https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-01-02.pdf d3cad4c0fa628338e96c6e7a314d4e04 PDF Text Text d with big! ns, misses .. i . ,..' a ■-■-■ ■■ Pages 12-13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 VOLUME 161, No. 1 B ANNER price Thursday, January?, 2014 ==: 75e Crime and compassion among top stories of 2013 Each year, members of the Banner's edito­ rial and news staff review the headlines and cast their votes for the “top 10" stories of the year. The initial list of headlines, culled from the hundreds generated over the course of the year, numbered well over 50; but when the votes were tallied, 10 stood out as having gen­ erated the most interest in the community and having the most impact in 2013 and possibly beyond. (Staff members agreed that had the voting not occurred before the Christmas 2013 ice storm, it would have made this year’s list, likely near the top.) /. Fracking forums raise issues in county In a repeat of the top story of 2012, hori­ zontal hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as "fracking" again topped the list this year. Three major public meetings were held during the course of the year. The first was organized by Michigan Ban Fracking and held in Yankee Springs Township Hall; the meeting room was filled to capacity as over 150 people gathered to hear arguments from both sides. A major figure in the discussion, environmental attorney James Olson, who argues cases primarily for groups opposed to. the Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality. During another meeting, held in Orangeville Township Hall. Supervisor Thomas Rook made it clear that he regarded the meeting sponsored by the township as an educational opportunity This panel included Hal Fitch, director. Office of Oil, Gas. and Minerals, in the DEQ; Olson representing environmental groups opposed to fracking. Three Group Cares teams work together to scrape, paint and fix loose shingles on this house at the corner of Lincoln Street and North Michigan Avenue. More than 400 teens and chaperones from seven states spent a week in July working on more than 70 homes in Hastings. The story of Group Cares and its impact on the city ranked third among the top 10 Banner stories of 2013. and Mary Ixssart representing Michigan Ban Fracking. The third major meeting on tracking was convened by State Rep. Mike Callton July 3I. at the Barry County Council on Aging This meeting included Bill Mitchell, a senior field geologist with the DEQ; James Clifts, an attorney and director of policy for the Michigan Environmental Council, and Jim Peters, operations manager for North Star Energy. Callton said it had taken him a long time and a lot of work to get a balanced panel. In Mel before the . .. ting started.. Calltcn found himself engagers in an argument with an angry member of Michigan Land Air Water Defense, who insisted their president, Steve Losher, should be part of the panel. Callton refused. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell conducted a hearing July 23 on a request from the DNR for a summary dis­ missal of a suit filed against the department by MLAWD. The complaint challenged the legality of the state’s leasing and permitting process. Represented by Olson, MLAWD argued that the state had a duty of public trust which the leasing process violated. The state, represented by Assistant Attorney General Dan Bock, responded that the suit was based on hypothetical events and was premature. McDowell agreed Aug. I that the suit was premature; in the language of lawyers, she agreed the issue was "not ripe." She said the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled the duty of public trust applied only to waterways, not land and the legal standard of injury or immi­ nent injury had not been met. McDowell left an opening for further review when she wrote, "A lease granted in any other category than ‘nondevclopmental’ could arguably pose a risk of actual or imminent harm subject to the language of the [Michigan Environmental Protection Act] and creating an issue ripe for review by the court." 2. Former Major League Baseball player convicted of six counts of CSC In second place was the Chad Curtis trial that started Aug. 12. The former Major League Baseball player was found guilty of six counts of criminal sexual conduct involv­ ing three luikcvvood High School female stu­ dents. Alter a week-long trial in Barry County Circuit Court, Curtis w as found guilty of the charges and was sentenced Oct 3 to seven to 15 years in prison for his crimes. Curtis had been a substitute teacher at Lakewood schools and weight room supervi­ sor at the high school. He was found guilty of caressing bare breasts and buttocks of the vic­ tims and digital penetration in a closed, secluded training room. Curtis did not testify at his trial, but spoke for nearly an hour pleading for leniency before Judge Amy McDowell issued his sen­ tence. He never admitted wrong-doing and his remarks prior to sentencing made at least two of the victims leave the courtroom in tears. The trial tore the Lakewood schools com­ munities apart with victims saying they had been shunned by former friends and class­ mates because they spoke out against Curtis. McDowell said in sentencing that the girls trusted Curtis and looked up to him as a pro­ fessional athlete, mentor and self-proclaimed devoted Christian man. The trial drew national attention because of Curtis’ former Major League status. He played 10 years on various baseball teams, including the Detroit Tigers in 1995 and 1996 and the New York Yankees from 1997 to 1999. He played in the World Series with the Yankees, hitting a home run in the third game. He is now at a prison in Adrian. 3. National mission trip organization helps Hastings homeowners Group Cares, a national faith-based organi­ zation, brought hundreds of teen and adult volunteers to Hastings, Sunday. July 22 through Saturday, July 27, to make a differ- See TOP STORIES, page 2 2013 brought many changes to Barry County landscape As far as public and commercial construc­ tion went in 2013, the year was one of many changes for Hastings. Downtown and in the outskirts, buildings were erected, demolished, replaced or expanded and a couple of busi­ nesses were relocated. Among the changes in 2014 were: Demolitions The Larry Poll Realty building at the cor­ ner of Cook Road and M-37/M-43, which had served as a home and later office was razed. The sexton’s house at Riverside Cemetery, the county’s largest burial ground, was removed. The Shell station at the comer of Michigan Avenue and Green Street, which has undergone many renovations over the decades, was removed. What was once a gas station and more recently served as a used auto lot at the comer of State Street and Broadway in Hastings, was tom down to make way for the new Walgreens store. And. although the clubhouse still stands at Riverbend, the golf course itself was convert­ ed back to farmland. New construction The spray plaza downtown next to the the­ ater made its debut late in the summer due to the hard work and creative financing of many people. The Holiday Inn Express hotel just west of the city limits was built and opened within 2013. The Waltcrs-Dimmick Shell at the comer of Green Street and Michigan Avenue now has a much larger building and lot, as well as more gas pumps. Expansion Mensch Manufacturing on M-37 south of town. Daval’s Used Furniture and Antiques east of the city on M-37/M-43; and construc­ tion of a new taxiway at the Hastings CityBarry County Airport, as well as repairs to the existing taxiways. Fillmore Equipment, the farm implement dealer on M-43 north of Hastings, began moving earth for a 21.000square-foot expansion that is expected to be completed in April. Relocations Tlie biggest relocation among businesses was the move by Ace Hardware from its sprawling location on State Street and the gar­ den store on Apple Street to the former Felpausch Food Center, which has sat vacant for five years. Hungry Howie’s also moved to South Jefferson Street from the plaza at (he comer of Slate Street and Broadway to make way for Walgreens. See CHANGES, page 7 A demolition crew uses a backhoe to tear down the former Joe Bush auto dealer­ ship *on the northwest corner of State Street and Broadway Tuesday morning. Demolition of the plaza behind the former gas station-turned-used-car dealership is also planned after the last tenant has vacated the building. Once demolition is com­ plete, construction is expected to begin on a new Walgreens store, which is anticipat­ ed to be open for business in 2014. {Banner Oct. 17) Delton superintendent valuing last year at Delton Kellogg schools By Constance Chccscniati Staff Writer they begin considering the process of finding a successor to retiring Superintendent Paul Blacken. Delton Kellogg school board members are reluctantly aware of how diffi­ cult it’s going to be to replace a community institution. “I began as the varsity boy's basketball coach in 1983 and taught business, physical education and health until I became the high school assistant principal in 1989," remi­ nisced Blacken last week. It’s been a long and enjoyable ride. Blacken has been a long-term presence in the Delton school system, with this year being his 31st with the district. His long resume of teaching and administrative experiences even included two years of moonlighting as the basketball coach al Kalamazoo College before taking his assistant principal's posi­ tion. He became the high school principal in 1991 and stayed in that position for 15 years before moving to the district’s central office as an assistant superintendent in 2fX)6. Four Kindness wins • years later. Blacken was named the district’s superintendent which now caps has career after announcing last month that he would be retiring with the completion of the current school year. . Back in the day. Blacken started as a col­ lege accounting major, hut quickly switched to and achieved his degree in business educa­ tion (a course no longer available), with minors in business administration and coach­ ing. "when (hey still gave out those degrees." Blacken worked in Comstock, Parchment, and Climax in Kalamazoo County prior to coming to Delton. Though his career has been dominated by administration positions, deep in his heart, Blacken will always value being a teacher, especially when he’s asked by young students to come read to them in class. Reading to students has been a privilege and pleasure," said Blacken. "The kids are so energizing, and I will miss ail the kids, every' one of them. My favorite part of this job is to have all the kids know who you are, and to See BLACKEN, page 11 Once a teacher, alWa he stops to pose with, '^che Robing ue Ke|| superlntendent Paul Blacken never lost his love for students. He: �Page 2 - Thursday. January 2. 20 bl -’fhe^Hast'ngs A?:ner TOP STORIES, continued from pa£e & NOTICF This is a “Weaporw School Za?W'; State Jaw establishes a “Wvnpc extends $,000 feet from the r ____ ____ Debates on the use and presence of guns continued in the months following a m shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut in late 2012. This sign was pos e Thornapple Kellogg High School. Bob Burghdoff 86. of Hastings, with help from his wife. Martha, created two violins, a case and a bow — all from wooden matchsticks. Here, he plays one of the violins at Independent Bank during Grand Rapids ArtPnze. where the items are on display (0anne?r oct. 3 ) Julie Ackels makes her way across one side of the tire wall obstac e Evans crosses on the other side during the second annual Dirty Dozen Mu the event debuted in late October 2012, organizers moved it to Sept. 15’ p cooler temperatures prevailed. The event raised $10,000 for the Pennock and Barry County United Way. (Banner Sept. 19) After • dation Even a pair of 10-ton wrecker winches strain as the Dodge Dakota pickup that went through the ice on Podunk Lake in January is recovered Sunday. (Banner July 11) ence by painting houses, repairing roofs, porches and decks and installing wheelchair ramps on approximately 70 homes as part of a uorkcamp program. Sunday afternoon, 408 teens and adult chaperones arrived from seven states — Ohio, Illinois. Minnesota, Missouri. Iowa, Pennsylvania and New York — in a motley assortment of church buses, vans and other mu/ii-passenger vehicles to set up camp in Hastings High School. From their base camp in the high school, volunteers were broken up into work teams of six — one adult and five teens — and each team was assigned to one of approximately 70 homes in Hastings in need of repair. “1 believe this will be life-changing for both the workers and the homeowners,” said Don Spachman, pastor of Hastings First United Methodist Church, who was instru­ mental in bringing Group Cares to Hastings. “One other thing I would like to say is that this workcamp is happening because of the wonderful cooperation of the Hastings Area Schools, the Barry Community Foundation. Barry County United Way, City of Hastings, Hastings First United Methodist Church and many other local churches ” Spachman received approval from the Hastings Board of Education Dec. 16 to allow Group Cares to use Hastings High School as its base camp when the mission program returns to Hastings in the summer of 2015. 4. County navigates troubled waters on swan issue Barry County commissioners stepped into an angry swan nest of opposition to a July 23 resolution to implement a mute swan-reduc­ tion program in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources over five years. “They’re feathered drones and there’s more evil than what you see,” citizen Rick Moore warned commissioners of the non-native species that DNR biologists blame for chas­ ing away wildlife, including the state’s native and favored trumpeter swan. The board's action included an opt-out option for townships not willing to participate by a two-thirds majority vote of a township’s governing board. Opposition came from a number of per­ spectives. including Barry County Humane Society President Mary Fisher, who defended the mute swan's reputation, and from local township officials who protested that the county action bypassed township residents and especially lakeside residents. When Fisher presented a letter to the board Aug. 27 from her cousin, retired Barry County Judge James Fisher, stating that the board resolution violated townships’ right to approsc the pro­ gram and also violated even the DNR’s own policy of requiring permission for a control program from every affected local unit of government — including townships — ruf­ fled feathers began to smooth. The board Oct. 8 unanimously approved rescinding the original July 23 resolution per­ haps in recognition that all but three of the county’s 16 townships hud voted to opt out. Though unanimous, the decision was still not satisfactory to some commissioners. "Many don’t want to control the population of an invasive species if it has fur, feathers or a face," said Joyce Snow, “but they’ll spend money to put chemicals in the water to kill invasive plants and weeds.” 5. Body imaging at jail exposes differing views Tape-delay options in the new technology allowing “live streaming” of county board meetings nearly became a necessity in October when County Sheriff Dar Leaf and _ UndersherifF Bob Baker presented a request for funds to purchase a full body X-ray airport body scanner for use with the county jail’s inmate population. “The maker of the machine has stated that it cannot eliminate almost all-nude photo­ graphs," said County Vice Chair Ben Geiger, citing an invasion of privacy that he wasn’t sure the county should encourage. Baker’s reply that “we’re talking inmates" as a justification for that possible privacy invasion, kicked off a storm of community protest, even though Leaf and Baker pointed out the value of obtaining a piece of equip­ ment with a market value of $160,000 for $7,500 from the federal Transportation Security Administration, which was eliminat­ ing its use of the Rapiscan Secure 1000. Pressured by a deadline to commit to the purchase by Oct. 11, commissioners were informed that that date represented only a time by which potential purchasers be entered on a “preferred list.” Putting off a formal approval decision to its Nov. 5 meeting, the board did not address the issue on that date and removed discussion of the issue from its Nov. 14 meeting at the request of Leaf. “I’m not sure when it will be back on the agenda.” said Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg. 6. Remote attendance of elected county officials debated Privacy issues got personal in November when County Commissioner Jim DeYoung proposed that board bylaws be amended to Local historian Mike Snyder gives a tour of the cemetery to Hastings resident Karen Morgan Saturday. April 20. The tour, cleanup and a public forum were among events that educated the public before a millage election that successfully turned ownership of the 141-year-old cemetery over to the City of Hastings. (Banner April 25) allow members to attend meetings by telecon­ ference when not able to attend in person. DeYoung cited the use of remote meeting attendance in other fields, such as medicine, but was quickly called out by Commission Chair Craig Stolsonburg. “Let’s be real.” Stolsonburg challenged DeYoung. “You want to leave for three months, but you still want to participate for those three months. That takes away from the spirit of being an elected official.” DeYoung maintained throughout that his efforts were designed to provide a more effi­ cient and representative governing body, but immediately chastised Stolsonburg for identi­ fying the three months that he planned to be absent and his home would be empty. The brouhaha provoked wide discussion, includ­ ing that of two township supervisors who addressed the board Nov. 12. “The whole idea stinks,” said Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr. “You were elected to be here, and this smacks of every ­ thing people arc complaining about with their state and federal government representatives — that we re not caring or never are around. Continued next page Nearly 3,000 bikers take part in the Barry-Robaiux Saturday, March 23, when the start and finish of the fifth annual bicycle race was relocated to downtown Hastings One racer, a 38-year-old man from Hudsonville, collapsed due to a previously undi­ agnosed heart condition. He was clinically dead, but was fortunate to be ridinq in front of a doctor, two first responders and a physician’s assistant, who used CPR to kenn the man alive until an ambulance arrived. (Banner March 28) P Hastings High School student Ethan Haywood speaks u;„Qn FFA during an interview about the agri-sclence fair to Lansina’s Pbkehalf of ^3- at the state convention in early March. Haywood also was namef!?™0’ 10 Standing junior, was the state winner in the degree ceremony, took th* ♦ stat^ S ence fair's plant division and then went on to represent M>rw °P prize or petition in October, where he placed second in The nal^^ lhe project. (Banner March 14) his three-yea nnri-sci3 mm- iviemu ruiuroi, lYiuuneii Matter (hiddonl Pihnn m wum iett) Jackin u the first Children to piay m theUmar Barlow are aST’ Thursday. Aug. 15. (Banner Aug. 22) ,he new Hastings Spray pi^a �Pie Hasbnq*? Banner — Thursday, January 2. 2014 — Pago 3 The parking lol and deck at Bliss Riverfront Park in Hastings see little in the way of visitors, Saturday morning except perhaps of the aquatic type. (Banner April 25) From previous page I think it’s a hairball idea, and you should put it with the swans." Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown suggested the idea was even a breach in the use of taxpayer funds by commission­ ers who, in salary and benefits, earn nearly $20,000 per year for their county service. Brown suggested that the idea was "a million miles" from the real issue of “the lack of tax­ payer representation for three months while a commissioner is on a vacation financed by taxpayer funds. DeYoung proposed Nov. 19 that the board withdraw the subject from further discussion, but not without retort, blaming the opposition to his proposal on “dinosaurs and nay-saycrs.” “Beware, fellow commissioners," warned DeYoung, “w*e let bullies push us around and tell us who we are and what we should do." 7. Connecticut school shooting sparks local gun debates Coming in al seventh in the survey was the renewed gun debate that grew after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in tie ah'd adult* were killed in Dec’emFcF^T^.” 1 Local school-districts were forced to increase security measures, but many vowed they did not want armed officers in the hall­ ways. At Thomapple Kellogg schools, signs were put up to show the building as weaponsfrec zones and additional security measures taken to lock all doors and require visitors to be buzzed in by the offices. K Sheriff Leaf proposed using reserve offi­ cers as an option to bolster school safety, but was met with disinterest. Barry Tow nship Police Chief Victor Pierce pitched the idea to Delton Kellogg Superintendent Paul Blacken. Blacken said Pierce has been providing trained and in-uni­ form reserves almost daily to drive through parking lots and walk through buildings since the first of the year. “We very much appreciate it, and they do not charge us." said Blacken. Delton Kellogg also provides an office in an empty classroom in the elementary school for police officers to do paperwork, which Blacken said, adds more police presence. Four members of the Hastings Ministerial Association wrote a letter asking Hastings Area School Board of Education and admin­ istrators to reject a proposal from Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf to put armed reserve officers in area schools. When asked about the legal implications of teachers being reserve officers in the schools. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell said it would become a slipperyslope if schools allowed teachers and staff members to also act as reserve police officers. Members of the Middleville Village Council discussed a weapons ban in the vil­ lage. But many Middleville residents came out to speak against any type of weapons ban that they felt would lake away their rights. The council voted 5-10-2 against the ban. 8. {Tied} New hotel opens and Bradford White expands Tying for eighth place in the top 10 is the construction and opening of Holiday Inn Express in Rutland Charter Township and the expansion of the Bradford White Corporation in Middleville. The Rutland Charter Township board unan­ imously approved a resolution Jan, 9 creating a special assessment district for the hotel. The resolution stated that the township would finance public utility infrastructure improve­ ments for the construction of water and sewer lines to the hotel. The infrastructure project was estimated to co-»t $224,500, In accordance with the special assessment district. Hastings Lodging LLC agreed to pay the township back over five years in five equal annual payments, including an accrued interest rate ol 4 percent. Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Jim Carr said he would continue to work on joint planning and urban services to ensure a smooth transition and seamless zoning between the City ol Hastings, Rutland and other townships. Weather during the summer of 2013 was just about perfect. Rains were regular, sun was plentiful, and with the exception of one week in July, temperatures were not extraordinarily high Conditions resulted in a bumper crop of just about every fruit, vegetable and grain grown in this area, from apples to zucchims. This photo of local corn and wheat fields ran in the July 7 Banner. . The 147-foot single-span bridge built over High Bank Creek over the summer is the longest legally allowed on county roads. The bridge also rises 27jbet above the sur­ face of the.creek. State.funding was used tor.part of the S1.7 milinn project. (Banner Sept. 5) Having just finished their performance, the nearly 150 Mounties from Jackson Northwest High School wait for the next band to play during the Oct. 5 Hastings Marching Band Invitational. More than 2,000 musicians from 24 bands performed at the event that drew an additional 3,000 spectators to Hastings. (Banner Oct. 10) This view shows the steep pitch of the hill on Lawrence Road descending down to High Bank Creek and back up again. After a new bridge is installed in a $1.7 million project, the road will be 27 feet above the creek. (Banner June 20 ) However, after discussions with the devel­ of residential, commercial and industrial oper, Carr brought a new proposal to a special products for water heating, space heating, board meeting Jan. 22. The board agreed to combination heating and storage applications. 10. County establishes sobriety court offer the developer a new financing plan that would spread payments out for 10 more years. Rounding out the top 10 headline stories Carr proposed to offer 10 years at 4 percent, for the year is the development of the Barry and anything after 10 years would accrue an 8 County Sobriety Court. District Court Judge Mike Schipper started percent rate on a special assessment of 15 years. the program, much like the adult drug court “I think we are still doing what we wanted program, as a means of finding alternatives to do from the beginning, and that’s to get the for people with alcohol charges. hotel here,’’ said Carr. Schipper said he knows all too well that Tlte three-story, 62-room hotel on M-37 many of the men and women who enter his just west of the Hastings city limits, started courtroom are in trouble because of issues accepting bookings in October. with alcohol. "It’s been a long process,” said owner Mike “Al least 70 percent of a]| domestic vio­ Moyle. “It’s been almost seven years to final­ lence cases are related to alcohol, and 50 per­ ly see the results of our efforts to build a hotel cent of assault and disorderly conjucl cases in Hastings.” involve alcohol. H’s by far the biggest prob­ Moyle, who lives in Belmont, worked with lem vve see," said Schipper. Alcohol is one of the major contributing city and township officials to clear the way for the new hotel to be built. factors in many crimes, including the obvious "The Hastings City officials and Rutland offenses of drunk driving and minors in pos­ Township officials have been very- coopera­ session of alcohol, but also one of the major tive,” he said. “Both boards needed to have factors in sex ofienses, domestic violence, the vision to see this happen. Indeed, this assault crimes, home mvasiOns< ||lc^ crimcs wouldn’t have happened without their sup­ and disorderly conduct crimes, according to port.” Schipper. The sobriety court1Q ||)c adi||t Also in the tie for the eighth spot was the expansion of Barry County’s largest employ­ drag court and Swift and Sure Sanctjo|ls pr„. er, Bradford White in Middleville. grams that have proven successful. With a Bradford While purchased the former $60,000 S7n,.fn’!" lhe program Geukes Market property for continued expan­ started in Participants work­ sion of its facility on Grand Rapids Street in ing through a thrix-phase 1(| ( > ,4 month Middleville. program. Program participants adnij| More than l.4(X) employees work three shifts al the company that produces a full line but said they arc thankful fo[ to make lifestyle changes and get help with their alcohol problems. Schipper said the program is designed to be lough and is definitely not for every one. "It’s basically probation on steroids. It’s not easy. We expect them to be honest, and we expect progress even if they are imperfect.” said Schipper. Other headlines that finished near the top included the story of local women telling of their experience at Boston Marathon, as well as the Hastings High School band trip to Boston being rerouted; approval of a millage by Hastings residents that transferred owner­ ship of Riverside Cemetery to the city; coun­ ty-wide recycling; loss of the Cheescbrough rake factory' in Freeport due to a fire; chal­ lenges faced by Thomapple Manor when it tried to open its Cottages; a state-approved deal that gave Pennock Hospital S5 million in exchange for 39 unused bed licenses; and Barry County being on the lists of disaster counties after /Xpril rains caused flooding. 118 N. Michigan, Hastings (across from City Hail) 269-948-0118 ' Hours' Mon.-Fd. 10-7; Sat. 10-5 Call ahead if extended hours are necessary Like us on lacebook lacebook.conVThoHastingsHangef �Pag? 4 - Thursday, January 2. 2014 - The Hastings Banner Did you SCC? Most Americans looking new year as a relief from fast on Ice showers and sunshine Perhaps the question should be ‘Did you hear’ the cacophony of sounds created Friday as the ice began melting? As it dripped or broke apart and bounced of the layers of branches below, the melting ice created noisy showers that carried on all afternoon. Full sunshine added sparkles and colorful prisms. This photo of maple twigs was taken as the ice was beginning to melt and break apart. We're dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County, if you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. I35l N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058; or email newsWj-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Readers have helped Banner staff identify people and explain events based on old pho­ tos over the past two years. The "Do you know?".feature has been well-received. However, the pickings of (he photos have become quite slim. So, with a new year, we‘re going to start wnh a new angle. This feature will now include reprints of old pho­ tos, along with information from their orig­ inal clippings. Robert Gean Daniels wins Hastings contest Banner Jan. 7, 1947 Only six minutes of the year 1947 had passed when Barry' County received its newest, and according to her mother, its loveliest citizen, for at 0007 hours on Jan. 1, Miss Roberta Gean Daniels was born at Pennock Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Harl Daniels of Route 2. Hastings. The young lady who weighed in looking about as chub­ by as the traditional New Year Baby — at 7 aT 7 pounds, 12 ounces — won by almost three hours the 1947 Baby Contest sponsored by merchants of Hastings, and the young lady f) 1 ■ Newborn babies George Laurence Lovequist, bom on December 6, 2013 at 10:54 p.m. at Metro Health Hospital in Wyom-ing. to Maureen Osborne Lovequist and George C. Lovequist. Weighing 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and 18 3/4 inches long. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. Zacheus Ryan, bom al Pennock Hospital on December 18, 2013 at 8:14 a.m. to Jennifer and Ryan Winebrenner of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Lorena E., bom at Pennock Hospital on December 12. 2013 at 3:51 p.m. to Emanuel and Esther Herschbcrger of Bellevue. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 19 1/4 inches long. Alivla Joy, bom at Pennock Hospital on December 13. 2013 at 9:53 a m. to Andi Hayes of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. J a id tn Mathew Johnson, bom al Pennock Hospital on December 16, 2013 at 5:39 p.m. to Michael and Courtney Johnson of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Mystique Avery, bom at Pennock Hospital on December 17, 2013 at 2:17 p.m. to Kalisha and Ryan Fenner of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. rprernhih Alan Manford, bom at Pennock Hospital on December 17, 201.3 at 7:55 a.m. Io Angela and CJtad Metzger ol Hastings. What do you is entitled to receive a host of awards from her well-wishers in the City’s shopping dis­ trict. Marriage licenses Joshua Michael Gurd. Nashville and Alivia Marie Johncock, Nashville. Dennis James Steffes, Dorr and Patricia Sue Gardner. Hastings. • Steven Thomas Franson. Hastings and Donna Leeann Davis Bladenboro. NC James Robert Smith. Middleville and Lindsay Renac Banfill. Middleville. hiring will help «’ ,),c J il. .t omy. Bur .he numbers■<> ^ h or as more citizens come under the ne County, it uppers une£P'°£ ment will continue to decline as long as local companies continue to grow and C’lSo’dwhat can we do in Barry County to fuel growth in Ihe new year? My ideas stand on one principle and vital goal, c need to better prepare high school gradu­ ates and unemployed citizens for the hun­ dreds of area jobs left unfilled each month. ... . American author Wallace Wattles recently wrote that. “The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.” That is so much like the proverb so many of us have heard, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day, show him how to catch a fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” That’s truly the answer to so many of our economic problems. If wc can get our workforce ready for the workplace, it will solve many of the problems that weigh on the economy. For months now. the number of helpwanted ads printed in our publications continues to grow. But, when 1 talk to local company officials, they tell me it’s difficult to find enough good candidates for the all the jobs they have. With all the recent talk about raising the minimum wage, high health costs and the like, the only way we will experience a stronger robust economy in the future will come if we can put more people to work. What America lacks most is leadership. With both political parties at odds and with little or no chance to come to an ami­ cable resolution, our president has shown little ability to bring the parties together. I’m surprised that as a former.congress­ man; hd'htis'io little rapport with his for­ mer colleagues. That makes it even more difficult to get things done. So what’s the solution? Americans must speak out and let their leaders know that this is no time for big government programs. Americans must accept responsibility at every level, the kind of responsibility that President John F. Kennedy espoused when he said, “And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” That sounds like the quote from Wattles. Making the most of ourselves needs to be the policy for our success. When former presidential candidate Mitt Romney talked about the 47 percent who rely on the government for a way of life, he was right on. Romney’s difficulty after making that statement was that he didn’t have an acceptable explanation when the media questioned him and caught him off guard. At the time. Romney was looking at the problem as a businessman, not another politician offer­ ing another government program. Reducing the reliance on government programs is what it’s all about, putting more people to work so they become pro­ ductive, taxpaying citizens. It can happen, but it will take leader­ ship and the support of citizens from every political persuasion working together to build a better, stronger country for all of us. Can wc get it done in the new year' Probably not, but we can set the stage, create the road map and begin our journey to a more prosperous nation for everyone lo enjoy. All in 2014. think? Here’s your chance to lake part in an interactive public opinioil lx,n Vote on 1“«non posed each week by accessing our website, www.Hastin.ML J . Results will Ik- tabulated and reported along with a new question the follow; * nner,u ' ,u*«np week. Last week: State university presidents are asking for For "Ils week: a Sl(X) million increase. Enrollment is up 4 Will yoUf 2014 be a better percent and graduations 13 percent, sug­ year ,ha" 2013 was? gesting that more investment yields higher return. Would you redirect taxpayer funds to support this increase? Yes 19% Yes 81% No It appears that most Americans aren t singing “Happy Days arc Here Again after ending 2013 iced in with one of the nation’s worst storms in over 100 years. In fact, when asked by the Pew Research poll how they would rate all of 2013, most respondents felt it wasn’t a year to remember. In Barry County, I think ihe numbers would be much the same, but, in small communities like ours all over the coun­ try, local newspapers were filled in 2013 with great stories to cheer about. Wc covered the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express, the move of the Ace Hardware to the former Felpausch build­ ing and the debut of the newly remodeled Johnny’s Shell Station. In Middleville. Bradford White announced expansion and renovation plans, while the former Metaldyne plant was sold to a company with plans to hire in the coming months. In Like Odessa, Cargill announced a major $10.6 million expansion project that will increase local employment and, in Delton, the schools passed millages for badly needed building upgrades. We showcased the new spray plaza in down­ town Hastings, and the huge success of the Barry Roubaix Race along with the grand opening of the Cottages at Thomapple Manor. We also announced the completion of a major road repair on M-43/M-37 through Hastings, along with a number of bridge projects. So. locally, we had a lot to cheer about — it just seemed like what was going on through­ out the nation added to our personal frus­ trations. Americans said U.S. global power and prestige was in decline and support for U.S. global engagement was near an his­ toric low. Americans also indicated that the U.S. has plenty of problems of its own, and that it’s time to mind our own business internationally and pay more attention to our problems at home. For most Americans ready to say good­ bye to 2013, it comes after reflecting on problems brought on by the leadership in Washington, big corporations and too much government intrusion in their Jives. The budget fight, leading to a govern­ ment shutdown of the federal government in October, w-as also high on the list of important stories of the past year along with the bombing at the Boston Marathon which ignited the conversation over gun control once again. Researchers acknowledged that people are generally looking forward to the new year with more optimism but they’re con­ cerned with the instability in international markets, with growing jobless numbers and with the impact those things have had on their standard of living. However, when asked what concerns them most, large numbers told researchers that the No. 1 issue in the coming year would be implementation of the health care law and the impact it could have on them financially. In fact, as we look back on these years in the future, historians will most likely write that the Affordable Health Care Act did more harm to the job market and the overall economy than any issue since the Great Depression. By this time next year, most Americans will have felt the pain brought on by what I consid­ er to be faulty health care legislation. According to official estimates, over 5.6 million people have received policy can­ cellation notices from their insurance companies and. when the employer man­ date kicks in next year, experts warn it could grow to over 100 million. With numbers like these, the predictions of increasing costs and lost jobs could become a reality — with little or no hope for optimism. A recent national Associated Press poll states that “32 percent of respondents said 2013 was better than 2012, yet 46 percent said the two years were about the same while, in another poll. 49 percent thought their own situations would improve in the new year and only 14 percent anticipate it will be worse than last year.” As a nation, the public splits evenly on howr 2013 turned out for them, half saying it was better, while the other half fell it '-I No I INTERMEDIA PRESS RELEASE \ ?/''z.tCtcwf ■ I! you at* 1>M Of ■ tcxf-unly pH'sj | hep ng and then 01 !!* phXiS tfli to W c*“ •vringu to soj gr,. ■ audv er see vriw to gd me corrpieto GatCioutf s urxjao IntfcimtxM Press (IPR) wau dt •. qr..g with you in mmd michlgan.glstcloud.com Wishing you a happy new year, Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphic �Tn<? Hasfrngc Banner — Thurixlay, January 2 2014 — Page 5 Governor s defense of campaign finance is self-serving Th the cdil°r: . R 1 Kick Snyder rtccniiv • G(’V- a feroc of Mm? ”,Ucd « 'Ele­ ment m ^jChigan n||,?’n of thc legi’ v'in decli°n camp.Aj '"P more seercl ice storm should provide lessons in preparedness To the editor: _ 5 reccnl storm has shown how unprea* 'Vc arc for emergencies in Hastings. As « community, wc need to learn from this by i mg resources and shelter areas on both ch ^-C r'VCr and selt’nE UP neighborhood c CC k P°’nls lo gather information. Needs can then be passed to an established emer­ gency control point. The hardest thing for me in this past week has been the lack of human contact by which . t? ^formation and knowing that the only Red Cross shelter point was in Middleville, unavailable to me on risky roads. When Northeastern School lit up, it was hard to be patient as I sat here still in the dark and cold with warmth next door in an empty locked building. Rather than berate our lack of emergency preparedness, I would rather take this as a positive lesson so we can go for­ ward and correct the deficiencies noted. Sometimes, even the most people-oriented places need resources to endure. Know Your Legislators Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder. Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. ~ 77 line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Banner Devoted to the inlereats o/ Barry County since 1856 puutsnsdfy Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news<?j-adgraphics com • Advertising email; j-ads@choiceonemail.com President Frederic Jacobs Vice President • NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderiaan (Edtor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Edtor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Fa ver man Sandra Ponsetto ing the org‘>n,“,'°"* ^hind robol ca|(s 'n "unprecedented ^hsparency.” This ignores the fac • ny of thcse Of^anjza. tions adopt meaning css impirnlionaI names like "Americans for the American Way" that don’t reveal anything about their electoral Kenneth M. Komheiser. Plainwell State News Roundup The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. , • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. John Jacobs suspect tna 0,1 this issue is a desire <o"u,VC1^d,u> f^"’Sl,isoun fortune on his firS' in™ 8Wenw 10 ^"8 able to «P'1 । •in(hh'l>'l’<,,nB b-v olhcr port political speech is u limit on political speech. But the constitutional protect ion is for political speech, not secret campaign contri­ butions. That decision by the Supreme Court explicitly stated that disclosure of the contri­ butions to political ads supports democracy and it is appropriate for governments to require public knowledge of those footing the bills. Thiv is a quote from the “Rick for Michigan” 2010 campaign paper on govern­ ment ethics: “Michigan’s campaign finance system has glaring deficiencies that can be easily exploited to create an environment where a limited number of well-financed spe­ cial interests could easily dominate the finan­ cial landscape of political campaigns. Michigan needs to take deliberate steps to prevent a statewide culture of corruption from developing.” As I see it. the governor has just signed into law’ more opportunity for exploitation and corruption. Mary Odrzywolska Lawry Hastings (Write Us A Letter. The Hastings ment open. .. wJ ntabl« to the cili”n’ ,han 'hat." H • ”i Xpai«n -'^XTfin.15 * '"uc »X'a'X purposes. And this new law codifies the anonymity of those actually behind the robot calls. Secondly, he touted the benefits of increas­ ing campaign contribution limits so voters can "freely choose to voice their support with their hard-earned money,” This raised the cap on individual contributions to statewide office — such as the governor - from $3,4(X) to S6,800. How many local folks found that $3.4(X) of their "hard-earned ’ money wasn’t enough? The third and mint offensive of these defenses was his claim that we need to keep secret the names of donors to issuc-ad organ­ izations as a "shield against reprisal." The aroma of mendacity is strongest here. Nobody threatens the security of the wealthy or corpo­ rate donor to campaign ads in Michigan like they were freedom riders in the Deep South during the cjvil rights era. The primary threat in disclosure of the names of those who con­ tribute massive amounts of money to cam­ paigns is that the voters may be offended enough to vote for someone else. The Supreme Court’s Citizens United deci­ sion stated that limiting expenditures to sup­ • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Regional Red Cross responds to 749 disasters in 2013 as a historic site and creating a commission to ensure its maintenance and upkeep will give the treasured building the protection and preservation that it and future generations of Michiganders deserve.” Michigan’s Stale Capitol is one of fewer than 2,500 National Historic Landmarks rec­ ognized by the National Park Service. It is also listed on the State Register of Historic Places. Senate Bill 665, sponsored by state Sen. Roger Kahn, establishes the Michigan State Capitol Historic Site, which includes the Gapitol building, its grounds and parking lot, and the Michigan State Capitol Commission. It is now Public Act 240 of 2013. The six-member commission will be com­ prised of the secretary of the Senate; clerk of the House of Representatives; two individuals who have experience in operations, mainte­ nance, or restoration of historic structures jointly appointed by the clerk and secretary; one individual appointed by the governor; and one individual appointed by the governor In a year that had deadly tornadoes, fierce wildfires and destructive floods in many states, the American Red Cross of West Michigan responded to 749 disasters in the region and assisted more than 2,200 people between Jan. 1 and Dec. 30 in 2013. Tbe vast majority of those disasters were home fires. "This year, the Red Cross continued to serve the people of West Michigan through the dedicated work of its staff and volun­ teers." said Sam Tidwell, regional CEO of the American Red Cross of West Michigan. “2013 was a busy year, and we are so very thankful for everyone who supported our efforts to help those in need." Most recently, the Red Cross of West Michigan opened three shelters in order to provide a safe and warm place lo go after severe winter weather left thousands of peo­ ple without power About 50 Red Cross vol­ unteers worked the clock during the holidays to provide this service at no cost to * the public. \ The flooding in April brought hundreds of Red Cross volunteers together to open six shelters in four counties including Kent, Ottawa, Ionia and Newaygo. During this dis­ aster response, volunteers distributed more than 6,700 items to those affected by flooding and served around 1,000 meals and snacks. by Vonda VanTil Many Red Cross volunteers from West Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Michigan also assisted with disaster respons­ Another new year is just around the comer, es across the United States including the offering a new opportunity to improve your Oklahoma tornadoes, Colorado flood and life in any number of ways with a wise New wildfire and the Indiana tornado in Year’s resolution or two. (No doubt, for most November. of us the possibilities are endless.) One good For more on this year’s disasters, visit idea for many might be creating, or updating, www.redcross.org. a long-term financial plan. According to a 2013 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, the per­ centage of workers confident about having enough money for a comfortable retirement is essentially unchanged from the record lows observed in 2011. Only 13 percent are very confident of being able lo afford a comfort­ able retirement, while 28 percent are not at all confident. If you arc among those with lower finan­ Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed four bills cial confidence and you haven’t started to that establish the Michigan Capitol building save for retirement already, now is the time to and its grounds as a state historic site. begin — no matter what >our age. If retire­ "The future of Michigan’s 135-ycar-old ment is near, you'll want to jump into the fast Capitol building is as important as its storied lane right away. If you’re younger and retirepast,” Snyder said. "Designating the Capitol SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Resolve to create a better retirement financial plan in 2014 Michigan Capitol officially designated as historic site Chris Silverman Bonnie Rapp Subscription Rstn: $35 per year in Barry Counry $40 pw year In adjoining counted $45 pc; year elsewhere Shan Carney POSTMASTER Send aadneva changes to ConstanceCheeseman POBoxB Has’ ngj. Mi 49058-0202 Bonnie Mattson Second Ciass Postage Paid at Hastings. Mi 4905a Hastings DANNER Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! BHMLcsilto One Stop Shop (BP) ‘ . 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Experts agree that saving when you’re young will make a world of difference when the time comes to draw on your retirement savings. Don’t take our word for it. You can check out the numbers yourself. A great place to start figuring out how much you will need for retirement is to learn how much you could expect from Social Security. You can do that in minutes with Social Security’s online Retirement Estimator. The Retirement Estimator offers an instant and personalized estimate of your future Social Security retirement benefits based on your earnings record. Try it out at www.socialsecurity.gov/cstimator. Vonda VanTd is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda.vantiKis ssa.gov. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Clwrted ads accepted Monday through Friday, 800am. to5 00pm. Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker with expertise and experience in historic preservation. The commission will be charged with oper­ ating and managing the historic site; main­ taining and restoring the state capitol build­ ing: maintaining and improving the grounds of the historic site; appointing staff to manage the day-to-day operations; employing staff to cany out the commission’s responsibilities; contracting with any person for purposes of procuring goods or services to carry out the commission’s responsibilities; and making recommendations to the governor and legisla­ tive leadership regarding funding for the site. Senate Bill 666, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, trans­ fers governing authority of the Capitol build­ ing from the current Capitol Committee to the newly created commission. The former com­ mittee will remain as an advisory body mak­ ing non-binding recommendations to the new commission. It is PA 241. Visit legislaturc.michigan.gov for more information. Wekk’s Food Town The Store at Scuthshore �Page 6 — Thursday, January a, ppi. _ y? HaMingj —------------------------------- ■' Worship Together Maxine Ruth Lee G^ieveTSij)ryer ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... UFEGATE COMMUNITY GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 H. M-79 Highway. Noshxilk. Ml 4‘X)73. P.Mor Don Rovoe. (517) 852-*>228. Morning Celebration 9 am. At 10.34) a tn bellow*hip Time bcfo.c the serv­ ice Nur-crj. childrens ministr). youth group. uJuh small group miniiuy, lextcnhip training PLEASANT VIIW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 liuvy Ro.id. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Sen ice. 9:30 a m.; Sunday Schoo] II xm.: Sunday Evening Service 6 pm.; Bible Study & Pray er Time Wednesday night* 6.30 p m SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd. P.O Box 408, (comer o! Mifct Rd A: S M-43). Delton. Ml •t‘XR4e> PnUor Rorcr Cl.u pool. (517) 204-9390 Snr..! Wonhip Service 10:30 am. tn 11.30 im, Nuncry and Children * Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6 30 p in. t<» 7:30 p m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF THE nazarene 1716 North Broadtv ay. Rcvlimni Oyer. Pastor. Sunday Sclmol 9:45 a.n:. Morning Wonhip Service 1045 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.. Wcdnewl-iy Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose. Youth P&stor; Jo'h Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 915 a.m. Sunday School tor all ages. 10:30 am. Worship Service: 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 pm A Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m Wednc'day. Family Night 6 30 p.m. Awan.1, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for infor­ mation on MOPS. Children's Choir. Sports Ministries. WEIXOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 31K5 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wonhip Senicev Sunday, 9 45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10 45 a m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10.30 a.m. Youth activities, call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 INyweH Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269­ 948-2330 Pastor’s Home 269-945­ 4356 bjw 1633 ■< sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 xm; Worship Service 10.45 am.: Sunday Evening 6 p.m Wednesday 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dow bng. MI 49050, Rev. Ryan Wieland Sun­ day k • 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule • Adult Sunday School: 9 a in.. Worship Ac Children's Programs 10 a tn ) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer. Choir, Chimes, Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 am.-12 p nt.), e-mail office* ■ mci net or visit w w tt.countrychapclunic.org for inon.’ information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Sunroom Sunday Worship 9 15 a tn. OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd. Hastings. MI 49O5H Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time 10 am with nursery and ptrschool available SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (m Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion (he 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 j.m, Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Sv. Andrew & Matthias is Rt Rev. David T. Hustuick The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. church website t< Our http/Arax.toandrewmatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in commun­ ion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website; www.hopeum.org. Church Fax No : 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer. CHIRCH Ml E. Sure W.M> J7; ‘"J Pn« ‘ Phone: Webule. Sunday Worship am- Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH • Stn-mthunim: lumlies Thru Christ'' 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Associate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through nge 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. clave* for toddlers thru adult Coffee Fellowship 10.05 xm.-IO.2O a m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m.. age 4 thro 6(h grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 xm. and lunch at Wendy's. 11:30 ant 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9.30 u.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church Meeting at the Maple leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 a m.. 6 p.rrt: Wed. 6:30 p m Jesus Club for boy s & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.’* For information call 616-731­ 5194 . Linda Bclson. Office hours, Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 ant to 2 pn. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sund..y School; 10.45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m Sr. Hi &. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm. SonShlnc Prochool (ages 3 Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45: Sunday School 9:30. Jan. 5 • Men & 4) (September thru May), TYics., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, de Women AA 7.W p.m. Jan. 6 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 pm.. 12-2:30 pm: Tuesday 9 am Men's Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645, fax 269-945-2698 Pastor Amy Luckey, httpv/uvvw discovergracc.org Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Hope tor Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm • Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 ’ am Women's Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ followers who Glorify God. Strenyther. one another and ’Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 am.. Evening Worship 6 pan. Thursday : Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For infor­ mation about other ministries and FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jell Garri'on. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:00 xm. Adult and Youth Sunday School; IL1X) a.m. Contemporary Worvhip Service. Visit us online at wwwfirstchureh- hxstings org For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs' opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945­ 9217; or email pastorjimov cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED MET HODIST CHURCH M-79 East P.O. Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 xm. HlUSHNGS SET JdnJjf JvtentXcesti 1401 N. Broadway 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Hastings 945-2471 Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Ml ■ Ge",:va lsabc"Dr>crage «4. of Hastings passcd attay peacefully on December 23, 2013 at Thomapple Manor m Hastings. ' Geneva was h,ln| <)n Man;h 21, 1929 in av ”2’ thc daughter of Daniel 1-eroy and Alice Emma (Kauffman) Archer. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School. VU ,narT’etl Dryer Jr. on August 20, Geneva was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Daniel and Alice Archer; husband, John Dtycr Jr. (Oct. 18, 2007); mother-in-law and father-in-law. Pa and Hazel Dryer; and broth­ ers and sisters, Glcndon. Ivan. Keith. Wayne, Charlie. Tom. Jcnn> and Lorraine.. Geneva is survived by her children. Johnny (Susie) Dryer. Bonnie (Randy) Waite. Larry "Jim Dryer, ferry (Sue) Dryer and family, Willie Dryer and pau| Dryer, very special granddaughters, Danielle, Tammy, Brandy (Zack) and Terry Sue (Lucas) and family. John and Geneva made their home in Hastings where the) raised their family. She was a very caring and special mom and will be missed greatly. Respecting her wishes, a private family gathering was held al Girrbach Funeral Home. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. John F, Kowal GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Gtacv with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday. Jan. 5, 2014 • Sunday This information on worship senice is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: / 269-9fH.09(M) BOSLEY D«i0 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - John F. Kowal, age 89. of Hastings, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. John was bom on June 5, 1924 in Grand Rapids, the son of John B. and Hazel (Haley) Kowal. He attended Chappci School in Leighton Township. John honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1943 until 1946. He mar­ ried Virginia Hammons on September 13. 1970. John owned and operated K & K Used Cars in Grand Rapids until 1987. He was a member of the Hastings Baptist Church. John enjoyed gardening, traveling and working on cars. He was preceded in death by his parents. John and Hazel Kowal* brothers. Bernard Kowal, and Patrick Kowal; sister. Lorraine Hoffman; three grandchildren. Timothy Steeby. Rebecca Hammons and Kimberley Hammons. . John is survived by his wife. Virginia Kowal of Hastings; sons Michael Steeby of llast.ngs, pilt (An!|a of Missouri. Mike Kowal of Grand Rapids. Robert (Diane Kowal of Plainwell. Bi|| Kowal of Grand Rapids, Kevin (G|oria) Kowal of Grand Rapids dauglncrs, D()nna Blue of Hastings, (D^nkilAll) Bol,ho®c of Hastings. Kathy >? Gnnd S"S,n,"<; <>f flas,inSS’ Ja"e Crm?»d R.“P'd'- Jcan (David) Ramos of Grand Rapids, JWn <)f Grand Rapids; -I grandchildren and |6 greai-gnindchildren. I if-C r°nil! "’""'hufions may be ‘"a<fc 10 'T Lift Enrichment at Thomapple NLuior. .700 ^8 ‘Rd ||aslings. MI A memorial servi« win be held on Monday. January 6, 2014 al n . he Hirst BaP,isl Church, 309 [. \v a,m‘ Ul h n tuinE* MI 49058, with fidltw'a"n AW - nmvided by American l . ,'^|l<iry Honors, pn> . Arrangcnienis by^r-‘C i^^Funeral Home. visit our * (jirrbach 1 ‘ Xbachfu- CLOVERDALE. MI - Maxine Ruth Lee, LAKE ODESSA. Ml - Jerald "Ross” Krebs age 84, of Cloverdale, passed away December of rural Lake Odessa graduated from his life­ 22, 2013 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. long earthly home to his eternal heavenly Maxine was bom on July 31. 1929 in home on December 20. 2013 with his family Cloverdale, the daughter of Lyle F. and at his side. He was 87. Dorothy O. (Johncock) Kingsbury’. She gradu­ Ross was born at home in Sunfield ated from Delton High School in 1948. Township to Cecil and Anna (Doily) Krebs on Maxine retired from Hastings April 27, I926. He graduated from Woodland Manufacturing in 1988 after 40 years of serv­ High School in 194-I and in October. 1948. he ice. She then worked for Pennock Hospital for married his high school sweetheart. Dorothy Vamey. at the Woodland Methodist church. 18 years. Maxine was preceded in death by her par­ Ross spent his professional life in farming ents. Lyle and Dorothy Kingsbury, and sister, and the fanning industry - working as Ihe assistant manager of the Sunfield Elevator for Esther Reed (Kingsbury). Maxine is survived by her sons: Robert Lee many years, then as a grain warehouse inspecof Cloverdale. Larry Lee of Cloverdale, tor/auditor for the State of Michigan grandsons; Robert Willett of Hastings. Eric Department of Agriculture for 20 years. Lee of Battle Creek, Aaron Lee of Cloverdale, Lessons he learned at the Woodbury United Sean Lee of Lansing, sister. Joan (Gary) Brethren Church, where he was a member Rayner of Hastings, nephews: Randy (Dawn) from the time of his birth until it closed near­ ly 80 years later, carried our dear father and Reed and family of Cloverdale, Roger (Deb) grandfather through his life. He was a kind Reed and family of Lowell, and many others and Godly man who put faith, family and who’s lives were touched by Maxine. serving others first in his life. He leaves a Respecting Maxine’s wishes, cremation has legacy of love, a worthy example for all who taken place and no services are being held. knew him to follow and gave his family an Memorial contributions may be made to a inheritance that money could never buy. charity of one’s choice. In addition to Dorothy, his wife of 65 years. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, Ross is survived by his children. Sue (Joseph) please visit our website at www.girrbachfuGraybill of Grandville; Gary (Dona) Krebs of * neralhomc.net to sign the online guest book or Lake Odessa and Sandra (Gad) Weingart of to leave a memory or message for the family. Jerome. Other survivors include his five grandchildren. Winter and Hayden Krebs, Nate (Teresa) Graybill, Patience (Sam) Blevins Condellone and Micah (Jill) Graybill; and seven great-grandchildren: Caleb. Haven. Eden, Zion, Anna, Jessa and Joseph Graybill. Others left behind to mourn his loss arc his brother, Richard (Shirley) of Eaton Rapids; his dear sisters-in-law; Virginia Decker of Lake Odessa, Maty- Norris of Hastings. Jan Krebs of Muir and Cheri Krebs of East Lansing, many nieces and nephews, his loving cousin Jean Steward of Sunfield and many beloved friends. The family would also like to extend a spe­ cial thank vou to the caregivers who so ten­ derly and respectfully cared for Ross in his final months: Evelyn Cramer, Elaine Geiger and Rebecca Kelly. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 4. 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. 10005 Barnum Road. Woodland, lite family will greet visitors following the service at a recep­ tion in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts in Ross’ honor be given to the Woodland United Methodist Church. Heartland Hospice of Grand Rapids or Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 2 — Movie Memories enjoys "Kitty Foyle” with Ginger Rogers. 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 — no preschool.story time. Saturday, Jan. 4 — Dungeons and Dragons, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 7 — toddler story time enjoys tales about sledding. 10:30 a m.; youih chess, 4 to 5; chess club, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 — January Series pres­ ents journalist Isabel Wilkerson speaking about “The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration." noon to 1:30 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. message lor Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. David Wood, Jr.. December 2013. Fhey have three married daughters. Leah, Rachel and Hannah. They have six grandchil* dren, three boys and three girls. Happy 60th anniversary to Harry and Shirley Schultz JANUARY SPECIAL Z'c w 3 ; “1Han> ,i,nd Sh»^ SchuhZ 1O% Off address is 6180^ Vr"* hen a Middleville, MI 49.I33.X9<qltnCyV'llc M" Any In-Stock Used Auto Part ... nm, BWoto, engine^ TtanwUsxtoa-i A morel this Ad vdttu Ordtrtng neralhome.net t{1 al wK'‘l^lhei^ t book orr to leave a rneniuir^i ,he °nli' > Woods to celebrate 30th wedding anniversary 1 7703 K)ng»buty Rd. De.tcn, Ml 4904$ Phono 76^23-2775 gogoautODarts.cQm ! ’’ ' " �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January ?. 2014 - Page 7 continued from page bridge in 1 BETTER BARRY COUNTY by (Jerald Stein NORTH 4. 109 64 3 V: 8 5 WEST EAST 4: A K Q 5 4J852 4: Q V K7643 ♦: K J K) 9 6 2 ♦:A7 3 ’S expected toSht°?ncclec^ Charlton Park Road over the Thornapple River for 56 years have been removed, and the rep,ace^_^io be finished by November. (Banner Sept. 26) 4; 109 6 2 SOUTH: 4: A K 7 4 AQJ 10 ♦: Q 8 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both lead: North East 2V(1) Pass Pass South 1NT 34 (2) Pass West Pass Pass Puss < 11 Transfer to spades Super aecepi the transfer \ hen is losing a trick a winning proposition? Today’s hand from a recent online American ”n,r,lc’ Bridge League tournament had such a deal. Let’s take a look. 1 he bidding at the 18 tables was straightforward for the most pan. with most North/South pans using the Jacoby Transfer Convention arriving at a 44 contract. The very few pairs who opted to play jn 3NT soon found out that the diamonds in the East/West hands were a defi­ nite contract-killer. An opening lead from West of a diamond saw North/South down two tuck'* before they ever knew what had hit them. With 17 high card points in the South hand and nine high points in the North hand, it looked like an easy hand to claim early. This South declarer had use the “super accept" con­ vention ot one bid higher than necessary to invite to game in spades. With good spade honois and at the top of the no trump range, it appeared that 44 was a good contract. Diamonds posed a threat with two losers in each hand as well as a trump loser and a potential heart loser. Still. South was prepares for the opening lead and saw the 74 hit the table. From her expe­ rience. and looking at the solid clubs on the board and the four clubs in her hand. South guessed correctly that West had led a singleton club hoping for a ruff from partner East. South thanked her partner and set to work on the 44 contract. Winning in the dummy hand wiih the A4, South was prepared to draw trumps immediately. She played the 34 from dummy and won with the A4 in her hand with the Q4 falling from the East hand. That sug­ gested a 4-1 trump split, hardly a nice Christmas present. South played the K4 next and ver­ ified the .split as she had guessed. Putting West on lead would be a great part of her plan. South led the 74 from her hand, and West took the J4 for their first trick Back came the 9V. the top of a doubleton. and when West had to play the KV, third hand high. South was buck in control of the hand, winning the trick with the AV. The heart loser had disappeared, but there was still danger out there for South. •Leading a club would be disastrous with West and her last trump ready to pounce. West would then find the two diamond winners, one in the West hand and one in the East hand. Here is what die successful South declarer did. Playing the QV next. South saw all play to that tnck. South continued the heart suit with«lhe JV. West trumped the JV with the 84. Instead of overtrumping w ith a spade on the board. South chose to discard one of the loser diamonds. This was a key play as she made one of die two diamond losers go away. Stuck wilh'the lead. Wes! fed a .email diamond to the winning Af in the East hand. With no more diamond* in the dummy. East shifted back to a club, but it was too late as West had used up her last trump on the heart trick. South was able to claim the last four tricks with tw o good spade winners as well as the good club winners in the North and South hands. It also appears that had South overtrumped with a spade winner on the board, and lost the two dia­ mond losers, the outcome would have been the same, making the 44 contract. While a total of 18 tables were played, only three tables made the 44 contract. Those three South declarers essentially realized that the lead of the 74 was a singleton. Most of the 15 tables w hich failed to make the contract did so by leading a second club trying to get back to the board to draw the last outstanding trump. The opening lead was a marked lead without a doubt to the three who realized what West was doing. To the top three tables, scores of 620 were awarded to them and top places in the tournament. To those 15 who missed the signif­ icance of the opening lead without asking the question: "Why is West leading the 74?" bot­ tom scores were their just desserts Happy New Year 2014 to all bridge players in Barry County.’ Roof trusses are added this week to the Holiday Inn Express hotel, which will add substantially to the profile of the city on the west side of town. (Banner April 25) Restoration As part of the ongoing conversion of the former First Presbyterian Church in Hastings to the new home of the Barry Enrichment Center, the church's sanctuary was trans­ formed into the Dennison Performing Arts Center and a permanent home for the area's own drama troupe, the Thomapple Players. For 14 years, the Players raised the curtain in temporary homes throughout the area but, when they debuted in their new- home with the .musical “42nd Street" in April, even the new street address played to the crowd as the group "opened on Broadway.” Repairs The year 2012 saw the replacement of bridges in the city limits — the Michigan A major expansion at Mensch Manufacturing along M-37, just south of the city, will Avenue and Broadway bridges. This past year brought replacement of two county bridges become a strong indication of Hastings’ business vibrancy. (Banner April 25) The and additional repairs to highways within the county approved a 81.000-square-foot expansion that will allow the company to upgrade manufacturing lines by moving them to new buildings to be located on the north end of its property. (Banner Sept. 26) See CHANGES, pg. 11 (Gerald Stem, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teacher bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: htipddwlierbridgeinbarrvcotmtymichigan.blogspot.com) by Elaine (Jarlock Happy new year to all Banner readers. We survived 2013 with its dramatic exodus. The Banner and hdewood News carried a fine ,:rray of photos to show the effects of the huge ice storm. Tiiis writer has her own account. 1 wish 1 h^l counted the number of trucks with their •noutitfd “cherry pickers" seen between p.r. bland and Lake Odessa on Saturday. Only ., i, ^xnud were Consumers Energy trucks. j /. i si were owned by construction compa­ , ;■ r;d other entities, all on the same mis­ / ■ • o.pairing lines, cutting tree limbs and ., , . ‘ f pairing the damage from the ice. ■ ... . •.'.uh higher temperatures, much of . ... J.dlmg from the trees. The previ, . IJ c 22. we had seen in the z . .• p and Kalamazoo areas limbs . :>m not enough to Ik nd the . j did in Lake Odessa and . •, g ... npizoo. Asenuc had ice. ’ , . . iH>. thcic was none. I was . ;ih family members in _• ... on in law borrowed ■' .. /» -i.i hr* pl-‘ce °l employ­ ’ . ... i<un had borrowed) and ,,vrhcie he used it for i . I ‘,a Then he used it f . ;. •!, mu another furnace for two hours. This was repeated twice more dur­ ing the week. Another man on Brown Road spent his time going house to house running generators to keep the furnaces, sump pumps and refrigerators operating. One local home had a fire in the kitchen from a candle, but the residents were able to extinguish it without calling the fire department. A drive around town on the weekend showed mounds of brush along many streets. With huge limbs down, the resulting debris was massive. One home on North Fourth avenue lost its furnace, television and com­ puter from the power surge at the end of the blackout. We heard about a supermarket with melted ice cream on the floors resulting from the power outage on its freezers. What a lot of food loss. Contents of refrigerators had to be tossed, but many of the freezers, especially diose in outer rooms or garages, remained safe because the outside temperature was below freezing. The congregation at Central United Methodist Church Sunday was treated to a spectacular choir anthem, a version of Kum Ba Yah. an African carol highlighted by a solo part by Tom Reiser and percussion accomm niment by Jackie Cunningham, Julie and Sydney Klynstra and George McNeill with Patricia Werdon on piano. The week's early heat doesn't stop asphalt pavers at the Hastings City-Barry County Airport where construction of a new taxi­ way and improvements to existino taxiways are underway. The work is all part of an ongoing S2 million grant, 90 percent of which is funded by the federal qovernment and 5 percent each from the state and from Hastings Airport funds. The new taxiway will pro­ vide badly needed hangar space, including bigger box hangars that can accommodate larger aircraft such as bigger turbines or smaller jets. Expected completion date is Aug. 10. (Banner July 25) “ NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Bairy_CQii nty^>ramy njty_Jl£nfaLJl Live DJ • Drink Specials • Contests • Prizes EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Doors open 9:30 pm . Sessjon begjns at 10:30 pm Five regular games wjtb $100 (ash pfizc each round Board (Partial term that ends 3/31/16) Central Dispatch.Adminbtr^b^JBflAPL Citizen al Large: Applicants cannot be affiliated with any organization already invoiced with Barry County Central Dispatch. Applicants must be a resident of Barry County. A letter of intent along with some background information and the willingness to commit to this position must be sent along with the application. Community Corrections Advisory Board (1 position rep­ resenting Communications Media) GET YOUR Won- FIREKEEPERS CA.VwU -«°”1 ^toMtMlI tnWMI(hlglnAve„ue I MdeC-AMtOOM . | h 4 SC ’- 3/77 | rifeKetpcisCasinoHotri coin J change Ma;, ageine.nt ____ Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rJ floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. Slate St.. Hastings; or www.barrvcountvord: and must be returned no Inter than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8,2014. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. �P89fi8'-^.^2.2OM_T . r1Sjnqs Banner WSALNOTICES Financial FOCUS ING^^COLOLECOSU'e Sal° Notice Of Mortgage Forrr?nHArrEMpT* THIS FIRM IS A O^T COLLI*C™^ATlON THE NUMBL^SBeE«NTACT OUR PUR. ^-R^£D°-flREINACTOE rescinded by the q. * V*la SQ,Q maY be event. yOUr dalnXs^9 mortqa9°e- >n Rolefy to thn 9 S’lha b° ”m,t’ or'red at sn|p ° b,d nmount ton­ us ,nlerost - made in to0mortgage condibons 0.salp a JlL?;>ap efau,t has been F'nmo and Mendeth A r 9° madp by Thomas D eng mat mortgagor is) tJ S"'0, Husband and Wife. Funding Cornont. nJ F,aancta’ Freedom Sen or Brothers 0an^ FSR ’ a bubs-d.ary of Lehman 19. 2004. and hSd 1 fl9°90’-- da5od F^™ry instrument 11217X» on March 16- 2004 ,n 2004 in instrunS '??!Recorded on April 23. mesne v, 1126307, and assigned by o^gneo a?T"'5 '°. 0noWos’ Bank. FSB as county recoro^T/!1 by °n assi9nrnonl- in there is claimed m t h'9an’on wh1Ch mortgage sum Of Ono Li 0 duo af ,ho da‘° hereof the Hundred TVmnped Fl,tOen Thousand Tw0 (5115^225 59^ h C and 59'100 Dollars qeqo and’th pa.zor Q' sal° contained in sa d mort­ Sided nm.i.e ” 8uch ™da ^d pro­ be forerkMtoHtbOrCby Q:Vcn Ihnl Mid m°rt9a9a will or '•om^ 0SCd by a ba!e °! ,h0 mortgaged premises, of bo'd P ° lhem' a! Public vendue, at tho place 1 on pm C'fCU:t COurl w,th,n B:irrY County, at 1 00 PM, on January .30. 2014. a-rC rf T;S are slua!od m City ol Hastings, E-ic7i o M,ch’93n« and hrv described as: The Lo! 27 of w*st Gun Lake Resort Plat. axor^ng to the recorded plat thereof as recorded • i ber 1 cf pia’s on page 70. described as; Beg..mng at tno Northeast corner of Lot 27 for be9,nn,n9. thence West 120 feet along the ?2,ne ° Lot 271 thence South 152.5 feet to the i \in° ° L°' 27: toence East along the South e?. h hCnC° No,’heasterly 104 feet along the Sout.ieasiorty ime of Lot 27; thence North 65 feet 'O 9 tho East 1 no of Lot 27 to the place of beginnmg. u tw redempl:on period shall bo 6 months from tne date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho rodcmpt.on period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3270 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 2, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File tf433660F01 (01-02)(01-23) 77582864 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Donald Cordray, a married man and Lori Anne Cordray, his wJe, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2004, and recorded on January 27, 2004 in instrument 1121339, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an ass:gnmont, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is cla-med to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Two and 19/100 Dollars (S119.242.19). Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM, on January 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land In the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 ol Section 26, Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of High Bank Creek Bridge; thence North 479 feet to the true place of beginning: thence North 345.00 feet, thence East 200.00 feet: thence South 345.00 feet; thence West 200.00 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to an easement for ingress and egress by others over the North 24 feet of the North 24 feet, together with an easement for ingress and egress 24 feet v/.de from the above parcel to Bird Road over the following property: the North 24 feet 0 the South 824 feet of the West 1/2 0. the Southeast1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North Range 8 West, excepting therefrom that_Part of ho Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sa d^Secbon lying South and East of H-gh Bank Creek. Also “'“frXpkon period shall * Iho dale of such sale. 600.3241a. in doned in accordance with M which case the redemption period shall De uu u y from the date of such sale. s£jIo undor If the property is sold at orec o igG1 Chapter 32 of ,he Revised Ju • alow(jr win be hold pursuant to MCL 600.3278Th thQ pfopefty at responsiole tothe person whoby^ mortgage the mortgage force osuro sa ° ty during tho holder for damaging the propony redemption period. Dated: December 19, 20i J For more information, please can. FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern ^ynSlg334.5422 Farmingion Hills. Michiga File 04325O6FO1 (12-19X01-09) 775876^ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN^ pUR, WE OBTAIN WILL BE lJSF° F?£ Je^CE AT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT’ OUFI OEE1~CT|VE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE military DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This m ‘ rescinded by the foreclosing m *9^ that event, your damages. If any. (tcn. ed solely to the return of the bld amou dcred nt sale, plus ,n,er®sl- _,.d0 ln MORTGAGE SALE • Default has D. Iho conditions o» a mortgage made by . Qnd Swainston and Karen D Swamston. H u Wife. onq;nai mortgagor(s). to «« 0'06.1 Company, LLC. Mortgagee, dated May 1 - n’ and recorded on May 19, 2004 • ‘ (0 1127847, and assigned by said Lortg. 9 Deutsche Bank Nal onal Trust Comp- Y Trustee, on behalf of the registered hoWc 0 GSAMP Trust 2004-AR2. Mortgage Pass'T'1c°._9c. Certificates. Series 2004-AR2 as assignee os doc ' umented by an ass-gnment. In 0ar^ |S records. Michigan, on which mortgage fO * claimed to bo duo at the data hereof tho sum olO Hundred Filty-Throe Thousand Seven Hundred b and 73>100 Dollars (S153.706 73). Under the power of sale contained in said mort gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wi be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 9. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as- A Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as follows: Beginning al a point on the East line of said Section 18, distant South 991.82 feet from the Northeast comer of said Section 18: thence South 328 2 feet more or less along the East Imo of Section 18, to the North 1/8 line of said Section 18: thence Westerly 238 feet along said 1/8 line; thence North 328 2 feet more or less parallel With the East Ime of Section 18; thence East 238 feet at a right angle, to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys Iho property at tho mortgage foreclosure saio or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated. December 12. 2013 For more information, pleaso call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hv/y Ste 200 Farmington HiHs. Michigan 4833-1-5422 File <'084843F03 (12-12)(01-02) 77562319 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KASEY C. FLETCHER and CHANDRAE. FLETCH­ ER. HUSBAND AND WIFE. Io BANK OF AMERICA. N.A., Mortgagee, dated July 11.2009, and recorded on October 22, 2009, in Document No 200910220010389. and assigned by said mort­ gagee to FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, as assigned. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho dale hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Sixty-Five Cents (S124,845.65). including interest al 5.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part ol them, at public venduo, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 9. 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County. Michigan and are described as; PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 6. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 349.81 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 460.0 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 6; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST 349.81 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MIN­ UTES 00 SECONDS EAST 460.00 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING DESCRIPTION OF 66 FOOT WIDE EASE­ MENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS AND UTILITIES; PART OF THE NV/ FRACTIONAL 1 / 4 ; SECTION 6, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 349.81 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 6; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 33 00 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 6 TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF 108TH STREET AND THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 427.00 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE; THENCE NORTH 69 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST 66 00 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 427 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST 66.00 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Thu redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure salt) under Chapter 600 of tho Michigan Compiled Laws, undor MCL 600 3278, tho borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys tho prop­ erty at Hie mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortnano holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORT­ GAGE ASSOCIATION Mortgiiguo/Assigneo Schneiderman & Sherman, PC. 23938 Research Orivo Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 LBPS'003366 FNMA (12-12)(O1 -02) 775823a i Fllr^shed by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Financial resolutions for the new year About 45% of Am,.,.. • xNew ’ . Year s resolution.mtrK-ans usually make and disability insurance in place, pin it on your Io Do" list for 2014. 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So there’s no going into the new ycar -plc |0WCr your need to stress yourself over the short-term monthly debt payments, the more money movements that show up in your investment you’ll have to invest for retirement, college statements. for your children (or grandchildren) and other Do whatever you can to turn these New important objectives. Year’s resolutions into realities. Your efforts • Build your emergency fund. Work on could pay off well beyond 2014. building an "emergency fund" containing six 7 his article was written by Edward Jones to 12 months’ w orth of living expenses, with for use by your local Edward Jones Financial the money held in a liquid account that offers Advisor. If you have any questions, contact a high degree of preservation of principal. Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. Without such a fund, you might be forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for emergencies, such as a new furnace, a major car repair, and so on. 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She has remained active jn promoting those areas since leaving ihe White House. So it was fitting when U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recently addressed die Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy in Atlanta. Sebelius announced new federal rules that will beef Up the 2008 mental health equity law. Back in 2008. Presidc|11 Georgc W. Bush s'51cd. thc Health Parity and Addiction' Equity j\ct basic notion behind that law is thai jliclors - and insur­ ance companies - should treat mental ill­ ness as they do physical illness. In other rXn'" St0“ldn’' "latter whether you have sion he °r have falle" '"IO dCpreS' What's new abt,ut a |aw signed in 2008. on"the'b^k'kr? Allhou8h the laW enforced^ f ’ "'l>i'c'il has rarely nliedPXn<r' lh,: law not been C°n';adhered n -5"n,pa"i« have only SOrt lieb^ n"’. Said Dr. Jeffrey Mebcnnan. P ySeA hcatl ,hc An’T,I the hw h \n ."*ia,i<>n. and he spoke about The new . |lCrv’ew with CNN. require priva? Sebe,ids a»“°unCC,d W‘ Wnunt ch *'’■”U"rs 10 '”akc Sinabrr mental health. That could have real impact. • Sebelius pointed out that twice as many Americans die from suicide as from homi­ cides. And, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 25 percent of Americans experience a diagnosable mental disorder each year. The 2008 law. "combined with the Affordable Care Act, will expand and pro­ tect behavioral health benefits for more than 62 million Americans,” Sebelius said, as reported by CNN. But it’s certainly not all peaches and cream for people suffering from mental ill­ ness. • "The not-so-good news is, you are eligi­ ble for treatment now, but often the services arc not available.” said Carolyn Reinarch Wolf, a lawyer whose specialty is cases related to menial illness. According to the American Psychiatric Association, there are not enough psychia­ trists in the nation to treat the people already seeking treatment. To be sure, medical research into mental health maladies is ongoing, but the number of medical stu­ dents choosing loxspecialize in psychiatry has been going down. And most psychia­ trists are age 55 or older, with many soon to retire. Bit by bit, the stigma associated with psy­ chiatric maladies is lessening, and research is leading to more and belter treatments. Al least from where I stand, leaders like Rosalynn Carter desene credit tor working throughout their lives to help make such progress possible. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington Stale University. schools for the first time rose significantly above 50 percent during the 2012-13 school year, according to the most recent survey taken by the Michigan High School Athletic Association of its member institutions. Use of fees had held steady ,11 just above 50 percent over the last two school years, 2010­ 11 and 2011-12. But (he most recently com­ pleted survey indicated that of 450 member schools participating, 249 schools - 55.3 per­ cent - charged participation fees during the 2012-13 school year. There were 758 senior high schools in the MHSAA membership in 2012-13 - the sur­ vey generated a response rate of 59 percent. This was the ninth survey of schools since the 2003-04 school year, when members reported that fees were being charged in 24 percent of schools. The largest surge of charging fees in 2012­ 13 came at Class B schools, with 61 percent reporting fees after 54 percent reported using them in 2011-12. Class A schools saw a five percent jump to 71 percent. Class C saw a three percent rise to 49, and Class D schools saw a slight increase to 37 percent assessing fees. Charging a standardized per-leam fee for each on which a student participates remains the most popular method among schools that assess fees - although those doing so in that way dropped to 36 percent, a decrease of more than five percent. The median fee among those schools was $65, a decrease of $10 from the previous year. Building on a trend that emerged during the 2011-12 survey, the use of fees incurred by students who paid once for an entire year of participation increased again to 29 percent of schools that charge. Families as a whole are facing higher fees as well; although an increasing number of schools are setting a maximum fee a family can be assessed, the amount of that fee increased in 2012-13 to a median of $300. The survey for 2012-13 and surveys from previous years can be found on the MHSAA website. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 2 2014 - Pane 9 fl look back at the stories D1/+.++::-D In the Hastings Banner turning BflGK THE PAGES < The Thornapple, a river for all seasons In the summer, youths were drawn to the cooling waters of the Thornapple River. Here, a plunge into clear water is caught by the camera in this 1920s photo, while envious young admirers look on. Another swimmer scales the skeletal iron-work of Nashville’s 1899 river bridge to reach the diving perch where only the bravest dared venture. A site below the dam, near the old Riverside ball park, was another favorite swimming hole of early Nashville youths. This Memories of the Past article by the late Susan Hinckley was published in the Maple Valley News July 26. 1983. Hinckley noted that some portions of the article first appeared as a Memories of the Past pub­ lished Aug. 8. 1979. The Thornapple River played a vital role in the development of not only Hastings. but also Middleville, Irving, Ada and, as reported below, Nashville. As it flows through Nashville, the ITiomapple has truly been a river for all sea­ sons. Trappers, fishermen, millers, icemen, boaters, swimmers, skaters and even “sin­ ners” made early use of its waters — tracing a course of history as colorful as the mean­ dering stream. Winter activities on the river were recorded by the Nashville News less than three months after its initial publication in 1873. “Jesse Austin set a trap on the banks of the millpond and was rewarded by catching a nice large black otter, a scarce animal in this locality.” editor-publisher Omo Strong told his readers in December. Other early winter activities on the river are reflected in a December 1880 report: The Thomapple River is solidly frozen over and is an exceedingly busy place, patronized by small boys with skates attached to their feet and older characters with fishing tackle.” The writer also noted that “some very fine large pike have been pulled through the ice.” An important winter harvest on the river was ice which was cut and stored in sawdustfilled sheds for use on sweltering summer days ahead. In springtime, the river became a magnet, drawing droves of sportsmen Io its banks. “The dip net fishermen below the dam have been reaping a rich harvest the past sev­ eral days.” observed the .Vein in April 1908 "Saturday, suckers were taken out by the basketfuls, and nearly everyone who visited the dam carried home a string of fish.” Come summer, river activity really flour­ ished with fishermen trolling for pickerel and turtle-trappers hauling in the seasonal harvest. The year 1906 brought a temporary slack in the crop, according to this August report in the A'eivs; “Last year, a great many turtles were shipjred from this place, while this year, nary few' have been shipped. They arc caught in traps in the river here, packed in barrels and shipped to Pittsburgh, where they form the chief ingredient of soup served at hotels and restaurants. The turtles are shipped alive and arc said to make the trip very comfortable.” ------------------- ----------- - ’ ..inr summer pastimes on the millpond above the dam. Boating and fishing were popuia smokestack ol the 1891 Waterworks Behind this placid scene, circa ■ Putnarn park. building just north of the river at the eog Nashville s Th(Jrn PP e River was kept -n repajr by (hose who profited most from the millpond it created, including local ice­ men, with the vi ag a so “chipping in." In the spring, dip net fishermen reaped a rich harvest along the banks below the dam During the summer, at same area was an idyllic spot for relaxing. The writer added this astute observation: “Reason for lack of action in this local indus­ try is said to be lack of turtles, and one won­ ders if there is not also a lack of turtle soup in Pittsburgh.” Adventure and commerce notwithstanding, summer also brought woes to .some along the banks of the Thomapple —• at least to E.D. Williams, ns evidenced in this “Notice to Fishers" he published in the News in June 1898: "People coming in the river near my prem­ ises will please bring bait, lines and poles, as my supply of fishing tackle and bait is used up, tools for digging bait lost or stolen, my time occupied filling up holes made by people digging for bait or trying to keep my fences and yards in repair and therefore cannot find time to wait on all and my means arc too lim­ ited to furnish free fishing tackle to the public or to hire a hand to dig bait.” Nature as well as man occasionally played havoc on the Thomapple in the intensity of summer heat. In August 1878. the /Yews recounted one such incident that reached the ears of village fathers. "Sam Durkee appeared before the village council Monday evening with a claim for $7.50 for collecting and disposing of dead fish floating on the millpond recently, when the hot weather killed the finny population by the hun­ dreds for a day or so. The village fathers decid­ ed Sam performed the service on his own ini­ tiative, without bcing-properly commissioned by the municipal authorities and therefore has no legal claim for remuneration. However, they awarded him 75 cents.” On occasion, village fathers also became involved in controlling uses of the Thomapple. One such incident may have bordered on scan­ dalous at the time. In July 1904. village presi­ dent L.E. Lentz issued the following admoni­ tion in the News: “Parties who have been mak­ ing a practice of bathing at the river bridge without bathing suits arc hereby warned and notified to stop this practice, otherwise the vil­ lage authorities will prosecute all such viola­ tion of the ordinance prohibiting such prac­ tices.” Boating was another popular summer activity that drew early Nashville residents to the river, though many opted to pursue that recreation on Thomapple Lake, instead. Those on the lake frequently headed upstream in their craft — a practice which apparently exasperated a News writer in June 1881: "The question before the assembly today is as follows: Why is it that the majority of young folks who go boating on Thomapple Lake row up the river, where the mosquitoes, it is said, will suck the life blood out of a mor­ tal in just 61 minutes?" If pesky insects weren’t enough to worry' the reporter, by August 1903, the /Vews was fretting over a potential health hazard lurking al the millpond. "We believe the people of Nashville within a few years will insist that the upper millpond be drained and the land dried up and reclaimed,” predicted the writer. "It is extremely fortunate that some serious epidemic has not already struck the village and the reason, most likely, is that prevailing winds arc from the south-west and thus blow the disease germs from the stagnant water the other direction.” Eighty years later, the millpond remains with no dire effects despite the gloomy fore­ cast by the News. Over the years, the dam creating the millpond has been maintained to preserve the backlog of water originally designed to power turbines at mills that were the mainstay of Nashville’s early industry. Often, repair work on the dam was done by those who profiled at least in some way from its existence. "The dam is being repaired and rebuilt, noted the News in November 1905, “the work and expense being shared by ice men, cold •storage men and the village, the latter chipping in $25 toward the cost.” Perhaps the most colorful use of the tribu­ tary, however, had little to do with leisure or livelihood. "Sunday saw another crowd of people bap­ tized in the river," observed the /Vries in July 1878. "lx-l the good work continue, and soon there will not be a sinner left in Nashville.” Nashville Village President Lew Lentz in 1904 issued a warning to persons making a practice of swimming in the buff at the Thornapple River bridge and promised pros­ ecution of violators. These four local young men of that era are appropriately dressed for the occasion of bathing in the river. From left in the about 1910 photo are Martin Graham, Kent Nelson, Harry Williams and Carl Lentz (a nephew of the village presi­ dent). ' • • • ' • .’ ; - .\ * • Unresponsive driver arrested Hastings police arrested an unresponsive man who was sitting in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle around 8:15 a.m. Dec. 19. Police were called to the intersection of Michigan and Woodlawn avenue where they found the 28-year-old Hastings man. He was awakened when police and Lansing Mercy Ambulance arrived. Police conduct­ ed sobriety tests and found the man to be legally intoxicated. He was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail facing charges of operating a motor vehicle w hile intoxicated as a second offense. Snowmobile taken from yard A 62-year-old Delton man reported the theft of a snowmobile parked in front of his home in the 600 block of Pifer Road. Police were notified of the theft about 11:50 a.m. Dec. 19. The man told officers he and a friend were getting ready to go riding. When he went to the front yard where the snowmobile was parked, he noticed the key was no longer in it. He took another sled and went riding, but when he come home, the snowmobile without the key was miss­ ing. The Skidoo Bombardier is valued at about $1,000. t Pole barn break-in reported A 39-year-old Nashville man reported a break-in of a pole bam in the 7000 block of Cloverdale Road. The incident was report­ ed just after 4 p.m. Dec. 19. The man told police his bam had been broken into, but nothing seemed to be missing. The man told police the west-side slider door had been opened and items had been removed from the bam and left outside, including a supply of wood and push lawnmower. He told police that items within the bam had been moved around, but he did not believe . .. ' • ‘ J/ -1 anything was missing. The bam was report­ edly not damaged. Debit card fraudulent activity noted /\ 50-year-old Hastings woman reported fraudulent activity on her debit card. She told police Dec. 27 she noticed six charges to her debit card that were not her responsi­ bility. She said the charges appear to be from an unknown online merchant. She said the charges appeared Dec. 2 through Dec. 27. She said she has deactivated the debit card with her bank. Trailer taken from Freeport yard A 55-year-old Freeport man reported theft of a trailer from his property in the KM) block of Cherry Street Dec. 27 The man told police the trailer is six feel wide and 10 feet long. It was reportedly parked near his home. Police found evidence it was pulled out northwest toward State Street. The man said he has no idea who would have taken it. Police investigate prowler; make drunk driving arrest While responding to a call about a poten­ tial prowler, Hastings police arrested a 43­ year old Hastings man on charges of oper­ ating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, driving while his license was suspended, a probation violation and pos­ session of an open intoxicant in a motor vehicle. He may also lace charges of stalk­ ing. The man was arrested in the 4(M) block of West Bond Street at about 8:23 pm. Dec. 19. �LEGAL att^!Fo?ERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C.. IS fZJSl?T'NG T0 C0Ll-ECT A DEBT, ANY INFORokSSSsS'11 0BTAIN WlU- be USED FOR THAT LLEASE C0NTACT OUR OFFICE AT (2*fi)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default’has been 1,10 CQnd't ons of a mortgacre made by CHRISTOPHER S. GATES. AN UNMARRIED MAN and NICOLE M. PRICE. AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, lo NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVI­ SION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA, Mortgagee, dated August 31. 2005, and recorded on September 6, 2005, in Document No 1152243, and assigned by sa’d mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is cla med to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Honored Seventy-Seven Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents ($109,777.33), including interest at 5.250% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that sad mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At tho East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. M chigan. at 01.00 PM o'dock, on January 30. 2014 Said prem­ ises are located in Barry County, Michigan and aro described as: LOT 6 OF PLAT OF EASTWOOD ACRES ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 7 OF BARRY COUNTY. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall bo 1 month from tho date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only. 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan CompJed Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. 23930 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 USBW.002587 FHA (01-02)(01 -23) 7758X530 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Peter S. Brousil and Sonya Brousil who executes this mort­ gage for the solo purposes of subordinating her dower and homestead rights in the real estate cov­ ered, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2002, and recorded on March 22, 2002 In instrument 1076999, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Eight and 27/100 Dollars ($123,968.27). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubi c vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 30.2014. Said premises are situated In Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 19, Town 1 North, Rango 7 West; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 ime of said Section 19, 292.35 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along said 1/4 line 377.29 feet; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 1318.87 feet to the South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East along said South line 665.66 feet to the Southeast comer of tho Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East along tho East line of said Section, 575.14 feet; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds west 292.35 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East 745.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to a 68 foot wide ease­ ment for Ingress and Egress, the centerline of which Is described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies in the centerline of West Lake Road 1150 feet North and 33 feet East of the Southeast comer of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 7 West: thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East, par­ allel with and 33 feet East of the East line of said Section 19, 297 feet to a point which lies 123 feet North of the Southeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West, parallel with and 123 feet North of the South line of tho Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section, 698.66 feet to the place of ending. Also, together with a 66 foot wide easement for Ingress and Egress, the centerline of which Is described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies 123 feet North of the 33 feet East of the Southeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section19, Town 1 North, Rango 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East parallel with and 33 foot East ol the East line of said Section 19, 240 feet to the place of ending. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tno date of such sale, unless determined abandoned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure solo under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during Ihe redemption period. Dated; January 2. 2014 For moro information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott A Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #420284F01 (01-02)(01-23) 7756W)! Notice O< W??S?flcOLLECTOR ATTEM"THIS FIRM is a DEBT COLLfcu nFOrMATION ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY pUj. WE OBTAIN WILL BEUSED ofF|CE Ay pose. pleasecontacto u |N act1VE THE NUMBER BELOW ’FY^ ATTN PURCHASERS: W* «*> ln rescinded by tho shall be llmltthat event, your d0'n8-J<S'iho bld nmount ten- made ,n MORTGAGE SALE - Befau’* a^bby Daniel M the conditions of a mortgJ^d ortygagor(s . to «sKsg£ss an assignment, in Barry courity the on wh’ch mortgage there Is claimed toD^ Sixteen ^Xsand0’ Etev’eT (S UnTtbo of and 23/100 Dollars «^"d gage and the statute ln.5Ucf?.<^^1 d mOrtQngs will 9 ded. notice is hereby gtven thal M'd "W9 bo foreclosed by a sale of the mor»3B<» |aca or some part of them, at pub.'C?£nduo, t P Of hold.ng tho circuit court within Barry counry. 1:00 PM, on January 9. 2014. „eh:„nf0nnv Said premises aro situated in TownsM> Y Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as. P°A parcel’oTIand tying between Lot 9 and1 an unrecorded Subdivision of part o'Gan; F-Blackma f property and the right-of-way ol Corijumo' . . Company and located in the Southwest fract 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, fur ther desenbed as: , . . n7 Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 37 or the recorded Plat of Stoney Po.nt. a^ord.ng to.the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 2 of Plats. I said Southeast comer of Lot 37 being South 146.51 feet from Ihe Northeast comer of said Lot 37, thence North 51 degrees 54 minutes East a.ong tho North side of a roadway 414.48 foot, thence North 57 degrees 33 minutes East along tho North s>do of said roadway, 181.05 feel to the true place of begin­ ning; running thence North 56 degrees 51 minutes West 219.36 leet to Ihe shore lino of Crooked Lake, thence Northeasterly along said shore Ime for 93 feet; thence Southeasterly to a point on a Ime run­ ning South 57 degrees 33 minutes West which is 85 feet from Ihe place of beginning, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dato of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dato of such salo. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo undor Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to tno person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: December 12. 2013 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #432692F01 77582355 (12-12)(01-02) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage desenbed below Is in default: Mortgage (the •Mortgage’) made by Jason E. Jonker and Jennifer J. Jonker, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris SE. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, as Mortgagee, dated March 18, 2005 and recorded on March 28. 2005, as Instrument No.: 1143335, Barry County Records, Barry County. Michigan. The balance owing on tho Mortgage is $184,489.47 at the time of this Notice. The Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been institut­ ed to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of the Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on January 23. 2014, 1:00 pm local time, or any adjourned date thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan (which is tho building where the Circuit Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply the salo proceeds to the debt secured by the Mortgage as stated above, plus interest on the amount due at Ihe rate of 4.5% per annum; all legal costs and expenses. Including attorneys fees allowed by law: and also any amount paid by tho Mortgagee to protect its interest in the property. The property to be sold at foreclosure Is all of that real estate situated in tho County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 20, TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, DISTANT SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 1326.54 FEET FROM THE NORTH ONE QUAR­ TER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 237.58 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 965.21 FEET TO THE CENTER­ LINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST. 377.95 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE: THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST, 174.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 396.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST. 847.50 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 20 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS. 66 FEET WIDE, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE. DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH ONE QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 1,564.12 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 890.21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING OF SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST. 75 00 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD, AND THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. Tax Identification Number; 08-13­ 020-008-40 Tho redemption period shall bo six (6) months from tho date of sale pursuant to MCLA 600.3240(8), unless deemed abandoned and then pursuant to the time frames provided for in MCL 600.3241a. Mortgagors will be held responsible lo the person who buys the property at Ihe mortgage foredosure sale or to Iho mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period, December 17, 2013 UNITED BANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L. BAKER (P49960) Attorney for Mortgagee 333 Bridge Street NW, Suite 530 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 (12-19)(01 • 16) notices ATTEMPTING^ & SHERMAN, PC... IS MAT ION QT£pOLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORPURPOSE PlpZJ‘N W|LL BE USED FOR THAT (240)539-7400 CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT DUTY. M0F?TCAn°U ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY mado in tho^?E SALE “ Do,au” CHERIE ROBIN* !'OnjJ of a vJi^ AND HUSBAND , 5nd VERN£a^i .wr 9tir CESSOR BY Mtn ^MORTGAGE. INC SUCGAGE GROUP FiSGFn T0 ABN AMR? 2003. and ro ’ . Mortgagee. dated APf,! 4­ 1102074, o^ded on Apnl 15. 2003. ’n Uber Michigan. On Baff* C°Un y i duo at tho dib.^^hgagethore is claimed to bo Thousand Th m tho sum of Elghty-Soven Cents (SW.fel?’'60 D0"°'S a"d> S9B55o'' per annum Unx.’■ '"ciud.ng .merest at 6.250% said mortoann % power of sale contained in and provided n? ,ho ^a,ute in SUCh caso.mado , PoLco is hnrnbv olvon that said mort»'«» morl8a9Cd At the?Eas?to,” o' them, at publ.c yonduo. n. Bn,rV Cour"y c??rth°us° el 01:00 PM o'clock, on premises are located tn 10, PIONEER* ,r9an anc* ofo described as: LOT RECORDED diAGb^S, ACCORDING TO THE p^tsSnpa^I^REOF ,n LIBER 3 L r mS, . E 8o- Tho redemption penod shall date of such salo unless 600 3241? in^°ned !n accordance with 1948CL !h?il hn\n i h,ch case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from da(e ol SUch salo. If tho QnfnVnnrdn°rrhCed Pr°P<?rty Is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of tho Michigan Compiled in Hasbnqs Januav is «00 3278. the borrower will bo H° ,0 lhQ person who buys the prop­ erty at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mort­ gage holder for darnag;nq thc property during Ihe rF?qORnRvG^nC*T|W0nTGAGE, INC. SUCr rnYn^RQ^ TO ABN AMRO MORT­ GAGE GROUP. inc Mortgagoc/Assignoo Schneiderman & Sherman PC. 23938 Research n™An?iUn%??° Kington Hills. Ml 48335 CIT.0C0410 CONV (12-19)(Q1-09) 77532655 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any informaton obtained will be used for this purpose. II you are in ihe Military, please contact our office at the numoer listed below. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by. Nancy S. Samis, a single woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, its successors and ass’gns, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2001 and recorded May 30. 2001 in Instrument # 1060558 Barry County Records, Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to; Bank of America, N.A.. by assignment dated July 9, 2013 and recorded July 29, 2013 in instrument # 2013­ 009327 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof iho sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents ($37,821 52) including interest 7.625% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w/4 be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 16,2014 Said premises are sit­ uated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: The North 160 feet of Lot 5. Robert I Hendershott's 1st Addition, according to the recorded plat thereoffeLiber 1 of plats on Page 59. Commonly known a$33O W State Rd. Hastings Mt 49058 The redemptTqi^enod shall bo 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a. in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date o! such sale, or upon tho expiration of tho notce required by MCL 600 3241a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at fore­ closure salo under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder lor damaging the proper­ ty during tho redemption period. Dated: 12/19/2013 Bank of America, N.A, Assignee Of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-92016 (12-19)(O1-O9) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to coiled a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in tho Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Geoffery Stevens A married Man and Stephanie Stevens, his Wife to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated September to, 2005 and recorded September 26, 2005 in Instrument # 1153356 Barry County Records, Mich>gan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for tho Certificateholders of Soundview Home Loan Trust 2005- OPT4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-OPT4, by assignment dated January 23, 2009 and recorded January 29 2009 in Instrument # 20090129-0000785 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Twenty.&ght Thousand Six Hundred FiftyNme Dollars and Forty-Six Cents ($128,659.46) including interest 8% per annum. Under the power of salo contained |n sa>d mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgage prcm|ses, or some part of thorn, at public vonduo cireu|t Court of Barry county at 1:00 PM on j g, 2O14 Said prom­ ts aro situated ln Township of Hope. Barry County Michigan. ond nr0 doscnbed as: Lot 172 of Stovon's Wooded Acres no 3. Accords to the recorded plat thereof « Recorded in Libor S of M chioan 90 H°PO Township. Barty County, Michigan Commoniv l Cham • O Lakes Drive. Dolton Mi Tnn'L Tho redemption pori- property is MCl- 600 3240(17) "PP"65. ’’'£ •32 01 'ho Re,i4 note! ai u. , ,„iz, Chapter ?6closur6 5“ under " get. under MCL 600.327g ,**? JW‘Cature Act o' ’’ ^,nsi. t>!o to the pen.tJb" b<3"w'er wl" **’90 , lh0 mart- 9“0o 'oleciO3 damaninn th« buys the P>oP>^ Ca B or to the mortgag1- |Qf OP during tho Trusl Comn-tn, ^3 Deutsche Ban* L°an Trust Trustee for Soundvie I?05 Mort Xo Attorneys; *4. Assignee cnutn D,vd- Suae too^Q0 4 Associates. P-^ ?4flj 844-5l23 0uXRochester Hills, Ml ’ F,la No; 13-81968 (12-12)(°VO2) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 13-1824-SP In tnc matter of 436 E. Marchall St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Charles Gray Jr. and Elisabeth Gray whose address(es) aro unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by tho following: TAKE NOTICE: Take Notice that tho land con­ tract. dated 04/257'2011 between Jean W.Aki as seller (party of the first part), and Charles W. Gray Jr. and Elisabeth M. Gray as purchasers (parties of Ihe second part), concerning the property at 436 E. Marshall St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Is in default because nonpayment of Installments of principal and interest, and plso because of unpaid taxes and insurance premiums. Purchasers have forfeited their rights under tho land contract and payment was demanded by Jean W. Aki. who holds tho land contract as seller. The sum of $3000 is now past duo tn principal and interest under the land contract, plus the sum of $900.00 for taxes and Insurance. Tho dates upon which payments wore duo are; 11/1/12. 12/1/12, 1/1/13, 2/1/13, 3/1/13 and 4/1/13. A hearing in relation to the above matter has been scheduled on the 5th day of February, 2014 at 9:00 am in the Barry County District Court, 206 W. Court SI.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Dato: 12/19/2013 Brad A. Gee P69239 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml (269) 945-3500 Jean W. Aki 1111 N. Boltwood St. Hastings, Ml 49058 77562724 Case No. 13-85-CH-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Salo on an Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment and for Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to tho terms of an Order Granting Motion for Default Judgment and for Judgment of Foreclosure ol the Circuit Court for tho County ol Barry, State ol Michigan signed and filed on October 31, 2013, tn the case of Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Plaintiff v Jamie J. Horx-at and Daniel M. Horvat, Defendants, Case No. 13-85-CH, wherein, among other things, tho Court allowed the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Jamio J. Horvat and Daniel M. Horvat (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated December 15, 2003 and recorded December 30, 2003 at Instrument No. 1120068, Barry County Records, against the Mortgagors. Pursuant to the Default Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure, tho Mortgaged Premises described below shall bo sold at a public auction by or under the direction of Clerk/Shenff for the County of Barry to the highest bidder at the mam entrance to the Barry County Budding, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 on,Thursday, January 9. 2014 at 1:00 p.m., local time. The ’Mortgaged Promises" are legally described as: That part of the Southwest 1/4 Section 27. TIN, R7W, Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as follows: tho West 6 rods in width ol tho following Parcel; commencing at Ihe intersec­ tion of the Highway running in an Easterly and Westerly direction on said Southwest 1/4 of Section 27 and the West Section line of said Section; thence running South along said Section, 27 rods; thence East 30 rods; thence North to tho center of said Highway: thence Westerly along the center of said Highway to tho place of beginning. Tho Mortgaged Premises, tho address of which is 8020 Day Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021, also include ail right, title and interests held by Jamio J. Horvat and Daniel M. Horvat as of December 15, 2003 in the Mortgaged Premises. Tho Promises may bo redeemed during the six (6) months following tho dale of sale. BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street, P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan. Michigan 49721 (231) 627-8000 ‘ Date: November 21, 2013 06«27t»6 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Hoathor R. Tulfs and Jim Tuffs, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005, and recorded on June 29. 2005 in instrument 1140767, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Seventeen Thousand Twonty-Ono and 61/100 Dollars ($117,021.61). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at tho place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on January 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Tlio East 1/2 of Lots 2 and 3 and all of Lot 7 of Block 25 of I N. Keeler's Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 12. Barry County Records Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from Ihe dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which ctisc Iho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho dato of such salo. If iho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Ad of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held respons.ble to the person who buys the property at ihe mortgage foreclosure.salo or to tho mortgage holder tor damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated. December 19, 2013 For more tnfotmabon, please call: FC X (2-W) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington H<Hs. Mich‘gan 48334-5422 File KJ95582F03 (12-19X01-09) TTMiser STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO- 13026574-DE of Ella Phelps, Deceased Date of birth. Estate 7/16/1923. TO ALL CREDITORS: &i NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. EHa Phelps. Deceased, died August 13. 201:1 Creditors of the decedent are not.f.ed tha^ claims against tho estate will be forever barrel unless presented to Jerry Allan Phelps II, Persona representative, or to both the probate court at 205 W. Court St., Ste. 302. Hastings and tho po^ona representative within 4 months after the dale o publication ol this notice. Date: 12-23-2013 William B MiHard P39054 211 E. Water Strcot, Sto. 401 Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (269) 343-2105 Jerry Allan Phelps II 7670 Boysen Road Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 (269) 623-8808 T7*’i9m Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Amy Selles, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank. NA. Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2008, and recorded on February 14, 2008 in instru­ ment 20080214-0001372. In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho dato hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nino Hundred Sixty-Five and 46/100 Dollars (S62,965.46). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on January 16, 2014 Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Fairhaven Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 45 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned' in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. . Dated: December 19. 2013 For more Information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #429217F01 (12-19)(01-09) 77532619 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mike A. Traister and Sherrie K. Traistor, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2008 and recorded October 15. 2000 in Instrument Number 20081015-0010091, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now hold by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Six and 40/100 Dollars ($162,326.40) including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue a! the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 23, 2014. ‘ Said premises aro located In the Township of Johnston. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Southwest comer ol said East half of the Northwest quarter of Secbon 13, lbwn 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North along the West line of said East half of tho Northwest quarter a dis­ tance of 660 feet; thence East 840 feet- thence South 660 feet lo the East and West quarter Imo of said section; thence West along said East and West quarter fine 840 feet to the place of beginning except; begmnmg at the Southwest comer of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 13, Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thence North 179 feat along the West one-eighth line of Seiton 13lhenco East 532 feet; thonce South 179 teo??o the East and West quarter Imo of Section 13- thnnzl West 532 fee! to the ptace of begSn The redemption period shall bo 6 months from dmiJd’in vSUh‘ Sal°' Unlesn do,erT™ned aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA §600 3241a in which case tf»u redemption period shafibe 30h from the dale of such sale TO a?i CHASERS; Tho foreclosing mirtgag^ can P^R; the salo. In that event, your damaqtan^'nd limited solely to the return o! tho nJ! aro dered at salo, plus interest. d amount fenIf the property is sold at foreHn-'ifm. - t suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrows ’ pUr’ responsible to tho person who tL^th**1 b° the mortgage foreclosure sate w to * holder for damage to the propcrti °Hrnort9a9e redemption period. P dunn9 Ihe Dated: December 2G, 2013 Orlans Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-016807 (12-26X01-16) rrtwcj �Thfl Hastings’ Banner — Thursday January 2, 2014 — Page 11 CHANGES, continued from page city. 'vlwt'Vat 7--------- Rre"’ bri‘.lp<;- al the b;,s< t,r completely , ' Jc'x,1 *^‘P 'n <!'« county, was ZOTt*1' and ,hc >“* SSr,ei;Jenhe^'e lite Park Ravi i hamapple Ri\ cron Charlton , > M-79 and the historic ^. ^^rtiany replaced in the fall. rv ' ?*n 110 ihe Michigan pannicnt of Transportation continued rqaxmg work on M_37 Thal wQrk was begun tn 2012. Several new businesses have opened downtown, giving residents and visitors more shopping opportunities. Downtown Hastings again has tour women’s clothing stores, as well as one for men. among its many retail Construction crews have been at work for more than a grcen Street andfa^u for the foundation of a new Shell C-Store at the corner 0 conVenience store* n °*u Michigan Avenue in Hastings. The current gas st^on and con ore on the site was constructed in the 1950s. (Banner Aug. 22) A new 2,400-square-foot showroom addition is just the latest expansion for Dave Hayes’business, Daval’s Used Furniture and Antiques, on the western entrance to the city of Hastings. Banner April 25) offerings. (Editor’s note: People who take pride in their communities are constantly improving and expanding. For those we may have over­ looked or failed to mention. »i e .salute them for making the Hastings area a better place.) BLACKEN, continued from page 1 Judge rules in favor of Hastings Area Schools in FOIA lawsuit by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Hastings Area Schools can continue to omit the names of expelled students from its meetings minutes. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell issued a sum­ mary ruling Dec. 20 in favor of the school district and against 2013 Hastings High School graduate Zach Olson. Olson sued the district to get the names released. In the lawsuit, filed in May by Phillip Ellison, an attorney with the law firm of Outside Legal Counsel, based in Hemlock, Olson alleged the district violated Michigan’s Freedom of Information apd Open Meetings acts for not disclosing the names of all stu­ dents expelled since 2009. which he request­ ed through the Freedom of Information Act. The district denied the request, citing the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. “Illis is one of the few cases of its type ever to have been brought into a Michigan courtroom,” wrote Ellison in a press release when the lawsuit was filed May 20, 2013. “While, undoubtedly, FERPA protects an embarrassing grade in algebra class, it cannot and should not sene as a w-ay to hide those who brought weapons or drugs to school and were expelled.” Tim Berlin, Hastings Area Schools director of business services, said the district is pleased with the ruling. “We felt confident we had followed the law­ in regards to die Open Meetings Act and FERPA, in this case and were very happy Judge McDowell concurred," he said. However. Ellison said his client is appeal­ ing a the judge’s ruling. "A motion for reconsideration has been filed with the court to show its decision is contrary to the outcomes of similar cases in other courts across the country," he said. “While the law protects grades and atten­ dance information, it does not and should not hide and provide cover for those who are bringing weapons, drugs and contraband into our community schools. “At least nine students have been expelled from Hastings schools for these types of rea­ sons since 2009,” said Ellison “The effect of this ruling, if unconnected, will prevent the public and parents from knowing exactly who arc committing these terrible wrongs endan­ gering our youth. The risk in today’s society is just too high not lo know." Cat scratch fever isn’t just a song by Constance Cheescnian Staff Writer Ted Nugent, a musical Michigan native, made popular the song “Cat Scratch Fever,” though there is nothing popular or desirable about contracting the actual disease. Not considered a sought-after Christmas gift, one resident acquired it Saturday, Dec. 21, while trying to treat a wound on his domestic cal. The male cat took exception to the well-meaning efforts of its owner, and showed, not only his disdain for the attention, but his teeth, sinking them into the arm of the owner, infecting the owner with the disease. Two days later, infection was evident, with inflammation around the wound, unusual nausea and fatigue and a not-so- happy cat owner. A trip to Pennock Hospital for treat­ ment became necessary. The Centers for Disease Control describes ‘cat scnatch^diseasc’ as an infection caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae. Other names of the disease include cat-scratch adenitis, Dcbre’s and Foshay Mollaret cat scratch fever. Forty percent of cats cany the bacteria in their saliva al some point in their lives, and cats that cany Bartonella henselae do not themselves show any signs of illness. It is believed the medium lo infecting the felines is a flea that normally carries the bac­ teria, but it is not accepted by medical profes­ sionals- that humans can be infected by the flea itself. /A human need not be bitten lo contract the disease Recorded cases show infection occurred after being scratched or bitten by a cat. but ihe infection can be transferred to humans by handling the lur of felines, espe­ cially kittens, which arc shown lo have a propensity to carry the disease. While the Hastings resident received out­ patient intravenous antibiotic treatment, pre­ vious incidents seen by the physicians al Pennock were noted, revealing that another Barry County resident had recently been bit­ ten by a feral cat. That infection had devel­ oped into a severe affliction, prompting the resident to require extended treatment. Staff at Pennock and the CDC recommend diligent hand-washing as the primary way to prevent the disease, along with knowing its symptoms: Check skin for any unusual sores. A bump or blister termed as an inoculation lesion may develop at the origin of contact. Common locations for such lesions, which are generally not painful, arc arms or hands. . Inspect the nearby surfaces of blisters for swollen lymph nodes, usually appearing within two weeks of the initial contact Look for sw ollen lymph nodes near the point of ori­ gin. Check the person’s temperature. A fever of less than 101 degrees Fahrenheit is often reported, along with associated chills, nausea and vomiting. Additional symptoms may include headache, fatigue and overall ill feeling and discomfort. b If a bite or scratch docs occur, let go ol the cat. I hen quickly wash the area with a mild soap and water for several seconds Ute CDC assures pet owners that with most cases, the disease will resolvi. j( .. without warranting a trip «, lhe emereenev room. However, anyone with a serious infec­ tion or a weakened immune system, should contact a physician for guidance. After leveling the house in which he once lived and then operated as his real estate office. Larry Poll knows a welcome buyer will see the advantage of a promi­ nent welcome location to the city. (Banner April 25) LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 13026568-NC In tha matter of Bryeana Lynn Littlefiold-Lawwill. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS includingwhoso address(os) is/are unknown and whose interest in tho matter may bo barred or affected by tho following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will bo hold on Jan. 22, 2014 at 2:30 p.m at BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT-FAMILY DIVISION before Judge WILLIAM M. DOHERTY 41960 for tho following purpose, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Bryeana Lynn Littlofiold-Lawwill to Bryeana Lynn Littlefield. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent Date: 12-26-13 Justin Littlefield 507 Eagle Point Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 616-374-7187 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Davo Nelson and Joann Nelson. Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to BankUnitod. FSB. Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2004. and recorded on July 14, 2004 In instrument 1130763, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dale hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Four and 59/100 Dollars ($188,844 59). 7 Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statuto in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises or some pan of them, at public venduQ( at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry Countv nt 1:00 PM, on January 16,2014. ’ Said promises are situated |n Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Lot 4 of Old Farm Village as record­ ed in Liber 6 of Plats, on Page 22 of Barry Countv Records. 7 The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such salo, unless dQ|Qrrn;nod abafV doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a in which caso the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho dato of such sale. If the property is sold at forecloSuro sa|0 under Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Jud>catur0 Act of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower Wli| ho,d responsible to tho person who buy- th0 property at Ihe mortgage foreclosure sale or t0 lho mort 7 holder for damaging the property durmn the redemption period. Dated: December 19, 2013 For more Inloirnalion. please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File «M30386F02 watch them grow up, have families of their own and their kids come to school and ask me if I know their mom or dad.” Blacken concedes he might not have been the most popular principal in Delton school history. “As a principal. 1 was a strict disciplinarian and often took the hard line but it was my responsibility to counsel the kids and to pro­ vide a positive environment.” he explains. “Years later, some of these kids, now grown with children of their own attending Delton, have come up to me and thanked me for being the principal I was.” Blacken is considering several endeavors that will allow- him to continue to remain in the teaching profession after his retirement from school administration. “I have always wanted to help people and children through education,” he says, “to make a difference in their lives.” Blacken, who will celebrate his 61st birth­ day in June, says he will probably return to working in an educational or instructional environment after taking some time off to spend with his family and to de-strcss. "The environment of the school adminis­ tration can be stressful, especially with the tough financial structures of a school’s instructional and operational needs," he points out. “For the first time, 1 have found myself struggling with the stress of the posi­ tion and have decided it is time to retire." Encouraged to pursue happiness by his wife Kelly. Blacken is looking forward to tak­ ing a few- strokes off his goff game, although his personal credo, “will not let me be idle for very long." “I always wanted lo work with young peo­ ple,” says Blacken. “In my heart, I will always be a teacher and I love athletics. I may return to coaching basketball or baseball and I will volunteer more at my church in Richland Township." Blacken plans on remaining in the Delton area and within the county. “Its a great place lo live and raise a fami­ ly," he smiles. “The schools are excellent and committed to the betterment of each child and the beauty of the surrounding environment promotes learning and exploring. “I am very proud of this school and its administration and the accomplishments this community has achieved with its support of our schools." Referring to the recently-approved bond proposal. Blacken is passionate about the needs of the school district. “The bond process was my ‘baby’, and this administration worked very hard to champion the advancements, through the bonds, in implementing the technology and upgrading infrastructure to connect Delton schools with the current age of global tech­ nology." he recounts. “It is important to look towards the future, but to win this bond proposal — to win both ballot initiatives - was just fantastic and speaks volumes about the people of this com­ munity and the overwhelming support of our schools.” The bonds will help Delton create an attractive environment for new students and families, as well as provide educational opportunities through technology for students and parents. Blacken raised his family in the school dis­ trict, and said Delton schools is a testament to the difference a community can make in the growth and the education of its children. Blacken said that announcing his retire­ ment at this time will allow the school admin­ istration time to find a suitable replacement for the following school year. Lamenting the source of the stress of his position. Blacken shared his discontent with the current model of financial support to schools in Michigan and nationwide. “The state of Michigan has dis-invested in the schools, and there is a price for that," he charges. “When there is an inequity in fund­ ing education, the kids feel the impact in many ways. This profession has changed a lot and the future is still my boncem. We need the best and brightest students to go into teaching and education. “We have tried, as a school district, to make decisions that do not affect the children in an adverse way. To improve the success of our students, the state has to rc-invest in the schools. The government has changed to a business climate, and. in turn, has disenfran­ chised students to not want lo go into educa­ tion and teaching." Blacken saves his strongest words for how the state evaluates its education system. “Standardized testing, in part, is to find out how we, as a school, are doing." he points out. “but it is not a straight-line guide." No doubt. Blacken will not sit on his lau­ rels for long, as much still has to be done to continue the forward progress of education in this country. Wherever Blacken places his nameplate next, someone will undoubtedly benefit from his experience, desire and drive to make a difference, one student at a time. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 /// Metiioriain IN MEMORY OF William Howard Birman 4/1/1925-12/31-2012 Sad are the hearts that loved you. Silent are the tears that fall. Living our lives without you, are the hardest part of All. You did so many things for us your heart was kind and true, and when we needed someone, we could always count on you. 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Tt> upon dtjarrtnaiMm uill the liu UcuMAg Ccrere at AWv-4'>l.7';e'i Tbc Hl L» t.HI jrve Utcphonc n>.n hcr for the hearing „ l-NJO-Ol? ^2'S �Pafl« 12 Thursday, January 2. 2014 — TN) Hastings Banner Year iii sports filled with big wins and near misses •• U; ■ Delton Kelloqq's varsity girls’ soccer team, which went into n~ Z——————— a nice hand from its fans following a shoot-out loss to ton rfnk^ tournament ranked tenth in the state, gets p ranked South Christian in the district semifinals hosted by the Sailors. Rachel Parker (center) and the rest of the Delton Kellogg varsity girls bas e a team celebrates its Class C Regional Championship at Springport High School in a er a victory over Calvin Christian in Ihe regional final. -— Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team celebrates its Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship after a win over Corunna in the final league dual of the season in October. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a year of great triumphs and near misses for Barry County’s varsity sports teams in 2013. The end of lhe 2012-13 winter sports sea­ son had a number of each. It was a season filled with firsts. Lake wood’s Jordon Bennett earned his first state medal in wrestling at the end of his soph­ omore season in March, at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Lakewood’s varsity competi­ tive cheer team finally earned its first berth in the state finals. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team won its first regional champi­ onship. Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team won its first OK Conference champi­ onship, and first title in any league since win­ ning the Twin Valley Conference in 1988. Bennett was the runner-up at 145 pounds in Division 3 at the Individual State Finals falling to Richmond sophomore Devin Skatzka 8-0 in lhe championship match. It was as far better weekend at the Palace than Bennett had as a freshman, but he still took falling in the championship round hard. Those are the kinds of expectations he has set for himself. Bennett was undefeated heading to the Palace as a freshman, but suffered two early losses to finish short of the medals. He finished his sophomore season with two loss­ es as well, one early in lhe season and the second in the state championship. Skatzka won his second slate champi­ onship in two varsity seasons by topping Bennett. He w as one of six guys to earn slate medals from the area at the Palace. Thomapple Kellogg senior Ryan Flynn was fifth at 125 pounds and sophomore teammate Chris Poland was sixth at 112 pounds in Division 2. Also in Division 2. Hastings senior Kenny Cross was 4th at 152 pounds and junior Jason Slaughter was eighth at 145. In Division 3, Bennett’s teammate Lars Pyrzinski placed sixth al 285 pounds. LakewoodDevin sopnomore Richmond's SkatzkaJordon in i(le 14s.nnl,L “?c,<, h9n,s 10 lrX a"“ «rin9 uumi Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hi«T j’nT'"'! T1'Ch a‘the D'vision 3 Eric Hart (34). Zach McMahon (32) and the rest of the Saxons take turns with the district championship trophy after a 39-38 victory over Portland's varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team in the Class B District Finals in March. The Saxons were also the 2012­ 13 OK Gold Conference Champions. For the local teams, every great victory just meant there was a tougher challenge ahead. The Lakewood cheerleaders were thrilled to qualify for lhe Division 3 State Finals for the first time in March. “Wc started working harder at the begin­ ning of the season," said senior captain Chelsea Chase. "Our freshman year, we got beat at the very first meet and then we started to work hard. This year, we just worked hard from the beginning." The Vikings were fourth at their regional tournament in Rockford, and went on to place eighth out of eight teams at the state finals at the DellaPIcx in Grand Rapids. “Going into it I knew- there were some tough teams in that division,” Viking head coach Kim Manin said. “We were just happy to get there. It was an eye-opener. The girls were definitely nerved-up. It’s not like a nor­ mal competition." The Vikings were conference champions, as were the Thomapple Kellogg and Delton Kellogg cheerleaders at the end of the 2012­ 13 season. The Vikings won the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, while the Panthers won the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference and the Trojans took the OK Gold/Grecn title. A conference wrestling title or two are usu­ ally won by county teams, but not in 2013. I he Vikings were edged out in the CAACWhite and Grand Rapids Catholic Central dominated the OK Gold Conference on the mats. Hastings didn’t dominate on the hardwood, but the Saxons found ways to win. Hastings’ ™rs,ly boy s’ basketball team went 9-1 in the OK Gold Conference clinching the outright championship at Grand Rapids Catholic Central, with one game left on the league slate. b A little runner in the lane by Ian Beck put me Saxons in fronl of lhe Cougars 36-35 with J“sl °'er a second to play- “nd llas"n£s closed out the 0 ,!|lt win. They ve been there done that before sa d Hastings head eoach Steve Storrs, who shared die coaching duties with Don Schils in Schils final season l>n ,|]C Savon bench. . I .n'c> dl-play a bit Of confidence and their leadership rva||y .omcs through and their experience, n,a lieht group and extremely Ullse|r * down to that pass at "'C end- ^ke (Heide) and M»x (Clark are great scoters, |,„t they're going to find the <>pc" guy first. The w ay they I’W t0K,:,her as a ’cam is in d>e regular seaand followed that performance up by Ute Class B District at Portland. topSi ““ “'ifmais. Saxon senior Kylee Nemetz placed sixth at the Division 3 girls’ golf finals at The Meadows in Allendale in October, earning her second state medal. Thomapple Kellogg senior Bryn Beyer (360) helped the Thornapple Kellogg var­ sity girls’ cross country team to a 13thplace finish at the Division 2 State Finals in November. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team was still playing at that point though. Olivet scored the Kalamazoo Valley Association championship, but the Panthers weren’t far behind the Eagles. Delton’s girls won their second straight dis­ trict title by topping Galesburg-Augusta 42­ 32 in the Class C District Final at Maple Valley High School. The Panthers were led by the inside-outside combo of Brooke Martin and Mallory Sewell, and a feisty defense led by the tenacious pressure from Rachel Parker. The Panthers followed that up by w inning their program’s first regional title, topping Calvin Christian 49-16 in lhe regional final at Springport High School. “It's crazy,” said junior guard Sarah Rendon. "It’s definitely a feeling I’ve never had before. Wc lost lust year and we were so close. This year, to actually win it, it’s such a relief to finally accomplish something that’s never happened in Delton history before. That’s a great feeling.” Rendon was one of five Delton Kellogg starters who played nearly every second of ................. . tournament. She was joined by lhe regional seniors Martin, Sewell and Parker and sopho- more Kristen Mohn. “Us senior girls have been playing together since we were seven,” said Parker. “We re on the floor together the whole game, and we can just run anyone out of the gym. They’re over there just gassing and we’re just fine. It sucks in practice. It works here.” The Panther season, ended in ihe state quar­ terfinals at Ithaca High School, with a 57-37 loss to Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central. It was a special year for the Class of 2013 at Delton Kellogg. The Panther varsity girls' soccer team, which included a number of girls from the varsity basketball team, won its first ever KVA Tournament Championship and its first ever overall league championship by knocking off visiting Pcnnfield 2-0 in the tournament title game. Rendon had two assists and Hannah Phommavongsa and Brianna Russell scored goals for Delton in the win. “They all kind of (celebrated) a little differ­ ently,” Delton head coach /Man Mabie said. “Some of them were just absorbing it all, and others kind of let it go.” ’ The Delton defense earned its ninth shut out of the season. The Panthers shut oQt all three of its foes in the conference tournament, and allowed only two goals (both on penalty kicks) during the regular conference season Delton Kellogg ended the year ranked tenth in the state in Division 3. The end came too soon for the Panthers’ liking though. They drew lop ranked South Christian for their dis­ trict semifinal match-up. The Panthers nearly ended the postseason for lop ranked South Christian on the Sailors’ field, m what was the Sailors’ first game of the state tournament. South Christian had to come from behind twice, scoring with 14 minutes 48 .seconds left in the second half to force overtime and then with 21 seconds left in the second ten minute overtime period to force a PK shoot-out where the Sailors were able lo finish off a 3-2 victory. “I just told them they had to hold their heads up high,” Mabie said after the game “They’re the number one team in the state’ We had it. We took them to an overtime. PK shoot-out. “They have so much more depth than us Our starting 11-12 had to be out there ihe whole game in this heat. I couldn’t ask for anything more. They played the game of their lives tonight. They came up just a littk bit short, but that’s a quality team wc were play- Continued next page �. Ttio Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 2, 2014 - Pago 13 with their fastbreak Brett Bremer t . Spotts Editor Wavnc 'p*. k°ys’ basketball coach much u ttCtVCi IC d can 1 h’s °Pti°ns n;' Onl> "■■"Buys O(> lhe roster. no ’ •»/lotbceP the routine as normal as br' L t °F »a> ’r^a- n*?hl game over holiday him k . n ,O d h«s guys that they had to text . > tt.m. or they weren’t playing in the opening quarter. Having everyone ready to go is important cause of the pace the Vikings want to play Colin O’Mara had a team-high 22 points for Lakewood, knocking down five three pointers. The Vikings also got 14 points and ten rebounds from Alex Caudy. ten points from Joe Parks and nine from Alex Sauers. All ten Vikings scored in the win, with Nate Kauffman adding three points, Jacob Rickerd and Mitchell Davis two each and Ben Dillon one. "We only have 10 guys on our team now. All 10 guys can play and if we’re going to play that fast, all ten guys have to play. You can only play that fast for so long without get­ lhe Vikings sure were ready Friday. They ting gassed,” Piercefield said. went on a 16-2 run in the first five minutes Parks caught the inbounds pass lo start lhe and led from start to finish in an 81-65 victo­ second half, and left alone on the wing fired ry over visiting Perry. up a three-pointer which put his team up 47­ The last week, we’ve really worked on 32. try ing to get up the floor quicker on offense.” Perry would rally. The Ramblers went on a said Piercefield. “We're a pretty athletic team seven-point run midway through the third and we re good in transition, but we’re not quarter which cut the Lakewood lead to 48­ great in the half-court game yet just because 39. but O’Mara drilled a three which was the ue rc so young. We’ve done a lot of running. start of a nine-point swing the other way for We did a drill called the Six Days of the Vikings. Christmas, which they didn’t really appreci­ Lakewood matched every Rambler run the ate. A lot of touches up apd down the floor. It rest of the way. showed tonight. Wc pushed the ball really Perry point guard Rickey Taylor led his well.” team with 22 points, and was able to penetrate Junior guard Kaleb Makley helped lead to the-rim a little more than the Vikings would that push, finishing with 13 points. have liked. He scored nearly half his points at “Kaleb Makley, that’s the best game he’s the foul line, where he was 10-of-l 1. played at the varsity level. He’s so athletic. Perry’ also got 19 points from Cooper Him having a big game like that really opens Hcminger, who matched O’Mara’s five stuff up.” Piercefield said. threes, and 14 points from Reese Middleton. Lakewood outrebounded the Ramblers 28­ Makley. Evan Knapp and Daniel Sauers each had three assists. 15 on the night, u gap that was helped by the Lakewood junior Kaleb Mawey races in for. a lay-up during his teams victory over visiting Perry Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikings’ 13 offensive rebounds. Lakewood returns to the court Friday when it plays host to Lowell. The Vikings arc cur­ rently 2-2 overall this year. Lakewood's Nate Kauffman (14) is whistled for a block as Perry point guard Rickey Taylor crashes into him in the lane during the first quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) From previous page ing.” Hannah Phommavongsa scored both goals for the Panthers. One county team did earn one district championship in the spring of 2013, the Maple Valley varsity baseball team. The Lions took their first district champi­ onship since 2001 by knocking off Saranac 4­ 3 in the district semifinal and then topping Hopkins 13-3 in the championship match in Vermontville. “They ’re just a great group of kids. They’ve played a lot of ba'cball together, since they were 7. 8.9 years old and they trust each other,” Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter said. “We talked about how the bot­ tom of our line-up came through. Everybody knows that everyone can do the job.” Tyler Hickey had the Lions Ione hit though Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its state qualifying perform­ in their 8-0 low to-Cabin Christian in theance at the Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by Rockford in February. Division 3 regional semifinals at Kircher Municipal Field in East Lansing in June. 30, with a 35th place finish. Walter qualified Hickey’s bouncing ball through lhe middle for the boys’ race as an individual and came with two outs in the bottom of the seventh up one spot short of earning a state medal spoiled the not-hit bid by the Squires’ Jamie with his 31 st-place time of 16:32.0. Bristol. "I can’t complain.” Walter said. “I feel like The Lions ended the year with a 21-9 I tried everything. 1 tried my hardest in that record. race and that was a tough race in the mud and "I’m proud of my kids.” Carpenter said. with the good competition this year 1 can’t be "I’ve got five seniors that have done a lot for too disappointed with 31st.” our program and we hate to see them go. but A couple of slate medals were earned by they’ve really been a catalyst since they were county athletes a couple weeks earlier at The freshmen to get us heading in the right direc­ Meadows Golf Course on lhe campus of tion. When they came in as freshmen, I think Grand Valley State University. Lakewood’s lhe year before we won only four, five or six girls’ team qualified for the Division 3 Stale games. We weren’t very good. We are a 21Finals for the second year in a row, and win team this year with a district champi­ Hastings sent seniors Kylee Nemetz and onship. so those five kids have done a heck of Katie Brown as individuals. a lot for our program." Nemetz, who tied for the OK Gold Lake wood’s varsity girls’ track and field Conference ’s individual championship. team nearly won a regional title in the spring, Nemetz earned her second straight state but finished one-point behind Eaton Rapids at medal by placing sixth wilh an 87-82-169 the Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by over the course of the 36-hole tournament. Mason. /V handful of Vikings, Thomapple Lakewood sophomore Emily Barker Kellogg- Trojans and Hastings Saxons did earned the first state medal ever by a Viking qualify for lhe Division 2 State Finals at the girls’ golfer, placing ninth with an 89-84-173. regional though. “I knew that this is what I’ve been working The top state finals finish was turned in by for all year and when someone asks me and the Trojan 1600-metcr relay team of Molly­ they say ‘how’d you do?’ I want to be proud Lark. Morgan McNutt, Fiona Shea and Taylor Ward .who’d helped TK’s girls share the OK Thornapple Kellogg senior David of what 1 said. So. that was kind of my goal Walter came up some spot short of earn­ ing a state medal at the Division 2 State Finals in November, placing 31st at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Gold Conference title with South Christian earlier in lhe season. Tlie Trojan foursome placed sixth al the finals with a time of 4:23.80. Lakewood earned three medals in the hur­ dles al the Division 2 finals hosted by Forest Hills Eastern. Senior Ellie Reynolds was eighth in lhe 100-mcter hurdles and eighth in lhe 300-meter low hurdles, while freshman teammate Samantha Morrison placed seventh in the 100-mcter hurdles. Hie top eight in each event earned state medals. One guy earned a state medal last spring TK junior David Walter. He ran in lhe two distance races al the D2 finals, the 1600-meter run and the 3200-metcr run. He placed sev­ enth in the 1600 meter run with a time of 4:23.80. ’Die lone medalist in Division 3. which held its finals al Comstock Park High School, was Delton senior Mallory Sewell who was* sev­ enth in the shot put competition. A number of those Trojans who took pan in the Division 2 Track and Field Finals last Lakewood sophomore Emily Barker June also took part in the Division 2 Slate finished the fall season with a ninth place Finals for cross country at Michigan finish at the Division 3 State Finals, earn­ International Speedway in Brooklyn in ing the first state medal over for a Viking November. golfer. The Lakewood girls had their best lhe Trojan girls’ team, led by junior finish at the state finals ever, placing Melissa Winchester, placed 13th. Winchester just missed the medals, which go to the top fourth. Saxon senior Kenny Cross works his way to a fourth place finish in Division 2’s 152pound weight class at the Individual State Finals in March. (Photo by Brett Bremer) today.” Barker said after day two of the finals. She helped the Lakewood team to its best ever finish as well. The Vikings were fourth in the final standings. The senior trio of Olivia Barker, Victoria Hager and Bryonna Barton each contributed to the team score over lhe course of lhe week­ end for the Vikings, as did junior Kennedy Hilley. The Vikings also bested Lansing Catholic this fall to win their first CAACWhite championship. Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team, which had a slightly better than expected season after losing most of its roster from the 2012 state championship team to graduation in the spring, also won a CAAC-While title in 2013 not dropping a single set in league play. The Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity­ girls’ swimming and diving team had its third consecutive undefeated regular season, win­ ning its third straight OK Conference Tier II title and sending a handful of girls to the Division 1 State Finals. There won’t be another C/\AC-White title in golf or volleyball for the Vikings. It was announced in 2013 that lhe Vikings and the Maple Valley Lions have formed a new con­ ference, the Greater Lansing /Xthletic Conference, which will begin competition during the 2014-15 school year. The league also includes Perry, Stockbridge, Leslie and Lansing Christian. "Our goal is to form a conference of like minded communities that will compliment each other academically and athletically,” said Stockbridge athletic director Korey Bradley in a statement in February. "This will assist us in creating a long term home that is both a competitive and a balanced fit for all teams involved. We arc in the early stages of forming this new conference and anticipate starting competition in the 2014-2015 school year.” The six schools have made a four-year commitment lo each other. While lhe Lions and Vikings are looking to compete with some closer and smaller schools, Thomapple Kellogg has been told to compete with some bigger ones. The Trojans moved into Class A for the first lime with the start of the 2013-14 school year. �Page 14 - Thursday, January 2, 2014 - Tho Hastings Banner Delton boys rally in second half to top Hastings by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball coach Steve Miknis said he never challenged a team ol his at any level in any sport the way he did his team Friday night. Delton Kellogg trailed 19-11 at the half at Hastings, and responded to its coaches pleas for better effort and execution with a 43-38 victory over the host Saxons. "We played so bad in lhe first half.’’ Miknis said. "At every' facet they beat us. They were physical. They shot the ball well, and we did­ n't. Wc talked about kind of being fearless against better teams, obviously a storied, tra­ ditional, powerhouse leant in the area like Hastings. Don Schils did a great job with them, and Steve (Storrs) docs a great job with them now. They look everything away from us, and it really challenged our guys to be a better team as far as the basics, rebounding, shooting, making free throws." Free throw shinning was huge in the ball game. Jeff Minehart was 11-of-II nt the hue and finished with a game-high 15 points to lead lhe Panthers. Delton Kellogg was 12-of15 as a team at the free throw line in lhe fourth quarter to complete the come-frombehind win. Hastings still led by double figures in the middle of the third quarter. The Panthers took their first lead of the game with just under five minutes remaining. The teams then went back and forth for a couple minutes before the Panthers finally sealed the win at the foul line. For the night. Delton was 23-of-3l at the free throw line, while the Saxons connected on just 12-of-26 attempts. "We had a nice little gut-check moment for ourselves and we basically came out and defensively picked it up, rebounded well,” Miknis said. "Their free throws hurt them a "ere key to keeping possession of the basket­ ball. T|)c saxons got their hand*, on a number of Anther passes, and Miknis said the Saxons' Canon Williams did a great defen lively at pestering his guards Troy Wooden and Leinaar. Alex McMahon and Cole Harden had eight points each to lead the Saxons offensively, while Danny Sprague added six points and Willianx; had five. Delton Kellogg returns to Kalamazoo Valley Association action at home against non-conference contest .it Recti Parchment Friday while Hastings travels for a Muskegon. * in « A Delton Kellogg freshman Cogan McCoy (22) tries to get around Hastings’ Zach McMahon in the lane during Friday night’s contest at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) little bit. Half-time was a great gut-check and the celebration after, from where we came it was all good. The boys enjoyed it.’’ Delton Kellogg also got II points from Landon Grizzle. Much of lhe Panther offense ran through Minehart, as Miknis said his length and speed Delton Kellogg guard Noah Leinaar attacks the basket during the second half of his team’s victory at Hastings Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon guard Carson Williams (20 ) crashes through the lane to get a shot up over Delton Kellogg’s Anthony Houtrow (32) during Friday night’s non-conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Vikes turn steals into points late in loss to Perry by Brvtt Bremer Sports Editor Defense turned into points for the Vikings late in Friday’s non-conference contest with visiting Perry. At some point thought, the offense has to start creating some points for lhe Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team. 'Die Vikings fell io 0-5 this season with a 36-26 loss to lhe Ramblers. Lakewood held the Ramblers to just 16 points in the first half, but trailed 16-7 at the break A bucket by Taylor VantLand opened lhe scoring, and the Vikings held the Ramblers* off the scoreboard for more than two minutes to start lhe game, but Lakewood’s only other field goals in the first half were a ihree-pointer by Emily Barker in lhe final seconds of the first quarter and a bas­ ket by Karly Morris midway through lhe sec­ ond quarter. "We’ve just got to come out and play four quarters,” said Viking head coach DennyFrost. "We’ve got to box out better. We’ve got so many things we’ve got to db. We’ve got to make shots. We missed a ton of easy shots, points and Kelsey Finch had nine. lhe defense helped Lakewood work its way back into the ballgame late. Lakewood went on a 7-0 run at one point in the final minutes, and also scored back-to-back buck­ ets earlier in the fourth quarter with Barker and Morris pressuring the Perry point guard at the top of the key. "In the fourth quarter we came out and played with a little passion," Frost said. “We got beat up a little bit early, physically, and they kind of laid down. During the fourth quarter we decided we weren’t going to take it anymore? and they starting playing with a little more passion. And then, the biggest key is once we made a play wc executed at lhe offensive end. Early, we’d get steals and then turn lhe ball right over. In lhe fourth quarter wc had some steals that turned into lay-ups and positive plays.” VantLand had a team-high eight points for Lakewood, while Morris added five and Jessyca Stoepker added four. Frost said he was also pleased with the adjustments Marie Hendrickson made on the offensive end as the game went on, running through her options and playing under con­ trol. She finished with three points. Lakewood returns to action Friday night at Lowell. Hastings girls move record to 5-1 with win over Godwin Lakewood’s Jessyca Stoepker drives past Perry’s Madison Hardy for two points during the third quarter of Friday night's non-conference contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) especially early. You look at that game, it’s 16-7 at half, it could easily have been 16-16 bailgame with many easy (shots was we had), and I look at like lay-ups, put-back type shots that we should make or you take steps on. you gel a steal and then you throw it away instead of convening and those little things.” 'The Ramblers started to take control of the game with a 7-0 run to start the second half. Perry’s lead eventually grew to as many as 18 points. Chasity Potter led the Ramblers with 11 Lakewood's Karly Morris drives around Perry’s Kelsey Finch during the first half of the Ramblers’ win at Lakewood High School Friday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule al: \v\vw,h«issk12 JEBLPAY, JAALJ3 3:00PM 300 PM 430 PM 4 30 PM fcOO PM 7-30 PM Frr?i ~ Gnj frith u Gr’i st G4i Varsty Boys Varsfiy Wednesday, Jan. 8 continued ‘BcxCi; Rce^-PirtefhS Baskrtal R-Tu-MrfHS RetT.s-P-fhsf HS Bastettf RttTiS-IW HS 8iAette3 Rtftns-FVfef HS Bisketo’! R^sPl^hS 6.06 PM 6-00 PM IHUmblwite Ih’onOyKJ H A Cheer GA JV Zetiard West MS (MJUerf ZeelarJWedHS A A OK Vid 630 PM Ba/J Vwty GR CiTcit Or-TJ A Saxon point guard Grace Meade flips up a shot in the lane durino Fridm, conference contest against visiting Godwin Heights. 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(Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons got off to a great start and car­ ried that through four quarters to score their fifth victory of lhe season Friday. Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team improved to 5-1 with a 62-41 victory over visiting Godwin Heights. The Saxons led 14-4 after one quarter. "We had good focus during Thursday’s practice and that carried over to the game as lhe girls were ready to go hard al the opening tip,” said Hastings head coach Mike Engle Maddie Dailey had 24 points to go with seven rebounds to lead the Saxons. Grace Meade chipped in 16 points and seven steals XS* SiXbC,T> had-,en -nd six .he^lfSaXOnS PUShed ,hcir lcad «o 35-17 „t We rebounded and executed mn* i r rotations much better tonight .which todl^ a pnonty in pmctfce.” Engle said “Weh ‘T?” offensive rebounds and tum«l .i. W h ,d 13 limes, which ereatlv ir.nl 1* ,hcm ov,:r 31 ties to score."*’ ’ ncrcased our opponuniReX-teStfen w ii°haetion Friday at Tuesday. ' "Kn W,U head «° Chariot?' � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-01-09.pdf 2b798268be2f4a5e2e83e943e5dfc959 PDF Text Text Hastings* ***•* Hastings School board elects new officers Blizzard n®ay tOp stories of new year See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Pagc 4 Viking wins battle of state medalists See Story on Page 14 23314517 Devoted to the Interestsdf Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 ANNER Thursday. Ja'’ua'y 9, 2014 _ PRICE 75C County looks for new start after startling vote by Doug Vanderbaan January Series underway at Hastings library The 27lh edition of Calvin College’s award-winning January Series features a .lineup of speakers who are engaged in some of the nation’s most important and timely discussions. A host of nationally acclaimed speakers will continue those conversations on Calvin’s Grand Rapids campus. Hastings Public Library is again serving as a site where local residents can view die scries at 12:30 p.m. each weekday through Jan. 28. Doors will open at noon. The 2014 lineup of speaker, includes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson, the founder of ESPN Bill Rasmussen and one of the leading cvangelical voices to come out of the American* civil rights movement. John M. Perkins, to name a few. The experts will be covering some of today’s most relevant topics. For more information about the January Series, email Kristi Potter. kpotterw calvin.edu, or call 616-520-7018. Alzheimer's support group to meet next Thursday The local Alzheimer's disease support group will meet Thursday. Jan. 16, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging. 320 W. Woodlawn , Ave.. Hastings. The local group meets the third Thursday of each month. Respite care is available, call 269-948-4856. ■ For more information, visit wwAv.aIz.org/mglc or call 800-272-3900. Hastings boys’ basketball alumni weekend Jan. 17-18 The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball program is hosting its 9th Annual Alumni Event Jan 17 and 18. The Saxons host Thomapple Kellogg for the varsity basketball contest Friday. Jan. 17. Similar to past events, all former Hastings varsity boys’ basketball players are invited to attend the game free of charge with their families and to join together at a reception following the game. An odd versus even years alumni game will be held Saturday. Jan. 18. at Hastings High School. While not necessary, alumni are asked to please RSVP by calling varsity head coach Steven Storrs at 269-967-1414 or by email at storrs22tehotmail.com if they plan on attending. Please also note if you plan on playing in the alumni game. Alumni and fans of Saxon basketball are all invited to join the Saxon Basketball Victory Club. The establishment of the Victory Club has created a source for consistent improvements and maintenance ol the pro­ gram Donations made to the Saxon Basketball Victory Club allow the basket­ ball program to reduce its reliance on school funds. This season the program pur­ chased a one-y ear license for the use of a software program called Hudl. This soft­ ware allows our players to view game footage on the Internet and coaches to exchange games electronically. A donation of any amount is greatly appreciated Saxon team shirts are "dri-fit” !ypc performance shirts and a great way to show your support for Hastings Basketball. Short sleeve shirts are $15 and long sleeve shirts are $20. Coach Storrs said the Hastings basket­ ball program wishes to continue making great memories for our players and your donation will help carry <hi this tradition, Editor When Hastings resident Rick Moore addressed Barry County Commissioners dur­ ing the public comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting, he complimented them on their ‘•transition in government without bloodshed" following the election of Joyce Snow io replace Craig Stolsonburg as chair. There may not have been blood, but Moore had to walk over bodies to get to the lectern following the 4-3 vote that ousted Stolsonburg and triggered some blistering verbal crossfire. "There is no logical reason to change lead­ ership in the middle qf an elected term unless there is gross malfeasance,” said Stolsonburg from a prepared statement read prior to the vote "If commissioners are try ing to receive more lenient meeting attendance policies, favorable committee assignments, more pay, less work, pet projects, or any other conflicts of interest, then this change of leadership would make sense." “I don’t have a political agenda, and, for myself, I think that will be a positive thing. Sometimes when you have a political agenda, it gets in the way of progress.” Joyce Snow, County Commission Chair Commissioner Ben Geiger, who was replaced by Jim DeYoung as vice chair for the coming year on the same 4-3 vote — with Snow; DeYoung. Jim Dull, and Howard "Hoot" Gibson voting in the majority — sug­ gested that’s exactly why the change was made in remarks following the meeting. "This little coup business is sad.” was Geiger’s take on Tuesday’s affair. "Firstly, Washington-style politics does not belong in the county courthouse, but some commission­ ers are too focused on more power and green­ er pastures rather than on today’s issues. "Clearly, some commissioners are frustrat­ ed with their ideas not being heard, but you’ve got to have communication with the board to advance your ideas.” Though he w as evasive about naming those unheard ideas, Geiger was straightforward about commissioner communications that were not shared with the entire board. . The newly organized Barry County Commission poses Wednesday afternoon, prior to a strategic planning session. Chair Joyce Snow is flanked by Craig Stolsonburg, Jon Smelker, Vice Chair Jim DeYoung, Howard “Hoot” Gibson, and Ben Geiger. Not pres­ ent for the photo is Jm Dull (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) * kgrrvtp of Ctmitt’^oMn. udUxi for quite some time and planned this out,” Geiger charged. "It hurts thauheydidn’t talk to all of us because that’s exactly vhat needs to hap­ pen if you're going to more this county for­ ward. It irks me that weliad a leadership change with no explanation or an agenda moving forward." Snow, however, was adamant in comments made during the meeting and in a phone con­ versation later that no such collusion took place and that the change was precisely due to the lack of an agenda addressing long-fester­ ing issues in the county. . "There are a lot of things — including county wide recycling, farmland preservation, the one-year review of the animal shelter — that w ere on the agenda at one time, but got put off to the side and nothing was ever done." pointed out Snow in her post-meeting remarks. "Sometimes it’s better to do some­ thing, even if it's the wrong thing, than to do nothing at all. "I don't have a political agenda, and. for myself, I think that will be a positive thing. Sometimes when you have a political agenda, it gets in the w ay of progress.’’ In comment* mmle-*af!er her nomination but before the vote va.s taken. Snow chal­ lenged Stolsonburg on his assessment of the leadership change as "simply malice in the way this is happening and in what happened behind closed doors." • "I don't think a lot of behittd-lhc-doors talk look place other man the doors you and Ben talked behind." retorted Snow, also reminding See COUNTY BOARD, pg. 2 Mew Year’s baby arrives Saturday Barry County welcomed its first new resident Jan. 4 at Pennock Hospital. Grayson Lee Milligan was born at 1:05 a.m. to Kimberly Pyle and Darren Milligan of Freeport. Weighing in at six pounds and 15 ounces, the baby boy assumed little-brother status to his big brother, Anthony Pyle, 9. pictured here holding Grayson. Hastings board releases tentative superintendent search calendar Cold commute io benefits of fresh air and vitamin D-infused sunshine 9ot consideration Tuesday morning when the temperature registered minus 10 de9rees Fahrenheit and he wind-chill factor was hovering around 25 degrees bck»v zero- The National Weather Service warned people against being outdoors for pro!on9ed Periods of time Tuesday due to the extreme conditions. Everyone can |00k forward to the seemingly balmy weekend weather, which is expected to reach the upp^f 30s SuUnday, although Friday could bring freezing rain. Here, an employee hurries into an office at the Barry Enrichment Center in Hastings Tuesday morning. (Photo by K3thy Maurer) by Sandra Pon&tto Stuff Writer As it starts its second superintendent search in two years, the Hastings Area Sch<x)ls Board of Education will once again seek comments and suggestions from locus groups and the community before posting he posi­ tion. The focus groups and community forum will be conducted Thursday. Jan. 16 Those invited to participate in the focus groups will be informed of the rime and location. Even one is invited io attend the community forum, which will lie held al 7 pm. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand St. Hastings. Friday, Jan. 3, the board hail a special meeting with former Thornapple Kellogg superintendent Gan Rider, who now con ducts superintendent searches through Michigan Leadership Institute to set a tenia live schedule lor their search. In addition to the focus groups and com­ munity forum Jan. 16. other tentative key dates are: Wednesday. Jan 22. |x>4 the po>ilion; Wednesday, Feb. 19. lasting deadline lor applications. Wednesday, Feb. 26, board interview training and candidate selection workshop; Saturday, March. 8. first round interviews;Tuesday, March IS, second round interview; Friday. Marvh 21; second round interview; Monday, March 31, selection of new superintendent The boaid said it is encouraging the public Io attend all community forums and inter­ views. The contract lor inter,.n suix-ontendent Chris (. ooley is through April 30. .Should the board decide Io extend Cooley \ ln{er supcrmlendcnt contract beyond (hat due while it continues to search for a pennanent replacement, it will be at 4 rate o 2? ’ workday. 4 P^ �• J ‘i ’ * ’ :’U *-•«* ai^’u. Afi Winter Storm Ion puts eye on local r0^ds N the snow and sub-zero temperatures were not enough, the Po,ar the area like a two-day flu brought with it plenty of wind. Here, snow leap P a guardrail on M-43 north of Hastings Monday afternoon. Winds gustingI per hour early in the week reduced visibility and created drifts, esp north/south roads and highways. Schools, county offices and some bus,ne* closed Monday. City, county and state road crews have been busy trying to . * P P with snowing and drifting (Photo by Kathy Maurer) Weather close to setting records in Barry County County road crews have been trying to keep ahead of the fallen and drifting snow on the county’s 1,065 miles of paved and grav­ by Constance Checscman Staff Writer Although winter is officially less than three weeks old. winter weather has been a hot topic Some records have been lied, and the remaining months.still hold plenty of specu­ lation. “We could enjoy an old-fashioned winter of just a few inches a week or we could expe­ rience more of what we’ve seen recently.” suggested Dave McIntyre, a Hastings resident and climatologist with the National Weather Service. McIntyre said the winter storm that bar­ reled in Saturday. Jan. 4, brought snow totals by Sunday evening to 14.2 inches. •‘Winds causing drifting married with the extremely cold arctic air to make fora record­ breaking combination.” said McIntyre. Temperatures registering minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit Tuesday at 7 a.m. tied the record set in 1988. said McIntyre. Hastings averages about 70 inches of snow per year. As ol Tuesday morning, the area has received 46 inches. For comparison, McIntyre said 2012 had a total of 56.5 inches, and 2008 had 99 inches. “So wc are well on our way to surpass this amount before winter comes to an end. he said of the average snowfall. “We have 15 inches on the ground right now “ added McIntyre. “Il’s been a long time since we’ve seen this much snow on the ground at one time.” According to the National Weather Service, a warming trend this weekend could bring more snow and rain. McIntyre hinted that records could be tied or broken in the coming weeks, and he suggested anticipating and preparing for more interesting weather before the season is over. el roads. (Photo provided by Barry County Road Commission) County road crews across the Lower Peninsula worked a third straight day Monday, battling winter storm Ion which brought near-record-setting 24-hour snowfall, lingering lake-effect snow, drifting conditions and extreme cold. Crews have been working 12- to 14-hour days, circling back to plow the same roads again that they began in the pre­ dawn hours, said Denise Donohue, director of the County Road Association of Michigan. “None of the rest of us can get safely to or from hospitals, work or school until our coun­ ty and local road agencies have cleared the roads and applied traction-assisting materi­ als," she said the crews she called incredibly dedicated. Many county road workers in the areas of heaviest snow, including Barry County, began work between 3 and 4 a.m. Tuesday. Roads must be cleared before salt, anti-freeze agents order to bring the proper force to clear a road, or sand can be applied. Frigid temperatures plows must travel at a specific speed. Drivers should yield the right-of-way to plows. limit the effectiveness of these substances. Some 90,(X)0 miles — the vast majority of Swirling snow and poor visibility can make a Michigan roads — arc under the care of coun­ vehicle less visible to the plow than expected. Michigan law prohibits pushing snow ty road agencies, which have had significant funding and staff reductions over the last across the roadway when clearing driveways. When possible, avoid driving until roads decade, said Donohue. While there is no question the agencies will gel the job done arc clear. this week, they have already weathered some "We all owe a debt of gratitude to our coun­ significant snow and ice events that will pull ty road agencies," said Donohue. "For many resources away from needed repair work this of us, this storm event caused a day off of summer. work, college or school. But for our road Barry County Road Commission crews are agencies, these are the days they work the tasked with keeping 1.065 miles of gravel and hardest. Because most Michigan residents paved roads clear and in good shape. live on county-maintained roads, our county They and the state’s other 82 county road plow drivers realize they arc working to pro­ agencies remind motorists to: tect their own families, friends and neighbors Leave “room to groom” for snowplows. In by keeping local roads clear and safe.” COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 Stolsonburg of another instance “when you commissioner plot. “I would deny that,” maintained DeYoung, took me in the other room.” “I talked with ex cry body individually .” “and I don’t know why Craig even made ih.At responded Stolsonburg. “Most of my com­ statement. I lend to agree with Joyce that the ments were not aimed at you. You could be a only arms 1 saw twisted was from lhe chair good chair someday. Today is just not the himself and Ben because they were both vying for the chair.” day.” Nevertheless, pain seemed evident follow­ Stolsonburg’s chief objection to Snow’s nomination was her lack of board experience, ing the 4-3 vote, to which Stolsonburg, Geiger citing the fact that her board service has been and Jon Smelkcr tallied their negative one year, not enough lime to develop needed responses, moving from verbal tension to an relationships with other elected officials, added dimension. “You want lhe seal now or later?” department heads and employ ees necessary to Stolsonburg asked Snow as he passed the being an effective county leader. He also took note that Barry County is one chair’s gavel down to lhe far end of lhe table. “No. I’ll sit right here the whole time,” of few in the 83-county state to hold annual leadership elections, instead opting for bi­ responded Snow. Though leading her first meeting in the annual elections to align with election cycles. In response following the meeting. Snow wake of a firestorm as the board adopted pointed out her career experience has includ­ board rules, accepted committee assignments, ed the management of a $14 million human assigned citizens to related boards and com­ resources budget, oversight of Michigan missions. and approved lhe 2014 meeting Works programs in 11 different counties, and schedule. Snow came away optimistic that she’ll be able to build consensus in her new oversight responsibility for 2,300 people. “What Craig said was based on hurt feel­ role. “As chair, pari of my responsibility is to be ings,” said Snow. “I was hoping Craig would have taken lhe vice chair position because it sure that all sides are heard and to ensure that would have been a smart move for him polit­ commissioners all work together." Snow said following the meeting. “Thai’s not to say lhey ically. but he chose not to." Commissioner Jim Dull had placed all will work together ... but we do need to Stolsonburg’s name in nomination for vice work together to seek out a person's strengths chair, but Stolsonburg immediately ruled out and then use those strengths for lhe better­ ment of the community." accepting it. It look only minutes following the meeting As the board’s new vice chair, DeYoung negates possibilities thai a board divided so for Stolsonburg to feel stronger. “I feel like I’ve had 30 pounds lifted off strongly over leadership change will remain fractured. me.” he said in a phone conversation after the “I don’t think we’ve really had a divided meeting. “I’ll probably have more influence board at all up until this point,” said (as a trustee) even though this past year 1 did­ DeYoung, in a later conversation, "in a situa­ n’t hold back. When I was chair, I tried to let tion where you have to vote one member as a the board come to its own consensus rather chair, obviously you’re going to have some than try- to direct something. That’s probably division. We’ve pretty much agreed on every­ what got me in trouble because other mem­ thing else, and I think that will continue." bers of the board w ould not stand up for what Though in agreement with Snow that the I thought was lhe right position. Now. I’ll be change was precipitated by issues that “just able to speak more freely and dig in to things kind of stagnated over the year and frustrated a lot more." some of us.” DeYoung was also resolute in his It will also allow him lime to begin fund­ assertion that it was not the result of a four- raising fot his upcoming political future. Don Wellfare’s 90th Birthday Celebration Date: Time: Place Sunday, January 12 2 to 4:30 p.m. Elks Lodge 102 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml Please join us for cake & ice cream Hosted by daughters Vicki & Sue Cards only . ,t if*) . • 'There is no ItycaHeason to change leadership h the middle of an elected term diless there is gross malfeasance. I! commissioners are trying to receive mote lenient meeting attendance polcies. favorable committee assignments, more pay, less work, pet projects, or any other conflicts of interest, then this change of leadership would make sense.” • Craig Stolsonburg I ....................... — ’---------- ----------------------------------------- Though speculated on widely. Stolsonburg’s interest in running for a state representative seat in 2016 was fomully acknowledged in his statement Tuesday at lhe board meeting. “I’m looking al 2016,’’ stated Stolsonburg. “I’m going to run again for the county com­ mission this full then, in the fall of 2016. run for (Slate Rep.) Mike Callton’s seat because that’s when he’ll be term limited.” That’s the kind of planning that, Geiger says, makes for effective politics. “This is the first we’ve heard about Snow’s desire to be lhe board chair,” suggested Geiger. “It’s clear that Joyce has advanced some things on fracking policy, but I really don’t know what else is on her agenda.” Told that Snow said that she never cam­ paigned for the board chair position, Geiger was quick with a retort. “Unless you deny being a candidate." he avowed, “you arc a candidate.” In other business, the board voted to rec­ ommend approval of the following resolu­ tions at next week’s formal board of commis­ sioner’s meeting: • The scheduling of a public hearing regarding an amendment to lhe Barry County Central Dispatch/911 Sen-ice Plan that would allow the addition of two law enforcement officers to its technical advisory board. As explained by Central Dispatch Director Phyllis Fuller, to comply with Law Enforcement Identification Network, the two additional officers are needed to meet the required 51 percent of law- enforcement mem­ bership. Once the public hearing is complet­ ed, the board then can formally approve the service plan amendment. • An occupancy sharing arrangement allowing Cherry Street Health Services to use clinic space al the Barry - Eaton District Health Department to provide primary care services for uninsured and Medicaid-eligible residents of Barry County. A nearly SI million federal grant allowed the Grand Rapids-based agency to expand its services to rural areas under financial stress. Commissioners approved for­ warding the request to next week’s official board meeting but requested an amendment to the resolution that would ensure “reasonable rent" revenues be directed to the county rather than to the health department. Colette Scrimgcr, BEDHD health officer, had requested that those revenues stay with BEDHD to offset building transition costs related to staffing and legal costs as well as computer and furniture expenses. “We’re the ones that own the building.” pointed out Smelker, “and if we do it one way with other departments, we should do it lhe same here.” Commissioners requested that the resolu­ tion offer Scrimger the opportunity to present budget expenses to the board for reimburse­ ment as future situations require. The board will meet Tuesday, Jan. 14, for its official meeting beginning at 9 a.m. in the meeting chambers al the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. Hastings school board elects new officers and director of business services to approve withdrawals from savings accounts n .’nPr g?K1C<! ^,ingS Ci,y Bank- Union Bank, Firstbank. Chemical Bank. JP Morgan Chase. Fifth Third Bank and the MiehiZm Schoo! District Liquid Asset ^nd ptf as by Sandra I’onsctto Before the Hastings B°ard of Education conducted its annual ot?an’zational meeting during its monthly "Otk session Tuesday evening. Hastings inten,n superintendent Chris Cooley took a fc* n,inulcs to ‘ssue 3 •statement regarding recent questions and comments from the puH’c ;,s lo why the dis­ trict did not make its M'ties available for use as a Red Cross shelter during the pre­ Christmas ice storm. , . "There were question* about why our facilities weren’t used 3*3 Red Cross c,ncr‘ fiency shelter as they ,n lhc P*?’ when TK |Thw>app1' Kd,OgB’ M“± School was. s'in,p|c reason was our buildings didn't have P‘"'er un,il Mo"da>' »f'enu>o„. a„dhad nl?. t«en up elsewhere by ill* «“•*• ^x,k-y fS“lhe Hastings Area School* »“ ' ‘dl business of helpi,,,. the community. We wil J-erlainly coming hd? "hc"e'cr we um 1 his time. wc j„.. didn'i have power, edherW1|h all ho^r, members present. U »' > ,ook 20 niinutes to c^uC' T of meeting, indu r ihe annual election "llicers r 'F . were elected unanimously pre'i'lent; ^an PaUon. vke nJl,l‘..a Valerie Slaughter. ^ta,y..;uidP^lu<k;^sumr. •--a depositories for the district during 2014 and continue its accounts with lhstin»<. r, education; that the cun-i - i le board of lion director be appoiXdc"’ b'SlmC’ cer. and the director of busingserV* °*IL appointed the Freedom of W ,Ces ** coordinator and also aeent ♦°nnation Act lhe purpose of issuing fnd nT b°ard for all meetings pursuant to th^Own °' Act, m the event of his -.k P Meetings istrativc assistant wfil ^SCncc' lhe admin‘•"'mate. ncse auXri^.tappoin,ed “ an ments are to continue umilTh* « P,’Oint' meeting of the board. 20 S annual Jion mXonsMht'tt i'romX'br^’'01’1 clcc’ Jon Hart Is the new president of the Hastings Board of Education. and accounts; designating the board's treas­ urer, secretary and director of business sen-, ices as signatories on district checking accounts; and authorizing the superintendent Announced ih-it tu» 20*I* p^m °f Northc^rn •7’ 171. 6^ St. �g Local leaders offer their prognostications for 2014 The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 9. 2014 — Pago 3 Though ii‘< a rr . the Banner went t KU r lo F’n *’ "‘zard down, fines! this week »° CW lbe community's might br,nc ?C( a al "hat 21)14 cred >>> <>ur ne^Tt? r ,bc S’"” community leaders- 1 rum 4 saml'^nS of Chrix Cooley Chris Cooler ' x?h VurC" Seh,*>h the Hastinov ' a 10 ^as been at the helm of "Upcrimenden/ To Schools district since resigned \ov ->n “Jo Geer,inPs suddenly hired, said th-.t. ’ - nnnnhs aftcr being difficult to 1’/ ,n,JPm superintendent, it is u ill bring P^’^ns of what the year and tl^^ h,n? a new superintendent. Xn .nT?" WiH bri"8 his or her own how th/ “al v*sion "ill help determine Th « .v Wi" mo"-' he said. ly certain Cr’ sa’^ Sonic things are fair- r CUf-°ne inore lra»ning session for lhe mmn M?1 K,ds Hcarts program that will be u 0 7 and ?Ve he moving forward he <aidC“\vlnC!fS f>namic ls!rategic] Plan" • • >e also hope to continue working wnh our teachers who have already given so *» Uf„ -tO dlc district as we look at the i iTwhon we need to take to continue to grow our fund balance either by looking at new ways to tighten our belts or grow our rev­ enues. Bui. the biggest thing is that by July 1. we will have a new superintendent,” said Cooley. Frank Campbell City of Hustings Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said the upcoming year will see some changes in the local landscape. “Hie Walgreens project at the comer of Stale and Broadway is moving forward, and the city has acquired the former Ace Hardware Toy Box and garden center, those w ill be tom down during the summer to make way for Parking Lot X and Parking Lot 9. There s nothing official yet; I’m still working on it. but I’d like to sec Parking lx>l 9 become a trail head with a restroom for the Riverwalk. People could start there and then go either east Or w est on lhe trail.” Campbell said that during 2014 lhe Riverwalk trail will be extended west from lyden Park to McDonalds. "That will happen for sure." he said. According lo Campbell, other projects in the city include the Michigan Department of Transportation’s project that will include por­ tions of Green StreeVM-37 and will reduce the four-lane portion of Hanover Strcet/M-37 to one lane of traffic in each direction with a center turn lane and include resurfacing of lhe Highway to Xl-79, The west end of Green Street will undergo pavement. repair^. ,from Park Street io Heath Road. Campbell said that while city residents may not notice the changes, the city is continuing repairs and upgrades to its wastewater treat­ ment plant, which will increase the plant’s efficiency. Valerie Byrnes Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance Valerie Byrnes, the executive director of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Alliance, said that in 2014 business and com­ munity leaders and members throughout the county will continue to work together for the benefit of all. “I think that for Barry County as a whole we will continue to see the collaboration of community and business leaders and mem­ bers which w ill result in grow th in both indus­ try and retail,” she said. ‘There is a commit­ ment among community leaders to create new opportunities for business leaders and focus on each community as a hub from which growth will spread. “Il's all positive as far as 1 can see,” said Byrnes. “Our chamber of commerce is strong, and with the economic development alliance, we see a lot of positive things coming this year.” . Joyce Snow, Chair Barry County Board of Commissioners “Hopefully, some things are going to be done on issues like fracking and farmland preservation that still need to be addressed. “The budget is in good shape, but there things within county government that also need to be addresed such as lhe information technology department. That department is serving way more people than it should We need lo find a way to be able to provide more assistance to them. “We need to look at where money is being spent within our county government. Maybe there are some areas that have more funds than are necessary while other areas are just scraping by. Things fluctuate within depart­ ments and some places may need more money during certain years. We need to take a closer look at that rather than just saying ‘ fbis amount goes here’ and it’s the same amount every year “Another issue is the need for a new jail or to do something with the present one. We pent a hirge amount of money last month on housing inmates outside the county because (,f overcrowding and we’ve spent in other months as well. We spend a lot over course of , year because more people are being sen­ tenced. That’s something that could be looked at. Perhaps fieople in for 60 days could I ove an ankle bracelet or probation, “Hopefully, the jail issue will be part of yr strategic planning sessions and out of that Paul Blacken we’ll also identify the areas that are of the most importance to the county right now. Most urgently, lhe strategic planning process will allow us to develop a plan for the county. That plan won’t be jusi for commissioner on the board right now but for lhe next group of commissioners to continue to follow. “We’ll have a reason behind the plan w-c adopt and documentation so that three, four, five years down the road, the goals will still be there. " On farmland preservation, we either have to decide to have an ordinace — which wc already have — and whether to keep lhe board that is now lhe governing body. We have to determine if we’re going to try to move farmland preservation into another area such as the Barry Conservation District or as part of County Planning and Zoning. Anything that’s done can be undone. If some­ thing’s done and it looks down lhe road that it was not the right thing then, whatever gov­ erning body is in place al the time can make a change. But, to still talk and talk makes it frustrating. Personally, I think there should be two separate ordinances, one for agricultural preservation and the other for open land preservation. One commissioner asked to put them together and then have them be separate. Open spaces include swamps and woodlots.’’ Dave Jasperse Pharmacist, Bosley Pharmacy owner and Hastings City Council member “Hastings has done pretty, well over lhe years,” said "We need to keep doing what we have been doing. Last year was a very good year, with the numerous events and activities and work done in and around the communi­ ty.” . Indicating lhe building of the new Shell gas station, the move to Felspauch by Ace Hardware, new tenants moving into South Jefferson Street, art sculptures in the city lim­ its. and the splash park, arc "an awesome addition to our downtown," said Jaspers. Insight from Jasperse on what he sees in lhe year 2014 for Hastings and Barry County, by way of leadership, paints a picture of the Hastings community. “This past year was show a big difference from previous years as the council and com­ munity members have gotten together to resolve issues,” said Jasperse. With a stagnate economy of previous years, Jasperse believes Hastings has weathered well the economic difficulties, which can be seen with the projects and programs and work being done to continuing improve the com­ munity. /Xcknowledging the importance of young people developing leadership skills, he applauded the Barry Community Foundation, directed by Bonnie Hildreth, for channeling the creative energies of youths into a positive and communal direction. Clarifying that he does not see himself as a leader in the community, Jasperse said that the city of Hastings is strong with ideas,” and we have many active leaders in this commu­ nity.” Jaspers has been a fixture of Hastings for over 40 years and he takes personal responsi­ bility for the growth and success for all of South Jefferson Street, noting, "there is no crime to speak of here, and the police depart­ ment is great and supportive” “All retail, restaurant, shopping, art, all cul­ tural investment is long term success for the city. The Downtown Development Authority is instrumental in finding the people, perspec­ tives and funding to support pursuing contin­ ued improvements to our community.” “It was very creative for Bolthouse to move into the old Felspauch building that had sal empty for a few years, indicating a big and continuing investment by them." "Our County economics is strong as well, the city hall is a work in progress, but we are progressing. Hiring John Hart is money well spent to pet the city involved with develop­ ment," said Jasperse, “he has a lot a great ideas to grow with,” With room to grow, Jasperse is hopeful (he city will be able lo fill the Kmart plaza/mall He’s pleased with the return of the Gus Mucker Tournament to Hastings, and with lhe large attendance to the annual Summer Fest held in August, and the addition of the BarryRoubaix Bike Race, and he says he would love to sec monthly events developed that could include local adult sports team events and theater productions. "The city hasn’t been frivolous with its financial responsibilities," said Jasperse, "yet there is always room for improved effi’cien- Valeri0 Byrnes cies," said Jasperse Noting the planned improvements to the sidewalks and streets is nearing completion, Jasperse feels its a positive impact to the community to improve sidewalks in and all through thc city. “The stale has spent quite a bit of money to improve highways and the repaving of M-43 is also planned this ycarCurrently a city council board member and filling a chair on the joint planning commis­ sion collaboration between the city of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township, Jasperse has grown right along with the com­ munity, starting oul over 4 decades ago as a manager for the pharmacy located on South Jefferson streel. He has been a member of the city planning commission tor 30 years. "Hastings is what you want your home­ town to be,” surmised Jasperse, "and I believe it to be true. Our appeal brings people here and they stay.” Hastings can be grateful Dave Jasperse decided lo stay, too. Paul Blacken Superintendent lo Delton Kellogg Schools “I. of course, think that education K-12 is paramount, and Barr)’ County has a leader­ ship group that is very impressive, led by Bonnie Hildreth, that is working on just that. The cultivation of leadership in our youth will inject renewed ideas, energy and commitment to continuing thc success, growth and improved living standards within Barry County. I am also interested in the disaster relief plans in Ban)’ County that are under­ way. particularly in Barry Township, as we, as a school, arc in the becoming a Red Cross shelter, in the vtar future.” Blacken encouraged jupport within the community to prepare for emergency situa­ tions. such as has been made evident with lhe radical weather patterns the last couple of years. “1 think this is a good idea to gel our county ready for such events, like the power outages recently experienced by over 90 per­ cent of thc residents within the counly. I also think environmental issues will be at lhe fore­ front. as they should be, as wc have such a beautiful county we need to preserve Further business development, particularly down in the Delton area, would be advantageous for our county, as well, to provide more jobs and community networking," added Blacken. "It is important to look towards the future.” said Blacken who applauded the support of schools by it’s community of residents. “Schools are a testament to the difference a community can make in the growth and edu­ cation of its children." Blacken shared his discontent with lhe cur­ rent model of financial support to schools in Michigan and nation-wide. “The state of Michigan has dis-invested in the schools, and there is a price for that. When there is an inequity in funding education, the kids feel the impact, in many ways. We need the best and brightest students to go into teaching and education.” Blacken continued, “A school district tries to make decisions that do not affect lhe chil­ dren in an adverse way." Blacken said. "To improve the success of our students, the slate has to rc-invcsl in the schools." Laid Forbes Director of Barry County United Way When asked what is driving the success of the local community. Forbes gushed, “The teenagers, of Barry County, they have provide a significant amount of leadership over this past year and just watching their involvement I would say our youth are taking big leads in moving and changing Barry County." "I look at the youth advisory council, and its impact on the community , । k)ok aI thc team leadership groups with Barry county substance abuse and how-, jn one (hey make decision and a choice and continue to follow' through that choice for the rest of theyear. Thomappje Kellogg student body/youth leadership along with the student council, and entire student body have committed to do service projects, including pet canj an(i assjs lance, food raising events, many community activities and every student will be participat­ ing.” Focusing attention to examples of leader­ ship success, Fort*' noted the 2013 Athena Leadership Award presented to Lyndsey Fischer, teacher aI Ih°niapp|c Kellogg Schools, for one of the projects that .students developed, with fl»nlnlal assistance from adults. Frank Campbell “These youth are planning and doing, like the Substance Abuse Council, lhe team lead­ ership challenge, all examples of our local youth making a difference,” said Forbes. Envisioning for thc Barry County commu­ nity, Forbes endeavors to "continue to grow programs based on needs of community, working on making sure programming is available that positively impacts the youth, seniors, and veterans of our community and that we are providing funding and services for Chris Cooley these groups." "With United Way and Barry- County Fire Association, as a whole, lhe 911 board, all of those things I am so proud and honored to be a part of." said Forbes, "Just helping others see the vision and where do wc go from here. Helping people see how when we work together, how strong wc are and what an dif- See PREDICTIONS, pg. 10 City of Hastings to pick up storm debris Broken branches will likely continue to dot lhe area, but Hastings city crews will do what they can to remove debris. The pre-Christmas ice storm began one day. and finished the next, but the cleanup is going to take months. Hastings Department of Public Service crews began cleanup almost immediately, and city hall has received many questions from residents City Manager Jeff Mansfield said lhe city wants* to let residents know what to and shared the following information in a press release issued Friday : • City crews arc currently addressing potentially dangerous hanging limbs and debris over roadways, sidewalks and public areas. The city is bringing in extra equipment to assist in the effort. While most immediate threats have been eliminated, a laige number of limbs are still hanging. Residents are asked to call Hastings City Hall, 269-945-246X. to report any immediate dangers. • The city is unable to address limbs or trees that are hanging on pow er or other utili­ ty lines; residents should contact Consumers Energy for such situations. • City crews will remove broken limbs and debris from city trees in the public right-ofway over private yards and non occupied areas as they are able to get lo them. However, the process will take time, said Mansfield. Residents are encouraged to look up to identi­ fy and avoid potentially hazardous situations. • Crews will remove limbs placed on the struetside curb in coming weeks. Limbs should be placed behind the curb to allow tor snow removal and prevent hazardous driving conditions. Mansfield said crews will make numerous passes through the city as the clean-up progresses. • City workers will remove limbs fallen from trees located in the right-of-way in pri­ vate yards. The city will noi be addressing broken limbs or damaged trees that are grow­ ing on private property, although those limbs and debris will be collected if they are placed at lhe curb. • Natural Christmas trees may be placed aI the curb for pick up this year, although the program was discontinued years ago Trees will be picked up with the other limbs and debris. ••Please bear with is as we collect the debris remaining tiom the ice storm." said Mansfield. "It may lake some weeks or even months for us to address all of the dam»„e lh ‘ ice storm created. But again, please call city hall and let us know it you become aw-ue of any potentially hazardous conditions in nub lie lirt-as “ �9c 4 Thuraflay. January 9, 2014 -- The Hastings Blizzard of 2014 may top the stories of the new yoar Even before this week’s deep freeze, conditions were cold enough to put a cap on the Thornapple River. This photo of the river beneath the Michigan Avenue bridge in Hastings was taken Saturday morning. We're dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our stat! memlxTs that represents Barry County. Il you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058; or email ncws<««> j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when lhe photo was taken, who took lhe photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Trooper trapper Banner, Dec. 10. 1959 Friendly beaver — Barry County is a wonderful vacationland and it has many kinds of wildlife, including beaver. These two were recently caught by State Trooper Bill Hummell, of Yankee SPrings Road, who caught the pair after a beaver dam caused flooding of Butler Road near Taylor and Ellis lakes in Maple Grove Township. Here. Mrs. Ray Jenkins (former Barbara Rivett), who recently began working as a secretary in the Hastings Chamber of Commerce office, watches Hummell as he shows off a big “blan­ ket." The other beaver is perhaps a 2year-old. Hummell freed the beaver, along with three others caught in the same place, in Glass Creek, where they are expected to form a new colony. Hummell said Monday one more beaver is left in that Maple Grove area that he hopes to catch. (Photo by Mr. Bob’s Photography) Have you met? When he looked at all the parts strewn around the family garage. Dustin Daggett knew he could be a race car driver. •‘My grandpa raced ever since I can remember and my dad raced, too,” relates Daggett who, as a wily old veteran of 15 rac­ ing years, has built a name as the fastest sprint car driver to come from this area in recent memory. “I jumped right into sprint cars because that’s what they raced, and we had enough parts lay ing around for me lo build my own car.” When Daggett, 38. started racing in 1999, all three generations were once on the track at the same time for an oval showdown at Crystal Speedway near Sheridan. Today grandfather Don. dad Mike, and uncle lorn, make up the Daggett crew and are confirm­ ing that family talent improves with every succeeding generation. Daggett made his debut at lhe famed Berlin Speedway in Marne this past summer and lit thc track up to win his fourth Sprints on Dirt championship. ’I he dynamic win still catches the breath of Daggett’s day-job boss. Mark Hurless. *'He was running on lhe cushion and found a spot on lhe top [of lhe track |, and it was over,” marvels Hurless. “When he passed [leader and top-ranked driver Shane Stewart) with nine laps to go. it looked like the guy just quit.” Hurless, too. is a big part of Daggett’s sue cess, allowing Daggett a flexible summer schedule to accommodate racing. It was an easy decision for the boss to make, given lhe liigh recommendations with which Daggett came to Hurless’ shop where Daggett now works as a journeyman machinist and workmg shop supervisor, Daggett’s success comes as no .surprise. He’s raced against the best, including school. Favorite teacher: Mr. Bill Rogers, my vocational ed instructor. I enjoyed that kind of learning. I’m not a textbook person. Last book I’ve read: Dr. Seuss, the book 1 read to my kids. When I grow up: I’d love to be involved with racing, helping somebody. Most important thing in the world to me: My kids. Dreams for my kids: To be whatever they want lobe. l’|| never force anything on them. Dale Earnhardt Jr. or JefT Gordon? Earnhardt. Unfair question? Yes, part of me goes with Jell because he came up through sprint cars. Favorite race car driver: Tony Stewart. A lot of people 05325102 _ * because no matter vv hat he races in. he " ins. Hardest Dustin Daggett NASCAR stars Tony Slewart and Kasey Kahne as well as lhe Kinser family of World of Outlaws fame. Though he could probably pul the gas to them on a regular basis, Daggett is more content as a husband to Amanda and a father to Madison, 4, Mackenzie. 20 months, and Mason, 6 months. f or his racing notoriety, for his humility, and for the working excellence he brings to lhe Hurless Machine Shop, Dustin Daggett is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Person I most admire: My grandfather. He’s been a big part of my racing career. Best school memory: I never really liked thing about parenting: Adjustments... to a|| thc ncw things my kids come up with. E\erv tjay’s an adventure. Most dlffiCU|t moment: Wc had a falling out with my grund and split away for a few years, That Was difficult, but now Grandpa’s back. Most valued quality: Competition. I ahvays want U) M)n»ething lo the next Two weeks ago, our staff was again digging through the previous 12 months of publications to select lhe biggest stories of 2013 for our annual review' that appeared in last week's Banner. Little did we know that lhe ice storm engulfing us over Christmas would have lopped the list if only our selection could have extended lo lhe last week of lhe year. We won’t miss next year because the blizzard of 2014 that followed on the heels of lhe ice storm may have impacted our lives as nothing else will in this new year. Sitting down to start my column this week, 1 was reminded just how powerful Old Man Winter can be. sending us high winds, frigid temperatures and lots of snow. What also struck me was how extreme weather events like we just expe­ rienced can lead to personal and family stories that will live forever in all of our memories. My own special memory started while driving home around 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, when I mentioned to my wife that thc snow was turning to rain and it was getting colder, which is never a good situation — and it wasn’t. It was just after 3 a.m. when wc were awakened by lhe sound of trees cracking from the weight of the ice, and by 5 a.m., we were without power. AH I could think of was lhe possi­ bility of having no power for Christmas. Due to the efforts of so many people, many homes in lhe county had their power restored on or before Christmas morning. Last weekend, the National Weather Service’s prediction for another major storm with extreme cold temperatures and lots of snow and drifting for most of the stale making driving conditions unbear­ able came true like a bad dream. The wind chill pushed temperatures below zero, forcing some schools, businesses, and industries in lhe stale to close. Monday, officials and even Gov. Snyder warned residents to stay home due to poor visibil­ ity and bitterly cold temperatures. NWS officials called it one of the first winter storms where all 50 states broke decades-old records with wind chills plummeting thanks to what they called a North American Polar Vortex or what’s become known as the “snowpocalyspe.” In Hastings, the downtown seemed like a ghost town Monday where just a few stores decided to open for business. As 1 drove through town, I thought how eerie it was — lhe sidewalks were filled with snow and lhe high winds created blizzard conditions thal made lhe town appear abandoned. It all took me back to the winter of 1957-58 which started with mild tempera­ tures and ended w'ith days of blizzard-like conditions that managed to close schools throughout thc county for lhe first week in the new year. Snow was piled so high in downtown Hastings, you couldn’t sec across the street, and there were huge mounds of snow in all the city parking lots. Across West Michigan, cold temper­ atures were keeping people at home and off the streets. Fora young entrepreneur, it was like an answer from heaven, and that's where my own life-lasting memory begins. Every day. 1 got up early, bundled up, and took my shovel from house to house offering my services. I can still remember waking up on Christmas morning to a snowstorm and reports of even more on the way. All Do you know wnncoi* f"r cr fea\on. nmkes ndrn il l,etter Place.' firight .Huhnes can be any aXe and ran he „ J for any reason. If at 269M5„ or wrilc .r w^oom. Hasting l anncr, l35/ “ ■ u^ay, Hasfi’W' A// W)SK ” So a few days without power doesn’t seem to measure up to what could have been. Hie Ingtd temperatures, b „ • ,e snow and endnr.*a willicehewe a ’pve ad "f ^'7'.heP-‘ whenwewnteaimtt/eiX'X-^ •:red Jacobs, vice president. J’Ad Graphics Best thing ab<)ut Bur0 County; Hurless Machine Shop. 1 had was a couple of snow shovels, and 1 didn't think Santa was going to bring me that bright red Wheel Horse tractor with a snowplow that I admired at lhe Goodyear Bros, dealership in downtown Hastings. So what was a 9-year-old businessman on Christmas Day to do? 1 picked up lhe phone book and looked up thc number of Dave Goody ear’s resi­ dence on Green Street. 1 thought thal. just maybe, Mr. Goodyear might be going lo thc store sometime during thc day. which would give me an opportunity lo get my hands on that tractor. I knew if I had the right equipment. I could probably make enough money to pay for most of the tractor before I went back to school after Christmas vacation. So I dialed the number and was happy when Mr. Goodyear answered thc phone. I told him who 1 was and that I wondered if he was going into the store sometime that day (Christmas morning). He responded that, as a matter of fact, he was headed to the store, and. if I met him there, 1 could pick up lhe tractor and try it out for a few days. Well. 1 didn’t waste any lime. I lold my folks 1 was headed out to shovel some walks. The store was next to the NAPA store.'just a few blocks from our home on South Jefferson Street. By the time I j arrivedj-Mr.. Goodyear had. the tractor warmed up and ready lo go. | I jumped on the tractor and headed up I the street for home. As soon as I arrived at I home and began to plow our driveway my I parents appeared, wondering where the I tractor came from. When 1 told them what I had happened, they weren’t very happy, I but 1 convinced them it was a great oppor­ tunity and that, if thc weather turned out like the weatherman predicted, I could probably make enough money during our Christmas vacation to put dow n a sizable pay ment on the tractor. After Christinas, my mom took me to apologize to Mr. Goodyear for calling him I on Christmas Day and to make the special I arrangements to pay for the tractor. Well our winter continued through all of January and into February, so. by the lime spring came. I had enough money to just about pay for thc tractor and turn my attention to mowing lawns. I think it cost about $700. Thinking back, only in a place like Hastings could you call lhe owner of thc local lawn equipment dealer on Christmas, buy the tractor and never men­ tion how you planned on paying for it. Those were lhe days. While we don't always look to the ben­ efits of a storm, it gives us a chance for us to come up with some great stories to tell our kids and grandkids, family and friends of all the things that can happen durine a great storm. * Even though the past few weeks seemed unbearable, there were communi­ ties across the country during the past year that endured wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes disrupting their lives _ even causing the loss of lives to the powcr of ‘CASH! Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! 77OT Klngibury Rd., DeKon. U| 49046 Phono 269-623-2775 BARRY COUNTY Area TEA PARTV meetingty .«■« Rep. CanSJcLCTSe' I Middle Villa Inn .... dy Gamrat PI Pi — Gllry 1 Munson • M.ddloviBa �Storm brings out best in people T°Son Wli,°r: ° to ivmind"us of tk'’r‘’rtUn;'!c,> ,akcs iwl'crsity didn’t go easy on Michigan. ,nd WTlK-Momi.ho'’'4'"*outl)lt.. Michigan lt think? : HCrc s 3our chance to take part in an tractive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by vcessinp our website, ^)Xw'^asl’ngsBanncr.com. Results • । be tabulated and reported along "ll, a new question the following week. Last week: ill your 2014 be a better vear than 2013 was? ' For this week: Who should the Detroit Lions hire as their new coach? □ Jim Caldwell, Ravens offensive coordinator □ Jay Gruden, Bengals offensive coordinator □ Ken Whisenhunt, Chargers offensive coordinator 7% Yes 29% No 64*7 Hopefully □ Sylvester the Cat, the Lions’ role model (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be.printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing. Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing. Ml, 48909. Phone. (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503 ohone (616)451-8383. ’ H U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washinaton D C 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. a ’ ’ ’ Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Buildino Room na' Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. ’ President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Connmoc and the Senate; 1-202-224-3121. congress The Hastings BcUUlCI" Hint and many safcty T ^tween. Government. 1’“’ wanni* nonprofit organizations set P k helterv, makinc sure people l,ad ncccssities and reminding them to ,hc lights and heat came back their homes to one ano> . sponta­ neous gestures - in thc form of s,n,kfr' and r| UP a°d even cheeseburgers, muff ‘ -hnstnias cookWc were touched by these expressions of gratitude, and we hope residents know we tried our best. Ice storms are always difficult, and this one was cspccta y so. More than 3.300 people p|ayctI a part in our response. That inc uded Consumers Energy employees and contractors within Michigan; crews that tnmmed trees; repre­ sentatives to respond o phone calls, emails and tweets; and engineers and others who manned our storm control centers. We brought in more than I- J'lineworkers from 13 states and Washington, D.C.. who left their homes and families before or on Christmas to restore power to the people of Michigan. It was an all-hands-on-deck effort. It was the worst Christmas-ueek storm in Consumers Energy’s 126-year history and the most damaging ice storm in a more than a decade. Ultimately, wc restored power to nearly all of the people we sen e by the end of the day Saturday, Dec. 28. We not only take the safety of the public seriously , but we are committed to safeguard­ ing our employees and contractors. They worked around the clock under hazardous conditions. Fortunately, there were few minor injuries. That storm is oscrand the powcr is back on, but our work continues. We are profoundly grateful that so many residents offered thanks as wc worked through this storm. We thank you for your goodwill and your patience. It’s an honor to serve you, and one we don’t take for granted. .__ Dan Malone, ienior vice president. •Consumers Energy HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday. Jan. 9 — January Series pres­ ents former senator Olympia Snowe speaking about “Fighting for Common Ground — How We Can Fix the Stalemate in Congress,” 12:30 to 1:30; Movie Memories enjoys “Thc Black Swan” starring Maureen O’Hara, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 — preschool story time reads stories about sledding.” 10:30 a.m.; January Series presents author Bob Goff speaking about “Love Does — Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World 12:30 to 1:30; teen video game tour­ nament, Round 1,5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 — January Series pres­ ents Professor Kes in Schut speaking about “Of Games and God — a Christian Exploration of Video Games,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. H - ’oddler story time has fun with farms and bams, 10:30 a.m.; January Series presents Nicole Baker Fulgham speak­ ing about “Educating All God’s children,” 12:30 to 1 ;30; youth chess, 4 t0 5; chess club, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 — January Series presents economist Zachary Karabell speak­ ing about “Trend and Repeat — what History and Economics Can Teach Us About lhe Future,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Call Hastings Library' for more information, 269-945-4-63. Dewlcd to the Interests 0/ Barry County rnce ]856 Pu&sficdby . Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email newsGij-adgraphics com • Advertising emad: j-ads(£choicecnemai! com get all John Jacobs President 8-OOom to500pm Frederic Jacobs Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Vice President Jennie Yonker Bennie Rapp • NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Favsrman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson State News Roundup Former TK head named regional superintendent of the year bind us together * *X1Wcrtu^ c°nncctions that I'hc severe ’ •, our Mate just dav/uT ,hi!1 swcpt throu8h incredible chili/ Christmas created and businesses Son’c 4|<’-500 homes losl power. M'"a'.Con5“n«rs Energy serves holiday itSeif \crc affected on the others’ hotRA lo celcbrate in hotels, at s °r in shelters. Mother Nature What do you Thu Hastings Banner - Thursda/ January 9, 2014 - Pa«je w, yM1 n $-0 per ytar m aojarung county U5 ptf year ehewbwo Su^rtpu., R.U.; POSTMASTER rU UCK8 Mi 4S050-0002 Secund Qass Postage Pa 1 al Houng,. M| 49^ Z THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hasting® banner. Call 9^-9554 for more iflforrnation. Kevin A. Konarska, superintendent of the Kent Intermediate School District, will receive the Region 3 Superintendent of the Year Award Thursday, Jan. 23, at lhe Michigan Association of School Administrators Midwinter Conference at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. The Regional Superintendent of the Year Award is presented by each of nine regions in the MAS/X organization to an individual who has shown tremendous effort and dedication to enriching the lives of children and the community as a whole, said Region President Thomas Reeder, superintendent of Wyoming Public Schools. Konarska is being recognized for his inclusive leadership and focui on excellence. Konarska has led the Kent ISD since January 2007. Previously, he served at superintendent of Thomapple Kellogg schools for five years. As the KISD superintendent, Konarska supports 20 public school districts, three non-public, and more than 20 public school academics serving in total 120,000 students. While at Kent ISD, he has instituted a strategic planning process that has directly engaged all staff members and the leaders <’ member school districts. “By assembling individuals with grea strengths, giving them positons of leadershipand supporting their effort'-, to do their J“l’s with his support and expectations excellence, Kevin has provided resources and growth of services to the children of the community in a time of substansive change in community and resources,” said Reeder “Kevin Konar-ka represents what every parent, teacher, support staff, and board member wants as a person, and as a leader.” 1-94 being closed for snow removal Michigan Department of Transportation officials announced late Wednesday after­ noon thal they were planning intermittent total closures on 1-94 uhile MDOT crews clear snow away. Snow is to be removed from the concrete barrier wall on 1-94 in Kalamazoo County starting at 9 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 9. Michigan Slate Police will be conducting thc closures, and lhe operation is expected to be completed by 6 a.m Friday. Jan. 10. Crews will begin on eastbound 1-94 at 12th Street, west of US-131, in OshtemoTownship and move cast to Portage Road. The operation then will return along lhe westbound side of the barrier wall. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Check in with Social Security before traveling abroad by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Mark Twain once advised people to “Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Drcam. Discover.” Americans today have taken that advice to heart and are visiting places around thc globe — often for vacations, and sometimes to relo­ cate in another country. If you are one of these people and receive Social Security ben­ efits, wc offer a special website, “Social Security Payments Outside the United States.” lliere you can find answers to such questions as “Will my Social Security pay­ ments be affected? Do 1 have to let Social Security know I’m out of lhe country ? When should I do it? What happens if 1 need to con­ tact Social Security while I am out of the country?" You can find answers to all of these ques­ tions and others at www.socialsecurity.gov/international/paymenls.html. The website features a Payments Abroad Screening Tool, which asks a few short questions to determine if your payments can continue. * The page also offers links to publications, such as "Your Payments While You Are Outside The United States,” which explains how your benefits may be affected and other important information you need to know about receiving Social Security benefits while outside thc country’. If you receive Social Security benefits as a dependent or survivor, additional United Stales residency requirements may affect benefit payments while you are outside of lhe United Stales. It also is important to note that provisions are different for anyone receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits. Once you have been outside the United States for 30 or more days in a row, your SSI cannot start again until you have been back in the country’ for at least 30 consecutive days. There are special rules for dependent children of military personnel who leave the United States and exceptions for students studying abroad. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, .ffM5 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Mi 49525 or via email to vonda.vantiKtissa.ttov. Marriage licenses Maxine Phillips turns 90 Maxine Phillips will turn 90 on Jan. 14. 2014. Cards max be sent lo her at 409 Sugarbush Blvd.. Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058. WEST MICHIGAN'S 101 Kelly Lynn Potter. Delton and Tracy Marie Dushane, Delton. Edward Albert Kamrowski 111, Delton and Theresa Kay Hatten. Delton Brian Everett Mutschler. Shelbyville and Natasha Uiis-C Wyant. Shelbyville. Samuel Gray Bender. 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January 9. 2014 - The Hastings Banner ag° 6 77Sd4<M - ------------------------------------------------------ ’------ Worship Together ...at the church ofyour choice ~ churches Weekly schedules of Hastings area available for your convenience.. grace community PLEASANTVIEW CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Sunday service 10 a m Fellowship Time before thc service. Nursery, chil­ dren’s ministry, youth group. adult small group ministry, leadership training. family church SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Mik) Rd.. PO. Box 408. (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43). Delton, MI 49046 Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10.30 am. to It.30 am. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 pan. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENF. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 am. Morning Worship Service 10.45 am; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Dan Cume, Sr. Pastor. Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor, Josh .Maurer. Music Pastor Sunday Services: 9:15 a m. Sunslay School for all ages. 10; 30 a m. Worship Service; 6 pm. Evening Service; Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p m. Ac Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p m.. A*ana, Bible Stud), Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for infor­ mation on MOPS. Children s Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen Ptione 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9:45 am.; Sunday School, 10.45 a m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grose Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 am. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities; call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road. Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson Church Phone 269­ 948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-945­ 4356. bjw 1633^ sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9.45 aan.; Worship Service 10:45 am.; Sunday Evening 6 pm. Wednesday 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan V/ieland. Sun­ days - 10 am. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School. 9 a.m.. Worship & Children’s Programs 10 am) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and mote! Call the church office u( (269) 721-8077 (M/WZF 9 a.m-12 p.m.). e-mail office** mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. 2601 Lacey Road. Do*l'»F- M1 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday School 11 am; Sunday Evening Service 6 P.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S State Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 am. with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Ining). Sunday services each week: 9,15 a.m Morning Prayer (Hols Communion the 2nd Sunday ot each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David 1. Hustwick. lhe church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http;''trax.to/andrcwinatthias- We are part of the Diocese of thc Great Lakes which is m commun­ ion with Thc United Episcopal Church of North America and use thc 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPF. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopcum.org. Church Fax No: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Belsoti. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday ‘Morning; 9:30 am Sunday School; 10 45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi A Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 A: 4) (September thru May). T\ics., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men's Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Hope for Kid^ (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ followers who Glorify God. Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday : 9;30 a m.. Morning Worship 10:45 am.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For infor­ mation about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945­ 9217; or email pastorjim<’ cbchastings.org or sec our Website: www.cbchastings.org. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURC" 301 E State Rd.P.O 2731 Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pn>wc Scott price. Phone; 269^8-090(1. Websitew ww.lifce.itccc corn Sunday Worship l<> ’,n Wednesday I ife Group 6’0 p nt HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Stnnchtrnins; Eamlies Thru ■ I 5194 . GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God s Grace h uh Mt ’ Holy Communion Ex cry Sunday' Sunday. Jan. 12.2014 • Sunday Worship Hours 8.00 <£ 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. Jan. 12 Men A Women AA 7:00 p tn Jan. 13 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St.. Hastings. 269-945 9414 or 945­ 2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http;//www.discovergrace org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor Sunday Services: 9.00 a m. Traditional Worship Service; 10:00 a. tn. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11.00 a m. Contemporary Worship Service Visit us online at w-yvAv.lirstchun.il hastinp.org For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs! " I • ] ! Linda L. Hyde 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday Schoo! 10 a.m.’. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East P.O. Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a ni. falKl Tmu 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 OSLEY flexfab 945-4700 • HASTINGS. Mj . Kenneth Olis Kuempel. age 87, of Hastings passed away Monday, January 6. 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Kenny was boni on August 13. 1926 in Hastings, thc son of Oscar S. and Flossie V. (Harthy) Kuempel Kenny attended Hastings High School. He honorably sensed in thc US Army during World War il front 194-1 until 1946. Kenny married Florence Bolson on October 26. 1946. He worked for NYC Railroad from 1942­ 1952. Eaton Manufacturing Co., from 1952­ 1960. EW Bliss from 1961-1970 and Thomapple Schools from 1971-1988. when he retired. Kenny enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, coin collecting, stamp collecting and attending grandchildren’s activities. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Nashville, and the American Ix’gion Post 45. He was preceded in death b} his parents. Oscar and Flossie Kuempel; wife. Florence Kuempel; brother. Stanley Kuempel; and sis­ ter. Joann Watson. Kenny is survived by three sons. Kenneth (Sharyn) Kuempel Jr, David (Diana) Kuempel and Lewis Kuempel: live grandchil­ dren. Kurt (Marcie) Kuempel. John (Crystal) Kuempel. Michael (Jamie) Kuempel, Benjamin Kuempel and Jennifer (Lynsey) Kuempel; nine great grandchildren; and sev­ eral nieces and nephew s. Memorial cdntribOrCwb' may be made to Barry Community Hospice or lhe Commission on AgiOg A funeral sen ice will be held on Saturday, January II. 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with full military honors. A visitation period will be held one hour prior to service time from I until 2 p.m. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website al www.girrbachfunendhome.net lo sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for lhe fam­ ily. DOWLING. Ml - Bemadene Naomi Van Syckle. age 88. of Dowling, passed away January 2,2014 at Flower House Adult Foster Care in Nashville, under lhe care of Grace Hospice. Bemadene was bom on November 8. 1925. the daughter of Wilbur K. and Minnie Elizabeth (Hendershot) Schantz. She attended Hendershot School K-8th grade and graduated Irom Hastings High School in 1943. Bemadene married Voight A. Van Syckle on March 29. 1946. She worked for Hastings Livestock Sale and Hastings Manufacturing, prior to her mar­ riage to Voight. Bemadene also served as a part-time librarian at Dowling Public Library and on the school board for Barney Mill School. Bemadene grew up in the Hendershot community on South Broadway, of strong pio­ neer stock until her marriage when she moved to the Dowling address. She lived lo see their farm reach it's Centennial status. Bemadene was an accomplished pianist. She played for the High School Choir, when she was a student and for many activities at her children’s school. Bemadene was in 4-11. She developed a love of sew ing and could cre­ ate almost anything she set her mind to. She later became a 4-H leader and taught others how to sew. Bemadene's passion was reading, which developed early in her life She look great joy in her grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. She also looked forward to their camping trips to Northern Michigan and the U.P., as well as traveling to Alaska. Nova Scotia, Europe and various places in thc I '.S. The family often joked with her about her ability to write a book and name the be>t restaurants she had discovered in her travels. Bemadene was preceded in death by her parents. Wilbur and Minnie Schantz, husband. Voight A Van Syckle. mother-in-law and father-in-law, Henry and Eula (Stevens) Van Syckle. brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws: Ernest and Mildred Van Syckle, Keith Buehler and Donald Berry'. Bemadene is survived by her daughters. Connie (Dennis) Case, Nancy (Neil) Wilder, son. Jim (Dianna) Van Syckle; nine grandchil­ dren; 10 great-grandchildren: brother. Karl (Colleen) Schantz; sister. Laura Bern; and sister-in-law. Nyla Buehler. Respecting Bemadene’s wishes, cremation has taken place and lhe family has had a pri­ vate service. There w ill be a memorial sen ice planned in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Public Library, 1765 E. Dowling Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 or Pigeon River Association, P.O. Box 122, Gaylord. Ml 49734. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at wwvv.girrbachfuneralhome.net lo sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family CHURCH OF CHRIST 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 102 Cook Hastings । ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church Meeting at thc Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. SI66 south of Assy ria Rd . Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship |(F?0 a.m.. 6 pnt; WeJ. 6 30 pin. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4* 12 Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.'' For information call 616-731- This information on worship service is provided by The Huttings Bunner, lhe churches and these local businesses: I* JKur I Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. /Wsociate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and )outli Pastor Eric Gillespie Sundays: Nur>cn and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided Sunday School 9.30-10.15 am classes for toddlers thtu adult. CufTce Fellowship 1005 aun -10 20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a-m. A Children Church, age 4 4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m, age 4 thru ftth grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50*) Bible Study at 10 a.tn. and lunch at Wendy's. J 1:30 am. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9.30 am. ■0 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Hastings. Aiexan^cr "ike” Usbome, died on Nowinl*' 2013 in Hastings. addition to his wife. Phylhs Usbonie, he survived by his jaughiers. Robin Mercy Usborne and Ann Lcifih Usbonie (Stan granddaughters. Jessie Rosc 'J'! Wfhance. Matt Bowen) and Mary Kale sap; stepgrandsolis. Andrew (Katy) ‘hieman and Daniel (Christen) lineman: and Sfeat-grandson. jhienian; numerous antl nephews; special friend. Duane Jr ldr^ and endearing 1 amity N‘ck’ Kulh> a,ul •ay lor Carter. Honoring his wishes crenialion has taken A ^h’bratmn of Ide gatl,er,non Sunday, JunniA I9- 2014 aI U' Afh-r Banquet Hull. 1230 N- Michigan Ave. ? honi 2 umi| 4 p.mMemorial , to . Pennock . ................ .. M‘ MASON, Ml - Linda L. Hyde, of Mason, age 75, died January 6, 2014; bom June IX, 1938 to George and Maurine VanHouten. Linda loved spending time with her family, friends and the "Eleanor Girls”. She enjoyed her many years of travel with Wendell, espe­ cially to Florida. She worked in food service at Cedar Street Elementary School for 15 years. She loved laughing and caring for al! of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband. Wendell in 2005; sister. Dolores F'eldpausch; and brother-in-law. Tom Feldpausch. Linda is survived by her daughter, Julie (Russ) Hinkle; son. Brian (Carolyn) Hyde; five grandchildren, Madelynn. Nathan, Seth. Sam, Ben; and two great grandchildren, Avery and Elizabeth. A memorial service will be held on Saturday. January II. 2014 at noon at the Mason First Church of lhe Nazarenc. 415 F. Maple, Mason, with Pastor Gerhard Weigelt officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service al the Church. Contributions in Linda’s memory may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan P.O. 30480, Lansing, MI 48909. The family is being served by the Gorslinc Runciman Funeral Homes, Mason, Ml. On line condolences may be made at www.grbd mason.com HASTINGS. MI Frederick S. "Fritz” Lowe, of ILr-rings "He came, he conquered, he went.' I rii/ passed away January 3. 2014, at his home Fritz was born January 5. 1947 in Cincinnati. Ohio, die son ol Bruce and Jane (Shepard) Lowe. Fritz was a reliree of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, where he was a computer programmer. A lowr of the outdoors, astronomy, science and history 1 ritz was an active member of lhe Barr) Count) Democratic Party and a mem­ ber of the Astronomy Club of Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical .Association (AAA), where he was on the Board of Directors and was the acting secretary of the Board, lie was a member in rood standing. Fritz’s greaiot joy was watching his son Andrew, playing soccer. Fritz is survived by his wife, Tammy Guriel: a son. Andrew F. Guriel; a stefxJaughter. Melissa Boren; sisters. Kristin Earls and Georgina Hackney; several nieces and nephews. . Fritz wa< preceded in death by his parents. A gathering of family and friends will lx* held Ihursday. January 9. 2014. from 6 to 8 p.m at the Bcdcr-Gores Funeral Home in Middleville Memorial contributions to Pancreajic Cancer Action Network will be appreciated. JNcase visa wv\ u.lvelergoresfuneraJ.com to leave a <.<«nik>!encemessage for Frihe's family BATH E URI.EK. Ml Arthur A. ’’Art" Robinson, ot Battle Creek, passed away January 4, 2014. Art was bom August 16. 1926 in Detroit, thc son of Alan and Hazel (Stober) Robinson. A veteran. \rt proudly served his country in thc United States Mannes, during World War 11 where he was awarded the Purple Heart. Art was a life member ot VI W Post 422. a life member oi lhe Purple Heart Association, a life menil'er ol DAV Chapter 127. a life member of China Marines, a life member of First Marine Association, and a member of Amciicaii I cg.1011 Post 484.v An opcratinj’ engineer lor many years. Art alsoenjoved ice skating, golf, euchre, playing cards, and '-hooting pool. Art is survived by his loving companion. Adele Chuich. sous. Alan (Debbie) Robinson and Wa)ne Robinson; Adele's daughter, Joan (John) Nichols; a sister. Dora Catelto: two grandchildren. Rachel and Adam; and several nieces and nephew Art was preceded in death by his parents «”i.... • and Adele** son. Robert Chuich \ funeral service was w‘»s atconducted on Wednesday. January h. 2014 the WilliamsGorv' Funeral Home. Delton. Pastor Jefl Woidcn. oHiciaiuig. Burial took place in Fort Custer National Cemetery . Memorial contributions it* VFW Post 422 or thc American I egion Post 484 will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgorcsfttncral.com to leave a condolence message for An’s I tmiiy. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 9, 2014 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY twiraarted by Gerald Stein NORTH Robert “Bob”Lester Lord, Jr. ♦:9 2 V; A K J 9 3 ♦: Q 10 7 6 4k 5 2 WEST EAST ♦:Q7 V: Q 10 8 5 2 ♦:3 2 4k Q 10 7 4 4: J 10 8 4 V:6 ♦: J 9 8 J9863 SOUTH: AK653 V: 7 4 HASTINGS. MI - Ronald,V Conklin, age 89 of Hastings and formerlyBan|e Creek, passed away peacefully at home Sunday. January 5.2014 with his beloved wife by h-s side. He was born> m;Barry County. t<> David V -'nd I Gladys (Jones) Conklin on May 4. 1*24. one of fraternal , c ’ r-uttuj uiivApvutculy on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Tim was born in Battle Creek on May 28. 1963 to Ralph Charles Nixon and Marjorie Chnstme Wilder. He graduated from Athens High School in 1981. received an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 1984. and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Western Michigan University in Tim served as a patrolman for die Battle Creek Police Department from 1985-1986 before becoming a Michigan State Trooper at the St. Joseph post where he served through 1991. Tim then became a Conservation Officer for the Department of Natural Resources, stationed in Barry County, from 1991-1997 when he was promoted to sergeant, then lieutenant in the training section, and in 2001 became a staff captain, then southern zone captain, and finally Emergency Management Director for the DNR, from which he retired in 2011. Tim then began teaching law enforcement at thc Capital Area Career Center in Mason and found great satisfaction in grooming the next potential generation of law enforcement offi­ cers. He cared deeply about each of his stu­ dents and hoped lo instill them with valuable life lessons and not just knowledge and skills. Tim was an avid hunter and enjoyed the out­ doors, whether camping with his family or working in his garden. He was a charismatic individual, full of energy, and enjoyed spend­ ing time with friends and family, working on home improvement projects, sports, classic cars, and hobby fanning. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Maijoric Nixon. He is survived by his wife. Jamie Nixon of Hastings; son. Zachary' (Lindsay) Nixon of Battle Creek; daughters, Kathry n (Tyler) Cole of Rhode Island and Grace Nixon of Hastings; grandsons, Colton and Owen Cole. Also left to mourn his loss are his brother, Ralph Christopher (Dawn) Nixon of Missouri; and sister, Bethany Lepper of Battle Creek; as well as nieces, Taylor Nixon and Blairc Nixon, and nephews, Jerrod Lepper and Peyton Lepper, and many aunts and uncles. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, al the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 4 until 6 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 10. 2014 at 11 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. A luncheon will follow the senice. Imennent will take place al Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Please visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign Tim’s guest book or leave a message for the family. In lieu of flowers, lhe family requests thal memorial gifts be contributed to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund www.nleomf.org. Pheasants Forever (Barry County) www.phcasantsforever.org , or the college tuition fund for Tim’s six-year-old daughter. Grace, sent to Macalawa Bank, 116 Ottawa Ave. Grand Rapids, Ml 49501, refer­ ence Cathy Click. HASTINGS, MI - Robert “Bob" Lester Lord, Jr., age 77, of Hastings passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Spectrum Butterworth Meijcr Heart Center with his family and friends al his side. Bob was bom on March 30, 1936 in Hastings, lhe son of Lester and Edith (Wilcox) Lord. He graduated from Delton High School in 1954. Bob married Janet Endsley on August 23. 1958. He retired from General Motors - Oldsmobile after 28 years of employment and retired for a second time from Barry County Central Dispatch after 10 years of service. Those that knew Bob. knew he had a pas­ sion for deer hunting and a love for the game of euchre. He was also a member of thc Hastings Moose Lodge. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Lester Lord and Edith (Wilcox-Lord) Bowerman; step-mother, Margaret (Brownell-Wilcox) Lord; and step-father. Edward Bowerman; father-in-law, Lyle Endsley; sister-in-law, Judy Weeks; son-in­ law, Robert May. Bob is survived by his wife. Janet of Hastings; children. Debra May of Hastings. Jeffrey Lord of Gun Lake, Teresa (Richard) Doxtadcr of Hastings and Julie (Perry) Owen of Hastings; ex-daughter-in-law, Linda LordKeller of Hastings; grandchildren, Kristen (Scott) Redman, Craig and Jessica Lord, Corey Doxtader, Wyatt and Taylor Owen; great-grandson, Connor Munro; sister, Yvonne (Dick) Allen of Florida; step-broth­ ers, Robert Wilcox and Bill Wilcox both of Hastings; step-sister, Carol (Larry) Burd of Florida. Bob is at the Lauer Family Funeral Home­ Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where his family will receive friends on Thursday. January 9, 2014 from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon with Rev. Dr. James Spindler officiating. Private interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery'. For those who wish, memorial contribu­ tions may be directed to Pennock Home Care in Bob’s name. Please visit www.laucrfii.com and share condolences for Robert’s family. LAUER Pennock Hospital responds to recent increase of influenza Pennock Health Services officials said lhe hospiud is responding to a recent increase of influenza in the community by stepping up precautions lo prevent spreading lhe virus to PdAltliough influenza season typically peaks • February and March, hospital staff has ' ,cn a marked increased in thc number of L-onle going to the emergency department ^d urgent care with symptoms of the flu. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness wi h symptoms that include fever, cough, sore .hn al fatigue, body aches and headaches. X virus is spread from person to person 1 touching and sneezing. A person ,liri;b> ?’ L conlaini"^4*wi,h ,hc V‘™S lhen ,ouch’ • his or her mouth, nose, or eyes 1 , f if ieminds residents that if they P<n" mXs o? influenza. they should bastenone visiting pa»«'>'5 'hc hosPilal^ffalso is ask'ng C"dren brought to lhe hospital unless they need med— ical• attention. ‘’If you do have symptoms of influenza, you should slay home and rest, drink plenty of fluids, and ease fever and body aches with fever-reducing medication,’’ said Bev Spoelstra RN, CIC and infection preventiontst. ’Medical treatment is not necessary in most cases; however, anyone experiencing difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest, dizziness, confusion, severe or persistent vomiting, or flu-like symptoms that have improved but return or worsen wnhin a few days should seek med­ ical attention.” Individuals also should prevent the spread of influenza by getting a flu shot, covering up with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and washing their hands frequently. For more information regarding influenza, vis. the Pennock website at www.pennockhealth.com or www.fiu.gov. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, M. Louise (Williams) Conklin; sons, William L. (Jean) Conklin. St. Joseph and David A. (Shirley) Conklin. Melbourne, FL; a daughter. Cynthia D. (John) Lebiecki, Kalamazoo; four grandchildren. Wade (Lori) and Andy (Amber) Conklin. Megan and Troy Lebiecki; and two great granddaughters and a grandson on the way. as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in ueath by his parents; iwin brother, Donald V. Conklin and wife, Allene; sister, Kathryn M. Salemka/Shire; brother-in-law. Donald Salcmka. He attended eight grades in a Barry County rural one-room school and graduated from Hastings High School in 1941. He served his country in lhe Amiy Air Force from 1943 to 1946. He attended Michigan State College and subsequently graduated from Argubright Business College with an Associate degree in Business. In 1948 he went to work for lhe Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek and retired in 1980 as assistant to lhe vice-president of administration. During his 32 years al lhe Kellogg Co. he worked in accounting and traveled world wide to all of the Kellogg sites implementing and training others in a unified accounting and budget system He was a member of the Kellogg 25 year Club and past President of the Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek until 1982 when hc moved and transferred to Hastings First Presbyterian Church. He was a past Deacon, Elder. Trustee, church school superintendent, teacher, choir member and served and chaired many committees within lhe church, one of which was to initiate and establish lhe endow­ ment fund He was an affiliate member of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Melbourne. FL where he and his wife spent winters for thc past 12 years He was witty, kind and caring, a humble and loving man with a radiant smile. He was past president of Washington School and W. K. Kellogg School P.T.A.’s. Hc was active for several years in Boy Scout Troop 57 as committee chairman, where his two sons became Eagle Scouts. He was past president of Cotillion Dance Club and Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club. Ron was inspired to leant some house building skills from his father in law when we had our first home buill. He continued thal interest for many years and helped build sev­ eral homes subsequently for family members, as well as planning, building and subcontract­ ing for the home they would retire to in Hastings. It was here on 80 acres he enjoyed 24 years planting trees, mowing, trimming, gardening etc enjoying the beauty of God’s country', until his health began to fail. In 2005 they moved to a condo in town. He continued to enjoy God’s creation as he looked out upon a huge pond and an open area from his sun porch where he could observe waterfowl, ani­ mals. flowers and trees. He enjoy ed camping and traveling with his ftirnily throughout thc U.S. and he and Louise enjoyed many travels in retirement to Europe, Australia. England. Spain and Greece and took several memorable cruises including one to Alaska. He l’VC(1 10 lJlc fullest and was blessed to have 33 good years of retirement. He will be missed by all those who loved him dearly and cherish wonderful memories. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Hastings First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund or Barry County COA Day Care Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 11. 2014 al U a.m. at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, with full military honors. A visita­ tion period will be held one hour prior to serv­ ice lime front 10 a m- until 11 a.m., also al lhe church. Interment will take place at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek. Arrangements by Girrbach Funend Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family- ♦: AK54 *:AK North Dealer: Vulnerable: East/West 8f Lead: North Pass 2V 6NT East Pass Pass Pass South 2* 3NT Pass West Pass Pass Pass Captain M. North stood outside of lhe Kalamazoo Bridge Center on New Year’s Eve. He had driven down from Barry County to enjoy the last day of lhe year with bridge friends. On the way down, he had recounted thc year in passing: there had been another successful sea­ son of bridge cruises on lhe Thomapple River with lhe Barry County Bridge Barge now securely under wraps for the winter months. He smiled with delight as he remembered his trip to the wilds of Western Ontario and the Lake of the Woods fishing and bridge-playing on a remote island fishing lodge. Now as the year’s last hours wound down, he would settle in for an evening of bridge and socializing in Kalamazoo. He was looking forward to a great evening. He did not know just how- great one of his bridge hands would be. It would be a fine ending to 2013. As Captain North greeted the players at lhe club, he found himself paired with Don Jay, as fine a bridge partner as he could find. The Captain smiled to himself. This was going to be fun. The fifth hand of the evening came to Captain North and Don as they greeted their East/West opponents, Edie and Wendy, two of the veteran players at the club. As dealer, Don passed, Edie passed, and Captain North took a look at his hand in detail. With 21 high card points and a solid spade suit, most experienced players might have opened the hand with 2NT. 'Die trouble with thal bid is thal it is not forcing, and the Captain’s partner might pass out the hand, and a game might be missed. “Not tonight." thought the Captain. “I will use the strong 24^ opening and see whai kind of response I receive from my partner Don." Captain North bid 24k promising a big hand and demanding a response from partner Don. A normal response without much to offer is a 2f waiting bid, bul this New Year’s Eve, the bridge cards were aligned in lhe right patterns. Partner Don responded 2V promising a good five-card heart suit and at least eight points. This was lhe kind of news Captain North was looking for. Hc needed help in hearts, and his partner Don had promised help in hearts. What could be better? Captain North did not even hesilale and plunked down the 3NT bidding card. What a surprise he received when Partner Don plunked down lhe 6NT card. “Oh, boy! What fun," thought Capiain North. Wendy Wcsi played lhe 8# as her opening lead, a safe lead, from her point of view. As Partner Don tabled his cards. Captain North began his plan. He thanked his partner Don and began to count the tricks that he could lake immediately. He counted nine sure tricks, with three in diamonds, two in hearts, two in clubs, and two in spades. Where would lhe other three tricks come from? Perhaps the heart finesse might give an extra trick. Perhaps the dia­ monds would break favorably and the fourth diamond might give an extra trick. Still, there looked to be a trick or two short of the twelve tricks needed to make a New Year’s Eve small slam. Captain North won the diamond lead in his hand with the Af. Not hesitating a bit. Capiain North went after the heart finesse, playing the JV on the second trick. When it lost to Edie’s QV. Capiain North’s own heart sank a bit. Still, one never knows... A dutiful partner. Edie returned the diamond lead, and Captain North took the trick with lhe Kf. Hc planned to lead another heart to sec how' the hearts would break, but he was sore­ ly disappointed when Wendy showed out of hearts on the fourth trick. “Ouch. A bad heart break." thought Captain North. “Edie had all of the hearts. There would be no extra tricks out of the hearts tonight." Captain North forged onward. He played a small diamond from his hand, and he was pleased to sec Wendy pul up the Jf, setting up the fourth diamond with the lOf on the board. When the Captain played thc fourth winning diamond trick from the board, he noticed that both Edie and Wendy discarded a small spade each. Thc Captain had five tricks in and need­ ed seven more. He played the KV while he was still on thc board, and hc discarded a small spade and saw Wendy discard another spade as well. Capiain North then led a small club to his K4J» winning thal trick and then played the A 4^ winning that trick for eight tricks in. The moment of truth had arrived. Capiain North had four spades left in his hand. Hc had counted four spade discards, two from Wendy, one from Edie, and one from him. There were two spades on thc board. There were only three spades unaccounted for. Captain North played lhe A4 and saw Edie play the Q£. Wendy had also played a spade on that trick. Captain North played the K4 and captured thc J± in Wendy’s hand. Thc last two little spades in his hand were good, and Capiain North claimed twelve tricks and made the small slam in spades. Congratulations flowed from the table to Captain North on his fine play. He thanked every­ one. and his partner Don commented that even though Captain North had five spades in his hand, hc had never mentioned them in thc bidding so that East and West had little idea that hc had five spades back there. East and West were holding on to clubs and hearts and had pitched the spade suit. At the end of the evening when the scores were posted, only Capiain North and his part­ ner Don had bid and made lhe 6NT slam hand. Others had tried, but failed. Only one other pair had found a small slam in diamonds and had made 6f. Captain North left the bridge club feeling good. “Yes," hc said. "The final night of 2013 had turned out all right. All right indeed." (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycounrymichigan.blogspot.com) 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 » 269-945-325?. Serving Hastings. Barn’ County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated vww.girrbachfuncralhome.nct �Page 8 — Thursday, January g onia ry 9, 2014 — Tho Hastings Banner • Financial FOCUS . . - furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD Th. i • bJ,Elaine Garlock will C<?unt>' Genealogical Society FreiX Jan’ H’ at 1 P a< November Th gTOUp has not nwt since er and1V' mCCt,ng wiU incIudc a sPcak' erand hbrary tune until 5 p.m. a nnu • ~ Wh<lt C‘SC iS nCWS? *c haVC : । n Ou.lafc w*lh resulting stories of surt . ’ k °C bad *lcr son-in-law’s big tracv i t er dnvcway with a generator to pro­ ' ,e?.cr housc "‘th power. Another family had Christmas dinner at a public facility. Yet ano icr had its gathering at an adult foster uire place where the mother is a resident. 1 hey had food, heat and lights. Then Sunday we were dumped upon with several inches of snow. The Village of Lake Odessa has a new toy for cleaning the streets. It uses an auger system with tracks to propel the snow up and out onto a waiting village truck. First the two lanes w ere cleared. Then this device got rid of me mound of snow, which separated the two lanes. The snow continued lo fall all of Sunday afternoon with some drifting. One enterprising young man with the right equipment takes care of 17 driveways in snow weather. Others with proper equipment clean out driveways for their neighbors as a goodwill gesture. It was nice Sunday to have a clean driveway, but one met with a surprise once on the street w ith several inches of snow through which to drive. Firs. Congregational CIW«* delayed Christmas Eve sereice Sat y 4. Thc decorations were still ,n / . were a joy to behold for the vis . parishioners, alike. The scJvic??V‘i^c°| ta|cnt and Scripture interspersed with loca including a piano solo by Nancy Cunningham, solo by Bonnie uc by the young Hawken sisters, and a dialog* , ••Word with God.” by Laurel and Gary Mattson. The service concluded with munion served by Pastor Mark Jttwe. Refreshments were served in the di g ^Bob and Jane Shoemaker had a sudden change in plans because of an acciden twi their fifth-wheel and their heavy duty l™ck route to Florida. Their towed vehicle flipped onto its side, resulting in much damage but no injuries. They are home for the duration. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society has canceled its January meeting. Meetings will reconvene in February, weather permit­ ting. Somehow; the depot and museum were not affected by the power outage in December. Neither were several residents on the west side of Johnson Street. Across lhe street it was a different story, one rural loca­ tion had a yard light that remained lit the entire time, while all around there was dark­ ness. LEGAL ITOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 13-1824-SP In tho matter of 436 E. Marshall St, Hastings, Ml 49058. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS; Charles Gray Jr. and Elisabeth Gray whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest In tho matter may bo barred or affected by tho following: TAKE NOTICE: Take Notice that tho land con­ tract, dated 04/25'2011 between Jean W. Aki as seller (party of the first part), and Charles W. Gray Jr. and Elisabeth M Gray as purchasers (parties of lhe second part), concerning tho property at 436 E. Marshall St, Hastings, Ml 49058, is in default because nonpayment of installments of principal and interest, and also because of unpaid taxes and insurance premiums. Purchasers have forfeited their rights under the land contract and payment was demanded by Jean W. Aki, who holds tho land contract as seller. Tho sum of $3000 is now past due In pnncipal and interest under the land contract, plus the sum of $900 00 for taxes and insurance. The dates upon which payments were due are 11/1/12. 12/1/12, 1/1/13, 2/1/13, 3/1/13 and 4/1/13. A hearing In relation to the above matter has been scheduled on the 5th day of February. 2014 at 9 00 am in tho Barry County District Court. 206 W. Court St., Hastings. Ml 49058. Date: 12/19/2013 Brad A Gee P69239 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml (269) 945-3500 Jean W. Aki 1111 N. Boltwood St. Hastings, Ml 49058 77M2724 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather R. Tuffs and Jim Tuffs, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 14, 2005, and recorded on June 29, 2005 In instrument 1148767, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Bank of America. NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Seventeen Thousand Twenty-One and 61/100 Dollars ($117,021.61). Under tno power of sale contained in said mortoage and lh0 statute in such case made and pro­ ved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, jome part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM, on January 16, 2014. 1 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, and are Jl^ribod as: The East 1/2 of Lots 2 and 3 and all Lot 7 of Block 25 of I.N. Keeler's Addition to the of Middleville, according to tho plat thereof r recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 12. Barry rounty Records ° -The redemption period shall be 6 months from dnto of such sale, unless determined abantn°rtrd in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in caso the redemption period shall be 30 days th0 date of such sale. ,fO;Ttho property is sold at foreclosure sale under ’ f 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, P 110 MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held Puf nnsible to the person who buys the property at r^Pf.nriaane foreclosure sale or to the mortgage tf* "t for damaging the property during lhe Emotion period'^Dccombor 19. 2013 ie°o,0 information, please call; (248) 593-1302 FC Trott, P.C. Tro« s F0r Servicer AtlOin Northwestern Hwy Sle 200 3144°rtnton Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 f^95582F03 mow SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECTA DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHERIE ROBINS and VERNE ROBINS. WIFE AND HUSBAND, to CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUC­ CESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORT­ GAGE GROUP. INC., Mortgagee, dated April 4. 2003. and recorded on April 15, 2003, in Liber 1102074, on Pago 1, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Thirty-Three Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents ($87,033.86), including interest at 6 250% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and lhe statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 16, 2014 Said premises are located In Barry County, Michigan and are described as. LOT 18. PIONEER ACRES. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 80. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUC­ CESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORT­ GAGE GROUP. INC. Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 CIT.000410 CONV (12-19)(01-09) 775626*5 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Dave Nelson and Joann Nelson, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to BankUnilod, FSB, Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2004, and recorded on July 14, 2004 in instrument 1130763, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the data hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Eighty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Four and 59/100 Dollars ($188,844.59). Under tho power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4 of Old Farm Village as record­ ed in Liber 6 of Plats, on Pago 22 of Barry County Records. Tho redemplion period shall bo 6 months from tho date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property Is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: December 19, 2013 For more Information, please call' FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File 043O386FO2 (12-19)(01-09) 775O2.W JONES What’s your vision of retirement? When you slart oUt in your career, you’re probably not thinking much about retirement. 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Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment There is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Six and 40/100 Dollars ($162,326 40) including interest at 4 875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given lhat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County.. Michigan at 1 00 PM on JANUARY 23, 2014. Said premises are located In the Township of Johnston. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: , . . Beginning at the Southwest comer of said East half ol the Northwest quarter of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North along tho West line of said East half of the Northwest quarter, a dis­ tance of 660 feet; thence East 840 feet: thence South 660 feet to the East and West quarter lino of said section; thence West along said East and West quarter lino 840 feet to the place of beginning, except; beginning at the Southwest comer of the East half of tho Northwest quarter of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence North 179 feet along the West one-eighth line of Section 13; thence East 532 feet; thence South 179 feet to the East and West quarter line of Section 13; thence West 532 feet to the place of beginning. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR' CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind lhe sale. In lhat event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the oroperty during the redemption period. H Doted: December 26, 2013 Orians Associates. P.C Attorneys for Servicer " P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-016807 (12-26)(01-16) T7M77U Kicking the habit this year by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Thirty years ago I was a light smoker What can I say? I liked the effect nicotine had on my brain. Once I was hooked, I even liked the smell of tobacco smoke. Then there was the ritual. J enjoyed lighting up with others, sharing a match, having a few minutes to talk together. But I also realized smoking was a dan­ gerous habit. After several failed attempts to quit, I was able, for some reason, to go cold turkey and finally be done with tobac­ co. There were some difficult days and rest­ less nights, but I made it and have been free of my nicotine dependence for a long time. Maybe I got off easy. One thing is for sure: I don’t judge anyone who still smokes because I know some strong-willed people who have yet to quit. But while the new year is still in its infancy, perhaps it’s worth taking a look at the medical facts to sec how much good you can do yourself by quitting now. And there’s some research about a new products that might help you quit, once and for all. The BeTobaccoFree.gov website says that if you stop smoking right now, you can look forward to the following: • Your blood pressure and heart rate will drop in 20 minutes. • The carbon monoxide levels in your blood will become normal within 12 hours. • Your lung function and your circula­ tion will improve at three months. • You will breathe easier within nine months. • Your risk of coronary heart disease will drop by 50 percent after one year. • Your risk of cancer of the throat and mouth will drop by 50 percent after five years. • Your risk of dying from lung cancer will drop by 50 percent after 10 years. • You’ll have the same risk of coronary­ heart disease as if you’d never smoked, after 15 years. You can use those facts as the “carrots” to arm yourself with the will to quit. If you want some “sticks” to throw in the mix, here arc a few from thc Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: • Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death. • Smokers die 10 years earlier than those who don’t smoke. • Tobacco causes more than 5 million deaths each year around the world. • In one recent year, the cigarette indus­ try spent more than $8 billion promoting its products. Quitting isn’t easy, but there are more and more approaches that might help you along your journey to freedom from ciga­ rettes. There are prescription medications you can get from your doctor — pills that may make the craving less intense. There are nicotine patches and gum you can get over the counter — materials that can help you through the rough patches without lighting up. And there’s a new device on the scene, too, namely the electronic ”e-cigarette.” The device creates a vapor laced with nico­ tine. While some fear the e-cigarette may hook a new generation, the good news is that others have found it useful in the battle to quit nicotine altogether. According lo a news report in the BBC. recent research in a study published in lhe journal Lancet reported that after six months of use, 57 percent of e-cigarctte users had cut the number of cigarettes smoked each day in half, compared with only 41 percent of those in the study using patches. “It’s also interesting that the people who look part in our study seemed to be much more enthusiastic about e-cigarettes than patches,” professor Chris Bullen of the University of Auckland told the BBC. If you are ready to do the work of quit­ ting tobacco, more power to you. Check out e-cigarettes if they sound interesting and you think they could help you quit. The year is young, and you have u lot to live for Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural. Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State university. �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 9. 2014 Alzina Westover * s,^j Orvil Whitlock hen.. d IX)r!1 (wJe ° ClX cewrt ax falling on it. Dr *!' and pains him so that H>dC’ • h> an 1 11 tonight ere to find Dr. Thursday, Jan. 9 It is thawing lots • Dpaj hcre u|j and tonight. Sarah Qu' xnard Quick here. Sarah brought nic. tde Pine lamp and a man sitting on a 'Joto Hine here after money. 1 did not have any Carl Loveland cut on*o£h,s fingers off. UUi and Lora here. cy rode home with Dock tonight. The sn.°". a Suing fast and lots of wood is a coming into town too, every Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896 is revealing ”a"n:,h Col,ier was tom Feb. 12. 1832. in Prebblc. Courtland County, N.Y. She came to Michigan at the age of 5 with her parents, Phoebe anti Richard Collier, and two broth­ ers. They settled in Richland first, near thc old Slater Indian Mission where they learned a great deal about Indian life and customs. They then moved to Middleville and after living there for some time, moved to Prairieville, where “Aunt Hannah” as she became known, lived until Jan. 22. 1922. She died at the age of 89 years, 4 months and 20 days, or 21 days before her 90th birthday. She married William J. Falk July 4, 1846, and they had four children. Frances (Falk) Merlau. Ida May Josephine Falk (died age age 2), Willie Richard Falk (died at age 2 also) and Nettie Elvina (Falk) Hyde. She left a collection of pictures of her family and her­ self and a handwritten diary. She was also married to a Mr. Jones from Hannah Collier Falk Hope Township and may have had another as a young woman. marriage. These marriages were not included in her obituary'. Thc diary is a part of the Bernard Museum the door a little while. I have to lie down collection and was transcribed and typed by every day. I am so weak and bad. Sam Nellie and Clare Richards. Thc Bernard Deback here tonight and brought me some Museum shared this diary and the pictures sausage. Pip Ketchum here and Dr. Hyde, we with “Turning Back the Pages” 1993 so that were going to write a new contract tonight but our readers also may catch a glimpse of life in they did not write it tonight. But put it off a 1896. The full diary stretched over several week, I guess. Oh, Mr. Emerson Edger died today at his weeks when it was republished in 1993. A jon’s in Ruthind Township. J3arrj’ County, age portion of t be. diary ydll prit\ted.hrfe. 'uith<; 73, cancer of the stomach. coming weeks. . Sunday, Jan. 5 Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities It is pleasant today. Frances, Birdie and in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ Willie Merlau here a little whde and Ann fully copied as written. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their Jones here. Mrs. Gaskill here, John Brigham first names: Birdie Merlau. Willie Merlau, here tonight, he gave me his photo. Dr. Hyde Leta Hyde, Lora H\de, Opal Hyde and here this afternoon and brought Leta and Lora Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law. Dr. with him. They stayed all night so they would be ready for school in the morning. They George Hyde, ’Dock," or Dr. Hyde. Her use of full names for the neighbors’ have a new woman teacher. Her name is makes this diary, written during her 64th birth Daisy Dowling from Middleville. Mrs. year, in 1896, particularly valuable as a piece Wilkinson has been sick so she can’t finish of local history. Also, the days of the week thc school It commences tomorrow’. There fail on the same dales in 1914 as they did in has been a vacation for two weeks. Alzina went to meeting today. John 1896. Brigham brought me my receipt for my Thc Diary of Hannah Collier Falk Plainwell Enterprise (newspaper). I sent the 1896 dollar with him to pay for my paper for one Wednesday, Jan. 1 'Fhe snow is six inches deep. It snowed a year. Mr. and Mrs. Silcox here. I paid her 33 very’ little today. Pip Ketchum here today. Dr. cents for some bitter that she brought to me, 2 Hyde here and Leta and Lora. Leta stayed all pounds, 6 ounces, 14 cents a pound. Monday, Jan. 6 night with me. I showed her trunk lo her. Mrs. Bugbee here. Susie Deprcstcr here. She went It is real cold today. Alzina Westover is io John Cairns and got me 4 yards of blue washing. Leta and Lora started for school this flannel - 50 cents a yard, and Susie brought morning. Would not eat their breakfast, they me two primers from Mr. Temples. 1 look went before a bell rang. one. 10 cents and Leta and l>ora took the I sent some paper to William and Clancy other back to the store. I gave them 10 cents Lcfft, Kelso. Cowlitz County, Wash. I wrote a to get them some candy. I finished filling my letter lo Martha Silcox today to Hot Springs. blue dress. Dr. Hyde brought me some milk. South Dakota. Storms dog-fighting again today. Dr. Hyde came after the girls. They went Thursday, Jan. 2 home with him. He brought me my mail. I got Alzina ironed again today. Leta here today a letter from Nellie Collier and a letter from and stayed tonight. Mrs. Wileox here after Lavancha Stow and a wedding card, lhe same Alzina Westover lo go to lectures with her one from Blanche herself. tonight. I have to lay down two or three times John Stows folks has just got back to every day. Dr. Hyde here today. Leta and we Saguache. Colo. They have all been up in the fringed out four little sachets like Dr. Hyde’s mountains to Iris, Colo. I wrote a letter tonight to C D. Griffith, nectie. A lecture to thc Baptist Church on proph­ Mattawan, Kalamazoo County. Alzina has esying irotn the Bible. Leta put a lot of things gone over to the Baptist Chapel to a lecture in her new trunk thal I gave her. Mr. William tonight. I am alone. Just 137 years ago today 3. Delano died today in Gun Marsh George Washington was married to Mrs. Township, aged 83. Burned in woodside Martha Curtis in New York. eemetcO- He was a batchelor and had a big TUcsday, Jan. 7 Il is lots wanner tonight. Mrs. Russell here farm. Friday, Jan. 3 today. Amelia Morehouse here. She brought It snowed and blowed lots today. Permelian me some sourkrout. I fixed the sleeves in my Collier. Mary Ann Bugbee here. Ella night dress. Made them bigger. Susie McLeery (McLcay) here. Lora Hyde and Dr. Dcprester and Willie here. Hyde here. Leta went home with them Alzina went to the lecture tonight with tonight. I fixed my sachet and Opals today of Susie. Scredda Ball brought me some more pr Hyde’s nectie. Willie Merlau here tonight. sausage tonight. Alice Wilcox here a good He brought me his photo of him and his dog while today. Mr. Hyde here. He brought the girls night dresses, so they stayed all niuht blustery tonight, Mr. Hauser lec- with me tonight. this afternoon on prophesying and A horse ran away from uptown and broke tl,nj<«ht too- I)r Hyde brought me my rent the cutter (sleigh). They caught the horse. The etpl fr°nl lhc New,on farm boys scared him with their sleds. ^5 <; - 37.34 cents I had to pay him back 2 Mt. Horton here. He went over to my place cents. Dock Hyde brought me my mail. in Hope and got a big load of hay that he 4 Northrup buried here in Prairieville. He bought last fall. He brought me his two little r brought from Milo, his age is 72. Rev. children s photos. Wheeler preached lhe sermon Wednesday, Jan.« Saturday, Jan. 4 Rankin Hyde birthday - one year old. It js 1 snowed and blowed a little today. Orvil a nice day but cold. U-ta and Ujra stayed here { dock here today a little while. 1 went to Inst night and went to school. ? Page -1 ld hcr husband Friday, J»n-10 It is a real nice day. It has thawed lots today. Frances Merlau rode down with Fred Ball and staid most all day with me. She went down town and got me a quart of oysters, 35 cents. We had them tonight for supper. Lora went home with Dr. Hyde tonight. Lura Andrews here to breakfast then her and her father and two other (4) of them here tonight. Mrs. Wesley here today more than an hour. The Odd Fellows had an oyster supper tonight in their lodgcroom over Temple and Nelson’s store. Saturday. Jan. 11 It is a nice day. The sleighing is pretty thin but lhe wood is a coming in lively to town. Mrs. May A. Bugbee here. Ann Jones here. Susie Deprcstcr here. Lillie Opal and Leia Hyde here all day and tonight Dock came after them. I hate to have little Opal go home. 1 don’t sit up all day yet. I fixed my shirt and my night dress a little. It is colder tonight again. 1 sent Leta and she got me 24 cents worth of rolled oats and 5 cents worth of gum for Leta, Lora and Opal. Pepsin gum. Willie here tonight. Staid a good while. I got a cat-a-loguc from John Lewis Childs this afternoon. Sunday, Jan. 12 It is blowing and snowing like fury today by squalls. Can’t hardly see some limes the snow flics so. Mrs. Bugbee came to get me to direct three letters for her. Vine Nasher and Orra Storms both out in the storm and they were both sick last week and had doctors. Dr. Hyde was out most all day in the storm. Arthur Turrell here tonight a few minutes. 1 wrote a letter tonight to Mrs. Jennie Young, Colo. Arthur Turrell, gave me his photo tonight. It is very cplitonight.. • . -. William DonahtPT^t kfllccHhis'STtfrndbn in Battle Creek, coupling cars (for the rail­ road 1. He leaves a wife and three children. Monday. Jan. 13 It is snowing a little, Alzina is washing. Dock brought Leta and Lora. Took up 25 cents to pay for my P.O. Box to I. Cairns and brought a receipt. Tip Ketchum here today. Dr. Hyde brought me some milk and some chicken soup. Dock took Mrs. James Young’s letter to the office. Mrs. Bugbee here and Mrs. Wilcox here. Dock Hyde came after Leta and Lora tonight. Opal has a cold. As soon as she got home, Leta got my mail; The Christian Herald, The Graphic, John Lewis Child’s Cat-a-log and a Mills Cat-a-log. (Pictures are from the Bernard Historical Society and Museum Collection, Delton.} To be continued LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice Is hereby give" ““ ,he Cou"’¥ Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing lor the following: Caso Number ’sP-1-»« Joh" & Jud* LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to cciloct a debt Any information obtained will be used for th.s purpose. If you are in the M.iitary. please contact our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in lhe conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Nancy S. Samis, a single woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nommeo for America’s Who’esaio Lender, its successors and ass gns. Mortgagee, dated May 23. 2001 and recorded May 30, 2001 in Instrument - 1060558 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to; Bank of America. N.A.. by assignment dated July 9, 2013 and recorded July 29. 2013 m Instrument u 2013­ 009327 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Fifty-Two Cents ($37,821.52) including interest 7.625% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and prov.ded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w.ll be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or somo part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County al 1:00PM on January 16.2014 Said premises are sit­ uated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as The North 160 feet of Lot 5, Robert I. Hendershotts 1st Addition, according to tho recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of plats on Page 59. Commonly known as 330 V/ State Rd. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case lhe redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.324la(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at fore­ closure sale under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to lhe person who buys the property al the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo the mortgage holder for damaging tho proper­ ty during the redemption period. Dated: 12/19/2013 Bank ol America. N.A., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-92016 (12-19)(01-09) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, tn that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions ol a mortgage made by Cheryl L McWhinney, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 8.2004, and recorded on November 18, 2004 in instrument 1137434, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there t3 dalmod to be due al the date hereof tlie sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Elghly-One and 72/100 Dollars ($84,981.72). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given thal said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on February 6, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 4 of Daisy Lane No. 2 Condominium project, according to the Master Deed recorded in docu­ ment Number 1095651 and amendments thereto (if any), and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 28. Together with rights in common elements as set forth in above Master Deed and as described in act 229 of Public Acts of 1963 and Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, and amendments thereto The redemption period shall bo 6 months from lhe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If lhe properly is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: January 9. 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, PC. ' Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #431097F02 (01-09)(01-30) 0M3H70 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC . 's ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAI PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Dofautt has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER S. GATES, AN UNMARRIED MAN and NICOLE M. PRICE. AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVI­ SION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA. Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2005, and recorded on September 6. 2005. in Document No. 1152243. and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents ($109,777.33). including interest at 5 250% per annum. Under lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage ard the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given thal said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged prem ses. or some part of them, at pubi c vendue. At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hast.ngs, Michigan at 01:00 PM o’clock, on January 30. 2014. Said prem­ ises are located in Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 6 OF PLAT OF EASTWOOD ACRES ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 7 OF BARRY COUNTY. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 1 month from tho date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a oniy. 15 days from the MCL 600 3241a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property Is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption penod. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 USBW.002587 FHA (01-02)(01 -23) 77583330 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by David L. Ockerman, a Married Man and Chassldy Ockerman, Spouse, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amenfirst Financial Corporation its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2011. and recorded on November 23. 2011 in instrument 201111230011032, and assigned by said Mortgagee to AmeriFirst Financial Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, tn Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty and 25/100 Dollars ($84,340.25). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 6. 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Lots 254, 255 and 256 ol "Al-GonQuin Lake Resort Properties Unit No. 2" according to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 63. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption penod. Dated: January 9, 2014 For more information, please call; FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31‘140 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-5422 File #434166F01 (01-09)(01-30) 77584499 Kennoy, (property owners) Location: 536 Eagle Po-"' Rd. <n Socbon 4 ot Woodland Township , . , Purpose: Requesting a SP°“' use porm.t lor a personal storage buM "9 Pcr Scc,lon 2357 in lh0 RL zoning district. „ MEETING DATE: January 27, 2014. TIME: 7 PLACE: Community Courts & Law Budding at 206 West Court Shoot Hastings Ml Site inspections of th® ab0D\° Ascribed proper­ lies will bo completed by tho Panning Commission members before lhe day Iheheanng. Interested persons desiring to preset their views upon an appeal e.thor verbally or * *'*"9 wll bo given the opportunity to be hoard at 'h0 above monboned time and place. Any written response may be mailed lo tho address ,axod (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanus«Jbarrycounty. org. Tho special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours 0’ 0 !o 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m ); Ploaso call tho Planning Office at (269 945-1290 for fur­ ther information The County or Barry w.ll provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ors for lhe heanng impasfCd und audio tapes of printed materials being considered al lhe meeting to individuals with disaW'^® " me meeting/hearing upon ton (10) days not'ca ,0 the County of Barry. Individuals with d suD.iiues requiring auxil­ iary aids or services sliouid contact the County of Barry by writing or ca"’n9 010 blowing: Michael Brown. County Administrator 220 West Slate Street. Hastings Ml 49058. (269) 945-1234. Pamela A. Jarvis. Barry County Clerk NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Planning Commission will meet on tho following dates or at the call of the chair. The mootings start at 7.00 PM. January 27, 2014 March 24. 2014 April 28. 2014 May 28, 2014 July 28. 2014 August 25, 2014 September 22, 2014 October 27. 2014 November 24, 2014 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the following dates or at the call of tho chair. Tho meetings start at 7:00 PM. January 13. 2014 February 10. 2014 March 10. 2014 April 14. 2014 May 12, 2014 Juno 9, 2014 August 11, 2014 September 8, 2014 October 13, 2014 November 10, 2014 The meeting room for both groups is In lhe Community Room of the Courts & Law Building located at 206 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan. Tho County o! Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes ol printed materials being considered at tho meeting, to individuals with disabilities al tho meoting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to tho County ol Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servshould contact the County ol Barry by writing or call the following: ,C® MICHAEL BROWN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 220 WEST STATE STREET HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269)945-128-1 �Ibur^^y. January 9, 2014 - The Hastings Barmer — Weather impedes battle Year will bring improved court efficiency by Julie Makartwicz against house fire K' Julie Makarcwicz R1 . Writer h'n,ru°W,n^ and drifting snow and sub-zero ™F*™ures were significant issues lor fircGn» x ** l° ?vcrcome a* they hauled a house in !«.•' * !lflvale drive off Woodschool Road -T, ,n.^ y°"ns*1*P wly Tuesday morning. rJ?C rtlher and Son in lhe home *1 -^15 < or Drive, were able to escape the burn­ ing tome without injury, according to Lt. Lani Forbes with the Freeport Fire Department Freeport firefighters were called to the onic nt. :25 a.m. Forbes said thc initial cal! came in that thc basement was filled with smoke. But when firefighters arrived, the home was engulfed in Hames. Wc were severely hampered by the sub­ zero temperatures, thc wind and the water trucks freezing up.” said Forbes. She credited the Barn County Road Commission lor its help in getting the fire­ fighters to the scene safely. ••Bam’ Couritv Road Commission gn'c us significant assistance getting back on n pri­ vate drive to and clearing Woodschoo to get us to the fire,” said Forbes. She credited the road commission for its assistance plowing Wocxischool Road so the tracks could get to the pm ate drive, inc said the road crews also used sand on t road to help keep the hoses from l"*z,n£. Forbes said no one wax injured m the blaze and no firefighters required treatment despite the extreme conditions. The cause of thc blaze to the walk-out ranch home is undetermined. The home is a total loss. Forties said. Freeport Fire Department was assisted at the scene by Thomapple Township Emergency Services, and Alto and Hastings fire departments. Start the New Year with a Personalized Photo Calendar! c Stuff Writer Security fOr (|,c parry County courts will be a major change coming in 2014. By as early as February, new security sys­ tems are expected to be in place for the courts. Each building will a single access point with magnetotnc(crs and manned security officers screening visitors for weapons as they enter. ’’We’re one of the only courts in thc .state without security.” said District Court Judge Michael Schipp^ “Anything can happen. Why wait until someone gets hurt to take these steps? Let’s be proactive. It’s much needed and I’m Vcry happy ,hc county com­ missioners have agreed to it.” Schipper said visitors should see only a minor delay in getting into the buildings, and Hastings pedestrian killed during snowstorm • Wall Calendars • Desk Calendars • Specially Calendars All filled with important dates, birthdays, anniversaries and special events. Low S249S Personalized Note Cards Great for Thank You Notes. Birthday or Note Cards. 12 Cards & Envelopes Now Only Timothy Charles Nixon A 50-year-old Hastings man was killed when hit by a car as he was reportedly walk­ ing in thc roadway shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 4. Michigan State Police are investigating the accident thal occurred on M-37 north of Butler Road in Baltimore Township. The 16-ycar-old drive: of the vehicle also was from Hastings. Police said Timothy Oiarles Nixon. 50. was pronounced dead at the scene. Barry County dispatchers were called about a man wearing dark clothing and walk­ ing in lhe roadway in the area of the collision. One minute later, Barry County Dispatch received a call that the man had been hit by a vehicle. Nixon’s actions prior to the crash arc cur­ rently under investigation. Road conditions at thc lime of the crash were slippery with poor visibility due to a snowstorm. Speed, alcohol, or drags do not appear to be contributing factors in the crash, according lo police. A Slate Police accident investigator and reconstructionist were called to the scene. Tlie crash remains under investigation. “We’re one of the only courts in the state without security. Anything can happen. Why wait until someone gets hurt to take these steps? Let’s be proactive. It’s much needed and I’m very happy the county commissioners have agreed to it.” District Court Judge Michael Schipper frequent visitors will soon get used to thc process. . Die courts deal with all kinds of people in sometimes extremely stressful .situations. Schipjx/r said. Having the added security at entrances w ill help deter some of those possi­ bilities. Schipper said the three Barry CoU Y judges are also continuing to find «">>* work together and consolidate services wfie possible. He said they would like to see a one skip-site for payments of all kinds to 01 courts. . . -Wc have a great court system in p»acc now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be open to change with new technologies and syS' terns,” said Schipper. As far as his own court, Schipper said ne will continue working to expand the sobriety court that was started in 2013. Additional funding has been granted to allow growth of the program from 15 to possibly 30 partici­ pants. Alcohol continues to be one of the biggest issues that leads people to problems lhat wind up in court, he said. By dealing with the alcohol abuse, Schipper said hopefully more criminal issues can be eliminated. Schipper said hc also wants to continue working with area schools in any way possi­ ble to help educate young people about how the legal system works and that there really arc consequences for actions. PREDICTIONS, continued from page 3 fercnee we make.” Personally, Forbes is celebrating the arrival of her fourth grandchild and is enjoying alt of her grand babies. “My family is involved in this community, as well, my daughters run in the mud ran and get very involved with it, all of what we do we do as a family.” Concurring, Forbes agrees that the Hastings community is her extended family. “The thing the surprises people who come hcre. is because we can tell them this is a fam­ ily community, and wc help each other, but until they live here, they don’t understand the depth of that statement.” “I have a neighbor who moved her in her sixties from Ada. I asked her what she thought about Barry County, and she said, “I never knew what true friends were until I moved here.’’ 1 think about that and some­ times what other people think. Most people, when others are aware of their personal busi­ ness, they don’t like it. but when we have to pull together like we have recently, it shows how much wc care and they notice. I can’t believe how much people care.” “I feel so fortunate that I get to see all the pieces fit together, and I am amazed by lhe overwhelming support we give each other here in Barr) County.” Jim Carr Supervisor lo Rutland Township “Barry County is a very nice place lo live, work and play. It has much to offer to many diverse life styles,” said Carr when asked what hc envisions for our Barry County com­ munity in the year 2014, “Wc have taken action collectively (as a whole) to expand possibilities for development, which in turn will increase thc availability of goods, servic­ es, and jobs locally, making us stronger as a community than in years past.” Echoing the enthusiasm and efforts of community members to continually enhance the quality of living in Barry County. Cansaid, “Rutland Township will, as in lhe past, work diligently with others in thc community to ensure that we slay strong and viable and to ensure that we can not only survive but thrive during economic, political and physical chal­ lenges and to continue grow and become a place of destination for years to come. At the same lime, at thc township level, we hope to improve our services to our residents without incurring additional taxpayer “contributions” to support the increase in local resources.” Carr is a team player and believes without cooperation from all entities involved, our community would not be thriving and grow­ ing as it is today. “I believe lhat governing with "we" in mind, instead of "me" in mind, provides a bet­ ter balanced representative body. That is why collaboration between all entities should be encouraged and maintained by everyone involved,” staled Carr. Moving forward and not being afraid to pursue creative ideas is “being progressive, which is vitally important,” said Carr, “It’s what we need to compete for economic sta­ bility, regionally. Leveraging what wc have, to get what we need and want, is one way of accomplishing our goals.” Being progressive physically and intellec­ tually. according to Carr, demonstrates that Barrj- County is not, as recently depicted by a county commissioner, a place of bullies or backward thinking. “The point is about what is to be gained by coming to Barry County, not what is to be lost by relocating here.” Echoing a win-win atitude, Carr shared that he is proud to call Barry County his home of since 1983. and he is proud of the accom­ plishments the community has achieved for the benefit of all. “To increase contributions by our citizens for our citizens." said Carr, himself, repre­ senting an example of thc community mind­ set that has elevated Hastings and Barry County into a category of a the sought after ambiance that is a hometown community. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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M“-‘TARY DUTY. rescinded bv^h A?ERS: 1,1,9 8ole that event vo^r d°n,0roc’os,n9 mortgagee. In «1 solely tn th dnmQ9cs, If any, shall be Ilmlldo rcturn of th0 b,d <enMORTGATFdeM?,e’ p,Ufi ,nlerc91the cond.tion’«|SAL£ * Do'au,1 been made in F-rn.e and fuT '13 mortgage mado by Thomas D. A F,nn °- Hu5band 9nd W.fo, Fundina c ^nROrts). to Financial Freedom Senior Grothe™ ^nk°rsRn,MartSubsid'nry oJ Lohmari 19 ?nnt ’ FSB' Mort9a9ee. dated February •instrument °n Ma,ch 16’ 2004 in -'OO.t m \123720- and rerecorded on April 23, mo* ne 'nslfu’nont 1126307. and ass igned by fss’Snments to OneWest Bank. FSB as Barn/cannHS Cocumcn?od by an assignment, in morn recWds’ on which mortgage <uim c!?,;ned 10 bo Ouo at the date hereof tho Mi Hundred F'ftoon Thousand Two ($115 225 59)*’CnlV F‘VC Hnd 59/100 Do,,ars Power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro* »• e . notice is hereby given lhat sad mortgage will -- orec.oscd by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or sorne part of them, at publ.c vendue, at lhe place bold ng the circuit court within Barry County, at t CO PM, on January 30, 2014. Sa.d prem.scs aro situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, M chigan, and are doschbcd as: The East 1/2 of Lot 27 of West Gun Lake Resort Plat, accord ng to the recorded plat thereof as recorded m hbor i of plats on page 70, described as; Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 27 for place of beginning; thence West 120 feet along the North l.ne of Lot 27; thence South 1S2.5 feet to the South Ime ol Lot 27; thence East along the South tine; thence Northeasterly 104 feel along the Southeasterly Ime of Lot 27: thence North 65 feet aiong the East line of Lot 27 to the place of begin­ ning The redemption penod shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.324la. in which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 cf the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated January 2. 2014 For moro information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 3144Q Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #433660F01 77582864 (01-02)(01-23) ■■ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if nny. shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Scott R Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott. Husband and Wife, original mortgogor(s), to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba Tho Money Store, Mortgagee, dated December 31, 1998. and recorded on January 11, 1999 in instrument 1023541, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wei’s Fargo Bank. N.A. successor by merger and or name change to Wachovia Bank, NA as ass gneo as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on wh ch mortgage there is claimed lo be due at tho date hereof the sum of Sixty-Ono Thousand Four Hundred FiftyFour and 00/100 Dollars ($61,454.00). Under the powcr of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given lhat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or somo pan of them, at public vonduo. at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on February 6, 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. A Parcel of land located in the North 1/2 of Section 29, Town 3 North. Rango 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 Feet from the North 1/4 Post of said section 29. thence South 2 Degrees 47 Mmutes 30 Seconds West 134.67 Feet, thence North 87 Degrees 12 Minutes 30 Seconds West 138 Feet, thence North 4 Degrees 39 Minutes 30 Seconds East 128.75 Feet, thence South 89 Degrees 45 Mmutes 30 Seconds East 134 Feet to the Point of Beginning The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in wh.ch case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of trie Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys thc property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tno mortgage holder for damaging the property during thc redempt-on penod. Dated: January 9. 2014 For more information, please call. FC D (248) 593-1309 ' Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Sorv.cer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 43334-5422 File #434469F01 C6M11 (01-09)(01-30) Notice Ol M^’^lTctor’aS10 DE.BLCbt ANY this FIRM is a Jig to collect a £ Ration attN PURCHASERS: This saie may be ass qned by mesne ass <)h n। □ to CitiMongjgO Jc S aUnco as br »n asslgnronL m Barry county records M.ch gan on wh,ch go^Zre is damned “‘tt0 dnta "ho sum of Eighty Thoa^d Ahn, hunaiBd Two and 42/100 Dollars ($80^32.42). Under thc power of sate c amcq in mort. naqe and tho statute , 0 made and pro­ dded. notice is hereby fl1**"1h* *’a,d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tU mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ-c vendue, al tho place o! holding the circuit court w h.n Bany County, at 1:00 PM. on February 6. Sa>d premises an-’ situated m Townsh.p of A^.yna, Barry County. Mch.gan. and are desenbed as: Part of tho East 1/2 o. the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range / West, described as- Commencing at tne Southeast corner of Section 26 thence North 89 dpgfees 51 minutes 45 sec­ onds West 408 98 feet along the South Imo of Section 26 to the pe!n? beginning; thenco North 00 degrees 18 mmutes 44 seconds West 1342.20 feet to tho conterlmo of Jones Road; thenco North 68 degrees 39 minutes 40 seconds West 156.61 feet along the sa d centerline, thence North 74 degrees 09 minutes 58 seconds West 160.04 feet a’ong said centerline thence South 1442.10 feet to said South Imo; thonce South 89 degrees 51 min­ utes 45 seconds East 307.14 feet along the South lino lo tho point of begmning Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determmed aban­ doned in accordance With MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant lo MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible lo tho person who buys tho property at thc mortgage foreclosure sate or lo the mortgage holder for damaging the property during lhe redemption penod. Dated: January 9. 2014 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 43334-5422 Filo *189930F02 77S&4493 (01-09)(01-30) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been mado in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mado by Edward Westfa’.l A/K/A Edward R. Westfall and Malinda M. Westfall, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Quicken Leans Inc.. Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of May. 2006 and recorded in the office of tho Register of Deeds, for Tho County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 11 th day of May, 2006 ;n Laber Document No. 1164500, Reformation of mortgage recorded on 12/9/13 in Document *2013014405 and also on 11/7/2013 in Document #2013013435 to correct legal description of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Serv.cing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at lhe date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty & 75/100 ($107,960 75), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity hav.ng been instituted lo recover lhe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in sa;d mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case mado and provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 6th day of February, 2014 at 1.00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to lhe highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (mat being lhe building where lhe Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary lo pay the amount due. as a’oresaid on said mortgage, with Interest thereon at 6.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees a'lowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be pa.d by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows. All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures. and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Village of Nashville. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as foi’uws. to wit: Commencing at a po.nt on the North s<de of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West. that is 7 rods East and 33 feet South of the Norin 1/4 Post for place of beginning; thence East 267.50 feet, thence South 426 feet to M.ll Pond, thence Westerly along the M il Pond to a point 7 rods E35* of Nor,h and Sou,h 1,4 tihenco North to me place of beginning During the six (6) months immediately following lhe sale, the property may 0° redeemed, except tnat in tno event that the oroperty is determined to be abandoned pursuant fo MCLA 600.3241a. lhe propurty rnay be •eduemed during 30 days immed.atoly following the 7 Pursuant to MCLA 600 3278, lhe mortgagor(s) vwil bo neid responsible lo the person who buys lhe ,operty at the foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the 1 dcmMion penod. If tho sale is sot aside for any f%sr)n- 1,10 Purchaser at the sale shall bo entitled fC |wto a return of lhe deposit paid. The Purchaser ll have no further recourse agomsl tho Mnrtaagee or me Mortg.jgeo’s attorney Dated: 7/q/20l4 Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee -arRIZIO 8 BROOK. PC. Attorney for Green Tree orin LLC 888 W Big Beaver. Suite 800 Troy. S 460*4 248-362 2600 GTSD FNMA Westfall (orowoi-ao) WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald Cordray, a married man and Lori Anne Cordray, his wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 21. 2004. and recorded on January 27, 2004 in instrument 1121339. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Two and 19/100 Dollars ($119,242.19). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of me mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on January 16. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 2 North, Rango 8 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest comer of High Bank Creek Bridge; thence North 479 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 3-15 00 feet; thence East 200.00 feel, thence South 345.00 feet; thonco West 200.00 feet to the place of beginning* Subject to an easement for ingress and egress by others over the North 24 feet of lhe North 24 feet, together with an easement for ingress and egress 24 feet wide from the above parcel lo Bird Road over tho following property; thc North 24 feet ol the South 824 feet of lhe West 1/2 of mo Southeast 1/4 of lhe Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 2 North Rango 8 West, excepting therefrom that part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sa.d Section lying South and East of High Bank Creek Also except commencing at the Northwest comer of High Bank Creek Bridge and running to the one-half Section tine 160 rods moro or loss; thenco East to the East line of sa.d Section 26. thence runnmg South along the East Section line to tho creekthenco Southwesterly along tho crook to lhe place* of beginning * The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 da vs from the dale of such sale. 7 If Iho property is sold nt foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 cf lhe Rev.sed Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 Iho borrower Will be held responsible to lhe person who buys tno property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgiae holder for damaging the property during the redemption period w Dated: December 19, 2013 For moro information, please callFC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-542Q File #432506F01 • (12-19,(01-09) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The Mortgage deserted below is in default: Mortgage (the “Mortgage’) made by Jason E. Jonker and Jennifer J. Jonker, husband and wile, as Mortgagors, to United Bank Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, with its address at 900 East Paris SE. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49546 as Mortgagee, dated March 18. 2005 and recorded on March 28. 2005, as Instrument No. H43335. Barry County Records. Barry County, M-chigan. The balance owing on the Mortgage is $ 184.489.47 at the time of this Notice. Tho Mortgage contains a power of sale and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity has been institut­ ed to recover tho debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part of thc Mortgage. TAKE NOTICE that on January 23. 2014. 1:00 pm local time, or any adjourned data thereafter, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale a! pub! c auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (which is the building where tho Circu-t Court for Barry County is held). The Mortgagee will apply lhe sale proceeds lo tho debt secured by the Mortgage as slated above, plus interest on lhe amount due at the rate of 4 5% per annum; all legal costs and expenses, including attorneys fees allowed by law; and also any amount paid by the Mortgagee to protect its interest in tho property. The property to bo sold at foreclosure Is all of that real estate situated in the County of Barry. State ot M-chigan, described as BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 20. TOWN 3 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. DISTANT SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST, 1326.54 FEET FROM THE NORTH ONE QUAR­ TER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20. THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 237 58 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST. 965 21 FEET TO THE CENTER­ LINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 60 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 46 SECONDS WEST. 377.95 FEET ALONG THE CENTERLINE; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST 174.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, 396 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST. 847.50 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 20 TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING. TOGETHER WITH A MUTUAL PRIVATE EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY PURPOSES TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, 66 FEET WIDE, 33 FEET EACH SIDE OF A CENTERLINE, DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH ONE QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST. 1.564.12 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID sE?TION 20; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST, 890 21 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN­ NING OF SAID CENTERLINE; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST. 75.00 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF GUN LAKE ROAD. AND THE END OF SAID DESCRIBED CENTERLINE. Tax Identification Number 08-13­ 020 008-40 Tho redemption period shall be six (6) months from the dale of sale pursuant lo MCLA 600.3240(8). unless deemed abandoned and men pursuant to tho time frames provided for in MCL 600.3241a. Mortgagors will be held responsible to the person who buys Ih^ property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging lhe property during lhe redemption period. December 17. 2013 UNITED DANK MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee PLUNKETT COONEY KELLI L BAKER (P49960) Attorney fOf Mortgagee 333 Bndgo Street NV/, butte 530 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 (616) 752-4624 <12- 19)(qvi6) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by thc foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If nny. shall be limitcd solely to thc return of tho bld amount ten- ’ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Amy SoHes, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Wc'ta Fargo Bank. NA. Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2008, and recorded on February 14. 2008 in Instru­ ment 20080214 0001372, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Five and 46/100 Dollars ($62,965 46). Under the power of sale contained in sa>d mort­ gage and tho statute m such case made and pro­ vided. not cv Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prom ses. or somo part of them, at pubic vendue, at the place ol holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM, on January 16. 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Fairhaven Plat, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as Recorded in Lber 5 of Plats on Page 45 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from lhe date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Jud.cature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will bo held responsible lo the person wtio buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated: December 19. 2013 For more information, please call. FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File *429217F01 77M2C19 (12-19)(01-09) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Peter S. Brousil and Sonya Brousil who executes this mort­ gage tor the solo purposes of subordinating her dower and homestead rights in the real estate cov­ ered. husband and.wife, original mortgugor(s). to .Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml. LLC. Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2002. and recorded on March 22, 2002 in instrument 1076999, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Nino Hundred Sixty-Eight and 27/100 Dollars ($123.968.27). Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 100 PM, on January 30. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as- Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 19, Town 1 Norin, Rango 7 West; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 tine of said Section 19. 292.35 feet to the place of beginning; thence continu.ng North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along said 1/4 line 377.29 feet; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 1318 87 feet to the South Imo of the Northeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thenco South 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East along said South Imo 665.66 feet to the Southeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East along the East l>ne of said Section. 575.14 feet; thenco North 88 degrees 46 mmutes 23 seconds west 292.35 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East 745.00 feet to tho place of beginning. Together with and subject to a 66 foot wide ease­ ment for Ingress and Egress, tho centerline of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies in the centerline ol West Lake Road 1150 feet North and 33 feet East of the Southeast corner of Section 19. Town 1 North, Rango 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 41 mmutes 49 seconds East, par­ allel with and 33 feet East ol the East Ime of said Section 19. 297 feet to a point which lies 123 feet North ol tho Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West, parallel with and 123 feet North of tho South Ime of tho Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section, 698.66 feet to tho place of ending. Also, together with a 66 loot wide easement for Ingress and Egress, tho centerline of which is described as follows. Beginning at a pom! which ties 123 feet North ot lhe 33 feet East of tho Southeast corner of tho Northeast 1/4 of lhe Southeast 1/4 of said Section 19, Town 1 North. Rango 7 West: thence North 00 degrees 41 mmutes 49 seconds Eart parallel with and 33 feet East of tho East Imo of sa-d Section 19. 240 feet to the place of end.ng The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date ol such sale, unless doternrned abandoned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241u. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe dainheproo«rty Is sold at foreclosure sale under CMDter 32Judcature Act ol 1961. Sant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower w.ll bo held responsible to the person xvho buys the property nt the nrortoano foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property dunng tho redemption penod. Dated: Januafy 2. 2014 For moro information, please cal FC J (240) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Serwcu 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste ? Farmington H.Hs, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo 4420284F01 (01-02)(01 23) 7-x’iooi STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-26572-OE Estate of Shirley L. Stanton. Date of birth: 03/10/1935. TO ALL CREDITORS­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Shirley L. Stanton, d-ed 07/18.2013. Creditors of tho decedent are notified that all claims against the estate w’l be forever barred unless presented to Renita A. Napier, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative. or to both lhe probate court nt 206 W. Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative wilhm 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Robert J. Longstreet P53546 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Renita A. Napier 2328 N. Mason Road Vermontville. Ml 49096 (517)736-4433 m*** NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILI­ TARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. Default has occurred in the cond.t.cns of a Mortgage (‘Mortgage’) mado by Lloyd Culver Keeler and Sharon Keeler, husband and wife, of 496 Gaskill Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Mortgagor, to Financial Health Cred.t Union, now known as Option 1 Cred.t Union, a state chartered cred;! union, having its principal office at 2400 West Road. East Lansing. Michigan 48823. which Mortgage was dated December 5. 2005. and recorded In the office of lhe Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on December 12. 2005 at Instrument Number 1157517. By reason of this default tho Mortgagee hereby deciares the entire unpaid amount of sa.d Mortgage duo and payable immediately. As of the date of th s Notice there is claimed to bo due on this Mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Forty-seven and 13/100 Dollars (S110.447.13). No suit or pro­ ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and the statute in such case made and prov-ded. this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part thereof, at publ.c auction to the high­ est bidder at thc East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 that being tho place of holding Circuit Court in sa;d County, on Thursday, the 13th day of February, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. Tho premises covered by this Mortgage are , located in the Township of Carlton, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: Exhibit A Legal Description ol Property 496 Gaskill Road. Hastings, Ml 49058 Land situated in the Townsh;p of Carlton. County . of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: r Parcel 1: A parcel of land in tho Northwest L4 of Sectton 33. Town 4 Nortn, Range 8 West Commencing at the North 64 post of Section 33; thence South 2647.5 feel; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes West 1593.18 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence Norm 15 degrees 05 mmutes East 247.7 feet; thence North 35 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds West 84.10 feet; thence South 84 degrees 51 min­ utes 45 seconds West 270 feet, thence duo North 200 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds West 400 feet to the point on Gaskill Plat; thence South to East and West 1/4 line; thenco North 89 degrees 57 minutes East 646.82 feet lo the Pomt of Beginning. Parcel 2: A parcel of land in the Northwest 64 of Section 33. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as fol­ lows: commencing at the North 6’4 post ol said Section 33. thence duo South 2647.50 feet, thence South 89 degrees 57 m notes West along tho East and West 14 line 912.88 (eel, thence South 60 degrees 45 minutes West 142.35 feet, thence South 83 degrees 30 minutes West 121.80 feet, thence North 54 degrees 5 minutes 30 seconds West 362.10 feet, thence North 35 degrees 22 min­ utes 15 seconds West 218 feet to the Place of beginning, thence North 35 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds West 200 feet, thonco North 89 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds West 146.50 feet, thence duo South 200 feet, thence North 8*1 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds East 270 feet to the Place of beginning. Parcel 3: Outlet B of Bal-Meer Subdivision on part of Section 23. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Parcel 4 Outlot A ol Bal-Meer Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, Town 4 North. Range 8 West Except- Commencing at tho Northeast corner of Outlot A of tho BAL-MEER SUBDIVISION accord­ ing to tho recorded plat thereof, be.ng a part of Section 33, Town 4 North, Rango 8 West, as a Place of Beginning, thence South 84 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds West along the North Ime of said outlot A, 111.0 feet to the Northwest comer of outlot A; thenco South 35 degrees. 22 minutes 15 seconds East, 70 66 feet along tho West lot lino of said outlot A: thence North 69 degrees 27 minutes 20 seconds East 103.59 feet parallel to tho South lot Ime of said outlot A; thenco Northwesterly approximately 41 5 feet to the Place of Beginning Notice is further given thal the length of tho redemption period w.ll be six (6) months from the date of salo unless determined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case lhe redemption period wtli be as provided by MCLA 600.3241a. If this property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, during the period of redemption borrower/mortgagor will bo responsible to the pur­ chaser or to Iho mortgage holder for physical injury to the property beyond wear and tear resulting from tho normal use ot tho property if lhe physical .n’-ury is caused by or at the direction of 'the borrower/mortgagor. Dated January 6, 2014 OPTION 1 CREDIT UNION MORTGAGEE THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY; Charles J. Hiemstra (P-24332) Attorney for Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Ave . NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 235-3100 0*031177 �- Thursday. January 9. pom ■ The Hasbnp? Banner "RPBJT ■ Hamilton gets good lead and holds onto it at TK . 1 .. 1K 25-11 for the night. Ihc ^t’^“«K,wun,b-whi,c h> Brett Bniner Sports Editor 1 on y ux>k a couple little spurts for Hamilton to get a good lead, and the Hawkeycs held onto it once they had it. Hamilton s vanity boys’ basketball team k ca. M ' Jctory at ’Hioniapplr Kellogg . High School Friday. Du Trojans didn’t have thc lead for more man a lew second in the first half, but they were never xery> far behind the Hawkeyes ay i rancisco drilled a three pointer to tic The game al 28-28 with 1 minute and 43 sec­ onds tQ piny in (he f|rkt haJt Humi|ton cr^kT^ ,riple <>ne °f us own from Elijah Walker, and then center Connor Davis secured the ball after a long scramble in the offensive end of the floor and put it up and in with 5.5 seconds left before the break. Fhe Haw'kcycs then went on an 8-2 run to start the second half, upping lheir lead to 41­ 30. Eight points was as close as I’K would get the rest of the w ay. That s a big, phj steal team." said TK head coach Mike Ryncarson. Wc wanted to pressure them man-to-man lull and keep the ball in front. Towards lhe end of thc first half, they got around us and got into the paint. I told them. I said, if their guards got into thc paint and took shots they re going to be tough to contain. Thc last two minutes of the first half and then lhe whole third quarter it seemed like they were gelling to thc basket. They weren’t making their first shot, but the> were getting lhe rebounds and the putbacks and we fouled them a lot after they got the rebounds, a cou­ ple and-ones. and the score just stretched out to 11 points just like that.” Hamilton dominated on the glass, outre- Caledonia Friday , ’^v/lUr’lcd <he Hawkeyes will. 17 poinK damare with hustle plays. All live ol I u -' XuUeanteontheoffenMveendofthe n<There were positives in the loss lor FK. He got some help pointing them out to his team in lhe locker room alter the game “Coach (Josh) Thaler says you uys scored 60 points against a physical team,’” Rynearson said. That s prut tv good. 60 {joints is usually enough to win a hall game. That’s a pretty good note- Wc sho the ball well. Clay (Francisco) shot the ball well early. Pommy (Hamilton) is doing his Tommy Hamilton had 22 points to lead! K. He hit three threes and also had three assists. Francisco hit four threes and finished with 16 points. TK also pH five points and three rebounds from Cole Crunkright and four assists from Jackson Bronkqna. Coach Rynearson was hit with a technical foul early in lhe fourth quarter, after Tommy Hamilton was hit in thc back of thc head while on his way up for a lay-up but no foul was called. It was lhe ninth foul called against TK to just one for the Haw key es in lhe second half. TK never made it into the bonus in either half. The Trojans were 4-of-7 at the free throw line in the game, while Hamilton hit 16-of-26 attempts. TK is back in action at home against The Trojans’ Clay Francisco fires up a three-pointer during lhe opening quarter of Friday night’s non-conference contest with visiting Hamilton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Rough start for TK girls at Ionia by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was cold out side and the Trojans were cold inside the gym al Ionia High School Friday. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls' basket­ ball team fell to 5-2 overall this season with a 59-32 loss to the Bulldogs. “Wc just came out flat. We couldn’t hit the broad side of a bam and they were on fire,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Jessee Bays. “It was 29-6 at the half, and defensively we did not show up, and when you’re not making shots you’ve got to be able lo rely on your defense. In the second half, we decided to play and it was an even score, but when you’re down by 23 you can’t play even. They Saxon girls fall to 5-2 with defeat at Reeths-Puffer H.S Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team suf­ fered its second defeat of the season Friday, at Muskegon Reeths-Puffcr. The Rockets outscored the visiting Saxons 27-13 over lhe course of lhe second and third quarters to take control of lhe ballgame, then finished otf a 37-26 victory . “Wc defended well and executed our offen­ sive sets well, bul shot poorly.” said Saxon head coach Mike Engle. “We also did not rebound well, which gave Reeths-Puffcr too many extra opportunities on the offensive end.” Maddie Dailey led the Saxons in the loss with 12 points and six rebounds. Grace Meade added eight points. Camaryia Williams led Reeth.s-Puffer with 11 points and Gabby Klemp and Kalisa Williams chipped in eight points each. The Saxons’ contest with Charlotte Tuesday was postponed. Hastings will be back in action Monday at Baltic Creek Central, then open the OK Gold Conference season at home against Ottawa Hills and Thomapple Kellogg Tuesday and Friday next week. Half of inside-outside game works for Lions at K-Christian by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Once the Comets started clogging the mid­ dle and the Lions were unable to get jump shots lo fall, a five-point hole was suddenly loo much to overcome. Kalamazoo Christian’s varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team scored a 33-23 victory over vis­ iting Maple Valley Friday in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. Thc Lions trailed 13-8 at the half, and were still down five heading into the fourth quarter. “Defensively wc did a good job.” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. “We were physical tonight. We did a really good job of rebounding thc bxskelball. “We hustled, did a really good job of hus­ tling for probably three and a quarter quarters. Then. I think for lhat little bit we kind of fell asleep a little bit. We struggled to put thc ball ini he basket.” Olivia Ricketts led the Lions with 11 points, and Wilkes said she did a good job of passing the ball out of lhe post as well. “They started lo collapse on Olivia, and once they started to collapse on her we really struggled, from that point, getting somebody to knock down a couple jump shots from lhe outside.” Tara I Inii did hit a couple for lhe Lions, and she finished with ffour points. Emily Mattocks also chipped in four points for Maple Valley. Britney Laaksoncn led Kalamazoo Christian with II points and Hailey Bulkcma added seven and Rebekah VanDam six. The Lions return to action at home against Schoolcraft Friday. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: THU RSPAY* JAN, 9 6.00 PM Br/s Vartfy SwrTrj GRO-’zr.’K-'HS EJRJPAY, JAN. 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G.-, lkT5 Varxty top Jt Ji Gift H A H H A TKhS TKHS WtfcndUronHS TKHS Brietol TKHS Certified . . ■ Financial Planning i Randy Tlecardin, CFP.* j >U*;nhGkCi1YBAkK num ano iNv£HTMer/r group HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact fancy 915-2742 or hastrigsathltrictxwstcrcU^fruil com to sponsor the schedule • played hard in lhe second half and they did what they should have done in thc first half.” Bays said his girls w ere running the offense in the first half, and getting thc kind of chances at shots that they like. TK scored just four points in the opening quarter and only two in the second. lite TYojans then more than doubled their offensive output from lhe first half in the third quarter, outscoring the Bulldogs 15-10. Kelli Graham Jed TK for the night with 12 points. Erin Scheidel had eight points and Brandi Weslow and Kaylin Johnson added five each. Ionia got 14 points fiom Sarah Swartz and ten from Anna Riccius. Taylor Bovee chipped in nine points, as did jfoinna Miller Thomapple Kellogg is scheduled to be at home against Caledonia Friday. Saxon boys score second win of season The Saxons broke open a light ball game with a 16-2 run in lhe fourth quarter at Reeths-Puffer High School in Muskegon Friday. Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team improved to 2-3 overall this season with a 47-28 victory. The Saxons led 31 -26 head­ ing into the final eight minutes of action. Alex McMahon had a big night for the Saxons pouring in 17 points to go w ith six rebounds. Hastings also got nine points and six rebounds from Peter Beck and six points and six rebounds from Jon Wilcox. The Rockets got ten points from Deandre Oakes-Owens and six points from Troy Gilmour. Thc Saxons’Tuesday night contest with Charlotte was postponed. Hastings returns to action Tuesday when it opens lhe OK Gold Conference season at Ottawa Hills Tuesday. Vikings will honor Joppie January 17 _______ rhe 1-akewood varsity baseball team will hl»’or Dave Joppie al half-time of Lakewood’s varsity boys’ basketball team’s “Wst Friday. Jan? 17. ,|V . t J°PPie is celebrating the 2013 World Senes ehampionship a]nni. with lhe rest of the Boston Red S(n orglmzation. Joppie was named the Rtfj Sox’s AAA hitting coach in 2912’ and has spent the lust year working > the PaUtUvkel Red Sox. . ,,lere will be a question and answer sts s,u,‘ as well as.. ,neel and greet with Jopp,c nun?"11' ’he ganie in <hC h‘ph aUd,l° ... “ a Lakewkxxl High School gradualcwho Played at Aquinas College. Thornapple Kellogg's Connor Leach keeps a close eye on the basketball as Hamilton’s Collin Tidd looks to move the ball out of the back-court during the first quar­ ter Friday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Mistakes keep Lakewood from keeping pace with lewell boys by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thc Vikings were doing almost every thing right, then they weren’t. Lakewood trailed Lowell by just a point at the half Friday, built a six-point lead early in lhe second half by getting by lhe Red Arrows’ press, and then wound up falling 76-56 in thc non-conference contest at Lakewood High School. “Wc let their press gel to us. Wc had a lot of turnovers the second half. We didn’t shoot free throws well again. Offensively wc didn’t execute,” said Lakewood head coach Wayne Piercefield. “What else didn’t wc do? Defensively, wc were allowing the drive too much and wc had lo overhelp on the drive, giving up wide open shots on the perimeter. We just kind of broke down mentally all over the place in the second half.” The Red Arrows pushed their lead to 54-45 after three quarters. Early in lhe fourth quar­ ter. a Viking foul was followed by a technical foul. The Red Arrows’ Ryan Stevens hit the four foul shots, then teammate Matt Beachler knocked down a three-pointer to push their team’s lead from eight points to 15. Beachler hit five threes in lhe game and was 3-of-4 at the foul line and finished with 30 points. Stevens ended the night with 20 points, going 8-of-10 at the free throw line including an 7-of-8 performance in the fourth quarter from the stripe. “We weren’t fouling on purpose, we were fouling because we were just behind a step on everything,” Piercefield said. Joe Parks led the Vikings with 18 points and six rebounds. He had 12 points in lhe sec­ ond half. Parks got a couple rebounds for lay­ ups and scored in the post early in thc second half when the Vikings took their small lead. Lakewood also got 11 points and four rebounds from Colin O’Mara. Ben Dillon added four points and four assists. Daniel Sauers added seven points. Lakew ood trailed just 17-15 after one quar­ ter and 34-33 al the half. “Il was our mental errors more than any­ thing." Piercefield said. “They pressed us in the first half too and we broke lheir press and shot lay-ups. They didn't do anything differ­ ent in the second half. We just threw the ball around and threw it away.” Lakewood is now 2-3 overall this season. The Vikings are scheduled to be at Portland for its second Capital Area Activities Conference While Division contest of the season Friday. Valley struggles to finish at the rim in loss to K-Christian by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thc Comets built a small lead, then fought off thc Lions in the fourth quarter Friday night. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team fell lo 3-1 overall with a 57-52 loss at Kalamazoo Christian. Both teams started a little slow, with lhe Lions taking an 8-5 lead in the opening quar­ ter, but the Comets found lheir scoring touch first to go up 23-21 at lhe half. “The second half we came out and kind of started really playing‘Maple Valley basket­ ball,” said Lion head coach Christopher Ewing. “We pushed the ball down lhe court. We got a lot of lay-ups. It was our downfall in this game. We missed seven lay-ups which turned out to be 14 points.” When shots weren’t falling inside, they turned outside. Micah Bromley hit back-toback thre.' pointers for the Lions at one point in the fourth quarter, and Samuel Benedict completed a four-point play after being fouled while knocking down a triple of his own. Those bi£ buckets just helped the Lions keep pace with the Comets though as the Lions struggled to defend a new wrinkle in lhe Kalamazoo Christian offense The S’'tnMS unv neir P°in,.l:uard into the post, and Maple Valley wasn t ready to defend it and tune and time again the Comet point guard found ways to get shots up w to get good passes off to his teammates "1 thought we played very Bixxt defense against them. We knew their plays very well They just went to an easy play that kind r scored a bunch of jxnnts against us," Ewing Brennan Hcidema led the Comets win. in points and Ryan Gove finished with 5 The Comets also did enough it th*, f i !• I5- h fourth quarter to keep the 1 Jons m thC Benedict led the Lions with the night. Luis Martine/ r I^’inls on points, while Andrew Brioh'i""””1'1 had 12 chipped in eight each. g " and Broml«y �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 9. 2014 — Page 13 DK scores jUSf ejg^ pOjnfS after first quarter in defeat Delton Kellogg’s Libby Parker puts up a shot during Friday night's KVA loss to visiting Parchment. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Landon Grizzle fires a pass into the corner during Friday night’s KVA contest against visiting Parchment. (Photo by Perry Hardin) DK falls to 1-3 in KVA with loss to visiting Parchment Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball coach Steve Miknis called Friday night’s con­ test with visiting Parchment just a “bad night all around." The host Panthers fell 42-29 to visiting Parchment in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. Parchment outscored Delton Kellogg 15-5 in the opening quarter, then led throughout lhe contest. Jack Binegar led Parchment with 13 points, while Clay Whitehead added nine and Sam Nordquist and James Nelson-Leatherman had eight points each. Delton Kellogg got nine points from Jetl Minehart. Noah Leinaar added six points and four steals for lhe Panthers. Delton Kellogg is now I -3 overall this sea­ son and 3-3 overall. The Panthers’ Tuesday night contest at Schoolcraft which was scheduled for Tuesday was postponed. Delton returns lo action Friday at home against Galesburg-Augusta. Delton Kellogg's Sarah Rendon flips up a shot in the lane as Parchment’s Ryann Stutz (30) and Lauren Penny (33) defend during Friday’s KVA contest in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s were hanging with Parchment, and then suddenly they weren’t. Parchment’s varsity girls*’ basketball team went on a 20-2 run in the second quarter, then pulled away for a 53-15 victory at Delton Kellogg High School Friday. “They came in as advertised," said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. "They are a really, really good basketball team. They fly around and just are in your face and make you do things you don’t want to do. I think we had 27 turnovers. We battled them for thc first quarter and a half.” Meredith Stutz led Parchment with 19 points. Kendyl Hinton and Payton Wood had nine points each and Paige Berg six. Delton Kellogg got five points and seven rebounds from Kristen Mohn and four points from Sarah Rendon. Parchment was keen on stopping Delton Kellogg’s top two scorers. Coach Mohn said Morgan Champion had a solid game, especially showing improved effort under lhe basket - boxing out and going up strong for rebounds. Delton Kellogg’s Tuesday night contest with Schoolcraft was postponed and will be made up Saturday al 6 p.m. Delton returns to action Friday at home against GalesburgAugusta. Delton Kellogg girls win their own invitational Dcllon Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team had the best score in every round in winning its own DK Invitational Saturday. The Panthers put together a total score of 650.44 points, with White Pigeon second with a score of 561.80. Zeeland West was third at 551.30, followed by Hopkins 467.60 and Schoolcraft 438.00. Delton Kellogg’s girls scored a 200.9 in round one, a 179.94 in round two and a 269.6 in round three. White Pigeon had thc second-best round three score, a 233.7. Zeeland West was sec­ ond in each of the first two rounds, scoring a 188.9 and a 152.20. Zeeland West then added a 210.2 in round three. Delton Kellogg will see White Pigeon and Schoolcraft again this evening as the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference opens its season with a jamboree al Bronson. Delton Kellogg’s Anthony Houtrow fires up a shot in the lane during Friday night’s contest with Parchment. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions finish sixth at cheer invite Maple Valley’s varsity competitive cheer team placed sixth at its Maple Valley Invitational Saturday. Mason took the day’s title, with a score of 700.58 points. The Bulldogs had lhe day’s best score in the first two rounds, scoring a 221.0 in round one and a 201.48 in round two. The Bulldogs (hen added a 278.1 in round three. Charlotte had the day’s top round three score, a 278.6. Hie Orioles were second overall with a score of 687.24. followed by Portland 599.0, Belding 595.26, Grand Ledge 582.10, Maple Valley 572.20, Bronson 525.60, Webberville 510.60 and Homer 493.02. Maple Valley scored a 165.3 in round one, a 160.30 in round two and a 246.6 in round three. The Lions return to action tonight at Bronson High School for lhe first Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference jamboree of the season. The 1 Jons will be at I^cslie Saturday and then Springport Monday. SAVE 50% Select Men’s, Women’s and Kids’ Cabela’s Outerwear SALE‘ir’to *219” Wass34”tos439'” . Cold Weather Accessories- SALE Wass4s‘Jtos99‘'9 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Colors and styles vary by location DUNDEE, Ml • (734)529-4700 Visit cabelas.com/dunilee for more information GRANDVILLE. Ml • (616) 682-6700 Visit cabelas.com/grandville for more information �Pauc 14 - thursday .January 9.2014 - Tho nnsf^s Banner • Viking wins battle of state medalists at LH Lamb . II . L.J vJ I Vi I. rmno.Mmngonmyrect.Heh^bHl. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor I here wax just one match-up of former state medalists al Saturday's LH Lamb Ibutuamem in Hastings, ami that was only because ot as last minute line-up change Lakewood junior Jordon Bennett pinned Hastings junior Jason Slaughter in the 152pound championship match, earning a take down in each ol lhe first two pericxls and then putting Slaughter on his shoulders with 15 seconds left before the end of the second pen od. Bennett still has yet to be scored on this season, improving his record to 18-0. Hc has pinned all but two of his opponents “It's good for both ol them.” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “They both need lo have good matches just to keep litem in tune. Whoever gets caught first was done If Jordan gets caught by him in that headlock or a w inp. he’s so strong, it's over. Whatever happens, it’s done. Thc same thing the other way." Bennett was (he state runner-up al 145 pounds in Division 3 last year. Slaughter, who is now 17-2 this year, was eighth at 145 pounds in Division 2 Iasi season. "I’d say that I outwrvstlcd him when he w ,vs on the bottom and on 1 was on top.” said Bennett. "On our feet it was difficult, a chin whip can be thrown from any shot a headlock can be thrown from anywhere on your leet. e sun’v’y on^ injured shoulder after Ins. sea “...... a; Bennett said Every day ’ Unship SMU^ h^ed -he Vikings 10 a third-place finish a, a ft. >. Die tournament picked up a coupk « ♦ • learns which had tournaments cancukdg t before the start of the holiday brca those teams. Rockford, took the tournament title with 163.5 points, Petoskey was second with 143 points. lol­ loped by Lakewood 140.5. Hasting. Bronson 102. Charlotte 96.5. l^y Norm 7 . Otsego 53. Ionia 44 and East Grand Rapids Bennett was at 152 pounds with Slaughter because one Viking wrestler didn i make weight and Veitch had to shuffle things around. ....... . .. “I thought we had a good day. Veitch said. "It’s a different line-up. We’ve got some Division I wrestlers with their competition styles, every level one. two and three they al have different .styles. Seeing Rockford and that, I thought was ven good. I thought it was a very competitive tournament. We just nccd- Hastings’ Patrick Murphy fights to try and stay in control of Lakewood’s Garrett Phelps during the second period of their championship semifinal match al 171 pounds Saturday afternoon at the LH Lamb’ Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) cd to pick up onc inorc win somewhere to get the runner-up, |nil j. thought we wrestled well.” Bennett Was one of two Lakewood champi­ ons. Teammate Garrett Phelps won the 171pound title, pinning Rockford’s Caleb Childers 4 minutes 39 seconds into the cham­ pionship match, after a hard-fought pin against Hastings’Patrick Murphy in the semi­ finals. Murphy wcnt on to place third, topping Petoskey’s Dakota Vicau 10-3 in the consola­ tion final. Rockford had four individual champions. Hastings matched luikewood’s two individual champions, and Charlotte also took two titles. Zach Wilcox took the 135-pound title for Hastings, topping Austin Linn from Petoskey 13-0 in thc championship match alter scoring pins in each of his first two matches. “That was pretty commanding. He majored his kid in the finals Hc looked really good. 1 was really pleased.” said Hastings coach Mike Goggins. l he Saxons’other champion, Nate Pewoski also scored two pins in his first two matches. Pewoski then scored a 3-0 victory over Rockford’s Josh Chkote in the championship round. Pewoski also won his Hight as a junior last winter at the LH l_amb. "It’s good to go out oa a high note my sen­ ior year." Pewoski said. "All lhe wrestlers were good here. Good competition, a good ■ tournament to win." Pewoski was a state qualifier a year ago, and came into the year looking to be better on rag-' the attack than he was in previous seasons. Hc said that helped him get his semifinal victory, where he eventually pinned Loy Nom.x’s Joe The Saxons’ Elhan Haywood (top) tries to turn Loy Norrix’s Brady James during the Boggan in 3:58. first period of their 130-pound consolation final Saturday at the LH Lamb Tournament "I noticed that 1 was taking more high perin Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings' Nate Pewoski (top) finishes off a reversal in the third period of his 3-0 vic­ tory over Rockford's Josh Chilcote in the 285-pound championship Saturday at the LH Lamb Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) centage shois and attacking a little more and pounds, falling lo Rockford’s Braden Zych 9­ nol staying on my heels so much and going 0 in their championship match. Cash right after it," Pewoski said. Thompson was second at 160, falling 7-6 to The Saxon team had seven medalists, with Charlotte’s Robert Miller in thc 160-pound third-place finishes going lo Murphy and title. Lakewood’s John Jackson matched Ethan Haywood at 130 pounds. Jeremiah Shaffer at 140 pounds and Chase Reaser at Keitzman’s third-place finish, pinning Bronson's Jacob Bitters 40 seconds into the 145 were both fourth. Shaffer fell to Lakewood's Austin consolation final. Rockford’s four champions were Zych, Kcitzman 7-6 in lhe consolation final at 140 pounds. Kcitzman was one of seven Viking Jared Bennett al 112 pounds, Stephen Jendritz medalists. Jeremy Innes was second at 145 al 119 and Brandon Houle at 215. hissed foul shots really hurt Lakewood ladies at Lowell didn’t finish. They were just l4-of-35 at the stripe. Sports Editor ‘‘Those missed free throws are like Lowell got the lead early, then did every­ turnovers,” Frost said. thing it needed to to hold off the Vikings. Taylor VantLand had 12 points to lead thc Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 0-6 overall this season with a 51-34 Viking attack. Mane Hendnckson added six points with a solid second-half effort. Karly loss at Lowell Friday. “The game was a little closer then the score Morris had four points and Milk Potter indicated,” said Lakewood head coach Denny chipped in three points and six rebounds. “We still have stretches that wc get heller Frost. “We didn’t match up well defensively early, which got us in a hole, and we just skelter on the defensive end and don’t get to couldn’t hit the shots needed to get back in our assignments. We were much belter in the second half. I am still proud the way thc girls the game.” The Vikings attacked the basket, and got stayed with a consistent effort. Wc played lay-up chances and trips to the foul line, but hard right to thc end.” Frost was also pleased with the play of point guard Emily Barker, saying that her turnovers have continued to decrease as the season goes on and she is getting lhe Vikings into their offensive sets with regularity. Lowell got 15 points from Aubreigh Steed and seven each from Kennedy Coxon, Catherine Stump and Kate Montgomery. The Red Arrows led 14-6 after lhe opening quarter, and still held an eight-point lead at the half before outscoring the Vikings 27-18 in the final two quarters. Lakewood returns to Capital Area Activities Conference White Division actino at Portland Friday. by Brett Bremer Counton Us TK team second to DeWitt for second time this season I FROM THE CONSUMERS ENE^SV TEAM,’ ! YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND R DURING THE ICE STORM RESTO Two meets into lhe season and Thomappk Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer teamh*5 two runner-up finishes. The Trojans were second to DeWitt forth* second time this season, Saturday in thr Division .2 Standings at thc Grandville Invitational. . DeWitt scored a 747.50 to lake the day’> title, with TK second with 706.92 points, foF lowed by Gull Lake 693.72, St. Joseph 690.88, Mt. Pleasant 674.56, Wyoming 606.40 and Zeeland East 333.60. The Trojans were third heading info the final round, with St. Joseph just behind th* Panthers from DeWitt, but TK jumped StJoseph by scoring a 282.7 in round three. DeWitt had the two scores in rounds two and three, a 307.2 in round three and a 214.90 in round two. St. Joseph had the day’s W round one score, a 226.0. IK scored a 215.3 in round one and 4 208.92 in round two. Nine Division I teams also competed ** Grandville Saturday, with Lake Orion win­ ning thc championship in that compctitH* with a total score of 771.56. Among d* Division 3 and 4 teams competing al the tour­ nament. Michigan Center had the top sconD-'1 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-01-16.pdf e705da1fd3d02fe4139bde4e8d43eba0 PDF Text Text ’^APY __ u-i- ui--' -iinwmn11-• ' Hastings Township | Schools de^P^rate for considers road millage strong l®®®®rship See Editorial on png(, 4 ___ r>___ See Story on Page 12 Ji i—iwain j J DK girls score win over Schoolcraft I See Story on Page 16 * ...... * .,i,i,............. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ’>35 Hastings VOLUME 161, No. 3 BANNER Thursday, January ! 6, 2014 PRICE 75C County pledges harmony - with one absence | Hastings superintendent search forum is tonight • > . ; . : . . ? The Hastings Area Schools Board of Education, which is conducting its sccond superintendent search in two years, is seeking comments and suggestions from the community before posting the position. The community forum will be conducted at 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday. Jan. 16, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 \V. Grand St., Hastings. j • Delton Women’s Center hosting open house , ‘ : : ’ . I The Delton Women’s Center will , host an open hou.e .Vrnd.iy. Jim. from 2 to 4 p.m. nt 503 S. Grove St.. Delton, to celebrate its 10th anmversary. The center offers a variety of services, including counseling, mentor­ ing and education, as well as items such as car seats, maternity clothing and diapers. The center had grown and expanded its programs over the past decade. For new and expectant mothers, the center offers education on childbirth and newborn care. Passport to Purity is • a program offered three to four times a year for mothers and their daughters . between the age of 10 and 13 and . includes an overnight stay. English as a second language is : being taught for Hispanic clients, as well as jail ministr) one day a week at ; the Barr)1 County Jail. Even sewing classes are available. "he center also offers mentoring for pat-abortion healing and has helped \ boh men and women earn their GEDs. For more information, call 269-623­ 4(61. .’i- ‘ ’.,i/’iVi ' . • I Great Decisions discussion group set to begin : ; . ' ■ The 2014 Great Decisions discussion group will meet for eight sessions in February and March to discuss . world affairs and the U.S. role in them; ■ this will be its 39lh year in the Hastings I area. Meetings will be in the Hastings Public Library meeting room Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p m., beginning Feb. 4 and continuing al the time for seven more weeks. The eight topics .selected for discussion this year are “Defense Technology" by Peter Singer. "Israel and the U.S.’’ by Seth An/.iska; ‘'Turkey’s Challenges" by Lcnorc Martin; “Islamic Awakening in North Africa" by John P. Entelis; “Energy Independence" by Jonathan Chants; “Climate and Food Security’’ by William Sweet; "China’s foreign policy" by David M. Lampton; and “U.S . 'hade Policy" by Michael O. Moore and Robert Maxim. Participants should sign up as soon as possible by contacting the coordina­ tor for Hastings. Eileen Oehler, 269­ 948-2347. and paying $25 for the 100 page briefing book and class participalion. ■ ; ; by Dour VanderLaan Editor Routine may never have felt as good as it did Tuesday morning when the Barry County Board of Commissioners convened for its first official meeting under the leadership of a new chair and vice chair. After a contentious couple of weeks of pol­ iticking in which the board upended Craig Stolsonburg and Ben Geiger from the board's two leadership positions on a 4-3 vote and replaced them with Joyce Snow and Jim DeYoung. Tuesday's new year start appeared to be harmonious, cooperative and even enjoyable. Other than a couple of opening procedural fumbles with points of order. Snow comfort­ ably settled in to her new role as chair, com­ pleting all but one agenda item, the customary report from the vice chair, which was never delivered due to DeYoung’s absence. Though it was noted on each of six roll-call votes by County Clerk Pam Jarvis. DeYoung’s absence was never explained. "1 want to thank the commissioners who have supported me, and I want to thank Craig and Ben for their service in leading this board," said Snow in the chairperson’s report at the conclusion of the business meeting. "I want to thank Ben for offering to provide us a state legislative update at each meeting, and I want to thank Craig for the help he’s given me, even today with the mistakes I’ve made." After then moving to the vice chair’s report on the agenda. Snow only said that there would be none since “our vice chair is not nviv. . “It’s been an interesting start.’’ added Geiger in his closing member s iltnc reinarks “We’re a team, and we all represent an equal portion of the county we «««d to all pul| in the same direction, and Im looking forward to moving forward. Nothing changes in how much I’m going to give nlY constituents and the county." . Stolsonburg echoed Geiger’s remarks, adding his thanks to the more than 100 well­ wishers w ho contacted him last week. "It means a lot to me because it tells me that I’ve been doing what s best for Barry County," said Stolsonburg at the meeting’s conclusion. "It certainly was a difficult week last week, but I’m absolutely looking forward to working together this year and moving the county forward." Stolsonburg conceded List week that his direct personal approach as chair may have quashed his ambition to continue in the lead­ ership role, specifically his confrontation with DeYoung alter DeYoung proposed establish­ ing video-conference meeting attendance for commissioners unable to attend, Tuesday would have been one of those days for the new vice chair. Though she did not comment on the matter Tuesday. Snow did mention in a telephone interview last week that DeYoung "already has three air­ plane tickets’’ to return to Barry County for meetings in upcoming months from a south­ ern v acation spot. Snow asked commissioners in attendance Tuesday to provide re port*, on med- ings of county committees to which they’ve been assigned. Each commissioner has three or more committee assignments to county support organizations. “The public needs to know what’s going on in the county," said Snow, w ho had proposed the idea during her tenure as a board trustee. She also regularly provided committee updates to the county board at each meeting. “There’s no point in serving on a committee if you don’t share updates on what’s been dis­ cussed." Though Tuesday’s meeting was routine, commissioners did move into closed session to discuss strategy and negotiation connected with a county employee collective-bargaining agreement. Informed that the motion to do so required a two-thirds vote, Stolsonburg ques­ tioned County Administrator Michael Brown w hether the twb-thirds requirement applied to commissioners present or to commissioners elected. Ibid that the law states a two-thirds major­ ity vole of elected commissioners, Stolsonburg noted that, in the case of only five commissioners present at a meeting — one less than 'Tuesday’s attendance — a closed session vote would require the unani­ mous approval of all five commissioners present. Tuesday’s vote to move to closed session was, 6-0. hi other business, the board: • Approved meeting minutes of the Dec. 19 strategic planning committee, the Dec. 27 board of commissioners meeting, the Jan. 7 board organizational meeting, the Jan. 7 committec-of-the-wholc meeting, and the Jan. 8 commiltee-of-the-whole strategic planning meeting. • /Xpproved Office of Community Corrections bylaws and a budget amendment permitting a transfer of funds designated to salary and wage costs to contractual services. The accounting transfer, under 2014 funding proposal and program description restrictions, will allow for the placement of a male drug technician to provide in-office drug testing during scheduled testing times. • /Approved the 2014 schedule of meeting dates and county commissioner committee assignments. • Approved the scheduling of a Feb. 25 public hearing to be held as part of the regu­ lar county board meeting for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Barry County Central Dispatch/911 Service Plan allowing a membership change in the compo­ sition of the Central Dispatch Technical Advisory Board. In order to comply with LEIN rules, the advisory board needs to add two law enforcement officers to meet the required 51 percent level of law enforcement board membership. • rXpprovcd $2,136,674 of pre-paid invoic­ es and .$6,722 in commissioners payroll. Commissioners will meet next in a committce-of-the-whole session Tuesday. Jan. 21, at 9 a.m. in the board’s meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Falcon named superintendent of Maple Valley by Shari Carney Staff Writer A 3 l.'2-hour closed session Saturday between (he Maple Valley Board of Education and Interim Superintendent Michelle Falcon culminated in the unanimous decision to offer Falcon a two-year contract to lead Maple Valley Schools. At the regular meeting of the board Monday, with Wayne Curtis absent due to illness, Falcon was unanimously voted in as superintendent. The original interim superintendent con­ tract was from July 1,2013, to June 30. 2014 with a salary of $106,(XX). The only change to the superintendent contract is the dale. The new contract begins Jan. 13, 2013, to June 30, 2016. Maple Valley School Board President ?\pril Heinze said, from the beginning of the inter­ im superintendent contract, the board's plan was to have an evaluation midway through to see if a full superintendent search should begin. "February is the optimal time of year to conduct superintendent searches," said - ----- —-— ---- . “Once the evaluation was finished, it wasobvious to us that we had the best pos­ sible candidate already in the seat. We felt it was important to offer her the job before someone else had the opportunity to do so.” April Heinze. Maple Valley board president ----------------------Heinze. "Once the evaluation was finished, it was obvious to us that we had the best possi­ ble candidate already in the seat. We felt it was important to offer her the job before someone else had the opportunity to do so. Maple Valley Schools has contracted with Michelle Falcon to lead the district as superintendent. From the beginning Michelle has fit right in as a Lion and was elated to be offered the position. She has done an outstanding job picking up the reins and moving the district forward." "[I’m] just thrilled," said in a follow-up interview Tuesday. “I’ve wanted to be here since 2002." In 2002. Falcon was the PewamoWestphalia junior/senior high school princi­ pal and curriculum director. "We would compete with Maple Valley in sports, and 1 would hear about all the things going on there — elementary Spanish, Skyward ... ‘Oh man. I want to be there,’" recalled Falcon. The journey took some time. After four years at Pewamo-Westphalia, Falcon moved io 1-akcwood where she spent four years as curriculum director and then principal at Woodland Elementary. The next two years were spent at Hastings as the assistant superintendent and then inter­ See FALCON, page 7 Walgreens on its way j ’ , •’ . As Hastings ushered out 2013 and enters a new year, construction workers began demolishing the plaza that once housed Kroger, Hamady, Plumb’s Supermarket and most recently Felpausch Express Mart, Hastings Pro Auto and Hungry Howie’s Pizza. Once the demolition is complete and weather permits, crews from Geenan Dekock Properties LLC of Holland will begin con­ struction of a new building for Walgreens. Inset: Customers line up awaiting the April 30, 1972, opening of the expanded Kroger store on North Broadway, between the old railroad track and State Street in Hastings. A home and barn on the large lot had been removed the previ­ ous fall, allowing for an expanded parking lot and additional 6,000 feet of retail space. The store is being razed this week to make room for a Walgreens. A former service station-turned used car lot on the southeastern-most part of the block was demolished last year. �Pa^ '■ Thursd{»yAl^nH*WThe Haslinqs Bonner Mf* ' a Athena Awards headline annual Chamber dinner eveni A cold night didn’t chill the excitement of awarding the Distinctive Destination Award to the Hastings Spray Plaza. Accepting the award on behalf of project partners, the City of Hastings' Downtown Development Authority, the Hastings Rotary Club, Goodrich Quality Theaters and Flexfab Horizons International, are Patty Woods and Dave Solmes. She's presented so many awards that it was difficult for Bonnie Hildreth to be on the receiving end of the 2013 Athena Leadership Award Saturday night. Hildreth, executive director of the Barry Community Foundation, became the fifth recipient of the award during the annual din­ ner and awards celebration hosted by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro in Hastings. “It’s a privilege to work in an organization that propels leaders inside and out and for a board that has allowed me to grow,” said Hildreth, of the award presented annually to a local woman known for taking risks and cre­ ating the future in the county. “It’s really quite humbling to be in this position because 1 love to give this award to others, but now it’s tough to take it. “The people I work with make me look smart, and to think they wanted to nominate me after what they sec everyday is amazing." Hildreth follows Lani Forbes of the Barn County United Way, Carla Wilson Neil of Pennock Health Services. Jan Hartough. retired from the MSU Extension Service, and Rebecca Fleury of the Village of Middleville as an Athena Leadership Award winner. Fleury, who presented the award, noted that Hildreth personifies the principles of the Athena .Award in that “she lives authentically, and Barry County is so fortunate that she lives those principles right here." Also noted was that, since helping to launch the Barry Community Foundation and joining it in its lead position in 1995, Hildreth has helped grow its endowment from S35O.(XX> to its present value of more than S25 million in assets. She also was a moving force in the foundation’s purchase of the for­ mer First lYesbyterian Church and its renova­ tion into the Barry Enrichment Center w hich now houses 17 non-profit organizations. Bonnie Hildreth is honored as the filth Athena Leadership Award winner during Saturday’s Chamber of Commerce dinner. (Photo by Lyn Bfiel) Don Haney, director of Thornapple Manor, accepts the Chamber’s Brick Award on behalf of The Cottages at Thornapple Manor from Chamber Doctor Valerio Byrnes. The Cottages was recognized for its innovative “family-style’ care of dementia resi­ dents in the the facility. The Gilmore Car Museum is a Brick Award nominee. Accepting that honor from Valerie Byrnes is Michael Spezia of the museum. For its recent expansion into a neighboring boathouse to create renovated space for corporate retreats, Mike and Patty Powers are recognized as a nominee in the Distinctive Destination Award category. Presenting tho nomination award is the Chamber s Valerie Byrnes (right). “I want to try to do what my teachers did for me at Thornapple Kellogg to pass on all that they’ve taught me, most of all how to serve others.” Lyndsey Fischer, Thornapple Kellogg elementary teacher “Athena leaders are role models and arc creating the path for new Athena leaders to follow." noted Chamber of Commerce Director Valerie Byrnes as she introduced presentation of the third annual Athena Young Professional /Award. “This award is to recog­ nize those future Athena leaders." Lyndsey Fischer, an elementary teacher in the Thornapple Kellogg Public School system was introduced by last year’s winner Shauna Swanlek. director at Putnam District Public Library in Nashville. “Lyndsey is truly part of what we talk -iboul when we ask. ‘What if we could make jjatry County a place where kids get the skills they need, then come back and invest those talents here?’” pointed out Swanlek. of the teacher who graduated from TK and has returned home to serve that .same district. Fischer professed to the event audience that s|je continually focuses on the strongest lesshe learned as a student in her daily work with children today. want to try Io do what my teachers did f r nie yl 'Htomapple Kellogg " said Fischer; -K) pass on 1,1:11 l,lc>’’vc tauUht me. most of . i[ how to serve others.” 4 Service to the community was a theme that .Jricd through the evening, especially in ca. .r awaid presentations. Jhe Chamber Brick Award went to The • at 1 honiapple .Manor. Administrator P fjan^y audience that the creative innnvaiive planning for the residential ;lIlt brent of dementia patients may even be tr^’1 As part of a hard-working committee that’s developed the Pennock Mud Run into a Distinctive Destionation event, Jon Anderson accepts the nominee award from Valerie Byrnes in the Distinctive Destination Award category. “It’s a privilege to work in an organization that propels leaders inside and out and for a board that has allowed me to grow. It’s really quite humbling to be in this position because I love to give this award to others, but now it’s tough to take it. Bnnnie Hildreth, 2013 Athena Leadership Award winner duplicated in the main facility, “The model is to treat residents as if they truly arc in their home." said Haney. “We don’t have nurses and aides, we call them care partners because they do it all. Residents arc allowed to help cook a meal, for instance. We’re very- proud to bring to Barry County a model at The Cottages that w e may move to the main facility in coming years." Also nominated for the Brick /Award were Hastings Ace Hardware, Bradford-White, Corporation, Holiday Inn Express. Hop Head Fanns, Hungry How ie’s, and Hie Boathouse at Bay Pointe Inn. 'I he Distinctive Destination Award was f“h,",cd 10 thc Hastings Spray pl‘‘za and ih patlll '"i , J0| Hasti . fc Authority. <"e The nnt R?l.ary club. Goodrich Quality • vs and Flexfab Horizons International. Dirtv IS. bllnu’re Car Museum. Pennock s ChX^Pa'"i ** recognizedChamber received tht. c llc“"h. ,Ywanl. tha"‘her .Member ol the Year Photos by Fred Jacobs) Happily receiving the Chamber of Commerce award as Chamber MPmh„ , Year from Valerie Byrnes (from left) are Pennock Health Services CEO SheXi ? ” Blake and Pennock's board chair Maggie Coleman <J Cheryl Lets �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 16. 2014 — Photography workshop is part of Pierce winter festival Reminiscent of sleds of the past, this 1911 Lull sleigh, redesigned and finished by Pattrick Loew, is on display during Sunday’s winter festival at Pierce Cedar Creek. -■» 3 . Representing Hastings High School at the regional Business Professionals of America competition Saturday are (front row, from left) Alyssa Larsen, Grace Bosnia, Kayla Kalmink, Becky Maurer, Kylie Pickard, (middle) Austin Haywood, Danny Hooten. Alison Porter, Aaron Denny, tmma Morawski, Damon Cove, Sarah Alspaugh, (back) Jacob Wilgus, Lee Stowe. Zach McMahon, Owen Post. Alex McMahon, Scott Garber and Joe Smith. Hastings students compete at regional business competition Nineteen Hastings High School students put their business skills to die test at the Business Professionals ot America Region 1 Leadership Conference at Davenport University in Grand Rapids.Saturday. Jan. 11. They competed in individual and team events ranging from accounting to graphic design to public speaking. Students who placed high enough are eligible to attend the BPA state leadership conference March 20 to 23 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Hastings walked away with 14 awards. The 10 students who qualified to attend the state conference arc: Sarah Alspaugh (first in bank­ Kids of all ages break in a hill at Pierce Cedar Creek during Sunday’s winter festi­ val. bj. Omkimm# Cbccvcrnnn Stuff Writer Cedar Creek Institute hosted its annual January brunch and winter festival Sunday, Jan. 12. More than 50 guests enjoyed a warm­ ing fire, hot beverages, brunch and outdoor activities. Children look their rums on a sledding trail while other visitors tried out cross-country skis or snowshoes. A guided hike later that afternoon welcomed guests to participate, focusing on how wildlife survives through the winter. In addition to offering a variety of winter activities including indoor arts activities sponrorcd by the arts council, the outdoor educational program included a winter pho­ tography presentation by Dave and Josh Haas, father and son photography partners since'2</O5. Tie ‘duo gave tips and suggestions to nos i:cp on how to take winter pictures, inchding directions on how to recognize a realy great photo opportunity and how not to ruir the shot with poor shooting skills. ?oting that his father channels his focal jxjiit and passion into an and design through nitrro images, Josh Haas said he prefers to phlograph scenes with beautiful birds as his fous. Joth men partner with Pierce Cedar Creek uprovide artwork for display at the institute jing with presentations and workshops in potography. 'The workshops allow people to learn how l function with today’s technological ivices, as well as helping people to really am how to use their cameras to take awejme pictures,” said Josh, w ho also serves as resident of the Battle Creek Audubon . . Society. '’Its a great time to be a photogra­ pher.” . Offering a sample of one of the first things he teaches at the workshops, he said, "Stop and think before you shoot that picture. Think about the subject and what makes the oppor­ tunity a perfect picture. Composition, the variables that affect every picture in minute ways, can make or break the shot. Simplify it. Bring the focus to the ‘hero’ of your shot and pre-visualize your shot. The best shots are taken with the sun behind you.” His father noted the importance of being aware of the environment. “Be creative, notice the winding path of a trail or the green of the pine needles, incorporatc these elements into the feeling of the pic­ ture,” said Dave Haas. “Difficult but most breathtaking are pictures with reflections of the ‘hero’ off water or a smooth surface. It’s okay to take pictures with intentional isola­ tion of the subject matter to contrast the photo by blurring the background.” The dynamics of the light of day will change over time, he said. Lighting is optimal in the morning or early evening, calling it the golden hour. “The angle of the suns rays on your subject matter gives a sweeping, diffused photo and brings textures alive. Be creative, shoot dif­ ferent angles, watch your backgrounds, move your position around. These things will dra­ matically improve the quality and attraction of your photos," said Dave Haas. Check the Hasses’ website www.glancesatnature.com for additional information. For more information on Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, call 269-721-4190 or visit cedarcreekinstitute.org. Consumers warned of continued ‘Green Dot’phone scam Consumers Energy is again alerting the pub­ lic that a scam demanding people quickly pay bills over the te lephone using a Green Dot pre­ paid credit card continues in Michigan. Reports of this scam have come from Consumers Energy customers across the •mite, but arc most common in Kent. Genesee and Ingham counties. Since Nov. 22. 2013, 'people have reported IIX incidents in which jcallcrs have falsely claimed to represent Corrumef. Energy. A typical scenario involves the caller, who can s|>eak English and Spanish, demanding payment for a Consumers Energy hill within aIl hour, and telling the customer to purchase ., Green Dot prepaid credit card available at ;tica stores People are then directed to call a toll Ircc 866 phone number to pay their bill v, Kh these cards. Residential or business customers who believe (hey may have been victims of this scam or who have related concents should vail Consumers Energy, 800-477-5050 “We are cautioning the public to be on guard and alert about this seam. Our cus­ tomers should know that Consumers Energy never demands payment over the phone using only a Green Dot card. Customers should 'E-ve money „r ^,,,1 illfonnalioll . pionc“n>one ,hcydon'1 knoWibniu' ild”1'6 cusl0l"cn‘Io share information about tins scam with friends, family and !imC^id\7i':a" l’n'":nl odd‘<>onal vic'’.s' ir «,6h"Cl Wil»“'s. Consumers Energy s dtrector of corporate security. Tips on avoiding utility traud lln. av;li|ab|e on the Michigan Public Service (ommisston s . www.inichit’aii.L’Qv/diw-iim.... > we s > ..... «•: r .Kunu,ns/mpsc/mpscca_utilityservicefniud^21 1946_7.pdf. ing and finance, second in advanced account­ ing), Damon Cove (second in managemcnt/markcting.liuman resource concepts). Austin Haywood (first in project management concepts), Kylie Pickard (fourth in parlia­ mentary procedure concepts), and Alison Porter (first in parliamentary procedure con­ cepts. second in insurance concepts). The parliamentary procedure team of Grace Bosnia, Damon Cove, Alyssa Larsen. Becky Maurer, Kylie Pickard. Lee Stowe and Shelby Vandermel also placed first and will advance to the state competition. Business Professionals of America is a national carecr/lechnical student organization for students preparing for careers in the busi­ ness world. The organization encourages members to excel in business careers and function in their communities as responsible citizens. Development of occupational, lead­ ership. teamwork, organizational and commu­ nication skills arc all tested in the Workplace Assessment Skills Program. The Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of America has competed for more than 25 years. Hastings High School business teachers who helped the students prepare arc Jason Burghardt and Bob Carl. Rutland township makes appointments during first meeting of the year by Constance Chcescman . Staff Writer General business activity filled the Jan. 8 Rutland Charter Township board meeting, beginning with appointments for township services. Craig Rolf, an independent, attor- City of Hastings holds annual organizational meeting by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings City Council held its annual organizational meeting Monday, unanimous­ ly electing Dave Tossava to serve as mayor pro-tem until January 2015, adopting Roberts Rules of Order and selling the 2014 meeting schedule. All regular meetings will begin at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month except for Tuesday, May 27, instead of Monday. May 26. which is Memorial Day. Die council approved salaries for elected officials which are the same as last year — mayor. $7,800 per year; mayor pro-tem, $2,500 per year; council members, $2,300 per year, and board of review’ members, $115 per meeting. The council also approved the mayor’s appointments for 2014: City manager Jeff Mansfield who will receive a I percent raise, consistent with that of other city employ ees and a base salary of $87,746; city attorney Stephanie Fekkes. from lutw Weathers & Richardson for a retainer of $14,076, billed at a rate of $1,173 per month; and hourly rale of $155 for general legal Services and SI75 for labor negotiations w ith a 2 percent cost of liv­ ing increase, which is th? first since 2CXJ9; legislative director, council member Barry Woods; and health officer, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Mansfield’s 2014 appointments also were approved by the council included deputy city manager, police chief and emergency management coordinator, Jerry firo chief, fire marshal, and Americans with Disability Act coordinator. Roger Caris; director of public services, Tim Girrbach; city assessor. Jackie I unniennan; cjty c|crk, finance director, Freedom of Information Act coordinator. Tom Emery-, community devel­ opment director, John Han. 70ni|V, adm|nis. trator, Jeff Mansfieldin other bu^utess, the council: • Approved a rv‘l«M from Tom Price, on behalf of South Centtai Michj , Vl)U(h Baseball, to use li'h1 hkhery ball' t .cld from 5 to 10 p.m. M”»d^ hn>(lsh Friday and all day every olur Sulu^ ( through July 31. 1 - Approved » WMues( rn)m County Drain Commission and the Michigan Department of Transportation for a detour on M-37 which will be completely closed to traf­ fic for several weeks as the state reconstructs M-37 from Green Street south to M-79. While the road is closed for the MDOT work, the county drain commission plans to improve the drain located near Consumers Concrete on M-37. • Hear from city resident Fred Swinkunas who requested a comprehensive snow removal plan for city sidewalks and an ordi­ nance requiring all drivers to use their head­ lights when driving in the city in order to . increase pedestrian safety. • Held a second reading and adopted an ordinance amending the membership Riverside Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board to allow a council member to serve in place of the mayor. • • Held a first reading and took no action on two proposed ordinances. The first ordinance would allow larger accessory' buildings in res­ idential zones under creation conditions. 'Die second ordinance, would lengthen the period of time granted by the planning commission forextension of a deadline for construction to beein following site plan approval from the current 60 days to as much as a year. • Approved a motion to readvertise the 1995 Case 621BXT loader as recommended by Tossava, who said he felt the city could get more than the $18,000 currently offered by bidder. . • Aw arded a bid in the amount ot $7.24 per employee per week to Arrow Uniform for uniform rental senice. According to Girrbach. the bid is 15 percent lower than the current contract and would result in S5JXX) in savings over the course of the five-year con­ tract. . • Heard Mayor Frank Campbell give his annual state of the city address in which he thanked city employees, local businesses, individuals, groups and organizations tor their efforts, particularly during (he recent ice and snow storms and talked about many of the projects completed in the city during 2013 and upcoming projects for 2014. • Heard a debriefing report from Sarver on local response during the recent ice storm. ney, will serve as legal counsel. Prein and Ncwhoff will serve as the township’s engi­ neering consultants. Vacancies within the zoning board of appeals will be filled by Vicki Carr and Craig Leathers. Filling newly created chairs of the Joint Planning Commission, a collaboration between the City of Hastings and Rutland tow nship. Robin Hawthorne accepted a thrceycar term, while Tracy Baker and Dan King accepted terms of two years and one year, respectively. The JPC was developed to over­ see planning and zoning of the mixed-use land area along M-43zM-37 highways. ’Die board picked up its discussion of the feasibility of a Rutland Township hall expan­ sion. Approval was postponed until an inves­ tigative meeting with architects and engineers would be completed later in the week. County commissioner Joyce Snow, deliv­ ered news of board activity, which saw her and Jim DeYoung voted in as chair and vice chair, respectively. Snow informed the board that county board • members began a strategic planning initiative by identifying strengths, weaknesses, oppor­ tunities and challenges. Additional county board activity included a performance evaluation for Michael Brown, city administrator, and approval to increase Brown’s compensation by 1 percent, raising his compensation to $101,000 per year. The township is still looking for an electri­ cal inspector to be on call for the township needs. Township board members also expressed their appreciation for the men and women of the road commission on their hard work and efforts to clean and maintain the county roads after the recent ice storm and blizzard. 1 he next Rutland Charter Tow nship board meeting w ill be Feb. 12 GET AH THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Page <1 - Tbursday january 15, pot4 - The Hastings Banner ~~~ —--__________________ * Did you see? Hastings schools desperate for strong leadership Improved access A brief warm-up over the weekend that reduced the snow cover by several inches allowed this fox squirrel better access to buried winter food stores. Here, clumps of wet snow fly as the squirrel digs down. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058; or email newsf«j-‘ adgraphics.com, Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Narrow bridge Banner Jan. 21, 1954 NARROW BRIDGE - The bridge pictured above spans the Thornapple on Center Road and is typical of the many now being used to cross the Thornapple that must be replaced in the not-too-distant future. Barry’s coun­ ty board last week set aside 50 percent of the $29,000 being raised for town­ ship roads into a sinking fund to be used for emergencies or to replace the spans. Narrow bridges are a statewide problem from the “horse and buggy days." Have you When he hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1997 and 1998, Charles Krammin was ‘The Michigan Plowboy.’ following the nickname tradition of every adventurer who attempts to complete (he grueling, mostly wilderness 2.200-milc trail that passes through 14 states. Although the moniker referred to Krummin’s lifetime career in the agriculture industry, it could also apply to how thor­ oughly and efficiently he plowed through the challenge from Springer Mountain. Ga.. to Mt. Katahdin. Maine. Technically, Krammin. 76. is not among the 29 percent of hikers who the Appalachian Trail Conservancy says complete the trail as a “thru-hike.” A pinched nerve at Shenandoah National Park, some 800 miles into the challenge required treat­ ment before he returned to complete the final leg Aug. 12. 1998. Krummin's now in training for a return assault, this one to set the record for the old­ est person to complete an Appalachian Trail thru-hike. He’s got nine years to train, though. The current record holder is 84. “It’s on my bucket list,” says the low-key Krammin who. because his four brothers were called off the World War II and both his moth­ er and father worked each day to support the family, became the director of family farming operations at age 10. After retiring from a 25­ year career with the state’s Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service office at age Krammin “decided to reward myself with hike on the Appalachian Trail.” That personal award also paid off for U'.rry County. Krammin has invested more than 7.000 hours as a volunteer with the Morth Country' National Trail, the 4.000-mile ail from New York to North Dakota that . sses through Barry County. He’s scouted, f id out, secured approval and supervised t ail building in Barry. Calhoun, and uf aJantazoo counties and was honored as the .Vj’rjil Builder of the Year’’ in 2010 and with rhe S*eeP Award in 2012 Locally. Krammin also is know for his help l^c annua* ’^loe ^‘ars Day Hike" Charles Krammin along the North Country Trail within the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. He also is active in his church and helped with the cam­ paign to build a new library in Hastings. His wife, Verle. has always supported his walking away. They live happily together west of Hastings and enjoy spending time with their three children and two grandchil­ dren. For his contributions to local trail devel­ opment and for the notoriety that comes form enhancing local nature assets, Charles Krammin is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Why hiking? The .solitude. The aloneness is challenging. Any dose calls? Many. The stupidest was deer hunting in Baraga County. I thought I could tent for the night in a peat moss swamp in the winter. 1 got wet No one would ever have found me. How about wildlife? Met a cow moose face to face at 30 feet And? It was amiable. Best advice I ever received: Be yourself. I never had any constraints. Best invention: The compass. Had them since the 1700s. Favorite song: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah.” You hear on the Appalachian Trail. It was Br’er Bear that first sang it in the musical “Song of the South" in the 1950s. If I won the lottery: I’d develop the old family farm in Fennville and grow produce and fruit. If I hit the lottery twice: I’d use it for the political development of |xxir people in that corridor from Holland to Bloomingdale. Best book I ever read: Johnathan Livingston Seagull. I'm never lost. I’m just exploring new territory. Moment I’m most proud of: Heading up the ’Get out the Vote’ effort in Hastings and Rutland townships for the new- library. , Advice I’d give a ,()UI1g person: Get a job (comes from my own work ethic at a young age). J Favorite cartoon character: Tweety Bird always watching for the cat. Maybe the Ro.nl Runner. always getting in trouble. What I want to be when I grow up: I’ve already been. eagk-a fU,Uri lifl" *‘ni eomin8 b“Ck “ chl"R ahout «arr-v Coun,y: Thc Y“kee Spnngs R^^ Area. reuwn °." UriKt Zlu' Barr>' cm L „ ' ‘graphicJ 9554* n, “ lK"er 1 > can he any aye and M k. reason. If you ................ .w. ’ 269 newx@j- ' Cff/I Oaug (,t Banner, ,'» Ne^mon.. Ml 4905k. 5 t>' Hixhway. Hactinys. Schoessel an In the wake of another Hastings school as a possible interview, the board ' That’s why superintendent resigning, this one after offer, and the rest “ h^lcaders over only 18 months on the job. it’s time for our district had <>nly^ (x).irds district residents to consider what’s caus­ because it ing this disturbing trend of uncommitted those four decades. . nothing leadership at the top of our school district. didn’t accept just any c. had sct standards and accept For more than 80 years, we enjoyed a less, something that recent board rich tradition when only four men admirably served our district. From 1922 fottow. ambers in March In contrast, board membera wi(h to 2006, David A. VanBuskirk. Lee H. 2012 said they were imprcssco Lamb, Richard Guenther and Carl Geerlings after the first: round of * Schoessel established and enhanced a dis­ views during which he said h „ .:alcd trict that was admired throughout the state. staff members know they are app Yet, in the last seven years, the district has by buying them doughnuts and giving had three superintendents and three inter­ them coffee mugs and birthday -rd im superintendents and with each depar­ Instead of emulating the vtston:uy Under ture our esteemed position eroded. Some ship of years ago by choosing e.the^of the experts warn that superintendent turnover o is an industry- problem today, citing the other two strong candidates distressing statistic that the average school searching for additional candidates - me superintendent is on the job for around board fell for doughnut diplomacy. During a public meeting in the fall o three years. then-interim superintendent In a November 2006 opinion column, I 2011. Michelle Falcon addressed residents of the suggested that bureaucrats are attempting to solve serious problems with simplistic district and school board members and solutions. They’re afraid to dig in and told them of her desire for transparency solve thc issues that continue to lead to thc and a new era of communication with par­ decline in leadership at the top of our ents, teachers and taxpayers of the districtShe said that under her leadership, she schools. Hastings Board of Education members would demand accountability at every recently agreed to enter into a superintend­ level, from bus drivers to the superintend­ ent search contract with former ent. , Under Falcon’s leadership following the Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Gary Rider who now works as a consultant with departure of Richard Satterlee, Hastings teachers and the board of education rati­ the Michigan Leadership Institute. At first glance, you would think it fied a contract that, up until that time, most makes sense to hire Rider and his firm thought would be impossible to achieve. The contract called for no salary or step because, early last year, the board hired him to help develop long-range goals and increases for teachers, a significant reduc­ action plans. Thc district launched its tion in fringe benefits, a reduction in the strategic planning process on Feb. 28, number of personal and sick days and 2013, and was expected to report back to elimination of early retirement incentives and more. Yet. the board looked right over the board by early last spring. Under Rider’s leadership, a team made Falcon and hired Geerlings who. during up of parents, board members, teachers, his interview, suggested that he was eligi­ administrators and community leaders ble for retirement in less than three years were charged with writing a plan that and that, in his spare time, he was a Big 10 would ensure the entire process would be football official and would be attending games during the season. dynamic. Those two issues alone should have “The process is critical to our district’s future,” said then superintendent Todd been enough for the board to eliminate Geerlings. “Each group will meet to dis­ Geerlings from the running. If it wasn’t cuss and analyze district strengths, weak­ completely sold on the other candidates, nesses, opportunities and potential the board should have followed the lead of our former boards and sent thc search firm threats.” Following that process, thc core team back to the drawing board. The current board has also negotiated an was charged with presenting thc final doc­ ument to create a road map for district suc­ interim contract with Hastings Middle cess. The plan was expected to be closely- School principal and former superintend­ aligned with state-mandated school ent Chris Cooley, for a period from Dec. 13 through Apnl 30, 2014, knowing that improvement plans and ensure that the it’s not likely that a suitable replacement plan documents would help the board and administration meet the educational needs will be in place before the end of the school year. Why did they not lock in of our students well into thc future. That was less than two years after the Cooley's contract to run through the end of board hosted forums to determine what the the current school year before which most candidates will not be available to start a community wanted in a superintendent. Now, for the second time in two years, new position anyway? the board has announced plans to once Leading thc present search. Rfoer again seek comments and suggestions shouldn’t need to host community meet­ from community focus groups and the ings again to establish what the district is community at large before formally post­ looking for in the next superintendent. ing the superintendent’s position. Since he only recently held a number of Two things are at play here. focus groups and community meeting, First of all, it has been less than a year who better to understand what Hastings s since the board paid Rider’s firm more looking for in a superintendent candidate? than S6,000 to head up the strategic plan­ If Rider expects to be successful, hning process. Certainly, from that exhaus­ should conduct a nationwide search, look tive effort. Rider must have a good feeling ing outside of Michigan for stronger can of what our district and community arc didales. He also should contact independ­ looking for in a replacement for Geerlings. ent search firms across the state looking Secondly, I don’t think the board lis­ for management-level candidates outside tened attentively the last time a superin­ the field of education. Why not scour the tendent search was conducted. At that files for former Hastings graduates who time, it also held community focus groups have succeeded in various other fields who to establish criteria for the search, so what have the right background and would jump assurance do taxpayers have that thc at the chance to return home? school board will be any more attentive to 1 used a report on improved school dis­ community focus groups this time as they tricts for another recent column and the begin a new search? steps those districts took to turn around The problem w ith hiring superintendent their schools serve as a blueprint for what search firms like the Michigan Leadership wc need to accomplish here and nowInstitute or thc Michigan Association of “Districts should be looking for Mme. School Boards, which also does numerous one who ,s dynamic, united in purpose, searches, is that the groups continue to go invo ved. visible in schools and interested to the same well of candidates. in student academic success." said the You only have to look buck to w hen this report. "Strong leaders will provide board chose Geerlings. I personally attend­ encouragement, recognition and support ed all of the interviews, and I can assure for improving student learning.” you that thc candidate pool didn’t come '!'c .rq’.°rt concl“<led that the best close to the measure of leadership that cre­ superintendents, “move r ated the grand legacy that defined the dis­ trict for more than 80 years. I understand there has been a lot of dis,ric' change in education over the years, but gukhe^o?. baCk °vcr distinback in the 1980s, the board of education was made up of local citizens Richard Groos, Dr. William Baxter, JoAnn Fluke, Dr. John Walton, William Cotant, George ,ha'Hastings beean itTSre| SU’P|x:d down Wibalda, Judith Lenz. That board didn’t whatever search bans hX’ay'Wp,in8 accept the status quo. it sent the search firm back to the drawing board. In fact ^Pon that is what happened when former than 3() ye..r ’ ,as leased more Superintendent Richard Guenther retired Commission on Fxeeli lhe .Nal‘°nal and interim superintendent Bob Miller It described the dire xit^ hducal,nnrook over until another person was hired Alter interviewing several candidates for the top job. the board rejected all of the candidates and requested the firm to con­ tinue its search. That’s when thc firm brought Carl Schoessel’s resume forward next page �The Hastings Bnnnnr — Thursday. January 16. 2014 — P“3C J — Power outrage friends and nefohh °f many of my live in thc country । ,spccial|y those who no control over th • Undcrsland that we have our disposal Wa.e "Cal^cr* but we do have at storm is coniine S l° prvdiel when a major pared for the Hesr Encr&' was ’nPrcoutages that streteh^C.SlOnn’ CaUsing P°wer in the outlyinc nrv d i° ? Wcek and served by the ‘ 'hink Wc arv undcr* and even though*” ,hc countr>’ those in the citv J W •’ K‘ samc ralcs as are always the I™ . °u ,najor ln,nk lincs’ we This is especial v * IO P°"Cr’ that 1 was witho n COnCcnun& g,vcn the facl for four P°Wcr m late November a week and I r^i m°Sl neccnll-v- Jusl short of should n\ . f n<* 'l unacceptable that people iJ the d. d',h?u'hca'and ««•“* aat ene d.?f Win,Cr- We losing our j* a tvn\an<u 6ehc\ e that Consumers could J , .urJobwith the tree trimming and line and equipment maintenance. % Purchased a gas generator after e. pe enctng several power outages, but the °r7.nu,ns il is approximately $41) a day. l ' eomPan.v officials that they will not bury the power lincs, which would allevi­ ate much of the weather related problems, due to thc cost. So, I call on Consumers Energy to do a bet­ ter job of maintaining their above-ground lines. 1 have no beef with thc dedicated peo­ ple working on thc lines in the terrible weath­ er over the holidays or the public relations people try ing to put a positive spin on things. New leadership brings new hope It is the decision-makers who must take another look at the latest fiasco and try to do a better job of serving their customers in the future. 1 also would like to remind folks to not only watch out for their neighbors during a crisis like wc just experienced, but also to be responsible for the cure of their pets, provid­ ing them with food and water daily. Many shelters now allow pets, within reason, but if residents are going to vacate their homes and cannot take their pels with them for some rea­ son, they should be going back daily to check on the pets and farm animals. /Xs president of thc Barry County Humane Society, 1 was fielding calls from concerned neighbors regarding the condition of pets left aban­ doned. I would also like to remind anyone who was without power five days or more that they are entitled to a S25 credit on their bill from Consumers Energy. They can apply by going to thc website or calling 800-477-5050. Also, I understand senior citizens are entitled to a credit every’ month of $3.50. Those unhappy with the service they are receiving should contact the officials at Consumers. I strongly suggest that residents have generators, gas. lanterns, batteries, food and water on hand for thc next time. I have little confidence that service will improve, and according to thc experts, we can expect more of this extreme weather in the future. Mary Fisher, Hastings Continued from previous page mediocrity that threatens our very’ future as a nation and a people.” said the report. "What w as unimaginable a generation ago has begun to occur — others are matching and surpass­ ing our education attainments." A very’ recent report has confirmed that observation made more than 30 years ago. Today, the United States doesn’t even make the top 10 academically. We’ve allowed nations throughout the world to beat us to the top. The 1983 "Nation at Risk’’ report stated that. "In a 14-nation test of science achieve­ ment. U.S. high school seniors finished dead last. And that's just thc beginning of the prob­ lem.” If Hastings and districts throughout the state arc going to better prepare our students to compete in the new .global marketplace, it Hill take visionary leadership with,strong communication skills and proven managerial skills. It will take a superintendent who is a good listener, a risk taker who is flexible with a strong desire and passion for the job. Most importantly, it will take a person who is will­ ing to commit to this community. These are qualifications that school boards throughout thc state should set as standards of performance and accept nothing less. If wc expect to find the best candidate for the job, our board needs to be willing to look outside of education, if need be, to find the best candidate. And it must set higher stan­ dards and listen attentively as the candidate interviews begin. Students come through the system only once in their lives, so it’s imperative that we make sure they get the level of education they need to be successful in what’s become a global marketplace. It’s the leadership at the top that will deter­ mine how wc maintain a legacy that wc once enjoyed for more than 80 years. To the editor: As a concerned . .’ici„W'ln 'hank the Our most val­ ued freedom. freedom ‘-» sPecch. I also wish to congr*1 oyee Snow. our Barry County Board of ^mmissiOncrs new chair, and Jim DeYoungnew vice chair Wc in Baltimore Township <.an „ow h(jpe a productive, mcun*n? ?nd unimpeded leadership from our b°a commissioners. Our district commission^. Jim Dull, is » very good commissioner, 5‘n c strongly support him, but in these han in LS. we also ncc(j a good team effort and team leaders. I hope all of the cornmtssionen, will ]lX)k al this as a new beginning0 Operation and a chance io better Bany County, not just anoth­ er political stepping stone io win the next election and then move on to Lansing in 2016. We need good state representatives in Lansing, also. Unlike the misrepresentation that was demonstrated at the town hall meet­ ing July 29, 2013, for the benefit of the gas The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks’’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. . We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909 Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counMichigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915 125 West Aheqan Street. Lansing. Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing Ml, 46909- Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov qtate Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County) Michigan House of Representatives N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 40933- Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov d 9 U.S. Congress lustin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Building. Washington. D.C. 20o15-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225?i44 District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503 phone ^6)451-8383 ’H U.S. Senate nebbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. ohone (202) 224-4822. a • 205 ,1 tevin Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 9ns 10 Ca= r?02) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building Room 134’ pt10^ Rno’ds Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. 9’ ’ ^'president’s comment line. 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress The Senate: 1 -202-224-01 21. and President Obama and the public media (prop' aganda) wanted to attack Syria for supposed' ly using chemical weapons. He knew that our country’ cannot morally or economically police the entire world. Our society has gone astray, and we need good leadership to move us back on track. I feel that Joyce Snow is like this, as well; she will go the extra mile for Barry County, as well as her district. 1 will give her as much support as I possibly can. . Don Bradstreet. Hastings Crude oil explosions no coincidence To the editor: On Thanksgiving evening, a pipeline exploded in Missouri with a 300-foot fireball in thc air. On New Xear s Eve, there was another pipeline explosion in Texas. A train carrying crude oil from North Dakota crashed and exploded in that state. The explosion was thc third train accident in thc past six months transporting North Dakota crude oil. One of these accidents led to the deaths of 50 people. These incidents are becoming more frequent and too numerous to name in this space, but they arc all over the United States, with varying degrees of severity. According to the Jan. 29, 2013, issue of Forbes magazine, the U.S. has 2.5 million miles of existing natural gas pipelines. Half were installed prior to 1970, when standards were lower. With the recent use of horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, gas produc­ ers say that 29,000 to 62.000 miles of new pipeline will be needed over the next 25 years. Trains have become a means of trans­ porting the huge supply of gas and oil due to the lack of pipeline infrastructure. While reviewing the lists of pipeline acci­ dents. the reasons given for the leaks were anyw here from old pipelines, lack of methods to detect structural weaknesses, no shut-off valves, flaws in the welds, lack of mainte­ nance and human error. These disasters have led to destruction of personal property, envi­ ronmental pollution, human injury and death. Do we really want to invest so much and put so much at risk to pursue a resource — natural gas through fracking methods — that will run out? Estimates range anywhere from 10 to 100 years. Both are a minimal gain for so much risk. Shouldn't we be thinking bigger and further into the future? This week on National Public Radio. Gov. Rick Snyder said Michigan has the resources to provide 30 per­ cent of our energy from renewable sources. Let’s do it. Start getting rid of the coal, natu­ ral gas and nuclear plants. This problem affects all of us. It is our deci­ sion and our responsibility. If you want more information on this topic, check out the web­ site energj-rcality.org. Karen Fifelski. Hopkins SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Specialist answers questions about retirement planning, disability benefits and more by Vuc^tVanTi! Social Security Puck Affairs Specialist Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics (Write Us A Letter: and oil industries on fracking. Local, stale and federal politicians like that need to stay home so our community can once again become a safe, healthy and prosperous environment to live and raise our families. As a veteran, I took an oath to defend our country and way of life from foreign and domestic enemies, as did my fellow brothers in arms. We need to speak up. Like Joyce Snow. U.S. Representative Justin Amash is an excellent example of the new leadership we now need. He stepped up and went directly to his constituents, when How can / gc/ proof <f my benefits to apply for a loan? If you need proof tht you receive Social Security benefits. Supplemental Security Income or Medicare, you may request a benefit verification letter online through your My Social Security accoutl at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. This letter is sometimes called a "budget letter," a “benefits letter,” a “proof of income lettef or a "proof of award letter." You even may select the information you want included in your online benefit verification letter. I'm getting married toon. How can / get my name changed on my Serial Security card? After the wedding, gather your marriage doc­ ument and other papers proving your identity and United States (if you have not yet estab­ lished your citizenship with us) or immigration status (including Department of Homeland Security permission to work in the United States). Then, complete an application for a Social Security card, which you can find at www.socialsecuritygo'- Finally, mail your completed application and documents or take this information to your local Social Security office. You can find your nearest Social Security office at www.socialsecurity.gov/Tocator. Remember Your documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photocopies or nota­ rized copies of documents. Any documents you mail to us will be returned to you along with a receipt. Is it true that 10,000 people are retiring each day? What is the best way for me to apply and avoid long lincs in tny Social Security office? Yes. The best way is to use our online retire­ ment application available at www.socialsecurity.gov. You can complete it in as little as mjn_ utes. You may apply the comfort of your home or office at a time most convenient for you. Once you’ve electronically submitted your application, you’re done. In most cases, there’s no need to submit any documents. T here’s also no need to drive to a local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a Social Security representative. Does Social Security offcr t()o^ retjre. ment planning? Yes. Social Security o rrs several retirement planning tools to help >ou better understand your Social Security protection as you pkm for your financial future, bo to www.socialsccurity.gov/planners to get staned. phcn chwse a benefit calculator io estimate your ni()nthly etit amounts. I huw a 38-yair-old Hho ahled by cerebral PaJ>>s'^ bath. I plan ta apply tor retinmr a b, >.efus. Wlll hc f for benefits as my disabled ■ Yes. In general, an adult <jisaRi...i l ./■ „ 22 may be eligible for ent is deceased or starts receiving retirement or disability benefits. We consider this a “child’s" benefit because we pay it on the parent’s Social Security earnings record. The adult child — including an adopted child, or, in some cases, a stepchild, grandchild or step grandchild — must be unmarried, age 18 or older and have a disability that started before age 22. 1 just received tny first disability payment. How long will I continue io get them? In most cases, you will continue to receive ben­ efits as long as you are disabled. However, certain circumstances may change your continuing eligi­ bility for disability benefits. For example, your health may improve to the point where you arc no longer disabled; or like many people, you would like to go back to work rather than depend on your disability benefits and you arc successful in your attempt. Also, law requires that wc review your case from time to time to verify you arc still disabled. Wc tell you if it is time to review your case, and we also keep you informed about your benefit status. You also should be aware that you are responsible for letting us know if your health improves or you go back to work. Who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income? People who receive SSI arc age 65 or older, blind, or disabled with limited income and resources. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov for income and resource limits. Thc general fund of the United States Treasury makes SSI payments. They do not come out of the Social Security Trust Fund. What s the best wav to find out if / might be eligible for SSI? Our online Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool will help y ou determine if you could get benefits that Social Security administers. Based on your answers, this tool will list benefits for which you might Ik eligible and tell you more about how to qualify and apply. Find BEST at www.benefits.gov/ssa. How can I gel a new Medicare card? If your red. white and blue Medicare card is lost, stolen or damaged, you may request a newone at www.socialsccurity.gov. However, you can use our online application only to request a Medicare card. If you need a Medicaid card, please contact your state Medicaid office. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE. Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda.vantiKfl ssa.gov. The Thomapple Players woilld like to thank the following individuals, organizations, and businesses for ihtir support in 2013. Be hope to have your continued support for our 2014 season. 2013 Patrons Marleah & Terry Dennison Baum Foundation David Coleman Maggie Coleman Doug & Margaret DcCamp Dale & Carol Ssihl Richard Groos Hastings City Bank Doug & Nonna Jean Acker Jim & Mars Atkinson JoAnn Mullins Carol Satterly Michael K Charlolte Amon Rand & Um Beduhn Scott Bloom ‘ Ruih Burch John & fish Cohoon Gary Cuvier James Jan DeYoung Florence Goodyear Rick & Peggy Hcinerling Bud &: Jo Keller Julie Nevins-Greenfield Chery l Hodges Selden Evelyn Holzwatlh Kmaz-Anger Family Fred Jeannette Koggc Caroly n & Jack Stechy Patricia Walton Frank & Jen Weinbrveht & Family Dick & Alice Dean Emma J. Freeland Virginia Gies Andrew Ac Patricia Johnson Hugh Ac Carleen Overholt Jennifer Richards Corey Ac Angela Seebcr & Family Ctaig & Shawn Winters & Family Steve Youngs Anony mous Ed A: Panda Englerth Dave Ac Luana I iutoss Brad Ac Kann Johnson Joan Kasinsky Joe Ac Patti LaJoyc Laura Soule 2013 Advertisers Bosley Pharmacy Hastings Orthopedic Clinic P.C. MacLeod Chiropractic Center County Seat larungc Mills Landing Gilmore Jewelers Golc Dental Scott Bloom, OD Edward Jones - Bob Knapp Sutc Fann - Tai Gearhart Stacey Garrison DDS Dig-A-Trec Reynolds Heritage Land Surveying & Mapping PC Secondhand Cnmct\ Christopher Tomeryk. DDS Fanners Insurance Iroy Dal in a n Ginbaeh Funeral Home Special thanks io Gary Cuyler, Rick Hcmerling. Dee Jowell. PaKi l.aJn>Ct Ktmberlv Rodriquez our building partners. Bonnie Hildreth and her BCp si.m, Pil)clVsM^. Gfap|)u < ,iri Can! -s and J-Ad Graphics. Dennison Ptrforminj* Arts Center donurs Patti FamunuTawny Roper. WBCH. Mark and Knn Campbell. Bob Loudl. | he Koaume > KCC Theatre Ikpanmnit. Habitat fur Humanity Resale Store, Gene and S -udv Grccnfic!d°ih meinliers of our pit orchestra led by Bill Johnson and Gary Robbe, Mcs>er Trust Thorn i H ' Arh Council and our audience members. If you are not listed but have helped u’ in Hnv v* " plca.se know that it was deeply appreciated ‘ ' ay �Pa[K t» - Thuf^jy January 16. 2014 - Tho Hastings Bann ' i’-MUMt " ----------------- _ — Worship Together —at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... ORACE COMMUNITY CHURCH ”950 F. M-79 Highway, Schulte. M| 40073. ftnun Don R"*w. (517) 852-92?g. Sunday «nicv 10 am ReRowship Time before the sen ice. Nuncry. chil­ dren s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49(150. Pastor. Stesv Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9,30 am; Sunday School 11 am.; Sunday Escmng Service 6 pm.. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday night* ft-30 p.m SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 71'25 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 167*4 S. State Rd.. Hastings. Ml (comer ot Mtfa Rd <k S M-43). Delton. Ml 4904ft hi<tnr Roger Claypool. (517 ) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday morning service time. 10 am with nursery and prcschool a in. to 11:30 am. Nuncry and Children's Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time ft'30 p in to 7:30 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Bmadu-ay. Rev. Timm Oy er. Pastor. Sunday School 9.45 aan Morning Wonhip Service 1045 ajn : Evening Service 6 p m.. Wednesday Evening Service 7 pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 I: Wotxllatvn. Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor; Ryan Ro»e. Youth Pastor; Jc-h Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Sen ices: 9:15 a nt Sunday Schoo! for all arcs.10.30 a m Worship Service; ft p.m. Evening Service; Jr Youth Group 5-7 p.m. A' Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 pm.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m. Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Player. Call Church Office 948-8004 for infor­ mation on MOPS. Children's Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Drnaduay, Hastings Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9 45 am; Sunday School. 10.45 am. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday Schoo! 9:30 a m. Worship Time 10.30 a.m. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH WXI hsisell Road. Hastings. Pastor Bob Wihoo. Church Phone 269­ 948-2330. Pastor's Home 269-945­ 4356 bjuI633CisbcglobaI.net. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Worship Service 10:45 a tn; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy . Dowling. Ml 49050 Rev Ryan Wieland. Sun­ days - 10 a.m. Wbrvhtp Service; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a tn.. Worship A Children’s Programs 10 a m.) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m-12 p.rti.). e-mail office^mei.net or visit wwsvxountrychapclumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Woodland. MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons Sunday Won hip 9 >5 am. available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (in Irving). Sunday services each week; 9:15 a.m. Moming Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 am. Holy Communion (each week) The Rector of S<. Andrew A Matthias is Rt Rev. David T Hustwick. Thc church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is h!tp://trax.tozandrevv7i;atthii<. We are part of thc Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in commun­ ion with Thc United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www.hopcum.org. Church Fax No.. 269-818.tMM)7. Church SecrctarysTreasurcr. Linda Bclson Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Moming: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10 45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth «Xt thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tiles.. Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men's Bible Study at thc church. Wednesday 6 pm - Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm • Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9;30 am Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH /I Community of Christ followers vs ho Glorify God. Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a m.. Moming Worship 10.45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH X>1 E. State Rd.P.O Box 2.3. Hastings MI 49058. Scivtl Price. Phone 269-948-0900. Website www lifegatcec com. Sunday Worship IB xrn Wednesday Life Group 6 30 p nt. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strenxhtcnintt Famlies Thru Christ' 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Bonn Teed. Associate Pa-tor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Fric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10.05 a.m-10;20 am. Worship Service: 10:30 nan. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismi.s-cd during announcements ■ Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6.30-7.45 p.nt, age 4 thru 6th grade. Thundays: Senior Adult (5(H) Bible Study at 10 a m. and lunch at Wendy's. 11:30 run. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 am. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at thc Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich. 49073 Sun. Praise A Worship 10.30 am.. 6 pm.; Wed. 6:30 pm Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. '*W here Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731­ 5194 . GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Jan. 19, 20N - Sunday Worship Hours SdlO A Sunday School 9:30. Jan. 19 Men A Women AA 7.00 p.m. Jan. 20 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey, http.'/www.discoscrgrace.ofg FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10 (M) a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11:00 am. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online al www.fifMchurchhastings org For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group. and other programs' Study & Prayer 7 p.m For infor­ mation about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945­ 9217; or email pastorjint'n' cbchastings.org or see our Website; www cbchastings.org CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev Jerry Bukoski (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 n.m. This information on worship senice is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: kllGi 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 DELTON, Ml . After a courageous battle with cancer, Gary I Booth, of Delton passed away January 9. 2014, at home with his lov­ ing family at his side. Gai> was bom October 2, 1956, in Battle Creek, lhe son of Lyle and Maire (Oms) Booth. A 1974 graduate of Gull Like High School, Gary’ started his career in the paper manufacturing industry on October 7. 1974 working for the Brown Company. James River. Fort James and retiring from Graphic Packaging International on November 30, 2013. Gary was also part owner of Cabina’s Coffee Shop in Richland. For many years he worked with his wife Kay in her painting busi­ ness. Gary will be remembered as a very organ­ ized person, sort of a neat nick. He enjoyed tinkering in his bam. camping, hunting, fish­ ing and for over 20 years he was active in 4­ H. and the Barry County Fair. Gary's greatest love was his family, espe­ cially his grandchildren. On February 14. 1976, he married the love of his life the for­ mer Kay Kenyon, who survives. Other members of his family include his daughters. Tracy (Tony) Ihxiker and Angie (Justin) Barts; a brother Mark (Terry') Booth; brother -in-law, Kec Kenyon; sisters-in-law, Linda Buddcmier. Mine (Paul) Eistro. Dianite (Kevin) Sage, and Ruth (George) Broadhurst; grandchildren, Koltcn and Laana; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and special friends. Djb and Gary Smith and Tom Shannon. Gary was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service was conducted Saturday. January 11, 2014 at Hickory Comers Bible Church. Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial took place in East Hickory’ Comers Cemetery'. Memorial contributions to Barry County 4­ H or a charity of your choice will be appreci­ ated. Please visit www.williamsgorvsfuneral com to leave a condolence message for Gary ’s fam­ ily. Arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. BOSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 D'PHiW' 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASTINGS. Ml - Ann Marie Sinclair passed away at Spectrum Hospital on January 9, 2014. after a battle with cancer. Ann. age 57. was lhe daughter of Alice and Steven Bauer of Lowell, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband. Jeffrey Sinclair of Hastings; sisters, Susan (Leonard) Hanlinc and Sharon (Tony) Ellison (nephews. Tony and Steven) of Lowell; Aunt Judy Clippard of Swartz Creek and many loving family members in the Hastings area. Ann worked as a chemist at King Milling Company for 31 years before retiring. She loved traveling and visited 49 states and the British Isles with her husband and mother-in­ law Jane Sinclair, who preceded her in death. Ann had a flair for decorating and created a lovely home. Ann was a kind and loving per­ son and will be missed bv her friends and fam­ ily. Ann is also survived by nieces Jessi Baker. Tara Case and nephew Jason Sinclair. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday. January 12. from I until 4 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services were held Monday, January' 13, 2014 at thc Country Chapel United Methodist Church. 9275 Michigan (M­ 37). Dowlirig/MI 49050. Interment followed the service at Dowling Cemetery^ A luncheon was served al the church, following interment. Ann’s choice for charity contribution is Lowell Pink Arrow Pride, c/o Lowell Community Wellness, P.O. Box 246. Lowell, Ml 49331. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign thc online guest book or to leave a message or memory for lhe fam­ ily. Janies Herbert Vander Mey Shirley Howard MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Shirley Howard, of Middleville, passed away January 13. 2014. Shirley was bom October 20. 1938. in Linsing. the daughter of Raymond and Julia (Doty) Fell. Shirley loved having company at her home at Gun Lake, where everyone was welcome and she enjoyed having cookouts and big gathering of family and friends. She enjoy ed quilting. Shirley was an administrator at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing for many years. Shirley wintered in Florida, where she enjoyed her home there. On July 25. 1983 she married Charles Howard, and he preceded her in death on August 8, 2000. Shirley is survived by sons. Jeff Turner and Dave (Tammie Moise) Turner; slejKliildrcn. Eric (Mary) Howard, and Susan Howard; a grandson. Troy Turner: stepgrandchildren. Devin and Megan Howard; several nieces and nephews. Shirley was also preceded in death by her pitrents; a brother, Randol Fell: and a sister, Dorothy Jones. A memorial service will be conducted. Saturday, January |g 7()14. 11 a nL •w’,li Pastor Tony Shumaker’ officiating at the Bceler-Gores Funeml Home in Middleville. iai‘ ’ J’nali“" 1010 11 anl Privale bur1? w‘11 lukc p!ace jn Yankee Springs ^''"y.iuihespri Memorial contributions to Thomnpple wX;"1 lw “iS‘ia,cd' !,|essc visi* dolcn^j, ^°rc'fl,n'ral “m Ie?Ve 3 C°n' m<-ssage for Shirley’s family- flexfab L—----------------------- --------------- -----------------DELTON. Ml - Dorothy B. Herbert, of Delton, passed away January II, 2014, in Plainwell. Dorothy was bom August 29, 1924 in Delton, the daughter of Peter and Minnie (Sitzler) Wibalba. Dorothy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchil­ dren. and she also enjoy ed gardening, feeding the birds and her trips with her daughters. Dorothy is survived by her children. Sandee (Jim) Henricks. Sharon Herbert, Sylvia (Douglas) Goebel and Brian (Bonnie) Herbert: six grandchildren. Brandon, Lindsay, Drew. Dylan. Nicholas and Lauren; a great grandson, Colton; and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband. Lee; sisters, Kathryn and Florence; and a brother. George. Funeral services were held al WilliamsGores Funeral Home, Delton on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. with Pastor Brian Bunch officiating. Burial took place in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society or Special Oly mpics will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresluneral.com to leave a condolence message for Dorothy’s family. BARLOW LAKE, MI - Betty J. Newman, of Barlow Lake, passed away January 10, 2014. at Carveth Village. Betty was bom May 20. 1920 in Bay City, the daughter of Fred and Belle (Sovereign) Matteson. Betty married Howard Paul Newman, and he preceded her in death on April 29, 1993. Betty was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader, enjoy ed making baskets, and doing oil paintings. Betty loved her dogs and enjoyed playing cards. Betty is survived by her children, David (Carolyn) Newman, Betty Joy (James) Myers, John (CharyI) Newman, Howard Mark Newman, and Paul Dennis (Cindy) Newman; grandchildren. Rhonda. Troy, Nic, Vickie. Randy, Blake. Lori, and Shannon; several great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Betty was also preceded in death by her par­ ents and a son Daniel F. Newman. Her funeral service was conducted Munday. January 13,2014, at the Bevier Gores Funeral Home. Middleville, Pastor Tony Shumaker officiating. Private burial took place in Coman Cemetery'. Memorial contributions to Middleville United Methodist Church or Barry County Humane Society will be appreciated. Please visit www.beclcrgoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Betty's family. Mi-'v'ale's*’ f'li’ H"lx'r' Vandcr Mcy. agi. 5 O( HasungSt pass d iZ? i„2'"4 a“Ct ? bricf Mn.ggle wUh tanicr. Jims journey of life on earth ended surrounded by his family and his joumev of eternity « uh Christ began. ’ Jim was preceded in death by his father Herbert Vander Mes and his sisi .. Li • Ann Vander Mey kr MarJ°r«’ and father-in-law. Dale and iXren^S h’'’* brother-itv|aw Kevin n-t Schrvur; nephews. Lauren md seveta! uneles. aunts, and em,sh1s January 17. 2014 m u a iJ, ' ht’!,d ''fidnj. Christian Refmmed Church 107 7'r Ave. Sf-.. Grand Rapids Rev L A .LaGrave Rev. Dean Vande. M^ofr’ ,vr Ad™s and interment will take place in |'r n"\' PriV‘“C »' Hastings. The family Jin tc,ne,ct> and friends Thursday. Jam, '. K‘lalives 9 l> in it th., z. Jainh,r) 16, 2 to 4 and 7 2«X) Burton St. st g'X R-mT'"' ChaPcl- 111 Hen of flowers- ?knse ' 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 n:,'' . eontributionsto.Sel f-ree Mink,’’"0 n";inoril11 ^“’Hstnes.com. �prfe 1 Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 16, 2014 FALCON, continued from page 1 — BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein north 4:QJ 10 3 2 *82 4: Q 8 5 <4:A85 WEST 4: A9 7 64 *96 4: K 6 4 2 ♦:K7 EAST 4: K5 f:K 1073 + QJ9632 SOUTH: 4:8 *AQJ54 4: AJ 1097 ♦: 10 4 MIDDLEVILLE. MI - Charles Bernard Poland of Middleville, was blessed with 90 ) ears on this earth. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, brother, and uncle left this earth on January 13,2014. Charles was born in Irving Township. Barry °n June 1923. He grew up in Middleville working with his father and brothers in thc logging industry in the West Michigan Area. Charles married Fem McNee m 1942. He is a veteran of the United States Army which he joined in 1945. He served in Hawaii during the rebuilding of Pearl Harbor. After leaving the Army Charles worked at var­ ious jobs including the county road commis­ sion, General Motors, and Middleville Engineering. He retired from Steelcase in April of 1985 after 20 years. Charles built the home in which he raised his family, getting die logs from his father’s farm. They lived there for 51 years. He loved working around the house, hunting, garden­ ing. and had great passion for music. Charles loved his family deeply and he found great joy in socializing with family and friends. He was a member of thc Middleville First Baptist Church and Hastings Free Methodist Church. Charles was an avid Tiger’s fan. He is survived by his wife, Fern of 71 years; his children, Larry (Sandra) Poland of Hastings. Beverly McDowell of Fort Worth TX, and Joyce (Charlie) Fisher of Woodland; grandchildren. Lori (Brian) Buchanan. Sharon Huyser. Wade (Lori) Poland. Dan (Melissa) Fisher, Elizabeth (Chris) Miller; many grand­ children, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sisters, Betty Olcott, Dorothy Dingman, and Doris Purdum and many nieces and nephews and (heir families. Charles was preceded in death by his par­ ents, Daniel and Nina (Edger) Poland; his brothers, Robert. William. George and Clifford; his sisters. Mary Cramer. Elsie Clemens, Donna Moore, Henrietta Bradfield. Funeral services were held Thursday. January 16, 2014 at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway. Hastings. A luncheon fol­ lowed at First Baptist Church of Middleville, 5215 N M-37 Highway, Middleville. A pri­ vate burial took place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Donations in Charles name may be made to Spectrum Hospice of Grand Rapids or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for thc fam­ ily. Judith Jeffery FLORIDA - Judith Jeffery, age 77. passed iway in Florida Monday, January 6, 2014. She was a 40+ year resident of Gun Lake vhich she loved very' much and spent here last ew years as a resident of Plaza Towers in 3rand Rapids. She is survived by three children. Timothy jnd Thomas Jeffery' and daughter, Debbie Huck; five grandchildren, Jason, Jared, Samantha. Kendall, and Cory; two great grandchildren. Jadyn and Scarlett. She had requested no service to be per­ formed and no flowers to be sent. Thoughts and prayers can be directed to tjeffery2@live.com. Dealer: East Vulnerable: Both K* Lead: North 14 2V West Pass Pass Pass South 1V 24 Pass East Pass 2* Pass Today’s column returns to that kind of hand when the trump suit is not ideal. In today’s hand North/South reached a 2V contract but did not have the golden fit,n the trump suit. Eight is always a good number to shoot for in the trump suit, but sometimes a seven-card trump suit can bring home the contract. That is what happened in today’s hand. Played online in a thirty­ table tournament, South found himself in a Moysian fit, a fit when the declarer has five trumps but the declarer’s partner has only two. There can be some problems, but this South found the right path to success. Let’s take a look. South opened the bidding with twelve high-card points and two five-card suits, hearts and diamonds. Bidding the higher of the two suits is thc way to proceed, allowing you to bid the second suit later without getting loo high in thc bidding. With nine high-card points and a fivecard spade suit, North bid 14. East with six clubs, nine high-card points, and a chance to let partner know about a possible club lead, bid 24. At this point, South easilywas able to bid 24, and North, not knowing that South had five diamonds, returned South to 2t even with the two small hearts. The contract was placed at 2* Heeding the ovcrcall bid of partner East, West chose a club lead. Leading the higher of a doubleton in partner’s suit informed her that she had two cards in that suit. That is a very use­ ful defensive signal. Called high-low, most bridge players find this a most effective way to communicate with their partner. West led the K^. South looked at the dummy, thanked his partner as always, and began his plan. Thc hearts and diamonds looked the best to him, but a shortage of trumps is always a concern. South, knowing that the trump split will seldom be 3-3 and most often 4-2 for the opponents, real­ ized from the bidding that most of the points for the defenders should be in thc East hand. South hud seen the as the lead, took the A^ from the dummy, and he now knew where the rest of lhe clubs were. Declarers also know about the high-low signal, and so South knew that West only had one more club in her hand. Time to get lhe kiddies off the street! Trusting that East had points, South led the 2V from thc board. East ducked smoothly, and South played the J* winning the trick. Here is where South made a key play. Most of the other 29 declarers tried to set up a side suit first, but not this South. South led the AV next, pulling a trump from both West and East. Only then did this South lead lhe from the South hand with all following. On lhe fifth trick, South led a small diamond from his hand toward theQ4 on the board, but West intervened and took the K4. South discarded the Q4 from the boird to unblock the dia­ mond suit. East discarded the 94^ for an obvious request to retum~a<L/mond for a ruff. West complied by returning a diamond, small from lhe board, and trumped by* East with a small heart. East then led the and South followed with lhe 1041. East den played thc KV draw ­ ing yet another of South’s trumps, but now South was in control of fte trump suit. East led lhe J«4. but South trumped with the 4V and then to make sure that all hearts were out. next played lhe QV with no hearts remaining out. With lhe top diamonds gone and all trump out. South confidently played lhe 104 and the 94 for lhe seventh and eighth trick of the contract. South lost lhe last spade to lhe A4 in the West hand. The takeaways for today's hand? With a Moysian fit, drawing inimp early as South did in this hand prevented West from trumping in on a club return. Listening to thc bidding also helped South to place East with high-card points although if you look at the East and West hands, they appear to have an equal number of high-card points. Unblocking thc Q4 also was a savvy plan for South as he was able to play lhe good diamonds from his hand at the end once the trump was out. Out of the 30 tables playing these cards, only one declarer found the right solution. Moysian fits need not give you fits! ♦♦♦♦» Bridge Notes: A Loam Bridge in a Day Seminar will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2014 at the Hastings Community and Recreation Center. Sec the online posting or consult your recent catalog of classes. Open to high school students and adults, this five-hour bridge class will give you the basics of bridge by the end of the day. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinharrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) * Specializing in... REROOFING & ROOF SNOW REMOVAL | Allen Miller o. 758-3270 L'fCj celebrate their 50th wedding anniversaryThey were married on November 16. 1963. in the Middleville Christian Reformed Church with Reverend Earl Schipper officiating and Missionary Pastor Henry VanTil assisting. Thc Rounds, along with their children, Gary Todd (Ruth) Rounds of Lowell. Mich., and Melissa (Michael) Wright of Vacaville. Calif., and their grandchildren. Rachael (Jonathon) Lubow, Daniel Rounds, and Noah Wright, celebrated with a week-long trip to the Rocky Mountains, and enjoyed a Colorado Christmas. Thc family praises God for His blessings. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 16 — January Scries pres­ ents Calvin College President Michael I.eRoy speaking about "The Sustainability of Higher Education and lhe Future of Calvin College,” 12:30 to 1:30; Movie Memories enjoys "Adventure in Baltimore,” starring Shirley Temple. 4:30 p.m. Friday. Jan. 17 — preschool story time enjoys farms and bams, 10:30 a.m.; January Series presents Shared Hope International founder Linda Smith speaking about "Renting Lacy — A Story of America’s Prostituted Children." 12:30 to 1:30; teen video game tournament. Round 1, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. Jan. 20 — January Series pres­ ents civil rights leader John M. Perkins speaking about "Love Is lhe Final Fight — Reflections of an American Civil Rights and Social Justice Activist," 12:30 to 1:30; library board meets 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 21 — toddler story time reads about alligators, 10:30 a.m.; January Series presents meteorologist Paul Douglas speaking about "Climate Change — Natural Cycle or Troubling Trend,” 12:30 to 1:30; youth chess, 4 to 5; chess club, 6 to 8; frugal living group takes on gluten-free cooking, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 — January Series presents Physician Victoria Sweet speaking about "God’s Hotel — A Doctor, A Hospital, and a Pilgrimage to the Heart of Medicine,” 12:30 to 1:30 p.m Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Marriage Licenses Miller’s Roofing <269) im superintendent. Upon leaving Hastings. Falcon spent n brief time in a charter school and then worked as an evaluator of school personnel with a firm in Jackson. A call from then Maple Valley Superintendent Ronna Steel brought Falcon closer to her goal. “I need an outside evaluator,” Steel told Falcon. "I’d love for you to come in.’’ A surprising turn of events occurred when Steel said she was moving to the Barry Intermediate School District to be lhe super­ intendent. She suggested Falcon apply for the Maple Valley superintendent position. In an email to Maple Valley staff. Falcon said, "It is with a humble and excited heart (that 1 announce] the Maple Valley Board of Education has offered me a contract, until June 30, 2016. I have graciously accepted and 1 am proud to be a Lion. Please know' I am always committed to our school commu­ nity. My mottos will always be. ’Whatever it takes’ and ‘Students first’ when it comes to decisions that need to be made. 1 continue to look forward to our collaborative efforts to improve student achievement. Thank you for your continued support in bettering our school district.” Falcon lives in Grand Ixdge with her hus­ band and two daughters. "My husband is thrilled, too,’’ said Falcon. "I think it’s because he is a diehard Lions fan.” 'Jtiift/. Stanko-Angeletti Glenn and JoAnne Stanko of Champaign. IL, are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their daughter. Ellen Stanko, to Noah Angeletti. son of Ixrra and Paul Bullinger of Hastings, Ml. Ellen is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a Masters Degree in Accounting, and is employed as an Assistant Controller at Walton Street Capital in Chicago. Noah is a graduate of FerrisStatcUniversity and is currently working toward a Masters Degree in Business Administration at the University of Chicago. He is employed as a Senior Accountant at U.S. Cellular in Chicago. 'The couple is planning a June 7th wedding in Champaign Illinois. nW) ; .' - ■ J Curtis Edward Lemay, Wayland and Tammy Sue Santo, Wayland. James Allen Fcnt, Middleville and Jennifer Jo Cochran. Lyman. SC. Matthew Scott Eaton. Nashville and Janelle Marie Labine, Wyoming. 4030 E. Cloverdale Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Low Price Vehicles In Stock and more on the wayI Dorothy A. Karrar THE STARS ARE ALL HERE HASTINGS. MI - Dorothy A. Kanar of Hastings, passed away January 15, 2014. Arrangements are pending by Lauer Family Funeral Homes- Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058. vvww.hiuerfii.com. Carole Anne Lamet BOISE, IDAHO - Carole Anne Lamet, age 71, of Boise, Idaho, died January II. 2014 at her home. Arrangements by Boise Funeral Home. Aclesa Chapel (208-322-2998). /fpk INCOME TAX TIME k/ IS HERE AGAIN! J) Time to visit...... A. Mueller Accounting • Professional, Economical & Personal 1 AX & Accounting Services. 221 South Jefferson, Hastings, MI Phone: (?69) 945-3547__ _ _ GABRIEL IGLESIAS • Saturday. march n HR.WARMTH DON RICKIES .SATURDAY. APRIL 5 tickets on sale now GET YOUR FIREKEEPERS CASINO • HOTEL 118 N Michigan. Hasting* (across from Ciiy HaU) w 260-948-0118 Homy. 1t,7 I *» ui on tacobooS �Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES munity. Food is prepared for about 150 |>eobj Elaine Gar lock ll was a great relief to have moderate pie . lhe annual quill and textile show is coming weather tor a change. As ot Tuesday, one to the Freight House Museum lhe last week­ could safely step outside and walk on bare sidewalks. How es er. many gravel roads and end of January with showing Saturday. Jan. drives are still slippery. Village trucks base 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26. Late last week, five empty refrigerator cars been buss hauling .snow assay from lhe were left pn the 7win City siding to be filled mounds doss mown where thc snoss sens with frozen vegetables. Local petroleum deal­ shoved aside during thc height of thc snoss ers service the diesel motors on lhe freight problem. The Ionia County genealogy society met cars in season. Expansion is underway on the Cargill plant Saturday. Attendance was small, so the 10 on Bonanza Road, occupying most of the land members remained in lhe warm genealogy on the cast side of thc big plant. This is the room ami w orked on filing stacks of obituar­ second major expansion since it was built ies that had been mounted on file cards and put into plastic sleeves for permanent storage. soon after 1990. Jordan Lake Highway w ill The society's collection amounts Io about have some road work done to accommodate a left-turn lane on the county road. The quarter­ 2O.(XX). Most arc from Ionia County. Many womens’ obituaries were printed with no mile of Bonanza Road in front of Cargill was rebuilt three years ago to become a class A given name around 1900. The lady buried road. Tanker trucks bringing in loads of liquid only as Mrs. John Doe. Tuesday, Jan. 21. lhe Fresh Food Initiative eggs used the Bonanza route. During this con­ distribution comes again to latke Odessa at 2 struction phase, a drive onto Jordan Lake Highway is being used by vehicles pertaining p.m This is open to anyone who is in need ot to thc construction. fresh food. This program is funded locally by Thc snow is melting. Residents can now Cargill, which also provides workers. The distribution will be in the parking lot ot see some of lhe brush from the ice storm that Central United Methodist Church, with regis­ had been buried in recent weeks. Shrubbery tration in the alley behind the church. People that was weighed down with heavy snow is are advised to bring their own containers such gradually coming back to its proper shape and as coolers, large cardboard boxes, or even stance. Now residents can retrieve Christmas lights. laundry baskets. West Berlin Church on Portland Road is Respite card and a soup .supper continue.at Central United Methodist Church Thursdays. having its annual chili meal and sleigh ride Respite care begins at I p.m. Supper is served Saturday. Jan. 18. from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This is open to lhe com­ What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our website. ww w.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: Who should the Detroit Lions hire as their new coach? 18G Jim Caldwell. Ravens offensive coordinator 0% Jay Groden. Bengals offensive coordinator 45£ Ken Whiscnhut. Chargers offensive coordi­ nator 36% Sylvester the Cat. the Lions’ role model (Since our vote. Caldwell was named the new Lions coach after Whiscnhut spumed Detroit to take the Tennessee Titans job. Sy lvester the Cat is still looking for work.) For this week: Nine foundations pledged $330 million this week to keep the collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts from being sold as a means of taking the city out of bankruptcy. Would you pledge money to keep valued art pieces in Michigan? □ Yes □ No Are you prepared for the unexpected? When you’re working to achieve your financial objectives, you W’U encounter obstacles. Sonic of these can be anticipated — for example. you won’t be able to invest as much as you Wanl Jor retirement because you have to pay fOr youf mortgage. Other chal­ lenges can’t be easily anticipated, but you can still plan for them — and you should. Obviously, the word -unexpected,’’ by def­ inition, implies an unlimited number of possi­ bilities. However, at different stages of your life, you may want to watch for some ’’expected” unexpected developments. For example, during your working years, be prepared for the following: • Emergency expenses >ou needed a major car or home repair, could you handle it? What about a temporary joh loss? These events arc costly _ especially if you are forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for them. To help guard against these threats. try to build an emergency fund con­ taining six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, held in a liquid, low-risk account. • Investment risk and marker volatility — Extreme price swings are unpredictable, and they can affect your investment success. To defend yourself against wild gyrations in the market, build a diversified portfolio contain­ ing quality investments. While diversifica­ tion. by itself, can’t protect against loss or guarantee profits, it can help reduce the effect of volatility on your portfolio. And here’s one more thing you can do to cope with thc ups and downs of investing: Maintain a long-term perspective. By doing so. you won’t be templ­ ed to overreact to short-term downturns. • Long-term disability — One-third of all people between the ages of 30 and 64 will become disabled at some point, according to the Health Insurance Association of America. Disabilities can be economically devastating. As part of your benefits package, your employer may offer some disability insur­ ance, but you may need to supplement it with private coverage. • Premature death — None of us can really predict our longevity. If something happens to you, would your family be able to stay in your home? Could your children still attend col­ lege? To protect these goals, you need ade­ quate life insurance. As you approach retirement, and during your retirement years, you may want to focus on these challenges: • Living longer than expected — You prob­ ably don’t think that "living longer than expected” is necessarily a bad thing. However, a longer-than-anticipated life span also carries with it the risk of outliving your money. Consequently, you may want to con­ sider investment solutions that can provide you with an income stream that you can’t out­ live. Also, you’ll need to be careful about howmuch you withdraw each year from your var­ ious retirement and investment accounts. • Need for long-term care — If you had to stay a few years in a nursing home, lhe cost could mount to hundreds of thousands of dol­ lars. These expenses could jeopardize your financial security, so you’ll need to protect yourself. You could "self-insure," but as that would be extremely costly, you may want to "transfer the risk" to an insurance company. A financial professional can help explain your choices. None of us can foresee all thc events in our lives. But in your role as an investor, you can at least lake positive steps to prepare for thc unexpected — and those steps should lead City of Hastings of Barky, State of Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the regular meetings scheduled for calendar year 2014 for lhe City Council and other Boards and Commissions of the City of Hastings. The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable aids and services for individuals with dis­ abilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City Clerk of the City of Hastings at (269) 945-2468 or by visiting City Hall at 201 East Stale Street. Hastings. The HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL will meet on the Second and Fourth Monday of each month al 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers located on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. When any of these meetings would fall on a recognized holiday. Council will meet on the following business day. Council may also meet in properly called and noticed special sessions. For 2014, the dates of regular Council meetings are: January 13 and 27 May 12 and 27 (Tuesday) September 8 and 22 February 10 and 24 June 9 and 23 October 13 and 27 March 10 and 24 July 14 and 28 November 10 and 24 April 14 and 28 August 11 and 25 December 8 and 22 jy<ANlNJNG CJ)MMIS.SI.0N will meet on the FJr?t Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers on lhe 2nd Floor of City Hall. Exception for 2014 is: September’s meeting will be on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. The ZOAINGJIOARDTJF APPEALS will meet on the Tbint&tfsday of each month at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. The P0WNTOWNJ)E\^J>OJ?MENT-AUTHI)RlTY will meet on the Thintlhiirsdny of each month at 8:00 AM in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor of City* Hall. The LQCALJJ.EYELOP^JKNT-BNANCEJVUTJIQRITYZBRQWNJEIELD^REJDEVELpEM.ENT-AUTHORITy will meet on the Th [rd ..Wednesday of each month at 8:00 AM in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. The ILASXINGSCIIY/RAR RYCOIJNTYAJRPQRXCQJMMISSION will meet on the Feurtb^dnesday of each month at 3:00 PM at the Airport located at 2505 Murphy The Drive. The HASTINGS J’UKLICLJLIBRARYJiQARP will meet on the Third_AL<mday of each month at 4:30 PM al the Library, 227 E. State Street, Hastings. The CARLE^.CCKSS. CPJMMIJTJEE will meet on lhe Thfrd-Ihjiniday of each jiionth al 7:00 PM in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. HASTINGSLQ_UTJM)OKJYATURJLAREA_BQARP will meet January. ApjdL July «*nd-OcJobj’x on the Second, Wednesday of lhe month at 7:00 PM in the The Conference Room on lhe 2nd Floor of City Hall. The RIVERMPJE^MmRKERESJERyATIQOPyJW WARJ3 will meet on tju- SeTPM Wednesday of each month al 3:00 PM in thc Conference Room on the 2nd Fkror of City Hall. Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk your important goals. This article was written hy Edward Jones for use hy your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. 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The utilities may file a response to thc MPSC staff’s report no later than 5 p.m. March 24. At thc conclusion of the process, the commission may propose remedial action, as appropriate. For more information about LARA, visit www.michigan.gov/lara. The Michigan Public Sen ice Commission last week launched an investigation into lhe responses of Consumers Energy Company and DTE Electric Company to recent storm damage in their service territories. "The Michigan Public Service Commission has an obligation to ensure that regulated utilities are using ratepayer sup­ plied funds to provide customers with reason­ ably reliable service, to protect the public State Treasurer Kevin Clinton. Slate from hazardous downed power lines and to Budget Director John Nixon. Senate Fiscal promptly respond to and restore power to cus­ Agency Director Ellen Jeffries and House tomers suffering from outages," said MPSC Fiscal Agency Director Mary Ann Cleary last Chairman John D. Quackenbush. week reached a consensus oh economic and "Moreover. Gov. Rick Snyder last month revenue figures for lhe remainder of Fiscal featured electric reliability — ns it relates to Year 2014, and for lhe 2015 and 2016 fiscal lhe number of outages and their length — as years. one of his top energy goals for Michigan. According to a Jan. 10 press release from Reports of prolonged power outages raise the Michigan Department of Treasury, gener­ serious concerns and require review by lhe al fund-general purpose revenue is projected commission.’’ at $9,573 billion for Fiscal Year 2014, up The Jan. 8 order launches an investigation $126 million from the estimate agreed to at that will examine how the ice storm affected the May 2013 revenue conference. Net school lhe utilities’ distribution systems; how the aid fund revenue is now estimated at $11.56 utilities responded before and during the billion, up $90 million from May. Combined, storm (including information on thc number general fund and school aid fund estimates and deployment of utility line crews, are up $216 million for the current fiscal year. Michigan-based contractors, and mutual­ Net GF-GP revenue for lhe 2015 fiscal year assistance crews from other states, as well as is now forecasted nt $10,047 billion, up $206 information on forestry crews); whether any million from the May estimate, while the FY changes, could be implemented to reduce the ----iUIIU IVVVIIUV 2015 OVIIVA/I school aid fund revenue VOllIliaiV estimate 11*13 has potential for future power outages of the mag- jjc<,n revised up $119 million to an estimated nitude recently there -------- witnessed; . . whether • snis932 bini0n. evidence of a failure on the part of either util­ jn FY 2016, GF-GP revenue is estimated at ity to properly maintain its distribution sys­ $ 10.536 billion and SAF revenue is estimated tem that could have contributed to the outages at $12,338 billion. These are the initial esti­ experienced during these storms; whether the mates for FY 2016. utilities were properly prepared to receive and •‘Economic activity in Michigan continued respond to customer calls to report outages, to improve through 2013, marking u fourth any problems experienced on the reporting consecutive year of growth,” said State system during the storm and whether accu­ Treasurer Kevin Clinton. “Based on what we rate information was relay*1 t0 customcrs; heard from economic experts today, we should and whether the utilities sufficiently see continued improvement in the critical addressed all public vifdy concerns associat­ automotive and housing industries, which will ed with downed power lines in a timely man- help Push economic growth in our stale." Revenue estimates up for fiscal year Counit you in the right direction as you move toward Each utility must file a report no later than 5 p.m. Feb. 7, ad<ir»-inc these tnc>c issues. The The public is invited to rnmnienl on the utility reports. Written and email comments may be n । unq email coiu“,v*........ filed with - 5 c — > ' An" h .u ’he. M[>Sc no Wcr |I1:1" £m' r?.u »b’ 7, comments should reference U-17542. Written co,n licnis should be sent to hxecuttve Secret,^ MicJngot*PubliC Serv “ iSwc1011' 1,0 Bos W221. Unstng. Ml , , Comments m? be emailed to mpscedixkctst.imiehipan l?v All infon,iaU01'sub' '""•cd t„ thc A " mimer will become public info''“jL mailable on thc ^>n>issio.fs wch d subject to disdo- There arc external risks to economic and revenue forecasts agreed to today. According Jo Budget jjuugei Director iviicvivi Nixon, hiwii, the me state snouiu be oe t0 state should lboughtful about possible uses of additional ^venues forecasted for the future. has been the case for the last three .-ears, fiscal responsibility must be priority one,” Nixon said. "Wc have to consider what options provide the best long-term solution for our citizens and lhe state of Michigan as a whole.” The consensus figures will be used to develop the governor’s executive budget rec­ ommendation. for Fiscal Year 2015. which wiH begin Oct. I. ,,, ■;______________________ Inaugural inland lakes conference planned The first-ever Michigan Inland Lakes Convention will be May 1 to 3 at Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls. This con­ vention presents an opportunity for lake enthusiasts, lake professionals, researchers, local government officials and other interest­ ed individuals to participate in three days of educational presentations and discussions, in­ depth workshops, lours, exhibits and more. The 2014 Michigan Inland Lakes Convention is sponsored by the Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership, launched in 2008 to promote collaboration and advance steward­ ship of the state’s more than 11,000 inland lakes. Convention sessions will cover a variety of topics, including aquatic invasive speces management and control; natural shorelhe management; Cooperative Lakes Monitoriig Program training; and the latest in late research, riparian rights and water law-. Registration for the convention opened Ja>. 6. For more information, visit www.michganlakes.msue.rnsu.edu. Four traffic deaths recorded during holidays Preliminary reports indicate two people died in crashes over Christmas and two peo­ ple died in crashes over lhe New Year’s holi­ day in Michigan, according to a Jan. 14 press release from thc Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center. Alcohol is not believed Jo be a factor in any of the crashes. One of the fatalities was a pedestrian. "Wearing a seat belt and driving sober help ensure thc» holidays can be about family and celebration.” said Michael L. Prince, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. The Christmas holiday period began at (j p.m. Dec. 24 and went through midnight Dec. 25. The New Year’s holiday period began at 6 p.m. Dec. 31 and went through midnight Jan. 1. In 2012. nine people died in traffic crashes during lhe four-day Christmas holiday, and 15 people died in traffic crashes during the fourday New Year’s holiday. Prince noted that the holiday periods in 2012 were longer than 2013 due to lhe day of the week where the holidays fell. Holiday periods are determined by the National Safety Council. �The Hastings Banner — TbUtsriay. Janua'y 1b, 2014 — r ........ o Weeks t before Chn>'^iir5dl,y. Jlln |(. pheobc Coijj. . My nu)‘J’cr; 77 when sht. J. b»nhday today. She 7| »ed. Adah Young’s birth - ,Michigan । ..~,,b annual munionofiel^ held al lhe GA« All zoo on (he |6 and 17 ^JiT; ith their fanX^^eor- fl looK back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner dially They bro,,;.],, m. k’ Cain” and Ralph |1Oto. L her photo and John <>’ $hc brought hcre* Myrtle 'c ,tlt n , * 1 Shulttcr book home. Hie g* front Denver. Alzina is ,roninF^.ms is is going TURNING BflGK THE PAGES by today. McLeay*s ,bJs He brought Mr. Eugene all cents more for j^roupht Paid 6.15 fU,L Mrs- Carpenter antcd to buJ* J Pic<* of squash pie. Sb Jicr h. ) nty bottle of Wizard od so I ,e .. 11 th? same as 1 gave 25 cents- t * r and ihmv.ng |„|S today. I paid John • • dollars for (he 4 trunks. I owe d?1,ar’ 1 P<« a let­ ter from Mary "jl • nt by Alzina to get 25 cents wort?.rlin Rosetta Kingsbury' Chamberlin burned today in the Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part II PrairieviHece^. ^ n x Frances Falk M«1au> birthday 46 years old. 13th Michigan In antry reunion today jn the GAR u \ Leia and Lora came to school. Dock brought me some milk and some ham. I °b:,r to John Cairns by Leta that 1 owe him on the trunks. Now it Hannah Falk (Jones) and her daughter Nettie (later Hyde, right) standing outside of their home in Prairieville. Following is a continuation of the diary kept hy Hannah Collier Falk (Jones) in 1896. She was horn in Courtland County. N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, hut spent most of her years in Prairieville. She and her hus-band William Falk.hud four childremsno of whom died at age. 2. Their daughter Frances married a Mt flan and their daughtesit^ettie married Dr. George Hyde. Thefall diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. The above is provided courtesy of the museum. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in (he handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde. ‘Dock.'or Dr. Hyde. Her use of fall names for the neighbors' makes this diary, written during her 64th birth year, in 1896. particularly valuable as a piece of local history. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. «*«>**> me, 25 cents. Permelian Collier, Mrs. Ellen McLeay and Mrs. Mary A. Bugbee were here today. 1 did not sit up half of thc day. I sent Alzina down to get some beef but they did not have any. . Dr. Hyde here and gouny insurance papers on my house and bam. Dr. McLeay stopped in here and left me three little fish that he got over in Hope today. I don’t feel at all [good] today. Ella McLeay brought me her photo and Sadie McLeay’s. Wednesday, Jan. 15 It is a beautiful day today. Today William Donahoe was brought from Battle Creek and buried by the Odd Fellows in the Prairieville cemetery’ by Rosilla Havensman. He was coupling cars and was jammed to death. Mrs. Carpenter here just a few minutes. Leta went this noon and got me a pound of cheese (from) Temples, 12 cents. Leta and Lora here tonight. They went and got me a gallon of oil and a pound of tea, 25 cents. Willie Merlau here tonight a little while. Dr. Hyde here tonight and made out my new policy on my house here. He is agent. Roseta Kingsbury Chamberlain died today at Cloverdale (at her daughter Melissa Ashby s). I have not sal up half of the day today. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Sam DeBack here. Leta and Lora stayed all It is a nice day today. Leta and Lora rode to night tonight. Rosilla Donahoe gets $3,000 school with Frank Hart. They stopped in here insurance. $2,000 from the Odd Fellows and and left their shawls and dinner pails. Alzina $1,000 from lhe Railroad Company. went down town and got a pound of coffee for Dr. Hyde gave me a 1 inle bottle of medicine City of Hastings pcnloon. Johnf“P E,,u . and Oml' l.'4,rns berc, p’’s Intlc trunks. ■■MH is ail paid up ,2a Cole and my brother, Richard Co icr ere. Mrs. Harthom and Anna Harthorn here, it ,s nicc s|cjghin Lots of wood a’goin into town. Mary Stanley here today. Mrs. Russell here and stayed all night. Leta and Lora K‘re. Mrs. Wilcox and Myrtle here. Will Havins here tonight. Emesl Quick sent me his photo today. Saturday, Jan. j# It is thawing lots today and it snowed but it melts as fast as it comes and it js raining a lit­ tle. Mrs. Russell staid here last night. Frances Merlau here today and Birdie went to Murit Woods to stay: Nctnc Wilkinson here all the afternoon. 1 got 2 dozen eggs of Frances IK cents a doz. 36 cents. Thc snow is almost gone. Ann Jones here. Mrs. Lafe Wilinson’s boy is very sick to Charlotte with scarlet fever. His mother is there. Mrs. Crump is very' sick with consumption. Elias Colwell is sick. I got a cat-a-log from W. /\tlce Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr- Diomas Silcox here and brought me some buttermilk. Alzina is not here. Sunday, Jan. 19 Il is nice day today. Nellie. Leta. Lora and Rankin here. Mr. and Mrs. Cahill here today. Ann Jones here. Susie Dcprester here. Dr. Hyde here. Lottie Fox here. Alzina went to meeting and axle home with Dock. Myrtle Stanly here. She fought me some sausage today. Alzina has not come tonight. Monday, Jan. 20 It is a real nice day today. Nettie, Leta, Lora and Opal and Rankin and Dock Hyde here. Alzina washed today. Branch Falk came here this moming before breakfast. Stayed all day and all night. Nettie went up town and took Opal to gel a picture of her with my glasses on. Mrs. Nelson here today. I got three cata- logins tonight and a letter. John Brigham here tonight. Nettie and children stayed all night Little Leta and Opal -,|cpf U1(h mc LorJ and Rankm slept with Nettie upstair where the pipe got s through Leta was sick last night. Wc gave her quinine and a pill and oil of glad­ ness. She is better tonight. Arthur Turrell here tonight I gave him lib paper. Harry Goss and Cary Kobmson here up town to sec about put­ ting lurmture into the More of Dr. Mclx-ays where Blackman is in. A lot of them a’coing to chip m together and fill it up. Nettie and I we sent a letter to Mrs. Judkins and my photo and Ixta. Lora. Rankin and Opal and 3 papers and 2 handkerchiefs ready to sent out tomor­ row. Will flavins came and took ft bushels of wheat to mill for me. Hv charged 40 cents. I paid him cash. Tuesday, Jan. 21 It is a nice day. Nettie. Leta. Lora. Rankin. Opal and Dr. Hyde here. Ihey staid here last mghl. Branch Falk stayed here last night and was here to dinner. Dock came after Nellie. Leta. Opal and Rankin. Ixira is to School. Linda Thurston here to dinner. Mrs. Bugbec here today Oren Hughes here. Det Blackman here. Mrs. Keyes here. John Brigham here. Mrs Collier and Mrs. Dunkley here. She told me about Fae Castle dying. Branch Falk has gone home tonight Branch took Nettie and my letter and pajK*rs and photos and handker­ chiefs to the office for Mrs. Judkins. Lora is here a wailing for Dr. Hyde. I gave Linda Thurston my photo. She brought me 2 heads of cabbage today. Little Lora has gone after my mail tonight. 1 let Uira Hyde have 10 cents to get some coconut treat. I sent a 5 dol­ lar bill by Nettie to pay John Cairns 1.75 cents for 12 bottles of beer and 10 cents for a little red wheelborrow for Opal that Mrs. John Caims got tor me to Kalamazoo. Dock came alter Lora. She look her trunk home tonight. Two men here to sec Alzina today. Wednesday. Jan. 22 It is a real nice day today. I sent a Kalamazoo paper to Lavnncha Stow, Colorado. A boy here to see Dr Hyde to have got to to Chester Honey wells to see the sick Alzina Westover. Took my paper to the office and a letter oi hers. Susie Deprcster here. She said they finished sawing on Mf :«l Church’s wood lot. where John Dcpt*“i,er |f)4,r work. Willie Merlau came to lhe kitchen k to sec how I was. I am :r very Iittlc better a cat-a-log tonight from MissC H Minneapolis. Minnesota. Prayer n,euIjt.r tonight at Baptist chapd. It is lot* l ° pr. today. I got my Inter Ocean paper Hyde here and brought me some incut u milk. Arthur Turrell here and paid me 50 1 ° Jars to apply to his mortgage Thursday, Jan. 23 ■ Today is my father’s birthday. Rieh<,r‘ Collier, dead. It snowed and rained soithLibby /Xnnstrong here a few minutes. DHyde here and brought me ft little fish that In­ bought. Mr. ’Diomas Silcox here today *in brought me some buttermilk. I narrowed the instep of my coral yam stocking today ai><‘ partly fixed 3 little pin cushions for 1-eta. Lora and Opal and fixed a sleavc in my Hun­ nel shirt. I got so tired I had to go and lay right down. I was so sick. .Saturday. Jan. 25 It is a nicc day today. Mr.. Wilcox here. Susie Dcprester here. Sarah Bullis Johnson here. Mrs. Harthom is real sick. Mr. Ritter here to see Alzina. Henry Benson here. I lei him take my Frances’ Shlatter Book to read the paper that Ora gave to me. Myrtle Wilcox brought my basket home that they had old potatoes in. I pasted some pieces in my scrap book. Lottie Fox here. Nettie sent some milk by her. Lottie went home to stay tonight. She said thc children all has got colds. Dock has gone to Cressey. I swept out my bedroom, cleaned the oil cloth and thc stove. (To be continued! GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by lhe Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on February 5, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the ltem(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing Include, In brief, the following: 1. A request by Chuck Kimmel, 12651 Enzian Rd. Plainwell, Ml 49080. for a variance from the road frontage requirements set forth in Section 4.41 “Schedule of Lot, Yard and Area Requirements’, to allow for a land division of the property. The subject property is 12651 Enzian Rd. - 08-12-016-004-10, and is located within lhe “A" Agricultural Zoning District. Such other and further matters as may properly come before lhe Zoning Boaro ot Appeals for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this malter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servic­ es should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below 2, 775S45«6 Jim Stoneburner. Township Supervisor Notice of Drainage Board Meeting for the Determination of Necessity and Adding Lands to the Drainage District (In accordance with P.A. 40, of 1956, as amended, M.C.L. 280.122) CUDDY INTERCOUNTY DRAIN Notice Is hereby given, that on June 3. 2013, a petition was filed with Denise Medemar. Allegan County Drain Commissioner, praying for the cleaning out. relocating, widening, deepening, adding branches, straightening, tiling, extending or relocating along a highway, installing structures or mechanical devices to properly purify or improve the flow, or pumping equipment necessary to properly assist or relieve the flow of the drain, or construct one or more relief drains, which may consist of new drains or extensions or consolidation with one or more existing drains or enlarge­ ments or connections to existing drains, or add one or more branches, to any portion thereof, and consolidation with all or a portion of the Gardiner Drain, which will properly drain the lands in said district, of a drain known and desig­ nated as the Cuddy Inlercounty Drain, and further, to determine whether it is necessary to add lands to the Drainage District pursuant to Section 197 of Act No. 40. P.A, 1956, as amended; and Whereas, the Drainage District for the. Cuddy Inlercounty Drain includes lands within the following counties and their respective municipalities: Barry County: Yankee Springs Township; Allegan County: Wayland Township; and PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE: SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST Whereas, due notice of the filing of said petition and copy thereof was served upon Russell Yarger. Barry County Drain Commissioner; and Jamie Clover Adams, Director of tho Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; This position senes the public and City staff by answering thc telephone and greeting visitors to City Hall. Will also type letters and other documents using Microsoft Word, assemble meeting materials and proside general office clerical support. Good computer skills, ability to communicate effectively’ver­ bally and in writing, excellent interpersonal skills, high school graduate, and some prior office experi­ ence expected. by Denise Medemar, Allegan County Dram Commissioner. Now therefore, in accordance with P.A. 40. ol 1956. as amended, a Drainage Board meeting of the Cuddy Intercounty Drain will be hold on February 5 2014 at 6:00 P.M. at tho Yankee Springs Township Hall, 284 North Briggs Road in the Township ol Yankee Soring’s. Barry County. State ol Michigan, to determine il tho drain is necessary lor the good of the public health, convenience, or welfare and to determine the necessity ol adding lands to the Cuddy Intercounty This is a part-time position working 9:00 am to 1:00 pm weekdays with minimum Martine waste is $ 11.66 per hour. NO benefits are included. b Drainage District. The Drain Code (PA 40 of 1956 as amended) provides that any person feeling aggrieved by the determination ot the intercounty Drainage Board may institute an action in the Circuit Court in lhe county in wh.ch they reside for a deter­ mination ol necessity. This action must be fled wtthin 10 days alter the determination of necessity or no necessity by An application for employment may be obtained al City Hall. 201 E State St Hasting Michkin 49058.8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday or by phone request to Tina Maurer fLnutv Clerk ut 269.945.2468. Applications will be accepted until thc position is filled. * • P X • Thomas Emery City Clerk/Trcaiurer 77564525 the Intercounty Drainage Board. Now therefore, all persons owning lands liable to an assessment for benefits, or whose lands will bo crossed by said drain, or any mLnicZ affected are requested to be present at said mooting. .1 they so desire. Public comment w.ll be received at the meetaq Persons with disabilities noed.ng accommodations lor effective participation ,n the meet­ ing should contad the dX Commissioner in the county which they reside at the numbers noted below (vo.ee) at least one weekm advance o“the meeting to request mobility, visual, heanng. or other assistance. If anyone wishes to sub­ CITY OF HASTINGS mit written comments prior to the date of the meeting, or has any questions regarding this nohee. they may contact the following County Drain Commissioners' offices: PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 507 Thn undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk nf tk Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 507. h C y ° , AMENDING SECTION 57-14, REGARDING THE MEMBERSHIP nc tuc a riverside cemetery preservation advisory board Deniso Medemar County Dram Commissioner 113 Chestnut Street Allegan, Ml 49010 269.673.0440 Dated at Lansing. Michigan, January 13, 2014. hvJanuary the City 2014. Council of the City of Hastings mn. । mooting on rSX day Of 9 atataarc 9ular jamio Clover Adams Director of Agnculture and Rural Development !he rJotn copy Ol this Ordinance is available for review at the < u SS City Hall. 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday thtoUg^J%C$ By: AM until 5:00 PM. y Thomas E. Emory 77U>4W City Clerk Russell Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 West State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 269.945.1385 ?rady Harrington PXPutYlor tho Director ° Box 30017 ^sing. Ml 48909 5l7*284-5624 7’SuS^M �ursday. January 16, ?ni.t - jhe Hastings Ganre P 1 J*0 * sMIerdinp n •■ ...a 1<” Hastings "as senI'ounh Cn •! ?r’*n IWO cascs before Barn' He pleaded ? S°Un J'ktge Am> MclXnvdk h’i unit gUI *' possession of methamPh n SCCO,UJ °r offense ’n. :.n,,d Was fenced ’*"• « sine z. to ^40 nuwhs jn priscn Th.it scn. tcncK vas ordered to bv served concurrently 1 f t?11?-1 v’°^bon sentence also issued .an. *■ rxhng was sentenced in that case to sene 60 to 240 months in prison. He was given credit tor 298 days served already on the probation violation ease and 50 days cred­ it for time served on the possession ease. He was chanced in January 2013 with possession of a controlled substance dealing and manu­ facturing meth and possession ot meth. John Edward Hetherington, 66. Hastings, was sentenced Jan. 8 in Barry County Circuit Coun by Judge McDowell. Hetherington pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal sex­ ual conduct w ith a child younger than 13. and two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a child younger than 13. McDow ell sentenced him to 12 months in jail for each count. He was given credit for five days served in jail and will pay $2,334 in court fines and costs. In addition, Hetherington was ordered to receive sex guilty Dce . . . . meth lab n “Peraunf. and maintaining n Circuit „u„ kntuued in Barry Cou,lly K l-r•»«. <!.n? ‘ 'n->«,h5 ,n 1 r,-d' term will L iiierernnmilerol htsjai| was <>rdet'aM,'l*n<le.l "ith He offender counseling, have no anyone younger than 17. rcgisN • for offender lor lite, and sene on probain» life. (buy Eugene Douglas. 44. Hasrings plead- cd guilty to unlaw full} driving 3 •> l? jn snowmobile. He was sentenced Jam .n Barry County Circuit Court lo Ijail with credit for 203 days scn^tI ul was ordered to pay $198 in court co M> fines An additional charge of unla > driving away was dismissed. Adam Branch, 31. Hastings. pleaded guilty Nov. 20 to possession of marijuana as a ond or subsequent offense. He was sen v u Dec. IS. 2013. in Barry County Circuit Coun to 12 months in jail with credit foi 4- ays served Branch was also ordered to pay •> > in court fines and costs. James Michael Cole. 45. Delton, pleaded guilty Nov. 13. 2013, in Barry County Circuit Court to larceny from a building. He was sen­ tenced Jan. 8 to 118 days in jail and given credit for 118 days served. Cole also was ordered to pay $648 in court fines and costs. 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No phone calls please. EEO Employer. In Menioriani IN LOVING MEMORY OF John C. Thompson Aug. I, 1906 - Jan. 14, 1964 Gone from sight but never from the heart. Miss you very much. Love you Dad. Vickie, Andy, Randy & Mike CASH! Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equlpmentl n Ptck-VpAnltabto lffW0.nl) ' r > ic|-n d.A.m-uf iix-i- call th* I. i H . r.A Ccour a! 6I6 4M-.W) *n*|IL*bi‘'. f»ce trkjAvnr i -.'i- bn h* thrhi-f r.- B’.pncJ!. | M/l 9.’7.’l?75 .-r riW Klnjjbufy Rd., Denon, M.l 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 Anonymous h' and pay $ | McDowell ,i H Teen driver credited for quick maneuvering in Lake 0 accident or ' areot,cs "‘"--e fni^ per week a"‘ <X”IS' Jlul?c inninl.,1„iIT An add.wnal chttrge of P 4 drug bouse W‘1S dismissed. fenced'o ,Sc,>«l. .’<>• l'r'*l?rt «nmonths „f. ’^rve W 111 Ja11 “"d « a motor ^"'“n lor a charge of operating McDowell . Ie «'bilc '"’I”"*1!jail tintebl.?^*1 ,lf Sc,ll,’’s he n;,v o'“^ndcd with probation and that ' ” ’ 78 b| fines and costs. j|c week andhCrWlAAr°ur'in’cs i. i r h,s driver’s license will be suso|Mralini.°r <U>i A" ad'1'1'0'.1-'1 °f I • 1- a ni«lor vehjcle while impaired was dismissed. First responders, paramedics and firelighters are on the scene of an accide Federal Credit Union on M-50, just noru J eiih Jo Taggar^ 25, Hastings, pleaded Thursday afternoon in front of the Portland guilty to a probation violation and was sen­ of Eaton Highway. tenced Jan 9 in Rarrv County Circuit Court to five months in jaH Shc was gjven crcdj( for 5 da? S ed- Judge McDowell said Taggart by Bonnie Mattson may be released to a residential treatment pro­ Sluff Writer Quick maneuvering by 17-ycar-old Austin gram and (hat she coniinue probation as ^,tre,d.-n lhc or»g«nal charge in May 2013. Wolfgang may have saved his life, along with At th.it time, she was sentenced to 36 months . that of fellow Lake Odessa resident 56-yearold Patti Rice after a 1 hursday afternoon acci­ of probation on a charge of possession of dent. methamphetamines. About 3 p.m., deputies with the Ionia County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched Joshua Adam Taylor. 24. Hastings, was to the accident in front of Portland Federal sentenced recently in Barn County Circuit Credit Union on M-50 just north of Eaton Court to 11 months in jail and 36 months of Highway in Ionia County. probation for larceny from a building. Taylor Rice was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu must pay $2,178 in court fines and costs and when she left the credit union, pulling out in was given credit for one day jail time served, front of a southbound 2006 Chevrolet Monte lay lor was found guilty of taking a television, X-Box. movies and games from a home in Hastings. An additional charge of home inva­ sion in lhe second degree was dismissed as part of the plea agreement. Stephen Jerry Corwin. 46. Vermontville, pleaded guilty Nov. 20. 2013. to home inva­ sion in the first degree. He was sentenced Dec. 19. 2013. in circuit court to 60 day s in jail and 36 months probation. He was given credit for three day s served in jail. Judge Amy. McDowell ordered the remainder of thc jail term be suspended with probation. Corwin was ordered to pay $1,698 in court fines and costs. He also was ordered to attend AA/Narcotics Anonymous five times per week. An additional charge of home invasion was dismissed. Eric John Bradfield, 51, Middleville, pleaded guilty to a domestic violence charge Dec. 12, 2013. and wis sentenced recently in Barry County Circuit Court to six months in jail with 18 months W probation. He was credited with 60 days ilready served in jail and must pay $998 in court fines and costs Judge McDowell orderci Bradfield to attend cognitive behavior thenpy and substance abuse counseling. AA/Narcortics Anonymous five times per week, complete his GED. and receive counseling for anger management or domestic violence. Gunshot rips through walls of home Bellevue family was awakened shortly after I a.m. Jan. 4 to the sound of a gunshot in their home in the 700 block of Lacey Road in Johnstown Township. Barry County, Sheriff’s deputies were called lo the home about 1:20 a.m. and found a hole in the bedroom wall of a second-story bedroom. The bullet apparently went through the exterior wall then through three interior walls and exited through lhe south-facing exterior wall of the home. Family members told police it sounded like a balloon popping or something cracking outside due to the cold temperatures. Thc son told police he saw a smaller com­ pact vehicle (raveling wot on Lacey Road toward M-66 immediately after the gunshot. Deputies were told that a Bellevue police olTtccr stopped a driver in that area at about the time of the shooting. The officer discov­ ered weapons in the vehicle, along w ith .45 caliber shell casings. Tlie driver, a 50-year-old Olivet man, was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was booked’ into lhe Eaton Countyjail. Harry County deputies questioned the man about shooting at lhe hoUsC on Lacey Road, but the man denied shooting at anything. Infonnation about the case has been sent to the Barry County prosecuting attorney’s otticc for review get more news! Subscribe to the Hasting® Banner CqH 945-9554 for rnore infori7iotiorl- Carlo, driven by Wolfgang. • Wolfgang maneuvered his vehicle cnougn to avoid broad-siding Rice’s vehicle, sending him into a snow-filled ditch. , “Everyone is so proud of Austin,” said his mother, Darcie Wolfgang. “They say he did a great job of driving to avoid T-boning her it could have been so much worse, especially for her.” Rice and Wolfgang were transported to Sparrow Hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and airbags were deployed in both vehicles. ?®1OG0 BBfiW Snowblade reported stolen An owner of Jesse James Outdoor Specialists of Alto reported theft of a double­ edge cutting blade from the business’ snow plow. The s chicle was reportedly parked in the 5(MX) block of Midway Drive, Hastings when the theft occurred. The incident was reported Jan. 7 about 10 a.m. Approximate value of lhe blade is $350. Kids reportedly throwing snowballs at vehicles An employee at a Middleville business reported kids throwing snowballs at cars tn the road. The incident was reported about 4 p.m. Jan. 11. Officers checked the area, but did not locate anyone. No damages were reported. Thief takes Doritos, perfume from vehicles Two break-ins to parked vehicles were reported early Jan. 10. Both occurred to vehicles parked at homes in the 7000 block of Guernsey Lake Road. No damage was reported in either case, but some items were reported missing. A 51-year-old Delton woman reported a large bag of Doritos chips was taken from the back seat of her vehicle in her garage. In another incident, a 44-ycarold Delton man said a bottle of perfume had been taken from one of lhe vehicles parked in the driveway at his home. Barry County Sheriff's deputies said they found footprints in the snow and believe the two cases may have been committed by the same person. Delton Post Office door broken A U.S Postal employee reported damage to the Delton Post Office on South M-43 Jan. 6. The employee told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies the door that was broken was on a timed lock. Thc door electronically opens Monday through Saturday. The employee said the damage had to occur some time after Jan. 4. Damage was estimated at about $400. Plow driver fails to pay for gas A clerk at the BP South station on South M-37, Hastings, reported a man pumped $20.01 worth of gas into his blue truck and left without paying. The driver went south on M-37. The truck reportedly also had a big red snow plow on the front of it. The employee told police there were two men in thc vehicle. The incident was reported about 1:47 p.m. Jan. 6. BOWLING SCORES Monday MLxerettcs Kent Oil 50-22; Nashville Chiropractic 49­ 23; Dean’s Dolls 41.5-30.5; Dewey’s Auto Body 37.5-34.5; Creekside Growers 33-39. Good Games and Series - N. Goggins 154­ 460; M. Rodgers 168; E. Ulrich 170; J. Rice 192-545; K. Fowler 190-514; S. Nash 149. Senior Citizens . Ward’s Friends 49.5-26.5; Pinseekers 47-29; Rosie’s 45.5-30.5; M&M’s 45.5-30.5; Butterfingers 42.5-33.5; Sun Risers 41.5-34.5; Just Having Fun 39-37; Has Beens 39-37; Early Risers 37-39; King Pins 36.5-39.5; Jan’s Team 29-47. Women’s Gtxid Games and Series - P. Arends 148; K. Keeler 177-443; M. Kingsley 130-338; N. Frost 169; D. Larsen 176; R Murphy 164-462; J. Gasper 196-555; B. Maker 177-472; E. Dunham 161. Men’s Good Games and Series • H. Bowman 198-544; R. Boniface 186-497; L. Brandl 215-540; W. Mallckoole 212-460; M. Saldivar 175; D. Murphy 170-418; G. Forbcy 154-425; W. Madden 212-548; B. Terry 206­ 574; C. Atkinson 179-496, G. Waggoner 183­ 544; R. Obreitcr 190; D. Dimmers 214-530; W. Talsma 212; R. McDonald 254-637. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 48-16>; Brush Works Painting 38-30; Eye & ENT 34-26*; Delton Suds 32­ 36’: Boniface Construction 30-34*. * Games to be made up. Good Games and Scries Women - G. Meaney 162; L. Elliston 181-519; T Christopher 488; S. Beebe 186-488; z\ Tasker 149; D. Hu ver 197-453. Good Games and Series Men - B Terrv Tin ’ ‘J Tuesday I'rios CB”s 43-28; C&N Girls 41.5-30.5; Coleman Agency 40.5-37.5; Team 1 * 38-30Sue’s Team 37-31; Look Ins. 35-27; Lo-KTion 3 32-36; Team Turkey 31-41; Broadwav RPIOJT-T^m . uroauway BP 29-42; Team im 10 7-61. High Game - Tammv d 225* Shirlee V. 205; Deb W. 177. High Series - Tammy D. 6PShiriec V. 551; Deb W. 491. Tuesday Night Mixed J-Bar 40; Hurless Machine Shoo 35 5Carl’s Soft Water 34.5; Boyce Milk Hauler High Ganic - D. Blakelv 231; R 224: D. Wilkins 205; G. Harise 2oi; D B«n‘“ 190; M. Yost 184. B; Smith 177; Auntie Fm B Ramey 167: Sis 161. wenmB. High Series - R. Daman 611- n ni.1t ,.iv <>07; M. Yost 502; Auntie Em 467. ’ y �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 16, 2014 — PoO° 1 legal HQTices Mortgage Foreclosure Sale 2! S A DE0T COLLECTOR ATTEMPT^CTJ? e?LLECT A DEBL any information ^E O?TA,N WILL- BE USED FOR THAT PURP??E\PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to thc return of the bld amount ten­ dered at solo, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conoitions of a mortgage made by WtHiam Fayo Lux. Sr. and Caro! Lux, husband and wife, original mortgagors), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee lor Village Capital and Investment, LLC its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 12. 2011, .and record­ ed on November 21. 2011 in instrument <01111210010880. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Village Capital & Investment LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum ol Nmoty-One Thousand Thirty-Thrco and 99'100 Dollars (S91,033.99). Under tho power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that sad mortgage will be foreclosed by a soje oi me mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at public venduo, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on February 13. 2014. Sa>d premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as Lot 1 cf Ridgewood Hills, according to the Plat thereof recorded m Liber 5 of Plats. Page 86 of Barry County Records. Affidavit of Affixture recorded m instrument num­ ber 1160475 and further evidenced by instrument number 201111210010881. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sa'e, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Jud.caturo Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging lhe property during the redemption period. Dated January 16. 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo »433270F01 (01-16)(02-06) 77W531 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE. MILlTAaY.JDtTTY^^^GE SALE - Default having been mace in tne terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Edward Westfall A/K/A Edward R Westfall and Malinda M. Westfall, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of May. 2006 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Mchigan. on the 11th day of May, 2006 in Liber Document No. 1164500, Reformation of mortgage recorded on 12/9/13 in Document **2013014405 and also on 11/7/2013 in Document #2013013435 to correct legal description of Barry County Records, page . sad Mortgage having been assigned lo Green Troe Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo. at lhe date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty & 75/100 ($107,960.75), and no Suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale conta-ned In said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of February, 2014 at 1 ;00 PM o'clock Local Timo, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (tnat being thc building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon al 6.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In the premises. Which said premises are described as follows All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homos, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in tho Village of Nashville, County ol Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at a point on lhe North side of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, that Is 7 rods East and 33 feet South of the North 1/4 Post for place of beginning: thence East 267.50 feet, thence South 426 feel to Mill Pond; thence Westerly along the Mill Pond to a point 7 rods East of lhe North and Soul!) 1/4 line; thenco North to the place of beg nning. During tire six (6) months immediately following tho sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in tho event that tho □roperty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale Pursuant lo MCLA 600.3278, lhe mortgagor(s) wll be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property dunng the redempUon Ow J***”* en.S on^o'a return of the dopos.t paid. Tho Purchase, shall have no further 'ec0.“'5“.fn£lei,'nnai^ Mortgagee or the Mortgagee Mortgagee 1/9/2014 Green Tree Servicing LLU Mongageo . Sm BROOK. P.C. Attorney (err Green T^eo Servicing tic 888 W.BQ FNMA Westfall Ml 48084 248-362-2600 GTbU rr (01-09)(01-30) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely lo thc return of tho bld amount ten­ dered nt sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by David L Ockormnn. a Married Man and Chassldy Ockorman. Spouse, original mortgagor(s). lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amorifirst Financial Corporation its successors nnd assigns, Mortgagee, doled November 18. 2011. and recorded on November 23. 2011 m instrument 201111230011032. and assigned by said Mortgagee to AmcriFirst Financial Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty and 25/100 Dollars (S84,340.25). Under tne power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue, nt the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on February 6, 2014, Said promises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 254, 255 and 256 of "Al-GonQum Lake Resort Properties Unit No. 2" accordmg to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats. Page 63. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance With MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Jud caturo Act ol 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held respons ble to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated. January 9. 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-5422 Filo 2434166F01 77WUOT (01-09)(01-30) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus IntcresL MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas D. Fmnie and Meridoth A. Finnie, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a Subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Bank, FSB. Mortgagee, dated February 19, 2004. and recorded on March 16. 2004 in instrument 1123720, and rerecorded on April 23. 2004 in instrument 1126307. and assigned by mesne assignments to OneWest Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Five and 59/100 Dollars ($115,225 59). Under the power ol salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 30, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Tho East 1/2 of Lot 27 of West Gun Lake Resort Plat, according to tho recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 1 of plats on page 70. described as; Beginning at tho Northeast comer of Lot 27 for place of beginning; thence West 120 feet along the North line of Lol 27; thence South 152.5 feet to the South line of Lot 27; thence East along the South lino; thenco Northeasterly 104 feot along tho Southeasterly Imo of Lot 27; thenco North 65 feot along tho East Imo of Lot 27 to the place of begin­ ning. a The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a in which caso the redemption penod shall be 30 days from tho date of such salo. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower w.ll be held reaponsibte to tho person who buys tho property at ^gage foreclosure sa'e or to tho mortgage da™0,n9 ‘he property during the redemption period. Dated: January 2, 2014 For more information, please callFC J (248) 593-1311 ' Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington H.lls, Michigan 48334.540? Filo X/433660F01 (Ol-02)(01-23) 77582864 pCFAUirhav.ng Mortg^^^ns of n certain Purchase Money gage COREY A. ENGLE. J HOME­ STEAD SAVINGS (|h0 Reo 2- 2009. and recorded in lhe State of h '’f.! for the County of R'^^cord 20091 Oo^2?n- on October 9. 20091'L purchase MonnyJ?025 of Mortgages, on wh^h t |hQ Mortgage there is claimed to berd lh(J sum of 0 ’notice, for principal andI im^ pundfod Seven and rn?cd Seven Thousand Thre prOcn Qnd 62/100 ($107,307.62) D°l,arS'X1ntbed(^f^ngs ha*ng been instituted to f0C<?'c Money ficj- W ^^ammg Secured by said of any part thereof, whereby ha- h^n’3:ncd in ^.d Purchase Money Mortgage nas ^0 Oper- 0,'now. is hereby GIVEN that b>-virtue, oU» Mortgag, in said Purchase Money and in puf. suance ol tho statute i such ca e rnadQ and pro­ vided. tho said Purchase Mon<9y Mongage w,„ by foreclosed by a salo o’ nc‘ P^ses therein described or so much lher V’be necessary, at public auction, to the h 9 ^r, at the Barry County Courthouse, east door Street, in the City of HasUnps. d County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place oI ho.dmg the Circuit Court in and for said rt ^toary 27.2014. al 1:00 o'clock Eastern Stanoara Time in the after­ noon of said day. and said pr 'ses writ be sold to pay the amount so as a‘orG,’\‘ ‘aen duo on said Purchase Money Mortgage together w,th 5% intercsl. legal costs, attorneys 'e®^andI also any taxes and insurance that said Purcnwe Money Mortgage docs pay on or prior lo °‘ sad sale; which said premises are described «n sag Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Commenting at tho Southeast comer of Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 0(r’4r49" East along the East line of Mctjon 1104.14 feet to the place ol beginning; thence North 88J39‘35’ West 280 00 feel; thence South 00'41’49" West, parallel with the East section Ime. 220 00 feet, thenco South 88\3935' East 273.00 feet to the centerline of West lake Road; thence 86.44 feet along the arc of a curve to the left whoso radius measures 954.95 feet and *hose chord bears North 5°20’35" East 88.41 feet; thence North 00’41'49” East along tho East l.ne of said Section 133.79 feet to tho place of beginning. Assyria Township. Barry County, Michigan Parcel No. 08 01-019-010-40. Tho redemption period shall be six (6) months from tho dato of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from tho date of such sate. Pursuant to tho Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. you aro hereby advised that this notice is attempting to collect a debt, and that any informa­ tion obtained will bo used against you. II you dispute this indebtedness within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notes, you will bo pro­ vided with verification of tho amount owing. Dated January 10. 2014 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK. GARRISON & MOORE. PL LC. By. Mark W. Ganison <P2406f; Attorneys for Mortgagee'' * ' • • " 1 Business address: 403 South Superior Street 77554576 Albion. Michigan 49224-21S5 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to thc return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Nolan C GoOdner, an Unmarried Man, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated March 31. 2003. and recorded on April 7, 2003 in instrument 1101580, and modified by agreement dated March 1, 2004. and recorded on March 2, 2004 in instrument 1122988, and ass-gned by mesne assignments to CitiMortgago, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof tho sum of Eighty Thousand Nine Hundred ThirtyTwo and 42/100 Dollars ($80,932.42). Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on February 6. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of lhe East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, desenbed as: Commencing at tho Southeast corner of Section 26, thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 45 sec­ onds West 408.98 feet along the South line of Section 26 lo the point ol beginning; thence North 00 degrees 18 minutes 44 seconds West 1342.20 foot lo the centerline ol Jones Road; thence North 68 degrees 39 minutes 40 seconds West 156.61 feet along tho said centorlmo; thence North 74 degrees 09 minutes 58 seconds West 160.04 feet along said centerline thence South 1442.10 feet to said South line; thence South 89 degrees 51 min­ utes 45 seconds East 307.14 feet along the South Imo to lhe point ol beginning Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless> determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sate. It tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging l’10 ProPorly during the redemption period. Dated: January 9. 2014 For more information, please call. FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, p.c. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Filo 018993OFO2 (01-09)(01-30) 77564453 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by CHRISTOPHER S. GATES. AN UNMARRIED MAN and NICOLE M. PRICE. AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVI­ SION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA. Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2005, and recorded on September 6, 2005, in Document No. 1152243, nnd assigned by said mortgagee lo MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Nina Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents ($109,777 33), includ.ng interest at 5 250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue. At the East doors of tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01.00 PM o'clock, on January 30. 2014 Said prem­ ises are located In Barry County. Michigan and are described as: LOT 6 OF PLAT OF EASTWOOD ACRES ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 7 OF BARRY COUNTY The redemption period shall bo 6 months from lhe date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600 3241a only. 15 days from lhe MCL 600 3241a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure salo under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278. tne borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder lor damaging the property dur­ ing tho redemption period. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. PC 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 USBW.002587 FHA (01 -02)(01 -23) 77583380 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions ol a mortgage made by Peter S. Brousil and Sonya Brousil who executes this mort­ gage for the sole purposes of subordinating her dower and homestead rights in the real estate cov­ ered. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated February 15. 2002, and recorded on March 22. 2002 in instrument 1076999, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Filth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Eight and 27/100 Dollars ($123,968.27). Under the power of sa’e contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on January 30. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commenting at tho East 1/4 post of Section 19. Town 1 North, Rango 7 West; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along the East and Wost 1/4 line of said Section 19, 292.35 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds Wost along said 1/4 Imo 377.29 feet, thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 1318 87 feet to lhe South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East along said South line 665.66 feet to the Southeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 41 m.nutes 49 seconds East along tho East line of said Section. 575 14 feet; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds west 292.35 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East 745 00 feet to tho place of beginnfng. Together with and subject to a 66 foot wide ease­ men! for Ingress and Egress, the centeri.ne of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies in the centerline ol West Lake Road 1150 foet North and 33 feet East of the Southeast corner of Section 19, Town 1 North. Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East, par­ allel with and 33 feel East of the East line of said Section 19, 297 feet to a point which lies 123 feet North of the Southeast comer of thp Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 decrees 39 minutes 35 seconds West, parallel with and 123 feet North of the South line ol the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section. 698 66 feel lo the place of ending. Also together with a 66 foot w.de easement for Inoress and Egress, tho centerline of which is rtAcnbed as follows: Beginning nt a point which lies feet North of the 33 feel East of the Southeast rimer of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of S S°cWnf9. Town 1 North. Rango 7 West: thrnce North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds Past^arallel with and 33 foet East of tho East line nf said Section 19. 240 feet to the place of end.ng ?heredemption period shall bo 6 months Irornthe Srn of such sale, unless determined abandoned In n^rdance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso mTredor^tion period shall be 30 days Irom tho d°i? tne^rofwrty is sold at foreclosure salo under rhaoter 32 ofWu R°v,5tjd Judicature Act of 1961, Chapte 6qq 3278 (ho borrower will be held m^nsX’to the person who buys tho property at hS?>ortaago foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage K- fo? damaging the property dunng lhe ^WNort^Xn^wV Sfe 200 Sfe^"48334'5422 Filo M420284F01 Sl%2)(01«23) 7/smn NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of PRISCILLA MARIE BEAVAN REVOCABLE TRUST dated September 8, W* TO ALL CREDITORS _ NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Tho TrustorPRISCILLA MARIE BEAVAN. wlm l.ved al 1 Markm Street. Middtevi’le, Michigan 49333 dmd April 2013 leaving a certain trust under lhe name o PRISCILLA MARIE BEAVAN REVOCABLE TROS’ dated September 8. 1992. whercm the decedent was the Trustor and First Trustee and USA SEA­ MAN was named as tho Successor Trustee serving al tho time cf or as a result of lhe decedent's death. Creditors of tho decedent and of the trust arc notified that all claims agamst the decedent of against the trust w.ll be forever ba nod unless pr0* sen’ed to LISA A SEAMAN the named Successor Trustee at 1 MARKET STREET. MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 within 4 months after tho datu cf publ cat'On of this notice. Date: January 8. 2014 DAVltf H. TRIPP 206 S BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 269/945-9585 LISA SEAMAN 1 MARKET STREET MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 (616) 437-1237 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILI­ TARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. Default has occurred m the cond.tons of a Mortgage ('Mortgage") made by Lloyd Culver Keeler and Sharon Keeler, husband and wife, of 496 Gaskill Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Mortgagor, to Financial Health Credit Union, now known as Option 1 Credit Union, a state chartered credit union, having its principal office at 2400 West Road. East Lanstng, Michigan 48823. which Mortgage was dated December 5. 2005, and recorded in the office of the Reg.ster of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on December 12. 2005 at Instrument Number 1157517 By reason of this default, tho Mortgagee hereby declares the entire unpa'd amount of said Mortgage due and payable immediately. As of the dato of this Notice there is claimed to be due on this Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Forty-seven and 13/100 Dollars ($110,447.13). No suit or pro­ ceeding at lav/ has been instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of lhe Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and toe statute in such case made and provided, this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at public auction to tho high­ est bidder at tho East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 that being the place ol holding Circuit Court in said County, on Thursday, the 13th day ol February. 2014. at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by this Mortgage are located in the Township ol Carlton, County ol Barry, State o! Michigan and described as follows: Exhibit A Legal Description of Properly 496 Gaskill Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 Land situated in the Township of Carlton, County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: Parcel 1: A parcel of land in lhe Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 8 West Commenting at the North 14 post of Section 33; thence South 2647.5 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes West 1593.18 feot to the Point of Beginning; thence North 15 degrees 05 minutes East 247.7 feet; thenco North 35 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds West 84.10 feet; thence South 84 degrees 51 min­ utes 45 seconds West 270 feet; thence duo North 200 feet; thenco North 89 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds West 400 feet to the point on Gaskill Plat; thenco South to East and Wost V4 Imo; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes East 646.82 foot to the Point of Beginning. Parcel 2: A parcel of land in lhe Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North. Range 8 West, desenbed as fol­ lows: commenting at tho North V4 post of said Section 33. thence due South 2647.50 feet, thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes West along the East and West V4 line 912.88 feet, thence South 60 degrees 45 minutes West 142.35 feet, thence South 83 degrees 30 minutes West 121.80 foet. thence North 54 degrees 5 minutes 30 seconds West 362.10 feet, thence North 35 degrees 22 min­ utes 15 seconds West 218 feet to lhe Place of beginning, thence North 35 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds West 200 feet, thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds West 146.50 feet, thence due South 200 feet, thence North 84 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds East 270 feet to the Place of beginning. Parcel 3: Outlot B of Bal-Meer Subdivision on part of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 8 West. Parcel 4 Outlot A ol Bal-Meer Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof. Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Except: Commencing at tho Northeast comer of Outlot A of the BAL-MEER SUBDIVISION accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of Section 33. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, as a Place ol Beginning; thence South 84 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds West along tho North l.no of said outlot A. 111.0 feet to the Northwest comer ol out’ot A; thence South 35 degrees. 22 minutes 15 seconds East. 70.66 feet along tho Wes! lot line of said outlot A; thence North 69 degrees 27 minutes 20 seconds East 103.59 feot parallel to the South lot Imo ol said outiot A; thence Northwesterly approximately 41.5 feet lo the Place of Beginning. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period win be six (6)‘ months from the dato of sale unless doterm ned to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period w.ll be as provided by MCLA 600.3241a ’ If this property is sold at a foreclosure sa’e by advertisement, during the penod of redemption, borrower/mortgagor will be responsible to the pur­ chaser or to the mortgage holder for physical injury to the property beyond wear and tear resulting from the nonnal use of the property if the physical injury is caused by or at tho direction of tho borrower/mortgagor Dated January 6, 2014 OPTION 1 CREDIT UNION MORTGAGEE THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY. Charles J Hiemstra (P-24332) Attorney for Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Ave.. NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 235-3100 0643H77 �P.iqp 1? Tbiifr4ay. January IQ. 2014 - The Hustings Banner Hastings Twp to use escrow fire insurance option, possible road millage by Constance Chccscman Stuff Writer Intercepting a portion of insurance pro cceJs from a homeowner whose property has Ixvn destroyed by fire may go a long way to ensuring that the property get cleared and cleaned tollowing passage of a resolution Tuesday evening in Hastings Charter Township . Hie Escrow ot Fire Insurance Proceeds, as thc slate law allowing a municipality to hold homeowner insurance proceeds in escrow until property cleanup is completed is known, was passed 6 0 by board members with Trustee Ron Mennell absent. Tire new township resolution authorizes collection ol up to 25*’.' of the insurance pay­ out or up to $8,3(X). to be placed in escrow until lhe property is recovered and cleaned. Once the home owner completes the cleanup process, the portion held by the township would then be released to the homeowner, s.ui'i interest earned while held in escrow. Township Fire Chief Roger Caris explained that the City of Hastings has utilized the same legal avenue. "When u home bums down, the property owner is required lo clean and clear lhe land and lo prepare it for future use, cither through sale or reconstruction,” Caris told board members Tuesday. "When a home owner experiences a fire that destroys the buiIding(s) beyond repair, that building and debris must be cleared. This is lhe home owner’s respon­ sibility. “To deter the owners from abandoning lhe property and taking the insurance benefit and moving out of the area without cleaning up lhe mess, this legal recourse allows for a por­ tion of lhe insurance benefit to lx* collected by the township or municipality and to be held in escrow which earns interest until the property is cleaned lo satisfactory conditions.” Caris conceded that voluntary clearing and cleaning burned out property by homeowners is not usually a problem. However, there are some occurrences that require a firmer stance by the governing municipality. According lo Caris. if the home owner requires lhe money to complete the cleaning up process, lhe tow nship can release all of the money or in increments, until the process is completed. Money not claimed by the owner of a burned out property would revert lo the town­ ship to be used specifically to clean up and tp prepare thc burned out property for future use. ideally to get the property back on the tax rolls for that township. The lire chief or township contacts the insurance company(s), most of whom quickly comply with the legal request. If there is no policy in place or if the payout amount is not enough to pay for the cleaning process, the township can exercise its option of placing a lien on the property. Jenee Phillips, township treasurer, asked Caris who sets the lime limits for completion of lhe clean up process, lo which Caris replied. "Generally, thc home owner is given one year to complete the process. , “This is fl win-win for everyone, < Ben Geiger. commFsioner in attendance, shared that there are burned out Castleton Township that have been doned for over three years. Geiger su< _ was very* interested in sharing the infonr presented by Caris with his constitucn s * their next board meeting. , Keith Murphy added, “we’ve talked a this before, but it’s time to take action. Answering an inquiry by Phillips* Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown pledged thc support of lhe township to wor uwperatively with a homeowner. „ "Die money belongs to the home owner pointed out Brown. "We will simply ho i hostage until which time the property in ques­ tion is recovered. Thc money is then returnc to lhe owner. We w ill not keep any of the money as long as thc home owner works to address the issue. We will work closely with the home owner to ensure both parties come through thc process unharmed. Phillips noted that lhe legal recourse does not address properties that arc not insured. Lost housing is lost revenue for a munici­ pality and steps to recoup the loss of revenue, such as those described by Caris. arc one of the few options lo a township or city to finance the clean up process without cost to the township. Brow n moved on to discussion of the recy­ cling module, specifically, advancements in lhe research and purchase of a trailer to retro­ fit it for use with the township’s developing recycling program. “We are looking for a trailer, but have not approved anything just yet," reported Brown. “We are still making contacts with potential partners lo the project.” Phillips asked Brown if a location had been decided on where to set the recycling unit with Brown responding that suggestions are still being fielded Members of the Barry County Road Commission also made a visit to Tuesday’s meeting, sharing its annual meeting date, road data and schedules of activity planned by the road commission. Brad Lamberg. managing director for the road commission, offered the board an abbre­ viated presentation on its partnership with Barry- County townships and subsequent rec­ ommendations, an itemized outline of previ­ ous years completion reports and the current status of the commissions’ funding process. “Inflation is not consistent." opened Lamberg. "It is two and half times higher now than it was in 2004. Our system is expected to cost $12.1 million lo operate this year. Subtract the anticipated revenue gener­ ated by road commission work and we have a funding shortfall of $5,340,000. And this does not include the $10 million worth of backlogged work within the county.” Lamberg reported that, in thc past four years in Hastings Charter Township, the road commission has completed 2760 cubic yards of gravel placement. 8-21 of s,»g seal­ ing, 3.62 miles of blade patching, .98 miles of edge and full s|a„ seJi|ing. and 11.59 miles of pavement marking. This year or next. Lamberg added it will be time to consider a renew agreement. Lamberg explained that recommended work on roads per township Almost never completed 100% of the time. This has created a backlog of unmet paved road needs that will continue to increase due to insufficient fund­ ing to address current road condition needs, let alone, tp financc thc completion of previ­ ous ।years recommendations. Just because it was recommended does not mean thc work was done.” noted Lamberg. “iTiis is contingent on the ability of the township t0 Jun(| jts portion of the overall cost ot repaid. With increases in cost in mate­ rials and manpower, townships were only able to raise limited amount of funding, not near enough to complete current year recom­ mendations. The |otlger we wait to address these backlogs, the level of deterioration of •said roads transitions from a fair PASER rat10 P01* PASER raling’’ 1ASER, Pavement Surface Evaluation Ratings, is the method of identifying the con­ ditions of roads in the state. A good PASER rating, from 8-lo, means roads arc new or recently reconstructed. /X fair rating, such as 5-7, tells the commission the roads are in good condition and prime for preventative maintenance, a relatively inexpensive method. A poor rating, between 1-4, indicates the road is jn deplorable condition and requires reconstruction at a cost significantly higher and requiring additional equipment and materials, including contract services. “A fair to good PASER rating dictates pre­ ventative maintenance to keep the roads in good condition," explained Lamberg. “This is cheaper to accomplish than addressing a poor PASER rating, in which case, complete reconstruction of the road is necessary. This increases thc cost for thc work to several thousand dollars per mile “Traditionally, the townships set aside funding over a period of time to commit to road repairs. In the case of Hastings Charter, funding was allocated over a four-year period, at $100,000 per year lo cover the tow nships’ portion of road repairs within their jurisdic­ tion. There arc 16 townships, and only six of those townships have a millage in place to generate their funding for road maintenance," said Lamberg. “Obviously, the repair schedule can extend through several yegfc” Lamberg continued. "However, if roads kit were rated fair are not addressed within the year of recommenda­ tion, (heir rating continues to fall until com­ plete reconstruction » necessary. We try- to avoid this scenario, but it happens more often than not. The townships don’t have lhe means to fund thc entire costand must make tough decisions on which roads will receive atten­ tion each year." Lamberg provided a general overview packet to board members that highlighted the MDOT official explains ‘bridge slide’ plan for area highway by Tim McAllister J-Ad News Services of Thc Michigan Department Transportation will be using the new bridge slide method on an upcoming construction project north of Barry County. Details about the project were revealed at a public meeting at Lowell Township Hall Wednesday. Jan. 8. “We’ve decided to use a different type of construction on this one. We’ll be sliding this bridge.” said Charlie Stein. MDOT project manager. "We’ll be building this bridge on the west side of thc road, and it’ll be on a temporary substructure during construction. What we’ll do then is after the bridge is demolished and the new, permanent sub- major points of discussion, in efforts lo three citizens to thc public forum. “The rest of the attendees were Pub!‘ *• encourage the township board(s) to address cials who were already aware of the ts • the backlog of roads within the county, by introducing a campaign to institute a county said Lamberg. “Wc havc to nnd a way to b wide millage. Lamburg explained that a coun­ around public empathy. To change °P ty wide millage would support the efforts of we need face time with the public and i the road commission to catch up on the back­ because the public doesn’t want to help.• because, financially, they cannot af log over a set period of time. “ I hough individual millages arc an option, another $2(X)-3OO a year lor the mi lagc* Jon they would be a waste of time,” said Brown. Q Public says. ‘Yes, I want to help, but n “I won't even consider discussion on the idea. this year, but ask me again next year. Murphy, ironically, blamed the road com­ 'Iliis is an election year, nothing is going to mission for thc lack of public support, placing happen in Lansing until thc next election. We can do our homework, but I vote wc wait to blame and accolades at the same time say mg. “You. the BCRC. provide too good a service sec what Lansing will come up with.” Trustee James Partridge added, “I support a to us. You do your jobs loo well. People won t county wide millage as this will allow for bet­ see the need based on road conditions, the roads arc in too good a shape to warrant con­ ter strategic planning.” Lamberg, replying to Brown’s suggestion, cern by the public. You’re your own worst said. “Without mills, wc will begin to fall enemy." . The gentle ribbing by Murphy highlighted behind in perpetuity because repair costs con­ tinue to rise. For example, work that cost $4 the conundrum facing the road commission; million to perform in 2004, cost $10 million the roads have been maintained as well as possible by the commission but this, in turn, in 2012 for the same work." Brown returned with, “Right now, wc can­ keeps the long term issues out of the public not pass a millage. Wc need to gauge the pub­ scrutiny. Lamberg replied, “We can do this cost effi­ lic clement, incorporating an educational campaign. If wc pass a millage now, thc state ciently or we can allow ourselves to digress, would not bother addressing thc funding of such as some of the neighboring counties arc now experiencing. state roads, at least, that’s how I see it.” “Without a millage, how can we leverage Lamberg reminded thc board that an educa­ tional campaign has been ongoing for at least the money we have now?” asked Brown. “We 10 years, since May 2012. “We’ve been com­ can at least start with discussion.” Additional items addressed by thc board ing to thc townships, each year, showing you, how we arc continually falling behind on included: Notations by William Wetzel, of the gen­ addressing our road conditions.” “The public is not hearing our clarion call,” erosity and goodwill extended to work crews noted Lamberg, “and they won’t until the during the recent power outage, by business­ roads are impassable, and then they will come es and individuals. Recommendation by Brown to compensate to us and say, ‘Why didn’t you tell us?’ Well, we’re telling you, now. wc told you last year, the newly elected library representatives to and thc year before, and wc will probably the Library board, same as is done for board positions such as lhe Joint Planning Alliance repeat it again next year.” “Now, we’re not as bad as some counties,” and thc Board of Review-. A report by county commissioner, Ben Lamberg conceded. “Calhoun County roads are deplorable, their average PASER rating is Geiger, highlighted leadership changes, musi­ 3.5. Barry County is 6.5. We arc in a position cal committee chairs, and public service that is saying, ‘it’s time to open a dialogue on requests to townships on what they would like a county wide millage.’” to see thc commission achieve in 2014. Lamberg noted that a May 2012 media blitz Request by Anita Mennell to solicit quotes and public awareness campaign by the road to have the township hall carpets cleaned. commission, generated an attendance of just Day of volunteering planned Monday Thc Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center will host a Martin Luther King Day of Service project for the second year, benefiting local residents in need. Thc project has two parts The first is a per­ sonal care product drive. A community-wide product drive will take place now through Monday, Jan. 20. Bins will be available for drop-off at the Barry County United Way. Products to be collected include items such as shampoo (travel-size and full-size) condition­ er, lotion, bars of soap, toothpaste, tooth­ brushes. The second part is the MLK Day of Service. From 11 a m. to noon Monday, Jan 20, thc Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center will host volunteers at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Volunteers will be fill­ ing personal care bags with items that were collected. “We are looking to engage 30 to 35 volun­ teers with this project, and volunteer of all ages are invited to participate — families, co­ workers, youth groups, friends ...” said Morgan Johnson, volunteer center director. The goal, she said, is to complete more than 200 care packs to be distributed at the Barry County Resource Connection Fair sponsored by the Barry County Continuum of Care. “As a community, let’s join together to show the rest of Michigan that Barry County secs MLK Day as a day on, not a day off,” said Johnson. According to the website MLKDay.gov. King believed in a nation of freedom and jus­ tice for ail. and encouraged all citizens to live up to the puipose and potential of America by applying lhe principles of nonviolence to make lhe country* a better place to live. “On the 27th anniversary of thc King fed­ eral holiday, we still have work lo do to rcalizc Dr. King’s dream,” said Johnson. “MLK Day of Service is the perfect time for Americans to answer Dr. King’s challenge to do something for others. Just as Dr. King set big goals and focused relentlessly on results, wc need sustained citizen action to address today’s social challenges.” The MLK Day of Service is a way to trans­ form King’s life and teachings into communi­ ty action that helps solve social problems, said Johnson. “That service may meet a tangible need, or it may meet a need of the spirit,” she said. On this day, Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through serv­ ice projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers and cre­ ate solutions." Thc Barry County United and Way Volunteer Center recognizes that everyone. has a gift to offer to lhe community, Johnson said. "We promote volunteerism because we believe that many people are seeking ways to give back in return for the many gifts they have been given. Through recruiting and matching volunteers with opportunities, the Barry County United Way Volunteer Center is in partnership with generous volunteers as we strive to create a better Barry County for all" Individuals interested in volunteering can 269 WS^toT Unl> U”i,ed Wa* °m“.69-945-4010 to gel more information on olunleenng. local events in need of volun- This rendering shows how the bridge platform will be constructed and slid into place where Alden Nash/M-50 crosses 1-96. 1305 structure is built, we’ll actually slide the a one-weekend closure.” Stein said. “Then super-structure over into place.” when we actually slide the bridge, that’ll be Tlie bridge on M-50, or Alden Nash a one-weekend closure. So. effectively, Avenue, goes over 1-96 in Ixiwell Township. * h“ “ anly havc a four *lay <*»“« of M-50. MDOT plans to make it a bigger, better Amulcs will in effect' bridge. “Currently the existing structure is a fourspan structure," Stein said. “It’s going to be nn h,Ve some intermittent closures widened by 33 feet to accommodate two st" •• ^hcn *« beams and that kind of additional lanes, which will be left-hand tum the tnffi""a'd- “When M’50 is dc,uured' lanes, essentially. It will also have full shoul­ so it Ml > br sent up and over thc ramps ders, so two I()-foot shoulders (as well) will m <o one lane, so there will bring the bridge up to standard." four daye 196 »■> ">« "eekends for ‘h0se T he total cost of the project has not been determined, he said, and MDOT is still in firsl ,ime “ bridge Slid'; discussions with the contractor. “ Th.* r.. In Michigan. “We’re pretty much done with lhe design is basiea^ *h> we are sliding the bridge plans al this point,” Stein said. "We’re work­ the inter.? of the major impacts at ing on developing a cost proposal with lhe if we " Stem said. "W* «al ,/e that contractor, Anlaan Corporation." ” * l.° build Tlie project will lead to some detours and ’ ’bridge, h««kl this this anil and demolish aemoiiMii the uj Charlie Stein of MDOT reveals details delays, but. he said, with the new bridge We’re tryjn.,' n°‘ very good dc ou^'\ul. «safe’s first-ever bridge slide tech- slide method, those problems are reduced. public and L°kminiiniw dl\f oi tne 5>‘a'v "When we demolish thc bridge, that’ll be ing comrnunir bus>nesses and the i eight nology* _____________________ _ ___________________ as much us possible. The Hastings Banner Deivted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N. 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Tobias Bowers, 39, Delton, was sentenced ednesday to 19 to 40 years in prison for hitting Madden with his pickup truck then teeing the scene of the accident. Bowers was also driving while his driving privileges were suspended. He previously was convict­ ed of drunk driving. Bowers was arrested a day after the acci­ dent for leaving the scene, for hiding from ponce and for try ing to hide his vehicle. Bowers was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, oper­ ating a motor vehicle while his driving priv­ ileges were suspended causing death, and reckless driving causing death. Although asked by prosecuting attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt to go beyond thc maxi­ mum sentencing guidelines. Judge Amy McDowell said she would not do that and risk an appeal that would delay closure for lhe victim's family. ‘^ou deserve more than that because of your actions, but I’m not having this all come back on appeal." said McDowell in issuing the sentence. McDowell said she believed Bowers was drinking prior to the accident, although police were unable to collect evidence since the accident occurred Sunday afternoon and Bowers was not located and arrested until Monday moming. McDowell said she also believed Bowers had been in a physical argument with his girlfriend just before leav­ ing thc house and hitting Madden. Bowers tearfully apologized to thc family and friends of Madden in attendance. “Everything about that day was an acci­ dent except the decision to drive while my license was suspended," said Bowers. “I did not see Mr. Madden. 1 didn't even know I was involved in an accident at first. •’I’m tnily sorry. Nothing I can say or do will change the results of that tragic day. If J could trade places with Bill (Madden) । would. Going to prison is the easy part for me. Knowing thc pain and suffering and tak­ ing away any future for Bill - that’s lhe hard part." McDowell said she didn’t buy Bowers apology. ”1 don’t beliese a word you say.” charged McDowell. "You still make this all about yourself and your relationship with your girl­ friend.” McDowell said it was tragically ironic that Madden's own mother was killed by a drunk driver and he spent his life trying to help his siblings deal with that loss. Now, she said, his two children will face lhe same kind of loss. 'Additionally, Madden reportedly was a passerby at another Barry County fatal acci­ dent in 2013 that took the life of Faith Allen and her unborn child. Madden reportedly stopped to help. Pratt said Madden was the kind of person who would stop to help some­ one in an accident, while Bowers fled the scene. “Look at the sea of orange t-shirts here." said Pratt. “I want him (Bowers) to know how many people he’s hurt." Bowers was also sentenced for a charge of obstructing justice and witness intimidation. Pratt said, since his arrest, he’s tried to manipulate his girlfriend to help him out of the charges. He was sentenced to time served for that charge. "He’s deflecting blame on everyone else but himself." said Pratt. She said his actions while in jail were disgusting and horrifying and that she didn’t believe he gave any thought at all to Madden or his family. “He's a liar, a manipulator, a woman beat­ er and not good to his kids," she said. She called him a "poison in thc community" and Bowers attorney , • kid leniency and f«llow^1 B<>wWs h“^"- difficult childhood . ending high school. He said the ao ^ident, Bowers had a fight *«‘h ’X and. while leasing the driveway and didn t of lhe on the *n -We try to reform |*Ue by t0 make people better. P Bow ut Vii|0. ‘•What can we do to gU ‘ * to where he can be a positive nn| • c conunuViilo said Bowers has been taking c|asM.s while incarcerated and dea g w,th a management. He requested Scn. lence Bowcn> at the l°u*r V * (>f the sen­ tencing guidelines to g>* ■ chance to prove to be a positive impactMcDowell also heard from Madden’s brother, fianed and daughter poor t0 Sentctic. ’""There are no words other than ‘How date you?’ How dare you behaVc the way you have? It’s despicable. jou have no accountability for this at all. said Lisa Lambert. Madden’s fiance. She and Madden were planning to be married in 2013. Craig Madden told the court that Bowers took his big brother, his confidante, and his friend. Craig said his older brother took care of him when their mother died and took responsibility for the younger children by helping lo shoulder lhe pain °f their loss. "He was the happiest person you would ever meet," said Craig of his brother Craig said it was horrific to realize that Madden’s daughters now have to live with the same kind of loss Craig and his brother felt when they lost their mother. “I will never forgive you. ’ Craig said to Bowers. "I hope justice will be served. You left my brother on the side of the road to die.” Maple Valley boys eke out victory over visiting Eagles by Amy Jo Kinyon Special to the Banner Coach Chris Ewing and lhe Maple Valley Varsity boys’ basketball team had a plan going into Friday nights Kalamazoo Valley Association matelFuj?SnCbKtVft1 Eagles. “We were going lo play a tight defense and disrupt their game,” said Ewing after the 55­ 51 win. "Wc wanted them to feel like they were in trouble and had to go to their bench. We knew their bench was weak." • The Lions held the lead for most of lhe game, although lhe Eagles were never more than a few points behind and ended the first half with at 30-23 lead. With two fouls by Maple Valley and anoth­ er pair committed by Schoolcraft, the second half got off lo a rocky start. The final minutes of thc game were an all-out battle as the Eagles and Lions stayed within two points of each other. Silence filled lhe gym as Valley’s Anthony Mahler pushed the score to 52-51 with a free-throw that hit the net as the crowd erupted. Schoolcraft blew a last minute chance to eke out a victory when senior Charlie Schultz missed two shots at thc line on a double bonus after a foul by Maple Valley junior Austin Gonser. Senior Micah Bromley netted lhe final points of the game, sinking both free throw shots at the line, securing thc Lions 55-51 vic­ tory'. The Lions were able to take advantage of Schoolcraft’s loss of control when they attempted to speed up their runs lo the basket, opportunities Ewing said his team was able to make the most of. "We were able to stop them when they tried Portland’s size gets to Vikes Portland started the first quarter on a 10-0 run, and led throughout in a 52-31 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division victory over visiting Lakewood Friday. "Our defense played really, really well. I’m happy we held this team to 52 points." said Likewotxl varsity boys’ basketball coach Wayne Piercefield. "but we didn’t execute our offense as planned. While lhe size and physi­ cality of Portland was a factor, we let it be a factor.” The Raiders used their size on defense, on offense and on the glass on both ends. They outrebounded lhe Vikings 35 to 17. “You can’t let that happen,” Piercefield said. “If we are executing correctly and box­ ing them out first, you have a better chance at the ball. Wc were trying to out-jump a much taller, stronger team. Our defense played with a lot of intensity, but unfortunately their defense wore us down and our offense could­ n’t get started. We’ve got to work on getting the offense started quickly off lhe transition.’’ The Vikings got II points from Nate Kauffman who went ll-for-I2 from thc free throw line. Colin O’Mara chipped in 10 points. Kauffman also had three assists. Ben Dillon pulled down four rebounds and Alex Caudy had four steals. 'Die Raiders’ offense was a mix of dribble penetration with some outside shots. Their 14 offensive rebounds was the key to thc game. Portland was led by Sam Goodman with 11 points and Zach Gustafson with 10. Lakewood returns to league action Friday at home against Corunna. Leslie scored a 54-43 victory over the vis­ iting Vikings in non-confcrencc action Tuesday. The Blackhawks led 41-25 after three quarters. Caudy led thc Vikings in the loss with 19 points and O’Mara had 11. Ixslie got 12 points from Dylan Patton and ten each from Jordan Pearsall and Matt Subject. Melanie Kauffman contributed to this arti­ cle. Hastings boys’ basketball alumni weekend Jan. 17-18 Maple Valley head coach Christopher Ewing addresses his team during a time-out during his team’s victory over visiting Schoolcraft Friday night. (Photo by Amy Jo Kinyon) to speed up." said Ewing. “They turned over the ball a lot and we were able to capitalize on that. Our seniors really stepped up and you could tell they really wanted the win.” Senior Micah Bromley was the leading scorer for the Lions with 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Junior Andrew Brighton knocked down 13 points for his team and contributed seven assists to the win. Mahler racked up ten points in the match-up. Ewing is proud of his team’s effort on the court and the effective way they were able to execute many of their practiced plays during lhe game. He was not only appreciative of the effort put in on lhe court but also in the stands. "We want to show the KVA that we are not a team to mess with." exclaimed Ewing. "We are happy to restore the roar at Maple Valley and gel the fans excited about what we are doing at Maple Valley ... The bigger lhe crowd, the more excited our guys are ... It was very touching when the fans stood up during that time out and started thc fight song with­ out the band - that was a very big thing for us.” A lead got away from the Lions laic at Hackett Catholic Central in a KV/\ showdown with the Fighting Irish Tuesday. The Lions led 43-37 heading into lhe fourth quarter, but were downed 60-55. Jack Dales led the charge for Hackett with 20 points. Evan Wenzel chipped in 13 points. Mark Allward 11 and Jack Boehm ten. Tlie Lions got 16 points from Bromley and 13 from Mahler in the loss. Snowmobiler injured when run over by second sled LHS cheer takes first White meet A 23-year-old Delton man was seriously injured in a Jan.*6 snowmobile accident, and his friend was arrested. Benjamin Stenger was transported to jjotgess Hospital in Kalamazoo for reported­ ly serious injuries. 7 Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of lhe accident shortly after 5 a.m. ^an- 6 ncar ^s^)rne Road and Cascic Jo Lane, Delton. Officers arrested Wayne Edward Lester, 23 of Delton, after conducting field sobriety tests at the accident scene. Lester faces charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing serious injury. He was booked into the Barry County Jail. According to sheriff’s deputies, lhe two men wen? reportedly riding snowmobiles together. Lester told police Stenger was on the lead snowmobile. He reportedly fell off bis sled, and Ixster’s sled ran over him. Ixstcr told police it was not the first time Stenger fell off his sled during their ride. Letter was not injured in the accident and called for medical help immediately. Lakewood's Alex Gaudy (left) attacks the basket against Portland Friday night. (Photo by Dave Kauffman) The Vikings showed off some improve­ ment in die first meet back from thc holiday break. z Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team handily won Monday's Capital Area Activities Conference White Division jam­ boree, which it hosted. The Vikings put T-n0? rTr?Und 'COre l,f 734.20 points. rhe Vikings own the meet by more than 25 points despite being outscored by the Cougars in round two. 7 vuugara sJ^kof^0 6°?n “ '‘•■‘.’•f’0'"' lc‘“l with a .06/70 in round two and a 296.9 lllltrCt Lansing Catholic scored a *’20 0 one, a 208.66 in round two and a round three. . ,“8UC ^boree is at Jan. 22. nosi in round in < 279.5 in 1'™“** ns own Cheerfest this Saturday'Lakewood was thc runner-up Saturday at lhe Blue Devil Invitational hosted by Gull Lake, finishing just six points behind the Blue Devils. The Blue Devils were jusl a bit better than lhe Vikings in each of the three rounds, and Caledonia which placed fourth had the top round three score of the day. Gull Lake won thc championship with a score of 698.14 points, followed by Lakewood 692.14, Kalamazoo Central 684.60, Caledonia 678.74, Lowell 676 56> Bangor 60108, Coion 584.50, Lawton 564.36. Schoolcraft 536.36. White Pigeon 526.90, Buchanan 488.20. Like Michigan Catholic 475.10 and Hartford 392.54. Lakewood scored a 217.4 in round one, a 197.54 in round two and a 277.2 jn three. Gull Lake turned in scores of218.7,200 94 and 278.5 in each of the three rounds respec­ tively. Caledonia’s round three score, the best of the day, was a 280.5.1 The Hastings varsity boys’ basketball pro­ gram is hosting its 9th Annual Alumni Event Jan 17 and 18. The Saxons host Thomapplc Kellogg for the varsity basketball contest Friday. Similar to past events, all former Hastings varsity boys’ basketball players are invited to attend lhe game free of charge with their families and to join together at a reception following the game. ‘ An odd versus even years alumni game will be held Saturday at Hastings High School. While not necessary, alumni are asked to please RSVP by calling varsity head coach Steven Storrs at 269-967-1414 or by email al storrs22<!j holmail.com if they plan on attend­ ing. Please also note if you plan on playing in thc alumni game. Alumni and fans of Saxon basketball are all invited to join the Saxon Basketball The establishment of the Victory Club has created a source for consistent improvements and maintenance of the program. Donations made to the Saxon Basketball Victory Club allow- the basketball program to reduce its reliance on school funds. This season lhe pro­ gram purchased a one-year license for the use of a software program called Hudl. This soft­ ware allows our players to view game foolage on lhe Internet and coaches lo exchange games electronically. A donation of any amount is greatly appre­ ciated. Saxon team shirts are "dri-fit’’ type performance shirts and a great way to show your support for Hastings Basketball. Short sleeve shirts are $15 and long sleeve shirts arc $20. Coach Storrs said thc Hastings basketball program wishes to continue making great memories for our players and your donation ' will help carry’ on this tradition. Victory Club. DK wins big at first jamboree Delton Kellogg’s vatsity competitive cheer team dominated the first Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference jamboree of lhe season Thursday in Bronson. The Panthers outscored runner-up Maple Valiev bv more than 43 points on their way to thc win. earning the top score in each round. The third round was the only round that lhe л didn't outscore all their opponents bva't'leasi"e IX'hon Kellogg finished o fi wii With a 263.H0 in round three. Ota. followed scores of 200.00 m round one and м o'1 in round two. ri insn Kellogg finished with a three-round Ml 72 points. Maple Valley was secSC0.'e <OK 60 followed bv Bronson 571 (X). White Wgeon‘559.30. Pennfield 470.94 and School^ jn |he „„e and three, lite Lions starred the rounds ended it with a score ol Xlao-en Maple Valley added a r0'XM|’eague1 gels together again Schoolcraft Ja»- 2’ DelWn Kdl^8 is at ,hc Paw Paw Invitational Saturday. That league jamboree w as just the start of a busy stretch for the Lions, who will be at thc Ijikewcxxl Viking Cheerfest Saturday. Maple Valley bested Morenci for the lop Division 4 score al lhe Leslie Invitational Saturday. 567.1 to 501.4. The Lions scored a 172 in round one, a 144.8 in round two and a 250.7 in round three at Leslie. Thc Lions were back in action Monday at the Springport WinterFesl. where they placed sixth in an ll-team field. Charlotte look the day's title with a score of 709.74, followed by Concord 653.4, Waverly 625.8. Union City 613.66, Jonesville 615.04. Maple Valley 595.9. Springport 579.02, Reading 559.48, Hanover 556.3, Homer 553.10 and Quincy 518.82. Charlotte had the top score in each round a 214.9 in round one, a 198.04 in round two and a 296.8 in round three. 'Die Lions scored a 186.3 in round one, a 161.5 m round two and a 248.10 in round three. �14 ^^^day. January to 2014 - Tnp Hustings Banrw Lakewood’s ladies get their first win, top Leslie by Bn-tt Bremer tv v. Sports Editor Fhc Vikings needed that one. Lakewcxxl’s varsity girls’ basketball team scored iLs hrst victors of the Hjesday, topping visiting Ixslic 43.37. TTey have w orked so hand and coming off a disapixiinting effort against Portland (FridayX । wasn’t sure how we would respond, said Lakewood head coach IX-nny Frost. "We came out with a lol of energy early, but we were a little impatient and didn’t hit shots. At halt we talked how important the first four minutes would be and how wc need­ ed to reverse the ball a few limes to make the defense shift. Wc got the same shots as the first halt, but wc started to make them in lhe second half.'' Karly Morris led lhe way for the Vikings with II points and five rebounds. Ta) lor Vantluind had 12 points. Emily Barker seven and Marie Hendrickson contributed four points and six rebounds. "Taylor and Karly had big second halves ofTcnsively,’’ Frost said. "Except for a threeniinnte span late, we did a good job against their pressure and got some easy baskets. Marie Hendrickson. Millie Potter and Konnor Geiger were big on the boards. We didn’t give up a bunch of second chance shots. Jcssyca Stocpker gave a strong third quarter when we look the lead. I have to be the most proud of Emil) Barker. I challenged her hard in thc second half and she could have packed it in. but she showed her toughness.” Barker hit four big free throws to keep the Vikings in front during the fourth quarter, and handled the Blackhawks* pressure. Lakewood trailed 15-10 at lhe half, but went on a 16-5 run in lhe third quarter to take lhe lead. - "Wc can onlv hope that s'v a.Uor games coininc, with (. oninna l n<»»? Williamston. Lansing C hri>Uan Stockbridge away next week. ,UI Lakewood’s Millie Potter sets herself for a free throw attempt during Friday night’s CAAC-White defeat at Portland High School. (Photo by Bonnie Mattson) LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2013-7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greonf.eld, Walters, Carr. Bellmore. Hawthorne, James, Flint. Approved tho Agenda as amended. Approved the Consent Agenda with one correc­ tion. Approved lhe cost for engineering study of tho feasibility and cost of expans.on for Township Hail. Appo nted Siegfried & Crandall to perform lhe 2013 township audit. Adopted Ordinance *2013-145. Rezoning of 1759 Heath Road by roll call vote. Adopted Resolution *2013-176, Confirmation of Special Assessment Roll for Hastings Lodgmg LLC by roll call vote. Resolution 2013-173. Budget Adopted * Resolution. Adopted Resolution *2013-174, Compensator) Resolution. Adopted Resolution *2013-175, 2014 Board Meeting Dates & Holiday Schedule. Meeting Adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by. Jim Carr. Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting January 08, 2014 Supervisor Stonoburner called lhe meeting to order al 7.00 p.m. Present: Clerk DoVnos. Treasurer McGuire, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel & Trustee Grundy Absent: None Also prosent were 8 guests. Agenda was approved. • Minutes from the December' 11. 2013 regular board meeting were approved No Commissioners Report Public comments, if any. were received. Parks, Fire & Pol.ce Department reports were placed on file Supervisor. Treasurer and Clerk’s Report's were received. Approved to pay Township bills Trustee s Reports were received. Approved Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2014 Public comments and Board comments, if any. were received. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries. Clerk Attested to by: 775B4CC2 Jim Stonoburner, Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1400. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT the conditions ol a mortgage made by Mike A THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Traister and Sherrie K. Traister, husband and wife, MILITARY DUTY. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be as nominee for lender and lender’s successors rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 29, that event your damages, if any, shall be limit­ 2008 and recorded October 15. 2008 in Instrument ed solely to the return of thc bld amount ten­ Number 20081015-0010091, Barry County­ dered at sale, plus Interest. Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in CitiMortgago, Inc. by assignment There is cla'med the conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl L to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of Ono McWhmney, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Three Hundred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Twenty-Six and 40/100 Dollars (S162.326.40) Mortgagee, dated November 8, 2004, and recorded ' including interest at 4.875% per annum. on November 18. 2004 in instrument 1137434, and Under tho power ol sale contained in said mort­ assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof or some part of them, at public vendue at the place the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand N ne Hundred of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Eighty-One and 72/100 Dollars ($84,981.72). Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 23. 2014. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ Said premises aro located in tho Township of gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Johnston, Barry County. Michigan, and aro vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will described as: be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, Beginning at tho Southwest corner of said East or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place half of the Northwest quarter of Section 13. Town 1 of holding tne circuit court within Barry County, at North, Range 8 West: thenco North along tho West 1 00 PM, on February 6, 2014, Imo of said East half of tho Northwest quarter, a dis­ Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, tance ol 660 foot; thence East 840 feet; thenco South 660 foet to the East and West quarter line of Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Unit said section: thence West along said East and West 4 of Daisy Lane No. 2 Condominium project, quarter line 840 foot to the place of beginning, according to tho Master Deed recorded in docu­ except; beginning at the Southwest comer of thc ment Number 1095651 and amendments thereto (if East hall of tho Northwest quarter of Section 13. any), and designated as Barry County Town 1 North, Rango 8 West; thence North 179 feot Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 28. Together along the West one-eighth Imo ol Section 13; with rights in common elements as set forth in thence East 532 feet; thence South 179 loot to the above Master Deed and as described in act 229 of East and West quarter line of Section 13; thence Public Acts of 1963 and Act 59 of Public Acts of Wost 532 feel to tho place ol beginning. 1978, and amendments thereto The redemption period shall be 6 months from The redemption period shall be 6 months from die dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a. in doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ from the date of such salo. CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rosemd If the property Is sold al foreclosure sale under the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, limited solely to lhe return of tho bid amount ten- . pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held dered al sale, plus interest. responsible to tho person who buys the property al If the property is sold al foreclosure sale, pur­ the mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower w.ll be held holder for damaging the property during the responsible to tho person who buys the property al redumption period the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage Dated January 9, 2014 holder for damage to the property during tho For more information, please call: redemption period FC D (248) 593-1309 Dated: December 26, 2013 Trott & Trott. P.C. Orlans Associates, PC. Attorneys For Servicer Attorneys for Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 P.O. Box 5041 Farmington Hills, Michigan 4833*1-5422 Troy. 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I hey h.iie worked hard **»> to hcotnic b‘i,cr- 1 |K‘-V df'eni-d a in. .'.“’“'"■xxi |s 7 overall this season. ., .'?"•■ v'ctoo. followed a 55-10 loss by lhe vtkings ,1t p,,,,..,,,,] I'ri.la) evening in Capital Area Activiti,. * Co«^’fnc<J Whitc Divis’on Pla>. • r. “Pon|and ls a very pxxi team that plays great dcrensc vou (Uye to be ready to play or Il;e-V " ill blow you out,” said Frost "We were Paying nulsidJ ()f olir comfort zone because °l their prcS,un.t which led to too many turnovers, ^vns a disappointing Joss, because we Werv n0( ready to compete,” Morris. pot(cr Hendrickson and Hazel all had two pojnK (iej.a-r led the team with six rebounds. ”1 "as Very proud of Konnor Geiger’s effort tonight," said Frost. “She was one of a lew who came ready W compete.” Ottawa Hills pulls out tight victory over Hastings boys The Saxons dug themselves out of a hole, but couldn't hold on in the end at Ottawa Hills Tuesday. lhe Bengal varsity boys’ basketball team opened the OK Gold Conference season with a 51-46 victon over Hastings in Grand Rapids. Hastings head coach Steve Storrs said that his guys succumbed to intense defensive pressure from the Bengals in the second quar­ ter. allowing Ottawa Hills to go on an 11-2 run which put it in frorit 25-21 at the half. The two teams traded leads throughout lhe second half before lhe Bengals pulled out lhe five-point victory. . Storrs was pleased with his team’s effort in thc second half, and liked thc strong start. Hastings led 15-11 after one quarter. Cole Harden led Hastings w ith ten points. Jon Wilcox added eight points. Alex McMahon hadateam-high eight rebounds to go with his six points. Carson Williams chipped in sevefyoinis as well. • Rick^Vhitc W>6<tawa Hills with 14 points, while RfiAicy Davis and Malcak James had eight ca& and Myles Miller added seven. The Saxons return to action Friday night at home against Thomapplc Kellogg, then will be on the road Tuesday at DeWitt. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team (left) goes through the hand-shake line with the Portland girls following the Raiders’ CAAC-White win over the Vikings Friday. (Photo by Bonnie Mattson) Vikes wrestle well to top Portland in White dual by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings got a bit of revenge Thursday and continued a solid start to the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season. Lakewood’s varsity wrestling team improved to 2-0 in lhe CAAC-White and 9-4 overall in duals this season with a 37-23 vic­ tory at Portland High School. Viking head coach Bob Veitch called it a "bam burner", and it was that from the very start. Lake wood heavyweight Gabe Bowen scored first in his 285-pound bout with lhe Raiders' Patrick Burnham, but after six min­ utes the two wrestlers were tied. They battled through overtime into ultimate overtime, and thanks to his initial score Bowen had the choice for the final 30 seconds. He selected the bottom position, and escaped before the clock hit 0.0 lo cam the three team points. "1 thought tonight the kids looked really good," Veitch said. "They stepped it up against some good kids." Portland topped the Vikings iriThe openfflg round of the Division 3 slate tournament a year ago. Bumham was a wrestler who dropped a one-point match with the Vikings' state medalist Lars Pyrzinski last season and scored a victory over Viking state qualifier Jack Tromp. The Vikings got off lo a good start. Lakewood's John Jackson was pinned once last season by Portland's Case Blake, but . topped him Thursday 13-0 in the 103-pound match. Lakewood also had Max Charles avenge a loss from last year, topping Aaron Rutka 5-3 in overtime in the 135-pound NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL 9-1 -1 SERVICE PLAN The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on the final 9-1-1 service plan during a regular meeting in the Barry County Commission Chamber, Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. regarding an amendment to the Barry County Central Dispatch/9-1-1 Service Plan to change the mem­ bership composition of the Barry County Central Dispatch Technical Advisory Board to comply with LEIN rules. The boundaries of the 9-1-1 service distnet of the final 9-1-1 service plan are all of Barry County. If the Board of Commissioners of Barry County, after a hear­ ing, adopts the final 9-1-1 service plan under Act 32 of 1986, the state 9-1-1 charge and, if any county 9-1-1 charge has been approved, a county 9-1-1 charge shall be collected op a uniform basis from all service users within the 9-1r,1 service district. This notice is provided Pursuant to MCL 484.1308. Pamela A. Ja^S. Bafry County Clerk 775d45X City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR CITIZEN INPUT match. "The} had the exact same team that beat us last year and we last Jack (Tromp) and Lars (Pyrzinski),” Veitch said. "They beat us at the districts, so I knew it was going lo be a tight one. We just won the coin toss finally, and vVe were at the right weights where they couldn’t make some moves." Charles' overtime win was followed by a 7­ 5 overtime win from Portland's Alex Young over Austin Kietzman in the 140-pound match. Portland led 17-13 at that point. That was thc largest lead of the nigh! for the Raiders, and lhe last lead of the night for the Raiders. Jeremy Innes won by void for the Vikings at 145 pounds, and Jordon Bennett followed that up with a pin of Portland's Sean Rutka 1 minute 8 seconds into the 152-pound match. Lakewood sealed thc victory with 171pounder Garrett Phelps and 189-poundcr David McCarren scoring pins. Lakewood’s other team points came from Mitchell Sutherland's 6-2 win over Dominic Gardner at 119 pounds.'’"’ There were fine perfdrmafices for the Vikings in defeat as well. Lakewood’s Luke Tromp did well against 2013 league champi­ on Hunter Scott in lhe 215-pound bout, falling 10-5. Brody Jones was pinned b) TonySavage from Portland a year ago. and held on to allow just a 17-6 major decision at 112 pounds l^tkewood’s Brian Hamilton fell 10-2 to another talented Raider. Bryce Buck, at 130 pounds. Portland also had Hayden Moss score a pin at 125 pounds and Derek Gardner edged Cash Thompson 5-4 in the 160-pound match. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Barry County citizens are invited to attend a Vision 2016 meeting to olfer community input to the Barry County Board of Commissioners in relation to completion of its multi-year strategic plan. The meeting will be held on ‘ Tuesday, January 28, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, located at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058 * Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Barry County Administration at 269-945-1284 rrws* NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held January 14,2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 2014 Park? and Recreation Plan Update The Citv of Hastings will conduct a public'input meeting^on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the second floor Conference Room at Hastings City Hall. 201 East Stale Street, Hastings, TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON Michigan 49058. The Durpose of the meeting is to gather input on current ancfJutore goals for parks, recreation, ^d trails The comments and ideas received from this meetinq wif be used 10 help deyf 5P. hc Township Clerk Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update. Further information is available by contacting Tim Girrbach or 2 Mortal 269-945-2468 during normal busi­ n sshSurs ci-en'be submitted in writing or made^pXn at the publtcinput meeting. .. , ; " Tim Girrbach nirector of Public Services VACANT OFFICE: The I astldon Township Board is accentinn r• . general accounting experience is preferred Tohirr , -i । for thi. vacancy, individuals mud be 1« yj^,rT 'Jt qualified elector in the Tuw.nhip of Ca, Ton , TV interested in being considered for tins \ m mil a letter of interest, along with a resume, to the Cadleton township Hoard, P.O. Box 679. 915 RceJ elr , S' lkt.?n Michigan 49073. Utters of interest mud be ” Jm nu later than 5pm on Friday, January 24,20 M " 06833107 �champ and eight medalists at Bangor h.v Brett Bremer Delto" Kellogg top eight in thSr a c,Rhl Pu) s finish m the Buren County ci. at thc Van School Saturday, SS,C hos,eU Bangor High Sophomore Jacoh P . >. . . • Panthers, winnin , 1 ed the wa> for the class. R<id Cs "h hc >52-pound merit, and went Vn ,’°P, sced fnr the ,ouma’ Practice .nn? ”d’ lhelUk was third at 145 ^ JUn,or Cam Hud*°n. Tho ? n Pounds. I lie tWo • between them'this ^‘o“ l,a"dl“l "f losscs thiiig'hc did, ’he’^reTn"and CWry‘ even match , *. rust,e^ on varsity, and tor h d.£°IO was a ^Perience now evcrv°?^’ hC S Wresl,cd aH —r nnd new He? Ume WC go sonw P,acc ,fs not have o w °WS ?hat ,o He can not whit tn OtT^ apprehension and he can iu^* Hc kn°W‘ what 10 a«‘d Delton K It aU ,hal and wrcsl,c” said hcad c™ch Dan Phillips. worked rJS|ld°Ln£ thC Same ,hin8‘ Cam has worked really hard thc last couple years, but d seems hkc there was always something missing. We always looked at him and were a ays really impressed with him. but it always seemed like he was one step away, he WaLha, f a steP sh>« °r one step away. He’s worked really hard this year to fix it. He’s really taken that next step and advanced in wrestling tremendously. I think for both of them it boils down to maturity." Phillips said there are a couple of other upperclassmen who arc stuck wrestling for the JV squad because the youngsters have made it so hard to break into thc varsity line­ up at those weights. Delton Kellogg’s Jake Reed shows off his hardware after winning the 152.pOund weight class Saturday at the Bangor Invitational. “You put them together in practice and it’s just battle, after battle after battle, which as a coach makes me really happy," Phillips said. The Panthers were seventh as a team at the tournament. Jacob Bcvcr was fifth at 103 pounds Bobby Bottom (140 pounds). Brogan Smith (135) and Lane Homister (125) were all sixth. Robby Madden (112) placed seventh and Hunter Chilton (171) was eighth. Delton Kellogg was 11-3 overall this sea­ son in duals heading into kVA opener at Constantine Wednesday. The Panthers wen: slated to face lhe Falcons and the Schoolcraft Eagles in league duals last night. Delton Kellogg returns to action Saturday at Mendon, then next Wednesday will head to Pcnnfield for another KVA Quad where it will face Olivet and Maple Valley. TK leads throughout in win over visiting Fighting Scots A 10-2 run in thc opening quarter was the spark thc Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team needed in a 31-26 victory over visiting Caledonia Friday. It was a rough start for both teams. TK led 7-2 late in thc opening quarter before TK guard Erin Schcidel was able to burst through the Caledonia pressure and eventually find space for a three-pointer that put her team up eight a! the end of thc period. • The Trojans extended their lead to 20-10 at thc half, and led throughout lhe contest. Kelli Graham led the Trojans with 16 points, six rebounds and eight steals. Victoria Fuller had a strong game on the glass, finish­ ing with 11 rebounds. TK hcad coach Jessee Bays said Kaylin Johnson had a strong defensive game, and she also added six points. Caledonia got eight points from Olivia Bestrom and six from Jaime Canada. TK is now' 6-3 on the year. Grand Rapids Catholic Central improved to 9-1 by lopping the Trojans 57-15 in the OK Gold Conference opener in Grand Rapids Tuesday. The Cougars jumped on TK from the start, outscoring the Trojans 17-2 in the opening quarter and 35-7 in the first half. Kyra Bussell led GRCC with 17 points and Sophia Karasinski had 16. Graham had six points forTK. The Trojans are back at it in lhe OK Gold when they visit Hastings Friday. Maple Valley guard Hanna Kyle drives around Hackett Catholic Central’s Carrie Radomsky during Tuesday night's KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions pick play up a bit in second half against Eagles Amy Jo Kinyon Special to the Banner It was a rough first half for lhe Maple Valley Varsity girls’ basketball team Friday night as they battled it out on the court with the Schoolcraft Eagles. Though the Lions fell to the Eagles by a final score of 42-36, coach Landon Wilkes said lhe Lions were able to execute some new presses well and also improved in how they positioned themselves on thc court. • "They did a really good job with getting into the best positions,” said Wilkes after thc game. “They have really worked on being aggressive and making it a battle up and down lhe court... We out played them the sec­ ond half and did some better things.” Heading into that second half, the Lions trailed the Eagles 17-9 and were never able to close the gap. Maple Valley senior Kandys Larsen was brought into lhe game with two minutes left in the third quarter and quickly grabbed three consecutive turnovers by Schoolcraft. That burst of momentum had the potential to change the tide of lhe game and close lhe scoring gap. That tide was left unchanged, however, as Schoolcraft answered with momentum of their own and hung on to their lead. Learning from their earlier failings. Schoolcraft kept the passes short and gave the Valley offense a run for their money in thc fourth quarter. Turnovers were numerous on both sides of the court throughout thc game, but converting those turnovers into points proved a struggle. Wilkes said his team was able to capitalize on the some of those turnovers but not enough to turn the night into a win “Wc attempted to rebound angry and 1 thought at times we did that.” said Wilkes. “There wasn't enough boxing out. wc were content to stand the hold position and try to out jump the other team.” With just a minute left in thc game a foul by Maple Valley’s Marissa Pierce took Schoolcraft’s stand-out player Emma Herr to lhe line where she sunk both shots to take Schoolcraft to a 42-30 lead, thc largest of the game. Herr finished the night with 16 points. Junior Emma McGIocklin netted a thrcepoinl shot, followed in quick succession by another three-point shot by junior Erica Burkett al thc buzzer for lhe Lions. Coming off a two week winter break and missing an additional three days of school and practice this week due to thc weather. Wilkes is looking forward to working with his team again as they gear up for next week’s competitions. “Wc arc going lo focus on lhe fundamen­ tals like wc do every single week,” said Wilkes. “These kids are resilient and I think the break frustrated us adults more than thc students ... We have a great group of kids. I don’t know- how much the break hurt us but 1 think it hurt our intensity a bit.” Junior Olivia Ricketts was lhe leading scorer for the Lions, totaling eight points, fol­ lowed by senior Jacey Wood with six and McGIocklin with five. The Lions’ record now stands at 1-6 over­ all this season. Maple Valley fell in a close contest. 49-44 against visiting Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday. Ricketts had a team-high 11 points for Maple Valley and Payton Schrader added ten points. Danielle Reits led thc Irish with 18 points, while Carrie Radomsky added 11 and Sadie Buday ten. The Lions host Olivet this Friday. Caledonia’s Cameron Peek (right) tries to hold up Thornapple Kellogg’s Kaylin Johnson as she brings the ball across half-court during the second half Friday night in Middleville. i Hastings drops three close duals at Lowell tournament Saxons shake off bad start at BC Central /X match or two made the difference Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball team relumed lo action with back-to-back victories after an unscheduled ten-day break. Thc Saxons scored a 53-34 victory at Battle Creek Central Monday. Central scored 20 points in thc opening quarter, to lead 20-12 after the first eight minutes, but the Saxon defense allowed just four points in each of the next two quarters. “Battle Creek Central got out to an early lead on us because wc were allowing their point guard Ka-Leah Ryan to get in the lane. She is the fastest player we have played against this season,” said Saxon head coach Mike Engle. Some defensive adjustments and an offen­ sive surge from Maddie Dailey. Grace Meade and Sarah Sixberry got the Saxons in front. Dailey scored nine of her game-high 2A points in the second quarter, finishing the night with six rebounds and three blocks as well. A couple perimeter shots and some nice finishes around the basket by Dailey helped the Saxons pull even al 24-24 by the half. Sixberry had a big third quarter, scoring 12 of her 16 points in that period. Grace Meade did a good job of finding her in position to icorc. Meade finished the night with eight assists as well as seven points. Sixberry also chipped in six rebounds. Hie Saxons arc now 7-2 overall. Iliey opened the OK Gold Conference season with a 43-35 win °Vcr lhc visi,in- Bengals. Hastings took control of the basketball auric with an 18 6 run in the second quarter, which put them ahead 28-13 at lhe half. Dailey finished lhe night with 15 points. Sixberry and Meade ten. Hastings also got three points each from Nichole Hum and Erin Goggins. . Ottawa Hills was led by Taylor Jones’ 13point effort. Shawnae Joseph added seven points. The Saxons are back al it in the OK Gold Friday when they host Thomapple Kellogg. Meet filled with tight races ends with Bengals up one rhe rhomapple Kdlogg/Hastings varsity o?o-)'k"‘n""n8 .a"d d'Vi,,g Ieam was cd8cd '9~ by .Ot,awa HiHs m OK Conference Tier Il action in Hastings Thursday The Bengals clinched the win by raking C’:;l d'h"d"» ''"“I mee of the evening. Shin Ms ’ vrS?IC rda>’ aS lcam R Pall »• > P< Jack Cu'P a"d MCOTdSP ’C raCe 3 n,'n",eS 49.11 4:<x> 01.1he BengXwcu'red tl 4:49.97. bl’hin‘* i" ' *" lK CVcnt Unished in The Bengals took the c-.rk. i . • . meet, winning lhe first i|1r. * Cad, ,n 1 le yard medley relay, ,he""j 2°°' ■he 200-yard ind.vid.ud mX™!? • Nguyen Kick rhe freesryl" u Culp lire 200 IM in 2-25 54 2’ l2~9 a"d .............. Jared Bailey won the 50-yard freestyle for TK/Hastings in 24.97 seconds. Nate Ryfiak took thc diving competition with a score of 171.80, and Levi Ryfiak won the 100-yard butterfly in 58.42. The only other victory for the TK/Hastings boys came in lhe 200-yard freestyle relay, which the team of Ryfiak. Troy Boonstra, Dcxx VanHoutcn and Jacob Miller won in 1:45.79. That relay win for TK/Hastings was one of many close finishes. Nate Ryfiak won the diving competition by just 3.2 points over lhe Bengals’ top diver Shane Mason. TK/Hastings’ Nick Myers was edged by less than a quarter of a second by Nguyen in thc 200-yard freestyle. The 1 rojans were less than a second behind the Bengals' fastest team in the 200-yard medley relay. ]n the 100-yard butterfly. Levi Ryfiak edged Ottawa Hills’ Michael Pall by .38 seconds. In lhe 100-yard backstroke, Culp ioo|. with a time of 1:04.44, finishing just over half a second ahead of Ixvi. Saturday. Hastings went 1-3 at the Lowell Duals, falling 46-27 to Allendale and 42-28 to Stevensville Lakeshore iis pool, and 41-35 to Portage Northern in the cross-over match to end the day. , The Saxon varsity wrestling teams one win was by thc score of 58-16 oser Fennville. Saxon head coach Mike Goggins said his guys wrestled pretty well. “Two of our losses were a two-match swing and Portage Northern was a one-match swing," Goggins said. "All were good teams, but we hung with them.” Jason Slaughter at 152 pounds and Ethan Haywood at 130 were each 4-0 on the day for Hastings. Nate Pewoski at 285 pounds and Zach Wilcox went 3-1. Hastings was scheduled to return lo OK Gold Conference action al Ottawa Hills last night. The Saxons head to Fowlerville this Saturday for a tournament. 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SOO-596- J()0S Contact us on thc ueb __ www hkv-mi com 1 I �P-ffe Pago 16 - Thursday. January w, “ -T* 16. 20 Lt — Th© Hastings Bunner sMs score Saturday-night win over Schoolcraft — —• «»nt points and Sarah Rendon was right behind with 20 of her own. Rendon was 8-of.g at (|lc free throw line and 6-of-6 in the fourth quarter to help the Panthers seal the win over the visiting Eagles. Lindsey VanderVeen chipped in seven points for Delton, going 3-for-3 at the free throw line. “She,hit two big, huge ones in the fourth quarter,' coach Mohn said of VanderVeen. “She really had herself a nice game.” Mohn had nine rebounds too and Morgan Champion finished with seven. “Morgan Champion whale of a ballgame with seven rebounds," coach Mohn said. “She’s starling to come into her own a little bit, get n little tougher and .stronger, and it showed." The 48 points is the most the Panthers have scored all season long. T he Panthers were 8of-8 at the free throw line as a team in thc fourth quarter and outscored the Eagles 18-12 to wipe out a one-point deficit heading into the final period. Schoolcraft got 16 points from Emma Herr and nine from Savannah Small. Galesburg-Augusta scored a 40-35 win al Delton Kellogg Friday night, wiping out a five-point Delton Kellogg lead in lhe second half. Die Panthers led 18-13 al the break. “We chit-chatted at half-time about how it takes two halves, you’ve got to complete the thing.” said coach Mohn. “The two keys to me were offensive rebounds, giving them up. and turnovers." Galesburg-Augusta started the second half with the basketball and got four offensive rebounds on its first possession before finally converting on a basket. Delton Kellogg turnover was followed up by two more points by Brett Bremer Sporix Editor With the winter w eather postponing school and the high school sports that go along with it, IXTton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team won't be the last to go through « stretch like the one it did recently. The Panthers went 1-2. playing three games in a ’.pan of five days, including backto-back Kalamazoo Valley Association con­ tests Friday and Saturday evenings. Delton’s girls scored their second victory of lhe season in the second of those two con­ tests, topping vi.siiiiiii Schoolcraft 48-43 Saturday in Delton. ' ll finally came to fruition, our two inullivaisity year gals playing a great game togeth­ er, said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. Kristen Mohn led Delton Kellogg with 21 Delton Kellogg senior guard Sarah Rendon finishes off a free throw during her team’s loss to Galesburg-Augusta Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Start the New Year with a Personalized Photo Calendar! 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Rendon had nine points, VanderVeen added four points Delton Kellogg is now 2-8 oserall this .sea­ son and 2-6 in thc Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Panthers suffered their sixth KVA loss to visiting Olivet Tuesday, falling 65-30 The Eagles outscored Delton 35-15 in the first half. Hayley Wulkow ski led the way for Olivet with 25 points. Mohn had 20 points for Delton to go with ten rebounds. . “She just continues to play so hard and I’m proud of her, even though she’s my kid. I’d be proud of her regardless simply because she plays so hard." coach Mohn said of Kristen. Rendon finished, with five points. Champion had another six rebounds. Rendon 5, tweaked knee, no second half “That’s the best team in the league proba­ bly. or dam close lo thc best if they’re not. “We got a little overcome by their pressure. They just havc relentless pressure. We started lo get some of that figured out.” Delton Kellogg heads to Pennfield Friday then will be at Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday. Delton Kellogg boys handle Mvet’s pressure, win by 11 Note torts Great for Thank You Notes. Birthday or Note Cards. 12 Cards & Envelopes Now Only > y Delton Kellogg guard Troy Wooden powers his way past Galesburg-Augusta’s Jacob LamBert in the lane during Friday night’s KVA contest in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Thornapple Kellogg’s Ethan DeVries looks for a way to get around Caledonia's Cody Jonker in the post during the first half of Friday’s contest in Middleville. PHOTO BOOK • Holiday Books 1 Family Albums 1 Wedding or Vacation Memories As Low nuCheck out all our Special ^Services: Business Cards Greeting Cards Big Prints & Posters Photo Books ” Folding & Laminating Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43), Hastings 269.945.9105 Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basket­ ball team jumped out lo an early lead in its OK Gold Conference opener with visiting Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tuesday. TK led by eight points after the first eight minutes and that was the final margin of vic­ lory as the T rojans topped the Cougars 46-38. lommy Hamilton led TK with 21 points, four assists and six rebounds. He was 5-of-6 a‘ lhe free throw- line/ IK also got seven points and five rebounds jroni Cole Cronkrighl and six points from Louis Koepke. Jackson Bronkema tied Hamilton for (jlc team lead in rebounds with Slx «nd also had three assists. The Trojans handled the Cougars despite an off night shooting from the outside. They Were just 2-of-14 from behind the three-point arc. .r,le Cougars got 21 points and five ^bounds 1^, peier Firlik and seven points and fiVe abounds from Brad Campbell in lhe loss. 7K returns to confdftmce action Friday at Hastings . Ca,cdonia topped ite Trojans 36-33 in a ^^’onference conH »n Middleville rnday. A lhn.-c h ||amilu>ii in lhe final seconds 8'anccd ()ff ||1(. rim as the Trojans try to hatl,ack in the lourlh quai'cr. । ,a"iilton finished with 12 points. Con** 1 jnch a<ldci| (en for fK and Cronkrijbl had OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 coples@i-adqraphlcs.coin t° M l-oMomco finished «ith 12 points Fighting SM-Steven Sanunons had and five rebounds and ller live points for the Scots. Trailing by a point entering the fourth quar­ ter. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ basketball team rallied for an 83-72 win over visiting Olivet Tuesday. Delton Kellogg outscored the Eagles 32-20 in the final eight minutes, after being behind by 52-51 at the start of the period. Jeff Minehart led the charge for the Panthers, finishing with 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. He was 11-of-13 at the free throw line and hit five three-pointers. Delton Kellogg head coach Steve Miknis said Troy Wooden and Landon Grizzle played just as well as Minehart, handling the pres­ sure of the Eagles’ trap. “Everyone stepped up and played great minutes tonight all across the board," Miknis said. Wooden finished with 17 points and eight rebounds. Grizzle had 12 points and Anthony Houtrow eight for Delton Mason Freed led Olivet with 22 points. Nick Johnson had 16, Sam Hoag 11 and Connor Bratt ten. The Panthers arc now 4-5 overall this sea­ son and will travel lo Battle Creek Pennfield Friday, where the green and gold Panthers’ will honor Miknis' father, Chuck, at half-time of the varsity boys’ contest for his years of coaching at Pennfield. flic Delton boys were 0-2 in KVA contests last weekend, falling to Schoolcraft Saturday and Galesburg-Augusta Friday. The Schoolcraft boys topped lhe Panthers 48-31 Saturday, limiting Delton to 20 points through lhe first three quarters. Minehart had 13 points for Delton and Wooden finished with six. Cogan McCoy chipped in five points. Delton Kellogg led Galesburg-Augusta 32­ 30 heading into thc fourth quarter Friday in Delton, but the Rams outscored thc Panthers 17-8 in thc final eight minutes to score a 4740 win. Delton Kellogg’s Landon Grizzle puts a jump shot up over the outstretched anrt of Galesburg-Augusta’s Jacob LamBert Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Jordan Bom had 18 points and seven rebounds and Jacob Lambert added 17 points for the Rams Minehart had 16 points to lead Delton w................... Kellogg, while Grizzle 1MKled added cJand eight points and eight Wooden h eieht rebounds. rebound* Wdcdc* * id four m'ints and lour assists. Delton also uot four - ' .esen n lints front k.t « •Lcinaar. • Noah • ' ’ ’ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-01-23.pdf 816e9a36dd84a6e96aad017fe6e8044e PDF Text Text League alignments a concern in Delton No previous TK cheer wins first I experience required? । j league jamboree See Story on Page 10 « ... wtttmwhin i ii See Editorial on pagc 4 See Story on Page 14 ii» i ■iMn— ,n 804879110187 u ms is* AWutin onc.-H ANNER Thursday, January 23, 2Q14 VOLUME 161, No. 4 NEWS BRIEFS Home show returns this weekend Just when people are growing tired of staring at their walls, the 13th annual Barry County Home Show is ready with ideas to change those walls. The show returns to the Expo Center Friday, Jan. . 24, from 10 a.m. to 8 p m. and Saturday. Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • The annual event showcases the latest amenities, products and tools, as well as area professionals who are available to new-home builders, current homeowners and tenants. Admission is S5 per adult: children 12 and under are admitted free. Schondelmayer Bar-B-Q will once again be providing a buffet-.stylq barbecue for vendors and visitors for the price of admission. The Barry Expo Center is at 1350 N. M-37 Highway, between Hastings and Middleville ‘January’ concert is remix of canceled performance Familiar refrains and a sneak peak of things to come will be highlighted at a free concert sponsored by the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra and Thomapple Players. “Jazzuary” will be Sunday, Jan. 26. at 2 p.m. at the Dennison Performing Arts Center in the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. The concert was originally planned as • . a Dec. 20 Christmas concert but was can­ celed due to weather conditions. The orchestra will play some old favorite jazz standards, as well as some new pieces they are preparing for the 'Thomapple Arts Council’s 2014 jazz fes­ tival. Thomapple Players Erin Merritt, Doug Acker. Angie Seeber and Eric Anderson w ill be featured vocalists along with spe­ cial guest. The Tony LaJoye Trio. A song from Thomapple Players’ upcoming spring musical. "1 Owe It All to You." written by Doug Acker, will offer a sneak preview. The concert is free and open to the pub­ lic. Sealing is limited. A freewill donation will be taken to benefit scholarships and Phase II of the capital campaign for the enrichment center. Volunteer work day set for Sunday The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites residents to get out and enjoy Michigan state parks and recreation area? early in the year and help protect habitat. And area residents w ill have that chance Sunday, Jan. 26. with a work day at Yankee Springs Recreation Area from 1 to 4 p n>. Volunteering for these workdays is a great way to spend time outdoors in Michigan’s scenic parks, said coordinator Heidi Frei. No experience is necessary. ..nd training and equipment are provided. Cali Frei- 269 685 6851 ext 147, or entail Ireih'«-mtchigim.gov lor registra­ tion <>r questions about the volunteer steward workdays Volunteers should bring gloves and See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 75C City of Hastings buys former Moose Lodge at foreclosure sale by Sandru Ponsctto Staff Writer Hastings Moose Lodge 628 has six months to find a buyer willing to pay its asking price of $247,500. if not. the City of Hastings will assume ownership of the building at the cor­ ner of Michigan and Apple Street. The city purchased the property, located at 128 N. Michigan Ave., which is in foreclo­ sure, at a sheriff’s auction, Thursday, Jan. 16, for $59,721. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell said if the Moose Lodge does not find a buyer in the next six months, the one-story additions to the back of the building will be tom down to make way for more municipal parking, and a developer will bc sought to renovating the remaining portion of the building, fronting Michigan Avenue, as retail or restaurant space. If the Moose lodge does sell the building within six months, it will pay the City of Hastings the $59,721 plus interest. Until the lodge finds a buyer, or the city assumes ownership in six months, it will be business as usual for the Hastings Moose, according to long-time member Howard “Hoot” Gibson. "The Moose has been a real asset to the community over the years, holding Red Cross blood drives, supporting Boy Scouts, holding high school banquets, hosting fundraisers for the high school athletic boosters, conducting funeral luncheons at low cost and holding its The City of Hastings purchased Moose Lodge 628, located at 128 N. Michigan Ave. at the corner of Apple Street, during a fore­ closure auction Jan. 16. The lodge has six months from that date to sell the property before the city assumes ownership of the property. The lodge remains open. annual pancake breakfast to raise funds for the child abuse prevention council." he said. "We w ill continue those things at our current location until we find a buyer, or the city takes ownership and we make arrangements for a smaller place w here we w ill continue to do all the things we have always done. "It’s just become too much building for the number of people we have. At one time, the lodge had over 1,800 members. Now’ it’s down to 336. We don't need such a big facil­ ity and the upkeep is expensive.’’ said Gibson about why the lodge is in foreclosure. "I think all of the private clubs are struggling. I think the smoking ban, the economy, the casinos, all of those things have an effect on private clubs. "But, the Moose Ixidge will continue to serve the community — just in smaller quar­ ters." he said. The Hastings Lodge of the Loyal Order of the Moose was established in Hastings in 1911, and the organization has occupied the current site since 1941, according to the City of Hastings 1871-1971. Prairieville chief shocked by arrest of reserve officer by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Michigan State Police arc still investigat­ ing the case of a reserve officer with the Prairieville Township Police Department allegedly soliciting males for sexual acts in exchange for drugs. State Police arrested Prairieville Reserve Lt. Michael Strong, 37, of Plainwell Jan. 14 after an undercover sting operation with the Michigan State Police and Southwest Enforcement Team. Strong is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Jan. 28 in Kalamazoo’s 8th District Court. He is charged with two felony counts, delivery of amphetamines and felony use of a firearm If convicted, he could face up to seven years in prison. Prairieville Township Police Chief Bill Thompson said he was "utterly shocked" w hen he heard of the arrest and allegations against Strong. "We had no idea anything like this could happen. He fStrong] was very professional. He did a lot of grant w riling for us and had a lot of experience and success in that area," said Thompson. Thompson said nothing in Strong's past would have led him or anyone else to imag­ ine the types of charges Strong now faces. Thompson said Strong completed his police reserve academy training in March 2013 and began working as one of three reserve officers with the department. Strong previously worked as a member of the Prairieville Fire Department as a para­ medic and medical first responder. As of Jan. 15, Thompson said Strong was suspended from the department pending the criminal investigation. Thompson said the incident has hit his small department hard. "We’re a little family here," he said. "We’ll get through this, but it is an interruption." The police department has five sworn offi­ cers and did have three reserve officers — now two. According to State Police, Strong was allegedly soliciting males for sexual acts and in exchange offering controlled substances. MSP officials said during the investigation, Strong communicated on a dating website with an undercover officer and arranged to meet at a hotel in Oshtemo Township. When Strong arrived for the meeting, wearing his full police uniform, he allegedly brought controlled substances to the meeting, as well as a gun. Investigators are asking anyone else who had a similar experience with Strong to call the MSP Wayland Post. 269-792-2213. Stormy talk, talk on storm heats up county board meeting by Doug VanderLatm Editor From teenage bedrooms to meth lab con­ struction. Barry County commissioners cov­ ered a lot of ground in Tuesday morning’s commitlee-of-the-whole meeting. While moving eight agenda items forward to next week’s official board of commission­ ers meeting tor formal approval, commission­ ers saved their most creative and freewheel­ ing discussion for a final item on how to address the cleanup of a bumed-out property in Castleton Township. , It s been an eyesore for several years and it s in a residential neighborhood near Thomapple Lake," related Commissioner Ben Geiger of a property on which .sits a trail­ er once used to manufacture methampheta­ mine. It s changed hands several times with promises that it will be cleaned up. but noth­ ing has happened. In the meantime, kids arc play ing in it and residents have asked for our help to identify legal option for cleaning it up." lltat launched a lengthy discussion on the role of government and what part the county should play in the upkeep of a tiny parcel in a township. "Why does it have to bc the county?" asked Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg of Geiger’s request that the county address the problem, w hy can t n be the township or a lake asso­ ciation or some other local unit?" Explaining that all attempts to contact the property owner who lives out of slate, have been unsuccessful. Geiger responded dial the townshtp is now dealing with residents who packed a recent township meeting demanding action. ° ° "Is there an ordinance that covers this?" asked Cotnmtsstoner JOI1 Sn,dker „Can., (|)e cost of cleanup be added to the property taxes?” "That’s what I’m asking," replied Geiger. "This property has sat for three years, and it will not be cleaned up unless we do some­ thing. A resolution fixes future problems. The current problem is that the rubble is not being cleaned up. No resolution will clean it up." After Commissioner Jim du|| noled Castleton Township falls under county zoning regulations and asked about county responsi­ bility in local township property matters, Stolsonburg noted that the township still can pass its own local, specific ordinances. "Orangeville Township is under county zoning, too." pointed out Stolsonburg. “but they still have local ordinances for things like lake use and fracking” Addressing Geiger he added, "So you need the full county to focus on one property in Castleton Township." "I represent my constituents," shot back Geiger. "I would hope that the board of com­ missioners could handle one property. We handle a $14.7 million budget, and we can’t clean up one property for $2,000?" "I’ve asked my son to clean up his bed­ room," said Stolsonburg, “but I didn't ask the county to become involved with that... I don’t sec the government as the savior to solve See BOARD, page 5 Sheriff supporters being recruited for county planning meeting Tuesday Though a town hall meeting to discuss county strategic planning may not sound like reason to throw a Super Bow|.|ike |Klrty to go with it, Barr>’ County commissioners better be sure to Have a strategy on room capacity when they conVcnc at the Commission on Aging building in Hastings Tuesday evening An email >(>I,cHation from County Sheriff Dar Ixat aPlH.ars t() bc jnlcnt on building as laige an audience as possible to advocate for his Apartment. Of particular interest arc the ^pients of the request to •‘be there in for^* We need 10 fill the commissioners chamber with '^donveonstitmion loving lea Partiers " ho ill support their Sheriff.” stated an email >Wd :is -DAR." The pre­ sumed recipe” greeted as "Gary" B assumed to bc Barry’ County Tea Party Chair Gary L. Munson. Munson relayed the appeal to "BCTP Patriots" in a Jan. 18 email under the sub­ ject "Dar needs our support." "If you are a supporter of his Constitutional leadership, it would be extremely appreciated if you attended the •multi-year strategic planning’ meeting on Jan. 28th at 6:(X) pm." wrote Munson. "It is important that we do all we can to make sure our County maintains a viable and responsible Sheriff's Department. "We should not expose ourselves to the possibility of a 'non-local’ law enforcement entity or the potential for a national [X)licc state. Thanks for considering this request. I hope to see you there.’’ In his Jan 17 email to Munson, lx.it was not as direct, but did reference Tuesday’s meeting as being vital to the future of his department. ■We need to fill the commissioners (six] chambers with employees, family members and inends to show support of BCSO,” wrote Leaf who did not define the acronym tn his email to Munson. "This is a big meet­ ing and a directional changing future for Barry County. It you have not been paying altent.on mere is a group that has been wrj critical of what we do. llus meeting w.ll be very important for our future fundmg. 1 cannot express enough why we should all be-there in force." luesday s meeting begins at 6 p m. The < omm.sMon on Aging is llK.ated £ ?20 w. Woodlawn in Hastings. �paO* 2 " Thursday, January 23, 2014 - Tin? Hastings Banner ‘Indonesia’ determines geography bee win Capitol conference Winners in Hastings Middle School's recent geography bee are (from left) Sam Waller. Ben Stafford and Joel Shmavier. with Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics, which publishes the Ban . . Rep. Mike Callton. R-Nashville, for Gov. Rick Snyder’s fourth state of tn address at the state Capitol Thursday, Jan. 16. The two discussed the P sUgnearly S1 billion surplus in state funds and how best to use the money. Ja douS gested that the largest portion should be used for roads because of the re need and because everyone is impacted by road conditions. teacher Steve Laubaugh. Catfish state record broken for second time in less than two years Contestants await their chance to compete in the geography at Hastings Middle School Hastings Middle School recently held its school-wide geography bee competition. In the days just prior to and after Christmas vacation, classroom teachers conducted bees in their individual classrooms. More than 40 winners from those 21 class­ rooms then met Jan. 15 to determine the top three placers for HMS. The second and third place finishers in the rigorous competition were both seventh graders, with Ben Stafford finishing second, and Sam Waller taking third place. 'Hie school champion was eighth grade student Joel Shinavier, who correctly identified the coun­ try of Indonesia as having the islands of Bali and Madura within its boundaries. Shinavier now qualifies for the opportunity to take a national test that would allow him to possible qualify for the statewide geography bee. Finalists from the various classrooms included • Sixth graders — Graham Clark, Nolan Cusack, Lucas Lumbert, Elli .McFarlan, Logan Moore. Jacob O’Keefe, Connie Ricketts. Billy Roosicn, Carter Smith. Andrew Vann. Alayna Vazquez, Paxton Walden, Johua Yi. Seventh graders — Sierra Bentti, Meghan Borton, Victoria Bykkonnen. Cora f I Cunningham. Larry DeFrance. Devin Dilno, Cameron Ertncr, Noah Former, Libby Jensen. Breonna Leonard. Claudia McLean. Kassidi Olson. Ethan Orcasitas, Alicia Rivera, Ben Stafford, Mikaela Twigg, Sam Waller. Eighth graders — Skylar Brandt, Brian Cheeseman. Makana Kane. Adam Lewis. Madison Lydy, D’Angelo McGregor, Brandon Mesecar, Mitchell Morris, Aaron Newberry, Emma Porter, Jesse Ray, Blake Roderick, Joel Shinavier. Conner White, Nick Wilgus. HASTINGS WJBMC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 23 — January Series pres­ ents ESPN’ founder. Bill Rasmussen, speak­ ing about “Channeling Sports: A Conversation with ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen," 12:30 to 1:30; Movie Memories enjoys “Sudden Fear." starring Joan Crawford. 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 — preschool story time learns about alligators 10:30 a.m.; January Series presents astronomer Jennifer Wiseman discussing “Our Place in an Amazing Universe," 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 — Dinosaur Bash for kids kindergarten through third grade, I to 2:30 p.m. (call the library to register). DON WELLFARE 1 wish to thank everyone for gifts, cards and especially for attending my first BIG party which happened to be my 90th birthday celebration. Thanks also to my daughters, , Vicki and Sue, for all their work organizing and pulling it off. z/T A INCOME TAX TIME IS HERE AG AIN! Time to visit...... K, A. Mueller Accounting Professional, Economical & Personal TAX & Accounting Services. 221 South Jefferson, Hastings, MI Phone: (269) 945-3547 Monday, Jan. 27 - January Series presents Anne Zaki on the question. “Is the Arab Spring the Arab Christian’s Fall?" 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 — toddler story time has fun with bears, 10:30 a.m.*, January- Series presents minister and musician Jeremy Begbie speaking about “Re-Creating Creativity — Why Being Creative Is Not Always Good for Your Health.” 12:30 to 1:30; youth chess, 4 to 5 p.m.; chess club, 6 to 8 p.m ; genealogy dub. 6 p.m Call Hastings Public Library' for more information, 269-945-4263. INTERMEDIA PRESS RELEASE afctctoud Mt'c.iujAn If you are Urea cl issuing 5/r.pfc U’rt-oniy press reuus&r ana then h-.p.nq nwrtxrs of th*- pfoxi W’H tw In >p.'oa or.'Ajgn to visit your or c*5 you to arrange tj sue trages. hoar * auoio or f ee videos to g*t tnc complete story. G’JCkxitfh un.qju Intermoda Press Retoase UPR) was d-j.gnetj w.tn you in mtod mlchigan.gistcloud.com 77MW■_____________________________ _____ Dale Blakey of Niles holds his only catch of the day — a flathead catfish that now reigns as the state’s largest. For near 70 years, from 1943 to 2012, that record belonged to the late Elmer Rayner of Hastings. A giant catfish has reared its flat head once For more information on fishing in again. The Department of Natural Resources Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/fishing. confirmed the catch of a new state record flat­ head catfish Monday, Jan. 13. The catfish was caught by Dale Blakley of Niles, Sunday, Jan. 12, on Barron Lake in Cass County at 3 p.m. The fish weighed 52 pounds and measured 46.02 inches. Blakley was ice fishing for crappies when he landed the record fish. “Catching this fish was the most exhilarat­ ing experience,” said Blakley. “It was only the second time I’ve ever gone ice fishing, and it was the only bite we had on the lake the whole day. This definitely sits at the top of my list.” The previous state record flathead catfish was caught by Rodney Akey, also of Niles, on the St. Joseph River in Berrien County May 22, 2012. That fish weighed 49.8 pounds and drinking water, and wear appropriate i measured 45.7 inches. Prior to that, the record clothing for outdoor work, including ; hadn’t been broken since 1943. long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. 1 Elmer Rayner of Hastings had held that For information about the activities at previous record for nearly 70 years. Rayner each workday, to find directions or park landed his 47.5-pound, 44-inch fish in the information or to check the volunteer Maple River in Ionin County Aug. 6, 1943. steward calendar of events, visit the DNR Blakley’s record catch was verified by website, www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunBrian Gunderman. a DNR fisheries biologist, at the Plainwell office. Flathead catfish typically inhabit large river systems, such as the nearby St. Joseph River. Based on the size of this fish, biolo­ gists believe it mysteriously found its way to Barron Lake several years ago, perhaps through illegal stocking since there are no direct connections to a large river system. Anglers are reminded that transferring fish As it moves toward completion of its from one water body to another is prohibited. Stale records are recognized by weight strategic planning process, the Barry County Board of Commissioners will only. To qualify for a state record, fish must hold an open town hall meeting Tuesday, exceed the current listed state record weight Jan. 28, at the Commission on Aging and identification must bc verified by a DNR fisheries biologist. beginning at 6 p.m “We’ve had numerous state records broken Led by Consultant Nancy Ohio, the in the last couple of y ears, further show casing process that began in December is sched­ the quality of Michigan’s fisheries," said uled to culminate in a final txqiort to the DNR Fisheries Division Chief Jim Dexter. board March 11. ••We hope this latest catch encourages anglers The Commission on Aging is at 320 to gel out on the water in search of their own W. Woodlawn in Hastings. stale record - or at least a great adventure." NEWS BRIEFS I continued from front page County board invites public Tuesday evening I ; I �page 3 The Hastings Benner — Thursday. January 23< 201 M holler appointed administrative intern for middle school b-v Sandra P„nsi„„ schedule. Cooley said that while Keller serves a> on administrative intern, he will remain under his teacher contract w ith the same rale of pay and benefits. The personnel report also included the fol­ lowing appointments - Patrick Coltson, eighth grade girls basketball coach; Joel Schools Boarxl'ot'tX*’ 'hc ,ijslin^s Arva Gerber and James Roberts, maintenance sub­ sonnet report tor iln W,n“ acvcPted the per­ stitutes; Chase Youngs, seventh grade girls transfer of Keller "11,0,1 Eluded the basketball coach. The board also was notified that Daniel school to the mid u ni J’5 ,hc h,ph serve ak assiej..., .c s<?hM where he will Ozmga from Grand Valley State University would be student teaching with high school ular assistant prinS r11 ^hooVs inE as nrinciiJi ,v,PaI lere.sa Heide, is serv- science teacher Marty Buehler. Northeastern Chris Cook / " H,V middle school principal and Star lunch paraprofcssional Sabrina a' ,K' interim Dickerson had resigned. In other buuncs* the boanl: done mivb.lhrIS *S so.me,hin8 that has been • Accepted donations totaling $10,248: , '* i- < rt°Ur 01 ,1Vc time* in the last 15 Winter boots valued at $370 from Dr. David for sJnt? 1 ”I‘ s n great opportunity Mansky ; books for the Roc Reading Room at inio i t0He "h.n thinks they may want to gel Hastings High School values at $400; and A.a 7nn,stration to fill a need in the district donations from the Hastings Education . • * e ,Kaugc whether or not it is somc- Enrichment Foundation totaling $9,478 — $300 for transportation to Kalamazoo *.|i*. * * ? to pursue in the future. t s good timing tor a high school teacher Symphony for all fifth graders; $370. trans­ because they typically change classes at portation to Central Auditorium for music semester break, where it would not be so easy program rehearsals for Northeastern, elementary teacher," he said. Southeastern and Star elementary students; the current semester begins today at the $220 to cover transportation to Pennock high school, having been adjusted due to Hospital for tours for all second graders; $808 school cancellations that impacted the exam for transportation and lifeguards for sixth For 'he rest of T "’r‘" r School social stv.di*^ t??r' Has,in^ High is getting a !as. Richer Andrew Keller vchixil administrate ,l. is ,ikc be a administratis o 1 e ,lc senes as an School. ‘nlcrn « Hastings Middle ,hr2?E,h 'fx'rt’i'i'’'’ ;,l,d s7-(' ,r.J jchixil •L r Ob'nipiad. S7|JCvs ,or h>gl> park Z<m> |or.A ,r’1Hpc>rta- SI"’0, ,M%r Courthouse h Southeastern ■nd D.1V “A Norlhc .. ln”niarkv. $7 970 Battle Creek h’' . scli<x>ls; 52M) "'"ToX"r Cen?S Da,,k Creek OutdixH.isirntor h . 5500. fee for author and dl • Anderson for March r : n to J ‘ clctncntarics; $750. transport’1 f ^ntnrl Auditorium for spring niusK»1 "mtugh fifth gral)c students at M( S»uiheastent and Star elementar y. - A- hansponation to field day at John*™! * <-W for ;1|| ekn)Cn. Uries; $500 10f High School literary "'aga’toc. S'no. |0 books for the ‘•.!‘^r>>«in librart, f„r Southeastern FJemen ary ipecil| educa|ion students. • Approved the, - I rilclires Reso|u|i()n so the district can re an additional $52 in per-pupil funding- In wing so. the board Cer- ities the district has complied requirements mince - Garrison, chair; W,cr^flcl including being the designated policy holder Ixmgstreet. Slaughter, alternate; Pffs * o0. for medical benefits; obtaining a competitive committee — Slaughter, chair: ^‘,r bid on noninstructional sen ices (custodial); Hart. Beck, alternate; finance comnu’ret . accepting applications for enrollment by non­ Beck, chair; Patton. Slaughter. Hart. residents; monitoring individual pupil aca­ negotiations committee — Hart, chair; l’e ’ demic growth in each subject area al least Slaughter. Patton, alternate; property/«n< twice during the school year using competen­ ance'iransportation committee - Wiereng* • cy-based online assessments and the results chair; Beck. Fatton. Longstreet; comniu”’are reported to the pupil and his or her parent relations committee - Ixmgstrcct, chair* or guardian; supporting opportunities for Slaughter, Garrison; Wierenga. alternate* pupils to receive post-secondnry credit while Hastings Area School District improvenien attending secondary school; offering online team representative, Garrison: Hastings Arc*’ instructional programs or blended learning Schools employee benefits committee repre" opportunities to all eligible pupils; providing sentatives — Hart. Beck and Wierenga. alter­ a link on the district’s home page to the url for nates; Hastings Area Schools tenure commit­ the Ml School Data Portal which will contain tee representatives — Slaughter. Ixiag^trect. the required dashboard indicators; and pro­ Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation representative. Beck; and, Michigan viding physical and health education. • Made the following committee and liai­ /Association of School Boards liaison. son appointments for 2014- Executive com­ Garrison. • Announced that its next regular monthly mittee — Jon Hart, chair; Dan Patton, Vai Slaughter. Kevin Beck; legislationzpolicy meeting will be at 7 p m. Monday. F eb. 24. in committee — Rob Longstreet, chair; Patton. the multi purpose room of Hastings Middle Louis Wierenga, Donna Garrison, alternate; School ciurcr/cumculum/vocational education com- Wilson departs as Castleton Township clerk . included overseeing elections, record-keep­ by Shari Carney ing. administering the oath of office, account­ Staff Writer With three years remaining in her elected ing and budgets, plus general day-to-day term, Castleton Township bma Wilson has operations. "retired." "I would like to thank the people of Barry County Clerk Pam Jarvis said when Castleton Township for allowing me to serve, an elected official leaves a position, it is con­ for having faith in me to do the job." sidered a resignation. “I’ve worked very hard to move the town­ Regardless of the terminology, Castleton ship forward." said Wilson, "In all my years, Township Supervisor Cheryl Hartwell, was my ultimate goal was to leave the community a better place. I never wavered. I hope I’ve taken off guard by Wilson’s departure. “I was kind of surprised. 1 thought some­ accomplished this." Wilson did not want an) special recogni­ thing might be up when she [Wilson] resigned from the fire board Tuesday evening. And tion for her years of service, said Hartwell, then, at the township meeting Wednesday, who had hoped to host an open house in she read a letter dial she was retiring us clerk, Wilson’s honor. effective immediately," Hartwell said last As for what she will do with more time on her hands Wilson simply said, "I’m enjoying week. Wilson said her duties over the years have it. I’m looking forward to retirement." Hastings superintendent search begins, again 1-96 shooter on trial in Livingston County (AP) - A trial resumed this week in Livingston County for a man charged with firing his gun randomly at vehicles along Interstate 96 in Michigan Raulie Casteel. 44. of Wixom, faces charges of terrorism, assault with intent to murder, and five felony firearm counts. He allegedly randomly shot at vehicles along the 1-96 corridor in Ingham, Oakland, Livingston and Shiawassee counties in October 2012. One of his bullets injured Scott Arnold, a Delton resident who was on his way to watch the Detroit Tigers play in the World Series. Arnold. 46 at the time, was the only person injured in the random shootings. The trial began last week. Casteel’s lawyer has said his client wasn't trying to hurt anyone. Describing his client as an experienced hunter and target .shooter, defense attorney Charles Groh said Casteel "was chasing demons" when the shootings occurred. Michigan assistant attorney general Gregory Townsend told jurors at Livingston County Circuit Court in Howell a different story, saying Casteel was trying to shoot peo­ ple in the vehicles he targeted. Last week, Loriann Arthur identified Casteel as the man who shot her vehicle as he passed her in Ingham County in October 2012. She said she saw Casteel laughing. Jennifer Kubiak, an owner of a Subway­ shop hi Brighton, was "only milliseconds away" from dying when a bullet from Casteel's handgun traveled through the door handle and embedded into the passenger door as she drove to Lansing to visit a friend, Townsend said. Casteel pleaded no contest in November to related charges in Oakland County and is awaiting a sentence. Former Thornapple Kellogg superintendent Gary Rider (left) conducts a forum attended by seven members of the community and an observer from the Caledonia Community Schools district. The forum was part of a day-long series of focus groups that Rider, who now conducts superintendent searches for the Michigan Leadership Institute, hosted as part of the search for a new leader for Hastings Area Schools. Former superintendent Todd Geerlings resigned in December after 18 months on the job. While Rider spent a large portion of the time allotted for each group and the forum explaining the selection process, the intended objective was to get ideas from the public about Hastings’ strengths (not being a suburb of a larger community, small town with a big city feel) and weaknesses (losing kinds to Schools of Choice, not meeting the needs of all students) and what qualities are desired in a new superintendent of schools (visibility and involvement in the community, charisma). In a later interview, Rider said he would present the information gleaned from the focus groups and forum to board of education members, and it would be used to create a candidate profile for the job. which is tentatively scheduled to be posted Wednesday, Jan. 23. Surprise Your Valentine with in The Hastings Banner Give Cupid a helping hand with a love line in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. 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Earlier this month, the Barry County Board of Commissioners changed horses mid-stream when they elected Joyce Snow as the new chair and Jim DeYoung as vice chair, turning out Craig Stolsonburg and Ben Geiger. • On the surface. 1 think most taxpayers thought it was just another board election with little or no implications. For anyone who watches local politics, though, it was a message to board members that a new direction is on the horizon. There is no logical reason to change leadership in the middle of an elected teiro unless there is gross malfeasance, said Stolsonburg. "If commissioners are trying to receive more lenient meeting attendance policies, favorable committee assignments, more pay. less work, pet projects, or any other conflicts of interest, then this change of leadership would make sense." Snow countered, "I don’t have political agenda, and, for myself. I think that will be a positive thing. Sometimes when you have a political agenda, it gets in the way of progress." She went on to say that the change was "precisely due to the lack of an agenda addressing long-festering issues in the county. There are a lot of these things — including countywide recycling, farmland preservation, the one-year review of the animal shelter — that were on the agenda at one time, but got put off to the side and nothing was ever done.” Snow went on to say. "Sometimes it’s better to do something, even if it’s the wrong thing, than-to do nothing at all.” I think that Statement highlights her lack of leadership skills. Someone with experience wouldn’t suggest that the county board act on issues it hasn’t stud­ ied; a board leader should make certain that commissioners fully understand the issues before a vote is taken. "As chair, part of my responsibility is to be sure that all sides are heard and to ensure that commissioners all work together," maintained Snow. Yet it was a 4-3 vote that ousted Stolsonburg and Geiger, so Snow starts her tenure with a divided board. A black-capped chickadee (right) appears to be stretching its wings to take in as much sunshine as possible in Hastings last week. But really, like its feathered counterpart, it was just on a fast-food run. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken b\ readers or our staff mem­ bers that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it ’to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. MI 49058; or email news(#j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Meter greeter Banner .Vor. 9, 1961 Hastings ‘Meter Man’ — Police offi­ cer Edward Sentz, who is popularly known as the officer who enforces the parking regulations in downtown Hastings, was photographed working on meters in the new, well-lighted “meter room" which was inspected by many residents during Wednesday’s open house at the new city hall [then at the southwest corner of Broadway and State streets, now a county-owned building]. This is one unit of the modern police department that includes a main business and communications area, a special room where applicants for dri­ ver's ’licenses can take tests without interruption, an identification room, interrogation room, chief’s office, squad room and other facilities (Photo by Barth) What do you Have you She tried more than once to run away from home, but, fortunately for Barn­ County, Rose Anger never got farther than die people who saw how her valued talents could be used right here. “The last part of my senior year at Western [Michigan University], the depart­ ment chair told me that Professor Hans Stolle requested 1 be his graduate assistant,” relates Anger, 41. “I told him that wouldn’t work because I was going to go to graduate school in Madison [University of Wisconsin]. That’s when he said if I stayed, dtcy’d give me a full ride and pay for the whole two years of graduate school." That w as loo good a deal to pass up, even for a student passionate about the geograph­ ic information system field. It was also too rood a deal not to come back to Hastings to take her graduate project supervisor’s for­ mer position as a GIS technician with Barry Count) rather than taking a chance at the Rand McNally Atlas Corporation or the Goddard Space Center or the Defense Mapping Agency. ••J didn’t come home on purpose. Anger u, hUys today. It’s obvious, though, that it 's a good move for her and for the - unty-1” addition to her using her talents to c asure, map and formulate boundary mate­ . on land throughout the count), Anger a|so found an outlet in the county for ',3> (he reason she went to Western in the 111 t place. She plays bass clarinet in the rT rnapP^’ Band all<l ’s a regular • °.(or and performer with the Thomapple ^^thclergioup. r • • I realist ju>t going into the program. Cordelia, 5. and Malcolm, I. For reluming to her hometown to share her talents as a GIS technician and as a music performer and director. Rosemary Anger is truly a Barr) Count) Bright Light. Greatest literary genre: Fantasy/science fiction. Scariest childhood moment: Jumping from a barn’s second floor into the hay mow below. The world’s greatest invention: Agriculture as we know it. Favorite teacher: Joan Schroeder, I would have done anything for her Music teachers are the only teachers who see you grow up because they see you every day for six or seven years. When I grow up [ Want to he: A faster runner. Greatest song: Carmen Dragon directing the U.S. Marine Band in "America the Beautiful." nU “ lO Zi for Snow and could benefit havpaigncd for bno ilion snow «ng her. t he ha<“nopolitical agenr-b: I’m sheriff doesSsee 'hH change in leadership as good. for hisdepartrnenl. shcriff.5 dcpart. In recent • bud„cl. forcing S' to'o before the board looking for !nX money. With Su>« >oppo­ tion out of the svay. and bnou s clouness to Leaf, will the sheriff get a P“» on maintaining a tight budget. In an email that came across tny desk .his week. Sheriff Leaf appeals to sup­ porters of ’’Constitutional leadership o ’Till the commissioners chambers wi employees, family members and fnends 10 show support for the Barry County Sheriff’s office" at a commission meeting Tuesday evening dedicated to strategic planning. Leaf was appealing to supporters to attend the county’s strategic planning meeting because the outcome could impact the future of Barry County. Leaf indicated in the email that he felt that there were people critical of his depart­ ment and without strong support, the out­ come could impact the department s funding in the future. He ended the email with the words, "I cannot express enough why we should all be there in force. These are strong statements that should concern residents throughout the county. In the past, I don’t think the county board was against Leaf or his department, they just wanted him to operate like any other department in keeping costs under con­ trol. Yet. with new leadership at the top and Leaf’s election support for Snow, this could be the connection he needed to change votes at the county board level that have kept a lid on spending. I’m afraid "We’ll get you what you need" will be the new' mantra. During last week’s county board meet­ ing. Stolsonburg reiterated that his chief objection to Snow’s nomination was her lack of board experience, citing the fact that she had just completed her first year as a county commissioner, and she hadn't had the time to develop relationships with department heads and county employees to be an effective leader. Only lime will tell, but there’s one thing for sure: Leaf helped her get elect­ ed, so does that mean that she owes him? Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Rosemary Anger how good some of the people were." she recounts deciding to pursue natural sci­ ences at \\ MU rather than music. "These people would practice six hours a day, every da), it was a total crisis of confidence ’’ "Hus. ‘ she adds with her delightful touch of humor, the class registration lines were too long As an unden-raduatc, Anger fell in love pl»»ca geography an.! began taming ,t nn.ncd.ate y tnlo „ career, ibdny. she’s back tn her hometown with husband Jeff Ktttaz. Step daughter I’reyu. |K. andchi’1(J Rock or classical? ClassicalCarrie Underwood or Pavarotti* Yeah, e’mon. Pavarotti did a dlk.t once with Sting that was unbelievable Book I’m currently r., .dimi«’ Shaman by Kim Stanley Robins,,,’, , Best book I VVvr . A >oung adult Ihe Cha,,^a\ cr bv MabyMy hero: Dr. Who } Fondest childh(HMl ,,,0: C.tchiW crayfish and fn,gs ail,| ;‘k races by the tram trestle. s 11 K Best thing >,l,)Jllt ., County: Il's square. 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Second Clans PQ^p^ aiHa-.t-ngs Ml 45058 �The Hastings Bannor — Thursday January 23« ‘ Consider the facts - and possibilities - of fracking To the editor: Tree-trimming obstructionists are to blame To the editor: F S ^SUcr ’n l^c Jon. 16 Banner EncrS> a"J i's lack of pre­ looked -i k -v o'n.£. u'6 rcccn* ‘ce storm over1 rnn n«m ’ I * 'VftS ,*’c worst ICC Stomi 1 can remember in a|| of my 54 Also overlooked was the hardship placed on Consumers by the people who plant or allow trees to grow in ,he linc Consumers spent months this past summer an all trimming trees, but people come out an gnpe at them for cutting their trees. Then the police have to get involved to help get clearance for the power crews from these owners and from all of the tree huggers who don’t want their trees cut. about Either you want power or you don’t. If it can bc proven that those who obstructed tree trimming caused power to bc lost, then those people who lost power should be able to sue the people who caused it due to negligence. There should bc no way that people can stop tree trimming power crews from doing their job. There should bc a 30-foot clearance on each side of power lines. Home owners should know not to plant trees by the power lines. Let the linemen and tree trimming crews do their job. Elden Shellenbarger, Hastings Linemen deserve praise To the editor: calls, but did the Humane Society pull togeth­ 1 do not feel that Consumers Energy let us er with their volunteers and help those ani­ down or was ill-prepared as claimed by Mary mals? Deb James, Fisher in a letter to the editor (Banner Jan. Hastings 16). This ice storm we had would have brought down even new power lines. This is the worst ice storm I can remember in Barry County. I was proud of our linemen and all the vol­ unteer linemen who worked together in 12­ hour shifts to get every one’s power back. Die Car Quest is the name of the auto parts power linemen had their holiday ruined, too. store that previously occupied space in what I am proud of how they all pulled together became a mini-plaza at the corner of State from Wisconsin, Kansas, Illinois. Indiana, Street and Broadway in Hastings. Hastings northern Michigan and other places to help Pro Auto Service, which was erroneously our Consumers Energy. identified in the Jan. 16 Banner, has been The only problem I could see was we across the street and slightly north, at 229 N. should have had a local warming center. Broadway, for six years. It was also nice to see many neighbors help One reader also pointed out that one anther. Eberhard’s was one of, the grocery.stores that I’m sorry’ Mary Fisher had to field so many occupied the building over the decades. friends “ndf " ,rat1onOv„Bf’"yk.Cn,"'|y have expressed fniM\ cr tracking. It is now tlme<hatrhe<one.^(P0hth,.a|1> correct bias­ es get set aside: mom for ||w U) come forward by > f the following factu­ al evidence: , . Fracking. nr!^nriz°.n’»l hydraulic fracturing. than^ in t,lis coun,0’ and state for *0 years wilh n0 proven negative nq ^Mons dcspitc whal le all have been told f racking is a Lthod of sand blasting * ale lcvc] fissures bedrock, usually a c.?r more underground. It opens which then releases od and • gas. The process uses a slurry of 90 pe^" Water 9.5 percent sand, and .5 percent chemicals. The 5 of chemicals is mostly soapy Watcr buJ cbaf acterizcd as "poisonous by Crjlics The of those chemicals detymg gravity and mak­ ing their way back to the surface as a contam­ inant through a mile ot rock and earth goes into infinity. Some chemicals are recycled from the wells, but are retained in storage tanks and handled safely, according to the requirements of the tnvtronrnenta| proteclion Agency. • The possibility of natural gas leaking into aquifers and eventually escaping through home faucets is eliminated by multiple-pile concrete poured around the casings from the ground’s surface to bedrock level. The con­ crete pouring is monitored by FrackFocus. a national hydraulic fracking chemical registry and consumer advocate group managed by the national Groundwater Protection Council and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. The mission of both groups is one of conservation and environmental pro­ (Write Us A Letter; ______ 11 • of can? Alternative energy is not yet capara1ing our required lull energy load. will contribute much faster when 1 my is back on track, when our ^r,fntna|jon family are back to work, and when jrS is again independent of foreign oil die ♦» The Saudis arc worried. Oil minister •' Naimi warned his country's oil producers the U.S. shale oil and natural gas boon1 hurt the region’s profits and restrict its c , hold on America’s energy needs. Our ent b independence would eventually deplete ’ur‘ ing of the Middle East economy and limd 1 world terroristic capacity. The Institute for Energy Research say*1 have gas reserves that could keep u-» energy independent of 175 years. Recovering could also keep unemployment low- A November report from the Dcp.irtrnent <•” Labor lists the top lour states with the lowest unemployment as North Dakota. 2.6 percent. South Dakota. 3.6 percent; Nebraska. 3.7 per­ cent: and Utah, 4.3 percent. Even w ith no oil field skills, high-paying jobs arc available i” those flourishing economics. Fracking has created 600.000 jobs w ith the potential to employ millions more. Such an economy will keep the cost of natural gas low and oil prices out of the stratosphere, as once predicted. To open the doors to prosperity, some com­ bination of energy source is necessary. We have been given a potential for an economic boom that could be the catalyst for America’s (and Michigan’s) full recovery to a balanced budget. Let’s not let it slip through our fingers to satisfy someone elsc’s deceptive agenda. Gary’ Munson. Delton BOARD, continued from page 1 everyone’s problems.’ The possibility of condemning the proper­ ty, allowing for entry and cleanup, has been discussed at the county planning and zoning department and at the county health depart­ ment. noted Geiger. Dull urged caution in that regard. "If we don't have a law to go in and clean it up, the property owner might object, and we could get sued," warned Dull. "Who knows, maybe he might be able to wall in one side and put a new meth lab in there.” Smelker added a more cogent though painful observation on the county’s role in the matter and suggested the township adopt an ordinance allowing it to add the cost of cleanup to the property tax bill. "We have done stuff that’s supersed­ ed the townships,” said Smelker. "Castleton Township can pass an ordinance just like we can. If the structure is still on the property when they make the ordinance, it falls under the ordinance." Responding to Geiger’s inquiry' about how he report back to his constituents on the mat­ ter, County Chair Joyce Snow offered some The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but direct instruction. there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. “Go back and tell them we had some The requirements are: lengthy discussion of the matter,” she said, "and suggest they pass an ordinance.” •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone No action was taken on Geiger’s agenda number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s request. name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous Tuesday’s stormy invective also included letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for direct talk about storms when Emergency compelling reasons only. Management Coordinator Jim Yarger present­ • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not ed an "After Action Report" of the Dec. 22 ice be published. storm. After recounting facts and response actions • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. taken by the county’s emergency manage­ • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not ment department. Yarger identified areas that be accepted. the department will be addressing to improve future, including how- information is dissemi­ • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted nated, the need forback-up generators at shel­ unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by ter sites, computer support when needed the editor. power is not available, a better system for • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published reporting downed power lines, and an inten­ or will be edited heavily. sive public education program including dis­ aster kits for homes, work sites and cars. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be Asked by Geiger if he’d be testifying in the limited to one for each writer. Michigan Public Service Commission's • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ investigation into how Consumers Energy son per month. and DTE Energy responded to the storm, Yarger was unequivocal about any testimony • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. he might bc asked to provide. "When Mother Nature kicks you that hard, it takes a long time to recover,” responded Yarger. “I thought Consumers did a phenome­ nal job. In my world, we were down awhile, it was a week for some — but no one died." Dull, noting later that Consumers Energy had "pre-staged’ 500 work crews to be in Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich 48909 Phone position for storm recovery operations, echoed Bargers laudatory comments and (517)373-3400. noted a letter to the editor by Mary’ Fisher in State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ the Jan. 16 Banner. ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915 125 West ••The fact that Consumers had pa-staged Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, those 500 crews makes t|lcsc |eMe(s’t0 ,he c(li. 48909.* Phone? (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov tor a little hard to swallow" said Dull. "We had a pole just shear off because of the weight State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), of the ice on the wires. Coniunicn. did jus, a Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building Lansing, Ml phenomenal job 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecalllon@house.mi.gov fn or/rer recom­ mended that theft lonlll/; , U.S. Congress at next weeks full <>oar,l „f commissioners lustin Amash, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House JiS' Building. Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831lax(202) 225­ meeting: • Authorization, lorBany c |() 5144. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone apply lor state operating and cap (616) 451-8383. ,tal '“"ding grams Jo the 8^ that begins Oct. I ‘ -X|x:ci e j state fundins of U.S. Senate $438,656 will account fOr36.2“^he nebbie Slabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. nsrO phone (202) 224-4822. rail'Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510 $193,560 will P^ei,,^^^ H«ne (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 MichiganAve.. Federal Building, Room 134^ operatmii expen^ D |w 8^ ph°n! papids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. u' reported that h is b d ep^denfs commence. 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information lino for Congress senger of °'cr with drivers logand ihe Sena,e*1 * * * Correction lection with no political aspirations or hidden agendas. Both organizations monitor gas and oil wells for any type of danger that may bc associated with drilling operations and cap­ ping of wells. • The “fire and water” kitchen faucet scene in the documentaries "Gasland" and "Promised 1-and," along with nearly escry other contamination accusation, has been found to be inaccurate. Alter testing the water in 6-1 homes. EPA Director Lisa Jackson advised Congress that there is no link to con­ tamination from fracking, "f ire and water” can occurs as a result of private water wells being drilled into a pocket of natural gas in or near an aquifer. Irish journalist Phclim McAlecr used factual interviews with involved townspeople in the accurate and bal­ anced documentary "FrackNation" to refute "Gasland” and "Promised Land.” • "FrackNation” referenced well contami­ nation of homes in Dimock. Pa., where local politicians initially failed to investigate. Affected homeowners demanded a $12 mil­ lion fresh water pipeline to be financed by taxing all residents. Politicians were ready to approve until frustrated townspeople demanded that wells bc tested and no con­ tamination was found. • The argument that fracking uses too much waler that is not recoverable is refuted by a Carnegie Mellon University study that finds far less water is used than the amount used by steel manufacturers. According to Penn State geologist David Yoxtheimer, of the 9.5 billion gallons of water used in Pennsy lvania each day, fracking consumed 1.9 million gallon while mining used 96 million gallons. Just about everywhere we go, everything we do, and every step we take is al least par­ tially dependent on natural gas and oil. “I represent my constituents. I would hope that the board of commissioners could handle one property. We handle a $14.7 million budget, and we can’t clean up one property for $2,000?" Ben Geiger 1—1 ging some 332.000 miles in an 18,000-hour driving window. • A $32,000 contract with Affordable Metal of Hastings for construction of a metal roof to at the animal shelter and an $8,178 contract w ith Greg Lydy Builders for a shingle roof replacement at the Jefferson Street garage. • The 2014 Work Plan with Michigan State University for provision of Extension servic­ es As part of the five-year agreement with MSU, the county board reviews annual work plans of the Extension service. Ginger Hentz. of MSU-Extension Services, reported that the current contract, the third year of the fiveyear agreement, includes only a slight increase to the S 105,402 contract that has already been budgeted for 2014. • A revised resolution originally presented to the board Jan. 7 allowing Cherry Street Health Services to rent clinic space at the county-owned Barry-Eaton District Health Department building in order to provide pri­ mary care service for those uninsured in Barry County or eligible for Medicaid. The change in the resolution allows rent proceeds to be deposited into the county’s general fund from which disbursement of funds back to BEDHD would be subject to the approval of commissioners. • Adoption qf a policy, on identification badges for use at the courthouse and the courts and law building Magnetometer use will be implemented at each building in com­ ing weeks. Badges for county employees and individuals who wish to apply and to pur­ chase a badge for $10 would allow’ badge holders to bypass screening. z\ll resolutions were approved by 6-0 votes. For the second consecutive meeting. Commissioner Jim DeYoung was not in atten­ dance. The board meets next in formal session Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. FRIDAY, JANUARY 24th • 8 AM-5 PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 25™ • 9 AM-12 NOON Cash & Carry (Know Your Legislators: 1 -800-852-3098 269-945-5102 141 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings better water, pure and simple? OPEN DAILY 8-5. SAT. 9-12 Dcn^r Fj,n;iy Owned & Opefatnd B<ck Ck'.nket, Owner �Page 6 " Thursday. January 23. 2014 - Tho Hastings Banner nw«ei< Worship Together ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area ch urches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8«)5O E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 4<¥)73. pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. K-llav. Jiip Tunc before the sen ice. Nursery, chil­ dren s ministry , youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. PLEASANTVH .W FAMILY CHI RUH 2601 laicey Rivid. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758 3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9.30 am.; Sunday School 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 pin. Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6 30 p m SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 408, (comer of Milo Rd. & S M-43). Delton. MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9390 Sunday Wonhip Service 10:30 am. to 11:30 ant. Nursery af>4 Children’s Ministry. Thursday mght Bible study and prayer lime 6:30 p.ni- to 7:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Ok GOD 1674 S. State Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday rooming service time: 10 im. with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd tin Irving). Sunday services each week- 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 n m. Holy Communion (each week). Tire Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T Hastwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:.' trax.to'jndrewni.itthtas. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in commun­ ion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book ot Common Prayer a( all our sen ices. CHURCH OF THE N AZ.ARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9 45 im. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 pm., Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor. Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor, Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Sen ices: 9:15 xm. Sunday School for all ages. 10 30 a.m Worship Sen ice; 6 pm. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. A Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m . Aw-ana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer Call Church Office 948 8004 for infor­ mation on MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D Olsctf. Phone 945-2654 Worship Service*. Sunday. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10:45 a m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10 30 ajri Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 IXiwell Road. Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269­ 948-2330 Pastor’s Home 269-945­ 4356. bjw 1633 C” sbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9 45 xm.; Worship Service 10:45 a.m; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Mi 49050 Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundas s - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 xm.. Worship A Children’s programs 10 a m.) Youth Group. Covenant Pray er. Choir. Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and mure! Call the church office al (269) 721-8077 (MfW/F 9 am 12 p in.), e-mail office" mci net or visit u wv. country ehjpelumc.org for mote information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 903 N. Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. PaMor Gary Simmons Sunday Worship 9:15 am- HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Res. Richard Moore, Pastor Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: ssww.hopcum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818 0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Bclson. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning. 9:30 am Sunday School; 10.45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi A Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShlnc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12*2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal sened) (October thru Apnl): 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9.30 am Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ fallon tn who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and liuniform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.rn. Thursday: Bible Study A Prayer 7 p.m. For infer.motion about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jirn Hess or the church al (269) 945­ 9217, or email pastorjimw cbchastings.org or sec our Website, www.cbchauings.org. L1FEG.AT E COMMUNII Y CHURCH 301 E Suite Rd., P.O Box 273. Hastings. MI 49058 Ptotor Scott Price Phone: 269-948-0900. Website; « " w.hfegatecc com. Sunday Wonhip 10 an*Wcdnesday 1 jfc Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Strenghtcning Famlia Thru Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Associate Pastor. Oliver Bean.', and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie Sundays: Nuncry and toddler (birth through ape 3) care provided Sunday School 9.30-10:15 am classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10.05 mil- 10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 xm. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p m., age 4 thru 6th grade Thursdays: Senior Adult (SOr-l Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 xm. 3rd Thursday Brunch al 9:30 a m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple l eal Grange. Hwy. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville. Mich, 49073 Sun . Praise A Worship 10:30 xm., 6 p.m.. Wed. 6:30 p.in. Jesus Club for boys A girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. /Xn oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731­ 5194 . GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with nr ’ Holy Communion Every Sunday’ Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 • Sunday Wonhip Hours fi;00 A 10:45; Sunday School 9:20. Jan. 26 Men A Women AA 7.00 p.m. Jan. 27 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p m Location: 239 E. North St. Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645. fa* 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http-J/wwwJiscovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 4905g. (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.00 am. Traditional Worship Service; 10:(X) a m. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11:00 am. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www firstchtirchhn.srinp.org For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group. and other programs! CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday Schoo) 10 a.m; Worship II a m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616)945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a in. Children’s Sunday School, 10 30 xm 77ns information on worship senice is provided by The Hasting Banner, the churches and these local businesses: HhASTINGS MlhMIEffH 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 flexfab 102 Cook 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings Hastings 945-9554 945-4700 BOSLEY Dwv 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS. Ml . Charles Robert -Bob " Crans, age 83, of Hastings, died on Wednesday. January 22. 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was bom June 19. 1930 in Middleville, the son of Arthur and Vada (Allen) Mann. Bob sened his country during the Korean conflict fro in 1950 until he was honorably discharged from the Army in 1953. Bob married Patricia Sinclair July 5. 1953. He worked for Middleville Engineering for 25 years and DuWcll Products in Bangor for 26 years. Bob was an avid Detroit Tiger fan . he loved the outdoors, hunting fishing and going to the family cabin in Irons. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Charles Crans; his parents; stepfather. Julius Crans; stepbrothers, Claude and Eugene Crans and a brother. Henry Crans. • Bob is survived by his wife. Pat Crans of nearly 61 years; daughters. Kris (John) Krogel, Gina (Mike) Price. Debra (Lupe) Aragon, son James Crans; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, David (Cathy) Crans. Respecting Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering/Iuncheon will be held Sunday. January 26. 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Memorials can be nude to the family. Arrangements are bftfie Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit us at girrbachlh.net to sign the guest book or leave a message or memory to the family. Donald “David” Coy LACEY. Ml - Donald "David” Coy of Lacey, passed away January' 19, 2014, at Bronson Battle Creek. David was born on December 30. 1956, the son of Mary’ (Guthrie) and Donald Coy. He worked as a truck driver for Wyatt Trucking. He then went to work for the VA as a truck driver where he retired in 2010. David was a dedicated volunteer firefighter on the Johnstown Township Fire Department for 10 years. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. David is survived by his mother. Mary'; daughter. Natasha Coy; three grandchildren; stepson, Travis Pierce; two stcp-grandchildrvn; sisters, Robin (Terry) Twister of luiccy and Jean Coffman of Florida; two special nephews. Tyler and John Traister and a special niece. Mary Ann Traister. David was preceded in death by his father. Donald Coy. Visitation will be held Saturday. January 25, 2014 at the Bachman Hobble Funeral Service from 9 to 10 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 10 a.m. with Pastor Steven Olmstead of Pleasanlview Family Church officiating. Burial will be held at Union Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the VFW #422 in Delton. • Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnstown Township Fire Association. Please visit www.bachmanhcbble.com to leave a condolence message for David’s family. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. LAKE ODESSA. Ml - Madelenc F. Goodemool. age 97. ol Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, January 17. 2014 at the Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte. She was bom to Clarence and Minnie (Rubedeau) Durkee on March II. 1916 in Barryton. Madelenc was a graduate of Lake Odessa High School. Soon after graduation, she married Berwin Stadcl and together they farmed and raised a family until his death in 1962. She had also worked at Pennock Hospital as a scrub nurse, later working for doctors Hoff. Trump and Lundeen. Madelenc belonged to the Lake Odessa Grange Hall. Fann Bureau and was a Cub Scout Den Mother with her son Dallas. She enjoyed gar­ dening. canning and playing the piano with her daughter. Shirley. In 1964. she married Ford Goodemool and they had 25 years together in which they finished raising his four children. They enjoyed camping, travel­ ing and gardening together. Madelenc is survived by son. Dallas Stadel; grandchildren. Dennis (Ann) Stadel. Dena (Kurt) Chase. Dawn Galaviz. Sunnee (Mark) Freed. Tammy (Kendall) Smith. Jim (Polly) Yager. Tim (Kathi) Yager; stepchildren, Sharon (Ron) Brink, Alan Goodemool. Jean Mulford. Von (Sharlcne) Goodemool; step­ granddaughter, Shae Rivet; along with many great grandchildren and great-great grandchil­ dren. ■ She was preceded in death by her first hus­ band. Berwin Stadel; second husband. Ford Goodemool; her parents; and daughter, Shirley Yager. She was also preceded in death by these special people in her life: Bob Mulford. Bob Mulford. Jr. Sharon Goodemool. Ann Stadel. Bill Commee and Elsa Winter Freed. Funeral services arc planned for Friday. January 24. 2014 at Koops Funeral Chapel, 935 4th Ave. Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment will lake place at Lakeside Cemetery, t-ake Odessa. Memorials are suggested to the Eaton Community Palliative Care. 2675 S Cochran Rd.. Charlotte. Ml 48813, for the excellent hospice care she received. CLOVERDALE, MI • Carol Josephine (DeGolia) Mend of Cloverdale, passed away January 20. 2014. at 104 years of age. She was bom November 15, 1909 on her parents’ farm. She had a very happy childhood growing up on the farm near Cloverdale and she became an avid horseback rider. Alter graduation, she met and married Ixre R. Mead of rural Hastings. After the Depression, they moved Io Big Rapids for work and she was employed there by Wolverine Glove for 10 years. She retired at age 65 as receptionist in Taggcrt Hall at Ferris University. In her retired years she spent winters in Deming. NM al her home and also lived in later years with her son at his home in Michigan. She was an arduous worker, always putting her family ahead of herself and loved house­ keeping. yard, flowers and shoveling snow. One of her greatest pleasures was dancing, all her life to age 95. She belonged to the First United Methodist Church and the Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary in Deming. Early in retired life, she attended church at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton w ith her parents and her sis­ ter. She is survived by a son. Arlo L. Mead of Cloverdale; a daughter. Colleen M. (Jerry) Misko of Freeport; four grandchildren: 12 grcal grandchildren; one great great grand­ child; several cousins, nephews, friends; and her loyal friend and (warder for 35 years. Richard A. Wolf, who spearheaded all the remodeling, repairs, maintenance and lawn keeping at both homes in New Mexico and Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents. Bernard K. and Clara M. (Hayward) DeGolia; her sister, Izola M.( DeGolia) (Emery-Bus) Apsey. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her We were blessed for 104 years with her presence and now lives in great joy everlast­ ing. There will be no visitation. A funeral serv­ ice will lx* conducted Friday, January 24. 2014, II a.m.. at the Wiiliains-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. .A luncheon will be served immediately following the service at the Hope Township Hall (M-43) between Cloverdale and Schultz Road. Private interment will be at Prairieville Cemetery in Prairieville, with a small memorial service in the spring. Please visit www.willianisgoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Carol’s family. OWN YOUR OWN HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB Downtown Hastings • • • • • Smoothie Bar 3-Station Sink Refrigerator Freezer Lounging Room • • • • • Tanning Room w/Bed Massage Table Aerobics & Yoga Area Wall of Mirrors Treadmills • Hot Coffee & Tea Machine • Hand Washing Sink • Tables & Chairs • All New Flooring . Asking $14,900 lor all contents upstairs and downstairs. $400 per mo. w/5 yr. lease w/opllon for another 5 years. Terms Available. • • • • Nautilus Machines Stair Stepper Big Screen TV 5-yr. Lease w/5 yr. Option r.n J,US‘Fln^shcd Remodeling Call Jim for Details & Walk-Through 281-2080 �. - P'«e 7 The Hefbngs Banner — Thursday. January <-• 201* State News Roundup Michigan gets failing report card from lung association Lung As’‘oC’‘,lion’ i'1’1 Uvvw.al, ‘•im.org. Lung Association in Michigan in a press release issued Wednesday. The lung association’s Stale of Tobacco Control 2014, its 12th annual report. trucks yearly progress on key tobacco control poli­ cies at the federal and state level, assigning grades based on whether laws are adequately in reducing" Jb ?!0 this past year protecting citizens from the enormous toll tobacco use takes on lives and the economy. accordin*" . ^^aused death and disease, An opening P~8^n win take place at 3 Michigan received the following grades lor Association’s -q. \,C American Lung State of Tobacco 2014. p.m., Saturday. L‘n 25. tor the ‘ J812: ouh Star 2014”rcnort . Slalc Tobacco Control • Tobacco prevention and control pro­ Spangled NJ‘l ,(’" j. art painting display Fiftv re,c^ Tuesday. gram funding: F 31 the IXtnM Phd Po a?- A‘ 2 P ™General’s roX Jhc f,rsl SurScon • Smoke-free air. B •the opening. r u,ll present a lecture on “Mackinac m the War of j812 » • Cigarette tax: C issued Jan n 19m' :n.g and?CaI‘h "V after ih. « and lcss than a week The “1812: Siar-Spanglcd Bannw Nation„ • Cessation coverage: F vidinc th*^ Su,^ct)n General’s report pro“Michigan has the unfortunate distinction exhibit is PrC5e^ b> the Detroit Public 1 un/ \ latest research was released, the of failing to make progress in the fight against Library with '•u| [ >ort froin ||k, Michigan un»»V MSSC,a,’On*s ncw report issues an tobacco use in 2013, and protecting its citi­ on K* y>nimcmoration of the Ca ,O acl*on 10 policymakers in zens from tobacco-caused diseases like lung Commission Bicentennial of the War of isj2 -pR. lravej. Mtch.gan and across the country, cancer, the leading cancer killer of both men ing exhibit of ►- ongin.il oil paintings was moneymakers must reverse their present and women in Michigan. Meanwhile Big created by the American Society of Marine e urse and commit to eliminating tobacco- Tobacco continued to rob our health and Artists to help ^"»mcnt<>rate the bicentennial caused death and disease. • J^esP’te strides in reducing smoking rates wealth with' clever new tactics to lure new of the War of IM- lhe paintings, reflecting youth smokers,” said Kiser. nautical scenes from the War of. 1812. were in America by half in the last 50 years, tobac­ Tobacco causes an estimated 14,500 deaths co use remains the leading cause of preventa­ in Michigan annually and costs the state’s created by contemporary artists who arc ble death and illness in the U.S., including economy $7 billion in health care costs and members of ASMA. The program features James Spurr. a mem­ lung cancer, the No. I cancer killer of both lost productivity, a tremendous burden that ber of the Michigan War of 1812 Bicentennial men and women in America," said Shelly- our state can ill afford. Commission, discussing “A Naval View of Kiser, director of advocacy for the American For more information on the American the War of IS 12. The governor-appointed Michigan Commission on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 is charged with encouraging, planning and developing activities, events, programs, observances and services appropriate to commemorate Michigan’s role in the War of 1812. More information, including a complete list of War of 1812 bicentennial events, can be found at www.michigan.gov/war 1812. by Gerald Stein War of 1812 bicentennial continues BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY NORTH 4: Q 10 6 V: 10 8 6 WEST ♦: Q 5 3 2 ♦: K 9 4 EAST 4: K 9 7 3 V:9432 ♦: 10 4 ♦:J63 . 4.AJ8 5 V:AQJ5 ♦: J 8 7 ♦: 8 2 SOUTH: 4: 4 2 * V.K7 ♦: A K 9 6 ♦: AQ 1075 Dealer: North Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 44 North Pass Pass East 14 South Puss West Pass Would you rather defend a bridge hand, or would you rather play a bridge hand? Today’s South had to make that decision on the third bid of today’s hand. A pass from North, a minor suit opening of If from East, and it was South’s time for a decision. What would you have done with 16 high-card points and a respectable five-card club suit? Would you have bid one no-trump? Two clubs? Double? Or Pass? South chose to pass this hand. Was it a wise decision, or did the North'South pair miss a game? Let’s lake a look. With all passing. South was on lead. The only safe lead appeared to be the top of the doubleton: 44. The 94 came from the dummy, the Q4 from Nonh. and East won their first trick with the A4. A spade was led from the East hand to the K4 on the board. A small heart was then led from the dummy to the AV in the East hand. Tliat was it. East had taken all of the tricks that EastAVesl would lake. North/South look the next ten tricks in a row setting East/West four tricks for a minus 200 points. While a score of 200 is nothing to sneeze about on the North/South side of the ledger, still they might have done belter by being proactive instead of sitting back with a solid bank of points, especially in the South hand. What could and what should South have done in this sit­ uation? South’s hand is loo strong to sit back and wait for his partner North. North had already announced through his pass bid that he did not have opening count. East opened If with 13 high-card points, and as it appeared in the post mortem, it was a Convenient Minor opening with three diamonds but two four-card majors. East was wailing for West to respond. Although West had two four-card majors, she had only four high-card points, so she passed. North with seven high-card points had nowhere to go cither, and North passed. The North'South hands had 23 high-card points while lhe East/West hands had 17 highcard points. As a bidder, it is unusual to try for a game with fewer than the 25 or 26 high-card points recommended for a game in no trump or in one of the majors. Yet, this time, as we have seen, the North/South team took ten tricks. Should the North/South team have bid a game in No Trump, making not just three no trump but an overtrick for a plus score of 430? The answer is yes if you are an aggressive bridge player. With South having East on his right, it would seem that he would know where all of the points would be. An overcall of would certainly be justified; a 1 no trump overcall would be a reasonable bid as well. Getting to 3NT might be a difficult challenge, however, and, as it turned out, only one Norih'South pair dared to go for the gold bidding and making lhe 3NT bid and pulling in the top score of 430. . , Who was lhe second place winner on this hand? Yes, you guessed it. h was the North/South pair who passed the If bid and set lhe East/West pair four tricks down for a 200 score for North/South. Playing it safe on this hand worked out for North/South this time, but the game of bridge is not a game of playing it safe. Allowing any pair to play in a one-level contract seems to be a questionable practice. Going a step further, even allowing a pair to bid to the two-lcvel and play it there is something that seems not quite right. The point is that bridge­ players arc bidders. It is important to bid your hand to the best of your ability and see what happens-In this case’ maJe a lr decision, and it turned out well. Making a game, however, would have been more satisfy ing to most bridge players. Make sure that you bid when you know that bidding is the right thing to do. It will work out as the right thing to do most often. an afterthought: how did theone North/South team,exh the 3NTcontract? Here is the ,,.le-nce: North: Pass; East: If; South. 29, West: Pass; North: Pass; East: Dbl; South: Pass; West: 2f; North: Pass; East: Pass; South: 2NT, West: Puss North: 3NT; East. Pass; South: Pass; West: Pass nrldce Noles: Your New Year’s Resolution? Learn to play bridge thk -r u ’ how to Play bridge this year? Teach a grandchild the fun of knowing how to phy bridgen is food news as a one-day seminar “Learn Bridge in a Dav'»" k J , r . J * . i ^thc Hastings Community Education and Relation Center. Sign up today1* ’~ 4 herald in, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contra. n , , bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visir hi. / ielJi [erbridKeinbanycuiintymichtKaH.bIoKspol.com) bridge IjIok at. hdP:Jn Marriage £icenses Chad Alan Fanner, Delton and L Catherine Elizabeth Mugridge. DeltonRobert Ray Webb. Hastings and D«- Lorce Dunn, Hastings. j Brandin Scott Pachuta, Hastings- 4 Melanie Nicole Gloetzner. Hastings. # Rye Henry Eggcrstedt. Nashville and Car Dawn Westover, Stratton. ON Canada. Andrew Jack Lawens, Hastings and Aly -’’3 Marie Milboume, Hastings. C^1B Stephens-Huver David and Theresa Stephens of Hastings, Ml are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Rachel Stephens to Micah Hu ver, son of Bob and Kim Hu ver of Hastings, MI. Rachel is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently finishing her Bachelors degree in Business Management at Davenport University. Micah is also a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Davenport University working toward his Bachelors degree in Global IT Project Management. The couple is planning an Aug 2, 2014 wedding al St. Rose Catholic Church. Clayton Austin, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 30, 2013 at 3:27 p.m. to Lacey Key es and Jimmy Bush of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs and 20 inches long. Grayson Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 4. 2014 at 1:05 a.m. to Kimberly Py le and Darren Milligan of Freeport. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. A* 4 4* Maverick James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 14, 2014 at 5:22 a.m. to Cheyenne Fighter and Ralph Bowling of Luke Odessa. Weighing 10 lbs. 3 ozs. and 22 inches long. Support for small businesses opens opportunity for veterans Entrepreneurial veterans have new oppor­ tunities to build or grow their small business­ es in Michigan, based on details from Gov. Rick Sny der’s state of the state address. “If small busings'are the engine of our economy, veterans arc the fuel,” said Ingrid Tighe, an employment analyst for the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency in a press release issued Jan. 17. “Michigan’s focus on supporting small businesses and entrepre­ neurs is one more way we can bring and keep great veteran talent in our state." A 2011 Small Business Administration study found that veterans were at least 45-perccnt more likely to be self-employed com­ pared to those with no active-duty military* experience, making entrepreneurs an impor­ tant segment of the veteran talent pool. Gov. Snyder also recognized MVA/\ and lhe important role veterans play in the state in his address. “Gov. Snyder highlighted the progress we have made as an agency and presented some new tools that will help us further our mis­ sion,’ said MVAA Director Jeff Barnes. "I’m excited about his focus on talent because vet­ erans bring a lot of talent to our state, and these new tools will help us get that talent to work.” Gov. Snyder announced other key initia­ tives that will make Michigan attractive to veterans, including continuing efforts to con­ nect job providers with talent, tax relief for families and improving education. 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Christensen of EDWARD JONES by Elaine Carlock rhe annual quill show at lhe Freight House Museum will be Saturday and Sunday. Jan. 25 and 26. Anyone with quilts or textile to exhibit is mv ited to bring lhe items Thursday between I and 4p.m. The quilt show is free and open to the public. A farmhouse has stood for likely a century or more al lhe corner of Brown and Martin roads in Woodland Township. IT has had a variety of siding and change of windows over lhe years. In recent years, some attempts have made improvements in weatherizing it by new siding in places. The entire house was recently reduced to a pile of nibble. Tuesday, it was nibble. Thursday the rubble was topped with remains of a big tree, roots and all. Smoke was coming from the area next to two lile silos. obviously remains of a wooden barn. A big piece of eonstniciion equipment was on on hand moving the stacks around to better bum them. Likely, lhe house rubble will be next. The land has been owned by Vent Lettinga. Call any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 Another piece of construction is in lhe early stages. Several tall posts of metal have been installed on either side of the railroad siding owned by Caledonia Fanners’ Elevator on the w est side of Fourth Avenue, site of the former Smith Bros. Elevator. Chief use in recent months is that of cottonseed cargo which is always unloaded nt this spot. The free movie nt the Ionia Theater for next week will be on Africa, the Serengeti. The Lions club annual pancake supper will be this Saturday, Jan. 25. at St. Edward’s fam­ ily center. This is a major fundraiser for lhe club, which runs the summer swim program and other youth events, in addition to other projects that benefit the community. Post office personnel has advised that it would be wise to invest in a supply of forev­ er postage stamps since the price of a firstclass letter will go up this weekend from 46 cents to 49 cents. The board of directors of the local histori­ cal society met Monday evening. President John Waite announced an ambitious list of activities for lhe year, many of which are annual events. This includes a chili supper in February, a soup supper in March, ice cream social in June, Depot Day in July. Christmas ’Round the Town in November, an elegant dinner i November, museum exhibits of quilts, artwork, accessories, military equip­ ment. business exhibits of work by local pho­ tographers. a wine tasting event, rummage sale, hosting a museum tour as part of a 20inuscum event, sale of baked goods plus eight monthly program meetings. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society is always open to having new members share in lhe fun. The Ionia County Health Department is offering free radon test kits. Call lhe health department for more information. -----Holding investments for the long term ca ka iacq ‘tsxing As wc gel closer to April 15. 2014. lhe tax­ filing deadline, you maj be w ondering about the effects of some of your actions on the amount of taxes you pay of course. you don’t have total command of some key tax-related components, such as y0Ur earned income. But one area in which you jf, have a degree of control is your investment-related taxes. And since 2013 has been a pretty good year for lhe financial markets, you may have some sizable gains. If you decide to .sell some of your investments to “lock in” those gains, what would be the tax consequences? Essentially, the answer depends on two variables: your tax bracket and how long you’ve held the investments. * Our tax code rewards those investors who hold their investments for longer lime peri­ ods. 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We have come to expect progress in a vari­ ety of technical fields, and science often lives up to our hopes for it. But science can also falter. One of the challenges non-scientists — whom 1 call normal people — must address is how to interpret new scientific studies. Which ones contain valuable information that should influence our activities or government poli­ cies? Which can be put on the back burner of our minds, awaiting further evidence? The matter is both important and some­ times quite practical. Scientific studies claim to address many things that truly matter. Should you be taking a statin drug9 Is global climate wanning? What is causing lhe deaths of so many honeybees? What’s the best way to try to lose weight? Recently lhe prestigious journal Nature ran a piece about what non-scientists need to know when they hear about the results of scientific studies. The point isn’t to make everyone into a scientist, but to sketch some of the basic limits of scientific work so that The general public can better inter­ pret the results of technical research. The Nature piece featured 20 concepts to be borne in mind when hearing about lhe conclusions of scientific research. I can’t go through all 20 ideas here, but I’ll give jou a sampling of some of those 1 think most important. Chance can cause substantial variation — Scientists spend their days looking for patterns in data and in the natural world. We scientists are always trying to answer the basic question, what is the cause of pat­ terns embedded in lhe world around us? But when we evaluate data, w e must bear in mind that sometimes the world changes more due to chance than due to some spe cific cause. This means the general public sometimes needs to be patient and await confirmation of results from other studies. Bigger sample size is generally better — It may cost more to have a large sample size in a study, but bigger is usually better in terms of the reliability of results. drug trial involving only a dozen people is unlikely to be as valid as one invoh ing WX) people. This is particularly important in fields like medicine where there arc sub­ stantial variations between subjects. Measurements are not exact — It’s com­ mon in science to report a measurement plus an estimate of the error involved in making that measurement. Thus, a scientist doesn't say an object is 8.5 inches wide, but 8.5 inches wide, givc-or-take an eighth of an inch. We do this because if the measure­ ment being reported is a small value, it rnay be swamped by the error possible in lhe measurement. The example lhe Nature piece gave for this idea is the kind of report you may hear on the news, something like, “The economy grew by .13 percent last month.” That number is so small and the error involved in such matters is so sub­ stantial. there is a chance the economy may actually have shrunk. Identifying two patterns doesn’t neces­ sary mean one is caused by the other — It’s easy to ascribe meaning to patients we sec in the world around us. But just because we can see two patterns, doesn’t mean one causes the other. It’s possible that both of the patterns identified in a study are caused by a third factor, sometimes called a con­ founding variable. Scientists are human — Scientists are people. We do our best, but that doesn’t make us perfect. Scientists have several reasons to try to promote the work that’s been done, quite apart from whatever merit it may have. Scientists want to have suc­ cessful careers, and that means promoting results obtained in the lab or field. For some scientists, professional status really matters, and for most scientists today, fur­ ther funding is an issue always kept in mind. It’s inqx^rtant for the general public to bear in mind some of the limits of science. Technical research is still the best way we have of understanding the natural world, an approach that brings us astonishing advances every few years. But a scientist — and science itself — is not perfect. Dr E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest. was trained as a seoloRist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural. Human, and Natural Kesoun e Sciences at Washington State University. �pa9c9 the „ut western ’ th on *hc q The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 23- 2^1 lister wt ll,c “"r5 ha<1 "’t’’’ ”.n a d‘P h.In 'he u™ ' Snn* ha, .lie si.- *"j "r.heC; of scn!i'r n’soullii"’ wh"n ^tral and Jnv.weri..e h";h lefl |0 a.m. lhc f„ P'lhiily blocked (rom Chic I- o( lhcse p(1|ii|s w im|cs out ’‘ i-oih of f*'1"’ >n 10 fnCi,rty for"’ du| \olnl »ha« 'he Uy ?. '«'• and is P-'1*ed. "impracticable. lhc°* n8 <>f 5now pl‘’ws '’.irhtobcaraho ‘“rtace being strong enougl .L-Jhe sufrcrin of passengers " ( nicnM. a|)(j feared that M» on ihc Southcm ,re;?tahr&,cT^^oflh on the Central Southern trot* N and Si?'”1,"*'-"’'"™ Galesburgh. °n 1 Saturday. Fire and ice reported in 1864 Banner 'r"''“J*h,"6 and stories relevant to . 5,V1i lhal Wcrc printed in lhe Banner in lhe 1860s. J-Ad Graphics staff has fre­ quently come across weather reports that appear to be repeating themselves 150 vears later. Hot spells, dry spells, well-below aver­ age snowfall and the like often mimic condi­ tions reported at that time. The frigid cold that made headlines across lhe country early this month, for instance, appears to be similar to one that hit about 150 years and one week earlier. From the Rockies to the Appalachians, Jan. 1. 1864. became known as “The Cold New Year’s Day.” Banner Jan. 6. 1864 SEVERE WINTER — The New Year was ushered in. accompanied by one of those severe storms and intense cold, that not unseldom visits the Eastern Slates, but which are a rare occurrence in this climate. Six or eight inches of snow had fallen Thursday, and a severe gale blew during the night, accompa­ nied by drifting snow. Friday, the Thermometer indicated a temperature ranging from 8 to 12 degrees below zero during the entire day with wind blowing and snow flying at an Unparalleled rate. A terrible night fol­ lowed, during which the thermometer indicat­ ed from 15 to 20 degrees below zero, and the storm unabated. Saturday followed but a few degrees milder, the thermometer indicating 12 degrees below zero in the evening. The weather since will pass for snug winter, with excellent sleighing. An additional story in that same edition elaborated on the unprecedented amount of snow. Likely, the frigid temperatures arrived first, and the above story was typeset. Then, after the excessive snow fell, accompanied by stories coming in from other news sources, the following piece was put together; The Great Storm. The recent storm, and intense cold which visited this section last week was of vast extent, and terrible severity We have news of several deaths by freezing in different parts of “Excellent sleighing" was noted after excessive snowfall in the area in 1864. This undated photo of downtown Freeport from A Pictorial History of the Northwest Comer of Barry County, shows the extent to which residents relied on their sleighs in the win­ ter. • Deep ^ ^ma|,h‘V<* for humans, wildlife and * bo Evi<lcnt|y, as rcsi. dents were 'VCa‘her’ or read,ng about >1 mlllc B. ‘r- ’ Woolly fam, anin,al lay burred the> snow (rving Township. "3,t,nr nier temperatures. Hanner. Feb. 3, J864 A SHEEP 27 pays under snow Win. C. Tregoot Itvmg informs us that one of his sheep was burn . under the snow of the 1st of January* to c (epth of three or four feet. The thaw of last week brought the sheep to light, still living, attcr a lapse of 27 days, without food. There is a good prospect that the sheep will ,rom ’ls long fast and imprisonment. Iftic c,rcunistance was noi reliably vouched for, we should call it a tough story; but as it is*we c*jU that a tough sheep. tin recent years, sheep in Iceland and Wales were reportedly rescued after being buried in snow for as few as three days io as many as 28 days. So, it appears Trego’s story very well could have been true — and he had at least one tough sheep.) In at least one instance, the abundant snow proved to be of particularly important to the county’s history. The courthouse at the time was a two-story wooden structure: Banner Jan. 6, 1864 ALMOST A FIRE — Tuesday evening of last week, lhe Court House, in this village, barely escaped destraction by fire under pecu­ liar and mysterious circumstances. The door to the Court room in lhe second slory of lhe building had been left unlocked, and, as appears, some unknown person took a lick filled with straw, bom a lounge in the hall below, and carried Y up stairs into lhe Court room, for some purple* where, accidentally or otherwise, it took fre, when it must have been dragged down stay, and out into the yard where the fire was exlirguished. The lick was apparently placed nearone of the stoves and an attempt made to build a fire in lhe stove. One thing, however is not easily accounted for. which is, that the fne had burned entirely through the floor, and partly through the front of a seat, before it was extinguished, by the application of snow. There are, of course, var­ ious theories relative tolhe affair, but the pre­ vailing opinion is that the fire was accidental, and probably caused by some person or per­ sons who either sought retirement or needed shelter for the night. It was a narrow escape for the Court House and its valuable records. TK voters may be asked to support $6 million bo nd by .Julie Makarcwivz Stajf Writer The Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education will prxxxcd with plans (o ask vot­ ers to approve a $6 million bond in Ma) . 1’he board heard a report from Steve Hoekzema with Tower Pinkster, an arehilect and engineering linn, Monday evening Hoekzema outlined lhe list of projects a com­ mittee has reviewed that includes many build­ ing and infrastructure needs, such as increas­ ing security, as well as technology needs throughout the district. Superintendent Tom Enslen said this is a relatively small bond that will address sever­ al needs for the district. “We don’t want to have to go out for a bond every five years. We haw to find a way to do something dial hasn’t been done before in this district and build into our budget our needs and projecting out whal those needs are going to be,” said Enslen. But he said lhe district has an immediate need and must rely on lhe community again. “This community has shown to be hugely supportive of the schools,” said Enslen. “That’s the good part of this. The bad pan is that we have to ask again." Funds from the district’s last bund in 2007 have been used, and the district continues to face more needs especially for technology and building and facility maintenance. Board member Kim Selleck said security is a major need. . “We don’t want a Sandy Hook incident here,” he said. “We need to do what we can reasonably to protect our kids. We had securi­ ty issues that have been addressed, but we need to do better.” . Board president Dave Smith said it’s also imperative the district find a way lo rebuild a fund balance of at least 10 percent of one year’s operating costs. “We’ve been holding on as long as we can. hoping the state would give us additional money. We’ve spent into the fund balance. We just can’t do it any more.” he said. Projects included in the bond proposal will be constructing security vestibules at the mid­ dle school. Page. Lee and McFall. This will ensure that all visitors into lhe buildings enter through lhe main office. This year, the district began security measures requiring all visitors be "buzzed in” to the school from the office. But once inside, the visitors still have access throughout lhe building without being forced to stop at lhe main office if they choose. Nearly $1.7 million of the proposed bond would go toward upgrading and purchasing more technology to be used throughout lhe district. Another $644,000 has been ear- ‘ We don’t want to have to go for a bond every five years. Vve’ have to find a way to do sometniny that hasn’t been done before in tn district and build into our budget our needs and projecting out what those needs are going (o be.” Tom Enslen, TK Schools Superintendent marked for buses. Total proposed project costs are million. Other proposed projects include: Middle school — Repaving the bus lo^P' replacing sidewalks, installing security vestibule. Page Elementary (fourth and fifth grade building) — replacing sidewalks, repairing and replacing playground equipment, replac­ ing windows, installing new toilet partitions, installing security vestibule, replacing exhaust hood, installing pneumatic controls. McFall Elementary (kindergarten and first grade building) — removing tennis courts and establishing grass, repaving bus loop, repaving bus drive, completing fencing around basketball courts, installing pneumat­ ic controls, replacing toilet partitions, installing security vestibule. Lee Elementary (second and third grade building) — repaving bus loop and drive, installing pneumatic controls, installing secu­ rity vestibule. High school —• replacing track and turf, moving long jump, repairing high jump pit. replacing scoreboards for soccer, baseball and softball areas, replacing press box. replacing toilet partitions, replacing roof over pool, refinishing wood floor in lhe old gym, replacing flooring in commons, replacing flooring in foods room, replacing electric healers in locker rooms, upgrading locker rooms, repairing gym walls, replacing exhaust hood, installing pneumatic controls, replacing sound system in auxiliary' gy m In addition, technology upgrades throughout the district will include security cameras, upgrades to the phone system, wireless net­ working, creating desktop labs at all schools and other technology needs within the class­ rooms. 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Other desirable skills include working knowledge of profes­ sional photography equipment and accessories and any video capture and production skills. Submit your resume on our website at: http://www.plxolvinestudio.com/about/work-here/ Support Intern TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING VACANT OFFICE: Barry County citizens are invited to attend □ Vision 2016 meeting to offer community input to the Barry County Board of Commissioners in relation to completion of its mu’li-year strategic plan. Township Clerk The Castleton Township Board is accepting letters of interest to fill the vacant office of Township Clerk. Computer and general accounting experience is preferred. To be considered for this vacancy, individuals must be 18 years of age and a qualified elector in the Township of Castleton. Individuals interested in being considered for this vacancy should sub­ mit a letter of interest, along with a resume, to lhe Castleton township Board, P.O. Box 679, 915 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073. Letters of interest must be postmarked by no later than 5pm on Friday, January 24,2014. _________________________ 06333107 The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, from 6:00 p.m.. 9;qo p.m. at the Barry County Commission on Aging, located at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, m 4905g Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Barry County Administration at ___ __________________ 269.945-1284 775^ City of Hastings REQUEST FOR Bios FOR SALE - GREENHOUSE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL 9-1-1 SERVICE PLAN The City of Hastings will accept sealed bids for the wjc ofone nj 22* x 60’ x 11* high greenhouse. This greenhouse will be sold as is, where is. without warranty of any kind. Arrangements to view can be made by calling 945-2468 weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on the final 9-1-1 service plan during a regular meeting in lhe Barry County Commission Chamber Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State St., Hastings’ The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any a|| biJs to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner lhe City deems lo be in its best interest, anj factors considered. Bids will be received at the offjQ. of qjL Ckrk/TYeasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, 49955 untj| 9:00 AM on Monday, February 3,2014 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Michigan 49058 on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 9.00 a.m. regarding an amendment to the Barry County Central Dispatch/9-1-1 Service Plan to change tho mefn. bership composition of tho Barry County Central Dispatch Technical Advisory Board to comply with LEIN rules. The boundaries of lhe 9-1-1 service district oi the final 9-1-1 service plan are all of Barry County. |f the Board of Commissioners of Barry County, after a hearina adopts the final 9-1-1 service plan under Act 32 of 1986, the state 9-1-1 charge and, if any county 9-1-1 charge has been approved, a county 9-1-1 charge shall pc collected on a uniform basis from all service users within the 9-1-1 service district. This notice is provided pursuant to MCL 484.1308. Pamela A. Jarvis. Barry Coumy Clerk_____________ The winning bid, if any, will be submitted for approva| at City Council meeting on February 10, 2014. Winnjng bidder must he prepared to take possession with certified funds between February 11,2014 and February 14.2014. Greenhouse must be removed from lhe premises on or More p^njary p. No formal bidding forms or documents J^irvd, hut all bids must he in writing and sealed. All scaled bid} rnu5t c]ear|y marked on the outside of the bid package as follows; “SEAL El) BID - GREENHOUSE". .v tor i,1lm G»rbach l»rec,,,r»f Public Svrvfcw This is a great opportunity to learn In a real world environment. Interns must be a Senior in High School in 2014, or in College in 2014. Applicants must show a strong desire to work in the digi­ tal media industry. Interns will assist and support staff In the areas of digital design and layout, web development, as well as internal operations. Must be available to work at least 2-3 days a week To submit your resume vis.1 our website at httpV7www.pixelvinostMcfo.com/about/intero-hera/ Region 3 Rural Task Force Meeting A public meeting will be held on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 10:00 am for the purpose of allowing local officials and interested citizens to provide input into the planning and allocation of rural federal aid funds for rural federal aid routes and transit systems in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties for fiscal years 2014-2017. The meeting will be held in the Kalamazoo County Road Commission at the following location: 3801 East Kilgore Road Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 The local Rural Task Forces for each county met in January, 2014 and devel­ oped local project lists to be considered at the Region 3 Rural Task Force Meeting. The lists of road and transit projects being brought to the Region 3 Rural Task Force for approval are available at the following locations: Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml; (269) 945-3449; www.barrycrc.org Branch County Road Commission. 23 East Garfield Avenue, Coldwater Ml; (517) 278'2022; www.co.branch.mi.us/departments/27 Calhoun County Road Department, 13300 Fifteen Mile Road, Marshall Ml; (269) 781-9841; www.calhouncountyroads.com Kalamazoo County Road Commission, 3801 East Kilgore Road, Kalamazoo ML (269) 381-3171; www.kalamazoocountyroads.com St. Joseph County Road Commission, 20914 M-86, Centreville Ml* (269) 467-6393; www.stjoeroads.com ’ ’ ' Questions regarding this meeting and rural federal aid projects can be direct­ ed to the appropriate county road commissions/department or to the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, Region 3 administrators reoresentina lh0 Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, at (269) 343 0766/ lnfo@kaismpo.org. Additional information for this meeting can be found at KATSmpo.org under Region 3.___________ y n De �Pag© 10 January 23 20u • 014 — The Hastings Banner NOT,CET0> CREDITORS Trust ING trust'dATES NOVEMBERSm*”0 UV’ TO ALL CREDITORS; MBER6-2010CHIRLEY M HOWARDD1?RS- Th'’ O'codem. [Te TOADH^^°^U«>’0^ OUN irl3.'2Cl4 leavino n c,>rt > „ 49333 died SHIRLEY M. HOWARD IWING^TRUST^dX' sS’^dGjXv aT' ” 'he was tho ,TU'nt" was namod “ »» dX' 'h0 01 ” « a mt°Ll'n“, decedont and of the trust are no- ied that all claims against the decedent or aSed to fOrevGr baned unless P^ A. Turner lhe named tnjslc° 01 2 nnrh^ftm M’chi9an 49340 within 4 months atter tho date of publication of this notice. David H. Tnpp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 Jeffrey A. Turner 239 Deervicw Wayland. Ml 49348 (269) 792-0469 Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting January 14. 2014 Meelmg called lo order at 7.00 pm Pledge and roll call Six board members present 11 guests attended Barry County Rd Comm, report Resolution 2014-1 2014 Budget Amended 2013 Budget Amended Library Board Compensation Approved payment of warrants Mobon to adjourn 8:48 pm Respectfully submitted. Anita S. Mennell • Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor Board of Education meeting by c°n.Mancc Checseman rrM«nJ SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JANUARY 8, 2014-7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Caso No. 13-696-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgement of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms of an Order Granting Pontiff's Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry, State of Mich gan s’gnod and filed on December 5, 2013, in the case of Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Plaintiff v Michele D. Schaffer. Defendant. Case No. 13-696Ch. wherein, among other things, the Court allowed the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Micheie D. Schaffer (Mortgagor) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated November 16, 2001 and recorded January 11,2002 at Instrument No. 1072905, Barry County Records, against the Mortgagor. Pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described below shall be sold at a public auction by or under the direction of Clerk/Shenff for the County of Barry lo the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Barry County Building, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Thursday. March 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., local time. The Mortgaged Premises are legally described as; Commencing at the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. T3N, R7W. Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 50 rods; thence South 32 rods: thence West 50 rods; thence North 32 rods to the place of beginning. Tho Mortgaged Premises, the address of which is 3811 Dov.ne Road, Nashville, M.chigan 49073. also include all right, title and interests held by Michele D. Schaffer as of November 16,2001 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Promises may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the date of sale. Date: January 23, 2014 BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street, P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 (231)627-8000 ’ 77564707 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by David L Ockerman, a Married Man and Chassidy Ockerman, Spouse, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amonfirst Financial Corporation its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2011, and receded on November 23, 2011 in instrument 201111230011032. and assigned by said Mortgagee to AmenFirst Financial CorporaLon as ass:gnee as documented by an assignment in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof lhe sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty and 25/100 Dollars ($84,340.25). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a safe of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 6,2014. Said premises are s.tuated m Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 254, 255 and 256 of ’Al-GonQuin Lake Resort Propen.es Unit No. 2" according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 63. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance w.th MCLA 600.3241a. In wh|Ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is cold nt foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Acl of 1961, pursuant ,0 MCL 60° 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property al tho mortgage foreclosure sate or lo the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption P*"*1nated: January 9. 2014 ror more information, please call: eCJI24B) 593-1311 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Allegiance. Present; Greenfield. Walters. Carr, Bellmore, Hawthorne. James. Flint Approved the Agenda as amended. Approved tho Consent Agenda as presented. Retained the services of Craig Rolfe as the Township Attorney of Record. Reta ned the services of Pre>n & Newhoff as the Township Engineer of Record. Appointments were made to the Joint Planning Commission; Robin Hawthorne, Tracy Baker, and Dan King. Appointed Kraig Leathers and Vicki Carr as members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Meeting Adjourned at 8:31p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rob n Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor 77SM670 www.rutlaod’.ownship.org STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust Estate of Gladys Mario Nelson, Date of birth: 04-24-1922. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent. Gladys Marie Nelson, who lived tn Dowling, Michigan died December 29. 2013. Cred.tors of the decedent are notified that all claims against tho decedent, trust and trustee will bo forever baaed unless presented to the Trustee of tho Gladys Marie Nelson Living Trust dated May 26, 1977, as amended within 4 months after lhe date of publication of this notice. Dato1 January 15. 2014 Vandervoort. Christ & Fisher, P.C James E. Reed P33703 70 W. Michigan Avo.. Suite 450 Battle Creek, Ml 49017 269-965-7000 Trustee: Juito Chapko 1031 East Acoma Drive Phoenix. AZ 85022 77534676 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Cheryl L McWhinney, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 8. 2004, and recorded on November 18. 2004 in instrument 1137434, and assigned by said Mortgage© to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof tho sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-One and 72/100 Dollars (S84.981.72). Under tho power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sa:d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 6, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Unit 4 of Daisy Lano No. 2 Condominium project, according to the Master Deed recorded in docu­ ment Number 1095651 and amendments thereto (if any), and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 28. Together with rights in common elements as sot forth in above Master Deed and as described in act 229 of Public Acts of 1963 and Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, and amendments thoroto The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsi ble lo the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption penod. Dated: January 9. 2014 For more information, please call. FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sla 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Fife I431097F02 (01-09)(01-30) 06631170 Transitions high^^ Monday’s first meeting of the for the Delton Kellogg Board of Edticniion. one of which went smoothly and anQ(her which may be m<Thr-d»^CU 11° ncR«tiate in coming months. The board voted unanimously to retain its present slate of officers with Marsha Bassett as president, Jennifcr Bevcr ns vice president. Kcllt Martin as Sccrctary and James McManus as treasurer. Not-as easy lo hurdle were the ominous clouds to which Superintendent Paul Blacken called the board’s attention regarding athletic league alignments. Blacken shared that Delton Kellogg has been a member of the Kalamazoo Valley Association for over 40 years and. though there have been some minor changes, basic core membership has remained the same. Blacken noted that during the past 10 to 15 years, there has been talk of combining leagues to allow for more divisions within those leagues. “In fact, Hastings did just that, joining the Ottawa-Kent league based in Kent County when they left a league that was falling apart.” said Blacken, “So, now; there arc many schools looking to change leagues, combine leagues, etc. and everybody is look­ ing out for themselves, so they don't get caught without options fortheir school. “We have had tw0 leagues approach the KVA inviting us to join with their leagues and to create divisions within. We would like lo keep the core of our league together, but are willing to listen to what the other leagues have in mind.” Blacken confirmed that, “Our league at the end of this year is losing Battle Creek Pennfield and Maple Valley who arc going to join other leagues. Olivet is thinking about it as well. “We arc adding Comstock after this year,” continued Blacken. “We also have some schools who are struggling to field football teams for next year. Football is always a big factor in these discussions. “So there is a lot of uncertainty in the air and lots of meetings as school officials are trying to do what is best for their school and the league they are in. It could be that south­ western Michigan is heading for a mega­ league concept like the aforementioned OK league,” suggested Blacken. KVA schools an: Delton Kellogg, Parchment, Galesbutp Augusta, Comslock (next year), Kalamazoo Christian, Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic, Schoolcraft, Constantine, and Olivet (may be leaving shortly). The two leagues who have contacted Delton Kellogg remain unnamed but, “arc to lhe south and southwest of us,” said Blacken. “Further dis­ cussion will be held when more information becomes available.’’ Welcome information came to the board from Diane Talo and Peg Luidcn, who high­ lighted a report on the progress being made by students in narrative writing. 'Hie Learning Progression for Narrative Writing is a module of lhe Lucy Caukins units course curriculum instituted by Delton Schools. Luiden is a consultant who is training Delton Kellogg teachers to leach writing from kindergarten through eighth grade and she shared with the board examples of the pro­ gram and the improvements being seen. “Teachers are faced with challenges to teaching writing when they are not educated to do so,” said Luidcn. “Our teachers were initially intimidated by the rigorous new rubrics," said Talo, noting the teacher buy-in to the program, “but they have since embraced the excellent results we are seeing in the increased ability of the stu­ dents to articulate through writing. We arc teaching our students to not be afraid of the paper.” Talo and Luiden have partnered to assist teachers nt Delton Kellogg schools to better prepare their students with the skill of narra­ tive expression through writing­ In other board business, Blacken gave notes of accolades to teachers, to money saved during the bidding process for bond improvements that can now be applied to other programs such staff summer training. Blacken also board members and guests of upcoming Winterfest activities. “During this Friday^ basketball game. Hall of Fame inductees Bin Ferris and Gene Nusbaum will be recognized.” said Blacken. Blacken noted the end of semester this week, and said repon cards will be going home to parents at the cnd of next week. “As for snow days, wc orc over our state limit but have a couple of das s to work with." suggested Blacken to which McManus made the comment, “We may have more snow days coming, referencing cu ‘ nl weather forecast ^J’^tMichi^^ McManus reported th,. bond subcommittee activity describing £ progrcss towards breaking ground on bU1 ding updates, “bid­ ding is done m January 2 a ceremonial bid opening in March,” ^"Manus. “once the CM. coach, and Bre|( B|$^ „ middle school “We have had two leagues approach the KVA inviting us to join with their leagues and to create divisions within. We would like to keep the core of our league together, but are willing to listen to what the other leagues have in mind." Paul Blacken, Delton Kellogg Superintendent --------------- —- ----------— wrestling assistant coach. . The hiring of Michigan Leadership Institute to coordinate search efforts for a superintendent to Delton Kellogg Schools to replace Blacken, who will be retiring in June. In recognition of January being Board of Education Recognition Month, Blacken invit­ ed school principals Lucas Trierweiler. Steve Scoville, and Talo who acknowledged Delton Kellogg board achievements and its commit­ ment to student learning. Each board member was presented a certificate of recognition. “Described as the most important volun­ teers jobs in the country, school board mem­ bers face the toughest challenges as elected American government, yet school board members are just ordinary citizens with extraordinary dedication to our nation’s pub­ lic schools,” pointed out Trierweiler. “All Michigan citizens should recognize the vital contributions of these men and women and the crucial role they play in the education.” Scoville noted the common goals lor public school board members work. “The job of a school board nieni tough, the hours arc long and the than and far between.” said Scoville. * Too we arc quick to criticize school board rn bers without really understanding the plex nature of •the decisions. Now is the to thank them for their untiring efforts. “School board members come from a var ety of backgrounds yet they share a commo goal: Helping students achieve in school ano life. As a state. Michigan has faced many challenges, but die key to a brighter future is a strong public education system.” Before making the certificate presenta­ tions, Talo capped the remarks from princi­ pals by noting the contribution of board members to the effort to prepare tomorrow s leaders. “We often forget about lhe personal sacri­ fices school board members make,” said Talo. “Board members contribute hundreds and hundreds of hours each year leading their dis­ tricts. The time spent in board meetings rep­ resents just a small fraction of the hours school board members spend leading their districts. Collectively, they spend almost 7,000 hours on professional development to keep abreast of the latest trends in education­ al leadership, they are deeply involved in community activities, and they spend many hours at extra-curricular events. “This is a time to show our appreciation and to begin to better understand how local trustees work together to prepare today’s stu­ dents to be tomorrow’s leaders. In January, join with others, from through out our district and the state, to salute the men and women who provide grassroots governance of public schools.” Free radon test kits available throughout county Though it cannot be smelled, radon is a gas that can linger inside a home and increase the risk of lung cancer among residents. But free test kits arc available. Radon is a naturally occurring gas resulting from the radioactive decay of radium, which is a natural decay product of uranium, both of which are found in at least trace amounts in almost any kind of soil and rock. As a gas. radon moves upward through the soil and enters buildings through cracks and openings in the foundation floor or walls, including floor or wall joints, sump openings, and other penetrations caused by plumbing, wiring or ductwork. Outdoors, it is diluted by the atmosphere, but indoors it tends to be more concentrated and can accumulate to unhealthy levels. Simple radon test kits arc available for free to residents of Barry or Eaton counties during the month of January al the following loca­ tions: • Cloverdale — Cloverdale General Store, 7651 S. M-43 Highway. • Freeport — Freeport Public Library and Community Center, 208 S. State St. • Dowling — Dowling Public Library. 1765 E. Dowling Road. • Hastings — Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. • Hickory Comers — Hickory Timber Inn, 14576 Kellogg School Road. • Mulliken — Swede’s Grille, 89 Grand ' Ledge Highway. • Sunfield — Sunfield Public Library, 112 Main St. According to a Michigan survey, elevated levels of radon would be expected in one out of eight homes in Michigan. In some coun­ ties, as many as 45 percent of the homes have had radon levels above the EPA recommend­ ed action guideline. The only way to know whether a home has elevated radon levels is to test it. For more information about radon, visit the environmental health division of the BanyEaton District Health Department in Hastings, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., or call 269-945-9516. LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 12008438-NA PETITION NO. 12008298 & 8299 TO: Kelly Akers l/k/a 512 Briarwood Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333. IN THE MATTER OF: Nicholas Cockerham (dob: 08/17/1997) and Christopher Akers (dob: 02/02/2002). A hearing regarding termination of parental rights will be conducted by the court on February 18,2014 at 1:30 p.m. In Barry County Family Court, located at 206 West Court Street, 3rd Floor, Hastings, Michigan 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Kelly Akers personally appear before lhe court at the time and place slated above. This hearing may result in the termination of your parental rights. 77504703 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of VERA TASKER TRUST, dated October 24, 2013. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Tho decedent, VERA TASKER, who lived at 567 Lake Drive, Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 died December 17,2013 leaving a certain trust under the name of VERA TASKER TRUST, datod October 24, 2013, wherein the dece­ dent was the Settlor and JOHN RODGERS was named as the Successor Trustee serving al the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Cred.tors of the decedent and tho trust are noti­ fied that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to JOHN RODGERS the namod Successor Trustee at 10496 Cherry Valley, Ca!edon:u. Ml 49316 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date- January 21, 2014 NATHAN E. TAGG (P68994) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 269/948-2900 JOHN RODGERS 10496 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 7F2MH4 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING Jan. 13, 2014 Regular meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. Approved; Consent Agenda Cemetery Stone repair update Audit engagement letter Adjourned 7:19 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77554630 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate FILE NO. 14-O26587-DE Estate 0! Jeanette H. Joseph DAtLn .K , 16, 1928. uate of Birth: June TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS- Th« Jeanette H. Joseph, d.ed Senin™ J? .„ decedent. Cred.tors of the de^denT Z „« ?’ daims against the ostat0 ® n°,l,led that all unless presented to Donald P barr0d representative, or to both the Jr Phonal w Court St, Sto. 302“h±nnP.°h?,e cou,t al 206 personal representative within i M 49058 and the date ol publ.cat.on of W3 no,,2e monlhs al<« the Date; January 15, 2014 ’ Lowe Law Firm, PC ’ll Sdva9° P60174 2375 Woodlake Dr Sta trn Okemos. Ml 48864 80 (517) 908-0900 Donald P. Joseph, Jr. n?™4 Palway Circl° D.mondalo. Ml 48821 (517) 646-9707 77554701 �14 " Pn9< The Hastings Banner - Thursday. January 23. 20 * LEQyJiQlICES Xoticc O'M^?9C0 ™s RRM IS A DE^Z^IOBuro Solo ING TO COLLECT A LCft°LL.eCT0R ATTEMPT. WE OBTAIN WILL BE n«^NV '"FORMATION POSE. PLEASE contact F0R ™AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF7nnT °FF,CE « ^npurcMhSS^ “ cd solely t0 tho return of .I®2y’ shal1 bo ,,m,b dercd at sn|e ° lh* bld nrn°unt tenMORTGAGE SALP . nP US,InterosL the conditions ol a mn.'i p,au!r bas been mado in Ann:e and MendethiFinn0 n2de by Tbon,a5 D original mortqaqOr(s1 \ r ’ Husband and Wife, Fundng Corpo,a|,on .-f'su^ d F,e<>d°'" Scn:0' Brothers Bank pen ‘n? SubSid'ary of Lohman 19. 2004. and recordo^n119^0, da,ed Fcbniar* instrument 1123720 n °n ^arcb 16- 2004 ,n 2004 in instrument H2^Sr"'?!d on Ap"' 23' mesne assignments m anrt ass!9ncd bV u'Lsmnon * s 0 On°West Bank. FSB as B^«u4y ro«^ m'°k by 3n aSS 5nn'en'' there is c'aimed to °n VVhlCh mort9a9fi sum o’ Onn u ° ?G duo a! ,bo dato bereof tho Hundred Undfed F,’,epn Thousand Two (SHs.Asirv iv°anrt 59',o° o°"a'5 mnnP0*er of sa-° contained in sa d modSd s*a,ut0 *n such caso made and pro­ hn fmori bGroby 6‘ven that said mortqago Will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, , P3rt ° ,horn*at pub,'c vendue, at the place " 'd‘?g ,h° c’rcuil cour1 w,lh:n Barry County, at 1^00 PM. on January 30, 2014. Sa d premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Tho East 1/2 of Lot 27 o! West Gun Lake Resort Plat, acoirding to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in bber 1 of plats on page 70, described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 27 for p’aco of beg’nn.ng; thence West 120 feet dong tho North line of Lot 27; thence South 152.5 feet to the South line of Lot 27; thence East along the South line; thence Northeasterly 104 feet along tho Southeasterly line of Let 27: thence North 65 feet along the East line of Lot 27 to the place of begnning. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determ.ned aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Rev.sod Jud caturo Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower wilt be held responsible to the person who buys tire property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated; January 2, 2014 For more information, please call; FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 F4e *433660F01 77582864 (01-021(01-23) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions o’ a mortgage mado by Craig A Keeler and Bonnie K. Keeler, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Amenquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 22, 2004, and recorded on September 2, 2004 in instrument 1133383, m Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A.. as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Forty Thousand Three Hundred Eight and 39/100 Dollars (S240.308.39). Under lhe power of sale conta ned in said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sa;d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on February 20, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; Beginning at a point North 19 degrees 17 minutes West, 93.65 feet from the Northeast comer of Lot 1 of Leinaar Plat as recorded in Uber 4, Page 39 of Plats for tho County of Barry; thence South 55 degrees 58 minutes West along tho North Boundary of Lagoon 312.00 feet; thence South 42 degrees 33 minutes West along the North Boundary of Lagoon 113.60 feet; thence Northwesterly to the point where the Creek from Little Cedar Lake joins B g Cedar Lake; thence fol­ lowing the course of said Creek Upstream to a point which is 80 rods South of the North line of sa.d Section 35; thence East to a point duo North of tho □lace of beginning; thence South to lhe Place of beninning; also conveying the land which lies between the traverse Imo and tho North Boundary o’ tne Lagoon. The redemption period shall be 6 months from dale of such sale, unless determined abanioned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in 0 h'ch case the redemption pehod shall be 30 days * m the date of such sale. tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under 1 . . 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. Cbap ant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will be held pur^0ns blo to the person who buys the property at rC mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage If^der <or damaging the property during the Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to lhe return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by William Fayo Lux. Sr and Carol Lux. husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Village Cap|,a1 0(1(1 Investment. LLC its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 12, 2011. and record­ ed on November 21. 2011 in instrument 201111210010800, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Village Capital & Investment. LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage them is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of Ninety-One Thousand Thirty-Three and 99/100 Dollars ($91.033.99). / Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on February 13, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Ridgewood Htlls. according to the Plat thereof recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Pago 86 of Barry County Records Affidavit of Affixture recorded in instrument num­ ber 1160475 and further evidenced by instrument number 201111210010881. The redemption period shal! be 6 months from the data of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in wh;ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible lo the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: January 16, 2014 For more information, p'ease call; FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File //433270F01 (01-16)(02-06) 77S84M1 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Edward Westfall MUN Edward R. Westfall and Malmda M Westfall, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc.. Mortgagee, dated tho 1 &1 day of May. 2006 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 11 th day of May. 2006 in Liber Document No. 1164500. Reformation of mortgage recorded on 12/9/13 in Document #2013014405 and also on 11/7/2013 in Document 4'2013­ 013435 to correct legal description of Barry County Records, page . said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at tho date of this notice, the sum of Ono Hundred Seven Thousand Nmo Hundred Sixty & 75/100 (S107.960.75), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now, therefore, by virtuo of tho power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of M.ch:gan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 6th day ol February, 2014 at 1.00 PM o’clock Local Timo, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion. to lhe highest bidder, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where tho Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay tho amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including tho attor­ ney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be pad by the undersigned, necessary lo protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise located thoreon, situated in the Village of Nashville^ County of Barry, State of Mich.gan. and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at a point on lhe North side of Section 36. Town 3 North, Range 7 S oS 7, I^5^351 and 33 feet South of the 267°r P ce ol ^'nning: thence East ?h67n^° w \ lh.°nC? South 426 fcot 10 M,il pond: “T* ? On9 lhQ M':| Pond 10 0 P°‘nt 7 NnrthEK h° ?° N°?h and Sou,h 1/4 ^0; thence h° 5aCe ° be9inn‘n0- During the six (6) h'* th° sa,°* th° PrtW HC?Cd ■eXCep'9131 in ,h0 ev®nt that the o MCli «n?:d ’° b0 abandon°d pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property mav be ed dUfin9 30 day5 irnmed'ately following the 10 MCLA600 327a' 'he mongago (s“ ma? be MoiUoe o" lt, U?X,t'COU'CO a0“:'"=' 'he 1/0/20M Gic.-n^Tfoo S005 '?!'0,no>' Daed; Tro!t jJ^For Servicer Northwestern Hwy Ste 20° 31 Joon H.»S. Michigan 483114-5422 Farm'rty’*; FilO<(4lj46’ 77584683 rJ: FABRIZIO & BROOK PC Ar?"9 LlC Morl9a9c0 Servicing LLC 88R vv rC' Altornoy,Of Gr^en Tree M! 4B0M 248^6? Su,’° 800 Tf0* (01-09)(01-30) GTSD FNMA Westfall nS«44J7 sa. m roUECT A DE°T Ahv in?aTTEMPT|NCL^?nT?iN WILL DE USEo {/’NFORmatjon WE OB1A case CONTACT n.7^ ThAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE l0W lp/ OUR Ofrce a? tHE NUMBED 0 |L|TAry IN ACTIVE ATTN PURn,° may be rescinded W 1 da(nafl®«, If °d9agoe. |n that event, yo rCturn of the bMlhal1 be ddcoi',yd,^3ip?'%p^„,:^7p“''"- M0R?AnsE° tCt" m:id(: in the ^^'^^amedMan^30? b7 Nolan C Goodnor. an Un k of tnongagor(s). to Un-on Federal nn Mortgagee. dated March Jh ec?’dod on April 7. 2003 in ,n5,r^March I Zon, d modified by agrOcmcnt dated ^rCjn5 °nd recorded on March 2. 2004 ' ass.gnTe "1,1122983- 0(1d assigned by m documented bu° ^‘'Mortgage. Inc. as assignee d M.ch-n?y an ass'9nment. in Barry county rcco-^ Qn gage there ^JJ'^ousand N?nn u ° da’° horeof Under the P°W0J. in ruch 3,ap‘n°d in said mort­ gage and the stat so made and pro­ dded, notice »s hereby_9 hat said mortgage will be foreclosed by ° •» °’tgagcd premises, or somo part of them.. . cvenduo. at the placo of holding tho CJfCU 2ou n Earry bounty, at 100 PM. on Fob(UaV3. . Said premises ^e.," 3a’0d «n Township of Assyria, Barry County. gan. and are described os: Part ol the Ea* al' Southeast 1/4 ol Section 26. Town 1 Nodb’^3n9® 7 West, desenbed as: Commencing at the boutnQast OOfnor of SQCt,on 26, thence North 89 deg ees 51 minutes 45 sec­ onds West 408.98 feel along the South Imo of Section 26 to the po.nt O’ Beginning; thence North 00 degrees 16 m’nutes 1 £econds West 1342.20 feet to tho centerline ol Jonos Road; thenco North 68 degrees 39 minutes 40 seconds West 156.61 feet along tho said centerl.no; thonco North 74 degrees 09 minutes 58 seconds West 160.04 feet along said centeri.ne thence South 1442.10 feet to said South hno; thence South 89 degrees 51 min­ utes 45 seconds East 307.14 feet along the South lino to tho point of beg nnmg Tho redemption penoa shall be 6 months from Iho dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance w.lh MCLA 600.3241a. in which case me redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act ol 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property al tho mortgage foreclosure sa'e or fo lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated: January 9, 2014 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File AH89930F02 77yjM'.U (01-09)(01-30) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C, IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage rnado by CHRISTOPHER S. GATES. AN UNMARRIED MAN and NICOLE M. PRICE. AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, to NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVI­ SION OF NATIONAL CITY BANK OF INDIANA. Mortgagee, dated August 31, 2005, and recorded on September 6. 2005, in Document No. 1152243. and assigned by sad mortgagee lo MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereol lhe sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents (St09,77733). including inlerest at 5.2507. per annum. Under the power o’ sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such caso mado and provided. not:ce is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, al public vendue. At lhe East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 30. 2014 Sa d prom­ ises aro located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as- LOT G OF PLAT OF EASTV/OOD ACRES ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. PAGE 7 OF BARRY COUNTY. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dato ol such salo unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance wilh MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000 3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo 1 morith from tho date of such sale, or as to MCL 600 3241a only. 15 days from the MCL 600.324la(b) notice, whichever is later. If the abovo referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tno mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagce'Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, PC. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 USBW 002587 FHA (01-02)(01-23) NOTICLOEMOHTG AGE. SALE DEFAULT having been rtsde in the conditions of a certain Purchase Money Mortgage mado by COREY A. ENGLE, a married man, to HOME­ STEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated October 2. 2009, and recorded in the office of tho Register of Deeds for tho County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on October 9. 2009, in record 200910090010025 of Mortgages, on which Purchase Money Mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dato ol this notice, lor principal and interest, the sum ol One Hundred Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 62/100 ($107,307.62) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover In tho debt now remaining secured by said Purchase Money Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of salo contained in said Purchase Money Mortgage has become oper­ ative; NOW, THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtuo of the power of sale contained in said Purchase Money Mortgage and in pur­ suance ol the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided, tho said Purchase Money Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may bo necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at tho Barry County Courthouse, east door. 220 West State Street, in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being tho place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on February 27,2014. at 1.00 o'clock Eastern Standard Timo in the after­ noon of satd day, and said premises will bo sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then duo on said Purchase Money Mortgage, together with 5% inter­ est, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Purchase Monoy Mortgage does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit; Commencing at lhe Southeast corner of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00’41'49" East along the East |;ne of said section 1104.14 feet to the place ol beginning; thenco North 88’39'35’ West 280.00 feet; thence South 00’41’49“ West, parallel with tho East section hno, 220.00 feet; thence South 88c39'35’ East 273.00 feet to tho centerline of West Lake Road; thence 86.44 feet along the arc ol a curve to the loft whose radius measures 954 95 feet and whoso chord bears North 5c20*35' East 88 41 f0C|. Nortn 00n41’49’ East along the East line of said Section 133.79 feet to the p’°c° beginning. Assyria Township. Bar^ County. Mich>qan. Parcel No. 08-01-019-010-40. months The redemption po”Od Ghafi b0 Sjx from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caso the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from tho date of such sale. Pursuant to tho Fair Debt Collection Practices Ac!, you are hereby aaviscd that this notice is attempting to collect n and that any informa­ tion obtained will be used against you. II you dispute this indebtedness W(lhin |hjrty (30) days of your receipt ot mis noi,CQ you wi)( b0 vided with verification Of mo amount owing. Dated January 10. 2014 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK. GARRISON a MOORE. By; Mark V/ Garrison (P^068) Attorneys lor Mortgas00 Business address’ 403 South Superior St’00 Albion. Michigan 49224-2 35 77563380 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Peter S. Brousil and Sonya Brousd who executes this mort­ gage for tho solo purposes of subordinating her dower and homestead rights In the real estate cov­ ered. husband and wilo, original mortgagor(s). to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2002. and recorded on March 22. 2002 in instrument 1076999, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, M.chigan. on which mortgage there is claimed lo be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand Nme Hundred Sixty-Eight and 27/100 Dollars (S123,968.27). Under the power ol sale contained in sad mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circu.t court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on January 30. 2014. Said premises are situated In Township of Assyria. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing at lhe East 1/4 post o? Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along the East and West 1/4 l.no of said Section 19, 292.35 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing North 88 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds West along said 1/4 line 377.29 feet; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 24 seconds West 1318 87 feet to lhe South line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence South 88 degrees 39 minutes 35 seconds East along sa:d South l.ne 665 66 feet to the Southeast comer 0! the Northeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East along the East line of said Section. 575 14 feet; thence North 83 degrees 46 minutes 23 seconds west 292.35 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East 745.00 leet to the place of beginning. Together with and subject to a 66 foot wide ease­ ment for Ingress and Egress, the centerhne of which is described as follows: Beginning at a point which l es in the centerline ol West Lake Road 1150 feet North and 33 feet East of tho Southeast corner of Section 19. Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East, par­ allel w.th and 33 feet East of the East Imo of said Section 19, 297 feet to a point which Los 123 fuel North of the Southeast corner of tne Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of said Section; thence North 88 dearees 39 minutes 35 seconds West, parallel w.th nnd 123 feet North of tho South l.ne of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of sa.d Scct.on, 698 66 feet to tho placo of end.ng. Also together with a 66 fool w>do easement for inoress and Egress, tho centerlmo of which is doVnbed as follows: Beginning at a point wh>ch lies ?oV(cel North of the 33 feet East ol tho Southeast rnmer of the Northeast 1/4 of tne Southeast 1/4 of sa d Sect-onW. Town 1 North. Range 7 West; menrp North 00 degrees 41 minutes 49 seconds East paraHe’ w"b and 33 ,cot Ea5t ?’ ’h° ,Eas’l,ne of S.d Section 19, 240 feel to the place of end-ng The redemption ponod shall be 6 months from tho of such sale, unless determmed abandoned in nrXdanco with MCLA 600 3241a. in wh-ch case Wuodempion penod shall bo 30 days from the dau ,h?oreiwrty is sold at foreclosure sale under rhnn er 32^1^° Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Chapter g0Q 3?78 Jh0 borf0VV(.f win hold pUfS^S<° to U’e person who buys the property at reS|^nrtnanc foreclosure salo or to lhe mortgage h(5dmHor^damarjinn property during tne ,edon>pi'on^>'“d P.l.l.c Hwys.0 200 gfc^-48331-5422 [“•O2KO.-23) 7ZM4576 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent 3 Trust , a nd and In Tho Matter of Voight A VanSyc Bornadeno N VanSyckteTnr.t uMaJ dated Fd€>nC 2003 Date of Birth’ November 8 1925 * N. VanSycki‘1 TO ALL CREDITORS d n!. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The dcC^ Betnartenc! N VanSyckle, surviving Trustee. I.ved at 4300 Butler Road, Dowling. ’’,^3 49050 died January 2, 2014 leaving the a . Trust entitled the Vo>ght A VanSyckle Bernadene N. VanSyckle Trust in full force a effect. Creditors of the decedent or ogams! Trust aro notified that all claims agamst the dent or trust will be forever barred un’ess present to Connie L Case withm 4 months after tno date publication of this notice. Dale January 20. 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S Fokkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Connio L. Case 2845 Butler Road Dowl.ng, Ml 49050 71554705 (269) 721-3353 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE CHARLES J. HIEMSTRA IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE IN THE MILI­ TARY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER LISTED BELOW. Default has occurred in the conditions of a Mortgage ("Mortgage’) made by Lloyd Culver Keeler and Sharon Keeler, husband and wife, of 496 Gask-ll Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058, Mortgagor, to Financial Health Credit Union, now known as Option 1 Credit Un on. a state chartered credit union, having its principal office at 2400 West Road, East Lansing. Michigan 48823, which Mortgage was dated December 5. 2005. and recorded in tho office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on December 12. 2005 at Instrument Number 1157517. By reason of this default, the Mortgagee hereby declares lhe entire unpaid amount of said Mortgage due and payable immediately As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be duo on this Mortgage the sum of Ono Hundred Ten Thousand Four Hundred Forty-seven and 13/100 Dollars (S110.447.13). No suit or pro­ ceeding al law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtuo of lhe Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and the statute m such caso made and provided, this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at public auction to tho high­ est b ddor al tho East Steps of tho Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County, on Thursday, tho-13th day 0! February. 2014. at 1.00 p.m The premises covered by this Mortgage aio located m tne Township of Carlton, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as foltows: Exhibit A Legal Description of Property 496 Gaskill Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 Land situated in the Township of Carlton. County of Barry, State of Michigan, described as follows: Parcel 1: A parcel of land in the Northwest 14 of Sect on 33. Town 4 North. Range 8 West Commencing at the North 1'4 post of Soctton 33; thence South 2647.5 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes West 1593.18 feet to tho Point of Beginning, thenco North 15 degrees 05 rrrnutes East 247.7 feet: thenco North 35 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds West 84.10 feet; thenco South 84 degrees 51 min­ utes 45 seconds West 270 feet; thence duo North 200 feet; tncnce North 89 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds West 400 feet to the point on Gaskill Plat; thenco South to East and West 1/4 lino: thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes East 646 82 feet to tho Point of Beginning. Parcel 2: A parcel 0! land in the Northwest L4 of Section 33. Town 4 Norin, Range 8 West, described as fol­ lows: commencing at the North 14 post of said Section 33. thence due South 2647.50 feet, thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes West along the East and West V4 Ime 912 88 feet, thence South 60 degrees 45 minutes West 142.35 foot, thence South 83 degrees 30 minutes Wost 121.80 feel thenco North 54 degrees 5 minutes 30 seconds West 362.10 feet, thence North 35 degrees 22 min­ utes 15 seconds West 218 feet to the Place of beginning, thence North 35 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds West 200 feet, thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds West 146.50 feet, thence duo South 200 feet, thence North 84 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds East 270 feet to the Placo of beginning. Parcel 3: Outlot B of Bal-Meer Subdivision on part of Section 23, Town 4 North, Rango 8 West. Parcel 4: Outlot A of Ba'.-Meer Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof. Town 4 North. Rango 8 West. Except. Commencing ut the Northeast comer of Outlot A of tho BAL-MEER SUBDIVISION accord­ ing to lhe recorded plat thereof, being a part of Section 33. Town 4 North, Range 8 West, as a Place ol Beginning; thence Soutn 84 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds West along tho North line of said outlot A, 1110 feet to tho Northwest corner of outlot A: thenco South 35 degrees. 22 minutes 15 seconds East. 70.66 feel along the West lot I ne of said outlet A. thence North 69 degrees 27 minutes 20 seconds East 103 59 feet parallel lo the South lot hne of said cut’ot A. thence Northwesterly approximately 41.5 feel to tha Place o’ Beg.nnng Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period w-.l! bo six (6) months ^om the dato of sale unless determined to be abandoned in accordance w.th MCLA 600 3241a, in which case the redemption penod will bo as provided by MCLA 600 3241a. If tn.s property is sold at a foreclosure sale by advertisement, during (he period of redempt’en. boriowcr/tnortgagor wi'l be responsible to the puf* chaser or to the mortgage holder lor physcal injury to tne property beyond wear and tear rvsult-ng from the normal use of the property if tho phys cal injury ts caused by or at the dllecll0n o( tne bonower/mortgagor Dated. January 6. 2014 OPTION 1 CREDIT UNION MORTGAGEE THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY Charles J H*em$tra (P-24332) Attorney for Mortgagee 125 Ottawa Ave.. NW, Suite 310 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 235-3100 �pao,i?-1hu'«iJy.Jilnu.Ty ?3. ;!014 _ Hn5t,ng:1 Bn„n„r Suspect’s escape leads to thorough vehicle inspections standing warrants in Eaton County. Ht v'^** wanted in connection with several m invasion incidents in Eaton and Barry cot by Julie Makiirewicz Writer New Barry County sheriff vehicles arc being ir.specied to make certain the standard -police package" uas installed. Shvrift Dar Leal said the department has new vehicles that were supposed to come already packaged and specially fit for police use • including rear doors that cannot be opened from the inside and rear windows that cannot be lowered from lhe inside. I he vehicles came into question when a Nashville man was being taken to the jail. While silting in the back seal of the police vehicle, Dan Replogle was able to maneuver his handcuffs to the front of his body instead ol behind his back He released his seatbelt. Phen, while the police vehicle was waiting to enter lhe intake area of the Barry County Jail. Rcplogle opened the back door of lhe vehicle and lied on foot through the sheriff’s department parking lot, according to Leaf. Rcplogle was arrested Jan. Ib on out- Rcplogle was apprehended in the nearby Burger King parking lol where he was caught try ing to steal a FedEx truck. Leaf said the department purchase Chevy Tahoe vehicles that are supjxise o come already equipped with a police paC' age that includes the rear doors and window s being inoperable, as well as more rugg suspension packages and special electnca packages for lights and other equipment. Leaf said his concern is that lhe vehicles may not have lhe police package installed and he wants to make certain all aspects of thc police package have been included. A mechanic is thoroughly checking all the vehicles, said Ixaf. Leaf said this is thc first time in his 25 years as an officer that this type of incident has occurred. Danielle Eileen Stonehouse, 29. Barry guilty Dec. 18 and was sentenced Jan. 15 in County, was sentenced to 48 months in prison Bany County Circuit Court. An additional Jan. 15 by Barry County Circuit Court Judge charge of operating and maintaining a lab Amy McDowell. Stonehouse pleaded guilty involving meth was dismissed. Brandenburg to the charge of operating and maintaining a must also pay fines and court costs of $198. Jab involving methamphetamine, second or Diane Lynn Patch, 59. Hastings, was sen­ subsequent offense. She was previously convicted in 2(X)7 and tenced to six months in jail and 24 months of 2010 for possession of marijuana and in 2013 probation after pleading guilty to a charge of for possession of analog dnigs. McDowell operating and maintaining a lab involving said .Stonehouse had four prior unsuccessful methamphetamines Three months of her jail sentence will be suspended with probation, probation orders. “You’ve blown it. You don’t do what and she will be on a tether system. Judge you’re supposed to do and you’ve built a his­ McDowell gave Patch credit for one day tory for yourself," said McDowell in ordering served in jail and ordered her to pay $798 in court fines and costs. In addition. Patch was lhe sentence. She said Stonehouse was a danger to the ordered to attend AA/Narcotics Anonymous community and had several chances to reha­ meetings three limes per week and get sub­ stance abuse treatment as recommended. bilitate herself. Stonehouse’s attorney asked the judge to Patch was sentenced Jan. 16. consider drug court for the woman who has Joshua Michael Wagner. 26. of Middleville suffered with drug addictions, she said, since she was about 18 years old. Stonehouse told was sentenced Jan. 16 for probation violation ........... in Barry County Circuit Court. He was the judge___ she was ‘grateful for her most recent lime in jail and that if saved lief life. She ordered to serve nine months in jail for each asked for another chance to turn her life of two counts of possession of marijuana and around. McDowell said she did not favor put­ domestic violence that occurred in 2013. He ting Stonehouse in the drug court program was given credit for 8! days jail time served. where she said she would likely fail again and Emilio Pena Rodriguez, 34, of Grand instead ordered the prison term. Stonehouse was credited with 118 days Rapids was ordered to continue probation as served in jail already and ordered to pay SI 98 ordered m 2011 and make child support pay­ ments as ordered. He appeared in Barry in court costs and fines. County Circuit Court Jan. 16 where Judge Kenneth Dee Brandenburg, 55, South McDowell issued the sentence to continue Lyon, was sentenced to 12 months in jail after probation. He is also ordered to pay $237 in pleading guilty lo a charge of possession of court fines and costs. Methamphetamine. Brandenburg pleaded Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Pets National Ads CENTRAL BOILER OUT­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE. Sale, clean, efficient, WOOD HEAT. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers, (6160877-4081. 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Thu netupaper vull nu LnoMirif’ly aevept any akcrii.inj; f. t K4| rit-tc *ht;h it tn violation of the Uw Out traden are Ixteby inforru-d that all duillui.'* a4-. erti-cj m ihlt nciu|iupcr arc available ,M, 4n oppcnuit:!) *•*'*’ To rrpjrt <lnuiin:nat><>n cal! the rao H>ming Center at r>|6-|5|..,9‘«) Tlu HUD toil (tec telephone number l*>r the heating impaired i» I son Sheriff urges residents to be vigilant against scaw*^ . ■'•"iff Writer . .................IT*1? that he was tn Incidents of fraud continue ll> ** a l,ri,bk‘l". jail in Mexico. He needed $ nnn M for area citizens ,,nd J County Shenlf to get out of jail. Th,, woman w- n'T *? '"i" 1 ,e fun^s dert1 K residents to be on the only to find out later her nma Mexico and not in jai) wal n0',n Leaf said residents need inK. ,. i । "If it sounds too 8(lod lo be true, don’t do it- >spa,bab|yn(1|^.'“.iu,lf. careful. The chances of being defrauded Tre He. said residenh double check greatly reduced if residents never provide everything before aIiy money. He phone 'an<:ia' inron"alion <>«r a also suggested havi„' . separate checking The Better Business Bureau has listed sev­ account and credit can! hist f»r <’nl’nc shoP‘ ping needs. Thnsc avco he said, should eral steps people can lake to help keep them­ have limited funds av.il ible so thal fruud selves safe from fraud. According to the Better Business Bureau occurs, other savings arc prOtected. Leaf said m many fniud ca^.lhc offer­ website, these tips will help avoid frauders live out of SU(e and jnanv Iivc out of the • Sign a card immediately when vou 7 country Bringing ihcm to justice or recover­ receive it in the mail. ing funds is nearly impossible. • Carry only the cards that will be used and He gave an exampjc of a woman who keep them secure. • Keep other cards that arc not regularly use recently called an &T nUmber she obtained * from a Google search on her smartphone. at home. • Keep a list of account and telephone num­ 'Die woman set up a service call and provided bers of card issuers in case cards are lost or a person she thought was an AT&T represen­ stolen. Card holders are not liable for unau­ tative with her debit card number to pay for thorized charges after reporting the loss or lhe service call. theft. Unfortunately, alOng with the charge of the • Keep a copy of this list both at home and service call, an additional 5830 was taken at work. from her account in the form of a Westeni • Notify the card issuer in advance of a Union transaction the nexl day. chhngc of address or of plans to travel outside Hie telephone number the woman used to of the U.S. make the appointment was not recognized by • Be very cautious about giving anyone the at&i. account number. In another recent incident, a woman told • Do not give bank cards to anyone. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Now is the time to prepare for tax season by Vonda VanTil Social Security' Public Affairs Specialist Following arc some answers to questions that may be helpful as people get ready for the upcoming tax season. Are Social Security benefits taxable? Yes. for some people with higher incomes. About one-third of those receiving Social Security benefits must pay taxes on some of their Social Security benefits, depending on the amount of their taxable income. Learn more at w'ww.socialsccurity.gov/planners/taxes.htm. Does Social Security send a tax form for Social Security benefits? Yes. Beneficiaries should receive their Social Security Benefit Statements (Form SSA-1099) for tax year 2013 on or before Jan. 31. After that, replacements can be requested on|inc at www.socialsecurity.gov/1099. H? had a baby m 2013. Does our child need a Social Security number? Yes. Most people apply for their baby’s Social Security number while they’re still in the hospital at the same time they register for the birth certificate. But if you didn’t, you’ll need to apply for y0Ur child’s Social Security number before you file your tax return in order to claim the child as a dependent. You’ll also need it if you CVcr ]y for government benefits on behalf of your child or your fam­ ily. Leam more aboiii Social Security cards and , . , numbers al xvwwAocialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. / chanyed my na,ne w/ien / gOt married last yc’Z' D°i!,leed to ^Port it to Social Security ? Yes. it you’ve legally changed your name due to marriage, divorce, court order or for any other reason, make sure you change your name w.th Social Security. well as with your employer. If you change with one source but not the other, it could cause your earnings to ‘Hyproperly recorded, and you may not get all of the benefits vou are entitled to when you become cligibIe for Social Security in the future. Failing to cha| c your name on your •‘StfCUrily ^’ord also could cause a delay in your receipt of any federal income tax refund. You cap more about your V(mran?eCUnty ,u,*ber a'ld hoW l° ch‘lrtgC your name at ww.^jalsecurity.gov/ssnum'"formal aboU' S0Ci’' cur"y. visn wttWs()cilll^unty.gov. (■ "rily il'niniJMS K,,aran canon number see ire." . and do not share it with(inies «',h • Use only reputable comp.** secure websites for online a cred* - F-mail is not secure. Never in it card number in an emailcontaining . Shred all paper documents con personal identifiers before d^Pps'nJjacCIT1Cnl • When expecting a new or n=P credit card or debit card, look for • Report a lost or stolen credit card or deb card immediately. . rharcCs. To protect against unauthorized c^qW always check statements and record*- r up on suspicious charges, even it > . small. Some identity thieves ,^PcnffX with a small unauthorized charge to see card owner will notice before thieves ta ’ next step. If the merchant docs not respond or rev er. thc charge, call lhe customer service number at the issuing bank and find out what i s process is to dispute a charge with a mer­ chant. , In addition to these tips. Leaf suggested people review their credit scores with the three major credit bureaus Equifax, Transunion and Experian. For more information about preventing fraud and identity theft and keeping credit cards safe, visit lhe Better Business Bureau website at www.bbb.org or thc federal trade commission at www.consumcr.ftc.gov. learned there were outstanding warrants for misdemeanor offenses on the driver from another county. While waiting for more information about those warrants, the offi­ cer placed the driver in the rear of the police An employee al lhe Cloverdale General vehicle and when questioned, the driver Store called police after she found what she admitted that a baggie of marijuana was in suspected was methamphetamines on lhe the glove box of the vehicle. The driver was floor of the store. Barry County Sheriff’s arrested and booked into the Barry County deputies recovered a small Ziploc bag con­ Jail. The incident occurred about 10:30 taining a blackish-gray substance that test­ p.m. ed positive as meth. Thc store clerk said she was sweeping when she found it on thc floor near the cash register. She told police she had no idea who dropped it there. The incident was reported Jan. 10 shortly before 11 p.m. The store is located on South M-43. Floor sweep uncovers drugs Tires slashed on three vehicles driveway Alleged drunk driver inA woman reported damage to three vehi­ cles parked in her driveway on Summit gets stuck in snow Drive Delton around 10:30 p.m. Jan. 9. The A 22-ycar-old Delton man was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Barry County Sheriffs deputies were called lo lhe scene of a vehi­ cle stuck in the snow about 9:45 p.m. Jan. 16 on Milo Road near Burroughs Road. Officers discovered an empty beer can lying on top of thc snow outside of the dri­ ver’s side door. Officers also delected the smell of alcohol on the driver’s breath. Officers conducted sobriety testing at the scene and determined the driver had been drinking. He was booked into the Barry County Jail. Gas customer drives off without paying An employee of thc BP South Station on M-37, Hastings, reported a driver pumped $58.74 of gas and then left the scene with­ out paying. The incident occurred Jan. 20 at about 10:26 p.m. The female driver was in a gold-colored van. The vehicle was head­ ing north on M-37. Driver hits tree, gets arrested for drunk driving A 58-ycar-old Delton man was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxi­ cated. The man was arrested Jan. 12 shortly before 2 a.m. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a single-vehicle accident on M-I79 Highway near Whitmore Road where the vehicle had struck a tree. Officers detected the smell of alcohol and conducted sobriety tests before arresting the man and taking him to the Bany’ County Jail. Driver arrested for possessing marijuana A 19-) ear-old Hastings man was arrested Jan. 11 and charged with possession of mar­ ijuana. A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy noticed the driver appeared nervous when he pulled into the Shell Station in Hastings. The officer learned the registration on the vehicle was expired and after leaving the station stopped the driver on Green Street near Michigan Avenue. Officers then woman said three vehicles were parked in die driveway and all three had flat tires. A pickup truck had a flat rear tire. A Dodge Caravan had passenger side front and rear tires slashed. And a passenger side rear tire was slashed on a Ford Fusion. Snowy roads put driver in ditch, then in jail A 21-year-old Hastings man was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy was investigating a property-dam­ age accident at about 1 a.m. Jan. 18 on Grange Road near West State Road in Irving Township. The officer was west­ bound on Grange Road when he noticed the car in the north side ditch. He said the driv­ er was sitting in the car. The officer detect­ ed the smell of alcohol and conducted sobriety tests at the scene. The driver was then arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Police investigate source of graffiti Hastings police are investigating two dif­ ferent locations that were spray painted with graffiti. Police were called Jan 14 first to lydeii Park where graffiti had been sprayed on the pump house building Police were able to track lhe suspects to a point when.- thc> entered I>den Park and then walked back to West Mill Street. Later, the same day police were called to the 1000 block ol Last State Street where someone had spray painted the back of another build­ ing. Some of the images on this building were similar to the images .n Tyden Park Pob« are conttnuing l0 invcMiglltc thc Traffic stop leads to arrest o» outstanding wa„imu o'1;' '"'S5 n'“" mined there was no abducti<2 L™ investigation, they xton.^t ?“nng lhe,r on three outstmdin a <ln\er wanted was arrested and tv .Warnints- The man County Jaj| K>kcd int« The Barry �A Vikings seal victory with pan* ’3 lhe Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 23. 201 I at foul line h' Bn tt Un.m(,r Lakewood’s va//"’.'','''h".'r snapped a four-gan.,'i .>s ^‘sketball team visiting I ansing ChrkrMn£Mrvak by «>Ppim> v^ings |ei\ ‘U'V4’60Tue^a>jumping out to u 20 14 , W .,he after quarter “ • ,ead in the opening Lakewood took * • the third quarter w ith ", 'i s o* thc bal|g»mc in held the Pilgrilns to ""i' .kings third quarter. r 8°als m that Colin O’Mara 1»| 1 . points. He hit three'th rl."i vY'kint:s "i'11 22 of-8 from the tree rhnmT" “”** 7' Lakewood's Colin O’Mara looks to get a shot up against Corunna during the second half Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood Was solid at the free throw line as a team, knocking down 27 of its 35 attempts. Daniel Sauers had eight free throw attempts in the fourth quarter alone, and hit six ot them. He finished with ten points lor the Vikings. Kaleb Makley had ten points too, Joe Parks eight and Alex Caudy IS. Candy was S-of-1 Oat lhe foul-line. The Vikings dosed out the win by going J6-of-l8 as a team from lhe line in the final eight minutes. Caudy also had 14 rebounds to go with his IX |X)ints. Makley added nine boards. O’Mara had six rebounds and four assists. Makley and Sauers had three assists each. Lansing Christian w as led by Malt Havcy’s 21 points. He had 14 in the first half. The Pilgrims also got 12 points from I orest Bouyer. 1 he Vikings arc now 3-7 overall, but they are still chasing their first Capital Area, Activities Conference White Division win. ’Hie Vikings fell to 0-4 in the conference w ith a 77-54 loss at Williamston Monday and an XI-6X loss to visiting Corunna Friday. Lakewood head coach Wayne Pierer field guessed that 23 or 24 of his team’s 28 turnovers Friday night were against Corunna’s full-court pressure. Those turnovers quickly led lo baskets for the Cavaliers, which led to an S1-6S victory for Corunna. "They pressed us and we turned it over.” Pierceficld said. "They hit a few threes in lhe first half too, but w e had as lol of turnovers on their press which resulted in lay-ups. “We hadn’t really seen pressure like that all season. We had a great plan in for attacking their zone and it worked lo a *T’ the first two or three trips dow n lhe court, then w e just did­ n’t handle it very well after that. We were let­ ting their traps gel to us, missing our cutters and throwing not scry sharp passes.” Corunna scored 25 points in the opening never totally out of the ball game. They turned the Cavaliers over 21 times them­ selves. "They didn’t score very many time; in their half-court set,” Pierceficld said. “Most of their baskets were in transition and off turnovers. I thought our defense was solid and I thought our rotations arc getting better and we’re growing every day in our half court defense.” O’Mara had a team-high 22 points for Lakewood. Candy added 13 points, Nate Kauffman 12 and Parks had eight. O’Mara hit The Vikings’ Alex Caudy crashes into Corunna’s Grant Renwick (22) as he tries to get a shot up in the lane during the second hdlf of Friday s CAAC-White con­ test at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) quarter and 21 more in thc second quarter to take a 46-34 lead into the half-time break. Mikhail Myles had 16 of those 46 points in lhe first half tor the C avaliers and finished with a game-high 26 points. Josh Fattcl added 14 points and MJ Myles and Spencer Mort had nine each. Despite all the turnovers, the Vikings were Caledonia edges Wikmgs in dose oon-teagw® dual by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Benji Stevens made sure Jordon Bennett didn’t have a chance to beat the Fighting Scots. Caledonia’s varsity wrestling team scored a 33-30 victory over visiting Lakewood at thc tri hosted by the Fighting Scots Monday evening. Caledonia also scored a 56-12 win over Fremont on the night, while lhe Vikings were l-l with a 59-15 win of its own over Fremont. Lakewocxl rallied from a 24-9 deficit to pull within 27-24 with two matches to go. Stevens managed lo score an early reversal in the second period against Viking 145-pounder Jeremy Innes though, and stuck him 56 sec­ onds into the period to clinch the victory for Caledonia. "Oh. my gosh, that wits amazing,” said Caledonia head coach Roger Singleton. "I would describe it as he wrestled out ol his mind and came through for us big time. He just made our line-up this y ear and he actual­ ly didn’t gel to wrestle until January of this year. He kept with it. kept in lhe room and kept working hard, and ended up giving us a performance like that. I’m really proud of him.” • The Scots then forfeited the 152-pound bout to Bennett, the 2013 state runner-up, something Singleton apologized to him for after lhe match. Lakewocxl head coach Bob Veitch saw a few- spots where he thought his team should have given up less than six points and a cou­ ple spots where maybe the Vikings could have won larger decisions than they did. •We’re still not wrestling like we should be.” Veitch said. Max Charles couldn’t have done any more. He spurred the Viking comeback with a pin of Xzavier Bryant-Comer in the 135-pound LHS honors Joppie for his part in World Series title Dave Joppie addresses the crowd during half-time of the Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team’s contest with Corunna Friday night. Viking varsity baseball coach Denny Frost (left) and his team honored Joppie Friday night, a 1984 Lakewood High School graduate, for helping the Boston Red Sox organization win the 2013 World Series. Joppie is the hitting instructor for the Red Sox’s AAA affiliate, the Pawtucket Red Sox. (Photo by Perry Hardin Trojan boys roll to second victwy over GRCC Cougars Thomapplc Kellogg’s varsity boys’ bowl­ ing team scored its second victory of the sea­ son over conference foe Grand Rapids Catholic Central, topping the host Cougars 27-3 Wednesday. The Trojans took control of the match by­ winning both baker games, then won four of lhe five individual points in the first regular game to go ahead 19-1. Derek Chandler rolled a 166, Daniel ’ Jousma a 209, Israel Torres a 198 and Jonathan Campbell 188 to earn the-four indi­ vidual points for TK. Die Trojans also got a 174 from Matt Miller in that first regular game. In the second game, TK got points thanks to a 119 from Matt Ranes, a 173 from Jousma and a 221 from Miller. Brandon Boonstra added a 121 and Campbell a 172. Catholic Central topped the TK ladies 26-4 Wednesday. Chyann Cross rolled a 125 and Sandra Gcrou a 138 to get points for TK in the first individual game, with the team also getting solid scores from Amber VanMeter (139) and Samantha Churchill (147). In the second individual game. TK got points thanks to Churchill’s 149 and Gerou’s 163. The Trojans travel to Wayland for a league match-up this afternoon. BOWLING SCORES mI Caledonia’s Jake VanderVeen (left) nears an escape early in the second period of his 215-pound match against Lakewood's Luke Tromp Monday evening at the Caledonia Tri. (Photo by Brett Bremer) pounds. decision over the Vikings’ Garrett Phelps in bout. , , ., x Caledonia’s heavyweights did much of the the 171-pound match. Caledonia’s Zane Austin Kiet/man followed that up with a 6­ 2 win over the Scots’ Jordan Steiner at 140 work. Joseph Alcala scored a 12-0 major Gorby followed that up with a pin of Ben Lubbers in 2 minutes 25 seconds al 189 pounds. Jake VanderVeen won a major deci­ sion for the Scots al 215 pounds, topping Luke Tramp 10-0. Caledonia also had Connor Merren pin John Jackson 2:23 into the 103-pound match and Jarred Smith top Billy Hamilton 11-5 al J 30 pounds. Singleton was also pleased w ith the' way Noah Williams battled in a (,.q joss t0 Mitchell Sutherland at 119 pounds. Lakewood was helped out by a void in the Caledonia line-up at 125 pounds. The Vikings also had Cash Thompson score a 5-2 win over Vincent D’Amico at 160 pounds and Gabe Bowen top William Alleging 3-1 in the 285pound match. Bennett and Phelps had pins for (|1C Vikings in the win over Fremont. and the Vikings got 36 points I ram Fremon( voids. Charles. Kietznum and lhonipS()n had wins for Lakewixid as well Lakewood came into the match after a solid day a the Fowlerville u herc they took lhe title at thc Mike Fow ler In'dational w ith a perfect 5-0 record. T he Viki”fs toPpcd Charlotte 36­ p°riodB°' ’heir 112-pound ma,Ch Monday in Cal^nla"(p8KebydSett 33 in the championship ma<ch. the msl P" Bremer) three three pointers and had a seven rebounds. Caudy and Kauffman had three jj], each, and Ben Dillion led Lakewtx three steals. Piercefield thought he saw a lot ol in his team despite the loss Friday n,rt|1C ’Jhere was especially improvement <’n t offensive end, where the Vikings really sin­ gled in their previous contest. Lakewcxxl returns to league action Friday nt Springport. 7 Monduy Mixerettcs Nashville Chiropractic 53-23; Kent Oil 52­ 24; Dean’s Dolls 43.5-32.5; Dewey’s Auto Body 37.5-38.5; Creekside Growers 37-39 Good Games and Scries • N. Potter 169­ 447; J. Alflen 168; L. Elliston 190; V. Carr 172; S. Nash 146; D. Anders 152: K. Eberly 215-564; T. Redman 139. Senior Citizens Ward’s Friends 53.5-26.5; Rosie’s 48.5­ 31.5; Pin Seekers 47-33; Butterfingers 46.5­ 33.5; M&M’s 45.5-34.5; Sun Risers 44.5­ 35.5; Has Beens 43-37; Early Risers 40-40; Just Having Fun 39-41; King Pins 37.5-42.5; Jan's Team 30-50 Women’s Good Games and Series - M. Wieland 179-481; J. Madden 205-570; E. Ulrich 164-477; G. Meaney 161; A. Tasker 153; M. Kingsley 145-363. Men’s Good Games and Series - R. Hart 134-372; .Saldivar 184; F. Vinging 196; G. Forbey 165-454; R. Boniface 191-515; II. Bowman 192-542; R. McDonald 245-643; L. Dunn 186-444; G. Waggonner 20-1-552; R. Obreitcr 197; K. Schantz 167-450; P. Scobey 198. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 52-16’: Brush Works Painting 40-30; Delton Suds 36-36*; Eye & EN1’ 34­ 30; Boniface Construction 30-38*. ' ♦ Games to be made up. Good Games and Series Women • A, Tasker 158-397; D. Huver 189-535. G. Meaney 192-459; S. Beebe 192-481; A. Norton 166-446p; J. Rice 183-537; 1. Christopher 182-482. Good Games and Series Men • B. Terry 210. Tuesday Trios C&N Girls 45.5-30.5; CB’s 44-31: Coleman Agency 43.5-38.5; Team #1 38-34; Sue’s learn 38-34; Look Ins. 35-27; Team Tbrkey 32-44; Broadway BP 32-43 High Game - Mike 238; Shirlee V. 224; Tammy D. 203. High Series - Mike 566; Shirlee V. 555; Tammy D. 520. . Tuesday Night Mixed J .Ba,r 42;Hur,ess Machine Shop 37.5; Carls Soli Water 37.5; Boyce Milk Haulers 35. High (Janie -1) Cherry 211; P. Scobey 203; D Blakely 203; M Burd 2(X); G. Hause 199; C Stecby 192; B. Ramey 157. High Series - C. Stecby 529; M. Burd 427. Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 59; Oreoz 38 1/2: Street Bowlers 37 12; Happy Hookers 35: The Wild Bunch 30 1/2; Why So Serious 29, The Incivdibowls 28 1/2. Good Games and Series • HBixler I4O-.163: S. VanDenBun? 202; N. Sta* 194; I. Shephard 151; R. Hum 125?’ Men’s Good Gaines imd Series • E Gh*’ 22I-586;T. Santana 220In o3 2«*>-512; A. Slora 206­ 50 ; B Heath 169 4%; B. Biek 189-476; C. Guleh 186-515; C. Santana 201: T Myers 142; L. Carlson 133. �pa9< t4 Thursday. January 23 |ta5(i TK cheer wins jamboree by more thani h> Brvrt Bremer . tywn Editor The \jans were a couple points better jhan «ver>onc else in round one at the first Ok Go d Green Jamboree of the season Wednesday m Middleville. They were a dozen points better than everyone else m round three. The gap in round two was closer to 20 points. Thomnpple Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team dominated the firet conference jamboree of the season, putting together a three-round score ot 724.44 points. Hastings, which had the second best score in each of the first two rounds, was second with a total score of 687.7. The Trojans outscored lhe Saxons 217.04 to 197.40 in round two, accounting for much of the final gap. “Four of their five skills were very clean today, said TK head coach Abbv Kanitz. •That round is all about precision.”' The Trojans weren’t just precise. They were precise at tough skills. “The back nick is worth more points, and it helps if you do them well, and they’re doing it well.” Kanitz said. Hastings head coach Amy Hubbell, who was very pleased with (he way her girls per­ formed in round two still saw that as the biggest difference between her team and the Trojan team. “In round two. their skills looked really, really good,” Hubbell said of her girls. “Looking to get tucks in there. I’m very close and that will make my score go way up because a tuck is worth more points.” A Thornapple Kellogg stunt group per­ forms during its round three routine Wednesday at the OK Gold/Green Jamboree in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ‘‘Lvetythim, cke rcaI|y dosc (With IK) on Because Tv tucks, .md good, sohd nicks, she's seorinp. .veil on them. She gets to take her 5c„rc anj multiply it by 1.4 and I don i have a | 4 skill right now so 1 c".’■iu.st ’.na,*1CTn.njeally I can't ca,chl,CT" ,,„iUroJan’ ““'Scored Hastings 220.80 lo 21 n.70 in round one.‘j K finished the night off Wo4??86,60 in round three. Hastings scored a 1.6 and Grand Rapids Catholic Central Ln day s seet,nd-best round three score, a 274.60. Catholic Central was third in the overall standings, with a 571 12. followed by Hamilton 631.28, Wayland 617.40, Byron Z^and West 559.7 and Ottawa Hills 537.6. !n,j?ns honored their three seniors. Kayla Curtis. Kassidy Olthousc and Adrian Sinkler, and their parents nt the end of the meet. Kanitz said it was t|ie first lime this season that her team has put three solid rounds t0?<L!jCr *n thc sarne competition. “We arc far from checking off any round as complete, she said. “We have stuff to work on in every round for sure, because there’s a much bigger picture for this team and they have some very big goals. This is a stepping stone.” I he league was slated lo meet for another jamboree at Byron Center Wednesday. The league is at Wayland next Wednesday. Saxon stunt groups work on getting their fliers off the mat during their round three performance at the OK Gold/Green Jamboree in Middleville Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikings, Saxons and Lions work out kinks at by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings have won their division at every invitational they’ve competed in this season, but that doesn’t mean everything is hunky-dory. Lakewood won the Upper Division title at Saturday’s Lakewood Viking Cheerfest, top­ ping Hastings and Grand Ledge for lhe tro­ phy, but the Vikings were 16 points back of Ovid-Elsie, which won lhe Lower Division title. Lakewood head coach Kim Manin is wor­ ried about her team being the best that it can be. more than being better than other teams. She was concerned that her team struggled with its back tucks in round two. ”As a coach, you expect them lo go out and do what they are capable of doing.” said Martin. “When you can hit stuff in practice, they should be able to do it in a match. Like a basketball player shooting free throws, you can shoot them in practice you’d belter be able to do it in a game." She was pleased with most of the rest of the day though. Her team bad the best round one score of lhe day, a 234.20, then added a 207.554 in round two and a .308.10 in round three. That was good for a total of 752.22 points. Martin said her team’s round three per­ formance was better than it had been al the previous meet and that her girls performed solid walkovers and handsprings in round two as well as showing off some improved liming. Hastings was second in the Upper Division with a score of 752.22 and Grand Ixdge third at 639.96. Ovid-Elsie won lhe Lower Division with a total score of 768.80, followed by Portland 676.60. Belding 669.20, and Maple Valley 240.60. The Lions did not participate in round three. Hastings head coach Amy Hubbell made big changes to the tumbling skills in round three after some execution problems in her Maple Valley’s varsity competitive cheer team works its way through its round two performance Saturday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) team’s conference opener last Wednesday. She was pleased with the results, which gave lhe Saxons fewer chances lo make small mistakes. The Saxons scored a 228.00 in round one, a 207.54 in round two and a 290.70 in round three. Hubbell said she added a full-tuck twist for Kayla Anible during Friday’s practice, and despite some apprehension by Anible at first she nailed that tumbling skill during round three Saturday. Die Saxon coach also saw solid tumbling performances from Michelle Howlett, Gabby Nusbaum and Ferris set to join DK Hall of Fame Friday Delton Kellogg High School will honor Gene Nusbaum and Bill Ferris as its 2014 inductees into the Delton Kellogg Athletic Hall of Fame Friday. Nusbaum participated in football, cross country, baseball and track and field during the fall and spring at Delton Kellogg High School, but his first love was basketball. A 6­ 4 center, Nusbaum was named All­ Kalamazoo Valley in his junior and senior seasons. In 1965, Nusbaum was Student Council president at Delton and was class Siilutatorian upon graduation. ” Wilh scholarship offers from the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University, be chose Kalamazoo £Oj[ege f°r Bs academic reputation. He moved from center to guard at KCollege, leading the team to a MIAA champi­ onship. twice earning first leant all-league honors, and leading the conference in scoring his senior year. He was named lhe Ope Davis Outstanding Athlete of the Year at Kalamazoo College in 1969. Ferris was a four-year varsity letter-winner jn football, wrestling and track and field. He was voted Delton Kellogg’s Athlete of the Year upon his graduation in 2001. Ferris was a two-way lineman in football, who earned All-KVA honors three times and was voted all-state his junior and seniors sea­ son. He helped lead Delton to a league cham­ pionship and a spot in the MHSAA playoffs in his senior year. In wrestling, Ferris was a four-time state medalist who finished with a record of 176­ 23. He was lhe stale champion at heavy­ weight his senior year after leading Delton Kellogg to two KVA and two district titles and winning three district and three regional titles for himself. A two-time state qualifier in track and field, he helped his team to four KV/\ titles wilh his performance in lhe discus and the shot put. He was All-KVA four times in each of the events, and earned a regional title in lhe shot pul his senior year. Thc ceremony will be held between the girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball games Friday against Maple Valley, at around 7:15 p.m. Lakewood’s girls finish off their round three performance Saturday, on their way to winning the big school championship at their own Viking CheerFest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hubbell and Katherine Cybulski in thc third round. The day’s Lower Division champions from Ovid-Elsie scored a 231.30 in round one, a 224.50 in round two and a 313.00 in round three. Maple Valley started the day with a 184.70 in round one. then added a 155.90 in round two. They Lions chose not to perform in round three because of a couple of girls who were unable to perform with the team Saturday. “They did really good,” said Lion head coach Sarah Huissen. ‘‘I was proud of what we did. We had to switch everything around al the last minute all over again. It’s back to the drawing board for round three.” Huissen said she expected to have a round three performance ready for Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference jamboree which was planned for last night al Schoolcraft. A Irio of Saxons shout to the crowd during their round two performance Saturday at the Lakewood Viking Cheerfest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK boys rally in fourth for win over Irish Delton Kellogg rallied front a 41-35 deficit •« lhe stan of the f()urth quarter to score a 58­ 55 vu-torj. ov * .q Hackett Catholic Central Monday. . The Panthers Were 12 one P°il11 in lhc second half. re Jeff Mtnehart led the charge for 'he Panthers with 20 * inls and six rebounds. Undon Grizzle p^d in 12 !»■«'« a"d j-gelkraut, Anthonv Iloutrow and Fny Points Iron, Noah Evan Wenzel led Delton Kellogg with 20 points and Jack Dales added 12. .The Panthers started attacking the basket late in the ball game. That led to fouls, which ted to points. Hie Panthers were 10-14 al the free throw line in lhe final eight minutes, and got a couple big three-pointers Delton Kellogg is now 5-6 overall and 3-6 in lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association. : The Panthers return lo action at home Friday against Maple Valley, then will be at Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday. knocked off Delton K bIL°mgg . ,W 44 Pennfield in Buttle Creek Friday KUI Die host Panthers led’ throuehonr .. XXXX Mtnehart led Delton points. While Leighton To&htti,,\ " seven and Michael Robinson had five P'd *n �pad0 15 Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday, January ?3. ?0t4 — Trojan defense causes trouble for b> Brett Bremer , • . u . Editor icKnt" a"8“mcs couldl>> I* more dif- MM’Xb'r bt‘ng "bullicd" a< Grand Rapid. Calholn. Central, according to head coach Jexscc Bays, Thomappk Kellogg’s varMty prls basketball team Jas the one diet Jmg the action in Hastings Friday night. f’ddtVnfPC Kd,°^ sccncd «’’> first OK Gr Id C onterence victory ol the season Friday, toppmg the host Saxons 51-22. Grand Rapids Catholic Central topped thc Trojans 51-13 in the conference opener in Grand Rapids last Tuesday. ‘ “We gut bullied 0I1 Tuesday. They just Hat OU1 took It to us," Said Bays after I riday night s victory ’ Thciy wasn t a lot of screaming (in prac­ tice Wednesday). There wasn’t a lot of. Tm drnppomied in you.’ We had a talk about what we needed to do to get back playing the way we know we’re capable of. It showed tonight that that worked. But, we have to con­ sistently* play at a higher level.” I saw the focus on lhe defensive end (Friday) where we lacked in thc Catholic Central game, where we were giving up the lane. We were focused and it was five players focused on doing their job for the team. That wax big for us.” The Trojans’ defensive effort Friday focused on Saxon sophomore forward Maddic Dailey. With the trio of Brandi Weslow. Jenna Shoobridge and Grace Possett helping lead the defensive effort up top. the Trojans held Dailey lo just six points. ha g0,,n.Ck±.r?y Maddi'-> 5" lev." Bays saidKn that’s (heir best and (bey Io-*,'*’ \ ,lte •«« •> lot and duty depend <>n ltr' We Wanted to ' . . ..„ay something- l hat s what we like <i!> 1 know Maddic dtdn I lave the samc g.1|])e dial die usually does, bu things like that ate Xout of respect. When a coach has respccl The Saxons’ Kaylie Lumbert looks for help in the post as Thornapple Kellogg defenders Brooke Bauman (32) and Brandi Weslow (12) close in during the second quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) f<,The Trojans were ,”;‘" '":ni:'n with Dailev most of the night, and trapping everyone else □II over the floor. It was successful ftt)m (h . art- TK led ' 2’5 ‘•uan« -nd upped •L lead to 24-7 by half-time. " -•We knew that they run a j.j.j half-court lrap and we practiced against it all week.” said Hastings head coach Mike Engle. ‘We did not defend ourselves as quickly in prac­ tice. nearly as quickly, not even close to as quickly as they did in the game” ji didn’t help the Saxons that the Trojans had a solid shooting night. Behind Graham, Victoria Fuller had 13 points. Hastings was led by Grace Meade’s eight points. Dailey had six. Both teams had Tuesday night off. The Trojans will be al home against Wayland Friday while lhe Saxons travel to face Grand Rapids Catholic Central. TK and Hastings are both 7-3 overall this season and l-l in the OK Gold Conference. Hastings guard Grace Meade pushes the ball ahead as Thornapple Kellogg's Erin Scheidel gives chase during Friday night’s OK Gold Conference contest at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikes have trouble slowing down Pilgrims’ Terry Lakewood had a two-point lead al the half, but couldn’t hold on in a non-conference clash with Lansing Christian Tuesday. The Pilgrims outscored lhe Lakewood var­ sity girls’ basketball team 13-4 in the third quarter and went onto a 37-29 victory'. The Vikings scored just 17 points through the first three quarters. “Wc did a good job at getting into our offense, we just struggled scoring.” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost, who’s team is now 1-8 overall this season “If wc had convened wc could have pushed lhe lead out and made them come to us." Mikayla Terry' took it lo the Vikings, lead­ ing Lansing Christian with 24 points. She was * 10-of-12 al lhe free throw line. She was the only Pilgrim with more than four points. Frost said his girls needed to do a better job of recognizing and paying attention to the opponent’s lop threat. Marie Hendrickson led Lake wood’s offense with eight points. Emily Barker added six points and Konnor Geiger finished with five. “It is a little disappointing because I felt we had a chance with game," Frost said. “Il was not for lack of effort, wc have to find a way to score.” The Vikings also scored 29 points the night before, in a 56-29 Capital Area Activities Conference White Division loss at Williamston. “Their pressure got us into a faster pace Lakewood guard Karly Morris tries to drive around Corunna’s Rylie Martin during Friday night’s CAAC-White contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) then we can be successful.” Frost said. “When we got into our sets we did some good things.” Hendrickson had seven points and seven rebounds to lead the Vikings. Karly Morris added six points and Jessyca Stoepkcr had five. They are very athletic, so it was a lough match for us on defense.” said Frost. “We executed better coming out of the half. We got Maple Valley 171-pounder Travis Franks (left) holds down Parchment’s Sean Rantz during their match Wednesday at Olivet High School, where the Lion team scored a 51-21 victory over the Panthers. Franks won his match with Rantz by pin in the sec­ ond period. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions go to Olivet to score victory over Parchment team A dav of work and a more manageable oDOoncnt helped thc Maple Valley varsity wrestling ’<--am score its first Kalamazoo Valiev Association victory of the season Wednesday. I ion coach Tony Wawierma said his guys • »d hard in practice Iasi Tuesday and W >rroed to d»e ma! wi,h a ,nuch bcUer e,fort rcIu. parchment al Olivet Wednesday than ag,y’d\jvl-n Monday in lough league losses lo c hnokralt and Constantine Monday SC Lions topped thc Panthers 51-21. * nie Valley gol pins from Donavan : rll2 pounds), Sam Bonney (125), Ge°»^epix)cy (152>- 'i™v‘s Pranks (171), rv Rosenberger (215) and Austin Z n'.V i285) in l,le vic!ot>Cfel*L »ejj bested Parchment’s Floyd m '’-O in 135-pourid bout, the only RU5S .• 1. .natch the Lions won Wednesday, six-num etl al 145 pounds and Baird al J4so” . ‘ forfeit lor the Lions. JO-3 won ?flS were sixth Saturday al thc Thc 7 . B.j| Memorial Tournament hosiShawn ed by Quincy, finishing tied with Brooklyn Columbia Central behind Addison, White Pigeon, Niles Brandywine, Coldwater and Gobles. Franks at I7I pounds had the best finish of the day for the Lions, placing second. He P?‘rA0f pins beforv 8ellin8 «uck by Coldwater s Austin Siegel with one second remaining in the opening period of the cham­ pionship match. Creller at 215 pounds and Nathan Baird at io “<:h1wc" ,h,rd. »"<1 Kodee Crouch at 119 pounds was fourth Modert on his shoulders 2:29 She “Ts’ uXdSnnaHt'^^^' i- Wawicniia said that Pixiev at t o i Cole Decker at 189 and RosenJ J„^285 pounds all wrestled well as We|i d , 285 was wrestling up a WeShTcl °7n^^er usual spot at 215 8hl C'“sshis g(xxl energy from more kids." Corunna topped the Vikings 46-22 at Lakewood High School Friday in CAACWhite action. “I was disappointed with our effort espe­ cially after a win. but it is part of thc growing process. We have to regroup and be ready wilh three games next week." said Frost. Tay lor Van11 .and led the Vikings wilh six points. Brooke Stahl added five points. Lakewood guard Stevie Sutton (12) races past Corunna’s Lauren Ruess on her way to the basket during Friday night’s CAAC-White contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Frost was pleased with how the girls off the bench competed in the second half, including Stahl who was able to knock down a couple shots late in the ball game. Hendrickson had a team-high five rebounds, and Millie Potter added four. The Vikings are now I-IO this season and 0-4 in the CAAC-White. They’ll return to conference action Friday at Stockbridge. Lion Sadies beat Falcons again Maple Valley’s varsity gjr|s- basketball team scored its second victory of the season over Constantine when it traveled to face the Falcons Tuesday. The Lions upped their record to 2-7 on the year wilh their 34-30 win. Maple Valley got off to a good start, outscoring the Falcons 21-14 in the opening half. Olivia Ricketts led the Lions with 11 points, and drew the focus of the Falcon defense during the second half of t|le contest. Constantine outscored the Lions 11 -7 in the fourth quarter to tighten up tfle scorc -n end. ‘ Maple Valley also got six points from Jacey Wood, five from Emma McGlocklin and four from Emily Mattocks in die win. Ashley Loose led Constantine with ten points, and Emily Schrock added eight points. Maple Valley is now 2-6 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. It was tough to see improvements in the final score Friday, but Lion bead coach Landon Wilkes was happy with the effort his girls showed in a 66-32 loss to visiting Olivet. "Olivet is a good ballclub. TbCy s|lol (|1C ball extremely well in l]ic first half,” Wilkes said. “They’re well coached. I was very pnnjj of our kids of not backing < own, Mj|) p|ayjng aggressive and doing ll,e lh,“ps we ask them to do. 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January 23. - Tho Hastings Bnnn.tt 0 • i inft* TK had a four-point lead heading tf)C by Brett Bremer Sports Editor •‘Nothing. Thai’s what 1 K head coach Mlke Rynearson thought could have gone better for his team Friday night in Hastings. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity bi>ys’basket­ ball team improved to 2-0 in the OK Gold Conference with a 63-29 victory over the Saxons. ' It was a whole team effort, even thc guys that played in that last quarter were hitting shots and the energy, it didn’t feel like we were in Hastings. It felt like we were at TK. We played hard-nosed defense, and that’s normally what Hastings plays,” Rynearson said. lhe Trojans led from start to finish. Hastings came out in a 1-3-1 zone, and TK guard Louis Koepke shot the Saxons out of it. He hit a three-pointer 30 seconds into thc game, and TK led the rest of the way. Koepke scored his team’s first seven points, but foul trouble limited him a bit lhe rest of the night. The Trojans had struggled a bit against the 1-3-1 zone of Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the conference opener Tuesday in Middleville. “He hits a big three right off the get-go. and then 1 think we score another bucket and boom they’re out of that (1-3-1),’’ Rynearson said. ‘‘We struggle in it and maybe they stay in it and things don’t go our way right away. He was a spark plug to get us all going. Then. Tommy Hamilton does his thing. He scored and got to the bucket when he wanted to and made free throws.” Hamilton led ’TK with 19 points. ClayFrancisco had nine, Clayton Kruisenga fin­ ished the night with eight points, Tom Williamson had seven, and Dalton Phillips finished with five. TK had nine different guys score in the win. A handful of Hastings turnovers in the first few minutes helped TK to a 12-2 start. The Trojans led 19-6 by the end of thc opening quarter and upped that lead to 32-13 at thc half. “Defensively, you can’t ask for more than that. We had good ball pressure, we were tough around thc basket, we rebounded, we fourth quarter, but was nUtes. Chargers 24-1J in the final eight m |he Jared Minderhoud led the'.J j,wit five Chargers with 20 points, knockint four three-pointers. Brandon Kaptcin.' t)OUnd-’»threes, added 14 points and e,Tni ,|nd sjx Austin Brower chipped in six P°n boards. . . ,|1O had TK got 20 points from Francisco, 4_of_4 an amazing shooting night. He from two-point range, 4-of-5 from * j three-point line, and 8-of-9 at the frc linc. He also had six rebounds. -rroians. Hamilton added 14 points for tlre Cronkright had four points and six rc o Thornapple Kellogg’s Louis Koepke and Hastings' Zach McMahon collide as they go after the basketball during the first half of Friday night’s OK Gold Conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) made shots," Rynearson said. He credited former TK head coach Lance Laker for some of the effort. Laker joined thc Trojans at practice after their win over Catholic Central and worked on some drills and some team building exercises. •‘From that moment on their energy level was through thc roof. Apparently they didn’t sleep last night and it carried them through to today and they just came out with a lot of energy,” said Rynearson. Peter Beck did his best to try’ and carry Hastings, finishing with nine points and ten rebounds. Hastings also got eight points from Alex McMahon. Thc Trojans forced 20 Saxon turnovers in the ball game. The Trojans return to league action at home against Wayland Friday while the Saxons visit Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Hastings is now 2-6 overall and 0-2 in the Saxon guard Aaron Bronson (right) looks to get a pass around Thornapple Kellogg’s Clayton Kruisenga during the fourth quarter Friday night at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) OK Gold. ’Fhe Saxons fell 45-35 at DeWitt in a non-conference contest Tuesday. Fhe Saxons fell behind 33-18 in the first half, and battled back in the ballgame a bit by limiting the Panthers to just two points in thc third quarter. • The defense was improved from the first half in thc Saxons’ second-half rally, but Delton tops Irish second time around It was a 35-point swing Monday. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls' basketball team improved to 3-9 overall and 3-7 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 46-21 victory at Hackett Catholic Central. The Panthers fell to the Irish by ten points in their first meeting of the season. “These girls really wanted this one bad,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “They did it. We’re proud of them. Good progress, good improvement, you could see thc confidence coming up a little bit. “ Kristen Mohn led Delton Kellogg with 16 points and Sarah Rendon had 13 points. Morgan Champion chipped in six points and ten rebounds and Lindsey VanderVeen had six points as well. . Coach Mohn was thrilled wilh lhe way his girls battled on the glass. Kristen matched Champion for the team lead in rebounds with ten. “We scored 17 points in thc first quarter and I think that kind of took some wind out of Hackett’s sails, which was kind of nice,” coach Mohn said. "We had a little press going and they turned it over a few times. 1 thought we boxed out really well tonight and that is something we have not done all y ear. We kept them on our backs and they didn’t get second and third opportunities .” Sadie Buday led Hackett wilh 11 points, but she was the only Irish player with more than two. Delton Kellogg will look for its second vic­ tory of thc season over Maple Valley Friday when it plays host to'the Lions on Hall of Fame night at Delton Kellogg High School. Pcnnficld topped the Delton Panthers 61­ 43 Friday. Coach Mohn said that 25 turnovers were lhe big difference h lhe ball game. “Until wc can start taking care of the bas­ ketball, we’re going to continue to struggle,” coach Mohn said. Pcnnficld scored 12 of its 22 third-quarter points off turnovers by Delton which led to lay-ups. Kristen Mohn led Delton Kellogg wilh 19 points -and ten rebounds. Rendon had 14 points. Coach Mohn was very pleased with thc efforts of Kelsi Kienitz and Laya Newland, especially rebounding lhe basketball. Shelby Miller led Pcnnficld with 23 points. Saxon head coach Steve Storrs said his guys couldn’t capitalize on enough of its scoring opportunities to overtake the Panthers. Beck led the Saxons with 11 points and 12 rebounds. McMahon added six points and Zach McMahon and Cole Harden had four points apiece. DeWitt got 11 points from Josh Borta and ten from Andrew Eible. The Trojans are now 4-4 overall and 2-0 in the OK Gold. They also fell in non-confcrencc clash Tuesday, 61-52 against Covenant Christian in Middleville The Saxons’ Drew White is bumped off his path to the basket by Thomapple Kellogg's AJ Sprague late in the fourth quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons top Bengals, but fall to state-ranked Catholic Central Hastings faced thc two teams on opposite ends of thc OK Gold Conference standings Wednesday in Grand Rapids. The Saxon varsity wrestling team topped a small, inexperienced Ottawa Hills squad 84­ 0. then fell to the defending conference champion Catholic Central Cougars 52-18. Zach Wilcox, Chase Reaser, Jason Slaughter and Nate Pewoski had the four vic­ tories for the Saxon team in its loss to state ranked GRCC. Health Center New name, expanded services, extended hours! Cherry Street Health Services will begin operating the former Health Connections clinic on February 3, 2014 Located in the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Offering Family Practice and Counseling Services New Hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m- - 5 p.m. Tues: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. . Accepting New Patients To schedule an appointment, call 269-945-4220 The split moved the Saxons’ record in league duals to 2-1 for lhe season. The Saxons were 3-2 Saturday at the tour­ nament hosted by Fowlerville. The Saxons lost close matches with Charlotte 39-34) and Fowlerville (42-34), and defeated Romulus 57-18. South Lvon 65-6 and VanderCook Lake 72-3. Travis Hoffman, Wilcox and Alex Traister were all 5-0 for the day for the Saxon team. Pewoski. Slaughter, Reaser, Mike Mansfield and Jeremiah Shaffer were al! 4-1. Thc Saxon program also had 'Ty ler Youngs, Billy Smith and Raidcn McCleod win their bracket in the JV competition at Fowlerville Saturday, while William McKeever, Jacob Dunn. David Lares and Noah Lumbert all placed second. The Saxon ‘B’ team sent wrestlers to Kelloggsville Wednesday, and the team went I-1, beating Kelloggsville 42-39 and falling to Calvin Christian 37-21. Smith, Dunn and McCleod all won both of their matches. Lady Vikes will raise funds with Hold ‘em tournament Feb. 8 lireLakewood Basketball Texas Hold 'em Poker loumanient will be held Saturday. Feb. LnfiddnlCn G°lf W,d Ban‘lue‘ Ce",er in H ?e )'ikin? Sirls’ basketball program is Theo u ?"• f'W food "««• I hen. will be cash prizes f„r a)I rlha|,uWe sWn^'lh "K W',h aPeci“‘ r*n«l-<able Tfif C J? I r W,U ,,lso include a fifth­ fifty rattle and a Final Table Bonus Rafilc evsju'lK-ml •bVgi'" 3 P m"nV othe P-P^ dinner and r Cherry Street# Health 5erv'ces mation p.la>^ wiU 01 3 ,Or more infer- � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-01-30.pdf 72d57198a829d5615dd6bb888dc1bed1 PDF Text Text mouse trap’ to distribute cotton seed Potholes are non-Par**s®n ______ See Story on Page 7 See Editor^ 0,1 p»ge 4 Delton wrestlers win pair of KVA duals See Story on Page 14 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 ANNER ...... *................““‘CAR-RT LOT**C 003 Hastings Public Library 227 E state St Hastings Ml 49056-1954 Thursday. January 30 2014 VOLUME 161. No. 5 Barry County’s future illustrated on sticky notes NEWS BRIEFS City needs input on recreation planning The City of Hastings is inviting public input on developing a five-year recre­ ation plan during an informational work­ shop at Hastings City Hall. 201 E. State St. Tuesday. Feb. 4. at 7 I .m. With the help of consultants from Viridis Design Group. the city is seeking ideas on current and future goals for parks, recreation and trails. Comments will be received at the meeting or through email submission to johnfa'Vtrdg.com. Further information also is available by calling the depart­ ment of public services at 269-945-2468. Study team members will address < questions and concerns at Tuesday’s j meeting. Map display s also will be avail- j| able for viewing. Death, grief | topics of upcoming I ILR classes J Michael Anton will teach a four-week class entitled “Death and Dying.” The class will overview various types of aliitudes. stages, circumstances, relationships and approaches to funeral ntes. Hie class will meet Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.. beginning Feb. 5. at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road. A second four-week class, “Loss and Grief.” will explore responses to various kinds of losses and altitude.', toward loss | g I 1 s j( i S and grief and approaches to healthy and unhealthy grieving, litis four-week session will begin March 5. also Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Both classes arc sponsored by the KCC Institute for Learning in Retirement. Fee information may be H 8 <• 8 | 9 B | j obtained or registration made by calling I the KCC Fehsenfeld Center, 269-948- | 9500. ext. 2803. ; Next Women’s Giving Circle \ meeting set PRICE 750 | | | The Women’s Giving Circle of Barry S County will hold its first meeting of the year Wednesday. Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. al the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. The group, established late last year, gives members the opportunity to leam more about local nonprofit organizations and to vote on a recipient organization for lhe evening’s collection. Speakers will be Dr. David Parker, representing the Barry Community Free Clinic, and Jayne Flanigan, from Manna’s Market in Woodland. All Barry County women are invited to join the Women’s Giving Circle. The only request is that they agree to con­ tribute $50 per quarterly meeting and pay for their dinner at the meeting. To encourage young philanthropists, anyone under age 30 may pay $30. Ihe purpose of the group is to leam more alxnii nonprofit organizations serv­ ing the Barry County area and support (hose organizations financially. For more information or 10 RSVP (or the Feb. 5 meeting. email s;anGoodiiF“aol com or call 616 <891­ 0325- Information will be emailed to interested women. Registration for lire Feb. 5 meeting is required by Friday, Jan 31. by Constance Checseman Staff Writer If a single idea can change the course of history , the Barry’ County commissioners hel­ ler be ready for a wild ride into the future. Currently in the process of building a multi-year strategic plan, the commission welcomed the public to offer its inpul Iasi night at the Commission on Aging building in Hastings. Specifically, lhe commission and consultant Nancy Ohio were seeking input on current services that citizens would like to see maintained, expanded, or cut back as well as on any new initiatives that should be consid­ ered. Over 100 county residents heeded the call to share their thoughts on Vision 2016 as the plan is known and were joined by local law officials, elected leaders and business and industry representatives. There was no formal discussion. Instead residents wrote their ideas on adhesivebacked notes, 10 be affixed to large sheets of ‘butcher paper’ attached to lhe wall around lhe conference mi at lhe CO A. The public forum was presided over by Michael Brown, county administrator, who led a meeting designed to not be a time to identify problems, to not be a budget hearing, or to not be a siage for complaints, criticisms, or personal attacks. There was no discussion on any particular item of interest and no fin­ gerpointing or accusations of impropriety were offered. Rather, county commissioners sought an open dialogue with residents to elicit fresh ideas, to develop collaborative relationships, and to continue to define the county as a great place to live and grow. Brown shared insights into the operational strategy of Barry County ’s government. He Over 100 of the 66,000 citizens in Barry County attended the Community Forum Vision 2016 open forum for strategic planning at the Commission on Aging on Tuesday. Jan. 28 also showed general allocation data highlight­ ing the inflow and outflow of money within lhe county, explaining the different categories of focus. Brown noted, in graphical data for lhe year 2012, the largest consumer of the county ’s financial pie is the iuy’L* .*••?<! safety category, consuming approx54 percent of the county's budget. Health a<x\Human services is next, requiring 15 percent, with Recreation^ Administration 'Legislative close behind, using 12 percent of budget. The data points comprised the remaining 17 percent of the budget included physical and economic development and capital and debt allocations. Tying the information into perspective for the audience. Brown explained the constraints and challenges that face the county, identify­ ing that 72 general fund expenses arc generated from state mandates, while 23 percent is spent on non-mandated, service level expenses. "These expenses are not mandated but the county could not function without them,” said Brown, “such as custodial services.” 'Hie remaining 5 percent of genera] funds are discretionary expenses chosen by the county. Brown then called attention to the revenue generating side of lhe county’s operating parameters. Hie data showed^that jpropqny. taxes generates 62 percent ol county s rev­ enue. transfers in. 14 percent; federal and See FUTURE, page 2 County board approves court ID badge policy by Constance Cheesctnan Staff Writer Officials and staff of the Barry' County court system will begin seeing results from an emotional November appeal made to the Barry County Board of Commissioners from District Court Judge Michael Schipper fol­ lowing the commission’s 6-0 approval on Tuesday of an identification badge policy. Tlie new badge policy is part of a larger security plan at both the county courthouse and the adjacent Courts and Law Building which will also involve the use of staffed magnetometers for all visitors using either building. By qualifying for a pre-screened identifi­ cation badge, employees and staff at lhe buildings can bypass magnetometer screen­ ing each time they enter. Probate Court Judge William Doherty pre­ sented the new security policy to commis­ sioners on Tuesday which will begin using a $250,000 funding stipend previously set aside by the commission for court security purposes. . The funding stipend was activated last fall with the purchase ol two magnetometers on lhe behest of Schippcr. Hie security policy includes the implementation of the use of magnetometers and officers to operate them, which necessitated reviewing and revising of the identification badge policy. 1 he proposed changes to the policy cover county employees as well as those individu­ als who wish to apply for an identification badge so they are not required to go through the screening every time they enter lhe Courthouse or Courts and Law buildings. According to the resolution presented and explained by Doherty on Tuesday, ’’the application has been developed and the poli­ cy allows for Judicial Council to approve or deny the applications. Hie Clerk's office will be responsible for receiving the applications, making sure the applications arc placed on lhe Judicial Council Agenda and notifying the applicants of they are approved or denied.” According to Doherty, entrance doors to lhe buildings will be reduced to one per building and magnetometers will be installed to monitor visitors to ensure lhe safely of employees. “We need commissioner approval to charge money for the badges.” said Judge William Doherty. "Each court building will have a single entrance, manned with magne­ tometers. The need for this exists and the funds have already been set aside for this security measure. We hope to be operation within two to four weeks.” Doherty stated that badges currently used by staff will be replaced with the new ones. "hopefully with an expiration date and a cost for replacement.” Commissioner Jim Dull asked lor clarifi­ cation from Doherty on the process of issu­ ing badges. "All county city employees get the first badge free?" asked Dull. ”/\nd these badges allow' employees to skip lhe magnetometer, basically not having to stand in line?” Doherty replied “Yes” to each of Dull’s queries. Badges for employees and staff will be free, replacement badges will cost $10. Outside individuals will also be eligible for pre-screening and the opportunity to pur­ chase a badge for $10. Commissioner Jon Smelker asked Doherty. "Does the security board think it’s necessary to scan everyone in this building, instead of putting magnetometers at the See BADGES, page 6 Hastings Police Department honored, chief announces retirement by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver, a 33 1/2-year veteran of the department has announced his intention to retire from the post he has held for lhe past 25 years, effective Friday, April 25. During his annual and monthly reports to the Hastings City Council Monday evening. Sarver said he might get sappier and more sentimental as his retirement date drew closer but for now everything would be business as usual. In his announcement, Sarver, who also is deputy city manager and serves on the Barry County Emergency Response Team, did not reveal any plans for his retirement. "1 will Ik* heading off to new adventures,” was all Sarver said. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell recog­ nized lhe entire Hastings Police Department for its service and dedication to lhe city with an official proclamation during lhe meeting. Campbell expressed appreciation for Sarver who oversees a department that con sists of 13 police officers, two office person­ nel, one parking enforcement officer and 10 volunteer reserve officers. Campbell said lhe department serves the community 24 hours a day. seven days a week. He said that in addition to law enforce- Haslings City ^olico Chief Jerry Sarver has announce April 25. <is retirement effective meat activities, the Hastings Police Department also is responsible for the train­ ing and supervision of school crossing guards and recently re-established the Dnig Abuse Resistance Education program for fifth graders in Hastings Area Schools. In other business, the council: • Held a work session prior to its regular meeting to establish a timeline for developing and approving its budget for the 2014-15 fis­ cal year beginning July I. • Approved a request from the South Jefferson Street Parade Committee to hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Monday. March 17 Parade will start at 4 p.m. in the alley behind WBCH and continue on its usual route south on Jefferson Street to Center Street where it will turn west then proceed south on Church Street to end behind the radio station where it started • Approved the transfer of the liquor license from the former River Bend Golf Course to Brad Carpenter, the owner of Ever After Banquet Hall on North Michigan Avenue. • Held .1 second reading on and approved an ordinance that allows larger accessory buildings to be constructed on residential lots wilhin the city limits. • Held a second reading and adopted an ordinance that lengthens the amount of time the Hastings Planning Commission can extend the deadline for the commencement of work to begin on a construction project once a site plan has been approved. Previously, city code required that construction begin within one year after site-plan approval. Hie new ordinance allows lhe planning commission to grant an extension of up to one year, allowing two years before construction must com­ mence. • Unanimously voted to reject a bid from AT&’l for a lease agreement allowing lhe company to place equipment on or near the city’s north water tower at lhe current rates with increases in upcoming years and one­ time payment of $5,(XX). City clerk and treas­ urer lorn Emery will continue to negotiate with AT&T. • Awarded a bid to Henkel Auto Group for the piitcha.sc ol one 2014 four-wheel drive utility wotk track in the amount ot $67,629 as recommended by director of public services Tim Girrbach. • Approved the sale ol the city’s 1996 Chevy C351XN) dump truck to Hallifax Services lor $6,(MX) as recommended by Ginbach �County Administrator Michael Brown and County Commissioner Jon Smelker is cuss potential Ideas for Infrastructure during Tuesday's forum. state funding. 11 percent; charges for services rendered. 10 percent; with licenses'pcnnits'rcnialx/interesVfines/fbrteiturcs generating the remaining 3 percent. “What docs all this mean?” asked Brown. “It is important to know because new initia­ tives require a funding source. We have numerous mandates that limit our flexibility for funding. So we are informing the commu­ nity. to promote informed input on what you want to see, do. change in Barry County.” Identifying currently active initiatives and imparling the importance of community sup­ port for courts and courthouse security, fully funding pensioners and strategic planning. Brown used the afflicted city of Detroit to highlight his point. “Detroit, and I hate to keep picking on them. but. currently, the Stale is in a process to bail out the pensioners of Detroit.” said Brown. “We have to commit, as a communi­ ty, to these initiatives.” Brown boasted, “there are several great things testifying to the vibrancy and quality of life in Barry County,” said Brown. “We have many points of pride such as our financial strength as a municipality, our AA credit rat­ ing. our plan to fully fund employee retire­ ment, transparency of government, high qual­ ity roads, and qualified, dedicated employ­ ees.” Continuing, Brown said. "Our facilities are well maintained and current, we have dedicat­ ed volunteers of the highesl integrity, our spir­ it and our culture of collaboration between other municipalities, that involves working with private and non-private sectors and developing policy that protects fixed and financial assets. To look at our needs and ensure planning for them. “Challenges facing our community are numerous, too. We still have some aging facilities to address, limited financial resources, which seems universal for all com­ munities right now. volunteer and employee burnout, and communication issues,” explained Brown “Legislative mandates are continuing requirements that take more efforts and energies, robbing these attributes from specific initiatives. “But most importantly,” added Brown, "we need common vision. Where we work togeth­ er. driving this community in a common direction. Strategic planning is a major initia­ tive promoting long term visibility and con­ sistency beyond elections.” implored Brown. "In reality, there is turnover from board to board. Handing off plans to the next genera­ ■ tion has its difficulties in continuing P‘,rtncr ships. We must hold ourselves accountable to the taxpayer and develop a means to measure our goals.” Before relinquishing lhe floor to J ancy Ohle, strategic planner with the Michigan Municipal League, Brown shared the coun­ ty’s mission statement. “Barry County s mis­ sion is to protect its citizens’ rights to a healthy, safe and prosperous community through responsible county leadership. Taking the reins from Brown, Ohle step into her element and captivated the attention of lhe audience, guiding them through the strategic planning forum, confidently stating her background and expertise with lhe plan­ ning process, while repeatedly noting the importance of a community to a have a vision for the future. "Define your vision.” continued Ohle. “Tonight’s task is to define a vision for Barry County through lhe year 2016. Your input will help the board of commissioners define lhe county’s vision for the future.” After identifying the intent of lhe open forum. Ohle handed out large post-it notepads. “On the sheets of butcher paper you see hung on lhe walls are categories defining core values. The post-it pads are for ideas, sugges­ tions. what you want to see develop in your community. Affix your ideas on lhe sheet of paper headlined with the category that inter­ ests you. Be sure to walk die gallery and read all the other ideas, and if you agree, add a hash mark to that idea.’’ Ohle declared that Barry County’s commis­ sion is committed to being successful and explained that what residents want to sec pur­ sued within their community needs to be communicated, for strategic planning to work well. Ohle reassured lhe audience that the words and verbiage they used would remain intact and un-redacted. “Your words, misspelled or not, telegraph your intentions,” she stated. “There is a trust issue here. Leave all the notes on the boards, do not judge or change the intent.” Before releasing the audience to task, Ohle thanked everybody in attendance and urged citizens to check lhe Barry County website for updates and communications regarding the strategic planning initiative and to "focus on the future of Barry County.” Members of the audience wasted no time sharing their ideas, quickly moving to each side of the room, scribbling thoughts on lhe .. ........... ......... --.rzzz MICHIGAN STATE POLICE, WAYLAND POST Citizens read suggestions from others as they work their way through categories of interest during the Community Input Forum Tuesday at the Commission on Aging. Residents attending the community input forum Tuesday gather in groups to discuss their visions for Barry County. post-it notepads andojcing each idea in lhe appropriate category■ ■ J— Discussions began immediately between citizens. with,stnaJl groups of people funning to discuss some of the ideas. Aligning with common goals, the group, unwittingly and ultimately, facilitatedtfic realization that there are many other members of lhe community that share in lhe support of the multitude of the ideas formulating in the minds of resi­ dents and leaders. The activity clearly sup­ ported Brow n’s call for continued ‘collabora­ tive communication’ among residents and leaders. Some of the more popular categories, and a sample of the ideas suggested as they were offered on the notes included; Technology • No smart meters • Online, live county board meetings work­ ing and up-to-date partnerships • Improved relationships with farmers • As much independence from federal gov- eminent as possible • Formulating a partnership w ith the coun­ ty board and the conservation district Infrastructure and facilities • Hastings city fuel department is too close to river • Supporting sheriff department • No new jail, new programs to keep people out of jail Housing and transportation • Increase transit hours, destinations and times of service • Connect Barry and Eaton transit systems • Affordable housing for middle- and lowincome families Communication to the public and public services • Hold evening county board meetings so more residents can attend • Advertise more volunteer opportunities for seniors • Pre-plan for emergencies, disasters Well-being of downtown, neighborhoods and agriculture/land use • No fracking • More organic farms, farmers markets • Support trap, neuter, return program • No windmills Additional categories receiving attention and ideas suggested included county heritage: establishing English as official language; millage: willingness to pay for good roads; government finances: focus on renewable energy; health and safety: no fracking, set centers in advance of disasters; economic growth: new' jobs; recreation: more ORV access and bike trails; education: remove common core from curriculum, add trades training for high school; and public services: county-wide recycling program, separate ani­ mal control from animal shelter. Ohle offered one last bit of advice, “Let the themes and visions build on each other, and ask yourself, ‘What will the next generation be like, for Barry' County?’” would like to thank the following people and businesses for their help In our fundraising efforts to take 18 deserv­ ing children from Allegan and Barry Counties shopping during our “Shop With A Cop" event Respite Coffee Shop - Douglas Phil’s Bar & Grille - Saugatuck Miss Molly’s Maple Syrup - Fennville J&H Oil - Dorr, Martin. Fennville General RV - Wayland A Sportsman Attic • Wayland Hardings - Wayland Uccello’s - Wayland Napa Auto Parts - Wayland BP - Wayland Auto Zone - Wayland Hungry Howie’s - Wayland Bay Point Inn - Gun Lake pad-0 Shack - Hastings Midway Chevrolet - Plainwell Comfort inn-Plainwell Harold Zeigler - Plainwell Lesome Chocolates - Wayland naily Brews - Wayland nevoungChiropractic-Wayland Harlequin Hair Fashions - Wayland * . & am - uiaviand Hardware pjj flanagan of Wayland , hV*s - Plainwell v Creek Farm Cottage • Douglas Sv^Zspa&Suile5'Saugstuck Lenny’s Pizza - Martin little Caesars Pizza - Wayland Taco Bell - Wayland Walmart - Plainwell Walmart - Hastings Holiday Day Inn Express - Hastings Big Boy - Hastings , American Patriot Restaurant - Hastings Bigbee Coffee - Hastings . Pizza Hut - Hastings Pet Kbps - Wayland Home Depot - Plainwell Water's Edge Floral - Wayland Wayland Detailing Dr. Robinson Dentistry- Wayland The Waldorf • Hasbngs Wayland Ford Walland Chrysler Subway - Dorr Bob's Gun and Tackle- Hastings Julie Bolt - Holland Stacey's Creative Hair Designs - Saugatuck Everyday People Cafe - Douglas Crribto’s Roadhouse - Douglas Lakeshore Convenience • Douglas Khnemu Studio - Fennville It is What It is - Douglas '• nitSrum Jan'nJoVa,0r Mlchael Br°Wn’ m°nit°rS 2/ 3 ViSUa' presen,a,ion while N^cy Ohle explains Ih^easonZT^" <8 in Hastings. u ine commu Barry County flu death confirmed I^partnient rvrl? i,<>n County hom the flu District Health 1 *ed due to complications 'evident has died from lating at high lev ?klMa-ltke illness is circu­ it,” said i)r d;n’Barry and baton conn­ director for the » ert Schinner, medical , Twelve department. Barry County h> C Unl> residents and three ’’’Buenza. Bin th h;id confirmed cases ol v^nfinned infections are a small fraction of the number of residents with influenza, Schinner said, since most per­ sons with influenza do not seek medical atten­ tion. or if seen by a health care provider do not undergo testing to confirm the ailment No additional information on lhe age. gender or health of the individual was released Influenza vaccination is recommended for all residents over 6 months old. Residents should call their local health care providers for vaccine availability. Treatment with antiviral drugs is rewnl. mended, as early as nossihi . r with suspected inllucrnz t wh’ pcPv°n for influenza cotni>lie’i\‘. ,s al hl?h risk vaccination status or result?’ ,re*ardl‘ss of rapid test. u 1 an influenza of the f.dlowim^cou^’V^hndtwo "‘™t or headache A i ,v 5 iU’hcs- sore ‘nay include runny nose / 'U.Onal s>'mPtorns ‘hills, sweats, c " l°°lh Pai”« ™ P^cully breathing. whec*ing or diffi- �Vision statement decided at second taucation Matters Boot Camp hv Shari Carnty ' Staff ^iter * ‘■"‘""""lily wh Education M.^rj statement decide' !! u|d sc«i,)n of the Harry <£” Education Matte"' B* ' ,nP Iltutsday, Jan. change Communication was the topic of tMa>. UU„ three year |ld . ' «*<cation in Hany County. w»s 'a""'""1 m July 2(y| ( . cross-section of ’‘"d?>usiness k„ders heard st4,,5?CS’^s ()l 'V pcrcent <»f adults between the<£• - Io M have some Barry Count) -W’n s S3 counties. From the initial meeting .1 scnes of sions was launched, bcssion 1, |leid Oct 2013. asked “What kind oflcadcr are and “How do we deve op the bench strength of leadership style* w complex com­ munity issues?'’ Session 2. conducted llmjxday. Jnrt 23 and entitled "5 ?mmunication a~n(j Community Change, focused on understand­ ing different ways people approach issues or tasks. “Effective communication must (Kxllr fof group members to leam from one another, build trust and achieve community goals’* said Patrice Martin, facilitator from Nonprofit d(^^"*Pan,s Orom left) Jeff Mansfield, Bonnie Hildreth, Bob Nida and Mike Bremer uss effective communication and group dynamics at the Barry Community foundation Education Matters Boot Camp. Norma Jean Acker (from left), Barb Case, Karen Heath, and Jennifer Richards brainstorm effective group dynamics at the Barry Community Foundation Education Matters Boot Camp Jan. 23. Network. “I'm very impressed to have come up with a vision .statement this soon.” said Norma .lean Acker in a follow-up conversation w ith the Banner. “I’ve been in groups where it took months.” Acker, president and co-founder of Thomapple Players, is a retired teacher from Maple Valley Schools and teaches online courses through Michigan Virtual High School. Of the need for education reform Acker said, “We need a health) balance — every­ body’s frustrated in lhe state. Too many kids fall through the cracks — we’re not a onesizc-fits-all.” This core group will meet again Thursday. Feb. 27. for Session 3. entitled “HighPerforming Groups.” For more information or to join this group initiative, call BCF Director Bonnie Hildreth. 269-945-0526. :• K* /■' > ; Fred Jacobs, (from left) Courtney Ziny, Annie Halle (standing), Tom DeVault and Megan McKeown brainstorm effective group participation techniques Thursday. Forbes reappointed to state task force Freeport resident Lani Forbes, who serves as lhe executive director of lhe Barr) Count) United Way and Volunteer Center as well as a medical lieutenant with the Freeport Fire Department, has been reappointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. Gov. Rick Snyder Friday announced one appointment and five reappointments to the state board Forbes has 22 years of experience working with families and is a parent herself. She pre­ viously served as the community relalions/developnient director for Building Block Inc., an inner-city childcare center working with families that are at-risk, home­ less or victims of domestic violence. She will continue to represent parents, including, but not limited to, parents experienced in work­ ing with children with disabilities. The 18-mcmber panel consists of profes­ sionals with knowledge and experience relat­ ing to the criminal justice sy stem and issues of child physical abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse and exploitation, and child mal­ treatment related fatalities. “Protecting Michigan’s children is of vital importance and 1 look forward to the contri­ butions that these dedicated professionals will make to lhe board,” Snyder said. Others who were reappointed to lhe board include Betsy Boggs, of Ada; Lori Budnick, of Rogers City; Terrance Gilsennn, of Warren; and Susan Hull, of Oxford. Larry Watkins of Flint was the new appointee Member, serve three-year icons expiring [)cc. 31- 2016. and their appointments are not — .. , . . . c . subject to the advice and consent of the state Senate. Marc Zimmerman (clockwise, from left). Brandi Melkidd, Matt Goebel and Dan Patton discuss group interaction and the best way to present ideas. , Surprise Your Valentine with Give Cupid a helping hand with a love line in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the I coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, RO. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. A special column will 4W appear in the February 13 issue. Deadline is noon Tuesday, Feb. 11. Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, relatives, teachers, best friend or anyone whom you would like to say thanks to for being so nice. The cost is "lovingly low," just $5.15 for 16 words (additional words 15e each). Payment must accompany your message or be paid prior to publication. ,/v Compose your own Valentine message—it's easy to do!! Here are a couple of examples: Your Own OFARES I BABY CAKES You are the best thing that ever happened to me! ■ • Deadline • Call anv time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 .NAME_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . ADDRESS._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ CITY __________ __ ^QIALVVORDS IN MESSAGE Al 16 words sS K nliu* 1C> irlrlilinn IQ3ALamount enclosed _ on Pebruary Sweet Ourl°™i‘.hen..l0sl.,, '>■ /J '7 �3 -n see? Seeking food I Did you Residents at River Ridge adult foster care home in Hastings were crowded at a window late Tuesday afternoon trying to get a good took at a bald eagle that had landed across the river at Tyden Park. The eagle stood on the frozen sur­ face of the river for about four minutes before flying west along the river, said Jodi White, who took this photo. The birds wingspan was huge, she said. Tlie eagle is one visitor residents will not soon forget. r I i i Snyder's ‘road to recovery needs to address roads ■ I j 1 Wc'ie dedicating this space io a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barr) County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hustings, Ml 49058; or email news<<*jadgmphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Resurfacing and reconfiguring M-43 on the north side of Has mg on the state’s ‘to-do’ list for a number of years, and was comp e County’s shelter in all weather Banner, March 24, 1955 What to do? Barry supervisors in their meeting today may discuss the problem of what to do about the Thornapple Valley home — whether it should be repaired, whether a new type of structure should be erected or whether indigent residents might be more advantageously boarded out. Above is a view of the north end of the building erected in 1878. The state fire marshal has ordered installation of an automatic sprinkler system for fire pro­ tection, which may cost $37,000. In the meantime, the county has employed Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Morgan as night attendants at the infirmary. Have you met? This week, there were no bigger heroes in Barry County than the county and the City of Hastings crews who plowed our streets and roads during one of lhe biggest and longest storm bouts in decades. As three of those heroes caught their breath during a brief reprieve al the city’s department of public works garage on East Court Street Tuesday, they talked about the challenges of their jobs but also about lheir admiration for the residents who provided them greetings and understanding during what they say has been the toughest part of their jobs. “We have the greatest people in lhe world living here.’’ says Darin Dawes, who. like his colleagues in lhe art of lhe plow, stands thankful for the understanding he receives from residents who find lhe end of their driveways filled in by a snowplow pass. “We got ’em again today, but everybody has to remember that, when we gel down plowing, we have to go home and dig out lhe end of our own driveways, loo.’’ There wasn’t much time for that Monday and Tuesday, the snowiest days of the latest winter wallop. The city’s crew of nine plow­ drivers and one mechanic covered 150 miles of city territory over the two-day period. Though they love their jobs, Dawes, his colleague Robert Fenstemaker. and their boss, Larry Knowles, all have had their frightening moments behind lhe wheel, loo. Fenstemaker remembers a little boy standing at the end of a driveway* wailing for his school bus. If it weren’t for the boy’s father running down the driveway to rescue his son between the driveway’s shoveled banks, Fenstemiikcr would never have seen the ^°*^That’s why I like the snow days, when there aren’t any school buses on the road," cavs Fenstemaker. plow drivers stop to help, too. Dawes . nembers an elderly gentleman .stuck in the w residue at the end ol his driveway. P ... stopped to help him get out,” recalls a kling Dawes, "and all he did was tell me cllUCstupid he fell because he had just wanth“* cct IO Biggby's lor a cup of coffee. r the service they deliver, especially ’ ° {n ing circumstances and for rcprcundcf t j|R. members of every crew that determination and with a heart, pl°w' penstemakcr and Knowles are tiuly P‘*We Countv Bright Lights. Barry u <- altfSt Pltrl fa1Mailboxes. When you take one pa rJei just terrible oU«>uU‘ ’ bringing more efficient traffic flow through Hastings. Darin Dawes (from left), Larry Knowles and Robert Fenstemaker Knowles: It’s the snow that takes them out. You have lo travel fast enough to throw the snow out of the way of the next snow coming. Best invention ever made: Fenstemaker: The snapback mailbox. It’s so comforting to stop and just snap one back into place. Scariest part of the job: Knowles: Cars passing you. A lot of time you’re following (he plow blade on the right side so you don’t hit any mailboxes and you see a car passing on your left. They don’t know that sometimes you have to veer left. Dawes: If there’s a light, fluffy snow, you never see the car. It’s just scary. Best part of the job: Dawes: The people. They wave or they give you a thumbs-up. Fenstemaker: There’s a lol of good peo­ ple out there. What I want to be when I grow up: Dawes: A Hastings DPW worker. Knowles: A woodworker I’d like to make toys. Playing in my iPod right now: Knowles: Classic rock. Fenstemaker: Country'. Dawes: I'm a rock flipper... I don’t have an iPod. Advice I'd give a young person: Dawes: Never start smoking. Knowles (responding to Dawes): But then, i never could have quit! Fenstemaker: Be fair. Knowles: Pay cash for your cars. Broncos or Seahawks: Dawes: Seahawks. Fenstemaker: Not into sports. Knowles: Broncos... just to lx* different. Favorite season: Knowles: 1 can tell you which one is not. Dawes: Summer. Fenstemaker: Summer, definitely. ^st advice ever received: Fenstemaker: Don’t ever five up Dawes: Be good t0 yoursdf, do "hat makes you happy, • Favorite presidentKnowles; R0„a|d Reagan. Mr. Conservative. Duwev Gerald jse lu. was from Michigan. . . llu- trail / admin mmt In anolher: Dawes: Personalil, Knowles: Hones:/ n?.?W"u Burrv c"“",y: Kno^l1 '7 m,'ch wunto- ** , Knowles: lhe |e ... they’nr good. they re down to earth P PenMen>aker:can.|c0,1,|KMe«iIl>tta>... K ‘■"“"•O', lhe la,,,!, and the peoPle- reawn, g'”"' Brnht UKhi camlidm,."'!"^^ ««v <<»> ''<”">nand/r‘ " "Jxraphus.cmn0557; or wrin , Banner. /.I.?/ ,y Ml 49058. ’ lf>'"U , d. >69-945Hastings Hading 1 “Michigan needs solutions to our chai- ( As a guest at lhe State of the State ‘lenges." Well, hero’s one of our biggest message in Lansing. I, like many in As we end our ong, ‘ attendance, felt encouraged as Gov. Rick challenges. < winter and head into spring w ilh its po Snyder used his fourth such annual holes and crumbling pavement, I address to review the “dashboard" that Michigan drivers will be faced once demonstrates just how far the state has again with billions of dollars in added come under his leadership and what still lies ahead. C The TRIP report also indicated an ! lite governor’s projected $971 million budget surplus was especially good news accompanying concern: in recent years to state legislators who, in recent years, MDOT and county agencies have been forced to make cuts to their budgets have had to deal with a sluggish econo­ my amidst increasing costs. To any budg­ which has just added to the problem. It s et-conscious person, that’s a tough situa­ imperative that Snyder and legislative leaders solve this infrastructure crisis tion, especially if unemployment or ill once and for all because, as the economy health is also part of the struggle. I'm always tickled watching members continues to heat up. roads will play a I of both parties jump up and down and major role. List year. Snyder talked about raising clap at affairs like this as each of their pct projects are mentioned, but one project the gas tax along with vehicle regisiration fees to address the issue. Since the the governor discussed early on in his message was an issue both parties could state was still experiencing sluggish cconomic growth, few taxpayers were will­ and should support this year: roads. ing to take on the additional costs. Driving down the state's highways, it But now that Michigan has begun its doesn’t matter if you’re a Democrat or a Republican, lhe potholes are damaging to recovery, it makes sense that stale legis­ lators set aside a large portion of the cureveryone. Roads should be an issue that both sides can support and, due to the rent budget surplus to fund infrastructure improvements. Then lhe state needs a fact that Lansing now has a healthy fund plan that w ill position Michigan to focus balance in w hat’s been one of the worst winters in recent memory', let's start this on roads and bridges well into the future, making them some of lhe finest in the year. The time is opportune and the chal­ nation. Only then, will we be able to sustain lenge is inspiring, especially after hear­ ing Snyder review all that we’ve accom­ our economic growth for years to come. But it will require serious attention from plished in the past three years. Michigan legislative leaders on both sides of the is leading the nation in job creation with aisle. more than 221,000 new jobs added to the stale’s workforce — the first time the Attending the annual State of the Slate labor force has shown grow th since 2006. address is a good chance to see govern­ For the first three quarters of 2013. ment ‘pomp and circumstance’ at work, Michigan was No. 1, lied with but now it’s time to gel down to business Wisconsin, for growth in personal and work together to solve the issues that income. Though we’re now No. 7, we’re impact Michigan’s taxpayers. vastly improved from the 50th position According to Smart Growth America, we occupied when Snyder came into many states have chosen to defer road office. repair, resulting in deteriorating infra­ Snyder also highlighted another bright structure conditions. Based on the data spot, home sales which have increased provided, an estimated 52 percent of the more than 13 percent from last year. country ’s major roads were in fair to poor We’re also now fifth in lhe nation for condition as of 2008. Only four stales. improved home prices. According to Florida, Michigan. New Jersey and New Snyder, those increased home starts have York and the District of Columbia, were created jobs in the construction industry spending at higher levels to keep good not seen since 2002. roads and to make bad roads better. Snyder also cited numerous other The report indicated that Michigan examples indicating that Michigan is was a good example of a stale that has showing all the signs of strong economic improved its road network by adopting growth as we begin a new year. policies that emphasize investment in But the lingering issue that still repair and preservation. When Smart plagues us are our roads and the neces­ Growth America identified Michigan as a sary funding to improve lhe slate's dete­ addressing good road management, we riorating road and bridge infrastructure. knew we were headed in the right direc­ According to a study released by a tion. But. dwindling state budgets during national nonprofit transportation policy lhe recent economic downturn forced us group. TRIP, the more than 7 million to make tough spending decisions and to vehicles on Michigan roads is costing lose sight of the critical issue of good consumers more than .$2.3 billion annu­ roads helping to sustain a growing sute ally for repairs, increased fuel consump­ economy. e tion and tire wear, as well as more and Ifs important now more than evcr ,o wear and tear on their vehicles. The TRIP spend limited kinds wisely. group indicated that our crumbling road So if Michigan is to compete in the and bridge infrastructure is costing driv­ jears to come, increased investin' in its ers an average of over $500 a year for road system will continue to fuel the each vehicle owner. business and tounst growth that will susCompounding the problem is that tax­ tarn the growth lor years to come payers will not only get the bill for fixing lhe problem won’t fix itself ’ this deteriorating infrastructure, but the "You can’t just wish it •1sV.»v" price to do it will continue to grow the MDOT director Kirk SteudU ^f^ longer we wait to address the issue. One thing is for sure: as Michigan con tinues to break oui of its economic dol­ wi?i havem HnKX:" drums, roads and bridges will become an even bigger problem — one that needs a necess.^ funds long-term sustainable reconstruction pro­ but for years to come. 1 >car gram that must be addressed in lhe com­ ing legislation session. The governor said in his address. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30, 2014 — Pafl__ business briefs Hastings City Bank has announced (he promotions O|Linda Engle to assjs. uni vice presidcnt'business development officer and of Khaja '•Jay" Ahmed to assistant vice president/etvdit department manager Engle joined thc bank in 2012 as a commercial |cnder and brings 25 years Khaia Ahmed of experience in business Linda Engle commercial lending She will be targeting commercial growth opportunities in the Marshall market and surrounding areas. Ahmed joined the bank in 2013 as credit department manager and brings 10 years of experi­ ence in banking credit. Ahmed will oversee the commer­ cial credit process al Hastings City Bank. Know Your Legislators: Govornnr d । o Michigan Legislature (517) 373-3400 Snyder’ RePublican. P-O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone .■ $!a M^h-natOr Rick Jones« Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun- ahIL c?l9an State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West AAono p?reet* ^nsing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 4«yuy. Hhone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov $,ate Representative Mike Callton. Republican. 87th District (All of Barry County), House °f Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing. Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov . U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. (Write Us A Letter The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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Franklin Partners has becn redeveloping former manu1 ncturing facilities in West Michigan. accord,ng |() release received last week from Duke Suwyn ^sident and principal of international of West Michigan, lhc firm dling the transaction. The transaction is cxpec cd to co Jct ed in the next couple of_monihs. h is no| (hc first acquisition of a Mcelcase facility . Franklin. The company acquired a plant 5353 Broadmoor and successfully Sol(J (he plant to the W.K. Kellogg Corporation which uses the facility as a bakery. As Steelcase changed its manufacturing operations, the plant became surplus and the company announced <wo years ago that thc 885.000 square-foot facility at 5565 Broadmoor would be vacated. The plant sits on a 125-acre site and is pan of wha( js known as thc Kentwood Campus of Steelcase. Gary Tammmga. facilities manager at Franklin, said the 31-year-old building will lend itself to redevelopment as a multi-tenant facility. He said the building was built to a standard that could not be justified today in terms of cost alone. DNR rangers rescue lost snowmobilers Two snowmobilers. missing in the back­ country near Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Stale Park for more than 24 hours during blizzard weather conditions, were res­ cued Monday afternoon by a team of Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation staff working in con­ junction with local, state and federal agencies. At approximately 2 p.m. Monday, after snowshoeing through blinding snow, wind chills of 40 degrees below zero, and snow depths in excess of four feet for several hours, DNR Pails and Recreation district supervisor Bill Doan and park rangers Jimmy Newkirk, David Merk and Emily Pleiness successfully located Benjamin M. Jenncy Sr. and Benjamin M. Jenncy Jr, 1 father and son from Albertville, Minn., approximately two miles from lhe nearest road. Thc Jenneys. who were suffering from frost­ bite, hypothermia and dehydration, were helped to nearby snowmobiles and transported by Michigan State Police and local volunteers to an area accessible by tmbulance. The pair became stracded after their snow­ mobiles broke through the ice on the Little Iron River Sunday afternoon. Although thc area does not receive reliable cell phone cov­ erage, the Jenneys were able to send several text messages to family relaying their situa­ tion. Using geo-location data attached to the text messages. Michigan State Police and the Civil Air Patrol identified a four-square-mile area where the Jenneys were last known to be. allowing thc DNR ranger team to begin a coordinated search-and-rescue effort along the Little Iron River Monday morning. Due to deep snow off-trail and open water on the river, the rangers searched by snow­ shoe rather than by snowmobile. The team broke up, with four rangers hiking in from the north end while one ranger and a local volun­ teer hiked in from the south, traversing rugged terrain, thin ice and open water. "This is truly an incredible survival story on the part of the snowmobilers who were able to keep moving and survive a night out­ doors in these extreme elements,” said park supervisor Kasey Mahony. “The effort of our park staff is also commendable, with one ranger spending more than cighl hours searching off-trail on snowshoes in excep­ tionally difficult weather conditions The ded­ ication of our staff m responding to back­ country’ emergencies, and their commitment to regularly completing search-and-rescue and emergency-response training, proved instrumental in the positlVc outcome for these snowmobilers.” protection against the flu. including H1N1. It takes 10 to 14 days after receiving the vaccination for a person to develop immunity. "This is why you often hear people wrong­ ly claim that they got the flu from thc flu shot." said Ijondon. "Multiple studies have confirmed that the flu vaccine docs not cause influenza. People can, however, become ill from exposure to contagious people during those 10 to 14 days before their immunity develops. Some children ages 6 months to 2 years old may require two doses of vaccine (parents should check with a health care provider for details). Retailers report weak holiday sales Hurt by damaging winter storms and out­ dated government policies that favor out-of­ state. online companies, Michigan’s retail industry suffered a poor holiday shopping season, the Michigan Retailers Association said in n press release issued Jan. 24. Retailers posted only a .1 percent average increase over last holiday season, according to lhe Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of MRA and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. "Retailers were hit by arctic air. snow and ice storms that knocked out power across the state during lhe critical final days of the holi­ day shopping season, when stores should have been full,” said James P. Hallan, MRA president and CEO. "At the same time, they continued to be hurt by badly out-of-date laws that give out-of-state online merchants a price advantage over our Michigan companies that invest in Michigan, employ Michigan work­ ers, pay taxes in Michigan and support their Michigan communities.” The latest Michigan Retail Index showed 38 percent of retailers increased sales during lhe holiday season, and 41 percent experi­ enced declines. Twenty-one percent reported fiat sales. Retailers went into thc already shortened shopping, season with cautious optimism, their forecasts averaging a modest 1.3 percent gain over last year. The results were even weaker, said Hallan. December sales were slightly better than November’s. Thc index found that 39 percent of retailers increased sales over the same month last year, while 44 percent recorded declines and 17 percent saw no change. The 100-point index gauges thc perform­ ance of lhe state’s overall retail industry, based on monthly surveys conducted by MR/\ and the Federal Reserve. tion of 1-94 in Wayne. Macomb and St. f Weekends are best time to fill up A GasBuddy analysis released Jan. 2S tracked trends over the past four years show­ ing what day of the week saw the cheapest gasoline price. And in Michigan, the best lime to gas up is on the weekend. The analysis also provided a conclusion for what day of lhe week offers the lowest price, show ing a wide variation of the cheapest day to get gas. but not every day was well-repre­ sented. "Surprisingly, many stales see the lowest gasoline prices for thc week during the week­ end. which may come as a surprise to many motorists,” said Patrick DcHaan, senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy.com. According to the analy sis, 65 percent of states saw low er prices during lhe weekend than thc week. For the survey. Friday was included as part of the w eekend. GasBuddy's data also found that very few states saw Tuesday or Wednesday as lhe best day to fuel up. 'Fhe days with the lowest gasoline price in Michigan over the past five years w ere: 2010. Saturday; 2011, Sunday; 2012, Friday; 2013. Friday; overall best time: Weekend. GasBuddy’s analysis concludes that gener­ ally late-week or weekend fueling can result in lhe best savings for a majority of motorists. GasBuddy tracks gasoline prices at more than 140,000 gas stations in all 50 states and offers a free smartphone app which has been downloaded by millions of motorists to help find the lowest gasoline prices in their areas. MDOT sensor technology research makes national news Right means right for cyclists In a program that aired Jan. 22, "CBS This Morning” highlighted Michigan Department of Transportation research into more efficient methods to improve winter travel conditions. CBS had sent a crew to Michigan Jan. 15 to interview an MDOT engineer and shoot foolage of some of the 60 fleet vehicles MDOT is using to conduct sensor technology research along (he 1-94 corridor in nine Michigan counties. The footage and inter­ views became part of a segment focusing on three states. Minnesota. Nevada and Michigan, testing high-tech tools to improve road conditions related to winter weather and potentially save more lives. MDOT’s Integrated Mobile Observations research is being conducted by lhe Federal Highway Administration Roadway Weather Management Program. MDOT and thc University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. The project involves col­ lecting data from 60 fleet vehicles traveling on portions of 1-94 on a regular basis, includ­ ing 20 snowplows and 11 light vehicles on the southwest portion of 1-94 in Berrien, Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties; 15 light fleet vehicles on the middle portion of 1­ 94 in Jackson and Washtenaw counties; and 14 light fleet vehicles on lhe southwest por­ Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday signed legisla­ tion allowing bicyclists to use an alternate right-turn signal, which will make it easier for motorists to understand and help make roads safer for every one. "This is a simple, common-sense update that will help keep our roads safe.” Snyder said. The measure updates a 1949 law that required bicyclists to raise their left arm at a 90-degrcc angle to signal a right turn The law was passed al a time when most automobiles lacked turn indicators and motorists also had to use hand signals The new bill updates the law to allow bikers to simply extend their right arm horizontally to signal a right-turn. Visit legislaturc.michigan.gov for more information. Call 269-945-9554 for Lakewood News classified ads Fourth flu-related death reported in Kent County Kent County health officia,s havc rte(1 the fourth death m someone over the age of 50 who was su^"nf2[t0"i influenza. As of Jan. 23, more tl«n flu casvs h d lx.en reported in Kent County ihis % “While th«e ofl,jC f“llr cases had known pre-existing medical condKion we know "*•,he fl“ indi" ‘>1 ages and h<*llh lc ' '• Mid Adam London, administrative he' ‘Mltcer for lhc Kc„, County Health Departmcn| Nationally. being reponeJ'h’ some cases « • severe reT11™ ? The CDC for everyone « influenza vacun caxes of influenza "INI, which in P"eum<mi. and other . yearly fl„ vaccine "‘“"ths of age. Tile y ar ls highly effect|Ve u counties. . । "This technology has lhe very real potently to make winter driving safer and winter rua maintenance more efficient and effective, said State Transportation Director Kirk Stcudle. "Since the CBS Ihis Morning seg­ ment was picked up by local affiliates acrosS Michigan today, many more Michigan resi­ dents arc now aware of MIXJT’s role in national transportation research.” CBS called thc IMO research a ”ncw weapon for tracking ice and snow-covered roads.” IMO Project Manager Steve Cook emphasized the research is being done to develop technology that u ill prioritize w inter maintenance to improve safety, save money and have less of an impact on lhe environ­ ment by reducing thc amounts of salt and chemicals being used to clear roads. "Information from these vehicles is impor­ tant in three ways,” said Cook. "The data will allow us to provide better forecasts and infor­ mation for thc operators who are managing the storm, make roads safer for drivers and help protect the environment.” 269.^05.25^5 frrld«y night Hot Wings now many can you in 30 From <» <0 xo Ca«h Content �Pw* e - Tmrolay, .lanuwy so, 20,4.. The Hasltnffs - -------- ----------- —------- continued from page 1 Worship Together —at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUMT Y CHURCH *950 E M-79 Highway. Nashvilk, MI 4907.1. Pauor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Sunday senicc IO am. Fellowship Time before the sen ice. Nuncty. chil­ dren s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadenhip training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHVRCH OF DELTON 7025 Miks Rd . p.O. Box 4OX. (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43). Delton. MI 49046 Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Scn'ioe 10:30 am to 11-30 xm, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and p.-ujer time 630 p.m. to 7:30 p m CHVRCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway Rev. Tmun Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m Morning Worship Service 10.45 am.; Evening Service 6 p.m ; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHVRCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor. Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor, Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m Sunday School for all ages. 10.30 a.nt Worship Sen ice; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m & Sr High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Aw ana, Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 94S-S004 for infor­ mation on MOPS, Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH 3185 N. Bmadwas. H^ungs. Ml 490$ S. Pavuw Susan D Given Phone 945-2654. Worship Services; Sunday. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. 10.45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9.30 a.m Worship Time 10:30 xm. Youth activities: call for information GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road, Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269­ 948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-945­ 4356. bjwl633fesbcglobal.net. Sunday Schoo! 9:45 am ; Worship Service 10.45 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 pm. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ days -10am Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wonhip & Children’s Programs 10 am.) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes, Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts, and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077’ (MAV/F 9 d.m.-l2 p.m ), e-mail office'* mei.net or visit vvww.countrychjpclunKxitg for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 ♦ 1269) 367 4061. Pastor Gmy Simmons Sunday Won hip 9.15 a m LIFEGATE COMMUNITY PLEASANT VII. W FAMILY CHI RCII CHURCH State Rd.P.O271 RH E . Ml 49058. FJ4 ‘ «• S c*”t lh«ting* Phone: 269-948-0900. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead (269) 758-302! church phone Sunday Service 0 30 am. Sunday School 11 a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m; Bible Study A: Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6 30 p.m. Price. Wcbrile www.htegatccc com Sunday Wonhip 1° xm WeJoe*d.iy life Gtoup6:30 pjn HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY ■ Sm nphteniny Fandies Thru OF GOD Christ" 1674 S. Staff Rd. Hasting*. Mi 2635 North M-43 Highway. 49058 Phone 269-945 2285 Hasting*. Telephone 269-945­ Sunday morning service time: Hl 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Associate am. with nuivcry and preschool Pastor, Oliver Beans, and 3outh available. Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: SAINTS ANDREW & Nursery and fiddler (birth through MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT age 3) care provided. Sunday ANGLICAN CHURCH School 9:30-1015 a m. classes for 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). toddler* thru adult Coffee Sunday services each week: 9:15 Fellowship 10.05 am-10.20 xm. am. Morning Prayer (Holy Worship .Service: I(h30 run. & Communion the 2nd Sunday of Childre n Church, age 4-4th grade, each month at this service). 10 dismissed dunng announcements. a.m Holy Communion (each Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 week). Thc Rector of S* Andrew p.m. and.Adult Small Groups. A; Matthias is Rt Rev. David T. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Hustvvick. The church phone (Tub, 6.30-7:45 p.m.. age 4 thru number i< 269-795-2370 and (he 6th grade Thursdays: Senior rectory number is 26*1-948-9327. Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. Our church website is , and lunch at Wendy ’s, 11:30 xm. http://tnu.to'andrewmatihus We 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 im arc part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in commun ABUNDANT LHE ion with lhe United Epi-copal FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Church of North America and use A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the 1928 Book of Common Prayer thc Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M­ at all our services 66 south of Assyria Rd.. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website u ww hopeum org. Church Fax No. 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-3 teasurer, Linda Bclson. Otfice hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thun-da) 9 am to 2 pm Sunday Morning: 9.30 am Sunday School; 10 45 am Morning Worship Sunday 6 p.m Sr. Hi A: Jr. Hi Youth (Ou. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShlnr Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru Muy), Ibcs., Thurv from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm • Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April): 6 p.m. Circle of Fncnds (Oct thru May) Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9.30 am Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ followers v.ho Glorify God, Strrnythcn one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday • 9.30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a m.. Evening Worship 6 pm Thursday. Bible Study Au Prayer 7 p.m. For infor­ mation about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jun Hess or thc church at (269) 945­ 9217; or email pastorjim’rt cbchxstings.org or sec our Website: vvww cbchastings.org. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH . Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday. Feb. 2, 2014 • Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 &. 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. Feb. 2 - Men A: Women AA 7.00 p.m. Feb. 3 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E North St. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://wwvv.discovergrace org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:00 im. Traditional Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School, 11.00 xm. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www firstchurrhListings oq; For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs' QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058 Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 11 a.m Children’s Sunday School, 1(1:30 a in This information on wonhip service is provided In The Hastings Banner, the diunhes and these local businesses: flex/ab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Hw 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Graphic! 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 »r • ) ° ’lce» the register of deeds, and most Dohc^PPy ,0 bc morC SCCUrC" reP,icd beSmCtt Cf a,So inquired if the operation will n.ni*;.. ,am- to 5 p.m. Operation. Doherty I ea that he hoped funding vxould support offi S.Upgeslcd hours of operation with one fr-.fre-r man.ninIJ« magnetometer except when pre t*S a* *,S b’Phest and two officers will be Dull commented that he felt lhe security ensures wou|j slream|jne the security mon»onng process by stopping those of ill intent ,ro"’'n,cri'>eihebUiIdingS. mmissioncr Ben Geiger commented that o icr doors could allow someone in unmoniore , to which Doherty replied, "ultimately, a oors and exits will be monitored.” Geiger nodded in understanding and ofiered that the inconvenience will bc mini­ mal. Continuing to emphasize thc impetus for the implementation of the security measures including the badge issuance, Doherty said, we want to eliminate the potential for out of control situations. I think its necessary, it only takes one incident and then it’s an issue. We have three deputies on duty within the court buildings, but they may not be in the area of conflict, to resolve it. J have had situations in my courtroom where fights have broken out and there have been uprisings in the court­ room 1 am thankful there were not weapons.” Joyce .Snow repeated the policy, stating, "if nobody has a badge then they must go through the magnetometer” 1 he commissioners approved unanimously. 6 0. to adopt the Policy on Identification Badges, via roll call vote. Per request by Snow, each of the commis­ sioners supplied a report of committee or state activity to help Snow get up to speed as thc newly seated commission president. Geiger reported on legislative activity, not­ ing: The governors office had issued a Mental Health and Wellness Report after reviewing the state s Health Care Delivery system and BOSLEY Dww 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 has issued it< The Speaker of the Hot। pnpMd a Fl«"' frOfn inc "7 flinj Pd"’11 Stolburg immediately usCj for "'Fhc settlement money ihealth care.” ..Various organi^i’0^ Geiger continued. .n „ and groups have raised $ k;ng the State of Detroit pensionersand is ^'"8 to match the funds. c iving* “That Dull echoed Stolsonburg. • •> lypical money is to go to health cate, this W hfe^rd heard additional r^^ Snow, listing thc committee s the Barry County Community M he Authority board, with four .wa« E911 Central Dispatch ,\dministra a citizen-at-large chair is still av. • w.|h Community Corrections Advisoty- ^||oca,ion one seat open for media, Tax boanl has one position open; and the Zo g Board of Appeals has two spots available. Snow shared that anyone ,ntercste, applying can download an application the county’s webpage, www.barrycounty.org, or pick one up on al the third Boot_C°u y Administration office/Courthousc. Poten i applicants can cal! 269-945-1284 with ques lions or to have an application mailed. Deadline for the applications is February 1». 2014. Additional actions taken by the board on Tuesday: • Approved resolution to apply for State and Federal operating and capital assistance for the 2015 Fiscal Year and appointed Joseph Bleam as the authorized Transportation George Ramon Kent Barbara M, Schultz. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise <V Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Ro< MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616-731­ 5194 . CHURCH OF CHRIST 54! N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone *269-945-2938. Sunday School If) a.m.; Worship II a.nt Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 door­ . ‘ ,,S ls 1‘ Ftvai stalling point, and it is the i v 1 SCeurv way.’’ .said Doherty. *’ Die plan is in..’kVC Sing,c entrance for each court buildto w?it a?yb°dy with a badge would be able scan n ,hn)ueh without going thniugh the vjne door entrance is a minimal inconventcnce.” nil Ju y ^°ncern,’’ continued Smelker. "is for n * ti C c c,ks- trustees, etc. who will have to ‘trough tliis." clerk \ hA-c sP°^n to employees, the county DELTON, MI - George Ramon Kent, of Delton, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014. He was born in Kalamazoo to Theodore and Erma (Knoblock) Kent on October 12,1929. He is survived by a.sister Marjcan Kiser and brother David (Jolaine) Kent. Also surviving are his wife of 60 years. Joan (Mulder) Kent;a daughter, Mary Joan (Thomas) DeFazio: and two sons, George Jeffrey Kent and Lawrence "Larry” Andrew Kent. George also had two granddaughters, Rebecca (Kiel) Katz and Carrie (Jacob) VanMantgcm. He was also blessed with a great-grandson, Joseph Jacob VanMantgcm. George was also a lifetime area resident having lived in Kalamazoo. Paw Paw, Gun Lake and Delton. His education was in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Western Michigan University, He received his pharma­ cy degree from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, where he was a charter member of thc Rho Chi Pharmacy Honorary. Upon gradua­ tion. he worked at the Summerlott Pharmacy. Muir Drugs and Spades Paw Paw Drug Store. In 1959, he helped found and was co-owner of the Prescription Center, Center Medical Supply, and Oakwood Plaza Pharmacy. He later was thc co-owner of Parchment Pharmacy. In 1983. he finished his drug store career and became a hospital pharmacist at the VA Medical Center Hospital in Batik Creek. During his career, he was very active in many service clubs, fraternal and professional organizations. Hc scrved as president of the South Western Michigan Pharmacy Association in 1967-68 Living at Gun Lake’for 23 years he loved the watersports and snowmobiiing- George and Joan enjoyed traveling nfound lhi: wor “ taking many cruises and trips. His favorite places were Copenhagen. London. New Zealand and the Greek Isles The best cruise of all was to Alaska in ,(MW when George and Joan renewed their vows for »heir 50th wed­ ding anniversary. After retiring, Ceo d Jo3n formed LR Meeting as sales representatives- ,ravel,n8 and dotng trade shows^o the MicMS"1 loun5‘ area selling gjft, , (or 20 various venders. They rea|Iy Enjoyed exploring Michigan’s L’pDer i> • •J Al roquet etnins.u,a‘. aS taken place »d there will -X A family memorial will b^ ™ lhe time of interment. L u ,aIU Memorials may l . uic naine to thc Kalamazoo cZh ,'na<lc '“." Bany County H-‘»imtfOrlIuXt1,ssion°r Arrangements ; „|and Family Funeral Homes p|.b> '“"ceor’e'' Pcr50n' alized webpagev'' vb.' G,u° i book or to leave a c<,ndoTelu.'0n!'"ehiUs fann1* :lt *'v'v.lunEeland,.c^'e * * HASTINGS. Ml - Barbara M. Schultz, age 87. beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed on to be with our Lord on Thursday. January 23 2014. Barb was bom September 12, 1926 in Ionia, the daughter of Henry’ and Hermine Disch. She attended school in Ionia and grad­ uated from Portland High school in 1944. Barb met the love of her life. John Schultz, at die Ionia Fair. They were married on February 4, 1950 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hasting. Barb and John bought a home in the Dowling area where they resided until John’s death in 2007. Barb then moved to Hastings. Barb worked for Consumers Pow'er Company in the Ionia and Battle Creek office. She also worked for Felpausch Food Center as a checker and also a bookkeeper in the corporate office where she retired after nearly 40 years of service. After retirement she cared for her great granddaughters for many years and was actively involved in many of their activities. She also volunteered with the Pennock Hospital auxiliary. Barb was an active mem­ ber of the Grace Lutheran Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, assisting minister, a member of the choir and bell choir. She worked many years on the annual pasty sale. Barb is survived by her daughter, Melinda (Dan) Shepler; granddaughter. Jennifer (Wes) Casarez; stepgrandchildren. Steve (Kari) Shepler, Stacy ( David) Kensington; great grandchildren. Emily, Makayla, Holly Casarez. Cassie (Adam) Harvath, Amber and John Shepler, Kaitlynn ( Kevin) Pohl, and Arthur Kensington; her sister, Rose Killgore; brother, John (Marilynn) Disch; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband. John Schultz; brothers, Henry and Fred Disch. Funeral services will be held on Friday January 31. 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church located at 239 E. North Street in Hastings. The family will receive guests starting at 10 a.m. and the service will begin at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Barr)’ County 4-H rab­ bit and cavy organization. Barb will bc dearly missed by her daughter and entire family. Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel located al 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings has lx-en entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory with Barb’s family at www.lauerfli.coin. ___________ LAUEQ Coordinator • Approved resolution authorizing and rati­ fying the Occupancy Sharing Agreement by and between the Barry Eaton District Health Department and Cherry Street Services. Inc. • Gave approval to award the bid for replacement of the Animal Shelter roof to Affordable Metal Roofing in the amount of $32,000, with funds to be paid from thc Building Rehabilitation Fund. • Gave approval to award the bid for replacement of the Jefferson Street garage roof to Greg Lydy Builder in the amount of $9,178 (includes contingency). All resolutions were approved by 6-0 votes. For the third consecutive meeting. Commissioner Jim DeYoung was not in atten­ dance. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Celebrate with COLA by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist While hot cocoa, tea or coffee may bc the preferred refreshment these days, people who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income get a bit of COLA. More than 60 million Americans are receiving a 1.5 percent cost of living adjustment, or COLA, in their monthly benefit payment. The 1.5 percent COLA began with increased benefits for more than 57 million Social Security beneficiaries in January, and payments to more than 8 million SSI recipi­ ents in late December 2013. The estimated average monthly Social Security payment to a retired worker is $1,294 (in 2014). up from $1,275 (in 2013) The average monthly Social Security disabil­ ity payment for an- individual is $1 148 (in 2014), up from SI.131 (in 2013) ’ • ^ibr * ™ ,°,n?hly fedCral pa> menl for SSI is $721 (in 2014). up from $710 (in '’013) Some other changes that take effect'in Januarj- of each year are based on the increase tn average wages. For example, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax (taxable maxi­ mum) will increase to $117 000 „„ r„‘ $ 113,700. Of the estimated 165 million ers who will pay Social . Ortk' 2014, about 10 million will pay hieher «a-“'‘of the increase in the taxable mav credit of SocW SreJritycov'S^h^ °"C up. as well, but all workers can s dL gOn' tour credits in a year. In 2014 aw ?n)Upto Visit www.socialsecuritv onvM learn more about the CO1 \ . ! rc^so^,ce to Security changes in 2014 other Social Vanda VanTil is the public , ivtfar n-e.it ^cialSocial Security Adinini,,rMi ' \r"cl”:rc/o St. ,VE. Gram/Uup/,/. ^'‘s' A"u/,r lo wndawaniilifi ' *“ t)r Vut ^nail �. ±?>«se trap’ Will aid in distribution ot cotton seed at Lake Odessa elevator 4 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30. 201'* — Dan Crawfis (standing) pushes a steel plate into position as Mike Corder lower down onto the platform of a device designed by workers at Lake Odessa Feed 3 Grain that will enable them to unload freight cars of cotton seed more easily. ---------------thn romerit. of F°'ur1h ue and First This newly constructed apparatus, located at the former site of Smith'' B'0,her^ ^‘^designed LakeAven Odessa mouse Street has been dubbed, by the creative employees at Lake Odessa Feed and Gra.n who desg trap" due to its resemblance to a giant mouse trap. by Bonnie Mattson BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST 4: 10 5 3 V: AJ543 4:6 4: J 9 6 2 EAST 4:Q2 V: K 10 7 6 ♦: Q 8 7 5 4: K 7 5 4:9 8 64 V:Q9 4: K94 2 4: 10 4 3 SOUTH: StaffWriter Visitors to Lake Odessa may find it hard to miss the newly constructed mechanism at the former location of Smith Brothers Elevator on the comer of Fourth Avenue and First Street. Designed by several employees of Lake Odessa Feed and Grain, a division of Caledonia Farmers Elevator, thc apparatus — dubbed the "Lake Odessa Mouse Trap" due to its resemblance to a rodent catcher —- will enable workers to more safely and efficiently unload freight cars of cotton seed for distribu­ tion to fanners. "It was lhe brain child of several of us here," said Tim Marlin, feed and grain man­ ager. The mechanism will have two hoists. One, in the middle will be used to open and close lhe freight car door. The other, on the north side, will raise and lower a drawbridge, so the freight cars can be moved through the appara- 4: A K J 7 V:82 4:AJ 10 3 4: AQ8 This ramp will allow the forklift driver to easily enter a freight car to unload cotton seed into trucks for delivery to farmers. tus, depending on which way the freight car door is facing. Dan Crawfis, of Freedom Engineering and Millwright Inc., thc Carson City company that is building the mechanism, said it will TROOPER by Kellie Summerhays 'Dealer: North Vulnerable: North/South Lead: North Pass 34(1) 3NT East Pass Pass Pass Community Service Trooper Michigan State Police South 2NT 3V Pass West Pass Pass Pass (1) Transfer to Hearts In most online bridge tournaments, there are many, many tables of bridge players, vying for the lop scores On today’s hand, there was an unusually small number of tables. Only five tables signed up to play this particular tournament. To do well in this kind of situation, you need to make your best bridge moves. Let’s see how South fared against four strong con­ tenders. Today’s South opened the bidding with a 2NT bid even though their partnership agreement required al least 20 high-card points for that particular bid. With 19 high-card points, three suits stopped and good cards in the three suits. South chose the 2NT opening bid. While not a forcing bid in most players’ agreement. North chose the Jacoby Transfer Convention as his way of showing five hearts for partner South. Bidding 34 would force South to bid 3V. The advantage is that the South player has the hand with the most points as the closed hand, and he can be the declarer instead of North with the weaker hand. North then gave South a choice: 3NT or 4V? South easily chose the 3NT contract as he had stoppers in the other three suits, North had promised five hearts, and nine tricks in no trump is easier than ten tricks in a major suit. South passed, and the contract was 3NT. West tabled the 54 as the lead. Down came lhe dummy, and South surveyed his partner’s cards. Grateful as always. South prepared his plan; he had five sure tricks: AV, A4, K4, A4, and A4. Four more tricks would need to be promoted to make the 3NT contract. Nodding that he was ready. South called for the 64, lhe K4 came from East, and South took the first trick with the A4. Next, South led the A4 with all playing low'. South was preparing to unblock the club suit and secure another entry to the dummy. South on lhe third trick played lhe Q4 from his hand. West look the trick with the K4; South played low from the dummy, and East played the 44k South had just succeeded in setting up two club tricks in the dummy, and he still had a small club in his hand to get to them. West continued with a diamond lead, the 84, with South discarding a small heart from the board, East played a small diamond, and South won with the J4. With no lime like lhe pres­ ent. South led his small club to the waiting two club winners on the board. South discarded a small heart on the second club winner. The AV was South’s next play, and all played a heart. Leading lhe 104 from lhe board. South let it ride all the way to West. West won with the q4, took the KV and the Q4, but at that point, South was in control. The JV on the board was good once lhe QV had dropped from lhe East hand. West chose to lead a final diamond, lhe 74, but South won with the 104. Thc final two tricks needed to make the 3NT contract were the top spades in thc South hand. All in all. South look three diamond tricks, three club tricks, one heart trick, and two spade tricks for his nine tricks. The other four tournament players all went set by one trick with one player in 3NT. one in 4V, and two in 44 contracts. Only today’s South found lhe winning combination in no trump by carefully setting up thc diamonds and the clubs. True, if South had play** thc lop spades from lhc top, he might have made an overtrick, but that is a moot point. Beating the other four players will) a top score of 600 points gave him a commanding lead in the tournament. The takeaway for today? When given a choice by your partner as to lhe choice of games, in this case, either 3NT or four of a major, look carefully at your hand. If your hand is a bal­ anced hand, you might want to consider slaying in no trump where you need only take nine irieks to "’ake «;"ne o!’pOS<? r n.CCd .8,n a m“j°r- s°"": bri'ise play«s do not ike IO ploy in no Irump' bu,;.1cC fat !’■ H some"mcs 'he easiest way 10 make a game. Do not say- “No more no Irump‘ Suy lns eud‘ ,rumP more in Two Thousand One Four!” Bridge Noles: Interested in the “Leant Bridge in a Day?" seminar to be held on Marell 1st at Hastings Community Edueauoi> ™d “!on Center? Wondering about lhe question mark allhe end of lhc ' W ? a! va* ,haI wil1 addre« «>me of these ^Ughis. Meanwhile, sign up at the Community fcducation office at 948-4414. herald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, her bridge classes at lot al schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: leU‘ ,,t ',1,,rhridgeinbarrycouniyniichigan.blogspot.com) rlai<e ' http'"' save more than lhe I 1/2 hours formerly spent setting up and unloading the freight cars, and w ill make the job safer. The "mouse trip" was expected bc opera­ tional by Wednesday. Jan. 29. Matthew Scott Eaton, Nashville and Jenelle Marie Labine. Nashville. Garth Robert Jarman, Hastings and Lindsey Ann Hoffman. Hastings. Kyle Bruce Mishler, Nashville and Shennondoah Gentle-Rain Fighter. Nashville. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan 30 - Movic Memories en oys Bunny Lake is Missi .. s(arring Laurence Olivier, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 preschool story time reads about bears, 10:30am 7 Saturday. Feb. ] DungeOns antj Dragons, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. b ^Monday, Feb. 3 - |ibrMy c|osed for staff Transporting alcohol and pumping gas Is it illegal to drive around with a partially empty hottie of liquor in your trunk? Obviously drinking liquor and then getting behind the wheel is illegal and an extremely had idea. But if you have an opened bottle of liquor you want to transport elsewhere, is there a legal way to do so? Yes, there are legal ways to transport these items. You may have a special bottle of liquor or wine that has been opened but you want to share it with friends at a gathering. The best way to do this is to keep it in lhe trunk of your vehicle or behind the last upright seal or in a locked glove box. The goal is that it not be accessible to the driver or occupants. If the opened bottle (or box of wine) is being transported within reach of any occupants, you run the risk of being cited by a police officer for transportation or possession of the opened container, which is a misdemeanor charge. If any of the vehicle occupants has consumed alcohol prior to the trip, it will be difficult to convince thc officer that no one was drinking during the trip where lhe bot­ tle is accessible to them. Some people may not be aware that an opened bottle ot wine can be removed from a restau­ rant in Michigan if the customers did not finish it during their meal. A vendor licensed to sell wine may allow a restaurant customer who has partially consumed a bottle of wine with the meal to remove the partially consumed bottle from the premises upon departure. This does not allow thc removal of any additional unopened bottles of wine unless lhe vendor is licensed as a specially designated merchant. An employee must cap lhe bottle or reinsert a cork so that the top of the cork is level with the lip of the bottle. A bottle of wine can bc costly but more eco­ nomical than ordering by lhe glass. With this option to re-cork, there is no longer pressure to consume lhe entire contents during the meal and risk being over the legal limit to drive. Take it home and enjoy it later. Is it actually illegal to pump gas while your car is running ? This is a difficult one to answer. We have all seen the warnings on lhe pumps at the gas sta­ tions, such as, “Warning: It is unlawful and dangerous to dispense gasoline into unapproved containers;" "No smoking;" The person dispensing shall remain in attendance outside of the vehicle and within view of lhe hose nozzle valve during lhe dispensing operation," Stop motor. funFwhh Vilenfinl-s~l^ldl|cor s'°*y ,ime has chess. 4 to 5 P m.;?hesS mA;L R Unplugged Game Night, 6 to 8 n m 6 ’ Wednesday, Feb. 5 — u- P c k Library meet, noon ,0 2^'nd? ° Counseling. 4:30 to 8 p.m. ’ VITA Ta Call Hastings Public I information. 269-9454263 e rary f°r n'°re What happens if we don’t turn off lhe engine? I have never encountered a law addressing this, so I went searching. I checked lhe legal resources we use in law enforcement and spoke to many police officers. but no one knew. Finally. 1 found a lady with the answer. An engineer with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs said a National Fire Standard addresses this, and it can be found in thc Michigan Flammable Combustible Liquids Rules. She said the owner or employee of the service station would be held liable for the vio­ lation. If a customer is filling a fuel tank on a running vehicle, the attendant is responsible for turning off the pump. If there is a persistent issue with a particular business, the local fire department has lhe ability to shut down the facility. So if you arc filling your tank on a running vehicle and the pump stops, turn off the engine and try again. You may have an attendant paying close attention to the safely rules and not wanting to allow any violations at his or her place ol business. To ask a question, send queries to waylandpost<& gmail.com or call 269-792-2213 ext. 3^- Call 9W-9554 lot Hastings _L Banner WEST MICHIGAN'S ■M P E N N O C KwH E ALT H your partner m personal. professional, pnxjrJ^ve caro Now accopl.ng appi.cat.ons for toj;OW(ng Registered Nurses - Full-time Outpatient Surgery Certified Medical Assistants - Full-time w Lakewood. Hastings, and Gun Lake Family Modicino Offices 17388124 insurance, Mon assistant, paid TO WORK FOR Winner 2012 & 2013 __________ Visit Careers at Pennock > uuiinto 'nclud,"!J more. ~ wwwpennockhealth.com �page A ~ Tburs<Jay- January 30. 2014 tk u ■ । **■Tho Haahngi Banner Landmark barn on Carveth Village property may be removed Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Investors can learn much from Super Bowl teams This landmark barn in the village of Middleville may be torn down to make way fo planned-unit development. by Julie Makarcwicz Skiff Writer Middleville Planning commissioners learned officials from Carveth Village have decided they will likely not restore the old bam on their property as originally planned. Instead, owners said they will remove the structure. Village officials told planning com­ mission members restoration costs were reportedly prohibitive, prompting the change. A revised planned-unit development for the Carveth Village site is expected to be brought to the planning commission’s March meeting. Carveth Village secured approvals from the planning commission tn November on a planned-unit development that would increase parking at the site. It also included refurbishing the bam. Planning commissioners al thc Jan. 22 meeting said it’s too bad thc bam isn’t going to be saved since it has been a landmark in thc community for more than 100 years. They also said they recognized the bam is in rough shape and in need of major repairs. Without those repairs, they said, the barn could become a hazard. In other business, die planning commission Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads reviewed suggested ordinance revisions thc village attorney. They also discussc cems made by thc village council espe 1 relating to the timing of electronic signs in village. .. Village council members at an earner meeting opposed the idea of allowing chang­ ing text every two seconds and said the p an ning commission should rethink that gui e­ line. . . . Planning commissioners said they nau lengthy discussion about thc signs and sever­ al businesses owners were involved. Commissioner Austin Tumes suggested the planning commission consider increasing the time to four seconds. Council members noted the village sign at the comer of Main Street and M-37 is on an eight-second change. Some commission members said that was almost too long and opted the four seconds would be a better minimum standard within the village. In other matters: • Fran French and Shcllie McQueen will continue to lead the Middleville planning commission in 2014. The two were re-elected to the leadership roles on the commission. Sue Rcyff will continue serving as secretary for the group. • Serving on the ordinance committee will be Judy Kruse, French. Reyff and Sherry’ Ronning as an alternate. • Appointed to lhe site plan review’ com­ mittee were Amanda Pullen, French and Tumes, with Reyff as an alternate. • The joint planning commission will be served by French, Ronning and McQueen, with Kruse as an alternate. Tumes will serve as the liaison to the zon­ ing board of appeals. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Board (4 positions, 1 position must be a primary consumer) Central Dispatch Administrative Board, Citizen at Large: Applicants cannot bo affiliated with any organization already Involved with Barry County Central Dispatch. Applicants must bo a resident of Barry County. A letter of intent along with some background Information and the willingness to commit to this position must be sent along with the application. Community Corrections Advisory Board (1 position representing Communications Media) Planning Commission (2 positions) Tax Allocation Board (1 general public position) Zoning Board of Appeals (2 positions) Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p m on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Contact 269-945-12S4 for more information. 77584755 r > <• NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BARRY CONSERVATION DISTRICT To all the residents of Barry Conservation District (all residents of Barry County), notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of March, 2014, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7-30 p.m. at the Barry Conservation District, 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings, Ml, an annual meeting and directors’ election will be held. On the 3rd day of February, 2014, being forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the annual meeting, absentee ballots are flvajlab1e for voting In this election by writing or calling the Barry Conservation District Office, located at 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings (the Secretary of State Building), nhone (269)948-8056, during regular business hours of the District which are between g OO a.m. and 3:30 p rn- An absentee ballols must be relumed by 330 p.m. on the 19th tjay of March, 2014. OAsidents are individuals of legal age who can demonstrate residency in the Conservation District via one (1) piece of identification. (ice js also hereby given that in this election, one board seat, with a term of four (4) NO fS will be filled. Candidates eligible for election by the completion and filing of a ^inating petition are as follows: Scott Hanshue by Elaine Garlock The annual chili supper will be at the Freight House Museum Friday evening Feb. 7, with serving from 5 to 6:30 p.m. There will be a variety of chili, ranging from mild to spicy hot. This is another venture of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. Saturday, Feb. 9, the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. Members last week received their winter issue of the newsletter and also the annual report lhat included a ros­ ter of all current members. An early morning fire Monday destroyed a garage/storagc building on M-66 between Musgrove Highway and Bipplcy Road. One vehicle was destroyed but the owners were able to retrieve another vehicle. The highway was closed to all traffic from Clarksville Road to Musgrove, with drivers rerouted east to Sunfield Highway, the next hard-surfaced road, which gave them an extra four miles east to drive. The Rev. Karen Sordcn. Sunday performed baptismal riles for infant Ford Andrew McDonald of Grand Rapids. He wore the same baptismal gown worn by his mother in 1984. He is lhe third generation of his family to be baptized at Central United Methodist Church. Relatives came from Midland. Galesburg, Grand Rapids, Hastings and Woodland. This included his paternal grand­ parents Charles and Julie McDonald from Midland. His parents are Christy and Casey. The annual quilt show at the museum was well arranged. The interesting works include one found in the attic of lhe Hendricksen house on First Street. Likely it was left there by the family of long-ago physician Dr. Charles Snyder. The society has a collection of signature quilts made by church groups or lodges. One quilt was done by the "girls" al the bean room of the Smith Brothers Elevator. The museum was open both Saturday and Sunday for visitors to see the unusual quilts on display. Thc Lakewood Board of Education has elected its 2014 officers: Barry Vezino presi­ dent; Jeff Gibbs vicC.prcsident. Brian Potter Lakewood will host alumni basketball games Feb. 22 Die Lady Vikes Basketball Association is sponsoring an alumni k ? \^il game on Saturday. Feb. 22 at 1 ?ask m h School Piere will beHigh School, agenda for the Annual Meeting is as follows: . Reception - Call io Order 6’30 Election Open . Annual Report Election closed 7;0° ' pybiic Comment on Annual Report 7:0? ' Directors Comments a Chair of lhe Board of Directors Dan Consolation Dlstr,ct Barry c°n ---------------------- If you’re a football fan (and probably even it you aren’t). you are aware that we’re clos­ ing in on the Super Bowl. This year’s event is unique in that it is the first Super Bowl held in an outdoor, cold-weather site — New- Jersey, to bc specific. However, the 2014 game shares many similarities to past Super Bowls in terms of what it took for lbe two tcams to arrive at this point. And some of these same characteristics apply to successful investors. Here are a few of these shared traits: • A Koodoffcnse __ Most Super Bowl teams are adept at moving up and down the field and crossing the goal fine. And good investors know how to choose those investments that can provide them with the gains they need to keep moving toward their own goals, such as a comfortable retirement. That’s why. at every stage of your life, you will need to own a rea­ sonable percentage of growth-oriented invest­ ments, such as stocks and stock-based vehi­ cles. • A strong defense — Even a good offense usually isn’t enough to vault a team into the Super Bow), which is why most participants in the Big Game also have strong defenses. Similarly, the best investors don’t just put all their money in a single type of aggressive instrument and then forget about it — they know- that a downturn affecting this particular asset class could prove extremely costly. Instead, they "defend" their portfolios by w ith a men’s game t ?cn s ^anlc Any Lakewood Brad,°llt>W **7 varsi­ ty basketball is dua'e who play*" teams will be d P“rtiCiP° Jua«d with the even nttfe »>• the odd numbered je ^7cars P^in®' ’ Those interested . ...ked to mail a registration <„ Playing are • . name and e-n,"/" «f$5 along Middle School. Attn.l0, *^8699^ 77584820 Brown Rd. WoodlsL Wieland. d"<1 Ml 48897. divers.fymg their holding, amon£, a r of ■"vestments: Mode. u)nds. ^entXS- ritiLs. certificates of deposit, and so on. And that nlthd° ?cp:unc- KccP in mind, however, hat although diversification can help reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio, it can t guarantee a profit or always protect against loss. 1 tn’tir7tVmnrt\7 EVCry ,eam lhat makcs ’’ o the Super Bowl has had to overcome some type of adversity - injuries to key players, a difficult schedule, bad weather, playoff games against good opponents, etc. Successful investors have also had to overcome hurdles such as bear markets, bad economies, politi­ cal battles and changing tax laws. Through it all. these investors stay invested, follow a long-term strategy and continue to look for new opportunities - and their perseverance is often rewarded. You can follow their exam­ ple by not jumping out of the market when thc going looks tough and not overreacting to scary-sounding headlines. • Good coaching — Super Bowl teams con­ tain many fine players, but they still need coaches who can analyze situations and make the right decisions at thc right times. Smart, experienced investors also benefit from "coaching — in lhe form of guidance from financial professionals. It’s not always easy for busy people to study the financial mar­ kets, stay current on changing investment- related laws, monitor their own portfola make changes as needed. By working financial professional who knows your * j|| lion, needs, goals and risk tolerance, y°u find it much easier to navigate the increiV’1 ly complex investment world. _ As we’ve seen, some of the same tac that go into producing a team capable reaching the Super Bowl are also relevant investors who want to reach their own go*1 By incorporating these behaviors and atti Hides into your own investment strategyyou’ll be following a pretty good "game plan.’’ This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions. contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-35S3. secretary; and Gary Foltz treasurer. Foltzs also will be the representative to the state association of school boards. Superintendent Michael O’Mara announced that Lakewood had already used its six allotted snow days. That was well before this week’s big chill. It is definitely too cold for children to be wait­ ing outside in line for approaching school bus or walking to school several blocks. ---- STOCKS------ The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. -.37 Altria Group 36.86 +.23 AT&T 33.70 -1.04 BP PLC 47.49 +.23 CMS Energy Corp 26.95 -1.04 Coca-Cola Co 38.88 -.66 Conagra 3279 Eaton 73.54 -4.12 -1.37 Family Dollar Stores 63.14 Fifth Third Bancorp 21.30 -.52 74.03 Flowserve CP -275 Ford Motor Co. -.73 15.71 48.97 +.43 General Mills -1.41 General Motors 36.81 -.69 24.90 Intel Corp. -.73 60.03 Kellogg Co. 94.17 -1.12 McDonald’s Corp +1.63 157.01 Perrigo Co. -.73 30.41 Pfizer Inc. 38.41 +.56 Sears Holding -.72 Spartan Motors 6.02 -83 Spartan Stores 23.01 Stryker 77.45 -1.13 -.36 TCF Financial 16.45 74.67 -.87 Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,254.51 $19.58 15,928 621M +12.72 -.34 •486 -131M Fire continues after 40 years by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I’ve written here before about lhe prob­ lem of unwanted fires burning in coal deposits. Above and below- ground, coal fires are a problem in both developed and developing nations. If we are serious about reducing our carbon dioxide emissions, w e should address lhe unwanted fires burning around the world. Unwanted coal fires are not a huge slice of the carbon dioxide pie, but putting them out is one way we could decrease emission of greenhouse gases without putting a damper on economic growth. And if w-c addressed coal fires where they can be extinguished, wc could help clean up local air quality, as well. I’ve seen photos from India of blazes with flames reaching more than 20 feet into the sky. China also has many fires burning in its coalfields. But the problem isn’t just limited to the developing world. Here in the U.S. we have coal fires burn­ ing in places as varied as Pennsylvania and Wyoming. Now I’ve learned that unwanted natural gas fires also can be a long-term problem. Sometimes gas fires bunt themselves out quickly, but in at least one place in thc world that hasn’t been the case at all. The story merited a place recently in England’s Daily Mail. The Karakum Desert lies in central Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan, you might recall is in central Asia, just cast of lhe Caspian Sea. There’s a great deal of natu. ‘ as in Turkmenistan - the Karakum Desert has one of thc larger natural gas reserves to be found anywhere. In 1971, Soviet geologists and engineers wCre exploring in the Karakum Desert for oil and natural gas. Part of lhe exploration effort, of course, was setting up drilling rigs and penetrating the ground. Quite unexpectedly, the earth underneath one drilling rig collapsed, creating a crater. The guys at work in thc area realized methane — natural gas — was in the new crater. That flammable gas was a hazard for lhe workers and nearby villagers, as well. Putting their heads together, the peo­ ple on the scene decided to ignite lhe nat­ ural gas in the crater. They thought it would be a good way to eliminate the haz­ ard, trusting that the fire would bum out in a short time. . But the fire in the crater has burned con­ tinually since that day in 1971. Enough gas vapor flows naturally into the crater that the flame bums endlessly onward. The crater with its flames and boiling mud is called the Door to Hell by those who live nearby. 1 he crater appears to bc grow­ ing over time, and it has become some­ thing of a tourist attraction. Beyond making for intriguing photos, coal and natural gas burning out of control does no good. As I’ve argued before, we can and should do more to pul out unwant­ ed fires of earth materials. In so doing, we would help local, often impoverished, res­ idents affected by fires - and even help the whole world in terms of cutting ereenhouse gas emissions. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest. was trained as a geoloat Princeton and Harvard universities. Hits column is a service of the College of Agricultural. Human, and Natural Kesource Sciences at Washington State University. �, a — ' The Hastings Banner - Jhursday. January 30 201 fl look back al the stories and columns on local History In the Hastings Banner i I turning back the PAGES <Jn Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part III Following ls a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah Collier Falk (Jones) in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her years in Prairieville. She and her hus­ band William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances married a Merlau and their daughter Nettie married Dr. George Hyde. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum,■'and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of thc museum. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau. Leta Hyde. Lora Hyde. Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock, ’ or Dr. Hyde. Hannah Falk mentions her "Frances Shlatter" book, reading it and loaning it to friends. The book likely was somewhat of a novelty at the time, having just been pub­ lished about a man known across the country as a healer. The title likely was The Life of the Harp in lhe Hand of the Harper, a book by Ada Morley about Francis Schlatter, which was published sometime after Schlatter’s dis­ appearance in November J895. Schlatter, French by birth. American by choice, was working as a cobbler in Denver in 1892 when he heard ’the Father ' calling him to sell his business, give his money to the poor and devote his life to healing the sick. In her diary, Hannah frequently mentions relatives, neighbors, friends and acquain­ tances who are sick. "Old Mrs. Harthorn" is one whose condition appears often in Hannah's diary. A Camline Harthom. bom April 11, 1818, making her 77 at the time, is buried in Prairieville Cemetery, not far from the Falk home. That Mrs. Harthorn died in Sept. 1906, more than 10 years after the diary entries. However, Anna Harthorn, mentioned as a visitor at the Falk home, died in March 1897, at the age of 34. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. Sunday, Jan, 26 It is a nice day today. Alzina Westover went to meeting today. I don’t feel near as well. Francis and Willie Merlau stopped in here a minute. I found my gold bowed glasses and sent them to George Merlau. I can t see in them. Mrs. Mary Ann Bugbee here for me to direct a letter and some papers to Lurinda Rush. Old Mrs. Harthom is sick. Mrs. Henry Barlicom is sick with Rheumatism. Piles of sick folks. J sent some papers to Mary I. Steploe, Minnesota. Willie Merlau here to­ night. Birdie has got a hard cold. Mrs. Cahill here tonight. I let her take my papers home with her to pul them in the office for me. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Benson here tonight. They brought home my Frances’ Shlatter book then Arthur Turrell came here tonight and I let him take [it] to read. Mrs. Givens of Cloverdale died tonight. Inflamation of the bowels and bladder. Monday, Jan. 27 Alzina washed today. It is a nice day and such a nice moonlight night. Mrs. Michael Doster here today. Mrs. Lucy Carpenter here a little while. Mrs. Crump is no better. Mrs Harthom and Sarah a little better. Dr. Hyde came here and brought me my insurance owners. Paid him 19.50 cents for running 3 years It runs from Jan. IS, 1896 to Jan. 18. ^99. Three years in the Eaton Insurance Company. Mort Jones is agent for it. I got a tonight from Martha Silcox. Hot Sorings South Dakota. Everyone of Netties has all got colds, so Dock says but ,s f° ne Liter now. Nettie brought me a loaf of some belt' tonight. I wrote a brc;id'° M- h XXn l<> SeXoseoIa Co., CaI Arbour. she says letter W A *"7*k**bWta* ± day today. Mrs. Doster here me '-.me buitennilk and «»>» and broughl 1Urt|lorn j> not so well, 1 noodle soup- > Sij>j(. Ul.presier here. Hyde eame here will. my little Opal and she stayed all night with me. Ida Brandstclter here. Anna Harthom here. Dock Hyde came back and fixed me some medicine. Mrs. Perkins is sick. 1 heard today that Mrs. Givens was dead. I don’t know when she died. I sent by Alzina and got 5 cents worth of licorice for Opal and a gallon of kerosene oil 12 cents. Alzina Westover took Nellies and Idas letter to the office. She went down to see Mrs. Wilcox. Mrs. Mullen is real sick. Harry' and Lizzie Jones here tonight to see about his interest money. Oscar Diamond got 65 cents for wheat today to Delton. Wednesday, Jan. 29 It is a real nice day today. Cecilia Diamond here while Oscar took a load of wheal to Delton. He got 65. Susie Bollic Deprester here. Dr. Hyde here a few minutes. He got some nuts for Opal. Mrs. Carpenter here a few minutes. Mrs. Bugbee here a few min­ utes. Frances Merlau here a little while. Alzina has gone for the mail. Mrs. Harthom no better. Mrs. Perkins no better. Mrs. Givens was hurried today in Prairieville Cemetery'. Little silver locks here tonight, how I love her. Phillis Diamond married tonight to Hastings to Sarnie! Reynolds. Mrs. Charles W. Ives died today in Gun Plains, Allegan County. Thursday, Jan. JO It is a very beautiful day today. Jennie Holcomb here and.her little-boy Gerald. Lillie Opal here tonight and staid all night. She is a little lamb, you know. Dr. Hyde here tonight and left me some more different medicine. Friday, Jan. 31 It is a real nice day today. Jennie Holcomb here. 1 lent here 3 dollars to finish to pay their taxes. Susie Deprester here all afternoon. She swept out my bedroom. Mrs. Carpenter here. Mrs. Bugbee here today Lura Andres here to dinner then she went over to Rutters then she stopped in to see Mrs. Russell to have her come and stay with me while she goes over to Martin with Lura to stay over Sunday. Dr. Hyde here and took Opal home with him. Opal was real sick here last night. He brought I^cta and Lora today to school. Mrs. Russell here to stay with me. There is lots of sock folks all over. 1 got a Henry A. Drees Cat-alog tonight. Ely Clement here today to see about my stove. Emily Armstrong here today. Lura Andrews here tonight and stayed all night. Mrs. Laura Ives was hurried today in lhe Ives Cemetery on the Plains. Saturday, Feb. 1 Mrs. Russell here all day and tonight. Alzina and her sister’s girl went over to Martin today and Mrs. Russell stayed with me. Mrs. Carpenter here and Mrs. Bugbee here. Dr. Hyde here tonight a few minutes Ely Clement here and got some of the top of my kitchen stove and took it to Mr. Mullins and got it fixed and brought it back and now' we can have a fire and not gel smoked out. It cost 15 cents. I covered the stove holder today. I am n little better today. Arthur Turrell here tonight. Nina and Ida Brandstetter here. Nina brought my mail and got me one lb. of cheese. Sunday, Feb. 2 It is a nice day today. Mrs. Russell went to lhe Baptist chapel and Frances Merlau here a few minutes. Birdie did not come in. Mr. and Mrs. I. Silcox here before meeting. Mrs. Bugbee here a few minutes. Frances Merlau brought me a pint of sourkrout. Mrs. Harthom is a bout thc same. Mrs. Bugbee there to work. There is a very little snow now. Vine and Fred Noshey both sick. Lottie Fox here tonight and brought me a little jug of milk that my Nettie sent to me Monday, Feb. 3 Elijah Daileys birthday. 65 years. Alzina came home about || o'clock. Wallace Andrews came with her. Mrs. Russell here yc u 'V .,U? A'"' ”uK'>ec here and got my wash tub. John Clinton here. He pumped a pail of water for me and shoveled off ms walk for me. 1 shoveled a road to my privy. .Mrs. Russell has gone in to see how Mrs. Harthom X?ra herc and left their dinner Hri.it> ■n.twed a good lot last night.John Ooa f 'T ,Od!1> “"d brou8b‘ 6 Photos of R«er n‘ 8'»sses on her. 5-45 am M i* iradlcydicdlhis“f'omoon. Co bX n < M R)thl«nd, Kalamazoo Co. Burwell Scudder left Mr. Perk,ns today. (Io be continued) Cold snap creates challenge for state’s propane retailer5 in Michigan>h;"' a spokesperson H ,striblIh)r;i ilre * ' A^ociation. -e< of pr forking hard to ensure ’ ^ntinue as quickh. ea<ih ,,n r Miehii. lh ctothe oral, state and local home heating assistance programs that can help at-risk residents pay their heating bills and keep the heat on. Visit the MPGA’s LseMicbiganPropanc.com, i°r resources. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 508 .. and hove added to‘he Lha|lcngCsfacingall P^S-^>indeliverim! propane for n ** void weather actually. to,*r. Abundant grain crops conib.ned u th. a. falI resulted in a hirge. P ’hat required massive amount^ o I c m order to be dried prior to stor^: ^ally, it was a colder-than-normal ^,lowcd by a brutal­ ly cold, early start to * "ter. AH of lhis lcJ (o increased demam •lI»J deduced propane inventories throughout the Midwest. -We’re used to the cold hcre. Michigan propane companies arc used to a |ol of |hesc issues, so Michigan was prepared; however, our neighbors out west were not,” explained Derek Dalling. with the MPGA. “As their supplies dwindled, t ic\ came as far as Michigan to get their propane.’’ Other factors include pipeline disruptions that send propane to the Midwest and propane exports into the world market. In 2013, more than 20 percent of total U.S. propane was exported, up from just 5 percent in 2008. -These combined events have prevented regional inventories from recovering,*’ said Kim Godlew ski, MPG A president. ’’This has resulted in longer drix ing distances and load­ ing times, a scarcity ot available product and delays in making deliveries to customers.” Ross said all propane companies are doing their best to make timely deliveries and keep homes heated. The MPGA encourages all propane customers to ^vork with their propane companies. To preserve propane, the MPG/\ offers these tips: • Turn the thermostat down by 5 to 10 degrees. • For those who use a propane hot water heater, reduce hot w aler usage. • Don’t heat rooms or buildings that do not need to be heated. • Limit the use of propane-fueled stoves. • .Avoid calling propane supplier until the gauge shows a level at or below 25 percent. Home heating safely: • Do not use grill cylinders inside for any reason. • Do not tn lo.hoqk a grill cylinder to a home heating tank. This exposes a home to an extremely unsafe and illegal situation. • Clear snow and ice from around propane tanks, chimneys, fine pipes and vents. Use a broom rather than a shovel, and clear these areas frequently to reduce thc possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. If pipes freeze and crack, gas can leak out and cause poten­ tial danger. • Keep a path clear to thc propane tank. This will help propane delivery drivers get to the tank easily, refill quickly and gel to the next home. ’ • Work with propane retailer: • If thc regular propane company is not able to provide propane, should seek other options. Numerous propane companies servicing every* county of Michigan. • Work with the propane company to gel home on a regular delivery schedule. • Discuss payment plan options with lhe propane retailer. Some retailers will help spread the projected annual cost of propane over many months, spreading out the cost of seasonally higher bills. Visit thc MPG.A s HcatingMyHome.org for more information and access to ail of lhe fed- The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hast^Q5, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No 508 TO ALLOW LARGER ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES UNDEr CERTAIN CONDITIONS was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 27th day of January 2014. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PMThomas E. Emery City Clerk 77584816 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 509 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 509 TO LENGTHEN THE PERIOD OF TIME THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY GRANT FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF CON­ STRUCTION FOR A PROJECT FOLLOWING SITE PLAN APPROVAL was adopted by thc City Council of lhe City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 27th day of January 2014. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77504818 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on February 19,2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: LA request by William Perris, 308-1 Boyes Rd. Delton, Ml 49046, agent for lhe property owner at 11495 Lakeshore Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080, for the construction of a 30’ x 32’ addi­ tion to an accessory building on a vacant lot pursuant to Section 4.20 “Accessory Structures". The subject parcel is across from 11495 Lakeshore Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080, Parcel number 08-12-007-006-90 and is located in R1 Zoning district. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly Commission for this meet ing. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matteris) to the above Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered al the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth above. 77534602 Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing/Regular Meeting will bo held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on February 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 Norris Road, within the Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: PJTOEO.SEDJ\MENDMENISJ^lliEE^^ MASTER PLAN The following amendments of the 2007 Prairieville Township Master Plan are proposed by the Planning Commission: 1. Amend Section (Chapter) 1 - Introduction, so as to include a discussion on ’quality of life’ features and the topic of ‘placemaking’ as a planning objective; provide back­ ground information on the required 5-year update of the Master Plan. 2. Amend Section (Chapter) 2 - Community Profile, so as to provide updated demo­ graphic data (population; income/employment; housing/households). 3. Amend Section (Chapter) 3 - Existing Conditions, so as to provide updated infor­ mation regarding ‘Water Resources’ and ‘Public and Semi-Public Land Uses’ within lhe Township. 4. Amend Section (Chapter) 4 - Issues and Goals, so as to include a discussion/goals related to ‘complete streets’; include a discussion /goals related to lake watershed protection. 5. Amend Section (Chapter) 5 - Future Land Use, so as to update the existing Future Land Use Categories. 6. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed Prairieville Township Master Plan Amendments may bo examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located within the Township during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing, and may bo further examined at the public hearing. All interested parties are invited to bo present and participate in the discussion on the matter. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Prairieville Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing. Conley rolls perfect game Roger Conley rolled a 300-game Jan. 22, the fifth perfect game of the season at Hastings Bowl. The Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the pro­ posed amendments to the Master Plan at or following thc hearing and to make its rec­ ommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Additional Information regarding this hearing Is available at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 Norris Road between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday or by sending a written request to 10115 Norris Road, Dolton Ml 49048. By order of the Prairieville Township Planning Commission. i �’■ JWXWI* »• 20'^ - Tho Hastes Banner Hastings Exchange Club announces Young Citizens • ♦,rari tA/ith Teresa Heide,. are (from left) Shannon Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for December, pictured with interim intenm principal P are (tr Brown. Shelby Bolen, Katura Metzner. Ben Stafford and Derrec e . Named Young Citizens for December at Southeastern Elementary School are Gryphon Russell (left) and Hunter Perkins, joined here by teacher Dan Benningfield. Northeastern Elementary School's Young Citizens for December are Lucas Teunessen (left) and Lainey Smith, with teacher Dawn James. Bottom left- Kennedy Allyn (left) and Tandra McKinstry are Star Elementary School’s Young Citizens for December. They are joined by teacher Dawn Secord. LEGAL NOTICES Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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Agenda was approved Minutes from the January 13. 2014 wore approved Approved charge for FOIA request Fire budget discussed Public comments: None Board comments were received. Meeting adjourned at 1.50 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stonebumer, Supervisor 775&1312 Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. Automotive FOR SALE 1993 Jeep Wran­ gler, 6 cylinder, manual, both hard & soft tops, 143k miles, $2,000 obo Buying as is, call after 3pm (2b9)9533232 St. Rose sixth grader Michael Brown, named his school’s Young Citizen for the month of December, is joined by teacher Amy Murphy Help Wanted *_____________ . DRIVERS- LOCAL & re­ gional! Wyoming, Ml Termi­ nal. Company paid health insurance for FT jobs. Re­ quired: CDL-A, 21*-, lyr or 50k miles in last 5yrs in likekind equipment, hazmat I tanker endorse­ ment. 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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real ciutc advcniMiiK in this r.. u;paper it subject tulhc J .nt H.'uiing A.I anj lhc Michigan Civil Highs Au wtiich adtevtnvly rule it illegal in nJveniw “any ptefctemc. l.miuiioa w divcmnirutinn baud<>u la.v. ctsior.iclipo«. »e». handicap, fanulul rutin national unpin,►. t* nr niotial ttstuc, <x an intcnilon in nuke any such picfc: ci*cc, IlinilatMui or churiiiuiutuir." l an-.iln! »ta!u. in.iu.fcs children under ihe >gc <■( IHlmnx >uhpan.tit*ut kg-I CUfiodtMH, pirpuU women ®nd people i«curing custody l'( illiMlUl Ulldct |b 'ihn no»ipi|vr will n 4 kimninfly accept any advertiun^ for tcJ c-tatc which n in isolation of ihs kn Our reaJcn arc hereby infrnwied Thai all dwellings advertred in ihn i..'**pajvr are available on a.i c^ual opiruun ty ba»n Tw rrp<xt diKiimi.iati m i.dl tl. • J--'i Hou-.'Jig Center at 616451 JVM) TH HUDir.li4rrc lclq'h»,n.-number hi Hie hearing irnpaited h I-V«V92?V175 At left Corey Garrett, (from left) Leila Sweeney, Skyler Dixon, Leila Sweeney and Abby Waller, pictured with teacher Ben Wilson, are the Young Citizens for December at Central Elementary School. • | LEGAL NOTICE DDai„ SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP B^gC| Workshop Meeting o January 23 2014 oider‘?Ml2^)p°''‘!,>um'>' «,lod ,b0 mM,in9 C!mk DeVn^"' Supervisor Swnoburnoj and Trustee GrunTSUr°r McGui’®’ • , ’ , . < ' , ■ There wore i nuki Agenda wn-an bpresenL Minutes w!LapprOvod Discussion nn^Proved« as cofTCC,ed D , Approved m Gun P,a*ns Road Rep*ir Request Cressey road’° Se" n portion ol lhe township DiscuS^;°TOr,y Discussed Dnnornl Pu,,d budget Approvedi1,°aabu«S0l * Approved bon C.ab n°l for Treasurer's office Lindsay Roan nda,V of the Fire Slafon on £ub* comment...,. n°-ird < None Meeting <((j , - w«ro received, in Submilled by: Ufned at 4 00 p.m. Ted DeVries Ci u Aliened l„ J"nSl“»bl»nc,.Su))( Visor 77M44H Case No. 13-696-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgement of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms ol an Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment ol Foreclosure o’ the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan signed and filed on December 5. 2013, in the case ol Eaton Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff v Michele D. Schaffer, Defendant. Case No. 13-696Ch, wherein, among other things, the Court allowed the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Michele D. Schaffer (Mortgagor) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated November 16, 2001 and recorded January 11, 2002 at Instrument No. 1072905, Barry County Records, against the Mortgagor. Pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment ol Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Promises described below shall be sold at a public auction by or under the direction of Clerk/Sherilf for lhe County ol Barry to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Barry County Building. 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., local time. The Mortgaged Premises are legally described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. T3N, R7W, Castleton Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence East 50 rods; thence South 32 rods; thence Wes! 50 rods; thence North 32 rods to the place of beginning. The Mortgaged Premises, tho address of which is 3811 Dovme Road, Nashville. Michigan 49073, also include all hflht, title and interests held by Mtchete D. Schaffer as ol November 16,2001 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may be redeemed during the six (6) months loltow-ny lhe date of Gale. Date- January 23, 2014 bodman PLC By Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street. P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan Michigan 49721 (231)627-6000 7^707 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP , . ... Budget Workshop Meeting January 13,2014 Supervisor Stonebumer called tho meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Members present Supervisor Stoneburner, Clerk DeVries. Treasurer McGuire, Trustee Goebel and Trustee Grundy. There were 1 public present. Agenda was approved. No Minutes to approve. Police budget discussed. Public comments were received, if any. Board comments were received, if any. Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m. Submitted by. Ted DeVries. Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 775M810 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Cheryl L McWhlnney, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Rog:stra!ion Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 8. 2004, and recorded on November 18, 2004 in instrument 1137434, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. NA as ass gnee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Nino Hundred Eighty-One and 72/100 Dollars (S84.981.72). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sad mortgage will ba foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at lhe place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 6, 2014. Sad premises are situated m Township of Irving, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit 4 ol Daisy Lano No. 2 Condominium project, according Io tho Master Deed recorded in docu­ ment Number 1095651 and amendments thereto (if any), and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No 28. Together with rights in common elements as set forth in above Master Deed and as described in act 229 of Public Acts ol 1963 and Act 59 ol Public Acts of 1978, and amendments thereto Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless detennined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a tn which case the rodempt.on penod sholl be 30 d’avs trorn the date of such sale y II lira piopurty is sold at lotoclosuie sale under Chapter 32 ol lhe Revised Judicature Ad ol 1961 pursuant to MCI GOO 3278 the borrower w.n be held response to he person who buys th. property al the (no,tg..gu fo.oclost.re salo or to tho .n^Xe iKitaer lor damag.ng tho property du™g X redemption period. 1 wunny Dated: January 9, 2014 For more intonnation nleaso mitFC 0(248)593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Atlomeyu For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334.5400 File #431097F02 34 (O1-O9)(Q1-3O) <>>131170 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30. 2014 — N0TICETT,u5?ED'TOFS tn the matter of Trust dated February S TO AI L CREDITORS ’1997 Notice or Family Living NOTICE TO CREDITOR*;, y, J. Newman, who lived nt r 71,0 decedent, Betty Main St.. M-daievule an‘Glh V’”age 690 W Manitou Lant\ Middlevillo u3! ,ormor|y nt 10, 2014 having a certain Lf'cth,Pan died January Betty Newman Fam-tv ?.? S ‘iPdor ,b° namo of February 24. 1997 wh^rr Trusf’ and dated Trustor and John E. Nn/m? ho decedent was tho were named as the Co Tme? nnd Faul D Newman of or as a result of the . serving at the Lme C.odrtots ol tho deaden, not hod that all and 0 ,ho trust aro against tho trust witt ,apn nsluthQ decedent or sented to John E Nr^n^n V0Lb2rr<?d un,05S Pro‘ the named trustee at Sn m an,d £aul D Newman Ml 49333 and no N^10 Road- Middleville. 49418 within 4 momh^yS00^ Grandv,,!c- Ml of this not.ee ** a^er date Publication January 28, 2014 John E Newman 3131 Nagle Road MiddieviVc, Ml 49333 Paul D. Nowman 110 Sunnybrook Grandville, Ml 49418 776947B0 n2P».ll?F. CHARLF^ I foreclosure u.2 ECL0SURE mortgage TOR AATTru^ EMSTR A ,S A of DEBT COLLEC- WFO rE?9 T° C0LLECT A DE0T- ANY N™rTMmI!2!i0BTA,NED WILL BE USED F0R taovALPc *P0SE- ,F Y0U are ,n THE M1Utary. please contact our office at the number listed below. .. ~.c'aud has occurred m tho conditions of a Mortgage (‘Mortgage’) made by Lloyd Culver and Sharon Keelor. husband and wife, of <6 Gaskill Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058, Mortgagor. to Fmancal Health Credit Union, now known as Option 1 Credit Union, a state chartered credit urnon, having its pnnc-pal office at 2400 West Road, East Lansmg, M.chigan 48823, which Mortgage was dated December 5. 2005, and recorded in tho olfice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on Decomoer 12, 2005 at Instrument Number 1157517. By reason of this default, the Mortgagee hereby dedaros tho entire unpaid amount of said Mortgage due and payable immediately. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due on this Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Ton Thousand Four Hundred Forty-seven and 13/100 Dollars ($110,447.13) No suit or pro­ ceeding at law has been Instituted to recover the debt secured by this Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in this Mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, this Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part thereof, at pub!;c auction to the high­ est bidder at the East Steps of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 that being lhe place of holding Circu’t Court in said County, on Thursday, the 13th day ol February, 2014, at 1.00 p.m. The premises covered by this Mortgage are located in the Townsh:p of Carlton. County of Barry, State of Mich:gan and described as follows: Exhibit A Legal Description of Property 496 Gaskill Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 Land situated in the Township of Cartton, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows. Parcel 1: A parcel of land m the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 8 West Commencing at lhe North 1'4 post of Section 33; thence South 2647.5 feet; thence South 69 degrees 57 minutes West 1593.18 feel to tho Point of Beg.nning; thence North 15 degrees 05 minutes East 247.7 feel; thenco North 35 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds West 84.10 feet; tnence South 84 degrees 51 min­ utes 45 seconds West 270 feet; thence due North 200 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds West 400 feet to the point on Gaskill Plat; thence South to East and West V4 line; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes East 646.82 feet to the Point of Beginning. Parcel 2; A parcel cl land In tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, desenbed as fol­ lows: commencing at the North V4 post of said Section 33. thence duo South 2647.50 feet, thence South 89 degrees 57 mmutes West along the East and West 1/4 Ino 912.88 leet. thence South 60 degrees 45 mmutes West 142.35 feet, thence South 83 degrees 30 minutes West 121.80 feet, thence North 54 degrees 5 minutes 30 seconds West 362.10 feet, thence North 35 degrees 22 min­ utes 15 seconds West 218 feet to the Place of beginning, thence North 35 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds West 200 feet, thcnco Norin 89 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds West 146.50 feet, thence duo South 200 feet, thence North 84 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds East 270 feet to the Place of beginning. Parcel 3: Outlot B of Bal-Meer Subdivision on part of Section 23, Town 4 North. Range 8 West Parcel 4. Outlot A of Bal-Meer Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, Town 4 North, Rango 8 West. Except; Commencing at the Northeast comer of Outlot A of the BAL-MEER SUBDIVISION accord­ ing to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of Section 33. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, as a Place of Beginning; thence South 84 degrees 50 minutes 45 seconds West along the North lino of said outlot A, 111.0 feel to tno Northwest comor of outlot A; thenco South 35 degrees, 22 minutes 15 seconds East. 70.66 feet along the West lot I no of sa.d outlot A; thence North 69 degrees 27 minutes 20 seconds East 103.59 feet parallel to tho South lot bne of sa’d ou,,o! A: thenco Northwesterly approximately 41.5 feet to lhe Place of Beginning. Notice is further given that tho length of tho redemption period wiil bo six (6) months from the of sale unless determined to bo abandoned in • ccordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in which case theredempt'on penod will be as provided by MCLA 6°?fproperty is sold at a foreclosure sale by A'rtsemenl. dunng the period of redemption. Knrrower/mortgagor will be responsblo to tho pur­ r?" cr or to the mortgage holder for physical injury th oroperty beyond wear and tear resulting from normal use of the prope/ty if tho physical injury I caused by or at tho direction of tho borrower/mortgagor. g^iiTc%«oN Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limitcd solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by William Faye Lux. Sr. and Carol Lux. husband and wife, orig nal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Village Capital and Investment. LLC its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 12 2011. and record­ ed on November 21. 2011 In instrument 201111210010880. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Village Capital & Investment. LLC as ustrgnee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of N-noty-One Thousand Thirty-Three and 99'100 Dollars ($91,033 99). Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sa:d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, nt public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on February 13, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 1 of Ridgewood Hills, according to tho Plat thereof recorded in Libor 5 of Plats, Page 86 of Barry County Records Affidav.t of Affixture recorded in instrument num­ ber 1160475 and further ev.denced by instrument number 201111210010881. The redemption period shall be 6 months from ino date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale If the proporty is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the bonower will be held rcspons:blo to tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated. January 16, 2014 For more Information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Fie #433270F01 77:44531 (01-16) (02-06) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mado in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Donald E. Cheney and Lilt S. Cheney, Husband and Wife, ongnal mortgagor(s). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated February 13. 2006, and recorded on March 6. 2006 in instrument 1160944. and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank M.dwest. N.A. as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage tnere is claimed to be due at the dale hereof lhe sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Two and 02/100 Dollars (S94.762 02). Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on February 27, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Commencing at tho East 1/4 post of Section 33, Town 2 North. Rango 8 West, Baltimore Township, Barry County. Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West along the East-West 1/4 Imo ol said Section 33, 1745.03 feet to tho centerline of highway M-37; thence North 18 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East along said centerlme, 409.23 feel to tho place ol beginning; thenco continuing along said centerline North 18 degrees 05 mmutes 00 seconds East 266.96 feel; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds East 490.27 feet; thonce South 16 degrees 08 min­ utes 54 seconds West 235.27 feot; thenco South 55 degrees 09 minutes 13 seconds East 94 00 feetthenco South 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds East 46.83 feet; thence South 00 degrees 08 min­ utes 56 seconds East 176.88 feet; thenco North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West 80.13 feet; thcnco North 72 degrees 29 minutes 53 seconds West 196.79 feet; thenco North 64 degrees 49 min­ utes 00 seconds West 345.22 feet, thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West 52 46 feel to tho place ol beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date ol such sale. 7 ChLX 32 ‘ V°'d at fofBC,osur0 sale under C aptcr 32 0. the Revised Judicature Act ol 1961 responsib.e to tho person who buys the property at boZ°Tcn ,O"!C'O5U'<! “l0 °f 10 .edcmpt^Xa9'n3 'he P,°POr,y dU,in9 ,h0 Datod; January 30, 2014 For more inforrnauon. please callFC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Sen/icer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 TrtS^NSTnU^T£REpAREDBY: M Ch!9n" 48M4-54?2 (01-30) (02-20) CharfesTH‘»rns,ra (P’24332) Grand (616) 235-3100 7rte4h<» uc&jnrr THIS F|RM ,S A <£aDE0t- ANY ,Nf0RUay.PT' ING TO COLLECT A DEuse0 FOR THay J! OBTAIN CONTACT GUR POSE. PLEASE CON y0U A THPE NUMBER DE^ByDUTY8 OFFic^R- CE at ^VE ATTN PURCHAS^oslng mo^g^0 rCsclndcd by ,h° ‘ges, X ony. •h?||9l?' ,n that event, your *>*9 |h<J b|d a ' Hmhcd solely to thepius Interst. en‘ dc,ed F . Defaw11 ’’*> bAen MORTGAGE made by S tne conditions[ of -a Man ongmal mong^^ Goodner. an Unma n ^.anap^ Mo9^°rh), t0 Union Federal Ba and recor^ OJOee. dated March 31. 2°%01580. and mo2,Ap^ 7­ 2003 m instrumentI 1 2004 and^;rtOd agreement dated Ma ^rument 11?2 °r_dod °n March 2. 2004 ।" 5,qnments to ct|;Mo’ and asstgned by ^^nted by nq Inc as assignee Mxh>gan, On v7hil n’ ,n Burry county r^d Q due at the da gage there is c^^nd Nine Hundred the sum ol Eighty {$60,932.42) ' ™ rty* Two and 42/100 0° ‘ !o contained in Under tho po^-f^ch cace mPorV anno and tho statute >n s mado and pro­ vided. notice is hcr^> 90< th0 mortgaged nre90 W*H b0 foreclosed by a ‘ bHc vcng* P^'Sos. or some part of themof holding Iho circuit co arry County, at 1 ;00 PM. on February • Said promises afC . b qan anH Yo*nship of Soct-on 26 to the P° nt °<?f92n'"9; thenco North dearces 18 minutes -M seconds West 1342.20 feoMo the centerlme of Jones; Road; thonce North 68 degrees 39 m:nutcs 40 seconds West 156.61 fnet a?)nn tho said centerlme; thenco North 74 degrees 09 minutes 58 seconds Wes! 160.04 loot along said centerlme thence South 1442.10 loot to said South Lne; thence S°uth 89 degrees 51 minutos 45 seconds East j07.14 feet along tho South Imo to the point 0! beg nnj g The redemption period snail bo 6 months from tho dato of such sale. ^'^L^’^ined aban­ doned in accordance wth MCLA 600 3241a. in wh;ch case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho dato of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Rcv-sed Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging ’he proporty during the redemption period. Datod: January 9. 2014 For more information, please call FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Mid*, gan 48334-5422 Filo #189930F02 77594433 (01-09)(01-30) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bc rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In lhat event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at Gale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of <1 mortgage made by Vincent J. Silver and Susan C. Silver. Husband and Wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 3, 2006, and rncordird on March 15. 2006 in instrument 1161305, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA. N A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Forty-One and 06/t00 Dollars (S115.541.06). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wiil bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at lhe place of holding tho circuit court withm Barry County, al 1:00 PM. on February 27. 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: The Norm 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84 ol Hastings Heights, and all lhat portion of a vacated perimeter alley within said plat immediately adjacent to and East of said North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 8-4. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3. Page 41, Barry County records The redompt.on period shall be 6 months from me date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 lhe borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor damaging the property during lhe redemption period. Dated: January 30, 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #425024F02 T7sa*eso (01-30)(02-20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sa c.pf. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATT0N ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY inF°RJ pjRWE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT £ f POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR oFF,^T|VE THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN A^ MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may ° |n rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgag that ovoni, your damages. If any, shall & _ od solely to the return of the bld amoun dered at sale, plus Interest. ,n MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mao tho cona tions of a mortgage m.ide by D*1 Ockerman, a Married Man and Cha Ockerrnan. Spouso. original mortgagorjsiMortgage Electron's Rog.strat.on Systems, nommee for Amenfirst Financial Corporal’^ . successors and assigns. Mortgagee. “ ' November 18. 2011, and recorded on Novcrn 23, 2011 in instrument 201111230011032. 8 assigned by oa.d Mortgagee to AmenFirs! F,nanc'n Corporation as assignee as documented by ‘ assignment, in Barry county records. Meh gan. which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at 1 dato hereof tho sum of E>ghty-Four Thousa Three Hundred Forty and 25/100 DoUJf-> NQT1GE-QE_MQRXGAGE-SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Purchase Money Mortgage mado by COREY A. ENGLE, a married man. to HOME­ STEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated October 2. 2009. and recorded in tho office of tho Register ol Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on October 9. 2009. in record 200910090010025 of Mortgages, on which Purchase Money Mortgage Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, THIS RRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ for principal and interest, the sum of One Hundred ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 62/100 WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ ($107,307.62) Dollars, and no proceedings having POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT boon instituted to recover in tho debt now remaining THE NUMBER BELOW IFYOU ARE IN ACTIVE secured by said Purchase Money Mortgage, or any MILITARY DUTY. part thereof, whereby the power of salo contained in ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo said Purchase Money Mortgage has become oper­ rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In ative; that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ NOW. THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained dered at sale, plus Interest in said Purchase Money Mortgage and in pur­ MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in suance of tho statute in such case made and pro­ the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. vided, the said Purchase Money Mortgage will be Keeler and Bonnie K Keeler, Husband and Wife, foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein original mortgagor(s), to Ameriquest Mortgage described or so much thereof as may be necessary, Company, Mortgagee, dated August 22, 2004, and at public auction, to the highest bidder, at tno Barry recorded on September 2, 2004 in instrument County Courthouse, east door, 220 West State 1133383. in Barry county records. Michigan, and Street, in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry, assigned by mesne assignments to U.S. Bank Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Trust. N.A.. as Trustee for LSF8 Master Court in and for said County, on February 27. 2014. Participation Trust as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the ’ at 1 00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the after­ noon of said day. and said premises will bo sold to sum of Two Hundred Forty Thousand Three pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Hundred Eight and 39/100 Dollars ($240,308.39). Purchase Money Mortgage, together with 5% inter­ Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ est. legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ and insurance lhat said Purchase Money Mortgage vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will does pay on or prior to the dato of said sale; which be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, said premises are desenbed in said Mortgage as or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at follows, to-wit: , Commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 1.00 PM, on February 20. 2014. 19 Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thence North Said premises are situated in City of Delton. 00’41'49* East along the East line of said section Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: 1104 14 feet to the place of beginning; thenco North Beginning at a point North 19 degrees 17 minutes 88°39'35* West 280.00 feet; thence South West. 93.65 feet from the Northeast comer of Lol 1 00’41'49* West, parallel with the East section lino, of Leinaar Plat as recorded in Liber 4, Page 39 of 220.00 feet; thence South Sa’SO’SS East 273 00 Plats for the County ol Barry; thence South 55 feet to tho centerline ofWest Lake Road; thenco degrees 58 minutes West along the North 86 44 feel along lhe arc of a curve to the left whose Boundary of Lagoon 312.00 feet; thence South 42 radius measures 954.95 feet and whose chord degrees 33 minutes West along the North bears North 5'20'35* East 88.41 feot; thenco North Boundary of Lagoon 113.60 feet; thence 00’41'49* East aIong th0 EaSl lin° 0< Sa'd Scct,on Northwesterly to the po nt whore the Creek from Little Cedar Lake joins Big Cedar Lake; thence fol­ 133 79 feet to the place of beginn.ng Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan. lowing lhe course of said Creek Upstream to a point Parcel No. 08-01-019-010-40. which is 80 rods South of the North lino of said The redemption period shall be six (6) Section 35; thence East to a point due North of the the dato of such sale, unless determmed place of beginning; thence South to the Place ol K^ne i in> accordance wHh MCLA 600.3241a. beginning; also convoying tho land which lies h which caso the redemption penod shall be thirty between the traverse line and the North Boundary davs from tho date of such sale. of the Lagoon. "pursuant to mo Fair Debt Colloctron Practices Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from Act X aro hereby advised that this no .ee Is tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ anemSrg to collect a debt, and that any mtormadoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in attemp y used agajnst you. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days t,0?r ^u d!Sputo this indebtedness within thirty (30) from tho date ol such sale. vdour receipt of this notice, you will bo proIf Iho property is sold al foreclosure sale under X with verification o! me amount owing. Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at lhe mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during thc redemption period. Dated: January 23, 2014 Attorneys (or Mortgagee For more information, please call: Business add-ess FC J (248) 593-1311 403 South SuPefTq?24-2l35 775<M576 Trott & Trott, PC Albion, Michigan .9224 .ua Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmmgton Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #415482F02 101 2JH02-13J 77584683 ($84,340 25). . Under the power of sale contained in smd mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso mado and pr°* vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage w» be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of tnem. at public vendue, at tho place of holding lhe circuit court withm EJarry' County, at 1:00 PM. on February 6. 2014. . Said premises aro situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 25-1. 255 and 256 of ”AI-GonQuin Lake Resort Properties Unit No 2’ according to lhe recorded plat thereof, as recorded m Uber 2 of Plats, Page 63. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act ol 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tne borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: January 9. 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-5422 Filo #434166F01 77S644» (01-09)(01-30) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Edward Westfall A/K/A Edward R. Westfall and MaJinda M Westfall, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc.. Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of May, 2006 and recorded in tho office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Mictrgan, on the 11th day of May. 2006 in Uber Document No. 1164500. Reformation of mortgage recorded on 12/9/13 in Document #2013014405 and also on 11/7/2013 in Document #2013013435 to correct legal description of Barry County Records, page . said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due. at the dale of this notice, tho sum of Ono Hundred Seven Thousand Nino Hundred Sixty & 75/100 ($107,960.75), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of lhe power of salo contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such caso mado and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of February. 2014 at 1 00 PM o’clock Local Timo, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the build ng where tho Circuit Court for tne County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount duo, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney lees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by tho undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in tho promisos. Which said premises aro described as follows. All that certain piece or parcel ol land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or othorw.se, located thereon, situated in the Village of Nashville. County of Barry, Stalo of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit; Commencing at a po nt on lhe North side of Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, that is 7 rods East and 33 feet South of lhe North 1/4 Post for place of beginning; thence East 267.50 foot, thence South 426 feet to MJ! Pond; thenco Westerly along tho Mill Pend to a pomt 7 rods East of tho North and South 1/4 line, thence North to the place of beginn.ng. During me Six (6) months immediately following the salo. tho property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the property may be redeemed dunng 30 days immediately following the salo. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278. the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys me property at the foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. II the sale is sot aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entiled only to a return of lhe deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Dated 1/9/2014 Groan Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C Attorney for Green Tree Servicing LLC 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 800 Troy Ml 48084 248-362-2600 GTSD FNMA Westtd» (01-09)401-30) 7.W!T �12 ~ Thursday January 30. ?0 H - Tho Hasthgs Banner Bulldogs top Saxon grapple^ pin-filled non-conference du3' bowling SCORES Jeffrey Lynn Dingman, 56, Freeport. plead* ed guilty in harry Counts Circuit Court to operating a motor vehicle while impaired, thinl offense. Dingman was sentenced Jan. 25 by Judge Amy McDowell to 90 days in jail with 24 months probation. An electronic monitor device will be used in lieu of the jail sentence. Dingman was credited with one day sen cd in jail and ordered to pay $1,698 in fines and court costs. He also was ordered to attend AA'Narcotics Anonymous meeting three times per week and provide community sen ice work for 60 days at two hours per day minimum. He also was ordered to continue counseling. Seth Isaac Schaefcr-Spacc, 19. Wyoming, was sentenced to 12 to 48 months in prison after pleading guilty to interference with communications resulting in injury. An addi­ tional charge of domestic violence was dis­ missed. Schaefer-Space was credited for serv­ ing one day in jail. He also was ordered to Officer injured dealing with combative patient A Hastings city police officer injured his ribs and shoulder when he fell to the ground while trying to control a patient at Barry' County Mental Health. Police were called for assistance Jan. 21 when the patient became uncontrollable. Officers reportedly tried to speak to die patient and get him to walk over to the emergency department at thc hospital for further examination. The patient then reportedly became very unco­ operative and officers wrestled with the patient to gain control. The officer fell dur­ ing the struggle and suffered the injuries. Vehicle purchase leaves buyer concerned A 53-year-old Middleville man told police after he bought a 2002 Honda Accord from a seller in Wyoming he found evidence thc odometer did not accurately reflect lhe true mileage of the vehicle. ’Hie man said he found paperwork in the glove compartment of the vehicle showing the vehicle had been at Fox Honda dealership thc previous year with more miles recorded than on the odometer was currently showing. A sheriff’s deputy took lhe report, but after investigat­ ing the law' told the buyer the odometer fraud law' is only relevant for vehicles less than 10 years old. Driver, passenger hurt in accident A driver and her passenger were injured in a two-vchicle crash at about 2:45 p.m. Monday. Jan. 27 in the 1100 block of West State Street, Hastings. The 51 -year-old driv­ er from Charlotte was try ing to turn left into a parking lot on West State Street when she was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by a 38-ycar-old Grandville man. lhe Charlotte woman and her 21-year-old pas­ senger from Olivet were transported to Pennock Hospital. Both were listed in stable condition. Police said the weather was a fac­ tor in lhe accident. Senior Citi/cns Ward’s 54.5-29.5: Butterfingers 50 5-33.5; pj Scekrr» 50-u; Rosie’s 49.5­ 345: Sun R?* 47.5-36.5: MA: M’s 46.5­ pay's 198 in court fines ;uk> McDowell said she would not 01J camp for Schacfcr-Spacc. Brook Lynette ’Coumy for 49days sened. The final thrvermonthsot her jail sentence will be suspen batiin. She will also serve bation- McKinstry pleaded guilty to pera g and maintaining a lab involving me • amine. Additional charges of trolled substance lab near a special place pa session of meth, and resisting. obstructing justice were dismisse . n tion to the jail sentence, McKinstry m P y $1,198 in court fines and costs, receive , u stance abuse and treatment while m jai . attend AA7NA five times per week, panic:ipate in day reporting upon release from jau, and attend cognitive-behavior therapy­ incident was reported 10 police about Jan. 20. Anonymous person turns in wallet An anonymous person turned in a wallet found in the roadway, lhc wallet contained credit cards and personal identification. The sheriff’s department contacted the owner who was later able to claim thc wallet, lhe wallet was found Jan. 22. Thief caught on home surveillance cameras A man was arrested and several reported stolen items recovered from his home after a homeowner turned over a security camera tape of a break-in to his home. Sheriff’s deputies were called to investigate two sep­ arate home break-ins Jan. 15. Both occurred on Maple Grove Road, Hastings. In the first break-in, a woman reported that an xBox 360 game system and two games, as well as a Wii game system and one game were taken from her home. Some jewelry also was missing. Police also were investigating a break-in of a neighbor’s home. There, the owner had a home securi­ ty system that captured images of lhe thief in thc home for more than an hour, going through various rooms. The owner said sev­ eral guns were taken, as well as a coat, jew­ elry. camera and other items. The value of items taken was reportedly in excess of $2,800. After watching lhe surveillance video, police identified the man they thought was the thief. The man was wanted on outstand­ ing warrants, and police went to arrest him on those w arrants. After he was arrested and placed in thc Barry County Jail, the man made phone calls and reportedly discussed stolen items allegedly at his home. Police were able lo get a search warrant for lhe property and found several reported­ ly stolen items including items believed taken from the two homes. Police also dis­ covered a rifle believed to be stolen in a Michigan State Police case and other items believed connected with other theft reports. The suspect wits arrested on the outstand­ ing warrants and now also may face addi­ tional charges in connection with the recent break-ins. Tires reported slashed on parked vehicle Police alert residents to another scam A 41-year-old Delton man reported dam­ age to his vehicle after two tires were retxjrtedly slashed with a knife, lhe inci­ dent was reported about 2 p.m. Jun. 11 in lhe 8(XX) block of Summit Drive, Delton, ’flic vehicle was reportedly parked along lhe road. Both tires on the driver’s side were cut. The estimated damage is $200. Hastings police are warning area resi­ dents to be wary of possible scams, includ­ ing several made by telephone. In a most recent incident, police were notified that a local resident received a phone call from someone with what she said sounded like a foreign accent. The caller informed the res­ ident of issues with her Windows operating software on thc computer. 'Hie resident receiving the call told authorities she did not have a computer, but played along with the caller to see what would happen. ’ITic caller informed the woman lhat they would have to remotely gain access to the computer to fix thc problem. 'Die resident then hung up. Hastings police are reminding people not to allow remote access of computers by any unknown person. If access is gained, scam­ mers can obtain passwords, personal infor­ mation and any financial information on the computer. Fraudulent purchases reported on card A 49-year-old Hastings man reported fraudulent activities on his credit card. He noted three charges for online purchases of video games lhat are not his transactions, fhe three transactions total almost $90. lhe 37.5; Has 46.j8; Early Risers 43-41; Just Having 1 un 3945; King Pins 38.5-45.5: Jan’s Team 31 .53 Women’s Good Games and Scries - J. Madden 212-559; G. Scobey 161; M. Kingsley ]|() s’g's-N Frost 167; D. Larsen 166-467; C. Stuart 171: M* w,di,nd 180480; PyXrcnds 171; K, Keeler 170-448; Y. Markley Men’s Good Ganics and Scries - R. Hart >59435; Kienes 204: K Schantz 172­ 466; B. Terry 19g- W. Madden 234-577; C. Atkinson I6<g. Wacgoncr 197-523: B. Akers 186; L. Bramjf 189-542; R- Bonifi»ce 181; W. Talsma 212- r McDonald 244-646; H. Bowman 236-585- L. Markley 176414. The Saxons’Zach Wilcox pushes Byron Center’s Colhn Bussing towards his shoo ders during their 135-pound match Wednesday evening at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) „ Wednesday Mixed Court Side 54-|8 • Brush Works Painting 45-31; Dehon Suds 38-38 ; Lye & ENT 35­ 33; Boniface Construction 34-38'. Games to be made up Good Games and Series Women - B. Smilh 168; p. Fn,cmiin 153; 0. Mcaney 183­ 463. N. Potter 147- J. Rice 222; L. Elliston 199-550; J. Shurlow 150436. Good Games and Series Men • F. Vining 223-587; R. Boniface 204-544; B. Terry 226. Wiesday TYios Girls 49.5-30 5; CB”s 48-31: Look Ins. 44-39; Coleman Agency 43.542.5: Team 1 43-37; Sue’s Team 39-41; LO-K-T1ON 3 3644; Broadway BP 3643: Team Turkey 32­ 48; Team 10 15-65. High Game - Luanne 224; Richard 215; Shirlee V. 200. High Series - Richard 634: Mike 526: Shirlee V 520; Luanne P. 520. TViesdav Night Mixed J.-Bar 43; Carl’s Soft Water 41.5: Boyce Milk Haulers 38; Hurless Machine Shop 37.5. High Game - R. Furlong 228: D. Cherry 212: D. Blakely 211; D. Benner 204; C. Steeby 203; P. Scobey 201; G. Hause 190; D. Wilkins 188; Sis 170; M. Yost 168; B. Smith 166; B. Ramey 153. High Series - D. cherry 623; R. Furlong 588; D. Wilkins $37; C. Steeby 535. Call 94&9554 for Hastings Banner classlC^ed ads Hastings’ Patrick Murphy tries to work his way out from underneath Byron Center’s Josh Lee during their 171-pound match Wednesday evening in Hastings (Photo by Perry Hardin) Patrick Murphy was the only Saxon other Byron Center knocked off the Hastings varsity wrestling team 51-27 in a non-confer­ than Wilcox to wrestle six minutes, falling 9­ 2 lo Byron Center’s Josh Ixe in the 171ence dual Wednesday in Hastings. Only two of the I4 weight classes last six pound match. Hastings was scheduled to face Wayland in minutes, with Byron Center scoring seven an OK Gold Conference dual Wednesday. pins and lhe Saxons three. Zach Wilcox was lhe only Saxon to win a Tile OK Gold Conference Championship six-minute match, topping the Bulldog*’ - Tournament is slated for Friday at 'Ihomapple Kellogg High School, beginning at 5 p.m. Collin Busing 94 in the 135-pound bout. Hastings will host its Division 2 District Hastings ' also got pins from Jason Slaughter al 152 pounds. Matt Mansfield at Tournament Wednesday (Feb. 5), a threeteam tournament which also includes Gull 160 pounds and Nate Pewoski at 285 pounds. Lake and Plainwell. Travis Hoffman also won by forfeit for the Saxons nt 215. ^Father-cpau^iter <J)ance k Saturday, February 15, 2014 • 7-9 p.m. J Delton Kellogg Middle School (prc-'cbo<»l-8th grade) |TW Contact Cheryl 269-623-8584 nr Karen 269-6234330 k - All communities welcome J 07647449 ■ n rDIG-IT, me IS HIRING! “Specializing in directional drilling” www.dig-it-inc.com Hiring for General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. Must have a CDL and Clean Driver's License Email resume to john.hendershot@dig-it-inc.com or Fax to: 269-945-3084. -AUCTIONEERS- KENDALL TOBIAS W n TONY MOOREHEAD M • ’ VINCENT VERDU1N * Hastings 943-5016 Assisting Auctioneer Assisting Auctioneer - NOTICE — FEBRUARY 1ST AUCTION WIU BE MOVED FROM THE BARRY COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TO THE BARRY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC HALL, 328 S. JEFFERSON (CORNER OF GREEN 6 JEFFERSON STREET) Part-Time notice Position Opening The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County I Board of Commissioners held January 28,2014. are available in the County Clerk's Office at 220 W State St.. Hastings, between lhe hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. I The Barry County Register of Deeds is .seeking a part­ time Deputy to work 20 hours/week. Requirements include 1 year of clerical experience which invoked extensive record-keeping, office procedure activities, and working with lhe public. Must demonstrate experience and a working knowledge of Real Estate documentation, legal documents, legal descriptions, and strong computer skills. " Please mail your resume to Barry County Register of Deeds 220 \V. Stale St. Room 102, Hastings. Ml 49058. Or, e-mail to bhurltss a barrycounty.org. No phone calls please. Hi.iy I.-/-) I, .................... ■ ■ . -■ ..-r. » ■'<-> Opf*«iur.ty Fn •• >,... . ... , . ... . ’ ’ .................. ' s C.'ircm I-'.- *brk.|t. . j. [, ,K , _ .vfj!;v uJolsWTEO^mUTH HELP WANTED------ SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 9 --------- —------------- ----------------GABRIEL IGLESIAS • SATURDAY, march M hr.w*rmt«DON RKKLES •SAI0B0AV is seeking .i hiphly inotnatcd and career mind-d m ia <inK ixnn...,, In l4M.p.ua| 0(rKl; i ’ 7 ’ '•'> » MI i lhc .-ipplicani ir.ua have sucn •. customer senict- , • •nuln-uAmg skilK, ~ rntl> and n»uM be lughlj organized. huLpcndInsuraoce expcneiKc i» preferred but not n quired TirkFTS ON SALE NOW vif?n7oN' GET YOUR l firekeepers cA5INO»HOTEt IIATTll C« I t< Coheman Agcticv «» ««. «... li MU Lu 1*0 Box 338. Hastings. Ml 490SX -1<>: C°lenlan‘>i:eiu-coleiiian<>thaMi,ll.s s | �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, January 30 2014 - Pago 1? Lakewood boys take h.v Breit Bremer Sports Editor Slixkbridge guard Skeeter Ballaeh wns honored wnh a Vnphy-ball, celebrating his Snre 'eVCn ,hrce-Po-<er Per- The Vikings already had a plan Io „lake sure he wouldn t better lhat record again ’s top weapon . n baskc,b:'" kam held Ballagh, one of (he Capital Area Activities Conference White Dis',ion's top •wwrs- 1and >' »"* 'hrec-pointer tn an 80-70 Vtktng victory at Stockbridge High School Fndav. ‘ 7> " *e fi,s'of >h« conference sea­ son for the Vikings, who end thc first half the league season with a 1-4 mark. tz FrLmUC\Ot lhe ni?ht ** wus Nate Kauffman, and at times Daniel Sauers, stand­ ing chest to chest and face to face with Ballagh on the Panthers’ offensive end of lhe floor. • Our whole game plan was to try and take Skeeter out of the game, and I thought Nate did an excellent job defensively of just com­ pletely frustrating him,” said Lakewood head coach Wayne Picrccficld. ”1 think he was sick of Nate being right in his face.” Kauffman, the Vikings* senior point guard, had two steals and was solid on the offensive end as well, netting 12 points to go along with his seven total rebounds. I think one of the biggest differences for us is dial Nate Kauffman is really coming into his own,” Picrcefield said. “He has taken leadership ol this team. The guys are listening to him. His intensity, nobody matches his intensity every day, but they’re trying to get to his intensity level every day.” Lakewood led throughout the contest, after taking its first lead midway through thc open­ ing quarter. The Vikings got Charlotte senior center David Roberts in foul-trouble early, and that helped a bit. ' The Viking lead was as many as ten points in the first half. With a couple of quick late buckets, the Panthers pulled within 37-31 at the break. With a surge in the middle of the third quar­ ter, the Panthers pulled lo within a point at 47­ 46. Viking guard Daniel Sauers lays the The Vikings were still up just two with ball up during the second half of Friday under a minute to play in lhe third, until Kauffman drilled a three-pointer from the lop night’s contest at Stockbridge High of the key - pumping his arms and shouting at School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Parks finished with 14 points and six rebounds. Sauers had three points and seven assists. Lakewood also got 11 points from Colin O’Mara and seven horn Kaleb Maklcy* Ben Dillon chipped in six points and three assists. Kaleb Grammer led Stockbridge with 21 points. He hit three three-pointers. Ballagh and Lucas Showcnnan had 11 points each, while Evan Fletcher and Cordero both fin­ ished with seven. Thc Vikings have now won two in a row. n,,niher good shot inside on his team’s next Possession, but thc ball spun off the rim. Alex Laud} pulled down the offensive rebound for die Vikings though, and went to the line and drilled two tree throws. Hhkc tour jKiints were thc start of a 14-0 nin for the Vikings which pul them comfort­ ably in front. Candy’s offensive rebound was One of ten for the Vikings. Lake wood outrehoundud the Panthers 37-25 for the night. Candy had a huge evening , pouring in 27 points. He was !2-of-l5 at the free throw line and finished with 11 rebounds. his teammates as he back peddled tow ards the defensive. I akcwiKxi led by at least four points from that point until.the 5:29 mark ol the fourth quarter. when Jesus Cordero sank two free throws for the Panther. to pull his team with- Lakewood center Joseph Parks flips a shot up over Stockbridges Jesus Cordero in the lane during Friday night’s CAAC-White contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in 57-55. fI . , H “We'd talked about it all night. Picrcefield said. ”Wc talked about it in our time-outs. We talked about if al half-time. The middle of their zone was open. Saying it K there anj getting it there are two different things. I thought when we got Joe (Parks) back in in lhe fourth quarter he did a nice job of finding the opening, sitting down and we finally got lhe triangle w ith two guys on one side and got it inside to them. Those couple buckets in a row inside really made (he difference.” Parks scored on a nice move in lhe paint to make it 59-55 in favor of lhe Vikings. He cot The Vikings’ Alex Caudy is fouled as he rises towards the basket during the first half of Friday night's CAAC-White contest at Stockbridge High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Stockbridge zone makes Vikings uncomfortable by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Snow days have made for quiet weeks in the gym and busy ones. Last week was a busy one for the Viking varsity girls’ basketball team. Lakewood’s three-game week ended with a 48-27 loss at Stockbridge Friday. The Panthers jumped out to a 27-10 lead in rhe first half, led by Kelsey Crockett who had 13 points during her school’s Coming Home celebration. The Panther lead was as many as 26 points in thc second half, but the Vikings kept bat­ tling. “The second half we had more passion.” said Viking head coach Denny Frost. “It’s been a long week with three road games. Williamston is up-tempo, we played really hard against Lansing Christian because we thought we had a chance to win that one, and then we didn’t have school today. We were flat in the first half and didn’t execute against their 1-3-1. That was a disappointing thing because we spent a lot of time on that and did a lot of individual work on passing out of traps and we didn’t do very well. “The second half we took better angles and got passes out to people and got better looks. That didn’t necessarily mean we made shots, but we had better looks. It looked like we Lnew w'hat we were doing a little bit more titan just being in a panic.” Karly Morris led lhe Vikings with six points. Taylor VantLand had five points, and Marie Hendrickson, Lauren Hazel and Jessyca Stoepker finished with four each. Frost was also pleased w’ilh the effort from Millie Potter, who finished with three points. 4 The loss leaves the Vikings at 0-5 through the first half of the Capital Area Activities Lakewood’s Victoria Hager (left) fights to gel around Stockbridge's Jamie Cool during the second half Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Conference White Division season, and 1-11 Audry Twinlnq in^Tn^t h'”® P°',er (le,t) works a9ainsl Stockbrid9e jun'or cen,er Bremer) 9 P0S durln9 lhe fourth quarter Friday night. (Photo by Brett overall. „ “ The uirls aren’t in a comfort zone yet. Frost said. ”1 don’t know how or when they will be When you’re not comfortable on the court von panic and you make negative plays. Once they find out and they get comfortable in their position and know what they want to do. then positive things happen. ■•In the second hall (l-nday). we slowed Lakewood guard Karly Morris drives past Stockbridge’s Rachel Smith during the second half Friday at Stockbridge High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) down a little bit and started doing some more basketball things.” Lake wood’s Tuesday night non-confcrence contest with Greenville was postponed. Lakewood is slated to start the second half of the conference slate at Lansing Catholic Friday. TaXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Maple Valley puts five guys in top eight at BC Central _, „ir- Valley’s varsity wrestling team 12m »t >•><= Bi" Evans placed . rtfSt|jng tournament hosted by ^Trtk Cen' ral Su.urday. ’’Overall, we are Mill slnijwlini> takedowns and finishing our pinning c nnbf nations, said Lion coach Tonv \VL • 'Were rea, happy U, hnvCfiS’ BattK Cre wrestlers finish in the Thf hi"at their respective weight classes, top elghL.,nhcrger and Travis franks were »RrfB--a>,OrlhC,-iOnS- Imais, as vve were expecting only hav« three in with the caliber of teams- m there. Quire happy with their overall Maple Valley also had Nathan Baird place sixth and Donavan George and Matt Reid place eighth. Byron Center took the day’s team title w ith 273 5 points. Battle Creek I akcview Uas second with a score of 248 and I inden third with 166 points. 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M.o. • Dawn Roaaer M.D Knlhy Carlson CNP ’ H A H H A H ’• H8Slin3&’Ml 49053 ’’X �PWI4~j4.,ud.vao _Tho6winw ( _____ DK wins twice at Pennfield; Lions win close Qj^ by Britt Bremer Sporty Editor Head coach Chris Ricketts didn’t know what to call it, hut it worked • eventually. Maple Valley needed a pin from Matt Reid in the 135-pound bout lo send its match with Pennfield to the tie breakers Wednesday at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Quad host cd by the Panthers in Battle Creek. Reid fell behind Pennficld’s Daprise Strahan 4-2 in the first two periods ot their bout, which wax the final one in their team's first dual of the night. Reid chose the top posi­ tion to start the third period and worked for thc first I minute and 43 seconds of the peri­ od to try and turn Strahan. [‘malty, with 17 seconds left on the clock. Reid got Strahan to turn over and then it took only a second or two to get his shoulders to the mat. Thc pm tied the dual al 42 42. and the offi­ cials eventually announced the Lions as lhe winners thanks to their edge in lhe eighth tie­ breaking criteria, most initial points. "I don’t know.” Ricketts said of what type of move to call w hat Reid did in the third peri­ od against Dapnse. “He didn’t do the move right. He just grabbed an arm and tried to throw him over the half, and there wasn’t any rhyme or reason to do it right." “He just kept driving and lhe guy fell over. It wasn’t a pure wrestling move, but his heart w as in the right place. He knew- he had to get lhe pm and he did." Maple Valley was 1-1 on lhe night, falling to Delton Kellogg 63-18 to end the night. T liked the fact that some kids came through that have struggled all year long, some of the kids we expected lo win didn t, but we didn’t miss a beat. In my opinion, we didn’t try very hard the second match.’ The Lions are now 2-3 in the KVA this sea­ son. Delton Kellogg improved to 3-2 in the league with its win over the Lions and a 69 3 victory over Olivet Wednesday. “It was a rood win." Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips said of his team’s victory mcr Maple Valley. "We really geared up for today. We thought this was a pretty pivotal spot in our season. We had a good week ol pmcticc prior to this. We had a great warm-up before this. We really focused on this and did really well. I was really proud of how they wrestled tonight." The Delton Panther won six of the first seven bouts in the dual w ith lhe Lions, includ­ ing two by forfeit T he Lions forfeited three weight classes in all. and also gave up six points by injury default when 285-poundcr Austin Creller broke his arm in a close bout with Blake Mast. That tough break for the Lions also fol­ lowed a tough break al 215 pounds. Delton Kellogg’s Devin Kallee scored an escape and then was awarded a take down in the final second of the sexond period against Maple Valley’s Zacknry Rosenberger at 215 pounds. Rosenberger got an early escape in the third peritxi, but Kallee fought him off the rest of the way fora 3-1 victory. “It was a big win. That was one we kind of circled on our chart that was going to be a piv­ otal match," Pliillips said. “(Kallee) is rii’ht now, fighting a head cold, so lie wasn’t going to be l(X) percent, but he went out there and just wrestled tough. He showed a lol of heart out there, a lot of determination and he w res­ tled tough and got a great, well-earned victo­ ry." Jake Reed at 152 pounds and Shawn McCandlish at 189 had already scored pins tor the Panthers, and their team’s lead jumped Delton Kellogg’s Lane Homister turns Maple Valley's Matt Reid on his head during the first period of their 130-pound bout at Pennfield High School Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1®± Delton Kellogg’s Blake Mast (right) and Maple Valley’s Austin Creller battle fornan control during the first period of their 285-pound match Wednesday at Pennfield Hig School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) to 33-6 with the heavyweight wins. Robby Madden (112 pounds). Christian u3vj, uoiioni Jiiku rstcu \i32) .md Delton Kellogg’s other points in the dual Bottom (145). Jake Reed (152) and Kapteyn (125). Lane Homister (130) and (130). Cody Reed (160) had pins for Delton Kellogg w ith the Eagles came from forfeit w’ins by Brogan Smith (140) scored pins for Delton -------------a Bever. Kapteyn, Rogers, Smith. Wyatt Mast, the rest of the way. Malcolm Rogers (135), in the win over Olivet, while Madden added a ■er Wyatt Autrey in lhe 112-pound McCandlish, Kallee and Blake Mast. 10-4 win ov w Bobby Bottom (145) and Cody Reed (160) match. • earned lhe forfeit wins for Delton. “The beautiful thing about our team is each week there is someone new lhat steps up and it kind of surprises you.” said Phillips. “I saw a lot of guys step up tonight. They stepped up. I really challenged them this week. I chal­ lenged them to take that next step. To get bel­ ter. To get us to that next level. They really responded. I was really pleased with that.” point in the second regular game, with a 191. The Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ Three pins accounted for the Lions’ only The two teams split the baker games, with bowling leam pulled out a 17-13 victory over points. Travis Franks stuck Wyatt Mast 2:51 TK taking the overall pin total. Wayland al lhe Middle Villa Lanes Thursday. into the 171-pound match. Nathan Baird Way land topped the Trojan boys 22-8 in The Trojans did much of their work in lhe pinned Jacob Bever in 3:13 at 103 pounds. first regular game, with Samantha Churchill their conference meeting Thursday. The Lions’ Kodce Crouch then stuck Delton’s Derek Chandler rolled a 168. Matt Miller a leading the way with a 214-game. Thc Brendon Baird 3:03 into the 119-pound Trojans also got a 149 from Amber VanMeter, 214 and Jonathan Campbell at 184 to get match. a 159 from Chyann Cross and a 169 from pints for TK in the first regular game, and Reid’s pin was the last of a few big pins for Campbell then picked up another point with a Sandra Gerou. the Lions in theirdunl with Pennfield, pins the 175 in lhe second game. Gerou then picked upTK’s lone individual Lions needed as they were forfeiting three weight classes - giving Pennfield 18 free points. Pennfield also had a void of its own at 171 pounds, evening things out a bit. All ten matches which weren't forfeits ended in pins. shirts. 'The evening will also include a fifth­ JJ Bassett started the night w ith a quick pin Thc Lakewood Basketball Texas Hold ’em fifty raffle and a Final Table Bonus Raffle. for the Lions in the first pericxl of his 140Poker Tournament will be held Saturday. Feb. Registration begins al 3 p.m. thc day of the pound match and Sam Bonney had a surpris­ 8 at Centennial Golf and Banquet Center in event. The rules meeting will bc held at 3:30 ing pin for the Lions at 125-pounds as well. Sunfield. I'he other three Lion pins came from The Viking girls’ basketball program is p.m. Play begins al 4 p.m. The entry fee is $50. and players will Delton Kellogg’s Shawn McCandlish (top) works to turn over Maple Valley’s Ray Rosenberger at 215 pounds. Baird al 103 hosting the night of fun. free food and more. Halliwill during the first period of their 189-pound match Wednesday at Pennfield High There will be cash prizes for all final-table receive dinner and “$2,000" in chips. Rebuys pounds and Zach Pixley at 152 pounds. Brendon Baird (119 pounds), Homister players, along with special final-table T- arc $20 and will bc allowed until lhe dinner School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) break. Contact Dave Barker at 616-295-6519 or Denny Frost at 616-374-7003 for more infor­ TK girls get conference win over visiting Wayland Union Vites hosting Hold ‘em tourney Feb. 8 mation. Lakewood basketball girls will wait tables at Em J’s Saturday The Lakewood girls basketball team is hosting a team fundraiser Feb. I at Em J’s in Woodland. Thc Lakewood girls will be waiting tables from noon to 8 p.m.. earning a percentage of the proceeds as well as tips to help fund thc girls’ basketball program. Community members arc invited to enjoy a great meal and show their support for die high school girls basketball program. Cherry Street Health Services will begin operating the former Health Connections clinic on February 3, 2014 Located in the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Offering Family Practice and Counseling ervices New Hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 P-m Tues: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Accepting New Patients 269-945-4220 To schedule an appo>ntment’ ca ■M- C-herry Street! J Health Services TK gets three pins in victory over Bengals I’he OK Gold Conference wrestling tour­ nament is planned for Friday night in Middleville. ’There hasn’t been a lot of conference wrestling action so far this season. The Trojans arc l-l in league duals after a 78-6 victory over a short-handed Ottawa Hills team which had ten voids in its line-up. Thomapple Kellogg’s three victories on the mat were pins by Ryan Gorton at 112 pounds, Paine Lajoye al 130 pounds and Max Brummel at 152 pounds The Trojans' dual with Grand Rapids Catholic Central, which was scheduled for last night, was postponed. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-02-06.pdf 60f91bd3dfb25c6c672a1083cbcd709a PDF Text Text I solar system, exploring the star clusters Business After Hours event at Pixelvine and nebulae of the Milky Way Galaxy Studios Thursday. Feb. 13, from 4:30 to 6 and other galaxies across the infinite uni­ ‘ in at 143 Division St. in Freeport. verse. Attendance to the Business After Hour is free of charge and RSVPs arc request­ ed Attendees will be entered in a drawing for a door prize of $25 in Chamber Barry Bucks, which can be spent at any of more J .an j 50 chamber member businesses rhrom-’hout the county. RSVP by tele­ phone. 269-945-2454. or email. 5 info*/ niibarry.com • -pje Barry County Chamber of I ! '■ J 1 Smoking issue still smolders for county See Story on See NEWS BRIEFS, For more information, join band 2 on continued on the page Law could Hunk 39,000 students Page 3 Sec Editorial(,il Facebook at “Thomapple Wind Band;” call Mike or Kathy Scobey, 616-374­ 1070490102590500000049058195427 7547; or email kascobeyrf! gmail.com. li$e 4 Saxons fire up too late at Ottawa Hills See Story on Page 17 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 804879110187 Hsings Publ,c L,b^R RT LOT"C 003 t State st Has,"'9s Ml 49058-1954 I Hashings VOLUME 161, No. 6 —■ NEWS BRIEFS Thornapple Wind AH concert-goers are invited to join the band at a reception immediately follow­ Band concert ing the concert. here tomorrow The Thomapple Wind Band invites the public to its free midwinter concert Friday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. The hand will be playing a variety of concert band music — all with tics to America. Included in the program will be “Western One-Step” from Suite of Old American Dances: the “National Emblem March;” selections from “The Sound of Music,” with music written by Richard Rodgers: and “The Great Ixxromotivc Chase,” depicting a scene from Civil War l history. The Thomapple Wind Band consists of more than 45 musicians from throughout Barry County and surrounding communi­ ties. The concerts arc free, though dona­ tions to support the band s costs are wel­ come. I ANNER* PRICE 75C » Life of educator John Fehsenfeld included community by Dour VandcrLaun Editor Before agreeing to have his name used for the new Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College back in 1996, John Fehsenfeld insisted on only one condition: that the signage with his name be shared with a favorite quote from W.K. Kellogg. “Education offers the greatest opportunity for really improving one generation over another," read the words attributed to the most prolific education philanthropist this area has ever known. Kellogg certainly engendered a passion in John Fehscnfeld. Fehsenfeld, a lifelong educator and com­ munity activist who helped spearhead the drive to bring KCC to Barry County, died Saturday, Feb. I, at the age of 83. “When they were working on building the KCC branch here and asked if they could name it after him. Dad was shocked, totally stunned," recalls Elizabeth Fehsenfeld. one of his two children. “As they kind of twisted his arm. he agreed to it. but only if that quote could be incorporated into the building. “Education was very important to him because he saw how it broadened everyone’s horizons and perspectives.” John Fehsenfeld It certainly broadened Fehscnfeld’s. Beginning as a teacher with the East Grand Rapids schools, the Grand Rapids native advanced to administrative positions in Benton Harbor and to superintendent roles in Comstock Park and Hanover-Horton, near Jackson, before assuming his final position as superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District from which he retired in 1992. Al every stop, though, Fehsenfeld demon­ strated a commitment to his neighbors and a recognition that an engaged community enriched education. While at Comstock Park, he was member of the Rotary Club, in Hanover-Horton he joined the Lions Club, and, when he and his wife, Joan, moved to Hastings he served as president of the Kiwanis Club. Fehsenfeld managed a Little League baseball team in Grand Rapids, and he found a home for some valued Conklin organs through his work with the Hanover Historical Society. Fehscnfeld’s contribution to the Hastings and Barry* County communities will live for generations. He and the late Sue Drummond co-founded the Thomapple Arts Council, he served as a fundraising chair for the new Hastings Public Library, and he headed up the United Way of Barry County Board. • “He was an amazing guy, but you had to watch out,” recalls Don Drummond, who was married to Sue. "Every time the phone rang and I could see it was John calling. 1 knew he had a job for me.” That was despite the fact that Don. unlike Sue. did not work for Fehscnfeld in the BISD office. “He’s put anybody he could get his hands on to work." chuckles Drummond. “He and Sue were a formidable pair. When they start­ ed the arts council, I can remember the first time they brought the Grand Rapids Symphony to town. No one knew how well it would go, but it was packed. Sue had tears coming down her face. “What got me was how he and Sue would sit in a room and drcam. They just felt the town needed to have a position in the arts, it just made the place a better place to be.” It was likely a drcam that led Fehsenfeld to what may have been his greatest and most lasting contribution to the community, the establishment of higher education in BarryCounty through KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center. See FEHSENFELD, pg. 3 City of Hastings ‘ahead,’ bd not over budget for snow removal by Samira Pnnsctto Stuff Writer Although this winter has yet to set a snow­ fall record for Barry County, it has caused a lot of additional work and expense for local road crews and the City of Hastings is no exception. While Hastings Department of Public Services workers may be putting in some long hours, the municipality is still within its budget. “The slate mandates that we do not go over budget,” said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield. "We are ahead of our budget for local and major street maintenance, but not over it so far — but, we have a ways to go yet before winter is over.” Mansfield said that, while the road crews are definitely putting in overtime, efforts are being mitdr to control «• '"They arc plowing dowuto^h overnight when there arc few or no c.i;> v-i the streets," he continued. “On weekends, they are try ing to wail until the end of the snow storm or at least until it appeals close to quitting, unless it is really bad. Otherwise they end up doing everything twice." Mansfield said that, in addition to keeping the roads clear and the cleanup of branches and other debris from the ice-storm the weekend before Christmas, water main breaks have also added to city expenses. "We typically see water main breaks in the early .winter when the cooling water causes the old iron mains to crack." Mansfield said. "We usually don’t see breaks this late in the season. But, it’s been a tough percent of our budget tor the winter and we will probably go over thnl budget. But there which is probably due to the frost reaching is also money in the budget to*- routine main­ dow n to the mains which are about five-and- tenance, traffic service and street sweeping if a-half feet down.” we have to get a budget amendment from the However. Mansfield said that the city­ city council to stay under budget." budgets for water main breaks in its sewer Meanwhile, city crews continue to keep and water fund and. like the road mainte­ streets as clear as possible to ensure public nance budget, there is time before the 2013 - safety. 14 fiscal year ends on June 30 for the city,to “While city crews have removed snow to amend and to balance the budget should the increase visibility at some of the major inter­ need arise. sections. it w ould be next to impossible to do “Right now. for our local and major street it at every intersection in the city,” pointed maintenance budget, this winter we have out Mansfield. “ We have the same situation spent 78 percent of our budget for labor. 46 at almost every driveway in the city. We are percent of our budget for supplies, such as asking motorists to exercise caution at inter­ salt; and 126 percent of our equipment rental sections and driveways because it’s been a budget," he said. "Overall, we have spent 79 cold winter and it’s not over yet." ye-xr. We recently buwl a significant one on West Stale Street in front of McDonald’s MSU shooting victim left strong local impact by Julie Makarcwicz Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School students returned to school Monday morning to the sobering fact that a former schoolmate had been gunned down while living in an offcampus apartment at Michigan State University. Dominique “DJ" Nolff, 20, graduated from TK in 2012 and was attending Michigan State University. He and his roommate. Corbin Holwerda, were shot Friday night in their apartment. Nolff was reportedly shot several times. Holwerda, also a former TK student and graduate of Grand Haven High School, was treated and released from a Lansing-area hospital. Grief counselors were at 1’KHS Monday to help students deal with the tragedy. Dominique’s younger brother, Trenton Bouie, is a junior at TKHS. “He [DJ] was only here for his senior year, but he made a big impact on our building in that short lime,” said TK High School princi­ pal Tony Koski. “He was a good solid student, a good person and a very good athlete.” Nolff played basketball and football while at TK. He also had attended Hastings schools for a few years before moving to Minnesota and then back to Michigan for his senior year at TK. T K and Hastings boys and girls basketball teams are scheduled to play each other Friday night. Students from both schools are report­ edly organizing efforts to show- their support to Nolff’s family by setting aside their regular school colors and wearing green, representing Nolff’s current school. Some players are expected to wear green socks with their uni­ forms to show their support Topically a heated in-county rivalry, the two school .student sections arc also planning to sit together as another way of supporting said. Nolff’s aunt, Heather Bush of Freeport, said the family is still in shock that such a tragedy like this could happen. "It’s still just hard to believe," said Bush. "It’s crazy. He was only 20 years old." She said her nephew was so happy and excited about going to Michigan State University. He initially started study ing for a career as a physical therapist. He was report­ edly studying business in his sophomore y ear. She said Nolff was the kind of y oung man who loved his family and made everyone feel special. She said her younger daughter made a green and white rubber-band bracelet for Nolff to wear at Michigan Slate. He made a point of not only- wearing it, but also thanking* his younger cousin for the gift and reminding her he was still wearing it. See VICTIM, page 2 Dominique “DJ'* Noltt, 20, will be remembered for his quick smile and his ability to brighten a rponi. rhe Nolff family. . “Normally it’s a pretty big rivalry. But this just goes to show that the game is just a game and this is much bigger than that.” said TK b°ys varsity basketbail coach Mikc fynearson. "Bottom line- He was a great kid, a,,d it’s a sad, sad event. Ryncarson said Nolfi '\ns probably one of rhe most athletic^liy gttled players he’s coached. . “He was always laughing, always smiling and enjoy ing life. He Jusl had a way of draw,ng people into him/’ Rynearson. And the coach said esen though Nolff was °nly at the school OIK’ 'c*’r’ he made lasting and lifelong friendship2* *i(h teammates. "We’re like a rtnd it’s tough,” he Robins show up for Groundhog Day Ross Morrison of Hastings said about 30 robins flocked to a crabapple tree in his yard this week. (Photo by Ross Morrison) See page 3 for more animal sightings. �P»tgo 2 >- Thursday. February 6. 2014 — The Haetinj VICTIM, continued from page 1-------Tm just so impressed that he would do that. Seven of his organs were donated — that means potentially seven other people have been helped. His heart is still 7'7*1 -beating in someone. ** He’^going on. It makes ' meMfeel honored to be his aunt.” Heather Bush, DJ Nolff’s aunt “What kind of 20-year-old docs that?” said Bush. “He was a great kid. 1 want people to know that he loved his family and friends and he had a lot of friends.” Koski said he remembers the young man always with a positive attitude and a love for life. . “DJ brightened the room when he walked in.” said Koski. “He was just that kind of per­ son. He w’as always smiling.” Bush said it was amazing how much DJ fit in and made an impact at the school in just one year. “He loved sports. And he made everyone feel special.” She said she was always impressed with DJ’s relationship with his parents. He would often post Facebook messages telling his par­ The sudden death of former Hastings student and TK graduate has impacted both districts ’sThe schools' normal nvalry Is expected t0 be set aside during Friday evening varsity basketball games. 9 rriaa y ents how much he appreciated them and loved them. “All the cousins just loved him. He would play with them, and they really looked for­ ward to seeing him.” she said. Nolff was taken to Sparrow Hospital Friday night after the shooting. He was reportedly shot at least four times and was placed on life NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Commerce Business After Hours Events are the second Thursday of every month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. For a complete schedule of future events, please visit the chamber’s web­ site, w ww.mibarry.conVchamber'events.htm. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts invited to attend meeting Members of wildlife organizations and outdoor recreation groups arc encouraged to attend a meeting on organizing an out­ door recreation youth day in Barry County. The meeting w ill be Thursday, Feb. 13. at 6 p.m. at the conference room in the Courts and Law building, 206 W. Court St., Hastings. “It seems that kids spend more and more time indoors the>c days. Statistics show that childhood obesity levels continue to rise. Meanwhile, hunter recruitment in Michigan is at,an all-time low, and those participating in outdoor recreation and wildlife organizations are growing ever older,” said Joanne Barnard, executive director of the Barry Consen ation District. “It’s time to open the door to the outdoors for the youth of Barry County, so they can enjoy and appreciate the diverse opportunitics for recreation here.” Organizers arc looking for groups or individuals who can demonstrate or provide hands-on experience in outdoor sports or skills during a one-day expo that will be free and open to the public. Anyone interested in providing a demonstration or helping to organize the event is asked to attend the meeting. Those interest­ ed but unable to attend the meeting may call George Cullers. 269-945-9218; or email Barnard, joanne.bamard@mi.nacdnet.net. THE COMMUNITY SPOUSE PLAN: Changing your estate plan to reflect the illness of a spouse When a married couple first decides to obtain estate planning documents, it is usu­ ally when both spouses arc healthy. The cou­ ple may be younger with the main motiva­ tion for seeing an attorney being to ’take carc of the kids." Commonly, a married cou­ ple’s estate plan follows more or less the same route: when the first spouse dies, all assets go to the surviving spouse. When the second spouse dies, assets are passed to some combination of beneficiaries, oftentimes children. This type of planning may fit the needs of the couple for years, even decades. If one spouse has health issues, however, an old estate plan can cause more harm than good. I often see couples where one spouse has been diagnosed with debilitating dis­ eases (i.c. dementia, Parkinson’s or Alzheimcr’s). The diagnosis of one of these types of illnesses can turn the goals of old estate plan upside down. After a diagnosis, we often sec the "healthy spouse" become the main caregiver, housekeeper, and bookkeeper of die couple. If lite ’healthy spouse" unexpectedly passes away first, is it still a good idea to leave all assets to the surviving 'ill spouse?" Will the surviving spouse be able to live at home without the assistance of the now deceased spouse, or will long term care in a facility most likely be needed? Can the surviving spouse manage assets, or is an agent needed to protect and preserve assets? For these couples and their families, good 'community spouse planning' is a must. The o|d estate plan that left alt assets to the sur­ viving spouse needs to be updated. Here is an example: a husband and wife come into my office following a dementia diagnosis for the husband. At this time, the husband cun live at home with the aid and os>jstance of his wife. He needs supervision, I jo with bathing, eating and medications, d cannot manage the checkbook. The hus­ h nd and wife have a living revocable trust J at leaves all assets to die surviving spouse. On the second spouse’s death, all assets go to their three children. The estate plan no longer reflects the needs of this couple. If the wife unexpected­ ly dies, the husband obtains ownership and control over all assets. This may be a very bad result Because of the husband s health, he prob­ ably cannot manage the assets safely. Moreover, without die carc of the wife, the husband will most likely need long term carc in a facility. Ow ning all of the assets will not be advantageous to the husband. A good community spouse plan envisions protecting the couple’s assets at the lime of the death of the healthy spouse. This can mean creating a special testamentary trust that would allow a child or other trustee to protect and manage the assets for the surviving ill spouse. Il could also mean bypassing the ill spouse completely, leaving all assets to the children, presuming the children will use whatever assets are necessary for the surviving ill spouse’s carc and comfort. Many couples have an estate plan. However, a diagnosis of a debilitating illness for one spouse should trigger a review of the old estate plan. More often than not, the estate plan will need to !>c amended to reflect the new realities of the couple’s situation, as well as their hopes and desires for the use of the estate. Robert J. Longstreet Longstreet Elder Law 607 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058 269-945-3495 , , : ; j I : ‘ ’ j .■ ; { i • | support. Nolff was taken off life support Saturday morning and died at 9:23 a.m. His driver’s license designated that he wanted to be an organ donor. “I’m just so impressed that he would do that,” said Bush. “Seven of his organs were donated — that means potentially seven other People have been helped.” One of the organs, she said, was his heart. “His heart is still beating in someone. He’s going on. It makes me feel honored to be his aunt.” said Bush. DJ’s younger brother is try ing to deal with the loss of his big brother and friend. He post­ ed this message on Facebook and through his aunt gave permission to reprint it in this story. He wrote. “Today I lost my best friend and brother. My brother and I [used| to fight like brothers do. and we [used] to laugh and joke around like brothers do. Dominique your baby brother is going to iniss you so much and I’m going to Ik the best man I can be for you. You’ll always be on my mind Dominique. I love you so much Rest in peace Dominique James Nolff 11/19/93 - 2/1/14. Everyone loves you and we’ll all miss you but y ou’re in a better-place now." • -yr* . Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys basketball coach Mike Rynearson said he thinks DJ Nolff (24) was one of the most athletically gifted players he’s coached. Nolff was shot in his East Lansing apartment Friday evening and died Saturday morning. (File photo) . Union Bank scholarship applications now available Hastings and Lakewood High School sen­ iors arc invited to apply for scholarships being offered by Union Bank. Application packets will be distributed at each school's scholarship meeting or can be obtained at the school’s guidance office. Application deadlines differ by school, but should be returned no later than March 31 . Recipients will be notified by mail or during their high school Honors Night. To be eligible, students or their parents must be Union Bank customers and have been so for at least one year. Criteria for the awards include academic achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership and work experience. The East Lansing Police Department provided these surveillance photos of a possible suspect in the shooting at Michigan State Llniversity that killed Dominique ‘'DJ" Nolff of Middleville. (Photos provided by East Lansing Police Department) East Lansing Police arc searching for a suspect they believe may have been involved in the shooting that killed Michigan State University student Dominique "DJ” Nolff and injured his roommate Corbin Holwerda. Police recently released video footage of a man they believe may be the shooter as he entered and left the apartment complex. Police describe the suspect as a black man between 20 and 25 years old. He is about six feet, one in to about six feet, three inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. The suspect was last seen wearing a black hooded North Face jacket, tan pants and black shoes or boots. Police say he also may have considerable injuries to his face after struggling with the shooting victims. The shooting occurred at the Cedar Village apartments just after 8:45,p.m. in the 200 block of Cedar Street, police said. The apartments arc located just off the MSU campus. Police said that they do not believe the shooting was random, but did not provide any information about a possible motive in the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call the East Lansing Police Department Detective Bureau, 517-319-6884. Governors send letter to president for propane help Gov. Rick Snyder and governors from six other Midwestern states Tuesday sent President Barack Ob.mta a letter formally asking for assistance in dealing with a propane supply shortage that is affecting the states’ residents. Snyder said his administration has worked closely with the propane and rail freight indus­ tries to improve supply kvcIs< Sevcr,U dozcn rail cars have already delivered an additional 13 million gallons of pn>Pa,ie 10 sloragc faciI' •ties in Marysville in recent days to improve applies for customers and dealers. , *My ^ministration is working very hard to lessen the impact of the propane shortage that has affected so numv ••’ ol,r slalc ,n rcccnt months.” Snyder ‘ /j oWe hope, with this request, that the feder il government will join ^ «n taking every possible action it can to h,cIP ‘ncrease p2 L supples and resolve this problem as sJL as possible. 11,c letter asks the Ob>«i;‘ •“lrninistration 10 explore regulal0 aimed al mcreas,nl’> the supply of J n me in Midwest states. hours-of-service waiver and for a temporary' Feb. IL The order allows motor carriers and waiver of weight limits on the interstate high­ drivers carrying propane on Michigan high­ way system, to help fill critical gaps between ways to be exempt from stale and federal propane supply and demand. Die letter also hours-of-service regulations in order to guar­ encourages the U.S. Small Business antee the tnosl efficient delivery of resources. Administration to ease loan requirements that As a result of the extended waiver, drivers can help entities within the stales’ communi­ may continue to exceed the number of con* ties respond to and recover from the propane sccutivc days and total hours in which they shortage. can operate a commercial motor vehicle. The joint letter was signed by Snyder and Snyder last week also directed all relevant six other members ot the Midwestern state agencies to help consumers affected by Governors Association, including Indiana the shortage. Gov. Mike Pence. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Residents in need of heating assistance arc Walker. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, Ohio asked to call 211 or visit Gov. John Kasich, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad michigan.gov/hcatingassistance for help. and Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback. Customers who ate concerned about possible Hie governors pledged to continue to mon­ price gouging should contact the Attorney itor the propane situation in their respective General’s Consumer Protection Division, stales and use tools available to relieve the 877-765-8388, or file an online complaint at supply shortages and ensure families can heat mtchigan.gov/ag. The Michigan Stale Police their homes, livestock producers can warm Emergency Management and Homeland their animals and businesses can fuel their Security Division also offers information operations. about being prepared before, during and after Friday, Snyder issued an executive order an emergency or disaster, at www.michiextending Michigan’s energy emergency until gan.gov/bepreparvd. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 6.2014 — Pag0 3 , A I No smoke, but county board still has fire by Dout> v.,... * - . service meter reader NleterJac^ r’5’1 to the property. The S,n . । ( ’r H,S toMcKe.^^il^roviden.^ smoking, they don’t smoke very long.” Commissioner Ben Geiger, however, con­ tinued to view the debate as a case of one to the company on h . s:ea| vuii । •«.’ e’ group discriminating against another. negating the need for* f^ajor js ’ 1,n2 “Barry County parks arc funded by both estimates when a ntetef ‘ dbk to smokers and non smokers.” asserted Geiger, access the projierty. j. )n | d a ji. ‘ J!8 lbe who complimented the parks and rec board ’ * > electric for being on the right path, though going a bit resident to monitor indri* • too far with the amendment request. ”1 think • use. “We’re not part of» in,'XX^ C°"5|?ir’ there should have at least been an attempt acy." chuckled McKee of ..'w..,’l’c,a'’ng made to provide a smoking area.” on some Internet shock , ’ c rc just a Commissioner Howard "Hoot” Gibson 127-jcar-old company lo •"» voted with Geiger, Smelker and Dull to defeat ■ cc to ou, the request. A disappointed Skedgell held technology to provide be , . strong, however, to her board’s original customers.” McKee indicated that the Smart Meter prqCommissioner Jon Smclke "r 1? a'vav'” said intent. anT bounty 2 vote to defeat there k fo,,ow‘nS 4" "I know people who smoke have to gram may begin arriving 1 board consider the ^°mmendat’on that the smoke." she conceded, "but I don’t see that as some time next year. f • Received an update from County official board meeting?™0” m nCM WCck’S a reason to promote it with kids.” Administrator Michael Brown on t ie strategic After Stolsonburg. who voted with Chair rendcrin^U^^^ lhal sur' Joyce Snow to approve the resolution encour­ panning process. Follows ““day's meet­ board received posalsro ban o?herb'h°Uld °"b lcad t0 pn>* aged Skedgell to "repackage, return and re­ ing with the community/ healthy lifesty 1^ b haV,0n‘ <l^rimenlal to a present” the request, Skedgcll’s reply was additional perspective front township supervi­ sors, city and village meanagers. mayors and •‘ThPn.Jt* A”St 0Vc»rrcacbing," asserted Dull, curt. council presidents at a fc*us BrouP meeting “We’ll sec,” she fold Stolsonburg. yesterday. A Feb. 11 meeting beginning at 8 because it rotsT-X' '* h’""'"* lSOdaI W In other business, the board: completion • Scheduled a public hearing at its Feb. 25 a.m. and continuing following ?%n. add’l.’on:d disappointment in the pro- meeting regarding the five-year futuring plan of that day’s board meeting will finalize the po. ci rev isron lor Dull was the lack of provi- developed by the parks and recreation board document’s vision statements leading to non or a space at each park that smokers with intention to approve the plan immediate­ delivery to commissioners of the final report could use. in March and final board approval in April. ly following the hearing. •Took under advisement a request from cit­ Y g°l lo rvmembcr that a .smoker Though Tuesday’s motion was limited to will take his kid out to a park and they’ll both scheduling the hearing, commissioners pro­ izen Jack Miner that it encourage the attorney get exercise, suggested Dull, “but, because vided a possible prelude to the public hearing representing the county in pending litigation there s no place for the smoker to smoke, the discussion by inquiring about the possibility to reveal who is being sued, for what reason minute they get back in the car the smoker's of a regional parks and recreation authority the party is being sued, and a court document going to light up. Now, you’ve made it even that would include the City of Hastings and number for the public to access additional worse for that kid.” other government entities. Currently, information. "Be sure that he doesn’t hide Rick Moore, a member of the parks and Hastings and Prairieville Township have their behind a non-disclosure statement," Miner recreation board who joined Skedgell’s own parks and recreation plans on file with appealed. The board adjourned Tuesday’s defense, was quick to counter both argu­ the Michigan Department of Natural meeting to, as Tuesday’s agenda stated, go ments. Resources. Dan Patton, who helped present into closed session to “consult with our attor­ "It might be a good idea to provide a smok­ the plan with Skedgell, assured commission­ ney regarding trial or settlement strategy in ing area.” conceded Moore, “but. because no­ ers that discussions on collaborative projects connection with pending litigation.” • Approved a recommendation to next smoking areas are shrinking, people arc going with other entities arc possible and have week’s official board meeting that two land to the parks to smoke. I’m saying that if you already occurred. want to smoke, smoke at home. • Approved a request from the Thomapple parcels in Woodland Township be added to “We want people to live longer and to live Arts Council to use the former library* build­ the Farmland and Open Space Preservation well," added Moore. “The sugar problem is the ing on Church Street, across from the court­ Program. The county planning commissioner same thing, it just takes longer to kill ya.” house, as a performance space during the provided unanimous approval because the property owned by Jeralce Mazurek and Moore also suggested that no-smoking April 25 and 26 jazz festival. signs offered for placement in county parks • Heard a presentation from Consumers Mazurek Farms meets program requirements by the Barry-Eaton District Health Energy Communications Director Dennis for agricultural use. • Denied a recommendation that a third Department would be a deterrent to smokers, McKee on eventual installation of "smart an observation with which Commissioner meters" in Barry County. The company is land parcel owned by Mazurek Farms in Craig Stolsonburg agreed. now installing the computer-chipped device Woodland Township be approved by the “I’ve been in parks that have had the in neighboring counties to replace traditional board for entry into the Farmland and Open signs.” said Stolsonburg, “and. if smokers are house energy meters that must be read by a Space Preservation Program because it is zoned and planned to be light industrial, thereby not complying for agricultural • IX-nivd a rvconinicuduii^ ihnt the board consider approval at next week’s meeting to add a part-time maintenance position to the A request to ainvnd r ban the use of tobacco park nilcs to vUokc Tuesday at the "cnt UP in Commissioners Co ’ *? <* ounty Board of meeting 1 lcc‘°f*the-wholc 'Though posed by p.ltl Board Chair Michelle Sk»d.nd Recreation with her board’s dedimt’ ns cons‘slenl healthy lifestyles w.jlhi ' ,on ,o promoting proposed revision met *inn comnn,nity. ‘he objections froni f filtered and strident objected on an individu?lT?lissionere who "Tw been a non^tghlsbi‘sisI’m not for taking anvon^^ ^1 ”iy Hfc: buT Robins and eagles are also ready for spring Although the Great Backyard Bird Count is not until next weekend, some feathered crea­ tures arc already drawing a fair amount of attention from local residents. Bald eagle sightings have come in from various places in the county, including within the Hastings city and Middleville village lim­ its. Flocks of robins were also seen Sunday, Feb. 2, by a resident in Hastings and also by a J-Ad Graphics employee in Grand Rapids. But those eagle and robin sightings don't really surprise Tom Funke, who serves as the resident manager of Otis Fann Bird Sanctuary in Rutland Township and director of conservation for Michigan Audubon. Bald eagles rely on open water for winter survival. Funke said. Recent winter weather conditions have reduced the availability of open water, so where water is still flowing and accessible, bald eagles and other birds are congregating. "Flowing water [around 1 bridge pilings keeps ice from forming, so we humans are seeing these birds as they are hanging out in places where humans frequent. We saw this on our Christmas Bird Count,” said Funke, of the Jan. 4 survey. Personally, he has seen both golden and bald eagles, as well as red-tailed, red-shoul­ dered, rough-legged and cooper's hawks all in the past few- weeks in Barry County and all within earshot ol open water. As for the robins, Funke said, each year some will stay here through the winter, sur­ viving on fruits found in swamps. Barry County Drain Commission office. Though Drain Commissioner Russ Yarger assured commissioners that the move would save taxpayers $6,000. some vs ere not assured that the savings would justify adding another employee to worker’s compensation insur­ ance coverage. Yarger’x request could not gar­ ner the needed majority in a 3-3 vote of com­ missioners present. For the fourth consecutive meeting. Commissioner Jim DeYoung was not in auendancc. His vote could have resolved the 3-3 stalemate vote on Yarger’s request. DeYoung did attempt, via email, to enter the discussion involving the requested amendment to the county parks ordinance. In response to remarks that Thomapple Manor employees use neighboring McKeown Bridge Park as a smoking area. DeYoung wrote that the facili­ ty’s employees are not allowed to smoke dur­ ing their work shifts. DeYoung’s remark was read following the vole. The board will meet next for its official meeting Tuesday. Feb. 11. at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse. 220 W. State St. in Hastings. FEHSENFELD, continued from page 1 John Fehsenfeld poses with Sue Drummond in this February 1986 photo when she shares the logo she designed for the organization they co-founded, the Thomapple Arts Council. “He was so interested in whatever could benefit the community that it was hard for him to lake ‘No’ or *We can’t do this’ for an answer,’’ recounts Tim Sleevi, Fehsenfeld Center director who was hired by KCC to head up the new campus project even before its construction in 1996. "He just had this dogged determination.” Fehscnfeld’s direct connection to KCC was as a member of the Barry County Futuring Committee, formed more than 30 years ago to seek ways in which the quality of life in Hastings and Barry County could be improved. Naturally, Fehsenfeld identified education as one of the improvements, and friends fondly remember how he’d button­ hole KCC President Paul Ohm al every and any social function to ask when KCC would make plnns'to dome to Barry County. “John was really the one tasked by Dr. Ohm to help raise the money,” says Sleevi, who laughs fondly when recalling that, even after the money was raised, he’d still receive telephone calls from Fehsenfeld. “He’d call to ask about enrollment, about how many programs were being offered,” relates Sleevi. "John knew that anyone can build anything, but sustaining something over time is not easy. He was always concerned. "The community has lost a real lion,” con­ cludes Sleevi. “and that’s not to say that there aren’t any more. But there arc people who don’t just love their community, but want to spend a big part of their lives improving it. “That was John.” A funeral service for John Fehsenfeld is schedul^&M^todawgudVJa^gro. avSk.Rose of He wiU be \a\d to rest at Mt .^Olivary'»Ccmetery . Others may have branches we have roots. Hastings City’ Bank adds value to the communities we serve by supporting our local non profit organizations with both our time and funding. We are proud to have supported the following in 2013: Reports of bald eagles have come in from unlikely, populated places. This one was seen by Shannon MacDonald last week just east of Middleville. (Photo by Shannon MacDonald) Ross Morrison said about 30 robins were flocking a crabapple tree in his yard on M-43 west of Hastings Sunday and again Monday. Some of the birds hopped about in the tree, which, he said, was still heavy with fruit. Several other robins remained on the ground, grabbing up the frozen crabapples as they fell. Algonquin Lake Community Association Allegan Count}’ Firefighters Association Allegan County’ Sheriffs Department American Cancer Society American Legion Post 45 Audubon Oris Farm Bird Sanctuary* Barry Community Foundation Barry* Community’ Free Clinic Barry* County 4-H Barry* Count)’ Area Chamber of Commerce Barrv County Christian School Barry County Commission on Aging Barry’ County Community Mental Health Barry* County Economic Development Alliance Barry County Fair Barry’ County United Way Bellevue Antique Tractor Show Bellevue Athletic Boosters Bellevue Bowling Tournament Bellevue Car Show Bellevue Drama Club Bellevue Elementary School Bellevue Equestrian Team Bellevue High School Bellevue Lions Club Bellevue Tractor Show Big Brothers Big Sisters, Barry’ County Bill Porter Memorial Charily Golf Outing Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce Caledonia Education Foundation Caledonia Elementary HO Caledonia High School Art Department Caledonia Kiwanis Club Caledonia Women’s Club Caledonia Youth Baseball and Softball Calhoun County 4-H Calhoun County Fair Calhbun County Fairgrounds CASA for Kids, Inc. Charlton Park Village Foundation City of Wayland Community Music School Cruise at the Fountain, Marshall Eaton 1SD Career Preparation Center Exchange Club of Hastings Exchange Club of Marshall Family Support Center of Barry County Fountain Clinic of Marshall Franke Center of the ?\rts Fredonia Township Fire Fighters Friends of the Freeport District Library’ Friends of the Putnam District Library’ General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Gun Lake Green Gables Haven Hastings Area Schools Hastings Athletic Boosters Hastings Band Boosters Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Hastings High School Hastings High School Play 1 lasting* New Year's Eve Community'* Celebration I Listings Public Library’ Hastings Rotary’ Club Hastings Summerfest Run Kellogg Community College Kellogg Community College Women’s Soccer Kent County 4-11 Kent County Youth Fair Kiwanis Club ol Hastings Lakewood Area Choral Society Maple Valley Little League Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Maple Valley SchooLs Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Marshall Area Community Services Marshall Community Foundation Marshall District Library Hastings City Bank I-WS-422-22S0 Marshall High School Athletics Marshall Historical Sodety Marshall Lions Club Marshall Main Street Marshall Public Schools Marshall United Way Marshall Women's Philanthropic Circle ’ Michigan Colleges Foundation Military Order of the Purple Heart Mobile Meals of Marshall MSU Extension Office, Barry County' New Latino Visions of Marshall Oaklawn Hospital Paris Ridge Elementary’ PTO Pennock Foundation Pennock Health and Wellness Center Pierce Cedar Creek Institute South Christian Sports Boosters South Jefferson Street Parade Southern Michigan Street Rod Assodation St. Rose of Lima School St. Therese Schoo! Summcrfest Fun Run Thomapple Area Arts Council Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation . Thomapple Area Parks and RecreationThomapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters Thomapple Kellogg Schools 1 hornapple Kellogg Senior Class Thomapple Players Thomapple Valley Ducks Unlimited Unity Knights I jockey Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Village of Caledonia Wayland High School Senior Class Wayland I lockey Boosters Wayland Main Street Wayland Youth Baseball and Softball Women’s Giving Circle of Bany County YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin YMCA of Barry County YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids �Page 4 - Thursday. February 6 2014 - The Hastings Banner Did you SCC? New read-or-flunk low coul hold back 39,000 students Stephen Hyde of Delton looked out his bedroom window last week and then was able to grab a camera in time to get a photo of a Northern cardinal and a wiW rXbit that seemed to be (ranging out'together, beanng the weather like everyone else. Furry and feathered friends Were dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our start members that rq rese n s Barry County. If y<™ have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M 43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 4<M 58. or ematl newsWj-adgraphtcs.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal mfomtatton. Do you remember? Oldest twins Banner, July 15. 1965 Michigan’s oldest male twins cele­ brated their 89th birthday with a family picnic Sunday at Tyden Park. The Rev. Fay Wing of Woodland (left) and his brother. Jay, of Freeport, were bom July 10 between Centerville and Notttaway in St. Joseph County, the sons ot W. and Mrs. Charles T. Wing. When they were 7 years old, they moved with their parents to Cascade. Fay was not quite 18 years old when he preached his first sermon at Cascade, and in June of last year — 71 years later — he preached in the same pulpit. Rev. Wing still preaches, and he is also a retired mortician. Jay farmed until he retired eight years ago. From 1936 to 1945, he operated the grocery store at Carlton Center. Have you met? 'Mrs. B’ Michelle Benningfidd has been a teacher beloved by parents, students and co-workers at Central Elementary for 20 years. She served as a volunteer at the school for so many years prior to being hired as a teacher that she was surprised the first few limes she found a paycheck in her mailbox at school. Benningfidd was bom and raised in Grand Rapids as part of a large family, which. combined with her trademark humor, kindness and acceptance, partly explains why she loves being around children so much and she why they love her in return. She also loves her alma mater, Michigan State University. “I an a proud Spartan,’’ she said, unneces­ sarily, given that one comer of her class­ room is a virtual shrine to MSU. Benningfidd is also a proud product of the 1960s. She is a devout, life-long Beatles fan. and peace signs can be found in her classroom and home. After graduation. Benningfidd and her husband, Dan, who teaches at Southeastern Elementary, found themselves leaching at a military base in Texas for five years where the first two of the couple’s three children were bom. •*lt was like an adventure,” said Benningfidd. “1 have a giant peace sign on my garage; but. I taught al a military base.” The Benningfidds’ third child was bom after they returned to Michigan. “I volunteered al Central for years and years, and when I got the teaching job it was a dream come true,” she said. *1 had come to a point in my life where I didn’t need lo be in a big dty anymore." f-or her love of kids and the lasting mem­ ories she creates for them — Michelle Benningfidd is truly a Barry County bright light­ Best part being a teacher: It s the .-js — they bring out the best in me. I d grade teacher Michelle Benningfield (center, back row) is surrounded by students, many of whom are flashing the peace sign at her encouragement rather be around kids than adults all day; 1 feel like I’m helping; and it’s never ever boring. How I like spend time outside of the classroom: I love music — I play the piano and listen to music and also read a lot.” Favorite book; Gosh, there are so many ... but. I’ve always loved To Kill a Mockingbird. Favorite music: 'Die Beatles. I got to sec Paul McCartney in concert a few years ago. I thought I was going lo drop dead, 1 was so excited It was the most exciting concert I had ever been to. What people may not know about me: Most jicople don’t know that I play the piano. I don’t usually play in front of people. Il's like therapy for me. I like to play a cou­ ple of Beatles songs - all music from my era; I love it still. If 1 hud a super power: Peace on earth -that would be better then anything." Favorite childhood memory: Watching • he Beatles the first lime the) were on the W Sullivan Show” My diltl nwdc cvery‘ one be silent or get out nx)n1 bccausc ‘he Beatles were going to ^’on- . Advice to my yn ’ r sv|f: Don t sweat he small MUfi. ijVe loam- That’s going my tombstone. 11 life gave me , . IIiR1,n. » chance to over: h“ri •'cr>th„lp Wc.Vc up make us h~We llri. .,lld ,,t ,|,is point. 1 hi-nu- song; „A ' NccJ js Love. ’ I actually hm' t)f it." she said ol -show'‘,e Wng’ I’-shinf. “P h/ f7“w“-'n>all design „„ her left w-sl (Ihonxh J , ^intentional. it S‘"'° liltoth onoomary of ........ During a recent interview on Michigan Public Television’s "Off the Record" pro­ gram. State School Superintendent Michael Flanagan was asked whether third graders should be held back if they fail the state's rending test. I don’t always agree with Flanagan on many issues concerning K-12 education, but on this issue 1 fully agree. I’m glad to see we’re both defending the same ground. because across the country, state legislatures — including Michigan’s — are looking to pass new legislation that i would require third graders to read up to a level of proficiency or be held back. In Michigan, legislators arc presently reviewing two House bills that would require students to meet “proficient” lev­ els or above in reading on a standardized test, or repeat the third grade. “You don’t automatically retain kids; that’s just insane." Flanagan said during his television interview. “It's up to teach­ ers and parents together.” Thai’s why it’s so hard for me to under­ stand from where the ‘read-or-flunk’ peo­ ple are coming, especially our neighbor­ ing state representative Amanda Price of Holland, who’s sponsoring the bill. "Up to third grade, kids learn to read and after that, they’re reading to learn,” says Rep. Price, “h’s the foundational learning ability that runs through all of academic experience.” But it shouldn’t be up to slate lawmak­ ers lo decide whether students should be held back from one grade lo the next. It’s a serious issue that should be determined by teachers and parents — not by a piece of legislative action. According to estimates from a report released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, one-third of Michigan stu­ dents are not reading proficiently. And in the Grand Rapids school district, 52 per­ cent of third graders aren’t reading up to acceptable standards. These are horrible statistics that can’t be ignored. The Center for Michigan last year reported that 35 percent of Michigan third-graders would have been held back under Price’s bill' "ThalT'niore ihan’ : 39,000 Michigan students repealing third grade instead of the less lhan 1,000 who I were held back. Il looks to me that legislative and school leaders are desperate for answers — ami they’re looking for someone to blame. Throwing more money at the prob­ lem will not be the answer. Just look at what one teacher in Los Angeles was able to accomplish in one of the city’s worst school districts. A banner in Rafe Esquith’s classroom at Hobart Elementary School reads: “There arc no shortcuts," and his students are a testa­ ment to the power of that philosophy. His classroom is filled with kids who speak English as a second language and live in neighborhoods where violence and despair arc the norm. Esquith’s view is that “learning isn’t easy and it shouldn’t be." Success, Esquith believes, comes from "a strong work ethic and from dedication and perse­ verance on the part of children, teachers and parents alike.” If Michigan enacts this special “reador-flunk" legislation, it would join 15 other stales and the District of Columbia, in requiring retention policies for students who fail third-grade reading exams. Experts say that third grade can be a turning point for students and, if students fail to reach proficient levels by the end of the third grade, it will impact their educa­ tional development. Failure to read profi­ ciently is linked to higher dropout rales. This is where I take some encourage­ ment from Flanagan, though, who points to parents and their ability to create what he calls a culture of learning. “Parents need to read to their kids from an early age lo foster an interest in read­ ing,” Flanagan told his “Off the Record” audience. He went on to suggest that, due to the fact the state is sitting on a budget surplus, schools should use that money — which has been the cry’ from many in edu­ cation for years. For a teacher who runs a highly suc­ cessful program, though, Esquith reminds us that any financial investment has to come with a personal commitment, too. The answer comes, Esquith points out, when parents realize the importance of ,« the tools they equipping their kids wi in |he need to find success and to Mv importance of staying true (he’ danger that l0 knows grow ing young minds. aL 5tuhow’ to make children not ju g • dents but thoughtful and honorabl P PIk“ Michigan iawnrakers -hink Jha. adding punitive legislation to third-graders with poor rending skill lhen make a difference in raising the te■ they are poorly mistaken. It wt I take lead ership. local educators and ~ ,n" importantly - parents working together to raise reading proficiency rates through out our state. ,, . “Reading is the foundation of learning and success.” said Flanagan. “Building a reading culture in every corner of t is stale will build a stronger Michigan for generations.” There’s been a great deal of conversa­ tion about equality amongst workers throughout the state and the nation. Yet, what leaders fail to promote is individual responsibility at all levels of society. When it comes to reading proficiency it begins at home, with parents and grand­ parents reading to their kids. What I once read from author L.M. Montgomery’ has always stayed with me in discussion like this one. “Tell me and 1 forget,” said Montgomery. "Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." We must involve our young minds by reading to them and creating the desire to read at an early age. The Annie E. Casey Foundation report indicates that, at a minimum, children must be ready to succeed when they come to school, both cognitively, socially, emo­ tionally and physically if they expect to achieve educational success. The report indicates when children come from lowincome families, reading proficiency rates are even lower. Yet, public libraries are available in most communities across the state, filled, with books that can prepare any student for a life of success. Student success depends on whether a family is w’illing to I commit lo a life of learning which will I determine the level of success each and every student will achieve. ; Experts warn that if the current trends I hold true. 6.6 million low-income children I in the birth-to-age-8 group are al I increased risk of failing to graduate from I high school on time because they won’t be able to meet the new reading levels by the I end of third grade. ' The Education Trust-Midwest, a non- I profit advocacy group that opposes the I legislation, argues that a beefed-up read- I ing assessment test planned for next year will mean that even fewer Michigan third graders will pass the test. The group reported that only 31 percent of the state’s I third graders passed last year, and it’s warning that the number of retained stu­ dents could reach more than 80,000, costmg the state over S500 million a year. This is a serious issue and one that demands attention. J-Ad Graphics recently decided to join forces w ith another Michigan company to bring a student newspaper into every K-5 grade classroom in as many districts across the stale as possible. The publica­ tion can be used as a workbook in the classroom and then sent home with each student to support development toward academic achievement. Core pages of the publication cover life activities, such as careers, sports and fitness, cooking fun, science, math, art and problem-solving. ’ It’s easy to read, fun and can become a new way tor young families to involve themselves in a simple way of getting kids lo read a little ink on paper. The answers to what’s become a nation­ wide epidemic won’t be solved legislalively or with more money. It Will take families working together and a new brand of leadership that pro' motes responsibility at every level - and settles lor nothing less. bred Jacobs- vice president. J-Ad Graphics Call any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269 945 9554 or 1-800-870 7085 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Febnwry S. 2014 — State News Roundup Let s get the facts straight on fracking prison escapee Authorities Jalc Monday that lb the editor: I would like to c inaccuracies or unt^T*”1 on somc of lhc that appeared in a * rc^ard‘nP fracking done today, has not'S™111 fraeluring. as it « oil and gas in Michio r Used in dri,,inS for misleading sSan for 60 >ean. This is a Department of FnT"' ,hal evcn ,he stopped usinn aftr,5°nmcnlal Quality has on it multiple times*™? pubS> "'J*1 was not even i. , The melhod used loda>' exempt tamC^“n'il 2<»5 when it was regulation fcdtnd clean air and water tration C» l^C Bush/Chcney adminisonlv bern ^lurnc horizontal fracking has Thk „" Cd,nMichi^n since 2010. conventiA*!1?^ drdl‘n£ differs from _f f h na dnHmg by using huge quantities Ju CF Which “lhc" ^xed (contami, 1 1 1 a mixture of chemicals and sand th s 01 under high pressure vertically and then horizontally one !o two miles. This nesu ts in small explosions that release gas or Since 2005. the usual amount of fresh water used in high volume horizontal fractur­ ing has been four to eight million gallons. The industry has broken national records in Michigan by using up to 21 million gallons of fresh water for a single frack. Plans are to use UP to 31 million gallons of fresh water per frack in northern Michigan. Fracking fluid is made up of about 90 per­ cent fresh water, 9.5 percent sand and .5 per­ cent chemicals, many of which arc not dis­ closed. Until you do the math, 5 percent does not sound like much but .5 percent of 21 mil­ lion is actually 105.000 gallons of chemicals. At least 29 of the chemicals used are known carcinogens or neurotoxins. What do you Last week: State legislation is being considered that would allow landbank programs to purchase delinquent or abandoned property before buyers at a public auction. Do you think landbank programs should receive such an advantage? Yes No 74% 26% This contaminated water is too expensive to be cleaned in water treatment facilities so it is stored in deep injection wells under pres­ sure. This practice has been found to lead to seismic issues such as earthquakes in states that don't usually have earthquakes such as Ohio, Arkansas. Oklahoma and Texas, all states which arc heavily fracked. Texas has had over 30 such earthquakes just since November, according to news reports. It makes sense that this highly toxic fracking fluid could easily travel to fresh water aquifers during a seismic disturbance. Dr. Christopher Grobbel has worked for the DEQ compiling its list of contaminated sites. He has since worked on the cleanups, and, as an expert witness, in numerous law­ suits brought by landowners who have had oil/gas spills and contaminations on their property. According to Grobbel, the DEQ no longer keeps track of contaminations publicly, mak­ ing it difficult for the public to know the record except through costly Freedom of Information Act requests or lawsuits. It is also important to mention that the DEQ has only about 25 staff geologists to monitor all of the gas and oil wells across the entire state so most of the monitoring is left up to the gas/oil companies, the proverbial fox guarding the hen house. Just because Michigan happens to have one-fifth the World's fresh w’ater is no reason lo waste it with this highly water intensive and nsky practice to drill for gas and oil. To make a donation to the Ban Michigan Fracking movement please go to www.lctsbanfracking.org. Jackie Schmitz Middleville think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Q Police apprehend For this week: The Committee to Restore a Part­ Time Legislature needs 400,000 sig­ natures by July 7 to put its suggestion on the November ballot, which, if approved, would leave only three states with true, full-time legislatures. Should Michigan voters approve this change? □ Yes □ No Know Your Legislators: ) Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones. Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.mlchigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mlkecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503 phone (616)451-8383. • U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. a ’ Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134^ Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. * The Hastings BcHUlCl* Dcxted lo the interests of Barry County since 1856 Pu shed by.. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phono: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email. nowsCPj-adgraphics.coni • Advertising email: j-adsGchoioeonemall com John Jacobs President Vice President .newsroom • Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Shan Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson 5and?a Pon5eBo hend Elliot. This investigation is ongoing. ArtPrize made $22 million economic impact ArtPrize 2013 added $22 million to the local economy, attracted more than 380,400 attendees and created 253 jobs, according to a study by East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group. “ArtPrize has proven to be an overwhelm­ ing success for Grand Rapids and has helped to significantly elevate our profile nationally as an arts destination,” said Doug Small, pres­ ident of Experience Grand Rapids in a press release issued Monday. "The city and region has been recognized as the top destination to visit in 2014 by Lonely Planet, and CNN’s “50 States, 50 Spots for 2014’’ profiled ArtPrize as Michigan’s must-see event.” Key findings in the study include: ArtPrize 2013 attracted more than 380,400 attendees, which is nearly 20 percent above the 2011 estimate of ' The economic impact ftom ArtPrize 2013 was $22.2 million in net sew output, includ­ ing $6.3 million in earnings and 253 jobs. ArtPrize provides long-term, intangible benefits to the Grand Rapids area, including cultural enrichment, increased social capital and awareness of the region. Several Barry County area residents have had work on display at ArtPrize, which marked its fifth anniversary 1112013. Work by local res­ idents ranging in age from 20s to 80s, has included fine art, metal sculpture, group collab­ orations, abstract, and even a pair of fiddles. case and bow made of matchsticks. In the 2013 report, AEG suggests that the attendance numbers arc conservative and likely exceeded 400,000 during the 19-day event. In addition, ArtPrize attendees in 2013 came from around the country and around the world. Of the survey participants, 13.3 per­ cent indicated that they resided in the city of Grand Rapids, 49 percent of attendees were from outside of the tri-county area. For the full report “ArtPrize 2013: Economic Impact and Attendee Profile", visit www.expcriencegr.com/artprizc2013study Olivet football team honored at Capitol State Sen. Rick Jones welcomed the Olivet Eagles eighth-grade football team to the Capitol Thursday and recognized the team for a special play designed to make one player’s dream come true. “I think it is safe to say that this is not your typical group of eighth grade boys," said Jones, R-Grand Ledge. "If you look up selfiws in the dictionary, you will find a team pic­ ture of the Olivet Eagles " Last season, the team designed the Keith Special, a special play ^or Keith Orr, a team- HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY A recent study showed that ArtPrize generated $22 million in the Grand Rapids area and created 253 jobs. mate with behavioral and learning disabili­ ties. While on a breakaway nin, an Olivet run­ ning back slid on the goal line; giving up a sure touchdown to set up the play, which the coaching staff knew nothing about. Two plays later, the special play was a success, and Keith scored his first touchdown Jones sponsored a trip for the students to the Capitol, where they were recognized by the Senate and enjoyed a pizza party for the players following Senate session. “It truly was an honor to have the team join me today,” Jones said. “Actions speak louder than words, and every single member of the team proved that. This will be day I look back on fondly for years to come.” To sec a video of the Keith Special, visit http://goo.gl/zsHdqp. MDOT director applauds connected vehicle announcement State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudlc is endorsing a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation and (he National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to move forward with vehicle-to-vehicle communication for light vehi­ cles, calling it a good decision for Michigan and for safety. Steudlc is a national leader in traffic safety and connected vehicle technology, and has long championed the Michigan Department of Transportation’s connected vehicle research. “This is a positive step forward for our ulti­ mate goal of delivering the safest and most efficient transportation system imaginable and a significant announcement for the future of safe mobility," he said Tuesday. “Today is a day that will lead to great reductions in traf­ fic fatalities." The USDOT is currently sponsoring a pilot safety program of connected vehicle technol­ ogy in Ann Arbor, using nearly 3.000 cars, buses, trucks and motorcycles outfitted with 5.9 GHz dedicated short-range communica­ tions radip .devices to test the effectiveness of vchiclc-vo-ve(uc\e and vchvclc-to-infrastructure communications. The National Transportation Safety Board formally recom­ mended last year that the technology be installed on all newly manufactured vehicles. More information on MDOT’s connected vehicle research is available online at www.michigan.gov/cv. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Saturday we'll cook the pig and you make the saucel Friday night Feb. 14 Prime Rib & Grilled Sauce will be ready for tasting at 1:00, votes will Shrimp f be counted at 4:00 schedule Cow5ed adj accepted Monday through Friday. 800am to 5 00 pm Frederic Jacobs grett Brerner ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Michael David BIM . apprehended by Indiana officers ond cuMody m Laporte County Jail_llct . Elliot was taken in0 , > at approxi­ mately 6:30 p m- M' ‘ > her officers received a report of a * chicle in both Middlebury and I-fl r ounty, ind. Officers from LaPorif > *ere able to locate the suspect in a s 0 chicle. After a brief vehicle chase, the escapee was arrested and taken into custody Elliot, who was sen'ing four life sentences for murder, escaped fro the Michigan Department of Corr^h°ns Ionia Correctional Facility Sunday evening. c • *-• He carjacked a local woman and dro'C south. The woman was able to escape and notify law enforce­ ment while the two were stopped al a gas sta­ tion just south of the Micnigan/Indiana state line. The Michigan State Police and MDOC worked with Indiana law’ enforcement offi­ cials and the U.S. Marshals Service to appre­ Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Subscription Rites: $35 pct MO Chris Silverman Bonnie Rapp |G County year in ad^ning counts M5 per yea» PGS TVASTER Serxj alflzecs ch&rces to: P0 Box 6 H&stngs, Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastnge, Ml 49056 Thursday. Feb. , Movie Memories enjoys “Mutiny on me Bounty.’’ starring Charles Laughton and lark Gable. 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 ** ,PJ*chool story time thinks about Valentine s Day, 10;3() a m Saturday, Feb. 8 — *ITa counseling. 9 am. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.10 ~ ^dlcr story time has fan with cows, 10:3° • m.; youlh chc^ 4 5; chess club, 6 to b p>m. . Call Hastings IW1' Library for more information, 269-945 4263. 11368 W M-179 • 269-205-2525 Saturday, February 15 Hot Wings Eating Contest How many can you eat in 30 minutes? From 6 to 10 p.m. • Cash prize mH-V �• •ft - AMo’ (l^fdrcy) Marceline Wa/'iier Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... IIFEGATE COMMUNITY PLF.ASANTVIEW family church grace community CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville, Mi 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Sunday jcn icc 10 a m Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, chil­ dren's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd. P.O. Bos 408. (comer of Milo Rd & S. M-43). Delton, Ml 4<XM6. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a nt to 11:30 xm.. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time b 30 p.m. to 7:30 pm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9.45 am. Morning Worship Service 10:45 xm.: Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.nt FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. D.in Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pxdnr. Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a m. Wonhip Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr Youth Group 5-7 p.m & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Aw ana. Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call School 9:30 am. Worship Time 10:30 xm. Youth activities: call for information. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH 600 Powell Road. Hastings. Pastor Bob Wilson. Church Phone 269948-2330. Pastor’s Home 269-945­ 4356. bjw 1633 (nsbcglobal.net. Sunday School 9:45 xm.; Worship Service 10:45 a m., Sunday Evening 6 p m. Wednesday 7 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun­ days - 10 xm. Worship Service; Sunday Schoo! and Nursery avail­ able during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 xm., Wonhip A Children's Programs 10 xm.) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 am.-12 pan.), e-mail office'smci.net or visit www.countryvhapclumc org 273. 2601 Lace} Raid. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9.30 a tn.; Sunday School II am.: Sunday Evening Service 6 p m . Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday pn« Phone: Webxitc: wuw.lifcgatccc.com. Sunday Worship M> «-"»• Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p nt available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Ininc). Sunday services each week: 9.15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 xm. Holy Communion (each week). "Die Rector of Sv. Andrew A Matthias is Rt. Rev David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is hnpj/trxv.to/andrewniarthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in commun­ ion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer al all our services. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ followers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday 9:30 a m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study A Prayer 7 p m. hir infor­ mation about other ministries and opportunities contatt Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945­ 9217; or email pastorjunvcbchastmgs.org or see our Website: www.cbchaMings.org. 9121. Pastor Bn.m TceJ. Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie Sundays: Nun-cry and toddler (birth through age 3) carc provided SundaySchool 9:30-10 15 a m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 1005 am.-10 J) a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 xm. A: Children Church, age 4-4th grade, drsmivsed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and zXdnlt Small Groups Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6 30 7 45 p in . age 4 thru 6th grade ThurMlass: Senior Adult (5O>) Bible Study at 10 a m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11'30 xm. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 am ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grunge. Hw y. M­ 66 south of Assyria Rd , Sun. Praise A Worship 1030 a.m.. 6 pin.; Wed. 6:30 pm. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. z\n oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616-73151o.i. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Disaner God't Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Feb. 9. 2014 • Sunday Wonhip Hours 8:00 <£ 10:45: Sunday School 9:30. Feb. 9 • Men A Women z\A 7/XI p.m. Fell. 10 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St.. Hayings. 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645. lax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey, http://www.diseen crgTacc.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-5463 Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9 00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; IODO a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11:00 xm. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.fitMchureh- METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gory Simmons Sunday Wonhip 9.15 xm. 54! N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m. WednesdayNight Bible Study 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED MET HODIST CHURCH M-79 East P.O. Box 63. Hastings, Ml 49058. PoMor Rev Jerry Bukiwlo. (616) 945-9391 Sunday Worship 11 am Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a m Hum ffarft*./Xm 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY D'ww 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Dominique "DJ” Nolff John Junior Weyerman CHURCH OF CHRIST This information on worship sen ice it provided by The Hastings banner, the churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook t HASTINGS M| . Vic Janson, age 90, of Hastings, and formerly of Richland and East Lansing, died Tuesday morning. Jan. 28. 2014 at his home, surrounded by his lov­ ing family. Vic was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Richland. He loved God and found His presence in the wood­ lands, on the golf course and with his family and friends. Vic, the son of Elza and Irene (Osborne) Janson, was bom July 16. 1923 in Kalamazoo. He served his country' honorably during World War II in the United States Army and received a Bronze Battle Star. Vic earned his bachelor and master degrees in science from Michigan State University. He retired after 32 years of dedicated serv­ ice lo the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as a wildlife biologist. Vic was an expert ornithologist and a renowned North American competitive birder He was a mem­ ber of the American Birding Association and the Audubon Society. Vic was married to the love of his life. Carmen (Barnes), June 6. 1943 in La Jolla, CA. Surviving is h^ife of 70 years. Carmen; his two daughu-rv. Junsou of Hastings and Sally Janson (Graham Cooke) of Hudson. Quebec; three sons, Lynn Clark (Norma) Janson and Chris Janson, both of Hastings and Jim (Karen) Janson of South Haven; 10 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Vic was preceded in death by his parents; his sister. Hilda Castetter and two brothers. Donald and Lynn Janson. Friends were received on Saturday, Feb. I, 2014 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Richland Chapel.9170 East D Avenue. Richland. Followed by a brief commitment service. A formal memorial service for Vic will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Richland at a future date. Memorial contributions in Vic’s honor may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. 8047 Church Street, Richland, MI 49083 or Pennock Hospice. 1230 W. State Street. Hastings, MI 49058. Personal messages for the family and/or favorite memories of Vic may be placed al www.farleyestesdowdlc.com. HIGH SPRINGS, FL - Mary (Marcy) Marceline Wagner passed away January 23. 2014. In the middle of WWI1 a beautiful baby was bom. Mary Marceline Wagner, better known as Marcy, started the journey of her life in Williamsville. MO on June 18, 1944. Marcy was a mother, daughter, sister, granny, friend, songwriter and problem solver. She was a master of thread arts, an avid book reader, a professional seamstress and porce­ lain doll maker, a partygoer and, according to her children, the best cook and fudge maker. Marcy had a wonderful sense of humor; she was always ready for a new adventure. Her colorful and sparkling personality was loved by all. Children lovingly left behind: Billie Jo Benedict of High Springs, FL, Tony Ray­ Benedict of Elkhart, IN, Scott E. Benedict of New York, and Denise E. Benedict of Elkhart. IN. Marcy is also survived by her siblings: Betty H. James of Texas, Thomas G. Wagner of Florida, Audrey Butler of Virginia, Lena Rosas of Texas. John W. Wagner of Indiana. Wanda G. Wagner of Indiana, Don W. Wagner of Michigan; 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and her daughter. Sherrie Lee Benedict (01-22-1974). TJiere will be a Celebration of Life in the High Springs New Century Woman’s Club (40 NW First Avenue High Springs) on February 8, 2014 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family respectively requests memorial contributions be made in Marcy’s name to The High Springs NewCentury Woman’s Club. PO Box 1154. High Springs, FL 32655. kutins.org Iw information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs’ for more information WOODLAND UNITED and graduated from Catholiv 1,.jucatjon School in 1948. He began his highe ' a, Grand Rapids Junior Conege^GRCC). Christ" 2635 North M-*3 Highway. Hastings Telephone 269-945­ Nashville. Mich. 49073 May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShinc Preschool Inges 3 & 4) (September thru May), The*., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm • Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm - Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am Women's Bible Study. '■j'oh'n attended St. Marys CHURCH •5rre«K’/;Vni«g FamtirS Jhru HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269-945-2285. Sunday rooming service time: 10 xm with nursery and prochool HASTINGS. Ml - John '^“^fXnfdd in Grand Rapids to Ernest and . .. on September 16.1930. and d.ed Saturday, HASTINGS FREE METHODIST nights 6:30 p m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Church Office 948-8004 for infor­ Richard Moore. Pastor. Church mation on MOPS, Children’s phone 269-945-4995. Church Choir. Sports Ministries Website: www.hopcum.org. WELCOME CORNERS Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. UNITED METHODIST TXbutch Secretary-Treasurer. CHURCH Linda Bclson Office hour*. 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. Ml Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: Phone 945-2654 Worship 9:30 am Sunday School; 10 45 am Services: Sunday. 9.45 a.m.; Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sunday School. 10:45 xm. Sr. Hi A Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible xnd elevator. Sunday- CHURCH 34)1 E. State Rd . P.O. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 DELTON, MI - john Junior Weyerman. age 92. passed away February 5, 2014 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. John was born August 11. 1921, in Hastings, the son of John and Ruth (Eddy) Weyerman. He married Thelma Watson on September ^5. 1948, and she preceded him in death on February 9, 1993. John was a World War II veteran, and he worked various jobs from sawmills to heavy equipment. Later he worked as a deputy for the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, retir•ng in 1985. John continued to work, running heavy equipment into his early eighties and he ,0*jd going to tractor shows. He is survived by a son and his wife, Michael and Pam We verman; two daughters. Missey Weyennan and Kathy Weyerman; a grandson, his wife and great-grandson, Adam (AJ). Rachel ’ d Noah Weyerman. of "iM ?na’\u brother and his wife, Eldon and Unda \VCjcrn)an. sis,er.in.law. Rita weyerman; a brnther-in-la" and his wifeanT"1?"11 lrii Watson, and several nieces **nu nephews. Wus Pawled in death by his wife; his and ; bro,ll<;R. Russell. 1,lnl L>nn: nd«sters.in.|aw D w(jJeanette. Vernation has hi dace and a private dMe<’'l%'Crvicc wiUbe conducted “t a later Hon£T[£nu b> W.lliants-Gores Funeral .. " I’ehon. Pi,....,, visit MIDDLEVILLE. Ml - Dominique ”DJ” Nolff, age 20. of Middleville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. Feb. 1,2014. He was preceded in death by his great­ grandparents, Marian and Leon Colburn and Dick Nolff. He is survived by his parents. Melissa Nolff and Tommy Bouie; brother. Trenton Bouie; sister, Cheylisa Beauregard and niece, Angelina; grandparents. Russ Nolff. Kathy Nolff, Mana Bouie. Mel and Ellen Atkins; great-grandparents. Dan and Millie Plocg; aunts and uncles. Heather and Jason Bush (Hailey and Blake), the Bouie family Anne, Nette, Norma, Dolphis, Barbara, Kim. Eddie, Mark. Stephanie; step-dad, Bill Hurt; many great-aunts, uncles and cousins; special fami­ ly members, Tonjay and Deimantc Bnxiks and family, the Hurt family; extended family members in Hastings. Maple Grove. MN, Middleville, Louisiana and at Michigan State University. A memorial service for Dominique will be held Saturday, Feb. X, 2014 at noon at Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, with Pastor Joel Strickland officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m to noon. The family respectfully requests that there be no media present at the church. In lieu of Howers, memorial contributions may be given to the Dominique Nolff Memorial Fund at Chemical Bank. Condolences may be sent online at www.mkdfuncralhome.com. received his B.A. from • from Washington. DC. his teaching certtluat from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, and Mas era Specialist, and Doctorate ABD from Michigan State University. t „ „.„n He served in the Air Force during the Korean War John married Joan Field in July of 1961 and they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this past year. ,. . He bcean his career in education teaching at East Grand Rapids Schools, served as superin­ tendent for Comstock Park, director of person­ nel and labor relations for the Benton Harbor Schools, superintendent of the Hanover-Horton Schools, and then became superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District where he retired in 1992. John was an active community member wherever he lived, from managing the Grand Rapids Gophers baseball team, to helping find a home for the Conklin organs via the Hanover Historical Society; he co-tounded the Thomapple Arts Council, served as fundraising chair for the Hastings Public Library, and served as past president of the I listings Kiwanis Club and the United Way Board of Barry County. John was very involved in the Futuring Committee of Barry Country. Along with his wife, he was a very active supporter of education, always encouraging people to continue with their learning and help­ ing to find ways to bring education closer. The opening of the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center was a true joy because he so wanted to bring easy access to higher education in Barry County. He was instrumental in bring­ ing the Institute for Learning and Retirement to Barry' County. John himself was always the avid student; along with his wife Joan he enjoyed traveling, reading, and gardening. John is survived by his wife. Joan; daughters, L.isa and Elizabeth (Lizanne); many nieces and nephews, and good lifelong friends. John was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers Ernest. Howard. James; and sisters, Rosemary Crum, Lucille Leitelt and Bertha Ardis. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Thomapple Arts of Barry County or Kellogg Community Collcge-Fehsenfeld Center. funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. in Hastings at St. Rose of Lima Church. Fr. John B. Ardis CSP. celebrant. A luncheon will follow the funeral mass. Interment will take place al Mt. Calvary Cemetery with full honors provided by American Legion Post #45 and the Active Military. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Lorraine Marie Kidder Tihi' M( - L'irrai"e Marie Kidder. Hastings, the <hiiTht°UofXrknd9SaJh Newington. nu -varan Carrie Kidder (Steve! of H" , ’ grandchildren, and two ,.r * ,n^s’ scvcn a sister Cin.ti/ii । A tr''al*8ri»ndchildren; Lawif e„i n < Yarb™«'< <>f Hastings. ”'7 wilh her grandchild^ and Sunday. Feb. 9 ^014 .. ? H' held •’“nd Apartments* cot. ' P’'"' al Mallard Woodlawn Ave .room- 611 E low. No canxni n ^"RS- Lun<*TOn *° fo1' roadside. arking, parking allowed �The Hastings Bannof — Thursday. February 6, 20M " BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY b *£ Newborn babies by Gerald Stein ____ _ Connor Richard, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 14, 2014 at 2:01 pm. to Amber Johnson and Caleb Hall of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. NORTH 4:2 V:J3 ♦; J 5 4 2 ♦: AJ8 64 2 WEST Sawyer Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 15. 2014 at 2:08 p.m. to Michael and Amber Holland ol Woodbury. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. east 4: Q 6 3 f: K 5 4 ♦: 10 9 8 7 3 ♦:9 3 ♦: 10 V: AQ 10 8 2 ♦: AKQ6 ♦: 10 7 5 ***** John Thomas HI. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 17. 2014 at 12:03 a.m. to Sarah and John Gaiski of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 22 inches long. SOUTH: ***** 4:AKJ98754 V:976 age 89 S-• '^ncs Bedford-Earl, nnd Snvi aslin£s* "ent home to our Lord IWn.n t\‘!n Tucsda>2014, at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. »J ?h.CS * T ^X)ni on November 3. 1924. the ("ti * C\ '^rchie and Margaret (Lester) Cinmngham. She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1942. Agnes had held various positions at the fol­ low mg places: 1957-1963. Middleville Engineering and Manufacturing; 1963-1966, Hospital Purchasing Services; 1969-1975, ?ai ,Vcr at Thomapple Kellogg, and 1978­ 1988. purchasing agent at Thomapple Kellogg Schools. She retired from Thomapple Kellogg Schools in June of 19X8. Agnes married Otis Earl on Sept. 23,2000. They .shared years of seeing the world with their favorite trip being the Hawaiian Islands. Her enjoyment came in family, quilting, sewing, traveling, camping, gardening, bak­ ing and collecting antique glassware. Agnes especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, treasuring every moment she had with them, leaving a legacy of love and patience for her future generations. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, George Bedford; brothers. Linden Cunningham and Roderick Cunningham. Agnes is survived by her husband, Otis Earl of Hastings; daughter, Candace (Ken) /Mien of Middleville; son. Chris (Sue) Bedford of Morley: grandchildren. Wendy (Stacey), Heidi (Jerry), Josh (Molly), Heather, Adam (Dianna); and great-grand­ children. Tara. Trista, Sydney, Courtney, Marissa, Danielle. Lauren. Mallon'. Rilec, Ally and Aaron; great-great-granddaughter. Jadahlyn and brother. Ronald Cunningham (Louise); sister-in-law. Gloria Cunningham; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8. 2014 at II a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A one hour visita­ tion period will precede the funeral service from 10 until 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to .sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Gatlyn Ray, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 20, 2014 at 7:52 a.m. to Danielle Cobb and Nathan Mesccar of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ♦: — ♦;KQ Dealer: North Vulnerable: East/West 8V Lead: *!» *•** South 44M Rdbl! East Pass Pass Pass North Pass Pass Pass Parker Irving, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 21, 2014 at 10:30 p.m. to Amber Main and Dustin sanders of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 inches long. West Dbl Pass Timothy Ross of Aho. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 and 20.5 inches long. Liah Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan27, 2014 at 1:29 p.m. to Curtiss Brown and Tiffany O’Connor of Hastings. Weighing > lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. * Brooklynn Lee Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 2014 at 1:57 p.m. to Angelica Zcngais and David VanHeck of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. Cora Jade, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 28, 2014 at 2:30 a m. tn Terra Sulcer and Mike Smith of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and 17 inches long. Natalie Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan 28, 2014 at 1:42 p.m. to Josh and Rebecca Bosworth of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. ***** A redouble bid is a bid that is not used very often in a bridge game. Can y ou remember the last time you redoubled an opponent who had dared to double your o,u • » does not hap­ pen often, but it happened in today’s hand. Let s sec how things "O e ou After North and East had both passed, South with seven strong spades, a void m diamonds, three weak hearts and a doubleton king-queen club combination, and sitting m third sea( knew just the bid to shut out the opponents. South bid 44 as recommended by one of the top bridge players on die Bridge Base Online website. Leo LaSota has accumulated.over 10.000 master points by playing bridge online in bridge tournaments. His recommendation when sit­ ting in third scat, a long major suit, and two passes before your bid. Bi four of the major and see what happens. That is what South did today. Not content to sit back silently, West, with a strong hand, elected to double, probably for penalty but possibly for a takeout double with the strong hearts. Why West with the heart suit and knowing that South had at least seven or eight spades did not bid the heart suit herself is a mystery. Bidding 5V would have definitely been a sacrifice, and even doubled down a trick would have been only a minus 200. At any rate. North and East passed with East probably thinking that East/West were playing the double as a penalty. They need to talk about the dou­ ble at the four level: is it takeout or is it penalty ? South must have eaten his Whcaties for breakfast that morning, as he sat up straight in his chair and promptly redoubled the bid. West had time to bail out of the bid. but she passed and so did the rest of the table. The contract was 44 in the South, doubled and redoubled. West led the 8V, a questionable lead for any good bridge defender. Underloading an ace when in a trump contract defies logic. While this is perfectly legitimate when in a no trump contract, there are two opponents who might have the missing king, and only one partner. If you need to lead your suit, do not underlead the ace. Lead the ace and expect to see low cards drop all around. Aces and kings were meant to take high cards, not low spots. TTtis time it worked for the East/West pair when East provided the KV fortheir first trick. A heart return would surely win after that lead, but East elected to lead a small spade to remove the opportunity for South to trump a heart with the lowly 24. South won the trick w ith the A4 w ith all follow ing. South played the K4 next and was not surprised to sec that West was out and that the Q4 would be a winner for the East/West temrr — ’ Knowing that giving up the lead would result in two more heart loser!and one spade loser for down one doubled and redoubled, South had to find a way to nuke one heart loser go away. Here is how' South continued the play of the hand: South played the K^ first and all followed. Then South played die Q4 from his hand, and when he reached the dummy hand, he called for the A^ to overtake the Q^. East had to play her final dub. South then played the J4 from the dummy. East needed to do something and used the Q4 to trump the good J4. South smoothly pitched a losing heart on the losing trick achieving what is called in bridge parlance “a loscr-on-a-loser” situation. Both of South's losers, the Q4 and the losing heart, disappeared on the same trick. East returned a heart to West winning their third and final trick. With only trump left in his hand, South claimed the last six tricks. The score for making a game contract doubled and redoubled? How about a hefty 880 points to the North/South team? In the replay with another team playing the exact same cards. West wisely passed, and North/South accomplished the same results as today’s South with this exception. The second pair received 420 points for making their major game in spades without any interruption from the opponents. West’s double of 44 and the subsequent redouble by South resulted in a 460 point gain with exactly the same cards. Could or should East/West have sacrificed at the five level when the redouble showed up? Let’s see what that would look like. It appeared as if a spade were led by North, and won by South, a continuation of the spade would result in an overtrump by North. A diamond lead would result in a trump by South and two club tricks for down three, vulnerable. Down three vulnerable is still a minus 800 points for East/West, almost the same score as the redoubled contract of minus 880.What was the best solution for East/West? Pass smoothly and play the hand at 44 and hope that the next hand will be an East/West hand. Marlie Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 22, 2014 at 8:22 a.m. to Heather Closson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. * Lainey Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 24, 2014 at 10:48 p.m. to Ryan and Jamie Smith of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. Cash Walter, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 25. 2014 at 10:28 p.m. to Amanda and Marriage Licenses Stephen Leroy Pennington, Hastings and Beverly Ann Strzelecki, Hastings. Boe Loren Bissett, Delton and Erin Nichole Kloth, Delton. West Michigan Based Agricultural Products Supplier Looking for a DAIRY SPECIALIST Candidate should: - Be well versed in dairy farm operations - Understand dairy crop production — Have dairy sales experience ; - Have excellent people skills Please send cover letter and resume to agridocl 3@yahoo.com West Michigan Based Agricultural Products Supplier Looking for a SALES COORDINATOR Candidate should: - Be well versed in agriculture - Have AG sales experience Bridge Notes: Interested in finding out about Leo LaSota’s great success on Bridge Base Online? Go to www.bridgcbase.com for online bridge tournaments. Some games are free, so look around and see what you can discover. ***** (GcTiilil Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: ^dpd/belterbridgeinbarrycountymichigaii.blogspot.com) - Have excellent people skills Please send cover letter and resume to agridocl 3@yahoo,com Alice Morrow turns 90 Alice Morrow will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Feb. 9, 2014. Cards may be sent to her at 1130 6th Ave., Lake Odessa, Ml 48897. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Banner [p75«2B33 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Direcior Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! 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Hastings, MI 49058 Speedway Middleville Marketplace Cloveidak? (kneral Shell Cad's FjXepjtrt: i &.ls Fieeport Milling Woodland Express VVeick's Food Town The Store at Southshore �Financial FOCUS Furnished by museum on Emerson Street will lx- the u ? । , ? C^’** M,PPt‘r Friday. Feb. 7. sponsored y i te local historical society. Chili will range rom mild to spicy hot. Some of the quilts will , on display fmni rhe janua^. qlldt 5|mw. which was held over a week due to the \erv snowy weather on the first weekend of January. ^Saturday, Feb. 8. the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. at the hreight House Museum. The meeting will include a speaker, refreshments and library tinre until 5 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. Alethians of Central CMC will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 11, with a shared meal that will be followed by a speaker on hearing issues. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Hill meet 7 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 13. in the Freight House. The Ionia Conservation District will have another photography contest with hopes of drawing in enough photograph* printing a calendar. There arc four catcgor ts Lums and farms within the com .kids and nature, county streams and .j. . Michigan wildflowers. The entry . March 7. As many as four photos may be s mined by each entrant, photos must lx ubmitted in digital form and must be taken with­ in Ionia County. There should be lots of snow or ice photos when all of our trees am • were laden with ice and snow tn late December. f , With more moderate temperatures forecast­ ed for this week, it appears we can safely break out of the hibernation streak and venture out of the house. Classes resumed at Lakewood schools on Monday after a full week of can­ cellation deemed necessary day by day last week because of excessive snow and then bit­ terly cold day s. Parents can hit Brain Gym Monday Monday, Feb. 10. the February Family Workshop Series kicks off with Brain Gy m. an interactive, informative and fun workshop exploring how movement can enable learn­ ing. Brain Gym movements, exercises and activities recall the movements naturally done during the first years of life when learning to coordinate the eyes, ears, hands and whole body. The workshop will be led'by Amy Cherry, a certified Brain Gym instructor, at the First Baptist Church, 5215 N. M-37 in Middleville. The Family Support Center of Barry County sponsors the Family Workshop Series. Call the center for times and to pre­ register at 269-945-5439 or visit its website. www.familysupportbarry.com. Mark D Christensen of EDWARD JONES How will your investments affect your child's financial aid prospects? F^n though it’s only Fcbiuary. colle,.aid officers arc already gathering < nment.x, ciunching numbers and otherwise *,°r J!1’’ ,0 determine grants for the* school i. 1,11 Mnrts this coming fall. If you have will v ” y°U p,an on to co,|cge. how 11 >our own savings and investments affect financial aid.' U he answer depends not only on how much Mn yi?U have- but a,sO " herc >0" keeP it .lost colleges base their aid calculations on (F\p!?AAAp,’,ie,''non ,(,r ,’edcr‘l1 Student Aid ' . which currently counts up to 5 !r.,rCtnlcertain parent-owned assets in FAP^A,n,ng federal or state aid. By contrast, , A counts up to 20 percent of a child’s asseLs, such as an UGMA or UTMA account, wh °’ 1 at P'arent-owncd assets are counted chl"".b|7TininS a slude'"’s nccd ,or ciai ant. l|ley jncIudtf ^vings and checking a counts, non-retirement investment accounts and other types of assets. You do not have to report retirement accounts — such as tradi­ tional or Roth IR .\s. 401(k)s and pensions on the FAFSA. However, if you start takim* withdrawals from these accounts, the with* drawals must be- reported on the FAFSA as student income for the year in which the transaclmns occurred — which means these withdrawals could affect your child’s finane,a’Package the follow ing yean .h- । ,?a"’is one P°Pu,ar college-savings enicie. ft yoU 0Wn a 529plan. you will need J°.rep?1rl 11 on FAFSA as a parent-owned Tc'-jn Ul When >ou lake withdrawals from the 5^9 plan, thev won’t be counted as parent or student income on FAFSA. and they won’t .nenr federal income taxes, provided the money ,s used lor quahlied higher education expenses. (If you don't use the money for hose expenses, you'll be taxed and potential­ ly penalized by ]() '■ on the earnings.) Because a 529 plan is counted as n parental asset on PAI-SA. some people ask grandpareins to own a plan But while the value of an intact gra’ndparenu crunro led 529 plan will be excluded from IAF.SA. the withdrawals themselves will Ikcounted as untaxed income lo the student on the following years FAFSA. and this money could certainly affect aid decisions. At least a y ear before y our first child heads oil to college, you may want to contact the financial aid office at a local .school to ask questions about FAFSA. scholarships, loans and other aspects of assistance. Since most colleges and universities follow similar rules regarding financial aid. you should be able to gel some helpful answers, no matter where your child goes to school. Of course, even w ith careful planning, your student may not qualify for financial aid. If this is the case, you will need lo consider other strategies for paying for college. But keep this in mind: It’s best to develop a sav­ ings strategy for both college savings and ones own retirement goals. So. study the financial aid rules, consider investing in col­ lege-funding vehicles such as 529 plans and do w hatever else you can to help get your kids through .school, but don’t forget about your own needs — because they arc important, too. This article was written by Edw ard Janes for use by your local Edward Jones Financial . .. ,.ut'<tions, contact -----STOCKS— The following prices are from of business last Tuesday. P changes are from the Pr^^JS week. Altria Group AT&T BPPLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald's Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartan Stores Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 34.42 32.44 46.28 27.27 37.48 30.82 68.66 60.65 2059 71.05 14.87 47.10 3582 23.82 57.26 93.09 155.78 31.43 33.99 5.56 21.56 76.74 15.70 72.73 S1.254.93 $19.49 15,445 790.M Passenger pigeon days to be relived at Pierce institute This year will mark the ioOth anniversary of the extinction of a bird that once w as the reliable communication tool for an entire country- and that once filled Michigan skies. I he last passenger pigeon died in September 1914 at the Cincinnati Zoo. a final and disturbing reminder of loss due to a lack of conservation practices. Sunday, Feb. 9. at 12:15 p.m., Pierce Cedar Creek Institute w ill welcome Michigan Department of Natural Resources specialist Chris Hoving to speak on the history of the passenger pigeon in the context of the conservation movement. The program is free. Michigan was once near the center of the passenger pigeon range, with traditional roosting areas around Petoskey and Traverse City. Michigan’s Pigeon River is named for the birds. Flocks numbered in the billions, darkening the sky for days. Eating mostly seeds, nuts and berries, a flock could strip a farmer’s wheal or com field within hours. Historic accounts reported that the weight of passenger pigeon flocks landing could topple trees, and the ground would be covered with several inches of bird waste after they roosted. With the aid of new technology, the tele­ graph, the birds were located easily and killed by the tens of thousands every day. Utilizing the new railroad system, barrels of passenger pigeons were shipped across the country to waiting merchants and restaurants. Pigeons were baked into pies, pickled, roasted or made into soup. Farmers fed them to pigs, sold them for 10 cents a dozen, or used the birds to fertilize their fields. Later in Boston and New' York City, passenger pigeons sold for $2 a dozen. “Passenger pigeons went from unbeliev­ able populations to extinct within a period of about I(X) y ears due to overhunting and habi­ tat loss, ’ said Matt Dy kstra, program manag­ er at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. “The loss of the passenger pigeon, along with the near extinction of other North American wildlife, like the bison, helped Americans recognize that natural resources were not infinite and that controls were needed to manage them.’’ Since the demise of the passenger pigeon, the United States has seen the passage of many landmark treaties and laws to protect migratory birds and endangered wildlife, he added. For more information, visit www.cedarcreekinstitute.org or call 269-721-4190. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is located south of Hastings at 701 W. Cloverdale Road. 2.5 miles west of M-37 and 4.5 miles east of M-43. Trails arc open to the public, seven days a week from dawn to dusk. 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Subscribe nowm --------------------------- - — —’—’ ’ j ji — _________ Hastings PANNER The __ 269-945-9554 Jiastingsb ,.^^" -2.44 -1.26 -1.21 +.32 •1.40 -1.97 -4.88 -2.49 -.71 -2.93 -.84 •1.87 -99 -1.08 -2.77 -1.08 -1.23 +1.02 -4.42 -.46 -1.45 -2.16 -.75 -1.94 +.42 -.09 -483 +169M �L ..... f ft look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastlnys Banner TURNING back the PAGES Severe weather stirs talk of severe weather Whether a blizzard or ice storm, tornado or other severe weather, humans seem deter­ mined to do one thing when such events occur: talk about previous blizzards or ice storms or tornadoes. In recent weeks, the Banner has shown the human nature behind its paper pages, with a couple of Turning Back the Pages columns focused on the w-eather in past decades and centuries. Reader Willo Fuhr of Hastings last week brought in the Banner clipping below report­ ing on the storm of 1912. While trying to get additional information, J-Ad Graphics staff found photos of a 1936 storm in a 1967 news­ paper, and in 1978 newspapers, came across references to the storm of 1967. Talk about the weather. A 1978 article in the Maple Valley News. also a J-Ad Graphics publication, included photos and personal accounts of (hat storm, which began Jan. 26. The late Susan Hinckley wrote. “Nashville ground to a standstill last Thursday on the 1 Ith anniversary of the great storm of ’67. Blowing, drifting snow and hur­ ricane-force winds dumped approximately 20 inches of snow on Nashville and kept most folks homebound.” Ice storms, biting winds and heavy snow have played right into the Lake Effects exhib­ it at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing. The special exhibit opened in the fall and will continue through Aug. 24. Tuesday, museum staff issued a press release remind­ ing people of the display. In an introduction, a museum representative wrote. “Many conver­ sations about this winter’s weather eventually turn into discussions of two other large snow­ storms in recent memory —• one in 1967 and one in 1978.” Talk about the weather ... The storm of 1912 The above is a view of State Street after the shovelers had removed (he drifts from the sidewalks. There is no one yet who has ven­ tured to say that he can remember a severer storm. The residents had an excellent oppor­ tunity to see how slow life must have been Brisk is better when walking by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters One of the things my mutt from the pound and I like to do together is go on long walks. Sometimes on weekends, Busier Brown and I stroll at the bottom of the Snake River Canyon where dogs can be off-leash (as Mother Nature intended). We like to do a six-mile walk in the canyon — me shuffling along in a straight line, Buster ranging over a wider area of ground, sniff­ ing for wildlife. Closer to home, is a sixmile loop around town we enjoy. I think I can speak for both of us when I say that we simply feel better about the world after we’ve completed a long walk. While I do walk what many Americans would consider significant distances, I am not fast. I think 1 average about 3 miles per hour. Recently published research suggests that if I want to do my health the most good, I should check with my medical provider and then work on picking up my pace. .. H • The idea about speedier walking comes from work done on the National Walkers’ Health Study, a database that records the walking patterns maintained by thousands of Americans who like to walk for exercise. People in the study were recruited starting . 1998 They gave researchers detailed information about their walking habits and their health histories. Medical authorities recommend we do at some moderate-intensity exera.se for ^ minutes each day. five days a week For bikers that translates to walking at about 1m?le-oer-hour pace. In other words. a t^Bro»n and I don’t make the grade. wT walk, all right, but not fast enough to W e of the health benefits of exercise. geu. ^Ht possible that the long distances ^"’‘makes^P for reiatively leisurely Pace! . .ntislician named Paul T. K Enter a suit u (Bt.rke|cy Williams Of tth0 has worked Rational <-• * .^bout 39.000 middlethniugh 'he dau «Walkere'Hejhh age walu . analysis was recently published Study- H'^aI pL,S One and summarized in 'r^Ne^<‘rk 7r,"" IO all of us. even the AlnW1 2,000 people out of the total of 39,000 in the database have died since 1998. Williams’ work — alas for me — shows that the deaths were disproportionately drawn from the ranks of those who stroll slowly rather than those who stride quickly along. Perhaps worst of all for the likes of me, the death rate among the slow walkers was high even if the distances trekked were long. In other words, it really seems to mat­ ter that some walkers move at a brisk pace, and do so for at least 30 minutes per day. “Our results do suggest that there is sig­ nificant health benefit to pursuing a faster pace,” Williams said lo The New York Times. One factor that Williams’ work doesn’t fully control for is that the leisurely walkers may have been slow because they had a health condition that limited what they could do — and potentially also limited their longevity. Thai’s tnie. But that same idea, according to Williams, leads to one practical result of his work: If you clock your natural walking speed, you may be able to get a basic sense of your overall health. The bottom line appears to be that brisk walking is better than a slower stroll, even if us slow-pokes walk for long distances. But as I understand it, anything is better than nothing when it comes to walking, and many Americans don’t walk or otherwise exercise hardly at all. I’m a geologist, not a medical doctor, but I think that if you exer­ cise every day, as I come close to doing, it’s important to have enjoyment in what you do. Walking with a friend and my dog on the weekend is a pleasure, and long walks are great pleasures. Still, more vigorous walking than what some of us naturally do could be more helpful to our health. I have lo talk the matter over with Buster Brown, but perhaps we can iry to pick up the pace when we go out together for our weekend jaunts. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a gtoloRist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the Colley of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. here before them wcre nJ)'|27v'cc and daily papers, for > reestablisi^j’fnr 36 hours. Service Xe Friday CVeX,Ol! ,he Michigan Central <“ , ( n ng when a passenger train *;day after­ noon the ChicagoSaginaw freight, which * d thc h south of Milo, was liberated. “mpany train over the road |hij. Until Wednesday ’ . none of the rural carriers were heir entire routes. In die south''he county, the roads and the fr*^^ *ere com­ pletely hidden, in h Hick^8’ II ,ook days of sb°vc,in^ of |he Corners. By Saturday. mother stn * ,nadc passable, but Sunday .form came and filled the cuts, so th® f the work had to be done ago*®- ,n. and . "Stanccs- roads have been abandoned cams across fields. Travel*M] sic ghs Was almost abandoned. of horses falling and brok<^ heav/drifu h^C bccn numerous. Owing‘J > CK&sga‘n fl,,ing the cuts below M ,0’ d Passenger train was greatly deW? ^aching Hastings Monday morningrain was run over the road that dayThe storm has been < grcat detriment to business all over the county, on|y lhosc eling who found d ,rn^ , Had it not been for ’fact that it was pos­ sible to use the telephone, the residents would have been entirely ts° ate . Never before were the ladies at the local switchboard kept so busy. They did their best to give satisfacto­ ry service, but often the calls came so fast that it was impossible to keep up with them promptly. The switchboard operators worked as fast as they could, and frequently they were six or seven calls behind. If ever the use of the telephone was appreciated by the public, it was last week while we were snowbound. photo feature The Feb. 2, 1967. Sun and News, a Middleville and Caledonia publication now owned by J-Ad Graphics, was full of photos showing piles of snow, cars buried in snow, and people getting around on foot, snowmo­ biles, tractors and even horseback. Headlines read, “LOCAL AREA DIGS OUT OF SNOW,” Worst Storm in Years Buries W. Michigan,” and “A storm to remember...” A week later, the Feb. 9 Sun and News had a photo of a pickup truck traveling a long a narrow path bordered by banks of snow*, head­ lined "Remember the Storm of ’36?’The cap­ tion read. Mrs. Fred Buckingham brought this photo to the Sun and News office this week lo prove that the blizzard of 1936 was a real blingcr! Fred, who has worked over 30 years for the Barry County Road Commission had taken the photo.” The following week was another photo of another vehicle amid high snowbanks. The caption read, “More pictures of that snow storm of 1930 brought to the Sun and News office. This one show-s Lloyd Sensiba standing on a high snowbank on Whitneyville Road just south of Bernard Wiercnga’s farm home. The car shown belonged to Lloyd and was purchased from Jim Rugg.” In her Feb. 9 neighborhood column, Lois Bremer, grandmother of current J-Ad sports editor Brett Bremer, wrote “I almost might just as w'ell have left the phone on the hook again this week — because so many of you informed me that it w as co-o-ld. This is new s? But isn’t it pretty? When else can you have every weed and blade of grass sparkle like crystal in the sunshine? Talk about the weather. Snow Days This week Jessica Miller from the Archives of Michigan released a sampling of the Snow Days displays, which is part of the Lake Effects exhibit at the Michigan Historical Museum. She wrote: The winter of 2013-14 is turning out to be quite an adventure here in Michigan, with a A M After a snowstorm rocked the area in 1967 and the Sun and Nows out of Middleville printed several photos of the event, readers continued to bring in photos from the last great snow event — the Storm of *36. This photo, captioned simply “Snow storm of 1912," was reprinted in the 1987 A Look Back publication on Hastings' history. The photo was first published in a 1912 Banner. December ice storm, January snow storms, and frigid temperatures over the past few weeks. Many conversations about this win­ ter’s weather eventually turned into discus­ sions of two other large snowstorms in recent memory — one in 1967 and one in 1978. January 1967 The 1967 blizzard fell Jan. 26 and 27. and dumped 24 inches of snow on Lansing. Lansing State Journal articles from the days after the storm tell stories of stranded bus pas­ sengers, a mother who picked her children up on horseback, and neighbors who built a human-sized Snoopy snow sculpture. Rachel Clark, an education specialist at the Michigan Historical Center, remembers growing up and hearing stories about the time her father got a ride lo work from the National Guard because he had to abandon his car dur­ ing the storm. He was a reporter for the WJIM television station in 1967, and the station needed him to read the news and help keep Lansing residents informed about the storm. January 1978 Jan. 26 and 27, 1978, snowstorms with 50to 70-milc-per-hour winds pummelcd much of Michigan. Snowfall totals ranged from 18 inches in Lansing to an incredible 51 inches in Traverse City. More than 100,000 cars were abandoned on roads and highways, and travel was impossible for days. Gov. William G. Milliken declared a stale of emergency Jan. 26 and activated the National Guard to assist with the cleanup The governor also requested financial assistance from the feder­ al government and estimated damage totals to be more than S25 million, not including lost productivity from workers who were unable lo gel to their jobs. The Feb. 1, 1978, Maple Valley News reported, “The big snowfall of 1978 will be remembered for many years to come when today’s children will someday tell their grand­ children all about it. But few people will recall the storm of ‘78 as well as the Village of Nashville street clearing crew. Nashville village employees started clear­ ing roads at midnight Wednesday and contin­ ued plowing 24 hours a day until Saturday at 7 p.m. They worked two 12-hour shifts throughout the blizzard.” In that same issue of the Maple Valley News, Susan Hinckley wrote. “Many folks walked to the grocery store pulling sleds. Don Joseph, owner of Carl’s Market, was able to make it into town early Thursday morning in a four-wheel drive vehicle from his Thomapple Lake home to open the store. He remained at the store throughout the night to serve the DPW crew and the fire department, and re-open the store Friday. “The fire department delivered supplies to stranded rural families and transported nurs­ ing personnel to work at the medical facility IThomapple Manor] near Hastings ... “ Nashville Chief of Police Kendal Wilcox gave rides to people to and from the grocery stores when he spotted them lugging the bags of groceries on foot...” Susan Hinckley concluded. “Despite many difficulties, it was a time when the loving kindness of friends and neighbors in our com­ munity helping one another brightened the day ...” Talk about the weather. INCOME TAX TIME IS HERE AGAIN! Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma Time to visit...... | MILLIE K. A. 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Mi 4905g or io: coleinanagencyCraco|em |h!|s|. pnm �PagelO-Thu^p Hastings Banner ■ Teresa Heid^'are^fm^iPh/^?9^'1'2605 for JanuarY joined by Interim principal Central Elementary School’s Young Grtizens for January are (from left) Phillip Richardson, Dylan Jones and Alnsley Reser, with teacher Jill Smith. Zimmerman. ’ 6 Ka 6 Haywood- Jack Horton, Harleigh Willson and Kylie Chloe Exchange Club announces January Young Citizens •••«»• rm momm P”.< Olivia Oger (left) and William Jensen are Northeastern’s Young Citizens for January. They are joined by teacher Beth Stevens. Consumers Energy’s new meters headed to Barry County Named Young Citizens for January at Star Elementary School are Gavin Patton (left) and Kaylee Evans, joined here by teacher Julie Carlson. Rylee Honsowitz (left) and Zaida Smith, pictured here with Mary Breckon, are the Young Citizens for January at Southeastern Elementary School. Consumers Energy has upgraded meter technology for residential customers and small businesses from electromechanical meters (left) to digital meters (middle) over the past 10 years, as the older meters have required replacement. Smart meters (right) have upgraded functions and will be installed across the state through 2019. Consumers Energy is updating 1.8 million electric meters as part of the company's statewide Smart Energy TM Program. Approximately 10,000 Grand Rapids-area residents and small business owners already have had their meters upgraded to those with the communicating technology to enable cus­ tomer access to detailed energy use informa;on Beginning early next year, the company will be moving diem to customers m Bany Coan important program with tremcn* benefits for all of our customers." said Jous program Communications Sn,afL Dennis McKee, who visited Barry Directo wcejc, “About 170, 000 meters CoUnt>Jen upgraded so far in Oceana, have Dec 0UaWfl and northcm Allegan Muskeg0m with WOrk we began in c0Un County last fall.” gent County “The new smart meters contain a communication chip that sends daily energy use data in a text-type message through the cellular telephone network to Consumers Energy, virtually eliminating the need for physical meter reads and enhancing billing accuracy through avoiding the need for estimated bills. Customers already with smart meters can monitor their daily energy use online.” Smart Energy Program Communications Director Dennis McKee . conUln a cominlI. Ti* that sends daily energy use data flication £7*P fncssagc through the cellular in a y\work to Consumers Energy, vir,leph°ne n nine the need for physical meter _iiy dimingmS bi||ing accUracy through ^estimated bills. voiding ' Lady with smart meters can rustonters “'^/energy use online. Future Smart meters in the future will also noti­ fy Consumers Energy of power outages, an improvement to the current system that relies on phone call notincations." McKee told Barry County commissioners al their Feb. 4 meeting “But we want all customers to con­ tinue calling 1*800-477-5050 to report out­ ages until more meters arc installed and thc new outage management system becomes functional. energy 1 "We're pleased (o offer enhanced customer service with smart meters as tools to provide information that can help customers use less energy and save money This program givcs us thc opportunity t0 reintroduce ourselves to our customers and provide enemy d>3’works smarter. Customer can find mo« mfonna; on online “ www.consumerscnergy com/smad«"erg> or call us at 1-888-862.1190.. Customers are fovorably «>.">' communication and he ..inns associat- McKee. As a result, Consumers h seen positive life ’in satisfaction surveys done in areas wS havC been installed. hrc nc* ’ Along with thc electric - ..ncrades, the 600,000 Consumers F meicr p cf$ across the state who receive gas service from theelecin u have com­ munication modules n£?y "'‘die^r 1““^! gas meters. Tire- „ P fiCcd °n des wl11 enable gas meters to c0^c,er. “Kdlh «nc meters and avoidtf’U”'ho -‘tnd °U* meter readers. lhc need 10 . Consumers Energy M L. . util* “y.«the pnncipaHy^;ch»gan^c (NYSE: CMS) n b ,d,aryot C‘S and electricity to 6.6’n?X‘d‘n8 nat^ \Q mil- hon residents in all 6g? of ci­ ties. Cower Pcm«1SlJ St Rose sixth graders Noah Short and Jamison Lesick. named their school's Young Citizens for the month of January, are joined by teacher Amy Murphy. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 6, 20M " OF MICHIGAN MORTGAGE°SAtTDerF??ECL°SURE SALE the conditions o‘ a au 1 havin9 made in MIKOLAJC2YK and AD0^°<!rn,“<Le N0RRIS L Wilo. by Ourabio 2i?D0,.E.S- M'KOIAJCZYK. his MIKOLAJCZYK Z A,tOfn°y °f NORRIS L. attorney m nr‘dAnnI?CT°BER 181 2003-h,s 3900 STRICKWnS «6T9n3r’th'^TGA°E CENTER ^uci HIQHWAY. SOUTHdatod AUGUST 10, 1NSTRUMPNt%T °n AUGUST 19, 2004. in Rwlste TdLh?’. 1,32706 in th0 of,tco lhe Deeds for Barry County, and State of duo the su,mVhrCris/!°r,9a9° lhere is c,airned ,0 THOU^ANn E HUNDRED TWENTY TWO 80/?mthN<? /?,Xn^UNDnED N,NETY nine AND FIELD 2004 dJ 22,699 60) DOLLARS Including Uemnv? (3’25 Percent per annum along with nS?? H CS and cos:s as Prov:<fed for in said mortg go, and no su.t or proceedings at law or in equity 2^',n9 b®cr> 'nst.tutcd to recover the moneys notice JrOdrn°rttia3° °r any Part thoreof; O ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained In said Mortgage, and the statute in such caso made, and provided, notice is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of die Mortgaged prem.ses, or some other part o. them, at the Barry County Circuit Court. Crty ?. ABA,in9S* County, and State of Michigan on MARCH 13. 2014. AT 1.00 P.M. in the afternoon, to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, tho premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount so as aforesaid due on said Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorney fee, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect their Interest in the premises, which said premises is described as: CITY OF BATTLE CREEK, COUN­ TY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to wit: LOTS 1 AND 2 SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES. ALSO BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 1 SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES; THENCE SOUTH TO A POINT 330 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1 i A OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 35; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH 1 /A LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 252.08 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2; THENCE WEST TO POINT OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3900 STRICKLAND, BATTLE CREEK, Ml 49017 The redemption period shall bo six (6) months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be th rty (30) days from the dale of such sale. KEW^cTbOtLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER ST. CLAIR SHORES. Ml 48080 (586) 777-0770 DATED: 2-6­ 14 (02-06)(03-06) (02-06)(03-06) 77W£25 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to thc return of the bld amount ten­ dered nt sate, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kern, as a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to FirstNLC Financial Services, LLC. Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2004, and recorded on June 1. 2004 In instrument 1128516. and assigned by said Mortgagee to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A . AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORT­ GAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-HE2 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tnu sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Threo Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three and 62/100 Dolters ($233,353 62). Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged promises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on March 6, 2014. Said premises are s-tuated in Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are dosenbed as: Commencing at the West 1/4 Post of Section 17, Tov/n 1 North. Range 9 West; thence East along the Fast and West 1/4 line of said Section a distance of 412 5 Feet to the Place of Beginning; thence continuina East along said East and West 1/4 line, 99 Feet- thence North parallel w.th the Wost line of nd Section 17, a distance of 330 Feet; thence pa‘r. oaralle! with the said East and West 1/4 line Feet- thence North parallel with said Section inn 275 Feet; thence Wost parallel w.th said East i West 1M lin0 4e2 Foet: ,honco Norttl parallel Iiid West Section line 715 Feet, more or loss, ?7‘ hn North line of the Southwest 1/4 of lhe 1/4 of said Section 17; thence West N. North brio 260 5 Feet to lhe West line of a °d Section 17: thenco South along said Wesl 53 . n line 792 Feet, more or less, to a point which ScCM°nrtn 628 Poet from said Wost 1/4 post of said l;es no lhonc0 East parallel w.th said East and Section . ’ 4|2 5 Feet: thence South parallel with Wesf Scct:on |(nc 528 Feel to The Place of 5a;d v»e» gybjoct lo Easement over tho South Feet for parallel highway purposes. 33 00 odernct’on period shall bo 6 months from U nf such sole, unless determined abanUte da’c ',-ofdar.cc- with MCLA 600.3241a. in doneri «n « ademption period shall be 30 days whioU 1 such saie from the o« JS ^jd at foreclosure sate under If tno pfOf u,r Revised Judicature Act ol 1961, Chapwr 3^ too 3278 the borrower will tw hold pursuant p,,r50n Who buys tho property at respond ‘ foreC|0-,uro sate of lo the mortgage thedamaging tho properly during the l’olde' nn ' ■ssJSss-- Case No. 13-696-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgement of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant lo the terms of an Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry, State of Michigan signed and filed on December 5, 2013. in tho case of Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Plaintiff v Michele D. Schaffer, Defendant, Case No. 13-696Ch, wherein, among other things, tho Court allowed tho foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Michele D. Schaffer (Mortgagor) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated November 16, 2001 and recorded January 11, 2002 at Instrument No. 1072905, Barry County Records, against tho Mortgagor. Pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described below shall bo sold at a public auction by or under the direction of Clerk/Sheriff for the County of Barry to tho highest bidder at tho main entrance to tho Barry County Building. 220 W. Stale Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Thursday, March 13. 2014 at 1:00 p.m.. local time. Tho Mortgaged Premises are legally dosenbed as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, T3N. R7W, Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence East 50 rods; thence South 32 rods; thence West 50 rods; thence North 32 rods to the place of beginning. The Mortgaged Premises, the address of which is 3811 Devine Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073, also Include all right, title and Interests hold by Michele D. Schaffer as of November 16,2001 in tho Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the date of sale. Date: January 23. 2014 BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street. P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 77584707 (231)627-8000 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE - Dofaull has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Donald E. Cheney and Lili S. Cheney, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s). to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 13. 2008, and recorded on March 6, 2006 in Instrument 1160944, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSallo Bank Midwest, N.A. as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Two and 02/100 Dollars ($94,762.02). Under tho power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 27, 2014. Said premises aro situated In Township of Baltimore. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Commencing at tho East 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 8 Wesl. Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan; thenco North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West along tho East-West 1/4 line of said Section 33,1745.03 feet to the centerline of highway M-37; thence North 18 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East along said centerline. 409.23 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing along said centerline North 18 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East 266.96 feet; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds East 490.27 feet; Ihonco South 16 degrees 08 min­ utes 54 seconds West 235.27 feet; thence South 55 degrees 09 minutes 13 seconds East 94.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds East 46.83 feet; thence South 00 degrees 08 min­ utes 56 seconds East 176.88 feet; lhenco North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West 80.13 feet; thence North 72 degrees 29 minutes 53 seconds West 196.79 feet; thence North 64 degrees 49 min­ utes 00 seconds West 345.22 feet; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West 52.46 feet to tno place of beginning. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which caso lhe redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dale of such sale. ’’ is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Ad of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 lhe borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys lhe property at ’ a mort9a9® foreclosure sate or to the mortgage w Am /°r dam£!9ln9 ,h° property during tho redemption period. Dated: January 30, 2014 For more information, ptease callFC X (248) 693-1302 ’ Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 483'14 Filo #436418F01 ^34-5422 (01-30)(02-20) TfOtt ft Trcefvicor Ano''i"y,s .u-'n hk,y s,“ 200 3,440 W'1 MCI' oan 48334-5422 KfM97»',F0Z STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY • NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENTS ESTATE FILE NO. 13026535-DE h. Estate of GERALD D. DOBIE. Date O’ ’ 06/22/1935. TO ALL CREDITORS: , nPA. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, ucn ALD D. DOBIE, d’Od 08/16/2013. Creditors ol the decedent aro notified Ina claims against the estate will be forever ba unless presented to MARCELLA J. DOBIE. P0^. al representative, or to both tho probate coun 206 W. COURT STREET. HASTINGS and the per­ sonal representative within 4 mohths after the da of publication of this notice. Data: 10/29/2013 TIMOTHY L. TROMP P41571 501 W. STATE STREET HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 (269) 948-9400 MARCELLA J. DOBIE 1012 OTTLAND SHORES DRIVE LAKE ODESSA. MICHIGAN 48849 775M!»2 (616)374-8595 77584875 77544 «l» CASE NO- 14*37'CH Court Address: Cou^aS°* 220 W. SlalQ Hastings, Michigan J. 945-1285 Court Telephone: 4885 S. M-66 NASHVILLE. PLAINTIFF’S ATTORN 7074 KATRINA J. DEBOSS, r 4433 BYRON CENTER Sg51g WYOMING. MICHIGAN (616) 531-7722 feNE%FGUNDABERKAAS pENN0Ck OF GUNDA BERKAASPENN0CK quid title. You must „ »' take other action ponninet1 W address above on or o ■ 2014. if yOU fort to do so. 0 de,ai S'eS 'S'10 enlored against you for tho ro^f demanded in tho complaint filed in this case. .. bQ . A copy of this order shall be'Pushed onco each week in Hastings ° consecutive weeks, and proof of pubbe filed in this “Aapy ot this order sMllbosent to ESTATE OF GUNDA BERKAAS PENN°?N at the last-known address by registered mad. m rece,pl re,uos|. ed. before the affidavit of maJ-ng shall bo filed wilh this court. Date: 1/16/14 Judge Amy McDowell STEPHEN L. LANGELAND. P.C. A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION O0™NED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PL^SE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY­ ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Dawd Miller and Denna L. Miller to Omni Family Credit Union, nka Omni Community Credit Union dated June 20, 2003 and recorded on July 1, 2003 al Document No. 1107490 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been insti­ tuted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to bo duo on the debt is $41,764.50. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on March 6,2014 at 10:00 a.m„ local time, at lhe East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. The property will be sold to pay tho amount then duo on the Mortgage, together with interest at 5 % per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The land la located h tho County of Barry, State of Michigan and l»tescrlbed as: LAND SITUATED IN- THE . TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN, COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. PARCEL OF LAND IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 32. DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 01’50* WEST 683.24 FEET FROM THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE CONTINU­ ING NORTH 89 DEGREES 01'50’ WEST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 453.75 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35’25* WEST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 272.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 01’50* EAST. 453.75 FEET TO SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 35’25* EAST ALONG SAID LINE 272.25 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SECTION 32 TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 01’50’ WEST 683.24 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 32 TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35’14’ WEST 272.25 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35’14’ WEST 324.72 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 36’20* WEST 660 93 FEET ALONG CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PROPERTY LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 01*50 EAST 579.17 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SE(Sn 3 “TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 01*50’ WEST 683.24 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE of SECTION 32. TO THE EAST LINE OF the west 1/2 of the northeast 1/4 of the SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35'14" WEST 951.88 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING- THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35’14* WEST 365 69 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 18*05* WEST 674 40 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SECTION 32- THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12X)r EAST 749 75 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES Se^O’ EAST 775.29 FEET ALONG CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PROPERTY LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETH­ ER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS ACROSS CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY LAND ADJOINING THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF DESCRIBED PARCEL. TAX ROLL NUMBER: 08-09-032-006-10 Which has the address of: 310 Sheffield Rd., Battle Creek. Ml 49017-8203 During tho one year immediately following tho salo tho property may bo redeemed. unless deter­ mined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), In which case tho redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. °mni Community Credit Union Dated: January 30. 2014 By. Stephen L Langeland (P325B3) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Stephen L. Langeland r.u Attorney at Lav/ 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 269/382-3703 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 1402659B-DE Estate of MAXINE R. O’MEARA, deceased. Date of birth- 11/13/1922. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Thc decedent, MAX­ INE R. O’MEARA, died 11/28/2013. Cred tors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever ban-fid unless presented to MICHAEL ROBERT O’MEARA, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 205 WEST COURT STREET, SUITE 302, HASTINGS and tho personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dale: OZ'03/2014 DANIELLE STREED P45668 480 W LOVELL KALAMAZOO. Ml 49007 (269) 276-0055 MICHAEL ROBERT O’MEARA 8647 WEST PINE LAKE ROAD DELTON, Ml 49046 (269) 623-2590 77SWJO4 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent J. Silver and Susan C. Silver, Husband and Wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated March 3. 2006, and recorded on March 15, 2006 in instrument 1161305, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Forty-One and 06/100 Dollars ($115,541.06). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Bany County, at 1:00 PM. on February 27. 2014. Said premises aro situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84 of Hastings Heights, and all that portion of a vacated perimeter alley within said plat immediately adjacent to and East of said North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3. Page 41, Barry County records. • The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. II tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1981, pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 tho borrower wilt be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 30. 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425024F02 77584850 (01-30)(02-20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sole may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions ol a mortgage made by Craig A. Keeler and Bonnie K. Keeler, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 22, 2004, and recorded on September 2, 2004 in instrument 1133383, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Forty Thousand Three Hundred Eight and 39/100 Dollars ($240,308.39). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at tho placo of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 20, 2014. Said promises are situated in City of Dolton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point North 19 degrees 17 minutes West, 93.65 feet from tho Northeast comer of Lot 1 of Leinaar Plat as recorded in Libor 4, Page 39 of Plats for tho Counly of Barry; thenco South 55 degrees 58 minutes West along the North Boundary of Lagoon 312.00 feet; thenco South 42 degrees 33 minutes Wost along the North Boundary of Lagoon 113.60 feet; thenco Northwesterly to tho point where the Creek from Little Cedar Lake jams Big Cedar Lake; thenco tollowina tho course of said Creek Upstream to a pomt which is 80 rods south of the North tine of said Section 35; thence East to a pomt due North of the olaco of beginning: thenco South to lhe Place of beginmng also convoying tho land which lies betUcntao traverse Imo and lhe North Boundary 0,™VXm"ption period shall be 6 months from thn nf such sale, unless determined abanXd ?n nc^da^ce wdh MCLA 600.3241a in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days fr°!nlw piopert?^^ at foreclosure sale under rhifltar 32 I the Rovisad Judicature Act ot 1961, »hr u fnt to MCL 600.3278 the boirowor will be held pursuant to M ° vh0 buys th0 property at ’2S^n^ u.eSo sate or to the mortgage told™ lor damaging «w property dunng Iho redemption period Dated: January 23. 201^ . For more information, pleas* ca.l FC J (248) 593-l3ff Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern «"*„SleaS.5422 Farmington Hills. M<ch<g File #41548?F02 • 77584683 * Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BUOGWORKSHOP January 29, 2014 . Meeting calted to order at 7.05 A'l bear .;fn- bora present d to Approved motion to submit mvo»co insurance company in tae amount of $3,55 • Approved motion to pay for tree ser\CS.ur*i Oakhiil Cemetery from the genera! fund and • ■ check to insurance company . Board review line items for 2014/2015 fof Board discussed items ner.»ded in contra township maintenance. Discussed need for full t>rno dumpster at O ' 1 •' Cemetery with all trash barrels removed. Approved mot*on to adjourn. Meeting adjourn al 9:18. Submitted by Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by tt.. Thomas Rook. Supervisoi , Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by William Faye Lux, Sr. and Carol Lux, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nom nee lor Village Capital and Investment, LLC its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 12. 2011, and record­ ed on November 21. 2011 in instrument 201111210010880, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Village Capital & Investment LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof me sum of Ninety-One Thousand Thirty-Three and 99/100 Dollars (S91.033.99). Under the power of sale contained n sa-d mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 13. 2014. Said premises aro situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Ridgewood Hills, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 86 of Barry County Records. Affidavit of Affixture recorded in instrument num­ ber 1160475 and further evidenced by instrument number 201111210010881 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revved Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower wilt be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage holder tor-damaging the property during the jedemphoiPpenocfet*. .---- v, ,-v Dated: January 16, 20’1'4 * For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File #433270F01 (01-16)(02-06) 77M4531 blQHGE_QEMORTG AGE. SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Purchase Money Mortgage made by COREY A. ENGLE, a married man. to HOME­ STEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated October 2. 2009. and recorded in tho office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on October 9. 2009, in record 200910090010025 ot Mortgages, on which Purchase Money Mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the data o! tms notice, for principal and interest, tho sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand Throe Hundred Seven and 62/10C ($107,307.62) Dollars, dnd no proceedings having been instituted to recover m the debt now remaining secured by said Purchase Money Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby tho power of sale contained in said Purchase Money Mortgage has become oper­ ative; NOW. THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GlVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Purchase Money Mortgage and in pur­ suance of tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, the said Purchase Money Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho premises therein described or so much thereof as may bo necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at tho Barry County Courthouse, east door, 220 West State Street, in lhe City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being tho place of holding tho Circuit Court in and for said County, on February 27. 2014, at 1:00 o’clock Eastern Standard Time in tho after­ noon of said day. and said premises will bo sold to pay tho amount so as aforesaid then duo on said Purchase Money Mortgage, together with 5% inter­ est. legal costs, attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Purchase Money Mortgage does pay on or prior to the date of said salei wh ch said premises aro described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 7 West: thence North 00’41’49’ East along tho East hne of sa'd section 1104.14 feel to tho placo of beginning; thence North 88"39’35" West 280.00 feet; thenco South 00’41’49’ West, parallel with the East section line, 220.00 feet: thence South 88’39’35" East 273 00 feet to the center line of West Lake Road, thence 86.44 feet along the arc ol a curve to tho loft whoso radius measures 954.95 feet whose ctvord bears North 5'20’35’ East 88 41 feet, thence North 00’41*49" East along the East line ot so d Set t on 133 79 feet to the place ol begtnnng Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan. Parcel No 08-01 019-010-40. The redemption period shall bo six (6) months from lhe date of such sale, unless (hilernNwrl abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shar! be li .jty (30) days from tho data of such sate Pursuant to lhe Fan Debt Collection Fractal • Act. you are hereby advised that th-s notico attempting to collect a debt, and that any inform •< lion obtained will be used against you II you depute this indebtednoss within th rty (30) days of your receipt ol this notice', you v. .111> « pro­ vided with verification of thc amount ov. r .y Dated. January 10. 2014 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK. GARRISON & MOORE. P.L.L C By. Mark W. Garrison (P24068) Attorneys tor Mortgagee Business address: 403 South Superior Street Albion. Michigan 49224-2135 7r,-.< �g hursdny'rcbnjary 6. I>014 - Thp Hdsbngft B;»nnor Adams sentenced for trying to hire hit mad by Julie Makarcwicz Slqff Writer Carlton Vur Adams will spend 36 to 90 months m prison after being found guilty by a jury of solicitation for assault with intent to do great bodtly harm to a Bam Counlv cor­ rections officer. ’ ’ He will spend another 30 to 60 months in jad for probation stolaiion. Ibc sentences wilt be served consecutively. Adams was sentenced Friday when Ionia County Judge David Hoort heard the case and imposed the sentence in Barry County Circuit Court. Hoort took over thc case after Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell's name also came up in thc course of lhe inves­ tigation. During the sentencing, Adams told thc court he was xpeechle^. happened. “J cannot believe any of 0 U’dams. I m old and dumb, so-here: rm* He apologized lor thc tn •‘I was a fool,*' said Adams. He told the judge he ajs „„bc. tirn himself and said the whole t l i'^ '“'wn, originally got in 20,0. when be « topo^b onto a cross street on M-. ' jcremv oncoming motorcycle driven ;njuries Easterbrook. Easterbrook died from injuries suffered in that accident. a Adams was found guilty <>' *“*■» * motor vehicle while has ing ■' cot stance in his body. He was sentenced to 12 months in jail. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Estate Sale Help Wanted I-or Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. BE ENERGY INDEPEND­ DRIVERS- LOCAL & re­ ENT with an OUTDOOR gional! Wyoming, MI Termi­ WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Heat all your buildings. 25 year warranty available. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers. 61b-877-4081. hi \femoriom IN MEMORY OF nal. Company paid health insurance for FT jobs. Re­ quired: CDL-A, 2I+, lyr or 50k miles in last 5yrs in likekind equipment, hazm.it/tanker endorse­ ment. 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However, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Getting a TAX REFUND? . Ahcr king released and while on proba, lion. a ftarr> Co ‘ Corrcctions officer s4W Adams drinkin., alcohol •«» a b'»r. The offICCr turned Adams ln. and hv arrested again pro ation vio|aljo0. .Adams i|K.n allegedly became upset with the eorrccii0nH officer and allegedly verbally abused her often while she worked nt the jai|. uunng th;u tin)e anolher inmate informed Harry- County officials that Adams tried t() solicit him to ,,hs dcallv assault the correcHons officer outside of the jail A jury in October convicted Adams of the 1*96 shooter found guilty of terrorism and assault by Mike Householder and Ed White Associated Press A man who said he opened fire on motorists along a busy Southeast Michigan highway because he believed they were part of a government conspiracy against him was convicted last week of terrorism, assault and other charges. A jury deliberated over parts ot two days before reaching a verdict against Raulie Casteel, 44, of Wixom. He faces up to life in prison when he returns to court March 3. Casteel told jurors in Livingston County court that he was filled with fear and anxiety while in traffic, most likely from undiag­ nosed delusional and paranoid thinking. But thc jury agreed with prosecutors who argued that his actions in the October 2012 shootings were deliberate and premeditated. One of his bullets injured Scott Arnold, a 46-year-old Delton man. who was on his way to watch the Detroit Tigers in thc World Series. Arnold was the only person injured in the random shootings. “I’m just happy that everybody can be safe now ... Imagine being shot at. It’s not fun,” one of the victims, Jennifer Kupiec, later told reporters. Tlie jury' was asked to consider an attempt­ ed-murder chargeh the shooting at Kupiec’s car, but Casteel instad was convicted of the lesser charge of.arnuk with a dangerous weapon. He didn’t contest five gun charges. Police said they matched Casteel's gun to bullet fragments recovered from victims’ vehicles. On the witness stand Monday. Casteel admitted that he fired at cars along the Interstate 96 corridor, but that he “absolute­ ly” did not intend to hurt or terrorize any of the drivers. “I saw a long line of traffic, felt fear and anxiety and shot." Casteel testified, describ­ ing one of the shexitings The shootings took place in four counties, forced schoolchildren inside during recess and had the area on edge for weeks. “1 can’t testify to the number, but I did fire at cars, yes," said Casteel, who added that he kept a handgun on the floorboard near his right leg. In one instance, Casteel testified that Kupiec. who had been tailgating him on 1-96 then passed his car on the right, agitated him to the point that he picked up the gun, rolled down the passenger side window and fired at her car. Under cross-examination by Assistant Attorney General Gregory' Townsend, Casteel said he never thought about thc ram­ ifications of thc shootings, only that he want­ ed “to send a message to back oft." He was the only witness called by defense lawyers. Casteel’s sister sobbed loudly in the court­ room as the verdict was read. Hst year. Casteel pleaded no contest but mentally ill to assault and firearms charges in Oakland County in connection to related shootings that took place there. He faces up to 12 years in prison Tuesday in that case. A no-contest plea isn’t an admission of guilt but is treated as such for sentencing purposes. Tlie mental illness allows him to get treat­ ment in prison. D*G-IT, INC IS HIRING! “Specializing In directional drilling" www.dig.it.inc.c0m Hiring for General Labor Dir^innal Drill Operators & Direction^ ftSors- Must have a CDL and Clean Driver’s License Email resume to iOhnorh^et^_o'®di9-it-inc.com or rax to. 269-945.3nR4 . j 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Phono 269-623-2775 .gowutoparts.com •’ •«11» __________ ==BARRY COUNTY====-lHrilr Area TEA PARTY MEETING Call any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 7:00 pm • Tuesday, Feb. 11,2014 Speaker: Norman Kammeraad o Part-time Legislature for Michigan I Middle Villa Inn 4611 Norm M-37, Middleville »Gary L. Munson • 269 623-8464 r pi pi ......................................................... , 11 269-945-9554 or 1-80Q.870-7085 solicitation charge Barry County assistant prosecuting attor­ ney Larry l-cwis asked thc judge to consider exceeding the maximum guidelines for sen­ tencing. saying thc case has been very hard on the corrections officer. She *> oft duty, sees Mr. Adams tn a bar and does thc right thing. She testified against him and then all hcck breaks lose in her life. He makes life miserable for her. This is really scary, he said. “This is never going to go away for her. She will always have that fear." On the other side, Adams’ legal counsel Jeffrey Kortes, requested minimum sentenc­ ing and time served He said more than 35 let­ ters had been sent to the court in support and witness to Adams’ character. Judge Hoort said he didn’t believe there was enough basis to exceed thc guidelines but said he would impose the maximum under the state sentencing guidelines. For the charge of solicitation. Adams will sene 36 to 90 months in prison with credit for 563 days already served. He also was ordered to pay more than $1,700 in restitution for a security system installed by thc victim, as well as other court fines and costs. For the charge ot probation violation, since thc solicitation occurred while on probation, Adams was sentenced to 30 to 60 months in prison to be served consecutive to the solici­ tation term. Adams was given credit for 620 days already served for that offense. In addition. Adams will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation after being Resident caught using silverware to steal electricity /X 29-year-old Hastings man may face charges of larceny of electricity after allegedly using two forks to bypass the elec­ tric meter. Sheriff’s deputies were called to thc home on South M-37 in Baltimore Township Jan. 23 by a Consumers Energy employee. The employee told officers he believed the electrical box had been tam­ pered with and electricity was being stolen. When he checked thc meter, he discovered it had been bypassed with two silver kitchen forks. He told police the power was shut off in June 2013 for non-payment and said he believed the owner owned about $10,000 in back bills. Thc home owner reportedly told police he did use thc forks to bypass the meter about a month after the power was shut off. When asked if he got shocked using thc forks to bypass the meter, thc man reportedly admitted he was "seeing stars" for awhile. The estimated value of electrici­ ty used by thc bypass is about $2,100. Information is being sent to the Barry’ County Prosecuting Attorney for possible charges. Man fails to fall for phone scam A Hastings area man reported a phone scam to sheriff’s deputies. The man told police Jan. 30 that he had received a call and was informed he was one of 1.000 people eligible to receive a $4,800 grant from the government. He was reportedly told that all he had to do in order to claim the grant funds vyas send $215 along with his bank account information. The Hastings man told police he informed the caller to take the $215 out of grant funds and then send him the rest of the funds. He was told that was not possible and then hung up. The man told police he received a follow-up call from someone identified as a supervisor, and, after a brief conversation, the supervisor hung up. A third call was received telling him he was eligible for a $50,000 grant based on information from anolher supervi­ sor. After a brief conversation, the phone call ended. T*he man told police each caller had an Arabic accent. Police credited lhe man with giving good answers to the callers without revealing any information and without sending money. Police said all resi­ dents should be careful any time they are asked to send money or provide banking information. Traffic accident leads to drunk­ driving arrest A 28-year-old Hastings man was arrested and booked into the Barry- County Jail on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Sheriff’s deputies arrested the man after a property damage accident on M­ 37 near Peels Road at about midnight Feb. The man reportedly rolled his Jeep Wrangler over in the roadway. Officers detected the odot of alcohol on the driver and after conducting field sobriety tests^ arrested him for operating a motor vehicle released from pnson. irI0rf^7 K ?he The sentencing came *1 uf * jve from asked for an acquittal dim jjd judge, saying the evidence in case­ reach beyond reasonable dou tj1C ira also told the judge that a J'jr/r urt reportedly sent a note to thc . ^n^? some of the jurors feared (nr tm- vjjcnce ,n and did not objectively hear t ,hc ,riaL • , r,ir and that th« Lewis said the trial was far $ again*1 jurors were well aware of the c tart. .ofors Adams. He reminded the court w ere told more than once that witn-- . fying were also inmates and t n would have to weigh their eredibiu • vC<j The judge denied that motion an on to sentencing. Charles Scott Briggs. 54, of Delton was sentenced Jan. 29 in Barry County C trout Court after pleading guilty to a charge o maintaining a drug house. He was sentence to one day in jail and given credit for one day served. He also was ordered to pay S3 J 98 tn court fines and costs. An additional charge of delivery and manufacture of marijuana was dismissed by the prosecuting attorney s office. while intoxicated. Table flies out of truck; strikes vehicle A 33-year-old Lake Odessa man’s vehicle was hit by a flying table while traveling southeast on M-37 near Upton Road. The man told police a table flew- out of the bed of a truck and struck his vehicle. The truck was traveling northwest on M-37 when the accident occurred. The truck driver stopped and secured the table after the accident, which was reported about 2:23 p.m. Jan. 18. Resident warned about blowing snow into road Sheriff’s deputies were notified Jan. 27 that someone was blowing snow into the roadway and hitting cars with the snow. The incident was reported at about 4 p.m. on Heath Road between M-37 and M-43. Officers went to thc area and talked with thc owner who said it was unintentional. Officers reminded the person that it is against the law to move snow into a road­ way. Customer gases up without paying An employee at lhe Woodland Express Mari on East Broadway in Woodland reported that someone drove off without paying for $34 in gas. The driver left head­ ing west on Broadway. The incident was reported at about 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28. Accident exposes warrants, leads to arrest Hastings Police responded to an accident in thc 500 block of Railroad Street Jan ’’9 During their investigation, officers deter, mined the at-fault driver also was wanted ot numerous outstanding warrants. Hasting. Police confirmed three watrants for th< driver and he was booked into the Barn Count) Jad. J Shoplifter doesn’t get out the door A SJ-.'ear-oM Hastings man was cited fo retail fraud alter try ini* tn |ei»„ lstorc with more than SIOO of C| nUrt '■c.'lv(l in his clothing. Hast man paid for s<X leave the store without ’X/r 7'^ <0 cealed items. He was ch2t f8 '!*' Cvn‘ and was banned from ’ d for rclatl fraud property by the store. COm,ng on,° Kmart �_ pag£ 13 Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday February 6. 2014 — Dazed by snow days •»> Constn„« C|, (ifjliction; moral enduran^^ 'vh,le undcr From parents to teacher/ r . to local governments, cX±m bus”’TS been tested with the hu t? S pnt,cncc has local climatolog,-; dLX?T’*” °f "weather patterns that wc hwen".'*" C'''S' long time.*’ havcn 1 sccn »n n hi" * s,llnning XS cuffed ha l ShapCS and afler ? T Of ,hc roads- "’s and is Piving rise to remember" f US * ’C touShcsl "inter I can remember from young and old alike. Over long term history. though, this sca­ m MH T'’ Secn befoiv- According to Mclntyre. “we’ve not had an unusual eathcr pattern, we’ve gotten an unusual amount of snow this season.” Noting that average snow volumes over a 30-ycar average in Hastings is 59 inches. McIntyre explains that. “Hastings has already rc?KCd 69? ,lnchcs as of Tuesday. Feb. 4, which is 10.8 inches above our average, with pother two months of winter season left, whal we arc dealing with now is tempera­ tures that have been below freezing.” In January, the Climatological Station, helmed by McIntyre, recorded six days with nighttime below -zero temperatures. Thc low­ est was 17-below. set on Jan. 28 this year, breaking the 89-year-old record of 6-bclow zero set in 1925. “With no warm days, the snow just keeps piling up," notes McIntyre. Factoring in ice storms and subzero tem­ peratures, power outages, human creature dis­ comfort and what has become a normal process of driving apprehensively and cau­ tiously just to go to work or school, internal fortitude seems to be lhe force that keeps res­ idents of Barry County moving forward. One county entity especially afflicted by thc challenges has been the schools which has had to make decisions that have not. in recent history, been necessary. Nearing thc last few hours of leeway in snowdays allowed by the state, school administrators must now align their focus on the effects that school closings have on their instructional format which impact all stu­ dents. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Paul Blacken is one of six area school leaders now' playing any number of snow schedule scenar­ ios. . “Wc have had 10 weather-related days so far,” says Blacken, giving a glimpse into thc anxiety all school superintendents are dealing with these days. “The slate gives you about six. so wc are w ay beyond that. How ever, thc slate usually just wants to make sure schools give 1098 hours of instruction and wc start lhe year with a cushion over and above this requirement. “When wc gel to a point of making up days, we will meet with union leadership to see if we can alter our calendar,” relates Blacken. “As far as cost, the cold has affect­ ed our heating bills adversely although our system is set on schedules for optimum effi­ ciency. If we add days, we would have some labor costs to pay transportation and parapro­ fessionals for extra days at the end of the year. We clear our own snow within our mainte­ nance department and have spent many man hours keeping our lots cleaned, which keeps them from other maintenance duties, but other than some overtime on weekends, costs have been minimal.” So far. Jumping through hoops to satisfy school curriculum mandates and dealing with the loss of instructional days, teachers are now faced with the challenges of adjusting their schedules while still satisfying grade level requirements. With two more months expected of tradi­ tionally cold winter weather, it is evident that no one can really guess what may happen. •*We lost several days at thc end of thc semester,” points out Blacken, “so instructors had to adjust when giving final assessments. And we still have the months of February and March to get through, so I am not sure what will happen. •‘We will be prepared, though, and will do what is right by our students and families and employees while wc comply with state man­ dates.” The snow has not gone unnoticed by state education administrators and Blacken con­ curs that it is one of lhe hot topics in lhe Slate Legislature, presently. •‘The legislature is talking about how to I elp the schools deal with lhe amount of days ’Jy because of weather,” suggests Blacken, ^but I ain not sure whal they wil1 come up th other than allowing districts to find ways W’get to the required 1098 hours rather than a Call anytime for 496^1285 classified ads 269-945-9554 - ------- -—------ -----------. hslp “The Legislature is talking how because schools deal with the anrl°u . wW cOme of weather but I am not surewh they." ways up with other than allowing dis nets ter(han to get to the required 1098 hours rathe fQ a certain number of days. I d^bt they * a certain number of days or u , but I hope they give us some flexibih yDelton Kellogg Superintendent PauHSIacken certain number of days. I doubt they will for­ give a certain number of days or hours, but hope they give us some flexibility. Regardless. Barry County school adminis- tailors. like paivnb. ,fj?<^ca(lfaS||*nC's,:' ai,<) local goiemmenl. ’“j''* JWinue. undeterred in moving »"<* l<x,k,"S forward i„ BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Baltimore Township Board will hold a public htarini’ oh the proposed township budget for the tbcal y(ar 2014-2015 at the Baltimore Township hall located at 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings. Ml on Tuesday. February 11,2011 at 6:30 p.m. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SI PPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF HIE HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection by calling the Township Supervisor, Bill Miller. 269 915-1113. This notice is posted in compliance with Public Act 267 of the 1976 amended MCL 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Baltimore Township board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for lhe hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indi­ viduals with disabilities at the meeting upon Ten (10) days notice to the Baltimore Township Board. NOTE: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service should contact lhe Baltimore Township Clerk by writing or calling Penelope Ypma. 6200 Henry Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Telephone 269-945-3228. Penelope Ypma Baltimore Township Clerk.___________________________ spring. .CI2.G iful^ BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP t i Wl? ‘.r.r ■irsowtei, i S@WrW5 sunshine 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings ■ a Vv OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Saxons fall to three tough OK Gold Conference foes Maple Valley's Matt Reid (top) nears a pin of Olivet's Brandon Lapoint in the third period of their I30.pound match Wednesday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions do well in win over short-handed Olivet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Zach Pixley was lhe only two Lions who had to wrestle past the first period Wednesday, and lhe only one to go six min­ utes. Pixley helped thc Maple Valley varsity wrestling team even its Kalamazoo Valley Association record at 3-3 with a 51-12 victo­ ry over visiting Olivet by topping the Eagles’ Shilo Towety 3-1 in the 152-pound bout. “Even in the losses. I thought that we bat­ tled,” said Maple Valley head coach Chris Ricketts. "That’s all I’ve ever asked from the kids. Each time you get out there, try to do your best. The two probably weakest kids who wrestled tonight battled and the rest of them wrestled intelligently I thought, espe­ cially Zach Pixley. He look the kid right out of his strength moves. "The guy is a headlock, headlock, head­ lock, headlock. He stayed away from it, and fortunately it was Zach’s night. Who knows, tomorrow may be a different story, but tonight he wrestled like a senior captain should.” Pixley got a first-period take down against Towery, then earned a quick escape in the sec­ ond period to go up 3-0. Towery picked up a point for an illegal move in the third period bj Pixley, but never was able to escape after starting the period in the bottom position. • Matt Reid was the only other Lion to wres­ tle past the first period. He eventually pinned Brandon LaPoint S minutes and 2.seconds into their match. TYavis Franks at 171 pounds and Sam Bonney at 125 earned pins for the Lions. Maple Valley also got 30 points from five voids in the Eagle line-up. and both teams forfeited at three weight classes. The Eagle winners were Jared Calkins at The Saxons' Matt Johnson (left) breaks around Wayland’s Nate Fields with the bas­ ketball during Friday’s OK Gold Conference contest at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions’Travis Franks puts Olivet’s Dylan Sinclair on his back during the first peri­ od of their 171-pound bout Wednesday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 285 pounds and Preston Schlee at 140 who both won by pin in lhe first period of their bouts. It was thc last KVA dual of thc season for the Lions before Saturday’s (Feb. 1) league tournament al Delton Kellogg. “We don’t treat that any different than any match," Ricketts said. “Every practice we try to get better at something. It’s just another day, another competition for us. 1 don’t put a whole lot of emphasis on it. Each individual has to do the best lie can every- time he hits the mat. if he does that, at lhe end of thc year he can look back aid say ‘okay.’ We try- to live today, not yesterday or tomorrow’.” The state p'RUeion was slated to start Wednesday, w ith lheLions hosting a Division 3 District Tournament that also included Lakewood, Portland and Hopkins. The Lions head to Portland Saturday (Feb. 8) for their Division 3 Individual District Tournament. Lions split two with Parchment by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thc Lions had an eventful five-day stretch. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team knocked off Parchment to cam a share of the lead in the Kalamaz.oo Valley Association Friday, won on a half-court buzzer-beater by senior Micah Bromley against Stockbridge Monday, then saw Parchment lake the KVA lead away from lhe Lions Tuesday. Parchment dropped lhe Lions to 7-3 in lhe league, with a 50-45 win al Maple Valley High Schoo! Tuesday. The Panthers took the lead in lhe bailgame with a 17-10 run in thc second quarter. Sam Nordquist paced Parchment with 19 points, and his teammate Jack Binegar added eight. The Lions got 12 points from Luis Martinez-Fernandez and 11 from Bromley. Sam Benedict, Austin Gonser and Anthony Mahler chipped in six points each. Maple Valley will need help to secure its first Kalamazoo Valley Association champi­ onship now. after splitting its two meetings with the league-leading Panthers. 'file Lions got lhe win Friday, topping the Panthers 43-41 at Parchment. “It was (Parchment’s) homecoming (Friday), but our fans were amazing," said Lion head coach Christopher Ewing. ‘‘Even though we had a smaller crowd than what they did in a packed gym. our fans were amazing and we can’t wait to bring lhe Parchment and Maple Valley game to Maple Valley Tuesday. Wc hope we get a lot of fans out there." The two teams were tied 25-25 heading into tile fourth quarter Friday. “We just kind of composed ourselves." said Ewing. "We knew- that if we could keep them close through the third quarter that our endurance and our speed would wear them down by lhe fourth quarter, which it did. They started fouling a lol more. They just couldn’t keep up with us as easily. They still did, but you could tell it was starting lo wear them down by the end of the fourth quarter.” The Lions built a ten-point lead with just a couple minutes to go in thc contest, but then saw that lead almost entirely wiped away as they struggled from the free throw line. Maple Valley hit just three of nine free throw attempts in the final two minutes. Then while the Lions were trying to not foul on the defen­ sive end, Parchment blew threw the defense for a few easy lay-ups. Eventually though, time ran out on the Panthers. Parchment got 17 points and 16 rebounds from Nordquist. Martinez-Fernandez led thc Lions with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Andrew Brighton and Bromley added eight points each. . "He has been shooting the ball really well.’’ Ewing said of Martinez-Fernandez. “He’s been really working on his shot. Against (Parchment’s and Pennfield’s) big guys, they get a hand up in the air you can no longer take a regular jumper, you’ve got lo get a little more arc on thc shot and he’s really been working on getting that arc." Martinez-Fernandez played a big part in the Lions’ wins over Parchment and Pennfield last week. 'Hie Lions trailed early in both games too, falling down 19-13 at the half against Parchment and 11-2 in the opening minutes against Pennfield. The Lions rallied in Battle Creek Wednesday to lop the Pennfield Panthers 58­ 38. Martinez-Fernandez and Austin Gonser had 14 points each to lead the Lions in the victory over Pennfield. Ewing said that his guys were able to run circles around the Pennfield press, which quickly got them back into the ballgame. "Once we had a lead we never looked back, we just kept pounding them and pounding them,” Ewing said. Bromley added ten points and eight assists for the Lions. Aaron Brown led Pennfield with 13 points and tour rebounds. In the midst of all the KVA action, the Lions pulled out a 54-53 victory at Springport Monday with Bromley banking in a shot from half-court to .steal the victory for Maple Valley. Bromley finished the night with ten points and eight assists. Martinez-Fernandez led the way, injuring in 18 points to go with 14 rebounds. Benedict and Bright added eight points apiece and Mahler had seven. Springport got 17 p»>nls and ’J rcb°unds from Quinton Welch. 11 P°inls ,roni Ausl,n Ward, and ten points each from Jamill Short and Alec Taylor. The Lions trailed by seven points with a minute and a half to play­ . lissed Springport tree throws helped thc L>ons claw back jnll> the g ante. A three bv lir^mkv ev<.mtually tied things UP at 51-51 ,bu’t the Spartans got the lead back on » bucket bv Wird with three seconds to play. 3 ’ See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits lite Saxons got off to a good start, but couldn’t keep pace with Ottawa Hills in lhe second half Tuesday. Hastings’ varsity boys' basketball team fell to 0-5 in the OK Gold Conference and 2-9 overall with 50-29 loss to the visiting Bengals. l he Saxons led thc game 10-8, and trailed just 19-16 at the end of the first half Saxon head coach Steve Storrs said thc Bengals came out hot at thc start of the sec­ ond half, which forced his guys to chance its pace of play. Cole Harden and Peter Beck led the Saxons with seven points each. Beck also had a teamhigh four rebounds. Lance Windom had 13 points to pace the Bengals Ottawa Hills pulled away in the second half at Hastings High School Tuesday lhe Hastings Boys Varsity Basketball team lost at Ottawa Hills Tuesday evening 29-50. The Saxons got off to a good start and lead after one quarter of play. Ottawa Hills came out hot to start the second half, forced the Saxons to change the pace of play, and Hastings did not sustain their first half efforts. Cole Harden and Peter Beck lead the Saxons with 7 points each. Lance Windom lead the way for Ottawa Hills with 13 points. Wayland topped the Saxons 53-36 in Hastings Friday. Thc Wildcats got off to a good start in each half, outscoring the Saxons 15-4 in the open­ ing quarter and 16-4 in the third. Dillion Aten and Lacey James had 14 points apiece for the Wildcats. Hastings got 12 points and seven rebounds from Beck. Jon Wilcox had five rebounds. Drew White chipped in seven points. Aaron Bronson had a team-high four steals. South Christian held Hastings to just four points in the first half in a make-up game in Hastings last Wednesday, topping thc Saxons Saxon sophomore Alex McMahon (54) puts up a shot in the lane in between Wayland's Avery Hudson (0) and Tyler VanDerWeide (23) Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 57-26. . • zMex McMahon had 11 points and five rebounds for the Saxons and Bronson added seven points. Joel Smit led the Sailors with 13 points. Hastings returns to action at Thomapple Kellogg Friday. BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 66; Happy Hookers 42; Bowling Shoes 40.5; Orcoz 39.5; Thc Jncredibowls 33.5; Why So Serious 33; The Wild Bunch 31.5. Women’s Good Games & Scries: S. VanDenBurg 232-597; K. Becker 201-530; K. Genther 192-515; N. Shaw 177-501 ;S. Craven 146-384; R. Hunt 144-350; D. Pettengill 147; L. Shepard 130. Men’s Good Games & Series: D. McKee 226-621; A. Kinney 257-594; F. Glass 203­ 569; T. Santana 212-558; R. Craven 212-558; C. Gulch 200-524; A. Stora 182-488: B. Kelley 174-459; D. Shoebridge 173-403; T. Myers 123-333; J. Shoebridge 202; J. Craven 189; Jy. Shoebridge 171; B. Biek 163; B. Heath 160. • Tuesday Night Mixed J-Bar 46; Carl's Soft Water 42.5; Hurless Machine Shop 40.5; Boyce Milk Haulers 39. High Games: D. Cherry 235; D. Blakely 210; C. Steeby 198; S. Beebe 182; D. Wilkins 182; M. Yost 179. High Series: S. Beebe 531; M. Yost 498. lYiesday Trios C&N Girls 0-32.5; CB’s 51.5-33; Coleman Agency 46.5-43.5; Team 1 46-38; Look Ins. 46-41; LO-K-TION 3 40-44; Sue’s Team 39 45; Broadway BP 37-46; Team Turkey 34-50, Team 10 16-68. Team High Games: Team I 548. Sue’s Team 533; C&N Girls 477. Team High Scries: Sue’s Team 1487; Team । 1453; C&N Girls 1309. Ind. High Games: Shirice V. 248; Justin W. 232; Mike 190. Ind. High Series: Shirlee V. 623; Justin W. 609; Tammy D. 523. Monday Mixcrettes Nashville Chiropractic 56-24; Kent Oil 53­ 27; Dean’s Dolls 46.5-33.5 Creekside Growers 40-40; Dewey’s Auto Bod) 38.5-41.5 Good Games & Series: ’V. Redman 137; S. Dunham 158, K. Fowler 200; M. Rodgers 178; T. Christopher 206-524; J. Rice 214; L. Elliston 183-535. Senior Citizens Ward’s Friends 57.5-30.5; Butterfingers 54.5-33.5; Rosie's 53.5-34.5; Sun Risers 51.5­ 36.5; Pin Seekers 51-37; Has Ikens 49-39; •M&M’s 46.5-41.5; Early Risers 43-45; King Pins 41.5-46 5; Just Having Fun 40-48; Jan’s Team 32-56. Women’s High Games & Series: M. Kingsley 136 343; T. Scobey 171-480; B Maker ISO. D. Larsen 168; M Wieland 161; G. Meaney 178-452; J. Madden 205. Men’s High Games & Scries: W. Mallekoote 175, B. Terry 202-552; W. Talsma 232-599. D. Murphy 155-429; R. Obreiter 242-537; J. Miller 213; G. Forbey 142-416; W Madden 214 564; B. Keeler 236-527; R. Hart 149-377; D. Kiersey 202. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 55-2 P; Brush Works Painting 48-32: Delton Suds 39-4 P; Eye & ENT 39­ 33; Boniface Construction 37 39”. ’Games to be made up ,.Av"n>i1!;s ,ligh Gi,n,cs & S«r«s: 1 RUe 87; I. Hliston 181-517; |. Christopher ■194: Checseman 158.441; E Smtllt 146: J M>uk>wI54-447; (LSa.be) 182-481. 197- B. T.n) I97'"U'S & �The Hast.ngs Banner - Thursday. Fobruvy 6. 2014 — P"°b 15 tournament to share title with Cavs Vikings bv Brett Bremre Th,^ .. Spml' I Here was talk . Williamston followim- ? „ reak"?"od •>n<l Hiph School < \n ?lan<1‘nEs Lakewood have lien n h VikW* Hornes an I °ritC ,n a dunl wilh lhc dua? Iea\-^r amMOn jusl forfe,,ed the rne l’^\ 1 ,nna and Uk™<xxl tied for the league championship. w^lnnV°n.lbc lca8ue Aguiar season w-nh a perfect 4-0 record in league duals, rt j "as 3‘‘- wilh ,he onc l0« '*>lh' Cavaliers. Portland was third on the day with 170.5 pomts. followed by Williamston 90 and Stockbridge 27. . SST””3 actually did slightly better than u v-v-nSS l” lbe mcdal counl Saturday, but the Vikings piled up enough points with pins and major decisions to gamer the tournament championship. Lakewood’s Jeremy Innes (right) holds Stockbridge's Luke uison * curing the fjrst period ot their 145-pound semifi­ Both teams had four champions and five nal match Saturday at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Di i n Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) runners-up. Corunna had three third-place finishes and two fourths. Lakewood had two Stockbridge’s Nic Cooper in 52 seconds into Mitchell Sutherland al 1l‘> P»un^- He scored three fell to Portland wrestlers in their cham­ a 9-0 major decision over I ortland ’s Dorn pionship round matches. thirds and three fourths. their semifinal match. Gardner in their championship bout. Lakewood also had Avery Tuitman (152 The Vikings and Cavaliers met in 11 of the Lakewood got another pin from Garrett Lakewood’s John Jackson was pinned by pounds) and Max Charles (130) place third. 14 weight classes at the tournament Saturday, Phelps in the I7l-pound championship Other tournament champions included with I^akewood winning six of those meet­ match, as he stuck Corunna’s Cody Conklin, Corunna’s Tristan Secbus . 9 seconds into ings. the flight’s top seed, in 2 minutes 19 seconds. their 103-pound final. to ^’arn one of the Portland's Bryce Buck (125 pounds), Alex Lakewood also had Cash Thompson score Vikings’ five runner-up medals Jeny Yelink young (135). Derek Gardner (152). Tyler Of those six wins for thc Vikings, three came in championship matches. The Vikings an 11-0 major decision over Corunna's 'Tyler from Corunna won a tight battle with Zimmerman (189) and Patrick Burnham didn’t just win, they won big. Lakewood’s Thayer in the 160-pound championship I ,ake wood’s Jeremy Innes. 7-4, in the 145- (215); Corunna’s Emilio Campos (112) and pouud championshipDylan Wilbert (130); and Williamston’s Jordon Bennett kept his undefeated record for match. The Viking team’s other runners-up were Maddox Maki (285) Thompson and Phelps both pinned their the season intact, pinning Corunna’s Dylan Gordan Mann at 125 pounds, David Lakewood was scheduled to head to Maple Briggs 55 seconds into the 140-pound cham­ .semifinal round opponents as well. pionship. Bennett started the day with a pin of Thc Viking team had one other champion, McCarren at 189 and Luke Trump at 215. All Valley last night for its Division 3 Team Viking 189-pounder David McCarren lifts Stockbridge’s Nick Ensign off the mat during the second period of their semifi­ nal match Saturday at the CAAC-White Tournament at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) District Tournament, and the Vikings will continue thc postseason Saturday when they head to Portland for a Division 3 Individual District Tournament. DK wrestlers finish KVA season in a fie for third by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg sophomore Jacob Reed won his first Kalamazoo Valley Association championship Saturday, at the KVA Tournament hosted by lhe Panthers in Delton. Reed, a sophomore, topped Constantine’s Andy Waterman 9-4 in the championship match at 152 pounds. Reed was third at 145 pounds as a freshman. Reed’s victory came in the second of backto-back championship matches between a Delton wrestler and a Constantine wrestler. The Falcons' Andrews Montoya pinned Delton Kellogg’s Cameron Hudson 1 minute and 31 seconds into their 145-pound final. Delton Kellogg pul four wrestlers in the championship finals Saturday, with Brogan Smith finishing as lhe runner-up to Schoolcraft’s Zac Sharp at 135 pounds and Constantine’s Taylor Reiff topping Delton’s Bobby Boitom in the 140-pound final. Those three finals where Delton and Constantine wrestlers squared oft' were the rare championship bouts which didn’t include Schoolcraft wrestlers. Tire Schoolcraft Eagles, ranked sixth in the state in Division 4, captured the Kalamazoo Valley Association championship with 234 points Saturday. Constantine, which won the last four league championships, was a distant second with 168 points, followed by Pennfield 127, Delton Kellogg 110, Maple Valley 78, Parchment 55 and Olivet 20. Schoolcraft had ten wrestlers in the finals, and had eight champions. The rest of the league had six. Delton Kellogg had six wrestlers finish among the top three at their weight class. Reed started lhe tournament by pinning Pennfield’s Storm Vanhyfte a minute and a half into the first period in the quarterfinals, then pinned Maple Valley’s Zach Pixley a minute and a half into thc second period in the semi’.*** Hudson and Smith both started the day with pins in their semifinal matches,.before falling in the championship round. Bottom also had a first round bye, and reached the championship round thanks to a 3-2 victory over Schoolcraft’s Thomas Meadows in the semifinals at 140 pounds. Delton Kellogg also had Cody Reed place third at 160 pounds and Jacob Bcver place third at 103 pounds. Delton Kellogg’s Bobby Bottom (top) closes in on a pin during his 140-pound bout against Pennfield Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg's guys who finished in the top three in their respective weight class­ es show off their medals at the end of the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament at Delton Kellogg High School Saturday. Panther medalists included (front from left) Jacob Sever, Brogan Smith, (back) Cody Reed. Cameron Hudson. Jacob Reed and Bobby Bottom. Bever pinned Pennfield’s Nathan Hile 1 minute 33 seconds into their 103-pound con­ solation final. Cody Reed earned his thirdplace medal with a pin of Olivet’s Dylan Sinclair 1:18 into lhe consolation final at 160 pounds. Maple Valley’s top finishes were runner-up performances. Al 215 pounds, the Lions’ Zackary Rosenberger reached the championship match thanks to a pin of Schoolcraft’s Jeremy Froelich in lhe semi’s Rosenberg was stuck by Pennfield’s Taylor Dean 5:19 into their championship match though. Nathan Baird was the runner-up for the Lions at 103 pounds, pinning Bever in thc semifinals before getting pinned himself by Schoolcraft’s Justin VnnDyken in the champi­ onship match. Matt Reid was third fur the JJons at 130 pounds, besting Constantine’s Sawyer Brown 3-1 in the consolation finals. Schoolcraft’s other champions included Steven Rantz (160 pounds), Cody Mikel (189), Justin Braford (112). Ethan Shaq) Wildcats and Sailors hand TK boys their first Gold defeats Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ baskelb II team saw its OK Gold Conference record evened at 2-2 with back-to-back losses to Soutli Christian and Wayland. Friday and Saturday, , . South Christian put together a dominant ’nd half to band the Trojans their first OK Conference defeat of lhe season Friday. ° , a 65-24 victory in Grand Rapids. SC?r|H1\ roians scored just three points in the 1 L half after trailing 31-21 at the half. 5C7°he Sailor outscored the Trojans 29-1 in ^q^mmy^Hantdton led the Trojans with scvcn l^^risiian got 15 points from Jon Sout ‘ from Joel Smit and nine from Wassink. n Zach Medendoqi. Points were a bit easier to come by Saturday, but Wayland managed a 69-47 vic­ tory in a make-up game in Middleville. The Wildcats leapt out to a 22-13 lead in thc opening quarter, and pushed their advan­ tage to 38-24 by the half Difon Aten had 18 points, live assists and four relxiunds to lead thc Wildcats. Lacey James added 14 points and ten rebounds. Avery Hudson chipped in 14 points. Hamilton had 19 points and five assists for TK. Cole Crunkright had four points and six rebounds. Clayton Kruiscnga had six points and five boards. Dalton Phillips, Jackson Bronkema and Clay Francisco had four points each as well for IK. (119). Spencer Fox (125) and Malt Ring (130). Parchment’s tw o KVA champions were Wade Polmateer (171) and Noah Fayling (285). Delton finishes lhe KVA season in a tie for third-place with Pennfield. Delton Kellogg was 5-2 in conference duals, falling only to Schoolcraft and Constantine on the first night of the confer­ ence season. Parchment and Pennfield both fell to Delton Kellogg last Wednesday as the KVA’s three teams of Panthers gathered for their final conference duals at Delton Kellogg High School. Delton topped Parchment 71-12. then scored a 48-30 victory over Pennfield under a spotlight in the DKHS gymnasium. I be Panthers were slated to head to Parchment for their Division 3 Team District Tournament Wednesday, with lhe champion Delton Kellogg 160-pounder Cody Reed holds down his opponent from Pennfield during Delton’s 48-30 victory in the final KVA dual of the season Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) advancing to the regional round at Allegan * *. w i-' next Wednesday. The Panthers will be at Paw Paw Saturday 'for their Division 3 Individual District Saturday. - Hornets rally in third to top Vikes Lakewood’s varsity girH’ basketball team is still chasing its first Capita1 Area Activities Conference White Division victory of the sea­ son. Williamston topped the Vikings 43-28 at luikewood High School Tuesday, dropping thc Vikings’ league mark to 0*7* Tbe Vikings continue to improve and con­ tinue to battle though. u , u “We playe(j our best hall ot basketball, and if not for ihe thjrj quarter, we played our best game,” said Lakewood bead coach Denny Frost. “The kids played with a lot of energy and effort. We were patient on offense and were rewarded by knocking down some shots.” Uikcwood built a small lci‘d in the first half, only to see Hornets rally in the third quarter. The Vikings were tip -0- 7 at the break. Williamston outscored the \ikings |g. 2 in the third quarter ihotlgb“In ‘he third Williamston increased their pressure, and w e got back into rushing things and then we gave up some easy baskets m transition.” Frost said. The Vikings’ defensive pressure created a few chances late in the game, but the V,kings were unable to convert on the ottensive end was really proud ol the way the g.rls responded in the fourth. Giving up a half-time lead and down 14 weeould have cashed .t m but we plaved well to finish out die game, and if some breaks would have went our way n could have been closer. v... Marie Hendrickson led the 1,11 seven points and six reboums KathMenn added six points and limdy Barker u -Marie had 'she L-pt herself u^co^Jdgottotbe.invF.redydida nice job handling their pressures ••Kore.orG.gera^ess^StoepUr^ us good minutes “ X‘,„KSUrebybllllfling with helping out with th. | lhe ball up the court " ln>m Sarab Williamston g h lr(_c lhb)W Schuhz. wire - 0 of l line, as well as i Dentition. , 54.34 |l)ss aI lhe Vikings suffered a on Lansing Catholic Friday. Frost said his girls “have to get back lo work” after a week which included the loss lo lhe Cougars and just one practice due to the winter weather. Morris led thc Vikings with ten points in lhe loss in I rinsing, lay lor Vaml and chipped in eight points Millie Potter had five points and six rebounds, and Hendrickson con­ tributed seven board*. “We didn’t handle their pressure early,” said Frost. “We did do a decent job of getting to the free throw line, but we did not convert, e were 7- 21 in the fist half alone.” In lhe second halt. Maria Rcpichowski look over in the post for the Cougar to lead her team lo thc w in. •There are improvements.” said Frost. I otter played well inside She is getting more comfortable with her jjom moves? Karly is doing everything we can ask for a sopho­ more. J ay lor was solid in the second half We need her offense.’’ l-akcvvood returns to action at home Friday against Portland. �page 16 - Thursday, February 6. 2014 - Tho Hastings Banner in victory has many of its by Brett Bremer . Sports Editor One, or two or three guys set new personal records in every individual race for the Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity bojs’ swimming and diving team in its 90-54 OK Conference Tier 1! win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central in Hastings Thursday. "Not bad for no practice in three days." said TK/Hastings head coach Tyler Bultema. "1 thought our kids competed well. We’re still working on them to make sure they com­ pete through the whole race, it doesn’t matter if you're swimming against your teammates or somebody else, compete the whole time." Aidon Rciglcr and Reece Cole each set new personal records in two events, Rcigler in the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard back­ stroke and Cole in the 100-yard freestyle and lhe 200-yard freestyle. Cole’s time of J minute 3.93 seconds earned him fourth-place in thc 100-yard freestyle. “Reece Cole has really stepped his game up lately," Bultema said. "He’s been improving the last few weeks actually*. His time in the 100 is coming down, which is nice. He's kind of getting a little hungry and understanding it now. “Most of them arc, they’re seeing thc results of some hard work. It’s good that way. In the beginning, they don’t see it right away then all of a sudden it comes.” The Trojans led throughout Thursday’s meet with the short-handed Cougar team. Catholic Central didn’t put a team in the water for the 200-yard medley relay, or have anyone in the 500-yard freestyle or thc 100-yard backstroke. TK/Hastings won two relays. The team of Diego Albo, Dcxx VanHouten, Levi Ryfiak and Jacob Miller won thc 200-yard medley­ relay in 1:55.77. Nick Myers, Jared Bailey, Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings’ Nate Ryfiak races out in front of Catholic Centr Dan Johnson (right) during the early stages of the 100-yard butterfly Thursday ,n Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thomapple Kellogg/Hastings Levi Hytiak races towards the finish in the 100-yard backstroke Thursday against Grand Rapids Catholic Central in Hastings. Ryfiak had the top time in the event, 1 minute 5.86 seconds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ryfiak and Miller took the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3:53.58. . Ryfiak won the 50-yard freestyle in 24.83 seconds, and had a fine exhibition time of 1: 05.86. which was lhe best in the 100-yard backstroke. Bailey won the 200-yard freestyle in 2: 05.23. and had an exhibition time of 5:36.28, which was the best in the 500-yard freestyle and a personal record for him. TK/Hastings also had Nate Ryfiak win the diving competition with 176.10 points and Miller win the 100-yard freestyle in 56.88. The Cougars’ Dan Johnson won the 200yard individual medley in 2:24.87 and the 100-yard butterfly in 1:06.47, while also teaming up with Joey Watson, Joe Trenshaw and Josh Sullivan lo win the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:47.29. Watson added a win in the l(X)-yard breast­ stroke with a time of 1:15.03. Others selling personal records for the TK/Hastings team were VanHouten. Nick Surratt. Anuarbek Chaldanbaev. Robert Perry. Brandon Gray. Myers, /\lbo and Alex Beauchamp. “There is still some work to do. A lot of lit­ tle things have got to be pul into play,” Bultema said. TK/Hastings will host Grand Rapids Union Thursday (Feb. 6) and* head to lhe Wayland Invitational Feb. 8. After that, TK/Hastings has nearly two weeks before the conference meet. “That will be a good lime for a lot of intense work-out and then we’ll just taper it out at thc end and let thc chips fall where they may,” Bultema said. “I think Wayland’s prob­ ably thc favorite (to win the conference meet), but we might sneak up on them.” Lion ladies mix up D to stay close with Panthers by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Pennfield put together an 11 -3 nm over thc final half minute of thc opening quarter and the first couple minutes of the second, and once thc Panthers had lhe lead they held onto it. Pennfield topped the Lion varsity girls’ basketball team 56-42 at Maple Valley High School Wednesday in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. It was a solid defensive effort by both sides, as offensive mistakes each way led to a number of buckets. The Lions did a decent job of getting through Pennfield’s pressure in lhe back­ court. but struggled to smoothly transition into half-court sets once they’d raced through thc pressure. Lion head coach Landon Wilkes said Pennfield’s press was a bit different than ones his girls have seen recently, like thc one run by Olivet, in that it leaves more room in thc middle. Maple Valley tried io adjust to that a bit. “1 still don’t think we do a good job of step­ ping through a double-team.” said Wilkes. “1 think when wc did. wc were successful. We’ve got to learn that we’ve got to pass through those presses rather than try- to beat Hicp, Maple Valley’s Breanna Heinze pulls the basketball away as she battles for pos­ session with Pennfield’s Alexa Stephenson during Wednesday’s KVA contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) thc ball up the sideline, and when we do beat it up the sideline understand that we can break half-court, come to a jump stop, get thc NEW! Cut-Apart Valentines as low as . 25c each Customlied cards are also great for Birthdays • Special Events • Announcements • Invitations • Moving Notices M1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269-945,9105 |F Open Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:30 Saturday by appointment elbows out and then look to make a good pass and be strong with the basketball. “I’m seeing some good things out of these kids, we’re making strides. /\re we there? No, because we’ve got to keep just drilling on fundamentals and fundamentals and funda­ mentals.” Thc Lions’ own press probably gave up al least as many easy baskets as it created for the Lions. Maple Valley had the most success, especially early in the game, dropping back into a zone. Pennfield fired up a number of quick long jump shots against the zone, and the Lions did a decent job of rebounding thc basketball. ° That s one of the things we’re try ing to do, just switching tempo up a little bit rather than just always doing the same thing. Trying to be a little unpredictable. It’s something that we work on,” said Wilkes. A couple of Panther misses in a row helped Maple Valley to an 11-10 lead with half a minute remaining in the opening quarter. Pennfield got the lead back before the end of the period. and then spurred bv its 1 j j nin eventually led b> double-figures before the end of ihe first half. Pennfield led 31-24 at the. break. and that was as elose as the Lions would be the rest of the evening. ' Lunina McGIocklin had a strong offensive night, tying for the Lion team-lead with 13 points. Olivia Ricketts also had 13 points Payton Schrader chipped in fisc. Pennfield had four girls in douhl • r led by Shelby M.ller s B ™in7?‘V8Ure><>'■ 10 M the free throw 1 ne"e ta R "Vi II points and Ennl m I R . R ha‘l Stephenson added tin eachU K11 a"d Ale*a Maple Valley guard Emma McGIocklin (5) fires a jump shot over the out­ stretched arms of Pennfield’s Shelby Miller (4) and Alexa Stephenson (left) during the first half Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) J^7liMh:KVAW2-,,'nCra,,‘hi' —• See LIONS, page 1 y �Tbo Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 6. 2014 — Page 17 Saxon girls get fired up too late at Ottawa Hills K' Brett Brvnter Sports Editor mSS girk’ KlskclM with just OS Jr t hn V0,CC during a tinn‘ OUt ........ **« Something had to chance vaid T ,he>'vc don-fSl ThC> ,o «’ hpht." and lf 'he? hanl th? ?U‘ r'th* ,,nd "'ey don't go inc) the u™ ‘C g°inp 10 bc 'f«>uc rieht now “They responded.” * 33 24 a'ftZ o l0° l;‘'C' n’c Be,'Sak- "110 'cd OK Cold r qUn,1cn'hcld l,,r" 47’« UN Gold Conference victory. throu?h^8alS t°Ok ,l,Clr firsl lead th? “gh , h °£‘"!ns <’uartcr led lhe rest of he evening. Iheir advantage was as mans as "••n.PO"',s. early in the founhquaner. Fn»^e^J3'Cd ,ni" 'Or 'hrCC ■I'"""-'*" -"hi Engle. They played harder. 'Riey wanted it iHaT U hen we decided to come alive in the fourth quarter, it was too late. They're a young team, and that's a lesson that young teams leant. Hopefully, we leant it.” % Led by Taylor Jones, the Bengals put conar>t a pressure on Saxon point guard Grace Meade. Forward Maddie Dailey some turns bringing the ball up the floor in the sec­ ond half, to give Meade a little bit of a breather but that just added a bit more frus­ tration for the Saxon sophomore who was constantly swarmed in the paint by thc Bengals. Dailey and all the Saxons struggled at the free throw fine. She was 0-of-6 in lhe first half. Hastings was 3-of-12 as a team in lhe first half at the line. ’ . Trailing 37-27 with just over six minutes to play, the Saxons finally started their come­ back. Hastings closed the game on a 17-10 run, sparked by an offensive put-back by Grace Bosma and a three-pointer from Meade. Dailey found her stroke al the free throw line, swishing four straight in the fourth quar- DK celebrates Winterfest with win over Falcons . Delton Kellogg put together a big second quarter to take control of its Winterfest con­ test against visiting &of»:UHnline Friday. ^Thc Panthers went tm a 15-2 mil in tne sec­ ond to take a 27-13 lead into the break, then held on for a 48-36 victory over lhe Falcons. Delton Kellogg head coach Steve Miknis said Landon Grizzle picked up his aggres­ siveness to lead the way for lhe Panthers. Grizzle finished the night with 16 points, six rebounds and three steals. Jeff Minehart added 12 points for the Panthers- Gary Egelkraut had three blocked shots to go along with four points. Troy Wooden also chipped in eight points in the win. Constantine kept pace with the Panthers, outscoring them 13-6 in the third quarter. Cody Ley led Ute Falcons with ten points. Perry White added nine points. Anthony Bontrager had eight and Luke Mullcndore seven. The Delton Kellogg boys return to action Friday at Parchment, then will host Schoolcraft Tuesday. The Saxons' Maddie Dailey pressures Ottawa Hills' Taylor Jones in the back­ court during the third quarter Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ter. She finished with a team-high 18 points. Meade had eight points, Bosnia seven and Sarah Sixbenry finished w ith six. Hastings twice cut the Bengal lead down to one point in the final two minutes, and had the basketball down one with a minute and a half to play but turned it back over to the Bengals. „ Jones was 4-of-4 at the free throw' line in thc final minute to keep Ottaw a Hills in front. In the end. a good look at a three-pointer by Meade glanced off the rim and time ran out as the two teams battled for jxjsscssion under the basket. Jones finished w ith a game-high 22 points. Forward Cierra Libbctt and guard Quaonna Draper added eight points each for the Bengals. Hastings is now 7-6 overall this season, and 1 -4 in lhe OK Gold Conference. The contest was the first competitive one in the fourth quarter for the Saxons in a while, after lopsided losses to South Christian and Way land last w eek. The Wildcats topped the Saxons 73-43 in Hastings Friday, running out to a 37-15 lead in the opening half. Caroline Miller led the Wildcats with 17 Hastings’ Erin Goggins races towards the basket with some help from a pick by teammate Grace Bosma on Ottawa Hills’ Quaonna Draper Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon senior center Grace Bosma works to try and get around Ottawa Hills’ Vanessa Harris in the post during the first half of Tuesday’s OK Gold Conference con­ test in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) points. Presley Hudson added 15 and Alli Getty had ten. v Hastings got 14 points each from Meade and Dailey. The South Christian Sailors topped the Saxons 65-30 in a make-up contest Wednesday. The Sailors scored 21 points in the opening quarter and 23 more in the second, to lead 44­ 10 al the half. Markay la Vander had 20 points for South Christian, and Renee Broekhuizen chipped in 13. Hastings got 18 points from Dailey and seven from Sixbenry. The Saxons return lo action Friday al LIONS, continued from page 16 “Struggled to score a little bit. Their press affected us.” said Wilkes. He was pleased with his girls' effort though. Ricketts had four points and Erica Burkett . Hannah Kyle. McKay la Lamance and Jacey Wcxxl had two each. Kendyl Hinton led Parchment with 18 points and Meredith Stutz had 14. The two teams then squared off again Tuesday, with the Panthers scoring a 51-12 win at Maple Valley High School. Hinton had 14 points, and Michacla Gemaat. Keeley Hinton and Stutz added eight points each. The Lions got three points apiece from Wood and Ricketts. In between thc two contests with Parchment, the Lions fell 44-35 in a non-conferencc clash with Leslie. The Lions led 8-7 after one quarter, but the Blackhawks battled back to take a 30-24 lead heading into thc fourth quarter. Emily Mattocks led the Lions with ten points. Ricketts and McGIocklin had six points each. Leslie got 11 points from Ashley Mcdcoff and nine from Alexis Devlin. Surprise Your Valentine with DK girls beat Constantine in second try An 18-2 run for the Delton Kellogg girls in the opening quarter powered the Panther var­ sity basketball team to a 43-15 victory over visiting Constantine Friday. Kristen Mohn poured in 26 points to lead the Panthers, scoring 12 points in the opening Quarter. She hit four threes on the night, and was 6-of'9 at the free throw line. Sarah Rendon added ten points tor Delton, nnd Lindsey VanderVeen had five. “We lost 29-26 to Constantine the first • • we played sa‘d Delton Kellogg h^d coach M'kc Mohn The> wc,c n,issin8 “ n I kids tonight. One of them blew- a knee ^^.nd one of them couldn’t play. We talked ““ I ••etling belter all year long, and at this 11 think we are. We’re starting to run our P?,n es a little more, a little more balanced ° ,n? - kids are seeing each other a lot more 11.1 b ill is bouncing around a little bit." bailey Potter led the Falcons with five P°!!?n jn all, a real good game." said coach A rood solid game Good .solid M?"‘ They only had 15 (points). I hey had de 1 . ids (hat struggled putting the ball in the”hole. I'm hoP",g Mm,tf ,,f lh:" was our ’’’Delton Keilogg h 'J ■'' >he penoj । Association this season, Kalamazoo • Ihnthcts will be at and 4-9 °s ‘, (hen at Schoolcraft «leh Thomapple Kellogg, then will travel to Charlotte for another make-up contest Saturday. The Hastings Banner m Give Cupid a helping hand with a love line in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on thc coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 13 issue. Deadline is noon Tuesday, Feb. 11. 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February 6, 2014 - The Hastings Bannor mindset there was no stopping me 1 guess by Brett Bremer you could sty.1 bcforc ,hc ",aleh ’ Sports Editor I Listings hud half its wrestlers in thc cham­ down with half a pionship round Friday night. ‘Senior Zach Wilcox and junior Jason minute remaining in lhe second penod lo go Slaughter scored the Saxon varsity wrestling ahead of Safie 4-2. Satie chore the bottom position, and earned a point lor a locked team s two flight championships, winning hands penalty against Wilcox in the Imat sec­ tight finals bouts to help their team to a run­ onds ot the third period, but was never able lo ner-up finish in the OK Gold Conference this season. ^•’what really got me (the win) I’d say is Grand Rapids Catholic Central won its sec­ holding him down when 1 ™ on lop. I had to ond consecutive conference title, finishing the OK Gold Conference Meet at Thomapple keep pressure on him the whole time, Wilcox Kellogg High School with 218 points. * It’s lhe first individual conference champi­ Hastings was second with 154, followed by onship for Wilcox, "ho is a two time region­ Thomapple Kellogg 140, Wayland 98 and al qualifier. He and the Saxons were schedOttawa Hills 11. tiled to host their Division 2 Perun District The Cougars put 12 guys in the finals, and Tournament last night, and will return to won eight of the 14 flight championships. action nt their Division 2 Indwidual Dis net Wilcox and Slaughter both topped Cougars Tournament Saturday at Byron Center High for their titles. w Wilcox edged Dan Safie 4-3 in the 130- School. “I am feeling good about my postseason, pound championship match. Wilcox said. ’T’m really confident with “1 really had to just get lhe mindset that I could beat him.” Wilcox said. “Once I had the myself, which I haven’t been in the past. I vc Hastings’Alex Wilcox (right) fights off Catholic Central’s Dan Safie during the sec­ ond period of their 130-pound championship match Friday at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Wilcox took the OK Gold Conference title with a 4-3 victory. (Photo by Brett Bremer) .---- :----- -- _ “I really had iUst Set the mindset that I could beat him- Once I had the mindset, there was no stopping me I guess you could say. I knew before the match I was going to beat him." Zach Wilcox, Hastings Senior made it to regional* three times, my goal is to make it to state.” . Slaughter, a state medalist last season, won his second straight 152-pound title in lhe OK Gold Conference Friday. He built a 7-0 lead in the championship match, putting Catholic Central’s Jared Tennihill on his back in the second period, and eventually won 7-3. Thomapple Kellogg had a trio of confer­ ence champions. None of them had ever won a conference championship before. Two of them hadn’t wrestled in the varsity line-up before this scason.One of them wasn’t even a part of the high school program before this season. “Kyle Krey had a bit of success last year, so he was probably a favorite coming into the conference season, but Jacob (Gordon) and Chris (Kaboos) haven't ever been in that start­ ing line-up. Chris Kaboos hasn’t been on the team before. For those two to come in. really inexperienced, it’s a big step for both of them and they both come back next year so, good for us,” said TK head coach Scott Szczpanek Krcy took the 145-pound championship, pinning Hastings’ Chase Rcascr just 38 sec­ onds into the final match. He pinned both of his opponents on lhe day, also slicking Ottawa Hills’Travond Roby I minute and 50 seconds into their semifinal match. „ Gordon only had to win thc championship match lo get his title at 103 pounds. He need­ ed just 1:34 to pin Catholic Central’s Reece Digiovanna. Kaboos scored :a 9-5 decision against Wayland’s Brendan Wagner in the 135-pound championship match. Kaboos built a quick 5­ 0 lead, putting Wagner on his back in the first period, but Wagner evened the bout with a reversal which put Kaboos on his back in thc final ten seconds of the period. Kaboos was solid for the final four minutes though, riding Wagner for lhe full second period, then scor­ ing a quick reversal in the third as well as a pair of near fall points Catholic Central finished lhe night with eight champions, four runners-up, one thirdplace finisher and one fourth-place finisher. The biggest showdown of the evening was the 119-pound final, where Catholic Central’s Devin Schroder faced off with TK’s Chris Poland. Schroder, the Division 3 slate cham­ pion at 112 pounds in 2013, scored the Hastings’ Patrick Murphy (left) and Catholic Central’s AJ Zervoudakis battle for con­ trol during the first period of their 171-pound championship match Friday at the OK Gold Conference Tournament in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) match’s only two take downs in a 5-1 win. “They’ve always been around lhe same weight class, going back to elementary school.” said Szczpanek. “Devin is a really good wrestler. Chris wrestled an all right match, but he got beat in a couple positions which is thc difference between being a little bit lower on lhe podium at lhe Palace of Auburn Hills and being on thc top of the podi­ um. In the long run, it’s good for him to know where he’s got to get better against a stale champ type wrestler.” The Saxons’ other runners-up were Patrick Lakewood 1-5 in league after fosses to Cougars and Hornets Lansing Catholic took a 22-7 lead in the first quarter and never looked back against visiting Lakewood Friday. The Cougars topped thc Vikings 67-49 in Capital Area Activities Conference White Division action. “We came out flat,” said Lakewood head coach Wayne Pierceficld. “1 think the six days in a row of not going to school, being out of KW FTWBI gs Health Connections is now rry Community Health Center ■... •. .. ■ ■ New name, expanded services, extended hours! Cherry Street Health Services will begin operating the former Health Connections clinic on February 3, 2014 Located in the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Offering Family Practice and Counseling Services New Hours Mon, Wed, Thu Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues: 8 a.m. - 7’ p.m. Accepting New Patients To schedule an appo>ntment’ ca" 269-945-4220 Cherry Street®* Health Services I Murphy at 171 pounds, Alex Traister al 189, Travis Hoffman at 215 and and Nate Pewoski at 285. TK also had Ryan Gorton second at 112 pounds and Austin Beardsley second at 140. TK is at Hamilton for its Division 2 District Tournament tonight. The Trojans face Hamilton in lhe opening round, with Byron Center and Wayland squaring off in lhe other district semifinal to start the night. Thc Trojans will then head to Byron Center Saturday for their individual district tourna­ ment. :■■■ our routine and missing a couple practices that had something-^ do with it. Our mental toughness wasn’t there to start the game and they jumped on us early. It just kind of stayed there the rest of the game.” He noted that it wasn't thc first time his team started slow this season though, also falling behind early against Williamston and Leslie. Pierceficld said that 11 points was about as close as thc Vikings ever got lhe rest of the way. The Vikings were tentative on offense early on. Kaleb Makley started to attack more later in the ball game, getting to the basket and the free throw line. He finished with a team-high 12 points, going 6-of-9 at the free throw line. Lake wood also got ten points from Joseph Parks and seven from Alex Caudy. Matthew Fata led the Cougars with 20 points. Tony Poljan had 17 points. Lakewood also fell Tuesday, at home against Williamston. 79-53. Thc Vikings trailed 55-45 al the start of the fourth quarter, and whittled lhe Hornet lead down to tour points before turnovers started lo pile up and allow Williamston to return to it.s comfortable lead. The Hornets were 9-of-9 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter to seal lhe win. and went 27-of-29 from ihe line for the night as a team. Keyen Shcpler and Ryan Waters were each 6-ot-6 at the line. Shcpler finished with 18 points and Waters 12. Max Strum led the way for lhe Hornets offensively with 19 points, including three threes. He hit two of those threes in the open­ ing quarter, helping his team to a 22-11 advantage early on, Williamston also got 15 points from Lane Hodges and ten from Riley Lewis While the Hornets bad five guys in double fin^'t h' x 1t'n-"sl,ad ■ Candy who steals^ *six rebounds and two O'MitT^J ak° 801 eig,“ P0’""s fn,m Colin fton Kaleb a,ul *hrcc ri’bt.ttmJs ironi Kaleb Makley. l-^wood hosts its annual Winterfest celeb^onFnday. taking on Portland. Hie Vikings are now 4-9 overall tin is season, and 1-6 In the CAAC-While. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-02-13.pdf 26c31ccd446ca8615165372a4870f0d0 PDF Text Text Hastings Twp. to enforce cleanup City missing real estate opportunity See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on PQge 4 Heavyweights clinch ; Saxons’ district win See Story on Page 14 ............................................................. MASTINS PV JUC liHiM 227 FAST ST 4SQ5I ^s,^i,cl2ar-^lot..C003 c ^tate St y ,aSt,r’9SM;4W-1954 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 iS DANNER _ Thursday, FebruaryJg. 2014^ VOLUME 161, No. 7 Hospital makes it official: New facility in the works Blood supply low; drives planned \ • , ; fhc American Red Cross has schcduled blood dri\ e.\ in the area in the coming weeks. Wimer weather forced cancellation of recent drives, and the sup­ ply of blood is low, especially type O blood. Hastings — today, Thursday. Feb. 13, First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Highway, 1 to 6:45 p.m. Delton — Monday, Feb. 17. St. Ambrose Church. 11149 Floria Road. 1 to 6:45 p.m. Lake Odessa — Monday, Feb. 17, Central United Methodist Church, 912 Fourth ‘Ave.. 12 to 5:45 p.m. Hastings — Friday. Feb 28. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. 404 E. Woodlawn Ave.. 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lake Odessa — Tuesday. March 4, Outreach Christian Church 7831 N. Jordan Lake Road. 2 to 6:45 p.m. Anyone who is at least 17 (16 with parental permission), weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and has not donated for 56 day s is eligible to donate ( . j ii i. B ’• .• ? | I • ’ 3 j| n il k J J ' J •[ ? ;. J :i I Volunteer center’s ; j hearts selling {Friday : ■ • Frida). Feb. 14. The Barry County United Wa) and Volunteer Center will host its annual “Have a Heart” balloon ’ fundraiser al State Grounds Coffee : House, 108 E. State St. in Hastings. During the fundraiser, a Valentine’s Day-themed balloon weighted with a smail bag of freshly baked cookies and coupons from Barry County businesses will be sold for $5 each. This is the only fundraiser the Barry County United Way Volunteer Center holds, with all proceeds benefiting the volunteer center K endowment fund. Delivery is available on pre-orders of $50 or more. To pre order balloons, call Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center. 269-945-4010. Business partners supporting the fundraiser include Alfresco Salon Suites, Blue Bird on the Moon. Creekside Floral. Glen’s Gas and Welding. Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Previously Pink. Slate Grounds Coffee House, The Hanger and Jilly’s. Business owners interested in including a coupon, in the fundraiser arc asked to contact Johnson. I ’i • •. ’ • ; : ’ ! :• • " y First legislative lunch is tomorrow The Barry County Legislative r’nf fee< are being replaced with quarter|. icpislative lunches The 2014 lunch schedule 14. June 13. Sept 12, Dec 12 from noon to 1 p.m. February’s ’unch will be held at Walldorff Brc'vPub :’n(‘ on ",c 7. A Hnnf the remainder of the events 'u <X’pla« ",c Coun*> Sci1' * both in downtown Ha,nop.. ^Chamber ineinlH-n and the public are C «7d 10 attend, buy their lunches. CTXkiP->,c ,h's 10 'peaX and ' , w h State Rep. Mike Callton directly afor Mike Nofs on topics and s,ale. : ‘ .ss owners and individuaffectmg a^‘ • Friday include the state Topics »’ ‘ $970 million surplus, as budget and jb|c intervention of the well as the I. Detroit pensioners, slate to parita y Iirej Email the RSVPs u,\. <<J jnibarry.com or call chamber at "> 269/945-245" ___ ., ................ PRICE 75C Scheduled days off are now ‘on’ for Hastings, TK students by Sandra Ponsctto StaJ) Writer Notices are being posted and sent home with students: There will be no mid-winter break for students in Hastings Area 1 Schools. Monday, Feb. 17, and no profes­ sional development day for teachers Monday. March 3, to allow students to make up two of the II days when school w as canceled due to snow. Like Hastings. Thomapple Kellogg stu­ dents will be in session two days that had originally been planned as staff profession­ al days. TK students will now be required to attend school Feb. 17 and March 14. During a special meeting Tuesday The Ferris farm property at the junction of M-37 and M-43 in Rutland Township has been long valued by Pennock Health evening, the Hastings Board of Education, Services for its visibility and accessibility as a possible new hospital site. with trustees Rob Longstreet. Dan Patton and Kevin Beck absent, unanimously his late parents, Howard and Kathryn Ferris, services identified as critical to the communi­ by Doug VandcrLaan approved a motion to sign a letter of agree­ were so closely affiliated with the community ty also will now be possible. Editor ment. which had been approved by the “We’re going to ask the community what There was a time back in the 1880s. Keith and w ilh the hospital. Hastings Education Association Monday. “My dad would be elated to know it was they would like us to do,” says Sheryl Lewis Ferris relates, when only cattle traversed the Feb. 10. two miles from the city of Hastings to a pas­ going to be used for a »nedical purpose,” said Blake. Pennock chief executive officer, who Hastings Area Schools Interim ture out at what’s now the intersection of M­ Ferris of his father, who died in 2005 and who also points out that a new hospital design will Superintendent Chris Cooley said the dis37 and M-43 highways. ‘ • served die county a. /Jester of dco’s for 28 he d monumental benefit in adapting to the iricV? teacher*. and admuxV,trr<Uv - hw<. Though the route became more popular years. Kathryn Ferris who died in 1990, was ground-shilling change in modern health care decided to be proactive rather than wait quickly, the trek to the old Ferris family farm a Pennock Hospj&l 'olunteer for nearly 30 delivery. “A state-of-the-art facility will allow until the Michigan Department of is going to become an even more familiar one years and twice sened as president of the us to deliver health care to our community in Education makes a determination whether a way that allow us to be the very best.” following the announcement Tuesday by hospital’s auxiliary. it would forgive snow days or how many. After initial ground preparation this sum­ It’s (hat kind of dedication to community Pennock Health Services that preparations The State of Michigan’s State school Aid will begin this summer for its new $70 mil­ that tells current hosptal executives, staff and mer, the hospital expects to begin construc­ Act requires 170 days or 1,098 hours of lion, 49-bed hospital and medical arts build­ board members that the newest chapter in tion in the spring of 2015. The project is on pupil instruction in order to for a school health care delivery bistory is going to be a track for a 2017 completion date. ing. district to receive state aid without a reduc­ This week’s construction announcement “My grandfather told my dad that, when he success. tion in per-pupil funding. Though final decisions on the future of the ends a long period of planning and reevaluat­ was young, he drove cattle two miles out there Cooley said some members of the state and brought them back at night.” recalls current hospital on Green Street will be ing. The hospital purchased the property from board of education have proposed that dis­ Ferris, whose great-grandfather. Caleb Ferris, deferred until comminity input is gathered, the Ferris* in 2001 and considered it then an tricts could make up the .snow days by purchased the property in 1872. “They started the new facility will allow enhanced local optimal location for a future facility because adding no less than 30 minutes to the using the property before they actually lived care services similar to those offered recently of its easy access, high visibility and accom­ school day. in dialysis treatment and robotic and orthope­ modation for future expansion. Finn plans for on it, but it’s been in the family ever since.” The decision to relinquish a family treasure dic surgery. Expanded cardiac rehabilitation See DAYS OFF, page 2 See HOSPITAL, page 3 was not a difficult one. Ferris says, because programs, cancer services and other treatment A ttendance sheet filled out fully at county board meeting by Doug VanderLaan Editor When he was the last to arrive for a strate­ gic planning session that preceded Tuesday’s Barry’ County Board of Commissioner’s meeting. Jim Dull had a surprise sitting in the commissioner’s chair to the left of his own. "Hi, who arc you?” chuckled Dull as he greeted colleague Jim DeYoung, who was interrupting a Florida vacation to attend his first weekly board meeting since Jan. 7. DeYoung’s controversial absence was not as playfully received when Tuesday’s oppor­ tunity for public comment began. “1 am appalled al Jim DeYoung for his fla­ grant absence from his job and the continua­ tion of him thumbing his nose at the commis­ sioners and the people who elected him to office.” charged resident Elden Shellenbarger. “The |>eople asked you to do a job. If you were hired in any other job and you missed this much time, you would be fired. “You can't just pick and choose when you want to go to work. You are supposed to be w orking for me, Mr. DeYoung. If you can’t do your job, then step down and let someone who can do the job do it. We demand account­ ability.” DeYoung had implied in November that his attendance might be problematic when he proposed that the board amend its rules to allow remote, or electronic, meeting atten­ dance by absent members. He withdrew the suggestion two weeks later amidsl a firestonn of protest, including from then-board Chair Craig Stolsonburg who called out DeYoung because “you want to leave for three months, but you still want to participate for those three months.” Withdrawing the proposal negated wider public discussion by the board at that time, but members weighed in with WBCH reporter Jean Gallup in a report aired Monday. "It’s something I wouldn’t do," said Howard “Hoot” Gibson, of DeYoung’s extended absence. “There is no alternate; no one can fill in. It might make a difference at election time if someone decides to run against him.” DeYoung is the District 6 commissioner, which includes all of Orangeville and Prairieville townships as well as pan of Yankee Springs Township“I’m very- disappointed m Jim,” said Dull. “I’m really surprised he did it. The hardest part is we don’t have his knowledge and exjk-rtise here because he's not here.” Knowledge and expertise is what the com­ missioners have been using in recent weeks while grappling with a five-year plan for its parks and recreation board and strategic plan­ ning. a cause that DeYoung has strongly endorsed and forwarded. ”1 don’t have a comment, other ihan it would have been helpful to have his input at die strategic planning meetings and (the dis­ cussion on) the parks and rec updated plan," said Stolsonburg. DeYoung did not respond directly to Shellenbarger’s remarks during Tuesday’s official meeting, indead choosing to focus on strategic planning process during delivery of his vice chair’s rept^rt. "Prior to and follow ’n£ Uxiay’s meeting, "c’H be taking the results of the Vision 2016 noting that we held (Jan. 29) and the meetn’g with township, city and villagc officials ;,r>d will include that mtonnation into our strategic plan," reported DeYoung, xs ho did attend either of those tw0 meetings. , In the WBCH interview. DeYodng said ii’esday was the “critica part of t|le stralegjC Panning” and that he had coordin;lled with ^ard Chair Joyce Snow, County ^ministrator Micl,;,el own and strategic Panning consultant Nancy Qh)c |o finahze ,f>e plan al a time >Uten he wOuld iK. L Last week, Bmwn 111 c ^ed commission­ ers that final approval of the plan w ould have to be moved back from March to April to accommodate DeYoung’s vacation plans. DeYoung told WBCH that, during the month of March, "1 will probably be out of town for a few weeks.” Asked for a response following Tuesday’s meeting to Shellenbarger’s direct remarks, See ATTENDANCE, page 2 Trojans and Saxons go green in honor of DJ Nolff Sparty (center), the Michigan Slate University mascot, greets the Hastings Saxon’ at center court prior to the start o! Friday night's varsity basketball contest between the Saxons and Thornapple Kellogg Trojans in Middleville. The gymnasium was filled with green in memory ol DJ Nolff, a Michigan State University student and 2012 Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate, who was killed Jan. 31 in East Lansing. �Page * “ Thursday. Februaiy 13. 2014 — Th« Hastings Banner pAYS OFF, continued from page 1 ■ < - They an additional five to It) minHie bo.ud discus-red other make up day jjtrs added to each school day does not pro but will wait to see what tire state bjde quality instructional time.” he said. .. education decides and il there are more s < pkling thm Mike Allegan, the state superin- days in store lot the district “Wc still have most of February yet to frndent ot schools, has said that adding minto^'hool day is not a viable substitute come,” he said. “I’m hoping we an* done [with snow days], but you never know, sai ✓,)r full days of instruction. . ; Cooley said he doesn’t know when the Cooley1. . Last year, the governor signed .1 law that, State "ill render a decision regarding makep time for snow days foi the 2013-14 school for the 2012-13 school year only, allowed dis­ car but said he doesn’t anticipate it will be tricts to extend the school day (o make up or non lost time. “J know there has been some talk about ... •Administration started talking with the ’ JLA a couple ot weeks ago. with the pletho- such a bill for this year, but I’m not aware ot h ot snow days, about w hat things might look a bill being submitted.” said Dave Murray, jke down the road." said Cooley. “I went to deputy press secretary for Gov. Rick Snyder, hr Calhoun Intermediate District and met in an email to the Banner. “It’s actually a lit­ nth four legislators for breakfast the other tle premature, since many districts have not It has become very clear that there isn’t Used all their allotted snow days at this point, oir.g to I*-’ an) decisions made on what h's an issue that can be addressed in the com­ .bools may have to do to adjust to this win- ing months, should this weather pattern con­ . •r. until Ulis winter is over; J the state board of tinue and additional days are lost." Murray said the Snyder administration Jucalion] is not going to make a decision docs not want people to lose sight of an Coolev said the legislators and Flanagan important point. “The priority is making sure students get h.nc made it clear (hat minutes added to the school day will not be an acceptable substi­ the education and the time in school that they need and are entitled Io," he said. “School is tute lor days of school. With the two make-up days on the books, too important for them and our .state as a five Hastings schools now only have snow whole." days that potentially will need to be made up. In other districts: Thomapple Kellogg Superintendent Tom Star Elementary has four because it was closed an additional day due to a power out- Enslen said the district currently needs to make up at least four days. “There’s nothing to say that we're still not TK schools have been closed II dates going to have to add days at the end also.” he because of weather One day was only a half day and only for high school students. With said. 10 full days off district-wide, officials expect ‘ While there have been concerns that taking away mid-winter break this late in the game they may have to make up at least some of may cause problems for some families, Cooley those days to meet state requirements. The district also tentatively is considering said he feels extending the school year into the June 6 ns a full day for all students. Currently. summer would raise more issues. ' “As this might interfere with some people’s 11 is only scheduled as a half day for high plans, so might going into the second week school students. In a di strict-wide parent memo, Enslen said after school has been scheduled to be out,” he said. “That could interfere with some sched­ the June 6 date is tentative, and other actions ules; and,' in my opinion, we are better off may still be needed to make up the missed having the interference Feb. 17, than with days. Enslen said he’s been in contact with other some students’ final exams. 1 think wc need to avoid conflicts at the end because, for high school officials and legislators about the snow school students, those can be pretty high- day issue. He said uncertainties remain, including whether the district will lose more stake things at the end of the school year.” days due to (|)e wcxther. 1 ,K’ high school ‘’raduation date of May 22 w’n "ot be nKcLted by the weather days, ^cording fl> sdloO| officials. Maple ValiCy Schools has med 10 snow d*yi and one two-hour delay of the six days allotted for lhc 2013-14 school year, said Superintendent Michelle Falcon Shc Sj*id .she remains hopeful and will be meeting wilh union representatives to deter­ mine a course of action to make up for any lost time. Lakewood has had 11 snow days. At this point, the last day scho°l wiH l>e Junc *3’ said Superintendent M‘kc °’Mara . “Canceling school is n°’ an exact scicncc- I appreciate the understanding of our parents as we deal with our w inter mads,” he .said. went on to sa-v ,.hat l*Pica,|yFebruary has been the month with more snow days than any olhcr. so it remains to be seen just where the district will end up by the time spring arrives "Unless they make a change in Lansing to allow us to add minutes, we have to add the additional days at the end of the year. It is very possible they will make that allowance, and wc would then look at all our options." O’Mara said he would not be the one to cancel spring break. , Delton Kellogg has had 10 snow days, but Superintendent Paul Blacken said the district started the year with a cushion over and above the 1,09g hours required. “At this time, we still have about 4.5 hours of a cushion before we would have to make up any (days]. When we gel to that point, we will meet with the union leadership to see if wc want to alter our calendar ... so we don’t have to add days; otherwise we will add days to the end of the year.” Delton Kellogg Schools are slated to finish the year Wednesday. June 4. allowing for a couple of days being added to the end of the school year, and still finish that same week. Graduation will be June 8. and seniors will have to be done bv June 4. The rest of the'school could go later, said Blacken. Staff writers Julie Makarewicz. Donnie Mattson, Shari Carney, and Constance Checseman also contibuted to this article Kiwanis Club hears fr0111 Key Club, honors studett Shelby VanderMel (left) and Tnsta Straube, vice president and president respec lively, of the Hastings High School Key Club, update Kiwanis Club members on the student club’s activities. ATTENDANCE, continued from page 1 pc Young provided no direct retort. “It was a personal attack." he assessed, “but. at the end of the day, I hope people will remember me for my effectiveness as a com­ missioner and not for those check points on the attendance sheet.” In other business, the board: • Approved a Farmland and Open Space thriven ation application for two parcels’of moperty in Woodland Township owned by Jeralee Mazurek and Mazurek Farms/ The board denied a similar application for an accompanying third parcel because agricul­ ture is not a permitted use under current light industrial zoning. • Approved claims in the amount of $44,548, prepaid invoices in the amount of $3,176,719. and commissioners’ payroll in (he amount of $7,458. ' • Approved the appointment of Regina Vbung. R.S. to serve on the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee as a repre­ sentative for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department for the remainder of a three-year term that expires Oct. 31. The position was vacated by Eric Pessell. who is no longer employed by the health department. • Responded to questions posed by citizen Jack Miner at the Feb. 4 meeting regarding die substance and details of an issue for which the beard moved into closed session as part of meeting on that date. Responding for the board. Snow said that because the matter, described as “pending litigation" on the Feb. 4 agenda, still awaits resolution, legal counsel has urged the board to provide no further Retails. However, the matter is not a lawsuit. 4s Miner queried, but rather a worker’s com­ pensation settlement claim. All costs associat­ ed with the negotiations and final settlement ^re being tracked, and no monetary damages w ould be assessed the county. • Received a preview from Dull on an ongoing battle to be renewed at next week’s committec-of-lhc-whole meeting on a rewrit­ ing of and amendments to the county Open Space Preservation Ordinance and its Farmland Preservation Ordinance. Dull pre­ sented copies of the proposed revisions, say­ ing it has "been a real sore spot because of the wording." Stolsonburg questioned the need for the process or the ordinances themselves, “Jim. a person has the ability to protect land through a deed ordinance indefinitely," pointed out Stolsonburg. to which Dull replied that the Farmland Preservation Ordinance is needed to provide legal clear- ance for a farmland preservation board to accept donations. “1 just don’t want the county funding it." said Dull. “In the past we've given [budget] overages to the Agricultural Preservation Board, but I don’t want to see funding coming out of the general fund. Snow assured all combatants that the joust­ ing will continue a ^( w eek’s meeting The board meets b \ committce uf-thewhole session Tuesday.il ek 11. beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting clambers at the court­ house, 220 W. State St.,Hastings. Becky Maurer was the Kiwanis Student of the Month for October. She is joined by (from left) Kiwanis Club President Phyllis Fuller and parents Tom and Kathy Maurer. Becky donated her $50 to Heifer International. Jordan Lake Trail project receives $15,000 grant Members of the Jordan Lake Trail Board were sporting happy faces and flashing smiles all around as they were presented with a S 15.000 grant from Consumers Energy Foundation at February’s Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce meeting Feb. 5. It was fitting that .the presentation was made to the trail board during the monthly chamber of commerce meeting at the Freight House Museum. Chris Thelen, area manager for Consumers Energy in Clinton, Eaton, Ionia, Ingham and Shiawassee counties, had first learned about the Jordan Lake Trail plans from chamber member Carolyn Mayhew and recommended they contact his employer to apply for a foundation grant. The result was the $15,000 grant. This donation, in combination with others, will be used as urgently needed matching funds for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant that will be instru­ mental in beginning construction on a portion of the trail from Lakewood Middle School to the Barry County line of Eaton Highway in the northeastern comer of Barry County. Eaton Highway runs along the northern border of Barry County, with its name changing to Voider Road and lOSth Street. The DNR Trust Fund application is due by April 1. Consumers Energy Foundation, the philan­ thropic arm of Consumers Energy, provides funding for a variety of areas, including edu­ cation, community/civic and cultural devel­ opment, social services, the environment and emerging issues. Last year, .Michigan non­ profit organizations received more than $8 million through the foundation, which is funded by company, employee and retiree contributions. Senior Kayla Kalmink (center) was the student of the month for November. She is joined by Kiwanis Club President Phyllis Fuller (left) and mother Deb Hatfield. Kayla donated her $50 to Hastings Public Library. Look good, fool groat... without tho wait! Now offering semo-day crowns made with tho latest digital dental technology * • : A ole A Phyllis Fuller (left). Kiwanis president, presents a Student ol the Month certiflrata and S50 check to Maddie Youngs for the Maty Youngs Scholarshin Fund iuhhh- 6 the daughter of Chase and Stacy Youngs. starship Fund. Maddie ts M Dental Group Tuxh Do Mou Thw Cat* Fooa www.goledentey^^ Hastings Kiwanis Club members heard about the work of some local teens and hon­ ored the most recent Student of the Month, Maddie Youngs, Feb. 5. Key Club President Trista Straube and Vice President Shelby VanderMel were the main speakers for the weekly meeting. Die two updated members on recent community serv ices provided by the high school's Key Club, which is .sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. The high school club raked leaves tor seniors, will host the Snowball Dance, is working with United Way and the backpack program, is raising money for several causes and is con­ tinuing to develop opportunities to reach out in the community. .he club honors a Hastings n on h Th” lT.W SClvCled as s'ud':n, n ho e„ I>'“‘I dWa'CS 550 ,o non thosen by the student. ehoseU!n <.'.'hC !a,W,r> S,udcnl of "« Sdu,!-,, I i i.‘K’ awar<1.10 Mary Youngs KavlaK itn l>Irv,OUs honorees were Month who o’1 k‘ Noven^r Student of the as her r - -S<? cclctl Hastings Public Library Maurer orSaniza<‘OD and Becky ^hocho .\iO.Ctobcr SlUl,ent of the Month donation^ C‘kr Inlvn,alional for ltK’ dub’s at ,neels L*ach Wednesday a the Episcopal church in Hastings. �Hastings Township will enforce clean up of burned out homes bj < on^"«ChreM.man ... ................ vulnerabler, Staff Writer meeting in Southfield, recently, just to m). you know, that wc are a member. But I learned a lol of interesting ideas, creative ideas.’’ of {-ire Insurance Benefits paid t । ‘25 ' 'Ehe idea of a efficient recycling system is CI5 wh0 experience .he Ios‘ or , supported by township and non-township res­ thcirhomefolire. pan,al ,0” idents alike according to Brown, and is paving the way for Barry County to reduce properties where a fire »ln. required to be cleared and cIcanwlTs ST the affects of residential consumption on the 0Wner and to ensure that the necessarv wmk environment. The addition to the EMS budding is mov­ is completed, the township wilI fund, pinced e«l)w. 4*^*^ ing along, according to Keith Murphy, trustee, with the design phase complete and done. '' hen asked at Tuesday’s monthly mectine bids having been awarded. A hiccup to the expansion was found to be a gas line that will if the action was tequited .« k m ci.-cd. Township qCk.tK byyAl':" have to be moved from what will be the underneath of the expanded section of build­ „Plamed that no. n did noI hav<_ ing. the pap< t« hen such ;icljon is |nJ. “The gas company will Ise moving the line, >murancc companies arc notified. The tow,; but not until April or when the ground thaws." ship tire chief is dlc conta(:t n said Murphy. “/\lso. one of the guide w ires of insurance communique. the EMS Tower has been re-located per earli­ Jim Brown, supervisor, updated board er recommendation, however, the lower itself members on the possible location of the new hxs been overloaded. It’s 22 years old and recycling module currently in the works. needs to be re-inforced. Old equipment and Discussion w-as held suggesting the first and materials will be removed, and re-cabling will tnal location be at the township hall, allowing be done, as well.’’ for momtonng and problem resolution. Mennell reminded the board that she has \ e don i want it uncontrolled until wc recently purchased a new computer tower can work the bug’s out of the proccss/cquip- from Dell to comply with recommendations ment, said Brown. The recycling system, from the Slate. with collaborative design by Brown, is mov­ "The Windows XP operating system will ing forward amid rumblings of a county wide no longer be supported after April," said proposal. The tow nship has earmarked funds Mennell, “so I have purchased a new system to purchase a defunct trailer to be retrofitted with Windows 7 to facilitate the transition." with recycling mechanisms that facilitate the Microsoft has been informing consumers collection and recycling of residential waste. over the last year that Windows XP software Brow n has researched the cost of purchas­ will not be supported after April of this year, ing an empty 53-foot trailer, finding three that according to Mennell. According to were reasonable, conditionally, but only two Microsoft’s webpage for Windows products, that he felt were affordable. after April 8, technical assistance for “I found three, two with a price that is Windows XP will no longer be available, right, and one with a price that is wrong.’* including automatic updates. If consumers joked Brown "Also. I have joined the continue to use Windows XP after support Michigan Recycling Coalition and attended a ends, computers will still work but might &.. become mine vulnerable tl simscs. Those desinng n eneou.;^ by dows.microsoftcotn-cr fhe township t McKee, represent*^ Energy, who infonned Consumers Energy is ,r«> risks and "«•>«,<,„ ilIV • eit Dennis 5. ‘’’Miners • tip of ( (^>ng in lhc . ‘ community in the coming s concerning the installation of Smart. • “ “Consumers Energ)’ L P J , r ,ls electric meter technology a<r0\.r< Slalc-’‘ saij McKee “The smartjnekr are now jn Muskegon County. Allege County. Ottawa County. Oceana County 8 . ni bounty." KcKce stated that the n t,^ cxp<xu the new meters to reach Barry Counly by ncM VC3F. Brown gently chided count) commission­ er. Howard Gibson, asking nim if somebody would look into the couniy s website and update it with current in««n. "Il needs consistency, pointed out Brown. “Do you have someone who is responsjbjc for the upkeep? Please look into it. Gibson replied that her would forward the township’s complaint to the board of comntis- 11 Brown also chided media for eluding in hist month’s township coverage, of a possible road millage. . “Hastings Charter is not doing a mad mill­ age. period.” clarified Brown. Brown noted the radio ads by the Barry County Road Commission s Brad Lamberp. were created them to appeal to couniy resi­ dents to strongly consider a county-w ide road millage. Several townships in the couniy are being infonned of the shortfall in funding to the commission to maintain county roads. Lamberg has been traveling from township to township and all municipal offices encourag­ ing officials to prioritize road maintenance during their respective budget workshops. HOSPITAL, continued from page 1 a new- hospital were made in 2007 but were put on hold because of the economy’s insta­ bility and the unknown implications of com­ ing health reform legislation. The green light was .signaled by a master facility plan task force appointed by the hos­ pital’s board of trustees that cited the critical need for space to accommodate modem sur­ gical technology, expand the hospital’s emer­ gency department and allow for more effi­ cient and changing patient care practices and priorities. Also advanced as a critical concern was the age, condition and functionality of the current facility for which needed renovations had been delayed for more than a decade while decisions were being evaluated on how to respond to changing health care delivery’ and reform. One advantage to the delay may have been the time allowed to anticipate and prepare for cost challenges. • Actual construction is estimated at $44 to $45 million, and hospital officials said today that those costs will likely be met from inter­ nal funds built over the past several years, possible long-term debt obligations to be issued publicly or through private placement, and through a fundraising campaign slated for 2015. Once schematic design concepts are com­ pleted. hospital officials expect to host com­ munity forums this summer during which they hope to receive suggestions on the plan and on future use of the current facility. “The board is committed to not leaving a vacant or a derelict building.” said Lewis Blake. “It can be re-purposed, and there has already been suggestions made that it be used as a hospice house, but wc want to be sure that we take it to the community, first. “Instead of us saying what we’re going to do with it. it’s better to ask — and that’s what we plan to do." Whatever the future plans for the current facility. Nathan Tagg. a member of the Pennock Health Services board, is elated that area residents will also be able to access health care with more options. . “It’s an opportunity for us to offer health care in a more efficient and modem manner.” ’ Tagg. '‘People won’t have to go out of town forlhc most rnodcrn Pa,icnt nceds- Now •|| be able to give that same experience, and thev won’t have to drive to a bigger city.” ‘ From a community marketing perspective. Hnine Dalman. executive director of marketng and the Pennock Foundation, likes that C°"we Vgoi»g lo havc a ncw faci,ity wilh • 1 litv in the surrounding community.’’ she V1S,b,“which is going make il more attrac!>ayS’,. ..ringing in ncW physicians,” I,Vh i -idditional traffic is also expected to 1Ul 1 t t citv and county economic develbc a boon 1 kewis Blake says she’s lookopment e o wor|tfng with the City of ing Call 269-945-9554 anv lime for Hastings Banner classified ads Hastings and with Barry’ Couniy to use the new hospital not only as a welcoming center to the community, but as an enticement for guests to visit and to stay. “In three years, we’ll all be really proud of what we’ve been able to provide in health care for this community,” she promises. Great Backyard Bird Count starts Friday Birdfeeder visitors like this white-breasted nuthatch will be the weekend celebrities when the 17th annual Great Backyard Bird Count kicks off Friday, Feb. 14, and runs through Monday, Feb. 17. Anyone anywhere in the world can count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count and enter the sightings online. The infor­ mation gathered by tens of thousands of volunteers helps track the health of bird pop­ ulations at a scale that would not otherwise be possible. Barry County residents are among the most active in the state, with area communities ranking in the top 20 for participation in previous years. To learn more about how to join Ihe count, visit www.birdcount.org. The GBBC is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO THE BEST MOM AND WIFE EVER! Love, Richard, Heidi, and Ricky ~DREW and AZARIA Love you a _ Love, Mom/Grandina ____ ___ CONGRATULATIONS TIM & JESSIE The whole family is thrilled you are LOL amazing HORSES! You are the hest in the whole world! Lots of love, Two People happy VALENTINE’S DAY JOSIE, EDEN, Nora, VIOLET, HAILEY, DARREN & chance yo,u al11 Grandpa & Case ’ ‘ It's Ndlentine's Day and we wanted to tell you how much we all love you, from pa & Cram Fire destroys house in Hastings Two firefighters received minor injuries while battling a house fire at 1118 N. Michigan St. in Hastings late Wednesday morning. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said one firefighter got some glass in his finger and another slipped and fell on the ice, injuring his back. Firefighters were called to the rental home at about 11:05 a.m. Caris said one person was home at the time the fire broke out and was able to escape with­ out injury. Heavy black smoke billowed from the home when firefighters arrived. Firefighters are pictured here climbing to the roof of the home to use a chainsaw to vent the roof. Caris said he does not yet know what caused the fire. Hastings fire­ fighters were assisted by Freeport, Woodland and Nashville fire department as well as the Michigan State Police and Hastings city police. (Photos by Julie Makarewicz) . Hastings DPS director commends workers for snow removal by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings has already logged 80.8 inches of snow, almost 32 inches above its average annual average snow fall of 59 inches — and it’s not over yet. As forecasters were calling for significant snowfall at the beginning of next week, Hastings Department of Public Services director Tim Girrhach took time during his monthly report at the Hastings City Council meeting Monday night to praise the efforts of DPS crews to keep the streets and parking lots clear of snow and ice. Girxbach said the city’s street maintenance and water budgets have been stressed due lo the weather. . . “We’ve had three I water main breaks) in the last three days," he said. "And, 1 think we’ve had seven in the last two weeks. "So, the conditions out there are pretty rough." said Girrbach. "But, things are going fairly well. Kudos to the DPS staff who are responsible for all of the clearing of streets and parking lots. It’s an extremely tiresome and repetitious task; and, they do il very well." Al the end of Girrbach’s report, Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said he and Girrbach had met and decided that, while as a cost-cutting measure the city does not allow employees to lake city vehicles home, they were making an exception for street and con­ struction supervisor Larry’ Knowles. “Because it is very cumbersome for Larry to drive back and forth, and he is putting in a lot of lime at night and he needs to have tools wilh him to assess various situations, we did make a decision today lo let Larry take a vehicle home," he said. “I think it is a pretty minor cost to pay for someone who is on call 24 hours and is coming in a lot. • “He has made huge contributions, not just to the department from a work perspective; but, also a morale perspective too,” said Mansfield. “We have a great workforce, and I think they really enjoy working wilh him and he has gone the extra mile. This will go a ways to recognize his contributions to the municipality without a lost of cost.” "Good decision,” said council member Bill s Even after all these years, you still know how to surprise me. Love you always, B PAUL ALLEN IVtARTENS happy VALENTINE'S DAY POOH BEAR! fove you as biy as the sky! Bear, JJ, A^^oMay, and |!I greatest gift I have ever heen given from God! Love, Betty Jane, to the moon and hack MISS MEYA~ Ttroyevan" I love yoU t0 tfte <IF GODSPEED! I love you in00tl und hack! m ore...Mom •”MEMA ALRIGHT STARLIGHT IFs Negus this time! get dU’ttt/! Love, Jason Redman. In other business, the council: • Heard Mayor Frank Campbell present Barry Community Cares (formerly Love. Inc.) director Steve Reid with a proclamation honoring the nonprofit for the service il pro­ vides to members of the community, who are in need. "It is a privilege to work with the people of Barry County, and I’m glad we can be here,’’ said Reid, upon receiving the proclamation. . • Unanimously approved a motion direct­ ing city staff to negotiate the same terms with Sprint, whose lease contract expires in 2016, as the city has with AmeriTower and is offer­ ing AT&T. • Went into closed session to discuss the purchase of real property. No action was taken when the council reconvened to opeq session. . • Heard a report from Girrbach about the public meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 4, with city staff and council members present, to get public comment regarding the city’s parks and recreation plan for the future of the parks and pedestrian trails. Girrbach said about 20 citizens attended and offered comments, which will be compiled and used to develop the 2014 parks and recreation master plan update. j Diabetes-prevention program set MSU Extension will host an information session about a national program to help pco-: pie diagnosed with prediabetes decrease anti even prevent the development of diabetes Thursday, Feb. 20. from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S’. Broadway. Hastings.. Incorporating small changes in eating and physical activity, this program may produce a 5 to 7 percent weight loss, thereby decreasing a person’s chances of developing diabetes. The information session is free. Register by calling 269-945-1388. " HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ZA-ZA Love, Aunties & Unde Glen HONEY, Roses are Rea HAPPY Violets are Blue VALENTINE’S DAY My heart and STEVEN passion GEORGE BOLO Belongs to you. I love you Will you he so muchl my Valentine? Love, Your Dearest One Your Woma/NF TO MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE who chopped off her hair, hut I don't care because she is still hot & mine for life! 1 finally did il Carrie . joe) �Pag* * — Thursday, February 13, 2014 — The Hflbbngs Banner Did you I see? City missing great red Riverside dining estate opportunity A pleated woodpecker looks for food among Ihe bark of a tree along the Thomapple River in Hastings. Jodi White of North Taffee Drive captured this photo last week, along with one of four robins that had landed to drink from an open spot on the river. The robins were mingling not far from where a bald eagle landed last week. Birds are keep* ing life interesting for a lot of snow­ bound or snow-bored people. Pileated, by the way, is a fancy word for crested. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. MI 49058; or email new$&'j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you Because of its location next to the Riverwalk, a park, the river and the library, the former Ace Lawn and Garden store has potential far beyond a parking lot. Prime property for sale. Next to a park, along the river, adjacent to a recre­ ational trail, near a historic trestle pedestrian bridge, across from a public library in downtown Hastings, right on main street. remember? Teachers return Banner May 12, 1960 Honored by colleagues — Among the Barry County teachers and school administrators honored at the Barry 1,Education Association meeting held Recently in Nashville were (standing, from left) Merle Wheeler, Woodland; Mary Jackson, Middleville; Walter Perkins, Hastings; Arthur Lathrop, Barry County's retiring superintendent of schools; Irene Dickerson, Delton; Margaret Boulter, Delton; Lucille Yarger, Woodland; Helen Wade, Hastings; Minetta Crumback. Middleville; (seated) Elizabeth Martin, Pleasantview; Lois Wickham, Have you Algonquin Lake; Mary Walton, Nashville; Eloyse Leonard, Delton; and Carrie Caley, Nashville. Gladys Miller) (Photo by met? An advertisement in the Sun and News is partly responsible for Paul Jackson’s return to music. Not that a music major from Central Michigan University could ever really leave music, but Jackson docs con­ cede that his alto saxophone sat under the piano for a long, long time. Now Jackson, 61, is one of the gifted members of the Thomapple Wind Band, and the instrument he learned to master begin­ ning in sixth grade represents, he says, “one of the few things I’m really good at.” Jackson’s neglecting to mention, though, his mastery at slinging newspapers. He’s one of the Reminders prized delivery' driv­ ers and every weekend — despite snow and ice — delivers 1,000 copies in the Ijkc Odessa and Woodland areas. He hasn’t quit his regular-weck job. either, as a Grand Rapids Press delivery driver. An Alto resident. Jackson is strategically located for his routes. It also helps that he has ink coursing through his veins and a love for newsprint. “I don’t know where the experts are get­ ting their information from.” says Jackson of the supposed demise of newspapers. “Every week I have more customers. Newspapers arc important because they give detail behind the stories. Television and radio gives the headline - newspapers give denbe Favorite childhood memory: Living on ^ForWs sc™0® to his readers and his ded Saginaw Bay when I was 11 and 12. TV show I’d like to be on: “Three Broke • (ion to his musical listeners. Jackson is Girls.” a Barry County area bright light. How I’d like to die: In my sleep. Favorite musician: Paul McCartney or Toufthest part of my job: Delivering in 1 . £ ()n Saturday and Sunday mornings. maybe The Whackmastcr. Ted Nugent. My Idea of perfect happiness: .,>nv You can't see. You wonder who fr’s creep/­ Something better than right now. *, . out there. Clatest music ever: Mozart, except for Most desired possession: A Kenwood v*" jfs been proven that listening to TS-2(XX) ham radio. l>is°P?ra1proves (he brain. Music’s important because ... : I don’t A jf, or Renee Fleming? I'm in know why, hut il is. I-atcly. 1 use it for ther­ ,'1>uhi“y,<,rSwifl apy. jpvc u 11 Saunders, assistant director Greatest achievement: My children and MY * rMLL Ke genuinely liked Mil­ grandchildren. _____________________ If I could go k...«. :n tinn*: I 4 hack to -’.her .han lli«-hingnWsic ’ , Advice tn » 1c ^nri: Pursue your interests, do u?°Ung t 1,0 bcM’ ,,ot Best trin 1 ' 0 L* three weeks m “r *±. Sou.Sb drt.a,| 6: i:;r-,',‘ , ^inhuullaU-. ...... ",C1^ Sounds like a great real estate listing, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, the city doesn’t see the potential. City officials arc again telling us how wise it will be to tear down two more buildings so we can create more parking space in downtown Hastings. It’s a story' we’ve heard before. About five years ago only a firestorm of protest saved the historic former library building on Church Street from being razed to make room for more parking The latest proposed parking lots are properties purchased by the Downtown Development Authority from the Bolthouse family after they moved the downtown Ace Hardware business and lawn and garden center across from the current, library into the former Felpausch Food Center building. That deal allowed the Bolthouses lo move into new quarters, bringing all departments together on one floor and bringing new life to the east side of (own. Instead of thinking creatively about drawing new business downtown lo keep the former Ace properties on the tax rolls, city officials have reignited the parking space discussion and, like all of America, arc again paying homage to the impor­ tance of the automobile in our communi­ ties by tearing down buildings to make way for parking lots. I agree that the former toy store build­ ing owned by the Bolthouse family on the comer of Apple and Jefferson streets is not large enough, $0 tearing it down lo add more parking at the city lol located there makes sense. Plus, ihe city just recently announced the purchase of the Moose Lodge near the former toy store. Tearing down the one-story portion of the Moose building will allow even more parking. The original two-story brick portion of the Moose structure may be converted to retail development. But the former lawn and garden center on Apple Street has commercial possibili­ ties and should be offered to someone with a great idea for its potential use. rather than being tom down for yet another park­ ing lot. Thai’s what Community Development Director John Hart is sug­ gesting in order to provide additional parking to support the city’s Riverwalk trail system which passes by it. Last year, the city purchased a bumedoul structure at the end of West Mill Street, taking it off the tax rolls with the idea of making a special entrance to the trail system. But is the trail system an eco­ nomic development tool? Will it bring more consumers to the city, adding jobs and additional tax base? I maintain it's not likely. 1 don’t have any problem with the city’s trail system, it’s great for city residents, and it promotes getting outside for basic physical fitness, but to promote the idea that il attracts visitors to the downtown is a stretch. Tearing down another structure and taking it off the lax rolls forever is not in the best interest of the Hastings taxpay­ ers. Back in 2008, after the new library was built, the city had a big decision to make as to what should become of the former library building on Church Street. Tlie decision would impact future taxable property in the city, not unlike current plans. Alter some debate back then, city offi­ cials decided lo take bids on the Church Street building, requesting an offering price and plans on how the bidder would use the structure. The city received sever­ al bids. One came from the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which offered $200,000 for additional office space. Bondorek Enterprises of South Lyon sub­ mitted a proposal for $200,000 and a detailed explanation of the use for one or several tenants. Thomas Walker submitted a proposal of $130,000 with plans of turning the build­ ing into an arts and theater venue that would include a recording studio. William Barry’ of Hastings offered the city $90,000 for the property and a proposal to redevel­ op the building to lease il to one or more tenants. And Gregory Gilmore of the Gilmore Collection of Grand Rapids, offered to purchase the building for $1 and presented plans to open a restaurant in the historic building. Thirty days after the bids were closed. The Encore Group of Grand Rapids sub­ mitted a late bid of $350,000 minus $35,000 for a brokerage fee and $25,000 for the parking that was not included in the sale. The bidder offered no explanation of its plans for the building. I’ve always felt that it was the Gilmore Group using the Encore Group to submit a late bid because they sent a weak bid of $1 the building to tum it into a restaurant. Once the bids were in, city council members formed a committee lo review the bids and to come up with a recommen­ dation on which bid to accept The com­ mittee suggested that the city accept the Encore bid. and once the council had a chance to review the recommendation and look their suggestion and began negotiat­ ing the details. The opportunity lo turn a city property over to a taxpaying business rather than convert it into a non-taxable city-owned parking lot looked lo be a real possibility. After weeks of deliberation, however, Encore rejected the city’s offer, and the city ended up selling the property lo the county. Again the property is governmentowned and remains off the taxable proper­ ty list. City officials still seem to be caught up in this drive to expand downtown parking spaces with little or no regard to tax rev­ enue, not to mention the added cost of annual maintenance. The city presently has more than 500 parking spaces in the downtown area. Wilh growing financial pressures on small towns all over America to provide servic­ es to its residents, Hastings would be bet­ ter served to offer the former Ace Lawn and Garden property to anyone with an idea to rehab the property, put it to good use, provide jobs — and keep it generating lax revenue. Looking back to the days when the for­ mer library brought a number of bids from parlies who had a business idea should give city officials the assurance today that someone else might have a great idea for the use ol lawn and garden structure. City taxpayers should also be asking an additional question: “How much parking do we really need?” With the purchase of the former Ace toy­ store the city will able to add a number ?h r !Wrkin- SP^ « block n4 iS a« 1 ,m,led sPaces for some time. But to add parking at the end of the .shop­ ping istnct at the lawn and garden center dwsn 1 make much sense. Some would ^\lhcJ,braO’ could use the additional KVi iUl library has its own lot and fl A Slatc Sl™ ‘br any over­ flow 11 might need. Who knows, maybe no one will be ,n Pu^hasing the old structure, if th. C C11’ base lo tcar b down but, ere is a potential buyer, city officials A l° laxPa>’ers 10 And a buyer who nng in tax revenue along with the P°ss‘ ilities of adding more jobs and a great new business to dow mow n Hastings. Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics, Inc. �trt The Hact ngs Banner — Thursday Fetxvary » ♦ ?.0'A State News Roundup j Regional propane shortage continues House bills would mean handouts for gas companies lb the editor; Recently. I received information from the Sierra Club m regard to House B™8&5 explaining that this bill is a lax and oil developers that would decrease our hou : and aS House Bills 4885. 5284. 5255 and 5274 have already moved out of committee and could be 'non Thi * ?C H°USC ot Representatives soon. This package gives oil and gas drillers a tax break for ’enhanced recover)- operations’ using carbon dioxide. It also expands their eminent-domain rights for the construction of new pipeline and the transportation of mas­ sive amounts of CO- needed for these opera­ tions. Enhanced recovery means pumping CO~ into old oil wells to stimulate production of wells. There arc several reasons to question the wisdom of giving the oil and gas companies another lax break and more special privileges. As an environmentalist. I believe that pursu­ What do you ing carbon fuels that continue to pollute our air. water and our health is old school and delays the inevitable change to renewable. Also it is not a wise choice to use taxpayer money when the oil and gas industry is one of the most profitable international industries, achieving record profits both domestically and globally multiple times. Michigan's cur­ rent severance tax is 6.6 percent for oil and 5 percent for gas. Kansas is set at 8 percent; Oklahoma is 7 percent, Texas at 4.6 percent on oil and 7.5 percent on natural gas. We shouldn’t reduce our state revenue to give handouts to oil and gas companies while we bear the burden for them. Justice depends on a public that is informed and sometimes enraged. Contact your representatives and express your outrage. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: The Committee to Restore a Part-time Legislature needs 400.000 signatures by July 7 to put its suggestion on the November ballot which, if approved, w ould leave only three states with true, lull-time legislatures. Should Michigan voters approve this change? 86% ■ 14% Karen Fifelski, Hopkins For this week: All-American college football player Michael Sam announced last weekend that he is gay. If, as expected, Sam becomes a firstround draft choice this summer, he will become the first openly gay player in the NFL. Is football, and America, ready for this precedent? □ Yes □ No Gov. Rick ’;sui,d an exec­ utive order, extend t Ma Ji ,cncTiy emer­ gency in Michign h l. n,e cntrry emergency contm. a shortage of propane in the staUP The executive ‘^^rend ice waivers for,b ■’ hycr heating oil and propane, ej>‘ • *e individuals to exceed the nunibe s and consecutive days in which thc> • °* Ihe previous order was to expire Ieb. |j (•*lm week. Snyder announced wrlly step, ,hc R taking to help Mtchig- nders wh0 ()aV(. affected by the 6h?rt" C "dln8 additional heating and financial assistance. and efforts lo increase supplyThe propane shortage and severe winlcr weather have caU’very delays and unusually high P[,ces. or customers in the state who rely on hean^ °>1 and propane. Though recent efforts have helped, the shortage is still making an impact, and resi­ dents in need of heating assistance arc asked to call 211 or visit nucntgan.gov/heaiingassistance for help. The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund also provides help for combat veterans who arc in need of heating assistance. They should visit the website or call 517-284-5299 for help. Propane dealers and distributors who are interested in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s loan assistance program should call 888-522-0103 or visit michiganbusiness.org. For more information about being prepared before, during and after an emergency or disaster, visit michigan.gov/beprepared. Some snowiest U.S. cities not far away Though it’s not the most prestigious of lists nor one to make officials shudder, four Michigan cities were.among the top 10 snowiest U.S. cities this winter, as of Tuesday. And Grand Rapids, the closest city to Barry Couniy. is just one place and about 2 1/2 inch­ es behind Buffalo, N.Y.. notorious for its abundant snowfall. Toledo and Detroit, which average less than 30 inches a year, have already received about 70 inches of snowfall. globe.com, is The list, by Yes No deemed "a fun national snow contest for the snowiest city in (he United States with a pop­ ulation of 100,000 or more.” Avciagc I Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. 108.5 94.7 92.2 83.6 72.7 71.8 70.8 67.4 65.0 64.5 1. Erie. Pa. 2. Buffalo, N.Y. 3. Grand Rapids 4. Syracuse, N.Y. 5. Rochester, N.Y. 6. Ann Arbor 7. Detroit 8. Toledo 9. Billings, Mont. 10. Flint • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. 72.9 68.2 56.3 86.1 65.2 57.3 27.3 24.8 30.3 31.8 Sochi Olympics to end with Michigan wool Debbie McDermott of Stonehedge Fiber Mill in East Jordan says she never imagined that her daughter’s 4-11 project would grow large enough to attract the attention of Ralph Lauren, the company named for its founder, the world-famous fashion designer, and sup­ ply wool for U.S. athletes in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. The McDermotts bought a farm in 1988 so they could have two horses. The following year, their daughter Jamie asked if she could raise two sheep as a 4-H project, says McDermott. This small beginning grew into a thriving fiber mill recognized for high-quali­ ty, soft wool. The connection to Ralph Lauren and the Olympic Games began in the summer of 2012 when a clothing designer from New York stopped in to the farm’s shop, according lo a press release by Kendra Wills, of Michigan Slate University Extension. The designer was on vacation and found the farm because of the tourism sign along a state highway. McDermott says the customer did not reveal which fashion designer she worked for. She purchased one skein of yam and left. A few months later, McDermott received a call from the Ralph Lauren office in New York request­ ing a color card and yam samples. In January 2013, an order for 3,000 pounds of wool yam came from Ralph Lauren for the closing-cere­ mony athlete sweaters. McDermott calculated that by the time the order was completed, they had spun 4.000 pounds of wool. An average fleece weighs about six pounds, so it took 13.334 sheep from all across the U.S. lo supply this order, said McDermott. The wool was sourced by a South Carolina company and then sent lo North Carolina to be dyed. Then it was shipped to Stonchedge Fiber Mill where McDermott pin drafted, spun, plied, rolled on to cones and steamed the wool. Then it was shipped to California where the sweaters were made. The closing ceremony for the 2014 Olympics will be Feb. 23. Hunting incidents down In 2013 The Department of Natural Resources released its final tally on hunting incidents that occurred in 2013. A total of nine inci­ dents were reported, including one fatality. The total is lower than 2012, when 15 hunting incidents, including one fatality, were report­ ed. Of the nine incidents reported in 2013, one was reported in the Upper Peninsula, while the others were reported in Lower Michigan. The first hunting incident, involving a rab­ bit hunter, occurred in February 2013 in Shiawassee County. There were six incidents involving deer hunters during various deer hunting seasons, including the fatality, which occurred on opening day of firearm season. . ♦ • Six the । Nov. 15. in Montmorency < ount)firearm j nine incidents involved self-inflic injuries. l)f jnci* | "We saw a decline in the nurm* one» dents this year hut. unfortunately. v4io[ fatal incident.’’ said Lt. Andrew Iurl,t ’ (| supervises the DNR Law Division’s recreational safety sectionj, importance of the hunter orange law, co with what every' hunter learns in hunted cation classes — these arc all key factor having a safe and enjoyable hunt." Turner noted that no hunters under * .JU of 10 had a hunting incident this ye.'U’youngest hunter involved in an incident vv • 12-year-old in St. Clair County who shot nig at a deer, went over the intended target an struck a chicken coop, which caused the slOfei to ricochet off the coop and strike another 1 j year-old in the arm. I The fatal incident in Montmorency County j involved a 52-year-old hunting from a tret’ stand who suffered a self-inflicted gunshot j wound. I wo incidents this season involved cross- • bows, while the rest involved shotguns orj rifles. No incidents in 2012 involved cross-* bows. Michigan hunting incident statistics for the j past six years arc: 2012: 15 incidents with one fatality 2011: 12 incidents with five fatalities 2010: 14 incidents with three fatalities ! 2009: 18 incidents with two fatalities 2008: 22 incidents with two fatalities 2007: 32 incidents with two fatalities ‘There is no doubt that hunter education I saves lives and reduces injuries.” Turner said. • “We pride ourselves on operating a strong* hunter education program in Michigan, and il j is important that anyone considering hunting as a recreational pursuit complete a hunter education class with one of our dedicated vol­ unteer instructors who arc the backbone of our program.” For more information on Michigan’s hunter education. go to www.michigan.gov/huntercducation. Summaries of Michigan’s hunting incident! reports can be found at www. michigan.gov/conservationofficers. BUSINESS! BRIEFS Hastings-based Walker. Fluke & Sheldon PLC is expanding its lax and accounting business to Richland with the merger of CPA James Jasiak’s business into its operations. Jasiak’s clients will continue to work with Jasiak and his staff in Richland but will now have the added support and expertise of al larger talent pool and a broader array of serv-1 ices, according to a Jasiak statement to J clients. j Walker. Fluke & Sheldon has been in| Hastings for 37 years. It also has an office in I Ionia. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. * • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. 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Frederic Jacobs i/ice President Chris Silverman Bonnie Rapp Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker 490,6 hr. wash in DON HICKLES • SATURDAY, FDIG IT, inc IS HIRING! -Specializing in directional drilling" .NEWSROOM• Sub«r1pUon n„M: S3S M 5 nobO Vandertaan (Eddoi} ^M^tfCopyEdtor) Shari Carney Constance Cneeseman Bonnie Mattson Sand* P0'13”10 ^wvw.dig-it-inc.com , mi 490Sfi<XZ)2 « Mf 4505a Hiring for General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. Must have a CDL and Clean Driver’s License Email resume to john.hendershotfB'dig-it -inc.com r Fax to: 269-945-3084. . APRIL $ CHICAGO • SATURDAY. MAY 3 TICKETS ON SALE NOW AvjtUbii* al lirrfwprujMwHflW c«». outnu 877.W XTTl oi M the hrwKrepetz Olfue. GET YOUR VlJlfFoN- FIREKEEPERS �P.W 6 - Ttiu'.-4-W. 13. 2014 ■■ K ts),0(ls B rnva Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... , grace community CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville, Ml 49073.* Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before lhe sen ice. Nursery. children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd . P.O. Box 408. (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-J3). Delton. Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 xrn, Nursery and Children’s Ministry'. Thursday night Bible study and prayer lime 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Sen ice 7 pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor. Ryan Rote. Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. &Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m . Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9.45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 im. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 xm. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun-days - 10 xm. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult SundaySchool: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 xm.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes, Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail officeftfmci.net or visit www.countrychapclumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ->03 N. Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 • <269) 367-4061. pastor Gary' Simmons. Sunday Worship 9'15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 ' Pastor, Steve Olmstead (269) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School II am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m ; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday night»’6:30 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning sen ice time: 10 a.m. with nursery arid preschool available. . SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewatthias. Wc are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Pray er at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-8 lfott007.n -Church -.Sccrctary-Tre-isyoci, -.Linda Bclson. Office hours. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi A Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sundayevening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), 'Dies., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim&cbchastings.org or sec our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED ME IHODLST CHURCH M-79 East. PO. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058. PaMor Rev Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship 11 a.m. ’ Children’s Sunday School. 10:30 a m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH i()| E Slate Rd.. P.O. Box 273. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-94809(X). Website: www.lifeg.itecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 am. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 pan. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Strcnghtening Famlies Thru Christ" . 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nurscry and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 am. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 am.-10:20 a m. Worship Service: 10:30 aan. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6-30-7:45 p.m., age 4 thro 6lh grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 xm. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9.30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP b ! -MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church.Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6 p.m ; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oxsis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616-731-5194 . GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8.-00 &. 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. Feb. 16 - Men & Women A A 7.00 p.m. Feb. 17 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy- Luckey, http:// www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10.00 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at www.firMchiirchh.i<tings.orfl For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs’ This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, lhe churches and these local businesses: KST 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 •(401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 flexfob 102 Cook lUMrai 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 BOSLEY D®» 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, Ml - Ray Seth Hart, age 82, of CEDAR CREEK, Ml - Minnella Adella Hastings, formerly of ‘he latmmers, of Cedar Creek, age 96, passed awav DeWitt/Mxson/Lansing area, died peacefully at Feb, 2014 in Kalamazoo. home of Vascular Dementia early MondayMinnetta was bom March 23, 19)7 in morning, February 3. 2014. in the arms of his Highland Park, lhe daughter of Marvel Gale wife, Mary Lou Gray-Hart Schopp and Ralph G. Schopp. According to his wishes, cremation has Minnetta was the beloved wife of the late taken place. Visitation will be held on Clare A. Lammers and he preceded her in death Saturday, February 15. 2014 at Girrbach in 2005, being married for 66 years. Clare and Funeral Home in Hastings from 10:30 a.m. to Minnetta lived their entire married life in Cedar 12:30 p.m., immediately followed by the Creek, where Clare wxs the former owner of memorial service at 12:30 pm. the Lammers Brothers Garage. Ray was bom October 27.1931. in Lansing, Minnetta graduated from Oak Park High the son of Harley A and Edith V. Stull-Hart. He School in Illinois and worked as a cxshicr for joined the Navy Reserves in 1947. Following the Delton Kellogg school system. After retire­ graduation from DeWitt High School in 1950. ment. Clare and Minnetta spent nearly 25 years he worked at Motor Wheel Corporation in enjoying their winters and their many'friends in Lansing until being called to active duty in Florida. Minnetta loved to search for sea shells 1951. He was a veteran of the Korean War. and spent early mornings looking for just the serving aboard the Destroyer Escort, USS right shells. She also loved to participate in Hemmingen on both foreign and domestic organized activities both in Florida as well as deployments and was awarded the National her final years at Carvcth Village in Defense Service Medal. He completed his Middleville. Naval career in 1954 as 2nd Class Petty Minnetta is survived by her children. Gale Officer. (Harry) Chamberlin of Fort Smith. AR, Lois Ray then attended MSU on the G.l. Bill (Dennis) Gronewold of Farmerville, LA, graduating with a bachelor's degree in agrono­ Robert (Joan) Lammers of Livonia and Edward my. Early employment was at MSU with (Roberta) Lammers of Kalamazoo; nine grand­ Professor Everson in com breeding and cross children; nine great grandchildren; three great pollination; later in \qles with W.R. Grace great grandchildren and several nieces and Chemical Company; and then co-owning a nephews, who brought Minnetta so much joy­ drywall business. His last employment was in her later years. with Genera) Motors ia Lansing in Technical Minnetta was preceded in death by her sister. ;j|lycc Papineaumrvd two grandsons, Bruce and payout. rearing in 1996 . • Ray was a kind, carrtjg, family-oriented. Jeff Chamberlitk' s « Godly man with bright blue eyes and a broad Minnella’s family received friends Tuesday, smile. He was an all around h;ndy-man from Feb. 11. 2014, at the Williams-Gores Funeral tinkering with his can! to balding his first Home in Delton w here her funeral service was home. He loved to read, golf, f»h and hunt. conducted. Pastor Brent Branham officiated. He was especially fond of realing about the Internment look place in Cedar Creek Civil War and visited lhe Nival Civil War Cemetery. Museum in Columbus, GA. He toured Civil In addition to floral gifts, memorial contri­ War cemeteries including the southern Civil butions to Delton Friends or the Bernard Historical Museum will be appreciated. Please War POW camp in Andersonville, GA, where visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to leave a Yankee POW's were held during the Civil War. condolence message for Minnella’s family. During a side trip to the southern POW camp, he visited Plains, GA. where he met former President Jimmy Carter and former first Lady Rosalynn Carter. He took great delight in preparing lhe annu­ al Thanksgiving Day turkey for all his family until he was no longer able, and he especiallyloved meals made with venison. On December 28, 1991. Ray married Mary Lou Gray of Hastings, expanding his family with two more children and five more grand­ children. • Ray and Mary Lou enjoyed traveling. He always said he wanted to see what was around the next comer. Ray and Mary Lou traveled throughout their marriage, spending 16 winters in Venice. FL, hosting family and friends where he loved the water, walking various beaches to hunt sea shells and shark teeth. He was always willing to try new things including snorkeling, scuba diving and para-sailing. He enjoyed watching the birds, dolphins and by Vonda VanTil gators. He loved deep sea fishing and took par­ Social Security Public Affairs Specialist ticular delight in cookine his catch. The month of February is a time to recog­ Surviving are Ray’s wife, Mary Lou; his children. Michelle Kuikstrn, Michael (Debra) nize a number of unfortunate ailments that Hart, Rebecca Chancy and Susan and Patrick disable and take the lives of too many people. February is American Heart Month, focus­ McGarry; 10 grandchildren. Damara (Lance) ing on heart disease and how to prevent it. Welch, Danielle (Greg) Snyder, Melynie (Jason) Reichard, Kristy Belkc. Rcbecca Every- year more than 700,(XX) Americans have a heart attack and about 600,000 die Ashley Han. Doug (Lisa) Chaney. Jessica from heart disease — making up about one(Chris) Schmitt, Bryan (Heather) Chaney. fourth of the nation’s deaths. National Wear Katie and David Cox and Joseph McGarry; 17 Red Day. Feb. 7, also focuses on heart disease great-grandchildren He is also survived by his — the No. I killer of women. vShf brolher‘in-law Nancy (Morley) and Feb. 4 was World Cancer Day. a chance to Kelly Hodges, sister. Sandra K. Hart; sister-m­ raise our collective voices in the name of aw, Dorothy (C!iffOrd? Hart; his brothcr-inimproving knowledge about cancer. Feb. 14 awjtnd sister-ia-h^ Frederick J. Aniczak and is National Donor Day, encouraging everyone Ueborah Hughes; many nieces, nephews and to become an organ donor, giving the ultimate cousins. J Valentine to someone in need. • Preceding him in dcaih were his mother and These awareness campaigns remind us Airfa‘^r' Edilh V (Stull-Hartl Morley and how critically important Social Security dis­ son m" Harfcy n j ability benefits are for people w ith severe dis­ Kuik rM'lChel1 Hat': son-in-law- Dame abilities and their families. Kuikstn; sister and brother-in-law. Joyce and Many people do not like lo think about dis­ Dunlap; his bn'her. Clifford Hart; < Jews, sou-ins; »d ability- However, lhe onset of disability is unpredictable and can happen to anyone at Loora Penoyer-lhn, nil)dler of his children. any age. Ute unfortunate reality is that one in Ray's'm"” "’'“"Mons may he made m four 20-year-old workers become disabled ays memory l0 p.ruiock Homecare A. before reaching retirement age. When severe illness or injury robs a person of the ability to work and cam a living, Social Security dis­ ability benefits can provide a critical source net l0“ or to leave a of financial support at a time of need. memory orm? g guest y Message for (he faimh- DELTON. MI - LaMar Dale Fisher. of Delton, passed away February 1 • He was born September 14. 1922 in D M County. IN. the von of Wave! and Edith (BalD Fisher. A World War II veteran, he proudly served his countrv in the United States t y. LaMar was awarded the Purple Heart and me Bronze Star. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 422. Delton, a life member of DAV, and a member of the American Legion Post 484, Hickory- Comers. , . He managed the Crystal Flash station in Battle Creek, retiring in 1986. A diehard Detroit Tiger fan. LaMar also enjoyed fishing and going to the casino. LaMar was an avid bow ler, starting in 1951 and bowling two days a week until age 90, with an average of 160. On January 3, 1946, LaMar married the former Myrtle Edick, she preceded him in death on April 27. 2006. LaMar is survived by a son. Bernard (Linda) Fisher of Dowling, daughters, Connie (Andrew) Keeler and Bonnie (Rodney) Esseltine, both of Delton; a brother. Lloyd (Joy ce) Fisher, of Florida; sisters, Veroia Mills of Hastings and Trcva Kenyon of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; nine great grand­ childremand several nieces and nephews. LaMar was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers. Wilver and Donovan Fisher; a sister. LaVctca and a grandson, Kevin Fisher. A graveside service with full military hon­ ors will take place.Thursday. May I, 2014 at I p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated. Please visit www.wiiliamsgoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for LaMafs family SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Disability benefits help* people keep heart You don’t need to have had a hear! attack, organ transplant or cancer to qualify for dis­ ability benefits. However, you must; have a disability that is severe enough to re: ider you unable to work and that is expected to last a y ear or longer, or result in death. 11 you have such a disability, you should start your application now. The most conven­ ient way to accomplish this is online. Just visit www.socialsecurity.gov/appl) fordisability to begin. Vonda VanTil is the public ctfairs specialist for West .Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration. .1045 Knapp St. NE Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@sisa.gov. Call anytime for 27140^51 classified ads 269-945-9*554 or 1-800-870-7085 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, February fl look back at the stories columns on local history in the Hastings Banner TURNING back the PAGES HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP DRAIN #1 State c»f Michiq^nREBY G,VEN» That ’• Russ Yarger, County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry, West Slate Stmt u °n the FebruarY 25th* 2014 at the BarfY County Courthouse, Mezzanine level. 220 nnounced for th Hastings' Michigan, 49058, receive sealed bids and will be opened and publicly Drain #1.” local w Cons,njclion of a certain drain known and designated as “Hastings Charter Township nnned and m.hr .and estabIished in the Township of Hastings, in said County. Bids are due and will bo ■ D,lc,y announced at Three o’clock p.m. on February 25th, 2014. °f 83,(1 Drain’ ,he following approximate quantities, along wilh appurtenances will bo requireo ana contracts let for same: diary, part IV recognizedfor dying in the line of duty, in the Dec. 31, 2009, issue. Bunvell's mother died in May 1886. He was raised by his maternal grandfather, John Perkins of Prairieville. Bunveil was about 17 at the time of this writ­ ing. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22. 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. Thursday, Feb. 4 Donnie McLcay’s birthday today. It is pleasant. The cutters (sleighs) is a running like fury today and it is a thawing. Alzina is washing. Lcta and Lora came to school today. I wrote a line to Hiram Arthur today for Mrs. Charlotte Russell. Leia and Lora have to prac­ tice for a concert tomorrow night. Mrs. Russell here. Addie Carpenter and Mrs. Carpenter here. Lcta and Lora have gone home with Dr. Hyde tonight. Mrs. Charlotte Russell gave me Hiram Arthur’s picture today. I pasted it in my album by the side of Mr. George Nelson’s today. Burwell Scudder 77. I.5’<Z o ~r rrts See TURNING BACK, page 9 12o PRAT KIEVIII.i: PRAIRIEVILLE TwP ■ Scale 'TVO/'LLjo J LrutJi. | Cemetery” r-j ..to f»r At r.^Strnjgjyh C Estimated Quantity Unit Un. Ft. Un. Ft. Lin. Ft. Un. Ft. Syds. Lin. Ft. 1,400 600 2,660 1,900 5.200 4,174 Description Storm Sewer (12"-36") Culvert (12--30") Open Channel Excavation Clearing and Grubbing Erosion Control Blanket Drain Restoration & Seeding . The. bidding D . - documents required for bidding purposes may be obtained from Russ Yarger, at the Barry C°un’y । n Commissioner Office, Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 4 • inn e & Res°urce Engineering, 3800 West River Dr., Suite A, Comstock Park, Michigan, 49321, beginning on February 11th, 2014, and are available for a fee of $25.00. Bidders must obtain bidding documents on or before February 18th, 2014. NOTE TO CONTRACTORS > A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 18th day of February, 2014 at Coimty Courthouse, Mezzanine level, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. nd .and ENGINEER will be present to discuss the project. Prospective bidders are required to atte a and participate In the conference. All bidders must sign in by name of attendee and busi­ ness represented. Only blds from bidders In attendance at the pre-bid conference will be opened. All others will be considered non-responslve. 1 he Contracts will be made with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for the performance of the work in the sum as specified in the bidding documents, reserving to myself the right to reject any and all bids, and to adjourn such letting to such time and place as I shall publicly announce. The date for the completion of such contract and the terms of payment are contained In the contract spec­ ifications. Any responsible person desiring to bld on the above-mentioned work will be required to deposit Bid Surety in the amount specified in the bidding documents as a guarantee that they will enter into con­ tract and furnish the required bond as prescribed by the contract specifications and by applicable law. All bids shall remain open for one hundred twenty (120) days after the day of the bid opening, but I reserve the right at my sole discretion to release any bid and bid security before that date. NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, that on the March 4th, 2014 at the office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner, Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058, or at such other time and place thereafter, to which I. the County Drain Commissioner aforesaid, may adjourn the same, the apportionment for benefits and the lands comprised within the “Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District," and the apportionments Thereof will be subject to review for one day,1 from nine o’clock in the forenoon until five o’clock In the afternoon. At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, the Drain Commissioner will have available to review the tentative apportionments against the parcels and municipalities within the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District. The computation of costs of the construction of the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 will also be open for public inspection by any parties interested. tirmjt I.truerrvnfGJ Jfnrrx. and Review of apportionments for the Hannah (Collier) Falk’s 'i u Of the diary hept fcv Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in M9A. She was born in Courtland County. A'. I’.. and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, hut spent most of ipast/ her years in Prairieville. She and her husband Wiliam Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter r rances married a Merlau, and their daugh­ ter Nettie married Dr. George Hyde. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum. and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. . Irregularity in spelling is dm to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau. Willie Merlau, Lcta Hyde, Lora Hyde. Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law. Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock.'or Dr. Hyde. Some readers may recognize the name Bunveil Scudder. He was the only child of Under Sheriff William who was gunned down by Stephen Durfee in May 1884. The Banner ran several stories on the incident, and die fact that William Scudder was never officially NOTICE Op LETT|NG of DRA|N CONTRACT The drain assessments against land in Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District will be col­ lected in the same manner as property taxes. If the drain assessments against land are collected by Install­ ment. the landowner may pay the assessments in full with any interest to date at any time and thereby avoid further interest charges. Please contact the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner with any ques­ tions about payments of drain assessments. U Q J^O Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code, any owner of land within the drainage district or any city, village, township, district or county feeling aggrieved by the apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner, may appeal the apportionment within ten (10) days after the day of review of appor­ tionment by making an application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. flCCaJli.l'L 1 « k) George, The following is a condensed description of the several tracts or parcels of land constituting the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District located in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: K £ AlrjJJTlutayf O *4 . A •s* Hastings Township, T3N, R8W: Section 28 - The West 660 feet of lhe Northwest n, except the North 550 feet and the South 330 feet there­ of Section 29 - The Northeast n, The East 450 feet of the Northwest n, except the North 1,165 feet and the South 980 feet thereof . o . . iu NOW, THEREFORE, All unknown and non-resident persons, owners and persons interested in the above-described lands, and you: rW Crtun p . fffor^ 4 g Detail from map of 1895 •tfcxp’icA Pamela Jarvis. Clerk of Barry County; Jim Brown, Supervisor of Hastings Charter Township; David Solmes, Barry County Road Commission; Coreen Strzalka, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT); are hereby notified that at the time and place aforesaid, or al such other time and place thereafter lo which said letting may be adjourned. I shall proceed to receive bids for the construction of said -Hastings Charter Township Drain #1," jn the manner hereinbefore stated; and, also, that at such time and place as stated above from nlncLo^^ in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon, the apportionment for benefits and the lands comprised within the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District will be subject to review. -w■Thrown AND YOU AND EACH OF YOU, Owners and persons Interested in the aforesaid lands, are hereby cited to appear at the lime and place of such reviewing of apportionments as aforesaid, and be heard with respect to such special assessments and your interests in relation thereto, if you so desire. Ge,orge. JMf-u.ZZe.Vc. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation should contact Russ Yarger, the Barry County Drain Commissioner, at 269-945-1385, or through the Michigan Relay Center at (800) 649-3777 (TDD) before each meeting to require mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. mt from an 1895 maP shows Hannah Falk’s homo ~ This eXC!?parcel from ihe north, on the west side of the streetManw mnes, fourt^tSed in her diary -Armstrong, Brandstetter ^any °f her neigh­ bars are cef’ielery lsacrosstha slreel and8l^hUyrorthdhfir8^051^'f Pfa*r,e^3d three churches at the time. y 1 0 ber home. Note that This review of apportionments Is consistent with Section 154 of the Michigan Drain Code ol 1956, as amended. Russ Yarger, Barry County Drain Commissioner r;$d4?» t �Financial FOCU$ burnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD •it by Elaine Garlock Happy Valentine’s Day t0 a|| readers. Tonight, the Lake Odessa Area Historical 1. Society will meet at 7 p.m. nt the Freight House Museum. This will the first member­ ship meeting since November. The lYi-Rivcr Museum group will meet •a Tuesday. Feb. IX. at Grattan Museum on Old Belding Road. i:i Vhe genealogy society for Ionia County ■ji mete Saturday at the local museum with 21 ,i present. Included in that number were Lanny •i. and Cindy (Figurskt) Reed of Portland, rcpresetting the Portland Historical Society. Lori n* Fox had an interesting presentation on rural .v schools, complete with textbooks from the » 1950s as well as some from the 1890s show11. ing trends in reading, math and history । approaches to education. For lhe annual treat, Maureen Cross, Rosie Hickey and Maureen Cross provided strawberry shortcake. ,i Where to put the new snow? That is the ». question for homeowners each lime we get n(’ \ another few inches of have to throw lhe snow Mher and each time because of snowbanks along Y driveway and sidewalk. In some n ra ar- . big equipment has been brought n the packed snow into the fields. so here i enough width for two vehicles to meet. Central UMC has two new educational p grams underway. A weekly class meet, Thursday afternoons and also on . evening for a study of the Beatuiudc wrtb filmed study led by the Rev Nicky GumboL Another is meeting monthly kd by * Karen Sordcn to study the new reality n church patterns. This is an evening session. Some of them meet Thursdays so members can eat together as part of the soup supper program, the public is welcome to these meals served 4:30 to 6 p.m. each Thursday. Relatives have been notified of the death ol last week of Sherwood Durkee of Tennessee. His wife is the former Joyce Tingley NOTICE The Bany County Board o! Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers lo serve on tho following Boards/Commissions Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Board (4 positions, 1 position must bo a primary consumer) Central Dispatch Administrative Board, Citizen at Large: Applicants cannot bo affiliated with any organization already Involved with Barry County Central Dispatch. Applicants must be a resident of Barry County. A letter of Intent along with some background information and the willingness to commit to this position must be sent along with the application. Community Corrections Advisory Board (1 position representing Communications Media) Planning Commission (2 positions) Tax Allocation Board (1 general public position) Zoning Board of Appeals (2 positions) Applications may be obtained at tho County Administration Office. 3rd floor of tho Courthouse. 220 W. Stato St.. Hastings: or www.barrycounty.org; and must bo returned no later than 5 00 p.m. on Tuesday. February 18. 2014. Contact 269-945-1264 for more information 77584755 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES •”।' j PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on March 5, 2014 al 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing indude, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Joe Splendario, 4935 Ridgewood Dr. Richland. Ml 49083 for a vari­ ance to allow for the construction of an accessory building containing a guest house that is not located on the parcel of property containing the principle resi­ dence pursuant to Section 6.1 C.1 .c “Special Land Uses". The subject property is adjacent to 4935 Ridgewood Dr., Richland, Ml 49083 - parcel number 08-12-036- I; 088-00 and is located in the R2 zoning district. ,. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the above Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of £ printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the C Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals wilh disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv■; I ices should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number g I set forth above. I Tzsesoec Jim Stonebumer, Township Supervisor TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2014 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE JAKE NOTICE that the Board ot Review will meet at the Township Hall. 10115 S. Norns Rd. Delton. Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2014 assessment roll. The board wiII convene on the following dates for lhe hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agncultural denials: y Tuesday, March 4 2014,12:30 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10, 2014, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 11. 2014, 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice ol the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 10, 2014 Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2014 are as follows: Agricultural 47.55% --------1.0515 Commercial’ 0.9929 50.36% Industrial 48.87% 1.0231 . Residential 45.86% 1.0903 Personal Property 1.0000 50.00% Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes Is expected after comple­ tion of Board of Review. H Jim Stonebumer, Supervisor Prairieville Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township PrairicviNo Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color nation­ al origin, sex or d.sabddy. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice Thn townchip will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individuIL with disability at he ^bng/heanng upon seven-(7) days notice to Prairieville township. ,ndlv,d^,Sh^ J„na^ ,t,o^oqu,ring auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by wntmg or calling. Ted DeVries Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norns Rd., Dolton. Ml 49046 269 623-2726 hiln1>r hc.I>o "ork m ins^Xn2u? is. instead of sticking with flowers or chocolates for your’ Valentine, why not give a gift with a future Specifically consider making a mean­ ingful financial gjfL However, a "meaningfur gift doesn’t gain its meaning frnrn jls sizc, hut rather its impact. What typcs financial gifts can have the greatest effect on the life of jour loved one. Here are a fcw possibilities: *1! u,r‘,a^c gifts — Your valentine may well support the work of a variety of charita­ ble organizations. Why not give to one of them, in the name of your loved one? Not only will >ou k hc1 a group tjwt d()CS goxJ work, but you may also be able to receive a tax deduction for jour contribution, assuming the organization qualifies for tax­ exempt status. And if you give financial aJsc,s’ MKh as aPPrcciated stocks, you may also be able to avoid paying capital gains t«es on the donated shares. • IRA contributions — Many people don’t contribute the maximum annual amount to their IRA (which, in 2014. is $5,500. or S6.51X) if you’re 50 or older). While you can’t directly contribute to your valentine’s IRA, j ou can certainly ufitc him or her a check for that purpose. • Gifts of stock — Like everyone else, your sweetheart uses a variety of products — and he or she might enjoy being an “owner" of the companies that produce these goods. You can help make that happen through gifts of stock in these businesses. A financial advisor can help you through the straightforward process of buying stuck and transferring it ip another person. • Debt payment — Consider volunteering to pay your valentine’s car payment, or credit card payment, tor a month, and then encour- ---STOCKS— The following prices are from the close b “I I I On Valentine’s Day, financial gifts can be sweet of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Allria “ ‘ Group +.72 35.14 AT&T +.49 32.93 BP PLC 48.62 t-34 CMS Energy Corp • 27.93 • ’>.66 Coca-Cola Co 3864 +1.16 Conagra v 2903 -1.74 Eaton +1.34 7020 Family Dollar Stores 6319 +2.74 Fifth Third Bancorp 2117 +.78 Flowserve CP 7319 +2.94 Ford Motor Co. 1435 +.08 General Mills +1.83 4393 General Motors -.57 3525 Intel Corp. 2447 +.65 Kellogg Co. +2 59 5935 McDonald’s Corp +2.24 9533 Perrigo Co. 14737 •7.91 Pfizer Inc. +.43 31-86 Sears Holding +4.73 3372 -.40 Spartan Motors 5.15 +.40 Spartan Stores 21.96 Stryker +4.40 81.14 +.32 TCF Financial 16.02 +2.07 Walmart Stores 74.80 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,291.00 $2022 15.445 662M +36.07 +.73 -483 -128M HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY an investment. I he fewer debts we have, the more we have to invest for our future. • Life and disability insurance - Quite frankly, Ide insurance and disability insur­ ance do not sound like the most romantic of Valentine s Day presents. And yet, if your valentine is also your spouse, your purchase of life and disability insurance may actually be one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give. Of course, your employer may offer some life and disability insurance as employ­ ee benefits, but this coverage may be insuffi­ cient for your needs. After all. if something were to happen to y ou, your insurance may need to provide enough income to pay off your mortgage, send your children to college and perhaps even help pay for your spouse’s retirement. As for disability insurance, many 14 'to supp"'™e"‘ . ................... , 1 . U) supplement they provide, so you may'a And the this coverage w ith a s p< • cven for a possibility of incurring a think. In short time, may be greater • J thfec.jn-!O fact, a 20-ycar-old 'vork£r. ‘ jori. reaching chance of becoming di sab Social retirement age, according to Security Administration. .i.<WJce from a As ym. can see you can "|cntine-s range of financial gif's,o b ., thc ones Day for your loved one. ^•“X'V.dentine that make the most sen c • „. socnk and start “wrapping them up. £Jones This article was wnoi » by y M c:n,inrial written for use b\ your local Edward Jones I Advisor. If you have any counts Mark I). Christensen at 269-9-15 J‘ ■ - • employers' plans am Small but splendid snowflakes by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters . Bentley had documented. The scheme Those of us living in the northern half of placed snowflakes into 10 different classes the country can be forgiven for being tired based on their shapes. Some of thc 10 are — at this stage of winter — of shoveling the ones you arc familiar with — like the snow. I enjoy thc brightness snow can bring beautiful stellar crystals or flakes that look to dark winter days, but I’m getting old like needles or dendrites. Some are not so enough that shoveling the walk in front of commonly published — like those that my house has very little appeal, even look like columns with little caps at their though it’s good for irie to do some honest ends. work before I head into my desk job. I’ve £ppcnlly I read on the EarthSky website now hired a man to plow my driveway, and about work on snowflakes done by 1 feel fortunate to have that service — even Kenneth Libbrecht, a physics faculty mem­ though it means I pay a fee each time wc ber at the California Institute of have significant snow. Technology . He has shown that more intri­ When I’m not grumbling about the labor cate snowflake structures are formed when or cost involved in shoveling and plowing. thc humidity is higher. I remember there is something magical Temperature also affects snowflake for­ about falling snow. And. of course, there is mation. At frigid temperatures, like those considerable beauty in individual below 8 degrees Fahrenheit, snowflakes snowflakes. tend to form in simple shapes. Flakes that Wilson Bentley of Vermont was the first have the branching patterns wc admire tend person to photograph individual to form at higher temperatures. snowflakes using a microscope and cam­ To sum up what I’ve learned from era. Bentley, who lived from 1865 to 1931, Libbrecht, the more beautiful snowflakes amassed a collection of some 5,000 form in relatively wet and warm condi­ snowflake images. His pictures introduced tions. people to the beauty of many diverse The beauty of snowflakes can slip from snowflake forms. In 1925 Bentley wrote: our minds when we have work to do like “Under lhe microscope. I found that clearing a driveway of mounds of snow. snowflakes were miracles of beauty ... But when I’m inside, sipping a nice cup of Every crystal was a masterpiece of design, steaming coffee. I’m ready to contemplate and no one design was ever repeated. Mother Nature’s beautiful handiwork as When a snowflake melted, that design was shown in intricate snowflake patterns — forever lost ... without leaving any record beauty that’s all the more exquisite because behind. ” it is short-lived. You have probably seen a few of Bentley’s pictures at some point or those of Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the the many people who have followed in his rural Nortlnvest, was trained as a geologist footsteps by taking microphotographs of at Princeton and Harvard universities. individual snowflakes. This column is a service of the College of According to the EarthSky website, sci­ Agricultural, Human, and Natural entists in 1951 developed a classification Resource Sciences at Washington Stale system for the snowflake forms that University. schedule Assyria Township Board of Review NOTICE OF MEETING Thursday, Feb. 13 _ Pushing the Limits discusses the topic of survival using the video "Shrum Family Farm - Combine Demolition Derbies and Clive Cussler s book An ne Drift, ,100n ,o |. Movie Memories enjoys “Captains Courageous" starring bpeneer Tmej, 4;3o 7.?0 Friday. Feb. 14 _ preschool story lime thinks about cows, lo-to tollin' Saturday. Feb. 15 _ viTAl»»t'ounsdln8> n nt. to 2 p.,n. (Ca| h(. Bany Community Foundation, 269.Q4< o5’6 «> malte an appointment) Monday, Feb. 17 _ Iibrary board of direc'~ng. 4,1O,U ,• Tuesday, Feb. |» _ ,oddler story time goes duck crazy, |0 • youth chess. 4 to f Cl'CSS Cl"b <> o 8; frugal living group 6d5to^,O|>la""i"gf«fSPri,,gSa^nS’ Wednesday. reK viTAcounsel!n8- 4'30 to 8 a In , iTnCF make an an t,' •<-alinU' The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 8060 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 7pm to receive the Tax Rolls. The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township hall on the following dates to hear protests: Monday, March 10, 2014 Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Thursday, March 13, 2014 9am - 12pm and 2pm - 5pm 6pm - 9pm 6pm - 9pm The Board of Review will also meet Friday, March 14, 2014 at 6pm to complete Board of Review business. , H vumpivw The tentative ratios and estimated multiplier for each class of real property for 2014 are as follows: a Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Ratio 43.95% 49.48% 47.89% 49.08% Multiplier 1.1376 1.0105 1.0449 1.0187 Individuals with disabihties requesting assistance should Debbie Massimino. Assyria Township Clerk 269.209>4568 • he'f ,, �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Fetxuary Middleville council awards bid for archaeological dig by Julie Makarewla, Stag Writer As soon as weather * contract whh k"reTuk " expansion site ?or ntPpP°1Scdu,rail Thomapple Trail. The wfiFS T8,ng ,n priee $3-500 fro>n Great Lakes to $ 15.000. All three bidders arc on an approved vendor list meeting federal guidelines. Huury satd because the trail expansion is being done with federal funds through a Michigan Department of Transportation grant, the archeological dig must be done by approved federal vendors. The dig is required because the pro­ posed trail location is close to thc river where Indian burial sites are possible. Council members questioned the large discrepancy in bid prices. “I m all for taking the cheapest one, but 1 would like to know if there are going to be any hidden costs. I want to compare apples to apples. There is a big difference in lhe bids," said council member Joyce gX Lutz. Fleury said al! three bidden* received the same specifications for the project. She also reviewed each of the bids and said she thinks the low bidder met those qualifications and specifications. Any of the bids, she pointed out. could impose additional costs if there arc issues with the dig or findings in the dig. Great Lakes Research is an archeologi­ cal and historical consulting firm. They were founded in 1985. and the principals of the firm have conducted or cooperated in about 400 archeological and architec­ tural surveys and mitigation projects through the Great Lakes area and Midwest. Council members also approved award­ ing sale of the capital improvement bonds for $410,000 to Chemical Bank. The vil­ lage received two bids, with Chemical Bank offering the lowest bid with a true interest cost of 3.75 percent over thc term of the bond. The bonds will be outstanding for a period of 18 years. The bonds are the second in a series of bonds of more than $1.1 million approved by the village council. Thc majority of these second scries bonds, nearly $300,00, will be used as the village matching grant for thc trail extension. Additional funds will be used for street improvements and a water pump. TURING BACk> Continued from page 7 ^.bc^^^^hadu fight in^^ncMlay.Fgb.j Social money l°r ,rai* io be ord;iint (i । C J "'nnd Gioii>ind>k The Rev J^hnV mstallo1"’" * llMjay. She went t„ I;,.sl night anJ while, then she HC Sus'c — little while,hc t . her httle boy Orr. have both g‘ l‘nflucnzal. Susie Del»«,e\Sv« S,he W-' sent bv Alh^1 . i. i ay <md got one XnaX^^'^^^^lbof coffee 25 cts. - cts’,n granulated sugar. $1.50 in nil-1 £°l Ln*?!r.and an Almanac from Job" ’“d ‘ ancha S'°* from Colorado. ThutwJaj. F(;b 6 New Engler;/“PP" '<> Mr. Doster’s tonight. Uta and .came to school today. Piles of wood a going by. It )s a beautiful day. Reverend Milton I ra l> was.buried today in Richland. Foneral at the Presbyterian Church at ten thirty today- Lcta and Lora Hyde got a chance to ride home tonight. Mrs. Wilcox here today. Mary and Sam DeBack here It snowed a very little last night. Lcta and Lora came to school. Mrs. Doster here and brought me a lot ol cake on a plate from thc New England supper that they had to her house last night for thc benefit of the Baptist Church. Dr. Hyde came here and got my cut­ ter. He has broken his and he took his buggy to the shop to get it fixed. Dr. Hyde came and BETTER BRIDGE IN k . BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH ♦: 8 7 3 2 T.QJ987 ♦: 6 4 10 9 WEST ♦:AKQJ 109 V: 10 6 ♦:J *:7 632 ■ EAST t:5 T:42 ♦:AQ10987532 ♦:4 ’■ SOUTH: ±:64 V:AK53 ♦:K ♦:AKQJ85 East South Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass 1NT 3f Pass 4f Rdbl 3^ 4* Rdbl Dbl Pass West !♦ Pass Dbl Pass Pass Pass Brovonts to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary • In last week’s column, we took a look at contracts that are doubled and then redoubled for penalty. Today’s interesting hand takes thc doubling and redoubling to a new height: two con­ tracts doubled and redoubled. Let’s see what really happened with today’s hand. Wilh all hands extremely distributional, it was West who opened with a !♦ bid. While she had strong spades, there was very little more in her hand, and she would be lucky to bid a second time. North had little in her hand. East, however, had nine diamonds in her hand, and South had a strong hand in clubs and hearts. This hand provided a most aggressive sequence of bidding choices. It takes courage as a bridge player to use thc redouble card, and there arc warning signs when there is fierce competition in the bidding. The warning should be obvious to all: these cards are highly distributionalwith long suits and singletons and voids pretty much taken for granted. South was quite ambitious bidding to the 4* level and then after being doubled pulled out the redouble card and plunked it down on the table. The funny thing is that South with the powerful clubs and thc strong hearts that fit nicely with partner North’s hand would have indeed made a 4* doubled contract for a plus score for thc North/South team. There was no need for South to redouble thc 4^ contract All it did was to open the door for East to bid again. This time, however. East, taking advantage of South’s hasty redouble bid, with nine dia­ monds and a partner who had bid her spades twice was ready to bid her diamonds again. When South doubled that 44 contract. East promptly redoubled 4». With both sides vulner­ able it was a battle of wills on this hand. With diamonds being a bit higher on the bidding ccale East made a great bridge call by daring to redouble the 44 bid. The final contract wol East playing 44 doubled and redoubled. No matter what lead was chosen. South would only take the A*, the AV, and lhe KV East would surely pull lea(dln8 lhe 'he K4 in the South hand, and the lone 54 in her hand would find a safe place wtth West s A4 East could claim all of the remain­ ing tricks, taking ten tricks and losing only the three tncks that South was able to take imme- Ernest and Neva Brovonl will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house, hosted by their children, al Iberia Methodist Church on Ohio 309 in Iberia. OH from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 22. Ernest and lhe former Neva Brogan were married February 20, 1949 by Rev. Steven Weaver at Neva’s parents’ (Warren and Georgia) home in Hastings. Mich. They moved to Ohio in 1958 where Ernest started working and retired after 30 years at lhe former Ontario GM. Neva was a homemaker. They have five children. 13 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchil­ dren, eight step-great-grandchildren, and I great-great-grandchild. Cards may be sent to their home: 3744 Couniy Road 51, Galion, OH 44833 C 0 m pA Our colleagues are what make ua one of tho host and brightest! Careers at Pennock offer comprehensive benefits including insurance, tuition assistance, paid time oh and more. e s § TO WORK FOR gwinncr 2012 & 2013 Visit Careers at Pennock www pennockhealth.corn ’971 EQUALIZATION ratios AND MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION Assesynent Ag.-cui'uraJ Juri«kction.„ _ ... Assyna Jreads-up bridge Playi-K- Rdiand Thcmapp^ V/aoUand Recreation Ce Now ncccptng appScabons for tno following Relief Cook - Day and Evening, Part-time Certified Medical Assistants - Full-time and part-time Hastings and Gun Lake Family Medicine Offices Registered Nurses - Full-time and part-time Emergency Given undsf Pvb’c Ad 165 d Vw Putx-c Act» d Bany Carson Cas’ietO" Are vou tired of winter and feel die need to get out and do something new • a brid t|nss offere<1 al ,hc Hulings Community Education and ter on March 1. 2014 It will b. jus. the way to chase away^he w“lahs your partner in personal, professional, progressive care cowry, Michigan di WHle South was a daring bridge player, East was even more so. Making 44 doubled and r -doubled gave the Easl/West team a fine score of 920 po.nts on their side of the score sheet. , very often that a doubled and redoubled contract shows up in a round of bridge. But “ ’12 wo examples of doubling and redoubling ,s extraordinary. Looking at the South hand. lO v to see that South would have lost two spade tricks and one diamond trick and would I' ‘Vroken the rest for ten tricks for the South declarer. On the bidding ladder, however, the !aVnond uit is one rung up and on th>s hand East picked the nght time to bid to 44 doubled T doubled and make her contract. Well done. East and West, on aggressive bidding and ..... PENNOCK-w-HEALTH WEST MICHIGAN'S February 7.2014 barrv Bci-DCXO Bridge a»d fun? done an got Leta and Lora tonight I don’t feci so well been down to lhe school and 10 . Brod*15 tonight. IxIm got my mail tonight. I swept out what nasty things Orville D3 my bedroom. Nettie sent me some beans and said to Nina Brandstetter an cj1Ool. N’1?3 Ritch’*' some milk. Lcta took a letter for me to the game him a whipping after . all Office for Cal Arbour and one for Bernice Brandstetter here today. Ln«i brought my clock back today. « for it. Snyder. fixed. He charged me 75 cts. I P31 . fix Saturday. Feb. 8 nlC It is real nice day today. I don’t feel as well He took little Loras ring home wi • |jow 10 today. John Carpenter here. Margaret Hart that for her. Opal and Lcta Hyde s here today. Susie Dcprestcr here. Louisa tonight. Nellie made me a small Bailie and baby here. Addie Carpenter here. sleep on. My other is so big. heftf. I nOf Lucy Carpenter here. Mary Ann Bugbee here. owes me for hay. Dr. Hyde got me Mrs. Cahill here. Sarah Silcox here. Thomas gallon oil. 12 cts., crackers 25 cts.. j * n;cht. Silcox here. Willie Merlau here. Arthur eggs of Det Blackman. I took 2 pi"s 1 “ Turrell here. Johnny Hart here after his moth­ Lillie Orr Stanley is real sick. er. Margaret Hart. Alzina went after the mail. Thursday, Feb. 13 Il snowed lots last night and >omc I swept my bedroom, made by bed and kept fire. Willie brought me 2 papers that came Nellie, Leta, Lora and Opal, and Rankin from Reed City. I got another cat-a-log till nighl lhen Dock Hyde came and took Opal, Rankin and Nellie home. Leta and tonight from Ohio. staid with me. Mrs. Carpenter and A Sunday, Feb. 9 It is a nice day today. Birdie, Willie and here. Ida and Nina Brandstetter, Willie mer Frances here. Birdie stayed all day. Alzina here tonight. I lei him take my Spurge^ went to meeting this morning. John brought Book to read and let Birdie lake my Pink‘nF Lcta. Lora and Opal. Rankin and Nettie here iron. Wilber Silcox here. I bought a chickei tonight. They all stayed all night. Alzina has of Sarah Silcox and he brought it lo me todaygone to meeting tonight again. I don’t feel Happy George is up town yet. the showmannear as well today. I had to lay down half of mended an apron for Lora and one for Op-’ the day. A boy baby came to M. and V. Hyde. I.R. Hinkley near Wall Lake shot hint­ Pixleys today, lhe Baptist Minister. It has a self today dead. cripple foot. Friday, Feb. 14 Il is a nice day today. How the wood is Monday, Feb. 10 Alzina washed today. I am not well at all coming in on sleighs. Leta and Lora stayed today. Mr. Cahill here to get some oats. with me last nighl. Dock brought me some Nettie, Lora. Leia. Rankin and Opal Hyde all milk. Whitlock brought it in the house. Leta here today and tonight. Mrs. Hazel here to and Lora rode home with Dr. Hyde. Oren invite us all to a surprise party to Mr. and Mrs. Hughes dog pitched at 3 or 4 cutters with Briggs tonight. They are a going to move folks in today. He was out by me fence.' Mrs. away to Delton. 1 could not go for 1 am sick. Wilcox here today and Mary Ann Mosier. I Dr. Hyde here and gave me some more medi­ patched my 2 skirts today and swept my bed­ cine. Bell Shepperd and Vanlassbe here. I room and porch and south porch by the gave Leia 10 cis. to gel nuts for Leta, Lora kitchen. Willie Merlau here and brought me and Opal. Nettie is a cracking nuts for the my pinking iron. Lora brought me my mail. children tonight. My 4 little rats is here The missionary ladies had a chicken pie tonight. Arthur Turrell here tonight a little social to lhe Odd Fellows Hall tonight to get while. Opal slept wilh me tonight and Leta more money. Mrs. Wilcox said today that slept with Nettie and Lora and Rankin. How Mrs. Pixleys little baby is a cripple in one of lhe wind does blow tonight, it shakes thc its feet. Dock Hyde took his fat sheep today house. Nettie wrote a letter to J.M. Brigham to Delton to sell. Fred Ball helped him draw to Plainwell, the photographer. Happy George them there. had a show to the Hall in thc Hotel tonight. 25 Saturday, Feb. 15 cts. a piece. It is a real nice day today. It thawed lots last Tuesday, Feb. 11 nighl. Sarah Wilcox here and brought me it is some colder today, lhe wind blew all some buttermilk. I paid her for her chicken, last night. Emily Armstrong here today and 23 cts. Freddy Ball here tonight. Sarah Bullis brought some didies to Nettie Hyde. Lcta and Johnson here and Willie Deprester here with Izora went lo school. Nettie and Opal Hyde her. I swept my bedroom and two porches off. went to school then she took Rankin and were Happy George had a big show tonight to thc lo Orra Storms and to Mrs. Carpenters and to Hotel Hall so they say. Horace Snoch burried Ida Brandstctters. Dr. Hyde here and I sent by today al Orangeville, a deaf and dumb boy Nettie and got a lb. of grayham cookies. I [Horace Snook 1850-1896]. Mr. Norman sewed 3 pieces of Opals apron together and Bailey died today at his home in Hastings. (To be continued) hemmed the bottom of the three pieces. I gave . • ■ .» • • ■ •. • v Lcta 5 cts. to get peanuts for the girts. Nina •. •. Brandstetter here. Abe Summerville came and got my clock and took it to John Cairns store for Charlie Ritchie to fix for me. Little Orr Stanley is hoarse so Dr. Hyde said yester­ day. Opal Hyde slept with me tonight. The M.E. Church has a concert tonight. The speaker is Mr. Henry R. Pattengil. Fee 25 cts. a piece and ihe show just the same. Alzina made some cookies. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Hannah Collier Falks birthday 64 years old. Abraham Lincoln’s birthday today. Frances, Birdie came here and Nettie, Leta, Lora, Lonnie Michael Newland, Nashville and Opal. Rankin and Dr. Hyde here. Dock got me a pkg. of paper and envelopes. Frances Angeleya Hobbs, Nashville. Ronald Gene Skinner. Jr., Battle Creek and Merlau got me a green vase and Dock brought me a chicken pie for our supper. Lcta and Jodi Lynn Skinner, Battle Creek. Thomas Darrel Whittenberger III. Plainwell Lora each painted me a picture - a winter scene. Ida Brandstetter here and said she had and Kelly Christirte Vanderhoff, Plainwell. Marriage J^icenses Dealer: West Vulnerable: Both Lead: A^ North <3 201^ • Hasmjs Hope in ng jonnsiown Map'o Pfanav ’J cry d Haiwgs cha||eng(. ..Uam Bridge tn a Day? is a five-hour seminar on learning the and betT‘l.ridge -o"’O' >oucan W rr “ ’WOuld likc 10P^ue. Give basics Ol brtdbti(iiinl„)ily Education office a call at 948-4414. You wdl be ready to spring into CormenxL' _ --“ pro . Rilx) FUt’O __ "j? py •■ r4j%% ]~T.i377 1 QIW 4z 49 46% 39 56% 10467 35 4?-, 14116 47.66% 0 8482 4S15S 1.1074 56.95% 09363 46 91% 4S781; 10922 5340*. 1050? 5274 ■» 4333'. 1 1533 47.56% 10333 4701% 47,11% .10613 46 39% 12534 43 36% 3738% 1.3316 33 89% 1 0335 44 90% 4067*. 1.2294 4838% 1.0611 4616% 4».46'. 1 2054 4712% 1 0333 4841% 46.13% 1C433 46 39% 0 9230 47.82% 3)35% 12706 53 88% OW39 4687% 4755% 10515 50 36% 0947! 5032*1, 3369% f.4841 52 1 1353 47.74% 40 54% 12321 44 04% 1OJ93 46 32% 461Q% 10446 46.11% 10240 4711% 42%% 1.1633 4883% . 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You can visit /,,, br$ ft g \ teaches brtdg'^^ b'°g hitp^hcltt r ,r‘ ' Lace) Fie ,.^V7U4 tuH-w �lw10^lWSday^Wl3 20u..TheHaJl,ngsB(inn(!r ■ > ■ ■ ' Delton Kellogg Feb. 20 forum is next step in superintendent searw by Constance Chcescnian Shift Writer The Delton Kellogg Board of Fxlucation has met with Gary Rider, regional president of thc Michigan leadership Institute, to plan the search lor the district s next su|>erintcndent During that meeting, Rider said lhe process for conducting the search was discussed with the board, and a tentative schedule was devel­ oped to allow for feedback from the commu­ nity. A tentative schedule of lighting thc search process, have ‘ ^Thursday. Feb. 20. a community fo",m begin in the high school auditorium • open to the public with Wemid 8.^ meetings planned lor Feb. in > will be posted Feb. 28; the applied™ line is March 28. The first round of mtcrvieu will be April U and 15. and the of interviews will be April 22 to 24. site visits arc scheduled for April - • board hope., Io Inak(; sclcclion Muy 5. anticipating a July t start date ,or lhc new superintendent. ‘The tmix-irtance of feedback fiom parents, students, staff and lh cOinfnunity. weighs in heavy on the seA.. snid Rider, who described how ft* ‘ meetings will dCS,rcd ^butes and skills of candiAlso a survey Wili u. posted on thc dis­ trict’s website to collect data for thc board to consider when developing a candidate profile. Driver dies in two-vehicle crash Saturday A 42-year-o!d Williamston woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident shortly before noon Saturday, Feb. 8, at the intersection of Cedar Creek and Cloverdale roads in Hope row nship. Marci .Ann Miller died at the scene after her vehicle was struck in lhe driver’s door. According to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Miller was reportedly heading west on Cloverdale Road and failed to yield lhe right of way. crossing in front of a northbound pickup truck. . Police said four people were in the pickup truck. All sustained minor injuries and trans­ ported themselves to Borgcss Hospital in Kalamazoo for treatment. Officials said sealbelts were wom by all people involved in thc accident and that speed docs not appear to be a factor. Thc accident remains under investigation. LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2014 Meeting called to order al 700. All board mem­ bers present. . Approved minutes from the December 3. 2013 board meeting with corrections. Approved minutes from the January 29, 2014 budget workshop. Treasurer’s report, fire report, library report received and pul on file. Approved upcoming budget workshops for February 11th and 18th. Approved paying of the bills. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by 77S-UXC Thomas Rook. Supervisor SYNOPSIS BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD REGULAR MEETING February 4,2014 Regular meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: 5 board members and 13 guests. Motion approved minutes from 1-13-14 with 1 correction. Treasurers report for February was approved as presented. Mot:on approved agenda with 1 addition. Received Department reports. Motions approved Board of Review members for 2 yr. Motion approved to go in and out of Closed Session. Motion approved bills and check register for February 2014. Adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Respectfully. Debra J. Knight. Barry Township Clerk Attested to by: Wesley Kahler. Barry Township Supervisor 77554975 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE "THE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP'BOARD OF REVIEW*will be held at’the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080 on the follow­ ing dates. Tuesday, March 4, Organizational Meeting - 4:00 pm Monday, March 10, Appeal Hearing - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00 to 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 11, Appeal Hearing -1:30 pm to 4:30 pm & 6:00 to 9:00 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2014 assessments. By Board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March 10,2014. Written protests should be mailed to: BOARD OF REVIEW, 7350 LIND­ SEY RD., PLAINWELL, Ml 49080. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2014 are as follows: Agricultural......... 39.35% Commercial......... 53.88% Industrial.............. 47.82% Residential.......... 47.64% Personal............... 50.00% 1.2706 0.9280 1.0456 1.0495 1,0000 (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at least seven (7) days In advance of hearing. This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act Contacts - Clerk - Jennifer Goy 269-664-4522 Supervisor - Thomas Rook 616-299-6019 77545Cr» TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE 2014 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 3100 E. Dowling Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058, to examine and review tho 2014 Assessment roll. ■Rio board will convene on the following dates for tho hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 4, 2014, 3:00 pm Organizational Meeting Hearings will be the week of March 10,2014 Monday, March 10, 2014, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Wednesday, March 12. 2014, noon to 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have boen revised, corrected and approved. Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 9:00 pm March 12, 2014. Tentative ratios and estimated tor 2014 are as follows: Agricultural 1.41163 35.42% Commercial 1.04865 47.68®/® Industrial 1.26326 39.58% Residential 1.06473 46.96% Personal Property 50.00% 1.00000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Bill Miller, Supervisor Baltimore Township Scott Anderson, Assessor Baltimore Township onttimore Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or disability. ° J-rican with Disabilities (ADA) Notice township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to Individuals T*1® Usabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Baltimore Township. • •!< rils with disabilities requinng auxiliary aids or services should contact Baltimore Township by writmg or caning. Smote Township Clerk 3?00 Rad- gs*4” Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were assisted at the scene by Delton Fire, Life Care. Hastings Mercy Ambulance and Thomapple Township Ambulance. Snowmobiler hurt in crash A 23-year-old Hastings man was reported­ ly injured after a crash involving his snow­ mobile. The man was transported by AirCare heli­ copter to an Area hospital for treatment, according to information from the Barry County Sheriff’s department Wednesday afternoon. The extent of the man’s injuries arc unknown. Deputies were called to the crash at about 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. II. on South Broadway near Brogan Road in Baltimore Township south of Hastings. Officers reported two snowmobiles were traveling south on the shoulder of South Broadway. Preliminary investigation found that one snowmobile apparently overturned and came to rest in the road south of Brogan Road. Thc accident remains under investigation. Case No. 13-696-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgement of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY G VEN that pursuant to the terms of an Order Grarrng Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for thtCounty of Barry. Stale of Michigan signed and Ued* December 5, 2013, in lhe case ot Eaton Federal \/ngs Bank, Plaintiff v Michele D Schaffer. Defence Caso No. 13-696Ch, whoroin. among other things, the Court allowed the foreclosure of a mortgage parted by Michele D. Schaffer (Mortgagor) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated November 16. 2001 and recorded January 11. 2002 at Instrument No. 1072905. Barry County Records, against the Mortgagor. Pursuant to tho Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Prerrses described below shall be sold at a public auction by or under the direction of Clerk/Shenff for the County of Barry lo tho highest bidder at the main entrance to the Barry County Building, 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Thursday, March 13. 2014 at 1:00 p.m.. local time. The Mortgaged Premises are legally described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. T3N, R7W, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 50 rods; thence South 32 rods: thence West 50 rods: thence North 32 rods to tho place of beginning. Tho Mortgaged Premises, lhe address of which Is 3811 Devine Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073, also include all right, title and interests held by Michele D. Schaffer as of November 16,2001 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the dale of sale. Dato: January 23, 2014 BOOMAN PLC By: Sandra L Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street. P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 (231)627-8000 77564707 Cunent superintendent Paul Blacken announced in December that he wifi be rctir- inn at the end «f the school >e:ir LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 13-26517-DE Estate of ROBERT E. WELTON. Date of birth07/15/931. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Robert E. Welton. Died 12/27/2011. Creditors of tho decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to Ronald E. Welton, personal representative, or to both the probate court at Barry County Probate Court. 206 W Court St.. Ste 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal ropresenta.. dato . live within 4 months after the of. pub!ication 0| this notice. Dato: 02/07/2014 John L Tooplos P39341 25 Ionia Avo SW - Sto 230 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)776-7200 Ronald E. Welton 6350 E M-79 Hwy. Nashville. Ml 49073 (231)335-6810 77565042 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained wilt be used for this purpose. If you aro In the Military, please contact our office at lhe number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by; Cra>g L Irish, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Novastar Mortgage, Inc. Its suc­ cessors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2006 and recorded August 17,2006 in Instrument # 1168710 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee for Novastar Mortgage Funding Trust, Scries 2006-5 Novastar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2006-5, by assignment dated March 27. 2013 and recorded April 3, 2013 in Instrument " 2013-004577 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the dato hereof the sum of Slxty-Ono Thousand Two Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($61,002.44) including interest 10.45% per annum. Under lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale o! tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vonduo, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 13. 2014 Said premises aro situated in Village ol Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest quarter of section 36, town 3 north, range 7 west, described as Commencing at the North quarter post of section 36, Town 3 North. Rango 7 West; thence South 90 degrees OOminutes OOseconds West, along the North line of said Section 36 a distance of 1014.79 feet; thence South 00 degrees OOminutes OOseconds East, at Right ang’es to said North section lino. 193 20 foot to the Southeasterly line of Kellogg street; thenco South 34 degrees 52minutes 31 seconds West, along said Kellogg street, 141.14 feet to Lhe true p'ace of beginning; thenco North 90 degrees OOminutes OOseconds east, 182.46 toot, thenco south 03 degrees 43minutes 02seconds west. 13.97 foot: thence North 88 dogroes 13minutes 18seconds West, 104.89 feet; thenco North 82 degrees 04min­ utes 11 seconds West. 77.45 feet, to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 402 Kollog Road, Nashville Ml 49073 the redemption period shall bo b months from tho dato of such salo, unless deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.324 la(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for dam­ aging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated: 2/13/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee for Novastar Mortgage Funding Trust. Series 2006-5 Novastar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-93940 (02-13)(03-06) 77M5iw STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARR* PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 09025207-DD In tho matter ol Steven Johnson Kirk TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: whoso addfoss(es) aro unknown and whos est in tho matter may be barred or attccteu i following: < TAKE NOTICE. A hearing for Guardiaricfrp o- ‘ Individual with Deve'opmental Disabi’rty is , qq ulod lor Sloven (Kirk) Johnson for 3/5'2014 at pm. at the Barry County Trial Court - raj’y Division, located at 206 W Court St. ’ Hastings, Ml 49058. Date- 2/7/14 Denise Lewis 915 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49053 (269) 948-8041 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD LINSEMAN. A MARRIED MAN and BARBARA LINSEMAN, A MARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. (’MERS*), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 21, 2005, and recorded on August 9, 2005, in Document No. 1150758. and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB. as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents (S105.377.94), including Interest at 6.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 13. 2014 Said premis­ es are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SECTION 32. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST. 1912 69 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SEQTIPW. 9?.TQ.,TH^.PfNieRL/NE OF LINDSEY ROAD AS NOW LOCATED: THENCE NORTH 07 DEGREES 55 MINUTES OO SECONDS WEST 1441.82 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF LINDSEY ROAD TO THE CENTERLINE OF BOULTER ROAD AS NOW LOCATED AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 281.09 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF BOULTER ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 07 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 165.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID CENTERLINE OF LINDSEY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 281.09 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID CEN­ TERLINE OF BOULTER ROAD TO SAID CEN­ TERLINE OF LINDSEY ROAD; THENCE NORTH 07 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 165.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF L LINDSEY ROAD TO POINT OF BEGINNING. RESERVING THE NORTHERLY 33.0 FEET AND THE WESTERLY 33.0 FEET FOR HIGHWAY PUR­ POSES The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600 3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later. If tho above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 ol the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. FLAGSTAR BANK. FSB Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 FSB.005389 FHA (02-13)(03-06) NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 11, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. Slate St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 07 % %flGN* The Village of Middleville 18 se«Wng a qualified applicant to fill the position of Equipment Operator ,or >he Deoartment of Public Works. This is a ,u|l-tim0 pOSItion, 40 hours per week. A com­ plete job description is available at the Village office at 100 East Main Street. Middleville. Michigan 49333 or on the Village website at CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS Roof Repair The City of Hastings is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the repair of the roof n Hastings Fire Department building at 110 F Mill st Hastings, MI 49058. Specifications a J -/ ' i L . ' Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street ab ' at Sealed bids will be received at the Offi^'^r'.'if’-nClerk/IYeasurer at the above‘add™ unS.°M%City Tuesday, March 4. 2014 m wk- । on opened and publicly read aloud ’ 1 >Cy wil1 be .tKtxsxri®' 7— bid in a manner it believes to be in it^ !°^ lhe est price and other factors comidered ' ,nUr’ Contractors will be required . insurance in the amounts inchuUt ■ p™vlde Pro°f of All bids must be clearly marked bld packa«csubmittal package “Sealed rm J,he oulside of lhe Roof Repair”, TTituao d “ ^ire Department Rotter Caris Fire Chief �n 2014 " The Hastings Banner - Thursday rebruary 1 legalUQtices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FOR ecirL? ne.. MORTGAGE SALE-Oefauit ht hSURE SALE the conditions of a mortg30o bG.On "ado In mikolajczyk rmrtAODiEs^;’1;* Norris u wife by Durable Power of Aitrmn ^laJCZYk. his MtKOLAJCZYK dated OCTOqfr^°lN°RR’S I. attoitwy in tad ADDIE SUSAN mL??03, by his 3POO STRICKLAND, BATTLE cn^OlAJC^K, Mcrigagor(s). to MORTGAGE 490172962t NORTHWESTERN hiGH^JEB‘ LLC FIELD. Ml 48034. Mortgage, d?,S0U™' 2004. end recorded on AUGiil?’ f„UG.UST ’»• INSTRUMENT NO. in?7.^ UST 19- *004. in Register of Deeds for BarrerT th° Of,iCO o! ,he Michigan on wh'ch Monqna;. jnd State of duo lhe sum of ONE HUNDncr? «da,Tned ,0 be THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED^J^™ 7770 80/lOOTHS <$122,699 DOI ^eN'NE AND interest at (3.251.-) DOLLARS including attorney fees and costs nc u!ong Mb oaqo, and no suit or nmconL 'ded Of in 5*’,d rnort* having been insK?™ or in equity secured by 'PCOver NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN theiTOf power of salo contained inJ? V U® ‘I’6 statute m such case X 2 J Mon9a9e. and the hereby given that s-wi pr°v,ded- not,ce is by a wlo o hXS M2rt9aye w,!l be Closed part oftbomnt tT9CdZemiscs’or sor™ 0!her r^rfV C°Unty Cifcui‘ City MARCH 13. 2014 An -OO ’jJCh‘9an on 1 00 P.M. in tho afternoon, to premiss Sts0"’ 10 th° hi9hcst biddc-- ,be tp'i nt thereof a«- rr.iv ‘n M d Mor1gaS0' or so ™ch as alorn«u)iH h b° necc&sa,y,0 Pay the amount so Ss?s chXcU0 °;sa!d °nd an ,e3a' SomnuM? ?nd cxpcnsos- together wrth said be oa;d hv n?nd nlI° any Sum or sums which may b® fa d by tlh0 undersigned necessary to protect Jrt 'n pfcmisps- ^ich said premises TY C,TY 0F BATTlE CREEK. COUNJI°F 1 ZND STATE 0F MICHIGAN, to wit: 2 SHERW0°D FOREST ESTATES. £cd°o?EG NNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORGF E0T 1 SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES; THENCE SOUTH TO A POINT 330 FEET NORTH GF SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE 1 14 0F THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 35; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH 1 I 4 LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 252.08 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2; THENCE WEST TO POINT OF BEGINNING PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3900 STRICKLAND. BATTLE CREEK. Ml 49017 Tho redemption penod shall be six (6) months from tho dato of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of such sale. KENNETH C.”bUTLEO*(P~28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER ST. CLAIR SHORES. Ml 48080 (586) 777-0770 DATED. 2-6­ 14 (02-06)(03-06) (02-06) (03-06) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to thc return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been made in tho conditions ol a mortgage made by Craig A. Keeler and Bonnie K. Keeler, Husband and Wife, original mongagor(s), to Amoriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated August 22. 2004, and recorded on September 2. 2004 in instrument 1133383, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A.. as Trustee lor LSF8 Master Participation Trust as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof lhe sum of Two Hundred Forty Thousand Three Hundred Eight and 39'100 Dollars ($240,308 39). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on February 20. 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point North 19 degrees 17 minutes West. 93.65 feet from the Northeast comer of Lot 1 of Leinaar Plat as recorded In Liber 4, Page 39 of Plats for the County of Barry; thence South 55 degrees 58 minutes West along the North Boundary of Lagoon 312 00 feet; thence South 42 degrees 33 minutes West along the North Boundary of Lagoon 113.60 feet; thence Northwesterly to tho point where the Creek from Little Cedar Lake joins Big Cedar Lake; thence fol­ lowing the course of said Creek Upstream to a point which is 60 rods South of the North line of said Section 35; thenco East to a point due North ol the place of beginning; thence South to the Place of beginning; also conveying the land which lies between tho traverse lino and the North Boundary of tho Lagoon. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chaoter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. oursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held resoonsible to the person who buys the property at me mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage h<X lor damaging lhe property dunng the redemption period. Dated: January 23. 2014 For more information, please call. FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P-CSSB-ss- File tf415482F02 |0t-»X02-»3) 77584683 NOTICE OF pgeT COLLECTOR^ SALE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM 1$ A !?. pE0T. ANY )Nrn2JEMPT‘ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A P uSE^FORMATlON ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION • WE OBTAIN W'^ ^CT OUR OFF]?pTcPURWE OBTAIN WILL BE USED TOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CON FFICE if YOU POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT ARE A 8ORR°Sf ASEAS ThiJ '£RY DUTY­ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ATTENTION PURG A court at ih« mny bo . MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by ^ur damage^?? °’,hu rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgage*?. In Plaintiff, in ,pat «^d 2?* I*'’*" that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ be limited ro'x’ly 1° 1 M a ® d arnount ten­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale. emvncd by the dered at sale, plus Interest. court Barry County ... c*1 c 1 4®No. 12-607* MORTGAGE SALE. • Default has been made in ch notice or Jud'c'*L sale the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry IN PUOSUANCE w' U|o in Judgmontfs) Roscoe, an unmarried man, original mortgagors), to Fifth Th-rd Mortgage ■ Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, and'or Oider(s) of 0 ' SJ . G,rCu'l Court dated April 15. 2013, and recorded on April 15. lor ihe County of tw *dayol 2013 in instrument 2013 005112. and assigned by and entered on the dj y< 2013. in a cer­ said Mortgagee to Filth Durd Mortgage Company tain cause therein J Bank of as assignee as documented by an ass.gnmenf. in America. NA. as by^merger t0 BAC Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage Homo Loans Service . Wa Countrywide there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof lhe Homo Loans Senriang. L . wa3 tho Plaintiff and sum of Eighty-TV/o Thousand Two Hundred EightyDarla L Slumkosk* was afendant. The afore­ Five and 52/100 Dol arn ($02,285.52). mentioned Jud9fT’Gn’J5,pd|db;.OfMs) estab­ Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ lished a debt owing to p in ih0 amount of gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will $152,425.38. p'us pos^d^en’ 'Merest at an be foreclosed hy a salo ol tho mortgaged premises, . annual rate of arnounts recover­ or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place able pursuant to sold and'or Order(s). of holding thc circuit court within Barry County, at NOTICE IS HERE0y GIVEN that tn order to satisfy 1.00 PM.cn March 13,2014. said Judgment(s) and/or rdcf(s), in whole or in Sa>d premises are situated in City ol Hastings, part, the property described below shall bo sold at Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Lot public auction, by an authorized shoritf/deputy sher­ 5. Block 24. Eastern Addition to the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, according to the iff or county clerk/deputy county clerk, to the high­ recorded Plat thereof. • est bidder, al the Circuit Court for the County ol The redemption period shall bo 6 months from Barry, on the 3rd of April. 2014 at 1:00 pm. local the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ time. On said day al sa*d Lmo, the following doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in described property shall bo sold: property located in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days the Townsh'p of Barry. County of Barry, state of from the date of such salo. Michigan, particularly described as Commencing at If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, a point 4 rods East of the Southeast comer of lot 45 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 lhe borrower will be held ol the Village of Delton, for place ol beginning; responsible to the person who buys the property at thence East 8 rods; thenco North 4 rods, thence the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage West 8 rods; thenco South 4 rods to place of begin­ holder tor damaging the property during the ning. all being in the Northwest 1/4 of tho redemption period. Southwest 1/4 of section 5. Town 1 North. Range 9 Dated: February 13. 2014 West Tax Parcel ID: 03-005-018-00. More com­ For more information, please call. FC J (248) 593-1311 monly known as: 109 Scribner St. REDEMPTION Trott & Trott. P.C PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information Attorneys For Servicer please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott. P.C. 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 • 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-5422 T# File J436916F01 276109L03 (O2-13)(O3-2O) nsasoas (02-13)(03-06) 775A5C74 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Donald E Cheney and Uli S. Cheney, Husband and Wife, ongfnal mortgagor(s); to-ABN AMRO ' Mortgage Group, Incl,'Mortgagee, dated February 13, 2006, and recorded on March 6, 2006 m instrument 1160944, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSai'e Bank Midwest, N.A. as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage thore is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof the sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Two and 02/100 Dollars (S94,762.02). Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry Count)', at 1:00 PM. on February 27. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the East 1/4 post ol Section 33. Town 2 North. Range 8 West. Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 33. 1745.03 feet to the centertine of highway M-37; thenco North 18 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East along said centerline. 409.23 feet to the place of beginning; thence continuing along said centerline North 18 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East 266.96 feet; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds East 490.27 feet; thence South 16 degrees 08 min­ utes 54 seconds West 235.27 feet; thence South 55 degrees 09 minutes 13 seconds East 94.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds East 46.83 feet; thence South 00 degrees 08 min­ utes 56 seconds East 176.88 feet; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West 80.13 feet; thence North 72 degrees 29 minutes 53 seconds West 196.79 feet; thence North 64 degrees 49 min­ utes 00 seconds West 34522 feet; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West 52.46 feet to the place ol beginning. The redemption penod shall bo 6 months from the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned tn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such salo. If tho property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys tho property at lhe mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 30. 2014 ' For more information, please call’ FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. ’ Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 ' Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File *436418F0t (01-30)(02-20) NOTICE QEMDflTGAGESALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Purchase Money Mortgage made by COREY A. ENGLE, a married man, to HOME­ STEAD SAVINGS BANK, dated October 2. 2009, and recorded in the office 0! the Register of Deeds for tho County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on October 9. 2009, in record 200910090010025 of Mortgages, on which Purchase Money Mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date of this notice, for principal and interest, tho sum ol One Hundred Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seven and 62/100 ($107,307.62) Dollars, and no proceedings having been instituted to recover in tho debt now remaining secured by said Purchase Money Mortg.vjo, or any part thereof, who»ot>y <n-,«>w<rrs»4 aaiocon ta Inert tri said Purchase Money Wortgago has beeomo operi ativo; • NOW. THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by wrtuo of tho power of sale contained in sa>d Purchase Money Mortgage and in pur­ suance of tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. tho said Pu/chase Money Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at tho Barry County Courthouse, east door, 220 West State Street, in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry, M.chigan, that being the place of holding tho Circuit Court in and for said County, on February 27.2014. at 1:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Timo in the after­ noon of said day. and said premises will bo sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then duo on said Purchase Money Mortgage, together with 5% inter­ est, legal costs, attorneys’ fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Purchase Money Mortgage does pay on or prior to tho dato of said salo; which said premises aro described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: Commencing at tho Southeast corner ol Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 7 West; thenco North 00^41’49* East along the East line of said section 1104.14 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 88’39'35’ West 280.00 foot; thenco South 00’41'49’ West, parallel wilh tho East section line, 220.00 foot; thence South 88°39'35’ East 273.00 feet to tho centerline of West Lake Road; thence 86.44 feot along tho arc of a curve to the loft whoso radius measures 954.95 feot and whose chord bears North S^O^S’ East 88.41 feot; thence North 00’41'49’ East along the East lino of said Section 133.79 foot to the place of beginning. Assyria Township, Barry County, Michigan. Parcel No. 08-01-019-010-40. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from the dato of such sale. Pursuant to tho Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you aro hereby advised that this notice is attempting to collect a debt, and that any informa­ tion obtained will bo used against you. If you dispute this indebtedness within thirty (30) days of your receipt of this notice, you will bo pro­ vided with verification of the amount owing. Bated: January 10, 2014 HOMESTEAD SAVINGS BANK Mortgagee TUCK, GARRISON & MOORE, P.LL.C. By. Mark W. Garrison (P24068) Attorneys for Mortgagee Business address: . 403 South Superior Street Albion, Michigan 49224-2135 775M576 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that evenL your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of thc bld amount ten­ dered nt salo, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Vincent J. Silver and Susan C. Silver, Husband and Wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . Mortgagee, dated March 3. 2006, and recorded on March 15, 2006 in instrument 1161305, and assigned by said Mortgagee lo BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, In Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due al the date hereof the sum ol One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred Forty-One and 06/100 Dollars (S115,541.06). Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sa’e of tho mortgaged premises, or some part ol them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court wittiin Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on February 27, 2014 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84 of Hastings Heights, and ail that portion of a vacated perimeter alley within said plat immediately adjacent to and East of said North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84. accord-ng to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Uber 3. Pago 41, Barry County records Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30,days from the dato of such sale If tho property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Judicature Act ol 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo hold responsible to the person who buys lhe property al the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: January 30. 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File P425024F02 775S»»5O (01-30)(02-20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE .. MILITARY DUTY. H ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kern, as a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to First NLC Financial Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 20, 2004, and recorded on June 1. 2004 in instrument 1128516, and assigned by said Mortgagee to WELLS FARGO BANK, N A . AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORT­ GAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2004-HE2 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three and 62/100 Dollars ($233,353 62). Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on March 6, 2014. Said premises ore situated tn Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 Post ol Section 17, Town 1 North, Rango 9 West: thenco East along tho East and West 1/4 line ol said Section a distance of 412.5 Feet to tho Place of Beginning, thence con­ tinuing East along said East and West 1/4 Lne. 99 Feet, thence North parallel with the West Imo of said Section 17. a distance of 330 Feet; thence East para'lel with the said East and West 1/4 Ime 231 Feet; thence North parallel with said Section lino 275 Feet; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 462 Feet, thence North parallel with said West Section Imo 715 Feet, more or less, to the North lino of tho Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence West along said North line 280.5 Feet to the West lino of said Section 17; thonce South along said West Section Ime 792 Feet, moro or less, to a point which lies North 528 Feot from said West 1/4 post of said Section 17; thenco East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 412.5 Feet, thenco South parallel with said West Section line 528 Feet to The Place of Beginning. Subject to Easement over tho South 33 00 Feet for parallel highway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case lhe redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date ol such salo. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chaotor 32 of the Revised Judicature Ad of 1961. oursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held resoonsible to the person who buys tho property at th« mortqaoe foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder lor damaging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated: February 6. 2014 For moro information, please call. FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer S Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Fa^mO^HHIs.M-chloan 48334-5422 File X397911F02 (02-06)(02-27) 77SM375 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 5TH COUNTY ORDER FOR SERVICE BT PUBLICATION,COSTING A NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 14-37-CH SJofp j. Court Address Courthouse 220 * Hastings, M>ch»gan 49058 Court Telephone; (269) 945-1285 PLAINTIFF C0F.F MICHAEL L SILSBEE AND BONNIE SIL 4085 S. M-66 NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 PLAINTIFF S ATTORNEY KATRINA J. DEBOSE, P47074 •1433 BYRON CENTER SY/ WYOMING MICHIGAN 49519 (616) 531-7722 v DEFENDANT ESTATE OF GUNDA BERKAAS PENNOCK HASTINGS. Ml TO ESTATE OF GUNDA BERKAAS PENMJU IT IS ORDERED, - « to You am being sued in th-s court by the p!3'n‘',h.,r quiet title. You must file your answer or lake 0 action permitted by law in this court nt t}'-0 address above on or before M.irch 25. 2014 I y fail to do so. a default judgment may bo rn’tor’against you for the relief demanded .n tho compfo-n- NODCE.QEJEORECLOSURE.SALE STEPHEN L LANGELAND, PC. A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT O'JH OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS. This sale may be rescinded by the forec*osing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited soie'y lo the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. • fZQRTGAGE SAI F — Default has occurred in u Mortgage made by David Miller and Dcnna L Miller to Omni Family Credit Un.on, nka Omni Community Credit Union dated June 20. 2003 and recorded on July 1. 2003 at Document No 1107490 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been insti­ tuted to recover any part of lhe debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now . claimed to be due on tho debt is $41,764.50. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sa’e of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, lor cash, on March 6.2014 at 10 00 a m . local time, a! the East door ot the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. The property will be sold to pay tho amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 5 % per annum, legal costs, attorney . fees, and a!so any taxes or insurance Of other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan lav? Tho land Is located In the County of Barry, State of Michigan and Is described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; PARCEL OF LAND IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF. SECTION 32. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST. DESCRIBED AS; BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 32, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 0150t WEST 683.24 FEET FROM THE CENTER 1/* POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE CONTINU­ ING NORTH 89 DEGREES 01'50’ WEST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 453.75 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES SSSS’ WEST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 272.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 01'50' EAST 453.75 FEET TO SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 35'25’ EAST ALONG SAID LINE 272.25 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SECTION 32 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 01’50’ WEST 683.24 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 32 TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1 /2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1 /4 OF THE; SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35'14’ WEST 272.25 FEET, ALONG SAID EAST LINE FOR THE TRUE PLACE; OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35'14’ WEST 324.72 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 36'20’' WEST 660.93 FEET ALONG CONSUMERS. POWER COMPANY PROPERTY LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 01'50’ EAST 579.17 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OE SECTION 32. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 01'50’ WEST 683.24 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 32, TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35'14’ WEST 951.88 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35'14’ WEST 365 69 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 18'05’ WEST 674.40 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH 1/8 LINE OF SECTION 32; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12 07’ EAST 749.75 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1-8 LINE OF SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 59 DEGREES 36’20’ EAST 775.29 FEET ALONG CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PROPERTY LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETH­ ER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS ACROSS CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY LAND ADJOINING THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF DESCRIBED PARCEL. TAX ROLL NUMBER 08-09-032-006-10 Which has thc address of; 3t0 Sheffield Rd.Battle Creek, Ml 49017-8203 During the one year immediately fo’iowing lhe sale the property may bo redeemed, unless deter­ mined to bo abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241(a). in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Omni Community Credit Union Dated. January 30, 2014 By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS. Stephen L. Langoland. PC. Attorney at Law 6146 W Main St, Ste C Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 269/382-3703 �P*» 12 - n^Y. rebu.^ 13. aou _ The Raiders rally in the fourth to top Lakewood]??^ j Kathy Jean Weinert. 43. Hastings, was sen- to pay $898 in court costs and restitution. fenced Feb. 6 to between 40 and ISO months ip prison after pleading guilty to a charge of Brandon James McConnon, 20. ijome invasion, second degree. Barry County was sentenced Feb. 5 in Barry Conn y • Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell also Court to four days in jail and given irc ordered Weinert to pay $198 jn court costs four days served alter pleading flH . and fines. Weinert pleaded guilty to the charges of fleeing police, resisting a I ‘ Qfiense in November 2013. She was given officer and domestic violence. / charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, dredit for 104 days served. । assault and resisting police and nu ic j Wayne Lynden Payne, 67. Delton, was sen­ destruction of a building were dismissed ny tenced Feb. 5 to 28 to 90 months in prison and the prosecuting attorney office. given credit for two days served. Payne also was sentenced to l« months of probation pleaded guilty Jan. 8 to operating a motor and ordered to pay $898 in court fines and Vehicle while impaired, third offense. Judge costs. jjlcDowcll issued the sentence and ordered Joseph Scott Courtney. 53. Nashville, was l»ayne to pay S198 in court fines and costs. Court records indicate Payne had previous sentenced Feb. 6 in Barty' Count) ircui Convictions for operating a motor vehicle Court after pleading guilty to a charge o while impaired and operating a motor vehicle operating a motor vehicle while impaired. He vjhile intoxicated in 1975. 2001 and 2011. An was sentenced to 60 days in jail, with credit Additional charge ol operating a motor vehi­ for three days served. The remainder of his cle while his license was suspended, revoked jail term is suspended with probation, and he or denied was dismissed as part of a plea was ordered to wear a monitoring device lor 90 days. He also was ordered to sene 36 agreement. ft months of probation, attend A A meetings five ; Reymundo Guadalupe Garza. 28, Hastings, times per week and successfully complete the was sentenced Feb. 5 to five months in jail drug court program. ’ alter pleading guilty to a charge of delivery Jeffrey John Smith. 43. Battle Creek, was qnd manufacture of marijuana. In addition to tjic jail sentence. Judge McDowell also sentenced Feb. 6 in Barry County Circuit ordered he serve 18 months of probation. He Court to serve 12 months in jail, with credit was given credit for two days served in jail. given for 49 days served. He pleaded guilty Garza also was ordered to pay $798 in court Jan. 8 to a charge of operating a motor vehi­ fines and costs. While in jail. Garza must cle while impaired, third or more offense. attend AA/Narcotics Anonymous five times Judge McDowell ordered the last six months per week and comply with day reporting after of his jail sentence be suspended with proba­ his release. He also was to receive cognitive tion and that he serve a total of 36 months of behavior therapy and substance abuse coun­ probation. Work release also was allowed by the judge if approved by thc jail. After release seling. from jail. Smith will wear a monitoring Christopher Douglas Nicuwkoop, 39. device for 90 days, must attend AA.'Narcotics Grand Rapids, was sentenced Feb. 5 to nine Anonymous five times per week, and is not months in jail after pleading guilty to a charge allowed lo have any firearms. He must also of aggravated stalking. Barty' County Circuit attend substance abuse and cognitive behav­ Court Judge Amy McDowell also ordered ior therapy while in jail and pay court fines Nieuwkoop be given credit for 71 days served and costs of $ 1,698. Additional charges of in jail and the nest of the jail term be sus­ aggravated stalking: operating a motor vehi­ pended with probation. He was ordered to cle while his license was suspended, revoked serve 60 months of probation and have no or denied: and having an open container of contact with the victim. He also was ordered alcohol in a vehicle were all dismissed. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 4. For Sale National Ads Help Wanted BE ENERGY INDEPEND­ ENT with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Heat all your buildings. 25 year warranty available. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers. 616-377-4081. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. 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Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equlpmentl H Pick-Up AraHM s, TOO Kingsbury Rd. Delton. Ml 45046 Phone 2€ J €23 2773 hy Brett Bremer , . Sportf Ediwr Ijikewood need cd to be bigger to beiu Portland. The Vikings gO| bic,Cr just by adding M sophomore Mitchell Davis into the starting line-up Friday njnht 11 nc«rly enoUrh for ‘hc Viking Varsil* boys basketball lcan710 pull off the upset of visiting hmland. The Rnidcrs to^ thc |cad with a run in the final minutes, and held on for a 43-40 victory 01 Inwood High School. L We led until three minutes to go in the game;’ said Lakewood head coach Wayne Pierccfield. "We Wcre up 8 in the third quar­ ter. Wc were playing a zone, we had a couple of over rotations early in the fourth quarter and they got some open looks and a couple of easy baskets. We didn’t score for the last four and a half minutes, ft really was just a battle from start to finish. “Rebounding, it Was just a battle. Our guys fought and competed. We got every loose ball. The first time we played them we lost on thc boards like 39-14 and we beat them on lhe boards tonight, and they start like 6-8.6-8,6­ 7. 6-3.” Davis had nearly as many rebounds as the entire Portland team. 13, to go with his points and four blocked shots. Davis was tasked with keeping 6-6 Portland center Zach Gustafson in check and held him to just three field goals all night long. Gustafson did have a team-high 16 points, going IO-of-12 from the free throw line including 8-of-8 in the second half. "Mitchell Davis kind of had a coming out party today.” said Pierccfield. “Just knowing that Portland was so much bigger, we thought we needed to go with a bigger line-up. Mitchell has, the last two w eeks in practice and in the games, really just started being confident in himself.” Alex Caudy had a team-high 11 points for Lakewood to go with six rebounds. Kaleb Makley had three assists and eight points for thc Vikings. Thc Vikings led 34-32 going into the fourth quarter. Once Portland got the lead in lhe fourth quarter, the Raiders missed enough free throws to keep giving the Vikings chances. The Vikings pulled down a missed free throw with just over eight seconds left and raced up BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizens Ward's Friends 60.5-31.5; Butterfingers 57.5-34.5; Rosie’s 55.5-36 5; Pin Seekers 54­ 38; Sun Risers 52.5-39.5: Has Beens 51-41; M&M’s 46.5-41.5*; Early Risers 46-46; King Pins 42.5-49.5; Just Having Fun 41-51; Jan’s Team 32-56*. * Games to be made up. Women’s Good Games and Scries - K. Keeler 152; M. Kingsley 112-292: D. Larsen 169-464. ’ . Men’s Good Games and Series • H. Bowman 204; L. Brandt 201; W. Madden 196; R. Walker 182-488; W. Talsma 183; R. McDonald 226; C. Atkinson 172-468; K. Schantz 163-470; G. Bennett 172; B Terry 217; J. Miller 214. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 58-22*; Brush Works Painting 49-35; Delton uds 41-41*; Eye & ENT 42-34; Boniface Construction 38-42*. * Games to be made up. Good Games and Series Women - J. Shurlow 162-438; D Huver 180-472; L. Elliston 181; T. Christopher 185-536; E. Ulrich 182-471; G. Scobey 179; G. Meancy 178-459; F. Smith 151; S. Beebe 177. Good Games and Scries Men • H. Bowman 202; B. Terry 196-551. Monday Mkerettcs Nashville Chiropractic 60-24; Kent Oil 54­ 30; Dean’s Dolls 47,5-36.5; Creekside Growers 43-41; Dewey’s Auto Body 41.5­ 42.5. Good Games and Series - T. Christopher 191-558; V. Carr 179- B. Anders 139; E. Ulrich 210-504; J. Aiflen 170; N. Goggins 152; S. Dunham 193-453. C&N Girls 52.5-35 5- Coleman agency 50.5-43.5; CB’s 50-37- Team I 49-39; Look InnS«8n3: L°-K-Tion'3 4.3435; Sue’s Team 40-43; Broadway Bp 39.48; Team Turkey 35­ 53; Team 10 19.69 Re^BGr94e-,US,in 232:”D-2,0; sh”^^Ju^^;T4,n,nyD'578; Sunday Night M*xcd Comebacks (J Lpy Hookers 46; Bowling Shoes 44 y".• O«« 39 ,/2; Tl’,; ^■how's 36 Wild Bunch 35 U2; wn> So Serious 33 Women’s all(l Series - K. ‘^"'^l^M^er 105-276; R. Hum The Vikings’ Alex Caudy is bumped from behind by Portland's Jacob Pohl as he puts a shot up Friday night at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the floor needing a three to tie the game, but Portland is an extremely good team.’ turned the ball over the Raiders before getting ’ The Vikings arc now 4-11 overall this sca­ a shot off. A couple more missed free throw s son, and 1-7 in thc CAAC-White. led to another Viking chance, but they had to Lakewood fell 53-47 in a non-conference go the length of thc floor for a three with a contest with Ionia Tuesday second and a half on the clock and the Raiders A 15-10 run in the third quarter by the picked-off the inbounds pass. Vikings pulled them within three heading into “Kicking myself a bit that I didn’t call a the fourth quarter, but the Bulldogs went 9-oftime-out with eight seconds left lo go when 9 from the free throw line in the fourth quar­ we got the rebound," Pierccfield said. "I ter to clinch lhe win. chose to let them go down and just play it. Austin Gregory was 7-of-7 at the free Our team hasn’t been in those positions this throw line in the fourth and finished wilh a year. I probably should have called a time-out game-high 29 points. He was 9-of-9 at the and run a set play which could have given us line for the night. a better look, but it’s over now. Lakewood got 21 points from “They battled, and battled, and battled and CaudyMakley had three points and eight they did a lot of things extremely well. rebounds for the Vikings. Bank account reportedly hacked A Freeport woman reported someone hacked into her bank account and sent a Western Union money order for $830 with­ out permission. She (ok! Barry Couniy Sheriff’s deputies Jan. 17 that she had recently set up a new account for phones and Internet with AT&T. She called AT&T to set up a service call to install and activate thc sen-ice then found out later that the per­ son she talked to was not likely an actual employee of z\T& T. She admitted she used an AT&T telephone number she obtained from a Google search. Police later discov­ ered thc woman had not called a real AT&T employee but a telemarketing business which had several on-line complaints with similar problems. When she called, she aid lhe man told her she could use the Geek Squad for $30 instead of the AT&T team to come out and activate her internet. S*he then provided debit cad information to cover thc Geek Squad sen-ice call and then a few days later realized her bank account had been hacked and thc money stolen. Officers are still investigating the incident. Police investigate attempted theft of snowmobiles and trailer A 35-year-old Delton man reported attempted theft of his snowmobiles and trailer. The incident was reported Jan. 13 in the 9000 block of Lakeview Drive. Police found a tire track at lhe end of the driveway. They also reported that it appeared someone tried to pull the trailer out of the parking spot in the driveway using a ratchet tie down strap to the trailer tongue. While trying to pull the trailer out. the suspects bent the rest on the underside of the trailer and the strap broke. The trailer then rolled into the vic­ tim’s truck. Police believe thc suspects lied after the strap broke and they were unable to pull lhe trailer out of the driveway. Driver reportedly throws coffee at another driver stopped for bus A driver reportedly threw coffee nt anoth­ er driver alter both stopped for a school bus on M-37 near Heath Road. 'Hie incident was reported Jan 30 at about 7:20 a.m. The first driver, a 43-year-old Hastings woman, went to the sheriff’s department about 10 minutes after the incident reportedly I occurred. She reportedly told police she was I northbound on M-37 when she began to I slow for a school bus that was stopping with I lights activated. She said there were two other vehicles traveling behind her and that I the second vehicle did not stop and passed the two stopped vehicles on the left. The I driver of the stopped vchicle honked at the passing vehicle to alert the driver to the stopped school bus The driver was able to stop and when she backed up, she reported­ ly was screaming at the stopped driver. The first driver rolled down her window to hear what w as being said and that’s when the cup of coffee w as thrown at her. The first driver then pulled in front of the car to block them and the second driver veered around and hit the vehicle. Police were able to also talk with the driver who allegedly threw the cof­ fee. She told police she feared the woman stopped in the first vehicle was going to get out of her car and assault her and that’s why she threw- the coffee. She told police she was trying to avoid confrontation and that’s why she left lhe scene. Police arc still inves­ tigating the incident. Tires damaged on vehicle at Delton home A 69-year-old Delton man reported dam­ age to three tires on his vehicle parked at his home in the 8000 block of Chain O Lakes Drive, Delton. Thc man said he hud been away for awhile and when he returned to the home, the three tires were damaged. The incident was reported Jan. 29. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the inci­ dent. Alleged shoplifter flees leaving merchandise in store An employee of Wai Mart in Hastings rejxirtcd a customer was caupht takine mer chand.se from Ilw store witC^ngX pm FeW'tJ11 Ui‘?S abou‘ 1:30 Hike cans ot a eged shopl«flcr tried to nd nT SPkn‘y Paint’ a 5ho'^r caddy. some'-I!ncn:haI"di^ customer paid in the c irt ar^iconcealed other items When confr lricd lo ,eavc lhc slorethe store -mT C< ’1 K Wo,nan ,c,t cart in Store emnl d *Cm hcr Vehic,c and le»'acted polie^'4 S,OP ,":r lu,d co,v �. PtiP ’3 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 13. DK cheer wins third straight conference title Panthers shout out to the crowd during their round two performance at Maple Valley High School Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 6 °th e °?9 S VarSity comPetit’ve cheer team shows everyone who is number one in the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference after winning the final eague meet of the season and the conference title Saturday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sport* Editor Delton Kellogg’s dominance of the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference continued Saturday. Thc Panthers clinched their third straight conference championship, and their fourth in the conference’s six seasons, by scoring the highest total in each of the three rounds at the league meet hosted by Maple Valley High School. Delton Kellogg finished with a three-round score of 672.48 points. Runner-up Bangor was a distant second, with a score of 645.64. Maple Valley, which was third Saturday and second in the overall conference standings, scored 606,10 points. They were the only three teams over 600 points on the day. The Panthers got the jump on the rest of the league from thc start Saturday, scoring a 214.50 in round one. llwt is Delton's best round one score of the year. * "They went out and had tun." said Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reynolds. "That’s what we worked on. Wie had to stop being too technical. Il gets loo technical and you can t have fun anil you forget why you do this. We've been working on not being so techni­ cal. They know it. They just need to have tun with it.” Delton's four-year varsity senior Kelsey Vaughn said she and her teammates made sure they had lots ol excitement in their voic­ es in that opening round. Thrce-year varsity senior. Cortney Leinaar. said pepping each other up really helps everyone have fun out on the mat. Megan Papcsh is the Panthers third senior All three girls were honored along with the rest of the league's seniors following lhe meet. "It’s really awesome, because we work really hard and it's nice to see that it pays off." Ixinaar said. , lire three seniors all agreed it was a boost to their confidence for the day to have such a good round one score, and regularly being over 200 points in that opening round has been a boost to everyone’s confidence. Delton went on to add a 183.58 in round two and a 274.40 in round three. 'Die second-best round two score was a 183.58 from Bronson. The second-best round three score was Bangor’s 266.70. The Bronson Vikings also had a 205.90 in round one, which was thc second best score of that round. Maple Valley put together a 190.60 in round one, a 162.80 in round two and a 252.70 in round three. "I’m really proud of them." said Maple Valley head coach Sarah lluissen. "January has not been a good month for any sport, but it's been a very challenging month for us. To be able to pull through and face our chal­ lenges head on and still place second (overall in the league), I'm really proud of the kids today." Huisscn was especially pleased with her team's round two performance. Her team had its top score of lhe year in each of those first two rounds. "We've had time to be able to clean things this week, where wc haven't had time due to not having school and everything else. We just actually had time to pay a little more attention lo those rounds more than we have been." While Pigeon was fourth overall on the day with a score of 579.20. followed by Bronson 573.70. Schoolcraft 567.82 and' Penfield 547.50. Delton Kellogg will be back in action at Otsego for its Division 3 District Tournament Su'unLy. II be •’■'a' Reynolds said her team will be , 4 working on cleaning up little it preps for thc tough district that im- exVOodteams from Otsego. Paw Paw- and N Delton stunt group prepares for a liftduring their team’s round three perform­ ance Saturday at the final Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference meet of the season. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK cheer makes it four in a row, Saxons second 'tic Wg VISITING adults 1:-'. ;• The Hastings varsity competitive cheer team finishes of the OK Gold/Green Conference season with a big stunt at the end of round three Tuesday at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans clinched their fifth conference championship in five years, and they hope the best is yet lo come - both this season and in the future. Thomapple Kellogg's varsity competitive cheer team finished off a sweep of lhe OK Gold/Green Conference season by winning Tuesday’s meet al Wayland Union High School with a score of 748.52 points. Hastings was a distant second with a score of 685.60, which allowed thc Saxons to finish second in the overall league standings as well. T he Trojans had lhe top score in the league in round three all year long, and are still working to improve. T hey scored a 307.30 in that final round Tuesday. ' We made some changes yesterday, just took criticism from judges to try' and make it more impressive and they did well with it," said TK head coach Abby Kanitz., "We changed a part where three stunt groups are up and made sure all four are up doing some­ thing difficult. It's just more showy when all four groups are up instead of three." Difficult moves in round two have helped lhe TK outpace the conference in that round each meet as well. The Trojans scored a 214.42 in the second round, to follow up a 226.80 in round one. Kanitz was pretty pleased with the round one performance, but saw some things to clean up in round two as lhe Trojans continue to prepare for the state tournament that begins with a Division 2 District Tournament at Gull Lake Saturday . ~ The Trojans have won five of six confer­ ence titles, and four in a row, ’There is a whole lot of talent in this group and the program has progressed and therefore the talent has progressed. Every team has been talented. You have to be to win a confer- Slaughter and Pewoski win district titles, move on in D2 Hastings has two heavyweights headed to "■’Four Saxons and five Thomapple Kellogg * . fb-rs were among those to earn ''h'is Saturday’s Division 2 Individual o'” nnal Toumamem a. Spring Uke High Seto’"'*-"' ">cir P';’riomlan“ 'he dis,ric‘ Saturday'III '’-f1’" j «aiden McLeod each ’ d iop four in the 285-pound placed m peWOski earning one of the weiglH class. jason slaughlcr Saxons two d. cbamp»on at 152 pounds, was also a distr . wj(h ., pjIK jn eath ol PcwoskttoOk ^cn wol| by injury his first two rna c’ ( GU|j Lake s Monte default in the final agatns Morrow. . by Morrow in their Mclxrod was P1‘ .ofVd a pin of hi s own semifinal match. ev jl>nes in lhe con&oagainst Charlotte s himself a spot in taion «-’">i'’n^' jnou's Corey Hasvevoort. the regional. H»m who McLeod beat l|-5 in the quarterfinal:,, pmned Mclxod m then- match for third place. , T’1'rr "’;"cl'ed Pcwoski’’i '*o Pin’ >o start the day. then pulled out a 5.4 victory over Hanuhon s Trenton Holyfield in the 152-pound championship match. Hastings had one other wrestler in lhe championship finals. Zach Wilcox at 130 pounds. Wilcox topped Byron Center’s Jake Riekenn 9-4 in the semifinals, then was pmned by Eaton Rapids’ Jaedin Sklapsky in lhe championship match at 130 7 Thornapple Kellogg’s lone fimtk< , . Austin Beardsley, who topned Hi *i. * Jemmy Parkhurt 241 jn tRiS * 'h defaulted the 140-pound fit"„ » he" Ce"lerNo,nn Waddell due to injury lhe Trojan team also had Ryan ZOIlnil .. 112 pounds. Chris Poland at H9 and Kvl! Krause at 171 place third. TK’s Nick k > C was fourth at 145 pounds. k ,Vcson A Trojan stunt group shots out its cheer during its team's round three performance Tuesday at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons move in unison during the round two performance Tuesday at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ence championship, but lhe talent is changing over time," said Kanitz. Winning helps draw girls to the program. Tire girls entering a cheerleading program in Middleville are getting younger too. The Trojans are playing a big part in that. "There was a youth program in Middleville, and then it just ended, so now sideline girls of mine are coaches and then ex- Schoolcraft overtakes DK boys in fourth Schoolcraft outscored Delton Kellogg 17-4 in the fourth quarter to steal a 53-47 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory at Delton Kellogg High School Tuesday. Delton led 43-36 heading into the final eight minutes of play. Schoolcraft’s zone defense got to the Panthers as bit in the fourth quarter, helping the Eagles turn the tide. Schoolcraft got 14 ,lr°m Caleb Proksch and ten from l,-‘rker ‘^’Shton. •left Minehart had a big n'l’ht for the Panthers, pumping in 1° P°,nb ,l_ S<> with seven rebounds. Delton also 13 points from Landon Grizzle. . Parchment topped Belton Kellogg 51-27 in KV/\ action ™day. Parchment kept pace with the other league leaders, Maple Valley. Pennfield and Schoolcraft. in the conference with lhe victory. cheerleaders are coaches." Kanitz said. "They pretty much run it for me, thankfully. We start in lhe summer and they cheer for thc youth football program. They get to see what our girls do. and we have a very large sideline program, which helps." The Trojan high school athletes have been helping out with the youth program for the last two years. , Hastings had the second best score in all three rounds Tuesday, a 21.80 in round one. 186.80 in round two and 287.00 in round three. "That was a good round three today. I was impressed,’’ said Hastings coach Amy Hubbell. "Round one and round two weren't quite as good, but we II gel there. It wasn't the Saxons' best round three score,' but Hubbell though it was the best her girls* had performed a round three routine this year. "They stuck all of their hard stunts. We. stuck all our lifts that we needed to stick.. Tumbling was way more on today. Their voice was really good and they sold it really,• really well." Hubbell said of the round three1 performances. : The Saxons will be a part of that district, tournament at Gull lake as well. Holland Christian was third with a total' score of 678.52. follow ed by Catholic Central 670.46. Wayland 659.10, Hamilton 625.98, Zeeland West 567.10, Ottawa Hills 420.00 and Byron Center 291.80. Trio of DK wrestlers will be ■ part of regional at Lakewood Delton Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team is sending three guys to Saturday’s Division 3 Individual Regional Tournament at Lakewood High School. Delton sophomores Brogan Smith and Jake Reed and junior Cam Hudson all qualified for the regional round of lhe state tournament by plating fourth in their we.ght class Saturday at the Division 3 Individual District Tournament al Paw Paw High School Reed upped his record to 42-7 on the sea­ son wilh his fourth-place finish al 152 pounds. He just missed a spot in the dumpi­ onship finals, falling to top seeded Colton Toney of South Haven 5-3 in the semifinals. Reed then pinned Bemen Springs Johnie Rivme 3-29 infotheir awsolalion semifinal. Allegan’s Trey Boeman topped 10-2 in the match for third place. . Hudson also reached the championship semifinals, at 145 pounds. He and Reed both scored pins in their quarterfinal matches. In the semifinal. Hudson was pinned by top seeded Kyle Simaz of Allegan. in the consolation semifinals, Hudson earned a regional berth by pinning Buchanans River lox. Coloma’s Line Line look thud place at the flight, winning by for-} feit. Smith had to work further through lhe con-j solation bracket He pinned his opening 1 round tex*, but then fell in the championship^ quarterfinals to South Haven’s Sam Cortez 9-' Smith won his first two consolation match- J e> by pin to secure a spot in the regional, then; fell 9-4 in a second meeting with Cortez in lhe 5 consolation final. ” ; Delton Kellogg’s team season came to an} end Wednesday (I cb. 5) in the Division 3 leant District Semifinals at Parchment High I School. Comstock downed Delton 40-29. The ! < oils then knocked off Pennfield 40 31 in th" distinct final. Pennfield started lhe district tournament with a 56-18 wm over Parchment. �Heavyweights clinch Saxons’ district win The Saxons'Alex Traister (right) holds Gull Lake’s Collin Sanders on his back during their 189-pound bout Wednesday in 1 Division || District Final at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood's Taylor VanlLand works to get around Portland's Ariel Davids during Friday's CAAC-White contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Vikings better in second game with Raiders by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings arc still winless in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division, and still battling hard for that first win. Portland dropped the Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team’s conference record to 0-8 with a 41-28 victory at Lakewood High School Friday. “I was really proud of our effort tonight.” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. "We got beat by a running clock the first time that we played Portland, so to come out tonight and push them to the end was a small victoO-” Karly Morris led lhe Vikings with 11 points. Taylor VanlLand and Konnor Geiger had six each. Geiger also had six rebounds and three steals. “Karly played well for us tonight.” Frost said. “She was aggressive on the offensive end getting to thc basket. I felt Konnor played Tfifr best game of lhe year. She was very’ active on the defensive end and scored six points for us. Taylor was solid along with Marie Hendrickson." • Lakewood also got a big three-pointer late from Victoria Hager, which helped keep lhe team in the game. "We still had some breakdowns defensive­ ly that allowed some clean looks for their best shooters and they made us pay. We have to do a better job of recognizing those shooters and getting out on them. ’ Allison Russell made the Vikings pay. knocking down six three pointers to finish with 18 points. A 13-2 run in lhe second quarter put Portland in control. The Raiders led 22-10 at the half. Portland also got II points from Allie Grys. Lakewood is now 1-15 overall this season. “This team could have turned in the chips with only one win. but they really have done a nice job of coming out and competing and that is all a coach can ask of them." said Frost. Ionia topped lhe Vikings 40-26 in non-conference action Tuesday. “It is our old nemesis of not being able lo score," said Frost. "We did a lot of really good things tonight, but didn't gel lhe ball in the basket. Their press hurt us late in lhe first have because we got away from our basics, but wc did a better job of it in thc second half.” VantLand had eight points to lead the Vikings. and Frost said she did a solid job on defense as well. She also had five rebounds. Morris chipped in five points, six rebounds and three steals. The Hastings wrestling team celebrates its Division 2 District Championship after scoring a win over Gull Lake in the district finals at Hastings High School Wednesday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons faced a three-point deficit with four flights to go Wednesday. Hastings varsity wrestling team needed its heavyweights hxcomt vp big, and they did. Alex Traister at 189 jxiunds and Nate Pcwoski al 285 pomtLVored pins for lhe Saxon varsity wrestling team, and Travis I loffman recorded a 14-1 major decision over Gull Lake’s Caleb Howe in the 215-pound bout. • Those three victories propelled the Saxons to a 40-33 victory over the Blue Devils in lhe Division 2 District Final at Hastings High School. Pewoski’s pin gave the Saxons a 40-27 lead with one bout to go, and the Saxons forfeited the 103-pound match to the Blue Devils. Hastings earned a spot in the Division 2 Regional Tournament, which was scheduled for last night, with lhe victory. The Saxons were in a hole from the start Wednesday, forfeiting lhe 112-pound match which opened the night. Hastings quickly erased that deficit though, getting decisions from Mitchell Sarhalt al 125 jjounds and Jeremiah Shaffer at 140 pounds and pins from Justice Lamance at 119 pounds and Billy Smith at 130. Zach Wilcox then won by forfeit for lhe Saxons at 135 pounds. It was the Blue Devils’ tum to rally after that, and they didi-Gull Lake got a pin from Coleman Gibson in lhe third period of his 145-pound match wilh the Saxons’ Chase Reaser, Kemps Miller then pulled out a 5-4 decision against the Saxons’ Jason Slaughter at 152 pounds. Miller’s teammates John Neumann and Lucas Slater followed that up with a pins at 160 and 171 to put their team in front 27-24. DK girls suffer from LHS cheer finishes sweep of league pair of slow starts Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell 4-11 overall with a pair of tough recent Kalamazoo Valley Association defeats. Schoolcraft topped lhe visiting Panthers 44-27 Tuesday, starting lhe game wilh a 25-9 run in lhe first half. Emma Herr led lhe Eagles with 16 points and Wynn Still had eight. Delton Kellogg got eight points from Sarah Rendon and six apiece from Kristen Mohn and Morgan Champion. A slow start hurt the Delton Kellogg girls Friday loo at Parchment Parchment lopped the Dchon girls 67-36. The host Panthers got out to a 24-8 edge in the opening quarter. "They jusi came out ol lhe chute going nuts and knocking down shots, and we lumed it over a lot,” said Delion Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. "It comes down lo lhal whole thing where wc just have difficulty duplicat­ ing that kind of speed in our practices, so when we get in a game with teams like this il’s hard lo be prepared for it.” Delton Kellogg picked things up a bit after that. Kristen Mohn led Delton with 14 points and five rebounds. Rendon added 12 points. Kelsi Kienilz had a team-high six rebounds for Delton. Delton’s girls were slated to host Maple Valley last night, and will return lo action Friday al Galesburg-Augusta. The regular season ends next week with a trip to Olivet Tuesday and a home game against Pennfield Feb. 21. Saxons get 3rd non-league victory, top visiting Orioles Saxon head coach Steve Storrs saw posi­ tive improvements on each end of ihe floor as the Hastings varsity boys’ basketball team knocked off visiting Charlotte Saturday. playing its second game in two nights, the Saxons knocked off thc visiting Orioles 47-37 in non-conference action. Cole Harden led the Saxons with ten poinis. going 4-of-6 al the free throw line. Hastings also got nine points from Austin nronson, six from Alex McMahon and five Carson Williams. peter Beck had a leam-high nien rebounds r r Hastings, and McMahon added eight. ° The Saxons led the game 26-18 al lhe half. Hastings *s now 3-1J overall this season. The Saxons fell in another non-confcrencc contest, Tuesday al Greenville 67-62 in over­ time. . The two teams were back and forth throughout lhe evening. The Yellow Jackets led 27-22 at the half, bui Hastings rallied lo lake a 41-38 lead into thc fourth quarter. The two teams were tied 57-57 heading into over­ time. Harden led Hastings with 14 points and McMahon added 13. Parker Syrjala led lhe Yellow Jackets with 22 points. .Stephen Roy and Ian Cooper chipped in 13 points apiece. Hastings, which is 0-6 in the OK Gold Conference this season, returns lo league play Friday nt home against Catholic Central. Lakewood’s varsity competitive cheer team clinched the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division championship Saturday, winning the league finals by nearly 35 points over runner-up Lansing Catholic. The Vikings topped the Cougars 742.82 to 707.96. for their largest winning margin of lhe season in the league. Lakewood won all of the CAAC-White jamborees this season. "We had three solid rounds, with round two being much improved from our last league meet,” said Viking head coach Kim Martin The 211.32 the V?kings scored in round two is their highest mark of the season in lhe round. Lakewood had the top score in each of the three rounds Saturday, a 230.8 in round one and a 300.7 in round three. Lansing Catholic scored a 222.9 in round one. a 205.86 in round two and a 279.2 in round three. Portland was third in the team standings with a score of 664.82, followed by Williamston 561.20 and Corunna 480.40. Lakewood\vill be back in action Saturday al Otsego High School for the Division 3 District Tournament hosted by lhe Bulldogs. “We have got to come into districts being extremely focused and we must pul out three clean rounds" Martin said. "We have a great shot at a district title, it just depends on what team shows up ” * The Vikings had one last district tune-up Monday, toppinc Hastings at the Saxonies! in Hastings by a little over seven points to win the title. ‘ Lakewood finished the evening with a seore of 7|X 90, followed by Hastings 711.70. Lakewood's varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its Capital Area Activities Conference White Division Championship at Waverly High School in Lansing Saturday. Delton Kellogg (45.52, Kclloggsvillc 532.10 and Hopkins 483.20. Once again, the Vikings had the top score in each round. Lakewood scored a 226.9 in round one, a 198.60 in round two (after an eight-point deduction), and a 293.4 in round three. Martin thought her team could have been a little better w ith a little more focus. . 'Hie runner-up Saxons tallied a 224.4 in round one. a 204.40 in round two and a 282.9 in round three. Delton Kellogg scored a 189.2 in round one, 182.22 in round two and 262.3 in found three. Call any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �pad0 tJ The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 13. <’014 *” Portland puts Lakewood out of tournament again by Brett Bremer Spurts Editor Lakewood varsity wrestling conch n ,k Veitch summed up (he end of the Vikin Si.) wrestling rentn’s team sW loun,^u run pretty simply. . ,n “In the league dual, we w,vstlciI Here, they wrestled good,- sl| Wednesday. CHUn Ukeworxl defeated Portland in ils Capital Area Activities Conference White nu ■ dual early this season, and finished two 'm' ahead of the Raiders at Saturday s conferee toumameni. hvivucc Pins at thc heavy wci<>ht । at 119 pounds £ Gardner |xmered Portland to a 38-29 vi" n oser the Xakrngs though in the Division 3 wXir a‘Map,e V“"'> w “We beat them in the dual and they came to beat us. said Veitch. “We weren’t aggressive We were just kind of fiat and laid back and Maple Valley's Zackary Rosenberger (right) and Portland's Patnck Burnham work for take downs in the first period of their 215-pound match Wednesday dur­ ing the Division III District Semifinal at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s John Jackson (top) nears a pin in the first 15 seconds of his 103pound match with Hopkins’ Riley Stettens Wednesday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) were not aggressive at all. ’l"hat will cost our kids, a lol of them, in thc (individual) district seeds Saturday, which will cost them getting to the regionals. They're just not understand­ ing how big some of their losses are. because they’re going to be seeded behind them now. “They did not wrestle well against Hopkins and we did not wrestle well here.” The first seven bouts of thc championship match ended in pins wilh the Raiders coming out of that stretch, which started al 152 pounds, with a 2-4-17 lead. Lakewood had been deducted one point for a misconduct penalty. John Jackson wrestled one of the Vikings’ best matches of lhe evening to end that stretch with a pin of Chase Blake 4 minutes and 37 seconds into their 103-pound match. Portland took control of the dual with Tony Savage scoring a 23-7 technical fall against Lakewood’s Austin bout m Wednesdays Dtvi and Portland's Alex Young work for hand control during the second period of their 135-pound istrict Final at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Brody Jones at Il2 pounds; Gardner tupping Mitchell Sutherland 2-1 at 1U: and Hayden Maus scoring an 11-4 win over Gordon Mann in the 125-pound match. Lakew(X*d won three ot the final four matches, but Alex Young clinched ihe victory for Portland with a 7-0 decision over Austin Kietzm.m at 135 pounds. Veitch thought Mann wrestled well despite his defeat. Charles had a strong match as well, at 130 for the Vikings, topping Bryce Buck 5­ 4. Buck was lhe CAAC-White champion at 125 pounds Saturday. Sutherland was also a CAAC-White champion Saturday, scoring a 9-0 major decision oyer Gardner in their championship match. Lakewood closed out the evening with Jeremy Innes lopping Aaron Rutka at 140 pounds and Jordon Bennett pinning Connor Pelfrey in 25 seconds at 145. The Vikings got their first points of the evening thanks to pins from C ash Thompson at 160 pounds and Garrett Phelps at 171. Portland began the evening with Sean Rutka scoring a pin against Avery Tuitman 2:46 into the 152-pound match. The Raiders then tcxik the lead back for good with pins from Tyler Zimmerman at 189 pounds. Patrick Burnham at 215 and Hunter Scott at 285. Portland advanced to last night’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Thc Raiders also ended the Vikings' team season a year ago. lopping them in the district semifinals before falling in thc district cham­ pionship match against Belding. Portland topped Maple Valley 57-12 in ils semifinal match Wednesday, while Lakewood was scoring a 57-21 victory over Hopkins. The Lions had four wins against the Raiders, after Portland took the first seven weight classes of the evening to build a 34-0 lead. Nathan Baird got .Maple Valley’s first points, pinning Portland's Chase Blake 2 min­ utes 42 seconds into the 103-pound bout. ’ The Lions also got a couple of three-point decisions from lightweights. Kodee Crouch topped Dominic Gardner 3­ 0 in the 119-pound match. Crouch held Gardner down for thc entire second period, to send their bout into the third period tied 0-0. An escape and a take down in thc middle of the third period secured lhe win for Crouch. Reid got Portland’s Bryce Buck on his back for a moment in the second period of their 130-pound match, then held on for a 6-3 vic­ tory. Thc Lions forfeited four weight classes to Portland, and thc Raiders got pins from Tyler Zimmerman at 189 pounds. Hunter Scott at 285 and Tony Savage at 112. During the Raiders’ nin of seven straight wins to start thc night. Portland won a couple of close decisions. Thc Raiders’ Graham Ferris got a lake down in the final seconds to beat Travis Franks 3-2 in die 171-pound match. At 285 pounds. Portland’s Patrick Bumham lopped Zackary Rosenberger 3-1 with a takedown in overtime. Luke Tromp, Jackson and Mann had pins for Lakewood in the win over Hopkins, while Kietzman added a 4-0 decision over Anthony Steffens at 140 pounds. Bennett. Thompson, Sutherland and Charles won against voids in the Hopkins line-up. TK tops Hamilton this time, but can’t beat Bulldogs ■ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans showed some improvement Thursday al Hamilton, not enough to keep pace with Byron Center though. .Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team knocked off Hamilton 40-31 in the Division 2 District Semifinal, topping a team which topped il by three points in a dual in early January. Byron Center scored the dis­ trict championship though, first topping Wayland 66-10 and then the Trojans 63-7 in lhe district final. The Bulldogs won the first ten weight classes in the district final, breaking out to a 54-0 lead against a team with 11 wrestlers who took part in the district final that weren’t varsity wrestlers a year ago. “Unfortunately 1 think our guys, before the match, took it upon themselves to decide maybe they didn’t have a great shot of win­ ning and that carried over to their physical performance, which was disappointing. But. that’s what inexperience in young kids can do.” said TK head conch Scott Szczepanek. “The goal is to turn it into a learning moment, a teachable moment where we can say hey. ‘when you don’t give yourself a shot al all that’s the type of tiling that happens* and it turns out to tie a little more disappointing.”’ One of the varsity wrestlers with experi­ ence for the Trojans. Nick Iveson, finally broke the Bulldog run. Iveson fought off a take down attempt by Byron Center 152poundcr Eriq Gonzalez in the secund period, scooting around on his back side with one hand posted until he was able to get his legs Kellogg’s Kyle Kraus holds Thornapple K yyjoshua Le<? dunng down 0y^ Cents 17Vpound tne second pen Hamilton High Cody Hassevoort at 145 pounds. Those victories put TK up 34-21 with three bouts left. Hamilton made sure the evening came ............. ... ' ?• * t. • j iiTcf down lo the final bout with Trenton Holyfield scoring a 14-5 victory over Kyle Krey at 152 pounds and William Duimstra scoring a pin at 160. Vikes get three through to ref;M, Maple Valley one Lakewood junior Jordan Bennett only had to wrestler for more than a minute once Saturday. Bennett improved lo 41-1 overall this sea­ son with a trio of pins followed by an 8-4 vic­ tory over Shelby’s Dylan Unger in lhe 140pound championship final al the Division 3 Individual District Toumameni hosted by Portland. Bennett started the day by pinning Hopkins’ Anthony Steffense in 26 seconds, then stuck Orchard View’s Marcus Stewart in 56 seconds. In the championship semifinal, he pinned Belding’s Brady Phelps in 30 sec­ onds. . Likewtxxl had three wrestlers finish in the top four in their weight class at Portland to earn a spot in this Saturday’s Division 3 Individual Regional Tournament, which the Vikings will host. Garrett Phelps was lhe run­ ner-up at 171 pounds and John Jackson fourth Thornapple Kellogg 145-pounder Kyle Krey (front) tries to escape the grasp of Byron Center sJaxon Smith during the first period of their district final bout Thursday at Hamilton High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) y free and work his way on top for a take down. That determined effort put him in front 5-3, and he went on to a 7-5 victory. Jacob Gipe got the Trojans their other four points, scoring a 9-1 major decision over Taylor Rambin in the 189-pound bout. Collin Stein (285 pounds). Austin Krantz (103). Jacob Busing (119), Nolan Waddell (140). Jaxon Smith (145) and Brennen Andrews (160) had pins for the Bulldogs in the win over'1K. Collin Busing (135) and Ryan Vasbinder (2I.i) scored major decisions for Bynrn Center. Jacob Riekena (130) ulld T'|()r Rambm (112) tallied technical falls jOshua Ixc picked up a 5-3 win over TK's Kvle Kraus in lhe 171-pound match, and William Doran won by forfeit at 125 pounds. Szczepanek said the biggest difference in Ins team s victory over Hamilton versus the team’s regular season meeting Were lhe return of Austin Heatd-ley lo the li„e.ui,. a t h match from Chns Poland ilgai J Hawkeyes top wrestler and a pin )„,,„ K at the end ot the dual. TK didn’t clinch the match until the flnill bout, with K.aus Sticking Seth Buresh in 1:47 at 171 pounds. That was the last of four pins for TK in the dual. Gipe scored one at 189 to start the dual, then Jacob Gorton at 103. Ryan Gorton at 112 and Patrie LaJoyc at 130 pounds added pins. Beardsley edged Hamilton s Jeremy Parkhurst 4-2 in the 140-pound match. Hamilton led the dual 21-12 after five bouts. That stretch ended with Hamilton’s higan Welcher scoring an v«ctory over Chris Poland at 119 pounds. "Even though Logan got the win (Poland) wrestled a really gWd match,” said Szczepanek. “Chris didn’t wrestle his best in the first period and put himself in a hole and unfortunately the four minutes left in the sec­ ond and the third period didn’t allow him to climb his way out. I think he went into lhe second period down six and lost by (Wo |je outwrcstled him for two periods, unfortunate­ ly he put himself into that hole in the fiBl period.” IK tallied with Noah Turr^ w’n«iing by forfeit at 125, L;Joye scoring his> pin at IJO, Chris Kaboos lopping Devin Christian 4-0 al 135 |X)unds. Beardsley getting ht» w in, anj Iveson scoring a 9-1 major decision over at 103 pounds. Maple Valley has one regional qualifier this season. Zackuiy Rosenberger, who was third at 215 pounds. Unlike Bennett. Phelps had lo survive six minutes of tight wrestling three times. He bested Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Luke Ens 4-2 to ’start the day. then bested Allendale’s Dylan Worthing 4-0 in the cham­ pionship semifinals. Phelps ran into his second Catholic Central wrestler in the finals, and fell lo AJ Zervoudakis 8-5. Jackson worked his way to lhe champi­ onship semifinals at 103 pounds by pinning Maple Valley ’s Donavan George and scoring a7-l decision against Godw in Heights’ Elijah Southern. Teddy Barco-Trev ion from Shelby topped Jackson m the championship semifinals, then went on to win the weight class. Jackson went on to top Belding’s Max Walker in the conso­ lation semifinals to cam a spot in the region­ al tournament. Allendale's Nick Dankowski pinned Jackson in the match for third place. Rosenberger pulled out a 2-1 overtime thriller in lhe consolation semifinals, ending the individual season for Portland’s Patrick Bumham. Rosenberger then lopped Kelloggsvillc’s Alck Zivanic 3-1 in lhe conslation finals to place third. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE (’o 111 p I cl c online schedule at: WXX S>..hiJssk.l.2xu’Xt. 415 PM 43.1PM 4 30 PM C OO PM 6 00 PM bOQPM 730PM M5PM BqS MS fcres’upg fresh. &rt» fre^ BasMbtf Ji G-Hs Ji A GtCaWxOW GRCatbofcCenW GRCaSx^Cfital GRCatfsfcCwtrai GaCj*McCer!a! Gtrb BcjS Vin-ty IcelW SATURDAY.Ff B-1® FEB’ ■" 4 00 PM 4 ft) PM 415PM 53OFM 5.30 PM 700 PM 7C0PM tap StIs B'fS 630 Gris f<^. MS Ji JV Vanity C.U — vsrsty oOrtta, KS paskitbi-' ScvtnCMjtanHS gjaiefcaS Soytn Ct.~ tan US Sxtn OuW KS Sc’utn 0T5tu.i HS ScdhCKmtanhS Sj-ktb-e: KiiftMcatowjMS 4bPM A SXPM teS WA wX _________ __ H A H A H H A A A H A H A A H A H A H H 5.J0W 600 PM 7’30 PM unj /mA &K3 Itarty Ecfl Vin.:, BAskEtba) A A A to4! 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Hint’s when Trojan junior guard Tommy Hamilton drilled a three-pointer from the top of the key. sparking halt of the. full gymnasium at Thomapple Kellogg High School Friday to rise up in applause. Nearly everyone was decked out in thc green of Michigan Slate University. in honor of 2012 Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate Dominque "DJ" Nolff, w ho was shot in his apartment near the Michican State University campus Jan. 31, and died Feb. 1. Noll! was a member of thc 2011-12 Trojan varsity basketball team, and attended Hastings schools as a youngster before moves sent him to Minnesota and back to Middleville. Green wristbands and T-shirts were sold, with proceeds going to Nolfi’s family. Thc Michigan State University mascot Sparty made die trek from East Lansing. Players on both sides wore green socks and many had green shoelaces. The Trojans managed to score a 59-49 OK Gold Conference victory over the visiting Saxons. “It was a long week.” said TK head coach Mike Ry nearson. who coached Nolff in his one varsity season at TK. “It’s going to be a lough day tomorrow. What we did here tonight was awesome. Hastings. 1 couldn’t be more proud of the way they handled things and the support that they showed. Il was two communities coming together in a time of need and I’m just Jiappy that they handled it thc way they did. I’m happy to say we’re neighbors with them.” Thc Trojans were happy to score a victory ns well. Hamilton hit that opening three, and Hastings'Alex McMahon flips a shot up over Thornapple Kellogg’s Cole Cronknght for .two points during the second half Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Clay Francisco drilled to more, helping TK run out lo a 19-5 lead in the first six and a half minutes of thc game. Hamilton would finish lhe night with a game-high 26 points, doing much of his dam­ age attacking lhe basket and scoring or get­ ting to ihe foul line He was 9-ot-10 from thc free throw line. The Trojans were !8-of-2l as a team at thc line. Francisco finished with ten points and five rebounds. Jackson Bronkema had nine points, Clayton Kruisenga seven and Cole Cronkright six. “We just hit shots. Wc stretched it out early and Clay came out and hit a couple triples. Tommy came out making shots. He made a couple free throws. We got that lead again like we did the first time.” said Rynearson. “(Hastings) handled il well. They weath­ ered lhe storm we pul on and battled back and got it down to single digits and made a game out of it.” The Saxons got 11 points from Cole Harden, nine from Aaron Bronson and six from Ian Beck. “Since the first game, our toughness has gotten much belter," said Hastings head coach Steve Storrs, “h’s something wc didn’t have in the beginning. It’s still not all the way there, especially mentally. We have so many Unforced turnovers and we pretty much start­ ed off doing everything we said not to do. We didn’t get to the shooters and we gave them easy drives. We don’t score enough to come back from leads like that.” TK led 30-19 at the half, and had the lead up lo 15 points late in the third quarter with its pressure keeping the Saxons from getting into a regular rhythm on offense and getting the ball inside. Hastings managed to whittle the TK lead down to nine in thc final two minutes of the ball game, but never got any closer than that. Saxon guard Carson Williams tries r get the offense going as he's pursued by Thornapple Kellogg’s Jackson Bronkema Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK followed up that win with a 59-51 non­ conference victory at By ron Center Monday l he Trojans dug out ot a small early hole by putting up 28 points in the second quarter. Hamilton led the way tor IK with 22 points. Francisco finishd with ten points and Kruisenga and Bronkema had six each. Byron Center got 20 points from Travis Baker. 14 from Quinn Humphrey and 11 from Jesse Jordan. TK ladies top Saxons for 10th win of the season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans got their tenth win Friday, and guaranteed themselves a winning regular .sea­ son. "Everything for us from this point on is a cherry on top.” said Thomapple Kellogg var­ sity girls’ basketball coach Jessee Bays after his team’s 40-24 victory over visiting Hastings. “I’m stoked for them. We don’t know (when thc last time TK had a winning record is). I’ve been trying to find out. I’m just going to guess it has been over ten years. Nobody knows, but it is what it is. We do know that this group. 2013-14 has a winning record.” Getting the second win over Hastings was tougher than the first. TK’s lead was just 11 -9 at the half, and only one point with three and a half minutes left in lhe third quarter. • A three-by guard Kelli Graham was the start of a 12-2 run to dose out lhe quarter for thc Trojans. TK got a couple of turnovers with its pressure and had a little more success shooting the basketball than il had earlier in the game during that stretch. Points weren’t easy to come by for anyone Friday. “Hastings did a good job with the 1-3-1 zone," said Bays. “Wc saw it before. When it’s five players all trying to do their own thing, against any kind of defense, it’s not going to work. We talked about attacking a team in a 1-3-1 to give us some scoring opportunities and wc did that. And we also talked about picking up the defensive pres­ sure so we wouldn’t have to face the zone. We got a couple of steals that got us going and what not. so we didn’t have lo go up against that zone.” Bays also said just settling down was a big part of the turn around. The gymnasium was packed, with fans of the Saxons and Trojans both decked out in green in honor of 2012 TK graduate and Michigan Stale University slu­ dent DJ Nolff, who was killed last weekend. “The atmosphere was one thing I don’t think either team is used to," said Bays. “When you see a game that is this packed for the majority of a girls’ basketball game, this is like a state semifinal as far as attendance." Graham IcdTK with 17 points on lhe night. Fuller added eight points and Johnson had six. TK is now 10-6 this season and 4-3 in the OK Gold Conference Maddie Dailey led Hastings with ten points and Erin Goggins chipped in six. Hastings shot just 24-percent from lhe floor, and hit just 5-of-12 free throws. "They shot well,” Hastings head coach Mike Engle said of the Trojans. “We turned it over a lew times in the third quarter and they got a couple of easy buckets, but that’s a verygood team that just beat Wayland who is also a very good team. We went in the locker room, all 1 can a,k of them is to hustle and execute and they did that. Thc shots will come.” • Engle was pleased to see his team making better decisions and protecting thc basketball for lhe most part against the furious Trojan pressure, a clear improvement over thc first meeting between the two teams. The Saxons fall to 1-5 in the OK Gold with thc loss. The Trojans fell 43-35 in a non-confcrence make-up game at Byron Center Tuesday. The Bulldogs held thc Trojans to 11 points in the second half lo secure the win, after thc two teams went into the break tied 24-24. Byron Center got ten points from Staci Brower and eight apiece from Alexa Carter. Ashley Cline and Brooke Sharkey. TK got 13 points from Graham and eight from Syd Krol. The Trojans return to action at Wayland Friday. At left: The Saxons’ Sarah Sixberry looks for an open teammate during the second half of Friday's OK Gold Conference contest in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 0. ' ......n ..... ... Hastings’ Maddie Dailey puts up a shot over Thomapple Kellogg’s Syd Krol dur­ ing the second half Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) C. . Cherry Street Health Services will begin operating the former Health Connections clinic on February 3, 2014 ■I Located in the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Offering Family Practice and Counseling Services New Hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues: 8 a.m. - 7 p m. Accepting New patients To schedule an appointment, call 269-945-4220 Hastings junior Janessa Hodge puts cherry street J Health Services UP a shot in the paint as Thornapple Kellogg’s Syd Krol (right) swipes at the ball and Kelh Graham (left) looks on. (Photo by Brett Bremer) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-02-20.pdf c774b516491ca230fe093afcbb39b27c PDF Text Text HASTINGS mJF.’.K: U&RA** 227 fAST STAff ST I Animal shelter sent down revenue road Go USA — and Russia, too Lakewood cheer return to state finals See Editor^1 on page 4 See Story on Page 18 See Story on Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 ......... CAR-RT LOT**C 003 ^stings Public Library Hastings Ml 49058-1954 ANNER Thursday.^™??!0. ?0U VOLUME 161, No. 8 PRICE 75C^_ Police arrest possible suspect in shooting death of TK graduate } • i ; , DKHS district champions back on the court Delton Kellogg will recognize the 1964 and 1984 boys basketball district champs at half-time of this Friday’s boys basketball game against Battle Creek Pennfield. litis year marks the 50th and 30th anniversaries of their respective championships. Members of the championship teams will be getting together after the game for at team-sponsored event. Anyone who played on either of these teams is asked to call the Delton Kellogg athletics office, 269 623­ 9285. Friday’s games will also feature sen­ iors night, when the school honors its senior basketball players and their par­ ents. The girls w ill be honored immcdiately following their game and the boy s will be honored at the start of their game. Bowl for Kids’ Sake looking for teams Anyone suffering from cabin fever or who wants to get out and enjoy some fun and games with friends while supporting a good cause is encouraged to grab five friends and sign up for the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser Saturday. March 1. This year’s event will have a board-game theme, and organizers promise plenty of games and give­ aways throughout the event. All funds from Bowl for Kids’ Sake will support Bigs and Littles already matched and provide more children with mentors in Barry County. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves more than 130 children in the county, and it lakes . about $1.000 to support a match during the first year, according to BBBS exec­ utive director Amy Kuchta. To get involved, form a five-person team and register online. www.bbbsi.org/baiT>', have each team member collect at least $60 in dona­ tions and then go to the event March 1 to enjoy a two-hour bowling party. Teams are encouraged to dress accord­ ing to the board game theme and com­ pete in the team costume contest. For more information or to register by phone, call Diane Haines. 269-948­ 2044. Barry Community Foundation grant helps Safe Harbor Hie Barry Community Foundation funded a grant request from Safe [{arbor Children’s Advocacy Center of Barry County. The SI6.KX) grant w ill purchase the needed children’s furniture, desk, chairs, computers, printer, phones and office supplies. In addition, grant funds will be used to cover the rental cost of the Barry County location during 2014 .... .. Safe Harbor s mission is to provide । lifeline to victims of child abuse and Jjcn|uct. For more information, visit safeharborallegan.org or call 969-673-3791 or 269-918 3617. t, Red Cross volunteers confer as firefighters Brad Perkins (back) and Eric Possehn (front) exit Lake Manor Apartments in Lake Odessa after a fire in the attic of one of the units last week. (Photo provided) ’ Fire displaces Lake Odessa apartment residents by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer r\ worker thawing out frozen pipes may have accidentally ignited a fire that began Wednesday afternoon. Feb. 12, at Lake Manor Apartments in Lake Odessa. Thr call came in at 3:11 p.m.. and fire­ fighters arrived to find fire in the wall extend­ ing into the attic of apartment C4. Heavy smoke was flowing from all roof vents and eves of the entire C wing. The Lake Odessa Fire Department began io douse the blaze while the apartments in the wing were being evacuated. When all tenants were accounted, for the rest of the apartment building w'as evacuated as a precaution. The residents were placed on buses sup­ plied by Lakewood School District to stay warm and were later moved to St. Edward Catholic Church for shelter and food. “Preplanning, knowing the layout of the building and teamwork kept the damage from spreading into what could have been a much worse outcome,” said Lake Odessa Fire Chief Jeff Sanderson. Two apartments were heavily damaged, and three others had minimal damage. One of the apartments was vacant. Tenants were allowed back in their apartments Wednesday evening, with the exception of the four occu­ pied apartments that sustained damage. Two families were staying v ith families who lived in the complev; iv.v-'ai* going |o slay with other family mentVr*. and one was being assisted by the RrJ Cross . Lori Root, from Sl Edward, called upon Penny’s Pizza and Marco’s hi Lake Odessa. EmJ’s in Woodland and Papa C’s in Clarksville, who all provided pizzas for apart­ ment residents and firefighters. Root’s sisters. Karen Heise and LisaStoepker picked up and delivered all the pizzas to the church. The Lake Odessa Fire Department also was assisted by Ionia Central Dispatch. Woodland Fire Department. Campbell Township Fire Department. Sunfield Fire Department, Lake Odessa Police Department, Ionia County Sheriff’s Department and Ionia County Emergency Management. “My thanks to everyone that helped, from our dispatchers to all the community mem­ bers that pitched in to assist and feed the res­ idents and our firefighters," said Sanderson. by Julie Makarcwicz Staff Writer U.S. Marshals, along with Grand Rapids Police arrested a !9-year-old man in Grand Rapids Tuesday night and say he is a suspect in the Jan. 31 shooting of Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate Dominique "DJ” Nolff. Noltf. 20, was shot while in his off-campus Michigan State University apartment. He died Feb. 1 at a Lansing hospital. The suspect, Marquay Shaquillecdris McCoy, was arrested at approximately 8:30 p.m. after police surrounded a home on Temple Street in southeast Grand Rapids where police believed McCoy was lodged. Supervisory’ Deputy U.S. Marshal Steve Hetherington of the fugitive task force said McCoy had been on the marshal’s caseload for about a month since he absconded from parole Jan. 16. McCoy is currently being held in the Kent County Jail on the absconder charge and is not charged in connection with the shooting at this time. Hetherington said about a week ago. mar­ shals developed information about McCoy and believed he was in the Grand Rapids area. After four or five days of surveillance of numerous locations where known family and Marquay McCoy friends lived, McCoy was seen at the home on Temple Street. Hetherington said marshals surrounded the See SUSPECT, page 4 Mother of five dies in accident, suspect flees Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Lowell Township that took the life of 36-year-old Tonya Beha of Lake Odessa. The crash occurred on northbound Alden Nash Avenue on the 1-96 overpass just after 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Bcha’s Honda Odyssey minivan had run out of gas, and Beha and another woman were pushing the vehicle. Seven occupants had been in the van, including some of Beha’s five children. AH occupants were transported to Spectrum Hospital Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. A Chevrolet pickup driven by 48-yearold Jay Hobbs of Lowell was traveling northbound on z\ldcn Nash behind the Honda. The pickup rear-ended the minivan, striking Beha. Hobbs fled the scene and was later captured in woods south of the inter­ section. Beha was pronounced dead al the scene. Beha’s neighbor. Marcia Raffler, said the family has been good neighbors. "We didn’t know her well, but are very saddened by all this." said Raffler. See ACCIDENT page 5 Health care, federal deficit highlight legislative fcieli by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Senator Mike Nofs, Rep. Mike Callton and Jordan Bush, representing the 3rd Congressional district, spoke to approximate­ ly 30 guests at the Barry County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon Friday, Feb. 14, at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro in Hastings. While guests dined. Bush led off with a summary of activities in Washington. The Affordable Health Care Act was sum­ marized with a reference to the report of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, which apparently projects cost increases over the next decade of $1.4 trillion in federal spending for health care and will cost the economy 2.3 million jobs. Bush said Congressman Justin Amash was one of 28 Republicans in the House of Representatives to vole against the spending bill, which allows the federal government to borrow money until 2015 without a debt ceiling. The Farm Bill sponsored by Sen. Debbie Stabcnow, DMichigan, was dismissed as being about food stamps; he said the cost has gone from $40 billion to $80 billion. Responding to a question about what Amash is doing. Bush said the congressman is sponsoring a bill to ban the collection by the National Security Administration of metadata on phone calls. Bush also said Amash was crafting a constitutional amendment to limit increases in federal spending to revenues. Sen. Mike Nofs, R-Battlc Creek, who will represent Hastings in the Michigan State Senate after the 2014 election when the redis­ ricting required after the 2010 Census becomes effective, is in the process of intro­ ducing himself to the voters of Barry County. He is retired from the Michigan Department of State Police. Among Nofs’ legislative interests are elim- inating personal property tax on the first $10,000 of value. He supports phasing out the See LUNCH, page 11 Moving the quarterly meeting with local legislators to a luncheon from its customary time as a coffee meeting proved to be pop­ ular Friday as a much larger crowd Gathered at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro. Sponsored by the Barry County Chamber Commerce, the Legislative Lunches are open to the public and reservations are taken by contacting (he chamber at into^rwbarry.com or calling 268-945.2454. (Photo by Fred Jacobs) �»-.•> am p.wc 2 - -mursdity. February 20. Mu _ Tt)e Has.,nqs Banw Snow scenes abundant ~ . • The gate to the football stadium and track at Hastings High School « blocked with snow Tuesday. The first practice date allowed by Michigan Athletic Association for track and soccer is just 18 days away, March 1 • ' ' compi®^^ SchoOl y per. mitted contest date is March 19. With days of jingle bells in the distant past, these horses in Hastings Charter Township appear to be just as tired of winter and snow as are many residents. Trees on a steep embankment in Hastings Charter Township look as if they were stuck into giant batch of whipped cream. Snow banks were sculpted by Monday’s snow and wind before Tuesday afternoons sunshine and above-freezing temperatures began to melt the snow. • Three male mallards keep their feet on the ice and heads in the sun Tuesday morn­ ing on the Thornapple River near River Road in Hastings. Plows — and their drivers — have been put to the test this winter, pushing and piling and pushing snow again. Piles and ridges of snow five or six feet high is not uncommon Tuesday morning. More than 90 inches of snow has fallen so far, about 30 inches more than the season average. The ground has not been visible since Dec. 8. Look good, fool great without the wait! \ Heavy bnuw uhu auineumes bitterly cold ternDferahirnc t, . .• ■"«= 0. O.,e fc Now offering same-day crowns made with the latest digital dental technology * Gold Dental Group TictnDo Maif Thkn Chiw r«»or> patients Welcome 269.9 proctrtiwws ' www.goleden A dollop ot snow has clung to a rnnfrnthr , ing and changing shapes at the whim of the w^d High School, grow e pas> several weeks. �Drivers will turn in either direction, but snow continues to land at the foot of this sign along Hammond in ,rv‘n9 Township. Keeping sidewalks and driveways clear has become a Herculean task. Indee . many homeowners would likely appreciate Hercules’ help with shoveling snow. This nhoto shows a strip of sidewalk on West Green Street in Hastings. ■_________ ______________ ________ ____ Most roads across the county have high snowbanks, and many mailboxes, like one in this photo (bottom, center) are resting on snow piles, rather than posts. This photo of Hammond Road, looking south, shows the layers of hills leading toward Algonquin Lake. The true depth of a drainage ditch near Willits Road in Irving Township is concealed by snow. Snow depth of 24 inches as of Tuesday, was just three inches shy of the record 27 inches set in January 1978. Rain and temperatures nearing 50 degrees expected today likely will melt any further chances of matching or breaking that • record. ; Many streets, roads and driveways have become tunnels, bordered by snow piled several feet high on both sides. Only plows and blowing snow are moving at Hastings High School Tuesday morning after school is canceled. 118 N Michigan, Hastings (across from City Hall) 269-9418-0118 Winter Hours: Mon.-Frl. 11-7; Sat. 10-5 Coll ahead if extended hours are necessary Like us on facebook facebook.com/TheHastingsHanger the Art of Furniture Painting Waterfowl, including the common goldeneye, seek open water on the Thornapple River. 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W).22.20H J �P»e 4 -Tttu.sday, February 2q. so,4 _ lhe Did you see? iw-- ------------ ------ Go USA - and Russia, Lasting impression .. .nprcciati;,n jmag« of -'m**4’* i toward our t4mc f|er becoming I Johnny Quinn, wlio. •his .kXdinhis hotel 10Ud ! cell phone and ,,n;,bI >hbors. used h,s < enough to alert his woOden door i fists .<> smash a )UkoI. inf<«^ Quinn did. according to pr but n°' 1the u.s. Olympic K-'nrnm^ cu|iurcj A bird the size of a blue jay appears to have landed and taken flight in one swooping move. This is all that was left when Del Bachert of Hastings came upon it Thursday, Feb. 13, and then grabbed his camera, making sure the photo will last longer than the avian snow angel did. We're dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058; or email ncwsta'jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Neighborhood rally Banner, March 17. 1971 IGLOO IN HASTINGS — The "snow days" of last week (March 8 and 9) gave youngsters a chance for a lot of outdoor tun, and kids in the Second Ward spent most of the time building this “igloo." The youngsters include Karen, Paula, Laurie, Phil, Tim, Steve and Jeff Pederson; Connie and Tina Karmes; Julie Allen; Lisa Keeler; Debbie Peake; and the dog is Hilda. SUSPECT, continued from page 1-------------------------------- home and called Grand Rapids Police, who brought in their tactical response team. Hie residence was believed to be the home of his mother, said Hetherington. Once Grand Rapids officers and U.S. Marshals had the home surrounded, it took about 45 minutes before they were able to convince McCoy to come out. Hetherington said McCoy walked out through the front - door with his hands up and without incident. “McCoy is a suspect in the ongoing and open homicide investigation in East Lansing. Since Jan. 31. ELPD and assisting agencies have been working non-stop to track down suspects in this case. As a result of the inves­ tigation. McCoy has been identified as a sus­ pect," said East Lansing Police in a press release issued Wednesday afternoon. rnaDDle Players will present a dinner theater called “Laugh In" at the Hastings i doe 1965. at 102 E. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings, Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. Elks Loa9 Feb’ 23t at 2 p.m. Reservations should be made in advance by calling and Sunoay269-945-5308. The cost of $17 per person includes full dinner of the E|ks ’ an(j the performance All proceeds will go to the scholarship fund that chicken mar seniors at any Barry County school. The "Laugh In" cast includes supports graa Davena Shute, Kathy Conklin, Carol Swanson. Paula Walsho, /front row, lr°m M)cha(3| Moray (middle) Angela Seeber, Norma Jean Acker. Carol Cheryl SwinKona. Ortiz. Corey Seeber, Doug Acker and Mike Kasinsky. (Missing East Lansing Police, with the assistance ot several law enforcement partners, identified McCoy as a possible suspect after surveil­ lance video w as released of the suspect enter­ ing and leaving the apartment complex where Nolff and another MSU student. Corbin llolwerda. were shot. Holwerda. 20. was a graduate of Grand Haven High School who also attended TK for a time. He was treated and released from a Lansing area hospital for his wounds. According to East Lansing they vc received assistance from the Michigan State University Police Department. Grand Rapids Police Department. Western District United States Marshal Service, Michigan State Police 6th District Fugitive Team. Michigan State Police MIOC, Michigan Department of Corrections. Tri-Countv Metro Narcotics, Michigan State Police Biometrics Unit and Capital Area Violent Crimes Initiative Unit. Nolff graduated from lltoniapple Kellogg High School in 2012. He also attended Hastings schools for pan of his education. His death led to an outpouring of support for the Nolff family from both TK and Hastings students. The two schools played each other in basketball games Friday, Feb. 7, after NolfT’s death and both student sections and teams sported MSU «’recn in honor of Nolff instead of their traditional scho°l co1’ ors. MSU mascot “Sparty” led the TK Trojan varsity boys team onto the fl°or a,1(1 enler* tained throughout the game. . . . East Lansing Police are continuing their investigation of this shooting. P°,ic5 haVC released any motive for the footing at this lime, but reportedly said Clirlier they did not Ijeheve it was a random sh^tmg- ,Thu> they will provide more infonua,,on Ils H becomes available. According u, Michigan on on Correct,o„s inf„„„3,ion. McW ' parole after being sentenced » " assaulhng. resisting obstrt*',n8 •' P*11"-1 otticer, causing injury. What a great couple of weeks it’s been watching the beautiful television pictures from Sochi, Russia, every night and on network television, no less. This year’s Winter Olympics has even revived rcminisces of those old Iron Curtain conflict days as the USA and Russia —- once the two most powerful nations on earth — arc now again locked in a top medal count before taking a P’?1**" ° ia, media. and dead heat. Not that it’s exactly the same. I don’t handiwork, posting it <m so ..; |he next receiving over 25.000 “tsveeB m think anyone can make a case for last several hours. . matweek’s USA hockey victory over Russia Quinn wasn’t the only an as being anything close to the epic 1980 j<arinri American win over the Soviets. After all, ter. Rather than condemning sUperhero back then it was an amateur USA team uncouth guest, CNN report’ -iSg.pound that topped a regiment of Russian profes­ elevated Quinn to the rol sionals. lurst week’s w in could have been by referring to the six- no I "..Qjvnlpic just another game at Joe I^ouis Arena former Green Bay Packer as the Oiyn j between National Hockey Ixague stars version of the Incredible Hulkwho had simply switched teams for a cou­ !>ong live the USA. ^-Jintcly Th? Russians who .«««*« ple of weeks. The spectacle has been stunning, replaced the door were des though, and especially as wc come to Quinn as -phenomenal." but I d.dn t hear know these American athletes, all of anything in the follow-up reporti g whom dedicated themselves to a grueling an American apology or even an offer to quest and many of whom had to overcome pay for the damage. . . Our athletes couldn’t keep personal challenges to compete at the destruction aimed al Russian prope world’s highest level. Who can’t love those snowboarders either. When snowboarder Shaun V i with their refreshing smiles and a lan­ withdrew from the slopestyle event after guage style as free as the snow they kick jamming his wrist on a trial run. tel up on their magic-carpet boards? Joss boarder Danny Davis — from Highlan , Christensen, Gus Kenworthy and Nick Michigan, no less - accused White ot Goepper renewed our faith in young dodging the risky event to save himselt America with their smiles after sweeping for the slalom event where the man who the medal podium for only the third time introduced the w orld to snowboarding had in U.S. Olympics history. And how' could a better chance of medaling in three a Michigander not be busting buttons straight Olympics. . “The thing with Shaun is he’s got a line knowing that gold medal figure skaters Meryl Davis and Charlie While — and at Target, which is great to get kids into other skaters from across the world — call Shaun While and snowboarding." Davis told reporters. “But it’s tough when you southeast Michigan their training home? I have to hang tight to those images don’t give too much back to snowboard­ though because, overall. I think as a ing." Thanks, Danny, for showing the world medal-winning country', America has tar­ nished its gold in Sochi. Russia. As guests how Americans drive to help others suc­ in a country' that has been a gracious host, ceed. “Davis either fails to acknowledge or we have been boors, showing a lack of manners more worthy of Ron Burgundy in chooses to blindly ignore the fact he is at the “Anchorman" movies than of a coun­ The Olympics.” wrote sportswriter Dan try' whose president once claimed America Levy on the online website Bleacher to be a shining beacon of light in the Report. "This isn’t some halfpipe carved out on the back side of a mountain in world. - ’ Granted, the enmity between American Colorado. This is the biggest event in the . , , .. democracy and Soviet communism once world." So big for NBC, in fact, that it appar­ took us just 90 miles from nuclear annihi­ lation in 1961. but I cannot sign off on that ently felt justified in disregarding one of as an excuse for what seems to be our the event sponsorship contracts that near-total lack of expressed appreciation Russia had secured to help defray its event for the kindness and hospitality extended costs. Because Starbucks is not one of the sponsors and its coffee is not available at us by the Russians to date. The Russian Federation as it is today, is the Winter Games. NBC not only “import­ ed" its own Starbucks shipment, it even just over 22 years old. Remember the fall of the Soviet Union and the dire econom­ paid for a Starbucks barista to be part of the package. ic conditions that left two-thirds of its We got those Commies again. population with regret for the collapse of Or maybe that credit should go to Soviet rule and with the fear of the unknown Now, 22 years later, the country President Barack Obama who gets the is showcasing for the world its culture, gold medal for American rudeness. Why food, architecture, art, music — no differ­ have we heard not one compliment, not ent than America would do if hosting the one word of appreciation from the leader Olympics. of our team to Vladimir Putin and to For more than 2,000 years, the Russia for the — to dale — safe and mar­ Olympics were intended and have been velous spectacle to which we've been used to put political differences aside and treated as a nation? Would it be too much celebrate athletic competition and to see the president at the Games, shaking achievement. The games have offered a Putin’s hand and thanking him for his gra­ chance for us to meet and appreciate dif­ cious hospitality? ference and diversity. Sometimes, sport I know. I know. Putin’s got his prob­ has even produced political breakthrough lems. As the media has told us. this w hole — it was the game of pingpong, after all. event may have been staged to spotlight that opened the Great Wall of China for him. He may lie the block to peace in U.S. President Richard Nixon. Syria, he’s a former KGB spy, and he’s an So though we may not have sabotaged intolerant bigot. Putin has been blasted in any new- political breakthroughs or under­ the American media tor passing an anti­ standings. here are some examples of how gay law, but now- we’re back to politics our personal decorum has cast an unfortu­ and throwing cold water on the spirit of nate image of America in the minds of the the Olympic Games. Wasn't it Putin, rest of the world — and should cause us though, who was on television visiting a some reflection on how serious we are in1 German victory party and offering his all of our self-aggrandizing talk at home' congratulations? And wasn’t it Dutch about equal rights, respect for others, andI speed skater Ireen Wust - the first open­ anti-bullyism. ly gay athlete to win a gold medal — who One of the earliest and most enduringi received a hug from the Russian leader? What do you Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website. www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: All-American college football player Michael Sam announced last weekend that his is gay. if. as expected. Sam becomes a first-round draff choice this summer, he will become the first openly gay player in the NFL. Is football. and America, ready for this precedent? 70% 30% i think? Yes No For this week: alln^^.012 Supreme Court ruling a owmg paro,e hGarj « he mUc9 ar9ued Ma-ch 6 at beii^r 9han SuPre|ne Court. Some aS rulin9 should no> be 350 •iUvae rOaC,'Vely- Should ,he oned in 7/ 'fe,S a,ready imprisChance? Ch'9an 9et a second □ Yes No �90 2°I4 The Hast-ngs Bannc' — Thursday, February I TV ads are misleading lb the editor: . Rep. Justin Ama-I ’ . fears in TV ads that claim °ur .. "ill make health decisions ,hn^L bc '''fordable Care 911 millage not intended for building addition lb the editor: This is in regard to ih.*. maintenance funds for a buildi^Ti-0" and the 911 Dispatch Center. g d‘"°n When the millacc ~ . maybe abic ,o ,wis‘meansu,t ,he board’s w«m-bui 1 lev i ?' a''*raSc Person would believe thej voted for a building addition when we approved the millage. Hopefully, voters will remember that the '11 Dispatch Center doesn’t need any money tor operation and maintenance, so, when it C0T5? UP f°r rvncwah 'vc can vole it down. This and. other actions by elected officials make me wonder how wc, the voting public. £«» can be sure that any millage or bond will be used as proposed. Will the bond that the Maple Valley Schools wants to reopen a building fund something at the athletic field? We voted that project down, yet taxpayer funds were used to finish that project. Will the jail bonds that are under consider­ ation be used for cells, or for a gym and a swimming pool? This all comes down to trust. Do we trust those we elect to do what they propose, or will they twist the meanings around to suit their purposes? How can we be assured that our tax dollars are spent where wc approved and not for what someone wants? Larry Hook, Nashville SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Act, rudely called care h I,ow Can that be, when hfa , j . as for 70 years been ron by P^1'. , Cnn\ Urancc compa­ nies? How is ’l *,a pressman Amash doesn’t know thatThe 5/. rcP««ed recently that a study ° lc sa|aries of CEQs of health insurance Panics cam on the average S10.5 mill’0 • a is part of the rca«>n for the high cos'of care. Insurance comp^m . make the health decisions you don t »• 'c» ,lntl the government will not be involvedRep. Justin Amash needs lo deal with the facts, and not use his prejudices to fan peo­ ple’s fears. If he has a better plan, he could put that forward, rather than putting out the wrong information a out Congress’ latest attempt to fix an over-expensive and dis­ gracefully broken situation for the American people. . When will the American people wake up to the expensive mess Congress has them in when they need health care? GeotjeC. Williston. Hastings Are your benefits taxable? by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you’ve recently begun receiving Social Security benefits or plan to apply in the near future, you may be wondering if Social Security benefits arc taxable. Some people have to pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. This usually happens if they have substantial income (such as wages, self-employment, interest, dividends and other taxable income that must be reported on their tax return) in addition to their Social Security benefits. If you file a federal tax return as an indi­ vidual, and your income is between $25,000 and $34,000. you may have to pay income tax on up to 50 percent of your benefits. If your income is more than $34,000, then up to 85 percent of your benefits may be taxable. If you are married and file a joint return, and you and your spouse have a combined income between $32,000 and $44,000, you may have to pay income tax on up to 50 per­ cent of your benefits. If y°ur c° |0 s5 income is more than $44,000, then up percent of your benefits may be taxab If.. Note that your “income” for the purp* on determining whether you must pay laX some of your Social Security hcnColjr includes your adjusted gross income, y nontaxable interest, and half of your S<*’ Security benefits. , . . In January, beneficiaries receive a Socu Security Benefit Statement showing the amoun of benefits received last year. This statement, o SSA-1099, is used when completing federa income taxes to find out whether wne of >°ur benefits are subject to federal income tax. Replacement 1099s are available online at www.socialsccurity.gov/1099. , Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specially for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, Jl)45 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. IN MY OPINION, continued from previous page------------- - (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •Al! letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Famum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.mlchigan.gov Where docs peace start between warring parties? Apparently not from the Oval Office where, as the Olympics were about to start. President Obama expressed how satisfied he’d be to see a gay or lesbian athlete win a gold medal in Russia. I’m pleased we’ve made so much progress on the gay rights issue in America that now wc can take our enlightened and committed passion for equality to a country that just wants to celebrate our commonalties as a world people. Russia is still caught in history, between Europe and Asia and is still under the influence of a suppressive Greek Orthodox Church. The country is not ready to wage the sexual equality fight, so who are wc to take our pontificationsto a host that has welcomed us — and even hugged those of us who are different, but who are lucky enough to live in a free world? And who iryectedAhc politics into this year’s Olympics? Afttr naming figure skater Brian Boilano, women’s hockey star Caitlin Cahow and tennis great Billie Jean King — all former athletes who are gay — as America’s opening ceremony delegation. President Obama declared that the trio exem­ plifies the tenet that “the U.S. doesn’t make distinctions based on sexual orientation.” Oh, we’re a paragon of virtue alright. Mr. President, one Vladimir Putin must be secret­ ly wishing he could emulate. And what was with the selection of King, a tennis player, to that opening delegation (though she had to be reassigned to Sunday’s closing delegation due to her mother’s death)? Last I checked, tennis is a Summer Olympics sport. I don’t want my paintbrush to be too wide. I’ve also seen plenty of instances in these Winter Olympics that make me proud to be an American and spoke deeply to the power of loving our neighbor. After Shaun White finished fourth in the Now, 22 years later, Russia is showcasing for the world its culture, food, [ architecture, art, music — no different than America would do if hosting the Olympics. snowboard slalom — the event that was sup­ posed to earn him his third medal in three Olympics — he was goaded by a television reporter into blaming his lackluster perform­ ance on the poor conditions of the course, another Russian detraction, I guess. White would not be drawn in, instead pointing out that the course conditions were the same for the three medal winners as they were for him and then complimenting — and hugging — the Swiss gold medalist, a former Russian, and the two Japanese teenagers who took silver and bronz.e. It’s time that America not miss an opportu­ nity’ on a worldwide stage like the Winter Olympics to show its true greatness. That doesn’t come in medal counts as much as it does in showing our pnde in and thanks to other people, especially our hosts. It’s time we respect political positions and set them aside for the three weeks of the Olympics to celebrate our similarities and our possibilities. I hang onto an observation made by Chris Kluwe, the National Football League’s best punter last season until he was dismissed halfway through the jear by the Minnesota Vikings for his refusal to stop talking about equal rights for all people, including gays. Though he wasn't talking directly about the Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. I INTERMEDIA PRESS RELEASE y GistCfcwt M/cfttytn ■ If you a'eUacl of issuing skppto ■ kxt-orty pfevs ana Ihon ■ hoping — mrpittd ervjg^i to vwj your webslo w Eudocrsw^-'OOlogttthoco’TipIcto Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C 20510 nhone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134^ Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Conoress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. 9 Doug VandcrLaan, Editor ACCIDENT, continued from page 1 —— Another neighbor, Trudy Shade, said Beha was a great mom to her five children — four boys and one girl who range in age from 6 to 14 years old. “She was always with the. kids,” said Shade. Wayne Piercefield, principal ar West Elementary in Lake Odessa, said the school is using standard procedure for incidents like this. Anytime the school family experiences a death like this, he said, a staff meeting is called, so everyone is aware of the situation. Counseling services arc made available for anyone directly or indirectly involved. Alcohol was a factor in the crash, and Hobbs is being lodged at the Kent County Jail for OWI causing death and leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Michigan State Police, Rockford Post, were assisted at the scene by members of the Lakeview Post, Kent County Sheriff Department, Ionia County Sheriff Department, Lowell and Bowne Township fire departments, Life /Xmbnlancc and AeroMed Witnesses arc asked to call Trooper Surbrook of the Michigan State Police, Rockford. 616-866-4411. Tho Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on February 25, 2014; 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml in the Commissioners Chambers at 9:00 a.m., during the regular scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting to consider public input regard­ ing an update to tho 5 Year Barry County Parks & Recreation Plan for 2014-2018. A copy of the draft can be obtained by contacting (269) 945-1284 or (269) 945-3775 or at LairycQunty.Qrg ■ ca'l you to arrange to see imagt s, hear U.S. Senate I PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All ot Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress opportunity we’re squandering in Sochi. Kluwe would certainly agree in this case, too, that it’s time wc used our brains for some­ thing more than keeping our ears apart — and for not being the bully wc say we aren’t. Go USA. story. 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Call the church office al (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 P-m-h e-mail office t* rnci.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. p 1Stor Gary Simmons. Sunday PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m: Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m : Bible Study At Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 6.. Hastings. Ml 49058. P^or Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616’ 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 am. Children’s Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. LIFT’GATE COMMUNITY HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time 10 a ni. with nursery and preschool available. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900 Website: www.lifeg.itecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6: 30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is R( Rev David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is hltp:/7trax.to andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North .America and use the I92S Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Strenghtening Famlics Thru Christ ’’ 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth * Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 xm classes for toddlers thru adult Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 xm. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m., age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (504-) Bible Study at 10 am. and lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 xm. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9: 30 am. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website; www. "liopeum.org Church l ax No.. 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Belson. Office hours. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning. 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am. 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pin • Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH zl Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God. Strengthen one another and Transform our World, 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday : 9.30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a in.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim*7’ ebchast* ings.org or see our Website; ww w.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 5-11 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10: 30 a.m., 6 p.m ; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & I0;45; Sunday School 9:30. Feb. 23 - Men & Women AA 7:00 p.m. Feb. 24 - Recovery' Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey, http:// wvvw discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.00 xm. Traditional Worship Service; 10XX) a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11:00 a m. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online at ^AvJjisiduudihiriunjujjig For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and oilier programs! Worship 9::15 a.m. This information on worship senice is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Hw tSZS* 102 Cook Hasl® 945-470° lOMSRBI 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 14O1 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 I CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273. OSLEY '■» 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 DELTON, Mi. Qva Mae Brown, of Delton, passed away Feb. 12, 2014. in Battle Creek. Eva was born Sept. 25, 1939, in Delton, the daughter of Lawrence and Blanche (Smith) Hughes. Eva operated a housekeeping service around the Gull Lake area for many years and her clients later became her friends. Eva enjoyed gardening, especially Howers, painting, drawing, crossword puzzles, knit­ ting, crocheting and sewing, but most of all she enjoyed spendin” time with her family and friends. Eva was a former member of Interlakes Baptist Church. On Oct. 10, 1961, Eva married Joel Dee Brow n and he preceded her in death on July 25, 2002. Eva is survived by her daughters. Debra Lewis and Lisa Squires; a grandson. Brian Lewis; and great grandchildren. Aylssa and Ayden; sisters-in-law. Marie Hughes and Jean Sutton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Eva was also preceded in death by her par­ ents; a brother, Ernest Hughes and a step sis­ ter, Dawn Wilson. Eva’s family received friends Monday, Feb. 17 at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, where her funeral service was con­ ducted Tuesday. Feb. 18, 2014. Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial took place in Mt. Ever Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society* wilk Ik appreciated. Please visit ww'w.wil|iiipUgb4tunejal.com to Ictiyy a condolence mgssaft/or V-.vh's family. ZEPHY RHILLS. FL - Mary L. Gallup, age »5. pxssed away Feb. 8. 2014 at the Zephyrhills Health and Rehab Center. Mary was born Oct. 4. 192X to Roy Blough and Beatrice N. Clum. Mary retired from Hastings Manufacturing and was a member of the I rinity Methodist Church in Wesley Chapel. FL. She was preceded in death by her parents. Roy and Beatrice Blough; brothers. Russel Blough. Roy Blough and Robert Blough: sis­ ters, Dorothy Gronewald. Betty Blough,’ Bonita Blough and Vivian Potter; sons. George A. Faunce and Larry' Faunce; husband, Everett K. Gallup. Mary is survived by her stepson. Dewayne (Kathy) Gallup; daughter-in-law. Susan Fauncc; sister-in-law. Pal Blough: grandchil­ dren. Stacey Faunce. Jody Faunce and Shane Fauncc. According to her wishes cremation has taken place and she will be placed in the Freeport Cemetery . She did not want any serv­ ices. ’ . Bruce D. Wilson Rosalie (Peg)Ardalh Edger CHARLEVOIX. MI - Beloved by her fami­ ly. Rosalie (Peg) Edger, 92, passed peacefully from this life to the next on Feb. 13. 2014 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix. MI. Peg was born March 14. 1921 to Arthur and Flossie (Travis) Bennett in Eaton County, Ml. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1938 and on Sept. 30,1939 married Lynn Arlie Edcer. He preceded her in death in August of 2006. Peg was employed for many years at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Upon retire­ ment, she and Lynn moved to Baldwin ifor pleasant years of recreation. In later years they returned to Hxstings. then spent their final years in Charlevoix. Peg’s sister, Gladys, and six brothers. Arthur. Cecil. Maxell, Vemor (Baldy). Eugene, and Roger (Rod) all preceded her in death, as well as daughter-in-law. Judy Edger, and great grandson. Tanner Bishop. Peg is survived by five children. Terry Edger of Charlevoix. Gayle (Larry) Sinclair of Mathis, TX. Jill (Jon) Lakes of Charlevoix, Mark (Brenda) Edger of Shelbyville, and Tracy Edger of Charlevoix. She also leaves a legacy of natural and step grandchildnm. great grand­ children, and great great grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Northwest Michigan or io an organ­ ization involved with dementia research. Winchester Funeral Home is assisting the family. Shirley Jean Wciiff HASTINGS. Ml. shirlev J«n Wendell, age 71, of Hastings. died w^nesM I’'1’-l2’2014 at Speetnnn Health Butted1’ llo5>,l,al Grand Rapids. Shirley was born Nov I942 ,n Kcnluck>the daughter of Charles and OniW Jenkins. She was employed it Fle',ab in Hasl,n-es from 1979 to 1997 She also wofked f°r sever" «l « Viking Corp, in , She enjoyed knitting se»* ,ng-1??k' >ng. gardening, fishing’ boalin?- a"d sPcnd,n? "n« with family and friends. L She was preened i„ death by her paren s; husband, Richard Wendell: and a daU!^'crVicki Schaeff. Shirley is survived by her daughter. Marian Go yar of Hastings; 1.r.1ndJ-“'.ch“r'S Golyar (Doug |.yIK.,.j Delton and K.iihy (Jason) Day us „f ||:LS|i l,.,; gteal gr.mdehildrenJason. A!ex. ;i„dX’" “ M4,Cr' Marilyn (lJny) Bcl| - ^ky. Rating her wishe?crtni-’non h’“ ,aktn place memoiial vath .rim’ *,lt tuke Saturday. Feb. 22 4 p.m. '“ HASTINGS, Ml - Bruce D. Wilson, age 73. of Hastings, passed away at home with his family at his side, on Thursday, Feb. 13,2014. Bruce wxs bom Feb. 14, 1940 in Hastings, the son of John ’’Jack’’ and Lucille (Karmes) Wilson. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1958. Bruce worked for General Motors in Lansing for 41 years and retired in 2006. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1960 until honorably discharged in 1962. On Dec. 11. 1959 he married the love of his life Janice Marie Hickey. Bruce wxs a very loving and supportive husband, father, grand­ father great grandfather, brother and friend. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, enjoyed his monthly breakfast and lunch with fellow GM retirees. He also enjoyed his monthly card games. Bruce espe­ cially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Rob Wilson. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of almost 55 years. Janice Wilson of Hastings; sons, David Wilson of Zeeland. Randy (Sharon) Wilson of Holland. Corey (Jennifer) Wilson of Hastings, Nicholas (Erin Hayes) of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grand­ children; sisters. Jo Ellyn (Ron) Myers of Middleville, Jackie (Kurt) Carroll of Lynn, AL’, nine nieces and nephews, and many friends. Memorial contributions can be made to Spectrum Health Hospice and Palliative Care at 4500 Breton Rd. S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Feb 18. 2014 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial with full military honors were held al Ft Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit OUr web site to leave a message or memory to the family www.yirrbachfuneralhorne.net CEDAR CREEK. Ml ' Lammers, of Cedar Creek, age 96, passed away Feb. 7.2014 in Kalamazoo. Minnella was born March Highland Park, the daughter of Marvel Gate Schopp and Ralph G. Schopp. Minnetta was the beloved wtfc of the la c Clare A. Lammers and he preceded her m death in 2005. being married for 66 years. Clare and Minnetta lived their entire married life in Cedar Creek, where Clare was the former owner of the Lammers Brothers Garage. Minnetta graduated from Oak Park High School in Illinois and worked as a cashier for the Delton Kellogg school system. After retire­ ment. Clare and Minnella spent nearly 25 years enjoying their winters and their many friends in Florida. Minnetta loved to search for sea shells and Npent early mornings looking for just the right shells. She also loved to participate in organized activities both in Florida as well as her final years at Carveth Village in Middleville. Minnetta is survived by her children. Gale (Harry ) Chamberlin of Fort Smith. AR, Lois (Dennis) Gronewold of Farmerville, LA. Robert (Joan) Lammers of Livonia and Edward (Roberta) Lammers of Kalamazoo: nine grand­ children: nine great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, who brought Minnetta so much joy in her later ye^rs. Minnetta was preceded in death by her sister, Alyce Papineau and two grandsons, Bruce and Jeff Chamberlin. Minnella’s family received friends Tuesday, Feb. II. 2014. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton where her funeral service was conducted Pastor Brent Branham officiated. Internment took place in Cedar Creek Cemetery. in addition to floral gifts, memorial contri­ butions to Delton Friends or the Bernard Historical Museum will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgorcsfuncrai.con) to leave a condolence message for Minnetta’s family. David K. Wynn NORTH CANTON, OH - David K. Wynn, age , of North Clinton, passed away I iso -<l\Jan was b°ni ^ec- 6« - m instng. Ml to the late Woodrow and jlargaret (McDonald) Wynn. He attended i iI,nversil> »n Big Rapids. Ml and 03 - I J’f S?OJlc Mavhmery in Canton. OH. •in t ? 3 River free Christian Church ‘ ,neniber of ,he Retl l.imtem Flames Square Dance Club. • Nilncv TiVcU his wife 43 >cars" Wvnn t n s.lbr<K,k) Wynn; two sons, Jeffrey W n Hansen nK‘r 0H f^,n‘,,On’ OI1’ a <Sara) Marion Judv (Cl°’ v‘‘rkMon’ lwo sisters-in-law. She'll' 1 and Mary Lynn (Mike Eton) Westbrook all of Michigan and SL ?U nieces and nephews. Ctishin.*IS Pr<iCe<,cd ,n ^eaib by a sister, ('itrol an and a nephew. Michael Cushman. •i m ^n10"111 scrvk'e for David will be 11 Thonrn ,Urvy’ Ma^h 2014 in the hS u ,cV’,He>,cHurcli. Hastings. ML SmieJ. H°'nC & rre,"“'iOn �90 2014 Tho Hastngs Banner — Thursday. February * • Hastings student count remains stable hv Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer WHITE PIGEON, MI- Christine Ann (Licbhauser) Bennett, age 53. passed away and returned to Christ after an unexpected ill­ he'hdd^n Vl°f ^c’cn Irene Thomas will ness on Feb. 10, 2014. in Kalamazxx?. sur­ *J*°? ?*“*“>• Feb. 22. at 11 ».m. at S1. rounded by family. Feb l7 iiu C?'h0liC Church- Helen *«i She was bom Feb. 20. 1960, in Hastings to Imsh ' t 2?|14rT hCr llOnic “""untied by her Charles and Erma (Britten) Licbhauser. On Feb. 14, 1985, she married the love of m ? Ch'ldre" an<1 hcr 5iM';r She her life. Larry' Bennett in Farmington. NM. Xm? ."1fMldd,cvillconS=pt. 15.1929 and Christine is survived by hcr husband, Larry graduated from Hastings High School in Bennett of White Pigeon; a daughter. Heather Bennett of White Pigeon; two grandsons. «Smani,S marTie<1 *° MaSOn Hi™™ On July Devon Dentlcr and Daylin Bennett; three sis­ 23. 1949. ters, Terne Clemens of Kalamazoo. Bcckie She is survived by her husband of nearly 65 (Edward) Harwood of Wayland and Pam years, Mason. Also surviving are her children. Thomas of Hastings; and many nieces and Chris Jenkins, Diane Dipen (Don Conner), nephews. Mary (William) Burghdoff. Nancy (Jeff) She was preceded in death by hcr parents Buehl, Jim (Jill) Thomas, Jack (Joanie) and a sister. Lori Licbhauser. Thomas, sister, Katy Colvin; 16 grandchildren Christine worked most recently for Meijer. and 15 great-grandchildren, as well as many Previous to that she had worked for nieces and nephews. Constantine Public Schools, White Pigeon She was prvcceded in death by her parents. Community Schools, Golden Touch Tanning, Thomas and Zora (Dorman) Loftus; step­ and Michiana Fiberglass Co. Before entering mother. Margaret (Wills) Loftus; also her the Heavenly City. Christine had resided in brothers. Tommy, /Mfred, Leo. and sister, White Pigeon, Hastings and Aztec, NM. Mary (Davis). In life Christine adventured in life with the Helen was employed at Hastings love of her life, Uirry. Together, their greatest Manufacturing prior to hcr marriage and joy was their daughter and grandchildren, she Thomapplc Community Credit Union after enjoyed gardening, yard sales, cooking. and raising her six children. She loved playing spending time around a bonfire. Chris also bridge, or any card game, bingo, solving any enjoyed arts and crafts. kind of puzzle, as well as spending time with While Christine would rather we have had family and friends. She was an exceptional a yard sale to send her off, we celebrated her cook and homemaker and leaves behind a lov­ life and victory in Christ with services at ing family. Farrand Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 15. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral The Rev. Scott Manning officiated. Home. The family will receive visitors at the Donations may be made to family to help funeral home Friday, Feb. 21, from 5:30 until defray funeral expenses. 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, Barry County Commission on Aging, or Thomapplc Manor. Visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family.www.girrbachfuneralhome.net The unofficial count for Hastings Area Sch c to what it was in the fall. accord‘nS.. c ‘ ,Ocbel. director of curriculum. Thc H35 conducted Wednesday. Oct. ’ ~ • and the winter count was Wednesday. ■ 2 “Hastings’count for the fallof2013 was 2.785 students,” he On count day. wc had 2.758 students. On Monday, Feb. 17. we have counted 2.783 students so far.” According to gutddmes established by the Michigan Department ot Education, in order to be counted, a student must attend all class­ es on count daya* sludent does not attend on count day. he or she may still be counted within 30 calendar days for excused absences. 10 school days for unexcused absences, and 45 days for suspended stu­ dents. Student count is important to public schools because state funding is awarded on a per-pupil basis. State aid is calculated based on a blend of both the winter and fall student counts for the same calendar year — not the same school year. The fall count represents 90 percent of state funding, while the winter count represents the remaining 10 percent. Districts have 20 school days after count day, to file their official numbers. Wednesday. March 20. the district’s final count will factor in students who were absent on count day and the full-time equivalent stu­ dent count for St. Rose, alternative education and home students. Walva Ulee Adams by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Another chapter in die battle against frack­ ing in Barry County begins Wednesdayevening when a newly renamed anti-fracking group goes public with its latest strategy al a 7 p.m. meeting at the Thomapplc Township Hall in Middleville. The Barry- County Community Rights Committee, formerly known as the Barry County Ordinance Committee, has been meeting for the past couple of months to determine its next approach to fracking, the shorthand term for horizontal hydraulic frac­ turing. The rebuild and new name is a response to the failure of a 2013 challenge in Barry County Circuit Court in which Michigan Land Air Water Defense sued the Michigan Department of Natural Resources over fracking and lost. This time around, the group has engaged the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund, a Pennsylvania nonprofit agency that offers legal assistance to commu­ nities interested in a concept known as the community rights approach. The community rights approach is based on the idea that com­ munities and the individuals who arc part of them have a basic right that supersedes the rights of outside industries and businesses looking to profit from the community’s resources. In short, proponents believe they have the right to unpolluted air and water and the preservation of open space. According to Thomapplc Township Supervisor Mike Bremer, the Feb. 26 meeting will be highlighted by a conference call with Ben Price, projects director for CELDF. Some of the people involved in the local group include Steve Loshcr, president of the Michigan Land Air Water Defense; Bonnie Slayton, of Michigan Ban Fracking; Aaron Wisner, an environmental activist; Jackie Schmitz, also from Michigan Ban Fracking; Bremer; Cindy Vigneron; Rachel Zegcrios; and David Perkins. The group has been gathering demograph­ ics on six townships within the county. In consultation with CELDF, a community will be selected to lead the effort. CELDF has websites listing what it has done for commu­ nities in states around Pennsylvania. Its web­ site is www.CELDF.org. 269-94S.32S? ■------ County and Surrounding Communities for 45 ycaP1 •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated ttww.ginbachfuneralhoine.net Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads WEST MICHIGAN'S PEN N OC KwH EALTH your partner in personal, professional, progressive care Now accepting appl'catons for tho following Field Technician I - Information Technology Full-time Quality Data Clerk - Pennock Physician Network Part-time Our colleagues are what make us one of the best and brightestl Careers at Pennock offer comprehensive benefits Including insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off and more. TO WORK FOR Winner 2012 & 2013 Visit Careers at Pennock: www.pennockhealth.com NEW LISTING ON ALL SPORTS BRISTOL LAKE! Mark Alan Davis, Hastings and Tabitha Nicole Turner, Sweetwater, TX. Jason William Roe- Dowling and Sheena Marte Kling. HastingsSteven Martin Voshell, Woodland and Michelle Lee Bender, Woodland. Cullen Gregory, at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 9, 2014 at 3-03I a.m. l0 Ceaira and Alex Lowe of Deh°n- Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. « Learn Bridge in a Day? How is that possible? Many of you know and will ackn that it has taken you years to Icam how to piny bridge. The key, of course, is that no. > not Icam everything there is to know about playing bridge in a onc-day class. You ddjng. ever, Icam in a five-hour .seminar the basics about the three aspects of bridge: the 1 anc| the play of the hand, and the scoring. Once you have the basic building blocks of bn 8 u you can see the overall view of one of the most exciting and challenging of card 8afn / will know whether you want to continue playing and learning more about this won game of bridge. c “Learn Bridge in a Day?’’ is a program for beginning bridge players, players who never played bridge before, but who have heard of bridge from others and would like to * more before taking classes. They may have seen couples playing bridge on cruise ship*home parties, online, or bridge columns in newspapers. They may know people who play aI who have encouraged them to learn this fascinating game. Others who may have learne^ bridge many years ago may be interested in a refresher course, and “Learn Bridge in a Day • is the perfect way to discover the new methods, terms, and innovations that have developed since those college days when students would rather play bridge than do homework or go to classes. Whatever your status, beginner or experienced player, a onc-day seminar of “Learn Bridge in a Day?” is coming to the Hastings area on March 1. This class was developed by two Atlanta, Georgia, bridge players, Patty Tucker and Melissa Bernhardt, in April 2010. They formed a limited partnership called Whirlwind Bridge, an apt name for the intensity and the amount of information .students gain after just a few hours of instruction. Both bridge instruc­ tors saw the need to introduce bridge to new players who had never played bridge before, players who needed or wanted refresher information, and young people in the Atlanta area who could benefit from the social as well as the mental aspects of this game we call bridge. Since April 2010, numerous classes have been held in large and small cities around America. The first class had a total of 149 participants during the Labor Day weekend in Atlanta. Georgia. Memphis, Tennessee hosted a class with twenty school teachers to take bridge to their classrooms as an after-school program. Over 300 students signed up for their classes. On college campuses, in late January- 2012, an extension of “Learn Bridge in a Day?” was presented to 20 college students. Closer to Hastings and Barry' County, the “Learn Bridge in a Day?’’ program has been offered three times in the past year and a half with over 50 participants, both students and adults, learning and enjoying this challenging game. Students have taken these classes in Kalamazoo at the Kalamazoo Bridge Club and have enjoyed the fun. the amount of information, and a solid introduction to bridge. Barry County has long been a bridge-playing community. Meeting new friends, hosting bridge parties, and enjoying the game has brought our community together over the years. Encouraging new players to begin playing bridge is something that we who have played bridge and enjoyed it for years can give back to others. Encouraging students and retirees, working adults — all arc invited to come and leam some new card tricks at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center on March I. This Saturday program will begin at 9:30 AM and finish at 2:30 PM in the afternoon. A lunch and instructional materials will be included in the $30 fee for those registering for the class. Sign up now by calling the office of the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center at 948-4414 to be sure that you will be ready to leam a wonderful, new, and exciting card game. You will have fun as you leam. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, March 1. Marriage Jj.censes. Newborn babies 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 by Gerald Stein (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Reconstituted group to tackle fracking again DELTON. Ml- Walva Ulee Adams, of Delton, passed away, Feb. 15, 2014. at hcr home. Mrs. Adams was bom October 5, 1916, in Rhea County. TN. the daughter of Milo and Rose (Berry) Jackson. A 1936 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Ulee enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. On October 3, 1936, she married Robert Adams, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1986. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and as a great cook, especially her baked beans. She is survived by sons. Robert Adams and Wayne (Joan) Adams; grandsons, Robert, Chris, Jody, Wayne and Daniel Adams; eight great grandchildren; a great great granddaugh­ ter; and several nieces and nephews. Ulee was also preceded in death by her par­ ents; brothers. Wayne, Herman and Jones; and a sister, Kathleen. Ulec’s funeral service will be conducted, Thursday, Feb. 20,2014 at 11 a.m. at WilliamsGores Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden, offi­ ciating. Burial will take place in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Barry Community Hospice will be appreciated, please visit www.williamsgoresfuncral.com to leave a condolence message for Ulee’s family. BETTER BRIDGE IN ki BARRY COUNTY Keagnn Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 30, 2014 at 5:18 Brookc Wolfgang and Michael Purchase of Kentwood. Weighing o lbs. 35 ozs and inches long. hate Fredrick. aI ^nnock Hospital on Jan. .10.2014 »« I-;-1 a "• •« Kristina Elwcn of Hastings. WctS’l f lbs. | oz and 20 inches long. ♦ Audrey Roslyn Ann bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. ’ * at 7:59 a.m. to Christy and 1 <bble of Hasli Weighing 8 lbs I4 0 • ftnd 21 inches long TMK-501 - BIG!! Don’t miss this BIG 156 acre all sports Bristol Lake BIG quality custom built 1996 three bedroom, two bath, 2176 sq. ft. insulated concrete formed cathedral ranch home with BIG master suite, BIG attached garage, BIG deluxe 40x60 insulated & heated detached garage with BIG finished craftsmroom and bath. Uo ilhi Inc _____ This BIG energy efficient natural gas property is budged at $141 per month for BIG savings. This and much more on a BIG 1.57 acre parcel including BIG 135 ft. of private frontage. All in BIG beautiful Barry County. Home of Barry-Roubaix “The World’s Biggest Killer Gravel Road Bike Race”. 45 minutes from Grand Rapids, Lansing or Kalamazoo. 15 minutes north of Battle Creek of south of Hastings. Easy access for everyday or a weekend retreat............................................. $325,000. Nationally Ct tlified Residential Specialist, Hometown Committed' WWW.TRADEMARKREALTY.COM MARKPOL!. �Page 8 - Thursday. February ao, 2014 - The Itasbngs Banner Financial FOCUS tished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES by Elaine Garlock This weekend brings the return of the annu­ al art show at the museum. Contributors are invited to bring in any art item they wish to display Thursday afternoon tor inclusion in :he show, which runs 10 am. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited to this free event. Any art medium is welcome, whether oil painting, drawing, watercolor or technical drawings. A wine-tasting event will lake place at the museum Saturday for two hours in the evening. The.cost is .$20 per person. Ample goodies will accompany the beverages. The Red Cross Bloodmobile was in town Monday. Before the day was finished, the weather took a turn for the worse. By dusk, the snow was falling at a furious rate. By morning wc were reported to have an addi­ tional six inches of snow. This writer’s lawn on the level was more than two feet deep. It was more than knee high. Plows, snowblow­ ers and scrapers were very busy Tuesday morning. The Tri-Rivcr Museum group has a policy that if the local school is closed, the meeting there will cancel. The Tuesday morning meet­ ing had been set for Grattan, just ofM-44 west of Belding. The Chronicle, a publication of the Historical Society of Michigan, lists in its new roster of centennial and sesquicentennial farms that of Jan and Jane Everett of Vermontville. The farm has been in the Everett family since 1908. Jan is an employ­ ee of Twin City Foods in Lake Odessa and Jane is a longtime employee of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. The farm was purchased by Dor and Rosa Bell Everett. The but it’s not investing award was given by Consumers Power ^week’s historical the Lake Odessa museum wax h a presentation on three secret s early Lake Odessa history- Souscn‘ ’* h relics of each were on display, hrst • Knights of Pythias, which the ancient lore of Damon and J ’ * example of friendship and loyalty, c was the Order of Free and Accepted Masons which met elsewhere until they were in ci own quarters, built to their specifications in 1904. on the second floor of the grocery' store on the comer of Fourth Avenue and irs Street. Because of the height of the grocery store quarters, it was necessary- for the stair­ way to the second story to be long and high. This made it impossible in later years for some members to climb the stairs for meet­ ings. The lodge had as its members the lead­ ing citizens of the village. The third society was the Independent Order of Oddfellows, which owned the upper story of the Nje drug store on the same block as the Masonic lodge. As a fundraiser, (he Oddfellows often per­ formed plays nt the McCartney Opera House. Their feminine counterpart was the Rebekah Lodge for ladies. The Masons had a sister group, the Order of the Eastern Star, which survived longer than the Masons here in town. Likewise, the Rebekahs survived longer than did the Oddfellows. There were many souvenirs of a statewide gathering held in Lake Odessa with an impressive parade, including school children and a local band. John Waite prepared the program. Many pho­ tos were on display. H’s a good thing to have some savings. When you pul thc money in a low-ri.sk account, you can be pretty sure it will be read­ ily available when you need it. Nonetheless, “saving" is nol -j,testing” - and knowing the difference could pay off for >ou far int0 the future. Think about it this way: Saving is for today, while investing is for tomorrow. You need your savings to PaY for >our daily expenses, such as groceries, and your month­ ly bills - mortgage, utilities, and so on. In fact, you might even want your savings to include an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses to pay for unexpected costs, such as a new furnace or a major car repair. These arc all “here and now” expenses — and you could use your savings to pay for them. But in thinking of your long-term goals, such as college for your children and a com­ fortable retirement for yourself, most individ­ uals typically can’t simply rely on their sav­ ings — they’ll need to invest. Why? Because, quite simply, investments can grow — and you will need this growth potential to help achieve your objectives. To illustrate the difference between saving and investing, let’s do a quick comparison. 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Scaled,?bjd^^U' .ije..received at the .Office of tho City Clerfc/Treasurer at the above address until 9:15 AM on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at which time they will bo opened and publicly read aloud The City reserves the right to reject any and all blds, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award tho bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Contractors will bo required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All blds must be clearly marked on the outside of tho submittal package “Sealed Bid Uquld Chemical Storage Tank". Tim Girrbach Director ot Public Services The Village ,„lqc.. Of Middleville ock Doc’ ► is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position of Equipment Operator for the Department of Public Works. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. A com­ plete job description is available at the Village office at 100 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, 49333 or on the Village website at Designing better asphalt www.villageofmiddleville.org. 77585086 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that proposed Ordinance #2014-146 was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its February 12, 2014 meeting. This proposed ordinance amends Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code as follows, in summary: 1. § 220-06 is proposed to be amended to add definitions for the following new terms: Temporary event” and Tot, zoning (zoning lot.)". 2. § 220-6 is proposed to be amended to revise the existing definitions for “building setback," Tot" and “lot line, front”, Toad frontage", Toad or street, private", “road or street, public", and various “yard” terms. 3. § 220-73 (Schedule of Regulations) is proposed to be amended to add a new provision to provide some flexibility with respect to the front yard setback requirement applicable to building lots on a shared drive­ way or existing private road with less than 66 feet of right-of-way width.. 4. §220-95 pertaining to additional setbacks for structures adjacent to major streets Is proposed to be amended by replacing the existing content of same with a reference to a new footnoted provision in the Schedule of Regulations: and the Schedule of Regulations (§ 220-73) is then also proposed to be amended to add a new provision to existing footnote 1 applying to minimum setback of 75 feet from the highway right-of-way line for all buildings and structures on a lot adjoining a state highway. 5. § 220-99 pertaining to private roads is proposed to be replaced with reorganized and otherwise revised content regulating existing and proposed new private road and shared driveways, including the proce­ dure for review of private road applications, standards for review and approval of such applications ri­ val© road construction and other requirements, maintenance/access agreements and deed restrictions' final private road permit issuance, and permits for buildings on private road. °nS’ 6 § 220-104 pertaining to site plan review is proposed to be amended to add new provisions allo i n ’ administrative approval of site plans by the Zoning Administrator upon consultation with the Plan^'a Commission Chairperson, in certain circumstances. The proposed new provisions specify the orn eligible for administrative site plan review, the administrative site plan review process, and revi? • approval criteria for administrative review of a site plan. ’ ew an° Thiq proposed ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk nship website (www.rutlandtownship.org). d on lhe h T°rhis proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by tho Township Board at Its next twr 'n h i2 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. eiln9 °n Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as • .hp hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meetino tn inJi9"!* for th disabilities at the mceting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Rutland Charter v' v!dU' aisw‘ |s with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho Township. ‘ow"ship. indiYibo RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Robin A. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 77*451 U by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Dr. Haifang Wen grew up in a rural area of Shandong province, in eastern China. In his youth there were not many paved high­ ways in the Chinese countryside. “Lots of the roads were gravel.” he told me recently. “They were muddy when it rained. I remember riding a cow on them, or going along in a wagon pulled by a don­ key.” Living in those conditions. Wen could see quite a bit of room for improvement in road materials. “I thought, we can do belter,” he said with a smile. Thus was bom Wen’s interest in asphalt, the cheapest material that can be used to pave highways. That interest propelled him through a university education, ultimately capped by earning a doctorate in engineer­ ing al North Carolina State University. Now a professor in civil and environmental engineering al Washington State University, Wen uses his education to research new ways of making asphalt better and cheaper. The asphalt used in roads has traditional­ ly been made from aggregate — small par­ ticles of rock — and products made from crude oil. When crude oil is refined, it pro­ duces a variety of products, including light fuels such as gasoline, heavier plastics, and also dense asphalt. "But the price of asphalt made from crude oil is pretty high, about .$700 to $800 per ton,” Wen said. " Dial really adds up. One lane of a highway, paved for one mile, costs about $1 million. Now jou know where your taxes go." One alternative to traditional asphalt that Wen and the people in his lab are looking into is bioasphalt. Instead of using petrole­ um, waste cooking oil can be processed into asphalt. Restaurants can lx- spared hav­ ing to pay to have their waste fat hauled away, and with free raw materials, the asphalt made from the waste oil can be more economical. Bioasphalt is gray, rather than black and after .sticking my nose into a little jar of it I can testify that it smells better than asphali made from erode oil. ••.Sometimes you can even smell what the restaurant was frying in the oil." Wen said with a laugh. "Com oil ot peanut oil tl all works.” j The name of the game when it comes to designing asphalt is to balance the proper­ lies of the material so that it’s not too stiff, I or rigid, but also not too soft, or ductile. If I it’s too stiff, the material will crack in the cold of winter. If it’s too soft, a truck driv­ ing over the asphalt on a hot summer day I will make ruts in the pavement. • “We fine-tune our recipes," Wen said. I “First wc make a very small sample and measure its properties. Then we make a slab I about the size of a conference table and run a wheel over it. Then we make more pavement I and put it outside in the elements." i Another research area Wen’s group is I looking into uses solid waste in place of rock aggregate. Sometimes crushed glass can be used as aggregate, as can broken-up concrete. Even crushed steel slag is being tested. By recjcling these solids, large vol­ umes ol materials can be diverted from the nation’s waste stream. Yet another part of Wen’s research involves the temperature to which asphalt must be healed to be used for paving roads. Traditionally, the material has been healed to 300 degrees. That’s very hot. and accounts tor the blue smoke you can see ting up troin paving operations along a road m the summertime. That means a lot of energy is required tor major paving operations. And the smo e is not good for the environment or the workers,’’ Wen said. Using different mixtures. Wen’s group is rcscarchmg materials that need only be h^k’d o 200 or 220 degrees. That’s a signtficantlj lower temperature that allows for real energy savings. As an added bonus, the b hu smoke isn’t produced at those lower temperatures. research is funded both by govM h uCni and industry. And ■ >uni ‘. 'C S,O *K‘ working in this । K 7’ ?'il1 Sots bi,c '< 10 China to col'^•wnh engineers there. now," he^d'-'n “|O‘paVinS ‘nCh'n“ n r ile economy is booming. rur ,/if “ ,rsten Peterx, a native of the at P ■ °rt lWestt trained ax a geologist l,H i tO,t a,u^ ^(lrvdrd universities. This ,X a Xery,tcc of the College of \ i . U lur°l' Human and Natural Resource • ‘ < Hit5 at Washington State University'. �p^9 Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday, February ' ' fl look back at the stories and columns on local history j In the Hastings Banner // TURNING / BftGKTHE L pages A County octogenarian still runs sawmill N0T,cE 20. • 2°14 of letting of drain contract and DARac Review of apportionments for the nASTlNGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP DRAIN #1 NOTICE is Hfde State of Michioan G,VEN> That L Russ Yarger. County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry. West State Stro \W|On lhe February 25th, 2014 at the Barry County Courthouse, Mezzanine level, 220 announced for ’ ^ast’n9s* Michigan, 49058, receive sealed bids and will be opened and publicly □rain #1," locat h COns,ruclion of a certain drain known and designated as “Hastings Charter Township oDened and nuhii .and established in the Township of Hastings, in said County. Bids are due and will be h p oncly announced at Three o’clock p.m. on February 25th, 2014. 'nnuired and0/1 said Drain, the following approximate quantities, along with appurtenances will be req no contracts let for same: Estimated Quantity 1,400 600 2,660 1.900 5,200 4,174 Unit Lin. Ft. Lin. Ft. Lin. Ft. Lin. Ft. Syds. Lin. Ft. Description Storm Sewer (12’’-36") Culvert (12”-30H) Open Channel Excavation Clearing and Grubbing Erosion Control Blanket Drain Restoration & Seeding r di°9 documents required for bidding purposes may be obtained from Russ Yarger, at the Barry on^fl n r?in Commissioner Office, Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49 nnin*^ Land & Resource Engineering, 3800 West River Dr. Suite A, Comstock Park, Michigan, 49321, 9, °n FebruarY 11th, 2014, and are available for a fee of S25.00. Bidders must obtain bidding documents on or before February 18th, 2014. NOTE TO CONTRACTORS A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the 18th day of February, 2014 at the nZ County Courthouse, Mezzanine level, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. The OWNER and ENGINEER will be present to discuss the project. Prospective bidders are required to attend and participate In the conference. All bidders must sign in by name of attendee and busi­ ness represented. Only blds from bidders In attendance at the pre-bid conference will be opened. All others will be considered non-responslve. Contracts will be made with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for the performance of the work, in the sum as specified in the bidding documents, reserving to myself the right to reject any and all bids, and to adjourn such letting to such time and place as I shall publicly announce. The date for the completion of such contract and the terms of payment are contained in the contract spec­ ifications. Any responsible person desiring to bid on the above-mentioned work will be required to deposit Bid Surety in the amount specified in the bidding documents as a guarantee that they will enter into con­ tract and furnish the required bond as prescribed by the contract specifications and by applicable law. All b'ds shall remain open for one hundred twenty (120) days after the day of the bid opening, but I reserve the right at my sole discretion to release any bid and bid security before that date. - Charles W. Whittemorem 82, says his sawmill keeps him ‘out of mischief.’ The following story was first published in the March 2,1950, Banner. When the bitter winds howl outside the rickety patchwork of rudch boarded walls that one time excluded the elements, snow­ sifts through the crevices of the shed, mixing with drifting sawdust on the earthen floor and across piled logs. Inside this shelter, a small elderly man, his own battered gray hat sprinkled with snow and sawdust, guides an eight-foot whitewood log into the whirring, screaming four-foot blade of a buzz saw*. He goes about his business, tossing threequarter-inch plants into a neat pile at the side of the shed. When done, he records the days* cutting of timber carefully on a scrap of paper lacked to a convenient board. The man is 82-year-oId Charles W. Whittemore, who has been sawing timber since he was a boy of 12 at his father’s mill near Kalkaska. He’s still at it and reports that hardly a day goes by that he doesn’t saw some timber. •‘Keeps me out of mischief and gives me just enough exercise, he says.’’ Whittemore gave up fanning some time ago, but his son, Russell, has 80 acres across the road in Rutland Township. Whittemore is widely known in the town­ ship and for miles around, and farmers seek him out when lhe> wanl some ,ogs n,t into timber, for he is reputed to do some of the b ,^t and cleanest work done in these parts. Whittemore was bom in Hickory- Comers Sept. 20. 1867. He sold out the Kalkaska saw-mill inherited from his father and came to Rutland Township in 1903, where he immedi­ ately built another sawmill near the site of the one he now operates about live miles south­ west of here. Hie old mill was powered by steam. Whittemore changed to a gasoline motor and belt-driven shaft several years ago. But he still keeps his hickory-handled cant hooks with which he manipulates huge logs. Most of his production at the mill now is custom sawing for lumber dealers in this area and for farmers, and the kinds of wood that he runs through his mill vary from oak and maple in the hardwoods to pine and white­ wood (poplar) in the soft varieties. Whittemore reports that fanners from out­ side of Barry County even bring their logs to him, but he doesn’t take on any more jobs than he can handle comfortably. “It’s fine to keep busy though, and I don’t plan to retire fora long time yet.” the venera­ ble sawer insists. Charles Whittemore lived another six years, dying shortly before his 89th birthday. He is buried at Rutland Cemtery. The 1945 Barry County plat map shows C.W. Whittemore owning 50 acres of land at the comer of Goodwill and Erway roads. An R. Whittemore, likely his son, owned 80 acres of land directly south. Both properties are now part of the Barry State Game Area. The 80acre parcel is adjacent to what is now- Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary. NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY GIVEN, that on the March 4th, 2014 at the office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner, Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058, or at such other time and place thereafter, to which t. the County Drain Commissioner aforesaid, may adjourn thq san^ th^ apportionment for benefits and the lands comprised within the "Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District," and the apportionments thereof will be subject to review for one day, from nine o’clock in the forenoon until five o’clock In the afternoon. At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, the Drain Commissioner will have available to review the tentative apportionments against the parcels and municipalities within the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District. The computation of costs of the construction of the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 will also be open for public inspection by any parties interested. The drain assessments against land in Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District will be col­ lected in the same manner as property taxes. If the drain assessments against land are collected by install­ ment, the landowner may pay the assessments in full with any interest to date at any time and thereby avoid further interest charges. Please contact the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner with any ques­ tions about payments of drain assessments. . Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code, any owner of land within the drainage district or any city, village, township, district or county feeling aggrieved by the apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner, may appeal the apportionment within ten (10) days after the day of review of appor­ tionment by making an application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. The following is a condensed description of the several tracts or parcels of land constituting the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District located in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: Hastings Township, T3N, R8W: Section 28 - The West 660 feet of the Northwest n, except the North 550 feet and the South 330 feet there­ of Section 29 - The Northeast n, The East 450 feet of the Northwest n, except the North 1,165 feet and the South 980 feet thereof ’ NOW, THEREFORE, All unknown and non-resident persons, owners and persons interested in the above-described lands.’and you: Pamela Jarvis, Clerk of Barry County; Jim Brown, Supervisor of Hastings Charter Township; David Solmes, Barry County Road Commission; GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for ^re information. Coreen Strzalka, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT); are hereby notified that at the time and place aforesaid, or at such other time and place thereafter to which said letting may be adiourned I shall proceed to receive bids for the construction of said “Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 " In the manner hereinbefore stated; and, also, that at such time and place as stated above from nine o’clock in the forenoon until flwiilMk in the afternoon, the apportionment for benefits and the lands comjxised within the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District will be subject to review. AND YOU AND EACH OF YOU, Owners and persons interested in the aforesaid lands, are hereby cited to appear at the limn mri nlace of such reviewing of apportionments as aforesaid, and bo heard with respect to such special assessments and your interests in relation thereto, If you so desire. persons with disabilitinc needing accommodations for effective participation should contact Russ Yarger, the Barry Countt J ain^Commissioner, at 269-945-1385. or through the Michigan Relay Center at (800) 649-3777 (TDD) before each meeting to require mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. This review of apportionments is consistent with Section 154 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956. as amended. RUSS Yarger. Barry County Drain Commissioner �bi Constanct■ Chee*™,, Sluff Writer fresh ot! the hcc|s nf n.. , . System's announcement of icalllJ building to be constructed at the f * 'osp,ta erty of Howard and kXr'^ W; . ■ • ' . f * 1'owndup Ixwrd members heardah' at their meeting Wedne^ ab"efrcP?« Wineek. vice-president of&u' T Wineek presented the hosnitif- 1 ospiUil. । . , nosPt<al s plans and a proposal to proceed with construction of a new hospital on the comer of M-37 and M-43 Highways. -1 am here to start the dialogue between Rutland township and Pennock." said Wtncck. 'yam moving forward, and we are very exetted about this. We are moving this out right away. Wineek rolled out lor board members the tentative schedule of activity from beginning through completion. •We are hoping to start moving dirt this summer, said Wineek. “It is on our calendar to prep and prepare the ground starting Sept. 1, and that will include installing underground utilities. We will then sit, as weather dictates, until spring 2015, when wc will hit it hard until we open sometime during the first quarter ol 2017, barring any delays.” Robin Hawthorne, township clerk, asked Wineek. “arc these the same plans that you came to us with five years ago?” • ’Yes, but with a smaller footprint,” replied Wineek. “Wc haven’t gotten it that far yet tight now. Ibis time next month I will have something, plans to show you.” Sandra James, township trustee, agreed that .t progress report was highly desired by the township board. *’! am very concerned, with this being close to tow n but in our tow nship,” comment­ cd James. “Like Jim Carr said, it is not going to be detrimental to us, but what of the com­ munity?” Wineek assured James that he would be coming to each month’s meetings to provide progress reports and to facilitate communicarion between both entities throughout the duration of the construction 1 best "Jim ..nd I are B‘«"F ,0 „^"„d »mite friends.” said Wineek. with a .upervidirected towards. Carr, the townsh.p «>l* «“»•* "I-™. hearing some positive things fror said Carr. . f fhc COIn“We want to be good citizen* o munity of Rutland and of Barry .ullhorassurcd Wineek. “Rutland will be the . । itv. I will be asking your guidance. to play by the rules, whatever it Ukes. When asked if the .Mary Free Bed p £ would be concluded. Wineek expounded the recent “sale” of excess bed licens . Grand Rapids rehabilitation progrant “No.” replied Wineek. “In Michig . (Pennock) are known as a Certificate of state. There’s a moratorium on new hosp beds in the State of Michigan. Nobody c. build new hospital beds in the State. We arc over-bedded, over-capacitized and so these extra beds are a commodity. “Wc want to grow, Mary Free Bed wanted to grow. They had to find beds somewhere. Pennock Hospital has been licensed at »« beds, forever. Yet, our in-patient census has not been over 40 for sometime. So we had more beds than wc can use, so we worked out an arrangement with Mary Free Bed. We actu­ ally sold those beds as a commodity to them for a very large amount of money which is going right back into this project here. That’s a done deal but hasn’t been consummated yet, as approval is in the State’s hands at this time. So this new hospital will be a 49-bed hospi­ tal.” Questions on what will happen to the old hospital were also addressed by Wineek. “Wc have budgeted a lot of money to take it down," stated Wineek. “If you really look at that area, it is a residential area, a neigh­ borhood. What wc intend to do is rc-develop it as a residential field. It could be (redesigned) as a hospice house, it could be Assyria Township Board of Review NOTICE OF MEETING The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 8060 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 7pm to receive the Tax Rolls. . The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the Township hall on the following dates to hear protests: • Monday, March 10, 2014 Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Thursday, March 13, 2014 9am - 12pm and 2pm - 5pm 6pm - 9pm 6pm - 9pm The Board of Review will also meet Friday, March 14, 2014 at 6pm to complete Board of Review business. The tentative ratios and estimated multiplier for each class of real property for 2014 are as follows: Multiplier 1.1376 1.0105 1.0449 1.0187 Ratio 43.95% 49.48% 47.89% 49.08% Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 9:00 AM, in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan, to organize and review the Assessment Roll.______ NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPE/XLS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan on: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 9:00 AM to NOON 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. CLASS PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 2014 RATIO MULTIPLIER 33.69% 52.79% 50.32% 4738% -0­ /I -0- Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential developmental Personal 1.4841 .9471 .9936 1.0552 -0- 0- r ,duest of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufL’pon, r iUSe being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such fjaent c jn their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and property » equal. ^k'elvey. Assessor D^nU ^riuKTER TOWNSHIP Ml 49058 ________ Loan program benefits historic buildings The Michigan Historic Preservation Network has announced the launch of its Intervention Loan Program, which provides loans of up to $15,000 for repairs to historic buildings in Michigan. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, municipali­ ties, downtown development authorities and religious organizations that own or operate histone properties. Loan funds can be used for emergency 77585057 Agricultural......... 39.35%.............. Commercial........ 53.88%.............. Industrial.............. 47.82%.............. Residential......... 47.64%.............. Personal.............. 5Q.QQ%.............. 1.2706 0.9280 1.0456 1.0495 1,0000 (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of hearing. This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act • Contacts - Clerk - Jennifer Goy 269-664-4522 Supervisor - Thomas Rook 616-299-6019 TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2014 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at tho Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd. Dolton. Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2014 assessment roll. Tho board will convene on the following dates for tho hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: » Tuesday, March 4. 2014, 12:30 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10, 2014, 9:00 am to noon and 1.00 to 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm repairs or rehabilitation to major systems, such as windows, roofing, foundations, And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to bo heard until assessment rolls have been revised, correctocTand approved. c earicul’ S,n,C1"ral clc",cn'S- HV?C an? cIccilocal systems. Stabilization and moth- APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will bo accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 10, 2014 Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2014 arc as follows: Agricultural 47.55% 10515 Commercial 50.36% 0.9929 Industrial 48.87% 1.0231 Residential 45.86% 1.0903 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 h riow 5r,rulc,uresals°wil1 **consid'rcdif " .Z'"1 or» l“ng-lcnn rehabil'“,lon PlunIrognmi funds arc limited and will be awarded on a c * *'™e rolling basis. b0Ve ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. ■1L ti have purchased property, it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you K y improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this baveJsO reflcct in the value of your property. ^69) 948'219* BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2014 are as follows: Individuals with disabilities requesting assistance should place their request to Debbie Massimino, Assyria Township Clerk 269.209.4568 MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014- 1 iM*5*55*0* assisted living, jt C(M1Jd aI1 accommodanon P«^e^^^"“hnSsG1,»n„ wc’rc really trying to accontpl^ °nCi of both, we don’t know that yet. It will be re­ Maybe not for the auxili^ "b""1 ",c c,ly' not the people w ith Al/heinicr • pc<)p|c re*3, . des eloped with grcen space and yard and who feel they have develop®” ’ * ives/* saI trees.” the actual library b "rd mT1’'' '"‘I ly want to be n help to then15 Hawthorne asked “And my fitness center, selves." said Hawfoome "*C,n' what’s going to hapiK-n to that?” Marlin. . on bo*1” Continuing the ojxm discussic) ^{|iorne “It will May there 1 bat’s not going to reports, Dorothy Flint asked H» promove,” replied W|ncek. “Thc new hospital discussion. Ixwra thcre was any progress on a rcc ^,<,: n ^ campus will have (w0 *majn buildings; one Hawthorne agreed and offered to crunch with the hospital proper, ‘be olhcr wi,l be some number. t„ have data to sham at next gram. Hawthorne replied that no had developed at this time. safety medical offices, like the phy sician’s center is month s township meeting. When asked about the Walm*1 ^;arr. now. It’s still in (he works, though. Next For the record. Nancy Topp. library board study, in the works with supervi*” week, we will begin planning, and that infor­ repnesentattve said she was content X u>l Hawthorne noted that. “Carr is working mation will be on my next report to you.” to wh?"h Mnd n‘d nOt rcituirc compensation, Michigan Department of Transportatio “And what is to become of the lab'walk-in o which Kawthome rep|ied that she believed the Walmart people themselves, and they clinic?” asked James. the efforts put forth by Topp and other board still got a whole lot of different ideas floa “The lab/walk-in clinic will stay there, on representauves warrants the meeting specific around there but nothing concrete. Everythi State Street.” said Wineek. “The kidney, dial­ compensation. they have come up with to modify that sitc. ysis center will stay in the old ViaTcch build­ hnlil nUI?ir Sandn‘ Grccnfie,d updated the right now, is lots and lots of money: to put i ing. as well. We will re-visit the old ViaTcch n he influx of winter property taxes a new drive, you havc to cut down, yea, to factory later on to incorporate administra- coming m at this time, reminding the' board make a one way turn only, everything i*» c°st tioiVhuman resources office space.” h‘!-i u V no0 St‘H bc paid al lhc township hall Discussion continued on the former owners until Feb. 28, after which they must be paid at prohibitive." In answer to the question if the Walmart of the site of the new hospital. Howard and the county building. Greenfield will be at the safety subject was dead, Hawthorne said, Kathryn Ferris. Noting their extensive hall this coming Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “No, no, they’re still talking, it’s ongoing. I involvement in community improvements and Friday. Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. would like to see them extend Apple street and donations, Wineek assured the board that, Die hours of availability of the treasurer is down the old railroad bed. To me that would “You will see the Ferris name on this project. posted on the township hall entrance. be the most bang for the buck, the most ideal We will start the design process early next Trustee report, by Walters, shared informa­ month, called ‘fooiprinfand stack’. We’re fig­ tion from the Area Agency on Aging, out of scenario. To put in some kind of u-drivc. to get people out of there, wxs almost half a mil­ uring out the first floor and that will tell us Calhoun County, which includes Barry lion dollars for one idea they came up with. how high we can go. Plus. I believe Rutland County, and that the last meeting of the advi­ It's outrageously expensive." has some restrictions in the township of how- sory committee about two months ago. The Joyce Snow, county commissioner, high we can build. At the current hospital reason for the delay was that there was no answered, in response to the question regard­ location, we have three levels of patient care." funding, it was a 120 days that they had to ing recycling, “there is a meeting Friday Hawthorne asked to share a discussion that wait for funding from the government. morning at the Health Department at 8:30 to. was had regarding approving compensation to “The last time we met. wc approved the I am guessing, to set up a meeting where providers and they had to be insured, etc. Not we’re going to invite the supervisors from library and fire board members. “I’m going to be paying the library board only the State but the Federal Government each township, the commissioners, the solid representatives. All of our other boards arc wants people to stay in their home as long as waste oversight committee, to find out what paid; the Joint Planning Alliance and joint they can. They (government) would rather everybody wants before we try to do any­ planning commission, board of review, except pay for support services such as bathing, thing." for the library and fircboards,” explained cleaning the house, whatever, because it is so Additional actions taken by the board Hawthorne. “Those are dedicated millages, so much cheaper, less expensive then having included: I don’t know- if we can pay them a per diem or them go into a nursing home.” noted Walters. • Approval of this year’s Algonquin Lake if it will come out of the library/fireboard Greenfield agreed that most would rather fireworks permit. Al Dean, vice president of millages. If not. it will have to come out of stay home. Algonquin Lake Community Association, general funds. The millage is worded so it Hawthorne added, “I must say. our Meals said the event will be Thursday, July 3. goes directly to the library. Same as the fire on Wheels program does a spectacular job.” because the Gun Lake Casino is using the James concurred that the Commission on same company as ALCA and their display department. The library board meets once per month, the fire board every. I am guessing, Aging programs, especially those that support will be July 4. every two to three months. I don’t know'.’’ the respite of Alzheimer’s patients and care­ • Adoption of a resolution authorizing Hawthorne continued, "I want know how givers, was a excellent way to help patients Consumers Energy to install a street light at you folks feel about paying a per diem to our stay in their homes. the intersection of M-37 and Heath Road. Walters continued, mentioning the library and fire board reps.” • Approval of the contract and appointment Hie board positionshave traditionally been BrainWorks program at the COA, “What of an electrical inspector for the township. volunteer positions, but Hawthorne felt the subject warranted review. “With gas. mileage, time. and trouble get­ ting to meetings, anddedicated enough to be there and comin/ to the board meet­ ings .. to gi\e reports, bough not being paid THE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at the for that, but for iittendiig the meeting itself.” Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell. Ml 49080 on the follow­ When asked how many board members she ing dates. wants to compensate. Hawthorne replied. Tuesday, March 4, Organizational Meeting - 4:00 pm “Two library board reps, two fire board reps. Monday, March 10, Appeal Hearing - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00 to 4:00 pm So our per diem at this point in time, is $65 a Tuesday, March 11, Appeal Hearing - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm & 6:00 to 9:00 pm meeting. What do you think about this idea." It was clarified that the fireboard meetings The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear occurred two to three times per year, accord­ questions, protests and to equalize the 2014 assessments. By Board resolution, ing to Marlin Walters, township trustee, who residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by March along with Carr, sit on the fire board 10, 2014. Written protests should be mailed to: BOARD OF REVIEW, 7350 LIND­ With the library holding auxiliary- meetings SEY RD., PLAINWELL, Ml 49080. during budget workshops. Hawthorne sug- clnnceen"lfOr Selection include historic signifieance long.lvnn y. ^prehensive rnun" yXanili.’a,i0n- Michigan haMh«,^^(historic pmper- listed. Many, r^i J"US.andS fre in need of significant re. ■d,’r" 'rehabilitation. Preserving historic h n"d .nd P^es Pm' Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after comple­ tion of Board of Review. . r Jim Stonoburner, Supervisor Prairieville Township Kevin Harris, Assessor Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to all without regard to race color nation­ al origin, sex or disability. * ’ * American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to ind.viduals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven-(7) days notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. Ted DeVries Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd , Delton. Ml 49046 269-623-2726 �11 ^4 Thu Hastings Banner — Thursday, February ; County board sends animal shelter down revenue road l iking what they he mt r Shelter Director Diana N,w Animi" funding opportunities and Ztdn" ah?ut graw possibilities from a j0„ d,I>onal revenue program, the Barry Coum *nd llcensin8 Commissioners recommen t Board of posals be approved Xxt 'hat' "* commission meeting. M cck s official Newman described sever-d , which the animal shelter is elieiLgn"lIS for ed out that, in addition to the arf rr 'J P°1"1' ble revenue they would kd ddl"o,K'1 P°«ialso be immensely helnf"?’ *^e gmn,s W>11 uncontrolled grow h othe' addrcssin? dog Population?vvb,ld ProviS'y? overcrowded shelter. re lcg 10 $10,000 from the Dema“ • y?r’ S° f“r’ from the Humme c P- fAgncul,urc-S6'000 Nature hZT and 5500 from "o More Homeless Pets Network." Newman ties f^TJnd0"^ "Addi,i™»> opportunithrough I, 7 e shel,er arc mailable ” enlItlCS such “ Two Seven . k! ’a Progra,n lhat awards up to $30,000 makrUfd f7.'hc W'ng/neutering of ani, ?.a ,a"d dops) Participating in the Barry unty s Foster Care program, with a goal to increase adoption rales of animals at the shel­ ter Tliat s the first grant I am working on.” Newman also provided examples of grant opportunities that assist in the shelter’s efforts to generate revenue for education and adop­ tion. The Build A Bear Foundation offers a competitive grant up to $5,000 that can be used for spay/neuter programs, medical expenses, micro-chipping and purchase of food for a community animal food bank," said Newman. According to Newman. PetSmart Charities also offers a competitive grant to reduce feral and free roaming cat populations through the Trap Neuter Return program. Newman explained the ramifications of requesting $10,000 through this program to spay/neuter 150 free roaming/feral cats in Barry County. “One grant amount of $10,000 will treat 150 animals," pointed out Newman, to which Geiger noted that is not a lot of animals per funding. “If 150 free roaming animals are addressed, here’s the perspective," replied Newman. “One female cat, her partner, and their offspring of approximately 2.5 kittens, has the capacity to produce 11 million off­ spring in nine years. So, treating 150 cats goes a long way to reducing this explosion of animals that end up free roaming or are in our shelter. We are pushing to get the animal out of the shelter.’*8- • ' Newman moved on to request approval to conduct a dog census (spay/neuter blitz), for the county this year in efforts to ensure com­ pliance w ith licensing ordinances. “It’s been about 10 years since we did the last one," said Newman, “and I think it’s time to do it again, as licensing laws dictate. Public health of the dog population requires rabies vaccinations to protect both animals and peo­ ple. not only to increase revenue. “Four years ago. we had 5,000 licensed households. This year, our records show 3,200. There’s a lot of dogs out there that wc don’t know* about." Newman requested the board support the dog census, which will require going from house to house, starting within the city limits. Households whose dogs arc properly licensed will not be visited. “The community has until May 1 to get their dogs licensed to avoid a $25 penally assessed/per dog," staled Newman. Board approval will pave the way for up to four temporary employees to be retained by the shelter to perform the census, including authorization to write in-house tickets to households with unlicensed dogs. “I propose a moderate fee schedule for those that experience difficulty in getting their dogs’ rabies shots and a license," added Newman. "We may be able to help with rabies clinics and offering one year license. We want to help people who need help to find ways to comply-’’ hlin Marilyn Smith, of a bid fr,)rn 5 n>Unf a !l°a|4 wtcment ind:_ , Newman, emphasized the importance of read Miner. tion and treatment services for the Gun luikc "The chair > sessj(Jn ’ ed tha| assisting pets through their owners and noted area within the townships of Orangeville. Improvement for rehabilita,,° reason for•the compenMlti ‘’ a. Ending located in Hastings. The am^J’. t.ican ‘ that dog license revenue goes into the genera "•"fVr Sd,o he C«Xyasr0?n Yankee Springs. Martin, and Wayland," fund, while fines generated by the census will explained Nettleton. "In accordance with the will be paid out of the > 1 ^ythoHO ’ employee o |o y Sheriffs Development go directly to the animal shelter. office.' 1 « <■« d ” other 'he c„minis. agreement, upon payment in full of the out­ Housing 1. standing bonds, title to the project, including Community Development Bl<*-* Newman pointed out one last program that sinner, as "c11 have anohr “This prognun supports Del10. • . ^ntith* the shelter is trying. "We are working with the the county. <h»> c " Won t„ supE all casements and rights-of-ways shall become the property of the (Gun Lake) and Hasting area homes.” rerrt’n‘ prograrn Grand Rapids Humane Society about trading hof|1C Authority. 'lire GLASA has paid in full the ‘This is a first-come, first'?erV large dogs, for small dogs." archurtordis’0' |ivc J ■ ^eath' outstanding bonds on the sewer system and where applicants must qualify* Newman staled that small dogs adopt out to this resolution, including all attachments, owners must come to us, although. of the shelter fairly quickly, while larger dogs er has not been cooperating. are “ approves the transfer.” don’t, often times simply because they need that The board, specifically DeYoung, asked get the word out.” said Smith. discipline training. The GR Humane Society • Received an advisement frojn - n a! that formal approval of the resolution be provides discipline training to large dogs yet next week’s agenda includes an item a cOmdelayed until the March 26 meeting rather has numerous small dogs to adopt out. than next week’s meeting so he could be pres­ the request of Stolsonburg to move 1 ’ .j|jing “Wc arc working out a trade agreement to ly trained profi^ .mc Pul themselves in ’ ent to approve the action. DeYoung has munity room in the Courts ami Law* swap some of our larger dogs to the-GR loca­ harm’s way evcr> . > c°me to work. missed four of the past seven commission to the (old) library. According to StoNon tion to receive training while receiving small­ These women 1 u,lh situations meetings and. at last week’s commission as related by Snow, this will clinuna er dogs to adopt out quickly. This is what is that arc unbelievably ^ssfu|. meeting, received a public comment tongue­ need for construction to limit access to^ called a shelter to shelter transfer," explained “They do the«r courtesy. profi­ lashing from a Hastings Township resident for community room, an action planned as p* Newman. ciency and skiH_ I *ccond decisions “flagrant absence" while vacationing in the implementation of the security mcasu All requests by Newman were approved by should never be • . . *gu.c^scd from the Florida. passed by the board to install magnetornelte the board, 6-0, for formal action at next comfort of an office chair Wllhhours to con­ and to limit entrances into these buildings The board agreed to DeYoung’s request.week’s official commission meeting with sider the ‘what 1 * ’, sai Miner, in his one entrance and one exit. . Chair Joyce Snow. Jim DeYoung and Ben admonishment of a • From my per­ Michael Brown, county attorney, stated the In other business, the commission*. Geiger expressing appreciation to Newman spective, it is caNou> utvensitive not to do • Heard a request from David Shinavier. IT library building is in grxxl order, needs sonic for all her efforts. Commissioner Craig every thing posable e p this injured per­ director recommending that the board carpel but is otherwise useable. He also note Stolsonburg was absent. approve a bid from Iscrv to provide telephone lhat the county would not have to make a lot Continuing to draw lines for a coming son. Thank you-1 Business activity brought to the meet­ and Internet services to the county for a peri­ of structural enhancements if they decide to debate on the long-simmering issue of land ing by attorney Marx Nettleton, who present­ expand later. The building already meets all od of three years. preservation, the commission heard from ed a resolution to 1 c >ard to approve con­ codes. Geiger encouraged the moved, stating. “ The current contract with Telnet expires in Chuck Reid of Maple Grove Township, who veyance of the assets of the Gun Lake Area March, this year." noted Shinavier. “Iscrv has "Let’s get this ready to go by March 1st.” offered perspective during the public com­ Sewer System, as described m the resolution. presented a clear understanding of our needs, The commission meets next in formal ses­ ment portion of Tuesday’s meeting on the "In 1978. the county, through its Board of is headquartered in Kentwood and presented sion on Tuesday. Feb. 25 beginning al 9 a.mFarmland Preservation Ordinance and the Public Works entered into an agreement to the lowest bid. We will receive a significant in its meeting chambers at the courthouse. Open Space Preservation Ordinance. construct the Gun Lake Area Sewer System to cost savings and increase band-width.” 220 W. Stale St. in Hastings. Rewrites of the ordinances in draft form were provide sanitary sewer collection, transporta­ • Received a request for approval from circulated to all commissioners by Commissioner Jim Dull at*last week’s meet­ ing. The ordinance rewrites slate that no finan­ cial impact would be felt by the taxpayer, which Reid suggested was not supported by industrial classification to increase revenues The chamber previously hosted legislative June 13, Sept. 12 and Dec. 12; all will be at the content of the ordinance. Reid countered, to businesses. Responding to a question about coffee events. ’I his was the first luncheon. the County Seat in downtown Hastings. by highlighting statements in the ordinance the increased money being spent on pre­ The schedule for the remainder of the year is that it does indeed indicate financial impact to kindergarten education and how to measure taxpayers. ‘ its value, Nofs said it docs have value. He Reid noted, in a letter to the commission­ also said he would like to sec more troopers ers. that claims by Dull, via radio media sug­ oh Michigan’s roads. gesting that there will be no county funding of Regarding the Detroit bankruptcy and pen­ these ordinances is misleading. sion issues, he pointed that many of these On February 14. Reid sent an e-mail to retirees are in their 70s and 80s, and it is unre­ commissioners of a PDF version of the alistic to expect them to go out and find jobs Farmland Ordinance and Open Space to supplement their reduced pensions. He Ordinance, that shows action words such as prophesied that the state would end up paying purchase, funding sources, costs of services, the costs in welfare system. special assessments are found throughout the The bill to allow AT&T to abandon its land document. lines has his support; he said he thinks a reli­ “Try doing a search on the word ‘purchase’ able technology '» available. In a brief con­ and see how many times it shows up through­ out both ordinances." wrote Reed. "Like . versation with the Banner after the lunch, when asked,' who’Vduld be responsible" lor 1 ‘cash purchase’ and/or ’installment purchas­ removing the abandoned lines, he said that es’ and even ‘paying interest on declining concern is not addreued in the bill. unpaid principal balances.’ How can Jim Dull Rep. Mike Callton closed out the lunch, tell WBCH that there will be no county fund­ saying he has considerable difficulty with the ing in these ordinances?" wrote Reid. sale of art from the Detroit Institute of Art as “The Farmland Preservation (ordinance) was created as a tool to ‘preserve prime farm­ creditors are demanding. The appraisals by Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses place land’ in the event of a ‘threat’ of it being the value at hundreds of millions of dollars. developed." noted Reid. “Il has evolved into a However there may be a catch; whether or not special interest filled ordinance. Let’s go back the city could sell the art depends upon how to the basic ordinance of truly preserving the the gift or loan documents were written. In farmland that is in threat of being developed, other words at the time much of the art was as stated in Section 6(C)." given to the museum many documents pro­ Reed said he feels there is a huge conflict vide that if the museum wishes to sell, the art of interest in allowing the Ag Board members is to be relumed to the donor or loaner. and the board of commissioners to "apply for On the subject of Detroit pensions, he said county funding for their * Purchase of the pensions are guaranteed in the Michigan Development Rights' or as the ordinance calls Constitution, and the state will still have it, ‘the acquisition of development rights.’ responsibility for them. Responding to a con­ Both arc the same. Either way, it’s spending cern expressed about prison security follow­ county funds," said Reed. ing the escape by a prisoner from an Ionia "Both of these ordinances will have a huge facility, he said the number of escapes had financial impact on taxpayers," concluded been reduced considerably since 1987, which Also on hand at Friday’s Legislative Reed, “There is still a lot of work to be done State Rep. Mike Callton was one of had 385 breakouts. Callton said he doesn’t to correct this.” . Luncheon was State Sen. Mike Nofs who three legislators and representatives pre­ believe budget cuts have had anything to do No discussion was made on Recd state­ added his own perspective on issues senting at the year's first Legislative with the recent escape. ments. . such as how the state’s budget surplus . Luncheon on Friday. Also speaking were Valerie Byrnes, executive director of the ‘ The board moved onto to additional public should be invested and on the possible State Sen. Mike Nofs and Jordan Bush Barry* County Chamber of Commerce, comment, recognizing Jack Miner, regarding intervention by the state to assist penrepresenting Congressman Justin thanked all for attending and participating. a letter he read to the board. Amash’s office. (Photo by Fred Jacobs) sioners in the bankrupt city of Detroit. “1 am a resident of Barry County, and f would like to thank Madame Chair for send­ ing me a copy of the statement she read to the commissioners last week regarding the closed session during the previous COW meeting." LUNCH, continued from page 1 Lakewood Area Choral Society seeking new members HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Mastinos Charter Township Board of Revjcw for 2014 will be held at the Township Hall at 885 Riser Road. Hastings, MI, 49058 to receive and review the 2014 assessment roll. The board will convene on die following dates for the hcanng of appeals of assessments or taxable values: Tuesday, March 4 Wednesday,March12 -Thursday. 13 Organization Meeting Appeal Hearing Appeal Hearing I pin 9- 12 (Noon) & 6 - 9pm 9-12 (Noon) & 1 - 4 ,r. rinard of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear auestions The and (O equalize the 2014 assessments Letter appeals are accepted but the letter must be’ p,° d by no Ser »>an Tuesday March 1) 2014 if unable .» urtend euher of the■ Xvc da£ tcnative ratios and the estimated mulitpl.ers lor each class of real property for 2014 are m follows: CLASS Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential RATIO 47.11% 48.39% 47.01% 47.82% MULTIPLIER 1.0613 1.0333 1.0636 1.0456 Jim »r^-i,^r Township ’ ^269-^96W it j• with PA 267 of 1976 as iiincnderl » u Act (ADAX For anyone who sang in high school choir and misses the thrill of singing with a large group or always wanted to be in a choir, this may be the year to join the Lakewood Area Choral Society. The society is looking for new members. Ilic choir was formed in January of 1986 to provide adults from in and around the Lakewood School District with an opportu­ nity to sing in a latl’e. semi-professional cho­ rus. To dale, the choral society boasts a ros­ ter of 105 amateur singers representing 21 communities and zip codes in western and mid-Michigan. Performers range in age from their 20s I" ovcr and represcnl vanous and diverse occupations. Membership open to anyone with choral experience who loves to sing and who is willing to be dedicated and committed to the Lakewtxid Area Choral Society family. Monday, Marc" •' society will host a "get to know us rehearsal from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Sunfield United Brethren Church. 8436 W. Grand Ledge Highway (M-43), for potential new members. Interested singers arc invited to rit w,.m the choir and expe­ rience the music and camaraderie of Lakcwoixl Area oral Society, Complete information on becoming a member will be available. Prr»P<xT'e *nembers will receive a copy of the member handbook which will answer question** ‘ ore the actual voice interviews i‘^e P aCC‘ not* currcnt mein- bcm designated as mentors will be available to answer questions. While a voice interview may sound intim­ idating. it is not. Director Dr. Robert C. Oster said he wants to hear range, so singers can be placed in the proper sections. Tenor/bass new-member voice interviews will take place Monday, March 10. al 6 p.m.. in the Lakewood High School choir room. 7^23 Velte Road, lutkc Odessa. Following the voice interview, potential new members will be asked to sit in on the tenor/bass sec­ tional which will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. March 17, the soprano alto newmember voice interviews will begin at 6 pm-, in the Lakewood High School choir room, after which potential new members will be asked to sit in on the soprano/alto .sectional from 7 to 9 p.m. Once that is successfully completed, and. if potential members enjoy their initial expe­ riences with’ LACS, they pay the annual dues and they’re in. Membership dues, which pri­ marily pay f°r music, are $30 per season. The firM full rehearsal will be Monday. March 24. ft°,u 10 p m., in the Lakewood High School choir room. The choral society X season runs from March through December each year, and rehearsals ate normally Monday nights of those months from 7 to 9 p.m, at Sunfield United Brethren Church or in the choir rvunn at I akewood Sclaxd. Full rehearsals arc normally the first and fourth Mondays, with sectional rehearsals usually the oppo­ site Mondays, making the commitment for singers two to three rehearsals a month. Concerts generally begin in late April and conclude with the Christmits concerts in December. Performances are often sched­ uled months in advance, so potential spon­ soring organizations arc encouraged to plan ahead to Ixtok performance. Since 1986, more than 225 concerts have (seen per­ formed. Yearly, the Lake wood Area Choral Society presents numerous sacred and secu­ lar concerts throughout the state. One of the highlights of the LACS season is the annual follies show. These themed shows, generally in late September, feature solos and ensembles of choir members, as well as performances by the choir. This gives those members who would like to perform solo or in small ensembles a chance to ‘Mnit their stuff,’ including song, dance and instru­ mental music. It’s great fun and a change of pace from the typical LACS concerts, said Oster. Further information about becoming a member is available at http:- lacstnusic.orgClick on “new member infonnarion" under ’’membership." Anyone who is interested in becoming a new member, or would like fur­ ther information may email Oster, lacunuxid« gmnil.com. ' �W 12 - F’bruan, 20.2014 _ LEGAL NOTICES ufl£ SALE STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 5TH COUNTY probate ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICAT1ON/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 14-37-CH Court Address; Courthouse, ?20 W Statu SJnQs. Michigan 49058 e SI.. Court Telephone; (269) 945-1285 plaintiff MICHAEL L SILSBEE AND BONNIE SILSBEE 4365 S. M-66 NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY KATRINA J. DEBOSE, P47074 4433 BYRON CENTER SW WYOMING. MICHIGAN 49519 (616) 531*7722 defendant ESTATE OF GUNDA BERKAAS PENNOCK HASTINGS, Ml TO; ESTATE OF GUNDA BERKAAS PENNOCK IT IS ORDERED: You are be>ng sued in this court by the plaintiff to qu el title. You must filo your answer or take othor action perm tied by law in this court at the court address above on or before March 25, 2014. II you fall to do so. a default judgment may bo entered against you for tho relief demanded in tho complaint Wed in this case. A copy of this order shall be published onco each week in Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall bo Med m this court A copy ot this order shall bo sent to ESTATE OF GUNDA BERKAAS PENNOCK at tho last-known address by registered ma'I. return receipt request­ ed, before the affidavit of mailing shall bo filed with this court Date; 1/16/14 Judge Amy McDowell 7rW4M» NQHCEQEEQJ3ECL0SJJR£_SALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of tho bid amount tendered at salo, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE — Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by David Miller and Denna L. Miller to Omni Family Credit Union, nka Omni Community Credit Union dated June 20, 2003 and recorded on July 1, 2003 at Document No. 1107490 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been insti­ tuted to recover any part of tho debt, secured by tho mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to ba due on the debt is S41,764.50, The Mortgage will be forec’osed by a sale of Lhe property at pubic auction to the h:ghest b'dder, for cash, on March 6,2014 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with Interest at 5 % per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or othor advances and expenses duo under mortgage or permitted under M.chlgan lav/ The land Is located In the County of Barry, State of Michigan and Is described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL OF LAND IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 32, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 01’50’ WEST 683 24 FEET FROM THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE CONTINU­ ING NORTH 89 DEGREES 01’50’ WEST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 453.75 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35’25’ WEST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 272.25 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 01’50' EAST. 453.75 FEET TO SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 35’25' EAST ALONG SAID UNE 27225 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SECTION 32 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 01’50' WEST 683.24 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE OF SECTION 32 TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35’14' WEST 272.25 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35’14’ WEST 324.72 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE: THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES 36’20’ WEST 660.93 FEET ALONG CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PROPERTY LINE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 01’50' EAST 579.17 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SECTION 32. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 01’50' WEST 683 24 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 32, TO THE EAST UNE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35’14’ WEST 951.88 FEET ALONG SAID EAST UNE FOR THE TRUE PLACE nF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES Yk-14- WEST 365.69 FEET ALONG SAID EAST • IMF- THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 18'05’ uufST 674 40 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH 1/8 LINE Section 32; thence north 01 degrees EAST 749.75 FEET ALONG THE WEST 1/8 OF SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 59 nPHREES 36’20’ EAST 775.29 FEET ALONG Consumers power company property £22 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETH- « WlW RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY ^MD ADJOINING THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF S^ecrRlBED PARCEL. DE^Say ROLL NUMBER: 08-09-032-006-10 IM I? hTd tne address of; 310 Sheffield Rd.. Ml 49017*8203 Batt‘O °r j ’ on(J year Immediately following the Durin9 1 ^ay be redeemed, unless deter­ gale fbo Pf0 abandoned in accordance with MCLA m which case the redemption period 500.3241 (0h doys from the date of sale. ™nVcr«MUnon (P32583’ Attofoey 81 LBsi 2^7b3 St« c FORECLOSURE NOTICE q This firm Is a debt collector lor this debt. Any information obtained wil contact purpose. If you are In th° P MORTGAGE our off'ce at the number Med be J _ f SALE - Default has been mode a Single a certain mortgage made Sj S^tm ion Systems, Man to Mortgage Electronic tec itswcInc. as nominoo for Novastar Mortg< g . cessors and MSjgna. 2006 and recorded August 17.2006 in । 1168710 Barry County Roc^ds’Di”^?ho ‘ Bank mortgage was assigned to Do Novastar National Trust Company as trustee N^^ Mortgage Funding Trust, Senes 200 Homo Equity Loan Asset-Backed Gerties. Series 2006-5, by assignment dated Ma.vh 27. 2013 and recorded April 3. 2013 in I r^cd X 2013-004577 on which mortgage there u J to bo duo at the date hereof the sum oISxty Thousand TWo Dollars and ($61,002.44) indudmg interest 1O 45'°.perL®2naa0 Under tho power of salo contained in said rno G| g and tho statute in such case mado and provide». notice Is hereby given that said mortgage w.n do foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, Circuit Cwt ot Barry County at 1:00PM on March 13, 2014 Sato premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are dosenbed as: AP^' °' land in lhe Northwest quarter of section 36, town u north, range 7 west described as Commencing at the North quarter post of section 36, Town 3 Norm, Range 7 West; thonce South 90 degrees OOmtnutes OOseconds West, along tho North l.no of said Section 36 a distance of 1014.79 feet; thonce South 00 degrees OOminutes OOseconds East, at Right angles to said North section lino, 193.20 feet to the Southeasterly bne of Kellogg street; thonce South 34 degrees 52minutes 3(seconds West, along said Kellogg street, 141.14 feet to the true place of beginning; thence North 90 degrees commutes OOseconds east, 182.46 feet; thence south 03 degrees 43minutes 02seconds west. 13 97 feet; tnence North 88 degrees 13minu!es iBseconds West. 104.89 feet; thence North 82 degrees 04mmutes 11 seconds West, 77.45 feet, to tho place of beginning. Commonly known as 402 Kellog Road, Nashville Ml 49073 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the dato of such sate, unless deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. I! the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to tho mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated; 2/13/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee for Novastar Mortgage Funding Trust. Serios 2006-5 Novastar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys; Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-93940 (02-13)(03-06) 775851M Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the roturn of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage mado by Donald E. Cheney and Uli S. Chenoy, Husband and Wife, original mortgagors), to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 13, 2006, and recorded on March 6, 2006 in instrument 1160944, and assigned by said Mortgagee to LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A. as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of Ninety-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Two and 02/100 Dollars ($94,762.02). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al 1:00 PM, on February 27. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 33. Town 2 North. Rango 8 Wed. Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan; thenco North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 33, 1745.03 feet to tho centerline of highway M-37; thence North 18 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East along said centerline, 409.23 feet to tho place of beginning; thence continuing along said centerline North 18 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East 266.96 feet; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds East 490.27 feel; thence South 16 degrees 08 min­ utes 54 seconds West 235.27 feet; thence South 55 degrees 09 minutes 13 seconds East 94.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds East 46.83 feet; thence South 00 degrees 08 min­ utes 56 seconds East 176.88 feet; thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West 80.13 feet; thence North 72 degrees 29 minutes 53 seconds West 196.79 feet; thence North 64 degrees 49 min­ utes 00 seconds West 345.22 feet; thenco North 89 degrees 32 minutes 11 seconds West 52 46 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold nt foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated; January 30, 2014 For more Information, please call FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File /436418F01 (01*30) (02-20) W44NI NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS a DEBT*COLLECTOR ATTEMPT1° C0LLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION ^CrSTAIN will be used for that pur­ Ant a b LEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ahe ab°rr°Wer active military duty. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This caI° may bo moendod by the circuit court at the request of the J^a ntm. in that event vour damages, if any. shall bo Lmrtod solely to th0’ return of tno bid amount tenocred at sale, P|U3 os determined by the kinT?eC°Un|y C.rcuit C^rt Caso No. 12-607­ ™ OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue Judgment(s) “nd,7°r 9^(3) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barr^ state, of Michigan, made and entered on tho 11 th day of J”1* 2013a cer­ tain cause therein pending, wherein Bank of America. N.A., Qs succo35Or by merger to BAC Home Loans Serving. L.P-. ,/k/a Countrywide Homo Loans Servicing L.P. was Pontiff and Darla L Slumkoski was’the Defendant. The afore­ mentioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) estab­ lished a debt owing to Plaintiff In tho amount of s 152.425.38, plus post-judgment Interest at an annual rate of 6.500% and other amounts recover- mTiti^suon1 said Judgment(a) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that In order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff/deputy sher­ iff or county derk/deputy county clerk, to the high­ est bidder, al the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry, on tho 3rd of April, 2014 at 1:00 pm, local time. On said day at said time, the following described properly shall be sold: property located In tho Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as Commencing at a point 4 rods East of ih0 Southeast corner of lol 45 of tho Village of Delton, for place of beginning; thenco East 8 rods; thence North 4 rods; thonce West 8 rods; thence South 4 rods to place ot begin­ ning, all being in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of section 5. Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Tax Parcel ID: 03-005-018-00. More com­ monly known as; 109 Scribner St. REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-5422 Tff 276109L03 (02-13)(03-20) 775W035 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Jhla sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado In tho conditions of a mortage mado by Anthony Woodmansee, a marred man and Cheryl Woodmansee, original mar.gagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 5, 2007, and recorded on November 26, 2007 in instrument 20071126­ 0004539, and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof tho sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Eight and 50/100 Dollars ($87,568.50). Under tho power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venduo. at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 20. 2014. Said premises arc situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as; Beginning al a Point on the North­ South 1/4 line of Section 1. Town 3 North. Rango 9 West, Distant South 00 Degrees 33 Minutes 15 Seconds East 4288.15 foot from tho North 1/4 post of said Section 1; thenco South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 06 Seconds East, 111.28 feet; thonce North 04 Degrees 52 Minutes 09 Seconds East 173.07 feet to tho South line of Chippewa Trail; thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 06 Seconds West 126 68 feet along said South line to a Point which lies 5.27 feet (Recorded as 5.32 feet) East ol tho Northeast comer of Lot 54 of the Plat of Al-GonQuin Shores, according to tho recorded Plat there­ of, as recorded in Liber 3 ot Plats on Pago 55; thence South 00 Degrees 40 Minutes 26 Seconds West 116.12 feet (recorded as South 01 Degrees 11 Minutes 00 Seconds West 116.10 feet); thence South 04 Degrees 50 Minutes 21 Seconds West 31.22 feet to a Point on the East line of said Lot 54 (recorded as South 05 Degrees 22 Minutes West 31.21 foot; thonce South 04 Degrees 50 Minutes 21 Seconds West 26.87 feet (recorded as South 05 Degrees 22 Minutes West 26.87 feel); thence South 03 Degrees 06 Minutes 30 Seconds West 142.55 feet (recorded as South 03 Degrees 38 M.nutes 22 Seconds West 142.55 feet) to an Intermediate Traverse Line of the Shore of Algonquin Lake; thence South 67 Degrees 12 Minutes 52 Seconds East 12 59 feet (recorded as South 66 Degrees 41 Minutes Host 12.59 feet) along said Intermediate Traverse Lino to the Southeast Comer of Lot 54 of the Plats of Al-GonQuin Shores, according to the Recorded Plat there­ of as Recorded In Liber 3 of Plats on Page 55; thenco North 61 Decrees 27 Minutes 10 Seconds East 5.05 feet along said Intermediate Traverse Lmo to said North-South 1/4 hne; thonce North 00 Degrees 33 Minutes 15 Seconds West 145.54 feet along said North-South 1/4 line to tho point ol Beginning. Include all Land lying between said Intermediate Travel Uno tho Shore of s'SoT Lak8 as uw ”<ttn5lon 01 lhe Tho redemption oerind shall be 6 months from tho daio 0| tod ° inod abandonod In accordant 'rthMCLA 600.3241a. In 5^5?^sna"b0 30 days It tho property is ?□£ ?,', foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 ol the R^'d“ Sure Act ol 1961. pursuant l0 Mei 6<x>«,« «« wrrower writ be held S*10 the property at hSriT? 9a9° fOfedosura Mie or to mo mortgage “?h.“^ durtn« lh8 Dated: February 2q Pile 4436920FQ1 M,Chl9an 48334-5422 (°2«20)(03-i3) TZU4H0 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L Hoffman and Michelle M. Hoffman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Fifth Third MortgageMi, LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 9. 2011, and recorded on October 5. 2011 in Instrument 201110060009399, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo at tho dato hereof tho sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Five and 79/100 Dollars ($120,705.79). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 20, 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as; The East 260 feet of that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 3 North, Rango 0 West, that lies Southerly of the Southerly Right of Way lino of the former Michigan Central Railroad. Except that portion deeded to-the The Michigan Department of State Highways in the Deed record­ ed in Uber 288 on Page 443. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption penod. . Dated; February 20, 2014 For more, information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmingion Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo M36295F01 (02-20,(03-13) 77S35200 NOTICE OF M0RT°AD^au?havmg MORTGAGE SALE-Defaw ^qrRIS L his tho conditions of a mortgado MIKO^^rRIS L. MIKOLAJCZYK and ADDIE Sof ^0*" h(g wife, by Durable PoweroLA.KKr 200^Kl MIKOLAJCZYK dated OCJOBE^ ^[KOLA^^, attorney in fact ADDIE S cRg^K, Ml c 3900 STRICKLAND BATTLE C enTER. Mortgagor(s), to WORJ°AS|GhWAY\0> 29621 NORTHWESTERN H AUGUST FIELD, Ml 48034, Mortgagee. 19 2004, and recorded on AUG ot ' FnSTAUMENT NO. 1132706 " ™ » Register of Deeds tor Barry CowW’^njed M chtgan on which Mndqage 'hero ^ENTy T*O doe the sum of ONE HUNDRED n|NE aND THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY^ (ncfud!ng 80/100THS ($122,699.80) D°tLA fl,ong ^th interest at (3.25%) percent in said mort* attomey fees and costs as provid |n cquity gage, and no suit or proceeding..alia * ^eys having been Instituted to tcCO^ rt thereof; secured by said mortgoge or P of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. ‘hat 0 and the power of sate contained in said Mo g 9 ’no(;ce |$ statute in such case made, and fQ,eC(osed hereby given that sa:d Mortgage w JI otbGf by a sate of the Mortgaged prem.stes, or w C||y part of thorn, al the Barry County Ciraj«t Courr of Hastings. Barry County, and Statei of M>ch ga MARCH 13. 2014. AT 1:00 P.M. in the aftemoo sell at public auction, to the highest premises described in said Mortgage. thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amo nt as aforesaid due on said Mortgager and aH te9* costs, charges, and expenses, together with sa attorney fee. and also any sum or sums which Y bo paid by the undersigned necessary to pro. their interest in the promises^vhtch said Pmm se is described as: CITY OF BAt TLE CREEK. C TY OF BARRY AND STATE OF LOTS 1 AND 2 SHERWOOD FOREST ESTAI^S, ALSO BEGINNING AT THE sOUTWESTCOr NER OF LOT 1 SHERWOOD FORESTJESTATES^ THENCE SOUTH TO A POINT 330JFEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST_1 / 4 OF SECTION 35; THENCE EAST PARALLELWITH THE SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 252.08 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST VI_4 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2; THENCE WEST TO POINT OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3900 STRICKLAND. BATTLE CREEK. Ml 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sate unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from tho date of such sale. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477) ATTORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER ST. CLAIR SHORES, Ml 48080 (586) 777-0770 DATED: 2-6­ 14 (02-06)(03-06) (02-06)(03-06) ttsmsm SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, PC.. IS Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (240)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been MILITARY DUTY. made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In RICHARD UNSEMAN. A MARRIED MAN and that event, your damages, If anyKehall be limit­ BARBARA UNSEMAN. A MARRIED WOMAN, to ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dered at sale, plus Interest (’MERS*), solely as nominee for lender and MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lender's successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. July 21, 2005, and recorded on August 9. 2005, in Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kem, as a Document No. 1150758, and assigned by said single woman, original mortgagor(s), to First NLC Financial Services, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 20, mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK. FSB, as 2004, and recorded on Juno 1, 2004 in instrument assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on 1128516, and assigned by said Mortgagee to which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the WELLS FARGO BANK. N.A.. AS TRUSTEE FOR dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Five THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MERRILL Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST. MORT­ and Ninety-Four Cents ($105,377.94), including GAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-HE2 as assignee os documented by interest at 6 000% per annum. Under the power of an assignment, In Barry county records, Michigan, sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the such case made and provided, notice Is hereby dato hereof the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Throe given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three and 62/100 sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of Dollars ($233,353.62). them, at public vendue. At the East doors of lhe Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will 01:00 PM o’clock, on March 13, 2014 Said premis­ ba foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, es are located in Barry County, Michigan and are or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place described as; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at EAST CORNER OF SECTION 32, TOWN 2 1:00 PM. on March 6. 2014. NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, DEGREES 37 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 Post of Section 17, 1912.69 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence East along the SAID SECTION 32 TO THE CENTERLINE OF East and West 1/4 line of said Section a distance of LINDSEY ROAD AS NOW LOCATED; THENCE 412.5 Foot to tho Place of Beginning; thence con­ NORTH 07 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS tinuing East along said East and West 1/4 line, 99 WEST 1441.62 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE Feet; thence North parallel with the West line of OF LINDSEY ROAD TO THE CENTERLINE OF said Section 17, a distance of 330 Feet; thence BOULTER ROAD AS NOW LOCATED AND THE East parallel with the said East and West 1/4 line 231 Feet; thence North parallel with said Section POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 62 lino 275 Feet; thence West parallel with said East DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 281.09 FEET and West 1/4 Imo 462 Feet; thence North parallel ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF BOULTER ROAD; with said West Section line 715 Feet, more or less, THENCE SOUTH 07 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 to the North line of the Southwest 1/4 of the SECONDS EAST 165.00 FEET PARALLEL WITH Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thenco West SAID CENTERLINE OF LINDSEY ROAD along said North Imo 280.5 Feet to tho West line of said Section 17; thonce South along said West THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 00 MINUTES Section lino 792 Feet, more or less, to a point which WEST 281.09 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID CEN­ lies North 528 Feet from said West 1/4 post of said TERLINE OF BOULTER ROAD TO SAID CENSection 17; thonce East parallel with said East and A7 nLJ^n5^UN0SEY R0AD: ™ENCE NORTH West 1/4 lino 412.5 Feet; thence South parallel with 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST said West Section lino 528 Feet to The Place of 165.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF L Beginning. Subject to Easement over th© South 33.00 Feet for parallel highway purposes. RESERV!Nr0TuDc T° P°INT 0F ^GINNING. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from RESERVING THE NORTHERLY 33.0 FEET AND the dato ol such sale, unless determined aban­ 0 FEETF0R highwaJpZ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in ,h„ '«<«">Plton period shall be 6 months which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato ot such salo unless determined abanfrom the date of such sale. If the property Is sold at foreclosure sale under W00M4iT^ Wi’h MCL 600 3241 MCL 6000.3241a. m wh.ch case tho redemption period Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, o MC^ St* da ' 8 ot -Chsale.^ * pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 6. 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer holder lor darnaomo lh8 mor19aoe redemption period. ’FLAGSTAn"’*...'’,'"1"9 U’e 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farm’ngton Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Mortgagee/Assignee SchnAin BANK, FSB Filo *397911FO2 PC 23mnn„. 8 Schneiderman & Sherman (02-06)(02-27) 77584375 KUS. M. 48335 pXo-S �Space heater likely source of fatal fire Thn Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20. Legal notices sTPRO0ATe court °F Da*RY P«EN0- i10265«-hc n *■JOSHUA ANDREW In the matter o W Garcia SMITH MrrBESTeD PeRS0nq TO ALL ,nT C. nOwn and wh0,._S addressees) u"^ c( affected b Whose m tho nuitor may bo ba"’ M;ltch 122o14 TAKE NOTICE^0 Court-Farnty D ' ‘}°° & m. in the Barry County ' 302 HastL° if*’ 206 West Court Street Doherty jJ" bc,°ro the Honorable ltt on for chaJJ9'.0 hcanng will bo held on the Joshua Andrew 6° Garcia. Date: 01/30^2014 of name of sbya Andrew Sm,th Srnith Joshua Andrew 1003 N. Wilson Hastings, Ml 49050 (269) 967-0763. qTATH OF MICHIGAN firn narivSThi(r2rJ,ie21Ome on ^HC,e ,nn Drive on the south side of Gun Lake after a "re early Thu'sday, Feb. 13. Wanda Cooper. 81. died in the blaze. by Julie Makarvwicz Stat) Writer S space heater in a laundry room area of a Gun latke home is the suspected cause of a lire that killed 81-year old Wanda C.x.pcr, Aooper died front smoke inhalation Feb. 13 alter an early morning fire. Michigan State Police'Detective Sgt. Scott LeKoy, a fire investigator, said Tuesday the space heater was the most likely source of the fire, although he said it was difficult to deter­ mine for certain, due to the extent of damage to the home. The space heater, LeRoy said, was in a laundry room and apparently being used to thaw pipes. It may have been located too close to items in the laundry mom, causing lhe fire. Orangeville Township firelighters were called to the home at 4577 Circle Inn Drive at about 1:38 a.m. Feb. 1.3. The elderly woman was the lone occupant in lhe home. Barry County Sheriff's deputies first responded to the home alter receiving an abandoned 911 call. T he officer reported the home was fully engulfed when he arrived, and he immediately called the fire depart­ ment. Orangeville and Martin file departments responded. Neighbors were evacuated because of the intense heat from the bunting home. litis is the second fatal fire on the south side ot Gun Like in less than a year. Another <S I-year-old woman. Fimina Evans, died in a house fire on England Drive July 10, 2013. Hastings Middle School names honor roll students Hastings Middle School has released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2OJ314 academic y ear. Students who cam a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49 are designated as honors; those earning 3.5 and above are considered high honors. Students earning a 4.(1 GP\ are desig­ nated with an asterisk.’ Eighth grade High honors ♦Alexis Evans. *Aubree Shumway. * August Miller. Elliza 'Tolles, ’Emma Beemer, ♦Emma Post. ‘Jerry Christensen. *Joel Shinavier. "Kayla Carlson, Lillian Wicrenga, ’ Maggie Eastman, Aaron Newberry, Abby Burroughs, Bridget Woolf. Caitlyn Morris. Carley Laubaugh. Hie Bivens, Jordyn Wigg, Kaila Gillespie. Sydney Nemetz, Wyatt Owen. Callie Borden. Harleigh Willson. Kylie Zimmerman, Madison Ellsworth, Margaret Keller-Bennett, Morgan Fcldt. Nash Martin. Shayli Hinkle. Lindsey Spurlock, Alleyna Davis, Carter Tomko. Sarah McKeever. Allera Keller, Bridget Thayer. Mason Steward. Tyler Brown. Blake Roderick. Chyanne Rea. Caydcn Herrington. Citlali Perez. Lillian Hyatt. Macey Shotts. Matthew Hewitt, Megan Birman. Zoe Engle, Brandon Miner. Austin Christie. Gabriella Bare, Leigha Saur. Samantha Clow. Terry Dull. Dayton Graham. Tyler Johnson. Ian Trutsch, Garrett Coltson. Julianna Wolf. Alizabeth Morrison, Kenneth Kirchen. Morgan Bartimus, Nathan Meyers. Nicholas Wilgus, Wyatt Smith. Honors Jessica Satterfield, Cassie Sherk, Colin Tellkamp. Leah Hawthorne. Tyler Harville. Cameron White. Sophia Spurlock, Brittany Wurm, Emma Porter. Melanie Boysen. James Kirchen 11. Karlee Christiansen. Timothy Cary'. Adam Lewis. Andrew Newberry, Austen Wilder. Jackson Long. Brandon Smith. Caitlin Hyland, Madalyn Anderson, Mary Elizabeth DePriester, Mitchell Morris. Pierson T inkler. Austin Walden. James Wezell III. Tessah Leary'. Ty Sinclair. Alexander Diljak, Chase Cobb. Samantha Smith, Austin Koning, Dylan Goodrich. Jaden Rosenberg. Justin Eicher. Alexia Rodriguez. Chase Taylor, Hunter Barnes. Hunter Goodenough, Megan Goggins. Seventh grade High honors •Alexis McDade, Andrew Maurer, »Andrew Shaver, ‘Benjamin Stafford. ♦Claire Anderson. Claudia McLean, ‘Cody Dunn. ’Elizabeth Jensen. 1 Grace Beauchamp. 'Grace Nickels. -Gretchen James, ’Hannah Porter.• Isaiah Taylor, Jack Horton. ’Jonathan Nash, Kassaundra Olson, -Kassidy Morgan, Warner, ’Kassidi . '. 'Katura Metzner, ♦Katherine Haywood. ♦Kelsey Heiss. Lauren Harden. ‘Lindsay Meeker. H.ynnsey■ Thayer, 'Mary Youngs, Samuel Waller. ’ Shaciee •Noah Former. • j ’.Shiann Molette. ‘Sierra Bentti, Maclxod Qirjson, Blake Walther. I nunalce ’Whitney Peck. Justin McManamey. Peck. Hope । Nicholas Simonton, Shelby Kaitlynn Elliott William Hubbell. Jeffrey Morgan, Bolen. Tomko. Kld,‘’rd^ Lainey Flikkema. Blair Anderson. Victoria Byykkonen, Jessica Thompson, Allie Homing. Allison Collins, Brcana Leonard. Hannah Hayes. Isaac Evans. Sydney Pattok, Elisabeth Youngs. Ellcna Keener. Mikayla Guernsey, Bryce Darling.. Cameron Ertner. Kalcb . Sjik,k!atchcii )|ai(cy P.icillp, Tyler Chancy. Bailey Summers. Jaden Parker. Luke Morgan. Nathan Madden, Devin Haywood. Ethan Orcasitas, Katelyn Solmes, Elise Smith. Mitike Slagstad, Alexander Clow. Matthew Jacob. Honors Brea Madden, Daisy Campbell, Julia Ehredt. Merlyn Olsen. Roger Roets, Present Bower. Logan Ashcraft. Alfredo-jose Arechiga, Carmen Zalewski, Maci Michaels, Jesse Johnson. Antonio Ramirez, Brady Corrion, Keely Jackson. Mikaela Twigg, Katelyn Stewart. Rian .Allen, Amber Fox, Jaden Hickman. Kaitlyn Shook. Megan Deal, Brandon Reese, Connor Parmenter, Natasha Glasgow. Corbin Hunter. Grayson Tcbo. Haliegh Burfield. Madison Bell. Sean Green. Emmalee VanSyckle. MacKenzie Rosenberg, Trinity Yoder, Alexis McCracken. Cody Murphy. Juan Vargas. Matthew Sherman. Christian Turashotf, Seth Ray. Deagan Ixask, Tobin Haines Jr. Sixth grade High honors *Alayna Vazquez. ’Audrey Byykkonen. "Caeleb Meyers, Clayton Tonkin. ’Dane Barnes. Grade Gillons. ‘Grade Landes. 'Hannah Johnson. "John Hinkle. ‘Jonathan Arnold. ’Karsyn Daniels. “Kathleen Pattok. ■Kayla Brzycki. “Kennedy Newberry. *Rac Herron. -Shannon Brown. -Steve Schnur. ♦Sydney Wolf. 'William Roosicn III, ‘Zachary Ziny. Abigail Lirabee. Benjamin Curtis. Braden Tolles, Carter C’appon. Eleanor McFarlan. Elijah Smith, Emily Mitchell. Erin Dahnan. Hannah Bloomberg, Joshua Brown, Zachary. Schnur. Abby ZulL Ireland Barber, Kaylee Tigchelaar, Thomas Barnard Jr. Blake Harris, Elizabeth Beemer, Grace Miller. Haylee VanSyckle. Gavin Scharping. Jacob O'Keefe. Ty ler Kaiser. Alex Taylor, Elizabeth. Gonsalves. Emma Keech Lyle Burch. Ryan Thayer. Andrew Vann Brooklyn Knowlton. Collin Hawthorne Logan Wolfcnbarger. Rayna Honsowitz’ Carter Smith. Colton Snow. Jaedyn Sinclair. Lucie Overmire, Alexander Steward. Joseph Kalmmk Justin Dickerson. Keyanna Nieto. Nathan lames. Chelsea Beede. Jaden Kamatz. I axion Walden. Joshua Yi. Alyssa Carter. Gnlfin Seeber. Gabriel Trick, Tyler Honors lAdt S. Kmhcnne Cook. Matthew Sweeney. R.gdcn Pederson. Shane Dillon. Aundria Johnson-Byrd. Katelyn Howard. Kicrsten Bailey, Rianna Hav Ihil,.. n • Abigail Winick, CL „ Ricketts. Nolan Cusuk ‘ ’ C°,,n,V Hunter \ii. i , k’ Oraham Clark. st GallentiiK\ siarktis' Jillian zV-kley, (ir.icJi--. ’ Dy"‘” k’K,s Hanb Probate court COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Dcced®0 8 Estate FILE NO. 14'026588-DE Estate ol Donald L Piston. Date of birth11/12/1923. _aq TO ALL CREDlTOHSNOTICE TO C^?2^S.Jh0 decedent. Donald L. Preston. ° Creditors of the deccdent are nobf.ed that all claims against the e ‘ e forever barred unless presented to Phonal repre­ sentative. or to both the P-obato court at 206 W. Court Street. Hast ng5’/* ^58 and the personal representative w.tfun publication ol this notco. 3 after the dale of Dato: 02/17/2014 James M. Kinney P577t>u 214 N Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-8000 Marlin Preston 6564 S Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8834 77yuix Synopsis PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting February 12, 2014 Supervisor Stonebumcr called the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present: Clerk DeVries. Treasurer McGuire, Supervisor Stonebumer & Trustee Goebel, Absent: Trustee Grundy Also present were 8 guests. Agenda was approved Minutes from tho January 8, 20(4 regular board meeting were approved. No Commissioners Report . public Comments. it^yf were received.^ Pa/kSs Fire & Fotiuw-’Oepartment “reports’\vere placed on filo. > Trustee s Reports were received Supervisor. Treasurer a*d Clerk’s Reports were received. Approved to continue precess on two dangerous buddings cleanup. Approved resolution to establish township offi­ cers salaries Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting ad;oumod at 8:10 p.m. Submitted by Ted DeVries. Clerk Attested to by. Jim Stonebumer. Supervisor 77se5?w Case No. 13-696-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgement of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms of an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment of Foreclosure ol the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan signed and filed on December 5, 2013, in the case of Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Plaintiff v M.chelo D. Schaffer, Defendant, Case No. 13-696Ch. wherein, among other things, the Court allowed lhe foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Michele D. Schaffer (Mortgagor) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated November 16. 2001 and recorded January 11. 2002 at Instrument No. (072905. Barry County Records, against the Mortgagor. Pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described below shall be sold at a public auction by or under the direction of Clcrk/Shenff for the County of Barry to the highest bidder at tho main entrance to tho Barry County Building. 220 W. Slate Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Thursday. March 13. 2014 at 1:00 p.m . local time. The Mortgaged Premises are legally described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33 T3N R7W, Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence East 50 rods: thence South 32 rods; thence West 50 rods; thenco North 32 rods to tho place of beginning. The Mortgaged Promises, the address of which is 3811 Devine Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073, also include all right, btto and interests hold by Michele D. Schaffer as of November 16.2001 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may bo redeemed during the six (6) months following the date of saie Dato: January 23, 2014 BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street. P.O Box 405 Cheboygan, M;chigan 4972 (231)627-8000 77UM7O7 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Feb. 10, 2014 Regu’ar meeting opened at 7.00 pm Approved: Consent Agenda Resolution 2014-1 Salary Resolutions Road projects 2014-15 Budget workshop date Feb. 22 at 10am Long Lake 2014 weed treatment Hope Township Spring clean up dato May 10 Resolution 2014-2 Board of Review dates Adjourned 7.22 pm Submitted by Deborah Jackson. Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldp.iusch, Supervisor nsAsna Regular Meeting February 11. 2014 Meeting ca’fed io order at 7:00 Prn Pledge and roll call Sovcn board memoirs present, Five guests attended Consumers Energy now meters Escrow of Fire Insurance Proceeds New computer tower for Clerk Approved payment of warrants Motion to adjourn 8.11 pm Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell • Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor SYNOPSIS o RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2014 -7:30 P-M- Regular meeting called to order and Pledge Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Allegiance. _ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Present: Greenfield. Walters. Carr, Bel^o"- • WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Hawthorne. James. Flint POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Approved the Agenda as amended. . THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Adopted Resolution *2014-177. authorizing MILITARY DUTY. Consumers Energy to install a street light. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be Accepted Ordinance #2014-146, Zoning rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In Ord.nance Amendments for l5^ reading, by rolthat event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ vote. ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. dered at sale, plus Interest. Approved the Lreworks permit for Algonquin MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In Lake Fireworks the conditions of a mortgage made by Larry Resolution #2014-178, Approv-ng tho contract Roscoe, an unmarried man. original mortgagor(s), and appointment of a building inspector. to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, Resolution #2014-179, Approving the contract dated April 15. 2013, and recorded on April 15, and appo.ntment of an electrical inspector 2013 in instrument 2013-005112. and assigned by Meeting Adjourned at 8-20p.m. said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company Respectfully submitted, as assignee as documented by an assignment, tn Rob.n Hawthorne, Clerk Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage Attested to by, there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the Jim Carr. Supervisor sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Eightywww rutlandtownship.orq nsesxz Five and 52/100 Dollars (S82.285.52). Under tho power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby g.von that said mortgage will STATE OF MICHIGAN be foreclosed by a sale ot lhe mortgaged premises, PROBATE COURT or some part of lhem. at pubic vendue, at lhe place COUNTY OF BARRY of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1.00 PM, on March 13. 2014 Decedent’s Estate Said premises are situated in City ol Hastings, RLE NO. 14026613-DE Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as. Lot Estate of Terry L. Vt ek. Deceased. Date of birth: 5. Block 24, Eastern Addition to the City of 1/20/1946 Hastings, Barry County. Mictvgan. according to the TO ALL CREDITORS. recorded Plat thereof NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Terry The redemption penod shall be 6 months from L Vliek. d-ed November 23. 2013. lhe date of such sale, unless determ ned aban­ Creditors of the decedent are notified that all doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in claims against the estate will be forever barred which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days unless presented to Mary G Vliek, personal repre­ from the date of such salo. sentative. or to both the probate court at 206 West If tho property Is sold at foreclosure salo under Court Street. #302, Hastings and thejpersonal rep­ Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held resentative within 4 months after the date of publi­ responsible to the person v/ho buys the property at cation of this notice. tho mortgage foreclosure salo or Io the mortgage Date; 2-17-14 holder lor damaging tho property during the Michael D. Holmes P66165 redemption period 211 East Waler Street Ste. 401 Dated; February 13, 2014 Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 For more information, please call: (269) 343-2106 FC J (248) 593-1311 Mary G. Vliek • • •• ; •• . Trott & Trott. P.C. 15551 Bunbury Lane Attorneys For Servicer Hickory Comers, Michigan 49060 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 (269) 998-6454 nusw Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File M36916F01 (02-13)(03-06) 77M5074 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION MILITARY DUTY. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ rescinded by lhe foreclosing mortgagee. In . dered at sale, plus Interest. that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ the conditions of a mortgage mado by Vincent J. dered at sale, plus Interest. Silver and Susan C. Silver, Husband and Wife, orig­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in inal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic the conditions of a mortgage mado by Karol Martin, Registration Systems, Inc, Mortgagee, dated an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s). to March 3. 2006, and recorded on March 15. 2006 in Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., instrument 1161305, and assigned by said Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2009, and record­ Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA. N.A. as ed on December 23, 2009 in instrument assignee as documented by an assignment, in 200912230012303. and assigned by mesne Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage assignments to PennyMac Holdings, Inc as there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the assignee as documented by an assignment, in sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Five Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage Hundred Forty-One and 06/100 Dollars there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the ($115,541.06). sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ Seventy-Six and 01/100 Dollars ($78,876 01). gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage win gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem ses. vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at or some pan of them, at public vendue, at tho place 100 PM. on February 27. 2014. of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, 1:00 PM. on March 20, 2014. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84 of Hastings Heights, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot and alt that portion of a vacated perimeter alley 1 of Block 17 ot Lincoln Park Addition to the City of within said plat immediately adjacent to and East of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 55. Barry.County Records said North 1/2 of Lots 83 and 84, according to the The redemption period shall be 6 months from the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3, Page date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in 41, Barry County records. accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the tho date of such sale, unless delerm.ned aban­ doned in accordance witn MCLA 600.3241a. In date of such sale If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under which case lhe redempt.on period shall be 30 days Chapter 32 of the Revised Jud-cature Act ol 1961, from the dato ol such salo pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under responsible to lhe person who buys the property at Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be he’d holder for damaging the property during the responsible to the person who buys tho property at redemption period. . the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Dated: February 20, 2014 holder for damaging the property during tna For more information, please call: redemption period. FC H (248) 593-1300 Dated. January 30. 2014 Trott & Trott. P C. For more information, please callAttorneys For Servicer FC X (248) 593-1302 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Trott & Trott. P.C FaXgton H.ils, Michigan 48334-5422 Attorneys For Servicer File '433342F01 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 77S&&211 (02-20)(03-13) Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425O24FO2 (01-30)(02-20) �Jeffrey Allen Gordon, 55. Midd^ne. was rentcnsvd Feb. 12 lo60<fays in jal| a|)d iven credit for two days served after pleading guilty m Barry County Circuit Coun to a charge of stalking a minor. Judge Amv McDowell oixlcred Gordon to serve his jail time on an electronic tether. He also was ordered not to have anj contact with the vic­ tim or anyone younger than 17 yeans old or at the home ot lhe victim. He was ordered to pay $1,198 in court costs and fines. Additional charges of criminal sexual conduct in lhe first degree and criminal sexual conduct, second decree, both with a child younger than 13. were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office. John Olivarri Montes. 49. Delton, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to flee­ ing police. He was sentenced Feb. 12 by Judge McDowell to serve four months in jail, with credit given for one day served. He also was ordered to serve four months of proba­ tion. His jail time and probation will be served on an electronic tether. He also must pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of assault and resisting or obstructing police officers were dismissed, as well as one count of operating a motor vehi­ cle without a license on his person. guilty to a probation violation urc to pay child support. McArtht « fenced Feb. 13. McArthur was ".to continue probation J^rtened and • support payments of $375 |>er n court lion, McArthur was to pay $!.-♦ fines and costs. Thomas Elliott Weller. 37. pleaded guilty to failure to pay child support. He was sentenced Feb. 13 to three months in jail and 60 months of probation and v a given credit for 53 days served He ^as ordered to pay $800 per month in child sup­ port and $798 in court fines and costs. Jeffrey Michael Gurd. 39, Kalamazoo, pleaded guilty to probation violation and fail­ ure to pay child support. GurdI was sentenced to 12 months in jail, with credit for 161 days served. Judge McDowell approved work release while in jail if approved by the jail and probation. Gurd also was to continue serving 60 months of probation ordered earlier and pay $26,709 in costs and restitution. Michael George Benedict, 41. of Lake Odessa, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Jan. 9 to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while impaired. He was sen­ tenced Feb. 13 to six months in jail with 36 months of probation. His jail time will be Anthony Joseph McCarty. 23, Nashville, pleaded guilty to operating and maintaining a* served on an electronic tether system. He was methamphetamine lab Jan. 8 in Barry County given credit for one day served in jail. Circuit Court. He was sentenced last week by Benedict also was ordered to attend /\A five Judge McDowell to serve 48 to 240 months in times per week, and must pay $1,398 in court prison and given credit for 77 days served. costs and fines. Additional charges of having The judge said she will not object to boot an open container in a vehicle, operating a camp for McCarty. An additional charge of motor vehicle while his driver s license was third-degree arson was dismissed by the pros­ suspended, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol w ere dis­ ecuting attorney. missed. Kelley J. McArthur. 37. of Muir, pleaded Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I or Sale National Ads 100^ WOOD HF. AT/ no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with a OUT­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central boiler. D-2 Outdoor wood boilers. 616­ 877-4081. TRUCK DRIVER TRAIN­ EES needed now’ at H. O. Wolding. Earn $800 weekly, local CDL training, no expe­ rience needed! 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All eight minors were issued citations for being in possession of alcohol by consumption, and information was forwarded to the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office. Four of the teens were from Caledonia, one from Alto and three from Middleville. Police arrest driver on outstanding warrant Aware of outstanding warrants for a 44ycar-old Hastings resident. Hastings Police arrested the man after they witnessed him driving a vehicle in lhe 100 block of South Broadway Feb. 10 at about 3:51 a.m. After making the stop, police officers informed the man of the warrant for his arrest and asked him about a strong odor of marijuana. The man told officers he had pipe inside his jack­ et that contained marijuana. He was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail on charges of possession of marijuana and for the outstanding warrant. Woman reports fraudulent account activity A 40-ycar-old Hittings woman reported money was fraudui&iy being taken from her checking account. She told police Feb. 6 that she had three charges on hcr bank account that she bad not made. It w’as believed all three charges were made in Illinois Feb. 5. The amount of the three pur­ chases w’as about $350. Driver has heroin but no license During a traffic stop around 2 p.m. Feb. 16, Hastings officers arrested the driver for not having a license and for possession of heroin. The man was transported to the Barry County Jail. Shortly after his arrest, Hastings Police were notified by the tether unit in Lansing that the man was not who he claimed to be. Police then learned the dri­ ver’s true identity and will forward charges to the Barry County- Prosecuting Attorney’s office. The traffic stop took place in the 200 block of East Madison Street. Theft of Yu-Gi-Oh cards lands Three men were arrested Jan. 29 after allegedly trying to steal Yu-Gi-Oh cards from the Hastings Walmart store. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the store at about 5:55 p.m. A store security officer had three suspects in the front office. The employee told police she observed the three men car­ rying the cards in their hands and were try­ ing to leave the building without paying for them. Total value of the cards taken by all three men was about $4~ Officers arrested a 17-year-old Nashville resident, an 18-yearold Nashville man and a 20-year-old ^ing man for shoplift’^-.AH three were taken to the Barry County Jail. Vehicles illegally passing school buses ,A 38-year-oid Mi<WI‘ville won,“n TZ”.’ “j vehicle, illemllv pass>nS a scho01 dus *hile the bus wls sloppy t0 P‘ck up chl1’ t1- n-e incidem ^rted Fd? '“J' a^u> 8:41 bus was stopped on M­ 37 near Golden Line. The woman told sher­ iff s deputies this is not the first lime vehi­ cles have run the bus lights, but the bus docs not havc cameras to record vehicle license plates. The woman was not able to provide a description of lhe vehicles. Minors in possession kill cat Three teens were issued citations for being minors in possession of alcohol after sheriff’s deputies were called to a possible party at a home in the 1800 block of West Quimby Rond, Dowling, around 11:17 p.m. Feb. 15. Deputies discovered a cal had been shot inside the home and the minors had been drinking. The minors told police a stray cal somehow got in the home and they thought something was wrong with it. They said they tried to capture the cat, but could not and then one of the teens shot and killed it. The teens said the cat shooting occurred before they started drinking. Window tint doesn’t conceal driver’s record A sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle on Assyria Road near Maple Grove Road for a window tint violation. During the traffic stop, lhe officer realized the driver had been drinking and arrested lhe 47-year-old Nashville man for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Police also learned the driver’s license had been suspended earlier and that there were four warrants outstand­ ing for his arrest. The incident was reported about 8:44 p.m. Feb. 15. Vehicle lands in snowbank; driver lands in jail A 24-year-old Hastings woman was arrested about 3:15 a.m. Feb. 12 and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxi­ cated. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from a passerby that a vehicle had run off the road and was stuck in the snow on M-79 near Devine Road. The caller said the woman told her not to call the police and that she had swerved to miss a deer. The caller told police she suspected the woman was drunk. The driver was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving while her driving privileges were suspended. Elderly resident falls victim to scam An elderly Hastings woman reported to sheriff’s deputies that she had been contact­ ed by someone who said they could lower interest rates on her credit card. When she agreed to do this, she gave the people her credit card information. The woman was told to write a credit check from her credit card account and then stop paying the credit card account. She was asked to send her credit card statements to a company called LLSOS and that the payments would go to LLSOS. The real credit card company con­ tacted the woman in January telling her they sent her to collections because she had not made payments for several months. She told them of the agreement with LLSOS. but the credit card company said they did not know of the agreement. The woman tried to con­ tact all the phone numbers she had from pre­ vious conversations, but was unable to reach anyone. She had sent nearly $4,000 to the company claiming to be lowering her inter­ est rate on the credit card. Police contacted officials dealing with similar cases and have turned the complaint over to lhe Slate of Florida Consumer Services where officials hope to be able to help get the woman’s money back. Ditched vehicle sends Caledonia driver to jail A 24-year-old Caledonia man was arrest­ ed about 2:56 n.m. Feb. 16 and booked into the Barry County Jail on a charge of operat­ ing a motor vehicle while intoxicated. A sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to M-37 near Finkbeiner Road on a report of a vehi­ cle in lhe ditch. The driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Teen driver arrested for consuming alcohol An )8-year-old M.ddleville arrested for being a person young eriffs with any blood alcohol contcnM goad deputy stopped a vehicle on . j j-^tive near Joy Road, Shelbyville, for dfivcr, plate light. While speaking with h j the officer detected the odor of alcon^ After field sobriety tests, the r arrested for zero tolerance since n under 21 and had consumed n,con®,• 14 incident was reported around 8 p.m- c • Craigslist posting reported as fraud A Hastings woman reported a scam on Craigslist. She told sheriff’s deputies Jan. she has a home for sale on South M-37, bu learned later that it was listed on Craigslist for rent. The ad on Craigslist was fraudulent and was removed alter the company was notified. Teens cited for underage drinking A sheriff’s deputy cited two teens for being minors in possession of alcohol by consumption after an incident shortly after midnight Feb. 9 on Charlton Park Road. The officer was leaving lhe area of the 3000 block of Sager Road after receiving a park­ ing complaint due to a large gathering. The gathering was later found to be a wake for Dominique “DJ” Nolff, a former Thomapple Kellogg High School student who was shot in East Lansing and died Feb. 1. As the offi­ cer was leaving the scene of the wake, he noticed a parked vehicle on Bird Road and was suspicious. The officer discovered the vehicle was registered to man from Waterford. The officer became more suspi­ cious knowing Nolff’s killer was still at large.and that there was the wake going on in his memory. When the officer reportedly began following the vehicle, the driver picked up speed and the officer believed the vehicle was try ing to get away. The driver then pulled into a driveway on Charlton Park Road and turned off its lights. The officer located two men inside the van, and both reportedly admitted to drinking. A 17-yearold Freeport teen and an 18-year-old Waterford teen were cited for being minors in possession of alcohol by consumption. Concert tickets reportedly stolen from home A 33-year-old Freeport woman reported theft of a safe from her home. The incident was reported shortly after 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at the residence on Cherry Street in Freeport. The woman told police there were two con­ cert tickets in the safe valued at $240. The safe was valued at about $50. Attempted scam thwarted by seller A Barry County woman brought what she believed was a fraudulent check to the sher­ iff s department Feb. 11. She told officers she posted a wedding dress, under skirt and corset for sale on Craigslist. An interested buyer contacted hcr. and although the dress was listed for sale for $400, the buyer sent hcr a check for $2,300. The additional funds, the buyer allegedly said, were to also pay for a wedding planner who was to pick up the items. The Barry County woman did not cash the check and instead brought it to sher­ iff’s deputies. The bank the check was writ­ ten from confirmed that the check was flagged in its system as a fraudulent account. The Barry County woman did not fall victim to the possible scam but said she wanted to make the sheriff’s department aware of the situation. Heater reported taken from porch A 56-year-old Delton man reported theft of a healer irum his front porch. The incident was reported about 5:27 p.m. Feb. 14. The heater is a red Salamander 200.000 BTU ateS"b'i‘ekfUell:,nkandisValuedat �4 - P’9e 15 ->n 2°14 Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. February inu riciutiirya ixuihch —■ • ___ , zv. Delton boys snap State News RoundUP Delton Kelloggs Kellopp'k varsity v9m.. boyV basketball team is “back on the horse" according to head coach Steve Miknis. The Panthers improved to 7-10 overall and 5-10 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 47-36 victory over visiting Olivet Tuesday. lhe win snapped a tour-game Panther losing streak. Anthony lloutrow had a great game to lead Delton, putting together 12 points and eight rebounds. Landon Grizzle chipped in 11 points and six steals. ••Transition baskets and rebounding won it tor us.’* Miknis said. Mason Freed had seven points for lhe Governor urges residents to prepare for severe weather Panther sophomore guard Noah Leinaar finds room between iuu. ^Jlve( defenders to get a shot up in the lane during his team’s KVA victory over the visiting Eagles at Delton Kellogg High School Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Landon Grizzle crash­ es through the lane to get a shot up dur­ ing his team’s KVA victory over visiting Olivet Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Eagles. ’l he Panthers will return to action at home Friday against Pcnnfield. It will be Sctiior Night at Delton Kellogg High School. Delton will then close out the regular season with trips to Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday (Feb. 25) and Hackett Catholic Central Thursday (Feb. 27). Galesburg-Augusta lopped lhe visiting Delton boys 51-31 Friday night. The Rams went on a 16-6 run in the open­ ing quarter and led throughout. Miknis was pleased with lhe way his Panthers limited Galesburg-Augusta’s top scoring threats, including Jordan Bom who was held to just two points, but the Ram bench outplayed the Panthers throughout much of the evening. Cogan McCoy led Delton with eight points. Galesburg-Augusta got 13 poinls Dillion Whipple and seven fn)ni Bjn|-e Patterson. Maple Valley knocked off Delton Kellogg 51-36 in Delton Wednesday. Hie Lions jumped out on the Panthers right away, taking a 20-4 lead in the opening quar­ ter. Micah Bromley had IS points, knocking down six three-pointers. He also had seven rebounds and five assists. Maple Valley also got eight points from Luis Martinez-Fernandez and Austin Gonser. McCoy led Delton Kellogg with nine points. Mike Robinson added six points and seven rebounds for the host Panthers. Gov. Rick Snyder Wednesday urged resi­ dents across Michigan to prepare for the pos­ sibility of n variety of severe weather condi­ tions. He also instructed slate agencies to proactively make weather-related information and safety tips available as they continue monitoring the situation. The Ljower Peninsula faces possible flood­ ing since rain, coupled with rising tempera­ tures, during the next 24 hours may result in a rapid thaw of the stale’s record-breaking snowfall. In lhe Upper Peninsula, residents are bracing for a new round of dangerous blizzard conditions. Michigan Department of Transportation road crews arc prepared to help with snow plowing and removal, and are currently working to clear drainage structures on state roads to prevent or mitigate flooding. Staff from the departments of natural resources and environmental quality are also working with lhe U.S. Coast Guard to deal with possible flixxling. “It’s been a challenging winter in the Great Lakes State, and we’re not through with ii yet.” Snyder said. "The possibility of flood­ ing across flower Michigan presents haz­ ardous .situations that demand awareness, caution and preparedness. In lhe U.P., additional snow and an ongoing propane shortage will continue to present challenges.” As temperatures rise. there is increased risk for flooding because of lhe higher-than-normal snow accumulation and extremely cold temperatures Michigan encountered this win­ ter. Water in the existing snowpack contains large amounts of moisture, and thick ice on rivers could potentially cause ice jams and rising levels. Also, as a result of frozen ground, water runoff will not be able to be absorbed, which may lead to the potential flooding of low-lying areas, including roads, basements, and bodies of water. If significant rainfall were to occur during lhe thawing period, there could be greater potential for widespread flooding. People are encouraged to lU(hori*,eS reports and heed advisories. ? )5C.|y continue to monitor the situation CIO- - arc prepared to act. , To learn what to do before. during an emergency or disaster, visit the * v State Police Emergency Managenie Homeland Security website. Michigan.gov/cmhsd. More information on steps ** home owners, and business owners c is available at www.pre|>»agthrcat.‘J.<>rFFor more information on winter *_ visit the MSP website. Michigan.g°v'‘ । conditions. MOOT also offers j1 a( information and tips on winter travel on 1 Michigan.gov/mdot. . Those who may become affected by 11. ing should contact (heir local emergen y management officials and the DEQ Dar Safety Program, 517-284-5567. or after hours. 800-292-4706. New law allows college students to postpone jury duty Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill that allows full-time college students to postpone jury duty until the end of the school year. “Serving on a jury is an important part of our civic responsibility,” Snyder said. “However, for college students, jury duty can be disruptive to their studies. This law gives them the opportunity to focus on their educa­ tion while still giving them lhe opportunity to serve after the school year.” House Bill 4570. sponsored by State Rep. Kevin Cotter, requires the chief judge of a judicial circuil or district to postpone the jury duty of students at Michigan’s public univer­ sities, community colleges and other educa­ tional institutions and vocational schools, if the student proves lhat it would interfere with his or her class schedule. A similar exemption already exists for eligible high school stu­ dents Visit legislalurc.michigan.gov for more information. Lion ladies get their third victory by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions needed to rebound better in the second half than they did in the first half Friday night. They did, and it won them the game in the end. Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team scored its third victory of the season Friday, topping Schoolcraft 31-29 at Schoolcraft High School. "What won us the game was our ability to rebound on the offensive boards.” said Lion head coach Landon Wilkes. The Lions had the ball w ith lhe game tied 29-29 with just over a minute to play. The Lions got one offensive rebound off a missed shot, which turned into a trip to the free throw line for Marissa Pierce. She missed both foul shots, but the Lions got the ball right back with another offensive board. That second offensive rebound led to a trip to lhe free throw line for Emily Mattocks, who sank both her foul shots to put the Lions up two. “They got a run al it al the other end, missed, and we got the rebound and basically dribbled out of the pack,” said Wilkes. Mattocks. Pierce and McKayla Lamance all finished with four points for the Lions. Olivia Ricketts chipped in six points. Emma McGlocklin led the Lions with nine points, knocking down three three-pointers in the third quarter. . Those threes were big alter the Lions fell behind 15-7 in the first half. Maple Valley turned up its defensive inten­ sity with its press and started rebounding the basketball better on both ends of the floor to outscore lhe host Eagles 16-6 in the third quarter The Lions led 23-21 heading into lhe fourth quarter. “You talk about a great team win for us, 1 couldn't be more proud of these kids. Could not be more proud,” said Wilkes. Il is a busy end to the season for a lol of teams as they try and squeeze in make-up games before the stale tournament, which begins Monday. The game with Schoolcraft as the third game of the week for Maple Valley, and lhe Lions will play three games again this week - they were slated to be at home against Galesburg-Augusta last night and at Olivet Friday. The Lions fell 41-34 at Hackett Catholic Central Tuesday 41-34. The Lions led 7-3 after one quarter, but the Irish went 011 a 15-7 run in lhe second quarter by playing solid defense and attacking the basket. Danielle Reits led Hackett with 16 points and Jackie Emery had 13. Maple Valley got six points from Mattocks and four apiece from Kyle, McGlocklin. Ricketts and Payton Schrader. The Lions are now 3-15 overall this season and 3-13 in lhe KVA. Maple Valley heads to Springport for its Class C District Tournament next week, and will face Potterville in the opening round Monday at 7 p.m. The winner of that game will meet Dansville in the district semifinals Wednesday at 6 p.m. GET A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE ON SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT From community developments to a look at rising stars GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. on the local business, dining, sports and entertainment scenes, The Hastings Banner has it all! Not a subscriber? Subscribe now!!! ANNER 269-945-9554 • hastingsbanner.com �PWW--n>^vFebau^2o.«M_nwH!ls,ngsBannw ___ - ■ ■ ■ ■ g ff Bulldogs earn trip to Battle Creek by beating HHS The Saxons’ Jacob Dunn (left) fights off a shot by Byron Center’s Joshua Lee during the second period of their 189-pound bout Wednesday evening at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Bulldog lightweights got the job done. Byron Center’s varsity wrestling team topped host Hastings 49-26 in the Division 2 Regional Final al Hastings High School Wednesday, to eam a spot in this weekend’s State Finals in Battle Creek. Hastings led the regional final with the Bulldogs 22-19 after senior Nate Pewoski’s pin of Collin Stein I minute and 39 seconds into the 285-pound match. Like they had most of the year though, the Saxons forfeited the 103-pound match, put­ ting the Bulldogs up 25-22. Byron Center led the rest of the night, scoring pins in the next three weight classes. “Wc had some nice stuff happen.” said Hastings head coach Mike Goggins. "They’re just better than we arc. They have more depth. Wc knew we were running out of horses at the end down nt 119 and 125. and we tried to shuffle around a little bit. but I just didn’t have enough. "That’s a good team.” Byron Center ‘•cored a solid victory in the two team’s meeting during the regular season as well. The Bulldogs came into the evening really gearing up for their district semifinal match, against Eaton Rapids, which they won 38-25. Hastings won its regional semifinal 69-12 over Zeeland West. “We wrestled a very good, very well- Hastings 160-pounder William McKeever tries to work his way off the bottom during the third period of his regional final match against Byron Center’s Eriq Gonzalez Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) coached Eaton Rapids team first,” said Byron Center head coach Tom Barker. "We wrestled Hastings earlier in the year, so wc knew it we got by Eaton Rapids that we would be pretty much on our side because of what happened before. But. we still had to wrestle both matches. I thought Eaton Rapids really brought it to us. They tested us right away, then Hastings came out and they wrestled well.” Hastings got off to a good start in the dual with the Buldogs. Jeremiah Shaffer defeated the Bulldogs’ Gianni Baez 15-4 in the first bout of the night, at 140 pounds, to give Hastings a 4-0 lead. ’Hie Saxons then added pins by Jason Slaughter at 152 pounds and Patrick Murphy at 171. as well as Pewoski’s pin. Zach Wilcox scored his team’s final points though in the final bout of lhe night, recording a 14-1 major decision against Collin Busing at 135 pounds. "My guys pulled it together and I'm very proud of them.” Barker said. Billy Smith (135 pounds). Shaffer (140). Chase Reaser (145), Devin Plank (152), Slaughter (160), Tyler Youngs <189). Kip Beck (119). Justice Lamance (125) and Wilcox (130) scored pins in the win over Zeeland West for the Saxons. Pewoski (285) and Jon Cook (112) won by forfeit, and Hastings also had Murphy score a 9-8 victory over Riley Brinks at 171 pounds. Goggins was happy to get some young Sailors clinch OK Gold title with win over Hastings girls Byron Center’s Nolan Waddell finishes off an escape during the second period of his 145-pound with Hastings' Chase Reeser Wednesday during the Division 2 Regional Final hosted by the Saxons. (Photo by Brett Bremer) guys into the line-up in the victory over the Dux. Bennett earns another trip to Palace Lakewood junior Jordon Bennett has his eyes on a state championship. Bennett scored a regional championship and upped his record to 44-1 this season by taking the 140-pound title at Saturday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by the Vikings. Bennett will be the only area wrestler com­ peting at lhe Feb. 27-March I Individual State Finals in Division 3. His teammates John Jackson and Garrett Phelps each fell in the blood round (consolation finals) Saturday, as did Maple Valley’s Zackary Rosenberger and Delton Kellogg’s Jake Reed and Brogan Smith. Bennett, now a three-lime state qualifier, was a state runner-up a year ago. Bennett took his regional title Saturday by topping Shelby’s Dylan Unger 8-1 in the championship final. Bennett started his day by scoring a 16-0 victory over Dowagiac’s Aubrey Huston, then pinned Orchard View’s Frederick Waller 4 minutes 23 seconds into their championship semifinal match. Phelps, Jackson and Rosenberger were each one victory away from a state finals spot twice, thanks to opening round wins. Phelps topped Parchment’s Wade Pohnatecr 9-0 in the opening round at 171 pounds. Rosenberger bested Allegan’s Jonah Pfau 5-3 to start the day al 215 pounds. Jackson started things off with a pin of Berrien Springs’ Garrett Cleveland at 103 pounds. All three were then downed in their cham­ pionship semifinal and consolation semifinal matches. Smith at 135 pounds and Reed at 152 each won one match in consolation before falling in lhe blood round. Delton Kellogg also had Cam Hudson competing, at 145 pounds, but he fell in each of his first two matches. BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizens Butterfingers 60.5-35.5; Ward’s Friends 60.5-35.5; Rosie’s 58.5-37.5: Sun Risers 55.5­ 40 5- Has Beens 55-41; Pin Seekers 54-42; Barly Risers 50-46; M&M’s 47,5-44.5*; King pins 46.5-49.5; Just Having Fun 4-254; Jan’s Team 33-59*. » Games to be made up. Women’s Good Games and Series • N. Bonifay 158; R. Murphy 169 454; G. Scobey GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Bastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for ^ore information. 182-465; E. Dunham 176; M. Kingsley 131­ 319; N. Frost 156-459. Men’s Good Games and Scries - L. Dunn 173-476; R. Walker 189; R. Han 148-382: D. Kiersty 200-521; K. Schantz 182-483: G. Bennett 182-483; R. Casarez 194-516; W. Talsma 201; L. Brandt 187: W. Mallckoote 192. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 62-22*; Brush Works Painting 51-37; Eye & ENT 45-35; Delton Suds 44­ 44*; Boniface Construction 40-44*. * Games to be made up. Good Games and Series Women - F. Ulrich 174-464; P. Freeman 152; N. Boniface 166; B. Smith 170-483; L. Elliston 192-543. Good Games and Series Men - H. Bowman 220; B. Terry 219-565; F. Vinine 192-543. 8 Monday Mixercttcs Nashville Chiropractic 60-24*; Kent Oil 56­ 32; Dean’s Dolls 47.5-36.5*; Dewey’s Auto Body 45.5-42.5; Creekside Growers 45-43, * Games to be made up. Good Games and Scries - J. Alflcn 191; C Hurless 179; B. Anders 147; S. Nash 159. ’ ’ Tuesday Night Mixed J-Bar 54; Carl’s Soft Water 46.5; Boyce Milk Haulers 42; Hurlcss Machine Shop 45.1. High Ganic - R Furlong 243: P. Scobey 230; D. Cherry 211; D. Blakely 205; G. Hausc 194; B. Smith 178; Sis 172; M. Yost 167; B. Ramey 156; Auntie Em »54; B Burd ,4L High Series -R. Furlong 612. „ Sunday Night Mixed Lomebacks 67; H»PP> 1 lookers 49; Bowling Shoes 44* 1/2; The Wild Bunch 42 IncredibowMl 1/2; Orcoz 39 1/2; So serious 34. '’“men’s (;<>CHi Games and Scries - K. Becker 214-548- S. VanDenBurg 191-536; K. Bcnther 170-48*7-i. Shephard 128-339; N. Shaw 163. ’ ’ „ .Men’s G00d G nieS and Series - J. Craven 210-578; E. Stora 194-526; A. Kinney 170­ B. Kelley 171-481: A- Stoar 168-170; B. Heath 163-454-1 Carbon 145-374; C. Gulch 2^4; R. Craven 196; B- Bick 186. lYiesdai’ ITios , C&N Girls si s W5; Team I 52-40; Look 10-K.-i il)n 3 46-46; Sue s lean; 4144. Broadway |Jp , . Team Turkey 38-54; 1c»n> 10 19 n, ' 1 Justin W -5(’; Mlke ~W;Tan Am ? S(rl‘-' - J"'"” W'7O5: S"irlcc V'541, Apnl K- 508. Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team will and four from Taylor Hawthorne. ’ .start the 2014 postseason against Portland in The Sailors look to finish off an undefeat­ the Class B District Semifinals at Wayland ed regular season Friday at Thomapplc Union High School Wednesday, at 6 p.m. Kellogg. Ionia and Lakewood meet in the district’s South Christian was the only team in the only opening round contest Monday, with the league to knock off Grand Rapids Catholic winner of that game advancing to face Central this winter, scoring a pair of wins Wayland in the second district semifinal of over the Cougars. ’w the night Wednesday. Catholic Central topped lhe Saxon girls in Hie Saxons will also be at Wayland for Hastings Friday, 63-27. their OK Gold Conference finale Friday. The Cougars got in front early, outsconng Hastings fell to the two top teams in the the Saxons 27-13 in the first half. Catholic conference in the.Jast week. Central extended its lead late with a 79-2.^ . ~ ' -r 1 ; South Christiiirt improv edJtf 9-0 in the con- •fourth quarter ran. -Catholic Central got 15 points each fronT'l ferencc and 19-0 overall by topping the Saxons 55-30 in Grand Rapids Tuesday. Brianna Spica and Alyzia Dilworth and. X&, Taryn Sack was the lone Sailor in double­ from Kyra Bussell. Dailey had 19 points for-Hastings. The figures. finishing with ten points. Sydney Deyoung had nine points and Markayla Saxons also got six poinls from Sarah Sixberry and five from Grace Meade. Vander added eight. Hastings got 17 points from Maddie Dailey Hastings boys get first Gold victory, top Catholic Central Hastings scored its first OK Gold Conference victory of the season Friday, knocking off visiting Grand Rapids Catholic Central 68-55. The Saxons got off to a good start, outscor­ ing the Cougars 16-7 in the opening quarter, then led throughout the evening. Hastings’ Alex McMahon had 23 points, and went 17-of-19 at the free throw line. He also had a team-high nine rebounds. Cole Harden had 11 points and two steals for the Saxons. Austin Bronson added seven points and lan Beck and Drew White had six points each. Catholic Central got II points from Nick Marosi and 14 from Michael Brown. Hastings is now 1-7 in lhe OK Gold Conference this season and 4-12 overall. The Saxons were scheduled to meet Catholic Central in a make-up game yesterday in Grand Rapids. The Saxons close out the league seasort at Wayland Friday. The conference champions from South Christian improved to 8-1 in the OK Gold and 16-1 overall with a 74-27 win over the visit­ ing Saxons Tuesday. The Saxons fell behind 44-2 in lhe first half. Hastings was sparked a bit in lhe second half when Malt Johnson, Carson Williams, Bo Morgan and Zach McMahon knocked down four consecutive three-pointers for their team. Bronson led the Saxons with six points in the game and Harden and Johnson finished with five points apiece. South Christian got 14 points from Zak Hulst and 12 apiece from Jon Wassink and Nate Kalmink. Trojan girls respond after slow start at Ottawa Hills Thomapplc Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basket­ ball leam is guaranteed of finishing the sea­ son with a winning record after topping Ottawa Hills 52-38 in Grand Rapids Tuesday. The Trojans improved to 5-4 in the OK Gold Conference mid 11-7 overall with the victory. TK will close out the regular season al home against OK Gold champion South Christian Friday. East Kentwood will host Thornapple Kellogg’s girls Monday for the opening round of their Class A District Tournament, with the winner advancing to face either Grand Rapids Christian or East Grand Rapids at East Grand Rapids High School in the district semifinals Wednesday. The Trojans rallied after a slow start Tuesday, outscoring lhe Bengals 20-2 in the second quarter to lead 32-16 at the half. Sydney Krol led the Trojan offense with 12 points and Victoria Fuller added 11. TK also got nine points from Kaylin Johnson, .seven from Erin Scheidcl and six apiece from Kelli Graham and Brandi Weslow. Quaonna Draper had 11 points to lead the Bengals while Taylor Jones added ten. Thomapplc Kellogg pulled off the upset of lhe OK Gold Conference season when it topped Wayland in the team’s first match-up in Middleville. The Wildcats got their revenge Friday in Wayland, topping the Trojans 58-32.W Wayland raced out to a 17-8 lead in the opening quarter. Then outscored the Trojans h iB OUI °f lhe lockcr nH)in to s,a,t lbc s^ond Kenna Toman and points apiece to lead Culler and Morgan points each. v5,ra!'a,n1 ,led Caroline Miller had 15 the Wildcats, while Ali Winger added seven wi,h ocnetdcl chipped in eight. 16 points and �' 4 - P3ge Tbs Hastings Banner - Thursday, February 20. 201 TK and by Brett Bremer Spon\ Etliror I here wav no nin <lown of) all |X scores Saturday at lhe Division < DioT, Tournament hosted by Gull Uke Hok. k The announcer jumped right in with the fourth-place point total for the day letiinr everyone know that the host Blue IX-vikhn.l earned the final regional qualifying spot fn,m the district wuh their score of 724 . St. Joseph (766.62) and Thorn-., i Kellogg (760.48) were clearly the top two teams Saturday, and the Hastings g,r|s ^ahetr anxrously to find if they’d finish^ in thmi place. T^J djdn’t. T»tat went to Plainwell with its score of 731.72. Hastings varsity competitive checi team was fifth with a score of 718.46. The top two teams in the OK Gold Conference, Thomapplc Kellocq anC and Hastings, both left the district tournament dis­ appointed in the results but not their perform­ ances. Hie Trojans were hoping for a district championship and the Saxons were hoping ■ miss goals at lor a 'pot in this Saturday's regional (ouma nx-nt in Middleville along with the Trojans. Hastings was in fifth pl.xy. a little less than nine points behind lhe Blue Devils heading into round three, and put together a very gtxxl round three routine which earned the Saxons a score of 302.7. That would turn out to be the fourth best round three score of lhe day. but was just 2.9 points better than the Blue Devils. “It was xety stressful,’’ said Saxon head coach Amy Hubbell "I knew it would be close. My girls did a great job. WE had one stunt come down (in round three), but still thex worked so hard they did everything the) had to do. They did everything they could do today. Iliey did a great job. I’m so proud of them.” “They killed it. You could tell how much they wanted it.” The Saxons also scored a 215.0 in round one and a 200.76 in round two. Thomapplc Kellogg tallied a 225.6 in round one. 221.18 in round tow and 313.7 in round three. The ’Trojans’ round two score was their best of the season. A pair of Saxon stunt groups perform in unison during their team’s round three per­ formance at the Division 2 District hosted by Gull Lake Saturday morning. (Photo by A Trojan flyer is held high above the mat during Thornapple Kellogg’s round three performance Saturday at Gull Lake High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Brett Bremer) Hastings senior Michelle Howlett shouts to the crowd as the Saxons perform during round two Saturday at the Division 2 District Tournament at Gull Lake High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) St. Joseph had the day’s top score in each round, a 228.2 n round one. 221.42 in round two and 317.0 in round three. •‘On any given day. it could Ixr anybody (finishing first)," TK head coach Abby Kanitz said of the difference between hcr team and St. Joseph. "It’s good. We have things to work on before regionals. They re excited. She stopped herself there. “No, they’re not. They will be. They’re all quite disappointed. They w ill be excited." The top four teams at Saturday’s regional tournament qualify for the Division 2 Stale Finals, which w ill be at the Della Plex in Grand Rapids March 1. The Trojans are hop­ ing' to’Blake their thOU .\^pcaraiice*Tii the ’ finals in the past three seasons. Mattawan was fifth Saturday with a score of 693.38. followed by Stevensville 679.34. Lakeshore 691.52, Hamilton Wayland 667.70, Sturgis 632.94, Harper Creek 616.94, Harper Creek 616.94, Edwardsburg 587.02 and Three Rivers 572.60. Delton Kellogg girls tough regular season at home Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team will close out the 2013-14 regular sea­ son with back-to-back home games. The Panthers host Kalamazoo Christian in a make-up of a make-up game tonight (Feb. 20) and will be back in action at home on sen­ ior night Friday against Pennfield. The Delton Kellogg girls are currently 5-13 overall this season and 5-11 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Olivet’s girls improved to 17-0 in the league and 18-1 overall with a 61-18 win over the visiting Panthers Tuesday. Galesburg Augusta topped the visiting Panthers 53-30 Friday. “It was just a really slow start.” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. We just did­ n’t have the energy that we needed to get out of the gate.” The Rams went up 12-4 in the opening quarter. Kristen Mohn led Delton Kellogg with 17 poinls and eight rebounds. Sarah Rendon added seven points for Delton Kellogg and Hastings and TK will each send three to State Finals Hastings and Thomapplc Kellogg are each sending a trio of wrestlers to the Division 2 Individual -Stale Finals which will be held at Jhe Palace of Auburn Hills Feb. 27-Murch I. Tlie group includes a pair of former state medalists, Saxon 152-pounder Jason Slaughter and Trojan 119-pounder Chris Poland . . Slaughter was one of two regional runners­ UP for the Saxons, scoring pins against Grand R ipidv Christian's .Malt Baas and Eaton Rapids' Caleb Norris to reach lhe finals. Hamilton's Trenton . Holyfield lopped Slaughter for the regional title. 7-1. Nate Pewoski also had a runner-up finish ihe Saxons. His path to the 2K5-pound r I was a bit tougher than Slaughter’s, n'‘ nski scored a 31 decision against . tr< Ixsran Wilcox tn ihe opening round, ^tested Hamilton's Corey Hassevoort 5 4 then be'1 semifinal match in ov<r5.‘'?-hris Hendricks pinned Pewoski 3 Pnnt[»rt S ds into the championship minutes ;um v match. • Hastings other o",er state qualifier. Zach Wilcox, finished off he day with a third-place finish at 119 pounds. He topped Coopersville's Dale l.’mlor 7-4 in the conso­ lation final. Kyle Kraus had Thomapplc Kellogg’s best finish, placing second at 171 pounds. Kraus topped Sparta’s Kevin Krum 12-0 and then Byron Center’s Joshua Lee 12-7 to reach the chanipionship final, where he was pinned by I x>weli s Max Dean. } Poland was third al 119 pounds and team­ male Austin Beardsley was fourth at 140 Poland was edged by Hamilton's l_oean Welcber 7-5 in their championship semifinal match, then bounced back with pins against Laton Rapids Austin Eldred and l orest Hi |' Northern s Garrett Ruppal. Beardsley was in close matches all div winning his opening bout 4 0 over ReethvPufter s C onnor McKinnnon. He fell 5 a • Sparta's Joel Reese in the 140-pound semifi mils. In consolation matches, Beardsley beat -Spana’s Kyle Ma) 8-6 and then fell 5.4 jn t|K. consolation final to McKinnon. Morgan Champion had four. Delton Kellogg’s girls committed 23 fouls in lhe loss, sending the Rams to the line for 25 free throws. “We haven’t had the success they hoped,” said coach Mohn “Now is the time to be the true competitor and get after it and Finish this thing out like we should.” 'Die Lions’ hist win came Wednesday, 36­ 31 against visiting Maple Valley. Delton Kellogg got 18 points from Kristen Mohn and eight from Rendon in the victory’. Champion also had four poinls and at least eight rebounds. “She’s starling to come into hcr own a lit­ tle bit and playing a little stronger. I’m real proud of her progress," coach Mohn said of Champion. Olivia Ricketts led Maple Valley with 13 poinls and Jacey Wood chipped in eight. “We had our opportunities and didn’t fin­ ish.” Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes said. Delton Kellogg opens state tournament play Monday, facing Harper Creek in the first of two opening round matches in the Class B District Tournament hosied by Parehment. The winner of that game advances to face Pennfield in the district semifinals Wednesday al 6 p.m. Parchment and Marshall meet in the dis­ trict’s other opening round game Monday, with Comstock awaiting that winner in the district semifinals, Call 269-945-9554 lor Hastings Banner classified ails Three local divers earn top two finishes at Spartan Invite The Hastings Community Diving Club had three girls earn medals al the Spartan Invitational in East Lansing Feb. 9. Alayna Vazquez, Abigail Larabee and Anna Bassett call themselves “the dark horses”, but are affectionately known by coach Todd Bates (left) as the three musketeers. Vazquez and Bassett each won their divi­ sions while Larabee was a runner-up. “I could not ask for three divers more determinpd and dedicated to the sport of diving. Despite snow days and cancellations these Wris showed up to prepare for this meet. They were chomping at the bit all week and h showed in their performances," Bates said. “They are a joy to coach." 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We gushed and pushed. The girls her girls. I probably coac rcSSUre of ' Portland, and the last of the four regional did w hat I expected them to do hxiay. Wc just lhat this year. Because of that P qualifying spots from Saturday’s Division 3 need to go out next week and do it even bet­ ting to ihe finals.” varsity volley* District Tournament when round three began ter. and then maybe we’ll beat them and get to Rowland led the Lakewc charnpion5^’P at Otsego High Schoolthe state finals again.” ball team to its first ever sta <­ The Raiders were able to hold onto the Lakewood made its first trip to the state in 2012. Vertin fourth spot, and Coloma and Allegan jumped finals a year ago, and have that as a goal once "I’ve seen Kellie do jha ♦ ‘ QUt of the the Panthers in the final standings after an again. 1 hat has created extra pressure, but has “I’ve seen Kellie send her U-< c’ght-point deduction against the Panthers. gym and maybe that’s where she also been a good motivator. Otsego scored a 729.33 to win the district Martin said she has been tougher on her Again, that’s why she w ins and title on its home mats, edging runner-up girls this year, more likely to single individu­ does." < 002.9 >n Lakewood which finished with a score of als out for mistakes than in previous years and • Delton Kellogg had scores o .*252.4 ’n 724.36. Paw Paw was third with a total of not unwilling to just stop practice and .send round one, 178.62 in round two an 722.76 points and Portland was fourth with a girls out into the halls to run. round three. . final Berrien "In year’s past it was just, ‘we’ve gotta win scone of 665.24. nen Springs bpnngs placed piaceu eight in • o„f All four teams will be a part of Saturday leagues, gotta win leagues.’ We’ve won leam stlandings „ behind Delton, with a * - ,followed. L sburg evening’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at leagues. We’ve won leagues five years in a 614.40, by. tr:^ Vicksburg lock 580-3 • Rockford High School, where lhe top four row," Martin said. "You get to the state finals Dowagiac 600.90, Comsl— t 533.10. teams will qualify for the Division 3 State last year and now’ your expectations are hard­ Pennfield 572.20. South Haven Buchanan 530.80 and Hopkins 498. 10. Finals. er. I probably coached a little more like Kellie Coloma was fifth with a score of 648.90. followed by Allegan 639.70 and Delton Kellogg 635.92 at the top of the 15-team standings. Lakewood was behind Otsego in all three rounds, and had the number three score in round two behind Paw Paw. “The girls I thought had probably their best three rounds of the season today.” said Lakewood head coach Kim Martin. ‘‘Still got . some stuff to clean up though. Obviously our round two is not where it needs to be. Heck. 1 might as well pul my back tucks back out because Paw Paw can outscore me and only have two land and J can definitely land six of them. I might as well put them back out there." Lakewood scored a 200.96 in the second round, behind Otsego’s 203.53 and Paw Paw’s 203.06. The Vikings also scored a 218.5 in round one and 304.9 in round three. Otsego scored a 220.2 in round one, 203.53 ■ '■— Riley Smith (front) and Emmalea Wooden perform the splits as a part of Delton Kellogg’s round two performance at Saturday’s Division 3 District Tournament hosted by Otsego High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood's Sam Morrison lets out a yell at the end of the Vikings’ round two per­ formance Saturday at the Division 3 District Tournament hosted by Otsego. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Corunna girls top Lakewood for a second time this year Lion cheer puts up its best scores at Division 4 district Maple Valley had its highest scores of the season. The Lions added back walk-overs to their round two routine. They performed well, and that put the Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team in the middle of the pack at Saturday’s Division 4 District Tournament hosted by Webberville. The top four teams from the district tour­ nament advanced to this Saturday’s regional round of the state tournament. The Lions were sixth in the 11 team district. Merrill took the day’s title with a score of 748.20, with Pewamo-Westphalia second at 720.50. The final two regional spots went to St. Louis with its 691.60 and Montrose with its score of 672.42. Ithaca was fifth with a total score of 642.04, followed by Maple Valley 634.98, Webberville 596.10. Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central 586.50. Vassar 579.12, Springport 566 72 and St. Charles 534.16. The Lion team scored a 197.8 in round one, 170.18 in round two and a 267.0 in round three. ’flic Lions had the sixth best score in each round, besting Ithaca in round two, but fin­ ishing just behind Webberville. Merrill had the top score in each round, starting with a 227.5 in round one. Merrill added a 216.50 in round two and 304.2 in round two. A Delton Kellogg stunt group gets ready for a lift during round three Saturday at Otsego High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Corunna ran out to a 14-5 lead in lhe open­ ing quarter and never looked back against lhe visiting Vikings Friday. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 0-9 in the Capital /\rea Activities Conference White Division and 1-16 overall w ith a 46-22 loss to lhe Cavaliers. "We can make all the excuses we want, but we didn’t come to play. We didn’t execute on defense,” said Ijikewood head coach Denny Frost. "If you don’t get out on shooters, or you leave good players open, they make you pay. Hopefully, it is just lhe long ride and no school because we don’t have a lot of time to feel sorry for ourselves.” Hie Vikings close the regular season with a now ■ New name, expanded services, extended hours! non-conference contest at Greenville Monday and the last league game of the year Friday at home against Stockbridge. Payton Birchmeier had 19 points, 12 rebounds and nine blocked shots to pace the Cavaliers. Corunna also got nine points from Maddie Turner and seven from Lauren Reuss. Taylor VantLand led Lakewood with seven points. Marie Hendrickson chipped in six points and five rebounds for Lakewood, while Jessyca Stoepker. Emily Barker and Millie Potter had five poinls each. Frost said Stoepker played one of her bet­ ter games of lhe season, and that Hendrickson and Potter competed well in lhe paint despite being outsized. The Vikings will close out lhe regular sea­ son at home against Stockbridge Friday. Lake wood will then head to Wayland Monday for its Class B District opener, taking on Ionia at 7 p.m. in the tournament’s only opening round game. The winner of Monday night’s contest will meet the host Wildcats in the district semifinals Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Hastings and Portland meet in the first semi­ final Wednesday evening, al 6. Corunna scores its second victory over Lakewood boys Cherry Street Health Services will begin operating the former Health Connections clinic on February 3, 2014 Lakewood had eight fewer turnovers on Friday night than it had in its first meeting with the Cavaliers. Thc Vikings outrebounded Corunna, 37- Located in the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Offering Family Practice and Counseling Services It still wasn’t enough. 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No. 9 LOT"C 003 ___ B ANNER Thursday, FebwagjA 2014 ' _ PRICE 750^ Dog census put on leash after county board barks by Doug VanderLuan Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Saturday The theme for this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Bout for Kids’ Sake fundrais­ er, Saturday, March 1, at Hastings BowJ, is “board games,” and teams arc encour­ aged to get creative and don board-gamethemed duds and compete in the team costume contest as they enjoy two hours of bowling, plus plenty of games, prizes and give-aways while warming their hearts knowing they are also helping chil­ dren in Barry County. To participate in Bowl tor Kids’ Sake, all one needs to do is form a five-person team, register online at www,bbbsmi.org/bany'. have each team member collect at least $60 in donations, then go to the March I, event and enjoy a two-hour bowling party. Virtual bowlers can register online and take advantage of electronic fundraising options available to all registrants, such as pre-written and customizable emails and social media posts. Barry County Bowl For Kids’ Sake Ofgani/ers said rhe 5. V) time slot is full, but space; ure Mill available at It) a.m.. 12:31). and 3 p.m. For more information or to sign up. call Haines, 269-948-2044. Historical society to meet Tuesday The Barry* County Historical Society will meet Tuesday, March 4. at 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Ixxlge. 102 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. The group has several projects under consideration. Anyone interested in find­ ing and preserving Barry County history' is welcome to attend the meeting. For more information, call Diane Hawkins at the Hastings Public Library, 269-945-4263. HHS alumni seek nominations The Hastings High School Alumni Association is seeking nominees for its 2014 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. The award is presented each year at the association’s annual banquet to be held June 7 this year in the high school cafete­ ria. Nominations should be submitted to David Logan, alumni association presi­ dent by April 20. Call 269-945-9782 for more information. Each year, the alumni association hon­ ors the 50th anniversary class (this year the class of 1964) and recognizes those classes celebrating a milestone anniver­ sary (this year, all classes that graduated in years ending in 4 or 9). The alumni association is seeking representatives from these classes to meet with its board of directors to help with banquet plan­ ning. Class representatives, or others who know how* to contact etas representa­ tives. are asked to call Ixigan. Summerfest sign­ up, schedule online While the snowbanks arc high and ternlures low- •Su,”,wrfl'1 '* l,,,|y as Hr away a* 'lie l,.IU’,ne! a“’C"Ibsliiics Summcrlcst s new website, ., .inpMjMnmerfcM.com, includes WW^ .non" tor “P? ‘ anizuliuns. and sporting events. dCaPPl^"0"'taK "lk<1 °"""C ?. (hr electionic signatures. allow lor includes all of the three day weekend mime Auj3j"‘l,,,,i,,!; ,I,C lainnient Editor Who let the dogs out? Apparently, it was the Barry County Board of Commissioners which, because of a tie vote that caused it to fail, did not approve a resolu­ tion Tuesday for a countywide dog census. lire idea had been proposed by Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman at the comminee-of-the-whole meeting last week when the board voted 5-1 to forward it to Tuesday’s formal board meeting for approval. Commissioner Ben Geiger had cast last week’s lone negative vote. “We’ve lost $20,000 over the last four years in dog license revenue,” Newman told commissioners Tuesday, pointing out that it has been at least that long since a county wide dog census has been taken. She also gave three reasons supporting the need for a count. “Number one, it [dog licensing] is the law.” said Newman. “Number two, it’s a public­ health issue, and, number three, it’s a revenue issue. It’s the law, it’s not being enforced, and that’s the reason for the census.” Under her plan, animal shelter representa­ tives — to be paid from increased dog licens­ ing fees from owners identified by the census — would visit every home in the county to confirm that all dogs carry a valid license. Failure to comply would result in a $25 viola­ tion and a 10-day period in which each unli­ censed dog must obtain proof of a rabies .shot and a dog license. Dog ners not complying within the 10-day pen«« u°uk! be issued a $10 fine per dog. The numbers must have sounded better last week to commissioner* who raised questions from three different perspectives. “I was all for it last week, but l’m not sure this week." said Commissioner Jjm Dull. "How we hire [personnel for the census! and what their situation is needs to be looked at. We need to work out some bugs. ■ “Last week, we were told that a census was way overdue because there hadn t been one in 12 years. Now, I understand there was one in 2007. I’d like to see documentation on how die last one was done.' It was precisely how that last one was done that formed the basis for Geiger’s objection. Wheeling up a prop of eight reams of paper on a four-wheeled cart. Geiger drew an anal­ ogy between traditional bookkeeping and the reputation the county is attempting to build as a world-class information technology leader. “Using the old dog census method, this is the stack of paper it will take to complete another one. and we’ll be typing a lot," sug­ gested Geiger, who advocated for the use of software and more efficient data entry meth­ ods. “This is not the Eisenhower Era ... If we approve this, we’re going for paper, pen or pencil, and accordion files. I’m saying we’ve defined our vision as a world-class informa­ tion sy stem county arid this is a great oppor­ tunity to prove just that." After Commissioner Jon Smelker ques­ tioned the level of money and time needed to implement Geiger’s proposal, board Chair Joyce Snow suggested that, perhaps, the dog census could begin using traditional methods and then transfer to the software system sug­ gested by Geiger as it arrived online. Newman suggested the census would require a four-month time investment that could begin, perhaps, with nicer weather expected in June and could allow for time in developing a software package for data col­ lection. Newman did express her reluctance to invest funds in the software implementa­ tion before the census and revenue collection begins. “I don’t think 1 want to spend $2,000 on software before we’ve even started." said Newman, who was backfilling following remarks from Trustee Craig Stolsonburg regarding how possible dog census revenue would be allocated in light of the animal shel­ ter’s constricted annual budget, which is near depletion with months still to go in the current fiscal year. “My only concern is that, with the organi­ zation budget the way it is. that this isn't a way to bail it out with a bunch of extra rev­ enue.” said Stolsonburg. “Any extra revenue is supposed to go to the general fund." To Newman’s reply that she’s had no money in her department for medical care and other essentials, prompting her “to come up w'ith alternate methods.” Stolsonburg added that "1 just want you to be careful and mind­ ful.” Despite his expressed concerns. Stolsonburg placed an approval vote for the dog census proposal, along with Snow and Commissioner Howard "Hoot” Gibson. Geiger, Dull, and Smelker created the tic and the inability for action to be Liken without majority. “I’d suggest you come back with more information." said Snow in attempting to pro­ vide some encouragement to Newman, a remark quickly followed by Stolsonburg who added, “and with another commissioner pres ent." Stolsonburg was referring to the absence of Commissioner Jim DeYoung who’s missed five of 2014’s eight board meetings while on an extended Florida vacation. Because he voted in favor at last week's meeting of send­ ing the dog census resolution to the official board meeting for formal approval, DeYoung's positive vote Tuesday could have broken the impasse. It wasn't just the latest inability to move county business forward that had Eldcn Shellenbarger taking the board to task for DeYoung’s absences during Tuesday's final public comment session. See DOG CENSUS, page 6 Lakewood school board gets superintendent’s reped an Curtis by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer A report requested of Superintendent Mike O’Mara by the Lakewood Public Schools Board of Education appears to absolve the district and its administrators of any responsi­ bility in the Chad Curtis matter involving the sexual assault of several female students dur­ ing the 2011-12 school year. Responding to four questions framed by the board. O’Mara presented the 15-page report at the board’s Feb. 24 workshop meet­ ing. There was no discussion. Board members were asked to read the report in preparation for discussion at the March 10 regular school board meeting. Board member Brian Potter, who at the Oct. 28, 2013, board workshop said, “We failed those girls. We need to fix that," spoke up during board comments, asking if the board would have an action item on the next meeting agenda to accept or not accept the report. "It’s our duty as the chosen ones for our community to review this and accept it or not,” said Potter. “I think that somehow there needs to be a formal response. I think we owe that to the people in our community." Curtis, the 44-y ear-old former Major League Baseball player who was employed as a substitute teacher and volunteer weight room supervisor and coach, was convicted on six counts of criminal sexual assault Aug. 16. 2013. He’s currently serving a seven to 15­ year sentence at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian. "Existing school policies and procedures were adhered to by school personnel.” O’Mara's report concluded in regard to hir­ ing. monitoring and termination actions. His examination noted that die administration’s treatment of victims was “consistent with the high school handbook” but did find two inconsistencies in which "parents were con­ tacted by email and phone but official letters to the victim and perpetrator were not sent per board policy." A key word in O'Mara’s report is his use of rhe word "existing " Because, in many cases, pidicto were not in place, so there was no violation by school personnel. O’Mara slated Liter in the report that, "to nty knowledge the district has never had an employee hand­ book. He stated further that he is in the process of writing an employee handbook 1 '"P.1'1 froi? :ind includes Principal Bnan V. dhams' draft of sexual assault reportmg forms as suggested inclusions Among the highlights of the report O Mara s report examined the process used to hire Curts, statmg after review, that the d'stnct Itos no wntten procedures for hiring. He listed several practices the district uses in the hiring process that included advertising the position; gathering resumes, checking ref­ erences; conducting interviews, either by a supervisor, principal, or committee; recom­ mendation to superintendent for hiring by supervisor or principal candidate; superin­ tendent interviews as needed; and the candi­ date is fingerprinted for background checks and completes all necessary paperwork. The report goes on to explain the timeline of Curtis’ hiring, in the spring of 2010. and his dismissal after allegations of criminal sex­ ual misconduct in April 2012. In the spring of 2010, Curtis was given per­ mission to volunteer in the high school’s weight room. He served as a substitute teacher 76 times from September 2010 to April 2012. After being bypassed twice for the head varsity football coach position, Curtis was interviewed a third time after the first two candidates did not work out. At the time of that third interview', athletic director Bill Barker received phone calls, emails, and per­ sonal visits from Lakewood community members in support of hiring Curtis. [He was named varsity football coach midway throueh the 2011-12 school year.) On April 27. 2012. detectives went to the school after allegations of inappropriate touching were made by a female student against Curtis. After detectives interviewed Curtis. O'Mara and Williams spoke with him and immediately suspended Curtis indefinite­ ly from school property and having any con­ tact with Lakewood students, pending the results of the investigation. Several other female students would come forward with allegations against Curtis in the weeks fol­ lowing the initial allegation. Tlie report details how the victims were treated in accordance w ith school policy cit­ ing 2S contacts made with adtninislratio'n by students, parents and grandparents regaining concerns of some type involving the victims. O Mara concluded that each incident was investigated and dealt wnlt i„ a manih.r con. sistent With the high school handbook, poli­ cies and procedures that existed, with the exception of the two' that. fell under th(. adopted anti-bullying policy. In resolving the issue of wll.„ dun., and policies need to be pill in Q noted live categories for revlcw menu ’ ’ 'Vri,i"l; anlSheTn8 input on an emphiyec handb<’<>V I« edge, the distnet has m.vcr had • Rewriting boatd p,>|jcy See REPORT, page 14 ‘Seussical the Musical' on stage at Central Auditorium this weekend Characters and verses from a variety ot Dr. Seuss stories will come alive this week­ end at Central Auditorium in Hastings, as students from the elementary to high schools present 'Seussical the Musical.” The family-friendly show, with music by Stephen Flaherty, will open tonight, Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. and continue through Saturday, March 1. Shows Friday and Saturday will be at 7 p.m., and a matinee per­ formance will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday. Rehearsing a scene from ‘Seussical the Musical” are Ali Porter (kneeling), as Tiling 1, Sam Wc-zell. (emerging from the box) as Thing 2. and Thomas Bowles, as the Cat in the Hat. Tickets are available in the offices of all Hastings schools, Bosley Pharmacy. King’s Appliances and Hastings Family Fare. Tickets are S10 for general admission and S8 for students �page? Pa3e2--n>“'Kla’''F'’,"ua'V27.2014-7h(.HaM1ngStMnnlK ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ S< €1 I Hastings FFA competes at districts and region^ The greenhand conduct of meetings team, which has qualified for state competition, includes ( CJajre from left) Katie Pohl, Samantha Mitchell. Emily Casarez, (back) Alexis Replogle, Sam Penningto . Harris and Katherine Weinbrecht. The junior high conduct of meetings team consists of (front row, from left) Emma Porter, Lily Hyatt, Luke Morgan, (back) Lillian Wierenga, Aaron Newberry, Joel Shinavler and Julianna Wo e. <.'»(; Mt k ■ 4s-! The agriculture issues team of (from left) Austin Haywood, Mitchell Philley. Alyssa Larsen, Ashley Stanton, Becky Maurer and Lainey Hess debated GMOs in a small-town diner setting Members of the blue junior high conduct of meetings team include (front row, from left) Kassi Warner. Hope Peck. Jon Nash, (back) Lindsay Meeker, Hannah Porter, Grace Nickels and Devin Haywood. The Hastings FFA Chapter recent­ ly competed in district- and regionallevel leadership contests, ranging from demonstrating meetings to pub­ lic speaking to confronting topics that are being debated currently. FFA members from both Hastings High School and Hastings Middle School competed. Forty Hastings FFA members trav­ eled to Maple Valley Jan. 30 for dis­ trict competition. Individuals and teams who qualified at districts then earned a chance to compete at the regional level in Cassopolis Feb. 13. The Greenhand Conduct of Meetings Team took first place and received a gold award al both the dis­ trict and regional levels. Members of the team are Emily Casarez, Claire Harris, Sammy Mitchell. Samantha Pennington, Katie Pohl, Alexis Replogle and Katherine Weinbrccht. The team now will go on to compete Members of the Hastings High School Blue Parliamentary Procedure team include (from left) Tanner Norris, Kylie Pickard, Mikayla Warner, Ashley Glumm and Sara Porter. Ethan Haywood gave a prepared public speech on cellulosic ethanol. Matt Endsley competed extemporaneous speaking, in at the state level March 5 at Michigan State University. Ethan Haywood competed in prepared public speaking at the district level. His speech, on the topic of cellulosic ethanol from agricultural byproducts and dedi­ cated energy crops, took second place, receiving a gold award. He then went on to regionals, where he took third p|ace and eamed a gold award. . Thc agricultural February 2X 28, March 1 rt 7:00 P.m. S/^ATINEE March 1 nt2:00P.m thuksoay satukoay HASTINGS. MICHIGAN Advance Tickotn are on salo now at: Family Fare, Bosley Pharmacy, . ApP,ianco* & al1 Hastings Area 8cho Ajj podgmancw*. SB Htud*»niw A SunlorN, SlO A<1 uii„ ‘he use of ueneti^ Members or me — ^,u ramamentary Procedure tMm . include modified organisms Larsen, Carter Bennett, James Senard, Zach Pennington, Derika Koch and Alex qh Ude (from left) Tillery «nd their.safety . ... Shumway, plants. Portraying a discussion that might speaking, placing third with a silver award in The b. • . anse tn a small-town Siner, the team placed ^strict compcbt.on and fourth with a silver team C0IV im ph ni t .'el eJ?“n'7 ‘or ‘”gh conduct of meetings second tmr . uinu. » I ..iv.inl at reeionaIs. 11 P>»Ked third nt ,ik award regionals. ver au^t ■ !' rd al dis, ™s and earned a silX icv"Tivej»g<>w «ward ai dis­ The blue parliamentary procedure team Haywood' i ■ eta,n members inclddc Devin Member, “ hilv« aI rc£ionaK N‘X 1’,L,,K sa-v Jon Nash, Grace took third with a gold award in district com Haywood *| •*' lca,n i"elude ,A"S"n petition. Members are Ashley Glumm. Fanner Bcckv M Lqkni‘’> Hess. Alyssa Larsen, Warner °*>C ^annab Porter and Kassi StamonM r^i,che|l phille>' and Ashley Norns Kylie Pickard, Sara Porter and Warner. on» inb-ir °nC °f l,le world’s largest youth Mikayla Warner. From Hastings Middle School, the cold placed s^ondParl'?'no"“,> Pr,K'edl"': te,a!” ship I.?। ,On?‘ l)roviding students with leaderPUb ‘C Hastings is junior high conduct of meetings team placed X ol district a god a"ard "I al (he ,e.S"l,"il'><l earned as! ver award second, earning a gold award at the dis Ho is hom * t Ul ^cbaP‘ers in Michigan, which level and received a silver award in re,.; " learn ° [han participants To include Carter |iCRI' Member of die team competition. Members of the tea,, !>l,a Larsen. Zach pB'nnc"- Derika KW ' . 0 H Kti.x it. ° r bccomc involved in the > ’» ">-«• ^e Morgan. A^ronNe^ AlcxandIaX^'»"•Ja^SC"an,1,n,, edoinlS< i A Chapter. email lid Domkc. Emma Porter, Joel Shinavier I tr’ L 1,an ■ •>" Endsley conipe,^ in extemporaneous Wicrrcnga and Julianna Wolfe. HavhZ it^'1 is ",e nl,"r,er for CrA Chapter) �„ paQ63 ■ g g TheHastings HastingsBanner Banner — —Thursday. Thur -lay, February February 2 • The - M J Pennock pledges to continue to support promote city as it moves to townsnip bv Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer R‘"lanJ barter T„WI)sh; rhe’city Hasnn^s w,n not be left w ith . large empty building. The hospital will con­ tinue to >upl*rt and promote growth in the cits as well as surrounding community wording to I ennock Chief Executive Officer Cheryl Lewis Blake. Lewis Blake and Pennock Hospital vice president Jun Wincek attended the Hastings City Council meeting Monday evening to speak about thc hospital’s plans to build a ncw facility beyond city limits and ansWcr questions from lhe council about thc project -When we met with (city officials, two] of the questions we talked about extensively ’What is going to happen to down­ town. and. Will the relocation from Green Sweet impact the corridor and focus of busi­ ness that is so important to our sense of com­ munity and how dynamic our community is. Lewis Blake told the council. “The fact that we have a vibrant downtown is as impor­ tant to us as it is to you. We recruit profes­ sionals from not only Michigan, but from al) over the country-; and, we always take them downtow n. We end up having dinners down­ town. It’s very important that the vibrancy of our community remain intact.” Do you foresee any requests coming to the city?" asked council member Barry Wood. In some ways, Barry, I don’t know what I don’t know.” replied Ixwis Blake. "We may be back saying we need help with ’X.’ I don’t know what the ’X’ is so far. The intent of Jim and I coming tonight ... was really to come and be a collaborator and to talk about lhe front end of what we arc hoping to do, rather than. ‘This is what we have done.’ You may see us again with requests, but not tonight. Lewis Blake said that she and the Pennock board have pledged that they will not leave a vacant building in thc community “We have a couple of ideas what could go there; but, we arc going to ask the communi­ ty what they would like to see. and if there arc any opportunities for us to partner with others to use the building.” "If thc building is in such condition that you don’t feel it can be repaired easily, who would want it?” asked council member Don Bowers. “What works for some, doesn’t work for others,” responded Lewis Blake. “There’s pieces of the building that doesn’t have as old an infrastructure as. some of the other parts. We'll make sure that anyone who would like to partner.with us, or has interest, we will make sure we share all lhe engineering with them.” Should a tenant not be found for the exist­ ing building, Lewis Blake said Pennock has money set aside to remove the building and return lhe property to green space. Wood asked if Pennock's other facilities would be moved to the location, as well. "’rhere (arcl several buildings that the hos­ pital owns,” said Lewis Blake. "The current plan is to move the hospital and the profes­ sional building, the medical arts building, that’s attached to it. The building across lhe (parking lot] where lhe mental health services are, as well as the health and wellness center w ill slay. 'Hie Baum Center will stay because that is where the dialysis program is; and. the Stale Street Center is not intended to move either." She said no plans have been drawn for the new facility, and the community will be asked for ideas before the final plans are drawn. Lewis Blake said community forums would be held in May or June to gel ideas from the public as well as physicians and other health care providers. “We’ll be doing the design pieces this year, in 2014.” said Lewis Blake. “We may move a little dirt in the fall on the site; we don't plan to start construction until 2015. Mayor pro-tem DaveTossava. filling in for absent mayor Frank Campbell, asked why ground w ould be broken if plans were noi set and construction isn’t expected to begin until lhe following spring. Lewis Blake replied that certain things would need to be done to prepare the site, regardless of the final plans. “It will take a good 2 1/2 years; we arc looking at 2017 before the facility will be completed,” she said. Lewis Blake gave the council a brief histo­ ry of Pennock’s plans for a new facility. She said the hospital first considered moving to lhe Ferris property in 2007 but the poor econ­ omy in 2009 caused the hospital board of directors, in 2010. to put the idea on hold for three years. “That meant in 2013 they were going to look at the project again and see what had „i,.,nped both in the community and health X in general,” said Uwis Blake. After a six-month analysis of .systems wilh• hosoital. conducted by an engineer, and 10 11 I -m ilvsis of volume and health care a ,1 a of mral heart. can: modlrcn tS Thou! the United Slates, a panel of els thro g a|jd community members physician5* for |htf |10spjla| (o move decided it *• • _ .. new fyeilitv and ty ” she saiu- - faciW‘^ - jjjn’t make ccononi- ic sense for-d ulu.r examining II sceLewis B,aK *| cement of the new faciiinarios «<*>“' doni‘taIlhc Iy.it was dcen,lU hospital by the Ferris family was the best choice. Bowers asked if the hospital had consid­ ered the property behind the Barry County Sheriff's Department on West State Street and near lhe Stale Street and Baum centers, and thc existing health and wellness center. “Then you would have everything in one complex,” he said. “We spent time looking at one alternative that was proposed, which is the jail site," she said. “We spent a lot of time on that; and, there were some really huge factors that ended up making the decision as to why that wouldn’t work." Lewis Blake said that while the new facili­ ty would be configured differently, it would have a similar square footage to the existing hospital. “One of thc architects put that drawing, that size, on one of the drawings of that property of lhe jail site,” she said. “And, guess what would happen? It was too small. We would do the very same thing that we have today with havjng problems with parking and access. We would end up replicating it down there. Our Lewis Blake said the hospital would con­ duct a philanthropy campaign in 201.5 to ask -rue current plan 'o(essiona|'he for donations and contributions for the new facility. J *’Wc will also have to do some debt too, a small piece of debt,” she .said. “We’re not sure how that is gong to be yet. We won’t know until we get the construction design pieces done. We’ll probably know the exact format center will stay. ° “^ Center of financing, come fall. There’s .some local banks that have said they may be interested. We may issue bonds, as well.” ,hec.al,ySQuBe®Centeris ’ Before the Pennock board made the final decision to move forward with building a new hospital, three months of in-depth financial analysis were conducted, she said, which included many potential financial scenarios. “After the scenarios, it was determined that we could build a community hospital we could do that because we had done a lot of employees who cu'ie.n*'p hiking n ani1 doWn . savings in the past, we had done good invest­ lhe hill would just en P k the opposite ments; we’re a successful organization; and, probably most importantly, we want to make W Bowers asked ho* thc M>iud could sure we build a hospital not just for today, but an organization for health for future genera­ afford the move. tions.” In other husinevt, the rounds jp^kin? • Approved the purchase o s and fountain with spigots for bon W£sl humans for the Hastings Dog » the Apple Street at lhe estimated c°s Jcft $8,529. Hastings City Manage Mansfield said the city had money and . purchase in its parks and recreation u the Friends of thc Hastings Dog *ar ur. would contribute $1,000. The motion ; chase and install the fountain, with <■ a ‘ ; and Trustee Dave Jasperse absent. ., approved by a 5-1 vote, with Bowers dis - • Approved a request from CASA for ; executive director Becky Carson to ho.d : organization’s third annual 5K fundraise •, beginning at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18• Authorized Campbell and City Clerk fo Emery- to .sign an agreement with VirdiDesign Group for lhe development of a rn3S' ter plan for Riverside Cemetery' as recon1’ mended by the Riverside Cemetery Advisory See MOVE, page 7 City approves route change for Barry-Roubaix bike race by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Kriss Kross events brought the BarryRoubaix Killer Road Race, and thousands of avid bicyclists to the City of Hastings for the first time in March 2013. This year’s 3,500 cyclists are expected to participate in the event, which will begin and end in downtown Hastings To ensure die safety of the riders and improve the finish of the race, organizers requested a change in the route to the finish line, which the Hastings City Council approved unanimously Monday evening. Mayor Frank Campbell and Trustee Dave Jasperse were absent ’’We continually review all aspects of the event to ensure the best experience for our racers while showcasing the city of Hastings in the best possible light,” said Rick Plite, president of Kriss Kross Events, in a letter to the council. Plite said Kriss Kross Events said Last year, the start of the race took riders west on Green Street to Cook Road, a route that was reversed on the return to town. ’’The starting waves tend to slay in one big wave down the raid, allowing the comer mar­ shals to control the car traffic and maintain a . level of safety for the riders,” he said. “The nice finish has most riders stretched out, but we also sec big groups of fast sprinting rider*. Race course start- "Soli dose comers The increase in afternoon Green Street auto Race course finish - "soft close” comers Frnish Line with manned marshalling traffic, combined with the race finishers creat­ with manned marshalling ed a number of safety issues and confusing circumstances between cyclists and autos.” Race course start route Race course finish route Race course "hard On the new route, approved by council, rid­ close" ers will return to town heading north on South Broadway to West Madison Street, head west This map shows the new finish line for the Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race which is returning to Hastings, Saturday, to South Park Street, continue north turn north March 22. on West Grand Street, turn north on South Broadway, turn east on Green Street, and turn along this route will be manned with marshals crossing _ for lhe riders. He said Kriss Kross event and inviting them to watch the race and north to finish on Church Street. using flags and safety cones to direct traffic Events plans to send postcards to all residents cheer the riders along as they race to the fin­ Plite said each side of lhe intersections away from lhe race route, allowing along the new route, informing them of the ish line. Health Connections is now y Community th Center New name, expanded services, extended hours! Cherry Street Health Services will begin operating the former Health Connections clinic on February 3, 2014 Located in the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Offering Family Practice and Counseling Services New Hours M°n, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Tues: 8 a.m. - 7 pm. Accepting New Patients To schedule an appointment, call 269-945-4220 �4 - Thursday. February 27. 2014 — Tbo Hastings Banner Did you see?' America continues to suffer & ‘greatest generation’ passes . . ’ee . ..^nlovnient lowed by full4in "pl^'va" aa Packed lunch Delmar Bachert of Hastings watched this squirrel take the top off of a bird feeder, eat for a half hour and then remain stuck for about another half­ hour. Bachert intervened by putting the feeder on the ground. The squirrel remained stuck. *| pulled on tail and got a major set of growls ... put it back on the ground," said Bachert. After another 30 minutes of struggling, the squirrel was free. Bachert said the squirrel sat for about two minutes — before it pro­ ceeded to start eating again. W Wc’rc dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058; or email newsfajadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you Coffee march Banner Jan. 18, 1962 FRIDAY’S COFFEE DAY Tomorrow, in Hastings and other area restaurants, is to be “Coffee Day for the New March , of Dimes.” Restaurant owners will serve coffee to their cus­ tomers and put the proceeds into the Barry County March of Dimes. Herer’ workers in the Barry County Bureau of Social Aid are grouped around this big coffee cup to help emphasize the importance of everyone giving gener­ ously so that others may walk and to help finance research that may some­ day eliminate childbirth defects. Seated are (from left) Mrs. Edward [Ethel] Barber; Mrs. Charles [Marie] Higbie, the supervisor of the bureau; (stand­ ing) Miss Sharon Kermeen; Mrs. Pierce Taylor; Mrs. Blanche Funderburk, area representative for the [Beatrice] Fisher, the "Coffee Day" State Department of Social Welfare; chairman. — (Photo by Dick Waite. Mrs. Margaret Wilcox; and Mrs. Dwight Have you met? teers in Barry County. Favorite movie: “Grease.” I am a huge musical person. I used tb play the piano and sing. Favorite singer: 1 like country music a lot - all music really. I’m going to sec George Strait, and I really like Katy Perry. Person I'd most like to meet: Amelia Earhart, strong womanhood is important to me. Favorite book: Surah’s Key. I like histo­ Courtney Larsen A love for 4-H and a respect for agricul­ ture have netted Courtney Larsen her “dream job.” After studying agriculture at MSU, Larsen is now the program assistant for Barry County 4-H. She has been in thc position since November 2013. “It is a dream job. I love making an impact on the kids. 1 know how much of an impact 4-H had on me.” said Larsen, who grew up in Hastings. The goal of lhe 4-H program is to teach kids life skills, pull them out and showcase what they’ve learned, said Larsen. Larsen, at 22. is on thc fast track to being a leader beyond 4-H as well. Under the guidance of Kathy Pennington, Barry County 4-H program coordinator, Larsen was directed to the Leadership Barry County program, which began in January and runs through March. * Networking and meeting people, learning from one another and respecting differences an: the keystones to 4-H, Leadership Barry County and Courtney Larsen. For her enthusiasm, love of learning and dedication to youth. Larsen is shining What do you ry and biographies. . If I were president: The one thing I would change is to make people realize how important agriculture is. We’re a huge agbased nation, and I think sometimes we don’t know that. Favorite cartoon character: I’m a huge Disney fan. I have to say Daffy Duck Hc’$ always changing personality 11 s okay lo be different. Kids need to realize that. Courtney Larsen brightly in Barry County. Best thing about my job: I arn lucky enough to work with the 4-llcrs and volun­ think? u,re's your chance 10 ,ake part an in,crac,ive Public ‘’Pinion poll. Vote on lhe It on po«d I"?' W. t y ;iCet?Si.ng <,u\wcbsi,t- w'v"'HasiingsBanner.coni. 4U Its willl,e ‘abulatcd al,d sported along with a new question the following week Each week, The Banner will profile a per­ son from thc community "lio "vrks hehmJs the scenes, whose efforts nuty m,t nl(,^e headlines, hut Harry County shinc We’ll provide a quick peek each week at So„ie of Barry County's stars. Week* A 20 r Simes I As the 2014 election campaign heats organization. Because 3gency , I up, politicians are again looking for initia­ ment-stipported progrant-' 'indi(j.ites and tives that might prove popular with voters responsible lo track b'cemplo>er report I — hence lhe latest rhetoric over income report how they didIrilinees lef* ill inequality and a minimum wage increase. cd that nearly half of t months I I But, just like in every election cycle, this jobs alter working onily ■ w<jfkelS said pandering to voters doesn’t get to the heart %vork I of thc problems we need to address. part of the exit interviews. they found it difficult to s t3tjves they I Rather than solve problems, politicians become part of the problem by appealing every day. telling “just couldn’t gel into the g of othto a voters’ emotions. Can you imagine Helen Thotrt-*swalking The bigger concern is whether political (hem leaders should even be talking about ers of the greatest genera o being able । income inequality and the minimum wage away from a job? Can day? when bigger issues are permeating the grumbling about thc idea o to accept having to go to w0 h penlandscape in America? It all came to light for me last weekend It’s outrageous, but that’s what s ing in towns across the country ‘ >wcre when I attended the funeral of a long-time No one can choose the dI y > thc friend, Helen Thomas, who died last week bom, but everyone should P(o do at home in Hastings, surrounded by her > family. Thomas was a member of what’s responsibility for what they P been called thc greatest generation, a sec­ with their lives. Dr. Seuss told us this long ago. tor of Americans w’ho grew up with an “You have brains in your head an“/ I I appreciation for hard work, .sacrifice and in your shoes, you can steer yourse j . I thc importance of family. direction sou choose ... You re on > I Pnor to her near 65-year marriage to ______ vhat you know and y ou Mason Thomas, thc former Helen Loftus own and you know w are the one who'll decide where to go. II worked at Hastings Manufacturing t It seems simple, but. to politicians, I I Company before leaving that job to raise art of reminding constituents of t ici six children. With that mission accom- ; plished, she returned to work at iresponsibility these days is considere suicide, I guess. . Thomapple Valley Community Credit political i Calling for livable wages and reducing Union until she retired. Helen Thomas learned early on that life the income disparity are noble objectives I I I would be hard with no free lunches, and for all Americans. We’re all looking for belter ways to improve our financial situa1 । I’m sure she didn’t expect any. It’s just thc tions, not just thc under-or unemployed. way it was. President Barack Obama continues to I She was a gracious person with a great outlook on life. Helen was a loving wife call for a raise in lhe minimum wage as a I j and mother and the kind of person anyone way to diminish income inequality. He I I dismisses any impact that the increased would be happy to call a friend. Our publications seem to be filled these cosis would have on the nation’s largest I days with notices about so many members employer, collectively, small businesses of this generation that understood the across the country that are already suffer­ importance of hard work and personal ing due to a prolonged sluggish economy responsibility. Those are the issues that and increasing costs, one of which is I I most politicians are afraid to talk about health insurance. Most people understand the concept today. Instead, they’ve become political that if you raise lhe price of something and opportunists, courting groups of voters people buy less of it, such as jobs, you I with emotional oratory and fire-stoking don’t solve thc underlying problem — that I I ■ ' trash talk rather than thoughtful consider­ of creating a strong marketplace. u According to last week’s Congressional I I ation of and strategic responses lo prob­ lems such as joblessness and economic Budget Office report, the proposed I I increase in the minimum wage would cost I I instability. the economy al least 500.000 jobs. I A wise politician, a real leader, could So what ’ s the answer? A growing econI find all of the answers by studying the lives of members from the greatest gener­ omy that requires more and more people I lo fill the jobs brought on by an expanding I ation. Helen Thomas was a simple woman, marketplace. In other words, we need to I but she made a big difference in the lives get our people w ork-ready for the jobs that I । of the people around her. She exemplified continue to be left unfilled every day. There are alternatives for people who I a lifestyle that is missing today, which find themselves at the bottom that will I leads me to a discussion that needs to be front and center if we expect to solve the serious problems that need our attention. A September report by the U.S. Department of Labor staled that house­ holds in thc lowest income quintile aver­ aged 1.7 people per household and that over half of the households in that bottomi group had no income earners — none,, zero. Yet, households in thc highest: produce some positive results right away. Michael Saltsman, a research expert at I lhe Employment Policies Institute, is call- I ing attention to lhe use of the earned I income group averaged 3.1 persons per• household with two income earners. The report identified that thc income differences between the bottom and the top groups were largely due to no work nr limited work per household at the bottom, versus double work per household at the top. "Sixty-one percent of U.S. households in the bottom fifth of Americans by income had no earner for the entire year of 2012,” said University of Michigan eco­ nomic professor Mark Perry, in the report. "In contrast, only 3 percent of households in thc top fifth had no earners in 2012. Additionally, higher income workers are increasingly putting in more hours at work than those in the bottom income levels.” Some political leaders want to make income inequality the issue rather than acknowledging those who accept the responsibility for their livelihood. That seems to be the big difference between what’s becoming thc norm today over । what was expected from the middle class and the greatest generation just a few’ years ago. Recently, a local employment expert told me about a program that was offered to a number of unskilled, unemployed individuals. A group of selected people was enrolled and completed a comprehen­ sive employment-training program fol- there had been an expansion of lhe federal E1TC between 2007 and 2009, rather than increasing the minimum wage,” Saltsman wrote. "Additional research revealed that every 10 percent increase in a state’s EITC 1 supplement is associated with a I lo 1.5 percent increase in employment for single mothers.” Lifting lhe minimum wage is merely another government mandate that doesn’t solve the problem. In fact, it unfairly taxes the small businesses we rely on to help create the jobs that could lead us out of our economic doldrums. Getting lhe economy going again, pro­ moting personal responsibility and rewarding working people are solutions that will last. Most taxpayers don’t have a problem with throwing a lifeline to some­ one who needs one — it’s when we con­ tinue to support people who aren’t willing to help themselves that we get into some disagreements. As we continue to lose members of our greatest generation, companies and com­ munities across the nation will continue to feel a loss that will only be replaced by a stronger, dedicated workforce. Ihat will require strong leadership not more hollow rhetoric. > (’ourt ruling allowing Par0 a M*°"d chan<;e7 income lax credit as a poverty response. "University of Alabama and East Carolina University economists have found that 2.5 times more Americans would have been lifted out of poverty if I I I I I Fred Jacobs, vice president, • J-Ad Graphics ir* the ndin’ T':T \ l" »PPW re^'rt'J)’- in area For this week: “ — The legalization of marijuana will rako m increased tax revenue this year alona it ore lhan 5134 million in pumping the funds into education dmn ° 'he Sta,e °' Co,orado whictiis prevention programs. Is it time fn. ion ।! preven,i°n and substance-abuse for Michigan to legalize marijuana? □ Yes □ No �The Har>ling«i Banner — Thursday. F«toruOfy State News Roundup Hastings school board appr0*® 5 new high school course offer111®,. c _ Cider producer receives first-ever felony conviction under food law After nearly two year\ of inSeMio.u. legal action. James Ruster. owner 0? „ Hill Fann in Ellsworth, Antrim Counts h° sentenced Feb. 18. for one lelo S’ Wa* Michigan’s Food Law. lhe fir^L "r? conviction under this law. w fc,ony Ruster pleaded guilty to w inful misbrand. ing and adulteration of food pnxlucls and wt sentenced to 14 lo 48 months in prison Z fines and court costs. 1 p "It’s paramount that vve maintain the safety “li'/vmRn I""1 a"J aprKuhurc Products." R,?«RDt.d,rcC. ' J#mic Cl‘>'er Adams. Jdv th- JrS,h0V: a b'alanl n'slcct f,’r "l>1 h nt°f ,1S ,,>ixl Products, but the health ot his customers. Ifs tropic that people were so greatly impacted by his willful disre­ gard for food safety ntfcs and regulations." o'er Adams stressed this incident in no way rcflecLs the integrity and food safety record ot apple cider producers who arc licensed and use good manufacturing prac­ tices to produce, safe, wholesome cider. No foodbome illness outbreaks have been associated with cider producers following the GMPs or meeting the requirements of the law. and Michigan’s apple industry as a whole works closely with regulators to make sure production practices use the best science available to keep products safe.” Clover Adams said. “Il is unfortunate that it takes a ease like this to point out the potential for harm from producing food items in an unsafe manner.” In October, 2011, a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development food inspector investigated a consumer tip that Ruster was selling apple cider at a local farm­ ers market. Mitchell Hill Fann had been pre­ viously licensed as a maple syrup producer but was not approved to produce cider. After repeatedly being informed that he wasn’t meeting safe cider production standards. Ruster continued to make and sell cider. MDARD and the Michigan Department of Community Health determined that Ruster’s improperly processed cider caused an E. coli outbreak, putting four individuals in thc hos­ pital, including two children. Several individ­ uals affected by the outbreak continue to report symptoms today, more than a year after consuming the cider. During the'sentencing proceedings, Ruster was admonished by thc judge for being crim­ inally negligent in producing food that caused illness and injury to unsuspecting consumers. These victims arc anticipated to have life­ long after-effects from thc virulent E. coli that (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: ’ • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by . the editor. 1 • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. (^Know Your Legislators Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. * State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov caused their illne-*' 1(11 fortW(, . Ruster *“ <■'': pal arrest. aih)Served at the >imc of 1 n,mediately ap^Wn sen-. jng bis sentence ' un(k.r ^t h(. C()un appearance He > producing ci,2Un«ion ."hibitinp hint. P 6 c'<ler or vio_ jating the food la"- Child Protection Registry transferred to Secretary of state Pf^"on Regisuy The Michigan „as been and .s'al' Department of , of s Wlatory Affairs to lhe Dcp^ ... »e. The reg­ istry helps shield families f^ adult advertisingRegklrv • •Thc Child Protevuon Kec^ ls a resource for Parcn.U’ pcb. ?.?.ydcr sa>d in a press release dershipo0f\1 m confi­ dent that, under the lea Sc«-retary of State Ruth Johnson. U ^Pf gr^ *ill deliver the best possible service for M!chlgail fami. Stajf Writer Hastings High School students will have 14 new courses to choose from for the fall 2014 semester. However, while the Hastings Board of Education unanimously approved the course offerings during its February meet­ ing Monday evening, there is a caveat. "The courses will be listed; but. whether or not some of the courses will actually be con­ ducted will depend on funding and if enough students enroll in the class,” said Hastings Area Schools interim superintendent Chris Cooley, during a telephone interview Tuesday afternoon. The new classes arc: Marketing I. market­ ing H, A-plus certification, advanced creative writing. Advanced Placement environmental science, AP psychology, consumer math, jazz band, drama forensics, leadership (Capturing Kids’ Hearts). Science Olympiad, psychology II, AP language and composition, and, intro­ duction to public speaking. In other badness, the hoard: • /Xpproved the following travel study requests — Eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C., Wednesday, June 4, through Sunday, June 8; and. eighth grade trip to Chicago, Thursday. May 29. Auto thefts continue ..til- • Amended the contract 0,1. Middle School principal end a ing her acting principal until t appr<’vb. school year. List month the bo-1 an administrative intern-hip f°r pjfjt 10 teacher Andrew Keller, which a 4 as5’f’,‘in fulfill the duties of middle st0t><\oOjycafprincipal for lhe remainder of from • Accepted a donation of ocndinr Hastings Kiwanis Club for thc R<* * ‘^50 Rtxun at Hastings High School Tdonation from Tri-Clor to purchase L ltjng shirts for high schcxil students patiroip in Science Olympiad. of • Announced that due to a nun’ events taking place at Hastings • 1 School Saturday. March 8, the boar moved its special meeting to interview sU| intendent candidates from lhe middle sC 1 , to the multi-purpose nxrm of Star Elerncntn 7 • 19CX) Star School Road, Hastings. . T'he board’s next monthly work ses*101 would be at 7 p in. Tuesday. March 11. <rt multi-purpose room of Hastings MiJJ*L School. 232 W. Grand St. Thc next regular meeting would begin at p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Hastings High School lecture hall. 520 W. South St. Thc executive order all of the reg­ istry’s authority. P0"er>’k;Dan ‘funcl’ons and responsibilities to of State, effective 60 days afterfi ^.^^ptirtmcnt, Snyder said, will be a I fit fOr (hc pro­ gram. given its broader » and extensive experience with public s c y programs and interacting with parens a s udents through driver education and dn'£ iccnse functions. Secretary Johnson, who has an ongoing interest in child protection issues, believes housing thc registry within thc Secretary’ of State’s office makes sense. The registry was created in 2004 and serves as an email “Do Not Call list to help protect children and minors from receiving adult-ori­ ented messages. Registered addresses and numbers are protected from messages that advertise pornography, tobacco, illegal drugs, alcohol and gamblingMore information on lhe registry is avail­ able at www.ProtectMlGhild.com. Has10’*7 * Ml by Sandra Ponsctto The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests o/ ferry County since 1856 PuOiihcdby . Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: nows'5j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads'3choiceonema;l com • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • John Jacobs Cbssrf President Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Vice President • NEWSROOM• Chris Silverman Bonnie Rapp Subscription Rates: $35 pet yea? m Barry $40 pc- )car In ad-o n nj ountes $45 per yesr e'zewriere . Doug Vanderlaan (Editor} Kalhy Maurer (Copy Editor) Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson to decline Friday 8 00am loSOOpm Frederic Jacobs Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto ads accepted Monday POSTMASTER Send adorcu c*v.-vpi to PO Hastes Vi 490SSOZ2 Second Cats Postage- Pad at Hastngx V. 4=056 APPLETREE AUCTIONEERING Thc Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority recently released its annual report and announced that auto thefts in. Michigan have ^nofinipd to decrease. Since the inception of ute Al PA in 1986, auto thefts in Michigan havqdecrcascd by over 65 percent. Auto thefts in Michigui decreased 6.8 per­ cent from 2010 to 2011 and continued that decrease by .03 percent from 2011 to 2012. Thc annual report can be found at www.michigan.gov/atpa, The ATPA is funded by an annual SI assessment on each insured noncommercial passenger vehicle, plus interest earned by investing those funds. It is governed by a seven-member board of directors appointed by the governor, which includes representa­ tives of law enforcement, automobile insurers and consumers of automobile insurance. Each year the board awards grants to law enforce­ ment agencies, prosecutors’ offices and non­ profit community organizations to prevent auto theft, catch auto thieves and put the thieves in jail. Jim Lumbert and Jennifer Hayes Professional Fathcr/Daugjitcr Auction Team 6154 Coa» Grove Road. Woodland. Ml 4X897 305 S. Broadway i.M-37) Hastings 1-269-945-0514 MARK POLL AUCTION • MARCH 15 • 10 AM 14981 Haddix Rd Auctioning off two properties CELL 269-838-8382 * C.liXlOWJbTJ’UV*, REALTOR* Aatoctiie Dra»tf • -S BRENT VAN BUREN 3960 Jordan Lake Rd 124 unit self-storage facility with groom to grow, fenced in area for large storage, setting on 7.4 acres with road frontage on M-50. Home Office 269545-2547 Lsra l-xs ir.V: ■—4*3 keWfcsfUtr.'t.-K.sn fetentrlM'W Members of Grand Rapids, Michigan & National Association of REALTORS’ Office Hours: Mca-Fri. 9 am • 5 p<n And always available by appointment MLS State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov 269-953 0044 or 269-838-0056 14981 Haddix Rd. facility for light manufacturing or warehouse/distribution. 3 phase available, loading dock, semi­ truck door assessable, 52 rental units setting on 3.5 acres. Any questions contact Brent VanBuren at 269-945-0514 complete listings & mls acccess! www.traflemarRreally.com U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503 phone (616)451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washinoton D C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. a . • Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building Room 134* Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. 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The Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act, which would allow the removal of remains if “the person had committed a Federal or State capital crime but had not been convicted of the crime by reason of such person not being available for trial due to death or flight to avoid prosecution.” The legislation passed the U.S. House 398-1 on December 11, 2013, Congressman Justin Amash was the ONLY "no* vote. PAID FOR BY bRIAN ELLIS FOR CONGRESS j I Highlighting bizarre, out of touch votes cast by Justin Amash Vis t www.StopAmaah.com for dotdils �6 __ lhursd*y.^l^u_a.^y.27_£PJ4j- The Hastnas Banner , Hote|.style room service comes to Pennock 'rry-' Worship Together h>n’'n"nu" Wtiyn PcIlln .’hcjKI' •d 'v',h “n 1 ivsuli, ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a m : Sunday School 11 a.m; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study ' Prayer Time GRACK COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before lhe service Nursery, children’s ministry', south group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408. (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton. MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ro 11:30 xm., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor, Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10: 45 xm. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. I.IFEGATE COMMUNITY Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor .Scott Price. Phone: 269-948- our services. Ministries. School. 10:30 a.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY’ OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd . Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://irax.to/andrcwatthias. We arc part of thc Diocese ot thc Great Lukes which is in communion with Thc United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hastings Ml 49058. Rev. Jerry Bukoski- (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday CHURCH 501 E. State Rd . P.O. Box 273. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richaid Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www. hopcum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours,Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShinc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tries., Thurs. frum 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study al thc church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, COMMUNITY’ BAPTIST MI 49050. Rev Ryan CHURCH Wieland. Sun-days - 10 xm. zt Community of Christ follow­ Worship Service; Sunday ers who Glorify God. School and Nursery available Strengthen one another and during service (Summer Transform our World. 502 Schedule - Adult Sunday East Grand Street Hastings. School: 9 a.m.. Worship & Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Worship 6 pan. Thursday: Youth Group. Covenant Bible Study & Prayer 7 p in. Prayer, Choir. Chimes. Praise For information about other Band, Quilting Group. Community Breakfast* and . ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the more! Call thc church office at church at (269) 945-9217; or (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 email pastorjim<*i cbchxsta.m.-12 p.m.). e-mail ings.org or see our Website: office@mei.net or visit www.cbchxstings.org. www.countrychapclumc.org for more information CHURCH OF CHRIST WOODLAND UNITED 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ METHODIST CHURCH ings. Phone 269-945-2938. 203 N- Main, Woodland. MI Sunday School 10 a.m.; 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Worship 11 a.m Wednesday Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Worship 9:15 a.m. 09(X). Website: www.lifegatccc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Strcnghtening Famlics Thru 9121. Pastor Brian and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday Schoo! 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. CofTtv Fellowship 10:05 xm.-10:20 a.in. Worship Service: 10:30 Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: ; (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 xm. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES. A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.rn. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oxsis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special” For information call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Errry Sunday! Sunday, March 2. 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8.-00 & 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. March 2 - Men & Women AA 7:00 p.m. March 3 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. March 5 - Ash Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Location: 239 E North Sl. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey, http.// www.discov er-gracc.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jctf Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.00 xm. Traditional Worship Service; 10.00 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11:00 xm. Contemporary Worship Service. Visit us online al yfMW.nrMchnrchhastings.org For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs’ Hw B.LV’IPJJ 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 flexfab BOSLEY D'Mh> 945-4700 __ xm. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m., age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 . , ._u,.tnwer because less room-service model to be lo food will be wasted. want to "Patients are our c^t>° pUJlic’nts have very improve customer ser"’u‘'. ‘xns to them in a little control over vv hat . ppt. hospital," said Bowen. us (jiving p^othetn control over what they eat. Giving pc pie a choice makes a difference. DOG CENSUS, continued from page 1 - ---------- Teed. StUatall^ Hasliog® , may be limited to four carbohydrates in a meal. ’’Nutritional limits arc set for each diet," said Klynstra, giving thc example of a lowsodium diet being limited to 2(XK) milligrams of sodium a day. “It makes it easier to moni­ tor thc daily nutritional intake with the room­ service model.’’ Bowen said they expect the cost of the Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Y'outh Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery ►52.“' 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 --------------hen of the Green Executive chef Greg Gorgone tends an omelet station in the kite: Monday. Street Ca(6 at Pennock Hospital as part of a training session for ho P (photo proMade-to-order omelets will be one of the many food choices for pa 1 vided) . rc Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, lhe churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook bs"a" of lhe exi^ng kitchen. )|ltrodueed IO Ihe communi- P** conference attenuxrn. T„! ", '""'I 'yslcn' "Cnldlecl , **) doming. VK)tronc the process includes an •‘^essnicnt U)C facility. consideration of rinanci.il goa|^ selection and training. Recipes are buih software and training are ‘neluded. Gor ’e said he has been to Holings fOUr (imes helping develop a plan. ‘ennikk^ eunvnt facilities are well-suitU ‘° ht’le|-Mylc f(xxl service." he said. . ne of the advantages of the new chef select menu that is run on a seven-day cy cle is choice. Meais are made to order for each patient; the coInpietcd tray is delivered to the patient who ordered it within 45 minutes. “After all,” |)e concluded. "It isn’t nutrition until it is eaten?’ Sandy Bowen, director of nutritional serv­ ices at Pennock, said in a later interview that physicians ordcr the type of diet. Diet cate­ gories may include cardiac, end-stage renal dlsc^. diabetic, lovv-sodtimt or regular, and also specify the limits on carbohy drates and other fo<xl elcnk.tlIs. Kacic Klynstra, a registered dietitian, explained that a diabetic diet may be limited to three carbohydrates, where a regular diet QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O Box 6.. Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. ‘•eeideil to ch"" a ncwlucihiv- •>ir'7'ls “'«> Wi.?-’?1" 'heir irdient food serv.ec With thc adv ire of consultant ;,nd execu- , | j I M1DDLEVILLE,.M1 - Carl Morden Smith, age 49, of Middles ille. passed away unexpect­ edly on Saturday, Feb. 22. 2014. Carl was bom in Lansing, on July 20. 1964, the son of Lowell C. and Dorene J. (Granger) Smith. He graduated from Waverly High School in Lansing. Carl also attended Oakland University. Carl married Nicole Riarsis on March 28. 1999. For the past 24 years. Carl has owned, operated and worked at his own businesses, Vermontville Grocery and Tom’s Market of Hastings. He attended the Gun Lake Community Church, wxs a member of the Chamber of Commerce and a board member of Lansing Teen Challenge. Carl obtained his red and black belt in Toe Kwon Do. He enjoyed working in his yard, being on the lake and loved spending time with family and friends. Carl wxs preceded in death by his father, Lowell Carl Smith. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Smith; daughter, Nettie Smith and son. Nick Smith of Middleville; mother. Dorene (Patrick) Spellman of Lansing; sister, Kathy (John) Brodie and their children. Leslie and Erin of Boyne City; and sister. Kim (Buddy) McMillan. Carl was a very caring and giving person, helping out anydne in need He will be great­ ly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County United Way, P.O. Box 644, Hastings, MI 49058 Funeral services were held on Wednesday. February 26. 2014 at lhe Gun Lake Community Church. 12200 W. M-179 Hwy (Chief Noonday Rd.), Wayland. Burial took place al Delta Center Cemetery in Lansing. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. Please visit our website at wwwgirrbachfuneralhome.net io sign the online guest book or ‘o leave a memory or message for the family. Call any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 Paul E. Pransltka HASTINGS. Ml - Paul E. Pranshka. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. Feb 25. 2014 in Grand Rapids. Paul was born Jan 22, 1931. in Hope Township, the son of Otto and Catherine (Campbell) Pranshkx Paul was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Hastings. Paul worked for 42 years at the Barry County Road Commission. On May 14, 1949 he married Lois Bliss. Paul was an avid outdoorsman and he loved plowing snow, cutting wood and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Paul is survived by his wife, Lois; daugh­ ters. Chrolyn Young and Renee (Tim) Scharping; three grandchildren,' ’Jennifer (Tom) Diinond, Ryan (Hayley) Scharping and Jonathan (Brandy) Scharping: three great grandchildren. Gavin Scharping. Grady Scharping and Paige Dimond; brothers. Kendall and Kenneth Pranshka; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted. Saturday. March I, 2014. 3 p.m. at the Kingdom Hal! of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3550 W M 179 Highway, Hastings, with Steve Pierce officiating. Memorial contributions to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgorc.sfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Paul's family. ■•Even though Jim DeYoung was elected by the people, this board needs to adop a ten­ dance guidelines and compensation polkaes. charged Shellenbargcr. “If Mr. takes it upon himself to be absent, then h should reimburse taxpayers for the salary he takes as a commissioner when he’s not here to represent them. In other business, the board: • Approved the relocation of the communi­ ty nxvtn in the Barry' County Courts and Law budding to the former library building on Church Street, across from thc courthouse. The move will allow necessary space and less construction disruption for a permanent mag­ netometer and access security system at the courts and law building. ’’We found that the magnetometer has to be located at least 15 feet away from metal, and the lover is' constructed 'with' metal studs.” explained Districi' Court , jud;gel*Michacl Schipper. ’’The community room is'also used before and after courtroom hours, so it's hard to secure a building with the flow that it has. "It also appears to me that thc library building is a pretty nice place for a communi­ ty room.” added Schipper. "From our perspectivc, this kills two birds w ith one stone." The board provided unanimous, 6-0. approval and. in addition, approved costs of just less than S9.I00 for carpeting and $5,488 for repairing and refinishing lhe terrazzo floor prior lo the move scheduled for March I. • Approved the bid from Iserv Co. LLC to provide telephone and Internet service for a three-year period beginning April 1. • Approved a $22,814 bid from Coughlin Home Improvement for home rehabilitation costs at a Hastings residence as part of the Barry County Home Improvement program funded by Michigan State Housing Development Authority funds. • Approved an amendment to lhe zXnimal Shelter Advisory Board bylaws, changing meeting dales to fewer in number and on the third Tuesday of odd-numbered months. • Approved an Animal Shelter request to apply for grants from six foundations and charities and to collaborate with the Barry County Humane Society and two additional grants. • Provided final approval of Aninial Shelter policies and procedures. • H<yd a presentation from Pennock Health Services CEO Sheryl Lewis Blake regarding Pennock's recent announcement to construct a new health care facility and med­ ical arts buildmg on the former Ferris family property at lhe comer of M-37 and M-43 highways m Rutland Township. • Held required public hearings and then provided lomial approval fora Barry Countv ?7a,dv9” Service Plan amend­ NORTH CANTON. OH - David K. Wynn, ment and for the Barry County Parks and age 63. of North Canton, passed away Recreation Five-Year Plan. Tuesday. Jan. 28. 2014. He wxs bom Dec. 6, $122444rOVCd C,aimS ‘n lhe amount of 1950 in Lansing, MI to the late Woodrow and Margaret (McDonald) Wynn He attended MiHriPPr°|VXd-a. resoh,n°ti calling upon thc Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI and for '>(Hs' aU,rv l° Prov,tie frill funding worked for Stolle Machinery in Canton. OH. in Gov Ri°LUn? reVenuc David attended RiverTree Christian Church and was a member of the Red Lantern Elaines not re • • t s Bridget. Counties have Square Dance Club. since 2(X)L ’U revcnuc sharing payments David is survived by his wife ot 43 years. datvm??rined U tee sc,ledule for requested Nancy (Westbrook) Wynn; two sons Jeffrey Wynn of Huber Heights. OH and James (Sar t) tv’s I in ।n?p prixlucis produced by the counWynn of Hamilton. OH, a sister. Manon new s h ’n1,°nn‘Uion ^‘rvices office. The .u . ;.hh^«le adjusts an existing schedule Hansen of Clarkston. Ml; two sisters-in-law Judy (Chris) Armstrong and Mary* Lynn (Mike 03669792 recontv.... । ■"1,5,vnllate between assessment . ± Uldcl"u‘l,e'11fo' records. Shelhngton) Westbrook all of Michjoan and several nieces and nephews. date for !iria" Hlis- Republican candiHe was preceded in death by a sister. Carol JuriiiB nuw '1'. Cl’n8rcssional District who. Cushman and a nephew. Michael Cushman to corn/5 K coinments, introduced himself A memorial service lor David will be held lo frimimss toners. 11 am. Saturday, March I. 2014 in ri> of-the u t U 1,1 mccl neM lor a committeeThomapple Valley Church. Hasttnes, M? lK-0 >„? 01e n,w‘i"S ('“‘■“lay- March 4, Sticr-Isnicl buhernl Iloinc A, rhe’ countv'9 “'"Vi,S n,cc,in!:ehambersat Service. 330-875-1414 C Hatton IHuin •rasiings. c°rirthouse, 220 W. Stale St., �,. _ 7 2Q14 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February ? • BETTER BRIDGE IN f BARRY COUNTY __________________ ^Gerald Stein £ NORTH WEST J92 *764 ♦: K Q 7 3 ♦:Q5 2 ♦: 10 4 *AQ853 ♦:A5 2 ♦: 8 6 4 EAST ' SOUTH: ♦:K8 * J 10 9 2 ♦:JI084 ♦: K 9 3 ♦: A Q 7 6 5 3 *K ♦: 9 6 ♦: AJ 107 Dealer: North Vulnerable: East/West Lead: Kf North Pass Pass Eas( Pass Pass South 4±! West Pass Today s column returns to an online duplicate bridge tournament where thirty tables vied for top honors. Of the thirty tables, only two tables managed to find the game with today’s cards for the North/South team. One team found a 3NT contract and made two overtricks. Today’s hand was played in 44. How well did thc South declarer do with his opening bid of 44? Learning from others is an important part of anyone’s education, and learning from bridge mas­ ters like Leo LaSota of Bridge Base Online fame is equally important to your bridge education. What would Leo do on a hand like this one? You guessed it. In third position, with two passes, not vulnerable, six good spades, and a good side suit in clubs, Leo would encourage you to bid 44 and see what happens. Many times, according to Leo, good things will happen to you and your score. Let’s take a look at today’s hand. South took a look at his hand once he picked it up. and, realizing that he would be the third bidder, had in mind his bid even before the others had bid before him With fourteen high card points, a singleton in hearts, and a hope that partner would have something. South bravely bid 44 shutting out everyone at the table. All passed, and lhe contract was 44 with South playing lhe hand. West chose the Kf as her lead, a strong lead from a sequence, planning to drive out the A4 and establishing the Qf as a winner for lhe East/West team. With thanks to his partner North. South surveyed lhe North hand and liked what he saw. There was a bit of trump support, two valuable aces, one in diamonds and one in hearts, and three clubs which might come in handy later on in the play of thc hand. Nodding that he was ready, North called for the A4 and played one of his two diamonds from his hand. South saw that he had to make an unorthodox move to make use of lhe hearts. Whai looked like three winners in hearts was deceiving. Playing a heart to his KV would leave South in a pickle. There would be no way or no entry back to the other two heart tricks. You can bet that East/West would not be helping South out by leading hearts to those good tricks. South realized the importance of using the hearts for two tricks if he was unable to use them for three. South, on the second trick, played the A* a key play for his plan. He played the KV from his hand, and since he was still on the board, he promptly played the Q* using two good hearts immediately. From his hand. South pitched the losing diamond on lhe Q* feeling satisfied with that effective move. In his hand, there were now only clubs and spades with hearts and diamonds gone. South had made the diamond loser go away by that play. Next, South ltd thc 104, probably not best, but was trying to tempt East to play thc K4. East ducked smoothly, and South played the Q4 winning the trick. Thc trouble with that play is that South used two honors to work thc finesse. Another time, it might be a better move to play a low card from the dummy, planning the finesse with the Q4 and using only one honor. As it turns out on this hand, it really did not matter, as South, after winning thc Q4, played thc A4 and dropped thc K4 from East. West would get one trump trick with thc good J4 later on. Putting West on lead was part of South’s plan, and South led a small spade lo West’s winning J4. Remember West’s opening lead of the Kf hoping to set up,,the Q4? West played the Qf but was disappointed when South trumped with a small spade. Back in his hand. South began the sec­ ond part of his plan: the club suit. With seven clubs in lhe North/South hands, it was South’s hope that the clubs would split 3-3 with the K4 and thc Q4 outstanding. Accordingly, South first led thc A♦ in case there was a bad club split. All played to thc first trick. South next led thc J4 los­ ing to West’s Q4. Back came another diamond from West, an effective way to drive South out of trumps, but South trumped again. South led another round of clubs, the third round, and was delighted when all played to that trick, with East winning with the K4. With a final trump in his hand and thc thirteenth club. South would be able to trump any lead that East would attempt and would play the last good club for ten tricks taken for the North/South team. With thirty tables playing these same cards, most South players opted for a 14 opening. With help from North, they would arrive at a contract of 24 and no more. All would make the bid plus two overtricks, but it was only this South player who bid thc South hand with a 44 opening bid. With a score of 420. South ended up in second place on this hand with a terrific score of 96.3%. Leo LaSota would be proud of his bridge students who took the experiences that Leo had learned and shared them with others. Thank you, Leo. **»♦♦ Bridge Notes: Learn Bridge in a Day? Class starts on Saturday, March 1.2014 at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center at 9:30 a.m. Call 269-948-4414 to see if there is still room to register. ***** "o'" P^e 3 M°VE’ '/aid <!'e board “and nd Hunt. Hun1'H2O 1,20 in ir Motion therefore requested assignment of its existing contract with the city to M & H Facilities. Stalling and other terms and conditions of the contract will remain unchanged. • Approved lhe sale of lhe city’s 1995 Case Loader through Micdema Auctioneering and Appraisals Inc., as recommended by director of public services Tim Girrbach. • Heard a report from community develop­ ment director John Hart that included infor­ mation about thc demolition of (he former Ace Hardware Toy Box, located al 125 N, Jefferson St. and Ace Garden Center, located at 301 E. State St. He said the Downtown Development Authority will pay for the dem­ olition and has awarded the demolition con- Bonnie Hunilcy >»'" ^ycr ,o sU,rt lhe Pnxc$’; shop for 6 Pm. . Sei a "orh'b*XcUisi<m ilblH1 Monday, MaNh 10.-obeg-n d^. lcr plan for thee c|Uti<m M • Approved a re Retire^ ’the Municipal ^P£yfunding System retirement hea.th tax-prtfer ’ *htch alIows the city W £ k f<|nd ncC(b pn) tccied investments rvlirvc health costs. of lhe vi . Approved Iran f r M > s contract wilh H2O in lrocl op,” F^'«cs. ,I2O in Motion th<• r ()1* < w for lhe city’s waler and waste . j _ ’ hasjoine(i options with the. engining n„n flf BUSINESS BRIEFS Pierce Cedar Creek Institute ha< hired Dr. Sara P^ Syswerda as its new education director to lead the education department and bio­ logical field station. Syswcrda conies from Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Corners where she held the position of post-doc­ toral researcher and Dr. Sara Parr K-12 partnership Syswerda coordinator. ____ bachelor of science Syswcrda holds a degree in biology Conicl * University Uv£lVV IH V.V.'wj-y ' . _ W..J and a doctorate of philosophy wnh with a special special-­ ization in environmental science and policy from Michigan State University. At the Kellogg Biological Station. Syswerda man­ aged lhe teacher professional development programs, supervised graduate students, developed curriculum materials, and worked with teachers and students in 15 schtxil dis­ tricts. She has also been involved with grant writing, including a grant that funded solar panels at Delton Kellogg High School and biotechnology funding tor Plainwell High School. will showcase the great work SCORE mentors and clients have achieved in thc small business world. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce has part­ nered with lhe Grand Rapids SCORE Chapter to provide free business coun­ seling services in Middleville, offered by appointment on Valerie Byrnes the first Wednesday of each month. Barry County Chamber President Valerie Byrnes has also been recognized by SCORE Grand Rapids for five years of voluntary service to SCORE and lhe business commu­ nity. SCORE, the mentorship program for small businesses throughout America, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. I'M- SCORE vol­ unteer mentors have astiMed more than 10 million entrepreneurs in Marling or growing their enterprises and are dedicated to serving another one million b> 3)17. 2014 will be a year-long celebration of the milestone that "LLi.k-TM * •'Suu&r Regina Young has been promoted to envi­ ronmental health director for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. A 25-year employee. Young is the former environmental health supervisor. In her new position, she will be responsible for developing, adminis­ tering, coordinating, evaluating and ensuring thc effectiveness of all of lhe district’s environmenlal health programs. Young also directs professional and support staff in food service, water and other programs and clerical support in thc administration and enforce­ ment of all codes, regulations and policies related to environmental health. Young is a graduate of Ferris State University with a bachelor of science degree in environmental health management. Michigan Deer & ftrtey Expo Mar. 7-B-9 ■ i ioo VIlDMttMwy. Dmm4ai* vt*n S Svajdiscount -nvllon 9n®"4aY • 2 HMft #1 ExteHx *t V Wjx 8tgGM«Tra^Ht ’SEETr»plnllictaiMOt«r.tlk!«r ; Juktjifjndep'erWHtrc » '• t-x* 'c.»sc'o:7»ieMi ’ River Ridge ‘ fraliy, Mar. r Sttrfsy. Mar. 0* - 8xr. -7?n Scntey Mar. 9’ -fciMpm < ... HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday. Feb. 27 — Movie Memories enjoys "Thc Wreck of thc Mary Dcare.” star­ ring Gary Cooper and Charlton Heston, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 — preschool story time explores elephants. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1 — VITA Tax Counseling. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; call 269-945­ 0526 for an appointment Tuesday. March 3 — toddler story time is sly as a fox. 10:30 a.m/. youth chess, 4 to 5; chess club. 6 to 8: genealogy ulub mtcrs.’ft to 8; unplugged game night, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 -- VITA Tax Counseling, 4 to 7 p.m., call 269-945-0526 for an appointment Call Hastings Public Library for more information. 269-945-4263. Must have a CDL and Clean Dover’s License Email resume to john.hendershot@dig-it-inc.com or Fax to: 269-945-3084 rtv<u2: __ ________ . Getting a TAX REFUND? Check out our LOW PRICE QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES f The Lakewood Area Ghoral Society^ Invites YOU to Become a Member in 2014 np Are jou a fun-hung person vho likes to «ng? Do )ou hate choral evpcritnre? ■ Interested in learning and performing choral music? I s IF SO. 1. yl On March J, 2014, the choral society will begin its 29ih season. । ' and we invite you to be our guest at our first rehearsal of lhe new season. • Sunfield United Brctheren Church ■ J 8436 W. Grand Ledge liny. (M-43) Sunfield • 6:30-9:00 p.m. Voice intenfew Information Is aialbble on our website wwwJanmusicorg <> (lick on membership For more Information visit our website or contact •^Robert C. Oster, artistic director and conductor, renjwOvsbcglobal.net ' : 45 INDUSTRIAL OPENINGS 1ST, 2ND AND 3rd SHIFT AVAILABLE. Cant Mg virh «•’ Of iMkfonrsrd lo mefting enj welroming you to lhe choir. Hl-LEX, TRMI & DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN INC. $8- $10.80 Assisted Living Family Home 269-948-9842 http://rjver_-ridge.bLz/ Justin Ian Prpich. West Newton, PA and April Amber Icard. Middleville. Kellen John Seeley, Grand Rapids and Samantha Jo Harthy, Middleville. Hiring for General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. doorinfo, ci • Atom itaits “Specializing in directional drilling" www.dig-it-inc.com v \ j J adult or military ticket HrautgSeMxn • Ask The Exerts TtcklaltCctUfYm> Gtv & BMtMf Qietlxn AUI saidMonday• Set a public hearing for 7 p.m- • March 10. regarding the establishment . industrial development district for JM located on Enterprise Drive. JMJ tom cabinetry for commercial di*P / Mansfield said JMJ is considering a .n cant expansion and the establishment ° .‘j IDD is the first step in the process of eonst cring industrial facilities lax abatements improvements at the site. If approved, these tax abatements would reduce the amount o the real property tax millage rate by 50 Pcr' cent for up to 12 years. DIG-IT, INC IS HIRING!! SUMMIT 9l!3CiriPn, taasiw.ia March7-8-9,2014 • HEAR tract to the low bidder, The cost of demolition V ’* .:ij st-irt!> properties. Hart said dcniolit*°n^^t,cIv.d frc’ soon as thc properties arc cliscon all utilities. Hart said lhe remaining Acc p *$a|e " it*1 East State Street have been listed 0 • .5 |i4'c Miller Real Estate Interested PanltfJ|Sl been scheduling site visits, and at offers have been made. qnj "The properties arc priced fairly • should see some movement by sunin • Redeem thia discount coupon at ot»r... 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Christensen of EDWARf-f - *lH S°Clal Secur,ty fit int« your retirement income strategy was numbered to match lhe description on the by Elaine Carlock Weather continues to make thc news We Werc fortunate to have some thawing clays |;lsl week, which reduced the height of the Miowbanks More wind Thursday brought down more branches. Once the snowbanks melt, there will be big surprises as homeown­ ers find broken limbs and branches that have been hidden by snow for lhe past three months. Tlte Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, March 8. l he meeting will include a speaker, library lime, refresh­ ments, welcome lo any newcomers and con­ genial atmosphere. This meeting will be gin at 1 p.m. al the Freight House Museum. ' The fifth annual “Il’s Art" show went well this past weekend with paintings and other art objects on display in the lobby and thc muse­ um room of the Freight House. Printed guides were on hand for all visitors. Each display guide Eastfrheeb. week’s Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel meeting brought more than 30 people to lhe Ioni.i Heartlands restaurant, which is staffed by culinary stu­ dents, for a bounteous lunch served at thc tables by students. The speaker for the day was a pharmacist from Mcijer who answered many questions from his audience. The first-ever wine-tasting event Saturday evening brought many young patrons who had never been inside the museum. About 50 people attended. The First Congregational Church will hold its second soup supper of this winter season Wednesday. March 5, at 6:30 p.m. Friday. March 7, the Like Odessa Area Historical Society will host a soup supper for thc public w ith a variety of soups, breads and desserts. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Social ’ivcu to collecting dePends nCU\kUril >’? much Thc thought answer probably sources of income — such as earnings front employment and withdrawals from your IRA your a«’e " htnv o,d >oU arc bu| whatever and 401 (k) — you may want to postpone tak­ of uK(; ’ want to consider the beM way ing Social Security until you reach your full >our retir SociaI SeCMrity into retirement age. In fact, you can get even big­ ger monthly checks if you delay taking your Of c er),ent income strategy. ■80 "mil v<?C'ir y°u h;'vc tev^ral ‘,ccade'i '<> benefits beyond your full retirement age, Social v U >ou nughI 1>e Pondering if although your payments will “max out” once a, f- The hCUri,y "iH even be thcrc for you at you reach 70. Keep in mind, though, that •s>Mem >\ S,c issue is thi,t ,hc S0601 Security other factors, such as your anticipated u,orkcr-iA l?pericncing ° S.harp,y Relining longevity, should also enter into your calcula­ ,his ‘neans Hneficinr>’ hl p,ain tions in considering when to take Social in8 to 1 fcwcr WOr . R arc contribut- Security. hooniPen ’ Securily Wh*,e ‘hc bu^ baby As mentioned above, your retirement 0,»- Stih '? ne,i.r,ngL and laki,,g money income may also include withdrawals from 1° pay fU|i °c,a^ Sccunty has enough money retirement accounts, such as an IRA and a b, e Amer benefi,‘i every eligi401(k), along with other investments, such as Co,'eress;’Can Untii 2°38’ accordi”g to the a fixed annuity. And these other accounts are P0’01- beneraI Bud^ct ^^ce- After that quite important, because Social Security pro­ unless eh nts wou,d haVe lo educed vides, on average, only about 4(K< of retire­ Security svogCS are mnde ,O ,hc Social ment income for lhe average 65-year-old today. Consequently, in lhe years and decades Posed Giv^n‘l.cl,i",?,:;i h?VC indccd bc™ pm- before you retire, contribute as much as you until beiem lhi" wc d0 haVC ncar|y 25 years can possibly afford to these other accounts. scems rti * CUIS may ,,Ce^ be n,adc, it Given lhe advances in medical care and the could be n Jb,C lhat 5°me typc of s°lution greater awareness of healthy lifestyles, people OfI solid Pm 10 put SoC,aI Sccuri(y back arc living longer than ever — which means you could spend two. or even three, decades In • i'r°und. When 'hin.klne about >our in retirement. To enjoy those years fully. "“ngs th, °mc' >l,u necd ,o focus on those you’H need adequate income. s'an takin?S!Cil" c,>nIro1 ~ such “ when lo By planning ahead, you can determine how ’“PPlemerS ?X,a! Sc“y and ho"’ ean best to fit Social Security into your retirement Deoena >U"r Soclal Sccuri,y benefits. income strategy. Every move you make to ■ full" rerinS °n When >0U Were born' >our help ‘‘.secure" your retirement can pay off for Social Ser.7^?* a£C- “ far “ oolleeting you in the long nut. This article was written by Edward Jones W. You cin benCfilS' “like,y ci,her 66 or « 62 ge,ling your checks “ early for use by your local Edward Jones Financial ‘ould’be „,l?0U,d?' >0“r ,non,hly P^ems this < dllced by as much as 30% - and you cin'""" “ P^'™3"™1' Consequently, if >°“ ean support your lifestyle fnun other REVISED - NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS FOR THE HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP DRAIN #11 •' Advisor. Ifyou have any questions, contact —. Mark D. 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At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, the Drain Commissioner will have available to review the tentative apportionments against the parcels and municipalities within the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District. The computation of costs of the construction of the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 will also be open for public inspection by any parties interested. The drain assessments against land in Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District will be col­ lected in the same manner as property taxes. If the drain assessments against land are collected by installment, the landowner may pay the assessments in full with any interest to date at any time and there­ by avoid further interest charges. Please contact the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner with any questions about payments of drain assessments. Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code, any owner of land within the drainage district or any city, village, township, district or county feeling aggrieved by the apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner, may appeal the apportionment within ten (10) days after the day of review of appor­ tionment by making an application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. The following.is a condensed description of the several tracts or parcels of land constituting the Hastings Charter Township Drain #1 Drainage District located in the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan and described as follows: . Hastings Township, T3N, R8W: Section 28 - The West 660 feet of the Northwest n. except the North 550 feet and the South 330 feet thereof Section 29 - The Northeast n. The East 450 feet of the Northwest n, except the North 1,165 feet and the South 980 feet thereof NOW, THEREFORE, All unknown and non-resident persons, owners and persons interested in the above­ described lands, and you: Pamela Jarvis, Clerk of Barry County; Jim Brown, Supervisor of Hastings Charter Township; David Solmes, Barry County Road Commission; Coreen Strzalka, Michigan Department of Transportation (MOOT); are notified that at the time and place aforesaid, at such other time and 5 place th*re «»r tn which saidhereby letting may be adjourned. I shall proceed to receiveor bids lor the construction s^ charter Township Dram #1" in the manner hereinbefore slated; and, also, that at such time anrtH?S ^stated above from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon, the ?DMrtfnP aCe, for bene jectlo review COr"P ,he HaS“n9S Charter TownshiP Drain Dfc^tfbe sCb- AND YOU AND EACH OF YOU, Owners and persons interested in the aforesaid lanrto u ohv cited to appear at the time and place of such reviewing of apportionments as aforesaid =are h!' wrth respect to such special assessments and your interests in relation thereto if vou L nd ba he 1 u desire. persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation should on . Varner the Barry County Drain Commissioner, at 269-945-1385, or through the Michioan o^nlacl Russ YS 649-3777 (TDD) before each meeting to require mobility, visual, hearing or other "P® ay Cen,er a (8°° ss,stanco. This review of apportionments is consistent with Section 154 of the Michigan Dra; „ .□« as amended. y " Ufam Code of 1956* as puss Yarger, Barry County Drain Commissioner 77566361 GPS part of step forward in predicting volcanic eruptions by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Two main things most people would like to know about particular volcanoes arc when is the next eruption expected and how big will that eruption be? Scientists in Iceland have taken another step forward in monitoring volcanoes to best predict when they will erupt and even warn people of the size of lhe coming eruption. A volcano named Gnmsvdtn erupted in Iceland in May 2011. Il generated a 12mile-high plume of volcanic debris that temporarily grounded airplanes as far away as Great Britain. The problem wasn’t as great, though, as that which had occurred a year earlier, when another Icelandic vol­ cano erupted. That 2010 eruption — from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano — grounded many flights across northern Europe and made major headlines at the time. The 2011 Gnmsvdtn eruption was recent­ ly written up in the journal Nature Geoscience to illustrate an advance researchers made that may help us with future predictions of volcanic activity, . Because scientists knew the volcano was coming to life, they had placed a global posi­ tioning system monitor on its Hank. About an hour before Grimsvotn erupted, lhe GPS device — rigged lo send readings to scientists in real lime — registered ground movement of a couple of feel. Data from “a GPS site can tell you not only that there's unrest at a volcano, but that it’s about to erupt and then how high its plume will be,” said Sigrun Hreinsdottir, speaking to Nature Geoscience. Hreinsdottir is a geophysicist at the University of Iceland and one of lhe authors of lhe journal article. Obviously, the more information that can be known, the better, when it comes to eruptions. Any information aboul liming can help people evacuate lhe areas likely lo be affected. And knowing how high lhe volcanic plume may reach can help pilots and air traffic controllers as they try- lo adapt to a situation that's rapidly unfolding. Grimsvbln is a truly active volcano, so inquiring minds may want to know why it’s not thoroughly covered in GPS monitors. Thc answer is that much of the volcano lies beneath an ice sheet. Ice sheets have their own movement issues, so monitoring them won’t provide good information about a volcano. Researchers did whal they could to attach a GPS device on a rare, rocky out­ crop above the ice. Next came a bit of math. The researchers didn’t want to just record ground move­ ment, they wanted to estimate what such movement meant for changes in pressure in lhe underground magma chamber. Such pressure tends to correspond lo the size of the eventual ash plume. Seismic instruments have long been used to monitor tremors and give general predic­ tions of when an eruption will occur. But the GPS measurements have the advantage of giving information about lhe size of the eruption to come, Hreinsdottir explained. The new GPS approach with the magma­ pressure calculations still needs further test­ ing. We need another eruption to prove we are right.” Hreinsddttir said. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north ot Hastings city limits �pag«9 Thc Hastings Banner - TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN J look back at the stories dI>o columns on local history lo the Hastings Banner TURNING back the PAGES Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part V NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING fine lake aquatic plant control SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 f^OTlCE IS HBRn y jVlich*9an’ h?sdeterl^ that the Township Board ol the Township of Johnstown, Barry CouhVA and points in pine ,r’?d to renew certain public improvements consisting of the control of aquatic wee. 0 •|mProVornc?nts’'). no ^7 means of periodic removal by chemical harvesting and other methods (t established F)no / rsuanl to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, for the previous y (jeteneined thai 6 Weed Control Special Assessment District. The Township Board has tentative y descried lots ancj ‘ COs'’ °1 said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following following sp5ci J?*rCois of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise ' as$essmont district: FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 . 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Tnefidl diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of lhe museum. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities m the handwriting. Most spellings are faithfulls copied as written. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau. Leta Hyde. Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law. Dr. George R. Hyde and grandson, Dr. George Hyde. 'Dock, ' or Dr. Hyde. 1915. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Talk as her surname. She died from 1879 to 1902.] Thursday, Feb. 20 Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. Mr. Cahill paid me 8 dollars 96 cts. for 24 bushels 69 lbs of corn. 31 cts. a bushel for thc Sunday. Feb. 16 It is a real nice day today. Frances Merlau com, till we see Dr. Hyde. He gave me a 10 here a minute today. She came from meeting. dollar bill. I gave him back one dollar and 4 I let her have some papers to read. A rig came cts. Will Havins here and shoveled a track so from Delton and took the showman to he can draw me a load of wood tomorrow. It is pleasant today. The sun is a shining but it is Cloverdale. Happy George’s show. Susie, John and Willie Deprester here tonight and cold. Mrs. Cahill here this afternoon and cut staid 2 hours. Lottie Fox here tonight. She my blue flannel waist. Birdie here a little brought me rny Bubram Lilly that Nettie Falk while. Willie came down town with her. Hyde gave me for Christinas. The League ?\rthur Turrell here this evening a while. Eva tonight at the M.E. Church. Alzina went to and Ralph Cairns is a little belter. Mrs. meeting this morning. Mrs. Mary Ann Carpenter here a little while. I gave her one of Opals pictures with my glasses on her. 1 Bugbee here today. She said that Mrs. Harthcnijs a very Hide better and Mrs. John patched two night dre*ses and one shirt today Crump is ;f failing all the lime. Mrs. Cahill and swept my bed room undTillcd my tin dish lold me that Alzina Westover and Bell Adams on the stove with snow. It has been so cold and John Deprester, his wife joined lhe and so much sickness that Leta and Lora has Meiluxlist Church today lherc in Prairieville. not been to school since Monday, the tonsilli­ tis to Cairns house over the store in Mr. C.S. Wheeler is Pastor. Prairieville. Another lb. of coffee today 25 Monday, Feb. 17 1 wrote a letter to Evaline Daubney and one cts. A boy bom to Emma Nagles Monica to Electa Withup. It was fearful cold last tonight. Friday, Feb. 21 night, l he windows was frozen and thc milk Bessie Russell birthday today, 10 years, froze in lhe parlor. Alzina washed today. Dock came and brought Leta and Lora to Mrs. Cahill’s birthday today. Dr. Hyde here a school. Will Havins here. He drew me some few minutes. It is a real nice day. Amy Jones wood. Mrs. Carpenter here. Leta and lx»ra Silcox here to see the No. of my cook stove to here, they went home with Dock. Mr. Briggs get an iron for my stove. I saw Pennilian go folks are a moving today to Delton. They by. I ask her how Eva and Ralph was. She bought them a house there and some land. said that Eva sat by the stove with Ralph in John Brigham here tonight. He brought me 6 her lap. They are little better but not out of of Opals picture with my glasses on. [Alzina danger. Dr. McLcay goes there 2 to 3 times a Westover is Hannah’s “hired girl’’ who helps day. I took up my rugs and swept my bed­ with housekeeping. One dollar. I sent my two room all out and made by bed which I always letters to the post office by Ixta and she got have to. Cleaned off my stove and oil cloth me 50 cts. worth of postage stamps. Ralph and blew a ton ot dirt and leaves off from the Cairns has got the tonsillitis and is real sick a bay window by my plants. I sent a handker­ bed. They took Las era out of school. Mrs. chief to Blanch Rhinehard Quenin, Iris Wilcox is taking care of them. Genevieve is Colorado and 4 papers to Mrs. Cahill, birth­ up to Dr. McLeays for his ma is sick. Alzina day PO. Harry Lizzie, Mrs. Jones here. Harry Westover has gone to meeting to lhe M.E. paid me 125 dollars tonight to apply on the Church. The revival meetings begins tonight interest on his mortgage. Estella McDonald bs Mr. Wheeler, our pastor. I have a fearful here with Jennie Holcomb tonight. Mrs. Ball and Fred Bail here. She brought me a ham. headache today. Weighed 24 lbs. 8 cts. a lb. $1.92. I got 2 Tuesday. Feb. 18 It snowed quite a lot last night. I had a dozen of eggs, 12 cts. a dozen, 25 cts and 2 headache today. Mr. Silcox stopped in here lbs. and 10 oz. of butter to apply on note. Will this morning and brought me a little jug of Havens drew me a load of wood this buttermilk-1 saw George and Willie Merlau forenoon. Jennie Holcomb here and paid me So by with Dixie and Jeny. I saw Dr. McLcay the 3 dollars that she borrowed to pay tax. Saturday, Feb. 22 ' •ust go to John Cairns. Eva and Ralph Cairns George W. Colliers birthday 62 today. s sick. Leta and U>ra has just come to school. Do-'k had to go to three places before he George Washington’s birthday today It is lots uld bring them lo school. Il is snowing and wanner today. Orra Storms here today about hl >wii>" lik* fur> ,oda>- Bunkcr Gibbs hcre an hour. Will Willis is out from Kalamazoo ohfto see about some oats for Temple visiting. Eva and Ralph Cairns is better Mrs ^?iw» I did "ol s*1 an>' ,onightHarthom is a little better. I lay <foWn -> or 3 times today. 1 did not feel near as well Sarah Wednesday. Feb. 19 fearful cold today. We can't hardly Silcox here to sell me some butter and eggs. 1 1 ml The wind blows and the snows .o'd her tbm I got some of Mrs. Ball yester­ kt>ep V) the windows is all froze over. Dr. day. W.II Havm, drew me a load of wood. I dr,fb* n • and brought some sweet and sour saw Dr. Hyde go by here today and yesterday. HyJe " lid the train got stuck in the snow L < n0'. 'Cen “5 °f ",c el>il<'ren since last milL He s Jo cofnc back an(j get two b> M,10‘ Lt through. I he train was 4 hours ■“ <“ «< «». nt aX engines to r j d Alzina 10 dollars u- । । iate this n’° . Abe Summerville took a County Graphic was a newsmiv., in Delton.) Only twoX *7"bl,sbed today and scrapped off the side walk horse and bo « a |ilHtf u |)lle. Alzina is John Valentine died today in Hast „^at 1 is butit^Ib,0';.nJ how big IhednBis by the daughters. Etta Tungates. » ironing un,‘‘' Nol a person here but Dock Sunday, Feb. 23 It is nice day today. Ii nin./i । . • Lm and Pr’\>. ’ onl1 came from the southHvde today 1 ’J d Leta and Lora d.d not night. Alzina Westover went to ,n !■'1 H>. . perteet bli/^ । my cllnams all morning. Mr,. Carpenter bn,uP11 School s lrt)n> freezing. Mail me some dutch cheese th n r. wife brought to her. Birdie and Wmb i’'"’’11 J n io I^P Kahunazoo. The train did d° n . ,-nnie ft°,n K u rot thc hiteroeean in here a few minute, when they cam dl,l'“’ nie totiiP1" Jot l<> Kalamazoo at meeting. 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PROPpdtx/ o rsr- AnnPD TO THE EXISTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORDINAL EsSe^CoSaS BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER notice and public hearing. Pciindin . . u noct o! the Improvements may be necessary, without a change in the c nri il Assess™ red®tcrrTlina,,on5 °’^nt sucti rcdeierminations may be made by the Township Board without SEX“■ ’ “ with the provis>ons o{ sajd Act 1gQ Notice was authorized by the Townsb.p Board o. the Totvnsh.p ol Johnstown. Dated: February 775653’f> 2ot4 June Doster, Township Clerk �Rivera Oeft)°and f°r FebruarV at Southeastern Elementary Schoo ay Bansemer, joined here by teacher Dan Benningfield Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for February are (from left) Katie Pattok. Thomas Roscoe, Brittany Wurm and August i or * Hastings Exchange Club Cody Todd (from left) Kaden Morgan and Emma Alexander, pictured here with teacher Ben Wilson, are the Young Citizens for February at Central Elementary School. announces February Young Citizens St. Rose sixth graders Makayla Casarez and Evan Murphy, named their school’s Young Citizens for the month of February, are joined by principal Kyle Welter and teacher Amy Murphy. Auction \ T -AUCTIONEERS- |\\ ° KENDALL TOBIAS.................. Hasting* 945-5016 Vi £ TONY MOOREHEAD............. Assisting Auctioneer XJ~ VINCENT VERDUIH. » o«.« Assisting Auctioneer * PUBLIC AUCTION FM„ FEB. 28 AT 10:30 A.M. Small Business, You’re a BIG deal to us! W LOCATION: In Hastings at the Thomas Jefferson hall, 328 S. Jefferson St. THIS WILL BE A NICE AUCTION TO ATTEND «C. ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, PRIMITIVES, HOUSEHOLD, TOOLS & MORE! Key Man & Buy-Sell Funding ESOP’s 401(k) Health Insurance Financial Planning • • • • • ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES; Sunbeam binder; Hack amethest dish­ es; Italy dishes; pink depression; green depression; mixer; deep dryer. Franciscan ware; very nice Chenille bedspreads; Hyofyn USA pottery nut crackers; S&P sets; several ribbons on reels; can opener, milk glass cream & sugar, towels; wash clothes; figurines; candlewick; grease gun; egg plate; RCA ele. tubes; pipe cutters; Fbpe Gossler china; Mosaic; motorized Lotto machine; juke glass, Johnson Bros England dishes; candle holders. Fire King; heiriocm lace bed setting; wooden wall mask; 4 track stereo tapes; old bottles; candy dih, glass; 1940 radio op book; 1900 gas engine book olive relish tray; Preime gold dishes, bottles; Myott Staffordshire England dishes; fcrk coffee pots; 1950 John F. Rider book; !ea pots; AmeTs cantster set; soup cups; cups; bowls; vases; Easter Bunny plates; crystal dishes; eggshell Georgian homer Laughlin d.shes; htrapowtr, jump starter, several Ph: (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St, Hastings, MI www.discQy.eryfiiianciaIlk.com Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC ■ I I I I I baskets. 7ZMMGZ PUBLIC NOTICE OF STATE-OWNED OIL AND GAS RIGHTS TO BE OFFERED FOR LEASE AUCTION Lands under consideration tor oil and gas leasing include acreage in the following counties BARRY. CHEBOYGAN. CLARE. CRAW­ FORD. GENESEE, GRAND TRAVERSE. ISABELLA. JACKSON. KALKASKA. LAPEER, LENAWEE. MECOSTA. MIDLAND. MONT­ CALM. OSCEOLA. AND SANILAC. On May 1.2014. the Department of Natural Resource* (DNR) will offer, at an cral-bd pubbe auction, approximately 22 000 acres of state-owned O'! and gas lease rights in those M.ch-gan counties indicated herein More deta led information regarding local-on of the nominated paroefs can bo found at http //www micfvgan gov.' dnr/1.1607,7-153-10371_14793-30912-,00 html or by casing 517­ 284-5844 Wntion comments by interested partes relative to the dass-tcation of any desenpbon must be received by tho Minerals Management (MM) at the address spec.-'ied here.n NO LATER THAN Apnl 4, 2014 Any request for chartge tn classification will be considered by the DNR prior to offering the lease nghts ot pub'-c auction, with f nal classifica­ tion to be set at tne solo dscretion of the Director of tne DNR ,_LOTS OF SURPRISES._______ Go to www.auctlonzlp.com #23371 for __________________ pictures.__________________ I] Kendall Tobias, Auctioneer l-269-945-5(M6 ALL ABOARD! Autumn Fox (left) and Aaron Gole are Star Elementary School’s Young Citizens for February. They are joined by teacher Dawn Secord. Registration of bidders will beg n at 8 00 a m on Thursday. May 1. 2014 and continue throughout the auction Reg strut-on w 11 be at tho Lansing Center, 333 E MiCtegan Avenue. Lansing. Ml. Bids may be submitted by individuals of legal age a partnership, corporation, or o’her legal entity qualified to do busmess in M>ch gan Pros pectve bidders will be requ red to subml a void government-wsued ohoto identification (ID) which may be retained by DNR staff untl b dder cards are returned end all successful bids are pad m full In ^dd ton if tho bidder Is not on tho authorized bidder lisL they be required to submit a security deposit lo order to register. Ti n tecunty depesd must be a cashier s check or money order m the InLrd cf $5 000 made payable to ’State of Michigan * The secunty * . wl f be returned to tne reg-stered b-dder offer tneir b dder card °CP7T,ned and al] successful bids are paid m full Prospective bldJ" JXonUctKimberly Venn..1517.2M.59t2or d "-sramlchlgan.gov prior to the auction to confirm they are on Vtnn*rth3nzcd bidder l.st (In order to be placed on the authorized the «uu’» individual must have been a successful b4der at a bidder115 • Q, Mich-gan 0.1 and Gas Lease Aud>on net have an pie*-0^ f balance owed and not be on the DNR Hold Action List) 0Ut£ u «f Irnse rights wi’l bcg:n at 9 00 a m atu minimum b d of andI wiii contnue untl all desenpt ens have been offered 510 P«r • . tn(J au-t;gn s end and at tn© option of the DNR. parcels Add.tonai r flf0 receiver! may be reoffered at a minimum b d of for which no p' S2 P* a?L-u, must M e«-t> •< «*1cl °'J1 •H successful b ds Prospective bidders who do not rights wti cn re • fe W(th (he DNR though pnot leasing have »n must pay at least cne-half of lhe TOTAL f 5tate-o*n<7 ^.rt-ted chock, cash etn check or money order Bonus b-d W be estM*ahed by fl ng with the MM th»ec tetters A^^XptabtetotneDNR one of which must be a bank. In DNR accept ’site drafts* even if noted as a -ZefO- 0# llO ’ da/ s te dr8n , _ .howi,ng the legal dosenpt on of lhe lands ah aud>on cflU ^L"od end parcel dasvficat.ons w C be available ,0 at http //wwrw michgin gov/dnr/0.4570 7-153} P’«^:,10>Zi«u4(WhtmlorbycontacLngDNR-MM RO Box ?0363 1,69° 48909-7952. telephone 517 284 6844 | Welcoming 3's, 4’s, and young 5’s aboard Noah’s.. preschool Looking for an educationally sound caring. Christian preschool? Check us out todayl (269) 945-5463. ext. 3008 or noahsarkschoclorg Northeastern Elementary School’s Young Citizens for February are John Solmes (left) and Kayla Willard, pictured here with teacher Dawn James �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN DELTON KELLOGG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DELTON, MICHIGAN Spouse may be covered? too by Vonda VanTII Social Security Pub^. A/f , , If you have a spouse who does income or who earns less th™ i, ‘ nrn an spouse (including a same-sex s™^0, y°l,r entitled to Social Security based on your record. * cs benefits Social Security will look -»» .. >0 ™*e sure both spouses icceiv^*'1’1*” mum Social Security bennr, 5 1 ° max,‘ whether based on each P°ss’blc, record or the higher wave ef°US^ S carn*nSs Your spouse may same way that you apply for k* ^ncfi,s ,he own record. He or she may On >our benefits as early as age 62. ^r 1^" of the full retirement benefits nt “full retire­ ment age.” The benefit amount your spouse may receive at full retirement age may be as much as one half of your full benefit. If your spouse opts for early retirement, the benefit may be as little as a third of your full benefit amount. Note that benefits paid to your spouse do not decrease your benefit amount. If you have already reached full retirement age but continue to work, you may apply for retirement benefits and request to have the payments suspended until as late as age 70. This would let you earn delayed retirement credits that will mean higher payments later but still would allow your spouse to receive a -for benefits. thc fastest, easiest, and mos enicm Way apply online. You may. t WWw socialsceurity.gov/applyonl*”* c°mp!ete your application in as little as 15 minutes. Due to a Supreme Court decision, we now are able to pay benefits to some same-sex couples. We encourage people who think they mayPbe eligible to Decedent's Trust TO ALL CREDITORS: S CJ"or'John R Fehsenfeld. DOB: H»!,h9o° JSN: xxx'«-209O. who lived al 1759 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan died 02/01/2014. There is no personal representative of the settlor’s estate to whom Letters of Administration have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against lhe John R. Fehsenfeld Trust dated 7/24/1997 (as amended), will be forever banned unless presented to Joan M. Fehsenfeld Trustee(s) within 4 months after tho date of publication. Laura E. Radio P72886 Bndgewalor Place. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501-0352 616/336-6000 Joan M. Fehsenfeld 1759 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 77565337 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Woodmansee, a married man and Cheryl Woodmansee, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 5. 2007, and recorded on November 26, 2007 in instrument 20071126­ 0004539, and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Loan Servicing. LLC as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Eight and 50/100 Dollars (S87.568.50). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 ;00 PM. on March 20. 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Townsh-p of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a Point on the North­ South 1/4 hne of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Distant South 00 Degrees 33 Minutes 15 Seconds East 4288.15 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 1; thenco South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 06 Seconds East, 111.28 feet: thence North 04 Degrees 52 Minutes 09 Seconds East 173.87 feet to the South l.ne of Chippewa Trail; thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 06 Seconds West 126.68 feet along said South line to a Point which Les 5.27 feet (Recorded as 5.32 feet) East of tho Northeast corner of Lot 54 of tho Plat of Al-GonQuin Shores, according to the recorded Plat there­ of as recorded in Libor 3 of Plats on Page 55; thence South 00 Degrees 40 Minutes 26 Seconds West 116.12 feet (recorded as South 01 Degrees 11 Minutes 00 Seconds West 116.10 feet); thence South 04 Degrees 50 Minutes 21 Seconds West 31 22 feet to a Point on tho East line of said Lot 54 /recorded as South 05 Degrees 22 Minutes West L 21 feet- thence South 04 Degrees 50 Minutes 21 c/mnds West 26.87 feet (recorded as South 05 nnarees 22 M;nutcs West 26 87 feel); thence 03 Degrees 06 Minutes 30 Seconds West 142 65 feet (recorded as South 03 Degrees 38 Mnutes 22 Seconds West 142.55 feet) to an I £?rnpdiate Traverse Uno of the Shore of KSu* Lake; thenco South 67 Degrees 12 co Seconds East 12.59 feet (recorded as 66 Decrees 41 Minutes East 12.59 feet) S|OU raid Intermediate Traverse Uno to lhe along sai of Lol 54 of mo Plats of Al-GonSoutheast u d!ng 10 !ho Recorded Plat thereOuin Shote^. acco 3 of Piats on pflgo 55; of aS Rf$Sh 6^ Degrees 27 Minutes 10 Seconds thence Nortn |ntorrnedjato Traverse East 5 05 ! Norfh-South 1/4 line; thence North 00 Une to said N 15 Seconds west 145.54 feet Degrees 33 ^'’* Sou(n 1/4 line to tho point ol along said Non Land |yjng Mid Beginning. e9fse Line and tho Shore of Intermedia^ |(miled by lbc extension of lhe Algonqu.n Laxe Sidelines. oeriOd shall bo 6 months from The redemptto > uniess determined abanthe date of with MCLA 600.3241a. m donod ,n redemption P*"od shall be 30 days fjmthe date of such;sa> «■ cl0SUf0 mIo under 7lho P'OPcf|y 'kwiid Judicature Act of 1961. Chapter 32 of *h aOO^278 *h0 borrower will bo hold Xjrsuant to MC . 600^n who buys the property al & ’ble to tf’° sale or to the mortgage £3’rifor9d3^'n9 ,he P,°POr,V 9 redemption P^Q 2oi4 FeSn^n p!M5fl STEPHEN L. LANGELAND. P.C. A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be l.mited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by David M.fler and Denna L. Miller to Omni Family Credit Union, nka Omni Community Credit Union dated June 20. 2003 and recorded on July 1, 2003 at Document No. 1107490 Barry County Records. No proceedings have been insti­ tuted to recover any part ol the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be duo on the debt is $41,764.50. • The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on March 6. 2014 at 10:00 a.m., local time, at tho East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml. The property will bo sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 5 % per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses duo under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The land Is located In tho County of Barry, State of Michigan and Is described as: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL OF LAND IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION 32. DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 01 ’50’ WEST 683.24 FEET FROM THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SAID SECTION; THENCE CONTINU­ ING NORTH 89 DEGREES 01’50' WEST ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE 453.75 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 3525’ WEST PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH­ WEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 272.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 01’50’ EAST. 453.75 FEET TO SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE SS^S’ EAST ALONG SAID LINE 272.25 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING. COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SECTION 32 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 01’50’ WEST 683.24 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 UNE OF SECTION 32 TO THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35’14’ WEST 272 25 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35T4’ WEST 324.72 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 59 DEGREES SS^O’ WEST 660.93 FEET ALONG CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PROPERTY UNE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 01’50" EAST 579 17 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ’ COMMENCING AT THE CENTER 1/4 POST OF SECTION 32. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 01’50" WEST 683.24 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 32. TO-THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32 THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35’14’ WEST 951 88 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE FOR THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 35’14’ WEST 365.69 FEET ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES lTo5’ WEST 674.40 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH1/8 LINE OF SECTION 32; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 12’07- EAST 749.75 FEET ALONGi THE WEST’ LINE OF SECTION 32; THENCE So£J 4 DEGREES 3620- EAST 775,29 FEET^ONr CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY PROPf^otv UNE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ER WITH RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGR^S ACROSS CONSUMERS POWER coSmnv LAND ADJOINING THE NORTHERLY DESCRIBED PARCEL umMfcRLY SIDE OF TAX ROLL NUMBER: 08-09-032-OOfi in Which has tho address oti w n. Battle Creek, Ml 49017-8203 Sheffield Rd., s:ilo\he9pmpo^VaV^?XoXy f° i°*in9 the mined to be abandoned^ S?’ Un,ess deter* 600.3241(a). in which case S fed<S MCL^ than bo thirty (30) days lrom the date OfX Omni Community Credit Union Dated: January 30, 2014 By: Stephen L Langeland (P32583) BUSINESS ADDRESS; Stephen L Langeland. P.c Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 269/382-3703 Social Security Knapp St. NE. Grand R‘>P“ls Ml 4W ar via to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. For more inform^ 2013 Bond Improvements Delton Kellogg Community Schools Owner: Delton Kellogg Community Schools 327 N. Grove Street Delton, Ml 49046 Archltect/Englneer: Kingscott Associates 229 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 335 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 Phone (269) 381-4880 (269) 381-910 Fax . Construction Manager: Miller-Davis Company 1029 Portage Street Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 (269) 345-3561 (269) 345-1372 Fax The Owner Delton Kellogg Community Schools and Miller-Davis Company will receive sealed Bids for tho Bid Categories described in the Project Manual for the above ref­ erenced Construction Management Project until 3:00 PM, local time Tuesday, March 18,2014. Bids received after 3:00 PM will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened in the High School Auditorium at 3:30 PM. Bids shall be mailed, or delivered in person, before the 3:00 PM deadline, to Delton Kellogg Community Schools, Attention Mr. Paul Blacken, 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Ml 49046 They will be opened publicly and read aloud immediately after the bid time. All Bids will be evaluated at a later date. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 14-026618-DE Estate of Robert S. Hudley. Date of birth 10/16/1942. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Robert S. Hudley. who lived at 2043 Island Drive’ Wayland. Michigan died 06/23/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Barbara A Caddick. named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 206 W Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after tho date of publication of this notice Date 02/24/2014 Edward Malmzak P17018 429 Turner Avenue NW Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504 (616) 454-5443 Barbara A Caddick 761 Twin Lakes NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 (616) 942-5567 rnaua Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE: PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BEL^WCFOU ARETNJTCTTVE-MILtWfOUTY. .. ATTN PURCHASERS:This sale may be rescinded by lhe foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return d the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, p*us Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - De’ault has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacey G. Wyman, as a single man and Daphne Kern, as a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to First NLC Financial Services. LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 20. 2004, and recorded on June 1, 2004 in instrument 1128516, and assigned by said Mortgagee to WELLS FARGO BANK. NA. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST. MORT­ GAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2004-HE2 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three and 62/100 Dollars ($233,353.62). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on March 6. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as Commencing at the West 1/4 Post of Section 17. Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence East along the East and West 1/4 hne of said Section a distance of 412.5 Feet to tho Place of Beginning, thence con­ tinuing East along said East and West 1/4 line. 99 Feet; thence North parallel with the West lino of said Section 17. a distance of 330 Feet; thence East parallel with the said East and West 1/4 lino 231 Feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 275 Feel; thence West parallel with said East and West 1/4 lino 462 Feet; thence North parallel with said West Section hne 715 Feet, more or less, to lhe North hne of tbo Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 17; thence West along said North hne 280.5 Feet to the West line of said Section 17; thenco South along said West Section line 792 Feet, more or less, to a point which lies North 528 Feel from said West 1/4 post ot said Section 17; thence East parallel with said East and West 1/4 line 412.5 Feel; thence South parallel with said West Section hne 528 Feel to The Place of Beginning. Subject to Easement over tho South 33.00 Feet for parallel h gbway purposes. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tno borrower will be held responsible lo the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 6, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy 3*°^00 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File W97911F02 (02-06)(02-27) (77*44210 „ Project: www.socialsecunty g0'nc*scxcouples. Vonda VanTtl is the piddle affair specialist for West Michigan. Yau may Write her LEGAL NOTICES notice to creditors SECTION 00030 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 775wa75 The Owner intends to award Contracts on or about April 1, 2014. A Pre-Bid Meeting will take place on March 4, 2014 at 3:45 PM local time, in the High School Cafeteria at Delton Kellogg Community Schools, 327 N. Grove Street. All prospective Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bld(s) shall accompany each Proposal. All Contractors bidding on Work in excess of $50,000.00 must be bondable and must include in their Proposal the cost for furnishing a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond listing Delton Kellogg Community Schools as Obligee. (Refer to Specification Section 00600.) A single contract will be awarded to each Prime Contractor for all the work described in the construction documents. Please note that separate accounting and billings will be required for District Bonds - Proposal No. 1 and Proposal No. 2. A Cost Break down for District Bonds - Proposal No. 1 and Proposal No. 2 will be required for the apparent low bidder at the post bid interview. Please refer to the con­ struction drawings and the site plan at the end of this section for delineation of the pro­ posals. All Proposals shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement dis­ closing any familial relationship (or lack of a relationship) that exists between the Owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Community Schools or the Superintendent of the School District. The District shall not accept a Bid that does not Include a swom and notarized Disclosure Statement. (Refer to Section 00420 - Familial Statement of Disclosure.) . , i \ f * -J-’ • t “Brddrng Documents may be obtained by submitting a deposit ot $300.00 in the fojm of a signed Bid Deposit Card to The Order Desk at Kai Blue (1-600-522-0541 or printin^.@Jsa!blufiXQn)). Release of Bid Deposit Card will be made when documents, including all Addenda, are returned to Kai Blue in Good condition within thirty (30) days after bids are awarded. Unsuccessful bidders not returning documents within thirty (30) days will forfeit their deposit. Successful bidders may obtain additional bid docu­ ments at no charge (except shipping) by contacting Kai Blue. Plans and Specifications will be on file for reference at the following locations: 1. Miller-Davis Company 1029 Portage Street Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 2. Kingscott Associates 229 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 335 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 3. MHC/ReproMAX Kal-Blue 401 Hall Street SW, Suite 431 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 4. Builder's Exchange of K alamazoo 3431 E. Kilgore Road Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 5. Builder’s Exchange ol Grand Rapids 4461 Cascade Road SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49506 6. Builder’s Exchange of Lansing 1240 E Saginaw Street Lansing, Ml 48906 7. Construction Association of Michigan 43636 Woodward Avenuo Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 8. Reed Construction Data Document Processing Center 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 500 Norcross, GA 30092-2912 Submit Bid in an opaque envelope. Before sealing the envelope, check to be sure that: a 1. Two (2) copies of the Proposal Form are signed. 2. The Base Bid amount is filled in, 3. All applicable Alternate amounts are filled in. 4. The Bid Security is included. 5’ All Addenda are acknowledged. 6 Signature Authorization is included. 7 Cost of Performance and Payment Bonds is included in the Proposal, if applicable. a Two (2) copies of the sworn and notarized Familial Statement of Disclosure are included. (Public Schools only.) On tho outside of the envelope identify: 1 The Project by name. Architect’s Project number, and location. 2 Bidder's name and complete address. 3 Bid Category Number(s) and Description(s). it -c the oohey of Dolton Kellogg Community Schools and M.ller-Davis Company that no and womens business enterprises shall have an equal opportunity to partici­ pate as Contractors for this project. M Ii»r Davis Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we fully and actively supM rt Lflual opportunities for everyone. All qualified bidders are encouraged to submit p oosal tor this project regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation^age. national origin, disability or veteran status. fcs aii Rids submitted shall remain valid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the Bid n t Tho Owner and Miller-Davis Company reserve the right to waive any irregular­ ities reject any or all Bids, or accept any Bid, which, in their opinion, will serve their Trott A . gcrVlCer Attorneys For stXi34-5422 3144°Northwo^higan 48334^ Farmington H'»’* F'lo *43^21°3^° (02'20)(03-13) r.'WMCu bast interests. �pa$« 12 - Thursday. February 27. 2014 - Tho Hastings Banner DIARY, continued from page Hxdc a horse back on the nm this forenoon. then in a li«le while he went back with Dr. ffyde, then Dock went back home again. Then in a link N*hile he went south again. Ralph and Eva i« better. It is pretty sloppy in thc road now. Mrs. Marj Ann Bo|d long time this afternoon. “ inp times loqg ago. Mrs. Collier s just from Ella McLeays where hule L. Genevieve, nicy are up there s BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE ... Tuesday, March 4, Organizational Meeting - 4:00 pm Monday, March 10, Appeal Hearing - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00 to 4:u p Tuesday, March 11, Appeal Hearing - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm & 6:00 to 9:00 pm The Board of Review will meo! as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests and to equalize the 2014 assessments. By Board f050^11' / residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received by Ma 10, 2014. Written protests should be mailed to: BOARD OF REVIEW, 7350 LI SEY RD., PLAINWELL, Ml 49080. The tentative ratios and lhe estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2014 are as follows: Agricultural........ 39.35%............. 1.2706 Commercial........ 53.88%............. 0.9280 Industrial............. 47.82%............. 1.0456 Residential.........47.64%............. 1.0495 Personal............. 5£LQQ%............ WQQ (ADA) Americans with Disabilities Notice Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tne Clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of hearing. This notice posted in Compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and with the Americans with Disabilities Act Contacts -* Clerk - Jennifer Goy 269-664-4522 Supervisor - Thomas Rook 616-299-6019 TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be hold by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on March 19, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Item(s) to bo considered at this Public Hearing Include, In brief, the following*. 1. A request by Christopher Knapp, 10747 Boniface Pt Dr. Plainwell. Ml 49080, for tho construc­ tion of a 12' x 14' add.lion to a principle residence that is non-conforming due to failure to moot tho front yard setback requirement pursuant to section 6.19 ‘Exception to Non-Conform.ng Use Expansion’. Tho subject parcel is 10747 Bon face Pt. Dr Plainweil. Ml 49080, Parcel number 08-12-006-017-15 and is located in the R2 Zoning district. 2. A request by Christopher Knapp, 10747 Boniface Pt Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080. for tho construc­ tion an B'xlZ' shed located inside of the front setback area pursuant to section 4.20 ’Residential Accessory Buildings’. The subject parcel is 10747 Boniface Pt Dr. Plainwell. Ml 49080. Parcel number 08-12-006-017-15 and is located in the R2 Zontng district. 3. A request by Chnstcphor Knapp, 10747 Bonifaco PI Dr Plainwell. MI 49080. for tho construc­ tion of an 8'x24’ addition to an existing accessory building that is located on an otherwise vacant lot pur­ suant to section 4 20 •Res.dential Accessory Buddings’. Tho subject parcel is 10768 Boniface Pt Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080 Parcel number 08-12-200-004-00 and Is located in tho R2 Zoning District. 4. A request by Armando Ayala, 11015 Woodward Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080, for the construction of a 30'x40‘ accessory building to be located on a vacant lot pursuant to section 4.20 ’Residential Accessory Buddings*. The subject parcel is 08-12-008-009-14 and is located across tho street from tho 11015 Woodward Dr. Plainwell. Ml 49080 and is located in the R2 Zoning District. 5. Such other and further matters as may properly come before tho Planning Commission for this meeting. All Interested persons are Invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the above Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being con­ sidered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth above. Jim Stonebumcr, Township Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE/SITE PLAN REVIEW TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that thc Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hcaring'regular meeting on JJidnftdAY. March 19, 2014. at the Rutland Charter Tbwnship Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan, commencing at 7:30 gdiL as required under the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed itcm(s) to be considered at this public hearing include the following, in summary*: 1. Special Exception/Land Use application and Site Plan Review for a proposed Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Restaurant with a drive thru service lane at 1025 W M-43 Hwy, (comer of Cook Road and W M-43 Hwy, just east of the hotel). This property, Parcel # 08-13-013-001-95 is currently zoned C-3. General Business. Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Section 220-59 requires a Special Use Permit for this request Property is described as: RUTLAND TOWNSHIP COM AT NW COR SEC 13 T3N R9W TH S 00 DEG 45' 49” E AL E LI SEC 13 1854.48 FT TO SLY ROW L! HWY M-43 FOR POB TH S 00 DEG 45' 49” E 250.91 FT TH SWLY 610.58 FT AL CURVE TO LEFT PARALLEL WITH & 395 FT SLY OF CNTRLI HWY M-43 & CURVE WITH RADII’S OD 7314.44 FT & CHORD BEARING S 81 DEG 53' 36" W 610.4 FT TH N 10 DEG 29' 53" W 250 FT TO SLY ROW U HWY M-43 TH NELY 653 1 FT AL CURVE TO RIGHT WITH RADIUS OF 7564.44 FT & CHORD BEARING N 81 DFG 58* 32“ E 652 9 FT topob 2. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that thc Application for Special Use and Site Plan Review along with the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, tand Use Plan, and Lind Use Plan Map of the Township may be exam­ ined at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours on any day except public and legal hol­ idays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and Including the day of this public hearing, and may further be examined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. You are Invited to attend this heanng. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be submitted in lieu of a regnal appearance by writing to the Township Clerk at the Tuwnship Hall, 2461 Heath Road, tilings, MI 49058, at any tune up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning 41 «idpub“e . • This notice is J»»?'d lllcT?!“nkC: "’"h.l’'\2.n,°.f 197,; as ainc"dcJ (Oren Mutiny Act). MCLA 41.72a 12) n d die Americans wjUi Disabilities Act (ADA). Charter Township will prm-ide neossary reasonable auDlUiy aids and services, such as siftners (or B,ulS,nit impoi'‘d Jud,o*epes of printed matmals bemj considered at the meeting, to individu- ’u wall disabili,ieS..lt.thc do*n 10 haVe Ix,a and J-ora takc ihCt '. j>q. tomorrow. Alzina ^1 toniX to the league. Arthur TUrrcll here t0 chaILe hi< clothes. He had just £” '“i*,o Dr- McU‘ys-He ” .1 s'nt 18 cts’hjjtmmps fl,r one sct of s,ar THE ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell. Ml 49080 on the folio ing dales. 775&S337 catch the ionsi||itis Their folk* h;ls ‘L Lottie Fox here tOni } k Hydes hired girl. She upun reasonable notice lo the Rutland Charter ” «hin Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids nr services should contact TownshjPJ-j‘charter Townsh.p Clerk by writing or calling lhe Township. C‘ circus animals and 2 sets of Noah’s Ark with animals. CoJ0rcd and stand alone on card­ board for Lcia Lon and Opal Hyde. I wrote hereto '° L1'nnda Murph.*- U=<a and Lora the n?rBO 10 schuo1 l-cU1 h‘, r"5 ‘i he Office. Susie Deprester here today and Umil> Arm5tron„ here and Sarah Bailie Johnson here after my carpet stretcher but it was not at home Alzina is « washing today. I saw a big |oad Qf furniture go by this after­ noon to the McLeay store. Mrs. Gosses furni­ ture for the Mort. Mrs. Cahill here and tried on my waist. Carpenter here tonight a good while and Nina Brandsetter here. I got a letter from Eleanor Collier tonight. She says that Libbie Co||icr is dead. n Tuesday, Feb. 25 Eva Collier Caims birthday, it is a real nice day today. Leta and U)ra rode with Dock to school this morning. Leta brought me some milk. I walked on the walk to Mrs. Carpenters, h Was on|y a very little ways. I had not sat more than a minute when Alzina came after me. Mre. Cahill had come to try on my dress sleeves. So I came right back. I let her take a ten dollar bill to get 5 yards more of blue flannel like my waist for a skirt and cam­ bric for the lining* She will get it for mc.I can’t gel down town. I can’t walk so far. My head is so bad. Alzina Westover went to revival meeting tonight. I was all alone. Willie Merlau came and brought me some salt pickels then he went to meeting. Dock brought my Telegraph from the office tonight. Frankie Doster here today. There was another big load of furniture came today again. A meeting every day and every night. Wednesday, Feb* 26 It is a beautiful day today. The snow is all going off. Tlic wagons is a running lots. Leta and Lora came to school with Dr. Hyde. Bum Branstetter here todaj. Dr. Hyde here. Susie Deprester here most all day. I sent by Susie and got 25 cts. worth ofigrayham crackers and 10 cts. worth of candy creams and 10 cts. worth of pecan nuts by Dr. Hyde. I had such a bad headache this afternoon. Mrs. Carpenter here twice. 1 gave her some of my pickels and com and some pickels to Susie Deprester and some grayham gems and some candy to Willie Leo Deprester. Dr. McLeay's team brought a big load of furniture to thc new store today. Will Hnifts came and piled Up TK girls top EK b district opener Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basket­ ball team won its first ever Class A Stale Tournament game Monday, topping visiting East Kentwood 34-28. The Trojans earned a spot in last night’s District Semifinals al East Grand Rapids High School, against Grand Rapids Christian, with lhe victory. Kelli Graham led thc Trojans with 11 points and 13 rebounds, adding four steals as well. Victoria Fuller chipped in ten points, five rebounds and two steals, and Erin Scheidel hit three three-pointers in the second half to help TK put thc game away, finishing with nine points. It was as tight affair, until the second half. East Kentwood led the game 10-9 at the half. The Trojans took control with a 15-7 run in the third quarter. TK head coach Jessee Bays was pleased with the defense and rebounding provided by Kaylin Johnson and Syd Krol. Krol had six rebounds and johnson five. He was also pleased with the energy Grace Possctt. Jenna Shoobridge and Lauren Ricketts provided off the bench. Ottawa Hills was scheduled to meet in the other district semifinal at East Grand Rapids High School Wednesday. The semifinal win­ ners will meet for the district championship Friday at 7 p.m Tile Trojans ended the regular season Friday with a 46-21 loss at home against OK Gold Champion South Christian. 1116 Sailors capped oft’a perfect 20-0 reg“w season and 104) OK Gold run with the ",clory* TK ends with a record 5-5 in the league. Cassie Vredcvoond had >en P°'n,s 10 lhe Sailor team which had H different gir s “0drcMRifteeB^“■“nad,ledsevenp0, AH interested P‘r50ns are inviU<l lu be l’riWnl ,or “"""‘nls and suggestions al this public hearing* TK ’5-d in \ d ^ quarter and then Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Townihlp pushing the). ,c opt\q |0 by the half. my wixxl that he has drawed. Alzina Westover went to meeting today again. There is a meet­ ing every day and every night to the M.E. C hurch. Little Opal i$ here with me tonight and stayed all night. She is a lamb in my eye and my little Cleo Little dead lamb. I got another cat-a-log tonight. I took a big black pill. 20 past 9 o’clock tonight. Thursday. Feb. 27 It is a nice day. The sleighing is all gone. I took quinine today. I am sick. I sent a line to Wells Richardson and Co. for sample pkg. of diamond dyes and a card for the baby, Burlington. Vermont. Leta and lx>ra here. Dock took Opal home tonight. Ralph Wise here and ate dinner with us. I sent 12 cts. by Leta and got me a gallon of kerosene oil. Mrs. Bugbcc here a little while today. Will Havins drew me a load of my worxl today. Mrs. Brczcc died today down by Mrs. Vandcbrooks by the lake at her sons. ] sent some papers to George Colliers and some to Mary Steptoes. Friday, Feb. 28 It is a real nice day today. Not a bit of snow in thc road but plenty of mud. Mrs. Cahill here to try un my dress waist. Leta and Lora came to school. Bunker Gibbs here and paid me for 8 bushels of my oats that he got on my place to Tips. 25 cts. a bu. 2 dollars. Mrs. Cahill paid me back a 5 and got me 5 1/2 yds. of flannel goods, 2.75, 7 yds. of cambric 42 cts., 14 yds of canvas 30 cts. braid 15 cts. $3.62 then 1.38 cts in the first place she had a 10 dollar bill and she got a few shilling of other stuff all paid for. Dr. Hyde here and brought me some more medicine. Mr. Kidd here today a canvassing for Bible Albums and Books. 1 signed for two, one for George com to feed his a undMinevera Wdson h^ hem Branstetter here. St,sl X back on 0 jj(. minute. .She has got to )cnter be place by Mr. Pollys. > 7* ^^ aCCOun( tie while. Dock brough n,e 9.39 '^ from Det Blackmans. for hay that he had of me-1 • it out to his store. jng to t . Saturday. Feb. 22 . It ,s Edward Steptoes bir,ll<)^’h'd Opal Hyd<* another nice day today. I Pa‘d .e j have to apron. I took a capsule of q bad Rurt lie down everyday. My heaJ. he could McBaine after com. I loId,h‘^nlv one that out and get some. He is t1C Brezce hud came in here today. Mrs. Caro . . ,n the her funeral today. Sermon pre hcf (o M.E. Church today then hearseJ afu.r Plainwell to bury here. Burt the mail then she goes to the Chase McBaine has a hard cold and Io has been to Kalamazoo to see D • see what is a matter with his head, h • dizzy. I suppose that he don’t know that k the LgripP^ It is getting colder tonight J washed the ashes off my stove and ^ashe the oil cloth and cleaned thc potatoes from tne door knobs. I got 2 of Noah animals tonig and one of thc circus for Leta and Lora ana Opal from thc Williamintic Co. Willimantic. Conn, and I got a letter from Mary Steptoe* Minnesota and got Mr. and Mrs. Steptoes photo* and Ednas and Mabel and Willies all Steptoes. A bundle wxs left here tonight for Nettie Hyde from Anna Harthom. Wayland beats Saxon girls in final Gold game Wayland broke open a close game by scor­ ing 22 points in thc second quarter against the Saxons Friday. Hastings varsity girls’ basketball team fell to thc Wildcats in the OK Gold Conference finale Friday, at Wayland Union High School. 69-45. Presley Hudson had a huge evening for thc Wildcats, pouring in 36 points. She drilled five three-pointers and went 5-of-6 at thc free throw line. Kenna’ Toman had five points and Alli Getty six. The Wildcats did have ten different girls score in the ballgame. Maddic Dailey had 20 points for Hastings and Grace Meade ten. Sarah Sixberry chipped in six points and Jenessa Hodges finished with four. The Saxons were slated to face Portland in the Class B District Semifinals at Wayland Union High School Wednesday. Wayland was slated to meet Ionia in the other district semi­ final Wednesday. Thc district championship game is slated for 7 p.m. Friday. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Hastings Charter Township Board of Review for 2014 will be held at the Township Hall at 885 River Road. Hastings, Ml, 4905X to receive and review thc 2014 assessment roll. Thc board will convene on thc following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values: Tuesday, March 4 Wednesday, March 12 Thursday, March 13 Organization Meeting Appeal Hearing Appeal Hearing 1 pm 9-12 (Noon) & 6 - 9 pm 9-12 (Noon) & 1 - 4 pm The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2014 assessments. Letter appeals are accepted but the letter must be received by no later than Tuesday March 11, 2014 if unable to attend cither of the above dates. The tentative ratios and thc estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2014 arc as follows: CLASS Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential RATIO 47.11% 48.39% 47.01% 47.82% MULTIPLIER 1.0613 1.0333 1.0636 1.0456 Jim Brown, Supervisor Hastings Charier Township Ph. 269.948.9690 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact thc township clerk at least seven (7) days in ad\ancc of the heanng. This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE 2014 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that tho Board of Review will moot at the Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan 49046, to examine and review the 2014 assessment roll The board will convene on the following dates for tho hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 4, 2014, 12:30 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 10, 2014, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 1.00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hoar all persons who have given notice of lhe desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPOINTMENTS ARE SUGGESTED; letter appeals will bo accepted and must bo received no later than 5:00 pm March 10. 2014 Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2014 are as follows* Agricultural 47.55% 1.0515 Commercial 50.36% 0.9929 50.36% Industrial 48.87% 1.0231 Residential 45.86% 45.86*o 1.0903 50.00% Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after comple­ tion of Board of Review. Jim Stonebumcr, Supervisor Prairieville Township Kevin Harns, Assessor Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Board Meetings are open to al! without regard to race color, nation­ al origin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, to individu­ als with disabilities at the meoting/hearing upon seven-(7) days notice to Prairieville Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Prairieville Township by writing or calling. 2461 Heath Road HaillnKi, Michigan 4905H Telephone: (269) 948-2194 775^i:5 t the t*'° fOf nr HV^*1 gOt art son’e Merlau undone for C’ lien: t<> » here 5 dollars. Charles Arm Ann jvt<> ,jn;| . Tod DeVnes Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-2726 ttmow �, P013 ?7. 2°'* , - I*5" ,o . pc 550. A Kinney 215-539:7 ’ pi.ui' '^<1^ 519. A. Stora 195-501: R- •' Si**0 Thu Hastings Banner — Thursday. FcbruJ’Y b°VVLING SCORE5 Senior Citizens Butterfingers 64.5-35.5; \Vnij\ . . 63.5-36.5; Rosie’s 61.5-38.5; Sun U; 435; Berns 56-44; Pin Seeker^6*5’ M&M's 51.5-48.5; Early Risers * Pins 49 5-50.5; Just Having Fun 45 ss , B learn 37-63. Ws Women’s Good (Santes and c : Shurlow 157; P. Arvnds 156-410‘ J' • N. Keeler " ’<’7-454; M. Wieland 167; If. Dunham 1*6' N440; E. Ulrich 177; R. Murphy 162-436 MenX Good Games and Series • E Vining ’K6-532; P. Scobey 200. K. Schantz 176-455: R- McDonald 278-639; L. Brandt 191 535; W. Mallekootc 172; C. Atkinson 171; b. Akers 190-548. Forbey 149, W«>"^NTSs w^76 Con’<^:t? )5O..189; B. ■s'"±. r.ChristnpC^ ISO 472:1. I-W '*35;G"'0 «'• p Uinch -27,1,-q. ft. Bnnif ' Scobey 193-507; G. Meane) ’" n,face |55 • Good Games and Scries Men - F. Vining 713-548; H Bowman 215; B. Terry 214-589. McKee 206; C. Gulch l'°- • Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 71; Happy Hookers 52; 'lhe ’ncrcdibowls 45 1/2; Bowling Shoes 45 1/2: ’ he Wild Bunch 42 1'2; Orcoz 40 1/2; Why So Serious 37, Women’s Good Games and Series • S. VanDcnBurg 214-577; K. Genther 190-520; J. Shoebridge 145-395. S. Craven 139 394. L. Shepard 147-351; M Bixler 121-330; K. Becker l85;tD. I’ettengill 136. Men’s Good Games and Series - J. Craven 216-598; R. Craven 202 563; E Glass 191- 167; B. Heath 162 lucsda) Jrl<>* | 5*^. 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Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 77565310 Case No. 13-696-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgement of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to.lhe terms of an Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for the County 0! Barry, State of Michigan signed and filed on December 5, 2013, in the case ol Eaton Federal Savings Dank, Plaintiff v M'choie D. Schaffer. Defendant. Caso No. 13-696Ch, wherein, among other things, tho Court allowed the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Michole D. Schaffer (Mortgagor) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated November 16, 2001 and recorded January 11.2002 at Instrument No. 1072905. Barry County Records, against the Mortgagor. Pursuant to tho Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Disposition and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described below shall be sold nt a public auction by or under tno d.rection of CleridShenff for the County ol Barry to tho highest bidder at the main entrance to lhe Barry County Building. 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Thursday, March 13. 2014 at 1:00 p.m.. local time. The Mortgaged Premises are legally described as: Commencing at the. Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of tho Southwest 1/4 of Section 33. T3N, R7W, Castleton Township. Barry County, Michigan; thence East 50 rods: thence South 32 rods; thence West 50 rods; thence North 32 rods to the place of beginning. The Mortgaged Prorrvsos. tho address ol which is 3811 Dovme Road. Nashvillo. Michigan 49073, also include all right, title and interests held by Michele D. Schaffer as of November 16, 2001 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the date of sale. Date: January 23. 2014 BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Streel. P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 (231) 627-8000 ‘ 7Z5M707 FORECLOSURE NOTICE ,,rm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you are in the M.litary. please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Sanford and Angela Sanford, husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Homo Lenders. Inc. its successors and assigns . Mortgagee, dated Apnl 28. 2006 and recorded May 3, 2006 in Instrument J 1164015 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc, by assignment dated January 23. 2014 and recorded January 28. 2014 in Instrument ff 2014-000758 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho.sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Bght Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and TwentyThree Cents (S72.834.23) including interest 11.999% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1.-00FM on MllUF27.'2Utm sjtrpfwii»Bsirrs?F^ SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C.. IS uated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 4, Block 8. MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT Keeler's Bros. Addition to the Village of Middleville, PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT According to lhe Recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats. Pago 40. Commonly known (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY as 206 Pau! Stroet, Middleville Ml 49333 The DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been redemption period shall be 6 months from the date made m the conditions of a mortgage made by of such sale, unless determined abandoned in RICHARD LINSEMAN. A MARRIED MAN and accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600 3241a. BARBARA LINSEMAN. A MARRIED WOMAN, to In which case the redemption penod shall be 30 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc days from the date of such sale, or upon the expi­ CMERS*), solely as nominee for lender and ration of tho nobce required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) lender's successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale July 21. 2005. and recorded on August 9. 2005, in under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of Document No 1150758. and assigned by said 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will bo mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK. FSB. as held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ assigned. Barry County Records, Michigan, on erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mort­ which mortgage there is cla:med to be duo at tho gage holder for damaging tho property during the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Five redemption period. Dated: 2/27/2014 HSBC Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars Mortgage Services, Inc Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South and Ninety-Four Cents (Si 05,377.94). including Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of 844-5123 Our Filo No: 14-98362 (02-27)(03-20) sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in 77565379 such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE them, at public vendue, At lhe East doors of the THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 13. 2014 Said promis­ WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ es are located in Barry County. Michigan and are POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. EAST CORNER OF SECTION 32. TOWN 2 ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 rescinded by tho circuit court at tne request ot the DEGREES 37 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST. Plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall 1912.69 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF bo limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ SAID SECTION 32 TO THE CENTERLINE OF dered at sale, plus interest, as determined by tho court Barry County Circuit Court Caso No. 12-607LINDSEY ROAD AS NOW LOCATED; THENCE CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE NORTH 07 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) WEST 1441.82 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in tho Circuit Court OF LINDSEY ROAD TO THE CENTERLINE OF for the County of Barry, State of M:ch;gan. made BOULTER ROAD AS NOW LOCATED AND THE and entered on the 11th day of July. 2013. in a cer­ POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 62 tain cause therein pending, wherein Bank of DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 281.09 FEET America. N.A., as successor by merger to BAC ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF BOULTER ROAD Homo Loans Servicing, L.P., f/k/a Countrywide THENCE SOUTH 07 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 Home Loans Servicing. L.P. was tho Plaintiff and SECONOS EAST 165 00 FEET PARALLEL WITH Daria L Slumkoski was the Defendant Tho aforeSAID CENTERLINE OF LINDSEY ROAD ment'oned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) estabTHENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 281.09 FEET PARALLEL WITH SA S CEN •tshed a debt owing to Plaintiff in tho amount of plus post-judgment interest at an 6 500% and other amounts recoverX“id Jud9men,ls> a"T 0,de',sl- §152 425 38 X NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that .n cider to satisfy « Judgment) and;ot Ordarts), in whole or in sa>o uuuj described below shall bo sold at paf;XSion by an authorized shenff/depuly sherpub J^ntv jXdepuly county clerk, lo the high- iff or county circuit Court for tho County of r X». a* ,o° ”m' Laid day at said t.mc, the following umc. On sa d d y pfopef1y |pcated (n described property Bjfry Sta|y of the Township 0 Michigan, pad'cu'^ ° a porn! 4 rods East of the Village of . bed as Commencing at Southeast corner of lot 45 pf beginninflt ’jce North 4 cods: thence thenco East fl fOds’ h 4 rod510 place of beginWest 8 rods; thence bou Norlhwo5t 1/4 of the ning, all being ,n Southwest 1/4 ol sect* West. Tax Perce! ID: 5 -j-0%vn 1 North, Rango 9 Lj5.o10.oO. More coms( redemption rnpnly known as. For more informat-on PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS pc please call 248 6^;t0 Northwestern Hwy Ste Attorneys for Ha-nt.ffJ 440 N 48334.54?2 T# 200 Farmington H-iis. 276109103 (02-13)(C3-2 ) ztsbsws TERLINE OF BOULTER ROAD TO SA D CEN TERLINE OF LINDSEY ROAD; THENCE NORTH 07 DEGREES 55 MiNUTES 00 SECONDS WECT 165.00 FEET ALONG SA!D CENTERUNE OF I LINDSEY ROAD TO POINT OF BEG.NN^C RESERVING THE NORTHERLY 330 fTct and TOSeT Tho^cd M ° FEET F°n homSS PUR be 6 m°n,hs doned in accordance with MCLJ60<r5\ned Qban* 6000 3241a, in v.hTh eaX °' MCL shall bo 1 month Iron, lho dau; pi!"°d to MCL 600 3241a on|y 15 da' aS <^32A1a(b)no)ra.whUVeds2?«lh°^CL referenced property 15 s0'd it -> 1 ° ' he abovo under Chapter 600 of the M chigan c'eC,O;uro Ml° under MCL 600.3278 the borrn^ P'ed Laws- responsible to the person who bu 7 W‘H b° he,d the mortgage foreclosure sulo 0/tS0 ?u Pr°P°f,y 31 holder for damaging the propoq m°nqase redemption period. FLAGS7AR Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman B1.ANK* th0 FSB PC. 23938 Research Drive Sun s’’orman. H.«a. Ml 40335 FSB.005339 PHA (^3')^" ur|^re Salo THIS FIRM IS A dEaBIfbT ANY ih? Arr^MPTING TO COLLECT A BEgsEO FOr KRMat>0N ,NWE OBTAIN WILL W PUR N POSE. PLEASEi CONTA R OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF^ARE |N Act,Ve ATTN PURCHASEBS^Thls sale may be rescinded by tho fore lo ^ort0age<t In that event, yourJ. shall bo |ImH. MORTGAGE SALE made in the conditions of a mod9XS)l rr^^01 Ma*n. an unmarried wornan' Jis^ra(1' ^2nSa9°f(s). to Mortgage Electronic Reg«I™02Systems. |nc Mortgagee, dated Dect?r^ 200g2003' and record­ ed on December 23. » in instrument 200912230012303. and by mesne assignments to Pend^ hu S?d'nQS| lnc as assignee us dccumenled y an ajjgnment in Barry county records. Michfl . on wh!Ch mortgage there is claimed to be due . h date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Jbousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Six und 01/100 Dollarj, ($78,876.01) Unaer tno power of sa>e conta ned in sa^ gage and the statute in sucn case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g*vo'’ ,hat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubi.c vendue, al the place of holding the circuit court withm Barry County at 1XX) PM. on March 20. 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, and are described as- Lot 1 of Block 17 of Lincoln Park Add.bon to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 55, Barry County Records Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600,3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys the property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale cr to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption penod Dated: February 20. 2014 For more information, please ca'I. FC H (248) 593-1300 • Trott 8 Trott, PC -nt . ’ * ’ ’ Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 41334-5422 File #433342F01 (02-20)(03-t3) 77565211 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Th<s firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Miitary, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Craig L Irish, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Novastar Mortgage, Inc. Its suc­ cessors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2006 and recorded August 17. 2006 in Instrument n 1168710 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee for Novastar Mortgage Funding Trust, Senes 2006-5 Novastar Homo Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-5, by assignment dated March 27. 2013 and recorded April 3, 2013 in Instrument a 2013-004577 on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Two Dollars and Forty-Four Cents (S61,002.44) including interest 10.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1 00PM on March 13. 2014 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashvillo, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest quarter of section 36, town 3 north, range 7 west, described as Commencing at the North quarter post of section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West; thence South 90 degrees OOminutcs OOseconds West, along the North lino of said Section 36 a distance of 1014.79 fool; thence South 00 degrees OOminutcs OOseconds East, at Right angles to said North section Imo, 193.20 feet to the Southeasterly ime of Kellogg street; thonce South 34 degrees 52minutes 31 seconds West, along said Kellogg street, 141.14 feet to the true placo of beginning; thence North 90 degrees OOmmutes OOseconds east. 182.46 feet: thence south 03 degrees 43mmutos 02seconds west, 13.97 feet; thence North 88 degrees I3minutes 18seconds West. 104.89 feet; thence North 82 degrees 04mmutes 11 seconds West, 77.45 feet, to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 402 Kellog Road, Nashville Ml 49073 Tho redemption period shall be b months from tho date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such salo, or upon tho expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.324la(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) aPP!,°s. II the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo thc mortgage holder lor dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/13/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee tor Novastar Mortgage Funding Trust. Series 2006-5 Novastar Homo Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificate^ Senes 2006-5. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C- 811 .Sn°uBlvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-93940 (O2-13)(O3'O6) r7saii,w Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure S3 .p-j-. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTtrfl THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORM* ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT ku WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR 0FF,Y^vE POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AC i <* THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by thc foreclosing mortgagee. । rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo l,n’ that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ cd solely to the return of thc bid amount ten­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m dered at sale, plus interest. lhe cond;lionr. of a mortgage made by MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in Roscoe, an unmarried man, ordinal rnortgagor(s). the conditions of a mortgage made by Ian Carter, lo Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml. LLC. Mortgagee, an Unmarried man and Katie Hotchkiss, joint dated April 15, 2013, and recorded on Apnl 15< Tenancy with full rights of Survivorship, original 2013 in instrument 2013-005112. and assigned by mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company Systems, Inc , as* nom nee for Amenlirst Financial as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Corporation its successors and assigns, Barry county records. Michigan, on wh.ch mortgage Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2012, and recorded on there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tne July 16. 2012 In instrument 2012-002198, and sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Two Hundred E>ghtyassigned by sad Mortgagee to AmenFirst Financial Five and 52/100 Dollars ($82,285.52). Corporation as assignee as documented by an Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case made and pro­ assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage writ which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand One or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place Hundred Six and 62/100 Dollars (S57.106.62). of holding the circuit court withm Barry County, at Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ 1.00 PM, on March 13,2014. gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Said premises are situated in City ol Hastings. vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Barry County, Michigan, and are described as- Lot be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, 5. Block 24. Eastern Addition to the City of or some part ol them, at public vendue, al the place Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, according to the of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at recorded Plat thereof. 1.00 PM. on March 27. 2014. The redemption period shall be 6 months from Said premises are s.tuated in Charter Township lhe date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are which case the redemption period shall be 30 days described as: Lot 66 of the plat of Melody Acres, from the date of such sate. according to tho recorded plat thereof. Hastings If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Township, Barry County Michigan Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ responsblo to the person who buys the property at doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a, in the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tno mortgage which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days holder for damaging the property during the from tho date of such salo. redemption period. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Dated. February 13. 2014 Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held Trott & Trott. P C. responsible to the person who buys the property at ttilY mortgage- forocfosure'saio or to the mortgage .. Attorneys For Sexvteet...,.1;..... z. • 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 holder for damaging the property during the Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 redemption period. File #436916F01 Dated: February 27, 2014 (02-13)(03-06) 77585074 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Trott & Trott. PC. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ Attorneys For Servicer ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ Farmmgton Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Filo 0437473FO1 THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE (02-27)(03-20) 77585374 MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE that event, your damages, If any. shall be limit­ MORTGAGE SALE-Default having been mado in ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ tho conditions of a mortgage made by NORRIS L. dered at sale, plus Interest. MIKOLAJCZYK and ADDIE S. MIKOLAJCZYK. his MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in wife, by Durable Power of Attorney of NORRIS L. the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L. MIKOLAJCZYK dated OCTOBER 18. 2003. by his Hoffman and Michelle M. Hoffman, husband and attorney in fact ADDIE SUSAN MIKOLAJCZYK. wife, original mortgagor(s). to Fifth Third Mortgage3900 STRICKLAND, BATTLE CREEK. Ml 49017. Mi, LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2011, and Mortgagor(s), to MORTGAGE CENTER, LLC. recorded on October 5, 2011 in instrument 29621 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY, SOUTH­ 201110060009399. and assigned by said FIELD, Ml 48034. Mortgagee, dated AUGUST 10. Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as 2004, and recorded on AUGUST 19, 2004, in assignee as documented by an assignment. In INSTRUMENT NO. 1132706 In the office of the Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage Register of Deeds for Barry County, and State of there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the Michigan on wh.ch Mortgage there is claimed to be due the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY TWO sum of Ono Hundred Twenty Thousand Seven THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY NINE AND Hundred Five and 79'100 Dollars ($120,705.79). 80/100THS ($122,699.80) DOLLARS including Under the power of sate contained m sa>d mort­ interest at (3.25%) percent per annum along with gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ attorney fees and costs as provided for in said mort­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will gage. and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, having been instituted to recover tho moneys or some part of them, at public vendue, a! tho placo secured by said mortgage or any part thereof: of holding tho circuit court within Barry- County, at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the 1:00 PM, on March 20.2014. power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and tho Said premises are situated in Charter Township statute in such case made, and provided, notice is of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and aro hereby given that said Mortgage will bo foreclosed described as: The East 260 feet of that part of tho by a sate of the Mortgaged premises, or some other Southwest 174 of Section 25. Town 3 North. Range part of them, at lhe Barry County Circuit Court, City 8 West, that lies Southerly of tho Southerly Right of of Hastings, Barry County, and State of Michigan on Way l.no of the former Michigan Central Ra.iroad MARCH 13. 2014. AT 1:00 P.M. in the afternoon, to Except that portion deeded to the Tho Michigan sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, the Department of State Highways in the Deed record­ nremises described in said Mortgage, or so much ed in Liber 288 on Page 443. thereof as may be necessary to pay tho amount so The redemption period shall bo 6 months from as a*oresa!d duo on said Mortgage, and all legal the date of such sate, unless determ ned aban­ costs charges, and expenses, together with said doned in accordance with MCLA 6003241a, m nnomev fee. and also any sum or sums which may which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days bo oaid by the undersigned necessary to protect from tho date of such sate. thn r interest in the premises, which said premises If tho property is sold at foreclosure sate under ?d2Xd as: CITY OF BATTLE CREEK. COUN­ Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. TV OT BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN. 10 wit: pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower wiH be held mTS 1 ANO 2 SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES. responsible to tho person who buys the property at A?5O BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORtne mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage OF LOT 1 SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES. holder for damaging tho property during the ™?NCE SOUTH TO A POINT 330 FEET NORTH redemption period OT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE °LJheAST 1 / 4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF Dated February 20. 2014 For more Information, please call MOTION 35- THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH FC J (248) 593-1311 SGUTH 1'4 LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / I SfEET THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO Trott & Trott. P.C ullr0?/ 4 LINE of THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 TO Attorneys For Servicer ^eeSIA lTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2: THENCE 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, M>chigan 48334-5422 POINT OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ^hLw-3900 STRICKLAND. BATTLE CREEK, File 4436295F01 m?4KI7 ^en-pson period shall Oe six (6) (02-20)(03-13) M 4?° .mm the date of such sate unless deter­ months from• ,n accordance with MCL min no/r’in wh ch case the redemption period Si po th% (30) "VS horn the dat_e of such sale. r BUT® II (P 28477) ATTORNEY KENNETH C. BUU HARPER ST CLAIR FOR J586) r/7-0770 DATED: 2-6- ^(S^06’103 06’ . . ■ ' �Psr .4 - HMxuary 27. Finances and snow days dominate Delton board business , by Constance Chceseman Staff Writer Economic positioning highlighted discus­ sion at Thursday s meeting of the DeltonKellogg School District board, a meeting that itself had to be repositioned following the inclement weather that caused its original schedule date lo be postponed. ’ Reporting that the board’s finance commit­ tee is beginning lhe modeling and assump­ tions process for thc upcoming 2014-15 budg­ et. Superintendent Paul Blacken pointed out th.it a number of topics need to be discussed, sonic h> lhe entire board. “After much discussion, the committee decided to hold at least one full board work­ shop to begin thc process.” stated Blacken. •While we are at the very beginning stage of budget development, a long discussion is needed around many topics, including how much concession we will need from employ­ ees next year at the bargaining table. Our next bargaining session is Monday, March Blacken also shared that the governor and legislature is working through the slate budg­ et for 2014-15 and he anticipates that there will be much haggling over priorities. ”1 am compiling comparative analysis of about 22 schools a lot like us,” explained Blacken in how the district should position itself. “We will take notes on seven or eight S?dCnlS Ukc C,asscs onl,nc in mrntnr f “While we are at the very beginning staqe of budget development, a long discussion is need9ed arOund many topics, including how much concession we will need from employees next yearthe bargaining table. Our next bargaining session is Monday, March 3. Superintendent PaU’ Blacken schools. When we get together again wet will then include principals to look u detail to see what we can leant. If any board member would like to sit in on those iscus sions just let me know. “This process should further inform some of our personnel decisions as we try to ng it size to stay financially solvent. This might be painful, but it’s necessary." . Blacken reported that the Ixmd steenng committee has also been making progress, identifying its schedule of planned bid nctivity, finalizing the schedule for bond bids which included the issuing of bid documents Feb. 14 and the finalizing of bids and issues Feb. 24. A final due dale for bids to be accepted by is March Is. it___ review, recommendations will be made to the board March 27 which will allow the board to meet March 31 to award the bid contracts. According [o Blacken, the pnx:css is moving along smooth­ . Noting academic achievement. Blacken introduced Sara Pate, instructor for the DK Academy, the program for at-risk students in an alternate setting Pate 8avc a Prescnlanon that highlighted the many accomplishments the program has experienced this school year including the upcoming graduation in May of six of the program’s has 36 students. Pate also presented a power point illustration focusing on the individual accomplishments of the stu- Vndral J10™ W>,h Pa,C aS lhcif . । rC.ac.cr Coring her planning period, <tmknlL KhV an°n tMcheS DK Academy _ it/ r-rv?an* lbc iropressive works were part of Thursday’s power point presentaNoting the statewide discussion of how dis.n vLk2 l° dCal With makcuP,imc from snow ,he boi,rd'. shared his “Obviously wehav Can kn°W\rnot spring. One tliin^ (o (hc end J aS working for you ngh P wil| Iie p y coasting down the «re“b„'wJing *e much as you want me W M o()| „f ,he intendenl search. I will ‘ V way.Th unless you ask me to help * c\cry day 1 arc more retirements bapP^ ’ statewide i?. . SCaS°"’ B,ackcn ™ <he cur­ seems, possibly as many « ‘ • .. rent status of meeting state mandates on by the time it is done this sp . gratitude hours. Blacken closed with hu for that “The long school day we instituted years directed to lhe board, "I nan* > ^nes. I ago is helping us jn rcgard<, l0 us meeting thc you do out front and behm cannot be number of hours needed in a school year,” know that you care even when > j pointed out Blacken. "Today, (Feb. 20) even around much. Not many know. your after 11 snow days, we are only two hours to you in high regard and am than'' cr hcre. the negative at the elementary school. We will relationships with me during my see where we arc after the next month to sec You have been an excellent board to if we have to make up any days or not. with." . Thc legislature, 1 am sure, will do some­ bi additional business, t/ic l,t,af * • Hired Tyler Blacken as a building trades thing to negate the 170-day requirement, but will make us get to the 1,098 hours require­ paraprofcssional. Candace Sincair as a ment. Either way, we will comply as we need giver for a student at thc high senoo to in conjunction with our teachers union accepted the resignations of Sarah * arr* because it changes our negotiated calendar. service director, and Stacy Storm, busi • We finish school on Wednesday. June 4, and office clerk. . f have Thursday and Friday ready if we have to • /Approved out-of-state field trips o add days. Graduation will stay at June 8, Battle Creek Math and Science Center stu regardless.” dents, and approved of an out-of-state fie Regarding the pending retirement of trip for the Delton Kellogg Band. Blacken at lhe end of lhe school year, Blacken Sexting may lead to life-altering consequences by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer As if parents don’t have enough to worry about with their children, technology has added a whole new set of potential life-alter­ ing risks. Of growing concern to Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper is what is called "sexting.” or sending sexually explicit, photos and messages via cell phones. Often sexting is done by teens and young adults — many of whom arc unaware of thc dangers and possible legal ramifications of their actions, said Schipper. Take this scenario as an example: Boy meets girl. Giri likes boy and thinks sending him a sexually explicit photo of herself will impress him. So she takes a "selfie" and sends it to lhe supposed num of her dreams. The boy likes the photo and decides not only to keep it on his phone, but to share it with his friends. Unfortunately, this love story doesn’t have a happy ending. Under Michigan law. even though all of the people involved may be juveniles, all of them “Those images never go away. They are out there, and they can be retrieved." Judge Michael Schipper also may be guilty of possession of child sex­ ually abusive material. The image may fall under the creation, distribution and posses­ sion of child sexually abusive materials and can be a felony offense. In most states, teens caught with “sexting pictures" on their phones may actually be charged with posses­ sion of child pornography — even if they themselves are under 18. and sometimes even if lhe images arc of themselves. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 /■'state Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - lhe Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. \n loin olive TIRE SALE: TIRES starting at $10/each. 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Top quality materials and reasonable rates. Free estimates. Allen Miller, 4030 E. Cloverdale Road, Hast­ ings. (269)758-3270. \alional Ads THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of .goods or services advertised. Schipper said the guidelines of the law arc clear. If a person takes a sexually explicit photo of himself or herself and sends it to another person, the sender may be guilty of creation and distribution of child sexually abusive materials — punishable as a felony by up to 20 years in prison. If someone persuades or entices another person to take photos and send them, both people can be guilty of a felony punishable by up to 20 years. If a person receives a photo and then sends it to another person, the sender can be guilty of a felony for distribution or promotion as a felony with a punishment of up to seven years in prison. Even simply receiving a photo can be con­ sidered possession of illegal child sexually abusive material and punishable by up to four years in prison. “You are in thc^rong if you keep the photo . even if you didn’t ask for it," >aid Schipper. ! In addition to febny convictions and possi­ ble prison or jail tine, the person may also be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his or her life, and fines imposed can reach $100,000. “Il’s completely up lo lhe courts to decide whether lo charge someone as a juvenile or an adult. And in Michigan, even if you’re charged as a juvenile, and convicted, that con­ viction doesn’t go away. Il’s on your record,” said Schipper. And the penalties for such actions can have lifelong effects. Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt said people need to be aware of the consequences. She said she’s hoping judges and staff from the prosecuting attor­ ney’s office and other law enforcement agents may be able to gel together to make presenta­ tions at local schools about the dangers of sexting. “I feel strongly that the word needs to get out, and get out with a very strong statement.’ said Nakfoor-Pratt. "We arc starting to see cases, and we arc seeing more and more issues with sexting." Nakfoor-Pratt said she’s aware of only a couple of legal cases in Barry' County, but believes it will continue, and more cases arc likely. “Kids must know it’s wrong — but most of them don’t think about it being illegal. And they don’t realize how much trouble they can get into," said Nakfoor-PrattSchipper said he recognizes that teens and adolescents are naturally goinS to 1>C curious about sex and intimacy. But he said the elec­ tronic age has brought a whok new level of C°^ni for Parents. , f here’s so much out there, and so much of 11 so easily and readiN available. It makes it all seem like it’s OK- Bul il’s not" sa,d Schipper, "Kids eel immune to it, and they don’t think ii’s a big deal. They say something hkc ‘il’s not like they saW lhe real thing’ °r ‘,fs just a picture,”’ said Schipper. "It’s not Srlhal wil1 bC in p,aCC in UlC CCnUI1g * ProvidinD ■ .nration for students on how Ahe S •<> “l0ne Wi‘h 1U’ Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equlpmentl adul'- This Win tended out in student on'"^onon^'^y of school. H^-VpAv^, * Recoil . that all current and new c,»Ployee? ??diintto videos from Hanover s IKn’’Urance r 1 - “Child AbUSC^ H ^'^r“Pd2'.nd “Mandated Ch>M T709 Klngkbury Rd., Ddlon, Ml 45Q46 Phone it^n-2775 9^QaulopartsJ£Qm Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt. I ’ i OK. We need to be aware it’s going on and get our heads of thc sand.” . , , , He encourages parents and school person­ nel to talk to young people about thc dangers of sexting. He also reminds parents and young people that anything sent is retrievable. "Believe me, those images never go aw’ay. They are out there, and they can be retrieved," said Schipper. Even with new apps such as Snapchat that automatically delete messages after viewed by the receiver, Schipper said thc images and texts can still be retrieved. "Kids think it goes away. It doesn’t. It’s still there,” he said. Nakfoor-Pratt said that can be thc most damaging of all. “It worries me. Kids don’t understand and that’s what worries me most," said NakfoorPratt. "This is something that can ruin their ?®[LD@[1 BBS® Running a red light gets extra attention After stopping a driver for running a red light. Barry’ County Sheriff’s deputies cited lhe driver for being in possession of con­ trolled drugs without a prescription. Sheriff’s deputies reportedly witnessed the driver disobey a red light at the intersection of Stale Street and Broadway in Hastings around 6:40 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21. After offi­ cers stopped lhe driver, they discovered pills inside the vehicle. The pills were later iden­ tified as hydrocodone, and the driver admit­ ted he did not have a prescription for them. The 19-year-old Hopkins man was cited for illegal possession of the drugs. REPORT, continued Intoxicated Wayland from page 6--------- woman is detained hired NEqLa inc to rewrile scho01 ^CASH!: “Kids must know it’s | wrong — but most of them don’t think about ■ it being illegal. And they don’t realize how much trouble they can get into." Abuse R. 1 iU ' future careers and education. And these kids just can’t contemplate these kinds of conse­ quences." She said parents have to be involved. "Parents should sit down with their kids and talk about it And if they aren’t sure exactly what the law is, they can call us and ask us or call the local police department and ask them. They can look the law up on thc Internet. This is serious stuff,” she said. Schipper advises parents not to be afraid to lake their children’s phones and look at the activity. “Don’t ask them for the phone — just take it. Don’t give them lime to delete things so you can’t find it," said Schipper. He said sexting has been around for a while and the issue is in all schools. And many times, he said, he thinks parents arc simply unaware of what their teens are doing. Nakfoor-Pratt said sexting cases would be handled on a case-by-ease basis and some may not reach It felony status. However, she warned, there is a possibility of felony charges and convictions and punishments of several years in prison. Nakfoor-Pratt said parents can save their children from mistakes that could have life­ long consequences. Girls, particularly, she said, need to be careful about sending photos they don’t want just anyone to see. "They think they are sending a photo just to the boyfriend. But what happens when the boyfriend and girlfriend break up and the boyfriend decides to send her photo around school? It’s devastating — the collateral dam­ age is devastating. And by the time there is legal action, if any. lhe damage is done and the photo is out there forever. And that dam­ age can last a long time.” she said. in snowy ditch A driver stranded in a ditch was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxi­ cated. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene on Cherry Valley Road near Gacklcr Road north of Middleville around 10:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Another driver told police the driver in the ditch had run her off the road and then got stuck in thc ditch herself. Sheriff’s deputies found the 36-year-old Wayland woman in lhe ditch trying to get her vehicle out of the snow. Deputies delect­ ed the odor of alcohol, and after conducting field sobriety tests at the scene, arrested the Wayland woman for operating a motor vehi­ cle while intoxicated. The woman was booked into lhe Barry County Jail. Possible destruction of mailbox reported A 54-year-old Hastings woman told police she believed someone was trying to blow up her mailbox. She told police she found ashes inside lhe mailbox and in front of thc box. She said the box was also par­ tially lifted oft the post. Sheriff’s deputies were called to investigate the incident Feb. 11. Window broken possibly by icy snowball A caller reported a window broken on a building at 101 East Main St. Middleville. Feb. 22 at about 11 a.m.. Sheriff’s deputies found the window broken in a door of the building. The window was reportedly double parted, and the interior glass was intact. No blunt objects or projectiles were located near thc scene, and officers believe it may have been struck with a hard snowball or similar object. The estimated damage is $250. �pa9»l5 tJL wjjw Tho Hastings Bnorwr — Thursday, F^bnwuy 77. 2®’4 • Vikes get to rebounds better in second half of Wid by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Alex Caudy went up and snapped sive rebound with one hand and^iantnted ?he ball down through the hoop to J WinterFest crowd al Lakewood Hioh . food UP in the middle of Friday. Colin O'Mara drilled four thrv^ and ended lhe night with a gameXh ->4 b points. The slightly less glamorous reason the Viking varstty boys basketball team scored ,y,.c;o[y °f 'he season' over Stockbndge Friday was the was lhe V,ki„l rotated on defense. in^s Ukewood finished off the Capital Area Acttvmes Conference White Divtsfon season wtth .-S record thanks to a 76-66 victory over the visiting Panthers Friday * Stockbridge drained nine three-pointers in the contest, but more than a few of those were tough shots from well behind the arc. The Vtkmgs did a good job of limiting the Panther offense inside the arc. Stockbridge shot just ,.pC,rCCnl from lw°-PO‘nt range. . locked them down defensively," said Viking head coach Wayne Pierccfield. They hit a few threes, but they were really deep. They hit some tough shots from threepoint range. That’s the best our defense has looked in a few weeks. It was nice to have a day off Tuesday just to be able to focus on some things." The Vikings had to focus on how they were rotating on defense after the first half. Stockbridge led 33-29 at the half thanks to a valiant effort on the offensive glass. "The first half we didn’t rebound very well," Pierccfield said. "They had about ten offensive rebounds in lhe first half, and it was really more of a rotation thing on defense than it was us not blocking out or going after rebounds. Our past guy was rotating over, but that next guy wasn’t stepping out to block out his guy on lhe rotation. So. we made some adjustments at half-time on our defensive rotations and then thc second half 1 thought they maybe had two offensive rebounds until the last play of the game." Lakewood outscored the Panthers 15-10 in lhe third quarter to take a 44-43 lead into the final eight minutes, then put them away by outscoring them 32-23 the rest of the way. Lakewood was 16-of-19 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter, and 24-of-32 from the lien for the night. , . Caudy was IO-of-12 and finished with 18 points as well as a team-high eight rebounds. O’Mara was 6-of-6 at the line, and added five rebounds, three assists and three steals. l^ikewood also got 12 points and three steals from Joseph Parks, and 11 points and three assists from Kaleb Makley. "Ben Dillon 1 thought did a great job defensively. Nate Kauffman did a good job defensively. Evan Knapp did a good job defensively. We had a lot of guys step up and play some big roles tonight." said Pierccfield. Stockbridge was led by Skeeter Ballagh. who hit three threes and finished with 16 points. Evan Fletcher hit lour threes and had 14 points. Thc Vikings close out the regular season with a non-confercnce contest at Belding Thursday. a 69-M loss at hom TueMhOj ukewcn)d battled tinie deficit to t ^envil|c k from a 34,,. i .5 half. Yellow 4'"'»'he fot-dh cii-hl K«'nh-*l^n„ ',rv' vni|ed thanks to cigm ’ ner pQlnis tron1 Ian Ccxiper. of Icn |h,<0’«li'ne in the f"u«h‘ffwa’"'1 for the night. Parker. J F of.s including ti«^ in|s a pcrfcet 8 WtetHe Reamer had 16. R Parks led tjikcwixxl s M-xond-half ch scoring 19 of ^in's »> 'he second half. He knocked down three pointers in the third ^5^"* of live the Vikings hit in the period. Parks added a team- high 11 rebounds as well. O’Mara and Kauffman finished u,jh ,| points each and Candy had nine. Mitchell Davis chipped in scvcn pojnls nnd seven rebounds. Lakewood’s Alex Caudy is hit from behind by Stockbridge’s Zachary Runciman as he attacks the basket dur­ ing the second half of Friday’s CAACWhite finale. (Photo by Perry Hardin) —7------------- Delton Kellogg girls downed in Class B tournament opener by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team saw its season come to an end sooner than it had grown accustomed lo Monday. The Panthers fell 53-30 in the opening round of the Class B District Tournament at Parchment High School. The Panthers had won back-to-back district titles, and went to the stale quarterfinals in Class C a year ago. Harper Creek extended a 23-14 half-time lead with a 20-9 run in the third quarter. "They turned it up and we didn’t answer their pressure well, which has been an issue for us all year long anyway," said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. "They shot the ball really well. They have a post player who’s pretty decent that we couldn’t guard. Their outside threat (Nicole Gilbert) had 18 on us and hit four threes." Behind Gilbert for the Beavers. Heather McDaniels, Haley Burritt and Reagan Dishaw had eight points each. , lt«t> Delton Kellogg got ft points from 'Kristen Mohn and six from Sarah Rendon. Mohn said that lhe program has been spoiled a bit lhe last few years, and that the returning underclassmen have some work to do to get the program back on a winning track. "This summer is just going to be absolute­ ly huge," said coach Mohn. "Kids are really going to have to commit to changing some of their stuff, dribbling with their left hand and getting in die weight room, things we all talk -• '■j; Coach White earns spot in Ohio track coaches’ Hall Delton Kellogg’s Laya Newland (left) tries to get to the basket during Monday's Class B District opener against Harper Creek. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The White family now has another hall of fame coach m it. Gary White grew up in a coaching family watching and learning from his father, Bob, who was a 30 year football coach in Middleville and an inductee into the Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame. Gary was inducted into the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (OATCCC) Hall of Fame Jan. 24. Gary’s Pemberville Eastwood team won state championships in 2009 and 2010, after runner-up finishes in 2003 and 2008. He retired from coaching in 2011, after 23 years leading the Eagle program. During that late career run, Eastwood also dominated the Division II/III Indoor Stale Championships winning thc titles in 2008,20 09, and 2010. Gary wasn’t just successful late in his career. . . After a three year coaching stmt at Kansas Lakota under Myron Cline, who Gary acknowledges as his mentor, he was ready to make a run at his own program. In 1988, Gary took over the track program at Pemberville Eastwood with the philosophical intention of making Eastwood track one of the most com­ petitive programs, not just in the Suburban Lakes League (SLL), but in the region and in the state, according to his OATCCC bio. Eastwood won its first SLL title in school history- in 1997 and went on to win 13 more I about. But, the couch and the lake and the speed boat get pretty enticing during the sum­ mer." Harper Creek advanced to face Pennfield in the district semifinals Wednesday evening. Delton Kellogg ends ,l,c year wilh a reconJ of 6-15. ■i Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads EU.nfifi Dolton Kellogg’s Lindsey VanderVeen fires up a short jump shot against Harper Creek Monday al Parchment High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) A Gary White tides under Gary's guidance, at one sporting a streak of eleven chin,™ . P " a row and going undclca|cd !" hts last seven years of coacltbw *" Gary s teams also went nn • rDistrict titles and 1 ’ 'Vl". five Championships. Regional NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barn- Countv Board of Commissioners held February 25, 2014 are available in lhe County Clerk’s Office it 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Fridav www.barrycounty.org. ' >'or Hi Delton Kellogg Schools in Delton, Michigan will receive competitive bid proposals f°r new low voltage cabling, classroom multi-media equipment and installation services. All project bids should be submitted in accordance with the Owner’s writ­ ten bid specifications. The bid speci­ fications may be obtained Feburary 14, 2014 or thereafter by contacting the District’s technology consultant, Communications by Design, Inc-. rsziiaqy@cfedC-QnS-Ulting.com. Bids must be received no later than 10:00 am on March 20, 2014. Questions should be directed to Rebecca Szilagy, Communications by Design, P.O. Box 499, Ada, Ml 49301, email: CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE of BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the 2014 March Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet as follows: TUesday, March 4, 9:00 AM tor lhe Organizational Meeting to receive and review the assessment roll. Tuesday, March 11. 9 AM - Noon and 1 - 4 I’M and Wednesday, March 12. 1 - 4 and 6 - 9 PM for assessment appeals. For an appointment telephone 945-9350. Tuesday, March 18 for reports. The board will meet in the Second Floor Conference Room at City Hall, 201 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO FACTOR COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL.. RESIDENTIAL PERSONAL 50.870.0098 48.961.0163 50.150.0099 50.001.0000 Jackie Timmerman, Assessor �~ 16 - Thursday. February y -?n <1 ?0M - The Hastings Sanner —g « g g • Trojans jump St. Joseph, finish second in region by Brvtt Bremer Sports Editor there wa** a little hit of "orrj for thc •nvjjns when the first stunts w ent up in round jtuvv. Tbonu.pi>le Kellop;: Vlnjl>. c „ivc ch«r "wc,h Abb> Kanitz noticed some imbal»**• but the Irojai, Oser who had a chance to conte down made a little correction. With lhe help of the girls Underneath they finished off lhe stunt, and went on to have the beM round three at Saturday’s Division 2 Regional at rbomapplc Kellogg High School. Die Trojans will be a part of the Division 2 Stats* Finals for the second time in three years after a runner up finish at the regional meet, which they hosted. DeWitt took the day's championship with a score of 764.04 points. IK put together a three round total of 756.90. St. Joseph 1756.38) and Mona Shores (750.14) were the other two teams from the regional lo qualify for thc state finals, which will be held at the DeltaPlex Saturday at 10 am. Back-spot Adrian Sinkler is one of three Trojan seniors, and one of seven girls who were a part of the 2011-12 Trojan team which also qualified for the finals. “It feels good to go out on top?' said Sinkler. “Wc were just really relaxed and we knew what we had to do.’’ The Trojans had to get off lo a better start than they had been. Kanitz had the girls work­ ing on motions and timing to clean up thc round one performance. “They worked hard this week on little stuff.” Kanitz said. “It made a difference. It was nice to finally see a small gap in round one. That’s the round w here other teams have seemed to nm away from us and then we’re playing catch-up. It was nice to be two points out of the lead after that." TK was fourth after a round one which tal­ lied it 225.1 points. DeWitt had the top score in that round, a 227.3. 'Hie Trojans were just behind St. Joseph’s 226.5 and Kenowa Hills’ 225.6. The Trojans didn’t pass Kenowa Hills and St. Joseph, the team which bested it for a dis­ trict title the Saturday before, until round three. TK scored a 218.40 in round two. DeWitt built on its lead with a 225.14 in lhe second Members of the Thornapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team celebrate their runner-up finish at Saturday's Division 2 Regional in Middleville, which earned the program its second appear­ ance in the state finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team finishes off its round three routine, the highest scoring round three routine the Trojans in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) of the day Saturday at the Division 2 Regional hosted by round. "Round two was not strong today, but they did it.” Kanitz said. "Round three, they’ve been doing great, they just did it again today." TK scored a 313.4 in round three. St. Joseph’s 311.9 was lhe second best score of the round, with DeWitt tallying a 311.6 and Mona Shores a 311.5 to leap from sixth place into lhe fourth and final state qualifying spot. Riey all did their jobs today. They wanted to go, everybody wanted to go They did their jobs. ’ said Kanitz Sinkler enjoys her job of being a leader, after being a sophomore lhe Iasi time TK qualified for the finals. "1 feel like I can help (my teammates) a lot more. I give a lot more advice 1 try to pump them up all the time. I always try to tell them just to relax.” Bay City Central finished fifth on the day. with 749.44 points, followed by Mt. Pleasant 744.14, Kenowa Hills 743.20, Charlotte 733.76. Gull Lake 729.10. Grand Rapids Christian 728.12, Sparta 713 06 and Plainwell 704.32. Kentwood knocks Knights out of tourney on first night by Brett Bremer • Sports Editor The postseason didn’t last long for four long-tenured Unity Knights. Thc varsity boys’ hockey team, which ‘includes players from Wayland. Hastings, Thomapple Kellogg and Hopkins, finished off its season with an 8-0 loss to East Kentwood at Kentwood Ice Arena Tuesday in thc Division I Pre-Regional opener. » Seniors Taylor Horton. Cody Olsen, James Isola and Connor von der Hoff finished off four-year varsity careers with their final game under first-year head coach Devin- Dubois. Dubois said the seniors all did a great job of lifting up their teammates during a tough four-win season. He singled out von der Hoff, the Knights’ goalkeeper who made 25 saves in two periods against the Falcons. "Connor has really taught everyone respect, to be respectful of each other and helped us come together as a team with his hard work and dedication,’’ Dubois said. The talented East Kentwood team won in two periods Tuesday. Bronson Foote had three goals and an assist Unity Kninhtc aoalkeeper Connor von oer non smomers me puck as cast Kentwood’s plicBelton (12) whacks at It in front of the net during Tuesday’s Division ? Pre Regional opener at Kentwood Ice Arena. (Photo by Brett Bremer) <o lead the way for the Falcons. He scored a Pair of goafs i„ the team’s first ten minutes. The Falcons then added goals by Alex Birkntan, Bl«lc Hinds and Cale Bemke nt the '«« ">n-’e X" of ,,Cri,xl g° Unity Knights forward Zach Vahchon (7) chases after East Kentwood's Brendan Aurand during the second period of Tuesday's Division 1 Pre-Regional opener at Kentwood Ice Arena. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ahead 5-0 Birktnaii and Catncntn Morris added sec­ ond period goals Adam Goudclock had three a“i^. and BetX » Aurand and Patrick Belton had two each. East Kentwood advances to take on Lowell/Caledonia/South Christian (Lowcll/Cal) in the Pre-Regional Final at Kentwood Ice Arena tonight. Lowcll/Cal knocked off Kalamazoo United 9-3 in the second of the Pre-Regional openers, at Kentwood Tuesday. Lakewood cheer sees year end at Rockford regional . if lhe five teams with the top round ^°Ur °resal Saturday’s Division 3 Regional checr competition al Rockford l. 0| earned spots in Saturday’s Hi?1'. „ 3 State Finalsnivi!»’l,rl i i. .ft the sixth best round three Uike*000 ” three scon?. points separated teams two Onb • ,i)(‘ in the standings heading into thro1^11 e‘gUI1d Conniuck 1>;'rk "as front after two rounds, pulling together scores ol 224.1 and 221.64 respectively. The Panthers then clinched the regional title with a round three score of 304.0, that contributed to the final tally of 749.74 points. Paw Paw was second in thc end with a score of 736.20, Otsego third with 730.56 points and Tri County fourth with 724.76. Those four teams earned the regional’s four stale qualifying spots. Freeland fifth ,he r,nal sWnd,n?s Wilh 72O8RWaSinb followed by Escanaba 717.74 cm P Mills 709.18. Lake wood 709 14 V PP?‘u md< Catholic Central a.^’'’■••'ins three buI 5 ;; 2K9J in "’“nd Lakewood had a lough round three too. scoring 291.5 points. Lakewood had a solid start, scoring 218.1 points in round one, then scored 199.54 in round two. Paw Paw scored a 311.8 in round three, Otsego 312.7 and Tri County 305.2. Freeland was the only team over 3(X) in round three not to qualify for the finals, scoring a 305.3. Hammerheads do well at last competitions Thc Hastings Hammerheads recently com­ pleted another fine season w ith championship meets in different age groups held Feb. 8 and Feb. 15. The program had 11 different conference championship performances. In the 8-and-undcr competition the medley relay team of Zachary' GoJe, Lizzie Middleton, Noah' Newland and Olivia Meeker scored a conference title, and New land won one on his own in the 25-yard butterfly. Juliann Meeker won the program’s lone conference title in the 9-10-yard old class, taking thc title in the butterfly. In the 13-14-ycar-old group, lhe Hammerheads’ Hay ley Bashore won lhe 200yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle. Jennifer Tuokkola and Hannah Bashore each won three conference titles in thc 15-18year-old competition. Tuokkola took lhe 200yard freestyle, the 100-yard butterfly and the 100-yard freestyle. Hannah won the 100-yard backstroke, lhe 50-yard freestyle and the 200yard individual medley. Other top ten finishes at the conference meets by lhe Hammerheads were earned by Lovery Meeker. Thea Zelhner. Riley Shults, Jameson Riordan. Willow Pufpaff, Blake Dykstra, Mason Bailey, Lydia Cole. MacKcnzic Hull, Ellen Shults. Aaron Gole, Britton Stevens, Kylcr Madden, Anna Haywood, Grace Beauchamp. Keegan Olson, Zack Wedyke, Jake Young. Joel Shinavier, Cheyenne Martin. Olivia Liceaga, Andrew Tuokkola, Grant Nanzer, Samantha Richardson, Holly Bashore, Kierslen Bailey, Sam Randall. Kate Haywood and Sara Graham. ’ Threes help Potterville past Lions Maple Valley's varsity girls’ basketball team saw its season end in the Class C District ojicner at Springport High School Monday. Potterville pulled out a 40-32 win over the Lion ladies. Maple Valley led 8-7 after one quarter, but lhe Vikings rallied lo pull in front 20-16 by the half. Potterville held that same four-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, up 29Katie Holben led Potterville with 13 points, knocking down four three-pointers. Macquelinc McElhaney added 13 points, with lhe help of three threes. Emma McGIocklin led Maple Valiev with seven points. Hanna Kyle added six points and Marissa Pierce. Emily Mattocks, McKayla l.amance and Erica Burkett chipped in four each. Potterville advanced to meet Dansville in the Class C District Semifinals at Springport Wednesday, with Springport and GalesburgAugusta meeting in the other district semifi­ nal. Thc district championship game is planned lor 7 p.m. Friday. �pa9c Tlw» Hastings Banner — Thir'ichy February 27. 2° DK fares better in .1 a l‘>* "I “This time around we really I’*’’ JS<»- • attention to detail as far as their of -W*-’ trying to take stuff away." Miknis a did some m.m-to man tonight early (?utbig zone team, and we bounced ,n.*wC tfic^ Wc knew every one of their steps an< to take a few things away. When L j.new man. they went right to I .owe and w they would, and wc gave it ever) in* r had. I think one time we were right the v he made a nice reverse lay-up scoop never seen that one before.” . . 17 Jeff Minehart led Delton Kellogg W1 . points and Grizzle had 11. Thc both knodown three threes in the game. 'fire Pant',c also got nine points and eight rebounds n* Gary Egelkraut and six points from Mish3c by Bmi Bnniri i .hti > A l>-0 run in the middle of the louuh quaiter powered Pennficld \ui\ny boyS* basket­ ball p*St thc Kalamazoo V.»1k\ Association’s maroon and while Panthers in a 62-50 victory at Dehon Kellogg High School Friday. Dehon lost by double-figures when the two trams met in Battle Creek earlier in thc sea­ son. • It was better than lhe”first time,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Steve Miknis. ‘ Our enthusiasm and intensity level was very, up to par for us. It was as great hieh school basketball game, with a great atmos­ phere.” Delton Kellogg trailed by as many as nine points in the first half, but went into the break down just 27-23. A trio of three-pointers bv Landon Grizzle helped Delton pull ahead. ' Grizzle stole the ball with four minutes to play in the third and raced ahead. He decided to pull up with Pcnnficld’s guys hustling back, but none of the green and gold Panthers stopped with him at the three-point line. He fired up thc open jumper from behind thc arc to give Dehon Kellogg a 39-34 lead. The two teams battled back and forth from there until Pcnnficld’s 6-10 center Ryan Lowe pulled down an offensive rebound and w’ent back up with it for two points with 4:52 to go in the game and teammate Jake Grimes fol­ lowed that up with a three-pointer for his first bucket of lhe game. Those two baskets were part of a 9-0 run that put Pennficld up 55-46 with three and a half minutes to play. Aaron Brown led Pennficld in thc win. with Robinson. . . Delton Kellogg is now 8-11 overall tir season and 6-11 in thc KVA. They’ll close ou KVA play at Hackett Catholic Centra Thursday. • The Panthers got their eighth w in Tuesdaytopping Kalamazoo Christian in Kalamazu° 50-44. Minehart knocked down four of five three point attempts, and finished with 24 points to lead Delton. He also had ten rebounds The Panther team also got ten points from Grizzle and five blocks and five rebounds Dollon Kellogg’s Michael Robinson (23) tries to thwart a shot attempt by Pennfield’s Jake Grimes from behind during the second half Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) IS points. Lowe had 14 points. Branden Ruge 13. Ethan Everett 11 and Grimes six. from Egelkraut. Miknis said it was as great win for his team, after a slow start. "Everyone contributed nicely defensively into forcing a lot of tough shots for them.’ Delton Kellogg s Ming-ui Qu dribbles away from a Pennfield double-team late in the fourth quarter of his team s b2-5o KVA win at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) said Delton seniors say good-bye after tough defeat by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball coach Mike Mohn hates Senior Night. But the Panthers make sure it’s special. A nice screen and a nice pass on an inbounds play with just under a minute to go against Pennfield Friday led to a jumpshot from Delton senior Hannah Okeley swishing through thc net. Okeley was one of three Delton Kellogg seniors involved in their final varsity girls’ basketball garpe at Defton JKcllqgg High School Friday, joining Sarah Rendon and Carlye Hammond. "She just knocked it down like she’d been doing it for years.” Mohn said of Okeley. "A good way for her to end her senior year here on her home floor. So. that was cool. 1’11 take that. Tiny victories within a 15-point shel­ lacking, a 20-point shellacking whatever it was.” Pennfield closed out the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a 54-35 victory over the maroon and white Panthers, ending Delton Kellogg’s conference season with a 6­ 12 record. All three seniors got the chance to intro­ duce their parents to the crowd following thc contest, and to thank everyone who’s con­ tributed to their basketball careers. Rendon ends a four-ycar varsity career which saw her participate in more varsity girls’ basketball games than any Delton Kellogg student-athlete ever. “Four years ago, I was a little freshman coming in here and it was really intimidating, then you’ve got this guy standing here right in front of us, about eight feet taller than me,” Rendon said of Mohn. “I never knew how much of an impact he would have on my life. He taught me a lot about basketball and life lessons and to never settle for anything less than what you deserve.” • She thanked her parents, teammates and the out.’ “She goes. *1’11 come out on one condition, that you don’t play me. I II practice. I’ll run every sprint. I’ll do everything you want me to do. but you can not play me.’ So | said, ‘okay, we ll do that.’ “So, I lied. She played. Hammond was thankful for the chance to be a pan of the team in her senior year. Pennfield was happy to pull out a win. The gold Panthers led lhe game 18-15 al 66 the half, and went on a 22-4 run in the third -^‘V'nec. lo. Uikc.cornpk;c game. Time and again Pcnntie’d pulled down defensive rebounds and fired the ball long to teammates streaking towards the basket for lay-ups at the other end. “We talked about it at half-time,” Mohn said. “Wc talked about it in the two time-outs we called. When lhe shot goes up. they fly and we’ve got to gel back. They make like eight, nine, ten points in a row just on open lay-ups because we don’t get back.” Shelby Miller had a team-high 22 points for Pennfield. and Bayice Shelton and Delton Kellogg’s Morgan Champion England Bennett added eight points apiece. Delton Kellogg was led by junior Kristen (right) is fouled by Pennfield's Tess Mohn, who had"24 points. Rendon had three Needham as she tries to get to the bas­ ket during the third quarter Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton assistant coaches as well. “He’s got this voice that will break your ear drums and a heart full of love, and 1 couldn’t have done all this without him so I want to thank him,” Rendon said of Powell. Okeley is at the other end of Delton Kellogg’s all-time games played list, and would have been even lower if her wishes had been granted. "She came out last year and we had a real­ ly good team.” coach Mohn said. “She knew she wasn’t going to play and she just liked thc social part of it. She knew she W’asn’l going to play and I said, ’you’ve got to come back points in her final game at home. Pennficld led the game 14-5 after one quar­ ter. Delton battled back to be close at lhe half thanks to a spark from Autumn Russell. Alicia Lindsey and Madison Conrad. Delton Kellogg ends, the regular season with a record of 6-14. The Panthers got their last w in Thursday, topping visiting Kalamazoo Christian in a make-up game 48-35. Kristen Mohn poured in 25 points to lead the Panthers, adding nine rebounds. Rendon added ten points and six assists, while Lindsey VanderVeen chipped in seven points. Annika Vanzytveld led the Comets with nine points and Britney Laaksonen had eight. Ryfiak earns state finals spot Setting three school records, earning all­ conference honors and helping the Thomapple Kcllogg/Hastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team to a runner-up fin­ ish in the OK Conference Tier HI wasn’t enough. Thomapple Kcllogg/Hastings senior Levi Ryfiak became the first swimmer from the team ever to qualify for lhe Division 1 State Finals when he broke his own school-record time with a 54.52 second finish in thc 100yard butterfly at the Second Shave Meet host­ ed by Zeeland Tuesday. Thc Division 1 State Finals will be held March 7-8 at Saginaw Valley State University. Ryfiak set the school record at 55.48 sec­ onds with his runner-up finish in the event at the OK Rainbow Tier III Conference Meet in Hastings Saturday. He also set a school record in die l(X)-yard breaststroke Friday in lhe conference meet preliminary races, finishing in I minute 6.67 seconds. He won the event Saturday in 1:06.97, besting teammate Dexx VanHouten who was lhe runner-up in the race with a time of 1:06.98. , VanHouten and Ryfiak teamed with Jared Bailey and Jacob Miller to tally a school record in the 200-yard medley relay as well finishing that race in 1:46.61, behind the Ottawa Hills team of Jack Culp, Larenz Rivero, Michael Pall and Roben Pall which won the conference meet’s first race in 1:44.58. Htose record-setting performances helped the Irojan team finish second to Wayland in lhe conference this season overall, and at the conference meet. Wayland finished the d iv Saturday with 463.5 points, followed by 1K/Hastmgs 375 5. Ottawa Hills 351. Grand Raprds Catholic Central 283. Grand Rapids Umort 251 and West Catholic 198. P There were personal best times throughout the competition for the Trojans. IK/Hasinigs had a couple other runner-un .rushes. Jacob Miller was second in y»«rd freestyle with a time of 24.17 secon/k and Nate Ryfiak was second in the diving companion with 311.55 points. Way land’s Quincy Bollone look the diving title with •'a r.45 points. Firm was one of just two wins for Wayland “ came in the 200-yard individuai "nt io'97 vrennilrcW Z"idke.rv,:en finished *'* z.ju.97. VanHouten was third in that race (2:16.03). z Other top eight finishes for TK/Hastings came from Bailey (fifth) and Nick Myers (eighth) in the 200-yard freestyle; Dylan Wheeler (sixth) and Troy Boonstra (seventh) in thc diving competition; Miller (tied lor fifth) in the 100-yard freestyle; Bailey (third) and Myers (eighth) in the 500-yard freestyle; and Diego Albo (sixth) in the 100-yard back­ stroke. The top 16 in each individual event scored points for their teams. Nate Ryfiak also added a 12lh-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly; Albo was ninth in the 100-yard freestyle; Aideii Reigler 15th in the 100-yard freestyle and Hth in the I(X)yard backstroke; Cordy Brophy 13th in the 100-yard backstroke; Boonstra 13th in the 50yard freestyle; and Neil Hoskins tenth in the 500-yard freestyle. The TK/Hastings team of Reigler. Nate Ryfiak, Boonstra and VanHouten was filth in lhe 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:44.70 and Myers, Levi Ryfiak, Miller and Bailey teamed up to place third ini he 400- yard freestyle relay in 3:36.60. Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn (right) offers some encouragement to sen­ ior guard Sarah Rendon prior to her Senior Night speech at Delton Kellogg High School Friday. Rendon, a four-year varsity player, holds the record for playing the most games ever for the Delton girls’ program. 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'•Ionia is a senior-led team, playing really ucll nghl now, with tournament experience,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “Wc took sonic chances in trying to stop their pri­ mary scorers, and it slowed them down early, but they had some kids step up and hit shots which good teams do. We don t have to be ashamed losing to a team like Ionia." Lakewood sophomore guard Karly Morris had a solid outing, scoring six points and grab­ bing three steals. She also was charged with slowing dow n the Bulldogs' Sarah Swartz, one of her team's leaders. That part of thc Viking strategy worked. Morris, with lhe help of her ■ ■ !■ * ■ ■ ■ In lost five points. teammates, held Swartz <‘(J(Uvn aj| Tlw Vikings eoU7 j-j.lor Bovee Jed lhe Bulldogs' stars thong 1. ‘ ' ninc l>o,nls way with 17 points. I . f m Jaylynn from Camryn Klein and six eat Williams and Anna Rkx^• hcf H)ph(> Senior Taylor V more teammate Mom - J Jcs$yca also got five pom s abounds from Stoepkcr and lour points and! — - junior Millie Potter. tW(J ol lhc VantLand and Su*'P (his wjnter, joining Viking team s four seniors t . Victoria Hager and “ k wjIh.. -ntis has been a g«»W « wc said Frost. •’Wcdtdntget he* ed, but they came to work escry y fun 10 be around. Konnor Jessycn and •‘Taylor (VantLand), Komior. , VictoriaarelourgtcalktdslhaByll^^ ecssful outside of basketball. -Marie (Hendrickson) and Millie comp* juy hard against bigger and strongerg tr • • They made big strides, even though it doesn t always show in the box score ” Lakn^^H wnrsitv air’s’ basketball coach Denny Frost (center back) talks things over with his team during Saturday’s CAAC-White loss to visiting Stockbridge Friday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) PUBUC iOTC© Viking senior Taylor VantLand rises up to get a shot off in the lane during Friday’s CAAC-White finale against Stockbridge at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Medical Hearing Aid 1 Lakewood ends the year with a record of I­ 18. Frost said his team said good-bye 10 its sen­ iors, then challenged the younger girls to be bet­ ter next year. "Il is alw ays a tough locker room after a los­ ing a district game because the finality of the sit­ uation sets in. but I can guarantee that they will be smiling today and be ready to get back lo work. That is just the way this group look care of business," Frost said. Frost was very appreciative of all the people that supported the program this season, either financially or verbally. “But that is what the Lakewood community does, they arc there for thc kids.” he said. The Viking fans were their to support the girls on Senior Night Friday, as Lake wood finished off an 0- IO season in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division with a 55-32 loss to Stockbridge. Stockbridge in thc regular season finale Friday than it did in the second, on Monday. The Panthers’ Kelsey Crockett outscored lhe Vikings herself, pouring in 34 points. Lake wood led thc game 24-15 at the half, and was outscored 40-8 in the final two quarters. “We played the best first half we have played all year." said Frost. “We were up 24-15 at lhe half playing with a lot of energy and executing very well on offense and defense. We showed great patience on offense which led to some good shots, which we finally made. We talked about coming out of the half and playing with a ton of energy the first five minutes. We didn’t do that, and allowed them back in and then lhe panic mode set in and everything went south ’ from there. “We have fought this all year.” The Vikings struggled to slop Stockbridge’s dribble penetration, which led to a number of free throw attempts. Crockett easily got into good scoring position in the second half, and either scored or got to thc foul line. She shot 20 free throws herself, making 16 of them. "It is a little disappointing that we did not step to the challenge in the second half," said Frost. "We don’t have time to feel sorry for ourselves with Ionia Monday in (he districts. We have to go back to work and be ready to go.” Morris. Emily Barker and Potter had seven points each for Lakewood. Geiger had six points as well as six rebounds. anted You may be selected to participate in a test of a major breakthrough in digital hearing technology. A limited number of these hearing instruments have been made available to us at a reduced cost for this trial. 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Jackson Lumen Christi, ranked third in the stale in Class B, pulled out a 61-41 victory over the Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team in Hastings. l he Saxons led the contest 9-8 after one quarter, but the Titans found their shooting touch in the second quarter to pull ahead 29-21 by the half. Hastings head coach Steven Stores said his guys hung tough in the third quarter, but could­ n't quite cut into lhe Titan lead. Peter Beck led Hastings with nine points and eight rebounds. Jon Wilcox chipped in eight points and Cole Harden seven. Lumen Christi got 17 points from Devin Edwards and 15 from Matt Bullinger DaMarian Snellenberget added nine jioints and Tyler Moser seven. Hastings closes out the regular season at home against East Grand Rapids Thursday. The Saxons closed out the OK Gold Conference season with a 67-39 loss at Wayland Friday. The Wildcats got 16 points from Lacey James and ten from Aver) Hudson. Wilcox had a team-high ten points for Hastings. 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[ KA»W.«5.W Dog licensing should have friendlier tactic Roads 9etting rough for county board See Editorial on page 4 See Story on Page 3 t* L t '<8' —- Saxon wrestle*5 improve at Palace See Story on Page 15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Hast,ngs Pub!lc ^-RT LOT-C 003 *2/ E State st Hasungs Ml 49058-1954 Thursday, MafCh 6. 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 10 NEWS BRIEFS Child abuse fight to highlight women’s club meeting The mission to eliminate and present child abuse and neglect will be the focus of the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club meeting Friday, March 7, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings beginning at noon Karen Jousrna. executive director of the Family Support Center of Barry County, will be the keynote speaker and will inform mem­ bers how her organization uses awareness, advocacy and education to address the child abuse issue. Friday’s gathering will also include the club’s annual meeting as well as its customary regular business meeting. The business meeting will include GFWCMichigan Convention official call informa­ tion; Barry Roubaix Bike Race volunteering; senior tea sign up. senior tea donations; pick­ ing up cookie- dough order forms; purchase of pecans; Spartan label delivery; the Spring Grab Bag fundraiser; paying dues; and return of books for exchange. The annual meeting will include the instal­ lation of /’flirts ft; 2PI J-16- pt-.’Mdent. Kathy LaVlctor: vice president. Evelyn Hol/.warth: treasurer. Barb Olson; recording secretary, Joeann Nehmer; corresponding sec­ retary, Louise Mellcnger. Board of Directors installation will include Barb Palmer. 2014­ 2015; Ann Cusack and Donna Kinney. 2014­ 2016 Information about the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club can be obtained from .Sharon Russell, president, by calling 517-852-2064 or emailing wildrosefann^ voyager.net. Bernard museum group gearing up for new season The next Bernard Museum and Historical Society business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Delton District Librarv Tuesday, March 11. The group will be making plans to open the museum for the summer and discussing spe­ cial events, including the lours for Delton Kellogg third graders. This is an exciting time for the museum, said member Anne Richards, since the group i is working on improvements and activities for the year. Any one interested in the history of the area is invited to the meeting and encouraged to bring ideas to share. Refreshments will be served al the meet­ Hastings school board narrows superintendent search by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Wednesday. Feb. 26, The Hastings Area School System Board of Education held a special meeting Feb. 26 and selected six candidates for the superinldents post. The first round of interviews will be conducted Friday, March 7. and Saturday. March 8. in the multi-purpose room of Star Elementary'. Former Thomapplc Kellogg superintendent Gary Rider, the regional president of Michigan Leadership Institute who is con­ ducted the superintendent search for Hastings Schools, said he was impressed with the can­ didates who applies for the post. “We had 10 current or past superintendents that applied for the job.’’ he said. “There were also a lot of assistant superintendents that applied. It was an excellent field.’’ After reviewing 36 applications in closed session, the board selected the final six candi­ dates. Below is information gleaned from the resumes, cover letters and application forms of the candidates, who are listed in the order in which they will be interviewed. Jeff Wright currently serves as the high school principal l°r Greenville' pubfic Schools, a position he has held since July 2010. He will be interviewed at 5:45 p.m. Friday, March 7. Previous experience: Elementary principal, Greenville Public Schools, August, 2008 through July 2010; Marl ax School (kinder­ garten through eighth grade). Marshall, /Xugust 2003 through August 200$ sixth, sev­ enth and eighth grade teacher, MarLee School. August 1999 through August, 2003; fourth and fifth grade teacher, Albion Public Schools. August, 1997 through August 1999; bereavement care coordinator, Good Samaritan Hospice Care, Battle Creek, April 1993 through August 19^5; minister. United Methodist churches in Benton Harbor. Stevensville, and Stockbridge. Education bachelor of arts, urban develop­ ment. Michigan State University. 1982; Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Area school districts arc experiencing a shortage of bus drivers. Adding worry for some school officials is that the sprinn athlet­ ics season, which pub a heavier strain cn dis­ tricts, is just around the comer. Part of the difficulty in attracting applicants may lie in the schedule. Bus drivers average four to five hours per day. with split shifts. This type of job seems suited to retirees or stay-at-home parents who want the summer off. said Maple Valley Schools Transportation Director Pal Powers. It’s quite a process to become a driver, he said. A Class B commercial driver’s license is required, along with a school bus and passen­ ger endorsement Some districts may require an air brake endorsement, as well. When applying to become a driver, if an individual does not yet possess a CDL her or she must acquire a temporary instructional pennit. known as a TIP, from the Secretary of State office. It takes 20 to 24 hours of instruction to gain a CDL, plus an additional 24 hours of begin­ ning bus driving school. “We pay for an outside trainer to come in,” said Powers, adding that a driver could be ready in three weeks. In an effort to raise awareness of the need for drivers, area school transportation direc­ tors have been asked about their current situ­ ations and in some eases to explain what it dU[P’h’ hors d’oeuvrrv will be provided and RTr.'V«Xienlt.ed.n a tawing tor |A rorkeof*’5 >n<tl,,,nber Buck' .: door prize _|...mbcr sending an email to Rsvp to (he Clt illjnf ,69 94S nichok'1/mibairy.com 2454 to attend the event. pal. Pennfield Public schools. Battle Creek. July 2008 through July 2010; middle school assistant principal. Pennfield Public Schools. July 2005 through July 2007; middle school Title I teacher. Pennfield Public Schools, July 2002 through July 2005. Education: bachelor of arts, elementary education. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. 2002. master of arts, education and professional development. WMU. Professional achievements: Increasing overall ACT scores at Union City High School; increasing dual enrollment participa­ tion by 700 percent; creating a college prepa­ ration culture at Union City High School: cre­ ating and facilitating college and career readiness nights for high school students and parents. Union City Community Schools adoption of the national sex education stan­ dards for kindergarten through 12th grades. Reasons and qualifications for applying for Hastings post include a desire to use leader- See CANDIDATES, page 7 the fleet. “It’s not the mechanics, it’s the body,” said Powers on what wears out first. Road salt and other chemicals lead to cor­ rosion. which has caused all but three buses in bis fleet to have rebuilt MainxcIK Regarding substitute drivers Powers said, “Of course a potential driver should be some­ one who likes to be around kids.” Hastings District size (square miles): 180 Routes: 19 . Drivers: 19. one substitute Length of run: 105 minutes, or 63 miles, average Capacity: 58 percent, average Driving a school bus requires training, a commercial driver’s license and special endorsements. takes io become a driver. Maple Valley District size (square miles): 134 Routes: 12 Drivers: 12 regular and two substitutes Length of run: 45 to 120 minutes Capacity: 85 percent Maple Valley bus drivers start as early as 6:08 a.m., and the last bus arrives, on average, returns at 4:25 p.m.. said Powers. The buses are at 85 percent capacity, aver- aging 65 to 70 riders fully loaded. Some districts have started placing restric­ tions on items allowed on the bus. Powers said at this time the only restriction on Maple Valley buses is that items (such as backpacks, band instruments, school projects or gym bags) cannot be in the aisle and should be no larger than what can fit in the student’s lap or personal area. The newest bus in the Maple Valley fleet is from 2005 and the oldest is from 1997. Powers said if the district’s May 6 bond pass­ es, pan of the money will be used to upgrade While there have been changes in recent years, Hastings Area School System has not privatized its transportation department and still operates its own bus garage. According to Hastings Area Schools trans­ portation supervisor Jim Vreugde, instead of 23 bus routes, the district has combined and reconfigured routes and reduced the number to 19. Vreugde said the number ot runs has been lowered due to a decrease in the number of students riding the bus. “We don’t have problems with over-crowd­ ing on our buses.” he said. “We run 77-pissenger buses, and the highest number of stu- See DRIVERS, page 3 Barry County Dispatch Center bitten by sound byte Carbon Green to host Business After Hours a plant‘tour will Ik available. Attendance to the BuMOess After Hours at CX G^’ is free to chamber members. masters of divinity, 1988; teaching certificate. Spring Arbor University, 1997; master of arts, educational leadership, Western Michigan University, 2003. Professional achievements: Partnering with staff and community to prepare students for continuing education and work; positively affecting the culture of the school system; maintaining ns many opportunities for stu­ dents as possible in the face of uncertain budgetary times; participating in two success­ ful bond campaigns, strong student advocacy at every building and level Reasons and qualifications for applying for Hastings post include a desire to become a superintendent of the district and personal background and education history fit with dis­ trict’s goals Christina Fcneley is the current director of instruction and high school principal for Union City Community Schools, a position she has held since July 2010. Iler interview is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, March 7. Previous experience: Middle school princi­ Schools facing shortage ©f substitute bus drivers . r . For more information, call 269-623-2957. Barry County Chamber of Commerce will host its March Business Alter Hours event at Carbon Green BioEnergy LLC Thursday, March 13, front 4:30 to 6 p in. Carbon Green BioEnergy produces American-made fuel while enhancing local markets for corn producers and reducing dependence on foreign oil. _ ’ Please join us at this oO-inillion gallons per year ethanol production facility at 7795 Saddlebag Uke Road. I.ake Odessa, for an opportunity to make contacts and exchange ideas with Chamber members and community leaders ” vaid Valerie Byrnes, chamber pres. PRICE 75C Mary Youngs Scholarship concert is Saturday 7-„ “®,y Youngs Scholarship Fund Concert returns Saturday. March 8. at n9-S orWhaf- n a Fl'SI Uniled Methodist Church on Green Street. This year's theme curb n -ir ? ^ame W,H include several area musicians singing a variety of classics, such as Michelle,’’ ‘Georgey Girl" "Ruby." ‘•Jolene." "Elvira." ’Jo^ny B. Goode" and va Filin ock,ng out in preparation last week are (Bom left) Steve Voungs, pred jacobSi uiru.e ^9S;JaSOn Drake» Chase Younas Beth Lepak and DougI Acker. Like all preSS5XS& • ”• “' ■«"» ”” *■» **• taKCn. by Eran Faverinan Staff Writer A television interview aired last week that has rekindled contentious discussion over a building addition at the Barry County Dispatch Center may actually be providing the understanding and support needed lor the project. In December, the dispatch center bread accepted a bid of $407,890 to construct a 2,444-square-foot addition to provide addi­ tional meeting and training room space. Objections were voiced regarding for what appeared to be unneeded additional space when other meeting venues in the communi­ ty are available. Also under fire was the pro posed use of excess funds from a 2009 tax payer-approved operating fund millage for a capital construction project. Those issues attracted the attention of News Channel 3 of Kalamazoo which aired a Feb. 27 interview with Yankee Springs Township Supervisor and foimcr county commissioner Mark Englerth. Englcrth told the Banner Monday he was positioned a.% opposing the upcoming August vote to renew the dispatch center’s operating mill age. The suggestion also was made that “I never said I opposed the millage. Phyllis Fuller [director of the center] does a marvelous job. Where I disagree with her is the need for the new building.” Mark Englerth. Yankee Springs Township Supervisor I nglerih was part of a growing opjx^itiun group organizing to protest renewal of the August millage because of the i^ues stirromiding the building addition projea. I never said I opposed the millage. Englcrth said Monday. ' Phy Uh Fuller (director of the center) does a marvelous job. Where I di •agree with her is the need loi the new building.” Engknh’s spotlight appe.irancr re-ivnited the debate due. in apparent likelihood, to the major dam.tthat defen! of the August See DISPATCH, page 6 �Pag* 2 - Thufixtay. March 6, 2014 - The Hastings Banner Hastings High School wraps up ‘Seussical the Musical’ Will stilLnerform for elementary students up working on the production, whether on stage or off .stage,” .said Willard. "It is the largest cast and crew I have worked with out of 24 shows. If students were not on stage, they assisted with such things as designing the set. making the set. painting the set. doing make-up, doing hair, raising and lowering the backdrops, working the curtains, controlling ____ Saturday evening, the final curtain went down on the H.niings High School produc­ tion of “Seussical the Musical.” which fea­ tured the largest cast and crew in recent mem­ ory, according to Todd Willard, who codirccted the show with Hastings Area Schools vocal music director Matthew Callaghan. “We had a total of J15 students that ended The entire cast reminds JoJo (Mary Green) ’Oh, the Thinks You Can Think. Jojo (Mary Green) tries not to be misled by The Cat in the Hat (Thomas Bowles). The Cat in the Hat (Thomas Bowles) tries to convince Mr. Mayor of Whoville (Marshall Cherry) and his wife (Abby Miller) that he has the answers on how to raise a child. 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Any questions contact Brent VanBuren at 269-845*0514 ___ J Yertle the Turtle, the Whos and the Bird Girls join other Dr. Seuss characters (front, from left) Uttle Kangaroo (Kaycie Jenkins), Sour Kangaroo (Natalie Anderson), Horton the Elephant (Zach Allyn), and The Cat in the Hat (Thomas Bowles). the lights, and organizing the prop-, back­ stage.” Willard said he received plenty of positive feedback utter the shows, which began Thursday evening and continued Friday night and Saturday afternoon and evening. Michael Anton, retired pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, who attended the musical with his wife. Charlotte, said they enjoyed the show “Great fun,” he said. ”1 don’t think Charlotte and 1 have missed more than one or two musicals, if that many, in our 45 years as Hastings Michiganders. Memory says this cast was the largest we’ve seen, and the pit orchestra seemed larger than usual. The show was ‘rockin’’ from start to finish.” Hastings Area Schools interim superin­ tendent Chris Cooley said he was impressed with the production. “If you had any question about what makes this community so great, it was answered at ’Seussical the Musical.’,” he said. "Volunteer musicians committing so much time and sounding so great in the pit Volunteers and students working on lighting, make-up. set designs, and costumes that were fantastic. Talented students of all ages that put on breathtaking performances. Directors and community members who care enough about students and the community to come together and make it happen. • “Deb and 1 went to the Fnd;‘> «'ght show and we were still talking about it Monday morning.’’ said Cooley. “Kudos and cheers to the co-directors, the cast, and all the folks who made a really de|iglitful show happen." Willard said he and Callaghan bc8i“' pin"’ 'he show a year ago. .. We both have very high expectations, said Willard. “Matt is terrifically talented and dedicated. Andrew Williams, our choreogra­ pher is extremely talented, as well. Dawn Bmst. who provides most of 'he costumes that the kids haven’t come up with, has a greate)e for what we need. And as always, the bigges reason for our successful show is the talented group of students vve have,0 "”rk wi,h In kceping with the adage- “The show must go on. the cast and crew of “Seussical the M^eal- has not blurred by the snow day that canceled the traditional pertnmun'* for students jn all il.istuigs elementary schools. At 8:45 " .' .-jay, March 11.'he CAU"“in wilt 80 rX * of Centra) Aoditoriuni 0„e “P «» £ fl)r'a special !«'' ormance jUst for th^iueiilary students. vaiiuus cast memoers sing me opening number Saturday afternoon. Pictured are (front, from left) Sammy Mitchell, Hannah Tebo, (second row) Abby Campbell. Becky Maurer, Christy Clark, Emma Beemer, (back) Norberto Hernandez, Kourtney Dobbin, Marshall Cherry and Kaitlyn Keeler. Gen. bX^DowXs p battle of Butler-Side Uppers and to iret^u 'r * joined by soldiers (back, from left) Kayleigh Collins ° J°^° (Mary Green) They are Abby Campbell. 9 ns’ EmilY Casarez. Sage Winters and �3 The Hastings Banner — Thursday* March DRIVERS continued from page 3 Xg^'e’M’th'rci’reICS,’,udcnt''’'> ”ld bi^CSt cba'k'nlH' facing theXV’’"’*" th,, yt,lr is • sfaX of ,k said div trick currently h«' om- '“hxtitutc bus driver to w«>IJ “? h“Y. Uhw !<> >ive on call -We nd'ettiw for drivers, hut wc’rc n(>| vetting the re>|x«i>se. he said "We d like people to km>« that they don’t have to already have their license; we will tram them.” Vreugde Mud typically takes six to seven >seek< tolrain 3 ncw Sl,bstitutc driver -1 think another problem is wc un? Comrw i„g for drivers with Middleville. |Thomap%: Kellogg Schools and they in lun, are Pc"nf Whh (Community Schools), he said. Cak’‘lonia Thomapple Kellogg District size (square miles): 117 Routes: 20 (double) Drivers: 20, seven substitutes Length of run: 25 miles, average Capacity: 71 percent fhomapple Kellogg Schools Ttansportation Director Matt Funk said he can always use more substitute bus drivers, especially during the fall and spring for sports and special events. TK bus drivers run 20 routes twice per day, first picking up elementary students, then middle and high school students. Funk said he and the bus mechanic also drive buses if needed. The district is growing and Funk said rider­ ship on the buses has increased tq the point where another route may have to be added in coming years. The average bus route covers about 25 miles per route, four times per day for a total of about 100 miles per day. With 20 regular routes that figures out to about 2.000 miles per day for buses in the district and about 10,000 miles per week for just the regular daily routes. That doesn't include the specials such as sporting and other extracurricular events. "Wc could always use more drivers.” said Funk. “But it’s hard, especially when we mayonly give them a couple of hours per week.’’ He said the requirements to become a bus driver arc not simple and include regular <Vceitifiealton or training Drivers must sub mil to physical exams, random drug tests and must have clean driving records. I hey must also obtain a CDL license with endorsements for weight, passengets and school bus. And to maintain a bus driver’s license, a person must complete eight hours of class work every other year. Funk said the district has, for several years, restricted what students may bring on the buses. He said federal guidelines require that any backpacks or other items .such as band instruments or athletic equipment must be able to be held in the passenger’s lap. That prohibits students from carrying large instru­ ments. Mich as tubas or baritones, or large school projects that cannot easily be trans­ ported. The district hires its own bus drivers but does work with Caledonia schools (which is in the same intermediate school district) for some special education transportation. Delton Kellogg District size (square miles): 144 Routes: 17 Drivers: 15. two substitutes, two on leave Length of run: 25 to 36 miles, 75 min­ utes to 105 minutes Capacity: 90 percent Paul Blacken, superintendent of Delton Schools, said a shortage of substitute drivers, puls pressure on regular drivers, allowing lit­ tle leeway. The lack of substitutes translates into increased parental involvement for after­ school athletic and academic activities requir­ ing travel. Parents have been .supportive, but having parents help with transportation requires additional documentation and safety protocols Plus, parents are fooling the cost of gas during these situations. “This shortage is not easy on any of the school districts." said Blacken. The district sometimes calls on the special­ needs driver and van to pick up children. "Sometimes we ask our mechanic to help out, Don Osborne, who is great, goes out of his way to help, even going out and spreading sand on some of the routes to help out the drivers in hazardous conditions." On occasion, when the district has been short a bus or a driver. Blacken, children on one bus route may be asked to stay in a gym “We advertise for drivers but we're not getting the response. We d people to know hat they don’t have to already have their license; we will train them.’ * £ Jim Vreugde Hastings Area Schools transportation supervisor until another bus h<‘> empty. 'ihis means the kids get h^Cr’ba‘Parents are contacted in such silua . "Discussion on dtaring of drivers, across districts, has been ',0WC'cr understand­ ably, other districts are Ycry protectiveof their drivers. So that is be,ng Co”<tdercd." said Blacken. ' . The Mate docs not provide any assignee with this issue, he said; it is part of lhc . ating challenges of sch<w’s- . Some districts are discussing the ophon ()f privatizing their transportation departments to help alleviate this problem. said Blacken. ‘•We are always for additional, qualified drivers," he sa,“’ Lakewood District size (square miles): 212 Routes: 21 (double) Drivers: 21, eight substitutes Length of run: 160 minutes, 135 miles average Capacity: 75 percent Lake wood School district has no shortage of regular bus drivers for its 21 routes, said transportation director Kathy Petersen. The number of substitute drivers is another matter. Petersen said of the eight substitute drivers, some are only available certain days, and two go south for pari of the winter. Fifteen of the 21 runs are double runs, for the elementary school, and for the middle and high schools. Two routes arc lor special-needs The control panel in a school bus includes switches for heating various sections o the bus. such as the stairwell, while others are for operating the stop sign and flash­ ers. students who go to Ionia, one is for Lakewood categorical students, and three are middle and high school student runs only. The two bus garage mechanics occasional­ ly fill in when necessary, although only one can sub at a time, since a mechanic must be available for breakdowns or stuck buses. Occasionally. Petersen will drive a bus when absolutely necessary. She recently attended a job fair in Barry County, hosted by Michigan Works, where she was able to hire another substitute. She is considering advertising for substitutes in the near future. Petersen thinks that many |>eople do not have the confidence to drive a bus. Other issues may be the pay and the scheduling, she said, adding she doesn’t think bus drivers are paid well enough for what they do. “There are some subs that would like to become regular drivers,’’ said Petersen. "Our regular drivers are. for the most part. Lakewood people who are dedicated to luikcwixxl.” said Petersen. Barry Intermediate School District “We desperately need more drivers and substitute drivers/' said Dawn Weeks of the Barry- Intermediate School District. Weeks coordinates bus schedules for spe­ cial-needs students in the Hastings and Delton Kellogg school districts. The buses arc retro­ fitted to accommodate up to three wheel­ chairs. if needed. "This is not a job for everybody." said Weeks. “Il doesn’t fit every one’s personality .. it has to be a person who really cares about kids, helps kids and families ... and they need to be patient.’’ Training is provided for new drivers, with continuing education provided through the Kalamazoo Intermediate School District. Generally, the BISD has four bus routes, however, one driver is currently on medical leave, causing students to be consolidated onto three buses. "We don’t tend to have a loud or disre­ spectful group of students... our students real­ ly like their drivers and are happy to sec them." said Weeks. Anyone interested in becoming a substitute bus driver is encouraged to contact his or her school district’s bus garage. Staff writers Sandra Ponsetto, Julie Makarewicz Constance Cheeseman and Bonnie Mattson contributed to this article. Political roads getting rough for county board :%y Vandel Editor The potholes they encountered on the bumpy agenda road at Tuesday ’s cominitteeof-the-whole meeting will be nothing com­ pared to the real thing county commissioners and ail drivers will be encountering in Barry County this spring. That’s what County Road Commission Managing Director Brad Lamberg warned will happen if the state does not use the $1.3 billion road package proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder to address all roads and not just state highways. Lamberg told commissioners the county is facing a break-up of roads that "people here have not seen before" and it’s time to address the issue before its gets too big. "We’re at a crossroads, and, fortunately, [the county) is in a position to save our sys­ tem,” reported Lamberg. “but it gets really inefficient from here on out." Lamberg was appealing to the board to pass a resolution staling its position that the state legislature fully fund all roads — including local roads. Those local roads. Lamberg said, are suffering because of funding neglect for the past 10 years. Michigan is currently last among all states in per-capita road spending and has ranked in the bottom quartile of most road funding measurements for the last 40 years. Given its extreme freeze/thaw cycles, the state should be attaining the top quartile of road funding, according to the resolution. Laniberg had six pairs of sympathetic com­ missioner ears Tuesday, though Craig Stolsonburg raised a wider perspective objec­ tion. •‘I wonder if wc’rc going to have many more of these resolution requests.” Stolsonburg suggested to fellow commission­ ers. “The state only has a certain amount of money, and we’ve had all kinds of groups ask for more funding including economic devel­ opment, 4-H. and the MSU Extension Service. Every body’s saying we want every- lh Lamberg reminded Stolsonburg that county road commissions have been underfunded for many years and only through efficiencies have they been able to keep roads at passable, though not improved, conditions He also gave another advisement. “Your position with this resolution is that you want the slate's help." pointed out 1^,Tif « ••if>X.o^ the state doesn ’t ^-No do it. we’ have n.is open space preservation ^program for the county. "In 14 years of the agriculture preservation Board, We’ve preserved one farm." pointed out the preservation board’s secretary Joy Ellen Mulder. "For all intents and purposes, (the agriculture preservation board) has been a failure." Mulder laid out for commissioners the results of her research into the subject and presented a four-point vision plan for consid­ eration that included the need for the agricul­ ture preservation board to implement an out­ reach and marketing plan to support a budget. “The key message needs to lx* the econom­ ic impact that agriculture has on Barry County," contended Mulder, who pointed out in the most recent five-year period for which data is available, from 2002 to 2007. the county lost 7 percent of its agricultural land. “Agriculture is the county’s second-largest industry, and it supports one in every four jobs. In livestock and crops, agriculture brought $94 million into Barry County last year.” The other points to the vision statement presented by Mulder called for revising the present farmland preservation ordinance and adding an open space ordinance with no financial impact on taxpayers; building an administrative support system by aligning the agriculture preservation board with the Barry Conservation District; and to become a finan­ cially self-sustaining entity in three years, using a to-be-determined amount of seed money from the county. "You say there’s going to be no impact to taxpayers, but y ou’re asking for three years of seed money.’’ challenged Stolsonburg. to which Mulder agreed that the no-impact peri­ od would begin after the initial seed money from the county would be allocated. “What happens after three years if you can’t be self­ sustaining?" •Jhen we failed, and I Eues, jfs over with, replied Mulder. "I don’t wanl l() |OI>k in the rearview muror. Tin, proposal is radically than what s been going on the last 14 year,. We re willing to take the risk and. if it’s not accomplished in three years, we’re done ” After a motion to approve consideration of Ute statement and a request for mnrc dcui| bt discussed at a future county board meeting, Stolsonburg pointed out that a possible awarding ol seed money to the agriculture preservation board would be ‘lntu,u,ru dated county service. a nol’-n,J"- | i t threc-jear term-, beginning May; T: ‘ T* . the County courts, Stolsonburg and Jun*Smelkcr cast the neg­ • Recommended approval of an upward ative votes in »’4-2 decision. Commissioner price revision to the tract index fee schedule Howard “Hoot” Gibsai, who \oted in favor assessed by the register of deeds. Die increase of looking further into the proposal, said he is the first since 2005. liked what he heard, but was also skeptical of • Refused to consider a request from providing funding. He referred to the possi­ Register of Deeds Barb Hurless for a part­ bility that the agriculture preservation board time deputy register of deeds position to be may have county funds still available from a elevated to a full-time position to alleviate previous allocation. work process pressure and upcoming profes­ “If there’s money there I’m not opposed to sional training needs. Die request did not their using it.” said Gibson during a telephone receive a motion for consideration, though interview Wednesday in which he also staled Commissioner Ben Geiger suggested Hurless that he doesn’t favor adding additional return to the board with her time management money. “It looked like a pretty good presenta­ concerns in a month. Several other commis­ tion I think that if somebody wants to try- sioners said requests for increased staffing something and it’s not going to cost any thing, should wait until the upcoming budget plan­ you should let them. If you don’t let someone ning process when similar requests from sev­ try something, nothing will ever happen." eral other departments can also be considered. hi other business, the board: • Recommended approval of tentative con­ • Recommended approval at next week’s tract agreements with four county employ­ board of commissioners meeting of the reap­ . meat groups that provide wage scale increas­ pointments of Shirley Barnum and Richard es of I percent over 2013 wages and an addi­ Patterson to the zoning board of appeals for tional 1.5 percent increase effective Oct. 1. three-year terms beginning .April I. and the Ail tentative agreements had been approved re-appointments of Clyde Morgan and Robert by the employee groups as part of the re­ Vanderbough to the planning commission for opening for wage considerations of a three- Auditions, Auditions, Auditions! The Thornapple Players will hold open auditions for I Owe It All To You an original musical - with books, lyrics and score by Doug Acker Large Cast Required Auditions: 7PM • Monday, March 10 Leason Sharpe Hall 231 South Broadway, Hastings Barry Community Enrichment Center Rehearsals are Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-10PM. There are occasional additional dance rehearsals. April 30 - Open to the Public Dress Rehearsal 7PM Performances: May I. 2, 3, May 9, 10, at 7PM and May 4 and 11 at 2PM * ”lf we approve giving sc ( WThe\esXh>nCp«se<l. 6-0. Commissioner Jim DeYoung w-*'•• fj„uratjve pothole that Vel.ring '.X for die pas. 14 has been up reviewed a vision years, comrn^1* v (he counly\ agrjcu|. statement pn for use in developing ture preservatio sUsiaininp farmland and an education and ben year contract th Jfr expire < Dec 3F • Delay ed approval of a similar tentative agreement with elected officials, department heads and non-union represented employees. In a confusing unfolding of events, the board rejected the motion to approve on a 4-2 vote so elected officials could be removed from consideration. On a new, amended motion to approve the tentative agreement excluding elected officials, the board also turned it down on a 4-2 vote. Commission Chair Joyce Snow requested that County ?\dministrator Michael Brown return with a list of positions and cur­ rent pay scales for additional consideration. • Provided Brown with an unusual assign­ ment during his upcoming Florida vacation. "Say ’Hi’ to Jim for us,’’ quipped Commissioner Jim Dull in regard to Commissioner Jim DeYoung, currently on an extended winter vacation. DeYoung missed the sixth of nine county board meetings in 2014 with his absence Tuesday . The board meet will meet Tuesday. March 11. at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. Auditions aie open to high school seniors and adults. need to prepate anythin#. Everyone will leant a Ja>:> e A readfuen the wtipt. The Thomapplc Players is a non profit organization providing theatrical opportunities to service, over the |as( Stolsonburg. ’’Until Wc , , *' iaid those services, I’m not “ 7 ‘undl,,-‘i ,f".: Following the meeting 8sk,1,vo":.for ,h,S’ sided example, of tl,„"V S',,l“l"bl"8 proeuts having Ven m^,^’’"1 department, of the county clerk •’hC deed,, and sheriff, a, we| , " to the budgets of the Burry County area. Fur more information call THQRHRPPLE 269-945-2332 *F Barry (k >, or A 269-945-9249 Thomapple Arts Council �Pogo a -TlMStW M*"*6- 2014 ' 1N: Did yo“ Bonner see? Dog licensing should Mountain of snow The snowfall total for Hastings stands at 99-5 Inches as of Wednesday, according to National Weather Service climatologist Dave McIntyre, 'and this photo appears to be evidence of the mountain of snow that has fallen this winter. have friendlier taev We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our stall’ members that tvpresents Barry County, if you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058; or email newsC<‘iBdgraphics.com. Please include information such ns where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Memorable gathering Bunner March 12, 1953 FIVE GENERATIONS — A family din­ ner was held at the home of Mrs. E.N. Rowley, 3337 E. Jarvis, Hazel Park, honoring five generations in the family. Attending from Hastings were Mrs. Rowley’s grandmother, Mrs. E.C. Lawton, 418 W. Clinton; her mother and step-father. Mr. and Mrs. Coy Stowell. 1845 River Road; and her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Tinkler, Billy, Dickie, Harley and Janet. Pictured are (from left) Rowley’s 5-month-old grandson, Steven E. Williams; his moth­ er, Mrs. T.R. Williams (Kathryn Rowley); Have you Mrs. Rowley (Dorothy Murdock, who was raised in Hastings and who finished Normal school here); Mrs. Coy Stowell; and Mrs. E.C. Lawton. Howard Heffelbower light- Is ‘Heffelbower’ German? I don’t know. was before my time. T Your miliU'O >*“•' s‘iU n,s: 1 Th it .-■.oc I worked hard. Xvorite hobby: Farming. I/' . I() successful farming: Good St’crt’ nt| good grain feed produces good breeding4 ° cows- . Host advice * ver received: Milk those co*’5’ . petting i'lto farming today: It’s Secrt'^b b j(.s h0 much more costly. / wouldn't want ta,^?^nd who's hired to Rde ^p/e's Barry County en an^s without property looking fo 9 owners licenses. I think most 9 ^er3 are law-abiding citizens. le are some who don twa on their properly — P '>t the same people who have purchased licenses alrea offices. bul many of the area veterinary <>“ they also should be available•« u township office. Newman ah ,m. print up some flyers and ask j ments to include them in tax no .-t other correspondence, and. ifJ m . work, double the fines, which s 4 dog owners’ attention. I wouldn’t want to be a person hired to ride around Barry County en ing people’s property looking for » without licenses. I think most dog ownc . are law-abiding citizens, but there are some who don’t want people on tnei property r- probably the same people who haven’t purchased licenses already. Our veterinarians have become the front lines as dog owners bring in their pets for health checkups and shots. The vets are our best chance to get animal owners focused on licensing their pets properly. Il’s the law, and. if you don t have a proper license on your pct, you 11 pay a fine. In my opinion, the fine has to be high enough to convince dog owners not to take a chance of harboring an unlicensed animal. Rather than send a small group of hired guns throughout the county and put­ ting them into some difficult situations, we should focus on informing the owners — not putting them in difficult situations, either. Music fills Central Auditorium for HHS annual musical met? Farming, square dancing and his beloved late wife, Roxie, would have been all the chapters Howard Heffelbower needed to tell his vibrant life story. Life intervened, how ­ ever, as it did for so many young men while World War 11 raged, and, when Heffelbower dropped the deferment he justifiably held as a fanner, the U.S. Army quickly learned about the quality of soldier who came from Barry County. “1 farmed with my dad and I told him I just didn’t feel right about not going,” recalls Heffelbower. 91. “I told him I just felt like it was my duty to go.” Dodging enemy fire coming from high atop a hill on an island 50 miles from Manila in the Philippines just months later. Heffelbower quickly learned he wasn’t in Barry County any longer. The ingenuity and ambition that came from making a living off the land back home paid off, though. Living up to his rank as an expert infantryman. Heffelbower told his fellow soldiers to keep firing, but took their grenades, circled behind the hill from where the bullets were coming, and used his own grenade attack to stop the attack. Like those soldiers of his generation. Heffelbower came back a hero, but only wanted to pick up life where he had left off. He met his sweetheart, Roxie, a southern belle from Alabama at a square dance in the old Carlton Township Hall. Together they raised four children and fanned for 61 years before Roxie died last year. Though he struggles with a cane to move smoothly today, Heffelbower still lives inde­ pendently and' thinks the same way. As a hero to his country, a member of that best and brightest generation and as an inspirarion to ah who n,cel hinl Ioday’ Howard Heffelbower is truly a Barry County bright Once again, our local animal shelter was front and center at last week’s county board meeting. The debate erupted when Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman proposed the idea of a county wide dog census. ‘We’ve lost $20,000 over the last four years in dog license revenue,” proclaimed Newman. I hen she proceeded to give three reasons why commissioners should consider her plan. "First ot all. dog licensing is the law. Second, it’s a public health issue, and third, it brings in needed revenue for the shelter." Under Newman’s plan, special repre­ sentatives for the shelter would be hired to scour the county looking for unlicensed dogs. Newman told commissioners that owners who fail to purchase or have an out-of-date license would be fined. Pct owners who don’t comply would be fined $25 along with a 10-day period in which each unlicensed dog would be required to obtain proof of a rabies shot and a valid license. Phis, dog owners who complied with the rules within the l()-day period would be issued a $10 fine per dog. After some discussion, county board members became deadlocked over fund­ ing the census, making it impossible for closure due to the fact that only six mem­ bers were present and the resulting 3-3, non-majority vote. This isn’t the first lime county officials have been asked to support funding a police-type group to rat out violators. Have shelter officials done a good job in educating the general public about resi­ dents’ responsibility in licensing the ani­ mals they own? How easy have they made it for owners to purchase licenses? Shelter officials should turn their atten­ tion to that issue before consuming their time and resources on hunting down unli­ censed absconders. Not only should licenses be available at the shelter and Howard Heffelbower and machinery is so high-priced. You can make a living if you do it right. Advice I’d give to someone with a fann­ ing dream: Get going ... it’s going to take a lot of money. Greatest military accomplishment: I got the Expert Infantryman rank in basic train­ ing. All it meant, though, was I the first one out of the boat in the Philippines. I was most frightened when: 1 was the first off the boat when they were shooting al us from a hill in the Philippines. 1 ran like a deer, rolled, then run again. I survived because: I told the boys to give me their hand grenades and I’d get them guys. I went around the hill and dumped the grenades in there. That ended it? it cleaned ’em out. You were a hero: Maybe that’s what they call ’em. I don’t like the name. Favorite sport: Square dancing, that’s how you met girls. Best square dance pickup: Roxie. I told her she was a good dancer and I’d like Io take her home. She said, ‘ lliere’s my parents, right over there.’They agreed and I drove her home. A year later we were married. I’d still be square dancing ...: If 1 hadn’t wont my legs out square dancing. I’m looking forward to: Seeing Roxie. I he Lord will pm us together again. My hero: My dad, Louis Heffelbower. He taught me how to do all this stuff. Most beautiful place on earth: Auckland, Australia. Went there to sec how they milked cows on a revolving floor. Favorite book: Western novels. I’m read­ ing Ramrod Rider by T.V. Olson now. Best thing about Barry County: It’s a good farming community and I am a fanner. Favorite president: There’s quite a few of ’em 1 liked. . The best of the favorites: It wasn’t McArthur (U.S. Army general!. I didn’t like hi,n He took off and left us in the Philippines and didn’t conte back until it was all over. That’s the wax these guys work. I could have one ‘do-°vcr’: 1 wouldn’t go in the service. How I Want (0 1m? ^.membered: I’ve done what I want to do. I’m hwky ,0 be back M nee*, the Banner profdes “ Pers"”t Jrom the community ^,,rts "u,y " ",ake headlines, but whose dedication makes Harry County dible \\e’!l provide a quick Peek each week ar of Barry Cmtniy* Call10 mace your Hastings Banner ad 269-945-9554 or 1**806*a870*'7085 drawn to the stage, including Zach /Mlyn, Once again, as Hastings High School has for more than 50 years, performers as Borton: Ariel Leonhardt as Gertrude McFuzz, Hannah LaJoyc as Mayzie welcomed the community to Central LaBird and more. Auditorium over the weekend for three The show follows the adventures of days of high-energy musical performances. “Seussical the Musical" is a big differ­ Horton, an elephant that one day hears ence from the traditional musicals of the voices coming from a speck of dust. He soon discovers that within this tiny speck past. Tlte story is based on the works of Dr. Seuss, weaving together a famous tale exists the smallest planet in the universe. from at least 15 of his books and then put­ On the liny planet lives a tiny race of crea­ ting the story to music. Dr. Seuss’ large tures known as the Whos. And, although it cast of beloved characters find themselves seemed ridiculous to the other animals in intertwined in this incredible musical the Jungle of Nool, Horton stubbornly per­ adventure where the power of imagination sists in his belief that the Whos really do exist. and miracles save the day. I can remember back in the late 1960s Other special characters- who become when I performed in "My Fair Lady.” "The part of the story line were Natalie Music Man” and "The Sound of Music” Anderson as Sour Kangaroo, Marshall and the Hastings Banner reviewer “Betty Cherry as the Mayor of WhoVille and his Barry” attended each night to critique the wife Abby Miller. They were joined by productions. In fact. I remember well that Ryan Carlson as Gen. Genghis Khan it was March 1967 when Bany postponed Schmitz, the Wickersham Brothers (Phillip her yearly trek to Florida by a couple of Hess. Matthew Maurer. Chancelor weeks so she could attend the annual McArthur. Jay Molette. Phillip Morris and Hastings High School operetta. Travis Raab) and the Bird Girl Chorus In her column, Barry talked about the 14 (Marilyn Anderson. Christy Clark, inches of snow that Old Man Winter had Kourtney Dobbin. Clare Green, Katie dumped on her farm, yet she endured the Pohl. Brie Sheldon. Megan Slagel and snow for a chance to enjoy “The Music Hannah Tebo.) Man." (which was the HHS production in Characters who seemed to draw atten­ 2013.) tion of the audience were All Porter and Barry was once again front and center Sam Wezell as Thing No. 1 and 2 along that night to see the lights dim as the stage with Damon Cove as Yertle the Turtle, door opened to thunderous applause and Norberto Hernandez as Vlad Vladikoff and the appearance of Maestro Herbert R. Kaycie Jenkins as Little Kangaroo. Moyer who proceeded to take the podium It took a huge cast of colorful characters to begin the overture of Meredith Wilson’s to tell the story, along with the support of catchy melodies, such as “76 Trombones." student crew members to make it all possi­ "Goodnight My Someone" and "’Til There ble And. as they have for years, the pit Was You." orchestra ot community members and stu­ Each year, high school performers wait­ dent musicians under the direction of ed to read what Barry1 had to say about Spencer White provided the music for the their performances — which in most cases production. was gracious. And due to a snow day. the elementary As I sat down in the balcony to enjoy students were not able to attend the pre­ this year’s musical, it brought back special show performance. However, the directors memories of a long tradition at Hastings provide the youngest students with a schools that brings these special perform­ special pertunnance Tuesday. March II. ances to our community each year. nJ w’ !,<>7 review- Barry ended her As the lights dimmed, directors review with "No sulfur and molasses diis Matthew Callaghan and Todd Willard find anv7'h'n|? Checkcd l>ut - 1 appeared to give those in attendance a few ", ,he Pn’Ps' ‘horns shifts, highlights of the production, thanked some w is w'lW J* dances, and all the singing folks and then introduced the show. was wonderful. I he musical opened to a colorful set nerfl’m. aUcndi"8 'he Saturday afternoon designed and painted by high school stu­ dents under the direction of HHS Art ma ih-u -si u^r,"cl' i* she were in attendance Instructor Amanda Gurtowski lhc S Hnv wcnl on wi,hout a hitch" — Ihe story begins with a red-striped hat bci.ini^ C,Kr'V’ COMum<s singing from sitting at center stage (a hat that can only Spinning to end. belong to lite Cai in the Hal. played here HHS musicians, actors, and crew have by Fhomas Bowles) that draws the atten­ another hit for the record books tion and curiosity of JoJo, played by Mary Green. As The Cat in the Hat enters and begins to sing, other colorful characters are Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics �«. Pal0 h6 20’4 q March6-;----------The Hastings Banner — Thur^oar^__ —— State News Roundup MSU: food and ag leaders remain Voice opposition to 911 expansion confident, cautious processors Michigan f:,nnc^tn({| To the editor: I am voting -No’ on the Upromi millage renewal for the fol|owing 9,. 11 Failure by )l 1 administrators and its Ixvmt to tell US about an added charge to fund proposed 1444.squara.foot aS/ on it exPT°"p'™ * dis!wh ,t will cost $43,000 alone just Io move the foundation for its communications tower Members of the 911 board and adXtra- tion get paid a stipend of S5() per meeting With 20 to 22 people in that g™ p S $18,000 that could be saved every year What other things have we. ?hc property owners, been sold as lies and bills of goods that are unnecessary? Do they really need to be sitting on a $1.6 million surplus from the millage we passed five years ago to operate the facility? We, the taxpayers, have been sacked by the 'good ol* boys’ nt 911. I hope you remember this come millage time when we can send them a notice that they don’t need all this money. Give us tax­ payers a break. Elden Shellcnbarger, Hastings (Editor’s. note: The millage renewal vote is expected to be on the August primary ballot} (Write Us A Letter: " The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: . Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503 phone (616)451-8383. remain optimise a Ifuture of their industry, and the) * id t0 show it. That’s what cconom - n>m thc Michigan State University Prod” learned when they conducted c£nd Michigan Agriculture and r ,ndcx. released Tuesday during * ,nu‘‘l ANR \vcck menl regulations,’” he said. “They worry about finding good seasonal and full-time labor, as well as finding ways to encourage young people to enter the food and agriculture system.” The survey will be repeated every six months to track ag leaders’ perceptions of the business climate and its positive or negative effects on the food and agriculture system. The next survey will be sent out in April and the results released in July 2014. Luncheon. , , The index, whichij** ’scd on a survey conducted in Dccenibe U. gauges the cur­ rent business climate he state’s food and agriculture system. A rating |()o on thc index is considered neutral, ratings above 100 signal increasingly Pt>s’ ,'e c°nfidcnce, and below 1(X), increasingly negative confidence. Respondents gave the overall stnle of f(Xxj and agriculture a rating ofJ46. d0Wn one paint from the April -.013 survey. In con­ trast, they rate Michigan s overall economic outlook al a healthy 1 - • UP five points from April. . „ "This is a good ®Wned Chris Peterson, director of the M SU Product Center and lead investigator on the project. “It tells us that not only arc industry leaders extreme­ ly bullish on the future of Michigan’s food and agriculture business, they are gaining confidence in the state s ability to handle their growth.” . The MSU Product Center conducted the first survey in April 2013 to solicit the opin­ ions of members of a new ly convened Food and Ag Leaders Roundtable - more than 100 people representing all facets of Michigan agriculture and food processing, including fanners, ag and food processors and other industry professionals. Thc survey also offered respondents a chance to highlight their concerns. Bill Knudson, an MSU Product Center marketing economist, said immigration reform remains a top concern for food and ag leaders and was especially problematic for respondents in the fruit and vegetable sectors. "When wc asked people what kept them up at night, many answered, ‘labor and govcm- Residents less likely to fall for fraud Residents of West Michigan, particularly Holland and Traverse City, arc much less likely than most areas of the United States to be victims of consumer fraud and identity theft, according to statistics released this week by the Federal Trade Commission through its Consumer Sentinel annual report. wide number of government and non-prof­ it organizations cooperate with the FTC in gathering this information, including the Better Business Bureau. "We know that the quality of life in West Michigan is excellent in many ways," said BBB President Phil Catlett, "and it is encour­ aging to see that consumer issues arc less of a problem here than they are in many metropol­ itan areas across the country.” Some 377 metropolitan areas in the United States were ranked in fraud and identification theft complaints. “While we are grateful to see these num­ bers. it is important to continually improve the measures we all lake to protect ourselves from fraud and identity theft." commented Catlett. "Technology is increasing the likeli­ hood of fraud and identity theft every' day. Being an educated consumer is essential to preventing these things from happening to you." Graduation rates continue to climb The statewide four-year high school gradu­ ation rates for the 2013 graduating class increased to 76.96 percent, up .7 percent from the 2012 rate, according to the Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information. CEP1 released data for the 2013 school year Feb. 26. "Other than a smaller-than-expected dip in 2011, when the more rigorous Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements took full effect, graduation rates have remained on a steady upward trend since we began calculat­ ing rates by cohort group seven years ago.” . said CEPI Director Thomas Howell. Graduation rates are calculated by follow­ ing individual students from the time they first enroll as ninth graders. This method, Thursday. March 5 — Movie Memories which CEPI began using in the 2006-07 enjoys a surprise movie (must attend to find school year, provides a more accurate meas­ out what it is and share Laura’s birthday treat. ure of a school’s success in preparing students 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.) for college and careers. Friday. March 6 — preschool story' time All but four of the 20 largest districts in the tries to be sly as a fox, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; final state improved their graduation rates. 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"The thousands of Michigan retail busi­ nesses that face unfair competition from outof-state online companies each and every day cheer Gov. Snyder’s support for a level play­ ing field,” said James P. Hallan.‘president and CEO of the Michigan Retailers Association. “It’s long past time for the state to take the economic handcuffs off the retailers that invest in Michigan, provide jobs to Michigan workers, pay state and local taxes in Michigan and support their local communi­ ties in countless ways.” ’ Hallan explained that current state law encourages and rewards online "vapor retail­ ers,” such as Amazon, by giving them a 6 per­ cent price advantage over Michigan companies on goods they sell to Michigan residents. 'Phe Main Street Fairness bills would begin to level the retail playing field by requiring certain out-of-state online retailers, including Amazon, to start collecting sales tax on goods sold to Michigan customers. Amazon current­ ly collects sales lax in 19 stales, an action oflen prompted by stale legislation. The Senate Economic Development Committee held1 it.? first" hearing ’on "Senate bills last month. Similar legislation cleared the House Tax Policy Committee last year but so far has not been scheduled for a vote. Hallan said Gov. Snyder’s comments to reporters last week in support of a slate-level legislative fix will help accelerate the progress toward passage of the bills. The gov­ ernor’s comments followed similar remarks the day before by new state Treasurer Kevin Clinton and Lt. Gov. Brian Callcy. “The retailers in this state are pleased to have the support of the governor and his administration on this critical issue,” Hallan said. "Our state needs lawmakers to support Michigan job providers and local communi­ ties by enacting Main Street Fairness legisla­ tion.” Michigan Retailers Association represents nearly 5,(XX) members and their more than 15,000 stores and websites in Michigan. Retailers provide more than 850,000 jobs in Michigan. Please wish him a /•( I Must have a CDL and Clean Driver's License Email resume to john.hendershot@dig-it-inc.com Banner President Main Street Fairness bill gets boost on March 10th “Specializing in directional drilling” www.dig-it-inc.com Hiring for General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 John Jacobs high school within their first 4 years. Four-ycar graduation rates are a sc accountability measure adopted by the sta and the methodology for calculating the rates is aligned with the National Governors Association Graduation Counts Compact. CF.PI’s report can be found online at www.mischooldata.org. turns Ov DIG IT, INC IS HIRING! ~ Denoted to the interests of Barry County since J856 p^eeby.. past five years, thc gap narrow* minority students cont’n,ucs students Graduation rates for Ht>P4 percent reached 67.34 percent, •'* ’ students increase, while the rate for ’a _cCnt.The increased by .53 percent to 60-** > I L|ack J>tu' five-year pains for Hispanic an ‘ ive|y. dents are 7.01 and 4.17 percent, re -1 Dropout rates show a correspu^1 r raIe ward trend The 2013 statewide drofM thc was 10.54 percent, down .17 percent < previous year. This is significantly l(,ut. s five years ago. when the dropout rate 14.19 percent and indicates that fewer dents — roughly 10 percent — are lca'* - Miles Warren Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington D C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134* Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Conoress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. a The Hastings —-' ,hoUt the have remained relatively * ,n whitc *• 1 1 Professional, Economical & Personal I AX & Accounting Services. 221 South Jefferson, Hastings, MI SI 54JO Phone: (269) 945-3547 �Paoe 8 - IM Hasting. Banner Thorew. DISPATCH, continued from page 1 raw Worship Together renewal vote tha| nroVides the foundational support of the county’s 911 emergency service could cause * . I1,c d!1> following the News Channel 3 interview, |u|k.r ’ n multi bullcipomt email defense to nm- 70 coininunity leaders. Included were irupXmenis to the 9! I V alton that the addition vv«11 brinp and a d,rc wanting of w|1:it (h would lose if thc renewal vote werc |(J defeated in August. Also leading the defensive charge Monday was Lani Forbes, chair oflhc cenlral dispatch board, who has served on the boaid lor sever­ al years as the representative front village fire ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... gracechurch community U950 E- M-79 Highway, Nashville. Ml 49073. Pislor Don Ro^x. (517) 852-9228. Sunday >ervicc 10 a.m. fellowship Time before thc service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OK DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 408. (aimer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43). Delton. MI 49046. Pastor Roper Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. Nursery* and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday Schoo! 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 xm. Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 xm. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. ... . WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10: 45 xm. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coals Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun-days - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 xm.. Worship & Children’s Programs 10 im.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail officer's mci.net or visit www.coumrychapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 003 N Main. Woodland. MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Uvcy Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9;3O a.m.: Sunday School II am.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p m.. Bible Study Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning sen ice lime: 10 xm. with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http;//lrax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Tax No.: 269-818-OO07. Church Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Bclson. Office hours. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am .Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShinc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April). 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9.30 am - Women's Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God. Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim<« ebehastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m ; Worship 11 xm. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Worship 9:15 a m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 xm. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Strvnghtening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 xm.-10:20 a m. Worship Service: 10:30 xm. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m., age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (S(M-) Bible Study al 10 xm. and lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 xm. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9: 30 xm. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at thc Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10: 30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, March 9, 2014 • Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. March 9 - Men & Women AA 7;00 p.m. March 10 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. March 12 - Evening Vespers 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St. Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service; 10.00 am. Adult and Youth Sunday School; 11:00 xm. Contemporary Worship Ser­ vice. Visit us online at w:wwj irstchurchlHistings.org For information on our Bible studies. Youth Group, and other programs! 102 Cook HasM* 945-4700 Hum OSIEY ftedub 1351 North IM3 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 outside entrance1 ..j{y facility is not a possgy because of Federal Emerg^ Management Age J hat, we requirements. It we u . as would lose our desl9. center." an emergency operating Lani Forbes, central dispatch board chair the proposed expansion. renulaBut, as Forbes pointed out. fedcra .­ lions prohibit such a solution. nutside -The question of creating an entrance to thc existing facility is no . bility because of Federal Management Agency security require £ said Forbes. "If we did that, wc wouldI our designation as an emergency ope • That’s the reason why. Forbes said, the dis­ patch center board hxs tried to be visionary’ in 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Hastings 945-2471 ■The question of c^^ting . an outsit Englerth contended that , (O lhe entrance could easily be cons said existing operations center, a solu on could be achieved at a fraction of the c LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Slate Rd.. P.O. Box 273, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: wvvw.lifegatccc.com. Sunday Worship 10 xm. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 14O1N. Broadway department-,. First ot all. we discussed this project when we were told in 2007 that wc could no longer use the emergency operations center for meet­ ings or training sessions.” pointed out Forbes. that order came from Professional Code Inspectors, w hich told dispatch center admin­ istration that it could no longer use (he opera­ tions center in the basement of the building for meetings and training sessions because the room lacks a direct exit to ihe outside. Since -007, the agency has been conducting its board meetings in the community room of the Hastings Township Hall on River Road. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 allocating its funds. “We have managed the money very conser­ vatively and saved dollars carefully. We fund­ ed putting the mobile data centers in alli the patrol cars in the county at a cost of $800,000. All the votes on this project werc by roll-call vote because, when you spend money, a roll­ call vote is required. They werc all unani­ , I { HASTINGS, MI - Gordon Lee Chase, age 76, of Hastings, passed away peacefully on March 3. 2014 from Blodgett Hospital. Grand Rapids. He was surrounded by his family as he left to join our Heavenly Father. Gordon was born May 9. 1937 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the son of Lawrence and Hildrcd (Lehman) Chase. Gordon graduated from Woodland High School. On September I. 1956 he married the love of his life, Nonna Jean Neil. Gordon’s early working career was spent driving truck for Barry County Redi Mix. Bradford White of Riddleville and Cuyler Trucking of Nashville. In’ 1965 Gordon began his lifelong dream of dairy and crop farming, which became Chase Crest Hill Fanns. He later enjoyed driving tdur coach for Hartzler Tours for 16 years and retired in 2005. He remained active on the farm until 2012. Gordon was a "charter member” of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish. He enjoyed his involvement in the church as a deacon and a steward. Gordon and Jean enjoyed many years volunteering their time in Americus, GA in the building of Habitat for Humanity homes and being local board mem­ bers. Manna’s Market, thc local food bank, was another pxssion of his. Gordon loved trav­ eling with Jean throughout the United States and Canada. Gordon’s love of the country life led him to acquiring a standard bred horse named “Jake”. He enjoyed caring for him as well as giving buggy rides. Gordon’s biggest love was for his family. He enjoyed attending every event that his grandchildren were involved in and looked forward to each family gathering. Gordon was preceded in death by his par­ ents, Lawrence and Hildrcd Chase; mother and father-in-law, Lyle and Neva Neil; sistersin-law. Patsy (Neil) Myers and Sandra (Green) Chase. Gordon is loved and survived by his wife Jean of Hastings; daughter. Kimber (Chase) Lynch of Lake Odessa; sons. Kun (Dena) Chase and Kyle (Robin) Chase of Hastings; nephew/son, Blake Myers of Wellington. CO, Jose’ Bonini, San Palo. Brazil. Anne Toflild. Denmark; grandchildren. Jesse (Tessa) Chase, Ashley (Jason) Griffin. Abby (Kyle) Thelen, Eric (Brianna) Chase. Kristin (Leon) Patrick. Laura (Kevin) Halliburton, Lacey (Patrick) Morris, Amber (Robert) Simons. Rachel Lynch. Mackenzie Chase, Nicholas Chase, Anna Lynch. Justin Myers; 10 great grand­ children; brothers, David (Brenda) Chase, Robert (Kathy) Chase. Roger Chase; brothers-in-law, Larry (Janet) >Neil, Ronald (Carla) Neil; sisters-in-b^ Linda (Don) Gilliem, Sandy (Rav) Kezenius; many nieces and nephews.’ in lieu of flowers - memorial contributions may be made to* • Manna’s Market 1W - 1>0 Bo* *18, Woodland, Ml 48897 • Gift of Life Transplant House, Cltntc. 705 2nd Sl Rochester. MN 5590• Woodgrove Bn-ihrtlt Christian Parish. 4887 Coats Grove Rd Hsings Ml 4<X)58 Visitations win be on Friday. March 7 freni *'3 p.m. and 6-8 at Girrbach Funeral Home. Funeral service, will k '”:ld 0,1 Sa,urd«y- HAST INGS. Ml - Elizabeth Joan Heidi, age 84. of Hastings, passed aw ay Saturday, March I. 2014 at her residence in Hastings. Elizabeth was bom on February 12, 1930 in Hastings, the daughter of Henry J. and Elizabeth G. (Baker) Loftus. She graduated from Freeport High Schtx>l. Elizabeth attend­ ed Nazareth College of Nursing and received her bachelor’s degree. She did her post grad in surgical education at Johns Hopkins College and received her master’s degree ineducation from Grand Valley State University. Elizabeth worked as the director of adult education for the Lakewood School District, where she retired from. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Henry and Elizabeth Loftus; brother, Patrick Loftus; sons. Kevin and Mark Heidi, and nephew. Terry Loftus. She is survived by her children. Cheryl Hcidt-Chcstnut, Michael Hcidt, and Matthew Heidi; five grandsons. Nathaniel and Victor Wright, Lt. A.J. Hcidt and Nicholas Heidt, and Cpt. William Heidt; one granddaughter. Rosie Heidt; son-in-law, Hoyt Chestnut; brother. Austin Loftus; sisters-in-law. Marcia and Iris Loftus; one niece, Denise Garn, and two nephews. Stephen and Andrew Loftus. A visitation will take place on Thursday. March 6. 2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings from 10 until 11 a.m. A funeral mass will follow' the visitation at 11 ;30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church. 805 S Jefferson, Hastings. Fr. Stephan Philip, celebrant. Burial will lake place at Ml. Calvary' Cemetery. The funeral luncheon will follow the burial at St. Rose of Lima Church. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. mous.” By being responsible with money spent and saving for future needs, she said the board has strategically placed the dispatch center to adequately respond to challenges. “When we planned thc expansion project, we realized we werc at the maximum capaci­ ty of the operations center,” explained Forbes. “If wc hired another dispatcher, that person would have to stand up. We don’t have room for another employ ee. "Our thinking is. when we reach the point where we have to add another dispatcher, we will flip thc facilities because thc training room will be larger than the current EOC.” Careful management of funds over the years also has provided a reserve which out­ side funding for projects does not cover. “FEMA grants are currently small and don’t fund what we do,” said Forbes. in her Feb. 28 email and in a discussion Monday with the Banner, Fuller provided thc logic in constructing meeting space at thc dis­ patch center so training can occur on site rather than at another available meeting room location in the county. “It doesn’t work,” said Fuller of off-site training, "because so often, in order to explain something, we need to go to the equipment to show people what we mean. You don’t have the equipment available when using outside space.” Fuller and Forbes both expressed concern about the impression left by the Feb. 27 Channel 3 interview. "1 was stunned,” said Forbes of hearing about the Englerth interview, "but I don’t want to comment on the interview because I haven’t heard it. I am not aware of any organized opposition. I haven't heard anything.” Jon Smelker, District 4 commissioner, who sits on the dispatch center board as a repre­ sentative of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, said he has no doubts as to the suitability of the project. "I am supportive of it.” said Smelker Monday. "It is the best thing for the county." Ready, set, jump “Polar vortex has a whole new defini­ tion for me as of today” said Jones, Fl­ Grand Ledge Thursday. ’’The work I do with the Special Olympics is some of the most rewarding work I do all year, and if jumping in a pool in subzero tem­ peratures helps the cause 1 am more than happy to do it." The event raised $30,000. Lt. Gov. Brian Calley (right) partici­ pates in the Special Olympics Michigan's 2014 Legislative Polar Plunge at the state Capitol Feb. 27, despite near-zero temperatures and biting winds. According to the organiza­ tion, the annual events help raise funds for more than 19,000 athletes who par­ ticipate in Special Olympics Michigan, a year-round program offering sports for those with intellectual disabilities. �,. _ paO°r . . March 0 201 The Hastings Banner — Thuf^'1?’ CANDIDATES, continued from page 1 ~~ ship and administrative skills to impact \m dent learning Peter Bush ts the current high school nrin cipal for Coopersville Area Public School post he has held since July 20(17 l|e ls » \’ uled to be interviewed ay 9 a.m. Saturday March. 8. -‘ Previous experience; High school . principal and athletic director, Ccd-trV ' 1,U Public Schools. September 200- thro. 2007; high schixM math teacher. basketball coach. Lowell Are. ni?S Schools. August 1995 through Septen’U*' 2002; teacher and boys baxkethd . RogmCity Area Public Schools; Septemb^ 1991 through August 1995. '•P'cntlx.r Education: bachelor ot arts c. . .. Michigan UniverMty. education । en, matics, 1991; master of" !;.trition. CMC. 2000. ns’a,hk"c udnums- Professional .. Implementation of profes^ muntttes; improvements to teacher evtduattons; introduction of virtual and blended instruction, creating opportunities for post­ secondary success for students; xssistimube passage of a school bond. Reasons and qualifications for applying for ’.T1?, 'ni;lu‘,e a dcsire 10 » P'uce to establish family, and desire to improve the current success of the district Richard Geiger is the current superintend­ ent of Saranac Community Schools, a post he has held since July 2011. He is scheduled to be interviewed at 10:15 a.m. Saturday. March 8. Previous experience: Interim superintend­ ent and elementary principal. Dundee pal.Coi<^^ Community Schwls. Ypsilanti: August 2006 through July 2011; district special education director and elementary principal, Saranac Community Schools: August 1995 through August 2006; supervisor of region I emotion­ ally impaired programs. Comstock Park Public Schools. October 1990 through August 1995; special education teacher. Northview Public Schools. Grand Rapids; August 1987 through October 1990; long and short-term substitute teacher. Grand Rapids Public Schools. May 1986 through August 1987. Education: bachelor of science. Grand Valley Stale I’nivcrsity. psychology and spe­ cial education. 1987; master ot education. GVSU, special education. 1990, education leadership, CMU. I*rofcssional achievements: Increased stu­ dent achievement through multi-tiered system of support: worked with stall to implement new teacher evaluation program: develop­ ment of school and business partnerships to enhance programing; development of pre­ school play groups: improving fiscal respon­ sibility and increasing staff accountability. Reasons and qualifications for applying lor Hastings post include: The opportunity to lead larger rural school district with similar demographics and thc opportunity to develop school and community resources to meet the needs of students and their families. Ronald Drzewicki is the current superin­ tendent of White Pigeon Community Schools, a post he has held since July 2(X)8. He is scheduled to be interviewed at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Previous experience: Middle school princi- BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein 4: 10 7 4 V AQ5 ♦: A J 4: 8 7 4 3 2 EAST 4:5 V: 8 4 2 4: AJ9632 V: J 9 ♦: K 9 8 6 4 ♦: Q 10 5 3 4:6 4:QJ95 SOUTH: 4; K Q8 V; K 10 7 6 3 ♦: 7 2 4: /\ K 10 Dealer: West Vulnerable: North'South Lead: 64 North East South Pass Pass ? West What happens when your left-hand opponent opens the bidding with a Weak Two spade bid? You have 15 high-card points as South, you have a solid heart suit, and you are the last to bid for thc first round. You know- from West’s 24 bid that she has six spades with most of her points in the spade suit. She has probably 5-10 high-card points in her hand, and she had hoped to disrupt your bid. She certainly has done that. What is your best bid? You have a number of choices with the South hand: y ou could pass and try to set thc East/West pair, but they are non-vulnerable so your gain will be minimal. You could double for take-out forcing partner to bid. but if she bids diamonds, what are you going to do? You could bid 3V on a wing and a prayer hoping that North has some help as you are vulnerable and at the three level. Your final option is to bid 2NT and see what happens. Which choice do you prefer? In the actual tournament, this hand was play ed forty times w ith half of the tables making their bids and the other half not making thc bids or bidding an inferior contract. Let’s look nt the four options. Pass seems like a bad decision to use here. You would be allowing East/West to steal your chances of a good score. Scratch the Pass option. Take-out double is choice number two: North is forced to bid. and she bids her longest suit, the nitty-looking club suit but five of them. What do y ou do? Pass and play in a part-score and regret it forever after? No, you must either bid three no trump or bid your five hearts at the three level. If you bid three hearts, partner will raise you to 4V, and you will be the declarer in the South. If you bid 3NT, North will pass, and again you will be the declarer in the South. How do you like y our chances in 4V or 3NT? At least you have made the choice to play the hand at game level instead of playing in 34 which would give you a very bad score compared to the rest of the declarers. So let’s'choose the 4V level since your partner has promised al least three-card heart support and some points. Will it be enough? With West on lead, you arc not surprised when Ihe 64 is tabled from West. Knowing from experience dial with a six-card weak two bid. y ou arc bound to be short in another suit you can almost predict that West’s lead of thc 64 is a singleton. You win the first trick in your hand with the A4 after East puts up the J* You approve of your partner’s bid by a simple tliank you and prepare the rest of your plan. A small heart from your hand to the AV draws 9 trump from each opponent. 7 he QV from thc board drops the JV from West. Now von h\ve an accurate count of West s hand. One club, two hearts, six spades, so West must have four diamonds as well. After winning the QT on the board, you play a small club through East and p|av the 10* Winning the trit*- As > ou l,n<) «xPet,“1- w<t'' ’•hows out of clubs and out of tmm',, You next X the K* winning that trick and then you draw thc final trump from East whh>ih*1 P Giving up a trick n°w is the next part of your plan. You lead the K4 |osill„ f ' ■ °A* in the hlin<i- Baek can,c: “ sn,al1 5Padc froin Wesl- •1,,d >‘>u let it ride ,11 >h J J winning «♦. You play the good Q4 next winning .hat tricl. You/^^* to. \ . ...e|l as the two remaining tncks m trump lor a total of 11 tricks in hem ■ v h tnck asthe K* for your two losers on this hand. Vou wdl *°^ h ive taken 11 ‘ricks in hearts, and had you chosen .1NT. you would |,.,v. u. '°Hhlricks there as well. Listening to the bidding helped you on your way “ l"*f “ ,. ‘ -....OO .. -.. ... XX’Z the 0P5ner,lt niost of the points will be in thc bid suit, you can me that know) 7^ P°""S' Knowing “■*’ (ia„d. With support from your partner North, you did nm Ln? SUC‘ cessfully play (1)uch. Instead, you used the knowledge gained to goon m t vaT bid distract you )|(.atts ()r jn no lrun)p w -|1 and bid the game whelltcr tha‘ £* j( , „ disniptive pre-emptive bid from your op)K>,Iddl"g a"d P'ay • ing the hand1011 ......... . . , A(< redifed Bridge Feadurjor the American Conn,. ,n • , ((Jerald W ’ at land trhools ami bridge dubs. Ymt can vi^ l lh d f e leache^ y inbarryrauHtymu ldgau.blogspui.comf brui^ Idog at: , l.f 'rwnhnn'gh h0„. WML I9S7.' J"'**’"' i. >farts c<lllca. University. 1 ’. ^yMU; ,‘(,°n««lu«»■>»•' Icaderxhtp. W . c0Inpincr!i and technology. CM«<>na| Usucs professional n<--hK cVft *’ ^gotinted and implemented teachv a,“>n program­ serving as Michigan Assoclat,On ()f Administrators Reg’< P^’dent; led a successful school m4tnpaign f()r an mill levy in 2013; P* ,ci‘dcr* ship in all areas of sfh°° °l*retIOn Reasons and Mu“h^a{n^ lor aPplytng for Hastings post ind^ gave no reason for applying fo I ’on.) C nrnc I u * '-fiLlcnt * e assistant superintendent of •, ni. lrJch’cv«ment for Weld Re-8 School » Fort L(jpU)n Colo-, a post she has since JU|y 2(X)7 She is scheduled toJ* nlcrvtewcd at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. March • Previous experience: t ’nncipal, Adams 12 Five Star Schools. I hornton. Colo.. December 2000 through-June 2005; head of lower school. Grain’d Country Day School. Denver. Colo.. July 1997 through December. 2000; clinical pn)fe>sor--Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Thornton. Colo.. August 1994 through June 1997; teacher Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton. Colo., August 1983 through June 1994; teacher. Tuba City­ Boarding School. Tuba Cay, Ariz.. August 1882 through June 1983; teacher. Graland Country- Day School. Denver. Colo., August 1979 through June I98~; teacher. Mattawan Consolidated Schools. Mattawan; August 1978 through June 1979. Education: bachelor of arts, elementary education. WMU, 1978; master of education, instruction, Colorado State University, 1986; PhD, educational policy studies. University of Denver. 2003. Professional achievements: Graduation rate increases; implementing a program to promote a school-wide culture of college readiness; increased academic success, partic­ ularly in math; innovative programs to increase student achievement; inspiring stu­ dents to get involved in the community Reasons and qualifications for apply ing for Hastings post include: Duits, a graduate of Hastings High School, said she is applying for thc post so she may serve the community that has served her family for so many years. She said her style of high-visibility, careful listening and sincere interest in students, staff and community members builds trust and support for schools. Rider s;ud it is'Bic;intent of the boarcTtQ select the final two c^tdidates Saturday after the first round of interviews is complete. Thc final two candidates ,ivill then enter a second, and final, round of interviews which are slat­ ed for Tuesday. March 8. Star Elementary is located at 1900 Star School Road, Hastings. Thc public is invited to attend the interviews. NORTH WEST c„W».1ICr ,. . { Dorothy Cappon to celebrate 85th birthday Dorothy Cappon will celebrate her 85lh birthday on Thursday. March 13, 2014. Those wishing may send her a card to: Thomapplc Manor Cottages. 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Jennie Pettengill turns 90 Jennie (Tina) Pettengill, longtime resident of Hastings, will celebrate her 90th birthday on March 12. 2014. She is the wife of William C. Pettengill for 50 years, mother of Will Pettengill. Anne (Steve) Hankamp. Diane (Roger) Gardner. Tina Williams, Tim (Debbie) Pettengill and Patty (Dennis) Steffes; grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 15. To help celebrate her milestone, please send all cards to: 927 Maple Circle. Hastings, MI 49058. Happy 100th birthday to Alice Gates The family of Alice Gates, from Hickory Comers and Delton, will celebrate her 100th birthday open house on Saturday. March 8, 2014 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. al Laurels of Galesburg, 1080 N 35th St., Galesburg. Ml 49053. .,,,, /t. , Alice Gates, married to the late Wayne Gates, has two daughters, Betty Barnum and Marylou Willicutt, and one son of late Robert Gates. She has 12 grandchildren, some of them with spouses, and 13 great grandchil­ dren last time counted. Doris NlcCaul to celebrate 90th birthday Doris McCaul will celebrate her 90th birth­ day on March 12, 2014. Cards may be sent to 917 Washington Blvd.. Lake Odessa. MI 48849. t Marriage Jjcenses 328 S. 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B<uw. ■ JlcJte OdeMa -- -- inancial Foci TS kJ funiMe,! by Mark o ^tensen of EDWARD JONES by Elaine Gariock Tomorrow night. March 7. will bring a >oiip 'Upper al thc Freight House Museum with serving from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Along with a variety of soups, assorted breads, crackers, and desserts, guests can enjoy the surround­ ings with exhibit items still in place from last month's art displays. Saturday. March 8 is time for an all-day workshop at Ihe Ionia County Genealogical Society meeting with experienced members on hand to brief visitors and new members on conducting research or gathering material for becoming a member of First Families. Lunch is included. Saturday night is the time to set clocks one hour ahead for the March 9 start of daylight saving time. Women’s fellowship at the First Congregational Church will meet Wednesday, March 12. at I p.m. At 6:30 p.m.. thc church will have another of its soup sup­ pers. first in a series of weekly suppers during Lent. Thc Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. March 13. at 7 p.m. The speaker will be James McKay of Ionia, who was a winner in a national competition on basketmaking, using native materials he pre­ pared and copying a pattern from early Americans. He will bring samples of his bas­ kets and the raw materials from which they are created. There will be a brief business meeting, and refreshments will be served. Ijocal blood donors who have been award­ ed pins include Duane Musback and Janice Lubitz who each reached thc one-gallon marker. David Necb who has his three-gallon pin. and John Jones, who has his five-gallon pin. Last week’s millage vote in Ionia County came down to defeat by 37 votes. The pro­ posed millage would have provided lor increased security at each ol the county grad­ ed schools and also for technology improve­ ments with more computers anil personal devices to be used in school. The 1 X weatherman promises that wc will have temperatures in thc mid-20s for much of this week, a welcome change from the teens (or below) that has been the norm for recent weeks. With thc higher temperatures, possi­ bly we will see our snowdrifts shrink a bit. Then we can see our way around the comers instead of having head-high snowbanks on most of our comers. /Xlso we may see more of the broken limbs that dot our lawns. One day we will be able to walk on our lawns and even retrieve the broken limbs that have been strew n since Dec. 27. Set clocks ahead Saturday In normal years* winter weather has begun to abate by now. So it may be sur­ prising to many folks that this weekend brings the ‘spring’ time change. Readers are reminded to set their clocks one hour ahead Saturday evening for daylight saving time. The actual time change occurs at 2 a m. Sunday, for those who prefer to be pre­ cise. Residents can enjoy an extra hour of day light in the evenings’ through Nov. 2, when they can gel an extra hour of sleep. Barry Township 2014/2015 Budget • PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE • Smart financial moves for women This article was written by Edward Jones On March x, we observe International Women’s Day,ce|c|)faiion of women’s eco­ nomic, political and social achievements. Yel women everywhere still ^,ce challenges — and here in (|)e United Slates, one of their biggest challenges may be to gain the resources they need 10 enjoy a comfortable retirement. So, if yOu’re a woman, what steps should you take to make progress toward this goal? Your first move should be to recognize some of the potential barriers to attaining your financial freedom- First of all. a “wage gap’’ between women and men still exists: The median earnings °f Bill-time female workers arc 77% of the median earnings of full-time male workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of L,bor Statistics Also, women drop out of the workforce for an average of 12 years to care for young children or aging par­ ents, according to the Older Women’s League, a research and advocacy group — and this time away from the workforce results in women receiving lower pensions or accu­ mulating much less money in their employersponsored retirement plans. To give yourself the opportunity to enjoy a comfortable, retirement lifestyle, consider these suggestions: • Boost your retirement plan contributions. Each year, put in as much as you can afford to your traditional or Roth IRA. A traditional IRA grows on a tax-deferred basis, while a Roth 1R?\ can grow tax free provided you meet certain conditions. Also, take advantage of your employer-sponsored, lax-deferred retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b). At the very least, contribute as much to earn your employer’s matching contribu­ tion. if one is offered. And every year, if your salary increases, try to boost your contribu­ for use by yt/ur local Edn ard Jones' (inan< iul tions to your retirement plan. • Consider growth investments. Some evi­ Advisor. // ytj/t bare a/;v (/uestions, (tmtact dence suggests that women may be more con­ Marl I). Ciiristenwn at 269 9-15 J553. servative investors than men — in other words, women may tend to take fewer risks and pursue “safer” investments. 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The Barry’ Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and" services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon 7 days notice to the Barry’ Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry’ Township Board by writing or calling the following: Barry* Township Board P.O. Box # 705 Delton, MI 49046 Phone: 269-623-5171 Fax: 269-623-8171 email barrytownshipfc'mei.net SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2014-2015 BUDGET PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commission of the Southwest Barry* County Sewer and Water Authority will conduct a public hearing on the Authority’s proposed budget for the Authority’s 2014-2015 fiscal year on March 25, 20X4t at 7:00 p.m. at the Barry Township I tail, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton, Michigan 49046. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Authority located at 11191 South M-43 Highway, Delton. Michigan 49046 during regular Authority business hours. In addition to other business which may properly come before the meeting, the commission will consider any comments made by the public at the public hearing on the Authority budget and, further, will consider whether to adopt, and may adopt, the annual Authority budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. If adopted, the budget may be adopted in the form in which originally presented, or in such amended form as the commission in its discretion may determine. All interested persons may attend the public hearing. The address of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority is 11191 South M-43 Highway. Delton. Michigan 49046. The telephone number of the Authority office is (269) 623-3401. SOUT1 1WEST BARRy C0UNTy SEWER AND WATER AUTIIORITY TOWNSHIP OF HOPE Notice of Budget Public Hearing The Hope Township Board will hold a public hearing ™ ik* budget for fiscal atyear at regular 5463 South ffi. .March 24,2011, 6:302014-15 p.m.. the BoardM-43 meeting to follow 8 . ‘ ' ® 1‘m ’’I”’’’ M°'nd;,y property tax millage rate proposed to BF iFVPn cs uPSgTHE proposed budget will be a subject OF THE T0 THIS HfcAniniv, A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at Ihe Townshin 11,11 Thi< notice is post^ mp the V‘n“ w“h PA267uf 1976 * amended (Open MCLA 41.72a (2) »V° (3) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ’ a, n cf ' ‘ The HoPe Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aide ->ni „rviees such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio lanes of nr m?i a'ds and ^considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at tth a'S rdays notice to the Hope Township Board. Individuals with d sibMit^r"8 “P°n the fo^'yjlr.yn Hope Township Clerk Hastings, Ml 49O5« Termites may lead to better biofuels by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters • Every time 1 fill my gas tank. I see the notice on the pump that explains part of the fuel I’m buying is ethanol. Ethanol is alco­ hol. a type of biof uel rather than fossil fuel. With the success of ethanol, researchers are looking for other ways of producing biofu­ els — fuels made from renew able biologi­ cal resources. A different way of producing biofuels is to use crop residues and woody materials as the source for the fuel. Those materials arc full of cellulose and a molecule called lignin. The lignin is bonded to the cellulose within each plant cell. Researchers are working to find a cheap and straight-for­ ward way to neutralize the lignin and break down the cellulose into simple sugars. The sugars can then be fermented into fuel. Researchers are looking al two organ­ isms that can do the needed chemical tricks at room temperature and pressure and with­ out harsh chemicals Certain types of fungi can do this. fi’s impre$si'c wh:,t lh? right fungus can do. but fungal action is slow very slow. So a number of scientists are looking at termites. As 'vc aH know: Ier’ mites can eaf solid wood and make a living doing so. Their digestive systems bitak dow n tough p|ant material at room temperand pressure in as little as 24 hourv Jermites slan bn,ilking down lheir food when they chcw it and coal it with an enzyme. Wc humans do something similar “ thc s«Iiva in 0Ur mouths can turn stash­ es into sugaiK But breaking down starch s tajy compared to dealing "ith lignin and wllulose-rich materiab die way termites After breaking ,i„>ir food into smaller particles by chewi, termites then pass the ma,eri‘d into a lh )irt digestive system consisting <)t .. 1 nll the midgut and Entile la" t‘^v he end of that just kf,,,h; and^’Siulose hasten bA’kcn down int0 ‘, ,rnute> live on ,Wc^ Sh^hen o'’ W‘,shi,,f' State University is one scientist studying what termites do with an eye tow ard adopt­ ing some similar processes to make biofu­ els from crop residues and woody materi­ als. • “We arc studying the mechanisms for how- the termite does what it accomplishes in its digestive system.” Chen told me. “The goal is to employ a similar mecha­ nism in an engineered system.” In other words, we want to leam from termites and ultimately set up biorefineries that can break down crop residues and woody materials, doing so economically and in a w*ay that doesn’t harm the envi­ ronment. “The final goal is to do better than the termite, to do the same basic work but at a faster rate and on a larger scale.” Chen said. “We know the basics of what’s going on in the termite, but we need to nail down some specifics.” Chen’s research is partially supported by WSU, thc university where both he and 1 work. But his research team is also funded by the National Science Foundation. Chen emphasizes that without federal funding of scientific research, teams like his would make little progress. w It’s lax time, of course — the season in which people like to grumble about federal taxes. But,Chen feels strongly that if our government doesn’t support basic research in science and engineering, we all would pay a sleep price. From where I stand when I fill up my gas tank, I have got to wish Chen and his team the very best. Biofuels made from crop residues and woody materials would be a great step forward. Dr. £. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a sers icc of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences al Washington State University. A Battle Creek man entered a plea agree­ ment March 5 in Barry County Circuit Court to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicat­ ed. causing a death. Kip /knthony Morris. 53, was driving a vehicle Nov. 12. 2013. on South M-37 near Sager Road in Hastings Township when he lost control. The vehicle reportedly roiled over, ejecting Morris’ passenger Martin Breitner of Hastings. Breitner. 52. was pro­ nounced dead at the scene of the single-vehi­ cle accident. As part of the plea agreement, a second charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated w ill be dismissed. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell said police reported Morris regis­ tered a .12 percent blood alcohol content. McDowell said the victim and Morris were long-time friends. Breitner’s family has reportedly met w ith the judge about thc case and said they would not oppose a lenient sen­ tence. rX charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing a death can be pun­ ishable by up to 15 years in prison. A mini­ mum sentence could be as little as 36 to 72 months in prison. McDowell told Morris to start going to A/X or doing something attinnative prior to sen­ tencing. ‘It will bear favorably for you during sen­ tencing,” she said. Sentencing is set for April 9 in Barry County Circuit Court. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Mate*16’ The TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN J l«« Hack at columns on to the Hastings TURNING BflGK THE PAGES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 notice is hereby r Michlgt*11’ ^aS ds'Bfminnrt ,t1al Township Board of Iho Township of Johnstown, Barry County, and planls ’n ^'ne Lake J°renew corta‘n Public improvements consisting of the control of aquatic weeds uimorovenient.spursua । means Per’odic removal by chemical harvesting and other methods (th© -tabiished Fine Lake vv *° 188 lhe Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, for the previously determined !hat the coci Con,ro1 sPecial Assessment District. The Township Board has tentatively d scribed lots and Parc .° said ,mProvements shall bo specially assessed against each of the following d0 snowing special land whIch are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the assessment district: FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 Lots and ParCQ|s numbered: 009-019-001 00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00. 006-00, 007-10, 008-00 Typos are nothing new 009-029-002 , 008-00, 015-00, 016-00. 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 020-00, 021-00, 022-00, 024-00, 036-00, 042-00 °09'«3?1d0-103 Un i0?’.003*00’ 004-°0< 005-00, 006-00. 006-10. 007-10, 009-20, 013-00. 015-00. 022-00, 025-00. 030-04. 1™ ' • 14O*14, 140-15. 140-16. 150-19, 150-20 funnVVre^ 1’™™ ™ qq^^^UFOO^O^^0, 'e0 iiithorx” *1 *UU Vcr^' cxa-sPemting to in th • v ° Ky,n? ‘l S,Or^ dlal or*ginally ran n u ?‘ ‘V EVc,li^ and was bS 1 kd"‘ the flings Banner March 9. 1864 - 150 years ago this week. And even with spell-checking software. Internet access, telephones and the good old dictionary; mistakes are still exasperating. Or as some in thc newsroom say. “It’s only funny until it goes to print that way." Yes.’ we do catch a lot ot mistakes — our own and others’ — but from the process that begins with a reporter taking notes with a pen. to the fin­ ished product ol a newspaper in hand or online, mistakes have plenty of opportunities to find their way into copy. ’Die people behind thc paper are human, after all. and we do appreciate a call when a correction is war­ ranted, and the understanding of all of our readers when we do err. So. know ing that mistakes are nothing new. we found this article interesting and thought our readers might, as well. The Banner staff must have felt the same way and was perhaps loo eager to share with readers in 1864. for this is how the headline read: LETTERS DROPPED OUT But let a form of type be ever so correct when sent to the press, errors not unfrequenlly happen if the form has not been properly adjusted or locked sufficiently tight. A printer putting to press a form of Common Prayer, the i- in the following passage dropped out unperceived by him: We shall all be changed in the twinkling of an eye.” When the book appeared, to the horror of the devout wor­ shipper. the passage read: "We shall all be hanged in the twinkling of an eye." A newspaper recently stated, in a report of a battle, that the conflict was dreadful, and the enemy was repulsed with great laughter (slaughter.) A man was said once to have been brought up to answer the charge of having eaten (beaten) the stage driver for demanding more than his fare. The public were informed a while ago that a man was committed for having stolen a small ox (bo.vi from a lady’s work-bag. Thc stolen property was found in his vest pocket. In an account of a Fourth of July dinner, it was stated that none of the poultry was eaten, except the owls (fowls). A AM KE- UP' BIA !NDER A laughable mistake is shown in the follow­ ing mixing of two articles — one concerning a preacher and the other about thc freaks of a mad dag, which occurred in a hurried "make up” {or layout) in a printing office. "Rev James Thornton, rector of St. Andrew’s church, preached to a large con­ The mistakes of printers are often very- course of people Sunday last. This was his funny to readers und very exasperating to 1 last sermon’.”in a few weeks, he will bid authors. A single letter is often of the greatest farewell to his congregation, his physician importance, and a small mistake frequently advises him to cross the Atlantic. He exhort­ changes the whole effect of an article. Some ed his brethren and sisters and after the con­ very funny stories are told of this character, clusion of a short pray er, took a whim to cut and we give below some of the best. - • some frantic freaks. He ran up Timothy Street An English paper once stated that the to the college. Al that stage of the proceed­ Russian general Backinofikowsky was found ings, a couple of boys seized him and tied a dead with “a long word in his mouth." It tin kettle to his tail and he again started. A should have been "sword." In this case, how­ great crowed collected, and for a time there ever, the printer could not have been blamed was a grand scene of running and confusion. for leaving out a letter after setting up the After a long race, he was finally shot by a Russian name correctly. During the Mexican policeman.” war. one of the English newspapers hurriedly announced an important item of news from It is not stated whether the following item, Mexico — that Gen. Pillow and 37 of his men which is said to have been printed once upon had been lost "in a bottle." It should have read a time, was the result of inebriety on the part of the printer or the reporter. "battle.” A lad in a printing office came upon the "HORRIBLE CATASTROPHY name of Hecate, occurring in a line like this: Yesterday morning at four o’clock, p.m. a "Shall reign the Hecate of the deepest small man named Jones or Smith, with a heal hell." Thc boy, thinking he had discovered an in thc hole of his trowsers. committed arsenic error, ran to the master printer and inquired by swallowing a dose of suicide. The verdict eagerly whether there was an e in cat. of thc inquest returned a jury that thc diseased "Why no. you blockhead." was the reply. came to the fact in accordance with his death. /Xway went the boy to the press room and He left a child and six small wives to lament extracted the objectionable letter. But fancy the end of his unfortunate loss. In death we thc horror of both poet and publisher when are in the midst of life." the poem appeared with the line: "Shall reign the He Cat of the deepest THE POWER OF COMMAS The following sentence from a recently hell." A newspaper some lime ago gravely written novel, shows the importmee [sic] of informed its readers that a rat descending the punctuation: river came in contact with a steamboat with "He enters on his head, his helmet on his such serious injury to the boat that great exer­ feet, armed sandals upon his brow; there was tions were necessary to save it. It was a raft, a cloud in his right hand, his faithful sword in and not a rat descending the river. his eye, and angry glare, he sat down " lYicks in Language. Ctriosilics of printing — queer things done in type. [The t drawer must have been next to the u drawer: otherwise, they would have had curiosities ] Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers °°4‘00’004-10, 004-20, 005-00. 005-10. 005-20, 005-40. 006-00, 007-00. 008-00, 009-00, 009-0654X)6'00- 008-00. 009-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014-00, 015-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00. 019-00, 021-00, 022-00. 024-00. 031 -OU, 032-00, 033-00. 034-00. 035-00 009-075-001*°0-W)3-00. 005-00. 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 014-00, 015-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, Sonn'nS' °21’00-022-00, 023-00. 024-00. 027-00, 028-00, 031-00, 033-00, 035-00, 036-00, 037-00, 038-00, 039'UU, U40-00 009'090-001'00. 002-00, 004-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 010-00, 011-00, 014-00, 015-00, 017-00, 018-00, 020-00, 024-00, 025-00, 032-00, 035-00, 036-00. 037-00, 038-00 009-100-001'°°. 002-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 011-00 009- 130-00J -00, 002-00, 002-10. 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 008-10, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013-00, 015-00, 016-00, 018-00, 020-00. 021-00, 022-00, 023-00, 024-00, 025-00 009-135-001-00, 003-00, 004-00. 005-00, 006-00. 007-00. 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014-00, 015-00 016-00, 018-00, 019-00. 020-00 009-140-001-00, 002-00. 004-00, 005-00. 006-00, 007-00. 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00 009-145-003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00 009-150-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00. 005-00, 006-00. 007-00, 008-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014-00, 015-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 021-00, 022-00, 023-00. 025-00 009-155-001-00, 003-00, 004-00. 006-00, 008-00 . 009-175-001-00, 002-00. 003-00, 004-00. 005-00, 006-00. 007-00. 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014-00, 015-00, 016-00. 017-00. 018-00, 019-00 • 009-180-001-00 009-215-001-00. 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00. O19-OO, 020-00. 023-00, 024-00, 025-00, 029-00, 030-00, 031-00 • « • -Pa -.I’.t -..wn, *!'» ■■ u: 009-220-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 014-00, 015-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 020-00, 021-00, 023-00, 024-00, 026-00, 027-00, 028-00, 029-00, 031-00, 033-00, 034-20 ' Map of Special Assessment District (Includes only those parcels of land having frontage on Fine Lake or deeded or dedicated access thereto) TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board ol the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing at a special meeting on Wednesday, March S at 6:30 p.m.. at the Johnstown Township Hall, located at 13641 S. M-37 Highway, within the Township, to hear and consider any objections to the proposed Improvements and all other mat­ ters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates ol cost for the Improvements are on file with • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway ■ P.o.Boxirr Hastings, Ml 490S8 X18B Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945 the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHAI l NOT BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ES1W?e OF COS? SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. Periodic ^determinations ol the cost ot the Improvements may bunecessary. without a change in the Snecial Assessment District and in that event, such rodeterminations may be made by the Township Board without further notice to record owners or parties in interest in the lands in the Speoal Assessment District, In accordance with the provisions of said Act 188. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board ot the Township of Johnstown. Dated: February 12, 2014 June Doster, Township Clerk �10 - INOXlV- *• ?0’4 " ™ Ban'”r LEGAL NOTICES nFLTON KELLOGG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DELTON, MICHIGAN SECTION 00030 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Owner: Archltect/Englneer: Construction Manager: STATE OF MICHIGAN coumty op parr* notice to creoppors 2013 Bond Improvements Delton Kellogg Community Schools Estate Of Trust, dated ^TOAlF011 2.1.1921NOTlCFCToGrR?niTOR$: 7710 docedont. Morlo Delton Kellogg Community Schools 327 N. Grove Street Delton. Ml 49046 G. Lancaster who . at 321 West Appte Street. Hastings, M chin? 7°? lO/tS/20*3 „ Creditors of <52Lden1 are notified that all claims again.;t will bo forever barred unless preset nSmo Lancaster. Successor Kingscott Associates 229 E. Michigan Avenue. Suite 335 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 Phone (269)381-4880 (269) 381-910 Fax sass, BESS SS, „ Miller-Davis Company 1029 Portage Street Kalamazoo. Ml 49001 (269) 345-3561 (269) 345-1372 Fax Grand Rap^s° [Jf (616) 942-0458 9 Darfeno L Lancaster HnliWCS’ ?Pp!o Str6el Hastings. Ml 49053 (269) 908-6472 The Owner Delton Kellogg Community Schools and Miller-Davis Company will receive sealed Bids for the Bid Categories described in the Project Manual for the above ref­ erenced Construction Management Project until 3:00 PM, local time Tuesday, March 18.2014. Bids received after 3:00 PM will bo returned unopened. Bids will be opened in the High School Auditorium at 3:30 PM. nwtwrs NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF baddy COUNTY Notice is hwX that the Barry County Planning ComntiX a hcann9 Bids shall be mailed, or delivered in person, before the 3:00 PM deadline, to Delton Kellogg Community Schools, Attention Mr. Paul Blacken, 327 N. Grove Street, Dolton. Ml 49046. They will be opened publicly and read aloud immediately after the bid time. AH Bids will bo evaluated at a later date. tor tho tollowino- Cose Num£,r sp.2-2014 Dennis 4 Kathleen Vollink, (property owners) Location: 12362 Cass^ in Sec,!On 1 Assyria Township , ... , Purpose: Requesting a e R™ Accessory Dwelling per Section 2305 in the RR The Owner intends to award Contracts on or about April 1, 2014. A Pro-Bid Meeting will take place on March 4, 2014 at 3:45 PM local time, in the High School Cafeteria at Delton Kellogg Community Schools, 327 N. Grove Street. All prospective Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. zoning district MEETING BATE: March 24. 2014. TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Community Room, (former Hastings Library Building) at 121 South Church Street. Bld Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bld(a) shall accompany each Proposal. Hastings, Ml. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will bo completed by the Planning Commission members beforo the day of ’he heanng. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to bo heard at tho above mentioned time and place. Any written response may bo mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanus@barrycounty. org. Tho special use appkeahons arc available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 dunng tho hours of 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.); Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for fur­ ther information. Tho County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed matonals being considered at the meeting to individuals with disables at tho meeling/hearing upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals w.th d sabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho County of Barry by writing or calling tho following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings. Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77555491 All Contractors bidding on Work in excess of $50,000.00 must bo bondable and must include in their Proposal the cost for furnishing a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond listing Delton Kellogg Community Schools as Obligee. (Refer to Specification Section 00600.) A single contract will be awarded to each Prime Contractor for all the work described in the construction documents. Please note that separate accounting and billings will be required for District Bonds - Proposal No. 1 and Proposal No. 2. A Cost Break down for District Bonds - Proposal No. 1 and Proposal No. 2 will be required for the apparent low bidder at the post bid interview. Please refer to the con­ struction drawings and the site plan at the end of this section for delineation of the pro­ posals. All Proposals shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement dis­ closing any familial relationship (or lack of a relationship) that exists between the Owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Community Schools or the Superintendent of the School District The District shall not accept a Bid that does not Include a swom and notarized Disclosure Statement. (Refer to Section 00420 - Familial Statement of Disclosure.) Bidding Documents may be obtained by submitting a deposit of $300.00 in the form of a signed Bid Deposit Card to The Order Desk al Kai Blue (1-800-522-0541 or prinLing^kalblue.com). Release of Bid Deposit Card will be made when documents, including all Addenda, are returned to Kai Blue in Good condition within thirty (30) days after bids are awarded. Unsuccessful bidders not returning documents within thirty (30) days will forfeit their deposit. Successful bidders may obtain additional bid docu­ ments at no charge (except shipping) by contacting Kai Blue. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by William Browor and Karolyn Brower husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2006, and recorded on November 13. 2006 in instrument 1172624. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust Series 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2007-1 as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment, In Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Three and 64/100 Dollars ($194,843.64). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale <?f the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on April 3, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 4, Oak Cove Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded In Document# 1035911 inclusive, and amendments thereto, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 15, together with rights in general common elements and l.mited common elements as sei forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption penod shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, m which case the redemotion period shall bo 30 days from the dale of such sale If the property |s sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 196 . pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys tho property a‘ foo mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damagingMho property during tho redemption period^ 9 Dated: March 6,2014 Plans and Specifications will be on file for reference at the following locations: 1. Miller-Davis Company 1029 Portage Street Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 2. Kingscott Associates 229 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 335 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 3. MHC/ReproMAX Kai-Blue 401 Hall Street SW. Suite 431 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 4. Builder's Exchange of K alamazoo 3431 E. Kilgore Road Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 5. Builder's Exchange of Grand Rapids 4461 Cascade Road SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49506 6. Builder’s Exchange of Lansing 1240 E. Saginaw Street Lansing, Ml 48906 7. Construction Association of Michigan 43636 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield. Hills, Ml 48302 8. Reed Construction Data Document Processing Center 30 Technology Parkway South. Suite 500 Norcross, GA 30092-2912 Submit'Bid in an opaque envelope. Before sealing the envelope, check to be sure that: 1. Two (2) copies of the Proposal Form are signed. 2. The Base Bid amount is filled in. 3. All applicable Alternate amounts are filled in. 4. Thc Bid Security is inciuded. 5. All Addenda are acknowledged. 6* Signature Authorization is included. 7. Cost of Performance and Payment Bonds Is included In the Proposal, if applicable. g Two (2) copies of the sworn and notarized Familial Statement of Disclosure are ’ included. (Public Schools only.) On the outside of the envelope identify: Trott & Trott, Pc 1 Thc Project by name, Architect's Project number, and location. o Bidder’s name and complete address. 3 Bid Category Number(s) and Description(s). sw200 • (03 06)(03-27) h is the policy of Delton Kellogg Community Schools and Miller-Davis Company that minority and women's business enterprises shall have an equal opportunity to partici­ pate“as'contractors for th Is project. y pn PUBLICATION 0F?!mpUa|NT andcom^cHTne F,L£o( birth TO ALL CREDITORS Ann H ~rflEDIT0RS Th" docodenf. Sheryl Ann Curti.,, died 01/07/2013. cla?m-dln^M It* dfitedenl aro notified that all Pc 05,010 be forever barred tmless proved to Benjamin C Curtis, personal ‘?rt'VS °r bom ,he Prebato court at 206 r°Ct' Hast:n9!;‘ Michigan 49058 and SniTrJ n ^presenfe,,ve within 4 months after tho date of publication of this nobcc Date. 2-25-2014 ’ Michael J. McPhiilips P71302 121 West Appte Street. Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-3512 Benjamin C. Curt s 1051 E. Woodlawn Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 908-9372 7756M10 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm Is a debt colledor attempt,ng to colled a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Sanford and Angela Sanford, husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nom-nee for Accredited Homo Lenders, Inc. its successors and assigns . Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006 and recorded May 3, 2006 in Instrument # 1164015 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc, by assignment dated January 23, 2014 and recorded January 28, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-000758 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and TwentyThree Cents ($72,834.23) including Interest 11 999% per annum. Under tho power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 27. 2014. Said premises are sit­ uated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 4. Block 8, Keeler's Bros. Addition to the Village of Middleville. According to tho Recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats. Page 40 Commonly known as 206 Paul Street. Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case Ihe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expi­ ration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(C), whichever is later, or unless MCL 600.3240(1/5 appl es If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mort­ gage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/27/2014 HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc Assignee ol Mortgagee Attorneys Potostlvo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd Suito 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-98362 (02-27)(03-20) . 77555379 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Karol Martin, an unmarried woman, original morlgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 15. 2009, and record­ ed on December 23, 2009 in instrument 200912230012303. and assigned by mesne assignments to PennyMac Holdings, Inc as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Six and 01/100 Dollars ($78,876.01). Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 20, 2014. • Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, M.chigan, and are described as: Lot 1 of Block 17 of Lincoln Park Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Pago 55. Barry County Records The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Ad of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated. February 20. 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File X433342F01 (02-20)(03-13) Tol^rF- In the matter of u MsSignee-,° Unknown Heirs. Devisees Rose and Leia R Roso^ DCRgoNS 1^° TO AU INTERESTED ne<* °' Unknown Heirs, Devisee3 0 addrn53' Row and Ul. R- R»« "fMo Tnfl F. „9 “ unknown and whose interop 1 barred or affected by the f° ‘d compla“^ TAKE NOTICE. A Summons a County Hied on January 29, 2014 >n HasUh^3' Clrcu.t Court, 220 West State j^cDoweW. Michigan 49058 before Judge Arny _ an5Wer w* Defendants have 28 days 107bef party of 10 tho court and serve a copy on the take other lawful action. If an °nS* wod judgment other action taken within tho time aHO ■ reUef may bo entered against Defendants demanded in tho complaint. Stephanie S Fekkes P43549 Lav/, Weathers 800 Bridgewater Ptaco 333 Bndgo Street. N.W Grand Rapids. Michigan 49504-5320 77585481 (616) 459-1171 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SAL THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMHIING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the Plaintiff, tn that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to Ihe return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 12-607CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue ol Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) ol foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, made and entered on the 11th day of July, 2013, In a cer­ tain cause therein pending, wherein Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., f/k/a Countrywide Homo Loans Servicing, LP. was the Plaintiff and Darla L Slumkoski was the Defendant. The afore­ mentioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) estab­ lished a debt owing to Plaintiff in tho amount of $152,425.38, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 6.500% and other amounts recover­ able pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satsfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). In whole or In part, the property desenbed below shall be sold al public auction, by an authorized sheriff/deputy sher­ iff or county elerk/deputy county clerk, to the high­ est bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 3rd of April. 2014 at 1:00 pm, local time. On said day at said time, the following desenbed property shall be sold: property located in tho Township of Barry.: County, ot Baccy, State of Michigan, particularly described as Commencing at a point 4 rods East of the Southeast comer of tot 45 of tho Village of Dolton, for place of beginning; thence East 8 rods; thence North 4 rods; thence West 8 rods; thence South 4 rods to place of begin­ ning. all being in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of section 5, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Tax Parcel ID. 03-005-018-00. More com­ monly known as: 109 Scribner St, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-5422 T< 276109L03 (02-13)(03-20) 77585035 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Intorost. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Larry Roscoe, an unmarried man. original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml. LLC. Mortgagee’, dated April 15, 2013, and recorded on April 15, 2013 In instrument 2013-005112, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Two Hundred EightyFive and 52/100 Dollars ($82,285.52). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will ? Z nSKd ‘ft? 5al° of ,h0 "Ortgaoed presses, nf paJl° horn’ ot pub, c vendue, at the place ? rii PM9 court within BarrY County. at 1.00 PM, on March 13, 2014. Said premises are situated In City of Hastings, Mrchigan- and are desenbed as.Tot HasK R ’ lastom Add,,'on to the City of recorded' PtoHheX?.^ “eW’*n' aCC0'a,n9 UW thJdMAd?<mpt*°n penod shall be 6 months from donod Sale‘ unIe5s determined abanllSJi Wi|h MCLA 600.3241a, in from th^dMA »edCmpl,on pe,iod 5ha!l be 30 da*3 rrom the date of such sale. Chanter 3? 'SDS01d u’ foreclosure sale under pursuant tnur?J-ARevlsed Judicature Act of 1961, rosoon’-ihiA^C.L 600,3278 ,h° borrower will be held tho mortn in ° ^X!r50n wrio buys the property at holder fnr9°< Orcc,osure sale or to the mortgage X'p£, XaB,n9 ,he DI0Por,y dunn^ Dated: February 13. 2014 Trott & Troll, P.C For Servicer Firm? Ndrt^w°stern Hwy Ste 200 Miller-Davis Company ts an Equal Opportunity Employer and we fully and actively sup« noual opportunities lor everyone. All qualified bidders are encouraged to submit P°propqo»f P-oject regardless of race, color, religion, gender. soxuXrtonta F.le «4369 woi M:Chi3an ‘,0334M22 <°2-13)(03-06) a Propu tjonaj origin, disability or veteran status. tion. a9e>1 aii n,ds submitted shall remain valid tor u period ol forty-five (45) days after the Bid A B The Owner and Miller-Davis Company reserve the right to waive any irrogular-fs6 reject any or a« Bids' or 0CCeP' an* Bw<which'ln ,h»ir opinion. will servo their best interests - STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF CARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deccdenfa Estate FILE NO. 14026625-DE 01«VW7 Sh<,,Vl Ann CU'*'5 Dal<’ 7/535074 rrsesxo 5082 �legaUWices - .. FORECLOSURE NOTICE r Ths hnn is a debt collector nttemptmg t0 caw. debt. Any information obtained will be u-ed fo »» ° purpose. II you are m the MMary. p|easa ' *? ouf office at tho number listed below MoRTe^r SALE - Default has been made m the cond.t™ a certain mortgage made by: Dalo Churchill LJ Kelley S Churchill, Husband and Wf Amenquost Mortgage Company. Mortgagee‘n- Ja January 14. 2005 and recorded March 3i prSS d Instrument # 1143829 Barry County Mrchlgon. Sard mortgage was 0 Deutsche Bank National Trust Comn,„ Trustee for Amenquest Mortgage SecuntieTinT Asset-Backed Pass-Through Cortil,cates Ltoi Z00S-R5. by assgnmeat dated January and recorded February 20 201 a .7, ' 20,4 2014-001445 on which mortgage them ’'“I’f" ' » bo due at the date heS the sum TF* ci2dr^r S'x,y'S<”'“n Thousand Eight Hundred fifty Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($267 X 3> inc.ud.ng interest 6.5% p.,, 7'6»power ot sale contained In said mortgage and the stalute In such case made and p.ovrded, notice is hereby gnren that sa.d mortgage win be foreclosed 2? a ’h,°h™r19a!1'-a P-emlses. or some part ? I . ',Cndue- C"cu‘l Court of Barry County ol 100PM on Apnl 3. 20t4 Said prem.ses are situated In Township of Rutland. Barry County. Mrcbgan and are described as. lot 375 and the Southeasterly 35.33 feet ol Lot 374. Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit 2, according Io Ihe recorded plat thereof rn Liber 2 ol Plats on Page 63. be.ng a part ol the Southwest Quarter ol Section 2. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County M-chigan. Commonly known as 2831 N Agammg St. Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months from the dalo ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a. in wh-ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241a{c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) appl.es If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to tho person who buys Ihe property nt tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage hold­ er for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: 3/06/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates. Series 2005-R5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys. Potestivo & Associates, P C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 14-96098 (03-06)(03-27) rsassu FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALLS MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON . ACTIVE'-DUTY-- NOW .OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Salo - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Joseph Lumbert, a s-ngle man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Vandyk Mortgage Corp.. Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2007, and recorded on November 28, 2007, as Document Number. 20071128-0004650. Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to NEWBURY REO 2013, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to tho Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Eight and 46/100 ($85,238.46) including interest at tho rate of 6.50000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage Will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged prem­ ises. or some part of thorn, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, whore Ihe premises to be so'd or some part of them are situated, at 01.00 PM on Apnl 3, 2014 Said premises are situated in tho Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a po;nt on tho East line ot Section 27. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, distant North 754 feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 27; thence West at right angles to said Section line 231 feet; thence North parallel w.th said Section line 220 feet; thence East 231 feet to said Section line; thence South along Section Imo 220 feet fo tho point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purposes over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Price Road Commonly known as: 2832 PRICE RD, NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, tho redemption period will be 6.00 months from tho date ot sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. II the properly is determined abandoned in accordance w.th MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is lator. If the prop­ erty is presumed to be used for agricultural purpos­ es prior to the date ol thc foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240. the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278. if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to tho person who buys Ihe property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during Ihe redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are. if any, l.mited solely to tho return ol the bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest If you are a tenant m tho property, please contact our office as you rnay have certam rights. Dated: March 6, 2014 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for NEWBURY REO 2013 LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48302. (248) 335-9200 Caso No 13M101730-1 (03-06)(03-27) 775*5518 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This ante may be rescinded by thc foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered nt sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L. Hoffman and Michelle M Hoffman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third MortgageMl. LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2011. and recorded on October 5, 2011 in instrument 201110060009399. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Th'rd Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at Ihe date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Five and 79/100 Dollars (SI20.705 79). Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notico is hereby given that said mortgage Will bo foreclosed by a sale of Ihe mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at pubic vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on March 20. 2014. Said premises aro s'tualed in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Tho East 260 feet of that pan of tho Southwest 1/4 of Section 25. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, that lies Southerly of the Southerly Right of Way lino of the former Michigan Central Railroad. Except that portion deeded to the The Michigan Department of State Highways in tho Deed record­ ed in Liber 288 on Pago 443. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless detennmed aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case Ihe redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such salo. If tho property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held respons'bte to tho person who buys thc property at the mortgage forec'osure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging the properly during tno redemption penod Dated: February 20. 2014 For more information, please call. FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Mich:gan 48334-5-122 File *436295F01 (02-20)(03-13) 775es?0G SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY-,MORTGAGE-SALE ... Default har>-Jx?i?n. mado tn the conditions ol a mortgage made by RICHARD LINSEMAN. A MARRIED MAN and BARBARA LINSEMAN. A MARRIED WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (’MERS"). solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 21. 2005, and recorded on August 9. 2005, in Document No. 1150758, and assigned by said mortgagee to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB. as assigned. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dalo hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents (Si05,377.94). including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notico is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public venduo. At the East doors of tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on March 13. 2014 Said premis­ es are located in Barry County, Michigan and are desenbed as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH­ EAST CORNER OF SECTION 32. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST. 1912.69 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 32 TO THE CENTERLINE OF LINDSEY ROAD AS NOW LOCATED; THENCE NORTH 07 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 1441.82 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF LINDSEY ROAD TO THE CENTERLINE OF BOULTER ROAD AS NOW LOCATED AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 281 09 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF BOULTER ROAD THENCE SOUTH 07 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 165 00 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID CENTERLINE OF LINDSEY ROAD THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 281.09 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID CEN TERLINE OF BOULTER ROAD TO SAID CEN TERLINE OF LINDSEY ROAD. THENCE NORTH 07 DEGREES 55 MINUTES'00 SECONDS WEST 165.00 FEET ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF L LINDSEY ROAD TO POINT OF BEGINNING RESERVING THE NORTHERLY 33 0 TCCT and ™S™LY33 0 FEET F0R highwaVpur POSES. The redemption period shall be 6 mnnthc horn tho date of such sale unless detormned Aban­ doned tn accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MH 6000.3241a, in whtch case the reto™,' shall bo 1 montn from tho date Of suclAsXT'* to MCL 600.3241a only 15 < S ’ 5 600 3241 a(b) notice, whfohevef i,7at™ n the h °L referenced property is sold nt •> t ’ ,hcnbovo under Chapter 600 of tho Michigan &>mo,ted L under MCL 600 3278 thn °mp:'ed Lawsresponsible to tho person who bu^ W'li b° he!d the mortgage foreclosure sale uno ^piCporty al holder for damaging the pre^nJV redemption period FLAGsta^ «d n° Modgttgee/Assignee SenX ™ t T Tn ,ho P.C. 23936 Research Dave, Su e man' Hrlls. Ml 48335 FSB 005369 FHAfoT^X" Summary The Hastings Banner - Thursday No. °|05uro 9W"C"I ot NOTICEIS-H .E"E^S^E Pl'Stfe "> 'he terms of «m nj judgment c» pX?’ ,Of Summary Deposit county Of earn c^Sufe ot tno Circuit Cour I fo t Qn December?'o?’0 of s'gned an -■ savings Bj^l '^'3, >n the case of Eaton' trVj:int, D. Schaffer. De.« J* No. i3.6g6 Ch wherein, among other - • Ccug lne foreclosure of n Eaton F^5f D Sculler (Mortgagor) c 2Q Savings n-ink dated November 16. ^01 antj 9* 11. 2002 at InsKvrnentNo. 0^05> ** County Records. piainhfiv9 t0 the Order Granting P ’ 0,,Qn lor Summary Disposition ^ Judgment of Foreclosure, the MortgaG^ aud-on h dcsaIbed below shall be sold at a Pjb ^'on by Or unde, lhc d.rection of Clefk/Shen*। lor the County of Qarry t0 the h:ghest bidder at the wen’[aoce to the Barry County Building.State street. Hastings, Michigan 490-8 0 ^ay, March 13 2014 at 1 CO p.m.. ,oCJ L ®-.The Mortgaged Premises are legally dcSC^h ' Commencing at the N°d s’ comer Of the South 1/2 of tho Southwest IM of Section 33. T3N, R7W, Castleton Townsh p. B‘ 9°untY Michigan; thence East 50 rods; thence Sojth 32 rods; thence West 50 rods: thenpo Norin 32 ods to p!aco of beginning. . The Mortgaged Premise^ 10 address of which is 3811 Devine Road, Nnshvwe, Michigan 49073. also include all right, title and interests held by M chele D. Schaffer as of November 16.2001 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may bo redeemed during the six (6) months following the dal° Date: January 23. 2014 BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) /Xttomoys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street. P.O- Box 405 Cheboygan. Michigan 49721 77584707 (231)627-8000 Notico Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Woodmansee, a married man and Cheryl Woodmansee, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 5, 2007. and recorded on November 26, 2007 in instrument 20071126­ 0004539. and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwon Loan Servicing. LU^as a^s»Qneo as docu-. monted by an assignment!?!Barry County records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tn» sun\ of Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred 5>xty-Elght and 50/100 Dollars ($87,568 50). , Under the power of sa’e contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided,. notice is hereby g.ven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sa'o of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at tho place of ho!d:ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on March 20.2014. Said premises are s tuatod in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning at a Point on the North­ South 1/4 line ol Section 1. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Distant South 00 Degrees 33 Minutes 15 Seconds East 4288.15 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 1, thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 06 Seconds East. 111.28 foot; thence North 04 Degrees 52 M.nutes 09 Seconds East 173.87 feet to the South hne of Chippewa Trail; thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 06 Seconds West 126.68 feet along sa d South line to a Point which lies 5.27 feet (Recorded as 5.32 feet) East of the Northeast comer of Lot 54 of tho Plat ol Al-GonQuin Shores, according to the recorded Plat there­ of, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 55; thence South 00 Degrees 40 Minutes 26 Seconds West 116.12 feet (recorded as South 01 Degrees 11 Minutes 00 Seconds West 116.10 feet), thence South 04 Degrees 50 Minutes 21 Seconds West 31.22 feet to a Point on tho East line of said Lot 54 (recorded as South 05 Degrees 22 Minutes West 31.21 feet, thence South 04 Degrees 50 Minutes 21 Seconds West 26.87 feet (recorded as South 05 Degrees 22 Minutes West 26.87 feel); thence South 03 Degrees 06 M nutes 30 Seconds West 142.55 feel (recorded as South 03 Degrees 38 Minutes 22 Seconds West 142.55 feet) to an Intermediate Traverse Line of the Shore of Algonquin Lake, thence South 67 Degrees 12 Minutes 52 Seconds East 12.59 feet (recorded as Soulh 66 Degrees 41 M.nutes East 12.59 feet) along said Intermediate Traverse Line to the Southeast Corner of Lot 54 of the Plats of Al-GonQuin Shores, according to tho Recorded Plat there­ of as Recorded in Lber 3 of Plats on Page 55; thence North 61 Degrees 27 Minutes 10 Seconds East 5.05 feet along said Intermediate Traverse Uno to said North-South 1/4 I ne; thence North 00 Degrees 33 Minutes 15 Seconds West 145.54 feet along said North-South 1/4 Ime to tho point ol Beginning Including all Land lying between said Intermediate t Traverse Line and the Shore of Algonquin Lake as limited by the extension of tho Sidebnes The redemption period sha» oe 6 months from thc date of such sale, unless- determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption penod shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. II the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Rcwsod Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sa e or to the mortgage holder lor damaging the PfOPOrty during the redemption period. Dated: February 20. 2014 For more information. pleasc w FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer ?QQ 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste Farmington Hills, Michigan 4^ 6422 File #436920F01 (02-20)(03-13) ,. - PJH® ’1 , . 6. 2°14 ITVW SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP BUDGET WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 22. 2014 Regular meeting opened at 10 am. Approved; Agenda as amended Budget Transfers Cemetery foundation charges Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Comm.ssion appointments Budget public hearing schedule March 24, 2014 6 30 p.m Adjourned II :15 a.m. Submitted by: Deborah Jackson. Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 7758S39> FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con­ tact our office at tho number bated below MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the cond tons of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel L Hoffman and Michele A Hoffman. Husband and Wife to Arncuquesl Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 30. 2005 and record­ ed January 13, 2006 in Instrument ti 1158902 Barry County Records. Mich'gan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for PROF-2012-S1 Holding Trust 1, by assignment dated August 29. 2013 and recorded September 3, 2013 in Instrument d 2013-010727 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at Ihe date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($145,619.88) including interest 4.85% per annum. Undor tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court ol Barry County at 1:00PM on April 10, 2014 Sa d premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Commencing 1 fool North of the Northwest corner of the South one-hall of Ihe South one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quar­ ter of section 13. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, for a place of beginning, thence East to tho North and South one-eighth line of the Southwest one-quarter of said section 13. thence Soutn to the Southeast corner ol the Northwest one-quarter of tho Southwest one-quarter of said section 13. thence West to the Southwest corner ol the Northwest onequarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said sec­ tion 13, thence North to Ihe place of beginning. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan Commonly kngwn as 6649 S Clark Rd. Nashville Ml 49073 Tho redempton penod shall be 6 months from tho date of such salo, unless determined abandoned in accordance w.th MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241 a. m which case the redemption poriod shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expirat.on of the notice required by MCL SYNOPSIS p ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHI BUDGET WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 25. 2014 Moeltng ca"ed to ord#?f at 7 0j A,‘-.nu|(er bers present. Ahn present’Firo Chid* 54.75D f°r Approved paying the Martin Ubn’ty the fiscal year of 2013/14 Approved motion to adjourn Subm tied by Jennifer Goy. Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook. Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sal® THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATiur WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered nt salo, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado m tho cond.bons of a mortgage made by Ian Carter, an Unmarried man antf Katie Hotchkiss, joint Tenancy with full ngnts of Survivorship, onginal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electrons Registration Systems. Inc., as nomnee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2012. and recorded on July 16, 2012 m instrument 2012-002198. and assigned by said Mortgagee to AmenFirst Financial Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Mch gan. on which mortgage there is cla med to be due at the date hereof the sum of F.lty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Six and 62/100 Dollars ($57,106 62). Under tho power of sale contained m sard mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sa d mortgage virtfi bo foreclosed by a sale cf the- mortgaged premises, or somo part of thorn, at publ.c vendue, at the p'aco of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on March 27. 2014. Sa;d premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 ol tho plat ol Melody Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof. Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan The redemption penod shali be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 Ine borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure salo of to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: February 27, 2014 For more information, please call: 800 3Mla(o)utW^rtnvoir.3.*JalM:.oruunlasatX^iSLiuiLFiGx) (248FEQ3-.l331i. ,i»i«iwiohiihi<i uu 60p.3240(17) applies.1 If tho property is sold at fore­ closure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, undor MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during the redemption period. Dated; 3/06/2014 PROF-2012-S1 REO 1 LLC. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. PC 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No 14-99511 (03­ 06)(03-27) 7753545S NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE-Defaull having been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by NORRIS L. MIKOLAJCZYK and ADDIE S. MIKOLAJCZYK. his wife, by Durable Power of Attorney of NORRIS L. MIKOLAJCZYK dated OCTOBER 18. 2003. by his attorney in fact ADDIE SUSAN MIKOLAJCZYK. 3900 STRICKLAND. BATTLE CREEK. Ml 49017. Mortgagor(s). to MORTGAGE CENTER. LLC. 29621 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY. SOUTH­ FIELD. Ml 48034. Mortgagee, dated AUGUST 10. 2004, and recorded on AUGUST 19. 2004, in INSTRUMENT NO. 1132706 in the office of the Reg’ster of Deeds for Barry County, and State of Michigan on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY NINE AND 80/100THS (S122.699.80) DOLLARS including interest at (3.25%) percent per annum along with attorney fees and costs as provided for in sa d mort­ gage, and no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the moneys secured by said mortgage or any part thereof; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of tho power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and the statute in such case mado. and provided, notice is hereby given that said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the Mortgaged premises, or some other part of them, at the Barry County Circuit Court. City of Hastings, Barry County, and State of Michigan on MARCH 13. 2014. AT 1:00 RM. in the afternoon, to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, tho premises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount so as aforesaid due on said Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorney tee. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect their Interest in Ihe premises, which said prem.ses is desenbed as: CITY OF BATHE CREEK. COUN­ TY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN, to w.t LOTS 1 AND 2 SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES. ALSO BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST COR­ NER OF LOT 1 SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES: THENCE SOUTH TO A POINT 330 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1 /4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 35- THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH IHE SOUTH 1 / 4 LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 / 4 05208 FFET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO WEST 1 / 4 LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 I 4 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2. THENCE WEST TO POINT OF BEGINNING PROPERTY ADDRESS' 3900 STRICKLAND. BATTLE CREEK. Ml 49017 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241a tn which c<ise the redumption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date ot such sala. KENNETH'C BUTLER iT(P 28477) A7 TORNEY FOR MORTGAGEE 24525 HARPER ST. CLAIR SHORES. Mi 46080 (586) 777-0770 DATED 2-6­ 14 (02-06)(03-06) (02-06)(03-06) 7/M4M5 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, M chigan 48334-5422 File #437473F0t (02-27)(03-20) .. *775*5374 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempt’ng to collect a debt. Any information obtained wilt be used for this purpose. H you are in thc Military, please contact our office at the number I sted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made »n the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Craig L Irish, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. as nominee for Novastar Mortgage. Inc. Its suc­ cessors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2006 and recorded August 17. 2006 m Instrument 4 1168710 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee for Novastar Mortgage Funding Trust, Senes 2006-5 Novastar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Scries 2006-5. by assignment dated March 27. 2013 and recorded Apnl 3, 2013 in Instrument 9 2013-004577 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Two Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($61,002.44) including interest 10.45% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tno statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at pub'ic vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1 00PM on March 13. 2014 Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land tn tno Northwest quarter of section 36. town 3 north, range 7 west, described as Commencing at the North quarter post of seebon 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thenco South 90 degrees commutes OOseconds West, along the North Ine of said Section 36 a distance of 1014 79 feet; thence South 00 degrees OOmmutes OOsoccnds East, at Right angles to said North section bne. 193 20 feet to tne Southeasterly line of Kellogg street; thence Soutn 34 degrees 52minutes 31 seconds West, along said Kellogg street 141.14 feet to the true place ot beginning; thenco North 90 degrees OOmnutes OOseconds east. 182.4G feet; thence south 03 degrees 43m nutes 02seconds west. 13 97 feet, thenco North 88 degrees 13minutes 18seconds West. 104 69 teat. th«ance North 82 degrees 04m.nutes 11 seconds West. 77.45 feet, to tne place of beginning Commonly known as 402 Kellog Road. Nashville Ml 49073 The redemption period shall bo b months from tho date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCI 600 3241a. m wh.ch case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tno date of such sate, or upon the expiration of tne notce required by MCL 600.3241a(c). wh chever »s later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the p'operty is sold nt foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Jud.c.Eure Act c? 1961. under MCL 600.3278 (he borrower wit( be held responsible Io the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag ng the property during tne redemption per'od Dated 2'13/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as trustee for Novastar Mortgage Fund.ng Trust. Senes 2006-5 Navastar Home Equ ty Loan Asset-Backed CertJicates Sones 2006-5, Assignee ot Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. PC. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (246) 844 5123 Our File No 13-939-10 (02-13)(03-06) �High-performing groups topic of Education Matters BootCamP by Shari Carney * Staff Writer fhe IN h;td il w^cn scss’on dime ’be B irry Community Foundation's initiative to focus on education for all convened Thursday. Feb. 27. Pausing, paraphrasing, nosing questions, putting ideas on thc fable, providing data, paying attention to self and others and presuming positive intentions were the strategics participants were asked to adoptPatrice Martin, facilitator with Nonprofit Network, began by giving a recap of sessions one and two before exploring thc topics of thc day. Session one discussed seven elements of a healthy community and how to effect trans­ formational change. Session two explored five stages of change. “Barry County, a community where educa­ tion Matters for Everyone” was decided as the vision statement for the initiative. Session three explored thoughts on com­ munity perceptions about education, process­ es in place in the community ant! results ol the education system in the greater Barry County area. Delton Kellogg Superintendent Patil Blacken said, in a small group segment, edu­ cation is a people business and it is important to ask, “How can we support you?” “I feel like every time wc get together, there’s more people coming to the conversa­ tion.” said Bonnie Hildreth, director of the Barry Community Foundation in a follow-up interview with the Banner. “We’re not in it to tell people what to do ... hopefully more faces with more representation from the community will continue to join thc conversation.” Session four will meet Thursday. March 27. Call Hildreth for more information. 269-945­ 0526. Seated at the “First born table at the Education Matters Boot Camp session Thursday, Feb. 27, are (from left) Megan McKeown, communications director for the Barry Community Foundation; Courtney Zmy, finance director for BCF; Margie Haas, retired school administrator; and Paul Blacken, superintendent Delton Kellogg Public Schools. “I feel like every time we get together, there’s more people coming to the conversation. We’re not in it to tell people what to do ... hopefully more faces with more representation from the community will continue to join the conversation.” i5ivs Bonnie Hildreth, Barry Community Foundation director Patrice Martin, a facilitator from Non-Profit Network, glances at her watch as she keeps participants of the Education Matters Boot Camp on task. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Hastings ('barter Township Board of Review for 2014 w ill be held at the Township Hall at 8X5 River Road, Hastings, Ml. 49058 to receive and review the 2014 assessment roll. The board will convene on the follow ing dales for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values; Tuesday, March 4 Wednesday. March 12 Thursday, March 13 1 pm 9-12 (Noon) & 6 - 9 pm 9-12 (Noon) & 1 - 4 pm Organization Meeting Appeal Hearing Appeal I learing The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2014 assessments. Letter appeals are accepted but thc letter must be received by no later than Tuesday March II. 2014 if unable to attend cither of the above dates. The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property for 2014 arc as follows: CLASS Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential RATIO 47.11% 48.39% 47.01% 47.82% Some of the attendees for session three of the Education Matters Boot Camp are (from left) Bonnie Hildreth, director of the Barry Community Foundation; Peggy Hemerling, children’s director Hastings Public Library; Jef! Mansfield, Hastings city manager; Barbara Wright, library aide Hastings Public Library; Matt Goebel, curriculum director for Hastings Area Schools; and Jim DeCamp, of Flexfab. Ronna Steel, BISD superintendent, is seated at back table. 1. Pausing 2. Paraphrasing 3. Posing questions 4- Putting ideas on the table 5. Providing data 6. Paying attention to self and.others MULTIPLIER 1.0613 1.0333 1.0636 1.0456 7. Presuming positive intentions This visual aid at Thursday’s Education Matters Boot Camp reminds participants of productive behaviors for effective col­ laboration. . Jun Brown. Supervisor Hastings Charter Township Ph. 269.94X.9690 Individuals with disabilities rcquiring'auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of thc hearing 1 Redoc-i' this discount coupon st our... 2014C. flEB»TUBKEYWO | Michigan neeraMer Expo '• This notice posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a (2)(3) and with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). 77505119 — TU • •* il E1M<U M»«»Ttsatow • SR Trophi UicbMin SUMMIT ■jf > -«•' | PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY ->• ‘ NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Tb« (iptrti !*>>•(• C*1" dee«Hnfo.coi "■ The Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing bn the proposed town­ ship budget for the fiscal year 2014-2015 on .March 12, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S, Norris Road, Delton Michigan THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS . A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection al the Prairieville Township Hall. The Prairieville Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities al the meeting upon six (6) days notice to the Prairieville Township Board. Individuals with liabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville ,j wns))ip hy or cal,*ng the following: •)' jf~ S<13£U..lKwy, , 1 Ktdricount ofaeMsM.111 a Michif M1 a Honone day , T- adult or military ticket Ber' * hearing. The Seven Norms of Collaborative Work COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT March 7-8-9,2014 Hid , M*r. F t Sa'x.'OQ. Mar. fl’ - 9t Surd;/ Mar. 9‘ r-Mn.-- CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Community Mental Health Authority FY 2013 Program Policy Guide­ lines data is available for public view and comment at 915 West Green Street, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058. This document will be avail­ able until 3/14/2014, Questions may be di­ rected to Jan McClean at 269-948-8041. । - Notic.. is herebv given that the City Council of the City of l istings will hold a >’ublic H^nng on Mondays March n 9014 at 7:00 P.M in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, for the purpose of receiving Public c"0mment and making a determination on the ______ Full-Time Abstractor Position Opening IK Hairy County Register of Deeds is seeking a fulLtunc Abstractor Mum a strong knowledge of performing land tide searches (including from Tract indexes), preparing abstract. and inictpreung legal description-. Strong computer -kilk and an ability hi work with the public are required Mu>t Live 4 >c.^ of experience in a Land Title. County Abstract, ot larw Office working with property titles, abstracts and legal descriptions. 1974.asa'nended. about this potential For addition I " J()hn bidusUial DeW opn«n > 1 at 269.945.2468 or ^nimntyHev ^'’^‘street. Hastings. Pirate tend your reiume via e-mail to bhurless@barrycounty.org, Ted DeVries, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 623-2726 or mail to Barn County Register of Deeds Office, ' l'all relay servh is775CVXM i |„)mas E. Emery City Clerk 3 220 W. State St, Room 102, Hastings, MI 4905#’ No phone calk please. Harry County ir on f-^ual Opportunity hnplour. U? hire only VS. Cthtrn* and lawfully autlwrizt J alien wvikerx, and comply with the .m*,.., Anietuon i with Dirabilitiei Act �Driver arrested after forcing police officer to avoid collision A 24-xear-old Hastings man was„ and faces charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a high blood alcohol content under the state’s "suner drank" law A Hastings police officer noticed a car lishtailmg in the 1(X) block „f South JcRerson Street at about 2am. March 2. The vehicle continued south­ bound. paraally drtv.ng in the northbound land and forcing the police officer to move to the nght to avoid being hit by the oncommg vehicle. The officer turned around and stopped the vehicle at thc Shell gas station. Ihe dnver handed thc officer thc keys and admitted to being drank. A breath test at the Barry County Jail reportedly showed the dmer with a blood alcohol content of .19 percent, rite driver was booked into the Barr) Count) Jail. Teen arrested for underage drinking Hastings police arrested an 18-year-old Bedford, Va„ man around 2:58 a.m. March 1. The man was walking in thc 1300 block of .North Broadway Avenue. When officers stopped thc man. they reportedly could smell alcohol. A portable breath test was given and thc teen was arrested for being a minor in possession by consumption of alcohol. He was booked into the Barry County Jail. Customer returns to pay for gas Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to tltc BP south station on South M­ 37, Hastings, at about 10 a.m. Feb. 21. An employee told police a motorist failed to pay for $30 in gas. The driver was later found and told police she forgot to pay. She returned to the station to make full pay­ ment. No charges were issued. Woman charged with possession of meth Sheriff's deputies arrested a 32-year-old Battle Creek woman Feb. 26 who faces charges of possession of methamphetamine and smuggling meth into a correctional facility. 7he woman was reportedly using her vehicle to push another vehicle near Tebo Road and M-37 at about 8:20 p.m. The woman told police her friend had called her for help when her vehicle broke down. Officers were aware of the woman’s past incidents using methamphetamines. A canine officer from Michigan State Police was called to help search the vehicle for drugs. The canine unit indicated interest in the driver’s door and a black purse in the vehicle. Officers found a long section of foil in the driver’s door and inside thc foil found what they believed to be meth. Thc woman was taken to the Barry County Jail. While al the jail, officers- located more drugs inside the woman’s purse and on her body. She was booked into the jail. Hit-and-run accident reported A 24-ycar-old Spring Lake man reported a hit-and-run accident shortly before 9 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Bay Pointe Inn on Marsh Ro.id. The man told police someone backed into his parked vehicle. Officers reported damage to the rear bumper of die vehicle that may have been caused by a trailer hitch on a pickup truck. Officer* said the driver may not have even realized he hit the parked vehicle. Driver slides into snowbank, lands in jail A 74-year-old Hastings woman was arrested and b<K’li<:d ""° ,lle Coun,y Jail around 2:25 a m. Feb. 23 facing a charee of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Sheriffs deputies received a '"n about a vehicle that slid oil the road^'imo a snowbank on M-37 near Irving reportedly admitted to drinking prior to get­ ting in thc vehicle to drive home. After field sobriety tests, the woman was taken to the Barry County Jail where a breath test revealed a blood alcohol content of. 18 per­ cent. She was booked into the Barry County Jail. According to police, the woman had one prior operating while intoxicated offense in 2009 and a minor in possession of alcohol offense in 2008. Man doesn’t get far after wheel falls off A 50-ycar-old Battle Creek man was arrested and booked into thc Barry County Jail about 2 :25 a.m. Feb. 23 facing a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxi­ cated. Another driver called 911 to report the possible drunk driver in the area of Uldricks Road and Ferris Road in Johnstown Township. The caller gave the license plate number and then reported the driver was near Fine Like when a wheel fell off the vehicle. The vehicle was block­ ing the eastbound lanes. Officers spoke to the driver and detected the odor of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the Barry County Jail facing charges of operat­ ing motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, and operating a motor vehicle while driver’s license was suspended. Teen arrested for being drunk A 19-ycar-old Clinton Township man was arrested and booked info the Barry County Jail about 2:19 a.m. March 2. A safety officer at Michigan Career Technical Institute in Prairieville Township reported he had been watching the teen walking up and down the hall, appeared to be intoxicat­ ed. Officers conducted a breath test and found thc teen to have a blood alcohol con­ tent of .18 percent. He was booked into the Barry' County Jail on charges of being a minor in possession by consumption of alcohol. Walmart shopper reports theft from vehicle A 60-year-old woman reported theft of items from thc glove box in her vehicle while she shopped at Walmart in Hastings, hems taken included proof of insurance, her registration and car manual. The inci­ dent was reported about 4:38 p.m. March 2. Seatbelt violation leads to drunk driving arrest A 67-year-old Dowling man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail after police initially stopped him for not wearing a seatbelt. Officers stopped the vehicle on M-79 near Devine Road at about 2:18 p.m. Feb. 28. The officer noticed the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, and after making the stop detected the odor of alcohol from the driver. The officer arrested the driver after conducting a preliminary breath test. Missing person located Hastings Police issued a missing person alert March 3 at about 12:13 p.m. A 49year-old Wayland woman reportedly walked away from the Hastings Secretary of Slate office where she had been with a family member. After she walked from the facility, her family had serious concerns about her need of medications. At approxi­ mately 6 p.m. the woman was located seek­ ing medical treatment. Woman reports possible attempted scam A 22-year-oM Hastings woman reported a possible scam attempt. She mid sheriffs deputtes she received a voice mail from a caller claiming to be with the IRs. He told SSsssttsS o ^t Officers found the dnver ol the vehiK<>. ' ' i un in the front seat of the truck attempt. She did not returnee message. Officers remind^Vn“eTIo and reimrted being phone°Ut PCrS°"al -y*riend-she ais° Man gets up to 40 years for freeway shootings by AssociiiO''* Press HOWELL. Mich. (AP> ' A’uan who kcp| a swath of southeastern M*h Lan on edge for weeks in late 2012 by shooung at tWo vehicles along a busy high •> corridor Was sentenced Monday to IS «>>«rs in priwn on a combination ol tciton'nt and weapons convictions. Raulie Casteel learned his fatc jf) Livingston County Circuit Court, where a jury in January found him guilty of terrorism, rejecting his claim that the shootings Wcf<? (hc impulsive result of uncontrolled delusions and paranoia. _ Casteel. 44, is already serving a six-plus-, year sentence that stemmed from a related case in neighboring Oakland County. The judge sentenced him Monday to a minimum of 16 years on the terrorism charge and two additional years on felony firearms charges. The sentence is concurrent with the Oakland County case, and he must serve at least 18 Hastings firelighters used extrication tools to help free a driver from a vehicle involved in an accident Wednesday just before noon at the intersection of State and Market streets In Hastings. Police said one driver received what appeared to be minor injuries and was transported to Pennock Hospital. The accident occurred when one driver was attempting to make a turn from Market to go west on State Street. That vehicle was hit by an eastbound vehicle. Hastings Police are handling the accident investigation. (Photo by Constance Cheeseman) Defense lawyer Doug Mullkoff sought a lighter sentence, say ing his client was “cer­ tainly a troubled individual” but not a terror­ ist. "Is Raulie Casteel actually a terrorist? Is this really what the Legislature had in mind when it passed the Michigan anti-terrorism act in wake of attacks in 2001?" asked Mullkoff before the sentencing. “| think they werc thinking of Osama bin Laden. Timothy McVeigh. Did Raulie Casteel fit into that cat­ egory? I don’t think so. The post-9/11 law passed by Legislature did not contemplate someone who is menially ill like Mr. Casteel.” Before handing down his sentence, Judge David Reader said he had a mentally ill mother whom he cared for up until her death and is "very empathetic and sympathetic” to the condition. Still, he added, terrorism isn't necessarily contingent upon the mental state of the perpetrator. "The daily routines and lives of tens of thousands werc affected before any motiva­ tion was revealed," he said, adding "that’s indeed terror in the opinion of this court.” During the Livingston County trial. Casteel testified dial he shot al the other motorists on Interstate^ft and nearby roads between Lansing and Detroit over a three-day period in October 2012. Testifying in his own defense, Casteel said he was consumed with anxiety while in traffic, most likely from undiagnosed delusions. He said he believed drivers were part of a government conspiracy against him. Casteel said he never thought about the consequences of the shootings, only that he wanted "to send a message to back off.” Among the victims who attended the sen­ tencing was Jennifer Kupiec, who spoke at a news conference afterward. Kupiec. now 25, said she encountered Casteel on the freeway Oct. 18, 2012. while driving from Brighton to East Lansing to meet a friend for lunch and buy a sweatshirt from Michigan State University, her alma mater. "Someone I didn’t know rolled down (his] window and aimed a 9-millimeter gun at me,” said Kupiec, who now lives in Chicago. "He tried to kill me for no reason and came w ith milliseconds of getting his wish." Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said il was a miracle nobody was hurt or killed, but argued that doesn’t lessen his belief that thc terrorism charge and convic­ tion "squarely" aligned with the slate law. "For three days people werc intimidated _ afraid to take their normal route to work ... or school,” he said. "They were afraid they might get shot.” One person was injured, Scott Arnold, a Delton resident, who was on his way to watch the Detroit ligers play in the World Series. The terrorism charge brought by the stale attorney general’s office covered all the shootings in Livingston, Shiawassee, Ingham and Oakland counties. Casteel had faced 60 charges, including attempted murder, in Oakland County for shootings in Commerce Township and Wixom before pleading no contest but mentally ill ,o assault and firearms charges last year. Mullkoff has said his client was diagnosed with delusional disorder, a condition associ­ ated with maintaining false* persistent beliefs despite evidence to the contrary’. Casteel is a St. Johns native who lived in Taylorsville, Ky., before returning to Michigan in 2012 to live with his wife’s fam­ ily. Police in Kentucky said they had no con­ tact with him until June 2012 when he became agitated and complained about air­ craft flying too low over his house. No one else had reported low-flying planes. Call for Hastings Banner ads 269-945-9554 Jeremy Claude-James Gross. 41. of Nashville, pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. He was sentenced Feb. 26 by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell to serve 12 months in jail, with credit given for 172 days served. He also was ordered to serve 60 months of probation and pay $798 in court fines and costs. In addition to thc jail sentence. Gross was ordered to receive a mental health assessment and undergo treatment as recommended: have no contact with thc victim; and not to be within 500 feet of the victim’s place of residence or employment. Buckley Ralph Eye. 39, Hastings, pleaded guilty Jan. 15 in Barry County Circuit Court to interfering with electronic communications and domestic violence. He as sentenced Feb. 25 by Judge McDowell to serve 51 days in jail, with credit given for 51 days served. In addition, he must serve probation on count one only and the probation w ill be terminated afterpayment of assessments in full after 18 months. He is to wear a monitoring device for 90 days and pay court costs and fines of $798. He is also ordered to receive anger manage­ ment counseling and substance abuse assess­ ment and treatment. Michael David-Lorence Stceby, 46. Hastings, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to false statement of identity for a financial transaction device, and also to a charge of being a habitual offender. He was sentenced Feb. 27 to sene 12 to 96 months in prison for the offenses. The sentence will be served consecutive to any parole sanctions. Stceby was convicted in 2008 for delivery and manufacture of prescription forms, and in 2011 of retail fraud. David Robert Hull, 21, of Battle Creek pleaded guilty to probation violation Feb. 13 and was sentenced Feb. 26. He w as on proba­ tion for two criminal sexual conduct, fourth degree, charges from March 2013. /Xccording to court documents, Hull was found in viola­ tion of probation for using marijuana in February 2014, failing to attend sex offender counseling as ordered, failing to attend men­ tal health counseling as ordered, and failing to make payments as ordered. Hull was sen­ tenced Feb. 26 to serve 16 to 24 months in prison and given credit for 379 days served. 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However, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, lior the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask tor money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Fann Equipment! fl HcA-Up AnlUh* “ i warn g 77W Klng*bury DeMoft. M 49046 NOWTIIRING ALL PO5L HONS:We are hiring indi­ viduals with great attitudes that want to cook at the Gun Like Casino Food Court. Johnny Rockets, Cold Stone Creamerv, Villa Fresh Ital­ ian Kitchen and Tim Hor­ tons. Wc have LINE COOKS and PIZZA MAK­ ER positions available for all shifts. Must be 18 or old­ er to work at this location. Please apply at www.labcllemgt.com click on the res­ taurant tab, scroll down to Gun Like Casino Food Court. RETIRED? LOOKING FOR part-time driving? 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March 6. - The Hastings Banner Young Saxons fall to Portland by Brett Bremer Sports Editor p’ven wM I*'c •MMSon dearly coining to an _» then; was no quit in the Saxons. Harings vanity girls' basketball team fell tg-l l to Portland in thc Class B District Semifinals al Wayland Union High School Wednesday, falling behind 16-2 in the open­ ing quarter. it UHS n tough game at the end ot a tough stretch for the Saxons, who werc 7-2 to start the season and ended up 7-14 overall. Hastings won its conference opener against Onawa Hills, then dropped its next nine league contests. ••As tough its our conference is. they ye never quit, ever, not one game." said Hastings he.Kl coach Mike Engle. “We’ve had lulls where our intensity didn't match other teams'. bb( they've never quit. They’ve gone hard for 52 minutes and they did that tonight. “The} don’t need me to inspire that in them, that's who they are and I’ve enjoyed coaching them for that reason all year. We'll get better in the offseason and I look forward to seeing what they can accomplish as sen­ iors.*’ Grace Bosnia was the lone Saxon senior on the postseason roster, joining sophomore Maddie Dailey and ten juniors. “She's been a great leader on our team," Engle said of Bosnia. “She was our captain. She became our best defender throughout the The Saxons’ Sarah Sixberry is swarmed in the lane as she tries to get a shot up year. We always assigned her to their best against Portland during their Class B District Semifinal at Wayland Uhion High School player. Somebody is going to need to step up and fill that role for us. Someone is going to Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) need to step up and be that .senior leader for us .came out with a higher level of intensity than Goggins and Janessa Hodge added tw o points next year.’’ each. Defensively, the Saxons didn’t match thc we did. They jumped out to a big lead very Portland got |4 points from Olivia Roe. Raiders’ intensity early on Wednesday. Thc quickly. At some point early in thc second Raiders shooters found some openings and quarter we settled down and for the last three seven from Katie Blake, six from Allie Grys took advantage. Hastings meanwhile strug­ quarters we played competitively with them, and five from Chloe Adams. We’re a young team." Engle said. “We gled on the offensive end, hitting on just 4 of but we did not shoot well.’’ Dailey was the only Saxon with more than talked about in the locker room that it hurts to 22 field goal attempts. lose. We want this hurt to motivate how hard “Wc came out fiat." Engle said. “They two points, she finished with seven. Erin Hastings’junior Nicole Hunt (12) chases a Portland guard at the top of the key dur­ ing the fourth quarter Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) we work in the offseason. Wc want to remem­ ber this loss.’’ Ionia topped Wayland 56-53 in the other semifinal Wednesday, and then went on to top the Raiders 57-32 in the district championship game Friday. Tile Bulldogs added a 44-41 regional semifinal victory over Williamston Tuesday. - Bengals take advantage of extra chances at TKHS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Ottawa Hills controlled the glass Monday in Middleville, never more so than in the final seconds. The Bengals got three chances at thc basket in thc final 16 seconds, finally cashing in on a .pair of free throws from Rodney Davis Jr %$7r£ft.v’Ctqry, 9>er Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity boys baskelbajl team in the Class A District opener at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Thomapple Kellogg took its first lead at 56-55 with a pair of free throws by junior cen­ ter Cole Cronkright with 14.8 seconds remaining, after trailing by as many as 11 points in the third quarter. TK senior guard Clayton Kruisenga came up with the hustle play that finally got the Trojans over the top, wrestling Bengal guard Myles Miller to the floor to force a jump ball in the Bengal back-court with 16.8 seconds left. Tire Trojans got the ball in to Cronkright. who not only earned a trip to the free throw line but did it by collecting the fifth foul on Bengal senior center Corey Jones. The Bengals had led from the start, going up 19-10 early in the second quarter. Their advantage was 27-18 at the half, and grew to as many as II points at 31-20 in the third quarter. A couple of three-pointers by Jackson Bronkema and one by Cole Cronkright helped spur thc Trojan comeback. Their team trailed just 41-38 by die end of the third. t TK had to continue battling from behind in the fourth quarter though. Ottawa Hills went on a 74) run to start the fourth quarter, a stretch capped off by a break-away dunk by Rick White following a Miller steal. Tlie Trojan team picked things up on the defensive end and Tommy Hamilton picked tilings up a bit on the offensive end to spur their team’s final rally. Following Cronkright’s late heroics al the free throw line, the Bengals raced up the floor to get a lay-up attempt from Miller which pounded off the glass to the side of the rim. Francisco and Das is Jr. would up in a jump ball situation when the ball came down. Ottawa Hills had the chance to inbound the ball under the basket with 7.9 seconds left. The inbounds pass went to Miller in the lane, who tried a turn-around jumper over Kruisenga and Francisco. This time thc rebound came fywn hard and went off a Xwian out of boqnd^. — . Ottawa Hills iriboundej the ball under the basket again, this time with 4.5 seconds left, getting it to Davis Jr. on the right side of the lane. Kruisenga had to foul him to prevent a lay-up, and Davis Jr. knocked down his two free throws with 3.7 seconds left Bronkema raced towards the offensive end with the ball for the Trojans, but his last-sec­ ond effort from near mid-court glanced off the glass to the left of the rim. Bronkema led TK with 13 points on the night. Hamilton finished with 11 points. Francisco had ten. Cronkright nine and Kruisenga eight Hamilton had a team-high seven rebounds, and Francisco had five. Cronkright also had a team-high three assists. The Bengals outrebounded TK 26-17 for the night, and had 13 offensive rebounds. Jones had 12 points, seven rebounds (five offensive), and three blocked shots before fouling out. . . Ottawa Hills also got 15 points from Miller, 14 from White, and four points and six t rebounds from Davis Jr. The Trojans end tlieseason w ith a record of Thornapple Kellogg center Cole Cronkright (40) tries to disrupt a shot by Ottawa Hills’ Rodney Davis Jr. during the third quarter of Monday’s Class A District opener in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 9-11 overall. TK closed out the 2013-14 regular season with a 67-62 loss to visiting Comstock Park Thursday. The Panthers junipM out to a double-digit lead in the opening quarter, outscoring the Trojans 23-12. The Trojans whittled that advantage down to three points heading into the fourth quarter, but Matt Hurley led Comstock Park to the win by pouring in 26 points. Comstock Park also got 12 points and eight rebounds from Drake Baar. Thornapple Kellogg senior guard Clayton Kruisenga is pressured by Ottawa Hills' Rick White in front of the Bengal bench during the second quarter Monday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK got 18 points and two assists from Bronkema and 16 points, five assists and six rebounds from Hamilton. Francisco added II point* for TK. and had a team-high eight rebound*. Lions don’t let Rams stick around in first district game by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tlie Lions made sure there was no overtime this time. Maple Valley s varsity boys' basketball team scored its third victory of the season r Galesburg-Augusta, topping the host R ims 45-30 in d,c °Pen,n^ round ol t,u* Class r District tournament. The I ions and Rams had gone lo overtime in their last four nieclin?s al GalesburgAugusia Hibj * mprovcd tu j 7-4 overall this MapICnd earned a spot in Wednesday’s season ( Semifinal against Springport Class B cions won their regular with the v,c l ; wilh Springport on a buzzer­ season Hig|, School. beater al bpr* ^innab|e district we feel, but -We’ve g<>1 . IpuKh games lo get us to do have a our half «f the bracket is r.rt’d gam<- ' that l‘n,u tough,” said Maple Valley head coach Christopher Ewing. The Lions jumped out to a 15-6 lead in the first quarter against the Rams Monday, then led throughout the contest. ITie lead was nine |X)inls at 32-23 heading into the fourth quar­ ter. Maple Valley’s full-court pressure never allowed the Ram offense to get into a rhythm. Die Lion attack on thc offensive end was led by Louis Martinez-Fernandez who had 13 points. Maple Valley also got eight points each from Sam Benedict, Micah Bromley and Anthony Mahler. Jordan Born had six points and 12 rebounds for the Rams. Galesburg-Augusta also got nine points each from Austin Douglas and Ryan Ranes. Potterville and Dansville were scheduled to meet in the other district semifinal at Galesburg-Augusta Wednesday. The district final is planned for Friday «> 7 p m. The Lions closed >>“■ ;l runner-up finish in ■he Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 5S44 victory at Constantine Friday. °nly <>ne Lion failed to score in the contest. ,n which the Lions led by as many as points in the fourth quarter. s“nniel Benedict led M“Ple Valley w"h 1 points and Austin Gonser and Bromley added 13 each. Ewing set a goal before the game of his team forcing a Constantine time-out in the first 30 seconds' of the game. The Lions missed it by 23 seconds, scoring off the open­ ing tip and then turning two steals into bas­ kets thanks to their press before the Falcons stopped to regroup. “Wc had a very good shooting night, played our defense and played some team basketball and had some fun tonight,’’ Ewing said. Ihe Lions finish the KVA season lied for second place with Parchment, a game behind champion Schoolcraft. EGR edges Hastings boys in last bailgame '^"n-handed Sa'""lean’ P“shed East Grand P- 1 • until the final second 1 nursday . » • . .. lead throughout .he «cI POU..S each rnun Grain Bailey and Will Schultze in the win, and nine from Jon Olsson. Cole Harden led Hastings with 12 points and Drew White added.11. Hastings also got eight points from Peter Beck. Hastings ends the regular season with a 5­ 15 overall record. I hey were 2-8 in the OK Gold Conference this year. Fhe Saxons drew a bye for the opening round ol this week’s Class B District Tournament in Ionia They were slated to face Portland in the district .semifinals last night The winner of that game as well as Wednesday’s other semifinal between Likewood and Wayland, will meet in the dis­ trict final Friday at 7 p.m. �The HaMlr.gs Banner - Thursday, MafCn 6 2®^ ' Slaughter and Poland move up podium at Paia# bj Brrtt Bremer Sporty Editor Higher is belter when it comes to the medal stand at the Palace of Auburn Hills. thomapple Kellogg junior Chris Poland and Hastings junior Jason Slaughter each w*ere a couple steps higher than they were as sophomores when the 2014 Division 2 Individual State Finals ended Saturday evening at the Palace. Poland earned his third stale medal, placing third m the 119-pound weight class, aftcr advancing as far as lhe championship semifi­ nals in his weighl class for the first lime ever Slaughter earned his second slate medal, placing filth at 152 pounds after an eighth­ place finish at 145 pounds as a sophomore. Poland was eighth as a freshman al 103 pounds and sixth at 112 pounds last season. He was one victory away from wrestling for the stale championship I riday. but was pinned b\ Clio’s Mason Smith 5 minutes 53 seconds into their championship semifinal. Smith, thc 112-pound champion al the 2013 D2 Finals, nailed Poland 2-1 heading into thc third peritxi. Poland got a take down early in the first period, then Hide Smith for what was left of thc two-minutc round. An escape in the second period earned Smith his first point of the match. “He’s a funky w roller." said Poland. “He caught me. He threw me in a lilt and ended up getting me on my back, then got me in a cradle to finish me off." Mason went on to top Flint K ears ley’s Jacob Chapman 3-1 in thc championship match. Poland had to avenge a couple of losses from earlier in the season lo finish third after that. - ----------- .. _ . . . .. ,...•■■ .-, - . .. . .. The Saxons Zach W‘lc0* u'®,1'\,ries to work his leg out of the grasp of Greenville's Will Parmelee during their 130-pouned tour­ nament opener Thursday a Saxon junior Jason Slaughter (left) gets set to take on Fruitport’s Austin Fialek in their 152-pound consolation quarterfinal match at the Division 2 Individual State Finals. Slaughter won the match 7-5 and went onto a fifth-place finish in the weight class. (Photo by Cheryl Goggins) e Division 2 Individual State Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. (Photo by Cheryl Goggins) “I feel like 1 kind of peaked, said Poland. "1 had a lot of real good matches. I beat (Lowell’s) Zeth Dean who beat me earlier in the year. I beat Logan Welcher from Hamilton who beat me earlier in the year to place third. I just felt ready to go this weekend.' Poland scored an overtime take down of Dean for a 5-3 victory in the consolation semifinals, then edged Welcher 3-1 in the final seconds of thc consolation final. “1 got n take down with like three seconds left,” Poland said. “I jumped up and I was just like “let’s go!’ screaming al the top of my lungs. It was a just a good feeling. I wrestled my butt off.” Poland opened the tournament with a 13-4 major decision over Tecumseh’s Robert Comar, then topped Madison Heights Lamphere’s Trevor Gorman 5-3 in overtime in their second round match. “I’m moving up the ladder," Poland said. "First next year. That’s where it’s going. Making thc finals, and making it happen. It’s going lo be a tough, lough, tough summer of work, but that’s where it’s going. I’m not stopping." Like Poland, Slaughter was knocked out of the championship bracket by thc eventual state champion. He won his first match 5-1 over Jackson Northwest’s Tristan Elkins, then was pinned by St. Joseph’s Logan Massa 4:49 into their championship quarterfinal. Massa pinned all four of his foes at the Palace to win the 152-pound championship. Slaughter stayed alive in the battle for a medal by pulling out two-point decisions over Bay City John Glenn’s Ethan Smith and Fruitport’s Austin Fialek in his first two con­ solation matches. Yale’s Bailey Bischer topped Slaughter 10­ 0 in the consolation semifinals Saturday. Slaughter then finished his weekend at thc Palace by pinning Hamilton’s Trenton Holyfield 3:57 into their match for fifth place. Slaughter and Poland each had two team­ mates al the Palace. Saxon senior Zach Wilcox went 1-2 in his matches in thc 130pound weight class, while 285-pound senior Nate Pewoski was 0-2. Thomapple Kellogg’s Austin Beardsley was 1-2 at 140 pounds while teammate Kyle Kraus went 0-2 at 171. Delton Kellogg rally rung out of gas in fourth quarter All that effort couldn’t get thc Panthers all Tlte Delton seniors did their best to extend jUuocasaw-------- . .ihtt iuay lhh Qf'lhcic early hole though. ui.a 59­ ‘Jeff Minchart had 25 points and nine 45 loss to lhe host Redlhwks . rebounds to lead thc Dejton Kellogg varsity “The seniors led us, it’s tough to see them boys' basketball team in Monday's Class B go." said Delton Kellogg head coach Steve District opener against Marshall at Marshall Miknis. “The program has made greal strides High School. and laid some groundwork for greal things to TJ Wooden scored six points and dished come." out seven assists. Anthony Houtrow had five Delton started doing some great things in points to go along with seven rebounds. the third quarter Monday. Marshall ran out to the third quarter slopped falling, and lhe K^dllawks. wore, able to closexiuLihe. win Lo Ciyrn a >pol in Wednesday’s district semifinals. Marshall had six players with at least six points in lhe contest, led by Angus Bennett’s 13 points. Landry Reynolds added 11 points and Jacob Brubaker had ten. Delton Kellogg ends thc season wiih an 8­ 13 overall record. The Panthers were 6-12 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this sea­ son. Hackett Catholic Central topped Delton Kellogg 71-49 in the conference finale in Kalamazoo Thursday. Landon Grizzle led Delton with eight points in the loss. The Fighting Irish were on fire from threepoint range. Mark Allwardt had 16 points to lead the Irish while Jack Dales added 14 and Evan Wenzel 13. BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizens Rosie’s 65.5-38.5; Butterfingers 64.5-39.5; Ward’s Friends 63.5-40.5; Sun Risers 59.5­ 44.5; Pin Seekers 58-46; Has Becns 57-47; King Pins 53.5-50.5; Early Risers 53-51; M&M’s 52.5-51.5; Just Having Fun 49-55; Jan’s Team 38-66. Women’s Good Games and Series - N. Frost 155-438; K. Keeler 160-450; Y. Cheeseman 155-415; J. Gasper 186; A. Tasker 150-396; J. Shurlow 155; J. Madden 216-598; C. Stuart 165; M. Wieland 174-479; G. Meaney 167; B. Maker 222-563. Men’s Good Gaines and Scries - R. Hart 149-399; M. Saldivar 177-489; R. Obreiter 205; D. Dimmers 210-545; H. Bowman 198­ 567; F. Vining 185; R. Boniface 221-534; L. Markley 164; G. Forbey 150; W. Madden 182­ 531; K. Schantz 170; B. Terry- 256-724. Delton Kellogg senior forward Anthony Houtrow (32) fires up a jump shot at Marshall High School Monday during the Class B District opener against the host RedHawks. (Photo by John Hendler) Delton Kellogg’s Michael Robinson rises up to get a shot off in the lane aqainst Marshall Monday in the Class B District opener at Marshall High School. (Photo by John Hendler) a 20-10 lead in the opening quarter, and led by as many as 19 points in the first half. Delton Kellogg battled back to get within 42-41 by the end of the third quarter after trailing by 13 at the half. Miknis said his team’s comeback just ran out of gas in lhe fourth quarter. Some of the good shols the Panthers had been getting in See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Wednesday Mixed Court Side 65-31, Brush Works Painting 53­ 38; Eye & ENT 56-40; Boniface Costruction 48-48; Delton Suds 46-50. Good Games and Series Women - D. Huver 176; G. Scobey 182-490; K. Plelt 148­ 385; F. Smith 173-458; J. Rice 181; T. 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Thursday Majors Hastings Bowl 64-36; MufT Divers 56.5­ 43.5; Old Men 53-47; Arens Lawn 51-49; Red Rockets 49-51; HDR 44.5-55.5; Pocket Pounders 44-56; C&N Heating 38-62. High Game and Scries - J. Arens 223-245­ 246-724; D. Smith 111 212; D. Gonzales 192; N. Aspinall 194; T. Heath 279-771; B. Kelley 179j J. Hunt 209-595; J. Haight 237-634; R. O'Keefe 246; A. Russell 149; D. Dimmers 211; H. Moore 193; A. Kinney 242; T. Varney 235; D. Lambert 237; J. Wanland 279-752; M. Magoon 207; R. Guild 235; G Gonzales 206; D. Endres 219; R. Furlong 202; M. Miller 186; C. Wyman 192. �pnjo It *■»<** »M - The Haatooe Benner pa(16nastmpK Bonner g — TK cheer meets goal by placing sixth at by Brett Bremer 5/><»rh Editor Hu* announcer reading the final scores started ,.t ihe bottom SatuMay. al (he Division 2 CompctiiiNc Cheer Finals al ihe DeltaPlex in Gsuul R.’p’ds. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity competitive cheer team performs its round two routine during the Division 2 State Finals at the Deltaplex Saturday morning in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ••In eighth place ... the Trojans ...” “All their faces went ‘what.”’ Thomapple Kellogg varsity competitive cheer coach Abby Kanitz said of her girls. “... of Trenton,” finished the announcer. Ihe 'Thomapple Kellogg Trojan varsity competitive cheer team went into its second appearance in the state finals with a goal of finishing in the top six. at least a spot higher than its seventh-place finish at the 2012 finals. An eighth place finish would have been A Thornapple Kellogg stunt group per­ forms during round three Saturday at the Division 2 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) a bit of a disappointment. The shock quickly wore off, and lhe Trojans from Thomapple Kellogg soon learned that they’d earned a sixth-place finish with their school-record score of 760.68, which was two tenths of a point better than the previous school record which they set al this year’s district tournament. ••They met their goal They wanted to be top six in the state. They set thal goal back in November, so I’m proud of them. The Trojan team came up with that goal to add to the end of their goal-sheer at a practice prior to the first meet of thc season. “We normally try to. every’ year, gel better and better and we all contributed ideas.” said Trojan senior base Kassidy Oilhouse. "Last year we didn’t make it (to the state finals), and thal was kind of devastating for everyone. The year before we got .seventh, and we jusi wanted to improve, so we said sixth. That would be an improvement, so that’s what we did.” Olihouse was one of three Trojan seniors, joining Adrian Sinkler and Michela Curtis. All three girls were a part of four conference championship learns and the only two TK cheer teams to ever reach the finals. "They’ve been good leaders," Kanitz said. “ Dial can be hard when you have few seniors, to kind of try nnd portray to the other girls what it means and how lo get here. But they clearly did a good job of that, because they were here. always arc picking each other up w en I tn knocking them down, because al s my job, they are always picking each ° ter up and thal’s led by thc seniors for sure. . Kanitz didn’t have anything to knock lhe girls down about Saturday. lhe Trojan team scored a 225.10 in round one, a 20.98 in round two and a 314.60 in round three. "1 thought, for our team, we had a great round one today," said Kanitz. “We had a solid round iwo and we had a solid round three.” Only three teams, including lhe state cham­ pions from Gibraltar Carlson, had higher round three scores than Thomapple Kellogg Round three was so much fun for me.” Olthouse said. “It w as the last time. I got but­ terflies being out there the last time and we did so good. It was like the best time we’ve done it all season, and it was really the mo fun I had today." . . Gibraltar Carlson put the finishing on its fourth consecutive Division 2 > championship, and sixth in seven years, y scoring a 315.10 in round three. That gave tne Marauders a final score of 780.10. Dearborn Divine Child, which was been the state runner-up lo Carlson in each of the past four years, was second with a score ol 772.24. followed by Allen Park 769.06. St. Joseph 766.88. DeWitt 764.16, TK 760.68, Mona Shores 752.04 and lhe Trenton Trojans 742.96. Carlson had the highest score by a few points in each of thc first two rounds, a 234.90 in round one and 230 10 in round two. Divine Child was second in each of those two rounds. 230.20 in round one and 226.84 in round two. then added a 315.20 in round three. Thc top round three score was turned in by St. Joseph, a 316.10. TK fad/es end year w/tfi most wins since 1999 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The first class to spend all four high school years with Jessee Bays leading the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team saw its season end Wednesday at East Grand Rapids High School. The group, which includes seniors Enn Scheidel, Kelli Graham. Syd Kroll, Victoria Fuller. Grace Possctt. Kaylin Johnson and Brooke Bauman won more games this season than any team in more than a decade for Thornapple Kellogg, finishing the year with a 12-9 record after Wednesday’s 51-40 loss to Grand Rapids Christian in the Class A District Semifinals. “It’s a special group,” said Bays. "The hard work and dedication (makes them special)." “When you’re coming into a program that hasn’t won in who knows how many years, as a freshman, and this group stuck together for the duration of their four years and they put together the first district win in a few years and first winning season (since 1999), thc first team to beat Way land (in OK Gold play). This is a very’ special group. They’re hard workers It’s going to be hard to replace seven seniors of that quality." The last Trojan team w ith a winning record was the 1999 team which went 25-2, advanc­ ing all the way to the Class B State Quarterfinals. 'Hie Trojans got their first ever Class A Tournament win Monday, topping East Kentwood in Middleville, but couldn’t break through the Eagles’ zone defense with enough regularity Wednesday in the district semifi­ nals to extend their season. "1 thought w e should have attacked more. I thought we should have attacked the gaps Thornapple Kellogg guard Erin Scheidel works to drive past Grand Rapids Christian’s Kortney Deurloo during Wednesday’s Class A District Semifinal at East Grand Rapids High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking junior fourth in tough bracket at D3 individual finals Dundee’s Dough Rojem. the defending stale champion, spoiled Lakewood junior Jordan Bennett s weekend. Bennett placed fourth in u loaded 140 pound weight class at the Division 3 Individual Wrestling Finals over the weekend at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Rojem squeaked out a 3-1 decision against Bennett in the championship quarterfinals Friday, then went on to a runner-up finish in the weight class. Bennett was a stale runnerup him<elf in 2013. al 145 pounds. Bennett battled hack through lhe consola­ tion bracket to earn his second state medal. He topped Coloma’s Jerry Collins 10-2 in lhe second round of consolation, then secured his medal with a 6-0 win over Galesburg\u'>usta’s Niko Guajardo in lhe consolation ^^‘/’/fh^oHisolation semifinals, Bennett IksI- . . <,R,pids’Al.m Muhammed 5-3. ed 1 Jnd\ Nit* Burg, thc state runner-up ro'in ■’<» ’• ,op|H'd 6 1 Sal,lr<la> in the match for third place. Bennett ends lhe year with a record of 48Ixslie’s Zehliu Storr. the 2013 135-pound state champion, lopped Rojem in lhe champi­ onship match Saturday evening, 3-1. Lift-A-Thon to raise funds at HHS today Hastings High School is hosting a Lift-A1 hon to raise money for improvements to the high school weight room this afternoon (March 6). Money could be pledged per lit! or al a flat fee. Athletes needed lo raise at least $10 worth ol pledges for their entry fee lo compete in the bench press in one of four weight classes for boys or girls. 'Hie Hastings High School Lift-A-Ihon beings at 3:15 p.m. more and looked for the shots, but at the same time when you’re going in there, and Kelli looked at me a couple of times and she wasn't getting anything called for her and she stopped going in. Sometimes that can deter­ mine it. I’m telling her to go. go. go. but if she’s nut getting any reward out of it she just stopped going.” Grand Rapids Christian shut out thc Trojans for the final three and a half minutes of the first half, after a three by Graham cut the Eagle lead to 20-16. Grand Rapids Christian pushed its lead to 26-16 during that stretch, then upped its edge to 33-16 as Hayley Rcitsma hit a pair of threes and a free throw in the first there minutes of the second half. Johnson banked in three-pointers on backto-back offensive possessions for TK at one point in the middle of the third quarter, to cut the Eagle lead down to 35-25. but TK never got the Eigle lead down to single digits the rest of thc way. Graham finished the night with 15 points. TK also got nine points from Johnson and eight from Scheidel. Kortney Deurloo led the Eagles with 16 points, but the Trojans limited her to just two in the second half. Christian also got 13 points from Jocelyn Taylor, ten from Rcitsma and eight from Muller. Thornapple Kellogg guard Kelli Graham flies in for two points as Grand Rapids’ Christian’s Kortney Deurloo swats at her shot from behind during the fourth quarter Wednesday at East Grand Rapids High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons’ Brown fe league’s top skier Katie Brown from the Hastings ski team dominated the competition this winter in the Southwest Michigan High Ski Race league, which recently saw it season come to an end. Brown wasone of Sax0" ski'? ""l •'am this season, competing tn the s atom and 8lam slalom (GS) competitions. Laubaugh "■is the top girl in the league, finishing 43 Points ahead^of Caledonia’s Maddy Darby who was the runner-up in the individual standings •, , Matawan won the girls’ team title •> 381.5 Doinf with Caledonia second with 397 S n n '■ third with 413. followed ? ,a- Portage «as thml With 4i-• by Hackett 526 and Hustings 544 'be Sax,», team, coached by Rwh 1 ■ Prices y Bilierv-ret Ski Resort throughout ,he twason with the league hosting comp "s-'-hSir.. mird n k, ,i ,1,. GS and lhe si.u1’1"........ ........................................................... * Members of this year’s Hastings girls’ ski team arc Caroline Garrison (from left) Abby Laubaugh, Katie Blown, Alli Taylor and Kylce Nemetz. Uarr'Son’ (korn ,en) lit^maWonits^^"'X eon the boys’ Side Of IW y,ch|8ttn league standings "e ■^finishedthe league seasonwtth jus X : !Xh'd w'ifofoh mT"*1’ '’"""v Ii“’ rtud with 320. Mattawan was third with 476 1X,",,S’ ‘^'""ed by Hackett Catholic Central 854. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-03-13.pdf e228fdb150510ef68589c27d6aa49db3 PDF Text Text 7 Saxons win robotics district competition See Story on PagelO Will politlcs win over fixing r®ads? Maple Valley to regional final toniS**4 See Editor'1’1 °n Page 4 See Story on Page 14 n o t. 1. Quoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 ^•'ngsPubl,cL^a;R-RTLOT"C0°3 c 227 E State st < k .1 •ANNER Has<'ngs Mi 49058-1954 i mud Thursday.M*222^!!l£ VOLUME 161, No. 11 PRICE 75C FBI issues search warrants at sheriff’s department by Julie Makurcwicz Staff Writer FBI agents reportedly issued search war­ rants and confiscated computers at the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday morning. The sheriff’s office customer window was closed about 11:30 a.m. as federal officers continued their investigation inside the department. Several officers in unmarked uni­ forms were seen going from room to room Tno of bands performing Friday rhrve local bands will be presenting an evening of music and fun at I^akewood High School in Lake Odessa Friday, March 14. at 7:30 p.m. The public is invit­ ed to join the Thomapple Wind Band, the Lake wood High School Concert Band and the Hastings High School Jazz Band for a free concert. This will be the final concert of the । Thomapple Wind Band’s regular season, « and r~J the theme ........will ........................... be music with an inter­ national connection. The band also will be joining the Lakewood band for a comi bined piece. “Lassus Trombone.” ■ The Thomapple Wind Band, directed by Drive .Macqueen, consists of more than 45 I post-high school musicians from through­ out the Barry Count) area. The Lakewood High School band is directed by Marc Palma, and the Hastings ' High School Jazz Band is directed by Spencer White. jzXH concert-goers are invited to join the i bands at a reception immediately following the concert ; j | 1 For more inforniauon. cull Mike or t » Kalb) Scobey, 616-374-7547, or email, ». Ikascobey gmail .com. St. Pat’s Parade steps off Monday : at 4 p.m. :t > ji ; , ■ : , ■ ■■ Whether a parade veteran, a rookie, or even just a wannabe, the 10th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will have a place for everyone Monday when it high steps down South Jefferson Street in downtown Hastings at 4 p.m. Floats and antique cars, balloons and dog walkers are all welcome to experience the celebration of not just St. Patrick’s Day but of the fun of Hastings and Barry County. Parade sponsors, the Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street, also count on the event to be the whisk broom that gives the bool to winter and welcomes in an especially needed spring season. Parade registration is not necessary and organization begins just before 4 p.m. in the alley behind WBCH between Church and Jefferson streets. Youth Day meeting is March 18 I ' V l All who are interested in supporting the county’s first Outdoor Recreation Youth Dav are invited to attend an organizational meeting Tuesday. March 18. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Commission on Aging meeting room, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave,, Hastings. Volunteers from throughout the county are being sought to help organize and carry out lhe event, planned for Saturday. Sept. 13. al Historic Charlton Park. /Viy individuals, businesses or organirations that would ,ike ,o invo,vetl arc .„,,r iped to attend the March 18 meeta 269-945-9218; i- ' ^1 joaiiiK-.bamard("'rni nacdnet.net ; for more information- Alzheimer's support group to meet Thursday * *BXSSf*S! group will ||)(. BarQ County 3:30 to 5 ? A.,|ne 320 W. Woodlawn Commissi'onA‘’,i’ Ave.. Hastinp „,CCb the third The 1 , ,,dt month- Respite earn is lltursday of ^.948-4856. available: call :nfornwtion, visit For n‘orelrorcaU«»'272-3900 .. ;.t...117- ... ' by Sara Ponsetto Staff Writer First there were 36, then there were six, now there are three. Out of 36 applications received by the Feb. 19 deadline, the Hastings Board of Education selected six candidates for the first round of interviews for the Hastings Area School superintendent post. After more than two hours of interviews and discussion Friday and seven more Saturday, including several secret-ballot straw polls conducted in open session, rhe board reduced the pool to three: Peter Bu.h. a high school principal for Coopersville Area Public Schools: Carrie Duits, the assistant superintendent of student achievement for the Weld, Re-8 School District in Fort Lupton, Colo.; and Jeff Wright, a high school principal for Greenville Public Schools. First-round candidates Christina Feneley. director of instruction a high school principal for Union City Community Schools; Richard Geiger, superintendent of Saranac Community Schools; and Ronald Drzewicki, superintendent of White Pigeon Community Schools, did not make the cut for lhe final round of interviews. Todd Geerlings resigned from the Hastings post in December. Hastings Middle School principal Christopher Cooley has stepped in as interim superintendent Cooley did not apply for the superintendent position. During thc interviews Friday and Saturday. J within the sheriff’s d^l‘]Tcnt ^fore the customer window was • ; fhe U.S. Attorney s,n Grand Rapids would not confinn any information Wednesday. . “We don’t comment on on-going investiga­ tions. including whether or not we have one.” said a spokespen*”1 ,or thc U.S. Attorney’s office. . , , No further information about the incident was available by press time. Peter Bush Carrie Duits Jeff Wright the Hastings board asked each candidate a variety of questions covering qualifications and ,why they chose to apply for thc post, budgeting, community involvement, board and staff relations, leadership style and more. Below is a brief summary of each candi­ date’s education, experience, qualifications and response to some of the interview ques­ tions: Peter Bush is the current high school prin­ cipal for Coopersville Area Public Schools, a post he has held since July 2007 Previous experience: high school assistant principal and athletic director. Cedar Springs Public Schools, September 2002 to June 2007; high school math teacher, varsity boys basketball coach, Lowell Area Public Schools, August 1995 to September 2002; teacher and boys basketball coach. RogersCity Area Public Schools; September 1991 through August 1995. Education: bachelor of arts degree. Central Michigan University, education and mathe­ matics, 1991; master of arts, athletic adminis- See FINALISTS, page 12 Security, empty seat add spark to county board meeting by Dour VanderLaan Editor After Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting, which included nearly three hours of wheel-spinning debate, an uncomfortable grilling of a district court judge and several frustrating delays to spon­ taneously compose motions on which to vote, more commissioners may be joining their col­ league Jim DeYoung on his extended vaca­ tion in Florida. DeYoung s seventh absence from thc past 10 commission meetings actually got Tuesday s exhibition started when Prairieville Township resident Mark Doster addressed the matter during opening public comments. I see 1 am being represented by an empty chair once again,” Doster noted, indicating the seat of the vice chair. “Typically, if a member of a board is found to be derelict in duty, they re asked to resign. If they don’t resign, then you as a board can strip him of his committee assignments. "Die idea that the board is allowing Mr. a g as ''i“thair is tacit ^2- .Tbe bo“'4 should cevish cornmid nnlv f *’• '^al a commissioner is pud only for meetings that hc altenils. Thc idea of every taxpayer paying Mr DeYoung's salami he not ev^n Li^Lm hTdiothe^commWon^’ ,he .‘SSW; lhe idea a brilliant one Z plug on a meeting thT revisit of changes to the "!"’Ugh “ land preservation ord,,' nT~' moned District Judge Mic hael Tv courtroom duties m addre nKSl h!|)l>er ln,,n ‘luaruv» objections to the I “It is overreaching, until | someone gets shot, killed or stabbed. This is a very 1 minimal inconvenience. It’s so inexpensive and easy to do that if we don’t do it, we’re liable — and we should be.” District Court Judge Michael Schippe recently implemented court .security system. “Do you have a court security policy?” asked Board Chair Joyce Snow, which begin a line of questioning read from an email received from a county resident. "We had none, and wc needed security,’’ responded Schippef« who waited nearly 30 minutes for the board to table a protracted and confusing discussion on land preservation issues before hc could address the issue. “We had taken multiple weapons off people and first purchased niagn^tomctcrs for use during high risk court cases. As more funding became available, Schipper explained, me program was expand­ ed to allow for iull-dnie manning of the mag­ netometers. institute a one-entrance policy to both the county courthouse and the adjacent See SECURITY, page 8 s 5 J Hastings board selects three superintendent finalists . e it r Top in state — and VP, too Hastings High School senior Ethan Haywood cleans up at the Michigan FFA con­ vention last week. He won lhe Star in Production Award out of 3B4 candidates. He also was the Slate Dairy Proficiency Award Winner, State Diversified Livestock Gold Award, and won a Gold Academic Excellence Award. On top of ail that, he was elect­ ed the new state FFA vice president. For more on Haywood’s accomplishments and those of other Hastings FFA members, look inside. �H^oid earns top FFA awards; elected state vice presideni than 6,700 FFA members from thc 130 FFA chapters in both the lower and Upper penin­ sulas. This summer, Haywood will attend the FFA State Presidents conference in Washington. D.C., with his good friend and state president Alex Schul of Calcdoinia and participate in leadership training with other stale association members. He will then con­ tinue his leadership training with the other 11 state FFA officers at thc National Leadership Conference for State Officers this summer. Hastings senior Ethan Haywood recently earned several top honors at thc 86th State FFA Convention at Michigan State University- One of his top achievements was Ix'ing elected to serve as lhe 2014-15 .state FF\ vice president for thc Michigan FFA Association. Haywood also received top honors and was awarded the Star Fanner Award at the state convention hist week, said Hastings High School FFA Advisor Ed Domke. In addition. Haywood was named winner in thc Dairy Proficiency Award area, received a Gold Award for his Diversified Livestock E'ban is the son of Luke and Renee (Rohcrt^ni Haywood. He is continuing a firnily tradition. Twenty years ago. his dad. also earned the Star Fanner, Dairy ,rnf,cieney. Diversified Livestock and ^cademic Excellence awards and was elected as the state president in 1984-85. dih "C Michigan FFA Association makes a ln e™cc ,n l,)c Jives of students by developsonalICr‘rP°tCntiiil for Premicr leadership, pcrand career success through agriKural education. Ethan Haywood (right) of Hastings is installed as Michigan FFA vice president by National Southern Regional Vice-President Jackson Harris as other new state officers look on. Hastings senior Ethan Haywood receives the Dairy Proficiency Award at the Michigan FFA convention last week. Proficiency, and received an Academic Excellence Gold Award. Haywood earned a Gold Award for his State FFA Degree and was one of three final­ ists in the Star in Production Award. Six can­ didates for this award category were chosen from more than 384 State FFA Degree appli­ cants in December 2013, and on-site inter­ views were conducted al their farms to review their supervised agricultural experience, or SAE, projects. Haywood then was selected as one of the lop three to be interviewed in front of a panel in January at the Michigan Farm Bureau headquarters in Lansing, Michigan. He was then named the state winner and Star in Production Thursday at the convention. His SAE project consists of more than 40 head of dairy cattle, dairy feeder steers, cross­ bred beef steers, as well as vegetable produc­ tion, where he grows sweet com and pump­ kins with his brothers, and Artisan Cheese production with Haywood Family Cheese. Next year, while attending Michigan Slate University to study animal science, crop and soil science and food processing, Haywood will serve as thc stale FFA vice president. In addition to his studies, he will spend the year traveling the slate, meeting many of the more Winter keeps on kicking Just as residents were getting used to temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Mother Nature stepped in and reminded everyone that spring is not here, yet. The 5 1/2 inches of snow that fell early Wednesday, brings the season total snowfall for Hastings to 105 inches, according to Dave McIntyre, climatologist with the National Weather Service. Here, a bench along the Viking soccer field in Hastings is buried in a blanket of snow. Spring, according to the calendar, will officially arrive in one week, Thursday, March 20. • Hastings FFA members compete at state convention Several Hastings FFA members were among the 2,400 students attending the 8bth Michigan Stale FTA Convention at Michigan State University March 5 to 7. Thc Hastings chapter was well represented and numerous students earned awards for their accomplishments this past year, said advisor Ed Domke. Amber Pickard and Ethan Haywood received Gold Aw ards for their projects in the diversified livestock proficiency area. (Sec related story' on Haywood’s other awards) Austin Haywood competed in lhe Arthur Berkey Science Fair and won ‘■econd place in the Animal Science Division II with his research project evaluating the effectiveness of calf jackets for dairy calves. 'l he Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team. Str*** J®? c l’*-* EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS^. •5 Ji'- OF NYLON AND WOOL -­ CALF JACKETS ON DAIRY CALVES1 e The Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team of (from left) Alexis Replogle, Claire Harris, Sam Pennington, Katherine Weinbrecht Katie Poll, Emily Casarez. Sammy Mitchell, places sixth in the state. Austin Haywood is lhe state runner-up in the Agriscience Fair Animal qhoh™ Division II. He researched and evaluated the effectiveness of nylon and wool jackets on dairy calves. 7 ,u W001 jackets Washington Leadership conference. Kylie p,^tbe Hastings chapter. delega,eS' ClaireKathan Harns, Washington Leadership Conference this sum­ consisting of Emily ^^Jneton. Sammy Mitchell. Sam rc°l j Ratheniw mer in Washington. D.C. Receiving Academic Excellenceo— Awards Pohl. Alexis Rcplogle state an *•••'* gold award,chapand Weinbrecht. placed sixth ’ *as coached were Ethan Haywood, replvsenteda lhe Hastings Rvlie Pickard, a silver award. earned a silver award. I h< IM Kylie ................ Austin Haywood, Zach Pennington and by Dennis Pennington an^ Iecipicnt . • Zach Pennington was .p13t awa . ier as delegates to lhe convention this y ear, Outstanding Junior Aw.ttl eXcellcncc i given to students who a^'e experience pro qliey attended business sessions, loured the their supervised agriculu^ . .<• businev‘ , _ state Capitol, and voted on state officer candi­ date*gram. Zach has a swine p.-nnW10’.' . A number of additional Hastings High James Senard and Za^’ client School and middle school students also awarded scholarships 1 z.acn Pennington receives the Outstanding Junior Award lor his super­ vised agricultural experience program. attended convention sessions and activities Wednesday and Thursday, with the day -trip groups led by Hastings Middle School FFA Advisor Carrie Carl. lhe Michigan FFA Association makes a difference in the lives of students by develop­ ing their potential for premier leadership, per­ sonal growth and career success through agri­ cultural education. �pag° 3 h 13-*°14 Th*? Hastings Banner — Thursday Musical ‘names’ fill scholarship concert Malden Voyage members (from left) Angela Seeber, Melinda Smalley, and Colleen Acker sing an original song, “Plain Jane," in three-part harmony. Singers and audience members applaud the accompanists, who include Doug Acker, Tom Alderson, Jason Drake, Jennifer Feldpausch, Beth Lepak, Kyle Steward and Steve Steward. More than $4,500 was raised during thc seventh annual Mary Youngs Scholarship Concert Saturday evening. The original “Live Under lhe Dome” con­ cert at the Hastings United Methodist Church was the idea of former teacher and adminis­ trator Mary Youngs. Since her death shortly after that first concert, the evening has become a fundraiser to provide scholarships to graduating Hastings High School seniors involved in music and athletics. Each concert has a theme, and this year’s production, “What’s in a Name?” responded with songs such as “Michelle,” “Me and Bobby McGee,” "Sweet Caroline,” “Jenny (867-5307)” "A Boy Named Sue.” “Johnny B. Goode.” “Hey Jude.” and more. Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. who was joined by fellow politician State Rep. Mike Callton. told the audience he looks forward to the con­ cert each year. “Just ask my wife.” he said. “This is one of my favorite days of thc year.” Music genres ranged from 1960s and 1970s classics to jazz to country and even alterna­ tive rock. Contributions to thc scholarship program, which are still being accepted, surpassed thc $20,000 endowment goal. The men gather to provide tenor, baritone and bass backup for the opening number “I Call Your Name." Pictured are (clockwise, from bottom left) Brian Calley, Steve Youngs, Larry Gidley. Alex Cherry, Ian Beck, Marshall Cherry, Chase Youngs, (center, from left) Fred Jacobs, Eric Anderson and Gene Greenfield. Harmonica accompaniment by Stale Rep. Michael Callton adds to various songs during the Mary Youngs Scholarship Fund Concert. Doug Acker plays guitar in the h'yikoround. W1 2 ■k Beth Lepak accompanies musicians throughout the evening. She also collaborated with Mike Callton and his harmonica for an instrumental version of Nat King Cole’s “Mona Lisa" Commercial Lending Seminar Ellie Youngs sings “Rockin’ Robin" with support from her grandfather (from right) Steve Youngs, father Chase Youngs, and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. They are accompa­ nied by State Rep. Mike Callton on harmonica and Tom Alderson on drums. Wednesday, March 19, 2014 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. John Merritt dons one of his many hats to introduce an era of music during Saturday night’s “What’s in a Name?’’ concert. This seminar is offered to entrepreneurs and business owners who would like to learn more about the many lending options available today. Information covered will include: • • • • Business planning and entrepreneurial resources Conventional financing programs SBA 7a Programs SBA 501 Programs Representatives from Hastings City Bank. Barr)' County Economic Development Alliance and the Michigan Certified Development Corporation will cover many lending options and answer questions. This seminar is offered free of charge and will take place in the community room ot Hastings City Bank, 150 West Court Street, Hastings. Please RSVP to 269-948-5579. Refreshments will be served. Hastings City Bank ww w HdMiagsCtu Bank.com 14W8-422-22WJ �Ptge 4 - Thursday. March 13. 2014 - The Hastings Banner Did yow see? Winter camouflage Will politics win over the of Michiganfs deteriorating Another white squirrel has taken up residence in the Lake Doster area. Louis Maurer of Plainwell submitted this photo ol a white squirrel that has been entertaining his family over the winter. In September 2012, Maurer sent in a photo of another albino squirrel that died soon after the photo was taken. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff member* that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058: or email newsO?jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? 7417 A- Overhead wireless Banner Sept. 2, 1965 NEW SUBDIVISION — the first subdivision in the Hastings area to have all utility wires — electric and telephone — under­ ground is being developed by Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Cook on the west city limits just off Cook Road. The first portion of the development includes nine lots, all prepared and with curb and gutter and streets blacktopped, conforming to the city’s proposed-new subdivision ordinance. Here, telephone manager Ken McKee, Consumers [Power] manager Frank Ritchie and Marshall Cook inspect the transformer and telephone installation. The new home of Judge and Mrs. Archie McDonald rises in the background. Have you met? Mary Cook has been a lifelong Barry County resident. After graduating from Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, Cook moved few times within thc borders of Barry County and has lived in Middleville, Freeport and in Rutland Township, before making her home in Yankee Springs the past 39 years. Starting with .school activities while her two sons were growing up, Cook has been a den mother, band parent, sports booster and served as FTA treasurer before moving into local government. Cook also has served 19 years on the zoning board of appeals, 911 rvview committee and maintained training in areas of municipal government. Cook is resigning as Yankee Springs . cnd of March, stepping down from !??wsition after 21 years. Having made the Vision to s'tannel her focus on her family I iob as site manager lor the and • don on Aging. Cook is looking forComm.-- ^slower, quieter schedule. She said T’i II continue with the Meals on Wheels she ns Ion” as she can. program » 'jisset a citizen can be to their ••TbebtgL,. participate,” said Cook. coninm111 > _ . (0 six straight terms in who ‘ Township. Yankee bpr jn)pfOVe quality ol life For bL’r h Mary Cook is a Barry CouhO * • , ever received: My mother IJeS* 11 j ^stay true '<> >‘>urself. l-ind and al^ *”*• • there are many good and generous people in this community. If I could change anything ... : To change one thing would change every thing. 1 am proud of my life as it is today. You do your best to learn lhe lessons. Greatest thing about Barry County: Neighbors and residents align together, which makes people want to live here. I hope it stays this way We sometimes are overlooked, that can be nice. .v to anyone’s success A sense of bumor.HovetolauglL Message to graduates: Unplug and find a passton. Time is wasted on media and not in lhe real world. One is truly m’l happy unless >°“can find a passion for something. l avuritc president: Gerald R. Ford. He faced some of the wont moments of history and held the country together with grace and "orld’s best invenlion: Jelly beans. My ,,Wou'll not be same witho""*1^' , Hivorite l,(M)k: A by Dun Brown. I l<x* forward to his new <>t* „ ... 1,1 .spare time I garden. Pulling pXvs W lhcraPcu'i* Y°U fa" >t,Ur Mary Cook follow your moral compass.” That has got­ ten easier as I have gotten older. Person most admired: Mother Teresa she walked lhe talk and talked the walk, but’ advice as departing Always move forward Don '“hld^n ^^^^^■vSanS "“"'•m condition. ' W \ dedicated to Any time government reports that it that the state receives *( f t)Vernroen'>as a few extra extn, bucks buck, L |, uit WII1 seems, schools and to localunits S for has bring outthe all special of n.t year. vear. Gov. Rick ^'alon . rt<g, yh with Gov RtcK o nng Oout all of interests_____ 1Last uarr>er$L2 TL8 P‘CCC of ,hc action- Thal an increase in the (,•'• . vl i s o be what’s happening this week vehicle registrations fees.'“ b „cms. w ti Mnp M ^'^ators plan to meet billion to put toward our ro ' ^dress in During his State of the S • for • 1 ic governor in an attempt to ham­ January'. lhe governor £s infra­ mer out this year’s budget. n t ie table for discussion is using sur- increased spending on ‘ . budget surfunds m r.n the state's large hole in structure. Due to the stat . * bu B C budget, estimated to be an plus hovering around a bill on some legislators are in agion »|V.Cr.,n’Bion deficit. And then lerc s the state’s no-fault car insurance want thc state to set aside .1 »jrK » h"'' Cn' k£*s’alors want to overhaul for roads. there’s As always, however when 1 ' . us year. Not to mention more money for <>P presc tool education, teacher pensions extra money lying around and financial support for Detroit. The list during an election year - the ,s. goes on and on. want a piece of it. ,rnnr For most of us in Michigan, though, In February, when the S° .. d roa s top the list of urgent needs. With released his budget proposal, he can spring just around the comer and lhe wel­ for $254 million in one-time general tuna come end to one of thc state’s worst w in­ spending for transportation in 2015. Ove ters in recent memory, roads have taken a the past decade it’s been funding for beating. transportation that has taken a hit. and it s In May 2012 the Barry County Road thal neglect that has now left our roads in ommission hosted a special summit serious condition. If Michigan taxpayers expect to get the meeting to which it invited government leaders and interested citizens to hear increases needed to make a dent in the more about the deteriorating condition of problems that face our road system, they need to call their legislators and to appeal the county’s roads. Brad Lamberg. managing director of for more money to fix the potholes and lhe Barry County Road Commission, told reduce lhe billions its costing them in attendees then that our roads were in bet­ increased vehicle repairs. According to TRIP, a national nonprofit ter condition than most of our neighbor­ ing counties due to thc department’s cre­ transportation research group, Michigan s ative ways of keeping costs under con­ deteriorating roads arc costing drivers over trol. Yet, at last week’s county board $7.7 billion each year in lhe form of vehi­ meeting. Lamberg told commissioners, cle repairs, lost lime and wasted fuel due to We re at a crossroads, and, fortunately, traffic issues. ’’Michigan ranks 30th in thc average [the county] is in a position to save our system, but it gets really inefficient from pcr-milc expenditure and 48th in terms of here on out.” per capita annual expense for road repair, luimbcrg appealed io the counly board maintenance and construction.’’ Lamberg to pass a resolution staling its position pointed out Hc told summit attendees that thc state legislature fully funds all nearly two years ago thal the county would need an estimated $11.7 million in roads, including local roads. He told commissioners Michigan is revenue to keep up with road construction now last among all states in per-capita and maintenance. Yet. lhe road commis­ spending on roads and has ranked at the sion presently receives around $6.8 mil­ bottom quartile of most road funding lion — or $4.8 million less than needed to measurements for the past 40 years. keep up with demands. Rather than wait and see what Lansing Given its extreme freeze-thaw cycles in a far northern state. Michigan should be might due, local government units across working to attain lhe lop quartile of road, lhe slate have announced or are dis­ funding. cussing special road millages to help The Barry Counly Road commission is solve their problems when legislators responsible for 1.065 miles of roads and could solve the crisis and really help the numerous bridges throughout the county. taxpayers of the state by owning up to a Using special software to forecast road problem that has gone on for more than a conditions. Lamberg told those in atten­ decade. Tuesday, MSU researchers presented dance al the 2012 summit that, “unless we find a better way to fund road mainte­ their annual tourism forecast at an indus­ nance, by 2015 over half lhe roads in the try conference held in Traverse City. state will be in poor condition." They’re predicting a 4.5 percent increase According to a report released by in hotel receipts compared with 2013, Michigan Department of Transportation which was a strong year for the state’s officials, due to more fuel-efficient vehi­ tourism industry. But, if we don’t fix the cles Michigan’s gas tax revenues have potholes around lhe stale, tourists might decreased by over SI00 million in thc look for a smoother place to vacation this past five years. As revenues have been summer. Plus, in recent weeks economic decreasing, lhe cost of asphalt has gone groups across Michigan cautioned state up by over 32 percent in thc period from officials on the harm roads could have on 2002 to 2006. Cement has skyrocketed up our economic growth if we continue to 21 percent. The MDOT report noted that put off infrastructure needs year after 64 percent of the state’s roads were in year. good condition in 1996 and over the next If you’re concerned and want action on 11 years the state achieved a 90 percent this serious issue, contact your state leg­ road condition rating. Since then, howev­ islators — they’re listed elsewhere in er. due to reduced funding our rating has today’s edition of the Banner. Tell your now dropped to only 64 percent. legislator to pul more money into stale The last time Michigan raised its gas and local roads because it’s good policy. lax was in 1997. Presently, thc state By building the kind of foundation that charges 19 cents on each gallon of gaso­ Michigan will need to continue to com­ line and 15 cents on diesel fuel to fund pete in a global marketplace, we ensure road, bridge and culvert repairs. The our future as the nation’s comeback state taxes go directly into the Michigan •— as well as more budget surpluses to Transportation Fund along with vehicle invest in our turnaround. registration and license fees. But the tax is a flat lax that doesn't ride up and down Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad with the price at lhe pump, like the sales Graphics lax does. Plus, all of thc sales tax revenue What do you think? Here’s your chance to take pan in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanncr.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new' question the following week. Last week: (Editor's Note: Last week's poll question appeared tn the online edition of the Hanner only.) Scores lor the Michigan Educational Assessment Program taken in October were released last week with raised results for most school systems. Is the MFAP , good indicator of educational nroenT <• school districts? Progress tor 8'.i Yes 92% No For this week: While state legislators debate now much money to allocate to a [epair’ pothole problem 9 s bigger and deeper in local communities, some of which are ... f°r sPecial tax millages. °u d y°u bo in favor of a tax to address local road repair? Yes No �.7 Don’t let Michigan become ‘The Great Lakes Mistake’ lb the editor: In 1969. the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught on fire, again. That river has a history of at least 13 fires. it was once a place that was clean, plentiful and teeming with wildlife and fish, a place where the Indians and early settlers lived. By the late 1960s, it had become a brown oozing flow of oil, chemi­ cals and sewage with debris and trash floating on it. It was devoid of fish and wildlife. There was so much oil on thc water that it became very flammable. Some referred to it as a flow­ ing dump. Some thought that a dirty river was a sign of prosperity. Some thought, “out of sight, out of mind.” We know better now. It is a sign of neglect and greed , Fortunately and finally after lhe fire in 1969. public outrage led to thc Clean Water Act of 1972 and thc beginning of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the beginning of lhe clean-up. The river is yet not back to its original state, but is much improved. In 2005, under the Bush/Chcncy adminis­ tration there were exemptions made from the Clean Water Act tor fracking. Fracking has also been exempted from parts of several other federal laws, which had been put in place to protect us and our environment. Let us not forget what happened before. Teddy Roosevelt, who was commonly referred to as thc ‘Conservationist President’ said. “ We have fallen heirs to the most glori­ ous heritage a people ever received, and each of us must do his part if we wish to show that lhe nation is worthy of its good future.” As of Nov. 25. Michigan had 53 high-vol­ ume wells in 18 counties, with two pending in to ftil <M/b permits. Michigan has set a record using 21 million gallons to frack a single well. The industry states that the mixture of water, sand and chemicals is only .05 percent chemicals. If a well only uses 2 million gallons of water, that is about 10,000 gallons of chemicals. Some of thc scientific uncertainties for our water resources as a result of horizontal hydraulic fracturing include: toxic chemicals used in the process, excessive water use, and disposal of thc toxic water. Learn about horizontal hydraulic fractur­ ing. Get your information from many differ­ ent sources. Then decide what makes sense. This is not your grandfather’s drilling. Then, if you arc concerned, write your representa­ tives — all of them — and tell them to at lhe very least call for a moratorium on fracking in Michigan, until the studies are done. JDocs it make sense to put our whole nation at risk when there arc so many uncertainties? Karen Fifclski, Hopkins (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. :C K 4. ki ‘Badge tax’ an insult to citizens To the editor: With the implantation of the new secu­ rity policy by the Harry'County Board of Commissioners in January, Barry Counly has truly been moved into the 1st Century, put­ ting us right up there with the likes of the Calhoun County Justice Complex in Battle Creek, the Eaton y»un»y Building in Charlotte, all of the U.S. federal buildings, and even all of the airports of our country that have the infamous transportation Safety Administration program. We will now have armed guards and mag­ netometers at the door of our courthouse, possibly causing lines and delays before we can even enter to get a birth certificate, a mar­ riage license, a record or property deed, or to pay our taxes or to just visit with our public officials, such as the drain commissioner or zoning administrator. But not to Vorry. you can avoid the line (and delay) if >'ou wdnl 10 fork over a S10 “badge tax” and get approved by the judicial council. Does anyone know, or has lhe coun­ ly board of commissioners ever seen thc guidelines or rules as to why or why not a person will be able to pay the “badge tax” and gel the piece of plilstic? 1 II bet not. Citizens should not have to pay a “badge tax” to have speedy access to their buildings. I would urge others to contact their Barry County Commissioner and demand they rescind this “badge tax" on citizens and treat us the same as they do employees. Otherwise, charge your employees $10 for a 50-cent piece of plastic, thc same as jou want to lax us. . re □r rr >s ’5 id ic rd ik y d ie ic Security program in place at courthouse Security is up and running al the Barry County Courthouse and is expected to be implemented at the courts and law building by next week Here. Liz Lenz, substance abuse prevention supervisor, empties her pockets and walks through the magne­ tometer in lhe basement of the courthouse. Officers screen people as they enter the courthouse, checking for weapons or items that could be used as weapons. At the Barry County Courts and Law building, the community room is being renovated to accommodate the program’s safety measures and to create an easy-access payment window. Security has been discussed at the county board meetings several times over the past year. Although there hasn’t been an incident, officials say it’s better to take measures now to ensure safety than wait until a tragedy occurs. People who frequent either building may apply for a security badge allowing them access to the buildings without having to go through the screening process. Applications can be made at the county clerk’s office. There is a $10 fee per badge. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) APPLETREE AUCTIONEERING r 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings 1-269-945-0514 MARK POLL U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. U.S. Senate t Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C 20510, nhnne (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. a president’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and fhe Senate: 1-202-224-3121. M The Hastings Banner Dexted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 puo'sheoby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news Sj-adgraphxs com -Advertising email: hadSQchoiceonemai|Com John Jacobs CWs Silverman jX°Ser Vice President Bonnie Rapp Subscription Ratet; 535 „ S45 p-f Kathy - Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bcnn*e Mattson tatsn Izart tort POSTMASTER. Send P0 BqTb MMSO5^O6O2 31 mi 4'joca I AUCTION • MARCH 22 • 10 AM 14981 Haddix Rd Auctioning off two properties OPEN HOUSE • MARCH 18’• 10:00 11:00 AM wf# ' . . 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Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. r. it s Professional Fathcr/Dau^tcr Auction Team Home Office 269-945-2547 State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov i. 7 Jim Lumbert and Jennifer Hayes BRENT VAN BUREN Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov ■f s n . George Hubka. . -v. sr' — ' ■ Dowling ( Know Your Legislators: r MLS 14981 Haddix Rd. facility for light manufacturing or warehouse/distnbution. 3 phase available, loading dock, semi­ truck door assessable. 52 rental units setting on 3.5 acres. Any questions contact Brent VanBuren at 288-945-0514 complete listings & mls acccess! www.trademarkrealty.coin Does Justin Amash’s voting record represent you? Bizarre Vote #5 Amash voted against ban on gender selection abortions. Right to Life of Michigan labeled Amash vote “Pro-Abortion”. BACKGROUND On May 31, 2012, Justin Amash voted against the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act which would ban gender selection abortions. Right to Life labeled Justin Amash’s vote shameful and "pro-abortion”. Every Michigan Republican, except Justin Amash, voted in favor of the ban on gender selection abortions. Roll Call Vote 299, 5-31-12 - Amash voted “NO” http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll299.xml For an up-to-date list of bizarre votes, visit StopAmash.com Paid for by Brian Ellis for Congress Box 6568 Grand Rapids. Ml 49516 www.StopAmaah.com for 0®taUS r �Pago 6 - Thursday- March ,3* 20,4 ~ Tho Hastings Banner Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... grace community CHURCH 8950 E. M -79 Highway. Nashville, Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fellow-hip Time before the service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 408. (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43). Delton, Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a m. to 11:30 am., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor, Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. &Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana. Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Cal! Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries. . WELCOME CORNERS UNITED MET HODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun-days - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer. Choir, Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call die church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a?m.-12 pm.), e-mail office fa’ mei.net or visit www.countrychapclume.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODISTCHURCH ^3 N Main, Woodland. MI 48897 • <26’> Pastor Gary Simmon,. Sunday Worship 9:15o m. PLEAS,XNTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Uiccy Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 pan.; Bible Study Prayer Time Wednesday night* 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 .McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion thc 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew Ac Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrcwatthia-s. We arc part of the Diocese of thc Great Lakes which i* in communion with Thc United Episcopal Church of North America and use lhe 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South nt M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-Rl84KX)7. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda BcLson. Office hours. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School: 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShlne Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), TUes., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study al lhe church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30’am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God. Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or lhe church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim&cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHUR< » M-79 East. P.O 63’ Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship II a.m. Children’s Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH , 301 E. State Rd.. P.O. Box 273, Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website, www.lifcgatecc.com. Sunday Worship IB a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6: 30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strenghtcning Famlies Thru Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m -10 20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.ni. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and z\dult Small Groups. Wednesday N1 idw eek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m.. age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 3rd 'Fhursday Brunch at 9: 30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10: 30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls age* 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 . GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God 's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, March 16, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 6 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. March 16 - Men & Women AA 7: 00 p.m. March 17 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. March 19 - Evening Vespers 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St.. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-26-15. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. htlp.7/www.discovergracc.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services through Palm Sunday: 9:00 am. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. United Worship Service; 11:00 a.m. Fellow ship Time; 6:00 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at a!WW.firstchurchhastings.orf and our web log for sermons at http://hastingsprvsbytcrian.blogs pot.com. Holy Week Schedule: 10 run. Palm Sunday Worship; 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service; 7 p.m. Good Friday service; 9 and II a.tn. Easter Sunday Worship. This informalion on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, lhe churches and these local businesses: Hnm MIWMIIfifMt IKUW.SI 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Hastings 945-2471 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 BOSLEY D«v 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS. Ml - Richard (Dick) Lyle Dean, age 85, died at Thomapple Manor after a long illness. March 10,2014. Dick was born June 9. 1928 in a house in Hastings to Lyle and Gladys Dean. Dick graduated from Hastings High School in 1946 and immediately joined the Navy, serving aboard the USS Iowa until his dis­ charge in 1948 in Seattle. WA. Dick worked for Hartz Mountain Corporalion. retiring in 1987. After retiring, he drove for auto dealerships in Hastings. Dick volunteered at Pennock Hospital Lifeline, changing batteries and each month calling clients to check their machines’ but­ tons until automated computers took over He also would assist gift shop ladies, as needed, with setting up shelves, etc for the Christmas show. Dick married Alice Wood Acker. June 6, 1964, 50 years ago, enjoying many years together. They enjoyed taking many trips to our many states in our great United States, vis­ iting most of them. Dick was an avid reader, spent many hours at our old library. Hc was also a fan of U of M football. Red Wing hockey and Indy 500, going to 38 races and many time trials. The enjoyment in his life was his wife, chil­ dren. grandchildren and many friends. Dick leaves to mount, his wife, Alice; daughter, Kimberlec (Jeff) Dingman from Freeport; son, Jon (Julie) Dean from Houghton Lake, daughter. Donna (Doug), Ridgway from Ja^xanville, FL; Bonna (Jerry) Perrin from Scotts; sons, Doug (Norma) Acker, Demis (Linda) Acker from Dallas. TX. 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grand­ children and two great-great grandchildren; his sister, LaRae (William) Lord from Grand Rapids and brother, David (Dianna) Dean; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Dean from Howard City. He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Terese and brother, Darrell. Cremation has taken place, as were his wishes. In lieu of flowers, you may remember Dick to Hastings Library or the First United Methodist Church, Restoration of Dome Fund. Dick’s service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Saturday. March 15. 20)4 at 11 a.m. A one hour visitation will be held prior to the memorial service at 10 a.m. Rev. Don Spachman will officiate lhe service. A luncheon will follow the funeral service at the church. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for (he family. HASTINGS. MI . Clayton R. (Bud) Hauschild. Jr., age 78. of Hastings, passed away Monday. March 10. 2014 at Faith Hospice al Trillium Woods in Bryon Center. Bud was bom on September 10, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clayton R. Hauschild. Sr. and Murlynne E. (Treace) Roller. He grad­ uated from St. Augustine High School in Kalamazoo in 1954 and received his teaching degree from the University of Notre Dame. Bud made “All State Honors” in football, his senior year. He was inducted into Kalamazoo Hackett High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010. . Bud married Helen J. Kenfield on June 15, 1957. He was a teacher and coach for seven years. Bud then went into medical sales from w hich he retired in 1998. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church in Allendale, as w ell as The Holy Name Society. Bud's interests included his church, reading, boat building, sailing, cross country skiing and his cottage on Marquette Island. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Bud also loved his dog, Gussie. Bud was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Robert Nils; three children. Elizabeth Mary, Stephen Nils and Nathan James and special aunt and uncle. Ted and Nedra Stevens. Bud is survived by his wife. Helen Hauschild of Hastings; sons, Matthew (Mary ) Hauschild of Lowell. David (Jennifer) Hauschild of Kalamazoo. Paul (Kimberly) Hauschild of Middleville and Peter (Chelsea) Hauschild of Hastings; eight grandchildren and three cousins and their families. Memorial contributions may be made to the Notre Dame De La Salctte Boy’s Academy, 5065 Olivet Rd.. Georgetown. IL 61846. Visitation will be held on Thursday. March 13. 2014 from 6 until 8:30 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, with a Rosar) service at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 14. 2014 at St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church. 11352 Brown St., Allendale, at 11 a.m.Fr. David Gillilan, celebrant. Burial will immediately follow the funend mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign lhe online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Vic Janson HASTINGS PUBLIC library SCHEDULE Thursday. March 13 - “Pushing lhe Limits” discussion group ponders connec­ tions using Erik Larson’s Thunderstruck and a short film featuring Nath* American artist Roxanne Swentzell noon w I P-m-i Movie Memories celebrates its Movie Buff Awards and follows up with Willianl P°wc^ *n “ Hi* Tl)in Man.”4:30 to 7:30pm, . Fr>day, March 14 - preschool story time reads about goats galore. l°:3° 10 11 a'T* n Saturday. March 15 - V,TA tax serv,cc’9 a m- .to 3 p.m. call. 269'945-0526 for an appointment Monday. March 16 - libn"> board of di««on>nleclSi4.30lo6:30p.ni. hiesday, March IX - Ioddlcr Mor> bas fun with horses 10:30am4>outh chess. 4 to 5; chess Club 6 to 8: fwn01.11' ",'g group% •alks about chickens with B',nnic Whl,e- 6: ’ l() H p.m. ' Wednesday. Match |9 - ch'l^n’s author and illustrator Derek An^0" VIS,1S signs b<x>ks. 630 to 8 p.m. „. . Call Hasting, l>ubhc bibrary *°r mtormation, 269-9454263. HASTINGS, Ml - Vic Janson, age Ay 90, of Hastings, and formerly of Richland and East Lansing, died Tuesday morning. Jan. 28, 2014 at his home, Mirrounded by his loving family. lhe Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Thanksgiving for the Lite of Vic will be held on Saturday. March 22.2014 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Richland, 8047* Church Street, with the Rev. Dr. Mark W. Jennings, Pastor and Ministry Associate, Murray Cooper, officiating. Family and friends will continue to cele­ brate Vic’s life with a lime of fellowship and a luncheon immediately following the sen ice in the Gull Prairie Rtxxn ol the church. Memorial contributions in Vic's honor may be directed to the l int Presbyterian Church 8047 Church Street, Richland, Ml 49083 Pennock Hospice. 1230 W. Stale Street Hastings. Ml 49058. ’ r ’ Personal messages for the family and/or iavorite memories of Vic may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdlc.com. MIDDLEVILLE. Ml ’ RalCJ}Xiy Boersma. age XI.of Middfev.lle. passed away March 5. 2014 al home surrounded bj . > Dale was born on March 21. 193.. in Kalama/oo. the son of Paul Martin and Helen Mae (McMillan) Boersma. He frad,,a‘cd „ । Kalamazoo Central High School m ‘950 Ra£ then received his bachelors degree from Western Michigan University. Dale honorably served in the United St. Marine Corp from February 1951 until February 1954 where he received the Korean Service Medal. He married Nancy Gilbert on June 22. 1957. Dale was a member of the Moose and Elks Lodges. He worked as a salesman until 1980. Date then purchased and ran the Superette until 1985. Dale was also grounds manager al Lincoln Meadows until retiring in 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents. Paul and Helen Boersma and his wife, Nancy Boersma. Dale is survived by his daughters, Susan (Glen) Martin. Beth (Brian Boster). and Janet (TJ.) Johnson; grandchildren, Jill. Pam, Jennifer (Stephen) Enyart. Kyle (Erin) Quada; great-grandchildren. Anthony. Mylee, Jayda and Lilianna. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice. 1230 W. State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Respecting Dale’s wishes crema­ tion has taken place and no services arc being held at this time. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book, or to leave a memory or message for lhe family. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Mary Lou Russell HASTINGS. Ml - Mary Lou Russell, age 65. of Hastings, passed away Monday, March 10. 2014 at her home after a hard fight with cancer. Mary Lou was born on August 27, 1948 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Louis Page and Jeanne (Denner) Page. She graduated from Portage Northern High School, class of 1966. Mary Lou also attended Davenport College, graduating in 1979. She married Kenneth Russell on February 23. 1981. Mary Lou worked as city treasurer of Allegan County for 20 years. After retiring from there, she decided she wanted to contin­ ue working. Mary Lou worked at Walmart for a couple years, then worked at Guardian Finance and Advocacy in Battle Creek until she got sick. She made many lifelong friends at work. She had a personality that seemed to draw people to her. Most people would describe her as a “spitfire”. Mary Lou loved to travel. She and Ken also loved to go to lhe casino. Mary Lou w-as preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Russell (Dec. 5. 2010); brother. Louis Page and sister, Priscella Lane. She is survived by her daughter, Allison (Larry) Hoffman; granddaughter, Alysha; grandson. Jordon, all of Hastings; sisters, anice (Norm) Belden of Allegan, and Nancy agA‘ oi Plainwell; brother, Tom (Donna) Page ol I lartm; sister, Tammy (Todd) Dussia of Allegan; brother-in-law. Larry Lane of alamazoo; many nieces and nephews and many beloved friends that were just as much family to her and she loved dearly. • lemorial contributions may be made to Guardian Finance and Advocacy, 18 W Michigan Ave., #3(X), Battle Creek. MI 49017. A memorial visitation will be held on Pnday. March 14. 2014 at lhe Girrbach 'tineral Home in Hastings from 4 until 7 p.m Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, P c.tse visit our website at wwwgirrbachfuHvralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message fur the family. �i3,2OM-^07 The Hostings Banner-Tbursrtay- ■ -- M3rcb City to start more aggressive marketing of State Street property BETTER BRIDGE 1 BARRY COUNTY b-v Gerald Stein the devcluoer's ..... . . the developer’s p|al)5 f0, lhc .n|(J |iMj the property would give the city broader has directed city exposure in the market. staff to rOUrt* in marketing The council directed city staff to put lots in ,,1C , »lrecl plflnncd Urban together information about the marketing and DcveWU'"1 ,/hich i| c0CalCl1 WCSI ”f ,hc for' development process, a timeline and solicit met city h’!1' . '"y acquired in land information from Realtors. Xp^'h,h.e. M In other business, the council: Hasting* Ci > onager Jeff Mansfield said • 1 leld a public hearing on and unanimous­ that in the n J Kars since acquiring ly approved a resolution establishing an lhe prop**1)’ \ toff has been quietly industrial development district for a parcel spreading the nc s 10 developers lhat the city 1029 Enterprise Drive in the city’s industrial is interest^ ,n c sale of the property for park. Establishing an IDD is the first step developn’cnl PU.^?SCS’’ however, with thc toward future requests for tax abatements construction ot Walgreens on the northwest related to building improvements and the comer of S,a,c ‘ rect and North Broadway it installation of equipment at the site. During may be time to start marketing the property its March 3 meeting, the Hastings Planning morengg^s,vuy. . Commission approved the site plan for the ••The econoin) is starting to rebound and expansion of the existing building on the with the construction of the Walgreens store property owned by Mick Suter. across the street, there may be more interest • Heard a report from-council and airport in that lot than ever before,” he said. ”We’d commission member Dave Tossava. about a like to scc Court Street PUD start io 600-foot extension of the runway at the develop- । havc spoken with Stephanie Icily Hastings/Bany County Airport. Au anony­ attorney Stephanie Eckke.s], and it sounds like mous donor is covering the entire cost of lhe there is a l°l flexibility in the approaches $330,(XX) project, including an additional the council might use to market that proper­ $35,000 lor engineering. The project will add 250 tecl on lhe west end of lhe runway and ty.’’ , The property is on Park Street, between 350 feet on lhc cast end. Thc expansion will West State and West Court streets. Mansfield presented several marketing options for the council to consider — listing thc property on the ojxm market, listing with a local commercial Realtor, accepting sealed bids for the property, and accepting competi­ tive development offers. He recommended a progressive marketing plan in which the city might start by listing the property with a local Realtor and then use other methods if that approach wasn’t successful. Hastings community development director John Hart said, and Mansfield agreed, the city would not be obligated to accept the first or any offer on the property if it did not approve by Vonda Van’Hl Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you are age 65 or older and haven’t signed up for Medicare Part B (medical insur­ ance). now is the time to consider doing so. The general enrollment period for Medicare Part B runs from Jan. 1 through March 31 each year. Before you make a decision about general enrollment, we want to share some important information. Remember, most people arc automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B when they become eligible, if you don’t enroll in Medicare Part B when you first become eligi­ ble. you may have to wait until lhe general enrollment period, which is Jan. I through March 31 of each year. At that time, you may have to pay a higher Medicare Part B premi­ um. Most people first become eligible al age 65. and there is a monthly premium for Medicare Part B. In 2014, lhe premium for most people is just under $105, thc same as it was in 2013. Some high-income individuals pay more than lhe standard premium. Your b? NORTH WEST ♦: J 9 8 7 6 4 3 ♦: A8 5 EAST SOUTH: KQ96 ▼: 10 9 74 ♦:A 9764 4: 10 7 4 ?:QJ86532 ♦:5 2 ♦:AJ5 V:AK ♦: K Q 10 ♦:KQJ 103 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Neither Lead: gV North East „ Pass Pass paxs South West 4NT 6NT Pass Pass Slam bidding is always fun to bid and play. In today’s hand, there arc two options for a small slam. Can you tell which is the better contract? Today’s South opened the bidding in first seat with a powerful hand; with 23 high card points, South opened the bidding with a bid. a forcing bid for partner provided there is no interference from thc opponents. In most cases, there is usually no reaction from thc opponents except to pass quietly. Today, however. West with a seven-card heart suit and few high card points threw in a pre-emptive heart bid promising seven hearts and little more. North, no longer forced to bid. since West had bid, with a long diamond suit, a void in hearts, and a good ace for partner, bid four diamonds, promising long diamonds and a few points. East knowing that the East/West partnership had eleven hearts between them upped the bid to 4V. Here is where the bidding changed on a number of hands. Some South players raised the diamond bid to 5f, and North raised it to 6f for a try for a small slam in diamonds. Today’s South did not want to have his good hand exposed with all of the points showing in the dummy. South bid 4N, a good bid, inviting North to bid again. North jumped to 6f, and today’s South raised to 6NT. Thc final contract was 6NT played by South as declarer. West chose the lead, and led fourth down from his longest and strongest, as a proper no trump lead. Hc picked the bV. North tabled her hand, and South appreciating thc fine bid­ ding of his partner thanked her and prepared to make his plan. With stoppers in hearts, spades, and clubs, it was important to win the first heart lead and start on the diamond suit. Accordingly, South won lhe first trick with the AV, and he promptly led the Kf losing to thc singleton Af in the East hand. With thc strong clubs and entries in both hands, and with the set-up diamonds, it was an easy hand to claim all the rest of the tricks, making 6NT. How well did South do against the rest of thc tables who played the exact same hand? This South did very well, indeed. Most of the tables ended up in 6f, not a bad contract, making a score of 920 including the bonus for a non-vulncrablc slam. There were 32 tables that played this same hand, and 19 of them bid and made thc diamond slam. Any time you bid and make a slam, you can congratulate yourself. In today’s hand, however. South was aware of who would be the declarer, and having North bid thc diamonds first would have made North thc declarer, and not South. All of South’s mighty points would have been on display for the entire tabic to see. While it did not matter on this hand, still it is a good bridge practice to keep the big hand covered and let thc opponents guess what is in your hand. South made thc right choice and moved the contract from to 6NT so that South would be thc declarer. South had bid the NT first at 4NT. This strategy paid off for thc North/South team as only six of the 32 tables bid and made thc 6NT contract. Each North/South team then earned a score of 990 for bidding and making thc tricks in No Trump. Thc takeaways for today’s hand are these two: when there is a choice to play in no trump or a minor suit, consider seriously playing in the no trump contract There are more points available for that contract than a minor suit contract. The other takeaway is that it is impor­ tant to keep the big hand hidden from thc opponents. They will have to guess where thc points arc if they are hidden. If they are on display in the dummy, their defense plan has become that much easier. Good bidding and play of the hand for today’s South player led to a top score of the 32 tables who played those same cards. Well done, South, bidding one extra bid by going to 6NT instead of stopping at 6f. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Medicare is the best care for those 65 or older; sign-up deadline nearing GET ALi THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Getting a TAX REFUND? Check out our LOW PRICE QUALITY PHE-OWNED VEHICLES Bridge Notes: Last Saturday’s Learn Bridge in a Day? Class at thc Hastings Community Education location was a great success with nine students completing the class. With nine other bridge helpers, all felt that thc day was fun and educational. Watch for another Learn Bridge in a Day? Program for Barry County on Saturday. May 3. Sign-up at thc Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center at 948-4414. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes ar local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Z- rfpr Rae-Lyn, bom at Pennock Hospital ti,Feb 13 2014 at 8:39 p.m. to Kyle and on- * L McKnight of Jackson and Bronson ^pSvclyh Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long«»**♦ ctt«s bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 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Check us out at concretestoplgAkeCQgl bom aI p«nnock Hospital on n v ' 20 I?'12:11 'o Kelsey ancI Kevin Fnd2o'uvf Weighing 9 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. CellCo Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing busi­ ness as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 199-foot communications monopolo Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/whito strobes. The Sito location is North Irving Road, Hastings. Barry County, Ml 49058; 42-40-265 N / 85-22­ 56.1 W. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR. Form 854) filing number is A0894160. onTcb 24U 20*14 Penn0<;lt Hospital Hcinscn of Nashvill £"• ="0 19 IMinche^^^ 20M at’7-51 Pennock Hospital on David Miller of r a m” 10 Mca8han and on-andW^^Wing7^^ Vonda VanTd is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda. vantil@ssa.gov. is presenting, TUesday, April 1,2014 a lecture by Bettina Havig; Carrie Hall “The blocks, the woman and the work” L 'lYIstan Jack, bom at Pennock Hospital on i h 16 °014 al 4:53 p.m. to June and Ben Bowman'of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1.5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Medicare Part B premium can be higher if you do not enroll when you are first eligible. also known as your initial enrollment period. There is a Medicare Part B deductible of $147 in 2014. You can delay your Medicare Part B enroll­ ment w ithout having to pay higher premiums if you arc covered under a group health plan based on y our own current employment or the current employment of any family member. You may sign up for Medicare Part B w ithout paying higher premiums. For more information about Medicare parts A. B, C and D, visit www.medicarc.gov or read our publication on Medicare at www.socialsecuriiy.gov/pubs. Information about Medicare changes for 2014 is available at www.medicare.gov. The Thomapple River Rippers Quilting Guild ' Thc program, from 6-8 p.m., is at thc Barry Community Enrichment Center 231 S. Broadway Sc, Hastings. Ml 49058 www.bettinahavig.com There is a $5 admission fee for non-guild members Licensed & Insured • References Available Over 27 Yrs. of Basement Construction & Waterproofing J^fewbom babies . ...nil <>f t" make the runway a ll) -.gj jets up length, which would allo • (he airport12,000 pounds to land and I ^prtlWork is expected to begin a ... ROhr, v*cV • Approved n request Iron an„uaf 5K president of l lexfab, to \. fur(j3y, June I4nin walk starting al 9 a.m- ba (jybufski • Accepted the resignation o . from the city’s cable access com f Shore • Awarded the bid to .....house at Excavating for the sale ol the g Center the former Ace Hardware and < »a for $200, r^.rclass • Awarded a bid to Tri-Clor for a * .^^75 reinforced storage tank not to CACC^.. jcas recommended by director of public s es Tim Girrbach. _ . _rt,i • Awarded a bid to Quality Roofing • Construction for the repair the root o Hastings Fire Department, not to exceu $6.9(X) as recommended by Girrbach. • Watched as Hastings Mayor FranK Campbell presented a proclamation to Barry County YMCA Director Tom DcVault and YMCA board members in recognition of the organization’s many years of service to the citizens of the county. Call Tim, a local company 269*758*3312 PUBLIC NOTICE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS- Interested persons may review the application (wyfvy<fcc.QQ^as(a3PP''C41tons) oy entering Jho filing number. Environmental con,c2:rpS.^ be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (wy/tf-fc^^asr/enykonaienirtkefluesl) .0 ' ,o (L ings are strongly encouraged. The mailing address Ito f L a paper copy ls; FCC Requests ew Review. Attn: Ramon Williams. 445 U’h ^’-l SV^ Washington, DC 20554. HISTORIC F ,R0.P^R(J E.^ EFFECTS: Public comments regarding po.enhal effects on historic properties may e submitted within 30'days from the date of this publication to: Allie McDavid. Tnloaf Corp- 1021 Walden Office Square, Ste . 510, qchaurnburg, il 60173, ajucdavjU^iaieaLcQm. ^30227-0202. 77^iJZ G I L M o R £ .--------------------------------------- - C A R M USEU M GILMORE CAR MUSEUM is now accepting applications for seasonal/weekend docent positions. Please send resume to: 6865 Hickory Road, 1 lickory Comers, Ml 49060 or in(0^ nilmorccannuseutn.org. , No phone calls, please. THE STARS ARE ALL HERE. ItjLZlka] SATURDAY, MAY 31 RICKIES ♦ smurdav. arrh s URON LEWIS • SATURDAY. APRIL 19 hlwumthDON TICKETS ON SALE NOW GET YOUR iWon _____ FIREKEEPERS CASINO*HOTEL BATTlt CMtlK �Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D- Christensen of EDWARD JONES by Eluinc Garlock Tonight brings thc meeting at the Freight House for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society at 7 p.m. The speaker will be James McKay of Ionia with his baskets he has creat­ ed from raw materials. He will be bringing examples of his work and the nature items he uses to fonn them. St. Herman Orthodox Church in Woodbury for its March 15 service 11 a.m. will have an unusual icon on display. borrowed from New York City. After the most recent blood drive in February, pins have been given to ’Jerry Hilley for one gallon and to Sheri Kasche for 12 gallons of blood donated over lhe recent years. Finally, we have a change in the weather, forecasts for this week and for most days of last week 20s and 30s. This has already .shrunk snowbanks. One can even see the base of some trees that have been hidden by snow fore months. This might even be lhe right weather to produce maple sap to run in thc trees. Many years the maple season starts in February, but not 2014. The day-long workshop by thc genealogy society Saturday was very well attended. Many of those who came were from Grand Rapids. There were mini-sessions, each led by an experienced ICGS member. Lunch was served al noon. Many of those who came are intent on gaming First Families membership. Next Tuesday, at 2 p.m., a truck will return for the fresh food distribution, to those eligi­ ble. in thc parking lot of Central United Methodist Church off Third Avenue. Those attending are advised to bring along packing box or basket At lhe Mandi Gras celebration nt Central United Methodist Church fellowship hall last week, Marti Lind was declared by votes lhe w inner of thc dessert competition. This was a fun tasting and testing event. Robert and Virginia Kruisenga returned home last week from tw'o months in Florida. While there. Bob attended a Detroit Red Wings hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning team, for which Brian Garlock is thc video man. lite coming exhibit at lhe local museum is "From Head to’Foe,” an exhibit of acces­ sories. Start hunting closets for items such as scarves, spats, belts, bracelets, unusual socks, shoes, hats and any other item worn from head to toe. Dates arc March 29 and 30 with Thursday, March 27. the gathering time. 3 Local, home town service. Backed by Big City resources JciTrcv A. Kee<*n. AIP Ruhin M Welton Daxid M. Mullenberg. CLU, Chl'C’, All'1 11*1. FtnArXUl. Mec+« IISRASIPC - NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on April 2. 2014 a! 7.00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Road, with­ in the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that lhe item(s) to be considered at this Public Heanng include, in brief, the following; 1 A request by Joo Splendano, 4935 Ridgewood Dr Richland. Ml 49083 for a variance to allow for the construction of an accessory budding containing a guest house that is not located on the parcel of property containing the principle resdence pursuant to Section 6.1 C.1.c ‘Speca! Land Uses’. The subject property is adjacent to 4935 Ridgewood Dr., Richland. Ml 49083 - parcel number 08-12-036-088-00 and is located in lhe R2 zoning distnet. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zorrng Board of Appeals for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit wntten comments on this matter(s) to the above Township office address Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed matcnals being con­ sidered at the hearing upon t.ve (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prainevillo Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth above. 77M£fiis Jim Stonebumer. Township Supervisor There’s nothing more impo**"1 ’"nur business, you will need to determine who will world to you than your family. Howler, yo control and manage the business, and who members. In any case, once you’ve created your suc­ faniily*°wned business probably ne’P will eventually own it. These decisions will cession plan, you’ll need to work with your port your family. So, when it conics to pro depend on a variety of factors, such as die tccling both your family and your b < • time horizon, goals and f inancial needs of thc legal advisor to put it in writing and commu­ nicate it clearly to all family members. you need to carefully consider y°ur Jn??/n ’ family members involved. Surprises are welcome in many parts of life As you know, you face plenty of challenge Your succession plan could be based on a — but not when it comes to transferring □ to keep your business running ^°°lh'y family limited partnership. 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"because I’ve got 30 to 50 people waiting for "rtie Mck .’ll my court." ' Schipper explained the ba&e application, review and approval process He also reviewed funding concerns, stating that lhe manning of the magnetometers would result in an approximate annual cost of $70,000. Funding will come from a board-approved stipend of $250,000 set aiide for courtroom security from an insurancerefund received by the county in January. Schipper said the count)’ stipend will allow approximately three yean for the current sys­ tem to operate and provide time to identify a permanent solution. That solution could come from state and federal grant money for which one application is already in the works, he said. Referring to concerns about security per­ sonnel and training for magnetometer staffing, Schipper mentioned that the judicial council — made up of the county’s three judges, lhe court administrator, the sheriff, and other department heads — had provided direction through the formulation of a policy and procedures manual. t "We’ve given that to lhe sheriff, and he’s doing lhe training,’’ said Schipp«r- ‘ O“r screeners are part-time employees with liabil­ ity coverage just like any part-time employee of the county. They are also authorized to be armed.” Schipper’s explanations, apparently, weren’t enough to allay lhe objections of Commissioner Jim Dull, who said he didn t foresee the current level of security that he thought he had voted for in January, and Barry County resident Elden Shellenbarger. "How about personal protection Jn Jnc courtroom?” asked Shcllenbarp* “l vc . " intimidated when I had to testify agmnst .someone.” M "This doesn’t affect that at a11, E,dcn’ responded Schipper. "We have the samc courtroom security as we’ve had forthe ,ast 100 years. We have a deputy in the courtroom ... we don’t have personal body gua s aa never will. AH this does is ensure there arc no guns or knives, and we couldn’t say m before.” Dull badgered Schipper fm>t u.jges termed thc expensive cost of the S10 badg^ then directed a line of question’1^ 1 what he called the overreaching nalurc new security program .fV io lhis "For the general public, the Aipper. building is not necessary," Dull told r 'in the “1 understand having a magneto#*’" ||w courts and law building, but why "01" lhe magnetometer outside the court10011 second floor in this building?" . ,veapons Because. Schippcr explain*1, w V the have also been taken from in>* “T deeds’ county clerks and the rcgisUf urthouse Whe“..a S” l?ca'ed in ,he coUa>^y go0*1 if where a panic button doesn’t ?6 someone has a gun.” ’ ^d, .. !.1. ,s overreaching,” SchipP^ Abed, unit someone gets shot, »’sS0 fnis is a very minimal inconvC(|1 ,> don’t do ■nexpe.ts.ve and easy toTthati'wed° it, we’re liable — and we should be.” "So are you going to have a cop stopping every car in the intersection out there to check for drunk driving?” shot back Dull. "Are you going to stop people from carry ing pencils? They can be as dangerous as a knife.” u Following Schipper’s curt departure. Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg took Dull to task. "To say you had nothing to go off is not right. Commissioner Dull." said Stolsonburg. "You voted for this prognun." Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald’s Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartan Stores Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 78.94 15.30 50.74 35.18 24.73 61.70 98.78 163.91 32.42 46.88 5.55 22.36 81.64 16.36 74.91 S1.347.61 $20.84 16,351 595M -2.31 -.06 +.01 -1.75 +.12 +.44 +3.81 -3.60 •26 +1.04 -.15 -.89 -.23 +.30 -.20 +12.52 -.34 -44 -189M Air pollution knows no borders by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters We’ve all seen globes in classrooms. They represent lhe Earth well — better than flat maps can. But all the globes I've seen in schools have national boundaries on them, usually indicated by having nations in different colors. The U.S. is yellow. Canada is light green, Mexico is pink, and so on. When 1 was a child, my big brother owned a globe like that, and I got to pore over it sometimes. My sister-in-law has a different globe, one specially purchased for her by her father. It has no national boundaries — so all of North America is presented as a unit, as indeed is each of the land masses. 1 think her globe may have been inspired by lhe view of Earth from the moon, an image beamed back to us by astronauts. Recently I thought of my sister-in-law’s globe when I read the news about a study concerning how air pollution in China affects us here in North America. “Pollution from China is having an effect in the U.S.," said Dr. Don Wuebbles, a fac­ ulty member in atmospheric sciences at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. His remarks were reported by CNN. . Wuebbles is co-author of a piece recent­ ly published in the Proceedings of the Rational Academy of Sciences. ?\t first, I was taken by suqirised by the research find­ ings. My thinking was that the Pacific Ocean is vast and would protect us from China-generated air pollution. But appar­ ently winds carry particulates and ozone ovcr the ocean, and some of it reaches our >hores. It lakes just days for thc pollution to travel long distances, crossing both the forth s largest ocean and national bound- aries as it does so. Il’s not that China can be criticized for air pollution while we congratulate our­ selves for being "green.” One of the rea­ sons China is the world’s leading emitter of man-made air pollution is that China is pro­ ducing so much of the world’s manufac­ tured goods. A lol of those goods come to us. In other words, we have outsourced our manufacturing to China, and that means we’ve outsourced the associated air pollu­ tion. as well. Wuebbles and his colleagues argue that air pollution in China that’s related to exports contributes meaningful amounts of sulfate pollution in the Western U.S. Ditto for ozone. Those results are nothing to sneeze at. One way of putting thc facts in simple terms is to note that it’s a small world. We don’t see China's smokestacks from our shores, but they impact lhe air those of us in the Western U.S. breathe. We Americans are connected to our Chinese brothers and sisters, just as they are to us for a market for their many goods. I he bottom line for me is thal my sister­ in-law’s globe has the best representation of lhe Earth I ve ever seen. There am no national boundaries when it comes to either Earth processes or man-made pollution. ,\nd what happens in one place can affect conditions on the ground thousands of miles away. Or. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource ■ Sciences at Washington State University. �~ ~ BUI reforms central perpetrator registry Gov. Rf* f"J<le,rJUCS?ay *i«ned le8is,“. n ref°rni n^. lhc Michigan Central Perpetrate g^gI^J9r.and’he policies and pro­ P conccrh'hR Us operation. ThT M* ChHd Protection Law rcuuirvs th* ,de W"*nt of human serv­ es to istry of confim PAGES candy and licorice. They took some home to Opal. John Brigham brought little Opals photo back to me. Jennie Holcomb here and wanted Alzina to go to meeting and leave me alone when I was sick. Wednesday, March 4 It is a real nice day today. Leta and Lora came to school with Dr. Hyde. Then about noon Nettie and Opal and Rankin came down with white Maggie Patton. I sent by Leta and got 20 cts. worth of cheese and gave the girls 15 cts. to get candy and English walnuts for the children. Leta went home with Lora and Dr. tonight. Nettie, Rankin and Opal staid all night. Lula Armstrong here. Fum Branstetter here. Margaret Hart here today. They went to Jack McCollum’s funeral. Alzina went to church this afternoon and tonight again. If Nettie had not been here I would have been alone. Mrs. Mary A. Bugbee here a little while. Alzina left the hay in the bam and sprung thc lock and we could not get in thc bam. So Willie came and opened it with a stick and got the hay. Thursday, March 5 It has been a nice day today. Nettie, Leta, Lora. Opal, Rankin and Dr. Hyde here. George Hahns wife here most all the after­ noon. Nettie, Opal and Rankin stayed all night. Leta and Lora went home with Dock tonight. Alzina off again tonight. It is real dark and the wind blows and it is a storming tonight. John Clinton was here today, Dock’s hired man. Nettie gave me three steel pans. I sent by her and got me 2 yds.’ of cambric for my night dress sleeves. .. Friday, March 6 Dr. Hydes birthday. Dr. Hyde came after Nettie, Opal and Rankin at one o’clock. Alzina had just got dinner but Dock could not wait, so they did not have any dinner. She never gets dinner till always so late. I have told her so many times to gel dinner by noon but she wont. Susie Deprcster and Mrs. Barlicomb and Ameilia Morehouse here to dinner. Mrs. Nelson here. John Deprcster here and Willie and Susie here. Lottie Fox here and brought me some milk gravy and toast. Alzina is off tonight again to meeting. A sale today to Mr. Depends. John Deprcster bought a cow today of Charles Smith. Nina Branstetter here and brought my mail in. Dock told her to take it in to me. Nettie sent my night dress home by Lottie Fox tonight It is very dark. Leta got me 25 cts. worth of crackers to Det Blackmans for the account for hay that hc had of me. Mrs. John Lewis here a few minutes today. Saturday, March 7 It snowed a little today. I swept my bed­ room, shook all the rugs. Wiped off 2 win­ dows in my bedroom, one in the setting room, 2 in the dining room. Cleaned off the Coal stove in the setting room and cleaned zinc and oilcloth and made my bed and done lots of chores and have to lie down every day. Orvill Damon here and brought the iron to my stove. J Pa’d 135 cts. for it is what he asked for. Willie Merlau here and got my pinking iron. Anhur Turrell here tonight. I got my packet of DnJinond Dye and a card for Opal from Wells and Richardson and I got a card and photo of ? anc.h£u!?in and a Photo of her man Joseph M. Cuemin from Iris. Colorado. . Sunday, March 8 t is a pretty nice day today. Birdie here a See DIARY OF 1896, page 13 j„ , , The Orangeville Township Board will a Public Hearing on thp ™ k for fiscal year 2014 at hold the Orangeville TownX thif °P°Sed Budget 7350 Lindsey Rd.. Plainwell, Ml 49080: ’ Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 7:00 P.M, The Property Tax Millage rate proposed to be levied to proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. r/>nv of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the T„ PP rt the . ■ ,, Americans nwet’ing, accommodations wig be ,he within 10 da>. P .lleaningful attendance. Individuals with diS-“llsfy such disab lit.es and a Ims J^a ^ rt• d.sab>hties requiring 269.664.464i. al phone numbers: office - ZmMw Thomas Rook Supervisor Orangevi 616-299-601!’ the Dl.Q’s Office <,f w" or contact Radiological Protect *'<!' Man’gcment and Management I ‘ Box W41. Lan,i„g:,4^4«’"> " '’° „ )3 2014 March ------ ^dential internal reg­ d Chl d abusc and neglect Township nw.’/l Under U°usc 48H sponsored by Slate Rep Margflrel u Hnen- the slate must now notify « pe^. ^,n8 Placed on the list via certified mad with return receipt, and the per­ son will now have 80 days to request a hear­ ing A pe^00 c. d 1101 remain on the list if a subsequent review of this decision fails to provide enough evidence. Additionally* except for very serious offenders, names would be removed from the list after JO years. The law previously required all names on the registry' to remain until a registrant s death. When there is evidence that an individual has abused or neglected a child and the future risk to the child is high, that individual’s name is placed on the registry. In some cases, the Child Protection Law does require certain names to go on the registry regardless of risk. MOA, MSU, pie company celebrating Pi Day In honor of Pi Day, a day noted by math enthusiasts around the world March 14, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Michigan State University Product Center, and the Grand Traverse Pie Company are partnering to high­ light the intrinsic role that math, education, and agriculture play in today’s economy. "Pi Day allows Michigan to celebrate two things that are critical to our continued eco­ nomic comeback and reinvention — educa­ tion and agriculture,”'said Gov. Rick Snyder. “This is a fun way to raise awareness of the importance of math and science education in the lives of our youth as well as to Michigan’s food and agriculture businesses. Pi Day rec­ ognizes that with an educated and trained tal­ ent base, our future will continue to be bright ” The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the MSU Product Center have partnered with lhe Michigan­ based Grand Traverse Pie Company to com­ memorate the day. As part of lhe statewide celebration of agriculture and education, all Grand Traverse Pie Company locations will be offering customers in their store a free slice of a Michigan fruit-filled pie with any purchase throughout lhe day. Pi, a Greek letter, is lhe symbol for the ratio of lhe circumference of a circle to its diame­ ter. Pi = 3.1415926535... With the use of computers. Pi has been calculated to over I trillion digits past the decimal. Pi is an irra­ tional and transcendental number, meaning it will continue infinitely without repeating. The symbol for Pi was first used in 1706 by William Jones, but was popular after it was adopted by the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler in 1737. For details on Pi Day, visit www.piday.org. Residents recycled more than three pounds of electronics each Michiganders recycled more than 30 mil­ lion pounds of unwanted electronics in 2013. exceeding the Department of Environmental Quality goal of three pounds per person. The Michigan Electronics Takeback Program, implemented in 2009, provides opportunities for consumers and small busi­ nesses to recycle their unwanted TVs, desk­ top and laptop computers, tablets, computer monitors and printers at no cost. This allows lhe valuable commodities electronics contain — such as copper, silver and gold — to be reused. . , Forty-three different electronic manufac­ turers registered with the program reported recycling electronics from Michiganders dur­ ing 2013. The top recycler was Samsung at 4.67 million pounds, followed by HewlettPackard at 4.26 million pounds, LG Electronics at 3.99 million pounds, Best Buy at 3.28 million pounds and Dell at 3.24 mil­ lion pounds. Other electronics manufacturers exceeding 1 million pounds recycled include Funai (encompassing Emerson Radio, Magnavox and Phillips products), Panasonic and Sony Electronics. For more information about thc program. ctacoweyc put together a brain PyzZ'\‘js designed and much more. Each teach something sigmfic* and lcar brain works. Come enjoy _ annual about bow cool the brain t-j campus in Neuroscience Fair on the * East kinsing, now in its iourt t ) Gold medalists, special Olympian visit Capitol ^^his biH bri"gs ,mPortant changes to the ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 2014 Budget Public Hearing Notice auxihaiy a-d; «^en xPXwpis.c iakebatk *ebp»«e central ^istryimprove the process for everyone. *hile ensuring protection for Michigan’5 YoUlh and Public safely,” Snyder Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part VI Sunday, March 1 Dr. McLcay’s birthday, 52 years old. Mr. Loomis Carpenter's birthday. Alzina went to meeting this morning. Frances stopped here a minute, did not sit down. It is dreadful rough in the roads for horses to walk. I saw Dr. Hyde go by; the horse could hardly go. It is a lot colder. The wind blows and whistles. So cold tonight, I^rote a letter today to Mary’ Steptoe in Detroit City (now known as Detroit Lakes], Becker County, Minnesota. Lottie Fox here tonight. She brought me a can of milk from Netties. I gave her my photo tonight. Alzina has gone again to night. John McCollom (McCallum] died today. Monday, March 2 Alzina w ashed today. Nina Branstetter look my letters to the post office. I wrote a letter to W.C. Cohom to get a map and history of Cripple Creek and sent 25tf in stamps. Leia and Lora here. Went to School. Susie and Fred Livingston here to dinner. Addie and Mrs. Carpenter here. Ad and John had their photos took today. John Brigham has lots of photos to take today and tomorrow. Susie Deprcster here. I gave her some more pickles and gave her a glass cookie plate. I got so tired that I had a nervous headache. Dr. Hyde here. He took Netties package dial Anna Harthom sent here and Netties glass fruit can. John Brigham here and brought two photos of thc 4 children of Netties and my 6 of Opal with my glasses on. I paid him the dollar for Opals. Nina and Fum Branstetter and Gibb's girl here. A lot of men up town try ing to start a creamery. It is colder but it is pleasant No snow but rough in the road. Tuesday, March 3 It is cold but nice today. Alzina is a ironing. Leta and Lora are al school. I went to Mrs. Carpenter’s a little while today. When I got home. Dr. Hyde had been here and left Leta and Lora’s dinner here. We can't ever get any dinner till one or two o’clock. Alice Wilcox and [blank or undecipherable] Woodman here today. Another big load of furniture has gone by for the new store John McCollom was buried today by lhe Odd Fellows in Yankee Springs Cemetery. They had Mr. Dodge and his hearse. Leta and Lora rode home with Dr. Hyde. I gave Leta and Lora 12 cts. to get ______ Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday-^— State News RounduP fl look back at the stories and columns on Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. 5hc was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and tnoved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of [past) her years in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances married a Merlau, and their daugh­ ter Nettie married Dr. George Hyde. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. . Regularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde. Lora Hyde. Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law. Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock.'or Dr. Hyde. Alzina Westover is her current "hired girl." Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, Just shy of her 90th birthday. ___________ _ The fourth annual neuroscience fair at MSU Saturday afternoon will include dozens of activities — all about the brain. The event is free and open to lhe public. Neuroscience fair planned Saturday The Neuroscience Program at Michigan State University will host its annual Neuroscience Fair on March 15, from noon to 4 p.m. in thc Biomedical Physical Sciences building. The fair is free and open to thc public. No registration or reservation is necessary, and ample free parking is available. The neuroscience fair is a chance for young and old alike to learn about the brain through a wide variety of fun and educational handson activities such as hearing and seeing real neurons fire, learning how human senses can Yrick the brain,’ and even touching a real human brain. The fair also will offer face painting, a chance to build a model neuron. Winter Olympic Gold Medalists Charli White and Meryl Davis to were welcomeo ai the state Capitol by Gov. Rick . Tuesday. The governor presented thc ice s ing duo a special tribute recognizing them to their history-making gold medal performance at the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. Russia, last month. . White and Davis, both originally /ron’ Royal Oak and students at the University or Michigan, posted a combined score of 195.52. delivering the United Slates its first ever gold medal in ice dance. ‘‘Charlie’s and Meryl’s remarkable stories and lifelong collaboration won over lhe hearts of countless Americans, and we could not be more proud to call them fellow Michiganders," Snyder said. The governor also honored Teadora "Tia’’ Sprcmo with a special tribute for her accom­ plishments in the Michigan Special Olympics, where she earned a gold medal in figure skating at the 2014 State Winter Games. Sprcmo has been active in Special Olympics for thc past five years, and previ­ ously competed in cross country skiing and track and field. In addition to her success on the field, Snyder commended Tia for her vol­ unteerism off lhe field. Snyder said that, just as Michigan’s Olympians developed a strong training and work ethic over lhe years in preparation for their success, so too should Michiganders lead a healthy and active lifestyle for their own wellness. He encouraged Michiganders to maintaining a healthy diet, engage in regu­ lar exercise, gel an annual physical examina­ tion, and avoid all tobacco use. Thirteen Michigan natives competed at the Sochi Olympics in men’s icc hockey, ice dancing, snowboarding and speed skating. In addition. 10 members of the Detroit Red Wings competed for their home countries at lhe games. Battle Creek woman killed in Nashville accident /X 30-year-old Battle Creek woman died of injuries received in an accident Wednesday morning. . Troopers from lhe Michigan Slate Police Hastings detachment arc investigating the accident that occurred around 7:10 a.m. on M-66 Highway near Casgrove Road. Initial investigation reveals thal a vehicle traveling south on M-66 became disabled within the traveled portion of the highway. The driver, Samantha Koch, got out of her vehicle and was subsequently struck by another southbound vehicle. Koch was transported by ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she later died. The other driver was a 40-year-old Barry Counly resident. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor. The accident remains under investigation. • GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Cal! 945-9554 for more information. SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2014-2015 BUDGET PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commission of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority will conduct a public hearing on the Authority's proposed budget for the Authority’s 2014-2015 fiscal year on 2Q141 at _7;P0.p,nb at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton, Michigan 49046. A copy of thc proposed budget is available for public inspection at the office of the Authority located al 11191 South M-43 Highway, Delton. Michigan 49046 during regular Authority business hours. In addition to other business which may properly come before the meeting, the commission will consider any comments made by the public at thc public hearing on the Authority budget and. further, will consider whether to adopt, and may adopt, the annual Authority budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. If adopted, the budget may be adopted in lhe form in which originally presented, or in such amended form as the commission in its discretion may determine. All interested persons may attend lhe public hearing. . . 1Qt The address of lhe Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority is 111 J South M-431 lighway, Delton, Michigan 49046. Thc telephone number of the Authority office is (269) 623-3401. SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY �uarrh 53 _ “*1,10 Hastings Banner _ . « Hastings Saxons alliance wins robotics district competition “i tm 20S4 winner Sr Robots play offense and defense in a 2 1/2-minute bout to score points. A weekend competition was all about firsts for a group of Hastings teens. Students from the Hastings High School engineering design program competed in lhe district For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, or FIRST, Robotics Competition at Gull Lake High School March 7 and 8. This was the first year lhe students competed — Showing their winning medals, trophies and banner are members of the Hastings High School robotics team (from left) Wi Green, Zach Pennington, Aubrey Woern. Alec Harden, Braxton Prill, Chance Miller, mentor Scott Prill, and Hastings engineering LEGAL NOTICES design instructor Ed Domke Ed Domke.. Synopsis BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD Regular Meeting March 4, 2014 Regular meet ng opened @ 7:00 p.m ROLL CALL: 5 board members and 7 guests. Motion approved minutes from 2-20-14 as pre­ sented. Treasurers report for February was approved as presented. Motion approved agenda as presented. Received Department reports. Motions approved resolution 2014-01. Motion approved to table the topic of support for the exception of an automatic sprinkler system at tne DKHS addition. . Mohon approved bills and check register for March 2014. Adjourned @ 8:55 p.m. Attested to by: Respectfully. Wesfey Kahler Debra J. Knight Barry Township Barry Township Clerk Supervisor 775B5667 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Budget Workshop Meeting March 3, 2014 Supervisor Stoneburner called the meeting to order nt 12:30 p.m. Members present: Supervisor Stonobumer, Clerk DeVries, Treasurer McGuire, Trustee Goebel and Trustee Grundy. There were 4 pub'-c present Agenda was approved, as amended Minutes were approved, as corrected Discussion on Insurance Policy Discussed all budget items Approved Parks Improvement Line Item request Approved Realtor for Cressey Road property sale Pubic comments: Bob Pence commented on Snow Plowing at the Fire Department Board comments were received, in any. Meeting adjourned at 4.00 p m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77505503 Jim Stonebumer. Supervisor SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Special Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission, Parks Board. Board of Review and tho Zoning Board of Appeals January 15, 2014 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meet.ng to order at 6 00 p.m. Present: Twp. Board - Clerk DeVries. Treasurer McGuire, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel & Trustee Grundy Present: Planning - K. Eddy, D. Fedorinko, G Munson, M Kckx & R. VanNiman Present: ZBA- D. Grimes, J. Dalke & D. Mitchell Present: BOR - K. Craft. MA. DeVries. C. Goy Present: Parks Board - S. Diebold. B. Ege'kraut, S. Kuebler, D. Young Present: Township Planning Consultant Rebecca Harvey Also present were 0 guests. Agenda was approved Approved having one set of minutes Reports given by both Planning and ZBA were placed on filo. Public comments, if any. were received. Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clqrk Attested to by: 77565595 Jim Stoncburnor. Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH CIRCUIT COURT r FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT FILE NO. 14-81-CH In the matter ol Gregory S. Smith v The Unknown Heirs, Devisees or Assignees of Walter F. Rose and Leia R. Rose. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees or Assignees ol Walter F. Rose and Leia R. Rose whose address(es) are unknown and whoso interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A Summons and Complaint wore bled on January' 29, 2014 in the Barry County Circuit Court. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 before Judge Amy L McDowell. Defendants have 28 days to file an answer with the court and serve a copy on the other party or to take other lawful action. If an answer is not filed or other action taken within the time allowed, judgment may bo entered against Defendants for the relief demanded in the complaint. Stephanie S. Fekkos P43549 Law, Weathers 800 Bridgewater Place 333 Bridge Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504-5320 (616) 459-1171 77565401 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the circuit court at the request ol tho Plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any. shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 12-607CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Ordor(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, mado and entered on tne 11th day of July. 2013, In u cer­ tain cause therein pending, wherein Bank of America NA., as successor by merger to BAC Nome Loans Servicing, L P.. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing. L.P. was lhe Plaintiff and niria L Slumkoski was fhe Defendant. Tho aforempntioncd Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) ostab£Xd a debt owmg lo Plaintiff in the amount of cX425 38, Pius post-judgment interest at an 5 i mtn of 6 500% and other amounts recover*2,™* reuanf to said Judgmont(s) and/or Order(s). ab^rM<; HEREBY GIVEN that In order to satisfy NOTICE lb -nd/or Order(s). in whole or in • said Judgmer J descnPod pelow shall be sold nl part, the prop * ’ ulhoriZed shonff/deputy sherpubke suction, y y clerk. t0 lhe hlghjff or county c Court for thQ County of esl bidder, m L 2014 flt 1;Oo pm, local Barry, on the ** said bm0> fn0 follow.ng time. On saia r5o!d; pfopoffy located in described ptup J V county of Barry. State of the Township odescnb<’d as Commencing at Michigan, part^ y Soulhoast c^ner of lol 45 apo!rrt4fOdsEa>ru {of p|acQ of beginning; ol the Village “ thence North rt rods; thonco thonco 8 Couth rt tods to place ol boonWest0rods:the” «• Northweirt 1/rt of the „ ill being ,n ‘ m G To . n 1 North. Range 9 Mo,c comX T0X parcel 109 SI, REDEMPTION „iv known as- 1cX,rMq for more information IS S'* '-0N! Trott S Trott. P.C. n call Nofihwf-st^n Hwy Sto ”'eaS% to. Plainly StrtdO W Atwihay5'0'' mtte, Ml FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are In the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Robert Sanford and Angela Sanford, husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders. Inc. its successors and assigns , Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2006 and recorded May 3. 2006 in Instrument ti 1164015 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc, by assignment dated January 23. 2014 and recorded January 28, 2014 in Instrument 4 2014-000758 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Twenty­ Throe Cents ($72,834.23) Including interest 11.999% per annum. Under lhe power ol sale conlamed in said mortgage and the statute in such case made-and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public venduo, Circuit Court of Barry County’ at 1:00PM on March 27, 2014. Said premises aro sit­ uated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, M.ch-gan, and are described as: Lot(s) 4 Block 8 Keeler's Bros. Adddion to the Village ol Middleville’ According to the Recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed In Uber 1 olI Plats, Page 40. Commonly known as 206 Paul Street. Middleville Ml 49333 Tho redemption penod shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ol such sale, or upon the expi­ ration of lhe notice required by MCL 600 3241a(c) whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) appl'es. II tho property is £0|d at fOfec|O5Ufc under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of S; “3^ T3278’ ,te held response to tho person who buys tho prop­ ™ hSTT ,0,cc!o:’urc We or to the moddamaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/27/2014 HSBC Mortgage Services. Inc Aetagneo ol Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, PC 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-98362 (02-27)(03-20) 77M5379 and they walked away with first place. Hastings Saxons Team 5248 won the event with the alliance of the Tech Vikes from Hopkins High School and That One Team from Belmont. FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology, said Hastings engineering design instructor Ed Domke. Under strict rules, limited resources and time, teams are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand.” hone teamwork skills and build and program robots to perform pre­ scribed tasks against a field of competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. said Domke. Volunteer pro­ fessional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Robots are randomly teamed together for the first 80 qualifying matches, and then the lop eight teams choose their alliances by pick­ ing two additional robots, said Domke. The game for this year is called Aerial Assist where robots must perform a pre­ described procedure during a 10-second autonomous period. Following the autonomous period, a bell is sounded and lhe driver takes control of the robot. The object of the game is to inbound a tuo-foot diameter exercise ball on one end of lhe field and then shoot the ball through lhe score panel on the opposite end of the field. More points can be gained for passing the ball, throwing it over lhe center truss, catching lhe ball, or oilier movements, said Domke. “'Fhroughout the match, thc opponent is try ing to do the same, and that is where the defense comes in — trying to not let your opponent score." he said. As the matches went on through thc twoday period, the teams became more aggres­ sive in scoring points and preventing their opponents from scoring points. All of this takes place in a 2 l/2-minute match, he said. There were 12 qualifying matches in thc preliminary rounds. For eliminations, lhe alliance of the three teams (Hastings, Belmont, and Hopkins) participated in two quarter-final matches, then two semi-final matches, then two final matches, winning all of these, said Domke. In the two final match­ es, the alliance won the first with a score of 190-67 and second match with a score of 195­ 73. Teams arc allowed six weeks to design and build their robots, he said, and over the course of the match, lhe robots can sustain extensive damage from gameplay. As soon as thc match Pictured with their Team 5248 robot are (from left) Hastings engineering design instructor Ed Domke, students Alec Harden, Chance Miller, Aubrey Woern, Zach Pennington, Braxton Prill, Will Green and mentor Scott Prill. is over, the team must rebuild the robot before thc next match, often in just a few minutes. The Hastings Saxons were picked based on their robot’s capabilities with throw-ins, pass­ ing and defense. “The pit crew consisting of Joey James, Matt Maurer. Zach Pennington, and Will Green were extremely important in making these quick repairs,” Domke said. “Braxton Prill, Aubrey Woern, Alec Harden and Chance Miller were the drive team/programmers and performed with precision and focus.” Clay VanderKodde helped these students with the original build. Mentors included Matt Christman. Doug Woern. Scott Prill and Jeff Dobbin. The team will next compete at St. Joseph High School March 28 and 29. The engineering design program is the new name for the drafting and design program at Hastings High School. The redesign allows for more engineering instruction, said Domke. Thc mission of FIRST is to inspire young people lo be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills; inspire innovation; and fosler well-rounded life capabilities, includ­ ing self-confidence, communication and lead­ ership. Students ninth through 12th grades inter­ ested in the FIRST Robotics Competition may enroll in the Hastings engineering design program. Anyone interested in serving as a mentor or volunteer, is asked to email edomke<?« hassk12.org. Hie Grand Rapids Griffins hockey time will host FIRST Robotics Night Friday. April 18. The Griffins and FIRST Robotics will be showcasing some of thc robots that teams have been working on throughout lhe season. Proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the teams of the ticket-holder’s choice. For more information, contact Domke. DIG-IT, INC is HIRING! “Specializing In directional drilling" www.dig-ii-*nccom Hiring for General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. Must have a CDL and Clean Driver's License NOTICE Email resume to iohn hendershot@dig-it-inc.com lonn henoe 69 94S-3o64 rrvxc?; l Of icL’1 1 .. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 11, 2014 are wailaWe in the County Clerk's Office' at fln°AW' State St" Hastinfis. between lhe hours of 8.00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. or www.barrycounly.org. .. . Full-Time Abstractor Position Opening £^BX“un,y RcC (incItX, ? a bUong.k?1. Jo prenww lc . . ^fv,n Iract uxk* •[ and j^ilny to v-ork withlhe ........... .. “Jlcrald«nipti„ns Pl nuw ns"mr vitt e' *hL‘ dcs‘>®barryc<,un,)'<,rg’ i nm bhurle*41" n<.olster of De**15 UHiev, or mail lo Barry CouiiO NO phy0 c i^ti, . , ,«;• hire ivily t 5 ,_______________ Pnll 'loccl »S«SlH»SSSS.,n.44,,b), �13 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. MafC^ ’ STATE OF MICHIG^ I Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTlVF MILITARY DUTY VE ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ton dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Oms an unmarried man. original mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems ine Mortgagee, dated October 29. 2008, and recorded on November 5. 2000 in instrument 20081105­ 0010765. and modit.od by agreement dated July 1 2012. and recorded on August 23. 2012 in instru­ ment 2012-003720. and assigned by X Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank. FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is cla med to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Nine and 15/100 Dollars ($127,339.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, nohee is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit court withm Barry County, at 1.-00 PM. on April 10. 2014. Said promises are situated in Township ol Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning al tho South 1/4 post of Section 9, Town 1 North, Rango 8 West, thence East parallel With the centerline of East Bristol Road, a distance of 179 feet; thenco North at right angles for East Bristol Road 395 feet; thence West parallel with the centorhno of East Bristol Road 220 feet; thence South to a point 41 feet West of the South 1/4 post of said Sect-on 9, 395 feet; thence East 41 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the properly during the redemption period. Dated: March 13, 2014 For moro information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File 4385076F02 (03-13,(04-03) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frank P. Skula and Loretta V. Skula. husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to Sand Ridge Bank, Mortgagee, dated August 8. 2003, and recorded on August 25. 2003 in instrument 1111823. in Barry counly records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chemical Bank as assignee, on which mortgage tnere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Ten and 49/100 Dollars ($154,710.49). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on April 10. 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. ParccH: That pari of the Northeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 comer of said section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 1328.5 feet along the West line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 1308.93 feet along the South Lne of the North 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East 495.0 feet along the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 330 0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 42 min­ utes 48 seconds East 528.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 330.0 feet; lhence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds West 528.0 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to Highway Right of Way for Hammond Road. Parcel 2: The South 495 00 feel of the West 528 0 feet of tho Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North, Range 9 West The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Jud.caturc Act ol 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 lhe borrower will be hold responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during lhe redemption period Dated: March 13, 2014 For more information, please calf FC J (248) 593-1311 Troll & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Servicer 3,440 Northwestern Hwy Sic 200 Farmington H.lls, Michigan 48334-542- Fite #433930F02 (03-13)104 03) PROBATE COUP y LEGAL HOTIfiES Notice Of M®^9cOLL^T°R ABEMj^ SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING March 4, 2014 Mect-ng called to order at 7 00 All board mem­ bers present with tho exception of Treasurer Ritchie, Approved minutes from the February 4. 2014 regular board mooting. Approved minutes from tho February 11, 18. 25. 2014 budget workshops. Treasurer, fire department, commissioner's and OCO reports received and put on file. Approved hiring two fire fighters. Approved adoption of Poverty Guideline Exceptions. Approved amend.ng previous road resolution. Approved road repairs lor 2014 as amended. Approved paying of the bills. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy. Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor THIS FIRM IS A DEBT y |NF0r^MPTING TO COLLECT A F0R THAT WE OBTAIN W’^SLtaCT OUR OFFICE at* POSE. PLEASE CONTA ARe ICE AT the number below if0UTY "ACTIVE ATTN PURcU^ mOy Be rescinded by the for ony, # S 9 • In that event, you.0,'lh0 bld nmo^, ed solely lo the rclu " interest Z To Mortgage Electronic "X 15. 2009 and^1 Mortgagee, dated Deco 200g •a Cd on December 23. nstrument 200912230012303. «nd “ hq,® "^sne assignments to P*"^ an° d'"9’’ £ as assignee as documented V on in ^TnnS Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that*event. your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Ian Carter, an Unmarried man and Katie Hotchkiss, joint Tenancy with lull rights of Survivorship, onginal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electron-c Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee tor Amenfirst Financial Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, daled June 29. 2012. and recorded on July 16, 2012 in instrument 2012-002198. and assigned by said Mortgagee to AmoriFirst Financial Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the. date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Six and 62/100 Dollars ($57,106.62). Under tho power of sale contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the place ol hold-ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on March 27, 2014 Said premises ore s tuated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of tho plat of Melody Acros. according to tho recorded plat thereof. Hastings Township. Barry County. M-chigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with M6LA 600.3241a, in which case tne redemption period shall bo 30 days fromihe date of such sale If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Daled: February 27, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Filo 0437473FO1 (02-27)(03-20) 1758537* Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L. Hoffman and Michelle M. Hoffman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Fifth Third MortgageMl. LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2011. and recorded on October 5, 2011 in Instrument 201110060009399, and assigned tjy said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Twenty Thousand Seven Hundred Five and 79/100 Dollars ($120,705.79). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby g.von thal said mortgage w.ll be foreclosed by a salo of lhe mortgaged premisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry Countv at 1.00 PM, on March 20, 2014. y Said premises are situated in Charter Townsh.p a^n9S' County- Michisan. and are described as: The East 260 feet of that oart of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 3 North Ranoo 8 West, that lies Southerly of tho Southerty 'R?oht ol Way line of the former Michigan Centtal Railroad Except that portion deeded to ihft tk! !a £oadDepartment ol State Highways in tho n° J^'chig^n ed in Uber 288 on Page 443 °eed 'eCOrd* The redemption period shall bo a « tho date of such sale, unless deteJw^5 Lr°m doned in accordance w.th MCLA 6^03241^in »o230 Vs pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrT AC’1?!1961 ’ responsible lo tne person who bJivMhJ b° hG'd the mortgage foreclosure sa'o or L P'°pQrly al holder for damagmg the ornn»?» h!. fn°r’9aQ0 redemption penod. P opor y during tho Dated: February 20. 2014 For more information, please c-ji FC J (240) 593-1311 Ca"' 9 ded. notice Is hereby tha'*a d will bo foreclosed by a sale o I 9 ged promises, or some part of thorn, al P'4 at tho place of holding tho circuit court, withm Barry County. at 1:00 PM. on March 20. 2014. Said promises are situatedI in City of Hastings. Barry County. M>chigan. and arc। described as: Lot 1 of Block 17 of Lincoln Pa* ^dd!,’on ,0 ,he City of Hastings, according to the IPa horoof as recorded in Libor 1 of Plats. Page 55, Barry County Records The redemption period shat bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless dejerrnmod abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.32 la. in which case tho redemption period shall oe 30 days from tho dato of such sale. , . , If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo hold responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder lor damaging the property during tho redemption penod. Dated: February 20, 2014 For moro information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File 0433342FO1 77585211 (02-20,(03-13) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely lo tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado.in the conditions of a mortgage made by Anthony Woodmansoo, a marned man and Cheryl, Woodmansee, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated November 5, 2007, and recorded on November 26. 2007 in instrument 20071126­ 0004539. and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry County records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Eight and 50/100 Dollars ($87,568.50) Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County at 1:00 PM. on March 20,2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Beginning at a Point on tho North­ South 1/4 lino of Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Distant South 00 Degrees 33 Minutes 15 Seconds East 4288.15 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 1; thence South 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 06 Seconds East, 111.28 feet; thence North 04 Degrees 52 Minutes 09 Seconds East 173.87 feet to the South hne of Chippewa Trail; thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 06 Seconds West 126.68 foot along said South Imo to a Point which lies 5.27 feel (Recorded as 5.32 feet) East of the Northeast corner of Lot 54 of tho Plat of Al-GonQum Shores, according lo tho recorded Plat there­ of. as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Pago 55; thence South 00 Degrees 40 Minutes 26 Seconds West 116.12 feet (recorded as South 01 Degrees 11 Minutes 00 Seconds West 116.10 feel); thenco South 04 Degrees 50 Minutes 21 Seconds West 31.22 feet to a Point on Lhe East line of said Lot 54 (recorded as South 05 Degrees 22 Minutes West 31.21 feet; thenco South 04 Degrees 50 Minutes 21 Seconds West 26.87 feet (recorded as South 05 Degrees 22 Minutes West 26.87 feet); thenco South 03 Degrees 06 Minutes 30 Seconds West 142.55 feet (recorded as South 03 Degrees 30 Minutes 22 Seconds West 142.55 feet) to an Intermediate Traverse Line of lhe Shore of Algonquin Lake; thenco South 67 Degrees 12 Minutes 52 Seconds East 12.59 feel (recorded as South 66 Degrees 41 Minutes East 12.59 feet) along said Intermediate Traverse Line to the Southeast Comer of Lot 54 of tho Plats of Al-GonQuin Shores, according to tho Recorded Plat there­ of as Recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Pago 55; thence North 61 Degrees 27 Minutes 10 Seconds East 5.05 feet along said Intermediate Traverse Line to said North-South 1/4 line; thenco North 00 Degrees 33 Minutes 15 Seconds West 145.54 feet along said North-South 1/4 ene to the point of Beginning. Including all Land 'yin9 between said Intermediate Traverse Line and the Shore of Algonquin Lake as limited by the extension of tho Sidelines. Thc redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.324la, in which case tho redempt-on period shall be 30 days from tho/late of such sale . If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act ol 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure saw or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated- February 20. 2014 For moro information, please • FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer ?00 31440 Northwestern Hwy 7-1-14.5409 Farmington Hills, Michigan “ Trott & Trott. P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle pnn Farmington Hills. Michigan 48Tu File //436295F01 <8334-5422 (02-20,(03-13) 77585206 File /M36920F01 (02-20,(03-13) 77J<rtl«& Notice Ol Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of thc bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado In lhe conditions of a mortgage made by William Brower and Karotyn Brower husband and w.’o orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2006, and recorded on November 13 2006 in instrument 1172624. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee lor NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust. Series 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2007-1 as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there io claimed to bo due at tho dato hereof thc sum of Ono Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Three and 64/100 Dollars ($194,843 G4) Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that sa:d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 3, 2014. Said premises are Situated in Township of Irving, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit 4, Oak Cove Condominium, a Condominium according to lhe Master Deed recorded in Document// 1035911 inclusive, and amendments thereto, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 15. together with rights in general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 lhe borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foredosuro sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property during lhe redemption penod. Dated March 6, 2014 For more information, please callFCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #-137661F01 (03-06,(03-27) 77585*13 COUNTY OF NOTICE TO CRED‘S Decedent’s4*13• e 0irth FILE NO. 14026628-ot Estate ol Donald David December 30, 1956 ,dert{> TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS ‘ flI} Donald D.ivid Coy. died January cd 7^rfed Creditors of the decedent artJ । claims against tho estate willJ* ki pcr^'6 unless presented to Hastings c',y 7 cOurt 3t. representative, or to both tne proba cmd t W. Court Street. HasLngs. M cn gan t personal representat.vc within 4 mo date of publication of this not.ee. Dato: March 6. 2014 Law Weatnors Stephanie S Fekkes P43549 150 V/. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49050 (269) 945-1921 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 7758$**’ (269) 945-2401 FORECLOSURE NOTICE collect a This firm is a debt collector attemptmg to debt Any information obtamed will bo used for purpose. If you are in the Military, please our office at the number tested below. MORTGA SALE - Default has boon made in the cond t-.ons o> a certain mortgage made by Date Churchill Kelley S Churchill. Husband and W»fc Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated January 14, 2005 and recorded March 31. 2005 m Instrument 0 1143829 Barry County Records. Michigan. Satd mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Scries 2005-R5, by assignment dated January 30. 2014 and recorded February 20. 2014 m Instrument 2014-001445 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($267,850.13) including interest 6.5% per annum Under tho power of salo contained in said mortgage and the statute in such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of thc mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 3, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 375 and the Southeasterly 36.33 feet of Lot 374, Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 63. being a part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, Rutland Tcwnsh.p, Barry County Michigan. Commonly known as 2831 N Agaming St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon tne expiration of lhe FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & notice required by MCL 600 3241 a(c), whichever is ASSOCIATES. P C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. It the ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT ble to the person who buys tne property at the OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage hold­ mado in the conditions of a certain mortgage mado er for damaging the property during tne redemption by Joseph Lumbert, a single man to Mortgage period Dated: i'06/2014 Deutsche Bank National Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. acting solely Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest as nominee for Vandyk Mortgage Corp., Mortgage Securities Inc.. Asset-Backed Pass­ Mortgagee, dated November 7, 2007, and recorded Through Certificates, Serios 2005-R5, Assignee of on November 28, 2007. as Document Number: Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, PC. 20071128-0004650. Barry County Records, said 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml mortgage was assigned to NEWBURY REO 2013, 48307 (248) 844-5123 LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been Our File No: 14-96098 (03-06,(03-27) 77504513 submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Two FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect Hundred Thirty-Eight and 46/100 ($85,238.46) Including interest at the rate of 6.50000% per a debt. Any information obtained will be used for annum. Under tho power of salo contained in said this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con­ mortgage and tho statute in such case made and tact our office at the number listed below MORT­ provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage GAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho con­ will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged prem­ ditions of a certain mortgage mado by: Daniel L ises, or some part of thorn, at public venue, at the Hoffman and Michele A. Hoffman. Husband and place of holding tho Circuit Court in said Barry Wife to Ameriquost Mortgage Company, County, whoro the premises to be sold or some part Mortgagee, dated December 30. 2005 and record­ of them are situated, at 01.00 PM on April 3, 2014 ed January 13, 2006 in Instrument ff 1158902 Barry Said premises are situated in the Township of County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are assigned through mesne assignments to:U.S. Bank desenbed as: Beginning al a point on tho East hne National Association, as Trustee for PROF-2012-S1 of Section 27. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, distant Holding Trust 1, by assignment dated August 29, North 754 feet from tho Southeast corner of said 2013 and recorded September 3. 2013 in Section 27; thence West al right angles to said Instrument # 2013-010727 on which mortgage Section line 231 feet; thenco North parallel with said there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the Section hne 220 feet: thence East 231 feet to said sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Section line; thence South along Section lino 220 Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents (S145,619.88) including interest 4 85% per annum. foot to tho point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purposes over the Easterly Under tho power of salo contained in sa d mortgage and the statute in such caso made and prov»ded. . 33 feet thereof for Price Road Commonly known as: 2832 PRICE RD. NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 If tne notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, tho foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged prem ses. or redemption period will be 6 00 months from the somo part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court date of sale unless the property is abandoned or of Barry County at 1 00PM on April 10, 2014 Said used lor agricultural purposes. If tho property is premises aro situated in Township of Maple Grove. determined abandoned in accordance with MCL Barry County, Michigan, and tiro described as; 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period Commencing 1 foot North of tho Northwest comer will be 30 days from lhe dale of sale, or 15 days of tho South one-half of tho South cno-ha!l of the after statutory notice, whichever is later. If tho prop­ Northwest ono-quartor of the Southwest one-quar­ erty is presumed to be used for agricultural purpos­ ter of section 13. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, for es prior to the date of the foreclosure salo pursuant a place of beginning, thence East to lhe North and to MCL 600.3240, the redemption penod is 1 year. South ono-o'ghth hne of the Southwest one-quarter Pursuant to MCL 600 3278, if tho property is sold at of said section 13. thence South to the Southeast a foreclosure sale, tho borrower(s) will be hold corner ol the Northwest one-quarter of the responsible to the person who buys tho property at Southwest one-quarter ct said section 13. thence tho mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage West to the Southwest comer of the Northwest oneholder for damaging the property during tho quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said sec­ rodempnon period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The tion 13, thence North to the place of beg nning. forec’osing mortgagee can rescind lhe salo. In that Maple Grove Township, Barry County. Michigan. event your damages are, if any, limited solely to the Commonly known as 6649 S Clark Rd. Nashv^e Mi return ol the bid amount tendered al salo. plus 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months interest If you are a tenant in lhe property, please from thu dale of such sale, unless determined rnntad our office as you may have certain rights. abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or Dated- March 6. 2014 Randall S Miller & MCL 600.3241a, in which caso the redemption pef’’ Associates. P.C. Attorneys for NEWBURY REO od shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale, or 2013 LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue. Suite 180, upon lhe expiration of the notice required by MCL Bloomfield H.lls. Ml 48302. (248) 335-9200 Case 600 3241a(c), whichever is later: or unless MCL No. 13MI01730-1 (03-06)(03-27) nsassta 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is so'rf at fo/®closure sale under Chapter 32 of the Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600 3278. trie borrower will bo hold responsible lo the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure or to lhe mortgage holder for dam.ig.ng tr*’ proper­ ty during lhe redemption period Dated. 3.W20’4 PROF-2012-S1 REO 1 LLC. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potust.vo & Associates pC 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester HUs. Ml 48307 (248) 8-14-5123 Our Ft'e No 14-9951’ (o3‘ 06)(03-27) �Thursday March 13. 2014 • - Ibo Hastings Bannor Terpenins Sets more time for additional FINALISTS, continued from page 1 tration, Colorado Department of WhenCMi: Jkcd inoO. his back«round and, *.hy Education criminal sexual conduct charge “e I have ” *>*' ‘ d° f°r fun - on ,he hc “tiered in "as,,nss su.pc"n'u"l h serving a 10- to 15-year prison t.pei'’hi criminal sexual conduct Michael Icipeinnp. 34. Hastings nlet agreement for an additional entered a l,,v • . C'l?rn County Circllil CoUrt J"<lpC. '«my M niv.ai sentenced I’erpentng March 5 to .' s; IP ISO months in prison tor the « The sentence will be s -reed concurrent to his previous sentence. V lerpcning appeared in Barry County Court v! satellite television from lhe Michigan Oepnrtnient of Corrections where he is incar­ cerated. He was found guilty of eight charges of criminal sexual conduct in November 2I0-. He previously owned ami supervised a youth home and animal rescue facility in Bellevue. Assistant Attorney General Angela Povilaiiis offered the plea agreement on the additional charge. Terpehing pleaded no con­ test to lhe additional charge. McDowell said she would follow the recommendations of the plea agreement. An additional charge of insurance fraud was dismissed. Terpcning was given credit for 514 days served in prison already. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Estate Sale Estate Sale FSTATF/MOVING SALES: In Bethel Timmer - lhe Cottage Tlou>e Antiques. 17 or (61o)q01DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRIMING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. HIDDEN IN HASTINGS ES TA IT SALE. Estate sale nt James and Zona Thomas. Wednesday. March 19th, 9am-5pm, Thursday, March 20th, 9am-5pm. numbers at Sam Wednesday. Garage and pole barn opens at 830am, 3510 Ycckley Road. Hastings. There i*> a lifetime of curiosi­ ties here. This will be such a fun sale with so much to offer; antiques, vintage, items for repurposing, books and old comic books. Many items with the popular 'industrial look”. 2 waterfall dressers, one with beveled round mirror; antique secre­ tary to be refinished, antique dresser, bead board bookcase and nice old cabinet that would make a great kitchen island, 3 iron beds including a Jennv 1 ind, vintage enamel top table, nice vintage chrome legged kitchen table with green/cream patterned top, wonderful old kitchen cupboard repurposed with old vintage kitchen table top, great for craft table; 6 vintage chrome kitchen chairs, .sever­ al other vintage/mid-centu­ ry chairs; fun local ephemera; vintage luggage, vintage men's and ladies hats and Mime vintage cloth­ ing. Very nice vintage tic quilt, scrap books and photo albums from the 30’s. Postcards, comic books, old milk bottles, lots and lots of blue canning jars (one is -13); tons ot other canning jars; several shelves of old books and magazines. Vintage Christmas items. Gun cabinet; Bol Chair Co*, power lift chair; Kenmore* cabinet model sewing machine; 2 flat screen TV's, very nice Crosley reproduc­ tion record player; full size sleep set in excellent condi­ tion. Small kitchen appli­ ances, lots of miscellaneous dishware; Mikasa and Pfaltzgraff; vintage tumblers, Lefton rose patterned snack Continued next column I HASTINGS 4 ' \ , 269-205-4900 ConVd from previous column set, linens and towels. Shark steam mop, very nice lok’do a5200 floor model meat saw for processing deer. Voice of Music tape recorder from the 50’s. Ladies and mens cloth­ ing - larger size, all in good condition. We also have an aluminum flat bottom fish­ ing boat and a boat trailer; many milk cans; vintage bathroom sink; a metal two shelf industrial bench/table; 5 industrial look low tables with steel frames and heavy wood plank tops all differ­ ent sizes thal would make great coffee tables, many large sheets of corrugated metal; stacks of wooden crates: many ladders, several large circular saw blades, many hand saws; 2 heavy 6” vices; great old hand made workbench; a drop leaf table; 3 old tackle boxes with tackle and lots of fishing poles and also ice fishing equipment. Sabre garden tractor by John Deere; Husky 21' 4 cycle snow blower, like new; old toboggan; battery’ charger; Memphis air compressor; vard and garden tools and hoses; ShopVac; old kitchen cart and a pedal hone. Manyold wood boxes and several glass gallon jars. You will nave a great time in the out­ buildings. If it thaws it will be muddy here. Family has hired daily security for the property. 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Sntntc Marie and »f'er fnd“a"on attended CMU whete he m >ioreJ in math wtth a health mmor and JF„n ,/.tching sixth through 12th eratle math al Rogent City where he also >*«me a vanity basketball coach. He said he has fortunate in the opportuntUes he was given in each of the f°ur school districts he has worked. u. . lo know Hastings when.I was hired in Lowell jn 1W5 When 1 first came to play basketball here as a head coach" he said. “And. y0l, kn ,.ou cotne into this communi>y >ou j11M, kii;d of. it’s very inviting, very welcoming Over the course of my seven Kars w and „,y five years at Cedar Springs, we competed against Hastings on a regular basic and 1 can say ' have met nothin8 but great people, had nothing but great experiences with the kids from Hastings and never have once had any type of situation where | could say. ’'Vow- lhal isn’‘ good: •baf's not something Hike.’ 1 have really been very impressed with the way the adults, the students and everyone has handled themselves " he said. “So, when this opportunity opened, ! said. ‘This is the type of Place that is a destination for me.’’’ Bush said he has two young children and is looking to become part of a community and Placing them in thc school system. . Bush said visibility at the start is thc key to establishing positive public relations in thc community. • “I need to be at places and meet people," he said. “Once 1 get to know people and they get to know me, that will really foster that devel­ opment. I am person that, you know, because of my background in coaching, athletics, and as a high school principal. 1 attend every­ thing." Bush said he has successfully communicat­ ed both a district’s problems and achieve­ ments through thc use of technology. “With technology, thc way it has evolved in the last 10 to 15 years, when people want information about a school district, they go to your website,” he said, “Your website needs to contain a lot of really good information that people can get. And, also, have information about how they can get in contact with peo­ ple. "We need to use technology and social media in way to get information and commu­ nicate with lhe public on a regular basis,” said Bush, who added that districts need to contin­ ue to send out newsletters, albeit through email on a regular basis. "We don’t believe you can communicate too much, and wc want lo find ways to leverage our technology to make sure we get information to people but at the same time, we want to create some face-toface opportunities to speak with communities, as well, and to hear them." Bush said he was involved in a successful bond campaign in Cedar Springs. “What we did is we got out, wc talked to groups and we talked to people every where," he said of the Cedar Springs bond. “We were also fortunate that fall, wc had a pretty good varsity football team, so we used those Friday night games as an opportunity to talk to peo­ ple in lhe stands, especially at the home games because our facility was aging a bit really wasn’t up to thc level of a lot of our opponents. Wc felt that if people could see the places that we were playing, it would really help us." “Wc passed the bond by a 2-1 vote, and I still say our football success was part of it; but another part was really try ing to engage our community and saying, ‘This is really what we want to do to give our kids the very best,’” he said. Carrie (Sorby) Duits is currently lhe assistant superintendent of student achieve­ ment for Weld Re-8 School District, Fort Lupton, Colo., a post she has held since July 2007. Previous experience: principal, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thomton, Colo.. December 2000 through June 2005; head of lower school. Graland Country Day School, Denver, Colo.. July 1997 through December, 2000; clinical professor, Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Thomton. Colo., August 1994 through June 1997* teacher, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton. Colo., August 1983 through June 1994; teacher, Tuba City Boarding School. Tuba City, Ariz.. August 1982 through June 1983; teacher, Graland Country Day School Denver. Colo., August 1979 through June 1982; teacher, Mattawan Consolidated Schools, Mattawan; August 1978 through June 1979. Education: bachelor of arts degree m ele­ education, Western Michigan University , 1978; ntas’«r of education tn mstmetion, Colorado State University, 1986. in CASH!; Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! H P>ck-Up AnIUbh ^2ZZ9 8 educational Poli^ sludle$’ University Of D nvcr 2003When asked about l"=r buckground and wh>' ’he is interested in >he H.“,in8S •endent pOsl r)ujls said she is a graduate of »“'ings High School «ho went °n to earn ^ehelor’s aSd master’s degrees and a PhT. she was a ,. > ..nd professor for 16 years followed by eight years as a principal and ninc years as Xsisun' s“P‘?"I'"d<n'’f my 77W Kittytbury Rd. Dciton. Ml 49046 Phono KW23-2775 gogaautppartSxGQin ice^r^S— 1 was interest* he cflrt.s jrx? orcam­ ent f nbo“ ..j have ' post. Wright« 4 "fcaran.xtutkd^ for^thei/l. "1 '*'' ',er and *’cr •’“‘■band’s love zafions that care about jn working a broad base of ,5 years- As P' in the ,U~ 'T ,haI in the superintendent’s post. yottnt- people for o'" j bave man f cimU"15^ v-ic^finJ4?0 ^cenJ0°l<ing opportunities to that working with you“ • aged budgets in ,o meet th<T lines wito? 1 ^3VC ^Cn On l^c s*^c’ levlrrshi I’*"8, l’CCI’ ?0'nB On at a developed creative P^Xj with a develeadersh.p level," she said. ’Tve really made needs of young people. orvani7-at’°n •m ^'S'On ? W“nl ,0 comc b«1' O" « Mi- oped staff as we grew *h‘ "/people- And. time basis and put all that extra energy I have meet the needs of those } •outside 'I1*” "!!?.,hc COrt“’>“nity that gave us also we worked with comm arns so our that first start. This community means n lol to agencies to develop Lj possible citmy husband and 1, and I want to be able to children can grow and be th give back and be able to provide the leader­ izens they can be all their live• }stry, jn Wright said he left the ^med rm ship that the district has been struggling with and wanting. That’s why I am here - it’s out which hc served as a youth pas spent of gratitude and desire to move the communi­ at a hospice after seven years. because ty forward. thc past 18 years in public educa hh 1 feel I received a world-class education in that is what hc really wanted to nr-.sitive Hastings, and 1 want all graduates to feel that life; that is how hc wants to have a p way, she said. impact on thc lives of children. To establish and maintain positive commu­ “Working in hospice taught me t . nity relations, Duits said it is very important only have one life, this is not a dress rt « to be visible, open and transparent. al," he said. • I feel that’s who I am when I am out — Wright said Hastings is lhe only supen very engaging with the community," she said. tendent’s post hc has applied for this year an We need lo find way to get the community that is because his wife has ties to the com­ involved, or aware of who we are and what munity. we are doing. “On a personal note, my wife has extended Duits added that she planned on joining family out here and she used to sPen^o*’^r community organizations, getting to know summers out on Podunk Lake," he said. "We key people in the community as well as legis­ have family ties here. It is a community that lators, and getting information to the commu­ is very much what I am familiar with, having nity about what tire students in the district are spent 14 years in Marshall and now' seven doing and achieving. years in Greenville. It’s a type of community As an example of successfully communi­ I am familiar with and like being a part of and cating her district’s problems or successes to getting to know the people." the community, Duits said the district To establish and maintain positive public accountability committees on which she sits relations with the community. Wright said it starts each monthly meeting with 10 "celebra­ is important for educational leaders to build tions" and upcoming events from every build­ relationships within the community and com­ ing, which are distributed through the local municate the board of education’s expecta­ newspaper as well as Facebook. tions and goals to the public. “We do a lot of things as a community to “Thai positive role means getting involved share things that arc happening in the dis­ in working with clubs and organizations," hc trict," she said. "Aside from the accountabili­ said. “But. the number one role of a superin­ ty committee, another thing I have tried to tendent is the day-to-day operations; so. in really represent what our district is accom­ order to do that, it’s about finding the balance plishing is to get to know people in power at in thc day-to-day operations but also carrying thc department of education and promote our that message out to thc community." . When asked about his experience and role district with them." Duits said she accepted her current position with bond issues. Wright said he was after it became the first in the state to be put involved in successful bond issues in both on academic watch. She said she was excited Greenville, where they needed to improve about the challenge. A few years later, when it safety and security measures and replace an was the first district in the state to get off the antiquated football stadium, and MarLee academic watch list, she was able to use her kindergarten through eighth grade school in connections at thc department of education to Marshall, where they added on to lhe gymna­ ensure that her district was recognized for the sium. “My role was on thc key leadership team achievement statewide. “1 think Hastings has a golden opportunity — getting out to thc community to spread the to become visible and stellar in thc state, not message to run focus groups to find out what just the community," she said. "Just getting was going on in the community [to deter­ those relationships built between key organi­ mine) their desires and hopes, and working zations and key individuals is really critical." with lhe architect as we explained hopes, as Duits said she has played a role in two we explained what we were going to do; and, bond elections, once as a principal working working with key constituents so they could with the superintendent to put out a flyer pro­ help us get the message out about the impor­ . moting the bond for improvements to her tance of passing this bond.” Wright said hc has been working with school; and in her current post had a more active role in a bond election that passed 65­ budget development and financial manage­ ment since the mid-1980s, when he was a 35. "There were some very deliberate, key pastor, and now as a principal. He said the 1980s were tough financial things that we did," she said. “We had a street campaign, on a very cold Saturday, with our years, similar to what thc stale is experiencing teachers association. We had a committee that now. and building budgets to meet the needs started in August, meeting bi-weekly. We cre­ of the congregation in that situation gave him ated a speakers bureau. We had very specific, a lol of experience applicable to building a clear information to give to the public as to budget for a school district. what was going to be lhe outcome of lhe bond "I have an understanding of how those election. It took a team." budgets work because of thal process.” hc Jeff Wright currently serves as the high said. "Understanding creative ways to gener­ school principal for Greenville Public ate revenues to meet programing needs and to Schools, a position he has held since July be creative to go out and seek those 2010. resources." Previous experience: elementary principal, Wright said his high school had to reduce Greenville Public Schools, August 2008 its budget by $300,000 t2 1/2 years ago. through July 2010; MarLee School (kinder­ “Our number one priority, when we went garten through eighth grade), Marshall, into those budget-cut measures — what is August 2003 through August 2008; sixth, going to cause the least impact to our stu­ seventh and eighth grade teacher, MarLee dents?" School, August 1999 through August, 2003; In addition, Wright said his district looked fourth and fifth grade teacher, /Mbion Public at ways to reduce thc impact to staff through Schools, August 1997 through August 1999; job sharing, swinging hours and changing bereavement care coordinator. Good health insurance contributions to maintain Samaritan Hospice Care, Battle Creek, April programing for students. 1993 through August 1995; minister, United “That all came through a collective, collab­ Methodist churches in Benton Harbor. orative discussion," he said. Stevensville and Stockbridge. Thc second round of interviews, will be Education: bachelor of arts degree in urban conducted in the multi-purpose room of development, Michigan State University, Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St1982; Garrett Evangelical Theological Hastings. at the following dates and times: Seminary, master’s of divinity, 1988; teaching •Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m , Jeff Wright. certificate. Spring Arbor University, 1997;, • Wednesday, March 19. 7 p.m.. Peter master of arts in educational leadership,, Bush. WMU. 2003. • Friday, March 21,7 p.m. Carrie Duits. education." “ °f Cncrpy “nd P,Assion for Deputies investigate vehicle break-ins Barry County Sheriffs deputies are ask­ ing for assistance from anyone who may nvi'rniphW; jCar<* any<hing suspicious So u"y’ Marth 8- in,“ Sunday, vehicle break.imO<Xllan<1 Con“rni"8 fl'« Call 269 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 to place your Hastinos Banner classified ad nM:J 1 presented . hl .l( ihe Sheriffs officers reported five vehicles A^hc Xh cyientercd a"d rcn’°«dAll thc selucles were parked in driveways along Broadway, Franklin and East Thatcher streets in Woodland None of lhe vehicles were reportedly locked, and no damage to vehicles was reported. Officers say only cash was taken from the vehicles. Anyone who has any information is encouraged to call thc Barry County Sheriff’s Department. 269-948-4801. �_ prte 13 Bull kills farm worker in Baltimore Township by Julie Maknrewfcz Stall Writer,\ 41-year-old farm worker was killed by a bull on a farm on Brogan Road off M-37 in Baltimoro Township Thursday afternoon. The victim was identified as Alicia Avalos Rebolledo Barr) Count) Sheriff Dar Leaf said officers were called to thc farm about 2:12 pm Family members and other workers at thc scene were reportedly trying to revive the vic- lint, but after several attempts she was pro­ nounced dead at tho scene. The bull was secured ami removed from the area, according to Leaf. Leaf said this is a very unusual accident and something he's not seen before Hastings Fire Department. Men') EMS and the sheriff’s department all responded to the scene. The incident remains under investigation. No further information was available. -naR DIARY of 1896’ c°nt'nued from page 9 ... Willie camc fam ihe few n,in< .r'wi ■"she BupliM ■ vrn *cI1 A 1 ' ? K t Umwini|)n| (1, church . v of ’n,ne and "rote n Blamhe » lo mg. 1 letter and sent Co^'X „nd I d on<. to her molh ’ ‘Tr Pr'"r"’' \umxn- Mrs- Bugbee and Mrc here 1 'C\ ' Ci,rI*»'er ‘-^"papers and plu>t<£ with her. ± ”ll take them to the for -^OmaSSMXM^’ K>le Chnsten-Ray Branch. 31, of Richland was sentenced March 5 in Barn Counly Circuit Court to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of larceny. The last three months of his jail sentence will be sus­ pended as long as hc successfully completes thc county's Swift and Sure Sanctions pro­ gram. In addition, he is to receive cognitive behavior therapy, substance abuse counsel­ ing, and attend AA/Narcotics Anonymous meetings five times per week. Branch will serve 48 months of probation and must pay $1,948 in court fines and costs. He entered a plea agreement Jan. 22. Additional charges of assault with a weapon, two counts of armed robbery and a charge of resisting or assaulting a police officer were dismissed by thc prose­ cuting attorney’s office. Branch was also given credit for 165 days already served in jail. * Leonard Earl Fulford, 45, Hastings, plead­ ed guilty to one count of a controlled sub­ stance and maintaining a drug house as a sec­ ond or subsequent offense. Barry’ County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell sen­ tenced Fulford March 5 to six months in the county jail and ordered him to serve 12 months of probation. He was given credit for one day in jail, and the remainder of his jail term will be suspended with probation.*44e was ordered to attend AA/NA three limes per week and pay $798 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of possession of mari­ juana was dismissed. Raymond Lee Ugianskis, 31, Wayland, was sentenced March 6 in Barry County Circuit Court for failure to register on the sex offender registry'. Judge McDowell sentenced him to sene two months in jail, with credit for two months served. Hc was also ordered to pay $198 in court fines and costs. Angelo John Amalio. also known as Angelo Gustavo Amalio, 40, Hastings, was sentenced March 12 to 12 months in jail for failure to pay child support. His jail sentence will be suspended with credit given for 28 days served. He was also ordered to serve 60 months of probation and pay court fines and restitution of $51,258. Curtis Lee Pulman. 36, Kalamazoo, plead­ ed guilty to second-degree child abuse He was sentenced March 6 in Barry County Circuit Court to six months in jail, with cred­ it for 17 days served. His jail term will be served on an electronic tether system. He also was ordered to sene 60 months of probation and pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. In addition, he was ordered to have no contact with the victims, receive mental health assessments and counseling as recommended. A second charge of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree was dismissed. Broken light leads to police report speeding at 81 miles per hour. When the man finally stopped, he told the officer he didn’t realize thc officer was behind him and attempting to stop him. The driver was booked into the Barry' County Jail. A Nashville man reported he’s had repealed incidents of a broken light in his bam. The 73-year-old man told sheriff’s deputies the light has been smashed at least four times since November. He called police to his home in the 8000 block of East M-79 March 2 to report the light was bro­ ken again. Elderly shopper arrested for not paying for medicine Stranger walks in to woman’s home A 27-year-old Delton woman reported an unknown man walked into her home March 6 without permission. Thc woman told sheriff’s deputies she did not know the man and when hc went into thc house, she asked him to leave. Thc man left without incident, and the woman locked her doors and called police. The incident was reported about 7:30 p.m. Thc woman told police she believed the man may have been drinking. Brief high-speed chase ends with arrest After about a four-minute pursuit, a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy arrested a 24-year-old Delton man for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, fleeing and eluding police, driving while his license had been suspended, and two outstanding war­ rants. The chase began about 8:40 p.m. March 6 on Banfield Road near Groat Road. Eventually, the driver stopped on Bristol Road near Manning Lake Road. During the pursuit, the officer noted speeds reaching more than 80 miles per hour. Thc officer initially tried lo stop the driver for An employee at Walmart in Hastings reported an alleged shoplifter was being held after trying to take three bottles of Prevacid from the store without paying for them. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the store just before noon March 9. The 81-year-old female customer was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. Police found the three bottles of Prevacid in the woman’s vest pocket. She reportedly told police she took thc medicine because she couldn’t afford to pay for it. Officers at the jail also found $320 cash in the woman s pocket. The medicine was val­ ued al $24.84. Hit and run accident lands man in jail Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 71-year-old Delton man after a reported hit-and-run accident near Banfield and Osborne roads After the accident, lhe driver who was hit followed the Delton man. Police found thc Delton man on Scott Park Road and arrest­ ed him for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and failing to stop and identify after a property damage accident. The driv­ er told police he believed someone threw something at his truck, but he did not stop There was damage to the man’s truck l he incident wasreported shortly before 8 p.m March 5. The driver was arrested and booked into the Barry’ Counly Jail. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to thc Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 for more information. „ b « beautiful day todayi, a washJ part Of the things. A_!»» »« lady came long a begging ioday. 1 ga« her 25 cents. She said her daughter w» Wt three children two girls and a M hey h;ld juy 'ame across lhe ocean and h,„g S|)c has nothing. 1 went to Mrs. Carpenters a few minutes. Sam Andrew* an wy here all the forenoon and Alzina went off with them to her place where Mr. Ritter lives. She did not Ket back till night. Sarah Silcox here and brought me some sour milk and I got 3 I/2 lbs. of butter of her. Leta and Lora here when Dock came after the mail. ey rode home with him They brought home their books. They said that they was not going td school for Genevieve, they think, has got thc diph. thcria. A. Mr. Ritter here tonight to sec Alzina. Henry Benson is moving cn t0 l?0l4 ' Hnstin9s Banner - Thursday. March Henson’s farm. Luta Armstrong got my mail ’?r me tonight. I got my History of Cripple L reek tonight. A peddler here today but he did not pet in. Alzina has gone again tonight, off " iih a man, I guess to a meeting. Tuesday. March 1(1 Birdie Merlau’s birthday, 24 years old. Mr. Oren Hughes’ wagon broke through lhe ice in Hallie Lake today. Alzina finished her wash­ ing today. Charles Armstrong came here today to get some com to Tips. Leta and Lora came down with Dock to get their books, the school has closed for two weeks, .so the girls said. Genevieve and Lavem have both got •'ore throats. It snowed quite a lot last night but it i.s real pleasant today. Mr. Silcox here and got his little jug and plate and towel. I paid him for thc butter, 42 cts. Mr. Ritter here to sec Alzina. Lot of men here to sec about the creamery. The health officers was up town today and put up notices of diphtheria over John Cairns store door and wont let John Cairns come in his store and have closed the schools for two weeks. Mrs. Cahill here to try on my dress waist, blue flannel, and she pieced out my dress sleeves that Ida Damon made. I knit a half finger on my black coral yam stockings and toed out the toe. Have got them all done. Dr. Hyde here tonight. He brought my mail. I got a lot of stamps by mail from Chicago. They belong to Nettie Hyde, lhe book did not come. I got my stilegraph. Dock says school will begin tomorrow morn­ ing. Another lb. of coffee today. 25 cts. Wednesday, March 11 It is pleasant, but real cold. Hany and Lizzie and her little girl. Alice here. Alice brought me her picture and I gave Lizzie 1id-n‘‘lhwafd mine. Harry’ Jones came and P‘ J |a.v of the interest on lhe GC° F Mortgage. 151 dollars 4 and ‘j Cairns is not so well uxlay0 Mclxay went down to Caims un^jn:) and stay there with the sick ones- 1 aI1d a Bran-tetter here tonight. Mr. Hdr get . of men went to the Bailie La^ wagon out of the lake where it ’’rO h:>r> yesterday and had to leave it tbcrv es came near to a drowning. I bey brt’k4, thc tugs and got the horses out. ffic through and they took a rope and 1 horse’s collar and drew it out with horse. Thursday, March 12 Rosier It snowed a little today. George • came here with Dr Hyde’s horses an and got thal big load of my corn t . brought to me. I gave it to him for I cou sell it. It had laid out in thc field and the and rain and mud and it was all mould. - * Addie and Mrs Lucy Carpenter and Depru.sler was all here tonight. L« Genevieve Cairns is very low with dipl’-then- • They don’t think that she will live. My hca feels real bad today. Alzina done a little morc ironing today, just for her. It took her t*° days. The creamery men all collected today again. Mrs. Ball is in for it too. Susie brought me a quart can of milk tonight. She will com­ mence lo move one load tomorrow then they will go next day, Saturday. Wil! Havins drew me a load of my wood today. Ijivcm Cairns is . belter. The creamery is a going to be down by Mr. Norris’ south of Prairieville. (To be continued) Land preservation is confusing ground for county board by Doug VanderLaan Editor Barry County Commissioners tried to vote — over and over T uesday — on a resolution endorsing a vision statement for land preser­ vation as presented by representatives of thc Agriculture Preservation Board. four-point plan outlining the group’s mission to educate the community on the importance of a self­ sustaining Farmland and Open Space Preservation program was presented at last week’s committee-of-the-wholc meeting by the group’s secretary’. Joy Ellen Mulder. “I’ve learned that pre-packaged programs don’t work,’’ said Commissioner Ben Geiger of the /XPB’s proposed four-point mission plan. “We need to divide This plan up into parts and have discussion cn each of them. If we vote on this now, we’re just going down the same road we’ve gone down before.” It’s been a long and winding road. Discussion on amending an existing agricul­ tural preservation ordinance to include a newopen space preservation ordinance has been kicking up dust for more than six years. “We’ve come to this board many times with absolutely good plans,’’ countered APB President Paul Wing, “and you've turned them down. And, when you don’t want a plan, it gets tom down with confusion.” That tactic seemed to be working well Tuesday. First. Snow withdrew the motion to approve thc four-point plan. "1 object.” Geiger responded. “Thai’s exactly what we’ve done in the past.” “Then put something on the tabic,” chal­ lenged Snow, to which Geiger proposed that the matter be tabled until May, allowing lhe APB to provide several menu options from which the board could choose to approve. Thai motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson, which only led to continued protracted discussion and a twist Bowling Scores Senior Citizens Butterfingers 67.5-40.5; Ward’s Friends 67.5-40.5; Rosie's 66.5-41.5; Sun Risers 63.5­ 44.5; Pin Seekers 6147: Has Beens 57-51; King Pins 56.5-51.5; Early Risers 54-54; M&M’s 52.5-55.5; Just Having Fun 50-58; Jan’s Team 42-66. Women’s Good Games and Series - E. Dunham 175-441; B. Maker 169; R. Murphy 170470; E. Ulrich 176; G. Mcaney 162; P. Arends 146-411; K. Keeler 150443; B. Benedict 142; C. Stuart 159; N. Boniface 167; J. Shurlow- 155; G. Scobey 167; J. Gasper 189. Men’s Good Games and Series - D. Dimmers 201-522; K. Schantz 169; R. Hart 179444; D. Kiersey 184; M. Saldivar 185­ 516; L. Markley 155; W. Madden 187; B. Keeler 245; L. Brandt 206: E Vining 258-616; C. Atkinson 163; L. Dunn 160463; B. Akers 226. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 68-32; Eye & ENT 6040; Brush Works Painting 58428; Boniface Construction 5248; Delton Suds 47-53. Good Games and Series Women - F. Smith 159; B. Smith 181-480; N. Potter 163427; L. Elliston 185421; J. Rice 202-237; A. Tasker 146; J. Shurlow 155; N. Boniface 184; D. Huver 192-509. Good Games and Series Men - B. Terry 228-636. Monday Mixerettcs Nashville Chiropractic 65-3le; Kent Oil 64­ 36; Dean’s Dolls 58.5-37.5; Creekside Growers 5248; Dewey’s Auto Body 50.5­ 49.5. * Games to be made up. Good Games and Series • P- Fowler 164­ 442; S. Dunham 192-483; N. Potter 153; K. Eberly 195-536; V. Carr 199-546; B. Anders 154: S, Nash 149426; C. Hurless 180; T. Redman 139-395; N. Goggin* 172472. Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 77; HapP) Hoo*ers 55; Bowling Shoes 51 1/2; The incrcdibowls 49 1/2; The Wild Bunch 47 Ore«z 45 1/2; Why So Serious 40. Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Becker 194-541; S. VanDenBurg 182-533; K. Genther 173-466; S. Craven 141. Men’s Good Games and Series - E. Stora 246-602; R. Craven 183-530; A. Stora 189­ 506; J. Shoebridge 175-500; Jy. Shoebridge 171-469; B. Heath 182465; S. Jewell 156­ 430; D. McKee 256; F. Glass 185; T. Santana 174. Tuesday Trios C&N Girls 60.543.5; Team 1 * 6040; Look Ins. 570-50; Coleman Agency 56.5-53.5; CBV 52-47; Broadway BP 5043; Sue’s Team 48-51; LO-K-T1ON 3* 47-53; Team Turkey 44-60; Team 10* 23-77. * Games to be made up. High Game - Shirlee V. 200; Renee B. 182; KimC. 174. High Scries - Shirlee V. 564; Kim C. 503; Renee B. 461. Tuesday Night Mixed J-Bar 64; Carl’s Soft Water 49.5; Boyce Milk Haulers 48; Hurless Machine 46.5. High Game - D. Benner 247; D Thierry 216; R. Furlong 202, D. Wilkins 188; B. Smith 183; M. Burd 170; Sis 167. High Series - D. Wilkins 527; M. Burd 457. Thursday Angels Cathy’s Cut & Curl 65-39: Moore's Apts. 58.5-45.5; Varney’s Const 52-52; Miller Farm Repair 48-56; Family Tree Medical 42.5-61.5; Hastings Bowl 4242. High Games and Series - J. Moore picked up th 4-6-7 split; S. Gates 154; D. McCollum 197-534; J. Moore 148; S. Owen 149; N. Tavlor 140; D. Staines 203; P. McDiarmid 167; J. Gasper 189; T. Dickinson 149; M. Weiler 167; B. Brown 174; C. Cooper 191; M. Miller 153. Thursday Majors Hastings Bowl 67-37; Muff Divers 60.5­ 43 5- Old Men 54-50; Red Rockets 52-52; Arens Utwn 51-53; HDR 45.5-58.5; Pocket Pounders 45 59; C&N Healing 41-63. High Game and Scries • J. Smith 214-231­ 192-637; G. Gonzales 211; M. Miller 202; D. Gonzales 208; M-Arens 211; D. Smith 111 214; B. Burke 213; B. Kelley 202; J. Wanland 259; D. I liar 201; R. Furlong 214; C. Micel 245-601; J. Arens 258; B. Varney 231; A. Russell 162; M. Brownlee 213; D. Dimmers 215; M. Magoon 216; R. O’Keefe 266; H. Moore 200; D. Lambert 223; R. Guild 243. when Geiger called the question, requiring lhe board to vote on whether to continue dis­ cussion. Though commissioners Jon Smelker. Stolsonburg. Geiger, and Gibson voted in favor, with Dull and Snow in opposition, the matter could not pass because rules require a two-thirds majority vote of elected commis­ sioners. Because Vice Chair Jim DeYoung was again absent, thc required majority could not be reached, and the verbal ordeal contin­ ued. “Let’s have something so we can educate lhe public on the value of this,” said Snow, providing a personal example of how open land is often sold to developers by owners who need to sell their properties to fund their retirement. Referring to the requested but unknown amount of seed money that the APB is seeking. Snow' pointed out thal the board provided seed money to airport expansion efforts that now are self-sustaining. “These people gel three years to see if they can make it work,” said Snow, before Stolsonburg voiced his opposition. _ “There are thousands upon thousands of acres being preserved m Barry County |through existing land preservation efforts],” said Stolsonburg. “We don’t need another program.” Snow, with Dull’s second, then forwarded lhe motion lo move discussion on the fourpoint plan lo May. to which Geiger responded it was “too ambiguous." “But it’s your motion,” pointed out Stolsonburg. /Xfter temporarily tabling the motion to take up the court security discussion (sec related story), Geiger began composition of a new motion to allow land preservation dis­ cussion to occur on three fronts. When lhe board moved to complete the remaining parts of Tuesday’s agenda. Geiger continued to compose, even after the meeting agenda was completely addressed, and the room waited. “These few moments of scribbling may save us months of heartache," quipped Geiger, who still could only gamer a 4-2 approval vote. Under the approved resolution, lhe board will discuss in May land preserva­ tion in three segments: The intent to adopt an open space ordinance; the removal of the point appraisal system in evaluating proper­ ties for agricultural preservation; and die intent to prohibit general fund dollars from supporting a farmland preservation and open space ordinance. In other business, the hoard: • /Xpproved lhe reappointments of Shirley Barnum and Richard Patterson to the zoning board of appeals and the reappointments of Clyde Morgan and Robert Vanderbough to the planning commission. • Approved an upward price revision to lhe tract index tee scheduled assessed by the ag­ ister of deeds. • Approved tentative contract agreements with tour counly employee groups providing I percent wage scale increases and an addi­ tional 1.5 percent increase effective Oct. 1. • Received annual report presentations from Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman and Drain Commissioner Russ Yaryer • Approved $66,567 in claims, $1,978,875 in pre-paid invoices, and $6,914 in comnti* sioners payroll. • Approved a resolution calling on thc gov­ ernor and the state legislature to fully lund all public roads in the state. . Commissioners will meet as a committee of lhe whole Tuesday. March 18. beginning at 9 a.m. in their meeting chamber* at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., Halting*- �p H " Thursday. M«eh t 3. 2014 - The Hastings Banner — Lions win first district championship in 18 y&rs Maple Valley's varsity boys basketball team celebrates its Class C District championship after knocking off Galesburg-Augusta in the district final at Galesburg-Augusta Friday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley senior guard Micah Bromley flies towards lhe hoop for two points dur­ ing the second quarter of Friday’s Class C District Final at Galesburg-Augusta High School. (Photo by Breit Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor All lhe Lions have taken turns being the star. That’s the way they like it. Senior guard Samuel Benedict owned the First live minutes Friday, tn the Class C boys* basketball district final at Galesburg-Augusta High School. Benedict secured the basketball after a missed shot by the Porterville Vikings on their first possession of the game, then rocketed a long outlet pass to teammate Anthony Mahler for a lay-up. Maple Valley scored thc game’s first ten points, and led 13-2 after Benedict knocked down his third three-pointer in the game’s first five minutes. The Lions (19-4) won their first district championship since 1996, topping the Vikings 65-48. “It’s crazy.” said Benedict, who finished with a game-high 19 points. “We planned on getting here and winning this all season. We just had to work hard. Hard work pays off.” “We came together as a team (this season), finally got family involved.” Benedict said. “We started bonding a little bit more than on the court, .started hanging out together off the court and becoming more like a team rather than individuals.” Benedict was part of a trio of seniors who really got the work done for lhe Lions Friday. Senior exchange-student Luis MartinezFernandez had 14 pointy. lowering above all of the Potterville players in the paint. He dill a solid job of rebounding and protecting the basket at the other end of the floor. Senior guard Micah Bromley had 14 points as well, including an 8-of-10 performance at the free throw line in the fourth quarter. “We don’t have that one guy you can just shut down." Bromley said. "Wc have six scor- Maple Valley guard Sam Benedict keeps a close eye on Potterville guard Sam Traver at center-court during Friday’s Class C District Final at <3alesburg-Augusta'.High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ers on our team, so if one guy is not feeling it someone else is going to be feeling it. That’s why we’ve golfen so far. That’s why we’ve been so successful." While the Lions got a big early lead, they never completely put away lhe Vikings until the very end. Offensive rebounding was a big part of Potterville staying in thc game. The Vikings got their first six points of the second quarter thanks to offensive rebounds. Potterville trailed just 15-11 two minutes into the second quarter, but that was as close as thc Vikings would ever get. The Lions rallied to stretch their advantage lo 28-16 by the half, thanks in part to a buzzer-beating jumper by Bromley. The Vikings never quit. Maple Valley led 36-26 heading into the fourth quarter, but saw that lead cut down to six points in lhe first 61 seconds of the period and down to 38-33 when Potterville senior Jordan Wenzlick hit the first of his four three-pointers in lhe fourth quarter. Most of those threes just helped the Vikings stay within striking distance though as the Lions went I6-of-2() from the free throw line in the final six minutes. They were 21-of 26 for (he game. Wenzlick finished with a team-high 17 points for Potterville. Sam Traver added 13 points for the Vikings. Behind lhe top three for Maple Valley, Mahler had six. points and /Xndrew Brighton and Austin Gonser had four apiece. The Lions advanced to Monday’s Class C Regional Semifinal at Jonesville High School, where they knocked off Adrian Madison. Adrian Madison defeated Addision 52-46 in the Class C District Final which lhe Trojans’ hosted Friday. “I’ve got three seniors thal have been here for three years," said Maple Valley head coach Christopher Ewing. "’Hie first year of my coaching they had a taste of the (district) semifinals and last year we got a taste of the (district) finals. They knew at the beginning of the season, these guys are a very goal ori­ ented team, from the (opening) game against Constantine to now. they wanted this. Before thc game we handed out PayDays. Alter all that hard work, it’s time for pay. These guys, they just work hard every day at practice. They know what they want and they’re going to go get it.” It wasn’t an easy road to thc district final. The Lions were 3-0 against the opponents they faced in the first two rounds, during the regular season, but played tight contests with thc Galesburg-Augusta Rams and Springport Spartans during the regular season. The Lions topped thc Spartans 46-35 in the district semifinal Wednesday at GalesburgAugusta High School. Gonser was thc scoring star thal night, pouring in 15 points. Bromley added 12 points and Martinez-Fernandez had seven to go’with a team-high nine rebounds. The Lions trailed 21-18 at lhe half, but ratcheted up the defensive pressure coming out of the locker room and knocked down some big shots. A pair of three-pointers by Bromley and one from Benedict sparked a 9-0 run lo start the second half for thc Lions. They outscored the Spartans 12-4 in the third quarter and did­ n’t trail again. Springport would battle back to gel within three with about two and a half minutes to play in lhe ball game, but Mahler knocked down a three-pointer to give the Lions a bit more breathing room. Austin Ward paced Springport with 11 points in the loss. Lions beat Madison, play in regional final tonight by Brett Bremer Sports Editor When his foes are the biggest. Maple Valley senior foreign exchange-student Luis Martinez-Fernandez has played the biggest. Martinez-Fernandez won the battle in thc paint with Adrian Madison’s 6-7 junior center Prince Benson in Monday’s Class C Regional Semifinal at Jonesville High School, pushing thc Lion varsity boys’basketball team into the regional finals for the first lime since 1996. Martinez-Fernandez had 25 points and 15 rebounds in lhe Lions’ 61-54 victory over the Trojans. "Every time, if there’s a challenge he’s ready for it." said Lion head coach Christopher Ewing, who’s team improved to 20-1 with the victory. “When we went against Pennficld we told him it was going lo be lhe (Ryan) Lowe and Martinez show' and he stepped up there. We go against Parchment and he did the same thing. Every lime wc give him a goal for the day. that’s what he docs. We have to work on him ft lot during prac­ tice. but he’s very determined at practice to be thal guy that’s going to step up and be in a big role. He’s just really stepped up, every moment we have to go against a big guy he’s Maple Valley senior center Luis Martinez-Fernandez works to get a shot off in the paint against Madison junior center prince Benson during the second hall Monday at Jonesville High School. got his fifth foul,” said Madison head coach Jeff Webster. "You take him out of our middle of our defense and that’s a big hole. I think the combination of him fouling out and their abil­ ity to knock down some big shots Number five (Andrew Brighton) hit some huge threes. He hadn’t been on my radar. He hadn’t been shooting like that. Credit to him. He hit some big shots. "Il came down lo, I think we rushed some possessions when they went on a run and built too big a deficit to overcome late in lhe fourth." Brighton hit two threes in lhe game, and another long jump shot from just inside the line, finishing with 14 points. ’Die Lions also got 12 points' from Micah Bromley and five each from Anthony Mahler and Austin Gonser. The two teams had been neck-and-neck all evening until that late run by the Lions. , A 14-8 Lion lead in lhe opening minutes of the second quarter was the biggest advantage by either team until the fourth quarter. The Lion lead was down to 22-21 at the half. Madison took its first lead of thc second half when senior Collin Slates tipped in an offensive rebound with 5:16 left in the third quarter. Slates drained a three-pointer on the Trojans’ next possession to give his team its biggest lead of the game at 31 -26. Slates led all scorers with 26 points in the ball game. Keegan Sweet added ten points for lhe Trojans and Benson finished with eight. Maple Valley rallied though, with the help of the first of Brighton’s threes, to lead 40-37 going into lhe fourth quarter Brighton’s second three gave the Lions a 45-41 lead with 6:11 lo play after a Sweet three pulled his team within one. The Lion victory' ended a 16-game winning streak by the Trojans, who end lhe year 18-4. Nfaple Valley faces Hillsdale tonight at 7 p.m. in the Class C Regional Final at Jonesville High School, in a game which was postponed from Wednesday. Hillsdale (23-1) downed Hanover-Horton (20-3) 53-44 in the second regional semifinal Monday at Jonesville. "My guys have really stepped up during the last six games of the season and right here through this run in the tournament," Ewing said. “They’re stepping up and they’re mak­ ing the free throws, the things that we work on every day in practice. They’re stepping up and they’re doing it.” 'Hie Lions’ 20 victories matches lhe 20 vic­ tories by the 1996 team, which won the .school’s last regional title. • I Maple Valley looking for JV softball coach Maple Valley High School is in lhe process of looking for a new JV softball coach. Anyone interested in lhe head coaching position should send a letter of interest to ath­ letic director Duska Brumm via email at dbronuntu mv.s.kl 2.mi.us or by mail at Maple Valley High School, 11090 Nashville Hwy Vermontville, Ml 49096. (Photo by Brett Bremer) dicrc. In (he big momcnts s diere. The problem lor die Trojans was that Benson wasn’t there in e,‘d. In a battle lor a ,0°* ball with I ion .senior forward Austin Gonser, Benson was whistled for a bump alo"B the baseline. picking “P ,<>U' 3 minutes .V seconds toplay he It Was the third tout lie picked up in a ^^iZnle Valley junior guard Andrew Brighton pushes past pressure from Adrian . NOfan Anschuetz during the fourth quarter of Monday's Class C Regional , nt Jonesville High School. (Photo by Breit Bremer) Sernif'nal a ■m'Xs’'led 49 •15 al that point, then went on « ’-2 mn over thc nest 2:15 to put the h.dl- ■■|t'hink>ihe tide re.dlv turned when Henson See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs ’ J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �pM* 0 • Il ThoHastings HastngsBanner Banner ——Thursday, Thursday,Maron March is», 13» inn (70 ** up just short against Raiders by• Brvfl Brrmcr Sports Editor Hastings hoped to wear down the Raiders over tunc Portland knew thc Saxons would eventual­ ly figure out how to get past its defensive pressure. Both of those things happened, but Portland was so much better than the Saxons before they did that the Raiders were able to hold on for a 4944 victory in the Class B District Semifinal at Ionia High School Wednesday. Portland outscored the Saxons 16-4 in the opening quarter, then got a three-pointer from Spencer Palmer on the first possession of the second quarter to up its lead to 19-4. Thc Saxons rallied to pull within a point early m thc thinl quarter, then after the Raiders bumped their advantage back up to nine points later in the third, the Saxons whit­ tled it down to one point again midway through the fourth quarter. Hastings was never able lo pull in front or pull even though. “The biggest thing to take away from tonight is that it was the hardest they played all year." said Hastings head coach Steven Storrs. “1 think if we would have play ed with that intensity throughout thc year there would haw been three or four more games that we would have been in right down to the finish, and gotten that experience. We had one or two games all year that came down to lhe end like that, so it was kind of a new situation for us to be that way. I thought we handled it pretty w ell. We just gave up way too many points in the first quarter to try to fight back with. With a couple guys out injured and our bench being shortened, guys played a lot of minutes.’’ Being that the season is over with a loss spurred the Saxons’ up-tick in intensity, but Storrs also thought that just being smarter ball players at this point in the season allowed for his guys to play more instinctually rather than worrying so much about lhe X’s and O’s. Some of that more technical stuff was coming more naturally Wednesday. Jon Wilcox scored six straight points for ... , ctpnoed . , .son (Williams) stepped im up ftn n,gh’ ( rd Hinde some huge buckets lor us U) offense nv |he eiul. keep 11/seaiorx wbo plajed their |ast “,or. " can go out with their heads held game, »"-’? v ‘ " had d>c hall down l»o n,C • I ' ,"if niinuien lo play, but turned the three and a Hasting* a couple b''n,"'cr^ X the final 50 of thrce-punitrs oi down three- jrK shooting die ball a|j .. « •*» * ’ 't A J- * - 0$ ?3 t -v I J ' i- thiWT0^ ™^b| .. S1(irrs 5Md. ,hin|( waXrt Of Hie first quarter. we Were in imidawd going into lhe P»">' »nd when ■!. realized if they’d co in there andI hej wenl L dX »i'h i they did all nghI don., “P,w”f wc made * sho1 °U'S'd<S cif*> U Behind Wilcox for lhe Saxons. Cole Harden had II points. 1’eler ten points and Zach McMahon and Williams findied with four each. Hasting* ends the season with a record of „ Hastings’ Cole Harden is bumped by Portland's .Sam Goodman as he tries to get by him along the baseline during the first quarter of Wednesday s Class B District Semifinal at Ionia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Saxons early in thc fourth quarter, cutting a 39-32 Raider lead down to 39-38. Wilcox led Hastings with 12 jx>ints. He was one of six Saxon seniors who played their final game Wednesday. Most of them were seeing their first postseason action “Jon played amazing tonight." Storrs said “He gave up probably at least 50 pounds and a couple inches and battled against them all “I felt good about the start, said Portland head coach Dave Pettit. "I fell Hkc we were re illv good defensively, our half-court trap and 'our length caused them some problems. Then I’ve seen them play a couple limes live and a couple times on film, we knew they’d figure it out. They’re smart. I hey’re verypatient. They're very sound defensively. They’re not going to let you run away from them, and we don't have the kind of team that’s going to turn it up and play 94 feet either. Other teams may be able to do that to them, we just don't have that kind of team. We’re big and we try to get the ball inside." 6-6 junior center Zach Gustafson led the Raiders, scoring 17 points. Portland also got 12 points from Bryant Pettit, who hit three threes. Brodie VanRipcr added seven points and Sam Goodman had six. Portland (13-8) advanced to the district final where it fell to Wayland Union 70-45. . - * •J ‘ 7 Saxon senior forward Jon Wilcox rises above Portland's Spencer Palmer to get a shot off early in the second quarter of Wednesday’s Class B District Semifinal at Ionia High School (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikings have big emblems with Wildcat pressure against lhe press it’s easy lay-ups,” said by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood head coach Wayne Piercefield. Tlie Wildcats went right inside to 6-6 star “It’s frustrating for the guys and frustrating junior center Lacey James after winning the for thc coaches.The looks that we had and thc process we wanted to break the press with, the opening lip Wednesday. James missed his first shot in lhe lane, looks were there. Some of it was execution. pulled down the offensive rebound and .pul it Some of it was us. They just jumped it. and back up for two points. they’re so long and so athletic that it was Hc finished with just seven points, but it there, but it’s only there for a short tune and wasn’t offense that won the Wayland Union then thal w indow is closed. “I was proud of the guys . 1 don't think thej varsity boys’ basketball team its Class B District Semifinal contest against Lakewood gave up. 1 think they gave me everything they at Ionia High School by the score of 69-45. It had for 32 minutes, every guy I put on the was w hat happened next. floor. It would have been really easy just to Lakewood was whistled for a five-second fold your tent and call it a night and just get violation trying to inbound lhe ball following beat by 40 or 50 points. We didn’t give up." thal first bucket. Wayland’s furious full-court The Wildcat lead was as many as 29 points pressure caused major problems for lhe in the third quarter. Vikings most of the evening*. Dilon Aten led the Wildcats with 22 points, The Wildcats went on a 20-2 run to start lhe knocking down four three-pointer*. Wayland game, led 38-20 at the half, and forced anoth­ also got ten points from Zack Nieuwkoop. er five second violation on the Vikings' first eight from Keagan Ritz-Smith and seven each chance to inbound thc ball in the second half. from James and Avery Hudson. "Right away their press hurt us. We ran “They’re the best team we played all year. right into the teeth of their press and we 1 think the only other comparable team is turned it over, and when you tum it over Williamston, as far as the length and the alh- Lakewood senior guard Nate Kauffman (14) works the ball up against Wayland’s pressure during the first half of Wednesday’s Class B District Semifinal in Ionia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) leticism and just the number of athletes they can throw at you." Lakewood cut that 29-poinl Wildcat lead Lakewood junior Colin O'Mara pushes lhe ball ahead as Wayland’s Mitchell Dykstra closes in from the back side near mid-court Wednesday. (Photo by Brett down to as few as 22 points. Piercefield said his team did ail it could preparing for lhe Wildcat pressure, running press-break drills against seven and eight defenders, running no-dribble press-break exercises and more. ‘ ’ “(We were) doing a lot of different press stuff to try and make it harder than it’s really going to be in the game and lo put them in tougher situations. We did a drill every day, the guys hated it and I would have hated it, where it was just 5-on-5 full-court press and then we put a sophomore every' 15 feet.” The sophomores could move horizontally on the court, but not vertically. “Every time you thought you got by some­ body. there was another three guys right there," Piercefield said. “As the week went along we started to break it better and better. We can’t simulate (Wayland’s) length though. We can’t simulate their athleticism. We can put a lol of bodies out there, but we’re not 6­ 6 with long arms." Colin O’Mara led lhe Lakewood attack with 11 points. He hit three threes. Evan Knapp knocked down two threes, and fin­ ished with nine points, l he Vikings also got seven points from Kaleb Makley and five from Joseph Parks. The Vikings end lhe vear w ith a record of 5-14. Bremer) Great performances at Hastings Bowl Justin Wanland of Hastings rolled an 804 series March 5 at Hastings Bowl, making it only the second one bowled at Hastings Bowl. Ben Bowman rolled his second 300 game, and the seventh of lhe season at Hastings Bowl. March 5. Don Snyder rolled the sixth 300-game of the season at Hastings Bowl. Feb. 26 �Page 16 - Thursday, March 13. 2014 - The Hastings Banner First HHS expo more than doubles expectations More than 120 vendors share information or sell food, crafts and merchandise in the two gymnasiums at Hastings High School. , (Photo by Rebecca Maurer) The silent auction includes more than 200 items and services, raising nearly $8,000 for the high school PTO. The first Hastings High Schcxil (HHS) Expo Saturday was a success — more than doubling expectations, according to organiz­ ers. The high school PTO raised $12,000 from booth fees, a silent auction and more. Tite money will start a seed fund for new lockers and to help fund additional classroom supplies, said PTO member Mary- Rivett, who helped organiz.e the expo. She said organizers initially had hoped to raise $5,000. “I really had no idea what to expect, and I was just blown away by how much people helped, how they turned out. and how it became such a great community event.” said HHS principal Kevin Riggs. ‘‘What a fantas­ tic day for the high school and for everyone involved.” More than 120 vendors and businesses filled both gyms with a variety of craft items, food, direct-sales merchandise, services and more. A silent auction with more than 200 items covered dozens of tables in the hallway out­ side of the main gym. Shoppers were entertained with music pro­ vided by the high school jazz band. Thc band boosters and athletic boosters shared the concession stand. Parents of the senior class had a separate fundraiser. “We are so truly blessed for everyone’s support, and tnist this will become an annual event for not only our school but our commu­ nity.” said Rivett. Members of the Hastings High School Jazz Band provide music for vendors and shoppers during Saturday’s expo. Lift-a-Thon raises $430 fw wefett roam at HHS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings High School senior William Weinert has spent countless hours in the weight room on the south side of lhe high school gymnasium. He’s been lifting weights for nearly seven years, since he was a 13-year-old middle school student. There’s equipment up there he’s been using since he started, and equipment that has been up there since before hc was bom. “I want them to get. a new- lat-pulldown/row machine, because it’s all messed up,” Weinert said. “The cable is all messed up because it’s from the 1970’s or I960’s or something. 1t’s really old. Il likes to stick and not work sometimes. It’s kind of a pain.” Hastings High School physical education teacher James Murphy is trying to change that. Murphy and the Saxons hosted their first ever Lift-A-Thon Thursday in the high school gymnasium, with a dozen students lining up pledges to help raise money for improve­ ments to the weight room. Money could be donated at a flat amount or pledged per lift. “The point was to raise money for thc weight room, to just kind of update lhe weight room a little bit. spruce it up. get some paint in there, fix some of the broken pieces up there and address some of the concerns that arc up there.” Murphy said. “Some of lhe kids arc asking about new equipment and things like that, so I said well, let's raise some money. I talked to my weight lifting class and they liked the idea of doing a Lift-A-Thon, so I threw one together.” In all. $430 was raised and championships were won in six different divisions, three for boys and three for girls. Weinert topped junior classmate Raidcn junior Jason Slaughter (right) accepts his Llft-A-Thon pion T-shirt from Hastings physical education teacher James Murphy after winning his weight class In a tie-breaker competition Thursday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Hastings High School senior William Weinert benches 185 pounds during the tie­ breaker competition in the Weight Class IV competition Thursday at the Hastings High School Lift-A-Thon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) - Macleod in a lift-off for the heavyweight title. Ethan Hart won thc boys’ Weight Class (Weight Class IV) title on the boys’ side. They 111, lifting 135 pounds. each did 15 reps of 1X5 pounds in the first In the girls' competition. KayCce round, then had lo break fhe lie with a second Mackenzie won lhe Weight Class II title (65 round of competition. Weinert put up 27 lifts pounds). Brcnagan Murphy thc Weight Class the second lime, to 22 from Maclcod. Il title (95 pounds), and Haley Cooley the Weinert has also competed in lhe Hastings Weight Class IV title (115 pounds). Summcrlcsl Weightlifting competition a cou­ Murphy said there was a crowd of 40 or 50 ple of times. students watching lhe early portions of the “1 always like thc feeling of doing compe­ competition, and hc said now that the student­ titions Il’s something 1 really enjoy doing. 1 body knows what io expect from a Lilt-Alove to lift weights,” he said. Thon he thinks thc participation level could Jason Slaughter won lhe Weight Class II be even higher for future events. conqxrtition. lifting 115 pounds mote limes than Patrick Murphy in their lift-oft for the � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-03-20.pdf 3a6aa15cfdd2c6e7fe45971b412239cc PDF Text Text County play*n9 hot potato with farmland See Editorial p«#? 4 Lions stung by Hornet*’ ; in regional final See Story on Page 16 3510759 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 |i.l|.i|i'li'illii,lli,H"ilbl|i||i"ii|.|i.||ii|1|, npi, ||H .................... ■‘“""“'CAR.RT LOT”C 003 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St ANNER Thursday, March 20. 20^4 Sheriff maintains open door as FBI probe continues NEWS BRIEFS • Staff Writer A week after FBI agents served search war­ rants at the Barry County Sheriff’s depart­ ment and seized computers. Sheriff Dar Leaf said he still cannot comment on any part of the investigation, but defended his depart­ ment’s possession of armored military vehi­ cles and the work of two umbrella support groups, the sheriff’s posse and the sheriff’s auxiliary' force. Parked in the back lot of the sheriff’s department arc three military-armored per­ sonnel carrier vehicles, as well as a Humvee. Leaf said the vehicles were not purchased by the sheriff’s department. He said the U.S. Military- made the surplus vehicles available to police agencies all over the country. Departments throughout the country scooped up nearly 2(X) of the surplus vehicles in 2013. according to a November 2013 Associated Press news article From Idaho to Ohio, Michigan and New York, local depart­ ments are taking advantage of the free vehi­ A tree depression and stress recovery program is underway at Keltech Inc.. 729 S. Grove St. (M-43). in Delton Monday evenings. now through May 12 at 7 p.m The cighi-vveek seminar i< designed to improve brain function, maximize IQ. increase energy, boost concentra’ion. enhance physical performance, promote quality sleep and gam renewed hope, said Carol Rhodes, seminar director. ’I his program normally costs SI95 per person, but all costs are being subsidized as a public service by Delton area organiza­ tions. For more information, call 269-671­ 4666. Jazz and travel are : March ILR topics Road Scholars Institute Network 5 Ambassador will provide information about f' {travel cx;x‘riencc< available through th.’ J • Road Scholars Institute Network Thursday. .• March 2L at Kellogg Community College j j I i Friday. March 28. from I to 3 p.m. . Ail classes w ill meet at die KCC Hastings j Fehsenfeld Campus on West Gun Lake Road in Hastings. Fee information may be I obtained or registration made by calling the I KCC Fehsenfeld Center. 269-948-9500. ext. 2803. » Tree sale order deadline is March 28 : Anyone ordering spring tiecs or shrubs ‘ ‘ from the Barry Conservation District should i submit oiders by Friday, March 28. to the ; • district office at 1611 S. Hanover. Suite 105, . in Hastings. : Order forms are available online at 1 uw w’ b.irry cd ore or at the office. Additional trees and .-hrubs. as well as landscape supplies and information, will be available during ihc .sale Friday. April II. from 9 a tn. to 5 p m. and Saturday. April, 12. from 9 f tn. to noon at Historic Charlton Park's Gas and Steam Barn. The Pertmming Arts Group ol Barry County Christian School will present its fourth an-u:.l dinner theater Friday and Saturday Man h 28 and ~ )■ S ••Inal In 'ia an Old *eu mel.xlra- i | ;• ' ; | m toflo'-* and rights overcoming j „ which.audience members will wrong* i' ,lv evidence lor a trial that bring, help K loanuiiexpecicdcmi. the coma 4) pm ■|"’w wdl be lol­ The 6: ' IK[formance- al ’ aud 0 P-m lowed by .’cuts for the evening show are Saturday. n include a fa*1 bc,’f lncJ S^iO-dalMOand $12 and' The balm will be a < Call the7 ‘"into- i^w tickets 71 cke t ( I n4i;ui School is Itxatcd » wvn R.vid in Barry C.ounty (n at M 79 13ighw«y Hastings. ‘”’d Muhu cles. “We do not own these vehicles,” said Leaf. •‘The military can come and take them any time they want.’’ He said the only cost to the department is the fuel needed for the vehicles. ’"Things that people don’t like talking about we have to plan for." explained the sheriff, •'things like school shootings or factory shoot­ ings. I want my guys to be able to hide behind something and be safe, and 1 want to be able to jpeople out of situations .Miiely.'' Leaf said the first vehicle the department never be able to use (hr vehicle, he is now­ hoping to get rid of it. A second tracked vehicle was then received that does have rubberized tracks. Leaf con­ ceded it had mechanical issues and said a sheriff’s department auxiliary member donat­ ed time and materials io work on the vehicle and get it running. Izaf said the vehicle is small enough to fit down many ballways in schools or businesses and help safely evacuate students in a time of crisis. The vehicle, he said, is not ideal because it also has tracks. Even though they arc rubberized, they would still cause some degree of damage to paved roads. When newer-wheeled armored personnel carriers were made available, the sheriff’s department got its third armored vehicle. Leaf said the wheeled vehicle is ideal because it can safely travel on roads and also serve as protection for officers in dangerous situations. It can al>o lx: used as an evacuation vehicle to safely remove several people at a time from dangerous situations. Leaf said the vehicles have never been used except for training. “Thank God. we’ve never had to use diem and hope we never have to.” he said. Tlie Humvee was used this winter, espe­ Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf shows the three armored vehicles he has obtained cially during the ice storm and heavy snow from the military. Leaf says his department did not purchase the vehicles and that the storms when roads were impassable. military still owns the vehicles and can take them any time they want them back. He “That vehicle can go through anything.” is shown here with a veh'de that runs on tracks. (Photos by Julie Makarewicz) maintained Leaf. Leaf said everyone likes to think that disas­ the vehicle, the tracks hud some metal por­ ters or shootings won’t happen in a place like received from the has tracks. tions. Leaf said the metal would tear up any Although lie believed tnv .?.ivks were lubberroads it traveled on. Since he probably would ized. when rhe sheriff’s department received See SHERIFF, page 14 4 experiences. “Jive Falk: A Jazz Experience” is the ' topic o« a class being presented by Joe LaJoyc. He will introduce different vari­ eties of jazz music and provide samples of favorite jazz songs. LaJoye also will share g ■ details about the upcoming Barry County 3 ■ jazz festival in April. This class will be 5 i BCCS planning dinner theater I by Julie Makarvwlcz Depression and stress recovery offered in Delton tn Hashmi ’Che meeting will be from I to 3 p in. R Formerly known as the Eldcrhostel ; TYavel Network. RSIN provides opportune tics for both domestic and foreign travel PRICE 75C Ballot planning taking shape in county census begin May. 1 Dog by Doug Vanderl.aan Editor Voters, start your engines. Preparations for a busy August primary election got a formal start at Tuesday’s BanN County Board of Commissioner’s committee-of-the-whole meeting when Barry County Transit Manager Joe Blcant asked for approval to place a renewal request of his organization’s .25-mill operating millage on the Aug. 5 ballot. That request will likely join upcoming issues from the county's Commission on Aging and Central Dispatch.E911, both of which are also in need of millage renewals. Die primary, of course, will also carry a full field of candidates for county offices. The deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 5 pri­ mary is July 7. Elections will he May 6 in Caledonia, Thurnapple Kellogg and Maple Valley school districts. "We’re kind of a lifeline for most of our riders who have no other form of transporta­ tion" Bkam fold commissioneis during a pre'-enlalion of how local public transporta­ tion has gaiwn in the 10 years since the first and only millage issue was passed to help provide financial .support “We’ve gained 17.000 passengers in the last six years, and our multiplier is growing quicker and quick- Bleam cited the operation’s transfer to computer dispatching some three years ago as a major factor in the growth, allowing service to be expanded to rural communities and to riders challenged by wheelchairs and other supportive equipment. The growth in the Middleville area has been stunning, he said. What began as one day per week service in non-nira! areas has grown to a six-day operation that, in many cases, offers door-to-door service, now even in rural areas. The .25-mill local tax support began after voters approved a l()-year issue in 2005. Ils revenue aid has been especially helpful dur­ ing years in which federal financial support fell from a high of 60 percent of the organi­ zation’s budget to today’s 16 percent. Slate subsidies, loo, have come under attack, falling from a high of 36 percent of the tran­ sit system's budget to today’s 13.36 percent. "Based on current .support Irom the slate and the federal government, we need help, and that’s why we’re knocking on your door,” said Bleam. suggesting that as funds dwindle and services increase, grunlwriltng efforts may be an important additional sup­ plement. Though Bleam is requesting a renewal of what was a .25-mill issue in 2005. the actual taxing level will be placed at .2481 mills to accommodate, as explained by county attor­ ney Mark Nettleton, the Headlee Amendment, a state formula that reduces tax levies in line with the rising value of proper­ ly. if approved, the August millage proposal will result in the same collection amount as today's .25 mills. "This is a phenomenal deal for a lot of people.” commented Commissioner Jim Dull on the transit system ju<t ahead of a 7­ 0 vote by commissioners to recommend approval at next week’s official board meet­ ing. Noting that placing the renewal request on the ballot will likely be his last official act before retiring March 31. Bleam introduced his successor. William Voigt, who offered commissioners his management perspective and a brief review of his professional back­ ground. Voigt mentioned his private and public background experience as a purchasing man- See COUNTY, page 14 Hastings High School announces top 10 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings High School Principal Kevin Riggs introduced the Hastings High School top 10 scholars of the Class of 2014 to the Hastings Area School Board of Education Monday evening. “As you look across this year’s class, you see all the accomplishments they have been able to do the last lour years,” he said’ “It’s amazing how much they get involved in. howmuch they do and never seem to complain while they are doing all those great things. But. it s also because ot your parents that you are silting here,” Riggs told the students before asking them to give their parents a round of applause. The Class of 2014 academic top It), m alphabetical order, includes: Sarah Alspaugh, daughter of Michael and Vicky- Alspaugh. Alspaugh has been a member of the National Honor Society for one year. Her extracurricular activities include Business Professionals o! America for three years, serving as historian tor two years and placing first in banking finance and sec­ ond in advanced accounting at regional com­ petitions; earning a berth to the slate confer­ ence this year. She also placed in two previous regional and one stale competition. Abpaugh’s other activities include serving as part of the crew for seven play s and musical*, her po>ts included stage crew, stage manager and student directorAtage manager. She also participated in Students Against Destructive Decisions, four years’. Teens Against Tobacco Use. two years; Key Club, one year; Interact Club, one year; peer tutoring, two years; and fifth grade camp counselor, one year. After graduation. Alspal,ph plans to attend college and major in accounting before going on to cam a master’* degree and become a certified public accountant. Alspaugh said she is most proud of her involvement in the high scluxd’s theatrical See TOP 10, page 11 Hastings High School Class of 2014 Top 10 seniors are (seated, from left) Suzannah Lenz, Kyleo Nemetz, Kailyn Wales, Katherine Brown, Alyssa Lai sen, (standing) Grace Bosma. Joseph Smith. Malt Johnson, Devin Hamlin and Sarah Alspaugh. �Spmecourses changed to poor road conditions by Sandra Ponsetto . Staff Writer Michigan’s 2014 cycling race season kicks off Saturday in downtown Hastings when the five-year old Founders Barry-Roubaix Killer Gnnd Road Race, w hich, w ith a cap of 3,500 racers, is touted as the largest gravel road race in the United States -We are excited to have the city of Hastings host the Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race again this year." said Rick Pltte. presi­ dent ot Kriss Kross Events, which organizes the event “With 3,(XX) racers and an addition­ al 1.000 spectators, it’s a huge attraction tor the city arid the local economy. The Barry-Roubaix, like its French name­ sake, w ill test riders on a course comprised of 80 percent rolling gravel roads, phis pave­ ment. one mile of rough two-track, rocks, sand.'mud and fxvssibly snow and ice. along with 2.200 feet of climbing over a 36-mile loop. Ihe event features various heats geared toward a variety of racer abilities and cycles. 'However, due to deep snow conditions and lack of emergency access to Shaw Road and both Sager roads, they have been removed from the race, and an alternate mute has been established. (See the green highlighted area on the map for the alternate route.) The course will be marked reflecting this change. Racers arc also being cautioned about an erosion area on Head Road near Little Pine Lake. t In 2013. in order to improve their burgeon­ ing event. Kriss Kross Events brought the Founders Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race to Hastings. Now. in its second year in the new location, event organizers have been busy tweaking the 2014 event to improve the experience for the thousands of spectators and racers expected to participate in the event. Changes include: • The Founders After-Party and Velocity USA Awards Celebration area has been expanded. The beer tent, food vendors, awards stage, results tent. Hastings city firepits and sponsors tents all will be in one big after-party area. • The time for the pro/ elite 62-mile race has been changed. List year w ith 62-mile rac­ ers going off first, organizers found most ot the racers from the 24-. 36- and 62-mile races rejoining toward the finish at almost the same time, creating congestion and safety’ concerns. To eliminate this issue, they will have the last wave of 24- and 36-mile racers start by 10:40. and the 62-mile racers will start at 11 a.m. The change will allow for the majority of 24-mile racers to reach their course turn off before the 62-milers reach them. It will also eliminate finish-line congestion, while allowing most of the 24- and 36- mile racers to be finished and able to watch the 62-niilers finish. •The finish line has been moved. Last year, the Stan of the race took riders west on Green Street to Cook Road, a route that was reversed on the return to town. On the new route, rid­ ers will return to town heading north on South Broadway to West Madison Street, west to South Park Street, continue north to West Grand Street, turn north on South Broadway, turn east on Green Street, and turn north to finish on Church Street. • Waves and start times have been changed, as well. Tlie first wave will leave al 10 a.m . with waves leaving every three minutes. Only three waves will stage al a time, so racers can continue to warm up before they need to get in line for the start of their waves. Organizers have said there will be plenty of access lor racers to enter the race chute and join the starting wave. Participants should have received details via email. The route of each of the Barry-Roubaix races is shown on this map of Hastings and the surrounding area. Changes in the course due to ice and snow conditions are high­ lighted in green. • Licensed day care service will lx? avail­ able at the Hastings Community Education Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on race day. pro­ viding childcare services for infants and chil­ dren up 12 years of age. Amenities include snacks, swimming pool with life guard, ping­ pong and xBox. Reservations are preferred. The cost is $10 per hour or $30 for the day. The CERC is located at 520 W. South St.. Hastings. Call Mary Robinson. 269-818-0040 or email mrobinson^. hasskl2.org for more information on child care services. Hastings Area Schools schedules third snow make-up day by Sandra Ponsetlo Staff Writer Hastings students vv ill have a shorter Easier break this year. Monday evening, the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education unanimously approved an Idler of agreement with the Hastings Education .Association to conduct a half day Friday . April 18. Gcvxi Friday, as a make-up for one of 14 snow jiayS die district hus 'luid dining the 2013-14 school year. Before the board voted unanimously, with board secretary Vai Slaughter absent, to approve the letter of agreement. Interim Superintendent Chris Cooley said he was cau­ tious about bringing up the subject. “1 haven’t brought up snow days in the past where we haven’t had one follow ing day; so. I am somewhat concerned to bring this up to the board.’’ he quipped. . In the past. Hastings has conducted a half day of class on Gixxl Friday, to make up a snow day. “As it stands now. we have 14 days out. and 15 at Star (due to a power outage].” he said. “We hwe six days that, according to the law­ right now. are forgiven by the stale and that brings us down to eight. As you recall, we made up a day on mid-winter break. We made a [professional development] day March 3. This will be our third make-up day. which will leave all of our buildings, except Star, based on current law, needing five days added on to the end of the year.” Cooley said the board will wait to see if the state decided to forgive more days, before taking action to add the remaining five days to the end of the spool year. “After spring break, we will have to see where the legislature is; but. as I have men­ tioned in these meetings before, the state board of education and the Michigan Department of Education have both recom­ mended to the slate that they not do anything to relieve more days than are already forgiv­ en," he said. Board trustee Dan Patton asked what the district would do about the one additional missed day at Star Elementary. “That is a great question," said Cooley. “Seriously, we are going to have to look at the financial penalty for not making it up and weigh that out against what we would actual­ ly be facing. “The problem is that as you add a day, and it is a solo day for one building, and it is on a Monday, I’m not sure we would gel the 75 percent attendance that we would need to actually count the day." he said. "We could bring everyone in and try to run buses. Star is not a neighborhood school; buses would have to go almost every where and run that day. And. if 75 percent of the kids w eren’t in atten­ dance. we stih would be where we are |now] if we didn't frt w'nfakc if up any way. Cooley said the administration needs to examine several ideas and determine what is the best option, feasibly and financially, given the situation. “I don’t have a recommendation yet," he said. In other business, the board: • Approved an amendment to the 2013-14 budget to reflect a total increase of $160,008 in local, stale and federal funding. However, the gains were offset by increased expendi­ tures. most of them due to increased mainte­ nance and operations costs related lo snow removal and transportation As a result of the budget amendment, the projected y ear-end fund balance decreased from $1,401,878 to $1,334,843. a decrease of $67,035. • Certified that Hastings Virtual Academy student Tyler Davis has met graduation The Thornapple River Rippers Quilting Guild is presenting, Tuesday, April 1,2014 a lecture by Bettina Havig; Carrie Hall “The blocks, the woman and the work” r PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES The program, from 6-8 p.m., is at the Barry Community Enrichment Center 231 S. Broadway St, Hastings. Mi 49058 requirements and issued him a Hastings .High School diploma. • Approved the following travel study requests: Hastings Middle School eighth grade trip to Chicago. Thursday, May 29; Varsity Singers to the Heritage Music Festival in Chicago, Friday, March 28 through Tuesday, April 1; marching band to Cedar Point. Saturday..May J7. and marching hand to Disney World. Wednesday. April 2. through Monday. April 7, 2015. • Approved the following appointments: Matthew Johnson. lifeguard, Community Education and Recreation Center; Adam Moody, substitute bus driver; Darrell Slaughter, middle school wrestling coach; Brad Thayer, middle school assistant wrestling coach; Lauren Battenburg, fresh­ man softball coach; Adam Case, freshman baseball coach; Steve Collins, assistant boys’ track coach; Benjamin Conklin. JV girls’ soc­ cer coach; Marshall Evans, varsity baseball coach; Michelle Gdula, JV softball coach; Andrew Haines, JV girls’ tennis coach; Dawn Harding, varsity softball coach. Stan Kirkendall. JV boys golf coach. Bruce Krueger, varsity boys golf coach; James Murphy, varsity boys track coach, varsity football coach; Melinda Nickels, assistant girls track coach; Ryan Rose, assistant boys track coach; Tim Schoessel, varsity girls soc­ cer coach; Julie Severens, varsity girls tennis coach; Jason Sixberry, J V baseball coach; and Brian Teed, varsity girls track coach. • Approved the evaluation of interim super­ intendent Chris Cooley, who has been leading the district since the resignation of former superintendent Todd Geerlings in midDcccmber. Cooley received an overall rating of highly effective as he did in all categories of the evaluation. • Accepted the following donations, total­ ing $10,500 to help defray the cost of camp for all fifth graders in the district — anony­ mous, $500; Hastings City Bank. SI.000; Hastings Fiberglass, $3,000; Tri-Chlor, $3,000; and Flexfab. $3,000. • Accepted the following donations totaling $1,720 from the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation — $200 for a set of Rekenrck (similar to an abacus) for Young Fives. Southeastern; $115. butterfly life cycle larvae kits for first grade in all elementary buildings; $570, transportation to DeGraaf Nature Center for third graders at Central. Northeastern and Southeastern; $495, trans­ portation to Lansing Lug Nuts baseball game for fifth grade safety patrol at all elementaries; $340, transportation to Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, Young Fives at all ele­ mentary- buildings. • Accepted the resignation of bus driver Elisabeth Gray and Southeastern lunchtime paraprofessional Heather Key. • Announced the next regular meeting of the board will be at 7 p.m. Monday, April 21. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand St. Autopsy pending on man found dead Friday www.bettinahavig.com There is a $5 admission fee for non-^ild members — NOTICE — To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby Riven that the Annual McdinU of Bantis Mutual Insurance Company will bt held the l!<»r< Ofn«. Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan, on Wt diK^S /W9-201'• beginning at 9:00 a.m. Mich.it IW Snrebry Nashville VFW 8260 304 Stale SI.. Nashville • 517.X52.9260 । Presents Au. You Can Eat ... . Lenten Supper I Walleye or Chicken I ('/' r'x INCOME TAX TIME । IS HERE AGAIN! Police examine the area where the bodv n< q* was found Friday afternoon. y S ePhen Edwin Lawrence ot Hastings Time to visit...... Dinner with tries, colv sl.ivv and roll. <12 iFrl, I 5:30 to 7:30 > J Clip This Coupon to Save S2.00! ' J I by Julie Mukurcwicz March 21, 20141 MM MM Mm mm mm . Professional. Economical & pcrsonal ! T AX & Accounting Se^‘cf s~. Mffl Writer Has invs M T neXt 10 and F?\?>’!nu ■Ktur,n-C bcl*«n Hanover Zs. M,llT,S A,nanW‘,lki”8hi^8 along a path near Ih^nX.ppk Wver Frid^ —- - ■ afternoon. 221 South Jefferson. Hastings. M* ______ Ph»ne: (269) 945-3Sli —-------- ; J H rs,'Lr Inday I ‘ P^Cd .In" f0Und l-awre"« about -’,ni I-awrcn^c was face n m the snow near a park bench. lastmgs police said an autopsy is pending. �Irish luck brings sunshine to St, PWC’Pl b Desiree Kowalewsky has some fun with the old country song about “sexy tractors” as she rides in the bed of the 1967 “John Dear” Chevy restored by her father, John Resseguie. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Everybody's proud to be Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Members of the Murphy clan make marching in the Hastings St. Paddy's Day parade an annual tradition, even though they maintain their Irish heredity all year. his wife. Linda, provide a vvarm Hastings welcome to parade watchers. The MedBug prowls some familiar territory as it rolls past Bosley Pharmacy in Monday’s parade along South Jefferson Street in Hastings. The Neil clan marches wjlh special invited.guests Monday. Michael O’Donnell (from left) is a former Barry County Lumber employee and a cousin to Jan Neil. Bev O'Donnell parades with Larry Neil who escorts Missy, a Shuster Shiatsu mix who is convinced each St. Patrick’s Day Parade that she’s an Irish wolfhound. On a sunny but crisp St. Patrick’s Day, Mike Smith doesn’t need much of a warm-up for his perfect-record 10th parade appearance. Though he is this year’s Grand Marshal S?th still looks forward to playing the ol’/nsh tunes. Parade Grand Marshal Mike Smith (from left). Tony LaJoye and Dave Smith don’t want Monday’s parade to end, here beginning a “second lap” of the parade route. SPRING HORSE & TACK SALE LAKE ODESSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION LAKE ODESSA. MI SATURDAY MARCH 22ND, 2014 j Parades are created for kids, and Monday's St. Patrick’s Day Parade has ni< Irish goodies for young leprechauns. p Sara Parr Syswerda, the new educa­ tion director at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, finds Monday's St. Patrick's Day Parade an excellent way to introduce herself to the community- SELLING DRAFT, DRIVING AND SADDLE HORSES & PONIES ------ SE"LL1N(F\T9-00 amFUsed tack————— SPECIAL CONSIGNMENTS OF GOOD USED SADDLES SELLING AT 11:00 AM: NEW TACK SUPPLIED BY FAMILY TACK & SUPPLY CO. ALSO SELLING AT 11:00 AM (outside): FARM MACHINERY. HORSE DRAWN EQUIPMENT AND MISC. ITEMS SELLING AT 2:00 PM SHARP!!! HORSES & PONIES DRAFTS AND DRIVERS FIRST - SADDLE HORSES WILL FOLLOW SEVERAL NICE HORSES ALREADY CONSIGNED: 2008 AQIIA GELDING "I IOT N SPICEE” . Shown English & Western-Always in the ribbons-Also trail rides 2008 AQUA MARE “CORONASLUCKY JEF Very pretty gray mare - Excellent on trails 21*06 APHA OVERO GELDING -DOCS HOWLIN COYOTE" Very flashy ■■ Shown and trail ridden - good for all ages CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS IS REQUIRED ANY TACK NOT SOLD BEFORE 2:00 PM WILL BE SOLD IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE HORSES ARE SOLD! CONSIGNMENTS MAY BE FAXED TO - (616)374 4106 OR E-MAILED TO - tracy.hershberger@att.net FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Office (616)374 8213 Paul Lettinga (616)291 7554 Tim Eggleston (269)838 2287 www.lakeodes.salive.stock.coin �Paqe 4 - Tbareday. March 20. 2014 - The Hastings Banner Did you see? Lunch date County needs to quit hot potato with farmland iss Zelma Armintrout of Delton said she has had up to 10 turkeys and as many as eight deer in her side yard in recent weeks. She snapped this photo when a lone deer was joined by three turkeys eating berries in the trees. She was sur­ prised later when she saw the photo that it looked as though the deer and a turkey were kissing, although she’s cer­ tain the two were several feet apart. .JT -We’ve come to> fhe many times with a good plans, and you them down. And. w t don’t want a plan.9 down with confusion. p<> ato. passing it from one meeting to ,he "eM« "h little w no action. F ,/ gncultural Preservation Board mcm­ ’ attended last week’s county board ce mg. as they have in the past, looking u ^support for a vision statement they’ve x:cn working on to set the stage for plans o e ucatc our community on the imporjmee of sustaining farmland and preserv­ ing open space. Since the early 1990s, rural develop­ We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058; or email news^jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who tooklhe photo, and other rele­ ment and its effect on farmland preserva­ tion lopped the concern lists of planning experts throughout the state. In fact, one ot the issues identified by the former I any County Futuring Committee in the earl) 1990$ was controlling sprawl and protecting nutrient-rich farmland from developers. I he Lind Partnership started as a grass­ vant or anecdotal information Do... remember? Banner Oct. 9. 1952 A few of the volunteer workers who attended Monday’s breakfast that kicked off Barry’s 1952 Red Cross-United Fund drive are pictured listening to Henry Thompson (far end of table), county chair­ man. explain details of the drive. Pictured arc (from left) Dr. A.B. Gwinn. Red Cross chairman; Darrell Aldrich; Don Moody; Mrs. Howard Stanton; Mrs. Clarence Shaw; Mrs. Richard Bogart; (right, backs to camera) Ken Reahm, William Best. Tom Cavanaugh. Paul Leslie of Grand Rapids, speaker; Tom Best of Lansing; Mrs. Rozell Stanton; Mrs. Robert Makmder; and Mrs Shirley Gillespie. — Photo by Barth (The combined goal that year for the Red Cross and the United Fund-(predeces­ sor to the United Way ) was $25,260 for the county and $30,456 for residents in the city of Hastings.) Volunteers sought for elementary reading improvement program by Sandra Ponsetto Members of the Reading Improvement Program Planning Committee (from left) Stephanie McWhinney, Tricia Reed, Jim Atkinson, Becky Parker and Carl Schoessel meet at Hastings Public Library. Volunteers w ill meet with their students for 30 to 45 minutes in the school library. Title I room, classroom, or vacant room in the stu­ dent s school at least once a week, with a pre­ ferred frequency of two to three times a week. Monday through Thursday, for approximately six weeks. Parents of students in the program will be provided with information about giving effec­ tive reading help to their students through a variety of handouts, meetings and classes. ‘.Starting the week of April 21. we will run a six-vveek trial, and if it goes well, we would like to continue it through the summer and gel it going big time in the fall.” said Schoessel. We d like to serve as many students as we Those who leave their contact information will be notified about program details includ­ ing RIP training sessions tentatively -sched­ uled from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March - • •* flic Community Education and Recreation Center adjacent' to ",8h S^’: ‘"j front I to 3 p,nl.. Friday. March -aHastings Public l-tbiary. "We are hoping a W <’f v2lu,!'~rs1 C<”1 ward - the more the W* sil“l Srf'oesscl See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs- J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city What do you on a wide scale. . . ... “If the county wants to get into the p chase of development rights Pr0^^ajd farmland preservation activity. McManus, "it really has to occur * county wide level. Il goes above zoning, and will apply to all jurisdictions. At the 2001 May meeting where Drummond. Rappaport and Guthrie out lined the Land Partnership’s vision, inc county board gave its blessing to the group by voting 7-0 to adopt a resolution to support their preservation efforts, pro­ viding the approval to put together Barry County's Farmland Presenation program. The Barry County Farmland Preservation program was so thorough that it was used as a model for the rest of the state. Now. nearly 13 years later, county lead­ ers are again debating a process and vision statement for presenation recently sub­ mitted by members of the Farmland Preservation Board for the county board to adopt. The four-point plan outlines the group's mission to educate the public on the importance of a self-sustaining farm­ land and open space preservation program. • The problem now is that few on the county board understand the importance or appreciate the amount of time and research that has already gone into the land preservation discussion. They contin­ ue to stall, leaving the group defenseless in moving a plan forward. "We’ve come to the board many times with absolutely good plans," said I Agriculture Preservation Board President I Paul Wing, "and you’ve turned them | dow n. And, when you don’t want a plan, it I gets tom down with confusion." ! It’s time for county commissioners to I either approve a plan or end the process I entirely. Allowing citizens to continue to meet and work on a plan with little or no regard for their time and efforts is unpro­ fessional and sends the wrong message to ' others who might want to volunteer in the future. Ag.preservation board members aren’t asking county commissioners for rules and regulations — they’re asking for the county board’s stamp of approval on a process leading lo resolution on a topic that’s been discussed for more than 20 years. Il’s time to give them the support they truly deserve. Some of lhe development problems and challenges facing large tracts of land back in lhe 1990s were solved due to poor eco­ nomic conditions in the intervening years. When lhe economy soured and the market for new homes and development stalled, land preservation was no longer a con­ cern. But things will get better, and Barry County s beautiful countryside will once again be on the list for potential develop­ ment. Next time, we must be prepared. Commissioners need to give the agricul­ ture preservation board the support it needs to accomplish a valuable service to the residents of the county. bred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vole on the question posed each week by accessing our website ” www.HastingsBanner.com . Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: While sutc legislators debate how much money to allocate for road repair, the pot­ hole problem is getting bigger and deeper on local communities, some of which are asking for special tax millages. Would vou rep ir "'0' y preservation effort would have to be prepare a draft proposal for a local farm­ land preservation program that would put Barr}' County in a better position to receive matching grants from the state, if funds became available. Former Land Partnership members Don Drummond. Monica Rappaport and the late Tom Guthrie told Barry County com­ missioners at a May 2001 meeting that the entire proposal-writing process could take a year before a final document would be ready to bring before the board. The three went on to explain that the proposal would be modeled after Clinton County’s suc­ cessfully developed criteria and infra­ structure for farmland preservation, but with "our ow n words.” Land The Barry Community Partnership planned to lake steps to involve the farming community as well as citizens at large by explaining the issues and the implications for the future. •The group also worked tirelessly to pul Barry County in a better position to accept matching grants through the state by using Michigan Public /\ct 262 as a way to pur­ chase development rights for promoting farmland preservation. . Drummond told county commissioners that PA 262 would provide matching stale funds io counties seeking to protect farm­ land through a voluntary purchase of development rights. The program would pay fanners interested in selling their land a fair and market-comparable price so that agricultural land could be permanently dedicated lo farming. The matching state funds would go only to counties w ith an updated master land-use plan and which had adopted an official farmland preservation prognun. I'he resolution forwarded by the Land Partnership stated that growth and devel­ opment in the county was essential and inevitable and must be balanced with the protection of farmland that was important to our agricultural industry and the quali­ ty of life for the citizens of the county. Development pressure was increasing in the early 1990s. and the impact of los­ ing farmland and resources critical to the agricultural industry was not lost on the Land Partnership. Not being prepare^ to address that challenge also would impact the quality of life for current and future generations. The Land Partnership’s plan outlined, procedures for developing administrative procedure guidelines, appraisal methods and the selection criteria to be used to rank applications from landowners and explore possible preservation tools, such as easement restrictions. At the time. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus empha­ sized to county commissioners that a can." Adults who are interested in going through training to become RIP volunteers arc asked lo send their contact information to ReadingImprovcnKntProgramCwginail.com. turned Paul Wing. roots partnership of individuals and organizations. an outgrowth of the Barry County Futuring Committee. The Land Partnership’s mission was to research and Kick-off breakfast Staff Writer The Hastings Area School System, like almost every school district across the State of Michigan, has students reading below their respective grade levels; but. a group of former and educators and concerned citizens are determined to change that and formed the Reading Improvement Program. Organizers arc asking those in the community who care about literacy and are willing and able to vol­ unteer 30 to 45 minutes of their time after school one to four days a week to sign up to help ensure that all students in Hastings Area Schools have a chance to achieve their full potential. “Nothing has been done with it yet. but recently legislation was introduced to retain all third grade students until they are reading at grade,’’ said Carl Schoessel. retired Hastings Area School superintendent and RIP planning committee member. “A group of us heard about it and decided to get something organized to provide a program using trained volunteers to improve reading skills in our elementary schools.” Schoessel stressed that, while many retired educators have expressed interest in volun­ teering, no experience is necessary1. “Somebody who volunteers doesn’t have to be knowledgeable about teaching because we will be holding training sessions on how to work effectively with students,” he said. “Il’s important that we get a lot of volunteers because we are going to tty to pair volunteers with students on a one-to-one basis.” Volunteers will be trained to help elementary students improve ream"ig comprehenSion, accuracy, fluency am I expand their vocabulary. Siudcnts targeted for inclusion in .. nrogram are listed in the Title I. Tier 11. ategory and recommended b y their teachers “th administranve approval. Cou"!l k dealing with <• . i nave been arndand preservation as though it were a For this week: Let the Madness begin. Three state teams made the selection for !”e NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament that begins this week. Who’s going to go deepest into the tournament? Western Michigan University 'Oaddre'» '^•>ln>ad University of Michigan 46% Yes 54'7 No □ Michigan State University �page 5 g • # rhn Hastings Banner - Thursday. March 2°< I Public information carries a double standard . i... ... . . wad my copy «f 5 B.Xr.lwa-.uckby one->"K n,aily duil. hle standards of our nao The headline of the ‘ c* read “FBI i search warrant.’ »'<‘Cp’nroenl." Yet. the U.S.would n0, confirm any infon->»« it that rhe information on the not public? Aren’t the people at the department Is Califon promoting public servants? f . Also, in the same issue <» me Banner arc < «. ....... wi,, I u a Wh). । I_ wonder, do the foreclosure notices. names of the property owners who have homes in foreclosure need io be public knowledge? What purpose docs that serve other than public humiliation? In both cases, lhe parties are entitled to due process, although in differing venues. I under­ stand that, in the case of the sheriff’s depart­ ment. the FBI may not find any evidence to wanant any charges or arrests, thus they do not want to give any information. In the case of the published foteclosed homeowners, they .... have a chance . . _ . in ,(i still to stop foredi forJ*Ln' done reedings. Yet the damage hns iIw community with gossip o j think Double standards in our society • w0|vcSProtect some and throw other-* t° 1 -jf par For the record. I fully support ’ -s tried Leaf until the point (if ami when) 1cx)Uftof and convicted of any wrongdoing «n ‘‘ law, not in the court of public opinion- reading - or himself? Ibthccditon Recenih. Michigan State Rep. Callton (R-Nashvillc) disseminated posters to be displaced in schools within his district along with bookmarks for students to take home to their parents. These posters and bookmarks picture the representative holding a pupp> *n O,1C han<l an(l a book in the other with the caption. “Bring your imagination to life. State Rep. Mike Callton encourages you to become a lifelong reader. Good readers make great leaders.” ] have nothing against public officials mak­ ing statements regarding reading or whatever else they might care about, but for one to exploit and use public school facilities, stu­ dents and personnel to display and dissemi­ nate materials that blatantly enhance his own visibility' during an election year appears to me unethical, particularly when it is illegal for public school employees to use school facili­ ties to enhance their own political agendas. I would not have any problem if his litera­ ture portrayed someone other than the legisla­ tor. but his own picture and name on the materials suggest that his motives are disin­ genuous. They become even more question­ able if we consider that Rep. Callton has almost invariably voted along Republican party lines, a party that during Gov.'Rick Snyder’s administration has consistently passed legislation that undermines public education. 1 hope parents who view these materials will think twice about the motives behind Rep. Callton’s message. Callton’s con­ stituents have a right to expect him to be forthright, honest and not use their children or their public schools to facilitate his re-elec­ tion campaign. t Richard F. O’Dell Jr.. Middleville Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. (^Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510 nhnne (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134* Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. ’ president’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Cap... 77...... ..mation line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. State News Roundup Money allocated for pothole repair, more Nearly $330 million in the state supple­ mental budget has been designated to help fix winter road damage, fund mental health serv­ ices, and to support the Office for New Americans, among other programs. “While Michigan is still m need of a com­ prehensive road funding and maintenance solution, the money provided in the supple­ mental will definitely benefit local govern­ ments and drivers as we work to fix the pot­ holes and other road problems brought on by the harsh winter.” said U. Gov. Brian Calley after signing the bill. .Michigan has endured a brutal, record­ breaking winter season, and the worsening road conditions have become a major prob­ lem throughout the slate, lhe supplemental includes $100 million specifically dedicated for treating potholes and other v, inter-related upkeep. The remaining $115 million is ear­ marked for priority construction projects that begin by July 1. Additionally, the supplemental provides up to $76 million to the Michigan Department of Community Health to ensure that more than 52,000 residents will continue to receive mental health services. The Office for New Americans, which Gov. Rick Snyder created by executive order in January’, also receiv ed $170,000. The office works to attract more legal immigrants with advanced academic degrees or entrepreneur­ ial aspirations to help ct^te morc and better jobs in our state. Other programs or projects included in the supplemental included S27 million for home healing assistance: $7.2 million for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for armory and maintenance improvements; $3.4 million for the Hutzcl Women’s Hospital; $2.3 million in disaster relief funds for counties suffering from last year’s flood­ ing; $2 million to expand delivery of veterans services; $1 million for lhe Michigan State Police to help municipalities cleanup from December’s winter storm, and $750,000 for lhe state’s Indigent Defense Commission. Calley said he remains hopeful and looks forward to working with the Legislature to reach consensus on filling a more than $114 million budget hole for lhe Health Insurance Claims Assessment Tax and for operating costs for lhe Southeast Michigan Regional Transit Authority. own webpage dedicated to identifying the resources and services available to veterans and military families. Go to www.allvctstates.com/slate/inichigan. “Michigan has worked aggressively to be a top destination for our nation’s veleransjmd military spouses," said Eric Eversole, execu­ tive director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program. “We are thrilled to work together through our All-Vet Stales initiative to help Michigan highlight the many economic and educational opportunities for lhe men and women who have served our country." Service members and spouses can face a variety of challenges when transitioning out of the military, including where to start that next chapter in their lives. By introducing the benefits and opportunities important to this audience, a state can help influence the tran­ sitioning service member’s decision-making process in bringing their skill sets and rev­ enue to that state. “More than 68O.(XX) veterans call Michigan home today, and we anticipate 30. OCX) to 50,000 more in the coming years." said Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Director Jeff Barnes. "We are working aggressively to assist veterans and their families make that transition as smooth as possible so they can begin lhe next chapter of their lives here ” For more information on services and ben­ efits available to Michigan veterans, visit www.michigunvctcrans.com or call 517-284­ 5298. Marquette County to get help with frozen pipes Marquette County will get some extra help in dealing with frozen pipes. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division will help Marquette County find resources .through the Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Compact, which enables the county Jo request and potentially obtain equipment and personnel from more than 350 communities statewide. "This has been an extremely brutal and cold winter for our state,” said Capl. Chris A. Kelenske, commander of the MSP’EMHSD. "Communities in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas are seeing deeper than normal Michigan named an All-Vet State Hiring for General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. Must have a CDL and Clean Driver’s License Email resume to john.hendershot@dig-it-inc.com or Fax to: 269-945-3084. Economic Summit. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring our Heroes program is launching the new initiative with three states, Michigan. Iowa and Tennessee. Participating states will be featured on the Hiring our Heroes website, and each stale will have its APPLETREE AUCTIONEERING Jim Lumbert and Jennifer Hayes Professional Fathcr/Daufihlcr Auction Team 6IM C<wu Grave Road. Woodland. MJ -VWWZ 305 S. Broadway (M-37) Hastings THE NEWS Dewled to the Ir.Urests oj Barry County since 1856 Pub^b/. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news -- j-adgraphics.com • Advertising emal. j-ads>ichok»onemail com John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Brett Bremer julie Makarewicz Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson Fran Fave"’’3” Sand's Pcossho Chris Silverman Bonnie Rapp h $40 pef year n Mp nnj cnurr.es $45 pet year e;^h,,0 ’ ■ _____________ _ OF BARRY eoo.m bSOOum Svbunptton Rite,: us HMbngs. Second Cu« Pg..^ pa._. a! Hmlnjs. Mi MARK POLL 269 953-0044 or 269*838 0056 AUCTION <> MARCH 22 • 10 AM 14981 Haddix Rd Auctioning off two properties OPEN HOUSE- MARCH 20’• 3:004:00 PM CELL 269-838-8382 ’4 «MT0R- advertising department • Scott ommen JenmeYonker Thursday, March 20 — Movie Memories lakes on cinematic crime films with Margaret Lockwood in “The Lady Vanishes," 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. March 21 — preschool story time reads about horses, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday. March 25 — toddler story lime learns about iguanas. 10:30 a.m.; youth chess, 4 to 5. chess club. 6 to 8; genealogy club. 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. March 26 — VITA tax servic­ es. 4 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information. 269-945-4263. “Specializing In directional drilling” www.dig-it-inc.com Michigan is one of three stales selected by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes program to pilot its new All-Vet Stales initiative, Gov. Rick Snyder announced Tuesday al lhe Governor’s GET ALL Banner HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE DIG IT, INC IS HIRING! 1-269-945-0514 The Hastings frost levels and experiencing frozen water lines." Marquette County declared a local slide of emergency Feb. 21. due to reports of frozen pipes in a number of communities. A local emergency declaration enables a county or municipality to execute emergency operations plans, administrate local aid and assistance and issue declarations. Marquette County requested a governor’s declaration March 4 to assist with response efforts to thaw frozen water lines. Marquette County was notified Friday that although a governor’s declaration was requested, the events that have transpired to date pose no immediate threats to public health and safely, making a state declaration of disaster or emergency not warranted. In its request lo the stale, the county specif­ ically asked for equipment (arc welders, utili­ ty trucks, pipeline locators, steamers, air com­ pressors and excavators) and personnel com­ monly found within community public works departments, making MEMAC the proper venue for potentially obtaining these resources. The MSP/EMHSD is working with Marquette County emergency management and will continue to monitor this situation and act as conditions warrant. * COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945'9554 for more information. BRENT VAN BUREN 3960 Jordan Lake Rd. 24 unit self-storage facility with room to grow, fenced in area for large storage, setting on 7.4 acres with road frontage on M-50. Home Office 26M45 2547 Members of Grund Rapldd, Michigan A National Association ol REALTORS’ Orfice Hcon: Mon -Frt 9 em - 5 pm And always by appo-ntmint MLS 14981 Haddix Rd facility tor light manufacturing or warohouse dishibution 3 phase available, loading dock semi­ truck door assessable, 52 rental units setting on 3 5 acres. Any questions contact Brent VanBoren at 269-945-0514 complete listings & mls acccessi www.lrailemartreally.coin �Page 6 — Thursday Warch 20. 2014 - The Hnst ngs Bannor ztmsms Worship Together cmaneJ Richard L^wis Rohlexki When Ed^J:,,wre"C- J>oniia Maurjne Kat. ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PI.EASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve OlmMcad. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 xin.: Sunday School II a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. grace community CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 am. with nursery and preschool available. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 408. (comer of Milo Rd. A S. M-43). Delton. Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 jun., Nursery and Children's Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 pan. to 7:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion lhe 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrcwatthixs. We arc part of lhe Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Pray er at all our sen ices. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 xm.; Evening Service 6 p.m.: Wednesday Evening Sen ice 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor, Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor: Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m. Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Sen ices: Sunday, 9.45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wonhip Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: cal) for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland Sun-days - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m.. Worship & Children's Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office^’mci.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH *>03 N. Main, Woodland, Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. PaMor Gary Simmons. Sunday HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: w w w. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning- 9:30 am Sunday School: 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi A Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShinc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May). Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm: Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at lhe church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday : 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study A Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or lhe church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim«cbchasiings.org or see our Website, w ww.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Worship 9.15 xm. METHODIST t’HVRCH M-79 East. P.O. B°* Hastings. MI 49058. Pas.to Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9192. Sunday Worship 11 am. Children’s Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E Stale Rd., P.O. Box 273. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scoit Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatccc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strenghtening Famlies Thru Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 xm.-IO:2O a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. A: Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m., age 4 thru 6lh grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 xm. and lunch at Wendy's, 11:30 xm. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 xm. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a m.. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys Ac girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, March 23, 20J4 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45: Sunday School 9:30. March 23 - Men's & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. March 24 • Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. March 25 • Evening Vespers 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http://www.discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. SundayServices through Palm Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m United Worship Service; 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time; 6:00 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at www.rirstchurehliastings.orc and our web log for sermons at hitp://hastingsprcsbytcnan.blogs poLcom. Holy Week Schedule: 10 am. Palm Sunday Worship; 7 p m. Maundy Thursday Service; 7 p.nL Good Friday service; 9 and 1] a.m. Easier Sunday Worship This information on worship sen ice is provided b) The Hustings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Hmm ESS." Flexfob 102 Cook IrtMtMJ bbtMiE^Ki 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Hastings 945-2471 OSLEY 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 HASTINGS. Ml - Richard Lewis Robleski. age 76. of Hastings, died Tuesday. March 18. 2014 at his residence. Dick was bom April 6, 1937 in Hastings, the son of Raymond and Vera (Bull) Roblcski. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1955. Dick retired from Hastings Manufacturing Company in 2002 after 30 years. He wxs also employed at EW Bliss, Panel Light and Bekins Moving Service. His family owned the first TV business in Hastings. Dick was married on July 23. 1955 to Martha Putkela, she preceded him in death. Dick was an avid movie collector and had a passion for music. He enjoyed Elvis imper­ sonators. He was an electronics buff from an early age. Dick was a kid at heart, he loved video games and to be spoiled by his children. He loved going out to eat with family and friends. He wxs preceded in death by his wife. Martha; parents; and son-in-law, Jim Dickinson. Dick is survived by his children, Cathy (David) Armour of Hxstings. Carrie Dickinson of Swartz Creek. Dennis (Eileen) Roblcski of Wheaton, IL. Christine (Scott) BeBeau of Freeport. Jennifer Manni of Hastings; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; in­ laws, Edward Putkela, David (Jane) Putkela. Mildred (Elmer) Maki. Robert (Janet) Whinnen; special friend. Ginny McDonald: many nieces, nephews. and lifelong friends. Memorial contcbutions can be made to Barrv County' Conubiision on Aging Meals on Wheels. Memorial services will be held Friday March 21. 2014 at 6 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Friends can meet with the family one hour prior to service. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to lease a message or memory to the family. www.girrbachfuncralhome.net. Give a memorial that can go on forever A gift to the Barry Community Foundation is used to help fund activities throughout the county in the name of the person you designate. Ask your funeral director for more information on the Barry Community Foundation or call the Barry Community Foundation at (269) 945-0826. WOODLAND, Ml - Harold R. Lehman, age 69, of Woodland Passed awnX Monday. March 17, 2014 at Pemrock Hospital in Hastings. ■ Harold was bom January 2. 1945 to Ronald and Margaret (Kelsey) Chinan in Hastings. He was a 1963 graduate ot Woodland High School. Harold then served his country in lhe Army during the Vietnam Era. When he ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS relumed, Harold married Linda L. Hansen in 1979. Harold worked for man> diffcrcnl dtT‘‘rt.‘ nients in GM finally ,rorn resc;irvn and development in I?98- Whcn not working’ he loved to hunt and fi*h« , . , Harold leaves behind wife. Linda; sons, on (Leona) Miman Sr- and Rr>tJn .<Rav‘hC|f Lehman; grandchildren- Jon Lchn,a?’ Brennen Ixhtnan. Garre”.Lehman, Conn Ixhman, Kayden I ehman. Skylynn Campt* • tog meetings at the Assyria RoaXlXIT’ Budget Hearing. The Assyria Township Board will hold a .hi u township budget for Fiscal yoar 2015. The oroooriv , h°ann9 On tho Pr°P°sed levied to support the proposed budget will bo a suwJT,IU^® ra,° Pf°P°sed to be tho budget may bo obtained by contacting thoClert w S hcarln9' Acopy ol meeting. J erk and wdl also be available at tho Annual Meeting for Assyria Township will bo hold . Hearing ne,d nnmediately following tho Budget Savannah Camnh.41 . H^a.spreXnn^ Visitation isX ed C* Thursday, M‘l,vh 20. from 2 to 4^16 to 8 P ’n' 31 ,he K°°P' '-Kral 6.^ •*. 5 41b Me . UU Regular Meeting will be held following tho Annual u . approve tho Fiscal Year 2015 budget and win kJ* McGt,n9- This meeting will be held to ing that would normally bo held on Anni 7 on-., '2?°° of lho regularly scheduled meet2014. n Apr” 7- 201 < There will be no meeting on April 7. Ml 48849. t, I-uner .1 * ii he held at lhe K°°PS i uneral sciviccs wiH *' . „014 at Assyria Township will pravide nece days notice to the Township Clerk y s°nable auxiliary aids and services upon 7 Debbie Massimino Assyria Township Clerk 269-209-4568 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS. MI Stephen EdwI" BA1TLE CREEK. Ml - It is with great sad­ ness that the children of Donna Maurine Katz, Lawrence, age 53. of Hastings, • age 8b, announce that she went to be with our unexpectedly, Friday. March 14. -01 m Lord on Tuesday . March 11,2014 after a short Hastings. . illness. She was born on November 9.1925 to Steve was born on July 15,’ I960 in William R. and Kathryn E. (Bowers) Phinisey Mansfield, Ohio, the son of Walter Jesse and in Battle Creek. She was a lifelong Battle Geraldine (Adkins) Lawrence. Sr. He attended Creek resident and resided at Thomapplc and graduated from Hastings High School. Manor in Hastings for the last year and a half Steve held various jobs tn the Hastings and of her life. Battle Creek area He enjoyed coin and stamp Donna graduated from Lakeview High collecting, cooking and grilling. Steve espe­ School in 1943. Her marriage to Robert M. cially loved spending time w ith his family and Katz, Sr. ended in divorce. friends. After retiring from the Kellogg Company He was preceded in death by his mother. with 38 years of service, she enjoyed travel­ Geraldine Lawrence; niece, Rebecca Perkins; ing. A trip to Hawaii with her ex mother-in­ grandmother, Lula Brown Adkins; grandfa­ law and a memorable 80th birthday trip to Las ther, Norman Adkins: grandfather. Eli Vegas with her three children were two of her Lawrence; grandmother. Dorothy Lawrence. favorites. She was a member of the Kellogg Steve is survived by his son. Andrew 25-year Club. Lawrence, his father, Walter Lawrence. Sr.; Donna was an avid gardener and her prop­ sisters, Linda (George) Perkins, Janet (Chuck) erty was lhe envy of her neighbors. She loved Marble; brothers, Doug Laurence and Waller trees and the majesty of the very large oaks. Lawrence. Jr. and several aunts, uncles and She often remarked that when she saw a tree cousins. that needed trimming, she wished she could In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions get out and do it on the spot may be made to a memorial fund set up at lhe She enjoyed weekly card games with her following web address: www.giveforward. daughters where they would play cards for com/fundraiscr/cp64/Steve-Lawrence-Smore than 10 hours at a time. She was very Memorial-Fund. competitive and hated losing and enjoyed win­ A memorial visitation was held on ning at her favorite three card poker game at Wednesday. March 19. 2014 at the Girrbach the casino. She was a lifelong Detroit Lions Funeral Home’in Hastings from 4 until 6 p.m. fan and never gave up hope that they would Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, one day make it to the Super Bow l. please visit our website a/^vww.girrbachfuShe had a knack for decorating and enter­ ncralhomc.net to sign the online guest book or taining and set a lavish table for her family to leave a memory or message for the family. and friends. She instilled in her children a strong belief in the Lord, faith, the power of prayer and the importance of family. She lived her life as a strong independent woman and accomplished more than she dreamed she could. Donna is survived by her three children. Judith K. (Vem) Schiefler of Dowling. Robert M. Katz, Jr. (Paula) of Centreville. Virginia and Cynthia F. (Michael) Talbot of Battle Creek: her grandchildren, Todd Edgerton (Julie), Tracy Evans, Brandi (Mike) Ruby. Michele (Timothy) VanAmeyden. Kara (Nathan) Reniger; and three great-grandchil­ dren. Michael Edgerton. Kelsey Evans and Michael Ruby. Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Jean E. Fuller. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is planned for a later date, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, Humane Society of South Central Michigan or Safe Place. The family was assisted by the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Personal messages for the family may be placed al www. farlcyestesdowdle.com . one’s ch(M)sjng 775C5714 �44 - ^3QC ri.2020' SOCIAL SECURITY COL^N Expert answers questions about benefits, I recently applied for a replacement Social Security and, hut I might be moving before it umvrs in the mad. What should I do if I move before I get it? Once we have verified all of your docu­ ments and processed your application, it takes approximately 10 to 14 days to recehe your replacement Social Security card. If vou move after applying for your new card, notify the post office ot your change of address, and the post office will forward your card to your new address. If you do not receive your card, cal your local Social Security office. To get a replacement, you will have to resubmit your evidence of identity and United States citi­ zenship. or your lawful immigration status and authority to work. Ixam more at www.socialsecurity.gov. IV/rnr 5 the average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker? How is the retirement benefit amount calculated? lhe current average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker is $1,294, Social Security benefits are based on earnings averaged over most of a worker’s lifetime. Your actual comings are first adjust- cd, or indexed, to account for changes in aver­ age wages since the year the earnings were received. We calculate your average monthly indexed cantings during the 35 years in which you earned the most. We apply a formula to these earnings and arrive at your basic benefit amount. Learn more by visiting us online at w ww. socialsecurity. gov. A/y cousin and I arc both retired and receive Social Security. U? worked for the same employerfor years, but he gets a higher Social Security benefit. Why is that? Your payments are based on your earnings over your lifetime. Unless you are both the same age. started and stopped work on the exact same dates, and earned the very same amount every year of your careers, you wouldn’t get the same benefit ns your cousin. Social Security benefits are based on many years of earnings — generally your highest 35 years. To learn more about Social Security retirement benefits, visit www.socialsecurity.gov and select the “Retirement” link. / am nearing my full retirement age. but / plan to keep working after I apply for Social by Gerald Stein ♦:Q65 V: 8 6 5 ♦:Q9 7 2 ♦: Q 5 2 4: K J 9 8 V: AJ 104 ♦: K 10 5 ♦:AJ West Dealer: Vulnerable: Both 4* Lead: East South IV Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass 2NT(1) 4* (2) 5V(4) 6* (6) Pass 3NT 4NT (3) 5NT (5) 7V(7) West Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass • (1) 2NT. Jacoby 2NT Convention (2) 4#: Cue bid (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 4NT: Roman Key Card Blackwood: Aces? 5V: Two key cards, no QV 5NT: Roman Key Card Blackwood: Kings? 6f: King of Diamonds . 7V: Signoff After a long and involved bidding sequence. North and South found themselves in a 7V Grand Slam Contract in a recent online tournament. This was a huge tournament with 58 tables playing these exact cards. How many reached the ultimate prize in a Heart Grand Slam contract? Let’s take a look at the bidding first, the play of the hand second, and the scoring last of all. ’ With West as the dealer and passing and both sides vulnerable. North opened the bidding with 1V, promising at least five hearts and HCP’s between 12-21. East passed, and South with a strong hand with 17 HCP’s opted lo use the 2NT Jacoby Convention. This convention is used to show four-card support for the bid suit (hearts) and at least 13 HCP’s. It is forcing tQ game. North bid 3NT promising a hand in the 16-17 HCP range and balanced. South used a 4^ cue bid to let North know that she had the A^ and a strong hand. Again, this was a forcing bid. North bid 4NT, the Roman Key Card Blackwood Convention where the king of trump becomes (he fifth key card along with the four aces. South responded with the 5V bid. informing North that she had two key cards, the AV and the A4k North’s next bid was an asstyance that they had all five key cards between them and now asked for the number of kings in South’s hand. South responded that she had the Kf by bid­ ding 6f, the cheapest bid she could bid to inform North of that king. Hearing enough infor­ mation, North placed the contract at 7t, and all passed. North would be lhe declarer at a 7V contract. The play of (he hand was straightforward. West led the 44. and South tabled her hand and sat back to watch the proceedings. With a thanks to South, North called for a low card from the board, and West, in third seat, had to go up with the Q4. That, of course, set up the entire spade suit. Drawing trumps was North’s next action, and in three rounds, all trumps were accounted for. With trumps drawn. North played the spades, the top two diamonds, and trumped the losinc diamond with lhe QV. Dre A# and the K* were the eleventh and twelfth tricks and the 1()V was the thirteenth and final trick for the North/South team. ‘ ’ nd 1 C While most grand slams need 37 high card points to make a thirtccn-trick contract hrrr it isXn. <>*■ .he Nonh/Soufo team was considerably under that amoun~± 3 . (CP's The big difference, of course, is that the North and South team together controlled nil Hhe aces andI all of khtgs. They had balanced hands, and the lead of lhe SmX ™ e r • rninly helps-J the North-South contract by locating the Q* on the first trick. Whi e IWWeM hud sewn HCP’s. lhe points were tn three queens and one jack, hardly enough to do damage on this handbjjdjng and p|ay of[|and North/South were dulv n-w.-t . H>r lh|e'r,^1"fl a fine score of 94.3%. In all. eight tables reached the w “ ’°P on Uris ha (ablcs ranged widely in other contracts, including 6V makinn conlract’ while the other 50^J" 8 Ihc in A11 in a||. „ k'"2?n overtrick, and Nforth'SoUlh team to bid. P'»y. and score a Grand Slam contract on foday'sh^d™1'0 'he v.ytdS- Thi* Saturday. March 22 at the Hastings Conununitv Erinm.. Bridge M thcfC wii| be a mini-bridge class offered for those who whh n Recreation Cen • n or who wish to review the Stayman Convention Re<»iul "1 ,learn ,hc Stayman #t (269) 948-1414. The fee is S5 for the two-SX” ""i 7RC by calling their outs and plenty of' ".i(htheSwymanLO How docs Social Security decide whether I a,n‘^h'^ dir,bili,-V “ad" Social Security law is based on your inability h) work because cO dlSa^8 “nditi""- To be considered disabled, boual Secunty rou4 determine that ba3«* "f « more dis. Jean Ziegler celebrates 96th birthday Jean Ziegler will be celebrating her 96th birthday. Her family ask that you please remember her by sending a card to Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Ml 49058. What is the earliest age that I can receive Social Security disability benefits? There is no minimum age as long as you meet the strict Social Security definition of disability and you have worked long and recently enough under Social Security to earn the required number of w ork credits You can earn up to a maximum of four work credits each year. The amount of earnings required for a credit increases each year as general wage levels go up. The number of work cred­ its you need for Social Security disability benefits depends on your age when you become disabled. For example, if you are under age 24, you may qualify with as little as six credits. But peopV' disabled at age 31 or older generally need between 20 and 40 cred­ its, and some of the work must have been recent. For example, you would need to have worked five out of the past 10 years. Note that eligibility requirements arc different for Supplemental Security Income, which does not depend on work credits. Ixam more at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. EAST 4:4 2 V:7 ♦: J84 3 ♦: 109 8 64 3 SOUTH: North Social Security by £ «Ur publication. Mnw Work AffcUS , °vHr Benefits, at Xw.s^ialsecurity.g^’/Pu^UX)69.html. . 10 7 3 V: K Q 9 3 2 ♦: A 6 ♦:K7 WEST vnur excess earning- Learn more about more information. wc recommend you read Disability Benefits, available online at WWW. socialsecurity.gov/pubs. NORTH Uce linlc. Set aside two hours from 10 a.m. until noon and ihlU,d" ell,ion for your improved bridgc-playing. nd walk aWi|y .......... • Aa n'diK-d Undue Teacher for the American Contract Hn,i„ , (Gerald Stein, a ’ (J/ iChoolc and hridfte clnht. You can h's “ l^al;Ue. u he> bridge eltlS b n„,untymiehignnMon>pot.com) ,<ZS<' blog al: MafCi* *• Tbe Hast coverage with Marketplace coverage. I.»r Vond.1 VunTd h tbe u rih' hffnp more information alxait the Marketplace. ' iMI w wu.liealtluare.gov. Fur more infotma :;(.„ Weo Mich,u)45 A' lion about Medicare Parts A. B. C and D. visit Soi ial Security Administr (ff, vja i www me<licare.gov or read our publication St. HE. Grand Rapid* Ml on Medicare at www s<Kialsei:urity.gov/pub«;. to vonila.vantilf" \ sa.gt,v you’ve reached ^ceive So^al J.’ you can work win ‘' > fl, will , be r^uc d andyourcurren' ^ । in ' da«<l because of U* ,, a hi^e b " 71’ working. i< ""'^Higher be",°inc'« fl” abling conditions >“u n'K “aablc 10 *> the work you did before and unable to adjust to •my other work that exists m significant num­ bers in the national economy; Also. your dis. ability must last or be expected to last for at least one sear or to result in death. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits arc payable for partial disability or short-term disability (less than a year). For BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY 4: A disability- edibility 1 1 get Supplemental Security Income because 1 am elderly and have no income. My sister recently died and left me the money she had in a savings account. Will this extra money affect my SSI benefits? Will my SSI payments stop? The money inherited from your sister is considered income for lhe month you receive it and could make you ineligible for that month, depending on the amount of the inher­ itance. If you keep the money into the next month, it then becomes a part of your resources. You cannot have more than $2,000 in resources and remain eligible for SSI ben­ efits ($3,000 for a couple). Call 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325-0778) to report the inheri­ tance. A representative will tell you how your eligibility and payment amount might be affected. Learn more by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov . My parents recently moved into a retire­ ment community and they are signing their house over to me. Can ! still get Supplemental Security Income or will home ownership make me ineligible? You can own a home and still receive SSI as long as you live in the home you own. In most cases, when determining SSI eligibility, we don’t count as a resource the home you own and live in or lhe car >ou use. For more information about SSI and Social Security, visit wwwjkocialsccurity.gov or call 800-772-1213. Girrbach-Kendall The families of Breanna Girrbach and David Kendall would like to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. David and Breanna both graduated from Hastings High School in 2008. Breanna attended Grand Valley State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She is employed with Bethany Christian Services David attended Grand Valley State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in statistics. He is employed with Integrated Health Partners. /X September wedding is being planned by lhe couple. Svbom babies Bryson James Earl, born at Pennock Hospital on March I, 2014 at 12:20 p.m. to James Gregory and Nicole Hughes of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. . Benjamin Parker, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 5, 2014 at 7:50 a.m. to Courtney and Casey Wills of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. r. ", , it m iimibi-------------------------------------------------------- Loftus-Burch united in marriage Anna Marie Loftus and Michael Brian Burch were married on September 20. 2013. Anna is the daughter of Steve and Kay Loftus of Hastings. Michael is lhe son of Martha and Douglas Wagner of St. Louis, Missouri and Jerry and Cindy Burch of Orlando, Florida. The wedding was held in Chicago where Anna and Michael reside. Charlotte Elizabeth, born at Pennock Hospital on March 7, 2014 at 8:06 a.m. to Greg and Cindy Faubert of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and IS inches Jong. ««♦** Emma Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on March 7, 2014 at 9:04 p.m. to Kimberly and Jason Miller of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits I didn’t enroll lu Medicare Part II back when my Part A started a few years ago. Can I enroll now? Yes. but if you want to do it this year, you’ll have to act soon. The general enrollment period for Medicare Part IL medical insurance, began Jan. I and runs dm>ugh March 31. Keep in mind that although there is no monthly premi­ um for Medicare Part A, there will be a premi­ um for your Medicare Part B. In most cases, that premium goes up each 12-month period you w ere eligible for it tmd elected not to enroll To find out more about Medicare, visit www.medicare.gov or 'V'vw.socialsccuritv.gov and select the “Med»carc ’ Will my Medicarj Average change because of the f\ff(Ullume Care Act? No, not al all. P^P,C ^bo have Medicare coverage are not affected by the Affordable Care Act. Medicare’ not a part o( <he Affordable Care Acts Health Insurance Marketplace. If )°u arc a Medicare benefici­ ary, your Medicare benefits ;ire not changing. You do not need to replace yoUr Medicare 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving AH Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfiiiicralhoine.net �Pago fl - Thursday. March 20. 2014 - The Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD by Elaine (J arlock Next week’s exhibit al lhe Freight House "From Head to Toe.” will feature all manner of accessories. Thursday, March 27. in the afternoon will be the best time to bring in contributions of the mundane or lhe unusua! items of attire, be they scarves. sweaters. jewelry or corsets. Then on March 29 and 30 the hours of exhibit will bc 10 a.m. to 5 p m. Saturday, March 29 and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. March 30. Saturday, lhe Orthodox church in Woodbun was host to an unusual icon that was on tour in the diocese, which includes Lansing where it was shown Friday. Woodbury ’s St. Hermans and Ann Arbor Saturday. It was to be on display in another church Sunday. A priest was accompanying the icon and taking part in the sen ice. The lake Odessa Area Historical Society Thursday hosted James McKay of Ionia with his partial collection of woven baskets he has created. He began this new hobby by making use of a 23 cent book his wife brought home from a garage sale. The instructions looked interesting, and he said he thought he could do something that simple. He was right. He has won national recognition for his baskets. The audience got also a free history lesson about the removal of Native Americans from the Carolinas and Georgia on the infamous Trail of Tears when they were relocated lo barren Oklahoma by order of President Andrew Jackson. The speaker even went home with a commission for a basket from a member of his audience. Recent blood donor awards went to Madison Keeler for one gallon and to Karen Bursley for five gallons. With increasing amounts of sunshine and gradually rising temperatures, we have made new discoveries. For instance last week a stepping stone appealed. It had been hidden from view since, early December. This week. patches dry grass ,| ate r.-----... ol ...j IV 3showing ||V„...C alongside we may Ik* able buildings or near trees. Soon wc ____________ to walk on our.; lawns and retrievec some of the ”» ha\e .. u. — u-ir branches ,h that been half buried in crusty crusty snow for months. Rev. James Kinsey officiated al lhe funeral for Marie Deardroff at Hope Church of the Brethren Monday morning. Her six grand­ sons were pallbearers. Granddaughters read Scripture and poetry. Thelma Jackson died last week at age 10 I. The previous week, she was pictured in hikewood News and the Reminder with five young generations, with her lhe matriarch of six generations. Funeral services were held at the Coldwater CMC recently for Rev. Charles Richards who served Central UMC here 1986-I989. Seldom does one see Dike Odessa or Jordan Lake cited in the sports pages tor hunting and fishing stories, but such was the case Sunday with a four-column story about fishing on the lake, European style, written by Bob Gwizxlz. an outdoor columnist. The tar­ get was bluegills which they caught with Latvian-made lure, a miniature rod and reel. Everything used was tiny to find the fish in the strata 24 to 32 feet deep. The visiting expert said that in Europe, fishing is done in water with depths of five to seven feet and almost never below 10 or 12 feel. Despite the differences in style, the fish were caught. At Central United Methodist Church Sunday, the congregation was treated to music by a new praise team composed of youth members of the congregation - all teenage boys. The abandoned Brown school on Usbornc Road now has a small south wall since lhe roof collapsed into the interior. JONES Financial ‘spring cleaning’ can brighten your investment picture The days are getting longer and warmer — a sure indication of d’c anival of sPrin8Another sign of the season may Ik- the urge you get to do some spring cleaning. But you might not have realized <Hnts(,,ne of lhe snmc spring-cleaning techniqucs lhal can bc uscd on your home can also apply to your invest­ ments and your overall financial strategy. Here arc a few Meas to consider • Get rid of ••clutter," As you do your spring cleaning, you may find some clut­ ter — a bunch of items you no lunger need. As an investor, you might look at your port­ folio and also find “clutter” in the form of investments that are no longer appropriate for your objectives. For example, perhaps some of them arc virtual duplicates of other invest­ ments you own, thereby diminishing your potential for diversification. Or maybe some investments arc now too risky for your needs. In any case, you may be better off rebalancing your portfolio. • Get organized. As you clean your home, you might find ways to organize your belong­ ings and furniture more efficiently. And you may also be able to organize your investments more effectively. One possibility: Consider consolidating your investment accounts with one provider. If you have an IRA here, anoth­ er one there and some other investments scat­ tered about, you may be paying more in fees and commissions than is necessary. By con­ solidating these investments, you might save money and paperwork — and more impor­ tantly, you may find it easier, with all your investments under one "roof, ’ to follow a sin­ gle, unified investment strategy. • Seal "cracks.” Over lime, the grout between your kitchen or bathroom tiles can crack, so you II need to re-grout to protect jour flooring. And you may find that, in look­ ing al your overall financial strategy, your "protection" component — primarily in the form of insurance — might have developed some "cracks" or "chips." Specifically, has your life insurance kept up with changes in your family situation? Events such as mar­ riage. remarriage or the 'arrival of a new child can all trigger the need lo review your life insurance. And you’ll also want to make sure you have adequate disability insurance. Consult with a financial professional for information on appropriate protection vehi­ cles. • Do some "dusting.” As part of your spring cleaning, you may need to dust furni­ ture, shelves and other surfaces in jour home. And if you’ve been investing for a long time, you may need to metaphorically "dust off' your financial strategy to "freshen it up” to reflect changes in jour life. To cite one possi­ bility, as you get close to retirement, you may need to shift some — but certainly not all — of your growth-oriented investments into income-producing ones. But you may also need to review and revise your financial strat­ egy at other points in your life, such as when you begin saving for your children's college education. Just as spring cleaning can bring more light into your home, sprucing up your investment picture can help you brighten your financial outlook. And these improvements can help you in all the seasons of your life. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones E inancial Advisor. If yon have anv questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-94.5J55J. —STOCKS---- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported from the previous week. changes are -.17 36.58 -17 Altria Group +.75 32.98 AT&T -.65 47.57 BP PLC +1.19 28.93 CMS Energy Corp -.39 38.40 Coca-Cola Co +.38 29.80 Conagra -1.22 73.31 Eaton -1.30 61.09 Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald's Corp Pemgo Co. Pfizer Inc. Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartan Stores Stryker . 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The sections of this Ordinance amend various provisions of Chapter 220 (zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code of ordinances, as summarized below: SECTION 1: AMENDMENT OF § 220-6 PERTAINING TO DEFINITIONS—§ 220-6 is amended to add def­ initions for lhe following new terms: “temporary event" and “lot, zoning (zoning lot)". SECTION 2: AMENDMENT OF § 220-6.PERTAINING TO DEFINITIONS—§ 220-6 is amended to revise the existing definitions for “building setback", “lot", “lot line, front", “road frontage”, “road or street, private", “road or street, public", and various ’Yard” terms. SECTION 3: AMENDMENT OF § 220-73 PERTAINING TO THE SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS—§ 220­ 73 is amended to add a new provision to provide some flexibility with respect to the front yard setback requirement applicable to building lots on a shared driveway or existing private road with less than 66 feet of right-of-way width. SECTION 4: AMENDMENT OF § 220-95 PERTAINING TO ADDITIONAL SETBACKS—§ 220-95 pertain­ ing to additional setbacks for structures adjacent to major streets is amended by replacing the existing con­ tent of same with a reference to a new footnoted provision in the Schedule of Regulations; and the Schedule of Regulations (§ 220-73) is then also amended to add a new provision to existing footnote 1 applying a minimum setback of 75 feel from the highway right-of-way line for all buildings and structures on a lot adjoin­ ing a state highway. SECTION 5: AMENDMENT OF § 220-99 PERTAINING TO PRIVATE ROADS—§ 220-99 pertaining to pri­ vate roads is replaced with reorganized and otherwise revised content regulating existing and proposed new private roads and shared driveways, including the procedure for review of private road applications, standards for review and approval of such applications, private road construction and other requirements, maintenance/access agreements and deed restrictions, final private road permit issuance, and permits for buildings on private roads. ’ SECTION 6: AMENDMENT OF § 220-104 PERTAINING TO SITE PLAN REIVEW—§ 220-104 pertaining to site plan review is amended to add new provisions allowing administrative approval of site plans by the Zoning Administrator upon consultation with the Planning Commission Chairperson, in certain circum­ stances. The new provisions specify the projects eligible for administrative site plan review, the administra­ tive site plan review process, and review and approval criteria for administrative review of a site plan. SECTION 7: REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; EFFECTIVE DATE—repeals conflicting ordlnances/parts of ordinances; provides for lhe ordinance to take effect on the 8th day after publication oron such later date as may be required by law. H cai This ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of tho Township Clerk and on the Tnvu chio web­ site (www.rutlandtownship.org), ownsn p A copy of lhe ordinance may also be purchased by contacting lhe Township Clerk as indicated heinw dur­ ing regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Even if 1 walked to work each day, I still would be indebted to cars and trucks. The many goods we buy in stores arrive at their destinations courtesy of the internal com­ bustion engine. Motors and engines arc woven into lhe warp and weft of all of our economic activity, from fanning to manu­ facturing. Although small amounts of biofu­ els are mixed with the gasoline we pur­ chase, most of the fuel we use comes from crude oil. Energy companies work night and day lo develop and deliver petroleum and the many products made from it. Most of that work is uneventful and unseen by lhe pub­ lic. But when things go wrong, a disaster of epic proportions can ensue. Twenty-five years ago — on the night of March 23, 1989 - the Exxon Valdez left the port of Valdez, Alaska, filled with 53 million gallons of crude oil from the North Slope. The story of what happened as the giant ship, nearly I.(XX) feet long, left the dock is recounted by Angela Day in her newbook Red Light to Starboard: Recalling lhe Exxon Valdez Disaster. At first, the journey was uneventful. A harbor pilot was on the bridge to help steer the supertanker through a narrow passage. As was the custom then, he departed the vessel al that point, leaving Capl. Joseph Hazelwood in charge of the bridge. Day tells lhe story of how Hazelwood made some fateful decisions, including turning over lhe ship’s controls to a junior officer. As lhe giant vessel moved through a part of Prince William Sound that wits thick with icebeigs, the officer made more than one decision he would regret. Despite warn­ ings from the lookout, within minutes, the ship slammed into Bligh Reef, where it was grounded. As later inspection would reveal, lhe nearly inch-thick steel hull had been punctured by the force of the impact of the ship on the reef. The tanker gushed oil at the rale of 14,(XX) gallons per minute. By dawn, the growing oil slick was two miles wide and three miles long. . Day s book relates the story of what hap­ pened lo Alaskans - particularly fishermen and people who relied on the pristine walers of Prince William Sound for their living - in the wake of the Exxon Valdez spill. The events of just one night would change the lives of thousands of fishermen for many years. The book centers on the story of one fisherman and brings to life the personal impacts of the spill. Although Exxon spent billions in clean-up efforts, fish and other wildlife were deeply impacted by the crude oil that coated everything it touched. The giant spill launched enormous legal battles. Parts of the legal issues went through federal courts all the way to the Supreme Court. Many millions of dollars of fines and compensation were imposed on Exxon. (Hazelwood himself was convicted on a charge of negligent discharge of oil and fined $50,000 with a sentence of 1.000 hours of community service.) Corporate payments, however large, have not fully restored parts of Prince William Sound. While lhe salmon catch and prices did eventually rebound, other parts of the fishing industry, such as the bait herring season, the spring roe herring fishery' and a pot shrimp fishery', have not recovered. At this point, it remains a challenge lo predict whether the fish and the wildlife of the Sound will ever recover to what they were before the spill. What can we leant from the Exxon Valdez disaster and its aftermath? Day’s book points out that Alaskans from various walks of life had raised safely concents before that fateful night 25 years ago. As she argues, employees in giant companies can be encouraged to raise safety issues rather than ignore them or remain silent for fear of reprisal. We need corporate cultures that value, rather than penalize, workers who raise safely concents. There is more lo learn from the Alaskan tragedy that unfolded 25 years ago. Reading Day’s book is a good place to start cogitat­ ing on lhe full costs of the petroleum we use each day and to start considering how changes in corporate culture can help pre­ vent lhe next oil spill. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �2O14-P^C Tho Ha- lings Banner - Thursday. vuunp’-t child *letter. A m-.n rtiii<l bave con fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner turning •herc- d/kF f°r a dull hnx>nl:*' tbcy like him real we|| nn s,mforri I think t|u| P .nd Akin* got Mclxaii. (He H>* brl’ ig " ",c a h'"' his mill on John I* „„<jJ<>hn dld nol 01 S^X^Hydehere K js a real n He brought rrw f^ eggs a 2 quart mil r n -mvy. a pilc|^ 1J1 and some fn'd 11 j Jennie McBaine l>" ' OfTa Storms here n^ uw here Lill|eGenev.eve ’„ight. , do,ft d BflGK THE PAGES she 1S, wTC, n ever be W better. Sarah A little lamb will long time lonicht M rtirinev it I let her ta^c Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part VII B^t it changed * Jimmie Cairns is to • 0 *ork, to take care of his horses- How bad he docs feel about little Genevieve. so stek. Mrs. Cahill gave me a 5 fJ J sent by Alzina and got a pound of tea Det Blackmans Following is a continuation of the diary reverted to Falk as her surname. She died kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. Jan. 22. 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. She was born in Courtland County. N. Y., and The full diary is the properry of the Bernard moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Museum, and copies are available. This is Richland and Middleville, but spent most of provided courtesy of the museum. her life in Prairieville. She and her husband Friday, March 13 William Falk hadfour children, two of whom It is real pleasant today but cold. Little died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau. and their daughter Nettie mar­ Genevieve Cairns is real sick. Don’t think she’ will ever bc any better, but I do hope lhe little ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by lamb will get well. Dr. McLeay told Orra their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Storms that it was in her wind pipe. (In her March 9 diary entry. Hannah wrote that Merlau. Leia Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law. Genevieve Cairns had diphtheria.] Mrs. Dr. George Hyde, ’Dock.’or Dr. Hyde. Alzina Cahill here to try on my waist to my blue Westover is her current "hired girl. " flannel. Mary Jones here a few minutes. Orvil Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities Whitlock here after com. He did not get any. in the handwriting Most spellings are faith­ Will Havins brought me a load of wood. fully copied as written. Little Lavem Cairns is better. This diphtheria Hannah divorced her first husband and came from a letter that John Cairns’ sister sent also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or from up north. They had just lost their nn hl'' ] lire u , °TC Nettie and I fin•’"vrooon. 1 lhe.l SCW,X1 "I’,hc "F- in tha1 * for me and she used it V’.^john ^^tnt got of Mr. Kidd last Friday • ‘6^ pot a book of him Inst Ff • > died the Republic." Mrs. at R‘cb,an Walter Bakers, her son->n-,a • uais, n"> e’ "’V 1 h:,d em, E" """v ,,xcJ-Toin !<><» wife .>nre here ||1IS a|ict,1(1II„ Dock was a eoinc •o take me home then he had to milk and eai ™ supper I hen it was m> late and it began to rain and <)p:d began to er> ami did not want ■K lo go home^So I will w„i, bn l<>ni0ITOW. mhv1”’ m"e' .? ,-l:,rVCy died 'raiuy »> I Inmwell. ( ongestion of the bowels ;in<l kidneys look her away. She was (he lady m the bakery. 7 Sunday, March 22 It is a real nice day toda). J atn lo Netties oday. Stajed there till aticnuxrn. ‘till Dock got his chores all done then Dock hitched up and he had to go way beyond Hickory Comers to see a lot of sick folks. So I rode home wHh him Nettie gave me some milk and some eggs. Addie Carpenter came here and she gave me her photo and John’s. Ida and Nma Brnndstctter here. Ann and Della Jones here tonight. Arthur Turrell here tonight. Nettie and family was all well when I came home, only colds. Little Opal. Leta and L)ra they did not want me to come home at all. Alzina said Mrs. Cahill left 2 dollars here aged 85 , ,, Mond»y.M»rd!7vcryniuJd>'- Il is a real nice day today. tt) Odd1John and Addie Carpenter u don^ Mich, this moming. Alzina wa'* । gOt 3 about 3 o’clock. Sarah Sdcox i Emily doz. eggs of her. 10 cts. a dz.. -0 c ^arpentcr Armstrong here and Mrs. Lucy I here and Nina and Ida Brandstc c sent 15 cts. in stamps to Saber in a Wisconsin for a pkt. of the new co! ^miam catalogue and I wrote a letter to Collier, my cousin, and sent him my P and little Opal’s with my glasses on. f° ‘ 2 Oceanna Co.., Mich. Dr. Hyde has Sonc ... today by here, so has Dr. McLeay. Alzma take my mail to the office and get my ©tn mail. I sent by Alzma to Blackmans and g«‘ bars of Lenox soap for 25 cts. I g°l 111 Christian Herald and a catalogue and a letter from Wells and Richardson. Charles Smith a drawing stones for the creamery. (Hannah previously mentioned that area men had decided to build a creamery in Prairieville ] (To bc continued) '^“^SuX-M^hlS It is a real nice day today but so how sad. Little Genevieve Oims died this afternoon with diphtheria. They had to bury her the Frances Merlau, Pierson Merlau and Hannah Falk pose for this undated photo. Saturday, March 21 . same night in Prain^ cemetery- by the side of little Richie her little brother. Little Lavem. their little boy older than her, is bet­ ter. Mrs. Lucy Carpenter was here today and Mrs. Bugbee here. Can t have no funeral for the little lamb. Burt McBaine dug the grave and took the box over to the cemetery- just before dark, with Dr. N cLcay• s white hor>c and buggy. Eva and Ralph had it two weeks ago. all of the family has had it but John Caims. They went a foot* at 10 in the night and burned little Genevieve. Ella, Eva and Mrs. Collier and about a dozen men, Mrs. Carpenter told me. (According to www.barry.migenweb. Genes ieve Caims was bom June 7.1984. making her 21 months old. “Little Richie" (both children of John (1853­ 1953) and Eva (1864-1951) Caims). was just 18 months old when he died in August 1888. The deaths of two of her own children at age 2 may have made these losses more painful for Hannah.] BUSINESS BRIEFS Carol Svihl has joined Hastings City Bank as a trust officer in the Trust and Investment Group. Svihl has 28 years of invest­ ment experi­ ence with a background in tax exempt fixed income po rt fp I i o management, as well as trust and bro­ kerage oper­ ations. Carol Svihl . Monday, March 16 It is a beautiful day today. I went in lo Mrs. Carpenters a few minutes this afternoon. They had their washing all done. Alzina only commenced, has not got our two plates washed. I took a piece of my blue dress to Addie and Lucy Carpenter and Mary Bugbee. Dr. HydccWejihy^jriedlo I wanted to go home with hiJnbut he went too quick for me. I got all ready but putting on my things. Mr. Osterlings folks are a moving to Richland today. 6 loads went by and that Hooviner boy is a moving in the house that Osterlings went from. They took three or four loads of stuff up to the Thayer’s mill lo fix their shanty and the mill stuff.lt is real muddy today. I pasted a lot of pieces in my scrap book. Dr. Hyde here and Frank Fox. Tom Fox’s boy tonight. Dr. brought me some milk and some sweet apples. I got a letter from Eveline Spaulding Daubncy tonight. Chemical Bank and Northwestern Bank have agreed to a partnership agreement in an all-cash transaction valued al $120 million. The partnership enhances a delivery net­ work providing 25 additional locations across JJL gurthwestern Michigan counties to the Chemical Bank base. It also adds approxi­ mately $758 million in deposits, S502 million in loans, $1 billion in assets to wealth man­ agement portfolio, and a $1.3 billion mort­ gage sen icing portfolio. It is anticipated that the partnership will give Chemical the largest retail branch deliv­ ery network (ranked by number of branch locations) outside of the Detroit area of any financial institution operating in Michigan. Also, it is anticipated that Chemical Bank will become the eighth largest institution in Michigan overall (ranked by deposit market share at June 30. 2013). lorn Lake, a veteran and American Legion mem­ ber, is the new manager of Post 45’s Patriot Restaurant on South M­ 37 In Hustings. Formerly of Belding Post 203, Lake Tom Lake has been an executive chef, certified dietitian and food service director in the Army National Guard and the residential food scnice program of the Michigan Career and.Technical Institute on Pine Lake. " “ « *< Hastings City Bank has once again earned a five-star rating from Bauer Financial, a Coral Gables, FL bank rating firm. The local bank has maintained a five-star rating for 18 consecutive quarters. The latest rating is based on Dec. 31, 2013 financial data. Tuesday, March 17 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, PO. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058. until 10 00 A.M. Tuesday April 8, 2014 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at barrycrc.org Asphalt Paving Slag Culverts Crack Seal Blocks Bituminous Mixtures Dust Control Liquid Asphalt Pavement Marking The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala David D. Solmes D. David Dykstra 775b5bW Chairman Member Member __________________________ ' ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 2014 Budget Public Hearing Notice rs r,^.villf Township Board will hold a Public I(earing on lhe Pronn«»ri n । . The Oranfitvil । 2()14 1( th(. OrangcvS1|e Township Hall d BudRet 7350 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. „ „prlv Tax Millage rate proposed to be levied to sunnnw ,u The ProP y wJU be the subject of this hearing. PP rt ,lle pr0P°Se ’Lied budget is available for public inspection at the t™ । • Copy of the %°,Unship Board will provide necessary reasonable auxifa™ < The Orangeville Town^ AcL auxihary a.ds and services as kMU> L jtS Ad. sUlin(, that if those with disabilities notifi, n . Americans WHh >' |)C meeting. accommodations will be furnished tot ( cl"t within J0<Wr ,neaningful attendance Individuals with y such ST*°-fc•*. .as office-269-664-4^. Thomas Rook -||e Township Supervisor Oran*c 616-299-6019 ------- It is a real nice day today. Dock came along about noon. I had not had any dinner, so I went home with him. Addie Carpenter was here to Netties and staid til) night. Then she rode home with Dock. I am going to stay with Nettie all night. The children are all well. Dock has a cold. Joseph Cook’s youngest girl was here to see Dock. She married a man by the name of John Thomas. The Fox’s boy is to Netties a splitting some wood for Dock. John Brighams wife came here tonight and staid all night. She brought me my 12 pic­ tures. I paid her 2 dollars for the 12 photos. Wednesday, March 18 It is a real nice day today. 1 am to Netties yet tonight. John’s wife Ida went back down town about 11 o’clock so she could go home with Harry Goss for she came up with him yesterday. I pieced on Leta and Lora’s bed quill. The snow is most all gone. It is all mud in the road. Leta and Opal sleep with me every night. Frank Fox went after Dock’s mail. Thursday, March 19 It is lots colder and it is a snowing a little today. Nettie and I are to work on Leta and Lora’s quilt. I pieced most all day. Tom Fox came to work for Dock today in the wood house, splitting and piling wood. Frank Fox went home. Dock gave him a banty (small] rooster and some money. Lottie made pies and a marble cake and biscuits and a bread pudding for dinner. Dock and Tom Fox went after the mail tonight. I got Opal to bed and Nettie got Rankin to bed. We are to work on lhe girls’ quill tonight. Friday, March 20 It is a real nice day. Nettie and I finished Leia’s quilt and are to work on Lora’s. Eugene Harthom here today and Mr. Count here after medicine. Tom Fox here today a drawing poles for Dock and splitting and pil­ ing wood in lhe wood house. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler here today. This afternoon Mr. Kidd here and brought me lpc two books, one for Dr. Hyde and one for George Merlau for their birthday presents. I P;1^ $2 for the two books and paid him the cash today. I gave Dr. Hyde’s today. 1 got I*l“e Gpal to sleep. Nettie got Rankin to sleep. Dr. Hyde has gone down to get their clean clothes to Emily Armstrongs. 1 sewed some on my night dress sleeves and Nellie scWcd them up on the machine for me. REGULAR SCHEDULE OF TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS Bany Township 155 E. Orchard Rd., P.O. Box 705, Delton, MI 49046 The Barry Township Board will meet on the following dates for the 2014-2015 year. All meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will Lake place al the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St. Delton, MI 49016. , , , Np)c; Datgg_with_nnJlasLlejdgk) are for another weekday. TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014 ♦MONDAY, MAY 5, 2014 TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 •MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 TUESD/YY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 ♦MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 ♦MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2014 TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015 TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 (Public Hearing @ 6:30 p.m.) This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended. (MCI. 41.72a(2)(3)) and the Americans With Disabilities Act The Barry Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 7 business days notice to the Barry Township Board.________________ __________ _______________________ Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or sen-ices should contact the Barry- Township Board by writing or calling the following: Debra J. Knight. Barry Township Clerk Mailing Address: P.O. Box 705, Delton. MI 49046 • E-mail Address: barrytownshiptjimei.net Contact Number: (269) 623-5171 • Fax Number; (269) 623-8171 HASTINGS SMALL URBAN TASK FORCE A public meeting will be held on Thursday, March 27 at 2:00 p.m. for the pur­ pose of allowing local officials and interested citizens to comment on lhe selec­ tion and prioritization of projects utilizing Federal funds within the Small Urban Boundaries of tho City of Hastings for FY 2014-2017. The meeting will be held at the Barry County Road Commission at the following location: s 1725 West M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 In Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) distnbutes Federal Aid money to local agencies. A Small Urban Task Force for roads and transit within lhe small urban areas prioritizes projects. Questions regarding this meeting can be directed to lhe Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, representing the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, at (269) 343-0766 or through e-mail al info@katsmpo.org. Additional informa­ nortauQn- tion for this meeting can be found at www.smperegion3XMg&aDs �United Way campaign continues five-year streak r- by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The Barry County United Way concluded its fundmi^ng campaign for 2013-14 by cele­ brating and honoring all contributors with a victory luncheon. Thursday. March 13. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center. .Michelle Duits, campaign chair, emceed the luncheon and welcomed guests. Duits especially (hanked the campaign cab­ inet for the their untiring efforts to connect with businesses throughout the area and embracing the United Way goal of raising $600,000. ' The campaign saw 15 new business donors, eight new leadership donors, and 89 Live United 365. This also was the sixth year of exceeding the previous year’s giving. Duits said, adding that lhe campaign finished just shy of 92 percent of this year’s goal, raising $548,274, an increase of nearly $500 over last year. “This community should bc proud of all they do to provide needed programming through the agencies that arc supported by everyone’s gifts," said Lani Forbes, executive director of the Barry County United Way. "Giving out honors and gifts to the contribu­ tors is our way of saving ‘thank you.’ Without each of these gifts, our allocation committee would not have been able to help fund the 21 organizations that we serve." Grants to local services, provided by the contributions, range from $1000 to $75,000. “This year, over 96.000 limes, these pro­ grams were accessed by residents of our com­ munity," continued Forbes. ‘These awards, today, are just a small token of the apprecia­ tion felt by each of us." Forbes continued, noting the following awards, which were presented to outstanding corporate and employee campaigns. City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE Noxious Weeds and Vegetation Notice is hereby given that noxious weeds and vegetation as defined by Section 38­ 100 to Section 38-106. Division 4, Article II, Chapter 38 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinance, as amended, not cut during the growing season of April 15. 201-1 to October 15, 2014 may be cut by the City of Hastings or its designated representative, and the owner of the property shall be charged with the cost thereof. Noxious weeds and grasses more than eight (8) inches in height, dead bushes, and bushes infested with dangerous insects and infectious diseases must be cut and removed from the property. Any owner who refuses to destroy and remove such mate­ rial may be subject to a Civil Infraction and fine, and the City or its designated repre­ sentative may enter upon the land as many times as necessary, and destroy and remove such material and charge the cost to the property owner. Any expense incurred by the City shall be reimbursed by the owner of the land. Unrecovered costs shall be levied as a lien on the property and shall be collected against the property in the same manner as general taxes. The City, through its Code Compliance Officer, shall have the right to enter upon such lands for the purpose of cutting down, destroying, or removing noxious weeds or vegetation and shall not be liable in any action of trespass. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing upon the following proposed amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance on Thursday, April 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads with­ in Hope Township. The item(s) to be considered at the public hearing consist of the following: ’ 1. The proposed amendment of Section 2.1 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add definitions for “TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENTS ESTABLISHMENT” and “TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENT. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 17.2 of lhe Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a new subsection “M" allowing a Temporary Outdoor Events Establishment as a special exception use in the “AR" Agriculture and Rural Residential zoning district, subject to various conditions including, but not limited to, minimum parcel size requirement, maximum of 6 temporary outdoor events in a calendar year, maximum 72 consecutive hour duration for a Temporary Outdoor Event, minimum setback requirements, light­ ing restrictions, an emergency preparedness plan, security protection, trash removal, overnight camping and temporary outdoor storage. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time dur­ ing regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hearing. The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve lhe right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amend­ ments and/or the existing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of the hearing and may further examine the same at the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and servicpc such as signers for lhe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed mate/ni being considered al the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hear­ . * uoon four (4) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with dis1 hiiaies requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township aDI" . the address or telephone number listed below. Clerk ai Arlene Tonkin, Planning Commission Secretary HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 Dr. Brbn and Kids; Quality Aluminium■‘ insurance. Southside Pediatrics: L Ag*nS‘ Nathan Tagg; Cn'n’n’?‘?)r. Paul DeWitt: Thomapple Township statL ■ /•oniniittee*. Trademark Realty: Dirty Do’c . oca| 257: Utility Workers of America ' nScJ,gCm; Family Support Center; Dr. \ Sheldon: Flexfab and Fill; Walker Fluke anu Green Gable. Haven: YMCA: and Or 01 Hahn. n irticiGold Awards for 51 to 70 P™- ( pation. went to Barry County HL tv Internal Medicine, Barry Administration. Hospital Pure « John Fchscnfeld. an educator and commu­ nity leader who died Feb. I. was honored through an award. ‘This next award is after our very own Superman. John Fehscnfeld. John was a champion for United Way and Barry County. He always expected us all to exceed our goals," said Forbes. The Superman Award was given to Consumers Energy and the Utility Workers of America Local 257. for having at least 97 per­ cent participation tor the past 16 years. Hastings City Bank received the Kryptonite Award, after 97 percent of the Several Silver Award recipients stand in recognition during the United Way Victory School lnlcrI”e '\filler Kcal Estate: Bakery, Con.fi:^ MSf Grain Millers Local - - .}l,jcy Phan ‘ J Bellubay Realty: ,’itiite: r"r Pierce Cedar Creek In • “ j; CASA f f Insurance; Dr. Amy P°^.lr|,on Park »«''• Michelle Duits, campaign chair for Barry County United Way. introduces award recipients during the United Way Victory Celebration luncheon Thursday at the Community Enrichment Center. Celebration luncheon Thursday. March 13. ( Barry bank’s staff choose to release their inner hero, Forbes said. Hastings City Bank had a 9.3 percent increase in giving with a total gift of $23,627. Forbes highlighted her next award presen­ tation. noting the content of character that set an example for others lo follow. A third Super Hero Award was given to Flexfab Horizons International and its union — Bakery, Confection. Tobacco and Grain Millers Local 326 — for raising nearly $70,000. its hugest campaign ever in Barry County. The average employee gift was $300 Forbes also highlighted the tireless volun­ teer efforts by Duits, and to Tammy Pennington, executive director of lhe Barry County Commission on Aging, for her years * of Serving the conWtunity."Anyone can be a hero," said Pennington. "It is possible to make a huge difference in the lives of others. With the help of United Way. as well as support from the Barry County community, we have been able to bc flexible in sen ing our seniors and community." National Alexis De Tocqueville Awards were given to donors contributing more than $10,000: Doug and Margaret DeCamp. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Flexfab/FHI. Mike and Karen McCullough, Dick Groos. leadership donors, those giving $1,000 to $9,999, totaled 51. with eight new donors giv­ ing $74,511. Live United 365. those giving at least $1 per day per year, totaled 89 donors, giving a total of S48.4(X). /Xwards of bronze, silver, gold or excel­ lence were given to individuals, businesses and organizations based on participation by members or employees. /Xwards of Excellence were given to cam­ paigns that had 71 to 90 percent participation or 100 percent or more of potential: Dr. Jim Atkinson; Hastings Car Club; Barry Community Foundation; Hastings City Bank. Barry County Chamber of Commerce; Hastings Mutual Insurance; Barry County United Way Board and Staff; Hodges Jewelry". 'Dr. Jim Horton; Johnson and ’ Services, Barry County Sheriff s Posse, Graphics. Big Brothers'Big * McKeown Kraii and Phillips. Dr. L ° Cassell. Dr. Chris Noah. Carol Jones Dwyer. Pizza Hut-Trigo Pizza, Commercial Batik. Seasonal Grille. Consumers Energy. The Hanger and Jilly’s, Delton Kellogg Schools, Thomapple Kellogg Schools, Depot Law Office, Thomapple Real Estate. Dr. Diane Ebaugh. Union Bank. Girrbach Funeral Home. United Steel Workers 5965. Dr. Jason Gole, Village of Middleville. Hastings Area Schools, Walldorff Brew Pub and Bistro. Hastings Cheerleaders. Westen’s Carpet and Hastings Fiberclass. Silver Awards were given for 31 to 50 per­ cent participation, to AT&T. Food Bank of South Central Michigan. Barry County Lumber, Goodrich Quality Theater. Barry County Mental Health, Habitat for Humanity. Barry County Probation and Parole. Hastings Kiwanis Club, Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Hastings Piston Ring. Bradford White, Northland Optical. Bright Start Pediatrics. Tri Chlor. Chemical Bank. Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union. City of Hastings, UAW Local 1002. Fifth Third Bank. Viking Corporation. First Bank of Hastings and XV'almart. Bronze Awards were given for up to 30 percent participation to Barry County Road Commission, Gerald R. Ford Boys Scouts, Barry County Telephone, Pennock Hospital. Chapple Really. Thomapple Manor and Family Tree Medical. LEGAL NOTICE SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Annual Budget Hearing March 12, 2014 Supervisor J. Stonebumer called tho meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Supervisor Stonebumer, Clerk DeVries. Treasurer McGuire, Trustee Goebel and Trustee Grundy There wore approximately 5 public present. Pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for our troops Agenda was approved. Minutes wore approved Pubic comments were received, if any. Approved tho Narrative budget report for fiscal year 2014/2015 Approved tho General Appropriat,ons Act, dated March 12, 2014 Approved tho Budget Revenue/Expendituro report for 2014/2015 Adopted Pay Schedule for 2014/2015 Approved Board Meeting Schedule for 2014/2015 Approved Townshlo Hail Closed Dates for 2014/2015 Adopted Prairieville Townsh-p Investment Policy Resolution Public comments were received, if any Board comments were recced, if any. Meeting adjourned at 7 00 p.m Submitted by; ’ Tod DeVries, Clerk Attested to by. 77535?* J«m Stonebumer. Supervisor Hastings City Bank receives recognition for donating at least S10,000 to the United Way this past year. Accepting the award from Michelle Duits, campaign chair for Barry County United Way, (left) on behalf of Hastings City Bank are Patty Woods, Julie Palmatier and Barb Denny. Rutland charter township PLEASE NOTICE Attention: Rutland Charter Township Residents Jutland Charter Township is seeking an individual to *erve as DepU(y Supervisor for the Township. This posi,’°n wj|| Supervisor appoiufnient. We will . accepling resume at the township hall until posi!°n is filled. /Xppltca015 should he a qualified elector of l.lc Unship. The office is open Monday through , Ursday, 9.ini lo 3pm. If you have any questions. Please Ca]| tounship at 269-945 2194 Prairieville Township Parks & Recreation - IMMEDIATE OPENING Parks Manager - Seasonal Prairieville Township Parks and Recreation Commission is cur­ rently seeking a qualified candidate for a seasonal Packs Manager posit'on • Full-time (40 hours/wk.): estimated for 6 months (May-Oct.) • Part-time (up to 20 hours/wk.): estimated for 6 months (Nov Apr. - as needed) Responsibilitles/Dutlcs • D.recl supervision cf all parks employees • Scheduling • Pubi>c relations • Collection ot parks fees • Genera! maintenance of our seven parks wffour boat launch­ es »Work logs/Truck logs • Records keeping • Ordinance comphanco • Attend monthly board meetings • Dock installatron'removal • Snow plowing Applicants should be self-motivated teatn-players with strong communication skills. WiLng to promote and improve Our parks system as a respected and enjoyable facet c! Pfainev.Ue Township. . Interested appi*cants may mail or submit in-person a resume and cover letter lo: • Prairievlte Townsh p Ha1! c/o Parks and Recreabon/Miring Committee 10115 S Norris Rd Delton, Ml 49046 • Or email to: udams'j’pra'ucyi’js’bxprn'iarg Applications for this position will bc accepted through April 3, 2014. _________ PNjjse, no phone cm*._____ r/fiasns �- f39’ ” 0 2014 Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20. TOP 10, continued from page 1 productions bcmi'c .she poured her heart and soul into those pnxhk'tions throughout the years. Grace Bnsinn. dmighler of Mike and Kim Bosnia. Bosnia is a member of the NHS and has earned lhe Academic Honor Award and the four-ycar academic varsity letter. Her extracurricular activities include stu­ dent council. Key Club and Business Professionals nt America. In the community, Bosnia’s activities include playing the piano and participation in the First Presbyterian Chinch Sunday school, youth group and youth mission trip. Bosnia participated in volleyball, basket­ ball and track tor four years, serving as cap­ tain of the vaiMty team as a senior; earning the Most Improved Player awaid in volley, ball. Mom Hustle in basketball and was named All-Conference in track. Bosnia’s awards include being named Kiwanis Student of the Month, Hastings Exchange Club Youth of the Month, and Daughters of lhe American Resolution Good Citizen. After graduation, Bosnia plans to major in statistics. She said she is most proud of helping with homecoming and Winterfest as part of the student council. Katie Brown, daughter of Rick and Cheryl Brown. Brown has been a member of lhe NILS for two years and was also names an AP Scholar and a Scholar Athlete. Brown’s extracurricular activities include Key Club for four years. Science Olympiad for one year and Spanish Club for three years, currently serving as president. In lhe community. Brown volunteered with lhe junior golf and junior ski race programs and participated in lhe Pennock Foundation’s Dirty Dozen Mud Run. a holiday food drive and the Barry County Youth Leadership Summil. Brown played golf and soccer and was a member of the ski club race team for four years. She made the top three as a freshman and sophomore and place first in the Southwest Michigan Ski League as a junior and senior. In golf. Brown was named Most Valuable Player her senior year, and All­ Conference as a junior and senior, All-County as a junior and senior and qualified for the state tournament as a sophomore, junior and senior, served as captain her senior year and was named to the All-State Academic Golf Team as a senior. Brown’s awards include being named Hastings High School Student of the Month twice and Hastings Exchange Club Youth of the Month. After graduation. Brown plans to study biology,and neuroscience. She said she is most proud of qualifying as an individual for the state golf tournament and being named a member of lhe All-State Academic Team. Devin Hamlin, son of Mark and Cindy Hamlin. He has been a member of the NHS for two years and a member of the high school marching and symphonic bands for four years, serving as section leader for two years. He also participated in jazz band for three years. His extracurricular activities include Michigan Youth in Government for four years. Science Olympiad for two years and assisting with sound and lighting during two Hastings High School musical productions. In lhe community, Hamlin has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 74 and became an Eagle Scout as a sopho­ more. After graduation, Hamlin plans lo earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He said he is most proud of his participa­ tion in scouting and band. Matthew Johnson, son of Brad and Karin Johnson. He is a member of the NHS and has been a member of lhe high school steel drum band, and a served as the drum line section leader for marching band. Johnson’s extracurricular activities include Interact Club for four years, currently serving as president; and sludent council for two years, currently serving as the vice president of lhe student body. In the community. Johnson has-been a mem­ ber of die Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council for four years. He participat­ ed in Boy Scouts of America and earned the rank of Eagle Scout when he was 14. Johnson has been a member of the soccer and basketball learns for four years and served as varsity captain of both sports as a senior. He was named /Ml-District and All­ Conference and earned the sportsmanship award in soccer. Johnson has also run varsity track for three years. After graduation, Johnson plans to sene a two years as a missionary' for his church before attending Brigham Young University to cam a degree in accounting. He said he is most proud ot helping his brother complete his Boy Scout Eagle project — the creation of the rock ’ll’ on the soccer field behind the high school. Alyssa Larsen, daughter of Kim and David Falconer and Mark Larsen. She has been a member of lhe NHS lor two Her extracurricular activities include 4H. serving as dairy and noit-liveslock teen super­ memtent for three years: parttcipahng in FEA for four years, holding three different offices, and BPA. where she served as parhamenran a„ and p-csidem of lhe parliamentary proce­ dure team. । 1S Io attend After graduation, Urun P,an Ball-State University Honors College to major in journalism with a minor in Spanish. Larsen said she is most proud of going to BPA nationals in Chicago for parliamentary procedure. Su/annah Lenz, daughter of John and Elizabeth Lenz. She is a member of the National Honor Society, has attended both HHS and the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center for four years. Lenz’s extracurricular activities include being involved in Students Against Destructive Decisions. Teens Against Tobacco Use. Michigan Youth in Government and Key Club. She is actively involved in the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force Youth Leadership Workgroup, helping to plan lead­ ership summits; has been a member of the Barry County Youth Advisory Council for three years, currently serves as a teen leader for the environmental club at the Battle Creek Math and Science Center, helping to imple­ ment a new recycling plan; participating in 4­ H. serving as a teen sheep superintendent and fair tour guide during lhe 2013 Barry County Fair. Ixnz also works at Bluebird on the Moon. After graduation, she plans to attend Michigan Technological University to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering. Lenz said she is most proud of her accom­ plishments and academic achievements al both HHS and the math and science center. Kylcc Nemetz, daughter of John and Tammy Nemetz. Nemelz has been a member of the NHS for two years. Her extracurricular activities include Key Club for four years. Saxon Pride Club for two years and student council for two years, serv­ ing as class secretary when she was a sopho­ more. Nemetz has taken dance lessons at Step ‘N’ Time dance studio, volunteered with Big Brothers'Big Sisters for one year and is in active in the First Presbyterian youth group, participating in lhe youth mission trip for three years and is a member of the church’s praise team. Nemetz participated in varsity golf and the ski race team for four years. In golf, she earned All-State Honorable Mention as a sophomore, was named lo the Division III All-Stale Girls’ Golf Team as a junior and senior, and participated in the Girls’ Golf Division 111 State Finals for four years, plac­ ing in lhe top seven for the last two years. Nemelz was also a member of the girls' golf A11 Conference team for three years and was lhe O-K Gold Conference Champion in 2012 and 2013. She was named golf team MVP in 2012, co-MVPand co-captain in 2013. Afier graduation, she plans to attend Davenport University lo earn a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies before pursuing a law degree. Nemetz said she is most proud of balancing her athletics and academics while achieving success in both. Joe Smith, son of Rich and Molly Smith. Academically, Smith has eanted academic letters and is a member of the NHS. His extracurricular activities include com­ peting in BPA and Science Olympiad, partici­ pating in Key Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Bully Prevention Group. Smith played varsity hockey, earning his varsity letter as a freshman. In the community. Smith has participated in the Barry County Youth Leadership Summit, works al Family Fare in Hastings and plays the drums in a band. After graduation, he plans to attend MSU Honors College to study computer science. Smith said he is most proud of maintaining a 4.0 grade point average and being accepted into the honors college while balancing his lime with a job and playing with lhe band. Kailyn Wales, daughter of Steve and Traci Wales. Wales has participated in marching band for four years, serving a color guard captain for three, and has been a member of the NHS for two years. Wales’ extracurricular activities include Key Club, Interact. Science Olympiad, Pride Club and serving as a class alderman on lhe student council. In athletics, Wales joined the varsity track team as a junior and earned a varsity letter Her community involvement includes par ticipating in the Youth Advisory Council serving as the public relations director Youth Leadership Summit and the Grace Lutheran Church youth group. She has also worked as an instructor and choreographer at Expressions for three years. C Wales’ awards include being recoeniz^i nc a high school student of the monthfor fo“r years, being named a Scholar Athlete senior, and being selected to represent uiie at the Hugh O'Brien Leadership Sununit After graduation, Wales nfam J™1* Central Michigan University to major in chology and minor in dance Sh/S t PJy‘ plans to obtain a master’s degreVi^n ‘ ?IS.° ogy with an emphasis on child psvchnl^ l° ' Wales said she is must \ho,<.W color guard captain for three years ‘nS “ GET ALL THE LOCAL NEWS! Subscribe to the* Hastings Banner Call 945-9554^ more informatlJOn T°WNsh,P of JOHNSTOWN ^nTlCB op 0F BARRY* W’CH'OAN N°T spba?BLIC hear|NG AND FILING OF FINE Lai2M assessment ROLL cpeciai aE aquatic plant CONTROL ^HEREBY GitASSESSMENT D,STRICT N0* 2 »,N2Iin^having resolved Its intenhL'^.0 T°wnstliP Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Ml^ rnntrol of aquatic weeds and ni-»n. °- m,?ke ?ertain pub,ic improvements consisting of the eradication rnd. HPtannination of a specXl S *n F‘n5 Lake (the “,mProvements”) in thd Township, has made its ina . f |and which are benefited k53.!?0?1 d str,cl which consists of the following described lots and the^mprovements shall be specially assessed: r°VementS and against which aH or a P0*'00 of cost of PINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL Lots and parcels numbered: SPEC'AL ASSESSM^ DISTRICT NO. 2 009-019-001'00' °02-00.003-00, 004-00, 006-00, 007-10, 008-00 009-029-002 00, 8 00, 015-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 020-00, 021-00 022-00,024-00 036­ 00,042-00 ’ ’ ’ 009-030-001'00’ 002! 00 003-00. 004-00. 005-00, 006-00, 006-10. 007-10, 009-20, 013-00, 015-00, 022­ 00, 025-00, 030 uq, 140-13, 140-14, 140-15. 140-16, 150-19. 150-20 009-050-002^0’ 1°J)30^’ 004’00. 004-10, 004-20, 005-00, 005-10, 005-20, 005-40, 006-00, 007-00, 008­ 00, 009-00.003 iu, uio-00, 011-00 009-065-006-00, 00Q oo 009-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014-00. 015-00. 016-00. 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 021­ 00, 022-00. 024-00, 031-00, 032-00, 0,33-00, 034-00, 035-00 009-075-001-00. 003-00, 005-00, 007-00, 008-00. 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 014-00, 015-00, 016­ 00, 017-00, 01 ’0 9-00, 020-00, 021-00, 022-00, 023-00, 024-00, 027-00, 028-00, 031-00, 033-00, 035-00, 036-00, 037-00, 038-00, 039-00, 040-00 * 009-090-001-00, 002-00. 004-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 010-00, 011-00, 014-00, 015-00, 017-00, 018­ 00, 020-00.024-00, 025-00, 032-00, 035-00, 036-00, 037-00, 038-00 009-100-001-00, 002-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00, 007-00. 008-00, 011-00 009-130-001-00, 002-00, 002-10, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 008-10, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013-00. 015­ 00, 016-00, 018-00, 020-00, 021-00, 022-00, 023-00, 024-00, 025-00 009-135-001-00, 003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014­ 00. 015-00,016-00, 018-00, 019-00, 020-00 009-140-001-00, 002-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00. 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00 009-145-003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00 009-150-001 -00. 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013­ 00, 014-00, 0*5 00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 021-00, 022-00, 023-00, 025-00 009-155-001-00, 003-00, 004-00, 006-00, 008-00 009-175-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012­ 00, 013-00, 014-00, 015-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 019-00 009-180-001-00 009-215-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00. 005-00, 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013­ 00. 014-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 020-00, 023-00, 024-00. 025-00, 029-00, 030-00, 031-00 009-220-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 014­ 00, 015-00, 016-00. 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 020-00, 021-00. 023-00, 024-00, 026-00, 027-00, 028-00, 029-00, 031-00, 033-00, 034-20 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefited lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing at a special meeting on April 9. 2014, at 6:30 p.m., at the Johnstown Township Hall, locat­ ed at 13641 S. M-37 Highway, within the Township, to review the special assessment roll and to hear and consider any objections thereto. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public exami­ nation. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND ISUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An aooearance may bo made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alter­ native. an apP®arance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the heanng, in which case a personal appearar>ce at the hearing is not required. This Notice «as authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Dated: March 12, 2014 June Doster, Township Clerk rZMiiT.XJ �Page >< - Thursday. March 20. 2014 - The Hastings Banner n..... legal notices a SYNOPSIS BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD Public Hearing <;«' 6:30 p.m. Special Meeting 3? 7:00 p.m. March 11, 2014 Pubic Hearing opened al 6.30 p m. an board members present 0 guests <oecial meeting called to order <i? 7:00 p m. oOLL CALL: 5 board members and 1 guest. Motion approved minutes from 03-06-14 as pre^tnal summer and winter lax settlements were presented . ** Motion approved agenda with 2 additions Motions approved resolution 2014-02. Motions approved 2014-15 Meeting dates. Motion approved 2014-15 Fee schedu'e. Motion approved to remove from tho tabe the tope of support lot tho exception of an automatic sprir.kter system at the DK high school addition. Adjourned £ 8.55 p.m. Respectfully. Attested to by. 5S Knight Wesley Kahler . Bany Township Clerk Barry Township Supervisor Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sole may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho cond.tons of a mortgage made by William Brower and Karolyn Brower husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated Oclobe- 31, 2006. and recorded on November 13. 2006 in instrument 1172624, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Fund ng Trost. Series 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2007-1 as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due al tho date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Three and 64/100 Dot'aro ($194,843.64). Under the power of sa'e contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sa'e of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 3.2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as; Unit 4, Oak Cove Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document* 1035911 inclusive, and amendments thereto, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Pian No. 15, together with rights in genera! common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, as amended. Tho redempton period sha'I be 6 months from tho dato 0! such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days horn the dale of such salo. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act 0! 1961. pursuant lo MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property al the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption penod Dated: March 6. 2014 For more information, please call: ‘ FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, M;chigan 48334-5422 File #437661F01 77525413 (03-06)(03-27) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, p'oase contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michele L Wilson, An Unmarried Woman to Ameriqucst Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated January 18. 2006 and recorded January 30,2006 in Instalment ff 1159513 Barry County Records, M.chlgan, Said mortgage was assigned to; Deutsche Bank National Trost Company, as Trostee for. Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. As^et-Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2006-R2, under tho Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated March 1, 2006, by assignment dated January 15, 2009 and recorded February 17. 2009 in Instalment 0 20090217­ 0001414 on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars and Sixty-Nine Cents ($96,222.69) including interest 6.99% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained In said mortgage and lhe statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 17, 2014 Said premises are situat­ ed in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 8. block 9, assessors plat no. 3 of the Village of MiddleviJo, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in liber 3. page 11, of plats, Barry County Records Commonly known as 204 Grand Rapids St. Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shah be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale, or upon fho expi­ ration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever Is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ . ol :ne mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortb JL h*oider for damaging the property during the Semption pe^od. Dated; 3/20/2014 Deutsche Qnnk National Trust Company, as Trustee for, aLkcucM Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset-Backed A r -Through Certificates, Series 2006-R2 P05S of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo A Assignee o Souih Su.|o 10Q Associates. • 403O7 044.5123 Our File Synop«l« .. Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting March 11.2014 Mooting called lo order at 790 pm Pledge and ron ca|j Seven board members present. Four guests attended 2014 Poverty guidelines Financial depositories for 2014 Approved payment of warrants Motion to nd(oum 7:55 pm Respectfully submitted. Anita S. Monnell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor ordonn * r NO. 14-01-CH In tk nl Gregory S. Smith v Unknot' H™s'pw»ee» « Assignoos o' e ' °lo AU iJiVnESTEb PERSONS including: The Unknot nNTE nevisa*3 or Assignees o< Waller and^8, R Rose whose addresses) are in ma!'0, m‘’y bv lh0 lo'!ow‘ng: IAKf r a Summons and Complam! were ^NOWE.AJ5“2o14 ln thQ Dijrry county unkn»wn barren c'^.l ^720 Wout Slate Street. Hasbngs. Mlcbiqan4o^Jbefore JudB°A,nYL McDowell. Defend! 28 ’«’<> ®n answer with lhe coun Ifvn a copy on tho other party or to takeXi “ an answw 15 n0,J'C o'hor .SonX" *"bin lh° ''m° a"°*od' 775'1'1701 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bc rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at salo, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ian Carter, an Unmarried man and Katie Hotchkiss, joint Tenancy with full rights of Survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee lor Amerifirst Financial Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated June 29, 2012. and recorded cn July 16, 2012 in Instalment 2012-002198, and assigned by said Mortgagee to AmenFirst Financial Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Ono Hundred Six and 62/100 Dollars (S57,106.62). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public venduo, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on March 27, 2014. Said promises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 66 of tho plat of Melody Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof. Hastings Township. Barry County, Michigan. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo he'd responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the properly during tho redemption period. Dated: February 27. 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #437473F01 77565374 (02-27)(03-20) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bc rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James 0ms, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2008, and recorded on November 5. 2008 in Instrument 20081105­ 0010765, and modified by agreement dated July 1, 2012, and recorded on August 23. 2012 in instru­ ment 2012-003720, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Aagstar Bank, FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Nine and 15/100 Dollars ($127,339.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at lhe place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on April 10. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the South 1/4 post of Section 9, Town 1 North, Rango 8 West; thence East parallel with the centeriine of East Bristol Road, a distance of 179 feet; thence North at right angles for East Bristol Road 395 feet; thence West parallel with the centerline of East Bristol Road 220 feet; thence South to a point 41 feet West of tho South 1/4 post of said Section 9, 395 feet; thence East 41 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case lhe redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower win bo held responsible to the person who buys lhe property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated. March 13, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File J385076F02 (03-13)(04-03) h» 2Xr<»'ns',<J#',n<,an’5 demanded in iho comp"11™ ' Also present were 5 guests Agenda was appfGVOg PiXLX’ op,’?velJ- «’ aownded Part.- F?To nr* we,» placed on life P°tlCB reports were Approved ’ MPay TownshiP b|,l& for $26,741.56 coXT °Winfl and G,ound mamtenance foreclosure notice firm is a dn&t collector attempbng to collect a debl. Any Inflation obtained will bo used lor Ms puiposo. If yOd are «« ^h'a7’ p,ea“Tr «r? our office atlho num*' "Ilcd bo!ow MORTGAGE SALE - Oolault naa n’“d0 in ,ho conditions ot » certain Xoage n'’da °a!a ChuMe" and Kelley s Church.l'. Husband and Wile to Amenquost Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated January 14 2005 °nd recorded March 31, 2005 in Instrument’# 1143829 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Sones 2005-R5, by assignment dated January 30. 2014 and recorded February 20. 2014 in Instalment # 2014-001445 on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($267,850.13) Including interest 6-5% por annum. Under tho power of salo contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sa'e of lhe mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 3, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 375 and the Southeasterly 36.33 feet of Lot 374, Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in bber 2 of Plats on Page 63. being a part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2, Town 3 North. Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County Michigan. Commonly known as 2831 N Agaming St, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dato of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the property Is cold if foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo hold responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage hold­ er for damaging tho property during tho redemption period Dated: 3/062014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates, Senes 2005-R5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-96098 (03-06)(03-27) 77sessi3 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please con­ tact our office at the number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by: Daniel L. Hoffman and Michele A. Hoffman, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated December 30. 2005 and record­ ed January 13,2006 In Instalment # 1158902 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments toll.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for PROF-2012-S1 Holding Trost 1, by assignment dated August 29, 2013 and recorded September 3, 2013 in Instalment # 2013-010727 on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at tho dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($145,619.88) including interest 4.85% per annum. Under the power of sa'e contained in said mortgage and tho statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of thorn, at public venduo, Circuit Court of Barry County at’l.OOPM on April 10, 2014 Said promises are situated in Township of Maplo Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 1 foot North of tho Northwest comer of the South one-half of the South one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quar­ ter of section 13 Town 2 North, Range 7 West, for a Piece of beginning, thence East to tho North and South ono-eiqhth i no of the Southwest one-quarter of said section 13 thence South to the Southeast corner 0| the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-ouartcr of said section 13, thence wo=t to the Southwest comer of the Northwest onequarter of the Southwest one-quarter of sale^ sec­ tion 13. thencn North to the place of beginning. Maple gX^oSp. Barry County. Mich^an Commonly known as 6649 S Clark Rd, Nashvl.lo kII 49073 The period shall be 6 months 'he Tsuch M ’hell bo 30 djy 11,0 da,° °' i^bv MCL “PO" the expiratton o'lhc n0,ice r<x,ul,ed mcl 600.3241 a/K S^ver is later; or unless MCL £ ‘° iqfil under MCL I°f ^3’^014 P0,^^H“i Mi Clerk OoVr.oS TrUut 12 0 P Treasurer McGuiro fe6enl. There were OPU^ Agenda was app SCod°aHbudq«t^fnS aSSS ^n3h'B Ha!l c'oiini^ Approved Insurance contract Approved allocation of road funds Ted DeVries. Clerk Attested to by; Jim Stonebumer, Supervisor irt any. KTX^“"230p'n Submitted by. Ted DeVries. Clerk Attested to by. „ Jim Stonebumer, Supcrv- Approved Sexton contract SubmSby"”732'’"’ 10 Supervisor stonebumer. order at H-00 SuP.^dTn/slee Grundy. Members P^Oocb® Public comments. Non CW, aro W16) 459-1171 'he SupervisorDoVrjes, Treasurer McGuire, Grondy S’oncfcurner. Trustee Goebel & Trustee ^«.W»alhe,5 800 Bnd0WyQ,er place 333 Bridge Strrot N.W X^*ch,9an4 20 Birch'1-20' Jtonobufnc? wl’Gd the ™*ting to Stoph^s"^0^43549 Judicature Ari PBHAdW^'’<’PW4OC"n9 _ SYNOPSIS* PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting March 12, 2014 -TATE MICHIGAN ,TH circuit court T7M5727 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE ING^Ornu ADEBT C0LLECT0R ATTEMPT2 LECT A DEBT ANY ^FORMATION WE OBTAiN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of tho Plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any. shall bo limited solely to lhe return of lhe bld amount tendored at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No 12-607CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Ordor(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry. State of Michigan, made and entered on tho 11th day of July, 2013, in a cer­ tain cause therein ponding, wherein Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. was the Plaintiff and Daria L Slumkoski was the Defendant. The afore­ mentioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) estab­ lished a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $152,425.38, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 6.500% and other amounts recover­ able pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that In order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff/deputy sher­ iff or county clerk/deputy county clerk, to the high­ est bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Bany, on tho 3rd of April, 2014 at 1:00 pm. local time. On said day at said time, tho following described property shall bo sold, property located in tho Township of Barry. County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly desenbed as Commencing at a point 4 rods East of tho Southeast comer of lot 45 of the Viliago of Delton, for place of beginning; thence East 8 rods; thence North 4 rods; thence West 8 rods; thence Soutn 4 rods to place of begin­ ning, all being In tho Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of section 5. Tow-n 1 North. Range 9 West Tax Parcel ID: 03-005-018-00. More com­ monly known as: 109 Scnbner St, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248 642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334-5422 T# 276109L03 (02-13)(03-20) nsescos FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES. PC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE Mortgage Salo • Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Joseph Lumbert, a single man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Vandyk Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated November 7. 2007, and recorded on November 28, 2007, as Document Number: 20071128-0004650, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to NEWBURY REO 2013, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Eight and 46/100 ($85,238.46) including interest at the rate of 6.50000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prom­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at lhe place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on April 3, 2014 Said premises are situated In tho Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, distant North 754 feet from the Southeast comer of said Section 27; thence West at right angles to said Section lino 231 feet; thence North parallel with said Section line 220 feet; thence East 231 feet to said Section lino; thence South along Section fine 220 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purposes over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Price Road Commonly known as: 2832 PRICE RD. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 If the property Is eventually sold at foreclosure salo, tho redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless tho property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days otter statutory notice, whichever is later. If tho prop­ erty is presumed to be used for agricultural purpos­ es prior to tho date of tho foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will bo held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder lor damaging the property during tho redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the salo tn that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. I! you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated; March 6, 2014 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C Attorneys for NEWBURY REO 2013, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue. Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 13MI01730-1 (03-06)(03-27) nsawts FORECLOSURE Nonce a This firm is a debt collector at.emp&^sCd {cr this debt. Any information obtainedI ,ease purpose If you are in the M> ‘ DJ H MORTGAGE our office at the number listed be- • con<j,»jons of SALE - Default has been mad®• San(ord and a certa.n mortgage made by: ho MorigdO0 Angola Sanford, husband and v nomineo Electronic Registration Systems. 1 •• &zce$$ors for Accredited Home Lenders. inc • * 2CO6 and and assigns , Mortgagee, dated April « 1 j64Q15 recorded May 3. 2006 in Instrumen. aa0 Barry County Records. MichiganS*’? was assigned to HSBC Mortgage Serv»c<ded assignment dated January 23. on January 28, 2014 m Instalment # 2014-000 which mortgage there is claimed to bo mi ‘ dato hereof lhe sum of Seventy-Two • no. Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Do'iafs and Three Cents ($72,834 23) including '7‘e' 11.999% per annum' Under lhe power of sa-e co ­ tainod in said mortgage and the statute m SU case made and provided, notice is hereby g<v0 that said mortgage wil be foreclosed by a sale 0 the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, o* public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County a! 1:00PM on March 27, 2014. Said premises are sit­ uated in Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot(s) 4, Block 8, Keeler's Bros. Addition to the Village of M.ddleville, According to tho Recorded Plat thereof, as record­ ed in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 40. Commonly known as 206 Paul Street. Middlevii’e Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expi­ ration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at forec'osure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Jud.cature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at lhe mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mort­ gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated. 2/27/2014 HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Pctestrvo & Associates, PC 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-98362 (02-27)(03-20) 775*6379 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Frank P. Skula and Loretta V. Skula, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Sand Ridge Bank. Mortgagee, dated August 8, 2003, and recorded on August 25, 2003 in instrument 1111823, in Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chemical Bank as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven . Hundred Ten and 49/100 Dollars ($154,710.49). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place ot holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 10, 2014. Said premises are situated in Viliago of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and arc desenbed as; Parcell: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Rango 9 WesL described as: Commencing at tho West 1/4 comer of said section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 1328.5 toot along the West Imo of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East 1308 93 feet along tho South line of tho North 1/2 of sad Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds East 495.0 feet along the West fine of tho Northeast 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 330 0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 42 min­ utes 48 seconds East 528.0 feel: thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 330.0 feet: thence South 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds Wes! 528 0 feet to the place of beginning Subject to Highway Right ot Way for Hammond Road Parcel 2 Tho South 495 00 feet of the West 528.0 feel of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1. Town 4 North. Rango 9 West Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold a! foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 196!', pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be he'd responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: March 13. 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Stu 200 Farmington Hilfs, Michigan 48334-5422 File 043393OFO2 7750^^ (03-13)104-03) �4 - pa9!^i @0fflEv KB® Anna Marie Percz-Pifer. 48. of Delton pleaded guilty to operating :i motor vehicle while intoxicated as a ihird offense. She was sentenced March 13 in Ban) County Circuit Court to serve six months in jml and 36 months of probation Her jail sentence w ill be suspended with probation. She also was ordered to attend AA or Narcotics Anonymous two times per week and receive cognitive behavior therapy and treatment as recommended. She also was ordered to pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of possession of marijuana and oper­ ating a motor vehicle while impaired were dismissed. . Elliot James Martin, 33, Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to failure to pay child support' Martin was sentenced March 13 in Barry County Circuit Court to 10 months in jail with 60 months of probation. He was gisen 43 days credit for lime served in jail. His jail sen­ tence will be suspended pending incoming withholding. He was ordered to pay $598 fa court fines and costs. Letitia Rae Jordan. 25, Nashville, was sen­ tenced March 13 for probation violation. She was originally charged with uttering and pub­ lishing in 2012. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell sentenced Jordan to 149 days in jail, with credit for 149 days already served. She was ordered to pay $1,920 in court fines and casts and was unsuccessfully discharged from probation. Breon Trczcz Williams, 26, Battle Creek, was sentenced March 13 for a probation vio­ lation charge. She was sentenced lo 66 days in jail and given credit for 66 days served. She was originally charged in 2011 with delivery and possession of a controlled substance. She 'vas ordered to pay $1,698 in court fines and vests and was Unsuccessfully discharged from probation. • ' . n in C<JUnty । March I- • ..aftcr plc;ul. uas ''‘■•nteiu* 1()nlOritfa>”J’ f3C.nirc fJ| Circuit Cotid ^hvcr) ;lIld ,n".en credit f0‘r ing guilty it r ,ntc. He was l . ({) m jail and or** jJ'S w<b>' %>' f"’e< an,t^nwn«UM, manufacture marijuana "c dismissed, B«iul Steven Bruxvoort. -14, Hastings, was .Pitch 53, llasli”^: Wasscn- sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court March 12 to 60 days in jail and 36 months of probation after pleading guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, third offense. Judge McDowell tenred W , I ,.? a choree of op*r,""’l? and pleading " 'involving ***'»■ maintaining » ”'dl ve hint c edn for mines Jud-r,in!e ’X and ordered h„n gave Bni\V(x»rt credit for two days sen cd in jail and ordered him to pay $2,148 in court fines and costs, lie also was ordered to com­ plete the drug court program, attend AA four times per week, wear an electronic monitor for 60 days and an alcohol monitoring device for 90 days. An additional charge of altering or forging documents was dismissed. Joshua Ryan Lindsey. 33. Bellevue, was sentenced March 12 in Barry County Circuit Court to six to nine months in jail after plead­ ing no contest to charges of domestic violence and maintaining a drug house. He was sen­ tenced to 93 days in jail for the domestic vio­ lence charge and six to nine months for the drug charge. The last three months of his jail term will be suspended and work release will be approved if verified by lhe jail, fa addition, he must serve 36 months of probation and pay $1,248 in court fines and costs. He must attend anger management. AA/NA three times per week after his jail time, and receive cognitive behavior therapy and treatment as recommended. He is lo have no contact with the victim except by phone. Additional changes of interfering with electronic commu­ nications, assault by strangulation, delivery and manufacture of marijuana and possession of marijuana were dismissed. Timothv Patrick O’Connell, 53. Delton. fines and costs. man, was then arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while his license had been suspended. Both men were booked into thc Barry County Jail. Beniamin James Coger. 30. Bellevue. was sentenced to«) days in jailfor Mure tocotnply with the sex offender act. He «as sen­ tenced in Burry County Circuit Court March n The 60-day jail sentence will tx suspend­ ed if fines are paid in full. He was ordered to pay $ 1.198 in court fines and costs. Bus drivers report vehicles failing to stop Accident leads to arrest for drunk driving ......... . 41 Hastinp’’* pleaded Timothy D* ‘ ^argc of operalinP and i:„il,v in Jnnw > . me<han>p|lcla. '"?'",a,.Te L «nIen<xd lo 12 m*’",hi ■‘Jail mines. IHe । f probatto” ty Judge and 36 mom « P (brce monl^ McDowell Martl ~ pended and he wj|| ^il. win T. :d for "•<>* anti treaonent and must n-Heaud VNA three times per week* He must attend /VVN ' device f.)r <X) a<50 “ndI ai'iend cognitive beh»vl0r "“rapy. days and a e g ,n "Vc^ts. An additional charges of posWs- sion of marijuana was disnuvw . Geontc William Scobey. 74, Shelbyville, "cX Cireuit Court to pay $798 in commissioners asked for attorney clarifica­ tion of fund use from the automation fund. County Administrator Michael Brown indi­ cated that opinion would be available before final approval at next week’s commission meeting. • Wage increases of 1 percent over 2013 wages and 1.5 percent effective Oct. I for general fund non-represented employees, for general fund department heads, and lor the county clerk, register of deeds, drain commis­ sioner. sheriff, treasurer, prosecuting attorney and surveyor. Approval was 5-2, with Dull and Commissioner Jon Smeller dissenting. . "Elected officials knevy what they, were getting paid when they were elected to lhe office." maintained Dull, to which Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg replied that it would be “silly to give everyone else in lhe county a raise and not elected officials." Board Chair Joyce Snow said the issue will bc addressed al a future board workshop because she. too. believes lhe practice of pro­ viding similar raises to elected officials that mirror and immediately follow negotiated increases with union employees has become an expectation. Snow also called for a survey of surrounding counties to ensure the county is on equal ground in payment compensation. The commission will conduct its official Board of Commissioners meeting in an evening session on Wednesday, March 26 beginning at 7 p.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse. 220 W. State St., Hastings. soon to host stroke clinics tax allocation board. • Starting payment at the one-year pay Each practice will focus on one n-.nir„i. stroke. The swimmers will be divid i • lr four groups by age and ability. There wilj"^ cn card ly tried to take a digital recorder. o and Krazy Glue without paying y’ -j-ftc items, which were valued at about employee told sheriffs deputies she sa'vqn(j man take items out of their packages conceal them in his pockets. The marl P chased other items at the store, but did no pay for the three items he put in his ' He reportedly had more than $160 cash *n his wallet when he was lodged at the jadThe incident was reported shortly after noon Hammerhead swim dub three-year position as a citizen at large on lhe Single-car accident results in two driver arrests A properly damage accident on Quimby oad near Cook Road in Hastings bwnship led to the arrest of two people — 2ne for operating a motor vehicle while UHoxicated and another for driving with a suspended license. Officers were called to the accident around 2:40 a m. March 8. The driver reportedly left thc scene on foot and was located lying in a snow bank cast of thc ^sh. Hie driver, a 23-year-old Hastings man. was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He told police he had been drinking and while driving home he looked dow n al his cell phone, ran off the road and hit a tree. While arresting the driv­ er, another vehicle approached the scene. An officer signaled for the driver to stop, but the driver passed the deputy’s vehicle on the right and continued until he was stopped at the accident scene by vehicles blocking the road. That driver, a 46-year-old Hastings ^s%Jin^rt fines and eost*. COUNTY, continued from page 1 ager for an aerospace parts project with Eaton level for new caseworker Jennifer Kling with Corporation and as a past Eaton County lhe Bany County Trial Court-Family administrator. Division. Kling’s 12-year experience in a like “Personalized service is the thing to position with Eaton County provided impetus emphasize,” said Voigt, who, in his prepara­ for the request. • An internal movement of funds front an tion for the position has ridden all Barry unused salary category to a contracted County Transit routes with drivers. “That’s employee line item allowing the Office of the important element, to maintain that local feel, as opposed to a cold, government-subsi­ Community Corrections to meet the transition dized service imposed on people for their costs in new state requirements lor GED behalf.” preparation and testing. • A $9,829 proposal from Tandus Flooring Some dog owners may feel imposed upon, for purchase and installation of carpeting in though, when census takers visit to assess and lhe former library building. Because lhe pro­ to levy fines for unlicensed dogs beginning May i. ...... posal T? fesjj than 51O.OOO. formal approval was provided on a 7-0 vote at Tuesday’s Commissioners gave 6-1 approval to rec­ ommend formal board approval at next meeting. • Renewal of the peer review services week’s meeting to proceed with the first countywide dog census in at least the past agreements and the monumentation surveyor four years. Commissioner Ben Geiger cast lhe agreements with Reynolds faind Surveying and Mapping P.C., Arrow Land Survey. lone dissenting vote. According to Animal Shelter Director Pathfinder Engineering Inc., Crane Land Diana Newman, the census will be four Survey, Carr and Associates LLC. Peabody months in duration and will be conducted by Land Survey. Jonker Land Surveys and David four non-county employees trained for the I-ohr PLS for the 2014 contract year. position and paid $10 for each unlicensed dog • The 2014 annual report from the Barry ticket they issue. County Remonumentalion Program. “We’ll start in lhe city, then look at lhe lake • An agreement with Simplifile. a thirdareas," said Newman. “Then we’ll move to party vendor lo implement electronic record­ the rural areas, .starting with the lowest dog ings with one-tmie license and implementa­ licensed-areas.’’ tion fees to be paid to Tyler Technologies in Costs for unlicensed dogs will be a $25 fine the amount of $12,800 with funds from the to the household as well as an immediate $10 register of deeds automation fund and ongo­ late fee for each unlicensed dog in the house­ ing annual support fees of $2,000 to bc paid hold. Dog licenses will be mandated and will from the General fund Budget for lhe register be available at local veterinarians* offices, at of deeds office. Before approving the request. lhe animal shelter, or via mail. “I know it feels punitive,” conceded Newman, “but I want to do ever)thing in my power to make it easy to comply. The impor­ tant thing is to have dogs get rabies shots, and a license proves that they have had their rabies shot’’ Newman mentioned that one and possibly two low-cost rabies clinics will be offered before the May I start of the dog census. For Spring Swim Clinics to be hosted by the owners who do not comply with census tak­ Hammerhead Swim Team begin April 14 at ers. Newman said name and address informa­ the Hastings Community Pool inside the tion will be forwarded to Animal Control offi­ Community Education and Recreation Center. cers for follow-up. In other business, the board recommended The clinics are open to anvone ages 8 to 18 lhe following resolutions for official approval who can swim 25 yards in boil, thc fre„. , and the backstroke. 2 at next week’s commission meeting: • Reappointment of Nora Hurst and Robert Sessions will be held every Monday and Nelson to three-year positions on the Barry Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 30 o m Community Mental Health Authority Board. starting April 14 and ending May 7. ’ Norman Francis will be interviewed at next 'Die cost to participate is $50 per simmer and checks should bc made payable to ih week’s meeting as the third reappointment. Hastings Swim Club. 5 10 ,hc • Reappointment of Doug Hartough to a lhe Hastings Banner - Thursday. March ' 2014 ----- four stations, one for starts, one for turns, one for drills and one for full-stroke activity. The four groups of swimmers will rotate through each station. The goal of the clinics is for each swimmer Two school bus drivers recently reported drivers failing to stop for lhe bus when the lights were activated. A driver for Hastings Area Schools reported an incident on M-43 at Welcome Road March 11. The driver told police a truck failed to stop for his lights as he was unloading students about 3:30 that afternoon. The driver described the vehicle as an extended-cab blue Chevrolet pickup. A second incident was reported March 11 during a stop shortly after 4 p.m. by a Dutton Christian School bus driver at Finkbciner Road and Ravine Drive, north of Middleville. In that case, the vehicle was reported as a small maroon SUV. 'The driv­ er provided lhe license plate number of the vehicle and requested a warning letter be sent to lhe registered owner. Police were able to track that license plate number and issued lhe warning letter. Customer leaves without paying for fuel /X clerk at the Thomapple Lake Trading Post on M-79 reported a customer left with­ out paying for $30.97 worth of gas. The clerk described the vehicle and gave sher­ iff’s officers the license plate number. The vehicle reportedly left on Charlton Park Rod traveling south. The incident was reported around 10:30 n.m. March 15. Man arrested for shoplifting at Walmart Sheriff’s deputies were called to Walmart in Hastings where store employees reported a man tried to take items without paying for them. A 44-year-old Lake Odessa man was arrested and booked into the Barry County­ Jail on a charge of retail fraud. He reported- lo be able to swim and/or improve on all four strokes, and to do a legal start and turn for all tips for improvement. Visit the club’s website at www.hammerheadswimclub.weebly.com for more informa­ tion or contact head coach Mike Schipper at J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits /X 76-ycar-old Middleville man reported theft of a utility trailer from his yard some­ time been midnight and 8:30 a.m. March 15. The trailer was valued at about $4,500. Several items inside thc trailer were valued at $500. The owners provided a detailed list of those items. A 33-year-old Lowell woman was arrest- I ed for operating a motor vehicle while I intoxicated. Officers responded to a report I of a vehicle in the ditch at Crane Road near Solomon Road. Middleville, about 2:45 I a.m. March 16. When officers arrived at lhe I crash scene, they did not find anyone in lhe I vehicle. Thc vehicle appeared to have run off lhe road, hit a mailbox and then a traffic I sign. The driver was found siting in a anoth­ er vehicle on Solomon Road. Officers I detected the smell of alcohol and. after I administering tests, arrested lhe woman for operating motor vehicle while intoxicated. Driver can’t hide behind tinted windows A 24-year-old Lake Odessa man was I arreMed and faces charges’ of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving ’ while license his license is suspended. A sheriff’s deputy was stopped at lhe intersec­ tion of Main Street and M-37 in Middleville about T30 a.m. March 16 when he wit­ nessed a southbound vehicle pull into the gas station, pull up to a pump, then pull into a parking spot, lire officer noted the win­ dows of the vehicle were tinted. When the vehicle left the station, the officer made a traffic stop for thc tinted windows. After administering tests at the scene, the driver was arrested and taken to the Barry' County Jail. Resident doesn’t fall for scam A Hastings man reported a suspicious call he believed was a scam March 10. He told sheriff’s deputies he received a call at his home and was advised he won a $3.5 mil­ lion prize. The caller claimed to be from Publisher’s Clearing House. The caller instructed the man to send a check in the amount of $450 or checking account infor­ mation in order to claim his prize. The Hastings man did not provide any informa­ tion or money and instead reported the call to the sheriff’s department. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton. Ml 49046 (269) 623-2664 mikelschippcr@hotmail.com or,cam admin­ istrator Kim Kroells by phone at 616-446­ See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. Utility trailer stolen from Middleville yard NOTICE four strokes. Swimmers will be videotaped so that their strokes can be better evaluated and to provide 4747. March 16. Thn Pr urifiviile Township Board will moot on the following dales for the 201*1-2015 year. All rr.eetJne H al 6 30 p.m. (Notice the new start time) and will take place al the Pra.riev.IIe Townshp S. W115S. Norris Road. Delton. Ml 49046 unless otherwise noted April 9.2014 SVfi 2014 (Prairieville Fire Dept 11351 Lindsey Road. Plainwell, Ml 49080) July 9,2014 August 13, 2014 o'Ea.n35’Llndsey RMd-Ml 490301 November 12.2014 December 10, 2014 January 14, 2015 February 11, 2015 March 11, 2015 ted in compliance with tho Open Meetings Act. Pubw Act 267 o! 1976. os amandL.'mti' 41 7S(2) and (4). and the Americans with Disabilities Act. i h h t with disabthiies requiring aux.haty aids or services should contact the Towrohp Board .n wlmng or by telephone seven (7) days prior to the meeting Ted DoVnos, Prairieville Township Clerk �Page H -• March ?0, 2014 - The Hastings Banner SHERIFF, continued from page 1 "But that’s what they thought about in a movie theater in Colorado or an elementary' school out East. It happens, and it can happen anvwhere.’’ he *«d. He said he’s still trying to get more surplus supplies through the military and federal gov­ ernment. if he can. He’s especially interested in some boats for the lake patrols in thc coun­ ty, which has more than 320 named lakes. He’s also hoping to possibly snag some all­ termin vehicles to help cover lhe thousands of acres of state land in Barry County. At the same time. Leaf defended the department's use of the posse and the sherifl s auxiliary. Both groups assist the sheriff s department with various tasks, he said. lire posse was formed in 1955 and. cur­ rently, he said, has 20 to 25 active members. Posse members, he said, receive training just like sworn ullkers in thc department. Trainers are provided by the department. The only training they don’t receive is the police acad­ emy training. . Posse members have to pass shooting qual ideations. They provide paid and unpaid serv­ ices to thc community- Pawl services go back into the posse fund to use for needed supplies for lhe posse. Leaf said posse member, have uniforms and carry guns. They provide security at many events, help with traffic situations as needed, and can aid in searches for missing persons. The big difference between the posse and the auxiliary members, l-eaf said. is that being a posse member requires considerably more time and money. Posse members meet once per month, and Lreaf said they put in thou­ sands of hours of volunteer service through- nut thc community. । scs for uniforms, ammunition and Ollier wpplie-’. hc siliA “"'e "j1’. 'lumber-. " ,s Prov“,cd *’>' ,llc sheriffs depnrtnw”1 J he nixiliaO' *s “ ,niR’h ncwcr rro,,P ,nade up of loonie interested in volunteering for tire department. s;,id ,he auxiliary' currently has «) members. and Ire won’t inctcusc that number. ., ... “We re full." -^td; * we have enough. Auxiliary members do not have uniforms, llicy are* not expected to commit to training iU,d only meet quarterly. Leaf explained some of tire auxiliary mem­ bers are simply lK’°Plc in ‘he community who want to volunteer to help at the sheriff s department. Hc said one person comes in to shred old documents and two other elderly women volunteer to help with filing. This Humvee has proven useful in icy and snowy conditions this winter. Leaf said the vehicle is able to get through conditions and places where o des cannot. One auxiliary member is currently w orking 0 establish Neighborhood Watch-type groups among county Jake associations. As long as what they arc doing is for thc g<xxl and positive needs of the community. 1 love to have them working.” said Leaf. “Really, it’s just a group of people w ho want to help.” During December’s ice storm, Leaf said auxiliary members were called upon to help c c',r roads from fallen trees and limbs. fhey went out with their own chainsaws 16756199 While the group is still relatively new. Leaf said they are working on policies and proce­ dures for auxiliary members. Leaf said no training is mandated for lhe auxiliary, and they have no set number of service hours they Sheriff Dar Leaf has this large military vehicle parked in the back lot of the sheriff's department. He said this wheeled vehicle isideal for dangerous situations where it can be used to help protect officers or safely serve as an extraction vehicle for victims. He said this vehicle has only been used for training purposes. must provide. Volunteer groups assisting their local coun­ ty sheriff are not unusual. Ionia County main­ tains an auxiliary' group of IX lo 20 members, and Eaton County uses volunteers to provide traffic and other crowd assistance at events. It also uses reserve officers who are uniformed but have no arrest authority and must travel with a sworn county deputy while performing duties. Eaton County recently dismantled a large auxiliary unit after thc election loss of Sheriff Mike Raines, a member of the controversial Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association and a philosophical colleague of Leaf’s. Two years ago. Raines and Leaf were said to bc the only two Michigan ills who belonged to the 160-county $ organization. Reports today say four coun y sheriffs arc now members of the group w ic believes that a county sheriff has constitution­ al power to turn away federal agents front a county if the sheriff believes the federal agency is, in Raines’ words “overstep­ ping its bounds.” When asked if he thought his involvement with the Constitutional Sheriff’s Association had anything to do with the FBI investiga­ tion. Leaf said he could not comment on any aspect of the investigation. Leaf said his department does not provide either the posse or the auxiliary members with ammunition or guns. He said members may use their cards as sworn officers of the coun­ ty to purchase those items from police stores. “The auxiliary and posse provide an invaluable amount of service to lhe county. I can’t say enough good things about them all,’’ he said. “We should be thanking them for all the hours they’ve donated.” Ixaf said he’s not building up an army of armored vehicles and sworn auxiliary and posse members. "The only thing dumber than me walking down to Washington, D.C., and trying to take over is people thinking 1 would actually do it.” said Leaf. (Reporters Fran Faverman and Doug VanderLaan also contributed to this story.) Youngest and oldest band p@rf©irm together Hastings Area Schools band conductor Spencer White stands in the bleachers to direct both the <=ixth grade and high school symphonic bands Tuesday evening. r - :■‘ — ThornapP16 v 111 Wfc_ _ _ To see the high school’s symphonic, jazz and steel drum bands, the sixth grade band at Hastings Middle School performs a joint concert Tuesday evening. For the final number, high schoolers traded places with some sixth grade musicians. Here, high schoolers Charles Surratt and Kaleb Heath (first and third from left) join sixth graders Shannon Brown and Carter Smith (second and fourth from left). Sixth graders from Hastings Middle School and St. Rose performed with thc Hastings High School symphonic, jazz and steel drum bands Tuesday at the high school. The collaborative concert serves let the district’s youngest band students see how the high school plays different types of music and performs concerts, said director Spencer While. The jazz band played “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” ’’Spain” and “Vehicle,” followed by the steel dnun band performing “laxro Man" and "Jump for Joy.’’ The sixth graders played "March Across the Seas,” "Banana Boat” and "Indigo Rock." The symphonic band, which includes all high school band students from ninth to 12th grades, performed "Alamo March,” "Urban Dances” and "Thc Spirit of Troy.’’ The band played those same three pieces for band festi­ val earlier this month and received I1) As and one B-plus from the judges. , For lhe final number Tuesday, "Crazy C al, some of the sixth graders and high schoolers switched scats, so the youngest musicians played alongside lhe high school­ ers while While directed from lhe bleachers. Junior Mike Smith (center) and sixth grader Graham Clark play a xylophone together when Hastings sixth grade band members perform with lhe high school symphonic band. Also pictured are (bot­ tom, from left) sixth grader Carter Smith, sophomore Megan Slagel, (top) fresh­ man Mary Green and senior Matt Johnson. �P^e 15 Jbe Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20. 20’4 Long, hard winter affecting spring sports season by Brett Bremer Spurn I II happened Wednesday; the countyX first -high school sporting even ot the spring was ’ postponed, canceled - I.akewixxl’s v.nsity girb' soccer team was •"supposed to host Olivet Wednesday to kick off the spring 'ports season, lhe Vikings looked into moving thc contest to Olivet’s artificial turf field, when it was clear that Lakewood wouldn’t bc able to host the 'event, but even artificial turf needs some warmth and sunshine to melt lhe layers ol • snow. • “We’re still wailing for the snow to melt off . a little bit.” said Steve Spetoskey who is a part of lhe maintenance department at Lakewcxxl j**High School and also coaches JV softball. ”1 ;uent out and looked al a couple ol fields yes­ terday t IXtesday). The soccer field has two- to ‘three-foot drifts on it yet and there are eight incites on the track yet. I’d like to remove that, but I’m afraid I’m going lo more damage than good so I’ve stayed off of it. Hopefully we'll lose some (snow) today with the rain.” Hastings varsity track and field teams arc scheduled to open the season next week at lhe Hillsdale College Indoor Meet, but their first outdoor meet of lhe season, which was sched­ uled for April I at Houseman Field, has already been canceled Thomapple Kellogg also plans lo have athletes participate in the meet at Hillsdale College. Delton Kellogg plans to be a jKirt of lhe indoor meets at Grand Valley State University next week. There aren’t too many events planned in March, but most teams have a couple things scheduled for before spring break. Spring break is thc week of April 6-12 this year. “I think most of the sluff is going to happen after spring break. Thai's really not uncom­ mon. except that spring break is a little bit later for most schools. It’s almost a week later, but we are alway s lucky to get a couple games in before spring break anyway.” Spetoskcy said. The Hastings varsity girls’ golf team does­ n’t have anything on the schedule until the . '’i1 " .. feW few . . . V Iiorc lli"h Sth0 the 1° in°'V ’*as rece<^ to along the fences at every team wants its field prepped an< April 16 RaiKide Invitaitonai hosted b\ Ihornapplc Kd>ll-u, cuood High Schixil tennis courts. lo go. with line*, painted, and holes I’ Byron Center I ligh School Saxon head coach weeksago. . gnMinds depart'11^ "We met «»»1 ' s^,wn Hayward. and he sBhrc Krueger ts just hopeful that hi.s varxttv that, but that’s a lot of work,” grass growing. min? “I usually jump on it right in the ni° ’dca of shoveling off a ball diaboys’ team has a day or two outside before (operations down by the totHbal! rll(, । Pe°|dc realize how many though.” Spetoskcy said, “as soon as I* then. they actually t,ld snow blower.” Hobcrt srni' . • d°n 1 sot **7 ltCt Ihal *s w*,cn 2° lo d(>’t. It is up if I can do something. I can get at1 “h's really not unusual that wc don’t get field with an aJt'’/V i:tx>d UI f,Ist but you get going al it outside during these first tuo weeks” said work 8-9 hours at it. • i the “nnw was l0° ”hard and anda lot ,lf.quarc footage." “Really it’s just a waiting game, altho Krueger said ’’Starting next week it’ll feel 1 ,obcrt S‘“ i he idea a feasible otic. it’s looking better and better every day- * 1,1 snow will melt. The ground will thaw, weird. crusty" to make .f ,hc snOw off ’he watcr will recede. a feeling they’ll be playing after spring brea • “We’ve got four hitting mats so we can “Our lb.in ?n would start dry ing it and all Mer than being patient, the biggest chai have four kids hit balls into nets indoors at a the field the sun no problem ’’ .|U<> (he ground. but cnges will come on that first sunny day when ., time We basically split up ami do half hour that water woiildi ’ °b'i«ilsl> ll’:»l,.‘ 'easor/opener. slated for segments with eight kids, four pairs, and thex lake turns hitting golf balls. But after a haff The rr°Ja” . foresi Hills Eastern, has hour, they’ve accomplished about all they’re . Monday agai |||Steatj of clearing die really going to accomplish indoors. So. a Jot of it is muscle memory at this point and get­ ting muscles used to sw inging at a golf ball 1 that'« h™- wc'vc ‘:o143 ki<!s and toughening up your hands and all that kind of stuff.” in the w u »■ i u‘.re practicing inside, said While schools can decide w hether or not to u'k! ,"'h could|K' vcr> dimclll‘ clean show off of their fields, it’s the golf Hobvrt. c 01hcr jay i mix course owners and superintendants who tv Freshmen will play Caleb decide when the high school golfers can get vs vrj \ g freshman outfielder will work their season going. wi K .r senior outfielder. I'll do .hat every "As far as being ready for us to be able lo other day. and it helps our upperclassmen play, because we walk that probably goes fair­ Ixrconre reaches and I’ve seen that go really ly quickly compared to people who were .it v f ir Then I’ll throw in. lhe other day going to try to get carts out on a golf course,” we did a morning practice just lor thc varsity Knieger said. “A lot of times they’re more iust to break up the monotony ot being mode w illing to let us get outside and walk on a golf the gem. I an going to do one day ol just course because we don’t hurt it so much. Ute Classnxun stuff an<l we'll talk about our p ays biggest thing is going to be that things dry up. and all that stuff just to try lo mix it up where that you don’t have such wet spots that you you're not just going in picking up a baseball can’t walk through them or balls will just and playing catch inside (he gym. plain disappear into the ground and that kind Hobcrt doesn’t really expect to get any of stuff. games in before spring break, but he’s hoping •‘Unless we get some major luni around in that by next week there will be someplace thc weather. I’ve got lo expect April is going outside free of snow and dry enough to hit to be a slow golf month.” some fly balls and run around a little bit. Davenport University on lhe south side of Spetoskcy said he’d love to have a turf Grand Rapids cleaned off its turf field at the Farmers Athletic Complex, and swept a pair field to clean off- but understands school like of baseball double-headers against Lourdes Olivet who would rather not take lhe chance of harming the field by cleaning it off. University last weekend. There will be 14 TK Youth Wrestlers taking part in the MYWAY State Finals March Thomapple Kellogg varsity baseball coach Spetoskey said he wouldn’t even touch thc . tennis courts at the high school with a shovel 28-30 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. The group includes (front from left) Christian Jack llobert was already thinking about for lear of wrecking the courts, but that most cleaning the snow off the baseball Held at Miller, Bailey Miller, Hunter Pitsch, Zack Gibson, Gavin DeVore, Grant Middleton, . 1• nn>sr»m. -s <» UcP TK sending 14 youngsters to the MYWAY State Finals Andrew Middleton, (back) Jackson Curtis, Payton Miller, Austin Chivis, Chris Poland. Zach Kelley, Matthew Middleton and Cole Dipiazza. March Magic Hoopfest back for state finals March Magic Hoopfest will return to Jenison Field House in East Lansing for this weekend’s Michigan High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Finals, marking the fifth championship weekend thc event has run concurrent with the games being played at Michigan State University s Breslin Center. A number ot’ favorite attractions will return including slam dunk (on lowered rims), 3point sluxstout and lull-court rainbow shot areas where fans can come at any lime and participate. Also reluming is lhe Walk of History, showcasing championship games, life-size photos and display boards from .throughout die MUSA A Finals’ near century•Jong run. A large video screen will play a ‘series of “Buzzer Benters,” “Baltic of the ’.Fans” and other MHSrXA-produced videos. Two Hoopfest center courts will host a number of games throughout lhe event, including the “JumpBall Jamboree” made up of teams of boys and girls in grades 5-8. a wheelchair basketball tournament and a series between four .Special Olympics Project UNIFY hiph school team*. Admission to the March Magic Hoopfesl is S2 per person, and fans attending thc MBS A A Boys Basketball Semifinals and Finals will be admitted free with their game tickets. Hours on March 20 and 21 will be 2 p.m. to 7 p.m : the event is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 22. Jenison Field House, site of Hoopfest, also was the site of lhe MHSAA Boys Basketball Finals for 31 years. To find out more general information about the event, visit the March Magic Hoopfest BOWLING SCORES 5 \ Senior Citizens 1 Butterfingers 715-40.5; Ward’s Friends 71.5-40,5; Rosie’s 69.5-42.5; Sun Risers 65.5•465.: Pin Seekers 63-49; Has Beens 60-52: Jsing Pins 59.5-52.5; Early Risers 55-57; ‘M&M’s 53.5-58.5; Just Having Fun 51-61; Jan’s learn 42-70. • Women’s Good Games and Series - M Jsinesley 132-331; N. Frost 150; Y. Markk-v {156: R Murphy 161; C Smart 189-451; j. Shurlow 167-433; B. Maker 179-490; E. Ulrich 168-470; G Scobey 189-472: J. Gasper 189; P Arends 168-431: K. Keeler 181-439. Men’s Good Games and Series - W. Mallckoote 161; L Dunn 160; B.Akers 253­ 562: G. Bennett 221-497; B. Terry 254-681; P. Scobey 255-661; G. Forbey *157-426; W. Madden 209-548. B. Keeler 243-592: R .Walker 171; R. Hart 140-391; D. Kiersey 221­ 552; J. Miller 231-614; W.Talstna 181-523: R. Shaw 192-541; J. Shoebridge 140-387; L. Shepard 122-344. S. VanDenBurg 202; K. Genlher 182. Men’s Good Games and Series • Jy. Shoebridge 251-666; R. Craven 209-613; B. Rentz. 221-589; J. Craven 204-575; B. Kelley 211-538; C. Santana 211 ; J. Shoebridge 179; L. Carbon 158. Tuesday lYios Team 11 67-41: C&N Girls 64.5-43.5; Look Ins. 58-53: Coleman Agency 56.5-57.5; Broadway BP 54-53; CB's 52-55; LO-KT1ON3 48-60; Team Turkey 48-60; Sue’s Team 48-55; learn 10 30-78. * Gaines to be made up. High Game - I.uanne P. 220; Mike 213Cara 204. High Series - Mike 536; Shirlee V. 535. Luanne P. 533. ^McDonald 235-647. , Wednesday Mixed • Court Side 72-32: Eye &EM 63.5-40.5; jirush Works Painting 61-43. Bonnie Construction 53-51: Delton Suds 47.5-56.5. ; Good Games and Scries Women - J. Rice 599 562; G. Mcaney 186-476; • Good Games and Scries Men - R. Jtunifacc 174; H. Bowman 196; B lerry 207. • • Mondav Mixcrettes • Kent Oil 67 37;’Nashville Chiropractic <6.5-37,5 ; Dean’s Dolls 61-39; Dewey ’s ttuto Body 54.5-49.5; Creekside Growers 53- r1• ‘ Games io be made up. ■■ Good Game- and Series - »• Ander 5X’>9;C. Hurless 161: I Redman 137.J. Altkn ‘••I-J Rice 180; S. Dunham 158; K. Fowler IM-516; N. Potter 158; T. Christopher 203­ 5(7 Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks H4: Happy Hwkers S; B'xlm... Shoes 52 12; The W.I.I Bunch 51 I'i Tire Ineredibowls 49 1'2: Oreoz 16 I... So Serious 44. , Women’s Good (iantvs and Senes - N. Thursday Angels Cathy s Cut & Curl 68; Moore’s Apts 59 5Varney’s Const. 55; Miller Farm Repaid 49Hast. Bowl 45; Family Tree Med. 43.5. High Games and Scries - C. Cooper 2’>5546; B. Brown 142; K. Shumway 181 c Hooper 162; R. Argo 138; L. Kendall IH»* 5O3 J. W>ant 203-509; M. Gdula ’ol 1’ Moore 16X;S. Owen 137;L. Brandt k,.’., McDiannid I91); J. Gasper 222. ’ ’ Thursday Majors •lavlmps Howl 67; Mull Divers 605.01<i Men 57; Red R.xke.s 56; Arens l"wn 55 . Website at www.marchmagichoopfest.com Hoopfest also will bc home to Hoopie, the event’s mascot who made his first public appearances during the MHSAA Giris Basketball Finals. The March Magic Hoopfest is being con­ ducted tn a p.irtncn4ii|>- bctycxscrrVb«-<jrcatcr Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA), a division of the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau; and the MHSAA. with vital support coming from the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Michigan State University. "March Magic Hoopfest is a giant play­ ground. There arc opportunities for fun all over Jenison - and it’s a great w ay to spend an hour while wailing for the next round of games to start." MHSAA Director of Brand Management Andy Frushour said. "All of us can remember reenacting games of our high school heroes. What better place to let kids do so now than across the street from Breslin Center in one of the most storied buildings in this stale’s basketball history." The Greater Lansing Sports Authority’s mission is to bc thc leading voice of sports tourism in thc Greater Lansing area and to promote economic growth by attracting a diverse range of sporting events to the region. The GIJiA strives to enhance the quality of life for area residents through lhe develop­ ment of local sports and fitness programs for all ages and supports the continued develop­ ment and maintenance of safe, high-quality athletic facilities. Hoopfest was not held at lhe 2013 Finals due to a Big Ten championship event being hosted by Jenison Field House. “The GLSA is excited to partner with the MHSAA on the re-launch of March Magic Hoopfest,” said Mike Price of lhe Greater Lansing Sports Authority. “While Hooptest was absent in 2013, planning and improve­ ment were ongoing. 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Albion finished the season with nine victo­ 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 ries. �Fjtqe *6 " ,nurfoay*MHfcn ™ - lhe Haibngs Banner g Lions stung by Hornets in Class C Regions by Brett Bremer Spartv Editor Thc hugs happened less than ten seconds apart on the game clock, less than 50 feel apart, but lhe emotions were light-years apart. Hillsdale senior guard Andrew Wilcox sank ■ : throws with 6i seconds the fust of two rree _/s C Regional Final at left in Thursday ’s Class I h School, pushing his team's Jonesville Higllead to IS point over Maple Valley’s varsity boys’basketball team. Lion senior guard Sam Benedict had Maple Valley senior guard Sam Benedict is consoled by coach Christop after fouling out in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s Class C Regional Fina jnst J Hillsdale at Jonesville High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “There are many tears in that locker room, but that's just going to be normal to have those tears. You don’t have any feelings if you weren’t crying today after losing this game.” Maple Valley’s Austin Gonser rises above Hillsdale’s Martin Petersen (left) and Brandon Bisher (right) for two points late in the first half Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley guard Micah Bromley (right) chases Hillsdale’s Andrew Wilcox during Thursday’s Class C Regional Final at Jonesville High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) WOODFIRED SALMON A proud sponsor of the Barty-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race 133 E. State Street • 269-945-4060 To celebrate Barry-Roubaix Race Day we will be opening early and serving breakfast starting at 7:00 am Saturday. March 22 . earned his fifth foul, aggressively pressuring Wilcox in his team’s desperate effort to extend its season. Benedict was wailing in from of the bench for teary-eyed hugs with senior teammates Micah Bromley, Anthony Mahler. Austin Gonser and Luis MartinezFernandez as they exited the court one-by one to the sound of an ovation from hundreds of classmates, friends, family members and neighbors. Nine seconds later with Hillsdale senior Bailey Boyd at the free throw line, the Hornet regulars started heading to the bench, for hugs accompanied by shouts, smiles, fist-pumps and jumps for joy Thc Hornets (24-j) earned a spot in this Peek’s Chess C Quarterfinal al Vicksburg High School by topping Maple Valley 70-49 Wednesday. The Lions end the year with a 20­ 5 record, matching the 20 wins by the 199b Lion team, which was the last Lion team to win district and regional titles. “They wanted to be here. They wanted that experience (of playing in a regional tourna­ ment),’’ said Maple Valley head coach Christopher Ewing. ’’There are many tears in that locker mom. but that’s just going to be normal to have those tears. You don’t have any feelings if you weren’t cry ing today after losing this game.’’ The Lions weren’t losing until a 10-0 run by the Hornets to start thc second quarter, which pushed their team to a 22-13 advan­ tage. T’hey led the rest of the evening. Maple Valley did claw its way back into the ball game. With Gonser attacking the basket and Martinez-Fernandez knocking down shots in the paint. Maple Valley pulled to within 24-21 by half-time and 24-23 at thc start of the third quarter. three-pointer by Hillsdale senior Brandon Bisher 39 seconds into the second half changed the complexion of thc game. It pushed his team back in front 27-23 and was lhe start of a 10-0 run over the first three min­ utes of the second half. The Lions missed a couple of three point­ ers. Gonser was bumped going up for a lay-up with no whistle, and Hillsdale senior Trey Conrad scored a lay-up in transition at thc other end. Bisher hit another three-pointer, and then missed one but junior center Patrick Drews was there at the rim to pul the ball back in the basket. Chris Ewing. Maple Valley varsity boys basketball coach Hillsdale’s Patrick Drews (right) works his way around Maple Valley’s Luis Martinez-Fernandez in the post for two points during the second half Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Bisher hit four threes in the game, was 9of-10 at the free throw line and finished with 23 points. Drews led all scorers with 26 points, and lhe athletic 6-5 center hit a three himself. “It’s a game of runs,” Ewing said. “The second half was a big run for them, the whole game. We thought we could get back into it. and we did. We got that lay-up right off the bat. and we thought, 'okay here we go. we’re down to one.’ Then they just all of a sudden started hitting their shots. (Bisher) went off and started making his shots. “It’s a game of runs. They got on a run in the second half and* they just stayed on that run. They’re a good team. That’s why they’re there. You can’t bc a bad team and win a regional. They ’re a gotxl team. They got hot.” Ewing said his team didn’t see the Hornets make a single three on any of lhe game film that they’d watched. The outside shinning opened things up for Drews in the paint a bit. Martinez-Fernandez nearly matched Drews in thc paint, finishing with a team-high 21 points. He was 6-of-6 at the free throw line despite the Hornet student-sections chants ot “USA! USA! USA!” when he stepped to the line. The Lion students stood up for their classmate from across the Atlantic Ocean with replies of “we love Spain!” Gonser was the only other Lion in double­ figures. finishing with ten points. Maple Valley also got six points from Mahler and five each from Bromley and Andrew Brighton. “Wc thought wc could run (against Hillsdale),” said Ewing. “We thought wc could move the ball and really push it up they court. They did a great job of gelling back and really slow ing us down enough that we could­ n’t get that momentum game going. That hurts us if we can’t gel that momentum going. They did a good job of that. “Our main focus (defensively) was we were going lo jam thc middle and we were going to make them, if they were going lo beat us they were going to beat us from the outside.” The Lions struggled shooting the ball from outside all evening. ‘"These are the best seniors y ou could ever ask for, their leadership, everything they do is just awesome,” Ewing said. “We thought we could win the KVA. and we came in second in the KVA. We thought we could come in here and make a run. which we did, coming utrf second in the regional.* ... that’s a big step for this team. They ’re goal oriented and they’ve met every goal, maybe wc came up a little bit short but they took it on. They know what it felt like. “This is a big motivation for our school and our school district. This is what their goal was. They wanted lo come to a regional game. They wanted to win their first district since 1996. and we did it. This team stuck together, we’re a family. They’re in there right now as a family. They’re leaning on each other when it gels to the tough times. We’ve bonded all year, h’s hard to see these guys go.” Mahler, Gonser and Bromley are all threeyear varsity players. The rest of lhe senior group for the Lions includes Troy Allen. Jeremv Fisher and Dvlan Kennedy. Woodfired Breakfast Pizzas & Sandwiches Coffee and more! o Galiev student section cheers on its team dunng the second half ot tne Lion varsity boys’ basketbait teams’ loss The Mapio va c Regiona| Fjna| at Jonesville High School. (Photo by Breit Bremer) Hillsdale in me ~ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-03-27.pdf 82d5d0df01cc487741f9a31d55c6daea PDF Text Text Barry-R°ubaix race draws thousands Youths need better preparation for work gee Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 All-Barry CoUg*V . athletes highli9htca ** -la-lo See Stories on Pages W _ 804879110187 Thf Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Hastings Public L,bra^R’f?T LOT"C 003 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 PRICE 75C Thursday. Marcji27,2014 VOLUME lv«. NEWS BRIEFS Historical society to meet Tuesday The Barry County Historical Society will meet Tuesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. in the Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Members are working on and will be discussing a variety of projects related to Barry County history. Plans for a 50th anniversary of the society arc just beginning. Part of the program Tuesday will be “What Is It?” Guests are invited to bring one or two whatchamacallits or thingu­ majigs w ith which to stump the board. The meetings are open to anyone with an interest in Barry Count) history. Free hearing and vision screening available A free dink* for hearing and vision screening is scheduled for Thursday, April 10. at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Hearing and vision screening is required before entering kindergarten. One out of every three children in Michigan will need eye care by the time they reach high school graduation age. • Some 10,000 of these children are enter­ ing school each year with inadequate vision. 'rhe health department provides vision and hearing screening for all children of ■ this age at school-organized kindergarten roundups, as well as^t monthly clinics at the health department. Call 269-945-9516 to schedule an appointment Lingering winter postpones spring tree sale The late arrival of spring has caused the Bany Conservation District to post­ pone its spring tree sale by two weeks. Originally scheduled for April 11 and 12, the sale will now be Friday. April 25. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 26. from 9 a m. to noon. The sale still will be at its planned location. Historic Charlton Park’s Gas and Steam Bant, located at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. Hastings. Because of the delay, the Bany Conservation District will continue to accept tree orders through April 16. Order forms are available online at www.barrycd.org. oral the district office, 1611 S Hanover, Suite 105. in Hastings. Anyone with questions about the sale or orders may call 269-948-8056 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m Monday through Friday. get more LOCAL NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Pratt named Hastings police chief by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Hastings Deputy Police Chief Jeff Pratt will become the city’s new police chief and emergency management coordinator after current police chief Jerry Sarver retires at the end of the month. •‘Deputy Chief Pratt has done a fine job for the City of Hastings during his term of employment, and has been working with Chief Sarver for several years now to prepare for the transition to the position of chief of police,” Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield told the council. “While [Deputy Chief] Pratt will certainly have some rather large shoes to fill when Chief Sarver retires from employment with the City on April 26.1 believe he possesses the knowledge, skills and experience to perform admirably.” ‘•There’s no doubt 1 have big shoes to fill.” said Pratt Monday evening after the Hastings City Council unanimously approved his appointment. Pratt, a 26-year veteran of the Hastings Police Department, has served on the force in various capacities since 1987 and as deputy­ chief since 2012. He was previously a detective/sergeant and a patrol sergeant with the Deputy Police Chief Jeff Pratt has been appointed the new Hastings City Police Chief upon the retirement of cur­ rent chief Jerry Sarver. department. JYatt told the council that Sarver, who is retiring after 33 years with the department, has been a good friend and mentor. *T’ve learned from the best,” he said. In other business, the council: • Approved a plan by Mansfield for the marketing of the city-owned planned urban development property on State Street west of the former city hall, which the city acquired in land swap with the county in 2009. • Heard Mayor Frank Campbell present city stall with a proclamation recognizing their ongoing efforts to do more with less as they serve the community. • Approved a request from David Parker, M.D., chair of the Barry’ Community Free Cliic to hold its annual Breaking Barriers 5K race, from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday. June 7. • Approved a request from Sharon Russell, president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs - Hastings to have a yam bomb in front of Hastings Public Library, Thursday, April 22. • Approved an access drive approach on Cook Road to serve properties on the south side of M-37/M-43 as requested by Tyler Guernsey to his new Dairy Queen restaurant as well as properties to the west of the testau*. rant between the restaurant and the Holiday. Inn Express Hotel. The Rutland Township­ Planning Commission has reviewed and, approved the preliminary site plan for the project, as has the M-37 Corridor Committee and Michigan Department of Transportation. The drive approach will be constructed in accordance with city standards. • Approved a request from Chase Youngs on behalf of the YMC/X for the use of facili­ ties at Bob King and Fish Hatchery Parks this summer for YMCA programs and activities. • Authorized Campbell and city clerk Tom Emery to sign a sidewalk casement with Douglas DeKock, manager of Geenan DeKock Group LLC for a sidewalk on the Apple Street side of the Walgreens, which the company is building al the comer of State Street and Broadway. • Approved easements for Phase II of the Riverwalk project between Tyden Park and the city limits. • Approved an amendment to the lease agreement with AT&T at the north water tower to provide an utility easement. School board to conduct superintendent Bite visits by Sandru Ponsctto Staff Writer After conducting a second round of inter­ view’s for superintendent candidates, the Hastings Board of Education will make site visits for two candidates: Peter Bush Coopersville High School principal, and Carrie Duits, assistant superintendent of stu­ dent achievement for the Weld Re-8 School District in Fort Lupton. Colo. The board voted unanimously to tentative­ ly conduct the site visits for both Bush and Duits Tuesday. April I. The board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, /Xpril 3. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School to discuss the findings of the site visit committees and discuss the next step in the hiring process. While the board opted not to conduct a site visit for a third candidate. Greenville High School Principal Jeff Wright, at this time, Gary Rider, the former Thomapple Kellogg superintendent of schools and president of the Michigan Leadership Institute who was hired by the district to conduct the superintendent search, said that the hoard may still pursue Wright as a candidate later in the process. . During deliberations about which candi­ dates would continue to the site-visit portion of the search process, board members said they gave Bush high marks for his appearance and communication skills. "He answered all the questions and had examples.” said board trustee Kevin Beck. “He seems like a long-term possibility. He spoke as the superintendent, not as somebody in a different position.” “I think he came across like a CEO. or a superintendent of an organization, which is something we need right now," said trustee Rob Longstreet. "He appeared to me to look like a superintendent or a CEO of a success­ ful organization. He had good vision and a defined leadership style. To me. he seemed like a likable person, and I liked the idea of him being the face of our district." Board secretary Vai Slaughter said her notes said Bush was charismatic and a Peter Bush Carrie Duits See SITE VISITS, pg. 3 HHS Science ODympM team ©paifes for state The High School Science Olympiad team is going to the state finals!" That was the message Hastings High School science teacher and Science Olympiad coach Marty Buehler shared with fellow staff members Monday morning. Buehler and student teacher Dan Ozinga took 45 students to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo Saturday for the Region 10 Science Olympiad tournament. Each of the 13 Southwest Michigan schools competing was allowed one 15-member team as its official scoring team. Hastings also took two non-scoring teams. Schools cannot advance individuals to the state finals unless the whole team qualifies. By virtue of their top-three finish, Buehler said the Saxons qualified as a team and can now enter 15 kids into the 23 science, tech­ nology, engineering and math, or STEMrelated events in the state tournament. Among the 13 schools competing at regional.* Saturday were seven class A, five class B and one class C school, he said. Hastings finished third, high enough to qual­ ify tor the state tournament at Michigan Slate University Saturday, April 26. ”1 hat means we are al least in the top 48 in the state, ’ said Buehler, who added that the Hastings team was supported by Tri-Clor and tne Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation who make the program possible. I arents, teachers and other stall member also supported the team, he said. these people helped kids prepare, helped See SCIENCE OLYMPIAD, pg- I5 Members of th® stln9s High School Science Olympiad team include (front row, from left) Rachel Rimer, Emalee Metzner, Dakota Gaskill. Z°e CamPbeil, Hannah Barnard. Austin Stephens, (second row) student teacher Dan Ozinga. Katie Brown. Connor Wales, Abby Ca,npbe"• Matthew Maurer, Katie Pohl, Sarah DeBolt, Alie Porter. Aaron Denny, Erin Goggins, (third row) Coach Marty Buehler, Kourlney Dobbin, Morgan Tolles, Emily Pattok. Reilly Former, Avery Lomas, Katherine Weinbrecht, Scott Garber, Adam Schaefer. Samantha Richardson, Camille VanDien. (back) Jack Longstreet, Marshall Cherry. Aaron Gibson. Naomi VanOien, Caleb Keech, H*rden, Peter Beck, Joe Smith and Brittney Johnson. (Missing from photo are Ben Anderson, Matt Banister, Karan Bhakta. ^arls°fL Justin Carlson, Ronnie Collins. Stevie Fuhr, Aaron Hamlin, Devin Hamhn. Jaelynn Koning, Caleb Sherwood and N°a 1 llson.) Photo by Robert Former �March 27.2014 - The Hastings Banner Barry-Roubaix draws thousands to Hastings for second year । mt Muddy gravel roads and hills make a large portion of the course and challenge rid ers during the Barry-Roubaix. by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer The Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race brought 2,800 bicyclists and another 700 to 1,000 spectators to downtown Hastings Saturday, March 22, to participate in the event, despite frigid temperatures and less-than-ideal road conditions after overnight rain. Event organizer Scott TenCate from Kriss Kross events said the 2014 Barry-Roubaix drew riders from as far away as New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Utah, Missouri, Wisconsin and Ontario, and entrants ranged in age from 11 to 78 years. TenCate said other stats from this year’s events included one marriage proposal, [she said ‘Yes’], 22 kegs of Founders beer and 22 paid organizations and volunteers who helped maker the event a success. During his report to the Hastings City Council Monday evening. Hastings commu­ nity development director John Hart said he asked organizers what they thought about this year’s event. He said they summed it up in one word. “Awesome.*’ “They were extremely pleased with how it went.’’ said Hart Council member and local businessman Dave Jasperse, who owns Bosley Pharmacy, said he heard a lot of positive comments from participants and members of the community. “It is a positive thing for the city to keep doing.’’ he said. Fellow council member Al Jarvis, who owns McDonald's of Hastings, said the event was good for local businesses, not only the Saturday of the event, but two weeks before as avid cyclists came to town to check pre­ pare for the race. This view from the Barry County Courts and Law Building shows the crowds gath ering before the race on Church Street. (Photo by Bill Doherty). Steve and Kay Loftus and their dog, Lucky, cheer on racers in their first leg of 2014 Barry-Roubaix as it moves along Green Street. Their daughter’s boss from a Chicago law firm was participating in the race, and the Loftuses made a sign to cheer him on. Riders, both young and older, make their way up a hill toward Brush Ridge Cemetery during the 2014 Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race. At right: Riders break from the starting line in front of First United Methodist Church on Green Street. At left: Bicyclists and motorists, with the help of law enforcement officers, share the road on M-43 between the two gravel sections of Yeckley Road. At right: Mayor Frank Campbell wel­ comes cyclists and spectators to down­ town Hastings for the start of the 2014 Barry-Roubaix. I . cvC|ists warm up near one of two custom fire pits in the celebration Spo(;,0,0^Sl^jnd the Barry Community Enrichment Center. A Hastings P°lice °',ICer mot,it°rs an intersection as a flight ofcyc|isl/Z y 5>ts races down Green Street at the start. �SITE VISITS, continued from page 1 have that tight. dynamic speaker who seemed to fit the board's profile and had bond experience as well as math and finance experience and had tics to the community “In my notes the word passion keeps show­ ing up.” said trustee Donna Garrison "It’s apparent he is passionate about what he dor* and is passionate about canng for kid.*.” Board president Jon Hart said he felt Bush would provide long-term stability -7 IB to IS years, and had a math background. “Other candidates talked about improving math in the district, but he actually has a math background,” said Hart. “He had comprehen­ sive answers, communication skills. “I think he brought a different dimension, his athletic director background.” he added. “I think he is a very confident person, and it came through in his demeanor.” said trustee Dan Patton. When the board discussed Duits, she was described as having a quiet confidence. “She seemed very trustworthy and knowl­ edgeable and had in-depth knowledge of stu­ dent achievement and how to get there." said Beck after commenting on Duits' confidence ”Shc seemed very caring and had a likable personality — an ability to win over people." “I liked her answers about the vocational programs.” said trustee Louis Wierenga Jr. “She's willing to see what | students] need before she tries to preside something. I think that’s a good thing instead of giving them something they might not use " Wierenga said that since Duits, a 1975 Hastings graduate, has life-long ties to the community, she isn’t likely to move away. Longstreet said he wrote “genuine." and “sincere’’ in his notes on Duits. “I think her personality and likeability is kind of off the charts," he said. “Of course, she is a Hastings High School girl and success story and willing to come back and share her experiences and devotion to education." “I like that she talks about what all kids need and she is curriculum-driven." said Slaughter. “She has bond experience; her roots are here; she is a team builder, she is relationship-driven and wants to know what the kids need; and brought up that, as a com­ munity and school district, we need to be united." “It’s obvious that she cares about kids.” said Garrison. “It’s kind of hard not to catch her enthusiasm, even though it is very quiet for having been a cheerleader. She has expe­ rience directly in central office. Building communication and trust is something she referenced several times. Her communication style is different but still very strong— the way she used humor. I appreciated. Garrison said she was also struck by Duits’ emphasis on focusing on the district’s strengths and building on its*successes rather than focusing on what it doesn’t have. ”1 think she is a lifelong learner," said Patton. "I think she is being truthful when she said she is a listener and a promoter of teach­ ers. Her experience is mentoring teachers at the collegiate level. That says volumes about where she is. not just with kids, but with our staff. I think the, ‘Do everything for every child’ quote, it is very’ obvious that she believes that; she’s been doing it for three decades. “And to steal Kevin’s quote, that 'quiet confidence,’ it played through when she said she wasn’t worried about the transition." he said, “I think she is a very confident person.’’ Hart said he liked Duits’ ties to Hastings and commitment to education and said she was very likable and stable. Peter Bush was asked again about his edu­ cational background, experience and interest in the Hastings superintendent post, during his second-round interview. He provided information about his education and experi­ ence but did not say why he was interested in becoming the superintendent of the Hastings Area School System. Bush’s education includes a bachelor of arts degree in education and mathematics from Central Michigan University in 1991 and a master of arts in athletic administration from CMU in 2000. Bush also completed an .nderful opPof""",> jeCision th^Jt?. at educational leadership training program offered through Mi l, Rider’s employer. fthecommun,^. h When asked how he would establish strong isdestmatio" district, tt s tlK ' k> k partnership* between the schools and local involvement oflb 1)3>Iinc' ittihc p businesses, industry and organizations. Bush na.Ce,>-b^»%e,lHhe^o said the first thing to do is establish commu­ those things hast (b H f ui nication. “We have to have opportunities to sit down my familv. can be <*• bravery and talk with our local businessmen, our local organizations." he said. “We would begin to talk about how their involvement could enrich the lives of our students and how our students involvement could maybe enrich or help with their business or with their organization. We amount of time .. IW» ... J want to provide as many opportunities as we coming in. This K " ' ^t can for our students; and. really, the best to do munity. that I «ouM bU I”" of for the that is by developing partnerships w ith those nrinrii; . organizations and businesses in the communi­ foreseeable futureHush said his itnn>«l’1,’J P""r>"es iind Ian ty that already exist *o wc can leverage those ofen^upsmasso^^'^^'endenfs and help provide additional opportunities for post Jrutd he .o l^mh ' a"d all of our kids." establish trust in thi Bush was asked, what, beyond the basics, -lite way we are Cj"; foist is school* should provide to ensure that all stu­ by listening to |teoP u '.... ’ • ‘ Xe everyone dents have solid preparation for their future. feel like they have a vot«~ he Mld He answered that what the districts offer Bush was asked how would expand beyond English, math and science and social vocational programs in1 1 net in order to studies makes the difference. 'he district “In order for a student to be very well- attract both students fo>"' and from other districts to llastmgs. |lc said rounded and prepared lor the next level, they Coopersville, not only have to have a very strong grasp of that during his seven the core curriculum; but we have to provide the district has continually looked for ways l0 opportunities lor them outside of the core in add programs because “Fifteen percent of o«r ^hool population some of their areas of passion." he said. ”1 feel very strongly about athletics, the arts, the in our high school is School of Choice,” he industrial arts, technology — w c have to pro­ said. “One of the biggest reasons we have vide those opportunities for our kids so they School of Choice are because of those pro­ begin to make decisions about what direction grams wc offer above the core curriculum." Bush said its important to have strong an. their future may want to go while they are in music, industrial arts, F»’A. and early college high school." When asked. Bush said that while there are programs for the small group of kids that are a lot of unknowns, he didn’t have a tremen­ passionate about each those areas. “Those arc the kinds oi things that resonate dous amount of concerns about the Hastings with kids and create lasting memories; and, at superintendent’s post. “My passion is to be a school district leader the same time, they help kids develop the and to* be your superintendent," he said. “I’ve skills to be successful adults alter high learned a lot about the district over the last school," he said. “We also have to find a way few weeks. I’ve tried to do my research. I’ve to add programs for all students, not just our tried to have communication with people I advanced students, not just our students who are maybe aren't quite so advanced, but for ail know- in and around the area." When asked if he were to be offered the students so they have opportunities to explore their interests find their passions and have a superintendent’s position and accepted, how long he would plan to stay. Bush said he con­ direction for themselves after high school." In regard to the counseling programs which sidered Hastings a destination for himself and have been cut across the district and what his family. ”1 have been afforded a lot of wonderful might be done to bring them back, Bush said opportunities in education." he said. “When I support systems in schools are paramount. He was nt Lowell High School, if I was going to said Coopersville High School has two full­ be a math teacher for the rest of my life, I time counselors and he feels the school could­ would have stayed in Lowell because I loved n't function without them. it there. I loved the people. I loved the com­ "I don’t consider them ancillary staff that munity. I really had a great experience in my aren’t necessary; they are extremely neces­ time there; but, I had aspirations to move into sary," he said. “Our counselors deal with, help administration. At that opportunity at Cedar all our students with their academic needs, Springs. 1 loved my time there. If I wanted to J; tlleir social needs, their emotional needs; wc continue doing what I was doing. I would ।i have to make sure the needs of our students have stayed there for a very long time. I arc met on so many dffcrcnt levels, and that became principal and have had a wonderful is really impossible fora classroom teacher to experience in Coopersville. Coopersville is a do." Bush said he woifd have to examine the destination district for many reasons, and if I wanted to remain a high school principal for district’s finances ind establish priorities the remainder of my career, 1 would be very before he could detetmine what could be done happy to do that tn a city and community like to reintroduce counselors in the schools. When asked how he would deal with the Coopersville. When I look at a superintenden­ cy, 1 am looking for a place that I can go and politics of the superintendent’s post, Bush I can establish root and I can stay; that is why said becoming a varsity basketball coach when he was 24 years old taught him that I am interested in Hastings." In a business focus group meeting earlier every body was not going to agree with every’ that day. Bush said he probably would move decision he made. “I know I’m not going to make everybody somewhere near M-6, US 131 or 1-96. to be conveniently located between Hastings and happy all of the time,“lie said. Holland, where his wife works. Bush was asked about how he would pro­ Bush said he wasn’t interested in coming to ceed to ensure the passage a successful facili­ Hastings for three or four years to build his ties bond issue and in what time frame it resume and then move somew here else. might be accomplished. “I am here to become a part of this com­ Bush said it is important to have a solid munity. I am here to help this school system evaluation of the district’s current facilities maintain a very high level of excellence; and. before establishing a list of priorities based, in I am here for a long time,” he said. part, on input from thocommunity. Beck asked Bush to clarify what he meant “Quite honestly, if I was to be your super­ when he said Hastings was a destination for intendent and come in and start officially July his family and himself. 1. the soonest you coukl ever do the work that “When I talked about a destination district, needed to be done and have some type of an I feel that it is a place that yon go and you stay issue for the community to vote on would be for a very long time," said Bush. “And, when al the earliest, the following May, and that is I think of a destination, because I want to at the earliest." Shooting suspect charged with murder of former student East Lansing just off the Michigan' State University campus and died from multiple gunshot wounds at 9:23 a.m. Feb. 1 at Sparrow I lospital. Another man, Corbin Holwerda, also was shot in the apartment with Nolff. Holwerda attended Thomapple Kellogg schools at one graduate Dombtiq^ U ^ 'K^ time and graduated from Grand Haven High ACC0.rdl''pg0fice Department. Marquay School. He was treated and released for his I-ansu'T . • MrCov was formally charyed injuries. Shaquilleedns McC. ) R McCoy was arrested Feb. 18 in Grand "“^mrthavWeoarrailtnmcnt. Ra|„ds on absconding charges. East Lansing District Court in a ,cf McCl)y poltcc had Identified him at the time as a nosIn addition of„n„edrobbery.felon sible suspect in the shooting case charges tn two co lc|onv firearm and The death of Nolff. a 2012 TK graduate, in possession of . ^-ond offense. He came as a shock to TK students and faculty al being a habttua oIRnn^ |rja| Mc(.(>y.s 'he schmil who had known him well. istobcheldwt'l" . for Friday. March 28. • He | IM was only here for his senior year, preliminary exam s according to East but he nude a bq. impact on our building in in the 54-B D.slrtct C onn. at shonmne? satd TK High School princia Ion) Koski in an interview shortly alter the shooting. Nolff played basketball and football while .H IK. He also had attended Hastings schools ............ Nolff. 20. f^Xk of Cedar Street in < r 4 kw years before moving to Minnesota by Julie Makurewicz Writer A 19-year-old Grand Rapid* man has been knroe-ri with open murder in connection with charged w«n J >f fomwr SandTbornappi^ apartment in the - Bush said the most important qualities he would look for when hiring teacher* and staff lor H.i>iing:i Area Schools is passion and enthusiasm. "If there i* an excitement about you. then I believe, right off thc b.it, that that fir*t impres­ sion is someone 1 can work with," he said. "Once you develop that, or know that that exists in a |>erson. then you can dig a little deej>er into their knowledge and their experi­ ences to make sure they have thc background that you believe they need to be successful." BikIi also wa* asked why anyone would want to work for him. “I have had the opportunity to hire many coache* as an athletic director, to hire many teachers as a principal, and 1 indy believe that as we go through that hiring process that we already begin to build a relationship with peo­ ple.” he said. "I can’t ever say that I have ever had to hire someone as a coach or a teacher that I didn’t feel really good about when I offered them the position nr didn’t feel good about after that first year, or second year." He said that, if asked, the people who worked for him and those he had hired would say they really enjoy ed working for him and would love to continue. Bush was asked if Hasting* was his school of choice and w hy. “At this point. Hastings is my school of choice," he said. “This is the only district I am pursuing a superintendency at this time. This is the district I have set my sights on; this is the place I want to come be part of a commu­ nity and raise my family. Bush wus asked '■> dC;tSd'<>i,Kre' f thol was successfully implc'”e . n dent achievement and ho'* ‘ effort w.c, measured. . rcvv Bush said ('oopcrsviJK',bl sfijl sallion program* that were s,icCt .l5C the trnn-*tone program was designed <chool nnd lion of freshmen into the nig gating another that forced student* who jn the low grades to work with their fimes a ^ol clas*cs they were failing two to t i week during the seminar block. . of provide information about ho'v ff’c 5 cither program was measured. , During hi* first interview. Bush b .|y that he was always looking to con t • ( improve himself. Hastings board pre* Jon Hart asked Bush what improvement would look like in Hasting* what it would look like in five to IB y^arS “I believe, just as a person, you sh°ul< tinuously look to improve," he said. talked about education. I think we need to make sure that wc never settle lor enough.’’ Bu*h said continuous improvement would occur through collaboration and professional development. After Bush had an opportunity to ask ques­ tions of the board, he answered some ques­ tions posed by members of the audience. Steve Williams asked what docs and does- See SITE VISITS, page 14 Hastings graduate in critical condition after being struck by car by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Osman Koroma, 24. a 2010 graduate of Hastings High School, remains in critical condition after being struck be a vehicle Wednesday. March 19. Koroma, who was wearing dark clothing, was out with his guide dog last week, walking south in the curb lane in the 5500 block of South Division Avenue in Wyoming around 10:30 p.m. when they were struck by a south­ bound vehicle. Koroma was taken to Spectrum­ Butterworth in Grand Rapids where he has been pul in a medically induced coma and is being treated for head and other injuries “He’s doing OK. but he’s still in critical condition.” said Bobbie Roush, who with her husband, the late Eldon Roush, hosted Koroma while he finished his education al Hastings High School after his family moved to Grand Rapids. He lost his sight a* a young teenager while his family w;ls living in a refugee camp after being forced out of their home in Liberia. “A lot of people have been coming to the hospital to sec Osman because they care; but. right now. it’s not a good thing, and the fami­ ly is asking people to please not visit. “He is in a medically induced coma in a low-stimulation room,” she said. "He has a brain injury*, but we won’t know until he’s been in therapy a couple of months, how bud it is. The doctors only bring him out of the coma for a few minutes each morning and then he goes back in." Roush, who co-chaired the refugee project at Hastings First United Methodist Church that brought Koroma and his family to Barry County from Liberia almost 10 years ago. said Koroma has also had surgery to repair a leg broken in the accident and is on a ventilator. “I left a spiral notebook at the hospital as sort of guest book that people can sign. date. and leave a message for Osman, that can be read to him later when he wakes up." she said. “He is on a lot of prayer lists, and prayers arc Osman Koroma definitely w elcome. There are a lol of people supporting Osman and his family. That is good — and the type of support they need right now.’’ At pres* time, the accident was still under investigation and no citation had been issued. Koroma’s guide dog w’as killed in the acci­ dent Does Justin Amash’s voting record represent you? and then back to Michtean for h’s senior year atTK. ‘ Hastings and TK students remembered Nolff when the two rival 5Chools met in boys and girls basketball a after the footing. Both school added green socks to l’»cir uniforms in h<*of of Nolfi attending Michigan State and v,sl^rs were asked to wear gn*n 10 'Jr " suPP°rt ,o the family. The MSI' nt"*0' ^ar’> '«■TK team onto the ^f‘’rc ,he >" fmnt of a packed TK .J1' '■~wd Tile East lansinf m'^'batton involved several neencies inc^'"8 M>chigan State Univers ty Police 'n1'9rand Rnpids ’’"lice Depamnent. United StaL.e x< । SeB1C ’ M^higan State Police 6th’Districl 1W“VC,T,;am- Michigan Inipir nrwrati°nS ^cntcr» Michigan ^lltgence Tri-County Metre ^re„ ,es. Mtch.g» |on ;lnd thc c nd Identification {..futive. A*a Violent Crin»c Bizarre Vote #13 Amash twice refused to vote in favor of preventing our tax dollars from funding America’s largest abortion provider. BACKGROUND Not only was Justin Amash the only Michigan Republican to vote against a ban on gender selection abortions, he also twice refused to vote for Republican efforts to prevent our tax dollars from funding America’s largest abortion provider. After these three votes, National Right to Life’s Legislative Director Douglas Johnson said, "Amash’s pro-life voting record is the seventh worst of all House Republicans." For an up-to-date list of bizarre votes, visit StopAmash.com Paid for by Brian Ellis for Congress P.O. Box 6568 Grand Rapids, Ml 49516 HtghlioMtng bt,»rr.. outto* touch votes cast by Justm Ama www.StopAmash.com tor details �_ o7 2014 - Tntr Hastings Banner M - see? Dinner and music Robins have been hanging around Barre County in unusual abundance since early February. Their flocks have fractured, or perhaps moved northward, and others have moved in a few at a time in numbers more common this time of year. Here, one lands in a very small opening in the snow behind J-Ad Graphics Thursday, March 20, the first day of spring, and stops to dine on sumac berries amid song from a red­ winged blackbird. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49058; or email newsfo'j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Score bored Here’s a photo from the files to test read­ ers’ recall. Do you recognize anyone in this photo? Do you know when this was taken? What can you tell us about this photo? If you're able to help tell this photo­ graph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner. 135! N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@jadgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Have you met? People in her hometown of Akron. Ohio, alway s told Loretta Kay Smith’s mother that her baby girl would be bom in a movie the­ ater. Though her movie buff mother couldn’t pull that off, she did leave Loretta with a permanent Hollywood heritage — naming Loretta Kay after her two favorite actresses, Loretta Young and Kay Francis Heritage is a big part of Smith’s life these days. Her artwork carries on the traditions of her Native American culture, and. with every hooked rug, beaded tapestry and woven dreamcatcher. Smith pays homage to her Powhatan and Shaw nee tribe ancestors. After coming to Hastings as a young mar­ ried mother. Smith, now- 80. turned her tal­ ents to preserving local culture. She and her husband. David, were the full-time sextons at Riverside Cemetery, and Smith today weaves stories of respect and wonder of thc sacred ground she tended and of thc family stories that many names and gravestones can tell. “I’d look at those stones as 1 mowed, and one day one of them caught my eye,” relates Smith. ‘‘I stopped and saw that, carved in that particular headstone, was the Native American Trail of Tears. I sat on that tractor and just wept.” She had an interesting encounter another day that’s still etched in her memory As Smith mowed and trimmed on a far section of the county’s largest cemetery atop a steep ridge, she noticed a man standing at the bot­ tom of the gully below. “I had parked my tractor and taken out weed trimmer,” Smith relates. “1 yelled down to him. ‘Can I help you?’ He just looked at me and said nothing. I put my WCcd trimmer back on the tractor and. when I turned around, he was gone. There was kcnhitelv no way from where he was stand­ ? „ u> get to Country Club Drive and to the cemetery for me not to have seen , „ lin when I turned around.” Smith’s art has allowed her spirit to still . . Piversidc. Oftentimes, perched on the live at Ki"’”1 and for the heritage she’s helped preserve. Loretta Smith is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Loretta Smith bed of a pickup truck, she painted the flat circular areas where limbs had been cut off of trees in thc cemetery'. That talent, like the work she now does in her home, comes from her father, who was a commercial artist and. before the days of lighted movie marquees, drew illustrated movie cards to market movies. At an early, age. Smith learned to paint on canvas from her mother. Today she’s still happily knitting and hooking, drawing and weaving projects that become gifts for her family of five children. II grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchil­ dren, for her friends, and even for local school children to whom she donates need­ ed clothing and personal supplies. For thc gifts she brings to her community Best thing that ever happened: Becoming a mother. Most beautiful place I’ve ever been: Out West in New Mexico and Arizona. I’m looking forward to: Waking up tomorrow. Proudest piece of my heritage: All of it. I love the pow wows, the dancing, thc music, the drums. Favorite music: Southern Gospel. Life’s greatest gift: My five kids and grandkids and great-grandkids arc all healthy. How much more rich can you be? Favorite book: Pet Cemetery by Stephen King. My hero: Jesus Christ Secret to a long life: I don’t know. I haven’t lived long enough. Advice to a young person: Walk the Red Road, h’s a Native American saying that means you should walk on the good road. How I'd like to die: In my sleep. The only problem will be that 1 won’t be awake to ask God’s forgiveness. Favorite saying: Be kind to one another. Best advice ever received: From my Aunt Nellie: ’Always remember ... love is right next door to hate.* h’s easier to hate someone than to love them because- whcn >ou ,0Vc someone, you have to lmc dicir faults, too. Favorite television show: I love those (investigative] shows, especially NCIS with Mark Hannon. If ! could come back a*» ,lisloricul Jignre: I hat’s a stupid question- If 1 make it to my heavenly home why "oU,d 1 want lo comeback— M an’ybo<ly? . Favorite movie ■•Dirt) DanclnE That Patrick Swayze ... oh inv Best thing about BarO County: My kids are here. Call any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870j()85 YouthsneeiTbetW for the world of work h is been meetpeople ’n Sharing their perspectives on the world nival training commit^ of work and their mentoring in the devel­ ing regularly to disck logcthcr our opment of critical job-seeking skills with business and education can area high school students intent on to find efficient ways ° ^hool. bypassing college and moving directly to youths for work after $ in the the working world has been a cause to In a new- book, ' ffman argues which a number of local agencies have Workpku e, author Nancy n ( a that the United -States shou d been dedicating their resources. years Those efforts have already helped to Swiss-stylc vocational cd ica^ make a difference in thc lives of area non­ in which students in their , parricicollege-bound students, both those who of high school have the °P apprcnhave already been able to obtain mean­ pating in structured workp ‘ r thc ingful employment and those still eager ticeships, working for Pa> Pa . — and now confident — to join the work­ week and spending the rest thatt force. in classrooms. Hoff man main * u.k “We [the U.S.] have a 22 percent youth The effort actually began a few years ago when members of a committee, work­ unemployment rate, compared io H , ing with the Bany Intermediate School cent in the Netherlands or Switzerland. District, sought to put together programs Hoffman goes on to say to better prepare students for work. One Switzerland has entire stores run by *1 * of the Barry County Career and Technical who take part in multiple jobs, including Education group’s first programs was a management, repair and all sorts of tech­ cooperative effort with the Gilmore Car nical work plus customer service. In the Museum called Garage Works that forged U.S., where so many non-college-bound a relationship with area youths and local students don’t get the necessary creden­ adult mentors exploring career paths in tials to find work, many end up in trouble and developing a passion for the automo­ or on government subsidy. The apprentice system in Germany is tive industry'. Along the way, came devel­ opment of the soft skills necessary to get considered one of the best in the world. that first job and use it as a foundation for Young people can get training in just expanding deeper into a career. about every job category imaginable — The career and technical education connecting students with jobs. That’s group also partnered with Kellogg something we’re having trouble doing Community College to offer an industrial here in the U.S. In Switzerland, company welding program at Hastings High School representatives say they don’t just train that is open to area youths and adults. The students for one position, they expose after-school program provides a hands-on them to the entire business, which makes learning opportunity twice a week using the young employee much.more flexible real-world equipment to prepare job seek­ to move into several jobs within the com­ ers for a variety of occupations. pany. The program has continued to grow Due to the shortage of skilled trade with additional vocational training pro­ workers throughout Michigan — and the grams being offered in health careers and expense of a traditional four-year college culinary arts, all offering students thc degree — giving students the opportunity opportunity to experience hands-on learn­ to learn while attending high school better ing right here in Barry County. prepares them to become productive citi­ I-ast year, the career and technical-edu­ zens for our community. cation group organized a summer educa­ Recently. Gov. Rick Snyder talked tion program for middle school students about the possibility of adopting the called Exploremore. On four separate German-style apprenticeship program for days over a two-wcek period, students students in Michigan where high school were provided discovery and learning students could choose a training _ program . _ ■opportunities'by local specialists* in'5»ci- during their junior and senior years of I encc. history and. art . at Gilmore-Car .. high school. Thc governor held a summit I Museum. * Charlton Park, Pierce Cedar with industry and business leaders I Creek and YMCA-Camp Algonquin. focused on regional collaboration and ’ Last week’s Reminder featured another identifying talent needs that drive future progression in the process when the growth. The goal, said Snyder, is to con­ YMCA of Barry County. Leadership nect the two worlds. Barry County and thc Barry Community “We’re focusing as a state to say the Foundation came together to offer a six- jurisdiction that does thc best job — week soft skills training program for area matching supply to talent — will have a youths. Thc program exposed students to strong strategic advantage over other resume writing and interviewing skills parts of the country and the world,” said along with the personal qualities, habits Sny der. "I want us to be a leader in this, and attitudes that make a good employee. because it’s critical to a bright future and The students who participated will most having more and better jobs for every­ likely enter the job market immediately one.” after graduation, so giving them the right It’s also time that local schools, busi­ skills will increase their opportunities of ness and industry leaders find more ways finding the right job. to work together to give interested stu­ It’s all part of what industry and busi­ dents exposure to the specialized training ness leaders have been preaching for sev­ they will need to fill the hundreds of jobs eral years — we have jobs available, but available throughout Western Michigan. we need good candidates who are ready to Il’s a situation we’ve been talking about work and have the right attitude for thc as a nation, as a state and even as a coun­ workplace. ty. We all need to concentrate more These local programs emphasize aca­ money and efforts to give students the demic skills, work habits, communica­ training they need to fill all jobs. tion, etiquette and some technical applica­ The best way to solve the income tions for young job seekers. It’s been the inequality that President Obama and other mission of thc career and technical educa­ national leaders talk about is to create a tion committee to give young people the vocational learning track in high schools skills they need to positively shape their where students are exposed to career future. training. Currently, our social system, business As a nation we behave as though edu­ community and educational system oper­ cation alone is the path to a career, but all ate separately, each spending millions of students should know more about prepar­ dollars to train and educate the same ing for the world of work — whether they group of people. For business and indus­ attend college or not. try, the result has been students unpre­ pared for the jobs available locally and Fred Jacobs, vice president, throughout much of West Michigan. So. J-Ad Graphics here in Barry County, the career and tech- What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an inter­ active public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our web­ site www'.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: Let the Madness begin. Three state teams made the selection for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament that begins this week. Who’s going to go deepest into the tournament? 8% Western Michigan University 54% University of Michigan 38% Michigan Slate University For this week: Former President Jimmy Carter says he uses the U.S. Postal System for private communications because he believes his email may be monitored by the National Security Agency. Do you worry about the privacy of your email? Yes No �« — Pa9° •> ■ - 7ho Hastings Banner — Th->r- £ Need for compromise is greater than eve ..... mv>on1Uch.bTa ‘Smoking gun’ cause of FBI’s sheriff investigation To thc editor: I ha^e never written about or responded to any article in any media publication, though, on occasion, have thought about doing so. However, the FBI “investigation” of Sheriff Dar Leaf and thc Barry* County Sheriff’s Department is. by iny conclusion, a smear campaign as election is approaching. • I believe one should look into what caused the FBI to investigate the sheriff and that fine organization, spending, 1 am sure, thousands of dollars in taxpayer money to carry it out. It is obvious that someone had to get the ball rolling to investigate and to create what seems to me to be a big waste of revenue. 1 only met thc sheriff a couple of times and I am convinced he runs that department in such a manner that it is as clean as can be with integrity. He is a man that is aware of costs, lives accordingly, and is a tnic conservative and God-fearing man. As to the department, my contact has been very limited, but each time J was impressed by the officer involved as to politeness from start to finish and handled their job with dis­ patch. If the truth be known. 1 am quite sure that there is a smoking gun involved here a person with a desire to smear the sheriff* and his department or maybe even some politician whose intent is to smear. I trust this investigation will shed light on thc person or organization who is involved here. As I understand it. sheriffs are the high­ est ranking police officers in thc counties they serve. Let’s all look at this carefully and look into this matter after the findings are known — trusting they will be the truth. Clarence Romeyn, Hastings o any legislation to keep thc government open sis that has done our econ; gress To the editor: Northern m 1 And just la-.. $for Not l‘”’f “7 „>e io u also repeal thc Affordable (’are Act. > Sen- f,c Now I can respect a strongly held opinion, farm bdl that had been Agri<** even if I disagree with |t. But when you refuse years by a variety of < Stabenow, who chuirs the . getting ,bL to allow basic government functions to con ­ a‘ tinue unless you get your way your whole Committee, did a remarknb e J eVCJ-y part o bill passed. Nobody agreed wi ^mproff1’^* way ~ our system breaks down. that bill. Bui we were w illin-’ to After all. I have strung opinions of my guide us. right thing .ud,;" ,f us own. 1 feel strongly that thc tax burden in this We knew that settling t<’r ’’•* s who pul country has shilled so thai working families speak, was important to tbc t‘irn c agree on what 1,1 , . • But we live in n x The bear more of thc load, and wealthy people, the bread on our tables. remarkable interests of our state 0 are different less. Suppose that I, as chairman of the Senate "These compromises are not c the than those uf other* . ' ;“1 de lrom hxal ' are a Armed Services Committee, told my col­ when you compare them to the interests, sometimes,b . ',o a problem leagues, “I w ill not allow our annual defense challenges before us. But I hope > jnjng just isn’t easy or c,<?r’. lK.st f c*Wc honest­ authorization act to come before the commit­ start. I don’t want to spend nt) ly disagree about what s best for the country. month'* in the Senate fighting over w The Challenge for lb* * Ending Fathers tee unless Congress passes a bill that closes be tougher and more uncompr°misin • unjustified tax loopholes used by corpora­ was designing a .sy>t<-n * u accommo­ tions and the wealthiest individuals.” What if rather spend that time working together* date the widely varying . ”ns °f a nation every member of Congress adopted such an challenges our country faces — cyl* c. that needed at least some unity to survive. The attitude? Each of us would refuse to allow that will affect rhe lives of thc NMU Stu en solution to that P‘»7Z,C‘' f“v°ur institution, government to function unless we won total 1 spoke to long after I am g°ne rO which ensures that, whiK everyone has some victory — and nothing would get done. Washington. . voice in our government, no Slnglc voice ft is time for us all to recognize that if wc And we have so much to do. We have to dominates. The whole s>s’em forces us to deal with immigration — with the millions of are to be remembered in a positive light, 1 accommodate the views ot others, even those people who now live in the shadows as will not be for political opponents wc hoi who disagree strongly us. in order to undocumented immigrants — and with thc down, but for the future generations we come accomplish our goals. It forces us to compro- economic costs of maintaining the status quo. together to lift up. misc. , . . Wc have to continue building our economy. But that system breaks down when com­ Wc have to discover new* worlds and new Carl Levin. promise is in short supply And it is a rare cures for deadly diseases. Senior U.S. Senator from Michigan commodity these uays. leaders in We can’t do any of that if we’re not willing Washington arc influenced by constituents to compromise. back home who believe “compromise” is a There have been some signs that the wave of hostility to compromise is cresting. Early dirty word. Six months ago. that altitude got us a gov­ this year. Congress passed a two-year budget ernment shutdow n. Sonic of my colleagues in agreement. There were provisions that many Congress refused to approve funding to keep of us disliked. But partial agreement meant thc government running. They demanded that we avoided thc cycle of budget crisis after cri- More thought should have gone into shoplifting arrest Applaud leaders who promote reading (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •AH letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for To thc editor: I saw thc same poster and bookmarks that Richard O’Dell commented on in last week’s Banner. Both do contain an image of State Rep. Mike Callton holding an animal (I thought it was a bear cub. but Mr. O Dell said it was a puppy) and a book about bears. Both the poster and the bookmarks (designed to be dis­ tributed to school children, I assume) pro­ mote reading. Mr. O’Dell thought it was a political maneuver by Rep. Callion during an election year. 1 thought Rep. Callton was using his posi­ tion as an elected official, or “local celebrity,” to add weight to the “readers are leaders” theme. Bob Norton. 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State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov Political correctness gets its due with GM ignition tragedy To the editor: . Years ago. when insurance underwriters had become tired of paying insurance claims for acci­ dents caused by stolen vehicles, they bribed Congress (with cam­ paign contributions) into mandat­ ing ignition locks that disabled thc steering when thc ignition was turned off. At thc time, I was thinking, ‘What happens if the ignition is turned off at 60 miles per hour?’ Also at that time, political incor­ rectness was punished by intimi­ dation and extortion, just like it is today. So. 1 kept my questions to myself and quietly paid attention. Now* we know and my question has been answered. There are a dozen or more known dead as a result of small General Motors vehicles which had the ignition turned off by the weight of other objects on the keychain. The most destructive effect of this phenoine- non was thc locking of the steering wheel which made the vehicles unstccrable. I now call this “The Exodus Twenty, verses Two through Five Effect,” in that the loss of freedom (Exodus 20. verse 2) has conse­ quences that can harm individuals generations later (Exodus 20, verse 5). 1 also notice, with an inappro­ priate degree of schadenfreude, that the afflicted vehicles arc of the greenie-weenic. “Deuteronomy Thirteenie, verse Sixteenie” class, which sen e Gaia more than they serve God and transportation. Rather than defend the “Allahu akbar” of schadenfreude. 1 will simply state there was a reason our God wanted us to be out of bondage or slavery. Frederick G. Schantz Hastings To thc editor: I read in the Police Beat column of the March 13 Hastings Banner of an elderly shoplifter at Walmart who was arrested and booked in the counts jail. Really? I realize both Walmart and the Barry County Sheriff have procedures that should be followed, but couldn’t this have been better handled with a bit of common sense? The woman was 81 years old and had cash to pay for the stolen items, but told deputies she didn’t have the money. Money — a lot of it — was found in her pocket. Did it ever occur to anyone that she might have dementia? Wouldn't it have been better to call her family and tell them to not let Granny go shopping atone? Tlie people involved in this incident need a bit of training w hen dealinc with elderly peo­ ple. Sharon I^iubenstein, Hastings Getting a TAX REFUND? 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Mt 49M6 Phone 269-623-2775 gogoautoparts.com State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov • U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County). 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. — NOTICE — U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 nhone (202) 224-6221. District off ice: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134,’ Crand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. a’ ’ Notice is hefdiy $ven that thc Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 104 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan, on Wednesday. April 9.2014. beginning at 9.00 xm. Local. Independent. Working for you. T V V To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Financial, Retirement and Legacy Planning for Individuals and Business Owners Michael W. Puemcr, Secretary _________ President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Cap 77 and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. • Retirement Strategies mation line for Congress • Deferred Compensation • 401 (k) & Pension Plans The Hastings • SIMPLE, SEP & Rollover IRA's Banner • Investment Management • (.roup & Individual I lealth Plans Denoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Pu&snedby... Hastings Banner, Inc. • Medicare Supplement Plans A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 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GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH K950 E. M-79 Highway. Naxhvilk. Ml 49073. PaMor Pon Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Sundav sen ice 10 a.m. Fellowship Time betore (he service- Nursery. children's minhuy. youth group. adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd . PO. Box 408. (corner <>l Milo Rd. tk S. M-43). Delton. Ml 4904ft. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a,m.. Nunety and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible studs and prayer tune 6 30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service ft p.m.: Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services; 9:15 a m. Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; ft p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. <fc Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children's Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10: 45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Mi 49050. Rev Ryan Wieland. Sun-days - 10 a m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a m.. Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes, Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and more* Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 pm)c’n,aH office^ niei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 903 N Main. Woodland. MI 4889*7 ’ <269' 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday pleasantvif.w FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050.’ Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School H a.m.: Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m HAS UNGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings Ml 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 aid. with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion (he 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). Thc Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Bustwick. Die church phone number is 269-795-2370 and thc rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to ’andrew allhias. Wc are part of die Diocese of the Great l akes which is in communion with Thc United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Sec ret ary-Treasurer. Linda Beison. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday . Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10'45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShinc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May). Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm: Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study al the church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April): 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am • Women's Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follou • ers who Glorify God. Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m . Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church al (269) 945-9217; or email pasiorjim<‘« cbchasiings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Worship 915 a m* QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a. m. Children’s Sunday .School, 10:30 a.m LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd.. P.O. Box 273, Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a m. Wednesday Life Group b. 30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Strengthening Famlies Thru Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. SundaySchool 9:30-10:15 am. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club. 6:30-7:45 p.m . age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 run. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. ’’Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616-731-5194 . GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, March 30,2014 Sunday Worship Hoursl0.-00: Sunday School 8:45. March 30 - Men’s &. Women’s A A 7:00 p.m. March 31 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. April 2 - Evening Vespers 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St.. Hastings. 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645. fax 269­ 945-2698. Faster Amy Luckey, http:/ /www.disco vergracc.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269)945-5463. Rew Dr. Jeff Garrison. Faster. Sunday Sen ices through Palm Sunday: 9.00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 am. United Worship Service; 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time; 6:00 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children's Worship available during service. Visit us online at ioaidiDldwrddidstinps.org and our web log for sermons at httpJ/hastingsprcsbytenan.blogs pot.com. Holy Week Schedule: 10 am. Palm Sunday Worship; 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service; 7 p.m. Good Friday service; 9 and 11 a.m Easter Sunday Worship. This information on worship service is provided by The llasdnus Bunner, the chun hes and these local businesses: 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 osley Flexfob 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 HhASHNGS 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 B 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Nyla Jean Pierce Stanton passed away March 20. 2014 at [he age of 91. She was bom and raised in Dowling, the oldest child of Marshall F. and Doris (Stanton) Pierce. Nyla graduated from 1 listings High School, later becoming employed and retiring from Security National Bank in Nashville. She was also co-owner of the famous "Saxon Drive-in” in Hastings in the late 50s and 60s. She was a hard worker and pul in a lol of long hours doing both jobs at once. She was definitely good at w hat she did. Nyla loved her music and started playing the piano at the age of four. She and her three’ brothers and one sister all played music at the Clear Lake Dance Hall in Dow ling. There was always music in their home. Nyla is survived by her daughter. Judy Abcndroth (Cliff) Converse; four step-chil­ dren. Ronald Stanton. Dan (Dora) Stanton. Phillip (Jody) Stanton and Marlene Wilheim; her five beloved grandchildren. Jannell (Steve) DelCotto. William Janies Cronk. Randall R. Cronk. Jason R. Abcndroth and Kristina Merrill: seven great-grandchildren. Kayleigh DelCotto. Chase DelCotto. Kelsey Cronk. Lauren Cronk. Pcightyn Cronk. Umc Merrill, Landon Jones; one brother. Emmett Pierce; one daughter-in-law. Cathy Abcndroth. two sisters-in-law. Mitzi Pierce and Jean Pierce and mans nieces, nephews and cousins. • Preceding her ind^aih were her husband. Norman E. Stanlgh'. son. Robert Pierce Abcndroth, grandson, trie R. Cronk; two brothers, Malcom and Sttnley Pierce; one sis­ ter, Marian Pierce Rautnann: one nephew, Mark Pierce; one niece. Michelle Pierce Anderson; one sister-in-hw, Ann Pierce and one brother-in-law. Charles Rautmann Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Music School, 209 W. Green St., Hastings, Michigan Funeral services were held on Monday, March 24, 2014 at (he Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Steve Olmsted officiated the service. Interment 8t Dowling Cemetery. Dowling. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhomc.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. ..nomuo, Ml . A||.ln G Kcd Gl Hastings, formerly ol Lansing, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. March 23. 2014 at the age 71. lie was preceded in death by his parents, Manley and Sylvia Ankney and brother-in­ law. Ted Hansen. He is survived by his wife, Josie; daugh­ ters. Kristy Muriel. Stefanie (Ron) Schuiling. Jamie (Nick) Tedrow. Jessica (Roger) Pease and Lisa (Jack) Cobb; numerous grandchil­ dren. great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sisters. Mary (Ralph) Gomez. Debbie Hansen. Connie Rials; brother, David (Nuria) Ankney. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. Allan is at the Lauer Family Funeral Home-Wren Chapel. 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where his family will receive friends on Thursday. March 27. 2014 from 5­ 7 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Friday. March 28. 2014 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Bernie Wright officiating For those who wish memorial contribu­ tions may be directed to the Algonquin Lake Community Association Fish F-und. P.O. Box 556, Hastings. Ml 4905X. Please visit www.lauerfli.com and share condolences for Allan’s family. FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES Rodney Owen 7nomas Bernadene Naomi Syckle ’ - ; •’ -3 DOWLING, Ml . Bernat,tfne Naomi Van Syckle, age 88, of Dowl'n8« P;LSScd January 2, 2014 at Flower House Adult Foster Care in Nashville. Graveside services w ill t* he,d 0,1 Sau,rday. APril 12. 2014 at ||:30xm. al the Dowling Cemetery, Dowling Rcv- R>’an Wie,attd service. . .. A memorial lunchec** wl ••’Hosv the Graveside Service at ll* Country Chapel Mcthodisf Chun"- «75 S "'-27 Dowhng, mj 49050. Arrangemenis by Gir^h Funeral Home, please visit Ollr ‘ b at www.giriKichfu. »’eraihome.nei to vicw the full obituary, to sign lhc online guest book or h»L leave a memory ur. for the family. HASTINGS. MI - Rodney Owen Thomas, age 61. of Hastings passed away Monday, March 24, 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Rod was bom in Hastings on March 22, 1953, the son of Owen J. and Norma R. (Robinson) Thomas. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1972. Rod married Vicki Tallent on November 29, 1986. He was employed at the Viking Corporation and has worked there for over 40 years. Rod loved spending time al home and enjoyed the outdoors. He enjoyed circle track racing and building engines. Rod was preceded in death by his father. Owen Thomas; mother. Nonna Pierce, and sister. Ijeslie ( Diomas Smith) Worm. Rod is survived by his wife Vicki Thomas; daughter, Amanda Thomas (Todd Pierce); granddaughter, Hailey Pierce and sister, Sandy Madsen. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society’ Great Lakes Division. Inc., Attn: Memorial and Tribute Gilts. 1755 Abbey Rd., East Lansing Ml 48823. A visitation will be held. Thursday. March 27. 2014 irom 6 until 8 p.m. ;lt lhc Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Friday March 28. 2014 ar I p.1M. al thc Girrba/|; l-uncral Home. Rev. Steve OlnWl.ad will offielate rhe service. A luncheon will follow rhe funeral service. Intennenr will lau p|acc a, Dow ling Cemetery, Dow ling. Arranferncnts by (lirrbadr Funeral Home please visit the website at "ww.ginbachfuneralhome net to sum the online guest book „r lo leave a memory <„ message for the family HASTINGS. MI - Kathryn Hastings, passed away March -• • Schmidt House. Eaton Community a ’ • Care in Charlotte. „ • Kate was born January 30. I ’ . Sunfield, to Bert and Ruth (Downing) Creitz. She studied music with teachers at O tve College after high school, becoming a <*’rtitied piano teacher in both Eaton and Barry counties. Kate began her teaching career at age 16. teaching both children and adults piano for over 80 years. She was a member of thc Michigan Music Teachers Association and an active member of the National Guild of Piano Teachers for many years. Kathryn was extremely active in the com­ munity from (he time she moved to Hastings in the mid 1960s. Besides leaching hundreds of students at her home throughout the years, she also taught for over 10 years at the Community Music School of Hastings. In her honor, the Music School (part of the Music Center of South Central Michigan) is launch­ ing the Kathryn Estella Mix Endowment Fund to help keep her love of music alive long into the future. Kate loved music and took part in many musical activities She was active in the Thomapple Arts Council at their beginning, arranging summer outdoor programs al Fish Hatchery Park for a few years. For several years, she and her husband. Joe Mix. arranged high quality' concerts at the Episcopal Parrish House, and she often accompanied singers and instrumentalists in various programs and fundraisers. Kathry n loved all the arts. She and Joe were accomplished ballroom dancers, even winning thc Arthur Murray Matched Competition for the Fox Trot in 1961. She also loved to paint, and many of her canvases hung in her home. She was preceded in death by her third hus­ band of nearly 30 years. Joseph Mix of Hastings, and two sons, James David (Rosetta) Perry of Jacksonville. FL. and William Weinert of Eugene. OR. She is survived by a sister. Grace Isbell, of Ypsilanti; one daughter, Kathryn Diane Matson of Hastings; and two sons, Robert C. (Patricia) Perry of Vermontville and Michael E. Weinert of Hastings. Also survived are 24 grandchildren: seven great-grandchildren: and four great-great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Thornapple Manor Rehabilitation Center for the excellent care given to Kate after her fall in January 2013, and to Schmidt House and Pennock Hospice for their compassionate care during her last days. Thanks also to Elizabeth Lepak of Hastings, Kate's dear friend and confident for many years, for her devoted support. In keeping with Kathryn's wishes, crema­ tion has taken place, arrangements by Giirbach Funeral Home. Her life will be cele­ brated at a memorial gathering to be set at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, or to the Kathryn Estella Mix Endowment Fund through the Barry Community Foundation. Io leave a memory or message to Kathryn.s family, visit the funeral home website at www.girrbachfuneralliome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, March 27 - Movie Memories lakes on cinematic crime films with Susan Hayward in "1 Want to Live," 4:30 to X p.m Friday. March 28 —- preschool story time reads about iguanas. 10:30 to 11 a tn. Saturday. March 29 - VBA lax services, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tticsday. April 1 — toddler story time leaps and jumps with stories of jaguars and kangaroos. 10:30 a.m., youth chess. 4 to 5; chess club, 6 to 8; Unplugged Game Night, 6 to X p.m. Wednesday. April 2 - VIT A Tax Services, 4 to X p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information. 269-945-4263. �TIjo better bridge in BARRY county by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST ♦: K 10 7 3 *7 64 ♦;J8 2 ♦: 8 4 3 ♦: 8 4 2 *:AJ85 ♦: Q95 ♦: A U)9 EAST SOUTH: ♦; Q J 9 V:Q3 ♦: 7 6 4 3 ♦:QJ76 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 4* North East 2* 4V Pass Pass South 1NT 2V Pass West Pass Pass Pass Today's column revisits one of my favorite bridge conventions: The Stayman Convention, one of the most popular of bridge conventions. Once you have gained mastery over this con­ vention. you will wonder how you ever survived without it. Let’s take a look at the three parts ol today s hand: the bidding, the play of the hand, and the scoring. South as today’s dealer counted the high card paints and found that he had 17 high card points. With a balanced hand. South used the Standard American System’s range of 15-17 high-card points as his opening range for all one no trump bids. This is a slight variation from the former years of Charles Goren when most partnerships used the range ot 16-18 high card points. No matter what the range, just be sure that you and your partner for today have the same understanding of what one no trump means to each of you. With a balanced hand, no singletons and no voids. South was confident that he was provid­ ing an accurate description of his hand to partner North. West, w i th only four high card points, passed smoothly, and North’s bid of 2* was by partnership agreement the Stayman Convention. The Slayman Convention is an artificial bid and the 2^ bid says nothing about the club suit. Il basically asks South this question: "Do you have a four-card major suit? I have at least one. and I also have at least S total points in my hand.” Those are the two keys com­ ponents for thc Stayman Convention: one four-card major and al least 8 total points. Because it is such a well-known convention, most opponents know what the 2^ bid means. If you are not sure, you may always ask your opponents what it means. They are obliged to tell you. South has three possible choices to answer the question that North has posed. A 24 bid is also artificial and says this: “Partner. I do not have a four-card major. Please bid again.” If South has a four-card major, the appropriate bid is to name thc major by bidding 2V if you have a four-card heart suit, or 24 if you have a 4-canI spade suit. ’Die purpose of thc Stayman Convention is straightforward: as a partnership, you are looking for a Golden Fit in a major suit. A Golden Fit is a minimum of eight cards in the trump suit. Most players prefer playing in a trump suit if they know there is an eight-card trump fit rather than in a no trump contract. In today’s hand, the bidding was easy to sec and understand: South bid thc I NT. North used the Stayman Convention to ask if South had a 4-card major. South had a four-card heart suit and bid it, and North, with plenty of points beyond the eight needed, placed thc contract at 4V. The play of the hand w as also straightforward. West’s lead of a small trump, probably not the best of leads, helped South find the QV on the first trick as East played third-hand high. South won the first trick, drew two more rounds of trump, and then took the three diamond winners. The and the A^ came next for tricks seven and eight. The A4 became trick number nine, and the last trump trick gave South their tenth and final trick. East/West tix>k three tricks out of the thirteen. Scoring the hand was also straightforward w ith 120 points for game plus a bonus of 300 for the non-vulncrable game giving North'South a 420 point gain. Thc interesting thing about this hand is that the contract plays well in No trump as well, mak­ ing ten tricks and gaining an extra ten points. There is a need for caution in the spade suit, how­ ever. with South needing to holdup his A4 for a round or two. Finding the QV in the East hand helped just as it did with the 4V contract. The takeaways for today’s hand? l^eam and use the Stayman Convention for finding that fit in a major following a no trump opener. Contracts in a trump suit are generally easier for those w ho are just learning the game of bridge. No matter your level of bridge skills, it is important to review your basic bridge conventions from time to time. You and your partner will be happy w’hcn you both play the Slayman Convention together ***** Bridge Notes: Another mini-bridge class will be offered this Saturdays March 29 at the Hastings Community Education building from 10 a.m. until noon. This class is the Jacoby Transfer Convention, another way to use a convention following no trump opening bids. Call the office and register for the class. Thc fee is $5 for handouts and lots of practice time. Call (269) 948-4414 to register. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http:flbcttcrhridgeinbarrycountymiehigan.blogspot.com / Kent Sheriff officers charged after narcotics investigation Die Kent Area Team was called by lhc Service in Grand Enforcement States Postal MeV?. > arrested four days later. KANET is a naraottes team with mvesupators from East Grand Department of Public Safety, Walker Police Department. Grandville Mice Department and the Kent County Sheriff DepartmentThc investigation led » » ^pect respons.hie for the package, which contained manjuana. according to a March 21 press release from Undersheriff Jon Hess. As the invesugalion evolved, investigators discovered the suspects were making-or m possession of a large quantity of marijuana extract called “marijuana butter.” Four of thc suspects are Kent County Sheriff Department corrections officers: Sgt. Tim Bernhardt. 22-year veteran, charged with delivery or manufacture marijuana and con­ spiracy’ to deliver or manufacture a controlled substance; Officer Mike Frederick, 24-year veteran charged with delivery or manufacture marijuana and possession ot a controlled sub­ stance; Officer Todd VanDoomc. 22-year vet­ eran charged with possession of a controlled substance and maintaining a drug house; and Officer Brian Tennant. 20-year veteran charged with delivery or manufacture mari­ juana and possession of a controlled sub­ stance. The suspects were arraigned March 21 at the 63rd District Court in front of Judge Scrvaas. Bond was set at $2,000. As a result of the four officers, the Kent County Sheriff Department conducted a com­ prehensive internal investigation which included inters iews of numerous employees. Four additional corrections officers were placed on paid administrative leave and were administered drug testing to exclude their involvement in criminal activity. Those test results were negative and the latter four offi­ cers were cleared of criminal wrong-doing and returned to full duty Thc internal investigation concluded, as did thc criminal in<-*,yurfOn. that the four original officers were operating alone and no other officers were involved in thc criminal activity. Traffic crashes, fatalities up in 2013 For the second year in a row, traffic deaths increased in Michigan, fueled in part by increases in bicyclist and drug- and commer­ cial motor vehicle-involved deaths, according to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center. Although the state has experienced signifi­ cant decreases in traffic crashes over the past decade — from 391,486 in 2003 to 289,061 in 2013 — fatalities increased 2 percent from 936 in 2012 to 951. The biggest jumps occurred in drug- involved fatalities, which increased 22 per cent from 135 in 2012 to 165 in 2013: bicy­ clist deaths which increased 35 percent front 20 in 2012 to 27 in 2013; and commercial motor vehicle-involved fatalities, which increased 18 percent, horn 80 in 2012 to 94 in 2013. Michigan s 2013 statistics mimic national trend-., said ( ol. Kri.stc Kibbcy Flue. MSP director. In recent years there has been an upswing across the country in fatalities involving large trucks, bicyclists, pedestrians and impaired driving.” Despite an overall increase in traffic fatali­ ties. teen fatalities, age 13 to 19. fell for the second year with 69 deaths in 2013 compared to 85 in 2012. In addition, young driverinvolved deaths, age 16 to 20. declined 5 per­ cent from.142 in 2012 to 135 in 2013. In other areas: Cell phone-involved crashes decreased 8 pereent, from 748 in 2012 to 689 in 2013. Cell phone-involved tatal crashes decreased from eight in 2012 to four in 2013. (Michigan cannot track crashes involving texting, specif­ ically.) Pedestrian fatalities increased 9 percent, from 137 in 2012 to 149 in 2013. The number of crashes involving deer increased I percent, from 48,918 in 2012 to 49,205 in 2013, and deer-involved fatalities increased by 50 percent from eight deaths in 2012 to 12 in 2013 Injuries increased I percent, from 70.519 in 2012 to 71.031 in 2013. Alcohol-involved traffic deaths increased I percent, from 281 in 2012 to 284 in 2013. Motorcyclist fatalities decreased I percent, from 129 in 2012 to 128 in 2013. .Additional 2013 crash information will be posted to Michiganlrafficcrashfacts.org in the coming months. Information regarding crash­ es can be found at Michigan.gov/crash. Elwood Eugene (Al) Totten HASTINGS. Ml - Elwood Eugene (Al) Tnnen a”C 71 of Hastings, passed away Thursday. March 20. 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. 1 was bom on October 1. 1942 in Grand Unnids the son of Antone ElwixxJ and Rosie A rX (Ndson) Toueu-Al anended Hsings . q..|„x,| He worked a, a iruck driver lor H,fh r hi. life driving for Trieb Trucking out most of hi* H |W A, iv.d of ,ndianAa^dXr>May 20. 1969. Barbara Ann . (lc enjoyed watern television. Al ny of sports on ftn hc , |so A( enjoyed play»- g1 Ik. wils a member of the enjoyed H->i> . , Indy 5<X> M00*. . -j, lfca)h by his parents. Al wah ?rR^e Totten and his son. 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HEARTS “MDE i< proud to support ’ yfikc schools,” aid State Supen’ite e(j for Flanagan. “Ensuring .schools arc p ^an_ sudden cardiac emergencies tn ciiing. training and AEDs is an mmuniof safety for students, staff and the Schools encouraged to seek cardiac preparedness designation _____________ 9 M»rcT1 Gov. Rick Snyder expanded the scope and responsibilities of the Mental Health and Wellness Commission and the Mental Health Diversion Council through an executive order signed March 20. Both the commission and council arc chaired by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. and were established last year by Snyder through exec­ utive orders to enhance support for mental health initiatives in Michigan. "The Mental Health and Wellness Commission and the Mental Health Diversion Council have each done great work finding solutions to improve thc education, preven­ tion. treatment of and recovery from mental The Michigan Departments of Community Health. Education, Michigan Alliance for illnesses in our slate,” Sny der said. “I am con­ Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death of the fident these changes will only improve upon the great work that’s already being done.” Young and the American Heart Association Located within the Michigan Department Several sfategroups are asking schools that ot Community Health, thc commission advis­ are prepared for cardiac emergencies to apply es the department to help strengthen, the for the new program. MI HEARTSafe state’s mental health system. This includes Schools. Michigan schools that have an exist­ considering the best solutions for education, ing cardiac emergency response plan and public safety, veterans, independence and have taken additional steps to be prepared for service delivery. The commission produced a a cardiac emergency will be recognized with report of its findings, offering solutions to improve these services so Michiganders liv­ a MI HEARTSafe Schools designation for the ing with mental health conditions can find a first time in May. “Cardiac arrest is often an unexpected and great quality of life, safely and independence. The commission also is now- tasked with sudden event that can happen at any age,” reviewing and recommending solutions to said Dr. Matthew Davis, chief medical execu­ tive with the MDCH. "Implementation of overcoming transportation challenges for CPR and AED within three to five minutes is those with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses and substance use disorders; sup­ critical for increasing thc chance of survival porting the expansion of the scope of the for victims of cardiac .arrest. To be ready for such emergencies, preparation and practice diversion council to include juvenile justice; developing transition planning for parents are key.” Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed a bill and children, and evaluating the policies, pro­ requiring Michigan K-12 schools to have a grams and services outlined in the commis­ cardiac emergency response plan in place by sion's report. The order also extends the sun­ July. Between 1999 and 2009 in Michigan. set date of the commission to Dec. 31, 2015. For more information on these efforts, 3,134 young individuals between age I and visit michigan.gov rnentalhealth. 39 died of sudden cardiac death. Of those. WEST MICHIGAN’S Al is survived by his wife, Barbara Totten of Hastings; four children. Jackie M. Lusby. Brenda S. Stillman, Barbara L Livingston all of Hastings, and Shelly R. Totten of Grand Rapids; 15 grandchildren; several great-grand­ children: brother, Elgin (Delphia) Totten; sis­ ters. Joy Farah and Janet Decker, all of Hastings and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate. Memorials and Tributes Lockbox. 3816 Pay sphere Circle. Chicago, IL 60674. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 25.2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rcvenind Richard Bell officiate dthe service A private burial will take place at Hastings Township Cemetery at a later date Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Horne, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. r State News Roundup a suspicious package• age ec to a narcotics invesiif.at.nn.-"ri ' ,« l'«rs from the Kent County Sheriff » Department were ♦: A 6 5 V: K 10 9 2 ♦: AK 10 K 52 A Sinner — ..4 - Pa9° 7 27. 2014 Amenities) ou need with tin bcaui) you’ll love, all overkwking the Thoinupple River. ■ Ov. ’;i! ■ IruM Shtfs .nsiot ■ A- stv :.u’3 rij ?•■.< v ■ CaNe Tuez.$jui; ■ L’: ’.•»• .r g ■ Private Room wih ■ Trans^A-it �. 20 M — Tho Hastings Danner Financial FOCUS Jake. QdleAAa by Mork D Christensen of edward by Elaine Garlock Saturday, March 29. and Sunday. March 30 comes the museum offering "From Head to Toe." featuring accessories, jewelry, unusual socks, scarves and who knows what else. This event on Emerson Street is open Satimlay and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Illis is a first-time event. With the snow' melting gradually, we keep finding surprises. With all those inches of snow’, who would have guessed that our perennial daffodils would do their annual growth ? Some of the young shoots are about four inches high. Can spring be far behind? With patches of snow melted and thc grass showing, one can now venture on to bare spots to retrieve broken limbs that have lan­ guished halt hidden by snow for more than three months. Florence Drullinger. of Holt, age 98, died March 18. She was bom in Lake Odessa to Ben and Blanche (Luther) Carter. The Carters lived here for several year and then moved to Grand Ledge, East 1 .arising and then back to thc centennial farm on Bippley Road. Their next move was to Washington Boulevard and finally to Burcham Woods in East Lansing. The Carters observed their 7()th wedding anniversary and Mr. Carter’s 100th birthday. Mrs. Dnillingcr, along with her siblings were well educated. She graduated from MSU in 1939. She and her husband Richard raised four children and she worked nt MSU as man­ ager of the laboratory' in thc soils department. She is survived by her four children and her twin sister Agnes Lipsctt of Webster, NY. CSX Railway by Sunday had delivered seven Santa Fe refrigerator cars to Twin City Hxxls. By. Monday, the first car was on thc spur line to the freezer plant door to be filled: The railway also brings in hopper cards to be filled with grain at thc agronomy plant on Eaton Highway in Woodland Township nt Caledonia Farmers Elevator. You can cope with turbulence... as a passenger and an If you’re like in.iny travelers, you get a fittie nervous when yotir airplane goes through some turbulence And >ou‘ru ,ike « lot of investors. you may get somewhat jumpy when the financial markets are volatile. Yet flight turbulence probably isn’t as scary as it seems, and the same may be true for market volatility — if you know how to respond. i-vt’s hxik al somc positive responses to market movements: • Don't overreact to turbulence. Turbulence happens on most flights- bul P;tss®ngers are well aware that they can’t "bail out" at 30.000 feet, so they generally don’t panic. As an BUSINESS BRIEFS Hastings Fire Department Chief Roger Caris Sr. has been appointed by Gov. Rick .Snyder to the Citizen Community Emergency Response Coordinating Council. The council supports and enhances Michigan’s homeland security, community health, public safety and hazard preparedness with responsible plan­ ning and leadership. Caris has more than 30 yean, of experience managing all aspects of firefighting, extrica­ tion. hazardous materials and medical first response. He will serve the remainder of a four-year term expiring Dec. 31. 2015, and is replacing Richard Royston who resigned. Appointed with Caris to the council arc Alisha Clack of Grand Ledge and Kerry' Minshall of Mason., Hop Head Farms of Hickory Comers has been recognized by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as one of the 50 Companies to Watch in 2014. Owned by Jeff and Bonnie Steiner and Nunzino Pizza. Hop Head Farms will be honored at the MCSB 10th annual awards program at the Breslin Center on the campus of Michigan State University May 6. MCSB was formed in 2004 to champion small businesses and to foster entrepreneurial spirit in Michigan. Hophead Fanns was nom­ inated for the award by the Bany County Economic Development Alliance. Karl Anders celebrates SOth birthday Karl Anders celebrated his 80th birthday on March 26, 2014 with cake and ice cream with his family. Send birthday wishes to Karl at 6984 Guernsey Lake Rd., Delton, Ml 49046. ' SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN i . .Ct-c- | JONES tmil bvvnp I hlu..*; jinvestor, you also need to avoid panicky behavior — by not taking a "time out” from investing. Over a period of decades, if you were to miss just a handful of the market’s best-performing days, your returns could be dramatically reduced. And the best days often follow some of the worst. So if you’re not invested in the market, you could miss out on the beginning of a new rally, which is typical­ ly when the biggest gains occur. • Balance your "cargo." The ground crew properly positions an airplane’s cargo to maintain the plane's center of gravity and reduce the effects of turbulence. When you invest, you also need to achieve balance by owning a variety of vehicles, including stocks, bonds, government securities and cer­ tificates of deposit. You’ll want your invest­ ment mix to reflect your risk tolerance, goals and time horizon. While this type of diversifi­ cation can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss, it can reduce the effects of "tur­ bulence” — that is. market volatility — on your portfolio. Over lime, your "cargo” (your investments) may shift, becoming too l^eavy in stocks or bonds relative to your objectives. Consequently, you’ll need to periodically rebalance your portfolio to ensure it’s meeting your needs. • Match your "transportation method” with your goals. If you are flying from New York to Los Angeles, you may experience delays or some changes in the flight plan — but your goal is still to reach Los Angeles as quickly and efficiently as possible. Consequently, you wouldn’t scrap the idea of flying and head to the West Coast on foot. When you invest, you will also encounter events, such as market downturns, that you feel may be slowing you down in your progress toward y our long-term objectives, such as a comfortable retirement. But if your objectives haven’t changed, nei­ ther should your "transportation method” of reaching them. In other words, don’t abandon your long-term strategy in favor ot quick fixes, such as chasing after "hot” stocks that may not be suitable for your needs. • Maintain perspective on your "flight path.” When you’ve flown, you’ve probably observed (perhaps with some envy) some of your fellow passengers sleeping through peri­ ods of turbulence. In the investment world, these types of people are thc ideal long-term investor investors — they know that turbulence, in the form of market fluctuations, is normal, because they’ve experienced it many times before. Their perspective isn l on short-term events, such as volatility, but rather on the voyage toward their "final destination” — i c., the achievement of their long-term goals. So when you fly. fasten your seatbelt and relax. And when you invest, don’t overreact to short-tenn events. By following these basic guidelines, you will be a calmer traveler and This article was written by Edward Jones' a better investor. for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-.155J. arff from tb0 close The following pric< Reported of business last Tuesday. the previous wee*. changes are from 36.92 +-S4 Altria Group +1.75 34.73 AT&T -.56 47.01 BP PLC -.31 28.62 CMS Energy Corp +.22 38 62 Coca-Cola Co +.45 30.25 Conagra +.63 73.94 Eaton -2.87 58.22 Family Dollar Stores +.56 23.34 Fifth Third Bancorp -.81 76.38 Flowserve CP +.15 15.34 Ford Motor Co. +.36 51.09 General Mills -.67 34.50 General Motors +.64 25.46 Intel Corp. -.21 61.63 Kellogg Co. -1.37 95.93 McDonald’s Corp -9.44 158.02 Perrigo Co. -.11 31.83 Pfizer Inc. +2.09 47.87 Sears Holding -.33 5.22 Spartan Motors -.06 22.20 Spartan Stores -1.57 79.95 Stryker +.47 16.83 TCF Financial +2.12 76.88 Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,311.91 $20.01 16,367 595M M3.30 -.79 +31 +55M Little changes make a big difference in service by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security’s goal is to provide the best service possible to everyone who comes to us for help. Technology is vital to delivering quality service, and we continue to provide more optiops for customers to do business with us over the Internet or through self-service kiosks. For example. My Social Security pro­ vides people who use the Internet a secure way to do business with us in an easy and convenient way at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount . We are making changes in the way we pro­ vide some services so we can serve the vast majority of Americans better and more effi­ ciently. Later this year. Social Security will stop providing benefit verification letters in our local offices. You can still get an instant letter online by creating a personal My Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount or by calling our toll-free telephone number. 800­ 772-1213, to request one by mail. In addition, we will discontinue providing Social Security number printouts. These printouts have no security features and could be easily misused or counterfeited. If you need proof of your Social Security number and you do not have your Social Security card, you may apply for a replacement card by completing the /Xpplication for a Social Security Card and providing the required doc­ umentation. You’ll find thc application online at www.socialsccurity.gov/online/ss-5.pdf. As always, we continue to work directly with other agencies to minimize the need for fur­ nishing proof of your Social Security number. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Call any lime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 Prairieville Township Parks & Recreation . - IMMEDIATE OPENING Parks Manager - Seasonal Prairiovillo Township Parks and Recreation Commission is cur­ rently seeking a qualified candidate for a seasonal Parks Manager position. • Full-time (40 hours/wk.): estimated for 6 months (May-Oct.) • Part-time (up to 20 hours/wk.): estimated for 6 months (Nov.Apr. - as needed). Responslbllitles/Dutles • Direct supervision of all parks employees • Scheduling • Public relations • Collection of parks fees . General maintenance of our seven parks w/four boat launch­ es . • Work logs/Truck logs • Records keeping . Ordinance compliance • Attend monthly board meetings . Dock installaton/removal . Snow plowing The minutes of the meeting of the * Board of Commissioners held March 25,20 , arc available in the County Clerk’s 0 ice a 220 W. State St., Hastings, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through «‘rl www.barrycounty.org. muno RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Applicants should bo sell-motivated team-players with strong communication skills. Willing to promote and improve our parks oystem as a respected and enjoyable facet of Prairieville Townsh’p Interested appl’cants may mail or submit in-person a resume •fnd cover letter to: . Prairieville Township Hall c-o Parks ond Beer®a,,on/Hlrin9 Committee tonSS. Norns Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 , Or email to: Applications for this jojMtonwJII be accepted through Pienso, no phono calls. notice 77^5735 Attention: Rutland Chartcr Township Reside^8 Rutland Charter Township is seeking jn in . Jivid 'flu*“Paosi '10‘ serve as Deputy Supervisor for the Town^,Pnl \\'e will tion will be filled by Supervisor appoint*. posibe accepting resumes al the township j ^lector of lion is filled. Applicants should be a <1°^ y thr°u^' the township. The office is open . que>dons’ Thursday, 9am to ’3pm. If you have 3^’ please call the township at 269-948-2^' ' oc Vitamin D levels can be checked by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters My mother lives with me, and I’m involved in her medical care. She’s a tough cookie. But like many 88-year-olds, she has several health problems. We visit her doctor at least once a month to report what’s working and what isn’t doing the trick. Recently, the doctor ordered blood work that showed she was low in vitamin D. So now I’ve added vitamin D tablets to her daily medication regimen. In the summer, our bodies produce vita­ min D when sunlight strikes our skin. But during the dark winter months, that source of vitamin D dries up. Vitamin D is in for­ tified milk (and some OJ) but my mama is living proof not everyone gels enough vita­ min D from a normal diet. Vitamin D is important in its own right in terms of whai it does for us. But as a sideline, it helps us absorb calcium. As we age, getting more calcium to where it’s needed in the body can help us avoid osteo­ porosis. For that reason alone, it’s worth talking to your health care provider about vitamin D levels. If you don’t like the thought of taking pills, some foods that are good sources of vitamin D. The Mayo Clinic website rec­ ommends eggs, milk, fish and cod liver oil. (The thought of downing spoonfuls of cod liver oil makes taking pills seem like a pretty good deal - but may lx- that’s just me.) In extreme cases of low vitamin D. rick­ ets can result. Rickets is a softening and a weakening of bones. My jxxh mother had rickets when she was a kid in the early 1930s. It’s quite possible the milk she drank back in the day wasn’t fortified with vitamin D. But you can experience some degree of vitamin D deficiency without developing rickets. You may be at higher risk for vitamin D problems if you are obese, elderly or you don’t gel much sun exposure. People with inflammatory bowel disease are also more likely to have low levels of vitamin D. According to the WebMD website, suffi­ cient vitamin D can potentially help lower bkxxl pressure, as well as lower the risk of diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and even such major maladies as multiple sclerosis. Taking vitamins sometimes seems like a tad idea, and an)thing can be done to excess. There are also some ins and outs about different types of vitamin D, as well as the importance of complementing it with calcium intake. It’s worth talking to >our medical provider, not just trying to treat yourself blindly. Once you are at your doc’s office, a simple blood draw can determine if you arc low' in vitamin D. I’m glad my mother’s doctor tested her lor vitamin D levels. I’ve now scheduled my own blood draw appointment for the same simple check. Like mother, like child? Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist ut Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a sen ice of thc College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �rn27.20’4--PS9eh9 from Berrien f()r lh(_ Br.mds.edcr '^?ore ! — stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner 09828207 TURNING BflGK THE PAGES < <W in lo Ida «. ta... 6 months. ,0, g|Jie h,s Phom from ’ n ,C Murphy Lek Hyde Mop . Bc™en Center. * drink. Mr.^d/^ kft me some book ™d and brought n>c Republic. canvassing 1 get any car| Brown hen. , °i pie Armenian book 1 y " j wOuld not gjVe d d not 8,Vc a snnp for one ofthe"’s,turd‘'.','M»rch28 x £ w- x: r,moPin ■:k8ncts anJ butter is cts. Mr. Silcox in here for -ishh're-<* rave me a c°" . . ,al1 hcfc and brought n”1 “ X '§hcd 32 lbs- Mr. S here to see Alzina. It thundered and hghtningS and it ” ™mng Klte fury. , lct Fred Ball take my 'a to 80 home with. Mrs. Silcox told me. that Wdhe Merlau has been off seven*1 d^s Kalamazoo to get into business to w0^’ d'd not know it at all. It sounds tonighl;'H7hXTr • Bv° by’just like a oond of water. 11 hailed tonight. k Sunday. March 29 h is a real nice day today. They had meetirre and Sabbath school. There is no diphthcria now. Frances, B,rd,c antl Willie was here today a few minutes. I sent George’s book to him. ’’The Giants of the Republic, and gave Birdie her bundle of truck. She brought home my pinking *n>n my. Mrs. Mary Ann Bugbee here. Charley Obwart had Eugene I larthom’s colt a driving it before a cart and I heard a rattling and it was up by the Baptist Church. It has ntn away or he let it go. Thc men helped him hitch it on to the cart again, then he led it away up north. I saw Libbic Storms go away fr°m Albert Storms this afternoon and heard her speak and saw Sarah Johnson go by. I wrote a letter to Lurinda Muqihy today. Willie and Birdie stopped in tonight after the reunion and meeting for me. I went home with them and 1 stay all night there. Hannah, Francis and William Falk. Tuesday, March 24 Willie Merlau’s birthday. 2 years old. I saw Permelian in Det’s store today. It is a beauti­ ful da} today. I went in to Lucy Carpenter’s a little while this forenoon. She was ironing. Ida and Nina went oil with John Brandstetter today. There is a sale today to John Spragues. They are going to Tennessee to live. I wrote a letter to Marshal! Cook and sent 125 cents for my Hastings Banner and the Interocean for one year and I am going to the store. 1 have not been there since November 20. 1895. H ive been sickly. I went down town today, the first time since the 20 of Nov. 1895.1 went in the Drug store and sat and rested with Nettie Hind. Took 4 coupons to her and got !0 cts. worth of candy for the children, then took my letters to the office and got 1.50 cts. in stamps. Then we went in to see Susie Dcprester a little while. Then I went over to Det Blackmans and got 12 cans of sweet com, 1.15 cents and had it set down in my book. Then we came home. Willie Deprester has a hard cold and Susie is not well. She has a hard cold. Mrs. Carpenter here today. Nine schol­ ars is all they have in the little room today. Bunker Gills here and got 4 bu. 19 lbs. of oats. Willie Johncox here tonight. I got some more mail from Sam and father and a postal from Mrs. Kidd. Wednesday, March 25 It is a real nice day. 1 lie mud is a drying up some and the robin is a singing. I went o\ er to see Orra a little while this afternoon. Then after dinner. Mrs. Mary Ann Bugbee came here. I directed two letters for her. one to Rinna Rush and one to Mrs. Marian Tyler to Minneapolis. Minnesota. Mr. Edward Richard’s sister and 1 went in to see Mrs. Harthom a little while this afternoon. She was to bed all the time that 1 was there. Thursday, March 26 It is a real nice day over head. It is froze quite hard and real rough. My head aches like fury today. Mrs. Carpenter here. 1 was agoing to May (or Mary ) Jones but did not feel well enough. Alzina got my mail. | g0, lhe Jeillh of Mn, I any W. Cluunberlin from P|ajnwell >n the bakery. Mrs. James Prigo here and pot my squirrel cage. Tip Ketchum here and got my clover seed to sow. I have not heart a word from Nettte stnee I came from there last oiiniiuy. Friday, Mareh 27 here *3 hmre "sh Susie Dcprester sr n Shc 'S not *cl1 111 “11 Ida and Nma Brandstetter here.l am better today. I NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS „ , DH 1 51 miles - Norns Rd east to Township Lino Rd - 4 3 rotes - M-89 to 500' south ol Merlau J® Rd - 4 54 rnilos - Doster Rd to Lockshoro Rd 25 miles Rd to Osborno Parker nd Rd - 2 2.25 m e _- Delton r<) Rd Rd 3 M'te odT 3o34 miles - Cressoy Rd to 3 Mile Rd Inzto Rd Grotes - Cressey Rd south to County Line Dust Control Total $241,660 Jmi Stoneburner Prairieville Township S[ag Seal Slag Seal Slag Seal Crack Seal Crack Seal Crack Seal Crack Seal Monday, March 30 Ralph Cairns birthday, 4 years old. 1 am to Frances Merlaus today, a looking at books and things George hitched old Jerry and him and Frances and I, we went to the saw mill to sec them saw in Mr. Captain John Earl’s wood. He has been dead a long time and his son John Earl owns the land now. This pen that I am a writing with has carried all through the war by George Merlau. It is over 35 years ago since the war commenced in 1861 and now it is 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Silcox and Robin was hen tonight. I stayed here tonight again. Rob« Silcox said that Leta and Lora was to sclool today at Prairieville. George and Wilk sowed their clover seed today. Alzina sail that Sarah and Susie were here today. Mrs. Carpenter was here a little while. Old Mrs. Cally of Orangeville died today. Her hushind and oldest daughter all died on March 30 but in different years. Tuesday, March 31 It is a real nice day today. I am to Frances Merlaus today. Wet. George and Willie killed two shoats (recently weaned piglets] that was sick and burried them. Frances cooked a roos­ ter today. The mill is running today in John Earl’s woods. The girls came to school, Leta and Lora. April 1 My brother Richard Collier’s birthday 67 years. I am still at Frances. George and Willie is a clearing up a little patch by the woods to plant to potatoes. I have been a looking at Willie’s and George’s and Birdie’s and Frances’ books. Birdie and Willie Merlau brought me home tonight. My Salscr Cat-aaloguc was here tonight and the package of Coffee Seed. Leta and Lora came to school today. I brought home George’s "Grant and tec’’ book tonight to read. Frances gave me some Indian meal. The wind blows like fury today and tonight- Willie sent for a cat-a!ogue of books tonight for me 12 cts. and 5 books for 60 cts. to New York. Thursday, April 2 The wind blew all night last night and all day today and it snowed and it is lots colder. Lora and Leta came to school today. Dr. here and paid me a ten dollar bill. I gave him back 2 dollars. George Kem got some of my hay. Alzina is washing a httle on the kitchen wall. 1 wrote a letter to Laucha Slow, Saquache, Colorado and sent !'er photo. Leta and Lora both stayed here all night. Dr. Hyde slopped in I ^nl ® ,8°f bananas and peantns and candy to °Pal,b>' Dock. The men finished their sawing today ln John Earl’s AnnJI Friday* April 3 Hie wind blows but It is pleasant. Mr. Eugene Horton can>«nd *"•'cd to bor­ row 10 dollars for J"10"'11 1 cl hlm have it. Then Bunker Gibbs cam' paid me for 4 Woods. today. Will Ha'ins^'Jj™'b> will» «j’8 oft? I I v Alzin3 15 °.cledn,ng the doors “ marsh hay. AW and ho,"1'he-Huel loni8fit* Dr. Hyde home with 'V'l'he .rent home. He said he ,'oppcd here *h« A|lon Nevins for66cts. 1hi?ld,,?W^nt<>^LucyC‘*tT*nlera J bushel. I well i»,s camc in (hcw jus( tew minutes. OR j^e the stone dniwed for “XI came out. H>'- for the addition to Mr. the creamery a"“ Hotel Drummonds. Two Drummonds bou .' Jubers went by here big loads of bndP z '°d-ty. m^—■ 5 cis. a bushel. I got a bottle of Bnrdocts J cts« cas ’ CU _____ __ (To be continued «i ooo XI «i Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part VIII Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County. N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lix’ed in Richland and Middleville, but .spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau. Willie Merlau. Leta Hyde, Lira Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde. ‘Dock. ’ or Dr. Hyde. Alzina Westover is her current "hired girl." Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Hannah divorced her first husband aiul also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22. 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is thc property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. Thursdoy-fJlar The Hasting? Banner pleasant today but cool. Thc ground froze hard last night. Alzina’s sister’s two girls Sarah and ’Io*" 5,,C d(jZCn, came today to stay all night. George Kem eggs of her 9 L.B-Md,’‘NT here. I let him have 6 and a 1/4 bushel of oats, seeds from — . lrtWy.APril4 ■<’,luiii.k P'" ,0”ight. It is real I took a big •>!** ' xj xi 1 ....... This Year will be Presidential Ejection year and every man should wish to keeppdsted. We offer thc/oilowing combinations:— i *i -i xj x| Xj X| XI X| XI OJ 1 c. t ’ BANNER AND NEW YORK TRIBUNE, The two papers one year for 81.00. BANNER AND DETROIT TRIBUNE, The two papers one year for 81.25. BANNER AND CHICAGO INT^R OCEAN, The two papers one year for 81.25. -I i *i -i Xi You will want one state paper. The Detroit Tribune is the best. Terms strictly cash in advance. Subscribe now. I* UJjrfTYTfi'TYY'IYTYYYITTYITTfYO This advertisement, from the March 5, 1896, Banner offered subscriptions combin­ ing the local newspaper along with papers from major cities. The Inter Ocean Is lhc Most Popular Republican Newspaper oi the West and Has the Largest Cinculattom TERMS RY M.MI. < DAILY (without Sunday) ..........................$4.00 per-year DAILY (with Sunday) ................... $6.00 per year C,1.00* The Weekly Inter Ocean— PER YEAR ”................ = A* a N-wapaper THE INTER OCEAN k-eps ahrtrmof the times in al’ inspects. It spares neither patn< nor <sxpens“ m Becurina ALL THE NEWS AND THE BEST OF CURRENT UTERATURr The Weekly Inter Ocean As a Family Paper Is Not Excelled by Any. b’ir. something uf interest to each m Tnh»r or the familv. It» YOUTH’S DEPARTMENT k the very best of ns kind. Its LITE1U ARY FEATURES are un«quak*d. It :s a TWELVE PAGE PAPER and centa.ntthc N^ws of the World. POLITICALLY IT IS REPUBLICAN, and riv.«s its readers tne benefit of the ablest discussions <*r. all live p«; HiCdl t. pi >. If i, oub.ished in Chicago aua is n acc *rJ w. th th< p" »p c of the W- st in h >th politics and literature. P>.ise rcmeinne* tn:«t th** price of ThE WEEKLY INTER OCEAN il ONLY ONE DOLLAR 1’t.K YEAR. Addrc«* THE INTER OCEAN, Chicago. The Inter Ocean called itself the “most popular Republican newspaper of the West­ In this 1896 ad. NOTICE. The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Board Central Dispatch Adminirtrativ, Board. Cifcen at LarSe: Applicant cannot be affiliated with any organization already invoiced with Barry County Central Dispatch. App wants must be a resident of Barry County, A letter of intent along with some background infor­ mation and the willingness to commit to this position must be sent along with the appli­ cation. tammissiQji.QD Aging Community Corrections Advisory BoanLU position representing Communications Media) Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of lhe Courthouse, 220 W State St.. Hastings; or www.h3rrvcountv.org: and must be returned no later Oian 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. April 22,2014. Contact 269-945-12M for more inhumation.________________________ NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will bo received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Ml 49058, until 10:00 A.M. Tuesday April 8, 2014 for the following items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at barrycrc org Asphalt Paving Slag ' Culverts Crack Seal Blocks Bituminous Mixtures Dust Control Liquid Asphalt Pavement Marking The Board reserves lhe right lo reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities In the best Interest ol the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala David D. Solmes D. David Dykstra Chairman Member Member �Page 10 - Thursday. March 27,2014 lhe Hastings Panner Rutland board grills Consumers Energy spokesman on smart TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN b> Con^V'h^">«» COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 slated to arrive in B irk p<,Ulf)n,cnl upgrade highlighted lhe Marchle'r nl>' !•" n,id'2nl5- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of the eradica and control of aquatic weeds and plants in Fine Lake (the “Improvements”) in the Township, has made i final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots an parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cos the Improvements shall be specially assessed: FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 Lots and parcels numbered: 009-019-001*00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00. 006-00, 007-10, 008-00 009-029-002-00, 008-00, 015-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 020-00, 021-00, 022-00, 024-00, 036­ 00. 042-00 009-030-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00, 006-10, 007-10, 009-20, 013-00, 015-00, 022’ 00. 025-00. 030-04, 140-13, 140-14, 140-15, 140-16, 150-19, 150-20 009-050-002-00. 003-00, 004-00, 004-10, 004-20, 005-00, 005-10, 005-20, 005-40, 006-00, 007-00, 008­ 00, 009-00, 009-10, 010-00, 011-00 009-065-006-00, 008-00, 009-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014-00, 015-00. 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 021­ 00, 022-00, 024-00, 031-00. 032-00. 033-00, 034-00, 035-00 009-075-001-00. 003-00. 005-00, 007-00. 008-00. 009-00, 010-00, 011-00. 012-00. 014-00, 015-00, 016­ 00. 017-00, 018-00, 019-00. 020-00, 021-00, 022-00, 023-00, 024-00, 027-00, 028-00, 031-00, 033-00, 035-00, 036-00, 037-00, 038-00, 039-00, 040-00 009-090-001-00, 002-00, 004-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 010-00, 011-00, 014-00, 015-00, 017-00. 018­ 00, 020-00, 024-00, 025-00, 032-00, 035-00, 036-00, 037-00, 038-00 009-100-001-00, 002-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 011-00 009-130-001-00, 002-00, 002-10, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 008-10, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013-00, 015­ 00, 016-00, 018-00, 020-00, 021-00, 022-00, 023-00, 024-00, 025-00 009-135-001-00, 003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00. 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014­ 00, 015-00, 016-00, 018-00, 019-00, 020-00 009-140-001-00. 002-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00 009-145-003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00 009-150-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013­ 00. 014-00. 015-00, 016-00, 017-00. 018-00, 021-00, 022-00, 023-00, 025-00 009-155-001 -00, 003-00, 004-00, 006-00, 008-00 009-175-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00, 007-00. 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00. C12­ 00, 013-00, 014-00, 015-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 019-00 009-180-001-00 009-215-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013­ 00, 014-00. 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 020-00. 023-00, 024-00. 025-00, 029-00, 030-00, 031-00 009-220-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00.014­ 00. 015-00. 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 020-00, 021-00, 023-00, 024-00, 026-00. 027-00. 028-00, 029-00, 031-00, 033-00, 034-20 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Include* on!) thmc pjrvcl* of land having frontage on Fine Lake or deeded or dedicated acccxs thereto) district. TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing at a special meeting on April 9. 2014, at 6:30 p.m., at the Johnstown Township Hall, locat­ ed at 13641 S. M-37 Highway, within the Township, to review the special assessment roll and to hear and consider any objections thereto. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as nreoared has been reported to me Township Board and is on file h»h the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public exami- Podunk Lake, would Xl new meter. The X™ efXcha^cd -.a .by a according to Hawthorne wJkv-q?CSl,Oh’ township gets charged .n i r .bt'cau<;c lhc the hard tn r. “n addll,°nal fee for McJ«Hf th^t hmC‘CrS- HaWtho™ a“kcd McC.ce if that charge will cease when the meters are changed out. McGee said he would find out and get back witk .1. . uuc/:ni,a that issue. k",lh township on . /^nX asRed if ,here wou,d be people losing their jobs due to the new devices not being read by a person will ^\ain<d nu,’ .‘?:spondcd McGee- ‘ There will be 335 jobs dissolved in the meter read™dT!!lrn- n!S f°r Uarr> Coun|y. however, ~00 of the individuals will be relocated to other positions ” Supervisor Jim Carr asked about ancient wiring. He noted a lot of tree cutting and wiring splicing has been done in the township in recent months, prior to storm damage received over the winter. McGee called the wires ‘conductors,’ explaining that some of the wiring is very old, and that the process of replacing out die old wiring is an ongoing effort. James asked about opting out of the meter exchange program. McGee stated that there is a cost to retain the old meters and maintain them monthly. “A one time fee of $69 will be required to keep your old meter,” explained McGee. “There will be a monthly cost of $9.72 to pay someone to read the meters.” Both gas and electric meters will be revamped with the digital meters, which sends the measured readings, via satellite, to Consumers Energy, according to McGee. Trustee Brenda Bellmore asked if thc gas meters will require someone to come out and re-hght the meters, to which McGee said he thought there was a way to bypass that step. “These are really great questions I haven’t heard yet,” responded McGee. “1 will get the answers and get back with you soon.” McGee added, “This process will begin replacing commercial meters first, followed by industrial customers six months later.” Moving on to board discussion of the new hospital project, Jim Wincek, hospital repre­ sentative, updated thc board on plans for the new' hospital to be built on the former Ferris property located on the comer of M-37 and M-43. "The main process, including thc designing. has begun in earnest," reported Wincek. "Schematics will be available, in June, for thc township to approve.” Bellmore asked Wincek if the site plans will include using local businesses for thc work. “The township cannot mandate who they use,” explained Carr, who is involved in the project through lhe zoning committee, “but w'e arc trying to influence the plan in that direction. It’s a pretty big job.” Wincek added that there is significant interest in saving the bam that stands on the property and said lhe hospital committee has been communicating with three agencies to preserve the bam. “Also, the Mud Run date has been moved up to Aug. 2,” continued Wincek. “The bam removal is slated to be completed by Aug. 27." Wincek noted that the planning process to run sewer and waler infrastructure out to the property was also in full swing. The board returned discussion to the plan to compensate the library and fire board Hawthorne. £.onipensan°n “This is concurrent with a (oWn­ parameters for other boards sue ajs< cio • ship, thc Zoning Board ot z PP .j askeJ explained Hawthorne, when Grce about lhe range of compensation. samc “'flic library and fire boards are 1 ,e(|/’ payroll schedule and have been n{ p said Carr, closing out discussion. bc Carr moved on to share fecc .-bujjdreceived from investigating the idea o ing an addition to the township hall, comp with a separate building for a generator. Iliough the quote came back much mg than Carr anticipated, Carr was not detem from the idea. . “This came back very expensive, conee<1 ed Carr. “I am entertaining alternative bid­ ding options, but it appears wc will not be a shelter, but a good wanning place in ease o loss of power or emergencies. “A current estimate is at $51,000 for a new room and generator, but this figure will be pared down by shopping around. 1 am deter­ mined to make the hall a place of refuge, if possible.” Carr’s vision of providing shelter to resi­ dents during emergencies, via the township hall, is supported by thc township board. Hawthorne announced there would be an open trustee position, a two-year term, on the August primary ballot Affidavits of Identification and Petition must be turned in to the township clerk by April 22. Additional items addressed by the board included; • Hawthorne explaining how the new automatic doors, recently installed in the hall, were made possible by grants from Help America Vote Act. • County Commission Chair Joyce Snow encouraged the board and guests to visit the commissioner's webpage, BarryCounty.org, for updates to ongoing activity. • Snow and County Commissioner Jon Smelker told of discussion by the county commission regarding lhe Agriculture Preservation Ordinance. Snow asked lhe board members if ihis ordinance was impor­ tant to them, mentioning that seven percent of farmland in the township had been lost since 2007 to development. “My concerns,” said Carr, “are about using city money to purchase properties from fami­ lies who don’t know how 10 lake care of lhe land.” Smelker added. “Some concerns are that the majority of the people on the county board, have applications in this. There is con­ flict of interest.” Smelker noted, “We will be very happy when Jim DeYoung gels back so we can stop having tie votes.” Snow' commented that DeYoung was to return the following week, and answered a question of what w ould be done regarding lhe extended absence of DeYoung. “Nothing can be changed with elected offi­ cials unlil lhe end of their term. No adjust­ ment to pay or compensation can be made unlil then.” Call any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton MI 49046 (269) 623-3625 or (269) 623-2664 B««rfuyoriiiK|JUA.|Miicrbm ConinH Sprc.»l Awwmm nj>BK1 ■ take FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR parcel TAn SUBJECT TO a SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE a WRITTEN APPEAL of TW^RPEciAL ^cCSSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTPo^thE ASSz-ESrMATION OF the SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID oS J&Y °.F Merest appears and protests the special Assessment at tX^S? a" IN lN fnce may be made by an owner or party In interest, or his or her agent, In person * the ««er' aPPea L appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing in which caS® native, ^^pearance at the heanng is not required. n9, In whic 8 tX N°'ice WaS aU,h°riZed Charter Township boanl lhc Rutland Consumers Enervv McGee told board iSl’n,?'C Dcnni'i attending his 222nd towndr ’ha* hc was tump.,Ry n.|, ,lul l:. ' his Hncc at thcir rr jiem members for their atwn b the pc J;js( live board meetings. b(,ard 4 v had been approved by nf when month’s meeting. clnrtfK-' .fussed- . rtre pcnsalion will be paid i.braO' ;U,d “Elected members tl^' d boards will be paid "iogS.- sa'd their official board n’ee"nfc the T°WnShip Boart 01 ,he Township 01 Johnstown. The Prairieville Township Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on the following dates for the 2014-2015 year. All meetings will begin at 6:30pm (this is a new start time} and will take place at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, Derton M , 49046 unless otherwise noted. April 28, 2014 May 19, 2014 June 23, 2014 July 28, 2014 August 25, 2014 September 22, 2014 October 27, 2014 November 24, 2014 December 22, 2014 January 26, 2015 February 23, 2015 March 23, 2015 •mis notice Is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, MCL 41.72a(2) and (4), and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Board, Parks Chairman, or Parks Manager in writing or by telephone seven (7) days prior to the meeting. J Jim Adams, Chairman, Prairieville Township Parks and Recreation �„ 27. 20,4 The Hastings Banner — ThUf' . . jy ' & *<.**$> Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In tho conditions of a mortgage made by James Oms, an unmarried man. original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc Mortgagee. dated October 29. 2008, and recorded on November 5, 2008 in instrument 20081105­ 0010765. and modified by agreement dated July 1, 2012. and recorded on August 23. 2012 in instru­ ment 2012-003720. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank. FSB as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Nme and 15/100 Dollars ($127,339.15). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at tho placo of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on April 10, 2014 Sa>d premises are situated in Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, and aro desenbed as: Beginning at tho South 1/4 post of Section 9, Town 1 North. Range 8 West; thenco East parallel with the centerline of East Bristol Road, a distance of 179 feet: thenco North at right angles for East Bristol Road 395 feet; thence West parallel with the centerline of East Bristol Road 220 foot: thence South to a point 41 feet West of lhe South 1/4 post of said Section 9, 395 feet; thence East 41 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption penod. Dated: March 13, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Troll, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File 4385076F02 (03-13X04-03) 77M1MJ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Frank P. Skula and Loretta V. Skula, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s). to Sand Ridge Bank. Mortgagee, dated August 8, 2003, and recorded on August 25. 2003 in instrument 1111823. in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Chemical Bank as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Ten and 49/100 Dollars ($154,710.49). Under the power ot sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on April 10. 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and aro desenbed as: Parcell: That part of tho Northeast 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing al the West 1/4 comer of said section; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 1328.5 fec-t along the West line of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 42 mmutes 48 seconds East 1308.93 feet along tho South line of the North 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds E 1495 q feot along the West line of tho Northeast i/4J0f said Southwest 1/4 to the place of beginning; fhonce North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds A/nd 330 0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 42 min48 seconds East 528 0 feet; thence South 00 dpnrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 330.0 feet, degrees degr0Cs 42 minutes 48 seconds West 528 0 feet to Uw place of beginning. Subject for HarnmorxJ Road to Highway ‘9 h 495 00 foet of lhe Wost pof the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 528.0 feet o the « Rang(, g We5, Of Section 1. The redempt . shat| bo 6 months from untess determined aban- P tno date o' with MCLA 600 3241a. In doned m °c^ d.pfnDtlOn period shall bo 30 days which case t c t h sa|0. from the date of uu foreclosura sale under If the property «-» judicature Ad of 1961, Chapter 32 ofJho R borrower will be held pursuant to MCL 600.3^ buyS lhe property at responsible'°lhe c said or to tho mortgage tX«9a9d,d'f±U7nO du'ing holder lor dt*1"™ J redemption pen0^ Dated: March ■ -(ease call — fewyS.a^22 77585619 File #433930F0(O3-13)(O4-O3) STATE Of M1CH|Qan synopsis R REGULARHnARTER TOWNSHIP marc^-?°?RC) meeting MARCH 12, 2014 -7-30 PM ,NOT1CCASENO73;i"57-A0 AX' meS""9 *** 10 °'da' n™n,,2d' Hawthomo, James, Flint IM THE MATTEO OF' Carte. AIItm vy^.p^ Carr, Bellmore. TAKE NOTICEApotit'onhas bee |ed wtlh t Corter ^couit roga,ding S.^J^5OnSO'" A"cnda “ presented. ,or ,bn«yand bMrd members by roll call vote. Adopted Ordinance #2014-146. Zoning Ordinance Amendments by roll call vote Meeting Adjourned at 8.32p m ’ Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Superv.sor www.rutlandtownship.org 77M5751 (West). If you n'° ° 6 w Court Street h Y h°r’ you should aPP*%a‘?*)l4 at 11:00 a m YstX 49058 on Apn’ l6’in the mhork «? , any o". ’ d' - result ^permanent teUna"?,^? STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026637-DE Estate of Charles Michael Count Date of birth: 02/25/1954. TO ALL CREDITORS: The decedent. Charles Michael Count, who lived at 4899 S. Norris RdDelton. Michigan died 02/18/2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Charles Michael Count died 02/18/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against tho estate will forever barred unless presented to Kathy A. Count Proposed Personal Representative or named, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302. Hastings. M.chigan 49058 and the per­ sonal representative within 4 months after tho date of publication of this notice. Date: 3-3-2014 Kathy A. Count Personal Representative 4899 S. Norris Rd. Delton. Michigan 49046 77MS8O* (269) 795-7975 NON-RESIDENT NOTICE NO. 14-AD-10-III SHANDY LEE JENKINS and STANLEY ROYCE JENKINS vs. KELVIN BROOKS PARTON STATE OF TENNESSEE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SEVIER COUNTY. TENNESSEE In this cause, it appearing from the original filo and the Petition and Motion heretofore filed by the Petitioners. Shandy Leo Jenkins and Stanley Royce Jenkins, that tho Respondent, Kelvin Brooks Parton, is a non-resident of tho State of Tennessee, or his whereabouts cannot be ascertained so that ordinary process cannot bo served upon him, it is ordered that said Respondent file an answer with tho Circuit Court of Sevier County. Tennessee, and a copy with Petitioners, Shandy Loe Jenkins and Stanley Royce Jenkin's Attorney, R. Brandon White, whose address Is 216 Phoenix Court. Suite D. Seymour, Tennessee 37665. with<n thirty (30) days o< the last date of publication exclusive of the day of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered and the cause sot for hearing ex parte as to him. Further for the purpose of hearing tho mailer to be heard on the 20th day of June. 2014, at 9:00 am. or as soon as this cause can be heard in tho Circuit Courtroom, Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville. TN: further, that failure lo answer before or appear on that date will result in the judgment being taken against him and entry of a Final Order. This notice will bo published in The Hastings Banner in Barry County, Michigan for four (4) suc­ cessive weeks. This the 17th day of March. 2014. Sevier County Circuit Court Clerk By. Heather Estabrook T758SMI FORECLOSURE NOTICE This finn is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in tho Military, please contact our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mado by: Paul L Friddlo and Rita Garza-Friddle. Husband and Wilo to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated February 5, 2004 and recorded February 13, 2004 in Instrument # 1122184 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-FR1, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated April 1, 2004, by assignment dated January 15, 2009 and recorded February 17 2009 in Instrument # 20090217-0001377 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents (S115.651.64) including interest 5 65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case mado and p™v'ded' nol'cois ho<eby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged prem­ ies or some part ol them, at public vendue, Circuit Court ol Barry County al 1:06PM on April 24, 2014 Said premises arc situated In City ol Ha<-iinos Barry County, Michigan, and aro dosVcr°bed as' Tho South 70 feel ot Lot 712 of .he C.ty, foXvilS o Hastings, aceordmg io tho recorded plat thereof «me~7^ 01 'ba SoXTsi iS.KSSK'SiS feet to the placo ol begmnina & EaS 15 535 W Court St. Hastings m?4M58^ ."T °S period shall be 6 month- from m5? ,oa'>'"P'lon unless determined abandoned oda,eo,such sale. MCL 600.3241 or MCL 32^1 n W‘,h lhe redemption period ,n case date of such sa^ 30 from the notice required by MCL J?? oxP"ation of the later; or unless K property i5 cold at (oredoSum°. Y ,f th° 32 of the Revised JudS ® Chap,e' MCL 600 3278, the hnn? ° Act of 1961’ under bio to the person who buv*thA*'1’ b° lK’W r0SP°nSI’ gage foreclosure sai0 Qr\n,, P,0PCfty al the mortdamaging the prooertv H 0 10 mortgage holder for od. Dated: 3/27/2014 rL.U/'n? lho r°dcmptlon pen­ Company. ac Trustee ? sc 10 Dank National Trust Securities, inc. r ’°L Amoriquost Mortgage Certificates, Serm^ tScl(ed Pass-Through Mortgagee Aiiornoys‘p??0aFR'' Assignee ol Bit South Blvd Suite ,a/!‘TO& Associates. P.C 40307 (246) 044.5,. ” '00 Rochester Hills. Ml 27)104.(7) 23 Our File No 14 00056 (03775BM72 PARENTS RIGHTS 77MS74a cTATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent Estate AtE NO. 140 26633-DE of junor Wol"areol birth: April Estate । 15, 1922. ^aC. TO ALL CREDITORS. . NOTICE TO CREDOS, Tho decadent. Jun.or Max Wolllaro. d.cd 02/27 2 Creditors ol tho d«adcld ara nobbed that all claims against the Ioravc' barred unless presented H’““,ran' W'sonal representative, or to bom Prebate court al 206 W. Court St.. Hastng5' ’9058 and the personal representative within 4 months alter the date of publication of this notice. Date: March 18.2014 Eric E. Brandt P52007 P.O. Box 141635 Grand Rapids. Ml 49514-1635 616/784-3443 Kay L. Houseman 1115 Malta St , NE Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 616/430-3651 77585754 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 14-26638-OE Estate of CHARLES WILLIAM WOOD KING. Deceased. Date of birth: 09/02/1919. TO ALL CREDITORS­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS; Tho decedent, Charles William Wood King. d=ed May 21,2010 Creditors of the decedent ate notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to Patricia H. Freed, personal rep­ resentative, or to both lhe probate court at 206 W Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 and tho personal representative within 4 months alter tho date of publication ot notice. UU Date. Match 2014 William R. DeHoek f-32284 6115-28th St.. S.E Suite 114 Grand Rapids, Ml ‘17546 616/954-2018 Patricia H. Freed 11452 Letchs Lane Delton. Ml 49046 77585785 269/388-9123 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S MILLER & ASSOCIATES PC MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Salo - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mado by Joseph Lumbert, a single man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. acting solely as nominee for Vandyk Mortgage Corp­ Mortgagee dated November 7. 2007, and recorded on November 28, 2007, as Document Number: 20071128-0004650. Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to NEWBURY REO 2013, LLC by an Ass-gnmentof Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Bghty-Fve Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-EigM and 46/100 (S85 238.46) including interest at the rate of 6 50000% per annum Under the pover of sale contamed in sa.d mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sa.d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged prern;p^rxrtthem, at court public in venue, the crciit said atBany L 0 w° d nrem-ses to be sold or some part County, where the Pjem se pM g of hem a.os.tuatrt >!ed in lhe Township of CasfleZXr^ Mlchl0an- “nd a,° rUcll10!? Bn™ nn;ng st a point on the East line „,?"t>.cd aa: ? 3 North. Range 7 Wesl. distant fM Southeast come, ol said IK West at right angles to sa.d <t^'°n reel lhenco North parallel with said & 'i™ «0 Eas'231,o said cj,on ?n0 2,hnf^o south along Section line 220 u n°’ nt of beg nn'ng. Subject to an easeet to the pomt purposes over tho Easterly ent Pubic hi9 Road comrnon|y known as: 2M2 PR?CE’ RD NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 11 tho 4832 PRICE HU s0!d at foreclosure sale, tho property is evenwa^ 6 00 mon(hs from JhQ redemption P00 .h0 property is abandoned or date of sale un • ^fposes. II the property is used for °9n^u^.icd m accordance with MCL determined aba ^324ia, tho redemption period 600.3241 and/or datQ oJ ga)fi Of 15 Will be 30 days t o* ^^hever is later. If the propafter statutory no ’ u5ed for agricultural purposerty is presumed foreclosure sale pursuant es prior to the da ademption period is 1 year to MCL 600.32 > j270. if the property Is sold at Pursuant to MCL o borrower(s) will be held a foreclosure sa v* fSon who buys tho property at /esponsible to th V ^ute sale or |0 |h0 mortgage [he mortgage torc^ ,hc property dur(ng the holder for damaO AtL PURCHASERS: The redemption can rescind the sale. In that foreclosing mort9 i* any, limited solely to lhe event, your da'h^^unt tendered at sale, plus return of the b> |Onont in the property, please interest. If you you may havo certain nght;> contact our office Randall s Miller & Dated: March for NEWBURY REO Associates, tepodw3111 AvtmUOi Suite 180. 2013, LLC 4325?(l 40302^(240) 335-9200 Caso Bloomfield H»l^ CK'H03'27) zrsessnj No. 13MI01730*1 ’ STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 0B-25057-GM TO UNKNOWN FATHER IN THE MATTER OF; Alexis Mario Hatfield bom 1/21/2003 in Ka'.amaioo. Michigan A hearing regarding Petition to terminate parental rights will bo conducted by the court on April 14,2014 at B 30 a.m. in Barry County Family Court before Honorable William M Doherty. It is therefore ordered that Unknown Father per­ sonally appear before the court at the time and place stated above This hearing may result in termination ol parental rights A statement that failure to attend the hearing wilt constitute a denial of interest in the minor, a waiv­ er of notice for alt subsequent hearings, a waiver of a right to appointment of an attorney, and could result in termination of any parental tights. 77se5855 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by William Brower and Karolyn Brower husband and wile, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 31, 2006, and recorded on November 13, 2006 in instrument 1172624, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust. Senes 2007-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Serios 2007-1 as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Three and 64/100 Dollars (S194.843 64). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby gwen that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part ol them at public vendue, at the place ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on April 3. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township ol Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Unit 4, Oak Cove Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in Document# 1035911 inclusive, and amendments thereto, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No 15, together with rights tn general common elements and limited common elements as set forth in said Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of Public Acts of 1978, as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of ^uch sale. • ■ • , . . c.. if thC propei , . rriy is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the oorrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.’ Dated March 6. 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #437661F01 (03-06)(03-27) 77585413 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to colled a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose If you are in the Military, please contad our office at lhe number listed below. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho con­ ditions of a certain mortgage made by. Daniel L. Hoffman and Michele A Hoffman, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated December 30. 2005 and record­ ed January 13, 2006 in Instrument # 1158902 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to:U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for PROF-2012-S1 Holding Trust 1, by assignment dated August 29, 2013 and recorded September 3, 2013 in Instrument # 2013-010727 on which mortgage there is claimed lo bo due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents (S145,619.88) including interest 4.85% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part ol them, at pubic vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1.00PM on April 10. 2014 Said premises are situated in Township ol Maple Grove. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 1 foot North of the Northwest corner of the South ono-half of lhe South one-half of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quar­ ter of section 13. Town 2 North, Rango 7 West, for a place of beginning, thence East to tho North and South one-eighth line of lhe Southwest one-quarter of said section 13. Ihonco South to tho Southeast corner of the Northwest one-quarter ot tho Southwest one-quarter of said section 13. lhenco West to the Southwest comer ol the Northwest onequarter of tho Southwest ono-quarter of said sec­ tion 13, thence North to the place of beg.nnmg, Maple Grove Township, Barry County. Michigan. Commonly known as 6649 S Clark Rd. Nashville Ml 49073 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months horn tho dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. m which case the redemption pen­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of lhe notice required by MCL 600.324late), whichever Is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at fore­ closure sale under Chapter 32'of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, lhe borrower wiH be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure) sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during tho redemption penod. Dated: 3/06/2014 PROF-20I2-S1 RF.O 1 LLC. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Poteslivo & Associates. PC. 611 Souln Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No* 14-99511 (03­ ?7^54-)6 06)(03-27) N°T,CEJ°?S Estate RL^^h®" ol birth: Estate of VERA NETTIE T 10/13/1919. u . vERa TO ALL CREDITORS: aecoder}‘ NOTICE TO CREDITORS- *13 NETTIE TASKER, died 12/17/20^ thrf d Creditors of the decedent f0tevor b claims against the estate wJJnOGERs- ^7^06 unless presented to JOHN RO• ^urt at2 representative, or to both tho P^qs. Ml WEST COURT, SUITE 302. HA5‘‘7.h;n 4 months and the person?.! representativo ' ’ after the date of publication of this no • Date-03/24/2014 NATHAN E. TAGG P66994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 940-2900 JOHN RODGERS 10496 CHERRY VALLEY 77585833 CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col e debt. Any information obtamed will be used for • purpose If you are »n tho Military, please p our office at the number listed below MORTGAG SALE - Default has been made in the conditions o a certain mortgage made by: Dale Churchill and Kelley S Churchill. Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated January 14, 2005 and recorded March 31, 2005 in Instrument # 1143829 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to* Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R5, by assignment dated January 30, 2014 and recorded February 20, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-001445 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand .Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars and Thirteen Cents ($267,850.13) including interest 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 3, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 375 and the Southeasterly 36.33 feet of Lot 374, Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit 2. according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 63, being a part of tho Southwest Quarter of Section 2. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township. Barry County Michigan. Commonly known as 2831 N Agaming St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration ol the notice required by MCL 6003241 a(c), whichever is later or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the property Is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Ad ol 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage hold­ er for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 3/06/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2005-R5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-96098 (03-06)(03-27) 77555513 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. It you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michele L Wilson, An Unmarried Woman to Ameriquest Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated January 18. 2006 and recorded January 30. 2006 in Instrument # 1159513 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for, Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2006-R2. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated March 1. 2006. by assignment dated January 15. 2009 and recorded February 17. 2009 in Instrument ff 20090217­ 0001414 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars and Sixty-Nine Cents ($96.222 69) including interest 6.99% per annum. Under tho power of sale con­ tained In said mortgage and the statute tn such case made and provided, notice is hereby gwen that sa.d mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, Circuit Court of Bany County at 1:00PM on April 17, 2014 Said promises are situat­ ed in Village of M'ddleville. Barry County. M:ch.-gan, and are described as: Lot 8, block 9, assessors plat no. 3 of the Village ol Middleville, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in liber 3, page 11, of plats, Barry County Records Commonly known as 204 Grand Rapids St, Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL GOO 3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from tho date ol such sale, or upon lhe expt­ ration of the notice required by MCL 600 324la(c), whichever is later: or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. It the property is sokl at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower wul be held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder for damag-ng the property during the redemption period. Dated; 3/20/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for. Amenquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Senes 2006-R2 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys. Poteslivo & Associates, PC. 811 South Blvd Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-98852 (03-20)(0-1-10) twi, �Page 12 - Thursday. March 27, 2014 - The Hastings Banner State court denies Terpening’s appeal by JuBe Makarewlcz Staff Writer Michael Terpcning’s appeal of his 10 to 15-year sentence for convictions of criminal sexual conduct against teens was denied ear­ lier this month by the State of Michigan Court of Appeals. Terpening, who ran a animal-rescue facili­ ty and youth group home lor teenage fostet children. wa> found guilty in 2012 of sever.i criminal sexual conduct charges against young people after a jury trial in Barry County Circuit Court. A teen at the foster home came forward with allegations against Terpening in 2011 that led to his arrest. More teens from the group home came torwaut GEES Smith Long, 65, of Nashville, was sen­ tenced Feb. 27 lo 12 months in prison with 60 months of probation after pleading no contest to a charge of assault with intent for sexual penetration. He was given credit by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell for 44 days served in jail. Long was ordered to serve 60 months of probation, receive sex offender counseling, register as a sex offend­ er, and have no contact with the victim or vic­ tim’s family or anyone under thc age of 17. He also was ordered to pay court fines and costs of $1,698. Three additional charges of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree with a minor younger than 13 were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney’s office as part of a plea agreement. Allen Porter Ruthruff. 47. of Cape Coral. Fla., was sentenced March 19 in Barry County Circuit Court to 203 days in jail for a probation violation. Ruthruff was originally sentenced in January 2013 for a charge of operating and maintaining a lab and ordered to serve 36 months of probation. On March 19, 2014. he'was unsuccessfully discharged from probation and given credit for 203 days served in jail. He also was ordered to pay $2,068 in court fines and costs. Scott Phillip Smith. 38, of Middleville, was sentenced March 19 in Barry County Circuit Court for a probation v iolation. He pleaded guilty in 2010 to unlawful imprisonment and assault with harm less than murder. Part of his sentence in 2010 included 60 months of pro­ bation. Smith pleaded guilty March 19 to vio­ lating his probation. Judge McDowell ordered him to serve 36 to 180 months for the unlawful imprisonment and 36 to 120 months for the assault with harm less than murder. The sentences arc to be served concurrently. Smith was given credit for 333 days already served in jail and ordered to pay $1,696 in court fines and costs. restitution of $37,667. Daniel L. Haywood. 24, of Wayland, was sentenced to one day in jail and given credit for one day served. He pleaded guilty to pos­ session of marijuana. An additional charge of delivery’ and manufacture of marijuana was dismissed. He also was ordered by Judge McDowell to pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. Thc sentence was imposed in Barry County Circuit Court March 19. Julie Janine Cridler, 48, of Lake Odessa, was sentenced to 178 days in jail and given credit for 178 days served after pleading guilty to a probation violation March 19. Cridler was originally sentenced in 2011 to probation for a charge of receiving and con­ cealing stolen property. Kevin Dale Cox, 27. Hastings, was sen­ tenced in Bany’ County Circuit Court March 19 to 90 days in jail, with credit for two days served. He pleaded guilty to possession of contraband while a jail prisoner. In lieu of jail. Cox will sene his sentence wearing a tether device. He will be allowed work release if he makes $100 monthly payments on his court assessments. He was ordered to pay $698 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of operating a motor vehicle while his license w as suspended and possession or mar­ ijuana were dismissed. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Ear Sale Help Wanted Business Services AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your homc/fann4)usiness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS: Up lo $4,000 Sign-On Bonus! Home Daily! $52.00'Year Potential + Benefits! 866-907­ 2389. FREE HEAT AND hoi wa­ ter. Eliminate monthly heat­ ing bills with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. 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You asked for the worst of the worst/* McDowell went on to say, “And 1 do believe there was predatory conduct in ... the way that you groomed some of these children, according to the testimony - There was sex­ ual talk, there was non-sexual behavior or what lhe children thought was non-sexual behavior, prior lo,anything happening.” 1 he appeals court ruled that the fact the defendant ran a foster youth home, requested children who were sexually abused, rcvictimized children, and engaged in sexual talk with youths in the home were all objective and ver­ ifiable reasons for exceeding sentencing guidelines. Terpening also argued that testimony about previous acts should not have been admissible in the trial and that his trial counsel’s failure to move to sever lhe counts against him involving different victims denied him effec­ tive assistance of counsel and the right lo a fair trial. The court of appeals also denied those rea­ sons for appeal. Police seek warrant for Bellevue man in pot growing operation An arrest warrant for a 41-year-old Bellevue man is being sought by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department in connection with a marijuana growing operation. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department released a statement March 20 saying a sub­ poena was served March 19 at a business in lhe 300 block of South West Capital Avenue in lhe city of Battle Creek. While w ithin the business, the deputy noticed an overwhelm­ ing odor of marijuana. Officers obtained a search warrant and at about 3:45 p.m.. the Calhoun County Special Response Team executed the wamnl. A mar­ ijuana grow ing operation was discovered that consisted of two rooms and 40 plants. /X sec­ ond search warrant was obtained for the owner of the business’ residence in the 11000 block of South M-66 in Bany County. There, officer seized $3.(XM) in cash l he name of the suspect is being withheld al this time pending further investigation. 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However, this publica­ tion docs not warrant or Truck driver train: EES needed now at Us press. Earn $800 week.’ local CDL training, no experience needed! Be trained and based locally. 1-800.882- lion Officer, v L " 46->car'<’ld E'2! |,ri>hation vinla- t^ing place i„ lhe an Street about 12 It) , ocIk !’f ,-as' Grccn contacts, officer. M ‘ n’'n prlOr was noth, hi Uerc awarc ihat the man home, and th* fC5°n,acl ui‘11 ,,K’ woman in the tion The m- * vio,abon of his proba­ the Barry a"d bOoke<1 in'° Caledonia man urinates in public, ends up in jail A 47-year-old Caledonia man. found uri- na mg in 4 city parking lot and drunk, was arrested by Hastings City Police March 22 on pent mg charge of being a disorderly person, o ice observed the man urinating in the park­ ing lot adjacent to the Hastings Fire Department about 6:10 p.m. The man was booked into the Barry County Jail. Delton resident reports break-in, missing meds 56-year-old Delton man reported a break-in to his home and said some prescrip­ tion medications were missing. The incident was reported about 7:18 a.m. March 17 in the 300 block of Lakeside Drive, Delton. The man told sheriff’s deputies someone kicked in his door, entered the home and stole the pills while he was sleeping. The man told officers he heard several loud bangs on his door and when he got up found the door of his home was wide open and multiple prescription bot­ tles missing from a table. Some of the bottles were found scattered from the door of lhe home lo where a van w-as reportedly parked outside as thc suspect dropped them. The vic­ tim told officers the vehicle parked outside appeared to be a silver Dodge Caravan. Sheriff’s deputies are continuing lo investi­ gate the incident. Nose rings taken from Nashville store An employee al Little’s Country Store, 5819 Thomapple Lake Road. Nashville, reported theft of a jewelry container of nose rings. The employee told sheriff’s deputies thc case contained approximately 36 nose rings with colored jewels on them. The value of the nose rings is about $150. Video sur­ veillance showed where two women were in the store looking at the jewelry items and the same day the cashier noticed lhe items miss­ ing. Police were able lo identify one of lhe female shoppers and were able lo recover the stolen merchandise and return it to the store. Reports have been sent to lhe prosecuting attorney’s office for possible charges. The incident was reported to sheriff’s deputies March 13. Home-invasion investigation continues Middleville man reports identity theft case when filing taxes guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or sen ices advertised. TRUCK DRIVER TRAIN7 EES needed now at H. O • Wolding. Earn $800 weekly, IckuI CDL training, no expe* rience needed! Be trained and based locally. 1-800.^2 736*1. Police learn of probation violation due to argument Hastings Police continue to investigate a break-in at a home in the 1500 block of Liberty Lane, lhe victim reported that approximately $2,200 was taken from thc home. Police said they have suspects and will submit a report to thc Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office for review and possible charges. National Ads RNS/LPNS- LAKESHORE HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES is currently hir­ ing a nurse to work 5pm10pm during the week 8am-4pin on weekdays for a client in Wayland. Please contact Angila (616)534­ 9300 x33OI or at angilaC" lakeshorcscrviee.net. HASTINGS 4 ..Fiitv was sentenced tominin’1"" n'JX‘ imum of 15 yean, ltl prison. lhe .’I’l-eal. ttphehl ’he dectston by Barry County Ctrctdl Court Jut t.<- Anty McDowell to depart from tl’e ^andard sen­ tencing guidelines and exceed the recom­ mended sentence. . . l he state appeals court rciteratet part of Judge McDowell’s reasoning for the Michael Andrew Delcotto, 46. of Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail for a charge of probation violation and failure to pay child support. He was given credit for 80 days served in jail. In March 2012. he was ordered to serve 60 months of probation for his failure to pay child support. He was ordered last week to continue his probation, serve 30 days of the six months in jail with the remainder of the jail sentence suspended as long as payments of $590 per month are made. He was ordered to pay court fines and GARAGE DOOR & repair special. $30 off springs and openers Free estimates. Call Discount Garage (616)334-3574. with allegations ,J(irin< the iu'^?rXns7 lo Scntencin.. Plndelines r-»ni ” J lo 85 months in prison However* the nn court d^cmuned H,erc „,rc »nd. pelling reason, to be,<’,ld 11”'t 1’".K C l"e' A 51-year-old Middleville man reported identity theft. He told sheriff’s deputies he had been advised by his tax accounting serv­ ice that his taxes vveie rejected because some­ one had already tiled taxes using his Social Security number. Officers provided the man with identity theft information. The incident was reported March 18 Turnbull rolls his first 300, Erratic driving gets 7th of season police attention Mike Turnbuii rolled his first 300-game seaso» at Hastings E»wl- blastings Police noticed a vehicle being driven erratically about 2 a.m. March 23 in the I7(X) block of South Hanover Street Officers stopped the driver on a suspicion of drunk driving. ,X 28-year-old Hastings man ,.bJj chrtiw' » . h.i(j five or told officers w n* n,unin ;d in(n drive his vehicle •’d and '7“ ^aline beers the a charge of € Postal employ®65 spare elderly |1'an sweepstakes An elderly Hastings (WO individudeputies he received talb rnjl!iort P*us a als informing him he won new BMW in a sweepstakes. d up believed the callers because rc j|y told for sweepstakes. ^-‘Hers thc man to send $4,000 <0 pay t BMW and then they would iran<>ICr;~ diy lion to his bank account. 3 he man rep sent the money to an address in Fiori ‘ • Office staff had not sent the money c ‘ they had requested a postal inspector co investigate after thinking it strange that 5 large .amount of money was being through thc mail. 7 he money was not sent anc was returned to the Hastings man. Shern s deputies informed lhe man that it was a scam and he should contact his bank. The incident was reported March 15. Driver hides in tree after fleeing police driver fled from Nashville police March 21 and led officers on a high-speed chase through several streets in the village. Police were trying lo stop the 31-y ear-old Vermontville man for reportedly ignoring a stop sign. The chase ended in a flooded area behind lhe businesses near the Thomapple River. The driver continued to flee officers, leaving on foot and wading through kneehigh water. He was later found hiding in a tree by the river and taken to Pennock Hospital, suffering from hypothermia. Officers believe alcohol was a factor in the incident and have sent reports to the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office for review- and possible charges. Driver reports assault by another motorist A driver told police he was assaulted by another motorist while stopped al the inter­ section of Airport Road and West State Road, Hastings. The incident occurred about 5:42 p.m. March 10. The driver told sheriff's deputies he was stopped at lhe intersection when another man traveling west on Stale Road turned onto Airport Road and yelled at thc slopped motorist. The second driver then turned around and pulled behind lhe stopped vehicle, approached the first driver, said something to him, then punched him in the face. Thc complainant described the man as a male in his mid-40s with brown hair, wearing black sunglasses and a blue Michigan sweat­ shirt with a yellow "M“ on the front. Police arc continuing to investigate the incident. Woman falls victim to scam online sale /X 27-year-old Nashville woman reported a possible scam on Craigslist. She told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies she found a vehicle on Craigslist she wanted to purchase. She was told to send a money gram through Google Wallet for the $1,600 asking price. She was then informed of a $1,100 insurance fee. which, according to Google Wallet, would be reimbursed once the vehicle arrived. The woman was not able to come up with the additional money for thc insurance am attempted to get her $1,600 back. When she was unable to make contact again with the seller, she contacted Google Wallet and was advised to file a police report. Police tried to track the phone number, but were unable to locate the alleged seller. Officers noted there were other vehicles and a tractor being sold at other locations w ith thc same phone number being used to sell on Craigslist The Nashville woman was told the Craigslist sale was a scam and she would likely not be able lo recover her money. Defendant gets herself in trouble leaving court \ 26-year-old Hustings woman got hersel ' in trouble after leaving the Barry County Courts and Law Building about 12.43 p.ni March 13. An officer observed lhe woman in the court testifying during a hearing, saying several times she was not a licensed driver. After the hearing, thc officer saw the woman drive off ut a high rate ot speed in a vehicle. The officer followed thc vehicle to a rcstaui rant in Hastings where he confronted the woman. She was then arrested for driving while her license was suspended and booked into lhe Barry County Jail. �^-jrch Tho Hastings Banner - Hastings Exchange Club announces March Young Citizens Named Young Citizens for March at Northeastern Elementary School are Ella Carroll (left) and Ali Hyatt, joined here by teacher Beth Stevens. St. Rose sixth grader Ellie Saur, named her school's Young Citizen for the month of March, is joined by teacher Amy Murphy. Southeastern Elementary School’s Young Citizens for March are Zack Perry (left) and Hanna Leask, pictured with teacher Mary Breckon. BOWLING SCORES Brianna White (left) and Jessica McKeever, pictured here with teacher Dawn Secord, are the Young Citizens for March at Star Elementary School. Senior Citizens Butterfingers 74 5-41.5: Rosie’s 73.5-42.5; Ward’s Friends 72343.5; Sun Risers 68.5­ 47.5; Pin Seekers 66-50; Has Beens 61-55; King Pins 60.5-55.5; Early Risers 56-60; M&M’s 54.5-61.5; Just Having Fun 54-62; Jan’s Team 45-71. Women’s Good Gaines and Scries - P. Arends 166-417; K. Keeler 174 439; E. Ulrich 183479; D. Larsen 178475; R. Murphy 160­ 460; N. Boniface 168455; M. Kingsley 114­ 308. Men’s Good Games and Scries - C. Atkinson 159; L. Dunn 2(0478; D. Dimmers 187; R. McDonald 279-761; F. Vining 187­ 551: L Marklev 150;L.Porter 187-512; G. Bennett 179487; B. Terr) 232-576; Walker I‘JO-526; W. Mallekoote 165. C&N Heating 49; HDR 48.5; Pocket Pounders 46. High Game and Scries - R. O’Keefe 241; H. Moore 200; D. Endres 248; A. Russell 150; D. Cherrj 224; B. Varney 243-610; C. Wyman 214; B. Burke 231 ; J. Smith 230; D. Hiar212; R. Furlong 210; J. Gibson 190; J. Arens 231. 234. 231-696; G. Gonzales 209; M. Miller 225; D. Gonzales 207. Thursday Angels Cathy’s Cut & Curl 68; Moore’s Apts. 61.5; Varney Const. 59; Miller Farm Repair 51; Family Tree Med. 48.5; Hastings Bowl 48. High Games and S'cries - P. McDiarmid 204; C. Hurless 168; C. Gdula 174; M. Gdula 221; L. Apsey 172; D. Staines 200; J. Zaagman 203; J. Owen 146; C. Cooper 188. Tuesday Night Mixed J-Bar 66; Carl’s Soft Water 53.5; Hurless Machine Shop 52.5; Boyce Milk Haulers 52. High Games • D. Cherry 245; P. Scobey 221; Sis 213; D. Wilkins 201; E Smith 186; M. Yost 181; Auntie Em 153; M. Bry an 148. High Scries - D. Cherry 615; Sis 490; E Smith 479. STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE Wednesday Mixed Court Side 76-32; Eye & ENT 67.540.5; Brush Works Painting 61-47; Boniface Construction 53-55; Delton Suds 51.5-56.5. Good Games and Series Women - K. Plctt 144; F. Smith I59.S. Beebe 173476; A. Tasker 139; J. Shadow 163435; D. Huvcr 188482; T. Christopher 188-512. Good Games and Series Men - B. Terr) 213. , Kierstin Boulter, (from left) Carter Hewitt and Bailey Nye and are Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for March. They are joined by teacher Michelle Bennmgfield. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS On Monday, March 31,2014 at 7:30 pm. Assyria Township will bo conduction the follow Jng meetings at tho Assyria Township Hall located at 8094 Tasker Road. Bellevue M? Budget Hearing. The Assyria Townshtp Board w.ll hold a public hearing on the proposed •own'hip budget lor Fiscal year 2015. Tho property tax millage rate proposed^ hn evled to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing A^onv m me budget may be obtained by contactmg the Clerk and will also bo ava’ abfe aM °e meeting. Annual Meeting for Assyria Township wiil bo held immediately following tho Budget Hearing “ ssssaisr - “• —»«-- 2014. ’ Assyria Township will provide necessary reasonable auxibary aids and services uon„ i days notice lo lhe Township Clerk cs upon 7 Debb.e Massimino Assyria Township Clerk 269-209-4568 77535714 Monday Mixercttes Nashville Chiropractic 74.5-33.5; Kent Oil 6741; Dean’s Dolls 64 44; Dewey’s Auto Body 58.549.5; Creekside Growers 54-54. Good Games and Scries - S. Dunham 170­ 497; N. polter 199; M. Rodgers 169478; K. Eberly 192-538; V. Carr 170-508; B. Anders 150; S. Nash 150-418: P-Anders 157; J. Allien 177478. Sunday Nigh« Mixed Comebacks 85: Bowl'1* Shoes 57; Happy Hookers 55; The Wild Bunch 54 1/2: The Incredibowls 53 1/2; So Serious 47 1/2; Oreoz46 1/2. .... . Women’s Good Go",ct™^T l's ‘ ,KBecker 190-547; E. B^er * ,'373: M- Bixler 117-32; S.VanDen0utg 204. Men’s Good Games and Series - D. McKee a Id- C Bulch -14-539; A. Stora Xi; I’crmen » "««h >70- 444; B. Rentz 206. C&Nfit85^7? Tcai" 1 <>7'45: lj0ok Ins. 6154 Colenwn Ag‘ney 59.5-58.5; Bro ifkv । • rp 55 59'.s ^S'56; Sue s team 52-55; IjO-K-I ION 3 •>’’ 6 J; '<«**«> 49^iihh'r-"’ 3°'SWHee v-2IO; Rl'"« B. 192; High Game • M’in Shirk* V ^6; Ruth 512; High Senes - -sn Saudi S. 496 Majo15. n. Mun Divers 61.5; Old Red RllcS>cls s7 Hasimgs Bow ' ■ Men 58; Aren-1-"'" BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER In the Matter of: MacKenzie Drain NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DETERMINATION Notice Is Hereby Given to you as a property owner or municipality who may be liable for an assessment for benefits derived, that a Board of Determination, composed of 3 disinterested property owners of Barry County and one alternate will meet on April 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., at the Barry County Community Room (former library building), 121 S. Church St, Hastings, Michigan, 49058 to hear all interested persons and evi­ dence and to determine whether the drain, to be known as the MacKcnzle Drain, as prayed for in the petition for Locating, Establishing and Constructing a Drain, dated March 6, 2014, is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience and wel­ fare of the Township of Woodland, in Accordance with Sections 72 and 191 of Act No. 40. P.A. 1956, as amended, and for the protection of the public health of the Township of Woodland. Proceedings conducted at this public hearing will be subject to the provision of the Michigan Open Meetings Act. You are further notified that information regarding this meeting may be obtained from the Barry County Drain Commissioner Persons with dis­ abilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s office at the number noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TDD) at least 72 hours in advance of tho meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. Minutes of the meeting will be on file at the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office. You Aro Further Notified that persons aggrieved by the decisions of the Board of Determination may seek judicial review in the Circuit Court for the County ot Barry with­ in ten (10) days of tho determination If the Locating. Establishing and Construct-ng of thc Dram is found necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience or welfare, a special assessment may be levied against properties or municipalities that benefit An owner or party having an interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to comment on the necessity of the petition. Russell Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1385 i �. -7 .'’014 - The Hastings Banner PW14-TX^M-‘" SITE VISITS continued from page 3 ri.,n. Bush answered thc ji*t work in a product of thc pubqueMion by ^i^ves it work*. lie school ik^ej how the district Ltikc lrt’and career training pro­ codd br»nc bucs^^ i(1 >cafs due . gr.»ns,,h-''’"‘‘uainb Bu>li vnJ it would to budget t the cn(irc Kindergarten nK.3n looking. • ram ,IIwJ setting priorthroughl^hP^1 ‘ l,u’x । Iosin*’ statement. Bush said he ,n "Vis important for the superintendent . in the community. ,O ^ivlieve it is my role as the superintend. ‘ he out in this community, out in the 5*’ Hines to be at athletic events, to be at ,la\x to be at. you know, all types of events JI the nmc >o lW,e scc mc and £e! 10 knou ,‘nc. And I think it is important, thc get-toknow-nw side, than the just see-me side.” he <iid "I be other thing is being a good comniunicator Wc need to communicate; wc need m market ourselves more.” Bush also said he has a systems approach to education, is a hard worker who keeps his sights fixed on long-term goals and is a team builder. t -If 1 am your next superintendent, don t expect me to do this alone.” he said. “We have io do this together.” Carrie Duits. when asked about her educa­ tion and experience and why she is interested in the Hastings superintendent post, said that she and her husband. Tom Duits. grew up in Hastings, vacation here whenever they can and own a small home on Algonquin Like. “This is where our roots are, and we love the community.” she said. “When I saw what was involved in the desire for a leader for the schools. I thought, ’That’s what I want lo do and tluit is w here 1 am nt in my career. That’s the next step for me.’ I have been an assistant superintendent under a very strong superin­ tendent who has mentored and guided me to prepare me for this day. So, I feel very* pre­ pared for coming to this community in this role. "This is where our roots are. This is where we arc happy. This is where quality of life exists for us,” said Duits. Duits earned a bachelor of arts degree in elementary' education from Western Michigan University in 1978; a master of education in instruction from Colorado State University in 1986: and a Ph.D. in educational policy stud­ ies from thc University of Denver in 2003. When asked how she would establish strong partnerships with local businesses, industry and organizations, Duits said she would join several local organizations and would strive learn what possibilities for part­ nerships exist in the community. "1 know it is a thriving community with a lot of organizations and different groups and boards that look out for the interests of thc community, and I would like to learn more about them, but also participate in them,” she said. "I would want to be out and visible in the community, advocating for thc schools. Currently. J attend chamber luncheons and do a report for the school district every now and then — it is the superintendent or me. I am also a member of the historical society “Il really is an opportunity to get our stu­ dents. and their success in our schools out into the community so more people can be involved. I would want lo learn what those opportunities arc and to be a part of it and be visible in thc community.” Duits was asked, what, beyond lhe basics, students need to ensure success in lhe future. "1 think students need a well-rounded education. like you said, in lhe basics. But, the basics have really changed in today’s world for kids,” she said. “The basics have changed and they have changed to include lhe 21 st century skills of inquiry, collaboration, [and] technology skills, they need to function in today’s world that is beyond thc basics of reading, writing and arithmetic. Those arc the basics now. especially the collaboration and inquiry, in today’s workforce. Duits said that in addition to lhe new basics, students still need a more well-round­ ed education. “They need to have opportunities in athlet­ ics. music and art,” she said. “Thc basic have changed but we have to provide choice and opportunity in a lot of different areas for kids because we don’t know what their gifts are. We don’t know what their talents are. and, whatever they are, they need to be nurtured — do every thing for every child.” When Duits was asked if she had any con­ cerns about the position, she said she was eager to get started. She said she realized that funding was tight for the district, and many of the ideas she has for the district would require funding. ••\Ve would have lo be creative about how tint happens.” she said. “When 1 was meeting th teachers and administrators, it was just a (iHH budget here. Across the country we experienced thut; bin. you have a very l! lean staff doing a lol ol good for a lot • i So I would like to figure out how lo in supporting the staff with what **■' i\ h ne and build capacity from within. >0.U, n mt Uivc you and example." she said. 'MOO to 2.500 students and a staff •We have herv |UJ jjastings] you of 179 teac • ^udenls inofC and a staff of have yoUr administrative 40 fewer tea*- J\ J|. So. dial’s a concern team is VL’O c‘ ’ |wef) working miracles for to me; we would need lo work quite’ a win <•*• ‘ , Jfu. j{ out.” tbruuf.h that an b Jo|lg S|K. couid Duits. when a*> jj|(J she be offcred and expected sK‘> n <|jd Uie estimated five lo |0 rears ,:ke 3 good number; but. I ••Seven seenw pasSi<>nute about n, love my work ' she said. “Today I met with group after group after group and. to me. that is fun. As long as I am having fun and you want me leading the district. J would entertain staying longer.” Duits said her immediate priorities and plan of entry, if she is selected as the district’s new superintendent, would be to learn lhe board s immediate expectations. “I have a sense, but I would like to be sure I am going in the direction thc board is wanting me to go,” she said. "I would really want to understand board priorities. "But. tor me, 1 would really want to tackle some of the academics in the district, particu­ larly the math,” said Duits. “I have looked at the data very carefully, and 1 think math would be an area to really hone in on and make some accomplishments." Duits said she also would like lo meet a lol of people, get involved in the community and focus on communication. When asked about expanding vocational programs to attract students both from within and outside of the district, Duits responded that it’s important to find out what is needed. "You have to find out what are thc interests of lhe students.” she said. “For example, wc had a [automotive] program that we thought lhe students wanted. Our community college thought our students wanted it. The commu­ nity college received a grant for it. But, wc couldn’t recruit thc students for it. So. wc really had to hone in on what are the students’ wants and needs in their education. We also have to look al what thc workforce wants. "So, you really need to know what is going on in the community and what opportunities will be provided," said Duits. "Right now, oil and gas is huge in our county. So, that is one area where wc developed, right away, some CTE courses in conjunction with our commu­ nity college so kids could get into the pro­ grams they were interested in.... There is a lot of assessment involved. You have to have choice, you have to have relevance in what you-are offering to students.” Duits was asked what she thought about lhe importance of a counseling program for a school district and what could be done to reinstate Hastings’ counseling program. "I highly value thc counseling program that we have in our district because w e have a lot of students who are going through unbeliev­ able situations.” said Duits. "I believe that students need a counselor. As far as bringing a counselor back into the system, I am. not sure. 1 would have to work more with the budgeting to see how that would play out. because you always have to understand the bottom line with the funds you have. “But, counseling, to me — with lhe needs of students and also with lhe opportunities you want your high school students to be aware of, die support that you want lo give them for post-secondary opportunities — there is just a real demand al both ends of the spectrum, lhe students who are doing well and are going on to college or something along that line, and the students who arc really struggling; you need lo support both ends with counseling. So. I would hope to address that.” With regard to the politics of the superin­ tendent’s position. Duits said that, for her, thc bottom line has always been what is best for kids. “Not just some kids, but what’s best for all kids.” she said. "If you bring it always back to that question, then it clears things up for a decision.” Duits said that how information is commu­ nicated also makes a difference in how infor­ mation is received and accepted. “1 feel that I can share facts and implica­ tions and try to be very thorough when 1 am working through a tough decision where some people are going to feel they are not get­ ting their way.” she said. "1 try to be very thorough with factual information to support lhe decision. And, it’s important to always acknowledge the people as people; there are going to be different opinions, but they are still people, and you have lo listen carefully to what their hopes are. You have to listen care­ fully to their facts and information. But, what it boils down to, for me, is how arc we going to move forward with lhe students’ best inter­ est in mind?” Duits was asked what she thought were lhe keys to the successful passage of a significant facilities bond and what time frame in which she anticipated it could be accomplished in the Hastings. She said that in her current school district, which has a very high poverty rate with 75 percent of students qualifying for free or reduced lunches, they passed a bond bv 65­ 35. ‘ “With today’s economy, that was pretty miraculous, in my estimation,” she said, adding that the supporters used flyers tailored to each building in the district, meetings and other forms of communication to let parents sec how passing lhe bond would have a posi­ tive impact on their children. Duits said that when she is hiring a teacher or administrator, the most important qualities she looks for is reflection. "Do people leant from their mistakes? Do they reflect on how to improve their practice, or. it something is brought lo their attention* do they deflect?” she said. “1 want to see learners. 1 want to see people who arc willing to leant and people who are reflective about their learning so they can make changes and move forward. That is the number one thing 1 look for in teachers and administrators. When asked w hy a teacher or administrator would like to work for her, Duits said because ^he likes people, is visible and likes lo inter­ act with all staff members. treats them with re.-.jxct and wants to get to know them. ”1 think that comes through when we do h ve people un<l^'andh0Wy°Ur hire,” she said "I try to,aIk with peop,c aml try to make them fed I»kc arc part of team, because wc are. Wc’rv all a part of the same team - y lcam for kids.’’ Duits said Hastings her school of choice. ”1 have been boasting about Hastings High School and Hastings education for the past three and half decades across three Mates," she said. "1 (ce| |j|.c 1 had a just marvelous [education]. It was the launch that I needed to get me into doinp all kinds of things, and I feel very strongly that both Tom and I had a tremendous experience here in Hastings. ”1 have played with applying for this posi­ tion the last three times it waS open, said Duits. “Tliis time, I [thought] 1 have worked really hard; that’s my next step. 1 want to be there; I want to make a difference. I want to lead that district forward.”’ Beck asked Duits, since she has spent most of her career in Colorado, what challenges, and opportunities she anticipates assuming the helm of a school district in Michigan. “I think 1 could bring some new ideas that we have been wrestling with in Colorado." she said, adding that among the challenges may be some of lhe education jargon or its interpretation. “The laws in Michigan are very similar to some things that are being passed in Colorado right now. Duits said she already has a mentor lined up. one of her former superintendents from Colorado who is now a superintendent 35 minutes away from Hastings. “There are lot of great people here already that I would be learning from as well," she said. “I feel the differences between Colorado and Michigan will not be a handicap. 1 also feel like there are some things in Colorado that aren’t happening here that I would like to share. According to national test data, Michigan public schools are as far below the national average us Colorado schools arc above it, she said. “1 feel there arc some things — data analy­ sis and action planning — that I could I could bring from Colorado, and there arc some things that I could learn here, too.” Slaughter asked Duits what her vision for Hastings Area Schools in five years and howwould she communicate that vision. Duits said she would amend lhc district’s dynamic plan to say, “all students.” "That is my vision,” she said. "A good, solid education should be available for all kids; it doesn’t matter where they come from. lis - it should be for i•/ ,S wbal vks>on is, it’s about all kids. Duits said she also would add thc word united to the plan. My sense is there is a need for a leader, an t ere has been change over a number of years, and I would want to bring some stabil­ ity and consistency.” she said. “My vision would be ’A world-class education for all kids and a community united to achieve that suc­ cess. ’ Hart asked Duits how she would handle lhe challenges posed by moving from the Colorado to Michigan educational system, such as current legislation and the Michigan Mem Curriculum. Duits said she has an established mentor and she would attend the monthly meetings of local superintendents with state legislators. I hope to build relationships with other superintendents in the area, and there is an excellent team here already in place,” she said. I feel like thc miles between us are not many, they arc small, in terms of Colorado and Michigan." After Duits had an opportunity to ask ques­ tions of the board, she fielded some questions from the audience. Steve Williams involved how Duits would get lhe community would get involved in the schools. Duits said her current district has an accountability committee that includes key communicators within the community and meets once a month. "But getting other people in thc communi­ ty involved [means] getting out in the com­ munity and interacting with people in the community on a regular basis," she said. "This is a 24/7 job. It's a passion; it’s not just a job. Every interaction in the community is part of lhe work and needs to be positive and promoting the district and great things that are happening, but, also being real about it too and being transparent. Katie Mitchell asked what Duits would implement to make Hastings a school of choice in five to 10 years. Duits said increas­ ing the rigor of the curriculum so parents understand that when their children graduate, they will be prepared for post-secondary life, whether it be college or the workforce. "I think your data tells all," she said. “If you have strong data, it brings people in because parents want their kids to be success­ ful. You have to get that data out there, and Wu Luke numbers. If a pro^m >.ow / stu(ient.s *•» people see that f(,nding a want to join. As h important to 10<,K program. Duits said it t partnering creative funding ’ o||cCe or bustnesswith the local comtnuni. cs. i how she would assess Wade Dakin asked ho teachers and their accoun Tlfa_based sysDuits said Colorado uses a data tern. Q.jf riot only “What does the data say. people what does the data say. bu willing to willing to learn? What are peop^ evaluated collaborate around. I na iooked for teachers for about nine years, u • strong student engagement ! loo research-based instructional slraie^ Werc how our students were d the they successful finding a job. 7 {J'c ‘ - dful data pieces thut we have to be rea y of, to make sure wc are evaluating p S effectively.” ,, , _ In closing. Duits said she would love th opportunity to give back to the Hastings c munity. . „ "Both Tom and I have received such a tremendous education here, and like I sai » i was our launch, our beginning, and I would like to give back.” she said. "I’ve talked about lhe book I wrote and published on service learning. I believe deeply in serving a commu­ nity. and this is an opportunity. We would be here anyway, for many years to come, and so I would love to be thc person that leads the district moving forward and serving thc dis­ trict in that way. I feel that I have had the expe­ riences and preparation to get me to this point and am ready and w filing to take it on. I see so much opportunity. I feel like the dynamic plan you already put together really lays out a good plan to start and get going. But. I also really want to be that advisory person to the board to share and help the board understand what is happening in the community. I feel ready, excited and energized by the whole idea of leading your district toward better education for our kids — again, all kids in a united effort for success." Deeds office will go electronic ■■ but will help pay by DonnVanderUian Edtor ' She won the battle Wednesday night lo bring Barry County into lhe electronic age, but Register of Deeds Barb Hurless never show ed at the Board of Commissioners meet­ ing for the last fight to maintain what she had called a key department funding source. Hurlcss appealed to commissioners at last week’s meeting to enter into an agreement with Simplifile. a third party vendor with lhe capability to implement electronic recording of deeds and other property documents. The move to digital recording from the traditional paper source is expected to save hundreds of hours of manual labor and bring badly need­ ed efficiencies to the Deeds office. Al last week's meeting, commissioners gave their blessing to a SI2,800 implementa­ tion fee lo be taken from a budget known as thc Automation Fund in the Register of Deeds office. They balked, however, al Hurless’ request that an annual $2,000 support fee come from lhe county’s General Fund. On Wednesday. County Administrator Michael Brown read a legal opinion offered from County Attorney David Stoker. A summary of lhc attorney’s opinion states that maintenance costs necessary for upgrades of software would constitute and upgrade of technology,” read Brown. “The annual cost of software maintenance fees may 'properly be taken from the Automation Fund." Though there was no explanation offered for Hurless’ absence and possible response, commissioners were comfortable in provid­ ing formal approval for both the implementa­ tion fee and the annual ongoing support costs. “In essence, our action is proper." said Commissioner Jim De Young. Hurless’ battles may not be over, however, given a passing question posed by Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg to Brown. ’’Are we going to delve into other instances where she’s refused to take funds from the Automation Fund?" queried Stolsonburg. The question was quick’/ followed by Stolsonburg’s comment to Brown that “I’ll talk to you later rather than open a can of worms." Commissioners did provide a giant can of wellwishes for retiring BarTy CoU"1? lr'",s" threetor Joe B|eahm filer 32 >■> which he helped build ,he sy>rcm fn>m five vehicles '« l<> in 2014 R deKhip»ls0hil'rrawn ,ro,n <5.‘XX) loov^Sd hell^ »y the operating EC "’a‘ Bl«hm helped nasS in 2004' . , As h'- "cceptfd a p)^ "'.’d fon??' con; Solations fX comn''«,1>ner Howard "’'“o'" Gibson Bleah-n the cninmisSiOn provided Jllil ?S“.bc,ore approval of-J < , 5 nriu’wal millage. "I'll Oil.’ Aut";.es •inli vol“"*«er if 1 can help .,'ny ^Hleahm- in acknowk-dgmeni <> his . or B'" Vaigl".S f,r" big ''hha^'Jopp^i^r "*cy unJ<;rs,ood what w . r illaboU ’ A Freedom of Information Act situation will apparently take some understanding from administrators after Hastings resident Elden Shcllenbarger lodged a public comment com­ plaint to Commission Chair Joyce Snow and Brown. “I want to know the procedures and poli­ cies defining the guidelines of obtaining a security badge (for access to county court­ house building and bypassing magnetome­ ters),’’ stated Shcllenbarger. “I want to know the names of lhe Judicial Council, the times that it meets, and where it meets." Shellenbarger’s greater contention during his remarks at Wednesday’s meeting was a lack of response to a Freedom of Information request he had office staff place in Judge William Doherty’s mailbox March 18. “The extension time has come and gone and I’ve been denied any information at all,” contended Shcllenbarger who also stated that he had filed a formal complaint with the state’s Attorney General office. In other business, the commission approved the following resolutions: • Thc re-appointments of Nora Hurst and Robert Nelson to 3-ycar terms on lhe Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Board and of Doug Hartough to a 1-year Citizen at Large position on the Tax Allocation Board. • A revised funding proposal allow-ing the Office of Community Corrections lo reallo­ cate existing budget funds to allow assign­ ment of personnel needed to meet new state requirements of GED preparation and testing. • An allowance to start new caseworker Jennifer Kling with lhe Barry County Trial Court-Family Division at a one-year Class 8 pay level based on Kling’s 12-year experience in a similar position with Eaton County. • Renewal of the peer review service agree­ ments and the monumenlalion surveyor agreements with Reynolds Land Surveying and Mapping. Arrow Land Survey, Pathfinder Engineering, inc., Crane Land Survey, Carr & Associates, LLC, Peabody Land Survey, Jonker Land Surveys, PC. and David Lohr, PLS for the 2014 contract year. • Planning and implementation for a coun­ tywide dog census. • Approval of a 1% wage increase over 2013 wages and an additional 1.5% increase effective Oct. I for lhe following county employee groups: General Fund NonReprcsented, General Fund Department Heads. Clerk, Register of Deeds, Drain Commissioner, Sheriff, Treasurer, Prosecuting Attorney, and Surveyor. Commissioner Jim Dull cast the sole nega­ tive votein a 6-1 approval of all consent agen­ da items. Following the meeting, he explained his unusual negative vote as part of a consent agenda of, typically, consensus agreement items. "I don’t agree with raises for department heads and especially elected officials," explained Dull. “These people got their job knowing what they were going to be paid and to ride lhe coattails of union-approved con­ tracts isn’t .right. "The union folks are paid hourly but every­ body else is salary. Sure, the percentage may be the same but thc gap between them is going to continue to grow. Tliis would be like us (commissioners) asking for a raise right now. The proper time would be near thc end of our term.” • Claims in the amount of $164,229. • Appointment of Barry County Transit Director William Voigt as the transportation coordinator for all public transportation mat­ ters. • A resolution honoring Joseph Bleam upon his retirement as BarryCounty Transit Director. • The re-appointment of Craig Stolsonburg as the commission representative to the Tax Allocation Board fora I-year term. The commission meets next for a commit­ tee of the whole session on Tuesday, April 1 beginning al 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at thc county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. GET All THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday- SCIENCE OLYMPIAD, continued from Pa£e & feed them, clothe them (team T-shirts), run events for us. transport them, guide and over see them during the season so far.” saul Buehler, who has coached the Science Olympiad team tor several years. “ They real­ ly made our season special.” Students placing first through third were given medals, those in fourth through sixth places received ribbons. Students on the scor­ ing team for Hastings included: Anatomy and physiology -- Peter Beck and Alic Porter, third place Astronomy - Devin Hamlin and Emily Pattok. sixth place Boomilever - Becky Maurer. Matthew Maurer. Aaron Denny, first place. Bungee drop Aaron Denny. Matthew Maurer and Redly homier, first place. Chemistry lab Scott Garber and Emalec Metzner, f»Dh place. Circuit lab — Peter Beck and Mary A Western Michigan University student positions a device created by Aaron Feldpausch, filth place. (center) and Matthew Maurer (right) for the bungee drop competition. The pa,r v Compound machines — Katie Brown. on the win the event Saturday, with help from Reilly Former. Aaron Denny and Mary Feldpausch, first place. Designer genes — Hannah Barnard and Katie Brown, third place. Karan Bhakta (left) tapes an egg to lhe end of a vehic'®'^arn. and woSdhave Disease detective — Scott Garber and tion as Ben Anderson watches. The two were on a non-scoring • o nave Devin Hamlin, fifth place. finished fifth among the 13 schools. Dynamic planet — Abby Campbell and Reilly Former, fourth place. Elastic launch glider - Matthew Maurer. Aaron Denny. Reilly Former, first place. Entomology — Hannah Barnard and Reilly Former, fifth place. , Experimental design — Peter Beck. Marshall Cherry and Devin Hamlin, fourth place. Forensics — Emalec Metzner and Naomi VanDien. first place. Geologic mapping - Abby Campbell and Devin Hamlin, fourth place. Mag Lev — Katie Brown. Mary Feldpausch and Becky Maurer, fifth place. Materials science —- Naomi VanDien and Marshall Cherry , first place. Mission possible —Matthew Maurer and Aaron Denny, first place. Rocks and minerals — Abby Campbell and Naomi VanDien, second place. Scrambler — .Aaron Denny and Matthew Maurer, fifth place. Technical problem solving — Peter Beck and Marshall Cherry, first place. • Water quality — Hannah Barnard and Alic Porter, third place. Among the 15 regions in thc state, approx­ imately 430 to 450 schools compete. Buehler said. The top 48 teams qualifying for the state meet will try to move on to nationals. Only the top two teams in the state get to go to the national meet, he 'said, which will be at thc University of Central Florida May 16 and 17. Other high schools competing in Region 10 Saturday were Hamilton, first; Portage Central, second; Holland Christian, fourth; __ ________________ Allegan; fifth. Portage Northern, sixth; Thomapple Kellogg, seventh; Battle Creek Reilly Former (left) and Abby Campbell take fourth place in the Dynamic Planet Lakeview, eighth; Wayland Union, ninth; contest. Kalamazoo Ixjy Norrix. 10th; Athens, 11 th; and Battle Creek Central, 12th. Ahe Porter (left) and Hannah Barnard place third in the Water Quality competition. — County's top swimmers honored by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a great winter for the Thomapple Kellogg/Hastmgs varsity boys’ swimming and diving team. The Trojans placed second to Wayland in the OK Conference Tier III during the 2013­ 14 season, and senior Levi Ryfiak became the first TK/Hastings boy ever to swim in die Division I State Championships. The TK/Hastings team had a handful of athletes cam all-conference honors this year, and the results from the OK Conference Tier III Championship Meet played a big part in selecting athletes for the All-Barry County teams. Here are the 2013-14 All-Barry County Boys’ Swimming and Diving first and second teams. Boys’ Swimming & Diving First Team Diego Albo, TK/Hastings: Albo, an exchange student from Spain, was a valued H’^hc^bth^the 100-yard freestyle at the conference meet and ninth in the 100 L .rkstroke He showed improvement all sea­ .: ^according .<> coach Tyler Bultema. Jared Bailey, TK/Hastings: A team cap­ tains who had a wonderful season. He placed third at the conference meet in lhe 500-yard freestyle and fifth in the 200-yard freestyle. Bailey was also a member of the secondplace and team-record-holding 200-yard med­ ley relay team as well as the third place 400yard freestyle relay team. /A senior, he earned All-Conference recognition this year. Troy Boonstra, TK/Hastings: A sopho­ more. Boonstra placed seventh in the diving competition a lhe conference meet this year. He also placed 13th in the 50-yard freestyle. Boonstra, who coach Bulterna said will continue to be a valued member of the team in the future, was also a member of the 200-yard freestyle relay team which was fifth at the conference meet. Jacob Miller, TK/Hastinfts: A senior in only his second year of competitive swim­ ming. Miller earned all-conference honors He placed second in the 50-yard freestyle at the conference meet and tied for fifth in the 100-yanl freestyle. Miller was also a member of the second place 200-yard medley rd iv team and the third place -100-yard freestyle team Jacob was a team leader all season lone according to coach Bultema Nick Myers. TK/Hastings: A sophomore. 12th in the 100-yard butterfly and as a mem­ ber of the fifth-place 200-yard freestyle relay team. Dexx Vanllouten, TK/Hastings: A fouryear varsity swimmer. Vanllouten earned all­ conference recognition this year due to his work ethic and drive. He placed second in the 100-yard breaststroke and third in the 200yard individual medley. He bettered his place in both events at lhe conference finals. He was also a member of the 200-yard medley relay team and thc 200yard freestyle relay team Boys’ Swimming & Diving Second Team Ben Anderson, TK/Hastings: A sopho­ more. Anderson scored in two events at the conference meet. He was 12th in lhe 200-yard individual medley and 12lh in the 100-yard breaststroke. Alex Beauchamp, TK/Hastings: A sopho­ more. coach Bultema said Beauchamp worked hard at his event all year long, the 100-yard breaststroke. He placed 11th in the event at the conler- Nate Ryfiak Myers had a strong *as<>“ coml*-"ng prima­ rily iu the 200-yard fteesW*' an'1l 500-yard freestyle evcnts. He Pla.ed eighth tn txjth at the conference meet..... Myers also contributed as a member of lhe third-place -100-yard Levi Rvfi-ik TK/i>uSl,ng ea .th A n,or teum cnce meet. . Cordy Brophy, TK/Hastings: A junior who coach Bultema saw improvement from throughout the season. Brophy placed 13th al the conference meet in the 100 backstroke. Brandon Gray, TK/Hastings: Gray fin­ ished fourth in the 100-yard freestyle and ninth in the 100-yard backstroke at the con­ ference meet. Coach Bultema said he saw continued improvement from Gray throughout the year and expects him to be a team leader next year. Neil Hoskins, TK/Hastings: Hoskins, a sophomore, placed tenth in the 500-yard freestyle at the conference meet. Coach Bultema said Hoskins really came on strong at the end of the season Robert Perry, TK/Hastings: Perry is a sophomore who coach Bultema saw great improvement from. lie placed 15th in the 100-yard butterfly at the conference meet. Aidan Reigler, TK/Hastings: Coach Bultema culled Reigler a wonderful surprise. /X junior in his first year of competitive swimming. Reigler was a member of thc fifth­ place 200-yard freestyle relay team, and scored a point for the team in every meet including a 15lh-place time in lhe 100-yard freestyle at the conference meet and 11 thplace finish in the 100-yard backstroke. Evan Smelker, TK/Hastings: /X sopho­ more. even improved as a diver throughout the winter. He placed tenth in bis event at lhe confer­ ence meet. Dylan Wheeler, TK/Hastings: A sopho­ more. he scored points in multiple ways. Much ot his success came tn thc diving event, where he placed sixth at the conference meet. Wheeler also competed in lhe 50 yard freestyle and with thc 200-yard trecstylo relay teams throughout the season, in the lOtl-yanl g second in the KW-yurd bu Mfly Those per­ formances helped him to tdl-onkrencc- hon- orsi for the second y ear I e ts the first a ’ £ quahly for the sitae me .he team to eyer whcre he ed M ||)c confc£nc<. in the 100-yard bu nieniber of the run­ meet, Ryfiak was al Ic.un #nd th(. ner-up 200-yard '"‘“^yle relay team, Jacob Miller third-place 4(X)-)JJr‘ ..as(ings: The sophoNaic Ryfiak, year on the diving more Ryfiak had a ” uOfk paying off in a board, with all hi* , |t.t-0ijierence honors al runner-up finish and ‘ the conference med . % cr^Uilily. placing Ryfiak also sho"ed ’ See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �V,r’ ■ » ngsters fill more than half of county cage team 2014 - Tho Hastings Banner Page 16 - TnunxtnV- ln pritt Bremer l \,vr/5 Id,tor „ the Harn County varoMaple V.• HO • (cjj|n!. w ilh four members ty boy*’ b-»*‘ Aj|. Barry County boys’ bas­ on the -0 • . . ^son ketb.il!h,j jheir best season since 1996. The 1 *** c District championship and winning•' <ninnen»-up in the Kalamazoo r,nish’Wgf--Juion. were the only county team to in the s’“le tournament. Maple ^together a team with a handful of < wdh roo or three years of varsity expe. with a talented foreign exchangc-sturience ",u' .n’’ dl While the Lions were led by a big group of (he county's other tennis had underX'nien«l>» really stood out. Of the 14 guys Jett Minehart honored this season. six are juniors and two are sophomores. . Here are lhe 2013-14 All-Barry County boys’ basketball first and second teams. Boys’ Basketball First Team Clay Francisco Micah Bromley, Maple Valley: A thrceyear starter for the Lion varsity, Bromley averaged 12 points. 7 assists. 6 rebounds and 4 steals a game. He hit 41 threes throughout thc course of the year. Bromley was named first team all-confer­ ence in the Kalamazoo Valley Association as a senior. Alex Caudy, Lakewood: An athletic sen­ ior forward, Caudy was a unanimous selec­ tion to the all-conference first team in the Capital Area Activities Conference While Division. Caudy averaged 13.5 points and 6.2 rebounds a game for the Vikings. Clay Francisco, Thomapple Kellogg: A junior forward with the ability to knock down three-pointers and slash to the basket, ,s 5,6 rebounds amj I steak per game. He was named honorable mention all-conference tn •he OK Gold this winter­ Tommy Hamilton. Th«rn“PP'€ K«lk>gg: team all to„ferenee m the OK Gold as a jnntor. Hanii|l0„ ledThorWI’l c.k"'"j 18 points 1>cr ntne, while also adding 4 a”is,s- 3.5 rebounds and 1-9 ** per game Hamilton h.u a 4.0 GPA and ,s a mcm8er of 0’eNaiional|'Io‘orSociety. Lul* Martinez-Fernandez. Maple Valley: A senior exchange-student from Spain. Martinez-beniandcz stepped into lhe center position for thc ।Jons, showing off great ,OU’;h atound the basket. Martinez-Fernandez averaged 14 points ™d 12 rebounds a game, recording 17 dou­ ble-doubles throughout the year. He shot 87perccnt from the free throw line and 61-pcrcent from the floor. He was named first team all-conference in the KVA this season. Jeff Mlnchart, Delton Kellogg: Delton Isellogg’s lending scorer and rebounder as a senior. Minehatt averaged 15.8 points per &’ । rebounds. ’ 3 xr Minehart w;u named first team all-confer­ ence in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. G.onwr- M»pk Valle,: A A hL’ed 9 nrUnre Vars’ly, GonSCf OVCrBameinM.s.cn^ryXC "n‘' '' rch°'”'d'' A team captain. Gonw wa, named honor­ in*" iuninr Kellogg: A 6-3 ' ’Wra8c<l ’•« Points and 3.1 steals per game. 1 rnnf^k *asJlamcd honorable mention allC<A^nM*”l,!cKVAth^vinter. ird n McMahon, Hastings: lhe Saxons’ kadmg scorer, McMahon averaged 10 points pc Same, ,ts well as 6 rebounds and 1 assist. c s lot 5 ,-perccnt from the floor and 85-percent from the free throw line. A sophomore. McMahon had highs of 23 points and 13 rebounds throughout thc year, ;.nd wh, named honorable men..™ all-con^andwasnai— , cnee in the OK Go! HonornbJe Colin O’Mara, cAAC-Wbitc mention all-conferenc. (1 13 points as a junior thi-t w'titen H • «Mge P ) g and 3.7 rebounds per game, i assists and 1.1 steals a conic t. h“d t,,ach Wayne Pierccfield. . . , Joseph Parks. Lakewood: A J“n'° watd/ccnter. the 6-4 Parks average - P< and 4 rebounds a game this winter < Viking team. . . t,tlf 'Joe’s numbers arc not as impressive. wc have to have Joe on the floor to cessful as he docs all of the little things, said coach Wayne Pierccfield. Boys’ Basketball Second Team 1 J‘tcr beck, Hastings: A junior forward, Beck averaged 7 5 points per game and 8 rebounds p„ gan)1 eter was the foundation of the defense and did numerous intangibles that do not show up on the stat line.” said Hastings head coach Steve Storrs. Sam Benedict, Maple Valley: A senior guard in his second year as a starter for the Lions, Benedict averaged 11 points, 3 assists and 3.2 steals aganK..‘ Dne of the Lions’ team captains, Benedict knocked down 31 threes throughout thc course of the season. Jackson Bronkemn, Thomapple Thomapple Kellogg: A sophomore point guard, Bronkcnra came on strong as he recovered from a broken foot he suffered during football season. Bronkema averaged 6 points. 2.8 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. Head coach Mike Ryncarson said he averaged 12 points and 3 assists per game during the sec­ ond half of the season. Alex Caudy Many county eagers show fine performances by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Despite a tough time in the win-column, there were many great performances by Barry County’s varsity girls’ basketball teams dur­ ing lhe 2013-14 season. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls* basket­ ball team had the most success, scoring the school’s most victories since 1999 and reach­ ing the district finals in its first season in Class A. The Trojans though were the only county team to win a district basketball game. Thomapple Kellogg scored the upset of the year in lhe OK Gold Conference, knocking off Wayland Union in their meeting in Middleville. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg both found it tough going in the OK Gold Conference. Hastings was 7,-2 to start the year, but fell in its final nine league contests. Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley and Lakewood all had young squads looking to gain experience throughout the winter season. Here arc the 2013-14 All-Barry County girls’ basketball first and second teams. " Girls’ Basketball First Team Maddic Dailey, Hastings: The Saxons’ sophomore power forward led the OK Gold Conference in scoring at 15.6 points per game, and averaged 17 points per game over­ air for the season. She added 6.6 rebounds, 3.3 blocks and 1.6 steals a game. “As a 6-1 slasher. Maddic Dailey presented a match-up problem for teams night in and night out this season.’’ said Saxon head coach Mike Engle. She could score attacking the basket from the outside, w ith her back to the basket in the post and added an improved out­ side shot to her game this season. Victoria Fuller, Thornapple Kellogg: l he Trojans’ second-leading scorer, she averaged 6.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, while also adding 2.1 steals and I block per contest as well. She had a season-high 16 points in her team’s upset victory over Wayland in OK Gold Conference action. TK head coach Jessee Bays called her a “true slasher type player that went to the bas­ ket with no fear, but also stepped outside hit­ ting timely shots.” Kelli Graham, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ senior guard led her team with 14.3 points per game and also averaged 5.3 rebounds. 4.5 steals and 2.4 assists per con­ test. She finishes her career at TK sixth on the all-time scoring list with 723 points and third all-time in steals with 2010. She holds lhe sin­ gle-game steals record at TK with 14. “Kelli showed great improvement over her three years on the varsity team. For a player who really just started playing basketball in the ninth grade, she finished as one of the top players in our area,” said coach Jessee Bays. Kelli Graham Kristen Mohn, Delton Kellogg: The Delton Kellogg junior played all five posi­ tions this season, and scored from all of them. She led her team with 15.95 points per game, while also adding 7.7 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1 assist a contest. “Kristen led us in many statistical cate­ gories despite being the main focus of most of our opponents’ top defensive player. She competed against box-and-ones, double­ teams and in some cases triple-teams. She remains one of the hardest workers we have in the program ” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. v „ Sj,nth Rendon, Ddto« Kellogg: A fouryear varsity player who competed in more girls’ basketball Pn,es lhan an>' olher sluJent-athle(e in the history' of Delton Kcll»eg. Rendon finished her senior year averaging 9.05 ^nts. 3.9 rebounds, 2.62 «eals and 3.29 assists a game. Head coach Mike M<>hn sald' hcr c"cr?>' ami effon win'be very har<l to replace next Ma'on. She led the team wilh 3 29 assisls l*r Same, which would have been tw tee that if we Shp'.heb’H better as a team ' e J'rln Scheldcl. Thornapple Kellogg: Sl;l>eidel pn)v d tw an offensive ,|lrcat. averaging 6.7 illl5 per game, while also one of the Trojans' defensive leaders in *,er senior $ca Bcad cn. \On> c..e Ba>s snid ’t *as d,,i'J>he *',Vy 'hC ’ s “cht«” defend’ ,Her position Squired Krv_,‘ . .1 .uld phy sical toughness, bo,h‘^MS“^'"ni,ysad‘kd' Maddie Dailey Girls’ Basketball Second Team against Godwin Heights early in the year, and-/ scored 13 points against a tough Wayland Kaylin Johnson, Thomapple Kellogg: A squad in one of their OK Gold Conference senior guard. Johnson averaged 4.7 points. meetings. Karly Morris, Lakewood: A sophomore 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals a game for the Trojans while also being thc defender charged guard in her first year on the varsity, head with holding opponents’ top players in check. coach Denny Frost called her a “nice .sur­ Head coach Jessee Bays said performances prise.” Morris averaged 5 points per game, and in which she limited Gull Lake’s Mackenzie Latt to six points, Forest Hills Eastern’s recorded 68 rebounds. 40 assists and 43 steals Kaleese Jeffries lo one points, and Hamilton’s throughout lhe year. Olivia Ricketts, Maple Valley: Rifkelts Ashlcc Overbeck to 16 (after she’d scored 36 averaged eight points and nine rebounds a/ in the previous game) stood out. Syd Krol. Thomapple Kellogg: ?\ senior game in her senior season for thc I ion \arsi-: -- .< /center. Krol averaged 3.2 points, 5.4 rebounds tyRicketts was chosen all-conference in the and 1.3 steals a game. She led her team in Kalamazoo Valley Association this: winter. rebounding. Sarah Stxberry, Hastings: lhe Saxons’ Head coach Jessee Bays said that Krol did all the little things that would go unnoticed by number two rebounder this season, and her the casual fan. “She was our toughest player.” team’s leader in offensive rebound*, she aver­ aged 4.7 rebounds a game to go with 5.4 he said. Hanna Kyle, Maple Valley: An athletic points. Sixbcrry was pivotal in a couple of the guard who was a four-ycar varsity player for Saxons’ early season wins, hitting rhe win­ the Lions. Kyle averaged 3 points per game in her ning free throw in lhe final seconds against Potters House Christian and scoring 12 jioints senior season. Grace Meade, Hastings: The Saxons’jun­ in the third quarter of a cronie-from-behind ior point guard was a team captain who victory against Battle Creek Central showed leadership throughout games and Taylor Vantl.and, Lakewood: A senior, training periods according to head coach VantLand was named the Vikings' MVP this Mike Engle. season. Meade averaged 6.8 points and 2.5 assists She averaged six points a game, ending the per game, finishing as the Saxons’ number year with 35 assists, 27 steals and 53 two scorer. She hud a big 16-point night rebounds. �pnge f/ d,27.2°'4 The Hasting*; Banner — Thursday* State medalists lead All-Barrytounty wrestling te#" by Brett Bremer Spurts Editor It wasn’t quite as dominant a by county wrestling teams during the I. • • season ns in years past. Hastings won the county’s lone district title. lakewood won the county s lone confer­ ence championship, stealing a share of the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division by edging Corunna at the league tournament. There were great performances throughout the year by teams and individuals though. Hastings, Thomapple Kellogg, Lakewood and Delton Kellogg all had guys win individ­ ual conference championships, and all five county schools had al least one wrestler reach the regional round of the individual state tour­ nament. Al! of the regional and stale qualifiers arc honored amongst the top area wrestlers on the 2013-14 All-Barry County wrestling first and second teams. Here arc the all-county teams, as chosen by their coaches. Wrestling First Team 103 John Jackson. Lakewood: A regional qualifier for the Vikings this season, he fin­ ished the season with a record of 36-12. Jackson was the runner-up at the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division (CAAC-While) Tournament. !12 Mitchell Sarhntt, Hastings: A sophomore, Sarhatt finished the season with a dozen vic­ tories. He was third at his weight class at the LH Lamb Tournament in Hastings in January. 119 Chris Poland, Thornapple Kellogg: Poland earned his third slate medal in his jun­ ior campaign, placing third in Division 2’s 119-pound weight class at the Palace of Auburn Hills, after reaching the champi­ onship semifinals for the first time. Poland, die OK Gold Conference runner-up was 32-7 overall on the season. at H9 pounds, 725 Gordan Mann, Lakewood: A sophomore. Mann was the runner-up at 125 pounds at the CAAC-White Tournament this year. A pin against his foe from Hastings helped him to the consolation semifinals at the LH Lamb Tournament in January. 130 Zach Wilcox, Hastings: A state qualifier in his senior season. Wilcox ended the year with a record of 44-9. He was the runner-up al both his team’s Division 2 individual district and regional tournaments after winning the 130-pound championship at the OK Gold Conference Tournament. 135 Austin Keitzman, Lakewood: Keitzman. a junior, finished the winter with more than 40 victories. He’ was the fourth-place finisher at 135 pounds at the CAAC-White Tournament. He placed third at the LH I-amb Tournament at 140. . 140 Austin Beardsley, Thornapple Kellogg: One of Thomapple Kellogg’s three individual state qualifiers, Beardsley was 19-6 during his junior year, going to the Palace of Auburn Hills for the first time. Chris Poland Decker was the fourth-place finisher al 189 Beardsley was the runner-up al 140 pounds pounds at the Kalamazoo Valley Association at the OK Gold Conference Tournament. Tournament. 145 Jordon Bennett. Lakewood: Bennett fin­ Travis Hoffman, Hastings: Hoffman was ished his junior season by earning his second the runner-up at 215 pounds at the OK Gold slate medal at the Palace of Auburn Hills, placing fourth at 140 pounds. Bennett won Conference Tournament. Hoffman finished one will shy ol being a district and regional championships on his regional qualifier at his team s D2 Individual road to the Palace. He won the CAAC-White Tournament at District and had a record oi 35-9 on the year. 285 his weight class for the third year in a row. Nate Pewoski, Hastings: Pewoski finished going undefeated at 140 pounds. his senior season as a state qualifier at the 752 Palace of Auburn Hills. Jason Slaughter, Hastings: One of the Pewoski won a district title and placed county’s two stale medalists in Division 2. Slaughter placed fifth al 152-pounds at the third at regionals after a runner-up finish at 285 pounds at the OK Gold Conference Palace of Auburn Hills. He finished his junior season with a record Tournament. of 45-9. He was the 2013-14 OK Gold Conference champion at 152 pounds. Wrestling 160 1 Second Team Cush Thompson, Lakewood: A freshman. Thompson was the CAAC-White Tournament \ W Nathan Baird, Maple Valley: Baird, a champion at 160 pounds, scoring an 11-0 major decision over Corunna’s lyier Thayer freshman, finished the year with a 29-11 i eve-?J.’ "S’ in the championship match. Baird was the rumte&ip 103 pounds in Thompson finished the year with a record the Kalamazoo Valley Association this winter, of 33-12. reaching the championship at the conference 171 Garrett Phelps, Lakewood: A regional tournament. 112 qualifier in his senior season. Phelps was a Ryan Gorton, 1 hornapple Kellogg: district runner-up. Phelps was the 171-pound champion at the Gorton was an individual regional qualifier in CAAC-White Tournament, and finished the his junior season, winning 14 matches on the year. year with a record of 37-9. He placed third at his team’s Division 2 Kyle Kraus, Thornapple Kellogg: A jun­ ior who qualified for the Individual State District Tournament, and was the runner-up at Finals for the first time. Kraus was 16-16 112 pounds a the OK Gold Conference overall on the year. Tournament. Kraus was third in the OK Gold Brody Jones, Lakewood: A junior, Jones Conference at 171 pounds, and was third at finished the year with 18 victories. districts and regionals as well. He was the fourth-place finisher at the 189 CAAC-White Tournament at 112 pounds. Cole Decker, Maple Valley: Decker ended 119 his junior season with a record of 17-14. Kodec Crouch, Maple Valley: A junior. Crouch pul together a record of 21-16 during the 2013-14 season. Crouch was fourth at 119-pounds at the KVA Tournament in February. Sam Bonney, Maple Valley: A junior, Bonney placed fourth al 125 pounds at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament. Bonney was one victory shy of being a regional qualifier in 2014. and ended the sea­ son with a record of 17-20. 130 Max Charles, Lakewood: junior. Charles placed third at the CAAC-White Tournament at 130 pounds. He finished the year with a record ol 30-15. finishing one victory away from being a Jake Reed pionship match. Kaboos had 11 wins on the season. Brogan Smith. Delton Kellogg: Smith came up one victory short of being an indi­ vidual slate qualifier in 2014, finishing the year in the regional semifinals with a record of 29-17. Smith was the runner-up at 135 pounds at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament. 140 , Jeremy Innes, Lakewood: Another Viking who was one win away from being a regional qualifier. Innes finished his senior year with a record of 31 -13. Innes was the runner-up al 145 pounds al the CAAC-White Tournament in February. 145 Cameron Hudson, Delton Kellogg: The runner-up at 145 pounds at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament at 145 pounds. Hudson went on to be a regional qualifier in the state tournament, finishing his junior year with a record of 28-9. Kyle Krey, Thomapple Kellogg: Krey was the OK Gold Conference champion al 145 pounds, topping Hastings’ Chase Reeser by pin in the conference tournament champi­ onship match. Krey finished his senior season with a record of 24-8. 152 Nick Iveson, Thornapplc Kellogg: Iveson was an individual regional qualifier in his jun­ ior season at 145 pounds, after a third-place finish at districts. Iveson placed third at the OK Gold Conference Tournament al 152 pounds. Jake Reed, Delton Kellogg: One of two Panthers w ho came up just one victory short of being an individual state qualifier. Reed saw his sophomore season end with a record of 43-9. Delton Kellogg’s lone Reed Kalamazoo Valley Association champion this season, topping Constantine’s Andy Waterman 9-4 in the 152-pound championship match at the conference tournament. 160 Mike Mansfield, Hastings: Mansfield placed fourth at 160 pounds at the OK Gold Conference Tournament in January. He also had a good day at the Fowlerville Tournament, going 4-1. • Cody Reed, Delton Kellogg: Reed, a sophomore, placed third at 160 pounds at the Kalamazoo Valley Association Tournament. Reed finished the year with a record of 26­ 16. He was one win shy of being a regional qualifier at his team’s Division 3 District Tournament. 171 Travis Franks, Maple Valley: The Lion senior was fourth at 171 pounds in the ” ’ Kalamazoo Valley /Association this season. He finished the year with a record of 29-13. 189 Alex Tralstcr, Hastings: Traister w as just one victory away from being a regional qual­ ifier al his team’s Division 2 District Tournament, and ended the year with a record of 22-16. 215 Zack Rosenberger, Maple Valley: Rosenberger finished his senior season as a regional qualifier with a record of 31-12. He placed third at his team’s Division 3 district tournament, at 215 pounds. Rosenberger was also the runner-up at 215 pounds in the Kalamazoo Valley Association in 2014. 285 Gabc Bowen, Lakewood: The Vikings’ junior heavyweight placed fourth at his weight class at the CAAC-White Tournament. Bowen finished the year with a record of 24-20. and was one win short at his team’s D3 individual district tournament of being a regional qualifier. regional qualifier. Chris Kaboos, Kaboos won the Tournament at Wayland’s Brendan 135 Thornapplc Kellogg: OK Conference 135 pounds, topping Wagner 9-5 in the cham- Valley club has group qualify for state tournament Jason Slaughter The Maple Valley WreMlinp <'•«* See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards invitations and all your printing needs J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING Plus 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north ot Hastings city nmi(s II w restlers qualify for . .. v L U C Championships, which Arena in Baltic Cicek ~ \ i.- * .. Gavin Banley. and Mik..’ Anthony Williams, Heath » Riley all won lheir dnisi<Mi< cla> Hower Blake Paige. Jesse B'U j’^cond. Gage and Hogan McCleaf) P|;,ml third b.rtman and Franklin and Rvdn Landon Banley. ChaiulK'r t sdliJz ;u)(| Bennett placed fourth- * b) pjacirw Anthony Riley mack* fifth. c Delton wrestlers set for this weekend's MYWA tourney A group of wrestlers from the Delton MYWA (Michigan Youth Wrestling Association) wrestling program have earned the chance to wrestle in the MYWA State Championships at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek Friday and Saturday. Stale qualifiers ' include (front from left) Hunter Belew, Tucker Tack. Gauge Stampfler, Riley Rohlyer. (middle row) Tyler Antolovich. Caden Ferris, Blake Thomas. Jakub Wayman, Jacob Bever, Seth Lebeck, (back) Tyden Ferns, Robbie Madden, Cody Reed. Brogan Smith. Jacob Reed. Lane Homister and (missing from photo) Cameron Hudson. The wrestlers have been coached by Rob Tack throughout the MYWA season �p > • > IB — Purtsday. -- Pie Hastings Banner Page IB — Tbi/ruiiiy. March 27 2014 - me runnings B.mne» Barry County cheerleaders have another great season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor f ew county sport'* teams haw had as much ’he ^‘ur- ounl> vatsity compctim:ccc>s dw eheer learn** have had recently. ^’onc ol the fisc Barry County varsity cheer trains finished lower than second in their conference during the 2013-14 season rnomappl^ Kellogg won the OK Gold/Green Conference, with Hastings earning the nmner-up spot 1 iikcwood won the Capital Area \cii\itie< Conference White Division. Delton Kellogg won the Southern Michigan Competitive Checr Conference. with Maple Valley placing second llamupplc Kellogg and Lakewood contin­ ued to h-'vc nu,sl Post season success of ;inx of the local teams, with both advancing past the district round ol the state tournament. The Ihotnapple Kellogg girls ended the year w iih the highest finish ever by one of the local teams at the MHSAA Stale Championships, placing sixth at the Division 2 Finals. Here are the 2013-14 All-Barry County Competitive Checr teams. Competitive Checr First T’eam Carley Bennett, Lakewood: One of a number of talented sophomores on the Viking varsity team this season. Bennett was named first team all-confer­ ence in the Capital Area Activities Conference While Division and first team all­ district in Division 3 this year. Katie Bowling. Thomapple Kellogg: A junior in all three rounds tor FK, Bowling was named second team all-state in Disision Bowling also earned all-conference, all­ district and all-region honors this year. Mkhcla Curtis, Thomapple Kellogg: Tile Trojan senior earned first team all-state honors for her performance in all three rounds this season, helping IK to its second slate finals appearance. Curtis was also named all-conference in the OK Gold/Green, as well ns first team all-dis­ trict and first team all-region. . Tessa Ilcrgenrader, Lakewood: A senior fiver • it three roun‘F for the Vikings. .? *n ‘I w is honorable mention all Hvrgcnrader w,,s ' ”•7:1X earned first team all-con- senior ba" in all d>«« fw ,hl! •Sa,0"sllo^n helped lend Hastings to a runnerno fini t " ,J OK Gold'Orecn this season. IX'unn^Th-nnppleKenoggtA wphonZ who eanted a spot in all three rounds for the Trojans. Lanning was ntuned all-conference tn tl e OK Gold/Green. as well as all-regton and all­ district Cortney Ixlnnnn Delton Kellogg: A sen­ ior who has been a part of ‘he Delton Kellogg varsity te.i,n for two seasons. She was named honorable mention all-district in Division 3. Leinaar is a good flyer with great leader­ ship skills according to coach Zoe Reynolds. Samantha Morrison, Lakewood: One of the leaders for the Vikings as a sophomore. Morrison was named first team all-confer­ ence and all-district this year, and also second team all-region. T»ylor Tyndall, Thomapple Kellogg: A junior, Tyndall was named honorable mention all-state in Division 2. Competing in all three rounds, Tyndall was also named first team all-district and all­ region this season. Kelsey Vaughn, Delton Kellogg: A senior in her fourth year on the Delton Kellogg var­ sity, Vaughn was second-team all-district this season. Coach Reynolds said Vaughn is an awe­ some base and a great leader, who is good at gymnastics. She has been a part of all three rounds in each of the last three varsity sea­ sons. Competitive Checr Second Team * Llvlc Foote, Thornapple Kellogg: One f a number of talented sophomores for the Trojans, Foote earned al I-conference honors in the OK Gold/Green this season. Foote was also named second team all-dis­ trict and second-team all region while com­ peting in all three rounds for TK. Bri Horstman, Lakewood: Horstman had a great senior season for the Lakewood varsi­ ty- . She earned first team all-conference and Riley Smith Hastings Healthy Living Supper Glub 3 Part Series Thursdays, March 27th, 2014 April 24th & May 29th • 6:30PM - 8:00PM Bruce R. Hyde, MD, will present the NEWSTART Principles of Health each meeting along with a nutritionfeature, You will learn simple steps to better health that are time tested and proven, that reduce disease risk. Nutrition talk: • March - Fiber & Carbohydrates • April - Proteins • May - Fats Food Demonstrations &. Sampling: Natural Healing Remedies: -'f/Z • March - Hydrotherapy Demonstrations to fight illnesses 1&. boost immune system I - more Hydrotherapy Demonstrations F.xrrri Exercise: • May - Short routines to limber & strengthen muscles; and cardiovascular fitness s Wb,M Inna IM IMu-nit, UhJCA ajla m ra/nvr.aW al .fejtaw Uwmfy 4* -nM’S-r-Mrbl,.^ Crr.„,r, IKmn. .W I'he seminar will take place in the Fellowship Hall of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 888 Terry lane in Hastings, located off Star School Road Seminar is FREE - BRING A FRIEND! For more information call Janice Cleaiy al (269) Michelle Howlett (right) that helped her earn a position in round two mid-season." Haley VanValkenhurg, Lakewood: A Viking sophomore who was named first team all-conference in the CAAC-White. VanValkenhurg was also named second team all-district at the end of the year in Division 3. Emmalea Wooden, Delton Kellogg: A junior in her second year on the varsity. Coach Reynolds calls her a very versatile cheerleader, who has been a base and a back spot, and been great at both. Murphy graduates to head coaching position at HHS fourth grade. We’re just going to add some w rinkles to it.” Defensively. Murphy plans to continue implementing the style he learned while play­ ing football at Hillsdale College after gradu­ ating from Hastings High School. It‘s an aggressive style of defense as- well, a flex 4-4 which often puts as nine players within three yards of the line of scrimmage at the snap and offers the opportunity for defenders to come at the ball from all angles. Murphy said he does expect to put a bit more focus on special teams. He’s been thinking about this for decades, and has started sharing his plans with the pro­ gram’s other coaches and implementing things already. ‘‘I’ve been running weight room sessions three days a week since Nos ember and we’re going to continue with that.” Murphy said. “Once school gets done, we are going to have a camp and kind of introduce some different things to the kids at the camp and we hope to compete in a couple of different passing camps locally over the course of the summer to get the kids comfortable with lining up dif­ ferently than they have in the last decade here at Hastings. I think that’ll be one of our biggest challenges, just lining up differently.” Murphy is also the varsity boys* track and field coach at Hastings High School, and that season is just getting started. Saxon track avoids cold by going inside at GVSU meet March - Delicious Green Smoothies April - Cholesterol Free Proteins May - Healthy Recipes until Good Fat n,t,. StL tw r Was namcd all-conference in the K Gold-Green, second team all-region and second-team all-district. Jamie Richter, Maple Valley: A four-year vanity cheerleader al Maple Valley. Richter was named to the all-conference first team in me Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference (SMCCC). She was also named secund team all-district. Jamie has great precision, level jumps and Pass*on for cheerleading,” said head coach Sarah Huissen. Alyxshi Sandborn, Lake wood: Another Viking sophomore who contributed to the varsity in a big way. Sandborn was named first team all-conferencc in the CAAC-White and first team all­ district. Cathlcen Seaton, Maple Valley: A senior tn her second year on the Lion varsity, Seaton was named first team all-conference in the SMCCC. A base who competed in all three rounds, coach Huissen said “her willingness to work hard to improve her skills and precision helped her team be successful this season.” Adrian Sinklcr, Thomapple Kellogg: A senior in all three rounds for the Trojans. Sinklcr was a part of both Trojan teams ever to qualify for the slate finals. Sinklcr was named second team all-region in Division 2 and second team all-district as well. Riley Smith, Delton Kellogg: A junior in her second season on the Delton varsity. Smith is a very good tumbler who has good skills as a base. She has been a part of all three rounds for the Panthers in each of the past two seasons. Kulec l>lcr. Maple Valley: A senior in her third year on the Lion varsity, Tyler was named first team all-conference in the SMCCC and honorable mention all-districl in Division 4. A flyer in all three rounds for the Lions, coach Huissen said Tyler “has great floor presence, level jumps and flexibility skills by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings physical education teacher Jamie Murphy fell in love with football the first time he followed his big brother to a fresh­ man practice in Hastings. Since then he’s dreamed of being a varsity head coach, and now that dream has come true. The Hastings School Board officially approved Murphy’s hiring al its March 17 meeting. Murphy had his first team meeting planned for last Thursday, but there won’t need to be loo many introductions. Murphy has coached on the freshmen, junior varsity and varsity levels for Hastings for more than a decade, coaching under Jeff Keller, Kyle DeHom and Fred Rademacher. He spent some lime as the JV head coach, and was the defensive coordi­ nator for the Saxon varsity under Rademacher. The Saxons were 42-38 and made five play-off appearances in Rademacher’s nine seasons as head coach. There will be some changes under Murphy, but nothing too dra­ matic. “I really like what coach Rademacher brought to Hastings. It’s a disciplined style of offense, and it creates situations where our kids can play aggressively offensively.” Murphy said. “Most of the kids that arc on the varsity have been running it since third or Wellness Seminar STEPS TO $3 i . -__ ._ health first team all-district honors. Gabby Hubbell, Hastings: Hubbell was one of the senior leaders for the Saxon varsi­ ty team this winter. Kassldy Olthoave, Thomapple Kellogg: 7 ^,or have who competed in rounds one and three for the Trojans this season. o jfj by Brett Bremer year. He was the runner-up tn the pole.vaull Sports Editor Wednesday, clearing the bar at 12 feet an the It hasn’t been snowing inside Grand Valley meet for Division I and II teams. State University’s Kelly Family Sports Murphy wits also impressed with a handful Center. of olher guys. Brody Madden, a senior out (or Hastings varsity boys’ and girls’ track and track for the first time since middle school, field teams goi to open the 2014 season at the cleared 5-8 in the high jump Malt John.^bn Grand Valley Stale University Laker ran a lime of 2 minutes 6 seconds in the 800Challenge, with the boys competing tncter dash, just a second off the personal Wednesday and the girls Thursday. record he set at the end of last season. "It was so much fun." said Saxon varsity Hastings also had sophomore sprinter Justin boys’ track and field coach Jamie Murphy. Carlson place !2lh in the 60-meter dash with ‘Tor about a third ol our team it was their first a time of 7.64 seconds. high school track meet. It was a lot of starry Saxon varsity girls’ track and field coach eyes when wc walked into the facility Brian Iced said lour new school record per­ because it’s just a huge, an unbelievable formances were among the highlights tor the place. It was (heir first time in an arena like Hastings girls Thursday. that, so it was kind of fun seeing their reac­ Maddic Sohnes set a new record in the 60tions and seeing kind of where we stacked up meter dash as did Grace Bosnia in the 8(X)with all the big schools around West meter run. Erin Goggins tied her own school Michigan. It was great for the kids. It was a record in the pole vault, placing sixth out of great experience. I learned a lot of where the 87 gnls. Hastings also had a 4x3OO-nietcr kids are in terms of participating in different relay team of Solmcs, Goggins. Bosnia and events. I hat really kind of opened my eyes to Abby C/inder set a new school record in that where they’re at.” event Jason Slaughter is in good shape to start the � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-04-03.pdf 22b69fcc23831fa4df649a4fca1f8433 PDF Text Text Maple Valley's Roscoe nW* state coaches’ Hall of Fa Man the picket lines on college felines ry on Page 2 Sec Editoi^1 0,1 p»ge 4 I -u- See Story oh Pag# Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 CAR-RT LOT­ Public Library shngs Ml 49058-19^ Thursday. VOLUME <61- NO. 14____ ANNE PRICE 75C Board violating rights, say security program opponents $ 5 ! COA to host fiddlers jamboree ’ • : » ; • > ’ • ■ ‘ • I lhe Michigan Fiddlers Asscx'iation will be returning to the Barry County Commission on Aging Saturday. April 5. fora day of music, food and dancing. "We've got a great program lined up.” said association representative and Hastings resident Bob Burghdoft “It’s as much fuu for the audience as it is tor the musicians. Folks can join us for an hour or two or for the whole day. Musicians come in from all over Barry County and West Michigan.” Fiddlers and square dancers will be showing their stuff from 2 lo 5 p.m. A sign up sheet will be available for open microphone, which will be held from 5 to 6 p m. From 6 to 7 p.m.. there w ill be plenty of music, including fiddles, gui­ tars, -ted guitars, dulcimers, bass fiddle*, piano and more. The Commission on Agile' offer a light dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. at a cost of S6 for adults. All proceeds from dinner w ill go tow’ani COA services for homebound seniors. Admission .to iLr jmtboree •- free oj * charge, but frecw th . <.<• -rpr re cr­ ated. Proceeds al the door arc --pl?. 50/50 by the Fiddlers Association and the COA. The. Commission on Aging is located at 320 W. Wrxxllawn A'e in Hastings Formorc information, call Nellie. 517­ 623-2108: er Bob, 269-945-2500. Bernard Museum group looking for volunteers The Bernard Historical Society and Museum will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, ‘ April 8. at ihe Delton District Library Spr ing is here after a very long messy winter, and the museum needs lots of help from the community waking her up. said Bernard Historical Society member Anne Richards. Anyone who would like to work on projects inside or outside at the museum is invited io help out. “ f’ne Bernard Museum is a Barry *< County jewel that needs some communi­ ty love.” said Anne Richards. Anyone interested in preserving histo­ ry is invited to attend the meeting. For more information. call Richards 269-623 2957 ; ■■ Call for burn Barry County .Several Barry County fire departments h- *e joined forces and now have one teleXnc number 269-205-8510. that rc>i deni *, can cal) to obtain an open bum per­ mit. , rhornapplc lownship Emergency Sen ices will continue lo i -ue bun) |>ermils for Tboinapple Township, Yankee ennI)„ / -lowflthtp and the portion of j. iJvine Jov.nsbip it M.-r'fS. I ‘* a burning \ .hese area-. call 2W-795-7243. Pcfin,t. . :n Assyria’lownslup. which hv B-’levue Fire Departn.em, o cull 51 T763-3262. will st.ll need ^3f ,, me.,sage I* < -|7them whether open burning : , that will U H {he nK.wage says JU jxijnntud caller will be ; open burning I i:jVWre number and . asked io leave _ uUl |( lhc addies' when' / L not permitXh;eckimAabun. ' . ted th at ' । bjvk Jter wither J petwit ShouW d , uondilKins have - •• v . . ... jjlXI__ m by Dong VnndcrI.uati Editor Locking down the new security program at the county courthouse may not be an easy, open-and-shut case. It even caused Family Court Judge William Doherty to temporarily drop his case so he could counter charges made about the pie­ gram at Tuesday’s meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. "While Mr. Stevens is correct in stating the court opinions, he’s wrong in how the rulings apply in courthouse or county buildings that have courts in them,” said Doherty of remarks made by county resident Dave Stevens during the opening public comments session of Tuesday’s committee-of-the-wholc meeting. Stevens contended that the county ’s place­ ment of a full-time staffed magnetometer at only one entrance point at the county court­ house and at the adjoining courts and law building violates a citizen’s constitutional right to bear arms. Though the point seemed directly oppositional to the pleas for greater personal protection in county courtrooms dur­ ing a dramatic presentation by District Court Judge Michael Sehipper last November. Stevens was armed with case law to make his point. “'Die Ferndale ordinance was used against the City of Hastings to drop a regulation fto carry firearms in a public building) that their attorney said was legal,” said Stevens. Stevens was referring to a 2001 ordinance passed by the Femdale City Council banning guns from its city buildings, w hich came after flic state had passed a lenient concealed weapons statute banning weapons in spoils stadiums, schools, bars and other places — but not in municipal buildings. The City of Ferndale’s ban was immediate­ ly challenged by a gun rights group, and. in May 2003, when the Michigan Court of Appeals rendered a unanimous opinion that communities cannot add restrictions to state rules on where gun owners can carry guns, Ferndale appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court. In September 2003, when the Supreme Court refused to take up the appeal, gun rights groups were assured the victory, a precedent Stevens used Tuesday as a foundation for his argument “If the state wanted county buildings to be exempt, it would have exempted them.” argued Stevens, who added that he has sent a letter to Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young Jr. asking for an Barry County commissioners watched a demonstration in parliamentary procedure by some members of the Hastings FFA ParliPro Demonstration Team at Tuesday’s board meeting. Conducting business in an efficient and formal way are (from left) Tillery Lu<fiotr,'Zach Ptnrn; « Darlha Koch and Alex Shumway, while FFA advisor Dennis Pennington (foreground) servos as time­ keeper. We couid uivv used you a couple of weeks ago." quipped Board Ctak Joyce Snow. “Could we get a lesson?” “In my courtroom I’ve had people Tasered. We had a deputy dragged down the stairs by a juvenile. We've had a juvenile climb into the ceiling. And we've had defendants attempt to grab the weapons of officers during struggles." William Doherty, Family Court Judge explanation of why so many county buildings are being “shut down” in violation of the law. “I’m afraid the board of commissioners is part of a plan to attack and to violate a citi- zen’s right to keep and bear arms,” summa­ rized Stevens. “I’m not sure if they’re igno­ rant of the court rulings, but I suspect they’.ve taken advantage of a situation, and the judges are not completely on board.” Doherty was quick to rule on that count. “Administrative Ordinance 2001-1 of the Supreme Court clearly bans weapons from a courthouse and any office that happens to be in a courthouse building,” Doherty testified to commissioners. “I’m sure that when and if Mr. Stevens does hear back from Judge Young, he’ll find that the issue has been addressed and that the ban is universal.” Doherty used his own public comment time to remind commissioners of the critical need for security in Barry County courtrooms and county offices. “We’re at a flashpoint here because people think we’ve not had problems, but we’ve had lot of problems,” recounted Doherty, using some chilling examples. "In my courtroom I’ve had people Tasered. We had a deputy dragged down the stairs by a juvenile. We’ve had a juvenile climb into the ceiling. And we’ve had defendants attempt to grab the weapons of officers during struggles. "My court is a family court and, yesterday, I had to terminate the parental rights of a young lady. Her step-grandfather has threat­ ened me on Facebook. He says he’s got posU traumatic stress disorder, and he’s proud of it. "We’re very' fortunate that we have not had someone die.” Doherty told commissioners. In other business, commissioners voted to send the following items to next week's hoard See SECURITY, page 6 Judge to hear arguments ©n fracking lawsuit against state Allegan County Circuit Court Judge Margaret Bakker will hear oral arguments at 1:30 p.m.. Thursday. April 10, to determine if a citizen group’s public interest lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources may proceed. The lawsuit, brought by Michigan Land .Air Water Defense, contests the validity of exten­ sive oil and gas leasing of publicly owned mtneral nghts tn the Allegan State Game Area waSofr* dnr C,aimS CCntCr P^IKCt d^lopment, including ort^th n [?CtUnnB’ String around. under whkh 7s h S,ate Eamc and M AWDn °'nC 10 "i,dlifc sanctuaries. w^due'XXatnT hvdnuli * f associated with n ? ?n of Potential impacts oil and gas dcpo7i? \C"‘’"1,1’1 unconvcn,iol>il1 the leases viok.te p'^.''.Uch-Illei;r>'‘'l>ari!l'es Environmental °?hC Mkhiea" Michigan Cnn<.-. okUlon Act and the ca’X C°nM,,u,“’" « well as established the ground's it ism?5 dlimissal of 'he suit on anjuing impact^":1 and '-"--essary. by-permit basis. * * <tssesse<1 « pennit- be addressed ’nis 1,131 our eoncernv can Environmental Oini. ». ^’Partmenl of Mage,” said Ml ,\Wn • C Well l)ennillinl’ ”but the fact k .i,.? , ,denl’ Steve Lusher, never denied an oi|y 1 ,e. MDl-Q has almost to deal will, • l’as permit so the time are leased." ,es ls before the minerals Cosher referred specif; .. ^Hlically |O Miller Energy v. MDNR. a ease heard in the mid1990s in which the State of Michigan was suc­ cessfully sued by the °>l and gas developer for denying drilling pen^’ts in the Nordhouse Dunes area where Miller Energy held stale mineral leases. The D^R was required to pay the company million dollars in compensa­ tion for the agency’s decision not to approve drilling permits on the leased state kinds. "I suspect the staJc’s Idath to repeat the Miller Energy scenario. ’ he said. ‘.’Our view is that rather than exposing MDEQ to liability for denying a pe*1”’1’ the MDNR should uphold its publie tmst duty by not leasing these minerals until proper environmental analyses have been completed.” ' MLAWD is also seeking reform and clarifi­ cation of the DNR *0,1 and gas lease classifi­ cation policies and procedures. Ixisher said, ”It’s important to note that the MDNR classi­ fies leases, it d°c‘’n t c,assify lands. To con­ sider the current lease classification system a ’land management tool is not a fully informed view. The ptvce^ ,s ‘Uusory, at best.” Lusher explained that ”nondevc|0pincnl ]eases" are routinely rcclassm™’ tended or subject to variances by lhtf 1,13 C a^ency to allow surface development T1"1^ Ranges occur largely under the pdar. " ,,,,lc l,r »•> opportunity for public >crut«o> or input. That’s how drill rigs, roads. Pll’t‘l'".C| and 0,l"--r infrastructure ended up on I1"1’ !'L.,and ln "Ural and north­ ern regions >'l ‘ ~ dre absence of thorough citvit.•i t a impact analysts. We're trying 1 1 l,lal Irom happening week during a send-off lunch event held at facility headquarters. During n«s .enure Bleam helped grow the organization from five to 16 vehicles andI ndersh p t om b uu rides to 80,000. County officials and colleagues on hand with Bleam ( him celebrate his career and his upcoming retirement are * ,KThe courihoust ,s ,ocated at 113 Chestnut Commissioner Ben Geiger. District 1 Commissioner Howard Hoot St. Allegan- Transit director Joe Bleam drives off to retirement After a 32-year career, Barry County Transit Director Joe Bleam said goodbye? this County Administrator Michael Brown. bioson. ana �I , •: i’OM — Thu Hasbnga Banner Thursday Ac* ---------------------------------- ---- — ---------------------------------- Page ? - BETTER bridge in BARRY COUNTY County leaders learn about placeR1^111^ creating healthy communities by Gcnild Stein b>JullfM?w"W,CZ ‘^‘^Valready collaborat- NORTH 4: K 9 7 6 4 V: A Q J 10 2 WEST EAST 4: J 10 2 4:5 V:9 8 ♦: J 85 4 2 ♦: K Q 8 7 3 ♦: AK 10 9 SOUTH: 4: A Q 8 3 V: K 7 6 ♦:Q3 z\ 10 6 4 Dcikr: South Vulnerable: Both Ixad: A4 North 2*(D 3f(3) Pas* East Pass Pass Pass South 1NT 24(2) 44 West Pass Pass Pass (I) Jacoby Transfer Convention i2) Completing the Transfer (3) Bidding the Second suit In last* week's column, we took a look at one of the favorite bndge conventions: the Suvman Convention. Using the Stayman Convention works well with finding a fit with the ■ aiors With lour cants in either hearts or spades. But what if you have five hearts or five lii-s or like today’s hand, what if you have five hearts AND live spades? How do you r^pond to your partner who has the bis hand? Let's take a look at the Jacoby Transfer Convention today. . , , L hi a recent mini-bridge class. this hand was introduced to the class as an example of how Ic use die Jacoby Transfer Convention with five cards in each major. The Jacoby Transfer Convention is a useful wav to reach a trump fit wi th the big hand protected and closed so that the opponents arc not privy to the high cards held there. The Jacoby Transfer works like this: After a 1 NT opening bid. the Responder who has at least a five-card major and holding even zero points may bid”by using a transfer bid. an artificial bid that names a suit one under the de<ircd suit, in this case. North bid 2* intending to show partner South that she held five spades. She bid the higher of the two-five cards suits first just as is alway s done when the holding is five in one suit and five in another. Bid the higher ot the two five-card suits so that you can come back to the first suit bid without going unnecessarily high. In today’s hand. North wanted to bid the good hearts because they were so strong, but because of their partnership agreement ot playing transfer bids. North bid her hand accord­ ing to their agreement. She bid the 2V first, telling her partner South that she had five spades and an undetermined amount of points. South accepted the transfer per their agreement, and this allowed North to bid the heart suit the second time, informing the South partner that she also had five hearts. South was offered a choice of five hearts or five spades. Because the South hand had four spades and only three hearts. South easily accepted the spade suit with the nine trump> together as opposed to the eight-trump fit in hearts. A bridge player can always use an extra trump. The play of the hand was straightforward. West with the two diamond winners is sure to lead the A4 informing partner Eaq that she has the K4 as well. Once the dummy is shown, it is easy for Wetf to;play.the. K4. East/West will take those two tricks, but the rest of the tricks belong to the North/South team. The interesting thing is. on-today s hand, that both hearts and spades will make five for a fine score of 150 for each game. The important thing to remember, however, is that the fi\e-five combination does not come up too often in a sit­ uation like today’s hand. When it does, and you have a choice of majors to transfer, use the higher of the two majors first, and then on your second bid; show the second major. Your partner with the strong hand will have a good idea of your hand by that line ot bidding. What about playing three no trump on this hand? With the diamond lead, it is possible tor East/West to take the first five tricks in diamonds. Dow n one even before North/South can get in would be a disastrous contract on this hand. The takeaways for today’s hand: When using the Jacoby Transfer Convention, remember these few things: you will need at least one five-card major. You do not have to have any points at all lo bid this convention. When you have two five-card majors, bid the higher of the two suits first, and then on your second bid. bid the second suit to show five in the other suit. A good mnemonic to remember this last point is the “High Five” slogan that athletes sometimes use. If it works for them, it will certainly work for bridge players. “High Five!” on that one! Bridge Notes: Interested in other mini-bridge lessons? A class will start on the four Wednesday evenings in May in Battle Creek at the Kellogg Community College Hill Brady Road campus from 6 to 8 p.m. “Eight Bridge Conventions You Should Know and Use” will . be a practice and play program, covering the Stayman Convention, the Jacoby Convention and six other modem bridge conventions. If interested, call the KCC office at 269-965-4134. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinharrycountyniichigan.blogspot.com) pie want to livc^work r‘”?C B 1 more can be done and niore 1 h?n nity leaders gathered M°nday fOlj ° da> ',on.g seminar on p|„«1OTking "'“' X reV*' Die fcC'sfUl ^&tio„ and the Bar s ^? tom,nU"'o,nic Development oarry Lotmiy FcoR011 . »<-m Alliance nnrtn..r<'d with *,e 1 ace Partnership Initiative to bri"B a PlaccmnkinB seminar to Barry Countyr ihn Bonnie Hildreth pn*'dcn< a"‘ S F? °f Barry CommuZ Rnrndation. said she was Pleased so many ecin"’1"1^ WCrc I® able to come together for discussion. "We arc so happy peoPIe ,(,ok "r"?I°l," °.f «>eir day to be part of f- Wc ^pecmlly ook forward to the fulun- and working together. said Hildreth . Placemaking is simply » l’™;css of c™‘' lng quality places when: people want to live. play and learn, aceordmg to the two planners and presenter- for «inrnar. Doug Piggott from Rowe Professional Services Planner Doug Piggott from Rowe Professional Services Company talks Company and Jay Hoekstra, now retired from Hoekstra Town Planning- outlined placemak­ County leaders Monday about placemaking and collaborating to create vibran , ing features that help attract and retain people cessful communities where people want to live, work and play. in an area. According to PifiB0^* placemaking choices, he said. John Hart, community development involves improving economic competitive­ He also encouraged planners and commu­ tor for Hastings, said communities can wor ness. Some of the key features in today’s new nities to think about other housing options, together on many tangible things. economy include being rich in talent and including providing live-work spaces in “We can rally around each other. There are ideas, attracting educated people, and provid­ buildings with storefronts on the main floor all kinds of things we can do together that s ing physical and cultural amenities. and living spaces above — an effort Hastings not just Hastings — but Barry' County, he I Ic said it’s also important for communities has already implemented in some downtown said. to collaborate efforts and think regionally, not buildings with great success. Hildreth said Barry County is already just within their specific boundaries. Middleville village leaders have discussed working well in many areas of placemaking. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the possibilities of creating similar living “Middleville has the grants‘to work on the that message is not new to area leaders, but a areas in the downtown area, and recently riverfront projects, Hastings has the sculp­ good reminder of how the county needs to approved additional multi-family units to be tures around town. We’re already doing some work together. built in an area originally designed for retail of lhe things they talked about. I think there “We are doing some things right, but there space. In doing so, planning commissioners are a lot of things we have to be really proud are always ways to improve," said Mansfield, and village council members noted the need of already, but there arc always more things adding that the presentation really reinforced for multi-family housing with growing we can do.” the act that the communities need to work requests from aging populations, as well as Middleville Village Manager Rebecca together in planning and zoning and need to young couples. Fleury said the seminar was a good reminder be attentive to characteristics within the com­ 'Die seminar also elicited talk about provid­ for the county to work together, and she said munities. ing different means of transportation. Public many; of the ideas of placemaking are already “By far. the most important aspect of place­ transportation is one option, but many people being implemented. ’ making for Hastings is our partnership with also are looking for ways to walk or bike to “What we’re doing in Middleville is going especially Hastings and Rutland townships," work and activities. lo attract people. We’re creating a space said Mansfield. “It’s critical to protect our Piggott said communities with a strong where people want to be in to live and work. downtown and urban core. If we start stretch­ sense of place are where people want to be. We have to create our own niches for what ing it out, we will gut die quality of life in the Quality places, he said, are active, visually people want,” she said. downtown area.” Fleury' said it’s also extremely important attractive, people-friendly, walkable, alluring He said Rutland an4Hastings townships arc with pizzazz, offer green features, and have that communities throughout the county work working with the citJ.IO propioie and direct, good building mass and facades.. .. -L- —----- together. growth in ways dial will help the entire area. “Resources are so small, we have to work He said transforming downtowns or neigh­ Cooperative land-use-planning between the borhoods doesn’t happen overnight. together. Nobody wanls a trail that just runs townships and city is vital and one area where “But if you don’t have a plan in place — it through lhe village," said Fleury. “They want it lo go someplace and link to other commu­ Mansfield said can make a huge difference for w ill never happen,” he said. quality developments for the future. The placemaking initiative started more nities. Thai’s why we all need lo talk and not In addition to planning for business than a year ago as a way of encouraging com­ duplicate efforts." growth, communities also must find ways of munities to work toward goals creating rich Thomapple Township Supervisor Mike providing different types of housing, accord­ environments for healthy economies. Bremer said he’s looking forward to action ing to Piggott. He said with today’s growing Attractive locations for talented workers plans and what community leaders can do number of Baby Boomers, demand for multi­ tend to have a wide range of arts, cultural, together next. unit dwellings will increase more so than tra­ entertainment and recreational options. They "I think the biggest thing I came away with ditional single-family homes. Recent college have unique physical characteristics and are is confirmation that Barry County is on lhe» graduates, young couples and now more and built on the assets of the community and right track. We are right up there in the buggy more retiring people are looking tor those region in which they are located. where we need to be," said Bremer. types of rental housing or condominium Legislation encourages further recovery of oil from existing wells \Lt. Gov. Brian Calley Tuesday signed leg­ islation that encourages the recovery ot oil that is difficult to extract from existing wells Barry Community Health Center Accepting new patients, all ages, all insurances - including Medicaid and no insurance Now Open! Located in the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 133 W. Woodlawn Ave. Offering Family Practice and Counselinq - Services New Hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 269-945-4220 Cherry Streetf) Health Service* I across the stale, making full use of these pro­ ducing sites in an environmentally sound manner. House Bill 4885, sponsored by state Rep. Arie Nesbitt, reduces taxes paid by compa­ nies that use an enhanced method of extract­ ing the oil. The method uses carbon dioxide gas. which is injected into depleted oil and natural gas wells to push the once-unattainable oil toward other wells where it is cap­ tured and pumped to the surface. It has the added environmental benefit of permanently trapping the carbon dioxide in the under­ ground wells, rather than releasing it into the atmosphere. The legislation does not include the process of hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking. “Michigan is committed to the wise use of* its natural resources,” Calley said. “Providing incentives to fully develop old. traditional oil fields benefits consumers and our economy. Protecting our environment while fueling our economy is a win for everyone.” Oil and gas production is taxed under Michigan’s Severance Tax Act, which impos­ es a tax on the gross cash market value of the items produced in lieu of all other state and local taxes, except personal property tax The tax rates are 6.6 percent for oil and 5 percent for natural gas, though the rate is reduced lo 4 percent on wells that produce less than 10 barrel* per day or 20 to 35 barrels a day an incentive to produce oil that otherwise would not be recovered. HB 4885 sets a fiat 4 per cent severance tax rate for companies using the enhanced oil recovery method. “We have a great opportunity to become more competitive with other status by usirn? this innovative method of enhanced rccoverv to help encourage the development of more American energy.” Nesbitt said. "The bills signed into law kxlay will allow our state to take its place at the fore­ front of these advancing fields of energy pro­ duction." The process is more expensive than tradi­ tional methods, but is considered to be more environmentally friendly because of the use of carbon dioxide. Currently, eight such proj­ ects are underway that have combined to pro­ duce about 1.5 million barrels of oil since the first project began in 1997. An additional 200 million to 350 million barrels of oil could potentially be recovered through this process, which is 30 to 50 times Michigan’s current annual production. The projects can only be undertaken with specific approval of the slate Department of Environmental Quality. Calley signed the bill at Western Michigan University’s Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education. MGRRE is a pri­ mary source for geological research in the state and was instrumental in the development ° the carbon dioxide gas-based enhanced oil recovery technology. MGRRE also shares physical facilities with the Michigan \VMi°HiCa ^l.lrvcy» which was transferred to W^'t^ugh20H legislative action. MB 4885 now is Public Act 82 of 2014. th w . signcd lhrce additional bills HR 1K*Use e,'hanced oil recovery’. Outroa". Th T Thorn n sIX)nsorctl hy state Rep. "Thv V’nh llI; and "B 5274the ex.-r * '"e ?cP'.1>e,er Pettalia, provide for oinelin CISC eminent domain when laying V ,ransPon carbon dio'idc infoniiation'SlatUrc n,ichi8an-*OV f°r morc Con'Iv'1^eclion 26 of the Michigan ...... —lUllOn ?ivcs aulh°rit> to the lieutenant .. . °r ,O s’8” le?islalio1’ when the gover­ nor is out of state. i �Fraud activity reported on credit card Atricla Johnson, Sarah Sixbetry. Courtney Rybiski, MacKenzie Maupin, Suzannah Lenz and Brittney Johnson encouraged fourth graders to be tobacco-free. Hastings TATU leaders deliver message about tobacco A group of specially trained Teens /Xgainst Tobacco Use Hastings High School students completed another jear of TATU presenta­ tions for Hastings fourth graders at Central, Northeastern, Southeastern and Star Elementary Friday, March 28. Their presentations were designed to be fun, interactive and educational, focusing on making the healthy decision to Ik* tobaccofree. Fourth graders learned about the harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke, health prob­ lems associated with tobacco use. the cost of smoking and the impact of nicotine on blood vessels 'Hie Hastings TATU teams includes high school students Sarah Alspaugh, Damon Cove, Mary’ Feldpausch, Bert HernandezSantos, Atricia Johnson, Brittney Johnson. Abby Laubaugh, Suzannah Lenz. MacKenzie Maupin, Becky Maurer, Courtney Rybiski. Sarah Sixbcrry and Caleb Sherwood. They are led by Hastings High School teacher and SADD Advisor Kelli Newberry. TATU is a program of Barry County Substance Abuse Prevention Services/BCCMHA and is funded in part by the Barry Community Foundation. Tobacco Settlement Funds. TATU has been active in Hastings Area Schools since 2001. Fuel cost gets paid after police make contact An employee at the BP West fuel station on West M-43 Hastings, said a customer drove off without paying for $65 in fuel. The incident was reported to sheriff’s deputies at about 4:46 p.m. March 14. The suspect vehicle was reportedly a brown Toyota Corolla that headed west from the station. Woman says cell phone account was hacked A 65-year-old Bellevue woman reported an case of identity theft March 26. She told sheriff’s deputies someone hacked into her Verizon account, deactivated her phone and purchased a new phone. She contacted Verizon and had the account restored with­ out penalty. The woman also contacted her other credit card companies as a precaution. ,*££tSSK^S,***lm* “a ««sm sx Woman finds fraud activities on credit card A 28-year-old Woodland woman reported fraudulent activity on her credit card. She told sheriff’s deputies March 24 that she received notice from her credit union about possible fraudulent transactions on her account. She confirmed three purchases on her credit card that she did not make. Her credit union canceled her card and refunded her the charges. All three charges were made, at a Grand Rapids Meijer store March 17. totaling about $470. Urn missing from woman’s Dowling home A 52-year-old Dowling woman reported theft of several items from her home, including an urn with her son’s ashes. The woman told sheriff’s deputies March 23 that she had noticed several items missing from her home, but hoped they would turn up. The items included several items of cloth­ ing, makeup, hair styling products, a cell phone and the um that contained her son’s ashes. to a celebration of 38 years of dedicated service as Neil Gardner retires from the staff of Hastings City Bank! Friday, April 11,1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Hastings Branch the state. , Sarah Alspaugh placed 11 th in advanced accounting and 25th in banking and Finance s,.» An employee at the Hickory Corners Marathon station reported a customer failed to pay for $81 in fuel at about 7 p.m. March 29. The employee told sheriff’s deputies the vehicle was a black pickup truck, and a license plate number was obtained. Police located the driver at his home, and he admitted to pumping gas earlier that day and must have forgotten to pay for it. The driver returned to the store and paid for the fuel. You Are Invited Torch resume. In team event*. me Parliamentary proce­ dure Team consisting of Grace Bosnia, Damon Cove. Alys*a Becky Maurer, Kylie Pickard and U’c Stowe placed ninth in Callton and friend promote Reading Month ,ck. Customer fails to pay for gas Ten members of the Hastings High School Business Professionals of America chapter recently attended the BP/\ State Leadership Conference. “Ready. Set. Succeed” at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. Students competed in various business skills competitions judged by industry pro­ fessionals. attended workshops, enjoyed a formal dinner and dance, and participated in the election process to select the new state officer team. Statesman Torch Award pins were given to Hastings students Sarah Alspaugh. Damon Cove. Taylor Horton and Zach McMahon during the opening session Friday evening. The Torch program frames and guides BPA members’ leadership and service to their chapters and communities. Students com­ plete activities in the seven Torch categories — leadership; service; cooperation; knowl­ edge; friendship; I°v<y lu)Pc- faith; and patri­ otism — then log their activities in an online individual events. Business Pn)fe^,0,Ja’s of America is a national organi^ion lor students preparing for careers in bushie*s and information tech­ nology. l he organ’z‘‘ll°n \ activities and pro­ grams complement ‘ .^tuoin instruction by giving student* l’r‘u.rC|! cxPerience through application of the ■» »Is learned at school. BPA is contributing to the preparation of a world-class worklut^ through the advance­ ment of leadership- Citizenship. ac;u]emic, and tcchnologieal * 1 s> The Hasting** cr advisors are Jason Burghardt and BobAarl. A Hastings school bus driver said up truck driver disregarded near The bus was northbound on M . 24. Willitts Road at about 4:30 pm* a faj|ed The truck driver was southbound an . to stop for the bus, which was un.°* -rfs students. The bus driver provided she deputies with a detailed description o pickup truck, as well as a license plate nu ber. Police are searching for the driver. An 87-ycar-old Hastings man reported a possible attempted scam March 13. The man told sheriff’s deputies he received some suspicious phone calls from someone claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House. 'Hie caller told the man he was to purchase a pre-paid credit card for a certain amount to collect his winning. The man told sheriff’s deputies he believed the caller was going to stop by his home to pick up the credit card. Deputies assured the man that Publishers Clearing House does not require money in order to collect any prize win­ nings. They also warned the man to call 911 if anyone were to show up at his home he does not know. Hastings Business Professionals of America students attend state conference school bus red lights A 28-y car-old Hastings man reported fraudulent activity on his credit card. He told sheriff’s deputies March 11 he was ini­ tially contacted by his credit union about suspicious charges. Attempts to use his card for two purchases were made at a Best Buy store in Ann Arbor. One purchase was for $123 and the other for about $600. The pur­ chases were canceled, and the Hastings man was not charged for the fraudulent purchas­ es. Hastings man doesn’t fall for attempted scam Delivering a fun and interactive presentation to fourth grade students are (front row, from left) Becky Maurer, Abby Laubaugh, Mary Feldpausch, (back) Caleb Sherwood, Damon Cove, Sarah Alspaugh and Bert Hernandez-Santos. Driver disregard5 150 West Court Street f Cake and coffee will be served. Please join us and share your laughs and memories. �A.,rJ 3. 2014 " pa9e 4 - Banner -------------------------------- — Do you remember? Man the picket lines on college football sidelines Splendid service July 17. 1958, Banner Director honored: Mrs. Margery Dryer (right), director of the Barry Social Welfare department, was hon­ ored Thursday at the banquet of the Michigan Association of County Social Welfare Boards during their annual convention at Sault Ste. Marie when she was presented with the associa­ tion's “award for meritorious service for the year 1958." Mrs. Dryer is the first to receive the signal honor, given -in recognition of her untiring efforts and splendid service toward the bet­ terment of the public welfare program of her community, culminating in the erection and operation of the Thomapple Valley Medical Care Facility ..." Admiring the citation are (from left) Mrs. Nelson Hine, Cloverdale, receptionist in the welfare department; Mrs. Hazen Gray, deputy director, and Mrs. Rex Strickland, bookkeeper. - Photo by Barth. Scorebored If last week’s photo of kids climbing on a scoreboard was puzzling, don’t feel bad. I he photo was knowingly run as an early April Fool’s Day spoof. Chris Cooley, now acting Hastings school superintendent, shared the photo with J-Ad Graphics several months ago. Stumped by the photo — (O the point of opening the frame it was in to learn what was on the back of lhe photo — we learned that it was a post card, taken by Elliot Erwin in I960 of Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. l he photo resurfaced at the J-Ad Graphics office a couple of w eeks ago. and we decided lo run it as a spoof. Whether Chris Cooley knew the photo’s true identity and was trying lo pull a fast one on J-Ad Graphics is unknown. Have you met? My hero: My family (parents Brad and Karinj. They did a fantastic job of setting an example. ......... .. . .... Playing in my il’od right now: Clean music. All clean music. If I had a chance for a do-over: I wish I had known about dual enrollment [college credit for advanced high school class). Favorite artist: Young Justin Bieber — and I mean young. Favorite book: The Book of Mormon, definitely. Favorite secular book? Malcolm Gladweirs books. Best advice ever received: Live substan­ tially below your means. Did you pay cash for vour car? Yes. sir, I did. ‘ Who said accounting is boring? The profession is certainly going to become more fun once future accountant Matt Johnson joins the ranks, after he grad­ uates in May from Hastings High School, completes him Mormon mission trip in two years, and then graduates from Brigham Young University in Provo. Utah. four years later. After all. who’s going to complain that they owe a bundle of cash to the IRS when Matt Johnson flashes that natural, stunning smile and tells his client to always think positive? Writing tax-payment checks will be something to look forward lo as the high­ light of every year. “1 know there were probably some bad times this year,” says Johnson of his nearly complete senior year while reflecting one afternoon last week following track prac­ tice. “but I keep telling myself to look al everything as positive, so now 1 don’t know if there were bad limes, or not.” The outlook is refreshing, especially coming from a young man who truly does everything for the sheer joy of living lhe experience. He was a shooting guard on lhe basketball learn, “not a good one,” he says. He’s dropped down lo the 880 in track because he knew he couldn’t be as good in last year’s event, the mile. Where he did excel was in last week’s community interviews with candidates for lhe Hastings superintendent of schools. Johnson was one of four students selected to join community members in questioning lhe three finalists for the position. “I was surprised how nice and how- nor­ mal they all were,” says Johnson with a smile, “they were just genuinely nice peo­ ple.” . Tliat doesn’t mean he and his colleagues were making only surface judgments. "The biggest challenge for lhe new super­ intendent will be finances." says the already sounds-like accountant. “None of them have a substantial financial background or a backroom business experience. There’s Matt Johnson (right) going to be lots of stress.” " Maybe a job for Johnson? "Oh, no. I want to finish my mission trip, then college, and then work for a tier I firm in a big city.” Hastings is in the long-term plans, though. When he’s ready lo settle down. Johnson says, he’ll be back to take over his father Brad’s accounting firm, a move Brad made when his father,Tom. retired. For whai he’s offered his community and for lhe experiences he1!! be bringing back one day. Mall Johnson is definitely a Barr}’ County Bright Light. Greatest thing about the 880: It’s a men­ tal game. If you don’t sprint, people catch you. but if you sprint too early, you hit a wall. What's next: A Mormon mission trip to Malaga. Spain. Spanish ready? 1 took two years, but high school Spanish is nothing like real Spanish. Hardest part of high school: Junior year is so stressful. You’re applying for college, you’re preparing for post-high school. Favorite teacher: Mr. (Don) Schils. 1 learned more in fifth grade than any other year. He was my basketball coach, loo. He taught you how to be a man. Advice to a freshman: Be positive, have a good altitude. Most irritating part of being consid­ ered a ‘kid:’ The fact that some older peo­ ple think we’re incapable of something, say­ ing we don’t care. I hate generalizations. My motto: Smile. It’s on my checks — a happy face and an exclamation point Favorite movie: The Lego Movie. Favorite movie star: Fat Amy. If I could talk to President Obama: I’d ask him about the other part of his life. What does he do with the other things? Biggest hang-up: Rivalries, especially in sports. The feeling of having to l’ate people on lhe other team. Isn’t it always that way? The most unbelievable game was when we and Middleville honored D.J. Nolff- Both schools came together. It was, by far. the greatest game any player on either team played. Greatest thing about Barry County: The same aspect as Hastings: there’s a sma11 community feel. You go to Walmart and you’re almost guaranteed to sCC someone you know. There's a lot of communities in Barry County, and wc're all sin«lar-thoi,gh people don’t want to admit that- i. oosMble 0,1 the Brackets came unraveled, and hopes game reveries all .’’J*?*|^rj,t.adaictcd athfor a Michigan college basketball cham­ backs of young bn?ht ' S1D maintain its pionship got flushed like a two-handed letes. How if -ls the dunk shot over the weekend. non-profit status is J insisting d and Hie disappointment in watching the dent-athlete” moniker thQ University of Michigan and Michigan that we use for the laborers" he State University go down in flames with­ maintain the NCAA crnP,^J’ .t e United But I’m also aware »»‘11 " jze the in hours of each bther in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament was felt in living Steelworkers isn’t trying o e* rooms and office pools across the slate college dorm cafeteria workers Sunday. But the tears we saw coming library aidd workers of Ame from fans, parents and even from some Wherever the money • participants did have one consolation: al always wants in on the action. The observation of an old sports least someday soon players won’t have to cry. That’s because they’ll be getting paid, from years ago still sticks with and who can be upset when you lose one now: "The game will always be bigger of the biggest games in your school’s his­ than the players who play 1L : ’ tory, but you still walk away with a pay­ though. I’m wondering where the P^P check? who love the game will see it playe . In case tournament fever’s kept you won’t be at the professional level where comfortably numb from the real world Team Marketing Report, a nationa these past couple of weeks, keep an eye research firm, says lhe 2014 average out for who’s on the picket lines and Major League Baseball ticket has risen who’s cashing strike paychecks because percent this year to $27.93. La^t season s the National Labor Relations Board last average National Football League ticket week told a group of football players at was $81.54 and the National Basketball Northwestern University that they could Association. $52.50. To take an a family vote to organize and be recognized as a of four to a big league baseball game — union. with parking and concessions included — If a football player is on scholarship — will cost $212.46. as if the two even go together — he is Big-time college sports are not far considered an employee of the university behind. At the University of Michigan and entitled to all of the rights, protec­ and Michigan State University, "donors” tions and compensation of a university to school athletic funds receive priority employee, says the NLRB. Scholarship access lo individual and season tickets. football players spend many more hours The NCAA and its member schools — on their football duties than on their stud­ and now a potential players union — have ies. they’re recruited for their football pushed the cost of fan participation prowess, and not for their academic beyond the reach of the average family achievement in high school — so why and fan. shouldn’t they be entitled to share in the Even at home, cable television costs to pot of gold that the NCAA holds over col­ watch games is beyond the ability — and lege sports? now- the interest — of some of the people Initial analysis reported in a March 26 with whom I work. Chicago Tribune piece said scholarship And who made it happen? athletes will never receive “pay to play” I’m going to be interested in what kind compensation because that would directly of reaction the new labor movement is violate NCAA regulations, but the United going to embroil. Steelworkers — which is funding the What will the season ticket holder say? Northwestern group’s legal expenses — How’ about university donors on whom says union representation could lead to every school depends — and not just for players injured in-games or practice filing sports? .... claims under their slate’s Workers’ My biggest question is where did the Compensation Act. Leaders of the move­ beauty of simplicity go? Why can’t we ment are already pushing for financial leave a good thing alone? coverage of former players with sportsIf the game is bigger than its players, related medical expenses, sideline con­ look for me in the Little League grand­ cussion experts and for an educational stand this summer — where fans don’t get trust fund to help former players graduate. up in lhe middle of an inning to buy a $7 A full-ride scholarship must not have pretzel la bacon cheeseburger or stop play­ been enough help. ing Candy Crush on their iPhones to I don’t want lo be cynical and I don’t watch the dizzy bat race in between want to sound naive. The NC/XA runs a innings. lucrative amateur sports cartel with million-dollar television contract mules, Doug VanderLaan, media star coaches, and tinsel tipsy bowl Editor What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interac­ tive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website www.HastingsBanner.com. 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Ml 4905$ �ApI113.20'4'Pa9e5 H g 4 CS The Hastings Banner — Th^r® ' Good Friday Cross Walk planned April10 clst on Mill Everyone < ^'X±'C .‘"A tions about the f™in passersby,” said Amy P..Wc cele|,'rT’ 11'"l!cran Church in I eteniM ? E'r* of forgiveness of «« J c.'r°n «’ throuph Jesus’ sJLr . . , Us klc on the cross We ope"liur bodii:s »"d 'pirils Bill will improve patient safety lo receive lhe peace of God and to be open to any revelation God desires to bless us with during this time of commemoration of and thanksgiving tor Jesus ( hrist’s death for us.*’ Participants will gather at Grace Lutheran Church for prayer before beginning lhe cross walk. Walkers will take linns carrying the cross in pairs, who will rotate carrying the cross about ever}1 five minutes, since the cross does become heavier as the walk pro­ gresses, said Luckey. The walk will begin al Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St., proceed south on Michigan Avenue, lo State Street; turn west on Slate Street, to Broadway; turn north on Broadway to M.« street to Michigan nI<’r‘Lran GrJce Mlthem" Michigan Avenue; and e Church. ... follow along A ride assistance car' toconipIet^ walk in case anyone is unreturnc cross walk. When all walkers n wj|J c|ose Grace Lutheran Church, the c with a circle prayer. their own -Walkers are invited to ' Christ s prayers of praise and fhanksg i;ves,” sa^ sacrifice of his life for our derm ., Luckey. “We then depart in peace- State News Roundup Patients at a clinic in Muskegon sometimes It is important to remember that the vast ended up in the hospital after their proce­ majority of doctors, dentists, chiropractors, dures A hospital doctor hied a complaint to nurses and other medical professionals are lhe state medical board on the doctor running some of the finest members of our communi­ the clinic. The current system has only one ties But when one goes bad. 1 want to make doctor rev iewing complaints before submit­ sure we have laws in place to protect ting the complaint to the entire board. Il is Michigan patients. alleged that this “gatekeeper” stopped the complaints because the Muskegon doctor was a friend. This was brought to my attention when lhe heallh department closed the clinic. .A dentist in Macomb Count} was convict­ ed of drugging and raping a patient. He served one year in jail and was given back his license lo practice. The victim contacted me because she had seen me on TV and knew I was a former sheriff. She asked me to fix lhe system so that a rapist could not get a medical license back. A psychologist was convicted of criminal sexual conduct with a child patient. He served Thursday. April 3 ■— Movie Memories high­ time in prison and was given his license back. lights the guys with Pat O’Bncn in “Knute I teamed up with Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker Rockne. All American.” 4:30 to 8 p.m. and went to work. Stopping these injustices Friday, April 4 — preschool story' time would require four bills. They have just leaps and jumps with jaguars and kangaroos, passed the Senate and the House and are now­ 10:30 to 11 a.m. on the governor’s desk to be signed into law. Saturday, April 5 — VITA tax services, 9 When a complaint is made on a medical pro­ a.m. to 3 p.m. fessional. it will require that three people Tuesday, April 8 — toddler story time lis­ review the complaint, and none of the three tens for lions and llamas, 10:30 a.m.; youth can be friends with the individual. Additional chess, 4 to 5; chess club, 6 to 8; Unplugged safeguards will be in place to make sure the Game Night. 6 to 8 p.m. boards of medicine receive the information Wednesday. April 9 — VITA tax services, and can take action. Any medical profession­ 4 to 8 p.m. al convicted of rape will never have a license Call Hastings Public Library for more information. 269-945-4263. • in Michigan again. . HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. . “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. - In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Snyder, delegation meet with European auto execs Gov. Rick Snyder and his delegation com­ pleted their second day of meetings and an official luncheon in Turin Tuesday with lead­ ers of automotive companies that have invest­ ed in Michigan industry since his last mission to Europe in 2012. The meeting was al die auto industry luncheon hosted by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Detroit Regional Chamber. Turin is the center of Italy’s auto industry and home to headquar­ ters of Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia, along w ith numerous suppliers. Snyder and the del­ egation also met with the city’s Lord Mayor Piero Fassino. a former state secretary for for­ eign affairs and European Union special envoy. "One-on-one meetings with decision-mak­ ers are vitally important in a competitive global marketplace,” Snyder said in a press release issued Tuesday "Our improved busi­ ness climate is highly attractive to foreign businesses that are constantly looking for expansion opportunities and for Michigan it can mean opportunities for new, well-paying jobs.” Italian and German companies play an important role in Michigan economy. There are 350 German companies in Michigan. Total Michigan-Germany foreign trade for 2013 was nearly $5.9 billion. Michigan also is home to 40 Italian compa­ nies. Total Michigan-Italy foreign trade for 2013 was $1.65 billion. Some 72,000 Michiganders are employed by German- and Italian-owned companies operating in the state. These companies repre­ sent a wide range of industries, bui are heavi­ ly concentrated in advanced automotive man­ ufacturing and research and development. State Police welcomes new capitol officers Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etuc Friday announced the addition of three new MSP state properties security officers following the graduation of the 20th State Properties Security Officer Recruit School. "Today is a significant day because this graduating class represents the first state properties security officer recruit school held since 1995,’’ said Etuc. The 20th State Properties Security Officer Recruit School began Jan, 6. For the past 12 weeks. recruits received training in firearms, first aid. defensive tactics and physical train­ ing. Recruits also received specific training in explosives recognition, executive protection and terrorism awareness. To be selected lo attend lhe recruit school, applicants had to pass a physical fitness test, background investigation and hiring inter­ view. The Michigan Stale .Capitol Security Section was established in 1970 to provide security and police services at lhe State Capitol and surrounding state offices. Today, state properties security officers are responsi­ ble for the safety of nearly 24,000 slate employees and visitors to stale buildings in the city of Lansing. The 14 stale properties security officers of the Capitol Security Section patrol on foot, bicycle and by vehicle, answering more than 300 calls tor service per year. The 21st State Properties Security Officer Recruit School is set to begin in JuneInterested candidates should visit the Michigan Civil Service Commission website. www.rnichigan.gov/mdcs to apply Bill removes ‘R-word’ from state statute State Sen. Rick Jones. R-Grand Ledge, joins children with disabilities as Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signs legislation to preserve the dignity of residents with developmental dis­ abilities by removing the terms "mentally retarded" and "mental retardation” from state law. “My son. who is now 33, has a develop­ mental disability, and I witnessed- bis treat­ ment as he grew up,” Jones said. “I’m very happy we are taking lhe ‘R-word’ out of Michigan law because the state needs to set an example. As a member of the state board of Special Olympics Michigan, I know' that teaching Michigan youth to stop using the Rword is a wonderful goal.” Jones’ measure was Senate Bill 808. Multiple bills were needed because the "Rword” was used 17 times in Michigan law. State Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, joins children with disabilities as Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signs legislation to preserve the dignity of residents with developmental disabilities by removing the terms mentally retarded and mental retardation from state law. Fracking Nevus vol. 13 New Hearing of the case to Protect our Public Lands Q<now Your Legislators Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun$ ' Mirhiaan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915 125 West mT ee" (517) Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036 ’vLansinq 48909 pSt Sh°ne: 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.go 9’ M ’ Michigan Kou^ 7) 373.0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi gov 9. Lansing, Ml M v 48933. Phone U.S. Congress Justin Amash.^P^g^"' *£ 166. Federal Bu.ld.ng, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503! phone Office In order to drill for oil and gas by ‘fracking’ the drillers are using what they call "Brine” That is a pleasant word for poison. The 3-4 drilling companies working in Michigan take good water and put chemicals in it known to make a person sick. When that poisoned water flows back out of the wells it is captured and injected into wells as deep as 4500 feel. According to f ederal EPA data on the wwW there are many injection wells - meaning disposal or storage wells- in Michigan and 13, 849 in the five Great Lakes states. • Most of the Michigan disposal wells are in the upper counties of the Lower Peninsula. Some of the wells though are near Jackson, Romulus, and Brooklyn in the Ifish Hilh. Sec the Detroit Free Press article 1 h March 2012. These wells are permitted by our Michigan DI-.Q and our federal EPA. If and when they drill in Sw Michigan such disposal wells will be sought here in easy driving distance of the wells. A must sec article is on the finite of Pr() Publica ca||cti “Tlie Poison Beneath Us . fliey ivpon thousands of those wells arc already leaking. The poison out of fracked wells is being put into deep wells forever not just hundreds of y ears, but for­ ever. T he result of this gamble with geology and the health of future people and animals is being left for future gener­ ations. Imagine the monumental audacity of this big gamble with the futute of people and all living things in these states where these poison disposal wells are located. This is a big gamble again4 seepage and earthquakes. Still government agencies charged with protecting our health are willing to make this gamble, and let future generations take the risk and pay the price. Please come and show your support by stand­ ing with your neighbors at a public court hearing on leas­ ing our public land for gas and oil drilling in Barry and Allegan Counties. It h al the Allegan Circuit Court. L-'0 April IQth. r6l6) 451-8383' U.S. Senate stabenow. Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Otfice Building. Washington. D.C. Vr9*00’ d c- 20510. Ph0"e Democrat Ave’*1"Fed^ S Gilding, Room 20510, Caf 1702) 224-622' ^ 3 phOne (616)IWcWgan 456-2531 ederal 134, ’’ S "?°2 C,Bi“ Michigan Land Air Water Defense P.O. BOX 335, Delton, Ml 49046 -o. Congress «...... mnnnw.lWLAWD.ora______ �POU - Th*? Hastings Banner Worship Together Robert Frank Chamberlin ..at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... (.kvCE COMMUNITY CHURCH ( !•:. M 70 Highway. MI 4‘X)73. Pastor 1Vn Ko^. 1517) 852-9228. Sunday ^niee 11) a.m. jjjiw^hip Tl,ne before the ser\i'rc. Nurwry, children’s inini'ir?- youth I’.rxnip. adult sn.Jl group ministry, leader­ ship training s<)<0 SOLID ROCK BIBLE church of delton 7025 Milo Rd . P.O. Box 40S. (comer ot Milo Rd. <k S. M-13), Delton. Ml 49046. PaMor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9.390. Sunday Worship Service 10.30 a.m. to 11:30 a nt, Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time b 30 pan to 7 30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.: Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. D.in Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School tor all ages. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m.. .Awnna. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 31S5 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9.45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. OIscil WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNIT ED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. MI 49050. Rev. Ryjn Wieland. Sun-days - )() a.m. Worship Service; Sunday Schixri and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m.. Worship & Children's Programs 10 a m.) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band. Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 am.-12 p.m.), e-mail officef''’ mei.net or visit www.countrychapelunic.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED .METHODIST CHURCH o(B N. Main, Woodland. MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9.15 a.m PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.nt.; Sunday Evening .Service 6 p m.: Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269-945 2285. Sunday morning service lime: 10 a.»n. w ith nursery and preschool available. SAINT'S ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is htip:.’/ira.\.to’andrcwatthias. We are part of the Diocese of die Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Praver at all HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. -Church-Fax Na.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Belson. Office hours. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShinv Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May ), 'Hies., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm: Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God. Strengthen one another and Transform onr World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Pray er 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or lhe church al (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjimC'Acbchastings.org or see our Website: vvw vv.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. Slate Rd.. P.O. Box 273. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: wwvv.lifegatccc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m, HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strenghtening Famhcs Thru Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery’ and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m -10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and ?\dull Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m.. age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study al 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 a.m. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Spirit-filled church. A Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd..'Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. ’’Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616-731-5194 . GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, April 6,2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45: Sunday School 9:30. April 6 - Men’s <fc Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. April 7 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. April 9 - Evening Vespers 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645, fax 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http7/vvw'w.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058,(269)945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. SundayServices through Palm Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. United Worship Service; 11:00 am. Fellow ship Time; 6:00 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during .service. Visit us online at and our web log for sermons at htip://hastingsprevbytenan blogs pot.com. Holy Week Schedule: 10 Palm Sunday Worship; 7 p.m. Maundy Ihursday Service; 7 p.m. Good Friday service: 9 and 11 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship. ilui. Ums 1 i ,V\’ 1401 N- Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 flexfob osley B >M0> 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Marcia QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. 10:30 a.in. This information on worship service is provided The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 John I). Antlers 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 J DELTON, Ml - Robert Frank Chamberlin, age 81, of Delton, passed away April 2. 2014 following a battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born February 19, 1933 in Kalamazoo to Harry and Myrtle Chamberlin. Bob spent his childhood in Kalamazoo and Paw Paw before his family moved to Delton in 1948. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1951 and married his high school sweetheart, Mona Osborne, the follow­ ing year. They were together 61 years and raised five children. Bob enjoyed a 38-year career at Kellogg's in Battle Creek, retiring ultimately from the Research and Development division in 1989. He stayed on after as an occasional consultant, making sev­ eral trips to troubleshoot in Kellogg’s plants across the U.S. and in Guatemala. A community leader, he joined lhe local BPOH volunteer fire department in 1956 and retired 27 years later as fire chief. During his tenure. Bob helped the department acquire the Jaws of Life equipment and also helped design the plans for the current fire station in Delton. Bob was a life member of the Bernard Museum Historical Society, spending many hours volunteering, serving as a trustee and giving museum tours; a highlight for him was welcoming Delton Kellogg Elementary' third graders each year and teaching them about local history. He was a frequent volunteer at both the elementary school and the public library in Delton, and he was also an active member of the Faith United Methodist Church. One stimtrterAre’desIghdtFrfrid c(iU5t) wooden birdhouse kits and helped the Bible School children assemble them. Bob and Mona were honored to be named Delton Founders Day Grand Marshals in 2005. Bob loved fishing at Caribou Lake in lhe Upper Peninsula and in Tampa Bay, where he and Mona enjoyed 22 winters at Manatee RV Park in Ruskin, Florida. Many autumns, Bob joined his friends deer hunting near Grand Marais at the infamous Tin Shanty. To get there, you drove lo the end of lhe road and then went 11 more miles. Bob liked to say. Most of all, Bob was a dedicated family man. He converted a former school bus into a camper and led his family on annual summer trips to various U.S. National Parks, climbing the Rockies multiple times in low gear. The Chamberlins also enjoyed frequent vacations at Yankee Springs State Park, a tradition that continues. He loved his family and they adored him. Bob is survived by his wife Mona and their children, Rebecca (Don) Blaesser of Plymouth. Kim (Brian) McCool of Delton, Julie (Ken) Osgood of Delton, Daniel (Maryellen) Chamberlin of Roscommon, and Mark (Denise) Chamberlin of Delton; nine grandchildren, Robert Blaesser of Detroit. Monica Blaesser of Auburn Hills, Craig (Kathleen Miller and son Dennis) McCool of Las Vegas, NV. Meghan (Ron) Widerberg of Burbank, CA„ Ross Osgood of Denver, CO., Chelsea (Casey) Schaub of Durand. Callan Chamberlin of Roscommon. Caitlin Chamberlin and Macy (Keith Nyenhuis) Chamberlin, both of Delton, great-grandson Bryson and tw0 great-granddaughters, both expected in August- brothers. Gordon (Joanne) Chamberlin, Harry (Gale) Chamberlin: brothers-in-law, Robert (Iva) Osbome, Richard (Jcan) Osborne and many well-loved nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Roy Borners; grandson. Clay Blaesser; nephews Jeff and Bruce Chamberlin; brottier-in-Uw. Kenneth Osborne; and sister.in-!aw. Maxine Chamberlin. Thefamily will grec, relatives.and friends at the Wilhams-Gorcs Funeral Home. 133 E. Orchard St.. Delton, Friday.'Apr'14 fronl 410 8 p.m. ■ Bob's funeral service will be «0Ildue,ed al Faith United Mcthudki Church. 503 Grove St., Delton. Saturday April 5.2014 a m' with Pastor nrj 1 Bunch officiatmg. Graveside services following “> I’cmrieville Cometary. Memorial contributions ">»>' "la<le Faith United Methodist Church Memorial Garden Fund. Barry Community Ho5P'“-. ‘!r ,he MtX- P,e°SC, V'S" www.w1|liamsgorcsfu;erll|.coni to leave a condolence message for s SOLDOTNA. AK - Marcia L(llullibenjer). age 73. ol Soldotna. / • HASTINGS, MI - John D. Anders of merly of Lake Odessa, peacefully passed on to Hastings, passed away at Pennock Hospital her heavenly home to be with her I ™’ ‘in on Tuesday. April 1. 2014, al lhe age of 77 Savior. Jesus Christ, on March 25. years. Oasis of Hope Hospital. ’l he Lord saw Lit o He was born February 7, 1937 in Hastings give her rest and end her courageous battle to (he late Laurence and Arloa (Cotton) with cancer. Anders. He attended both Quimby and Hinds Marcia was born to Orley K. and Elizabeth Schools and graduated from Hastings High F. (Stauffer) Hulliberger November 24, 1940 School. After graduating he was drafted into in Lake Odessa. She graduated from Lake the Army and served during the Korean Odessa HighSchool in 1958 and Grace Conflict. When he returned he was employed College in 1962 and married Donald Hofstra at EAV. Bliss where he remained for 26 1/2 June 5, 1964. She began her teaching career in years. He then was employed at Grand Rapids Machine Repair where he retired in Jenison and retired from Lakewood Public Schools. She loved to sing and play lhe piano 1999. and organ in numerous churches throughout He loved hunting, fishing, golf and was an her life. Marcia was a charter member of avid Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions fan. Aleutian Bible Church and associate member Surviving are his daughter, Teresa (Matt) of Whitneyville Bible Church. She loved to be Steiner of Cedar Springs; grandchildren. outside and to travel and visit friends and fam­ Jessica Mapes and Stephen Mapes; sister. Su ily. (Bob) Shurlow of Hastings; nieces, Jeannie She is survived by her husband, Donald; Shurlow and Kelly (Mike) Shriber; nephew, her daughters, Jane and Dale Ruckman. James Shurlow; a great niece and nephew; Jeanne and Philip Postma; her grandchildren. and a great-great niece and nephew. He is at lhe Lauer Family Funeral Home­ Jasmine, Harley. Ciera. and Dustin Ruckman, Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings Sabriah. Jordan. EHyana, and Isaiah Postma; her sisters, Lorraine and Marvin Stuart, where his family will receive friends on Norma Lathrop; Don’s brothers. Tom and Saturday April 5, 2014 from 10 a.m. until Noon. Graveside sen ices w ill follow at . Alma. Roger, Ken and Kathie, Jim and Pat. Randy and Karen Hofstra; and sister, Patricia Rutland Township Cemetery w ith Rev. Jerry Bukoski officiating. Please visit Jenny; her aunts, Mary Good and Colleen Stauffer; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and www.lauerfh.com and share condolences for special friends. John’s family. She was preceded in death by her son, Jon Mark Hofstra in 1992; her parents, Don’s par‘ ents, Merton and Kathleen Hofstra; her brolhers-in-law, Paul Shellenbarger, Robert Lathrop, and Joseph Jenny. Visitation will be Friday, April 4 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa from 1 to 4 FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will take place Saturday, April 5. 11 a.m. at Whitneyville Bible Church. 8655 Whitneyville Ave. SE, Alto. MI 49302, with visitation from 10 a.m. until time of serv­ ice. A luncheon will follow the funeral and a 3 Linda Susan Highsmith p.m. graveside service at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorials may be given in Marcia’s name for her grandchildren’s ministry and spiritual growth opportunities including mission trips and Bible camp. Please share memories or messages with Marcia’s family at www.koopsfc.com. LAUED Bernadene Naomi Van Syckle LEESBURG, FL - Linda Susan Highsmith, age 59, passed away on Saturday, March 22. 2014 after a battle with cancer. Linda was born on May 11. 1954 in Hastings. She was the daughter of the late James F. and Betty Highsmith. She attended Hastings High School. Linda retired from Cascade Engineering. She was an avtd collector of Coca Cola mem­ orabilia. She also enjoyed gardening and land­ scaping. Linda s greatest joy came from s|x>ilmg her grandkids. They called her Neiner , nL‘±,v Sl!n vd b> hcr ■"'» Jennifer (Veni) DeZess of Battle Creck R । (Jamie) Cummings of Springfield. TN; her Find . 0-7 y"C ?'nk‘er- Elizatah Linda DeZess. Jonathon DeressJavcee 2"e” ; CKUmn,in^ hcr ^1 ngs. Janie McGhee, Richard n;..i, , Highsmith and Gloria Noyce. s,n,lh’ Giul A celebration of life will K- h.n , । Barn County YMCA, 2055 • K‘ Hastings, on Saturday, April 5 45 oni'a i1™1’ In lieu of flowers, contribmi 4 1 t>ni‘ made to lhe family to cover expenses T* t^* Jennifer DeZess al 20^96 Culfn x Sen< 10 Creek. Ml 49017. lkr Ave ’ B;“‘le DOWLING, ML- Bernadene Naomi Van Syckle. age 88. of Dowling, passed away January' 2. 2014 at Flower House /Xdult Foster Care in Nashville. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Dowling Cemetery’. Dowling. Rev. Ryan B. Wieland will officiate the service. A memorial luncheon will follow the Graveside Service at the Country Chapel United Methodist Church. 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. Ml 49050. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhonte.net to view the full obituary, to sign the online guest book dr to leave a memory or message for the family. �- ph 9° 7 ■ n The Hastings Banner — —' ________ .. q 9014 ' F cHW APn 31 --------- ' SOCIAL SECURITY COLUM^L Star A. Sn ift Helping Americans with disabilities speciaii^t Vonda VmTil is the public a/P ^ her c/o bv Vonda VanTil Social Security Specialist The World '‘'""VsJmbK™'0'.' hc,(l first World 1K-I'1 ,n '*«». and. beginning in l1’^ •. ’ °n April 7 the world conws tof'<> observe World Health Day. Kavh £Jr« Health Day focuses on a particiila ubject of interest to Compassionate Allowances program, includ­ ing a list of all qualifying conditions, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateallowances. global health. At Social Sccunty. "e focus on pcOplc.s GRAND MARAIS. Ml - Star Swift, age 46. of Grand Marais, died at her home under lhe loving care of het family and North Woods Hospice on Friday, March 14, 2014. She was bom on October 31. 1967 in Hastings to Norman and Carole (Nelson) Barlow. Star graduated Irom Hastings High School in 1985. She married Timothy J. Swift on November 29. 19X6 and together they raised (heir two beautiful daughters. They moved to the Upper Peninsula in 1999 chasing their love for snow and snowmobiling, and they made, their own little paradise in Grand Marais. On top of being a full time mom. Star also took on the role of teacher by leaching her daughters from home, along with managing lhe Cabin Fever Cabin Rentals Star was a go<xl. faithful, and loving woman, she was a member of the Munising Baptist Church, had a soft heart for missionaries, and loved read­ ing Bible prophecies. Star is survived by her husband of 27 years. Tim Sw ift ot Grand Marais; daughters, Hrica (Jim)Pann of Curtis and Chantal Swift of Grand Marais: granddaughters. Madilyn and Haydin Star; parents, Norman and Carole Barlow; siblings.Taune Barlow, Indya (Brian) Mortin, and Theron Barlow; mother-in-law. Barbara Swift; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandpar­ ents, Carl and Bessie Nelson and Pete and Norma Barlow; and father-in-law, Clayton Swift. Visitation and funend services were con­ ducted al the Munising Baptist Church in Wetmore, on Wednesday. March 19 with Pastor Jason LaFlarnme officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grand Marais in the spring. health every dk KT provide benefits for people disabi|,lIcs. T11 Ildp expedite the disability process, we recently announced the a ion of 25 new Compassionate Alfo"-™«s conditions. These new conditions inclua 12 cancers, such as prostate cancer, as *cii as disorders that affect the digestive, neurological, jmnwne and multiple body s>-s c*ns. The Comp-issionate Allowances program expedites disability ecisions for Americans with the most serious disabilities ,0 cnsurc that they receive their benefit decisions with­ in days instead of months. By incorporating cutting-edge technology, the agency can iden­ tify potential Compassionate Allowances and quickly make decisions, lo date, we have approved almost 200,000 people with severe disabilities through this fast-track disability process. . While Social Security joins individuals, groups and organizations around the globe to observe World Health Day April 7. we work all year to help Americans w ith health issues live healthier lives. In addition to cash bene­ fits, beneficiaries obtain Medicare coverage after 24 months, a vital clement in preserving an individual’s health and, in the long run, world health. Learn more about disability benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. For more information on the for West Michiyn"- f"" ' w/S Kn“PP Social Security Adniilibtra1"’1’ ' ch’ St. NE. Grand Rapid* Ml to vonrfa.vantil&iMi.qoV' J^ewborn babies u ASHNGS, Ml . T|lc fIrst day of spring. March J). 2014. our beloved earthly father. Emmalynne Jean Dutcher, born at Elva Morgan of Middleville. WcighiniJames Milo Partridge I, went home to be with Metropolitan Health in Grand Rapids, on 1 oz. and 21 inches long. his personal Savior the Lord Jesus Christ. March 2. 2014 at 7:35 a.m. to Joe and Amy He began life on September 28. 1930, bom Dutcher, of Freeport. Weighing 6 lbs. and 19 Bravden William, bom at Pennock to proud parents. Lily and Milo Partridge. He on March 14, 2014 at 8:40 a.m. to Astiroy inches long. resided in Hastings most of his life, graduating Cappon ot Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 4 o • from Hastings High School in 1948. He Peytann Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on and 20 inches long. attended Daily lech in St. Louis. MO. receiv­ March 11. 2014 at 7:37 a.m. to Jeannine ing a certificate in diesel technology. He then Gardner of Hastings and Daniel Fish of Heaven Kuv-Lynn, born at Pennock enlisted in the US Navy, where he proudly Belding. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19.5 inch­ Hospital on March 15.2014 at 8:28 to Kay lea Copenhaver of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. II served his country for four years aboard “his” es long. ship, the USS Salem. ozs. and 20 inches long. ♦ * ♦♦M When he was honorably discharged, his Crcwin Caspcn, bom at Pennock Hospital electronics training led him to a career with Josiah William, born at Pennock Hospital on on March 12, 2014 at 7:53 p.m. to Jennie and IBM Corporation, where he retired. March 19. 2014 al 2:56 a.m. to John and Dustin Hillard of Nashville. Weighing 11 lbs. After retirement, he moved to Hooker. OK, Melinda Gummo of Wayland. Weighing 6 3 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. where he resided with his wife. Doris, for 25 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches' long. years. In his most recent span of life, he Kinsley JoAnn, bom at Pennock Hospital on moved back to Hastings to enjoy his children March 13, 2014 at 9:36 a.m. to Nicholas and Finley Gordon, bom at Pennock Hospital on and grandchildren. Mandy Dahms of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. March 20. 2014 al 12:56 a.m. to Sarah and He is survived by Mary Arnold, the mother Richard Hyvarinen of Hastings. Weighing 8 4 ozs. and 20 inches long of their three children. Rosemary’ Partridge. ♦♦♦♦* lbs. 3 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. 4 p -4 f Mt Frank and Ginger Partridge, James and Lainie Brittany Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Partridge II; grandchildren. Mathew and Sara March 14. 2014 at 1:35 p.m. to Kayla Guerin Paisley May. bom at Pennock Hospital on Partridge. Lindsey Partridge. Katherine and Brandon Walsh of Hastings. Weighing 6 March 21. 2014 at 7 a.m. lo Jacob and Jessie Partridge. Jake Partridge; great grandchildren, Miller of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and lbs 6 ozs. and 18 inches long. Donovan and Isabella. 19 inches long. He was preceded in death by first wife, Jeffery Lee Douglas, born at Pennock Norma: his parents and much loved sister, Hospital on March 14, 2014 al 8:04 a.m. lo Mildred Wiley. Dad enjoyed pheasant hunting, and was a lifelong member of the BSCA Buick Club, and he upheld lhe motto “Always go fast with class” with his 1987 Buick “T” Regal. He was also a member of American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. Full military honors and burial will take place at Fort Custer Cemetery in Battle Creek at a later date. Memorial contributions can be given to ’ Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45. 2160 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings. MI 49058. Robert Evert-Scott Tuller. Vermontville and 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfu- Shayla Marie Ulrich, Uxshxille. , , ........ Mitch Kevin Joseph. Middleville and Serving Hastings. Barry County and .Surrounding Communities for 45 years neralhome.net to sign the online guest book or Monique Marsh Rodriguez. Middleville. lo leave a memory or message for the family. •Traditional and Cremation Services Jason Paul Engle. Hastings and Heather •Pre-Planning Services Ann Hoffman. Hastings. Ryan Thomas Scobey. Grandville and •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible Natasha Lynn Watkins, Hastings. Louise May Matrau-Sootsman •Serving All Faiths Thomas Winston Scott, San Diego. C/\ and •Prc-arrangement Transfers Accepted KALAMAZOO. Ml - Louise May MatrauJessica Ruth Potter, Dowling. Sootsman, age 76. of Kalamazoo went home Galdino Olivarez, Middleville and Family Owned and Operated to be with the Lord Thursday. March 20,2014. Guadalupe Rodriguez, Middleville. She was the last surviving sibling out of Bryan Clark Mower, Bountiful. UT and seven. She was an avid gardner. She really Mary Catherine Minehart, Bountiful. UT. loved her Howers and w ildlife. She is survived by her four children. George Arnold Smith Jr., w ife Helen, of Augusta, Paul Archur Smith of Cass City. Sheree Lynn Ritsema. husband John, of Kalamazoo and Violet Bernice Snow of Plainwell; numerous LOG HOME KITS grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and AMERICAN LOG HOMES IS ASSISTING LIQUIDATION OF nephews. LAND DEVELOPER’S ESTATE 3 Log Homes selling for BALANCE OWED. FREE DELIVERY She was preceded in death by her son-in­ . Model HI01 Carolina S40.B40 - BALANCE OWED $17,000 law. Bruce Snow Jr. of Plainwell. 2012; • Model <203 Georgia $49,500 - BALANCE OWED $22,900 • Model «r305 Biloxi $36,825 • BALANCE OWED $15,700 daughter-in-law, Sally Smith of Cass City. • NEW - HOMES HAVE NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED 2008; and sister. Bemice Snyder, 2004. • Mafco any design changes you desire! Arrangements will be made at a later (kite. z • Comes with Complete Building Blueprints & Construction Manual Marriage Jficenses www.girrbachfuneralhonie.net Estate Sale HASTINGS, Ml - Marlene Pearl Dunkelberger. age 77. of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly. Saturday. March 29,2014 at home, with family. Marlene was bom in Grand Rapids, on November 11. 1936. the daughter of Aubrey and Doris (Kellogg) Porter. She attended Coldbrook School in Grand Rapids. Marlene married Ernest Neil Dunkelberger. She assist­ ed her husband w ith his photography business in Nashville,. Marlene enjoyed baking, crafts, gardening, carpentry, music and dancing. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Neil Dunkelberger; parents, Aubrey Porter and Doris (Kellogg) Adams and step­ father. Ted Adams; step-son. Melvin Dunkelberger; son-in-law. Kyle Tobias and aunt. Alita Swanson. Marlene is survived by her three children. Marlin Dunkelberger. Sheryl Dunkelberger. Jean Hastings: step-son. Kenneth Dunkelberger; grandchildren. Brian Dunkelberecr. Gary Dunkelberger. David Dunkelberger. Bruce Tobias. April Bolton. Amanda Mekkes; JO great-grandchildren- sislcr Sharlene Utero: brother. Randy Adams and numerous friends of the family who refcred to her as "Ma • Contributions, in memory- of Marlene may he made to Thornapple Valley Church. 2750 £ m-43 h*>- Ml 49058 or,hc service still be held Saturday. ..^il'" ->014 at noon at lhe Thornapple Valley Xlh ’750 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings. MI wim a one hour visitation held prior to service Hn^romlla.m.mttilnrxrn.AluncheonwrU foOow >hemen>orialMrrvKe. ( R ArrangetnentsbyGalxKh^^^^^^^ please visit our c . neralhome.net to sign th to leave a memory or ।j()t. gUC>( book or 6 (||e • . ? g — NOTICE — Windows, Doors, and Roofing NOT INCLUDED NO TIME ON DELIVERY View nt www.thcarcatamcrJciinlogco.coni ReadY-OnlV-BCDlv. Call 704-602-3035 ask for Accounting Dept. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for m°K information. —BARRY COUNTY==-^r il| Aiea TEA PARTY MEETING To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Companyr Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting uf Baitings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 401 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday. April 9.2014. beginning al 9:00 a.m. Michael W. Fuemcr. Sccrvtan 775ftS«1 PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES 7:00 pm • Tuesday, April 8,2014 Speaker Um Bos - Prevailing Wage & Board Election | Middle Villa Inn 4611 North M-37, Middleville Gary L. Munson • 269-623-8464 . * Pl ‘ < T CITY OF HASTINGS VEHICLES for sale by auction The City of Hastings, Michigan, is selling three (3) vehicles: U> 2009 RWD Chevy Tahoe police patrol vehicle with approximately 136.000 miles: (2) 2009 RWD Chevy Tthoe police patrol vehicle with approx­ imately 138,000 miles; and (3) 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada with 180,000. .. .. These vehicles will be sold in as-is condition with­ out warranty of any kind. The sale will be by auction on April W, 2014 via www,repocasLcplP- BbUs may be placed the website. The location to view the vehicles can also be obtained from the website The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposal and to award the bid as deemed to be tn the City’5 interest, price and other factors con­ sidered. Bids be placed on-line only. Thomas E. Emery City ClerkHYeasurer 'turu Licensed /Insured /Local Coll Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 ) FREE Consu'lu -on & EsLmaJes' ALSO EGRESS WINDOW’S / MOLD RtMEDIATION *--------- WM - TWO BROTHERS AND ft TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available' Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 _____ �Financial FOCUS Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Furnish by Elaine Garlock Happy spring. The snow on the deck that has been two or three feet deep since December is now reduced to half an inch in a sport six by three inches. Spring must be on its way. Also, residents can now get to broken branches that have been hidden for months. The Lake Odessa Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at lhe museum. The "accessories’1 exhibit last week­ end was interesting. A display of classy hats was fun to see, along with a variety of aprons, novelty socks, antique shoes and more. Next week's meeting of the genealogy soci­ ety Saturday, April 12, at I p.m. will have memories of Vietnam. The women's fellowship of the First Congregational Church will have an outing to Grand Rapids April 9. In the evening, the Lenten series of soup supper will continue. Last week’s supper and ensuing service drew more than 30 people. The nomination of Jeff Meyers’ Hometown Bakery for lhe best doughnuts in the stale brought him an honorable mention and a recommendation for his apple fritters. This was an informal contest by John Gonzalez of the Grand Rapids Press. The winners were in Jackson, Battle Creek, Muskegon and Octroit. Jeffs baked goodies certainly are winners in his hometown. Grants by the Ionin County Foundation have been awarded to Manna’s Market in Woodland for $2,000 in its mission to provide food and other benefits for needy residents in lhe area. Also, the Jordan Lake Trail board has received $1,000 toward lhe proposed trail that will provide a safe walking route from the village to the middle school, as well as a better course for students training for cross country and track events. Lenten dinners continue al Saranac and Ionia churches. The snowbirds have begun fluttering home. The Bennetts are back from southern Texas. Even a few cranes were seen this week flying in their V formation. After lhe December 21 ice storm, a profes­ sor at MSU was busy with tape measure and computer to check the damage of trees on campus to determine which varieties fared best. White oaks fared better than white pines. Native species fared better than non-native.. Their findings will be given to urban planners for recommendations for urban landscapes. The ornamental trees favored for their beauty and fast growth may not be the wisest tree for street planting. SECURITY, continued from page 1 meeting for formal approval: • A revised budget increase to allow the early hire of a new abstractor in lhe register of deeds office. With the upcoming retirement of current abstractor Missy Weyerman, Register of Deeds Barb Hurless had requested an increase of $9,723 to her budget to allow the still unhired new abstractor to be hired prior to Weyerman’s departure. Stating that the time overlap would allow' training time for the new hire, Hurless immediately ran into a buzzsaw of opposition. “Why do you need two months of train­ ing?” asked Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg, noting that Hurless had said the new hire would come with previous experi­ ence. When Hurless responded that a new person needs to know where things are locat­ ed in an office. Stolsonburg volleyed. “If someone’s starting a brand new job. they do have to get familiar, but if it’s just a matter of knowing where things arc located ... I’m not buying it, Barb." Commissioner Ben Geiger’s frustration came in having seen the scenario before. “Why is this so complicated?’ queried Geiger. “Every time new training of staff comes up. additional funds are always part of the request. How- could we have avoided a $10,000 training cost?” Commissioner Jim Dull was more sympa­ thetic to the dilemma, but was not happy with the size of Hurless’ request. “I can see maybe $3,500, but we’re kicking in an extra five grand to get this new person up and running,” said Dull who preferred to opt for 10 days of training rather than the 59 days specified by Hurless. After casting lhe deciding vole in a 4-3 rejection of Hurless’ request. Board Chair Joyce Snow said that there might be opportu­ nity to compromise. A motion to approve a 10-day budget increase of approximately $6,093 for training was approved 6-1 with Stolsonburg dissenting. “I don’t see any other department up here asking for a budget increase,’’ groused Stolsonburg about setting precedent with the decision. “This could have been taken care of between budgeting and cross training ... I’ve started new jobs in lhe past and didn’t even know where the bathroom was ... That’s part of a new job, you’re going to make it your own. anyway.’’ • A request from Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Yarger to authorize Van Buren County to be the fiduciary county for distribution funds from lhe Homeland Security Grant. Barry County is scheduled to receive a baseline funding amount of $6,394 for conferences, exercises, drills and training. • Confirmation of the planning commis­ sion’s approval of additions of property lo the Farmland and Open Preservation Program belonging to James and Barbara Wickham in Carlton and Woodland townships and proper­ ty belonging to the Boersen Farms in Orangeville Township. • Payment of an invoice to Calhoun County in the amount of $13,965 for housing inmates in September. Overpopulation at the Barry County Jail has led lo lhe occasional need to house prisoners in other counties for which payment is taken from the county’s diverted felons fund. Commissioners did express some concern regarding the tardy nature of the pay­ ment and lhe fact that Calhoun County had to ask Barry County about the payment. • A letter of understanding with lhe Barry County Courthouse Employees Association to change the health insurance waiting period for new employees from six months to 60 days. The change is being necessitated by the Affordable Care Act which mandates a 90­ day waiting period. County commissioners agreed to a 60-day period to allow for greater flexibility as deadlines near. • Purchase of a Snowblast Snowblower for special runway clearing at the Hastings Airport. The $16,768 purchase price was die highest of three bids, but was the only bid that carried reimbursement opportunity from the stale. The initial purchase will be made from the airport fund. The county board meets next in formal ses­ sion Tuesday, April 8, al 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. » BOWLING SCORES Senior Citizens Butterfingers 77.5-42.5; Rosie’s 76.5-43.5; Ward’s Friends 75.5-45.5; Sun Risers 68.5­ 51 5; Pin Seekers 67-53; King Pins 64.5-55.5: Has Beens 62-58; Early.Risers 60-60; Just Having Fun 57-63; M&M’s 55.5-64.5; Jan’s Team 46-74. Women’s Good Games and Series - B. _ 164-439*. N. Boniface 173-461; A. 14M08- J. Shurlow ,70-440; P. T aG m infi-444 J- Madden N. Post X ’ 175-487; R. 226-583: Murphy 166. 16L^s cXd Games and Series - J. Miller ^Vcakiivar 194; D. Dimmers 202-541; 255; M. G. Waggoner 190; L. W. Talsma W182-462; G. Brandt 82-5**^ l99; L MarkIcy 164; Forbey 146. W. w ]94.574. R G. Bennett Vining 202. iv^nesdaV Mixed w Eve & f-NT 71.5-40.5; Court Side 65-47; Delton Suds Brush Work-s Fam'mf ion 54.58. <4 5 57.5;0on,faCfnCd ^rles Women - P. ' Good g Meaney 168-466; L. n 16M25; ... 7n').531; S. Beebe Freeman Jy » Smith •y • k 735-591- »5, .. xt nominee 200. *• • S B%>»■ 2Wpowman 22U- Monday Mixercttes Nashville Chiropractic 77.5-34.5; Kent Oil 71-41; Deans Dolls 65-47; Dewey’s auto Body 61.5-50.5; Creekside Growers 55-57. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 211­ 523; L. Elliston 196-521; V. Carr 183; S. Nash 153-422; P. Fowler 153; S. Dunham 177; M. Rodgers 206-519; N. Goggins 159. Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 85; Bowling Shoes 60; Happy Hookers 58; The Incredibowh 57 1/2; The Wild Bunch 55; Why So Serious 51; Oreoz 47 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - L. Shepard 136-354; M. Bixler 103-303; K Becker 190; R. Hunt 137. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Santana 206-561; A. Stora 202-531; J. Shoebridge 196-509; B. Heath 179-474; L Carlson 171-461; B. Kelley 164-460; D.J, Shoebridge 143-385; D. McKee 233; F. Glass 223; C. Gulch 194; A. Kinney 189. Tuesday 'lYIos ’ Team 1 71-45; C&N Girls 69.5-46.5; Look ns. 64-52; Coleman Agency 59.5-59; Broadway BP 59-60; CB’s 56-60; Sue’s Team 56-60; LO-K-TION 3 49-67; Team Turkey 49- Continued next column ‘Millennials’ must plan for short- and long-term g<>ais If you’re one of the “mdlenn 1Oon lhe generation that began in ^1C c ~~ you are still in the early s,a£es of your career. Retirement must seem liktf n w.a^ 7" yet, it’s never too soon to start planning for it. At the same time, though. >011 rn‘P a so *iavc shorter-term goals. Can }’oU ,nakc Pro?ress toward your near-term and long-term objec­ tives at lhe same time? , Yes, you can - but you’ll need to match your short- and long-^nn goals with the appropriate savings and investment vehicles. For example, one of your m0?1 important short-term goals may be purchasing a house, so you’ll need to accumulate a certain amount of money by a certain time — perhaps in three to five years. Therefore, you won’t want to risk your down payment on an investment whose price will fluctuate — and whose value may be down just when you need the money. Consequently, you may want 10 look for a shorter-term investment whose objective is preservation of principal. Typically, with these types of vehicles, the shorter the term, the lower the interest rate — but since your goal is basically to have a certain amount of money available al a certain time, you might be less interested in what return you’ll get on this particular investment, as opposed to the return you might hope for from other, longerterm vehicles. In fact, while you are saving for your down payment on your home, or for other short­ term goals, you also need to be thinking long term — that is, you need to save as much as you can for your eventual retirement. Since you are still in the early stages of your working life, you have an enormous asset going for you: time. By starting to save for retirement now. you have more time to save than you would if you waited another decade or so. Plus, since you have so many years to go until you retire, you can afford to pul a reasonable percentage of your invest­ ment dollars into growth-oriented instru­ ments. such as stocks or stock-based invest­ ments. They may carry more risk, including the risk of losing principal, but they also offer greater reward potential than, say,. fixedincome vehicles such' as bonds. And holding growth investments for the long term can help you look beyond short-term volatility. You can start a long-term investment pro­ gram by investing in your 401 (k) or other retirement plan offered by your employer. These plans usually offer a variety of invest­ ment options, including several growth-ori­ ented accounts. Plus, any earnings are typi- —STOCKS■— The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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With discipline and imminent move toward both your 1 |S ’ . short of itgoals. And that’s lhe long *U1 .:ip..ard Jones This article was written financial for use by your local Edwart f contact Advisor. If you have any Mark D. Christensen at 269-- - Giving warning of volcanic eruptions by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I was living in eastern Washington Stale in May of 1980 when Mount St. Helens erupted after a massive landslide triggered by a magnitude 5.1 quake. Vast amounts of molten rock were violently released to the surface of lhe Earth, erupting not only as sizable rocks but as fine-grained volcanic ash that floated on the breeze. Us “down­ winders" were enveloped in conditions that were dark as night until lhe ash finally fell to the ground Volcanic ash isn’t the same material as the as|i in your fireplace — it’s fiqergramed . volcanic rock. The St. Helens*’ ash a mess all summer long for those of us in eastern Washington State. It blew around and clogged the air filters of cars, as well as making us cough and hack. But thanks to early warnings from lhe U.S. Geological Survey and actions taken by Washington’s governor lo exclude people from the area immediately around the volcano, only 57 people died in lhe massive eruption St. Helens experienced. Their loss was a tragedy, but lhe death toll could have been much higher — and would have been with­ out the good work of geologists giving timely warnings to government leaders. A number of other volcanoes in lhe mountains of western Washington, western Oregon and northern California pose simi­ lar potential hazards. One of lhe most beau­ tiful volcanic peaks is Oregon’s Mount Hood. Two researchers have recently pub­ lished results from their study of Mount Hood in the journal Nature. Molten rock underground is called magma (it’s termed lava once it gets to the surface). The Nature article by Kari Cooper and Adam Kent explains that there are components of magma under volcanoes that are stored in stable position deep with­ in lhe crust for long periods of time — meaning, in this case, tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of years. An impor­ tant question is how and when this stable magma can become mobilized and move upward to start the events that lead to an eruption. When magma is within lhe Earth, it can cool a bit. Il’s still very hot by human stan­ dards, but this cooler magma is stiff and resists movement — geologists say it has high “viscosity.” (Similarly, honey stored in your fridge has high viscosity and resists pouring oul of the bottle, while honey kept on the counter at room temperature has much lower viscosity and will pour much more easily.) The study by Cooper and Kent shows that magma underneath Mount Hood spends most of its lifetime in a stable, viscous stale. However, viscosity also can change in a sur­ prisingly short period of time — perhaps as little as a couple of months — when hotter magma from below is injected into the cool­ er material. , _ The researchers argue that’s exactly what happened!, in Mount Hood’s Iasi two erup­ tions, those occurring 220 and 1.500 years ago. . The good news for Oregonians is that Mount Hood’s eruptions tend not to be as dramatic as that of Mount St. Helens in 1980. At Mount Hood, magma tends to ooze out of the volcano rather than blasting its way up and generating tons of volcanic ash. The researchers were able to do their work at Mount Hood by looking al the rocks formed by past eruptions. They could date the age of the crystals within those rocks using radioactive decay. But lhe growth of mineral crystals in magma is par­ tially determined by lhe temperature of the magma (cooler magma leads lo slower cry stal growth). Looking al both the mineral crystals’ age and their growth rates gave the researchers what they needed to estimate the tempera­ ture threshold at which magma becomes mobile enough to cause an eruption. That was an important result of the research. “And what’s encouraging is that modem technology might be able to detect when the magma is beginning lo liquefy or mobi­ lize,” Kent told me in an email, “and give us warning of a potential eruption.” Al lhe end of the day, what we all want is to be able to better predict when a volcano w ill blow* its lop. Uris recent work is anoth­ er step toward that goal. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural. Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University'. City of Hastings Continued from previous column 67; Team 10 34-82. High Game - ShirW V 204; Bropke 201; Bre B. 197. Ie Mik^’l^ ’ Shirl“ V’ B 5611 Public Notice Spring Compostable Yard Debris Pickup ^mited°to biodenradabk? UpcOrTlposlable Yard debris boginning April 21,2014. Pickup is limited to biodegradable yard waste on,y such as giass |eaye« lmbs bruPh Residents should limit the si?o nf __ _ . z . less. This is the maximum size ?h»b. h k f kup lo inches in diameler r request that residents place n| ''Pper Can sa,isl;>c,on|y handl°-We also made of plastic or othernonbiod^^"!? "a ’ K’a" biodo9radabl<! ba98' No bJ9s be picked up. Dt°aegradablo material used to contain the yard debris will > ° P'C 6 ° J-Bar 66;lB^“yMilHDu!en; 56; Hurless Machine Shop 55 5.7,Soft WaIcr 54-5- High Series - d. Cherry 683; 511 ‘ The spring yard debris pickun no ■■ will begin picking up loaves £ ,h T y ,akes about tw0 weeks *° comP!e,° CitV crews City Crews will then finish Second ^eC°nd Wafd and Tni,d Ward S0U"’ °' S,a<e Str0C’ into First Ward north of the Ward and Third Ward nonh ol S,a,° Sl,ect and move Broadway to the west City limits mnppla River- Crows will finish in Fourth Ward from 77S860.19 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �about four miles. Wants school fl look back at the stories D1984:+/:-D . pi’^cd a hu., The •" "'b sci,.^ viding Immanc ed» Jt. kind freal ' lhe state,w hteh « »'• |s and bird,. dontestic »nd wild‘ ^lie,cs that pntt(ic Supl. I-.L. Kce S uggests the fon . ; better than precept- » xl few wCcks an. work for schools. fpf tJlc binJsa A hardest of all the } . here forthc wintr those that have rein* hallSted their have by now nearly " weed seed? food supply of wild 1 s and In the Hastings Banner TURNING BfiGK THE PAGES insects. , Viiriable and hnwi:Through March and ( *। Ming blizzards, deep sttoW^.nay occur. Evety bush. ^ndition |asts d^me'«nls -i" Mane “n,Ms School spirit, stewardship boosted with cross country cup prize For some time, the fact that the athletic spirit for which Hastings High School was always noted has been dampened, or latent or dormant - no one seems to know which.That has been lhe subject of a great deal of regret among former students of lhe high school during whose school days athletic spirit ran high and whose teams won many victories, as the trophy cups in the high school room testify. 'lhe graduates are unanimous on one point: that there is no real reason why conditions should develop that put a quietus on the athletic spirit and consequent­ ly make the teams meet so many humiliating defeats as they met with during the past few years. * The fine coaching the basketball team has received during the past few months from Walter Phelps, and the consequent victories, which have given lhe students an opportunity to see what victory is like, has done much to revive interest in athletics in the high school. That this is a healthy sign is evidenced by the enthusiastic spirit in which the students on their own initia­ tive decided to put their school on the map by entering the Tri-County baseball league. In order to help promote this spirit for athletics. Coach Walter Phelps and Charles A. Wcissert have donated a trophy cup as a prize to the winner of a cross-country nin. rhe cup is on exhibition in G.E Chidester’s store. The following rules govern competition for the cup: I. This cup shall be known as The Wcissert-Phelps Cross Country Cup. 1. It shall be given each year to lhe winner of lhe cross country run. 3. The winner of the cup each year may keep lhe cup in this possession until lhe run of the following year. 4. If the runner w ins lhe cup three years in succession, the cup becomes his to keep, and the donors will put up another cup. 5. Each runner must run the full length of the course at least twice before the run of each year. 6. A doctor must pronounce each runner physically fit to nm each race. 7. ?\n entry fee of twenty-five (25 cents) shall be charged each runner entering. 8. The nm shall start at 3 p.m. on the afternoon of the first Thursday in June, and the entry' list shall close al 3 p.m. on the afternoon of the first Tuesday in June. Any student of the Hastings High School is eligible to enter for this run. The route of the course and the length of the course will be announced later, but it will be LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING QASE NO. 08-25057-GM TO UNKNOWN FATHER IN THE MATTER OF: Alexis Marie Hatfield bom 1/21/2003 in'Kalamazoo, Michigan. A hearing regarding Petition to tenninato parental rights will be conducted by the court on Apn! 14,2014 at 8:30 a.m. in Barry County Family Court before Honorable Wiliam M. Doherty. It is therefore ordered that Unknown Father per­ sonally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in termination of parental rights. A statement that failure to attend the hearing will constitute a denial of interest in the minor, a waiv­ er of notice for all subsequent hearings, a waiver of a right to appointment of an attorney, and could result in termination of any parental rights. 77566059 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 14026631-NC In the matter of HUNTER MICHAEL GOODE­ NOUGH. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) is/are unknown and whoso interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will bo hold on 4/23/2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Barry County Trial Court­ Family Division before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: PETITION TO CHANGE NAME FROM; HUNTER MICHAEL GOODENOUGH TO HUNTER MICHAEL TYNER. This change of name is not souqht for fraudulent intent. Date: 03/10/2014 AMY LYNN TYNER 731 EAST HOWARD LANE HASTINGS. Ml 49058 77586031 (269) 838-7195 SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MARCH 24, 2014 Budget public hearing opened at 6:30 p.m.. Public comment was made. 2014-15 budget was approved. Budget hearing closed at 6:42p.rn. Regular meeting opened at 6.43 p.m. Approved; Agenda as amended. Consent agenda. Feb 22. 2014 amended minutes Library grant. Green Gables contract. Resolution 2014-5 General Appropnalrons Act. Long Lake sewer bond payment. Adjourned at 6.53 p.rn. Submitted by; Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested lo by Mark S. Feldpausch. Supervisor rzsasw? SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BUDGET HEARING March 25, 2014 Meeting called to order al 7:16. All board mem­ bers present Approved adoption of 2014/15 budget. Approved transfer of $20,000 into contingency fund. Approved transfer of $20,000 into Fire Department Fund. Approved resolution for road improvement in the amount of S333.133. Approved resolution adopting township board salary. Approved Motion lo adjourn. Submitted by . Jennifer Goy. Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77565885 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 14026624-DE Estate of Clinton R. Raines. Date of birth: 05/15/1926. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent Clinton Russell Raines, died 01/23/2014 Creditors ot the decedent aro notified that all claims against tho estate w,t| be forever barred unless presented to Julie A. Dingerson. personal representative, or to both the probate court it 2OS W. Court St.. Suite 302. Hastings. 49^ is should Place for the birds. A raw frc>hI*’rk or » beef bone Lhh some fat attached sho^ be naded to a ^^rlrce too high die best food for ehjeka inJ’2 thalchers' brown creepers, blue P>’ fce,i-a,ry ™d downy woodpeckers.A J'” '"8 shelf may be made by f»W®« *" box a fool or more square, on » Pole or tree. Crumbs and scraps should be scattered on this each day. fn)m Snow may be cleanin a nearby field and wheat- buckwheat, millet, cracked coni or sunflo»cr seeds scattered there for the tree sparro'"- juncos, snow buntings and other shy bi • The 1914 Hastings basketball team met with success after few victories in previous year, due, some said, to dwindling school spirit. legal STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 1402663O-NC In tho matter of KARLEYLYNN GOODENOUGH. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) is/ate unknown and whoso interest in tho matter maybe barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE. A hearing will bo held on 4/23/2014 at 1:30 p.m a! &rry County Trial Court­ Family Division before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the fo'loyving pwjenr. PETITION TO CHANGE MME FROM: KARLEY LYNN GOODENOUGH TO KARLEY LYNN GOODENOUGH-TYNER. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: 03/10/2014 KARLEY LYNN GOODENOUGH 731 EAST HOWARD LANE HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 953-5091 77586029 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE No. 14-DE Estate of KATHY MAY BLODGETT. Date of birth 11/08/1957. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent KATHY MAY BLODGETT, died 05/22/2011. Creditors of tho decedent are notified that all claims against tho estate will be forever barred unless presented to ROGER BLODGETT, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT. SUITE 302, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after tho date of publication of this notice. NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 ROGER BLODGETT 1210 EAST WOODLAWN HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-8503 77536052 OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER In the Matter of: MacKenzie Drain NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DETERMINATION Notice Is Hereby Given to you as a property owner or municipality who may be liable for an assessment for benefits derived, that a Board of Determination, composed of 3 disinterested property owners of Bafry County and one alternate will meet on April 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., at the Barry County Community Room (former library building), 121 S. Church St., Hastings, Michigan, 49058 to hear all interested persons and evi­ dence and to determine whether the drain, to be known as the MacKenzie Drain, as prayed for in the petition for Locating, Establishing and Constructing a Drain, dated • March 6, 2014, is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience and wel­ fare of the Township of Woodland, in accordance with Sections 72 and 191 of Act No. 40, P.A. 1956, as amended, and for the protection of the public health of the Township of Woodland. Proceedings conducted at this public hearing will be subject to the provision of the Michigan Open Meetings Act. You are further notified that information regarding this meeting may be obtained from the Barry County Drain Commissioner. Persons with dis­ abilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should con­ tact the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s office at the number noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TDD) at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. Minutes of the meeting will be on file at the Barry County Drain Commissioner's Office. You Are Further Notified that persons aggrieved by the decisions of the Board of Determination may seek judicial review in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry with­ in ten (10) days of the determination If the Locating, Establishing and Constructing of the Drain is found necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience or welfare, a special assessment may be levied against properties or municipalities that benefit. An owner or party having an interest in property to be assessed, or his or her agent, may appear in person to comment on the necessity of the petition. Russell Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-1385 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 and the personal representative within 4 months otter the dale of publication ot this notice h Robert L Byington P27621 P.O. Box 248. 222 West Apple Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Julie A. Dingerson 1243 Woodland Road Woodland, Michigan 48897 (269) 367-4442 . Hastings DANNER Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! One Stop Shop (BP) Speedway Middleville Marketplace (M-43 North) N°DmoJ°CRED,TOF’S HLENO.Uo‘26S41‘'n TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS tk M. Sprunger, died 02/03/2oix h0 decedont. Roy Creditors of the decedent \ claims against tho «6tela "“'''W mat all unless presented to Devcrlvk c '“"’“or barred resontalive, or to both the oroh„f°"' por“nal rep. Court St. #302, Hastings al 206 sonat representative with,n/„ 58 ar>d lho ner­ ol publication Of this 4 mor’1^ alter tho £ Date. 3*6-14 Beverly K. Scott 2894 Meyer Ave. SW Wyoming, Ml 49519 (616)901-4506 Cloverdale General Brown’s Cedar Creek Grocery Greg s Get-It-N-Go Tom's Market Estate of Roy m tJ^B-DE 05/01/1954. ’ prun9er. Date of birth- Shell Superette (M-37 South) Hastings Spe-^ Ppltpji: Edpausch (Shell) Gun Lake Amoco Gun Lake Shell Sam's Gourmet Foods Orangeville Fast Stop Admiral Penn-Nook Git Shop BP Gas Static Su,e St-> Banfield General Store Lrospsn Pwdm® 7r«>6cso MV Pharmacy ILakt* .Qd&LSPl Lake-O-Express LakeO-Mart Shell Cail’s Ereepprjt: Gddsworthys Pine Lake Grocery Dowling General Store L & J's fieeport Milling BPGasStat**'^37 We51> Family Fare G^SUlion Littles Country Store Shell Carl's Clyde s Sportsman Post Bosley Trading PoM N.i-hville C Stoic Shell Family Fare One Stop Food,BP) Nrtshvijle; Qlpvw&afei Middtodlto SXEn^M,CHIGAN co’XX ShelbjlvUISi Prairieville Fast Stop Woodland Express .Weick's Food Town The Store at Soutfehore g �Page 10 - .A*”3-20,4 ' TheHas"'W Banner . I .EGAI, NOTICES ctaTE OF MICHIGAN u ymE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE ,NTK COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 14-188-CH HON. AMY L. McDowell ,<a rod INS. JR and JARI ^COLL»NS. husband nnd wife. plaintiffs |N L CLASSIC. NORMA “An ClUM- BETTY CURTIS nnd cmiRLEY KILMER, together with their unknown hoire. devisoes. .successors nnd assigns. (P20636) ffitScKVo 80X8 CTnrtone. Ml 48813 /517) 543-6401 At a session ol sa*d Court hold in tho Circuit Court. Hastings, Michigan, on the 13 day of March. 2014. PRESENT. HONORABLE AMY L. MCDOWELL. CIRCUIT JUDGE. This matter having come on lor hearing on tho Moton of Plaintiffs requesting substituted service in jhte cause; and it appearing to the Court that in ackVt'On to the Defendants named herein potential interested parties may bo tho unknown heirs, devisees and assigns of the Defendants; and it furtner appeanng to the Court that the Plaintiffs are seeking an Order from this Court determining that they are tho rightful owners of tho real estate described in the Complaint; and the Court being fifty advised in tho promises: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that anyone having an interest in this cause must filo an Answer to the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the final publication and/or posting of the notice of this Order. IT IS ’ THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this notice shall bo published in the Hastings Banner once each week during the weeks ol March 31st. April 7th and April 14th, 2014. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that notice of these proceedings shall be posted once each week during the weeks ol March 31st. April 7th and Apnl 4th, 2014, at the Barry County Courthouse and two other public places wilhin the County as determined by an authorized Barry County process server. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that an Answer to this Complaint must be filed no later than May 20, 2014, that being more than twen­ ty-eight (28) days after the final posting and publi­ cation as directed. 77£dM77 Amy L. McDowell, Circuit Judge Notice Of Mortgago Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Lance Tatum, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 22. 2006, and record­ ed on February 5, 2007 in instrument 1176096. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwon Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. M.chigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Two and 87/100 Dollars ($132,522 87). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 1,2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapplo. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1/2 of Section 2, Town 4 North, Range 10, Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing al the Southeast corner of said Section 2; thenco West 2112 feet along the South line of said Section; thence North 01 degrees 46 minutes West 413 feet parallel with the East lino of said Section to the place of beginning; thence con­ tinuing North 01 degrees 46 minutes West 207 feet; thence West 558.68 feet to tho centerline of Whitneyville Road; thence South 00i degrees 40 minutes East 206.92 feel along said centerline of Whitneyville Road; thence East 562 feet, more or less, to tho place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act ol 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgago foredosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated: April 3, 2014 , For more information, please calk FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer -11440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File £438620F01 • 7758*920 (04-03)(04-24) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICF THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE 0? MICHIGAN staTFaTE COURT PRf^Y OF BARRY C0UJfYO creditors NOTICE lEslato De<^ 13-263V-DE Thu f e=t3t«0lv^s a marshall. Dal0 of B.dh. MILITARY DUTY. August 25, ig?9 ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may b° N°TICECnTo TCf>EO|TO?S Th0 d‘’“P°nl' rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee- In that event, your damages. If any, shall bo limit­ VENUS B MAnciiAi L died January 25, 2013. Crodtors A/Sc.;rl«it are noiif,o^ mm all ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten- # claim*. petite will BLAUVELT, bo forever named barred derod at sale, plus Interest. X tin*GARNET MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in personal repr^Jat.vo or proposed persona rep­ tho conditions ol a mortgage mado by Melissa Roobol, a Married Woman formorly known as resentative, or l0 potli th0 pfOb2l®Sf1 Q^?6 Melissa Allerding and Andrew Roobol, her husband, West Court. Sur o 302. Ml ^905° °ndtha original mortgagor(s). to Filth Third Mortgage • Ml. named/propo5cti personal representative within 4 LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 24. 2009, and record­ months after the date of publication of this notice ed on July 6, 2009 In instrument NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 200907070007014, and assigned by said 206 South Broadway Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgago Company as Hastings, Ml 49058 assignee as documented by an assignment, in (269) 948-2900 Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage Garnet Blauvelt there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof the 7079 Marsh Road sum of Eighty-Throe Thousand Eight Hundred Plainwell, Ml 49080 meant (269) 664-4093 Forty-T\vo and 24/100 Dollars ($83,842 24). Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgago will NON-RESIDENT ^°lriCE be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, NO 14-AD-10-III or somo part of them, al public venduo, at the place SHANDY LEE JENKINS and STANLEY ROYCE of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at JENKINS vs. KELVIN BROOKS PARTON 1:00 PM. on May 1,2014. . Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, STATE OF TENNESSEE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: The «N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF North 68 feet of Lot 422 and the North 68 feet of the SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE East 12 feet of Lot 421, of the City formerly Village In this cause it appoarmg from the original filo of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan according to the and the Pelibon'and Motion heretofore filed by tho plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. Petitioners, Shandy Leo Jenkins and Stanley Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from Royce Jenkins, that the Respondent, Kelvin Brooks tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ Parton, is a non-resident ol lhe State of Tennessee, doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In or his whereabouts cannot be ascertained so that which case the redemption period shall be 30 days ordinary process cannot be served upon him, it is from the date of such sale. ordered that said Respondent filo an answer with If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under the Circuit Court ol Sevier County, Tennessee, and­ Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, a copy with Petitioners, Shqndy Loe Jenkins and pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held Stanley Royce Jenkin's Attorney. R. Brandon White, responsible to lhe person who buys the property at whose address is 216 Phoenix Court. Suite D. the mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage Seymour. Tennessee 37865, within thirty (30) days holder for damaging tho property during the of the last date of publication, exclusive of lhe day redemption period. of publication, or a judgment by default may bo Dated: April 3. 2014 entered and lhe cause set for hearing ex parte as to For more information, please call: him. Further for the purpose of hearing the matter lo FC J (248) 593-1311 be heard on the 20th day of June. 2014. at 9:00 Trott & Trott. P.C a.m or as soon as this cause can be heard in the Attorneys For Servicer Circuit Courtroom, Sevier County Courthouse. 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Sevierville. TN; further, that failure to answer before Fannington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 or appear on that date will result in the judgment File £438701F01 being taken against him and entry of a Final Order. 77505920 (04-03)(04-24) This notice will be published in Tho Hastings Banner in Barry County. Michigan for four (4) suc­ cessive weeks This tho 17th day of March. 2014 FORECLOSURE NOTICE Sevier County Circuit Court Clerk This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a By. Heather Estabrook debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo a certain mortgage made by: Tammy S. Hiveloy and this firm is A -DEaT Collector attempt­ Mitchell Wayne Hiveloy. Wife and Husband, as joint ing TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION tenants to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ March 31, 2006 and recorded April 6, 2006 in Instrument if 1162312 Barry County Records, POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE mesne assignments to Bank of America. N.A. by MILITARY DUTY. assignment dated March 5, 2013 and recorded ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo March 13, 2013 in Instrument t 2013-002835 on rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and dered at sale, plus interest. Seventy-Nine Cents ($172,795.79) including inter­ est 6.5% per annum. Under the power ol sale con­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tained m said mortgage and the statute in such tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Frank P. case made and provided, notice is hereby given Skula and Loretta V. Skuta, husband and wife, orig­ that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of inal mortgagor(s), to Sand Ridge Bank. Mortgagee, the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at dated August 8, 2003, and recorded on August 25, public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 2003 in instrument 1111823, in Barry county 1 00PM on May 1, 2014. Said premises are situat­ records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee ed in Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at lhe to Chemical Bank as assignee, on which mortgago Northeast comer ol the North one half of the there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho Southeast one quarter of the Northwest one quarter sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Seven of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, thence Hundred Ten and 49/100 Dollars ($154,710 49). South 660 feet, thence West 440 feet for the point Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ of beginning: thence North 264 feet, thence East to gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ the centerline of Woodschool Road, thence vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgago will Southerly along the centerline of Woodschool Road be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, to the South line of the North one half ol the Southeast one quarter of the Northwest one quarter or some pan of them, at publ.c vendue, at the place of Section 15, thence West to lhe point of begin­ of holding lhe circuit court within Barry County, at ning. Together with an easement for ingress and 1:00 PM. on April 10. 2014. egress over the following described property which Said premises are situated in Village of Freeport, is intended to be a private road for the benefit of the Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: above described parcel and all other parcels adja­ Parcoll: That part of tho Northeast 1/4 of cent thereto. Said private roadway for ingress and Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 egress being described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the North one half of the West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 Southeast one quarter of tho Northwest one quarter corner of said section; thenco South 00 degrees 00 of Section 15. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, thence minutes West 1328.5 feet along tho West Imo of South 330 feet for the point of beginning: Thence said Southwest 1/4; thence North 89 degrees 42 West approximately 1320 feet to the West lino of minutes 48 seconds East 1308.93 foot along Iho tho Southeast one quarter of the Northwest one South line of the North 1/2 of said Southwest 1/4; quarter, thence South 66 feet, thence East approx­ thonce North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds imately 1320 feet, thence Nolth 66 feet to tho point East 495 0 feoI along the West Ime of the Northeast of beginning. Subject to easements, conditions and restrictions or record, including but not limited to an ' 1/4 of said Southwest 1/4 lo the place of beginning; existing roadway easement for Woodschool road. thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds Commonly known as 3565 Mountain Ridge Dr., West 330.0 feet; thenco North 89 degrees 42 min­ Freeport Ml 49325 Tho redemption period shall bo utes 48 seconds East 528 0 fool; thence South 00 b months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West 330.0 feet; mined abandoned in accordance with MCL thenco South 89 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which caso tho West 528.0 feet to the place of beginning. Subject redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice to Highway Right of Way (of Hammond Road. required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; Parcel 2; The South 495.00 foot of tho West or unless MCL 600.3240(17) apphes. If the proper­ 528.0 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of ,he Southwest 1/4 ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of of Section 1. Town 4 North. Ran9° 9 Wost the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL The redemption period shall bo 6 months from 600.3278, tho borrower will bo hold responsible to the date of such nte unless determined aban­ the person who buys tho property at the mortgage doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Dated; 4/03/2014 Bank ol America. N.A Assignee of Irom the date of Euch Mortgagee Attorneys: Polestivo & Associates. P.C. It the property i- cnid al foreclosure sale under 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml Chapter 32 ol the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 14-00435 (04­ Pursuant to MCL 600 321* ‘he borrower will bo hold 03)104-24) 7750002 responsible to the DGfCOn who buys the property at [he mortgage foredosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damagmg the property during the redemption perjodJ 9 Dated: March 13<20i4 ’ Fcrj75'J!m!°'ma"on-p|ca5<><:‘! ^^^48M4'542 (03-13)(M.03| 77585619 foreclosure NOTICE a™ •* ? do^ colfoctor attempting to colled a ™vl,r,o""a,ion °b,jincd o“^ n> thU ’re L" P10350 °w,aa SALE Jhi?unUrTLb0r l,stod be,ow- MORTGAGE a certain m ? hM bGcn rnodo in ,he conditions of Ri“ GnrTS mad0 Paul L Friddkj AmorIQu'nM M^ddlei Hu5band Wife to February's 2004 Compan* Mortgagee, dated in In-tremrn^0?4. focordod February 13. 2004 Michigan 1122,84 BarrY County Records. DoulS Was dMi0ned «d: Trustee (nr h • ^n,lOna’ TnJsf Company, as A-nt Mod^9O Securities. Inc., 2004-Fmked Pass-Through Certificates. Series Anrenmn i ^n(ior ,ho Po°llng and Servicing dn ST da?d Apnl ’• 2004 ■ by assignment 2oon in |nu?ry 2009 and rccorded February 17, 2009 In Instrument # 20090217-0001377 on which ,bore*s c,a,mod to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand rin»c^?!Cd Flf,y-°ne Dollars and Sixty-Four ™n..L ^1S,651,64) inc,udin9 interest 5.65% per ^ndcr ’be power of sale contained in said nr ?? and ,be s,a’u’e >n such case made and p ’ ,• no”co >5 hereby given tnat said mortgago । bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged prem­ ises or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1.00PM on April 24, 2014 baid premises are situated in Cuy of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as* Tho South 70 feet ol Lot 712 of tho City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to tho recorded plat thereof; also, commencing 70 feet North of the Southeast comer of Lot 712 of tho City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, for a place of beginning; thenco North 4 feet, thence West 15 feet; thence South 4 feet; thence East 15 feet to lhe place of beginning. Commonly known as 535 W Court St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. tho borrower will be held responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder (or damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od Dated: 3/27/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities. Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-FR1, Assignee ot Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-00056 (03­ 27)(04-17) 77505372 debt. Any tnfonrin i purpose, ir yo» Militant P MORTGAGE j ,15ted done of our office of lh0"u Mrr, rnad° m,h _ ,,n(j Julio SALE - Default BradA. Ga0c __ __ C<’U"^to;’oulck.n 200911180011252 Bnry wichigamSaid mortgago was a=s9 g |omDer 4, Loans. Inc., by assignment date , g 2013 In 2013 and recorded Sapt wh;Ch mortgage Instrument £ 2013-010977 hereof th© there Is claimed to be due 3 Thousand E,v0 sum of Two Hundred Forty- ‘ Cents Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars a pcr annum. ($249,566 50) including intoros. J. mortgago Under lhe power of sale conta>ne provided, and the statute in such case ma w|(J bc notice is hereby given that said Amises, or foreclosed by a sale of the mortgag c;rcUlt court somo part of them, at public vendue, • Saj.rf of Barry County at 1 00PM on May • Barry promises are situated in City or r J_o! 11. County. Michigan, and are descr.be page Indian Hills, as recorded in Liber 4 of • 53, Barry County Records, also commenci g Southwest comer of said Lot 11 for place .. ning; thence South 30 feet to tho Hastings City its. thence East 120 feet; thonce North to corno common to Lots 10 and 11 of said plat; thenco on section hne of Lot 11. 120 feet to the P,aC£I beginning, all being a part of tho Southeas o quarter of Section 6. Town 3 North, Rango 8 e» . Commonly known as 575 Indian Hills Dove, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date ot such sale, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/03/2014 Quicken Loans, Inc.. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Polestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 13-87688 ( 04-03)(04-24) 77586054 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION debt. Any information obtained will be used for this WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE SALE-• Defau[Uias been made in the conditions of MILITARY DUTY?'.! Hl VTf,(J 2 101 a certain mortgage made toy: Michele L Wilson,'An ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be Unmarried Woman to Ameriquest Mortgage rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In • Company, Mortgagee, dated January 18, 2006 and that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ recorded January 30.2006 in Instrument # 1159513 ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage dered at sale, plus Interest was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Company, as Trustee for. Ameriquest Mortgage the conditions of a mortgage made by James Oms, Securities Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Certificates. Series 2006-R2, under the Pooling and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Servicing Agreement Dated March 1, 2006, by Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2008, and recorded assignment dated January 15, 2009^ and recorded on November 5, 2008 in instrument 20081105­ February 17, 2009 in Instrument * 20090217­ 0010765, and modified by agreement dated July 1. 0001414 on which mortgage there is claimed to be 2012, and recorded on August 23. 2012 in instru­ duo at tho date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six ment 2012-003720. and assigned by said Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars and Mortgagee to Flagstar Bank. FSB as assignee as Sixty-Nine Cents ($96,222.69) including interest documented by an assignment, in Barry county 6.99°/® per annum. Under the power of sale con­ records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is tained in said mortgage and the statute in such claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred case mado and provided, notice is hereby given Thirty-Nine and 15/100 Dollars ($127,339.15). that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will 1:00PM on April 17, 2014 Said premises are situat­ be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, ed in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place and are described as: Lot 8, block 9, assessors plat of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at no 3 of the Village of Middleville, according to the 1 00 PM, on April 10. 2014. plat thereof, as recorded in liber 3. page 11, of plats, Said premises are situated in Township of Barry County Records Commonly known as 204 Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are Grand Rapids St, Middleville Ml 49333 The dosenbed as: Beginning at the South 1/4 post of redemption period shall be 6 months from the date Section 9, Town 1 North, Rango 8 West; thenco of such sale, unless determined abandoned in East parallel with the centerline of East Bristol. accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, f?oad. a distance of 179 leet, thence North at right in which case the redemption period shall be 30 angles for East Bristol Road 395 feet: thence West days from tho date of such sale, or upon the expi­ parallel with the centerline of East Bnslol Road 220 ration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), feet; thence South to a point 41 feet West of the whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) South 1/4 post of said Section 9. 395 feet, thence applies. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale East 41 feet to the place of beginning under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of The redemption period shall be 6 months from 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo the date ol such sale, unless determined aban­ held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ from the date of such sale. gage holder for damaging tho property during the If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under redemption period. Dated: 3/20; 2014 Deutsche Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for, pursuant to MCL 600.3?78 the borrower will be held Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset-Backed responsible to tho person who buys the property at Pass-Through Certificates, Serios 2006-R2 the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & holder for damaging tho properly during the Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 redemption period. Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File Dated; March 13, 2014 No: 14-98852 (03-20)(04-10) 77585741 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #385076F02 (03-13)(04-03) �... _ Pa9a Tha Hasting*; Banner — Thursday I3 Local teams named Milk Mustache Celebrities Lakewood softball, Mapk* Valley soccer and the Hastings varsity track amnew teams have been named United . *try Industry of Michigan’s (UDlM) “Chocolate Milk. Nature’s Sjxirts Drink” grant recipients, as part of a program which is aimed at empha­ sising pood nutrition The local teams are among twenty Michigan high school spring •<Ports l,;ams T*11 were awarded funds to purchase and proxide low-fat or fat-free chocolate milk to help their student athletes get the nutrition that they need after practices, games and competitions. To build awareness around the importance of good nutrition, the Chocolate Milk: Nature’s Sports Drink prize pack includes promotional items such as T-shirts. foam loot­ balls. slap bracelets, posters, banners, and nutrition education materials. Grant-winning teams will also have photo shoots to create images for posters that will promote their “Chocolate Milk Mustache Celebrities” sta­ tus, The Vikings had their photo session Armbruster’s Dairy in Luike Odessa. The Saxons' James Avery leaps with joy after getting a bottle of chocolate milk, “Typically, chocolate milk is something you treat yourself to occasionally. With this (Photo by Dan Goggins) ‘ ’ grant we get to treat ourselves on a daily basis." said Lakewood senior Bryonna Armbruster for letting the team use its farm sor and parent of HUS athletes. applicd for the ST.CKX) grant in HastingsBarton. “We are grateful for the benefits it for its photo session. "The goal of the pregrain is to increase “It was a fun experience for the team,” will provide us both mentally and physically.” The Vikings are working with Lake wood Heinze said. “The players are excited to have awareness of tire benefits of using chocolate Food Service to have the milk delivered. The a nutritious and refreshing treat each clay, and milk as a sports-reeovery drink, said players get milk, chocolate or white, every I know it will help them be healthier and Haywood. "We hope to team up with the Hastings FFA. athletic boosters, band boost­ day of the season. Head coach Kristen Heinze stronger.” Luke Haywood, a dairy farmer, FFA advi- ers, and PTO in the future to make milk availwas appreciative of Dan and Brenda able to our athletes.” In Hastings, the money will ne used to pro­ vide milk to the 100 plus track and field ath­ letes three to four days a week alter workouts and home meets. At home meets, volunteers also plan lo host .some promotional events, where they will give away some of the pro­ motional prizes. r . Dan Goggins of Picture This Photography donated time lo take the photos of the Saxons track student-athletes at Hastings High School. Tlie Lions had their photo shoot at the Maple Valley High School. Moo-Ville Creamery in Nashville is the supplier for the UD1M grant. For several years, Haywood and the FFA have provided Moo-Ville milk in a vending machine at Hastings High School. “Chocolate milk is one of the most nutri­ tious choices that studentscan make at home or at school.” said Amy Viselli, registered die­ titian. UD1M. "It’s a natural, nutrient-rich beverage and an excellent source of nine essential nutrients - calcium, potassium, pro­ tein, phosphorus, vitamins A. D and Bl 2, Lakewood High School softball player Bailey Brown interacts with a friendly cow rihoftavin-uiul niacin dial wUidcnU during her team's photo shoot at Armbruster's Dairy Tn Lake Odessa Shipley Student-Athlete of the Week at Grand Valley Gabrielle Shipley was named the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Student­ Athlete of the Week last week. Shipley, a 2012 Hastings High School graduate who was the 2011 Division 2 indi­ vidual stale champion, helped the Lakers win the Perry' Park Spring Fling golf tournament at lhe Perry Park Country Club in Kentucky March 23. Shipley scored a 75 on all three rounds to finish +3 and lie for first place individually. The Lakers posted a team score of 926 (+62) over lhe course of 54 holes to win the team portion of lhe tournament. Indianapolis (935. +71) finished second, Ferris Slate (944, +80) came in third place and California (Pa.) totaled 957 (+93) for a fourth-place finish. Overall, the field consisted of 23 teams. Shipley tallied 225 (+9) for her three rounds, but lost out on medalist honors in a scorecard playoff. Indianapolis’ Jenny Konop and Findlay’s Kasey Petty matched Shipley’s Gabrielle Shipley score of 225 (+9). Petty claimed medalist honors via tiebreaker. Now a sophomore al GVSU, Shipley earned All-GLIAC First Team honors as a freshman, placing third at the GLIAC Women's Golf Championship while helping the Lakers win their sixth straight conference title. The GVSU women tied for third and Shipley finished in a tie for 22nd place at lhe March 24 Bellarminc Spring Invitational in Louisville. Ky. Shipley followed up the performance which earned her athlete of the week honors by tying teammate Kelly Hartigan for the top spot at Monday’s NC4K Classic in Columbus. Ohio. The GVSU women won the 18-hole tournament by 16 strokes over run­ ner-up Northwood. Shipley, Hartigan and Findlay’s Brooke Albers each shot an even­ par 72, but Albers took medalist honors by winning the first playoff hole. TK tennis opens year inside at Michigan State University The Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ ten­ nis team managed to get its season started on a good note, despite the snow that still lingers around the stale. The Trojans placed third at the Cadillac Invitational, indoors at Michigan State University Saturday (March 22). Cadillac t<x>k the day’s title with 22 points; followed by Chelsea 15. Thomappk- Kellogg 7 and Parma Western 5. .“This was a tough tournament. All three teams we played qualified for the stale tour­ nament last year, said TK lour Seger. "We felt our Jiris di ? Lart>’. deal.” Trojan second singles player Hanna Bashorc was a tournament champion, win­ ning her flight by topping Chelsea s number two 8-5, Parma Western’s 8-4 and Cadillac’s competing, played smart, made S ments during the matches and lemned a 8-1. , Trojan first singles player Carly i oah won one match, topping her oppoflcnl rom ^arma Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads Western 8-3. . TK’s top two doubles teams a so topped their foes from Parma Western, with Taylor Miller and Hayley Bashore w,n" ‘ f//6 al first doubles and Maddy VerHO * arIee Willshire winning 8-5 at number • l he Trojan girls got to w‘'C!’IV'h',n?*ch between Michigan State Uni'1'151‘ cnn Slate before starting play at the ‘“tent, at about 5:30 in the afternoon »»«> didn't end until around I a.m. The gir ’ e night on campus, and were ire*/'«break- fast in Brody Hall tie fore heading • t Maple Valley's varsity girls' soccer team shows off its milk mustaches during its pho­ toshoot in the high school gymnasium. need for good health.” “According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines. Americans of all activity levels over the age of nine should include 3 servings of low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products in their diet every day. 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SIGN ON BONUS! Excellent wages & benefits. CDL-A; 1 year exp. OTR positions. Call Jim 402­ 533-2030 or 402-278-1132. GENERAL LABORER: JOB includes lifting and stacking lumber. Full-time, perma­ nent employment,- benefits. Apply in person at Quality Hardwoods, Inc., 39o E. Main St., Sunfield, MI. Can­ didates must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. Quality Hardwoods supports a drug-free work­ place. No phone calls please. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: �Pag« 12 ’ Tburpd^y. Aprrf 3. 2014 — The Hastings Banner — _ Saxon vaulters tops at Hillsdale I he Sa'OH lx’k‘ vaullers an? off Io n *-’reat ’“tason Sh>'!:l’,cr ,n"" !he \;,rsit> M*’ v hk! ,cani and ’r,n t,oPP’ns In)ni k rH’ team e«wh won their event at the Hdltlak Charger Preview indoors at the niTnnann Center Thursday. The Mh went h’8her (han lhe ucck ht! indoor meet hosted by Grand Valley < । * Um'ersity. In lhe Dis ision I and II com­ ’ ;,t Hilldale College Thursday. Slaughter won the bo)s’ event by clearing the bar at 12 feet 6 inches. Goggins upped her own school record in the event bx I foot 9 inches. dealing 8 9. Hastings boys’ team was (he only team to have three guys clear the opening height, with Miguel Arjona ninth nt 9-6 and Sam Johnson 11 th at 8-6. Thomapple Kellogg was the only other team wilh more than one guy to clear the bur. with Kyle Kraus seventh at 10-0 and Kyle Krvy tenth at 9-0. There were a handful of other runner-up finishes for the athletes from Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg. Hastings had two guys in the top four in (he high jump, with Caleb Engle second at 5-10 and Brody Madden fourth at 5-8. Teammate James Avery was tied for tenth al 5;3. Johnson was the runner-up in lhe 800-metcr nm with a time of 2 minutes 7.58 seconds. The Thornapple Kellogg boys’ team’s Ione runner-up was David Walter, who was second twice He finished the 16<X)-nietcr run in 442 58 and the 3200-mcter run in 10:17.95. He was about two seconds behind Grand Ledge’s Michael Bullin in each of those dis­ tance races. Walter’s teammate Luke Noah * as eighth in the 3200 (11:17.72). TK also had lhe team of Brandon Boonstra, Caleb Sabri, Brandon Dollaway and Walter Place third in the 4x400-meter relay in 3:47.66. Hastings* foursome of Arjona, Johnson. Jacob Miller and Slaughter was sev­ enth in that race in 3:52.50. . In the day's other relay race, the Sprint Medley Relay. Hastings had lhe team ol Avery. Keagan Harvalh. Jake Dalman and Johnson seventh in 4:03.28. I K’s other top ten finishes came from Sabri . who was ninth in the 200-mcter dash (24 20 seconds) and tenth in lhe 60-meter dash (7.33). IK and Hastings both had solid perform­ ances in lhe girls' sprints. TK’s Fiona Shea was fourth in lhe 60 with a time of 8.14 sec­ onds and third in the 200 in 26.98. Hastings’ Maddie Solmes was eighth in lhe 60 in 8.27 and 12th in the 200 in 28.58. In the 400-meter dash, TK’s Tay lor Ward was third in 1:04.37, and the Saxons' Brittany Blair was fifth in 1:06.83. Hie TYojans’ lop finish came in the 4x400rncler relay, w here the team of Shea, Ward. . h.-ster <»iul Tannah Adgate * ehssa Wtm 4.24,35. Hastings was sixth (ioggin*** Grace Anna K*da....... .. S,’llnes f"",h",g 4* 34 OH ‘ n’ ' . , „ eood day. also placing thud in ‘"’ n in 2:3-1.01. Both TK and Ik TOO meter n jn (||e )cn |() (ha| "“1'7? had wo, P iiw WjnPbrecl), was ?. U heS:'c'z i iust behind TK’s Adgate (eiphth'i.S-il.^) »,,d Janic Noah (nin,h 2:45.34) \ ’ . . , 1 n Troian were neck and neck sixth i„ 5" <K and lUMUigs TnsmStraube seventh 5:46-4'■ « wol‘d "dd “ sixth-place ..me of 12:4101 ,n ,hc 3200’ TiHhe Sprint Medley Relay the TK team of Autumn Zwyghiuzen. Ja"'c N°»h. Ward and Shea was fifth in “nd <>e Hm. mgs tea... of Abby Czinder. Lynlee Cotton. Kendall and Bosnia was.5”!h 4 40’*9f In the field. TK had Ma™a Del.oop f fourth in the shot pul ' ■’1 ’’ • Jiin'e Noah fourth in the high jump (4-10) and I lolly Dahlke filth in the long jump (15-1.5). Hastings got a top ten fin,sh from Emily Westen, in the high jump, as she was ninth clearing 4-6. Hastings athletes Erin Goggins (left) and Jason Slaughter each won their re p live competition in the pole vault Thursday at the Hillsdale Charger Preview. Slaug cleared 12-6 and Goggins 8-9, breaking her own indoor pole vault school record. Valley’s Roscoe joins Michigan coaches Hall of Fame by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The highlights of a more than 20 year coaching career for Don Roscoe were not lift­ ing trophies or walking out onto the surface of the Silverdome for the Stale Championship game. The highlights were far less glamorous and far more important. Roscoe was inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame Saturday, March 22. Roscoe was an assistant football coach at Maple Valley High School for 21 yeans before retir­ ing from coaching at the high school in 2008 along with long-time friend and Lion head coach Guenther Mittelstaedl who was induct­ ed in 2001. During Roscoe’s 21 years on lhe sidelines, lhe Maple Valley varsity was 157-58, quali­ fied for lhe statu playoffs 13 times, won ten league championships, put together winning streaks of 27 games and 25 games, finished the regular season undefeated five times, won two regional titles and made it to the state championship game at lhe Pontiac Silverdome in 1997 where it finished as the state runner-up. Roscoe said impacting lives was the most special pan of coaching for him. and the most special times were the first three seasons he coached football at Maple Valley when he got to coach his son Brandon on the varsity. MHSFCA Historian Jack Carlson relayed this story from Roscoe as he introduced him at the Hall of Fame Banquet in Ann Arbor. "I not only love my son. but 1 have always liked him also.” read Carlson. Don Roscoe “Coaching gave me a chance to be near him as he developed as a man and to cheer him on. I have forgotten most of our w ins. Someday I hope to forget the losses, but I’ll never forget looking through lhe facemask into the sweaty, grimy face of my son and see­ ing lhe heart and soul of a great young man.’’ Brandon wasn’t the only "great young man.” Roscoe got to coach at the Valley. "Coaching also has given me a platform,” Roscoe said. "It not only brought people into my life, it gave me a platform from which I Michigan High School Football Coaches Association 2014 Hall of Fame inductees are joined by MHSFCA representa­ tives and Michigan football coach Doug Nussmeier at the Hall of Fame Banquet in Ann Arbor Saturday. The group included (front from left) Rick Bailey, Tim Baker, Robert Dexter, Denny Barnes, Denny Keck. Randy Lark, (back) Kelly Luplow (MHSFCA President), Ryan Oshnoch (for Greg Oshnoch), Jack Luettke, Jim Meerman, Don Roscoe. Darrel Schumacher, Jay Stielstra, Dave Taylor, Drake Wilkins, Nussmeier (keynote speaker from the University of Michigan), Chuck Ritter (MHSFCA Hall of Fame Chair), Jack Carlson (MHSFCA Historian) and Richard Harris (MHSFCA Chaplan). could hopefully impact the lives of others. All of us. every man and woman in this room, we influence people we impact people. We do so negatively, we do so neutrally, and we can do so positively. I hope that in the Valley I’ll be remembered as somebody who made a posi­ tive impact not only on football players, but on athletes of all kinds, on students, on fami­ lies. and on the community as a whole. "Valley was not blessed with a lot of big kids, or a lot of fast kids, or even a lot of smart kids, but we have a lot of great kids, that if you asked them to run through a wall you didn’t have to ask them again. They would do it for you.” Roscoe was one of 14 members inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday, a class which also included Rick Bailey from Reading. Tun A. Baker from Constantine, Denny Barnes from Montague. Robert H. Dexter Jr. from Whittemore Prescott, Denny Keck from Gull Lake, Randy Lark ot Alma, Jack Luettke t rom Ottawa Lake-Whiteford, Jim Meerman from Coopersville. Greg Oshnock from Lakeview, Darrel Schumacher from Northville. Jay Stielstra from Ann Arbor High/Ann Arbor Pioneer. Dave lay lor from Muskegon and Drake D. Wilkins Sr. from Madison Heights Madison. Roscoe was happy to be joined by his fam­ ily. his wife, son and daughter, members of the Maple Valley community, as well as friends and peers. Coaches were important to Roscoe from an early age. "In a lot of ways (coaching) saved my life as a kid. coaching shaped my life as a teenag­ er, and coaching has sweetened my life as an adult.” said Roscoe. His junior high coach Dar Wiler was a father figure to Roscoe, helping fill the hole left by an absent, alcoholic father. "He came along side of me. put his arm around me, nnd that’s the first lime 1 ever remember a man doing that, and he gave me a hug. Dar had a great smile and he taught me that a man doesn’t have lo be angry, a man doesn’t have to cuss and swear, and taught me that a man could show affection.” Wiler taught Roscoe the basics of football. and junior varsity coaches Earl Holcomb and Jim Isaacson and Battle Creek Springfield varsity coaches Dick Stephens (a hall of fame member) and Wayne Chapman added to those basics. Roscoe was send ng as a cross country coach when Maple Valley head coach Mitlelslaedt asked him to coach along side him. He called the group of coaches al Maple Valley, which also included Chris Ricketts. Gary St. Onge, Marty Martin and Kevin Stewart, a band of brothers. "We were dear friends for over two decades,” said Roscoe. "We shared life, we shared laughter like so many of you. and we’ve got just some great memories together and I respect all of those guys.” Roscoe is currently a pastor al Grace Community Church in Nashville. He has served as a pastor and jouth pastor for 40 years. • Among those he thanked for the hall of fame honor and for supporting him during his coaching was Jesus, who he called "my great­ est, best coach you could ever have.” LHS rally a goal short at Ionia Die thin) time was the chami for lhe Vikings. Lakewood got firsl varsil* 8irls soccer game ot the season in. after two cancellations. Monday at Ionia- l he host Bulldogs came out s'rong in ,he second half, and held on for a 3­ 2 victory . “I walk away from,his 8amc knosvmg a hi­ de more about'Ihis learn and this should help “s determine where the lew changes in our 'ine-up should be." said Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales. Gonzales al«> learned that thetv .sapart of his regular routine that he docsn l want to lor­ * :. . II(y normal speech about Che imXrtaiiee of) the find five minutes of a game, a half, and lhe last five minutes of a game and after a goal is scored,” Gonzales said. The Bulldogs scored a pair of goals in lhe first tour minutes of the second half, after controlling the ball for much of lhe first half. I hey would trail lhe rest of the game. Mallory Durham scored Lakewood’s first goal of the season, cutting lhe deficit in half with 27:13 left lo play. She made a nice run and collected a pass from Ali Fetterman, scor­ ing on a shot from inside the 18. Ionia bumped its lead back to two goals with 11:48 lo play. Gonzales was pleased with lhe way his girls continued to battle against the Bulldogs. Jennifer Briggs scored the Vikings’ final goal, knocking in the rebound off a shot from Durham after a scramble in front of lhe Ionia net. Gonzales said his defenders led lhe conta­ gious effort in lhe second half, a group that included Madi Neustifler, Alli Fetterman and Danielle Kosten. Kosten had 24 saves in goal "We kepi up the pressure till the end, but just couldn’t get one or two more in.” said Gonzales. 'Lhe Viking coach was also pleased with the effort from Courtney Sanborn and Briggs and said that the couple freshmen on the team good a gixxl look at the speed of a varsity game and he expects them to contribute soon Ukewocd is off now until a trip to Lansinn Eastern April 14 after spring break. " � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-04-10.pdf 99e82f0a26335f023b9c6b7d54698bbe PDF Text Text *n superintendent । narrowed to five The power and promise of youth See Eflitoriijl on Page 4 ;ee Story on Page 3 Spring spot*s teams previe'*'4 See Stories on Pages —lawimmi ui u 1mu jj»ni .................... , 1 /‘,/ , ' 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C S State St ■3s;",9sm'^058.7954 Has 1 ANNER Thursday. April 10.2014 ‘ VOLUME 161. No. 15__ PRICE 75C_ Hastings grad will return to lead the district Gift basket ftindraiser . will benefit Meals on Wheels • I A spaghetti supper Friday, April II. at die Barry County Commission on Aging will kick off the beginning of a silent auction that will run through Saturday. May 17. at the Meals on Wheels Walkathon. Individuals, businesses and groups have assembled gift baskets, many with themes, for a silent auction to benefit Meals on Wheels. Barry' County COA is located at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, and prosjiectivc bidders are invited to stop in to see the baskets and place bids For more information, call Colleen Acker. 269-948-4856. j County Democrats to meet Saturday 1 The Barry County Democrats will meet Saturday. April 12, nt 9 a m. at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. 7he hall is at the intersection of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Fresh Food Initiative location changed for April 16 Due to events at First United Methodist Church in Hastings Wednesday. April 16. the Hastings Fresh Food Initiative distribution will be at the Church of the Nazarene, 1716 N. Broadway. The Fresh Food Initiative will be back at the First United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 23. Call Barry County United Way. 269­ 945-4010, for more information. by* Sandra Ponsctlo Staff Writer The Hastings Area School System Board of Education unanimously voted to oiler the dis­ trict’s superintendent post to 1975 Hastings High School graduate Carrie (Sorby) Duils. who currently sen es as the assistant superin­ tendent of student achievement for the Weld Rc-8 Schools in Fort Lupton, Colo. During a special meeting Thursday evening, the Hastings board also authorized its president. Jon Hart, to enter into contract negotiations with Duits. In a telephone interview Tuesday after­ noon, Duits said she is excited about being selected to assume leadership of the district. “I can’t »«'" she Mid- “lMy husband. Tom. and 11 arc 'er> !,aPPy <» go back to Hastings and do the things «c love to do for me that is leading schools and the district forward in a positive distnc! to ensure anti increase student achievement.’ Earlier in the week, a site visit team com­ prised of two board members, a district admin­ istrator, a Hastings Education Association rep­ resentative and a member of the community visited the Weld Rv-K School District and another similar team visited the Coopersville Public School System where Peter Bush, the other finalist in the superintendent search, cur­ rently senes as high schcxM principal. Board Trustee Donna Garrison, who was a member of the site visit team that visited Fort Lupton, said Duits not only fulfilled the qual­ ities listed in the candidate profile, which the board compiled at the beginning of the search process, but also fit the district's vision of per­ sonalizing education so all students are inspired to achieve and empowered to suc­ ceed. “She models achievement and success for learners ol all ages,” Garrison said, listing strengths as an achiever, planner, team­ builder, champion and innovator that came about through Duits’ site visit. “Those are things we heard repeatedly with the groups that we met with.” Garrison said. “In our visit, we found consistent and genuine by Constance Chceseman Staff Writer County Baird Vice Chair Jim DeYoung asked that the agenda item allowing the regis­ ter of deeds to hire a new abstractor be removed from Tuesday’s consent agenda in order to discuss the specifics of the request. z\ revised budget increase to allow the early hire of a new' abstractor in the register of deeds office, originally placed under the con­ sent agenda for approval, was requested at last week’s meeting by Barb Hurless, register of deeds. Hurless had requested an increase of S9.723 to her budget to allow the still-unhired new abstractor to be hired prior to the depar­ ture Missy Weyerman, who is retiring. Hurless had asked for a two-month buffer io hire and train the new abstractor. Commissioners questioned the request by Hurless, unhappy with the compensation amount and the length of time requested for the training. A compromise, suggested by Board Chair Joyce Snow during last week’s meeting, trimmed down the request, with a motion to approve a 10-day budget increase of approximately 56.093 for training, rather than the 59 days originally requested by Hurless. Tuesday,' the county board trimmed the request further and limited the compensation tor the position to not exceed $6,000. The length of time for training remained at 10 days. The removal of the item from this week’s consent agenda was prompted by the 6-1 approval ot the revised request during last week’s meeting, with Craig Stolsonburg .sub­ mitting nay vol?. { . DeYoung and Brn (kiger said requests that are not approved unanimously during board actions should not be placed on the consent agenda but rather should be discussed and issues hammered out during the "items for consideration’ portion of the weekly meeting. Stolsonburg concurred with DeYoung and Geiger on the issue. Also requested by Geiger was the removal and discussion on the authorizing of the pay­ ment to Calhoun County for housing of Barry County inmates. Geiger asked the item be removed from Tuesday’s consent agenda, until the board could discuss why the bill was submitted so late for payment. Discussion ensued, identifying the need for consistent See BOARD, page 3 u whe<hcr <4>en buru- *' Lotted II'-" II lhe messaj-c jngts J/errrolt . c permitted, called „.ys open b..n» h g Minc pb,w will be . ...uherobu'Huu- wdl number and iaN*J1 • s ofx.n burning occur. If dte. . jav, individuals is not permtff«c * shoUfd cal) back seeking a burn JK ch:Vtgcd. after weather ______ See SUPERINTENDENT, page 3 Cozying to Alana Rattier, 5, ot Woodland, tinds a comfortable spot tor lunch at Bob King Park's TangleTown in Hastings Wednesday afternoon. Temperatures in the 50s and mostly sunny skies Wednesday made it a perfect picnic day at the park for families who stayed in Michigan during spring break week. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) Damaged fence removed from Riverside Cemetery In an effort to ease the process of get­ ting information regarding an open bum pernut bi Barry County, several fire departments arc joining forces to have one telephone number to call. 269-205-R510 * Thornapplc Township Emergency Service- will continue to issue bum Permits for Thomapple Township. Yankee Springs township and the por1 irvinu Township it <nes. For j won or in mt 1 ’ Q bum ixrnnrt m thest areas, call .69- * vision statement. . “We heard from each group what a caring and collaborative innovator Dr. Duits is, how’ passionate she is about seeing students be successful and that she has the knowledge and skills to lead and inspire others to be a part ot making that happen,” said Garrison. “She is ready and has done everything needed to become superintendent. She has an especially deep knowledge and understanding of County board modifies abstractor agreement Call for burn permit before lighting fire i»/«<fcnU in A-iy"a r'’wn!,h'PR . Lrved by Bellevue Fire which i* ■ hi j ll. j]?. Departineui- *'•' 76i3<?62 will heai » recorded menage responses across several themes and across diverse groups, including characteristics an traits which arc directly aligned with our mis­ sion statement as well as’ our profile and A severely damaged portion of the fence that bordered Riverside Cemetery on the south side of West State Road (left! was recently removed, put into storage and the 9r°und filled and graded (right) until the Riverside Cemetery Advisory Committee and hS' °LHas?in9.8de«de whether the fence, which once encircled the Barry County Courthouse, should be repaired renlaced or removed and preserved and put to use in another location. Mike Snyder a member of the cemetery advisory committee and he Barry County Historical Societv said discussions about the fence are part a mas­ ter plan for the cemetery. That plan is being developed by the committee and city staff. A public hearing will be held before the Hastings City Council adopts a master plan for �Pinwheels are reminder that preve|lt,ng’ . Aoni *<»•20,4 ~ Ha,rl‘n9s Banner Pepe 2 ~ Thura^_______________ ... aFfTER bridge in child abuse is a community challenge ra P***RRY county Gerald Stein NORTH WEST ♦:A8 2 V: K 9 3 K54 ♦: 8 7 6 5 ♦: Q 10 95 4 V:QJ8 ♦:QJ ♦: r\ 3 2 east SOUTH: ♦: K 7 6 3 V:542 ♦: 8 6 ♦: K Q J 4 4: J V: A 10 7 6 ♦: A 1097 3 2 ♦: 10 9 Dealer: North Vulnerable: Both Lead: 4f East Pass Pass North 14 Pass West Pass South 1NT One no trump contracts show up with great regularity in the bridge bidding world. With North opening the 5-card major with 12 high card points and one length point, there is no point in going further when South responds I NT with nine high card points and two length points in the diamond suit. With just over half of the points in the deck between their two hands, South is content to play in no trump for a part score after hearing about spades, the suit she is short in. With not much to go on from the bidding. West selected the 4f, hoping to set up the Kf for a trick later on. Did you notice that West avoided leading a spade or a heart? Perhaps a club lead might have been a better lead with four of them. South suneyed the dummy, thanking partner as always. Making her plan. South counted three sure tricks with the AV, the Af, and the All of the rest of the tricks would have to be promoted to make the 1 NT contract. South called for the Qf and won the trick in the dummy for trick number one. Leading the next was a shrewd move for South as she knew that those diamonds could be set up with a 3-2 split in the diamond suit. The percentage for that split is 68 percent and would provide extra tricks if it worked. South used the A^ to be in her hand to lead another diamond. When both East and West played a diamond. South knew that the split was as expected.' Her lOf lost to the Kf, but the diamonds were all set up. A small club from the West hand was won by the North hand with the A*£ for the third trick. Leading the QV, South planned to promote heart tricks as well and let the QV ride all the way to the West hand. West won with the KV. Taking the A4 next was West’s next move, but she failed to continue the spade suit. Instead, she shifted to a heart, and South won the trick with the JV for their fourth trick. Another heart from the board to the AV in the South hand was won for the fifth trick. The 10V had also been promoted and became the sixth winner for South. Once in her hand, South was able to play the three promoted diamonds for nine total tricks in no trump. A club to the East gave the East/West team the last trick with the Q4». Will) nine tricks, did North/South miss a game in no trump? That is doubtful, since East/West missed out on taking the and several club tricks. The defense was a bit lax on this hand, allowing North/South to score 100 points and a top board on those playing the same hand with 100%. That suggests that no other team was able to match what this North/South team was able to accomplish. What are the takeaways for this hand? A frequent bid in bridge is the opener bidding at the onedevei, and the responder, not finding a fit together, places the contract at 1NT. Making a plan to take seven tricks through counting the sure winners first and then planning on how to promote a long suit was a success story' on this hand. In this case. South took a good look at the eight diamonds and saw the potential of winning extra tricks, knowing that the typical split would be 3-2. a 68% likelihood. In this hand, that is exactly what happened, and South took her losing diamond as early as she could and saved an entry back into her hand. Playing in no trump at the one level is a bid that will come up frequently in your bridge hands. Be ready to count the winners, look for ways to promote long suits, and hope that the defenders are a bit lax. You may end up with extra tricks and extra points if you do. **♦♦♦ Bridge Notes: Another Learn Bridge in a Day? Seminar is planned for Saturday, May 3. 2014 at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center. A five-hour seminar is planned for those who have always wanted to leam bridge, or for those who want to review and investigate the latest changes in the bridge world. If interested, sign up at the Community Education office by calling 269 948-4414. »*»♦* (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycourityinichigan.blogspot.com) Call anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 iJMSi REPRESENTATIVE JUSTIN AM ASH Members of the GFWC-Hastings Women s Club and Friends sharing the message that communities need to help prevent child abuse include (from left) Kathy LaVictor, Sharon Russell, Nola Edwards, Sue Grey, Donna Brown. Nora Gaugier, Gloria Kelley and Bonnie Hummell pose near the spray plaza in downtown Hastings. The blue and white pinwheel gardens sprouting in Barry County and in cities throughout the United States this month are intended to remind people that preventing child abuse is a community challenge. The Family Support Center is Barry County’s specially designated child abuse pre­ vention council and has been offering pro­ grams to address the problem for more than 25 years. The Family Support Center recently wel­ comed die Barry Great Start Parent Coalition. Safe Harbor Children’s Assessment Center and the General Federation of Women’s ClubsHastings Chapter to join the pinwheels for pre­ vention public awareness project in April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month, .Recent studio? shqpfthat the cost of child abuse and neglect to individuals and society is more far reaching than previously thought Carol Jones Du yer, president of the Family Support Center. Studies have measured the long-term impact of the adverse childhood experiences on people. Specifically, the stud­ ies have looked at seven categories of adverse childhood experiences: psychological, physi­ cal or sexual abuse; violence against mothers; or living with household members who were substance abusers, mentally ill or suicidal or ever in prison Adults who experienced four or more categories of these experiences as children were found to have dramatically higher chances of suffering from alcoholism, drug abuse and depression, and health chal­ lenges such as heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, skeletal fractures and liver dis­ ease. said Jones Dwyer. Family and community provide the physi­ cal, social and emotional environment in which children live and grow. "We know that mental illness, domestic violence and substance abuse interfere with a person’s capacity to parent," said Jones Dwyer. "We also know that poverty and unemployment elevate the risk of child mal­ treatment. So does teen pregnancy. So our job in preventing child abu.se - the community’s job in preventing child abuse — is to ensure that our high-risk families are connected to the many resources that the Family Support Center and other community organizations have available." Members of the Safe Harbor Assessment Center/Family Support Center, Hastings Women’s Club and prosecutor's office spreading the word about child abuse preven­ tion include (front row, from left) Michelle Martin, Heather Cooper, Donna Brown, Lori Antkoviak, Karen Jousma, Mary Chapman, (back) Marci McCoy and Julie Nakfoor Pratt. In Michigan, the rate of children in a family investigated for abuse or neglect rose by 41 per­ cent between 2005 and 2012, jumping from 64 children of every 1,000 to 90 out of 1,000. Barry County’s numbers are a little bit worse than the statewide average, said Karen Jousma, executive director of the Family Support Center, but some numbers found by the most recent Kids Count in Michigan are encouraging. "When children do need to be removed temporarily from their parents, Barr)' County is doing a pretty good job of providing sup­ port to extended family members, so the chil­ dren can remain with relatives. And the Family Support Center is committed to strengthening our program that brings direct one-on-one counseling to parents and to con­ tinue and strengthen collaborations with other agencies providing family support." Residents are encouraged to consider how they, too, can help prevent child abuse in Barry County the next time they drive by one of blue and white pinwheel gardens in Hastings. For more information on how to help this effort, call Jousma at the Family Support Center. 269-945-5439 ~TH Does Justin Amash’s voting record represent you? Bizarre Vote #15 Amash Voted Against Sanctions on Russia concem Putin wHHake over Ukraine "on Fr^ there is 27, 2014, the U.S. House voted to incr2a^y’ M.?rch on Russia, support free and fair election^ in iHct,9ns Pinwheels Fo Prevention Garden FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER DP UAPRY COUNTY & SAFE HARUOR CHILDREN'S ASSESSMENT CENTER "Ukraine Act" Ron r=n (less thanSupport 5% of House voted 3'2^4 http://derk.house.gov/evs/20l4n/%)li1j, o Legislative description: http://www.gop.gov/bill/u3/2/hr4278 "“paid FOR BY ■ ...... I 1 IS FOR_CONGRggg —, Highlighting bizarro, out of touch votes cast by Justin Amash. Visit www.StopAmash.com for details. j Hastings Women’s Club and prosecutor's c chelle Martin, Heather Cooper, Donna Brown, oor Pratt �10. 201 r,APnl 1 The Hastings Banner — Thursday SUPERINTENDENT, continued from page 1 instruction and * . Lupton site visit Garrison Mid comprised of Garrison, team members. Goebel. Jon I Ian and Kristen I auMug • wirtl (he groups ‘Tom and I are so excited to be able to come and give back and serve the community and schools that gave us such an amazing start. We leel a real connection to the community.” ■"V7 aid 'he was impressed with Duits’ . * *s ph n in educational leadership and “n^ltudies ftumlhe University of Denver. “Iltl shows she has depth and diligence in the profession.” M«d Casc “Wilh her creden­ tials. she could probably go anywhere and have multiple opportunities ... but, she chose Hastings: she chose us. Not only is she vested here- she owns a home here and has family and friends here; but. she made her district a model for the state of Colorado, and 1 want people here to know that I really think she could make Hastings a model for the Mate of Michigan...” Hart said he had 10 pages of positive notes from the site visit. “I am not someone that takes notes too lightly.” he said. "1 expected a good visit, and it was a great visit.” Goebel agreed with the comments of others on the site visit team. After board trustee Rob Longstreet made the motion to offer the position to Duits and allow Hart to enter into contract negotiations with Duits on the board’s behalf, the other board members had an opportunity to express their opinions before the vote. “We have two good candidates, and I think one candidate stands above, out of those two.” said Trustee Dan Patton. “Dr. Duits, for me personally, is that candidate.” Patton said Duits’ experience mentoring teachers will be an asset to the district. “I think she is a teacher among teachers,” he said. Trustee Kevin Beck said that throughout the search process, he was ready to begin again with a new pool of candidates, if the board was not find a candidate it supported 100 percent; but, with Duits, he didn’t think that would be necessary “She has a strong track record of success. She has a vision and leadership style which will be successful,” he said. “I truly believe she will lead our district forward. I do think she is a collaborative innovator with the abil­ ity to inspire and drive positive change.” “What I liked about Dr. Duits is she wants to be here,” said Trustee Louis Wierenga Jr. “She wants to work with us. She already has a residence in the district, so we don’t have to worry about an event like we had a couple of months ago.” The board began its search after former superintendent Todd Geerlings submitted his resignation to lhe board Monday. Nov. 25, . I i : i Carrie Duits I saying he intended to resign Dec. 31. 2013, because he had accepted a position as lhe principal of Muskegon Catholic Central High School. Geerlings said that, in part, the deci­ sion was based on his inability to sell his home in Muskegon. “One of the things I don’t think I can over­ state is that every individual that we talked to talked about what a caring and compassionate person that [Duits] is — that she knows, even w ith all the staff in lhe (Colorado] district, she knows something aboui them; she builds rela­ tionships,” said Garrison. “Building and keeping trust is a very important part of how she moves organizations forward, and I am looking forward to getting to know her, and her getting to know us.” Board Secretary Vai Slaughter agreed with her fellow boani members’ assessment of Duits, as did Longstreet, who said that he believed the board had several good candi­ dates from which to chose and added. “I am extremely excited about the direction we are going.” The second site visit team, comprised of Wierenga, Mike McCann, Slaughter. Tim Berlin and Tom Wilt, visited Coopersville and reported that they thought Bush was a very capable candidate who could sen e the district well. “With Dr. Duits. Carrie, we are going to have a 24/7, 365 superintendent — someone from Hastings, knows Hastings and will be a very positive, energetic force to help us sus­ tain and create even additional momentum moving our school district forward into the future,” said Hart. During the phone interview Tuesday after­ noon. Duits said she was impressed with the board, the teachers, staff and the Hastings community during die interview process. “The real turning point for me was when I asked the board about their current points of pride and was excited when they said they were proud of their staff, students, teachers and lhe community,” she said. “It’s critical that the board believe in the schools. “I met w ith a lot of groups during the sec­ ond round of interviews, and when I met with the staff, 1 could there was an increase data ... .• - ' •. i I ■ Delton Kellogg chooses five candidates for superintendent by Constance Cheeseman Stuff Writer The Delton Kellogg Board of Education has invited five candidates to interview to replace retiring Superintendent Paul Blacken. Gary Rider, regional president of the Michigan Leadership institute, who has been hired as a consultant for lhe district said 19 people applied for the position. The board chose the five candidates during a special meeting Thursday. April 3. The interview' schedule will begin Monday, April 14, with the following can­ didates: • 5 p.m. — Rick Heitmcyer. superintend­ ent, Buckley Community Schools. • 6:15 p.m. — Roche LaVictor, middle school principal, Plymouth-Canton Community School. • 7:30 p m. — Ric Seager. director of school improvement and assessment, Kalamazoo Public Schools. April 15: • 5:45 p.m. — Terri Mileski. superin­ tendent, Concord Community Schools. • 7 p.m. — Christina Fenely, director of instruction and high school principal. Union City Community Schools. All interviews will lake place at Delton Kellogg High School Second-round interviews will be April 22 to 24. Site visits, if necessary, will be April 30. The board hopes to make a selec­ tion from candidates May 5, and anticipates a July 1 start date for the new superintend­ ent. During Thursday’s meeting, lhe board also discussed the importance of feedback from parents, students, staff and the com­ munity during the process, and began to develop interview’ questions. “I am pleased with lhe pool of candidates and the five invitees,” said Rider, “The board was very deliberate in their review of lhe applications and did a great job of com­ ing to consensus on how to proceed. Thev felt they had a large number of qualified candidates and found it difficult to pare the field down. 'Die public is invited to all interviews and is strongly encouraged to attend. Public feedback will be invited afier each inter­ view. Collaboration needs dialogue, not chance, says education leader by Shari Carney Stuff Writer • • the Dialogue was the topic Co.n^ngonhefourth scssion <)f a six*part March p]an an(j ]ead (he Education series t°^cvelT/ Matters Netw Network is sponsored Education ^ornrnunity Foundation. A by the 0arT>nf community leaders, cducacross^lon. owncrs has been meeting lore and bus*nf' f the n'work (k,ohersince tlw J"unt^e down the journey to cte"As we conunu s>.slem for atinc a community ■ Ji;nts j am .struck ducatore. P^9%hougl..>ul cldik-ra- Collaboration does not happen by chance, facilitator Patrice Martin reminded the partic­ ipants. adding that it has to be defined: prac­ ticed and demonstrated. *1 Manin elaborated in a follow-up interview. ,n •„ hVg0?' ’ • U 10 crea,e "" ‘••nvironWh' ±W* °r ,ranrfom”<i™al change. When addressing an issue as complex and inulti dimcns'onal as education, one of the biggest challenges is to ensure a shared under­ standing of the issue and all of its contribution factors, said Martin. "This grotlp of ab e. passionate advocates for change, is on a path ot exploration and discovery toward th-u shared understanding. The ultimate datin' f i rn»numc calC bv administrators, ttven'o<h^^^-r.,dK.s lion will shape lhe future storv nf . i • throuohn..! ik . u. 7. ory education throughout the Barry County community " 0"l L comrrtun’0 . lifelong educational ,eaChe hose pa^i»n 'Srp DkecKir Bonnie idems whose p BCF » ..MosI opportuniue • .o|)()W.up «gv| Hifdreih m • tll(. coni ' clM|vcrsa. excitmg 10 " .. into so"' ,kcd at lhe door." involved and « 5 c|,ec^ tions while leavmr b liduX Mature NcX'may’eall"^^ BOARD, continued from page * indicating improvcinen «n sludcnl achjcVc ment,” said Duits. • c Is me they have been doing a lot of good things for kids, cvcn when (hey are understaffed COmpnn,d |o where I come from. Duits said she also wax impressed with the number of community members who look part in and observed the search and interview process. “There is a lot of positive energy,” she said “The board believes in the schools, the staff believes in the kids, and the diMrjcl js pdrl of a community that believes m them all. It is an ideal setting. “Yes, there is work to be done; and, yes, we will march toward improvement together,” said Duits. “1 work well in a le.lfn bcning and there are already multiple levels of teams ready to move forward. I am thrilled with the opportunity. “I said it before during (he interviews. Tom and I arc so excited to be able to come and give back and serve the community and schools that gave us such an amazing start,” she said. “We feel a real connection to the community.” . After the board unanimously approved lhe motion to hire Duits. members of the audi­ ence were given an opportunity to express ' “She is ready and has done everything needed to become superintendent. She has an especially deep knowledge and understanding of instruction and achieving excellence." Donna Garrison. HAS Board Trustee views on the decision. While retired Hastings teacher Cindy Wilcox supported the board’s choice, Wade Dakin, did not. “I wish the new superintendent — if she accepts the position, w hich I think she will — nothing but the best,” he said. ”... However, my bottom line up front is I don’t think you selected the best candidate. Having sat through the entire interviews — to me there was clearly a front runner who emphasized lhe dynamic leader — and that was Mr. Bush. I saw nothing in lhe second interviews to dis­ miss that; I think, again, he shown superior dynamic leadership that 1 think this district needed, and will need in lhe future to keep leading us through the many issues that we have.” In an email Tuesday afternoon. HEA presi­ dent Wendi McCausey said lhe association supports the board’s selection. • McCausey said that tarty'in the superin­ tendent search process,'numbers of the HE/\ participated in a focus group and developed a list of characteristics they were looking for in lhe district's new leader, including solid char­ acter. strong w ork ethic, current knowledge of educational practice, evaluations, curriculum, professional development, technology, law. and school finance; communication, and direction or vision. “When I look back on this list, it is clear to me that what we were asking for is a teacher leader,” said McCausey. “We warned a person of high esteem having achieved that status on her own merits, who teaches yet desires to empower others to join her in her dynamic pursuit of improving instruction and educa­ tion. We wanted someone who through her knowledge, courage, and determination, ral­ lies others to join her team, stays committed, and collaboratively works toward the goal of improving teaching and learning wavering only to swerve around the roadblocks to her course, i.e. budgets, state and federal man­ dates. We wanted a lifelong learner who gains confidence in collaborating with their col­ leagues, assists their colleagues, and develops new strategies in a well funded, defined, organized, supportive culture. We wanted outof-the box creativity and coloring outside the lines. We wanted someone who can teach, lead and empower — not just manage. “From her interviews and her site visit, Carrie Duits fils what we wanted,” she said. “We look forward to working with her and helping her make Hastings Area Schools a ’leading, innovative, world-class’ school dis- > trict as she stated.” Duits earned a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from Western Michigan University in 1978; a master of education in instruction from Colorado State University in 1986; and a Ph.D. in educational policy stud­ ies from the University of Denver in 2003. Duits’ previous experience includes serv­ ing as principal, head of low’er school and clinical professor in Colorado. She also was a teacher in Colorado and Arizona, as well as in Mattawan. “Il’s been a long journey.” said Hart of lhe search process, which began in early December. “We had a very strong and deep field of candidates for our superintendent’s position; actually, 36 candidates, including a number of current superintend­ ents.” Hastings Middle School Principal Chris Cooley has been serving as the interim super­ intendent since Dec. 28, 2013. His interim contract extends until April 30; at that lime, the board has lhe option ,o extend his contract through June 30 at a cost of $434 per day. Duits is currently negotiating the terms of her contract and is not l() Project the exact date she will be able to assume responsibili­ ties as the new supenntendent of Hastings Area Schools. communications by the sheriff’s department and the county board, as well as, outlining the need for outside county entities (o submit invoices for payments in a timely manner. “1 want to make sure we all understand the miscommunication issues and resolve them for the future.” explained Geiger. He noted that the procedures for submitting invoices to the county for payment must be followed by outside entities, not just those within the county. “The miscommunications resulted in this invoice being submitted late.” “It is important for bills to be submitted in a timely manner,” added county administrator Michael Brown, pointing out that the invoice was first submitted in September 2013. "Eaton County sends the bills directly to us, but without the protection of an auditor, there is no way to verify them.” Brown alluded that Calhoun and Eaton counties must align themselves with Barry County procedures, already in place, for sub­ mitting invoices for payment and asked that lhe sheriff’s department inform the county board when bills are received. Snow added that in the future, two copies of the bills should be available for review. Brown, in his administrative report, said that due to scheduling conflicts and limited time in which to review, the strategic plan­ ning report, originally planned for submission to the county board during April 8 meeting, was postponed until May 27, to allow- for Nancy Ohle to finish the documents, after making soft changes requested to her, over the weekend. “These changes will need review before submission to the public,” said Brown. "We arc trying to gel this done, giving us lime io finish lhe documents. My apologies for the delay, but in the end, the results will be a bel­ ter document to present to lhe community.” Brown also noted that this work is being accomplished while the county is in the mid­ dle of its yearly audit by Walker, Fluke and Sheldon and that the fiscal analysis and fore­ cast report was now available and has been sent to lhe board members. • oW rtrnifl^cd In her chairpersonI the board and (or dvjsory positions were still u (Orrcct*‘,nS bO*1^ board, the community . ndvisor^ board, the community hc r(j -c and Commission on Ag»nc' unty •’ nf;on Geiger added that the ^7nuthortfat^ process of trying to secure kgaCen^ to move the county from rcgistry to Planning Region associate Northern Region registrymakinglb,s “The federal government . c I1Ced to easy. We are trying to eIi/n,n®soCiation thaj attend the meetings of the • ,dwatcr require us traveling to re-associ' Newaygo.” explained Geiger of11 ation attempts. . . . ^unsel Stolsonburg noted that the judrc sccurity had moved to suspend the citizen s badge procedures until they can be c < . |jc Resident Jack Miner spoke duringaft. comments, asking why the sheriff s ment was not in attendance to answer q tions on the outstanding Eaton County ’ and why audits were not enacted to fm cause for the delays. . “What’s going on here?” Miner asked the board. In other business, the board: • Approved the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program applications for James and Barbara Wickham for Section 23 of Carlton Township, sections 25 and 36 of Woodland Township, and approved Section 31, in Orangeville Township for Boersen Farm Properties. • Gave authorization for the 2013 Homeland Security Grant Program Intergovernmental Funding agreement with Van Buren County, including authorizing the chair and administrator io sign. • Approved the letter of understanding with the Barry County Courthouse Employees Association to change the health insurance waiting period from six months to 60 days to comply with requirements of the Affordable Care Act, and to update the 2014 Health insurance Appendix B-l, effective Jan. l.\ Hastings township will be site of upcoming state meetings by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The Hastings Charter Township Board learned at its April 8 meeting that the town­ ship will be the site of two events for elected officials throughout Michigan. Clerk Anita Mennell said the slate will host a clerk workshop at Hastings Charter Township [Jail, w ith 70 participants expected, Friday, April 25, The workshop was original­ ly slated to be at lhe former library, but due to scheduling conflicts, it was moved to the township hall. Trustee Keith Murphy announced that lhe next Michigan Townships Association meet­ ing and dinner will be at Charlton Park June 17, al 6:30 p.m. Mennell added that lhe ballot bags will be certified Thursday, April 10. as is done every four years. She said contract cemetery work has been completed, with a final bill of $1,200 submitted to the township for remov­ ing downed tree limbs and repairing broken headstones. The repair work involved heavy equipment to lift and replace broken stones and reattach with epoxy. “We should revisit the cemetery drives at this time.” suggested Murphy. “They need some attention.” Township Supervisor Jim Brown gave an update to the recycling program, saying'' the recycling trailer project is proceeding, albeit slowly. A trailer purchased last month, was recently transported to a Grand Rapids busi­ ness to be retrofitted with recycling fixtures and components. Murphy told the board that the old Hastings City Bank clock at Chariton Park that was removed for repair last fall, is expected to be reinstalled May 24. The clock is to be restored to original condition, but upgraded with digitized mechanisms to extend its useful life. You Are Invited to a celebration of 38 years of dedicated service as Neil Gardner retires from the staff of Hastings City Bank! Friday, April 11,1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Hastings Branch . 150 West Court Street Cake and coffee will be served. Please join us and share your laughs and memories. �...., til -’O'4 POQO ■» Bannn, — C-see? The power of good ond the promise of youth prevail Age adds to mystery Sara Kinne was puzzled when she saw this raptor at her home in Irving Township. "It landed in my backyard, and I had no idea what it was? said Kinne. She grabbed a camera, took as many shots as she could, and then asked friends about the identity of the bird. The consensus: a young bald eagle. Staff from the DNR concurred. “I get a lot of wildlife roaming in the yard, but have a good feeling this might be the only time 1 will see an eagle,” said Kinne, who’s pleased she was able to get several photos. We're dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send k to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49058: or email ncwstfj-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when lhe photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Moose men mark 50 years Hastings- Banner Sept. 28, 1961 PLAN MOOSE ANNIVERSARY Wesley Hall (right), 328 W. Madison St., who w as a charter member of the Hastings Moose Lodge when it was formed a half­ century ago. and who has been a member all this time, will be among those honored at the 50th anniversary banquet of the lodge, which will be at 7 p.m. Saturday. A half-century of sen ice will be cited during the program at which state officers of the .Moose will be special guests. ?\lso in pic­ ture are George Swanson, secretary, and Al Dunn governor of the Hastings organiza­ tion. — Photo by Barth Have you met? Mary Chapman is the parent aide with the Family Support Center of Barry County, for­ merly known as the Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council. Chapman has been leaching parenting since 2001. Prior to this, she was a day care provider. Chapman majored in early childhood education at college, attending after becom­ ing a mom. She adopted two now-grown children from South Korea. Michael when he was 5 months old and Kayla at 9 months. A divorce a few years later, “rocked their world,” said Chapman who uses this person­ al experience to help other families in crisis. Most of the cases that cross Chapman’s desk arc with families whose children have been removed from lhe home, often due to substance abuse. “I’m one little piece of the puzzle.” said Chapman who collaborates with the Department of Human Services, and Child Protective Services on behalf ot families. For her dedication to children and her desire to create strong families Chapman has been chosen as a Bright Light in Barry County. Best advice ever received: “It’s normal to react abnormally to an abnormal situa­ tion.” Randy Hau&cn- about me: I drove semis, cross-country, for about seven years. A favorite movie: “Driving Miss Daisy.” They truly cared for each other. Advice fora high school graduate: Find your passion and pursue it as a career. Then you will enjoy life and be happy. If I won the lottery: 1 would provide for my children and for those less fortunate. So many have helped me. I would pay them back somehow. Person I most admire: My mom. I had a sister with cerebral palsy. 1 learned empathy and compassion from watching my mom care for her. Mom was a strong, self-sacri­ ficing woman. Favorite cartoon character: I really like Chip and Dale. Mary Chapman Favorite teacher: Mrs. White, my kindergarten teacher. She was kind and lov­ ing and made me feel safe. Kids need to feel safe. Something most people don’t know Each week. The Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We'll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun­ loving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell or any other reastm? Send infor­ mation to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058« or email news@j-adgraphics.com. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. j-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits 1 wonder how many tears were dropped by viewers of the media story on We need to acknowledge Myles Eckert, the 8-year-old Ohio youngster who gave lhe $20 he had just and support program found in a Cracker Barrel parking lot, anti-bullying-d'sahuge wrapped in a note he wrote, to a soldier societal problem. Bu he saw dining inside. Dear Soldier,” Eckert wrote to the news consumers, man dressed in fatigues. “My dad was a must realize that, for soldier. He s in heaven now. I found this every story of a bully, $20 in the parking lol when we got here. there are 10 more stones We like to pay it forward in my family. of friendship, support ano It s your lucky day! Thank you for your encouragement. We just service. Myles Eckert, a gold star kid.” Lt. Col. Frank Dailey of the Air need to make time to find National Guard, stationed near Toledo, them for ourselves. made sure not to let Eckert get away without providing his own appreciation to Myles for lhe service his dad, Sgt. Andy Eckert, provided his country before dying in combat in Iraq when with generalizations. Every one of the Myles, who never got to meet his father, high school volunteers could not help but was just 5 months old. Dailey also smile. Senior Justin Pinto had time to tell nie helped kick off a viral response to Myles’ heartfelt action, which has result­ about his intention to attend Hope ed in a groundswell of donations to College where he plans to play hockey. Snowball Express, an organization that We shared some hockey stories and his helps children whose parents died during excitement for what’s ahead. I left renewed in my hope for the quality ot military service. A Dallas-based investment firm. leadership we have coming — and for Highland Capital Management, immedi­ how badly we need young people like ately announced a $1 million challenge Pinto and the others I met that night as grant to Snowball Express to which actor leaders for our communities tomorrow. Hastings High School has a winter Gary Sinise quickly offered a $75,000 gift from his foundation. Highland co­ semi-formal dance, but rather than dressfounder and president James Dondero. up days or selecting student royalty in was moved to create the challenge after the days leading up to the dance, students learn about and raise money for a cause. viewing Eckert’s gift to Dailey. This year ifyiy learned about autism and All from a thoughtful gift of just $20. The story has stuck with me and been raised $3,000 to send a fellow student to reinforced the past couple of weeks camp and to boost the new Parents of because of encounters I’ve had with Puzzles autism support group. I was told youngsters. Some happened through my a story of an extremely shy student who, work, but some by chance. Each of lhe to the surprise of her peers, stepped up encounters has reminded me of the beau­ the microphone in front of lhe entire stu­ ty in children and of the idea that the dent body to talk about a family member exponential value of good is far greater with autism. This shy young girl was so nervous, her hands were trembling, shak­ than the exponential value of evil. During an early morning walk in my ing the paper she held. Rather than mock neighborhood recently, I noticed a her anxiety the way teens would in the youngster in the headlights o^jlwo, movies of on television, these young oncoming cars as he (fashed across the0 ’ ’‘ pebpId1 listened* to' heKlory, • some Iikeiy street with his backpack and obviously empathizing with her fear of speakihg in on the way to school. His knit cap flew public — and then proceeded to give her off while crossing, landed in the middle a standing ovation after she finished. So of lhe street, probably unseen by the much for generalizations. My background includes education, approaching cars, one of which did mn the love for youngsters is what led me to directly over it. Fortunately, the young guy waited for it and kept me tied to it for nearly 20 lhe two cars to pass before retrieving it years. These past weeks have made me and then put it right back on his head. realize I’ve been away from young peo­ When our paths crossed on the sidewalk, ple for too long. It’s an experience that 1 asked him if one of the cars really had every adult should be sure is built into their lives in some way. run over his hat. I’m here, too. to say that there certain­ “Yeah, but it’s all right.” he said w ith a smile. That happy face and that outlook ly are problems and challenges in educa­ of moving on positively to what comes tion and with our young population. next has been stuck in my mind like a After all, our media is filled with trou­ favorite song for nearly two weeks. It's bling news and reports of young people an optimism, a brightness in youth, that who don’t smile, who don’t have a bright I’ve been away from for far too long. I future ahead of them. Bad news sells. My contention, though, is that we each think. At a literacy event I was lucky enough need to do our own homework and to cover last week in Caledonia, I mis­ research. We need to acknowledge and took a young 8-year-old helping her support programs like anti-bullying — mother host a floor game for preschool­ it’s a huge societal problem. But as news ers as a boy. When she told me with a consumers, we also must realize that, for smile that I had it wrong. 1 felt absolute­ every story of a bully, there are 10 more ly crushed. stories of friendship, support and encour­ “That’s okay,” said Dejzia DeVries agement. We just need to make time to with a smile. And I’m not sure I've ever find them for ourselves. This illustrates the other realization felt so touched by the momentary but genuine acceptance of a child. Though that these recent experiences have only 8 years old, Dejzia had the maturity offered me: The exponential power of and lhe unconditional love of a very gift­ good will overwhelm the exponential ed adult. That memory, too, has lived power of evil. with me for almost two weeks. There’s a As we look at Myles Eckert and his pan of young people today that I think simple gift to a soldier, we see that good we, as adults, are missing, especially has multiplied thousands to times and those of us who get too much news about touched lives that responded with their kids and teenagers making bad choices’ own acts of good. And it doesn’t take Hastings High School senior Malt much to find the good in these area high Johnson convinced me of that last week school students. when I interviewed him for the column Good is balanced out bv evil, and it that often runs on this page, our “Barry can sustain itself through generations. I County Bright Light.” • know. 1 lost much of my naivete a few When I asked Johnson about frustra­ years ago when 1 complained to lhe high tions that teenagers today might feel, the school principal in my district about the guy who s conditioned himself to always amount of marijuana use among the stu­ ^xrdidhaveoneobM^ionf«r dent body. When he told me how diffiCU ,l»,S|l° dC*d “second-generation It s the fact that people think we’re i ,sers . ’ . . a better understanding of incapable of something.” re)ated his dilemma and of the Old Testament . 7° bnK‘d,y sa> lh* (youn« dictum that the “sins ot the fathers shall Spc,±nlcava be visited upon the children.” , 1 hate generalizations. What one But evil moves slowly, it slinks ieenX" ,na>' n,i" H f0r trough the crevices and erodes over time, jood is dynamic, it’s inspirational, luimj, rep,,neral a literacy festival in and gathers up sideline watchers vs ho Caledonia )asl wcck p“ . , reel the thrill and jump to respond. Coordinator Robin Tm "’,cho° rood will prevail. Good will always arranged tor the hL TT "?k' had provide the sustenance we need to deal •earn and high school che“l ‘y‘nba“ with evil, it you (]oubt Ine^ pO sonle help with events inti i te,’eu^ers to young people. and early clem^ ad ‘He^h^lers couldn’t have foundb^ti StUdcnls* she Doug VaudcrLaan. Editor �■ 1 ■ TheHastmgaBanner-T,'l"S<I V AP(il 10' I Road neglect in remote corner seems inte^ Emissions, into water and air, must be reduced lb the editor: As I was writing this letter to remember the 25th anniversary' of the massive Exxon oil spill in Alaska into Prince William Sound, 1 had to stop twice and rewrite because of two more oil spills. An undetermined amount of crude oil spilled into Lake Michigan from a BP refinery due to a malfunction March 24 TVo days before that, 186,000 gallons of oil was spilled into Galveston Bay, Texas, poi­ soning one the nation’s greatest estuaries. The BP oil disaster in the Gulf was just four years ago. Then in 2010, Enbridge was responsible for the 800,000 gallons of tar sands oil spilled into the Kalamazoo River, which turned out to be the worse inland spill in U.S history. According to Natural Resources Defense Council in 2011, Michigan power plants released 72 million tons of carbon pollution. That is the 12th highest in the nation. According to the NRDC our power plants emit 40 percent of America’s carbon monox­ ide. Our planet is resilient, but how much more can it take? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has begun the process of regulating the unlimited dumping of carbon into the atmosphere by power plants. The NRDC, EPA and others have developed plans that can cut carbon pollution. Michigan and every other state will be asked to develop a plan to reduce emissions. I encourage Gov. Snyder to ensure that Michigan is a leader in developing a sustainable energy plan. Let’s promote renewable, efficiency and conservation, and hasten the day when we don’t need to bludg­ eon our beautiful planet to obtain energy. Karen Fifelski, Hopkins (Write Us A Letter The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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N M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Ne^ro0fn email: nowsGj-adgraphlcs.com • Advertising email: j-adsecholceonemail.com John Jacobs ,ALV1RKG department. president 600 a m. io 5-00 p m Frederic Jacobs PrVicePfa5ldent ^(^£a,or) Doug^: KaW IShari Carney Constance Cheeseman gonnie Mattson Silverman Bonnie Rapp Jennie Yonker WSpMyeweteewewe POSTMAsran P.OBqxb Kwtoigj, Ml 49056.0602 Second Cluj PotiAQA ^kc attcnli°n lo a serious the road is located in a distant corner of the Jd problem in?!Is°ulhcasl c™cr of county does not mean it should be ignored. I he problem exists and has been prevalent for RnrrvPCounty neaf,^C ^“,houn County bormore than 11 years. deTrherc is a cons1^™^ flooding problem Ihrve weeks ago as the temperatures rose d ™drcfereedWMl,dLake Road/Wcst and then fell, the water turned into ice and Road specT,ca y the section between covered the entire section of the roadway, Lake Road, sp^ CaSC R j North Avenue and Very slippery conditions occurred. leaving a nr^hlcm ,s 5,0 SCVcrc that at times, potential opening for a fatal car accident »h«n 5 Watcr is standing or 1 here were no signs up al that lime, nor were ? "21 inch* the traveled roadway, there any blinking lights. flowing i • fgsident of this area for more udeS Of.,l,c road are WiunP "rem­ Jn HCy^" th* only repairs that have and its obvious the road is too low for its sur!?_ done to this deteriorating, hazardous roundmgs and considering the high levels of roadway have been the yearly filling of enor­ water etjch season, this area is marked as a mous eroded h°l« ^nns0die pIaCem<!n, of hazard. The road also has no guardrails pro'rhU i’s’wlw' 1 P# toxes for7 Jusl because teding traveling vehicles from the swamp. 1 can only hope an accidental death does not v chs»nge* , ,arS of* !be chnrithave to occur to ^, .,11 th^tf ? ero^’01’ I truly believe condition being ignon\ pa<c^L , । problems lie under ‘ rj<;isc°l ..ring patched pavement, aJ* and ,,,J ../ ro*,d [uch.Ls the road collaP’^ irjVd zens. Many school l’us |.n$bc*n daily* - Vhv noting ‘ fiiis I would like to know ' * ^siding , -|{s done with this. All c,l,ZSriy taX*5‘ t /nrJ area pay very high sUCh a b‘,/U shameful for a county to »e and nuisance unattended toBonnie l’ro«-'r: B Belle'ue State News Roundup Traverse City links offer new spin on sport At one time or another, every golfer has been frustrated by the task of guiding a ball into one of those 4.25-inch holes on the put­ ting green. The new 21-inch holes being installed at two courses near Traverse City this season sound like they’d be easier to aim for — but there’s a catch. Golfers must put away their golf clubs and use their feet. Welcome to FoolGolf, a hybrid of golf and soccer that’s been sweeping the world of golf in recent years. TWo courses in this northern Michigan resort area — The Summit at Shanty Creek Resorts and Elmbrook in Traverse City — are adapting their links to the new’ game with full 18-hole Footgolf layouts. Footgolf is a form of golf played with soccer balls and 21-inch holes. (Photo provid­ “When we first heard about this, we ed by Traverse City Tourism.) thought it was something for kids — you City Change, per gallon know, birthday parties and things like that — It is anticipated that Michigan will enroll bince Jan. 1. but this is an international accredited sport,’’ 320,000 residents into the Healthy Michigan 70 cents Lansing Plan in the first year, eventually providing said Elmbrook owner Carolyn Olson. 68 cents Grand Rapids The idea of blending golf and soccer has coverage to more than 470,000. Kalamazoo 67 cents Residents may apply online at www.michibeen around for decades, but it wasn’t until 66 cents Champaign the 1980s that Dutch enthusiasts created offi­ gan.gov/nnbridges, by calling 855-789-5610, 64 cents Hint ’ cial rules and courses for the sport. It is now or in person al the local DHS office. 63 cents Toledo a recognized tournament sport in more than Applicants for the Healthy Michigan Plan 60 cents Indianapolis 20 countries, and the American Footgolf must be between the ages of 19 and 64, not 60 cents Cincinnati League recognizes', 85 participating U.S. currently eligible for Medicaid, not eligible 60 cents Dayton for or enrolled in Medicare, and earning up to courses in 29 states. , ’ \ 57 cents Ft. Wayne. Ind. Footgolf is played with a regulation No. 5 133 percent of lhe federal poverty level 57 cents Columbus soccer ball, and its basic rules arc like those of (approximately $16,000 for single person and 57 cents Lexington, Ky, golf: the first shot at each hole has to be taken $33,000 for a family of four). 55 cents Omaha, Neb, from the tee, and players must play past the 54 cents Ann Arbor usual array of bunkers, trees, water hazards 53 cents Sioux Falls, S.D. and hills. Footgolfers arc expected to abide by the rules of the hosting course, including Volatility arrived early in the Cjreat Lakes dress code and appropriate shoes. region, said Patrick DeHaan of Gas Buddy, Adapting an existing golf course for which offers a free smartphone app and web­ Footgolf isn’t as difficult as it might seem. site that monitors gasoline prices. Footgolf fairways run parallel to existing golf “Coincidentally, when we looked at the layouts (18 holes of Footgolf can be played in Counties, cities and villages received a markets where we've seen lhe greatest num­ about the same time as nine holes of tradi­ combined $60.9 million April 3 to help ber of GasBuddy app downloads since lhe tional golf) and the big 21-inch holes arc typ­ restore road maintenance budgets that were year began, eight of the top 15 markets ically placed in the rough or near undesirable depleted by Michigan’s tough winter. nationwide are in this region, as well. Most hazards like sand traps, so it’s rare for players The $60.9 million is part of $100 million notably, consumers in Indianapolis. Chicago. of the two games to come into contact — or for special winter road maintenance provided Detroit. Cincinnati and Columbus have conflict — with each other. in a supplemental appropriations bill enacted shown extraordinary interest — and for good by the Michigan Legislature and signed into reason,” added De Haan. law March 14 by Gov. Rick Snyder. To learn more, go to GasBuddy.com. “These funds are badly needed by counties, cities and villages lo compensate for the extraordinarily high costs of plowing, salting and filling potholes this past winter.’’ said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Stcudle. “We are all extremely appreciative of the The Healthy Michigan Plan is now provid­ governor’s and legislature’s understanding of ing coverage to 85,761 Michigan residents lhe loll this brutal winter has taken on road budgets.” since April 1. The Michigan Department of The Michigan departments of Community Health and Human Services kicked off enroll­ Transportation allocated lhe one-time appro­ During Severe Weather Awareness Week, ment activities to begin providing health care priation of SKX) million according to the lhe Michigan Stale Police. Emergency coverage to nearly half a million more Public Act 51 of 1951 road funding formula, Management and Homeland Security Division meaning MDOT received $39.1 million, Michigan residents April 1. arc encouraging Michiganders to prepare “Our residents will be healthier and our counties S39.1 million, and cities and villages before severe weather strikes this spring and state stronger as people enroll in Healthy $21.8 million. summer. Barry County will receive $296,856. Michigan,’’ Gov. Rick Snyder said. “We’re “Severe Weather Awareness Week is the The formula is complex. How much a off to a great start in getting the people lhe time ot year to learn what to do before, dur­ county, city or village receives in funding coverage they need- This plan, a state-created ing and after severe weather hazards.’* said effort that reflects Michigan’s needs and val­ through Act 51 depends on several factors, Capt. Chris A. Kelcnske. deputy state director ues, will improve our quality of life, as well including road mileage and population. as boost our economy as Michigan’s come­ Counties, cities and villages receiving por­ of emergency management and Homeland Security and commander °f lie tions of lhe $60.9 million must use lhe money back continues.” , . MSP/EMHSD. “That includes flooding, Prior to April 1. MDCH transitioned the for winter maintenance costs, and not for thunderstorms and tornadoes. By taking the previous Medicaid Adult Benefits Waiver things such as administration, overhead or initiative and preparing today, you and your population into the program with coverage other indirect costs. family will be ready when an emergency or To learn more, visit beginning April 1• ,, ..... MDCH plans to post Healthy Michigan http://1 .usa.gov/1 ksl I p8q. disaster happens.” . .. Spring and summer frequently bring a>t Plan enrollment daw every Tuesday at 3 p.m. changing weather conditiims that increase e online at www.michigan.gov/heahhymtchipotential for severe weather. Steps can n.* S“&iroilment for the Healthy Michigan Plan taken to prepare before severe weather strike, is well underway, and in die first week alone, to minimize damage and ensure >a e we have made subsunnal progress m provid­ lion or shelter, such as under^tani m|. st t weather warnings and terms, ”c ing care to Michigan residents, MDCH emergency supply kit. making an tm. j*. Director James K- Haveman satd. "But that plan and creating an emergency ton av . momentum does not end today. I look for­ IVo people died and l-i oth a ward to continued suPP°n from our partners After a nearly 40-cent pcr-gallon gas hike and communities m reaching all eligible injured due to severe watner in Hastings earlier this week, local consumers Michigan residents and working with them to 2013. Flooding. million likely will not be surprised that drivers in the improve their health, md in turn, the health of tornadoes were respo®»,we Great Lakes have seen the steepest price hikes ‘"Fur'moX inform^" 0U\VhUe MDCH, D,IS ani1 lhe Michigan since New Year's Day. U.S cities with the greatest price increases since the first of the Department of Technology, Management and before, during w year as of April 3 (not including this week’s Budget have addressed minor bumps in the jump in prices) are; system, overall enrollment has gone smooth­ Municipalities get $61 million for winter road costs Health plan enrollment has busy first week State Police*. Prepare before severe weather strikes Great Lakes region continues to pay more at the pump ly WMichEMHS. �. mo 10. 2°14 " Pto HflRt|n9s Banner ------------------------------------ —> Worship Together ,at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School II am; Sunday Evening Service 6 p m.; Bible Study ‘ & Prayer Time (HUE commvnity '■ cut RCH Sutuhv service 10 am. RMlo^hip Time before the srnjee. Nunery* children’s jinnMn. )<wlh froup. adult small P'njp ministry. leader­ ship Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. training HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269-94522S5. Sunday morning service time: 10 a nt with nursery and preschool available. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHU RCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 408. (corner of Milo Rd Ac S. Delton. Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Senice 10:30 am. to 11:30 a.in.. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDFPEN. DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Ining). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://irax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer al all our services. CHURCH OF THE N/VZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evcning Sen ice 7 p.m. FIRST BAFI 1ST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor. Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor: Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all aces, 10:30 a.m Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awaua, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST ’ CHURCH 3185 N. Broadwav. Hastings, Ml 49O5K. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9: 45 a rn.; Sunday School. 10: 45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities; call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun-days - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 am.. Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Pravcr. Choir. Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more’ Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a?m.-l2 pm.). e-mail office^ rnei.net or visit uwvv.countrychapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 21)3 N Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-406). pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: wwvv, hopcum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Bclson. Office hours. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm: SonShinc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kills (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends ((kt. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjimfri ebehastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Worship 9:15 a m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 45-9392. Sunday Worship II am. Children’s Sunday School. |();3o a m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E State Rd.. P.O. Box 273. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatccc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strenghtening Famlies Thru Christ ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate i*astor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday Schixil 9:30-10:15 im. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10*30 ami. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m., age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch al Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9:30 am ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Jxaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 soblh of Assyria Rd., Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m . 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girts ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. ‘'Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 . FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269)945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services through Palm Sunday: 9:00 am. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. United Worship Service; 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time; 6:00 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at ^^lirikJniidiliaxLuig^i. and our web log for sermons at hltpy/'hastingspreshyterian.blogs pot.com. Holy Week Schedule: 10 ini. Palm Sunday Worship; 7 p.ni. Maundy Thursday Service; 7 p.m. Good Friday Service; 9 and 11 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship. Hmgi MlteHltggd 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 osley Flexfab B ■ft 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 i, .jar•’.’TMTx - "?7 Doris J. Colvin GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us.* Duly Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, April 13,2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 <£• 10:45; Sunday School 9:30. April 13 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. April 14 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. April 17 - Maundy Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m. April 18 - Cross Walk 9 30 a.m.; Good Friday Worship 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North Sl, Hastings, 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2615. fax 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey. http:ZAvww.discovcr-grace.org This information on w orship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these loc al businesses: 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 DELTON. Ml - Newell Nelson Heath age 81 of Delton. passed away Monday. April 7. 2014 at his residence. Newell was born on June 5.1932 in Kalamo Township, the son of Theodore Heath and Eva Marian Smith. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1951. * Newell married Marlene (Molly) Chatman on November I, 1991. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss for 29 1/2 years. Newell retired from D & S Machine Repair at the age of 62. He was a member of the Moose Lodge for 35 years. Newell loved to fish, play golf and go mushrooming. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter. Tara Heath Curry ; grandson. Nolan Heath; grandson. T.J. Heath; brothers, Ben and Al Heath: half-sister. Sandy Palmaticr: great-grandson. Fischer Willavize and nephews. Bob and Ben Heath. Newell is survived by his wife, Marlene (Molly) Heath of Hastings; sons. Newell Heath. Brad Heath, Ted (Diana) Heath all of Hastings and Charles (Patty) Heath of Florida, step-daughter. Tammy Postema of Hastings; brother. Tom Heath of Florida; half-sister. Nancy Raymond, sister. Shirley VandenBurg of Hastings; half-brother, Ted Heath; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and close friends: Mike (Dawn) Loftus and Men* (Gcri) Nichols both of Hastings. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday April 12. 2014 from noon until 2 p.m. at the Delton Moose Lodge. . ' Arrangements ate by ihe Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our web site to leave a message or memory to the family. www.girrbachfuncralhoine.wnet. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS. Ml - Doris J. Colvin of Hastings passed away on March 27, 2014 al MagnumCare Center at lhe age of 77 years. She was born on July IE 1936 in Hastings to Elmer and Ina (Bailie) Colvin. She lived at home for many years and spent her remaining years in many different adult foster care homes. Doris was a lover of animals, books and music. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her sisters. June (Robert) VanDenburg of Hastings, Mert (Richard) Clark of Hastings and Verna Lancaster of Lmsing; special sister-in-law, Kate Colvin of Hastings; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: brother, Floyd; sisters, Virginia Colvin and Elaine White-Steward; nephew. Bradley Colvin; great nephew. Curtis White. Doris is at Lauer Family Funeral Home­ Wren Chapel. 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where her family received friends on Monday, March 31, 7()|4 until the time of services at 11 ;un’ “private interment fol­ lowed in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions nwy bc directed to MagnumCare in Doris’ name. Please visit www.lauerfh c0,n and shatv condolences for Doris’ family* . BANFIELD. MI . Bernard Lyle Hammond, age lF). ot Banfield, passed away on Thursday, April 3. 2014, at Bronson-Battle Creek Hospital, with family members al his bedside He has now joined “the man upstairs” (one of his famous phrases). Bernard was born on March 18. 1915. to William and Hazel (Risbridger) Hammond. He was married to the love of his life. Loretta Rau. on October 25. 1937, and they began a lite of dairy tanning and raising their family of five sons - tnily partners in everything they did! Loretta called him her “Super Hero.” Along with dairy and crop farming. Bernard also had an excavation business for a number of years. His contribution to “feeding the world” through his farming businesses cannot be overstated! Bernard loved to hunt w ild turkey and deer on his property. He was a proud life-time member of the National Ritle Association and was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation Ik* especially enjoyed hunting with his family and friends and looked for­ ward to every hunting season. Photographs of Bernard on his John Deere tractors and other farm machinery will be treasured, especially those including grandchildren taking a ride with him. He lived his life loving what he did and we will always be grateful for our lime with him. He was ’one of a kind’ and an inspi­ ration lo all of us. He taught us how to live! We will always love and remember him! As husband, father, and grandfather. Bernard, will always be remembered for his love of family, his farm, and his community. He was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau, served on the Banfieki School Board, and drove a school bus for Delton-Kellogg for many years. Bernard and Loretta were hon­ ored as inductees into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame at Prairieville, in 2003. In 2012. the NBC “Today” television show honored them by announcing their 75lh anniversary on the air. Bernard is survived by his w ife of 76 years, Loretta, and five sons and daughters- in-law. Reverend Gordon (Charlene) of Covington, VA, Robert (Judy) of Mission Viejo, CA. Gary (Sally) of Hastings, Dr. Randall (Bernadette) of Yardley. PA. and Brian (Dondecna) of Banficld. and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss him dearly. He is also survived by sisters, Margaret Maneikis and Marilyn Ramsey and by brothers Maurice and Russell Hammond. Bernard was preceded in death by his par­ ents. a sister, Mildred Hammond, a brother. Merle Hammond, and many lifelong friends. Funeral services for Bernard were conduct­ ed. Tuesday. April 8. 2014. at Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling, P;istor Ryan Wieland, officiating. Burial took place in Banficld Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Country’ Chapel United Methodist Church will be appreciated. Please visit w ww.williamsgoresfuneral. com to leave a condolence message for Bernard’s family. Arrangements made by Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home in Delton. i|||H|||B||i|a||B|a|n Eloise (). Lewis HAN 1 INGS, Ml - Eloise O. Lewis, age 89, ot Hastings, passed away April 7, 2014 at Thomapple Manor. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial services are being planned for | 7-rn’ ” "e *’irst Presty>erian Church of Hastings. ” Lauer f-arnib'runera! Homes - Wren Chapel totaled at 1401 N. Broadway in Havi ng has been entrusted to earn for the famt y. I lease .share a memory with Eloise’s family at www.lauerth.com. LAMED fAMIlV fUNERAl HOMES LAMED F*MllV FiineH*! ll0MES THORNTON. CO - Marjorie age 95. of Thornton. Colorado, f Hastings, passed away on April 6, • Marjorie was bom on May Allegan, .he daughter of A John and Ed«h (Ayers) Damoth. Marjorie was the f six children bom to John and Editn. older brothers (John Harold, Charles Edw«a . and Max Andrew) and two younger w brothers (Ronald and Donald) have prece e her in death. f Marjorie married Harvey D. Haan, son Harvey Gilbert and Mabe! (Rhoby) Haan, on October 12, 1940. in Manton. They made their home in Cadillac until 1951 when t c.y moved to Eaton Rapids. In 1954 they to Hastings where Harvey had purchased the Standaid Service Station on the comer of j ■ Broadway and W. State Street that became known as the Haan Standard Sers ice. Later, Harvey became the custodian of Northeastern Elementary School where Marjorie was employed as the school secretary’. Marjorie and Harvey retired from the school system in 1982 and enjoyed spending half the year in Florida for the next 25 years. Marjorie was a former secretary of the Hastings Women’s Bowling Association and had bowled with them for many years. In addition, she worked in the office for lhe Michigan State Men’s Bowling Association at the tournament site. Marjorie and Harvey joined lhe First Presbyterian Church of Hastings in 1954. Marjorie served in many capacities at lhe church: Deacon, the Presbyterian Women’s Association, and die Hannah Ruth Circle. She was also an affiliate member of the First Presbyterian Church of I-ake Alfred. Florida, a member of the Barry County Michigan Association of the Retired School Personnel, the American Association of Retired Persons, the Franklin County Genealogical Society of Columbus, Ohio, and the Palatines lo America, a genealogical organization. Harvey and Marjorie had three sons. Bill (Jarka) Haan of Denver, John Haney Haan who passed away in December of 2001, Gregory’ Lee Haan who passed away in Cadillac, in December of 1950. They have five grandchildren and 14 great grandchil­ dren. Haney preceded Marjorie in death on February 27. 2009. Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 M-37 Hwy. in Hastings on April 10. 2014 at 11 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior. Private interment will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Michigan. In lieu ot flowers please make donations in Marjorie s name to the First Presbyterian Church. 405 M-37 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058. Lauer Family Funeral Homes - Wren Chapel located at 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory with Ma^*>«*‘V r»rv,;iv i.,„or41, LAMED family funeral homes HASTINGS PUBLIC library SCHEDULE ,. ^\ursdaY. April 10 — Movie Memories highlights the guys with Fred Mac.Murray in Murder. She Says,” 4:30 to 8 p.m. rtday, April II — preschool story time listens to lions and llamas, 10:30 to I I a.m. Saturday. April 12 - VITA lax services. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 14 — Pushing the Limits scries features Amy Leach, author of Things Thut Are. 6:30 to 8 p.m. luesday. April 15 — toddler story time tip­ toes with mice. 10:30 a.m.; youth chess, 4 to •*>; chess club, 6 lo 8; frugal living group tack­ les backyard beekeeping, 6 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. �HASTINGS. M1 * L>nn Kingsbury, Tii^1^^awayTh,,rsday ' Sllte was Ixvn M 196) in A,legan lhc daughter of John • ‘ ™ Mary L. (Hathaway) Billings. She gradual from Hastings High PLAINWELL. MI - Richurd David Buehler, age 75. passed away April 3, 2014 at his home on Lake Doster. He was bom in Grand Rapids on October 9. 1938. ot the late Kenneth T. and Louise (Lybarker) Buehler. Dick spent his childhood growing upon Wall Lake in Delton. He grad­ uated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1956. He earned bachelors (Class of 1960). masters and specialist degrees from Western Michigan University. He married the love of his life, Linda (Bcdccs). at Saint Thomas Mon: Catholic Church at Western Michigan University in 1959 and they had 55 years together. Richard taught English his entire career at Parchment Public Schools, beginning the first year of the new high school in 1960. until his retirement in 1994. During his tenure al Parchment, he coached track and field, cross country. and a variety of other sports and activities. He also taught drivers education to several generations of new drivers. When he first started teaching, he worked three jobs to make ends meet because the pay was so low. He helped negotiate several contracts to make lhe future brighter for young teachers coming after him. Dick was an avid outdoorsman and loved more than anything lo hunt and fish, especial­ ly for bluegills. In retirement, he traveled a lot. He took many fishing trips with his son Martin of Delton, great-nephew Jim Buehler of East Lansing, and lifelong teaching friend Dan Tindall of Kalamazoo. He also traveled often to lhe Caribbean with his wife. Linda. He loved his position as “self-appointed refer­ ee corrective counselor" during his grandson's many games at Hastings. Together he and Linda owned and operated a dozen rental houses in Kalamazoo, serving as landlord lo hundreds of WMU students. He is survived by his wife Linda and their children, Debra (Donald) Freed, Martin (Sheila Callahan) Buehler, and Dana (Scott) Rickers; grandchildren. Allison and Elizabeth Freed; Barbara, Daniel. Amanda and Brianna Buehler; and Cody. Alexis and Zoey Rickers; sister-in-law, Sharon Bedecs and nephew and niece. Nicholas and Lauren Nocera; sister. Janice K. Frederick; brother. Kenneth R. (Dian) Buehler; and many nieces and nephews. His life was celebrated at a memorial serv­ ice Saturday. April 12 at lhe Life Story Funeral Home. Plainwell; 120 S. Woodhams (269-685-5881). To sign the online guest book, leave a mem­ ory, or message to the Buehler family, visit the funeral home website at www. lifestorynel.com. HASTINGS. MI - Ann Jennette Maudell McIntyre Mueller, age 78. of Hastings, com­ pleted her earthly journey and went lo be with her Heavenly Father on April 4, 2014. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Arthur Thomas Mueller, father. Cameron McIntyre; mother Doris (Mead) McIntyre: and brother Norman McIntyre. She is survived by her daughter. Kerisa Ann Myers: son-in-law, Ken Myers; son. Kendrew Arthur Mueller; daughter-in-law, Diana Mueller; six grandchildren. Emma. Cameron. Calli, Kendrew, Jennie, and Jaynie Mueller; one great grandson. Cole; and several nieces and nephew s. Ann graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1953. She attended County Normal (Teacher Preparation) School and was a mral school teacher. Ann was a fiercely devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She loved play­ ing and teaching piano, flowers - especially pink, making cut out cookies and helping dad process (he garden. In past years with her grandchildren, she loved playing board games and doing crafts. She loved and served lhe Lord at First Baptist Church in Hastings for several years. She directed a girl’s club, taught Sunday School and was a quiz coach. Fuheral services were held at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings Wednesday, April 9. 2014. Graveside services followed at Barry ville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: First Baptist Church of Hastings - Children’s Ministty; Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Michigan Chapter; Spectrum Health Hospice and Palliative Care. ‘Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net lo sign lhe online guest book or lo leave a memory or message for the family. Schoo! in 1980. Corey worked at' ^nursing homes as a co<.k. retiring Corey married J‘,,H Kingsbury on August % 1995. In her younger years, Corey and John enjoyed inot‘^cyclc riding. Corey’s interests included knitting, watching NASCAR and nature, especially watching lhe birds. She also loved spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. John Kingsbury J 6, 2013); mother, Mary Billings- brothers, Delbert and Donald Billings and her grandparents. Corev is survived oy her children. Zane Kingsbury of Holland. Teah Verslays of Nashville; one grandson. Johnathan Versluys; father, John Bill*ngs of Louisiana; brothers, John (Virginia) Billings of Hastings and Randy (Cheryl) Billings of Dowling; .sister, Karla Richards ol Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. . Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 8. 2014, at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Interment took place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign lhe online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family MIDDLEVILLE, Ml - Henrietta M. Beeler, of Middleville, passed away April 7, 2014, at Carvcth Village. Henrietta was bom December 22, 1923. in Hamtramck, the daughter of William and Lottie (Hilt) Jakubiclski. On July 9. 1946. she married Conrad “Connie" Beeler, and togeth­ er they owned and operated Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville for over 60 years, retir­ ing in 2010. Henrietta loved her grandchildren and was very proud of their accomplishments. She is survived by her husband. Conrad “Connie”; a daughter, Sharon (Walt) Jalowiecz; a son, Conrad W. (Diane) Beeler; sisters. Celia (Manin) Agean, and Dr. Lorraine Jakubiclski; grandchildren, Jason Beeler. Brandon (Brittney) Beeler, Conrad Russell Beeler. Rachel Beeler, Aubrey Beeler, Kyle Jalowiecz and Courtney Jalowiecz; and a great grandson, Isiah Beeler. Henrietta was preceded in death by her par­ ents and a brother, Edward Jakubiclski. Henrietta’s family will receive friends, Thursday. April 10, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at lhe Beeler-Gorcs Funeral Home in Middleville. A graveside service will be conducted. Thursday, April 10, 2014, 11 a.m. al Mount Hope Cemetery, Rev. Fr. Charles Fischer, offi­ ciating. Memorial contributions to Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelcrgoresfuncral.com to leave a condolence message for Henrietta’s family. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. Keelers to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Bert and Kay Keeler ot Hasting*-. will celebrate their 50 years of niarri-LApril 11, 2014. They have two sons. Mike and Rcbcxca Keeler of Hastings and Steve and Jul,c Keeler of Mulliken. They have seven gr<’nt‘ children and one great-grandson. A celebration is being planned lor rhi-** summer. Marriage licenses Ross Earl Nichols. Nashville and Penny Elizabeth Nichols. Nashville. Christopher Donald Louden. Nashville and Jessica Carolyn Workman. Delton. Timothy James Osborne. Delton and Christine Ann White. Hickory Comers. Caleb Michael Cornell, Hastings and Anastasia Lisa-Leight Richards, Hastings. PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS f 1351N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Grow MOREL MUSHROOMS CREATE A MOREL GARDEN IN YOUR HACK YARD Wc pfuodc the ittd andcssy Ioum; instructions for prepanng an outdoor Store! H-tbutt You just sow the wed. maintain the Hotel Habitat, and pick and enjoy pounds of fresh Morels Licensed / Insuftxl / Local Call Scott 517-290-5556 • 877-448-1548 FREE Con$u."Tx>n i Estimate1 ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION $32.95 + S7.95 S/ll - ORDER <«00) 789-9121 The Barry County Animal Shelter is seeking qualified candidates to sub-contract as GOURMET MUSHROOMS Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads P O. BOX 515 4-MI * GRATON. CA 95444 | www.gmushrooms.com ?' Allow 1-4 week , for ddnery • Sp**n Guaranteed TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Get all the news ot Barry County Read The Hastings BANNER! Dog Census Takers to conduct a county-wide census. The cen­ sus is scheduled to begin in May 2014 and continue through August 2014. Qualified candidates will possess excellent commu­ nication skills, flexible work hours (mostly evenings and weekends), ability to work independently, a valid driver’s license, computer skills, and interviewing skills. Please send resume/letter of interest to Dr. Diana Newman, Barry County Animal Shelter, 540 N. Industrial Park Dr., Hastings, Ml 49058 or dnewman@barrycQunty.org. Copies conveniently available on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. THE STARS ARE AU HERE. VV V Discovery L c buddy guy with special guest Automated Process Equipment Corporation Seeking an experienced CNC Lathe and Mill Machine Operator/Programmer. Small Business, You’re a BIG deal to us! 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Christensen of EDWARD JONES Elaine Garlock The local hidoncal society meets tonight at 71bc Ionia GW11'®’ Soc'cl>’ wiH mcc* 1 . , . । o ni. at the museum. A local v etSatunJay a Pw wjn share of rran Ol **’*• ** , .,, ,, . hi, experience5- llw «*■■«>' is still collecting Vietnam era profilesfor an “peoming book. Next week is Holy Week. The community G<xxl Friday service will begin at 1 p.m. al Central United Methodist Church. This is sponsored by the I^ikcwood Ministerial Association Maundy Thursday services are being held in individual churches. This week is spring break for Ijikewood schools Clean-up is Liking place now that the snow has melted. Many home ow ners have worked on their brush heaps, have cut long limbs into shorter lengths and have gathered the small pieces into bags. There have been a few bonifircs. This writer found in her lawn two broken shafts she could not move. They required both hands and a man’s strength to pull them out. Each had been impaled a full foot in lhe earth. The wood chipper will be busy for weeks before getting all of lhe piles at the curbs cleared. On lhc weekend, there were still some piles of snow in the cemetery threc'oJf0 S'rCS w^erc snow had been piled three or four feet deep muni™ i,lra! Uni,Cd Chureh. commoiith lT>'Cr' Cl °n ,Pe Sunday of cadi wa wne hM".”' n- ? *K an invocation. A » ai r r-iV' meet p"^>y with Ron “ f C’arksv'lle the speaker. He is a P'0!:ram aI "“«*> >’f Rest in Battle Creek, a rehab facility. Gage Beland. 12, has been moved from l londa to Grand Rapids io continue his recovery from a dreadful racing accident. He still has a long recovery ahead. One more soup supper is planned at First Congregational Church, Wednesday. April 16, with a Lenten service after the meal. The elevator in Lake Odessa has another two carloads of cotton seed on its siding. At TWiii City Foods, three carloads of frozen vegetables have been shipped with four more still on lhe siding being filled. 'Hie Morris maple syrup farm reports the season was very late starting out, with only eight days. However, the quality of lhe syrup was very good. Maple sap flows only when daytime temperatures are relatively warm and nights are below freezing. Prepare for health care costs during retiren^ont As you save and invest for retirement, what arc your ultimate goals? >'ou P*an on ,raV" cling the world? Purchasing 3 vacation home? Pursuing your hobbies? People often think and plan for these costs Yet. too often, many of us overlook what potentially could be a major expense during our retirement years: health care. By preparing for these costs, you can help yourself enjoy <hc rvt,rement lifestyle >oU-veenMsiol^j. Many of us may ignore t|)C impact of health care costs because we just assume Medicare will pay for everything. But that’s not the case. In estimating health care costs during retirement, you may find that $4,000 to $6,000 per year per person for traditional medical expenses is a glXxl starting point, although lhe amount varies by individual. Furthermore, this figure does not include the costs ofI long-term care, which can be consid­ erable. Io illustrate: The national average for home health aide services is nearly $45,000 jht year, and a private room in a nursing home is nearly $84,000 per year, according to a recent survey by Genworth, a financial security company. So what can you do to help cope with these costs? Here are a few suggestions: • Estimate your costs. Try to estimate what your out-of-pocket health care costs might be, i Stay informed on local events... I Subscribe to The BANNER! HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD Call... 269-945-9554 MEETING SCHEDULE I for 2014-2015 Fiscal Year NOTICE April 14, 2014 7:00 p.m. May 12, 2014 7 00 p.m. June 9, 2014 7.00 p.m July 14,2014 7:00 p.m. August 11,2014 7:00 p.m. September 8, 2014 7.00 p.m. October 13, 2014 7:00 p.m. November 10, 2014 7:00 p.m. December 8, 2014 7:00 p.m. January 12,,2015 7:00 p.m February 9, 2015 7:00 p.m. March 23, 2015 Budget Hearing 6:30 p.m. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 8, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. City of Hastings RIVERSIDE CEMETERY I MAINTENANCE AND BURIAL SERVICES I I The City of Hastings is accepting proposal for Maintenance and Burial Services at Riverstfe Cemetery. I Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City a «^?aSUfef’S,aJe Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:00 AM on Tuesday April 22,2014 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Bid specifications are available at the office of the City Clerk. Prospective bidders must be engaged as an independent busi­ ness providing the same or s^m lar activities and services for other clients and the City of Hastings must not bo its sole and only client or customer. Prospective bidders will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work s-milar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outs de of the submittal package “SEALED BID - RIVER­ SIDE CEMETERY MAINTENANCE AND BURIAL SERVICES’W Tim Girrbach Director of PubLc Services CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS I The City of Hastings is accepting sealed bids from qualiI lied contractors for the provision and installation of one I (1) evaporator coil in the mechanical room air handler I and one (1) roof mounted condensing unit at the City’s I wastewater treatment plant. Specifications are available I at Hastings City Hall, 201 East Stale Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. April 22, 2014 at which time they will be opened and publicly road aloud. wiU pe required to provide proof of insurance I c|uded in the bid package AH bids must Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Medicare-approved ■ offer some other pans to mT’ companics Pan D. which co?m Mcd'c?re; ,ncl,udlnP ----STOCKS The following prices are from the close which is de • °W? Medicare Advantage, winch is designed to replace Parts A B Medigap and, potentially. part D). You have several options for Part D m.f । Mfilirtn. Advantage, a « rdn and­ Medicare each withMedigap varying cov erage and costs, so choose the plans that best and °Ur "C^S (T°lcarn n’ore ’boo' Medicare and supplemental insurance, go to www.medicare.gov.) b • Develop (l long-term care strategy. To meet long-term care costs, you could self­ insure or purchase insurance coverage. To earn about long-term care insurance solu­ tions contact your financial advisor. • Zmesr for growth and rising income. Health care costs typically rise as you move further into retirement, so make sure that a reasonable portion of your assets is allocated to investments with the potential for both grow th and rising income. • Think about health care directives. If you were to become incapacitated, you might be unable to make health care decisions - and these decisions may affect not only your qual­ ity of life but also your financial situation, and that of your family. Talk to your legal advisor about establishing a health care direc­ tive, which allows you to name someone to of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the orevious week. +.53 Allria Group 37.90 +.20 AT&T 35.27 -.48 BPPLC 47.96 +.39 CMS Energy Corp 29 53 +.49 Coca-Cola Co 38.89 +.40 Conagra 31.22 -2.38 Eaton 73.38 Family Dollar Stores +.79 5874 Fifth Third Bancorp -.63 22.45 Flowserve CP -2.19 76.65 Ford Motor Co. -.21 16.10 General Mills -.49 51.28 General Motors +.19 34.52 Intel Corp. +.92 26.91 Kellogg Co. 64.37 +1.75 McDonald's Corp 98.07 +.18 Perrigo Co. 148.22 -9.21 Pfizer Inc. 30.88 -1.06 Sears Holding 36.99 -12.69 Spartan Motors 5.37 +.07 Spartan Stores 22.84 -.54 Stryker , 81.27 -.57 TCF Financial -.44 16.43 Walmart Stores 78.18 +1.41 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE S1.308.54 $20.05 16,256 690M +28.47 +.25 -276 +37M 2014 SEALCOATING AND HAND PATCHING The Gty of Hastings is accepting bids for its 2014 street seal.Sr 2du ^tch!ng pr09ram- SpccifiQbons are avail­ able ak Gty Hall at 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. th^v?HT1VCd Of 016 Gt* OerVTrcasurcr at £t i?5 Unt? ?:3° AM °n Tucsday, April 22, 2014 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The Gty reserves the right to reject any and all b>ds to waive iX"?.u'a,n an'' and to award the bid in a manner It ronslta^.^ 'n °Wn 'nterc51' pri“ and fMtors I Contrattors will be required to provide proof of Insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All b:d<: chili hp deariv marked on the outside of the submittal package "Sealed Bid 2014 Sealcoating and Hand Patching Proje<? 77566163 . Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS TRELT£'?™Mn’TREE Removal, AND STUMP REMOVAL AT RIVERSIDE CEMETERY XX'emoXd stumtin9 b,ds tar *ree ,rim’ Cemetery, al Riverside are available at the address lis^dbdfi|SPeC',ICa"OnS kh the City's best interest, price j d®emed t0 be in sidored. P Ce and other factors con- ritv reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to | ThG Ganv irregularity in any bid. and to award the btd in waive ay (iev0S j0 ue in its own best interest, price aan7oX 'pctors considered. and EvaP°ral° This article was written by Eda n for use by your local Edward Jones Ftnant Advisor. If you have any questions. c°n a< Mark D. Christensen at 269-945 -355. • request for bids The City of Hastings reserves th» . ow and all bids, to waive any^em. '° ? Proposals, and to award the £d ±"'eS '2 ' h Coaled bids will be received at the Office of the City I ?iprk/Treasurer at the above address until 9:00 AM on fn tne arT1°uirked on lhe outside of the submittal packbe clear*/ p00f Mounted Condensing Unit age ^Sefl’f;atorColl". ?l“nse *" sible, the age ai which v ^’ ?’ C,0Sely “ P°s' will help you ' nv\°U plan ,OKlirc This you become elirible for m'k8' 8“PS bcf°rc Also, be aware of7h, M'd'“n! at a«e 65 for enrolling in Medium "|^unth. w,ntlow months before y0„^5Xh^"n'n8 CITY OF HASTINGS The City reserves the nght to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, pneo and other factors considered. Contractors your life, but t^to^denjfv'"8' make choices on your behalfretjrcment Health care costs during }<*" , • j may be unavoidable. But by ‘‘ilion these costs, you can put yourself i l to deal with them - and that’s a healthy place All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 49058. Office phone: 269-948-2464. Meeting minutes available at the Township office. | REQUESTS FOR I BIDS 77S86rti based on your health ., whatever supplemental in °8e“ re,ircm<;nlcany and other factor. ran“ >°" "W I I I I Sealed bids will be received at m « . r~ . Clerk/Treasuror, 201 Pa^,' he Office of lhe City Michigan 49058 until 9-nn am 0 Slreel' Hastin9s' 22, 2014 at which time the^1°n Tucsday' AprB I publicly read aloud. All bids be °pe"°d and| on the outside of the submm b<! clearly ma Bld - Cemetery Package "Sealed and Stump Removal”. mln9. Tree Removal, Diro/M Tim Girrbach Sector of Public Service Bridging the valley of death by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters As a child. I teamed about the “valley of the shadow of death” from the 23rd Psalm. A similar image is conjured up by economists who talk about the “valley of death.’’ They mean that potentially deadly stage in the life of a business when pro­ duction needs to be massively scaled up but investors aren’t willing to make that leap based only on pilot-scale results or because the economics of full-scale pro­ duction are still iffy. One segment of the young biofuels industry is approaching that valley. Here's the background. Pan of the bio­ fuel realm is called the cellulosic industry It requires breaking down cellulose from woody material like trees and crop residue, then using the simple sugars that result to ferment alcohol that can be used as fuels for transportation. One of the nation's leading experts in cellulosic fuels research is Professor Norman Lewis of Washington State University. He understands that altemative fuels must be economical to be use­ ful. “At the end of the day. people want to go green, but not if it means they are red in their pockets,’’ Lewis told me recently. Lewis and others working on his team have some ideas that may help bridge the gap from what’s doable in lhe lab to what could be economically viable in the real world. They are researching the use of genetically modified hybrid poplar tree’ to produce specialty chemicals that com mand a considerably higher .l biofuels One sucl &Tis'h’n phenylethanol. Thai’s a mouthful written down as a chemist does, but it\ . ful noveful when you sn^\ because it's the active ingredient in the scent of roses. And the rosy ,-hen. i ■ valuable stuff, much more so than hlg^ volume but low -cost fuel. Lew is’ team is w orking to make poplars that are biochemical factories producing rosy and high-value chemicals that could one day help the emerging cellulosic bio­ fuel industry bridge the ‘ valley of death” and make it to the promised land of eco­ nomic profitability. Ultimately, fast-grow­ ing poplars might yield the highly valu­ able specially chemicals as thev' grow while the full-grown trees could "later be broken down for cellulosic ethanol. lhe fact that Lewis’ poplars are genetirally engineered lo produce the specialty chemicals adds to the complex Wes of developing h,s efforts commercially But wth a test plot of some 12,000 trees'living «XT•* •*.......... I believe genetically engineered plants safe'™ eVidCnCe Of ,hcir ci.smrii it d°CMI 1 Seem U) m’nJ the crili* ' '-nuHKered organisms, to hate n ’n SP°r,S ,a)m Xtutd?anru,v much ttw ° H lh’nk ,vsc;ircher5 can be much too sensitive.” aDonn sF’rit. Lewi’s’ innovative s it1 Ue s COfHinucs to move forward smelhng great as it goes. y Sirsien Peter., a native o/ the ural horthwcst. was trained a\ a geolo­ gist at Princeton and Harvard universicolumn is a service of the allege of Agricultural, Human and - attiral Resource Science s at Washington Slate University. �P&0 9 ........ ........ .... _ The Hastings B.ww - Tnursd^V' I2eu.undlr^n‘ll'h"™ i| .x fl look baGk at the stones and columns on local hlstoru In the Hastings Banner TURNING / BflGK THE I PAGES J5 Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part IX Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She uw bom in Courtland County, N.Y,, and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau. and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock, 'or Dr. Hyde. Alzina Westover is her current "hired girl." Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. Z^orehiy ^.Aprils ■ T uhi' aa'1 '“'I night. Il is a nuninfc e on packed my well George and H „ d«’»«'r "nd he g()l it in nuii'P-1 *' tewis ?"h she did not sugar •<>Ne a “?h' Opal go to school to ■ > -re today, nicy stayed all and Rankin do»n i))ie here » n,t,c night. r-ran«Dod"Wilwn and his pernirhan C ol girl here today. They wife »"f! h', C|^pU- "e,S ’ t*rt» "nd they |ive in Grand R“lu$ic peprester hcn. 1(xJy ran a laundp. (have got a hard cold Arthur is here ton 1 and SO has Let"-l-? e onion on it th|s af f'0'" 6 ,M“e' SXh-It cosH°^ April Ioud r rid here 10 hire out to me. to work this Nafe er M? Norris he" "nd paid me 5H.84 summer. Mr. > a bushel. nS' f nnd°Rankin Itetc-’aal al°ne. Wiliie is a °F. „ And oilinn 'v0od for me- N«tie wcnl SP \own and got some camphor gum to pul Up h iird to pm on my stomach. Lora went r’me wi7h D«ek Hyde tonight. Mrs. r^-ntcr here SaraW> Silcox here Carpenter r two lbs. of butter 25 1°k * Willie staid here tonight There is a social cts. t*|lc odd Fellow Hall. Sarah Silcox '^So the hall. T^ey had wamistlgar nnd biskit and some cake. It is a thundering “d lightning tonight. We t« a going to have arainl gl,C5Saturday. April 11 Susie Deprester moved today tn Barry. It is a nice day today. Josie Loveland here twice >Mav to sec about some roses to send for. Ann toes here. Mmhcrc' Luc* Carpenter here. txJla.Jo'Xsnhcrc- 'fa wcnt home with Dock Hyde. Willie Merlau split wood for me and piled it up and he went lo Mrs. Dosters and got 2 quarts of milk and she “Always Ready for Company” • sent me some buttermilk. Sarah Silcox brought me some buttermilk. My coal stove wcnl all out today. Mrs. Blanchard was just A bright, clean, glossy stove is the alive today. Nettie and Rankin and Opal are joy and pride of every housekeeper. here yet Opal is not well. I put a lol of onions But it is hard to keep a stove nice and on her neck tonight. Nellie went down town shiny - unless Black Silk Stoe Polish twice today and she got the children each a is used. new dress, gingham plaid and some calico to Here is the reason: Black Silk Stove line Leta and Lora’s bed quilts. 1 paid Willie Polish sticks right to the iron. It does­ two dollars for his splitting wood. Cora n't rub off or dust off. Its shine lasts Armstrong here today. I sent by Willie and four times longer than the shine of cot me a gallon of oil lo Det Blackmans. any other polish. You only need to pol­ ♦♦♦» Sunday, April 12 ish one-fourth as often, yet your stove Sunday, April 5 It is a real nice day today. Little Opal and will be cleaner, brighter and better It is a nice day today. Alzina and her two Rankin hcrc with me. Leta and I>ora stayed to looking than it has been since you nieces went to meeting today. They stayed home with Dock and Lottie Fox. Mary Fox first bought it. [Banner March 19, here last night. Frances Merlau here a minute 1896] here loday. My throat is real sore again today. She did not sit down at all. The two tonight. 1 can hardly swallow. Birdie and girls and Alzina has gone over to Mr. Ritters, Willie here today. Mrs Bugbee here loday and me the weight of the hay that he got of mine to Alzina’s place. Mrs. Lucy Carpenter here. Mrs. Silcox. Nellie went to see Frankie to Tips. Leta and Lora stayed with me all Mrs. Wilcox and Jerry and Myrtle here this Darton about Mattie Slawson. night. They went and got my mail and 1 gave afternoon. Mary Ann Mosier and Catherine Monday, April 13 them 25 cts. to get a dozen oranges. They got Hart here. They are going to have a lecture It is a nice day loday. Nellie. Opal and in my wood and swept the porch and kitchen. tonight on tobacco at the Baptist Chapel. Rankin here. James Havins here. Leta and Nate Adams here to see Alzina about a saw. Pixley speaks and Henry Benson’s wife. Fred lx>ra came lo school. They rode with Dr. Cora Armstrong here. Mrs. Carpenter and Hughes is sick today. Dr. Hyde was there Hyde. I got a letter from Mrs. Nomie Slawson Mrs. Bugbee came and got a wheel barrow to today. 1 was sick all day today. Lots of folks and one from Mrs. Sarah Norwood from take a grave stone to the cemetery ’ . Mrs. went in the new cemetery todAy to walk Tennessee. Nettie, Opal and Rankin stayed Harthom is not so well today. Dr. Sackct and around. The road is getting real nice now, here tonight with me. It is lots colder, the [Dr.] McLeay are going there tonight to see smooth and dry. Susie and John Deprestcr wind is howling tonight like fury. Nettie her. Tom Fox and Mary Fox here tonight. were here tonight Lena and Lora Andrews wrote a letter to Mrs. Charlotte Russell to see Nettie sent a little pail of milk and fried cakes here yet tonight and their horse. if she will come and stay with me a while ‘till to Leun, Lora and I tonight. Alzina went home Monday, April 6 I get a hired girl and 1 wrote a letter to Mrs. for good. Town meeting tonight. It is real nice day Ira Slawson this morning then tonight 1 got a Wednesday, April 8 today. Caleb France sold his place today in letter from her. Mrs. Lucy Hurd died today at Rosalia Havins here and her little cripple Cressey. I wrote a letter to Mrs. Slwason and Silver Creek. boy. Mrs. Wilcox here. Will Merlau here and I cut out three shirts. I sent the letter to the Tuesday, April 14 pumped me a pail of water. I got my 5 books office with Mr. Ball. Leta and Lora came to It is a nice day loday and real hot. Leta, of Leather Stocking Talcs by J. Fennimore school today. Fred Ball came here after some Lora, Opal and Rankin here. Linn Thurston Cooper. It is a real nice day today. Georgie hay. I told him he could have some. Alzina is here and brought me 3 cabbages and some Brown here to get Alzina. Mr. James Perigo w'ashing today. Mr. Cahill and James Cairns here. Repaid me 8 dollars interest money on a tomato seeds and Ann Bailey Abbott here. I is a drawing stone for an addition to his bam. hundred dollar note dated April first 1894. let her have my photo and a piece of my blue 1 went to Mrs. Lucy Carpenter and got a sack Mr. Norris here after some com. Fred Ball broad cloth dress. Fred Livingston here. He shirt to cut a pattern by, for me. Lots of lum­ here, he got another load of my hay from Tips . brought me a pan full of multiplier onions. I ber and stone going by and a big load of in my place. Mr. Hughes here and Mr. George sent Susie a root of Spatulalis and some burgmovers with a table behind and kittles and a Williams to see about some seed oats. Dr. amol. Jennie Smith brought me a quart of buggy all covered with a white cover and a Hyde here and brought me a half a cake and a milk 5 cis. Mrs. Bugbee here. Blanch Higgins man and a small boy and girl a walking. Went custard pie. Mrs. Bugbee here and Josie and here today. Josie and Lena Loveland here. to the south. Fred Hughes is sick. Ida Lena Loveland, Tom Brandstetter here. I sent Mrs. Russell came here to stay with me ’till 1 Brandstetter has gone up there again this Leta up town and got a pound of cheese and a get a hired girl. Mrs. Albert McAllister and afternoon. Fred Hughes has a billious attack. 25 ct. bottle of Foley’s Honey of Tar for Leta, Lusia McAllister here. She wants to come to He is about the same tonight. My throat is Lora and my colds and I let Leta gel her 10 work forme. Fem Brown here lo peddle stuff. sore tonight. I put on turpentine and put Oil of cis. worth of candy and some licorice and figs Nettie look my express wagon and drew Opal Gladness in my throat. Dr. here tonight. Leta for her and Lora. I saw Ella McLeay go by and Rankin home. Mrs. Blanchard died today took my cart to draw her trunk home with. with little Ralph and luivem. Fred Hughes is at her brothers, Brazer in Orangeville. Lena Andrews here tonight with Alzina. Lora better. I have gol crocuses ihat arc blossomed Wednesday, April 15 is to Mrs. Wilcox tonight. Alzina and the girls out, orange ones. Lora went home tonight, 1 cleaned out my coal stove. It is a very went to Mrs. Wilcox and stayed one hour and Leta stayed with me. I mended 2 holes in my warm day today. Little Leia and Lora came lo a half. She never said a word and I got my dishpan and cleaned a lol of dishes up on my school. Jennie Richards here. Ida Brandsielicr seeds from L.B. Mill, N.Y. table. Swept every room downstairs but lhe here, Mrs. Carpenter here. She look my wash­ Tuesday, April 7 parlor and swept my porches, woodhouse. ing to her house to do for me tomorrow’. Dr. It is a real nice day today. Leta and Lora Cleaned lhe lable, basins and lols of things Hyde has got my wheat all drawn off. He paid here today. Lora and Lena here with Alzina Watered lhe plants. Jim Havins brought my me two hundred and six dollars ten cis. and he •till most 3 o’clock. Then I reckoned up what wheelbarrow that Mrs. Bugbee got. Alzina is going to Hastings tomorrow and he will put I owed Alzina and paid her all up $20.50 broke my little white milk cup. So I sent Leta 3 hundred in the bank for me there. Mrs. cents She was here 30 weeks. I paid her 60 down and got another one and Herb charged Russell here with me. So I don t have to stay. dollars in all. Today Fred Ball here and gave alone. Estella McDonald here loday. 1 got some dirt and pul in 5 boxes and 2 tin pans. I sowed io papers of china asters and some CITY OF HASTINGS poppy seeds and soine minionett and rose moss out doors and sowed my early tomatoes and pansies and hardy P'nk and chrysanthe­ mums and my big tomatoes that Linn Thurston gave to me and some that I got of Mrs. Roach to Gull Lake and some of mine ill hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 16,2014 at that I had last year. My ^ai is sore yet. Mrs. The City of Hastin9^hnmbers second floor of City Hall, for the purpose of hearRussell got my mail and a quart of milk lor A-nn PM in Council Cnam • interesled persons on a Master Plan for the me to Mrs. Smith, 5 cis- Orra Storms has 4 places a coming out under her arm from her Development cancer. She has been to see about H to u eonable and necessary aids and services lor persons Kalamazoo. The Dr. won t do a thing with it Th» Citv will p(ovide r Tdays notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945.2468 so she will have to die with il [Orra Stonns Z disability at 800.649.3777. lived lour more years, unu May 19. 1900. She was 50 years old ™d was buried al or TDD call relay set* Prairieville Cemetery J * Keeps Your Stove notice of public meeting Master Plan for Riverside Cemetery Thomas E. Emery Citv Clerk ____ 775*7,** Readers who lune juiiridose attention to Hannahs jottings al**1 yvcral weeks likely noticed the criticism in her comments, such as "Alzina went to chun h this afternoon and tonight again. If Nettie had not been here. I would have been alone." Alzina had just gut dinner but Dock could not wait, so they did nut have anv din ner. She never gets dinner HU always so late I have told her many times to get dinner by noun but she won't." "Alzina is nff again tonight to meeting, I suppose." Hannah's disgruntlemcnt with Alzina seemed to increase after Alzina, 41. began spending lime with a Mr. Riner. Notice her i omment alwut 5 in 1896, according , .^pn "/ t,^raa^e diary. A widow n’ha ' quit t ^0^ Hannah in 1897for $2 a ^oitrtl U . tfie was for little pay far j arid OfJ^a expected. Dr. Hyde interv^ ^{ra $0 n'oman. Sarah Dunning, a wor aF week to .stay with Hannah- ^aJtd^1 Hannah for several more y*a ly wa s paid S4.50 per week. —— £ (To V* be »V< continut df Sentence delayed in fata drunk driving accident by Julie Makarewlcz Staff Writer Kip Morris tearfully apologized to thc fam­ ily of his best friend, Martin Breitner, as he appeared before Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell Wednesday morning for sentencing after pleading guilty to operat­ ing a motor vehicle while intoxicated, caus­ ing a death. “It’s a life sentence for me already.” said Morris, 54, of Battle Creek. Breitner, 52, of Hastings, died at lhe scene of thc single-vehicle accident Nov. 12. 2013. on South M-37 near Sager Road in Hastings Township. Morris was driving thc vehicle when it rolled and Breitner was ejected. Morris and Breitner were best friends since high school, according lo family members. Morris said he misses his friend every day and wakes up thinking of him every morning. “I’m very sorry' for my actions. I’ll never drink again in my life. I know that," said Morris. Members of Breitner’s family also spoke to Judge McDowell before she issued her ruling, asking for leniency for a man they considered like another part of their family. Breitner’s parents said Morris and their son were insep­ arable friends and the Breitner children thought of Morris as an uncle. “It’s a tragedy. Martin’s children lost their lather and also lost Kip who was like an uncle lo them,” said assistant prosecuting attorney Jessica Pay ne. She reminded the judge, however, that it was Morris who was driving and that his actions took a life. “He took a father away from his kids. He killed his best friend. It’s such a shame,” she said. . McDowell said she understood the wishes .. she also i» of the Breitner family, but sa> ._unity. responsible for protecting the c farniv -If you had killed someone else; thc would probably be in here ^^"^bably maximum sentence, and I wou r grant it,” McDowell said. vehicle A charge of operating a mol _ while intoxicated causing a death can ishnble by up to 15 years in Pnson ths. slate guidelines, or as little as 3o without deviating from those gu^c*‘n^pli lo The Breitner family asked McDo consider an alternative to prison or at i < very lenient sentence. rarnilv McDowell said she was taking the ta comments into consideration, but said believes she had no choice but to send nim prison. She also said this is not Moms nr* drunk driving conviction. He was also co victed in 1986, 1989 and 2006. “1 understand where the Breitner famt y comes from — that you are like fami y . them. But my job is to protect the communi­ ty,” said McDowell. She ordered Morris to serve between and 180 months in prison in exchange for ms guilty plea. “In my opinion, it still reflects the lower end of the guidelines,” she said. But, she recognized that with his plea agreement and the comments from Breitner s family, Morris may have expected an eyen lighter sentence. Because of that expectation, she gave Morris time to discuss options with his attorney about reconsidering his plea and possibly taking lhe case to trial. After more than 45 minutes, Morris’ attor­ ney requested and was granted an adjourn­ ment of the sentencing to May 1 to give Morris time to evaluate his options. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Barrv.County Cornnmnily MentaLHealth Authority Board Central Dispatch Administrative Board, Citizen at Large: Applicants cannot be affiliated with any organization already invoiced with Barry County Central Dispatch. Applicants must be a resident of Barry County. A letter of intent along with some background infor­ mation and the willingness to commit to this position must be sent along with the appli­ cation. Commission on Aging Community1 Corrections Advisory Board (1 position representing Communications Media) Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or uw,barnvountv.org: and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22,2014. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. NOTICE Dog Census of Barry County Begins 5/1/2014 4 $25 Fine will be issued to any household with one or more unlicensed dogs. A current rabies shot is required to obtain a license. Cost to household with unlicensed dog: $25 Fine per household $10 Late Fee (per dog in unlicensed household) License for each dog: $ 7 1 year / altered dog $18 3 year / altered dog $22 1 year / unaltered dog $60 3 year / unaltered dog Fines may be mailed in or paid at the Barry County Animal Shelter. I icenses may be purchased at several local veterinarians or the Barry County Animal Shelter, Cost Rables Cilnic.......... Bull Creek Veterinary Service • Thursday, April 17 • 4-7 p.m. Broadway Veterinary Clinic • Saturday, April 19 • 1-4 p.m. Green Street Veterinary Clinic • Saturday, April 26 • 10 a.m. ■ 1 p.m. $10 Rabies + opportunity to purchase license —_______ ____________ ____ �, wri ««• !0'< “ ThB Banner Pane 10 ssHEWSSl NOTICE OFMORIGAGEfOHECLOSURE eTATE of MICHIGAN ^CUfT-FAMILY DIVISION J^l?arrycounty Ration of hearing pU^N0.06-25057-GM TOUNRN^^RAoFEAlexis Marte Hatfield bom .^^oo. Michigan. 1/21/2003 ,n Petition to terminate parental A ducted by the court on April 14,2014 8 County Family Court before ’ am M. Doherty. o’dered that Unknown Father perr M 'y *ppe*f before lh° COUft flt ’h° t'me and P'aCe sW,ed ^,ng may resun in termination of parental ■ V $A st3»mer,t that ,ailure 10 anend 010 hearins a denial 01 ‘n,erest in the minor’a walv' ** . potii for all subsequent bearings, a waiver cf a °r-ht to appointment of an attorney, and could result germination of any parental rights. ‘ 775M059 FORECLOSURE NOTICE •mis fan is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Any in'ormation obtained will be used for this oumose ll Y°u ln !he Military, pleaso contact our ottce at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Paul L Friddle and Rita Garza-Friddle. Husband and Wife to Amenquost Mortgage Company. Mortgagee, dated February 5. 2004 and recorded February 13, 2004 in Instrument f 1122184 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Senes 2004-FR1. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated April 1, 2004. by assignment dated January 15, 2009 and recorded February 17, 2009 in Instrument u 20090217-0001377 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Fifteen Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents (S115,651.64) Including interest 5.65% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at pubi c vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on Apnl 24, 2014 Sa»d premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: The South 70 feel of Lot 712 of the City, formerfy Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof; also, commencing 70 feel North of lhe Southeast corner of Lot 712 of thc City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, for a place 0! beg.nmng; thence North 4 feet; thence West 15 feet; thence South 4 feet; thence East 15 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 535 W Court St. Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from lhe dale of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL’ 600.3241 cr MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redumpt>on period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon tho expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od. Dated: 3/27/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-FR1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Kills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-00056 (0327)(O4-17) 775*5*72 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Melissa Roobol. a Married Woman formerly known as Mehssa Allerding and Andrew Roobol. her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml. LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 24. 2009, and record­ ed on July 6, 2009 in instrument 200907070007014, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two and 24/100 Dollars ($83,842 24). Under the power of sate contained In said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, sorne part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1 00 PM. on May 11 2014 Said premises aro situated in City of Hastings, R-irrv County. Michigan, and are described as: Tho ulrth 68 foot of Lot 422 and the North 68 feet of tho T12 feet of Lot 421. of the Crty formerly Wage , Barry County. Michigan according to tho ° thereof recorded rn Barry County Records. pl^ ademption period shall bo 6 months from r «;uch salo. unless determined abanth0 datC °Lrordance witn MCLA 600.3241a, In boned m - redGfnption period shall bo 30 days which ’ such sak>i. from tho at foreclosure salo under If the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Chapter 32 oM 327fl {h0 borrower will bo held pursuant to M^<Qn bUys tho property at respon2!b!d ‘ IrSosure sale or to tho mortgage IhG mortgage for^jng prop£rty dufing tho rC°dc^^r^4 nuum ft^osiio4-24’ I EG Al, NOTICES SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING NO-ncET0°B^RS AP^> Meeting called to order nt 7 00. All board mem­ bers present . A?pr°vod m!nules with addition and correction for the March 13. 2014 budget workshop. . £pr°.VOd m|nutos from tho March 4. 2014 roguu ?°ard meo,infl and tho March 25. 2014 Budget neanng. Department reports received and put on filo. Approved placing buoys on Gun Lake subject to homoowners approval and attorney approval. Approved paying of tho bills Approved monon to adioum Submitted by Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor Ikl 0F MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 14-188-CH HON. AMYL McDowell WALKER COLLINS. JR. and JARI LEE COLLINS, husband and wife. Plaintiffs. •vsMARVIN L CLASSIC. NORMA JEAN CLUM, BETTY CURTIS and SHIRLEY KILMER, together with their unknown heirs, devisees, successors and assigns. Defendants. David L. Smith (P20636) Attorney for Plaintiffs 133 South Cochran, P.O. Box 8 Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517) 543-6401 At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Court. Hastings. Michigan, on the 13 day of March. 2014. PRESENT: HONORABLE AMY L. MCDOWELL. CIRCUIT JUDGE. This matter having come on for hearing on the Motion of Plaintiffs requesting substituted service in this cause; and it appearing to tho Court that in addition to the Defendants named herein potential interested parties may be tho unknown heirs, devisees and assigns of the Defendants; and it fur­ ther appearing to the Court that the Plaintiffs are seeking an Order from this Court determining that they are lhe rightful owners of the real estate desenbed in tho Complaint; and tho Court being fully advised in the premises; IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that anyone having an interest in this cause must file an Answer to tho Complaint w.thln twenty-eight (28) days after the final publication and/or posting of the notice of this Order IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this notice shall be published in tho Hastings Banner once each week during Lhe weeks of March 31st, April 7th and April 14th, 2014. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that notice of these proceedings shall bo posted once each week during the weeks of March 31st. April 7th and April 4th, 2014, at tho Barry County Courthouse and two other public places within the County as determined by an authorized Barry County process server IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that an Answer to this Complaint must bo filed no later than May 20.2014, that being more than twen­ ty-eight (28) days after the final posting and publi­ cation as directed. 775*5877 Amy L. McDowell, Circuit Judge Decodenfo FILE Kin 14026622 Ofc Eslalo of Mal„ p Fofd. Deceased. Dato of birth: 7/18/1926. TO ALL CR£[)|Yf\QeNOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Maxine P. Ford. dl0d Mav 20. 2001. Creditors 0| tho JeeJdcnt aro notified that all claims against the ftState wil1 bo forovof barred unless proneniotj to Charles M. personal re£ resentative. or t0 bo.*, tho probate court al 206 West Court Street Su-to 302. Hastings and tho per­ sonal ropresentath/o within 4 months after tho dato °,Pul>!i“,'°no'lhl3nolico. Date: 4/7/14 Michael D. HolmQS P66i65 211 East Water Street, Sto. 401 Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (269) 343-2106 Charles M. Ford 11215 W. Ford Road Plainwell. Mtch.gan 49080 (269)664-4111 U° NON-REgiQENT NOTICE NO. 14-AD-10-HI SHANDY LEE JENKINS and STANLEY ROYCE JENKINS va. KELVIN BROOKS PARTON STATE of TENNESSEE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this cause. n appealing from the original file and lhe Petition and Motion heretofore filed by the Petitioners. Shandy Lee Jenkins and Stanley Royce Jenkins, that the Respondent. Kelvin Brooks Parton. Is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, or his whereabouts cannot bo ascertained so that ordinary process cannot be served upon him, it is ordered that said Respondent file an answer with the Circuit Court of Sevier County. Tennessee, and a copy with Petitioners. Shandy Leo Jenkins and Stanley Royce Jenin's Attorney, R. Brandon White, whoso address is 216 Phoenix Court, Suite D, Seymour, Tennessee 37865. within thirty (30) days of the last date ol publication, exclusive of the day of publication, or a judgment by default may be entered and the cause set lor hearing ox parte as to him. Further for lhe purpose of hearing the matter to bo heard on the 20th day of June. 2014, at 9.00 a.m. or as soon as this cause can be hoard in the Circuit Courtroom. Sevier County Courthouse, Sevierville. TN; further, that failure to answer before or appear on that data will result in the judgment being taken against him and entry of a Anal Order. This notice will bo published in The Hastings Banner in Barry County, Michigan for four (4) suc­ cessive weeks This the 17th day of March. 2014. Sevier County Circuit Court Clerk By. Heather Estabrook* T7VIW Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made In tho conditions of a mortgage made by Lance Tatum, an unmarried man. original mortgagor(s). lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated December 22,2006, and record­ ed on February 5. 2007 in instrument 1176096. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing. LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Two and 87/100 Dollars ($132,522 87). Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and lhe statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 1, 2014. Said premises are situated In Township of Thornapple, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1/2 ol Section 2, Town 4 North. Rango 10. Thomapple Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing al the Southeast comer of said Section 2; thenco West 2112 feet along tho South Imo of said Section; thence North 01 dogroes 46 minutes West 413 feet parallel with the East lino of said Section to tho place of beginning; thonco coni tinuing North 01 degrees 46 minutes West 207 feet; thence West 558.68 feet 1° lhQ CGn1°r,ine d Whitnoyvillo Road; thence South 00 degrees 40 minutes East 206.92 feot along said centerline of Whitnoyvillo Road; thence East 562 feet, more or . . th nia_ ’,"’w"r’ L. i p,ac® of ^ginning, Tho rodomption period shall bo 6 months from ' «»Hnmn.i---------tho dato of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption P«nod shal1 bo 30 dayS from tho dato of such salej If the property ig at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be heri responsible to tho person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 3. 2014 For more information nlease call: FC S (248) 593-1304 P FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you aro in tho Military, pleaso contact our office at the number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Tammy S. Aiveloy and Mitchell Wayne Hiveloy, Wife and Husband, as joint tenants to Arbor Mortgage. Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006 and recorded Apnl 6. 2006 in Instrument # 1162312 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Bank of America. N A, by assignment dated March 5, 2013 and recorded March 13, 2013 in Instrument # 2013-002835 on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof tho sum ol Ono Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Sovonty-Nmo Cents ($172,795.79) including inter­ est 6.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and tho statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of thorn, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 1, 2014. Said premises are situat­ ed in Township of Irving. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast comer of tho North ono haff of the Southeast ono quarter of the Northwest ono quarter of Section 15, Town 4 North, Rango 9 West, thonce South 660 feot, thenco West 440 feel for tho point of beginning: thence North 264 feet, thence East to lhe centerline of Woodschool Road, thonce Southerly along tho centerline of Woodschool Road to tho South lino of the Norin ono half ol tho Southeast one quarter of the Northwest ono quarter of Section 15, thence West to tho point of begin­ ning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over tho following described property which Is intended to bo a private road for tho benefit of tho above described parcel and all other parcels adja­ cent thereto. Said private roadway for ingress and egress being desenbed as follows: Commencing at the Northeast comer ol the North one half of the Southeast ono quarter of tho Northwest one quarter of Section 15, Town 4 North, Rango 9 West, thenco South 330 feel for the point of beginning: Thenco West approximately 1320 feel to the West line of the Southeast one quarter of the Northwest ono 9uart®r» .^22^ 3ou,b 6G tool, thence East approx­ imately 1320 feet, thonco No 1th 66 feot to tho point of beginning. Subject to easements, conditions and restnctions or record, including but not limited lo an existing roadway easement lor Woodschool road. Commonh/ known as 3565 Mountain Ridge Dr., Freeport Ml 49325 Tho redemption period shall bo b months from the date of such sale, unless doter?ban??J?,ed in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, |n which caso tho redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe dale of such sale, or upon tho expiration of tho not'ce required by'MCL^600 3241 a(c), whichever Is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. II the proper­ ty ia sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible lo tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period Dated: 4/03/2014 Bank of America, N A Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys; Potestivo & Associates, P.C. ‘ 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Fite No: 14-00435 (04­ 03)(04-24) 775MOC2 Trott & Trott, P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #438620F01 9 (04-03)(04-24) certain Umorto'^«,Wn mndo 'n tho cond'hon3 of a Sebe a Mecu,0d J«Hroy Nonnan Bank of Charlottep^„E Federal Saving-. Sank otni the Un,inn .. Savln9s 'OanIy' ^;cr,'9an- a under the laws of ’or Barrv Count. m °Hcc 01 !bo Register of Deeds 1163907 Pan^’ HT9™ °n May 2 2000 ,n Liber claimed tn h? h 00 wb:cb Mortgage there is intere"? J? °n Apn! 10* Jo? principal, once thn' r C ar,d delinquent escrow bat­ Seven w hundred Fifty Thousand ($150 784 20^ ^‘9btV F°Ur Ond 29/100 DoI,ars’ to tteciarn i and Said Mort9a90e having elected 2? &ums cecufcd by Mortgage °nd payab,° ^ause ol the set­ . lavu hU 8 ° Mortgagors and no proceedings • avtng been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby tho power of sale contaned in Sn^396 has b000™ operative; uTHEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY 1 I !ha1 Vlrtuo of the power of sate contained n sard Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, tho sa;d Mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at pubic auc­ tion to tho highest b dder, at the main entrance of the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, that being lhe place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on May 15, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock, local time in the afternoon of said day. and sari premises will be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Seven, (7.00%) percent per annum interest, legal costs, attorney fees and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned Mortgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to protect its interest in the prem­ ises, which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: Lot 35 of Assessor's Plat #1 ol tho Village of Nashville. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 62. If the property described in this Notice Is sold at tho foreclosure salo referred to above, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to tho purchaser who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period as provided by MCL 600 3278 or otherwise by law. The redemption penod will be Six (6) months from lhe time of such sale unless the property is deemed abandoned according to MCL600.3201 to 600.3280, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank 236 S. Cochran Avenue Charlotte. Ml 48813 77566153 Dated: April 10, 2014 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used (or this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Brad A. Gee and Julie L Gee, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2009 and recorded November 18, 2009 in Instrument # 200911180011252 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Quicken Loans, Inc., by assignment dated September 4, 2013 and recorded September 9. 2013 in Instrument # 2013-010977 on which mortgage there is claimed lo be duo at tho dato hereof the sum of Two Hundred Forty-Nino Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($249,566.50) including interest 3.75% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such caso made and provided, notice is hereby givon that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 1, 2014 Said premises are situated in City ol Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11. Indian Hills, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 53, Barry County Records, also commencing at the Southwest comer ol said Lot 11 for place of begin­ ning; thence South 30 feet to the Hastings City lim­ its; thence East 120 feet; thence North to comer common to Lots 10 and 11 of said plat; thence West on section line of Lot 11. 120 feel to the place of beginning, all being a part of tho Southeast onequarter of Section 6. Town 3 North. Rango 8 West. Commonly known as 575 Indian Hills Drive, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. II lhe proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/03/2014 Quicken Loans. Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-87688 ( 04-03)(04-24) • 77586054 This firm is a debt. Any InformahO b coolact ^fatY-J mqRTGAG^ purpose. If you af0 |;S?od be.o ■ onditions of our ott.ee at tho nurnP _r |n ,h n B^3 °nd SALE - Default has boo • jeffroy Mohgag° a certain mortgage mad^ yyjfo norninoe Karen K Bum?.. HuJ> ?efn5, ,nC’’ sUCCoSSOrs Electronic Registration Y |nC|U 5 2005 for Accred-ted Home Len > Septembe ’ t » and assigns. Mortgagee2oO6 in ,n3t 010 jn and recorded-September l7, 2010 > 1152897 nnd 'e-rQCordddncBco Barry ° „ned Instrument # 2010061700 was flSS-9' Records, M-chigan. Said mo^* through mosno assignments io. TfUS1 20uoAssoclation. as Trustee for G r -Reales. Sen®9 AHL2. Mortgage Pass-Through C 31 2014 2005-AHL2. by assignment dated county and subsequently recorded । c;3;med to &s Records on which mortgage there Hundred duo at the dato hereof the sum o Seventy­ Twenty-Two Thousand E'ght Hun Cents Three Dollars and Seventy _ • annum. ($122,873.71) Including interest 5 88*7 Under tho power of sate containedin sa , _r0Vlbed. ond the statute in such case made ano p notice Is hereby given that sa;d mortgag foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged pro ' • somo part of them, at public vendue. Ctrcu1 d of Barry County al 1:00PM on May 8. 201 premises are s-tuated in Township of Orang • Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as. 10 and 11 of Lapham’s Airport Lots, according tho Plat thereof recorded m Liber 3 of Plats. Pa9° 100, in the Office of the Register of Deed for Bany County, Michigan. Also Lots 84 and 85 of Lapham s Airport Lots No. 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Pago 87, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 5329 Marsh Road, Shelbyville Ml 49344 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in wh’qh caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon the* oxplration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If tho proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for dam­ aging tho property during the redemption period. Dated. 4/10/2014 US Bank, National Association, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-AHL2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AHL2. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-96683 (04-10)(05-01) 775*6177 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained wifi be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michele L Wilson, An Unmarried Woman to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated January 18, 2006 and recorded January 30, 2006 in Instrument # 1159513 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for. Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2006-R2, under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated March 1, 2006, by assignment dated January 15. 2009 and recorded February 17, 2009 in Instrument # 20090217­ 0001414 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Six Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars and Sixty-Nine Cents ($96,222.69) including interest 6.99% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 17, 2014 Satd premises are situat­ ed in Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 8, block 9, assessors plat no 3 of the Village of Middleville, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in liber 3. page 11. of plats, Barry County Records Commonly known as 204 Grand Rapids St. Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. In which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expi­ ration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mort­ gage holder lor damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 3/20/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for. Ameriquest Mortgage Securites Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2006-R2 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Polesbvo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-98852 (03-20,(04-10) 775*5741 �SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Spring is good time to dust off financial plan hy Vonda Van Til Social Security Puhkc Affairs Specialist April is National Financial I.itcracy Month - the perfect lune to sprin * it comes to planning your financial future If you already have a plan. this js a grea| opjx)f p®to@0 w? Kidnapping story was false report Delton man reports key vehicle damage Hastings police charged a 27-ycar-old Breckenridge woman with filing a false police report The woman reported March 10 that she had been kidnapped and car­ jacked in the kinsing area, then driven to Hastings where she woke up in a parking lot after allegedly being drugged by her attackers After investigation, police arrest­ ed lhe woman for false reporting March 28. She is currently out of jail on bond. A 27;-cn,r O'‘t n,a" ’vpon«1 hi* Ford 1-150 truck had been scratched with a key, causing about $3,(XX) damage. Tlie man told sheriff s deputies he was not sure w hen or vv here it happened, but discovered the damage March 13 while his track was parked in his driveway in the 7600 block of South Norris Road. Delton. City police investigate thefts from vehicles The Hastings Police Department has recently received several reports of larceny from motor vehicles on the north side of the city. All of the vehicles that have been entered were left unlocked, and most of the items stolen have been loose change, paper work and CDs. Officers remind vehicle ow ners to make sure their automobiles are locked and lo report any suspicions actix ity immediately. Roommate may have used debit card A 41-year-old Hastings man reported someone stole his debit card and uwd it lo make several purchases, overdrawing his account. The man told sheriff’s deputies April 2 he could not find his wallet. but later found it in a couch cushion. When he went lo pay for coffee with his debit card, he discovered the card was missing. He later learned of several purchases that w ere not made or authorized by him. He told deputies he believed a roommate used thc card. Unauthorized items purchased with the card included two ATM withdrawals and a purchase at Kmart in Hastings, The man also said an Amtrak ticket was pur­ chased with his card, as well as minutes for a prepaid phone. Unauthorized charges totaled more than $250. I'he roommate was not located, and police are continuing their investigation. The train ticket was canceled. Farm machinery batteries stolen A mechanic at Gun Lake Fanns on Marsh Road reported theft of several vehi­ cle batteries and damage to battery cables. The incident was reported April 4 at about 8:21 a.m. Hie mechanic told Barry County deputies lhe incident occurred sometime between March 21 and March 31. He said several cables on multiple pieces of farm equipment had been cut and batteries stolen. He said some gas may have been taken out of the equipment. Items taken included six vehicle batteries and three trac­ tor batteries, valued at about $100 each. 1 here was also about $2(X) in damage lo the cut battery cables. Unreadable license plate gets closer look /X sheriff’s deputy who stopped a vehicle on Martin Road near Brown Road in Woodland for having an unreadable license plate ended up arresting the driver. The deputy saw a pickup truck was traveling west on Brown Road at about 3:53 p.m. March 30. noticed the registration plate was unreadable and decided to stop the vehicle. The plate was a Michigan temporary plate in a plastic bag mounted where a metal reg­ istration plate is supposed to be displayed. After talking with the driver, the officer dis­ covered lhe man’s license was suspended and that he had four prior suspensions. The 33-year-old Clarksville man was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended, second or subse­ quent offense, and booked into the Barry County Jail. Argument leads to Accident puts drunk driving arrest driver in jail Hastings Police were called to an argu­ ment March 25 in the 1400 block of South Broadw ay that led to the arrest of a 41 -yearold man. When officers arrived, they encountered a man who said he was there remove some of his property from the home. An argument reportedly broke out and the man allegedly assaulted a woman in the home. I'he man also reportedly backed a trailer into thc home. Police reported they could smell alcohol on the man’s breath and learned from another witness thc man had driven the truck to lhe home. The man was then arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, probation violation and domestic violence. He was booked into the Barry County Jail. Mountain bikes taken from Hastings home A 26-ycur-old Hastings woman reported iheit of two Schwinn mountain bicycles from her home in lhe 2900 block of McKeown Rond. HiiMiny. March 30. lhe bicycles were reported missing after the woman posted a not.ee on Iw xx>k that she wanted to get rid of some mbbtls Alter the rabbits were picked up. -he woman noticed the bicycles were mtssiii deputies contacted lhe people . the rabbits, and eotdinue to m^n^ theft of the bikes. Ijicbityck. • $300. A single-vehicle accident April 6 led to the arrest of lhe driver for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Deputies were called to the accident on Hager and Bayne roads after a witness heard the crash and saw the driver get out of the vehicle after hitting a tree. Officers confronted lhe driver and detected the odor of alcohol. Both the driver and his female passenger were injured in the crash and transported to Pennock Hospital by Nashville EMS Both were treated and released for minor injuries The driver, a 50-year-o?d Xemiontville man. was arrested and booked into the Barry Couniy Jail. Vacant home reportedly broken into A Nashville woman reported a break-in al a vacant home in the 5000 bloek of Lawrence Road. Nashville Th• * •• was reported about I Ho a.m. Marell Ho -etyhing was f, K M Nlarclt .l! she ntnieed the from sr:0" ;.jar and found the front dX'f’^t '’ h“1 been smashed and broken < pe ? ‘’ppear anything was ,niX„ • ' inside the home A i '™,ng from tullily to take another “"•re still on lratk « “"<1 make sure 5,in’neial P According to a 2013 sur?cy by ..-mloyee Benefit Research hts|lllllc. Ih(. years base seen » J'T <lecli„c* in Americans’ confidence a W retirement savings. Only 13 liercenl of workers fed very confident about having *ni ?•' for a comfort­ able retirement and 2# not at all confident. More than hart ot workcrs have |css than S25.OOO in total savings an(J invcM, ments. Twenty-eight percent of worken> have saved less than $1,000 If you haven’t begun saving for retirement, now is a good lime to ~ n° matter what your age. If retirement is near. you’ll want to jump into the fast lane ng 11 away. 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M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Hwtmgs Banner AD'S I®. 20H - .2- DK team a little deeper this spring hy Brett Bremer Sports Editor _ Kellogg varsity track and field coS Karinin Bourdo feels good about hav,n arc up overall as a good freshman ,,L joins a solid group of returning athletes. -One of our team strengths this year will be i>ur numbers and versatility,” Bourdo said. -I felt last year that our top achievers were maxed out in every meet and feel this year we should be able to share the sacrifice more evenly.” The group of top achievers from a year ago who are returning includes Nicole Thompson, Alicia Lindsey, Samantha Cleary. Thompson, a senior, and Lindsey, a junior, will both once again be key members of the relay (cams for the Panthers. Cleary, a junior, is one of the Panthers’ very versatile athletes, who can contribute in lhe middle distance races as well as the hurdles. Other key returnees are junior Kristen Mohn, senior Nora Sheffer and junior Faith Ferris, who can contribute in lhe throws and the middle distance races. /Mso back is Ashley Tranlhem, to contribute in the sprints and relays once again. “We also have several devoted athletes with good work ethics who are highly moti­ vated to achieve at a high level." Bourdo said. “1 am also pleased with our upper classmen, and feel their leadership and accountability will help lead our team to a successful season. Overall, I think our team dynamic will be stronger this year.” Adding to lhe dynamic is a good-sized freshman class that includes Sarah Bassett, Aiden Pursley and Saddle Finney who will help in sprints, hurdles, jumps and relays. Delton Kellogg will hope to move up a bit in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this sea­ son. after placing seventh in the conference a year ago. Bourdo said she expects Schoolcraft, with Jacob Morgan DK baseball has a lot of experience and big goals Alicia Lindsey its numbers, to once again be al or near the top of the conference standings at the end of thc year. Olivet and Pennfield also return a handful of very talented athletes that could propel their teams to the top. Delton Kellogg will take pan in its first outdoor meet of the season w hen conference duals start al Oli\ct April 15. The Panthers won l have a home meet this season because of construction at Delton Kellogg High School. Working to earn a couple of those infield spots arc juniors Natalie Campbell and Hannah Haines, who will be in their first spring on the varsity roster. The Panthers also expect solid contribu­ tions from junior outfielder Emmalee Wooden. Delton Kellogg had its first handful of con­ tests canceled or postponed because of the wintery weather. The Kalamazoo Valley Association season begins when lhe Panthers return from spring break. April 18 with a dou­ ble header al home against Schoolcraft. Parchment and Kalamazoo Christian are once again expected to be tw o of the toughest teams in the conference. Delton Kellogg has some time to get ready forthose tough match­ ups, which won’t happen until May. The Panthers follow up the league opener with a trip to lhe Hastings Invitational April Laya Newland CHAPPLE ffc'j. REALTY INC. GROVE STREET CAFE M-43 Hwy across from Delton School^ I IB E. Orchard, Delton 623-4058 WestMlchlganLakes com BUCKLAND AGENCY 1123? Sprague Rd, Delton 623-5115 Tqt o.r Ptoi T«4» r. Mr per HfssiiefjffgjslotM < IJOW Center, Suite B. Hastings 102 N. Grove, Delton 948-3720 623-5455 • 623-4099 GO GO AUTO PARTS mid-lakes IaNMnc SALON 623-8340 ACTIVC UFAR f, 7709 Kingsbury Rd. Delton (269) 623-2775 -J* M '• ■T3 C Ul<i net '»• L the CLOSET ivf, . THE HASTINGS Family Ccniignrnott M-43 Hwy. 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Quite a number of these kids will be contributing lo the points’ column in different events this season.” A couple of the freshmen that Grimes is especially expecting good things from are Cogan McCoy, who will put his speed to use in the sprints, hurdles and relays, and Esteban Villalobos in lhe shot put and the discus. There is a strong group of upperclassmen returning as well from lhe team that finished second at the KVA Championship Meet last spring after three straight years on top of the league standings. The group of returnees includes senior Franklin James and juniors Gary Egelkraut W1LLIAMS-GORES FUNERAL HOME 133 Orchard, Delton 623-5461 SIMPLY SWEETS, 623-8047 DELTON HARDWARE & RENTAL NAPA OF DELTON , Orchard. 623-4804 extending through March there hasn t een a lot of other opportunities to figure otner things out. Ly ons said just “not being able to get out­ side and practice” has been the biggest chal­ lenge so far. There was time for setting some team goals though. The players did that, and the goals are lofty ones. The Panthers will take the field this month battling for a Kalamazoo Valley Association title and would like to capture a district crown at lhe end of lhe season. Hackett Catholic Central. Maple Valley and Schoolcraft will be thc biggest chal­ lengers to a KV/\ championship for the Delton boys. Delton Kellogg is scheduled lo open KVA play by hosting Schoolcraft for a double header Friday. April 18. The Panthers will then head lo the Hastings Invitational Saturday. April 19. Youngsters can help DK boys stay near top of KVA Group of six returnees to lead DK softball by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers are young, but they’ve played a lol of softball. . Seniors Kaysie Hook and Julie Jozwik are among a group of six reluming girls for thc Delton Kellogg varsity softball team that have a lot of varsity experience. Hook returns for her senior season pitching and catching for the Panthers, and could also see time in lhe infield along with junior returnees Laya Newland and Libby Parker. Newland and Hook will share the pitching duties throughout the spring, and Hook will share time behind home plate with sopho­ more returnee Carice Keim, Junior outfielder Kelsi Kienitz rounds out the group. Delton Kellogg head coach Kelly Yoder is looking forward lo seeing girls improve around the infield as they get used to new positions. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor New Delton Kellogg varsity baseball coach Jesse Lyons could play a senior at every posi­ tion this spring, with nine seniors on the ros­ ter. Some underclassmen with assuredly con­ tribute. but the Panthers will rely a lot on their experience. The group of nine seniors is led by Jacob Morgan. Sam Horrocks and TJ Wooden who have both been up with thc varsity since their sophomore seasons. Seniors back for their second season on the varsity are Josh McCarty. Jeff Minehart, Andrew Pctzhold, Spencer Sauers and Cameron Tobias. Wooden, Horrocks and Morgan are a solid base for the pitching rotation. Lyons also chose a trio of juniors and one sophomore and one freshman to fill out the varsity roster, but with winter weather ART & °E£aTH KITCHEN & ’*256 SPRAGUf 623-7922___ SMITH & DOSTER SALES & SERVICE 114 Grove IM-43) Delton 623-5111 DELTON POLE BUILDING 100 36 M-43. Delton 623-3300 DELTON FLORAL & GIFTS 10120 S Wall Lake Rd (M-431 Delton 623-5353 THE HASTINGS BANNER D/MlrJ L- Ur mfrrntl it Cm**!* w |«% H51 N M-43 Hwy. Hartings 945-9554 Franklin James and Lucas Hansen who were three-fourths of the KVA championship team in the 1600meter relay last year. James was also the league champion in lhe 400-meter dash. I he rest of the senior letter winners who are back are Chase Henderson in the sprints and relays. Brady Mills in lhe sprints and thc pole vault. Tucker Onderlinde in the hurdles and high jump and Kaleb Pluchinsky in the distance races. Junior Brock Mueller returns in the dis­ tance races, and sophomore Jacob Reed is back in the hurdles, relays and the shot put. I his team has every intention of remain­ ing a dominant force in the KVA despite los­ ing a very’ talented group of athletes to gradu­ ation.” Grimes said. “We will be relying heavily on our junior* and seniors who have seen what it takes to win championships, as well as a strong group of underclassmen who certainly look lo contribute to the team’s suc­ cess.” Others among thc key newcomers to the program this spring arc sophomores Keith VanderWoude, Nathan Crapo and Isaac Alvev and juniors Blake Mast and Cole Mabie. * 'The Panthers will open Kalamazoo Valiev Association duals at Olivet Tuesday y Grimes said he expects it to be another tough season of competition in lhe KVA with Constantine. Maple Valley, Schoolcraft and Parchment thc top competitors for the ton spot in the league standings. P �. , P.’?’ '3 . lO. ‘’°1’ g| g Hastings Barner - Thursday- Viking teams both second to Ionia at first track meet byB«"«"nU'r Sports Ed,ll)r • • bovs won every r»tc wherc someone°Xd*o run 400"«"« or more Wednesday- beat out the Lake . for the Bulldogs to al the "e,‘l1 ho” edby the Viking’ <» Unity Field, mcethosicd by a lend ^m^butAe Bulldogs hadthrecof thc C'Cr JXhek in the 3200-metcr nm then X X Xtneter relay to edge past the finished with 156 Points to the [so‘ Maple Valley was third on lhe Sarah Shipley and coach Kent Enyart Delton golf should be one of KVA’s top squads once again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There should be some good battles at the lop of the Kalamazoo Valley Association this spring. The defending conference champions from Hackett Catholic Central graduated a number of players from their state championship team of a year ago. but are reloading from a talent­ ed JV squad. Maple Valley returns much of its line-up from a year ago, and Delton Kellogg head coach Kent Enyart said he expects Schoolcraft to be tough. Tire Panthers should be tough themselves. Sarah Shipley returns tor her sophomore sea­ son with the Delton Kellogg varsity golf team, returning along with seniors Anthony Houtrow. Jesse Mishler and Joe Tolhurts, and juniors Kylvr Bourdo. Logan Lumbert and Austin Tobias. Shipley was one of lhe KVA’s top players as a freshman, and has another year of com­ petitive golf experience in hand. Delton Kellogg should also get a boost from junior Drake Lutterbeck. a transfer who was the top player for Coldwater a year ago. “Not being able to get outside yet makes it hard to assess the rest of the newcomers.’’ said Enyart. Delton Kellogg was third in the KVA a year ago and went on to qualify tor the regional round of the state tournament. Finishing in lhe top three in the KVA and reaching regionals as a team again would be solid accom­ plishments for the Panthers, and coach Enyart hopes that this year thc team may be able to get a player or two into the state finals as well. The Panthers’ season opener was post­ poned. They were supposed to host Parchment and Hackett Catholic Central at Mullenhurst April 2. lhe season will get going again .April 15 when Delton plays host to Olivet and Maple Valley at Mullenhurst. Delton Kellogg will then host Battle Creek St. Philip lor a dual April 16 and host Thomapple Kellogg Apnl 17. DK soccer team has a lot of turnover Y’k hh 88 points followed by Pennficld 38. da>. W n nn^Mayer took the 3200 for the BS i OMm’U 53 00 seconds, with . .mate Jordan Zaniarron second in "iM 3 00 That duo had flip-flopped places „m earlier, when Zamanon.won the 1600„™ter run in 5:03.00 with Mayer second in 5-0400. Their teammate Tnsten Ward was third in the 1600 in 5:1 ~wThe Bulldogs also won the 3200-meler re? tostart the meet, in 8:444)0. and had Manhall Radcmaher win the 400-meler dash in 54-60 seconds and Pelcr Pelon (2:09.00) and Ward (2:17.00) finish 1-2 in the 800meter run. ... . . , Some of Lake wood s best work came in the hurdles, with freshman Noah Caudy and sen­ ior Nate Kauffman finishing 1-2 in each of the hurdle races. Caudy finished thc 1 IO­ meter high hurdles in 18.17 and the 300meter intermediate hurdles in 44.50. Kauffman came in at 18.34 in the 110s and 44.60 in the 300s. The Viking team also had Drew Durkee third in the 300 hurdles with a time of 46.90. "There were a lot of good things,” said Lakewood head coach Jim Hassett. "It was a lot better than I thought it was going to be for the first meet. There were a lot of times I w ent ‘you ran that? Already?”’ There was no long jump competition Wednesday, because of the condition of the pils. The high jump was thc top field event for the Vikings, with Kauffman winning by clear­ ing 5 feet 8 inches and freshman teammate Tyler Schrock third at 5-4. Maple Valley junior Cole won the shot put w ith his throw of 40-5 and threw 119-10 for a runner-up finish in the discus. Lion varsity boys’ track and field coach Brian Lincoln said the discusjhrow was a new personal record (PR)~by about 11 inches for Decker. He was edged by Ionia’s DeShaw n Atkinson in the discus, who earned a mark of 120-10. Decker’s teammate Malt Christianson was third in the discus at 93-5. Dylan Kennedy was the runner-up for thc Lions in thc shot put with a mark of 38-2. Maple Valley’s boys had another runner-up in lhe pole vault, w here Jonah Denton cleared 9-6. behind Ionia’s Charlie Powell who cleared 10-6. Lakewood’s Drew- Durkee set a new- personal record in the pole vault, clear­ ing 9-6. Lake wood boys were second in three relays, and had lhe team of Cole Rickerd, Aaron Senters, Cody Heins and Caudy win the 800-meter relay in 1:38.10. Jordan Tooker didn’t run a 200 as part of the 800-meter relay, but won the 200-mcter dash for Lakewood bv hitting the finish line in 25.00. The Lion boys’ team’s top finishes on the track came in the sprints. Junior Gunner Tobias won the 100-meter dash in 12.17 sec- TK’s Chrisinske earns Michigan nomination as nation’s top AD Sarah Rendon by Brett Bremer Sports Editor ft’s someone vise’s turn now. 'Die 2013 Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ soc­ cer team won its program’s first ever Kalamazoo Valley Association championship and pushed the eventual DiviMon .3 Slate Champions from South Chrtslian to a shooi out in the district tournament. Of the 11 girls who slatted lor the Pantl er. ». iwn return * senior midfielder last year, only to>c n ivc |lli(1(iL,|d. Sarah Rendon and pm ((n er Autumn Rus c •j(, |res|linan sca­ the Delton varsity since son. ... tM*riciiec will make Redon and RussdlIsc l I).||)1)|(.|s lhjs the midfield a strengl uirls t>a<_k spring. They aren t c ' though. "Although we only urn eight players IaV wdl togeth from last year’s n’slenlbe winning tra­ er and are driven to ricncing." ■’•a'11 ditions «e have been <• ^lan Mah c. Delton Kellogg h"d01.L leading the giHiwho’s in his second | • program. One of lhe key additions is junior kriu Mohn, who will be takiiw over n .r n Panthers. Sites one of the older new^"’' on the team, as there are six freshmen " the 17 players on the ,ri’h,nen “mong Mabie said one of the things the............... be searching for in die early n .n m” W‘ son is who the new goal-sU^ ° u SCa' the team. * L Rrs will be for I he Panthers are looking to havo • t winning season this spring .r, ‘‘,,other Iasi year. bpnn-“>K’r going 14.3 Delton Kellogg ror <3,.. spring break, and will be ba\k\’V? hvf(,rc Lansing Christian. k 111 M<)I’day at fhe Kalamazoo Valiev . . starts for tbe p.U||f ' k lat|on .season Kalam.vx> Christian AptiHb1’" ",c> The National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NrlSACA) has announced that Dave Chrisinske from Thomapple Kellogg High School as a finalist for its National Athletic Director of the Year award for 2014. Eight finalists from aero* "'nation will be honored during The National Coach of the Year Awards Banquet which will take place at the NHSACA’s national convention at the Snow King Resort " Jackson Hole. Wyoming June 18. ..... . The highlight of the banquet will be the naming of (he NHSACA national coach of the year in nineteen nrcogntzeU sports cate­ gories as well as the AD *«1 5?r. . Chrisinske was select nation., honor by Michigan’s h>fh coa‘he!i association. This selection> ««s based on longevity, service to high school athletics and by experts in the Held o T£ ..... .......... . sport-specific rubrics to • School AtM f including those Comet, •, fii' i,eaincategory. Hu- National I' - ol(JeM . 1 arvhmcnt and Hackett (’ ,.1 '!■ 1 cni|lic-ld. Coaches Association is ' by IWlmt faces Hackett it C'".'ri,t association >» 'h' nauoii gnizin(, na(jon’ vnee contest, A|lri| 2I f„ Ka|ail^»d ^ttferfor coaches, and has bc< • u)78. al coaches of the year sin<* Lakewood senior Nate Kauffman clears the bar at 5 feet 8 inches in the high jump competition during Wednesday’s four-team meet at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) onds. while sophomore teammate Erin French was third in 12.27. Tobias was also the run­ ner-up in thc 4(X) with a time of 54.60. French was third in the 200 in 25.30. Jadelyn Stewart had the lone victory for the Maple Valley girls, clearing 8-6 in the pole vault. Ionia dominated the girls’ competition, fin­ ishing with 208 points. Lakewood was second with 94. followed by Pennfield 64 and Maple Valley 48. Sophomore Samantha Morrison and senior Mycah Ridder led the Lakewood girls. Morrison won the 100-meter hurdles in 17.33 and added a runner-up finish in the high jump by clearing 5-0. Ridder was second in the 100-meter dash in 13.91 and in the 200 with a time of 29.10. Ionia’s Hailey McRoberts won both the sprints, taking thc 100 in 13.31 and the 200 27.50. Morrison also teamed with Jacqueline O’Gorman, Kayla McWhorter and Stevie Sutton to win the 400-mcter relay in 54.10. The Vikings’ got a good first performance from freshman Riley Eggers in the discus. She wits third with a mark of 7-4. Teammate Monica Davis was fourth in the event at 74­ 11.5. In the field, lhe Vikings also had Sutton finish as the runner-up in the pole vault by clearing 7-6. Anna VanSyckle helped lead Ionia to the win, taking the high jump at 5-0. thc 3(X)meter low hurdles in 54.70, and finishing sec­ ond to Morrison in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 19.23. Morrison, a state medal­ ist in the 100 hurdles in 2013, had to leave (he meet for a drivers’ training session before get­ ting the chance to compete in the 300 hurdles. Pennficld got a good day from distance runner Audrianna Bomamann. who won the 1600-meter run in 5:48.00 and the 3200metcr run in 12:25.00. Lakewood’s leader in each of the distance races was Davita Mater, who was third in lhe 1600 (6:32.00) and fourth in thc 3200 (15:18.00). The Lion ladies* top performances were in the field and the sprints, like their boys’ team. Senior Olivia Ricketts and freshman Rachel Morris finished a spot apart in each of the throws. Ricketts was second in the shot put at 29-8 and Morris third at 29-7. In the discus. Ricketts was fifth at 74-6.5 and Morris sixth at 64-0. Pennfield’s Dominique Klinkel won the shot put at 30-9, while Iona’s Cheyenne Ferris won the discus at 101-2. Ferris’ teammate Ijtrissa Piggott was a distant second in lhe discus at 79-1. Maple Valley’s Hadley Joppie was fourth in the 100 (14.28) and third in the 200 (29.60).’ Lion sophomore Tia James was fourth in the 200 in 33.10. Scot softball sweeps two games versus Trojans at DU Caledonia needed just nine innings to score a pair of victories over the Thornapple Kellogg varsity softball team in their season opening doubleheadcr at Davenport University Wednesday. The Fighting Scots took thc opener 17-1 in four innings, scoring nine runs in lhe bottom of the fourth inning to finish ofi the Trojans. Andrea Gerloski was 3-4 with a single, double a triple and four RBI in lhe victory to lead lhe Fighting Scots. Hannah Horvath, Ashley Miller and Ashley Cross had two hits and two RBI each for the Scots, and McKenzie Bulgcreit drove in three runs with her two hits, a double and a triple. Cross’ two hits were a pair of doubles. Caledonia also got two hits each from Morgan Sw ift and Whitney Denton. They had one RBI each. Denton got the w'in pitching for the Scots, striking out seven and walking one in four innings. She allowed six hits. Paige Lajcak and Sandra Gerou had a pair of singles each for TK. Alex DiPiazza and Jade Hilton had one single apiece for the Trojans as well. The Scots had 16 hits in a 21-0 four-inning victory in game two. Butgereit was 4-5 with two singles, a dou­ ble and a triple. She drove in five runs, and also walked once. Horvath had three hits. Cross two, and Miller, Gerloski. Denton, Swift. Olivia Buckley, Maddie Poli and Dani Orcz had one hit apiece. Swift allowed just one 'I’rojan hit from the circle, striking out eight. Lajcak had TK’s lone single. Bowling Scores Wednesday Mixed Court Side 76-40; Eye & EN T 74.5-41.5; Brush Works Paintings 66-50: Delton Suds 58.5-57.5; Boniface Construction 57-59. Good Games and Scries Women • N. Boniface 165-444; D. Hu ver 185-477; J. Rice 186; N. Potter 150; Y. Cheeseman 140; P. Fraenum 154; K. Pletl 138; F. Smith 157-435. Good Games and Series Men - B. Teny 210. Monday Mixercttes Nashville Chiropractic 80.5-35.5; Kent Oil 75-41; Dean’s Dolls 65-51; Dewey’s Auto Body 62.5-53.5; Creekside Growers 59-57. Good Games and Series - M. Rodgers 176­ 464; T. Christopher 177; S. Nash’l58; C Hurless 169; J. Allien 198-529. N. Potter 154.’ Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 88; Happy Hookers 62; l he Incrcdibowls 61 1'2; Bowling Shoes 61; Why So Serious 60; The Wild Bunch 58; Oreoz 47 1/2. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. VanDcnBitrcg 214-577. K. Becker 1X6-508: J. .Shoebridge 151-398; S. Craven 142-391; r. Hunt 150-384; L Shepard 165-392. Men’s Good Games and Series • A. Stura 234-587; B. Rentz 202-578; A. Kinney 187­ 565; D. McKee 212-553; J. Shoebridge IW 529. Jv. Shoebridge 187-485; L. Carbon 182­ 432; B. Heath 154. Tuesday Trios learn 1 74-46; C&N Girls 72.5-47.5; Ux* Ins. 67-53; Coleman Agency 61.5-64.5. Broadway BP 61-61; CB’- 57-63. Sue’s Team 57-63; LO-K-T1ON 3 52-68; Team Turkey 50­ 70; Team 10 35-85. High Game - Tammy D. 234: Ru,n - • Renee B. 206. , c_.._ High Series - Tammy D 622; ■1 • Shirlee V. 517. Tui-Mlax Night Miwd L Bar 6K; Hurler M-wliin' Carl’s Soli Water 56.5; Ho)" Mdk ’ IliRh (iaines - D. ClK-rrj 345 »■ W.lkins 2<W; I> Scobey 202; F. Smith l*i M. test •»7: Sis 178; C. Steeby 175 High Series - D. Chert) • • . ............ �Talent spread throughout events for HHS girls team Matt Johnson Hastings boys looking to stay near top of OK Gold by Brett Bremer er in the pole vault than Saxon junior Jason Sports Editor Slaughter during last year’s OK Gold To cam a runner-up finish again would Conference meet. mean a successful OK Gold Conference sea­ Hastings also brings back Patrick Murphy son for the Saxons. in the discus, Carson Williams and Keagan Hastings’ varsity boys’ track and field team Harvath in the sprints and long jump. Matt won a number of close duals last year to pull Johnson in the middle distance races and thc out a runner-up finish in lhe OK Gold high jump, and Ronnie Collins to lead the dis­ Conference. The Saxons were third at the tance crew. conference meet, behind the league champi­ Murphy expects the distance crew to get a ons from Wayland and Ottawa Hills. bit of a boos from sophomore Tommy The Bcngals were thc runners-up at the OK Patterson as well. Gold Conference meet, and then went on to Murphy loves his team’s work ethic, and finish as thc runners-up at the Division 2 working hard will be important as the Saxons Track and Field Finals. don’t have a lot of athletes beyond that small Saxon head coach Jamie Murphy, who is in group of returnees with a lot of varsity expe­ his second year leading the program, expects rience. the Bengals to be tough to beat in lhe confer­ Thc Saxons are catching a bit of a break. ence this year. Thc Bengals finished in the top They were supposed to open the OK Gold two in lhe 400-meler, 800-meter and 1600- Conference season with a dual against Ottawa meter relays al thc state finals and had guys Hills April 1. That meet has been moved lo medal in every race 400-meters and under April 24. when thc Saxons. Bcngals and and in the 110-meter high hurdles. Grand Rapids Catholic Central Cougars meet The Saxons don’t really have anyone to for a Tri at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. challenge the Bengal sprinters, although sen­ Hastings is now slated to open thc outdoor ior Brody Madden has shown some talent in season at home against Thomapple Kellogg the sprints in his first year with the varsity Thursday, April 17. The Saxons will follow team. up that meet by hosting the Hastings Relays The Saxons hase some very talented ath­ April 19. letes in other events. Only one guy w ent high­ These sponsors help provide coverage of local sports in this paper. Support your local teams by supporting these sponsors! EYE & E.N.T. SPECIALISTS CENTER (761 W. M-43 Hwy, Hastings (269) 945-3888 DEWEY’S AUTO BODY 1111 W Green. Hastings www.deweysautobody.com by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons were third behind South Christian and Thornapplc Kellogg in the OK Gold Conference. They want to move up at least one spot this spring. The Saxons will needed to be ready for their first big league challenge when they return from spring break. The OK Gold Conference season opens Thursday (April 17) when the Saxons host the Thomapple Kellogg Trojans. Saxon head coach Brian Teed, who is entering his 11 th year with the program, said he really likes the leadership on his team and its balance. The Saxons’ five captains are spread throughout the exents, with seniors Trista Straubc and Grace Bosnia in thc distance races, junior Erin Goggins in thc vault and thc sprints, junior Kaylee Lumbert in thc throws and Christy Clark in a variety of field events. Straubc was thc runner-up in the confer­ ence in the 1600-mcter run a year ago and Bosma was the runner-up in the 800-meter run. They were both a part of the runner-up team in the 3200-metcr relay at the confer­ ence meet. They’ll get some help in thc distance races this spring from freshman Kathrine Wincbrechl. The Saxon team is getting a boost in the sprints with the addition of freshmen Maddic Solmes, Emily Westers. Abby Czinder and sophomore Anna Kendall. Teed also expects from junior Sarah Sixberry in thc throws and freshman Timbrec Pederson in lhe hurdles. Teed said the hurdles as well as the jumps are spots where the Saxon team is looking to fill holes. Those hole£ were left by thc gradu­ ation of Rachel Quillen and Nikki'Redman, ; ——•-•••Grace Bosma the Saxons two state qualifiers from a year Saxons follow up that opening dual Hastings Relays Saturday, April 19. aS°with Thomapple Kellogg by hosting the Ssxon baseW to ie by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons have a solid group of guys reluming at key positions to open the 2014 spring season. Thc roster includes nine seniors, a group that includes middle infielders Jon Wilcox and Connor von der Hoff and pitchers Mac Clisso. Zach McMahon and Nate Pewoski. Clisso will see lime at third base when he’s not pitching, sharing the hot comer duties w'ith Sam Eastman and Mitchell Gee. At first base, Pewoski will share lime with Marshall Cherry. The trio of Clisso. McMahon and Pewoski will handle the pitching duties with help from Gee and Ryan Nicholas as well as juniors Eastman, Travis Miller, Aaron Price and Blake Van Diver. Drew White will share time behind the plate with Pewoski and McMahon. Miller. Van Diver and Ryan Thornburgh could all also see time in the infield. The group of outfielders is led by returnees Stephen Shaffer and Ben Schilz along with Zach McMahon Gee, Aaron Price and Dnivcn Pederson.’ . The Saxons had a double header with Maple Valley, which was scheduled for March 31. postponed because of lhe wintery weather. The Saxons are now scheduled to open the season with a double header at Ottawa Hills April 15. That is the f,rsl °K Go,d Conference contest oft,ic season- The league slate will once again include Tuesday double beaders at one school, followed by single games on Thursday’s at the opponents’ home. The Saxons host Ottawa Hills April 17. In between those two league meetings with Nate Pewoski the Bengals, Hastings will visit Belding April 16. The Saxons close out their first week back from spring break by hosting the Hastings Invitational Saturday. April 19. 'Hie OK Gold Conference should be com­ petitive again, with South Christian and Catholic Central bringing back talented squads looking lo challenge for the confer­ ence championship. COOPER TIRES M-66 TIRE 77r- saddlebag Lake Rd (M-66) 7 * take Odessa 6(6 374-1200 F DENTAL GROUP GOL*:* Co|(. - Dr Jason D. Gole Pr Djn Dr. phihp D Gole itfoodlawn. Hastings 269'948-2244 MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC 327 W. 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Ap,“ Saxon softball wants to ge‘ into top half of OK Gold bynreOB"10/ Snorts Editor . . ha, afhandful of sf",Ors WnmHa'"^ for the va^y softball"’-n>hiS ing «o siai ^hro-*"^ n.anCbrol’c'lz.^^^^ r"^f S" wCl?"ne back “»ior KaK l>elCo"b. who suffered a seaso„.cnding injury last spring- Saxon head coach Dawn Harding, who is entering her second season leading (he soft­ ball program, expects DelCotto to provide some strength in thc middle infield. One of thc other key additions to the varsi­ ty hne-up is junior Cassie Gdula in the out­ field. Hayes’ and the other pitchers’ success will be key for the Saxon team. “If wc can get our pitchers to hit their spots and throw different pilches to get the batter chasing we will win a few more games ” said Harding. .j jik^ 10 5 _ 'flic Saxon coach said she leap1 her team finish in thc top halt <-» (pUg ’• Moving up higher than third wo*1 j $o<d ’ with strong teams from Wayliin‘ ‘ jcjgdC Christian likely to duke it out 0 championship. soft* Hastings will open the 20 Id ball season with an OK Gold c°‘ ih^11 doublehcader at Ottawa Hill* ^l,eS Y^jonai host their annual Hastings ft’vl * Saturday (April 19). Sophomore duo returns Saxons golf squad Clara Peltz bv Brett Bremer Sports Editor The sophomores are the ones wnh the most Sa Danny Hooten and Alec Riddcrbos return to lead the Hastings varsity boys golf team into the 2014 season. Hooten was the Saxons lone regional qual­ ifier a year ago. finish just a tew strokes shy of earning a spot in the Division 2 State Autumn Demott Hastings girls looking for a move up in Gold standings by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The top offenses in the OK Gold Conference can put pressure on even lhe toughest defensive units. . Hastings varsity girls’ soccer coach Tim Schoessel, who is entering his second spring leading the program, thinks his team can have one of those strong offenses due to a solid group of returning letter-winners and seniors. Senior captain Sarah Taylor leads the group of returnees up front. Where the Saxons have some question marks is on defense, where a group of under­ classmen new to the varsity will be asked to do lots of the work. Lucky for the Saxons, there’s an experi­ enced, talented goalkeeper behind that group. Autumn Demott returns for her junior season after starting for the varsity throughout lhe season as a sophomore. Schoessel said he would “like to see the girls improve to grab a place in the middle of thc.confercnce this year.’’ The defending Division 3 slate champions from South Christian will be tough once again at the top of the league, and Thomapple Kellogg has a solid group back as well. The Saxons should have good battles with the likes of Wayland and Catholic Central as they look to move up in the conference standings. Hastings was 4-12 overall last spring. • The Saxons will have another week after spring break to continue to gel as a unit. Hastings opens the season with the OK Gold Conference opener at Ottawa Hills April 21. The Saxons’ home opener will be against Thomapple Kellogg April 23. WHITE'S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO MILLER REAL ESTATE 149 W. State St, Hastings whitesofhastingsGi aol com Championships. Riddcrbos was the only other member of the Saxons’ district tournament group a year ago. Senior Austin Caris returns as well for thc Saxons -With the youth and lack of team experi­ ence it will be important to remain patient while striving for constant improvement and becoming more competitive as the season progresses,” said Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger, who is entering his 17th season lead­ ing the Saxons boys’ program. “The team will need to develop consistent depth to provide four quality scores at each match.” New varsity players looking to add solid scores will be sophomore Nick Baum and juniors Peter Beck and Alec Harden. It has been hard to gain any kind of golfing experience so far this spring, but the Saxons hope to get out on the area courses after spring break. The first meet on the schedule for the Saxons is a dual at Byron Center Wednesday. The first OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season will be hosted by Grand Rapids Catholic Central at The Mines Golf Course. Krueger.said he expects Catholic Central lo be the top competition for South Christian in the battle for an OK Gold Conference cham­ pionship this spring. The Saxons’ will host a league jamboree April 29. Their first home competition of the season al Hastings Country Club is slated for April 23 against Caledonia. HJD F4HW BUREAU DR. SCOTT BLOOM, OD ESTELLE AUTOMOTIVE 1510 N. Broadway IM-43 Hwy.), Hastings 12223 W. M-179, Gun Lake 269-945-3906 269-795-9277 269-945-5182 945-3967 BOSLEY PHARMACY Full Service independent Pharmacy serving Hastings & Barry County" “A 221 N. Industrial Park, Hastings II8S. 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The two didn't stay at one station long though as the jumped, ran, slid and twirled their way through the popular playground. Twins Mayleigh and Alana Raffler, 5, of Woodland, giggle and scream while their brother, Shane, 8, spins and pushes them on a tire swing. Middleville resident Daniel Middleton, 10, successfully completes the hand­ over-hand apparatus backward. Emily Trutsch, 3, gets a little help from her big brother Ian Trutsch, 14, both of Hastings, climbing a rope ladder at TangleTown. nr y Johnny Christensen, 8, of Middleville, climbs along some rails and scoots across to the other side of a play structure TangleTown. Ethan Trutsch, 5, grins from ear to ear as he slides down the ‘■bumpy’’ slide at TangleTown. At left: Hannah Middleton, 7, of Middleville, beams as she takes to the slide at Hastings’ TangleTown. 5 - Z' Now Taking Applications for Newspaper Carriers! Looking for adults for walking routes, delivering our newspapers on Saturday mornings.. The money Is paid bi-weekly and the route will not interfere with most activities. Plus it’s fiBEALEXEBClSEl I ! i MUST APPLY IN PERSON AT OUR HASTINGS OFFICE Odessa and Woodland areas. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings Carla Pierce, of Hastings, enjoys reading a magazine in the park TangleTown while children play. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-04-17.pdf d00288a8ee951235cb55e6404ff8ca5e PDF Text Text board narrows Commission®* tantrum was nii^P*®ced Viking golfers W*1* their first dual See Editor*1 On Page 4 See Story on Page 73 72192^49 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER ^ursday.ApriljZ^U price 75C. pnews Primary ballot lineup forming — with one scratch BRIEFS I' Crosswalk is tomorrow Everyone is invited to* participate in the interdenominational and community ministry of the Good Friday Cross Walk. beginning at 9:30 a.m. Friday. April 18. The event is a three-mile meditational, silent walkthrough downtown Hastings. while carrying a cross in remembrance of Jesus' crucifixion for the sins of the world. Walkers will take turns carrying the I cross in pairs, who will rotate carrying I the cross about every five minutes. The walk will begin at Grace Lutheran I Church, 239 E. North St., proceed south I on Michigan Avenue; to State Street; tum I west on State Street, to Broadway; tum I north on Broadway to Mill Street; tum I east on Mill Street to Michigan .Avenue; I north on Michigan Avenue; and end at I Grace Lutheran Church. I A ride assistance car will follow along I the walk in case anyone is unable to I complete the cross walk. When all walkI ers have returned to Grace Lutheran I Church, the event w ill close with a circle | prayer. I I I I I I I I | M-37 to be closed south of city limits I A portion of M-37 south of Hastings | will be closed in the coming weeks for I drain repair and road resurfacing. ■ The Bany County Drain Commission, along with contractor, Nashville Construction, will be working on a drain on M-37 Highway between the American Ixgion and Cotant’s Farm Market in Hastings Charter Township. Work is expected to begin Monday. April 28, and continue through May 22. M-37 will be closed for approximately two weeks, beginning April 28. Michigan Department of Transportation crews will mark two detours, one for trucks and one for all other traffic. MDOT will then begin its work alter the drain improvements arc completed. MDOT will host an open house to pro­ vide information and answer questions about the road reconstruction and resur­ facing project from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in the conference room of Hastings City Hall. 201 E. State St. For more information, call the Bany County Drain Commission, 269-945­ 1385. by Doug Vanderbaan tu v Editor Thoughts of a hot summer political cam­ paign offset a cold Tuesday morning as the Barry County Board of Commissioners met to approve the last of three renewal requests for the Aug. 6 primary election ballot and heard one incumbent commissioner announce his intention to run for re-election. Using the public comment portion of Tuesday’s agenda to read a statement domi­ nated by his criticism of what he called the Hastings Banner’s "petty effort to sell papers” in its coverage of his ongoing absence from board meetings during a Florida vacation, first-term Commissioner Jim DeYoung announced his intention to not seek re-elec­ tion to his District 6 seat. "In actuality. I was gone for seven meetings in total, and I never really did miss a meet­ ing.” DeYoung read from his statement. "Oh, physically, yes, but I read the board packets in advance, and watched every meeting via the county’s livestream feature on the Internet." DeYoung had proposed in November that the board amend its attendance rules to allow remote, or electronic, meeting attendance by absent members. After a wave of public objection and ridicule — including feedback from two township supervisors — the board voted 7-0 Nov. 19 to accept DeYoung’s with­ drawal of the motion. "That’s the shame of J-Ad’s (the Banner publisher) position of stating that I am not representing my cunri;niecits if I'm not phys­ ically in the chair” DeYoung said Tuesday, reading from his statement. "And that’s also a shame for Barry’ County in that professionals who have interests in addition to being a county commissioner are excluded from the political process.” That political process was hindered, though, by DeYoung’s absence from a committee-of-the-whole meeting Feb. 4 when a personnel request made by the County Drain Commissioner’s office — which would have saved taxpayers $6,000 — failed on a 3-3 vote. A vote by a seventh commissioner. “In actuality, I wa$ for seven meetings in total, and I never really did miss a meeting. Oh, physically, yesi but । read the board packets in advance, and watched every meeting via the county’s livestream feature on the Internet. dramatic import for three county agencies asking for millage renewals and for the tax­ payers being asked to support them. The Barry County Transit System, Commission on Aging and Central Dispatch/E911 are all proposing renewal approval of their existing operational mill­ ages. Barry County Transit is requesting a .25-mill renewal for 10 years, the Commission on Aging is seeking a .4901mill, 10-year renewal, and Central Dispatch/E9i 1 is asking for a five-year renewal of its current .9816 mill operational budget. . "It’s unfortunate that all of us are on tn ballot this time." Tammy Pennington. Ct executive director, told commissioners in ask­ ing for their approval to place rhe COA pro­ posal on the Aug. 6 bailor, "but it's very important for us to stay on the regular election cycle.” Pennington pointed out that the COA See COUNTY, page 12 Commissioner Jim DeYoung DeYoung, would have determined the major­ ity vole in either direction Planning for a dog census had to be delayed at the Feb. 25 board meeting because commissioners again deadlocked on a 3-3 vote, lacking a majority vote and forcing res­ olution to be delayed until all seven commis­ sioners were present. A move to approve a new open space preservation ordinance March 11 required a two-thirds majority vote of elected commis­ sioners. sending two successive 4-2 votes to failure, again lacking DeYoung's vote as the newly elected vice chair of the board, either way. Contacted by telephone on Wednesday, DeYoung agreed that, in those cases, his absence did impede th(political process. ”1’ would have bccnr4x ar allowed the electronic jfcscnccvia Skype or other means of atteidancc,” pointed out DeYoung in referenced his original proposal made in November. "/ do understand the dif­ ficulty if I'm not physically there to be able to vote in a board meetug.” A copy of De Youiig’s full public comment statement made at Tuesday’s board meeting is carried in this issue of the Banner, as well as an editorial response. The deadline to file for county office is Tuesday, April 22, at 4 p.m The Aug. 6 primary will certainly carry Federal lawsuit filed against Chad Curtis, Lakewood schools by Julie Makarcwicz Staff Writer Four plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit in fed­ eral court against convicted sex offender Chad Curtis, the luikewood Public Schools, its board of education and unnamed school officials. Curtis, a former Major League Baseball player for 10 years, was a substitute teacher and volunteer weight room supervisor at Lake wood High School in 2011 -12. He was appointed the varsity football coach in January 2012. but was stripped of the title after sexual misconduct accusations sur­ faced a few- mounts later. I ie was convicted after a week-long jury trial in 2013 of sexu­ ally assaulting three Lakewood High School girls while volunteering at the school. Five females testified during the trial of inappropriate conduct by Curtis, but the court sought charges pertaining to only three of the victims. Curtis is currently serving seven to 15 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct. He is housed in the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Lenawee County. The lawsuit was filed Friday, April 11. in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids. The victims are seeking no less than SI million on each of four counts — tw o against Curtis and tw’o against the Lakewood Public Schools, the board of education and Lakewood officials. The 22-page complaint alleges Lakewood Public Schoofs, the board of education and the unnamed Lakewood defendants didn’t protect the girls from the abuse or from harassment after the abuse. The lawsuit claims the Lakewood Schools "gave Curtis complete access to the teenage female athletes, allowing him to take them to a locked, window less, uvuning room where he would perform ‘rehabilitative massages’ — an activity he never per­ formed bn male students and for which he was unqualified, untrained and unlicensed; and during which he engaged in illegal sex­ ual contact with these young women.” It was during those massages in the iso­ lated training room that the girls reported the criminal sexual conduct when Curtis See LAWSUIT, page 12 Hastings t@ study new emergency services facility Computers, geography classes offered by ILR Intermediate computers is the topic of a class being offered Mondays. April 21 Through May 12, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. by the Institute for Learning in Retire merit. Instructor Randy Dirks will teach skills to help the user learn computer operations such as software installation, vinis protection and various computer V (rings He also be available to Answer specific questions. Class partici30 ts also reCC*ve a lrain,nL’ manual paIRon Smith will be teaching Michigan mhv. rhe class will provide an 1?COgfieW of the social and cultural geog°V<hv of Michigan and how they have rapny socja|, political, industrial aSpeCtS °f 'hC tipC’ and/ tVr-l Michigan. This class will ci8’ f Thursdays April 24 to May 15. niee in a m 1° noonfrOtn ’ wj|j meet al the Kellogg All .^College Fehsenfeld Campus ConimthyP Ro.id in Hastings. I ee on . t may be obtained or rcgistrainforn^y°f jjmg the KCC Fehscnfcld Ccnt^’ __________ and Aoole HaS'in9S has re<’ues,ed a stu^,or a Pr°Posed e,”er9enCy SefViCeS Cagt. Belson retires fiomtin department ini • services study. C2AE is a . engtnee conducted a similar lhesame des,gnfin^ H study for the city , shelved the discussion 2007-08. due to the by Sandra Ponsetto ^ff Writer the H^C^^ New dusfoff nation’s unstable ecof° The previous study a new fac.hty potentially housing « P"va ' »n>bulance serv­ ice However this ,h' Cl‘y “king C2AE io also inclu* sPacc for Hastings ^'we^avc^sked C2AE 10 *?so il,cludc would not only house lhe R.h?C,l"y Rud;,nd. Carlton IlXgs ,^nnrc’ but also house ocM X ?epann’en‘- ev.»i"g"8thv'1 iSjs’ Chy Counc^°n‘t d facilities io house ®lhe s,ud>just to provide add o m«8ht >nto our needs and the P°sstf L^V,'n8 P°h“ sen ices out of Chy ' aU “ on’c ■" the future " s lid HastifP Manager Jeff MSeldi^"n'^^$eC.0UtnCil"',r unanimously to aulhori,e M 1 Campbell and c.ty clerk Ton, Eniry , ' "n and agreement w.th C2AE for an architec u " ■tew study will not re' ’'te ‘ '«*tion - the current site of the l'rC„S *° "ion ud “ the site of choice in d* prev,0Ui s'“dy. but it W°U'd *he BIRCH Fire Department facility located between Mill will evaluate facility needs, building location and orientation on the site, provide updated cost estimates, and evaluate possible methods for financing lhe cost of construction of the new’ facility.” • In its proposal, approved by the council, C2AE said several factors have changed since lhe previous study was conducted: The city has acquired additional property adjacent to the current site that can be converted to pub­ lic parking, freeing up additional space at the current location; recent upgrades to the Shell service station three blocks south now allows all city vehicles to access lhe pumps, elimi­ nating lhe need for an on-site fueling station; and the current city hall parking lot has reached capacity. The new study will include meetings with personnel from the police department and Mercy Ambulance to determine the needs of each program should they be relocated to the new facility; meeting with other to! emer­ gency service providers; review of previous program with fire department personnel io confirm previous requirements; develop a new adjacency diagram that identifies all pro­ gram requirements and includes shared uses; a conceptual design process to look at vario^^ placements of the new facility on the current s,lc, leading to a final conceptual dcsip’ th’.t W»H include placement of the buildup* ‘ngress and egress drives, cits und Peking, parking for police vehicles and the Possible closing of Mill Street; region P-ojwted «)sls 101. llu. )jce( b3,«l cm ?n,’ Par4n,e,e^: and. identify polf|ul f“ ,np^-es for the project. ,k..f Tl* new study is expected to be see FACILITY, page 6 �-Say it ain't snow." That’s what these daffodils, perhaps a temporarily weeping vari­ ety. seem to be saying outside of the Bany County Courts and Law Building in down­ town Hastings Tuesday morning. The 1 1/2 inches of snow that began falling Monday evening brought the season total snowfall for Hastings to 109 inches. Many backyard bird observers watch for a particular sign of spring: the yellowing of American goldfinches. The yellow feathers, especially on the male (left) become brighter as the weather warms. (Photos by Kathy Maurer) Northern cardinals live in Michigan year-round. So, perhaps like people, this female The past several days have brought wind, rain, snow, sunshine, sleet, thunder, lightning and temperatures ranging lr°in the teens to the 70s. An inch and a half of snow that began Monday nieht brought the season total for Hastings to 109 inches. But despite lhe brief reprise of winter, spring has arrived. From the sounds ol spring peepers and red-winged blackbirds, to the arrival of swallows and bats to the emergence of daffodils and pussy willows. the signs can­ not be overlooked. cardinal is happy winter is over and spring weather has arrived. A Canada goose rests in the flooded basin of a field near Coats Grove and Charlton Park roads. A small flock of greater yellowlegs gather to eat, drink and bathe in a flooded field in Hastings Charier Township Saturday. 7— —rr . -m • .. r- oks suea'”7 8 and r'var® hav® P'fenty of new barriers over their banks after November’s wlnrtei n.^00'S 'C6 Sl°,m C'e < nees and broke °« bfanch<*. The debris creates mini-dams along the streams W‘ndS,orm and ppleo *' topr ' Last year’s milkweed seedpods, protected uncim . weather and winds to carry the seeds to nm ™ounds of snow, lie ready for dry 10 new 9round 'or their natural dispersal. 1 �(”9® 3 7 2^ 4 ' The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 1' • Delton Kellogg board narrow9 search to three finalists , 'file Delton Kellogg Board of Education interviewed five candidates for the superin­ tendent’s post Tuesday, April 15, and selected three candidates to return for second-round interviews next week. Vying for the Delton Kellogg School superintendent position ate Christina Fencly. who is currently high school principal for Union City Community Schools: Kick Heilmeycr. superintendent for Buckley Community Schools; and Ric Scagcr. director of school improvement and assessment for Kalamazoo Public Schools. After the completion of the first-round interviews, the board deliberated for more than three hours in an attempt to pare the field down to two finalists. “The board felt very strongly that (hey could not eliminate any of the three they were considering at this point," said consultant Gary Rider. “They discussed modifying their process and decided to invite all three for a Recently melted snow creates a reflecting pool of sorts next to a farm on Morgan Road in Maple Grove Township, Raindrops collect on white pine needles Sunday evening. The first thunderstorm of the season moved (trough the area a few hours later. Almost as quickly as the insects arrive, so, too, do the swallows, purple martins and bats that feast on them. second-round interview. I felt H decision based on (he strength of < ne< Second round interviews WJ rvicWc week. Fencly is scheduled to be tt\ APfl1 Monday. April 21; Heitmeycr 1 Jj jntef' 22; and Scagcr, Thursday, April 24. , views will begin at 7 p.m. . wS and The public is invited to the *”lcCLc|c aftef strongly encouraged to attend. Ft:eXbo-^each interview will be valuable to \aCe said Rider. All interviews will take P Delton Kellogg High School, 1042Pridc Drive, Delton. , gochc Also interviewed this week . (or LaVictor. middle school princip* Plymouth-Canton Community Schoo _ • j Terri Mileski, superintendent of 4 Community Schools. ccible April 30 has been scheduled for P° . IO campus visits. By May 5. the board *1Op’. make a selection from candidates in anti p lion of a July 1 start dale. Challenger Brian Ellis meets with Hastings-area voters by Fran Favcrman Staff Writer For the first lime in several years, the 3rd Congressional District seat in Michigan will have a challenger to the incumbent in the Republican primary' in /Xugust. East Grand Rapids businessman Brian Ellis decided to challenge incumbent Justin Amash in the primary, saying that Amash does not represent many of lhe voters in the district, which includes Barry County. Ellis so far, in material given to the Hastings Banner and reinforced in his adver­ tising, appears to have focused on what he calls bizarre votes. He also quotes statistics from the Congressional Quarterly, noting that lhe incumbent has voted 51 percent of the time with the Obama Administration and often is the only Republican to vote against a particular measure. Introducing himself to the small group gathered during the lunch hour at a restaurant in Hastings Thursday, April 10, Ellis described himself as a businessman who had operated a company manufacturing and sell­ ing french fries for several years; since the 1990s, he has been an investment counselor. Ellis’ previous political experience includes 14 years on lhe East Grand Rapids Board of Education. . Major themes for him, he said, arc the budget, deficit spending, the regulatory envi­ ronment, joblessness and the repeal of Obamacare. He also said he is a strong sup­ porter of lhe United Slates military. On repealing the Affordable Health Care Acl, or Obamacare, Ellis said he would retain only one provision: Prohibiting insurers from refusing to insure individuals with preexisting conditions. Applying free-market principles to health insurance would provide adequate access to insurance for all. he said. Two other provisions would be to limit the ability of individuals to sue and allowing insurance pools to cross state lines; that is. insurers sell­ ing health insurance in different states would be allowed to cross state lines in aggregating their populations. For example 40-year-olds in Mississippi and Michigan would be in the same pool for determining risk and premi­ ums. One of the barriers to such a move is the current federal law that for decades has limit­ ed the regulation of insurance to the states. Balancing the budget is high on Ellis’ list of priorities. “Balance is balance," he com­ mented, pointing out that individuals and families have to balance their budgets, so governments should have to, as well. l*he present system, he said, allows lhe federal government to carry debt very far into the future. He believes debt inhibits growth. Responding to a question from Brad Johnson, a local businessman, who asked about education and the military, Ellis replied. “I wouldn’t take anything off the table.” Later, when Johnson asked about the dif­ ference between deficits and debt, Ellis answered that freeing the economy to grow would increase revenue without an increase in taxes. Spending cuts and increased revenue along with a balanced budget would provide the momentum to pay down the S17 trillion federal debt, he said. George Hubka, an area resident, ques­ tioned the Common Core Curriculum, saying students are receiving inaccurate information about the Second Amendment, the right to bear arms. Ellis said he is opposed to it, and thinks Michigan should drop out of it. Brian Reynolds, local land surveyor, ques­ tioned the wisdom of the bridge to Canada. Ellis said the notion that no Michigan tax dol­ lars arc involved is inaccurate. He cited Gov. Snyder’s $200 million for a toll plaza as mis­ leading. saying that the money will come from lhe taxpayers. On the overly intrusive nature of govern­ ment regulation, especially on environmental concerns, Ellis cited lhe difference in price a farmer encountered when he went to replace a tractor. Visiting lhe factory, the farmer observed that a tractor identical to the one he wanted to replace was now S20.000 more. The farmer asked why and was informed it was due to regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency. But the same tractor sold in Brazil was $20,000 less because it did not have to be built to EPA requirements. Energy independence is also important to Ellis, who said he supports the Keystone Pipeline. Responding to a comment that the export of new supplies of gas to other nations would result in higher prices at home, Ellis did not support limiting the export of natural gas. The tax code is too complex, and American corporate tax rales are far too high, Ellis said. He thinks a fiat tax that eliminates deductions would be much better. Focusing on his opponent and the 17 “bizarre” votes he has identified in a handout, Ellis cited the vote against the gender-selec­ tion abortion bill, saying Amash was the only Republican to vote against the bill. Responding to a question about the presi­ dent’s proposal to close (he Guantanamo Bay facility in Cuba from Bob Gibson, apparently a Michigan Department of Corrections offi­ cer, Ellis said. “Amash was one of the Republicans to support the closure.” Gibson said his concern is that some of the prisoners could end up in Michigan prisons, but the use of one of the state’s closed prisons by the fed­ eral government would mean that the jobs would be federal jobs and not in his depart­ ment. Executive power drew a comment from Ellis, who said “We have a president; we don’t want a king.” American government is designed to have limits on executive power through the balance of powers provided in the U.S. Constitution. When asked. Ellis said he would he like to have a debate with Amash. possibly in June. “The challenges are significant; secure our borders, keep a strong, robust military,” said Ellis. State’s unemployment rate lowest since 2008 One of the hrst signs p 9 amon9 shrubs and trees is the emergence of pussy willows in low-lying w®1 areas* Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemploy­ ment rate in March dropped over the month by two-tenths of a percentage point to 7.5 per­ cent, according to data released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Technology. Management and Budget. The state unemployment rate has now declined seven consecutive months and is at its lowest point since April 2008. “Clearly, the Michigan economy is moving in the right direction, and people arc benefit­ ing from a climate that encourages businesses to invest and create new jobs." said Michael A. Finney, Michigan Economic Development Corporation president and CEO. “We are committed to continuing strategies that focus on matching talent with expanding job oppor­ tunities.” Total employment rose by 19,000 in March, while the number of unemployed decreased by 8.000 The slate’s labor force grew by 11,000 over the month- Delton Moose to host Easter Bunny I he Easter Bunny will be at the Delton Moose Lodge Saturday, April 19. A tew thousand eggs will be there for the picking, beginning at 1 p.m. There will also be prizes for the children and hot dogs for everyone. �Tnu-^y.Ap,., >7.S0u ----------------------------------- —Hastings Did you see? Commissioner's tantrum was misPlacedf to say the least Flight delay John Hoek of Delton doesn’t normally see the native trumpeter swans on Upper Crooked Lake, so he made sure he took several photos of a pair that showed up April 8. By April 10, the birds had left. Hoek surmised they were just passing through on their way to a location where competition from the non-native mute swans is minimal. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49058; or email news@-j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who look the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Church rebirth March 14, 1953 MINISTER-BUILDER - Rev. Russell Houseman, pastor of First Baptist Church of Hastings studies plans for remodeling and expanding his chureh. Mr. Houseman, formerly of Grand Rapids, has united his talents as a builder and a preacher to expand his congregation and its home. {The church near the comer of Court and Church streets, now the site of the Barry County Courts and Law Building.] HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE What do you Thursday, April 17 — Movie Memories . ir the guy’5 with Cornell Wilde in i-rkl iv April 18 - preschool story time . with mice. 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Teen tiptoepages watches ‘•'lhe Hom” and P’Z^ji^usses Stephanie Meyers’ book, 4 to 6:c°aIPUrday. April >9 ~ Dungeons and S*ms 10a.ni. to 2 p.m. Dri^pjay. April 21 - hbrary board meets. 4:30 to L)rj| 22 — toddler story time TUCS noses and owls, 10:30 am.; youth cXPIore?to 5, chess club. 6 to 8 p.m. che55’. Hastings Public Library lor more think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website www.HaslingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. from the April 3 edition: At $44 million, the controversial biblical film “Noah” became the fourth-biggest opening film of all time last weekend, lias Hollywtxid found a niche in producing bib­ lical or faith-based films? 36% 64% Yes No For this week: . °ne in three Michigan children is overweight or obe5®’ a "ve‘ o d increase in the Past 35 yeara’ Michigan legislators are n0* chons id‘ er|ng a bill that wou|d eslabhsh m,nl' ">um physical education require­ ments for schools. ManLfeSsed b Ptoblem needs to b® add/®S.S^'" the home rather than in sc do you think? At school in tho home ' At the end of Tuesday’s county board of meeting. Commissioner Jim DeYoung took the opportunity to read a diatribe (See page 12) on this newspaper's cover­ age of his attendance record He accused our newspaper of blowing his absences out of proportion in* an attempt to sell more newspapers. I wish it was that easy, but DeYoung’s accusation was misplaced. His absence from seven of nine board meetings to start 2014 wasn’t really the big news. The real news was DeYoung’s unsuccessful attempt to change the way elected offi­ cials represent their constituents so that he could justify his Florida vacation. In November, DeYoung proposed the idea of amending board bylaws so that meeting attendance could be made via the Internet using Skype or similar conferencing tech­ nology. During that presentation, he told county officials ‘‘this is the second decade of the 21st century, and that it “isn’t realistic to think that we can’t do this.” In a follow-up opinion column in the Banner, I joined the vocal opposition by questioning the validity of the process. I believe, from my experience, that Barry County residents expect a higher level ol representation from their elected officials. It wasn’t surprising to me, either, that the only commissioner willing to publicly challenge DeYoung’s request back in November was then-Chair Craig Stolsonburg. who questioned DeYoung’s commitment to his constituents by plan­ ning to be out of the slate for three months. According to a legal interpretation I received at that time, present at a meeting means, “being in view or at hand ’ which, for most people, means a physical pres­ ence. Also in my research, I found only a few instances where a county board in Michigan allowed for the “electronic attendance” of one of its members — and all of those situations were to accommo­ date medical conditions. When I contacted Senator Rick Jones and State Rep Michael Callton concern­ ing the issue, they both agreed that an elected official needs to be present at meetings and that electronic attendance is not acceptable. Despite the overwhelming opposition from Barry’ County citizens — and even the board which voted 7-0 when he asked to withdraw the proposal Nov. 19 — DeYoung moved forward with his vaca­ tion plans and continued to draw his pay from Barry County taxpayers while sun­ ning down South. Though he announced Tuesday that he will not run for re-election to the District 6 board seal in the Aug. 6 primary, DeYoung’s caper has allowed for some valid reflection. I’ve become concerned w'ith how' socicty has allowed technology to rule our lives. By constantly giving technology a pass because we all use it so much, we don’t see a problem in a proposal like lhe one DeYoung made to attend meetings via an Internet connection. For many people, the idea of remote attendance isn’t just about lhe lack of participation at county board meetings, it’s also about how a commissioner who is out of state for weeks at a time can’t give his constituents lhe kind of leadership they expected when they elected him to office - throughout the week, not just at meetings. Iliis is not a personal matter for the Banner, or for me, as DeYoung suggests. This story' is all about the level of service any public official provides to his or her constituents. When DeYoung first mentioned the idea of remote meeting attendance to me during last November’s Economic Development Summit, I didn’t miss a beat when I told him it was a crazy idea and that Barry County voters wouldn’t support his proposal. I also told him at*lhe time that most people would like to take three months off and gel full pay for meetings they didn’t attend. . ” He responded by saying he planned on viewing the meetings online and would be a phone call away from constituents. But that’s not lhe same as being in the district, on the street — or county roads — and in the grocery* store on a regular basis. Il’s DeYoung’s narcissism that got in the way of his public sen-ice. I’m sure when he ran for the county board seat he had intentions of taking the time off to Ro South. So why didn’t he mention it when he campaigned? If he would have come clean at that lime, he might have been able to convince some of his supporters that it was acceptable to lake the additional time oft. serve. and still get paid. This newspaper did not manufacture the news ol this story. We just reported it as members from the public spoke out on the issue at board meetings - .KX)1,lc ’ Mark Doster. Elden Shellenbmger ± township officials such as Jim Carr and If only DeYoung . would have done his homework in the beginning, he could have avoided all of the controversy and the focus he — not this newspaper — brought to himself over electronic attendance.* is Jim Brown. What did DeYoung expect us to do. ignore them? This wasn’t a crusade to put any commissioner in a bad light, ft s what newspapers are supposed to do in covering the news. They report what’s happening, what people say at public meetings. Many newspapers across the country have given up on city, county, township and school board coverage due to the tremendous amount of lime and personnel it takes, not to mention the space. Banner staff members attends most county, vil­ lage and Hastings City Council meetings, school board meetings, and as many of the meetings of the 16 townships that we have staff available for — and we take the job seriously. It has never been our intention to pick and choose the highlights of meet­ ings and of the news. We’ve never look for news bits that will “sell more newspa­ pers” as DeYoung claims. My family has been covering the news in our community for nearly 70 years now and has achieved a reputation locally and throughout the industry as fair and bal­ anced. In fact, most industry leaders ask' us why we continue to hire as many reporters as we do when most newspapers are cutting staff and local news. It’s because communities throughout America are losing their voices as'many news organizations’take a more public relations approach to news coverage. That’s not what newspapers are supposed to do. We take on lhe responsibility of educating our readers as to what’s going on in their community — whether it’s good or bad. Do we dig? You bet. we dig because that’s what a good newspaper is supposed to do. A book w ritten by Larraine R. Matusak. author and leadership scholar at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, talks about the importance of proper balance between leadership (leaders) and followership (citizens) and that one cannot exist without the other. Matusak discusses how so many of us are frustrated with lhe political system and the perceived Goliath lobby­ ists, politicians and special interest groups. Yet, it’s the lack of participation from the followers, or voters, that has allowed lhe system to go eschew. So, when leaders like DeYoung ques­ tion and even insult those of us who ques­ tion his decisions, he just adds to the frus­ tration rather than promoting good, sound debate. By placing personal interests ahead of the greater gmxl for his con­ stituents. DeYoung’s leadership becomes out of balance with citizens — unless those follower/cilizens participate in the discussion. That’s exactly what our cover­ age of this situation produced. DeYoung said in his comments Tuesday that effectiveness should be measured by the impact someone leaves after he or she is gone. I would argue that most organiza­ tions measure their members on what they bring to lhe table — their level of partici­ pation and accomplishments, not just a legacy. DeYoung’s legacy will be his pro­ posal to Skype meetings raiher than any knowledge and ability he may have brought to the job. If only DeYoung would have done his homework in lhe beginning, he could have avoided all of the controversy and the focus he — not this newspaper -— brought to himself over electronic attendance. His arrogance of leadership, with little or no concern for the citizens who were willing to tell him that his idea wasn’t acceptable, produced the contention that developed lhe news we reported. DeYoung was not ~ and is still not, based on Tuesday’s invective — prepared to accept the impli­ cations. So he blames the newspaper. It reminds me of something former U.S. President Harry’ S. Truman told a member of his War Contracts Investigating Committee who objected to his strenuous pursuit ot the truth: “If you don’t like the heat, get out of the kitchen.” bred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics �B g f Iho Hastings Banner ~ nursday. Apr'1 171 County board out to smear deeds off«ce To cd/lor: lb (he lhe editor* Coum ee for 13 y ears and . . •> <^are f J dedication, honest)-fln<| kn0W|ed tr of thc office. h ’ j'ha,/ountyXy missioned nml Uiel,n,'tr:uOr ,, to Acknowledge th* £*•«. the work it does an<< J|K ' L' « Provide,', residents of Barry ,o Telephone con artists are on the loose I recently read the . l,Ccoudt rcgnMi.,the request for ' ncw «n>p|Oyc the deeds office W the ri abstractor. 1 was apPJ \ the comment made by CommisM0^ raig Sto|Son|)1J Hurless that she should planned bX.? To the editor: for a call recipient’s birthday or bank account In addition to a few legitimate telemarket­ number. They may give "helpful" instructions ing phone calls, many people in Michigan arc over the phone that will electronically enable now getting fraudulent phone calls from for­ them to plant their spyware into a person's eign-accented people pretending to be "The Microsoft Technical Office.” asking them to computer through which they can steal Social go immediately to their personal computer Security numbers or credit card information. Local residents should write to the Banner and follow "urgent instructions" to save the about similar fraudulent phone calls they’ve computer from unseen "malicious malware.” I’ve already received three such fraudulent received. Perhaps, the Banner could inter­ view local law enforcement officers, local phone calls this spring, and 1 always hang up. computer teacher, or private detec­ I rarely use computers, although I have email tives aboutsoftware America’s persistent identity theft capacity through a public library computer, if problem in modem times. needed. Tom Bateman. Telephone con artists can call people and Hastings try to sell worthless anti-virus software or ask (Write Us A Letter: " The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. and cross-trained f be ashamed of her j^Poyccs. h lruly He s(] uld naivete of Stolsonburi? and. possibly, 0(jler board members. The register of has strived for many years lo ao^a,n [he employees h was working quite weh until thc ’ budget cuts. 7he staffing level has been cut from four full-time (including |hc c. official) and one part-time staff to the current two full-time and one part-time level. The long-term employees hflVc all retired or left to pursue other interests Unfortunately, this has left only Hurless, the department head, to train her new employees while trying to make sure the work gets done in a timely manner It is my understanding that Hurlcss was also told by one commissioner that, maybe she needs to work more overtime. She has been working overtime for months, even mghts and weekends, and taking work home trying to keep things up to date for the cus­ tomers the office serves without any addition­ al cotnpens^ition to her salary. Some of th» * verbal attacks seem personal in nature m i SC bojdenng 0I. buHying. Hurks"^ job and trying to conduct tlie business of ,|.J deeds office according to law. she k r.ridiculed bending rules 1°° though shefor hasnot a legal opinionthesupporting ^,ons-Yhey belittle her every chancc^jJ^ The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. I personally feel the board is Derf™^smear campaign against Hurless because’l!/ Plan to combine the register of deeds and tire • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. county clerk positions did not happen. It’s ■- - • to (ry again. Obviously, it doesn’t remember the months of fact gath­ ering and all the professionals who came and spoke against combining the last time. I’m sure the board has hand-picked someone to step into the position, should it be created. Another Lansing puppet, no doubt. I am very disappointed in the current board of commissioners and the administrator who condone such conduct and personal attacks on another elected official who is passionate nle 01 . if’ about her job to serve the j. County. Anyone who conducts 1 , nv this manner without personal . j .it 3 ' not worthy of being a public <>• inlefX, level It is not being done in the 1 of thc people of Bany Count), h” onc’s own personal political a£en/ should not be allowed to run Irving « II property owners should be aware of residual effects A To lhe editor: According to the Barry County Register of Deeds office, there arc now more than 2,000 mineral leases for drilling for gas and oil on private land alone in Barry County. Many people are unaware of some of the important issues regarding the effects of fracking on property values, mortgages and home owners insurance. Some people believe they will become wealthy if oil or gas is discovered on their property. What they do not know is that, in many cases, property values decline, not just on land where drilling is occurring, but also on neighboring properties. In other states, where horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has become widespread, property values have dropped due to the potential of contaminated well or surface waters, unsightly industrializa­ tion with accompanying 24-7 noise, lights, heavy traffic and air pollution. A Duke University study of Washington County, Pa , found that the risks and potential liabilities of drilling outweigh economic ben­ efits, such as lease payments and potential economic development. Even though lease payments can add overall value to homes with wells drilled on them, the possibility of contaminated water decreases property value by an average of 13 percent. Banks, credit unions and lending institu­ tions are becoming increasingly reluctant to •where provide mortgages on propert:ic> be zontal hydraulic fracturing is b locatdone. This is true even when wen pOlencd on nearby property because iicS lo tial loss of property values. 1 ll,s ‘ t\„;,ncing home equity loans, as well pjnC print loans. People often fail to note w . sJalcS on their existing mortgages wh5’\{ored on that toxic chemicals are not to • the property. * nl;<ny Land owners are often not aware » insurance companies will not I be for property where oil or gas welts drilled. In many cases, homeownc e c ance companies will not renew ,n> ‘ policies in the event of drilling on the p I y These are important issues facing the pie of Michigan should shale gas drilling continue to increase unabated. film "Gasland Part 11" provides more m o mation about lhe problems residents in otlu states have been dealing with since inc onslaught of this new and comroversia method of drilling for gas and oil. l he tree admission film will be shown at the Hastings Public Library. 227 E. State St.. Wednesday. April 30, at 5:30 p.m. Jackie Schmitz. Middleville A • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. Consumers Energy to continue providing services to Rutland • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. [^Know Your Legislators: I j Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, -N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.ml.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144 District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616)451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington D C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. a • • • Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 rhone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134* Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. y’ President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111 77 ion line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. by Consftncc Chccsenian Writer Rutland Towjship board members received a visit from Dennis Berkiva, Consumers Enetjy representative, at their monthly meeting on April 9 during which Berkiva encouraged the board to renew its Gas Franchise agreement with lhe company. The first reading of the ordinance, held later during the meeting, explained the con­ senting to rightways to transact local gas/electric service in Rutland. 'Phis agree­ ment. unlike the previous one. is not exclu­ sive, meaning other consumer services pro­ viding utilities could be allowed to operate in the township as well. Additionally, the renewed contact is-revocable, meaning the township can revoke the agreement, if deemed necessary'. Berkiva urged residents, who were inter­ ested, to call Consumers to inquire when natural gas will be available in their area. Nancy Topp. representative for the Library, shared the budget information with the board, noting that the committee was struggling with budget constraints. Currenty, a budget amendment for a 4 percent increase in expenditures was approved, however, conversely, the 2014-15 budget includes a 3 percent reduction in pay citizen had contacted the governor’s office for full-time staff and a 2 to 3 percent reduc­ about the work of the J PA, w ith the response tion in hours for part-time staff. coming through County Commissioner Ben A copier was lost to age and mechanical Geiger. failure and there are no plans to purchase a Carr noted the next JPA meeting will be new' one and the committee is shopping Monday, April 14. to “do some houseclean­ around for another heating and cooling ven­ ing, to try to make sense of all the collabo­ dor to maintain thc heat/air systems of the rative or shared services that we are library', stating that the current company was involved in,” said Carr. just to expensive to retain. Clerk Robin Hawthorne shared that The Joint Planning and Zoning-Urban AT&T would be bringing U-vcrse to Services update included a letter read by Jim Rutland Township. The township signed the Carr, supervisor, from Gov. Rick Snyder and franchise agreement with the company lo Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, doling out accolades supply cable t.v and Internet to the township to the Hastings Area Joint Planning Alliance hall and surrounding township. According to for strengthening the Hastings community Hawthorne, the entire township will be through collaboration. mapped for service, albeit slowly. "We would like to take this opportunity to The township approved a resolution for applaud you and fellow members of the Sand Creek Land LLC. the old Riverbend Hastings Area Joint Planning Alliance for Golf Course, to enter into a 90-year farm­ strengthening the Hastings community land preservation agreement. The action will through collaboration ... Community goals, facilitate the property benefiting from lax not competing goals arc what ultimately incentives for farmland zoning. move Michigan forward," stated the letter, The township approved permittance of signed by Snyder and Calley and addressed the sale of fireworks, again, this year, by PPI to Carr, Jim Brown, Hastings Charter Michigan LLC, with Pnt Sharpe reminding Township supervisor, and Jeff Mansfield, lhe board that the date for the July fireworks Hastings city manager. would be July 3. 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Invisible fencing, Ions oi stone P° J ,ji garage W1|h additional 30x40 bldg on extra lot. storage. . lake, totally landscaped. $495,000 00 For storage (?69) 945 4776 showing, —---------------------— Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 �v . irysd.iy. , -----Banner FACILITY, continued from page 1 Worship Together ...at the church ofyOur choice ~ IV«W>' schedules of Hastings area churches avallableforyour convenience... GRU I. COMMUNITY CHURCH s < ; j. M-"9 Htfhway. X^lndk*. Ml 4<MJ73. PaMor P;n Ro«v.(5I7) 852-9228. Snntl.’A .-on ice 10 a.m. FJ.'o^iip IW before lhe xonkv. Nursery, children's mini an. r»‘”h g*W« -‘dull >nu»| gnnip miniMiy. leader­ ship training­ SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH Or DELTON 7(»25 Mdo Rd P.O. Box 408. (nimcr *'! Milo Rd. A. S. y] DJlon. Ml 49046. |\.aar Roger ( lav pool. (517) joj-oVM. Sunday Wot ship S-rvi.e W;‘.m. to 11.30 .. in . N’uncry and Children's Mmsin Thursday night Bib'c study and prayer lime («.?(• p.m. lo 7:30 p.m. CHI RCII OF THE N \ZARENE l~! 6 North Broadtv ay. Ret. Timm Over. Pastor. Sunday School 9.45 a.m. Morning Worship Sen ice 10:45 a.m.: Evening Service 6 pm.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST B APTIST CHURCH 3 :) E Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor. Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Scrvic.-' 9 15 a.m. Sunday School lor ail ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. I.v .-.ling Service: Jr. Youth Gioup 5-7 p.m. Ai Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m. ?\wana. Bible Study. Prave and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Children's Choir. Spoils Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS I NilED METHODIST CHURCH 51X5 N. Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Su*an D Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9.45 a.m.: Sunday School. 10 45 a.m. ’• WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTI AN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship ’lime 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call lor infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL I Ni l ED METHODIST CHIRCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun-days - 10 a.m. Worship Service: Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule • Adult Sunday School: 9 am. Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group. Covenant PraVsr. C hoir. Chimes, Praise Band. Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (J69) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-1P-m.). e-mail <»Uke"r met net or visit v. v. w.country chapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED Mf.jHODJSTC'HVRCH ->(p \ Main. Woodland, MI ’gX97 * 1769) 367-4061. pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. Pl-E A.SANTV IEAV Ml 40050 5* & * p"' ****1;*1' n“W,,nt!chinch phone Sunday Service: 9;30 a.m. Sunday School 11 a m Sunday Evening Service 6 । P nt: Bible Study & prav Time Wednesday nights 6;3o p.tn. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings MI 49058 Phone 269-945.' 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion teach week). Thc Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Ihistwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to andrewatthias. We are part of (he Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 B<x>k of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: wwvv. hopcum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary -Treasurer. Linda Bel.son. Office hours. TUesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm: Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at thc church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMAH NITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about, other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjimfa ebehastings.org or sec our Website: w w vv.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 209-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63. Hastmes. Ml 49058. PaMor Rev. Jerry Bukoskt (616) 945.9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. CHURCH .301 E. State Rd . P.O. Box 273. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: vvww.lilegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 102 Cook Hastings HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Strenghtening Famlies Thru Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through ace 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed dunng announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m., age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study al 10 xm. and lunch at Wendy's, 11:30 a.m. 3rd Thursday Brunch al 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-Tilled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m : Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For intonnation call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace w ith us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, April 20,2014 Sunday Worship Hours 6:30 S 10:00; iNo Sunday School Easter Breakfast ti:Ot) a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 9:00 a.m. April 20 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7.00 p tn. April 21 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://wwvvxiiscover-gracc.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Mi 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services through Palm Sunday: 9.00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:(X) a.m. United Worship Service; 11.00 a.m. Fellowship Time; 6:(X) p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at ^wJiiiidnjKhliJitinghA»ig and our web log for sermons at http://hastingsprcsbytcrian.blogs pot.com. Holy Week Schedule: 10 a.nt Palin Sunday Worship; 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service; 7 p.m. Good Friday Service; 9 and II a.m. Easter Sunday Worship. Im DOSLEY D'M0 945'4700. 07640988 Hastings 945-9554 bravely3i safety for »be Throughout his ca ee Bill (Belson) derT1°^ t0 ed a unique the firefighting prof®’ sion and to the pt sional development or those serving with him in the fire service. Jerry Sarver, who is retiring April 26. after 35 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab ,,Voluntestheneb,ood serve as the of our local tfiejr giving selfless y time and talen , Mayor Frank Campbell 6:30 p.m. fciiHMiifijHa 945-2471 nt IW. and was promoted to captain in 2004 During his .service, Bclson completed com­ mand training, became a certified first responder in 2005, and became a firefighter I and firefighter II certified instructor In the State of Michigan in 2007. •■Volunteer firefighters serve as the lifeblood of our local lire service, giving self­ lessly of their lime and talents, and bravely risking their personal safety tor the gocxl of our community.” said Campbell in his proda mation. ’Throughout his career. Bill demon­ strated a unique devotion to thc firefighting prulession and to thc professional develop” merit of those serving with him m the lire service.” Bclson, who was accompanied by mem­ bers ol his family, was given a standing ova­ tion from lhe council and all those in atten­ dance. Also receiving an official proclamation and a standing ovation for his years of service to the community was Hastings Police Chief LIFEGATE COMMUNITY This information on worship sen ice is provided by The Haslinfis Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 1401 N. Broadway Hastings within live weeks. A C°U °Pinion report will be subiniR1-^ illur onvinminental, soil and site ;isscssnu'’,ts *,rC ?? lhe cost f0l the revis’d study. SID3XX). wiU be invoiced monthly "or P^^scs. Tire citv vvj|| control *cpara(ely for the Phase I cnvinmmennd ^sessrnent. und a pro|k)sal fora soil inveMi^”0" "HI be ed once the Phase 1 envinutmcntal study has been completed .. n . Jim Brown. BIRC'H i ’re member and Hastings Charter Fo^nship supervisor, along with Merc) Ambulance founder Rodney Palmer thanked the council forgoing forward with the new stud)’ and voiced their support for thc project. In other business, the council: • Heard Campbell pn’*sC,,t B,RCII fire department captain Bill Behon, who official­ ly retired from his post March 31, wjth a proclamation honoring him for his 30 years of service to the community* Belson joined the fire department in 19X4. became a lieutenant 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Campbell also presented the staff <’f Support Center of Barry County a proc lion in recognition of their to . community and April as Child Abuse WOODLAND - Betty Louise Cappon age 89 of Woodland. Michigan passed away Monday April 14. 2014 at Magnum Care in Hastings. Betty was bom in Vermontville, Michigan, the daughter of Charley and Mary. Belly married Bill Cappon on October IX, 1941. She and Bill owned a farm in the Woodland area Bettywas a very joving and giving mother.-h Beland grandmother. She had a quick wit and 6uld always make you crack a smile. Betty wis a homemaker and a fanner.s wife. She and Bill took many foster children into their homcover the years. Betty was an avid collector of Betty Boop. She loved her cats. Betty enjoyed flower garden­ ing. rummage sales. Western movies, sewing, knitting and traveling North to the Mackinaw area. Betty was preceded in death by her parents. Charley and Mary, husband Bill in 2001, sis­ ter. Dorothy and brother-in-law. Clarence, sister, Esther and brother-in-law. Harry, and brother. Victor. Betty is survived by her son. Wm, Larry Cappon. daughter. Susan (Mike) Snyder, grandchildren: Bill (Crystal) Cappon. Peggy Cappon. Daryl (Lori) Cheeseman and Dale (Audra) Cheeseman. eight great-grandchil­ dren: Ashley. Rusty, Vanessa? Jake. Tyler, Teddy, Justin (Dianna) Cordray and Nicole (Jake) Trumble, six great-great-grandchildrvn: Mackenzie, Brayden. Logan. Lane, Rylee. and baby Trumble, many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Commission on Aeins. Meals on Wheels pro­ gram or Mannas Market. A visitation will be held on Wednesday. April 16, 2014 from 6 pm until 8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 17. 2014 at ll :()0 am with a । hour visitation prior to the service time from 10:00 am until 11'00 am al the Girrbach Funeral Home. Pastors Dan Graybill and Don Brail will offi­ ciate the service. , Interment will take place at Stoney Point/Wamer Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, Please visit our website at vvww.girrbachfuneralhonie.net to sign the online guestbook or to leave a memory or message for thc family* GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to Hastings BanncrCall 945-9554 for more information. HICKORY CORNERS - Ruth G. Rinehart passed away /April 11. 2014 Ruth was born January 6, 1947 in Detroit, the daughter of William John and Evelyn Agnes (Miller) Kreason. Ruth was the owner of Carrier Construction Company for over thirty years. Ruth enjoyed going to casinos. QVC. HSN. Schwan’s. her dog Le.xie, and drinking White Zin with friends. She loved her daughter Lindsay, being a partner in Trotwood Farm, and especially loved the foals. Ruth enjoyed going lo horse shows and seeing her horse show family as well as cheering on Lindsay from outside lhe arena. She was also a proud member of lhe American Legion Post 4X4. On June I, 19X5. Ruth married David Rinehart and he preceded her in death on August 16. 2003. Ruth is survived by her daughter: Lindsay, step daughter Lois (Mike) Reid, brothers: James Kreason and Thomas (Marianne) Kreason, a sister: Mary (Greg) Okar, father in law and mother in law: Richard and Susan Rinehart, step grandchil­ dren: David. Karina and Justine Reid, and several nieces and nephews. Ruth was also preceded in death by her parents, and a broth­ er: Dtfvid Kreason. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday. April 16, 2014, at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church. Delton, Reverend John Tran, celebrant. Burial took place in East Hickory* Corners Cemetery'. For a more lasting memorial please consider memorial contributions to /American Legion Post 484, Hickory Comers. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Ruth’s family. Ralph G. Nye Ralph G. Nye, age 85. of Battle Creek peace­ fully went lo be witli his Ijord <k. Savior on Monday evening. April 14, 2014. He was bom in Battle Creek on January 31, 1929. the loving son of Nyle Bird and Alma Elizabeth (Brown) Nye. Ralph graduated fnmi Hastings High School with the Class of 1946 and furthered his education at Michigan State University. He fanned his entire life and also had been employed at Blue Diamond Ijtmber and Eaton Manufacturing until it closed. Ralph manried die "Love of his Life”, Kathleen Huggett on December 10. I960; she survives. He is also survived by his children, Kevin & Angel Nye of Battle Creek and David & Debbie Nye of Augusta, Georgia; 9 grandchildren, Josh & Lauren Nye. Kayla Nye. Benjamin Nve. Katie Nye, Erin Nye. Giris Case, Greg Case, Nick Nye. Ixigan Nye. and a great-grandson, Pbyton Nye. Ralph attended Calvary Baptist Church and was a life member of lhe Michigan Audubon Society. His life's work and greatest hobby was’ always working on the fann. Ralph plavcd base ball in thc area for many years on several differ ent teams. He also eitjoyed plwography and spending time with his family, ? Funeral services to celebrate Ralt)h’< t;r. lx* held HiOOa.ni . Ibursday, Apttl 17 lhe Calvaty Baptist Chmvh, 1625 Canihi ? NU Hattie Q-eek with Pastor T„m oflieiatmg. Iiitenneat will n,||uw a( Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please con ' making donations to the Calvaty Baptist Clu^s or Great lakes Hospice. IV,sonal n'X!" , h lhe family may he pklc«l at w„ w.tork-v ■ t "' dowdle.com yesteS’ Prevention Month. , • Unanimously approved Mansfield s appointment of Emery lo the deputy city manager, a post currently held oy Saner. Emery will receive the same compen­ sation as Saner received for the position, $1,306 per year. The deputy city manager steps in and oversees operations of the city should the city manager be temporarily unavailable for any reason. • Approved the purchase of a snow blower attachment for the tractor used for mainte­ nance at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport as recommended by the airport com­ mission. The costs of the attachment is $16,768. The airport commission will be reimbursed for 95 percent of lhe cost of the snow blower by the State of Michigan. The joint operating agreement between the city and lhe county for operation of the airport requires that both boards approve any pur­ chase in excess of $5,000. • Approved a resolution to amend the 2013­ 14 budget to reflect increased expenditures due in part lo increased maintenance costs related to severe winter weather. However, Mansfield said that due to offsetting reduc(ions in overall expenditures elsewhere in the budget, the projected general fund bottom line remains on track to be in excess of what was originally anticipated in thc budget when it was adopted at the beginning of lhe fiscal year, despite the additional expenditures. • Approved a payment, not to exceed $6,200. toward the asphalt overlay of the for­ mer Fclpausch parking lot in return for con­ tinued parking privileges for city employees and vehicles. • Approved a proposal from Pixelvine Studios, which has designed website for sev­ eral local businesses and nonprofit organiza­ tions, to develop a new city website at a cost of $11,410 and a yearly web maintenance fee of $7X0. • Authorized Campbell and Emery to sign a three-year professional services agreement for $321,360 with Mead & Hunt/H2O for continued provision of wastewater collection and treatment and waler supply systems oper­ ation and maintenance at the city's facilities. The agreement includes a 3 percent increase in the fee effective July 1, but the fee will then remain the same for the duration of the con­ tract. * Approved a revision to the disability parking permit policy. The policy now allows permit holders to park between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5’p.m. in regular non-handicapped time-restricted spaces in municipal lots 1 and 2. All vehicles must be removed from the lots during nighttime hours. Each disability park­ ing permit will be issued * specifically for either Lot I or Lol 2, not both, and will be based on the proximity of the permit holder’s place of employment to the lot. No more than three permits for each lol shall be issued and concurrently vahd at any point in time. The council set lhe ice for the permit at $20. • Approved a request for proposals for the °f a Ry‘a,lor for listing and marketing Pl .nn???TVi?ed^rOPCrty in lhe Coun Slrecl Planned Urban Development. A S?<?ial workshoP for 6 p.m. ihe draft 20h'15 budget" “ PrVSen'a,ion °n Call any time for 196^1285 classified ads 269-945-9554 �The Mailings Banner — Thursday Apnl 1?. State News RounduP Newborn babies Commercial fishing up more than 35 percent related j^*niatCly Fishing and fishing­ side vfXeb«ra.|d0^n of ,hc harvcsI and dockcial fishery inn 13 slate-licensed commer­ cial lake is ’-.v -»Ui,np dc.,ads for each individgan gov/fich U1 nb C on,inc-v>sit www.michi- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Fisheries Division recently released data from its 2013 state-licensed fommercial Fishing season. Combined, the Mate-licensed commercial Fishery caught Jnorc than 3.6 million pounds of Fish with an estimated wholesale dockside value df rough­ ly $5.53 million prior to processing, market­ ing and retail sales. The state’s total harvest was about 150,000 pounds less than in 2012 due to lower reported catches of non-native common carp in Lake Erie. However, the Fishery’s estimated gross dockside value was up SI.44 million (an increase of 35.2 percent). Fhe increase in value can be attributed mostly to a 30 percent increase in the wholesale price of lake white­ fish. -Lake whitefish are great table fare and by far the most important commercial fish species in the Great Lakes,” said Tom Goniea, DNR commercial Fisheries biologist. •’They have accounted for more than 67 percent of the state-licensed harvest by weight and 84 percent by gross value during the last decade. The price of whitefish has been on the rise the last several years, and an increase in demand drove the price even higher in 2013 - a bit of a pleasant surprise for commercial fishers.” Participation in the fishery in 2013 remained constant from the previous year. Michigan s 31 active state-licensed commer­ cial licenses arc owned and operated by 20 separate businesses. Eleven of these business­ es fished in Lake Huron, five in Lake Michigan, three in Lake Superior and one in Lake Erie. Together, the businesses added an estimated $25 million to Michigan’s economy mXCa •C1.i.ck on “Commercial RshM “nd S”°11 do"'n '° Information.” All ^an?8.e.mcat and Gcneral demh • 0 available there arc an mfishcrv ni fl,on Michigan’s commercial eS of.,he fis”"s in acli°" a"d maps of the Great Lakes with recent com mer­ its links to recipes nl._h a ,ons where Michigan fish can be purchased. . ..I»'4»,,1osuPI>oninn<,. break." Snyder saidI. |y looking moV(. valivc districts voW" ‘ t„.|p students build the balanced caleri •’ Jation for a lifcllm , strong educational f‘’u‘ learning" . j for the year-round Gov. Snyder cal , school pilot “^„,enu>"awk,nov« funding budget. 1 he suppl ,0|4 so that djstricts ahead to risen J* „er and offer the new prepare over,l,the next school Vcar. fhe ^dld^lunch or have SO percent or free-and-reduces ff<e-lunch eligible Th. more pupils who £ ‘ „ board-adopted re^ fora.'ensuhrceye^.^^unt Yeabround, early childhood programs get boost Year-round schools and early childhood education both can help Michigan students get the best education possible, and both arc getting a boost from lhe supplemental school aid bill Gov. Rick Snyder signed recently. House Bill 4295 provides state school aid supplemental appropriations for Fiscal year 2014, which runs until October. The bill covers a variety of measures affecting education, including an investment that helps high-achieving low-income stu­ dents take Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, which help them prepare for college. The bill also provides assistance for school districts that took on students when another district was dissolved. •‘Studies show low-income students may lose os much as three grades of reading com­ prehension due to the traditional summer Jacob Norman, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 25. 2014 al 6:52 p.m. to Tiffany and Nick Blakely of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. and 18.5 inches long. Mason Dean, born at Pennock IR> tul ^nd Hunter Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on March ;6. 2014 al 7:57 a.m to Ashley Forest and 'lorn May of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs. 5 oz. and 18 inches long. April 3, 2014 at 1:12 p.m. . , g ib*Andrew Price of Middleville- Weifc 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. . ***** -..J ofl Mason John, Ixim at Pennock,%,P3j and April 3. 2014 at 9:58 a.m. to M* ' 7 |bsNicole Burkey of Hastings. V*cig 10 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Eloise Suzanne, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 26, 2014 at 8:06 p.m. lo Kaleb and Sarah Lewis of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 13 ozs. and 21.5 inches long. Kendall Ann, bom at Pennock and April 4, 201-1 at 11:59 p.m. to Na^j hing Jacob Longanbach of Lake Odessa. 6 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long- Alden Kcneth, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 29, 2014 at 11:55 p.m. lo Jennifer and Joshua Hoekstra of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. Mlllie Mae, bom at Pennock April 5. 2014 at 11 a.m. to Rebecca Fnz and Devin Phenix of Lake Odess Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 es long. * > 0 a tr. federal Race to the Top >Challenge grant to increase the number o low-mconie chH. • ****# dren enrolled in higM“! y pi^ho°I Pro­ Liam Vern, bom at Pennock Hospital on grams. The money will nested over four April 2. 2014 at 2:19 a.m. to Erin and years in accordance "'th the federally Zachariah Leary of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. approved application at _ p an. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Also included in b'» « $250,(XX) to help cover all or some 01 He testing costs associated with Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureale courses for lowincome students. “We want to make sure that a family’s finances don’t prevent a student from taking these advanced high school courses that can prepare a student for college and in some cases provide college credit,” Snyder said. The bill also includes $7.2 million for • reimbursement to districts of costs specifical­ ly related to the transfer of property from a dissolved district. Funds may be used for maintenance, utilities, security, insurance, or lhe demolition of transferred properties. For more information on legislation, visit legislature.michigan.gov Brooklvnn Rain, born at Pennock on April 5,2014 al 3:36 p.m. to Amber Prrc of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. an * inches long. Recreation gets $27 17843140 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST ♦:6 V;Q2 ♦:AK 109 64 3 •: 9 7 3 EAST SOUTH: ♦: K J 8 7 3 2 V: J 4 3 ♦: — K 10 8 2 ♦: 9 5 V: A K 7 5 ♦: J 8 5 2 ♦: Q 6 4 4: AQ 10 4 V:109 8 6 ♦:Q7 ♦:AJ5 Dealer: West Vulnerable: North/South Lead: Pick it! North East 30 Pass South West Pass Bridge players know the importance and the value of lhe pre-emptive bid. It is useful as an obstructive bid; that is, its primary purpose is to make life difficult for the opponents. But what happens when your partner uses a pre-emptive bid, and you are the one who has to make a decision regarding your partnership? What do you do on today’s hand if you arc the South player? If you said. “Pass,” you would have been in good company with the 26 olher South play­ ers who played this hand recently during an online tournament. While 30 is completely makeable, you would have earned only a 38% for your efforts. Making an overtrick on 30 would have been a whole lot better with a 65% score for those few who were able to find the overtrick. So, is there another bid that would have given you lhe top score for your team? If you considered bidding 3NT after your partner’s 3f pre-emptive bid, you arc certainly brave bridge player. Look at those ratty hearts. While you have four of them, you can hard\ call a 10v a stopper in hearts. If you were courageous enough to bid 3NT, once West made her lead however, and you saw your partner’s hand, you would have been mentally jumping ne . down as you could easily count seven diamond tricks and two aces for your needed UP 3 -cks> Unfortunately, in bridge, wtf are not allowed to see partner’s hand before we bid! n,IJ5 th:s js the dilemma: with 13 high card points in the South hand, do you go out on a limb i hid the 3NT, or should you play it safe and pass? As it turned out. sixteen bridge players and H to bid 3NT following their partner’s 3f opening bid. With lhe seven diamonds in the hand and careful play by South with the diamonds, it is possible to take ten tricks in L with a 94 lead. That resulted in a top score of 86% for those 16 players who venn0 “unto no trump land. tured ircmative to the risky but as it turned out profitable 3NT contract, consider this posAn 3 what if you think about what others will do with lhe same cards that you hold’’ Will sibH,tyi Lm Play *1 Mfc and Pass and ContCnl 10 p,ay in 3f? If y°u lh’nk that way. you most ol me i t |rack, bul you musl thcn lakc |( a slcp further .n Qrder do wejj will be on u find a way t0 not jusl makc lhc bld. Most players will be able to do that contract- to must find a way (0 make an overtrick with diamonds t Jf do No» score nearly twice what others have done by just making lhe contract of 30 that, yoo ds making would have given you a 38% for that hand. 30 plus one overtrick Y^ree diamon a 65% for diat one overtrick difference. would haVfl‘is too hot. and 3* is too cold, then you must take the third choice and play it Iftl,ree but. « °f y°uf pl1an> kn°* wil> hav' "> “ke an extra trick to do in dian)Ondb'ke Ae Goldilocks-and-the-Three-Bears approach, you should end up enjoying wel>-lf y iust as Goldilocks did. Happy Bndge playing when your partner opens with a nr pornd^f Now you have at least three choices to consider. Good luck. y °<mp»vcb,d pre r Another Learn Bridge In a Day? Seminar is planned for Saturday, May 3 ftlheHasd;^ Sned f^tho 948^14 ",ntCreS,cd’sign “p at ,he indi»v.eS'3flr>c<:by Bd^”0 Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge Leaeue ........... .. "* : More than $27.6 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants have been authorized, with nearly half of the fund­ ing allocated to trail development across the state. Tlie grants support 44 outdoor recreation development projects and 32 land acquisition projects. They also provide $12,959,400 for statewide trail enhancement and will rein­ force Michigan’s reputation as the nation’s trail state. In Barry County, the Village of Middleville will receive $300,000 for thc Paul Henry’ Trail Extension and Riverfront. Development will include an extension of the trail along lhe Thoniapple River, a pavilion, parking lot and accessible small-watercraft launch. “Our state’s outdoor recreation provides unlimited opportunities for Michiganders and visitors to enjoy unmatched natural resources and improve their physical health,” Snyder said. “With nearly $13 million in new grant funding to expand our trail system, we can link existing corridors, boost tourism, stimu­ late local economies and ultimately continue Michigan’s comeback.” Senate Bill 780, sponsored by slate Sen. Darwin Booher, furthers access to outdoor recreation and reflects the Trust Fund’s spending recommendations to allocate fund­ ing lo both state and local agencies for devel­ opment projects. Learn more at lhe Department of Natural Resources website www.michigan.gov/mnrtf. DEQ grants promote residential recycling The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Wednesday announced $250,000 in grants available to assist communities around Michigan with developing local recycling programs. In his 2012 special message on energy and the environment. Governor Rick Snyder called on the DEQ to develop a plan to improve Michigan’s residential recycling rale. That plan, announced this week, high­ lights the need for more data and information to help inform decision makers. The DEQ grants, from the Community Pollution Prevention Grant Program, will help address local information gaps and inform state and local leaders as they pursue improvements to residential recycling in Michigan. , Funds arc available to nonprofit organiza­ tions, local and tribal governments, local health departments, municipalities and regional planning agencies. Total grant funds requested must be no more than $100,000 and the proposal must clearly indicate how the money will be spent. Grantees must fund at least 25 percent of the total project cost. Requests for funding will be accepted through May 30, 2014. To view the current request for proposals u,,d learn more, go to the DEQ Community P2 Grams Program website, wwwmichigangov/deqp2grants. or call the DEQ Environmental Assistance Center, 800­ 662-9278. Fisher-Rizor united in marriage Jeff and /Vshlee (Rizor) Fisher were mar­ ried Sunday, January 19. 2014. at Frederik Meijer Gardens (Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory’), Grand Rapids, MI. Jeff and .Ashlee were attended by his children, Isabel, Ellie and Gavin Fisher. Special guests in attendance for the candlelight service were Ashlee's grandparents. Carl and Linda Keyes. Battle Creek; as well as. Jeff’s sister, Jani Wilkens from St. Louis, MO. and Ashlee's sisters. Brooke Rizor from Portland, OR. and Shannon Angeli from Rochester Hills, Ml, and immediate family and friends. Family friend. Clint Neil, officiated the wedding. Ashlee carried a bouquet of special heirloom brooches. An intimate wedding reception followed at the Electric Cheetah. Grand Rapids. Jeff is the son of Dave and Kathy Fisher. Fruitport, and Ashlee is the daughter of Gary and Carla Rizor. Hastings. The couple honeymooned in Puerto Rico before returning to Fruitport, where they plan lo reside. Ashlee is a registered nurse at North Ottawa Community Hospital. Grand Haven, and Jeff is self employed as a resi­ dential and commercial building contractor. Jeanette Tredinnick celebrates 90th birthday Jeanette Tredinnick will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 20, 2014. Please send a card to her al 1821 North East St., Hastings, MI 49058. Let’s all wish her a happy birth­ day. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more infqrmation. 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •1 raditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lol - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrhachfuneraihonn.net �Financial FOCU$ furiiislu-’d by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JON^ Improve your own ‘investment environment by Elaine Garlock Tonighi is Maundy Thuisday. Most local churches are having their traditional service U^s conimun‘on. Central United Methodist Church is having its service at 6:15 pm. m Fellowship Hall, immediately follow­ ing thc soup supper, which is open to the pub­ lie. Tomorrow at 1 p.m., the community Good Friday service will be at Central United 1 lethodist Church, with several pastors in thc Lakewood Ministerial group taking part. Thc chancel choir will sing. The community Easter egg hunt will take place Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to noon in the village park. The winter tree damage is gradually suc­ cumbing to thc chain saws, mauls and other forestry tools with more mild weather over thc weekend. Thc bole of thc Deardorff maple tree stood sentinel all winter, bereft of all its branches overlooking the comer of M-50 and Fourth Avenue. On a recent day. a crew from Ionia reduced it to several huge circles and a pile of sawdust. Sunday, men and machines tackled the remnant of a stately tree on the Andy Dahms property on Jordan Lake Avenue. Half of the tree came down in thc Dec. 22 ice storm. The crew Sunday reduced thc broken half and the standing half to a big pile of firewood. Perhaps this tree was plant­ ed by pioneer settler Thomas Johnson in front of his fine new brick Italinate house on his farm in thc 1880s to replace an earlier dwelling. The local historical society met April 10 to have a look back on the 1971 history. This was a repeat showing of the filmstrip pro­ duced by Father Dennis Moeggenberg, enti­ tled “The Little Green Village Beyond thc Suburbs.” Thc strip was later divided and the frames were mounted as slides. His photogra­ phy was excellent and his narration included extensive detailed history of each business place shown, listing all previous owners. He left a script to accompany thc slides. This cer­ tainly brought back many memories for mem­ bers of thc audience. Saturday, 41 people attended thc meeting of lhe genealogy society al the museum. Several Portland residents and several Vietnam veterans came to hear Bill Huizengn, who has lived in both Portland and Lake Odessa, relate a few of his experiences from his induction into the Army as a teenager with a John Wayne-mood to his return minus his earlier ideas about war. Hosts for the day were Pam Swilcr and Bonnie Mattson, who served decorated cake and several fruils. Thc United Methodist Women’s spring breakfast was a joy to attend with the excel­ lent catering by Rosie and Chrystall Hickey. Several guests were present from other churches. Polly Brown delighted her audi­ ence with her stories of growing up in Michigan’s Thumb region where the rich, fer­ tile Saginaw Valley meets thc sand bars. There were laughs aplenty as she talked of days in a ono-room rural school, farm living and adult life as a teacher. Along with the laughs were thoughtful observations and spir­ itual nuggets. Monday, April 21. thc Red Cross Bloodmobile will be back in town at Fellowship Hall from 1 to 5:45 p.m. to collect blood. Tuesday morning, the Tri-River Museum group met at the Grattan Township Hall west of Belding, with 35 people present. Delegations came from Freeport, Clarksville, Boston Township, Saranac, Lake Odessa, Sunfield and Portland, plus several from Montcalm and Kent counties. City of Hastings Position Available: Police Officer This is a full-time position. Must be MCOLES certified as a police officer in the State of Michigan. Experience as a police officer is not required but is preferred. Wages and benefits are governed by the collective bargaining agreement. Please submit resume to Hastings Police Department, 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058, 269.945.5744, To begin application process submit resume by April 30, 2014 Jeff Pratt, Deputy Chief NOTICE. Dog Census of Barry County Begins 5/1/2014 j4 $25 Fine will be issued to any household with one or more unlicensed dogs. 4 current rabies shot is required to obtain a license. Cost to household with unlicensed dog: $25 Fine per household $10 Late Fee (per dog in unlicensed household) License for each dog: $ 7 1 year I altered dog $18 3 year / altered dog $22 1 year / unaltered dog $60 3 Year 1 unaltered dog . ^jriayJ*6 mailed in or paid at the Barry County ^552^ t.s_gay be Purchased at several local B-rrv CountV Animal Shelteryeteri—■ - ~~ Cost Rabies Cllnlc‘“,‘,t,“ i c eek Veterinary Service • Thursday, April 17 • 4-7 p.m. BUl dwav Veterinary Clinic • Saturday, April 19 • 1-4 p.m. 0r°a Greet1 5 t Veterinary Clinic • Saturday, April 26 • 10 a.m. ■ 1 p.m. $10 Rabies + opportunity to purchase license ous" i"v's'’ne"1 s,r“'<w "ring to ••time" the f l,k *•IfJ 011rc always jumping in and out f .h'v v«e*’ !<X’kln£ for"l(>W Points to buy and high points to sell, you’ll probably be wrong most of the time - because nobody can accurately predict highs and lows. Even trying to reach longnt, you’re probably more importantly, you may find yourself out as a comfortable 'our investment of the market during thc beginning of a rally, also interested m impro b j which is when lhe biggest gains tend to occur. environment. . • Diversify your "species" of investments. So here arc a few SUM' Over lhe . Respond to < n»ron'^ /favorab|c invcst. Drawing inspiration from Earth Day. thc United Nations has designated 2011-2020 as past few years, we ve had lhe United Nations Decade on Biodiversity. ment climate, marked oy K ’ And. just as preserving thc diversification of interest rates and generally . g rpo profits. And investors who have taken advan­ species is important for life on Earth, the tage of this positive environmen a e, or diversification of your investment portfolio is most part, been reward- Bu th.ngs can essential for its health. By owning a variety of change, so it s always a good idea to under­ investments — slocks, bonds, government stand the current investment environment, as securities, certificates of deposit and so on — it may affect your investment choices. For you can help protect yourself from downturns that primarily affect just one asset class. example, if it seems likely interest rates are going >° nsc significantly, (Keep in mind, though, that while diversifica­ you might need to review your long-term tion can reduce the effects of volatility on bond holdings, as their price would be nega- your holdings, it can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss.) lively affected by a rise in rates. Earth Day happens just once a year — but • Nurture your investments. One area of envi­ ronmentalism involves planting seeds or thc lessons of environmentalism can help saplings and nurturing them to maturity. You you, as an investor, for all thc days and years ahead. can do thc same thing with investments This article was written by Edward Jones and a good way to nurture them is to give them time to grow in all investment climates. for use by your local Edward Jones Financial But how long should you hold these invest­ Advisor. If you have any questions, contact ments? You might heed the advice of Warren Mark D. Christensen at'269-945-3553. Buffett, one of the world’s most famous investors, who says this about his investment company: “Our favorite holding period is for­ ever.’’ It takes patience to follow the buy-andhold strategy favored by Mr. Buffett - and it also requires thc discipline necessary to keep investing through the inevitable downturns you will encounter. But over the long term, your perseverance may well be rewarded. • Avoid “toxic" investment strategies. Unfortunately, many human activities arc bad for the environment. 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Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartan Stores Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 47.7S 29.99 40.17 30.88 71.87 56.91 21.63 76.22 15.84 51.26 33.36 26.77 65.21 100.82 140.86 29.90 33.57 5.11 22.46 79.58 15.73 76.89 $1303.20 $19.64 16,262 730M +.40 -.18 +.46 . +1.28 -.34 -1.51 -1.83 -.82 -.43 L .,26 -.02 1 16 •l.lv -.14 +.84 +2.75 -7.36 -.98 -3.42 -.26 -.38 -1.69 -.70 -1.29 -5.34 -.41 +10 40M Grizzly bear research may help human medicine by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I’ve gained five pounds since last sum­ mer. My body mass index, or BMI, is still fine, but I need to slop gaining to keep it that way. Grizzly bears put my weight gain to shame. In thc late summer, they eat some 50,000 calories per day and gain more than 100 pounds. Then, when they hibernate, they fast and live on their body fat. While sleeping lhe winter away, they don’t pee or poop. They conserve their energy by having heart rates around 15 beats per minute. While hibernating, the sows give birth and nurseTtheir young — activities all fueled by what they ate in thc fall. When they emerge from their dens in the spring, the bears arc much slimmer. In short, their “before" and “after" pictures are quite different. Here’s the simple version of how griz­ zlies manage their huge weight transition. They first succumb to diabetes and then reverse slipping into that state. We know when they do this — researchers arc now investigating how they manage the trick. Drs. Lynne Nelson and Charles Robbins of Washington State University work with grizzlies kept in the only research-based grizzly colony in the country'. They study the bears as the animals go through their annual transformations. In lhe fall, when the bears arc packing on the pounds, they are fed commercial kibble supplemented by such things as salmon, venison and apples. The bears also have access lo a grassy meadow. . “Grizzlies arc grazers,” Nelson told me. “People don’t always think of that, but they eat a fair amount of grass.” One secret to how grizzlies manage to stay healthy while becoming obese is that they have a lot of “good” cholesterol. And their cholesterol levels don’t change much when they pack on the pounds. Studying how they do that could one day help with interventions in human medicine. A number of things the bears do while they hibernate arc fascinating. The animals have a four-chambered heart, just like wc do. But when they sleep the winter away, only two of lhe chambers keep working while two arc at rest. “Working on two of four cylinders makes sense because the demands on lhe heart are low," Nelson said. Even with that reduced cardiac output, grizzlies can stand up and move around during hibernation. Humans would black out in a similar situation. Again, studying what bears can do may help spur advances in human medicine. As thc winter months tick by, the griz­ zlies’ hearts lose muscle mass. Up to 25 percent of their hearts can atrophy. This change is then naturally reversed in the spring when they come out of their dens and begin a more active life. Of course, doing cardiac research on grizzlies requires some special approaches. “Wc start training the bears when they are cubs for exams we’ll want to do on them throughout their lives." Nelson told me. “It’s easier to start on an animal that’s four pounds rather than one that’s 400 pounds.” Nelson, Robbins and those who work with them use positive reinforcement and “clicker training," much like that used with dogs today. Food is used as the ultimate reward. “Bears arc faster learners than dogs," Nelson said. “They arc problem solvers." ’Fhe goal is to have bears trained so that researchers can draw blood from them and administer exams such as electrocardio­ grams and echocardiograms, an ultrasound test. To facilitate the research, lhe bears are taught lo go into a crate. “They sometimes fight to get to go into lhe crate first,” Nelson said. 'Fhe bears raised from cubs at the WSU facility are accustomed to a lol of interac­ tion with people. “They need entertainment or work,” Nelson said. “Left to their own devices, they will dig up the sprinkler system [in their yard] or pull down lhe security cam­ eras.” 'Lhe WSU bear colony currently has 11 animals. About half of thc bears were raised at lhe center, while lhe other half were wild bears that started posing problems or a dan­ ger to humans and were brought to WSU rather than being destroyed. As I struggle with my extra five pounds. I marvel at lhe weight transitions grizzlies naturally go through each year — and I ^ish the WSU researchers well as they study bear metabolism, weight transitions and cardiac function. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of lhe rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resoun e Sciences at Washington Stale University. �I Hastings Middle Sch°° Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. Apf*1 1 7.2°' fl lookback at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastlnys Banner WC flr* AH lhe late* ‘Chick Days’ are spring tradition White Wyandottes were the featured breed of chicken for Charles Smelker of Freeport in 1914. The Reason for 45-cent Eggs According to figures compiled by the gov­ ernment. the percentage of increase in the production of eggs in IO years has been more than twice the percentage of increase in the population of the country. So. in accounting for the famine, any theory that thc hens had become less fertile or that the number of hens had decreased, would be scratching in the wrong chicken yard. One does not have to be very old to recall the day when people did not expect to eat eggs after frost had come. Winter was the resting period of hens, and lhe season for Alice Grant of Woodland was selling partridge leghorns in 1914. Partridge refers to the coloring of a bird’s feathers. doing without eggs. But the cold-storage plant is now universal. It has made it the ycararound necessity. It has caused the develop­ ment of industries among which eggs by the thousand and million are the raw materials. It has caused the invention and construction of containers, by means of which eggs can be shipped any distance. It has built up a great export grade in eggs. The famine may be charged to the appetite for eggs. It is due to the fact that eggs arc commonplace among the housewife’s materi­ als every day in lhe twelvemonth. Many more millions of hens than there are would be nec­ essary to satisfy thc demand for eggs, many more storage plants, many more persons whose special task is to distribute eggs among the egg eaters. ■ , Thc lure of poultry keeping Chicken raising offers as many induce­ ments lo women as it does lo men. No matter what your trade, profession or business is, the poultry industry offers a delightful hobby or change. The poultry industry has increased more rapidly than any other branch of agriculture. The annual valuation of poultry and eggs pro­ duced in the United States is reported to be at least $1 billion. The gradual increase in our population, and decrease in the beef supply will guarantee an unlimited demand for poul­ try products for years to come and at lucrative prices.' The care of fowls and chickens is a health­ ful outdoor occupation. It gives one a chance to gel back to the land and find profit and enjoyment therefrom. Il offers a variety of interesting features not usually found in ordi­ nary farming. There is always something good to think about and interesting every day of the year. Many branches of jxjultry work are such that they may be engaged in by those who are strong and robust and who often i- ol>l’n’ oirkcr’ Hastings Middle School has announced its 'Grace Nickels. Kassidi . jcji ‘pL<k« rR;ls. honor roll for lhe third quarter of thc 2013-14 Orcasitas. Hailey Pacillo. J* Sydney Pattok, 'Hope Peck. q c tn v What is talk ‘rfeXXSeP academic year. •Hannah Porter. Antonio Ri,n’' >i..s. A'1<” j. Eighth grade out mention o , related dl,°"e? Maxwell Richards. Roger q|ap * Highest honors Though this a?® readers ,0 . pci:j:U Gabriella Bare. Morgan Bartimus, Emma Shaver, Nicholas Simonton. ' ’ this week’s coium simp|jcj V ppreBeemer, Megan Birman, Hie Bivens, Callie Elise Smith. Katelyn SoW ,v ciate its wording * ‘ L3’11 j Borden, Tyler Brown, *Abby Burroughs. Stafford. Bailey Summers, ‘Kayla Carlson. Jerry Christensen. Austin Lynnsey Thayer. Jessica TI,oroP regain their health b>K)U|Ir. ?hc bcs> Christie. Samantha Clow, Alleyna Davis, Tomko. Mikacla Twigg. J»«n var^. . v/aH V/;jrnier er’ Terry Dull. Maggie Eastman, Madison Waller, Blake Walther. -Kassaun«“ Ellsworth, Zoe Engle. Alexis Evans, Morgan *Mary Youngs. Elisabeth Young?*Honors Fcldt, Kaila Gillespie, Dayton Graham, Leah nyicc /5nuiCw,. Ashcraft Rylce Andrews. Logan / Hawthorne, Cayden Herrington, MatthewClow* livelihood. We shall n"' W to deny that Hewitt. Shayii Hinkle. Lillian Hyatt, Tyler Bower. Cora Carpenter, Alexa” J- ^^dtthere are many ‘ m’">tain Johnson. Allcra Keller. Margaret Keller- Brady Corrion, Devin DeMatto. J° that these il'-^/^wledge X"' °f Bennett. Carley Lnubaugh. Jackson Long. Amtier Fox, Natasha Glasgow. * y* pcvin ligence or lack of he part of Nash Martin. Sarah McKeever, Nathan Anthony Greere, Breann * •* * . tunter. the poultry keepers rath" 'han any fault of Meyers. ’’August Miller, Caitlyn Morns, Haywood, Dcrjc Robert. Curb*1 .. gyn . , Alizabeth Morrison, Sydney Nemetz, Aaron Keely Jackson. Matthew Lico”. the industry. wjnlcr layers ’ .pter, Newberry. Wyatt Owen. Citlali Perez, Emma Leask. Brea Madden, Chase We must depend on the spring pullets to Porter. 'Emma Post. Chyanne Rea. Blake Morgan, Cody Murphy. Connor * ‘M,|UhcW furnish most of lhe W'-rs for next winter. . Roderick, Jessica Satterfield, Leigha Saur. Conner Peterson, Brandon Reese. • 4 May chicks will 'nough for this Joel Shinavicr, Macey Shotts, Aubree Sherman, Kaitlyn Shook. Grayson purpose if they b° P i* ed through the Shumway, Wyatt Smith, Lindsey Spurlock. Carmen Zalewski. summer. They should not be pushed so hard Sophia Spurlock, Mason Steward, Colin Sixth grade that they will begin to lay before the first of Tellkamp, Bridget Thayer. Elliza Tolles. Highest honors . .. Xander Allcrding. Hunter A H<-r November, since moulimg is t0 be avoided. Carter Tomko, Ian Trutsch, Elizabeth Watson, To make a success m poultry, there must be Cameron While. Lillian Wierenga, Jordyn 'Jonathan Arnold. Kiersten Bailey. re ‘ the right kind of a beginning. It cannot be Wigg, Harleigh Willson, Bridget Woolf, Barber. Thomas Barnard Jr.. ♦Dane Ban* Casey Barnes, Chelsea Beede. c done with the scrub stock nor with the slip­ Brittany Wurm. Kylie Zimmerman. shod methods. Mongrelism in any form Beemer. Hannah Bloomberg. Honors should be discarded from the farm. A pen of Alex Allcrding, Madalyn Anderson, Brown. Joshua Brown, Kayla Brzycki. Ly e pure slock will make the start or a few set­ Melanie Boysen. Aliyah Campbell, Timothy Burch. 'Audrey Byykkonen. Carter Cappon. tings of eggs. From these raise next year’s Cary-, Karlee Christiansen, Chase Cobb. Katherine Cook. Benjamin Curtis. Erm birds. Keep on improving and then you can Garrett Coltson, Mary Elizabeth DePriester, Dalman. 'Karsyn Daniels, Justin Dickerson. enlarge the plant according to the know ledge Alexander Diljak, Megan Goggins, Hunter Tyler Dull. Emily Fenstemakcr. Meghan Goodenough, Dylan Goodrich. Tyler Gale, ♦Gracte Gillons, Elizabeth Gonsalves. and capital that you command. Pure stock will give you better market stock and belter Harville. Caitlin Hyland. Samuel James, Nathan Haines. Alexis Ham. Blake Harris. Kenneth Kirchen. Austin Koning, David Collin Hawthorne, Rae Herron. John Hinkle. egg records, and that means a higher price on the market. Gel your share of this poultry Lane. Tcssah Leary, Adam Lewis, Brandon Rayna Honsowitz. Katelyn Howard. 'Hannah Miner. Mitchell Morris, Andrew Newberry. Johnson. Ty ler Kaiser. Joseph Kalmink. Jaden money. Small flocks Alexia Rodrigucz. Jaden Rosenberg. Michael Karnatz. Emma Keech, Gracie Landes, Royal. Cassie- Sherk, Ty Sinclair, Brandon Abigail Larabce, Eleanor McFarlan, Caeleb No matter how many fowls a farmer has. lhe flocks should be small and should be per­ Smith. Samantha Smith, Brandon Standley, Meyers. Grace Miller, Emily Mitchell. Logan Bailey Musculus, f' Kennedy Derrcck Tefft. Mary Terpening, Pierson Moore. manently separated from each other. The Tinkler. Austin Walden. Mackenzie Watson, Newberry, Keyanna Nieto. Jacob O'Keefe, birds should not be allowed to run over the James Wezell IB. Austen Wilder. Nicholas ♦Kathleen Pattok. Connie Ricketts. William same ground, for by that means, disease is Roosien III. Gavin Scharping. Steve Schnur. Wilgus, Xavier Wilkins. Julianna Wolf. . spread. Zachary Schnur, Jaedyn Sinclair. 'Elijah Seventh grade ’The more birds there arc on a farm, thc Smith. Carter Smith. Colton Snow, Alexander Highest honors more certain it is that one of them will get Rian Allen, Claire Anderson, Blair Steward. Gabriel Slolickcr, Matthew some contagious disease. If the fowls arc in one big flock, the disease brings a disaster. If Anderson, Alfredo-Jose Arechiga, Lexis Sweeney, Alex Taylor. Camden Tellkamp. Aubi), Grace Beauchamp. Madison Bell. Ryan Thayer. Kaylee Tigchclaar. Braden they are divided into several flocks, lhe dis­ *Sierra Bentli, Shelby Bolen. Haliegh Tolles, Clayton Tonkin. Andrew Vann. ease can be confined lo one flock. The same Barfield, •’•Victoria Byykkonen, Daisy Haylee VanSyckle. ♦Alayna Vazquez, Paxton is true of infection by lice and mites. Campbell, Whitney Carlson. Allison Collins, Walden, Sydney Wolf. Logan Wblfenbarger, Bryce Darling, *Cody Dunn, Kaitlynn Elliott, Joshua Yi, Zachary Ziny, Abby Zull. Cameron Ertncr,. Jsaac Evans,-; Ryan Benedict, Alyssa Flikkema. *Noah Former. MikaylaGuernsey, - Jillian Ackley,. EQUltOL Wants Lauren Harden, Hannah Hayes. *Katheririe Carter, Joshua*"Chadwick. Graham Clark. Rates for advertising in this column are 1 cent per word each week and no Haywood. Kelsey Heiss, Jaden Hickman. Nolan Cusack, Shane Dillon. Tyler Farmer. adv. will be run for less than 15 cents. Allie Horning. *Jack Horton, William Grace Faunce, Connor Frank, Kassandra Hubbell. *Gretchen James. * Elizabeth Furlong. Dylan Gallentine. Kylir Hayes. Single Comb Black Mlnorcas and Jensen. Jesse Johnson. Ellena Keener, Breana Brooklyn Knowlton. Layla Lamance, Lucas Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, Leonard, Shaelee MacLeod, Nathan Madden, Lumbert. Caedcn McCarty. Kayla Morris, Eggs (or hatching, 4 cents each or Andrew Maurer. Alexis McDade, *Claudia Lacie Overmire, Rigden Pederson. Trisha S3.50 per 100; from pure bred stock. McLean, Justin McManamey. Lindsay Phillips, Caleb Piper. Ryan Powell. Taylor Henry Smith, first house east of Car Meeker. “Katura Metzner. Maci Michaels, Rahman. David Raymond. Griffin Seeber. Seal factory. Phone 304 R. Kaleb Micklatcher. Shiann Molette, Kassidy Isaiah Seger. Anna Terpening. Emma Vann. Morgan. Jeffrey Morgan, Jonathan Nash, Abigail Winick. For Sale - Yearling Bronze turkeys, one gobbler, two hens. Alice Grant, Woodland. Mich. White Orpingtons - City conven­ iences compel sale of pen of 10 April hatch pullets, heavy winter layers from prize stock bargain. $1.50 each. Guaranteed eggs $1.50 for 15. Write H. Lyon, 622 Franklin St., Grand Rapids, Mich. For Sale - R. C. Rhode Island Red eggs for hatching from 1st pen pullets at Grand Rapids Show, headed by son of Pres. Taft. 1st cock at same show. $5.00 per 15; 2nd pen $2.50 per 15; 1st pen Indian Runner ducks at same show, $2.00 per 13; $5.00 per 50. H.M. Peck, R.R. 5, Grand Rapids, Mich. For Safe - S.C. Mottled Ancona eggs for hatching. $1-00 for 15, $5.00 per 100. Inquire of Mrs. Alvah D. Miller. Phone 30 3R. Woodland, Mich. the time to place your order for Baby Chicks—White Rocks, Barred Rocks, S» C. White Leghorns,* Anconas, Rhode Island Reds, W. Wyandottes, But­ tercups, Light Brahmas, White Orping­ For Sale - Full blood Barred Rock e99s, 50 cents for setting of 15, seven head of registered Duroc hogs, six sows, one boar old enough for serv­ ice. Average weight about 140. One Duroc sow two years old and seven pigs from a registered Duroc boar. Pigs two weeks old. Myron Shorten. Quimby. tons. . ....... For Sale - Farm bred s c- Buff Orpington eggs. ^-^0 for 15, Mrs. Lucy Sawdy, Woodbury. Mich. Phone Egg orders booked for the above var­ ieties by the setting or by the hundred. Agent for Cyphers' Incubators and EfoodefS* ' Woodland, Mich........ For Sale - 2 ducks and drake, also John Deere No. 9 Piant^ Vern Aldrich, on George Frys old place. For Sale - Full eggs for setting ...... blooded Barred Rock ( 5 cents each. Phone 501. phon® 3^5 COKNKr PAKK sib releases honor roll Mrs. iMell^^ TURNING BflGK THE PAGES .\rva farm supply stores and feed mills are advertising “Chick Days,” giving customers the chance to purchase or order chicks for future meat or egg-laying purposes. Since raising chickens has increased in popularity — even in major U.S. cities —- some may consider Chick Days a new idea. Perhaps they just had been oblivious to the signs, whether figurative or literal, as in printed or electron­ ic signs. Chick Days are a decades-old tradi­ tion of spring. The Banner a century’ ago, for weeks, carried both classified and display ads for chicks and related poultry’ items. A column with the heading “Consulting Department” was written by M.W. Hicks, who raised chicks at the comer of Park and Walnut streets in Hastings. The column below was printed in the April 2. 1914, Banner with the following introduction: “This department is intended to give our subscribers the best and most reliable information we can obtain on the subjects they desire explained. In ask­ ing questions, send full information. Subscribers are requested to contribute to this department when they can give more infor­ mation on any subject.” Ihrtrimmed ,ha ^rtment. pcs Mich. |jk0 these in the April 2, marketed eggs, chicks, 1914, Banner, sOme swine. ducks and even Classifed ads, See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP • BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWN­ ERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that proposed Ordinance $2014-147 was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its April 9.2014 meeting This proposed ordinance is intended to replace the existing 30-year gas franchise granted to Consumers Power Company by Ordinance No. 20 adopted June 6. 1984 for a 30-yenr term (Chapter A246 ol the Rutland Charter Township Code), with a new non-exclusive gas franchise granted to Consumers Energy Company for a period of 30 years. The sections of this pro­ posed ordinance are captioned and summarized as follows: I grants non­ exclusive consent to use the public ways of the Township for gas system infrastructure and author­ izes the transaction of a local business within the Township for a period of 30 years. regulates the Company’s use of the public ways so as lo not unduly burden or interfere w.th present or future use. t ~ III Hold Harmless—obligates the Company to hold the Township free and harmless from any loss by reason ol the use of the public ways as author­ ized by the Ordinance. . IV RtiY0CilliQD-PfOV,dO5 for th0 035 ,ranchise □ranted by the Ordinance to bo subject to revoca­ tion by either party upon 60 days wntten notice V Ratos-rvcognizestho Company may charge for qasprovided lo customers in the Township at lhe rates approved by the State. VI TQwn^U ^nsdiCUon-prov.des for the Comoany lo remain subject to al! ord nances, rules a£d regulations of the Township pertaining to land lor the protection o< Pub’rc health, safety and ooneral wellare Vll Mictbaaii Cute SMUM Gomnmen-con(ions tm. Company remains subject to State rules nnTraouiahons app^abte to gas spree, as lo matters not addressed by the Ordinance. VIIL A5SiflQmcnt_flL_Eran£hi$£—prohibits the Company from assigning the franchise to any non­ affiliated company without prior Townsh-p Board approval. IX. S£Y£Llb:!:ly—declares the various parts ol the Ordinance to be severable, such that if any part is determined to be invalid by a court or administrative agency the remainder of the Ordinance is not affected. X. Hepeal_cf_CQnl,jQbna_QrdiQaoces—repeats all conflicting ordinances, including the prior Gas Franchise Ordinance adopted m 1984 to be super­ seded by this Ordinance when it becomes effective XI. ElfecLYfi__ Dale.__ z__ Acceptance___ / ReinibuiaemciiLQLExpt'nses--provides for the Ordinance to take effect lhe day after publication, after adoption by the Township Board, subject to written acceptance of the Ordinance by tha Company; requires the Company to reimburse the Township lor its actual publication expenses asso­ ciated with the Ordinance This proposed ordinance in its entirety has been posted in lhe office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (vttyiyju’Januiownhbjp.QFQ). This proposed ordinance will be considered lor adoption by lhe Township Board at its next regular meeting on May 14. 2014 commencing at 7 30 p m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audo tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at lhe meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact lhe Township. w RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Robin A. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road. Hastings Michigan 49058 — Telephone: (269) 948-9104 �Pag* ,0 Thursday. April 17, _ Hastings Banner I FOAL NOTICES HQHC£4>FJMDHMAoe£eflECt’0 Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting April 8, 2014 Lifting called to order at 7:00 pm c-ven &°a'd members present. Aoproved all consent agenda items noct reports received and put on file drive Approved payment of bills Mction to adjourn 7:22 pm nAsoectfully submitted. S Mennell - Clerk . Attest^!o by j.m Brown - Supervisor T71M371 foreclosure notice Th $ firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any Information obtained Will be used for this purpose. •’ y°u are in (bo Mil.tary, ploase contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Brad A. Gee and Julie L. Gee. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans. Inc.. Its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2009 and recorded November 18. 2009 in Instrument # 200911160011252 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Quicken Loans. Inc., by assignment dated September 4. 2013 and recorded September 9. 2013 in Instrument # 2013-010977 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($249,566.50) including interest 3.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and lhe statute in such case made and provided. not;ce is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barty County at 1:00PM on May 1, 2014 Said premises are situated In City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11, . Indian Hills, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 53. Barry County Records, also commencing at the Southwest comer of said Lot 11 for place of begin­ ning; thence South 30 feel to the Hastings City lim­ its; thence East 120 feet; thence North to comer common to Lots 10 and 11 of said plat; thence West on section lino of Lot 11, 120 feet to the place of beginning, all being a part of the Southeast onequarter of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 575 Indian Hills Drive, Hastings Ml 49058 Tho redemption period shall bo b months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or.upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption ponod. Dated: 4/03/2014 Quicken Loans, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys; Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-87688 ( 04-03)(04-24) 77506054 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are In the Military, pleaso contact our office at the number fisted below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by; Paul L Friddle and Rita Garza-Friddle, Husband and Wife to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated February 5. 2004 and recorded February 13. 2004 in Instrument » 1122184 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2004-FR1. under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated April 1, 2004, by assignment dated January 15,2009 and recorded February 17, 2009 in Instrument 4 20090217-0001377 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($115,651.64) including interest 5.65% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 24, 2014 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, R county. Michigan, and are described as: Tho South 70 feet of Lot 712 of the City, formerly Village r Mastinos according to the recorded plat thereof; cQmmenc’ng 70 feet North of the Southeast corner of Lot 712 of lhe City, formerly Village of uneftnos according to the recorded plat thereof, for M nlace of beginning; thence North 4 feel; thence vv st 15 feet’ thence South 4 feel; thence East 15 the place of beginning. Commonly known as As W Court St, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption . ehall 6 months from the date of such salo. determined abandoned In accordance with fine13241 or MCL 500 3241a, in which case me redemption period shall bo 30 days from the . ♦-uch sale- or upon the expiration of the da rftouired by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is S MCL 600.3240(17) app.les, II the a ' r+v is rold at foreclosure salo under Chapter Po0P? the Revised Judicature Act of 1981, under 32 । 3278 the borrower will be hold responsl,CL me person who buys tho property at the mortb‘° inrJfo'uro sale or to the mortgage holder for page to • foporty during tho redemption perldamagmg 3/27/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust od- Daled. Tfuslee for Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Securities, S(Jri05 2004-FR1, Assignee of Certificata^ potestivo & Associates. P.C. yu.(fl 1(X) nochestor H(MSj Ml 611 ^248) 844-5123 Our F.le No: 14-00056 (03­ 48307 o njMfi72 27)(<M-17’ SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting April 9, 2014 Supervisor J. Stonoburnor ca'tod the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. . Present; Clerk DeVries. Supervisor Stonebumer, Trustee Goebel & Trustee Grundy Absent: Treasurer McGuire Also present were 9 guests. Agenda was approved Minutes were approved Commissioners Report Public comments, if any. were received. Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. , .. Supervisor, Treasurer, Trustees and Clerks Report's wore received. Approved to pay additional bills Approved to pay Township bills for 519.218.W Approved Resolution honoring Ken Sparks, retir­ ing twp. Attorney Approved Budget adjustments Approved updated Chair and Table rental policy Approved Police Contract Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Submitted by; Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stonebumer, Supervisor SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DIANNE SAMPLE. A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated August 4,2003, and recorded on August 6.2003, in Document No. 1110349, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), a corporation organ­ ized and existing under the laws of tho United States of America, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at thc date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($87,950.61), including Inter­ est at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At tho East doors of tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 15, 2014 Said premises are located In Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 202 AND 203 OF THE CITY, (FORMELY VILLAGE) OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such salo unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such salo, or as to MCL 600.3241a only. 15 days from tho MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later. II tho above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure salo under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278. tho borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), a corporation organ­ ized and existing under the laws of lhe United States of America Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 LBPS.003546 FNMA (04-17)(05-08) 7T!^UM Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to lhe return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melissa Roobol, a Mamed Woman formerly known as Melissa Allcrding and Andrew Roobol, her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage • Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 24, 2009, and record­ ed on July 6, 2009 in Instrument 200907070007014, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof lhe sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two and 24/100 Dollars ($83,842.24). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 1. 2014. Said promises are situated In City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 68 foot of Lot 422 and the North 68 feet ol tho East 12 fool of Lot 421. of lhe City formerly Village of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale, If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo hold responsible to the person who buys tho property al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder tor damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Sen/icer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File #438701F01 (04-03)(04-24) 77565028 i cr*aL NOTICE 7 tho Paulsen Trust for tho sSgsgSF requesting within tho 180 Nelson R. Alien. Trustee 521 Curvobrook SE Kentwood, Ml 49548 o1 ,hi9 nolice- T.’WJT? STATE OF’^.pT FOR THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER Flln No 14-188-CH HON. AMY L- McDowell WALKER COLLINS, JR. and JARI LEE COLLINS, husband and wife. Plaintiffs, -vsMARVIN L. CLASSIC, NORMA JEAN CLUM, BETTY CURTIS and SHIRLEY KILMER, together with their unknown heirs, devisees, successors and assigns. Defendants. David L. Smith (P20636) Attorney for Plaintiffs 133 South Cochran, P.O. Box 0 Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517)543-6401 A! a session ol said Court held In tho Circuit Court, Hastings, Michigan, on the 13 day of March. 2014 PRESENT: HONORABLE AMY L. MCDOWELL, CIRCUIT JUDGE. This matter having come on for hearing on the Motion of Plaintiffs requesting substituted service in this cause; and it appearing to the Court that in addition to tho Defendants named herein potential interested parties may bo the unknown heirs, devisees and assigns of tho Defendants; and it fur­ ther appearing to the Court that tho Plaintiffs are seeking an Order from this Court determining that they aro tho rightful owners of tho real estate described in tho Complaint; and tho Court being fully advised in the premises; IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that anyone having an interest in this cause must file an Answer to tho Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after tho final publication and/or posting of the notice of this Order. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this nolice shall bo published in the Hastings Banner once each week during tho weeks of March 31 st, April 7th and April 14th, 2014. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that notice of those proceedings shall be posted once each week during the weeks of March 31st, April 7th and April 4th. 2014. at the Barry County Courthouse and two other public places within tho County as determined by an authorized Barry County process server. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that an Answer to this Complaint must be filed no later than May 20.2014, that being more than twen­ ty-eight (28) days after tho final posting and publi­ cation as directed. 77M5077 Amy L McDowell. Circuit Judgo FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information oby'nod will be used for this purpose. If you are In the Military, ploase contact our office nt the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by:Tammy S. Hiveley and Mitchell Wayne Hiveley, Wife and Husband, as joint tenants to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006 and recorded Apnl 6, 2006 in Instrument # 1162312 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Bank of America. N.A, by assignment dated March 5. 2013 and recorded March 13, 2013 In Instrument # 2013-002835 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($172,795.79) including inter­ est 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1;00PM on May 1. 2014. Said premises are situat­ ed in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Commencing at the Northeast comer of the North one half of the Southeast one quarter of the Northwest one quarter of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, thence South 660 feet, thence West 440 feet for the point of beginning: thence North 264 feet, thence East to lhe centerline ol Woodschool Road, thence Southerly along the centerline of Woodschool Road to the South line of the North one half of tho Southeast one quarter of the Northwest one quarter of Section 15, thence West to the point of begin­ ning. Together with an easement for ingress and ogress over the following described property which Is intended to be a pnvate road lor tho benefit of tho above described parcel and all other parcels adja­ cent thereto. Said private roadway for ingress and egress being described as follows: Commencing at tho Northeast corner of the North ono hall of the Southeast one quarter of the Northwest ono quarter of Section 15, Town 4 North, Rango 9 West- lhonco South 330 feet for the point of beginning: Thence West approximately 1320 feet to the West line of lhe Southeast one quarter of tho Northwest one quarter, thence South 66 feet, thenco East approx­ imately 1320 feet, thenco Nolth 66 feet to tho point of beginning. Subject to easements, conditions and restrictions or record including but not limited to an existing roadway ea’sement for Woodschool road. Commonly known as 3565 Mountain Ridge Dr., Freeport Ml 49325 Thn redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shaH be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon tho expiration of the notice required by MCL 600 3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies-lf tho Proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1901« undor ^CL 600.3278, the borrS w!» be held responsible to the person who buys the pr0PartY foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the propenv tho redemption penod Dated- 4/O^2ouXnk ofNA AssiBnM of Mortgagee Attorneys po Sno & Si 011 South Blvd 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (246) No: 14 00435 (04­ 03)(04-24) 5123 00 77505062 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MillTARY DUTY. U ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescind­ ed by lhe foreclosing mortgagee in that event your damages, II any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus Inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hickerson and Jennifer Hickerson, Husband and Wife, original morfgagor(s), to First Franklin Financial Corp., a Subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated February 20 2004 J?o°rdad °? May 31 2004 ln instrument 1126812, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank N.A.. as Trustee, on behalf of tho reg­ istered holders ol First Franklin Mortgage Loan Pa5s*T|irouflh Certificates. Series 2004-FF6 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Five 3J5S ?®ven Hundrod Two and 39/100 Dollars ($125,702.39). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on May 15, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 87, Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats Pago 19. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated: April 17, 2014 For more information, pleaso call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #433528F01 (04-17)(05-08) 77M&343 Notlco Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lance Tatum, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 22, 2006, and record­ ed on February 5. 2007 in instrument 1176096, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Two and 87/100 Dollars ($132,522.87). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 1, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. That part of the South 1/2 of Section 2, Town 4 North, Range 10, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 2; thence West 2112 feet along the South line of said Section; thence North 01 degrees 46 minutes West 413 feet parallel with the East line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence con­ tinuing North 01 degrees 46 minutes West 207 feet; thence West 558.68 foot to the centerline of Whitneyville Road; thence South 00 degrees 40 minutes East 206.92 feet along said centerline of Whitneyville Road; thence East 562 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. It the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging .the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 3, 2014 For more Information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, M'chigan 48334-5422 File 4438620F01 (04-03)(04-24) 77565320 SALE cond’tions a Default having been made »n t 0^^ Nor^ certain mortgage executed y Boebc. Beebe, a merned man. and al wife. Mortgagors, to the Eaton ^jCh»gan’ Bank of Charlotte. Eaton Couny. )aw5 of Federal Savings Bank organized unae 2QQ6 the Un-tod States, Mortgagee, dure Deeds and recorded in the office of the 9in Liber for Barry County. Michigan on May ' Q mere is 1163907, Pages 1-12, on forPfn^a!’ claimed to be due on April 10. ’ scrow balinterest, late charges and delmquen y^^sand ance, the sum of One Hundred my DollarS) Seven Hundred Eighty Four and 2 eIected ($150,784.20). and said Mortgagee navi j e to declare all sums secured by said Mongi immediately duo and payable because .jngS oral defaults of the Mortgagors and no pr at law having been instituted to recover now remaining secured by said Mortgage, part thereof, whereby the power of sale contai said Mortgage has become operative, ucdcry NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that by virtue of tho power of sale contai In said Mortgage and the statute in such case ma and provided, the sa*d Mortgage will be forcc.ose by a sale of the premises therein described, or so much thereof ns may be necessary, at public auc­ tion to the highest bidder, at the main entrance o the Bany County Courthouse, 220 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on May 15. 2014, at 1:00 o'clock, local lime in the afternoon of said day, and said premises will be sold to pay th° amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Seven, (7.00%) percent per annum interest, legal costs, attorney foes and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned Mortgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to protect its interest in the prem­ ises. which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: Lot 35 of Assessor's Plat #1 of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 3, Page 62. If the property described in this Notice is sold at lhe foreclosure sale referred to above, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the purchaser who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period as provided by MCL 600.3278 or otherwise by law. The redemption period will be Six (6) months from the time of such sale unless the property Is deemed abandoned according to MCL600.3201 to 600.3280, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank 236 S Cochran Avenue Charlotte, Ml 48813 77536153 Dated: April 10, 2014 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used lor this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jeffrey D Bums and Karen K Bums, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 9. 2005 • and recorded September 16, 2006 in Instrument # 1152897 and re-recorded June 17, 2010 in Instrument # 201006170005850 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: US Bank. National Association, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005AHL2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Series 2005-AHL2, by assignment dated March 31. 2014 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred SeventyThree Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($122,873.71) Including interest 5.88% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 8. 2014 Said promises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 and 11 of Lapham's Airport Lots, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 100, in tho Office of the Register of Deed for Barry County. Michigan. Also Lots 84 and 85 of Lapham's Airport Lois No. 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Uber 5 of Plats, Page 87. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 5329 Marsh Road', Shelbyville Ml 49344 Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.324 ta(c). whichever is later or unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Acl of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during tho redemption penod Dated: 4/10/2014 US Bank. National Association as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-AHL2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates. Serios 2005-AHL2 Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Ollf P1(„ No: 14-96683 (04-10)(05411) ’ ”X �a-’’ -j 2^^ Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday, Apnl t • • Driv# passed out in corn field n vear-old Kentwood man was arrested A "’L mto th® Bany' County Jail on a . cf operating » motor vehicle while Sheriff’'' deputies were called to “T'rca ,?IS,ier ,lCar Crossin8 llU' -e around 2:45 a.m. z\pril 12. A hick* "as reportedly about 12 feet off lhe 'Vjwav in a com field. Officers found thc dri'tf car an<1 determined hc had drinking. He had reportedly last control of the vehicle and left the roadway, going into the cornfield. Officers administered field <u>brieh testsiU tlic scene. A preliminary* breath test recorded a blood alcohol content of .17 percent. ’ Woman reports possible fraud in I renewing magazine A 65-year-old Nashville woman reported a I possible fraud April 7. She told sheriff’s deputies she was receiving calls from an unknown number and finally decided to answer the call. The caller said he was repre­ senting a magazine the woman subscribes to and that she needed to renew her subscription, 'fhe caller collected the woman’s credit card information for the renewal. The woman told police she realized after hanging up with lhe caller that her subscription should already be good through the end of this year. When she tried to call back, she received a message that lhe number indicated had been disconnected. The woman also contacted her credit card company to advise them of lhe situation and canceled her card. Motorcyclist treated । after hitting deer; may face charges fnim thc me 5nan who nnsweiwJ *lid hc was was can: ) ,ul Wou^ not say what city hc <he sherif?-’ Th® caller then hung up on to mal.. S *’cl’u*y. and the officer was unable was told »F>'n. 11k Delton man kind and was £,?“*'* 1,kelJ' « SCiUn ”r so,nc a call fnv« .l °1 1,01 ,o answer if hc receives that number agtun. Nashville man finds bicycle • AmnunH'0'k r'’:l!’hV'lle man rcP°rted find>ng a nwuntam bicycle behind a trneon Devine . m h? ,! 0^“" hc ^mbennl reading ,n , ,c »bout two stolen mountain bikes and wondered tf ,t could be one of them, lhe btke located however, did not match the desenptton of the missing bicycles. No owner of thc bike was located immediately, and the officer transported ,t to the office where it was placed in the found property. The incident was reported April 10. Several items missing from Johnstown Township home A 30-year-old Bailie Creek man reported a break-in and theft of items from his home in lhe 15000 block of Uldricks Road in Johnstown Township March 22. The home is a primary residence but lhe family did not regu­ larly stay there during lhe time of the break-in. The owner found a side entry' door had been forced open, and once inside lhe home, he saw that drawers and cupboards in every iwm of the home had been opened and appeared to have been searched. Multiple items were lying on lhe floors of lhe rooms. He also reported several items were missing, including two tel­ evisions, iwo guitars, an amplifier, tools, a jewelry box and several pieces of jewelry. The missing items had an estimated value of more than $3,400. break-in at home A 42-year-old Nashville man was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after being involved in a sin­ gle-vehicle accident at about 2:54 a.m. April 13. Sheriff’s deputies were called to lhe inter­ section of M-79 and M-37. A witness told sheriff’s deputies that the man was westbound on M-79 and did not slop at the intersection with M-37 and drove off the road. Officers detected the odor of alcohol from the driver, and after conducting sobriety tests, thc man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. Dishes, gun parts taken from storage unit a 57-year-old Hastings woman reported a . \L. in lo her storage unit and theft of severHKrt " Th" incident was roported April 8 at Riverfront Storage on East M-79. Hastings. Sveral ite™ wcre n;ported m,ss,nJ5- ,nclud,"E niece China set. serving glasses, nfle 3 4b’P min parts, other table ware, a candy scopes, r J K)Ul| value of miss_ g'x^i...alcdnunorc.h»n$2.I00. Driver crashes and ends up in jail /\ 24-year-old Battle Creek man was arrest­ ed and taken to die Barry County Jail facing a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Bany County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a single-vehicle accident near lhe intersection of M-37 and Maple Grove Road around 5:40 a.m. March 23. The driver reportedly told police he was drunk and didn’t remember what happened. Officers conducted sobriety tests and arrested lhe man for operat­ ing a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Passed-out driver faces child endangerment charges A 22-year-old Lansing man was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and child endangerment. Sheriff’s deputies found lhe man passed out in the dri­ ver s seat of a truck at die intersection of Assyria Road and M-66 about 6:30 p.m. April 7. A 1-year-old child was sitting in thc back seat of thc truck. Officers reportedly detected the odor of alcohol on lhe driver and asked him if he had been drinking. 'Die man reportedly admitted he had been drinking. A preliminary' breath test recorded a blood alcohol content of ’. percent. The man was taken lhe Barry County Jail. 3 Suspicious calls leave Delton man concerned Appliances taken from Hickory Corners home i.l Delt»n man reported reccivA 45-year-om suspjcious call on ing what he be* d sherifTs deputies April hix cell l’l","e , , ,|| front someone claiming 10 be revived a c dic to be a l*llitx;,‘,1 , Ixrck or'« in u”“b^| needed to call '“|tcritf X depones he dtd not Delton tnart 10 .,i| was alxrut and gave [now what the 1( they could get A 57-yenr-old Buttle Creek man reported a of Hob^R “llOme in ll,c 300 block old h^r0^’ '•,cKwy Con’ers' told sknlTs deputies the home was vacant and he was tn the process of renovating h He taih“'l!" S*”ncli,nc bc,w«" April 2 and u kicked back door of he home and stole a washer and dryer from lK' CS)""aled Va,UC °ril“ “ ilJXX). be incident was rejxined about 2-->0 p.m. April 6. u deputies his Ph^ called the number inforomtion-- T 1-nl.ins 4-V Has,inss. pleaded a r X 19 in B irry Circuit Court gutlty Feb. 19 " ' ,n;c|,iele while under the to operating a mow He influence of drugjn jaj| with credjt tenccd pri • |s0 was sentcnced by for one day sen ed. He ?f) momhs of X judge McDowell o se^ hjs ..P, bation. Jenkins jn |he county jai| tether system ra reporting to probabut must complete d. AA/Narco|ics tion. e mus ■ ,r week after release. Anonymous lour time- P1 He also was ordered io k j fines and costs. Nathan Janies Bcilby. 25. Vicksburg, pleaded guilty to possession of methampheta­ mines and was sentenced to 120 days in jail. Judge McDowell issued the .sentence April 10 Beilbv was given credit for 120 days already served in jail and ordered to pay $698 in court lines and costs. An additional charge of operating and maintaining a meth lab was dismissed. Nicholas J. Grinagc, 40. Nashville, pleaded guilty March 5 in Barry County Circuit Court to use of narcotics or cocaine. He was sen­ tenced April 9 to five months in jail with nine months of probation. His jail term will be served on a tether, and his probation will be terminated upon completion of his tether time and lull payment of his fines and costs amounting to $598. He also was ordered to undergo testing three times per week while on tether. An additional charge of possession of methamphetamines was dismissed. John Nicholas Fritz. 55, Delton, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to assault and battery Feb. 26. He was sentenced April 3 to four months in jail, with credit for 41 days served. Hc also was ordered to sene 18 months on probation and pay $798 in court fines and costs. He was ordered not to have any contact with the victim, wear an alcoholdetection device for 90 days after jail release, attend AA meetings four times per week, seek substance abuse treatment, and get a mental health assessment and treatment as recom­ mended. An additional charge of assault with a weapon was dismissed. In a second case against him. Fritz pleaded guilty to resisting, obstructing or assaulting a police officer. In that case, Fritz was sentenced to 41 days in jail and was given credit for 41 days served He was ordered to pay SI25 in costs and fiiies. Additional charges of being a disorder­ ly person and breaking and entering were dis­ missed. Richard Lee Orman, Jr., 34. Hastings, pleaded guilty to assault, resisting or obstruct­ ing a police officer. He also was found guilty of being a habitual offender. Orman pleaded guilty Jan. 13 and was sentenced April 3 to 12 months in jail with the last three months of f thc sentence suspended vvilb % was ordered to serve a total ° I*’’ probation and pay SLI98 *n Cvc. pi’ v costs. In addition, he is lo ‘ with anyone younger than •*? ,j ioK'L .Jt^ own children. He also was or' y r11ont*1*’ alcohol-detcction device tor si()fdo his jail term. An additional c > tic violence was dismissed. Maria Lynn Slcntz. !,ls*’k"‘’|e',dcJ f"|''b Lynn Trevino. 49. 1 lainwcll. P Jan. 16 to operating a racthamp t’0u She was sentenced April 3 m * ,j to Circuit Court by Judge MeD( ofrit»°n; months in jail with 36 months ^.(J1 suc The jail sentence will be suspen j^red ' cessful probation. She also was. attend thc adult drug court pr°c r‘ sJ)£. jl>o may transfer to Kalamazoo Coun • must pay $1,548 in court lines an< j. Hastii^^’ Thomas Michael Dovey. - • ^than1' pleaded guilty Feb. 28 to operating * jp phetamine lab. He was sentence judge Barry County Circuit Court > lhs in McDowell to serve from 36 to -40 » stfrved. prison with credit given for 27-1 cOStsHe will pay $198 in court lines an McDowell said she would not <>l^ . |ifional camp instead of prison tor Dovey. < < . or charges of operating a meth lab. sec subsequent offense, and possession 1 were dismissed. Ronald Allen Hankamp. 38. pleaded guilty to probation violation AP in Barry County Circuit Court. He was b tenccd to 18 to 36 months in prison andI gi credit for 88 days in jail. He also will P‘ > SI ,948 in court fines and costs. Hankamp v originally charged in October 201- 0,1 charges of domestic violence and aggravated assault. He was sentenced in 2012 to H months in jail with 36 months of probation. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Probation ordered for Thornapple Township electricity theft woman finds Sheriff's deputies were called to Pennock Hospital in Hastings about 12:15 a.m. April 12 where a 64-year-old Middleville man was being treated for a motorcycle accident after reportedly hitting a deer. The accident rcportA 34-year-old Thornapple Township edly occurred on Briggs Road near Bluff Drive I in Yankee Springs Township. The driver was woman reported a break-in to her home while | being treated for cuts Jscrapes and abrasions. she.wqs gpne. ^h<5 Totd sheriflTs deputies, that I He also was complaining of pain in thc right she relumed home March 17 to find her front side of his chest. Officers at the hospital report­ door unlocked and the sliding door in the ed they could detect an odor of alcohol on lhe kitchen open. She also noticed the back gate man’s breath and gave him a preliminary was slightly open. She did not report anything breath test. They said they also would subpoe­ missing from her home, nor any damage. Thc na the blood results from Pennock Hospital. incident was reported in die 12000 block of The sheriff's deputy staled in his report he Windy Ridge Drive. believed alcohol was a factor in the crash. Information is being sent to the prosecuting attorney for review of possible charges. Nashville man arrested for alleged drunk driving p.hkan. ,,nstings. was StephenRobert l‘( from probation unsuccessfully <1 'C1 n,ballon vlolatjon jn nller pleading giiill) C(,lirl Apnl 9. pc|ikan Barry <Munty C tri-'H jn Aj)ri| 2o|| was originally d 3nd operating a breaking and sh e was SCWcncc<| jn methamphetamine ■ „nd 3f> nil)n()|s of 2011 to 12 months m N)cDowcl| sajd tas, probation. Judge A^and why anyone so week she didn " )baljOn "°uld violate his close to being ol I jested on probation probation. 1’elik.n .igai|) I|c wj|1 violation tor “' h prjson. He was ordered remain on parole f * and costs. to pay S919 in court fine tie (1 For Sale Help Wanted Card of Thanks NOW HIRING: We are lur­ THANKYOU AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ 'Hie family of Nyla J. Stanton ing individuals with great attitudes that want lo work would like to express our ness. No delivery fees. Call at the Gun Lake Casino Food gratitude to everyone for for a free quote. Diamond Court, Johnny Rockets, Cold their prayers, cards, calls, Propane 269-367-9700 Stone Creamery and Tim flowers and donations at BURN LESS WOOD with a Hortons. Wc have Line the time of our loss. Central Boiler OUTDOOR Thank you to all of the staff Cooks, Pizza Cooks, Cash­ A 29-ycar-old Hastings man told Barry' WOOD FURNACE. Safe, on 2-Ccntral, Dr. Garber and iers, Production positions County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell clean & efficient^ D-2 Out­ Jeri at Pennock Hospital for available for all shirts. 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There has been no editing of the statement. mean that 1 think it was all my idea, because wc all had a part in it. but I am hop­ ing that by the end of this year, our soon to lie released strategic plan will at least pro­ vide us a roadmap to follow for the next5 years or so. and to let the public know of that plan. We have, after all. worked on the When I started as a county commission­ er, it soon became apparent that ‘the busi­ ness of lhe County' was pretty routine. I did not. and still do not understand the com­ plexities of all the workings of the County, nor will 1 in the short while I am in office* That s why we have experienced depart­ ment heads and an extremely competent administrator. I do. however, have a better than average understanding of thc profes­ sion of administration, and how to create a vision for lhe future, and thafs what We as commissioners are assigned to do. I am obviously not a career politician, and could soon sec that a two year term was going to slip away quickly, so I began to ask myself how we could provide ourselves, as com­ missioners, as well as thc public, with a clear direction of what we were trying to accomplish not just for this meeting, but for the long term. I saw and heard too many comments about past boards ‘kicking the can’ down the road on several issues, and I could see that we, too. were doing lhe same thing. I did not want to sene two years just to fill a chair (although our local newspaper editor would have found that preferable, but I’ll gel back lo TH/XT subject shortly). It was al a meeting in the middle of last year that was labeled as “strategic plan­ ning” that the opening statement was made that “well, let’s talk.about building a new jail”. Do we need a new jail? Very likely yes, but ii was al that point that I proposed wc all take a step back and fake a look at the bigger picture, take into account all lhe County departments and buildings, and map out a direction for lhe future of Barry’ County. Please don’t take that statement to plan as a communityI am not running for another two year term beyond this year. For the record, let me tell you that this decision had nothing to do with J-Ad Graphics and their decision to make my absences from meetings a petty effort to sell papers. Yes. J-Ad chooses what comments to print week after week. They don’t print everything wc say word for word, and if they obviously knew well in advance that I would be gone for several meetings, it was a conscience decision to make a very’ big deal out of it- And I m sure they would say “well, thc people needed lo know”. The people already knew. J-Ad kept reporting that I would be gone for three months. In actuality I was gone for seven meetings in total, and I never really did miss a meeting. Oh, physically, yes, but I read the board packets in advance, and watched every meeting via the county’s live stream feature over the internet. My deci­ sion not to run was made well before my infamous trip to Florida after the first of the year as was evident in my effort to allow electronic attendance at board meetings. What the people didn’t know, however, was that 1 drove back from North Carolina through a snowstorm that closed down Interstate 80 to take part in the organiza­ tional meeting in January, and that I also flew back here from Florida tw ice for meet­ ings. one of those being an all day strategic planning session, but 1 know .that wasn’t news, and was probably unreported by the Banner. I couldn’t tell you that for sure - I stopped reading it. Il was evident to me that they were more interested in making sure that comments about my absence were . , . . thnn the fact that I included m (heir itt1^ . -(1 current county was staying involve“ „n)bably thinking bustness. I know, and I apologize whatever" about Jof detail, but this for bringing up thisf reblltIa| so, is the only tilne I wdlt;lK askfor your indulge"^' w tha, 1 am ab|e Those that know m ( aln .jn the to get things done uUi ,askTh-n’s room or not. I amubk n of sla|i |hat he shame of J-Ad's conslitucn|!s if I I am no' representing w h ir And hafs am not physicallv m v . also the shame for BarO County m that pro­ fessionals who have in'cres,S m " being a county conm>i^’ncr are from thc political process ImustVay al to pointy/ ^uldlike to thank Jean Galloup and for being professional enough to contact me and to get my feedback on the matter of my time away. They still had a responsibility to report on the subject, but at least had class enough lo speak to nie personally rather than to take potshots fro01 afan I understand that someone has requested my attendance records for lasl > ear through the Freedom of Infonnation Act -- no doubt to make it the big campm£n >ssl,e of 2014. Well I’m not going to let that be an issue worthy of discussion >n Orangeville, Prairieville, or Yankee Springs townships. Those good people deserve to have better issues to debate with their upcoming candi­ dates than attendance. Effectiveness is not measured by looking to see how many check marks there are next to your name on the attendance sheet. Effectiveness is measured by what your impact will be after you’re gone. 1 am honored to represent District 6 and Bany County as a commissioner, and look forward to completing the rest of this year as effectively as 1 am able. Thank you. COUNTY, continued from page 1 board, in considering the millage request, was very sensitive to the requests of the other agencies and has elected to defer any request for additional millage despite being at capac­ ity in its present location for additional staff, volunteers or programming. Though lhe over60 years age population has increased more than 35 percent in Barry County, according to the 2000 and 2010 census polls, and though lhe county’s percentage of older adults now makes up 21 percent of lhe total population, compared to 16 percent according to the same census period, the CO/X board has elected not lo ask for additional taxpayer funding. “Our strategy is to find ways to bring more money in without requesting additional mill­ age,” Pennington told commissioners. She added those ways would likely include an increase in fundraising activities and a “very slow” increase in user fees. Commissioners had more specific ques­ tions of Central Dispatch Director Phyllis Fuller, regarding the largest of the three mill­ age renewal requests. “If it doesn’t pass^ do you have an alternate plan?” asked Board Chair Joyce Snow, to which Fuller replied, “Plan B is to go back to voters and find out why they said ‘No’ to such a valued service.” “But it doesn’t matter if the millage pass­ es,” countered Snow; “there will be a 911.” Snow was referring lo opportunities for the county to impose a surcharge on both landline telephones and cell phones in lhe county; a funding mechanism, she pointed out, that Kalamazoo County uses al a charge of 42 cents monthly per phone device. “Surcharges are unstable,” said Fuller, “because landlines have experienced an incredible decrease, and summer population in the county live in other areas so aren’t subject to the surcharge. Montcalm County is current­ ly going through this and now has to go back to voters to increase tlie surcharge.” Fuller pointed out that a county can impose up to a 42-cenl surcharge but must gain voter approval to go beyond that figure. Pre-paid mobile telephones, gaining in popularity, also could maneuver around a county-imposed S “Millnge funding is still the better funding echanism,” concluded Fuller, who continn . I0 reiterate the value of 911 service, UC;mine out that in the past three months f^ne, the agency has dispatched 7,519 calls f ° service which covered a wide range of mercency services. e ,q^e millnge renewal is important to pub­ . jfety as a whole,” Fuller appealed. “We । ‘d the sheriff’s department with lhe bile data project, placing modems in all rn0D and providing the maintenance ncedthe nl thousands on the simulcast fire e<1* J eight township sites.” Sy crolsonburg pointed out that lhe 911 board 5 l„nllnht both of those projects in under a,S? \ for further savings. The mobile data bU •. t was budgeted al $500,(XX) and finalpr°jeC $960,(XJO. The simulcast fire system ize<? 3 w~s budgeted for$i million and came in a ,an’( apologize lor that,” quipped Fuller. , always looking for ways to save.” re ‘aVCd funds also may be an election ^ULased on Tuesday’s board discussion. issuj ’ |Uid a five-year millage, and you .,.vay $500,000 for a new building,” “It would have been advantageous to have allowed the electronic presence via Skype or other means of atten­ dance. I do understand the difficulty if I’m not physically there to be able to vote in a board meeting.” Jim DeYoung, Commissioner observed Commissioner Jim Dull in reference to the dispatch board’s acceptance of a $407,890 bid to construct a 2,444-square-fool addition to its present building. Dull went on to suggest that, given the center’s $1.6 million annual operating budget and its contention that it will save an additional $100,000 annu­ ally in holding training and meetings at the new site. Fuller’s request for a .98176-mill renewal could be reduced lo .75. “I know that lhe building addition is a sticking point for some,” acknowledged Fuller, “but we needed the space for training and for meetings, and it will save us some money. I just don’t want anyone to throw the baby out with the bathwater because of a training room.” Commissioner Ben Geiger agreed, saying that “to reject lhe whole idea of asking voters for this is pretty dangerous." The vote lo recommend approval for place­ ment of the renewal millage on lhe Aug. 6 ballot was 6-1, with Dull dissenting. The millage renewal total for all three issues is 1.7217 mills. An estimated annual cost to an owner of a $50,000 home would be $43; thc owner of a $100,000 would pay an estimated $86 yearly; and the owner of a $200,000 home would pay $172 in annual tax. In other business, the board: • Received an update from Register of Deeds Barb Hurless on the adoption of elec­ tronic recording of documents and the hiring of a new abstractor. “We’ll be going ‘live’ June 1.” reported Hurless on the electronic recording which, with the assistance of ven­ dors, has already cleared 67 different kinds of deed documents that will be accepted elec­ tronically. a majority, said Hurless, of the materials with which lhe office deals. Even before electronic business is scheduled to begin, Hurless told commissioners that one large title company has already contacted the county expressing its interest in participating in the electronic recording process. Hurless also reported that an offer has been extended to a potential new abstractor candidate. • Accepted 2014 county equalization val­ ues from Equalization Director Tim Vandemtark and heard him report that county property values have begun to increase at an overall 5.6 percent rate over 2013. Asked by Geiger to identify weak and strong perform- ing areas, Vandermark said lake property and new construction areas have been strong, though the city of Hastings and its downtown area still have been weak. • Recommended for approval at next week’s official board meeting the $21,600 purchase of a replacement vehicle for the equalisation department. Tlie previous 2002 Forxl Taurus was recently vandalized in a parking lot break-in and placement of a rac­ coon in the automobile. Tlie county insurance company declared thc Taurus a total loss, issued a $4,351 check, and reported that the raccoon did walk away. • Approved a recommendation that lhe county enter into a land lease agreement with Robert Cotant to allow him to farm the 35 acres owned by the county at the comer of M­ 79 Highw ay and McKeown Road for $80 per acre. • Recommended approval of 2014’s first budget amendment which transfers $442,801 from anticipated revenues to the general fund to meet unanticipated expenditures. Anticipated revenues, as outlined by County Administrator Michael Brown, will come from additional 2014 property tax revenue, increased dog licensure fees anticipated from the upcoming dog census, grant revenue increases, the school liaison fund, rent from Cherry Street Services for rental of the health department building, increased state inmate* housing reimbursement, an insurance refund related to medical expenses for inmates, and two transfers from the master land use and school liaison funds. • Heard Vivian Conner announce her inten­ tion to run as a candidate for the District 6 county board seat comprising Orangeville, Prairieville and part of Yankee Springs town­ ships and being vacated by DeYoung. Commissioners will meet for their official board meeting Tuesday, April 22, at 9 a.m. in their meeting chambers in the county court­ house, at 220 XV. State St. in Hastings. “You had a five-year millage, and you tucked away $500,000 for a new building.” Jim Dull, Commissioner touched their breasts, buttocks and genitals. The complaint goes on to say. “Despite our clients mustering the courage to report defen­ dant Curtis and initiate criminal proceedings Ukewood defendants look no action on their own to investigate defendant Curtis’ conduct and remedy thc hostile environment...” • ’Die suit claims that Curtis was viewed as a celebrity in the district, had made donations to the school, and portrayed himself as a “Chnstian man of deep faith and morality" The suit allepes Curtis openly spoke about his beliefs and larth to students. During testimo­ ny at his trial, at least one of the girls testified Curtis asked her to pray with him after the sexual misconduct occurred. Because of his status as a celebrity and self-professed Christian man, the victims allege the school officials did not initiate their own mvesttgation after the allegations were made and did not protect the identity of the victims. Thc plaintiffs in the lawsuit reported­ ly suffered “extreme harassment” to the point where one student transferred to another school district during her senior year and oth­ ers were ostracized and left out of school events. Lakewood schools received no less than 28 complaints from the victims and their family members about the hostile environment at school, .according to thc lawsuit. But lhe vic­ tims claim thc district did nothing lo stop lhe abuse. Despite Principal Brian Williams’ earlier assurances, no significant action was taken to stop the harassment, no harassers were disci­ plined, and the harassment continued,” thc lawsuit states. In fact, the suit says, thc vic­ tims were reportedly told they were being overly sensitive,” and “You just need thick­ er skin among other similar comments. Die girls were reportedly called names, threatened, bullied and harassed at both onand off-school events, shunned, and bullied in person and through electronic means. The suit also alleges both the principal and assistant principal saw Curtis alone in the training room with a female student on two different occasions, but did nothing about thc situation. “Both principal Williams and assistant principal [Bill] Barker had the authority, duty and obligation under law to take action to protect plaintiffs,” the suit claims. During lhe criminal investigation, Barker allegedly emailed Curtis that Lakewood offi­ cials did not believe the plaintiffs and hoped to sec Curtis back at the school soon. Tlie suit claims several other administrators and staff of Lakewood engaged in similar correspon­ dence with Curtis. There arc four counts in the lawsuit. The first count alleges battery from Curtis. Thc victims claim they have suffered physical and psychological pain, suffering impairment and mortification. They want compensation for medical bills, counseling and other costs as well as punitive damages no less than $1 mil­ lion. Count two alleges intentional infliction of severe emotional distress from Curtis’ actions. Again the plaintiffs seek no less than $1 million in damages. Count three alleges violation of education­ al amendments of 1972 against the Lake wood Public Schools and board of education. The district is charged in the count with “deliber­ ate indifference to plaintiffs’ rights to a safe and secure education environment.” The school and school board failed to investigate claims or take action to remedy the situation, failed to provide or offer counseling or aca­ demic assistance; failed to take reasonable action to stop the retaliatory' discrimination; failed to discipline students, staff and faculty for their retaliatory' harassment; and failed to take actions to remedy the hostile environ- t inent, according If y thc Count four also m c?■ rjghts ..\\cRcS plaintiffs’ const Rd no • c cjlsc n0( Lakewood defendants. . jstfatiofl r;ccs Lakewood staff a"d ^‘^duc.- P^e train Curtis in appropnn -ng with * , and procedures while ‘J1*’ imrvstnctc athletes and allowed Cui . ]t.reS. . unsupervised access to the < , trial. Thc plaintiffs are asking ^aS jnsta Since thc incident. Lake*traJnjng roo^' a window in thc door oi c 20 'fhe board of education, at i sMi*c meeting, directed Superin djng the O’Mara to produce a rcP?\ f fter a t*0' criminal events within 60 days. report week extension, O’Mara presen puHng to lhe board at its Feb. 24 £. a rcsothe April 14 meeting, the board a lution lo accept that reportThe report addressed four items. j • Were all existing school policte * to, from the hiring, to monitoring an mination of Chad Curtis? in . Were all school policies adhered to i treatment of the victims? • What new policies and procedures s be proposed and put in place? • What additional training will we ne A ”1 14 A motion was made during the Apn meeting by board Vice President Jeff and seconded by board treasurer Gary ro to accept thc report. . Under discussion, school board mem Frank Pytlowany questioned why there was no discussion on the report, before a resolu­ tion was presented, as is the usual procedure. Board president Barry Vezino responded, "We asked him [O’Mara] a specific set of questions, and hc has answered those ques­ tions. I don’t know what other action needs to be taken beyond that at this point, other than to accept the report and to tell him to go ahead and implement the changes that he’s request­ ed.” Pytlowany then asked how the report would legally affect lhe board once it has been voted on, in regard to the pending litiga­ tion. Foltz said hc really hadn’t heard anything on lhe lawsuit, and suggested the report be tabled until after the lawsuit is discussed in closed session, and be voted on next month. Gibbs amended his motion to table the res­ olution. It was seconded by Brian Potter, and passed unanimously. The board went into closed session after the meeting to discuss the pending lawsuit. Curtis maintained his innocence during sentencing, getting his first chance to speak in the courtroom. Upon advice from his legal counsel, he did not testify at his trial. During the sentencing, however, he spent more than 45 minutes defending hi? actions..and pro­ claiming his innocence and calling, out his , accusers one by one. He said he did not know why the girls, in his view, were not telling the truth, but that someday he thought they would realize what they had done. When that hap­ pened. he said hc would forgive them. Curtis went so far as to suggest that he and one of the accusers could some day sit down togeth­ er and write a book. Curtis also spoke recently with a free-lance writer out of New York for Sports on Earth. Greg Hanlon’s in-depth article titled “Sins of thc Preacher” can be found at www.sportsoncarth.com. During the prison interview with Hanlon, Curtis reiterated his innocence to the writer and proclaimed that hc is a religious man, citing Bible verses and discussing “what would Jesus do.” Curtis is appealing his conviction. Staff writer Bonnie Mattson contributed to this story Hundreds of home invasions lead to 20- to 40-year prison sentence by Julie Makarcwicz Staff Writer Bradley Beard admitted lo Barry County Circuit Court Judge /Xmy McDowell Wednesday he’s probably broken into 500 homes, at least. But he claimed he’s changed his ways while in prison and said he wants a chance to pay back his victims. Beard, 42, was charged with eight home invasions in Barry County. He also has been convicted of home invasions in Eaton, Clinton, and Branch counties and may also have committed home invasions in Ingham and Calhoun counties. He is currently being held al the state prison in Ionia. Beard’s attorney, Carol Dwyer, asked for leniency in sentencing, noting Beard has made some significant changes in his life and altitude while in prison and has battled his addiction lo methamphetamines. Dwyer told lhe court that Beard has been given special privileges working with lhe canine program while in prison and has com­ pleted several certificates of achievement for completing courses while in prison. But McDowell looked at Beard’s lengthy criminal history and said she could not justify going beyond the guidelines and sentenced him to between 20 and 40 years in prison. “You’re a menace to society,” McDowell told Beard. “You go into people’s homes and invade their privacy.” . McDowell reviewed Beard’s file, noting he has 31 misdemeanor convictions and 18 felonies that include thc long list of breaking into homes in other counties. Beard said he’s been working with police to try and lead them lo some of the more than 5(X) homes he broke into so they can close cases. Beard said he was heavily addicted to methamphetamine for four years. “I’m very lucky I’m not dead,” he said. “I can see where you would want to throw the book at me. But I’ve cleaned up. I’ve got a clear head now. There’s not a duv that goes by that I don’t regret what I’ve done.” He also told the judge that with all his heart he wants the opportunity to make restitution to his victims when he gets out of prison. McDowell estimated restitution lo all of the victims likely would exceed $100,000. and she said she doubted Beard would ever be able to pay that back. gall anytime to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. April 17. 2°14 Viking golfers win their first dua' golf leam edged Lakewood’s varsity’ » school Bolf lna(ch Charlotte in the firs .Midday nine at of lhe season Monday O" Centennial Acres in orioles 187-190 The Vikings bested « ... niedali5lt scor. Blake Yaeger was '^j^e Vikil)g |ea(n ing a 44 to lead de picrcefield and 49s also got a 45 from W wj|Iison and Wyatt from Ryan F®”"' Ale Moll. v . . s lost a close battle Tlie on the Sunrise nine, to Charlotte 208 to 2 Parks’50 sl.^ 10 'onia This edition of KVA ending, new GLAC getting fired up This is it. The last season of the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) as wc know it, or at least as we ve known it for the last handful of years. Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg’s boys’ track and field teams have had some great battles al the top of the KVA standings. The Lions’ and Panthers’ varsity baseball and softball teams have been fairly competitive with one another. I took my first glance at the 2014 varsity football schedule for the new Greater Lansing Activities Conference (GLAC) on Wednesday, and the Lions and Panthers will meet on the gridiron in week two in a non-confcrence battle. The Lions and Panthers have had some nail-biting football battles as well in recent years. I was prompted to look at the season slate of football games for the new GLAC, which will begin competition in the 2014-15 school year, because thc seven member schools of the new league were scheduled lo have representatives in Lansing Wednesday for a photo shool on the steps of the capital building. Those seven schools once again are Lakewood, Maple Valley. Leslie, Olivet, Stockbridge, Perry and Lansing Christian. While I’m typically disappointed in conference shake-ups like this, I like the idea of lhe GLAC - schools in similar communities on lhe fringes of the Lansing area teaming up. The KVA will survive, even with Pcnnfield moving on to the new Interstate Eight conference with other schools around the Battle Creek area and Comstock moving into the conference. I’m sure there are more changes on lhe way for the league in lhe near future. I know a lot of things wenl into the decision lo build the GLAC: money, travel (money on gas), competitiveness (money from hosting football playoff games). As far as travel goes, not sure it is saving a whole lot. Corunna isn’t a whole lot clos­ er to the Valley than Constantine is, it’s just in the other direction, but at least most of the trip is on thc expressway. TliaCll get the girls from the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team home and to sleep a few minutes sooner after a long Tuesday night bus trip. I expect teams to be competitive with each other in most sports, but there are a few standouts. I don’t expect Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team lo have much competition in the league. They aren’t pushed by their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division foes very often as is. but that's mostly okay with the Vikings. They’ll be battle tested from Saturday tournament meetings with teams like Rockford, Grand Haven and East Grand Rapids and be ready come postseason tournament time. Corunna and Lakewood have become pretty good wrestling rivals in the CAACWhite. That’ll come to an end with the formation of the new league. Not sure exactly who will challenge lhe Vikings for conference crowns. Leslie has a couple district titles in the recent past. Maple Valley has a solid youth program, but it’ll be hard for anyone to match The Vikings depth - at least for a few years. . ’ Lansing Christian doesn’t have a wrestling team, or a football team for that matter. The football season should be interesting. Olivet has won fewer than six games just twice since 1992, and added a Class A school lo its schedule for 2014 (Thornapple Kellogg). The Lions and Eagles have a pretty good rivalry , but it’s been sort of one-sided lately. It has been eight seasons since the Maple Valley football team went to lhe postseason, and the rest of the league’s football teams other than Olivet and Maple Valley only have a handful of playoff appearances combined during lhe last 20 years. The Lions have some football freedom for the first time in a while, no longer having to fill all nine weeks of the regular season with nine Kalamazoo Valley Association con­ test. They’re still meeting a few KVA foes, the meeting with Delton along with a contest with Galesburg-Augusta (assuming the Rams are able to keep their football program alive). It’s not really lhe talented teams I'm worried about. It’s not thc disparity between teams like thc Lakewood and Maple Valley volleyball teams. There are going to be those things in any league. I’m sure I’ll get the scoop soon, but lhe only thing I’m really worried about is what happens to teams like lhe Lakewood varsity girls’ golf team. The program will go on. They’ll have a full schedule. But Maple Valley doesn’t have a varsity girls’ golf team. Lansing Christian doesn’t. Olivet doesn’t. A three-team league with the Vikings, Stockbridge and Perry doesn’t sound like much fun. Ditto a three-team girls’ tennis con­ ference w ith Leslie, Lakewood and Lansing Christian. I’ll all get worked out, but for now Corunna still has to come to Lakewood for a track meet at the end of thc season, the Viking varsity softball team gets to battle with Portland a couple more times, and the Lions gel to get off the bus and quickly get ready for lhe long jump after a long bus ride lo Constantine for a conference jamboree. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Things will look different in some key spots for lhe Vikings this spring. The Lakewood varsity softball team is looking for a new shortstop. With senior Khila Hamilton set to spend more lime pitching from the circle in the cen­ ter of the diamond, someone Will have to fill in for her in Centerfield. And having Hamilton, senior Konnor G^ioer or freshman Kennedy Geiger pitching n he a change from a season ago. when Wieland handled most of the work­ load ’ -n.ylor VantLand is back to handle of thatching duties, but will get some M|,nmnn« hmi V RnrUr mrS r “hez... form of sophomore Emily Barker. relief m th Krislin Hcjf|2c |hmks lha( Viking headI c »wi|J g.ye having tw . throughout lhe season * XX to be productive as the year winds down Area Activities Conference White Division. Also back are second baseman Olivia Barker and outfielders Laura Walkington and Bryonna Barton. "We have great experience and leadership front our six seniors." Heinze said. “They’re all competitors who know the game well ’’ Having girls who know the game is going ?me tn^im‘° ChangC ,h‘ngS UP fronl time to time this year. !vy be making s°me defensive changes this year, and sharing some positions between our pitchers and catchers aTthey’re The°V°k ' ’"’“H8"'a,hle,es" Heinze said CaTill Aref’A* - .scheduled 'O open the «« Ac*tvtttes Conference While La^r^h^P^ Wednesday. Lakewood7' T 7 W"ay. portJan(1 f()r cAACh°Pe t(J challenge AAC-White championship l*hc Vikirwc u beyond conferee80a'S ab<,VC a"d by Brett Brcnicr Sports , _ • baseball team was a fhe Trojan va * > with seniors and young one last spring. i,,lcu A /-..rwit Hams and junior ^I^eriX TnfieS Dalton Phiilips. Both were key parts of the Trojans run to the state quarterfinals in 2012. Hams mtssed most of last season with an injury. With those two guys back, H is easy for TK head coach Jack Hobert to see where his team’s strengths lie - in pitching and defense. The Trojan line-up is loaded with ten sen­ iors and a handful of juniors. SSS*—-.. ten losses 1’“"^ °PP°n,:n's’ “ eighl of'>ur Ast season were lo ranked teams.” Junior Clay Francisco and seniors Nick year ago. and Hobcrt said “the jury is still o Iveson and Nathan Prince return to fill out the on our offense.” pitching staff. * Tlie Trojans were slated to Open the The group of returning seniors also Gold Conference season with a tough double­ includes Collin Irwin, Riley Holbrock Jake header against visiting Grand Rapids Catholic Brummel, Steven Arnold, Austin Sprague Central Wednesday. Israel Torres, Dylan Wielenga and Ruban Hobert said he expects Catholic Central French. and South Christian to be two of lhe top teams AJ Nye, a junior, was one of the Trojans’ in the league this spring. leaders al the plate last spring, hitting 355 “We were very young last year, and that with 16 RBI. which was the second most on helped this group mature,” Hobert said. “This lhe team behind Sprague’s 19. Francisco had is a hard-w’orking group and a very positive a team-best .391 average last year, while one also. Time will tell, but I think we could Phillips, Iveson. junior Jake Benjamin, and be in thc hunt this year.” junior Connnor Collier were all better than TK follows up its league set with the .300 at the plate a year ago. Cougars by traveling to the Hastings Wliile there were some solid a batting aver­ Invitational Saturday. ages, the Trojans didn’t show much power a Lions baseball team wants to be even better than last year by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thc confidence is high and the goals are big. Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team won 21 games a year ago and a district championshtp.*—^-...... -........... 1 ..... There is a good group of talented guys that play well together back from that group, and head coach Bryan Carpenter said lhe team is looking for even belter things this spring. The Lions want to break the school record for wins, which is 22. The Lions plan lo com­ pete for Kalamazoo Valley Association and district titles as well. Tlie Maple Valley squad is led by senior outfielder Austin Gonser, who was first team all-state last year in Division 3. Junior out­ fielder Andrew Brighton was an all-district performer, also back to see lime in the out­ field are senior Kyle Brumm and Troy Allen. Gonser and Brighton are also a pair of solid left-handed pitchers for coach Carpenter lo employ. Carpenter would like to have a little more depth on lhe team overall, but he likes the depth of his pitching staff. Brumm, junior Sunday Night Mixed Comebacks 92; Bowling Shoes 64; Why So Serious 64; Happy Hookers 63; The Incredibowls 62.5; The Wild Bunch 61; Oreoz 47.5. Women’s Good Games ~?rJcs: K. Becker 229-568; M. Bixler 45*329; S. VanDcnBurg 190; K. Genlher IjlMen’s Good Games & Sen*5Rentz 220-606; J. Craven 201-565 D237­ 561; L. Carlson 149-444; T. M>’crs 125-320; A. Slora 192; J. Shoebridge H9Monday Mixeret^ Nashville Chiropractic 8^'* ' ’ , 78-42; Dean’s Dolls 69-51; Ls Aut0 Body 65.5-54.5; Creekside Good Games & Series: P. , 8°f86; N. Potter 156; E. Ulrich '^^rirr 18^486 163; T. Christopher 189-518: V.Carr 188-486; B. Anders 155; D. Anders 160Wednesday MW“ T 7g 5.4, 5. n C°t.urtJ51diC 8^°- E>70&50; Delton Su* Brush Works Painting • . 57.53 58.5-61.5; Boniface Construe^. p. WomenP. ’s Good Ganics 227-554; Freeman KonntuG^H^mn Tlie Vikings placed fourth in t ® ni0v^ White a season ago. and arc hoping j^sinfe up, although finishing ahead o Catholic or Williamston will be jn “Wc should be able to make ai rnoond CAAC-White, though Lansing Can Williamston both return a very stro also said Viking head coach Carl Kutc i. npd will strive to advance out of dis make improvement in lhe rcgiona • . r ^rc Moll, a sophomore, and Parks, a J ^js two of thc key newcomers to thc prog X,nlson year along with Brady McNces. Ja c and Eric Geiger. With no 2013 grads, TKHS brings experience to diamond BOWLING SCORES Girl Vikings plan to challenge for conference crown again Wednesday, and will open the Capital Area ctivities Conference White season at Lorunna this afternoon. Those top five scorers for lhe Viking varsiy from Monday’s dual arc all back from thc Lakewood team which went 17-17 in duals a year ago and placed fifth at districts to earn a spot in the regional round of the Division 2 state tournament. Yaeger finished in lhe top ten at both the Vikings’ district and regional tournaments, shooting a 78 at thc 18-hole regional tourna­ ment at Gull Lakeview- West in Augusta which left him just a couple strokes shy of qualifying for the state tournament as an indi­ vidual. ‘ n Meant-v ?02-523 F 178-169; N. Boniface 162;T \ *>33-588 Elliston 218-547; T. Christ^.'r. Boniface Men’s Good Games & Ser^ 194; B. Terry 208-587. Beau Johnson, and seniors Sammy Benedict canceled already. They are now scheduled to and Anthony Mahler could all see time on lhe begin play with a Kalamazoo Valley double header against mound, as could varsity newcomer Ryan Association Constantine in Vermontville Thursday. Mudge. To get to lhe top of the KVA standings in The list of returnees also includes senior second baseman Cody .Morris and senior Jhird their final season in the league, the Lions will baseman Jefdmy,’‘F1Mfc£ Carpehtef CjXptfcts likely have to * bear ‘out4 the' “like$ of senior Micah Bromley to be a nice addition to Schoolcraft. Pennfield, Parchment and Kalamazoo Christian at the top of thc stand­ thc outfield. The Lions have had a handful of games ings. Some of Gold's top athletes return for TKHS girls' track by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tlie goals shouldn’t change much for the Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team this spring. Get better every day. Shoot for an OK Gold Conference Championship. Win as many slate medals as possible. South Christian topped lhe Trojans for an OK Gold title a year ago, and the Trojans and Sailors should be in another good battle this time around. TK has the conference’s top sprinter reluming in Fiona Shea. Shea took thc 100meter dash and the 200-metcr dash at the con­ ference meet in each of thc past two seasons, and was a medalist at thc Division 2 Stale Finals with the Trojan 1600-meter relay team to end the season. Shea is one of three members of that medal winning relay team back. Taylor Ward returns in the middle distance races as well for TK and Morgan McNutt is back to pace the hur­ dle crew. The Trojans should get a bit of a boost from the addition of freshmen Brittany Blair and Autumn Zwyghuizen in lhe sprints. Tannah Adgate and Janie Noah return in the middle distance races. One of lhe biggest additions to the team is junior Melissa Winchester. Winchester is a cross country state medalist who was a mem­ ber of the varsity girls’ soccer team a year ago. She should lead a solid distance pack for the TK ladies. TK has a handful of strong athletes throughout thc field events, with Noah back in the high jump. Holly Dahlke returning in the long jump, and the 2013 OK Gold Conference discus champion Marissa Deloof back as well. ’Die Trojans are slated to open the OK Gold Conference season al Hastings Thursday and then head to the Lakewood Invitational Saturday. 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A Thom-K^HSSrf^ A Tlx/n-KAvj RS 5^’tf H .MopieVafieyMS H Nortbvc-w KS (OK) H Maple Valley MS H Certified ■ • Financial planning Ranoy Teugahoin, CFP.* KASii\JsCirv Bank. A H A H A A Ca'tdo? .1 HS Thcrapp'e-Kcitogg HS Tbomapp'e-Ke^ HS Thoroapp’e-Ke isogg RS Tbcmapp'e-Kfflow HS Tternapp>-Kc:x>gj HS Thocroppit-Ketow HS 269 1*484401 £ _______ jl HASTINGS ATHLETIC COW fcney SM5-2742 <x - to sponsor schedile �(^w-Ti«^y.AP«,7tW,4_TMHartnfliBm(wr Maple Valley boys would love to go out on top by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Last ) ear’s Kalamazoo Valley Association jamborer still stings a little. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ track and field team was a perfect 5 0 in its five league duals. The Lions were fourth at thc league meet, but finished fifth in their five-team jamboree and wound up fifth overall. The Lions arc hoping for better in their last season in thc KVA. -\Vc would like to go out on top of thc KVA as this is our last season competing in the league before moving to the new GLAC,” said Lion head coach Brian Lincoln. “We arc hoping to be competitive in the league and at regional*. I could see any of the top six teams coming out on top this season in the KVA, I think the league is as wide open as it has been in a few yeare.” Parchment, Schoolcraft and Constantine arc the favorites to be at the top of that top six. with Olivet. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley not loo far behind. The Lions were scheduled to open league duals Tuesday at home against Kalamazoo Christian, but that was postponed because of thc weather. The Lions’ league jamboree this season will be at Constantine March 13, and the league meet is at Olivet May 20. Tanner Brownell was one of the top ath­ letes in the KVA as a sophomore, placing sec­ ond at the league meet in thc long jump and the 200-meter dash and earning All-KVA hon­ ors in the process. He’s one of the leaders of a strong group of sprinters which also includes junior Gunner Tobias, senior Dylan Kennedy and sopho­ more Erin French. “Team unity will be a big strength for us,” Lincoln said. “We have a pretty tight knit group. One of our strengths on the track will be our sprinters as we return all but one of our lop sprinters from last year. Plus, wc get a , injured last year or took couple back tba< |() u|s0 lx. prelty strong the year off. Wc j|cs once wc are able to m the throws an our tcchnjqUes.” getoutside and P‘ (hrowcrs includes junior r Ther?°hd gr°UnPhoniore Marcum Terpening CoeDcckcr,soph^orHicks and Matt nn< scniors LionS a|so for freshhrisuanson. contribute in thc shot man Ray Halit*111 put and discus. and frcshinan Johah . emor Doug Lions’ top hurdlers, graduation at 'h' ^Vfor the Lions are JXe^A&ood. Brandon Wilson ilnK?additi«^in ^dk AU^r aa-Skylor Shively and Ntck Allwardt. The one thing dtat worries Ltncoln a bit is the depth on his team. Some top scorers return to TK soccer by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans lost a handful of great players from the 2013 team which went 14-4-2 over­ all. but there arc a lot of great players coming back for more in 2014. Thornapple Kellogg returns its top two scorers from last year, seniors Kelli Graham and Erin Scheidcl. Graham is a two-time all-state player who was just ten goals away from being TK’s all­ time top goal scorer coming into the season. She was just 50 points from being lhe Trojans’ lop point scorer coming into lhe sea­ son. Scheidcl has joined Graham as an all-con­ ference and all-district honoree in each of lhe past two seasons. She w as second on the team last year in points, and her 17 assists were tw o short of the single-season record at TK. “She is a huge part of what we do as a team and is a huge impact player for us,” said TK head coach Joel Strickland, who is entering his fourth season leading lhe Trojan program. The TK team as a whole scored 62 goals in 2013, finishing one shy of the school record. On the other end of lhe field, TK goalkeeper Aly Miller led the way as the defense allowed just 12 goals all season. That was a new team record. She earned the shutout record, blank­ ing foes in 14 of the team’s 20 contests. Miller is a sophomore this spring. “Overall wc are returning a lot of great players. Not only is our senior class big, but we will have seven sophomores and one freshman added lo thc roster," Strickland said. “We arc returning 12 of our 16 girls, so that is a plus for our team. The girls are very unselfish and they work well together." Other top returnees from the senior class for thc Trojan team arc Jessica Ziccarello, who does a lot of the little things the team needs, along with Dakota Jordan, Shelbi Shepherd and Kaylin Johnson. “We believe we have a great team, and I know we have a great group of girls. We want to compete in our conference and in every single game," Strickland said. The conference season begins when the Trojans host Grand Rapids Catholic Central April 21. Strickland said he expects Catholic Central and South Christian lo be the two biggest threats lo his team winning a confer­ ence championship. TK was second to thc Sailors a year ago, going 7-1-2 in league matches. . TK has its Tuesday evening contest with Northview postponed to last night, and will be back in action Friday at Wyoming. MHSAA accepting Student Advisory Council nominations The Michigan High School Athletic Association is seeking student-athletes to become members of its Student Advisory Council beginning with lhe 2014-15 school year. Four boys and four girls from lhe Class of 2016 will be selected to two-year terms, and w’ill meet on matters related to maintaining and promoting a proper perspective and sen­ sible scope for high school sports in Michigan. Eight members from lhe Class of 2015 are already serving on lhe council, while eight members of the Class of 2014 arc leav­ ing the council this spring. To be eligible for the committee, candi­ dates must complete lhe official application, including answering the three short-answer questions; submit a letter of recommendation from a school administrator, be a member of lhe Class of 2016, have a cumulative GPA of al least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and be available for all scheduled meetings. In addition, candidates should show a his­ tory of leadership on athletic teams as well as will) other extra-curricular activities, commu­ nity senice projects, or in the workplace; show an understanding of lhe role of school sports and have ideas for promoting a proper perspective for educational athletics. Applications arc due in the MHSAA office by 4:30 p.m. on April 23. Applications can be downloaded from the Student /Xdvisory Council page of the MHSAA Website, filled out on lhe computer or handwritten, and relumed to lhe MHSAA office by e-mail, fax or any mail delivery service. The Student Advisory Council meets seven times each school year, and once more for a 24-hour leadership camp. In addition to assisting in the promotion of the educational value of interscholastic athletics, the council discusses issues dealing with the 4 S’s of edu­ cational athletics: scholarship, sportsman­ ship, safety (including health and nutrition) and the sensible scope of athletic programs. Members contribute in planning Sportsmanship Summits, Captains Clinics and oilier student leadership events, and assist with medal ceremonies at MHSAA champi­ onship events. The Council also judges lhe “Battle of the Fans," which it created during lhe 2011-12 school year as a way to promote positive sportsmanship. Newly-chosen members will join lhe fol­ lowing from the Class of 2015: Eliza Beird, Holland Black River, Grant Osborne, White Lake Lakeland; Amanda Pauli, Cheboygan; Jonathan Perry, McBain Northern Michigan Christian; Emily Starck, Remus Chippewa Hills; Connor Thomas. Marlette; Caycee Turczyn, Lapeer West; and Aaron Van Hom, Kingston. The eight new members of thc Student Advisory Council will be notified by May 2. Thc 2014-15 meetings are tentatively sched­ uled for Aug. 24, Oct. 5. Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 15, April 12 and May 17. Meetings will take place at thc MHSAA Office in East Lansing. For more information, contact Andy Frushour al thc MHSAA - 517-332-5046 or afrushour(a'mhsaa.com. Barry Community Health Center Accepting new patients, all ages, all insurances - including Medicaid and no insurance Now Open! Located in the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 133 W. Woodlawn Ave. Offering Family Practice and Counseling Services New Hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Tues: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 269-945-4220 Cherry Street^ Health Services Michigan Wild Turkey Hunter Association members release turkeys in Lake as a part of the Turkey Trap and Translocation program which moved birds fro™ State Game to Baldwin. Wild turkeys make history in Michigan Spring is just around the comer, and folks arc thinking about the coming turkey season, but few may know how far Michigan has really come in the turkey world. For the first time in history, wild turkeys can be found in every county of (hc Lower Peninsula, plus several areas of the Upper Peninsula. In 1977, only 400 birds were har­ vested during thc season, and today harvest numbers are over 30,000 birds. This success didn’t just happen overnight, but over the last half-century, according to lhe DNR. At one time in Michigan’s history, turkeys were very plentiful, although over time, they vanished from every county in Michigan because of unregulated take and loss of habi­ tat. Many efforts to re-establish the popula­ tion were made from 1919 through late 1983. Michigan biologists took notice of Pennsylvania’s success and received birds from that state in 1954, matching the Pennsylvania habitat with an area of southern Michigan: the Allegan Slate Game Area. Through thc 1980s, wild turkeys were relo­ cated from Iowa and Missouri to establish the southern Michigan wild turkey populations. Turkeys also were taken from southern Michigan to northern Michigan in order lo help achieve the statewide success seen today. Just getting the birds there wasn’t thc only concern, said Rex Ainslic, DNR regional wildlife supervisor; year-round food and cover for turkeys also needed to be provided. “We know- effective private-land manage­ ment is key to turkey survival in areas that receive higher snowfall," said Ainslie. “We arc lucky to have great cooperation with so many turkey supporters " In 2013 alone, more than 70 landowners — with the help of lhe National Wild Turkey Federation and the DNR — have put in over 450 acres for an annual winter food source, such as com or other grains and crop mixes that withstand winter conditions. Crops are not harvested and are left standing through lhe winter to provide a food source that turkeys can reach. Although a turkey can go up to 14 days without food, trees that hold their fruit through the winter and permanent unharvested crops provide a food source that is readily available above the snow. “With winters like we had this year,” said Bob Gamer of Three Comers Chapter of the NWTF, “the private-land turkey food plot program is even more important for a great spring turkey season.” DNR wildlife biologists from across the northern Lower Peninsula have been working with turkey enthusiasts, such as the NWTF, Michigan Wild Turkey Hunters Association, private landowners and the U.S. Forest Service for more than a decade. These part­ ners have been able to adapt new techniques and maintain a high level of performance for the program. “I would recommend this great opportuni­ ty to someone who wants to make a differ­ ence during lhe winter for turkeys.” said Gamer. NWTF members can get grain seed for winter plots from lhe NWTF Conservation Seed Program, where outdated com from large seed companies is distributed to NWTF members for only the shipping and handling fee, approximately 10 percent of the retail cost. “This program allows NWTF members to make a significant contribution lo wild lurkey winter survival in the Upper Midwest,” said Rick Horton, NWTF Midwest conservation field supervisor. “Ideal plols are planted near woody cover, where large concentrations to turkeys roost in lhe winter." The best way to get involved is to work with local lurkey hunting groups, such as NWTF chapters. As part of the new license structure, fund­ ing will be dedicated for public and private landowner turkey enthusiasts to create out­ standing turkey habitat and hunting opportu­ nities. “So this year, when you are out listening for gobbles, you’ll know you’re experiencing, first-hand, one of the best conservation suc­ cess stories in Michigan history,” said Ainslie. To learn more about wild turkeys, visit www.michigan.gov/turkey. Still time to signup for spring turkey hunt licenses Opportunities to get a license for lhe spring turkey hunting season in Michigan are still available. New this year, spring lurkey hunters may purchase a Hunt 234 license, a statewide hunting license valid for all open areas except public lands in Unit ZZ (southern Lower Peninsula and Beaver Island). Hunters can purchase a Hunt 234 license through May 31. Turkey hunters may also purchase a left­ over license for areas where licenses are still available. For a list of available licenses, go to www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Licenses will be sold until quotas arc met. “Michigan has been ranked top ten in the nation for turkey harvest on an annual basis by the National Wild Turkey Federation." said Al Stewart, DNR upland game bird spe­ cialist. • “The DNR’s goal for the spring turkey sea­ son is to maximize hunting opportunities and maintain satisfactory hunting experiences. Over lhe years, Michigan hunters have con­ sistently exceeded turkey hunter satisfaction goals." New this year, all hunters will need to pur­ chase a base license, which includes a small game license. Base licenses are Sil for resi­ dents, $6 for youth and $5 for seniors. After purchasing a base license, Michigan residents can purchase a spring turkey license for $15, while seniors can purchase a spring turkey license for $6. To purchase a license, go to www.mdnr-elicensc.com or visit any license agent. It is unlawful to obtain or purchase more than one spring turkey hunting license. Those hunting private land should receive permis­ sion to hunt before purchasing a private-landonly license. Youth hunters 9 years old and younger can participate in the spring turkey season through the Mentored Youth Hunting Program. The mentored youth hunting license is $7.50 and entitles the youth hunter to hunt turkey during lhe spring and fall seasons in any open hunt period or location, on either private or public land. This license gives mentored youth opportunities for small game, deer (one tag, any deer), furbearcr and fish (all species) during the appropriate seasons. Please go to www.michigan.gov/mentoredhunting for mentor requirements and infor­ mation. DK girls shut out in first game back Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team fell 4-0 at Lansing Christian Monday in its return to action following spring break. Thc Pilgrims got three goals from Kristy Gomez and one from Ikayla Terry in the vic­ tory. Lansing Christian controlled much of the action, outshooting lhe Panthers 12-3 on lhe evening. The Pilgrims led 2-0 at thc half before Gomez tacked on two more second-half goals. Kristen Mohn made six saves in net for Delton Kellogg. Lansing Christian goalkeeper Rachelle 1 rafford stopped all three shots at her net. lhe Panthers were slated to return to action yesterday in their Kalamazoo Valley Association opener against Kalamazoo Chnsnan. They head to Holland for a tourna­ ment Saturday, then return to league play at Hackett Catholic Central Monday and at home against Pennfield Wednesday. Delton is 0-2 overall this season. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-04-24.pdf eace3372f72a9d972c2bd7ab4ee57462 PDF Text Text Board approves Duits’ contract, calendar School gets ‘A’ for superintendent choice See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 TK gives up one run wins county invite See Story on Page 16 804879110187 1070490102590500000049058195427 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 H«ngsPuMoLib^R-RT‘-OT«C003 22/ E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 has i mv»S ANNER Thursday, April 24, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 17 PRICE 750 NEWS Three county board seats to be contested BRIEFS BCD ready for tree sale, distribution The Barry Conservation District’s Spring Tree Sale and distribution will be Friday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Historic Charlton Park. Anyone who ordered trees, books or related items should pick up their mer­ chandise during that time. “If you forgot to place your spring tree order, several varieties of fruit trees, shrubs, hardwoods and evergreens will be available at the sale,” said Joanne Barnard, district director. Tree planting supplies, wildlife books and locally made bird feeders also will be featured at the sale. District staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer tree-planting and maintenance ques­ tions. For more information, call the Barry Conservation District office, 269- 948­ 8056 ext. 3. City to host retirement reception for police chief After 33 years with the Hastings City Police Department and 25 years as chief of police, Chief Jerry Sarver is retiring. A retirement reception is planned Friday, April 25, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the second floor conference room at Hastings City Hall, 201 E. State St. The public is invited to stop in say good-bye to Sarver and share memories. Music school’s Shareathon is Saturday by Doug VanderLaan Editor Though not as crowded as past years, the ballot for the Aug. 5 primary election in Barry County will carry considerable import. Chief among the significant questions for voters countywide will be three millage renewal proposals for agencies providing transportation, emergency and older adult services to county residents. Also contested will be three of seven county board seats, as well as races in two townships for partial­ term trustee positions. Of the townships offering open precinct delegate positions, voters in one township will have to choose from among seven candi­ dates for six positions. The August primary election is a partisan contest with winners from the Republican and from the Democratic party facing off in the general election Nov. 4. Candidates appearing on the Aug. 5 primary ballot had to register by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. filing deadline as either Republican or Democratic candidates. as a Democrat for the seat. District 5 Commissioner Ben Geiger is the lone Republican entrant for the August pri­ mary. He will face the lone Democrat regis­ trant, Damon Ross, Nov. 4. Current Commissioners Craig Stolsonburg in District 2, Joyce Snow in District 3, Jon Smelker in District 4, and Jim Dull in District 7 filed as Republicans and will be unchal­ lenged in August and in November. See RACES, page 7 Local women return to Boston for marathon by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer What a difference a year makes. Last year, two local women, Diane Ebaugh of Hastings and Kim Evans of Middleville, planned to run the 2013 Boston Marathon and “do it right,” running without injuries and giving it their all. However, their plans were cut short when two bombs were detonated near the finish line. The bombs killed three people, injured more than 150 others and brought the world-famous race to an abrupt and shocking end. After returning home from last year’s race, Ebaugh said she was uncertain of she would run the Boston Marathon again since the 2013 event was meant to be her 13th and final marathon. Evans, however, said if she quali­ fied, she would run in 2014. “You can’t let idiots spoil something like this,” Evans said. And they didn’t. Ebaugh said she decided that if she also qualified, she would join Evans and run the fabled race one more time. Both women, who had participated in the marathon in prior years, said the event makes runners feel like rock stars, and this year’s marathon was better than ever. “I felt like I needed to do it again, and it was wonderful,” said Ebaugh. “There was a lot more security than in years past, but there were also twice as many spectators lining the course — all 26.2 miles. There was amazing crowd support. There was so much positive energy, the runners could really feel the crowd supporting them the entire length of the course.” Evans agreed. “It was even better than in years before,” she said. “The crowd was amazing the way it supported the runners. I have never given so many high fives along a race course — little kids, old people — it was really inspiring.” Ebaugh, who finished the race in 4 hours 40 minutes and 26 seconds, said that while this Boston Marathon wasn’t her fastest race, she is not sure she will attempt it again. “I had some issues on the course, and my time was not exactly what I had wanted; but the racfrwas such ail < experience, and I want to go out on that high note,” she said. Evans, whose time of 4:08109 qualified her to compete in the 2015 Boston Marathon, said she is undecided whether she will participate in the elite event next year. “I will definitely go again; but, I’m not sure if I will go as a competitor,” she said. “This year felt so special. I have never been to a marathon where there was’so much support for the competitors — it was an amazing experience. While I’d like to go out on top, I did qualify, and I’d like to do it again. We’ll see; I haven’t made that decision yet.” Other area residents who competed in the Boston Marathon Monday, April 21, were: Mary Benting, 55, Hastings, 3:59:37. Carole Bolthouse, 51, Bellevue, 4:03:07. Emily Bolthouse, 24. Bellevue, 3:45:41. Troy Carrier, 48, Alto, 2:49:18. Jonathon Opel, 38, Delton, 2:53:25. Kevin Patmore, 47, Plainwell, 3:38:47. Kevin Rook, 28, Hickory Comers, 2:58:44. Complete results Can be found at http://raceday.baa.org/searchable-results.html M-37 to be closed south of city limits Information ogen housejs today This section of M-37 south of Hastings will be closed to traffic for county drain con­ struction and road repair between River Road and Starr School Road, beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, April 28, and continuing through 6 p.m. Thursday, May 22. The Barry County Drain Commission will be working on a drain for the first two weeks, and MDOT will follow with a resurfacing project, expected to take two weeks. Local traffic will be detoured on Starr School Road, State Street and Clinton Street. Commercial trucks will be detoured on M-79, M-66 and M-43. Michigan Department of Transportation will host an open house today, April 24, to provide information and answer questions about the road reconstruction and resur­ facing project. The open house, from 4 to 6 p.m., will be in the conference room of Hastings City Hall, 201 E. State St. Jousting over millage requests, bottom lines heats up county Shareathon 2014 will be at the Community Music School, now located in the lower level of the new Ace Hardware building at 200 S. Boltwood, Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Shareathon is an annual fundraiser for the Community Music School, culmi­ nating with freewill offering recitals, performances, 50/50 raffle, refresh­ ments and more. The Hastings location of the music school will offer a duet performance from Julian Castillo, one of the newest instruc­ tors, and Stephen Williams; CMS Singers youth choir of grades three to eight per­ formance; and a presentation from the Fiddles ‘n’ Strums group. The event is free and open to the pub­ lic. For more information, call CMS Coordinator Christianne Statler, 269-948­ 9441 orvisitwww.YourMusicCenter.org. Women’s Giving Circle will meet May 7 Lori Antkoviak, executive director at Safe Harbor Children’s Resource Center of Barry County, will be the first speak­ er at the Wednesday, May 7, meeting of See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 All seven county board seats are up for re­ election, but only three will be contested — and one not until the Nov. 4 general election. Retiring Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver has filed his intention to challenge incumbent District 1 Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson. In the District 6 seat being vacated by cur­ rent Commissioner Jim DeYoung, Vivian Conner, Mark Doster, and John Rough will square off as the Republican choice to run in November against Michael Barney, who filed Hastings general practitioner Dr. Diane Ebaugh (left) and retired Hastings Area Schools art teacher Kim Evans pause for a photo after completing the 2014 Boston Marathon Monday. (Photo by Kathy Holman). by Doug VanderLaan Editor Round 2 of what’s beginning to look like The Great Millage Showdown of 2014 fea­ tured some jabs, some feints and some dancing at Tuesday’s meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Though they formally approved two mill­ age renewal issues for the Aug. 5 primary election ballot — the third, a .25-mill, 10­ year renewal of the Barry County Transit millage was previously approved — com­ missioners Tuesday sparred briefly over their 6-1 consent of the .9816-mill, fiveyear renewal request for Barry County Central Dispatch/E911. “I feel like we need to comment on com­ ments made last week by the chair suggest­ ing that, even if the renewal millage failed, we would still have 911,” said Trustee Craig Stolsonburg. “That’s not necessarily true. Yes, it’s true we will work hard to find fund­ ing, but to tell voters we’ll have 911 service even if the millage fails is misleading.” Commission Chair Joyce Snow, who had pointedly asked Central Dispatch Director Phyllis Fuller last week if she had an “alter­ nate plan” in the event of a failed millage renewal vote, was quick to clarify. “I meant [last week] that if the vote did­ n’t pass, efforts would be made to find fund­ ing,” said Snow. “I didn’t mean to mislead, and I’m sorry if 1 did.” Snow had mentioned at last week’s com­ mittee-of-the-whole meeting that tax sur­ charges on both landline and cellular tele­ phones have been imposed by some Michigan counties to cover the costs of emergency dispatch and calling services. She discussed with Fuller the opportunities that such an alternate funding mechanism could provide Barry County. Snow’s questioning of Fuller, however, prompted Commissioner Jon Smelker to remark at last week’s meeting, “it sounds to me like you’re going to vote 4No,’ to which Snow also quickly replied she was simply leading an open discussion and the board meeting was a good venue for it. No matter Snow’s position on the issue, Commissioner Jim Dull continued to express his opposition to the request this week. “What millage are they operating on now?” queried Dull, reviving his discussion from last week’s meeting that the .9816-mill request is higher than what the agency has been actually been operating on since origi­ nal passage of the millage request in 2009. “They have the authority to levy up to 1 mill,” pointed out Commissioner Jim DeYoung, who also noted that in past years the actual levy requested by the Central Dispatch/911 Board of Directors has been between .6 and .75 of the full 1 mill approved by voters. See COUNTY, page 3 �Page 2 — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Hastings board approves Duits' contract, calendar changes Several teachers announce retirement by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The I’s are dotted, the T’s crossed, and the ink is dry on a three-year contract between the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education and its new superintendent of schools, Carrie Duits, who will assume her new post Tuesday, July 1. The board unani­ mously approved the contract during its regu­ lar meeting Monday, April 21. Duits’ contract includes an annual salary of $125,000. The district will also pay a 403(b) annual annuity equal to 7 percent of her annu­ al salary for each fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) of service in which she establishes and maintains a principal residence within the district. The annuity will begin with the 2014­ 15 fiscal year if Duits establishes her primary residence within the district before Monday, June 30. In addition, for every year of the contract in which Duits’ overall performance evaluation is rated not less than effective, she will receive an increase equal to 4 percent of her annual base salary. Before the board approved the contract, Board President Jon Hart read a statement from Duits, in‘which she wrote that she was impressed by the dedication, sincerity and earnestness of board members adding. “I truly look forward to our work as a team,” she wrote. “Together we will make a difference for the students and their families in the Hastings Area School System.” Duits, a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School, is finishing up the school year at the Weld Re-8 School District in Fort Lupton Colo, where she is an assistant superintendent. In a related action, the board also unani­ mously approved a motion extending the con­ tract of interim superintendent Chris Cooley through Monday, June 30, at a rate of $434 per work day. In other business, the board: • Discussed the calendar for the remainder of the 2013-14 school year. According to Cooley, the State of Michigan’s decision to allow districts to add minutes to the school day to make, up for snow days does not apply to Hastings Area Schools since it is only applicable to districts with 174 or more regu­ larly scheduled days in the 2013-14 school year. He said with 170 regularly scheduled days, Hastings’ only option is to add days to the end of the school year. While the calendar for seniors will remain the same, most of the students in the district will be dismissed for the summer at noon, Friday June 6. Cooley said administrators and staff are still looking at options that will allow Star Elementary students to make up an additional day of school that was canceled due to a power outage. He said he anticipates a deci­ sion will be made, and parents and students notified by Friday, May 2. • Approved the personnel report which included: Appointments — Kami Collier, middle school instructional assistant; Jennifer DeZwaan, Southeastern Elementary general paraprofessional; Kylie Johnson,’ CERC weight room attendant; Sarah Micklatcher, Central and Southeastern elementary lunch paraprofessional; Adam Post, CERC weight room attendant; Jacob Pratt, CERC weight room attendant; and Michael Webber, substi­ tute bus driver. Transfers and reassignments —- April Ludtke, Central and Southeastern lunch para­ professional; Nancy Hammond, Northeastern and Star lunch paraprofessional. Retirements — Susan Allen, Central spe­ cial education teacher 29 years; Daniel Benningfield, Southeastern, fifth grade teacher, 18 years; Mickey Cousino, middle school food service, nine years; Philip Cousino, Northeastern crossing guard, 11.25 years; Gary Ivinskas, high school special edu­ cation teacher, 27 years; Stanley Kirkendall, middle school social studies teacher, 29 years; Jan Lawson, Star third grade teacher, 28 years; Frankie McCabe, Northeastern building secretary, 28 years; Timothy Neason, middle school science teacher, 28 years; Merete Powers, Star first grade teacher, 29 years; Vickie Sleevi, high school Spanish teacher; 19 years; William Wetzel, substitute bus driver, 33 years; Todd Willard, Northeastern third grade teacher, 21 years. • Accepted donations totaling $34,124. Larry and Earlene Baum donated $23,400 for new pianos for the district; an anonymous donor gave $724 to purchase volleyball uni­ forms for the high school; another unnamed donor gave $3,500 to provide bus transporta­ tion for the summer lunch program; and the Hastings Athletic Booster Club gave $6,500 for high school winter sports. • Heard a report from Carl Schoessel, chair of the Reading Improvement Program, which was launched after school that afternoon. With parental consent, the program pairs stu­ dents in Hastings elementary schools identi­ fied by teachers and administrators as at risk with trained literacy volunteers who will work to improve the students’ reading skills. The six-week pilot program currently has 42 trained volunteers serving 30 students. Schoessel said the program will end Thursday, May 29, and the students, their par­ ents and program volunteers will wrap up the program with a picnic at the Hastings Community Education and Enrichment Center Thursday, June 5. • Approved the use of the State of Michigan online course catalog, with the understanding that it will be posted on the student services section of the Hastings High School page on the district’s website. • Announced a retirement reception to begin at 6 p.m. Monday, May 19, in the multi­ purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 2342 W. Grand St. prior to the next regular meeting of the board which will follow at 7 p.m. The board’s next monthly work session is slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in the mid­ dle school multi-purpose room. FRIDAY, APRIL 25™ • 8 AM-5 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 26™ • 9 AM-12 NOON Cash & Carry 1-800-852-3098 269-945-5102 141 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings better water, pure and simple.® OPEN DAILY 8-5; SAT. 9-1 Denker Family Owned & Operated ~ Rick Denker, Owner It’s time for the 74th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. The festival will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 25, 26 and 27. Vendors will have maple syrup and syrup products for sale throughout the village. The weekend is full of events for all ages. (File photo) 74th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival kicks off tomorrow by Shari Carney Staff Writer After a cold, snow, record-breaking winter, it is time to be outdoors and celebrate all things maple at the 74th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. The festival officially begins Friday evening, April 25, and culminates Sunday, April 27. Maple syrup producers will be sell­ ing their wares featuring a host of products ranging from the traditional syrup to maple cotton candy, maple cream, maple fudge and more. Rides by Mid-America shows begin at 4 p.m. Friday closely followed by opening cer­ emonies at 6 p.m. Pancakes will be served at two locations, the American Legion and Nashville Lions Club in the legion hall (above Independent Bank), from 4 to 8 p.m. and across the street (in the fire bam) by Maple Valley Band Boosters from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The downtown stage will open at 6 p.m. with the presentation of the queen and court. This year’s queen, Elizabeth Reist, will be accompanied by court member’s Abigail Voigt, Katie Dixon, Taylor Jo Lamance and McKenzie Young. The annual talent show, under the direction of chairperson Sarah Shoemaker, will follow, offering a variety of entertainment. This is a juried competition, and prizes will be announced within each age group. A fireworks display is set for 9:15 p.m. Friday, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, fireworks will be Saturday evening. Saturday morning, beginning at 8 a.m., will be the third annual 5K run/walk beginning at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School on Mason Road and ending on Second Street. Arts and crafts will fill the halls of Maplewood School from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Maplewood is at 170 Seminary St., just north of Main Street. A flea market will be on the corner of Main and West Vermontville Highway from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Maple Valley Jazz Band, under the direction of Dennis Vanderhoef, will be fea­ tured on the Main Street stage from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by the children’s parade. The theme for the children’s parade is “Children Around the World Love Maple Syrup.” Prizes will be awarded, and all par­ ticipants will go home with midway ride tick­ ets and other gifts. A free petting zoo will be set up near Maple Manor from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maple Manor is on West Vermontville Highway behind the car wash. The petting zoo is sponsored by the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H club. Official transfer of the queen’s crown will immediately follow the children’s parade when reigning queen, Elizabeth Wetzel crowns Reist. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Cal! 945-9554 for more information. Barbecue chicken from Vermontville Lions Club and the Methodist Church, as well as roast beef dinners, sandwiches and beef bar­ becue from the Congregational Church will be sold throughout the day Saturday. The Maple Valley High School Choir, under the direction of Ryan Rosin, will per­ form at 11:30 a.m. The Glen Erin Bagpipe Band will entertain at 12:15 p.m. followed by Nucleus Singers at 1 p.m. The grand parade will commence at 2 p.m. with the theme “Spring Break and Maple Syrup.” Grand marshals for the grand parade are Theresa O’Dell and the late Monte O’Dell. Marching bands, floats, antique cars, hors­ es, tractors of all makes and models and more will help form the parade. Immediately following, the center stage will feature the Ionia Community Band at 3:30 p.m. followed by the Nucleus Singers at 5 p.m. The Little Miss Maple Syrup Pageant will be at 5 p.m. in the opera house. Sunday events will begin with pancakes at 7 a.m. and continuing through 3 p.m. in the American Legion Hall and from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the fire bam. Arts and crafts and the flea market will start at 10 a.m. and con­ tinue until 4 p.m. Ezy Street Band will perform at 11 a.m. on the downtown stage, followed by the Little Miss Maple Princess talent winners showcas­ ing their winning performances at 12:30 p.m. Free activities begin at 1 p.m. with arm wrestling, egg toss, a pancake derby and other activities. For more information on the maple syrup festival, check vermontvillemaplesyrupfestival.org or call Gene Fisher, 517-726-0670. The annual festival is traditionally held the last full weekend in April. t Middleville to host annual Woodpecker Festival Saturday The fourth annual Thomapple Woodpecker Festival will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, with headquarters at the village hall in Middleville. The festival will feature a craft show, infor­ mational displays, silent auction, guided bird­ ing walks, golf cart tours and kayak or canoe tours of the woodpecker nesting area along the river and the Paul Henry-Thomapple Trail. Golf cart rides will be available for $10 per person per hour and kayaks and tandem canoes will be available for rent at $10 per person per hour. Rentals can be secured at the village hall, 100 E. Main St. All other activities are free. The silent auc­ tion includes four, 18-hole rounds of golf and cart at Tyler Creek Golf Course, woodpecker door knocker, woodpecker scissors, bird books and other items. The paved, three-mile Paul Henry Thornapple Trail follows the Thornapple River and has been called the most beautiful railtrail in Michigan. The area has an estab­ lished population of the rare red-headed woodpeckers as well as the other six Eastern U.S. woodpeckers. The red-headed wood­ pecker has wintered here, as usual and should be around April 26, said organizers. Many other birds and waterfowl can be viewed along the trail, including ducks, geese, swans, herons, cranes and other water­ fowl usually seen on the bayous. During last year’s festival, birders recorded seeing 49 different species. The Paul Henry Thomapple Trail was built on an old railroad bed that followed the Thomapple River. The railroad was built in the 1800s. Modern adjustments to dams in Middleville and Irving have killed many trees. Since red-headed woodpeckers prefer at least 35 percent open sky areas, this has produced good woodpecker habitat. For more information, visit the website at www.woodpeckerfest.webs.com NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page . the Women’s Giving Circle of Barry County at the Barry Community Resource Center, Hastings, beginning at 6 p.m. The second speaker will be a representa­ tive from the libraries of Barry County, which have partnered to establish a fund through the Barry Community Foundation. The purpose of the group is to learn more about the nonprofit organizations serving the community and support them in a meaningful way. Members of the Women’s Giving Circle agree to contribute $50 per quarterly meeting, or $30 for those under age 30. The Women’s Giving Circle is open to all interested women in Barry County. The meetings take place over dinner, and each member pays for her own dinner directly to the restaurant. For more information or to place a RSVP for the Wednesday, May 7, meeting, email NanGoodin@aol.com or call 616­ 891-0325. RSVPs for the May 7 meeting are required by Thursday, May 1. ■ '■< Delton alumni plan May 17 banquet Tickets for the 71st Delton Kellogg High School Alumni Banquet, to be at Faith United Methodist Church Saturday, May 17, must be purchased by Friday, May 9. Honored classes at this year’s event will be alumni from the classes of 2014, 1989, and 1964. Cost for the catered meal is $13.50 per plate. Reservations, including graduation year, should be sent to Nancy Kroes at 9700 Brickyard Road, Delton. Checks made out to Kroes will be accepted. For more information, call Kroes, 269­ 623-2917; or Maty Sager, 269-623-2610. The alumni organization also posts infor­ mation on its website, dkhs-alumni.org. Faith United Methodist Church is locat­ ed at 503 S. Grove St. (M-43). I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — Page 3 Jazz festival begins today; adds third full day of music by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Those who attend the 11th annual Thomapple Arts Council Jazz Festival will have not two, but three, entire days to enjoy the sounds of a variety of jazz music per­ formed, by middle school and high school instrumental and vocal ensembles, as well as collegiate, semi-professional and professional jazz musicians as well. Each year the Thomapple Arts Council* Jazz Festival has grown, and this year is in no exception. For the 2014 event organizers added an extra day of performances that will take place in a variety of venues in and around downtown Hastings Thursday, April 24, Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. “We decided to run the festival three days instead of just two to give schools more flex­ ibility in scheduling, and it was a big suc­ cess,” said organizer Joe LaJoye. “We will run three venues all day Thursday. “The foundation of the festival has always been education, so after the students perform, they receive a clinic from a professional jazz musician,” he added. “That has been a hall­ mark of the festival and it is why the festival continues to grow.” Arts council director Megan Lavell agreed and said 60 middle school and high school bands and vocal ensembles participated in last year’s event and 79 bands are already signed for this year’s festival. “That’s not including the smaller student combos, the adult and regional semi-pro and professional musicians,” she said. “All in all there will be well over 120 performances dur­ Piano tuner Gary Robbe is taking preparation for this weekend’s Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival right up to the last minute. Here, Katherine Ransbottom (left) and Patti LaJoye of the arts council enjoy Robbe’s work in reviving an old piano in Leason Sharpe Hall as a possible backup for this weekend’s event. More than 79 bands and 60 middle and high school groups will be performing for three days, begin­ ning today, in what’s becoming one of the most unique and most popular musical events in Michigan. ing the festival.” LaJoye added that vocal jazz is also a growing part of the festival. “Last year, we had seven high school vocal groups; this year we have 10 participating,” he said. The middle school and high school all-star bands, featuring top musicians from many of the participating schools, have been a part of the festival since the beginning. Local youths COUNTY, continued from page 1---------------------------------------------Dull’s contention last week, which led to his opposition in the 6-1 vote Tuesday to approve placing the renewal on the Aug. 5 ballot, remained that the agency had enough extra funding to “tuck away” $500,000 now being used to construct a 2,444-square-foot addition to its present building. “I appreciate the majority of support for the millage renewal vote,” said Fuller during the public comment period at the end of Tuesday’s meeting, “and, Jim [Dull], I hope our board and myself can change your mind.” Referring to the police report of activity during the month read by Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson, Fuller reminded board members and guests that “every single call passed through your Central Dispatch operators.” Dull also wasn’t ready to give a pass on a portion of a budget amendment requested by County Administrator Michael Brown having to do with additional funding for the Animal Shelter. “We need to look at the numbers a whole lot closer,” said Dull of the proposed transfer of general fund revenues to meet unanticipat­ ed Animal Shelter expenses. “It looks like we’re adding $44,000 into the budget. We need to explain to Diana [Animal Shelter Director Newman] that she needs to stay within the budget we gave to her.” Though he agreed in principle with Dull, Stolsonburg said operating within its budget is the ideal toward which the Animal Shelter is working. In the meantime, Stolsonburg said, he would not be opposed to having the shortfall come from the shelter’s donation fund. Snow added her agreement that the shelter’s current deficit be covered by the donation fund, though Brown pointed out that continued efforts to balance the Animal Shelter budget by that means will deplete the donation fund in less than two years. “So, you think people who donated to that fund did so, so that the county board doesn’t have to make a decision?” asked Commission Ben Geiger, to which Snow replied that filling the financial hole from the donation fund would buy the board some time to examine and discuss the whole set of policies govern­ ing Animal Shelter operations. “If we approve this [budget amendment] today, I think it will push us to make a deci­ sion [on Animal Shelter operations] sooner,” suggested Stolsonburg. “I think just the opposite,” replied Dull. “We just kick it down the road again. We’ve had this situation for six months, and we haven’t done a dam thing about it.” DeYoung raised an even more ominous specter. “Again, we’re going to be having budget hearings soon,” he said, “and this will be a highlight of those discussions.” “Or a lowlight,” quipped Stolsonburg. The budget amendment recommendation passed on a 5-2 count, with Dull and Snow dissenting. In other business, the board: • Approved $21,600 for the purchase of a replacement vehicle for the equalization department with costs to be paid from the vehicle fund. • Approved a land lease agreement with Robert Cotant allowing him to farm the 35 acres owned by the county at the comer of M­ 79 and McKeown Road for $80 per acre. • Received the Commission on Aging Annual Report from Executive Director Tammy Pennington, who highlighted the agency’s senior nutrition programs, in-home services, and support programs, all within the focus of the COA’s four-point mission of decreasing isolation and loneliness, improv­ ing health and wellness, increasing support to caregivers, and supporting financial stability for the county’s older population. • Accepted the annual report from the parks and recreation board as delivered by past chair Michelle Skedgell. Skedgell’s report highlighted the work of the all-volunteer effort, including continued work on building and maintaining the county’s trail system, updating the board’s five-year plan, continued maintenance of McKeown Bridge Park, its efforts to make the entire park tobacco-free, and development of a strategic plan in coordi­ nation with the county’s similar endeavor. • Heard Charlton Park Director Dan Patton deliver his organization’s annual report that included highlights of a year in which more than 25,000 visitors engaged in not just events, recreation and historical touring, but also in educational programming which, Patton says, will be a major area of growth in 2014. With nearly 5,000 participants in edu­ cational programs, Patton pointed out, Charlton Park continues to become a major learning center for understanding history, the outdoors and developing a connection to both. • Approved claims in the amount of $85,457. • Formally accepted the 2014 Equalization Values report from Equalization Director Tim Vandermark indicating an overall 5.6 percent improvement rate over 2013 values. • Received an update from county resident Elden Shellenbarger oh Na Freedom of Information request violation from the court of Judge William Doherty regarding the new courthouse security procedure guidelines. Shellenbarger reported that his complaint to the state attorney general’s office was referred April 11 to the Judicial Tenure Commission. • Took note from Dull that his contention of the new courthouse security procedure being a violation of the Open Meetings Act is being investigated by county resident Dave Stevens, who is obtaining legal counsel on the issue. Requiring all entrants to the courthouse — even those simply wishing to attend a county board meeting — to pass through a magne­ tometer hinders county business that is non­ court related, in the opinion of Dull and some other county residents. Placing the magne­ tometer adjacent to the courtroom would pro­ vide the security that the judicial committee requested from the board. The board meets next for a committee-ofthe-whole Tuesday, April 29, beginning at 9 a.m. in its chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. After packing in.all the refreshments for volunteers at this weekend’s 11th annual jazz festival, Katherine Ransbottom, (right) of the sponsoring Thornapple Arts Council and arts council board member Patti LaJoye toast the upcoming days of music at the Barry Community Enrichment Center Wednesday afternoon. The jazz festival kicked off this morning and will be formally christened this evening with a headline concert by the Thornapple Jazz Orchestra at First Presbyterian Church. participating in this year’s high school all-star band, under the direction of Ted Malt, are: Casey DeMink, Hastings, tenor saxophone; Matt Raines, Thomapple Kellogg, trumpet; and, Nathan Miller, Maple Valley, trumpet. Roger Roets from Hastings will play the tenor saxophone for the middle school all-star band directed by Cary Kocher. Both bands will serve as the opening act for the headliner con­ cert featuring the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra with Edye Evans Hyde at 7 p.m. Saturday in Central Auditorium. The cost for the Saturday headliner concert is $10 per per­ son. ? The combined high school choirs, under the direction of Duane Davis, will open the 8 p.m, Friday headliner concert at Central Auditorium, featuring the vocal and instru­ mental talents of Western Michigan University Gold Company, led by Davis. The cost for the Friday headliner concert is $10 per person. The first headliner concert of the festival, featuring the Thornapple Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of LaJoye with special guest Earlie Braggs, will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Highway. Admission is free. Following Saturday’s headliner concert the Thomapple Jazz Orchestra will hold a jam session in the ballroom of the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro in downtown Hastings, everyone is invited to attend and any interest­ ed musicians are invited to join in. Local restaurants such as Seasonal Grille, the County Seat Lounge and Restaurant, and the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro are getting into the swing of things offering live jazz per­ formances throughout the festival to enhance their patrons’ dining experience. According to the arts council’s website, since its inception in 2003, the festival has grown to become the largest of its kind matching student groups and performers with professional jazz musicians through its clini­ cal program than any other festival in the United States. The non-competitive festivals puts education and jazz promotion and appre­ ciation front and center and is estimated to draw more than 10,000 people to Hastings each year. Because the festival is expanding, two new venues were added to its roster this year: the former library building on Church Street across the street from the Barry County Courthouse and the band shell located at the northwest comer of Church and State streets — at the spray plaza — weather permitting. (The rain venue for bands scheduled to play in the band shell is Leason Sharpe Hall in the Barry Community Enrichment Foundation building, 231 S. Broadway, former Presbyterian church.) A new group playing at one of the new ven­ ues is the Western Michigan Faculty Jazz Quartet, which will perform at the band shell at 2:30 p.m. Friday. An old favorite, the Steelheads steel drum band, now named the Mott Middle College Steel Band with special guests Jim Coviak and friends, will perform at the band shell at 6 p.m. Friday. In addition to student performances and clinics, a variety of college and adult semi­ professional and professional musicians, such as the quartet, will perform at various venues throughout the weekend. Sponsors for this year’s events are Hastings City Bank, Hastings Piston Ring, Holiday Inn Express, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Michigan Humanities Council, and Art Works. For more information about the arts coun­ cil or the festival, call 269-945-2002, or log on to www.thomapplearts.org/jazzfestival for a complete schedule of events. The Thornapple Players are Celebrating their 15th Anniversary by Proudly Presenting an original musical by Doug Acker ... THORRRPPLE PLAYERS Dress Rehearsal - Thursday, May 1,7:00 pm Saturdays Spring cleanup underway in Hastings Crews from the Hastings Department of Public Service pick up debris from the November wind storm and December ice storm, as well as regular yard waste and debris put in the right of way for pickup during the city’s annual spring cleanup. Hastings DPS director Tim Girrbach said that while the spring pickup didn’t officially start until Monday, April 21, crews have been picking up ice storm debris for about two weeks. The spring pickup usually takes one week, however, Girrbach said he anticipates it may take two or three weeks this year due to the large amount of storm debris that crews were not able to pick up due to heavy snow cover since the December storm. City residents are encouraged to collect all storm and yard debris in their back and side yards and place it the right of way for pick up. Here, crews collect debris along Hubble Street Tuesday morning. Sundays «» Mav2,3&9,10-7:00™ May4& 11* 2:00pm Dennison Performing Arts Center 231 South Broadway, Hastings, Ml LIMITED SEATING! TICKETS: Adults $10, Seniors and Students $8 Advance tickets may be purchased at Progressive Graphics or reserved by calling the Thornapple Arts Council at 269 945 2002. The Thornapple Players is a non-profit organization providing theatrical opportunities to the Barry County area. For more information, call (269) 945-2332 _____________ WWJ Members of the Community Theatre Association of Michigan &|»Thomapple wbWArts Cniiriril BARRY �Page 4 — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? School board gets ‘A’ for superintendent choice Solar sensors We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. A trio of map turtles soaks up the sun Tuesday morning in the Thornapple River near River Road. Turtles basking in the sun is another welcome sign that warmer weather has arrived. Do you remember? Top musicians In honor of the many top musicians who will be performing during this weekend’s jazz festival and Shareathon, here's a look back at some instrumentalists featured in the May 29, 1958, Hastings Banner. Arthur Steward, HHS band director, has announced that 10 band members have received scholarships to various summer band camps. Nine scholar­ ships were given by the band boosters, and one by the Kiwanis Club. Students receiving the scholarships include Judy Bristol, cornet; Tom Sothard, cornet; James Houseman, baritone; Dan Gillespie, French horn; Steve Working, cornet; Darla Newton, clarinet; and Dave Wallace, trombone, all to Western Michigan University; David Have you Logan, baritone, to Michigan State University; and Willard Smith and Granville Mitchell to Interlochen. Pictured are (front row, from left) Willard, Darla, Judy and Steve, holding the cornet; standing are Dave [Logan], Jim, Tom, Dan, Granville and Dave Wallace. Steve Working is student director for next year, and Dave Wallace is assistant. Marie Allerding and Karen Buehler are secretaries. — Photo by Barth. met? After five years in a marketing research job in New York City right out of Ferris State University, Annie Halle told the world to “Keep Manhattan, just give me that coun­ tryside.” Though their first home where they began building their family was in Grand Rapids, Halle and her husband, Rob, eventually found their way to Barry County because they needed the open spaces like where they were raised, Annie in Marshall and Rob in Kent City. After staying home to raise their three sons Braedon, now a high school sopho­ more, Turner, a seventh grader, and Bennett, a sixth grader, Halle found a way to feed her love of working with children as a parapro­ fessional and a librarian with the Thomapple Kellogg schools. She also built the Odyssey of the Mind program for the district but, in the wake of budget con­ straints, saw her position eliminated. Today, she’s still working with students as the youth program director for the Barry Community Foundation where she oversees the annual applications for and awarding of scholarships to high school students from donated funds at both the BCF and the Thornapple Area Education Foundation. She’s also the director of BCF’s Youth Advisory Council. “Now is a stressful time because we award the scholarships at the end of May,” Halle said during a brief break in her sched­ ule this week, “but I enjoy it a lot because the fun is in being able to interact with stu­ dents.” For her love for young people, dedication to helping connect them to donors who can help with dreams, and for turning in her city life for the beauty of her rural surroundings, Annie Halle is truly a Barry County Bright Light. How’s life with a famous movie name? Annie Halle I didn’t even know it was famous until 10 years ago when I heard about the [1977] Woody Allen movie. [My name is] also pro­ nounced ‘Hol-lee.” Favorite actor: It probably should be Woody Allen. I don’t watch movies, though, and there’s no time for TV. Best thing about Manhattan: Good food. Advice for a young person: Follow your dreams and be confident. Best thing about young people: They’re open-minded, they’re able to get excited about causes and ideas. What I want to be when I grow up: I want to be on a beach with a drink in my hand. ■ Person I most admire: My husband. He senses my stress, he’s willing to pick up the pieces. Favorite childhood memory: Flying a kite on a windy, spring day and thinking it was so high it would touch the sun. Regrets: None. The book I’d recommend: I don’t know — and I was a librarian. The book I’m reading now: I’m not. I was reading The Fifth Wave but gave it to an OM colleague and never finished it. If I could do it all over again: I’d follow my dreams. I got caught in the fear of fail­ ure. If I hadn’t: I might have pursued paint­ ing. It’s not extremely lucrative, though. Best advice ever received: Not to judge others. Everyone has a cross to bear, and it’s too easy to be judgmental. What I want for my kids: Happiness —and not to be living in my basement when they’re my age. The world’s greatest living figure: I have a lot of admiration for people in our community who step up and contribute when they see a need. City vs. Country: Country ... the space, the ability to reflect, downtime with family. The world’s greatest challenge: Lack of tolerance. Greatest thing about Barry County: Cohesive diversity. We have a good identity of who we are, a lot of different types living together. Each week, The Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun­ loving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell or any other reason? Send infor­ mation to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. At a special meeting Thursday evening, April 3, the Hastings Board of Education made the right choice when it unanimously voted to offer its superin­ tendent’s position to 1975 Hastings High School graduate Dr. Carrie Duits. That strong and bold move reflected a board that seeks dynamic leadership and erases several years of mediocre guidance of our prized public education system. After attending most of the interviews, I thought Duits was by far the best candi­ date for the job. After conducting some additional research on my own, I felt there was no question that she brings the skills necessary to put the Hastings school district on top once again. For several years now, business and industry leaders have voiced concerns about the district’s ability to compete with other schools in the area. The board has found it difficult to attract top-level candidates with families who are willing to move into the area. Under Duits’ lead­ ership, though, I don’t think it will take long to see measurable improvements that will evoke confidence in the commu­ nity. In 2000, Duits accepted a principal’s position at Adams 12-Five Schools in Thornton, Colo. Within three years, the district’s accountability rating went from the low end of average to a high rating after Duits introduced a number of new programs to the district. As principal, she promoted professional development of the staff, met with parents and business groups and inaugurated a school improvement plan that included “all stu­ dents.” She discussed the importance of addressing student achievement for “all students” during her interviews with Hastings school officials. In 2005, Duits left Thornton for an assistant superintendent’s position at the Weld Re-8 School District in Fort Lupton, Colo., where she’s presently employed. At the time, the Weld Re-8 district was considered one of the state’s worst performing school. When asked , why she would leave Thornton for the troubled Fort Lupton district, Duits responded that she thought she could make a difference and she was up for the challenge. After arriving at Fort Lupton, a district that was losing nearly a third of its teach­ ing staff every year, Duits learned that the district was primarily struggling with its growing number of non-English-speaking students. District officials and fami­ lies were concerned about the dropout rate and the need for programs that were focused on high-risk students. The district’s goal under Duits, as executive director of student achieve­ ment, was to put together a clearly defined program across all grades meas­ uring how well all students were doing. Within the first two years, the district reported substantial improvement in stu­ dent test scores, which eventually got it off the state’s academic watch. Earlier this week I talked to Duits about coming to Hastings. She said she was already working on a grant to fund four additional counselors for up to three years, and has been in conversation with the counseling department at Western Michigan University. When I asked her if she thought we might be successful get­ ting the grant, she said that she felt good about it, but if we didn’t get it, most of the work is done and the grant can be resubmitted at a later time. As I looked over Duits’ career moves, I was struck by how they seemed more focused on taking difficult situations and improving student learning rather than climbing an administrative ladder. “She models achievement and success for learners of all ages,” said Hastings School Board Trustee Donna Garrison, who visited the Fort Lupton district along with other community members and list­ ed Duits’ strengths as an “achiever, plan­ ner, team-builder, champion and innova­ tor.” * The site visit team heard about Duits’ leadership style as a caring and collabora­ tive innovator who showed a deep pas­ sion in creating a climate where all stu­ dents can be successful. I don’t think Duits would claim to have all the answers, but she is focused on giv­ ing ‘all students’ the wprld-class educa­ tion she felt she received when she grad­ uated from Hastings High School. Under her leadership, students will experience what noted teacher and educa­ tion expert Rafe Esquith promotes in his classroom: a culture “where character matters, hard work is expected, humility is valued and support for one another in unconditional.” These are qualities that will once again put our district on a path to offering all students the same kind of education that j { Earlier this week I talked to Duits about coming to Hastings. She said she was already working on a grant to fund four additional counselors for up to three years, and has been in conversation with the counseling department at Western Michigan University. Duits experienced when she graduated here nearly 40 years ago. It’s the kind of success Esquith used to turn around his fifth-graders, most of whom lived in poverty and few of whom spoke English as their first language. Duits and Esquith both learned that, by setting standards and demanding accountability, success can be achieved. During her years in Hastings, Duits was also one of 11 students chosen by the Hastings Rotary Club to appear before its May 5, 1975, meeting of the annual hon­ ors convocation. The students were selected for their outstanding accom­ plishments in school and their communi­ ty service achievements during their high school career. Duits was a cheerleader and served on many clubs during high school, such as Girls League, ski club, Spanish club, traf­ fic commission, Girls State, Beta chap­ lain, Alpha Chaplain, National Honor Society, Youth for Retarded Children and Queens Court. She was an interpreter on a trip to Mexico for a private family. She married her high school sweetheart, Tom Duits, in 1977. Duits is the daughter of former Hastings teachers Jack and Miriam Sorby. Jack, now deceased, came to Hastings in 1961 as a junior high and high school geography and natural resources teacher. After receiving her RN degree in 1962, Miriam joined the nursing staff at the Barry County Health Department and offered nurses training classes at the Barry County Medical Facility. In 1966, Miriam became the Hastings schools’ nurse and coordinated the K-12 health education programs, along with conduct­ ing vocational nursing classes for stu­ dents interested in health careers. The couple had three daughters, Carrie, Sheryl and Claire. Duits and her husband already own a home near Hastings and plan to move here permanently sometime this summer. Tom is also a Hastings graduate who excelled in track which, after high school, earned him a chance to participate on the U.S. Olympics team in 1980 — the rea­ son for the couple’s move to Colorado. He lived the dream for a sport he expe­ rienced as a fourth-grader, running on the playground that carried him to a world­ class running competition in Europe, Mexico and throughout the United States. He is a retired physical education teacher. The couple has four children: Jake, who is an industrial designer for Sports Authority. Nicole, who is a special educa­ tion teacher, Zack who is presently in the Army and was recently deployed to Afghanistan, and Barbara, who is an events planner for the Colorado Rockies. So, as you can see, not only are both former graduates, they’re solid leaders bringing years of experience back to our community. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” said Nelson Mandela. With Duits at the helm, we might not change the world, but we’ll give our students the kind of education they’ll need to compete in the world around them. Nice job school board -1 think you got it right this time. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics And don’t forget to get out and enjoy better weather — you have lots to choose from this weekend: attend the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, Friday through Sunday. Or come down­ town Hastings Thursday, Friday and Saturday and enjoy great entertainment during this year’s annual jazz festival, or if you like the out-of-doors you’ll enjoy the annual Woodpecker Festival in Middleville Saturday. Lots to do for you and your family — enjoy Barry County! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — Page 5 Lawmakers need to step up tobacco prevention, treatment Alcohol Awareness Month should be every month To the editor: April is Alcohol Awareness Month, but awareness of the problems that the misuse and abuse of alcohol can cause should be a year-round campaign. Nationally, statewide, and right here in Barry County, alcohol is the main reason that people seek treatment for substance use dis­ orders. Overconsumption of alcohol changes how we think, feel, make decisions, behave, and act. Underage drinking is a leading cause of problems for young people, and, it’s ille­ gal. When teenagers drink, they increase their risk for developing substance use disor­ ders in their future years, including alcohol abuse and alcohol dependency. Because I believe in the power of preven­ tion and address it as coordinator of the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, I have a few simple ideas to help us all become more aware of alcohol’s dangers: First, if alcohol is causing problems for you or your loved ones, T encourage you to seek help. Make a phone call and ask for help. Services are available here locally at Barry County Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at 269-948-8041. Treatment works. Second, in this season of graduations, proms, barbecues, and celebration, let’s do our part to keep youth-focused events free of alcohol. If adults and youth are present at events, and alcohol is being served, please monitor the alcohol and restrict youth access. Remember, an adult who provides alcohol to a minor is breaking the law. Third, talk to the young people in your life about alcohol. It can be confusing to kids to hear “Don’t drink” when the use of alcohol is fairly common place. The conversation with our children about alcohol and underage drinking requires some skills and tips that can be accessed at www.samhsa.gov/underagedrinking; <http://www.samhsa.gov/underagedrinking; www.talksooner.org; <http://www.talksooner.org; and www.barrycountysatf.com. Lastly, get outside and enjoy April. Take a walk, ride your bike, play catch. Do some­ thing with the young people in your life. Just being present and involved is the biggest pro­ tective factor in preventing alcohol misuse in our children’s lives. Liz Lenz Hastings (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. ( Know Your Legislators: j Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov To the editor: Tobacco use is the leading cause of pre­ ventable death in Michigan. In order to save lives, we need to assist current smokers in quitting and prevent youth from starting. Research has proven that strategies such as tobacco prevention programming, cost reduc­ tions for treatment and increased excise taxes saves lives. According to the American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control 2014 Michigan Report Card, total funding for Michigan tobacco control programs in 2014 was $4.7 million, only 3.9 percent of the $121 million minimum that The Centers for Disease Control recommends. According to the CDC, nearly 9 out of 10 smokers started smoking by age 18. In Barry County, according to the 2012 Michigan Profile for Healthy Youth, 21.9 percent of 11th grade students reported using tobacco in the past 30 days. As a resident of Barry County, and a member of the Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition, this is a con­ cern to me. Michigan’s leaders should make it a top priority to reduce tobacco use by increasing funding for tobacco prevention, increasing access to affordable tobacco treatments increasing the excise tax on cigarettes. The Michigan Tobacco Quitline at 800QUIT-NOW is a great resource for people who want support and services to quit smok­ ing. Let your lawmakers know that you care about our state and our children. Support efforts to increase funding for tobacco pre­ vention programs, affordable tobacco treat­ ments and the excise tax on tobacco products. Jessica Howell, Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Ease tax burden Aug. 5 To the editor: Voters should cast a “no” vote on all upcoming millage requests. I’m voting no because we must stop this tax and spend mad­ ness. As government keeps finding new ways to tax and to spend, how long will it be before we’re all taxed right out of our homes and of what we own? As property values go down and taxes go up, our homes are going to be worthless. As a homeowner and a taxpayer, I want no more of liberals wasting our money. I hope people don’t forget to vote Aug. 5 and to say “no” to all millages. We need to send our representatives a message, no more over taxing. Elden Shellenbarger, Hastings SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Expert answers questions about benefits, address changes, new cards My neighbor said my kids, 8 and 15, might be eligible for survivors’ benefits since their mother died. Are they? Maybe. Their mother must have worked and earned the required number of Social Security credits. If she did, both you and your children may be eligible for benefits. Apply promptly for survivors benefits because bene­ fits are generally retroactive only up to six months. You can apply “by calling Social Security’s toll-free number, 800-772-1213, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. People who are deaf or hard of hear­ ing may call our toll-free TTY number, 800­ 325-0778. For more information, read our publication Survivors Benefits available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. I’m expecting a baby this June. What do I need to do to get a Social Security number for my baby? . Apply for a number at the hospital when you apply for yotir baby’s, birth certificate. The state agency that issues birth certificates will share your child’s information with us, and we will mail the Social Security card to you. You can learn more about the Social Security number and card by reading our online publication on the subject, available at www. socialsecurity, gov/pubs. No. Your disability benefits will continue as long as your medical condition has not improved and you remain unable to work. Your case will be reviewed at regular inter­ vals to determine whether you still are dis­ abled. If you are receiving disability benefits when you reach full retirement age, we will automatically convert them to retirement ben­ efits, without a change in your payment amount. For all your disability questions, read our publication Disability Benefits, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. My mother receives Supplemental Security Income benefits. She may have to enter a nursing home later this year. How does this affect her SSI benefits? Moving to a nursing home can affect your mother’s SSI benefits, but it depends on the type of facility. In some cases, the SSI pay­ ment may be reduced or stopped. Whenever your mother enters or leaves a nursing home, assisted living facility, hospital, skilled nurs­ ing facility or any other kind of institution, you must tell Social Security. Call Social Security’s toll free number, 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325-0778). We can answer specif­ ic questions and provide free interpreter serv­ ices from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. We also provide information by auto­ mated phone service 24 hours a day. If you receive SSI payments, Social Security needs your correct mailing address to send you notices and other correspondence about your benefits, even if you receive your benefits by direct deposit. As an SSI recipient, you must report any change in living arrange­ ments or address by calling our toll-free num­ ber, 800-772-1213, or by visiting a local office. If you do not notify us in a timely man­ ner, you could end up receiving an incorrect payment. It’s important that you report changes timely since some changes can affect your benefit amount. My uncle is interested in the Medicare Part D prescription help, but he has about $10,000 in the bank. Would he still be eligible? Based on his resources, yes. However, there are other factors to consider. This year a person’s total resources are, in most cases, limited to $13,440 (or $26,860 if married and living with spouse) to qualify for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. Resources include the value of the items he owns, such as real estate (other than the place you live), cash, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, and retirement accounts like IRAs or 401(k) accounts. There are exceptions. To learn more, go to www.socialsecurity.gov. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist How long does it take to complete the for West Michigan. You may write her clo online application for retirement benefits? I receive Supplemental Security Income Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp It can take as little as 15 minutes to com­ benefits. How do I notify Social Security that St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email plete the online application. In most cases, I have changed my address? to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. once your application is submitted electroni­ cally, you’re done. There are no forms to sign, and usually no documentation is required. Local, home town Social Security will process your application service. Backed by and contact you if any further information is Big City resources needed. You do not have to drive to a local FINANCIAL/LLC Social Security office or wait for an appoint­ Jeffrey A. Keessen, AIF® ment with a Social Security representative. To, Robin M. Welton retire online, go to David M. Muilenberg, CLU, ChFC®, AIF® www.socialsecurity.gov/retireonline. Discovery (269) 948-9969 State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our website www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: One in three Michigan children is overweight or obese, a five-fold increase in the past 35 years. Michigan legislators are now considering a bill that would establish minimum physical education requirements for schools. Many argue the problem needs to be addressed in the home rather than in school. What do you think? 21% 5% 68% 5% In the home In school Both Other For this week: A New Jersey woman is suing the state of New Jersey for rejecting her “8THEIST” vanity license plate request, citing a violation of her right to free speech. Should the 10 mil­ lion vanity plate holders in America be held to a state agency “decency” standard in similar requests? □ □ Yes No My husband doesn’t have enough work credits to qualify for Social Security retire­ ment benefits. Can he qualify on my record? A spouse receives one-half of the retired worker’s full benefit unless the spouse begins collecting benefits before full retirement age. If the spouse begins collecting benefits before full retirement age, the amount of the spouse’s benefit is reduced by a percentage based on the number of months before he or she receives full retirement age. You can learn more by reading our online publication, Retirement Benefits, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. / I currently receive Social Security disabili­ ty benefits. I now have a second serious dis­ ability. Can my monthly benefit amount be increased? No. Your Social Security disability benefit amount is based on the amount of your life­ time earnings before your disability began and not the number of disabling conditions or illnesses you may have. For more informa­ tion, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. Is there a time limit on how long I can col­ lect Social Security disability benefits? Call any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 525 W. Apple St. Hastings, MI 49058 www.discoveryfinancialllc.com David M. Muilenbeig CLU, ChFC*, AIF® Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FfNRA/SIPC Now Hiring Experienced Loan Processors Hastings City Bank, one of "West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For", is currently seeking an experienced commercial loan processor and an experienced mortgage loan processor. Candidates must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent­ associate degree or college preferred. 3+ years of banking experience and prior processing experience required. 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Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 ■ Theater is on comer of Main and Washington • (across from Hastings City Bank) • • • •» See us on Facebook The Revue (Nashville Theatre Group) and The Revue (Children’s Theatre) • �Page 6 — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77586395 Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. sM-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10: 45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun-days - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. “Strenghtening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m., age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9: 30 a.m. A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, April 27, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00; 9:30 Sunday School. April 27 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. April 28 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http:// www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services through Palm Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:00 a.m. United Worship Service; 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Time; 6:00 p.m. Youth Group. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at wwwffirLtchurchhas.t.ings.._Qrg and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. Hums PrSsSS AMWKWtfflF 1401 N. Broadway 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-2471 Hastings 945-4700 HASTINGS, MI- Elmer Martin Allen, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2014. He was proceeded in death by his mother, Erma; his beloved wife, Peggy and his nieces, Lori Liebhauser and Chris Bennet. He is survived by his nieces, Terrie Clemens, Beckie Harwood and Pam Liebhauser. Elmer was from Grayling. He was a logger and a machinist who worked at Middleville Tool & Die and IMF, Inc. He liked to attend TVC Church until he lost his sight. Elmer spent his last 13 years with his best friend Sharon Rysdam, fishing and telling stories. Elmer was cremated and a memorial serv­ ice was held by and at the apartment complex where he lived for 25 years. The memorial was held Saturday, April 19 in front of the brown building at Pioneer Apartments. 2106 S. M-37 Hwy, Hastings. 616-893-4414. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES churches and these local businesses: Hastings BROWNSVILLE, TX - Harley Selden Marsh, age 73, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 11, 2014 at his home in Brownsville, TX. He was bom in Traverse City, MI on July 22, 1940 to Robert and Vera (Zimmerman) Marsh, who preceded him in death. Harley was a 1958 graduate of North Muskegon High School and then joined the Navy in March of 1959. Harley and Mary (Flora) were married on December 26, 1959 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2009. They spent two years in Newfoundland, while Harley was in the Navy and a year in Pensacola, FL aboard the aircraft carrier USS Antietam. After that they spent three years in Key West, FL during the Cuban Crisis. He was a Petty Officer 3rd Class on his discharge from the Navy on March 1965. Harley and Mary then made their home in Hastings, until their retirement in July 1998. He was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings from 1965-1980, then was employed at J.M. Fauver from 1980-1998 until his retirement. Harley and Mary then traveled full time in their motorhome, where they met many, many people whom they still call friends. They retired to Winter Haven Resort, in Brownsville, TX where they made their home and are members of St. Luke’s Parish. Harley was a life member of The Grand Valley Cap N’ Ballers Muzzle Loading Gun Club and a member of the NRA. Harley was an avid gun enthusiast and had a vast knowl­ edge of any kind of firearm. Harley made a point on a daily basis to make others smile with a friendly hello or a wave from his golf cart; but usually, a joke or a tail-tale to get people to laugh. After his retirement, Harley was employed by the Burton Company here in Brownsville, where he worked part-time as a hydraulic specialist since 2008. Harley is survived by his wife, Mary; his little Chihuahua “Penny”; his son, Andrew Robert Marsh of Santa Monica, California; a daughter, Becky Anne Nield of Tracy’s Landing, MD; and five grandchildren, Kadija, Alhaji, Sidney, Marley and Laila Shaw, all of Tracy’s Landing, MD. At Harley’s request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Memorials may be made to The Shriners or Paws-WithA-Cause. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH provided by The Hastings Banner, the 102 Cook Memorial celebration of life for Kathryn Estella Mix at Barry Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 1 to 4 p.m. Entrance on Center Street. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. This information on worship service is 945-9541 BOSLEY Flexfab Harley Selden Marsh LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; Kathryn Estella Mix 1351 North M-43 Hwy. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings Hastings 945-9554 945-3429 DELTON, MI - Robert S. Osborne, of Delton, passed away April 18, 2014; at his home. Bob was bom July 12, 1926, in Hastings, the son of Laurence and Jennie (Mullen) Osborne. A 1944 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, Bob enlisted in the United States Army following graduation and served in World War II, where he was stationed in Okinawa. A farmer all of his life, Bob worked nights at Kellogg, retiring in 1986, and he also drove school bus for 32 years. A member of the Faith United Methodist Church, Bob was Grand Marshall in the Delton Founders Day Parade, an inductee into the Farmers Hall of Fame, a member of the American Legion Post 484, the 25 year club at Kellogg, and the Bernard Historical Society. On September 11, 1948, Bob married the love of his life, Iva Belson, who survives. Other members of his family include their children, Kenneth (Kelly) Osborne, Diana (Tom) Gilmer, Larry (Vai) Osborne, and Donnie (Denise) Osborne; a brother, Richard (Jean) Osborne; a sister, Ramona Chamberlin; a sister-in-law, Betty Belson; 13 grandchildren, 12 and two on the way great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kenneth; and brothers-in-law, Archie and George Belson and Robert Chamberlin. Bob’s funeral service was conducted, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Faith United Methodist Church, Pastor Brian Bunch offici­ ating. Burial took place in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Society or Barry County 4 H will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence mes­ sage for Bob's family. Arrangements made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. MIDDLEVILLE, MI - David Paul Newman, age 72, of Middleville, passed from this life to the next on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, ending a long battle with COPD. David was bom on August 6,1941, the eld­ est of six children, to Paul and Betty Newman. He spent his growing up years at Barlow Lake and attended ThornappleKellogg Schools. He married Carolyn Wierenga on May 26, 1961 David worked for the Middleville Police Department, Barry County Sheriff Department and was a builder by trade. Health issues forced an early retirement which afforded David time to concentrate on two areas of great importance to him - fami­ ly and community. He served on the Middleville Village Council, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. He was on the original board of Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation Commission and was an integral part of a group that coordi­ nated the initial development of the Paul Henry Trail in downtown Middleville. He was also an active member of the Village Players of Middleville, designing and build­ ing numerous sets. David often ran daycare and taxi service for his grandchildren as well as attended many sporting events and concerts as he encouraged them in all they pursued. His children, grandchildren and great grand chil­ dren were the source of much joy and pride in his life. . David was a man of quiet faith who trusted in his salvation through Jesus Christ. He always put others before him and taught the same. He reminded those around him, up until the end, to remember to be good neigh­ bors. David leaves to cherish his memory, and continue legacy, his wife, Carolyn; children, Rhonda (Tim) Van Polen and Troy David Newman; grandchildren, Amanda (Corey Clemons), Micheal David (Melissa) and Nathan Fisk, Tylor David, Brooke, Alexis and Emma Newman, Sydney and Trevor Van Polen; great grandchildren, Mali, Ethan and Kieran; brothers John (Chary 1), Mark and Paul (Cindy) Newman; sister, Joy (Jim) Myers; sisters-in-law, Kathleen McKerchie and Margaret (Ken) VanDenBerg; brother-in­ law, Gary (Mary) Wierenga; many nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his moth­ er and father; a brother, Daniel; mother and father-in-law, Gerrit and Gerarda Wierenga. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Adam Barr, will be held Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 11a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Beeler-Gores Funeral Home. . Memorial contributions are suggested to Pennock Hospice or Middleville United Methodist Church. Please visit www.beeler-goresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for David's family. Joyce Rohde BOYNTON BEACH, FL - Joyce Rohde, age 89, passed away on April 16, 2014 in Boynton Beach, FL. She was bom in Fort Atkinson, WI on May 19, 1924. Joyce was preceded in death by her hus­ band of 68 years Robert Rohde. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Rohde of Boynton Beach, FL; a son, Stephen [Helen] Rohde of Potomac, MT; a son, Richard [Gaye] Rohde of Lake Worth, FL and a granddaughter, Karli Lathrop McAlees [Jon] of Santa Monica, CA. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs President • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Frederic Jacobs Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Vice President Jennie Yonker Bonnie Rapp • NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Fran Faverman Bonnie Mattson Sandra Ponsetto Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — Page 7 RACES, continued from page 1 All county voters will be asked for their direction on three millage renewal proposals.' The Barry County Transit System is request­ ing a .2481-mill, 10-year renewal of its exist­ ing operational millage. The Commission on Aging is seeking a similar renewal of its .4907-mill, 10-year millage. The Central Dispatch/E911 agency is asking voters for a renewal of its .9816-mill operating millage for a period of five years. All three millages have been reduced in accordance with the Headlee Amendment over the years since their original passage. The millages were established at .25 mills for the transit system, .5 mills for the Commission on Aging, and 1 mill for Central Dispatch/E911. Voters in six of the county’s 16 townships will be electing candidates to fill partial terms created by officials leaving office before their elected terms ended. In two of those town­ ships, the partial terms are being contested. In Thomapple Township, Ross DeMaagd and Austin Tumes are running as Republicans for a vacated trustee position. In Yankee Springs, Michael Scott Cunningham, Roger Rottschafer, and Shanon VandenBerg will be appearing on the Republican ballot for one open partial-term position. In Baltimore Township, Cheri Baker is unopposed in a Republican bid to fill a partial term as treasurer. Similarly, Gerard Ypma will face no opposition as a Democrat for an open partial term as trustee. Neither will face oppo­ sition from the other party in the November election. In Castleton Township, Marcia Scramlin is running as the lone Republican to fill a partial term as clerk. With no Democratic filing, Scramlin will be unopposed in November. In Rutland Charter Township, Republican Sandra James is running unopposed to fill an open partial term as a trustee. In Prairieville, three partial terms are open on the parks and recreation board. James Steven Adams and Scott Kuebler are running as Republicans. Robert Egelkraut has filed as a Democrat. Nearly all of the county’s township voters will be electing precinct delegates, and, except in the case of Irving Township, all will be unopposed. For six open positions in the township’s Precinct 2, seven Republicans have registered. April Ogrodzinski, Elizabeth Ogrodzinski, Martin Ogrodzinski Sr., Joel Hamilton, Lori Hamilton, Ananda Jenkins, and Craig Jenkins will be vying for the open spots. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST 4: K 10 9 8 V: 6 4 ♦: 10 7 3 A874 4: Q63 V: J 10 7 2 ♦: A Q 9 8 K2 eaST SOUTH: 4: J 5 4 V: K Q 9 5 ♦: J5 42 10 5 4: A72 V:A8 3 ♦:K6 4*: Q J 9 6 3 Dealer: West Vulnerable: North/South Lead: 44 North East . West Pass Pass Pass South -fitt; •' -£ ---.‘A- fsS If 2NT Pass Pass Pass Pass 2# 3NT Allegan, Barry teens joining forces for ‘good’ Friday The Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force and its Youth Leadership Workgroup, along with the Allegan Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and their Pro Youth Team, will host the fifth annual Youth Leadership Summit Friday, April 25. Gun Lake Community Church, in Wayland, will welcome more than 300 students from 12 Allegan and Barry County high schools to the day-long event. The 2014 Allegan Barry Youth Summit is planned, organized and conducted by the stu­ dents and will focus on promoting positive youth actions to prevent risk behaviors, such as underage drinking, bullying and other issues, said Liz Lenz, SATF coordinator. Youth planners have chosen the theme of this year’s summit to be “Fly Your Own Flag — Be a Force for Good.” “This year’s Youth Leadership Summit has been planned by an incredible group of young people from both counties,” Lenz said. “They have been working since November 2013 to make this happen.” Nikki Barth, substance abuse prevention specialist with Allegan County Community Mental Health, said she is looking forward to seeing the results of this project. “This is the first year for both counties to work together to host a combined youth sum­ mit, and we are celebrating ‘joining forces for good.’” During the summit, students from both counties will interact while attending work­ shops focusing on positive leadership, out­ looks and actions to help inspire their peers to do the same. “The Allegan Barry Youth Summit allows us as teens to work together for positive action,” said Carley Dole, a junior at Thomapple Kellogg High School. “Our hope is to raise awareness of the need for change while focusing on the positive. Planning the youth summit has been a great experience for me,” said Terra Fox, a Delton Kellogg High School junior. “I’m excited to meet new people and see over 300 positive youth in one place on one day,” said Justin Sydloski, a Thornapple Kellogg sophomore. “The theme of the 2014 Allegan Barry Youth Summit will continue throughout the school year and summer as students return to their own schools and work with their peers to create messages promoting positive deci­ sions,” said Suzannah Lenz, a Hastings High School senior. “We were really fortunate to have such great sponsors, including the Allegan Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Youth Advisory Council of the Barry Community Foundation, Hungry Howie’s Pizza, and Gun Lake Community Church,” said Steven Kopf, senior at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Both the Allegan Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force work in their respective communities to prevent youth sub­ stance use. Both coalitions have been award­ ed status as Drug-Free Communities and will continue to work together to strengthen pre­ vention efforts in the region. For further information, call Liz Lenz, 269-948-4200, or email llenz@bccmha.org. World Labyrinth Day to be observed locally by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Two local residents are participating and inviting the public to join them in celebration of World Labyrinth Day Saturday, May 3. Julie Moore of Hastings and Kay Stolsonburg of Middleville have constructed medieval-style labyrinths on the lawns at their homes. The labyrinth is of ancient Greek origin, often constructed in a maze pattern and used by mysticjh ukers to achieve a eon- ; templative state. Walks on the Shepherd’s Race Labyrinth, located at 302 W. Green St. in Hastings, will be hosted by Moore. Walks on a Chartres­ . style Labyrinth, located at 1242 Lynn Drive near Payne Lake, will be hosted by builder Stolsonburg. The public is welcome to walk one or both labyrinths May 3 from noon to 4 p.m. The idea of World Labyrinth Day is to "Walk as One at 1,” creating a wave of labyrinth walk­ ers around the world. For more information on World Labyrinth Day, visit http://labyrinthsociety.org/worldlabyrinth-day. Vickerys to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Doug and Sharon (Naylor) Vickery were married April 18, 1964 at Cedar Creek Bible Church, Delton, Mich. They made their home in Hastings where they raised their two sons, the late Todd Vickery and Steve (Tracey) Vickery. They have two granddaughters, Le’ Titia and Liana Vickery. May-Converse Paul and Christina May are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Danielle Marie to Nicholas Robert, son of Charles R. and Pamela Converse of Hastings. Danielle is a home school graduate and is employed as a pharmacy technician with Hastings Walmart. Nicholas is a graduate of Kellogg Community College Police Academy and is employed with Walmart as a Assett Protectionist. The couple are planning an October 11, 2014 wedding. , BIRCH FALLS Captain M. North stared gloomily out of his condo sunroom. There was no sun to enjoy on this 15th day of April, Tax Day. There was a layer of snow on the hillside, and all Captain North could think of was what a cruel trick this was for the middle of April. “It is the ‘Winter of our discontent,”’ he muttered to himself. “How could this happen on my vacation?” Even the bluebirds had disappeared waiting for a nicer day to choose a nesting box for this season. “This is just not fair,” he muttered again. Just then the phone rang. Captain North, relieved to be taken out of his melancholic wan­ derings, answered on the second ring. “Yes, this is Captain North. This is the Wonder Storage Company? You have some good news and some bad news for me? Oh, dear.” Here, Captain North found a soft recliner to brave the news from the Wonder Storage Company. “Yes, I have stored my boat with you again this year. Yes, it is called the Barry County Bridge Barge.” There was a long pause then as the Captain listened. The good news was that no one had been hurt when the snow had collapsed on the stored boats at the Wonder Storage Company. The bad news, of course, was that the Barry County Bridge Barge had not been so lucky. Captain North needed to plan on visiting the Wonder Storage Company in the morn­ ing. Thoroughly discouraged now, Captain North sought solace in the bridge hand of the day. The North/South team had found themselves in a 3NT contract after a straightforward bid­ ding sequence. North was the declarer, and South prepared to table his cards. With enough high card points for game, this could be a fun hand to follow along. Perhaps he would forget about his troubles for a bit. What could be worse? Snow? Taxes? A crushed boat? The Captain could not even decide. He turned his attention to the cards instead. The Captain looked at the certain winners in the North hand and then in the South hand. It appeared that there Were five certain winners: The A4, the AV, and the top three diamonds would provide five winners, but the other tricks would have to be promoted. North as declar­ er would have to be extra sharp to do well on this hand. East led the 44 as her lead, and her partner West won the first trick with the K4. West returned a spade and the trick was won in the South with the A4. Here North’s plan of set­ ting up the club suit was put into play immediately. North called for a small club toward his K4*. The won the trick, and North continued the club suit with his final club toward the clubs in the dummy. The A# in the West won the trick taking the Q# from the board. West continued a spade lead, and it was won in the North with the Q4. Next the diamond lead to the K4 scored another trick for North/South. In the dummy, North called for the J4*, the 94*, and the 64* all winning tricks for them. A small diamond to the A4 in the North fol­ lowed by the Q4 gave them two more tricks. The J4 from the East hand had fallen under the Q4. That promoted the last good diamond, the 74 for their tenth trick. The final trick for the hand was the winning AV for a total of eleven tricks taken. Captain North gave a contented sigh as he looked over the play of the hand. “Well done, North and South, to make two overtricks and a 660 point game.” Out of the 32 tables that had played these same cards, only 8 North/South teams had managed to not only make the con­ tract but to take two overtricks for an astounding 89.9% success rate. Making one overtrick had been a good score as well with a 55.9% score, but those teams that just made the con­ tract of 3NT only scored a 23.5% score, a very bad score indeed. Captain North smiled and softly muttered aloud. “Things are not so bad after all. The snow will go away. Tax day is only one day a year. The sun will come out, and tomorrow I will go inspect the Barry County Bridge Barge. ‘Hope Springs Eternal in the Human Breast.’” Captain North wandered back to the sunroom and sat down. The bluebirds were back trying to decide which nesting box they wanted to use this year. 1781 S. M37 • (269) 275-5172 We’re open and Jerry’s bored! NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 22, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77586398 TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 We deliver mulch, stone and landscaping dirt CM 1 M-F 8:30-6:00; Sat. 8:00-5:00 k CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REAL ESTATE AGENT/BROKER The City of Hastings is accepting sealed bids from qualified realtors/brokers to list and sell the vacant City-owned commercial prop­ erties as the Court Street PUD. Specifications are available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at the above address until 5:00 PM on Friday, May 16, 2014. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factor considered. All requests for Proposal must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “RFP - Real Estate Agent/Broker, May 16, 2014, and your company’s name.” 77586459 Jeff Mansfield CityManager THE STARS ARE ALL HERE BUDDY GUY WITH SPECIAL GUEST QUINN SULLIVAN Bridge Notes: Another Learn Bridge in a Day? Seminar is planned for Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center. A five-hour seminar is planned for those who have always wanted to learn bridge, or for those who want to review and investigate the latest changes in the bridge world. If interested, sign up at the Community Education office by calling 269 948-4414. SATURDAY, JUNE 14 It is unbelievable that 10 years have passed, for the time has flown by so very fast and the love and memories will always last. sjc (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) THE BAND PERRY-SATURDAY, JULY 5 TICKETS ON SALE NOW VI®0Fon- for the son you left behind wonders so much: People move on as the years go by, Available at FireKeepersCasinoHotelcom, by calling 877.FKG8777 or atthe . /. FireKeepers Box Office. • : GET YOUR You are talked about often and missed very much, but our tears still flow and we still ask why. FIREKEEPERS CASINO* HOTEL BATTLE CREEK | [-94to Exit 104 | 11177 Michigan Avenue I Battle Creek, Ml 49014 k Must be 21. Management reserves all rights. But your legacy will never die. Always loved & never forgotten, Your loving family �Page 8 — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner JlcJee (NUeAAa, Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES by Elaine Garlock The museum will be open this weekend on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instead of exhibit items, there will be goods for sale and garage sale items. Lots of merchandise will fill the tables and racks. The following weekend in May will feature the annual Spring Into the Past museum tour when more than 20 museums will be open with no admission charge. There are new brochures with maps for Ionia, Barry, Kent and Montcalm counties. The annual CROP Walk will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. Several churches are send­ ing walkers who have secured pledges. A quarter of the funds collected will be returned to the Lakewood community services for local use. The route is on village streets. With a return of genuine spring weather we are seeing a few daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, and new leaves on flowering bushes. Tulips are starting to show budding on the early vari­ eties. The board of the local historical society met on Monday evening. Plans are in place for the spring rummage sale, visits from a spring tour, a cemetery walk in May, the mil­ itary tribute in May, the Grand Marshal Reception on June 25, Alumni Day, an ice cream social also in June, Depot Day on July 26. Electricity will be run to the Hosford House. Lola Haller was the guest of honor at a luncheon yesterday in Grand Rapids, with many of the church friends present. This was a postponed event from an earlier week. The occasion was to recognize the many contribu­ tions she makes to the Women’s Fellowship and her dedication as church organist. Bruce and Janet Garlock, of Big Rapids, were overnight guests of his mother on Saturday after their return from Tampa where they had attended two hockey games between son Brian’s team, for which he is videograph­ er and Montana. During their stay they attended church services, ate Sunday dinner with the Michael and Karen Morse family of Galesburg and enjoyed visits from six Barcroft family members. The Barcrofts had earlier visited Carl Barcroft at Pennock Hospital. He has since been moved to Thomapple Manor. The former Hansbarger-Vela house on Fourth Avenue has been sold to a man who plans to make repairs and improvements. Ed and Bonnie Leak have returned from Arizona. John and Andrea Gatner are back from Florida. Rubble from the farm house on Martin Road at Brown Road has been moved to the bam area and the site is leveled. Also the next house north has been leveled. These are in the Lettinga/Shellenbarger neighborhood. Also the Brown school building on Usbome Road has disappeared except for the chimney. Turn your retirement ‘vision’ into reality Retirement can be an exciting, active time of your life. But if you’re going to get the full benefits from your retirement years — which could last two, or even three, decades — you’ll need to have a vision for what you want to do. And to transform this vision into reali­ ty, you’ll need to take a “holistic” approach — one that involves a financial strategy, clear communications with family members and an awareness of the challenges that may stand in your way. To articulate and achieve your vision, ask yourself a series of questions, such as the fol­ lowing: • What do I want to do? When you retire, do you plan on traveling around the world? Purchasing a vacation home? Pursuing your hobbies? Or maybe you’re even thinking of opening a small business. Clearly, you have many options — and you’ll need to be aware that some choices are going to be more costly than others. If you can identify how you want to spend your retirement years and then put a “price tag” on your goal — or at least come up with a pretty good estimate of how much money you’ll need each year — you can then create an appropriate investment strategy. Such a strategy will include both your need for growth —- during your pre-retirement and retirement years — and your need for income, especially during your retirement years. Your investment strategy will also need to be based on your risk tolerance, family situation and time horizon — how many years you have until your retirement. • What “roadblocks” might I encounter? As you work to achieve your retirement vision, you may well encounter some “road­ blocks” along the way. One significant road- ^Diiring the past four years, I have distrib­ uted 63,908 bookmarks to local schools and libraries. Forty-five schools have partnered with my office to promote March is Reading Month, as well as 14 libraries. I have visited with nearly 1,000 students this year, alone. We know that reading skills are an integral part of a child’s education, so I have chal­ lenged myself to continue working on ensur­ ing the kids of this community are interested in reading. If you see a Millie the bear cub bookmark at your local library, or your child brings one home from school, you will notice that they just say “reading month” instead of “March is Reading Month.” Even though March is nationally recognized as reading month, I believe reading is something that should be highlighted every month of every year. So please read to the kids in your life and encourage them to pick up books on their own to bring their imaginations to life. 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So in 2012,1 tried the idea of creating photo posters featuring local canine celebrity, Lass’ay Quinn while reading Lassie. In 2013, I upped the ante by creating posters featuring Cosmo the bobcat, and then surprised the kids at reading visits by bringing Cosmo to the schools with me. This year, Millie the bear cub joined me for the school visits and was a huge hit. All of the animal visits were tied in with books about that animal and centered on the theme “Bring your imagination to life.” block is the amount of health care expenses you might face during retirement. Many peo­ ple think Medicare will cover everything, but that’s not the case — in fact, you could easily spend a few thousand dollars each year, out of pocket, for health care costs. And since these costs typically rise as you move further into retirement, you’ll need a reasonable portion of your assets to be allocated to investments with the potential for rising income. Even beyond normal health care costs, though, you’ll need to be aware that you could even­ tually need some type of long-term care, such as a stay in a nursing home or assistance from a home health aide. These costs can be enor­ mous; to cope with them, you need to prepare well ahead of time, so you may want to con­ sult with your financial advisor for possible solutions. • How can I protect my family? Your retire­ ment vision can’t just involve yourself, or even just yourself and your spouse. To fully enjoy your retirement years, you’ll want to know that you are helping to protect your grown children from financial and emotional burdens that could fall on them should you become incapacitated in some way. Among the steps you might consider taking is estab­ lishing a durable power of attorney, which allows you to appoint an agent to manage your financial affairs, make health care deci­ sions or conduct other business for you during your incapacitation. Consult with your legal advisor about creating a durable power of attorney. You will find that having your retirement vision come to fruition can be a great feeling. So, do whatever it takes to make it happen. This article was written by Edward Jones KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE BARRY COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2999 McKeown Rd (Intersect with M-79) Hastings, Michigan Monday, April 28, 2014 from 6:30 - 8:00pm Changes proposed for nutrition labels by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters While I have been dinking around for months, trying to lose five pounds, two of my friends have gotten serious about weight loss. Each of them is down 50 pounds. I’m pleased for them, of course, and truly impressed by their accomplish­ ments. Successfully combatting extra weight or obesity is one of the best things people can do for their health. It can help everything from joint pain to heart func­ tion, from type 2 diabetes to certain aspects of mental health. But it’s not always easy to know what we should eat. How many calories are in a slice of pizza or a baked potato? Is it better to reach for an apple or a banana as a snack — or does it make any difference? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is the branch of the government that over­ sees the labeling of packaged foods in our country. A great deal of processed food is eaten in the U.S., so labels are one key to trying to improve public health. Recently the FDA opened a public comment period on proposed changes to its Nutrition Facts Label. The label, introduced 20 years ago, is up for a full makeover. Here’s an overview of what’s likely to change. • Larger bold lines that tell you the num­ ber of calories in a serving and the number of servings per container. This information is on the old labels, but it will jump out at you on the proposed new labels. The idea is that we should be clearly told which foods pack a lot of calories. • Modifying certain serving sizes to be more in keeping with what people really eat and drink these days. A 20-ounce bottle of soda pop, for example, which is often consumed by one individual all in one go, should be labeled as one serving and the calorie count for it declared clearly on the label. • The new labels will disclose “added sugars” in the package of food. Many nutri­ tionists recommend we eat fewer calories from added sugars. Some food is naturally sweet, of course, but adding sugars to foods can needlessly increase their calorie con­ tent. • The proposed changes to the labels also include information about vitamin D and potassium. These two items have been declared “nutrients of public health signifi­ cance.” Iron and calcium contents will con­ tinue to be required to be listed. Vitamins A and C are to be optional. • Dropping “Calories from fat” in favor of just the breakdown on where the fat is coming from (saturated fat and trans fat). The reason for this change is that many researchers believe the type of fat you eat is more important than the total amount. Some of the changes being offered in the new labels should make it easier to under­ stand whether you really want to eat those crackers. Maybe that will help me make better choices that can get me to shed my unwant­ ed five pounds. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. This is a chance to: Totally updated, beautiful, lakefront home sits on 146' of frontage. 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For showing, call (269) 945-4776. view the current curriculum explore the room visit with the teacher & principal learn about our low student/teacher ratio At Barry County Christian School our mission is to provide a Biblically-sound education in a nurturing environment which pro­ motes spiritual, academic, and personal excellence and prepares students to serve God in society. website: www.bccsk12.com phone: 269-948-2451 See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES < Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896. part X It rained a little last night, and this morning then it cleared off. About 3 o’clock this after­ noon Mattie Slawson came after me, here to Nettie’s. Then I came home with them. Mrs. Bugbee got a pail of water. Then Arthur Turrell came here and staid 2 hours tonight. Edith and Doda Brandstetter here. Last night I saw Ora Waggles go by with Homer Flowers to work for him. Somebody left me 2 dozen of eggs in a pail a hanging on my pump spout. I think it was Sarah Silcox. Monday, April 20 Mattie Slawson began to work here this morning. She is a washing today. I went up town with Mrs. Carpenter. I got a hinge for my screen door of Mort Jones, 10 cts. and a dollars worth of light brought sugar of John Cairns 18 cts. and 3 1/2 yds. of oil cloth for my floor of Cairns, $2.25 and a paper of tacks 10 cts. and seven bars of Bunnie soap. I got a big dipper to Mort Jone’s 25 cts. and a gran­ ite basin 25 cts. and a calico dress already made to Cairns $1.00. Dock here and paid me 20.67 cts. for oats, hay, and stuff that he and Temples got of me. It is a raining this forenoon like fury. I went in to see Eva today. Will Havins drew me a load of wood. George and Willie here. Frances sent me a pail of nice ham already fried. Willie fixed up a pole to hang my carpet on to whip it and they fixed my coal bin. John Brigham here tonight. Mattie washed today. It rained a little this afternoon. Mrs. Carpenter here today. Mrs. Moses Shultz died today. Tuesday, April 21 It is a lot cooler today. I covered up my clematis vines. George Kern’s wife here. Leta and Lora and Dock Hyde here. I sent 25 cts. for myself and 25 cts. for Nettie to “Good and Reese” for pansy seeds and sent an order and I sent to John Lewis Childs one dollar for seed and got it registered and I sent to Burpees for 25 cts. worth of seeds. I got yeast foam 5 cts. and I got 8 papers of posy seed 55 cts., 2 pkt. of foreget-me-nots, 2 of pinks, 1 of sweet William, 1 of 4 o’clock, 1 of candytuft, 1 of coxcomb and I went to the cemetery and emptied the water out of the dishes so they would not break. It is so cold. Mattie Slawson went to the store with me. Will Havins drew me a load of wood. A big tornado in Ohio. Lots of buildings blown down and people killed. Wednesday, April 22 It is lots warmer today. Dock, Leta and Lora here. The girls went to school. Opal came with Dock then Nettie brought Rankin in the cab and Nettie went down to the black­ smith shop and got her garden rake mended and the braces to her cab. She and I took Opal and Rankin and went into the cemetery. I cleaned off William’s and Little Mary’s and Willie’s graves and raked all around it and Nettie cleaned and raked little Cleo’s all up. I have got to clean my Father’s, Mother’s and brother’s in a few days. [According to infor­ mation compiled by Ruth McMonigle and Sara Colburn and posted on the www.barry.migenweb.net website for Prairieville Cemetery, Cleo Hyde, daughter of George R. and-Nettie E., was bom in August 1890 and died August 1892. Willie Falk, like­ ly one of Hannah’s children, was bom in 1861 and died in 1864. A William J. Falk , bom in 1821, died in 1884. That may have been her ex-husband. An Ida Mae Falk, 1859-1862, is buried at Prairieville Cemetery, but no chil­ dren with the surname Falk, Merlau, Hyde or Collier are listed for years that would indicate “Little Mary.” Among Colliers buried in Prairieville are Phoebe, 1794-1871, perhaps Hannah’s mother; Richard, 1791-1864, possi­ bly Hannah’s father; and Tunis, 1825-1872, perhaps her brother.] Mattie cleaned the privy today and baked bread. Mrs. Bugbee here a few minutes. Maria Earl here, gave her some box elder trees, little ones. John Freeman here and got some oats to sow. He paid me 4.77 cent, 25 cts. a bushel. Mrs. Carpenter here. I went to her house and got her rake. Sarah Harthom is a cleaning house. Mrs. Bugbee is a helping here. Will Armstrong is a helping. Libbie Armstrong here. I gave her some cali­ coes for Phema, her girl in Milwaukee. Mrs. Moses Schultz burned today. Birdie Merlau here. George Merlau sent me a mess of dan­ delion greens. Thursday, April 23 It is a real cold day today. We kept a fire all day to keep warm and it rained a lot. Josie Loveland came and brought me my rose, Princess Bonnie, a very dark red, it cost 25 cts. She sent off and got a lot of rose bushes. I sat it out in a dish and I planted some coffee barries that John Cairns gave me. Leta and Lora came to school. Lora went home on foot and Leta staid all night with me. She went and got my mail for me. Hardy and Lottie Orr here. I let her take Mrs. Cole’s glass fruit can home. Mrs. Wilcox here. Mattie cooked our dandelion greens and she cleaned Art’s room over head, the wall. I sewed some embroidery on one of my shirts and a part of another. Friday, April 24 It is lots warmer again today. Leta, Lora here today. Blanch Higgins here. Jennie Richards here, and Leta and Lora. Luta Armstrong, Marne Brown, Mabie Cairns, Sarah Silcox and her man. She brought me some buttermilk. Mrs. Wilcox and Myrtle here. I gave her that little maple tree and some silver leaf and yarro. Some to Mrs. Cahill and some to Permilian Collier. Mattie Benson here. George Kern here. He brought me a bot­ tle of Burdock Blood Bitters. I paid him for two bottles and he brought me one bottle. I will have the other on Monday. Mattie Slawson finished cleaning. Art’s bedroom and the cellar way. I sewed the ending on one of my shirts and fixed and sowed my phlox drumorandie seed and sat out some pinks that Mrs. Wilcox brought me. I gave her some rib­ bon grass. I gave Mrs. Collier some blue vio­ lets and some to Mrs. Cahill. I took the things off my clematis and sat out some violets and sowed out a lot of stuff and sat out a lot of wild cucumbers and some raspberries. Nettie sent me some milk. I got a blue clematis for Nettie but Leta and Lora did not take it. They are having a missionary meeting tonight to the church. I paid Sarah Silcox for eggs to day 20 cts. (To be continued) Delton board mulls challenges to housing ‘The Shack’ on campus Hannah Falk, in the spring of 1896, like many people do still today, was sharing seeds and plants, taking inventory of what she had stored from the previous year, and buying new seeds. This image was from W.W. Barnard and Company, Chicago, shows the cover of the company’s 1896 catalog. (Smithsonian Institution) Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock,' or Dr. Hyde. Hannah recently parted ways with her “hired girl” Alzina Westover. She hires a new “girl” in this installment. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. **** Thursday, April 16 It is very warm today. Ann Jones here. I cleaned 6 windows today and swept the north porch and the bedroom porch and swept lots. I got a bottle of furniture polish 50 cts. Mr. Carpenter here a long time. Sarah Bailie here. I went with Mrs. Russell and Lucy Carpenter to Mort’s store and to Temple’s and to Blackman’s. I got a can of hulled com, 10 cts. of chocolates, 5 cts. in pepsin gum. Dr. Hyde brought me some maple sugar and some milk and got one quart milk to Mr. Smith’s 5 cts. Burt paid me 2 dollars for corn. Mrs. Carpenter washed for me and brought me my clothes home. Mrs. Lucy Hurd was burned today at Richland cemetery. Mrs. Blanchard burned today. Mrs. Russell mopped today. I got a letter from Mattie Slawson. She will come to work for me, so she said. Friday, April 17 It is a very hot day today. Mrs. Russell here with me yet. I gave her a dollar for staying with me and I gave her a cake of maple sugar and I gave Mrs. Carpenter a cake of sugar and a cake of soap and a dollar for washing and making 3 shirts for me. Leta and Lora here. I went in the cemetery with Lucy Carpenter. I took a lot of my little earthen baskets in the cemetery and some flowers and water to put on my 7 little graves, and I scoured 5 of my basins and mended one and washed the little bomb basket in the kitchen and took down the old rack that Alzina had the nice black wiping clothes on and cleaned off the top of the wood box and I went to Det Blackman’s and got 2 lbs. of coffee 25 cts. and 6 cans of tomatoes 60 cts. and went and got my mail. I saw Sophia Mahony, Anna Harthom, George Hayword and lots of folks. Nettie, Opal and Rankin Hyde and Cecilia Drammond here and Dr. Hyde. He gave me a 3 checks for 30 dollars that he put in the bank to Hastings. Bunker Gibbs came and got some of my oats tonight. Nina Brandstetter here with Leta and Lora. I got 2 papers of beets and two of radishes, 10 cts. to Hurb Brown’s. Saturday, April 18 It is fearful warm today. The wind has blew like fury all day. I swept my cellar and cleaned the window, all clean. Watered my plants, cleaned my bird’s cage, cleaned all around the stove and cleaned in the kitchen, the grease up from on the floor. Susie Deprester here and Mrs. Cahill, Mrs. Wilcox and Myrtle here. They have gone up to Nettie’s. Josie Loveland here and Mrs. Russell went in the cemetery. I gave Josie some vines. Leta, Lora and Dock here. Mrs. Russell and I went up town, then we rode up to Nettie’s with Dock’s Tommy horse. Dock rode with Orvil Whitlock. I staid to Nettie’s all night and slept with Opal. Sunday, April 19 by Constance Cheeseman The pleasant problem of how to continue housing an expanding and community-affirm­ ing social program on a school campus preparing for expansion and renovation dominted the consideration of Delton Kellogg School board members on Monday. A presentation by volunteer coordinators of The Shack, an on-campus free clothing store for students and residents of Delton, preceded a difficult board discussion on how to main­ tain the organizations presence as construc­ tion plans begin to be finalized. Shack coordinators Jaki Spencer, and Beth Smith, emphasized the huge impact that The Shack has had on raising the awareness of student and resident needs in the Delton com­ munity, and asked the board to allow the pro­ gram to continue on campus. The Shack began through the collaborative efforts of Delton Rocks, a parent and citizen group formed to support the community, after several families were affected by student sui­ cides. In the previous 18 months, due to the gen­ erous support by school administration, The Shack has been housed in the middle school, in the former choir room. The location was perfect. But as building upgrades and expan­ sion work begins, The Shack is in need of another perfect location, ideally on campus. “Improved self awareness, bolstered self confidence, students learning to encourage each other, providing moral support and com­ , plete acceptance, and restored dignity are just some of the immeasurable benefits to this program,” said Spencer. “So many lives are being touched and changed in so many ways,” continued Spencer, “It is not just about the clothes. Teachers and students are helping each other feel better about themselves.” “The reach of The Shack is not limited to being on campus. Fire departments, foster families, and foster grandparents have been referred to The Shack for basic clothing and personal items needs. We have helped over 20 burned out faniilies,” said Spencer. “We have had so many life enhancing suc­ cesses with this. To remove it off campus will defeat the purpose of having the benefits for the students. We have kids come in for cloth­ ing for their siblings, and visiting teams come in during sports and academic events and talk with us about how they wish there was ‘a Shack’ in their school. Society is tough enough, not to have a place like this,” added Smith. School officials had recently suggested the idea of housing the free clothing program in the former shop class building, off-set from elem., middle and high school buildings, but still on campus. Shack volunteers quickly jumped onto the idea, and took action to bring the plan into fruition. After spending the week of Spring break removing old equipment and scrap metal to be recycled, and cleaning the large room, Shack coordinators approached the board at Monday night’s meeting for official approval to move in. As discussion was held on the request, it became apparent that code work on the build­ ing may be necessary, as well as, the revela­ tion that water and heat mechanisms of the building were either inoperable or dis-abled and would cost money to repair. School administrators agreed that investi­ gation would be necessary to identify the school’s insurance requirements regarding the building-code status of the suggested location and if the short term fixes would facilitate a long term residence in the building for the free clothing program. “We do not want to move you into the building only to find out it is not acceptable for the purposes of the Shack,” explained Jim McManus, school board member and bond steering committee chairperson. “Building regulations may require a full building update in order to occupy, and this could be very expensive. We will check on this.” If the new location on campus is an option, grant money is available to do some of the interior enhancements, such as shelving, stor­ age, tables, etc. Smith shared how a simple conversation with the customer service department of Home Depot, turned into an opportunity to apply for a grant for a one day work-out, to remodel the interior of the sug­ gested room, to the tune of $2,500. Additionally, The Shack has just received support from the county, in the form of a grant through the Youth Advisory Council, for $5,000. “We thank you for the opportunity to try,” Spencer told school administration. “All we can do is put ‘it’ out there as it comes, and remain confident that resolution will come about.” Victor Haas, board member, added, “We will find out what we need to move forward with this. The school board will be in the fore­ front of investigation of the issues.” McManus concurred with, “There are cre­ ative ways of utilizing the space available on campus. We will take a look at this, as this is a good time to start.” Blacken commenced to introducing to the board the newly hired Food Service Director Jessica Endres, who coordinates meals for both Delton and Thomapple Kellogg school districts. Marsha Bassett, board of education president, commended Endres on the newly revamped menus that offer a variety on healthy alternatives to students. The board members, all wearing T-shirts in support of Joseph’s Genetic Journey carnival that was planned for April 23, moved on to regular business, with Blacken noting the recent sale of the building trades house, for the amount of $160,000. The board also approved the settlement of the teachers con­ tract for this year and next year. Mike Mohn, athletic director, gave acco­ lades to student athletes for their accomplish­ ments and for receiving honors in sportsman­ ship through the KVA league. Recent developments in sports league organization, has presented Delton with the invitation to join the Southwestern Athletic Conference. KVA, the Kalamazoo Valley League, in existence for more than 50 years, is being dissloved. This merger will probably happened,” said Mohn. “We are unique in our position of being out in the middle of nowhere, farthest northeast for one league or farthest southeast for the other. This merger will increase trans­ portation costs for events, but not by much. “The SAC has formally sent us our invita­ tion. It is up to the individual schools to respond at this point with a facilities update, sports offering update and completion of the formal school application to join the new league, which will be made up of 18 team leagues,” explained Mohn. Delton Kellogg has until May 1 to register its application with the new league. Additional items discussed by the board included accepting the resignation of Transpiration Coordinator Jane Wilcockson, informing the community that the newly set last day of school is officially June 13, with graduation scheduled for June 8, at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium and a reminder by McManus for school officials and residents of Delton to be patient as the work updating school buildings begins in earnest. “There will be a lot of adjustments, while we coordinate the logistics of the work,” said McManus. “We will be going over the con­ struction schedules May 1.” This week will also see the final round of interviews for the superintendent position being vacated by Blacken at the end of the school year. On Monday, one of the remain­ ing candidates, Ric Seager, withdrew from consideration, prompting the board to re­ invite Roche LaVictor back for a second interview. “ “I spoke with all seven board members Monday to let them know of Mr. Seager’s decision” said Gary Rider, Regional President of Michigan Leadership Institute. “All agreed that they would like to invite Mr. Roche LaVictor to fill the interview spot that had become vacant. I called Mr. LaVictor to extend the invitation to interview, for Thursday April 24, and he accepted enthusi­ astically.” Due to construction, the summer meal pro­ gram will be operated out of the high school. The Delton Kellogg High School Prom will be Saturday, April 26, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Gilmore Car Museum. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Page 10 — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner HHS Varsity Singers earn praise at Chicago festival Hastings High School’s Varsity Singers recently traveled to the Festival of Gold in Chicago where they had an opportunity to perform in the Chicago Symphony Orchestral Hall, and their performance earned praise from event adjudicators and clinicians. While at the recent festival, the students stayed in the heart of the Chicago area and STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026645-DE Estate of Charles William Butler. Date of Birth: December 9, 1917. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Charles William Butler, died March 20, 2003. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Larry H. Butler, personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St. #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 4/18/2014 Alles Law Timothy R. Alles P73681 4380 Brockton SE, Suite 1 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 (616) 365-5055 Larry H. Butler 3131 - 84th Street , . Caledonia, Ml 49316 (269) 207-4162 77586457 SYNOPSIS BARRY TOWNSHIP BOARD REGULAR MEETING April 8, 2014 Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: 4 board members. 1 board member absent and 10 guests. Motion approved minutes from 03-25-14 as pre­ sented. Motion approved agenda as presented. Motions approved Delton Fire 4th 1/4 MFR & Fire billing. Motions approved Hickory Corners 4th 1/4 MFR & Fire billing. Motion approved FREE tree branch disposal for Barry, Hope and Johnstown residents at Osborn Rd. Transfer Station Thru May 31, 2014. Motion approved to purchase U.S. flags for Delton and Hickory Corners. Motion approved to appoint C. Vujea as Economic Development Director. Motion approved to close the regular meeting and go into Closed Session at 7:54 p.m. Motion approved to go out of Closed Session and reopen the regular meeting at 8:29 p.m. Motion approved to contact Attorney lamarino. Motion approved to authorize the Supervisor to contact a land owner by mail. Motion approved to pay all bills as presented for approval and except the check register as present­ ed. ■ Adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Respectfully, Debra J. Knight, Barry Township Clerk Attested to by: Wesley Kahler, Barry Township Supervisor 77586430 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage thade by DIANNE SAMPLE, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2003, and recorded on August 6, 2003, in Document No. 1110349, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), a corporation organ­ ized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($87,950.61), including inter­ est at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 15, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 202 AND 203 OF THE CITY, (FORMELY VILLAGE) OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 Or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), a corporatioh organ­ ized and existing under the laws of th^ United States of America Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 LBPS.003546 FNMA (04-17)(05-08) 77586390 worked with Dr. Christopher Aspaas and Dr. Sigrid Johnson of St Olaf College as individ­ ual and large groups clinics to get a feel for a collegiate level of musicianship, said Hastings Area Schools vocal music director Matt Callaghan. “Dr. Aspaas, as well as many of the faculty and other participants of this festival, spoke SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING APRIL 14, 2014 Regular meeting opened at 7 p.m. Approved: Agenda as amended Consent agenda SWBCSWA Board Representative reappointed Long Lake Cloverdale Association Fireworks per­ mit Refund for cemetery flowers Adjourned 7:32 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77586418 STATE OF MICHIGAN probate COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2014-26636 Estate of RONALD HENRY WOLTHUIS. Date of birth: 12/20/1971. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, RONALD HENRY WOLTHUIS, died 12/13/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to STACEY ANDERSON, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 04/22/2014 WILLIAM W. MORRISON P59554 8163 GRAND RIVER, STE. 100 BRIGHTON, Ml 48114 (810) 227-1700 STACEY ANDERSON 77586502 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of KATHRYN L. SLAWSON LIVING Trust dated December 27, 2000? TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, KATHRYN L. SLAWSON, born March 12, 1934, who lived at 11462 West Garbow Road, Hastings, Michigan died March 5, 2014 leaving a certain trust under the name of KATHRYN L. SLAWSON LIV­ ING TRUST, and dated December 27, 2000, where­ in the decedent was the Settlor and Dawn A. Niles and Gregory A. Niles was named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedents death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Dawn A. Niles and Gregory A. Niles the named trustee at 11540 West Garbow Road, Middleville, Michigan within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 4/17/2014 ' Robert L. Byington 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Dawn A. Niles and Gregory A. Niles 11540 West Garbow Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 77586466 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Lee Secord single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2008 and recorded February 15, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080215-0001443, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three and 2/100 Dollars ($71,353.02) includ­ ing interest at 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 22, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows:Lots 1, 2 and 3, except the Southeasterly 30 feet of Lot 3 of Smith's Lakeview Estates Number 1 according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 2 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holdeY for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-005129 (04-24) (05-15) 77586491 The Hastings High School Varsity Singers, posed for a photo on the stage of the Chicago Symphony Orchestral Hall, include (first row, from left) Laura Shinavier, Erica Redman, Kraig Morris, George Murphy, Zach Allyn, Matthew Maurer, Brie Sheldon, Chey Childers, Jessi O’Keefe, (second row) Ashley Weinbrecht, Kinsey Elliott, McKayla Sheldon, Marlee Morris, Jay Molette, Patrick Singleterry, Thomas Bowles, Kaitlyn Vanier, Adria Miller, Lainey Hess, Abby Miller, accompanist Mark Ramsey, (third row) director Matt Callaghan, Caprice Lowinski, Anna Ellege, Ariel Leonhardt, Natalie Anderson, Philip Hess, Trevor Zimmerman, Travis Raab, Hannah LaJoye, Audrey Bush and Hannah Tebo. highly of our choral program from Hastings and how they fully represented the best of what Michigan schools have to offer in vocal music performance,’’ he said. The Varsity Singers qualified for the event by taking part in last year’s regional competi­ tion. The only other ways to participate are getting a superior rating in their state choral festival or by audition, said Callaghan. The students then practiced music of differ­ ent genres throughout the year in preparation for this event and also -sent 16 members to perform in the Festival of Gold honors chorus during the same weekend. The Festival of Gold is designed by Heritage Performance Programs to allow choral, band and orchestral groups of the highest caliber to perform at famous venues across the country, said Callaghan. Student ensembles spend the entire weekend working with adjudicators and clinicians from across the globe during these events to bring them to a higher level of musicianship. According to Callaghan, during the Varsity Singers’ travels, they also performed through­ out Chicago, getting the attention of tourists and citizens who stopped to listen, and spend­ ing time enjoying the best of what Chicago has to offer. The festival experience concluded when the Varsity Singers performed their music for rating on the stage of the Chicago Symphony Orchestral Hall, which has been the home for the Symphony Orchestra and chorus for years and has hosted many performers and speak­ ers, such as Sergei Rachmaninoff, Martin Luther King Jr., Kirsten Flagstad, Judy Garland, Benny Goodman and many more. “Their hard work paid off in that culminat­ ing moment where they performed on a stage of such high esteem and brought nothing but good testimony home from their experiences and the comments from all of the other par­ ticipants from the festival,” said Callaghan.’ “It is my hope that we continue to do these kind of performance programs with our stu­ dents, as these experiences will only further grow the vocal music program and our stu­ dents.” Callaghan expressed his appreciation for the community, Hastings Area School System, accompanist Mark Ramsey, the stu­ dents and parents of the Varsity Singers and the rest of the program that have made the past two years the happiest of his career. “I look forward to spending the rest of my career with this talented program of young singers,” he said. Barry County judge denies Chad Curtis appeals by Julie Makarewicz Writer Appeals filed for a new trial and resentenc­ ing for Chad Curtis were denied Friday, April 18, by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell. Curtis, a former substitute teacher and vol­ unteer weight room instructor at Lakewood schools, was convicted by a Barry County jury in 2013 of criminal sexual conduct against three Lakewood High School female students. A 10-year Major League Baseball player, Curtis is currently serving a seven-to-15-year prison sentence in the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Lenawee County. He appeared in Barry County Court Friday wearing a blue and orange prison jumpsuit with restraints arodnd his waist and wrists. His family was seated in the front row behind his seat. A few of the defendant families also attended the hearing. Curtis’ new lawyer, Jeff Crampton, filed petitions with the court first to request a “Ginther hearing” to hear evidence concern­ ing “ineffective counsel” at the first trial. He also requested a new trial and resentencing based on what was argued as errors in the first trial. McDowell denied all of the requests. The petition for a new trial was based largely on arguments that the court failed to read specific instructions to the jury about Curtis’ lack of testifying in his own defense at the trial. Crampton argued that, although Curtis was told by the Judge that instructions would be read to the jury about his lack of tes­ timony, the jury was not read those specific instructions before deliberation. McDowell pointed out, however, that Curtis’ attorney “meticulously” went over all the jury instructions early in the morning before they were presented to the jury at the end of the trial and he did not request the spe­ cific instructions regarding a defendant’s right not to testify in his own behalf, She noted case law where a judge went ahead and read specific instructions not requested and the case was overturned on appeal because of that. She also reiterated that, at the beginning of the trial, instructions were read making it clear that the burden of proof was on the pros­ ecution and that the defendant didn’t have to do anything including testifying in his own defense. McDowell said Curtis’ attorney at the trial, David Dodge, was a seasoned trial attorney with 40 years experience and she didn’t believe it was an oversight on his part not to have specific instructions read. She believed* it may have been a trial strategy creating an issue for appeal and did not believe Dodge was ineffective in his counsel to Curtis. * On another point, Crampton argued that the jury was not adequately instructed before each court recess during the trial about not talking to anyone about the case and not to consider anything they heard about the case outside the courtroom. He said because of the overwhelming amount of publicity surround­ ing the case, the Judge should have made those instructions before every recess and not just at the end of the day. He also pointed out there was an issue brought to the court’s attention about a juror whose father was in the courtroom every day of the trial and the two were seen talking after a recess. McDowell said that issue was addressed as soon as it was brought to her attention. She also pointed out that jury instructions were read many times to the point, she said, that the jury could have probably recited it themselves. She said she didn’t believe there was any substantial injustice and there was substantial evidence presented to the jury to make their decision beyond a reasonable doubt. ' Crampton then argued that Curtis should receive new sentencing because scoring was not correct and would change the guidelines for sentencing. He argued Curtis should have had a minimum 36 months in prison rather than the seven-to-15 years he is currently serving. McDowell sentenced Curtis to the maxi­ mum under state guidelines, but specifically said during sentencing she would not go above those guidelines because she did not want to create an appeal issue. She also said, even if the scoring was adjusted in some areas, the level would remain the same and the sentencing guide­ lines the same. McDowell denied all Curtis’ motions for appeals. He may appeal that decision to the state courts. Curtis maintained his innocence during sentencing, getting his first chance to speak in the courtroom. Upon advice from his legal counsel, he did not testify at his trial. During the sentencing, however, he spent more than 45 minutes defending himself and proclaim­ ing his innocence and calling out his accusers one by one. He said he did not know why the girls, in his view, were not telling the truth, but that someday he thought they would real­ ize what they had done. When that happened, he said he would forgive them. Curtis went so far as to suggest that he and one of the accus­ ers could some day sit down together and write a book. Although Curtis and his family remained silent at his trial, Curtis recently spoke with a New York freelance writer for an online arti­ cle at a site known as Sports on Earth. Greg Hanlon’s in-depth article titled “Sins of the Preacher” can be found at www.sportsonearth.com. During the prison interview with Hanlon, Curtis reportedly reiterated his inno­ cence to the writer and proclaimed that he is a religious man, citing Bible verses $nd dis­ cussing “what would Jesus do.” Four plaintiffs have filed a federal lawsuit against Curtis and the Lakewood schools seeking at least $4 million. In the meantime, the Lakewood Board of Education directed Superintendent Mike O’Mara to produce a report regarding the criminal events that took place at the high school and what if any additional policies, procedures and training should be implement­ ed in light of the Curtis incidents. The board received that report in February and the board tabled acceptance of the report at its latest meeting. Board members said they wanted to discuss the report and the pending lawsuit before accepting the report. The lawsuit was filed Friday, April 11, in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids. The vic­ tims are seeking no less than $1 million on each of four counts — two against Curtis and two against the Lakewood Public Schools, board of education and Lakewood officials. The 22-page complaint alleges Lakewood Public Schools, the board of education and the unnamed Lake wood defendants didn’t protect the girls from the abuse or from harassment after the abuse. The lawsuit claims the Lakewood Schools “gave Curtis complete access to the teenage female ath­ letes, allowing him to take them to a locked, windowless training room where he would perform ‘rehabilitative massages’ an activ­ ity he never performed on male students and for which he was unqualified, untrained and unlicensed; and during which he engaged in illegal sexual contact with these young women.” It was during those massages in the isolat­ ed training room that the girls reported the criminal sexual conduct when Curtis touched their breasts, buttocks and genitals. Staff writer Bonnie Mattson contributed to this story ' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed by Jeffrey Norman Beebe, a married man, and Linda Kay Beebe, his wife, Mortgagors, to the Eaton Federal Savings Bank of Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, a Federal Savings Bank organized under the laws of the United States, Mortgagee, dated April 21, 2006 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 2, 2006 in Liber 1163907, Pages 1-12, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due on April 10, 2014, for principal, interest, late charges and delinquent escrow bal­ ance, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Four and 29/100 Dollars, ($150,784.29), and said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by said Mortgage immediately due and payable because of the sev­ eral defaults of the Mortgagors and no proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auc­ tion to the highest bidder, at the main entrance of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on May 15, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock, local time in the afternoon of said day, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Seven, (7.00%) percent per annum interest, legal costs, attorney fees and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned Mortgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to protect its interest in the prem­ ises, which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: Lot 35 of Assessor’s Plat #1 of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 62. If the property described in this Notice is sold at the foreclosure sale referred to above, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the purchaser who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period as provided by MCL 600.3278 or otherwise by law. The redemption period will be Six (6) months from the time of such sale unless the property is deemed abandoned according to MCL60C) 3201 to 600.3280, in which case the redemption peiiod will be 30 days. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank 236 S. Cochran Avenue Charlotte, Ml 48813 Dated: April 10, 2014 77586153 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Brad A. Gee and Julie L. Gee, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated October 23, 2009 and recorded November 18, 2009 in Instrument # 200911180011252 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Quicken Loans, Inc., by assignment dated September 4, 2013 and recorded September 9, 2013 in Instrument # 2013-010977 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Fifty Cents ($249,566.50) including interest 3.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 1, 2014 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11, Indian Hills, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 53, Barry County Records, also commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 11 for place of begin­ ning; thence South 30 feet to the Hastings City lim­ its; thence East 120 feet; thence North to corner common to Lots 10 and 11 of said plat; thence West on section line of Lot 11, 120 feet to the place of beginning, all being a part of the Southeast onequarter of Section 6, Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Commonly known as 575 Indian Hills Drive, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/03/2014 Quicken Loans, Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 13-87688 ( 04-03) (04-24) 77586054 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS IS A N ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY..INEQRMATIQN OBTAINED WILL.BE USED FOR THAT. PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on February 22, 2008 by Thomas A. Strumberger and Linda L. Strumberger, Mortgagor, to HCB Mortgage Company, a Michigan banking corporation, as NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attempt­ February 29, 2008 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument ing to collect a debt and any information Number 20080229-0001865. The Mortgage was obtained will be used for that purpose. assigned by HCB Mortgage Company to Hastings Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ City Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage Loans and gage made by Judith C. Strouse, a single woman, Servicing Rights dated January 11, 2011 and and Debbie Strouse, a single woman, mortgagors, recorded on January 21, 2011 at Instrument of 312 West Mill Street, Hastings, M^ 49058, to Number 2011012-10000759 in the Office of the Cascade Financial Inc., a Michigan banking corpo­ Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. ration, E-4111 Andover Rd., Ste. 207, Bloomfield At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be Hills, Ml 48302, dated December 29, 1997, record­ due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One ed in Barry County on January 13, 1999 at Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Five Hundred 1006307, assigned to EquiVantage Inc., a Twenty-eight Dollars and 79/100 Dollars Delaware corporation, on December 29, 1997, said ($126,528.79), including interest at 6.0% per assignment recorded in Barry County, Michigan, on annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted March 26, 1999, at 1027099, and re-recorded on to recover any part of the debt secured by the May 10, 1999 at 1029331, said mortgage then Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such assigned to First National Bank of Chicago as default. Trustee, One First National Plaza, Ste. 0125, On Thursday, May 29, 2014, at one o'clock in the Chicago, IL 60670 on April 17, 1998, recorded in afternoon at the east steps ofthe Barry County Barry County on February 20, 2001 at 1055124, Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, assigned to Residential Funding Company, LLC, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage 1100 Virginia Drive, Ft. Washington, PA 19034 on sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be February 7, 2012, recorded in Barry County on offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at June 18, 2012 at' 2012-001319, assigned to public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the Residential Group 115, LLC, 8155 Annsbury Dr., amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, Ste. 100, Shelby Township, Ml 48316 on February together with the legal costs and charges of sale, 7,2012, recorded in Barry County on June 18, 2012 including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the prop­ at 2012-001320, assigned on March 6, 2014 to erty located in the Township of Thomapple, County Blue Bay Capital, LLC, 1685 68th Street, of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Caledonia, Ml 49316, recorded in Barry County on Mortgage as follows: That part of the Northwest 1/4, Section 25, and March 12, 2014 at 2014-001999. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire • that part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 24, all in Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: payable forthwith. Commencing at the Northeast corner of the West As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 90 degrees be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter 00 minutes West 381.00 feet along the North line of and expenses on said mortgage the sum of said Northwest 1/4, to the place of beginning; $45,704.46. No suit or proceeding in law has been thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes West 290.50 instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ feet parallel with the East line of the West 1/2 of gage, or any part thereof. said Northwest 1/4; thence North 90 degrees 00 Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power minutes West 150.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute 30 minutes East 290.50 feet; thence North 90 in such case made and provided, and to pay said degrees 00 minutes West 50.00 feet along the amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, North line of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 21 degrees 03 minutes East 215.14 feet; thence South and all legal costs, charges and expenses, includ­ 68 degrees 57 minutes East 186.65 feet along the ing attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and all taxes and centerline of State Road; thence South 21 degrees insurance premiums paid by the undersigned 03 minutes West 143.30 feet to the place of begin­ before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by ning. sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the More commonly known as: 7813 West State highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, Road, Middleville, Michigan Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Tax Parcel Number: 08-014-025-008-20 1:00 p.m. The redemption period shall be six (6) months The premises covered by said mortgage are sit­ from the date of the sale unless the property is uated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL Michigan, and are described as follows: 600.3241a in which case the redemption period The East one-half of Lot Three Hundred Seventy shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or Five (375) and the West Two rods of Lots Three when the time to provide the notice required by sub­ Hundred Seventy Three (373) and Three Hundred division MCL 600.324la(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, Seventy Four (374) EXCEPT Two (2) rods square you will be responsible to the person who buys the out of the Southwest corner of Lot Three Hundred property at the foreclosures sale or to the mortgage Seventy Four (374) formerly Village of Hastings, holder if you damage the property during the according to the recorded plat thereof. redemption period. The property is commonly known as 312 West Dated: April 24, 2014 Mill Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. MILLER JOHNSON Notice is hereby given that the length of the Attorneys for Hastings City Bank redemption period will be six (6) months from the /s/ Rachel J. Foster • date of sale, unless determined abandoned in Rachel J. Foster accordance with MCL 600.3241 a, in which case the 100 West Michigan Ave., Ste. 200 redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 sale. 269-226-2982 77586476 Notice is further given that if the property is sold at foreclosure sale, in accordance with MCL 600.3278, the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 17, 2014 Blue Bay Capital, LLC “586439 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jeffrey D Burns and Karen K Burns, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 9, 2005 and recorded September 16, 2006 in Instrument # 1152897 and re-recorded June 17, 2010 in Instrument # 201006170005850 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: US Bank, National Association, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005AHL2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AHL2, by assignment dated March 31, 2014 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred SeventyThree Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($122,873.71) including interest 5.88% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 8, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 and 11 of Lapham’s Airport Lots, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 100, in the Office of the Register of Deed for Barry County, Michigan. Also Lots 84and 85 of Lapham’s Airport Lots No. 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 87, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 5329 Marsh Road, Shelbyville Ml 49344 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/10/2014 US Bank, National Association, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-AHL2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AHL2, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-96683 (04-10)(05-01) 77586177 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt witector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Tammy S. Hiveley and Mitchell Wayne Hiveley, Wife and Husband, as joint tenants to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2006 and recorded April 6, 2006 in Instrument # 1162312 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: Bank of America, N.A, by assignment dated March 5, 2013 and recorded March 13, 2013 in Instrument # 2013-002835 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and Seventy-Nine Cents ($172,795.79) including inter­ est 6.5% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 1, 2014. Said premises are situat­ ed in Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the North one half of the Southeast one quarter of the Northwest one quarter of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, thence South 660 feet, thence West 440 feet for the point of beginning: thence North 264 feet, thence East to the centerline of Woodschool Road, thence Southerly along the centerline of Woodschool Road to the South line of the North one half of the Southeast one quarter of the Northwest one quarter of Section 15, thence West to the point of begin­ ning. Together with an easement for ingress and egress over the following described property which is intended to be a private road for the benefit of the above described parcel and all other parcels adja­ cent thereto. Said private roadway for ingress and egress being described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the North one half of the Southeast one quarter of the Northwest one quarter of Section 15, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, thence South 330 feet for the point of beginning: Thence West approximately 1320 feet to the West line of the Southeast one quarter of the Northwest one quarter, thence South 66 feet, thence East approx­ imately 1320 feet, thence Nolth 66 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to easements, conditions and restrictions or record, including but not limited to an existing roadway easement for Woodschool road. Commonly known as 3565 Mountain Ridge Dr., Freeport Ml 49325 The redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/03/2014 Bank of America, N.A Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-00435 (04­ 03)(04-24) 77586062 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Melissa Roobol, a Married Woman formerly known as Melissa Allerding and Andrew Roobol, her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 24, 2009, and record­ ed on July 6, 2009 in instrument 200907070007014, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Two and 24/100 Dollars ($83,842.24). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 1,2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 68 feet of Lot 422 and the North 68 feet of the East 12 feet of Lot 421, of the City formerly Village of Hasting, Barry County, Michigan according to the plat thereof recorded in Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #438701F01 (04-03) (04-24) 77585926 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hickerson and Jennifer Hickerson, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to First Franklin Financial Corp., a Subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated February 20, 2004, and recorded on May 3, 2004 in instrument 1126812, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, on behalf of the reg­ istered holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-FF6 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of-One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Two and 39/100 Dollars ($125,702.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 15, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 87, Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 17, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #433528F01 (04-17) (05-08) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Scott VanTatenhove and Fatima VanTatehhove, husband' and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, Lie, Mortgagee, dated August 19, 2009 and recorded August 26, 2009 in Instrument Number 200908260008731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Five and 87/100 Dollars ($107,165.87) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 22, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33: thence South 420.18 feet for place of beginning; thence South 234.19 feet; thence East 186 feet; thence North 234.19 feet; thence West 186 feet to the place of beginning.Parcel B: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 420.81 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds East 186 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of said Section to the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds East 160 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 secondsEast 310 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds West 160 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 310 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-004531 (04-24)(05-15) 77586496 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BH.0WJF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE 77586383 ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Lance Tatum, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 22, 2006, and record­ ed on February 5, 2007 in instrument 1176096, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Two and 87/100 Dollars ($132,522.87). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 1,2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the South 1/2 of Section 2, Town 4 North, Range 10, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 2; thence West 2112 feet along the South line of said Section; thence North 01 degrees 46 minutes West 413 feet parallel with the East line of said Section to the place of beginning; thence con­ tinuing North 01 degrees 46 minutes West 207 feet; thence West 558.68 feet to the centerline of Whitneyville Road; thence South 00 degrees 40 minutes East 206.92 feet along said centerline of Whitneyville Road; thence East 562 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S(248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #438620F01 ” (04-03) (04-24) 77585920 �Page 12 — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Saxon baseball moves to 3-2 in Gold Randall Martin Myers, 31, of Albion, was sentenced to between 13 and 48 months in prison after pleading guilty to failure to report as a sex offender. Myers pleaded guilty March 12 in Barry County Circuit Court and received his sentence April 16 from Judge Amy McDowell. He was credited with 128 days already served in jail and will pay $198 in court fines and costs. Morris Quinton McCord, 47, of Plainwell, was sentenced by Judge McDowell to 24 to 240 months in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of operating and maintaining a meth lab. He was sentenced April 16 in Barry County Circuit Court and ordered to pay $14,826 in restitution, fines and costs. An additional charge of operating a lab involving meth was dismissed. Matthew Larry Hetrick III, 26, of Nashville, was sentenced April 17 in Barry County Circuit Court for probation violation. He was sentenced to 49 days in jail and given credit for 49 days served. He will be unsuc­ cessfully discharged from probation when his assessments of $1,338 are paid in full. Hetrick was sentenced in November 2012 to four months in jail and 24 months of proba­ tion on a domestic violence charge. Richard Edward Champagne II, 48, of Portland, pleaded guilty Feb. 26 to a charge of assault, resisting or obstructing a police offi­ cer and to a charge of operating a motor vehi­ cle while under the influence of intoxicants. Champagne was sentenced April 16 in Barry County Circuit Court to 90 days in jail on the first count of assault or resisting a police offi­ cer and nine days in jail for the second charge. He was credited with nine days already served in jail. Judge McDowell sus­ pended the remainder of Champagne’s jail time, but ordered him to get substance abuse treatment, attend AA meetings three times per week and wear an electronic alcohol-monitoring device for 90 days. She also ordered him to serve 24 months of probation and pay $948 in court fines and costs. Theodore Erwin Pfeifer, 44, of Clarksville, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to operating a motor vehicle while impaired, third offense. He was sentenced April 17 to two months in jail, with credit given for eight days already served. Pfeifer’s sentence in Barry County will be served concurrent to a case in Eaton County. Judge McDowell authorized work release if verified and approved by the jail. Pfeifer also must pay $698 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants and operat­ ing a motor vehicle when his driver’s license had been suspended were dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. Gregory Lee Wetherell, 46, of Marshall, was sentenced April 17 in Barry County Circuit Court to 89 days in jail and credited with 89 days already served. Wetherell plead­ ed guilty to assault and resisting or obstruct­ ing a police officer. He was also ordered to pay $798 in court fines and costs. 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The 1HJD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 269-205-4900 I Downtown Hastings I a J and on Facebook bargain twilight DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM ‘ excludes Dluital 3D ’ Q No passes © Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 4/25-4/30 TITLES ANO TINIES SUBJECT TO CHANCE FREE SPRING MOVIES Saturday & Sunday 9 & W AM THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE (PG) O® THE OTHER WOMAN (PG-13) FRI-SUN 11:10, 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 MON-WED 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 O® HEAVEN IS FOR REAL (PG) FRI-SUN 11:05,1:30, 4:10, 6:45, 9:15 MON-WED 4:10, 6:45, 9:15 O TRANSCENDENCE (PG-13) FRI-SUN 11:00,1:50, 4:30,7:10, 9:50 MON-WED 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (PG-13) FRI-SUN 12:30,3:30, 6:30, 9:30 MON-WED 6:30, 9:30 Hastings swept Ottawa Hills in its first OK Gold Conference set of the season last week, taking all three games from the Bengals. Now the Saxons will try and avoid a sweep in Middleville this afternoon. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity baseball team took both games in its doubleheader with the Saxons in Hastings Tuesday. TK won the opener 8-0, then edged the Saxons 2-1 in a game that was shortened to five innings because of darkness. The Trojans took a 3-0 lead in the opener with a pair of unearned runs in the top of the third inning, then broke the game open with a five-run sixth. . Hastings had its chances early. The Saxons loaded the bases in the bottom of the second, but an inning-ending double play ended that scoring threat. Mitchell Gee struck out seven and allowed on one earned run in taking the loss on the Lions win one over Falcons, then run out of daylight by Brett Bremer Sports Editor If the Kalamazoo Valley Association championship hinges on it, maybe the Lions and the Falcons will meet again. Maple Valley and Constantine didn’t quite make it through the two games of their league doubleheader before darkness set in in Vermontville Thursday. The Lions got off to a good starting, win­ ning game one 9-4. Game two was called for darkness after five innings in a 6-6 tie. The two teams could meet to finish up the contest, but Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter said that because of the distance between the two schools it likely won’t happen unless it really matters in the final league standings. Singles by Anthony Mahler, Austin Gonser, Beau Johnson and Sam Benedict powered a four-run rally by the Lions in the top of the bottom of the fourth inning of game one, pushing the Lions in front 7-2. Gonser had a pair of stolen bases in the inning. He was 2-4 at the plate in the game with a triple and two RBI, and is now tied for the career record in hits at Maple Valley High School with 128 after getting another hit in game two. Johnson was 3-4 in the game with an RBI. The Lions had five guys with one hit apiece. Gonser got the win on the mound, but kind of had a rough day there. He struck out nine and allowed just three hits and one earned run in his complete game effort. He walked seven Falcons though. Mahler and Gonser had the only two hits through five innings for the Lions in game two. As a team, the Lions had nine stolen bases Thursday. “We were kind of forcing the issue on the base paths,” Carpenter said. Walks, wild pitches, sacrifice runs and the havoc on the base paths helped the Lions to their six runs. ... BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed ~Final Standings! Comebacks 96; Happy Hookers 70; The Incredibowls 69 1/2; The Wild Bunch 64 1/2; Bowling Shoes 64 1/2; Why So Serious 64; Oreoz 52 1/2. Women’s Good Games & Series: S. VanDenBurg 182-539; D. Pettengill 161-402; R. Hunt 135-348; K. Becker 201. Men’s Good Games & Series: A. Kinney 204-505; J. Craven 179-501; R. Craven 199; B. Kelley 156; DJ Shoebridge 146. , Monday Mixerettes Nashville Chiropractic 85.5-38.5; Kent Oil 78-46; Dean’s Dolls 72-52; Dewey’s Auto Body 69.5-54.5; Creekside Growers 61-63. Good Games & Series: B. Anders 143­ 406; S. Nash 160-423; N. Goggins 180-465; S. Dunham 160; K. Fowler 202-560; N. Potter 167; M. Rodgers 225-531; T. Christopher 219­ 5181. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 81-43; Eye &ENT 78.5-45.5; Brush Works Painting 73-51; Delton Suds 62.5-61.5; Boniface Construction 61-63. Women’s Good Games & Series: T. Christopher 183; Y. Cheeseman 140; B. Smith 170; S. Beebe 186-508; N. Boniface 178. Men’s Good Games & Series: B. Terry 244-639. mound for the Saxons. Saxon head coach Marsh Evans said he pitched well. Jon Wilcox and Sam Eastman had the only two hits for Hastings. TK wiped out a 1-0 Saxon lead with a tworun rally in the top of the fifth inning of game two. Saxon pitcher Travis Miller had held the Trojans without a hit through the first four innings. Only one of the runs in the fifth off of Miller was earned, as a Saxon error opened the door for the Trojan rally. Miller pitched well, striking out one and walking only two. He would up giving up two hits. The Saxons had three hits, singles by Zach McMahon, Eastman and Ben Schilz. Nate Pewoski had the lone Saxon RBI, and reached base in all three of his plate appearances either via a walk or being hit by a pitch. Hastings closed out its three-game series Man trips while trying to steal groceries A man reportedly fell as he was trying to exit the Family Fare grocery store in Hastings, spilling $300 of items he report­ edly did not pay for, including blocks of cheese, alcohol, sausage and magazines. Hastings Police were called to the store April 16. Employees said the man entered the store about 3:25 a.m., filled a couple of grocery baskets full of merchandise and then left the store without paying for the items. According to police reports, on his way out, the man tripped, spilling the stolen items. Hastings officers were given the name of the suspect, and the investigation is ongoing. Police use Taser to subdue unruly man A Hastings police officer used a Taser to subdue a man wanted oh an outstanding warrant. Officers went- to the man’s home in the 100 block of Wintergreen Drive April 15 to attempt to arrest him for an outstanding warrant. When officers arrived at the resi­ dence, they were told the man was in a bed­ room and was allegedly ‘huffing” Endust. When officers started to place the man under arrest, he reportedly began fighting with the officers who had to use a Taser to subdue him. The man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail for the outstanding warrant, and for resisting and obstructing police. with Ottawa Hills by topping the Bengals 20­ 4 in Hastings Thursday. The Saxons scored 15 runs in the home half of the first inning in what was a three-inning contest. The Saxons had 11 hits. Drew White had a single and a triple to lead the way. Pewoski added a triple and McMahon a double for the Saxons’ other two extra-base hits. Connor von der Hoff, Mitchell Gee, Ryan Thornburgh and Marshall Cherry also had hits for the Saxons. Pewoski got his first win on the mound, with a bit of relief help from Mac Clisso. In between those two league dates, the Saxons went 1-1 at their Hastings Invitational, falling to Lakewood in the open­ er and then topping Delton Kellogg in the consolation game. had planned to pay for them. The man was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail on a retail fraud charge. Customer returns to pay for fuel A manager at the Prairieville Fast Stop on Norris Road reported a customer failed to pay for $81.83 of fuel April 18. Sheriff’s deputies were able to locate the suspect vehicle after viewing video footage from the station. Deputies stopped the man on Delton Road. Officers said the man forgot to pay for the fuel and willingly returned to the store to make full payment. Expired plate leads to multiple charges A 23-year-old Hastings man was arrested after a traffic stop and faces charges of oper­ ating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, sec­ ond offense; driving while his license had been suspended; transporting open intoxi­ cants; and contributing to the delinquency of aipinor.Hastings; police stopped the vehicle at about 1 a.m. April 16 for having an expired plate. As officers spoke with the driver, they learned his driver’s license was suspended. They also determined the man had been drinking and administered a portable Breathalyzer test showing a blood alcohol content of .13 percent. Officers also found open containers of alcohol in the vehicle. A passenger also was cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol. The driver was booked into the Barry County Jail. Nashville resident reports break-in Tools, food taken from Plainwell home A 68-year-old Plainwell man returned A 32-year-old Nashville man reported theft of some tools from a storage shed in the 6000 block of Thomapple Lake Road. The man told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies he believed the shed was broken into sometime between 10:30 p.m. April 17 and noon April 18. Items reportedly taken include a MIG welder, Dewait grinder, eight-person tent and Stihl chainsaw. The total value of the items is estimated to be $1,000. home after being gone for a few days and noticed some things were missing. He told sheriff’s deputies he noticed pry marks on the door and door frame. Items taken includ­ ed three 36-packs of toilet paper, a Dewait drill, a Dewait handheld grinder, and a Skilsaw. Miscellaneous food items were also reportedly taken from both a freezer and a refrigerator in the home. The estimat­ ed value of the items taken was more than $600. Police investigate Woman may be charged suspicious, bloody man for taking beer A 45-year-old Hastings man was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail on pro­ bation violation charges after Hastings police officers reportedly found him drunk and sitting on a bench along the riverwalk area near Apple and Boltwood streets. Officers found the man around 6 p.m. April 20. He reportedly had a cut to his eye and blood all over his face and hands. Police said they could see a bottle of vodka stick­ ing out of the man’s pocket. When they administered a portable Breathalyzer test, the man’s blood alcohol content registered .34 percent. Officers learned the man was on probation and was not allowed to consume alcohol. He was transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment then taken to the Barry County Jail. A 40-year-old Middleville woman may face charges after allegedly taking a bottle of beer from the Hastings Shell station April 20. Employees from the Shell station report­ ed the woman entered the station and went into the storage room where the beer was kept. She then allegedly took one bottle out of a six-pack and placed it partially under her sweater. Employees said the woman left the store without paying for the beer and they watched her being pushed in a wheel­ chair along Michigan Street. Sheriff’s deputies located the woman and found she had a bottle of beer. She also reportedly admitted to taking the beer without paying for it. Information has been sent to the pros­ ecuting attorney’s office for possible charges. Man steals hams and Chainsaws taken cheese from store from Cook Road A 33-year-old Hastings man was arrested after allegedly failing to pay for $182 worth residence of groceries, including two hams and 17 blocks of cheese from the Family Fare gro­ cery store. Hastings Police were called to the store April 17 by employees who said the man failed to pay for the items. Officers located a man matching the description given by employees, and the man reported­ ly admitted to taking the items, but said he A 50-year-old Hastings man reported a break-in to an outbuilding on his property in the 2000 block of Cook Road, Hastings. The man told deputies three chainsaws were missing, with a value of $400 each. He told officers he believed the saws were in a pole bam April 12 and realized they were miss­ ing April 15 when he contacted officers. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — Page 13 TK doubles teams show some good fight at GRCC by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Catholic Central’s doubles teams got tougher as the afternoon wore on. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ tennis team fell 8-0 in its OK Gold Conference opener at Grand Rapids Catholic Central Monday. The Cougars won every flight in straight sets, but the Trojans made the Cougars work especially early in the doubles matches. Catholic Central won the first set at first dou­ bles 7-5, and the rest of its first doubles teams were pushed to 6-4 in the opening set by the Trojans. The Cougars clamped down after that though, not allowing more than two games in the second set at any flight other than first doubles. The Trojans’ top doubles duo of Hayley Bashore and Taylor Miller pushed the Cougars for the entire match in a 7-5, 6-3 loss to Liz Rabaut and Ellen Rabaut. “I was really happy with these kids, the way they played,” said TK head coach Larry Seger. “They fought for every single point. We had long points, lots of long rallies. I thought all our doubles did especially well.” TK’s Maddy VerHey and Marlee Willshire were downed 6-4, 6-1 by the Cougars’ Kate Bennett and Shannon Hollern at number two. The TK third doubles team of Amber VanMeter and Rachel Ranes fell 6-4, 6-2 to Liz Jakubowski and Hannah Rice. At fourth doubles, the Cougar team of Monica Blanco and Andryce Klinkscale scored a 6-4, 6-0 win over Abby Wright and Katie Hanshaw. “They just had too much experience for us, especially in die singles. But, our third singles in particular (Bethany Budd) that was a 6-0, 6-1 match, but she was out there a long time. She made that girl work a lot. We did hit a lot of tennis balls in singles today, and Hannah (Bashore) here too, she had some good rallies, long rallies. “We’re just going to get better and better, as long as the rallies stay long and we’re hit­ ting a lot of tennis balls I’m happy with it. That’s what makes us better.” Budd was downed by the Cougars’ Rebecca Faber. Bashore was downed 6-0, 6-2 by Liz Pniewski. Catholic Central also had Sarah Shadowens score a 6-0, 6-0 win over Carly Noah at first singles and Yvonne Danko top Kari Johnson 6-0, 6-1 at fourth singles. The Trojans were scheduled to visit Hastings Wednesday and will be back in action today at Comstock Park. TK was third Saturday at the Lakewood Invitational, winning two flight champi­ onships. Lansing Christian took the day’s title with 47 points, followed by Lakewood 42, TK 40, Port Huron 24, Hillsdale 20 and Ionia 15. Ranes and VanMeter took the third doubles title by topping Lansing Christian 6-4, 6-1, Port Huron 6-2, 6-0 and Lakewood 6-4, 6-4. The Trojans also won the fourth doubles title, as Wright and Hanshaw topped Hillsdale 6-4, 6-2, Port Huron 6-1, 6-2, and Lakewood 0-6, 7-6(5) and 12 - 10 in the super tie-break­ er that was used in place of a third set throughout the tournament. TK’s top two singles players were both the runners-up at their flight. Noah finished in a three-way tie for first in her first singles pool, topping Ionia 6-4, 6-1 and falling to Port Huron 6-3, 4-6, 10-3. She fell to Lansing Christian’s top player 6-2, 6-3 in the final. Hannah Bashore at second singles topped Lakewood 6-3, 2-6, 10-4 and also had a win over Port Huron before losing to Lansing Christian 6-2, 6-3 in the championship match. Johnson was also a flight runner-up at fourth singles, topping Hillsdale 6-2, 6-1 and Lakewood 6-0, 6-0 before Lansing Catholic’s number four bested her 6-0, 6-1 in the cham­ pionship match. Budd was third at third singles for the Trojans. Miller and Hayley Bashore were fourth at first doubles, Willshire and VerHey placed fifth at second doubles, and the team of Michele Lindemulder and Kenzie Kollar fin­ ished third at the day’s fifth doubles flight. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams each placed fourth at Friday’s Otsego Lions Relays. The Panther boys team did win a pair of events. The team of Gary Egelkraut, Brady Mills, Lucas Hansen and Franklin James won the 1600-meter relay in 3 minutes 38.08 sec­ onds. Mills and James also teamed with Jake Reed and Chase Henderson to win the Sprint Medley in 1:42.97. The Delton boys also had runner-up finish­ es in the Combo Distance race, the Combo #1 race and the 400-meter relay. Otsego took the days boys’ championship with 108 points, followed by Stevensville Lakeshore 88, Allegan 84, Delton Kellogg 78, Plainwell 72 and Pennfield 22. Lakeshore took the girls’ championship with 117 points, followed by Otsego 111, Plainwell 82, Delton 62, Allegan 54 and Pennfield 32. Delton’s girls had runner-up finishes in the long jump, the Combo Distance relay, the 1600-meter relay and the Combo #1 relay. ; The Delton K^lTdgg"^IsT6n6wed^upTKat performance with a tough 64-63 loss in their Kalamazoo Valley Association dual at Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday. \ Being that the meet was hosted by Kalamazoo Christian, there was no pole vault competition and only one girl from each team cleared the bar in the high jump. A first and third place finish in the 3200meter run clinched the victory for the Comets before the Delton Kellogg foursome of Nicole Thompson, Faith Ferris, Samantha Cleary and Alicia Lindsey won the 1600-meter relay in 5 minutes 7 seconds. Both teams won eight events in the dual. Delton also won the two sprint relays, with Thompson, Morgen Leonard, Lindsey and Cleary took the 800-meter relay in 2:02.78 while Thompson, Leonard, Sarah Bassett and Lindsey won the 400-meter relay in 56.72 seconds. Lindsey added a win in the 200-meter dash with a time of 30.1 Delton’s other win on the track came from Bassett thanks to her time of 56.35 in the 300-meter low hurdles. In the field, Delton had Isabel Belew win the shot put with a mark of 28-6.75 and Ferris take the discus at 79-11. Delton Kellogg’s boys won their KVA opener last week, topping Olivet 70-67. The team of Cogan McCoy, Mills, Hansen and James clinched the victory by taking the 1600-meter relay in 3:47.70. Both teams had big events. The Delton boys swept the high jump with Cole Mabie clearing 5-6 to win in, Wyatt Mast also clear­ ing 5-6, and Tucker Onderlinde and Zeb Culbert both clearing 5-3 to tie for third. Delton also got a sweep in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with Reed winning in 46.89, Onderljnde second in 46.91 and Christian Kapteyn third in 50.56. In the field, Delton also had Mills win the pole vault at 11-0 and Hansen the long jump at 18-6.5. Delton Kellogg started things off on the track with Brandon Shepard, Mast, Kaleb Pluchinsky and Egelkraut winning the 3200meter relay in 9:22.20. Reed took both hurdle races, winning the 110-meter high hurdles in 19.80. Delton also had Egelkraut win the 800 in 2:16.30, Hansen the 400 in 54.50 and the team of Mills, Hansen, Egelkraut and Japies t^akeTthe SQO^meier relayin' 1:4.11825 1 * Trojan third singles player Bethany Budd steps up to hit a backhand volley against Grand Rapids Catholic Central Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Only Lansing Catholic ahead DK teams in middle of pack at Lions Relays of Vikings at first jamboree Sailors and Cougars well ahead DK golf earns split in of 3rd-place Saxons at jamboree first KVA Tri match Delton Kellogg went 1-1 in each of its first two Kalamazoo Valley Association Tri matches of the season. Kalamazoo Christian topped the Panthers 170-182 Monday at Thomapple Creek Golf Course, scoring four of the day’s top five totals. ..... The only Panther among that group was Sarah Shipley who fired a 41. The day’s top score was a 37 from Ryan Gove of Kalamazoo Christian. Constantine also took part in the day’s Tri, but didn’t earn a team score. Behind Shipley for Delton Kellogg, Dreke Lutterbeck scored a 46, Anthony Houtrow a 47 and Kenny Gehrman a 48. The Comets added a 43 from Taylor Resh and 45s from Jared Wenke and Andrew Kalssen to Gove’s score. Olivet won Friday’s Tri at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville, scoring a 179. Delton Kellogg fired a 185 at that day, and the host Lions from Maple Valley scored a 210. Delton Kellogg had three golfers tie with the day’s second-best score, but it wasn’t quite enough to top the Eagles. Shipley, Lutterbeck and Houtrow each shot a 43, but the Panthers’ fifth score was a 56 from Hoe Tolhurst. The Eagles got a 43 from Ben Koeske, then added 44s from Keegan Carpenter and Tyler Masters and a 48 by Justin Kepsel. Maple Valley’s Jordan Denton was the day’s top scorer, shooting a 40. The Lions also got a 48 from Hunter Hilton, a 57 from Bailey Weiler and a 65 from Dillon Walker. Delton won a pair of non-conference duals in preparation for that first KVA Tri. The Panthers topped Thomapple Kellogg 177-192 at Mullenhurst Thursday. Delton got a 41 from Lutterbeck, a 43 from Shipley, a 46 from Houtrow and a 47 from Jesse Mishler. TK was led by Mason Lettinga’s 42, and also got a 46 from Justin Bergstrom, a 51 from Andrew Brown and 53s from Matt Ranes, Luke Poholski and Patrie LaJoye. Delton defeated Battle Creek St. Philip 180-197 at Mullenhurst Wednesday. Shipley was the only golfer under 40 for the day, shooting a 39. Delton also got a 45 from Lutterbeck, a 47 from Mishler and a 49 from Houtrow. St. Phil got a 42 from Brendan Gausselin, a 44 from Freddie Hallacy, a 55 from Brent Finnila and a 56 from Trenton Bartsch. South Christian had three of the OK Gold Conference’s top four scores as the league opened its season with a jamboree hosted by Catholic Central at The Mines Tuesday. The Sailors edged the host Cougars 171­ 176 for the top spot in the standings. Hastings was a distant third, finishing 20 strokes behind the Sailors with a 191. Wayland was fourth with a score of 202, followed by Thomapple Kellogg 215. Danny Hooten and Alec Ridderbos led the Saxons with a pair of 44s. Hastings also got a 48 from Peter Beck and a 55 from Riley Cusack. Catholic Central’s Michael O’Farrell led the league with a 40 on the day. South Christian got a 41 from Nick VanderHorst, a 42 from Matt Genzink, a 43 from Kade Hoeksema and a 44 from Johnny Kendall. Patrie Lajoye was Thomapple Kellogg’s leader with a 48. His teammate Justin Bergstrom added a50 while TK also got a 58 from Mason Lettinga and a 59 from Luke Poholski. The Saxons closed out last week by win­ ning a pair of non-conference duals. They topped Maple Valley 194 at Mulberry Fore in Nashville Thursday. Ridderbos led the way with a 41 and Hooten added a 42. Hastings also got a 51 from Austin Caris and a 52 from Nick Baum in the win. Maple Valley’s leader was Jordan Denton, with a 42. The Lions also got a 49 from Hunter Hilton, a 51 from Joe Eddy and a 52 from Tyler Kersjes. The Saxons best Byron Center 187-204 at Hastings Country Club Wednesday. Hooten paced the Saxons with a 3-overpar 39. Ridderbos added a 48, Beck a 49 and Baum a 51. The Vikings were the best of the rest Thursday as the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division opened its season at Stockbridge. Lansing Catholic dominated the first league jamboree of the season, shooting a 145. Lakewood was second with a 164, fol­ lowed by Williamston 166, Portland 167. Corunna and Stockbridge were fifth and sixth respectively. Lakewood’s Blake Yaeger was the day’s co-medalist, firing a personal best nine-hole score of 35. Lakewood also got a personal­ best 41 from Alec Willison. Ryan Feasal added a 42 and Chip Moll a 46 for Lakewood. The jamboree was supposed to be hosted by Corunna, but the course wasn’t ready yet there, so the jamboree hosted by the Cavaliers will be this afternoon. The Vikings scored their second dual-meet victory of the season Wednesday at Centennial Acres, topping Ionia 172-215. Feasal was the day’s medalist with a 41. Yaeger scored a 42, Wade Piercefield 43 and Willison 46. “I was very pleased with the level of play today,” said Kutch. “We dropped 15 team strokes from Monday’s match. Ryan played with much confidence today and managed the course well. Wade made two birdies in his match and got off the tee very well.” Ionia was led by Will Talbot’s 48. Tyler Reeves scored a 51, Xavier Lumbert 55 and Andrew Snarski 57 for the Bulldogs. The Vikings returned to action Monday, topping Leslie in a dual 172-177 at Hankerd Hills.Yaeger was the day’s medalist with a 37. The Viking team also got a 44 from Feasal, a 45 from Piercefield and a 46 from Willison. Lakewood is now 3-0 in duals this season. Scheidel has three assists as TK wins OK Gold opener Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team remains unbeaten one game into the OK Gold Conference season. The Trojans are 4-0-1 overall after knock­ ing off Grand Rapids Catholic Central 3-1 in Middleville Monday. Erin Scheidel assisted on all three Trojan goals, and Kelli Graham scored two goals. “Erin and Kelli have been playing together on varsity for 4 years now and they have a connection. They play really well together” said TK head coach Joel Strickland. Holly Hall scored the Trojans’ first goal, then Graham made it 2-0 at the half with her first goal. Two minutes into the second half the Trojans upped their lead to 3-0 with Graham’s second goal of the game. Elizabeth Maddox scored Catholic Central’s lone goal, with about ten minutes to play, off a free kick from just outside the 18. The Trojan defense was outstanding, and when the Cougars did get through goalkeeper Aly Miller came up big. “Aly made some amazing saves tonight. Truly she kept us in that game with two div­ ing saves. It was fun to watch,” Strickland said. * The Trojans scored their third win Friday, topping Wyoming 2-0 in non-conference action. While TK scored just twice, it controlled the play. TK outshot the Wolves 12-1. TK got its first goal about 15 minutes in, when Hall played a great ball across the box to Haley Alvefson who put it in the back of the net. “Hall worked to get the ball deep in the box and had a perfect cross and Haley put it in,” Strickland said. In the second half, Jessica Ziccarello played the ball into the box for Graham who scored TK’s second goal. On defense, the Trojans recorded their third shutout of the young season. “The defense is coming together really good. They are all working so hard. It’s a new group of girls, but they are getting better and better every game. Can’t ask for more than a shutout.” The Trojans were slated to return to action Wednesday at Hastings. They’ll be home for a non-conference game against Forest Hills Eastern Friday, then visit Wayland (Monday) and Ottawa Hills (Wednesday) for OK Gold Conference contests. HHS girls win Grant tourney Delton softball sweeps KV even without their top player doubleheader at the Valley The Hastings girls built come confidence at Grant Saturday. The Saxon varsity girls’ tennis team won the three team tournament hosted by Grant, finishing the day with 26 points. Manistee was second with 20, followed by Grant 5. The top three singles flights and the top three doubles flights were all won by Saxons, despite the team missing its top player Abby VanDiver as well as Claire Green. “The girls knew that they would have to move up spots and really use the skills and strategies they have been working on to come up with some wins,” said Saxon head coach Julie Sevems. Mackenzie Monroe won both her matches at first singles for Hastings, dropping only four games all day. Natalie Anderson won both her matches at second singles, pulling out a tough victory in her match with Manistee to start the day. Hannah LaJoye won the third singles title. Hastings’ fourth singles player for the day, Brittany Johnson, lost a close match with Manistee then topped her opponent from Grant 6-0, 6-1. Sara DeBolt and Jaelynn Koning took the title at first doubles, pulling out a close threeset mach against Manistee in a third-set tie­ breaker. Abby Laubaugh and Nicole Hunt at second doubles and Mara Allan and Cassidy Monroe at third doubles played a flight higher than usual, and both took titles. Christy Osterink and KC Hunt filled in at fourth doubles for the Saxons, and coach Sevems said they learned a lot from their match experience in their two losses. Hastings fell 5-3 in its first dual of the sea­ son last Thursday. The Saxons won the top three singles flights. VanDiver topped Bailey Ray 6-2, 6-4. Monroe scored a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Sarah Ekema at second singles. In the third singles match, Hannah LaJoye beat Lauryn Coffey 6­ 3, 6-1. VanDiver said the team will rely on those top players to score team points for much of the season. She added that the top two dou­ bles teams played well. At third and fourth doubles the Saxons had the team of Laubaugh and Hunt and the team of Allan and Cassidy Monroe who were all playing in their first varsity matches. “The four girls just started playing this spring, but got better as the match went along. They are working hard to learn the game and develop strategy,” Sevems said. Delton Kellogg’s varsity softball team evened its Kalamazoo Valley Association record at 2-2 with a pair of victories at Maple Valley Tuesday. The Panthers pulled out a 17-16 win in the opener, getting three hits from Emmalee Wooden and two each from Kaysie Hook and Natalie Campbell. Taylor Medina and Michaela Johnson had four hits apiece for the Lions in the one-run loss. Johnson had six RBI. Emily Mattocks was 3-for-5 for the Lions as well. Delton Kellogg only had two earned runs and six hits. Maple Valley pitcher Taylor Medina took the loss. She struck out seven, but walked 14. Laya Newland earned the win pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers then took game two 5-3. Libby Parker, Carlee Keim and Wooden had the three hits for the Panthers in the vic­ tory. The Panthers were once again helped by control issues by the Lion pitchers. Medina, who was hit with the loss, and Emily Morris combined to give the Panthers nine walks. Hook was the winning pitcher for Delton. Maple Valley managed just two hits off her, A one each for Mattocks and Medina. The Panthers fell 20-1 and 5-3 in their two KVA contests against Schoolcraft Friday. Constantine scored a pair of five-inning victories over Maple Valley Thursday. After being no-hit in a 11-1 loss in the opener, the Lions found their offense a bit in game two. Megan Bonney went 3-3 with three RBI in the second game to lead the Lion attack in a 15-5 loss. Mattocks, Jordan Woodman, Medina and Bridget King had a hit each. Mattocks scored two runs, as did Medina. Woodman and Medina each had an RBI. Morris took the loss pitching for the Lions in game two, but allowed just three earned runs on seven hits. She walked 13 though. Medina had a bit better control in game two, but wasn’t helped by her defense either. She struck out four and walked six. She gave up seven hits and just one earned run. Correction: The photo with the Delton Kellogg softball preview which ran in the April 10 Hastings Banner was of Emmalee Wooden. �Page 14 — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Victories for both TK track teams over Hastings The Saxons’ Brie Sheldon gets the baton into the hand of teammate Maddie Solmes for the anchor leg of the 400-meter relay Thursday against Thornapple Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Drew Engle races around the corner in the 300-meter intermediate hurdle race Thursday during his team’s OK Gold Conference dual with Thornapple Kellogg inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojan guys saw the scoreboard change and headed off to the bus to celebrate. Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ track and field coach Matt Funk hung out in the press box inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field for a moment to make sure. He wasn’t leaving until he had the official results in his hand. “Holy cow,” said Funk when he got his paperwork. The scoreboard proved correct. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ track and field team opened the season of OK Gold Conference duals with a 69-69 victory at Hastings High School Thursday. It took a pretty good surge by the TK boys in the final few events to get the job done. The Trojan team of Brandon Dollaway, David Walter, Caleb Sabri and Hunter Meyerink closed things out by winning the 1600-meter relay in 3 minutes 43.83 seconds, finishing just over three seconds ahead of the Saxon foursome. TK also had Hunter Meyerink (43.17 sec­ onds) and Kyle Kraus (43.47) finish 1 2 in the 300-m^ter intermediate hurdles; Sabri (23.63) and Matt Miller (24.24) finish 1-2 in the 200The Saxons’ Ronnie Collins stays a tneter dash; Walter (10:53.23) andfetke Noah -step Of tWQ ahead of teammate SatnJ (10:54.11) finish 1-2 in the 3200-meter run; Johnson during the onnn 3200-meter run and Ryder Dermondy (116 feet 10 inches) and Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Devon Sloan (114-7) finish 1-2 in the discus The Trojan girls won every individual during the final stretch of events. event on the track except the 3200-meter run. “That’s precisely how the season went last year in the league too,” said Hastings boys Sprinter Fiona Shea won the 100-meter dash coach Jamie Murphy. “It’s a tough league. in 13.05, the 200-meter dash in 26.89 and Every point counts in every event. We had dthe 400-meter dash in 1 minute 2.62 sec­ ?. three meets last year that were decided by a onds. Junior Melissa Winchester, in her first var­ couple points and this one was decided by a single point and every kid in every event, sity outdoor track and field meet, won the doesn’t matter if they’re a varsity kid or a JV 800-meter run in 2:35.40 and the 1600-meter kid, they have to be ready. Decided by a point, run in 5:40.65. Winchester also teamed with Shea, Taylor that’s a third-place swing in a single event;.” Thomapple Kellogg’s girls also opened the Ward and freshman Brittany Blair to win the league season with a victory, topping the 1600-meter relay in 4 minutes 20.07 seconds. “We have a lot of talent,” said TK girls’ Saxons 86-51. coach Abby Kanitz. “We can make some adjustments as coaches, where to put pepole, but they ran well. We’ve got some young girls that are helping out a lot. And some old girls that are helping out a lot, so it’s a good prob­ lem to have.” Brandi Weslow won both hurdle races for the TK ladies, finishign the 100-meter hurdles in 17.93 and the 300-meter low hurdles in 56.24 seconds. The Trojans swept both the 300-meter hur­ dles and the 400-meter dash. TK also had the team of Blair, Autumn Zwyghuizen, Ward and Morgan McNutt win the 800-meter relay in 1:57.11. In the field, TK swept the long jump led by Holly Dahlke’s leap of 14-2. Marissa Delooff took the shot put with a mark of 31-6.5. Janie Noah won the high jump for TK by clearing 4-8. Walter was a four-time winner for the TK boys’ team, also taking the 800-meter run in 2:06.85 and the 1600-meter run in 4:45.44. Trojan freshman Luke Noah was second in the 3200-meter run and third in the 1600. Sabri swept the dashes for TK’s boys, win­ ning the 100 in 11.48 and the 200 in 23.63. Teammate Matt Miller was second in both of those races. Dollaway won the 400-meter dash for the TK boys in 54.36 seconds. Funk would have lilted to see his team do a bit better in the relays, but any issues had more’todo with early season hand-offs than speed for the most part. The SaMis won other three relays. The 400-meter relay team of Keegan Harvath, Caleb Engle, Brody Madden and Carson Williams finished in 46.67. That same foursome finished the 800meter relay in 1:37.86. Ronnie Collins, Chance Miller, Jacob Miller and Matt Johnson won the 3200-meter relay in 8:52.91. Hastings also won the four field events other than the discus, with Jason Slaughter clearing 12-0 in the pole vault ahead of Kraus who cleared 10-6 for the runner-up points. The Saxons’ Tyler Youngs took the shot put at 40-5. Hastings swept both the long jump and the high jump, with Williams flying 18-10 in the long jump for first place and Engle clear­ ing 5-8 to win the high jump. “The jumpers, we haven’t ever been really strong with our numbers in high jump, so I was very pleased with that,” coach Murphy said. Behind Engle in the high jump, Dalman and Carter Bennett both cleared 5-6 to finish second and third respectively. Clay Coltson was second in the long jump at 17-9.5, with teammate alex Maurer third at 17-6.5. The lone individual win on the track for the Hastings boys came in the 110-meter high hurdles, which Drew Engle won in 16.10. Trista Straube had the one individual win for the Saxon girls on the track, taking the 3200 in 12:34.21. In the field, the Saxons had Erin Goggins take the pole vault at 9-0 and earned a sweep in the discus led by Kaylie Lumbert’s throw of 92-1. Goggins, Abby Czinder, Brie Sheldon and Maddie Solmes won the 400-meter relay for Hastings in 53.92 and the team of Grace Bosma, Rachel Rimer, Kathrine Weinbrecht and Straube won the 3200-meter relay in 10:38.24. Hastings’ Kaylie Lumbert unleashes a throw in the shot put during her runner-up performance in the event against Thornapple Kellogg Thursday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Only Comets and Bulldogs top Saxons at relays The sun was out, the breeze wasn't too chilly, the competition was tough, and the Saxon varsity track and field teams had a fine day at their 77th Annual Hastings Relays. The Hastings boys and girls combined for a third-place finish at their big annual event. Grand Ledge took the day's championship with 200 total points. Grandville was second with 158, followed by Hastings 136, Eaton Rapids 136, St. Joseph 112, Three Rivers 93, Godwin Heights 27 and Potter's House Christian 1. The relay team that mixed guys and girls was one of the best for the Saxons, as they were second to Grand Ledge in the 4x99meter Co-Ed Saxon Relay. The Saxon four­ some of Carson Williams, Abby Czinder, Jason Slaughter and Maddie Solmes earned a time of 49.97 seconds, just behind the Comet foursome that finished in 49.46. It's that time of year to schedule your Child's Physical Sports • Summer Camp • Back-to -School Call our office today and schedule an appointment. Southside pediatrics 300 Meadow Run Drive, Hastings South of Hastings on M-37 Dr. Carrie Wilgus All Children Welcome Steve 269-818-1020 www.southside4kids.com Ross, CPNP St. Joseph's boys won a couple of distance relays, the 4x 1600-meter relay and the Distance Medley Relay, which included runs of 800, 400, 1200, and 1600 meters. Grandville or Grand Ledge runners won the rest of the day's events on the track in both the boys' and girls' competitions. The Saxon girls did fine in the distance races. Grace Bosma, Trista Straube, Katherine Wienbrecht and Emily Westers teamed up to place second in the Distance Medley Relay with a time of 13:56.17. Grandville won that race in 13:01.43. In the 4x 1600-meter relay, the Saxon team of Kayieigh Collins, Weinbrecht, Straube and Bosma was third in 23:47.99, behind Grandville (23:10.14) and Grand Ledge (23:44.96). Bosma, Straube and Weinbrecht also teamed with Rachel Rimer for a fourth-place time of 10:54.41 in the 4x800-meter relay. The Saxons' other fourth-place finish came in the 4x 100-meter Shuttle Hurdle Relay, with the team of Christy Clark, Brie Sheldon, Kali Wales and Timbree Pedersen finishing in 1:17.10. Erin Goggins and Briana Arens earned a win in the pole vault for the Saxons, combin­ ing for a height of 14 feet 9 inches. In the shot put, Hastings was second behind Eaton Rapids. The Greyhound duo of Bailey Baker and Mary Hecksei put together a total distance of 73-2 to win the event. Hastings had the team of Kaylie Lumbert and Sarah Sixberry get a mark of 58-10. Lumbert and Clark were second in the dis­ cus relay at 168-5, behind the Eaton Rapids duo of Hecksei and Baker that threw a total of 149-1.5. The Saxon duo of Clark and Westers was fourth in the high jump, with a total height of 9-0. The Shuttle Hurdle Relay was one of the best on the track for the Saxon boys as well, with the team of Jake Dalman, Mitchel Brooks, Wilgus and Miguel Arjona second in I: 07.13, just .13 behind the Grandville team which won the race. Like with the girls' team, field events were a strong spot for the Saxon boys. Caleb Engle and Dalman won the high jump relay with a total height of 11-4. The Saxon duo of Slaughter and Arjona tied Three Rivers for the third best total height in the pole vault, clearing 23-0. Hastings' Tyler Youngs and George Murphy were fourth in the shot put relay at 37-9 and fourth in the discus relay at 179-3. The other top finishes on the track for Hastings’ boys came from the 4x800-meter relay team of Matt Johnson, Chance Miller, Ronnie Collins and Jacob Miller which was third in 8:50.55 and the Distance Medley Relay team of Johnson, Jacob Miller, Chance Miller and Felipe Carmona which was third in I1: 27.74. The Saxon teams both followed up Saturday's performance with non-conference victories over Muskegon Catholic Central in duals Tuesday. The Hastings boys won 99-38 while the girls scored a 102-34 victory. Muskegon Catholic Central's Tommy Scott and Logan Helton were faster than anyone the Saxons put out on the track in the sprints, but the Hastings boys won the 13 events that duo did not compete in. Chance Miller was the lone Saxon boy to win two individual events, taking the 800meter run in 2:19.53 and the 1600-meter run in 5:05.55. Ronnie Collins won the 3200meter run in 11:29.88. Hastings swept the three scoring places in those three events. Jacob Miller took the 400-meter dash in 54.88. The Saxons won the two longest relays, with Jacob Miller, Chance Miller, Johnson and Morgan Tolles took the 1600-meter relay in 3:52.35, while the team of Jacob Miller, Johnson, Ronnie Collins and Chance Miller won the 3200-meter relay in 9:09.13. Arjona took the 110-meter hurdles in 16.33 and Wilgus the 300-meter hurdles in 45.89. In the field, the Hastings boys had Engle won the high jump at 5-10, Slaughter the pole vault at 11-0, Williams the long jump at 18­ 9.5, Youngs the shot put at 38-9.5 and Murphy the discus at 103-10. The Hastings girls also split the relays with MCC. The Saxon team of Bosma, Solmes, Goggins and Westers won the 1600-meter relay in 4:47.63 and Bosma, Straube, Kayieigh Collins and Weinbrecht won the 3200-meter relay in 5:44.0. The Saxon girls swept the field events, just like the boys, with Goggins clearing 8-6 in the pole vault, Westers clearing 4-8 in the high jump, Sheldon flying 13-.5 in the long jump, and Lumbert winning the shot put (30-3.5) and the discus (91-2). The Saxons swept the scoring places in the long jump, pole vault and discus. Five different girls won individual races for the Saxon girls on the track. Solmes won the 100-meter dash in 13.03. Anna Kendall won the 400-meter dash in 1:13.24. Bosma took the 800 in 2:42.29. Straube won the 1600 in 6:09.01. Selinda Archiga won the 3200 in 14:48.65. MCC's Janae Coon won the 100-meter hur­ dles in 17.62 and the 300-meter hurdles in 52.91, while teammate Momo Neal won the 200-meter dash in 27.91. The Catholic Central boys had Scott win the 100-meter dash in 11.50 and the 200meter dash in 24.27. Helton was second to him in each of those races, and that duo also contributed to wins in the 400-meter relay and the 800-meter relay. Neal and Coon con­ tributed to MCC's wins in the 400-meter relay and the 800-meter relay on the girls' side. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — Page 15 Limiting mistakes puts Vikings on top at tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was a big of a homecoming feel to Saturday’s Hastings Invitational. Saxon varsity baseball coach Marsh Evans got to see his former players Jack Hobert, Jamie Garrett and Jesse Lyons coaching for opponents throughout the course of the day. “Having Jack come back from Middleville and Jamie Garrett, his assistant coach, and then Jesse here, I love those kids,” said Evans. “I coached them when they were young. Jesse was my manager when he was 8-9 years old, falling asleep on my shoulder on long bus rides home. That’s what’s fun about this stuff. It was special to have those guys here today.” Evans’ Saxons got the best of Lyons’ Delton Kellogg team in the consolation game that ended the day at Johnson Field, 9-5. Hobert’s Thomapple Kellogg Trojans were downed by Lakewood in the championship contest, 4-1. Denny Frost’s Lakewood team took the day’s title by playing cleaner baseball than its competitors. The Vikings had just two errors all day, and got a pair of fine pitching per­ formances. “Good pitching, good defense and timely hitting. That’s the name of the game,” said Frost. “Both Kam (Comer) and (Dylan) Kemp it was their first outing of the year and both threw complete games, kept the pitch-count down, threw strikes, and our defense made the plays. The kids put the bat on the ball, we ran the bases well, and we bunted, had a sui­ cide. We just got on top early and played solid the rest of the way. It was a good win. Middleville is a great team.” Kemp got the win in the championship game, allowing just one run on two hits and two walks. He struck out five Trojans. The one run against him was earned, but it fol­ lowed one of the Vikings’ few moments of mental lapses - a flyball which got lost in the sun and then a pick-off attempt at first base which flew wide of its mark and allowed the Trojan baserunner to advance to third with no out in the top of the seventh. The Vikings had plenty of cushion at that point though, thanks to a four-run first inning. “That first inning was just horrendous,” Hobert said. “We couldn’t get an out. I’m not gonna sugar coat it. We had a lot of mental breakdowns in that game and that’s not like The Lakewood varsity baseball team celebrates its championship at Saturday’s Hastings Invitational after knocking off the host Saxons and then the Thornapple Kellogg Trojans to earn the title. (Photo by Brett Bremer) us. I don’t think our kids were prepared, men­ tally prepared, to play that second game.” ” You can’t have mental lapses against a good team because they’re going to capital­ ize. And Lakewood is a good team and they capitalized.” Alex Caudy had a pair of singles and an RBI in the final to lead the Lakewood attack. Connor Hansbarger, Kemp, Jordan White, Doug Suntkin, Comer and Brady Forman had the Vikings’ other six hits, all singles. Forman and Suntkin had the only other RBI. Connor Collier drove in TK’s lone run, with the sacrifice fly that brought home team­ mate AJ Nye from third in the top of the sev­ enth. Lakewood topped Hastings 5-1 in the first game of the day, getting a complete-game vic­ tory from Comer. He allowed just three hits and walked just one Saxon. He struck out four. Hastings pulled within 2-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning thanks to an RBI sacrifice fly Thornapple Kellogg’s Dalton Phillips gets a lead off of second base during his team’s win over Delton Kellogg at the Hastings Invitational Saturday. (Photo by Hffiiett Bremer) H : u — Delton Kellogg catcher Edward Jones fires to second base to try and pick-off a Saxon base stealer during the bottom of the third inning of Saturday’s consolation game at the Hastings Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) really well.” TK took control of that game with a fourrun third inning, which included singles from Dalton Phillips and Nick Iveson as well as a couple walks, a hit batter and a Delton error. The Trojans had just four hits. They got singles from Harris and Collier, and a single and a double from Dalton Phillips. Harris, Austin Sprague and Iveson scored two runs each. A single by Cameron Tobias and a double by Chase Herzog, both in the bottom of the seventh, were the only hits for Delton in the loss. Both Lyons and Evans were happy with their way their offense came to life a bit in the consolation game. Hastings scored four runs in the bottom of the second, two in the third and three in the fourth of its 9-5 victory. The Saxons had nine hits, by eight different players. Shaffer had a single and a double to lead the attack. He drove in a run and scored one in the second inning Saxon surge, which was helped by a couple walks and a hit batter, von der Hoff had a RBI double in the second as well. Kameron Comer pitches for the Vikings during the top of the fifth inning of their 4-1 victory over Thornapple Kellogg in the championship game at Saturday’s Hastings Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Mitchell Gee, Michael Eastman, Zach McMahon and Pewoski had one hit and one RBI each, with McMahon’s one hit being a double. “I was happy with our swings today and for the most part our pitching was okay,” Evans said. Delton Kellogg had six hits, led by Petzold’s two doubles. He had one RBI. Sam Horrocks drove in two runs with a single in the top of the second inning. Morgan had a single and Delton’s other RBI. “We’ve got to work on getting control of our walks and wild pitches, and our errors. We were beating ourselves,” said Lyons. “Once we get that all under control we’ll be all right.” Mac Clisso got the win on the mound for the Saxons in the finale. from Zach McMahon that scored Draven Pederson from third. Only two of the Vikings’ five runs were earned. Stephen Shaffer, Connor von der Hoff and Nate Pewoski (2B) had the three Saxon hits. Lakewood had just three hits as well, a pair of singles from Kemp and one off the bat of McKay Markwart. Markwart had a pair of RBI, and Hansberger, Caudy and Jordan White had one each. Thomapple Kellogg reached the champi­ onship game with an 8-0 win over Delton Kellogg in the second game of the day. “Donald Lenard pitched a tremendous game, a complete-game shut out,” said Hobert. “He had a no-hitter through five. He brought it. “We were aggressive on the basepaths. I think Delton is a pretty decent team, one of the best teams I’ve seen from them in a long time over there. Hats off to Don he pitched Hurdle crew leads Lakewood boys to league win Lakewood’s varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams each split their two duals in a Tri hosted by Leslie Thursday. The Viking boys scored a win in their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division dual with Stockbridge, which was being made up after a postponement Tuesday afternoon. Lakewood’s boys topped the Panthers 75-61, while also falling 71-66 in their dual with the Blackhawks. The hurdlers were the best events for the Lakewood boys. Freshman Noah Caudy won the 110-meter high hurdles in 17.44 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles in 44.09. Lakewood had the three fastest guys in the 300 hurdles, with senior Nate Kauffman sec­ ond in 45.06 and junior Drew Durkee third in 45.68. In the 110-meter hurdles, Kauffman was second in 18.99. Lakewood won one of the three relays, with Stockbridge taking the other three. Lakewood’s team won the 800-meter relay in 1 minute 37.90 seconds. The Vikings added a couple victories in the field, with Durkee clearing 10 feet 9 inches in the pole vault and Kauffman clearing 5-8 in the high jump. Sophomore Griffin Quisenberry’s leap of 17-11 was the second best mark in the long jump, behind Leslie’s Braydon Kinney who flew 19-5.5. Lakewood was helped to the win over the Panthers by finishing ahead of them in three of the four relay races. Leslie had the top sprinters at the Tri, with Braydon Kinney taking the 100 in 11.81 and Mackenzie Glassford the 200 in 24.94. Their teammate Trenton Mulnix was second in each of those sprints. Stockbridge dominated the distance races, taking the top three spots (at least) in the 800meter run, the 1600-meter run and the 3200- meter run. Austin Fillmore won the 800 in 2:10.96 and the 1600 in 4:47.53. Mitch Lilley was the 3200 champ in 10:37.59. Lakewood’s girls fell 71-62 in their league dual with Stockbridge, but topped Leslie 78­ 58. Viking senior Mycah Ridder was first in all four of her events, winning the 100-meter dash in 13.48, the 200 in 29.19, the long jump at 13-10.5 and teaming with Lindsey Tooker, Jacqueline O’Gorman and Samantha Morrison to win the 400-meter relay in 54.23. Morrison won both the hurdle events, fin­ ishing the 100 in 17.29 and the 300 in 52.76. She was second in the high jump, clearing 4­ 10. Stockbridge’s Kelsey Crockett also cleared 4-10 to win the event. O’Gorman was the runner-up to Ridder in the 100-meter dash (14.23) and was also sec­ ond in the 400 with a time of 1:06.19. The Viking girls’ team got a solid perform­ ance in the shot put from Briana Bost and Riley Eggers. Bost was second with a mark of 28-11 while Eggers earned a mark of 25-9. Lakewood’s girls also got a win from Stevie Sutton in the pole vault. She cleared 8­ 3. Lakewood hosted Williamston for league duals Tuesday, while also facing off against Grand River Preparatory. The Viking teams teach topped Grand River, but fell in confer­ ence duals against the talented Hornets. The Lakewood boys were downed 103.5­ 33.5. Caudy had a couple wins for the Lake wood boys, taking the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.66 and the 300-meter hurdles in 43.65. Lakewood also had Daniel Sauers win the 3200-meter run in 11:38.OO, and took the 400meter relay in 48.83. Williamston’s girls topped the Vikings 103-34. The hurdles were a good event for the Lakewood ladies too, with Morrison winning the 100-meter hurdles in 16.67 and the 300meter hurdles in 52.49. Morrison added a vic­ tory in the high jump, clearing 5-2. Lakewood also had Bost with the shot put with a mark of 30-11.5. Hackett gets two goals in second half to top DK Delton Kellogg and Hackett Catholic Central battled it our for nearly an hour before the Fighting Irish broke the scoreless tie. Hackett’s varsity girls’ soccer team got a goal from Jordan Gravely with 24:59 to play in the second half Monday, then tacked on a goal by Elana Ochoa seven and a half min­ utes later to score a 2-0 Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over visiting Delton Kellogg. Neither team got much going on the attack, as there were only eight shots on goal all game. Keeper Hannah Butchbaker made three saves on the five Irish shots for Delton. Hayley Johnson stopped all three shots that came her way for the Irish. The Panthers fall to 1-4 overall with the loss, and are now 0-2 in the KVA. They were slated to host Pennfield last night. Delton Kellogg returns to action Monday at Maple Valley, then will host Olivet Wednesday (April 30). Hastings second baseman Jon Wilcox (2) turns to flip a back-handed throw to short­ stop Connor von der Hoff to force out Lakewood’s Brady Forman at second base dur­ ing the top of the sixth inning of their contest at the Hastings Invitational Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk 1 2.org THURSDAY, APR. 24 9:30 AM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM Boys Boys Girls Girls Boys Boys Boys Girls Girls Varsity Varsity Varsity Varsity Varsity JV MS JV MS Golf Track Tennis Track Baseball Baseball Track Softball Track Delton Kellogg HS Inv. GRCC @ Houseman Fid. West Catholic HS GRCC @ Houseman Fid. Thom.-Kellogg HS Single Thom.-Kellogg HS Single Maple Valley MS Northview HS (DH) Maple Valley MS A A H A k H H H H Otsego HS Otsego HS H H FRIDAY, APR, 25 5:00 PM 6:45 PM Girls JV Girls Varsity Soccer Soccer SATURDAY. APR. 26 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Boys Fresh. Girls Varsity Girls JV Baseball Tennis Tennis 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 8:30 PM Boys Boys Girls Boys Girls Baseball Baseball Softball Golf Softball Varsity JV JV JV Varsity Saxon Inv. Kelloggsville HS Cancelled-Hastings HS Saxon Inv. Comstock HS DH Grandville Quad Grandville Quad Blue/Gold Inv. Gull Lake Schools Gull Lake Inv. H A A A A A H A Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Varsity Golf Golf JV Varsity Tennis JV Soccer JV Tennis Fresh. Softball Fresh. Baseball Track MS MS Track Varsity Soccer NorthPointe Christian HS GR Catholic Central GR Catholic Central GR Catholic Central GR Catholic Central Hudsonville HS 5inn. DH GR Catholic Central Wayland MS Wayland MS GR Catholic Central A A A A H H H H H A TUESDAY. APR. 29 3:45 PM 4:00 PM Boys Varsity Boys Varsity Golf Track Hastings HS OK Jam SCOtt Hills Tri @ Houseman Field 4:00 PM Girls Varsity 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM Boys Boys Girls Giris Varsity JV Varsity JV Track Baseball Baseball Softball Softball SC Ott Hills Tri @ Houseman Field GR Catholic Central DH GR Catholic Central DH GR Catholic Central DH GR Catholic Central DH A A H A H WEDNESDAY. APR. 30 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 5:45 PM Boys Girls Girls Girls Boys Giris Girls JV Varsity JV JV Fresh. Fresh. Varsity Golf Tennis Soccer Tennis Baseball Softball Soccer South Christian HS South Christian HS South Christian HS South Christian HS South Christian HS Wayland Union HS DH South Christian HS H H H A A A H THURSDAY. MAY 1 TBA Boys Varsity 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM Boys Girls Girls Boys Boys Girls MS Varsity MS Varsity JV JV Golf Track Softball Track Baseball Baseball Softball GR Ottawa Hills HS A OK Jam Comstock Relays A Lakeview HS-Battle Creek A Comstock Relays A GR Catholic Central Single H GR Catholic Central Single k Lakeview HS-Battle Creek H Times and dates subject to change MONDAY. APR. 28 12:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 5:45 PM * Tuesday, Apr. 29 continued H A Thanks to Bus Week!s Sponsor Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, P.C, “Quality Care with Compassion ” 840 Cook Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @www.hoc-mi.com HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact Nancy 945-2742 or hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule �Page 16 — Thursday, April 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner TK allows just one run in winning county invite by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg ended Lakewood’s habit of winning the Hastings Invitational Saturday. The Trojan varsity softball team scored a 9­ 1 victory over the Vikings in Saturday’s championship contest, after topping Delton Kellogg 17-0 in three innings in its first game of the day. “There was hitting from top to bottom. We only made a couple of errors. We’ve been playing really good defense,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Andy Saldivar. “We got excellent pitching by Graycen (Bailey). She was just throwing the ball really, really well. “I think we’re finally getting warmed up now, with this spring and the weather. We’re showing the hitting now and what we can do. It was awesome pitching and great hitting top to bottom. I just hope we continue to play this way.” The two victories are the first two of the season for the Trojans, who are 2-4. Bailey and first baseman Sandra Gerou led the way for TK. Bailey allowed just one run in her ten innings in the circle. She allowed just two hits and struck out four without issuing a walk against Delton Kellogg. Lakewood managed six singles and a pair of doubles off of Bailey, who also walked two in the final. The Vikings though left ten run­ ners stranded on base and struck out five times against the Trojans’ ace. Gerou led the Trojan offense, going 7-7 on the day with six singles and a two-run home run in the top of the seventh inning against Lakewood that plated her team’s final two runs. She waited on a change-up and pounded Hastings’ Shayna Brooks dives head first into home plate to score a run in the bottom of the sixth inning of the consola­ tion game against Delton Kellogg at Saturday’s Hastings Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity softball team shows off its hardware after scoring victories over Delton Kellogg and Lakewood to take the title at Saturday’s Hastings Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Bryonna Barton rounds third and heads for home to score the Vikings’ lone run in their 4-1 loss to Thornapple Kellogg in the championship game Saturday at the Hastings Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) What’s Common in Common Core? A look at Common Core in Michigan Schools Featured Speaker Rep. Theresa Abed Michigan House Representative, 71st District Sunday, May 4,2014 4-6pm Thomas Jefferson Hall 328 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, Ml Menu: Soup, Salad, Bread, Dessert & Drink Donations accepted Student Art Display Music it over the left Centerfield fence for her first home run of the season. “We really just came together because we were all nervous, but we really wanted to beat Lakewood,” Gerou said. “When we’ve played them in the past we haven’t been able to (beat them), or we’ve been close and then we fell behind, but today we came back. “Everybody just wanted to win, the first tournament of the year. Everybody wanted to come out and say ‘we can do this.’ It’s been a while since we won (the Hastings Invitational). They didn’t have the tourna­ ment last year for varsity teams, and that made us want it even more.” The Trojans jumped on the Vikings right away. Kristen Kempema and Bailey knocked back-to-back doubles to right Centerfield to §ttui the championship, with Kempema scor­ ing on Bailey’s blast. Bailey would come home on an infield single by Gerou. TK led 2-0 until the bottom of the fourth, when Lakewood’s Bryonna Barton led off with a double, then came home on a two-out double by Megan Salazar. Hamilton took the loss pitching for Lakewood. Seven of the nine runs off her were earned. TK had nine hits and one walk of Hamilton. She struck out four. Five singles and a hit batter helped TK score five runs in the top of the sixth to take control of the game. Three runs came home on a two-out, bases-loaded single by Jade Hilton that rolled past the Viking centerfield­ er to the fence. Kempema and Kim Webster also had RBI hits in the inning. Konnor Geiger and Salazar had two hits each to lead the Lakewood attack. “We just really didn’t hit the ball. Our bats never came alive, I think if we would have got some offense going early in the game I think that defensively we probably would have been a little bit tougher too,” said Lakewood head coach Kristen Heinze. “We didn’t make adjustments in the box to get the hits that we needed. Our bats really just went silent. “We continued to pop the ball up, and bat­ ter after batter kind of did the same thing. Their girl was not throwing hard, but with a little different spin and we continued to get underneath it.” Lakewood topped the host Saxons 15-0 in four innings in the first game of the day. Kennedy Geiger no-hit the Saxons through the four-inning contest, striking out five. Lakewood pounded 15 hits, scoring ten earned runs off of Saxon starter Emily Hayes. Lakewood leadoff hitter Olivia Barker was 4-4, with a triple, and scored four runs, while driving in one. Taylor VantLand and Laura Walkington both blasted home runs for the Vikings. VantLand was 2-4 with four RBI. Walkington had three RBI. Barton had a double, a single and an RBI. Kennedy Geiger had a pair of singles as well and drove in two runs. “I liked how against Hastings we played our game the entire time on both sides of the field and I thought in the second game we did­ n’t continue that,” said Heinze. “I think it’s something we’ve really got to work on as a team to make sure that we’re playing as focused and as tense as we can to play our best softball all the time because we just can’t be up and down that way. We’ve got to be more consistent.” The Trojan offense was solid in its opener too. Gerou had her three singles, and was one of ten different Trojans to score a run. Paige Lajcak had a pair of doubles and joined team­ mates Bailey, Gerou, Sabriah Postma, and Kim Webster in scoring twice each. Lindsay Thomas had a single and a walk and scored three runs. A double by Carlee Keim and single from Julia Taszreak were the only Delton hits off Bailey. Delton Kellogg’s Libby Parker gets a jump off first as Trojan first baseman Katlynn Curtis guards her bag during the top of the third inning of their contest Saturday at the Hastings Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings finished off the day by topping Delton Kellogg 13-3 in six innings in the con­ solation game. The Saxons had ten hits in the win, includ­ ing three from Hayes who had a single and two doubles and scored three runs. She was also the winning pitcher, striking out seven while walking three and giving up six hits. Shayna Brooks also scored three runs for Hastings, going l-for-2 with a double and a walk. Anna Ellege had a single, a double and a run scored for Hastings as well. Michelle Howlett was l-for-4 with a double and a run scored as well. Libby Parker had a strong effort leading off for the Panthers. She was 4-4 with three sin­ gles and a double. Kelsi Kienitz reached base three times, with a single a double and walk in her three plate appearances. Trojan track teams have no trouble topping the Cougars The Trojan teams dominated OK Gold Conference duals with Grand Rapids Catholic Central Tuesday to each improve to 2-0 in the conference. The Throanpple Kellogg varsity girls’ track and field team won 16 of the 17 events to take their dual with the Cougars 109-27 in Middleville. Marissa DeLoof, Brandi Weslow, Fiona Shea and Melissa Winchester won a pair of individual events each for the Trojans. DeLoof took the throws, earning a mark of 29 feet 6 inches in the shot put and throwing the discus 102-5. Winchester won the 1600meter run in 5 minutes 47.86 seconds and the 800-meter run in 2:36.38. Shea took the 400meter dash in 1:03.20 and the 100-meter dash in 12.58. Weslow swept the hurdles, taking the 100-meter event in 17.66 and the 300meter low hurdles in 53.47. In the field, the Trojans also had Janie Noah win the high jump at 4-10 and Holly Dahlke take the long jump at 14-11.25. Freshmen won the other two individual events on the track for TK, with Autumn Zwyghuizen taking the 20p-meter dash in 28.98 and Rachael Gorton the 3200-meter run in 12:42.61. Shea and Winchester were each part of a relay win for TK too. Shea teamed with Taylor Ward, Tannah Adgate and Brittany Blair to win the 1600-meter relay in 4L26.07. Winchester joined Adgate, Noah and Ward in winning the 3200-meter relay in 10:52.57. The Trojan foursome of Morgan McNutt, Blair, Zwyghuizen and Ward took the 800meter relay in 1:56.08 while McNutt, Jillian Sterman, Dahlke and Abbi Tolan won the 400-meter relay in 56.12. The Cougars’ lone win came in the pole vault, where Jordan Ziemke cleared 8-0. TK’s boys won all but three events in their 91-46 victory over the Cougars. One of the TK boys’ wins did come in the pole vault, where Kyle Kraus cleared 9-6. Kraus also won the high jump by clearing 5­ 6 and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a time of 44.29. The Trojans had a third win in the field, with Ryder Dermody taking the discus at 131­ 11. David Walter was a part of four wins for TK. He teamed with Brandon Boonstra, Brandon Dollaway and Hunter Meyerink to win the 1600-meter relay in 3:50.02. Walter also won the 800-meter run in 2:12.58, the 1600 in 4:58.44 and the 3200 in 10:22.81. Caleb Sabri helped TK pile up points in the sprints. He won the 100-meter dash in 11.21 and the 200-meter dash in 23.86. Sabri also teamed with Dollaway, Matt Miller and Meyerink to win the 800-meter relay in 1:42.02 and with Levi Ryfiak, Miller and Cody Velthouse to win the 400-meter relay in 48.01. The Trojans’ other first-place points came from Dollaway’s time of 56.10 in the 400meter dash and Meyerink’s winning time in the 110-meter high hurdles. Catholic Central’s two individual victories came in the field, with Ted Russo getting a mark of 38-4 in the shot put and Jamie Pirochta flying 17-4.25 in the long jump. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-05-01.pdf 2f8b5811d1f75ed053de27805ec962a7 PDF Text Text Two school millages on May 6 ballot Courthouse security is reasonable Panthers pounce on Lions to get league win See Story on Page 5 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 14 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests 1070490102590500000049058195427 ^*************************0/\R_RT LOT**C 003 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 ino i in Thursday, May 1, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 18 PRICE 750 Newly retired police chief vents as city mulls budget Auditions planned for Delton theater group The Delton Amateur Community Theatre is gearing up for its second pro­ duction and is looking for actors age 18 to 80. Auditions will be Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. and Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Delton Kellogg Middle School, Room 10/11. The group will be performing a Pulitzer Prize-winning play “You Can’t Take It With You,” a romantic comedy about a man from a family of rich snobs who becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family. The play was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film in 1938, j starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur. In Delton, the show will be per­ formed July 18, 19, 26 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. Prospective actors are asked to bring calendars to tryouts to determine prac­ tice times and conflicts. The production will be directed by j . -Mary CUlier and Will Eichelberger; ,-^J For more information, call 569-207­ 0761. Historical society to gather Tuesday Barry County Historical Society will I meet Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. The group will be discussing its 50th anniversary project to develop a brochure and map about the stagecoach line that ran through Barry County from f Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. Also on the agenda are a Discussion about creating a logo for the Society in honor of the upcoming celebration. Members and visitors are invited to bring old Barry County photographs to share with the group after the business ; meeting. Desserts, coffee and tea will be served. The public is welcome and encour­ aged to attend the meeting. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer During his parting comments to the Hastings City Council Monday evening, retired Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver, speaking as a private citizen, voiced several concerns, “based on years of experience and observation,” about the municipality’s budg­ eting process. Sarver, who officially retired two days prior to the April 28 meeting, said he hopes the city does not eliminate any posi­ tions in the police department during the budgeting process, especially the deputy police chief post. “If you can’t protect your city, it doesn’t grow and it doesn’t prosper. You are now in the situation of not having a deputy chief ready to step in if the chief is not available,” said Sarver, regarding the appointment of for­ mer Deputy Police Chief Jeff Pratt to the chief’s post. . Sarver said in his discussions with Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield, the city manag­ er seemed to be vacillating as to the impor­ tance of the deputy chief position, and some members of the council were questioning the importance of the position. “Whether you’re a second-in-command, a deputy chief, a lieutenant, a captain or any­ thing else, there needs to be someone imme­ diately available to step in. For reliability and continuity of services, a second in command is a must,” said Sarver. “I encourage each [council member] to monitor this situation to make sure that this city continues to be prop­ erly protected.” Sarver said he and Mansfield had differing opinions on public safety over the years, par­ ticularly funding for the police department and personnel. He said he objected to cuts made by Mansfield, with the consent of the council, several years ago when the economy took a downturn. Sarver said the budget reductions forced officers to put in mandatory overtime. He said there have also been occa­ sions when only one officer was on duty — a situation which he said increases the risk to both the officers and crime victims and result­ ed in slower response times, and, in some cases, no response at all. While Sarver acknowledged that the city had added three new officers as the economy improved, he said an officer who left the force last fall has yet to be replaced; and with his own retirement,, a second position is now open. That leaves the department two officers less than the department had on payroll in the 1980s, he told the council. Sarver’s other comments were directed toward Mansfield’s interactions with depart­ ment heads and the city’s budgeting process. “The manager is here to make some tough decisions,” he said. “Again, that is what you pay him for. Your manager is a very hard­ working individual who faces an almost insurmountable amount of stress. While he works very hard to manage that stress, at times he responds in a manner that shows that stress is affecting him.” Sarver encouraged the council to continue to monitor the working relationship with department heads and the manager’s office. He suggested Mansfield regularly ask depart­ ment heads to evaluate his performance and how they can work together to improve city services. One of Sarver’s complaints was that funds were taken from his department’s budget last fall to cover Municipal Employee Retirement System funding without any notice or expla­ nation. He said department heads should receive some sort of written communication from the manager’s office detailing how many funds were removed from the budget and the reason for the removal. Finally, Sarver said he objected to the city’s administrative services fund, which he said he does not understand, yet it takes up 25 percent of his department’s budget. “I’ve had it explained to me that it is a labor-related fund, based on the amount of labor that your department uses,” he said. “The department head, the police chief, has absolutely no say over how much goes in there, where it goes, what it’s comprised of, and how it affects his budget,” he said. “In these days of transparency, why not make the department heads’ budgets so they can truly be responsible for them? Sarver asked Mansfield and the council to take his comments in the spirit in which they were given. “This city is and will continue to be a great place to work, live and visit,” he said. “It has always been great; it can always be greater.” See CITY, page 3 Hildreth to receive 2014 Liberty Bell award Friday Bonnie Hildreth, president and CEO of Barry Community Foundation, will be hon­ ored Friday as the 2014 Liberty •’B 'll Award winner. . Hildreth was selected by members of the Barry County Bar Association for the annual award, given to a person who has demon­ strated a commitment to his or her commu­ nity. The award is given on or around National Law Day, which is observed May 1. A ceremony will begin at noon in the Barry County Circuit courtroom at the coun­ ty courthouse. Prior to the formal ceremony, a coffee reception will be in the courtroom at 11 a.rp. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman will be the featured speaker at the Bonnie Hildreth ceremony. Criteria for the award are that it be given to someone who promotes a better understand­ ing of the rule of law, encourages a greater respect fpr law and the court, stimulates a sense of civic responsibility, and contributes to good government in the community. Hildreth has been at the helm of the Barry Community Foundation since its inception when assets totaled $350,000. Under her leadership, the foundation has gown to near­ ly $25 million, with 225 funds benefiting the community. Hildreth has helped the foundation pur­ chase the former Presbyterian church build­ ing that has undergone renovations to become the Barry Community Enrichment Center. It now houses 17 different nonprofit groups and programs under one roof. Hildreth also was named the 2013 Athena .Leadership -Award ■ winner by the -Barry County Chamber of Commerce. The Liberty Bell Award started by a group called Michigan Young Lawyers in 1960. Criteria established then are often still used by the more than 200 Law Day programs giving the award. In Barry County, the Barry County Bar Association started the Liberty Bell Award program with the first recipient, Forabelle Stowell, in 1976. Law Day was created in 1957 by the American Bar Association. A year later, President Dwight Eisenhower established Law Day and in 1961, May 1 was the desig­ nated day for Law Day. Community service, academics mark 2014 Hastings Rotary Top 10 Lighthouse Title to host Business After Hours The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will have its May Business After Hours event at Lighthouse Title Thursday, May 8, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Lighthouse Title is located at 203 S. Michigan Ave. in Hastings. This monthly networking event offers chamber members, guests, com­ munity leaders, customers and col­ : leagues the opportunity to learn more about area businesses. i Attendees of the “Business After Hours” event at Lighthouse Title will be included in a drawing for $25 in Chamber Barry Bucks. RSVP to nichole@mibarry.com or call 269-945­ 2454 to attend the event. County Democrats will meet May 10 The Barry County Democrats group will hold its next meeting Saturday, May 10, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Among the happy members of the 2014 Hastings Rotary Club Top 10 are (from left) Kayla Kalmink, with parents Dave and Deb Hatfield; Whitney Martin, with parents Mark and Tamara Martin; Grace Bosma, with parents Mike and Kim Bosma; Katie Brown, with parents Rick and Cheryl Brown; and Rachel Rimer, with grandparents Joe and Margaret Shaver and mother Barb Shaver. From teaching piano to refereeing youth soccer games, this year’s class of top 10 Hastings High School seniors honored by the Hastings Rotary Club Monday again demon­ strated not only academic achievement, but a passion for life and the community in which they live. That combination of qualities the Rotary Club seeks in its selection each year is what makes up this special group. Though many of them may be in the academic top 10 honored each year during the graduation ceremony, scholastic achievement is only part of the larg­ er quality of this group. Balancing academic rigor with dedication to community service and assistance to others is no easy task. As those honored by the Rotary Club said at Monday’s special luncheon and awards presentation at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro in Hastings attested, it all comes from the heart, from a fervor for others that provides a special kind of success. Flashing their smiles of pride as members of the 2014 Hastings Rotary Club Top 10 are (from left) Matt Johnson, with parents Brad and Karin Johnson; Ethan Haywood, with parents Luke and Renee Haywood; Kylee Nemetz, with parents John and Tammy Nemetz; Stephen Kendall, with parents Marty and Deb Kendall; and Connor von der Hoff, with parents Ed and Donna von der Hoff. As these students and, more importantly, as these young people are about to step into the leadership of their lives and communities, the Hastings Rotary Club takes special pride in honoring its 2014 Top 10 seniors. The Hastings Rotary Club Top 10 students for 2014 from Hastings High School are: Grace Bosma, daughter of Mike and Kim Bosma. Bosma has been a four-year member of the volleyball, basketball and track teams and served as captain of all four teams during her senior year. She earned the “Most Improved Award” in volleyball, the “Most Hustle” honor in basketball and gained All-Conference stand­ ings in track. She was also a member of the Business Professionals of America, the Key Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Pride Club, the Youth Advisory Council and served as student body president during her sen­ ior year on student council. Bosma was named See TOP TEN, page 8 �Page 2 — Thursday, May 1,2014 — The Hastings Banner State finals conclusion shows promise for coming Science Olympiad seasons Katie Brown (left) waits as teammate Becky Maurer makes adjustments in the mag­ netic levitation competition Saturday at the Michigan Science Olympiad state finals. Gathering on the steps of the auditorium on MSU’s campus at the Science Olympiad State Finals are (front row, from left) Hannah Barnard, Peter Beck, Becky Maurer, and Coach Marty Buehler. Second row, Naomi VanDien, Katie Brown, Erin Goggins, Matthew Maurer (third row) Caleb Sherwood, Emily Metzner, Marshall Cherry, Abby Campbell, (back) Team Mom Amy Cherry, Katie Pohl, Avery Lomas and Assistant Lindsey Karn. (Missing from photo are Aaron Denny, Aaron Hamlin, Devin Hamlin and Alie Porter). Teams from 96 schools across Michigan — from public to private to charter academies — along with parents and coaches, fill the auditorium with colorful team shirts at MSU Saturday evening for the awards ceremony. Although the top-place medals eluded the and middle schools across Michigan began forensics, said Buehler. Hastings High School Science Olympiad preparing last fall for Science Olympiad com­ Saturday evening, medals were awarded to team Saturday, Coach Marty Buehler said the petitions, which include invitational and the top six places in each of 23 events. finals at Michigan State University concluded regional contests. The top teams from each Hastings students placed in the top half of the a successful season with promise for next regional were then invited to compete among state in 13 of those events: year. 48 teams at the state level. Forensics — Naomi VanDien and Emily Buehler, a science teacher at the high The events cover a broad range of topics, Metzner, 10th. school, led a team of 17 students, including including engineering, experimental design, Boomilever — Matthew Maurer and Becky two alternates, to Saturday’s competition. thermodynamics, remote sensing, chemistry, Maurer, 10th. Students from more than 400 high schools astronomy, technical problem solving and Elastic-launched glider — Aaron Denny and Matthew Maurer, 11th. Write It Do It — Caleb Sherwood and Erin Goggins, 11th. The Thornapple Players are Celebrating their Dynamic Planet — Abby Campbell and 15th Anniversary by Proudly Presenting THORFIflPPLE Naomi VanDien, 12th. PLAYERS an original musical by Doug Acker ... Bungee Drop — Aaron Denny and Matthew Maurer, 14th. Compound Machines — Katie Brown and Erin Goggins, 15th. Geologic Mapping — Devin Hamlin and Abby Campbell, 17th. Circuit Lab — Peter Beck and Caleb Sherwood, 21st. Mission Possible —- Aaron Denny and Matthew Maurer, 21st. Chemistry Lab - Aaron Hamlin and Emily Metzner, 22nd. Materials science — Marshall Cherry and Naomi VanDien, 22nd. Disease Detectives — Katie Brown and Devin Hamlin, 24th. “All the schools ahead of us were either large in enrollment or private or private boarding schools,” said Buehler, with the exception of perennial competitor Hamilton, Saturdays which is slightly smaller than Hastings, and which placed 14th overall. Many of the schools also offer Science Sundays Olympiad as a class. Buehler said he hopes to benefit from that advantage next year, when Hastings will offer the course. He also hopes to see the team improve and grow. 231 South Broadway, Hastings, Ml “I think we are young (few seniors) and we will improve,” he said. “I am curious to see .. limited seatingi TICKETS: Adults $10, Seniors and Students $8 what impact a class in Science Olympiad will Advance tickets may be purchased at Progressive Graphics or reserved by calling the Thornapple Arts Council at 269 945-2002. have on our team performance next year.” In many of the most recent years, Hastings The Thornapple Players is a non-profit ___ _ ________Members of the has had two 15-member teams. This year, organization providing theatrical ‘ Community Theatre >)»3Thomapple BARR I opportunities to the Sarry County area. Association wbW Aptc Cmmcil m *"""" "“ y—» Buehler said he had more than enough stu­ For more information, call (269) 945-2332 W of Michigan V L0UnCU dents for three teams. At the end of the sea- Matthew Maurer (left) and Aaron Denny release a handmade device in the Bungee Drop in the atrium of the molecular plant science building. The goal is to get as close to the target without making contact with the target. The pair placed 14th among 48 schools. son, he had an active roster of 53 students. “I thought we had a nice group of kids to work with. I personally enjoyed being around them all; we all got along so well,” he said. “I thought things went smoothly, and it was a nice season for everyone involved.” Looking back, Buehler said the benefits were not limited to science. He thinks many of the kids experienced “meaningful learning over the whole season — academic, personal and social.” “It was a fun year,” he said. “I had great parents to work with, and that made it nice, too.” The Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation provides support for the Science Olympiad team. Without HEEF funding, Buehler said the program, which is offered at May 2,3 & 9,10 - 7:00pm May 4 & 11-2:00 pm REVUE: Call any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 Disney - Tickets available at the door. Doors open 30 minutes before show. Concessions, Free Parking, Air Conditioning Dennison Performing Arts Center coup1 both the middle school and high school, would not be possible. This was the 32nd year of Michigan Science Olympiad. The program started with 600 students statewide 32 years ago and now involves 2 million students. May 2 - 4 & May 9 -11,2014 Friday & Saturday at 7PM • Saturday & Sunday at 3PM £ Adults $10, Seniors (62 & up) & Students $8, Children 12 and under $5 For Reserved Seating email there vue 1 @ yahoo .com or by calling 517-749-1229 - • Main Street Theater House • 301N. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 ----------------------------------------See us on Facebook ■ Theater is on comer of Main and Washington (across from Hastings City Bank) The Revue (Nashville Theatre Group) and The Revue (Children’s Theatre) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — Page 3 Festival ends on a jazzy note The Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival Thursday through Saturday, saw musicians, young and old, amateur and novice, get: together and play at several venues throughout downtown Hastings. Closing out the event Saturday night was a concert by the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra at Central Auditorium. CITY, continued from page 1 Information sought on HHS monument This monument at the north end of Johnson Field is dedicated to the 31 Hastings High School students and graduates who lost their lives in World War II. J-Ad Graphics staff has information on the individual men listed on the plaque but is looking for information on the monument itself. A dedication to the “World War II Memorial Fountain” was con­ ducted May 27,1949, and the monument is believed to have been built by Lester Monica. The plaque says it was a gift of Hastings Public Schools. Anyone who has additional information on the monument is encouraged to email news@j-adgraphics.com, call 269­ 945-9554, ext. 224; or drop a note to J-Ad Graphics, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Family-owned Gun Lake store closes doors by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The closing yesterday of The Store at the South Shore marks the end of a long retail tra­ dition of service to residents and boaters of the Orangeville and Gun Lake communities. Originally the anchor store of Sam's Landing, the store has been a fixture for over 60 years. A family-run operation under the Bravatas, Judy and Don Fein, Ron and Sandy Knoll, and now. the Knolls' daughter, Lori, and husband, Ken, the store served multiple gener­ ations of summer folk, boaters and residents. Orangeville native, Linda Boyce, an avid coffee drinker who always stopped at the store for her morning coffee as she headed into work, told the Hastings Banner, how deep the business’ roots are in the community. "I remember when my brothers used to deliver groceries for the store,” recalled Boyce. “My brother, Alex, still goes there for coffee, too." The demise of individually owned marinas where boaters could pull up to a dock and buy gasoline made The Store at the South Shore the only place where a boater did not need a car to buy gas for the boat. Not only are boaters affected by the closing announce­ ment, Orangeville is now left with just one gas station and convenience store at the Four Comers. Among the goods carried by The Store at the South Shore was a wide selection of bev­ erages of all types. Sandy Knoll said that she had heard from a neighbor who was told that everything was being sold at 50 percent off. That is not the case, especially when it comes to alcoholic beverages. "State rules require the vendors to come pick up everything," explained Knoll. Indeed, the shelves had pronounced bare spots early this week as some of the higherpriced beverages had been collected by dis­ tributors. Ron Knolls commented on factors leading to the decision to close the landmark store. "The last three or four years have been dif­ ficult,” pointed out Knolls. “People aren't buying so much gas for their boats. I'm not running mine as much as I used to. ” Sandy Knolls cited competition from a chain store located a little over a mile from them. "They started selling cigarettes for less than we could buy them," she said. "People will drive 10 miles to save a dime." Competition from another large chain store located in Hastings also hurt their business. Perhaps for the Knolls, a very large factor has been the lack of local off-season support. According to Ron Knolls another factor has been the conversion over the years of summer homes to permanent year-round resi­ dences. In his view, year-round residents have a different view of the importance of tourism to the area economy. The Gun Lake Protective Association, a pri­ vate association of persons who generally own property on the lake, acts as an advocacy group for its members and their interests. Knoll said he and his wife argued against a proposal to use some GLPA funds to pay for additional patrols by the Marine Division of the Barry County Sheriffs Department on the lake. The GLPA also has played a role in lim­ iting the number of boats and other watercraft that can be docked at any one residence. Again, Knoll says people came into his store, reporting feeling harassed while on the lake, and saying, "We don't have to put up with this. We can go elsewhere." Another factor was the closure of Orangeville Island and the enforcement of riparian or bottom rights, a development that halted trespassing on the island and also led to banning the use of sandy areas in shallow water. It is not legally possible to enforce laws against trespass on the island without also enforcing riparian rights. Orangeville Township Supervisor Tom Rook, a lifelong resident, said he felt a per­ sonal loss. "I am sorry to see them close,” observed Rook. “We will miss the store and Ron and Sandy and their family. A seasonal business is tough because you don't have a year-round clientele." While the tenure of single-family owner­ ship and operation may be over, temporarily, Rook is confident someone will acquire the property, if only for its liquor license. According to Rook, several conversations are occurring as people consider options for acquiring the property. Later, during his first report to the council, Pratt said that in May he would like to present to the council his goals for the department, including a small change in direction for the department. “At any time, if you guys have questions, concerns or suggestions, I’d like to maintain open communication,” Pratt said. “I have an open-door policy; feel free to stop by any time. I’d love to chat with you guys.” At the end of Pratt’s report, Mansfield addressed him regarding some of the com­ ments made by Sarver. “Jeff, I’d just like to mention, as you start your career as the new chief, that, based on the last chief’s comments, that there are times that is probably going to be necessary to not grant everyth! ig tha y ou ask for and to not leave the pcbce untouched as we make changes m all tP.t’departmemsT “All the departments have had to suffer,” said Mansfield of budget -and personnel reductions. “It’s just riot possible to give everybody everything that they want. I apolo­ gize for that; but, that is the reality of it.” Council member Bill Redman also weighed in. “I don’t think it is necessary for you to tell the department people that they’re going to take cuts like that,” he said. “If they don’t already know that, they are in the wrong posi­ tion. I don’t believe it is necessary for you to have to tell them that.” “It’s a tough time for all of us,” said Mansfield. In a later conversation, Mansfield said the police department is looking at filling both the officer post that has remained vacant since the fall and the deputy police chief’s post. However, he said Pratt is looking at some possible changes in the title or responsibilities of the deputy chief’s position. Mansfield said the city is in the process of gathering information on projected revenue for the 2014-15 fiscal year .and discussing person­ nel and other needs with department heads. “I think the biggest cost we will see in the new budget will be in capital improvements and road projects because they are so expen­ sive, and we will also be decreasing the scope of some projects,” Mansfield said. “From the staffing perspective, we will be back to the normal number of police officers. The department of public services will not be fully staffed, but outside of that, it should be busi­ ness as usual. The challenge is that we have to use part of our fund balance to accomplish that. “Over the years, we have built a fund bal­ ance of about $2 million because we knew tough financial times were coming,” said Mansfield. “We are looking at $400,000 in excess expenditures in the draft budget: The biggest are in capital improvements and road work such as sealcoating.” The council held its first budget workshop for the 2014-15 fiscal year prior to Monday’s regular meeting. The next budget work ses­ sion will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, May 12. The council also has scheduled a public hear­ ing for the proposed budget and to establish the millage rate to be levied to support the budget for 7 p.m. Monday, May 28. In other business, the council: • Approved a request from Hastings ’American Legion Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 to conduct its annual Memorial 'Day Parade Monday, May 26. The parade will form at the corner of Boltwood and State streets in downtown Hastings and at 9:30 a.m., proceed west on State Street to North Broadway and West State Road where it will end with a final wreath-laying ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. . • Observed Mayor Frank Campbell as he presented members of the Thomapple Arts Council with a proclamation recognizing the organization’s contributions to the quality of life in Hastings and Barry County, through exposure to the arts. • Granted a request from the Pierce Arrow Society to park approximately 20 of the vin­ tage vehicles in the city lot near the fire sta- , tion from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, whiled they participate in a banquet at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro, because the size of the; cars make them difficult to park in lots next to ’ modem cars . * • Approved a request from Nicole Johns, from Wendy’s in Hastings, to close the block of North Market Street, adjacent to the restau­ rant, for its annual classic car show from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13. • Awarded a bid to C&C Contractors for the 2014 sealcoating program in the amount of: $335 per ton for hand patching, $185 per square yard for sealcoat, $3 each for center; line markers for total price not to exceed $162,207, as recommended by Director of Public Services Tini Girrbach? ' ' • Awarded a bid to Dig-lt Inc. for the instal-j lation of a gleeve at Riverside Cemetery to accommodate a water supply system in an amount not to exceed $6,200, as recommend­ ed by Girrbach. • Awarded a bid to Hallifax Services for maintenance and burial services at Riverside" Cemetery for the 2014-15 fiscal year for J $96,200 for the year as recommend by Girrbach. • Set a public hearing on the downtown parking special assessment district for 7 p.m. Monday, May 12. ! GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Prices Good Through Monday, May 5,2014 anlitJe Lp.sf'*lldnto rx yz - - - St v 9ivTr ~ I nit ' z * ‘2" Store Hours: Mon .-Sa!., 8 c.rn.,-9 p.m., Sun... 9 o.m.«¥ p.m. .in most stores « We -Accept Manufacturers'’ Coupons ' WSA “sc.VER four Visa, Mastercard, Discover American Express! SNAP/EBT Accepted In Most Stores. ab»'/s>2-" r m i « familydollar.COm Q or text VALUE to 28767 fjjj Q Vlsit us �Page 4 — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Is a secure county courthouse unreasonable? Fine riverside dining Jodi White of Hastings took this photo of a squir­ rel that appears to be saying, “Welcome to River Ridge Restaurant. I’m your waiter.” White said the birds and squirrels seem to approve of the menu, returning to dine daily at backyard feeders near the Thornapple River. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Delton nine shines This photo of the 1942 Delton Kellogg baseball team was shared by Alice Boyce of Gun Lake. Pictured are (front row, from left) Coach Ray Wisnewski; Eugene Gordon, third base; Lowell Shepard, second base; Robert Wilbur, pitcher No. 1; Eldon Houghtaling, catcher No. 1; George Salik, outfield; Gordon McLeod, infield; (back row) Marvin Harrington, first base and left field; Delmar Sager, cen­ ter field and pitcher No. 3; Barton Bourdo, right field and pitcher No. 2; Calvin Floria, outfield, William Kroes, first base; Charles Monica, shortstop; Maurice Benedict, outfield; Max Houghtaling, utility catcher; and Roland Blauvelt, infield. “This team won every game played in the Barry County League by lopsided scores. The playoff game at the Barry County fair ground, Hastings, went 11 innings, 2-0, Delton over Freeport. R. Wilbur pitched all these games. In 1943, without Wilbur, E. Houghtaling and Kroes, the same group won the Barry County League Championship again — Ray Wisnewski.’’ Have you met? The love for basketball never leaves the heart of a Hoosier, but Indiana native Lorrie Blair will give away whatever fondness she has for the game football. “My high school didn’t even have a foot­ ball team,” protests Blair. “I watch basket­ ball because I can understand it. Football I just don’t understand.” Blair brought that hardcourt love to Barry County when she moved with her husband, Dr. Larry Blair, to Hastings after his gradu­ ation from medical school at Indiana University and his internship at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Now that their daughters are grown and Lorrie and Larry are both retired, they continue to devote their time to others in the community, par­ ticularly those who reside at Thomapple Manor. After Larry’s mother became a resident there in 2004 and died five years later, the Blairs had already developed a passion as deep as their love for Hoosier basketball. They’ve become consummate volunteers, as much for what they receive from residents as from what they give to those with whom they visit and serve. The Blairs raised their two daughters, Michelle Duits of Hastings and Sheri Colquitt of Raleigh, N.C., with that same commitment to community and sharing per­ sonal good fortune with others. Today, their extended family includes three grandsons. “We had the girls and they had the boys,” quips Lorrie, 75. The streak isn’t a consis­ tent one — the Blairs also now have a two great-granddaughters and a great-grandson. The Blairs were high school sweethearts in Waynedale, Ind., a suburb of Ft. Wayne, although Larry had to woo Lorrie away from his best friend. They’ve been married now 54 years and working, perhaps, harder than they ever have at being model volun­ teers. Lorrie was recently honored by the Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center with its annual Community Health Award, an honor presented to a volunteer who helps make the community a healthier Lome Blair place for everyone. For her gifts as a volunteer and for the roundball passion she brings to all who know and meet her, Lorrie Blair is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Favorite basketball player: I always liked Magic Johnson. But you went to Indiana University: Yes, but Magic Johnson always seemed like such a big person to me. What about (Indiana coach) Bob Knight: He was wonderful. I didn’t like his attitude all the time. He would lose his tem­ per. Favorite coach: Tom Izzo [MSU]. He’s a caring coach, a good coach. So, your favorite team: The Indiana Hoosiers, of course. Favorite childhood memory: In early grade school there was a girl, Carolyn, whose father was in politics. I remember she wore a “Ross Adair for Congress” sign, but then she moved away and I never saw her again. When Larry and I moved to Hastings, I met her, she was Carolyn Dimmers. Favorite author: I’m not a reader. I’m a hobbyist. Favorite hobbies: Sewing, knitting, quilting, cross stitching, tole painting. World’s biggest challenge: Surviving the Internet. But you use it: I use websites for looking up information, like on knitting. Favorite historical era: I’m very happy I grew up when I did. The best part of that era: The music. Songs had meaning, they had melody. Favorite musician: There were many back in my day. Now I listen to: I love those country fam­ ily group reunions ... the Gaither Family, the Gatlin Brothers groups. If I could be any historical figure, I’d be: Betsy Ross because of her sewing. The public figure I most admire: Bob Hope. I admired him for going out into the whole world to entertain. My regrets: None, really. I’ve been able to test the waters. Best advice ever received: Be yourself. Advice to a young person: Don’t forget how to work. Don’t be afraid to work. Don’t expect things. If I could do it over: I’d like to raise my family again. My wish for my children: A happy life, doing what they want to do. Best thing about Barry County: The people. There’s so many caring, generous, just kind, people. Each week The Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun­ loving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell or any other reason? Send infor­ mation to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics:com. The modern-day sickness of public shoot­ security while allowing routine and com­ ings has, naturally, placed an emphasis on monplace county business to be conducted at making public buildings safer, especially the courthouse. those like our own county buildings where According to Family Court Judge William court hearings are held and emotions sur­ Doherty, though, the cost of the move was rounding family issues often run high. considered prohibitive, so county officials The recent security system instituted at decided to lock down both buildings in an both the Barry County Courthouse and the effort to create a safer environment for all adjoining courts and law building has cer­ employees and citizens who work in or use tainly shored up a site that was described as the facilities. one of the least secure buildings in the entire Some would argue, however, that having state. Despite the possible prevention of vio­ more people armed makes us safer. They lent acts, though, the sytem has also generat­ want us to believe that an armed society is a ed controversy. safer society, but, as we’ve seen in recent At a recent county board meeting, Barry years, if someone is planning to use a gun, County resident David Stevens appeared no legislation or policy is going to prevent before commissioners to question the coun­ him from doing so. So, we must do every­ ty’s placement of a full-time staffed magne­ thing we can to avoid a tragedy in our com­ tometer at only one entrance point at the munity — even if it means a little inconven­ county courthouse and the adjoining courts ience or a violation of what Stevens portrays and law building. Stevens, who apparently as his individual right. has a handgun permit, contends the process In recent years, the growing number of violates his and any citizen’s right to bear violent acts perpetrated on society has arms. impacted us all. It’s hard to believe that in Others, too, have complained of the incon­ this most modern, high-tech society, when it venience and lack of privacy in having to comes to guns, it seems we’ve reverted to empty pockets, cross through a magnetome­ the Wild West mentality where more and ter, and, sometimes, even having to submit to more people think they are safer if they an electronic wand search. For simply wish­ carry. ing to attend a county board meeting, a visi­ I don’t want to begin a debate on a per­ tor does seem to be asked to comply with an son’s right to carry or who should have a gun overly cumbersome procedure. — I’m talking about the security of the peo­ Some even feel that, to be searched in ple who visit or work in these buildings order just to attend an open public meeting, is every day and the responsibility our elected a violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act. officials have to make them as safe as possi­ I don’t think it was the intention of the ble. courts or county commissioners to challenge Our county’s court system, which deals citizen’s rights — from the beginning, it’s with some of the most emotional issues, been the intention of county leaders to make issues might cause an uncontrollable reac­ the buildings safer for everyone involved. tion to a decision coming from a court pro­ Due to increasing violence around the ceeding. Our county courts are dealing with country and even in our own courtrooms, it’s a number of people now who exhibit aggres­ imperative that county leaders have an open sive behavior. Yet, we question the reasoning mind to new procedures that might reduce behind allowing weapons into the buildings? the chance that a violent act will happen on Stevens and others have questioned com­ their campus. missioners for increasing security in our In 2012, the Michigan Incident Crime county buildings, but, for most of us who Report .identified 681 victims of murder or might use or work at these facilities, we non-negligent homicide within the state. In a expect nothing less than a safe and secure 10-year period, 1993 to 2003, firearms were environment. To think that one person’s used in 71 percent of Michigan homicides. rights are more important than the hundreds Of those in which a weapon was identified, of people who frequent these facilities is 85 percent involved handguns. In response to nothing less than absurd. .increasing gun violence,, state legislators . Isn’t personal safety more important than ; have enacted laws thit ban weapons in a honoring someone’s ability to carry a I number of public venues. weapon? According to Michigan law, handguns are A recent conversation I had with Rep. prohibited in schools, day care centers, sports Mike Callton about this issue drove home arenas, taverns or any establishment where this point with me. When he was at the Barry the primary source of income is the sale of County Courts and Law building for a meet­ alcohol for on-premises consumption. ing, he found a large knife in the restroom. They’ve also banned weapons at churches, “It was a very large knife, and I turned it entertainment facilities with seating of 2,500 over to the sheriff. This event makes me lean or more, hospitals and casinos. The law also towards more stringent court security,” said prohibits anyone from carrying a gun who is Callton. “I understand the personal freedom under the influence of alcohol or drugs. issue and the inconvenience, but with some A Michigan Supreme Court decision of the horrific courtroom violence that has March 29, 2001, expanded that list to include happened around the country, I will bear the court business, though gun-rights activitists extra security measures for safety — just still interpret that ruling in a different way. like the security we now go through at the “Weapons are not permitted in any court­ airport. Who knows what the intended use room, office or other space used for official was for the knife that I found.” court business or by judicial employees,” the What’s at the root of all this violence? It decision reads, “unless the chief judge or comes from the glorification of gun violence other person designated by the chief judge that we see in movies, on TV and in com­ has given prior approval consistent with the puter games that promote aggressive behav­ court’s written policy.” iors. If we’re not willing to condemn the vio­ Because a variety of other county agencies lence that has become part of our entertain­ are located with the circuit court in the his­ ment world, then we shouldn’t react when toric courthouse, ensuring that circuit court county leaders do what’s necessary to make remains weapon-free means securing the sure our courts and county buildings are entire building. That’s a welcome policy to safe. employees of offices and agencies where As a small, rural community, we need to emotions also run high from time to time, but reach out to people who need our help. We it’s created a sore spot for gun rights activists should work closer with law enforcement who feel they’re being denied Second and be willing to report those we believe Amendment rights when they’re going to the could be dangerous to others. And we should buildings for routine business or to attend a do whatever is necessary to make sure that weekly county board meeting on the third our public venues are as safe as possible. floor of the courthouse. This new courthouse security was long over­ In recent years, county officials have due. grappled with the idea of moving the circuit court to the courts and law building across Fred Jacobs, the street, solving the dilemma of courthouse vice president, J-Ad Graphics What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website www.HastingBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. A New Jersey woman is suing the state of New Jersey for rejecting her “8THEIST” vanity license plate request, citing a violation of her right to free speech. Should the 10 million vanity plate holders in America be held to a state agency “decen­ cy” standard in similar requests? 37% 63% Yes No For this week: Human implants of radio frequen­ cy identification chips will soon “not be optional,” according to researchers. Nine of 10 adults already carry an RFID chip in cell phones. When everything from building access to grocery sales requires the implanted RFID chip, use will become widespread. Will that day come in your life? □ Yes □ No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — Page 5 Two area school districts hope to move ahead on May 6 ballot Work of art teachers, students appreciated To the editor: I would like to congratulate the Hastings schools art teachers for the amazing student art show last Saturday at the community cen­ ter. I only wish it had been up longer so I could go back and look at all of the students’ work again and again. I felt like I was in the middle of a huge kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, designs, patterns, and textures. It was wonderful, and I think our commu- nity is very fortunate to have such dedicated and creative teachers for our children — in my case, grandchildren. The work that went into putting the show together must have taken many hours — unpaid hours, I’m sure. I will be looking forward to next year’s show with great anticipation. I can hardly wait. Pat Taffee Johnson, Hastings Art show was impressive To the editor: This past weekend, I attended the art show featuring all of the schools in the Hastings district. Our four art teachers worked togeth­ er to create an amazing display of student tal­ ent. I was so impressed by the quality of the children’s artwork, as well as the time and effort these teachers spent putting the show together. When I see this kind of dedication and col­ laboration from teachers, it makes me very excited about the future of our schools. Jennifer Haywood, Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Though it’s not a crowded ballot, bond requests in two area school districts will carry all the importance of a major election when they are presented to voters Tuesday, May 6. The Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley school districts are asking for increased bond millage funding. School district issues are the only ballot proposals appearing in the special May elec­ tion. The Aug. 5 primary election and the gen­ eral election Nov. 4 will draw significantly more candidates and proposals. Thomapple Kellogg school district voters are being asked for approval of a $6,055 mil­ lion bond. If approved, it will add about .73 mills per $1,000 of taxable property valuerfor up to 11 years. Funds from the bond will be used to improve school security, update and add tech­ nology at all schools, provide for replacement of eight buses, increase energy savings with improved computerized controls, replace leaky windows and make several site improvements, such as sidewalk repairs, bus and traffic lane repaving, and replacing por­ tions of the high school roof. Some improve­ ments also will be made to the athletic facili- ties, including replacing the running track and the synthetic turf field, adding a new press box and replacing three scoreboards. The estimated millage to be levied for the proposed bonds is .73 mills or 73 cents on every $1,000 of taxable value. A homeowner with a taxable value of $50,000 will pay approximately $36.50 more per year if the bond is approved. The taxable value is half of the approximate home market value. If the bond is approved, school administra­ tors say design and engineering drawings will begin immediately with plans and specifica­ tions going out for bid in winter of 2014-15. Building and site improvements would be implemented between the spring and fall of 2015. . The new bond may be outstanding for up to 11 years. In Maple Valley, approval of a requested 4.1-mill request would open up possibilities for a bright future, according to school administrators and an active group of citizens who’ve spearheaded the ballot initiative. Key to the those visions is the re-opening of Maplewood School which fell victim to declining district enrollment and budget con- Delton superintendent search stalls According to the Delton Kellogg Public School webpage, the district’s school board completed its second round of interviews for a new superintendent on Thursday evening. After deliberating on how to proceed, how­ ever, the board has decided to restart the search process. On Monday, April 24, the board had select­ ed three candidates and scheduled them for final interviews. Just days later, though, two candidates had withdrawn, leaving one candi­ date. At that time, board members asked search consultant Gary Rider to re-contact a candidate originally cut from the first round of interviews and invite him back for a sec­ ond interview on Thursday, an action that apparently left the board without confidence in the current pool of applicants. .... The board, dissatisfied with the current sit­ uation and prompted by a recommendation by Rider, moved into closed session last Thursday evening, to reconsider the applica­ tions they had originally received for the position. “I fully support the board’s position,” stat­ ed Rider. “It is very important they hire someone they feel confident will meet the cri­ teria of the candidate profile they developed. It’s better to extend the process than to hire someone they may have reservation about.” The board requested that Rider investigate additional applicants for the job, as well as other possible options for it to consider. The board also asked Rider to have a report of his findings at its meeting on Monday, May 5. B PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Know Your Legislators: U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. 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Middleville: Hastings: Superette Family Fare One Stop Food (BP) (M-37 South) Hastings Speedy Mart (Shell) Bosley Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) INTERMEDIA PRESS RELEASE 77586562‘ 517-290-5556 877-448-1548 One Stop Shop (BP) A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com Delton Kellogg Schools will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the addition and renovation projects Friday, May 2, at noon at the school track. The ceremony will include comments from Superintendent Paul Blacken as well as other representatives. The addition and renovation project is funded by the voter-approved $14 million bond issue that was passed in May 2013. The project includes improvements to all three school buildings and a 14,850-square-foot addition, as well as renovation of about 175,000 square feet of existing space. Additions include an auxiliary gymnasi­ um, new fitness center, concession stand and restroom facilities. Improvements will inclue secured entrances and updated science and computer labs, the auditorium, restroom and classrooms, as well as instructional technolo­ gy and equipment updates and ADA compli­ ance. The project designer is Kingscott Architecture and Engineering Team from Chelsea. For more information about the project, visit www.dkschools.org. michigan.gistcloud.com Call Scott State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov Delton Kellogg to break ground on bond project K If you are tired of issuing simple 77586582 Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov cems three years ago. With bond issue approval, Maplewood would become a firstthrough-sixth-grade facility, allowing the cur­ rent Fuller Street Elementary building to become a pre-kindergarten through kinder­ garten early education center. The new format also would include YMCA, Head Start, day care and young fives programming. The remainder of the additional $18 mil­ lion raised with approval of the bond issue would be used to install a new high school gym floor, replace roofs and older buses, and upgrade technology. The Maple Valley system currently oper­ ates on the lowest millage rate of 10 sur­ rounding districts at 2.9 mills. 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L & J’s Freeport Milling Shelbyville: Weick’s Food Town The Store at Southshore �Page 6 — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77586508 Worship Together at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Gtbup 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10: 45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wielahd. Sun-days - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday. 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbehastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strengthening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m., age 4 thru 6th grade. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. and lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 3rd Thursday Brunch at 9: 30 a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, May 4,2014 - Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45; 9:30 Sunday School. May 4 Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. May 5 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269­ 945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www. discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time; 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during serv­ ice. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. Hums AIWKIIMOF MMoWPHt s’linmtmm 102 Cook Hastings 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 osley 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 KALAMAZOO, MI Dawn Marie Johnson, of Kalamazoo, passed away April 23, 2014 at home. Dawn was bom December 26, 1948, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Baldwin) Root. Dawn was a waitress for many years at the 72 Truck Stop, Oshtemo and the Olive Tree Restaurant. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, horses, canning vegetables and going to garage sales. Dawn was an excellent cook, and she will be remembered for her homemade egg noo­ dles and her chicken. Dawn is survived by a son, Joseph Johnson; daughters, Jeannette (Chris) Kuras, and Stephanie (Frank) Robinson; brothers, Ronald Root, Richard (Ann) Root and James (Deb) Root; a sister, Mary (Tom) Losiewski; grandchildren, Hunter and Haily Kuras; long­ time friend, caregiver and companion, William Nichols, and several nieces and nephews. Dawn was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her former husband, Jerry Johnson and a sister-in-law, Bev Root. A celebration of life service with luncheon will be conducted Saturday, May 3, 2014, at noon, at the V.F.W. Post 422, Delton. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Dawn’s family. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10: 30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194. p'rSsSS Flexfab William “Shorty” R. Hinckley Melvin Ray Goodson BATTLE CREEK, MI - William "Shorty" R. Hinckley, age 54, of Battle Creek, for­ merly of Hastings, passed away unexpected­ ly on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. "Shorty" was bom in Hastings on August 22, 1959, the son of the late Richard C. and Ruth E. (Hawkins) Hinckley. He was raised on Woodruff Rd. in Hastings and attended local schools completing his education through Hastings schools. He was married to Carol (Strouse) in 1979 and had three children. Shorty worked as a heavy equipment repairman at Stamm Equipment for 15 years until he was forced into retirement in 2001 after being injured on the job. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Avengers Motorcycle Club for the past 31 years. Spending time with his children and grandchildren was one of his favorite things to do. He was an avid NASCAR fan who enjoyed relaxing on a Sunday afternoon watching the race. Shorty also enjoyed "road trips" in the car, travelling with no particular destination, seeing where the road would take him. Shorty is survived by his two daughters, Tascha Hinckley and Heather Hinckley; his son, Dennis (Angie) Hinckley; his partner and fiance, Tressa (Woodward); stepdaugh­ ter, Crystal (Jeremy) Shebridge; stepson, Duane Harrington; four sisters, Judith (Ben) Martz, Ann Hoffman, Sandy Windes and Lucy Tobias; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Dennis, Luke, Rick, and Bob Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at noon on Saturday, May 3, 2014,,with Pastor And Btiege officiating. The family will receive visitors Saturday, May 3, 2014 one hour prior to the funeral service beginning at 11a.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home. . A benefit luncheon will be served immedi­ ately following the funeral service at the Avengers Clubhouse, 883 West Michigan Ave. in Battle Creek, ML In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions go directly to his daughter Tascha Hinckley at 232 West Sisson Rd., Freeport MI 49325 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. HASTINGS, MI - Melvin Ray Goodson, age 87, of Hastings passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 at MagnumCare. Melvin was born January 4, 1926 in Portland, IN, son of Leland H. Goodson and Elva M. (Gagle) Goodson. In his early years Melvin farmed. In the 1950s, he worked at a Shell gas station and later became a manager for Clark Equipment Company. He began employment with Hastings Manufacturing in the late ’50s where he worked for 30 years, retiring in 1988. Melvin married Virginia Rose (Thomas) Goodson on May 31, 1952. They resided in the same home on Bond St. in Hastings, for over 50 years. They had one son, Steven Goodson. Melvin was a longtime member of St. Rose Catholic Parish. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, coin collecting and working cross­ word puzzles as well as tinkering in his garage. He would often sit at his kitchen table in the mornings drinking coffee and watching the birds come to his bird feeders. He kept a favorite book on bird species close at hand to identify the various feathered visitors to his feeders. Melvin is survived by his son, Steven Goodson of Hastings; grandsons and their spouses, Dustin and Brooke Goodson of Portage and Darren and Liz Goodson of Florida and four great grandchildren. Melvin is also survived by two sisters, Marcile Guy of Stanton and Ruby Peyton of Frankfort; and several nieces and nephews. << Melviri was preceded in death by his par­ ents; sisters, Lucille Gray and Helen Belson; and brothers, Marvin Goodson and Tom Goodson and his beloved wife, Virginia, who passed away May of 2012. .. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose Parish building restoration fund. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily- QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 Dawn Marie Johnson B w 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Iris Pauline Yoder, of Middleville, went to meet her Lord on April 24, 2014. Iris was bom October 30, 1925 in Leslie, the daughter of Rev. Paul E. and Rowena May (McCreery) Olmstead. Her father was a minister, so Iris attended many schools, and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1943. She married Elwood Yoder, of Freeport on October 27, 1943. Elwood was in the U.S. Army so they lived in Augusta, GA, until he went overseas. She is survived by sons, David (LaVonne) Yoder, and Gary (Michelle) Yoder; and daughters, JoEllen Flory, and Janice (Craig) St. Martin; a brother, Lyle Olmstead; ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Iris was also mother to six exchange stu­ dents. She owned the Village Beauty Bar in Freeport for many years. Iris enjoyed travel­ ing, golfing, bowling and most importantly her family. She was a member of the Freeport Methodist Church and the Middleville United Methodist Church. Iris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elwood, on June 22, 2011; a son-in-law, William Flory. Her family received friends Sunday, April 27, 2014, from 2 to 4 p.m., with a funeral service at 4 p.m., at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Rev. Brad Kalajainen officiating. Private burial took place in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Middleville United Methodist Church Food Bank will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Iris' family. Now Hiring Experienced Loan Processors Hastings City Bank, one of "West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For", is currently seeking an experienced commercial loan processor and an experienced mortgage loan processor. Candidates must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent­ associate degree or college preferred. 3.+ years of banking experience and prior processing experience required. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, LTD, paid time off, 401k, Profit Sharing, ESOP. For a more detailed description of job duties and requirements, and to apply for either of these jobs online, please go to www.HastingsCityBank.com/ careers. I Hastings City Bank 77582833 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — Page 7 Harley Selden Marsh BROWNSVILLE, TX - Harley Selden Marsh, age 73, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 11, 2014 at his home in Brownsville, TX. He was bom in Traverse City, MI on July 22, 1940 to Robert and Vera (Zimmerman) Marsh, who preceded him in death. Harley was a 1958 graduate of North Muskegon High School and then joined the Navy in March of 1959. Harley and Mary (Flora) were married on December 26, 1959 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2009. They spent two years in Newfoundland, while Harley was in the Navy and a year in Pensacola, FL aboard the aircraft carrier USS Antietam. After that they spent three years in Key West, FL during the Cuban Crisis. He was a Petty Officer 3rd Class on his discharge from the Navy on March 1965. Harley and Mary then made their home in Hastings, until their retirement in July 1998. He was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings from 1965-1980, then was employed at J.M. Fauver from 1980-1998 until his retirement. Harley and Mary then traveled full time in their motorhome, where they met many, many people whom they still call friends. They retired to Winter Haven Resort, in Brownsville, TX where they made their home and are members of St. Luke’s Parish. Harley was a life member of The Grand Valley Cap N’ Ballers Muzzle Loading Gun Club and a member of the NRA. Harley was an avid gun enthusiast and had a vast knowl­ edge of any kind of firearm. Harley made a point on a daily basis to make others smile with a friendly hello or a wave from his golf cart; but usually, n joke or a tail-tale to get people to’ laugh. After his retirement, Harley was employed by the Burton Company here in Brownsville, where he worked part-time as a hydraulic specialist since 2008. Harley is survived by his wife, Mary; his little Chihuahua “Penny”; his son, Andrew Robert Marsh of Santa Monica, California; a daughter, Becky Anne Nield of Tracy’s Landing, MD; and five grandchildren, Kadija, Alhaji, Sidney, Marley and Laila Shaw, all of Tracy’s Landing, MD. At Harley’s request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Memorials may be made to The Shriners or Paws-WithA-Cause. Betty Jean (Neuendorf) Finn HASTGINGS, MI - Betty Jean (Neuendorf) Finn, age 77, of Hastings left for her heavenly home on April 23, 2014. She was born March 6, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to Carl H. Neuendorf Sr. and Ruth F. (Duvall) Neuendorf. She attended high school at Whitney Vocational in Toledo, Ohio until grade 11 and completed her senior year in California in 1955. Betty married Thomas A. Finn III on August 23, 1954 and enjoyed their marriage of 55 years until his death in 2009. While raising her family, Betty worked as a real estate agent and postal worker as well as many other jobs. Later in life she became a Reiki master, an ordained minister, and an avid researcher of fighting cancer naturally. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church in Middleville. Betty was preceded to heaven by her par­ ents; husband; and grandson, Anthony Richard Finn son of Michael (Lisa) Finn. Betty is survived by her children, Michael (Cathy) Finn of Diamondale and Debra (Chuck) Purdy of LaPorte, TX; her chosen children, Charles M. Neuendorf of Toledo, OH and Kristen of Ohio; five grandchildren, Ryan (Christine) Finn, Charlie Purdy, Christopher Purdy, Nicole (Ben) Shirey and Anthony Gorski; four great grandchildren, Cameron and Benjamin Shirey and Gabriela and Hailey Finn; brothers, Carl (Wathada) Neuendorf and Jerry (Pam) Neuendorf; sister, Janet Plumadore; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family respectively requests contributions be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church or the animal rescue charity of choice. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Scott Manning officiate thed service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Donald Richard Tossava HASTINGS, MI - Donald Richard Tossava, age 66, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Spectrum Health Continuing Care in Grand Rapids. Don was born on February 24, 1948, in Hastings, the son of Peter and Doris (Dwyer) Tossava. He graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1967. Don worked at Hastings Aluminum Products/Hastings Building Products for a number of years until they closed. He worked on power lines for a few years and ended his working life with 14 years at Hastings Fiber Glass. Don loved being outdoors and loved clas­ sic cars. He told the worst jokes, and knew it, but loved to laugh and make others laugh. Don was a devoted father and a great role model. He was always available to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Peter Tossava, and his brother, Larry Tossava. He is survived by his daughter, Malanee Tossava of Bloomingdale and formerly of Hastings; grandson, Kieran Tossava Hamilton of Bloomingdale; brothers, Bob (Jan) Tossava, Butch (Margaret) Tossava, Dave (Sue) Tossava, and Pete (Connie) Tossava; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Respecting Don’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery. A memorial BBQ will be held May 24, 2014, at Bob King Park from noon until 3 p.m. All who knew Don are welcome. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Anna Marie Frith, bom on March 31, 2014 to Eric and Emily Frith. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 inches long. Caison Tyler, born at Pennock Hospital on April 9, 2014 at 4:42 p.m.to Travis and Amy Kirby of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Preparedness pays off in Bay Pointe fire by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Orangeville Fire Chief Danny Boulter attributes the ease with which the fire early this past Sunday morning at the Bay Pointe Inn was contained and hotel guests evacuated to the foresight of owner Mike Power and his contractor. The department was invited to a training session by Power while the hotel was being built. “We knew the building and where things were,” said Boulter. “It made it much easier to find the fire in the laundry room and to get the hotel guests out and accounted for.” Boulter did not term the fire a major event, though it did require extensive assistance. “It was a minor fire, an electrical fire,” described Boulter. “I don’t know what the heat source was. We were on the scene from 1:30 to 4 a.m. We had mutual aid from Thornapple, Wayland, and Hastings.” A later conversation with Bay Pointe Inn owner Mike Powers confirmed the value in the emergency training session conducted while the building was being constructed. r “It was fascinating to watch as they even carried out bodies,” said Powers of the mock­ emergency event. “You don’t want anything bad to happen but you have to be prepared.” Praising the Orangeville Fire Department, he added, “I could not be prouder of them and the way they responded along with our staff in taking care to get people out of the build­ ing.” Though Boulter stated that the fire was found in the laundry room, Power had an additional explanation as to how it started. “It started with some landscaping light­ ing,” Powers observed. “The transformer in the laundry room that converts 110-volt elec­ tricity to 12 volts failed.” According to a Bay Pointe Inn press release and conversation with Meagan Freriks, general manager, guests were evacu­ ated within three minutes and were outside for about an hour before it was safe for them to return to their rooms. She added the hotel was full with approximately half the guests being from a wedding that had occurred ear­ lier in the evening. Queried about any effect the fire may have had on reservations, she said, “No. We are up and running normally. The phone has been ringing constantly and Mike flew back from San Diego late last night.” Some of the phone calls were from people who have planned weddings at the hotel later in the summer, and Freriks was able to say that there were no cancellations. In fact, a wedding is scheduled for next Tuesday. There was no damage to the restaurant and meeting areas. Existing damage is quickly being addressed, said Powers. “Modernistic is still doing some clean-up,” said Powers. “There is some damage to some of the siding and the stone fascia and it has to be replaced. Some carpeting has to be replaced and some repainting needs to be done. The insurance adjusters have given us the go-ahead to get everything done as fast as possible. “We’ve even gotten calls from guests who were here when the fire occurred,” Powers concluded, “saying how well our staff and the fire department handled it. You don’t expect that. I am just so appreciative of the efforts of the departments and our staff.” Garrett Ryan, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 11, 2014 at 4:51 p.m. to Autumn Russell and Ryan Huber of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 8.5 ozs. and 19 inches long. Aria Maxxine, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 12, 2014 at 6:50 p.m. to Chelsea snore and Mat Titmus of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. Hubert Gerald Overholt Hubert Gerald “Doc” Overholt died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born October 15, 1925 in Freeport, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Benawa) Overholt. In high school Hubert helped his father with hauling coal, wheat and the creamery route. After graduation' from Freeport High School, class of 1942, he served in the U.S. Navy as pharmacist mate during World War IL He attended the College of Marin in California, received his BA from Western Michigan University in 1950, and his DDS from Uniyeroy of Michigan in 1954. He married Carleen E. Ponitz, June 25, 1950 in Lansing. Dr. Overholt began his dental practice in Holland, in 1954 and practiced in Nashville, 1978-1986. When he retired he spent five years with Maple Valley Real Estate. While living in Holland, Dr. Overholt was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, serving as chairman of the Ushers and Youth Leader, Cub Master of the Boy Scouts, Kiwanis Club member, and served 15 years on the board of trustees for Camp Concordia Lutheran children’s camp. In Nashville he was a member of the Lions Club. Dr. Overholt moved to Hastings in 1991. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings and served as superin­ tendent for Sunday school and was president of the church council for a year. He was a life member of Western Michigan Alumni Association and Michigan Dental Association, and a member of American Dental Association. Dr. Overholt was an avid supporter of church youth and appreciated worship hymns and music. He enjoyed tent camping, fishing, golf, stained glass work and dancing. Dr. OverftbKWfe preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth Overholt; brothers, Galen, Louis, Maurice; and sister Evelyn Overholt Kozak. He is survived by his wife, Carleen Overholt; son, Bryan (Anne) Overholt of Marietta, GA;, grandchildren, Sarah and Alex; son, Richard Overholt of Hamilton, and grandchild, Neil; great-grandchildren, Monika, Max and Zachary *, daughter, Marie (Gerald) LaPlante of McKinney, TX; daugh­ ter, Martha (Brian) Bay of Portage, grand­ children, Jeanette, Catherine, and Brian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or Barry Community Hospice. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 28, 2014 at the Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings. A luncheon immediately followed the funeral service. Burial took place at Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Hulas to celebrate golden wedding anniversary ■ Robert and Frances (Jendrasiak) Hula will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 9, 2014. They were married in St. Mary’s Church, Grand Rapids, Mich. They have three children, Douglas (Rebecca) Hula, Robin (Randall) Peterson, Ruthann Hula; three grandchildren and five great-grandchidlren. They will celebrate with a family dinner and a trip to Alaska later this summer. Marriage licenses Edward Joel Weber, Zanesville, OH and Jessica Lynne Chaffee, Zanesville, OH. Ryan Nicholas Grider, Hastings and Charitie Blaine Angus, Hastings. Eric Michael Van Sleet, Hastings and Danielle Marie Dubois, Hastings. Brad Lee Smelker, Freeport and Amy Suzanne Tebo, Freeport. Roderick K Ward, Hastings and Patricia Ann Buckman, Hastings. Stephen Rolland Bostwick, Nashville and Elizabeth Ann Rowse, Hastings. Trevor Jay Schut, Freeport and Katherine Irene Wieringa, Freeport. Carter James, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 13,2014 at 10:38 p.m. to Sara and Jake Vincent of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18 inches long. Nora Jean, born at Pennock Hospital to Sarah Frame and Jesse Sweeney of Hastings. Drivers hurt in Think you know Justin Amash? Think again. two-vehicle crash near Walmart Amash Only Michigan Republican To Ever Bizarre Vote #16 Two drivers had to be transported to area hospitals after a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of M-43 and the private drive from Walmart in Hastings at about 5:07 p.m. Tuesday. According to information from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, a van was making a left turn onto M-43 from the Walmart drive and was struck in the driver side by a westbound vehicle. Officers report­ ed it appears the driver of the van turning left was at fault. The driver of the westbound vehicle was transported by Mercy Ambulance and later released. The driver of the van was transported to Spectrum Hospital and is currently in the intensive care unit, according to officials. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by Hastings Township Fire Department and Michigan State Police, investigated the crash. 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Visit www.StopAmash.com for details. ■ �Page 8 — Thursday, May 1,2014 — The Hastings Banner by Elaine Garlock The Tri-River Museum Tours are this weekend with local open houses at Charlton Park, Lake Odessa, Saranac Depot, Bowne Center, Ionia, Belding and others a big far­ ther. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church will have their sec­ ond craft day of the year Wednesday, May 7, in the forenoon. At the earlier craft day, they made 20 handy bags to be used on walkers or wheelchairs. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will have its second cemetery walk May 8 at 7 p.m. The first was in May 2012, and they had very positive comments. This time those attending should use drives on either side of the Civil War monument and drive toward the rear drive. All the stops will be toward the west sections. The public is invited to this, as well as all meetings. Also next week the genealogy society will meet Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m. at the muse­ um on Emerson Street. Some trees and bushes are beginning to green. The early spring flowers have been in blossom about three weeks. Rhubarb plants are a few inches high. Forsythia bushes are showing yellow. Robert Winkler of Kalamazoo attended church in Lake Odessa on Sunday. His broth­ er Dick and wife Vergie joined him, their first week back from Florida. The annual CROP Walk Sunday was a suc­ cess, with pledges enough to surpass the goal of $18,000. Early comers were treated to hot dogs and chips as they gathered and greeted walkers from many churches across the Lakewood school district. New this year were youth groups from Bowne Mennonite and Woodgrove churches. This year’s walk was in memory of Melvin Rairigh, a loyal volunteer for all phases of Lakewood Community Council. Vivian and Marge Rairigh were some of his family in attendance at the open­ ing service, which was conducted indoors. The Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will have a concert by the Forester family Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. The Tom Gilliland Memorial cribbage club meets every Monday at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. Visitors from a Virginia suburb of Washington, D.C., were in town Tuesday seeking information on a Fish family, pio­ neers of Campbell Township. They found much help at the Clarksville Library and the genealogy society library in Lake Odessa. Observe ‘Tax Freedom Day’ by making tax-smart investments You didn’t see it on your calendar, but Tax Freedom Day fell on April 21 this year. So, why not mark the occasion by beginning to look for ways to become a “tax-smart” investor? Tax Freedom Day, calculated annually by the Tax Foundation, is the day on which Americans have earned enough money to pay this year’s federal, state and local taxes. Of course, Tax Freedom Day is something of a fiction, because most people pay their taxes throughout the year, via their paychecks. Furthermore, as famed Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., said: “Taxes are what we pay for civilized society.” When you pay taxes, you help fund public education, the police, the fire department, food inspection, college scholarships and many other elements of society. Nonetheless, you may want to use the concept of Tax Freedom Day to find ways to reduce the taxes associated with your investments. Here are some suggestions: • Boost your 401(k) contributions. Your 401(k) contributions are typically made with TOP TEN, continued from page 1 student of the month by Hastings High School, the Hastings Kiwanis Club and the Exchange Club of Hastings. She is a member of the aca­ demic top 10, has been designated a “Good Citizen” by the Daughters of the American Revolution and qualified for state competition as a member of the BPA parliamentary proce­ dure team. . Upon graduation, Bosma intends to major in statistics at Michigan State University. She ■enjoys teaching piano and participating with her youth group at First Presbyterian Church. Katie Brown, daughter of Rick and Cheryl Brown. Academically, Brown has excelled as a member of the academic top 10, the National Honor Society and as an Advance Placement Scholar. She’s gained academic honors as well from the All-State Golf Academic Team and as * Scholar Athlete m her senior year. Brown also has been chosen HHS student of the month and was recognized as the Exchange Club’s student of the month in her senior year. On the athletic field, she’s been a golfer all four of her high school years and served as co-captain of the team, was a co-MVP, an All-Conference and an All-County choice. Brown also participated for four years on the school’s soccer and ski teams. She placed first in the Southwest Michigan League on the slopes as a junior and as a sen­ ior. The latter sports have been her gift to com­ munity, acting as a ski instructor and also as a YMCA soccer referee. Outside of the class­ room she was also a member of the Spanish Club, the Key Club, the Youth Leadership Summit and the Science Olympiad team. Brown plans to attend Michigan State University where she will study biology and neuroscience. Ethan Haywood, son of Luke and Renee Haywood. Haywood’s list of accomplishments are dominated by honors from FFA where his knowledge, passion and ambition have pro­ pelled him to statewide and national promi­ nence. As an upcoming freshman at Michigan State University, Haywood will continue to serve in his role as Michigan FFA vice presi­ dent. He’s been the Hastings FFA chapter’s president and vice president, served as Michigan’s Region 1 FFA regional treasurer and as the teen superintendent for the Barry county 4-H. FFA also has bestowed numerous awards on Haywood, including as a runner-up in the National FFA Agriscience Fair. He’s fin­ ished as a state runner-up in the FFA’s Greenhand Public Speaking contest and Prepared Public Speaking contest. Haywood has finished in the top six amongst the FFA Ag Sales Competition and was a State Junior Agriscience Fair Winner, also qualifying for national competition. At Hastings High School, Haywood served as president of the Business Professionals of America chapter, was a stu­ dent council class aiderman and a student council secretary/treasurer and executive sec­ retary. Haywood will pursue a bachelor’s degree in animal science, crop and soil sciences and food processing before returning to his family’s 100-year-old dairy farm to become the sixth generation of the Haywood family to farm in Hastings. Matt Johnson, son of Brad and Karin Johnson. Highlights of Johnson’s school career have come in sports, music, service club lead­ ership and as an Eagle Scout. He served as a captain of the soccer, basketball and track teams, earning All-Conference and All-District honors in soccer. As a musician, Johnson spent four years with the high school marching band and its steel drum band, serving both organiza­ tions as a section leader. Johnson served as the president and vice president during his four years with the Interact Service Club. He also held the same positions with the Hastings High School Student Council. Johnson has been a four-year member of the Youth Advisory Council and a two-year member of the National Honor Society. He received the Exchange Club Student of the Month award and also the Golden Trowel Award from the Hastings Rotary Club. A degree in accounting from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, is in Johnson’s future, but first he intends to com­ plete a two-year service mission for his church in Malaga, Spain. Michaela Ann “Kayla” Kalmink, the daughter of Dave and Deb Hatfield and Mike and Jenn Kalmink. Living with the challenges of cerebral palsy has convinced Kalmink that no goal will go unconquered — and she has plenty of them. Kalmink’s high school experi­ ence has provided a passion for and a back­ ground in design, fashion and computers. She 1 has been recognized as the Kiwanis Club IstmterfeM MohthJI |>mibipatedr:in thd Explorer Program at Pennock Hospital and volunteered at the Hastings Public Library for all four of her high school years. Kalmink was a member of the Hastings High School home­ coming court and acted as the Winterfest spokesperson for cerebral palsy. She is an active member of the youth group at Thornapple Valley Church and continues her participation in the therapeutic riding program at the Cheff Center, where she began as a 5year-old. Kalmink is most proud of being viewed by her colleagues as an example of how one can overcome difficulty and especially proud of her four-year participation in the school’s art program. Where she will continue that pursuit is still undetermined. Stephen Kendall, son of Marty and Deb Kendall. As a four-year varsity letter winner in wrestling, Kendall advanced to a runner-up fin­ ish in the O-K Conference individual finals, in both his sophomore and junior years. As a jun­ ior, he was awarded the True Saxon Award, and, as a sophomore, was named Most Valuable Player of the soccer team on which he was also honored with the team’s Best Defensive Player Award three times during his high school career. In track, Kendall was a state qualifier in the 800 meter relay and was invited to the West Michigan All-Star Track Meet. Kendall’s MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award this year exemplified his leadership abilities in the classroom and among his peers, as well. In four years on the student council, Kendall has served as president, vice president and treasurer. He’s a two-year member of the National Honor Society and was honored with the Exchange Club’s Student of the Month Award this year. Outside of school, he main­ tained his service to others as a member of First Presbyterian Church and as a member of the church’s youth group for all four his high school years. Service is Kendall’s devotion. He plans to study for a nursing program degree at the University of Detroit Mercy-Aquinas after which he is considering service to his country as an enlisted member of the U.S. Navy. Whitney Martin, daughter of Mark and Tamara Martin. The arts have been an integral part of Martin’s experience at Hastings High School. She’s been a four-member of both the symphonic band and the marching band, serv­ ing most recently as first chair and euphonium section leader, respectively. Martin performed the role of White Rabbit in 2013’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and appeared in high school musicals in each of her four high school years. She was also selected as a mem­ ber of the school’s Women’s Honors Choir. As a musical leader, Martin’s proudest moments came in seeing members of her section advance their marching skills, their musician­ ship and their sociability. Her responsibilities as a leader have provided her confidence that she graduates from a section that she’s leaving in good hands. Outside of school, Martin still maintains her 10-year involvement with Barry County 4-H. She is a member of Hastings FFA, of the National Honor Society, the Nashville United Methodist Outreach Committee and the church’s youth group, as well as the Hastings Free Methodist Church Youth Group. Martin plans to attend Spring Arbor University and study toward a psychology major. She’s already enrolled in the school’s University Singers. Kylee Nemetz, daughter of John and Tammy Nemetz. A golfing scholarship to Davenport University caps a high school career in which Nemetz was named a Division III All­ State Team member in both her junior and sen­ ior years. As a sophomore, she gained honor­ able mention. Nemetz participated in the Division III Girls State Finals all four of her high school years, placing in the top seven fin­ ishers this year and lasWhShe was O-K Gold’ ,• All-Conference the past three years and won the conference championship in each of the past two years. Nemetz was Hastings’ team co­ captain and MVP her junior year, the captain and MVP as a senior. In between golf seasons, Nemetz was a four-year member of the soccer and ski racing teams. Nemetz said she is most proud of balancing her athletic career with her academic life. She is this year’s co-valedictorian, a two-year member of the National Honor Society and a MHSAA Scholar Athlete in her senior year. Nemetz was named the Exchange Club’s student of the month, received an aca­ demic varsity letter all four high school years and was named Girls Golf All-State Academic Honorable Mention in her senior year. Outside of school, Nemetz has been a dancer at Step ‘N Time Dance Studio for 10 years. She’s also a member of First Presbyterian Church’s Youth Group and sings on the church praise team. At Davenport, she will pursue paralegal studies as preparation for law school. Rachel Rimer, daughter of Barb Shaver and granddaughter of Joe and Margaret Shaver. The United States Air Force is the fortunate recipient of Rimer’s next six years of active duty and contribution of talent. As a participant in the National Art Honors Society and Science Olympiad, Rimer’s interests and abilities have been focused on a career in environmental engineering and art education. She’s been a four-year varsity runner on both the high school’s cross country and track and field teams. She also served as a captain of the cross country team. Rimer has twice been recognized as HHS student of the month and professes one of her greatest points of pride as the awarding of the Rotary Honors Award as an individual award based on personal characteristics. Following her six years with the USAF, Rimer plans to attend the University of North Carolina-Asheville to build on her interest and abilities in environment engineering and art education. Connor von der Hoff, son of Ed and Donna von der Hoff. As a three-sport athlete in tennis, hockey and baseball for each of his four high school years, von der Hoff gained the rigor and the capabilities to pursue his passion, criminal justice. Von der Hoff won varsity letters in each of his four years on the tennis and hockey team, receiving the distinguished Hobey Baker Award in hockey the MVP designation in ten­ nis. He served both the tennis and hockey team as captain and earned All-Conference status in both sports, as well. Outside of his athletic accomplishments, von der Hoff also distin­ guished himself as a member of the Business Professionals of America and the student coun­ cil. He said his proudest high moment came helping out with the council’s Winterfest event. Von der Hoff plans to attend Lansing Community College before transferring to Ferris State University to make his criminal justice pursuit. pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. (Some employers allow a “Roth” option, under which you can make post-tax contributions.) In 2014, you can put in up to $17,500 to a 401(k) or simi­ lar plan, such as a 403(b) or 457(b), and if you are 50 or older, you can contribute an addi­ tional $5,500. • Fully fund your IRA. No matter which type of IRA you have — traditional or Roth — you will gain some valuable tax benefits. With a Roth IRA, your contributions are not deductible, but your earnings can grow tax free, provided you don’t start taking with­ drawals until you are 59-1/2 and you’ve had your IRA for at least five years. If you own a traditional IRA, your earnings can grow taxdeferred, and your contributions may be deductible, depending on your income level. So, similar to a 401(k), the more you put in to your traditional IRA, the lower your taxable income may be. In 2014, you can contribute up to $5,500 to an IRA, or $6,500 if you are 50 or older. • Contribute to a college savings plan. Many college savings plans offer some type of tax advantage. For example, if you con­ tribute to a 529 plan, your earnings can grow tax free, provided all withdrawals are only used to help pay qualified higher education expenses. (529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax and a 10% IRS penalty.) Furthermore, your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes.* • Avoid excessive buying and selling. If you are constantly buying and selling invest­ ments, you may find it “taxing,” because short-term gains (gains on assets owned for less than one year) will be taxed at your ordi­ nary income tax rate, which could be as high as 39.6% (and you may also be subject to a 3.8% Medicare surtax). However, if you hold your investments longer than a year before selling them, you’ll pay the more favorable long-term capital gains rate, which will likely be 15% or 20%, depending on your income, though you might still be assessed the Medicare surtax. Tax Freedom Day is here, and then it’s gone. But by taking the steps described above, you may be able to brighten your tax picture for years to come. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ----- STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 40.11 +1.46 AT&T 35.41 -.85 BP PLC 50.29 +1.26 +.37 30.08 CMS Energy Corp 40.57 -.14 Coca-Cola Co 30.47 -.79 Conagra Eaton -2.12 72.29 Family Dollar Stores 58.54 +1.43 Fifth Third Bancorp 20.48 -.52 Flowserve CP 72.02 -6.68 16.12 +.02 Ford Motor Co. 52.82 +.62 General Mills General Motors 33.99 -.25 26.48 -.36 Intel Corp. 67.03 +.74 Kellogg Co. +2.17 McDonald’s Corp 101.50 Perrigo Co. 145.67 -5.83 31.75 +.75 Pfizer Inc. Sears Holding 44.45 +3.69 -.27 Spartan Motors 5.20 -.21 Spartan Stores 22.01 Stryker 77.90 -.84 TCF Financial 15.62 -.75 Walmart Stores 79.66 +2.09 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1296.18 $19.49 16,535 650M +$11.20 +.04 +21 +14M Shopping bags may be converted to diesel fuel by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters My household accumulates quite a num­ ber of plastic shopping bags. Most come home with me from the grocery store. I use them to line the little garbage pail that sits under the kitchen sink and the wastebasket that’s in the bathroom. I also have the joy of using them to pick up poop deposited by Buster Brown, my faithful mutt from the pound. But if you don’t have uses for the plastic shopping bags you bring home, what do you do with them? Researchers hope that one day — perhaps sooner rather than later — your bags may be turned into alternative fuels such as diesel. That’s right, plastic shopping bags could help power diesel­ engine cars and pickup trucks. It’s not as pie in the sky as it may sound. Converting shopping bags into fuel requires less energy than it produces. The key is the high-temperature breakdown of plastic in the bags — done in the absence of oxygen, or anaerobically. The lead author of a recent study on this topic is Dr. Brajendra Sharma of the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center. The ISTC is part of the University of Illinois. His research write-up was recently published in the journal Fuel Processing Technology. Sharma’s article points out that about a tril­ lion plastic bags were produced in the U.S. in 2009, the last year for which figures are available. Of these, only about 13 percent were recycled. Some of the rest were doubt­ less reused for household purposes, like mine are, and after that headed to landfills. But many of the bags aren’t recycled or reused and go either directly to landfills or are released into the environment as litter. Plastic bags that become litter blow around and cause a number of problems beyond being an eyesore. They can kill ani­ mals that ingest them or become tangled with them. In the oceans, they compose part of what’s termed the Great Pacific Garbage Patch of floating trash. “Over time, this material floating in the oceans breaks into tiny pieces. It’s ingested along with plankton by aquatic animals,” Sharma told me in an email. The material in plastic shopping bags has been detected in the oceans near both the North and South poles. It’s also a problem in the Great Lakes. Because the plastic apparently takes centuries to fully degrade in nature, the issuds that the bags pose are long-term. But Sharma and his colleagues have an alternative use for the bags. Once the plas­ tic is broken down anaerobically in a lab, it yields a variety of useful chemicals, includ­ ing solvents, engine oils, gasoline and natu­ ral gas. The bulk of the material produced is an alternative diesel fuel — one that Sharma and his co-workers found to be a good blending component for regular diesel. “This approach can also be applied to other low-value plastics, as well,” Sharma said. I’ve often thought that there’s no single solution for pollution problems. And while turning plastic bags into diesel may only work for some bags, it’s an interesting approach to getting rid of what otherwise would be trash — while producing a valu­ able commodity. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — Page 9 look back atthe stories I columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TALK IT OVER With yourself and see if you do not decide at once to have a new Gas\ olihe Stove at the prices we are makihg. A Gasoline St8ve is one of the luxuries of a housewife’s life; why should they be when you can, now BflGK THE Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part XI get them at prices we are offering0 It is a bonanza opportunity; be wise and take advantage of it. You! will / ' ' i not get another such a chance. Note following prices tha; we It is the best that any one can offer you, for the same kind of stjov es. make you. The)r are the best. We Handle Nothing But The Best Burner Stove, one like cut, Regular Price $22.00 to close 25.00 “ 4 Burner Dangler Surprise with oven “ 22.00 “ 3 ................... 15.00 “ 3 Step with oven 10.00 Q High stove 3 3 6.00 •‘ out $15.00. “ 18.00. ~ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 16.00. 10.00. 7.00. 4.00. 3.00. 2.00. 1.75. planted them in Nettie’s window garden box. A Mr. Carlile died today at Orangeville vil­ lage. [Samuel Carlisle, May 1,1841-April 30, 1896; Civil War veteran, C. F, 43rd Ohio Volunteers Infantry; buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Source: www.barry.migenweb.net] Monday, May 4 It is a real warm day. Leta and Lora came to school. Mattie Slawson washed and got it out before noon. Just for us two. I took my dahlias out of the cellar and set two on Cleo’s lot and two on each of my lots and set out my petunias on the three lots [at the cemetery]. Arthur came here and sprayed my 4 plumb trees. John Brigham here. Nettie went and got Lilly Linds to sew for her. She was out by the road. Little Rankin was in here. Mrs. Carpenter here and Mort sent me two knives to pare potatoes with. I set out some pansy roots. Mattie put on the screen doors and cleaned my bedroom porch and watered my pansies and a lot of stuff. I fixed my clematis, trained it all up, got some vegetable oysters [salsify] for Jennie McBaine to set out for seed. Mattie went to Dwight Vanhorn’s tonight then to the drug store. I was not well this afternoon. Mrs. Carpenter fixed up some of Mr. Mapes’ medicine for me to take. Lots of folks are at work in the cemetery. I put all of my truck [miscellaneous items] back into my secretary today. Tuesday, May 5 Leta Hyde’s birthday today, 9 years. They were both to school. I set out a lot of veg­ etable oysters for seed and some onions and set out all of my plants on my porches and water them all up and set a lot of pansies and watered them. Set a petunia out in the ground and went after the mail and went in to Eva’s a few minutes, and went in to Mrs. Smith’s this afternoon and got a quart of milk 5 cts. We had some vegetable oysters for dinner. I put the board and screen on my butry window and paid Mort Jones 25 cts. for the two little knives that he sent to me by Mrs. Carpenter and I paid George Hom the 10 cts. for the pairs green that Arthur got for me and I got 2 1/4 yds. more of that carpeting, 2.40 cts. Leta came down tonight to tell Dock to get some butter and bring it home and she rode home with him tonight. Mattie has gone to Horton’s again tonight. Took some white creepers to Orra storms and gave Mrs. Carpenter some lettuce and vegetable oysters to set out. (To be continued) and children had been a May flowering and 4.50 “ J u nior 3.50 “ stopped in here. Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. 2.50 W■ Bugbee here. Mattie Slawson went this forenoon to Eugene Hortons. Then she came All first Hass new stoves and guaranteed to work perfectly, We also have a home at two o’clock and got dinner, then she refrigerators to Ho^e out at cost and less. went to Dwight Vanhorns and then some $20.00 Refrinrrator now $15.00. where until dark. Tonight it thundered and 15.00 Refrijrerator now 10.00. lightninged and rained a little. Frances, Mrs. Ib’frigerator Hn\V Carpenter and I went into the cemetery, then we stopped in to see Mrs. Carpenter a while, then Mattie came and met us. Monday, April 27 It is a real nice day today. Leta and Lora came to school today and staid 6 till most dark. Then Dock came after his mail and they had Hannah Falk wrote in April 1896 that it was cold, but she couldn’t have a fire to go home. Mrs. Carpenter here today. because her stoves were “all down.” This ad, in the Aug. 13, 1896, Hastings Banner, Marne Brown here and Blanche Higgins, declared that a gasoline stove was “one of the luxuries of a housewife’s life.” Both George Kern here and brought me my other Fillmore Equipment and Ace Hardware can trace their roots back to the bottle of Blood Bitters. I had that paid for and advertiser,Goodyear Brothers, which began operating in Hastings in 1840. he brought me a 50 ct. bottle of Kings Discovery and a quart bottle full of good sent it up by Dr. Hyde. It thunders tonight. and Opal went to see Mrs. Wilcox. She was camphor that was a dollar. I paid him for it. Arthur Turrell came here tonight and cleaned not at home. She went to see her sick brother­ Mr. Temple here. I let him have a boxelder out the stove pipe to my kitchen stove and my in-law. Mattie mopped. She went to see tree. I went to Blackman’s and got 25 cts. dining room stove and coal stove and bed­ Frankie Horton tonight a little while. Lora worth of crackers and 2 pkt. of soda 16 cts. room stove chimney and we sat 3 of the went home with me this morning. I covered **** and got 2 cups and saucers for Leta and Lora, stoves in the parlor. up my plants tonight. It is a lot colder. I gave Saturday, April 25 22 cts. and a mug for Opal and a hat pin for Wednesday, April 29 Opal her mug and sent Leta and Lora their It is a real warm day. Nettie and Opal here Leta and one for Lora 10 cts. a piece, and 10 It is colder tonight. We can’t have a fire for cups and causers, for the 5th of May is Leta’s a few minutes. She [Nettie] went up town. cts. worth of candy and I got two Ibs.of gray­ our stoves are all down. We took up my bed­ birthday. Arthur Turrell fixed my bedroom Then she went and set out her white moss hem cookies to Cairn’s. I cleaned a lot of room carpet and whipped it and got it in just stove. rose that Ralph Wise sent her. Then she went things out of the bedroom and put them in the before it rained. Mattie has got the bay . winSunday, May 3 h(^e:ShFtookTlefWe clemmsTMrrWilcox T^f^Tand^dMTOro^flfi^^et my pteWouT^ 1 dow washed. Irwent ^sdrgot my mail' Tgot1 Netti e and OpaLand Rankin came after me that and Mary Ann Mosier here. Orra Storms here. on the ’ porch, ' those 1 ' were in my bedroom. my flower seeds from John Lewis Childs. I and I went home with her and staid ‘till just I gave her plants. Ida and Nina Brandstetter Mattie washed today. She did not have much gave Lora money to get her scratch book 5 night, then she and Leta brought me home. here. Mrs. Higgins here. Libbie Armstrong to wash. Leta staid all night. cts. and 3 cts. to get pop com and 3 cts. in Leta drove down by the creamery and back. Tuesday, April 28 a here. I gave her a lot of stuff as I did to Ida candy for them. They came after school. They Arthur came here tonight and took my pota­ It is real warm today. Mattie baked a pie Brandstetter. Willie Merlau here tonight. I are here. They will stay if Dock don’t come toes out of the cellar and put them in my barn* went in the cemetery and cleaned off my plant [rhubarb] pie and some bread and after them. Anna and Hannah Harthom here Mattie went to Frankie Horton’s today. I gave father’s lot and mother’s and my brother ironed a few things. I took all the things out this morning to see about getting a hired girl Arthur Turell a pail full of snowflake and Thomas’ lot and raked it all around and I of my secretary and cleaned them and put in Banfield, Jennie Osgood. Mrs. Carpenter white elephant potatoes for seed tonight. Mrs. trimmed my maple and evergreens and burnt them in the parlor. Then took the things out of here this afternoon. It is a raining again Carpenter and Mrs. Bugbee here tonight. all the stuff up. Mattie and I went to Nelson’s my bay window, cleaned them all and put tonight. Leta and Lora here all night tonight. Nettie Falk Hyde gave me some pieces from store. I got a lb. of cheese, 2 pair of black them in the parlor, and my bureau, center Dannie McLeay and Arthur Turrell played the that cedar tree that I set out 40 years ago and stockings 15 cts. a pair, 30 cts. and I brought table, chairs, machine and lounge, cleaned fiddle and Dannie the banjo and the parrot I got a piece for Willie and Birdie. The Union home a pair of slips to try on, 10 shillings a them all and put them in there to get ready to waltzed. Leta and Lora and Mattie here. is over to the Baptist Chapel tonight. I took pair. Mrs. Bugbee here and got some boxelder clean the rooms. Willie Merlau here and Thursday, April 30 Nettie’s pansy seeds up to her today and we trees and Orra got some. I got a letter from brought me a bushel of snowflake potatoes 20 It is cloudy today. Mattie washed the wood Lavancha Stow tonight. ct. a bushel. Mr. Kidd here. I got 2 balls pol­ work in my bedroom and we fixed the straw Sunday, April 26 ish of him to clean my canister and spoons 20 and Mattie put down the carpet and cleaned Frances, Birdie and Willie here. Frances cts. and Mr. Giger was here canvassing for a the zinc and the bedstead and we put up and RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP staid ‘till after evening meeting. Nettie, Leta, testament. We went after our mail. I got 6 made my bed and took my things out of my BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Lora and Rankin and Lottie Fox here. Nettie balls of popcorn for the little children and clothes press and cleaned that and put them back. I went and got my mail and I got 2 quarts of milk to Mrs. Smith’s 10 cts. Ely Clement came here and put a new joint of pipe on my kitchen stove and wired it Kingscott Associates, Inc. Loose Equipment upstairs. I paid him 25 cts. The boys are a Architects/Engineers HS/MS/ES Addition and Remodeling TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWN­ playing tonight over by Mr. Temples, Dannie Kalamazoo, Michigan Delton Kellogg Schools SHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER McLeay and Arthur Turrell. Leta and Lora Delton, Michigan INTERESTED PERSONS: went home tonight. Friday, May 1 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will Today is Arbor Day. Leta and Lora came to hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on May 21, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the school today. They had a lot of flowers. I gave Sealed Bids for Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, for the High Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter them a lot more to take to school. I took a lot School/Middle School/Elementary School Addition and Remodeling will be Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The items to be considered at this of flowers in the cemetery to put on my received by Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street^ public hearing include the following proposed amendments of the designated section graves. Will Mullen paid my 7.80 cts. for com Superintendent’s Office, Delton, Michigan, May 13, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., local within Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code of ordinances: today. Mrs. Carpenter here and Mrs. Bugbee, time. All bids are due at this time. Bids received after that time will be returned Josie Loveland here. Cecilia Drumond here. unopened. 1. § 220-108 (Signs) is proposed to be amended to revise various parts with respect Leta and Lora rode home with her tonight. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at 3:15 p.m. Bids will be opened to the regulations applicable to electronic message boards; and also sign Sarah Bailie Johnson here and brought me a in the Board Room at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan. illumination, and requiring signs to be stationary. can of sweet milk. I gave her some border Bids shall be executed on Bid Form and Bid Form Tabulation Sheet provided. pinks. Sarah Silcox here and brought me Each proposal must be accompanied by a satisfactory certified check, money Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland some butter milk. I got a letter from Mrs. order, or bid bond payable to Delton Kellogg Schools for not less than five Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this George Hyde tonight. She sent me some (5%) of the amount of the bid and delivered in a sealed envelope bearing the public hearing/meeting, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at seeds. I went and got my mail. Nettie came bidder’s name, address, and project identification. the public hearing/meeting. here and brought Opal here for she is going to Owner is exempt from Michigan use and sales tax. Plainwell to get her teeth fixed tomorrow. She Prevailing Wage for this is TBD. . will take Rankin with her. I went in to Ida The Rutland Charter Township Code, Master Plan, and the tentative text of the above­ Successful bidder(s) will be awarded by purchase order issued by the Owner. Brandstetter’s tonight. Mattie and I are a referenced proposed Zoning text amendment(s), may be examined by contacting the Bidding and Contract Documents will be available from Kingscott Associates, cleaning house today. Maria Earl here today. Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on Inc. on April 29, 2014. Upon completion of bidding and award, Contract Saturday, May 2 regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the Documents shall be returned to Kingscott Associates, Inc. No partial sets of con­ I got William R. Collier’s photo tonight, publication of this Notice and until and including the day of the hearing/meeting, and tract documents will be issued. Bidding and Contract Documents may also be from Hart, Mich. He is my cousin. Will further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. examined at the following locations: Mullen here for hay. Mrs. Cole and Lottie Orr Kingscott Associates, Inc. Delton Kellogg Schools here. They came to fix up their lot in the The Township Planning Commission reserves the right to modify any of the proposed 229 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 335 327 North Grove Street cemetery but it rained. Susie and Len amendments at or following the hearing/meeting and to make its recommendations Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 Delton, Michigan 49046 Livingston here. They went to Richland in the accordingly to the Township Board. P: 269.381.4880 ~ P. 269.623.9225 rain. Mrs. Carpenter here. I went and ate din­ Documents are available through Kingscott Associates, Inc. ner with her today. Hurt Brown and Morris Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any VanAntwirp came and put the top of my sec­ services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the irregularities in bidding and to refrain from accepting or rejecting any bids for a retary on and moved my bedroom stove into hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon period of sixty days after the bid opening. my bedroom for me. I thanked them very reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary It is the intent of the Owner to award a Purchase Order(s) based on the low­ kindly for it. Little Opal here all day and aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. est responsible bidder(s) of the extended bid price of each individual or compat­ tonight. Dock and Nettie came back from ible combination of items listed on the itemized bid form tabulation sheet. The Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Plainwell and stopped and got her. Nettie Owner reserves the right to accept any individual or combination of extended Rutland Charter Township went to get her teeth fixed to Mr. Bushes. I price bids. . 2461 Heath Road went to Mr. Temples and got 5 1/2 yds of car­ Hastings, Michigan 49058 pet and I hemmed one strip and put it down in NOTICE TO BIDDERS NTB-1 2480-05 77586511 (269) 948-2194 front of my bed. It was 60 cts. a yard, 3.90.1 Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, ‘Dock, ’ or Dr. Hyde. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. Goodyear Bros GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE TO BIDDERS 77586598 �Page 10 — Thursday, May 1,2014 — The Hastings Banner Grayson Patton (left) and Aurora Wilcox are Star Elementary School’s Young Citizens for April. They are joined by teacher Julie Carlson. Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for April are (from left) Audrey Byykkonen, Xander Allerding, Derreck Teftt, Hannah Bloomberg and John Hinkle. They are joined by interim assistant principal Andrew Keller. Hastings Exchange Club announces April Young Citizens St. Rose sixth graders Sydney Woolf and J.P. SaintArmour, named their school’s Young Citizens for the month of April, are joined by teacher Amy Murphy. Jeff Hawkins, (from left) Rachel Graham and Maggie Nedbalek, pictured here with teacher Ben Wilson, are the Young Citizens for April at Central Elementary School. NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale (3) 2.013 GMC 1/2 ton Crew Cab pickups and (1) 2013 GMC 3/4 ton Duramax Crew Cab pickup. CITY OF HASTINGS Bids will be taken through May 20, 2014 at www.rangerbid.com Specifications and additional information may be obtained on the Road Commission Office at the above address or our website at barrycrc.org Lot#: 30-3620 - 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab SLE 30-3621 - 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab SLE 30-3622-2013 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD Crew Cab SLE Duramax 30-3623 - 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab SLE Minimum bid on each pickup. Terms of sale can be viewed at www.rangerbid.com. Trucks will be sold as is, where is. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERSOF THE BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Frank M. Fiala, Chairman D. David Solmes, Member 77586577 David D. Dykstra, Member CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS RECONSTRUCTION - PARKING LOT #1 Alley The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) of Hastings is accepting sealed bids from qualified con­ tractors for the removal of the existing asphalt and concrete pavement and the placement of the sand sub­ base, gravel base, and HMA paving in the alley adjacent to Parking Lot #1 located on West Court Street between Church Street and Jefferson Street. Specifications are available at City Hall, 201 E State St, Hastings. REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings is soliciting sealed bids from qualified con­ tractors for the provision and installation of one evaporator coil in the mechanical room air handler and one roof mounted con­ densing unit at the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Specifications are available at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at the above address until 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Contractors will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid Roof Mounted Condensing Unit and Evaporator Coil”. 77586580 . Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services SWBCSWA MEETING SCHEDULE 2014-2015 • April 22,2014, Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. • June 24,2014, Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. • August 26,2014, Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. • January 27,2015, Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularity in any bid, and to award the bid in a manner it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. • April 28,2015, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. 77586588 Named Young Citizens for April at Southeastern Elementary School are Aubree Bond (left) and Samara Jacobs, joined here by Teacher Dan Benningfield. • October 28,2014, Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer at the above address until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Contractors will be required to provide proof of insur­ ance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the sub­ mittal package “Sealed Bid - Reconstruction Parking Lot #1 Alley”. Northeastern Elementary School’s Young Citizens for April are Juliann Meeker (left) and Sam Randall, with teacher Dawn James. • March 24,2015, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. All meetings located at 11191 S. M-43, Delton, Ml This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended. All meeting dates and times are subject to change. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77586520 See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics' 16197634 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Lee Secord single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2008 and recorded February 15, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080215-0001443, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three and 2/100 Dollars ($71,353.02) includ­ ing interest at 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 22, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows:Lots 1, 2 and 3, except the Southeasterly 30 feet of Lot 3 of Smith's Lakeview Estates Number 1 according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 2 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-005129 (04-24)(05-15) 77586491 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed by Jeffrey Norman Beebe, a married man, and Linda Kay Beebe, his wife, Mortgagors, to the Eaton Federal Savings Bank of Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, a Federal Savings Bank organized under the laws of the United States, Mortgagee, dated April 21, 2006 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 2, 2006 in Liber 1163907, Pages 1-12, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due bn ApriLTO, 2014, forpnrrcipal, interest, late charges and delinquent escrow bal­ ance, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Four and 29/100 Dollars, ($150,784.29), and said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by said Mortgage immediately due and payable because of the sev­ eral defaults of the Mortgagors and no proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auc­ tion to the highest bidder, at the main entrance of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on May 15, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock, local time in the afternoon of said day, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Seven, (7.00%) percent per annum interest, legal costs, attorney fees and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned Mortgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to protect its interest in the prem­ ises, which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: Lot 35 of Assessor’s Plat #1 of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 62. If the property described in this Notice is sold at the foreclosure sale referred to above, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the purchaser who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period as provided by MCL 600.3278 or otherwise by law. The redemption period will be Six (6) months from the time of such sale unless the property is deemed abandoned according to MCL600.3201 to 600.3280, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank 236 S. Cochran Avenue Charlotte, Ml 48813 Dated: April 10, 2014 77586153 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING APRIL 9, 2014 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield, Walters, Carr, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Flint Absent: James Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Accepted first reading of Ordinance #2014-147, Gas Franchise by roll call vote. Adopted Resolution #2014-180, PA116 Request by Sand Creek Farms. Approved the fireworks permit for PPI Michigan, LLC. Meeting Adjourned at 8:09p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org 77586559 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026599-DE Estate of Robert Franklin Schievink, aka Robert F. Schievink, Deceased. Date of birth: 7/22/37. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS:. The decedent, Robert Franklin Schievink, died 10/6/13. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Carole Ann Schievink, person­ al representative, or to both the probate court at Barry County Probate Court, 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Donald M. Thinschmidt P24184 200 Turwill Lane Kalamazoo, Ml 49006 269-343-1208 Carole Ann Schievink 6075 Pine Knoll Drive . Hastings, Ml 49058 269-540-3079 77586527 FORECLOSfflEWTICE THIS IS A N ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on February 22, 2008 by Thomas A. Strumberger and Linda L. Strumberger, Mortgagor, to HCB Mortgage Company, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on February 29, 2008 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Numbbr 20080229-0001865. The Mortgage was assigned by HCB Mortgage Company to Hastings City Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage Loans and Servicing Rights dated January 11, 2011 and recorded on January 21, 2011 at lasjrumenU. Number 2011012-10000759 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-eight Dollars and 79/100 Dollars ($126,528.79), including interest at 6.0% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, May 29, 2014, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps ofthe Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the prop­ erty located in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: That part of. the Northwest 1/4, Section 25, and that part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 24, all in Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 381.00 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4, to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes West 290.50 feet parallel with the East line of the West 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 150.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes East 290.50 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 50.00 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 21 degrees 03 minutes East 215.14 feet; thence South 68 degrees 57 minutes East 186.65 feet along the centerline of State Road; thence South 21 degrees 03 minutes West 143.30 feet to the place of begin­ ning. More commonly known as: 7813 West State Road, Middleville, Michigan Tax Parcel Number: 08-014-025-008-20 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by sub­ division MCL 600.324la(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosures sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 24, 2014 MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank /s/ Rachel J. Foster Rachel J. Foster 100 West Michigan Ave., Ste. 200 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 77586476 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 14-26657 GM In the matter of Owen James McCormick. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: Taylor Marie McCormick a/k/a Taylor Marie Norris whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on June 4, 2014 at 3:15 p.m. at Suite 302, 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor. Date: April 24, 2014 Elizabeth V. Bauer P26187 . 128 East Bridge Street Plainwell, Michigan 49080 (269) 685-6883 James and Deanna Norris 6650 Pine Lake Road Delton, Michigan 49046-8456 (269) 623-2701 77586575 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-26659-DE Estate of Robert J. Boulter. Date of birth: 05/24/1935. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Robert J. Boulter, died 08/04/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Danny Boulter, named person­ al representative or proposed personal representa­ tive, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 04/29/2014 Robert J. Longstreet P53546 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Danny Boulter 7076 Lindsey Road Delton, Ml 49046 (269) 664-4186 77586590 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attempt­ ing to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Judith C. Strouse, a single woman, and Debbie Strouse, a single woman, mortgagors, of 312 West Mill Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, to Cascade Financial Inc., a Michigan banking corpo­ ration, E-4111 Andover Rd., Ste. 207, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, dated December 29, 1997, record­ ed in Barry. County on January 13, 1999 at Delaware corporation, on December 29, 1997, said assignment recorded in Barry County, Michigan, on March 26, 1999, at 1027099, and re-recorded on May 10, 1999 at 1029331, said mortgage then assigned to First National Bank of Chicago as Trustee, One First National Plaza, Ste. 0125, Chicago, IL 60670 on April 17, 1998, recorded in Barry County on February 20, 2001 at 1055124, assigned to Residential Funding Company, LLC, 1100 Virginia Drive, Ft. Washington, PA 19034 on February 7, 2012, recorded in Barry County on June 18, 2012 at 2012-001319, assigned to Residential Group 115, LLC, 8155 Annsbury Dr., Ste. 100, Shelby Township, Ml 48316 on February 7, 2012, recorded in Barry County on June 18, 2012 at 2012-001320, assigned on March 6, 2014 to Blue Bay Capital, LLC, 1685 68th Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316, recorded in Barry County on March 12, 2014 at 2014-001999. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $45,704.46. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, includ­ ing attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are sit­ uated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: The East one-half of Lot Three Hundred Seventy Five (375) and the West Two rods of Lots Three Hundred Seventy Three (373) and Three Hundred Seventy Four (374) EXCEPT Two (2) rods square out of the Southwest corner of Lot Three Hundred Seventy Four (374) formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The property is commonly known as 312 West Mill Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Notice is hereby given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Notice is further given that if the property is sold at foreclosure sale, in accordance with MCL 600.3278, the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 17, 2014 Blue Bay Capital, LLC 77586439 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Scott VanTatenhove and Fatima VanTatenhove, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 19, 2009 and recorded August 26, 2009 in Instrument Number 200908260008731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Five and 87/100 Dollars ($107,165.87) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 22, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33: thence South 420.18 feet for place of beginning; thence South 234.19 feet; thence East 186 feet; thence North 234.19 feet; thence West 186 feet to the place of beginning.Parcel B: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 420.81 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds East 186 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of said Section to the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds East 160 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 secondsEast 310 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds West 160 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 310 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, PC.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-004531 (04-24) (05-1 5) 77586496 Notice Of * Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hickerson and Jennifer Hickerson, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to First Franklin Financial Corp., a Subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated February 20, 2004, and recorded on May 3, 2004 in instrument 1126812, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, on behalf of the reg­ istered holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-FF6 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Two and 39/100 Dollars ($125,702.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 15, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 87, Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which base the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 17, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #433528F01 . (04-17) (05-08) 77586383 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 08-25057-GM TO: PUTATIVE FATHER - NAME WITHHELD PER MCR 3.921 (D)(1) IN THE MATTER OF: Alexis Marie Hatfield born 1/21/2003 in Kalamazoo, Michigan A hearing regarding Putative Father Hearing will be conducted by the court on May 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Barry County Family Court before Honorable William M. Doherty. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Putative Father personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in Termination of Parental Rights. 77586592 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DIANNE SAMPLE, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2003, and recorded on August 6, 2003, in Document No. 1110349, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), a corporation organ­ ized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($87,950.61), including inter­ est at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 15, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 202 AND 203 OF THE CITY, (FORMELY VILLAGE) OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), a corporation organ­ ized and exfsting under the laws -of the United States of America Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 LBPS.003546 FNMA (04-17)(05-08) 77586390 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jeffrey D Burns and Karen K Burns, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 9, 2005 and recorded September 16, 2006 in Instrument # 1152897 and re-recorded June 17, 2010 in Instrument # 201006170005850 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: US Bank, National Association, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005AHL2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AHL2, by assignment dated March 31, 2014 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred SeventyThree Dollars and Seventy-One Cents ($122,873.71) including interest 5.88% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on May 8, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 10 and 11 of Lapham’s Airport Lots, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 100, in the Office of the Register of Deed for Barry County, Michigan. Also Lots 84 and 85 of Lapham’s Airport Lots No. 2, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 87, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 5329 Marsh Road, Shelbyville Ml 49344 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 4/10/2014 US Bank, National Association, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-AHL2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AHL2, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-96683 (04-10)(05-01) 77586177 �Page 12 — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — The Hastings Banner BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY State News Roundup by Gerald Stein NORTH Child welfare gets tech boost The Michigan Department of Human Services implemented the soft launch of its new Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System Wednesday. The goal of the system is to offer an improved case management tool for child welfare in Michigan, especially for Children’s Protective Services, foster care and adoption cases. The new system aims to make it easier to monitor all cases, track both the case progress and the services offered to clients and ensure better safety for children in care. Eventually, more than 6,000 caseworkers from the DHS and private agencies, as well as state court employees will be using MiSACWIS daily. At the heart of MiSACWIS is a “first” in Michigan: the ability for different entities to share child welfare case data in real-time, online. Secure access can be gained through a desktop or laptop computers or a variety of mobile devices. “Providing exceptional child welfare is like a three-legged stool. It requires state govern­ ment, our private agency partners and the courts working together,” said Maura Corrigan, DHS director. “Without equal com­ mitment and respect by all three entities, the stool cannot stand — and we fail a child who needs us. MiSACWIS will help us better sue-, ceed and do right by Michigan’s children and families.” For more information on the Michigan WEST 4: 9 6 5 2 V: J7 3 ♦: 10 8 5 4 3 4?: 8 EAST 4: K 1074 3 V: 9 8 4 ♦: AK)6 4?: 10 SOUTH: 4: A V:AKQ 10 6 5 ♦: 4?: Q 9 7 6 5 2 Dealer: West Vulnerable: North/South Lead: K4 Vintage bikes and historic photos are part of a new mini-exhibit at the Michigan Historical Center in Lansing. Department of Human www.michigan.gov/dhs. Services, visit Mini-exhibit celebrates bicycling in Michigan A new mini-exhibit at the Michigan Historical Center explores the tradition of bicycling in the Great Lakes State and fea­ BUSINESS BRIEFS The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is the recipient of the 2014 C.R. Evenson Award presented by Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited. The district earned the award for its work in implement­ ing Barry County’s Time of Sale or Transfer Program, a mandate that properties with on­ site well or sewage systems be required to have an evaluation by a registered private evaluator along with health department review and authorization prior to the transfer of property. Founded in 1962 to promote the health of local streams and the wild trout that live in them, Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited recognized through the Evenson Award, the TOST program’s success at stop­ ping millions of gallons of illegal sewage dis­ charges into creeks, streams and rivers. The award was accepted by Craig Stolsonburg, chair of the BEDHD Board of Health and Barry County commissioner, along with Regina Young, environmental health director at the April 17 SWMTU annual banquet. 4: QJ8 V:2 ♦: Q 9 7 2 4?: AKJ4 3 * * * Brad Lamberg, P.E., managing director of the Barry County Road Commission, has been unanimously elected to serve as presi: dent of the County Road Association of Michigan. Lamberg has served Michigan’s county road agencies since 1995 and has been Barry County Road Commission managing director since 1997. With nearly 20 years in the pub­ lic road business, Lamberg assumes leader­ ship of an association that represents all of Michigan’s 83 county road agencies and that collectively manages more than 75 percent of all roads in Michigan. Also elected at the Association’s recent annual conference were Burt Thompson, P.E., managing director of the Antrim County Road Commission as vice-president, and Dorothy Pohl, CPA, managing director of the Ionia County Road Commission as secretary­ treasurer. HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing upon the following proposed amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads within Hope Township. tures four vintage bicycles and historic pho­ tos. The exhibit is in the front entrance of the center, located at 702 W. Kalamazoo in Lansing, and will be displayed through Aug. IL The bicycles in the display include a 1946 Columbia, a 1976 Schwinn Bantam, a 1964 Schwinn Tandem and a Hedstrom Tricycle from the 1970s. The exhibit also promotes Michigan’s trails and pathways, which form the largest inter­ connected trail system in the United States. Bicycle riders in Michigan especially enjoy 2,623 miles of rail-trails across the state. The Michigan Historical Center is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Its museum aad archival programs help people discover, enjoy and find inspira­ tion in their heritage. It includes the Michigan Historical Museum, 10 regional museums, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, and the Archives of Michigan. Learn more at www.michigan. gov/michiganhistory. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. North East South 3NT 54* Pass 14 Pass Pass Pass 34 44? 64? West Pass Pass Pass Pass Captain M. North had just returned from the Wonder Storage Company. He had been summoned to visit the boat storage company to see about the condition of the Barry County Bridge Barge. Stored, there last winter, the Barry County Bridge Barge had taken local bridge players up and down the mighty Thomapple River on bridge-and-nature cruises. Now it sounded like the future of the Barry County Bridge Barge might be in jeopardy. The Wonder Storage Company had recent­ ly phoned to say that the roof had collapsed during the heavy winter snow storms and that Captain North should visit as soon as possible. Captain North, having lived in Barry County long enough, knew the wise thing was to always have a back-up plan in case of the inevitable problems that life throws our way from time to time. This was one of those times. Captain North knew that it would be too late in the spring to order a new boat, so the Barry County Bridge Barge would have to undergo some major repairs and some cosmetic ones as well. With damage to the console and the punctured seats that surrounded the perimeter, Captain North knew he might have to be on dry land for part of the bridge touring sea­ son. If so, that is the way it would have to be. Captain North was quite philosophical about his decision. “What will be, will be,” he thought. Turning his attention elsewhere for some momentary relief, Captain North scanned today’s hand and whistled softly. “Hmmmm...looks like I am not the only one to make alternate plans. It looks like North and South have some major decision-making to do with the cards they are holding.” With West as the dealer and little there, North opened the bidding with 1# promising at least three clubs and at least 12 high card points. East with a shortage in clubs and 11 high card points and five spades threw in a 14 overcall. South was in a quandary with a very distributional hand. With excellent hearts and six of them, South jumped with a free bid promising rebiddable hearts and at least 15 or more total points. After West passed, North suggested 3NT informing South that she had a stopper in spades. East passed, and South, not liking the no trump idea with a singleton spade and a void in diamonds, knew that no trump would be a certain disaster, almost as bad as having a roof fall in on your boat. South bid 4^ informing North that she had five or more clubs plus the rebiddable hearts. North had not much more to say and moved to 54*. South with the powerful hearts had to make a deci­ sion at this point. Would the contract be in clubs or in hearts and how high should the contract be? This is what South knew: there was a definite fit in the club suit. North did not seem interested e in the heart suit. Six clubs seemed like a reasonable bid, but what about a 7C bid with the void, the singleton A4, and the long hearts? Decisions, decisions, decisions. What was a bridge player to do? Like Captain North, South decided to take the best course of action of what she knew for sure. With the clubs, there was a good fit. The hearts were doubtful. Six is good and seven is risky. South opted for placing the contract at 64*, and all passed. On the play of the hand, the K4 was the lead from East. It was immediately trumped by North in the South hand. With trumps drawn in one round, it was clear that the long hearts would take care of any losers in the North hand. North was able to claim all thirteen tricks. The scoring on this hand for bidding and making six clubs and one overtrick was 1390, a respectable score and one that nine tables found for 61.5%. Those three South declarers who ven­ tured onto a 6V contract were brave indeed, and they were justly rewarded making the same thir­ teen tricks but making a score of 1460 and an impressive 84.6%. The bravest of all were the three who went to 74* and took home all of the winnings with a score of 2140 and a 96.2%. Captain North nodded approvingly. “Six clubs was a good decision for most of the players. It was reasonable, there was a good club fit, and the strong hearts helped the losers go away.” He glanced outside at the warming April weather. “Soon it will be May, and the bridge players will want to be near the outdoors, water, and the greenery of Barry County countryside. Perhaps there is a spot in Barry County that will help ease the pain until the Barry County Bridge Barge is back on the Thomapple River. Hmmm...” he mused. “Perhaps a club house at one of the beautiful Barry County golf courses might be a perfect site...” Bridge Notes: A class called “Eight Bridge Conventions You Should Know and Use” will be offered through the Life Long Learning program at Kellogg Community College during the four Wednesday evenings in May. Give them a call for more details. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teach­ es bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http:llbetterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) The item(s) to be considered at the public hearing consist of the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 2.1 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add definitions for “TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENTS ESTABLISHMENT” and “TEMPO­ RARY OUTDOOR EVENT”. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 17.2 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to add a new subsection “M” allowing a Temporary Outdoor Events Establishment as a spe­ cial exception use in the “AR” Agriculture and Rural Residential zoning district, subject to var­ ious conditions including, but not limited to, minimum parcel size requirement, maximum of 6 temporary outdoor events in a calendar year, maximum 72 consecutive hour duration for a Temporary Outdoor Event, minimum setback requirements, lighting restrictions, an emer­ gency preparedness plan, security protection, trash removal, overnight camping and temporary outdoor storage. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing and may further be received by the Planning Commission at the hear­ ing. . The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments and/or the exist­ ing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of the hearing and may further examine the same at the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days’ notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Arlene Tonkin, Planning Commission Secretary HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2464 77586571 Barry Community Health Center Accepting new patients, all ages and most insurances including Medicaid, Healthy Michigan, uninsured and other insurances. Now Open! Offering Family Practice and Counseling Services Same day appointments may be available. New Hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 269-945-4220 Located in the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 133 W. Woodlawn Ave. Cherry Street ||| Health Services g | �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — Page 13 Raider aces hold Vikings to one run in two games The Vikings wanted to steal one from the Raiders and then battle for a league champi­ onship. Portland was too good Monday. Lakewood’s varsity baseball team fell 8-1 and 2-0 in the two games of its Capital Area Activities Conference White Division double­ header against the visiting Raiders. “Portland is a very good team, but I had hoped that some way we could work a split,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “In game one, we gave them too many extra outs along with walks, which you can’t do against that good of a team and pitcher. In game two, we had the one inning which we walked a couple and the wind caught a fly ball and that was the game.” The Raiders scored two runs in the top of the second inning of game two, and won 2-0 in five innings. Andrew Click struck out eight and allowed just three Lakewood hits. Alex Caudy was nearly as good as Click, striking out four and giving up just four hits, but he walked two. Click didn’t walk a batter. Caudy had a single and a double for the Viking offense, and Doug Suntkin had a sin­ gle for his team’s only other hit. Tanner Allison drove in both Portland runs. “Alex pitched a strong game, but we could­ n’t find a way to push a run across for him,” Frost said. “They are a complete team with pitching and defense, they will be tough to beat when they throw their top two pitchers.” Tanner Allison got the complete game vic­ tory for Portland in game one, giving up just one run on one hit and one walk. He struck out 12. A single by Brady Forman was Lakewood’s only hit. Lakewood’s Alex Salgat puts his bat on the ball during his team’s contest with Lowell Saturday at the Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Click was 3-for-4 with four RBI to pace the Raider offense, and he stole two bases. “We can’t get down or feel sorry for our­ selves, we have to get back on track for Thursday and the rest of the league,” Frost said. “We have a big game coming up next Monday with Lansing Catholic to get to the top half of the league where we feel we belong.” Lakewood is now 11-5 overall this year. The Vikings moved to double-digit victo­ ries on the season by winning its second Saturday tournament in a row. Lakewood defeated Godwin Heights 17-4 and then Lowell 4-0 for the title at its own Denny Richardson Memorial Tournament. Lakewood jumped on the Red Arrows early in the championship game, scoring four runs in the top of the first and one more in the top of the second. ' Caudy was 2-for-3 at the plate with two RBI, and Forman and Connor Hansbarger drove in the other two Lakewood runs. The Vikings had six hits as a team, includ­ ing doubles by Kameron Comer and Caudy. Dylan Kemp got the win, shutting out Lowell on six hits and two walks. He struck out two. “We played a very clean game,” Frost said. “Avery Tuitman made a great diving catch which helped to stop a rally, and Kam Comer took a double away to keep Lowell from scor­ ing in the sixth.” Lakewood had 12 hits in the win over Godwin Heights to start the day. Caudy was 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI. He also scored three runs. Kaleb Makely and Hansbarger each had a pair of singles. Makely and White both had two RBI, and Kemp, Suntkin, Forman, Collin O’Mara and Comer had one RBI each. Comer got the win, allowing three earned runs on five hits and two walks. He struck out two. “When our pitchers throw strikes and our defense makes plays, it can make the game look easy,” Frost said. The Vikings were 4-0 in two non-conference doubleheaders last week, taking two from Ionia Wednesday and two from Leslie Thursday. The Vikings topped the Blackhawks 4-3 in the opener, thanks to a three-run fifth inning. The Blackhawks answered that surge with two runs in the top of the sixth which cut the Lakewood lead to one. Brian Young got the win for Lakewood, shutting down Leslie most of the afternoon. He struck out eight in his complete game effort, allowing six hits and not walking a bat­ ter. White had three RBI for the Vikings, and Suntkin drove in the other run. “We didn't hit the ball real well, but we strung together some hits at the right time. Our defense was solid for a cold and windy night,” said Frost. The Vikings took game two 10-0, with Makely throwing a three-hit, six-inning shut out. He struck out ten and walked three. “It was a tough night to keep your focus with the elements, but I was pleased with the way we played overall. We had some tired arms, so it was nice to have Makely and Young step up and give us a solid game,” Frost said. Lakewood had seven different batters drive in runs. Comer was 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBI. Hansbarger was 4-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored. Makely had three hits as well. Colin Walkington came in to close out both the Viking wins over Ionia Wednesday, after solid pitching performances from Hansbarger and Jacob Darling. Saxons go up big, then rally to top TK by one run The Trojans took the lead away from Hastings Thursday, but the Saxons got it right back. Hastings varsity baseball team salvaged one victory in its three-game OK Gold Conference set with Thomapple Kellogg, top­ ping the Trojans 9-8 in Middleville. The Trojans wiped out an 8-0 Hastings lead with three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and five more in the bottom of the sixth, but Stephen Shaffer worked his way around the bases for the Saxons in the lop of the seventh to score what would be the win­ ning run. Shaffter drew a one-out walk, stole second, and then advanced from second to third and third to home on a wild pitch and a passed ball. “This was a huge win for us,” said Hastings head coach Marsh Evans. “To see an 8-0 lead get erased like that it was a test of our charac­ ter, but our kids figured out a way to score there in the seventh and hung on for the win. It wasn’t the prettiest of wins, but after a tough day Tuesday it was good to come out on the positive side today. “TK will be in the thick of the conference race throughout the year and I hope this gives us the confidence to know that we can make some noise in the conference race as well.” Nate Pewoski had an RBI double in the first and a RBI single in the third inning to help Hastings to an early 3-0 advantage. The Saxons then pushed across five runs in the top of the fourth inning, with Zach McMahon and Sam Eastman notching two RBI each in the rally. The Trojans put two runners on in the bot­ tom of the seventh, but Travis Miller struck out the final Trojan batter. Miller pitched the seventh inning to earn the win. Mac Clisso threw the first four innings for the Saxons, *then^aTfoilowedon the ’mound"by Pewoski. At the plate, Pewoski finished the day with Pewoski continuing with the hot bat. He had a three hits and three RBI. Eastman had a dou­ pair of singles and an RBI for the Saxons. ble and two RBI, McMahon had his two RBI, Eastman, McMahon and Clisso all had dou­ and the Saxons also got a double from Connor bles for the Saxons, while Drew White, von von der Hoff, a single and a run driven in by der Hoff and Mitchell Gee had singles. Gee Jon Wilcox, and singles from Shaffer and drove in one run, as did Wilcox and Ryan Nicholas. Clisso. Comstock won the second game 13-4, eras­ Garrett Harris led the Trojan attack in the game, with a triple and two RBI. 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Portland’s Madison Adams blasted a two-run home run to center field in the bottom of the seventh inning, and teammate Rachel Click followed with a single to put the tying run on base. Viking pitcher Kennedy Geiger finished off her win though, getting the final two bat­ ters to fly out to right field and ground out to third. Geiger got the win, striking out three and allowing ten hits. She didn’t walk a batter. Mary Brooks took the loss for Portland. She gave up five hits and walked three. She struck out four. Konnor Geiger drove in all three Lakewood runs, with a single in the top of the first inning and a two-run home run of her own in the top of the third. Taylor VantLand scored twice. Laura Walkington and Lauren Hazel had singles for the Vikings and Emily Barker knocked a double. VantLand was 3-for-3 in the opener with three RBI. Kennedy Geiger had a triple which knocked in two runs in the Vikings’ five-run fourth inning surge. Lakewood scored four runs in the second inning to take a 4-1 lead in the opener, then added five runs in the fourth and two in the fifth. Portland rallied a bit again late, adding three runs in the top of the seventh. Kennedy Geiger outdueled Allie Grys in the circle, striking out four and walking just one while giving up five hits. The Vikings had 13 hits off Grys and worked two walks. Grys did strike out seven. Olivia Barker and Hazel had two hits each for Lakewood. Olivia Barker, Walkington and Konnor Geiger each had an RBI. Lakewood is now 13-4 overall. The Vikings took the championship at the Grand Ledge Tournament Saturday by scor­ ing an 8-0 win over Laingsburg in the cham­ pionship game. Bryonna Barton had a home run and a sin­ gle, Khila Hamilton had a pair of singles, and Konnor Geiger had a pair of doubles to lead the Lakewood attack. Barton drove in four runs and Konnor Geiger had two RBI. Kennedy Geiger pitched the Vikings to the win, striking out three and walking one while giving up four hits in the seven-inning shut out. Lakewood opened the tournament with a 6­ 0 win over Fowlerville. VantLand had the hot bat in that win, as she went 4-for-4 with three RBI. Barton and Kennedy Geiger were each 2-for-4 with an RBI. Kennedy Geiger also earned the shut-out victory in that game, striking out five and giv­ ing up only four hits. . In the semifinals, the Vikings topped Pennfield 7-3. Barton got the win in the circle, allowing just two earned runs on seven hits. She struck out four and didn’t walk a batter. Lakewood jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Barton led the Viking attack with three sin- gles and two RBI in three at-bats. Megan Salazar also drove in two runs for the Vikings and VantLand had an RBI too. Lakewood had eight hits in the win. The Vikings swept non-conference double­ headers with Ionia Wednesday and Leslie Thursday. The Vikings won 10-3 in game two against the . Bulldogs. Hazel powered the Viking offense, going 3-for-3 with six RBI. Salazar and Emily Barker each had a pair of singles as well. Khila Hamilton got the complete game win, striking out five and walking one. Ionia managed six hits off her. Lakewood won game one 10-5. Konnor Geiger was 4-for-4, including a double, with an RBI. Kennedy Geiger had two singles and an RBI and Salazar added a double and a sin­ gle. Lakewood had 14 hits in the contest. Kennedy Geiger got the win. She stuck out four and gave up nine hits. Only two of the runs against her were earned. DK teams get a few wins at Bath’s David Courser Relays Delton Kellogg’s varsity track and field teams combined for three wins Friday at the David courser Relays hosted by Bath High School. The throwers had a' solid day for the Delton Kellogg girls’ team, with Kristen Mohn, Isabel Belew and Riley Smith teaming up to place fourth in the shot put relay with a total distance of 55 feet 10.5 inches. That trio was joined by Katelyn Davis, who was a part of the discus relay team, to win the Throwers Relay for the Panthers in a time of 2 minutes 20.78 seconds. The points from that race helped the Panther girls to their sixth-place finish. Delton Kellogg’s boys were fifth in' the standings. The Panther boys won a pair of 1600-meter relays. Tucker Onderlinde, Jake Reed, Steven Patrick and Chase Henderson teamed to take the JV 1600-meter relay for Delton in 3:54.35, while Gary Egelkraut, Franklin James, Lucas Hansen and Brady Mills own the 1600-meter relay in 3:37.69. It was a good day for Delton’s young races, as Steven Patrick, Onderlinde, Reed and Cole Mabie were second in the JV 400-meter Relay in 48.40 seconds. Pewamo-Westphalia won the boys’ title with 119.5 points, followed by Owosso 107, Bath 88, Michigan Lutheran Seminary 87, Delton Kellogg 81.5, Byron 53, Olivet 48 and Portland St. Patrick 12. Brady Mills cleared 11-6 in the pole vault to get the Panthers,the second-place points in the pole vault relay. Delton Kellogg’s boys got third-place finishes from Cole Mabie in the high jump (5-4), the long jump relay team of Lucas Hansen and Mabie (35-11.25), and the 800-meter relay team of Mills, Hansen, Henderson and James which finished in 1:38.41. The other top three finish for the DK girls came in the JV 400-meter relay where the team of Faith Ferris, Mikayla Dushane, Autumn Barstow and Adian Pursley earned a time of 1:00.14. Pewamo-Westphalia also took the girls’ title, piling up 136 points. Olivet was second with 106, followed by Bath 93, Owosso 80, Michigan Lutheran Seminary 69, Delton Kellogg 52, Byron 50 and Portland St. Patrick 21. �Page 14 — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — The Hastings Banner TK girls put together dominant performance against Wayland Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ track and field team is 3-0 in the OK Gold Conference after a 125-11 win over Wayland Thursday. The Trojans scored every point on the track but one, from a third-place finish in the 3200meter run. Marissa James had the Wildcats’ lone victory, with a throw of 32 feet 3.75 inches in the shot put. Marissa Deloof won the discus at 100-9. Janie Noah took the high jump at 4-10. Krista Dollaway won the pole vault by clearing 7-3. Holly Dahlke lead a TK sweep in the long Hastings JV boys win Barry County tourney at Lakewood Hastings junior varsity baseball team members (front from left) manager Aaron Denny, Scott Garber, Mason Caskey, Charlie Hayes, Adam Shaeffer, Jordyn Coats, manager Zac Carlson, (back) Dillon Gleeson, Taylor Harding, Krylan Pederson, Austyn Dawe, Lee Stowe, Andy Gee, Owen Post and Caleb Keech celebrate their championship at the Barry County Invitational hosted by Lakewood High School April 19. The Saxons defeated Thornapple Kellogg 4-2 in their opener then knocked off Delton Kellogg 10-9 in the championship game by scoring three runs in the bottom of the sixth to win it. KVA teams tops at DK Invite Kalamazoo Valley Association teams took the top five spots in the standings at Thursday’s Delton Kellogg Invitational host­ ed by the Panthers at Mullenhurst Golf Course. Schoolcraft took the day’s title with a score of 325, followed by Kalamazoo Christian 338, Pennfield 341, Olivet 348 and Delton Kellogg 356 in the top five. Hastings was the top team not from the KVA, scoring a 357 to place sixth. Behind the Saxons, Allegan shot a 366, Maple Valley 374, St. Philip 374, Marcellus 375, Hopkins 385 and Parchment 386. The Saxons’ Danny Hooten was the top local scorer, placing fifth with a 77 Sarah Shipley led Delton Kellogg, placing eighth with an 82. ' MUQ.gg>.aJsoigotia Mishler, an- 85 from Dreke Lutterbeck and a’ 98 from Kenny Gehrman. Hastings added an 87 from Alec Ridderbos, a 93 from Nick Baum and a 100 from Riley Cusack. Pennfield’s Trevor Cameron fired an even­ par-71 to take the medalist honors for the day. Olivet’s Keagan Carpenter was second with a 73. , Schoolcraft had three medalists as Chris Kolbe shot a 76, Austin Crandle 79 and Tom Hurst 83. Jordan Denton led Maple Valley with an 89 and the Lions also got a 90 from Tyler Kersjes, a 94 from Hunter Hilton and a 101 from Travis Franks. Pennfield and Schoolcraft finished nine holes at Olde Mille tied 173-173 Friday, with the green and gold Panthers coming out on top on the sixth-score tie-breaker in their Tri that also included Delton. Delton shot a 187 as a team. Lutterbeck led Delton with a 42, and his team also got 48s from Kyler Bourdo and Mishler and a 49 from Anthony Houtrow. Cameron fired a 37 to lead Pennfield while S^dioelcraftiwasded.b^Kolbefs^9, . I Dhltori Kellogg scored a non-confereiwd win at Orchard Hills Wednesday, topping Hopkins 164-180. Shipley led Delton with a 37 and the Panthers also got a pair of 41s from Lutterbeck and Houtrow and a 45 from Mishler. Josh Anderson led Hopkins with a 40. jump by flying 13-8. On the track, Fiona Shea won the 100 in 13.21 seconds, the 200 in 27.74 and the 400 in 1 minute 2.47 seconds. Melissa Winchester won the 800 in 1:02.47 and the 1600 in 5:58.19. Gorton took the 3200 in 13:23. Brandi Weslow earned all the first-place points in the hurdles, finishing the 100-meter event in 17.62 and the 300-meter low hurdles in 51.12. Morgan McNutt, Weslow, Dahlke and Abbi Tolan won the 400-meter relay in 56.01. The 800-meter relay went to McNutt, Brittany Blair, Autumn Zwyghuizen and Taylor Ward in 1:55.1. Ward, Winchester, Tannah Adgate and Shea won the 1600-meter relay in 1:55.1 Adgate, Noah, Rachael Gorton and Winchester took the 3200-meter relay in 11:07.6. The TK boys are 2-1 in the league after an 81-56 loss to the Wildcats. The Trojans are slated to return to league action this afternoon against Ottawa Hills, then will be at the West Ottawa invitational Saturday. Saxon softball team gets a victory at Gull Lake tourney Hastings varsity softball team closed out its day at Bailey Park Saturday with a 16-12 vic­ tory over Burr Oak in the final round of the Gull Lake Invitational. Burr Oak rallied for five runs in the top of the fifth inning with five singles and a couple Saxon errors, but Saxon pitcher Emily Hayes finally got the final batter to pop out to short stop to finish off the time-shortened victory. Hastings had seven hits in the win, with Katy Delcotto leading the way with a 2-for-4 performance. She had two RBI and scored three runs herself. Becky Barnard drove in four runs. Anna Ellege knocked a two-run home run in the bottom of the third inning, which pushed Hastings’ lead to 15-7 at the time. Shayna Brooks had Hastings only other extra-base hit, a lead-off double in the bottom of the first. The Saxons were 1-2 at the tournament. Haslett topped the Saxons 19-3 in three innings to start the day. Clara Peltz, Hayes and Brooks each had a single for the Saxons in the loss. Barnard had two RBI and Hayes drove in one run. Gibraltar-Carlson topped the Saxons 9-6 in six innings in the second game of the day for Hastings. Carlson took a 7-3 lead with a six-run surge in the top of the fourth inning. Hastings answered back with three runs in the bottom half of the inning to pull within a run. Brooks knocked a two-out triple in the bot­ tom of the sixth for the Saxons, but was stranded there. The triple was the third of three hits for Brooks in the loss. Hastings had ten hits in the loss, including a pair of doubles by Jessi O’Keefe who drove in three runs. Bowling Panthers shut out Lakewood Scores girls in first league contest Monday Mixerettes Final Standings - Nashville Chiropractic 86.5-41.5; Kent Oil 82-46; Dean's Dolls 72­ 53; Dewey's Auto Body 72.5-55.5; Creekside Growers 61-67. Good games & series - M. Rodgers 176; T. Christopher 187; K Fowler 175; V. Carr 179-498; S. Wash 160-417; E. Ulrich 186­ Ml; J. Alfleh 179; J. Rice 181-527; L. Elliston 191-527. Wednesday Mixed Final Standings - CourtfSide 84-44; Eye & ENT 79.5-48.5; Bru^hJ^rfis Painting 7563; D&lton \Suds |5$-5*6S Boniface fconstruWon 63-6: Women Good games' & series - J. Shurlow 154-434; N. Boniface 169-480; D. Huver 190; F. Smith 225-526; B., Smith 168; J. Rice 200; L.Elliston 204; T. Christopher 189; G.Scobey 9-473; G. Meaney 181. Men Good games & series - R. Boniface 182.: ’ .• • nl Lakewood’s varsity girls’ soccer team was shut out in a pair of contests last week. Stockbridge topped the Vikings 3-0 in their Capital Area Activities Conference White Division opener Wednesday. The two teams were knotted 0-0 at the half, but the Panthers struck first in the second half when an attacker broke open coming up the left side of the Viking defense for a shot. The shot into the far upper comer of the goal was perfectly placed. The Vikings nearly came up with a quick answer, but a solkUshat by KarleeShaplej:.w flew just wide of the Panther net after some nice passing by the Lakewood ladies. A breakaway and a point-blank shot a few minutes apart in the middle of the second half provided the Panthers with some insurance. “I knew coming into the year it might be a struggle to score goals after losing one of Lakewood’s best goal-scorers ever in Shannon Morse,” said Lakewood head coach Paul Gonzales. “Our young team must learn fast that they need to use each other offen­ sively passing better to get into a position to score.” There are some youngsters on the defense as well that would benefit from a little more practice time, but Lakewood’s defense was mostly solid Wednesday. “Alli Fetterman and Bryena Littlefield had flawless play from their stopper positions,” Gonzales said. “These two girls seem to be prestarting point of a good defense, but wet need to shore up the rest of the back three.” I Gonzales was also pleased with the play of Ry lie McClelland and keeper Danielle Kosten. The Vikings fell 3-0 in a non-conference match-up with Perry Monday at Lakewood High School. Panther girls get first league win, top Valley 5-0 by Brett Bremer ' Sports Editor Delton Kellogg won the battle of teams fighting for their first Kalamazoo Valley Association victory of the season in Nashville Monday. The Panthers topped Maple Valley 5-0 on Fuller Street Field in Nashville, with a stiff wind at their backs in the second half of the contest. Things for _ are much different this spring . the Panthers, who went toe-to-toe. with the ------state champions from South Christian in the state tournament a year ago. “We’re very young,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie, who’s team is now 1 3 in the KVA. “We’ve got six freshmen or seven or whatever it is, and Kristen (Mohn) who hasn’t played since she was little. I’ve got two returning starters from last year’s team and eight total players back. We have 17 now, so half our team is brand new and six of them are freshmen.” He was pleased with the play of a few of the newcomers. He liked the way freshman Bailee Tigchelaar attacked a couple of comer kicks with her head in the second half espedaily. He was also .pleased with Mohn’s .play t . infhe midfield. Mohnspent much of the early season as the'Panthers goalkeeper. ■ : “We played in a tournament in Holland and .we put her in the midfield and we had a real strong midfield with her out there, so I moved her out there a little bit more and focused on Hannah (Butchbaker) being in goal. Kristen has a good foot on her; and she’s not afraid to go after the ball. That’s something we were missing for a bit. I’m going to get her back in goal a little bit, but she’s really helping us in the field.” Despite having the wind at their backs in the second half, moving from east to west, the Panthers scored four of their five goals going into the wind in the first half. Mohn assisted on Sarah Rendon’s goal which put Delton up 2-0 at the time. Rendon and teammate Riley Smith eachscored twice in the first half. Alexas Holben scored the only second half goal, with 11 minutes and 25 seconds to play. The Panthers outshot the Lions 26-1 in the contest. Butchbaker made one save. Lion keeper Kristin Primm had 18 saves at the other end. New Maple Valley head coach Richard Seume II was pleased with Primm’s effort in net, and was happy with the way Breanna Heinze and Katharina Sanner performed in the midfield. Seume said he moved things around so his girls weren’t playing quite so defensive this game. The Panthers held control of the ball for nearly all of the second half, but the Lions SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk 12.org THURSDAY, MAY 1 3:45PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 4:15PM 4:15PM 4:15PM Boys Boys Girls Girls Boys Boys Girls 4:00PM 4:00PM 6:15PM Boys Varsity Girls Varsity Girls JV ’ Varsity MS Varsity MS Varsity JV JV TUESDAY, MAY G Golf Track Softball Track Baseball Baseball Softball GR Ottawa Hills HS OK Jam A Comstock Relays A Lakeview HS-Battle Creek A Comstock Relays A GR Catholic Central Single H GR Catholic Central Single A Lakeview HS-Battle Creek. H Track Track Soccer Corunna Invite Corunna Invite Kent City HS A A A SATURDAY, MAY 3 8: 30AM Girls JV Tennis 9: 00AM Boys Varsity Baseball 10:00AM Girls Varsity Soccer South Christian HS Conf. A! Wooden Bat HHanover-Horton HS A MONDAY. 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Christian HS Single Unity Christian HS Hopkins HS Saranac HS (DH) Hopkins HS Grandville HS A H A H A H H Thanks to ThisW^^k^dSponsnr. StcdJb Pediatrics Amy Beck, M.D. * Dawn Rosser, M.D. Kathy Carlson, CNP HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm I (269) 818-0070 Contact Nancy 945-2742 or hastingsathleticboostersccqmail.com to sponsor the schedule Creekside Professional Building 1761 West M-43 Highway, Suite #2, Hastings, Ml 49058 Delton Kellogg s Riley Smith settles as bouncing ball as Maple Valley s Kelia Hamilton gives chase during the first half Monday in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) created a couple chances with the wind at their backs in the first 40 minutes. “We’ve stayed in every game,” Seume said. “The girls have been competitive in every game. The girls have given a lot of effort. They always play to the end. They’re making the community proud in that way.” The Lions are now 0-3 in the KVA this sea­ son. The Lions were downed by Kalamazoo Christian 8-0 last Wednesday. Delton suffered a 5-2 loss to visiting Pennfield Wednesday. Holben and Autumn Russell scored the two goals for the Delton girls in the defeat. Pennfield got two goals from Kayler Beech and one each from Montana Rench, Maria Quispe and Madison Renche. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — Page 15 Saxon defense better in second half versus TK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The combination of a young Saxon defense and a talented Trojan attack made for a lop­ sided affair in Hastings Wednesday. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team scored its second win in the OK Gold Conference as it topped Hastings 6-0 inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The Trojans had 15 shots on goal in the contest, and had many more chances that flew just wide of the Saxon net. Olivia Lamberg burried one of the Trojans’ first chances though, a minute and a half into the game. She got a pass from teammate Kelli Graham and knocked a shot past Saxon keep­ er Autumn Demott for a 1-0 TK lead. About eight minutes later, the Saxon Hastings’ Kaety Teunessen and Thornapple Kellogg’s Alyvia Thorne (right) chase a high bouncing ball through the midfield during the first half Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Kaley Ziegler works to turn the ball out of the Saxons’ end during the first half against Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) defense left TK’s Erin Scheidel too much space in the middle of the field. She got a pass from Graham and ripped a shot over Demott to make it 2-0 in just under ten minutes of play. Graham finished the night with those two assists and one goal, the Trojans’ sixth of the game, to move her three goals from the career record for goals at TK (a goal she reached Friday against Forest Hills Eastern). “She played great tonight,” said TK head coach Joel Strickland. “I actually pulled her aside and said, “it’s okay to shoot,” but she’s unselfish too. She got the first two assists of the game. She’s a great player.” Scheidel is a great player too, who finished with two goals and an assist in the game. Alyvia Thome scored off an assist from Emily Adams for TK in the first half, and Haley Alverson notched the assist on Scheidel’s second goal of the first half. Lamberg scored off an assist from Scheidel midway through the second half, then Grahm finished off the scoring with 12:32 to play thanks to an assist from Shelbi Shepherd. “We had a better second half,” said Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel. “It’s just that our young defense needs to start working together. This was a game where the second half they got tired of taking it from Middleville and kind of started trusting each other a little bit. When that happened, the goalkeeper could have some more time and at least we could defend a little bit better and allow our midfielders to get the ball up a little bit better. That’s what we needed. That’s what we could focus on with a young defense.” He was especially pleased with the way junior center defender Kaitlyn Bancroft and sophomore Kaety Teunessen seemed to be geling in the midfield as the game wore on. The Trojan defense didn’t have to do much work, but did a solid job of moving the ball around when it had to. “We just possessed really well. The girls did everything we asked them to do,” Strickland said. “I didn’t really have much to tell them at half except keep doing what you’re doing. I felt like we possessed the ball well. The girls in the middle, they took care of the ball and they distributed it really well. Unfortunately, they’re the girls who maybe don’t get all the assists, but they’re the assists to the assists and they played perfectly. I thought the whole team played well. We moved the ball well, we switched fields, we dropped it and all that.” Lamberg and Megan Replogle were the leaders of the solid midfield play for the Trojans for much of the evening. Hastings is now 1-2 in the OK Gold Conference. Thornapple Kellogg’s Erin Scheidel fires a shot to put her team up 2-0 against Hastings Wednesday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons topped Ottawa Hills in their league opener last week, then fell Monday at Grand Rapids Catholic Central 5-0. Five different players scored for the Cougars in the tough breezy conditions in Grand Rapids. Hastings held Catholic Central to one goal in the first half, on a penalty kick by Helena Rammal. Kelli Doyle, Molly Kane, Meghan Clark and Becca Gonser contributed second half goals for the Cougars. The Trojans are now 3-0 in the OK Gold, and 7-0-1 overall as they added a victory over Wayland in the league Monday. Hooten and Ridderbos lead Hastings at home jamboree Lakewood varsity golfers Alec Willison, Wade Piercefield, Ryan Feasel, Blake Yaeger, Wyatt Moll and Joe Parks let everyone know who is number one in Ionia County after winning the Ionia County Shootout at Morrison Lake Golf Club Saturday by one stroke over runner-up Portland. Hornets just ahead of LHS boys at second league meet Williamston edged Lakewood by two strokes for the runner-up spot behind Lansing Catholic when the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division met for its jam­ boree hosted by Corunna Thursday. The Cougars took the day’s title with a score of 149, followed by Williamston 163, Lakewood 165, Portland 177, Corunna 188 and Stockbridge 235. Blake Yaeger, Ryan Feasal and Wyatt Moll each shot a 41 for the Viking team, and Alec Willison added a 42. “Yaeger struck the ball real well, he just couldn’t drop the putts today,” said Viking head coach Carl Kutch. Yaeger was a perfect seven for seven in hit­ ting fairways. The 41 was a personal best for Moll. “He is starting to really put his game together,” Kutch said of Moll. “I really look forward to watching him progress this year. Alec and Ryan also played well and are start­ ing to gain more and more confidence.” The day’s medalist honors went to Brent Marshall, from Lansing Catholic, who fired a 34. The Vikings and Hornets are now tied for second place in the league standings behind the Cougars after two jamborees. Lakewood followed up that performance by winning Saturday’s Ionia County Shootout at Morrison Lake Golf Club. Lakewood edged league rival Portland by a one stroke for the title, 328 to 329. Ionia was third with a score of 356, followed by Pewamo-Westphalia 358 and Belding 377. “When you tell these guys ‘every stroke counts,’ well it just shows, today we got by with that one stroke needed,” Kutch said. Yaeger led Lakewood with a 75 which was the day’s second best individual score. Feasel was fourth individually wiht an 82. “Blake had a little bit of a slow start, but rallied oft the back nine with back-to-back birdies on ten and 11, and also on 18. Ryan also posted two birdies on the back, on num­ ber ten and number 14. He had one trouble hole which kept him from breaking 80. He has posted some very good scores so far this year, and I look for him to continue to improve as the year goes on.” Lakewood also got an 85 from Wade Piercefield and 86s from Joe Parks and Moll. Piercefield was just one stroke shy of earning a medal. The day’s chamion was Rhet Schrauben from Portland who fired a 73. The Vikings returned to action Monday and earned the runner-up trophy in the Division 2 competition at the NorthPointe Christian Invitational at Railside Golf Club. South Christian won the D2 title a 341, fol­ lowed by Lakewood with a 350, Northpointe Christian 360, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 364, NorthPointe ‘B’ 400, Kent City 465, Wellsprings Academy 494 and Western Michigan Christian 497. Grandville took the Division I champi­ onship with a 324, and Kenowa Hills was runner-up with a 330. Lakewood finished fourth overall in the 16-team field. The low for Lakewood was Yaeger’s 78 which earned him a medal for a fourth-place finish. He was followed by Piercefield with an 88, Feasal with an 89 and Willison with a 95. The Saxons’ Danny Hooten and Alec Ridderbos finished in a tie for fourth place individually as Hastings varsity boys’ golf team hosted an OK Gold Conference jam­ boree at Hastings Country Club Tuesday. Hooten and Ridderbos each shot a41 to lead Hastings to its third-place finish behind South Christian and Catholic Central. The Sailors finished the day with a score of 159, led by a pair of 38s from Nick VanderHorst and Grant Kapteyn. Catholic Central was second with a 166, thanks in part to Michael O’Farrell’s 39. Those three guys were the only three to break 40. Hastings scored a 176, followed by Wayland 185 and Thomapple Kellogg 193. Behind the top two for the Saxons, Nick Baum scored a 46 and Peter Beck a 58. TK got 48s from Justin Bergstrom, Mason Lettinga and Patrie Lajoye and a 49 from Gregg Granger. Hastings was 12th in the overall standings at Monday’s NorthPointe Christian Invitational at Railside Golf Club. Ridderbos led the Saxons with an 84, which put him in tenth place individually for the day. Hastings also got a 90 from Hooten, a 103 from Baum and a 113 from Austin Caris at the 18-hole event. Grandville ‘maroon” took the day’s DivisionTlitle with a score-of 324, followed by Kenowa Hills with a 330. In the Division II competition, South Christian won with a score of 341 and Lakewood was second with a 350. The other team score among the top five came from Grandville’s ‘white’ group which tallied a 348. Hastings placed sixth at the Delton Kellogg Invitational Thursday at Mullenhurst. Last Wednesday, Caledonia topped the Saxons 163-182 in a dual at Hastings Country Club. Hooten had the day’s best round, a 1-over­ par 37. Ridderbos added a 44, Riley Cusack a 50 and Beck a 51 for Hastings. Caledonia got a 38 from Matt Miller, a 40 from Adam Alkema, a 42 from Jared Smith and 43s from Tristan Seeley and Zach Paavola. Now Taking Applications for "ewspajier earners! The money is paid bi-weekly and the route will not interfere with most activities. MUST APPLY IN PERSON AT OUR HASTINGS OFFICE EDIATE ENINGS wing routes in Delton, Hastings Lake Odessa areas. 06840455 Hinder ’The People Paper'\ 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings �Page 16 — Thursday, May 1, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Hastings girls win championship at Kelloggsville by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons are 2-for-2 in Saturday tourna­ ments now. Hastings won the three-team Kelloggsville Invitational Saturday, topping the host Rockets and Ottawa Hills Bengals. The Saxons won five of the eight flights, including the top two singles flights. Abby VanDiver returned to the court after missing the first tournament of the season and added two wins to her record by toping Martha Rios from Kelloggsville 6-1, 6-1 and Maegan Gibbons from Ottawa Hills 6-0, 6-0. Kenzie Monroe earned her second tourna­ ment victory of the season, playing second singles this time. She topped Kelloggsville’s Kim Nguyen 7-5, 6-0, then bested Ottawa hills’ Nikatha Mweda 6-0, 6-0. Hastings won at least one match at all eight flights. Mara Allan and Clare Green at second doubles won two matches, topping Ottawa The Hastings varsity girls’ tennis team shows off its medals and trophy after taking the title at Saturday’s Kelloggsville Invitational in Wyoming. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon second doubles player McKenzie Monroe hits a backhand return against Kelloggsville’s Kim Nguyen during Saturday’s Kelloggsville Invitational in Wyoming. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hills 6-1, 6-0 and Kelloggsville 6-1, 7-5. “They were being aggressive up at the net, and they were also forcing the Kelloggsville girls to have to play high balls in the back at the baseline so they couldn’t get into a rhythm with their shots,” said Saxon head coach Julie Sevems of her second doubles team. Ottawa Hills didn’t bring third and fourth doubles teams to the tournament, so the Saxon duos just needed wins over Kelloggsville to earn flight titles. Nicole Hunt and Katie Kuzava and the third doubles win for Hastings, topping Kelloggsville 6-3, 6-3. Kristy Osterink and Cassidy Monroe topped Kelloggsville 6-4, 6-4 at fourth doubles. Those doubles teams then switched things up, with third doubles teams from Hastings taking on the fourth doubles team for the Rockets and vice versa just to get some more tennis in on the sunny Saturday afternoon. “It’s good practice, because they’re playing with new partners all the time,” Sevems said. “Third and fourth doubles keep switching partners all the time just trying to find out who is going to work with who and who has got the best chemistry on the court. That’s working really well, having them switch around and getting lots of matches in. They love it. They love being out on the court.” Jaelynn Koning and Sarah DeBolt at first doubles scored a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ottawa Hills in their second match of the day after falling to Kelloggsville 6-2, 6-1. Hannah LaJoye at third singles and Brittany Johnson at number four for the Saxons both earned wins over their foes from Ottawa Hills, while Kelloggsville’s Jasmine Moore (third singles) and Lilly Dent (fourth singles) won flight titles with 2-0 marks for the day. Hastings had just seen Ottawa Hills a few days earlier, trying to get an OK Gold Jaelynn Koning hits a forehand volley during her first doubles victory against Ottawa Hills with teammate Sarah Debolt Saturday at Kelloggsville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Conference dual in before rain brought an early end to the match. The Saxons and Bengals may finish that dual later in the season. Hastings is currently 0-2 in the league after falling to Thomapple Kellogg last week and Catholic Central Monday . The Cougars topped the Saxons 7-1 in Grand Rapids. VanDiver kept her record perfect in the league with a 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-3 win over Liz Pniewski in the first singles match. The only other Saxon to win more than one game in any set was Kenzie Monroe who fell to Rebecca Faber 6-3, 6-0. Four three-setters in Trojans’ draw with Wayland , Thornapple Ke^ogg apd Wayland weretied Tor tfn^Tn tKe" OK LjoIS Conference goffig into Monday’s dual and nothing changed. The two teams played to a 4-4 tie Monday. Half of the eight matches went to three sets. TK second singles player Hannah Bashore pulled out a victory by topping her opponent 8-6 in a third-set tie-breaker, winning by the scores of 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(6). Winning the second set was just the start of her comeback. She had to come from 4-1 down in the third set to force the tie-breaker. “Hannah worked through a number of long points playing very consistent tennis,” said TK head coach Larry Seger. “Serves had good pace and depth. She handled the short ball very welTlTahhah hasanever give up attitude that really showed through to close out a great win at second singles.” That was one of three singles wins for the Trojans. Bethany Budd scored a 6-0, 6-0 win at third singles while Kari Johnson won 6-0, 6-3 at number four. First singles player Carly Noah lost a tough 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 match at num­ ber one for TK. Amber VanMeter and Rachael Ranes scored TK’s lone doubles victory, at number three, outscoring their Wildcat opponents 7­ 6(1), 6-1. Seger said they started slow, but fin­ ished strong. “All of our doubles played good tennis,” Seger said. “We are still working on making position adjustments during the points. Three of the four doubles teams lost close competi­ tive matches.” Taylor Miller and Hayley B ashore were downed 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 at first singles, while the team of Abby Wright and Katie Hanshaw was downed 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 at number four. The Trojans’ second doubles team of Maddy VerHey and Marlee Willshire fell 6-4, 6-2. The Trojans scored their first league win Wednesday, topping the Saxons in Hastings 6-2. Hastings took the top two singles flights, with Abbey VanDiver pulling out a close 6-4, 6-3 win over Noah in the first singles match. “We expected this to be a tough match at the top of the line-up, where Hastings is very solid,” Seger said. “Abbey VanDiver is one of the best players in the conference and MacKenzie Monroe is a player that does a great job of moving the ball around with great control and patience. We felt that Carly and Hannah played pretty solid tennis against two very strong players.” Monroe topped Hannah Bashore 6-4, 6-0. Budd scored a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Natalie Anderson at third singles, and Johnson scored a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Hannah LaJoy for the MOTION. Welcome to the new Advanced Orthopedic & Pain Institute. 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J‘Bethany Budd and Kari Johnson were very consistent playing some very long points,” Seger said. “Both seemed to have good control of their matches and were com­ fortable playing long points.” The fourth doubles match was the only doubles match where the Trojans needed more than two sets to score a victory. Wright and Hanshaw scored a 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 win over Cassidy Monroe and Mara Allan. The other three Trojan doubles teams gave up just three games total. Miller and Hayley Bashore topped Palm Arammonthiralai and Sara DeBolt 6-1, 6-0 at first doubles. VerHey and Willshire topped Brittany Johnson and Clare Green 6-2, 6-0. Ranes and VanMeter scored a 6-0, 6-0 win for TK over Nicole Hunt and Abby Laubaugh at number three doubles. Seger was also very pleased with the improvements VanMeter and Ranes showed in the groundstrokes and service game. Things went the opposite way at Comstock Park Thursday, with the Trojans falling 5-3 to the Panthers despite winning the top three sin­ gles matches. Noah won 6-2, 6-1 at number one, Hannah Bashore scored a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win at number two, and Budd won 6-2, 6-1 at third singles. The Trojans had chances to score wins at all four doubles flights. Miller and Hayley Bashore were downed 7-5, 6-1 at first dou­ bles. Willshire and VerHey were bested 7­ 6(5), 6-2 at number two. The other two went three sets, after the Trojans took wins in the opening set. Comstock Park topped Ranes and VanMeter 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 at third doubles and Wright and Hanshaw 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-1 at number four. “Our lack of experience showed a bit at the lower end of the lineup, but our players all played great points throughout their matches. We showed a strong effort up and down the line-up, but in the end the little things hurt us the most,” Seger said. “We served well and played pretty steady from the backcourt. We will need to focus more on serve returns and angled volleys. We had chances from the fore­ court that a little more experience will correct. I really liked our aggressiveness at the net. We simply need to do a little better job of hitting angled volleys and overheads. All in all a great effort by a young group of doubles play­ ers.” Call anv time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-05-08.pdf c3d270c61d2219b84a7907477ce056fe PDF Text Text . ■ . ' Delton hires Schoessel in interim Theater group celebrates 15 years Lakeview wins Wooden Bat Classic See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 • i 804879110187 the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 'LOT"C003 HaS';"9S “ ^K8.195. Thursday, May 8, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 19 NEWS BRIEFS • « Girls Night Out is tonight Girls of all ages will flood downtown Hastings tonight, May 8, for the semi­ annual Girls Night Out. The event, from 5 to 9 p.m., will feature specials at retail establishments as well as restaurants throughout downtown. Participants will see new products and services offered by merchants in down­ town Hastings. “Since the last Girls Night Out event in October, new retailers and restaurants have opened,” said Valerie Byrnes, presi­ dent of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. “It’s an exciting time for downtown Hastings. Bring your friends to enjoy shopping, fashion, food and fun.” T-shirts commemorating the evening will be available for sale at Bosley Pharmacy. Postal carriers ready to stamp out hunger Saturday , It’s time for the 22nd annual Postal Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Residents are encouraged to place a bag of nonperishable food items at their mail­ boxes to be picked up by the mail carriers Saturday, May 10. “The Hastings Food Pantry counts on this food drive to help stock our pantry shelves for summer,” said volunteer Marcia Szumowski. The postal carriers drive brings in an average of more than 3,000 pounds of food in one day, she said. Items that are popular include chowders, bean and pea soup, Spam, comed-beef hash, coffee, Pasta Roni, rice side dishes, dried potato sides, sugar, flour, mayonnaise, frosting, pancake syrup, pineapple, mandarin oranges, jams and canned sweet potatoes. “Your postal carrier will pick this up and bring it to the Hastings Food Pantry where volunteers will sort and shelve your donations,” said Szumowski, adding that any donation of non-expired food is appredated. Household hazardous waste collection returns Residents in Barry County can rid their homes and garages of hazardous house­ hold waste from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Barry County Expo Center. Several groups are working together to sponsor the collection of household waste, tires, medicine and electronics. Items that will be accepted at the col­ lection site include medication — pre­ scription and over-the-counter, (in original containers and clearly labeled); electron ics — kitchen appliances, computers, cell phones, microwaves, stereo equipment (broken glass on televisions, monitors and speakers in wood will not be accepted, $25 will be charged for items containing Freon); scrap and junk tires — (fees apply, see Barry-Eaton District Health Department website for details); miscella­ neous — aqueous acids and bases, asbestos, oil-based paints, reactives, sol­ vents, aerosol cans, automotive fluids, pesticides, batteries, liquid cleaners heavy metal solutions, motor oil ( limit 10 gal­ lons per vehicle) and automotive batteries. Items not accepted at the collection include latex paint, propane tanks, com­ mercially generated waste, radioactive material, explosives, unknown wastes, speakers in wooden cases, tires heavily caked with dirt and bare CRT screer. a PRICE 750 Pennock board hires consulting firm for system planning by Doug VanderLaan Editor Recognizing the significance of building a community health care model in a time of momentous national health care change, the Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees announced this week the engagement of an eminent consulting firm to assist with its design for the future. . Less than two months after announcing its intention to construct a $70 million, 49-bed hospital and medical arts building on the for­ mer Ferris family farm at the intersection of M-37 and M-43 highways, the hospital’s board is positioning to also build a model for how the new facility will provide local health care and services. “Rural hospitals are taking a hit with feder­ al funds shrinking,” said Pennock Board Trustee Sam Watson, who’s also a senior vice president with the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. “Those funds prop up rural hospitals, and there’s a disproportionate share being distributed. It’s all in jeopardy.” To help with how it will wend its way through the challenges being presented by lower funding, changes coming from the Affordable Care Act, and even how to design its new facility, the Pennock board has retained Chicago-based Juniper Advisory, an investment banking firm that works exclu­ sively with hospitals and health care systems. The Juniper Advisory website describes its range of services as assessing financial condi­ tion and strategic options, offering advice regarding strategic alternatives, and initiating and structuring a variety of business combi­ nation transactions. “As a board, we want to have conversa­ tions; we want to understand what options are available,” added board member Nathan Tagg. “It’s important for us to do this while we’re in a position of strength.” That strength is thought to come from a substantial fund balance. When the board announced its construction plans in February, it stated that much of the estimated cost would come from internal funds “built over the past several years.” The threat to health care, generally, and to rural hospitals, especially, is well noted by board members. Independent Michigan hos­ pitals in Cheboygan, Ludington, Ionia and Charlotte are among several in recent years that have been forced to survive only by being sold to larger hospitals or by affiliating with larger-city health care systems. Though acknowledging that discussions with Juniper Advisory will likely include all those possibilities, board members visiting Banner offices Tuesday were resolute in their position that having those discussions now and focusing on all possible local health delivery models will provide a first-class system. “My greatest concern is that we ensure that this community has access to quality health care,” said board member Bonnie Hildreth, “and that we ensure the best interests of the community.” All three board members conceded that providing access to quality health care will be an immense challenge. “This is the most turbulent time we’ve had in health care,” said Watson. “The questions that need to be asked are, ‘How do we share risk?’ and ‘How do you best use services?’ “These discussions (with Juniper Advisory) will help us walk through this, it’s strategic planning. It can help raise opportunities and bring value to the community.” ‘Fairness’ under debate at county board meeting by Doug VanderLaan Editor No good deed goes unpunished. Barry County commissioners felt the sting of that reality when, at their committee-ofthe-whole meeting Tuesday, they attempted to correct a commissioner payment oversight with a move that some are calling an outright pay raise. The issue revolves around the health insurance for which county commissioners are eligible as elected officials. In the case of three commissioners who receive health insurance from another source — Medicare, for those who’ve reached retirement age, or through a working spouse’s employment program — the county makes a payment in lieu of having to pay the health care premium for full-coverage policies. Because of privacy rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, names of the three commissioners were not used in Tuesday’s discussion. The “in lieu of’ payment equals 15 per­ cent of the monthly premium amount for which the three commissioners would be eli­ gible if they took health insurance through the county. “We do that to encourage folks who can get insurance through|a spouse, to take that insurance, not County Administrator Michael tolri Commissioners Tuesday. The savings — even with the 15 percent “in lieu of’ payment — are substantial, accord­ ing to Brown. The county pays annual premiums of $5,800 for single subscribers,^ 12,200 for a two-person policy, and $15,900 for family policies. The 15 percent payouts equal approximately $878, $1,800, and $2,400 for each of the three policy types, a substantial savings to the county. The rub Tuesday came in how those “in lieu of’ payments are made. Because county personnel policies require those payouts to be distributed to staff in the regular, biweek­ ly salary check and because county commis­ sioners are paid on a monthly basis, the three commissioners receiving the payments miss one “in lieu of’ payment each month. In. effect, the three commissioners not tak­ ing the county’s health insurance policy are receiving only half of the annual “in lieu of’ amount for which they are eligible. However, when the suggestion was made Tuesday that commissioners change their pay schedule to biweekly — so that the three “in lieu of’ commissioners can receive the full payment for which they are eligible — cries of “pay raise” resulted. “The cost of this change will be approxi­ mately $6,000 in 2015 and more each year thereafter,” said county resident Jack Miner during the public comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting. “In effect, you are giving some of the commissioners a pay raise. For what reason?” The $6,000 figure cited by Miner and in the recommendation forwarded by Brown for approval at next week’s official board meeting comes from the difference in what commissioners should be receiving under the 15 percent incentive program and the actual amount they .are receiving under the monthly versus bi-weekly payment arrangement. I think it’s-^ matter of creating equity amongst all commissioners,” concluded Commissioner Jim DeYoung, who noted that the move would not affect him because it will not take effect until Jan. 1, and he has announced his intention to not seek re-elec­ tion to his District 6 board seat. The Jan. 1 date is key, according to Brown, because, under county policies and state legislative mandate, county commis­ sioners cannot increase their pay during a See BENEFITS, page 5 Life lessons highlight Rotary’s honorary luncheon for graduates by Doug VanderLaan Editor After being selected to deliver the keynote address at the annual Hastings Rotary Club luncheon honoring Hastings High School sen­ ior boys Monday, Lani Forbes conceded she was, at first, as confused as her audience to be a woman providing remarks to the day’s hon­ ored guests of all males. “I wasn’t sure of what I’d say,” Forbes told the group of 57 seniors and Rotarians, “but then I thought, ‘Oh yeah, I do have something to say, 1 sure do. I’ll tell them about what I wish I had learned in high school.’” Tying those lessons to her experience as a volunteer firefighter and lieutenant on the Freeport Fire Department, Forbes, who also serves as the executive director of Barry County United Way, soon had a roomful of rapt listeners completely unaware of any gen­ der anomalies. Forbes used the story of a 3 a.m. house fire during a Christmas season 16 years ago as a hook to relating those lessons she wished she had learned and striving to be sure the young audience members would not miss in their Keynote speaker Lani Forbes, execu­ tive director of Barry County United Way, uses lessons learned as a volunteer fire­ fighter to provide advice to Hastings High School senior boys honored at the annu­ al Hastings Rotary Club luncheon Monday. Senior boys attending Monday’s annual Hastings Rotary Club luncheon are (kneeling, from left), Ridge Augustine, Miguel Arjona, Stephen Shaffer, Carson Williams, Brody Madden, Lennon Gildea, Austin Morris, Ben Schilz, Stephen Kendall, Martin Quesada, Nic Schaefer, Kraig Morris, (second row) Josh Ehredt, Bo Morgan, Nate Pewoski, Jordan Hildebrant, Steven Wolfe, Alex Stiles, Marko Rabe, Kody Simmons, Michael Mansfield, Ethan Haywood, Cody Olsen, Dave White, Devin Hamlin, Matt Johnson, Tyler Traister, (third row) Principal Kevin Riggs, Zach McMahon, Joe Smith, Aaron Baker, Jake Miller, Aubrey Woern, William McKeever, Dillon Wilkinson, Jordan Wheeler, Logan Bleam, Brad Smith, Taylor Horton, Danny Sprague, Zachary Wilcox, Conner von der Hoff, Thomas Bowles, (back) Clayton Walden, Lucas Elliott, Nick Denniston, Travis Raab, Austin Caris, Mac Clisso, Mitchell Gee, Jon Wilcox, Philip Hess, James Isola, Jake Dalman, Ryan Nicolas, Dexx Van Houten, Miguel Soto and Corey Stout. own final days of high school. “When we arrived on the scene, we were told the whole house was on fire and the only entry was through the front door,” related Forbes. “The first four guys go in, and anoth­ er guy and I waited for them to come back before we’d take their place. “As you’re sitting there, waiting for those four to come back, it’s a little scary. A full structure fire like that is 600 degrees-plus, it’s pitch black, and all you have to follow is the fire hose. It was pretty much sheer terror for me. As the four returned, Forbes followed the other firefighter in who was using a thermal camera to help determine the source of the blaze and provide some visual aid for what lie ahead. When the lead firefighter turned and See SENIORS, page 2 �Page 2 — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Delton hires Schoessel as interim superintendent The Delton Kellogg Board of Education met Monday, May 5, to consider what direction the search for its new superin­ tendent should take, after last week’s round of interviews failed to find the next super­ intendent. Search consultant Gary Rider reported to the board three options to consider, in mov­ ing forward to filling the position. “The options available to Delton Kellogg school include interviewing others who had originally applied for the position, inviting new candidates to interview who had not applied, and naming an interim superin­ tendent,” said Rider. “The board decided that naming an interim would be the best course of action.” The board approved a motion to author­ ize a committee to negotiate an agreement with former Hastings superintendent Carl Schoessel to serve as interim superintend­ ent. Rider had been in contact with Schoessel previously and said, “Mr. Schoessel had indicated he would be inter­ ested in serving as the interim superintend­ ent.” Schoessel served as Hastings superin­ tendent for more than 20 years and later returned as an interim superintendent, as well. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Barry County United Way. He also is a trustee of the Pierce Foundation and is active in the Rotary and Exchange clubs. The members of the Delton Kellogg board committee hope to meet with Schoessel sometime this week to work on details of an agreement. J Current Delton Kellogg superintendent Paul Blacken submitted his retirement late in 2013. Youngsters make First Communion at St, Rose The newest group of children making their First Holy Communion at St. Rose of Lima in Hastings May 4 poses at the altar. Pictured are (front row, from left) Colton Smith, Kaylie Carl, Luke McFadden, Aiden SaintArmour, Kacey Campbell, Braley Neale, Jordyn Downs, Ryan Van Dorp, (second row) Natalie Minch, Claire Norris, Bradley Butler, Abby Beemer, Maeve Klein, (third row) Kampbell Andrews, Michael Van Dorp, Melany Vargas, Harrison Craven, Bailey Miller, (fourth row) Madi Heany, Braden Sharrar, Payton Miller, Sophia Sunior, (back) teacher Diane Bennett, Father Philip Stephan, Deacon Gene Haas and teacher Jackie Tolles. (Photo by Rose Hendershot) NEWS BRIEFS School bond continued from front page questions Mars, planning Bernard Museum answered group seeks for unexpected offered by ILR volunteers affirmatively The next Bernard Historical Society meeting will be Tuesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Delton District Library. The group will be opening the museum for the summer, just in time to host the Delton Kellogg third graders the week of May 19. “We need all hands on deck for these two events,” said member Anne Richards. “Anyone interested in joining the fun [should] come to the meeting.” A brief training, or orientation, session is planned Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. while workers are sprucing up and preparing facilities. “This is the perfect time for interested new members and volunteers to come and join us,” she added. For more information, call Richards 269­ 623-2957. ■o, “A New World, This World of Mars” is the topic of a class planned Monday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to noon by the Institute for Learning in Retirement. Richard Bell of the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society will present an overview of the red planet and its changing patterns. Delma Smith of Organizing for You will conduct a class “Planning for the Unexpected” Tuesday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. She will discuss organizing important end-of-life documents and will provide a sample packet of forms. Both classes will meet at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Campus on West Gun Lake Road in Hastings. For fee information or registration, call the KCC Fehsenfeld Center, 269 948 9500, ext. 2803. R E P R E S E N TAT IV E JUSTIN AMASH Think you know Justin Amash? Think again. Voters in two area school districts deci­ sively approved bond requests Tuesday. In Thornapple Kellogg, voters provided consent to a $6,055 million request for improvements to school security, an update and addition to technology at all schools, replacement of eight school buses, and improvements leading to savings in comput­ erized controls, leaky windows, sidewalks and traffic lane repaving and replacing por­ tions of the high school roof. The unofficial tally is 1,012-822 in favor of the bond. Voters in all but two of 11 voting precincts approved the measure. In Thornapple Township’s Precinct Two, the measure lost by 14 of the 286 votes cast. Leighton Township disapproved by a 21-20 count. The Maple Valley school district received approval of a 4.1-mill request that included the re-opening of Maplewood School which was closed due to declining enrollment three years ago. Tuesday’s ballot approval will allow the building to become a first-throughthird-grade facility and the opportunity for Fuller Street Elementary to become a pre­ kindergarten, kindergarten and early educa­ tion center. Voters approving the measure outnum­ bered negative voters, 849-764. Only the Castleton Township among six voting precincts turned down the request, 258-246. Annual Poppy Days program recognizes and supports veterans Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Denise Straley, American Legion Auxiliary4 Post 45 Ladies Auxiliary president, display bouquets of red poppies, which are th£ hallmark of the annual Poppy Days program. All funds collected are used specifically for the rehabilitation of veterans or for direct aid to a member of a veterans family. Memorial poppies are never sold but given in exchange for a donation, each ninepiece poppy is made by veterans. The Auxiliary provides the materials, and the vol­ unteers are Auxiliary and American Legion Post 45 members. The poppy also reminds the community of the sacrifices and continuing needs of veterans, the flower has become a nationally known and recognized symbol of sacrifice worn to honor the men and women who served and died for their country in all wars. Resources group to meet at KBS May 15 Will discuss dam removal The Four Township Water Resources Council will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Stack Building at the Kellogg Biological Station on the east shore of Gull Lake Thursday, May 15. In addition to an update on the council’s activities and the election of officers and board members, there will be a presentation on dam removal on the Kalamazoo River by Jay Wesley, supervisor of the Michigan DNR’s Southern Lake Michigan Management Unit Fisheries Division. Wesley has been involved in the analysis, planning, public education and implementation of dam removals on the Kalamazoo for many years. The 11 dams on the Kalamazoo River were built at least 70 years ago, primarily to pro­ duce hydroelectric or hydromechanical power for mills. Although some of these dams create impoundments that serve as recreational, Bizarre Vote #19 Amash is the only Michigan Republican to vote against the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. SENIORS, continued from page 1 B M :KC ■ >UND This legislation, as described by the National Rifle Association (NRA), “would allow any person with a valid state-issued concealed firearm permit to carry a concealed firearm in any state that issues concealed firearm permits, or that does not prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms for lawful purposes.' Justin Amash voted against H.R. 822, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act [Roll Call 852,11-16-11] For an up-to-date list of bizarre votes, visit StopAmash.com 77586737 PAID FOR BY BRIAN ELLIS FOR CONGRESS lake-like reservoirs and urban waterfront parks, they impede the free flow of the river, act as traps for pollutants and sediment and have become * increasingly dangerous to boaters. They also are subject to massive fail­ ure due to lack of maintenance. The DNR and many environmental, fishing and water sport advocates have been pursuing dam removals for more than 30 years. A freeflowing river is a better habitat for fish and wildlife and is easier, safer and more attrac­ tive for navigation by people, too, according to Wesley. The environmental benefits of a restored river include improved movement of sediments, water quality, temperature and spawning habitat. Wesley was an advisor on the removal of two dams taken out in association with the extraction of contaminated sediments, the Plainwell Dam between Plainwell and Otsego and the Ceresco Dam between Marshall and Battle Creek. The latter was removed by the Enbridge pipeline company in 2013 as the most expeditious strategy to remove entrapped oil residents following the spill from a ruptured pipeline. Highlighting bizarre, out of touch votes cast by Justin Amash. Visit www.StopAmashxom for details. frantically signaled Forbes to turn around and exit, Forbes knew grave danger was immi­ nent. “There was a six-foot hole in the floor,” related Forbes. “Those first four were so lucky they hadn’t entered that far.” With the opening that her riveting story created, Forbes launched into the lessons learned from that fire and the guidelines that it provides, especially for high graduates about to enter unfamiliar futures. “Constantly assess what’s going on around you,” advised Forbes in the first of her three points. “Do a 360 [turn] if you have to, but make sure when you do that, [and] work with someone with experience. From a professional life she dedicates to volunteering and for which in her work with United Way she relies on volunteers to assist, Forbes told her audience that becoming inter­ ested in and involved with the community is a second valued lesson. “You have to be aware of your surround­ ings,” she related. “By being familiar and by making assumptions, you can be prepared for the unexpected. You have to be ready for what might be around every comer. “Most important, love what you do,” Forbes concluded, with examples of people she saw in the audience. “There are two judges here today, and I know that they love what they do. It’s a tough job, but they’re really good, and it really matters to them.” Forbes revealed that, in her own life, she had to make a reassessment and, through the experience of those around her, made a cru­ cial life change. “I went to school to be an accountant, but I couldn’t sit still,” she said with a laugh. “I had to reassess, and then the opportunity to become involved with the United Way and as a volunteer in the community came to me. “You all deserve to love what you do — and you might not even know what that is today. You might get a four-year degree and then find it’s something else. “We all hope that you’ll do what you truly want to do,” she said, speaking on behalf of the Rotary members. i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — Page 3 Law Day reminds citizens of principles of freedom Hildreth receives Uberfy Bell Award Barry Community Foundation staff members join Bonnie Hildreth, who was awarded the 2014 Liberty Bell Award. Pictured are (from left) Annie Halle; Courtney Ziny; Hildreth; Dick Groos, the 1994 Liberty Belf recipient; Jennifer Richards and Lori Jackson. Bonnie Hildreth, president and CEO of Barry Community Foundation, accepts the Liberty Bell Award for 2014. by Julie Makarewicz the law,” he said. Markman said the Michigan Supreme Staff Writer National Law Day is recognized annually Court receives between 100 and 1^50 appeals as a day to remember the law as a fundamen­ each month from the 83 Michigan counties. Of those, he said, 90 percent are decided by a tal principle of a free society. “Law Day underscores how law and the unanimous decision of the seven members of legal process contribute to the freedoms that the state'supreme court. And he reminded the all Americans share. Law Day also provides audience that those seven members come an opportunity to recognize the role of courts from all kinds of backgrounds and political in this democracy and the importance of jury affiliations. service to maintaining the integrity of the He said the justices must look at what the courts,” said Barry County Circuit Court law says, not what they believe the law should Judge Amy McDowell before a courtroom be. filled with court system employees; judges, “The rule of law is alive and doing well in lawyers and community guests. the Michigan Supreme Court. The rule of law President Dwight D. Eisenhower estab­ describes a process of open-mindedness. The lished Law Day in 1958, and in 196 !. May 1 law applies to alb is made as clear as can be was designated as Law Day across the coun­ to all, and made accessible to all,” Markman try. Throughout the nation, bar associations said. “Most people in the world don’t enjoy took tim& otit last week to recognise’ the ixTle' the rule of law as we do in the United States. practical'part of oiir everyday *system.” of law and’tfie importance c Markman was appointed justice of the . “American D'eiHoCKacy afid tee r&’l'e of law: Why every vote matters,” was the theme of Michigan Supreme Court in 1999. Prior to his this year’s event celebrated Friday, May 2, in appointment, he served as judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals from 1995 to the Barry County Circuit Courtroom. “One of our most cherished national ideals, 1999 and practiced law with a firm in Detroit. expressed eloquently by Abraham Lincoln, is During his career, Justice Markman has ‘Government of the people, by the people, for authored several articles for law publications the people,”’ said McDowell. “The right to and served as a contributing editor of vote is the very foundation of government by National Review magazine. He’s taught constitutional law at Hillsdale the people.” She said the country strives to maintain, College since 1993 and has traveled to establish and protect every citizen’s right to ■ Ukraine on two occasions on behalf of the State Department to provide assistance in the vote. Michigan State Supreme Court Justice development of that nation’s post-Soviet con­ Stephen Markman was a special guest speak­ stitution. Markman’s current term expires in 2021. er at Friday’s event, offering words of his own As part of Barry County’s celebration of about the importance of the judicial system Law Day, an annual Liberty Bell Award is and the rights of citizens. “All are entitled to equal application of the given to an outstanding citizen or citizens law, and all are entitled to have the law be who have promoted better understanding of interpreted in accordance with the meaning of the rule of law, encouraged a greater respect Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman is the special guest speaker at the Barry County Law Day observance. Pictured (from left) are Michigan State Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman; Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell; Barry Community Foundation CEO and President Bonnie Hildreth receiving the Liberty Bell Award; attorney Bob Byington, president of the Barry County Bar Association; Barry County District Court Judge Mike Schipper; and Barry County Probate Court Judge William Doherty. for law and the courts, stimulated a sense of civic responsibility or contributed to good government in the community. The Barry County Bar Association started the Liberty Bell Award program with the first recipient Forabelle Stowell in 1976. This year’s award was presented to Bonnie Hildreth, president and CEO of Barry Community Foundation. “In keeping with the theme of Law Day, ‘Why every vote matters,’ Ms. Hildreth, along with others in the community has stimulated the community and inspired countless indi­ viduals, from youth to maturity, in our com­ munity,” said attorney Bob Byington, presi­ dent of the Barry County Bar Association. The Barry Community Foundation is one of 65 community foundations in Michigan. The initial investment of $350,000 here has grown 74 times to more than $25 million under Hildreth’s leadership. Through such foundations, communities can endow funds to support local initiatives, from economic development to the arts to college scholarship and everything in between. Community foun­ dations also provide people with a way to support their own communities through char­ itable giving and ensure that communities have internally generated assets from which to draw upon. This is not the first time Hildreth has been honored for her actions. She was awarded the Athena Award 2013 by the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. She also served as the first woman president of the Michigan Jaycees and was named an Outstanding Young Michigander in 2000 by the Michigan Junior Chamber of Commerce. Hildreth said all the attention is humbling. “I’m used to doing this for others, not hav­ ing it done for me. I’m so humbled and hon­ ored,” she said during Friday’s ceremony. “I can’t even put into words how it feels.” Hildreth said she too recognizes the impor­ tance of every vote making a difference and that all citizens should have the right to vote. “Voting impacts our lives at so many lev­ els,” said Hildreth who said she registered to vote when she turned 18 and only missed one election since then. “I’m deeply grateful for the country I live in that affords us the right to have a voice.” Byington said he was proud to present the award to a community leader and inspiration. “Bonnie stimulates the community and inspires others in the community. She once said, Tn a small community, we take pride in the fact that we don’t wait for others to fix our problems. We do it ourselves,”’ related Byington. “It is the ‘we’ in that quote that is crucial to her personality.” “Her real talent though lies in her ability to lead, her ability to mentor, her talent in spot­ ting abilities that others may not see, and helping people attain and to continue to nur­ ture their talents. She has the gift of encour­ THORnnPPLG PLAYERS aging people in our community to enter roles of leadership, continue to guide them, while at the same time leaving them alone to learn on their own.” Hildreth credited the staff at Barry Community Foundation and said so many community members, donors and board members are dedicated to the foundation. “I look back at the list of names of people who have received this award [the Liberty Bell] before me. It’s an impressive list,” said Hildreth. “To say this is humbling is an under­ statement.” 1 The Thornapple Players are Celebrating their 15th Anniversary by Proudly Presenting an original musical by Doug Acker ... Last Chance to See! Saturdays Sunday May 9,10 - 7:00pm May 11 - 2:00pm Dennison Performing Arts Center 231 South Broadway, Hastings, Ml LIMITED SEATING! TICKETS: Adults $10, Seniors and Students $8 Advance tickets may be purchased at Progressive Graphics or reserved by calling the Thornapple Arts Council at 269 945-2002. The Thornapple Players is a non-profit organization providing theatrical opportunities to the Barry County area. For more information, call (269) 945-2332 Community Theatre ^^ThOmapple WArts Council BARR^ �Page 4 — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Two years’ growth in one season Theater group celebrates 15 years of community entertainment Last year’s cattails stand beside this year’s flowering pussy willows near Leach Lake in Hastings Township, soak­ ing up the sun Tuesday morning. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Season to remember A reader shared this postcard, thought to be Charlie Leonard, a former mayor of Hastings. On the back are two messages, evidently written separately: “Am still working at the Book Case [Company]. Have lots of work only one day for Christmas. Have got to take inventory on New Year’s day. What factory are you work­ ing in down [there]. How are the Totiris. Tell Mrs. our baby weighs 18 lbs. “Hello old Red Head. Have been going to send this card a long time ago but was to busy. This was taken down at Dowling on their field day when the farmers gave us a hell of a drubbing. Merry Xmas to you and your [amily. Ha ha — Chuck” The card had no stamp or postal cancella­ tion, so it either was never mailed or was Have you met? A love story that will chime out 24 years of marriage next month didn’t exactly start out as love at first sight for Bob and Melissa Wendorf. “It was more like love atfirst punch,” Melissa says a bit ruefully. “I was helping a friend move, he [Bob] came over and noticed the dorky-looking kid just following me around. When Bob asked me if the guy was my boyfriend, I turned around and punched him right in the mouth. “I felt so bad that I went home and called every Wendorf in the phone book before I found him and was able to tell him I was sorry.” Though nursing a fat lip, Bob saw some­ thing that made him come back for a second round, and the rest has been Camelot. Not only have they stood side by side while rais­ ing children Robert III, 25, and Alexandra, 22, they’ve never given up on the activities and events with which their children were involved as youngsters. The Wendorfs still volunteer at and pro­ vide prizes for the Cub Scouts’ Pinewood Derby every year. They help with the school cheerleading team and still serve as youth directors at their church. They were both very active at the schools when their children were younger. So deep does their commit­ ment to the children of the community go that, on the night last fall their house was burning to the ground, Bob insisted that Melissa "keep her obligation to judge a 4-H cake baking contest. No other heartfelt words could have expressed the couple’s dedication to children and to the community than Melissa’s when, explaining to others at the contest why she had come while her home was burning to the ground, simply said, “It’s only a house.” For the role they play as volunteers, for the love and dedication have for helping young people in their community, and for the exam­ ple they set as leading with their hearts, Bob and Melissa Wendorf are truly Barry County Bright Lights. Toughest challenge to return it to mailed in an envelope. It has no address, so the recipient’s name is unknown. The owner in marriage: Melissa: We started out as teenage parents. I moved to Hastings from Sunfield. Secret to a long and happy marriage: Bob: Communication is big. We’re togeth­ er constantly. Melissa: It’s not 50/50, it’s 100/100. You both have to give 100 percent. and it’s not the kids’ fault. It needs to be taught because kids don’t even understand what it means. Melissa: Enjoy life when you’re young; don’t waste your time away. Enjoy people and things around you because it will all pass so fast. World’s greatest challenge: Bob: Technology. Parents don’t spend time with their kids because of cell phones and other distractions. It’s a new form of addiction. Melissa: Kids don’t think of idols like the story of Aaron and the golden calf in the Bible. But video games are becoming an idol to kids. Person I most admire: Bob and Melissa Wendorf Greatest value in volunteering: Melissa: It’s God’s blessing. I’d rather do for someone else than myself. Bob: It’s just something you should do and not because you want something from it. Volunteering has taught me: Melissa: To not forget what you get from other people who help you. Greatest volunteering memory: Melissa: A cheerleader with long, beauti­ ful hair who was crying because she had no one to braid her hair. She’s 20 years old now and, when she sees me, hugs me and says I’m like a mom to her. Best advice I ever received: Bob: It was the example of my dad’s life. He died when I was 14. He worked hard, but he always made time to volunteer. He did something for everybody. Melissa: From my dad, ‘Whatever you do, do your best and don’t ever give up.’ I fin­ ished high school. I graduated from college and held a job at the same time. Favorite teacher: Melissa: Mr. [Doug] Schmuck, he made science so much fun. Bob: Bemie Oom. He always looked to me to help others in the classroom. He also gave me the ‘government jobs’ — fixing things, cleaning up. Advice I’d give a young person: Bob: Read the book on ‘common sense.’ Most of society doesn’t have common sense, Melissa: My grandfather, Bert Richmond. He was bom in 1902 and could tell stories. He knew where he was when the Titanic sank, he changed a flat tire for a hit man dur­ ing the days of Al Capone in Chicago. He got to be involved in putting the passion for his­ tory into my life and the lives of our children. Bob: My father. After he passed away, I had to do everything on my own. Still volunteering with children: Melissa: It’s our passion, to see them grow and become positive influences. Most beautiful place on earth: As the lights were dimmed and the cur­ tain opened Friday evening for the Thomapple Players performance of “I Owe It All To You,” the group marked its 15th year of live performances. Right from the first scene in this musi­ cal written by Doug Acker, you could see the chemistry and feel the hard work that went into making this show one of the best ever by the Players. If you haven’t attend­ ed, don’t miss the show — it’s filled with lots of music that tells the story of how we all rely on each other, how we value the things around us and how those things are so important in our lives. The larger story began when the Thomapple Arts Council received an $8,000 grant from the Barry Community Foundation to help form a community the­ ater group. After holding a successful youth theater program for four years, Lyn Briel, then managing director of the arts council, said the next step was to bring an active adult theater program to Barry County. Community leaders knew that if the arts council supported a community theater group, it would bring together talented people and give them the opportunity to take part in a live, quality theater program in their own community rather than hav­ ing to travel to one of the larger cities around us. Under the leadership of co-chairs the late John Fehsenfeld and Norma Jean Acker, plans got underway for the first performance, “Anything Goes” by Cole Porter. Francesca Amari, a well-known director, veteran actress and entertainer from the area, was chosen to (Jirect the special opening production of the popular musical that would become the first of a long list of performances for the group. The Players have tackled some great shows over the past 15 years, shows like “My Fair Lady,” “Hello Dolly,” “Marne,” “Once Upon A Mattress,” “Oliver, “Steel Magnolias,” “Nunsense and ‘Guys and Dolls,” to name a few, along with several dinner theaters. For those attending the current produc­ tion, which is the second time the ,j Thomapple Players /hays < p^rfbrwda Jhis j this group has come a long way. From the opening line to the closing song, it’s read­ ily apparent that the Thomapple Players have assembled a great group of talented performers who’ve been given a chance at roles both on stage and behind the scenes that they could only have dreamed of — while providing some high-quality enter­ tainment for everyone in the community. In a 1986 interview, Fehsenfeld told the Banner, “From the onset, we thought it [the arts council] would benefit senior cit­ izens, school-age children and everyone in between. The real payoff has been that your life is enriched by being around cre­ ative people. “The Thomapple Arts Council’s mis­ sion is to provide outstanding concerts and exhibitions, to showcase local talent, to encourage youth to explore their artistic gifts and to develop cultural enrichment programs for our schools.” I think if Fehsenfeld — and his arts council co-founder the late Sue Drummond — were here today, they would be proud of the accomplishments of this talented group. Now, nearly 30 years later, we can see the positive results that live theater and the expansion of the arts has brought to our community. Due to the continued support of the Barry Community Foundation and all who’ve joined those efforts, our local theater group has continued to grow with top-quality productions. Barry County has a history of support­ ing the arts with community theater groups in Middleville, Nashville and now Delton. In fact, community theater in Hastings dates back to the late 1890s when Lee Reed added a second story to his carriage shop at the northwest comer of Jefferson and Apple streets. Reed had built the special hall to stage plays and musicals, and it was later used as a silent movie theater. In the 1930s, another local civic players group used the opera house for its produc­ tions until the facility was finally torn down in the early 1950s. In 1897, the Hastings Musical Group was formed with the purpose to bring “the pleasures of music by holding classes, giving lectures and putting on musical programs, recitals, literary programs and debates” for the community. The group met twice a month and grew to more than 150 members with 25 to 30 regularly attending club meetings. The Hastings Methodist Church was used for the group’s productions until they moved to the GAR Hall at 111 W. State St. The group continued until World War I ended its run. Community theater has been a vital part of our history, and in recent years, thanks to the continued support of our communi­ ty, the Players once again have their own facility, which has attracted even more people who want to be a part of a growing community theater program. I believe it was Norma Jean Acker who said it best when, also speaking for her husband, Doug, described the elation of the new Players’ home. “A dream came through for the Thornapple Players when the Barry Community Foundation acquired the for­ mer First Presbyterian Church in Hastings,” she said, “making it possible for the group to have their own theater space.” With the donation by Terry Dennison (one of the group’s original members) and his mother, Marleah, the group was able to renovate the 1853 sanctuary into a mod­ ern, intimate theater at the corner of Broadway and Center Street. “This theater is on Broadway,” said Terry. “I’m excited. We waited a long time in doing this as this is our family’s legacy to the community.” Dennison went on to praise Doug and Margaret jp^Camp who chaired-a.capital campaign making it possible for the Barry Community Foundation to acquire the for­ mer church and making possible a dream. The new center has turned into a great community project. The community foun­ dation has brought several nonprofit groups under one roof, organizations that include United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Volunteer Center of Barry County, Veterans Affairs, Family Support Center, Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation, Youth Advisory Council, Housing Resource Center, Hometown Partnerships, CASA for Kids, Leadership Barry County, Community Action, Thornapple Arts Council, Barry County Humane Society, Thornapple Players and the Dennison Performing Arts Center. The story reminds me of an observation made by Harvey Tucker, a professor at Texas A&M University. “Community theater builds community pride,” Tucker pointed out. “Audiences are proud to identify talented performers as ‘my student,’ ‘my teacher,’ ‘my minis­ ter.’ Attending community theater per­ formances builds our sense of member­ ship in our community.” “This was a big deal for us and for the community, as well,” said Norma Jean Acker. Everyone who attends one of the per­ formances will leave having felt the vital­ ity and the creativity that these performers and support staff bring to our community. Congratulations Players ... you’ve come a long way, baby! Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Bob: Haiti. All four of us went on a mis­ sion trip and it was eye-opening. You learn to appreciate what you have. If I could do it over: Bob: None. You have to make the most of your mistakes or you’ll never grow. Melissa: Me, either. It would change some part of my life and then it wouldn’t turn out the way it has. Best thing about Barry County: Bob: I see what people can do when they all pull together. Melissa: You know everybody, and I love that. Each week the Banner profiles someone who makes Barry County shine. We provide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be fea­ tured because of volunteer work, a fun-lov­ ing personality, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send infor­ mation to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or e­ mail news@j-adgraphics.com. What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulat­ ed and reported along with a new question the fol­ lowing week. Last week: Human implants of radio frequency identification chips will soon “not be optional,” according to researchers. Nine of 10 adults already carry an RFID chip in cell phones. When every­ thing from building access to grocery sales require the implanted RFID chip, use will become wide­ spread. Will that day come in your life? 27% 40% 33% Yes No It’s a conspiracy theory For this week: Colleges across the nation are revising fight songs to eliminate age-old lyrics that might be offensive to some. In Mississippi “the South will rise again” was deemed too intolerant. Should all school fight songs be examined and changed, if necessary? □ Yes □ No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — Page 5 BENEFITS, continued from page 1 Newborn babies Cooper Brian, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 20, 2014 at 5:31 p.m. to Jada and Andrew Thomason of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18 inches long. Nashville. Noah weighed 6 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. Neko weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 20.5 inches long. sjc sfc sfs Melvin A. Raber, bom at Pennock Hospital Roman Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 22, 2014 at 8:45 to Danielle Milligan of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inch­ es long. on April 27, 2014 at 7:54 a.m. to Andrew and Sadie Raber of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 1/2 inches long. Elora Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on April Brielle Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 23, 2014 at 11:29 a.m. to Douglas and Holly Shepard of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. Amelia Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 24, 2014 at 8:09 a.m. to Joshua and AbbyMattice of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9.5 ozs. and 22 inches long. 29, 2014 at 10:07 p.m. to Danielle Hall and Randy Tobias of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. Kinsley Alayne, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 29, 2014 at 5:27 a.m. to David and Sarah VanAllsburg of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. Leo Albert James, bom at Pennock Hospital Megan Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 25, 2014 at 7:42 p.m. to Jonathan and Amy Kalkman of Wayland. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. on April 30, 2014 at 2:24 p.m. to Ashley Tait and Robert Sobleskey of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Alicia Joy, bom at Pennock Hospital on April TWINS, Noah and Neko, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 25, 2914 at 1 p.m. to Courtney Gardner and Jesus Rodriguez of 30, 2014 at 1:03 p.m. to Christin and Russell Poll of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. and 19 inches long. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. current term. Though correcting an oversight to properly compensate commissioners taking “in lieu of’ health insurance payments, mov­ ing to a biweekly payment schedule would mean a pay increase to those commissioners. Though focusing on a specific practice, Tuesday’s health insurance discussion soon seeped into even more sensitive areas. “How can this commission justify paying part-time employees — you commissioners — any health insurance?” asked Miner. “What employer in this county pays part-time employees the same health insurance benefits as full-timers? “I know that payment of health insurance for county commissioners has been the prac­ tice in Barry County for years,” continued Miner. “In the old days, when health care cost a small fraction of what it does today, this might have made sense. Today, it does not. I think you will find that some commissioners’ health insurance benefit is more costly to the county than their paycheck. “I challenge you to put this issue before the public. Find out what your constituents think about full-time benefits for part-time employ­ ees.” Commissioner Jon Smelker quickly acknowledged that he had already grappled with that issue when presenting the “in lieu of’ payment inequity to Commission Chair Joyce Snow. “I’m the one that thought this was unfair, and I brought it to Joyce,” related Smelker. “Either you bring in ‘in lieu of’ payment up or you do away with insurance for everybody — that would be 100 percent fair, but it would put a hardship on some people.” In remarks following the meeting, Snow agreed, pointing out that, without taking the worry of health insurance coverage away from prospective candidates, the board could be made up of only retirees able to access the Medicare system. Snow pointed out that she is a commissioner who takes the county health insurance policy because her hus­ band’s employer dropped benefits. Without j “What employer in this county pays part-time employees the same health insurance ■ benefits as full-timers? • Revisions to charges for vital records service in the county clerk’s office. The pro­ gram’s current cost exceeds $62,000 annually, and the present fee structure averages $42,000 each year. To reduce the gap and the burden of taxpayers subsidizing the program, commissioners recommended that requests for vital records such as marriage, birth and death documents be increased from $13 to $20 for a first copy and additional copy requests remain at $7. The three-day marriage certificate waiver will move from $15 to $50. • Authorization to support the proposed realignment of Barry County from the Barry/Branch/Calhoun Workforce Development Region to the Kent/Allegan Michigan Works region. The move has been precipitated by Gov. Rick Snyder’s vision of statewide consolidation and realignment to 10 regions. • The 2015 budget calendar, which formal­ izes the process to adopt and approve next year’s budget by a target date of Oct. 31. Commissioners amended the calendar Tuesday to include a budget workshop that would coincide with finalization of the strate­ gic plan, scheduled for presentation May 27. • The retention of the Tegrit Group, actuar­ ial consultants from Livonia for an $11,000 fee to complete the Dec. 31, 2012, actuarial valuation of other post-employment Benefits, made up of health and life insurance as required by Statement No. 45 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. • An amendment to the 2014 budget that includes changes to expenditures and rev­ enues in the building rehabilitation fund, air­ port fund, vehicle fund and the retirement fund. • The honoring of Vicki “Missey” Weyerman on her retirement as an abstractor in the county register of deeds office after 41 years of service. The board meets next for its official meet­ ing Tuesday, May 13, beginning at 9 a.m. in its chambers at the County Courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. : Jack Miner, citizen f family health insurance, county service might be an unlikely possibility. Following the extensive discussion, com­ missioners voted 4-3 to recommend the reso­ lution be approved at next week’s official board meeting. Smelker, DeYoung, Snow and Jim Dull voted affirmatively. Commissioners Howard “Hoot” Gibson, Craig Stolsonburg and Ben Geiger were opposed.’ s In other business, the board recommended the following resolutions receive formal approval at next week’s meeting: • A renewal of the Barry County Inmates Administrative Services Contract with Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan for the period July 2014 to June 2015. Though the county is responsible for medical care of inmates, it does not carry an insurance policy. A Blue Cross-Blue Shield program allows the county to receive discounted rates it has negotiated with medical providers. Average discounts for counties under the negotiated contract have been as much as 40 percent. • The reappointment of Norman Francis and the appointment of Marlin Walters to three-year citizen-at-large positions on the Barry County Community Health Authority Board. • Authorization to hire Medema Auctions to sell two vehicles from the county fleet, both 2002 Ford Crown Victorias. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. 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Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 co David M. Mullenberg CLU, ChFC®, AIF® Robin M. Welton Jeffrey A. Keessen AIF® 525 W. Apple St., Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-9969 www.discoveryfinancialllc.co �Page 6 — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77586604 Worship Together Frances Books Schneider Kathy L. Schmidt MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Frances Books Schneider, age 104, of Middleville passed away May 5, 2014 at Carveth Village in Middleville. She was bom on October 4, 1909 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Edmund and Ethel (Hayt) Trumbull. . In 1916 her parents moved to a farm in Clinton County. Frances attended country school through the eighth grade and high school in St. Johns. She took a course in sec­ retarial work at Lansing Business University. She worked as a secretary at Estey Manufacturing Company in Owosso for 3 1/2 years. She married Robert Brooks from Owosso on August 23, 1930. A son, Robert was bom on August 22, 1931. In 1934 the family moved to Grand Rapids where Mr. Brooks was employed at Capital Lumber and Wreaking Company. A daughter, Carol, was bom on July 30, 1937. In 1947 they came to Hastings and with partners Mickey and Bob Lambert established the East Side Lumber Company. Mr. Brooks sold his interest and retired in 1957 and for many years they enjoyed winters in Florida and traveled dur­ ing summers throughout the United States. Mr. Brooks passed away on January 30, 1968 in Florida. Mrs. Brooks continued to live in Florida and Michigan. On August 11, 1974, Frances married Harry Schneider from Stone Harbor, NJ. They lived in Key Largo, FL. Hany Schneider passed away August 11, 1981 after a long illness. Mrs, Schneider then returned to Hastings and lived an active life. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Hastings, volun­ teered at Pennock Hospital Gift Shop and the Blood Bank. For many years she was an avid bowler and loved to play bridge. She loved all her family and enjoyed all the get-togeth­ ers for pizza parties, celebration of holidays and birthdays. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Ethel Trumbull; sister, Margaret Muns; son-in-law, Dean L. Stuart; grandson, Doug Brooks; stepdaughters, Ellen Irish and Jean Vennes. She is survived by her son, Robert (Elaine) Brooks of Grand Rapids; daughter, Carol Stuart of Hastings; brother, Clarence Trumbull of Lansing; step-daughter, Alice Fichter; six grandchildren, Deb and Larry Winkler, Teresa and Bruce Bylsma, David and Kathy Stuart, Robert E. and Linda Brooks III and Bruce and Noella Brooks; granddaughter-in-law, Cyndi Brooks; 14 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grand­ children with two more on the way; many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, Carveth Village or the First United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2014 from 10 until 11 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Pastor Don Spachman will officiate the service. A lunch­ eon will follow the funeral service. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. HICKORY CORNERS, MI - Kathy L. Schmidt, of Hickory Comers, passed away May 1, 2014, at her home with her family and friends at her bedside. Kathy was born July 8, 1956, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Frederick and Kay (Warner) Schmidt. Kathy attended Davenport College, and was a cook and home health care aid for many years. She enjoyed painting, drawing, making jewelry and col­ lecting Indian memorabilia. Kathy will be remembered as a thoughtful, kind loyal person, with a big heart. Kathy was a member of the Hickory Comers Bible Church. She is survived by a son, Joseph (Faye Smith) Roth; her mother, Kay Schmidt; a brother, James (Tabitha) Schmidt; a sister, Wendy (Vem) Schmidt-Eldridge; sister-in­ law, Julie Schmidt; grandchildren, Taylor and Ezra Smith; longtime friends, Janet Kahn, Sherry VanBruggen and Sandy Jaco and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Kathy was preceded in death by a newborn son, Kyle James Schmidt; her father, Frederick; and a brother, William “Bill” Schmidt. Kathy's family received friends and held funeral services on Monday, May 5, 2014, at the Hickory Comers Bible Church, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial took place in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial .contributions.. to Hickory Comers Bible Church will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Kathy’s family. ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rdse, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10: 45 a.m. M-37 South at .M-79, Rev. Richaid Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: wyvw. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sun-days - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.cbuntrychapelumc.org for more information am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strengthening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4­ 4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, will return Sept. 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will continue throughout the sum­ mer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR,” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wed./Thurs. 9 am-2:30 p.m., Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, May 11, 2014 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45; 9:30 Sunday School. May 11 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. May 12 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time; 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during serv­ ice. Visit us online at wwwjj^ and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Hums 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 NASHVILLE, MI- Andrew Gau, Sr. of Nashville passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Pennock Hospital at the age of 90 years. He was born on January 16, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio to Andrew and Katharin (Kunst) Gau. His goal in life was to make enough money to move out of Detroit onto a farm where could raise horses, cows and pigs. He loved the farm life, working in the yard, remodeling the farm house and also loved woodworking, making outdoor lawn ornaments. He became a Journeyman electrician at the age of 18 and remained a member of the Electrical Union #58 for 50 years until his retirement in 1989. He married Betty Jane Auman in 1941 in Detroit and she has preceded him in death. In married Marilyn Joan Auman in Terre Haute, IN on August 26, 1995. Andrew served his country in the Army Military Police in Germany during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; chil­ dren, Sandra Gau of Orlando, FL, and James (Carol) Gau of Lakeland, FL; step-children, Peggy (Lloyd Harper) Auman of Bloomingdale, IN, John (Lisa) Auman of South Carolina, Robert (Wendy) Auman of South Carolina and Paula Hoke of Brazil, IN; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, sons, Andrew “Butch” Gau, Jr., and Sammy Lee Gati. ■ ■ Ctk ■ ? Andrew was at Lauer Family Funeral Home-Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where his family received friends and held services on Monday, May 5, 2014 Private interment followed in Hosmer Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contribu­ tions to Pennock Hospital Foundation or the American Lung Association would be greatly appreciated by the family. Please visit www. lauerfh.com and share condolences for Andrew’s family. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE FREEPORT, MI - Phyllis Mae Reed, age 85, of Freeport, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Country Living Adult Foster Care in Portland. Phyllis was bom on March 22, 1929 in Tuscola County, to Herman and Georgia (Grim) LaReau. A longtime Freeport resident she is sur­ vived by children, Mark (Gayle) Reed, Dale Reed, David (Nancy) Reed; eight grandchil­ dren; 23 great-grandchildren and two great­ great grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents; hus­ band, Edward L. Reed and sister, Betty Harper. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel, 935 4th Ave., Lake Odessa with fam­ ily receiving friends from 10 a.m. till time of service. Interment will take place at Woodland Memorial Park following the funeral services. Memorials may be given to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation in Phyllis’s name. Thursday, May 8 — Pushing the Limits discusses knowledge using a video with Chef Sean Brock and the book Land of Painted Caves by Jean Auel at Pierce Cedar Creek, noon to 1; Movie Memories views the little gem “Random Harvest” with Ronald Coleman, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 9 — preschool story time learns about animals Q and R, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10 — Dungeons and Dragons, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 — toddler story time reads about sheep, 10:30 a.m.; youth chess, 4 to 5; chess club, 6 to 8 p.m. . Wednesday, May 14 — Friends of the Library meeting, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics1 PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — Page 7 James W. Hostetler Carroll “Chuck” Mathews WOODLAND, MI - James W. Hostetler, age 88, of Woodland went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 5, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was bom to Muri and Edna (Mishler) Hostetler on January 22, 1926 in Kent County, at home during a snow storm. On October 15, 1949 in Hastings at the Methodist Circuit Parsonage, Jim married Jeanne Jerilee Herzel and she survives. Jim had many jobs over the years, but peo­ ple will most remember him for driving the Sinclair Gas truck and working at the Motor Wheel Company as a press operator retiring in September 1988. He enjoyed pony harness racing and pony pulls, working on his antique tractors, and being a small farmer. For a short time he helped plant habitats for Pheasants Forever. Survivors include wife, Jerilee Hostetler; children, Roger (Kathy) Hostetler, Rolland (Nancy) Hostetler, Julia (David) Bauman, Bruce (Patty) Hostetler, Brent (Betty) Hostetler, Lori (Mike) Feaster, Darlene (Scott Toaz) McIntosh; 22 grandchildren; many great- grandchildren; siblings Howard (Elsie) Hostetler, Edwina (Frank) Burgess and Barbara Bauer. Preceding Jim in death are his parents; three brothers, Lawrence, Orlo and Gerald and grandson, Brandon Hostetler. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, from 4n4 6-8 p..m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel, 935 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, MI 4&849. , t , v Funeral services will be on Friday, May 9, 2014, at 1 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church 312 Phillips St, Nashville, MI 49073, with the family receiving people from 11 a.m. till time of service. Interment will take place at Warner Cemetery. Memorials may be to the Nashville Baptist Church, Bowne Mennonite Church or the American Diabetes Association. HASTINGS, MI - Carroll “Chuck” Mathews, age 84, of Hastings, died Monday, May 5, 2014 at Thomapple Manor. He was bom November 29, 1928 in Charlotte, the son of Michael Mathews and Zola Laura (Gurnee) Hine. He attended Charlotte High School. Chuck served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952 and from 1949 to 1951 was in the Philippines at Clarkfield Air Force Base. Chuck worked at Aluminum Extrusions in Charlotte until his retirement. He was also co-owner with his wife of Mathews Riverview Grocery. Chuck was married in the Philippines July 16, 1950 to Esther Madayag. Memberships include: United Methodist Church in Charlotte and in Hastings, Filipino American Folk Dance Club founder and dancer with his wife Esther. Lakewood Choir until 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael; mother, Zola; half-brothers, Robert, Calvin, and Lawrence Hine; half-sisters, Elinor Hine and Edna Hine; brother, James and sister, Roberta (Mathews) Mahan, Joyce Mathews and Gloria (Mathews) Haywood. Chuck is survived by his wife, Esther Mathews of Hastings; daughter, Marilyn Mathews of Hastings; granddaughter, Monica Siewert of Charlotte, NC and grand­ son, Marc Mathews of Hastings. Memorial services will be held Friday May 3 L 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Hastings First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St. Private burial with full military honors will be held at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions can be made to Pennock Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to sign the guest book or leave a message or memory to the family, www. girrbachfuneralhome.net. =BARRY COUNTY: Wnh Aiea TEA PARTY MEETING Maxine Schondehnayer to turn 90 Please join Maxine Schondelmayer and her family on Sunday, May 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hope Township Hail, 5463 Wall Lake Road, to celebrate her birthday. Lunch will be served. Please no gifts. Garce Tarbet will be 90 years young Grace Pennock Tarbet will be enjoying her 90th birthday on Monday, May 19, 2014. Grace has three sons, three granddaughters and seven great grandchildren. Please send cards, phone calls or visit. Happy 90th birth­ day. Cooks to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Lee and Marian Cook will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary by having an open house for friends and family hosted by their Children, on Sunday^ May 18, 2014'froiii 2 to 5 p.m. at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Rd., Orangeville. The former Marian Carpenter and Lee Cook were married on May 15, 1964, at the Orangeville Baptist Church by Rev. Glen Campbell. Lee is a retired millwright from Hackett Construction and Millwright Services and Millwrights Local 1102 in Battle Creek. Marian worked at Delton State Bank, Doster Lumber and Upjohn. Both Lee and Marian served as Orangeville Township officers for over 30 years. They have five children: Mark (Su) Calkins, Mike Calkins, David Cook, Gordon (Lisa) Cook, and Kenny Cook. They have ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Please join them for cake and ice cream. Cards are welcome but no gifts, please. 7:00 pm • Hiesday, May 13,2014 Clarence and Alice Hause celebrate birthdays After celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary in January, Clarence and Alice are now celebrating birthdays. Clarence will turn 90 on May 10 and Alice will turn 85 on May 23, 2014. They have two daughters, Carolyn (Ron) Johnson of Lebanon, Oregon and Bonnie (Dave) Koons of Hastings. They have six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Clarence was a real estate broker and con­ tractor. Alice worked at Hastings Manufacturing Company. LaVerne Hewitt celebrates 90th birthday LaVerne Hewitt will celebrate his 90th birthday May 10, 2014. He will be celebrat­ ing with family and friends at his grand­ daughter’s restaurant in Charlotte. Kevin McWatt: “Letters to the Editor” s T.O.S.T.: Property Owners Nightmare! g ? Middle Villa Inn 4611 North M-37, Middleville Gary L. Munson • 269-623-8464 Lloyd G. Shepard 1922 - 2011 May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear. How much we love and miss you and wish that you were here. g | Love, Your family Kingscott Associates, Inc. Architects/Engineers Kalamazoo, Michigan NOTICE TO BIDDERS FREE Bible Courses Bible Correspondence Courses,are available free of charge from WORLD WIDE BIBLE STUDY. <f - CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION are issued to each student who completes a course. 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Each proposal must be accompanied by a satisfactory certified check, money order, or bid bond payable to Delton Kellogg Schools for not less than five (5%) of the amount of the bid and delivered in a sealed envelope bearing the bidder’s name, address, and project identification. Owner is exempt from Michigan use and sales tax. Prevailing Wage for this is TBD. Successful bidder(s) will be awarded by purchase order issued by the Owner. Bidding and Contract Documents will be available from Kingscott Associates, Inc. on April 29, 2014. Upon completion of bidding and award, Contract Documents shall be returned to Kingscott Associates, Inc. No partial sets of con­ tract documents will be issued. Kingscott Associates, Inc. 229 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 335 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 . P: 269.381.4880 Documents are available on Sharefile through Kingscott Associates, Inc., Kingscott Sharefile: https://kingscott.sharefile.com/1/i2f2671 Q408.d4eae8 The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in bidding and to refrain from accepting or rejecting any bids for a period of sixty days after the bid opening. It is the intent of the Owner to award a Purchase Order(s) based on the low­ est responsible bidder(s) of the extended bid price of each individual or compat­ ible combination of items listed on the itemized bid form tabulation sheet. The Owner reserves the right to accept any individual or combination of extended price bids. 2480-05 NOTICE TO BIDDERS 77586748 NTB-1 �Page 8 — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. by Elaine Garlock Tonight brings the meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. This is also the second time for a cemetery walk at Lakeside Cemetery, two years since the first such venture. Members and any welcome vis­ itors should convene on Cemetery Road, using the drives on either side of the Civil War monument and proceed to the rear of the cemetery. Interpreters will be on hand to tell the stories of selected persons who lie buried there. Minimal walking will be involved. Light refreshments will be served. Guests and any visitors are welcome. Saturday the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at the museum on Emerson Street at 1 p.m. The meeting will include a speaker, refreshments, library time, conversa­ tion and fellowship. A spaghetti dinner will be served at Central United Methodist Church from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Seating times are noon, 12:45 and 1:30 p.m. Call the church office for reserva­ tions. The suggested amount for adults and teens is $8. Children’s meals are $5. Three types of spaghetti will be available along with rolls, garden salad and desserts. The annual Follies dinner at Central United Methodist Church will be Friday, May 16, with serving from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The price of the meal includes a delightful evening of music. Pat Werdon at the organ will be play­ ing in her own style, and she will be joined by the Coldwater Brass ensemble, who will be adding their joyful sounds for a fun evening of music. The suggested amount of meal donation is $7, with all proceeds going to mission causes. The Ionia County Commission on Aging has issued its year-end reports. They provided more than 9,000 congregate meals and deliv­ ered more than 80,000 meals to homes. They provided more than 1,000 home health hours, and more than 2,500 homemaker hours. Their workers provided more than 6,000 respite hours and more than 7,500 one-way trips for medical and other purposes. Ninety-four of their clients were in Odessa Township and 53 in Campbell Township. Their total number of clients was 104, an increase of 6.2 percent over the previous year. Funeral services were Tuesday for Eugene Benjamin of rural Fowler, who was the father of Connie (Rev. Duane) Allbright of Freeport, formerly of Woodbury. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on May 28, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Dale Johnson, 9465 Werner Rd, Richland, Ml 49083 to rezone 22.4 acres of property from R1-Low Density Residential to A-Agricultural. The property consists of 2 parcels, 17.5 acres located at 10991 S. Norris Rd (08-12-002-012-00) and 4.9 acres located at 10949 S Norris Rd (08-12-002-013-00) 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and serv­ ices such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabili­ ties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. ; . Jim Stoneburner,. Townsnip Supervisor 77586723 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a special meeting/public hearing on Thursday, May 29*, 2014, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 7:00 p.m. as required under the provisions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include the following, in summary: 1. Consideration of the application for rezoning of property located at 2100 W State Road, Hastings, known as Parcel #08-13-011-035-00. Described as RUTLAND TOWNSHIP COM S 00 DEG 18’ 52” W 1906.22 FT FR NE COR SEC 11-3-9 FOR POB TH CON’T S 00 DEG 18’ 52” W 478.22 FT TO CNTRLIW STATE RD TH N 74 DEG 54’ 04” W 104.71 FT AL SD CNTR­ LI TH NWLY AL SD CNTRLI & CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS BEING 764.48 FT & CHORD BEARING N 62 DEG 31’ 51” W 327.55 FT TH AL SD CNTRLI N 50 DEG 09’ 37” W 184.5 FT TO E LI HILLCREST RD TH N 39 DEG 44’ 16” E 104.16 FT AL E LI HILLCREST RD TH S 68 DEG 30’ 40” E 75 FT TH N 22 DEG 14’ 09” E 3.93 FT TH S 64 DEG 35’ 56” E 44.67 FT TH N 52 DEG 24’ 41” E 46.64 FT TH N 35 DEG 20’ 00” E 24.09 FT TH S 58 DEG 26’ 57” E 7.71 FT TH N 32 DEG 40’ 03” E 120.08 FT TH N 90 DEG 00’ 00” E 235.77 FT TO POB This property is currently zoned as “RE” RURAL ESTATES RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. The applicant seeks rezoning to the “R-2” RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT/“HDR” HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FUTURE LAND USE. 2. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rezoning Application, along with the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be exam­ ined at the Township Hall at any time during regular business, hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may further be examined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. You are invited to attend this hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be submitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, MI 49058, at any time up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon reasonable notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or servic­ es should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this public hearing. < Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 Christensen of EDWARD JONES Be prepared for the changing ‘seasons’ of your life A few days ago, we observed May Day, a celebration of spring. And, after a long and hard winter in many parts of the country, most of us are ready for sunshine, warmer temper­ atures and the hopefulness that spring always symbolizes. But as winter gives way to spring, we are also reminded that our lives have “seasons,” too — and it pays to be pre­ pared for all of them. So, as you move into the “retirement season,” you’ll need to prepare for several possible challenges, including the following: Outliving your resources — The idea of outliving one’s financial resources is certain­ ly not one we want to face. In fact, in a poll of people ages 44 to 75 sponsored by Allianz Life Insurance, 61% said they fear depleting their assets more than they fear dying. The best way you can overcome anxiety about running out of money is to invest and plan. Contribute as much as you can afford to your IRA and 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan — and when your salary goes up over time, increase your contributions. As for the “plan” part, try to envision the type of lifestyle you want during retirement, and then estimate how much this lifestyle will cost. Once you reach retirement, you will also need to do some planning — specifically, you will need to calculate how much money you can afford to withdraw from your investments each year. Becoming disabled — One-third of all people between the ages of 30 and 64 will become disabled at some point, according to the Health Insurance Association of America. If you became disabled, even temporarily, the loss of income could prove devastating to your financial security, and that of your fami­ ly’s. To avoid this worrisome scenario, you may want to consider disability insurance. If your employer offers this coverage as an employee benefit, take it —• but don’t assume it will be sufficient. Many times, an employ­ er-sponsored disability policy will only cover a short-term disability and may have a long waiting period for benefits to kick in. Consequently you may need to purchase your own disability insurance policy to supplement your employer’s co o. Requiring long-term care — Unfortunately, many people eventually require some type of long-term care, whether that involves a stay in a nursing home or the assistance of a home health care aid. This type of care is expensive, and Medicare only cov- ----- STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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The national average for home health aide services is nearly $45,000 per year, and a private room in a nursing home is nearly $84,000 per year, according to a recent survey by Genworth, a financial security company. To meet long-term care costs, you could self­ insure, but that might be prohibitively expen­ sive. But failing to do anything about meeting long-term care costs could result in the need for your grown children or other family mem­ bers to get involved in some fashion — and that is something you no doubt wish to avoid. Fortunately, you can find solutions. To learn about appropriate protection vehicles, consult with your financial advisor. With some thoughtful planning, constant vigilance and timely action, you can meet all these challenges — and enjoy all the seasons of life in which you find yourself. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. Edward Jones operates as an insurance producer in California, New Mexico, and Massachusetts through the following sub­ sidiaries, respectively: Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C., Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C., and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C. California Insurance License OC24309. < . ■ Major shaking is on the horizon by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I once experienced a small earthquake when I was visiting the San Francisco Bay Area in California. The natives thought lit­ tle of the temblor, but I was impressed that the ground beneath my feet could suddenly and without warning start to shake. Later, when I majored in geology in col­ lege, I learned that my native Northwest is also at i, i 'Dkes, as is much of Alaska. Another part dt the Country with a history of large quakes is called the New Madrid Seismic Zone. It’s a pretty large region centered near where the states of Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky come together in the Lower Midwest. Some earthquake-rich areas are easier for geologists to understand than are others. In the Pacific Northwest, for example, major tectonic plates are coming together. Their movement guarantees earthquakes from time to time. ■ In California, quite famously, the San Andreas Fault marks the place where two plates are moving past each other. This leads to shallow earth­ quakes that can be particularly destructive. But there are also regions of the country — like the New Madrid area — where major quakes can occur away from plate bound­ aries. To understand the New Madrid Seismic Zone in the middle of the continent, we first need to review a bit of history. Mother Nature was heard from in a big way in late 1811 and early 1812 in that region. According to a U.S. Geological Survey website, during that time, the area experi­ enced three very large quakes with magni­ tudes over 7. The way geologists now think of the quakes is basically this: the first mega­ quake occurred Dec. 16, 1811. The second quake happened about a month later, Jan. 23,1812, and the third two weeks after that, Feb. 7, 1812. But those quakes were not isolated. There were numerous other quakes that geologists now interpret as likely aftershocks. The aftershocks may have been as big as magnitude 6 or 6.5. That means the “aftershocks” would count as large quakes in their own right by human standards. Numerous smaller aftershocks also shook the region. Written accounts from people living in the Lower Midwest at the time of the big quakes describe ground movement that went on and on. Structures in St. Louis were damaged. In short, it was not a good place to be when the Earth decided to release enormous amounts of energy that were pent up within it. From that time down to the present, there have been small temblors in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. One question that has axjsei>/^geplQgisl#<is. wheiher,to think of these quakes as long-term aftershocks of the major events of 1811-12, or to think of them as something else. It’s an important question because if the quakes have been aftershocks, there rqight be little stress building within the Earth in the area. That would be good news for everyone living in the Lower Midwest. Recently, two researchers published a piece in Science about their efforts to understand the long history of quakes in the region. Morgan Page and Susan Hough of the U.S. Geological Survey used computer modeling of aftershocks to analyze what’s been happening in the New Madrid area. They found that there haven’t been many quakes of “moderate” size — that is, in the > approximately magnitude 6 range — but there have been a lot of small quakes in the region. This pattern, the scientists argue, isn’t consistent with the idea that all the quakes are aftershocks of the events of 1811 and 1812. Instead, the recent history of quakes in the area suggest that ongoing Earth processes continue to generate stress in the region. And that means some energy will likely need to be released — perhaps in another quake on the scale of those that hit in the early 1800s. Geologists are so far unable to make spe­ cific predictions of when quakes will occur. But it seems likely, if Page and Hough are right, that one day the Lower Midwest will have to cope with a major quake. It’s not good news, but it’s a risk we need to face squarely — and it highlights the impor­ tance of preparedness for individuals, fam­ ilies and municipalities. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVER 77586731 The Barry County Road Commission has an opening for a sea­ sonal part time Truck Driver. A high school diploma or GED is required as well as a MICHIGAN COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE WITH AN “A” ENDORSEMENT Applications cah be picked up at the Barry County Road Commission office at 1725 West M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml between 6 AM-4 PM MondayFriday. A complete job description will be provided at the time of application. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2014. Hourly wage will be $14/hour no benefits. The Barry County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. �The Hastings Banner —■ Thursday, May 8, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories ano columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES . Lyman Briggs had a love for learning all of his 88 years. He was said to be well-liked and had a reputation for his kindness and modesty. Scientist, MSU college namesake born on Assyria farm 140 years ago Hfr'fe, daughter created MyersJJriggs test The name Lyman Briggs has become syn­ onymous with an a college at Michigan State University dedicated to bridging the gap between sciences and humanities. Lyman James Briggs, the individual, was bom 140 years ago this week in a farmhouse in Assyria Township. Briggs became a distinguished scientist inventor, author and federal administrator after graduating from Michigan Agricultural College in 1893. He passed the entrance exam into the college at age 15. He was said to have a warmth and modesty that was well-known among his contempo­ raries, and with nearly 50 years of service to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, he was able to work on an array of well-known proj­ ects, including uranium purification and the development of what is still used today as the standard method for testing soils. He also had a love for baseball. Using his physical science background, Briggs tested and proved that a baseball thrown 60 feet could curve up to 17.5 inches. The late Joyce Weinbrecht wrote a story on Briggs for this column in the Dec. 9, 2004, issue of the Banner. Lyman Briggs was bom May 7, 1874, the son of Chauncey L. and Susanna Isabell (McKelvey) Briggs. j ChauhCeyBfiggsV WrtWiW GeneseeCounty, New York; moved to Michigan with his par­ ents. His father was George Lyman Briggs. Chauncey attended the one-room Briggs School and later donated the land for the new Briggs School and taught school there for a time. Lyman also attended the Briggs School and then went on to Michigan State College where he earned a bachelor of science degree in 1893. He attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a master of sci­ ence degree in 1895. From there, he went to Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a Ph.D. in 1901. He first took a position in government serv­ ice in 1896 in the Department of Agriculture as a physicist. In 1920, he joined the Bureau of Standards and became director of it in 1933, under President Franklin Roosevelt. Roosevelt said he didn’t care whether Lyman was a Democrat or a Republican, he wanted Briggs because he as the best quali­ fied person for the job. Briggs worked with Dr. Paul Heyl on the earth inductor compass, which is used on air­ craft. Pilot Charles Lindberg used this com­ pass on his historic flight over the Atlantic Ocean. The two inventors, Briggs and Heyl, were given the Magellan Medal for their accomplishment. Briggs became chairman of the Research and Exploration Committee of the National Geographic Society in 1934. As part of the research, Briggs, then in his early 60s, took part in two stratospheric balloon flights. One of the flights reached 62,000 feet over the North Platte River in South Dakota. The bot­ tom tore away, then balloon exploded and the men eventually landed with their parachutes in a field. In 1939, again under President Franklin Roosevelt, Briggs was asked to head up the original Uranium Committee to study the use of atomic energy in warfare. During World War II, Dr. Briggs developed a gyroscopic instrument for aiding in directing gunfire from battleships to keep them level despite the ship’s roll (being used today [1985] on Navy battleships). He studied the aerodynam­ ic characteristics of projectiles, bombs and aerofoils in high-wind tunnels, the accelera­ tion of gravity at sea, air flow in wind tunnels to improve propeller designs, the properties of liquids under negative pressure and other sci­ entific endeavors. Briggs gave a great deal of credit for his success to a teacher, by the last name of Thompson, who taught at the Briggs School and helped him to learn correct English, mathematics and other subjects that helped him gain entrance into college. He eventually discovered a love of physics. When Briggs retired in 1945, he held the position of director of the National Geographic Society Board. : Lyman Briggs continued to live in Washington, D.C., but voted in Assyria Township, Barry County. He died March 25, t 1963, and is buried in the Washington, D.C., area. The Banner of Jan. 3, 1946, included the following report on one of Barry County’s local boys: Assyria farm boy becomes one of U.S.’s great scientists Lyman J. Briggs has just retired as direc­ tor of U.S. Bureau of Standards Dr. Lyman J. Briggs, for many years direc­ tor of the U.S. Bureau of Standards of Washington, D.C., retired last week, after having spent nearly half a century in technical work for the federal government. Dr. Briggs was born May 7, 1874, on a farm about a mile west of Lacey in Assyria Township. He was the son of Chauncey I. and Isabella Briggs. The Briggs Church stands on land donated by Chauncey Briggs and not far from his home. Lyman never had the advantage of high school training. But he had an ambition to have a college education. He loved to read and to study. He was studious and thoughtful, and when he had finished district school, he did not cease his reading nor his studious habits. He fully realized that he lacked the high school training that would qualify him for admission to the Michigan Agricultural College, as it was then called. There was another way to gain entrance. By successfully passing an examination, he could gain his coveted opportunity for a college education. He made it and graduated, standing second in his class. He next went to the University of Michigan, where he took two years of special studies and won the degree of master of sci­ ence. Later, he was a student at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. Among other things he did while there was to make a special study of X-rays. His interest in gaining an education in sci­ ence, and his determined will'.to have such training are shown by his work at the three higher institutions of learning. Dr. Briggs’ career with the government began in 1896 when he became a physicist in the Bureau of Soils of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ten years later, he was asked to organize the biophysical laboratory in the Bureau of Plant Industry, and after remaining there for a number of years was detailed in The Briggs School in Assyria Township, shown here in 1954, was named for Lyman Briggs’ paternal grandfather. Lyman did even better, having a college at Michigan State University named after him. 1917 to the Bureau of Standards by executive order for work on a stable zenith instrument for the navy. , In 1920, Dr. Briggs had advanced in his work at that bureau, becoming chief of its division of mechanics and sound. He was made assistant director of the bureau in 1926. President Hoover named him as director of the bureau in 1932. At that time, the U.S. Senate was very antagonistic to anything Hoover did, so the Senate failed to confirm the appointment of Dr. Briggs as the head of the Bureau of Standards. President Roosevelt, however, named him director in 1933, and the senate promptly confirmed the appointment. The Bureau of Standards, as its name implies, is designed to establish standards of various kinds. It is also designed to assist manufacturers by establishing standards of quality in products, also in the methods of manufacture. The building occupied by the bureau is very large. It is equipped with the latest and best types of machines to produce goods, also to test their quality. Manufacturers are aided by the bureau, when requested, in making tests of their products, and by suggestions for their improvement. It does an important work for the government, and for the people of this country. The people of Hastings will be inter­ ested to know that Iler Fairchild, who grew to manhood here, graduated from our schools and later from the University of Michigan is among the executives of that bureau. Dr. Briggs is a modest, unassuming man. He is rated high as a scientist as well as a per­ sonality. President Roosevelt named him as one of the scientists to study the uses of atom­ ic energy. Dr. Briggs was married Dec. 23, 1896, to Miss Katherine E. Cook of Claremont, Calif. Their son, Albert, died in 1901. Their daugh­ ter, Isabel, is the wife of C.G. Myers of Washington. The Briggs home is at 3208 Newark, Cleveland Park, Washington, DC. Lyman was not the only successful member of his small family. His wife was a published author, having penned numerous articles in the Ladies Home Journal. She earned a degree in agriculture, but was prevented from earning a master’s degree due to poor eye­ sight. • Katherine had a keen interest in under­ standing people, their character traits and what prompted their actions. Together, she and Suzanne (who went by Isabel) created the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, a personality test program that today is still taken by 2 mil­ lion people each year. Isabel also was an author and received $7,500 in prize money for writing a story, “The Murder Yet to Come.” Isabel’s son Peter Briggs Myers was on the staff at the National Academy of Sciences in the study of radioactive materials. Lyman’s brother, Clifton, was a successful research scientist. The 1985 Barry County history book included some of Lyman’s early school mem­ ories: “He [Mr. Thompson] improved my English, such as ‘ain’t’ was popular in the community’s vocabulary; ‘them fellers, “me and Jim went fishin’,’ lie and lay, sit and set. Oddly enough, the neighborhood seemed to have an inferiority complex about correct English. Visitors who spoke correctly were sneeringly referred to as ‘stuck up’ or ‘trying to show off.’ . “Mr. Thompson also drilled me in sentence structure. [He] gave me an inkling of literary masterpieces by loaning me books. In short, he made it possible for a country schoolboy to pass his college entrance examination. “I entered Michigan Agricultural College at 15 years old in 1889. This was a land grant college, courses were given in agriculture and the mechanic arts. I took the agriculture, part­ ly because it would please my father. “Near the end of college, my interest swung strongly toward the physical sciences, but it was too late to change and still graduate with the class of ‘93.1 was glad later that I did not change, since I learned something of geology, physiology, biology, entomology and botany. [I] took all of the courses in chemistry and mathematics that were avail­ able also. “My most absorbing interest was in physics, and I knew I wanted to be a physi­ cist.” Compiled by Kathy Maurer, copy editor. As a federal administrator, Lyman Briggs (left) worked with several presidents, including Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman. As a successful scientist, he was able to meet up with others in his field, including Albert Einstein. Sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee with thanks to the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Sheriff’s Department and Local Pharmacies BARRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, TIRE. MEDICINE and ELECTRONICS * COLLECTION! Saturday, May 10,2014 from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. At the Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. Don’t Rush to Flush! Help keep Your Home, Environment and Community Safe DISPOSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICATIONS SAFELY Please keep medicine in original containers with name of drug clearly labeled. Do not pour paint, solvent, medicine, automotive oil, or chemicals down the drain or dump them in the trash where they may end up in our drinking water and lakes! Do not hold on to scrap or junk tires. Bring your items to the Barry County Household Hazardous Waste! *Most electronic, including kitchen appliances, will be accepted at no charge. This includes, computers, cell phones, microwaves, stereo equipment. There is a $25 fee for items contain­ ing Freon. Broken Glass on TV's/Monitors and Wooden Speakers will not be accepted. WE CANNOT ACCEPT Latex Paint: when dry it can go to the landfill Propane Tank Commercially Generated Waste Radioactive Material Explosives Unknown Wastes Console Televisions Projection Televisions Speakers in wooden cases Tires heavily caked with dirt Bare CRT Tubes WE CAN ACCEPT Aqueous acids and bases; asbestos; oil based paints; reactives; solvents; aerosol cans; automotive liquids; pesti­ cides (liquids and solids); alkaline, nickel-cadmium and/or silver oxide batteries; liquid cleaners; heavy metal solutions; mercury-containing articles; prescription and over-the-counter medicines; Motor Oil (10 gallons per vehicle); automotive batteries. SCRAP AND JUNK TIRES There will be a charge for EACH* clean, scrap or junk tire brought to the collection: Tire type Cost Standard tires Standard Tire on Rims Truck Tire (16.5” - 19.5”) Truck Tires on Rims Semi/over 19.5” Semi/over 19.5” on Rim Tractor Tractor Tires on rims * Additional charge for soiled or dirty tires $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $6.00 $6.00 $18.00 $15.00 $27.00 g> �Page 10 — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — The Hastings Banner State News Roundup Entrepreneurial climate ranked 6 Michigan’s entrepreneurial environment has dramatically improved, according to two recent reports from MiQuest, a nonprofit affiliated with the Small Business Association of Michigan, and the Michigan Venture Capital Association. “Michigan ranks among the nation’s very best states for entrepreneurial climate: sixth in the U.S. and first in the Midwest,” said Michigan Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Michael A. Finney. “This most recent Entrepreneurial Scorecard highlights major improvements Michigan has achieved in the face of chal­ lenging economic circumstances — more than any other state over the last 10 years.” Finney said the scorecard results comple­ ment gains by Michigan entrepreneurial tech businesses shown in the new Annual Report of the Michigan Venture Capital Association. The report shows: • In the past five years, the national fundraising in venture capital has declined with total capital under management decreas­ ing by 3.5 percent. Meanwhile, in Michigan during that period, total capital under manage­ ment among Michigan-based firms increased by 45 percent, from $1.1 billion to $1.6 bil­ lion. • From 2009 to 2013, there was a 44 per­ cent increase in number of venture capital firms in Michigan, compared to a 6 percent increase nationally. • The number of venture capital profession­ als in Michigan nearly doubled, compared to a net 13 percent decrease nationally. “These results demonstrate the effective­ ness of our numerous efforts to improve Michigan’s business climate,” Finney said. The grants were awarded through the USDA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative and administered through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The grants will be used for: Improving the meat quality of turkey — Gale Strasburg, professor of food science and human nutrition, will use a $975,000 grant to help turkeys better adapt to extreme weather changes that can affect overall quality of the meat. Reducing salmonella risk of low-moisture foods — Sanghyup Jeong, assistant pfpfessor of biosystems and agricultural engineering, is using the more than $380,000 grant to tackle the growing problem of salmonella outbreaks involving dry products, such as almonds. Reducing foodbome transmission of STEC — Julie Funk, associate professor of large animal and clinical sciences, has earned a nearly $300,000 grant to study the roles of pigs in transmitting shiga toxin-producing E. coli, or STEC, to humans. Using genomic tools to bolster food safety — Joan Rose, Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research, will use a nearly $300,000 grant to incorporate the latest next-generation genomic tools in reducing the number of foodbome out­ breaks associated with fresh produce. Improving Michigan-based meat supply chains — Richard Pirog, Center for Regional Food Systems senior associate director, will use a $500,000 grant to increase the viability of small- and medium-sized livestock produc­ ers in local and regional markets. Providing collective entrepreneurship to benefit small- and medium-sized farms — Brent Ross, agricultural, food and resource economics assistant professor, will use a near­ ly $500,000 grant to help farmers take advan­ tage of networks, continuing education and entrepreneurial activities. Boosting Michigan grass-finished beef production — Jason Rowntree, animal sci­ ence assistant professor, has netted a nearly $460,000 grant to support small farms striv­ Legislation improves motorcycle safety standards Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday signed legisla­ tion encouraging motorcycle operators to apply for a full operating endorsement rather than a temporary permit. “This bill will help prevent abuse of the current motorcycle permitting process, ulti­ mately ensuring more motorcyclists are trained to operate their vehicles in the safest manner possible,” Snyder said. House Bill 4781, sponsored by state Rep. Brad Jacobsen, allows a motorcyclist to apply for a temporary training permit only twice during a 10-year period. The permit enables a motorcyclist to ride for a period of 180 days, during daylight and without a passenger, under the supervision of a fully endorsed motorcycle operator. Previously, there was no limit to the num­ ber of times a person could be granted a tem­ porary permit. Many operators would apply every riding season as an alternative to obtaining the full cycle endorsement. MSU nets nearly $49 million in USDA grants Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has received more than $3.9 million in grants from the United State Department of Agriculture to help Michigan farmers adapt to changing climate, tackle food safety issues and help small- and medium-sized farms bet­ ter compete in the marketplace. ing to fill the regional’ demand for locally sourced, grass-finished beef. Establishing an incubator farm — Matthew Raven, community sustainability professor, will use a nearly $500,000 grant to establish an incubator farm at the Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center to help U.P. residents and students enter the agriculture industry. Bills aim to crack down on cyber revenge Legislation that would criminalize “cyber revenge” was introduced in the Michigan Senate Thursday by senators Rick Jones and Steven Bieda. , Cyber revenge is the distribution of sexual­ ly graphic images of an individual without his or her consent, as well as posting online images originally obtained with consent with­ in the context of a private relationship. “This is an attempt to stop cyber revenge — usually the actions of a former lover to intimidate or harass their ex-partner or to damage their reputation,” said Jones, RGrand Ledge. “This breach of trust is a grow­ BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: A65 V:98 3 4: J 4 KQ762 WEST 4:4 V: KJ 10 6 ♦: A6 J 10 9 8 5 4 SOUTH: 4: KJ 10 7 3 V: A5 4 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, sec­ ond floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for City Council to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on the necessity of improvements and the establishment of a special assessment district for the Downtown Parking Special Assessment District for 2014. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services to disabled persons wishing to attend these hearings upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269/945­ 2468 or TDD call relay services 800/649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77586717 ? The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors con­ sidered. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID - Hot Mix Asphalt Paving DDA Parking Lot #1 Alley”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services . 77586607 - MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2014/2015 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City Council will consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 28 and May 12, 2014. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire pro­ posed budget, and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The city will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC NOTICE HERBICIDE PROGRAM SOUTHWEST REGION 2014 The Michigan Department of Transportation hereby provides notice to the public, and property owners adjacent to state highways of the 2014 Her­ bicide Application Program treatments for roadside rights-of way within Al­ legan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph and Branch Counties. SCHEDULED PATgS.pFApPUCAIlQ Applications will take place between May 5,2014 and December 1, 2014. HERB1C1DES/LOC^ Non-Selective Applications: (guardrail, pavement/shoulder cracks and edges, barrier walls, concrete bridge slopes, invasive plants) ANY INDI­ VIDUAL OR COMBINATIONS OF THE HERBICIDES LISTED BELOW: Roundup Pro Concentrate (Glyphosate), Oust Extra (Sulfometuron methyl and Metsulfuron Methyl), Plateau (Imazapic), Milestone (Amino­ pyralid), Escort XP (Metsulfuron Methyl), Arsenal Powerline (Imazapyr), Habitat (Isopropylamine, salt of Imazapyr), Rodeo (Glyphosate). AquaPro (Glyphosate), Polaris (Isopropylamine salt of Imazapyr), Esplanade 200SC (Indaziflam). Perspective (Aminocyclopyrachlor). Selective Applications: (broadleaf weeds in turf ar­ eas, brush control, plant growth regulator, invasive plants) ANY INDIVIDUAL OR COMBINATIONS OF THE HERBICIDE'S LISTED BELOW: Weedestroy AM-40 (2,4-Diclorophenoxyacetic Acid), Milestone (Amino­ pyralid), Escort XP (Metsulfuronmethyl), Garlon 3A (Triclopyr), Garlon 4Ultra (Triclopyr-2-butoxyethylester), Vista XRT (Fluroxypyr), Plateau (Imazapic), Momentum FX2 (2, 4-Diclorophenoxyacetic Acid, Triclopyr and Fluroxypyr), Habitat (Isopropylamine salt of Imazapyr), E-2 (2, 4-Di­ clorophenoxyacetic Acid, Fluroxpyr, Dicamba). Perspective (Aminocy­ clopyrachlor). Adjuvants: (drift control, water conditioning, surfactants) 41-A (Polyacrylamide and Polysaccharidepolymers), Nu-Film-IR (Poly1-p-Menthene), Improve (Nonionic), Condition (Ammonium sulfate), Sunset MSO (Methylated seed oil blend and emulsifiers), Cygnet Plus (Limonene, Methylated Vegetable Oil, Alkyl Hydroxypoly Oxyethlene). METHOD OFAPPLICATION: All applications will be ground or foliar applied by vehicular mounted fixed boom or hand spray gun equipment. The herbicides will be tank mixed or injected for each application. RE-EN^ 4: Q 9 8 2 V:Q7 2 ♦: Q 10 8 3 <4: A3 ♦: The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for the placement of approximately 218 tons of hot mix asphalt paving in the alleyway adjacent to DDA Parking Lot #1 located on West Court Street between Church Street and Jefferson Street. Specifications are available at City Mall, 201 ;E? State St, Hastings. EAST 4:K97 5 2 REQUEST FOR BIDS City of Hastings ing problem in America that affects both men and women. I will do everything I can to stop this, because everyone deserves to have their privacy protected — especially in their own home.” Senate Bills 924 and 925 would make it illegal in Michigan to post any sexually explicit image on the Internet without the per­ son’s written permission. “Explicit photographs of an individual published on a website, where millions of people can view it, can turn their humiliation into a public commodity that devastates lives,” said Bieda, D-Warren. “We must address the issue now.” First-time offenders would be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of $500 or both. Subsequent viola­ tions could result in a year in prison, a $1,000 fine or both. Besides pictures taken by a partner, the bills also apply to malicious hackers who steal images and upload them to websites or send them to a victim’s family, friends and co-workers. The Cyber Civil Rights Initiative aims to bring awareness to and reduce the occurrerfce of harassment on the Internet. To learn more about cyber revenge, visit the initiative’s campaign on the issue at www.EndRevengePom.org. West Dealer: Vulnerable: Both A4 Lead: henoqaei North East South Pass 1NT 34 Pass Pass Pass • ......1.4, ..... 24 West Pass .. ysm Biss e’rt l :8Ad8AH3HUS . -U tA Pass There is a time for judgment in nearly every bridge hand. South used her good judgment to arrive at just the right contract for today’s hand. Did you “Pass” on South’s third bid, or did you bid “4S” with that encouraging jump-bid by North on her third bid? If you passed, you were in the minority and right! If you bid 44, you were in the majority and wrong! What were the informative signs that today’s South picked up on today’s bidding and the subsequent play of the hand? Let’s take a look. At first glance, South’s hand looked to be very distributional. With five spades and five dia­ monds, three hearts, and no clubs, South realized early that she was not the only one with a distributional hand. If she had one, most likely there would be others who had unbalanced hands as well. In fourth seat, and strong spades, South opened the bidding with 14, promising five spades and at least 13 total points, counting the length in the spade and diamond suits. Although South knew that North was a passed-hand, North’s second bid was 1NT, a forcing bid in their agreement. North promised 6-11 HCP’s and South was forced to bid again. South duly responded with a 24 bid, promising at least three* diamonds and at least 11 HCP’s. After another pass by West, North provided a jump-bid, promising at least 10 HCP’s, three spades, and an invitation to go to 44. Here is where South used good judgment. She knew this about her partner’s hand: Partner North did not open the bidding, so there were fewer than 12 HCP’s in the North hand. Counting her own high card points, and even giving herself extra points for the club void, South knew that there were too many high card points missing. The best she could come up with for North and South were 22 high card points, quite a distance from the 25-26 points needed for a major game. With the added knowledge that her hand was distributional, it seemed probable that others might also have a distributional hand, including a bad trump split. As a result, South passed, and the contract was placed at 34 in the South hand. West led the A4 as her opening lead. Not much was gained there with small cards from all players. West shifted to the J4* on the second trick, covered by the Q4 in the North, the Ai? in the East, and trumped in the South hand. South then played a small spade to the A4 in the North hand. Using the K^ next, South pitched a losing heart on the good club honor. A small club from the North hand was trumped in the South with the 104. Next, South played the good K4 and played the J4 from the dummy. The 54 was played next from the South hand. West, unable or unwilling to trump, threw a club away. That gave South a clear insight into the trump situation. There would be no point in trying to draw trumps if the spade split was 4-1, an unpleasant situation always. South used the 64 to trump the losing diamond from her hand, and East followed with a diamond. Next, South led a small club from the North hand, trumping with the J4. At this point, South had already won seven tricks to the one by the East/West team. South then played the AV winning the eighth trick for the partnership. South would win one more trick with the K4 for the nine needed tricks while East/West would take four tricks on this hand. The scoring was a plus score for those five teams who stopped and played at a 34 contract. Thirty-four other teams went down to flaming defeat with a wide variety of undertricks. A number of tables went down -1; others went down -2; still others went down -3, and a few went down as far as -4. The takeaways today are these: when your partner is a passed hand, you know plenty about the points in that hand. It will not improve with any kind of wishful thinking no matter how enthusiastic your partner might be about your named trump suit. The fact that South also real­ ized that the hands could be distributional was based on her own hand with two suits that were five-five with a void as well. If you look at the West hand, you can see the club suit is very long with six cards. The East hand has extra trumps in spades with four. Those teams that went down to defeat most likely tried to pull out all of the trumps and ended up with no trump power at the end of the play of the hand. Using the crossruff to take away losers from the South hand provided South with the winning combination to score well on today’s hand. Bridge Notes: “Eight Conventions You Should Know and Use” is up and running at Kellogg; Community College on Wednesday nights in May. If interested, there is still time to join for the last three Wednesday meetings. Call the KCC office of Life Long Learning if interested. Do not enter treated areas until the spray has dried. CONTACT: All applications will be made by Certified Pesticide Applicators. For further information contact: Christopher Vera, Resource Specialist Michigan Department of Transportation 1501 Kilgore Road o . i (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at:: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) g 2 Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 269-337-3945 This notice is published per Regulation 637 Act No. 451, Public Acts of 1994, as amended. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Clemons and Carolyn Clemons, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 5, 2005, and recorded on September 13, 2005 in instrument 1152692, and modified by agreement dated April 14, 2012, and recorded on June 13, 2012 in instrument 2012-001130, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Nineteen and 69/100 Dollars ($151,719.69). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 5, 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Bryanwood Estates Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 6, Page 14 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 8, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-T309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #383194F04 (05-08) (05-29) 77586741 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN P U ROH AS ER S: This salemay bsWscinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Hickerson and Jennifer Hickerson, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to First Franklin Financial Corp., a Subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana, Mortgagee, dated February 20, 2004, and recorded on May 3, 2004 in instrument 1126812, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, on behalf of the reg­ istered holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-FF6 as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Two and 39/100 Dollars ($125,702.39). Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on May 15, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 87, Lakewood Estates, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats Page 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from ‘ the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 17, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #433528F01 (04-17)(05-08) 77586383 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DIANNE SAMPLE, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 4, 2003, and recorded on August 6, 2003, in Document No. 1110349, and assigned by said mortgagee to Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), a corporation organ­ ized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars and Sixty-One Cents ($87,950.61), including inter­ est at 5.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 15, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 202 AND 203 OF THE CITY, (FORMELY VILLAGE) OF HASTINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF: The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), a corporation organ­ ized and existing under the laws of the United States of America Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 LBPS.003546 FNMA (04-17)(05-08) 77586390 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Scott VanTatehhove and Fatima VanTatenhove, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 19, 2009 and recorded August 26, 2009 in Instrument Number 200908260008731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Five and 87/10(y2)ollars ($107,165.87) including interest: at6.25%perannum. : * -----— Under the power of sale contained in said mbrtgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of thb mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 22, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33: thence South 420.18 feet for place of beginning; thence South 234.19 feet; thence East 186 feet; thenqe North 234.19 feet; thence West 186 feet to the place of beginning.Parcel B: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 420.81 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds East 186 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of said Section to the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds East 160 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 secondsEast 310 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds West 160 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes •00 seconds West 310 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-004531 (04-24)(05-15) 77586496 SEASONAL GENERAL LABORER 77586729 The Barry County Road Commission has an opening for a sea­ sonal part time General Laborer. A high school diploma or GED is required. Applications can be picked up at the Barry County Road Commission office at 1725 West M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml between 6 AM-4 PM Monday-Friday. A complete job description will be provided at the time of application. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2014. Hourly wage will be $8.50/hour no benefits. The Barry County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS • ' Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2014-26665-DE Estate of James E. PHILLIPS. Date of birth: 2/14/1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James E. Phillips, died 9/14/13. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Pamela McClean, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 5/2/214 James L. Juhnke P24416 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek, Ml 49014 269-963-1441 Pamela McClean 12665 Cassidy Road Bellevue, Ml 49021 (269) 758-4365 77586705 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Lee Secord single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2008 and recorded February 15, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080215-0001443, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three and 2/100 Dollars ($71,353.02) includ­ ing interest at 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 22, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows:Lots 1, 2 and 3, except the Southeasterly 30 feet of Lot 3 of Smith's Lakeview Estates Number 1 according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 2 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at-foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, theJagrrowef; will be field responsible Wth^person who- buys the property et the mortgage foreclosure sale^or to the inortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-005129 (04-24)(05-15) 77586491 NOTiCEOFMORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed by Jeffrey Norman Beebe, a married man, and Linda Kay Beebe, his wife, Mortgagors, to the Eaton Federal Savings Bank of Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, a Federal Savings Bank organized under the laws of the United States, Mortgagee, dated April 21, 2006 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on May 2, 2006 in Liber 1163907, Pages 1-12, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due on April 10, 2014, for principal, interest, late charges and delinquent escrow bal­ ance, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Four and 29/100 Dollars, ($150,784.29), and said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by said Mortgage immediately due and payable because of the sev­ eral defaults of the Mortgagors and no proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof,, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auc­ tion to the highest bidder, at the main entrance of the Barry County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on May 15, 2014, at 1:00 o’clock, local time in the afternoon of said day, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Seven, (7.00%) percent per annum interest, legal costs, attorney fees and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned Mortgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to protect its interest in the prem­ ises, which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to wit: Lot 35 of Assessor’s Plat #1 of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 62. If the property described in this Notice is sold at the foreclosure sale referred to above, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the purchaser who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period as provided by MCL 600.3278 or otherwise by law. The redemption period will be Six (6) months from the time of such sale unless the property is deemed abandoned according to MCL600.3201 to 600.3280, in which case the redemption period will be 30 days. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank 236 S. Cochran Avenue Charlotte, Ml 48813 Dated: April 10, 2014 77586153 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of THE THOMAS A. FINN AND BETTY I. FINN FAMILY TRUST. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Betty I. Finn, who lived at 4949 South Charlton Park Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 died April 23, 2014 leaving a certain trust under the name of The Thomas A. Finn and Betty I. Finn Family Trust dated December 18, 1996, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Michael A. Finn was named as the Trustee serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Michael A. Finn the named trustee at 616 Waverly Road, Dimondale, Ml 48821 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 5/5/14 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 Michael A. Finn 616 Waverly Road Dimondale, Ml 48821 (517) 974-6171 77586715 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 14-323-CH ORDER T ANSWER HON. AMY L. MCDOWELL DAVID ANAYA AND LINDA ANAYA, Plaintiffs, vs. LEONA SMITH AND/OR THE HEIRS OF LEONA SMITH, Defendant Davis H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiffs TO: LEONA SMITH AND/OR THE HEIRS OF LEONA SMITH Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Leona Smith or the heirs of Leona Smith shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property commonly known as: 5641 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, Michigan 49344, more fully described as follows: THE SOUTH 80 FEET OF LOT 26, LAPHAM’S AIRPORT PLAT PARCEL NUMBER: 08-11-100-013-10 at least 3 days prior to the date noted below, to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 3rd day of July, 2014 at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest LEONA SMITH and/or THE HEIRS OF LEONA SMITH may have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date. Date: 5/1/14 Amy L. McDowell, Circuit Judge Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P2929Q) Tripp & Tagg» Attorney%;at Law ’ ? . 206 South Broadway " Hastings, Michigan 49058 77586707 (269) 945-9585 STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 14-81-CH In the matter of Gregory S. Smith v The Unknown Heirs, Devisees or Assignees of Walter F. Rose and Leia R. Rose. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: including the Unknown Heirs, Devisees or Assignees of Walter F. Rose and Leia R. Rose whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A default was entered against Defendants on April 21, 2014 and a Motion for Entry of Default Judgment and Notice of Hearing were filed on May 5, 2014. A hearing has been set on the Motion for Entry of Default Judgment on June 12,2014 at 1:30 p.m. before the Honorable Amy L. McDowell, Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Copies of the Default, Motion for Entry of Default Judgment and Notice of Hearing may be obtained from Plaintiff’s attorney or from the Barry County Circuit Court Clerk. Stephanie S. Fekkes (P43549) 333 Bridge Street, NW, Suite 800 Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 616-459-1171 77586719 NOTICE OF THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NUMBER SP-3-2014 Debra L. Kilmartin, (property owner). LOCATION: 14673 Sassafras Trail (off W. Hickory Rd.), in Section 30 of Barry Township. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a Home Operation - Major per Section 2339 (i.e., sell­ ing vintage, antique and homemade items) in the RR zoning district. MEETING DATE: May 28, 2014 (Wednesday). TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACe: Community Room, (former Hastings Library Building) at 121 South Church Street, Hastings, ML Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed tojmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.); Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such a signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabil­ ities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, (269) 945­ 1284. Pamela A. Jarvis/Barry Count Clerk 5 ' 77&86711 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attempt­ ing to collect a debt and any information FORECLasyRElOIiCE obtained will be used for that purpose. MSJSAMMTCMPZTQ COLLi£TAOEffi Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE gage made by Judith C. Strouse, a single woman, Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on and Debbie Strouse, a single woman, mortgagors, February 22, 2008 by Thomas A. Strumberger and of 312 West Mill Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, to Linda L. Strumberger, Mortgagor, to HCB Mortgage Cascade Financial Inc., a Michigan banking corpo­ Company, a Michigan banking corporation, as ration, E-4111 Andover Rd., Ste. 207, Bloomfield Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on Hills, Ml 48302, dated December 29,1997, record­ February 29, 2008 in the Office of the Register of ed in Barry County on January 13, 1999 at Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument 1006307, assigned to EquiVantage Inc., a Number 20080229-0001865. The Mortgage was Delaware corporation, on December 29, 1997, said assigned by HCB Mortgage Company to Hastings assignment recorded in Barry County, Michigan, on City Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage Loans and March 26, 1999, at. 1027099, and re-recorded on Servicing Rights dated January 11, 2011 and May 10, 1999 at 1029331, said mortgage then recorded on January 21, 2011 at Instrument assigned to First National Bank of Chicago as Number 2011012-10000759 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. Trustee, One First National Plaza, Ste. 0125, At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be Chicago, IL 60670 on April 17, 1998, recorded in due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Barry County on February 20, 2001 at 1055124, Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Five Hundred assigned to Residential Funding Company, LLC, Twenty-eight Dollars and 79/100 Dollars 1100 Virginia Drive, Ft. Washington, PA 19034 on ($126,528.79), including interest at 6.0% per February 7, 2012, recorded in Barry County on annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted June 18, 2012 at 2012-001319, assigned to to recover any part of the debt secured by the Residential Group 115, LLC, 8155 Annsbury Dr., Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Ste. 100, Shelby Township, Ml 48316 on February Mortgage has become operative by reason of such 7,2012, recorded in Barry County on June 18,2012 default. at 2012-001320, assigned on March 6, 2014 to On Thursday, May 29, 2014, at one o'clock in the Blue Bay Capital, LLC, 1685 68th Street, afternoon at the east steps ofthe Barry County Caledonia, Ml 49316, recorded in Barry County on Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, March 12, 2014 at 2014-001999. Because of said Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage default, the mortgagee has declared the entire sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at unpaid arrfount secured by said mortgage due and public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the payable forthwith. amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to together with the legal costs and charges of sale, be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the prop­ and expenses on said mortgage the sum of erty located in the Township of Thornapple, County $45,704.46. No suit or proceeding in law has been of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ Mortgage as follows: gage, or any part thereof. That part of the Northwest 1/4, Section 25, and Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power that part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 24, all in of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple in such case made and provided, and to pay said Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, Commencing at the Northeast corner of the West and all legal costs, charges and expenses, includ­ 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 90 degrees ing attorneys’fees allowed by law, and all taxes and 00 minutes West 381.00 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4, to the place of beginning; insurance premiums paid by the undersigned thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes West 290.50 before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by feet parallel with the East line of the West 1/2 of sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the said Northwest 1/4; thence North 90 degrees 00 highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, minutes West 150.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at 30 minutes East 290.50 feet; thence North 90 1:00 p.m. degrees 00 minutes West 50.00 feet along the The premises covered by said mortgage are sit­ North line of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 21 uated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, degrees 03 minutes East 215.14 feet; thence South Michigan, and are described as follows: 68 degrees 57 minutes East 186.65 feet along the The East one-half of Lot Three Hundred Seventy centerline of State Road; thence South 21 degrees Five (375) and the West Two rods of Lots Three 03 minutes West 143.30 feet to the place of begin­ Hundred Seventy Three (373) and Three Hundred ning. Seventy Four (374) EXCEPT Two (2) rods square More commonly known as: 7813 West State out of the Southwest corner of Lot Three Hundred Road, Middleville, Michigan Tax Parcel Number: 08-014-025-008-20 Seventy Four (374) formerly Village of Hastings, The redemption period shall be six (6) months according to the recorded plat thereof. from the date of the sale unless the property is The property is commonly known as 312 West deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL Mill Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. 600.3241a in which case the redemption period Notice is hereby given that the length of the shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or redemption period will be six (6) months from the when the time to provide the notice required by sub­ - date of sale, unless determined abandoned in division MCL 600.324la(c) expires, whichever is accordance with MCL 600.3241a, in which case the later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of you will be responsible to the person who buys the sale. property at the foreclosures sale or to the mortgage Notice is further given that if the property is sold holder if you damage the property during the at foreclosure sale, in accordance with MCL redemption period. 600.3278, the Mortgagor will be held responsible to Dated: April 24, 2014 the person who buys the property at the mortgage MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ /s/ Rachel J. Foster aging the property during the redemption period. Rachel J. Foster Dated: April 17, 2014 100 West Michigan Ave., Ste. 200 Blue Bay Capital, LLC 77586439 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 77586476 �Page 12 — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Drunk driver sentenced to four years Teen sentenced as adult for criminal sexual conduct in prison after friend dies in accident by Julie Makarewicz by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Kip Morris hugged his family members before facing Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell Thursday, May 1. Morris pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, causing the death of his friend Martin Breitner, 52, Hastings, in a single-vehicle accident Nov. 12, 2013. The accident occurred on South M-37 near Sager Road in Hastings Township. Breitner was a passen­ ger in the vehicle and died at the scene of the accident. Morris, 54, of Battle Creek, was sen­ tenced May 1 to serve 48 months to 180 months in prison. The Breitner family asked the court for leniency in sentencing for a man they con­ sidered like another part of the family. They said Morris and their son were inseparable friends since high school and the Breitner children considered Morris like an uncle to them. The sentencing was delayed after McDowell told Morris her intended sentence in April, but said she realized it may have been harsher than what he expected when he entered his guilty plea. She gave Morris and his attorney time to reconsider the plea. Morris’ attorney asked for no more than 36 months in prison. Morris returned to court Thursday and told McDowell he would stand by his plea agreement. “I do believe you will never find yourself in this position again,” said McDowell. “But you have to get your drinking under con­ trol.” McDowell said that although she under­ stands the wishes of the Breitner family, she also has an obligation to the general public. And. that obligation means keeping people safe and keeping drunk drivers off the road. McDowell said she was still sentencing on the lenient end of the scale with 48 months. The charge could be punishable by as much as 15 years in prison or as little as 36 months, according to state guidelines. Morris has been convicted of drunk driv­ ing previously in 1986, 1989 and 2006. “It’s a very unfortunate situation,” said McDowell. In an earlier court appearance, Morris said he misses his friend every day and wakes up thinking of him every morning. “It’s a life sentence for me already,” he said at that earlier court hearing. Staff Writer A 16-year-old Barry County teen was sen­ tenced May 2 to server 100 to 180 months in prison after pleading guilty to two criminal sexual conduct charges with a mentally or impaired minor child under the age of 13. Five other criminal sexual charges with a minor were dismissed as part of a plea agree­ ment. The teen, who was tried as an adult, hung his head Friday in front of Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell as the charges were read against him and his sen­ tence ordered. “It’ very sad. You’re just a young man. I hope you take the opportunity to address your illness. It is an illness,” said McDowell. In reviewing the case, she said there was compelling reason, she believed, to go above the recommended sentencing guidelines and give the teen even more time in prison than sentencing guidelines recommended. “This is conduct he was charged with before and had sex-offender treatment as a juvenile. Yet, here we are,” said McDowell. The teen reportedly admitted to having sex with a mentally or impaired child under the age of 13 more than 50 times. “You were given a good deal before, and yet, here you are right back,” said McDowell referencing his earlier sentencing in juvenile court. “I can’t even imagine what that was like for the victim.” She noted if scoring for the sentencing accurately reflected what actually transpired in the case, the points toward sentencing guidelines would be “off the charts.” McDowell gave the teen some credit for at least admitting his actions and being honest about what he had done. Assistant prosecuting attorney Chris Elsworth said he would simply let the facts of the case speak for themselves. “There is nothing I can say that is going to make it any worse than what’s stated,” he said. McDowell said she had to take into consid­ eration protection of the victim and possible other potential victims. Delton and Valley golfers bested by Olivet at Medalist Sarah Shipley turned in the day’s best score, but Olivet had the next three best to come out on top at Friday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association Tri on the front nine at Medalist Golf Club Friday. Shipley fired a 40 to lead Delton Kellogg, while the Panthers also got a trio of 48s from Jesse Mishler, Anthony Houtrow and Dreke Lutterbeck to finish with a score of 184. Olivet fired a 175 and Maple Valley a 195 for the day. Keagan Carpenter led the Eagles with a 41, while Justin Kepsel shot a 42, Tyler Masters 43 and Ben Koeske 49. Maple Valley was led by Jordan Denton’s 44.. The Lions also got a 47 from Hunter Hilton, 48 from Rage Sheldon and 56 from Storm Ewing. Delton Kellogg also went 1-1 Thursday in a KVA Tri at the Moors Golf Club. Hackett Catholic Central fired a 178 and Delton Kellogg a 198, both finishing well ahead of Parchment’s 225. Shipley and Hackett’s Evan Brennan each shot a 42 to tie for second on the day. The Irish also got a 41 from Bailey Stephen, then added Nick Jasiak’s 43 and a 52, which was earned by both Henry Hedeman and Jack Jasiak. Mishler and Kenny Gehrman each shot a 51 for Delton Kellogg and Houtrow con­ tributed a 54. Parchment’s top score was a 54 from Charlie Eaton. The previous Friday, April 25, Lutterbeck fired a hole-in-one on the par-3,133-yard sec­ ond hole at the Olde Mille during his team’s conference tri with Pennfield and Schoolcraft. Garage Sale Business Services ('ommunity Notices INDOOR SALE, 1536 N. M & K SERVICES: Property Management specializing in exterior and interior remod­ el, power washing, painting, drywall, trash outs, lawn maintenance and mold re­ moval. Free estimates. Call (269)908-0173. HELP! WE HAVE to many East Street, May 16th~18th, 9am*5pmz Hastings Mead­ ows Apartments Communi­ ty Room, Section #2............... 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To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Mi 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 gogoautoparts,gom OPPORTUNITY 77582776 Driver faces alcoholrelated, concealed weapons charges A 30-year-old Hastings man arrested April 23 is facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, carrying a concealed weapon and transporting open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. A Barry County Sheriff’s deputy reported he was sitting in his fully marked vehicle at the intersection of Meadowview Drive and Midway Drive at about 9:45 p.m. when a vehicle puled into the cul-de-sac, turned around and stopped at the police vehicle. The deputy spoke with the driver asking why he pulled into the cul-de-sac. While talking with the driver, the deputy reportedly noticed an open and mostly empty Jack Daniels bottle in the center con­ sole. He then asked the driver to pull ahead of his patrol car and pull off the road. The deputy also found a six-pack container in the front seat with two bottles left in the container. The deputy suspected the driver was drunk and began sobriety testing. Upon checking the vehicle further, the deputy dis­ covered an open bottle of beer, almost full. He also discovered a fully loaded revolver in the glove box. The driver was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. TKHS student reports theft of cell phone A Thomapple Kellogg High School stu­ dent reported her cell phone taken from her backpack while at school. The incident was reported April 25. The student told sheriff’s deputies she left the classroom to go to the bathroom and when she returned, her phone was missing. Another classmate reported seeing another student take the cell phone from a backpack. After questioning the sus­ pect, officers were eventually able to locate the phone. A report is being sent to the Barry County Prosecuting attorney’s office for review and consideration of charges. Caller reports suspected drunk driver A citizen alerted Barry County Sheriff’s deputies to a possible drunk driver near McKeown Road and M-79 at about 4 a.m. April 26. Sheriff’s deputies were able to locate the driver and followed the vehicle, reportedly seeing the driver swerve in the lane, go over the fog line in the road more than once and nearly go over the center line. Deputies stopped the vehicle on M-37 north of Dowling Road, and after giving the driv­ er sobriety tests at the scene, determined she was intoxicated. A portable Breathalyzer test registered a blood alcohol content of .18 percent. The 29-year-old driver from Grand Ledge was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, second offense, and cited for having open intoxicants in the vehicle. The woman was booked into the Barry County Jail. Decorative antlers taken from yard Deer antlers, used for yard decorations, were stolen from a resident in the 4000 block of South Broadway, Hastings. The owner reported the items missing April 25. He said the deer antlers were wrapped around a wooden pole in his yard for deco­ ration. He told sheriff’s deputies the items were missing sometime between April 23 and April 25. Other items taken from the property included a wooden hunting bow, two muskrat traps, a gas can containing about two gallons of gasoline, and a fishing rod and reel. Probation violation lands Hastings man in jail Hastings Police arrested a man they knew had a restricted driver’s license and was not supposed to drink alcohol as part of his pro­ bation. The 25-year-old Hastings man admitted he had been drinking while play­ ing poker. Police stopped the man about 2:25 a.m. April 21. He was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail on probation violation and for driving in violation of his restricted license. Homeowner reports several items missing Hastings Police are investigating the reported theft of several items from a home in the 1700 block of North East Street. A resident there told police she suspected one of her caretakers may have taken the items. Police are still investigating the complaint. Neighbor calls in suspicious activity A 51-year-old Delton woman reported what she thought was someone breaking into her neighbor’s tool trailer. The woman told sheriff’s deputies she was standing near her garage and could see feet on the other side of the trailer and then saw someone exit from inside the trailer. The owner of the trailer was unable to determine immediately if anything was missing. The incident was reported April 26. Vet determines cat was shot A doctor at Broadway Vet Clinic in Middleville called sheriff’s deputies to the office April 16 after a cat was brought in with a gunshot wound to its leg. The cat’s leg was shattered and had to be amputated because of the gunshot. The cat’s owner said she did not hear or see anything, but found the cat bleeding and hiding. She then brought the animal to the vet clinic. OnStar helps police find missing vehicle OnStar helped police locate a 26-year-old Hastings woman allegedly driving a stolen vehicle on East State Road near Martin Road, Hastings, about 11:15 p.m. Saturday May 3. Michigan State Police were investi­ gating the unauthorized use of the vehicle, and OnStar was reportedly updating troop­ ers on the location of the vehicle. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were able to stop the vehicle as it approached East State Road. Michigan State Police, sheriff’s deputies and, officers from Nashville Police Department worked together in the arrest. The driver reportedly told officers she was allowed to borrow the vehicle and was tak­ ing it back to the owner when she was stopped. The owner requested the vehicle back around 2 p.m. When officers searched the vehicle, they discovered possible chem­ icals and materials used to make metham­ phetamines. The driver was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail on charges of unauthorized drive away of an automobile. Police called to help find woman lost on trail A short walk in the woods turned into a difficult''§ituatldh‘fofa S^-yeaf-bld” Battle : Creek woman who said she simply got turned around and was unable to find her way back. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Hastings Pointe Road and Gun Lake Road about 9 p.m. April 26. The woman’s husband said they had stopped at Hall Lake and were sitting at the shoreline when his wife decided to get out and take a short walk. She said she would be back in about 30 minutes. More than 45 minutes later, the husband became concerned and called her. At that time, she said she was a little turned around but would find her way back. The husband said another 30 minutes went by and he could not reach her on her phone, so he called 911 for help. Deputies were able to make contact on the phone, but the woman told them she did not know where she was or how to get back. It was getting dark and deputies requested a K9 unit to assist with the search. No canine teams were available at the time. Deputies turned on their patrol sirens and air horn, but the woman was not able to hear them. An deputy then went down Grave’s Hill Trail with his siren on and the woman said she could faintly hear the siren and followed it to the deputy. The woman was not hurt and was reunited with her husband. Suspicious situation investigated at Bradford White Sheriff’s deputies were called to Bradford White Corporation around 2:18 a.m. April 14 when a security officer discovered that a lock on a gate at the rear of the building may have been cut. The lock was in an area with ongoing construction. Deputies did not find anything suspicious in the area, and compa­ ny officials said they did not know if any­ thing had been stolen at that time. Driver arrested after leaving scene A 30-year-old Hastings man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail fac­ ing charges of failing to report an accident and transporting an open container of alcohoi in the vehicle. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Charlton Park Road south of M-79 about 2:14 p.m. May 3. They found an unoccupied vehicle in the ditch on its side. Deputies later saw two men walking on Sager Road near Charlton Park Road. After talking with the two men, deputies learned one was the driver of the crashed vehicle. Deputies also found a bottle of whiskey in the vehicle that was about three-quarters empty. The suspect driver was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — Page 13 Lakewood soccer honors long-time varsity coach by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Viking varsity girls’ soccer team made sure head coach Paul Gonzales ran down the line for some high fives at half-time of Thursday’s Capital Area Activities Conference White Division contest with Portland. Lakewood honored seniors Madi Neustifter, McKala Harmon and Brooke Tacey at half-time of the Vikings’ 1-1 draw with the Raiders, then Lakewood and the Lakewood Soccer Club took the time to honor Gonzales who is retiring from coaching after this spring season. “It’s been a fun ride,” said Gonzales, who is a few years from retirement and just started to feel like it is time to step aside from coach­ ing. Gonzales took over as JV girls’ coach at Lakewood in 1999, then a year later took over the varsity boys’ program. In 1999 he made the move to coaching the varsity girls. Helping start the Lakewood Soccer Club meant as much to soccer in the district as any­ thing he did with the varsity teams. “He has been instrumental in helping develop and establish our soccer program,” said Lakewood athletic director Bill Barker. “Programs begin with the next generation. Paul was well aware of that. He started our youth soccer program.” Barker presented Gonzales with a plaque and the Lakewood Soccer Club will also honor Gonzales with a plaque on the side of the building at the varsity field. Over 200 youngsters participated in the Lakewood Soccer Club last year. Gonzales also helped start the Hastings youth soccer program and was an assistant with the Saxon varsity before getting the JV job at Lakewood. “A lot of young girls here with a lot of potential,” Gonzales said. “We’ve got two or three freshman and four or five sophomores, a Briggs trickled a shot under the Raider goal­ keeper to put her team up 1-0 on the windy, wet field. Gonzales credited stoppers Alli Fetterman and Bryeana Littlefield with leading the charge to keep the Raiders out of the Vikings’ defensive end. “They’ve been doing a super job every whole bunch of juniors and three seniors on this team. I think whoever coaches this team next year is going to have a really good team. They have to find a way to get them to where they’re a passing team. We practice, and prac­ tice, and practice and we see splurges of it out here.” The Vikings were solid in the first half Thursday, holding the ball in their offensive side for most of the first 40 minutes. Great scoring chances were few and far between though. Lakewood finally broke through with just over 11 minutes left in the half, as Jennifer the upcoming season. The Panthers were pleased with last year’s turn-out and would love to exceed last year’s attendance. _rTJierevvill>e.ppLzes?;luiich,.fellowship 50/50 raffle and putting string. Contact varsity head coach Steve Miknis to register teams for the event at 269-2751647 or through email at smiknis@dkschools.org. Lion boys get league wins against Rams and Panthers Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ track and field team scored a pair of Kalamazoo Valley Association victories last week, topping Galesburg-Augusta and Pennfield. The Lions knocked off the Pennfield Panthers 75-58 in Battle Creek Tuesday (May 1). Brandon Wilson and Isiah Gam helped the Lions clinch the victory with a pair of victo­ ries each. Wilson took the 1600-meter run in 5 min­ utes 48 seconds, then took the 3200-meter run in 12:03.8. Gam took both the 110-meter high hurdles (21.62 seconds) and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles (53.1). Wilson also teamed with Nicholas Allwardt, Louis Zhang and Dan Langman to win the 3200-meter relay in 10:29.5. Jonah Denton cleared 9 feet to win the pole vault for the Lions in .the field and teammate Cole Decker won the discus with a mark of 125 feet 10 inches. Maple Valley also had Allwardt take the 800-meter run in 2:37.4. The Lions followed that up with a 97.5­ 37.5 win over Galesburg-Augusta’s boys at Maple Valley High School Thursday. A sweep of the relays helped the Lions to the win. The team of Dylan Kennedy, Gunner Tobias, Erin French and Trent Carpenter won the 400-meter relay in 47.4. Garn, Ray Halliwill, Denton and Decker won the 800meter relay in 1:52.7. Allwardt, Langman, Zhang and Dawson Gusey won the 3200-meter relay in 10:53.5 and the team of Carpenter, Allwardt, Grant Adrianson and Kennedy won the 1600-meter relay in 1:52.7. Doug Sears had a big day for the Lions, winning the long jump at 17-5 to go with wins in the 100-meter dash (12.17), the 1 IO­ meter hurdles (18.3) and the 300-meter hur­ dles (47.04). Decker took the shot put at 46-6, Wilson won the high jump at 5-2 and Denton won the pole vault by clearing 8-0. On the track the Lions also had Carpenter win the 200 in 25.06, Tobias win the 400 in 58.20 and Allwardt win the 1600 in 5:40.4. Pennfield topped the Lion ladies in their dual May 1, 81-51. Jadelyn Stewart got a trio of wins for the Lions by clearing 3-9 in the high jump, 8-6 in the pole vault and finishing the 100-meter hurdles in 21.32. Maple Valley also had Hadley Joppie win the long jump with a mark of 13-11 and Olivia Ricketts get a mark of 90-3 in the dis­ cus. Joppie added a winning time of 29.18 sec­ onds in the 200-meter dash. Rams score a pair of wins over the Delton Kellogg girls Galesburg-Augusta took two Kalamazoo Valley Association wins in its doubleheader with the Delton Kellogg varsity softball team Tuesday. The Rams took game one 8-4. Laya Newland had a triple and Carlee Keim a pair of singles to lead the Delton Kellogg attack in the opener. The Panthers also got hits from Libby Parker, Emmalee Wooden and Chelsea Roblye.r. Laya Newland took the loss in the circle for Delton Kellogg, walking four and striking out one. Galesburg-Augusta managed just six hits. ball with ten and a half minutes to play, and Portland’s Alyson Robson was there to knock the loose ball into the net to knot the score. The two teams battled through the final ten minutes and a pair of ten minute overtime sessions without scoring again. Lakewood moved to 0-2-1 in the C A ACWhite this season with the tie. Lakewood’s Karlee Shapley pushes forward with the ball as Portland’s Mackenzie Hoort gives chase during the first half Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Panther basketball plans its annual scramble for June 1 The Delton Kellogg High School boys’ basketball program will host its 2nd Annual Delton Boys Basketball Golf Outing June 1 at Mullenhurst Golf Course. . The, cost is $60 per player to. participate^. in the 4-man scramble which tees off at 8 a.m. It is scheduled to run until 12:30 p.m. The event helps the boys’ basketball program with summer camps as well as attempting to purchase new equipment for game. I know what I’m going to get from those two,” Gonzales said. The slick conditions hurt the Vikings in the second half. Portland picked up its play, led by Ariel and Jenna Davids in the midfield, and created a few more chances on Lakewood keeper Danielle Kosten. ' Kosten had a tough time corralling a wet Newland was also the losing pitcher in game two as the Rams got nine hits and were aided by six walks. Newland struck out two in game two. Natalie Campbell and Roblyer had the two hits for Delton. The Panthers are scheduled to host Kalamazoo Christian for a league double­ header Friday, then travel to Carson City­ Crystal for an invitational Saturday. Delton Kellogg will be home again Tuesday to take on Pennfield in a pair of KVA contests. The Lakewood varsity girls’ soccer team celebrates with head coach Paul Gonzales during half-time of their contest with Portland Thursday. The Vikings and the Lakewood Soccer Club honored the long-time coach who is retiring after this season. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikings can secure league title Monday afternoon Lakewood’s varsity softball team will look to close out a Capital Area Activities Conference White Division championship header Monday. The Vikings improved to 5-1 in the league with a pair of victories at Lansing Catholic Monday afternoon. . Konnor Geiger and Khila Hamilton were each 4-for-4 at the plate as the Vikings scored an 11-5 win in game two against the Cougars. Hamilton scored four runs. Geiger drove in two runs. Olivia Barker was 3-for-5 at the plate with four RBI. Hamilton and Taylor VantLand had one RBI apiece for the Vikings. Emily Barker scored three times. Kennedy Geiger got the win, allowing four earned runs on ten hits and one walk. She struck out two Cougars. Lakewood won game one 6-2 with Kennedy Geiger holding the cougars to four hits and two walks. She struck out three in that victory. Konnor Geiger, Kennedy Geiger, Hamilton and Lauren Hazel had the KonfiofG^lg^r, HaihiOn ’ two singles. The Vikings won a pair of one-run games and were 2-2 overall Saturday at the Wayland Invitational. Lakewood started out the tournament with an 11-10 win over West Ottawa. Lakewood led 11-4 after four innings, but saw the Panthers rally a bit with two runs in the fifth and four in the sixth. Bryonna Barton was 2-for-4 with a double and a triple, finishing with four RBI for the Vikings. Laura Walkington and VantLand had two RBI each. Walkington, Konnor Geiger and Hazel had two hits each and Megan Salazar had three singles. In between their two victories, the Vikings were downed 16-0 by Wayland and 15-0 by Lakeland. Lakewood center fielder Khila Hamilton fires the ball in from the outfield during her team’s contest with Lakeland at the Wayland Invitational Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Bryonna Barton sprints out of the batters’ box after hitting a ground ball to the right side during the second inning against Lakeland Saturday in Wayland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Vikings rallied to close things out with a 5-4 victory over St. Joseph. Kennedy Geiger worked a one-out walk in the bottom of the seventh inning and came home with the help of two St. Joseph errors for the walk-off win. Lakewood had eight hits in the game, all singles. Konnor Geiger was 3-for-4 and Olivia Barker had two hits. Kennedy and Konnor Geiger and Hazel had RBI for the Vikings, who led 4-1 after three innings. St. Joseph tied things up with a three-run third inning surge. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits b �Page 14 — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Bashore wins marathon match at South Christian by Brett Bremer Thornapple Kellogg first singles player Carly Noah hits a backhand return against her opponent at South Christian Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Sports Editor The Trojans are right where they were a year ago. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ tennis team finished off the season of OK Gold Conference matches with a 2-2-1 record as they fell to South Christian 7-1 Monday after­ noon at the South Christian Sports Park. The Trojans had a lot of close matches with the Sailors, and won the closest one of all. It took about three hours for Trojan second sin­ gles player Hannah Bashore to pull out a 3-6, 7-6(6), 7-6(6) victory Bashore not only had to come back from a set down, she was down 3-0 in the third set before rallying. “The girl that (Bashore) played had a backspin, back-hand that was really kind of a weapon for her, and (Bashore) really started to read that in the third set and was able to play defense off that shot a little bit. She just outplayed her from there,” said TK head coach Larry Seger. “Her serves were good, deep and solid. Both players really played a very, very good match.” Carly Noah played a solid match at first singles for TK, losing to one of the OK Gold’s top players 6-1, 6-1. Bethany Budd fell 6-2, 6-4 at third singles and Kari Johnson was downed 6-4, 6-4 at number four. “Both those players did a nice job,” Seger said. “They’re doing a good job of keeping the ball deep now, and keeping the ball on the court longer, and longer and longer. The ral- Trojan fourth singles player Kari Johnson reaches up to hit a high fore­ hand shot against South Christian Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) lies are longer against better teams now.” TK also got solid matches from the first doubles team of Hayley Bashore and Taylor Miller which was downed 6-3, 6-3 and the second doubles team of Michele Lindemulder and Maddy VerHey that fell 6-2, 6-2. Seger said that his doubles teams learned a lot about net play from the Sailors. South Christian got a 6-0, 6-2 win over Rachael Ranes and Amber VanMeter at third doubles and a 6-1, 6-1 win over Abby Wright and Katie Hanshaw at fourth doubles. The Trojans will return to South Christian Saturday for the OK Gold Conference Tournament. TK got its last league win last Wednesday, topping Ottawa Hills 8-0. Noah scored a 6-0, 6-1 at first singles. “She played really good tennis. That girl is not a bad player, and that was a good match for her. She really hit shots up the line, good strong ground strokes and really played very, very smart,” Seger said of Noah. Hannah Bashore won 6-0, 6-0 at second singles, as did each of the Trojans’ top three doubles teams. Johnson won 6-1,6-0 at fourth singles, and Budd took her first set 6-2 before her opponent defaulted the match in the sec­ ond set. The match was the first varsity match for Lindemulder, who was teamed up with VerHey at second doubles. “She was a substitute at two doubles and she did a really nice job,” Seger said. “She looked very good. She filled in and we really didn’t lose a beat there. She really did a nice job at the net and her ground strokes looked pretty good. We can use her just about any place we need her at two, three or four doubles if we have injury problems.” TK was slated to take on Plainwell in a non-Conference dual Wednesday. DK girls the champions at Pennfield Lions Relays Delton Kellogg’s girls won a title and the boys were one point short Friday at the 56th Annual Pennfield Lions Relays. Delton Kellogg’s girls finished the day with 59 points. Allegan was second with 53, followed by Pennfield 36, Parchment 16. It was a good afternoon for Faith Ferris, who was a part of four victories for the Delton Kellogg girls, two on the track and two in the field. Nicole Thompson teamed with Ferris to win the long jump relay with a total distance of 27 feet. Ferris and Isabel Belew won the discus relay with their distance of 140 feet 4 inches. On the track, Ferris, Courtney Sheffer, Casey Jo McManus and Samantha Cleary won the 3200-meter relay for Delton in 11 minutes^^76-seconds and Ferris teamed with Aiden Pursley, Autumn Barstow and Cleary to win the middle distance relay in 8:13.62. Delton Kellogg also had the team of Pursley, Mikayla DuShane, Barstow and Sarah Bassett win the Frosh 400-meter Relay in 59.0. Delton had runner-up finishes in the shot put, the sprint medley relay, the 1600-meter relay and the Co-Ed Lions Memorial and Shuttle Hurdle relays. Allegan edged the Delton Kellogg boys 56­ 55 at the top of the standings in their compe- Delton Kellogg’s Cole Mabie tries to get over the bar during the high jump competi­ tion Friday at the Pennfield Lions Relays. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Jake Reed races towards the finish at the end of the Shuttle Hurdle Relay Friday during the Pennfield Lions Relays. (Photo by Perry Hardin) tition. Parchment was third with 33 points fol­ lowed by Pennfield with 31. Delton Kellogg’s boys won the high jump with Cole Mabie and Zeb Culbert teaming to clear a total height of 10-4. The Delton boys had three wins on the track. Brandon Shephard, Kaleb Pluchinsky, Blake Mast and Gary Egelkraut won the 3200-meter relay in 9:04.97. Mast, Egelkraut and Pluchinsky teamed with Malcolm Rogers to win the Middle Distance Relay in 6:29.52. Egelkraut added a win in the 1600-meter relay with the team that also included Lucas Hansen, Brady Mills and Franklii) James. They finished in 3:37.72. Delton’s boys were second in the pole vault, the Sprint Medley Relay, the Frosh 400-meter Relay, the 600-meter relay as well as the two Co-Ed events. The Delton teams returned to Pennfield Tuesday to score Kalamazoo Valley Association victories. The Delton boys topped the green and gold Panthers 95-38. Delton swept both hurdle races. Jake Reed won the 110-meter high hurdles in 19.79 sec­ onds while teammate Tucker Onderlinde won the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 48.24. Onderlinde and Mast won two individual events each for Delton. Mast took the 1600meter run in 5:23.7 and the 800 in 2:26.8. Onderlinde added a win in the high jump by clearing 5-3. Delton had two other wins in the field thanks to Mills clearing 11-6 in the pole vault and Hansen flying 19-0 in the long jump. Delton Kellogg’s Nicole Thompson lands in the sand during the long jump competi­ tion at the 19th Annual Pennfield Lions Relays Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) James won the 100 in 11.85 and was edged by Egelkraut in the 200. Egelkraut won the 200 in 23.96. Pluchinsky took the 400 for Delton in 56.42. Delton Kellogg’s boys also won the 1600meter relay, the 3200-meter relay and the 400meter relay. TK and GRCC each win once in league doubleheader Delton Kellogg’s Faith Ferris rounds the corner during the 3200-meter relay Friday at the Pennfield Lions Relays. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon softball team scores a lot, gives up a lot of runs A lot of things went right for the Saxons Friday and a lot of things did not. Hastings varsity softball team scored 21 runs, but fell 31-21 in six innings at Battle Creek Lakeview. Shayna Brooks, Alli Taylor, Emily Hayes, Becky Barnard, Katy Delcotto and Anna Ellege all had three hits apiece for the Saxons. Brooks had a pair of singles and a double, and scored runs in each of her first five plate appearances. Taylor and Delcotto had two doubles each. The Saxons led 21-15, but a single by Barnard in the sixth was the last hit for the Saxons while Lakeview kept right on scoring by adding nine runs in the fifth and seven more in the seventh. “It was football weather so we thought we would have a football score,” joked Saxon head coach Dawn Harding Hastings scored some runs and gave up some runs when they returned to OK Gold Conference action this week. South Christian swept its doubleheader with the Saxons Tuesday winning 12-7 and 11- 0. Barnard had a double and two singles in the 12- 7 loss. Ellege and Brooks had a pair of sin­ gles each. The Saxons were no-hit in their 11-0 fiveinning loss to the Sailors. Catholic Central and Hastings split their two games in Grand Rapids Tuesday. Hastings girls won the first game 14-6 and the Cougars took game two 9-5. Barnard had the hot bat again in the Saxon win, going 4-for-5 with a home run, a double and a walk. She scored two runs. Delcotto, Hayes and Jessi O’Keefe had three singles each. McKenzie Teske, Brooks and Clara Peltz had two hits each. Barnard blasted two two-run home runs in the third and fifth innings in her team’s 9-5 loss to the Cougars. A single by Peltz scored Hayes in the first inning of that game for the Saxons’ other run. Thornapple Kellogg and Grand Rapids Catholic Central split a pair of 6-5 ballgames in their OK Gold Conference doubleheader Wednesday in Middleville. Graycen Bailey knocked in the tying run in the bottom of the eighth inning, then Paige Lajcak drilled an RBI single that scored Kristen Kempema to win it for the Trojans. Bailey also got the win in the circle for TK, allowing six hits while striking out two. TK head coach Andy Saldivar said Bailey pitched a great game, and that she got some terrific defensive plays behind her from Kim Webster, Lindsay Thomas, Lajcak and Kempema. Sandra Gerou had another fine hitting per­ formance for TK, with a double and two RBI. Taylor Cross added a hit and an RBI for the Trojans. The Cougars took game two 6-5. “We were not able to capitalize on some running situations,” Saldivar said. The Trojan bats stayed hot though. Gerou was 3-for-4. Alex DiPiazza had two hits and three RBI. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — Page 15 Wooden Bat title goes to Lakeview The Saxons’ Sam Eastman knocks a single through the middle with his wooden bat during his team’s contest with Wyoming at Hastings annual Wooden Bat Tournament Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panther soccer team wins its second conference game The Saxons found runs tough to come by with their wooden bats Saturday. Battle Creek Lakeview took the champi­ onship and the host Saxons were 0-2 at the Hastings varsity baseball team’s 19th Annual Wooden Bat Classic, Michigan’s Original Wooden Bat Tournament. Lakeview topped Wyoming 9-0 for the championship after scoring a 5-3 win over the Saxons in the day’s opening game. Lakeview snapped a 3-3 tie with a pair of runs in the top of the fifth against the Saxons. Hastings struck first in their opener, as Drew White doubled then came home on a ground-out off the bat of Nate Pewoski in the first inning. Lakeview took a 3-1 lead with three runs in the top of the fourth, but the Saxons would battle back to tie the game in the home half of that inning. Jon Wilcox started the rally with a base hit and then scored on a wild pitch. Later in the inning, Mitchell Gee scored on a bases loaded walk by White. Wilcox had three hits in the loss. Wyoming topped the Saxons 6-1 in the day’s final game. ? Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team made it two in a row in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a win over visiting Olivet Wednesday. The Panthers topped the Eagles 2-0 thanks to a pair of goals from Sarah Rendon. Riley Smith assisted on Rendon’s firsthalf goal, and Autumn Russell. assisted on Rendon’s goal in the second half. Hannah Butchbaker earned the shutout in net for Delton, making one save. Delton Kellogg fired 13 shots on the Eagle net at the other end. Things were tougher Friday as the, Panthers hosted Forest Hills Northern. The Huskies topped Delton Kellogg’s girls 6-0. Rachel Engle and Bry Dunston had two goals each to lead FHN. The Huskies also got one goal apiece from Jessie Belsito and Jillian Kolster. Home, on a base hit by Zach McMahon in the top of the third inning for the Saxons’ lone run. Hastings’ Blake Van Diver races in to field the ball during the Saxons’ contest with Wyoming Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood fifth at Wyoming broke a l-l tie with two runs in the fourth inning, then added five more in the fifth. Connor von der Hoff and White added base hits against the Wolves. The Saxons were held to just seven hits on the day. Hits weren’t any easier to come by Tuesday as the Saxons were swept by South Christian in their OK Gold Conference doubleheader. The Sailors took game one 12-0, with von der Hoff and McMahon recording the Saxons’ two hits. CAAC-White meet hosted by Portland Lakewood’s varsity boys’ golf team will get its turn to host the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division for a jamboree at Centennial Acres Thursday. It was a rough day for the Vikings who were fifth in the meet hosted by Portland last Thursday. t, Lansing Catholic took the day’s title with a score of 156. Williamston was second at 166, followed by Portland 182, Corunna 186, Lakewood 188 and Stockbridge 213. Blake Yaeger led the Vikings with a 43, followed by Wade Piercefield 46, Ryan Feasal 49 and Alec Willison and Joe Parks each shot 50. Lansing Catholic’s Avery Nelson and Portland’s Rhet Schrauben each fired a 38 to lead the league on the day. The Cougars’ Niko Voutsaras and Adam Elias and Williamston’s Parker Ottarson each scored a , 39. The Vikings bounced back Monday, top­ ping Lansing Christian at College Fields in Okemos 174-191. Yaeger and Piercefield each shot a 41 to lead the Vikings. “Wade had one trouble hole, but otherwise played some excellent golf today,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. “He had two birdies on the day.” They were followed by Feasal with a 42 and Willison and Parks each with a 50. Mac Clisso started and took the loss on the mound for Hastings. The Sailors then won game two 14-2. Stephen Shaffer, Pewoski and McMahon had hits in the game, with McMahon driving in one run with a double. Clisso would also score a run for the Saxons, reaching on an error and eventually scoring with the help of a wild pitch. Mitchell Gee started for Hastings and took the loss in game two. South takes lead from TK in 2nd half, grabs Gold lead South Christian rallied with two goals in the final 22 minutes to top Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team 2-1 and take the top spot in the OK Gold Conference standings Monday at the South Christian Sports Park. It is the first loss of the season for the Trojan girls who are now 8-1-1 overall and 4­ 1 through the first half of the conference sea­ son. The Trojans struck first, on a comer kick 13:45 into the second half. Freshman Allexus Barnes played a great ball in to Makayla King who put it in the Sailor net. “South is one of the best in the state and I was proud how our girls battled for 80 min­ utes,” said TK head coach Joel Strickland. “The goal by King was a great corner kick. It was Allexus’ first game on varsity and she didn’t act like it. She played great. The good news is that we will get another chance to play them at our place.” Each team had four shots on goal in the contest. South finally got one in the net with 21:31 left to play, on a shot by Jessica Owen. The Sailors then took the lead with 8:08 left when Kaitlin Vanderyacht scored. Aly Miller had two saves in goal for the Trojans. TK scored an 8-0 victory over Ottawa Hills in conference play last Wednesday. Alyvia Thome, Shelbi Shepherd, Kaylin Johnson, Erin Scheidel, Haley Alverson (2), Holly Hall and Megan Replogle scored the goals for TK. but could only muster two hits. We are start­ ing to grow as a team the stretch run could be fun,” said TK head coach Jack Hobert. The Trojans came into that contest having finished as the runner-up at their Thomapple Kellogg Invitational Saturday. Mattawan topped the Trojans 12-11 in the championship game, taking the lead with seven runs in the top of the third inning and then needed a run in the top of the seventh to score the one-run win over the Trojans. TK rallied after falling behind 8-1. “I was glad to see us start hitting the ball but I was very disappointed in our pitching and defense,” said TK Hobert. “You can’t commit seven errors and expect to win ball games.” Iveson was 2-for-4 with a home run. a shots. The Panthers are now 3-6 overall and 2-3 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. They were slated to return to league action last night against Parchment. Delton will be at Allegan Saturday for a game at 10 a.m., then will open the KVA tournament Monday. Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Rendon (left) and Olivet’s Chelsea Meeker battle for possession of the ball during Wednesday’s KVA match in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxons one stroke behind Cougars at Yankee Springs Hastings nearly caught the Cougars Monday. South Christian won its fourth OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season Monday at Yankee Springs Golf Course with a score of 159. Grand Rapids Catholic Central edged Hastings for second place 174-175. Danny Hooten had a great day for the Saxons, shooting a 36. Hastings also got a 44 from Alec Ridderbos, a 46 from Peter Beck and a 49 from Nick Baum. Wayland was fourth in the standings with a 180 followed by TK 182. The Trojans were led by Justin Bergstrom’s 41. TK also got 44s from Mason Lettinga and Andrew Brown and a 53 from Patrie Lajoye. South Christian’s Nick VanderHorst was the day’s top player, shooting a 34. His team­ mate Kade Hoeksema added a 37. Catholic Central didn’t have anyone under 40, but got 41s from Peter Greene and Spencer Wierda. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk 12.org MAY 18 THURSDAY, MAY 8 4:15PM 4:15PM 4:15PM 4:15PM 4:15PM 4:15PM 4:30PM Boys Boys Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls Varsity JV Fresh. MS Varsity MS Fresh. Baseball Baseball Baseball Track Softball Track Softball S. Christian HS Single S. Christian HS Single Unity Christian HS Hopkins HS Saranac HS (DH) Hopkins HS Grandville HS A H A H A H H FRIDAY, MAY 9 Trojans win pitchers' duel at GRCC Thomapple Kellogg’s Dalton Phillips won the pitchers’ duel with Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Jordan Stickler Monday. Phillips gave up just a single in the first inning and an unearned run in the fifth in the Trojans’ 2-1 victory in Grand Rapids. He struck out eight and didn’t walk a batter. Stickler struck out ten, but also walked three and hit a. batter. TK had just two hits, singles by Phillips and Jake Benjamin. Garrett Harris was hit by a pitch and came home on Benjamin’s single to put TK in front for good in the top of the sixth. Nate Graham and Nick Iveson walked to start the third inning, with Graham eventually working his way around the bases with the help of a Cougar error. “At the plate, our hitters grinded out at bats Delton Kellogg’s Kanoe Chaffee turns towards the middle of the field as Olivet’s Kayti Case gives chase during Wednesday’s KVA contest in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) triple and three RBI and three runs scored to pace the TK offense. Phillips was 3-for-5 with three RBI and scored two runs. TK had ten hits, including a single and a triple by Harris. Harris had two RBI. AJ Nye, Donald Lenard and Connor Collier each had an RBI for TK as well. TK started the day with a 2-0 victory over Harper Creek. The Trojans scored twice in the bottom of the first inning and Lenard held the Beavers to three hits in seven innings. He struck out five and walked two. TK had just three hits too, singles by Chris McDaniel, Nye and Harris. 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Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 Toll Free: 800-596-1005 Contact us on the web @ www.hoc-mi.com «i �Page 16 — Thursday, May 8, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 1 Saxon boys drop a close one, girls top Wayland Wayland’s varsity boys’ track and field team held onto its spot atop the OK Gold Conference standings by edging the Hastings boys 73-64 inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Tuesday. Wins in all four relay races powered the Wildcat boys to the victory in Hastings. The Hastings girls won all four relays in their dual with the Wildcats, and 14 of the 17 events overall, as they won 108-28. Maddie Solmesr was a part of two of those winning relay teams for the Saxons and took the 100-meter dash in 12.98 seconds and the 200-meter dash in 27.35 seconds. Solmes teamed with Brieanna Arens, Abby Czinder and Erin Goggins to win the 800- meter relay in 1:53.75 and with Grace Bosma, Goggins and Rachel Rimer for a winning time of 4:26.46 in the 1600-meter relay. Hastings also had the team of Bosma, Trista Straube, Rimer and Kathrine Weinbrecht win the 3200-meter relay in 10:34.60 and the team of Lynlee Cotton, Arens, Brie Sheldon and Czinder win the 400meter relay in 54.32. In the distance races, Hastings had Grace Bosma take the 800 in 2:31.71, Straube the 1600 in 5:44.08 and Kayleigh Collins the 3200 in 13:40.00. Sheldon added a win for the Saxons in the 100-meter hurdles with her time of 17.67. The Saxon team had four different girls win The Saxons’ Miguel Arjona gets out to the early lead in the 110-meter high hurdles during his team’s OK Gold Conference dual with Wayland inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Tuesday. (Photo by Dan Goggins) The Saxons’ Rachel Rimer (right) gets the baton into the hand of teammate Erin Goggins during the 1600-meter relay Tuesday against Wayland. (Photo by Dan Goggins) field events. Emily Westers cleared 4 feet 10 inches in the high jump, Erin Goggins 8-6 in the pole vault, Annika Ganji flew 14-3 in the long jump, and Kaylie Lumbert had a throw of 85-10 to win the discus. The Saxon boys scored more than a quarter of their points with sweeps of the two hurdle races Tuesday. Drew Engle won both, taking the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.78 and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 42.11. Jake Dalman was third in each race, with Miguel Arjona second in the 110s and Jacob Wilgus the runner-up in the 300 hurdles. The Saxon boys won all three jumps. Caleb Engle cleared 5-10 to win the high jump. Carson Williams flew 19-3.5 to win the long jump. Jason Slaughter cleared the bar at 12-0 to win the pole vault, with Arjona also clear­ ing 12-0 to place second. The Saxon team also had Chance Miller win the 800 in 2:07.93 and the 1600-meter run in 4:48.90. Mike Miklusciak won the 100-meter dash and the 200 for the Wildcats, while teammate Jack Phillips took both the shot put and the discus. The OK Gold Conference Meet is Saturday at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Lakewood earns split with Cougars The Vikings bounced back well Monday. Lakewood’s varsity baseball team split its doubleheader at Lansing Catholic Monday, taking game two 6-3 after an 8-5 eight-inning loss in game one. Lakewood rallied from aS-CT deficit in the opener to tie the game with three runs in the top of the fourth and two more in the top of the fifth. But the Cougars came up with the big hit when they needed it in the bottom of the eighth to score an 8-5 win.. “Tough one to lose when the kids battled back the way they did,” Lakewood head coach Denny Frost said of the opener. “You can always look at the one play at the end of the game and say that cost you the game, but it is the plays that lead up to that situation that ultimately determines the game. “We were excited to play LCC. It was a big game for league standings, and it is a team that has had our number over the years. We made some mistakes early that we have not been making and we dug a hole getting down 5-0. In the past we may have put our heads down and gave up, but we settled down and started to make plays and put some pressure on them to get back into the game.” . Connor Hansbarger led the Lakewood comeback, going 3-for-4 with three RBI. Kaleb Makely had a pair of singles. Brady Forman and Kameron Comer each had a dou­ ble and an RBI. ’’From the fourth inning on we had better swings and were aggressive on the basepaths to put the pressure back on them,” Frost said. “Brian Young did a great job of coming in to pitch in the fourth and gave us five strong innings. In the end, you tip you cap to their kid (Austin Krause) for coming up with the big hit when he needed to. We had some opportunities to move runs up but just could- Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads n’t get the big hit.” Krause led the Cougars with a double, a home run and three RBI. Young took the loss. He struck out three and walked five while giving up four hits. Nate Wolfe got the win for the Cougars, pitching the final four innings in relief. He struck out one and allowed three hits without allowing a run. The Vikings scored four runs in the top of the fourth inning of game two and never trailed in there 6-3 win. Makely was 2-for-3 at the plate with two RBI. Hansbarger was also 2-for-3 with an RBI. Dylan Kemp went 2-for-4. Alex Caudy had a double, an RBI and scored two runs. Caudy was solid on the mound to get the complete game victory, striking out one and walking two. The Cougars had four hits, and only two of their three runs were earned. “We could have easily rolled over after a tough loss, but the kids stepped up to the chal­ lenge,” Frost said. “Alex kept us in the game early until the bats woke up and then he car­ ried it to the end. ” Riley Creamer took the loss for the Cougars. Lakewood had eight hits off Creamer. “We put the ball in play and put a lot of pressure on them defensively and took advan­ tage of our scoring opportunities,” said Frost. “Dylan Kemp had a busy night in the outfield and did a nice job of tracking down some tough fly balls. We made some mistakes, but we made the plays when they really counted to secure the win. This win keeps us in the top half of the league where we feel we belong. TK boys and girls both will chase 0-K Gold titles Saturday The Trojans will be looking to hoist some hardware at home Saturday. Thortiapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams each scored victo­ ries over South Christian Tuesday in Middleville. TK’s girls finished off the season of league duals with a perfect 5-0 record by topping the Sailors 75-62. TK’s boys improved to 4-1 in the league with their 90-47 victory. Fiona Shea and Melissa Winchester each won a pair of individual events to lead the TK ladies, then fished off the evening by teaming with Brittany Blair and Taylor Ward to win the 1600-meter relay in 4 minutes 11.55 sec­ onds. Shea won the 100-meter dash in 12.55 sec­ onds and the 200-meter dash in 26.11. Autumn Zwyghuizen also scored for TK in both those sprints, and helped TK to wins in both the sprint relays. Zwyghuizen, Blair, Morgan McNutt and Ward won the 800-meter relay in 1:52.30 and the team of Zwyghuizen, Blair, Brandi Weslow and Ward won the 400meter relay in 53.34. Weslow tacked on a win in the 300-meter low hurdles as well, finishing in 50.20. Winchester won the 800-meter run for TK in 2:31.48 and the 1600 in 5:29.27. Marissa DeLoof won the discus for TK with a mark of 105 feet and Krista Dollaway took the pole vault for TK by clearing 8 feet. Caleb Sabri was a part of four victories to lead the TK boys. He took the 100 in 11.46, the 200 in 23.93, teamed with Brandon Dollaway, Hunter Meyerink and Matt Miller to win the 800-meter relay in 1:35.11 and with Miller, Levi Ryfiak and Cody Velthouse to win the 400-meter relay in 47.18. TK’s boys won three relays, with Tom Williamson, Luke Noah, Troy Boonstra and Wyatt Deluuew winnihg the 3200-meter relay in 10:01.58. David Walter took a trio of individual races for the Trojans, winning the 800 in 2:07.52, the 1600 in 4:49.49 and the 3200 in 10:49.99. Meyerink won the 110-meter high hurdles for the Trojans in 16.52 and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 40.65. TK had two wins in the field. Kyle Kraus took the pole vault by clearing 10-0. Devon Sloan won the discus with a mark of 121-9.5. The Saxons’ Kaety Teunessen clears the ball away before a Wayland attacker can get to her Monday evening in Hastings. (Photo by Dan Goggins) Wayland girls score 3-0 win over the Saxons Hastings varsity girls’ soccer team finished the first half of the OK Gold Conference sea­ son with a 1-4 record Monday. Wayland topped the host Saxons 3-0 inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field, taking the lead in the first half and then scoring two sec­ ond-half goals. Autumn Ackles and Autumn Demott com­ bined to make 12 saves in net for the Saxons. Hastings was scheduled to return to league action Wednesday against Ottawa Hills. The Saxons topped the Bengals in their first JIRIN U I IM THF I. II PI wJI L ELFANIIPI all M U ■ Ehi THE STATE OF MICHIGAN MERCURY COLLECTION PROJECT IS PROVIDING FREE MERCURY COLLECTION SERVICES TO MICHIGAN RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES CALL 877-960-2025 OR EMAIL MERCURYBUCKET@EQONLINE.COM TO REQUEST YOUR FREE BUCKET TODAY! ORVISITFACEBOOK.COM/MERCURYMICHIGAN Q Hastings’Ashley Potter leaps up to get her head on the ball in the midfield during her team’s OK Gold Conference contest with visiting Wayland Monday. (Photo by Dan Goggins) match-up to score their first league win. The Saxons are back in action Friday at home against Northview. Hastings went 1-2 at the Hanover-Horton tournament Saturday, scoring a victory over host Hanover-Horton. Coldwater and Brooklyn Columbia Central both topped the Saxons on the day. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-05-15.pdf 6edf7d6e5b0d7ce994bf183e90c8503b PDF Text Text Instability stalls Delton superintendent search Free speech not free when it’s harmful TK teams win Gold track & field titles See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 14 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 ******xJr******^****:*r******Q^^_p^-p 003 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 Thursday, May 15, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 20 PRICE .750 City council hastens purchase of Moose Lodge Residents can drive to boost HHS Hastings High School has teamed up with Wayland Chrysler for a test drive fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in the high school parking lot, 520 W. South St., Hastings. All licensed drivers 18 and older are invited to participate in the event, which will have no cost and no sales pressure. For a brief test drive in a new Dodge, participants earn $20 cash reward for the school. The money will benefit the fol­ lowing school organizations: athletic boosters, band boosters, Bully Prevention Group, class of 2014, FFA and PTO. In addition, eagh participant will be entered into a national giveaway for $45,000 toward an eligible Chrysler Group vehicle. Reception May 19 for Hastings school retirees The Hastings Area School _ System Board of Education will honor teachers and staff retiring at the end of the current school year at a retirement reception at 6 p.m. Monday, May 19, in the multi-pur­ pose room of Hastings Middle School, 2342 W. Grand St. prior to the next regu­ lar meeting of the board which will begin at 7 p.m. Retirements include Susan Allen, Central special education teacher, 29 years; Daniel Benningfield, Southeastern fifth grade teacher/18 years; Mickey Cousino, middle school food service, nine years; Philip Cousino, Northeastern crossing guard, 11.25 years; Gary Ivinskas, high school special education teacher, 27 years; Stanley Kirkendall, middle school social studies teacher, 29 years; Jan Lawson, Star third grade teacher, 28 years; Frankie McCabe, Northeastern building secretary, 28 years; Timothy Neason, middle school science teacher, 28 years; Merete Powers, Star first grade teacher, 29 years; Vickie Sleevi, high school Spanish teacher; 19 years; William Wetzel, sub­ stitute bus driver, 33 years; Todd Willard, Northeastern third grade teacher, 21 years. Child advocate to speak at May 20 breakfast Lori Antkoviak, a lifelong champion of children and the executive director of the Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center, will be the keynote speaker at the Tuesday, May 20, community breakfast sponsored by the Family Support Center of Barry County, Foster Care Department of Human Services, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Kids, Great Start Coalition, and Kinship Care Commission on Aging. The free quarterly breakfast will be on the lower level of the first United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., in Hastings from 8 to 9 a.m. Antkoviak will be speaking on the effects of trauma on children, the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study and the update to the Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center satellite office in Hastings. Those who plan to attend are asked to call 269-945-KIDZ (945-5439). See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Rather than lose an opportunity to develop additional municipal parking north of the downtown business district, the Hastings City Council has decided not to wait until July to assume ownership of Hastings Moose Lodge 628. . In January, the city purchased the lodge, which was in foreclosure, at a sheriff’s auc­ tion for $59,721. The original sale agreement allowed the lodge six months to find a buyer willing to pay the asking price of $247,500 before the deal became final in July. Monday evening, during its regular meeting, the Hastings City Council, with trustees Don Bowers and Barry Wood absent, unanimous­ ly approved an agreement to purchase the redemption rights from the lodge for an addi­ tional $10,000 and assume immediate owner­ ship. According to Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield, it makes sense for the city to pro­ ceed with the purchase now rather than wait­ ing for the six months to assume ownership for the term of redemption to expire. See MOOSE LODGE, page 3 The City of Hastings is taking measures to expedite the purchase of the Hastings Moose Lodge, located at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Apple Street. The city plans to tear down the one-story addition on the back of the building to create addi­ tional municipal parking and find a tenant or purchaser for the original building, which fronts Michigan. In lieu’ goes out on high Tonight’s planning meeting in Hope Township postponed note at county board by Doug VanderLaan Editor With all the mayhem and political misad­ ventures at meetings like their last one Tuesday, it may be a good thing that every member of the Barry County Board of Commissioners is covered under an insurance policy. < That is actually what kicked off Tuesday’s donnybrook when the board defeated, on . a 4­ 3 vote, a pay adjustment that would have increased the amount that three commission­ ers who elect not to receive the county-issued health insurance take “in lieu of’ county cov­ erage. That concept was explained at last week’s committee-of-the-whole meeting by County Administrator Michael Brown who pointed out that elected officials who can receive health insurance from another source — through Medicare, if eligible, or through a spouse’s emplbyer — save the county a sub­ stantial health premium by not enrolling in the county-paid program. To encourage individu­ als to follow that route, the county provides an “incentive” payment equal to 15 percent of the commissioner’s health premium. Three of seven county commissioners take the payment in lieu of the county-provided program. The rub comes in that, because “in lieu of’ payments are made on the county’s bi-weekly payment system and county com- missioners are paid on a monthly basis, the three affected commissioners are receiving only half of the full “in lieu of’ payment for which they are eligible. “I’m the one who kind of started this because of the disparity,” Commissioner Jon Smelker said Tuesday before the official vote, “but it is a cost increase, and that does not really solve the problem. That’s why I will vote 4No.’” Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg shared Smelker’s sentiment but added that his reluc­ tance on the issue came more from changing the monthly commissioner pay structure to bi-weekly to accommodate the three commis­ sioners receiving the “in lieu of’ payment. “If we’re going to look at this, we should look at our whole salary structure,” voiced Stolsonburg. “It’s been four years since we’ve reviewed this. I voted 4No’ last week on this because I think we should just change the “in lieu of’ payment amount, but all we’re doing (in changing the payment schedule) is just making more work for administration.” That sounded the ringside bell for Commissioner Jim DeYoung who maintained that Stolsonburg was viewing the proposal from the wrong perspective. “This is not more work, it’s to correct a past error,” said DeYoung of the proposed payment See COUNTY BOARD, pg. 3 by Doug VanderLaan Editor Reasons for the postponement of a regu­ larly scheduled Hope Township Commission Planning Commission meeting to have taken place this evening, May 15, went beyond the ongoing and dissonant dis­ cussion over “mud bogging” in the town­ ship, according to Supervisor Mark Feldpausch. , “The planning commission is being very diligent in their study of a zoning text amendment that would address all outdoor activities,” said Feldpausch during a phone conversation Wednesday afternoon. “They have been meeting for several months on this issue, and they may have needed more information or citizen input.” Feldpausch was clear in explaining that, though he appoints members to the planning commission, he remains an arm’s length away from its deliberations and the issues with which it deals. He did acknowledge that he was approached last October by mud bog proponents who inquired about the process through which they could promote an event. At that point, Township officials realized there were no existing guidelines for outdoor activities and immediately charged the plan­ ning commission with formulating an ordi­ nance to address any event held on private property that could involve a large number of people ind might impact neighbors. “I reminded people at Monday’s [town­ ship board] meeting that the planning com­ mission is intent on addressing all outdoor activities,” said Feldpausch.44At some point, they’ll deliver a report and recommendation to the township board, but the public is mov­ ing faster than the commission or the board at this point.” So much faster, said Feldpausch, that he is well aware that the Wall Lake Association has already retained legal counsel to address mud bogging in its area. Correspondence between those attorneys and the planning commission has already occurred, and the lake association’s attorney even attended Monday’s meeting. In a copy of email correspondence from attorney Catherine P. Kaufman of the Kalamazoo firm Bauckham, Sparks, Lohrstorfer, Thail and Seeber PC, made available to the Banner, Kaufman informed Barry Township Supervisor Wes Kahler and Trustee Jim Alden of the Hope Township Planning Commission’s cancellation. “I’ve consulted with Hope Township and it appears that a copy of the proposed zoning ordinance was not available for public review during the times stated on the See MUD BOGGING, page 3 Hastings crews, street chosen for safety public service announcement by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Tuesday morning, a crew from a Michigan­ based production company and six members of the Consumers Energy’s Hastings Grass Roots Safety Team were on Railroad Street on the city’s southeast side to film a portion of a public service announcement to raise aware­ ness about the importance of keeping road­ side workers safe. The PSA will air on television stations across Lower Michigan between Memorial Day and the end of 2014 to promote the importance of “Slow Down and Go Around” when it comes to workers along the roadside. Michigan law requires motorists to slow down and cautiously move around work zones where amber lights are flashing or signs are posted. “Unfortunately, this is not always done,” said Roger Morgenstern, Consumers Energy senior public information director. “Jeff Creel, a Consumers Energy employee was killed near Bronson in 2012 when he was struck by a car while working alongside the road.” Morgenstern said Hastings safety team members — Derrick Rosenberger, Pete Adrianson, Patty Myers, Scott Herrington, John Castelein, Cory Robinett and fellow employees Keith Windes and Luke Warner were chosen to appear in the PSA because they have been so active in promoting safety awareness. “The Hastings group has been especially involved corporately,” said Morgenstern, adding that members of the Hastings Grass Roots Safety Team have been pushing for greater awareness of this statewide safety concern, including providing testimony before the Michigan House of Representatives in December. “It only made sense to come to Hastings to film part of the PSA because these men and women have worked hard to get the word out.” Rosenberger, a customer service specialist, said the Hastings Grass Roots Safety Team started about two years ago. “People don’t always realize that the same A Michigan based production company film a portion of a public services announce­ ment on Railroad Street in Hastings using crew members from Consumers’ Hastings Service Center. law that requires you to slow down and make room for police vehicles also applies to utility and other workers on the side of the road,” said Rosenberger. “This issue came to the forefront for us when Keith Windes read about a law in Tennessee regarding worker safety. See PUBLIC SERVICE, page 2 �Page 2 — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — The Hastings Banner NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Parents of Puzzles hosting autism safety program Parents of Puzzles, a local group dedicat­ ed to supporting families and individuals dealing with autism and increasing autism awareness, is presenting an opportunity for everyone in the community to learn about autism safety. Scott Schuelke, a retired police sergeant from Lansing and Autism Alliance of Michigan autism safety specialist, will be in Hastings the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20, to speak to local police, emergency medical technicians and firefighters about autism safety. “This will increase understanding of autistic behavior, safety risks and other special needs in the community,” said POP organizer Sabrina Pummill. “This will also help launch a safety plan and community outreach strategies to increase autism awareness and safety.” In the evening, everyone is welcome to attend a community presentation by Schuelke from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barry County Enrichment Center. Those who wish to attend are asked to RSVP by emailing April Ludtke, ludtkeapril@gmail.com, or Pummill, shroomspores@hotmail.com, or calling 269-948-8939. Parks and rec board seeks public input Members of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Board have created a short online survey to gather input from Barry County residents on their interest in desig­ nating Barry County parks as tobacco-free. The survey, which only takes a few min­ utes to complete, can be accessed on the county’s parks and recreation homepage, barrycounty.org/depts/parks-and-recreation. The survey can be accessed directly at http://survey.constantcontact. com/sur­ vey/a07e947tkythtbk04f7/start. Parks and recreation board members are asking area people to express their opin­ ions by filling out the short survey. The survey results will be shared with park board members and county commissioners as the group evaluates whether McKeown Bridge Park’s rules ordinance should be changed to make the park a tobacco-free area. For more information, or questions, email Michelle Skedgell, skedgellm @ cedarcreekinstitute .org. Dog Park supporters plan fundraiser Supporters of the Hastings dog park will I host a fundraiser, Dining for the Dogs, Saturday, May 17, at Seasonal Grille on State Street in downtown Hastings. Anne’s celebrating sweet, healthy 16th Anne’s Health Foods in downtown will celebrate its sweet 16th birthday party Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local vendors, such as Schoolhouse Honey and nodding Thistle Farm, will be on site to help celebrate natural foods. In 1998, when the business started, owner Anne Ellis said it wasn’t easy to find packaged foods with easy-to-pronounce ingredients or organic vegetables. “Stores like ours paved the way for organics in the general supermarket,” said Ellis, adding that she and her employees provide one-on-one advice to customers. “All of us truly love food, community and our planet.” The store’s celebration will include food demonstrations, samples, as well as 16 per­ cent savings and double dollars on the Healthy Habits card. Anne’s Health Foods is at 103 W. State St., in downtown Hastings. Call 269-945­ 0875 for more information. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Instability cited in Delton’s decision to scrap superintendent search by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg school board faced a difficult challenge last week when doing interviews for its superintendent position to be vacated with the retirement of Paul Blacken. Starting with four candidates and not being able to make a selection, the board faced the difficult decision as to whether to pursue fur­ ther candidates or to install a temporary superintendent until which time the district feels confident bringing onboard someone unfamiliar with the challenges the district is facing. The two remaining candidates vying for the position withdrew their application during the interview process, leaving the board no other candidates from which to choose. The candi­ dates withdrew their application, based partly on what search consultant Gary Rider, of Michigan Leadership Institute, described as, “the depths of the district’s financial situa­ tion.” The board has negotiated an agreement with former Hastings superintendent Carl Schoessel to serve as the interim superintend­ ent as the board deals with the difficult finan­ cial decisions facing the district. “The thing that scared a couple people off was when they got into depths of the district’s financial situation,” said Rider, referencing the withdrawal of the two finalist candidates. “The district has only $7,900 in fund equity and it also has a very large deficit that it’s going to be facing next year. “With the exception of large school dis­ tricts, there’s just not going to be a lot of peo­ ple with experience in making the cuts that will need to be made,” explained Rider of the choice by the board to go with an seasoned interim superintendent. Rider, who used a similar interim solution during a search for the Covert Public Schools, said that’s the wisdom in retaining an interim candidate like Schoessel who served more than 20 years with the Hastings Area School System. “For me, my natural inclination in situa­ tions like this is a veteran who comes with a tremendous amount of trust,” said Rider, who pointed out that the depth of the Delton finan­ cial challenge and how the board needs to address it was beyond his purview as the search consultant. “What needs to happen is that those deci­ sions be made prior to Carl stepping in the door. Once the board makes those decisions, then you need an experienced superintendent to navigate specific issues with a good plan,” said Rider. Blacken, outgoing superintendent, when asked his take on the situation, offered, “There are good people in place here at Delton Kellogg Schools. We are not in a deficit situation at this time, but budget wise, we have to do what we can to stay above the line. We are playing real close to the break even mark, with the district facing cuts again for the 2014-15 school year. The June board meeting will reveal more on these budget concessions. “I am confident the board will make the best of the situation and figure it out.” WMU athletics director to speak at Athena luncheon The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will host Kathy Beauregard, director of ath­ letics at Western Michigan University, as the keynote presenter at the Athena Leadership Luncheon Thursday, May 22, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Pennock Conference Center on West Green Street, Hastings. While the program is entitled, “Being a Successful Woman in a Male-Dominated Field,” the motivational program is open to both women and men of all ages since it pro­ vides insight to the drive and dedication nec­ essary to succeed in any competitive leader­ ship role, said Valerie Byrnes, chamber direc­ tor. Beauregard is one of only three female uni­ versity athletic directors and is the longestserving athletic director in the Mid-American conference. This opportunity offered in Barry County is thanks to/^onnectivity through Don, Nan and Deb Button, owners of Hodges Jewelry and Gifts in Hastings and parents and sister, respectively, of Beauregard. Entrepreneurs, business and community lead­ ers, students, alumni and fans of WMU ath­ letics are encouraged to hear her presentation. A native of Kalamazoo, Beauregard gradu­ ated from Loy Norrix High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from Hope College and a master’s degree from WMU. She has been active with the American Cancer Society, Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Glowing Embers Girl Scouts Council and the Boys and Girls Club, among others. In addi­ tion, in recognition of her leadership, she has been honored with numerous awards, includ­ ing the Hope College Distinguished Alumni Award, the YWCA Woman of Achievement Award, the NACDA Athletic Director of the Year Award and the Athena Leadership Award ✓presented by the Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce. As an honored Athena Award recipient, Byrnes said Beauregard demonstrates the eight principles of Athena leadership through daily application in her high energy, highdemand position at WMU. The eight princi­ ples are to live authentically, learn constantly, advocate fiercely, act courageously, foster collaboration, build relationships, give back and celebrate joyfully. The Barry County Chamber of Commerce honors Athena leaders each year through a nomination process. Nominations will be accepted beginning in June through mid­ November and forms can be obtained through the chamber of commerce. The luncheon is open to the public and tick­ ets are $25 per person with a student rate of $15 per student. RSVPs are required and can be made by calling the chamber, 269/945­ 2454, or emailing info@mibarry.com. Lunch is included in the price of the ticket. PUBLIC SERVICE, continued from page Retirement Reception for Hastings Area Schools Employees The Hastings Area School’s Board of Education is sponsoring a recep­ tion honoring those staff members who retired earlier this school year, or who will be leaving the Hastings Area School System at the end of this school year. The reception is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19th in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 West Grand Street. We took it on as a project, and, while we were working on it, Jeff Creel was killed when a car didn’t slow down. It was a catalyst for us to keep going and get the word out.” The Hastings Grass Roots Safety Team members simulated a job site and how motorists are to drive around them safely, said Morgenstern who was recruited by the film crew to be the driver. The same rules apply whenever motorists see flashing amber lights — slow down and be cautious whether it is Consumers Energy, department of public services, cable compa­ nies, garbage haulers or road construction. “A lot of motorists see the flashing amber lights and think they need to speed up and get around and out of the way of roadside work­ ers. We want to protect the public and the workers by letting motorists know that they should slow down and take. caution,” said Rosenberger. “There could be a power line down, a hole in the road or a gas leak. If you see flashing lights, slow down — we’re there for a reason.” Other scenes for the PSA will be shot in Lansing, where members of the Hastings The presentation of certificates honoring those who are retiring will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please join us as we honor the many years of service these individuals have given to the Hastings Area School System. PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES BASEMENT WATERPROOFING As of this time the retirees who will be honored are: Administration: • Benningfield, Daniel • Geerlings, Todd 18 years of service I. 5 years of service • Ivinskas, Gary Crossing Guard: • Kirkendall, Stanley I1. 25 years of service Food Service: • Lawson, Jan • Cousino, Mickey 9 years of service • Schlachter, Karen 28 years of service • Powers, Merete • Stockham, Stanley • Sleevi,Vickie • Thayer, Geraldine 17 years of service Secretary: • McCabe, Frankie 24 years of service Teachers: • Allen, Susan 29 years of service 300+ LOTS SELLING Tuesday, may 20th & Thursday, may 22nd Late Mode!Sprayers, Farm Equipment& More! www.delpeterson.com 28 years of service 24.75 years of service Maintenance: 16.25 years of service Paraprofessional: | UPCOMING ONLINE EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS | 29 years of service • Neason, Timothy | ° 800-492-9090 __________________________77586811 29 years of service 19 years of service • Willard, R. Todd 21 years of service Transportation: • Eaton, Robert 8.5 years of service • Wetzel, William 33 years of service W 77586895 27 years of service • Cousino, Philip team will be among Consumers Energy and other roadside workers taking part in an awareness day at the Capitol building Thursday, May 22, before Memorial Day, which Morgenstern said is the unofficial start of the busy summer driving season. The PSA will be distributed to television stations by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters who will send it to television stations throughout the Lower Peninsula including Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Lansing. Holland Holland is looking to hire regional drivers for its Grand Rapids, Ml Terminal. Drivers must be 21 yrs old, having a -C- ' tm CDLA w/ hazmat & tanker w/1 yr or 50k miles experience. Dock must be 18 yrs old. Company paid health insurance for § full time drivers after probation. S Apply online: www.hollandregional.com/careers EEO/AAE. Minorities/Females/Persons with Disabilities/Protected Veterans Call Scott 517-290-5556 877-448-1548 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS/ MOLD REMEDIATION Quick Note of Thanks Just a quick note of thanks to the City of Hastings, the City Council, City employees, Hastings residents, and all those that live, work and visit in the City. I have enjoyed serving for the past 33 1/2 years with those that make this a great City. People are the magic that make a City memorable. Those involved citizens who work and volunteer for the City all have something to be proud of. Hastings is strong and looking into the future while preserving and treasuring its rich heritage. I can only predict that things will continue to grow and prosper here in Hastings and the surrounding community.Thank you for all of your years of support for our great community. Jerry Sarver Hastings Police Chief (ret.) 07654482 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — Page 3 COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1 - MOOSE LODGE, continued from page 1 cycle change. “You’re taking a given amount Contract with Blue Cross-Blue Shield allow­ [of payment owed] and spreading it over a dif­ ing for negotiated discounts on medical serv­ ferent time period. This was an oversight on ices. • Approved the reappointment of Norman the administration’s part. I don’t see why peo­ ple not taking the insurance should get any Francis and the appointment of Marlin Walters to three-year citizen-at-large posi­ less in what they’re owed.” DeYoung continued to press on tions on the Barry County Community Health Stolsonburg’s willingness to take county-paid Authority Board. • Received the Community Action report health insurance but unwillingness to provide equity to the three commissioners who opt for from Michelle Williamson, CEO, who reviewed the agency’s work in early child­ the “in lieu of’ option. “I know you’re talking over my head hood education and with senior citizens in because you think I’m stupid,” shot Barry, Branch and Calhoun counties. • Retained Medema Auctions to sell two Stolsonburg at DeYoung, a remark immedi­ ately followed by Chair Joyce Snow’s, vehicles from the county fleet, both 2002 Ford Crown Victorias. “Okay, that’s enough.” • Authorized the chair to sign a letter sup­ It wasn’t enough for Stolsonburg who per­ sisted in asking why the correction — which porting the realignment of Barry County to he pointed out would “add another $1,200 to the Kent/Allegan Michigan Works program the salary of commissioners who don’t even from the Barry/Branch/Calhoun workforce take the insurance” — had to be made at the development region. • Received an updated report and overview present time. “We’re going to talk about per-diem pay­ from Executive Director Peter TerLouw of ments another time, then we’ll talk about the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy. mileage payments another day,” said TerLouw told commissioners of his organiza­ Stolsonburg. “Now we’re talking about insur­ tion’s mission to conserve the scenic and eco­ ance payments which won’t even take effect logically important landscapes that give Southwest Michigan its natural character. A until Jan. 1. Why not do all of this at once?” Every commissioner weighed in during the key focus of TerLouw’s presentation was the discussion, even an exasperated Howard importance of land conservation activities in “Hoot” Gibson who, after pointing out the the Barry State Game Area. One-third of the tremendous savings in commissioners not 12,000 acres in Southwest Michigan being taking the county-issued insurance, landed an protected by the conservancy is in Barry County. even bigger haymaker. • Approved the 2015 budget calendar con­ “Why not do away with insurance alto­ gether?” suggested Gibson, which brought taining a schedule leading to a target adoption date of next year’s budget by Oct. 31. Snow into the center of the fray. • Approved the retention of the Tegrit “Well, maybe all public employees should­ n’t get insurance, including teachers,” coun­ Group, Livonia actuarial consultants, to com­ tered Snow. “I don’t think that would go over plete the Dec. 31, 2012, actuarial valuation of post-employment benefits. very well, would it?” • Approved a budget amendment making The cost of a full-time health insurance program for part-time commissioners did not projected expenditure and revenue changes in go over very well with one citizen who the building rehabilitation fund, airport fund, expressed his displeasure during the meet­ vehicle fund and the retirement fund. • Received the annual report from Barry ing’s final public-comment period. “It might be interesting for this board and the County Central Dispatch Director Phyllis public to know that health insurance for county Fuller who provided employee highlights, commissioners is costing taxpayers $44,878 budget updates and a notice that digging will eveiy year,” said Jack Miner. “Madam Chair, commence on the facility’s new addition May you say that you’re trying to be fair, but you 27 with an expected opening and use date 128 have people making $10,350 more than other days later. • Approved claims in the amount of people. Now what’s fair about that?” In figures provided by Miner following the $94,074; pre-paid invoices of $6,296,758; meeting, which he said were obtained from and commissioners payroll of $6,949. • Approved charge revisions to the vital the county administrator’s office, of the four commissioners who have elected to be part of records service provided by the county clerk’s the county insurance plan, annual premiums office. Record requests for marriage, birth, for two commissioners at $ll,38v each. For and death documents will be increased from the two others, who apparently take less than $13 to $20 for a first copy with additional full family coverage, the premiums are copy requests remaining at $7. The three-day $5,962 each. “In lieu of’ annual payments for marriage certificate waiver will move from the other three commissioners obtaining $15 to $50. • Approved a resolution honoring Vicki insurance coverage from a source other than the county amount to $1,729 each. All seven “Missey” Weyerman upon her retirement as : .su. commissi - - ;e a Cental and. Barry County Abstractor. vision care -- ■ ' - felly/■ , • Received an introduction from Nick After calling for the vote to cliange the Barney, Democratic candidate for the District monthly payment schedule to bi-weekly in 6 county board seat. The board next meets Tuesday, May 20, for order to accommodate the three commission­ ers receiving “in lieu of’ payments, only a committee-of-the-whole session, beginning DeYoung, Jim Dull and Snow voted in favor. at 9 a.m. in its chambers at the county court­ The ‘no’ votes of Ben Geiger, Gibson, house, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Smelker, and Stolsonburg defeated the .resolu­ Following the meeting, commissioners will tion, leading a ruffled Snow to state, “Okay, be touring Charlton Park. we’ll probably discuss this another time.” In other business, the board: • Received an update from Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee Chair Frank Fiala indicating the committee is pre­ pared to ask the board to spend $20,000 from its own fund balance, which totals more than $100,000, to hire a recycling coordinator who will be responsible for communication, edu­ cation and beginning work on developing a notice,” wrote Kaufman. “Accordingly, the countywide recycling program. “We want to take it a year at a time,” said Hope Twp [Planning Commission] is cancel­ Fiala of retaining a coordinator. “Of ing its scheduled meeting [May 15] and will Michigan’s 83 counties, those that do county­ renotice the text amendments for temporary wide recycling number in the 20s. Most of outdoor events for its next regular meeting.” “Nobody is rushing to judgment to get this them have all had a coordinator until their done,” assured Feldpausch regarding neigh­ programs became self-sufficient.” • Approved a one-year renewal of the Barry bors’ fears of mud bogging events in the County Inmates Administrative Services township. “I will stand on solid ground on that point. That’s not how we work.” “The downside of [waiting] is that some­ body could come in — just about anybody — and try to obstruct the deal, knowing there is a public entity that is interested in the Moose,” he said. “Ttiey could come in and purchase the redemption rights, which then takes the city out of it and so would have to try to get them back again. Or, there could be some other entity or individual who is inter­ ested in buying the Moose for some other purpose and then we lose the ability to con­ struct the parking lot... in the back. “To lose that opportunity, for want of $10,000, just didn’t seem like it made a whole lot of sense,” said Mansfield. “There is a very real possibility that the city can recover that cost through the sale of the front part of the property to a future developer.” In other business, the council: • Heard a report from Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach who said the spring clean-up is taking longer than usual and is being extended until the end of the month due to the large amount of winter storm debris. He said city crews were currently working east of North Broadway but would make a second MUD BOGGING, continued from page 1------------------- Graduation ceremonies begin next week Area high school seniors will begin gradu­ ating next week, and diplomas will continue to be handed out through June 8. Hastings High School will hold its annual honors night ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, in the high school gymnasium, 520 W. South St., Hastings. The school’s com­ mencement ceremony will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, in the high school gymnasi­ um. Lakewood High School will host senior honors night Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Baccalaureate will be Sunday, May 18, at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium, and graduation cere­ monies will take place Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. at the high school. Administration will determine if the ceremony will be inside or outside by Tuesday, May 20. Thomapple Kellogg High School Class of 2014 will graduate at 7 p.m. May 22. Weather permitting, the ceremony will take place in Bob White Stadium. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors to the large gymnasium. Senior honors night will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, in the high school auditori­ um. The TKHS alternative education gradua­ tion ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in the high school audi­ torium. Maple Valley’s honors night for seniors will be Monday, May 19, at 7 p.m. baccalau­ reate services will be Thursday, May 29, at 7 p.m. Honors night and baccalaureate will be held in the high school auditorium. Maple Valley High School graduation will be Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m., in the high school gymna­ sium. Pathways High School will conduct its graduation Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m., in the high school auditorium. Delton Kellogg’s graduation ceremonies will be Sunday, June 8, beginning at 2 p.m. in the high school gym. The DK Academy grad­ uation will be Wednesday, May 28, at 3:30 p.m. The senior tribute at DKHS will be Wednesday, June 4, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and final sweep of the city. • Held a public hearing and approved a res­ olution establishing the need for improve­ ments in the downtown parking special assessment district for 2014. In related action, the council set a public hearing on the final assessment roll for 7 p.m. Monday, May 27. Mansfield said early figures distributed to property owners in the special assessment dis­ trict were inaccurate, and the number present­ ed during the upcoming hearing would reflect the actual cost. • Approved a request from Valerie Byrnes, executive director of the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce to adjust the layout of the Gus Macker event, Saturday, June 28. The new layout will have 3-on-3 courts staged on State Street from Broadway to Michigan Avenue, as well as courts on Church and South Jefferson streets. In related action, the council approved a request from Byrnes and Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro owner Mike Bamaart, to hold a family-friendly street party on North Jefferson Street between State and Apple streets from 5 to 9 p.m. in an attempt to encourage families to stay downtown after the Macker tournament is finished. The council also approved a stay of ordinance which allows the bistro to serve alcohol in the street during the party. • Observed as Mayor Frank Campbell pre­ sented Rev. Randall Bertrand, pastor of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish with a proclamation recognizing and thanking him for his work with youths in the community to improve the skate park in the city’s 2nd Ward. • Approved a request from Mark Gabble, representing the Hastings Farmers Market, for the use of parking spaces on Church Street to allow the loading and unloading of trucks on market days during 2014. • Unanimously approved a motion reject­ ing proposed terms for extending the lease agreement with AT&T for telecommunica­ tions equipment on the north water tower and directing city staff to continue negotiations. • Awarded a bid to Pleune Service Company for the provision and installation of one roof-mounted condensing unit and one air handler evaporator in the amount of $18,230, as recommended by Girrbach. State News Roundup E. coli illnesses likely linked to ground beef The Michigan Departments of Community Health and Agriculture and Rural Development along with local health depart­ ments in Kent, Livingston, Oakland, Ottawa and Washtenaw counties are investigating a cluster of recent illnesses due to the bacteria E. coli 0157. * Five confirmed Shiga-toxin producing E. coli 0157 illnesses have been reported in adults between 20 and 41 years of age with symptom onset dates from April 22 to May 1. Three individuals have been hospitalized. None of the ill individuals have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a severe compli­ cation of E. coli 0157 infection, and no deaths have been reported. Laboratory results suggest these illnesses are linked to a common source. The investi­ gation is ongoing, and preliminary informa­ tion collected from ill persons indicates that ground beef is most likely the source. Ill indi­ viduals ate undercooked ground beef at sever­ al different restaurant in multiple locations. MbARD is working xVith Ideal health depart­ ments and the United ^States Department of Agriculture to determine the source of the ground beef and how-widely it was distrib­ uted. “E. coli 0157 illnesses can be very serious or life-threatening, especially for young chil­ dren, older adults, and people who are immunocompromised,” said Dr. Matthew Davis, chief medical executive at the MDCH. “Whether you cook at home or order in a restaurant, ground meats, including ground beef, should always be cooked thoroughly to the proper temperature.” . MDARD advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to an internal tem­ perature of 160 degrees F. Some kinds of E. coli cause disease by making a toxin called Shiga toxin. A gastroin­ testinal infection caused by Shiga toxin-pro­ ducing E. coli 0157 can cause diarrhea (often bloody) and abdominal cramps three to four days after exposure. Most people get better within five to seven days, but the elderly, infants, and those with weak immune systems are more likely to develop severe or even life­ threatening illness, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome. Persons who are ill with these symptoms and have consumed ground beef recently should consult with their medical provider and ask about being tested for an E. coli infection. DNR creel clerks collecting angler information As this year’s open-water fishing season gets started, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that over the next few months, Fisheries Division per­ sonnel will be visiting lakes, rivers and Great Lakes ports to collect data about anglers’ fish­ ing excursions. DNR creel clerks will be stationed at boat launches and piers, asking returning anglers questions about their fishing trips. The clerks will collect information on trip length, target species and number of fish caught. In some cases, they may ask to measure or weigh fish and take scale samples. It usually takes only a couple of minutes to answer the questions and the DNR appreciated anglers’ cooperation, said DNR fisheries biologist Tracy Kolb. These efforts are part of the DNR’s Statewide Angler Survey Program, a long­ term monitoring program designed to track recreational fisheries across Michigan’s waters of the Great Lakes. This is one of the most comprehensive angler survey programs in the country, said Kolb, with DNR creel clerks interviewing upwards of 50,000 anglers in most years. “This program helps us gather information that is critical in managing the state’s fish­ eries,” said Kolb. Anglers may visit the DNR website to see surveys of the Great Lakes ports from previ­ ous years. Data on inland waters also is avail­ able on the site, www.michigan.gov/dnr. 35th annual Ag Expo planned July 22 to 24 Ag Expo, the state’s largest outdoor farm show, returns to Michigan State University July 22 to 24. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has lined up another show for the agricultural community and anyone else interested in learning about Michigan’s agriculture industry. As in years past, the 35th annual Ag Expo will showcase a variety of educational and commercial activities, including nearly 200 exhibits featuring products and services that provide Michigan agricultural producers with new knowledge and opportunities to have another successful year. Unlike past years, the Ag Expo will not overlap the Barry County Fair. The fair will be July 14 to 19, allowing those involved with the local fair to attend both events. Ag Expo is known for being Michigan’s supreme source for the latest technology in agricultural produetion. The show jalso will offer research findings from CANR faculty; members, and a full schedule of educational demonstrations dedicated to providing Michigan farmers, with the knowledge and. skills necessary to manage successful farms. “We really try to make this event some­ thing special, and I think the agricultural community really embraces that,” said CANR Dean Fred Poston. “People come to Ag Expo from all over the state. It’s an exciting oppor­ tunity for our college, MSU Extension and AgBioResearch to join together to benefit the public and learn from one another as well.” Ag Expo visitors can view demonstrations related to equine pastures, sprayers, drones and biodiesel processing. The CANR tent will provide hands-on learning for youths, includ­ ing daily presentations on topics such as the; Affordable Care Act, the 2014 Farm Bill and Smart Gardening. The event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 22 and 23, and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24. Admission to the grounds and parking at Farm Lane and Mt. Hope Road are free. Barry Community Health Center Accepting new patients, all ages and most insurances including Medicaid, Healthy Michigan, uninsured and other insurances. Now Open! Offering Family Practice and Counseling Services Same day appointments may be available. New Hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues: 8 a,m. - 7 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 269-945-4220 Located in the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave. Cherry Street^ Health Services �Page 4 — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you S6C / Free speech isn't free when it's harmful to others Holding on to sunshine A tiny gray tree frog clings to a twig Sunday afternoon soaking up the Mother’s Day sun, perhaps knowing that stormier weather was on its way. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff mem­ bers that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Fire and water The following photo, from the June 9, 1949, Banner was republished May 17, 2012, in the Do You Know? photo section. Banner staff received plentiful and accu­ rate information, which was then printed in the May 24, 2012, Banner. The original text that went with the photo was found this week and was deemed interesting enough to share with readers again 65 years later: Superintendent D.A. VanBuskirk, speaking at the alumni banquet Friday evening, said that the Class of 1949 was the first one in his 26 years here that had to go through fire and water to graduate. Above, he is hurriedly handing out a diploma to Valedictorian Pat Wedel during graduation exercises on Johnson Field. It rained Friday — just during the ccWmony — which was the first to be held outdoors, because fire ruined Central Auditorium. Mrs. Homer Smith, president of the school board, called out the names of the seniors who were urged to forget “decorum” in the drizzle. — Barth Photo. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, May 15 — Movie Memories views the little gem “Gilda” with Rita Hayworth, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 16 — preschool story time , knows s is for sheep, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Monday, May 19 — library board meets, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 — toddler story time ponders turtles and umbrellas 10:30 a.m.; . youth chess, 4 to 5; chess club, 6 to 8; frugal t living group learns how to create zero waste with Sara Syswerda, 6:15 to 8 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. GIVE THE GIFT OF NEWS! Buy your loved one a subscription to the best source of news covering Barry County! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Patching up the potholes Every day as I talk with local residents, whether it is on the phone, via email corre­ spondence or meetings in the district, we usu­ ally discuss a wide range of issues. During the past few months, however, the scope has nar­ rowed greatly. Many people I talk with want to discuss the same thing: potholes. Potholes are the great equalizer; the thread that sews us all together. We all drive over them — rich, poor, young, old, tourists, truck­ ers, businessmen, school bus drivers. When the president visited Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, he had to drive over potholes to get to his des­ tinations. They affect all of us. There are few roads across the state that don’t have any. And most importantly, they cost us all money. I myself was the victim of a pothole earlier this year. I was leaving the Capitol after a day of work at my Lansing office. Traveling down Ottawa Avenue, I saw it coming but was unable to avoid it because I would have hit the car in the lane next to me if I had swerved. To my dismay, hitting the pothole resulted in a cracked hub and a $300 auto repair bill. Earlier this year, I voted for a supplemental budget that allocates an additional $215 mil­ lion for road improvements. I am proud that we were able to budget for this money, with­ out having to raise new revenue. But by no means do I think $215 million is enough. Our roads were already in horrible shape before this punishing winter made them even worse. Spending $215 million on roads that need potentially billions of dollars of work is like sitting down for a big Sunday fried chicken dinner and only getting chicken nuggets and potato chunks. It’$ simply not enough. The legislature and governor have been working diligently to come up with addition­ al solutions to patch the potholes. On May 8, we passed a series of bills that reflect a com­ prehensive approach to raising roughly $500 million in new revenue to improve our trans­ portation infrastructure. The legislation redi­ rects current revenue from the use and sales taxes, replaces the outdated flat excise tax with a 6 percent revenue neutral wholesale tax, addresses plate transfer fee inconsisten­ cies, streamlines and dedicates registration fees and fines, and increases the cost of over­ weight and oversize load permits. Competitive bidding and disclosure of appro­ priate road warranties would also be required under the new laws. This is the first step to enacting an effi­ cient, fiscally responsible system for building and maintaining safer roads for Michigan families. But by no means is this the end of the road. This is just the best solution we have come up with so far to start investing more in our roads and bridges as soon as possible. We will continue to work on ways to redistribute current revenue and free up additional dollars for road funding. It is important to me that I hear from you on the issue of roads and potholes. How bad are the streets in your area? What do you think should be done? There is absolutely a will in Lansing to deliver a solution to fix our roads, but we want to ensure that solution has widespread support from residents before it becomes law. Please call 517-373-0842 or email me, MikeCallton@house.mi.gov, with your thoughts anytime. One of America’s most treasured liber­ ties is the right to free speech. But, as we’ve become more advanced with our technology and more adamant in that First Amendment right to state whatever we think, things have become immensely more complicated. In recent weeks, we’ve heard a great deal of discussion over people’s ability to say whatever they want, whether it hurts an individual or trashes an organization all in the name of free speech. And it’s done with the expectation that we shouldn’t question the speaker’s right to say it. New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor brings an edge to the discussion. “I live in America and I have the right to write whatever I want,” said Thor. “And it’s equaled by another right just as pow­ erful: the right not to read it. Freedom of Speech includes the freedom to offend people.” But, that’s where all the problems seem to come from — because most Americans feel they have the right of free speech with little or no consideration for what they say. Recently, the National Basketball Association made a ruling after an audio tape recording surfaced in which Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was allegedly heard making a series of racist remarks to his girlfriend. He berated her for bringing African-Americans to Clippers games and for posting photos of herself, including one with Earvin “Magic” Johnson to an Internet site. Sterling maintains that the comments on the recording are not consistent with his views, beliefs or feelings and apolo­ gizes to anyone who might have been hurt or offended by them. Those disturbing and offensive com­ ments led NBA officials to determine Sterling was unfit to take part in any NBA activities. He received a lifetime ban from the NBA games, he was fined, and he now could even lose his franchise based on the NBA’s recommendations. The issue wasn’t that Sterling was a racist. The issue is that the audiotape sur­ faced because he was being blackmailed by his much-yopnger girlfriend .who exposed his comments to put pressure on him. National television now continues to give Sterling even more opportunities to dig an even a bigger hole with his recent comments about Johnson being a poor role model for young people because of his HIV-positive condition. The free speech issue hits home, too. In Grand Rapids last weekend, television cameras were rolling when a woman dumped a slushie on a demonstrator hold­ ing an anti-gay sign, which led to an alter­ cation with another woman threatening the use of pepper spray. These exercises of free speech ended up starting a sign war with responses such as, “Thank you for not being gay,” and another that read, “Thank you for not being a bigot.” Last year, another freedom-of-speech incident went viral when television per­ sonality Phil Robertson from the Duck Dynasty show was suspended indefinitely by his network for comments he made in a magazine interview on homosexuality. At first, industry officials and viewers called for his ouster, but Robertson was reinstat­ ed and ended up bringing in even more viewers to his show. In February, when former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was named the commencement speaker for Rutgers University, a small group of stu­ dents calling Rice a “war criminal” took away her freedom of speech because of her involvement in the war in Iraq during the Bush Administration. Rutgers had been working with Rice for nearly two years in an attempt to get more high-pro­ file speakers. But a small group of stu­ dents voicing their concerns over a non­ issue won out when Rice declined the invitation, saying it was a special day to celebrate the accomplishments of students and she didn’t want her presence to detract from the event. These are examples of how some citi­ zens exercise their right to freedom of speech. But shouldn’t we expect them to bear the consequences for that speech — especially when it undermines another person’s rights? In recent years, due to the expanded use of social media, a growing number of peo­ ple appear confident in posting whatever they want to whomever they want, and it’s all in the name of freedom of expression. We’ve created a platform where any group may discuss issues of the day, often under an assumed name with little or no concern for any harm they may cause. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a col­ umn on the right to carry a gun. In my message, I reminded readers that the con­ stitutional right to bear arms Carries some responsibility. If a person chooses to bear arms in an aggressive, negligent or reck­ less manner — rather than accepting the responsibility that goes along with it — that person risks having it taken away. And there are places like churches, the­ aters — and yes, even public meetings —where guns shouldn’t be allowed. So, whether we’re talking about an individual’s right to carry a weapon or using words that might harm someone or some organization, the freedoms we all enjoy come at a price. I don’t think the framers of our Constitution felt that any of our rights are protected with little or no responsibility. According to the First Amendment of the Constitution, the right of free speech means, “You are allowed to express your­ self without interference or constraint by the government.” Those folks who wrote the Constitution didn’t interpret free speech as reckless, contentious and outrageous behavior with complete disregard to whom and to what is being said. If, under the guise of freedom of expression, we don’t have the obligation to temper our speech or consider the reac­ tions we get from others, then be prepared to suffer the potential conquences. In the cases I’ve outlined above, these people aren’t radicals or uneducated citi­ zens with a complete disdain for the law. They’re abusing freedom of expression. That’s not in the best interest of free speech. In fact, it could lead to violent responses and radical behavior, which impedes on all of our freedoms. Are there some idiots out there who expect to hide under a law they think pro­ tects them when they say anything they want? Yes. But that doesn’t mean we have to put up with them by watching their television shows, buying tickets to a game or reading whatever message they’re promoting. Don’t listen to them, look the other way, change the television channel and ignore the idiots for what they are and the garbage they spew on our society. Oscar Wilde said it best, “I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to make an ass of your­ self.” The free speech we all enjoy helps to protect our democracy, but it’s imperative we promote civility in the process. A great nation protects personal rights, but not at the expense others. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics . think? What do you Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulat­ ed and reported along with a new question the fol­ lowing week. Last week: Colleges across the nation are revising fight songs to eliminate age-old lyrics that might be offensive to some. In Mississippi, “the South will rise again” was deemed too intolerant. Should all school fight songs be examined and changed, if necessary? 25% Yes 75% No For this week: NBA superstar LeBron James says he will lead a player boycott next season if Donald Sterling, accused of making racist remarks, or a member of his family is still owner of the LA Clippers. Would you support such a boycott? □ Yes □ No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — Page 5 Community support key to schools’ success Write Us A Letter The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion forcompelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. ■ • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. To the editor: Even as Lansing continues to defund Michigan’s public schools, community com­ mitment to this important institution appears unwavering. Congratulations to Thornapple Kellogg, Caledonia, Maple Valley, and, last year, Delton Kellogg on the passing of impor­ tant bond measures. As a public school teacher, I can tell you how critical this com­ munity support really is. I’ve personally witnessed the financial hits public schools have taken in the past few years. Most recently, state funding was reduced to 2004 levels, causing most Michigan school districts to make deep cuts, 50 districts to post deficits, and many more to begin burning through their savings. Rural districts like my own, Delton Kellogg, have been especially hard hit since 2008, since many families were forced to relocate to cities or out of state in search of work. At Delton Kellogg, we’ve lost roughly 15 percent of our student body as a result and have been forced to make some tough choic­ es, one of which was to ask taxpayers to approve two measures that would enable us to make critical updates for safety, technology, athletics and infrastructure. Thanks to the financial support we received, starting next year, all Delton Kellogg students will have access to a per­ sonal electronic device, the elementary school will get a new playground, science labs will be redesigned, building entrances will be restructured for safety, our campus will go wireless, the high school will get a new track and auxiliary gymnasium, and many more improvements, including summer technology training for teachers and administrators. The news is great, but, unfortunately, it can’t help Delton Kellogg’s balance sheet. Our school board recently announced that, in spite of the new revenue coming from the past bond election, the district’s savings is all but gone. Bond money cannot legally be used to directly support operating expenses. That news was devastating and required staff to roll up its sleeves and go to work on a solution to help the school board balance its budget. Ultimately, our teachers followed the lead provided by the community and offered a sizable one-year salary reduction to support programming that will help Delton Kellogg continue to be a destination district. Delton Kellogg High School was recently named the second highest ranked high school in West Michigan by U.S. News and World Report magazine and 47th of 885 in the entire state. We have been classified as a Gold Medal School despite the financial challenges we have faced, a testament to the dedication of our community and staff, As a parent of three Delton Kellogg students and as a teacher, I’m proud that this support will allow Delton Kellogg Schools to continue to grow as a Michigan leader. I’d like to urge the greater Barry County community to look at this upcoming election season as an opportunity to replace those politicians who have failed to support the future of Michigan, our kids and our public schools. Clinton Waller, Delton • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public needs Debate, but don’t let to speak up fracking talk get hijacked Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. : 20516, phone (202) 224-4822............... ‘ Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings BclIlIlCr Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 . published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • President 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, Frederic Jacobs Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Vice President Jennie Yonker Bonnie Rapp •NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderlaan (Editoi) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties Shari Carney ConstanceCheeseman Bonnie Mattson To the editor: I am happy to report that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is lis­ tening to our concerns about fracking. Last week, the DEQ proposed updates to its rules that regulate high-volume hydraulic fractur­ ing. Unfortunately, the rules are still not suf­ ficient to protect our water-based industries that generate millions of dollars annually and support nearly a million jobs. This industry should follow the same rules on water use as sectors such as agriculture. What about charging this fracking industry for the water it uses and for its disposal? The public and our emergency response personnel should have adequate information about the chemicals used prior to drilling. Environmental impact studies should be done prior to selling leases. The current tool used to monitor the effect of water withdrawal is woefully inadequate, leaving much of the water unmonitored and vulnerable. According to a recent National Public Radio broadcast, California is using and con­ sidering increasing the agricultural use of fracking fluid to irrigate its crops due to a serious drought. NPR reported that the frack­ ing process uses water from deep below the surface to frack. For every barrel of oil they obtain, they use nine barrels of groundwater. This water has a high salt content and also arsenic. Sounds like a good reason to buy local and plant a garden. We are walking a slippery slope with this newer technology. Oil and gas drilling havebeen exempt from many federal laws that are meant to protect us and our environment, and the state is turning the other way. We must not be afraid to insist that this industry is not allowed to be reckless with our future. To provide public comment, watch the DEQ website this summer. If we don’t speak up and loudly, we will have no one to blame but ourselves. Your voice counts. Karen Fifelski, Hopkins $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 NOTICE TO BIDDERS more information. BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION The Barry County Road Commission is offering for sale (3) 2013 GMC 1/2 ton Crew Cab pickups and (1) 2013 GMC 3/4 Ton Duramax Crew Cab pickup. Bids will be taken through May 20, 2014 at www.rangerbid.com Specifications and additional information may be obtained on the Road Commission Office at the above address or our website at barrycrc.org — ■ To the editor: I knew when environmental groups had lost the public debate regarding the safe use of hydraulic fracturing that they would likely seek to impose their views through legal action. However, when Michigan Land Air Water Defense petitioned Circuit Court Judge Margaret Bakker April 10 in Allegan County to disregard the law and cancel oil and gas leases, one realizes how desperate these groups have become. Let’s be clear. Obama cabinet members and regulators across the United States all agree there has never been a confirmed case of groundwater contamination from the hydraulic fracturing process, a process done successfully over 1 million times in a 60-year time frame. However, activist groups want to ban this proven technology because of its effective­ ness in developing oil and gas. By doing sq, they are threatening the creation of thousands of well-paying jobs, economic growth, ener­ gy security and additional state revenues that can help our schools. What everyone should keep in mind when thinking about this issue is that, without domestic production of oil and gas, our econ­ omy would come to a grinding halt. I am all for a public debate about the issues in out state, but let’s also recognize when fringe activists are attempting to hijack that debate for their own ideological agenda. Jerry R. Paquette, Hastings SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN When storms hit, Social Security has it covered by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist When the rain pours, an umbrella has you covered. If you work and pay Social Security taxes, we have you covered too. You qualify for Social Security benefits by earning credits when you work in a job or are self-employed and pay Social Security payroll taxes. In 2014, you receive one credit for each $1,200 of earnings, up to the maximum of four cred­ its per year. Most people need 10 years of work (40 credits) to be eligible for retirement benefits. The number of credits you need for dis­ ability benefits depends on how old you are when you become disabled. For example, if your disability occurs before age 24, you gen­ erally need 1 1/2 years of work (six credits) in the three years before you became disabled. At age 31 or older, you generally need at least 20 credits in the 10 years immediately before you became disabled. In most cases, you need to have worked about 10 years for surviving family members to qualify for survivors’ benefits. Survivors of very young workers may be eligible if the deceased worker was employed during the three years before his or her death. Umbrellas have been around for thousands of years. Social Security has only been around since 1935. Yet the Social Security umbrella covers an expanded range of servic­ es for you and your family. When you need to learn more about disability, survivors or retirement, the place to go is www.socialsecurity.gov. And you don’t even have to grab an umbrella on the way to apply — just do it online from the comfort of your own home or office computer. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan; You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. 77582833 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Lot#: 30-3620 - 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab SLE 30-3621 - 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab SLE 30-3622-2013 GMC Sierra 2500 4WD Crew Cab SLE Duramax 30-3623 - 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab SLE Minimum bid on each pickup. Terms of sale can be viewed at www.rangerbid.com. Trucks will be sold as is, where is. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERSOF THE BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Frank M. Fiala, Chairman D. David Solmes, Member 77586577 David D. Dykstra, Member The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determination on an amendment that would revise the existing requirements for wireless communication towers and antennas to comply with regulations required by the State of Michigan and the federal government. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hear­ ing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone num­ ber 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77586875 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �Page 6 — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77586758 Worship Together Eloise O. Lewis ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10: 45 a.m. M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www. hqpeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm; WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH SonShine Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tties., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. , COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www. cbchastings. org. CHURCH OF CHRIST WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strengthening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4­ 4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, will return Sept. 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will continue throughout the sum­ mer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR,” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wed./Thurs. 9 am-2:30 p.m., Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, May 18, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45; 9:30 Sunday School. May 18 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. May 19 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time; 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during serv­ ice. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. llMKj p*eiSS AWWMWM HotUiieTbok&Equipmeiit 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 FSexfab BOSLEY D'PHARMKV* 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Deborah “R”Linske A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 3!(uw 3anufy tyuuralfflomti HASTINGS, MI - Mary Ann Echtinaw, age 85 of Hastings, died on May 5, 2014. She was bom in Chicago, IL on October 10, 1928 the daughter of Digory and Marian (Shorney) McEwan. She and her family moved to Hastings in 1945 from Glen Ellyn, IL. Mary Ann graduated from Hastings High School in 1946 and attended Western Michigan University. She married Jack E. Echtinaw on June 24, 1950. Mary Ann was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings and a for­ mer Deacon, a volunteer at Pennock Hospital and a Red Cross volunteer. Mary Ann is survived by her sons, Brian (Amy) Echtinaw of Sterling Heights, Steven (Claire) Echtinaw of Ada; grandchildren, Peter Echtinaw of Plymouth, Alyssa (Kris) Richardson of Femdale, and Maya Echtinaw of Ada,. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Echtinaw; her parents, Digory and Marian, and her brother, Digory McEwan, Jr. Memorial services will be held at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 3 p.m. for Mary Ann and Jack Echtinaw. Lunch reception following the service at the Hastings Elks Lodge. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www. girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Deborah "R" Linske, of Middleville. Almost 30 years ago a priest told us, "to say goodbye to the Old Deb and say hello to the New Deb". We did. Now we say "we'll see ya later" to the New Deb. September 19, 1966 - August 25, 1984 were the best days of her life. August 26, 1984 - May 12, 2014, Deb was slightly burnt out but still smokin'. With a smile on her face, Deb completed her earthly journey and is now dancing and singing in the City of God. Deb's now the movie star she always wanted to be with her own personal male dancers. Being at the gates for sure is her Grandpa Tony Kusibab with a welcome committee of many loved ones so happy to see her beautiful face. Those of us who are still on this earth jour­ ney, and will meet up with Deb according to God's will include: her Ma and Papa Art: Geri and Art Szczepanek; grandmother, Jane Kusibab; sisters, Kim and Ed Drogosch, Cheryl and Stan Krajewski (Anthony and Aspen, Timothy, Andrew, and Monica), Pam and Fred Schenkel (the awesome Benjamin) and lifetime forever friend: Gina DeBiasi. Deb's first 17 years of her life she lived wild, crazy, and free. The next 30 years she was happy in her own world, and we thank everyone, with special thanks to all the Kendall West caregivers who helped her to have peace within herself. Please join Deb's family to celebrate Deb's life 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home, Middleville, where a celebration of Deb's life will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Memorial contributions to Brain Injury Association of Michigan will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Deb's family. HASTINGS, MI - Doreen Dora (Raymond) Payne, age 86, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Doreen was born May 25, 1927 in Hastings, the daughter of Joseph and Ida (Miller) Williams. She attended Hastings Area Schools. Doreen worked for Hastings Manufacturing Company for 25 years, from 1963-1988, when she retired. She also worked at the Big Wheel Corporation for a short while, after retirement. Doreen married Howard Raymond on May 26, 1946. He preceded her in death. She mar­ ried Gerald Payne on November 7, 2008. Doreen was a member of the Free Methodist Church and the Great Lakes Quarter Horse Association. She enjoyed rais­ ing Doberman pinshers and contesting and racing horses. Doreen was extremely proud and enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren carry on her interest in horses. Her hobbies included ceramics, knitting and sewing. Doreen was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Joseph and Ida Williams; husband, Howard Raymond; son, Randy Howard Raymond; brothers, Lawrence Wil-liams, Joe Williams, Alvin Williams and sister, Betty Tobias. Doreen is survived by her husband, Gerald Payne of Hastings; son, Chuck (Debi) Raymond of Holly; daughter, Vicki Lundstrum and Gordi Timm of Hastings; daughter, Michelle (Joseph) Kappen of Gladwin; grandchildren, Stacey Price and Mark Hubbell of Hastings, Shannon Teunessen of Hastings, Dusty (Lynn) Lundstrum of Hastings, Jacob Raymond Barry and Dani Nelson of Scottsdale, AZ, Torri Barry of Hastings, Tyler Barry of Gladwin and great-grandchildren, Randi Price, Taelor Price, Devin Price, Deanna VanPatten, Eric Johnson, Connor Burch, Ava Burch, Jackson VanPatten, Bridget VanPatten, Layton Teunessen, Lanny Teunessen, Reese Loftus, and Ava Lundstrum. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Run Dr., Hastings, MI 49058. A visitation was held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 M-43 Hwy., Hastings. The funeral serv­ ice followed the visitation. Pastor Don Brail officiated the service. A luncheon followed the funeral service. Burial followed the luncheon at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www. girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS, MI - Eloise O. Lewis, age 89, of Hastings, passed away April 7, 2014 at Thomapple Manor. She was bom September 8, 1924 to James H. and Ruth L (Harmon)- Cousins where she was raised along with her seven siblings on the family farm in Osseo. Eloise graduated from Osseo High School and then went on to Michigan State College and graduated in 1947 with a bachelor’s of science. She married James Allen Lewis on June 20, 1948 at the Osseo Methodist Church. She was employed as a teacher in St. Louis, from 1947-1949; was a homemaker and caterer. During her children’s younger years, she volunteered as a Cub Scout leader, and was very active in her church the First Presbyterian Church and in the Hastings Women’s Club. She enjoyed cooking for her family, mak­ ing beautiful quilts, sewing and playing bridge, camping and traveling. Eloise is survived by her husband, James; sons, Harold Lewis of Hastings, Donald (Paula) Lewis of Pocatello, ID, Thomas • (Shirley) Lewis of Hastings, Robert (Julie) Lewis of Hastings, Mark (Marcie) Lewis of East Grand Rapids; sisters, Kay Brown of Harper Woods, Martha Brooks of Santa Maria, CA, Eva Carpenter of Lincoln; broth­ er, Fred Cousins of Lumbard, IL; grandchil­ dren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and sister in-law, Dorothy Poyer of Bellevue. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Anna Battle, Mary Meyer and Alice Spiteri. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. . Memorial services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 405 M37 Hwy. in Hastings, on Saturday, May 17,2014 at 11 a.m. with a visitation with friends and family one hour prior. A private interment of ashes will take place at Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Lauer Family Funeral Homes- Wren Chapel, located at 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings, has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory with Eloise’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Pauline Ruth (Cheney) Hunt HASTINGS, MI - Pauline Ruth (Cheney) Hunt, age 80, of Hastings passed away May 8, 2014. Pauline was bom in Baltimore Township, the daughter of Daniel J. Cheney and Ruth M. (Gardner) Cheney. Pauline attended the Barney Mill School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1951. She went on to receive her BS in Elementary Provisional, MA in Elementary Education, MA in Librarianship and a BA in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University. Pauline worked at Schachts Rubber factory in Huntington, IN, Bell Telephone in Hastings, and was a teacher at Maple Valley Schools in Nashville. Pauline retired from Maple Valley Schools in 1995. She married Hubert A. Hunt on June 25, 1955. Pauline and Hubert began their family on the Hunt family farm. Her hobbies includ­ ed crossword puzzles, glass shoe and vintage jewelry collecting, and baking. Pauline was a writer and has written her life story and shared with her family members. Pauline was preceded in death by her par­ ents; daughter, Stacey Rothrock and sister, Doreen (Cheney) Miller. Pauline is survived by her husband of 58 years, Hubert Hunt; children, Deborah (Frank) Jesensek of Saugatuck, Brian Hunt of Hastings, Kevin (Vera) Hunt of Fort Wayne, IN, David (Wendy) Hunt of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; brother, Daniel Cheney of Hastings, Donald Cheney of Hastings, and Howard Cheney of Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, 1230 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. A luncheon will follow the memo­ rial service. * Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit the website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guestbook or to leave a mem­ ory or message for the family. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — Page 7 ' VA opens new Mental Health and Wellness Center Providing support for veterans’ recovery journey By CORINNE KELLOGG Staff Writer The VA Healthcare Center in Battle Creek held an open house on May 9 to showcase its newly renovated Mental Health and Wellness Center, 5600 Armstrong Rd., Building 7. “Our motto is that mental health recovery is our business,” said Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health Dr. Jay Cohen. “It is the driving force behind what we do. Our job is to walk hand in hand with veterans in their recovery journey. In walking on those jour­ neys, we learn and discover many things about the veterans we serve, including their strengths, abilities and talents.” Through that discovery process, Cohen said the administrative staff was learning more and more about the needs of the veter­ ans and better ways to help them along their recovery journey. With the VA’s services spread across campus in many different build­ ings, Cohen said the administration had a vision three or four years ago to put all the mental health departments under one roof. “The building serves as a metaphor for the work we do,” he said. “We’ve worked over the last couple years to bring the building back to life. It was an empty, unused, dilapi­ dated building that was brought back to be a majestic beauty. It’s our job to rebuild, renew and reestablish identity and success in new paths during the veterans’ recovery journey.” The building improvements were funded by the VA and built by Beckering Construction of Grand Rapids. On May 23 the facility will see its first patients and the building will be fully opera­ tional by the first week in June. Veteran Dwayne Kelly shared his story of recovery during the grand opening ceremony. Dwayne Kelly, Peer Support Specialist and Marine Corps Veteran cuts the ceremonial ribbon symbolizing the beginning or care being provided at the new Mental Health Wellness and Recovery Center located at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. (Photo supplied) “Three years ago today I started the pro­ gram here and it’s amazing what the program did for me,” he said. Kelly took part in substance abuse and rehabilitation classes, psychological and social classes and work therapy and housing programs offered by the VA. He went from being homeless and living on the street to having a job and housing. “It took me from hopelessness to hope,” he said. “I had such low self esteem, but I’m con­ fident today. I’m even working toward home ownership and restoration with my family.” Kelly now gives back to the VA Center working as a peer support specialist to other veterans. “Doing this work provides me with the opportunity to share my hopes, dreams and experiences with my fellow veterans who may need to hear a success story,” Kelly said. “I am a living example that this process does work.” Dr. Jay Cohen, Associate Chief of Staff of Mental Health, Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center, speaks to the nearly 100 Veterans, staff, and communi­ ty members who attend the grand open­ ing of the new Mental Health Wellness and Recovery Center located at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. (Photo supplied) The new building houses five clinics: gen­ eral outpatient mental health services, outpa­ tient substance use disorder clinic, neuropsy­ chology assessment clinic, wellness and recovery center and mental health intensive case management. , “It provides a beautiful, welcoming space for veterans to feel comfortable with multiple services under one roof,” Cohen said. “Our goal is to reduce the stigma associated with mental health care and show the community that at the VA, no veteran stands alone.” The new facility is equipped with veteran kiosks in the “veteran care center” that allows veterans to renew prescriptions, send mes­ sages to their physicians and view their records and test results online. The center is also equipped with electronic check in sta­ tions and large handicap-accessible bath­ rooms. Following the grand opening ceremony, guests were given a tour of the facility. During the tour, tour guides stressed the emphasis that was placed on design choices. For example, the waiting area was designed to be private from people walking by and every chair in the room is against a wall So that a veteran won’t have their back open. /Another example was shown in the group therapy room with special chairs that were chosen by veteran patients during a “chair fair.” Also during the tour, doctors and case man­ agers expressed their excitement about the care opportunities that the new center will provide. “We are excited about the capacity of care we have all in one building,” said Fred Reynolds, with the outpatient substance use disorder clinic. Dr. Jessica Kinkela with the neuropsychol­ ogy assessment clinic said that the building will provide more opportunities to help veter­ ans be “agents of their own change.” Seth Wells, a Marine veteran with the well­ ness and recovery center, said his department helps veterans steer their own journey of recovery. “All of us are facilitators; we don’t take them by the hand and lead them where we want them to go, we walk with the veteran ; and take the journey with them,” Wells said. “We offer the opportunity for our veterans to work on their goals for social outreach, li ving situations and work environments. We try to support our veterans’ futures. We take what they present to us and fit it with our programs to fulfill their dreams, while also fulfilling our vision of getting veterans back in the commu­ nity.” The Battle Creek VA Healthcare Center is ; the “flagship for mental health sources for Network VISN11,” which reaches 22 area counties, according to Cohen. In addition to the new campus in Battle Creek, the VA has satellite facilities in Grand Rapids, Lansing, ; Benton Harbor and Muskegon. Seth Wells, a Marine veteran with the wellness and recovery center, explained how . his department helps veterans steer their own journey of recovery. (Photo by Corinne Kellogg) Clarence and Alice Hanse celebrate ■ City of Hastings birthdays NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2014/2015 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET After celebrating their 65 th wedding anniversary in January, Clarence and Alice are now celebrating birthdays. Clarence wall turn 90 on May 10 and Alice will turn 85 on May 23, 2014. They have two daughters, Carolyn (Ron) Johnson of Lebanon, Oregon and Bonnie (Dave) Koons of Hastings. They have six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Clarence was a real estate broker and con­ tractor. Alice worked at Hastings Manufacturing Company. Antons to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Michael and Charlotte Anton were married in St. Louis, MO, 1964, and will commemo­ rate fifty years of marriage June 7. Their children include Mark, Hastings; Phil (Julie Partridge), Murphysboro, IL; Matt (Melina Williarjis), Silver Spring, MD, and granddaughter Linnea Anton-Williams. They have lived in the Hastings communi­ ty since 1969. Charlotte was a library assis­ tant at Hastings Public Library and Michael was pastor of Grace Lutheran Church. The Antons are celebrating their golden anniversary with their first European river­ boat cruise. Charlene Drayton to celebrate 80th birthday Charlene Drayton will be celebrating her ,80th birthday on May 19, 2014, Cards would be welcome at 924 N. Church St., Hastings. Call 269-945-9554 for 496^1285 The City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of hearing written and/or oral comments from the public concerning the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. The public hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The City Council will consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 28 and May 12, 2014. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. A copy of this information, the entire pro­ posed budget, and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday at the Office of the City Clerk, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The city will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk at 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services 800.649.3777. r Eenhoorn, LLC is looking for an EXPERIENCED MAINTENANCE / HANDY MAN for our residential community, Meadowstone Apartments, located in Hastings, Ml. Responsibilities include general upkeep of common areas, units, and repairs as request­ ed by residents as well as pager calls. Maintenance experience required. Carpentry and HVAC a plus. Please apply in person at 840 Barfield, Hastings, Ml 49058. k Or via Fax: (616)530-0850. > CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS RIVERSIDE CEMETERY TREE TRIMMING, TREE REMOVAL AND STUMP REMOVAL PROGRAM The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for a tree trimming, tree removai and stump program at Riverside Cemetery. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Cierk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Bid specifications are available at the office of the City Clerk. Perspective bidders will be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids shall be clearly marked "Sealed Bid -Tree Trimming, Tree Removal and Stump Removal". Tim Girrbach 7/580877 -Director of Public Services on the outside of the submittal package Thomas E. Emery City Clerk �by Elaine Garlock Tomorrow night, May 16, there will be a tasty chicken dinner at Central United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall with a free evening of entertainment following. Call the church oTfice for reservations. Music will be provided by organist Patricia Werdon and by a brass quintet. Graduation season is at hand. Invitations are in the mail for many open houses. Likewise, churches are recognizing their col­ lege and high school graduates. Many of them will be Sunday, May 18, in advance of Lakewood High School’s events. Tuesday, May 20, the Tri-River Museum group will meet at 10 *a.m. Doubtless there will be reports of the free museum weekend May 3 and May 4 when 20 museums were open with consistent hours. Most of those who visited the.Lake Odessa Museum had already visited museums at Bowne Center, Freeport and Hastings and were headed toward Sunfield. The most visitors were from Cascade, Grand Rapids and Greenville. Ron Wortley of Grandville was one of the Lake Odessa visitors. His father is from the local Wortley family. He is the chairman of the Grandville Historical Commission. His group is seeking entry into the Tri-River Museum WEST MICHIGAN’S group. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met May 10 with more than 20 present, including first time attendees from Sheridan. Kathy Cooper of the West Michigan Genealogy Society was the speaker. She spoke on the Find a Grave program, which is a valuable resource for those hunting infor­ mation on ancestors. She detailed the ways to become a contributor to this internet program. A rental house on Sixth Avenue near Second Street burned beyond repair during the winter. Last week the shell was razed and the site was cleared. If one had measured rhubarb when it first poked its greenery above the ground, it would have been measurable day by day. It seemed to grow by inches each day. Now it is tall enough to be harvested for pie, sauce, desserts or bread. Most trees are showing a lot of green. Several home owners have mowed their lawns at least once. Most of the street­ side piles of brush have been picked up and run through the shredder. Tonight the Lake Odessa Community Library will have a 7 p.m. program called Storms and Sand about lighthouses along the coastlines featuring U.S. Lifesaving Services, a predecessor to the U.S. Coast Guard. pennockwhealth your partner in personal, professional, progressive care Now accepting applications for the following: Certified Medical Assistant Advanced Orthopedic and Pain Institute • Full-time LPN / Certified Medical Assistant - Pennock Physician Network Full-time and Casual Part-time 3 co Our colleagues are what make us one of the best and brightest! Careers at Pennock offer comprehensive benefits including insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off and more. Winner 2013 & 2014 § g Visit Careers at Pennock: www.pennockhealth.com 77586765 Another school year is drawing to a close. If you have young children, you might be planning for their summer activities. But you also might want to look even farther into the future — to the day when your kids say “goodbye” to their local schools and “hello” to their college dormitories. When that day arrives, will you be financially prepared to pay for the high costs of higher education? Consider this: For the 2013-2014 academ­ ic year, the average cost (tuition, fees, room and board) was $18,391 for an in-state stu­ dent at a four-year public college or universi­ ty, and $40,917 for a private school, accord­ ing to the College Board. And these costs may well be considerably higher by the time your children enter college; Of course, these are just the “sticker” prices; some families pay less, thanks to grants and tax benefits, such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. Still, you may encounter some hefty college bills down the road. But college is still a good investment in your child’s future. Over an adult’s working life, an individual with a bachelor’s degree can expect to earn, on average, nearly $1 mil­ lion more than someone with only a high school diploma, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. So you’re saving for a good cause. Unfortunately, you may not be saving enough — or you might not be making the most of your savings. To save for college, more parents use a general savings account than any other method, according to Sallie Mae’s How America Saves for College 2014 study. These types of accounts carry two sig­ nificant drawbacks: They typically earn tiny returns and they offer no tax advantages. However, you do you have some attractive college-funding vehicles available, one of which is a 529 plan. . Your 529 plan earnings 24mOUR... National 24-Hour Challenge PO BOX 234, Caledonia. Ml 49316 | is (616)340-0702 n24hc@charter.net www.n24hc.org Register On-Line at BikeReg.com by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Years ago, I was a light smoker. Back in the day, I thought nicotine did good things for my ability to think and learn. I was a serious student at the time, studying inten­ sively seven days a week, so a powerful complement to black coffee was welcome in my life. I both sympathize and empathize with smokers around me today. But, I’m awfully glad I quit long ago, and I know many other former smokers who feel the same way. Quitting is worth all the short-term distress it may entail. Some recent scientific news got me thinking again about smoking and how it affects both smokers and those around them. In short, there’s plenty of evidence that passive, or second-hand, smoke is detrimental to people living with smokers. That means quitting helps not only smok­ ers, but those who share homes (and cars) with them. Recently, the European Heart Journal published a study about the effects of parental smoking on kids. The research focused on some 2,400 children in Finland and more than 1,300 in a group in Australia. Researchers noted the smoking behavior of parents — whether the adults were non­ smokers or if one or both of them smoked. When the kids grew up, researchers exam­ ined the kids’ arteries via ultrasound tests. The study found that artery walls were thicker in kids who had grown up in homes where both parents smoked. Thicker arter­ ies are bad news, making for greater risk of strokes or heart attacks. On average, the kids who grew up in homes where both par­ ents smoked had arteries that were 3.3 WIN $2,000 PUBLIC AUCTION May 27,2014 97-1,68-1 Dale Kruger Household Misc. Enter to Win at: Survey Code: www.pulsepoll.com 143 Poise Research 77586808 44-1 John Hook Household Misc. 183-1 Jason Thompson Household Misc. 42-1 D.J. McIntyre Household Misc. Forty-seventh 4-4 Angela Miller Household Misc. 53-1 John Coe Household Misc. 172-1 Matt Owen Household Misc. 11 -4 Joel Hess Household Misc. 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So, no matter which college savings vehicles you choose, put them to work soon. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 32nd Year NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 22, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. Start saving today for tomorrow’s college bills US Pipe Band Championship | Highland Dancers I Athletics I Clans | 10K | 5K | Road Run | Arts & Crafts I Scottish Vendors I and Much More! ------Food - ------------------------ -Much ----- ....------------------Also, Enjoy the Entertainment Tent featuring Chelsea House Orchestra, See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. 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Even if you’ve tried in the past to quit but have failed, this next effort could set you free. It took me more than one attempt to quit, but it was one of the best things I did back in the day. I know first-hand it ain’t easy to stop smoking. But the life you save might be your own — and you could also be helping the next generation avoid permanent and harmful changes to their young bodies. I’m pulling for both you and your famiiyDr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. I I I 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BACK THE PAGES < Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XII Following is a continuation of the diary and he brought me some buttermilk. Leta and kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. Lora came. I had to go to the concert with She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and them, 10 cts. each. I went up town and gave moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Ely Manmoth sugar com enough for three Richland and Middleville, but spent most of hills and a small ear of early com for him to her life in Prairieville. She and her husband • plant. I paid Will Havin $ 1.25 for plowing my William Falk had four children, two of whom garden and planting my potatoes. I am so died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ tired tonight. Arthur here a little while. Leta ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ and Lora stayed here all night tonight. I saw Sarah Johnson to the store and Peter Bailie ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by was a getting a hat for his boy. I went to Mr. their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Paine’s and got 25 cts. worth of steak. Mattie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde was up town last night and to Eugene and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Hortons. Sunday, May 10 Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock,’ or Dr. Hyde. It is real warm and so warm all last night. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ Leta and Lora went home early this morning. The wind is a blowing a good deal. It looks fully copied as written. Hannah divorced her first husband and like rain. I wrote a letter to Mrs. Sarah B. also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or Norwood, to Tennessee and one to George reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Hyde. Anna Harthom here and James Havins tonight and out by the barn to Mrs. Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Carpenter’s. Mrs. Carpenter said that Jennie Museum, and copies are available. This is McBaine is sick. Mattie went to Horton’s provided courtesy of the museum. today, all afternoon, then in a little while she **** went again. It is long after dark. Ida Wednesday, May 6 Brandstetter gave me some little fish and Dr. Uncle Aaron Orr’s birthday, dead 14 years. Hyde brought me some sausage tonight. I Frances Sprague Cook’s birthday, dead 8 wrote a letter to Lavanacha Stow tonight. years last fall. They both have been dead a Monday, May 11 I took my 5 letters to the office this morn­ good while. I set the most of my flowers in the ground here and in the cemetery. Went ing, 5 of them. I got two boxes of paper 45 "twice mere and took water to wit them." Jbsie cts., 2 1/2 dozen of Spencerian peris 10 cts. Loveland brought me some sour cream. Orra Mattie is a washing today. I saw Della Jones. Storms here. Leta and Lora here. I let Dock She said her ma had got back and her sister have cucumber seed and sent Nettie some was a little better but can’t get well, Harriet asparagus and gem cookies and candy to Opal Titus. I went to Mrs. Carpenter’s a little while by Dr. Hyde. Dock brought me some milk. to see Mrs. Russell. Then I came back and Frances Bennett here. I let her have a pan full planted 2 long rows of com and one row of of violets and other things to set on her bush lima beans and cucumbers, banana mel­ graves. Mattie Slawson ironed and took up ons and vine peaches. Then Mrs. Wilcox the carpet in the sitting room. Mrs. Carpenter came and we took two pails and got them full • has gone to Mrs. Russell’s and staid all night of water to Jim Havin’s. We stopped in to see with her. I watered lots of my plants tonight. Jennie McBaine and I went in to see Orra Mattie got my mail. I am so tired today. Storms. She is not well. I set out my gladiolas Thursday, May 7 on my 3 lots and watered them all up good. H.H. Holmes may die today. Leta and Lora Mrs. Carpenter and Russell went up town and were late today. They had to see to the sheep Mattie and I saw Nettie, Leta and Opal and and lambs. I went to the cemetery and sow a Rankin to the store. Then we went to lot of flower seeds and sowed sweet Williams Permelians. Mattie went up to Horton’s on over 12 different lots and I made my tonight. Arthur came here and sprayed my flower bed larger by my bay window and set plumb trees tonight. Tuesday, May 12 out my coffee plants and sowed a lot of flower seeds and dug out the hollyhocks north It is real warm this forenoon, and real cool of my house and sowed a lot of seeds along tonight; I went to Mrs. Paine’s and got 15 cts. the fence and hoed and raked and swept it all worth of sausage. Lavem Cairns and Carl and up and watered lots of stuff. Let Emily Florence Paine here and brought me a little Armstrong have some red raspberry vines and sausage. Vida Vanhorn came down here after a quince bush and plumb sprouts. Emy and me to go to Nettie’s so I went down to Cora and Luta here. I went to Em’s and let her Nettie’s and stayed there all night. Sarah have some vegetable oysters to set out for Silcox stopped in to Nettie’s. She said she seed. I am so tired today, washed the win­ stopped in to see me. Bell Brophy and Hazel dows today, and doors and woodwork. Arthur here to Nettie’s and Vida Vanhorn was there came tonight after dark and sprayed my and I saw Will Stocking. It has thundered and plumb trees again for me. I got 10 cts. worth rained little toward night and it is lots cooler. of candy of George Kern and 2 dozen of Dock and Joe Wilson and Lora, they went a marshmallows for 10 cts. a dozen, 20 cts. fishing to Uncle Aaron Orr’s lake. It is rain­ Friday, May 8 ing tonight again. It is a beautiful day. I got cheese today to Wednesday, May 13 Cairns. I have been working in my garden to It has thundered and lightninged all day and get it ready to plow. Got Will Havins here to did not rain a pint. I stayed to Nettie’s last plow my garden. A man here to get him to go night and ‘till night today. Then Nettie and get him some roofing for the creamery. brought me home. Lora has been sick for two Mrs. Paine’s boy here a peddling concert days. She is a little better today. Lavem had a advertisements. Willis Perigo here and paid birthday party today. They had it in Mrs. me 20 dollars on his note. Leta and Lora have Collier’s yard after school. Leta went down come to school. I hemmed my piece of carpet but Lora was sick. Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. and put it down by the stove in my bedroom, Bugbee here tonight a little while. Willie then I fixed that one between the two stands Merlau here a few minutes tonight. I got a and put that down and took a bath and Mattie card tonight to come to Leta and Lora Hyde’s is taking one. Dr. Hyde here and said Nettie party on Saturday, 16. Leta’s birthday was the was a going to Mate Vanhorn’s tomorrow and 5 of May but could not have it then. Mattie is wants me to go. Mattie put the carpet down in a cleaning house today. the sitting room and cleaned and put up the Thursday, May 14 It is lots colder tonight. Nettie and the chil­ pictures. A concert tonight to the Baptist Chapel. I gave Leta and Lora each two sticks dren came down. Nettie got her washing and of marshmallows and sent a stick to Rankin Leta went home with her. Fred Ball and his and one to Opal by Lora Hyde. I took off my mother here. They paid up their note and took flannel shirt and put on my slips. I took water ib Paid me 7.90 cts. the balance. I and Mrs. in the cemetery tonight. I stopped in to Mrs. Carpenter went to the cemetery. I cut the Carpenter’s. Birdie and Willie here. I went to grass on my two lots. Somebody brought me the concert with them. 10 cts. to go in. Mattie Ann Dailey’s photo. Mrs. Carpenter here. went to Horton’s, went with them to concert. Leta to stay all night. A big storm went over I gave Birdie, Willie, George, Frances mallow to Delton this afternoon. I dug a lot of old candy. prickly lettuce along my garden fence and watered all my plants. I sprinkled Paris green Saturday, May 9 It is a fearful warm day. I planted the north on my currants and gooseberry bushes and part of my garden; My peas, beans and let­ mended my woolen shirt and fixed a dress. It tuce, radishes, beets, vegetable oysters, two is lots cooler tonight. It did not rain a drop kinds of com. Mr. Silcox brought me a gal­ here but how black it was over to Delton. lon crock of butter 10 cts. a lb. 2 lbs. 20 cts., Gave Mrs. Ball a lot of tomato plants. Mattie whipped my dining room carpet and sewed 2 seams in it. Mrs. Carpenter and I went to the drug store. I got a bottle of Benzine 5 cts. Then we went in to see Mrs. Higgins and her mother-in-law. Friday, May 15 It is pretty cool today. I patched my shirt and went up town and got a gallon of kerosene to Carin’s store. Mrs. Saphroan Castle and Emily Castle, Chaney’s wife and Mary Ann Mosier and Catharine Hart, Mrs. Minerva Wilcox and Jerry Wilcox here. Leta Hyde and Mrs. Carpenter here. Carl and Vem Brown and Bennie Temple here. Carl got a bag of oats. I got a bottle of Hoats German Cologne of Nettie Kem 25 cts. Then I got 2 bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters of George Kem and Nettie Kem brought it down to me. I sprayed my vining rose tonight and watered my plants. I gave Mrs. Hart and the two Mrs. Castles each a photo of mine. Arthur came here tonight and sprayed my plumb trees after dark. Saturday, May 16 It is cloudy today. Myrtle Wilcox here. She went with me in the cemetery and we took two pails of water and watered my plants on all three lots and I let Myrtle take my express wagon and took a basket and a pail of pota­ toes for her mother to plant. The cut worms are eating her things all up in her garden. I went to Mort Jones and got Ely Clement to come and fix the two middle legs to my extension table. I paid him 12 cts. He had to put longer screws. Dr. Hyde came after me and I went home with him to Leta and Lora and Opal’s party. There was 25 children there, three boys and the rest girls and women. They had nuts, ice cream, candy and cake and so on. I stayed there all night. Slept with Opal. Mattie put the oil clotch down already for the stove. It rained a very little so they had to put the long table on the porch. They rode the goat and played and spoke pieces and sang. Swung in the hammock. They had lots of fun. Bell and Hazel Brophy went home. Vida Vanhorn took them Abrey Vantassle and children here. Sunday, May 17 It was real cold last night and it rained and thundred and lightninged and the wind has blown real hard all day. It blew down the apple tree to Nettie’s and half of a pear tree and a big limb from another one. Mrs. Vantassle and her two children went home to Martin today when the wind blew so. I came at 4 o’clock with Dock. He had to go most to Banfield and to Mr. Roaches and lots of places and he was gone all the forenoon. Joe Cook’s girl was to Dock’s. Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Harmon and Claude Hall. Nettie gave me some dutch cheese and a jug of milk. The wind broke a limb off from my horse chestnut tree and one from my lilac bush. I went into see Mrs. Carpenter a little while. I covered my tomatoes and plants. Mattie Slawson was gone when I go about 4 o c . did lots of chores. It al dark and no Mattie here. Mrs. Carpenter here a few minutes. Fine rain and lots of damage done to day by the wind. Monday, May 18 It is a nice day today. I got one bottle of cologne for Lora today. Mattie washed today. Leta and Lora came to school. Lora wrote a letter to Tom Brandstetter. I gave her a penny for a stamp and put it in an envelope and Lora took it to the office to have it stamped. I went and took a lot of flowers to the cemetery to put on my three lots, and Mrs. Carpenter and I went to see Mrs. Cahill. She is not well and we stopped in to see Mrs. Nelson. I went this morning to see Mrs. Wilcox and got a few big tomatoe plants and set them out. I took 50 cts. of Nettie’s money and gave to John Brigham for Nettie to pay him for some pictures and I gave to Eva Cairns that Nettie sent to her of Opal with my glasses on. Tonight Mattie and I set a row of tomatoes the length of the gar­ den. 5 different kinds and watered them all up good. George Kem gave me a receipt of the mixed medicine. I got two bottles of Hoyts German cologne of Stephen Temple 25 cts. each 50 cts. in all. I saw Ida Damon today to Mary’s. They called me today. Bunker Gibbs plastered over head today a little in my dining room. (To be continued) BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: A 8 V: K J 5 4 ♦: KJ 10 8 2 K2 WEST EAST 4: J V: A 10 9 4: K Q 10 7 6 V: 8 2 ♦: Q 9 7 6 3 4: 10 6 5 3 f:A54 4: Q J 9 SOUTH: 4: 7 5 4 3 2 V.Q7 6 3 ♦: 4: A 8 7 4 Dealer: East Vulnerable: North/South Lead: J4 North Pass Dbl Pass East 14 24 Pass Pass South Pass Pass 2V West 1NT Pass Pass The Take Out Double is a most useful convention in our list of conventions to have and to use from this day forward. Let’s take a look at today’s hand, especially at the bidding to see how North/South ended up with the correct contract. East, as dealer, opened the bidding with 14, promising at least five spades and twelve high card points. With a pass from South, West with seven high card points and a singleton spade used a one no trump forcing bid. East was obligated per their partnership agreement to bid again, even if it were a three-card suit. East bid the cheapest bid she could, and she bid 24. South passed again, West passed, and now North came to life. Having listened to the bidding and looking at his hand, North used the Take Out Convention to tell partner South that he was short in both of the bid suits: spades and clubs. Short means short: a void, a singleton, or in this case, a doubleton in each suit. As always, if East passed as she did, South was forced to bid one of the two unbid suits. South, accord­ ingly, bid the only suit she could: the heart suit. She had no diamonds. What a surprise when South ended up the declarer when everyone passed, and South would play the contract in 2V. The play of the hand followed with a lead of the J4 from West. South won the trick in the North hand with the A4. A small diamond came from the North hand and was trumped in the South hand for trick number two. A small club was led to the K4 in the North hand and back came another diamond and another heart trump. The A4 was played next from the South hand, and a small club was then trumped in the North hand. Back came another diamond that was trumped in the South hand. At this point, South has taken the first seven tricks without drawing a single trump. At the eighth trick, South led the 84 that lost to the 104 in the West. South elected to pitch the 84 on West’s winning trick. Back came a diamond from West, and South used the Q* overtrumping the 8^ from East. A small spade from South was trumped in the North with a small heart. The JV was led and was allowed to win for North, but West would win the last two tricks with the 10V and the AV. South had taken ten tricks with hearts as trump for a successful 170 points and a top board on that hand. While this hand was played numerous times, only eleven teams found the Take Out Double as a way to find the fit in the heart suit. Without using the Take Out Double, most of the unsuccessful North declarers used a diamond overcall and went c. defeat when partner South showed up Without a single diamond. Listening to the bidding was crucial on this hand, North was patient, listening to the bidding and was ready for action once it looked like East and West would be playing in the club suit. Short in the two suits that had been bid, North gave South the choice of her best suit. South, of course, had only one choice left once the bidding returned to her. With no diamonds, and knowing that North was short in spades and clubs, it was an easy choice to bid the major suit. Hearts were just the ticket for today’s hand. Bridge Notes: The Take Out Double is one of the “Eight Conventions You Should Know and Use.” The Stayman Convention and the Jacoby Transfer Convention are two others. What are the other five? Check in next time for a continuation of useful conventions that you and your partner should know and use. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the follow­ ing Boards/Commissions: ' Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Board (1 position, partial term) Central Dispatch Administrative Board, Citizen at Large: Applicants cannot be affiliated with any organ­ ization already involved with Barry County Central Dispatch. Applicants must be a resident of Barry County. A letter of intent along with some background information and the willingness to commit to this position must be sent along with the application. Community Corrections Advisory Board (1 position representing Communications Media) Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3r^ floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org: and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 77=qRoqc GIVE THE GIFT OF NEWS! Buy your loved one a subscription to the best source of news covering Barry County! Subscribe to the PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on June 4, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, with­ in the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Christopher Knapp, 10747 Boniface Pt. Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a variance to allow for the construction of an addition to a principle dwelling that fails to meet the front set­ back requirements set forth in section 4.24 “Waterfront Lots” B-D. The subject property is 10747 Boniface Pt. Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080-08-12-006-017-15 and is located in the R2 zon­ ing district. 2. A request by James Minich, 7010 Shoreline Dr. Delton, Ml 49046 for variance to allow for the construction of a detached accessory:building that fails to meet the setback requirements set forth in section 6.17 “Nonconforming Lots of Record”. The property is 7010 Shoreline Dr. Delton, Ml 49046 - 08-12-380-002-00 and is located in the R2 zoning district. 3. Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. . All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and serv­ ices such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. < Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77586873 �Page 10 — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Nicholas Ronald Byers, 40, Bellevue, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 12 months of probation after pleading guilty to possession of marijuana. Byers was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell May 8. He was given credit for one day served in jail. McDowell ordered Byers’jail sentence be suspended with proba­ tion and that probation be terminated upon full payment of court assessments in the amount of $1,198. An additional charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol was dismissed. Angela Jo Raak, 35, Middleville, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail with 36 months of probation after pleading guilty to maintaining a methamphetamine lab. Raak’s jail sentence was suspended with probation and successful completion of the court’s adult drug court program. She was given credit for 91 days served in jail and will pay $1,448 in court fines and costs. The sentence was imposed in Barry County Circuit Court May 8. An addi­ tional charge of controlled substance main­ taining a lab involving meth was dismissed. Bruce Guy Murphy, 55, Hastings, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail for each of two counts of possession of meth and maintaining a lab involving meth. He was given credit for 69 days served in jail and was placed on 36 months of probation. Judge McDowell ruled Murphy may be released from jail to a resi­ dential treatment program or rehab for 90 days. He is also to enroll and successfully complete the adult drug court program and pay court costs and fines of $2,016. An addi­ tional charge of possession of marijuana was dismissed. The sentence was ordered May 8. Patrick Allen Stephens, 30, Hastings, was sentenced May 8 in Barry County Circuit Court to six months in jail for each of two counts of possession of meth and delivery and manufacturing of meth. Judge McDowell ordered he complete the court’s Swift and Sure Sanctions Program, attend counseling one time per week and AA/Narcotics Anonymous four times per week. He was given credit for 110 days served and ordered to pay $1,616 in court fines and costs. Two additional charges of operating a lab involv­ ing meth were dismissed. Neil Bryce Rich, 57, Hastings, pleaded guilty March 19 to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, third offense. He was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court May 8 to 60 days in jail and 36 months of probation. His jail time will be served on a monitored tether instead of in jail and he will enroll in the adult drug court program. Rich must attend AA/NA four times per week and pay $1,948 in fines and costs. An additional charge of operating motor vehi­ cle while impaired was dismissed. Darin Michael Card, 26, Delton, was sen­ tenced to six months in jail and 60 months of probation for an aggravated stalking charge. Judge McDowell ordered the sentence May 7 and gave Card credit for seven days served in jail. McDowell ordered the jail time be sus­ pended with successful probation, he attend NA/AA three times per week, receive mental health and substance abuse counseling, and have no contact with the victim. He is also ordered to pay $798 in court fines and costs. Anthony Tywonne Turner, 35, Lansing, was sentenced May 7 in Barry County Circuit Court to four months in jail for probation vio­ lation. Judge McDowell ordered he report to jail May 12 unless all assessments of $973 are paid in full by that time. Turner was on pro­ bation from an armed robbery charge in 2012. Jon Charles Keeler, 41, Hastings, was sen­ tenced by Judge McDowell May 7 for proba­ tion violation charges after a January posses­ sion of meth charge. Keeler was sentenced to nine months in jail with credit for 10 days. His probation was revoked, and he must pay $898 in court fines and costs. Paige Rochelle Cutler, 23, Middleville, pleaded guilty March 19 in Barry County Circuit Court to operating and maintaining a lab involving methamphetamines. She was sentenced May 7 to serve 60 days in jail and 36- months of probation. Judge McDowell ordered the jail sentence be suspended with successful completion in the adult drug court program. Cutler also was ordered to attend AA/NA four times per week and pay $1,348 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of maintaining a lab involving meth was dis­ missed. 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the healing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Bryant Ford Thomas, 22, Lake Odessa, was sentenced May 8 in Barry County Circuit Court to serve between 18 and 60 months in prison for probation violation. In 2011, Thomas was sentenced for criminal sexual conduct, third degree, with a minor between the ages of 13 and 15 years old. Judge Amy McDowell said she would object to boot camp for Thomas and ordered he pay $1,048 in court fines and costs. Thomas’ Holmes Youthful Trainee Act status also was revoked. Aaron Michael Roush, 36, * Hickory Comers, was sentenced May 7 in Barry County Circuit Court to between 23 and 60 months in jail for a charge of home invasion in the third degree. Roush was given credit for 57 days served in jail and ordered to pay $198 in court fines and costs. Judge Amy McDowell said she would object to boot camp for Roush. ‘ David Duwayne Wright, 52, Hastings, was sentenced May 7 in Barry County Circuit Court to 216 days in jail for probation viola­ tion from a 2011 possession-of-meth charge. Wright was given credit for 216 days in jail and was ordered to enter the court’s Swift and Sure Sanctions Program and continue proba­ tion. Driver injured after one-vehicle accident A 32-year-old driver was airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo with serious injuries after a one-vehicle accident on Cedar Creek Road near Drake Road in southern Barry County. Officers from Barry Township Police and Barry and Hope township medical first responders arrived at the scene Tuesday evening, May 13. They found the male driver lying next to a Toyota pickup truck which was hext to a tree. Preliminary investigation indicates the man was traveling south at a high rate of speed on Cedar Creek Road when he lost control of the truck, went airborne and hit the tree and embankment before coming to rest against a second tree. The driver was ejected form the vehicle. Police said they don’t believe the driver was wearing a seatbelt. They also said it appears alcohol was a factor, Barry .County: ’s Department, also assisted at the scene with accident recon­ struction. The accident remains under investigation. Man gets up to 30 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct with a minor by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Paul Watson, 64, of Wayland, offered a tearful apology, to his family before he was sentenced to serve 84 to 360 months in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor younger than 13 years old, “You are two different people,” said Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell addressing Watson May 8. “You’re a caring and loving father and a sexual offender.” McDowell said Watson’s actions have caused devastation and confusion for his family. The plea agreement dismissed one other charge of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree and three charges of criminal sexual conduct, second degree. It is also in conjunc­ tion with a plea agreement entered in Lake County. Both counties must approve the plea agreement or he may withdraw the plea in both counties and could go to trial. “I don’t like this plea agreement necessar­ ily,” said McDowell. But she said she also would take into consideration victim state­ ments and the fact she didn’t want the victims to have to go through a trial. “They’ve suffered enough,” said McDowell. Watson cried and tried to hold back his emotions as he read a prepared lengthy letter. “I’m so very ashamed of myself. I’m sorry. Please forgive me for behaving this way,” he said. Watson was given credit for 179 days already served in the Barry County Jail. Copper theft reported from utility substation A Consumers Energy employee reported theft of about $1,000 worth of copper wire from a substation in the 2000 block of Campground Road, Hastings. The site, two-acre compound enclosed by fencing and barbed wire, is an energy relay station for the company. An employee found a large hole cut in the fence of the area and then discovered the copper grounding wires, which ran down the fence into ground rods to keep the facility electrified, were stolen. The theft occurred within the three weeks prior to the May 7 report. trapped under his vehicle while working on it. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home in the 4000 block of 108th Street at about 10:50 a.m. May 10. Both of his legs were trapped under the left front wheel well of a vehicle. The man told police he was working on the front suspension when the vehicle fell off of the jack and onto his legs. Two women were also at the scene and were able to place a scissors jack under the vehicle, however they did not have the crank to raise the jack. Officers were able to use the jack and lift the vehicle enough the man was able to pull his legs out. He was transported to Metro Hospital for treatment. Officers said there were no visible injuries or open laceration to his legs, but there were pressure marks on the outside of his legs. Generator removed Items missing from from Pine Lake foreclosed property Road home An employee who cleans up foreclosed properties for Independent Bank of Ionia reported theft of items from one property. The report was filed with the sheriff’s department May 1 and occurred in the 7000 block of East M-79 Nashville. He told deputies he believed the items were taken sometime between Feb. 21 and May 1. Items taken included a bike, washer and dryer, copper plumbing, scrap metal, freez­ er, lawn mower and wagon. Items have an estimated value of more than $800. Middleville man finds bullet lodged in door A 43-year-old Middleville man reported a bullet lodged in a door of his home on Whispering Valley Drive in Middleville. The man told sheriff’s deputies he heard a noise about 7 p.m. May 6, but could not locate the source. The next day, he said, he discovered the hole in the door and what he believed to be bullet still in the door. The estimated cost to replace the door is $1,500. Delton woman complains of noise from mud trucks A 62-year-old Delton woman com­ plained of noise from what she believed was a mud bog incident involving modified pickup trucks driving through mud. The woman said she wanted the incident report­ ed because Hope Township has an upcom­ ing vote to try and get the activity to stop. The woman told police the noise has been a nuisance for some time. Sheriff’s deputies reportedly observed about 20 vehicles parked in a field about one-quarter mile from M-43. The deputies did not report hearing any excessive noise from the road. Caledonia man trapped under vehicle A 59-year-old Caledonia man was A 50-year-old Delton man reported theft of a generator from a residence in the 11000 block of Pine Lake Road. The gener­ ator was reported missing May 6, and the man told sheriff’s deputies it likely went missing sometime between December 2103 and May 6. The generator is valued at $300. Windshield damaged by passing vehicle A 41-year-old Bellevue man reported damage to his vehicle while he was driving north on M-37 near Hickory Road May 11. The man told sheriff’s deputies someone from a southbound vehicle threw some­ thing out the window that struck his vehi­ cle and damaged his windshield. Damage was reportedly less than $1,000. Vehicle damaged while parked at home A 37-year-old Nashville man reported damage to the windshield of his vehicle while it was parked at his home in the 600 block of Thomapple Lake Road. The man told sheriff’s deputies the windshield was not damaged when he got home May 9, but a few hours later he noticed the windshield was cracked and there was a small chip in it. Power equipment taken from summer home A 74-year-old Wayland man reported a break-in to a summer home in the 10000 block of Bowens Mill Road. The man, who watches the home, told sheriff’s deputies the homeowners live out of state and he checks on the property. He noticed a broken window in the residence and open bam doors. He found a service door pushed in. Items reportedly missing included three push lawnmowers and a rototiller from one of the outbuildings. Nothing was reported­ ly missing from inside the home. Shelbyville man critical after moped accident A 65-year-old Shelbyville man is reported­ ly in critical condition after a moped accident at about 5:40 p.m. Saturday, May 10, on Wildwood Road near Fawn Lake Road in Orangeville Township. James Bourdo suffered severe injuries, according to Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post. He was transported to Borgess Hospital by West Michigan Air Care. Bourdo reportedly underwent surgery and was listed in critical condition, according to the state police. Troopers were dispatched to the single­ vehicle accident where they found Bourdo had reportedly been thrown off a moped. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, troopers said. Orangeville first responders and Wayland Area EMS responded to the scene. Bourdo’s actions prior to the crash are cur­ rently under investigation. Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be contributing factors in the accident. The crash remains under investigation. Call any time for Hastings Banner ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-IM5 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — Page 11 NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Clemons and Carolyn Clemons, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 5, 2005, and recorded on September 13, 2005 in instrument 1152692, and modified by agreement dated April 14, 2012, and recorded on June 13, 2012 In instrument 2012-001130, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Nineteen and 69/100 Dollars ($151,719.69). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on June 5, 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Bryanwood Estates Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 6, Page 14 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 8, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy. Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #383194F04 (05-08) (05-29) 77586741 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Scott VanTatenhove and Fatima VanTatenhove, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 19, 2009 and recorded August 26, 2009 in Instrument Number 200908260008731, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seven Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Five and 87/100 Dollars ($107,165.87) including interest at 6.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 22, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel A: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 of said Section 33: thence South 420.18 feet for place of beginning; thence South 234.19 feet; thence East 186 feet; thence North 234.19 feet; thence West 186 feet to the place of beginning.Parcel B: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the West 1/4 corner; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 420.81 feet along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds East 186 feet parallel with the East and West 1/4 line of said Section to the point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds East 160 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 secondsEast 310 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds West 160 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 310 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be46 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. . Dated: April 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-004531 (04-24) (05-15) 77586496 STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 14-81-CH In the matter of Gregory S. Smith v The Unknown Heirs, Devisees or Assignees of Walter F. Rose and Leia R. Rose. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: including the Unknown Heirs, Devisees or Assignees of Walter F. Rose and Leia R. Rose whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A default was entered against Defendants on April 21, 2014 and a Motion for Entry of Default Judgment and Notice of Hearing were filed on May 5, 2014. A hearing has been set on the Motion for Entry of Default Judgment on June 12, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. before the Honorable Amy L. McDowell, Barry County Circuit Court, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Copies of the Default, Motion for Entry of Default Judgment and Notice of Hearing may be obtained from Plaintiff’s attorney or from the Barry County Circuit Court Clerk. Stephanie S. Fekkes (P43549) 333 Bridge Street, NW, Suite 800 Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 616-459-1171 77586719 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 14-323-CH ORDER T ANSWER HON. AMY L. MCDOWELL DAVID ANAYA AND LINDA ANAYA, Plaintiffs, vs. LEONA SMITH AND/OR THE HEIRS OF LEONA SMITH, Defendant Davis H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiffs TO: LEONA SMITH AND/OR THE HEIRS OF LEONA SMITH Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Leona Smith or the heirs of Lepna Smith shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property commonly known as: 5641 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, Michigan 49344, more fully described as follows: THE SOUTH 80 FEET OF LOT 26, LAPHAM’S AIRPORT PLAT. PARCEL NUMBER: 08-11-100-013-10 at least 3 days prior to the date noted below, to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled matter, and on the 3rd day of July, 2014 at 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon, this Court shall take proofs and shall terminate whatever interest LEONA SMITH and/or THE HEIRS OF LEONA SMITH may have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date. Date: 5/1/14 Amy L. McDowell, Circuit Judge Drafted by: David H. Tripp (P29290) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 77586707 MQII£E^EliORIfiAfiE_FOBE£LQSM£SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. • Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by JACKIE L. CARROLL, now known as Jackie L. Collier, a single woman ("Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated September 22, 2005, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September 27, 2005, . as Instrument No. 1153492 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Twenty-Eight and 94/100 Dollars ($65,028.94), No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to' recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and Insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage wilt be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 19th day of June, 2014, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: The West 52 feet of Lots 43 and 44 of A.W. ' Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, being a part of the South 1/2 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 17 West. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 218 Sherman Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073 P.P. #08-52-170-000-044-00 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption peri­ od will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are consid­ ered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Dated: May 15, 2014 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 77586862 1063261 9-1 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 14026626-NC In the matter of STEPHANIE NICHOEL MEEUWES. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 05/28/2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Barry County Trial Court­ Family Division before Judge William M. Doherty P41960 for the following purpose: A hearing will be held on the petition for change of- name of Stephanie Nichoel Meeuwes to Stephanie Nichoel Kennedy. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: 04/15/2014 STEPHANIE NICHOEL MEEUWES 3072 E. STATE RD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 953-3248 77586781 miiCE_OEFORECLOSORE^ALE STEPHEN L. LANGELAND, P.C. A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Bonita K. Kibby to Educational Community Credit Union dated February 25, 2008 and recorded on March 2, 2008 at Document No. 20080312-0002273 Barry County Records. No pro­ ceedings have been institute to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $131,829.82. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on June 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., local time, at the East door, of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 5.1255 per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The land Is located In the County of Barry, State of Michigan and is described as: The East 588 feet of the South 660 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Which has the address of: 11532 Gurd Road, Delton, Ml 49046. During the six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless deter­ mined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: May 9, 2014 Educational Community Credit Union By: Stephen L. Langeland (P32583) Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law ■ 6146 W. Main St., Ste. C Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 . 269/382-3703 77586857 FQREGLOSIllEJMQIiei fqr_that_pureqse Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on February 22, 2Q08 by Thorrps A. Strumberger and Linda L. Strumberger, Mortgagor, to HCB Mortgage Company, a Michigan banking corporation, as Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on February 29, 2008 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Instrument Number 20080229-00018g5. The Mortgage was assigned by HCB Mortgage Company to Hastings City Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage Loans and Servicing Rights dated January 11, 2011 and recorded on January 21, 2011 at Instrument Number 2011012-10000759 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. At the date of this Notici there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-eight Dollars , and 79/100 Dollars ($126,528.79), including interest at 6.0% per annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, May 29, 2014, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the east steps ofthe Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales' for Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the prop­ erty located in the Township of Thornapple, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the Mortgage as follows: That part of the Northwest 1/4, Section 25, and that part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 24, all in Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 381.00 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4, to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees $0 minutes West 290.50 feet parallel with the East line of the West 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 150.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes East 290.50 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 50.00 feet along the North line of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 21 degrees 03 minutes East 215.14 feet; thence South 68 degrees 57 minutes East 186.65 feet along the centerline of State Road; thence South 21 degrees 03 minutes West 143.30 feet to the place of begin­ ning. More commonly known as: 7813 West State Road, Middleville, Michigan Tax Parcel Number: 08-014-025-008-20 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the property is deemed abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241a in which case the redemption period shall be thirty days after the foreclosure sale or when the time to provide the notice required by sub­ division MCL 600.324la(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you will be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosures sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 24, 2014 . MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank /s/ Rachel J. Foster Rachel J. Foster 100 West Michigan,Ave., Ste. 200 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 269-226-2982 77586476 STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 13008578-NA TO: Russ Wandron, Sr. i/k/a 1311 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Michigan 49058. IN THE MATTER OF: Russ Wandron, Jr. (dob: 06/15/2012). A hearing regarding termination of parental rights wilkbe conducted by the court on June 6, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in Barry County Family Court, located at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Russ Wandron, Sr. personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in the termination of your parental rights. 77586891 i MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Default has occurred in a mortgage made on March 4, 2000 ("Mortgage"), by Judy M. Werner and Wanita S. Davis to Ionia County National Bank n/k/a Firstbank, a Michigan corporation, of 302 W. Main Street, Ionia, Michigan 48846, as Mortgagee, and recorded on March 16, 2000, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, Instrument No. 1042141. The entire unpaid amount secured by such Mortgage is immediately due and payable. At the date of this Notice, the principal, interest and late charges claimed to be due and unpaid on the obligation secured by the Mortgage is the sum of Fifty-two Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty-five and 77/100 Dollars ($52,755.77) with interest at the rate of ten percent (10%). No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, June 19, 2014, at 1 o'clock p.m. on the front steps of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, which is the place for holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees allowed by law, the property located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, described in the Mortgage as follows: LOT 1024 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 136 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Tax ID No. 08-55-201-323-00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sale unless the property is aban­ doned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: May 15, 2014 Mortgagee: Firstbank: Daniel J. Gunn (P68906) BRATSCHIE BURMANIA GUNN & STODDARD, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 2180 44th Street SE, Suite 300 ' PO Box 8428 Kentwood, Ml 49518-8428 (616) 454-6005 77586867 5-15,5-22,5-29,6-5,6-12 . NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC is attempt­ ing to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Judith C. Strouse, a single woman, and Debbie Strouse, a single woman, mortgagors, of 312 West Mill Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, to Cascade Financial Inc., a Michigan banking corpo­ ration, E-4111 Andover Rd., Ste. 207, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, dated December 29, 1997, record­ ed in Barry County on January 13, 1999 at 1006307, assigned to EquiVantage Inc., a Delaware corporation, on December 29,1997, said assignment recorded in Barry County, Michigan, on March 26, 1999, at 1027099, and re-recorded on May 10, 1999 at 1029331, said mortgage then assigned to First National Bank of Chicago as Trustee, One First National Plaza, Ste. 0125, Chicago, IL 60670 on April 17, 1998, recorded in Barry County on February 20, 2001 at 1055124, assigned to Residential Funding Company, LLC, 1100 Virginia Drive, Ft. Washington, PA 19034 on February 7, 2012, recorded in Barry County on June 18, 2012 at 2012-001319, assigned to Residential Group 115, LLC, 8155 Annsbury Dr., Ste. 100, Shelby Township, Ml 48316 on February 7, 2012, recorded in Barry County on June 18,2012 at 2012-001320, assigned on March 6, 2014 to Blue Bay Capital, LLC, 1685 68th Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316, recorded in Barry County on March 12, 2014 at 2014-001999. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, all interest accruing thereafter and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $45,704.46. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage, or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with Interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, includ­ ing attorneys’ fees allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are sit­ uated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as follows: The East one-half of Lot Three Hundred Seventy Five (375) and the West Two rods of Lots Three Hundred Seventy Three (373) and Three Hundred Seventy Four (374) EXCEPT Two (2) rods square out of the Southwest corner of Lot Three Hundred Seventy Four (374) formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. The property is commonly known as 312 West Mill Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Notice is hereby given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale. Notice is further given that if the property is sold at foreclosure sale, in accordance with MCL 600.3278, the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 17, 2014 ' Blue Bay Capital, LLC 77586439 SYNOPSIS Barry Township Board REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 2014 Regular meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Delton Fire department truck bay. ROLL CALL: All board members present. 5 guests. Motion approved special minutes from 04-30-14 as presented. Motion approved agenda with 1 addition. Resolutions 14-3,14-4, 14-5 & 14-6 were adopt­ ed. Motion approved to purchase a new rescue pumper for HCFD. Motion approved to 100% pre-pay for the rescue pumper and HCFD shall deliver the truck. Approval for $1,000.00 of additional items for the truck. Motion approved to pay all bills as presented for approval and except the check register as present­ ed. Adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully, Attested to by: Debra J. Knight Wesley Kahler Barry Township Clerk Barry Township Supervisor IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Lee Secord single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated February 15, 2008 and recorded February 15, 2008 in Instrument Number. 20080215-0001443, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Three and 2/100 Dollars ($71,353.02) includ­ ing interest at 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on MAY 22, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: . Land situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as fol­ lows: Lots 1, 2 and 3, except the Southeasterly 30 feet of Lot 3 of Smith's Lakeview Estates Number 1 according to the Plat thereof recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 2 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: April 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-005129 (04-24) (05-15) 77586491 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lori L. Teegardin and Robert J. Teegardin, Wife and Husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2012 and recorded February 14, 2012 in Instrument # 201202140001583 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Quicken Loans Inc., by assignment dated May 9, 2014 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and Twenty-Nine Cents ($142,355.29) including interest 4.125% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Bany County at 1:00PM on June 12, 2014. Said premises are situ­ ated in Township of Assyira, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, LYING SOUTHEAST­ ERLY OF WEST LAKE ROAD, WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF WEST LAKE ROAD AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF WESTLAKE ROAD A DIS­ TANCE OF 700.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST, 450.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE, 300.00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 600.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT OF SAID CENTERLINE WHICH LIES 920.00 FEET IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG CENTERLINE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CEN­ TERLINE 395.00 FEET; THENCE IN A SOUTH­ EASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE 375.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 6428 Westlake Rd, Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the perSon who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property dtiring the redemption period. Dated: 5/15/2014 Quicken Loans Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-03839 (05-15)(06-05) 77586911 �Page 12 — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — The Hastings Banner ' Saxon soccer beats Bengals again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Good passes set up the majority of the Saxon goals in an 8-0 victory over visiting Ottawa Hills Wednesday. The Saxons scored their second OK Gold Conference victory over the Bengals. Mary Feldpausch put a nice center pass in for Dailey, who settled the ball and blasted it past the Bengal keeper for the Saxons’ first goal early in the second half, but then it took the Saxons a little while to settle into a rhythm. The Saxons had a time in the first half where they were a little too quick to fire shots on the Bengal net. Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel was happy to see his girls start to work for better scoring opportunities as the game went on, but wasn’t disappointed at all that it took nearly the full 80 minutes for his girls to mercy the Bengals. “They were down a player, and that allowed me to get a lot of our rotation in,” Schoessel said. “That’s what we did. We played a lot of our people that don’t get a lot of minutes. We had a talk about sportsman­ ship and being a good sport, and it allows you to play the game fully and allows you to get your girls that don’t get many minutes in.” “Emile Caris got in there to play a lot, and Kaley Ziegler. Nao Tsutsumi, she’s our for­ eign exchange-student that’s never played soccer in her life, we put her back on defense for a good portion of the game. Karlee Vaughan another one, Kaycee Mackenzie and several of them just got 40 minutes when they usually get 10 in a game.” Hastings led 3-0 at the half. Dailey earned the assist on the Saxons’ sec­ ond goal, chipping a ball into the middle which Autumn Ackels beat the Bengal keeper to to tap into the net 6:35 before the break. A nice centering pass from Kylee Nemetz led to the Saxons’ third goal, 2:31 before the break. The ball skipped off the head of teammate Megan Ziegler and Feldpausch was there to knock it into the open net. Ziegler scored a goal of her own with 2:48 left in the game, heading in a comer kick from Nemetz, which brought an end to the contest. Dailey made it 4-0 nine minutes into the second half, tapping a soft shot under the Bengal keeper. Ziegler had another nice set-up for Ackels with 25 minutes to play, centering a ball from the right comer perfectly which allowed Ackels to just deflect the ball into the goal. A good pass from Feldpausch opened things up for Lexi Price to score about four minutes later. Ackels scored her third goal with 5:30 left, firing a long shot that snuck just under team­ mate Maddie Dailey who was shielding the Bengal keeper in front of the net. “They did have some frustrating moments in the first half, but they cleaned them up and they got things straightened out in the second half,” Schoessel said. “That happens when you get different people playing with differ­ ent people. “They started getting better shots and keep­ ing their head in the game a little different. We talked with our captains about being smarter with the things that they were doing.” Hastings is slated to host Comstock Park this afternoon for a non-conference contest. Hastings’ Amanda Woodmansee looks to move the ball past an Ottawa Hills defender in the midfield during Wednesday’s OK Gold contest in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Irish top DK in first KVA tourney game Hackett Catholic Central’s varsity girls’ soccer team scored its second 2-0 victory of the season over Delton Kellogg Monday, in the opening round of the Kalamazoo Valley Association tournament. The Irish got goals from Alex Vanderbeek and Naomi Keyte, while outshooting the Panthers 13-4 in their contest in Kalamazoo. Delton goalkeeper Hannah Butchbaker made eight saves. The loss put the Panthers into a contest with Comstock which was scheduled for Wednesday evening in Delton. Delton fell to 3-9 overall this season with the loss, and 2-5 in the conference. The Panthers closed the league regular sea­ son with a 4-1 loss to visiting Parchment last Wednesday. Riley Smith had the lone goal for Delton, off an assist from Lexi Holben. Melissa Britain scored twice for Parchment in the first half, and Gianna Stowe and Samantha Searles added goals for the visiting Panther group. Shots were fairly event at 12-8 in favor of Parchment. In between the two league contests, the Delton girls were downed 1-0 by Allegan Saturday. The Tigers’ Ashley Pegg scored the game’s only goal. Butch Baker made six saves in a game which the Tigers’ controlled throughout. Tiger keeper Christy Gonazles made the save on the only shot on her net. TK boys ahead of Hastings at jamboree Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ golf team finished higher than fifth in the OK Gold Conference for the first time this season Wednesday. The Trojans were fourth at the OK Gold Conference jamboree hosted by South Christian at Railside Golf Club. South Christian took the day’s title with a 158. Catholic Central was second with a 173, followed by Wayland 174, Thomapple Kellogg 185 and Hastings 190. Andrew Brown and Justin Bergstrom led the Trojans with a pair of 45s. TK also got a 46 from Patrie Lajoye and a 49 from Josiah Schmid. South Christian got a 37 from Josh Riemersma and a 39 from Nick VanderHorst. They were the only two guys under 40 on the day. The Sailor team also got a 40 from Kade Hoeksema and a 42 from Grant Kapteyn. Peter Greene led Catholic Central with a 40 and Wayland got a 41 from Nick Losinger. Hastings was led by 43 s from Danny Hooten and Alec Ridderbos. The Saxons also got a 50 from Austin Caris and a 54 from Nick Baum. The Saxons were back in action Saturday, finishing in a tie for sixth place at the 8th Annual Pennfield Invitational at Marywood Golf Club. The event included two individual rounds, plus a two-person best ball competition and a two-person scramble. Muskegon Reeths-Puffer took the day’s title with a a score of 312. Harper Creek was second with a 325, followed by Coldwater 328, Olivet 330, Vicksburg 348, Charlotte 356, Hastings 356, Delton Kellogg 362, Pennfield 368, Kalamazoo Central 369, South Haven 384, New Buffalo 385, Kalamazoo Christian 388, Jackson Northwest. 390, St. Philip 393, Lansing Waverly NTS and Union City NTS. Hastings got a 90 from Hooten and a 91 from Ridderbos. Baum and Peter Beck teamed up in the best ball competition to record an 89, and Caris and Bo Morgan shot an 86 as the Saxon scramble team. Delton Kellogg got an 84 from Dreke Lutterbeck and an 86 from Sarah Shipley for its two individual totals. Anthony Houtrow and Austin Tobias scored a 99 in the best ball and Austin Garcie and Nick Corsariol fired a 93 in the scramble for Delton. The top scramble score of the day was a 73 by the Vicksburg team of Mitchell Fevig and Chase Tyre. Coldwater’s Nolan Duda and Cam Ruge scored the day’s best ball total with a 70. Kyle IPage of Harper Creek was the day’s low individual, shooting a 73. DK better than Pennfield, but not Eagles Four players shot 40 or better as Delton Kellogg, Pennfield and Schoolcraft met for a Kalamazoo Valley Association Tri at Mullenhurst Golf Course Friday. Delton Kellogg’s varsity golf team was led by Sarah Shipley’s 4-over-par 39 on the front nine, which was good for the third best score of the day. Schoolcraft scored a pair of league wins with its total of 158. Delton shot a 172 and Pennfield 179. Chris Kolbe shot a 36 and Tom Hurst a 38 to lead the Eagles to the victory. Behind Shipley for Delton, Dreke Lutterbeck shot a 41, Jesse Mishler a 47 and Anthony Houtrow a 45. Schoolcraft also got a 40 from Austin Crandle and a 44 from Andrew Julien. Pennfield was led by JT Damon’s 41. Tyler Kipp shot a 44, Jared Frisbie 45 and Zac Geno 49. That was the second match in two days for Delton. The Panthers topped Allegan 171-193 in a dual on the par-35 nine at Chesire Hills Thursday. Houtrow led the Panthers there with a 41. Shipley shot a 42, Lutterbeck 44 and Kenny Gehrman added a 45. Allegan was led by 46s from Frank Locatis and Braden Elis. The Panthers were slated to host Parchment and Hackett Catholic Central for a league Tri Monday at Mullenhurst, but that match was postponed to Friday because of the weather. Vikings top Portland by one for third at home jamboree Lakewood’s varsity boys’ golf team placed third when it hosted the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division at Centennial Acres Thursday. The Vikings edged Portland by a stroke to finish in the top half, scoring a 169. Lansing Catholic took the day’s title with a score of 160 and Williamston was second with 166. Behind the Vikings, Portland scored a 170, Corunna 184 and Stockbridge NTS. Ryan Feasal fired a 41 to lead the Vikings on the Sunrise nine. Wade Piercefield and Wyatt Moll each shot a 42 and Blake Yaeger and Alec Willison each shot 44. Lansing Catholic had five guys shoot 41 or better, led by Adam Elias who shot a 39. Owen Rush and Avery Nelson each shot a 40 and Brent Marshall and Niko Voutsaras each shot a 41. Williamston’s Parker Ottarson had his team’s best score, a 2-over-par 38. Portland’s Rhet Schrauben was the day’s medalist with a 1-over-par 37. Lansing Catholic hosts the league this afternoon. The Vikings will then head to Big Rapids for a tournament Saturday. Lakewood kept its record perfect in non­ league duals Friday when it topped visiting Thomapple Kellogg at Centennial Acres 186­ 187 on the Midday nine. Feasal again led the Vikings, this time with a 45. Moll added a 46, Eric Geiger 47 and Joe Parks a 48. Mason Lettinga paced Thomapple Kellogg with a 41. The Trojans also got a 43 from Andrew Brown, a 49 from Justin Bergstrom, and 54s from Patrie Lajoy and Nick . Ulrich rolls 300game and an 800-series Mark Ulrich bowled a 300-game and an 815-series on April 9 at Hastings Bowl. This was the ninth 300-game and second 800-series this year at the lanes in Hastings. The Saxons’ Maddie Dailey sets herself to settle a Bengal clearing attempt in the midfield during her team’s 8-0 win over visiting Ottawa Hills on Pierce Field Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK girls soccer still chasing OK Gold title The Trojan varsity girls’ soccer team will host South Christian Friday, likely with the OK Gold Conference championship on the line. The Thomapple Kellogg girls improved to 6-1 in the conference with a 3-0 victory over visiting Hastings Monday. The Trojans were looking to move to 7-1 in the league with a match at Wayland Wednesday. “If we can win those games, that would give us a share of the OK Gold and that has been the goal for this team all season,” said TK head coach Joel Strickland. The Trojans outshot the Saxons 18-1. The Trojans struggled at times to finish according to Strickland, but didn’t have too much trou­ ble getting the win. Erin Scheidel, Holly Hall and Haley Alverson scored the three Trojan goals, with two assists by Graham and one by Hall. Strickland praised Scheidel after the game. “She is the girl that just has it. Honestly, I am going to miss coaching her. She works so hard and does all the little things. She will be somebody that you can’t just replace when she is gone. I am going to miss her play on the field and I will miss her as a person as well. She is one of a kind.” TK is 11-1-1 overall. The Trojans scored a 3-0 non-conference win over visiting Otsego Friday. “Our midfield did a great job of posses­ sion,” Strickland said. “Our wings did a great job of setting up our forwards and our defense played a great game. Getting a shutout was great to see.” Graham scored all three Trojan goals,* the first coming off a comer kick in the first five minutes of the game. . Scheidel assisted Graham with a corner kick with just over four minutes left in the first half. Graham scored again two minutes into the second half, off an assist from Olivia Lamberg. Hall assisted on Graham’s third goal with just under ten minutes to play. Delton baseball improving after staring the year 0-10 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers have turned things around. Delton Kellogg’s varsity baseball team has gone 8-6 in its last 14 games after an 0-10 starfcto the season. “They cut down on errors, and we’re start­ ing to hit the ball really well now. They final­ ly realized and it all came together, once you cut down the errors then you don’t need to score 15 runs to win a game. They’re playing better defense and our pitching has picked up.” The-Panthers defeated Carson City-Crystal 6-4 in the championship game at the Carson City-Crystal Invitational, after a 9-0 victory over St. Louis in their first game of the day. Freshman Edward Jones had a huge morn­ ing for the Panthers, earning the win on the mound in the opener by throwing a complete game one-hitter. Trevor Millard and TJ Wooden shut down Carson City-City Crystal in relief after the tournament hosts rallied from a 2-0 deficit to take a 4-2 lead. Delton was able to rally for the win though. “They really hit really well, all of them all through both games on Saturday,” said Delton head coach Jesse Lyons. The Panthers came into the tournament having just split a doubleheader with Kalamazoo Christian in Kalamazoo Valley Association action Friday. The Panthers topped the Comets 3-0 in the first game, getting a two-hit shut out from Millard. He struck out two and walked just one. Hunter Verschoof had two hits and two RBI in the Panthers’ 3-0 win. Eddie Jones, Andrew Petzold and Alex Wilfong scored the three Delton runs. Jones had two hits and Petzold three in the win. The Comets took game two 10-9. The Comets rallied with two runs in the fifth and three in the sixth to pull in front, after Delton had scored four runs in the first and three in the second to take the lead. Jacob Morgan, Jones and Petzold each had a double in the Panthers first-inning surge. Coach Lyons was especially pleased with the defense of senior second baseman Spencer Sauers in the doubleheader with the Comets. Delton was rained out Tuesday against Pennfield, and that game was scheduled to be made up yesterday. The Panthers face Hackett in Kalamazoo Friday to close out the league season. Delton is currently 4-10 in the league. lion ladies fall to Parchment in first KVA Tournament game Parchment topped Maple Valley 8-0 in the first round of the 2014 Kalamazoo Valley Association varsity girls’ soccer tournament Monday. The Panthers had eight different players score, led by Kaitlyn Blanchard who had a goal and two assists. Parchment fired 22 shots on the Lion net, with Lion keeper Kristin Primm coming up with 14 saves. Breanna Heinze and Marium Betity both had two shots on goal at the other end for the Lion offense. The Lions were scheduled to host Olivet for their second league tournament contest Wednesday. Parchment advanced to face Pennfield in the tournament semifinals. Also adding goals for Parchment were Paige Berg, Mackay Heasley, Keeley Hinton, Meredith Stutz, Kate Thayer, Vivian Kunz and Katie Ammon. Thayer and Samantha Searles each had an assist. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — Page 13 Looking For a PRINTER? FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH ne area's most complete printing facility Call one of our sales professionals today! 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(Photo by Yvette Winchester) Hastings’ Trista Straube (right) leads a pack that includes Thornapple Kellogg’s Janie Noah and South Christian’s Emma Morren early on in the 1600-meter run Saturday in Middleville. (Photo by Yvette Winchester) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The reactions were a bit different, but the results were the same. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams earned clinched OK Gold Conference championships by win­ ning Saturday’s conference meet that they hosted in Middleville. The TK girls shared the OK Gold title with South Christian’s girls a year ago, and won back to back titles in 2010 and 2009. They were pleased with winning their fourth con­ ference championship in the past six years, but were a little stunned at the end of the meet as the Sailor girls handed them their first league loss in the 1600-meter relay. The TK boys just went crazy, celebrating their first ever OK Gold Conference title. The last conference championship for the Trojan boys came in their final season in the OK Blue, in the spring of 2003. Senior David Walter, who will continue his running career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after graduation, carried the OK Gold Conference championship trophy as his team came down the final stretch towards the finish line on its victory lap. Tie heiped carry the team throughout the day too, winning conference titles with times of 4 minutes 40.33 in the 1600-meter run, 2:01.99 in the 800-meter run and 10:24.44 in the 3200-meter run. Walter closed out his day on the track by anchoring the Trojans’ fourth-place 1600meter relay team, which started with Brandon Boonstra, Brandon Dollaway and Hunter Meyering passing the baton. The group fin­ ished in 3:39.63, earning four team points for its fourth-place finish. That was the margin of victory. TK’s boys finished the day with 120 points. Ottawa Hills, last year’s Division 2 State Runner-up, was second with 116. Hastings was third with 97 points. Wayland, the only team to top the Trojan boys in a league dual this year, was fourth with 88 points, followed by South Christian 63 and Grand Rapids Catholic Central 40. Walter had lots of help carrying the team past the Bengals though. Caleb Sabri had a big day for TK in the sprints, winning the 200-meter dash in 23.28 seconds and finish­ ing second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.46. Kyle Kraus won the 300-meter intermedi­ ate hurdles for TK in 41.88, with teammate Hunter Meyerink second in 42.61, just ahead of Hastings’ Drew Engle (third in 43.05) and Jacob Wilgus (fourth 43.08). Those two Trojans also scored in the 110-meter high hur- The Saxons’ Jacob Miller nears the fin­ ish line at the end of the 400-meter dash Saturday in Middleville, {Photo by Julie MaKarewicz) .. ■ ... dies, with Kraus fifth and Meyerink fourth. Those 110-meter hurdles were one of the best events of the day for the Saxon boys, who had Miguel Arjona second in 15.68 and Jake Dalman third in 16.62. Ottawa Hills’ Shawn Kneeland won the race in 14.99. Kraus came up big for TK in the field too, placing second in the pole vault by clearing 11 feet 6 inches. Teammate Kyle Krey was fourth in the event at 10-0. Hastings had Arjona third at 11-6 and Sam Johnson and Billy Johnson placed fifth and sixth respec­ tively for Hastings. The Hastings boys took one conference title, with Caleb Engle clearing 5-10/in the high jump. He was one of five guys to clear 5­ 10, but did it in fewer tries than everyone else? The Saxon team also got great performanc­ es at the long jump pit. Carson Williams set a new record by flying 20-9.25. He was the run­ ner-up in the event as South Christian’s Matt LeFebre earned a mark of 20-9.75. Williams’ teammate Ariona was fourth in the event at 19-.75. Ottawa Hills won the two sprint relays. The TK boys stayed close though, with the team of Dollaway, Sabri, Meyerink and Matt Miller second in the 800-meter relay in 1:35.51 and Miller, Sabri, Cody Velthouse and Levi Ryfiak third in the 400-meter relay with a time of 46.95. The Saxon boys’ best relay finish was in SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk 1 2.org THURSDAY, MAY 15 TUESDAY, MAY 20 4:15PM Boys Varsity Baseball 4:00 PM Boys Varsity Track 4:15PM Boys JV Baseball 5:30PM Girls Varsity Soccer Wayland Union HS Away Single Wayland Union HS Home Single Comstock Park HS/MS Home FRIDAY. MAY 16 8:30 AM 2:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Varsity Varsity MS Varsity MS Tennis Track Track Track Track HHS Regionals 5-16-5-17 A Track Regionals@Mason A Ionia MS Relays A Track Regionals@Mason A . Ionia MS Relays A SATURDAY;, MAY 17 9:00 AM Boys JV Baseball 9:00 AM Girls JV Softball 10:00 AM Boys Varsity Baseball 10:00 AM Girls Varsity Softball Saxons Inv. 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MAY21 9:00 AM Boys Varsity Golf 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 4:15 PM 5:00 PM 6:45 PM Girls Girls Boys Boys Girls Girls Girls Varsity JV JV Fresh. Fresh. JV "Varsity Softball Softball Baseball Baseball Softball Soccer Soccer Holland HS Districts - TBA A @ Clearbrook Saugatuck Lee HSR) A Lee HS (DH) H A Maple Valley HSR) GR Catholic Central A E. Kentwood HS (DH) A Wayland Union HS A Wayland Union HS A THURSDAY, MAY 22 3: 30 PM Boys JV Golf GR Catholic Central Conf. A 4: 30 PM Girls JV Softball Union City HS R) H I---------------------------------------------- .-------- --------------- ' Thunks to This WeeFs Sponsor? Advanced Orthopedic & Pain Institute Pennock Health services 840 Cook Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 • pennockhealth-aopi.com 8 i The Saxons’ Brie Sheldon gets the baton from teammate Abby Czinder for her leg of the 400-meter relay Saturday at Thorhapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Yvette Winchester) Jhe 32Q0-meter ^ce, with theaeam of Ronnie Collins, Chance Miller, Matt Johnson and Jacob Miller placing second behind GRCC in 8:29.09. The 3200-meter relay team was so good in gart because the Saxons’ had two of the feague^s best 800-meter runners. Chance Miller was second to Walter in the 800 with a time of 2:05.65 and Johnson was third in 2:05.83. Senior Fiona Shea was as good in the sprints for the TK girls as Walter was in the distance races for the TK boys. Shea won the 100-meter dash in 12.72, the 200-meter dash in 26.22 and the 400-meter dash in 59.30. Shea also teamed with Taylor Ward, Melissa Winchester and Brittany Blair to place second in the 1600-meter relay with a time of 4:08.02, which was eclipsed by the South Christian foursome of Madeline VanderPloeg, Haley Ritsema, Rachel George and Nicole Kruithof which won the race in 4: 07.67. The Trojans had plenty of points to top the Sailor team at that point, finishing with a 157­ 130 edge at the top of the standings. Hastings was third with 88 points, followed by Catholic Central 81.5, Ottawa Hills 51 and Wayland 18.5. . The Saxons had some fine sprinting of their own from Maddie Solmes. She was second to Shea in the 100 (13.09) and third in the 200 (27.68), with TK’s Ward the runner-up in the 200 (27.66). Ward added a third-place time of 1:00.91 in the 400 as well. The TK girls took two other conference titles. Winchester won the 1600-meter run in 5: 27.37, with the Saxons’ Trista Straube third in 5:40.3$ and TK’s Janie Noah fourth in 5:42.35. ' Marissa DeLoof took the discus for the Trojans with a mark of 102-7. Hastings had girls near the top in both throws. Kaylie Lumbert was fourth in the dis­ cus at 91-5 and third in the shot put at 31-2. Her teammate Sarah Sixberry was fourth in the shot put at 30-10. The Saxon team also got a runner-up finish from Erin Goggins in the pole vault (8-6) and a third from Brieanna Arens (7-6) in that event. The Trojans had Janie Noah third in the high jump at 4-10, behind a pair of Sailors who cleared 5-2, and Holly Dahlke second in the long jump at 15-10. TK’s girls were second in three of the four relays, placing behind Ottawa Hills in the two sprint relays. The team of Autumn Zwyghuizen, Blair, Morgan McNutt and Ward was second in the 800-meter relay in 1:51.77 and the team of Zwyghuizen, Brandi Weslow, McNutt and Blair was second in the 400-meter relay in 54.00. Weslow added runner-up finishes in both the 100-meter hurdles (17.22) and the 300meter low hurdles (50.27). Catholic Central’s Tess Ens won the 300 hurdles in 49.33, and was the only girl not from TK or South Christian to win an individual race on the track. # Straube had her best finish in the 3200meter run for Hastings, placing second in 12:28.68. Megan Schwartz from South Christian won the race in 12:00.04. TK’s Rachael Gorton (12:42.63) and Bryn Beyer (12:47.15) were third and fourth. Hastings also got a good run from Grace Bosma in the 800-meter nin, where she was third (2:30.13) behind South Christian’s Abbie Porter (2:52.25) and Winchester (2:28.50). The Saxons and Trojans both head to Mason Friday for their Division 2 Regional Meet. Thornapple Kellogg’s Kyle Kraus (from left), Hunter Meyerink and Hastings’ Drew Engle leap over one of the first sets of hurdles during the 300-meter intermediate hurdle race Saturday at the OK Gold Meet in Middleville. (Photo by Yvette Winchester) Hastings teams close Gold season by besting Bengals Most of the OK Gold Conference headed to Caledonia to get its final duals in Tuesday. ! Hastings’ varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams finished off the league duals by topping Ottawa Hills at Ralph E. Meyers Stadium, during a meet which also included athletes from Grand Rapids Catholic Central and South Christian. . The Bengal boys wpn nine events in their dual with the Saxons, but Hastings proved too deep in a 76-57 victory. Three of the Saxons ’ eight wins came m the field, leading sweeps of the high jump, pole vault and long jump. Caleb Engle won the high jump, clearing 5 feet 10 inches, with Jake Dalman second (5­ 8) and Carter Bennett (5-4) third. In the pole vault, Jason Slaughter took first by clearing 12-0. Miguel Arjona was second at 11-0 and Billy Smith third at 8-6. Carson Williams was the Saxons’ lone jump leader, flying 18-2.25. Arjona was sec­ ond at 18-0 and Alex Maurer third at 16-10. The Saxon boys also swept the 300-meter hurdles. Drew Engle led the way in 43.62 seconds. Dalman was second in 47.55 and Mitchel Brooks third at 47.92. In the distance races, Hastings had Charles Surratt win the 3200 11 minutes 54.02 sec­ onds and Matt Johnson won the 800 in 2:05.75. Jacob Miller took the 400 for the Saxons in 54.01. The Saxons won one relay, the 3200-meter relay in 9:19.67, thanks to the team of Alex Beauchamp, Morgan Tolles, Tommy Patterson and Connor Wales. The Hastings girls swept all five field events on their way to a 99-36 win. Kaylie Lumbert took both throws, firing the discus 91-2 and the shot 30-2; In the dis­ cus Christy Clark was second at 86-11 and Sarah Sixberry third at 86-7.5. In the shot put, Sixberry was second at 29-9.5 and Samantha Schullo third at 28-0. Erin Goggins led the pole vault sweep, clearing 8-6. Brieanna Arens cleared 7-0 for second and Katie Pohl was third at 6-0. The long jump was won by Annika Ganji, as she flew 14-3.75. Goggins was second at 14-2.25 and Alex Shumway third at 13-1.5. The high jump leader for the Saxons was Emily Westers, who cleared the bar at 4-10. Arens reached 4-6 for second place and Clark was third at 4-4. , The Bengals won the two sprint relays, but Hastings took the first and last events on the track. The team of Selinda Arechiga, Noelle Beiner, Kayleigh Collins and Marleen Spate won the 3200-meter relay in 11:25.85. Maddie Solmes, Grace Bosma, Rachel Rimer and Goggins won the 1600-meter relay in 4:28.85. Five different girls won individual events on the track for the Saxons. Trista Straube took the 1600 in 5:36.61. Timbree Pederson won the 100-meter hurdles in 18.88. Solmes won the 100 in 13.49. Alex Shumway won the 300-meter hurdles in 1:00.65. Bosma won the 800 in 2:27.21. In the day’s other girls’ dualsSouth Christian topped Ottawa Hills 114-23 and Catholic Central 97-40. The Sailor boys also scored two wins, top­ ping the Bengals 84-53 and the Cougars 76­ 61. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 2014 — Page 15 Big inning helps Saxons finish South set with win The Saxons’ Zach McMahon knocks a single to left field in the top of the seventh inning of his team’s win over the Sailors Thursday at the South Christian Sports Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The top of the fifth inning Thursday at the South Christian Sports Park was probably the most fun the Saxons have had this season. Hastings varsity baseball team finished off its three-game OK Gold Conference set with the Sailors by topping their hosts 9-3. The Sailors had just beaten the Saxons by a dozen runs twice Tuesday in Hastings. Every Saxon got on base at least once in the ball game, and eight guys did it in the fifth inning alone. The first seven Saxons up to the plate in the inning reached base and eventual­ ly scored, upping their team’s lead to 9-1. “They had good at-bats,” said Saxon head coach Marsh Evans. “We work daily in prac­ tice on good mechanics and good swings and they’ve been getting good swings. The other day they hit it right at them. Drew (Engle), today, hit two or three shots right at them, but we also got a couple big hits today that fell in.” Mitchell Gee singled, then Jon Wilcox and Stephen Shaffer walked to load the bases. Drew White knocked an RBI single to right field. Connor von der Hoff had the big blow of the inning next, a three-run triple to right center field. The Saxons got some help from the Sailors too. Von der Hoff would score on a wild pitch. Nate Pewoski struck out, but reached first safely thanks to an error on the Sailor catcher. Pewoski would quickly score on an RBI dou­ ble off the bat of Sam Eastman. Saxons scored their final run of the rally on a throwing error by the Sailor shortstop on a ground ball by Mac Clisso, bringing home Eastman with one out. Zach McMahon was the only Saxon not to reach base in the rally, but he got into the action in his next at-bat in the seventh, sin­ gling and stealing second. White was the only Saxon with multiple hits, a pair of singles. He scored two runs, as did Shaffer. They both also scored in the top of the first. Shaffer reached on an error and White singled. They both came home on a two-out double from Pewoski. Zak Hulst scored two Sailor runs, coming home on a double by Steve Springvloed in the bottom of the first and a single by Taylor Meyering in the seventh. South Christian also got a RBI single from Tim Oetman in the bot­ tom of the sixth. Saxon pitcher Travis Miller was excellent in earning the win, scattering seven hits and three walks to give up just two runs in six innings. He struck out six. Pewoski got in some trouble in relief in the seventh, giving up a run on four consecutive base hits by the first four Sailor batters. Clisso took the mound to retire the next three Sailors in order though, leaving the bases loaded. “That was a huge win for our kids, just in terms of confidence and what they can do,” Evans said. Evans said that before his guys were leav­ ing the school for the final game against the Saxons softball falls to Wayland twice Hastings pitcher Travis Miller hurls a pitch towards the plate during the bottom of the fourth inning of the Saxons’ victory at South Christian Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Sailors, athletic director Mike Goggins reminded him, “it’s a game.” “We both will tell each other that during the year, when he’s (coaching) wrestling or when I’m coaching. It is, but we want to play it with passion and play with some heart. Not that they didn’t on Tuesday’ but we just kind of beat ourselves. Tonight, coach called a great ball game. Travis pitched a great ball game and Mac came in and finished it off. We got some big hits.” The Saxons got a lot of big hits when they returned to league action Tuesday, for a dou­ bleheader against visiting Wayland. The two teams split their games, with Hastings taking the opener 15-0 in three innings. The Saxons scored four games in the bot­ tom of the first, five in the second and then six more in the third. von der Hoff had a pair of doubles, a single and four RBI and White-_added three singles and a pair of RBI to lead the Saxons. Hastings also had Wilcox, Pewoski (RBI) and Clisso (double, 2 RBI) finish with multiple hits in the opener. Eastman (RBI), McMahon (RBI) and Gee (RBI) also contributed one hit each. Shaffer reached base all three plate appearances and scored each time in the win. Clisso threw a four-hit shut out from the mound, striking out two in three innings to earn the win. Wayland took game two 6-2 with a five-run sixth inning. The Wildcats took a 6-1 lead with that surge, and held off a Saxon rally in the bottom of the seventh to win it. White stayed hot at the plate with another pair of hits. Pewoski had a single and a dou­ ble in game two. Wilcox and von der Hoff (RBI) also added one hit each. Gee started and took the loss on the mound. Gee struck out three over six innings before giving way to McMahon who retired the side in the seventh with three strike outs. In between those conference contests, the Saxons went 0-2 at the Kelloggsville Wooden Bat Tournament Saturday. The host Rockets topped the Saxons 4-3 in their first game of the day. The Saxons rallied from a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead, but Kelloggsville would tie the game in the bottom of the sixth and then win it in their half of the seventh. White led the Saxon team with two hits and an RBI. Wilcox, von der Hoff, Eastman (RBI) and Gee (RBI) all had one hit each. Sophomore Lee Stowe wfehft six innings on the mound for the Saxons, allowing just three hits in getting , the no-decision from the mound. Saranac topped the Saxons 6-1 in the con­ solation game Clisso (RBI), Shaffer, Pewoski, Aaron Price and Austyn Dawe would each have hits in the game for the Saxons. On the mound, Dawe would take the loss. Hastings is scheduled to close its close its OK Gold series with Wayland on the road this afternoon and will head to Grand Rapids Christian on Saturday. BOOSTER CLUB I I I Wayland Chrysler & Hastings High School Welcomes you to Participate in our... It was a tough stretch for the Saxons in the past week. Hastings’ varsity softball team dropped six games by double figures in doubleheaders with Saranac, Lowell and Wayland. The Wildcats topped the Saxons 10-0 and 17-6 in their two OK Gold Conference con­ test in Hastings Tuesday. The highlight of the 17-6 game two loss against Wayland Tuesday was Clara Peltz’s two-run home run in the fifth inning. The home run was the culmination of a four-run rally which started with two outs. Becky Barnard singled and McKenzie Teske walked. They both scored on a double by Cassie Gdula. Gdula scored on Peltz’s home run. Gdula was 2-for-3 in the game with a pair of doubles. She also had an RBI double in the fourth, which scored Teske who’ walked with one out in the inning. Teske was on base in all three of her trips to the plate, with a single to go with her two walks. A pair of singles by Katy Delcotto were the Saxons’ only hits in the 10-0 game one loss. Wildcat pitcher Mallory Teunissen struck out ten and walked one in the five-inning con­ test. Bethany Teunissen and Morgan Teunissen each knocked home runs for Wayland. The Saxons fell 11-1 and 22-11 Friday against visiting Lowell. Hastings had seven hits in the game-two loss, including a single and a double by Peltz. Gdula and Teske also had doubles for the Saxons. Shayna Brooks had a single and walked twice, she scored three runs. Gdula also came around to score three times. Singles by Delcotto, Brooks and Teske were the only hits for the Saxons in the open­ er off of Red Arrow pitcher Makela Chapman. She struck out four and walked one. Hastings was on the road Thursday at Saranac, where it fell 13-3 and 14-4 to the Redskins. Christa Wright had a pair of singles to lead the Saxon attack in the 13-3 loss to begin the afternoon. A triple by Peltz in the second inning was the lone extra-base hit for the Saxons. She scored on a ground-out by Delcotto. Teske and Gdula had the Saxons’ other RBI. Singles by Peltz, Emily Hayes and Brooks were the only Saxon hits in the 14-4 gametwo defeat. Sacrifice ground outs by Anna Ellege and Michelle Howlett drove in runs after Peltz and Delcotto singled to start the second inning. The Saxons return to action Saturday at Belding. Saxon pitcher Jessi O’Keefe fires towards the plate during game two against Lowell Friday at Hastings High School. 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Participants are not required to buy anything!! **Athletic Boosters**Band Boosters**Bully Prevention Group**Class of 2014**FFA**PTO** www.basskl2.org �Page 16 - Thursday, May 15, 2014 - The Hastings Banner DK girls 2nd at jamboree hosted by Constantine The Falcons’ big advantage was not having to ride a bus to Constantine. The Constantine varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams both scored a big boost in the Kalamazoo Valley Association stand­ ings by taking first at the five-team league jamborees they hosted Tuesday. Constantine girls won seven of the 17 events, including all four relay races, to finish the evening with 104 points. Delton Kellogg girls were second to the Falcons in all four relays and finished second for the day with 72 points. Parchment was third with 68 points, followed by Hackett Catholic Central 56 and Maple Valley 48. Delton’s girls were second despite being the only team to not win an event. The Delton 3200-meter relay team was sec­ ond in 11 minutes 7.79 seconds, the 800meter relay team was second in 2:06.75, the 400-meter relay team was second in 58.36 seconds, and the 1600-meter relay team was second in 4:34.59. The Delton girls also had a number of run­ ner-up finishes in individual events. Megan Grimes was second in the 1600-meter run in 6:06.67. Alicia Lindsey was second in the 400-meter dash in 1:05.51. Sarah Bassett was second in the high jump at 4 feet. Lindsey added a third-place time of 14.19 in the 100-meter dash. Bassett added a thirdplace time of 19.54 in the 100-meter hurdles and a third-place time of 54.53 in the 300meter low hurdles. Delton also had Sami Cleary place third in the 800 (2:39.51) and Isabel Belew place third in the shot put at 31-10.5. Maple Valley’s Olivia Ricketts was second in the shot put with a mark of 31-10.5, an event which Hackett’s Maggie Smith won at 34-2.75. Smith added a win in the discus too with a mark of 109-7. Maple Valley was solid in the field, with Ricketts also placing second in the discus with a mark of 107-2. The Lions’ took a pair of wins in the field too, with Jadelyn Stewart clearing 8 feet 6 inches to win the pole vault and Hadley Joppie winning the long jump at 14-5.5. Parchment’s nearly caught the Delton girls thanks to a big day from Paige Berg who won the 100-meter dash in 13.31, the 200 in 27.52, and the 300-meter hurdles in 49.89. Joppie was third in the 200 for the Lions in 29.11, and Delton’s Lindsey placed fourth in that race with a time of 29.54. In the 400 Joppie was third in 1:08.38 and Delton’s Nicole Thompson fourth in 1:11.85. Thompson chipped in fourth-place points in the long jump too with a mark of 13-9. Constantine won the boys’ meet with 99 points, followed by Parchment 77, Delton Kellogg 75, Maple Valley 63 and Hackett 39. The Delton boys did get a couple wins Gary Egelkraut took the 400-meter dash in 55 b’ With teammate Franklin James third in Those two teamed with Lucas Hansen and Kaleb Pluchinsky to win the 1600-meter relav in 3:37.08. J Delton Kellogg had a great day at the high jump pit, where Tucker Onderlinde won by clearing the bar at 5-6 in fewer tries than i Parchment s James Nelson. Delton team­ mates Cole Mabie and Zeb Culbert tied for third by both clearing 5-3. Maple Valley was similarly dominant in the shot put, with Dylan Kennedy winning that event with a throw of 40-1, and Marcum Terpening second at 39-5 and Matt Christianson third at 35-11.5 all scoring points for the Lions. The field events were strong for both Delton and Maple Valley. In the long jump, the Panthers’ Hansen was second at 18-4.5 and the Lions’ Doug Sears fourth at 17-9.5 In the discus Maple Valley had Cole Decker win with a throw of 120-9 and Gabe Hicks third at 97-0. Delton’s Joe Noline was fourth at 94-7 and teammate Devin Pratt fifth at 90-10. In the pole vault, Delton’s Brady Mills was sec­ ond at 11-6 and the Lions’ Louis Zhang sixth at 8-6. Maple Valley’s top performances on the track were runner-up finishes by Brandon Wilson in the 3200-meter run (11:18.32) and YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY TM roril the One County, One Community e are MORE than a summer camp or a youth sports league We are a Community Leader TK softball team takes one of two from Red Arrows The Thomapple Kellogg varsity softbal team split a non-conference doubleheade with Lowell in Middleville Thursday after noon. The Trojans fell 9-7 in the opener as the Red Arrows scored six runs in the top of the seventh inning to take the lead away. “We were playing pretty strong, we didn’t make may errors up to that point and were hitting the ball really well,” TK head coach Andy Saldivar said. A couple walks, errors and mental mis­ takes cost the Trojans during the Red Arrows’ rally. TK took control in the bottom of the sec­ ond inning with the help of a grand slam home run off the bat of Paige Lajcak over the left center field fence. She was 2-for-4 in the game with five RBI. Sandra Gerou had an RBI double in that loss and Jade Hilton was 2-for-3 with a dou­ ble for TK. The Trojans fell behind 2-0 in the first mmng of game two, but rallied for the onerun victory with the help of four runs in the second. Lajcak had another big game, going 4-for4 with two doubles and two RBI. Lindsay Thomas was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Lajcak pitched for an inning and a third after a rain delay, then Graycen Bailey who started came back into the circle to finish off the Trojan win. . —_ .. TK finished off the OK Gold Conference season with a 5-5 record, dropping its last two games in league play at South Christian Tuesday 4-3 and 18-8. Viking softball tops Haslett during Lansing Classic play We are a Community Partner We are a Community Builder We are FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Nurturing the potential of every child and teen We are FOR HEALTHY LIVING Improving the county's health and well-being We are FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Giving back and providing support to our neighbors New Focus, New Energy, Same Tradition & Reliability WWW.YMCAOFBARRYCOUNTY.ORG 269.945.4574 http://q-r.to/PRK 77586879 Sears in the 110-meter high hurdles (17.6 Wilson was also fourth in the 16 Teammate Trent Carpenter was fourth in 200-meter dash with a time of 24.96. Hansen led Delton in the 200, placing s ond in 24.67. Delton also added some poi with Pluchinsky’s fourth-place time 2:12.21 in the 800-meter run. David Jones led the Falcons to their w taking the 3200-meter run in 11:01.70, t 1600 in 4:47.01 and the 800 in 2:02.82. ’ Jack Gebben had a big day for Parchmen taking the 110-meter hurdles in 16.88 and t 300-meter hurdles in 43.42. Delton Kellogg heads to Houseman Fie m Grand Rapids for its Division 3 Region Meet Friday while Maple Valley will be Ithaca for its D3 Regional Friday. The KVA Championship Meet will be he Tuesday at Olivet. UVE UNITED Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center Lakewood’s varsity softball team split its two pool play games at the Lansing Softball Classic Saturday. Lakewood topped the Haslett Vikings 10-4 in their opener, before falling to Fowler in game two. The Lakewood Vikings pounded out 15 hits in their win over Haslett. They scored five runs in the top of the second inning and three in the top of the third to take a com­ manding 8-0 lead. Chill Hamilton knocked a two-run home rnn to left center field to plate the first two Vikings runs. She finished the contest 2-for4, she would add a double in her next at-bat and finish 2-for-4 with two runs and the two RBI. Bryonna Barton had a pair of doubles and one RBI. Lakewood got two singles and a double from Taylor VantLand. She scored twice and drove in one run. Konnor Geiger chipped in a single, a double and an RBI. Emily Barker had two singles and two RBI. Olivia Barker had a single and an RBI and Laura Walkington had two singles and an RBI. Kennedy Geiger earned the win in the cir­ cle, striking out six. She gave up eight hits and one walk. Fowler had the hot bats in the second game of the Lakewood ladies’ day. Fowler man­ aged 16 hits off Kennedy, scoring a 12-2 win in six innings. Konnor Geiger knocked a two-run home run in the top of the fourth inning to plate Lakewood’s two runs. The only other Lakewood hits off Fowler pitcher Syd Feldpausch were singles by Olivia Barker. Feldpausch struck out eight and walked two. Taylor Schmitt had a triple, three singles and four RBI to lead the Fowler attack. Her teammate Tori Wirth added four singles, two runs and an RBI. Bri Schmitt drove in three runs for Fowler. The Vikings were scheduled to make up their CAAC-White doubleheader with Corunna on Wednesday, looking to finish off a conference championship season with a pair of victories. • � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-05-22.pdf 4eed89d1364d0b5a9a1421ed87f4d559 PDF Text Text •WJWBS R7FASTS‘a:cS$yt ??7FASTS? DK boys score four titles, team fifth See Story on Page 15 Quoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 Wa . ’CAR-RT LOT-C 003 Hastings Pubkc Library 227 E Stale St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 Thursday. VOLUME 161, NO. 21 ANNER g^20l4 PRICE 75C Hastings board honors retirees, accepts HEEF donations Nancy Beers will lead a class. “World War II: Happenings >n the Home Fronts” beginning Wednesday. May 28. for the local Institute for Learning in Retirement. Beginning with an introduction of Hitler’s and Mussolini’s rise to power. Beers will, focus on events tn Europe and specifically on what was .happening in Michigan during the war. The das.< will meet Wednesdays from I p.m to 3 pm. May 28 through June 25 al the Kellogg Community College l-chsenh-ld C<nnp i> on West Gun Lake Road in Hastings. Fee mine mation may be obtained or registration marie by calling the KCC Fchsenfeld Center. 269-948 9500, ext 2803 ' : ’ ' ’ ; ‘ | < Hearing and vision screening planned ■ Viwxtmd bearing crcenmc i> avniiable through the Barry-Eaton Di trict Health Department free of charge fot infants and school-age chHdtvn. \ dink is scheduled for ’fhursday, lune 5. Hearing and vision screening is required before entering kindergarten. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department provides vision and bearing screening for .41 children of this age at school organized kindergarten roundups. as well as at monihly clinics ai the health department. Call 269-945-9516 to schedule an appointment. ' i •. •. j ■' i • i 1 by Sandra Ponsetto , Staff Writer Eighteen retiring teachers and staff mem­ bers. representing 373 years of combined service to the district, were recognized by the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education with a cookies-and-punch reception before the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday evening. ‘‘Based on some ‘back of the envelope math.’ 93,000 lives have been touched by this year’s retirees,” said Board President Jon Hart. Each retiree was introduced to the gathered family, friends and co-workers by their super­ visors who shared a brief biography and a summary of the individual’s tenure with Hastings schools. At the end of the reception, the retirees were encouraged to take home one of the potted plants on display in the room. Honored for their years of service to the district were: Susan Allen, Central Elementary special education teacher, 29 years; Daniel Benningfield. Southeastern Elementary fifth grade teacher. 18 years; Mickey Cousino. middle school food service, nine years; Philip Cousino, Northeastern Elementary crossing guard, 11.25 years: Robert Eaton, bus driver. 8.5 years; Todd Overlings, superintendent, 1.5 years; Gary Ivinskas, high school special education teacher, 27 years; Stanley Kirkendall, middle school social studies teacher, 29 years; Jan Law son. Star Elementary third grade teacher, 28 years; Frankie McCabe, Northeastern building *ecrct:iry. 24 years: Timothy Nc.ison, middle school science teacher, 28 years; Metric Powers, Star first grade teacher. 29 years: Karen Sclachter, high school food sen ice head cook, 24.75 years; Stanley Stockham, maintenance, 16.25 years; Vicki Sleevi. high school Spanish teacher, 19 years; Geraldine Thayer, middle school paraprofes­ sional, 17 years: William Wetzel, substitute bus driver, 33 years; and Todd Willard, Northeastern third grade teacher, 21 years. During its regular meeting, the board accepted donations from the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation totaling $5,988, including Subscriptions — $2,087, Scholastic Let s Find Out/Science Spring for young fives and kindergarten, district-wide. 2014-15; $287. Scholastic^eivs/Srience Spin Magazine tor firs’ fra“e; "oulheastern; $6-12, Scholastic tfewsM*1* > ‘‘tier for second grade, all elementary, ^VI4-L5; $510 USA Studies Weekly for ’ ;<nd fifth grades. Northeastern, 2014-1- • - tot). Scholastic fats Magazine for young f«v^ through fifth grade Central. 2014-15: transportation fifth grade camp, all dcmeniaries; $90, Mooville Creamery, kindergarten, Northeastern; $125, Mcijcr Gardens, first grade, Northeastern; $165. Impressions 5 Museum, first grade. Southeastern; $140, Kalamazoo Nature Center, third grade, Southeastern; $150. Kalamazoo Valley Museum, planetari­ um and Kellogg Sanctuary for third grade. Southeastern; $504. Michigan’s Adventure Pin sics Da), high school; supple­ mental classroom materials — $508 to pur­ chase classroom set of The Odyssey Graphic Representation of Homers Classic by Gareth Hines for ninth grade English, high school. In other business, the board: • Approved a personnel report that includ­ ed notice of the following: Retirement — Geraldine Thayer, middle school health care paraprofessional; appointments — Kelli Madden, substitute bus driver; Russell Madden, substitute bus driver; Ilka Ortvvcin. Northeastern general paraprofessional; Wendi McCauscy, middle school co-assistant girls track coach; Jeremy Rogers, middle school boys track coach; Melinda Shultz, middle .school co-assistant girls Hack coach; Matt Williamson, middle school girls track coach; tnuisfer/reassignmcnts -- Nancy Hammond. Southeastern health ’ I paraprofcssioml; Jenna Goosen, high school special education teacher; Rebecea t'urlcr, middle school sci­ ence teacher; Benjaniii Wilson, Northeastern third grade teacher. • Set a hearing for the proposed budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year al 6:45 p.m. Monday. June 23. in the middle school multipurpose room, 232 W, Grand St.. Hastings. The next regular meeting of the bo.ird will be conduct­ ed at 7 p.m following the hearing. • Announced its next work session will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday. June 10. in the middle school multi-purpose room. • Adopted a resolution to participate in the Schools of Choice program for the 2014-15 school year and authorize the administration to implement the Schools of Choice plan and process and take action on student transfer requests. • Heard an presentation from Beth Peake and Melinda Mills from Thomapplc Valley Church about the church’s annual Spring Blitz community service project which included volunteers helping with landscaping and maintenance projects throughout the dis­ trict. Mills said the church is looking forward to working on more projects w ith the school district throughout the year. Dave Jasperse receives Rotary Hero Award - -• * > - Hastings City Council trustee, owner of Bosley Pharmacy and Rotary member Dave Jasperse listens as Hastings Rotary President Margie Haas tells those attending those attending the annual Hastings Mayor Exchange Day luncheon why Jasperse was selected to receive a Rotary Hero Award during the recent Rotary District 6360 conference. Haas said the award is presented to a person who is prominent in his or her field or in support of a cause in recognition for his or her special achievement or contribution. Jasperse was recognized as a community advocate for all he has done for the city of Hastings as a member of the city council, through the Barry County United Way and the Barry County Area Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Hastings Rotary Club since 1977 — including spearheading a recent drive to build a spray plaza in downtown Hastings. “He is a tireless promoter of downtown Hastings and area business, especially South Jefferson Street." said Haas. “Dave Jasperse has helped Hastings City and Rotary Club to engage people and change lives." County board violates Open Meetings Act, stumbles through governance procedures by Doug Vanderbaan Editor A meeting about meetings. That was the focus of Barry County com­ missioners at their committec-of-thc-whole meeting Tuesday before they approved, on a 5-2 vote, the creation of a special ad hoc county facilities review committee that held its first meeting the day before. Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg wanted to know why that meeting was hejd, especial­ ly since the committee’s formation had not yet been approved by the board. Commissioner Jon Smelker wanted to know how membership on the ad hoc committee had been chosen. And Commissioner Ben Geiger wanted details on the new- committee’s specific focus. The Hastings Banner also w anted to knowwhy Monday’s meeting of the committee formed Tuesday was held in viotalion of the state’s Open Meetings Act since four commisstoners - which constitutes a quorum of the seven-member board - were present at Monday’s committee meeting and pan.ctpated in deliberations. The nc-wspaper lodged a violation complaint with the Michigan Stale Police Tuesday morning. ”'Fhe Open Meetings Act is one of the most • citizen protection rights we have ‘mportant cit zen f^Tacob"meeting may have j red Jaco but, as representatives oFe«ryaB r^ County resident affected by 01 c cry / hv elected commissioners, we decisions mad y (|)al government have an obligation to ensure ma g, Sedvigi^.T^ome; easier for pubiie bodies to do perhaps even more serious business outside of public view’.” Board Chair Joyce Snow contended to the Banner following the meeting’s conclusion Monday that it had been properly posted as a public meeting on a first floor courthouse bul- Thc County Facilities Review Committee, meeting Monday before beinq officially established by the county board of commis­ sioners, was also in violation of the Open Meetings Act because a quorum of four commissioners are in attendance. Attending are (clockwise from far lower left) Commissioner Jim DeYoung, County Administrator Michael Brown. Commissioner Jim Dull, Building and Grounds Supervisor Tim Neeb, Senior Circuit Court Deputy Cferk Sarah VanDcnburg, County Board Chair Joyce Snow, Probate Court Judge William Doherty, Court Administrator Bob Nida, Commissioner Howard "Hoof Gibson, citizen Dave Stevens and Commission on Aging Executive Director Tammy Pennington. letin board and on the county’s website. She referred further questions to County Administrator Michael Brown who made the posting Thursday, May 15. Though the notice complied with public notification requirements for Monday’s com­ mittee meeting, confusion resulted when that meeting turned into a board meeting with four commissioners present and entering the delib­ eration discussion A sentence in the notice that reads, “A quo­ rum of the Board of Commissioners may be present,” suggests officials may htne expect­ ed the |X)ssibilily that the committee meeting could transform into an official board meet­ ing. Because the posting notice did not specif­ ically state a formal meeting of county board — which occurred with lour commissioners present and participating -- the Banner filed its complaint w ith the Michigan State Police. “The complaint was not submitted to seek punishment.” clarified Jacobs. “For us, it serves as a strong notice of how seriously we take the Open Meetings Act and continuing to represent the right of information for all of our citizens. ’’Hopefully, n will dissuade elected offi­ cials from inadvertently stepping into an oversight like this again, but we will continue to be vigilant on our end.” Snow selected fellow commissioners Jim DeYoung and Jim Dull to serve with her on the ad hoc county facilities review committee. Monday, she convened the group to meet with several county leaders to discuss planning for and use of county building space. It’s a topic that’s been years in discussion and, most recently, has surfaced again after See MEETING, page 8 �Page 2 — TnurSHvA^hi1^. $014 The Hastings High School construction trades and engineering design students com­ peted in the recent Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society competition at Saginaw Valley Stale University. Students first competed al the Region 4 contest, and those students who received first through fourth places were eligible to then compete at the state level The Woods Division 17 Category focuses on any wood project to be used outdoors. 7\ler Traister took first place at regionals and again at state competition with his arbor swing. Josh Ehredt took second at regionals and a second ut state with his Adirondack chair with ottoman Cooper Gorodciiski look third -place at regionals with his Planter planter bench. The Woods Division -GPA Category includes wood projects dial have been com­ pleted by a group of students in more than a two-hour block of time per day. Corey Stout, Trystyn Yoder and Tcrrick Smith took first place at regionals with their picnic table. Steven Shafter and Nate Pcwoski took second place at regionals with their Adirondack jovescat Aaron Price and Brendan Coykendall placed third place at regionals with their planter bench. The Woods Division GPC Category includes wood projects that have been com­ pleted by a group of students in a one-hour period per day. Thomas Lindsey, Carter Carpenter, Clay Coltson and Owen Post took first place at regional^ and second place at state competition with their planter bench. David Hause, Draven Pederson, Ashton Clow •mJ Andrew tookwith second “* • bench. ids .md third Gee at state theirpi»planter Robert B.ildn. Marissa Branham. Jake Miller and Une Mrnill look thirvi at regionals with their planter bench. Justice Lamance. Irvy Voder. Rachel Rimer, Zach Re-’sc and William Glossnp placed fourth at regionals " ith their planter bench. lee Stowe. Alex Maurer. Kirn Landon and Brody Madden took filth place at regionals with their planter bench. The Applied Technology Division 1 Category challenges students to design and construct a device that will allow a person with a specific handicap to be able to perform a normal even day activity in a more efficient manner. Alec Harden received a first place at regionals and a second place al slate competi­ tion with his Ergonomic Crtrtch. His project was sponsored by Tri-Chlor. Brittany Johnson received a first place at regionals and a fifth place at state w ith her Key TUm Device. The Applied Technology Division 3 Category challenges students to invent a new product or process. Students must show research, developmental work and construct a model of the invention. Jason Slaughter received a first place al regionals and a third place at state competition with his Pole Vault Irainer. Zach Pennington placed third place at regionals and a IOth place at .state with his Jack Stand. Jaleel Richardson and Jake Westers took second place at regionals and seventh place at state competition with their Honeybee Queen Cell Carrier. Aaron Denny took first place at regionals and first place at state with his Archery Bow Holder. - Josh Ehredt took second place at both regional and state competitions with his Adirondack chair and ottoman. Jason Slaughter’s Pole Vault Trainer may be a' fixture at future track meets. His design earned daughter a first place at regionals and a fhrd place state com­ petition finish. Hastings High School instructor Jason Hoefler poses with state champion Tyler Traister and his winning arbor swing. Ready to Buy a Home? First Time Homebuyers Workshop Thursday, May 29, 2014 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Hastings City Bank is offering a first time homebuyers workshop Ibpics covered will include: • Pre-qualifications and Pre-approvals • Credit history • Finding the right home for you • The benefits of using a realtor • Financing options • The loan process , This workshop is offered free of charge to the community. Please RSVP to 269-948-5579 to reserve a seat. Location: Hastings City Bank, 150 West Court St., Hastings. Refreshments will be served. The Architectural Drawing Division 8 Category' provides students with the opportu­ nity to complete working drawings of a com­ mercial building. Alec Harden received a first place award at regionals and honorable men­ tion at state competition for his CAD drawing of an ‘As Built’ drawing of Grace Lutheran Church. In the Mechanical Drawing Division 8 Category, students complete a CAD detailed drawing of a single part. Kourtncy Dobbin took fourth place at regionals and honorable mention at state with her Wii Remote. William McKeever took third al regionals and honorable mention at state competition with his Evercady Flashlight. In Mechanical Drawing Division 11 Category, students complete a CAD Pictorial Drawing of a single part. Kourtney Dobbin received a second at regionals and a honor­ able mention al stale with her Wii Remote. Nic Shaefer received a third at regional com­ petition and a 10th at state competition with his RC Truck Front. Chance Miller took first at regional competition and ninth place at state competition with his Saw Stop device. Zach Pennington placed fourth at regionals and a honorable mention at state with his Slihl Chainsaw Pull Stan. William McKeever took fifth place at regionals with his Evercady Flashlight. In Mechanical Drawing Division 12 Category, students complete a CAD exploded information pictorial assembly drawing. William McKeever placed third at regionals and a honorable mention at slate with his Evercady Flashlight. Aubrey Wocm took fourth at regionals and honorable mention at slate with his Dramnt sprinkler system. In Mechanical Drawing Division 14 Category, students complete a CAD pictorial assembly drawing. Aubrey Wocm received a third place at regional and p|aCed eighth at state wul) his Dramm sprinkler. Kourtncy Dobbin took fifth p|acc al regionals with her Wii Remote. • In the Mechanical Drawing Division 16 Category, students complete a CAD detail drawing with a pictorial of a single part. Kourtney Dobbin took third at regionals and honorable mention al stale with her Wii Remote. William McKeever placed fourth at regionals and honorable mention at state with his Evercady Flashlight In Mechanical Drawing Division 22. stu­ dents must complete a caD photo-realistic assembly rendering. Chance Mill" placed <hird at regional, and honorable mention at State With his Saw ston Device. Aubrey Woem took founh aI ,c'jP )s and honorable menuon at state with hiV^mntSprinKl" Continue^ next page Alec Harden earned a first at' regionals and a runner-up state position for his Ergonomic Crutch. A Dramm sprinkler system design earned Aubrey Woern a fourth position at regionafc-and honorable mention honor at state. v-... » ** A Saw Stop device proved to be a first place finisher for Chance Miller at regionals In state competition, his design finished in the top 10. MII®U Their work on a planter bench earned a state runner-up award for (from left) O * Post, Carter Carpenter, Clay Coltson and Thomas Lindsey. uwen �The Hastings Banner -■ Thursday. May 22.2014 — Page 3 m Refurbished clock will ring out during Charlton Park Day Editor Members of Cheryl Brown’s third grade class at Central Elementary are lucky recip­ ients of personal dictionary gifts from the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Pictured are (front row, from left) Ethan Kendall. Robbie Slaughter, Alden Benson, Addison Mays, Broc Labine, Sarah Smith, (middle) Gabrielle Horrmann, Joseph Goggins, Lauren Lamphere, Saanj Bhatka. Marianne Sellers, (back) Jack Brown. Nicholas Winslow. Landon Hall, Abigail Barton. Natalee Sanders, Zoey Ziny, Rylee Hamp, Jenevieve Holtrust, Graycee McCarty and Leila Lockyer. Kiwanis Club defines literacy’ with dictionary gift Members of the Hastings Kiwanis Club have distributed several hundred dictionaries to third graders in the Hastings school district over the years. The Dictionary Project is annually sponsored by the Kiwanis Club as a way of promoting self-confidence and litera­ cy. Every third grader in the district is given his or her very own book. The mission statement of the Dictionary Project is to help all students become good writers, active readers, creative thinkers and resourceful learners by providing them with their own personal dictionaries. The diction­ aries are a gift to each student to use at school and at home for years to come. Educators sec third grade as the dividing line between learn­ ing to read and reading to learn. The Hastings Kiwanis Club has participat­ ed in this program for many years, joining organizations throughout the 50 states. District of Columbia. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, nine Canadian provinces and more than 15 other countries around the world giving out the dictionaries at a critical point in a child’s education. Continued from previous page A number of will launch the w ith the r’.\Char,k'n Park Saturday. p k ^hth .tnnual. five-admission l y from n a.m. to 4 p.m. acres will biggest highlight turn oi the Hastings City Bankh six-month­ long restoration . , . 'Die clock, origin^ . * 1 to the park in 1986. was taken down from b Jn village outside l,ic *. ‘"an Tornado, Cyclone and Windstorm Insurance Company building (Hastings ‘ u.il Insurance Company, today) ' °^r by reslon?r Robert Butts. On > • Butts, with the assistance of A ‘n P L- • >nstallcd the fully repaired and functioni g c ock hack to its home. The restoration was funded with the support of the Char,l®n Park Village Foundation and Hastings 00 k. Buns undertook a lull restoration of the clock, removing damaged copper. sandblast­ ing and painting the interior steel supports, refurbishing the staine glass, and replacing the internal mechanism with computerized works. Portions of the clock were able to be salvaged, and Butts replaced or manufactured the rest. The clock will now run consistently, chime the hour and is expected to be a fixture in the area for at least another 50 years. Another highlight for Charlton Park Day visitors will be PalcoJoe s Dinosaur Prep Lab exhibit in the Irving D. Charlton Memorial Museum. Joseph “PaleoJoe” Kchodl is a noted authority on the creatures that roamed the Earth some 65 million years ago and has assembled an impressive collection of dinosaur bones and fossils. A full cadre of volunteers in each of the buildings in the historic village will be ready with crafts, activities or treats. In addition to the blacksmith demonstrations, there will be a printer in the print shop and fiber spinning in the township hall. Cookies and bread baked on a wood stove can be sampled in the Sixberry House andjthe Bristol Inn. Arts and crafts, balloons and the gift shop are stationed at the Upjohn House. The Charlton Park Village f oundation lias sponsored two bounce houses for kids. Supervised games will be available on the village green, along with face painting and roping demonstrations by Cowboy Tom. The park’s trams will offer brief tours of the park between 12 and 3:30 p.m. The .Barry .County Sheriff’s. Department will provjde finger'^fiming for children, and K9‘ One Search ancY‘Rescue will conduct trained search dog demonstrations. The Barry County Animal Shelter will have adoptablc animals on site. Also expected will be the presence of Barry County Central Dispatch, the road commission, the Commission on Aging, the drain comthissioner. libraries, the Thomapplc Wind Band and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs - Hastings — al) of whom will be attending with goodies and information. Representatives from the Michigan Longbow Association. Civil War reenactors, and gas and steam engine club members will be also be on site to promote upcoming park events. The park’s exhibition hall will be open for tours, and a portable sawmill w ill be running at the park’s walnut grove. Restorer Robert Butts (left) installs the refurbished clock with help from Andy Rhodes from A ’n’ D Signs. (Photo by Claire Johnston) Music will take place in the church from noon to 2 p.m. featuring Doug Brinks, park volunteer and banjo player from the Middleville area. WBCH will host a remote broadcast as well. Charlton Park Day is held in honor of Barry County residents who have supported the park over the past 78 years. Donors make the entire day free to everyone. /\ free lunch of grilled hot-dogs, chips, popcorn, ice cream and bottled water will be provided to all visi­ tors while supplies last. Historic Charlton Park is southeast of Hastings at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. For additional information, visit www.charitonpark.org or call 269-945-3775. Sarver named Book of Golden Deeds recipient Hastings Exchange Club member Nancy Bradley presents retired Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver with the club’s Book of Golden Deeds Award during the annual Mayor Exchange Day luncheon. The award is presented each spring to a Hastings cit­ izen considered to be an unsung hero. Sarver was nominated for the honor by Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell in recognition for Sarver’s more 33 years of service to the community as a member of the Hastings Police Department. Taking third place in state competition are (from left) David Hause, Draven Pederson, Ashton Clow and Andrew Gee. Teachers Jason Hoefler and Ed Domke said they were very’ proud of their students’ accomplishments and look forward to the 2014-15 competition Rich Pohja and Julia Christman. CTE para­ professionals. also helped students in the con­ struction trades and engineering design pro­ grams. For more information about the con­ struction trades and engineering design pro­ grams at Hastings High School, contact either Hoefler or Domke. It's Your Moment... CELEBRATE YOUR GRADUATES IN OUR SPECIAL GRADUATION ISSUES! We applaud you for a job well done. You've made us proud! Years of hard work have paid off so now it's your time to shine. Our special graduation section will appear in our Mav 22 and May 29 issues. Give us a call or stop in to place your 7 special graduation announcement. P." . fr' t ■ I'. '’'r'» •'. . z I jri 1‘. .>■ The _ „ *4 For more nil LifeCare Ambulance Service is proud to acknowledge the dedica­ tion and professionalism of the many men and women who provide our community with quality ambulance service. We ask you to join us as we honor our Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, Medical First Responders, Emergency Medical Dispatchers, and support staff ready to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to your medical care and transportation needs. Serving southern Barry County since 1988 ■if Ar ANNER nation about this special section contact the , n, oAa.aAc.an^ri sales department at 269-945-9554 Visit our website at: www.lifecareems.org �Page 4 - Thursday. May 22 2014 - The Hastings Banner Open Meetings violation reflects on county lea^er^^ Full bloom One flowering crabapple tree at Fish Hatchery Park In Hastings stands out from the Tuesday evening, covered with fra­ grant blooms. The blossoms also draw the interest of numerous honeybees, which buzz amid the blooms. We’re dedicating Ibis space lo a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you bas e a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058. or email new s<»j-adgraphtcs.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Pin of honor Hastings Banner April 2,1953 Legion presentation — Raymond Price, commander of the Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45 of the American Legion, is pictured presenting a past comman­ der’s pin to Oscar Page, who com­ manded the local post last year. The award was made at the annual post birthday dinner served by the auxiliary at the Legion Hall. Among the other awards made at the banquet was the presentation of $100 from the auxiliary to the legion — an annual gift from the ladies to the post. — Barth photo. Have you met? /X love of children, especially those with special needs, has kept Doris Graul of Lake Odessa busy for the past 32 years. The 1964 Lakewood graduate has worked at every building within the luikewood School District, with the exception of Clarksville Elementary. She married Jerry Graul, and the couple settled in Lake Odessa, raising two daugh­ ters, Terri Lynn and Tina. When Jerry died unexpectedly in November 2011, Doris said it was a big adjustment, learning to live alone after being married for 46 years. She uses Facebook to connect with others and relax in the evenings, when she feels Jerry’s absence more intensely. Graul loves high school sports, and one of her greatest joys is watching her grandchil­ dren play. She began volunteering at the now­ defunct Lake Odessa Junior High, as a noon-hour aid. Little by little, hours were added, until a full- time position became available, and she began her career as an educator and paraprofessional. For more than 10 years during her employment, she was a substitute teacher coordinator for the elementary and middle schools. She had a school phone in her home, which she used to call a list of people to substitute for teachers. She put many hours into that job, she said. She would be at the phone from 5 to 7 a m. every morning because the school had to have someone in those classrooms when the teachers were sick. Graul taught preschool for the Mid­ Michigan Migrant Program for 33 summers, retiring in 2013. She has offered in-home tutoring for the past six years and plans lo friend who has cancer with groceries for the past couple of years, and has plans to make herself available to those who need a ride to a doctor’s appointment. That’s something Graul found a need for when she recently fell and fractured her wrist. She couldn’t drive, and realized it can be hard to find a ride when everyone is working. She hopes to rill that gap. For her love of helping everyone, from children to adults, always going the extra mile. Lakewood’s Doris Graul is truly a Bright Light. Doris Graul continue. Her forte, however is with special-needs children. She loves spending time with stu­ dents. getting to know them and watching them grew. She loves to bake and bring goodies to share with students and co-workers. She will retire from Lakewood June 20, after 32 years. High school principal Brian Williams told her he still hopes to see her smiling face once in awhile. Graul admits it will be hard to stay away. In retirement, she hopes to continue lo Imd ways to help people. She has helped a Favorite movie: Driving M*ss Daisy. Favorite TV show: The Waltons. Best vacation: Anywhere with a beach, especially the Caribbean. , Hest gift received: Last Christmas. I was eating alone, and it seemed everyone else had someone to eat with When I went lo Pay the bill, the waitress came over and told ™ my bill had been paid. I walked out of [here feeling like I wasn’t alone. 1 don t know who paid, but 1 truly appreciated it Advice to graduates: *eeP gOing 10 school. Get as much education as you can R'-t. “'RRtst challenge- LeM®*"* » livc on my own. ** ’ Most pn,U(| f. M fllinily. daughter cmkL>"« and her husband- Terry, grand^aglrier Chelsea and Mackenzie; daughter Tina and her bu t. a nettnis. grandsons Daniel and n..’,4" ‘lind granddaughter Kayla. geiren’iriU‘ f00d: Lob"er’ a"d ’“f00** Whether it’s a government agency or u local company, strong, competent leadership at the top is a must if a positive outcome is expected. Monday, County Board Chair Joyce Snow held what was billed as a committee meeting to discuss county facilities and the most effi­ cient use of space. According to the posting, the meeting was to be held on the mezzanine level in the county courthouse. The meeting was set lo be a committee of three commissioners and selected county staff to review county facili­ ties and future plans. On the posting, it noted that a quorum of the board of commissioners “may be present." According to Michigan law, if a quorum is possible, then the governmental body must post the meeting as an official meeting of that official body. If it’s possible — as happened at Monday’s committee meeting — a fourth commissioner may enter the meeting to make a quorum of the seven elected county com­ missioners, then that commissioner should specifically be told by the chairperson that he or she cannot take part in the meeting. If the person docs participate, it would turn the meeting into an official board meeting, which would make the special meeting a violation of the Open Meetings Act. Snow had two other options Monday to avoid that violation. She could have asked any one of the four commissioners in atten­ dance to excuse himself so the meeting could continue, or she simply could have adjourned or recessed the meeting. Our office was first notified of the special meeting early Monday morning. Following a phone call from a public citizen. Banner edi­ tor Doug VanderLaan, who covers county board meetings, headed to the courthouse to investigate the purpose of the meeting and why our office wasn’t notified of the meet­ ing. When VanderLaan arrived, he found a quorum of the board in attendance. Snow, Jim DeYoung and Jim Dull were members of the committee as county board members and Commissioner Howard “Hoot" Gibson was also in attendance as the fourth commission­ er. though VanderLaan did not hear Gibson make any comment during the portion of the meeting he attended. VanderLaan later learned that • Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg. who had been in attendance for the first 30 minutes of the meeting as a fourth commissioner, did participate in the discus­ sion. According to our attorney, Robin Herman of Michigan Newspaper Association, the extra commissioner who attended cannot be considered a member of the ad hoc commit­ tee. and can only attend lo hear viewpoints, which might impact a later vote on the issue. As a result, the meeting was a violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act. Herman said, “It appears to me that this was an Open Meetings Act violation because of the quo­ rum of commissioners that was there and that they were discussing matters of public poli­ cy." Herman went on to clarify that the original meeting of the committee was not a violation of the OMA; it was properly posted and was open to the public. The violation occurred with respect to the four county commission­ ers in attendance, especially when the post­ ing notice said, “a quorum of the Board of the Commissioners may be present." This suggests the county chair knew that a quo­ rum could be present, but such a possibility would have required a public notice separate and apart from the posting notice for Monday’s committee meeting. For some, it might not sound like a serious issue, but the reason governmental bodies are required to properly post meetings is lo pre­ vent government officials from meeting and acting in secret. I testified about this very issue last week at the Michigan House of Representatives in regard to House Bill 5560 being considered by the Local Government Committee. The bill would change the requirements of local governments for posting legal notices. The bill describes a list of new electronic options for legal notices, other than using local print newspapers. My greatest concern about the changes suggested in this legislation has to do with a process of becoming out of sight, out of mind when governments are allowed to post legal notices on Internet sites. In my comments to the House committee, I told legislators that citizens are not likely to frequent government websites looking for legal notices that could impact their commu­ nities. Under the present system of publish­ ing legal notices in the local newspapers, tax­ payers are more likely to see and react to them. Presently, local governments are required to print certain legal notices in a local news­ paper that has been in business for over two years and is a general circulation newspaper in a given marketplace. Even though some large metro dailies have reduced their days of home-delivery and have even shut down printed publications, weeklies and small, independent daily newspapers across the state continue to focus on community news. IX <... Bn-n J. and appreciates the SKKSS■ people learn aouui L „ r .. wrote m a their local communities. CaHe> that-Joe and Jane Six-Pack" won t get the ^X^across the county ha« the reputation for digging in and getting a news,’’confirmed Galley. 1 was surprised when I heard that Snow, our local county board chair, had DeYoung and Dull to serve on the ad hoc committee, leaving out Stolsonburg, cn Geiger and Gibson, the longest-serving com­ missioners who have lots of knowledgeof the planning that has already been done, e knowledge differential became especially evident this week when Dull asked why past county boards haven’t acted on some of the suggested space changes — saying we con­ tinue to “kick the can down the road. ’ Stolsonburg responded that, under his tenure, those boards didn’t have funds to proceed with most of the projects. So they put off the major changes until the county was in a stronger financial situation. That’s why earlier this year I was sur­ prised when commissioners chose Snow and DeYoung, chair and vice chair, respectively, over Stolsonburg and Geiger who were already in place and had more experience to do the job. In the Jan. 9 issue of the Banner, Stolsonburg called the change a "coup." "There is no logical reason to change lead­ ership in the middle of an elected term unless there is gross malfeasance," Stolsonburg told his fellow commissioners. He went on to say “If commissioners are trying to receive more lenient meeting attendance policies, favor­ able committee assignments, more pay. less work, pel projects, or any other conflicts of interest, then this change in leadership would make sense." Stolsonburg did acknowledge that, in the future. Snow could make a good chair, but just not now due to her lack of experience. “She’s only served one year," pointed out Stolsonburg, “not enough time to develop I needed relationships with other elected offi- I cials, department heads and employees nec-1 \ essary lo being an effective county leader." I I Within the first few meetings under her I I leadership, it appeared that Snow indeed did-1 I n’t have the experience necessary and it continucs to show in her inability to keep the I meetings moving and following proper pro- | tocol. Plus, her lack of experience has put more pressure on Barry County I Administrator Michael Brown in an attempt I to keep things in order. ; Running county government is a big I responsibility. It takes someone with a back-1 ground in the political process and the abili­ ty to bring differing groups together to form an effective, smooth operation. | Not following proper protocol and includ-1 ing everyone in the process will eventually contribute to a dysfunctional board where nothing gets done. That was Geiger’s unease I when he told Snow in January he was con-1 cemed that not all commissioner communi-1 cations are shared with the entire board. I “Clearly, some commissioners are frus-1 trated with their ideas not being heard." I Geiger said, “but you’ve [Snow] got to have communication with the board to advance your ideas.” I It looks like the concerns of Geiger and I Stolsonburg came to a head when Snow had to explain at Tuesday’s board meeting why I she had formed the ad hoc committee and I held its first meeting even before the com­ mittee was officially established by the board required under Article Vll of its Rules of Procedure and Regulations. Snow could have used that lime lo invite everyone to the table which l‘m sure would have prompted Stolsonburg to remind fellow commissioners that a great deal of planning has already been done. Rather than bringing county commis­ sioners and staff together again to discuss the same process, perhaps it would be better to bong the enure board up to speed on what’s been done in the past, what’s in the works and what might be possible in the future Snow said in her opening remarks as the new chair back in January- that, “As chair part ol my responsibility is to be sure that all sides are heard and to ensure that cnmrr • working together is success ‘ ten and respond to her -nil ' doesn’t, she win cot^ue Pt°8ress; inh" ,hcn ,ls‘ cause even more frustration withTb 8 C and have lo work with her. hosc who 1 nd Jacoby vice president. of J-Ad Graphic* �"■MB M । Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 22. 2014 - Page 5 ■ Meeting51 MUre could account for county's inept governance Tn the editor: reccntly , Anyone who -|( sce that *d a COUn. ty board meeting* Hw "*Ung,arc not being run Commission '11 'nay not be the fan It of the A« it is 'h»t<’(n,?“^l,lsedtoha,c “'5The county a .. 'Wontmittees, but no* '* Vndcr the o^""«-of-lhe. whole" strocture. I syMem County commissioners may want to help themselves more than the people To the editor: Why does the county pay elected officials such as county commissioners any benefits at all? They should only be paid per meeting. A lot of employees work for the county part-time and get no benefits paid to them. Are the commissioners on the county board because they want to help the county, or arc they there for the money? Why not save the county money and pay commissioners on a pcr-meeting basis? The people of this county need to stand up for themselves and demand that the commission­ ers get paid per meeting. Deb James, Hastings Narrow-thinking crowds out wish to help young people To the editor: It’s a shame that the self-interest of a small group can negatively impact a community project that could have supported educational opportunities for so many of our children. Our group, Delton Mega Truck, has been working for some time on a Founder’s Day event that we intended from Day I of our planning to be a fundraiser for the Delton high school senior mystery trip, transporta­ tion and support costs for the school district’s math and science club, and for Hope Township in appreciation for its efforts to help us hold the event. We have been engaging in the sport of mud bogging for three years and have not received one complaint. This year, we had hoped to hold a one-day event on Founder’s Day that would bring some additional and welcome patronage to the event and would offer any Delton business the opportunity to be a ven­ dor at no charge. Though the event may have inconve­ nienced some for one day, the economic impact could have been significant. We were willing to confine our mud bogging to just that day, to specific hours of operation, and even to designated driveway access points. Last October, when we first recognized this opportunity to help the community, we approached Hope Township to request a spe­ cial-use permit. The township had no ordi­ nance, so we even paid the cost of proceed­ ings to begin drawing up an ordinance. Even the Hope Township lawyer commended us for seeking to hold the event in a safe and respon­ sible way with on-site safety plans that, natu­ rally. added to our cost. Though we thought we would need more than one mud bog event to raise the funds we intended, the contributions of local business­ es helped us to reduce our plans to only the one-day event. The township lawyer pointed out that we could have just held the event without being sanctioned and only a lawsuit would have been able to stop us. Unfortunately, because of the inciteful comments from and legal obstructions imposed by some members of the communi­ ty, the Delton Mega Truck group has rescind­ ed its request for a permit to hold the Founder’s Day mud bogging event. Though that may make some fearful citi­ zens pleased, I’d like to remind the entire community that our efforts would have result­ ed in a $5,000 donation to the math and sci­ ence club kids who, after school, attend the program in Battle Creek only by paying for a bus, a driver, and fuel from their own pockets. The financial contribution we intended to make to the senior mystery trip was especial­ ly important to me because, every graduation season, it seems we lose young people to traf­ fic accidents that might not have occurred if they had been part of a supervised group hav­ ing fun all night after graduation. My interest in this group became especially intense after a young girl w’as killed right in my yard on the comer where I live. • I’d like to ask the Greater Wall Lake Association if it intends to help foot the bill for these kids or if they’ll just pat themselves on the back for making it impossible for us to help our young people. Barry Bower, Delton Will critics stand up for community causes? To the editor: It seems that our hobby/sport, or the caus­ es for which we stand, have no place in the hearts or minds of the nearby locals just out­ side of Delton. Many residents from the Wall Lake area have made this clear at Hope Tow nship meet­ ings and at meetings of the township’s zoning board. This includes the township supervisor, who’s a resident of Wall Lake. Myself and two other men had hoped to bring the mega truck sport to a new level by graciously helping a number of communityinvolved organizations in the Delton area. We have made many contacts with business owners in the area who have been plenty excited about the proposed attraction of the sport. We were led down a path by the township supervisor, however, which required us to pay for an amendment of the zoning text which we did, essentially giving the township time to put in place rules and regulations regarding outdoor events. This was not a problem for us because we are looking to incorporate a high level of safety and organization into our work. Until this amendment is done and adopted, we will not have the opportunity to even apply for a permit for this use because we were denied even the chance to apply for a special use permit. I feel as if we arc under attack by the resi­ dents of Wall Lake and by the Wall Lake Association who assume our special use per­ mit application is on the table - and it is not. At recent township and zoning meetings, nearly all public comments were in direct opposition to our proposed attraction. 1 know some off-road trucks that arc noisier than (most; boars and jet skis. However, boats and jet skis arc known to pollute lake water at a rate a passing vehicle could never achieve. I am appalled by the reasons these people have given for not wanting us to move for­ ward. These trucks are not generally owned by thugs, thieves, or people you would worry about your children being around. Yet. I have heard all of the above objections raised at these meetings — meetings that are not even about our specific plan. Most mega truck owners are family men and women who share their sport with their children. They work very hard at their job or business just to be able to balance the sport with the many obli­ gations of their family life. Yes, many highend mega trucks are owned and driven by business owners — not thugs. You can’t trade your xBox for one of these trucks, rest assured. I am not a Delton resident. However, I do reside in Barry County and have my entire life. I remember as a child looking forward to the Delton Founders Day Parade and festivi­ ties. Back then, my late grandfather, Alan Woods, w’as actively involved in Delton, showing off his antique automobiles anytime Delton had something going on. He, too. lived in Barry County, but not Delton. I have followed in his footsteps in many ways, one being when I was asked to bring a truck or two to Delton for the parade or for a truck show at the library. I have been there even if it were difficult to make it happen. Three or four years ago, I dropped a monster truck off a the library for sever days just so it would be there for the show. I personally was not looking fora fight, but rather acceptance of the great things we planned to bring the Delton area with this event. It is my intent, at this pint, to find another location for this attraction. Similar attractions that I have attended have been able to donate to great causes, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Maybe the people of Wall Lake could share with us how they've supported the town of Delton tn the past. And how they plan to keep commumty.mvo ved organizations involved d’wu ^l'hcy d0n"e lhe '“"fc cd? What is the future of Delton if it is left to his group. Will there even be a school for their children s children? Dave Woods, Bellevue county commis '' such of’sub­ committee of thej^ ^uch as filunce> property and p® an() ,0 J"1' develop, ment, human sen• ib|(. f() *£• Each com­ missioner was or her meet, ings or h“nnPSo expericnce and was h ?eV2e recommendaujt"owlcdgc enough to makc thre**^ ns ,0 ’he counl> board-^>mroj,5i()ncre were on each sU _ . * did not constitute a <1"°^ and^ °f Ihc wht>lc board. Their finding ^Emendations were then distribute e whole board as the minutes 0 sul>committce. Commissioners u0U ow uhy an issue was coming to them and would havc ti investigate and to prepare a yiCwpojnl Subcommittees had the |uxury of ting their own meeting imes that would be convenient to the poop► e ;appcaring them. For example- a subcommittee system could have kept a Judge from recently having to appear be orc the whole board while 30 people sat in a courtroom, waiting for his return. A subcommittee could have given commissioners a c]Ue were wading into a swan killing debacle and also could havc helped focus the issues regardin’’ farmland preservation. With the current con}mittee-of-the-wholc structure, the entire board sits on both boards. They all hear about an issue on the lowest level of discussion and then again at the sec­ ond level of discussion. No one commission­ er is in charge uf any particular issue, able to develop expertise on a particular issue or to develop a vision. All sit and vote to recom­ mend Issues to themselves, where they all sit and vote on it again. There is no new insight from running an issue by two differently con­ stituted boards. The second board is really only a formality because every single com­ missioner has already voted to send that issue to themselves. I believe the board would have better meet­ ings by returning to the earlier subcommittee structure, where each commissioner could develop some knowledge and expertise on some aspect of the county government, instead of trying to be an expert on every­ thing. Mark A. Doster, Prairieville Potential windfall gets stuck in the mud Diabetes Foundation. The prospects of 4.000 to 7.000 spectators on each of two days, if permits allowed, at $10 each would havc generated upwards of $140,000. Back out $18,000 to $22,000 for expenses and approximately $120,000 would havc been left to be distributed on a percent­ age basis to the entities previously noted. In short, all we were try ing to do was to create some kind of event that would attract people from outside the area on Founders Day Weekend. We talked about having a cir­ cus for two days (very costly) or a sizable hill for motorcycle hill climbs (too dangerous). Then a mud bog sounded like the best event. It looks like the property on which the event would have been held, essentially farm ground to start with, will be better suited as a livestock operation - cattle, sheep, chickens, and swine, 24/7, 365 days a year. Ward Goff Delton To the editor: The promoters of the Mud Bog event have decided to bow out holding it as a Founders Day event. In light of the combined negative and verbal efforts of a select few individuals, some of whom live locally and some who live elsewhere, it has been decided to eliminate Delton from the list of ideal spots for these large-scale mega truck events. By doing so. this also eliminated the finan­ cial windfall prospect that this annual event could have provided our community. The promoters were convinced that, if this event was promoted, managed and professionally run by their team, it could havc generated siz­ able income for local merchants, for the Delton .school system, and for Hope and Barry Townships. The plans were to distribute, in the form of charitable contributions, a large percentage of the net proceeds to the school (upwards of 45%). another 25% to Hope and Barry Townships, plus a percentage to the Juvenile State News Roundup Officials reach consensus on revenue estimates State Treasurer Kevin Clinton, State Budget Director John Roberts, Senate Fiscal Agency Director Ellen Jeffries and House Fiscal Agency . Mary Ann Cleary agreed May 15 to lovenrevenuc estimates for the current and next fiscpl years, compared to January’s revenue consensus. The reductions are the result of several factors, including April income tax payments lower; than expected, revised MBT tax credit informa­ tion, newly enacted policy changes to some lax collection procedures and the severe win­ ter weather. “Individual income tax annual payments havc been weaker than what was projected in January, primarily as a result of pending federal tax policy changes and the so-called fiscal cliff * in late 2012,’’ said Clinton. “Several states are experiencing similar fluctuations related to cap­ ital gains, bonus payments and dividend pay­ ments. However, economic activity, both in Michigan and nationally, is expected to contin­ ue to improve during the remainder of 2014 through 2016, which will help stabilize income tax payments through 2016." While General Fund and School Aid Fund revenue estimates are being lowered from January estimates, revenues are still expected to grow by more than $800 million in both FY 2015 and FY 2016. “The good news here is that the economy remains strong and we are in a very good position that allows us to adjust the budget to fluctuations in expected revenues," Roberts said. “It’s important to remember that, when compared to 2014, we still have increased revenues for making strategic investments in Michigan’s future. I look forward to working with the Legislature to begin target setting so that we can update the budget plan to ensure that wc live within our means." States launch campaign to halt aquatic invasive species Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota share many of the same boaters and anglers, and now they’re sharing the same message to pro­ tect their iconic waters from aquatic invasive species. . The stales are teaming up on a new pUb|jc service campaign K> help carry a consistent message encouraging boaters and anglers to take steps to avoid accidentally spreading aquatic invasive species, such as Eurasian waternulfoil. zebra and spiny water fleas when they ir-*veI ^twecn states, Michigan DEQ D,r^'"nD1»n Wyanl invitcs partner organization' anu lnd«viduals to sh ire the video to spread awaren^. 0 snare "We encourage boaters to lake cleaning equipment t<> P^'cni the spread of invasive species in our su les. The Great Lakes stales ary w«rkin . er to meet the ch#Ile,’^s °f ,nv’asive species non-nativc species lha can cause environ­ mental or economic harm, or harm to human health. MDOT releases new state map The new state transportation map is out, featuring Belle Isle on the Detroit River as a state park for the very first time. The Michigan Department of Transportation has posted the 2014 state transportation map online while ensuring that Michigan Welcome Centers have an ample supply of the paper version of the map to offer visitors to “Pure Michigan.” In addition to the paper map. MDOT’s interactive mobile site. MI Drive, features real-time traffic information, camera views, rest area locations and construction informa­ tion at www.michigan.gov/drive that travelers can use to plan their routes in advance. "We know many people get directions and travel information online, but there are still What do you those who want and use a paper map.” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “Michigan attracts visitors year-round, so we will have print maps available free of charge al all Michigan Welcome Centers to meet the demand.” About 750,000 maps will be produced this year, at a cost of 13 cents per copy. MDOT has reduced the number of paper maps print­ ed over the years from a high of 2 million maps in 2007, to 1.5 million from 2008 through 2011, to 1 million tn 2012. to 750,000 in 2013 and again in 2014. Print maps are available free of charge at Michigan Welcome Centers and MDOT offices. In addition, a Web-based version of the map has been posted online with Metro Detroit maps and PDFs of 41 city maps. To view the online version of the state trans­ portation map, request a free copy, get more details, or report a suspected error, go to www.michigan.gov/statemap. For Michigan travel news and updates, the 2014 Pure Michigan travel guide, and information to plan your next trip, visit ww w.michigan.org. think? Here’s your chance to take pan in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our website. www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: NB/X superstar LeBron James says he will lead a player boycott next season if Donald Sterling, accused of making racist remarks, or a member of his fam­ ily is still owner of the LA Clippers. Would you support a boycott? 36% Yes 64% No • • ■ For this week: The tradition of Memorial Day Is to honor those who served. Will you be participating in any parades, grave­ side ceremonies, or other patriotic activities during the holiday week­ end? a-w □ Yes □ No As a. W w. T4 i conoumiumcMu I m—■*" I Class of 2014 j *• "1 Of ■ A A AW X . j j 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, Ml 269-945.9554 �Ptg? 6 — Thufsaay, May 22. 2014 — Tho Hastmg? Banner T7SMU1 Worship Together Ralph (). Westbrook ...at the church of your choice ~ . Weekly schedules of Hastings area churctics available for your con venience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School II a.m; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.: Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 408. (comer of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. Slate Rd. Hastings. MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning sen ice lime: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor. Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. SundaySchool for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. &Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Children's Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10: 45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coatx Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m.. Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call lhe church office nt (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), c-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Woodland, Mi 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew' & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and lhe rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: wwvv. hopcum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-OOO7. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Befeon. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pnr. SonShlne Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), TUes., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community' of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church al (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. I • CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. GUI MB Y UNITED mSlST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box M. KuLp. MI 49058. Pawor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. <61*> 945-9392. Sunday Worship I‘ am. Children’s Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. . 11FEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd.. P.O. Box 273. Hastings. Ml *19058. Pastor Scott Price. Pttone: 269-94809(X). Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strrnghlening Famlies Thru Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.nt-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Children Church, age 4­ 4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p in. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, w ill return Sept. 10. 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch al 11:30 a.m. will continue throughout the sum­ mer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR,” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6.30 p.m.. Wed/Thurs. 9 am-2:30 p.m., Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Spirit-rilled church. A Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.: Wed 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616-731-5194 . FIRS'! PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.00 a.rn. Traditional Worship; 10:00 am. Fellowship Time; 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during serv­ ice. Visit us online at WWW.firstchurchhastings.orp and our ueb log for sermons at http://hastingspresbytcrian.blogs pot.com. 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Hmm 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 osley Flexfab 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Peggy J. Florin GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Conununion Every Sunday! Sunday, May 25, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45; 9:30 Sunday School. May 25 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. May 26 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E North St.. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discovcr-graee.org Ulis information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 1401N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 HASTINGS. M| _ Lawrence "Larry" James McVey. agc 75. of Hastings, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014 al Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids. iotqH^i Was ^°ni *n on June 15. 1938, the son of Charles James and Verna Catherine (Oke) McVey. He attended Nashville High School, graduating in 1956. I-arry also attended Ferris State University He moved to Florida and worked at Cape Canaveral as a certified government welder tor three years. Larry returned to the Hastings area and worked at EW Bliss for 39 years as a manufacturing engineer, retiring in 2001. Larry married Sally Marie Morgan on November 26, 1959. He attended the First United Methodist Church of Hastings and was a former Jaycces member. Larry enjoyed the outdoors, which included watching and feeding the birds, gardening, lawn and pool maintenance and golfing. Larry was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed attending MSU games and also following the Detroit Tigers and lhe Whilecaps. Larry loved spending time with his family and enjoyed attending all of his children and grandchildren’s events. He was preceded in death b} his parents. Charles and Verna McVey; brothers, Charles and Don McVey; and granddaughter, Nicole Courier. Larry is survived by his wife of 54 years. Sally McVey of Hastings; three children, Teri (Peter) Dilworth of Kentwood. Jeff (Mikie) McVey of Lowell, Steven (Sally) McVey of Lowell; nine grandchildren, Kristin (Jack) Meliva, Nick McVey, Jake McVey. Libby Dilworth, Paige.Mc^cy, Morgan McVey, ., .Rachel, MeVc-v, Bl aki^ty Vey, Bix^Nfu Vey; two great-grandchilJh$;CordcA- and Flynn Meliva; sister, PatncilrAnn Branch and sev­ eral nieces and nypl/ev/s. ». Memorial contributions may be made lo the Meijer Heart Center or the Leukemia Foundation. A memorial service will be held on Thursday. May 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Hastings. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuncralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily- B Mb 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 DELTON & WELLSTON, MI - Peggy J. Fiona, of Delton and Wellston, passed away May 19,2014. Peggy was bom November 2, 1947, in Hastings, the daughter of Warren and Donna (Gould) Bom. Peggy loved cooking, baking, gardening, mushrooming, tilling, crochetmg. going to the casinos, and sewing as she made pajamas for all of her grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors, feeding the 'v-ldlife, the birds, turkeys and bears. °n June 29, 1990, she married Lane G. Fiona, who survives.’ ., . . . Ollier members of her family melude, a “a. Allen Acker; daughters. Glenda Acker and Ginger Acker- grandchild*'", Marissa Garrison and Carter Garrison; four stepchil­ dren; several step.,randehild*’"-1,nd scveri11 n,c“s and nephews. „ . , ,r Pagliy was precedeU in death by her par­ ents; a sister, Judy Alin; and a brother. Leslie. Peggy's fu„erai service willeonducteJ. Friday, Ma.. 1(.., || a.in., at lhe Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home. Delton. P“tl>r Jelf W(,rdc, .iTiciating. Burial will •ake place i„ Blwh Ridge CemeletyMemorial contributions to the Barry bounty Hun,„nc Society >* appreciated. Please visi, ww nLsgorcsluneral.com a eottdt^e’message Peggy's HASTINGS. Ml - Ralph O. Westbrook, age 60, of Hastings, passed away May 8, 2014 at Borgess Hospital with his family by his side. Ralph was born on July 12, 1953 in Ann Arbor, the son of Ivan J. and Gayno M. (Allerding) Westbrook. He attended Hastings 1 liph School. At the age of 16, Ralph was liv­ ing on bis own. He worked two jobs, cleaning the drag stores, while continuing his educa­ tion. In his younger years, Ralph also worked in the Pennock Hospital kitchen, at a gas .station and a travel trailer factory. Ralph was employed by Bradford White Corporation as a Hi-lxi driver. He loved his job and was the greatest Hi-lxi driver of all time. He worked at Bradford White until 1990, when he suf­ fered a heart attack. Ralph married Cheryl Louden on February 17. 1993, after a long engagement from 1985 through 1993. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding bike, working in the yard and being in lhe outdoors. Ralph loved his children and grandchildren dearly and was extremely proud of them. Ralph was preceded in death by his broth­ er, Kirk Westbrook. Ralph is survived by his wife, Cheryl L. Westbrook; daughter. Brandy (Shane) Bronson of Lake Odessa, son, Jeremy (Melissa) Westbrook of Charlotte; grandchil­ dren, Austin Bronson, Andrea Bronson, Melanie Westbrook and one on the way; sis­ ter, Beth Olson of Kalamazoo; two brothers- in-law. Don (Denise) Louden of Hastings and Scott (Tanya) Louden of Boynton Beach. FL; mother-in-law and father-m-law. Jack (Susan) Louden of New Port Richey. FL. mother-in-law. Peggy Louden of Hastings; many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Respecting Ralph’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life gather­ ing will be held on Saturday. May 24, 2014 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Woodland Eagles in Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhomc.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory' or message for the fam- Vicki Arcaro JACKSON. Ml - Vicki Arcaro. of Jackson, passed away at home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She passed away under the loving care of her family at the age of 47 years on Monday, May 19, 2014. She is survived by her wife, Jaime, daugh­ ter, Gabby: Earth parents. Berta and Sam Lalomia; in-laws, Chris and Kathy Maples; sister-in-law. Erin (Malt) Ryan and kids; brother-in-law. Scott (Kathleen) Maples and kids; Godson. Sean (Jeannie) Bovee; cousins, Tim Mcko. Tom (Cecilia) Meko, Mary Jo Meko. Mike Meko, Sue Meko. Linda Eder, Mary (Manny) Jimenez, and Nick (Jill) /Xrcaro and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Patricia Arcaro; several aunts and uncles; and cousin, Teri Bovee. Vicki worked in the .x-ray department at Allegiance for 20 years. She loved the lake, fishing, and spending time with her family. She was a shoulder for all lo lean on and always was willing to lend a helping hand despite her own illness. Vicki was a hero to all that had the pleasure of knowing her. She gave us all such courage and hope and reminded ns the preciousness of life. Vicki is the epitome of strength and tenacity that was admired by all. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Desnoyer Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Stout officiat­ ing. Interment to follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Thursday, May 22. from 3 until 8 p.m. A special thank you to Dr. Trimble, Dr. Frantzis. • Dr. Lonisso, and the staff at Karmanos Phase 1 Clinical Trials. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Jackson County American Cancer Society Relay for Life would be appreciated. To send condolences to the family, go online to w ww.desnoy erfuncralhome.com. Desnoyer Funeral Home. Family owned for 124 years. LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday. May 22 - Movie Memories views the little gem "Random Harvest" with Ronald Coleman and Greer Garson, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 23 - preschool story time ponders turtles and umbrellas, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, May 26 — library closed for Memorial Day. Tuesday. May 27 - toddler story time soars and dives with "vultures and whales ’’ 10:30 to 11 a.m.; youth chess. 4 to 5; chess club, 6 to 8; genealogy dub, 6 to 8 p m Call the Hastings Public Library lor more information. 269-945-4263. CHARLOTIE, MI - Norma Jean Hickey, age 91. of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. Norma was bom October 10, 1922 to Ross and Genevieve (Buchanan) Bidelman in Hastings. She married John Hickey on September 12, 1942 and together they had four daughters. She was a member of lhe St. Mary Altar Society, and her favorite pastime was spend­ ing time with family, especially holiday din­ ners. and she loved to go to the casino. Nonna is survived by her daughters, Janice Wilson of Hastings, Ann Winans of Hastings, Sue (Asa) Randall of Hastings, and Marilyn (Jerald) Gilding of Potterville; grandchildren, David Wilson, Randy (Sharon) Wilson, Corey (Jen) Wilson. Nick (Erin) Wilson, Asa (Rae) Randall. Frank (Molly) Winans, Kim (Wayne) Nicholson. Tara (Steven) VanLuven. Tasha McCrimmon. Trevor (Britnee) Gilding. Tia (Joel) Johnson; 19 great-grand­ children, and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years. John; granddaughter. Charlotte Randall; grandson, Robert Wilson; sister. Iris Welton; son-in-law, Bruce Wilson; and par­ ents, Ross and Genevieve Bidelman. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 22,2014. 11 am.. at St. Mary Catholic Church m Charlotte with Rev. Fr. David Rosenberg officiating. 11 desired, memorial contributions may be Sadx7° C?,nmunily Palliative Care or St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte. The ■"> >tf earc of Pr4-v Funcrai h°™- Onhiiu condolences may be sent to the fami­ ly at www.pr.tyfuncral.com. Michael 1). Tilley NASHVILLE, Mt. Michael D Tilley ace '>5. ol Nashville passed away uneSedN Sunday. May 18.20l4 at his homr ' • Natfona? Cem'.';" Ui" hdd at Fon Cusler Friday May ->3 \?n'}“S“sla al noon on 2014 wtth lull miiiu,^ hon- In lieu of flowers the fnmiu i memorial contributions cm t 7qucst?d Nashville VFW post 8260. the I uncoil arrangements 1 "> lhe Daniels Funer il II en,rustcd •'leasevisitourwebsite tw? ? N“Shvi"ealhome.net for further detaik an,C,’,fUner' �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 2?. 2014 — Page 7 ewhorn Babies ■ &XT?„ bor" ” Joe and I ” „Apn ,U-20,4 4 IO p.m. lo Weighing 8 ib' rC>' Ml,lcr of Middleville. »■ "I- » lbs. 8 ws. am) ?0 ]/2 jnch(.s |ong Welcomed home by big sister. Harper. Proud grandparents arc Gordie and Janet Miller of Kentwood and Dean and Sonja Lambert of Hastings. Jtylcnc 6;27 a.m. t0 A H<Mpila| on May 5.2014 a $ |bs । Pnl Nashville. Weif 1 •’ and 1^ inches long. Tlan» Roc, to on Moy 6. 2014 ot 7 ’ MiddI<vil^»nc Sc(lanl, and Dana Kurt ’ , Sighing 7 Ib.<. lOozs. anti IV *• Mllah Jo, bom at on May ?• 2°‘n * H?’ofPL--'keO<le«r,w0!'v *d better bridge in Oliver Mlchaci. on Mnv 7 2014 at Dy; jaco^ .. andJakylnni/4?nch«'!'’WriSl»ng 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 'y1,'.."" l0l,B. « BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein Aurora Jayne.bo™ 81 £cn"'*k Hospital on May 7. 2014 at 5.58 P - to Kcra a|)d Zody of Hastings. Weighing 8 lt)s (() NORTH WEST 4:3 *AQ754 ♦: 8 6 5 ♦:K IO 8 4 and 20 inches 4; A Q 6 5 V.J8 ♦: J 4 3 2 4: AQJ EAST SOUTH: 4: J I0942 V: K 9 3 ♦: 4:76532 Nathaniel Henry, I*1"1 Pennock Hospital on May 9. 2014 ot ‘ «> Mackinsie Newsome and Cant Hand of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 °“;8I< 21 ‘“'hes long. Madalynn Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 9. 2014 at 9.-5 am. to Chrystal Boniface and Jo*cP «eh Of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs- and 19 |/j inches long. 4: K8 7 ▼: 10 6 2 ♦: AKQ IO 9 7 Dealer: East Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 34 Dbl (1) 5f East Pass 2V Pass South !♦ Pass Pass Emic and Barb Olson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 25, 2014 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 3560 Solomon Road, Middleville. RSVP 269-948 0447. No gifts, please. West 1V Pass Pass Last week we looked at the Take Out Double as one of the major bridge conventions that you should know and use. This week let’s take a look at the Negative Double, another use for the double besides penalty and take out purposes. Knowing and using the Negative Double helped North/South to a game contract in diamonds. Let’s see what happened. As dealer. East passed with a very weak hand. South with twelve high card points and two length points had a minimum hand that was good for at least an opening bid. South bid !♦. West with ten total points and a five-card heart suit overcalled with !▼. North with a nice hand and fifteen high card points elected to tell partner South that she had four spades. How could she do that? The Negative Double is a most useful way for partners to share information with each other without wasting any bidding space. In today’s hand, following an opening bid by part­ ner South, an overcall in hearts by West, it was desirable for North to use the Negative Double. The double as used here in this situation informed South that she had the other major, spades, and that she hud exactly four of them. The minimum number of points is usually six at the one level and eight at the two level. North certainly had enough points to use this bid. If there was no intervening bid by the opponents. South must bid again as no one wants to double for penalty at the one level. In this hand, however. East with at least three hearts, a void in the opponents’ bid suit of diamonds, threw in a 2V bid. South did not know how many points North actually had and passed, waiting to see what North would do on her second bid. In this case, not hearing much from South again. North realized that South's hand was a minimum hand in the 12-14 point range, and that it was up to North to place the contract. The best contract for North/South? Did you say 54? Would you believe that there is a better contract than 54’s? Yes, 3NT is a far better contract, making 3NT and three overtricks for a top score. Here, however. North placed the contract at 54. and all passed. The lead was, of course, the singleton 34, and South won the trick in her hand with the K4. Drawing trumps in three rounds was the next step, with East showing out on the first diamond lead. Playing all of the spades next showed that West was out of spades as expected, and so drawing and counting trumps was crucial to this hand. Concentrating on the trump suit first was the way to success for making all eleven tricks. The losing spade in the North hand was easily trumped in lhe South hand. Losing two hcar| tricks were lhe only losers for the South declarer. There was no need to take a club finesse with only one club in the South hand, but it would always work. With plenty of trumps. South was able to claim the eleven tricks needed and scored an 83.9% game along with eight others The 3NT bidder and winner? With a club lead, there was only one declarer who ended up with twelve tricks and a top board al 100%. While this' hand was played thirty-three times, only the top ten tables scored well. The secret to success was the use of the Negative Double that let South know that North had at least a four-card spade suit and at least six points. While the contact did not end up in spades, it is easy to sec how useful the spade suit was for this contract. Sharing information through the Negative Double is a useful and important bidding tool to include in your partnership agreement. Share it w ith your partner today. • ***** (Gerald Stein, .an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge chibs. Yoh can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterhridgeinbarrycoimtymichigan.blogspot.com) The Saugatuck-Douglas Convention and Visitors Bureau is leading a nationwide battle to capture first place tn USA Todays 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. The publica­ tion’s expert panel selected Saugatuck as one of 20 contenders for its Best Summer Weekend Escape category. The contest gives lhe public until May 26 to vote for the candi­ date of their choice at www. 1 Obcst.com/awardj?/travel/best-summcr-wcekend-escape/. A person can vote once each day until midnight May 26. Winners will be announced May 28. Nominees also include Annapolis. Md.; Asheville, N.C.; Bainbridge, Wash; Cannon Beach, Ore.; Charlottesville. Va.; Dahlonega. Ga.; Estes Park, Colo.; Galveston. Texas; Granbury', Texas; Hollywood. Fla.; Julian. Calif.; Lafayette. La.; Louisville, Ky.; Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.; Santa Barbara. Calif.; Sedona, Ariz.; The Thornapple River Rippers Quilting Guild Is presenting...Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Donaldson “Quilting In Detroit in the 1930’s” a lecture by Beth : TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES BASEMENT WATERPROOFING 77SC6C95 Call Scott Tables and chairs available. 517-290-5556 877-448-1548 Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS/ MOLD REMEDIATION UWfTuRVUrt BASEM&nSldfo PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL DAY PARADE MAY 26, 2014 12:30 PM Job Opening Prairieville Township Deputy Clerk STARTS AT CORNER OF NORRIS AND DELTON ROAD AND PROCEEDS TO THE PRAIRIEVILLE CEMETERY Grand Marshalls this year will be Robert and Jo Ann Chamberlin nssrow Skills needed: Bookkeeping Experience Ability to Multi-task Proficient with tho computer Some outdoor work Works weH with others Personable with tho public Send, e-mail or fax a letter of interest and resume with 3 professional references by May 30. 2014 to. Clerk Ted DeVries Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road. Delton Ml 49046 Fax (269)623-3467 E-Mail: tdevriosQprainevilletwp-mi.org Bizarre Vote #20 t Discovery ■" FINANCIAL /LLC Small Business, You’re a BIG deal to us! Highlighting bizarre, out of touch votes cast by Justin Amash. Visit www.StopAmash.com for details 25^523-2775 T7 VZ 231 S. Broadway St., Hastings, MI 49058 There is a $5 admission fee for non-guild members Justin Amash - ONLY member of entire congress to vote against breast cancer stamp. s Phono gogoautoparts.com Barry Community Enrichment Center f ▼ f ▼ V ▼ http://clerk.house.gov/evs/20n/roll921.xml 7709 Kingsbury Rd, Delton, Ml 49045 The program, from 6-8 p.m. is at the Think you know Justin Amash? Think again. BACKGROUND The breast cancer stamp has raised over $80 million for research and treatment, including $12.5 million in National Cancer Institute grants “to support research that would have otherwise gone unfunded.” The breast cancer TtamD allows voluntary contributions to fight breast cancer and according to the Congressional Budget Office, there was no cost to taxpayers. Sonoma, Calif.; Valle} Forge. Pa.; and Woodstock. N.Y. For additional information call the Saugatuck-Douglas Convention and Visitors Bureau, 269-857-1701. or email staff<8 saugatuck.com Getting a TAX REFUND? This job is 16 hours per week - Tuesday and Thursday 9-5 - r an Iin-to-date list of bizarre votes, visit StopAmash.com rOr qii up Lyle and Joyce Proksch will celebrate 50 years of marriage on June 6, 2014. They have two children, David (Shawn) Proksch and Doreen (Keith) Dora and five grandchildren. Emily, Jeremy and Abigail Proksch and Kayla and Kyle Dora. Saugatuck vying for title of best weekend escape 4:9 North Olsons to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Lyle and Joyce Proksch to celebrate 50th anniversary • • Key Man & Buy-Sell Funding ESOP’s • 401(k) • • Health Insurance Financial Planning Ph: (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St., Hastings, Ml Securities offend though LPL HMncial. Member IINRA'SIK? , PUBLIC AUCTION May 27,2014 The following storage units, located at 425 Haynes Loop Dr., 1110 W. Green St., and 1908 S. M-37 Hwy. will be sold to the highest bidder May 27,2014,5 PM. 11-3 Lori Ogle 97-1, 68-1 Dale Kruger 44-1 John Hook Household Misc. Household Misc. Household Misc. 183’1 Jason Thompson Household Misc. 42-1 D.J. McIntyre Household Misc. 4-4 Angela Miller Household Misc. 53-1 John Coe Household Misc. 172-1 Matt Owon Household Misc. 11-4 Joel Hess Household Misc. 2-3, 52-4 Rebecca Weeks Household Misc. 37-4 Marc Wright Household Misc. 116-1 James Harvath Household Misc. 59-1 Jamie Fliearman Household Misc. 132-1 Ryan Eaton Household Misc. 134-1 Corey Speor Household Misc. 42-4 Thomas Cooley Household Misc. 34-4 Shannon Smith Household Misc. 58-3 Angela Cowley Household Misc This sale is absolute and is the result ot non-pay­ ment to Green St./Thornapple Mini Storage, 269­ 948-2331. Units are located at above addresses. The auction will begin May 2A2014 at 425 Haynes Loop Dr. promptly a! 5JPLL Owners redemption may take place prior to sale! �Pag* 8 - Thursday, May 22. 2014 - Tho Hastings Banner JIcJug &(teAA& Financial FOCUS • Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD by Elaine Garlock The annual military tribute at the Lake Odessa Museum will be Friday. May 23. at 7 p.m. The public is invited. This year’s veter­ an has been selected by a committee of the l>ake Odessa Area Historical Society. The tribute will include the story of this pen>on’s military career. The exhibit also includes items from every American conflict, from the Revolutionary War to the present, os well as exhibits from each of the previously named veterans of lhe year. Memorial Day services will be conducted at Lakeside Cemetery Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m., under the auspices of the local VFW Post. Another service will follow al the Veterans Chapel on M-50. The museum will be open from noon lo 5 p.m.. so visitors may proceed from lhe cemetery to lhe museum. Viva Acker of Emerson Manor, turned 99 Tuesday, May 20. She has been al Thomapple Manor for several weeks. She has lived at Emerson Manor for lhe past 18 years after 40 years at the Wcslow farm on Clark Road in Woodland Township. The recent Festival of Tables sponsored by Friends of lhe Library had a drawing for win­ ners of a raffle. First prize winner of an Alaskan cruise was Kathy Jarvie. Frank Pytlowany won a Mackinac Island trip. Kurt Murray won a stay at lhe Amway Grand. A drive on any rural road shows wet fields. The Grand River is over its banks in many places. Tuesday it was reported to be four feet above flood stage. The Rev. Karen Sorden has relumed from a iwo-week trip with her parents lo Washington Stale to visit lheir brother and son. During her absence, the Rev. Craig Adams of Kentwood filled the pulpit at Central United Methodist Church. The annual Spring Follies was at Central United Methodist Church Friday with a chicken and biscuit dinner, delightful music. Organist Patricia vverden played organ on several numbers and accom­ panied a brass quintet composed of Duane Allbright, Michael Scobey, Kcvm Klopfenstein. Kun Broker and Jonathan Reid. On some numbers, high school student . ■ r JONES Avoid problems by updating beneficiary designations Like many peOpic. you might not particu­ larly enjoy thinking about your estate plans, but such planning is necessary lo make sure your asscis g0 whcre yOu warn them to go. George McNeill played percussion. And it’s just ns important to regularly review The local historical .society hosted its sec­ ond cemetery walk al Lakeside Cemetery your plans with your tax, legal and financial May 8. Actors were Darwin Bennett, Deane professionals in case any changes arc needed. Durkee, Alan Goodemoot. Dawn Dcardorff. For instance, some of your wishes expressed plus John Waite, Lynda Cobb and Marti Lind. in your will may be overridden by beneficiary designations you filled out years ago. If these The latter three portrayed their ancestors America Haskins, Susan Anway and designations become outdated, your assets Elizabeth Russell. The first four had por­ could be passed to those you didn’t intend. You might be surprised at how many of trayed Stephen Haight, Valentine Bratz, Walter Strother and Ida Stalter. Light refresh­ your financial assets and legal documents ments were served. Sundown came during the have beneficiary designations tied to them. If assembly, and the weather was beautiful. you have an IRA, a 401 (k) or other employerStudent rccognition.was Sunday at Central sponsored retirement plan, a life insurance United Methodist Church for high school policy, an annuity, a trnnsfer-on-death (TOD) graduates, Shawna Wilson from Ionia High arrangement, or any of a variety of other School and Charlie Riser from Lakewood. ' assets or accounts, you almost certainly Also Chelsea Bickford Zook from Grand named a beneficiary. And this beneficiary designation offers a simple, direct and effi­ Valley State University earned a degree as a registered nurse. United Methodist Women cient way to get assets in the hands of your loved ones who survive you. hasted the coffee in the graduates’ honor. The Red Cross for Kent County has award­ However, as time goes by. you may experi­ ed a four-gallon pin lo Douglas Vanderlaan ence many changes in your life — and when and a five-gallon pin to Reetha Kokx of your life changes, your beneficiary designa­ tions may need to follow. But if you arc like Clarksville. The women’s fellowship of the many people, you might forget to update Vermontville Congregational Church w*as these designations after a marriage, divorce or hosted by lhe fellowship group of Lake other change in your family situation. And Odessa’s First Congregational Church May because the beneficiary designation is a legal­ 14. They enjoyed lunch together followed by ly binding document, the asset will go to the a presentation by Polly Brown about her person you once named as a beneficiary, ArtPrize experience when she exhibited col­ regardless of your current relationship status. orful mannequins. Each guest was given a It really doesn’t take much effort to look devotional booklet upon her departure by over your accounts and legal arrangements to President Roxy Hazel. ensure that your beneficiary designations are current — and if they aren’t, it’s pretty easy to change them. In file!, for some financial accounts, you may be able to update the ben­ eficiary' designations online. In any case, plan on reviewing your beneficiary designations regularly, but especially when you experience a change in your life. Here’s one more thing to keep in mind: Make sure your current beneficiaries are informed that they will eventually be receiv­ ing your 40l(k), IRA, life insurance proceeds or other assets that require a beneficiary des­ ignation. This advance knowledge may help your loved ones as they plan and maintain their own financial and investment strategies. Although it’s clearly importani for you to update your beneficiary designations and to communicate your actions, you will still need lo attend lo other areas of your estate plan­ ning, such as providing care for minor chil­ dren or dependents, deciding who you want to receive specific items that do nol carry a ben­ eficiary designation, naming someone to manage your affairs should you become inca­ pacitated, and specifying lhe control you wish your beneficiaries to have over their inheri­ tance. These arc just a few' examples of estale­ planning considerations. Because everyone’s situation is different, you will need to consult with your legal advi­ sor to determine the level of estate planning you require. As we’ve seen, updating your beneficiary is one piece of the puzzle — but to leave the legacy you desire, you’ve got to complete the picture. This article was written by Edward Jones ---- STOUKO The following prices are from t<he close of business last Tuesday, hReported changes are from the previous week. Altha Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp Kellogg Co. McDonald’s Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. 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Attending Monday’s meeting were Probate Court Judge William Doherty, Court Administrator Bob Nida, County Administrator Michael Brown, Commission on Aging Executive Director Tammy Pennington, Senior Circuit Court Deputy Clerk Sarah VanDenburg. Buildings and Grounds Supervisor Tim Neeb, and county resident David Stevens. Stolsonburg attended the meeting’s first 30 minutes. Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson was in attendance from shortly after the meeting began at 9 a.m. until it adjourned at approximately 11 a.m. Though Gibson did not speak, Stolsonburg did voice opinions and observations. As the fourth commissioner lo do so, lhe Open Meetings Act violation occurred. “Il appears to me that this was an Open Meetings Act violation,’’ confirmed Robin Herman, legal counsel for the Michigan Press Association, “because of the quorum of com­ missioners that was there and that there were deliberations on matters of public policy.” Snow was apologetic at Tuesday’s regular committee-of-lhe-whole meeting at which all commissioners were in attendance. “(Monday’s] meeting was not to make any decisions, it was just a chance to get some ideas from stakeholders, to give them an opportunity to meet with each other.” explained Snow. “It helps us to understand a little bit more, it gives us a little background so that, when we go into things like strategic planning, we go down a better path. I just wanted suggestions and people at the table to say what they need. “I made a clerical, administrative error in not getting the approval of the board (to form the committee], I will admit that. But that won’t be the last mistake I make and I’m sure all of us have made them.” Stolsonburg expressed concern with Snow’s failure to correct the mistake when she first learned of it. “I’m surprised you still went ahead with the meeting when you knew you had to get commission approval first," said Stolsonburg, to which Snow appealed to the difficulty in assembling lhe group that did attend Monday’s meeting. “I guess I thought that after getting a judge, a court administrator, and several department heads to get on lhe same calendar we could meet on that day... I’m not going to argue, it’s not worth arguing about.” Some commissioners did, however, draw­ ing out a discussion with questions, objec­ tions and frustration about not just Monday’s illegally held meeting but the issues sur­ rounding Snow’s formation of tl»e ad hoc committee. “When the committee was set up, three practically new' commissioners were on it,” “I made a clerical, administrative error in not getting the approval of the board [to form the. committee], I will admit that. But that won’t be the last mistake I make and I’m sure all of us have made them.” Board Chair Joyce Snow them there for two hours,” said Miner. “If you say there’s no cost, you’re crazy.” DeYoung agreed with Miner, acknowledg­ ing that his remark made*a valid point. However, there was an additional considera­ tion. “Quite frankly, Mieg. were there talking 1 about lheir departments,” said DeYoung of Monday’s ‘guests.’ *5Vc need lheir input.” After Dull’s observation that the discussion was reminiscent of a “dog chasing its tail,” Gibson called the question to bring the debate to an end. After a unanimous vote to do so, lhe resolution to create the county facilities review committee was approved on a 5-2 vote with Smelker and Stolsonburg dissenting. In other business, lhe board recommended that the following resolutions be forwarded for approval to the May 27 meeting of the board of commissioners: • A letter of support for the Department of Natural Resources to acquire a 371-acre prop­ erty in Hope and Orangeville townships for addition to the Barry State Game Area for conservation purposes. • Submission of slate lax commission forms confirming taxable valuations by municipal unit in the county and lhe millage reduction fraction computation used to com­ pute 2014 Headlee Rollbacks. • Support of a grant application being made by the Office of Community Corrections as its sole funding source of state funds. • Acceptance and ratification of a $29,520 reimbursement grant for the county animal shelter from Two Seven Oh Inc. for spaying and neutering of shelter dogs in the foster program. • Acceptance of an agreement with the Rails to Trails Conservancy allowing the transfer of property located in Thomapple Township to Bany County. The .6-mile prop­ erty strip will serve as an extension of Rails to Trails property already owned by lhe county. Commissioners will meet as an official board Tuesday. May 27, in the meeting cham­ bers at the county courthouse beginning al 9 a.m. pointed out an exasperated Smelker regarding a subject that’s been extensively dealt with in the past. “Personally, I think Hoot (Gibson) or Ben or Craig should have been on it. And, if lhe committee has its meetings when I’m free, I’d like to attend.” Geiger expressed frustration in continuing to talk about the issues, given the lack of a plan being implemented. “What assurance can this committee give me that it will get something done?” asked Geiger. “I appreciate leadership’s effort lo resolve the situation, but this committee needs lo be more specific, it’s too vague. Is lhe focus going to be limited to the court­ house. the courts and law building, the Friend of lhe Court building, and lhe old library?” Geiger expressed later his doubts about the committee’s authority to recommend an over­ all facilities plan, especially in 'light of excluding lhe majority of commissioners from the discussion. “Why not?” responded Gibson. “They’d be wasting their time if they can’t make a rec­ ommendation. We can approve or disapprove it. If they’re willing to spend the time, let them. We’ve been through all of this before.” That was precisely Stolsonburg’s perspec­ tive. Pointing out lo both Snow and DeYoung that plans and renditions — designs that both said they have nol seen and justify the revisit­ ing of the overall discussion — havc been submitted and considered numerous times in the past. Responding to Dull’s contention that previ­ ous board members just “kicked down lhe road,” Stolsonburg had an immediate reply: “There was no money. It’s only been the last year in the previous four or five that we’ve Amtrak is adding trains to support more had an increase in our budget revenue.” tavei on Sundays and Mondays this summer Because he considers ongoing discussion >n Michigan _ from M„y 19 to Aug. 311 to be ‘cost free,’ Dull advocated for it to con­ while improving the infrastructure in West tinue and seconded Snow's statement that Michigan. she’d like to see all past plans. °^er fOr maintenance crews to accom“If nothing comes out of it, and we've Phsh track and signal improvements m the wasted our time, it doesn’t cost us anything,” shortest time. Amtrak is temporarily modify­ said Dull. “I’ve wasted a lol of time on things. ing schedules. The larvest change affects the But if wc do come up with something, then schedule of Train 365 the Blue Water, west­ it’s a freebie.” hound font Pon Huron. .... That remark brought citizen Jack Miner wolvennc Service customers will benefit from his scat, suggesting that Dull think care­ Sun^i 3n addilional eastbound trip most fully about the cost of Monday’s first and pre­ Sundays and an additional westbound trip mature county facilities review committee wort MoT*a*s durins,he peri“!' ?e44 an meeting. w°rk. including the replacement of 44,000 “You had three people there who make crosSllcSt wj|I 8^ inPimproved reliability and a ’moother^de when fini^ b* S'pl- ’ more than $100,000 per year and you kept Amtrak expanding weekend rail options tffligh technology meets fields of wheat by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters As my friends and relatives know. I’m quite a dinosaur in several respects. I get a lot of my news lhe old-fashioned way from hardcopy newspapers. I still pay my bills with paper checks sent through the mail. And nothing pleases me more when 1 get home al night than to find I have a “snail mail” letter from an old friend who took the time to pul down ideas on paper with a pen. But, even I own a smartphone. The abili­ ty to keep up with work-related email, as well as messages from friends and family, is one fantastic benefit of the modem cell phone. I do, indeed, value the technological revolution through which wc all are living. Arron Carter and Mike Pumphrey are two research scientists at Washington State University doing w ork in dusty wheat fields that is being transformed by technology. “It used to be that weighing the bag (of grain) was the only way we had to evaluate a variety of wheat,” Pumphrey told me. “Yield is still the bottom line, but technolo­ gy gives us tools for earlier identification of what will be fruitful lines of wheat” Some of that technology is pretty cool. Plant breeders now have tiny, unmantied helicopters they use to look at crops in the field. These drones are just a couple of feel in diameter and arc operated by remote con­ trol. Special cameras on the helicopters record more than what the human eye can perceive. Researchers can fly the helicopters 100 yards above a field to lake a broad picture, or fly them five yards off the ground to measure properties in a test plot. “The cameras tell us information about photosynthesis and lhe waler use of the plants,” Carter said. “They can even lake the temperature of the plants.” These copters cost a few thousand dol­ lars. The real money is in the cameras and sensors, which may cost up to $50,000. Cameras on satellites high in the sky also can help characterize plants growing in a field. But it can be many days before a satellite makes a pass over a particular loca­ tion. With smaller devices that researchers can control, more measurements can be taken al lhe most opportune time. “It s best for us to work on sunny days with little wind,” Pumphrey said. “If a cloud comes over the sun, the plants change how they are photosynthesizing and that’s picked up by our sensors.” In addition to sending small aerial devices over fields of wheat, the pair of researchers uses a special GPS-guided trac­ tor that has a variety of high-tech sensors on it. “Instruments that arc loo bulky for the helicopters are on the tractor,” Pumphrey said. The instruments on lhe mini-helicopter and lhe tractor are looking at what’s called phenomics. That’s a term that includes everything about the plant from growth rates to photosynthetic efficiency to the temperature in the canopy of the plants. Work like what Carter and Pumphrey do requires interaction with a variety of spe­ cialists. Engineers, for instance, are an importani resource for lhe wheat breeders. “There’s a lol of diversity in our work,” Carter said. “We havc to do a little bit of everything, from studying diseases in the wheat, to soil properties, to engineering. So, for example, we might pull in an engineer to help us develop a particular sensor, then apply that to what’s growing in the field.” Pumphrey grew up in the No. 1 wheat­ producing county in Oklahoma. As a young kid, he didn’t even know a farmer could grow anything but wheat. He went into his line of work for pretty idealistic reasons. “1 had a love of plants, but 1 also wanted to do good. In this field.«we work to pro­ duce more food using less resources and to help the farmers have a lower environmen­ tal impact,” Pumphrey said. “We really affect many lives.” If you like to eat bread and other food­ stuffs made from wheat, you’ve got lo wish modem wheal breeders well as they embrace technology to improve varieties of wheat on which fanners - and the rest of us — depend. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �। vr a stion: an<l al it one was to ha>e an(J |hey en(c kc<>fa|| they possess^ • for one into solemn pledge ^er,nMck- ------ ness. on local turning “r"us'<l" by'L"'1'1" »< Very C nrl> we ‘Gordonville there. 7 'he sh;irp command, ‘ w0 rank « up i)K.r y°“YaaksSfXn.-« glven by a Cn u lra,n| lhe occa. sion was the 1aSratearn1y.ai!.0'^lc.1,. lie for the Conf fln ()ppo th<- master of transportation freight J"’!* ,0 load the PnsonerSJ hv,ere to return tn iJUM n,adc vacant and which o Lynchburg BflGK TH PAGES sleep and hustled n * made us very indignant, but h y that shapes our ends; rough-bj* . nwi|| ,, in the confusion the lwi|ight and the absence of,nsp^ f Pot off scot free from the usual cere ,n8Mrippcdof superabundant clac5°u|ennents Thus our group of s»* £ each left in session of a blanke , • • ion of shelter tent, a haversack, a tin P ‘ plate, a knife, a Prison life in Andersonville Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 22. 2014 — Page 9 fork, a s|xxin, and such scanty clothing as wc On Sunday morning, we arrived in the had on. The extras we possessed were a frying beautiful city of Augusta. Georgia. Our train pan. a file and several pocket knives, two or was sidetracked on a principal thoroughfare three towels, a small mirror. and a thin piece whose borders were embowered in luxuriant of mottled soap. Hie latter was Used exclu­ foliage that screened attractive homes, sively for a Sunday morning wash of hands whence the church bells were calling lhe sum­ and face until it melted away. mer-dressed occupants. On the sidewalk Illis unusual amount of equipment was opposite from the train, groups of the people kept as inconspicuous as possible and was loitered to gaze upon lhe grimy, famished safely carried through the prisons at prisoners who swarmed upon lhe lops of the Lynchburg and Danville, where wc awaited freight cars and formed a sweltering crowd transportation to an unknown destination, within. which proved to be the military inferno of Several ladies deferred their church-going, Andersonville, in southwestern Georgia, to re-entered their houses, emerged with baskets reach which we rode more than 7(X) miles filled with sandwiches, crossed the street to from the battlefield packed 50 and 60 in a the side of the train and, overcoming the freight car. with 20 or 30 of our number on lhe objections of the guards, handed out the pre­ top. cious food to the grateful men. who respond­ The locomotives, which burned pitch pine, ed with their most courteous thanks. emitted clouds of acrid smoke that, mingled This little piece of genuine chivalry was the with dust arising from the roadbed, enveloped one bright spot in the torturing journey, and the train in a gltximy, suffocating pall. Mile was matched by the sensibilities of some after mile, the worn, rattling freight cars and Southern ladies, who later viewing the interi­ wheezing engine crept along the right-of-way, or of /Xndersonville from the stockade plat­ which, as a narrow lane, threaded the inter­ form. turned away lheir faces weeping. minable pitch-pine forests that admitted no To be continued. stirring breeze. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ..J’’® TIAE as pan of its Civil War let- NOTICE written hv’nrcpn"J-Cd 'n la,e Janui“> " lel,cr " by Ba"y County resident John Mailc that was published in the Jan. 27, 1864 fanner. Less than five months later. Made. 20, was taken prisoner. Much later in life, he wrote about these experiences in a book, prison Ufa in Andersonville, which was pub­ lished m 1912. His imprisonment began 150 years ago this month. John Levi Mailc was bom April 1, 1844, in SL Ives, Huntingdonshire, England, the son of John F. and Sarah Maile. The family arrived ,n the U.S. May 18, 1850. They were living in Johnstown Township, Barry County, when John enlisted in the Michigan Infantry* in The following month, he was on another miserably memorable trek. In 1912, he wrote that in January 1864, his unit marched over the mountains nearly 200 miles in 10 days through deep snow to the railroad at Crab Orchard, Ky. This severe ordeal was followed by a brief respite of 30 days’ furlough from Cincinnati to Michigan. Maile was taken prisoner May 6. 1864, and served 10 months in Confederate prisons, including Andersonville, which he wrote about in a book published in 1912. He was discharged to accept appointment in the U.S. Colored Troops Aug. 11, 1864, and then dis­ charged from lhe U.S. Army at camp chase, Ohio. June 13, 1865. By 1880, Maile was a minister, married to Angeline “Angie” Godsmark (a Michigan native), was the father of three children and was serving a church in Portland Township, Ionia County. Although he served nearly four years in the War Between the States, Maile did not receive his citizenship until Sept. 10,1892, in Boston. John and Angie Mailc had seven children in all. The first five were bom in Michigan, and last two in Omaha, Neb. They were Fred W., bom about 1874; Sara B., bom about 1876; Lura M., bom February 1877; Grace Mary, bom June 20, 1880; John Vincent, bom Nov. 19, 1882; Alice S.. bom September 1885; and Robert Sherrill, bom August 1887. By 1900, the family was living in Los Angeles, where John served as a minister. Angie died sometime in the 1920s and John in the 1930s in Los Angeles. In the 1930 federal census, John L. was living with daughter. Alice, who was a school teacher. His book was published by Grafton Publishing Company, West Coast Magazine, Los Angeles. Women and his fellow soldiers were lhe object of his somewhat lengthy dedication: Dedicated to the Woman’s Relief Corps, whose tender, thoughtful care has preserved the sacred memorials of the war, and to the memory of my comrades in arms who have answered the final call; lo the age-worn rem­ nant who still linger behind, and to the younger patriots of the present generation, to whom it is given, in lhe happier days of peace, to fight for their country the bloodless battles of righteousness and truth. Chapter I The writer’s credentials The writer of the following narrative feels justified in calling attention to his military record in order that he may be furnished with a warrant for inviting lhe attention of readers to the matters herein desenbed. Broadly speaking, his record is that he saw nearly four years of active service, including 10 months of confinement in Confederate prisons and three months in hospitals and parole'ramps. Given more in deta.l tt would as fol­ lows: He enlisted at the age of 17 on'Sept. 2 ttfxu nt ll'Ktincs in the 8th Kcgimcni Michigan Volunteer Infantry: Company F of which N. H. Walbridge was captain; Traverse Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN of ADOPTION OF CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE T0' THE CHARTFrT?/ND PROPERTY OWNERS OF COUNTY MirSiJOWNSH|p OF RUTLAND. BARRY ED PERSONSH GAN’ AND ANY 0THER ,NTEREST- l4°20l4by h Barry County resident John Maile enlisted in the Civil War at age 17. Phillips, 1st lieutenant; Jacob Maus, 2nd lieu­ tenant, and John D. Sumner, orderly sergeant. The 8th was known as the famous “wan­ dering” regiment of Michigan — ex-governor Col. William M. Fenton, commander. His regiment was mustered in at Grand Rapids and journeyed via Detroit. Cleveland and Pittsburgh to Washington, going into camp on Meridian Hill overlooking the capi­ tal. On Oct. 19, with his regiment, he embarked from Annapolis on lhe steamship Vanderbilt, taking part in the Dupont Expedition to the South Carolina coast and, occupancy of Beaufort and the Sea Islands. He was in engagements on Coosaw River, and at the bombardment of Fort Paluski off Savannah. While his regiment was in the campaign of James Island, near Charleston, he was in the Signal Corps service on the Beaufort river. In April the regiment sailed to Virginia; he was at the second Battle of Bull Run in July, and with the Maryland campaign of South Mountain, Antietam; the succeeding Fredericksburg fighting and thence via Kentucky to Vicksburg and Jackson, Miss. In the autumn of 1863, he marched via Cumberland Gap to East Tennessee and took part in conflicts at Blue Springs, Lenoir Station, Campbell’s Station, the siege of Knoxville and defense of Fort Saunders. After re-enlistment with his comrades in January, he marched over the mountains nearly 200 miles in 10 days through deep snow to lhe railroad at Crab Orchard, Ky. This severe ordeal was followed by a brief respite of a 30 days’ furlough from Cincinnati to Michigan. In April. 1864, the regiment rejoined lhe 9lh Army Corps al Annapolis, and on May 3 he was. after examination in Washington, confirmed for a commission as lieutenant. May 4, he overtook his regiment, camping near lhe Rappahannock River, on the evening of May 5, the vicinity of the Rapidan River was reached in full view of the smoke of Sedgwick’s artillery opening the great Battle of the Wilderness. On lhe afternoon of May 6, his regiment was ordered into action when he, with a thousand others from the division, was taken prisoner and marched to Lee’s head­ quarters, where he saw the famous genera), whom he remembers assitting with great dig­ nity of bearing upon his horse, calmly view­ ing the situation. And it was reported that he kindly remarked to a group of prisoners that they must make the best of their predicament. On May 9, lhe examination papers came for the new lieutenant, but he was now the guest of lhe Confederacy and could nol be excused. A comrade sent to his home the disquieting message, "missing in action and probably killed,” but happily from Orange Courthouse by the great kindness of a Virginia lieutenant, a telegram was forwarded by flag of truce to his parents staling that he still survived. The memorial services announced for the follow­ ing week were postponed and arc yet to take place. Introductory experiences as a prisoner of war included many hours of fasting, followed by a most exhaustive march of 28 miles lo Orange Courthouse under close cavalry guard; thence by rail to Gordonsville, where lhe place of detention was a pen frequently used for the rounding up of cattle. At this point, the prisoners were usually relieved of any superfluous clothing and outfit. Fortunately, the writer had discovered in the crowd five members of his regiment. He and they drew together as companions in mis­ fortune, and formed a group in which each NOTICE the following ordinance was Rutland Charter Township Board on May construction, maintenance and operation of lhe structures and equipment hereby authorized. In case any action is commenced against the Township on account of the per­ mission herein granted, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Township and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of said permission. Providing further, that this hold harmless agreement shall not apply to any loss, cost, damage or claims arising sole­ ly out of the negligence of the Township, its employees or its contractors. Furthermore, in the event that any loss, cost, damage or claims arise out of the joint negligence of the Township, its employees or its contractors, this hold harmless agreement shall not apply to the proportional extent of the negligence of the Township, its employees or its contractors. Notwithstanding any provision contained in this Ordinance, nothing in this Ordinance shall impair any liability protection afforded the Township pursuant lo law. charter TOWNSHIP BARR* COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 2014-147 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE ADOPTED: MAY 14, 2014 . EFFECTIVE: MAY 23,2014 . An Ordinance granting Consumers Energy Company consent to the use of the Public Ways within Rutland Charter Township, and also granting to Consumers Energy REVOCATION Company a non-exclusrve franchise to transact a local gas The franchise granted by this Ordinance is subject to rev­ business within Rutland Charter Township, for a period of ocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party thirty (30) years. desiring such revocation. • RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SEGUfltLY BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN RATES ORDAINS: Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of the SECTION I Township for gas furnished at the rates approved by the GRANT OF NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS Michigan Public Service Commission (or other applicable A. GianLancLTcrnh Rutland Charter Township, Barry governmental entity), to the extent it or its successors have County, Michigan (“Township”), grants to Consumers authority and jurisdiction to fix and regulate gas rates and Energy Company (Grantee), its successors and assigns, promulgate rules regulating such service in the Township. subject to the terms and conditions set forth below, it’s non­ Such rates and rules shall be subject to review at any time exclusive consent and the right, power and authority to con­ upon petition being made by either the Township acting struct, maintain and commercially use gas mains, pipes through the Township Board or by Grantee. and services (hereinafter “Gas System”) in. along, across, SECHQNlYI • >:• I TOWNSHIP JURISDIG HON . .. and under,lhe public highways, streets, alleys; bridges3P0O waterwbySr (hereinafter, referred to ad “Public yVays“k $pd • Said Grantee shall bo and remain subject td allordito transact a local gas business within the Township, for a 1 nances, rules and regulations of the Township now iri I period of thirty (30) years. effect, or which might subsequently be adopted for the reg­ B. Consideration, In consideration of the rights, power ulation of land uses or for the protection of the health, safe- I and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully ty and general welfare of the public; provided however, that I nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver by Grantee I perform ail things required by the terms hereof. C. Extensions. Grantee shall construct and extend its of any of its existing or future rights’ under State or Federal I ; Gas System within the Township, and shall furnish gas Law. service to applicants residing therein in accordance with SECTION VII applicable laws rules and regulations. M1GH1GAN_EUBLLC_SERY1GE_GQMM1SS1QN SECTION II Grantee shall, as to all other conditions and elements of USE OF PUBUC RIGHTS-OF-WAY BY GRANTEE service not addressed or fixed by this Ordinance, remain A. No Burden on Public Ways. Grantee and its contrac­ subject to the rules and regulations applicable to gas serv­ tors, subcontractors and the Grantee's Gas System shall ice by the Michigan Public Service Commission (or other not unduly burden or interfere with the present or future use applicable governmental entity) or its successor bodies, to of any of the Public Ways within the Township. Grantee the extent such jurisdiction applies. shall erect and maintain its Gas System so as to cause SECUQhLYlll minimum interference with the use of the Public Ways. No Public Way shall be obstructed longer than necessary dur­ Grantee shall not assign this Franchise to any other per­ ing the work of construction or repair to the Gas System. son, firm or corporation without tho prior written approval Grantee's structures and equipment shall be suspended or of the Township Board. The Township shall not unrea­ buried so as to not endanger or injure persons or property sonably withhold its consent to an assignment If the in the Public Ways. Assignee is financially able to carry out the Grantee's B. Restoration of Public Ways. Grantee and its contrac­ obligations under this Franchise. The assignment of this tors and subcontractors shall within a reasonable lime Franchise to a subsidiary, division, or affiliated corporation restore, at Grantee’s sole cost and expense, any portion of of Grantee or its parent corporation shall not be considered the Public Ways that is in any way disturbed, damaged, or an assignment requiring the consent of the Township injured by the construction, operation, maintenance or Board. Grantee shall reimburse the Township for reason­ removal of the Gas System to as good or better condition able actual costs incurred in the review of a request by • than that which existed prior to the disturbance. In lhe Grantee for approval. event that Grantee, its contractors or subcontractors fail to make such repair within the reasonable time specified by The various parts, sections and clauses of this the Township, the Township shall, among other remedies, be entitled to have the repair completed and Grantee shall Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged pay the costs for such repair. C. Easements. Any easements over or under property unconstitutional or invalid by a court or administrative owned by the Township other than the Public Ways shall be agency of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. separately negotiated with the Township. SECTLQLLX D. Compliance with Laws. Grantee shall comply with all BEP_EALJ2E_GONEL1CI1NG_QHD1NANGES applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith regarding its Gas System, whether federal, state or local, are hereby repealed, including Ordinance No. 20 adopted now in force or which hereafter may be promulgated. E. Street Vacation. Grantee accrues no rights under this June 6. 1984 (and any amendments of same), which is franchise which would impair the rights of the Township to superseded by this Ordinance when it becomes effective (codified at Chapter A246 of the Rutland Charter Township vacate or consent to the vacation of a Public Way. F. Maps. Upon request by lhe Township and without Coda). SEGIlQhLXl expense to the Township, Grantee shall provide the Township with existing maps showing its Gas System or portions thereof within the Township, but only to the extent This Ordinance shall take effect the day after the date of such maps do not contain proprietary information. G. GoiDPW-BfipresenlatiYe. The Grantee shall desig­ publication thereof after adoption by lhe Township Board; nate an employee to act as a representative to respond to provided, however, it shall cease and bo of no effect after inquiries from the Township regarding lhe administration of thirty (30) days from its publication unless and until within this franchise and the obligations and services herein. The said period Grantee files its acceptance of this Ordinance Grantee shall provide the Township with the person’s name in writing with the Township Clerk. Upon such publication and acceptance this Ordinance shall constitute a contract and telephone number. H. Notice- Before commencing the construction or erec­ between tho Township and tho Grantee. Grantee shall tion of any part of the Gas System which will require exca­ reimburse the Township for its actual publication expenses vation in or the closing of any Public Ways, the Grantee associated with this Ordinance within 30 days of receipt of shall provide the Township with reasonable advance nolice, lhe Township Clerk’s billing statement for those expenses. • Tho original including a description of the work lo be performed. This notice requirement shall not apply to the installation of gas Ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by con­ services on privately owned property or to any other work tacting the Township Clerk as specified below during regu­ performed on such privately owned property. Nothing here­ lar business hours of regular working days, and at such in shall preclude the Grantee from immediately commenc­ other times as may be arranged: ing construction or repair work within any Public Way when deemed necessary t0 prevent danger to life or property, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk and in such case the Grantee shall notify the Township of Rutland Charter Township such work as soon as reasonably practical. 2461 Heath Road SECI1QLL1I1 Hastings, Ml 49058-9665 HOLD HARMLESS (269) 948-2194 The Grantee shall at all times keep and save the 77587025 Township free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which it may become subject by reason of the �Communities plan Memorial Day events nitaJh"'”"' ai><f veterans from area commu- r nrPani7ed parades and services in Mond,a* Ma> “■ rnominn 'C 'Vc",s wi" ,‘d“! P ““ Moo<toy v „ SENSE Cracking down on revenge porn Cyber revenge, also known as revenge'pom, is a breach of trust that is a growing problcr in America, affecting both men and women. imaccs For those unaware of the issue, cyber revenge is the distribution of sexually g P ‘ . of an individual w ilhout his or her consent, as well as posting online images ongina ) • with consent within the context of a private relationship. t . Let’s be clear. Revenge pom isn’t about art or speech or even sex — it s a u b power of the Internet to destroy someone’s life.* . . • That is why 1 partnered with Sen. Steven Bieda of Warren on bipartisan legislation t c inalize cyber revenge. Senate Bills 924 and 925 would make it illegal in Michigan to post any sexually explicit image on the Internet without that person’s written permission. While revenge pom is usually the action of a former lover to use images captured in inis intimidate or harass an ex-partner or to damage the person’s reputation, this proposa "ou also apply to hackers who steal personal images and then post them online or send them o a victim’s family or co-workers. In one case, a woman’s medical photos were stolen oil her oc tor’s computer and posted online. . Under the measures, first-time offenders would be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable o) up to 90 days in jail, a fine of $500, or both. Subsequent violations could result in a year in prison, a $ 1.000 fine, or both. The bills have been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee and now await action by the full Senate. 1 am doing everything I can to stop cyber revenge, because all people deserve to have their privacy protected — especially in their own homes. Jones donates to Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol Problems State Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, recently raised $500 for the Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol Problems and presented a check to the Rev. Bill Amundsen, a retired pastor who currently serves on the MICAP board and lives in Delta Township. “As a former sheriff. I have seen firsthand the impact alcohol can have on young lives," Jones said. “I am proud to help an organization whose mission is to help those who may be or have been harmed by alcohol or other drugs." MICAP educates Michigan citizens about the consequences of the abuse of beverage alcohol and other impairing drugs and protmwwrrx motes public policies that eliminate or mitigate those conse­ quences. The council is the state affiliate of the American Council on Alcohol Problems and a member organization of the Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking. hou0:?'"’ Orangeville and Sunfield will weekend» "* Sl‘"da-V °f.Men’0™1 D-V ecKenu Rc$id d VIsitors will mark fce C» special memorial serv- ulay, jqa, at 2 p.m. at the Veterans M~, ,*n Orange'ville. Sun m1s Memorial Day service will be n ,dk May 25« at 3 p m. at Sunfield United Brc hren Church, 8436 W. Grand Ledge ig way. The event is hosted by the Sunfield Ww 1117? °f lhc Union Veterans of the Civil war. 1861-1365 Tl!e scn,icc will include an honor guard, SPTT?C?J‘nd nion;> and the public is invited. lhe Memorial Day Parade in Hastings will feature World War II veterans. All United Mates Armed Forces veterans in Barry County are invited to either walk or ride with the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 4> contingent in |ts annual Memorial Day I arade Monday, May 26. The post is espe­ cially hoping that any and all World War II veterans will join the parade this year to be honored. llic annual parade will commence at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of State and Bollwood streets, where participants will gather starting at 8:30 a.m. beside the Hastings Department of Public Services garage. Classic or antique cars, tractors, or motorized vehicles will gath­ er in the new city parking lot on the northeast comer of the intersection. The parade will proceed west on State Street to Broadway, north on Broadway to State Road and west on State Road to Riverside Cemetery and the Avenue of Flags. A ceremony at the GAR monument will honor all veterans and the most recent veter­ an buried at Riverside Cemetery. Chairs will be provided at the cemetery for veterans who need them. The parade is a solemn occasion to honor the military personnel who have given the ultimate sacrifice to uphold the freedom and ideals of America. No political signs, banners, sirens or horns will be allowed in the parade and participants will not be allowed to dis­ tribute candy or pamphlets to spectators. To register for the parade or to get more infor­ mation. call Jim Atkinson, 269-948-8219. Communities within the Lakewood school district havc again coordinated a continuous ceremony. Monday ceremonies begin in Clarksville, with a parade at 8:45 a.m. The parade will begin at Gateway Community Church and travel to the south end of the village. Afterward, a service will take place at Clarksville Cemetery onHash Highway, with VFW Post 4461 performing a 21-gun salute. Woodland Memorial Park will be the site for a service next at 10 a.m. in Woodland. That will be followed by a service at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa at 11 a.m. Middleville will host a Memorial Day parade at 10:30 a.m. Monday with World War II veteran William Warner serving as grand marshal. The parade will travel east on Main Street and include a brief stop at the bridge over lhe Thomapple River where a wreath will be tossed into the water. From there, the parade will continue east to Mt. Hope Cemetery for a short program and flyover al noon. The Friends of Veterans Memorial, which has started fundraising to build the Middleville Area Veterans Park, will be on lhe VETERANS MEMORIAL SERVICE at the Orangeville Veterans Memorial 7350 Lindsey Rd. ACCEPTING BIDS Sunday, May 25,2014 2:00 p.m. Delton Kellogg Schools is accepting bids for the following: • Bus #13 - 1999 International - 122,797 miles I • Please join us to honor and remember our past, present and _____ futuie service personnel jyr.v.m • Bus #17 - 1998 International-131,327 miles • Bus #75 - 1997 International - 129,754 miles Interested persons should submit a sealed bid to: Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Ml 49046. Mark the envelope “BID." Bids must be received by 3:30 p.m., June 7th, 2014 to be considered. Successful bidders must pay for the merchan­ dise and remove same from Delton Kellogg Schools within five (5) days of notification. Notification, will be made after the Board of Education meeting of June 16, 2014. The buses and vehicles may be seen at the Delton Kellogg Bus Garage between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays. . PUBLIC HEARING SaSS%5SS PM in tho Council Chambers, secoJ?Lol City Hall, 201 East State Street. Hastings ScWgaT The purpose of the Public Hearing i3 (or city Council to hoar comments and make a dotermin ? «estabbshment of a final assessment reli ve Downtown Partang Speca! Assessment District i°, 2014 The City will provide necessary reasonab|0 aid and services to d.sablod persons wlshlnX at e"d ,hase hoanngs upon seven days nn»i^» 9 10 of Hastings 201 East Slate Stal? C,eri< °uS 49058. Telephone 269/945-2468 n ' JL35110^8, Ices 800/649-3777. 68 Or yDD call relay servThomas E. Bmery City Clerk rial services will be conducted at the East Hickory Comers Cemetery. begin A chicken barbecue lunch willthen 1 at Simmonds-Williams American Ug *%* is a wonderful para* has taken place for over 56 years, . r “Each year, the parade gets larger and larger. Besides the highlights above we ha• . al tractors, horses and carriages, firetnick’ from several surrounding fire deP""”"“i classic cars, Hickory Comers grand marshal (escort vehicle provided by Gi>m‘ Museum). Boy Scout and Girl Scout T p . 4-H participants and local children on their decorated bikes.” . Groups, clubs or individuals who wi participate in the parade may call Rccd, 721-3299 for more information. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Township Board Meeting May 12, 2014 Regular meeting opened at 7 pm Approved: Agenda Consent Agenda Stand by generator purchase Bernard Museum grant Cemetery rule revision Guernsey Lake Weed Control extension Resolution 2014-6 Foreclosed properties Adjourned 8.00 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by 77586925 Mark S. Feldpausch. Supervisor Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting May 13, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Seven board members present. Approved all consent agenda items Dept, reports received and put on file Cemetery drive quote approved Emergency Services fee for IFTA Location of recycling module Parking lot resurfacing & extension Approved payment of bills Motion to adjourn 8:20 pm Respectfully submitted. Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILFTARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Matthew S. Mackenzie, Unmarried to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 2, 2004, and recorded on July 7, 2004. as Document Number: 1130460, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 22,2013 and recorded July 08. 2013 by Document Number: 2013-008452,, on 77587071 which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand One STATE OF MICHIGAN Hundred Thirty-Seven and 11/100 ($72,137.11) PROBATE COURT including interest at the rate of 6.50000% per COUNTY OF BARRY annum. Under the power ot sale contained in said NOTICE TO CREDITORS mortgage and the statute in such case made and Decedent’s Estate provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage FILE NO. 14026609-DE will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged prem­ Estate of Gertrude E. Roempke. Data of birth: ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the 07/06/1919. place of holding the Circuit Court tn said Barry TO ALL CREDITORS: County, where the premises to be sold or some part NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, of them are situated, at 01 00 PM on June 19,2014 Gertrude E. Roempke, died 12/23/2013. Said premises are situated in the Township of Creditors of tho decedent are notified that all Cartton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described claims against the estate will be forever barred as: Lot 13, Leach Lake Resort, according to the unless presented to Patricia C. Roempke, 10509 recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Uber 1. Page Gun Lake Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333, personal rep­ 67 of Plats, Barry County Records. Also reserving a resentative, or to both the probate court at Probate driveway 15 feet wide running across the back end Court, 206 W. Court St, Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml of said Lot, back of cottage now there, for the use of 49058 and the personal representative within 4 Lot owners on said Plat Also, granting lhe right to months after the date of publication of this notice. use a roadway 15 feet wide running along the shore Date: 05/15/2014 of Leach Lake across the front of all Lots as now Patricia C. Roempke platted for the purpose of connecting with dnves at 10509 Gun Lake Road the Southwest comer of park as laid out on said Middleville. Ml 49333 77587031 Plat. Commonly known as: 184 LEACH LAKE RD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property Is eventually NOTICE TO CREDITORS sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will PROBATE/TRUST ESTATE be 6.00 months from tho dale of sale unless the Marguerite I. Huhn; ’ property is abandoned or used for agricultural pur­ Date of birth: October 11,1930 poses. If the property Is determined abandoned in TO ALL CREDITORS: accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, The decedent. Marguerite I. Huhn, who was domiciled at 3388 Elmwood Beach Road, Yankee the redemption period will be 30 days from tho date Springs Township, Michigan 49333, died on May 4. of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever 2014. There is no personal representative of the is later. If the property is presumed to be used for decedent's estate to whom Letters of Authority agricultural purposes prior to tho date of the fore­ have been issued. Creditors of the decedent and/or closure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240. the tho LEON P. HUHN ANO MARGUERITE I. HUHN redemption period Is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL TRUST, dated May 17, 2004, as amended, are 600 3278, If the property is sold at a foreclosure notified that all claims against the estate will be for­ sale, the borrowor(s) will be held responsible to the ever barred unless presented to SUSAN L. KAGE person who buys the property at tho mortgage fore­ Successor Trustee closure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging 418 W. Main Street the property during the redemption period. TO ALL Northville, Michigan 48167 PURCHASERS. Tho foreclosing mortgagee can within 4 months after the date of publication of this rescind tho sate. In that event, your damages are if notice. any, limited solely to tho return of the bld amount Danielle K. Roland P76793 tendered at sale, plus interest If you are a tenant in Attorney for the Estate of MARGUERITE I. HUHN tho property, please contact our office as you mav and tho LEON P. HUHN AND MARGUERITE I. HUHN TRUST, dated May 17, 2004, as amended have certain rights. Dated. May 22. 2014 Randall S SHEA. AIELLO & DOXSIE, PLLC Milter & Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Specialized 26200 American Drive k°“.n P0e? ong LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue Third Floor Suite 180. Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302 (248) 33SSouthfield, Ml 48034 9200 Case No. 13MI01532-2 (O5-22)(O6-12) 77587053 (248) 354-0224 City of Hastings Position Available: Account Clerk notice of 775870C9 f LEGAL HOTICEf City of Hastings • 1991 Plymouth Van -116,492 miles; does not run. • 1989 Dodge Pickup -140,992 miles - does not run. sidewalk of the parade route to answer ques­ tions and distribute brochures. The memorial park will become a perma­ nent part of the Middleville Riverfront Development and will be built with dona­ tions. Die committee also will have a float in the parade and will be handing out memorial information the entire parade route. Nashville will have a Memorial Day parade at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26. Line-up will be north of Good Time Pizza at 10:30 a.m. The parade will proceed through town and con­ clude at Lakeview Cemetery for a tribute to veterans. Vermontville’s Memorial Day tribute will begin at 9:10 a.m. at the Thomapple Bridge south of the village by Duey’s. The parade will be at 10 a.m. The Memorial Day remem­ brance will culminate at Woodlawn Cemetery. Hickory Comers is planning several events for Memorial Day. First off will be a pancake breakfast at die Hickory Comers Fire Department from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday The parade will follow, with lineup begin­ ning at 10 a.m. The parade will start at the west end of town at Cadwalladcr Park, pro­ ceed east through town and end at the East Hickory Comers Cemetery. The parade, which usually lasts 45 minutes to an hour, normally includes between 125 to 150 participants, weather permitting, said organizer Chris Recd. Immediately following the parade, memo- This position serves the public and City staff by receiving and processing payments t > the City; answering the telephone and greeting visitors to City Hall; creating miscell neous invoices; maintaining filing systems; and providing other general office cl I support. Good computer skills, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in** 4 ing, excellent interpersonal skills, high school graduate, and some prior office ence are expected. Specific experience with accounting functions or related edurr is strongly preferred. vocation This is a full-time position working 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays with x benefit package including health and dental insurance and pension ing wage is $11.66 per hour. ' i » Clly start- An application for employment may be obtained at City Hall, 201 E StM»Qr .. Michigan 49058,8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday or bv tXk Haslin«s. to Tina Maurer, Deputy Clerk, at 269.945.2468. Applications will be accent^ •UeSt position is filled. Review of applications will begin on May 29, 2014 Untl^ 77587M* Thomas Emem �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22. 2014 — Page 11 ORANGEVILLE TOwnsh’p BOARD meeting .. . Mayi3,2014 bJXXta,,edtoO'd8-'^A110oaromem. ^Appro^ 11K1 minutes hom |h(j Library's, an^OCO^<n»Mm0n,' co"1'n:“ioner's. Approved h.nnn°^ P° °nd Put> On f,,° Amoved pa T9 $14,232.84 y'nP °f the biUS in 1he arn°ont of Approved motion to ad»oum Submitted by ‘ ' Jennifer Goy. Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook - Supervisor 7756/??.1 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 14026670-NC to IOf DAVIO AUSTIN STEPHENS. ,NTE*ESTed PERSONS: whose ,L:unknOwn and *hoso interest in Iho TAi?M^.^rrod Or o?loc1ed by the following: rJ^KEc °T CE: °n 6/11/20,4 at 3:00 p m., the Barry County Trial Court-Family Division Courtroom 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, ^a2’n®s Ml 49058 bc,oro 1he Honorable Witham M. Doherty. Judge, a hearing will bo held on tho Petition for Change of Name of David Austin Stephens to Austin David Stephens. This change of name is nol sought for fraudulent intent. Dato: 05/07/2014 Theresa Stophens 525 Barber Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4822 77M7O49 noucloeeoreclosublsale STEPHEN L LANGELAND, P.C. A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Bonita K. Kibby to Educational . Community Credit Union dated February 25, 2008 and recorded on March 2, 2008 al Document No. 20080312-0002273 Barry County Records. No pro­ ceedings have been institute to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now da.mod to be due on the debt is $131,829.82. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at pub! c auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on June 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.. local time, at the East doer, of tho Bany County Courthouse. Hast.ng3. Ml. The property will be sold to pay Iho amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 5.1255 per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The land is located In the County of Barry, State of Michigan and is described as: Tho East 588 feet of the South 660 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Which has the address of: 11532 Gurd Road, Delton, Ml 49046. Dunng tho six months immediately fol'owing the sale Lhe property may be redeemed, unless deter­ mined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in wh:ch case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from tho date of sale. Dated: May 9,2014 Educational Community Credit Union By: Stephen L Langeland (P32583) Stephen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main St., Sto. C Kalamazoo. Ml 49009 775a/:>157 269/382-3703 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Default has occurred in a mortgage made on March 4, 2000 ('Mortgage’'), by Judy M. Werner and Wanita S. Davis to Ionia County National Bank n/k/a Firstbank, a Michigan corporation, of 302 W. Main Street. Ionia. M'chigan 48846. as Mortgagee, and recorded on March 16, 2000, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, Instrument No. 1042141. The entire unpaid amount secured by such Mortgage is immediately due and payable. At tho date of this Notice, the principal, interest and lato charges claimed to be due and unpaid on the obligation secured by the Mortgage is the sum of Fifty-two Thousand. Seven Hundred Fifty-five and 77/100 Dollars ($52,755.77) with Interest at the rale of ten percent (10%). No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of tho debt secured by the Mortgage, and lhe power of sale contained in the Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday, June 19. 2014, at 1 o clock p.m. on the front steps of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, which is the place for hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid the Mortgage, together with the legal costs £ charges ol’atu. including allowed by law. iho property located in hoCity■o Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, dosenbod in Iho ““gff “ OFTHE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF MSTINGS?ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PUT THEREOF. Property Address Hastings, Ml 49058 ^’“ndXh SW08| sh0" be thirty (30) days from the date of bn o. Dated May 15.2014 Mortgagee: Firstbank Dan.el J. Gunn (P6®^ UNN & STODDARD. BRATSCHIE BURMANIA GUNN & P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 2180 44th Street SE, Suite 3W PO Box 8428 Kentwood, Ml 49518-8428 (616) 454-6005 515 5-22.5 79. 5. 6 ti STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In Iho Matter of Elwood H. Yoder and Iris PYoder Trust u/t/a dated December 17,1996. Date of Birth October 30. 1925 - Iris P. Yoder. TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Iris P. Yoder - surviving Trustee, who lived at 261 High Ridge Court. Middleville, Michigan 49333, died April 24, 2014 leaving tho above Trust entitled 'Elwood H. Yoder and Iris P. Yoder Trust' in full force and effect. Creditors of iho decedent or against the Trust aro notified that all claims against the dece­ dent or trust win bo forever barred unless presented to David L. Yoder, successor Trustee, within 4 months after the dato of publication of this notice. Dale: May 14,2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 David L Yoder 7775 Woodschool Road Freeport, Ml 49325 7756'72? (616) 446-0058 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board ol Appeals will conduct a public hearing for tho following: Caso Number V-2-2014 Robert Murray, prop­ erty owner Location: 75 W Sheffield Rd. in Section 31 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to construct a 24 x 32 ft. detached accessory building with a set­ back of 10 ft. from tho side yard & 10 ft. from tho rear yard (the minimum for both required yards Is 20 TL) in tho RR (Rural, Resdent.al) zoning dis­ trict. MEETING.DATE-' June 9. 2014. UME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room, (former Hastings Library Building) at 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Ml. Site inspection of the above described property will bo completed by tho Zoning Board of Appeals members before tho hearing. Interested persons dcsinng to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to bo heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may bo mailed lo tho address listed abovo, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or email: |mcmanus(£barrycounty.org. Tho vanance application is available tor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 during the hours of Bam to 5pm (closed between 12pm lo 1pm) Monday - Fnday. Please call tho Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. Tho County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for tho hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered al trip-.meeting, to individuals with disabilities at tho meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77537036 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Clemons and Carolyn Clemons, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 5. 2005, and recorded on September 13, 2005 in instrument 1152692. and modified by agreement dated April 14, 2012. and recorded on June 13. 2012 in instrument 2012-001130. and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of Ono Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Nineteen and 69/100 Dollars ($151,719.69). Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby g>ven that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of hold.ng the circuit court within Barry Countv at 1.00 PM. on Juno 5. 2014. Said premises are srfuated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 28, Bryanwood Estates Subdivision, as recorded In Uber 6, Paao 14 of Plats, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dato of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 davs from tho date of such sale. 1 II Iho property Is sold at (orodosuro salo under Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Judicature Act ol 1961 pursuant 10 MCL 600.3278 tho borrower w, II bo hold rcsponsiblo to lhe person who buys tho properly at tho mortgage loreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder to damag.ng tho property during tho redemption period. u ° Dated: May 8, 2014 For more Information, please call FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-54?? File #383194FO4 (05-08)(05-29) 77506741 OF BARRY ^r^TOCREDfTORs N0T,CE^ni’s E«1i,1° 14-026672-DE Estate of sssfifflgs***. Ruth G Rinehart, died 04 ' %cnt nfO noi,r Creditors of the efibQ fo d that ft|J «*>» against the. 0^ p R,noll ba„M unless presented lo Lto probate '^nal M^ « 206 W court St.. Sto. awwith;nJ;\ 9050 and tne personal rep* of this no, 4 ^nths fl<tcr me dale of pubkeatwr co. DaIo: 05/12/2014 Pamela J- Cross <£®^8ste. 600 161 Ottawa Ave., N.W..» Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 235-3500 Lindsay R. Rinehart 15780 S. Kellogg School • Hickory Corners. Ml 49060 (269)419-2567 otatEOF MICHIGAN •" the oarhyco^s^Lc°urt f?LE NO- 1^23*CH Srdert answer Ho£ AMYL.MCDQWELL OAV.DANAYAA^LINDAANAYA. Plaintiffs, LEONA SMITH AND/OR THE HEIRS OF LEONA SMI i <1, Defendant Davis H. Tnpp (P29290) Tnpp & Tagg. Attorneys al Law 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 4905o (269) 945-9585 Attorney for Plaintiffs AK.n’.nD — , TO LEONA SMITH AND/OR THE HEIRS OF LEONA SMITH u Based on the plead.ngs filed in tho above entitled case, it is ordered that Leona Smith or the heirs of Leona Smith shall file a Notice of Interest [n r<ja) property commonly known as. 5641 Marsh Road, Shelbyville, Michigan 49344. more fully described as follows. nr i A, THE SOUTH 80 FEET OF LOT 26. LAPHAM’S AIRPORT PLAT. • . _ PARCEL NUMBER: 03-11-100-013-10 at least 3 days prior to the date noted below, to assert any interest in tno abovo described property. If the Defendants fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the abovo entitled matter, and on the 3rd day of July. 2014 at 1:30 o'dock in tho afternoon, this Court shall toko proofs and shall terminate whatever interest LEONA SMITH and/or THE HEIRS OF LEONA SMITH may have in and lo tho above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date. Date. 5/1/14 u Amy L. McDowell, Ci rent Judge Drafted by: , ,. ‘ David H. Tripp’(P292^f ~ Tripp & Tagg. Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway ■ ! Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9585 77566707 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. II you are In tho Military, please contact our office at tho number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Lori L Teegardin and Robert J. Teegardin. Wife and Husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2012 and recorded February 14. 2012 in Instrument # 201202140001583 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Quicken Loans Inc., by assignment dated May 9, 2014 and subsequently recorded in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at tho dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and Twenty-Nine Cents ($142,355.29) including interest 4.125% per annum. Under tho power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on June 12. 2014. Said premises are situ­ ated in Township of Assyira. Barry County Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 20. TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. LYING SOUTHEAST­ ERLY OF WEST LAKE ROAD. WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF WEST LAKE ROAD AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF WESTLAKE ROAD A DIS­ TANCE OF 700.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST. 450.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE. 300 00 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THiq DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 600 00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT OF SAID CENTERLINE WHICH LIES 920.00 FEET IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG CENTERLINE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINETHENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG S/MD CRN TERLINE 395.00 FEET; THENCE IN A SOUTH EASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE 375.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE Pl^CE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 6428 Westlake Rd, Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shin bo 6 months from the dato of such sale un'ess determined abandoned in accordance with m 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date nf such sale, or upon the expiration of tne notic' required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. || tho a’°rty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 3? L 1h« 5?*scd Judicature Act ol 1961. underMCL 600.3278, the borrower will held ruspons b|0 to lhe person who buys tho property al the m» foreclosure sal0 or to tho mortgage holder for S.S aging the property during the iodo<nption Dated: 5/15/2014 Quicken Loans Inc. A&siqnea Mortgagee Attorneys: Polesbvo & Associates pn 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hin;r£: 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 14-03839 M (O5-15)(O6O5) 7756W167 77^,, STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 14026558-DE Estate of Nova L. Cordray. Dale of birth. 11/07/1929. ’ TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Nova L. Cordray, who lived at 3903 E. Dowlng Road, Dowling, Mchigan died 04/08/2011. Creditors of lhe decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to Suzanne L Willison, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both tho probate court at 206 West Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after tho date of publication of this notice. Date: 05/16/2014 Michael J. McPhilfips (P33715) 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3512 Suzanne L. Willison 4814 Hathaway Court Hastings, Mich;gan 49058 (269) 953-2004 77507C30 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of PHYLLIS L BAfTlNGER TRUST, dated December 22. 2010. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. PHYL­ LIS L. BAITINGER, who lived at 64010 Volte Road, Woodland, Michigan. 48897 d'-Od August 22. 2011 leaving a corta.n trust under the name of PHYLLIS L. BAITINGER TRUST, dated December 22. 2010, wherein the decedent was tho Settlor and MARY L. MAKLEY and BUFFY R MEYERS wore named as the Co-Successor Trustees serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unJess pre­ sented to MARY L MAKLEY and BUFFY R. MEY­ ERS the named Co-Successor Trustees at c/o Tnpp and Tagg Attorneys, 206 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Dato: May 16. 2014 NATHAN E. TAGG (P68994) 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 269/948-2900 MARY L. MAKLEY/BUFFY R. MEYERS CO/TRIPP & TAGG ATTORNEYS 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting STATE OF MICHIGAN May 14,2014 5TH CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Supervisor J. Stonebumer called tho meeting to COUNTY OF BARRY order at 6:32 p.m. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Present: Clerk DeVnes, Supervisor Stonebumer. RLE NO. 14-81-CH Trustee Goebel & Treasurer McGuire Absent: Trustee Grundy In the matter of Gregory S. Smith v Tho Unknown Also present were 10 guests. Heirs, Devisees or Assignees of Walter F. Rose and Agenda was approved Leia R. Rose. Minutes were approved TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: including the Commissioners Report was read Unknown Heirs, Devisees or Assignees of Walter F. Public comments, if any. were received. Rose and Leia R. Rose whoso address(es) are Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were unknown and whose interest in the matter may be placed on file. barred or affected by the following: Supervisor, Treasurer. Trustees and Clerk’s Report’s were received. TAKE NOTICE: Approved to pay Township bills for $41,103.41 A default was entered against Defendants on Approved ceiling repair at the fire station April 21, 2014 and a Motion for Entry of Default Approved to increase contribution to the Bernard Judgment and Notice of Hearing were filed on May Historical Museum 5. 2014. A hearing has been set on tne Motion for Approved for clerk to attend the MAMC confer­ Entry of Default Judgment on June 12.2014 at 130 ence in June p.m. before the Honorable Amy L McDowell, Barry Approved resolution for sale of excess township property County Circuit Court. 220 West State Street, Approved resolution to apply for a Par Plan fund­ Hastings. Michigan 49058 Copies of the Default. ing grant Motion for Entry of Default Judgment and Notice of Approved resolution for a charitable gaming Hearing may be obtained from Plaintiff's attorney or license for the Bernard Historical Museum Approved change in the cemetery fee schedule . from tho Barry County Circuit Court Clerk. Stephanie S. Fekkes (P43549) regarding foundations 333 Bridge Street, NW, Suite 800 Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Grand Rapids. Ml 49504 Meeting adjourned at 8.03 p.m. 616-459-1171 775BC71V Submitted by: Ted DeVries. Clerk Attested to by: EQREGLQSUHEJiQIlGE Jim Stonebumer. Supervisor 77587063 THIS IS A N ATTEMPT TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANnNEQBMAIlQN.QBIAlNED2rtiLLBE.USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has occurred in a Mortgage made on NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE February 22, 2008 by Thomas A. Strumberger and This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect Linda L. Strumberger. Mortgagor, to HCB Mortgage a debt. Any information we obtain wilt be used for - Company,-a Michigan banking corporation, as that purpose.' -• •— ■*- Mortgagee. The Mortgage was recorded on Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ February 29, 2008 in the Office of the Register of gage made by JACKIE L CARROLL, now known Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Instrument as Jackie L. Collier, a single woman (’’Mortgagor*), Number 20080229-0001865. The Mortgage was to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, assigned by HCB Mortgage Company to Hastings FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an City Bank by an Assignment of Mortgage Loans and office al 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan Servicing Rights dated January 11, 2011 and 48823 (the 'Mortgagee”), dated September 22, recorded on January 21, 2011 at Instrument 2005, and recorded in Iho office of tho Register of Number 2011012-10000759 in the Office of the Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September Register of Deeds for Bairy County, Michigan. 27. 2005, as Instrument No. 1153492 (the At the date of this Notice there is claimed to be "Mortgage”). By reason of such default, the due and unpaid on tho Mortgage the sum of One Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Five Hundred the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and Twenty-eight Dollars and 79/100 Dollars payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the ($126,528.79). including interest al 6.0% per indebtedness secured by tho Mortgage. annum. No suit or proceedings have been instituted As of the dato of this Notice there is claimed to to recover any part of the debt secured by the be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage Mortgage, and the power of sale contained in the the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Twenty-Eight and Mortgage has become operative by reason of such 94/100 Dollars ($65,028.94). No suit or proceeding default. pt law has been instituted to recover the debt On Thursday, May 29,2014, at one o’dock in the secured by lhe Mortgage or any part thereof. afternoon at the east steps ofthe Barry County Notice is hereby given that by virtue of tho power Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings, of sale contained in tho Mortgage and the statute in Michigan, which is the place for holding mortgage sales for Barry County, Michigan, there will be such case mado and provided, and to pay the offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at abovo amount, with interest, as provided in the public sale, for tho purpose of satisfying lhe Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, es including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all together with the legal costs and charges of sale, taxes and insurance premiums paid by the underinduding attorneys’ fees allowed by law. the prop­ sioned before sale, tho Mortgage will bo foreclosed erty located in the Township of Thomapple. County by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue of Barry, State of Michigan, and described in the to the highest bidder at tho east entrance of the Mortgage os follows: Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on That part of the Northwest 1/4, Section 25. and Thursday the 19th day of June, 2014. at one o clock that part of lhe Southwest 1/4, Section 24. all in in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thornapple Mortqago aresituated in the Ullage of Nashville. Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: County of Barry, Slate of Michigan, and are Commenting at the Northeast comer of the West 1/2 of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 90 degrees Ol Lots 43 and 44 Of A.w. 00 minutes West 381.00 feet along the North Lne of Philips Addition to tho Village °l ^Nashwllo. IBany said Northwest 1/4, lo the place of beginning; CounW Michigan, according to the recorded ptat thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes West 290.50 S^apa^'^o^t/ZofSectronSS. feet parallel with tho East line of the West 1/2 of ^tenements, heredita­ said Northwest 1/4; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 150.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees ment6^ appurtenances belonging or in any way 30 minutes East 290.50 feet: thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 50 00 feet along the a«oTx-Gr2'8"s,,e6'North fine of said Northwest 1/4; thence North 21 degrees 03 minutes East 215.14 feet; thence South Nashville. M*hi9anJ“£.-v, Notiw08isKfu^0«,<X9^,hal ten9'? KT 68 degrees 57 minutes East 186.65 feet along the centerline of Slate Road; thence South 21 degrees Notice is rurm y months from the 03 minutes West 143.30 feet to the place of begin­ ’unless the premises are abandoned. If ning. dato ofsaJ®’u" ® S^nJoned, the redemption penMoro commonly known as: 7813 West State the premises ar d {rOfn th0 dat0 Road. Middleville, Michigan od wi" “A8. u«n oxpSt'on ol Mteon (15) days Tax Parcel Number. 08-014-025-008-20 of the sale or UP° :e"o:ven notice pursuant to The redemption period shall be six (6) months after the ^°d5i?mHhatthepremisesareoons»dfrom the date of the sale unless the property is MCLA 5600-3241 a^) toaUhep deemed abandoned to accordance with MCL ered abandoned and bwfulty 600.3241a in which case lhe redemption period executor, or adrnmtrator^ has shall be thirty days after the foreclosure Soile or claiming from o otlCO required by MCLA when the lime lo provide tho notice required by sub­ iX^aWsmtng that the promises are not division MCL 600.324la(c) expires, whichever is later. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, you wiil be responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosures sale or to the mortgage holder if you damage lhe property during tho responsible to' I^X»'O“^pUry,°l''h°oP^,’’:‘988 redemption period. Datod: April 24,2014 to dTmag^ MILLER JOHNSON Attorneys for Hastings City Bank period "A” CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Isl Rachel J Foster Rachel J. Foster Mortgagee 100 Wes! Michigan Ave., Ste. 200 ■nrootoy Hillegonds D Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 WARNER NORCRO^ 269-226-2982 77566470 900 RtthTMd Center 111 Ly«nS1;^ 49503-2487 Grand Rap‘ds-Ml (616) 752-2000 10632619-1 �Paga 12 — Thursday. May ?2. 2014 - Tire Hastings Banner ;*n(lcd Upo successful completion of probafine She "asordered to P“7 *1.W in court me?, ^ts, undergo mental health assesss"; ,rtn‘l counseling. commended. /\ • vharKC of fo,iC,y n’P°rtln8 a fd(>ny •h treed with *possescourt pmgram. She was charge Elizabeth Irene Christy-Saviano, 23, of Delton. pleaded guilty May 15 in BarryCounty’ Circuit Court to probation violation and was sentenced to six months in jail by Judge Amy McDowell. She was given credit for 149 days served tn jail and was ordered to pay $2,028 in court fines and costs. Upon completion of her sentence. Christy-Saviano will be unsuccessfully discharged from pro­ bation and has been terminated from the drug sionof meth in 2013. r • Oft of Breckenridge. Abbi Ly nn Fa,r’ ’ ty circuit Court pleaded guilty Bu^rtinC of a felony. She April 16 to false repo Mcpowell to was sentenced May . } for 15 jays serve 30 days tn ja probation. The served, and 18 month* UI 1k. sus. remainder of her jail sentence Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 \nthpies Estate Sah Services ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, Sunday, May 25th. 400 exhibitors, rain or shine. 8KX)am-4:00pm, locat­ ed at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Michigan. $4.00 EVERYTHING'S IN ALTO, admission. No pets. laving estate sale, 6011 ConI Aiwa A Garden wav, Alto. Wednesday, May 28th, 9am-5pm; Thursday, AQUATIC PLANTS: Lotus, May 29th, 9am-3pm. Num­ Water Lilies, KOI & GOLD­ bers at 8:15am Wednesday, FISH plus all pond supplies. garage opens 830am. A APOL'S WATER dAR­ wonderful sale with a large DENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Ca­ variety of treasures. Many ledonia, MI. (616)698-1030. M 8c K SERVICES: Property Management specializing in pieces of cottage painted fur­ Wednesday-Friday 9amniture beds, chests, dressers 5:30pm, Saturday, 9am-2pm. exterior and interior remod­ el, power washing, painting, and side tables; a nice pine dr>’wall, trash' outs, lawn Garage Sale bedroom set with queen bed maintenance and mold re­ and also a variety of side ta? P FAMILY MUVlNd7OT moval. Free estimates. Call bios and bmps. Extra long dining table and chairs and a RAGE SALE 3215 Farm (269)908-0173._____________ nice china cabinet and side Lane (off Irving), Middle­ SEAMLESS GUTTERSboard. Many other tall cabi­ ville, Friday, May’ 30th, gutter supplies for all your 5am-4pm. Queen head and nets; lovely floral love scat needs, reasonable rates, free and matching chair and sev­ foot board/night stand, estimates. Allen Miller, fans, carpet cleaner, end ta ­ eral # other upholstered (269)758-3270. chairs. There is a wonderful bles, canning jars, supplies, hand made doll house with kitchen items, name brand Real Estate a custom stand; sewing ma­ clothing, battery powered chine in cabinet, a Zenith weed whacker, Ethan Allen LONG LAKE - Cloverdale: console TV that still works; a pine 4 piece queen bedroom 1600 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 cute drop leaf table and set, Etnan Allen chair and baths, 85 ft. lake front, com­ chairs and many nice framed rocking chair, lawn orna­ pletely remodeled, move in art pieces. An entire home li­ ments, Schwinn 10 speed ready. $219,000 (616)437­ brary full of books. Great mens bike, free 6ft. Ficus 0296. Masterpieces 24 volume tree, lots of miscellaneous. Help Wanted Abrams Art Books, a large BENEFIT SATE " FriJiwmap collection, an RCA Vic­ Sunday, May 30-June 1, GENERAL LABORER: JOB tor classical music collection, 4am-5pm, 439 129th Ave. includes lifting _ and stacking .. 45’s all in original boxes, (M179 Wayland Township), lumber. Full-time permanent Glen Miller Orchestra limit­ Lots of great donated items’ employment, benefits. Ap­ ed edition 45's collection, la­ Come and help Keeper Kit­ ply in person at Quality dies and mens clothing and ties Rescue save lives and Hardwoods, Inc. 396 E. Main shoes. Hal! teapot .with cop­ Street, Sunfield, MI. Candi­ take home a good deal. per cozy, Nippon chocolate dates must submit to and set, Pfaltzgraff Napoli set for I pass a pre-cmplovmcnt drug ( ard af Thanks 4, complete kitchen, Sanyo | test. Quality Hardwoods sound system, many fans CARD OF THANKS supports a drug-free work and small space heaters, Wc would like to thank all place. No phone calls please. Kenmore dehumidifier, NIB who attended our 50th 'Total Gym" and other exer­ anniversary open house, [TRUCK ’TOWEIir’STILL cise equipment, 2 old Comsent cards or just wished WANTED: Full-time posi­ pac computers and a much us a happy anniversary'. tions are still available. Wc older Macintosh Quandra We especially want to thank are looking for experienced 630. Tools and shop supplies our sons and daughters-insemi tuck drivers for multi galore. Large assortment of law for making the open axle flatbed loads. Appli­ Craftsman power tools, rout­ house happen with all their cants must have at least 2 er with table, belt sander planning and hard work. years experience. Appli­ and a disc grinder, drill It was a day we shall always cants must be in good press and table saw, Toro remember. Thanks again, physical condition to han­ and Craftsman lawn mowers everyone. dle the demands of the job and lots of yard and garden Lee and Marian Cook i.e. chaining down loads & tools. Ladders, NIB dog | construction like duties, In Menioriain crate 36x19 and stacks of old | etc. Full benefits and a pro­ wood screens, windows and IN LOVING MEMORY gressive pay scale. Please doors. A terrific Christmas of John Cuddahee send your resume to fax no. village with HO Christmas 3/11/1935 - 5/24/2000 (616)897-5905 or apply in train that goes around a tree You'll always be in our person at Timpson Trans­ and other vintage Christmas hearts, we miss you so items. A chemistry lab with much and love you forever port, Inc. 3175 Scgwun Ave. SE, Lowell, Monday-Fri­ all sort of components; bags Dad, Grandpa & great day, 8am-5pm. Any ques­ of laboratory lenses and Grandpa. prism's in assorted sizes, Brian, Brenda Lynn, Brenda tions about the job call the office at (616)897-9032. Pyrex test tubes, several Gale, Cathy, Glen, Felicia, chemical balances, a vacuum Jeremy, Andrew, Dylan, \alional Ads gauge and many other items Azaria & Harper of interest. A very interest­ THIS PUBLICATION ing sale. Sale by The Cottage I ar Sale DOES NOT KNOWINGLY House /Antiques Estate and accept advertising which is Moving Sales (616)901-9898. 100% WOOD HEAT, no deceptive, fraudulent or worries. 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Prints from your digital camera or media card with color adjustment and red eye removal, Enlargments, photo albums and much more. 269-945 9105. Cr^ih'n Marshall R»'liff. 50. of Battle Cirr • p,ca«led guilty Apnl 9 in Barry County wh-|U,t Cuun to operating a motor vehicle thiM ’i”ticr the influence of alcohol or drugs, to 9n°jffcnsc Judge McDowell sentenced him ™ days in jail an(j J6 months of probation, the n’.USt.'Sear an electronic tether in lieu of ord re’Ja’n<ler of his jail time. He was also me'r 10 aUend AA/Narcotics Anon}mous succ,nRS ^rcc t,n,cs P** wccl(’ an(l enter and Prot^S,Ully complete the adult drug court nnrt r ni’ Hc was ordered to pay court costs an<lr,n“of$l.94g. auUrc'a P"'" R“»k- 22- of Cadill“- Pleadcd intm. i?r,l 16 «o breaking and entering with Count. C Was sentenced May 14 in Barry cred t^ '0 to 120 months in prison, with orderrd,VCn for4l days scrved ’n jail. He was turion Pay 55,110 in court fines and restiobiect Ud^C McDowell said she would not chani ° tXKU camP’ aPProved- Additional away S< ,arceny and unlawfully driving ‘ . wnh a motor vehicle were dismissed. sentln50 j BUrghdoff. 19, of Hastings, was l° S,x month5 in jail after pleading ^H’Penng with an electronic moni।, F ,cv*Ce he had been ordered to wear. He p: * v, 8u*hy to the offense in Barry County Judo * viOUrt and was sentenced May 14 by VvOft - McDo*cll. He was ordered to pay *n court fines and costs. guilty t rnrin i° 'Yaller Vosburg, 58, of Bellevue, P cd guilty to failure to register as a sex < coder. On May 14, Barry County Circuit c°urt Judge McDowell ordered Vosburg lo sene 30 days in jail and 12 months of proba»on. He was given credit for one day served ,n.Aa/’ and lhe remainder ofliis jail sentence will be suspended with successful completion of probation. He was ordered to pay $698 in court fines and costs. Once those court-, assessed fines and costs are paid in full, his probation term may terminate. A second charge of failure to register as a sex offender was dismissed. GRCC hands Saxons trio of tough losses Catholic Central only scored four more runs than the Saxons over the course of their thrce-gamc OK Gold Conference set. but those four extra runs were enough to get the Cougars three victories. Catholic Central scored two one-run victo­ ries Monday, then topped the Saxons 6-4 in the final game of the set Tuesday afternoon in Hastings. The Cougars snapped a 3-3 tic with three runs in the top of the seventh inning Tuesday.The Saxons showed their character putting together a little rally of lheir own. Ryan Thornburgh came off lhe bench to start the inning with a single, and the Saxons would get one run before stranding runners at first and second. The Saxons had answered dvery other Cougar surge. Catholic Central took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, but Hastings scored twice in the home half to take the lead. Catholic Central tied the game in the second, then Hastings reclaimed a one-run lead in their half. Catholic Central evened things up 3-3 in the top of the fifth. The Saxons were led at lhe plate by Jon Wilcox and Stephen Shafter who had two hits each, with Shaffer driving in a run. Drew White added a run-scoring single in the first and Zach McMahon beat out an infield hit, took second on a wild pitch, moved to third on a ground out and then scored on another wild pitch. From the mound, sophomores Lee Stowe and Austyn Dawe pitched well for Hastings, with Dawe taking the tough-luck loss. ’ The Saxons were scheduled to close out league play with a single game at Wayland Wednesday afternoon. They will be back in action Monday in the annual Veterans Recognition game at Forest Hills Eastern High School. Hastings opens the postseason in Middleville Monday, taking on the host Trojans in a Division 2 Pre-District contest. Catholic Central took the opener of its set with the Saxons 9-8 in Grand Rapids Monday. The game was a tight 3-2 contest going into the bottom of lhe fifth before both teams exploded for 12 runs over lhe next couple of innings. Twice lhe Saxons overcame deficits to cut Young people escape capsized Truck driver canoe without injury damages wheat field of a firearm while intoxicated and on three outstanding warrants from Lapeer County. Two young people luckily escaped a cap­ sized canoc on the Thomapple River May 19 and were able to swim to safely. The 20­ } ear-old Hastings man and his 19-} ear-old girlfriend were reportedly canoeing on the river when the canoe overturned. The male swam to the south riverbank. His girlfriend swam to the north riverbank. The man believed his girlfriend was trapped on an island on the river and ran for help. Police located the woman on lhe north side of the river in an area that was not an island and were able to reunite lhe couple and trans­ port them back to his home on Irving Road. The incident was reported shortly after noon. Money found and turned over to sheriff's department Honesty is alive and well in Barry County. A Hastings woman turned in money to the sheriff’s department that she said her children found while they were on Ryan Road in Irving Township. Officers arc kccPing the money in a locker. If no one claims the money widiin 30 days, the money may be returned to the family who found it. The money was brought the sta­ tion May 19 about 11 a.m. The woman told sheriff’s deputies her children found the money May 16. Turkey hunter bags an arrest , An intoxicated man wearing camouflage ?°<hing and armed writ a firearm found lyinn in a ditch on Pine iuike Koau ne»r Lindwv Road abouI 9:15 P ro- ‘ *7- Barry County Sheriff » Wllh Bark Township °ff,cers’ re'iP01nded *° lhe call resident and found the man. Mimintuy breath test where h^bl^ 577talroM,e^hm'Sl"’'’n ha<* r’epoftjtU)' .'c»ir o d Dem’” . a •• <r • thc day. A 44-year-old Bellevue woman reported a truck drove off lhe road and into her field where lhe driver then tore up the hay field. She told Barry County sheriff’s deputies a truck was eastbound on Huff Road and then drove into the field near Wing Road. She said the vehicle did two or three doughnuts then exiled the field and headed east on Huff Road. The incident was reported about 5:20 p.m. May 5. Canoe taken from summer home A Saugatuck man reported theft of a canoe from his summer home in the 6000 block of Woodland Drive, Hastings. The 17-foot canoe was in the backyard and stored along the lake shore. The man told sheriff’s deputies he believed lhe canoe was taken some time after November 2103. Cash and credit cards taken from Hastings home A 56-ycar-old Hastings man reported theft of cash and credit cards from his home in the 1900 block of Boulder Drive, Hastings. The man said about $30 in loose change was taken from the home. He also reported two missing credit cards with charges totaling more than $350 that he did not make. The incident was reported rkpril 23 about 11:50 a.tn. Man reports theft from vehicle and pole barn A 53-ycar-old Hastings man reported his car was broken into and a GPS device and about $4 in change were missing from inside the vehicle. The incident was report­ ed May 3 at about 1:30 p.m. in the 5100 block of Irving Road, Hastings. The man said he also noticed a nail gun was missing from his pole bam about two weeks prior to lhe vehicle break-in. The power tool is esti­ mated at $400 and lhe GPS device at about $200. .......................... -I wvenih inring wi,h ,he run on second. •. Hartings had eight hit* in the fame wdh Nate Pewoski (RBI) and w‘lt°x (double/RBI) leading the way with two each Shaffer. White (RBI). Mac Clisso (2 RBM and Mitchell Gee each had one hit for the g The Cougar, look game two 31 TI’e/ erased a one-run deficit with a two-out double that scored two base-runners lo give Central a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fifth. Catholic Central added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth before retiring the Saxons in order in the top of the seventh to earn the twin-bill sweep. Gee started and went the distance on the mound in his best outing of the season for the Saxons. Gee scattered five hits and picked up five strike outs. . At lhe plate, Wilcox collected a pair of sin­ gles to lead the Hastings hitters and reached base on all three of his plate appearances. White and Pcwoski also added hits for the Saxons. . The Saxons were also 0-2 Saturday in their first trip to the Grand Rapids Christian Invitational. Grand Haven topped the Saxons 8-3 in their first game of the day. The Saxons got off to a quick start scoring twice in lhe first inning taking advantage of a throwing error on a Nate Pcwoski ground ball that scored Zach McMahon and Drew White to make a 2-0 game, but Grand Haven scored four times in their half of the second and even though lhe Saxons pushed across a run in the lop of the third. Grand Haven put the game away with two in the bottom of the inning and single runs in the bottom of the fourth and sixth innings. White had two singles to account for the only hits in game one for the Saxons. McMahon reached twice via walks. See BASEBALL, next page Olivet scores overtime win over DK girls in tournament Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ soccer team suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to Olivet in its final KVA Tournament contest Wednesday. Ashley Harmison scored twice in the sec­ ond ten minute overtime session to secure the win for the Eagles. Bailee Tiggchclaar scored in the first ten minute overtime session for Delton, off an assist from Riley Smith, to put the Panthers in front 2-1. Delton had the lead twice in the contest, going up 1-0 in the second half on a goal by Smith. Sarah Rendon assisted on the first Panther score. Olivet knotted lhe game 1-1 in regulation on a goal by Kayti Case. Delton Kellogg ends the regular season with a 4-10 overall mark and a 2-6 KVA record. The Panthers open play in the Division 3 state tournament with a district contest against lhe host Tigers in Allegan Tuesday. Tavern owner arrested Jack Nadwomik. owner of Tujax Tavern in Delton and a member of the Barry County Planning Commission, was arrested May 10 and booked into the Barr}' County Jail. He faces charges of resisting arrest, obstructing officers and disorderly conduct. According to Barry Township Police Chief Victor Pierce, officers were called lhe tavern about 2:45 a m. on a complaint of very loud music from the second floor. When officers arrived, they found Nadwomik urinating outside in lhe parking lot area. Officers reportedly tried to get Nadwomik to cooperate by turning down the music and getting inside, but lhe requests led to verbal altercations. Pierce said according to the report. Nadwomik refused to comply. Officers then tned to arrest him. and he again did not coop­ erate. Pierce said-the report also indicates Nadwomik was intoxicated. Ultimately. Nadwomik was arrested and taken to the Barr} County Jail. This arrest and incident at the tavern may have an impact on NadwomiVs application o the state liquor control commission for a license for a craft brewery. Nndw^ •?’d lhc, knvnsli»P earlier approved LCC nk,S ap.pllcat,on and it on to the LCC That action was taken prior to lhe arresting incident. 1 ° Wc Pierce said the arrest information has been fc,™.""" i? r»r ih. u>wn.Hp application. ........................ -..................... ................................. j ™>',r enough * lhe ^uor license �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 22. 2014 — page 13 fe W finishes title run by pounding out win over South Ihc Same . Thornapple Kellogg’s Collin Irwin rounds third and heads for home in the bottom of the first inning of the Trojans’ victory over South Christian in Middleville Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sport \ Editor Tlie Trojans didn’t want to be given any­ thing. They certainly didn’t want to finish off an OK Gold Championship season w ith back-toback defeats. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity baseball team finished off its conference championship sea­ son with a 14-4 six-inning victory over South Christian Monday afternoon in Middleville. Tlie Trojans were already the outright con­ ference champions coming into the’contest after Way land handed the Sailors lheir fourth league loss Friday in the second game of their conference doubleheader. ‘‘The kids wanted to take it." said TK head coach Jack Hobert. “This was supposed to be the game. Wayland beat them for us, and clinched it for us. but these kids wanted to take it and I think they did." TK took control of Monday’s contest in the bottom of the fourth inning. 'Hie Trojans’ •» Garrett Harris snapped a 4-4 tie with a leadoff home run over the left center field fence off Sailor starter Sam Memmelaar. It was the start of a five run surge. A couple of walks and a couple Sailor errors pushed in another run and left runners on second and third for AJ Nye who knocked a two-run double down the left field line. That Delton golfers move from 4th to 7th in KVA in one day by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers made a big leap. Delton Kellogg’s varsity golf team started Monday in seventh place in the overall Kalamazoo Valley Association standings and finished it in fourth at Gull Lake View West Golf Course. Schoolcraft clinched the conference cham­ pionship with its score of 332, and was fol­ lowed by Olivet 334, Hackett Catholic Central 336. Delton Kellogg 356, Kalamazoo Christian 367. Maple Valley 375. Pennfield 390. Parchment 393 and Constantine NTS. “Not great, but not bad." said Delton Kellogg head coach Kent Enyart. "I was real­ ly pleased. We didn’t come close to beating the top three, but we did beat the teams we had lo beat to jump up in the standings." The fourth-place finish left the Panthers tied for fourth in the final league standings with Kahimazix> Christian. Sarah Shipley led Delton Kellogg with an 80. which put her in fourth place for lhe day. Dreke Lutlerbeck added an 88 for Delton, Kenny Gehrman a 93 and Jesse Mishler a 95. Enyart said Shipley and Mishler played good and that Gehrman. playing in lhe num­ ber five spot, "came through big-time for us. He had a 93. That’s excellent for him." Olivet’s lyier Masters was the day’s medalist, with a 75. Maple Valley’s Rage Sheldon and Christian's Ryan Gove tied for second with, 79s. Schoolcraft had five guys under 90 to handily win the 18-hole tournament. Austin Crandlc and Tom Hurst led the purple and gold Eagles by tying for fifth overall with 81s. Schoolcraft also got an S3 from Chris Kolbe and an 87 from Blake Bales. Jordan Denton. Maple Valley’s leader who came into the meet with the most all-confer­ ence points of anyone in lhe league, was 17th overall with a 90. Maple Valley also got a 101 from Joe Eddy and a 105 from Hunter Hilton to round out its day. Much of the league was together last Friday at Mullcnhurst. The host Panthers got in two conference Tri’s and went 1-1 in each of them. Shipley fired a 39. Lutlerbeck a 44, Anthony Houtrow a 47 and Landon Grizzle a 52 for Delton. Thai earned the Panthers a score of 182. Il topped Kalamazoo Christian’s 177 and bested Constantine's NTS in one set of Tri results, and in lhe second topped Parchment’s 188 but fell behind Hackett's 175. what these 1 y g<x*V Hobert «i<ldouble to |ef, fi ponald Ix-nanl UH • fif|h mid to lead olf lhe by pan came home on a double < ? Mo make " ^finished off <•« in lhe bottom of lhe sirth Smskand Mick Iveson started mc . Xed from second on a * rancisCo by Harris over lhe Sailor center fn '• ,.. • A sacri­ fice groundout by Palio ips brought H«on home from third. drove ' run with another double, andI then Th. finished off lhe Sailors with another RBI double by Yates. "Today was probably the best wc ve ever ' i year," Hobert said. "I knew wc had it in us. we did. wc have some thumpers °n this team and it’s just a matter of getting it E°ing and we got it going today." l^enard also drove in TK’s first run. with a single in the bottom of the first. A two-run single by Jake Benjamin made it 3-2 TK after one inning. The Sailors scored twice in the top half of the first after their first two batters reached on errors. Taylor Meyering had a two-out twonin double. A double by Francisco was eventually fol­ lowed by an RBI-single from Phillips in the bottom of the second to get TK in front for the first time. A walk, a hit baiter and a couple more Trojan errors helped South knot the score at 4-4 in lhe top of the third. • Lenard got'the win. going the distance on the mound for TK. He settled in after the rough start, allowing just two singles and one walk after the third inning. "We started off the game with two errors, and I’m like you’ve got to be kidding me. Here wc go again." Hobert said. "They didn’t let it. This team right here 1 feel is a battle tested team. We’ve had so many one run games. We’ve kicked the ball around a little bit more than I’d like us Io, but then our pitch­ ers bear down and we make the plays when we need to. Nothing should intimidate them when they step on the baseball field." The Trojans split their doubleheader with the Sailors last w eek, but then w ere ruined-out in their attempt lo finish off lhe league set List week. The Trojans are now 18-5 overall this year. They finish the league season w'ith a 13-2 mark. South Christian was 10-5 in the OK Gold this spring. TK was scheduled to take on Allendale Wednesday and will close out the regular sea­ son with a double header against East Kentwood at Davenport University Saturday. DK sweeps Hackett, wins once at Saranac by Brett Bremer Sports Editor 'Die Panthers lost a close one then won one that wasn’t close Saturday* Delton Kellogg’s varsity softball team won the consolation game at the Saranac Invitational, topping Grand Rapids Union 23­ 3 in three innings. Home runs by Carlee Keim and Kaysie Hook were the big blasts of the contest. Delton scored ten runs in each of the first two innings, then added three in the third. Keim was 3-for-3 with a walk. She had a single and a double to go along with her home run. . Walks, hit baiters and Union errors played a big role in Delton’s rallies. Keim and Libby Parker each scored four times. Laya Newland, Kelsi Kienitz and Chelsea Roblyer scored three runs apiece. Hook got the win in the circle, allowing one hit. She struck out two. Wyoming Lee edged the Panthers 3-2 in their first game of the day, in eight innings. A Keim double and a single by Natalie Campbell were the two hits for lhe Panthers. Julia Taszreak and Newland scored runs for the Panthers in the third inning. The two teams headed to extra-innings tied The Panthers had a runner on third with one out. but a strike our and a base-running mistake wiped out that opportunity. Lee capitalized on its chance in the eighth to score tlie win. "We’re playing better," said Delton Kellogg head coach Kelly Yoder. “We’re playing a lot better defense, and we’re mak­ ing plays. Early in the season the game was a little too fast for them. They couldn’t react. they had to think everything through. We turned a double play today. We turned a couple (Friday).’ We have had some great plays in the infield. I guess the time to start being good is now." • Delton Kellogg swept its Kalamazoo Valley Association doubleheader with Pennfield Friday, toppins lhe Irish 10-7 and 5. 8Parker had a big game two, with two dou­ bles and a walks. She scored three limes. Keim and Hook both had RBI. Wooden had a single and scored a run. Hook was the winning pitcher, striking out six and allow ing eight hits. Delton Kellogg led 7-0 after four innings, then held on after lhe Irish tallied four runs in the fifth. Newland got the win in lhe game one Panther victory’, striking out four and giving up ten hits. BASEBALL, continued from previous Byron Center topped Hastings 12-2 in the day’s consolation game. The Bulldogs erased a one-run deficit by scoring five times in the first and adding six more runs in the second to put away the game early. Hastings was held to four hits in the game. with the highlight Gee's second-inning home run , a solo shot over the left field fence. White added a double in the game for his third hit of the day. and lhe Saxons got singles from Aaron Price and an RBI single from Connor von der Hoff. The Panthers Laya Newland heads for home to score a run during the top of the third inning of her team’s 23-3 victory over Grand Rapids Union Saturday at the Saranac Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg center fielder Kelsi Kienitz scoops up a Union single in the bottom of the second inning Saturday afternoon at the Saranac Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) South and GRCC earn shut outs against Saxon soccer Top Vikings win regional matches The Saxon varsity girls’ soccer team fell lo 2-7 in lhe OK Gold Conference as it was shut out by South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central in consecutive OK Gold Conference contest in the past week. The league champion Sailors topped the visiting Saxons 8-0 Monday. Jenna VanderLaan and Jenn DeBoer had two goals each for the Sailors. Sydney Osentoski. Chloe Smithy. Morgan Torres and Kaitlin Vanderyacht scored the other Sailor goals. Things were much tighter Wednesday, as the Saxons were downed 1-0 by visiting Grand Rapids Catholic Central inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Molly Kane scored the lone goal for the Cougars, off an assist from Meghan Clark. The Cougars fired 15 shots al the Saxon net. with keeper Autumn DeMott stopping 14. Hastings managed five shots on the Cougar net al the other end. Hastings was slated to close the conference season at Wayland Wednesday evening. The Saxons open play in lhe Division 2 state tournament Tuesday with a district con­ test against Thomapple Kellogg in Middleville. Game time is sei for 6 p.m. The Saxons’ Ashley rouo. Grand Rapids Catholic Elizabeth Gonser to a bouncing b along the sideline Wednesday. ( Hastings’ Katherine Brown collides with Catholic Central’s Kelli Doyle as they go after a header Wednesday in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Perry Hardin) by Brett Bremer 'Sports Editor Lakewood’s varsity girls’ tennis team fin­ ished ahead of Ionia and Thomapple Kellogg at Thursday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament hosted by Grand Rapids Christian. But teams from Grand Rapids ruled lhe day. with the host Eagles winning lhe region­ al tournament with 30 points thanks lo girls making the finals al all eight flights and win­ ning six flight titles. Forest Hills Eastern was the other state qualifying team, finishing second with 19 points. Grand Rapids Catholic Central was third with 17 points, followed by South Christian 15. Ilte Vikings’ top three players all scored wins, then had to face the top seed at their flight in the quarterfinals in the tournament which was moved indoors at the East Paris Courts. MVP Sportsplex and Riverview Athletic Club. Lakewood first singles playcr Salomea Souissa scored an 6-4, 6-4 victory' over Uniiy Christian’s Catic Luimes in the first round of the tournament. Grand Rapids Christian’s Abby Long topped Souissa 6-2. 6-0 in the quarterfinals. Long would lie one of just two Eagles to lose a match at the tournament. Forest Hills Eastern’s Remington Gerst won lhe first sin­ gles flight by topping U>ng 7-5, 6-4 in the championship match. Mariah Krikke opened pla>' in second singles flight with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Thomapple Kellogg’s Hannah Bashorc, then defaulted her quarterfinal match to the Eagles’ Ixah Newhof who went on to win the flight. At third singles, Lakewood got a 6-1, 6-0 victory from Kendra Stoepkcr over Ionia’s Kerry' Braun. Top Seeded Yvonne Danko from Grand Rapids Calholic Central topped Stoepkcr in the quarterfinals, and eventually lopped Grand Rapids Christian’s Anna Asfour 6-3,6­ 1 in the flight championship. The fourth singles title went to Grand Rapids Christian’s Emma Greydanus, and the Eagles swept lhe four doubles titles. The highlight of the day for Thomapple Kellogg was the second doubles team of Maddy VcrHey and Michele Lindemulder knocking off Comstock Park’s Jennifer Hudson and Kayla Foley 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-4 in its opening round match. Head coach Larry Seger said it was the duo’s best match of lhe season. "Maddy VerHey clearly has made great strides in her game during the last two weeks from the back-court and Michele Lindemulder was very consistent from the back-court. "This team has great “chemistry’’ and shot selection was at its best.’’ The Trojan duo then fell 6-0,6-0 to the top seeded Grand Rapids Christian team of Olivia De Vos and Carolina I leule. Kari Johnson at fourth singles scored IK s other victory, a 6-0. 6-0 opening round win over Lakewood’s Kaelyn Smith before tun­ ning into the top seed Emma Greydanus from Grand Rapids Christian and falling 6-0,6-2 in the quarterfinals. TK’s top player. Carly Noah, dropped her quarterfinal match al first single. 6-3. 6-2 to Catholic Central’s Laz Pniewskt. who was seeded third at lhe flight Seger said he was pleased with the way Noah competed m the loss. While the Trojan second doubles team was upsetting Comstock Pafk. the Trojan first doubles team was on the next court over try­ ing to do the same against Catholic Central’s top doubles team. TK’s team of Taylor Miller and Hayley Bashore pushed the Cougars team of Ellen and Liz Rabaut to three sets, falling 6-3, 5-7, 6-2. ' "Taylor and Hayley did a* great job in all phases of lheir games and pushed the confer­ ence champions and regional seeded Cougars," Seger said. "Both played outstanding al lhe net and court positioning was great. Probably our best of many good performances this year." The Vikings were able lo put together a few solid doubles performances. Anela Binkowski and Sarah Campeau had a rough start in their third doubles quarterfinal match against Catholic Central’s Liz Jakubowski and Hannah Rice, falling 6-0. but pushed the Cougar duo lo a 7-5 second set. lhe Lakewood first doubles learn of Katherine Altofl and Valory Altoft were very competitive, playing a number of long games in their 6-2, 6-2 loss to Comstock Park’s Macic Wright and Morgan Theile in the quar­ terfinals. Morgan Kenney and Haley Willette did their best filling in at fourth doubles for the Vikings, falling 6-3,6-1 to the Comstock Park duo of Chelsea Krooswyk and Dana VanDyke in lhe opening round The Lakewood second doubles team of Ellie and Issie Haskin had a tough draw, fac­ ing lhe second-seeded Forest Hills Eastern team of Kayla Schindler and Lily Ik-Wolf in the quarterfinals, The Hawk pair scored a 6-0. 6-0 win. �Pago 14 — Thursday. May 22. 2014 -• lhe Hasting* Rannt«r Local teams all sending a few to D2 State Finals by Brvtt Bremer Sporty Editor Saxon senior Grace Bosnia wa* about a second shy of qualifying for the Division 2 Stale Finals in her junior season. She wasn’t going to let that happen again. Bosnia nutkickcd Harper Creek’s Reagan Dishaw and Charlotte’s Andrea Garza throughout (he final 50 meters to win a regional title in lhe 8(XKmeter run at Friday \s Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Mason High School, earning a spot in the June 1 State Finals which will be at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids in the process, •'I was so close last year," said Bosma. “I can’t get *so close'again this year. I really had lo dig deep. It was just all of a sudden." Bosma finished the race in 2 minutes 24.81 seconds. The top two in each nice Friday and others who met the preset state qualifying times and distances earned spots in the Finals. Bosnia said she had a good pep-talk from coach Lin Nickles, about how she’s put in the work and she just needed to have faith. Bosnia’s work included, "lots and lots of repeats and doing extra when you could be done. Long runs. Doing more than what’s expected 1 guess. It’s easy to stop at six repeats when you know you should be doing eight or more. You have lo convince yourself not lo let up or go easier. You can build excus­ es for yourself, but you also have to build rea­ sons to overcome those excuses. It’s just a mentality. A lot of running is just being men­ tally strong." The Saxons had a number of strong per­ formances Friday. The Saxon girls had five state qualifying performances, including two by Trista Straube who was the runner-up in both the 1600-meter run and the 3200-meter run. Straube was second to Thornapple Kellogg’s Melissa Winchester in the 1600, hitting the finish line in 5:33.49. Winchester Hastings' Chance Miller raw;, finish near lhe end of the 800-meter run Friday at the Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Mason High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) won their race in 5:24.90. They both had teammates score in the race as well, with TK’.s Janie Noah fourth in 5:41.80 and lhe Saxons’ Kayleigh Collins sixth in 5:48.61. Straube finished the 3200 in 11:50.24, behind Gul) Lake’s Lily Fell w ho won it in 11:42.13. A pair of Saxon girls in field events quali­ fied for the state finals. Emily Westers did it by clearing 5-0 in the high jump, which was good for fourth place on the day. Teammate Erin Goggins was second in the pole vault, clearing 9-5, w hich put her in .second place. Coldwater’s Ellie Ohm won the pole vault at jn Marsh-*11 41. Thomapple Kcllo., Western 32, Ionia 25, Gull Lake l<M’rarv.;MxKi ’inland II and 1>cnnriei(’|\ - IxK'»l cirk .ko aunlH',cd for the state finals Mbu,h hurdle events- Lakewood’s Samantha ^’frison w ’ the m«»nef up lhc 1«>’mclcr v‘n,Cs "ith a of 161 ^ Thomapple Ke,,(Ws Bmndi Weslow qualified with her !Unncr’Up time of 50.30 in tho 300-meter low (^Hl!es Morrison was fourth in the 300 hura,cs’n5|Q5 r *nfor Fiona Shea qualified for die state lna,s «n aj| fnur of her events, meeting lhe time with her fourth-place lime of “"79 ^nds in the 100-metcr dash, placing ^-'cond in thc '’(X)-meter dash in 26.58, second in the qoq 1;()0.27 and teaming with “rtttany B|a- T |or Ward and Winchester to W,"ihel600.mCicr relay in 4:09.16. , 1K P’Os |C(] aftcr each hand off, but the anchor Shea Was‘t|ic only one to hold the lead all*e Way an^nd lhe track. ward said her find leg was intense, winchester and Blair both got the baton in TOnl’ fell behind a runner from Harper Creek °n the back stretch and then made up the ground and moved into the front on the home­ stretch. When she passed me on lhe first curve, I was like ‘oh, erupt she’s passing me,”’ Blair s*ud. “1 jUst sU|y wilh her. Then, over mere 1 was like ‘okay. L’ve got to do it. I’ve got to go a|| oul. S() । did it - with the help of s°me great teammates.” 'Vard and Shea both earned a medal in lhe event at the state finals last year, while Winchester and Blair are new to the team this season. The foursome lost the race only once mis season, the previous weekend at the OK 8. 9- Lakewood’s Nate Kauffman looks to clear a hurdle during the 300-meter inter­ mediate hurdle race Friday at Mason. (Photo by Brett Bremer) They ’ll be joined al the finals by a couple of Saxon guys who qualified in field events. Carson Williams qualified with his thirdplace mark of 20-7.75 in the long jump and Caleb Engle made it w ith a second-place leap of 6-0 in the high jump. Thomapple Kellogg’s boys’ team will send senior David Walter to the finals once again. He won a regional title with his lime of 4:34 07 in the 1600-meter run and qualified for the finals with a third-place time of 9:56.74 in the 1600. lhe local kids had some of lheir top per­ formances in the hurdles. Lakewood fresh­ man Noah Caudy qualified for the finals in both events, inning the 110-meler high hur­ dles in 15.44 seconds and placing second in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 41.40 behind Mason’s Derek Troxell (40.00). Troxell was second in the 110’s in 15.64. Hastings had Miguel Arjona fourth in lhe 110 hurdles in 15.81 and Drew Engle fifth in 16.01. Thornapple Kellogg had Hunter Meyerink third in the 300-meter hurdles in 41.76 and Kyle Kraus fifth in 42.23. Engle was sixth in that race in 43.05. Mason won the day’s boys’ championship with 108.5 points, followed by Charlotte 69, Harper Creek 56, Eaton Rapids 53.5, Coldwater 52, Jackson Northwest 46.5, WIN $2,000 KVA O«»on» OfUof(]n", 4 Thornapple Kellogg's Taylor Ward rounds the corner in the 400-meter dash during Friday’s Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Mason. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Make a date with Adventi A ouncoa Your adventure begin* with a one-oay c.an«u'«" Wilderne** rail excursion, then experience Sto. Marie ha» to offer, including the 'new Mnr tage Discovery Centro. Canadian Buihplane Weritap Centre. Art Gallery of Algoma, and Park* Canada Ca"a' 816 3 1 h"’db!*o ■*’onc’ Packages start at just $158. Train runs Juno 24 - Oct 13, 2014 Survey Code: Enter to Win at: www.pulsepoll.com 143 Book your Pulse Research THE STARS ARE all here. Make a with Ad THE BAND PERRY SATURDAY, JULY 5 Your adventure begin* with a one-day Canadian Wddorne»» rail excursion, then experience all that Sauli Ste. Marie ha* to offer, including the 'new Heritage D icovery Centre, Canadian Buihplano Heritage Centro Art Gallery of Algoma, and Park* Canada Canal. Packages start at just SI58. Train runs June 24 - Oct 13, 2014. RGRWfl ONTMJO agavratrain.com Gold Conference Meet to South Christian. “I was’completely prepared for this one." said Shea, who participated in eight races with preliminary and semifinal heats of the 100 and 200 added to the finals events. "I was thinking about it all day. This was the one I was really focused on because I wanted to make it back as a team. There is something special about this team. This 4x400. it’s like no other race that 1 havc I had to make it states and not let anyone beat us." Lakewood’s Mycah Ridder will join Shea at the state finals in lhe 100, as she qualified for lhe race with her fifth-place time of 12.97. TK’s win in lhe 1600-meter relay wasn’t quite enough to catch Eaton Rapids at lhc top of the day’s girls’ standings. The Greyhounds won the regional title with 95 points. TK was second with 80. followed by Harper Creek 76.5. Mason 74, Charlotte 63, Hastings 56, Ionia 46.5, Marshall 39, Coldwater 32, Lakewood 31.5, Parma Western 31, Gull Lake 19, Portland 15, Jackson Northwest 2.5 and Pennfield 2. Tie leaves Sailors ahead of Trojans How would you spend it? tolly 2tlckota The Saxons’ Grace Bosma (left) edges past Harper Creek’s Reagan Dishaw (cen­ ter) and Charlotte’s Andrea Garza to win the 800-meter run Friday at the Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Mason. (Photo by Brett Bremer) BUDDY GUY • $MUR0aV jU,lt wihw(iuguistquimhsuuw*h TICKETS ON SALE NOW r-T I Brt/oraiUw iiu-KeviwnBwOHke I —__________ ghyourvwon. FIREKEEPERS casin°,motei £=±22^^^^ i -I it'.rrvr-, ■** by Brett Bremer Sports Editor South Christian didn’t win. But neither did the Trojans. Thorqapplc Kelloggs varsity girls soccer team, finished second Yulhe Saifors in rhe OK Gold Confcrencethi*s**spnng. as the two teams* played to a 1-1 draw in Middleville Friday evening. The Trojans went into lhe night knowing they needed to beat the Sailors, and follow that up with a win Monday over Ottawa Hills, to cam a share of the OK Ciold Conference championship. TK got off lo a great start Friday. Senior captain Erin Scheidel beat a defender to get deep into the Sailor end nine minutes into the game, and played a ball in front of the net which eventually found its way to Alyvia Thome who knocked it into the back of the net for a 1-0 lead. TK head coach Joel Strickland said his team kept the pressure on the Sailors in the first half, but South Christian turned things around a bit in the second half creating sever­ al opportunities which were thwarted by lhe TK defense and keeper Aly Miller. Miller finished the game with five saves, but the Sailors’ Cierra Buist managed to gel one by her midway through the second half to tie lhe game. Chloe Smith assisted on the Sailor goal. The two teams then played through the final 20 minutes of regulation and 20 minute of overtime without another shot getting through at cither end. “Wc played with a lot of heart tonight and I am proud of how our girls played," Strickland said. "Wc battled for 100 minutes against one of the best teams in the state. We didn’t get lhe outcome we wanted, but I couldn't be more proud of them. It al) starts with our six seniors who arc leading this team and playing some great soccer. I wanted the win for them. They have worked so hard to get to this place. They deserve all the credit." TK finished the OK Gold Conference sea­ son with an 8-1-1 mark, behind South’s record of 9-0-1. 'Hie Trojans are 13-1-2 over­ all. They closed out the league season with a 0 10win over visiting Ottawa Hills Monday. Kelli Graham, Thome. Miller. Dakota Jordan, Makayla King and Allcxus Barnes scored goals for TK. The Trojans set up their showdown with South Christian by shutting out Wayland Wednesday. Thomapple Kellogg scored a 3-0 victory over lhe Wildcats in Middleville. Strickland didn’t have any trouble keeping his team focused on the task at hand Wednesday inside Bob White Stadium. "1 think they knew what was at stake," Strickland said. “If we wanted an opportunity to tic South for lhc conference and split it with them wc had to win tonight. We knew Wayland. They’re a good team. They played us good last time, (a 3-2 TK win). “They have been really focused this week, especially ever since we lost to South these last few games I think we got four shut outs in a row since we lost to South. They’re Thomapple Kellogg’s Jessica Ziccarello sends the ball ahead during her team's 3-0 victory over Wayland in the rain in Middleville Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) focused, and they’re ready, and they’ve got it in their eyes that they want to win conference. South is that team to beat, so Friday will be the battle.” Scheidel led the way for the Trojans in lhe win over the Wildcats, recording a goal and a pair of assists. Emily Adams knocked in a Scheidel comer kick for the Trojans first goal, late in the first half. Scheidel one-touched in a pass from team­ mate Holly Hall, which bounded all the way across lhe from of the Wayland goal from right to left, for a 2-0 TK lead in lhe I4ih minute of lhe second half. Graham sent a nice rolling pass lo the right comer for Scheidel ten minutes later, which Scheidel one-touched high in front of the Wildcat net. TK midfielder Megan Replogle had time to set herself in from of lhe Wildcat goal and head Scheidel’s pass by the Wayland keeper for the final score of the night "Erin, she’s lhai set-up girl. She had two assists tonight. She’s that girl who, honestly, I think she doesn’t get enough credit because she’s not necessarily scoring all the goals, but she’s now 12 assists away from setting the record at TK for assists.” Strickland said. “She’s just that play-maker, and she’s going to be missed. I love watching her play. She’s gifted.” The Trojan defense has been great lately its well. Strickland said the big difference between the first meeting with Wayland and the second was that Jordan was playing her first game in the back as sweeper the first time the two teams met. “She’s just come into her position and all of our defensive players arc playing amaz­ ing.” said Strickland. "I know the offense gets a lol of credit, but all those girls who arc play. ing back there are getting the shul ou£. There s nothing else you can ask for when it comes to that." �arjASffWEST TheP OK boys score four conference titles E M‘"' ;"’d juniors KaluminniMi '**' Hansen each won vidinl -v A’s’-ociation inks in indilh 'n k m°llVel *8" Schw>1 'n,esd«>- I-h.»UP ,Or°ne ,aM title. w innin - 7? b' Franklin James in Th' t ‘ .l^c ,b()()*mctcr relay al the end of m'?. \S Knlamazoo Valiev Association n i"UhL‘Umc O1 5 m>n«tcs 33.98 seconds. *lton Kellogg^ varsily lraek anJ > c । ?u’n .Won four lil,cs*bul finished fifth in ? fight battle between lhe top five teams in the league. Schoolcraft won the conference meet with points, followed bv Olivet 90.5, Ka amazoo Christian 87, Constantine 86.5 and Delton Kellogg 80.5. Parchment finished sixth with 70 points, followed by Hackett Catholic Central 46. Maple Valley 39. Pennfield 33 and Galesburg-Augusta 20. Hansen flew more than a fool further than ms nearest competitor to win the long jump. He scored a mark of 20 feet 7.5 inches. I archment freshman Shane Whitehead was the runner-up at 19-7. Mills won the pole vault on attempts more than height He was one of four guys to clear 12-6, but his edge in attempts goi him the title over Schoolcraft’s Neal Malnckowski who was the runner-up and Olivet’s Ben Turner and Constantine’s Daniel Waterman who tied for third. While Delton didn’t gel a win in the high jump, it was still one of the team’s top events with three guys scoring. Senior Tucker Onderlinde lied for third with Malackowski by clearing 5-6. DK also had Zeb Culbert fifth al 5-6 and Cole Mabie seventh at 5-6. The four guys from Delton’s 1600-meter relay team. Hansen. Mills, Egelkraut and James also placed second in the 800-meter relay with a time of 1:35.78. Hackett’s four­ some of John Mancini. Gowan Baldwin. Jake Buday and Will Knoll won that race in 1:35.55. Egelkraut earned Delton’s lone individual championship on the track, finishing the 400meter dash in 50.96 seconds. Teammate Delton Kellogg Panther Brady Mills clears thebar on hisfirst attempt mhe poiB Meet in Olivet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) vault competition Tuesday during the KVA James w-as fifth in that race with his time of 52.61. Onderlinde followed up that fine 400 per­ formance by Delton by scoring a fourth-place time of 44.01 in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles. Delton also got points from Malcolm Rogers’ seventh-place time of 2:10.00 in lhe 800-meter run. lhe third-place time of 8:57.00 from Delton’s 3200-meter relay team, James’ eighth-place time of 12.21 in the 100-incter dash, and the sixth-place time of 47.52 from their 400-metcr relay team. Alec Craig cleared 6-3 to take the high jump and Zach Wehner won the 3200-meter run in 10:09.9 for Schoolcraft’s lone individ­ ual victories. The Eagles also had the team of Wehner. Jack Bensley. Steven Rantz and Matt Ring win the 3200-meter relay in 8:41.00. Cole Decker turned in the lop performance for the Maple Valley boys, placing second in the discus with a throw of 127-4. GalesburgAugusta’s Ryan Rancs won the event with a throw of 146-10. t Olivet dominated the girls meet, finishing with 163.75 points. Parchment was second with 88.75 points, followed by Schoolcraft 74.75, Hackett 63. Constantine 54, Pennfield 52, Galesburg-Augusta 48, Maple Valley 42, Delton Kellogg 41.75 and Kalamazoo Christian 35. Delion and Maple Valley girls had some success in the field events. The Lions’ Jadelyn Stewart won the pole vault, clearing 8-6. Her teammate Olivia Ricketts was second in the discus (107-9) and third in lhe shot put (32-2.5.) Freshman Rachel Morris was right behind Delton Kellogg’s Isabel Belew hurls the discus Tuesday afternoon during the Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship Meet hosted by Olivet High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Ricketts in both lhe throws for the Lions, placing fourth in the shot put at 31 -6 and third in the discus at 95-1. Delton Kellogg’s Isabel Belew scored in both events, placing fourth in the discus at 92-0 and fifth in the shot put at 31-0. Olivet’s Emily Nelson won the shot put at 33-10.5 and Hackett’s Maggie Smith, who was second in the shot, won lhe discus with a mark of 110-0. Delton Kellogg also had Sarah Bassett clear 4-6 to tic for seventh in the high jump. Maple Valley got points from Hadley Joppie’s fifth-place leap of 15-5.25 in lhe long jump. Delton had a couple events where two girls scored on the track. Alicia Lindsey was fourth in the 400-meler dash with a time of 1:04.68 and teammale Faith Ferris w’as seventh in 1:05.98. In lhe 800-meter run, Delton had Sammi Cleary’ sixth in 2:40.80 and Megan Grimes seventh in 2:41.00. Grime's also had a fifth-place time of 5:52.00 in the 1600-meter run. Lindsey chipped in points with an eighth-place time of 13.92 in lhe 100-meter dash and an eighth­ place time of 28.58 in the 200. Bassett chipped in a sixth-place time of 52.07 in the 300-meter low hurdles. Parchment’s Paige Berg won four individ­ ual events to lead her team. She took the high jump al 5-0, the 300-mcter low hurdles in 48.10, the 100-meter dash in 12.73 and the 200 in 26.80. Lauryn Thompson won the distance races for Hackett, finishing the 1600 in 5:28.00 and the 3200 in 11:43.00. Lions’ Ricketts earns place in D3 State Finals in discus Delton Kelloggs Lucas Hansen flies through the air more than 19 feet on a leap in the long jump competition Tuesday at Olivet High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg's Alicia Lindsey (right) and Pennfield's Franstasia Jamierson close in on the finish line at the end of their 100-meter dash semifinal Tuesday at the KVA Championship Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) DK has duo headed to D3 Finals A pair of runner-up finishes at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids Saturday earned a pair of Panthers spots in lhe Division 3 Slate Finals. Delton Kellogg senior Brady Mills cleared 12 feet 7 inches in the pole vault to finish sec­ ond behind Kent City ’s Zach Widener who also cleared 12-7 to win the regional title. In the 400-meter dash, West Catholic’s Brody Heitzman raced to victory in 51.57 seconds. Delton Kellogg’s Gary Egelkraut was second in that race in 51.81. The lop two in each event and others who met the preset times and distances at the Division 3 Regional Meet earned spots in the state finals, which will be held June 1 at Comstock Park High School. 7 he Delton Kellogg boys’ and girls’ teams both finished in the middle of lhe pack, bul those two guys were the only two state quali­ fiers from the regional for Delton. The nearest miss for the Panthers came in lhe 300-meter intermediate hurdles where senior Tucker Onderlinde was third with a time of 44.32. Ixigan Risner from Saranac won the race in 43.64 and West Catholic’s Disc Bancuk was second in 43.93. West Catholic’s boys and girls both won regional Thc hakon boys finbhcd lhc with J 56 points. Saranac was second with 117 followed by Kent City 73, Hopkins 62, Calvin Christian 45« Muskegon Oakridge 45. rx Kellogg 43, Ravenna 40. Holland 37, Northl’ointe Christian 24, w ' ■ ...Lee 9. I be Housc 4 “"<l Wyoming , WcILpring Frep I Lasavian Majewski and Matt Kloska helped lead tire Falcon boys to their title. Majewski won the 100-meter dash in 11.05 seconds and the 200 in 23.12. Kloska was second in the 100 and sixth in lhe 200. The Falcons didn’t finish the 400-meter relay with those two taking part, but Kloska teamed with Hunter Ostopowicz, Heitzman and Bancuk to win the 800-meter relay in 1:34.21. In the 110-meter hurdles, West Catholic had Mitchell Staniizek first in 15.74 and Bancuk second in 16.56. Delton’s boys had a couple strong perform­ ances in the 200-meter dash. Franklin James was seventh in 24.60 and Egelkraut eighth in 25.32. Will Wilson from Kent City matched Majewski’s two wins, taking the 800-meter run in 2 minutes 1.10 seconds and the 1600meter run in 4:36.24. The top relay finish for the Delton Kellogg boys came in lhe 1600-meter run, with lhe learn of Lucas Hansen. James, Egelkraut and Kalcb Pluchinsky finishing fourth in 3:41.06. Egelkraut. Wyait Mast, Pluchinsky and Malcolm Rogers were fifth in thc 3200-meter relay in 8:55.99. Delton also got points thanks to Hansen’s fifth-place leap ol 20-1.75 in the long jump. Delton’s girls got seventh place points from Nicole Thompson in the long jump as she flew 13-10.25. Alicia Lindsey, Sarah Bassett and Isabelle Belew each scored in two individual events for lhe Delton Kellogg girls. Lindsey was seventh in lhe 100-meter dash in 14.10 and eighth in the 200 with a time of 29.68. Bassett was seventh in the 100-meter hur­ dles in 22.03 and fifth in lhe 300-meter low hurdles in 54.52. She was lhe only freshman to place in either of those races. Belew was seventh in the shot put with a mark of 29-5 and sixth in the discus at 90-.5 The Panther team also had two girls score in lhe 800-meter run. with Sammi Cleary fifth in 2:42.8-1 and Megan Grimes eighth in 2:45.81. Ashley Russo from Kent City was the only two-lime champion in individual evenLs on the girls’ side, taking the 1600-meter run in 5:25.41 and the 3200-meter run in 11:48.72. Things were closer on lhe girls’ side, with West Catholic edging Hopkins 150.5 to 147.5 for thc regional title. Calvin Christian was third with 76 points, followed by Kent City 65, Ravenna 42, NorthPointe Christian 38, Delton Kellogg 31, Black River 30, Saranac 28, Wyoming Lee 17, West Michigan Aviation 14, Muskegon Oakridge 13. Fennville 6 and The Potters’ House 1. West Catholic had the team of Sofia Phaneuf, Abby O’Rourke. Brooke Pilsch and Abby Groskiewicz win the 1600-meter relay in 4:17.12. and also got a couple of field event victories. Cassie Ford took the high jump by clearing 5-0 and O’Rourke won the pole vault at 8-6 with teammate Erin Feist second at 8 0 in that event. Maple Valley junior Olivia Ricketts spent previous springs playing soccer. . Now, she’s going to the state finals. Ricketts qualified for the finals at the Maple Valley varsity track and field team’s Division 3 Regional Meet hosted by Ithaca Friday w ith a throw of 113 feel 5 inches in lhe discus. Ricketts was tied with Stockbridge’s Lauren Allen al 113-5 heading into the finals, where Allen unleashed a throw of 117-2 to win the regional title. Dansville’s Hannah Dunham was second with a mark of 116-4 in the finals. The top two in each event at last weekend’s Division 3 Regional Meets across the state, as well as others like Ricketts who met the pre­ set state qualifying times and distances, earned spots in the June I State Finals at Comstock Park High School. Ricketts will be the only Maple Valley ath­ lete participating in the finals. She wasn’t too far from qualifying in two events, also plac­ ing fourth in the shot put with a mark of 32­ 5.5. Teammate Rachel Morris was eighth in the shot put at 31 -8. The Lion ladies had two other scoring per­ formances in lhe field. Jadelyn Stewart was third in lhe pole vault al 8-6, behind a pair of Pewamo-Westphalia athletes. Kenzie Wieber won by clearing 11-1 and teammate Sasha Plaue was second al 9-0. 'Die Lions’ Hadley Joppie was eighth in lhe long jump at 15-1.75. Those field event finishes accounted for all the Lions’ points. The 1-2 finishing the pole vault was just part of a big day for the Pewamo-Westphalia girls who dominated the regional. The Pirates finished with 185 points. Ithaca was second with 86, followed by Bath 58, Olivet 50.5, Laingsburg 45, Lansing Catholic 32, Durand 31.5, Perry 25, Dansville 25. Leslie 23.5. Carson Cily-Cry.sLal .20. Maple Valley 19, Stockbridge 19, Byron 17.5, Chesaning 16, Montrose Hill McCtoy 7 and St. Charles 3. It was a tight battle for the boys* title, wit Laingsburg edging Lansing Catholic 92-90 at the top of lhe standings. Laingsburg held on with the team of Jacob Rouse, Ian Stewart. Jordan Ransom and Jordan Dittrich finishing fifth in the 1600meter relay with a time of 3 minutes 40.96 seconds. Lansing Catholic put on a charge, with lhe team of Jeffery Lorcncen, BJ Myrick, Keenan Rebcra and Bronson Russell winning lhc day’s final event in 3:34.59. Gunner Tobias had the top finish for the Maple Valley boys, placing fourth in lhe 400meter dash in 54.38 seconds. That race was won by Lansing Catholic’s Russell in 51.69. The Lansing Catholic Cougars also had Lorcncen win lhe 800-meter run in 2:01.38 and Rebcra win the 1600 in 4:25.73. Koimarge Harris won the 110-meter high hurdles for Laingsburg in 16.00 and lhe 300meter intermediate hurdles in 42.59. The Lion boys goi a point from Doug Sears’ time of 25.10 in lhe 110 hurdle finals, which put him in eighth place. Maple Valley also scored in two relays. Sears teamed with Tobias, Dylan Kennedy and Trent Carpenter to place eighth in the 800-meter relay with a time of 1:39.42. The Lion foursome of Kennedy. Tobias, Skylor Shively and Trent Carpenter was seventh in the 1600-meter relay with a lime of 3:44.25. Behind the top two teams, Durand was third with 81 points, followed by PewamoWestphalia 61, Leslie 54.5, Chesaning 51.5, Olivet 38, Bath 37 5. Perry' 33. Stockbridge 33. Byron 22, Dansville 18, Carson City­ Crystal 17, Ithaca 11.5, Montrose Hill McCloy 9, Maple Valley 9 and St. Charles 4. 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Ukcwood improved to 17-8 in the season with its two wins. “When our pitchers throw strikes, that keeps our defense alive and the kids do a pret­ ty good job Today we did a pretty nice job of putting lhe ball in play in situations, moving runners up and taking advantage of the extra bases." said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “It w as a good win, because of the fact that we’ve been inside for a week. We were a little rusty early and then kind of got refo­ cused and lhe guys did a nice job with it. It’s The Panthers' Alex Wilfong races for third base on a wild pitch in the bottom of the fifth inning Saturday against Lakewood at the Saranac Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood's Kaleb Makely works his way to a win in the championship game of Saturday’s Saranac Invitational against Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Brett Bremer) County Transit 32-0 for the day, not too much to complain about.** . The Vikings beat Wyoming Lee 19-0 in four innings in their opener. Kameron Komer and Dylan Kemp were each 3-for-3 at the plate in the championship game against Delton. Comer had a pair of sin­ gles and a double, and was one of three Vikings to drive in two runs. Kemp scored twice and had two stolen bases. Alex Caudy had a single, a triple and two RBI. Avery Tuitman also had two RBI for Lakewood. Doug Suntkin had two singles and an RBI, and Makely and Brady Forman drove in runs. Thc Vikings put together two huge innings, scoring five runs in the top of the second and seven in the top of the sixth. TJ Wooden look the loss for Delton, allow­ ing five runs on five hits and two walks in an inning and two-thirds. Pitching depth has been a big key to lhe Vikings piling up wins, allowing lhe team to save Caudy, Kemp and Brian Young to take Ca* of ”H)st of the conference action. 'Down the line, f°r the most part, four trough six throw strikes,” said Frost. “If you tnnnv strikes make them put the ball in play lhcn you can catch some balls. Those walks conic back to haul you. We've done a real «°od job nQt walking a lol of people. I’ve got 11 s^.Ort straw with that. I don’t’ like that.” „ Angles by Wooden, Alex Wilfong and spencer Sauers were lhe only three hits for Dc.l!?n in the final. "’Is were tough to come by in the J anthers* opener too. but they eventually found enough offense to pull out a 5-4 victo,?u?r h°si Saranac. We were a much better team than Saranac,’’ sajj Delton Kellogg head coach Jesse Lyons “We just didn’t produce until the end, left Way t0() jnany guys on b.^ without h’lting the balk We’ve got to start hitting to dnye the ball. We’ve got a lol of guys that are su inging not tQ mjss.” . 1,'R’ Panthers had just one hit through five mnings against lhe Redskins, bul left 11 men on base and trailed 4-1. They rallied with four n,ns in the tOp of thc sixth. Singles by Sauers and Jacob Morgan start­ ed the Delton surge in the sixth. Morgan drove in a run with his. Wilfong had a single m the inning too. Thc big blast was a two-run double off the bat of Andrew Petzold. Eddie Jones got the win for Delton, pitch­ ing a good game according to coach Lyons. He struck out four, walked two and allowed four hits. Young got the start against Lee for Lakewood Saturday. He struck out seven, walked one and gave up two hits in his fourinning shutout. Caudy was 2-for-2 to lead the Lakewood attack. He belted a home run, drove in three runs and scored four times. Jordan White was 3-for-4 with a double and four RBI. Suntkin drove in three runs, and Makely, Kemp and McKay Markwart had one RBI each. Lakewood was slated to close out the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season Wednesday afternoon. The Vikings will be back in action Wednesday (May 28) at home against Belding. Delton Kellogg suffered a pair of tough conference losses against Hackett Catholic Central Friday, falling 10-0 and 7-0 in their Kalamazoo Valley /Xssociation doubleheader. Pennfield took two in conference action from Delton Monday, topping the maroon and white Panthers 9-3 and 1-0 in their two con­ tests. Delton Kellogg second baseman Hunter Verschoof waits to tag out Lakewoods Dyaln Kemp at second base after getting a good throw from catcher Eddie Jones to thwart Kemp's steal attempt in the top of the fourth inning Saturday in Saranac. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . Hastings links duo finishes with all-league honors South Christian finished off a sweep of the Catholic Central was led by an 86 from OK Gold Conference season by winning the Spencer Wierda and an 87 from Michael conference meet at Thc Meadows Friday by O’Farrell. 32 strokes over runner-up Grand Rapids Wayland’s leader was Alec Pawloski with Catholic Central. an 84. The Sailor team had the only two guys to South Christian also won thc final jam­ break 80 on the day, Nick VanderHorst who boree of thc season last Wednesday at Orhard was lhe day’s medalist with a 77 and Kade Hills with a score of 150. Catholic Central Hoeksema who shot a 78. was the runner-up at lhe jamboree hosted by South Christian finished the day with a Wayland with a 160. followed by Wayland score of 323, followed by Catholic Central 161. Hastings 168 and Thomapple Kellogg 355, Wayland 367, Thomapple Kellogg ‘102 194. and Hastings 418. . Hooten and Ridderbos each shot a 40 for Hastings finished the day with a pair of all­ Hastings. The Saxon team also got a 43 from conference performers, Danny Hooten and Bo Morgan and a 45 from Beck. Alec Ridderbos. Ridderbos shot a 91 Friday TK got a 45 from Brown, a 47 from and Hooten a 95 to lead lhe Saxons. Hastings Bergstrom, a 52 from Lettinga and a 53 from also got a 111 from Austin Cans and a 121 Patrie Lajoye. from Peter Beck. South Christian had four guys under 40, led Thomapple Kellogg was led to its fourth­ by Hoeksema’s 35. Kapteyn and Vanderhorsl place finish on thc day by 95s from Justin each shot 38 and Ricmersma scored a 39. Bergstrom and Mason Lettinga. TK also got a Peter Greene led Catholic Central with a 105 from Andrew Brown and a 107 from 38. Andrew Guriel. TK and 1 lastings were both back In action Behind the lop two for South Christian, Wednesday at lheir Division 2 District Grant Kapteyn shot an 81 and Josh Tournament in Holland. Riemcrsma 87. you ,fun Xkmbtrtmc FREE TROLLEY RIDES Hirtinsi Ride downtown for dinner, view the new sculptures, shop, get some ice cream, have coffee ordrinks, visit the park.., ■ Fridays from 6pm to 9pm May 30 through August 15 ■. Junes The City of Hastings will be the venue this summer for the newest Trolley route. Every Friday night, now through /Xugust 15, the Trolley will ring through the streets from 6pm to 9:00pm. Catch it at any of the schools in the city limits, any city park, and other designated slops, or just flag it down on its route. All rides FREE compliments of the local businesses listed here. June 13 Downtown Hastings COUNTY SEAT LOUNGE June 20 START6.:00 COURT HOUSE 6:00 6:50 7:40 8:30 TAVERN In Downtown Hastings 1st Ward Park 6:03 6:53 7:43 8:33 Northeastern School 6:05 6:55 7:45 8:35 Bob King Park 6:08 > 6:58 7:48 8:38 Tyden Park 6:11 7:01 7:51 8:41 COURT HOUSE 6:17 7:07 7:57 8:47 County Seat 6:19 7:09 7:59 8:49 Southeastern School 6:24 7:14 8:04 8:54 2nd Ward Park 6:26 7:16 8:06 8:56 High School 6:31 7:21 8:11 9:01 Middle School 6:34 7:24 8:14 9:04 Fish Hatchery Park 6:37 7:27 8:17 9:07 6:41 7:31 8:21 9:11 Dairy Queen . Cnteman Agency dtkutimbrc aHN ■ August 8 MM veriypn FRIDAYS 6:00 Pm till 3:00 Pm 11)0 THROUGH AUGUST 15 August 15 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-05-29.pdf 92566865599fc7b4d5770a66dd518228 PDF Text Text ;r -*V^ • • - r.C •■ : ■ ■ ' .• City council debates outdoor dining See Story oh Page Remcmb^^SJ those who served See Editori^1 on page 4 TK breaks records in district win against HHS See Story on Page 15 3 1070490102590500000049058195427 NEWS Fire devastates Tom’s Market BRIEFS Historical society to meet Tuesday Hie Barry Couniy Historical Society will meet Tuesday. June 3. at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. fo2 E. Woodlawn Ave. Desserts, coffee and tea will be served. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Native plant sale is next week The Barry Conservation District will hast its annual Native Plant Sale June 2 to 6. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the district office. 161J S. Hanover in Hastings (Secretary of State building). Gardeners will find a wide variety of favorites such as black-eyed Susans, coneflowers and other butterfly favorites, wild geraniums, native sunflowers and colorful. no-fuss options for sun. shade or partial shade ar<,u. _ 'You can purchase individual plants or choose to build a 'theme garden’ flat with a variety of plants to create a but­ terfly garden, rain or waterfront garden or a shade garden," said Joanne Barnard, conservation district director. Staff from the Barry Conservation District will be available to answ er qttes lions. For more information, call the district office. 269-948-8056. Support group for brain-related diseases underway A new support group for persons with a brain-related disease and their care­ givers has formed. Meetings arc open to patients, care­ givers and families affected by progres­ sive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal degeneration or multiple svstem atrophy. PSP. CBD, MSA. all classified as Parkinson-plus syndromes, are rare and progressive degenerative diseases char­ acterized by marked disorders in move­ ment and cognitive dysfunction. The support group for these and any other atypical Parkinsonism disorders meets the second Saturday of each month, March through December. The next meeting is Saturday, June 14. from 2 to 3:30 p.m at 1137 Florin Road, Delton. To RSVPor for more information, call Mary Meagher, 269-267-3117 or email mmeagher@mci.net. Free educational materials will be available. Look inside for special section featuring Hastings High School graduation and honors night by Julie Makurewicz Staff Writer Fire caused heavy damage to Tom’s Market, a long-standing family-owned busi­ ness in Hastings early Saturday morning, but owner Nicole Smith said she intends to rebuild and reopen as quickly as possible. Hastings firefighters were called to the cor­ ner grocery store at 241 E. State Road. Hastings, at about 12:17 a.m. Saturday. May 24. The store has served the community since 1941 when it was known as Sheffer’s Market. Although owners of the store have changed over the years, the business has continued to provide customers with personal service, fresh-cut meats, produce and more. Smith said, after meeting with fire investi­ gators, it appears an electrical issue started the blaze. According to Caris, heavy smoke was seen coming from the eaves of the building when firefighters arrived. “There was lots of smoke, hut no flames.” he said. Fire also was then discovered in a wall of the building. Caris said an explosion blew out a portion of the wall and the window’s. He did not know what caused the explosion, but said it caused a large amount of structural damage. Smith said Wednesday afternoon she does not know yet if portions of the building can be saved or if it will have to be demolished and rebuilt. She said .structural engineers* will inspect the facility later this u c.-k In the meantime, she said she is grateful lor the community’s support. “It’s been amazing.” she said. “We have so many loyal customers, and they’ve been so supportive. I’ve heard from other businesses in town and they’re supportive and have offered to help. I’m so grateful. The commu- Clean-up is undi..... '.y at Tom's Market after the-business suffered heavy damage from an explosion andldire earlyJSaturday morning. May 04 nity has been really anvizing.” Firelighters were at tne scene foi about two hours. Cans said. No firefighter ■> were injured battling the blaze and no one was al the busi­ ness at the time the fire started. Hastings firefighters were assisted by crews from Nashville, Freeport and Thomapple Township departments. Smith said she was thankful for all of the fire departments for their quick action that saved the building from further damage. “They got here really quick, and I really appreciate what they were able to do,” she See TOM'S MARKET, page 3 County's new strategic pta map Mifa committee by Doug VanderLaun Editor Even before putting its final and gratifying unanimous vote on a strategic plan that it began assembling more than six months ago, the Barry County Board of Commissioners was apparently seeking to live up to the plan’s core values al Tuesday’s board meeting. “I’d like to remove item ‘e’ from the agen­ da.” announced Chair Joyce Snow in the meeting’s first official action. “We need to live our values in working together for the betterment of the county.” The eliminated item — approved unani­ mously, though Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg expressed some surprise that it would not be discussed al all — concerned the approval for creation of a special, or ad hoc. couniy facilities review committee that ran afoul of Open Meetings Act interpretation* when it met for the first time last week. Three commissioners had been assigned to the committee that was to be charged with reviewing space needs and opportunities in the courthouse the courts and law building, the Friend of the Court building and the for­ mer library* building. When a fourth commis­ sioner joined the committee discussion last week — establishing a quorum of the county board and a violation of the Open Meetings Act —• a complaint was filed by the Hastings Banner with the Michigan State Police. Though she did not refer to the complaint. Snow suggested in her opening remarks Tuesday that she would revise the committee to make it more inclusive and transparent. “Some commissioners contacted mt- and said they’d also like to attend the committee’s meetings," Snow reported to the board. “I will revise the group so its discussions can occur at the end of eommitlcc-ot-the-whole meet­ ings or at special commiltee-ol-the-whole meetings. ” I he purpose of the committee was to gen­ erate ideas. Any and all suggestions would have been compiled unedited for presentation to the entiiv commission .. This (revision] will slow the process ... I certainly hope that (non-commissioncr] members of the ad hoc committee will continue to attend.” Snow also received criticism last week from commissioners who questioned her choice of board representatives for the com­ mittee and for holding the meeting even before it was properly established or approved of under Article VII of the board’s Rules of Procedure and Regulations. “When the committee was set up, three practically new commissioners were on it.’’ noted Commissioner Jon Smelker, who felt that, given the history of past facility -use dis­ cussions. more experienced commissioners should have been included. On a day of celebration for what may be the current board’s crowning achievement — the adoption of the county’s first-ever strate­ gic plan — Snow apparently also felt the need to fend off possible criticism of her connec­ tion to the plan’s professional facilitator, Nancy Ohle of Midland-based PT&DR. “We have a business together and are part­ ners in HR Partner Solutions,” reported Snow, of Ohle who has been paid $7,522 thus far for leading the study. “There is no relationship, there is no monetary connection to her work here with us. When we were looking for a strategic planner, I knew she would be the best. See COUNTY BOARD, page 10 Honoring our fallen veterans Lawrence J. BaUer Amer Gary Lindsay. Carl Aikinrnn ?? 1 Cemetery. (Photo by Kathy . post 45 members (from left) Neil Braendle. Bill Towne, Larry Benedict. Russ Hammond, m° - c ind Jim Dittmar. stand at parade rest during the Memorial Day ceremony at Riverside undphotos on pages 2 and 3. �Page 2 ~ Thursday, May 29, 2014 - The Hastings Banner World War II veterans honored during Hastings Memorial Day parade and ceremony Hastings American Legion Post 45 honors veterans of World War II, as well as those who have been members of the Legion for 40 and 50 or more years. Seated during the ceremony at Riverside Cemetery are (back row, from left) Robert Humphrey, Harry Brooks, James Breitner, Marvin Mason, (front row) Joe Burkholder, Clarence Hunter, Oliver Boulter, Bill Mallekoote and A.T. Dillahan. Veterans Bob Reaser and Bill Towne (not pictured) serve with the Legion's color guard during the ceremony. Hastings High School junior Max Troutman plays taps after a wreath is'• Pla“'* veterans memorial on the Barry County Courthouse lawn as part of the Memorial uay by Sandra Ponsctto _ Staff Writer Each year, Hastings’ Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 conducts a Memorial Day parade and ceremony to honor veterans who have served their country’, many ot whom lost their lives during that endeavor. This year. Post 45 decided to honor the coun­ ts s surviving World War II veterans. The post sent invitations to 31 World War 11 veterans known to reside in Barry County, and nine were willing and able to participate in the parade, which stepped off in downtown Hastings al 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. “We want to honors these veterans while we still have lime,” said Post 45 Adjutant Jim Atkinson. “ The American4 Legion is losing 550 World War II veterans every day — at one time it was 1.000; that’s why we decided it was lime to honotihcm specifically.” observance in Hastings Members of Hastings Cub Scout Pack 3175 cover their ears as the American Legion Post 45 Honor Guard fires a rifle salute at the GAR memorial In Riverside Cemetery. The post also honored veterans who have been members of the Legion for 40 and 50 years or more. In his remarks during the ceremony at Riverside Cemetery, Atkinson told those in attendance that the men and women who served during World War II w ere part of what has become known as “The Greatest Generation”— a designation he said they greatly deserve. Atkinson said that was the generation that survived the Great Depression, World War 11, which was fought on three continents, and after the war ended in 1945, went on to build /Xmerica into the industrial nation it is today. He said some of the most important discoveries, innovations and achievements of the last half of the 20th century — mainframe computers, television, the moon walk, space stations, telecommuni­ cations. and outlasting Russia in the Cold War — can be attributed to that generation. After a wreath was laid and taps played at Riverside’s Grand Army of the Republic memorial honoring Civil War veterans, the final wreath was laid the on the grave of the most recent veteran to be buried al Riverside Cemetery, Max Wellfare. Some of Wellfare’s family members were in attendance as Atkinson told how Wellfarc never again touched a firearm after returning from duty. Atkinson also told the crowd how after Wellfare’s wife had health issues and was confined to a nursing home. Wellfarc made a point to visit her and patiently feed her lunch every day. After a prayer from Post chaplain Dave Decker, a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps, the ceremony concluded with Atkinson thanking everyone for remembering those; who served their country. . The Hastings High School Marching Band, under the direction of Spencer White, makes its way along West State Road during the annual Hastings’Memorial Day Parade. A1-’: Wellfare family members hug each other during a memorial ceremony at the grave of Max Wellfaro buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. U S. Navy veteran Clarence Hunter throws a wreath Into the Thornapole Rivat in honor of men and women who served and died upon the sea. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) �, nuwirp Banner dhii’w — Thursday. inur>oay. way Hie Hastings May 29. ZUH 2014 — rag? Page -3 j । Parking or platform dining? seaspnaLoyi^opr dinjng doyiBiP^n by S»ddn' I’ohsetto Sniff Writer Seasonal outdoor dining areas arc a popU| feature of many restaunm s m communities large and small throughout lhe Mid^« Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 color guard leads the procession through the avenue of flags at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Veterans Terry Perry (center) and Bob Reaser (right) listen as Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 Adjutant Jim Atkinson addresses those attending the annu­ al Memorial Day ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. according to the ‘Jgs Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Monday evening, the Hastings Ci y Council discussed at length the DDA’s recommendation ,hat the city allow the installation of seasonal dining platforms on (he sidewalk and/or parking spaces adjacent to downtown eateries. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield introduced the DDA’S request and said the council didn’t need to take formal action on the request that evening- Mansfield said he was merely seeking direction from the coun­ cil as to whether or not he should proceed with preparing a draft ordinance and develop­ ing a policy regarding platform dining in the downtown business district tor a first reading at the council’s next meeting. “The caution 1 would like to make is — these arc in a lot of communities right now... These are occurring in other places; but there is a certain leap of faith required," Mansfield told council members." I here are a few things we are not going to get exactly right, right off the bat. But, again, a lot ot communities have done this." Mansfield said the city staff have met and discussed ways to ensure that the outdoor din­ ing areas are safe and don’t have a negative impact. “We will learn from the experiences of oth­ ers but we may have to tweak this as we go, slightly," he said. "1 don’t think there will be any major changes that w ill be necessary, but there may be some small things that we will have to l<x>k into." Hastings Community Development Director John Hart said the DD/\ has been working on the idea of outdoor dining plat­ forms since 2010. when Seasonal Grille requested outdoor dining. “What platform dining does is expands that area that pedestrians can safely move about on sidewalks and you can have the dining right out at the edge of the street in the right­ of-way," explained Hart, adding that the fenced platforms would give more control over the outdoor dining areas. During the discussion, trustees debated whether the bmeHi,allowing seasonal platform dining area* *v be installed would outweigh lhe loss of parking iq front of the restaurants. While mosi of the trustees said they were in favor of al least allowing plat­ form dining areas on .a trial basis, trustee Brenda McNabb-Stange said she was opposed to the idea. “I don’t think our sidewalks are big enough for this," she said. “These platforms, first of all. are going to take up parking... Then, if “I don't think our sidewalks are big enough for this," she said. “These platforms, first of all, are going to fake up parking... Then, if every one of our restaurants got one of these platforms, how many spaces would we lose in downtown to the dining areas?" Trustee Brenda McNabb-Stange every one of our restaurants got one of these platforms, how many spaces would we lose in downtown to the dining areas? McNabb-Stange also questioned whether ail restaurants would be allowed to have plat­ forms because of the size and availability of parking in front of the establishments or if the city would pick and choose which restaurants would be allowed to have one. “So now. It’s geography which determines whether or not you can take up public right of way." she said. "I don’t think we have room for this type of thing. I like the concept. 1 think it is nice to have the dining outside of the restaurants — I just think it fits in Hastings." Hart said the platform requirements could be tailored to fit the site. McNabb-Stange asked Hart if the ordi­ nance and policy would spell out the different rules for the different areas, such as South Jefferson Street which has four restaurants and limited parking. Hart said the ordinance and policy would address those issues while still allowing platform dining. "There could be some stumbling blocks, some fear it won’t work." he said, "but, for the most part, the folks I’ve talked to said they are interested in it and would like to see it done because it has so many positive aspects to it and puts us further down the road as a rural community... We arc a destination place because we continue to try new things." Hart said they could try it for a year and, if it worked, they could continue w ith it. If not, they could adapt the ordinance and policy. Trustee Barry Wood said, while he appre­ ciated McNabb-Stange’s concerns, he was in favor of allowing platform dining downtown. "When I go to a community that has this type of outdoor activity. 1 am attracted to that particular place to go to.” he said. "It gives a different dimension to this community." Wood‘added Ih'aldv^ thinks the appeal of outdoor ’dining WQtffd overcom^ people's objection to having to walk a few' extra feet. Trustee Dave Jasperse, who owns Bosley's Pharmacy on South Jefferson Street, ques­ tioned the viability of platform dining on South Jefferson Street but said if businesses wanted to try it, they should be allowed to do Trustee Bill Redman, Mayor pro-tem Dave Tossava and Mayor Frank Campbell also said TOM'S MARKET, continued from page 1— Breezes unfurl the flags lining the drive of Riverside Cemetery as the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post Memorial Day parade approaches. ' Tom’s Market has been a neighborhood grocery store since 1941 when it was called Sheffer’s Market. Pictured are current and past owners of the market (from left) Rowena Hale, Steve Robinson, Doris Hale, Nicole Smith and the late Carl Smith. said. lite market has been a community staple for more than 70 years and is the last neigh­ borhood grocery' store in the city. Maurice and Doris Sheffer purchased the business in 1941 from Bertha Wellfarc who operated it out of her home before moving to the comer of East State Road mid North Boltwood In 1948, the Sheffer co-owned the store with their daughter and son-in-|aw Rowena and Leon Hale and renamed the store Sheffer and Hale. In 1953, Maurice and Doris Sheffer retired and sold iheir share of the business to the Hales. T1W store was then called Hale’s Market for more than 20 years until the Hales sold to Tom Robinson. The ,tore has been known iu Ton|. since 1976 when Rowena anil t , *“"«■ .he business to Tom Robins.,,," Approximately two-thirds of the flags that line the Memorial Day Avenue of Flags at Riverside Cemetery In Hastings, like this one from the Rector family, aro Hags that once draped the coffin of a veteran and have been donated to Post 45. The flags are only used during the annual ceremony. Changed .he nan.c Iron. 'loin’s Market. Too' s son. Steve, maim-' .a lhe Toni's Market name when he took"111, the business, tner Since January 1989. Tom’s KfirL v occupied the back page of full-page advertising ol Weekly ‘ J7 In 1999, Sieve Robinson so|d \ u ‘O C arl and “It’s been amazing. We have so many loyal customers, and they’ve been so supportive. I’ve heard from other businesses in town and they’re supportive and have offered to help. I'm so grateful. The community has been really amazing.” .. ■ ■ Owner Nicole Smith Nicole Smith, who opted to continue the Tom’s Market name that had been so succcssfor scars Nicole continued to operate the business after her husband. Carl, died unex­ pectedly in February. The market is the last neighborhood gro­ cery store in the city and, until Saturday's . ; operated with 14 employees. Smith .said he’s met with all ot them and will do what she can to assist them until lhe store reopens. if restaurateurs wanted to try the concept, the city should allow them to try it. Trustee Alan Klein said he strongly sup­ ported the idea. “I think it is great. I think it is progressive," he said. "I think that it will attract a different crowd to downtown. I think it is awesome that w'c arc even having this conversation." . With the consensus in favor of allowing plat­ form dining, at least on a tnal basis, Mansfield said a draft ordinance and policy would be ready for a first reading during the council’s next regular meeting Monday. June 9. “There could be some stumbling blocks, some fear it won’t work, but, for the most part, the folks I’ve talked to said they are inter­ ested in it and would like to see it done because it has so many positive aspects to it and puts us further down the road as a rural community... We are a destina­ tion place because we continue to try new things." Hastings Community Development Director John Hart In other business the council: • Held a public hearing to solicit public comment on the proposed operating budget for the city for the 2014-15 fiscal year and the millage rate to support the budget. There was no public comments and the hearing was closed. The council then unanimously approved a resolution adopting the budget and setting the supporting general operating millage rate at 16.0174 and the cemetery mill­ age at .75 for the upcoming fiscal year. The millage rates are the same as they are for the current fiscal year. • Held a public hearing on the final assess­ ment roll for the downtown parking special assessment district which reflected a reduced allocation due to the DDA agreeing to once again pay a portion of the cost to maintain dow ntown parking. There were public com­ ments and the hearing was closed. The coun­ cil unanimously approved a resolution to approve the final roll. • Approved a request from Hastings Summerfest Chairman Mike Hallifax to hold the Summerfest activities 'ttvejvcx^ssary ordinances Friday. Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 24. • Approved a request from Carol Vogt, on behalf of the Downtown Business Team, to allow sidewalk sales downtown during the Gus Mucker Tournament Saturday, June 28 and Sunday. June 29 and during the city’s annual sidewalk sales Friday. July 11 and Saturday, July 12. • Observed Mayor Frank Campbell as he presented a proclamation recognizing the Laurence J. Bauer American Legion for its work w ith area veterans. • Approved a request from Michael Moakley, representing Battle Creek Harley, to close the l(X) block of East State Street to hold a grand opening celebration from 5 to 9 p in. Saturday. June 21. Battle Creek Harley is opening a seasonal store at 144 E. State Street Tuesday. June 3 and will be open from June through September. Moakley said that he hopes the store will grow into a year round venture. • Heard a presentation from Barry County Commissioner Ben Geiger on the Barry County Board of Commissioner’s new strate­ gic plan which calls for collaboration between the county and municipalities. • Approved a resolution to continue lhe cur­ rent time limits in Municipal Parking Lots No. 1 and No. 2 which are three hours except for two 15-minule spaces. • Appointed At-Home Realty as lhe agency to market the Court Street Planned Urban Development (PUD) site with a 5 percent commission for listing and a 5 percent com­ mission for the sale of lhe property. > • Authorized City Clerk Tom Emery lo sign a video service agreement w ith AT&T. • Approved a traffic control order and lhe posting of no parking signs on lhe north side of East State Street between Bollwood and Hanover Street. • Directed Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris to prepare a draft ordinance prohibiting the open bunting of leaves and yard debris with­ in city limits. Tossava supported the ban say­ ing that lhe burning of leaves can cause breathing problems for the elderly and for those with respiratory problems. Call anytime for 1618 classified ads 269-945-9554 �Page 4 - Thursday May 29. ?0H - The Hastings Banner Did you SCC? Memorial Day is for remembering those who serv<?a Walk this way A pair of cranes that has taken up res­ idence near Jan Atanay’s home on Lake 21 near Delton brought its young colts along for an introduction Tuesday morn­ ing. Atanay said the adult cranes have been neighborhood residents for the past few years, but this was the first time she has seen any offspring. We're dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken bv readers or our staff members that represents Bam County, fl }oti have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hasting Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058; or email ncws<«jadgraphics.com Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. do you remember? Stay between the lines Banner May 7, 1953 ROAD-E-O Winner — William Castelein. of near Quimby, is pictured receiving the Junior Chamber of Commerce trophy he won in Sunday’s Teenage Road-E-0 at the fairgrounds. Pictured are (from left) Jim Jensen, Jaycee past president, and Chip St. Martin, president of the club. Bud Enness, Ken Coppess and Joe Duffy placed behind William, who earned the right to compete for state honors. Seventeen boys and girls competed in the contest conducted over a course similar to those used in national truck­ ers' competition, which tested the teens’ ability to drive a straight line, maneuver in close quarters, stop on a given line and park in a small space. Each also took a written test. Other contestants were Pat Taffee, Dixie Cooley, Rod Boyes, Earl LaCrosse. Lanny Bennett, Robert Ingram, Art Ash. John Myers, Connie McMillen. Sharon Klevorn, Kenneth Duits, George Magoon and Gary Slocum (Photo by Barth) Group planning paddle event on Little Long Lake For the 12th consecutive year, the Four Township Water Resources Council will host a paddle as part of the Kanoe the Kazoo events. This year the council will conduct a Celebrating and protecting ‘under God’ in the Pledge of Allegiance June 14 is Flag Day and will mark the 60th anniversary of the words "under God” being added to the Pledge of Allegiance. Earlier this year, the Michigan Senate approved my resolution to celebrate this mile­ stone and recognize the roles three former Michigan lawmakers played in adopting lhe words into the pledge Michigan Congressman Louis Charles Rabaut. D-14th District, on April 20. 1953, became the first to submit a resolution to amend the Pledge with the words "under God.” The words became part of the pledge on Flag Day, June 14. 1954. when President Dwight Eisenhower signed a similar joint res­ olution introduced by Michigan natives. Congressman Charles Oakman. R 17lh District, and U.S. Sen. Homer Ferguson, RMichigan. Senate Resolution JOX also asks Congress to keep the words “under God” preserved in the nations pfedge as a testament to the founding ideals that fed our country to pros­ perity. These small yet powerful words, ’nation, under God,’ were first spoken by President Abraham Lincoln during his Gettysburg Address. ’They gave our nation strength to persevere back then and are the thread that holds us together still today. ' President Eisenhower addressed our nation’s fundamental belief in God at lhe signing of the amended Pledge of Allegiance, saying that these words will have a profound meaning, "In this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America’s heritage and future; in this way we shall con­ stantly strengthen.” . When lhe future of the United States was threatened by communism, we reminded our citizens and the world that America and liber ty would prosper because of this fundamental belief. Sixty years later, as we face lhe ongoing threat of terrorism, reminding people of our nation s founding principles is as important as ever. guided tour on Little Long Lake in Richland Township, Saturday morning, June 14. The Four Township Water Resources Council is comprised of concerned citizens dedicated to protecting water quality in Barry and Prairieville townships in Barry County, and Richland and Ross townships in Kalamazoo County. Council members are dedicated to protecting water quality in the four townships, led by a 12-member board of directors from all four townships and citizens from many backgrounds. z\ll of the previous paddles have been on water bodies with public pccess. said Kenneth M. Komheiser, president of lhe Four Township Water Resources Council. “Thanks to the generosity of the Boudeman family in pres iding this access for our paddle, we are privileged to be able io offer an oppor­ tunity to see Little Long Lake, which is the largest of the "sister” lakes in the Gull Lake Watershed, but has no public access site,” said Komheiser. "Barring foul weather and strong winds, this should be an easy paddle with a focus on lake ecology and the interac­ tions between the human and natural commu­ nities that live on or in the lake. prganizers have recruited several naturalist guides, including Dr. Stephen K. Hamilton. MSU professor of ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry at the Kellogg Biological Station; Dr. Gary G. Mittlebach. MSU profes­ sor of zoology at KBS and a waterfront resi­ dent of Little Long kike; and Steve Allen, naturalist at the Kalamazoo Nature Center for many years and currently "ilh GcUm Scrv5ccs inc. Ecological and Native Plant Consulting­ Check-in and orientation will be between 8 and 9 a.m.. Because lhe access site is on pnValc land, directions will be given to particiP.a,u" 'vhen they pre-register. The paddle should last 2 |/o lo lhive hours. More infar­ ction about the paddle and prercgistration ^ available by emailing ftwrcW.com. 1a|ticipanis must provide their own canoes ?r kayaks and gear Sunscreen, insect repelle,H and personaI floatation devices are rec­ ommended. The council will provide bottled *a,c.r* but participants should bring their own Mb‘Cks and soft drinks. What a beautiful weekend it was to enjoy parades, picnics and special cele­ brations, especially after the harsh Michigan winter we endured. What made it even more beautiful was the fact that people all over the area and across lhe country gathered to honor and celebrate lhe men and women who served their country. The annual Hastings Memorial Day Parade Monday was led by a military color guard, some military personnel and a tram full of aging World War II veterans proudly representing their service organi­ zations. There were Giri Scouts and Boy Scouts. We had antique cars and motorcy­ cles, bikes and trikes. And, of course, the mighty Hastings High School Saxon Marching Band. As part of the special ceremony at the parade’s final destination. Riverside Cemetery. Master of Ceremonies Jim Atkinson look the time to pay tribute to the veterans in attendance along with a lit­ tle of their history and service informa­ tion. It was a moving ceremony as each veteran stood and was acknowledged for his service to our nation, followed by a presentation of arms and playing of taps. During Atkinson’s comments he reminded those in attendance that these men were "members of the ’Greatest Generation.”* When veteran television newsman Tom Brokaw was researching his book. The Greatest Generation, he toured many bat­ tle sites remembering, "on the beaches of Normandy. I began to reflect on the won­ ders of these ordinary people whose lives were laced with the markings of great­ ness.” Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell offered a story about Old Glory and fol­ lowed it with his own concerns for those who might not understand how much was given to us by these veterans — both liv­ ing and dead — so that we could enjoy this great nation. Many Americans view the holiday as a long weekend to travel, camp and enjoy family and friends rather than a time to offer an individual tribute to ihose who gave so much by attending a paijidc or special memorial celebration. ' These differing perspectives on Memorial Day have raised concerns with groups like lhe American Lxgion, who, in recent years, have called for Memorial Day to return to May 30 rather than mak­ ing it part of a threc-day, start-of-summer weekend. The concerns of these groups is legitimate because it appears more and more Americans view Memorial Day nowas "a time for relaxation and leisure recre­ ation rather than as a solemn occasion — and a time to reflect and pay tribute to American servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation.” So, should we think of the holiday as a threc-day weekend, lhe end of a school year and the beginning of summer rather than a special time to honor those who served their country? I say No. The Memorial Day observance was called Decoration Day when it began, a holiday that dates back to Civil War limes when families decorated burial sites with flowers in honor of their veterans. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968, though, created certain holidays as long weekends. Family enjoyment and eco­ nomic considerations came to override what was always a time to stop and remember our veterans. Since then. Memorial Day has been celebrated on the last Monday of May. For those of us who attended one of lhe area’s ceremonies this past weekend. I’m sure every’ one found these local services to be a moving experience. The problem we face now is in how to transfer the emotion and the dedication wc all felt to What do you 7 —Jin( .>ndj fiic the cost that that’s younger stood the importance < been paid for safeguardmg the! doms we all enjoy. countries Today, there are pcoP « £ thcir around this world wh f dom we fives just for a taste of that tree enjoy because generations befo • willing to give their lh~ " ““ we It’s even more important tod y as Americans lake the time cad > ‘ celebrate and remember those who and gave their lives for our need to take the time. too.10 " wc can do to avoid war in the future. In a previous column. I printed a pas sage Irvin a 2003 speech given by former U.S. Secretary of State CoIm Powell, which later became known as the Doctrine.” In that speech, Powell spelled out these thoughts clearly. "Is the political objective we seek to achieve important, clearly defined and understood?" he asked. “Have all other nonviolent policy means failed? Will mil­ itary force achieve the objective? At what cost? Have the gains and risks been ana­ lyzed? How might the situation that wc seek to alter, once it is altered by force, develop further and what might be the consequences?" Powell challenged us as a nation to go slow in answering those questions. He acknowledged that most Americans deplore war but. at the same time, he said, "every American realizes that in the chal­ lenging days ahead, our wishes are not likely to be fulfilled. In those circum­ stances where we must use military force, we have to be ready, willing and able. Where we should not use force, wc have to be wise enough to exercise restraint. 1 have finite faith in the American people’s ability to sense when and where we should draw the line.” Pope Francis recently returned from a trip to the Middle East praying for peace and understanding between Palestinian and Israeli leaders, saying lhe breakdown in talks between the two sides earlier this year was unacceptable, in his speech, he . .called for the “two states to-exist pnti Jive 1inpeace ------------—-3—. ­ and• security within international ly recognized borders " As Americans, we should look to lead­ ers like Colin Powell and Pope Francis to help us find ways to accept our differ­ ences. tolerating them rather than letting the differences divide us to the point that war is lhe only solution. If groups like the American Legion are looking for ways to educate people — young and old alike — then they should suggest that veterans be ready to tell their stories, relate their experiences and point out the sacrifices they made and the costs that were incurred. These are the people who can help Americans understand the true cost and the impact of war. Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics Congratulations area graduates In this issue of the Banner you will find a special section acknowledging the 2014 graduating class of Hastings High School. In June, we will be presenting the Delton Kellogg graduates. J-Ad Graphics covers all area high school schools and publishes features of their honors and graduation ceremonies. Graduation is an important part of the history of our communities — as is the observance and honor these students receive along the way. Congratulations grads - you’ve only just begun. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion ixdl v<v u question posed each week by accessing our website, ww w ihstino-n on lhe Results will be tabulated and reported along with « new question thSwingweeL Last week: The tradition of Memorial Day is to honor those who served. Will you be participating in any parades, graveside ceremonies, or other patriotic activities this holiday weekend? 70% 30% Yes No For this week: 90 witnn. is the raise a good thing? □ Yes No �Thn Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29. 2014 — Page 5 BUSINESS BRIEFS Theft destroys sentimental values To the editor: I hope those who stole the concrete bear F001 my front porch where it’s been for more . an 3^ ycars arc proud of themselves. If you nd been caught for taking something that doesn t belong to you. \ou would have been taking a trip to the basement of Pennock Hospital. I m tired, like countless others arc, of hav*ng things stolen from me. This piece had sen­ timental value to me because it belonged to my now-deceased mother. I’ve now installed a security system with cameras and surveillance video. If 1 was the thief, I would be ashamed to steal something that doesn’t belong to me. Elden Shcllenbarger. Hastings Carrie William’ has graduated with academic honors and has earned her associate’s degree from . Kellogg C o m in unit) College in parale­ gal studies. Williams has also been accepted into the national honor society for parale­ gals, Lamda Carr'e Williams Epsilon Chi. , Williams is now employ hy lhe Uw offices of Carol K,nes Dw>er. p.c. in Hastings. (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed Is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. ~ Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, May 29 — Movie Memories views the little gem 1 II Cry Tomorrow” with Susan Hayward. 4:30 to 8 p,m> Friday, May 30 — preschool story time soars and dives with vultures and whales. 10:30 to 11 a.m Monday, June 2 — summer reading begins today through Saturday. Aug. 2. “Fizz. Boom. Read” for pre-kindergarten through sixth grades. “Spark a Reaction" for teens, and "Literary Elements” for adults. Tuesday. June 3 — toddler story time cov­ ers xylophones, yaks and zebras. 10:30; youth chess, 4 to 5; chess club. 6 to 8; geneal­ ogy club, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 — library’s book club for adults discusses Tempting Fate by Kate Green, noon to 2 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Gau 269-9454>iUfor Hastings Banner classified ads Hastings schools to provide free summer lunch program SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Big-screen names may be eligible by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist It’s summertime, and that means it’s time for popcorn, snacks, and blockbuster movies on the silver screen. Have you noticed that many of lhe heroes in theaters this year seem to be of a certain age? In fact, some of them are old enough they could easily be getting Social Security retirement benefits even as they continue to work — saving the world or otherwise. These days, retirement isn’t what it used to be. Modern-day retirees are more likely to be traveling’, volunteering and being active — even continuing to work — while collecting retirement benefits. That’s likely the case with many of the actors we’ll sec in this year's movies. Take "The Expendables .3.” Expendables Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford and Arnold Schwarzenegger are all old enough to be eli­ gible for retirement benefits. Captain America returned to the big screen this year. Even though he’s still out saving the world, he first appeared on the job in a comic book in 1941. making him a likely candidate for collecting Social Security retirement pay­ ments. Spidennan, also back' on lhe big screen this summer, is a little younger, first appearing in 1962. But he is old enough to plan for his BcHHICT Devoted to the Interests of Barry County since 1856 Puotshedby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Another group with unusual conditions: the X-Men, returning to the big screen for the summer. Professor X and Magneto arc surely old enough to receive full retirement. In addi­ tion to X-Men like Wolverine and Beast, there are a number of X-Women, such as Mystique, Storm. Rogue and Kitty Pryde, who could possibly qualify for Social Security benefits. While none of them appear old enough to apply for retirement, they should consider applying for disability bene­ fits, given their severe conditions. Whether you’ve been bitten by a radioac­ tive spider or find yourself reaching the latter years in life, lhe place to go for all of your Social Security information and business is our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE. Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to i onda. > antiKn'ssa.gov. If you see MIKE KALMINK Where Hfid Love U One-of-i-Kind Vacation &ibie School First Presbyterian Church of Hastings ’ June 9-13 [9AM-noon| Parents are welcome to come at 11:30 every day for our tail end program. Join us as we explore Jesus’ one-of-a-kind love. Special Wed. Night program (6-8PM) for any child who was unable to attend or want to review. Saturday, May 31 wish (tint a HAPPY 50th! Love you dear More info and register at www.fintchurchhasttngs org/kids ministry FULL TIME The Hastings Highway, 10 a.m. pick-up; 11:45 a.m. drop­ off. • Baltimore Terrace Mobile Home Park, 5033 S. Bedford Road. 10:55 am. pick-up; 11:45 drop-off. • Northeastern Elementary. 519 Grant St., 11:15 a m. pick-up. 12:40 p.m. drop-off. • Community Center back parking lot. 520 W. South St.. 11:25 a.m, pick-up. 12:30 p.m. drop-off Adults may purchase a lunch for $.3.50. All meals need to be consumed on-site, with the exception of the fruit or vegetable; which may be taken home. Check lhe Hastings Area Schools website www.hasskl2.org. and the Banner for any changes in dates, locations, or times. Organizations interested in volunteering to serve meals or those who would like more information about the program are asked to call Matt Moore. 269-948-4417, or Sandy Graybill. 269-948-4400. Hastings Area Schools has announced that it again participate in the summer foot! serv­ ice program that will provide free lunches for young people. Eligible recipients include children 18 years and under and people up to aue 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically dis­ abled. recognized by the State of Michigan or a local agency, regardless of financial status. Tlte meals will be provided JI a.m. to I p.m. Monday through Friday from June 9 through Friday Aug. 22. al Southeastern Elementary School. 1300 S. East St., and Central Elementary. 509 S. Broadway. In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, no lunches will be served Monday. June 30, through Friday. July 4. Transportation to Southeastern Elementary will be provided from lhe following locations at the approximate pick-up and drop-off limes: _ • Dowling Country' Chapel. 9275 S. M-.37 HYAA FLAG, FOOTBALL, & CHEER SIGNUPS FOR FALL 2014 TRUCK DRIVER • JUNE 7 from 9 a.m. - Noon • The Barry County Road Commission has an open­ ing for a full time truck driving position. A high school diploma or GED is required along with a Michigan commercial driver’s license with A&N endorsements. Applications can be picked up at the Barry County Road Commission office (phone 269-945-3449) at 1725 W. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml between 6:45 AM & 3:15 PM. A complete job description will be provided at the time of applica­ tion. Applica*,ons be accepted until June 9, 2014. Hourly wage will start at $18.69. The Barry County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer- ms™ at Central Elementary as part of the Very Barry Summer Event Cost is S95 for Cheer and otball, and $50 for Flag Questions for football: contact Vai Slaughter 269-420-1406 Questions for cheer: contact Connie Williams 269-953-0505 —as See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 6 — Thursday. May 29, 2014 - Th<’ Hastings Banner ' 77STW4 Playingat the Plaza summer entertainment debuts June 6 ' Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your con venience... QUIMBY I SITED GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH S9<0 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville. Ml 49073. PaMor Don Roscoe. (517) *52-9228. Sunday sen tee 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd . P.O. Box 408. (corner of Milo Rd. A S. M-43). Delton. MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Senice 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.. Nursery and Children s Ministry Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARFNE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor Sunday School 9.45 am. Motnipg Worship Sen ice 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 pm.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.15 a.m. Sunday Schoo) for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. de Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m., Aw ana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8001 for information on MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10: 45 a m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday Schoo! and Nursery' available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m.. Worship A Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes. Praise Band, Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and mere! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office^ mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N Main. Woodland. MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PI.EASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758 3021 church phone. Sunday Service- 9:30 am.: Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m ; Bible .Study A: Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6.30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings. MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time. 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving) Sunday services each week: 9.15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http.7/trax.to'andrcwatthias. We are part of the Diocese of lhe Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Website: www. hopcum.org. Church Fax No: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Bolson. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning- 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr Hi & Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May) Sundayevening service 6 pm: SonShinc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru .May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at lhe church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community ofChristfollow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Monring Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study A Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pasior Jim Hess or lhe church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim&cbchastings.org or sec our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. ME IlIODIST CHURCH M-79 Fast. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 4‘X>58. Pastor Rev. jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392 Sunday Worship IJ a.m. Children’s Sunday School. 10.30 am. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd, PO. Box 273. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scxxt Price. Phone: 269-94809(X). Website.- w-ww.lifegatecc.corn. Sunday Worship 10 a m. Wednesdav Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST , CHURCH ' Strrnghftning Funtlit'S Thru Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hasting*. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday Schoo! 9:30-10.15 u.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10.05 a.m.-10:20 am Worship Service: 10:30 a m. & Children Church, age 4­ 4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and /\dult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, w ill return Sept. 10. 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will continue throughout die sum­ mer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR.” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m.. Wed Thurs. 9 am-2:3O p.m , Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting al lhe Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A: Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 . GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday' Sunday, June 1, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 A 10.45; 9:30 Sunday School. June 1 • Men’s A Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. June 2 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location* 239 E North St., Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-5-163. Rev. Dr. Jell Garrison, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10.00 a.m. Fellowship Time; 11:00 am. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during serv­ ice. Visit us online at wvyw4mtchiirchhastingb.org and our web log for sermons at hitp://hastingsprcsbyierian.b!ogs pot.com. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, lhe churches and these local businesses: ,he Hastin„s Snr.v Plaza, located next to 4 Ci*"» in ‘town,°*" is ™orc ‘han a pjacc for weary shoppers to rust ‘heir feet arid thc young and young at heart to pet wet during the long, hot days of summer ” il s also the n|acc for free family entertain­ ment every Thursday. Starting June 6 chil“tvns en‘ertainmcnt will be provided at noon 6-3(),n CVen«ng. musical entertainment at ”We wanted for people in the community to have a chance to get out and enjoy down­ town,” said Hastings arts and events coordi­ nator Maiya Merrick, who has organized this summer’s entertainment at the plaza. “This 1 nursday evening entertainment is scheduled at a time when people can come home from work, listen to a band, go oul to cat and still be home at a decent hour. Wc also wanted to have bands come out here that might appeal to the ’younger and slightly more hip’ popu­ lation of Hastings.” The children’s programs are provided in large part through a donation by Bosley Pharmacy. “Dave Jaspcrse [owner of Bosley and a Hastings City Council trustee] wanted to be sure wc were keeping the youth entertained during the day,” said Merrick. “Since we were already working on booking evening bands. wc were very excited to work with him on this project for the youth. I have two kids of my own and was excited to schedule enter­ tainment that they would be able to enjoy.” Thc Playing at lhe Plaza lineup for summer 2014 is as follows: Children’s entertainment, every Thursday at noon • June 5 — Janet Marsh, storyteller. • June 12 - Little Nell - Big Fun. • June 19 — Deep Fried Pickle Project, a Hokum and Honky-Tonk Space Sushi concert featuring homemade recycled instruments. • June 26 — T hornapple Players, children’s theater. • July 3 — David Storms, magician. • July 10 — Small Sounds - music, move­ ment and imagination. • July 17 - YMCA of Hany County, hands-on song and dance. • July 24 — Tunes and Tales by Tricia, sto­ rytelling. •July 31 — Thee Bluebeard-Pirate captain and adventurer. • Aug. 7 — Gcnot “Winter Elk’’ Picor. interactive songs, stories and dances from native Michigan. • /Vug. 14 — Community Music School sing-along. • Aug. 21 — BcnJammin and Analisa. Busy summer begins for Thornapple Arts Council The Fridays at the Fountain concert scries will be the opening note of a busy summer for the Thomapple Arts Council. The first con­ cert takes to the couniy courthouse lawn Friday, June 13. The series runs each Friday until Aug. 15 with no concert scheduled for July 4. Concerts arc Uve and start a‘ »oon on the courthouse lawii'in Hastings. A complete list of performers cgnbe found on the web­ site. w w w. thomappleans.org. Other upcoming events include: Friday, June 13 — annual Downtown Hastings Sculpture Exhibition Opening Celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. The arts council will have docents at lhe sculptures, along with live music around town. Friday, June 13 — the Solo Cup Chat from 5 to 8 p.m. at the comer of Center and Church streets. Anyone with a business idea can join in casual conversation about entrepreneurial opportunities and resources in Barry Couniy. Saturday, June 21 — a free watercolor workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. led by artist Kathleen Crane. The cost is $75 and all sup­ plies are included. Call for more information or visit the website. Thursday. June 26 — the arts council part­ ners with the Walldorff for a wine and art event from 6:30 io 8:30 p.m. in the Walldorff Ballroom. The cost is $35 per person. More information and online registration can be found at the website. Tuesday, July 8 — the arts council will host the No Family Left Indoors program from 6:30 lo 8 p.m. Families can listen to music, sec a demonstration of drums and drumming, and make a drum This event will be on thc courthouse lawn in Hastings. A complete list of No Family Left Indoors events is available on lhe website. The arts council is looking for volunteers who would be interested in helping with var­ ious programs and events throughout the year. Call 269-945-2002 for more informa­ tion. DELTON, Ml - Georgia Stevens, of Delton, passed away May 27. 2014, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. Georgia was born August 10. 1928, in Columbus. OH. the daughter of Walter and Pricilla (Lawson) Hayes. Georgia married Kenneth J. Stevens and they owned and oper­ ated Stevens Sawmill for many years. Georgia would take care of the office, cut wood, haul logs and lumber. She loved her flowers and feeding and caring for lhe wild turkeys. Georgia considered herself an “old farm girl”. Georgia was a member of the Family Worship Center. Church of God in Kalamazoo. She is survived by stepsons, Jim (Marsha) Stevens and Richard (Jeanie) Stevens; a brother, Thomas Hayes; several grandchil­ dren and great grandchildren. Georgia was preceded in death by her par­ ents; her husband, Kenneth; a son Kenneth; a daughter-in-law, Brenda; brothers, Charles, Paul and Jim; and sisters. Frances and Penny. Georgia’s family will receive friends Monday. June 2, 2014, noon to I p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church, Delton, where her funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m.. Pastor Edward Lane Davis officiating. Burial will take place in Prarieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Family Worship Center, Church of God Youth Group will be appreciated. Please visit www.williatn$goresfuneral.com to leave a condolence mes­ sage for Georgia’s family. Hmm 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 osley Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 13970987 B 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 culture. Evening entertainment, every Thursday at 6:30 • June 5 — Bennett, progressive roots grass. •June 12 — Doug Fast, classics. • June 19 — Jen Sygit, folk music singer and• songwriter. June 26 — Chuck Whiting. American roots. • July 3 — Red Fail Ring. Americana. • July 10 — David Greeley, singer, song­ writer and strolling musician. • July 17 — Moxicvillc, early 20s swing style with2450s • July ■— rock. Grumpy Old Men, classic rock , from the 60s and 70s. • July 31 — Jeff Speas. folk rock classics. • Aug. 7 — Funky Marbles, jam band with a rock/country/hip hopTunk feel. •Aug. 14 — Maiden Voyage, folk rock. • Aug. 21 — Ed Englerth, moody intelli­ gent folk jazz blues. • Aug. 28 —- Graham Parson, folkish songs in a non-folkish way. Mary M. Rangiiette iwkmi 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 interactive, educational children’s program. • Aug. 2S - Andres Salguero, a celebra­ tion of Spanish language and Latin American j.28 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 ♦ 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry Couniy and Surrounding Communities for 45 years .Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services .Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangenient Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated .vu.Lrirrbachfuneralhome.net HASTINGS, MI - Mary M. Ranguettc. age 80, of Hastings, passed away Monday. May 26. 2014 as a result of an automobile accident in Hastings. Mary was bom on August 25. 1933 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the daugh­ ter of Albert W. and Ruby L. (Royer) Barry'. She attended a one room school in Carlton Center and graduated from Woodland High School. Mary- worked for Cappon Oil and JCPenney for 24 years until her retirement on January I, 1996. She married Joseph Ranguette on February 19. 1955. Mary was a member of the Middleville Wesleyan Church, past president of VFW #8260 in Nashville and also the former Carlton Grange. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ruby Barry; husband, Joseph; son, Steve Strickland and brothers. Mark (Marsha) Barry, Lee Barry, and Lynn Barry-. Mary is survived by her daughter. Lois (Manny) Ozuna of Hastings; son, Armand (Bonnie) Ranguette of Hastings; grandchil­ dren, Rochelle Day of South Bend, IN, Darnell (Catie) Day of Hastings, Jessica (Keith) Troyer of Hastings. Hillary (Steve) Koslakiewicz of Rose City, Amanda Strickland, Derek Strickland and Joel Strickland; great-grandchildren. Weston Troyer. Reuben Day, Piper Koslakiewicz, Kylcc Troyer. Olive Day, and Aurora Koslakiewicz; one sister. Ruby Howell of Hastings; brothers. Roy (Greta) Barr) of Hastings, Lawrence (Arlene) Barry' of Woodland; sisters-in-law. Peg Barry of St. David, AZ and Beth Barry of Wellman, OK; several nieces, nephews, and many good friends. Mary was very kind and thoughtful, had a great sense of humor and you always knew what was on Mary’s mind. Mary loved her family and was extremely proud of them. She enjoyed baking sweet treats and delivering them to friends and family. Mary enjoyed helping in the kitchen al church with any type of fundraiser. For fun. Mary enjoyed playing euchre. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Memorial contributions can be made to the Nashville VI^W, American Legion Post 45 of Hastings, or Barry Couniy Relay for Life. Visitation will be held Friday, May 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. al Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, where funeral services will be Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 11 a.m. Pastor Steve Roobol will be officiating and burial will be at Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements arc by the Girrbach Funeral Homes in Hastings. Please visit our website at www.ginbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a mefriendmory or message for lhe family. �j >G Bwnw - Thursday. May 2&. ?0M - 7 Mwams Club honors students of the month 1 tn- HaMmgx Kiwanix Club has announced its llastings High Schcxd students ol the month lor March. April and May: Sarah Alspaugh. Trisia Straube and Ryan CatUon, re<pccU\ely bach student was allowed to choo<c an organization to which tire Kiwanis Club would make a $50 donation. Sarah, daughter of Vicki and .Mike AKp.uigh. is a scnioi whose passion is mak­ ing a diilcrcitce in her community wherever possible. Being involved in thc Kiwanis Key Club. Rolan \ Inleracf Club and a number ol organization^';’ ^he "Pponuni•i« l,t hP. ^n,ofl’erc^" Gahl« Haven as the >* ’ ,ellil)t *r uw,1R1 Trisw. •' serving k.. •Sth,w?:C‘' 7 Kc> C"‘ i I, Z Straube.1, J„M," and involved >n u ** High .'nhr,r<" ■,, .J1* of has been 1 ’K'en.sm since she uns a young child, recognizing that it was a responsibility lor each pcr>on to help others as pan of that community. She is active in many club' and is also a part of lhe Hastings track and field team. Her charily of choice was the Roc Reading Room at thc high schixil. Ryan is the son of Dr. Troy Carlson and Kathy Carlson. \> a junior, ho participates in many clubs. K active in school theater jx.rformances and is on the cm.is country team. Ryan a member of thc Key (Job and vol untccrs in many of its outtea.h projects. He chose thc Thornapplc Arts Council for hi* donation, expre -ing his appreciation for thc arts and how they can transform lives. WMU athletic director shares tales at Athena luncheon by Fn|n Favcrman Mike and Vicki Alspaugh (from left) stand with their daughter Sarah. Kiwanis March Student of the Month for March, and Kiwanis Club President Phyllis Fuller. Staff Writer Several ol Bany County s business and professional women n ong with guests gath­ ered in the conference roolu of lhc pennock Health Center for a luncheon Thursday, Mav 22, at noon to kick oil the opening of nomb nation.s for the 2014 Athena Awards. Deb Button, owner ot Hodges Jewelry and Gifts, introduced guest speaker. Kathy Beauregard, who is her sister. Button shared tales of their childhood escapades, which mostly involved Beauregard’s ability to engage in various athletic feats and escape unscathed. Beauregard attributed much of her success to her parents, her husband, Rick, and their son. She said her mother was a very active community volunteer and scout leader. When Beauregard became athletic director at Western Michigan University, she said it was extremely important to keep sight of her moral compass, family, and special friends. She said, “You cannot waver." In a speech that had lhe audience in laugh­ ter to the point of tears as she regaled them with tales from her career as gymnastics coach and director ot athletics at Wes tern Michigan University. Two of the most telling instances occur when she attends professional conferences to which her husband often accompanies her. The letter to lhe spouse provides entertain­ ment such as shopping, especially clothing and jewelry stores. 3 he second instance came when she was gifted by the institution hosting a conference with a cookbook and an apron. “I keep it in lhe bottom drawer of my desk," she said. Kathy Beauregard speaks to guests at the Athena Luncheon at the Pennock con ference center May 22 “1 am one of seven junnen directors ot nth ICljCs'." Stic sai.l 19*77, th CIV Were Hastings Kiwanis Student of the Month tor May, Ryan Carlson, (second from left) stands with his parents Dr. Troy Carlson and Kathy Carlson, and Kiwanis Club President Phyllis Fuller. seven women directors of athletics. In 2014. there are seven women directors of athletics. None of them are al football schools." She said she advises women to pick and choose their battles carefully, pointing out that overtime, professional respect has devel­ oped for her, and adding that diversity is important. Beauregard said she believes the athletic director represents all athletes, male and female. She also paid attention to the issue of bal­ ance in one's life, draw ing murmurs from thc group, since most of thc women were mothers as well as business and professional persons She cited a woman bank president who insists on an environment that supports a balanced life. "Face the storms of life w ith strength, live authentically, leant constantly, and advocate fiercely. We create our future. The authentic life is your soul made visible," she concluded and received a standing ovation. Valerie Byrnes, executive director of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, in closing the program, reminded tlie group that lhe nomination criteria for thc Athena Awards were available at the website www.mibarry.com or by sending an email to info@mibarry.com. Kiwanis Club President Phyllis Fuller (left) presents the April Student of the award to Trista Straube. (second from right), who is joined by her parents Justin and Ine? Kathy Beauregard, (right) now director of athletics at Western Michigan University, credits her family, including father, Don Button, sister Deb Button, and mother, Nan Button, (sealed) with her success. . Straube. J\fewborn babies Olivia Jean Carr, born March 28, 2014 at 12:36 p.m. to leva and Daniel Carr. She weighed 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Wilson Isaiah, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 11,2014 at 3.14 p.m. to Andrew and Krystn Grinnell of IMe Odessa Weighing 8 lbs. 12 o/s. and 20 inches long. V^.t, . Kole Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 13. 2014 at 1:07 a.m to Ken and Elizabeth Moredick ol Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 bzs. and 19 inches long. Chloe Nicole, born at Pennock Hospital on May J4. 2014 at 7:55 a.m. to Sarah and Jacob Snow of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. Andre Enrique, Ixrrn at PeniKH'k Hospital on May 14. 2014 al 7.37 a.m. to Ashley and Julio Ortiz, Jr of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. and 19.5 inches long. ♦ l.* <4 Chloe Mae, bom ai Pennock Hospital on May 14, 2014 at 12:56 p.m. to Jake and Heather Armour of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 o/s. and 20 inches long. Sarah Anne, born at Pennock Hospital on May 15. 2014 al 506 a.in. to Jenna and Nathan VanF.nk of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. Lyric Brielle, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 16, 2014 at 10:25 a.m. to Emily and Matt Mulder of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 9 ozs. and 18 inches long. Liam Alexander, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 17, 2014 ar 8:11 p.m to Alex and Ashley Goodroc of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. t r » •• « Irena Knianne, born at Pennock Hospital on May 19, 2014 at 4.49 p.m. toNikolc and Randy Richter of Twin Lake. Delton Kellogg Board of Education Election November 4,2014 The Delton Kellogg Board of Education will have three (3) positions available for the annual election on Tuesday, November 4,2014. All positions are four (4) year terms, ending June 30, 2018. A candidate who wishes to seek a posi­ tion on the school board must fil* a N nominating petition, or $100 filing fee, and an Affidavit of Identity by JalU-^ 2Q14jiLJ£Q-JLnk Petition and affi­ s davit forms are available at the gaZTJl 2 Cowtjf^ferfeefflge, For more informa­ tion, please contact the Barry County J Clerk’s office at (269) 945-1285 or the Delton Kellogg School Administration office at (269) 623-9225. _____ ...—1 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. ACCEPTING BIDS Delton Kellogg Schools is accepting bds for the following: • Bus #74 - 1999 International - Wheelchair 146,746 miles * Interested persons should submit a sealed bid to: Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Ml 49046. Mark the envelope “BID." Bids must be received by 3.30 p.m., June 7th, 2014 to be con­ sidered. ‘Successful bidders must pay for lhe merchandise and remove same from Delton Kellogg Schools within five (5) days of notification. Notification, will be made after the Board of Education meeting of June 16. 2014. The buses and vehicles may be seen at the Delton Kellogg Bus Garage between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays. 77587214 v- �Financial FOCUS iinushcd by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Carlock l.ikclv the most prominent thing on peo­ ple’s calendars for this week is a string of graduation open houses. The weekend had plenty of activity. At the Depot Museum Friday evening the military tribute had a gixxl attendance, two large rooms were filled with uniforms, photo­ graphs, medals, letters, citations, newspaper articles am! more for dozens of local men and women who served in World war II and later wars. The honored veteran of lhe year was Victor Coulsen. who died in France. He was latke Odessa’s first casually of lhe war. His sister. Patricia Coulsen Diniess, of Hastings and her family attended, as did some ot her relatives. Five veterans ot World war II were present. Fred Morris. Robert Walter. Don Eckman. Stanton Strickland and Tom Niethamer. People lingered Jong after lhe pro­ gram and spent lime looking at the exhibits and having conversations. The light fixtures were hung with banners and flags to add to the atmosphere. Open houses were held on Saturday. Sunday and Monday with many visitors coming to view the displays. Among the visitors at lhe museum on Monday was a couple from Clarkston, intent on a mission of photographing unique depots. The Nike Odessa Depot with its onion dome has drawn many v isitors because of its archi­ tectural details. Monday, the customary Memorial I ay services were conducted at Lakest e Cemetery. The Ick.i1 fire department had brought dozens of folding chairs tor the com­ fort of the audience. Thc Rev Bruce Barker of Faith Bible Church served as master of ceremonies Others who hx)k part were thc local VFW Chaplain Roy Copeland; Margaret Hetllcbower. representing the local VFW auxiliary : and Deborah Moras, who is presi­ dent of the auxiliary. The Lakewood High School band plaved several numbers includ­ ing Taps. The VFW rifle squad did a gun salute. Printed programs were provided by theThe village. 7ri-River Museum group met May 20 in Ada. Members of Lake Odessa. Clarksville. Boston, Saranac and Portland attended. For the first time. she members voted on a set of bylaws, and papers have been filed with the State of Michigan to make this a corporate body. Officers were elected, chainnan, Sally Johnson of Bowne Center; secretary /ta’asurer, Marian Bolhuis of Ada; and three board members. Tlie June meeiing will be al the Alton church and museum on Lincoln Lake Road, north of Lowell. 77re bam on M-66 on the former Irwin and Mildred Hail farm has finally imploded and now lies in a heap within thc perimeter of the area when it stood. NOTICE Thc Barry Couniy Board of Commissioners is xtrking applications from volunteers to serve on the follow­ ing Bcards/Commissions: EDWARD JONES Free yourself from cycle of emotional investing "f >'our hU'- aX"’2 vonr d. m " a.e >,'■ Prohabl>' Usc,l’l to keep emotions out of difficult (n t ,nv^«ng However, it can be inr vonr ir >0,,r ,ee,ings ,ron1 ,nnu«ncfiin^it ... eshl,ent decisions. But you lnay than vour’isr "UeM wilh y0Ur hcad’ ra,her thini’ -ih »heart’ )°u kn0W 3 ,lUlc somc' ‘ 7; 3b?Ul different cycles: lhe market ' ttnd?°Ur‘^/ro/n//cy< /c. been «he market cycle. 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Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3r^ fluor of the Courthouse. 220 W. State St., <»r ww.hjrrvcountvorg: and must he returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. June 10. 2014. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 27, 2014. are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between lhe hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. The work of Hastings photographer Steve due to his personal process for capturing the his master of photography degree from the Professional Photographers of America. He White will be the highlight of an exhibit at breathtaking images. ’ “My approach is to start with a plan and was lhe Professional Photographers of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute June 8 through the end of August, ,Thc exhibit is free to the then become open and aware, and amazing Michigan’s Photographer of lhe Year in 2004, public and can be viewed at lhe institute’s vis­ surprises always seem to happen,” said as well as Platinum and four-time Gold level itor center Monday^ through Fridays from 9 White. “I have always been driven by the pas­ National Photographer of the Year from PPA. sion to pursue the adventure of landscape and By invitation, White exhibited for the Asian •. u Ju5.p.n)., t; j .?•, / - ■IWifTc ■ •’Rim' ’ NdtiddtiT * Phdtd£raphers White’s iinageyJyVtahi'iif xb»biIi‘>ni consist ’ “haturephorograpby.”........ fl‘* primarily ot Mic);yvtns- grand natural beauty 1 ‘ An1'artist’s reception is planned Sunday, Association, and has 15 images'selected for with a light mix o^.dramatic landscapes from June 8. from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. with a short the PPA Permanent Traveling Loan the western United States. White titled lhe presentation by While at 1:45 p.m. Tbe Collection. exhibit “Communicating with the Universe’’ Hastings native will speak about his creative Visit www.ccdarcrcekinstitute.org or call approach including anecdotal stories and 269-721-4190 for a calendar of upcoming related images. He will also talk about the events. Follow the Institute on Facebook. basic tools of landscape photography fol­ Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is located south lowed by an open discussion. of Hastings at 701 W. Cloverdale Rd.. 2.5 White graduated from Western Michigan miles west of M-37 and 4.5 miles east of M­ University with a bachelor of fine arts degree 43. Seven miles of trails are open to the pub­ in art and photography and went on to earn lic. seven days a week from daw n to dusk. Case amj time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Your adventure begin* with a ono*d«y Canadian Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Sauli Ste Marie has to offer, including the 'now' Meritago Discovery Centre. Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Art Gallery of Algoma, and Porks Canada Canal. Packages start at just $158. Train runs June 24 - Oct 13,2014. nssnsa ■ ------- Ontario Book your Packages at Jrfe for your package guide. Make a date with Adventure WIN $2,000 How would you spend it? . Your adventure begins with e one-day Canadian Wilderneii rail excursion, then eaporienco all that Sauli Str Marie has to offar, including the 'now' Moritago Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal. Packages start at just $158. Train runs June 24 - Oct 13, 2014. HbHUJHLHNYON ONTASQO or for your package guide Enter to Win at: www.pulsepoit.com Survey Code: 143 Puhe Research Training microbes to make biofuel by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters When you fill your tank, you likely sec a little sticker on the pump saying part of the fuel is ethanol Ethanol is a biofuel, which means it comes from plants rather than from fossil fuel — ancient carbon that’s been buried within lhe Earth for millions of years. Producing more biofuels is on the agen­ das of governments and private industry alike. Biofuels cun potentially help nations become more energy independent. If a country can grow plants and produce biofu­ els from them, that nation could potentially import less crude oil. Biofuels, if done right, also could reduce the total amount of green­ house gas emissions produced in the trans­ portation sector. ’ Recently there was an interesting report about an advance made by scientists researching a new approach to making biodiesel. A team of researchers used genetically mixlificd E. coll bacteria to convert sugar into a material very similar to petroleum-based diesel fuel. The fuel pro­ duced is so much like petroleum diesel, it can be used at full strength in engines. Professor John Love, a synthetic biolo­ gist at the University of Exeter, was one of the scientists involved in the work. Talking with a reporter from BBC News, he said. “What we’ve done is produced fuels that are exactly the chain length required for the modern engine and exactly the composition that is required.” Some people fear bioengineering when it comes to the food we eat, but there might be less resistance to the approach if it is used to produce fuel rather than victuals. But there is more work to be done. E. coli doesn’t produce a lol of fuel. According to lhe BBC news report, it would take more than 100 quarts of E. coli to produce a teaspoon of diesel fuel. “Our challenge is to increase the yield before we can go into any form of industri­ al production," Love said. “We’ve got a timeframe of about three to five years to do that and sec if it is worth going ahead with it.” The devil is in thc details when it comes to biofuels developed so far. But don’t count researchers out — many good ideas are being pursued all the world around. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harsanl universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural. Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Woshington State University. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29. 2014 — Page 9 j f i. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BftGK THE PAGES Prison Life in Andersonville, part II “This view looks westward,” wrote John Maile of the Andersonville Prison pen, where the Barry County soldier was taken 150 years ago. “Providence Spring was located just below the north gate, close to the stockade X.” Following is the second part o/Prison Life in Andersonville, a 1912 book written by John L. Maile, a Barry County soldier who served in the Civil War and spent 10 months as a Confederate prisoner. Much later in life, he wrote about rhe imprisonment he endured , 150 years ago this month. ..Ti,!.' Afqi(e,pfis fyrpAppil /r,W iu.Sr. Ives, Huntingdonshire, England, the son ofJohn F. and Sarah Maile. The family arrived in the U.S. May 18. 1850. They were living in Johnstown Township, Barry County, when John, then 17, enlisted in Company F of the 8th Michigan Infantry in September 1861. He re-enlisted Dec. 29. 1863. He was taken pris­ oner May 6, 1864, and served 10 months in Confederate prisons. Maile was discharged to accept appointment in the U.S. Colored Troops Aug. 11, 1864, and then discharged from the U.S. Army at Camp Chase, Ohio, June 13, 1865. By 1880, Maile was a minister, married to Angeline "Angie" Godsmark (a Michigan native), was the father of three children and was serving a church in Portland Township, Ionia County. John and Angie Maile had seven children in all. The first five were bom in Michigan, and last two in Omaha. Neb. By 1900, the family was living in Los Angeles, where John served as a minister. Angie died sometime in the 1920s and John in the 1930s in Los Angeles. In the 1930federal census, John L. was living with daughter, Alice, who was a school teacher. His book was published by Grafton Publishing Company, West Coast Magazine. Los Angeles. Chapter II An inside view of a Confederate prison At the time of our incarceration in Andersonville, the crisis of the war of the rebellion was reached. General Grant was righting thc great battles of the Wilderness in Virginia; the investment of Petersburg was about to begin, and General Lee was resisting the impact of the Federal forces with unsur­ passed skill and heroism. General Sherman was also hastening his preparations to pene­ trate the vitals of the Confederacy by his famous "March to the Sea.” Skirmishes by the contending forces were of daily occurrence, and frequently battles were fought that now loom large in history. To bury the dead was not difficult; but the - care of the wounded was a grave concern to both armies. An affair of still greater magni­ tude was the gathering up of the captured offi­ cers and soldiers, the transporting of them hundreds of miles, and the placing of them in prisons for safe keeping. The Confederate authorities adopted a sim­ ple and logical plan. Foodstuffs for their armies could not be gathered in war-swept Virginia, nor to any great extent from the bor­ der states. In Georgia and Alabama, in parts of the Carolinas, Mississippi and Louisiana faithful slave labor produced an abundant supply of rice, com and bacon, sweet potatoes and Tobeans. transport these bulky materials to the armies of Lee, Hood and Johnson required every locomotive and freight car that could be mustered on Southern railroads. Hence the northward-bound trains were heavily Jaden. Those going southward were empty, and were available to cany away lhe thousands of Union prisoners. At several points in the South Atlantic and Gulf States, stockade pris-_ ons were set up. notably that in Southwestern George named after an adjacent hamlet. ^eUbmted p.ace of confinement for Federal prisoners below the rank of commis­ sioned officer was located about sixty-two miles from Macon. It consisted of a stockade made of pine logs 25 feet long, set upright in a trench five feet deep, inclosing some 16 acres, afterwards enlarged to 26 acres. This inclosure was oblong in form, with its longest dimension in a general north and south direction, and had two gates in its west­ ern side, near the north and south ends respec­ tively. It was commanded by several stands of artillery, comprising 16 guns, located at a dis­ tance on rising ground. From four directions, the guns could sweep the prison interior with grapeshot or shells. A line of poles was planted along the lengthwise center of the pen. Wc were informed that if the men gathered in unusual crowds between the range of the poles and lhe north and south gates, the cannon would open upon us. A report was circulated among us to the effect that General Sherman had started an expedition to release us; and we were informed that if his troops approached within seven miles of the stockade the prisoners would be mowed down by grapeshot. The fact is that one of his generals proposed a sortie that never was made. “About July 20, 1864, General Sloneman was authorized at his own desire to march (with cavalry) on Macon and Andersonville in an effort to rescue lhe National prisoners of war in lhe military pris­ ons there.” Outside and against the stockade, platforms for guards were placed two or three rods apart, and were so constructed that the sen­ tinel climbed a ladder and stood waist high above lhe top of lhe wall and under a board roof, which sheltered him from the sun and rain. Each of thc guards faced thc vast mass of prisoners and was ordered to closely watch the dead line before and below him halfway to his comrade on his right and left. The "dead line" formed a complete circuit parallel to the inside of lhe stockade and about 20 feet therefrom. Il consisted of a nar­ row strip of board nailed to a row of slakes, which were about four feet high. “Shoot any prisoner who touches lhe “dead line” was the standing order to the guards. Several compa­ nies from Georgia regiments were detailed for the duty, and their muskets were loaded with “buck and ball" (i.e,, a large bullet and two buckshot). The day guard at the stockade con­ sisted of 186 men; the day reserve of 86 men. The night reserve consisted of 110 men; the outlay pickets of 38 men. A sick prisoner inadvertently placing his hand on the dead line for support, or one who was “moon blind” running against it, or any­ one touching it with suicidal intent, would be instantly shot at, the scattering balls usually by Gerald Stein nor™ 4: Q J 8 5 2 V: A 3 2 ♦: J 9 7 3 4:4 WEST 4: 10 7 V.QJ95 ♦: QJ 10 5 4 4: 5 3 his book, Andersonville. Prison Life tn 4: A K 6 3 V: 10 7 4:6 2 4: K Q 10 8 2 SOUTH: 4:9 4 V: K 8 6 4 4: A 8 4: A J 9 7 6 included lh| sketch: ° Andersonvi||e Stockade. Description. Figure 1 Keeper's House, 2> p- Spring;- 3’ National Monument; 4, • Property: 5. Stockade; 6. Outer Stockade; 7< °®a^'ne; 8. Forts and Batteries; 9. Ma oft, 10, Gallows; 11, Magazine; 12, Capt. Wirtz’ Headquarters; 13. to Cemetery; 14, Wells and Tunnels15, Dead House; 16, Guard Camp; 17 Road to Station; 18, Creek; 19, Nortn Gate; 20, South Gate; 21, Flag p0|e ■ EAST Dealer: South Vulnerable: Neither Lead: Q4 North 14 • 24! Pass East South Pass Pass Pass 1NT 2V West Pass Pass Pass Today’s column concludes with another bridge convention thrit you may want to investi­ gate and practice with your favorite partner. This is one of thc eight bridge conventions you should know and use. Called the New Minor Forcing Convention, it works like this: South striking others than the one aimed at. with a minimum hand, no five-card major, opened with 14. That bid promised at least three The intervening space between the wall clubs and an opening bid of at least 12 high card points. The opposition was silent on today’s and the dead line was oveigrown with weeds, and was occasionally tested by workmen with bidding, an essential requirement for using the New Minor Forcing Convention: no inter­ vention from the opponents. long drills to ascertain the existence of tun­ North’s response of 14 promised at least six high card points and at least four spades. nels. In attempting to escape by this means, However, by looking at her hand, how can North relay the crucial information that she has the prisoners endeavored to emerge at night five spades and is looking for a Golden Fit in the spade suit? Here is where the New Minor some distance from the stockade and take to Forcing Convention takes over. South’s rebid of I NT showed a minimal hand without much the woods. To frustrate such attempts, which more than 12-14 high-card points. Thc sequence of a minor suit (14), then a five-card major would inevitably be discovered at roll-call the suit (14), then a 1NT rebid by the opener, allowed North to bid the other minor suit, dia­ following morning, man-tracking hounds monds. This is an artificial bid, and it must be alerted to your opponents that you are inform­ were led by mounted men on a wide circuit ing your partner that you have a five-card major suit, you have at least ten high-card points, around the prison, with the well-nigh univer­ and you are looking for a fit in the major suits. sal result that the trail was struck and the fugi­ South had a four-card heart suit and bid the suit. 2V is passed all around. North with only tive taken. three hearts knew that a part score in hearts was possible even though there were only seven Later, a stockade was erected parallel to the hearts between them. South was the declarer in a 2V contract. first, and some 10 or 12 rods beyond. Tunnels The lead from West was the Q4, the top of a sequence, and North tabled her cards. could not be carried so far with the means Thanking partner as usual. South surveyed lhe possibilities of making her plan for eight available. They were dug with knives and lhe tricks. With only seven trumps, there were six out against her, and the odds were that they dirt was taken out in haversacks or bags would split 4-2, and not the desirable 3-3 split that all bridge players hope for. Drawing drawn in and out by a cord. The work of dig­ trumps would not be a part of South’s plan on this hand. Using the trumps to her advantage ging was usually carried on at night. During would hopefully produce lhe eight needed tricks to secure the contract. thc day. a sick man lay over the tunnel’s With lhe Qf from the West. South could picture lhe J4 and probably the 104 in the West mouth in a tent or under a blanket. That the hand. Accordingly, South played low- from the board, low from East, and South won thc trick roll-call sergeant might not discover the fresh in her hand with the A4. Leading her remaining diamond to the K4 put South in lhe dummy earth, it was sifted early in the morning from and her second trick. A small diamond from the board was trumped by East with the 7T. the pocket and down lhe trouser leg of a comSouth overtrumped with the 8V. It appeared that East was in a big hurry there. Perhaps it rade. who walked unconcernedly about. Thc would have been belter to discard instead of trumping. little grains of earth which he dropped were, With her third trick in. South led the a4 and played thc singleton club from the board. A small club from her hand was trumped on thc board with lhe 2V. Back came a diamond X*dfcV of tunnel escape, again, and this time East discarded a club. South trumped with another small heart in her hand. At this point, South had taken the first six tricks. She was assured of two more tricks piles of pitch-pine along the cleared space with the A5P and the KV, making her bid of 2T. beyond the outer stockade. At night, when Bidding and making a 2V contract gave North/South a score of 110. Using the New Minor these were lighted, a line of fires was made Forcing Convention helped them avoid playing in no trump. Using thc seven heart trumps that illuminated a wide area. From these fires effectively with the shortness in clubs and diamonds allowed North/South to end with a pos­ arose columns of dense smoke, which in the itive score. The New Minor Forcing Convention is a useful way to let your partner know that sultry air of a midsummer night hung like a you have a five-card major, that you have al least 10 high-card points and that you are look­ pall over the silent city "of disease and starva­ ing for a fit in the majors if possible. This is a convention that you need to practice with your tion. Yet the city was not wholly quiet, for partner as it a forcing bid for one round whereas not using the New Minor Forcing and bid­ undertones of thousands of voices that mur­ ding a second minor suit would suggest at least four cards in that suit and could be passed by mured during the day at night died away into lhe opener. Try out the New Minor Forcing Convention. Remember there can be no inter­ the low moans of the sick and the expiring, or vening bids from your opponents. The opener’s bidding will suggest a minimum hand and rose into the overtones of the outcry of dis­ finding the right fit is the ultimate goal when you are using the New Minor Forcing tressful dreams. In the edge of the gloom Convention. Good luck trying out and using thc New Minor Forcing Convention. beyond the Tires, patrols paced to and fro until »♦♦♦♦ the dawn. Every evening, the watch-call (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, sounded, “Post number one, nine o’clock and teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. Yon can visit his bridge blog at: all is well.” This cry was repeated by each http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) sentinel until it had traveled around the stock­ ade back to the place of starting. “Nine and a half o’clock and all is well,” was next spoken, and likewise repeated. Thus every half hour from dark to daylight, the time was called off, and this grim challenge greeted our ears every night until thc survivors bade the HOPE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY Confederacy good-bye. Not that our captors benevolently wished to increase thc sense of thc shortness of thc time until our release, but to be assured that the guards were keeping ing upon lhe follow^ pro^Jwd ameXlntsto’lheHo^ ToS™£>n"ng oXX? awake. NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION , PUBLIC HEARING Maile refers to burying of thc dead and of sick prisoners. The year 1864, when he was at Andersonville, was a particularly bad year for his fellow Barry County prisoners, two of whom died the same day. The following men died of disease at the Confederate prison: Hiram McCartney, died March 29, 1864; 6th Cavalry, Company K. Jacob T. Biplcy, died July 12. 1864; 3rd Infantry, Company C. Myron Heath, died July 31, 1864, 21st Infantry, Company C. Samuel W. Onwig. died Sept. 8,1864.20th Infantry, Company C. William C. Kelly, died Sept. 15, 1864, 6th Cavalry, Company M. James Blanchard, died Sept. 15, 1864; 7th Cavalry, Company F. Thomas Mayo, died Oct. 9, 1864; 6th Cavalry. Company H. Isaac O. Howe, died of disease in Andersonville prison, Nov. 17, 7lh Cavalry. Company F. John McGraw, died Oct. 26, 1861, First Michigan Sharpshooters, Company F. Source: History of Allegan and Barry Counties, Michigan, 1880. Incidentally, near­ ly all of the Allegan County men who met their death at Andersonville were |jsU(j as having "died in Andersonville prison-pen;” Barry Couniy soldiers were listed as having “died in Andersonville prison.” Tho item(s) to bo considered at tho public hearing consist of tho following: 1. The proposed amendment OUTOOOR of Section 2.1 of the Hooe outdoor 1 event '’. ■TEMP0RARY events es7aTownchin ^»' toUnXS^^ SudX.’^nXXS door events in e calendar year, max,mum 72 consecutive hou?dum?on ton Event, minimum setback requirements, lighting restrictions, on emergency proparMnXX^XS' nty protectton, trash removal, overnight camping and temporary outdoor storage P ’secu* Written comments will be received from any interested persons concernino the fnmnn Hope1Township Clerk the Township by be mailreceived or on Wednesdays from c^mmLsJon to 12 oo from :15 p.m. to 3 00atp.m. and may Hall further by the P&nn™ m ^hear- mg. Tho Hope Planningproposed Commission and Township Board reserve thohea?,r^ rinht changes in theTownship above-menboned amendments at or following tho JXic m kl ° Anyone interested jnReviewing the proposed Ordinance and/or the ex.chnn Zoning Ordmance and Land Use Plan pertinentZoning to tho above may amendments examine a coov of th^° the Hope Township Ha>t on Wednesdays horn 9 a.m. to 12.00 noon and tiorn“ m to 3^m from this date hereafter and may further examine the same at the public hearing. P J °° P Township will provide necessary auxiliarybeing aids considom?!; and services surhh signers forHope the hearing impaired and aud.o tapes reasonable of pnnted matinal ing, to individuals the hearing uponaids fouro'r(4) days' notice tho Hono T^h;p Cleric Individuals with withdisabilities dtsabil.t.es at requiring auxll.ary tierv.cL™ ”litoSj, Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below a HQpe Arlene Tonkin, Planning Commission Secretary HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. M-43 Highway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 775^7123 �Page 10 - Thursday. May 29. 2014 - Tho Hastings Bonne* COUNTY BOARD, LEGALBQTIQES Notice Of Mortgage Fomclofi SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 14, 2014 -7:30 P.M. ( Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of ADegianco Present Greentold, Walters, Carr, Benmore. HaMhome. R»nL denies Absent. None App'oved the Agenda as presented. Approved lhe Consent Agenda a? presented Adopted Orc'nance *2014-147. On* Franch'W by rt>H call vote Moton was made to go into closed session Io d-ficuss real estate transacton. Moton to ndjOurn tho closed scss’on and recon­ vene tne pub’x meeting MoUon was made to deny the amended property purchase agreement and otter • second purchaiO agreement by roll caR vote Meeting Adjourned at 9 35p m. Respecttul'y subm'tted. . Robn Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by. Jim Can. Supervisor www.rutUindtownshio org rr$*m ArrEMpT- THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLYT|Nf qRMATION ING TO COLLECT A DEBT.ANY’IN£ pUR. wE obtain will be used for t»acE aT POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OU ° ATTN PURCHASERS: This s gec. |n rescinded by lheteroclo.slngm nhall^be llmlt- amount ten- that event, your da^fl9® • 5-1$. 5-22. 5-ZJ. 6-5. C-12 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES. PC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made tn the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Matthew S. Mackenzie. Unmarried to Cnase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated July 2. 2004. and recorded on July 7. 2004, as Document Number: 1130460, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 22.2013 and recorded July 08. 2013 by Document Number; 2013-008452.. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Seven and 11/100 (S72.137.11) including interest at the rate of 6.50000% per annum. Under the power of sale conta-ned in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of hold.ng the Circuit Court in said Barry Couniy. where the premises to be sold or some part of them are s'tuated, at 01 00 PM on June 19.2014 Said premises are situated in the Township of Carlton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 13. Leach Lake Resort, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Liber 1, Page 67 of Plats. Barry County Records. Also reserving a dnveway 15 feet wide running across the back end of said Lot. back of cottage now theru. for the use ol Let owners on said Plat. Also, granting the right to use a roadway 15 feet w.de running along the shore of Leach Lake across the front of al! Lots as now platted for the purpose of connecting with drives at the Southwest comer of park as laid out on said Plat. Commonly known as: 184 LEACH LAKE RD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the properly is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6 00 months from the date of sale unless tho property is abandoned or used for egncultural pur­ poses. If the property Is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will bo 30 days from the date of sate, or 15 days atter statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to tho date of tho fore­ closure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240. the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278. if the property is sold at a foreclosure Site, the borrower(s) wi’l bo held responsible Io the person who buys the property nt tho mortgage loroclosure sate or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property during lhe redemption period TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind Die sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, l.-rnited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated. May 22,2014 Randall S. MiOer & Associates. P.C. Attorneys for Specialized Loan Servicing LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335­ 9200 Caso No 13MI01532-2 (05-22)(06-12) BARRY CqE.£F MICHIGAN FAMn’t^ TRIAL COURT pLIBLlCAr.lV DIVISION FRIEjJJQN OF NOTICE OF annual^ the c0UebJfw piiJ.atutory review annua^ev,^"forMANcE UnaeM.^^BlENDofTBE C0UBI annually rov.<>v??n the Chief Famny Judge Friend of Z ^u^tonnance record <o! the on or about July t J1* review will 0* « law to tho fo’10^no This review is limited by conduct* negicc. Ctemons and Garolyn Clo Mo,toaqo Electronic original Registration Systems, •• August 5 2065. and 20C5 in hstrumont 1 5269 Baled c.,ciember 13, nKjd(f,ed by fecorded on oftho Court is guilty of mtB- out the VJ n?n oI0’ C!atoory duty- * ,a,kJ,fe 1°^ tory duty. fdn's of lhe court relative to a statu- Act mo'^lngX?'"1’05''Ol«” F"end name and addreS'j Wrm°n C0,nmen'S’ 69/100 DoHars MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Dc'auit has occurred »n n mortgage made on March 4. 2000 (‘Mortgage"). by Judy M. Werner andWanita S Davis to Ionia County Nahona! Bank n 'x/a Ftrstbank, a M ch.gan corporal on. of 30*- W. Main Street. Ionia. Mich gan 48346 as Mortgagee^ and recorded on March 16, 2000. in lhe Off co o. the Rea star of Deeds for Barry County. M ch’gan. Instrument No. 1042141. The entire unpa-d amount secured by such Mortgage is immediately due and payab’e. At the date of this Notice, the principal interest and late charges cla med to bo due and unpa d on rhe obligation secured by the Mortgage is tho sum of Fifty-two Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty-five and 77/100 Dollars (S52.755 77) with interest at tho rate of ten percent (10%) No suit or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of tho debt secured by the Mortgage, and tne power of sale conta-ned m thc Mortgage has become operative by reason of such default. On Thursday. June 19. 2014. at 1 o’clock p.m on tho front steps of the Barry County Courthouse in the C-ty of Hastings, which is lhe place for hotdmg me circuit court within Barry County. Michigan, there will bo offered for sale and so’d to the highest b dder, at pubi c sale, for tho pur­ pose of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid upon me Mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sate, including attorneys' fees allowed by law. tho property located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, Cosenbed tn the Mortgaoe as follows: LOT 1024 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF Property Address: 136 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Tax ID No. 08-55-201-323-00 The redemption period shall bo s*x (6) months from the date of sate unless t.ho property is aban­ doned. »n which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from tho date of sale. Dated: May 15.2014 Mortgagee: Firsfbank. Daniel J. Gunn (P68906) BRATSCHIE BURMANIA GUNN & STODDARD. P.C. Attorneys for Mortoageo 2180 44th Street SE. Suite 300 PO Box 0428 Kentwood. Ml 49518-8423 (616) 454-6005 77586*7 continued from ,h° C°U" y°Uf Honorable (SUndcHhe power of sate contained in snid Hastings. Michigan 4g058 be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged prem.sus. or sorno part of them, at pubic vendue, al the place of holding the drcul! court within Barry County, a! 1.00 PM. on Juno 5. 2014 $atd premises are situated m Wlage of M ddicv.llo. Barry County. Mich.gan and a e described as: Lot 28 Benwood Ebates Subdivision, as recorded in L'ber 6. Pago Plats. Barry County Records. The redemption period sha'1 be 6 months horn tho date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA _ 600.324^ a. m which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from tho date of such sate. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 196 . pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be ho.d responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated. May 8. 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (240) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farm-ngton Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #383194F04 (05-08)(05-29) 77556741 Notice to Creditors Decedents Estate Estate of Alice J Lancaster Date of Birth. September 7, 1934. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent Alice J. Lancaster. 819 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Barry County. M;ch>gan died April 24* 2014. ’ Creditors ol tho decedent aro notified that a'l claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to: Star E. Brophy. Trutfoe of the Alice J. Lancaster Trust No. 1 u/a/d April 21 2014 cam of Law Offices of David L. Carrier PC 5242 Plainfield Avenue, Surto C, NE. Grand’ Rapids Michigan 49525 within 4 months after the date of pubhcalten of this notice May 21. 2014 David L. Carrier P41531 5242 Plainfield Avenue, NE, Sudo C Grand Rapids,, Ml 49525 (616) 361-8400 Star E. Brophy 1730 Margaret Avenue SE Grand Rapids, Ml 49507 (616) 243-5079 LECTO^i .77M7i07 “*■ FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR 2ci!vi Su?aednvumber below ,f you are in AUIIVE MILITARY DUTY ATTENTION PURCHASERS’ This sate may bo rescinded by th0 foreclosing mortagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. tZOfiIGAGE_SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Bon ia K Kibby to Educational Community Crodd Union dated February 25. 2008 and recorded on March 2 2003 at Document No 20080312-0002273 Barry County Records. No pro­ ceedings havo been institute to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and lhe amount now claimed to be duo on the debt is S131.B29 82. Tho Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the property al public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, on Juno 12. 2014 al 1.00 p.m.. local limo, at tho East door, of tho Barry County Courthouse, Hastings. Ml The property will bo sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 5.1255 per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. Tho land Is located In the County of Barry, State of Michigan and is described as: The East 588 feet of the South 660 feet of tho East 1/2 of tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Which has tho address of: 11532 Gurd Road, Delton. Ml 490-16. During the six months immediately following tho sate tho property may be redeemed, unless deter­ mined to bo abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a). m which case the redemption period shall bo tn.rty (30) days from tho date ol sate. Datod May 9. 2014 s . Educational Commun.ty Crtnt Union By: Stephen L Langeland (P325831 Stephen L Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W Main St.. Sto. C Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 77556357 269’382-3703 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES. PC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sate - Default has been made in lhe conditions o! a certain mortgage made by Runoy James Sham. A Single Man io HomeGo'.d. Inc , Mortgagee, dated Juno 10. 2002, and recorded on July 15, 2002. as Document Number. 1083746. Barry County Records, sa.d mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company. National Association Ika The Bank of New York Trust Company. N.A. as suc­ cessor to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A . as succes­ sor in interest to Bank One. National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through FORECLOSURE NOTICE Certificates Senes 2002-RS5 by an Z^ss gnment of This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a Mortgage wh:ch has been submitted to the Barry debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage purpose If you are in the Military, please contact there is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE sum of Eighty-N.ne Thousand One Hundred Sixty­ SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of Eight and 72/100 ($89,168.72) including interest at a certain mortgage made by: Lori L. Teegardin and the rale of 0.25000% per annum Under Die power Robert J. Teegardin, Wife and Husband to of sate contained in said mortgage and tho statute Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc , as nominee for Qu-cken Loans Inc., its successors and in such case made and provided, notice is hereby assigns. Mortgagee, dated January 23, 2012 and given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a recorded February 14, 2012 in Instrument f sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of 201202140001583 Barry County Records. them, at public venue, at the place of hold-ng the Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Quicken Circuit Court in said Barry County, where lhe prem­ Loans Inc., by assignment dated May 9, 2014 and ises to be sold or some part ol them are situated, at subsequently recorded in Barry County Records on 01.00 PM on June 26, 2014 Said premises are sit­ which mortgage there is claimed to be due a! the uated tn tho Township of Irvine, Barry County. date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Forty-Two Mich-gan. and are described as: That part of the Thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and Northeast quarter of Section 32. Town 4 North. Twenty-Nine Cents (S142.355.29) including interest Rango 9 West, described as: Commencing al the 4.125% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ East quarter post of said Section 32. thence North tained in said mortgage and tho statute in such 00 degrees 00 m-nulos 00 seconds East 1011.00 case made and provided, notice is hereby given foot along tho East Ime of said Northeast quarter to that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of tho centerline of State Road, thence North 72 the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds West 380.86 feet public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at along the centerline of State Road to tho point ob 1:00PM on June 12, 2014. Said premises aro situ­ beginning, thence South 4 degrees 36 minutes 46 ated in Township of Assyira. Barry County, seconds West 231.00 foot, thence North 72 Michigan, and aro described as: THAT PART OF THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHWEST degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds West 225 25 fool, ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 20. TOWNSHIP 1 thence South 4 deg. 36 minutes 46 seconds East NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. LYING SOUTHEAST­ 231.00 feet to the centerline of State Road, thenco ERLY OF WEST LAKE ROAD, WHICH IS South 72 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds East DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT 225.25 feet, along said centert ne, to lhe point of THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF beginning. Subject to highway nght ol way for State WEST LAKE ROAD AND THE NORTH AND Road. Commonly known as: 5101 W STATE RD. SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 If the property is eventu­ 20; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID ally sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period CENTERLINE OF WESTLAKE ROAD A DIS­ will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless tho TANCE OF 700 00 FEET THENCE SOUTH 70 property is abandoned or used for agricultural pur­ DEGREES EAST 450 00 FEET MORE OR LESS poses. If the property is determined abandoned in TO SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH the redemption period will be 30 days fromitho date AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE, 300.00 FEET of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS is later. If lhe property is presumed Io be used for DESCRIPTION- THENCE NORTHWESTERLY agricultural purposes prior to the date of tho fore­ 600 00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT OF closure sate pursuant to MCL 600.3240, tho SAID CENTERLINE WHICH LIES 920.00 FEET IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600 3278, if lhe property is sold at a foreclosure centerline from n-s intersection with SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE; sale, the borrower(s) will bo held responsible Io tho person who buys the pioperty at tho mortgage fore­ thence SOUTHWESTCRLY ALONG said cen­ terline 395.00 FEET THENCE IN A SOUTH­ closure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging EASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE CENTER OF tho property during tho redemption period. TO ALL SAID SECTION S- THENCE NORTH ALONG PURCHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can SAID NORTH ANDSOUTHONE QUARTER LINE rescind tho sate. In that event, your damages nro. if 375 00 FEET MORE no LESS TO THE PLACE OF any. limited solely to tho return of tho bid amount BEGINNING. SXnft know” os 6428 WaSllf*t tendered at sale, plus interest. I! you arc a tenant in ’ Bd. Belles Ml 4902 I Thu redemption period the property, please contact our olfice as you may bo 6 monihs frOm |he dale of soeb 5alQ-Zn havo certain rights. Dated: May 29,2014 Randall S. determined abanriAnJw in accordance with MCL Miller & Associates. P.C. Attorneys lor Tho Bank ol 600.324i or MO ^32A^ which Nov/ York Molten Trust Company. National redemption period <Sbe 30 <WS,rom ,ho dal0 ° such sale, or mSrabon of the notice Association fka Tho Bank of Nev/ York Trust Company. N.A. as successor to JP Morgan Chase required by MCLfiSo 324lafc>- whichever is later; Bank. N.A., as successor in interest to Bank One. or unless MCL G00 3? 10(17) aPPliC5’ “ ,h0 ^22°^ ‘y 15 sold al forr2?'3240(c\ii under Chapter 32 of National Association, as Trustee for Residential the ReviseJ jt.^urG S of 1961. unde. MCL Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset6°0.3278, tha^SJ Ufr hold responsible to Backed Pass-Through Certificates Senes 2002‘to- Person wh^h OW?L o^rty al ‘to mortgage RS5 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, tercclosurn «-.,i toys the P P® 0 holder for damBloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Caso No. 14MI00500-1 (05-29)(0f>-10) 7 7W7 ieo Dated; 5/15/on?du?n? loans Inc. Assignee of Mortgagco Atta,? Qu“Sei«dSo & Associates, PC; Q“ South B^toys: P°‘^Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248)X- Sui,° I Ate No: 14-03839 (05’15K0^0?) 5123 °Uf F 77^’” STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY PROBATE ORDER REGARDING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE CASE NO. 14-312-DO Court address: 220 W. Court St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 Court Telephone No. (269) 945-1286 Plaintiff Kitzio Leona Hutcherson 821 W. Main St. Middleville. Ml 49333 (269) 795-7542 Plaintiff’s attorney Tho Law Officeqof Carol Jones Dwyer. P.C. P32669 1425 S. Hanover Hastings. Ml 49050 (269) 945-5050 v Defendant Joshua Wayne Hutcherson Unknown THE COURT FINDS: Service of process upon the defendant, Joshua Wayne Hutcherson cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR2.105 and service of process may bo mado in a manner that is reasonably calculated to give the defendant actual notice of tho proceed­ ings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED: Service of tho summons and complaint and a copy of this order shall be made by the following molhod(s). By advertising in the Hastings Banner. J-Ad Graphics, located at 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49050, for 3 consecutive weeks. For each method used, proof ol service must bo filed promptly with the court.. Date 5/22/14 Judge Amy McDowell nse/tro NQnC^EMQflIGAGE.£QREGLQSUfiEJSALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information wo obtain will bo used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by JACKIE L CARROLL, now known as Jackie L Collier, a single woman (’Mortgagor*), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing. Michigan 40823 (the ’Mortgagee’), dated September 22. 2005, and recorded in tho office of tho Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September 27. 2005, as Instrument No. 1153492 (the 'Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares tho entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by tho Mortgage As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to bo due ter principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Twenty-Eight and 94/100 Dollars ($65,028.94). No suit or procoediog at law has been instituted to recover tho debt secured by tho Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of tho power of sale contained in lhe Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided In the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorney foe allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage win be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at tho east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday tho 19th day of June. 2014, at one o'clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Tho West 52 feet ol Lots 43 and 44 of A.W. Phillips Addition to tho Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, according to tho recorded plat thereof, being a part of the South 1/2 of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 17 West. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 210 Sherman Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073 P.P. #00-52-170-000-044-00 Notice is further given that tho length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises aro abandoned. If lhe premises are abandoned, the redemption peri­ od will be the later of thirty (30) days from tho date of tho sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that tho premises aro consid­ ered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the writton notice required by MCLA §600.324 la(c) stating that tho premises are not abandoned. If the premises aro sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3270 tho Mortgagor will be hold responsible to tho person who buys tho premises at tho mortgage foreclosure solo or to tho Mortgagee for damaging tho premises during tho redemption period. Dated: May 15. 2014 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillogonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 10632619-1 * disced <hi< r±Admin»i OUS to that talked to (County comMichael Brou-n. I> ^.<,u?"J’Pni",f commitree-of-lhc-whole »n^ ln decision of missioned meeting and it “ rhe whole board to chimed in As Commissioner Jim l> „„<|id.ites.'' wnh “and wc interviewed three cano the «9.page report by h.ghl.ghonfc process and reviewmg ''’Z and vision elemission statement, core value m ••Not every community is as in thc process ns Barry Count) complimented Ohle, whose ■ • • ns information gathering included v;HapC in addition to county, township and g elected officials and staff members, issues came not only from officials from thc public. Being able to consoWate and integrate those issues has been diffiiculL Ohle explained that, under her leadersnip, she pushed commissioners to a prioritization process in identifying strategic issues an opportunities. From there, thc group csta lished “SMART” goals, an acronym tor establishing specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely evaluations to each goal. Twenty-two areas were examined and tasked with SMART goals from which emerged sev­ eral key overall opportunities in information access: a unified campus plan; current efforts and resources needed to be maintained (such as thc county as a “premier destination ); opportunities for creativity and partnerships in technology, a thriving business communi­ ty, educational opportunities and public safe­ ty' - u “The strategic planning process ts just the first step in realizing the blueprint for change in Barry County,” read the conclusion of Ohio’s report. “SMART goal implementa­ tion, partnerships in efforts, and study and examination of project plans is next on the agenda.’’ Before adding their unanimous support of the report, commissioners also provided their opinion on how the report should be used. “I’ve seen strategic plans become collec­ tors of dust,” said DeYoung, “and I want to request that this board and future boards ... be champions of this strategic plan... wc need to keep planning in front of our faces.” Snow added her view of what thc process itself provided. “This board really did pull together and work together.” said Snow. “1 hope now the board can move forward.” The strategic plan is available for public review on the county’s website, www.barrycounty.org. ’‘ I In other business, the hoard: • Approved a state grant application being submitted by the Barry Couniy Office of Community Corrections. The grant is a renewal request and represents thc sole fund­ ing source for the OCC. No budget increase has been requested from the previous grant penod, given that lhe state has informed lhe OCC that no additional money is available. • /Xpproved an agreement with thc Rails to Trails Conservancy to convey Rails to Trails property located in Thomapple Township to the county. Thc .6-milc property strip will sen e as an extension of Rails to Trails prop­ erty already owned by Barry- County. • Approved claims in the amount of $242,617. • Approved grant agreements on behalf of the animal shelter w ith Two Seven Oh Inc., in the amount of $29,520 for reimbursement of spay/neutcr costs of shelter dogs in lhe foster program and with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the amount of $500 for fuel costs related to trans­ port of animals. • Approved a position of neutrality in regard to lhe purchase of 371 acres of proper­ ty from Trcva Schoneboom and Daniel and Elizabeth Plocg by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The DNR, which plans to add the land parcel to the Barry Stale Game Area, requires positions of support, concern or neutrality relative to acquisition of the land by affected governing bodies. • Moved into closed session to discuss strategy and negotiation concerning a collec­ tive-bargaining agreement and to consider recommended legal action in regard to a grievance case. Following its closed session, the board announced that it had approved a letter of agreement between the county, the Barry County Sheriff and the Police Officers l-abor Council Deputy Sheriff Unit. It also approved taking recommended action by its legal counsel with regard to the grievance settlement agreement between Angela Solomon, the Police Officers Labor Council Deputy Sheriff Unit, the County of Barry and the Barry County Sheriff. The board meets next for a conunittce-ofthc-whole session T uesday, June 3, at 9 a m sssar^Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 �Its- Hastings Banner - Thursday. Moy 29. 2D14 - Pago 11 TK principal skydives to fulfill p^jse TK Page principal Mike Gelmi is swarmed by students after he lands. Mike Gelmi lands just in front of students in the sports field behind Page Elementary School. Photos by Kristen Cow Thornapple Kellogg's Page Elementary. nnc pal Michael Gelmi keeps his word and jumps out of a P one after students met their reading challenge. Gelmi did a tandem jump with Tony Gwinn, owner of Sky Dive Hastings by Julie Makarvwicz 3.0. Staff Writer ”1 don’t remember it being that high,” said With (heir eyes squinting into the .sun. Page Gelmi* after he sailed over the heads of the Elementary students scanned thc sky for lhe students and landed safely from lhe jump at plane that would drop their principal into the alxnit 9.000 feet. Gelmi said he jump from a sports field behind the building. plane one other lime about 18 years ago. Chants of “jump, jump, jump” spread Even year, students are challenged to meet among lhe fourth and fifth graders as they reading goals, and in exchange, many princi­ waited Wednesday afternoon for Principal pals like Gelmi agree to do something for their Michael Gelmi to keep Ins promise and make students, l_ast year. Gelmi let students duct the jump. Gelmi had promised to skydive if tape him to a wall. He’s dressed up in cos­ students read at least 860 books in the months tumes before, as well. He said it’s all just a fun of February and March. way to help motivate students to read. Students dove in and read 862 books. ’’I’m really proud of their accomplishments ’‘Think about it - that’s almost two books in reading.” he said. “They did all the work, per student,” said Gelmi. h’s all about them.” He kept his word and for the second time in Students swarmed around Gelmi after his his life did a tandem jump — this lime with landing, giving high-fives and fist bumps to Tony Gwinn. owner of Sky Dive Hastings congratulate him. They held up signs of • • encouragement and wore IKs orange and black school colors to show their pride in the district. “It’s not every day you can sec this,” said Jayden Van Stee, a fifth grader at the school. “He’s really an awesome principal. If 1 were voting, he would be number one.” Gelmi said the students came up with the idea. Gwinn has twins in fifth grade at Page and offered the free skydive if Gelmi wanted to make the commitment. Gelmi said he did­ n’t hesitate and knew it would be a great way to inspire the students to work hard. Gelmi said he wants students to reach for their goals and go after whatever they want. ’’You just need people behind you to sup­ port you and you can do anything — anything you want,” he said. ...... - s' (State News Roundup Governor signs minimum wage increase bill Gov. Rick Snyder signed bipartisan legisla­ tion raising Michigan's minimum wage to $9.25 an hour by 2018, a move he said will help hard-working residents without hinder­ ing the state's improving economy. The legislation increases the minimum wage from $7.40 an hour to $9.25 over the next four years and would be adjusted to the rate of inflation or 3.5 percent, whichever is lower, starting in 2019. Tipped employees would have a rate that is 38 percent ot lhe minimum, or about S3.51 an hour. Snyder said the bill represents a compro­ mise and responsibly raises the wage, lhe number of jobs filled in Michigan has increased steadily since the start of 2011, with more than a quarter-million new’ private sec­ tor positions created, lhe states unemploy­ ment rate has dropped to 7.4 percent, its low­ est rate since 2008. "Our focus has been and w ill continue to be on helping people obtain the skills they need to be successful and improve the quality of their lives.” said Snyder. “That includes strengthening our education system, building career tech programs and connecting job-cre­ ators with schools and colleges, llirough the Community Ventures program, we are also helping structurally unemployed adu is gam the skills they need to find meaningful jobs. Michigan’s workforce attracts design center to Kalamazoo • Michigan's co.nmi.ment to cm and creating an envm.ntnent cs to grow and thrive better jobs. Gov. Rick S ) 1 after touring a n«.w i>e design center in Ka,.urn:izt^;; The company is mye and creating up to 00 d r bum w M()„da} Rubl)tfrmaid p ; million a fad|j. finoiogy and Research Park University. . ()aI marketer Newell Rubbermaid is a • (. wi(h of consumer and Rubbermaid, brands including Sharp • j jrwin. Grace. Calphalon. I*ajx.r Mau, an The new Kalamazoo facility is a state-of-theart design center that will serve as a hub to consolidate all of its product and graphic design capabilities. Newell Rubbermaid said Michigan was chosen over a competing site in Chicago. The new jobs in Kalamazoo are among the more than a quarter-million new private sector jobs created in Michigan since the end of 2010. Newell Rubbermaid received a $2 million Michigan Business Development perform­ ance based grant and the city of Kalamazoo has offered tax abatements valued al $164,000. Manufacturers praise Career and Technical Education Bills The Michigan Manufacturers Association applauded steps taken by the Senate on top priority legislation that will improve opportu­ nities for students to build skills and explore advanced manufacturing career options through career and technical education class­ es. Two House bills and a companion Senate bill expected to be passed in coming days will improve the flexibility of the Michigan Merit Curriculum and offer new methods for busi­ nesses and educators to work together to strengthen Michigan’s K-12 talent pipeline. "Wc greatly appreciate the efforts of key legislators who have brought the stakeholders to thc table and kept this legislation a priori­ ty,’’ said Delaney McKinley, MMA director of human resource policy. "For the future of our state, it is critical to produce a pipeline of skilled workers that will continue to drive Michigan's manufacturing-driven economic recovery.” Passage of meaningful changes to the Michigan Merit Curriculum is a top priority for Michigan manufacturers who have advo­ cated lor final legislation language to be guided by the following solid principles: • Flexibility: Michigan must be innova­ tive with learning methods and open the door for more experiential, hands-on and project­ based learning. This requires more flexibility in curriculum requirements and in scheduling. • Partnerships: CTE programs arc most relevant when they are aligned with private sector practices. School districts should work together with local employers to ensure that students are building the skills that are in demand in today’s workforce. . Aid to Districts: School districts should be armed with tools necessary to develop strong CTE programs that incorporate rigor­ ous standards. • Manufacturing CTE: Careers in advanced manufacturing are heavily reliant on strong math and science skills so manufac­ turing CTE programs incorporate substantial math and science content. The Michigan Merit Curriculum should recognize achieve­ ment of required content through manufactur­ ing CTE prognuns. From December 2009 to December 2013, Michigan’s manufacturing sector created more than 105.500 new jobs, more than 50 percent higher than any other state in the nation. Ibis trend is expected to continue due to production increases in thc manufacturing industry and the aging of the current work­ force. "Wc look forward to progress on this leg­ islation that will help more students achieve a high school diploma that is relevant to 21st century careers." said McKinley. Executive Order promotes efficiency of State Land Bank Executive Order 2014-8 signed by Gov. Rick Snyder will transfer administrative responsibilities of the State Lind Bank’s Fast Track Authority to the executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. . The order streamlines State Land Bank operations by dissolving thc board of direc­ tors and executive director position. The Land Bank has been housed within MSHDA since May 2013. ‘ ”1110 Land Bank works closely with MSHDA on many revitalization projects across our state," Snyder said. "This reorgan­ ization supports the most efficient use of time and resources ultimately ensuring improved customer service for our citizens." The State Land Bank will continue to exist as its own entity within MSHDA. All functions and duties of the Land Bank will operate independently of MSHDA and all funds will continue to be accounted for sepa­ rately from state anil MSHDA funds. Die State Land Bank was created in 2003 and works to promote die rvvitalization of neighborhoods and communities in Michigan. It encourages economic growth ,*Uk1 commu­ nity safely through blight removal projects, acquisition and sale of public projjerty and supixirt of local land bank operations. 1 Banner Envelopes 1 Banner Get all this for only _ . .. Ask ms about other j options & quantities! Envelopes Get all this for only Ad lAtistin Roger ■ Carts Ciisetr oat o»r SpctiGii .'.e; vices Business Cards Greeting Cards Big Prints & Posters v Photo Books * Folding & Laminating Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings [C/l [wsaj OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 jH �Pat)e 12 " Thursday, May 29. 2014 - The Han! ng.; Gannet ence of alcohol was dismissed. 80® Cows on the loose block M-66 Police were called to .M 66 Highway near Bivens Road in Maple Grove Township shortly after noon May 20 lor a report of several cows in the toad. Officers located between 10 and 20 cows loose and in the roadway. Thc owner was contacted and was able to get thc animals hack in the pen. No damage was reported. Woman reports possible credit card fraud A 51-year-old Middleville woman reported she suspected attempted credit card fraud. She told sheriff’s deputies she received a letter from her credit card com­ pany advising her that her address change request vs as confirmed and that another person had been added to the credit card. The Middleville woman notified the credit card company she had not authorized any । md did not change other user on the card an ny askcd her addrc'S. The credit can <n.lK|u. her to file a police report m • lent activity Stolen truck found; man arrested A 25-x.-ar.dd New lla«" man ™ arrested and faces chan?65 , pr0-. credit card fraud. P0***'0" Jc’hidc while erty and oper.umg a . ■■ s||<.. his driter s license pm ■<•£' of pended. Officers were ca <• vehicle in a ditch abotJ, KeUogg Street in Nashville. Officers -found was found near lhe truck, bul sal only a passenger. Police learned the vehicle was stolen from Osceola Couniy. Il year-old was also suspected of being; into • Scaled, but refused to take a Brea halyzer lest and did noi admit to being lhe driverof lhe vehicle. He was booked into the Barry Couniy Jail, l he owner of lhe track was notified and the vehicle towed. ExploreMore camp back to help students discover Barry County Chad Jan^s Chcrpes. 31. of Hastings, was sentenced by nnrry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell May 14 to between 18 and I J) months in pnson after pleading guilty to a charge of assault by strangulation. He was given credit for 75 days served in jail and a i 10 P;i> $1^8 in court I~,nes and costs> Additiona| charges of domestic violence, attempted assault by strangulation and inter­ fering with electronic communications caus­ ing injury were all dismissed as part of a plea agreement. ryicr Torrence Trout. 42. of Homer, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court May -I for probation violation. Judge McDowell sentenced him to between 34 and 120 months in prison and gave him credit for 288 days served in jail. Trout was sentenced in February- 2013 to 12 months in jail with 60 months of probation for aggravated stalking. He reportedly violated probation in April by failing to comply with drug testing, engaging in abusive and threatening behavior, harass­ ing others and failing a drug test. He also was ordered to pay S1.348 in court fines and costs. Trevor Thomas Ladcwig, 40. of Freeport, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court May 22 to between 12 and 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, third offense. He was given credit for 54 days served in jail. He was ordered to pay $198 in costs and fines. He was previously convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence in May 1993 in Kentwood and September 2003 in Rockford. Paul Arlen Tooker 11. 45, of Hastings, pleaded guilty April 2 in Barry County Circuit Court to failure to comply with thc Sex Offender Registry- Act. He was sentenced May 22 to serve six months in jail and 60 months of probation. He was given credit for 67 days served in jail and ordered to pay $598 Two women killed in Memorial Day accident Dr. Hugh Brown teaches ExploreMore participants about different types of soil at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. ExploreMore day camp is returning for a second summer to provide students, entering sixth to eighth grades, an opportunity to expand their mind, confidence, and curiosity. Camp activities over two separate onewcek units will include team-building at YMCA-Camp Algonquin, environmental education at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, the history of automobiles at the Gilmore Car Museum, and archeology al Historic Charlton Park. , The first onc-weck unit will be held from June 16 through 19. the second is scheduled for August 11 through 14. Participants will be picked up at 9 a.m. and dropped off at 3 p.m. each day at Central Elementary School in Hastings. The cost is SI75 with lunches included. Registration deadline is June 6. “The ExploreMore program is a great opportunity for middle school students to engage their minds without having to travel far.” says Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Program Manager Matt Dykstra. “Students will be visiting some of Barry County’s great­ est treasures. They will be working with staff to understand their organizations and local communities better. The days do not involve lectures, but instead work to get lhe students actively engaged in lhe topics.” For more information and to register, visit www.yrncaofbarrycounty.org/camps/campalgonquin. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News * Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 Two drivers were killed about 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 26, in an apparent head-on col­ lision on Coats Grove Road west of Becker Road in Carlton Tow nship. Heather Henney, 37, of Woodland, and Mary Ranguette, 81, of Hastings, were both pronounced dead at lhe scene. According to information released by the Bany County Sheriff’s Department, a 2011 Chevrolet Impala was traveling east on Coats Grove Road and collided with a 2005 Ford Taurus. The drivers were the only occupants in lhe vehicles The sheriff's department, Hastings Fire Department and Mercy Ambulance respond­ ed to the call. The accident remains under investigation. Truck driver dies in single-vehicle accident A portion of M-179 in Yankee Springs Township was closed more than once last week as workers cleaned up debris from a fatal accident near Briggs Road. Tile one-vehicle crash occurred about 2:30 P-m. May 21 and involved a truck and trailer reportedly carrying boxed milk. The truck apparently went off the road as it rounded a sharp curve. . driver of the vehicle was reportedly ejected and died at the scene. M,chigan State Police are investigating the accident. The road was closed for several hours Wednesday and then acain on Thursday for c,ean»P of the wreckage. . . State Police artf continuing to investigate tne accident. No further information about the driver Or cause of the accident were avatlble fr«m the Michigan State Police. Call 269-945-9554 Hastings Banner classified ads m court fines and costs. An additional charge of failure to comply with the sex offender reporting duties was dismissed. Benjamin Andrew Tyler, 31. of Vermontville, pleaded guilty April 23 in Barry County Circuit Court to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under thc influence of alcohol or drugs. He was sen­ tenced May 21 by Judge McDowell to five months m jail with credit given for 45 days served. He also was ordered to serve 36 months of probation and must wear an elec­ tronic alcohol-dctcction device for 90 days after completion of his jail sentence. He also was ordered to pay $1,198 in court fines and costs Additional charges of operating a motor vehicle while his license had been suspended, operating an unregistered vehicle and unlaw­ ful use of a license plate were dismissed. John William Pritchard. 61. of Delton, pleaded guilty April 16 in Barry- Couniy Circuit Court to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was sentenced May 22 by Judge McDowell to served 90 days in jail with 24 months of probation. His jail time will be sus­ pended upon successful probation. He also was ordered to attend AA three times per week, wear an alcohol-monitoring device for 90 days and receive substance abuse treat­ ment. He also was assessed $798 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of oper­ ating a motor vehicle while under the influ­ Michael Steven Kellam. 25, of Delton, was sentenced to 30 days in jail May 21 in a County Circuit Court for probation He was found guilty in August 2013 ot uis charging a firearm within a building an se tcnced to 18 months of probation. Jimg McDowell ordered Kellam to continue serv­ ing probation from the August 2013 sentenc ing. Probation may be terminated after an court costs of $1 <438 have been paid in full­ William David Bowdlcr. 41. of Middleville, pleaded guilty to probation vio­ lation May 21 in Barry County Circuit Court. Bowdler was sentenced by Judge McDowe to serve 120 days in jail with credit for 46 days served. He also was ordered to continue probation as previously sentenced and extend probation to five years. He may also be released from jail for a residential or adult treatment program. He must pay costs and restitution of $5,315. Bowdlcr was found guilty in August 2011 of breaking and enter­ ing with intent and was sentenced al that time to nine months in jail and 36 months of pro­ bation. In March 2014, he reportedly violated probation by failing to notify probation offi­ cers of a change of address, possessing drugs, and failing to comply with court assessments us ordered Joshua Lavem Davis, 24, of Three Rivers, was sentenced May 21 to nine months in jail after pleading no contest to a charge of assaulting or resisting a police officer. Judge McDowell gave him credit for 37 days already served and ordered he pay $598 in court fines and costs. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Stile I Garage Sale I Rusin css Services 100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with a OUT­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central boiler. D-2 Outdoor wood boilers. 616­ 877-4081. 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SHOwTiHts son • m »—u*.oc TITUS U0 TUU5 SUUtCT TO OUJtGI O O A MILU0U WAYS TO (HE m THE WEST (R) FRi-£UN 11 20. 2 00.4 30. 7 10. 3 40 MON WED 4 33. 710.9 40 O MALEFICEMT (PG) F HI-SUN 11 10 1 50. C 45 MON-Wf I) 6 45 Q30 MALEFICENT (PG) fzn ntum nt u near ajlv 4 10.910 Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! .ulwntZd O ,U O OX-MEM: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (PO-131 I RI-SUN 12 30. 3 3C. 6 30,9 3Q MON-WED fi 30. 9'30 G0MILLA(PG-13) FRI SUN 11 00.1.40 4 20. 7-00 9 60 MON-WED 470. 7 00. 9 50 The HUbhili frev tc'cL61^5’ ^- HOT Kingsbury Rd., D^on, Ml 49046 Phone Smails �Th*j Hastings Banner - Thursday. May 29. 2014 — -Pago 13 claim league crown ,t Mother Na.ua-fln.,llyklthcVikinl!Kfjiiisli goi'le^h m' Vmi,> softha" Ic"m «•>■>»>' tatataF*, C,<'SC OU1 a CaPtol Area nion-shin \V°? Otc,"cc Wl>ite Division chamo ™ nli a”Cr a k" outs over a couple weeks. The Vikings finished of. a 9.| |eagllc 5ca. son b> sweeping its doubleheader with Corunna at Lakewood High School. Lakewood topped thc Cavaliers 12-2 in six innings in the opener, then scored a 13-0 fiveinning win in game two. Kenned) Geiger got the win in lhe circle in each game lor the Vikings, allowing just one earned run in her 11 innings pitching. Kennedy Geiger pitches the Vikings to a victory in the first game of their CAACWhite doubleheader against visiting Corunna Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood's Taylor VantLand puts her bat on lhe ball during game one of Wednesday’s CAAC-White doubleheader against visiting Corunna. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Geiger struck out seven and walked three while allowing just three hits in the opener. Her big sister Konnor Geiger had a pair of doubles in and drove in two runs to lead the Lakewood offense. r Taylor Vantluind and Kennedy Geiger had a pair of singles and a double each, both driv­ ing in one run. Olivia Barker and Lauren Hazel had a pair of singles each, and Hazel stole two bases. Khila Hamilton drove in two runs for the Vikings, and Hazel and Bryonna Barton also had one RBI apiece. Sam Zdunic had a pair of singles to lead the Cavaliers, and a single by Payton Birchmeicr was their team’s only other hit. Birchmeicr had her team’s lone RBI. and also took thc The Saxons’ Emily Hayes knocks a ground ball to the left side during the top of the sixth inning of Tuesday’s Division 2 Pre-District contest at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) loss in the circle striking out six and walking three. Ten of the 12 runs off her were earned. Lake wood had 14 hits in the opener, then pounded 12 more off Birchmeicr who also took the loss in game two. Kennedy Geiger struck out three and walked two in the second game, while giving up another three singles. The Vikings got a double from Emily Barker and 1) singles. Barker was 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run scored. Laura Walkington was 2-for-2 with two RBI and two runs scored. VantLand. Maranda Barton, Konnor Geiger and Bry onna Barton had one RBI each. Lakewood moved its overall record to 26-9 w ith the two victories. The Vikings will open postseason play in the Division 2 District Semifinals in Middleville Saturday, taking on the host Trojans in the second of two semifinal match­ ups. Ionia faces Wayland at 10 a.m. The district championship game will fol­ low lhe two semifinal contests Saturday. New Lion battery baffles in loss to Fighting Irish ’ by Brett Bremer " "Spiirfc Editor " It was a lough end to the Kalamazoo Valley Association season for the Lions at Maple Valley High School Wednesday evening. Maple Valley’s varsity softball (earn was swept in its leagueIToubfeTicadcr witjnTuckett battled. Catholic Central, falling 14-4 and 14-1 in a pair of five-inning contests. Everything was a little off. but the Lions action al catcher on a hui sunshiny day, with a new pitcher firing the ball her way for most of game two. “She really slopped a lot of balls that should have been right by,” said Lion head coach Shana Lipsey. “She worked her butt off back there. “In spite of all the turmoil and injuries these girls still tried and gave a really good effon and kept their heads up. That’s a good thing about them. This is a young team so, next year they’ll be back.” Wood and Jordan Woodman, two of five seniors on the roster, won’t be. Woodman was seeing her first varsity action at pitcher because of an injury’ to sophomore Taylor Medina. Medina was able to play first, but couldn’t pitch. "Everyone was in different positions aside from the outfield. It is what it is," Lipsey said. Emily Morris has pitched much of the time when Medina is not, and she threw the first game for the Lions, their 14-4 loss. Woodman had a big game with her bat in that one, knocking a triple and a single and driving in a run. Michaela Johnson had a pair of singles and three RBI. Niko! Myers and Bridget King also had singles in lhe game one defeat against the Irish. . Emily Mattocks had a lead-off single in the top of the first inning of game two, and even­ tually came around to score. Myers had the Lions’ only other hit, a single, in that loss. Emily Morris pitches for the Lions during game two against Hackett Catholic Central Wednesday afternoon at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking baseball ends league play with two more victories Lakewood's varsity baseball team closed out the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division season Wednesday aftenioo with I J. 5 and 7-6 victories over visiting Corunna which pul the Vikings in second place in the final league standings. "They were not pretty, hut they’ «c. wins." Viking head coach Denny I rosl sa d. "We struggled throwing strikes tom;' > • Corunna did a nice job of putting he bul n play. It was a good thing that our bnts came alive to bail us out. c . :.k •Thts is a tough time ol year m everything that goes on, «md calls go against us We lost our compc u« lor a bit but did a nice job of regrouping and get ting the wins.” . r<rct inine, Brian Young got lhe win in hc_ and Lakewood s bat-s woke up • team in front. Alex Caudy struggled a bit with his control front the mound for the first time this year in game two, but f rost said he did a -great job ol lighting through it until he got his rhythm bac k. -Wc had some opportunities to blow the game open, but just couldn’t get the bi» hit with two outs,” Frost added. The two victories move the Vikings' over­ all record to 19-6 this season. They end the conference season with a 6-4 mark. The Vikings were scheduled to be back action Wednesday at home against Belding then head to Thomapple Kellogg Saturday (May 31) for their Division 2 District Tournament where they’ll face the host Trojans in lhe semifinals at 10 a.m. Wayland and Ionin meet in the day’s other semifinal contest, with lhe district championship game to follow. . ''Wnod was her first varsity The Lions also fell in a pair of league con­ at'home Monday (May 19), against Galesburg-Augusta 15-0 and 8-7. The Lions led 7-3 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning of game two against the Rams. Galesbuqz-Augusta rallied through for three runs in the bottom of the sixth and two in the bottom of the seventh inning. “We had one critical error that cost us and we ended up losing by one run.” Lipsey said. "Galesburg never expected that. (Galesburg) played really well, no errors, minimal hits. We hit the ball. Our defense was really tight, just like I know that they can play. They had to believe it and they actually believed it.” Medina look the loss in thc circle despite allowing just two earned runs. She walked two and struck out one. The Lions took lhe lead with two runs in the top of the fourth and then five more in the top of the fifth. They baited around in lhe fifth, a rally that was started by singles from Myers, Emma McGlocklin and Mattocks. Woodman then knocked a double and Medina followed with a single. Morris finished off lhe surge with a single. Morris had two singles in the game and drove in three runs. Woodman finished with two RBI while Medina and Megan Bonney had one each. The Lions had 12 hits as a team. Mattocks and Myers joined Morris in the two-htt club for the game. Mattocks had her team s only hit in lhe 15­ 0 loss to start the day. The Lions open the stale postseason tests Maple Valley’s Jacey Wood races for second base in the top of the fifth inning of game two against Hackett Catholic Central Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saturday at Calvin Christian with a Division 3 district semifinal contest against lhe host Squires al 10 a.m. Delton Kellogg faces Fennville in the second semifinal of the day. with the district championship game to fol­ low. LHS has two solid days at The Emerald Lakewood’s varsity boys’ golf team earned a spot in yesterday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament at Prariewood Golf Course in Otsego by placing fifth at their Division 2 District Wednesday (May 21) at The Emerald in St. Johns. "This was a very good effort from all five today," said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. "I was especially happy l0 scc lhe three seniors take care of business and play well today.’’ Senior Blake Yaeger was tenth individual­ ly, shooting a 79, to pace the Viking team Senior Wade Picrcefield f^d •’» personal best l«-hole round of 83. Lakewood also got an 88 from junior Ryan Feasal and 89s from senior Alec Willison and sophomore Wyatt Moll. Hie top six teams and the top six individu­ als not on those teams at the district tourna­ ment earned spots in the regional. DeWitt won the district tide with a score of 299. East Lansing was second with a 314, f0|. lowed by St. Johns 315, Haslett *318 Lakewixxl 339 and charlotte 36|. Du Win s Owen Beyer and Gc°ffry Croley were among a group of five Puys who each shot thc day’s low score. 73-S Lj°hnsalso got 73s from Zach Rosendale and Eric Nunn. All five.I^M;k,.8Coscarelli shooting a 75. C^yWHre7^ndJosh Tempelman 79. i L six regional qualifying reams. _ M h'n shot a •>82.8 Fowlers ille 383, Ionia Belding shot a 398 arid ys ainong the six indiBelding h< Hanscn who shot an Who Shor a 94. and Carter Kemmis who shol a'96. |h(. The other ^.^nc’s Austin Garrison (81)jX T“lb01 <85)' “nd WaVerl/S Zach Beavers (89). Lakewood wa Tuesday for th Conference While m The Emi;ralll Area Aclivilil.s jo|) 18.hok Iouma. ment. ■ tarn Portland’s number two. A huge da> "O'? (jiwl a 76 hclped ,he Brandon Foote, jnto p|ace jn Raiders leaP “V standings. Foote’s 76 was the final confere behind l-ansing lhe day’s four Marshall (70) and Adam Catholic’s ore , Portland teammate Elias (73) and F°°,c Rhet Schrauben (75). “Portland edged us out again (or third this year in the final league tournament,” Kutch said. "It’s been a great rivalry. Our guys played well. (Portland) just had an extra boost today from their No. 1 and No. 2 players." Lakewood’s Blake Yaeger tied for sixth with a 78 Tuesday and finished seventh in lhe final individual conference standings to earn all-league honors. Teammates Ryan Feasal, Wyatt Moll, Alec Willison and Wade Picrcefield were all honorable mention all­ conference this spring. Feasal and Willison each shot an 88 Tuesday, and Moll added an 87. Picrcefield wasn’t far behind with an 89. Behind thc tup two for Portland, Brycvn Adams shot a 91 and Zach Thorp a 92. Lansing Catholic finished off a perfect con­ ference season with six guys in the top 11 at lhe conference tournament. The Cougars also sued Patrick Gillespie’s 77 and Niko Voutsaras’ 78 in compiling a team score of 298. Williamston was second with a 329, fol­ lowed by Portland 334, Lakewood 341, Corunna 361 and Stockbridge DNF. �Page 14 — Thursday, May 29, 2014 — Tire Hastings Banner First-inning runs run in Ada Monday, 5-4 in the Hawks’ annual Memorial Day contest. This was the fourth year that the Saxons have been asked to play jn this game that pays tribute to the men and women who served in the armed forces and who are still serving today. Eastern recognized Saxon third base­ man s father Ken Clisso (Marines) and grand­ father John Falconer (Army) along with Robert Evans, father of coach Marsh Evans who served in the U.S. Navy, as well as a number of veterans with ties to Forest Hills Eastern. Thc contest is also part of a fund­ raising project to support thc Wounded Wamors Fund. Pie host Hawks pushed across a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to break a 4-4 tie and score the walk-off win in front of a patri­ otic crowd. v ________________ “This was a great opportunity for our kids to be a part of a celebration like this and to by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Nick Iveson and Garrett Harris led off thc bottom of the first with triples for lhe Trojans. Iveson scored on Harris’ deep hit to right field. Harris came home on a one-out single off thc bat of Donald Lenard. Prose were all lhe runs the Trirjans would manage in their Division 2 Pre-District con­ test with visiting Hastings Tuesday, and those runs were enough. Thc Trojans topped the Saxons 2-1 in thc first round of the state tournament, to cam the right to face l^akewood in thc district semifi­ nals Saturday in Middleville. Wayland and Ionia meet in thc district’s other semifinal. “Wc came out swinging the bats like crazy,” said Thomapple Kellogg head coach Jack Hobert. "TVo triples off the first two guys and I'm thinking alright We hit thc ball well, then all of a sudden - they made adjust­ ments too and threw us off balance a little bit. have a chance to honor our veterans, said. “Our kids look forward to playing in this game every year and it was a great day to p • > too. Die outcome could have been diffcren but we still saw some good things. Pie two teams were back and forth at afternoon, von der Hoff and Pewoski had run­ scoring singles to drive in Jon Wilcox and Shaffer in the top of the third inning. Eastern cut the lead to 2-1 with a single run in the bottom of the fourth. Hastings would regain their two-run lead in thc top of the fifth, but Eastern would plate three runs in the home half of the inning to take a 4-3 lead. In the sixth, the Saxons rallied to tie the score at 4-4. Consecutive walks to Shaffer and Drew White put runners on first and sec­ ond. Blake Van Diver dropped down a sacri­ fice bunt to move the runners up, and Marshall Cherry delivered a run-scoring singlc to tie thc game. ------------------ -------------- ——r--------- '------------------------------------------------------ -------------- ;—;-------------------------- -------------- Hastings shortstop Jon Wilcox scoops up a ground ball in the bottom of the second inning against Thornapple Kellogg Tuesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Dalton (Phillips) wasn’t his sharpest, but he threw' well tonight. He’s a bulldog. He’s gutty. He loves this type of stuff. He thrives on it.” Phillips outdueled Hastings starter Mitchell Gee, but both were excellent. Phillips struck out nine while allowing six hits and one earned run. The only batter he walked, Stephen Shaffer with two out in the top of the third, came around to score thanks to back-to-back singles by the Saxons’ Drew White and Connor von der Hoff. Gee allowed seven hits and walked three, while striking out two. • “He pitched great,” Hastings head coach Marsh Evans said of Gee. “Just a great high school baseball game. We had a couple chances and they did too. Mitchell shut it down and their guy shut us down. (Gee) adjusted and he hit his spots. He’s just been getting his breaking ball over and that made all the difference in thc world. That was huge. He was just absolutely tough tonight. He’s been pitching well like this. _______ He’s been pitching very well lately.” Gee worked out of trouble frequently The Saxon pitcher Mitchell Gee fires the Trojans had at least one runner on in every ball towards the plate during the bottom inning but the second and loaded lhe bases in of the first inning of Tuesday’s Division 2 the third and fourth. Pre-District contest in Middleville. (Photo “I don’t think wc adjusted very well at the by Brett Bremer) plate. Wc stranded way too many base runr.t -TV.-O ’ '..<1 -.’fl? b / ■ 1 •’ d? ners,” Hobert said. “We had two innings where wc stranded the bases loaded. Wc can’t do that. We have to get the ball in play. We’ve talked about that the last few weeks. With less than,two outs and a guy on third we’ve got to find a way to gC( that guy home. As wc go deeper in the tournament, you can’t strand guys like that." Iveson and Harris led the TK attack, each reaching base three times. Iveson was 2-for-3, adding a single. He was also hit by a pitch. Harris walked twice after his first-inning triple, and stole a base. Nate Graham was 2for-3 with a pair of singles as well, and Connor Collier added TK’s other hit. Michael Eastman had a pair of singles for the Saxons, and Nate Pewoski and Zach McMahon also added singles. All six Saxon hits were singles. “It’s a tough loss for our kids," Evans said. "They’ve worked hard. That’d be about the sixth one-run loss in a row for us, well wc had a 3-1 game but that was a close one last week. 'Riat’s about thc sixth one in a row now, and those aren’t easy to handle.” "I could not be more proud of a group of kids to hang together in what was a tough year for them. They showed a lot of character and did not give up on themselves.” Forest Hills Eastefii topped the Saxons by a hnr.|)|-,nj? The Saxons’ Connor von der Hoff knocks an RBI-single to left field during the top of the third inning Tuesday in his team’s Division 2 Pre-District contest against Thornapple Kellogg in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ' Jr. .v: Local teams advance from Railside to regionals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor South Christian’s varsity boys’ golf team was head and shoulders above everyone at Railside Golf Club Wednesday, but there were five other teams that got to celebrate too. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley were two of those teams. The Panthers and Lions earned spots in Friday’s Division 3 boys’ golf regional at The Medalist by finishing fifth at the district tour­ nament at Railside in Byron Center. Rage Sheldon relumed to the Lion line-up late this season and came up big for thc team Wednesday, shooting a 75 which pul him in third-place individually. The only guys ahead of him were South Christian’s Nick VanderHorst and Kade Hoeksema who shot a 73 and 74 respectively on their team’s home course. A pair of other Kalamazoo Valley Association teams will join the Lions at the regional tournament thanks to their top six finishes Wednesday. The lop six teams and top six individuals not on those teams quali­ fied for thc regional. South Christian took thc district champi­ onship w'ith a score of 310, followed by Olivet 336, NorthPointe Christian 341, Delton Kellogg 342, Maple Valley 344 and West Catholic 349 in the top six. Delton Kellogg got a 76 from Dreke Lutterbeck and a 77 from Sarah Shipley. Lutterbeck finished fourth in the individual standings for the day and Shipley was fifth. Delton also got a 94 from Anthony Houtrow and a 95 from Jesse Mishler. Maple Valley also got an 82 from Hunter Hilton, an 85 from Jordan Denton and a 102 from lyier Kersjes. South Christian added a 78 from Josh Riemersma and an 85 from Johnny Kendall to its top two scores. Olivet’s leader was Keagan Carpenter, who was fourth with a 92. His teammate Tyler Masters shot an 80. . Portland’s Rhet Schrauben was the top individual regional qualifier from the tourna­ ment, shooting a 77. The other five individu­ als moving on in thc slate tournament are Calvin Christian’s Jared Karel (83), Covenant Christian’s Brandon Kaptcin (85), Calvin Delton Kellogg’s Anthony Houtrow watches his tee shot fly from the tee box on num­ ber 13 during Wednesday’s Division 3 District Tournament at Railside Golf Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Christian’s lyier VanElst (86), and Hopkins’ ^ch Smith (86) and Chris Heath (87). Calvin Christian was seventh as a team with a 351, followed by Hopkins 352. Portland 354, Pcnnfield 377, Covenant Christian 384 and Kelloggsville NTS. Lion baseball earns a spot in Saturday semi’s Maple Valiev bounced back nicely Tuesday Jlie Lion varsity ta“ba11 lea,n °Penc<1 lhe 2014 Mate Xao.vn> wilh an 8-1 v.ctoy "Vcr Fennville at Calvin Christian in >ts 1JiviMon 3 ^.District contest. > UoXere coming off three stratght Delton Kellogg's4 Sarah Shipley checks out the line on a putt on the number 13 areen during Wednesday's Division 3 District Tournament at Railside Golf Course in Byron Center. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ‘hht losses to close the regular 5cas0.n' |,Mett Catholic <'c",ral finished "*!, K'datnazoo v'.Iley Ass°cia,ion season.wl' ?' 2 and 2-0 victories over the Lions in Vermontville Wednesday. Springport then downed thc u,-------the Lions in th,lhe regular season finale, 6-4, Thursday. Maple Valley returns to action Saturday in the district tournament hosted by Calvin Christian in Grandville, facing the host Squires at 10 a.m. Holland Black River and Delton Kellogg meet in the day’s second semifinal contest, with the district champi­ onship game to final. 1 The Panthers’ Dreke Lutterbeck fires a shot towards the green from the edge of the fairway Wednesday at Railside Golf Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Tbfl Hastings Banner ~ Thursday. May 29. 2014 — Page 15 TK sets numerous records in district win over the Saxons Brett Bremer Sports Editor it?™* bCt'P selling records, but now y P ymg for trophies and for the chance to just keep playing. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls' soccer ^ir? Division 2 state tournament wi a -J victory over visiting Hastings in the first round of the district tournament the Trojans arc hosting in Middleville. I lie victory improved thc Trojans’ record to th 15-1-2 overall this season, tying the school­ record for wins in a season. Thc four Trojan goals also pushed the team’s total to a schoolrecord 64 on the year. TK senior Kelli Graham buried a free kick from about 40 yards out early in lhe first half to put her team up 1-0, setting a new career points record al TK. and added an assist on hci team's second goal, early in the second half, to finish the evening with 167 career points on 70 goals and 27 assists. Teammate Erin Scheidel added to her Saxon defender Hannah Barnard sends the ball ahead during her team’s final OK Gold Conference contest of the season Wednesday at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Sarah Taylor turns up field with the ball as Thornapple Kellogg’s Shelbi Shepherd gives chase during the first half Tuesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Big fifth inning helps TK ladies handle Hastings by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A one-out error in the bottom of lhe fifth sparked thc Thomapple Kellogg offense Tuesday. The Trojan varsity softball team snapped a 2-2 tie with five runs in the inning, and went on to a 10-3 victory over visiting Hastings in their Division 2 Pre-District contest. An RBI single by Graycen Bailey and a three-run double off the bat of Kim Webster were the only two Trojan hits of the rally. The Trojans’ lead-off hitter Kristen Kempema reached second on an error with one out in the inning and came home on a sin­ gle by Bailey. Paige Lajcak followed with a walk and Sandra Gerou reached on an error. Lindsay Thomas earned an RBI for a bases loaded walk, then Webster cleared the bases with a double to put her team up 7-2. “Always that one inning,” said Saxon head coach Dawn Harding. “We’d have been out of the inning (if not for lhe errors). It’s just that.” The Saxons played a fairly clean bailgame with the exception of the fifth inning. Hastings had just evened the score with two Iwo-out runs in the top of lhe fourth inning. Emily Hayes walked and then scored on an Hastings' Michelle Howlett gets jump jff second base in tho top of the seventh fining in Middleville Tuesday afternoon, photo by Brett Bremer) RBI-double from Cassie Gdula. Gdula came home on an RBI single from Tori Harding. Trojan pitcher Graycen Bailey had put down the first 11 Saxon batters in order. Hastings would have just two singles and one walk lhe rest of lhe way. "We kind of got into a little bil of a batting slump aboul three-quarters of the way through (the season),” said coach Harding. “Before that wc were just right on it. The errors were killing us. but our hitting wasn’t. Then, all of a sudden we’re doing good and not making too many errors and our hitting went down. We just have to bring both of them together." Gdula singled to start the top of the seventh with her team down 10-2, and eventually scored on a ground ball by Christa Wright. Bailey gave up just four hits while striking out six and walking two. "(Bailey) pitched really, really well,” said Thomapple Kellogg head coach Andy Saldivar. “She is in command. She’s throwing the pilches and she’s remembering what they swung at and what they’re missing. She is better with her pitch count, she’s not falling behind on batters. She’s not walking people. She’s going after hitlers right away. That makes a big difference. When she’s on, she doesn’t walk anybody and that has been most of her success.” Saldivar was also pleased with some fine defensive plays by first baseman Gerou, Thomas al second base and catcher Sabriah Postma. ‘ Things are working really well right now. 1 hope it stays this way for Saturday,” Saldivar said. Webster powered the TK attack going 2for-3 with two doubles and four RBI. Kempema was on base three limes and scored three runs. She had a double as well. Bailey had a pair of singles and drove in two runs. Lajcak singled once and walked once, driving in two runs as well. TK managed seven hits off Tori Harding who struck out three and walked three. ’ l he Saxon season ends with a 5-21 overall record. TK moves on to Saturday’s district semifi­ nals where it will face Lakewood in lhe sec­ ond of two semifinal contests. Wayland and Ionia meet in thc first game of the day at 10 a.m., with the district championship to follow the two semifinals. den flurry of goals. "I think the fact that it was lied up and wc could be going home if we don't win. Shelbi and Erin combined on two of those together, back-and-forth. They had fresh legs. They had been silting for eight or ten minutes. 1 think it helped to have some ________________ fresh legs back in the game. They played The Saxons’ Allexus Barnes tries to get by Thomapple Kellogg defender Kaylin great." " Johnson during the first half of their Division 2 District opener in Middleville Tuesday. Demon finished the night with 11 saves for the Saxons. Aly Miller had one at the other (Photo by Brett Bremer) end forTK. career assist record at TK, setting up team­ "Megan Ziegler had a great move to get the It was the third win of the season for the mate Shelbi Shepherd for a score midway goalkeeper out there and put the ball in thc Trojans over lhe Saxons. through the second half, moments after scor­ net," said Hastings head coach Tim Schoessel. TK will face Plainwell in the second of two ing herself off an assist from Shepherd. "It was nice to see. Wc don't get the chance to district semifinal matches in Middleville "Il’s kind of neat to see those two girls, goal score on Middleville very often, and it kind of Thursday. Wayland and Gull Lake square off record, assist record, points record between gave this team a good bump. Thai's what we in the first contest, at 5 p.m. The two winners lhe two of them," said TK head coach Joel were looking for, it’s just that wc couldn't hold from Thursday advance to Saturday's District Strickland. "They will definitely go out as it." Final in Middleville. two of the best to play here and we’re going to The Trojans were sparked by the tie-score. TK closed out the regular season with a 4­ definitely miss them, but hopefully we can It only took them about four minutes to pull 0 victory over visiting Byron Center back in front. Graham blasted a shot from lhe Wednesday. make a good run here in the tournament." Scheidel set the career assist record at TK It took some time before the Trojans were right side, which deflected through a crowd in assured they’d be moving on to Thursday’s front of the Saxon net to teammate Holly Hall with a comer kick 12*. 18 into lhe contest, find­ ing Hana Alverson who chipped a shot in over who Tired it into'(he open net. district semifinals in Middleville. TK would score two more goals within the lhe Bulldog goalie's head from aboul 20 yards TK had 14 shots in the first half, but only a handful were on goal. Strickland preached to next eight and a half minutes. Shepherd and out. "Il was a great ball on Erin's part and Hana his team at halftime about how it needed to Scheidel traded plays that looked like mirror images of each other 32 seconds apart. made a great shot," said Slrickland. start putting the ball in the net. Shepherd tapped the ball through traffic in "Our defense piaye.i StricklHnU That was TK's lone goal of lhe first half. said. "The second half, one mistake, that’s front of the Saxon net, from right to left, find­ Graham. Holly Hall and Aly via Thome what we always tell the girls, one small mis­ ing Scheidel open on the other side for the scored second-half goals for the Trojans, with take can put another team right back in a bail­ score. Scheidel knocked a pass from the left assists going to Hall, Emily Adams and game and they scored and their girl made a comer through traffic to Shepherd on the right Megan Replogle. side, which Shepherd put past Saxon keeper great play." The Trojans outshot the Bulldogs 10-0 in Senior Megan Ziegler tied the score for the Autumn Demon to make it 4-1 TK with 22:58 thc contest. Saxons with four and a half minutes gone in left to play. Hastings fell in its OK Gold Conference "It was crazy," Strickland said of thc sud- finale 3-1 at Wayland Wednesday. the second half. Lakewood girls win four league titles The Vikings who aren’t going to the Division 2 Slate Finals all saw their season end Wednesday, as Lakewood hosted the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division championship meet. Williamston’s boys and girls both scored conference meet championships to finish off undefeated league seasons. Lakewood’s ladies won four league titles in individual events. Mycah Ridder took the 100-meter dash in 12.74 seconds and the 200 in 26.66. Morrison won thc 100-meler hurdles in 15.90. Junior Brianna Bost added a win in the shot put with a throw of 31 feel 8 inches. Ridder will be running in the 100-meter dash Saturday, May 31, during lhe Division 2 State Finals al Houseman Field and Morrison qualified for the finals in the 100-meter hur­ dles. Those points Wednesday helped the Vikings finish fourth on lite day and third in the overall conference standings. Williamston’s girls won the day’s champi­ onship with 157.5 points, followed by Corunna. 120.5, Lansing Catholic 86, Lakewood 84, Stockbridge 40 and Portland 38. The Vikings had a few runner-up finishes too. The Viking 400-meter relay team of Jacqueline O’Gorman, Betsy Reynolds, Morrison and Ridder was second in 52.22. just .02 behind lhe winning team from Williamston. Morrison was second in the 300-meter low hurdles in 49.21 and Ridder was second in the long jump at 15-9.25. Lakewood’s Kayla McWhorter was fourth in thc long jump at 14-4.75 and in the pole vault the Vikings’ Stevie Sutton was third at 7-6. Noah Caudy swept the two hurdle races tor the Viking boys, winning the 110-meter hur­ dles in 15.58 and thc 300-meter intermediate Lakewood's Nate Kaunman a-o towards ths finish in ,he 110‘ d Hjnh hurdles^ Wednesday at Lakewood H,gh hX 40.78. He qualified for rhe sure finals in both races Teammare mo far placing fifth in in ,he Kauffman was also fifth *” ^/^th (5-6) and lied forfourth in«h po teammate Drew Durkee a. > lhe bar at 10-0. w in lhc re|a>s. Lakewood s boy* Jact)b Rjckcrd. rhe team ol Aaronlecond in the Kody Hems and Cana) . Lake wood’s Mycah Ridder hits the fin­ ish line as the 100-rneter dash champion Wednesday during the CAAC-White Meet at Unity Field. 1600-metcr relay with a time of 3:35.56. Jacob Kelley, Rickcrd, Griffin Quiscnbcrry and Jordan Tooker placed third in thc 400meter relay in 46.80. Williamston won the boys’ meet with 170 points, followed by Landing Catholic 123, Corunna 90, Portland 60. Lakewood 55 and Stockbridge 26, �Pago 16 - IhurMiay, May 29.2014 — Th* Hastings Banner H Delton Kellogg announces top 10 seniors Chase Henderson Kays’te Hook Jacob Morgan Samuel Horrocks Eleanore James Nicole Thompson Robin Medema Cameron Tobias Emily Warren The Delton Kellogg High School Class of 2014 will be recognized by the board of edu­ cation Wednesday, June 4, at the high school gymnasium at 9:30 am. Graduation is sched­ uled for Sunday. June 8. at 2 p.m. in the gym­ nasium. The top 10 seniors arc: Marceline Stevens, daughter of Richard and Elaine Stevens. She earned a grade point average of 4.069 and is the class valedictori­ an. Stevens is in the National Honor Society. w*as cross country captain and most valuable player and has held the executive board vice president seat for the student council. Stevens was on die cross country team, placed on the second team All-Barry County Cross Country team, and received honorable mention in KVA for cross country . Stevens plans to attend Wayne State University to study pharmacology with career goals in clinical research. She enjoys reading and running. Chase Henderson, son of Aaron Henderson and Jill Survilla. With a GPA of 4.064, he is the class salutatorian. He has been a member of the track team and NHS. volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters and has received excellence awards in math and science. With plans to attend the University of Michigan to study biomedical engineering, Henderson envisions a career in as an engi­ neer, cardiologist and inventor. His hobbies include playing guitar, swim­ ming. hiking and hanging out with friends. Kaysie Hook, daughter of Steven and Michelle Hook. She earned a GPA of 4.049. Hook played varsity volleyball and softball all four years and has been honored with cer­ tificates of Excellence in Academics. She received the Panther Pride Award, was inducted into thc National Honor Society, held a seat on thc student council and has been captain of varsity volleyball and softball teams. Hook plans to attend Michigan State University to study animal science and veteri­ nary medicine. She enjoys camping, swimming and fish­ ing. Jacob Morgan, son of Bill and Mary Morgan. He earned a GPA of 4.015. Morgan has participated in cross country, earning Most Valuable Player honors and was a senior captain. He also played baseball, was on student council and is a member of the NHS. Morgan participated in the Kendall College of Art and Design. He has received two Silver and one Gold Scholastic Art and Writing awards. Morgan plans to Northwestern University with a dual major in manufacturing and design engineering and in art theory and prac­ tice. to pursue a career in product design. Morgan enjoys art. running, snowboarding and hiking. Samuel Horrocks, son of Bud and Deb Horrocks. He earned a GP/X of 4.003. Horrocks has Participated in basketball, baseball, Quiz Bow! and independent research programs.. A member of the NHS, Horrocks has had a paper published in the Michigan Science Teachers Association Journal, received the Stockholm Junior Water Prize, and placed third in regional competition of the International Science and Engineering Fair. Horrocks plans to attend the University of Michigan, majoring in chemistry, to pursue a career as a neurosurgeon. He enjoys reading, swimming, water sports and bowling. Eleanore James, daughter of Daniel and Mary James. She earned a GPA of 3.906. James has performed with the Delton Kellogg Theatrical Arts Company and Green Team. She' plans to attend the University of Michigan to study molecular biology and genetics. James enjoys entomology, theater, poetry, writing, photography and ceramics. Nicole Thompson, daughter of Cindy and Mark Thompson. She earned a GPA of 3.816. Thompson has been on thc cross country, track and basketball teams and is a member of NHS. She served on the student council as president for the senior class, was voted Miss Delton Court 2011, Miss Delton 2012, and has volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Students Against Destructive Decisions, yearbook staff, and quiz bowl. Outside of school, she has been in 4-H for several years. Thompson was named the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center’s Student of the Month, qualified for state in track in 2012, was named All-KVA honorable mention in track, and was homecoming queen. Thompson plans to attend Michigan State University, studying genetics/pre-medicine with a career goal to become a genetic coun­ selor. . Thompson enjoys running and writing. Robin Medema, daughter of Jill and Kenneth Medema. She earned a GPA of 3.631. Medema is a member of NHS, has served on the yearbook committee and Green Team. She received art and science awards, is CPR-certificd, has received Lee Honors College recognition and Dean’s Scholarship from Western Michigan University. Medema plans to attend Western Michigan University’s School of Nursing to pursue a career in general medicine. Medema enjoys fishing, hunting, scrap­ booking. baking and cake decorating. Cameron Tobins, son of Chris and Kim Tobias, He earned a GPA of 3.605 Tobias has played baseball and football and was named All-County and All-Conference in football. He is currently enrolled in the Regional Manufacturing Technology Center program through Kellogg Community College. He plans to become a journeyman in the tool and die industry. Tobias enjoys hunting, fishing and all out­ side sports. Emily Warren, daughter of Stacy Jones. She earned a GPA of 3.556. Warren is an active participant in school and community theater. She was a Write Away contest w inner and is in 4-H. She plans to attend XX'cstem Michigan University to study psychology and writing, pursuing a career as a clinical psychologist. XX'arren enjoys reading, drawing and writ­ ing. Saxons get two guys through to regional round of tourney Now Taking Applications for The money is paid bi-weekly and the route will not interfere with most activities. ■ MUST APPLY IN PERSON AT OUR JESTINGS office One Dai/ /I (Oeek.'^f’Tie IMMEDIATE OPENINGS HHI I eop/e Paper" ij 1351 N. M-43 nigjJay.KHast|ngs & Thc top two Saxons and the top Trojan both have some golf ahead of them. Danny Hooten and Alec Ridderbos from the Hastings varsity boys’ golf team and Justin Bergstrom from Thomapple Kellogg were among the six individual regional quali­ fiers at Wednesday’s Division 2 District Tournament at Clearbrook Golf Course in Saugatuck. The top six teams and top six individuals not on those teams advanced in the state tour­ nament to Friday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament at Cedar Chase in Sparta. Hamilton took lhe district title with a score of 312. Grand Rapids Christian was second with a 320, followed by East Grand Rapids 323, Lowell 343, Byron Center 344 and Holland Christian 346 in the top six. Ridderbos was the best player not on one of those six teams Wednesday, firing an 81. Hooten shot an 85. Bergstrom shot an 86, and won a tie-break­ er with Zeeland West’s AJ Tinholt and Jacob Bruursema to advance as the sixth and final regional qualifier. The other three individual regional quali­ fiers from the district tournament were Wayland’s Jacob Omncss (83). Zeeland East’s Cam DeKuiper (84) and Holland’s Jacob Bosman (85). Behind those regional qualifying teams Zeeland West shot a 351, Zeeland East 355, Holland 356, Wayland 359, Thomapple Kellogg 373, Unity Christian 390 and Hastings 396. Hastings' final two scores were a 111 from Austin Caris and a 119 from Bo Morgan. Behind Bergstrom for TK. Andrew Brown shot an 89. Mason Lettinga 97 and Andrew Guriel a 101. Hamilton’s Nick Carlson was lhe day’s top player, shooting a 69. The Hawkeyes also got an 80 from Anthony Guillozct. an 81 from Zach Carlson and an 82 from Justin Folkcrt. East Grand Rapids’ Campbell Crosby was second with a 72 and Grand Rapids Christian was led by a pair of 73s from Ben VanScoyk and'Sam Kuiper who tied for third individu­ ally. Allegan soccer girls top Delton Kellogg Ashley Pegg had three goals and an assist to lead Allegan to a 7-0 victory over Delton Kellogg in the Division 3 District opener at Allegan High School Tuesday. Brianna Leggett added two goals ;ind ass'st for the ftgers. and Joy Hunziker and Bridget! Hopkins scored their team’s other two goals. M Allegan earned a spot in today’s district semifinal with thc win where it will Hopkins at Otsego I UehSchtxH at 5 , , ^ De ton IKellogg ends the season wi h a record ot 4-11. nn 3 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-06-05.pdf 3fe3c539ed7fcb7de92141fe8d0a6847 PDF Text Text WnvSlf FUS'JS l&UW «27ttsr»w?«r 1070490102590500000049058195427 Quoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastjmg* u8«uhy s; fj: ,r - . » b ■ . ............. c Public Ub'a,V Hastings ru 227ESta'a®' ,1954 Hastings Mt 49 E rt31 1NGS VOLUME 161, No. 23 HAfT.n ANNER Thursday. June 5^2014 PRICE 75c Discontent rings loudly upon Barry police chief Very Barry Summer Event is Saturday j by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer With fellow residents milling around the parking lot outside, unable to access an already al-capacity meeting room, over 100 people inside the Barry' Township Board ol Trustee’s meeting Tuesday held little back in voicing their discontent with police presence in their community. As the township’s regularly scheduled meeting began with agenda business as usual. the moment that everyone in attendance was waiting for arrived w ith the call by Supervisor Wesley Kahler for public comments. It quick­ ly became apparent that the majority of atten­ dees had reached their him of patience with Police Chief Victor Pierce and his police ‘force.’ Tony Liceago. a 43-year resident and Delton Kellogg graduate, approached the podium first to ask why the township had so many police officers in Delton. “‘I understand there arc five full time police cars, two Humvees, or whatever those things are, and a SWAT team. here, began the evening’s first speaker. Tony Liceago. a 43­ year community resident and Delton Kellogg graduate. ‘‘Why so many vehicles, why such a show of force lor little old Delton? This has been a family community for my family for so long and now, all of a sudden, there’s a force here. “If we cannot afford these things that need The Central Elementary playground in Hasting* will be bustling with activities for families Saturday. June 7. for the annu­ al Very Barrs Summer event Irom 9 a m ?' to noon. More than 20 booths from area agen­ cies and businesses Wiltshire their infor rnalion and an activity parents can dupli­ cate at home. YMCA Healthy Kids Day and a chil­ i dren’s boostcr/car seat check will be pre ­ ent at the event as well as law enforcement and Ore department personnel and equip­ ment. A school bus also will be on site. A bag of information that includes a book will be provided to the first 150 fam­ ilies. They can use the bag to collect infor­ mation from each booth. At the conclu­ sion. they can register for prize baskets with therrics, such as beach day. garden­ ing, family moi ie night and more. A simple breakfast also will be provid­ ed. . . / . .... . Police Chief Victor Pierce to be done in our community,** Liceago con­ cluded in reference to sidewalks not main­ tained in winter months due to lack of fund­ ing. “how can we aflw+^u^MwImMe police force?” Lisa Tobias brought the audience's atten­ tion to serious allegations concerning the actions of local law enforcement. PaleoJoe returning to Chariton Park Joe Kchodl. better known as PaleoJoe. will visit Historic Charlton Pwk to clean actual dinosaur bones Saturday. June 7. from 10 a.rn. to 4 p.m. Ik will answer questions. take photos and sign copies of his books. Kids who bring their completed reading rack cards will receive a Dinosaur Detective Club patch. PaleoJoe also will be stopping by Barry County libraries this summer to present Fizz. Burrrp. Read ... The Science of Dinosaurs. The dates, locations and times are June H — Hastings Public Library. 2 < p.m.: Delton District Library. 6:30 pm.. June 24 -- Thomapplc Kellogg School and Community Library, 2 p.m.; July $ Freeport District Library. 10 a.m. The exhibit is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.. tree ot charge, except during special weekend events and : holidays. For more information about the exhibit, reading program and Pidectloe’s visit, check www.charlionpark.orv'parkn-xhibiu .him) or stop by a local Barry County library. For more information about PateoJou. visit ww w.pateojoc.com Hanover Street resurfacing begins Monday 'I he Michigan Department ot Transportation has announced it will begin resurfacing approximately three mites of M 37, South Hanover Street, in Hastings, from Green Street to M 79 Monday, June 9. The work will include sidewalk construction and interchange and drainage improvements Lune closures are expected during construct ion. The highway will lx; completely closed for 21 days, and detour routes will tic posted on M-79, M-66 and M43. The project is expected to be completed by Friday, Aug. 29. -| • ; . ; ; Bernard Museum opens; meeting set Members of the Bernard Historical Society are exerted to be open tor the 2014 ; season. The museum west of Delton See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 Crowds gather outside Barry Townsh.p Hall as Tuesday's township board meeting is conducted before a capacity audience, there to voice complaints to the board about harassment and aggressive actions by local police officers. See PIERCE, page 13 Charlton Park maintenance building gets shut out by county by Dong Vanderbaan Editor Three straight strikes and Charlton Park Director Dan Patton was out Tuesday in his latest bid for funding from the Barry County Board of Commissioners to construct a $215.000 maintenance building at the countyowned and taxpayer-funded historic facility. “Instead of looking at this as an expense, how about we look 'at this as an investment?” pleaded Patton who. at two previous meetings in the past 10 months, was told by commis­ sioners dial they wanted more time to consid­ er whether the request should be funded from the county's delinquent tax payment fund. The board delayed the request Aug. 6.2013. until it received the county treasurer's final settlement of delinquent taxes collected from townships. On Oct. 15. the matter was tabled following the hiring of a strategic planner and expected discussions of other building needs in the county. Tuesday’s third strike came on a 4-3 count of commissioners w ho voted not to consider the request at next week’s official board meet­ ing because of uncertainly regarding the expense of renovation, expansion or construc­ tion at other facilities. Commissioners Jim DeYoung, Jim Dull and Jon Smelker. along with Chair Joyce Snow, voted to reject Patton’s request. Commissioners Ben Geiger. Howard “Hoot” Gibson and Craig Slolsonburp voted to recommend the bid be for­ mally considered at next week’s official board of commissioners meeting. Patton had forwarded in August 2013 a proposal from the Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum and Recreation Board to construct a 7.200-squafe-foot pole-bant-styte maintenance building within which 2.«4(M) square feet would be used for shop space w ith two work hays. The remaining space would be dedicated to maintenance equipment stor­ age. Patton reiterated Tuesday the inefficien­ cy ol present use of space in which equipment is stored cither outdoors or within space intended for exhibition use. Current mainte­ nance operations are housed in a former resi­ dential building that was built in the 1940s and has been modified over the years for maintenance use. I d like to wail lor the facilities committee to discuss this at a future commitlce-ofilhewhole meeting." concluded Board Chair Joyce Snow, “and see what money could be “We’ve had this facilities discussion for six years, and nothing has happened. We could talk another six years and this Charlton Park building still won’t be built.” Commissioner “Hoot” Gibson used to make some of these moves. Maybe we could do most of it. but first I would like to Snow’s reference was to the facilities com­ mittee that started out as an ad hoc group with only three commissioners participating and turned controversial when, at its first meeting — held before it was authorized to dp so by the full commission — four commissioners attended and tripped a violation of the Open Meetings Act. Snow last week dissolved the ad hoc status of the committee and made it a committee whose discussion and business will be conducted in committee-of-the-whole meetings of the entire board. The focus of the facilities committee had been restricted to discussion of four county buildings: The county courthouse, the Courts and Law building, the Friend of the Court and the former library building. Mention of the facilities committee in relation Io the Charlton Park maintenance building request, had Geiger swinging for the fences Tuesday. "So now the scope of the facilities commit­ tee discussion is expanding to Charlton Park,’’ Geiger wry ly observed. “No, it’s not.” shot back Snow. “]'d like to know whether we rv going ip make some of these changes here. Il so, maybe we could use these funds for something like this." After a comment from Geiger that "we’re going down the same road again," Gibson added his impetus to Patton’s proposal. “We’ve had this facilities discussion lor six years, and nothing has happened." said Gibson. "We could talk another six years and this Chariton Park building still won’t be built.” “You guys all wanted to weigh in on this." retorted Snow*, in reference to her opening the facilities committee to include all commis­ sioners. “You’re going to see all the sugges­ tions made so far, you’ll make up your mind and you’ll be voting on it." Following Tuesday’s meeting. Snow scheduled a first meeting of the newly recon­ stituted facilities committee as pan of a committee-of-the-whole board meeting Monday at 9 a.m. in the board’s meeting chambers at the county courthouse. That discussion won’t likely help Patton after Tuesday’s defeat of his request. “1 agree with your logic,’’ said DeYoung in reference to Patton’s appeal for a building to protect equipment and relieve storage pres­ sure. "but, in addition, we have no mainte­ nance facility for the county — we’re using the annex." DeYoung also asked Patton w hat, level or revenue is generated from Charlton Park’s .2259 millage and, when learning, the figure varies between S410.000 and $420,(XX) each year said it’s an allocation for one park. “[The request] does fit w ithin the policy." maintained Stolsonburg of taking the funds from the county’s 100 percent Tax Payment Fund. "It’s a one-time use, it w-ould free up employee resources that, maybe down the road, would allow time to work at other parks like McKeown Bridge Park. Il’s certainly a savings." That wasn’t enough to sway the board majority in the 4-3 decision, w hich held to its desire of closer examination of all county facility planning before financing Patton’s request. That stance had Geiger turning fol­ lowing the conclusion of Tuesday’s meeting. “Do you need to solve every' problem before you make a decision?” asked an exas­ perated Geiger. "Everything’s hypothetical with the facilities committee, this is a real need — now.’’ hi other business, the hoard recommended See BUILDING, page 12 Star Elementary school year extended by half day by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writci , While the school year was extended until noon Friday. June b lor most students in the Hastings Area School System due to snow days, students of Hastings’ Star Elementary will siot be dismissed for the year until iuxmi. Monday. June 9. Star’s school year wa> extended an extra half-day because the scluxil was closed due to a power outage test fall w hen all the other schools in the district were in session. According to Hastings Area Schools Intcnm Superintendent Chris Cooley, if the district did not schedule the make-up day it would lose approximately si.VXX) to 5 jx(XX) iu slate funding. It less then 60 per­ cent ol Star’s students show up Monday, the district would still lose the state funding plus approximately S1,500 Io coxcr the com of busing and support Mall Cooley said letters have been -ent to Star parents telling them know the school will hold its annual awards day iuid report cards w ill be distributed June 9. Because there is no Star School bus route, four drop-off and pk k up >ites have tven established for Monday. June 0 • Foimer Knights of CohimlnN I Ldl, West State Road.. • The Trading Post M 79 Highway. • Hope township Hall. South M-43 Highway • Dowling Church. South M 37 Bighw.u The morning pukup will |><- from 7 to 7:3(1 a m. am! alter scluxil pickup w ill be at noon For more information about busiu .-. call Star Elementary. 'o9-9.;x 4442. or th. transpt'rtalion department. 2p9 94S-44IS. �Achievements of Hastings students recognized at honors nigni _______________ _______________ _______________ _ ——Garber; Garber. Social Studies a . Nicholson-Marsh. Anna Kendail; Class officers P ^creiary/treasvice president, Justm Carlson, s AuMin By Sandra l*onsc(to Staff Writer Hastings High School has always given uCn Karie3 jTcob, Adam Shaeffer. underclassmen awards tor honor rolls and Haywood. Katie Jac^^ attendance, and years ago they were present­ ed during the senior honors assembly. This Honor roll year, theschool decided to honor underclass Bronson. Cheyenne Childe^ R£y meh with their own evening honors assembly, Samuel Eastman. -rny|or Hawthorne, which was held Thursday, May 29, in the Prankhn. Brandon G ay. ^lor school gymnasium. Skyler Henion, y Kissinger, "We have always {given underclassmen) Hunt. Atncia /"hnson. O Keefe, awards for the honor rolls and attendance.” high school counselor secretary Amy Collins. “Years ago. it was mixed in with the senior awards ceremony, but this made an already long evening even longer. Most recently, it has been done during the day at an assembly Watson, Amanda W«’dma"“'jj Anderson. where the spring sports teams are also recog­ nized. but this excluded many of the parents being able to attend. So we decided to try an Seen B^uchamp. Carter Bennett. Damon evening ceremony to give these high-achiev­ Cove^Sarah DeBoluAutumn Demott Brandy ing students the recognition they deserve. Ellwood. Caleb Engle. Clare Green Alec Given the attendance. I’d say the evening was Harden. Lainey Hess. Janessa «^8ea success " Hunt. Lucas Johnson. Jesse Kmncy, Jaelynn Follow ing is a list ot the awards and recog­ Koning. Ariel Leonhardt. Kayla Lowe Grace nition for each class. All grade point averages Meade Chancelor Miller. Jay Mol^e. are cumulative through the end of the first semester Honor roll includes students who Patrick Murphy, Adam Post. Alexis . Courtney Rybiski. Drew White-febo. Christa earned a grade point average ol 3.0 to 3.24. High honor roll is for students with a 3 25 to Wright. Jacob Zimmerman. Highest honor roll - First Year Award 3.74 GPA. and highest honor roll includes stu­ dents who earned a 3.65 or higher GPA. An Matthew Banister. Karan Bhakta. Mackenzie Hastings High School Assistant Principal Steve Hoke welcomes students, parents and guests to the 10th grade honors assem ­ asterisk* indicates students who have main­ Monroe. Taren Odette. Braxton Pnll. Sarah bly Thursday evening. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors received recognition for their academic achievements during the 2013­ Sixberry. Samantha Wezell; Second Year tained a 4.0 grade point average. 14 school year during three grade-level underclassmen honors assemblies. Freshmen Award - ‘Peter Beck. Bethany Bndgman. Honor roll — Virginia Arcchiga. Bnanne High honor roll — Chcyann Arens, Jenellc Alexander Maurer. Connor Obasi, Sarah Robert Carlson. -Marshall Cherry. Chnstme Arens. Alexis Bloomberg. Zoe Campbell. Kayla Norris. Rarnsie Rairigh. Ryan Smelker. Clark. ‘Ronald Collins, Kourtney Dobbin Hannah Trick, Grace Trowbridge, Camille Bailey. Olivia Barrett. Brianna Beck. Kipling Olson. Samantha Sialkin. Jesslyn Slaughter. Zackery Cummings. Jordan Davis. William Ryan Beck, Destiny Burch, Emily Casarez, Chloe Lee Stowe, Morgan Tolles, Connor Wales. •Mary Feldpausch. *Erin Goggms, Hannah Green. Amanda Harp, Julia Helmholdt. VanDicn. Elizabeth Wolfgang. Case, Samuel Dakin, Jacob Dunn. Logan Mikayla Warner. Stephanie Wezell, Madeline LaJoye, • Abigail Laubaugh. Kaylie Lumbert, Tatiana Jones. Ethan Klipfer, Hailey Neal. Zimmerman. Jacob Pratt, ‘Caleb Sherwood, Alcxandrea Fish, Stevie Fuhr, Aaron Gibson, Rilee Youngs. ‘Jason Slaughter. ‘Ryan Hammond, Tori Harding. Claire Harris. Ethan Highest honor roll — *Justin Carlson, Shumway. Hart. Elizabeth Heide, Derek High. Kourtney Madeline Dailey, Aaron Denny, *Scott Thornburgh, Naomi VanDicn, Jillian Zull. Outstanding Attenancc — Carter Bennett, Hubbert, Nicholas Johnson. Alexis Kelrner, Garber, *Kalli Hale. Aaron Hamlin, Michael Katie Kuzava. Jack Longstreet. Mary-Jean James. * Brittney Johnson, Caleb Keech, Cheyenne Childers, Mary Feldpausch. Enn Miller. Samantha Mitchell. Cassidy Monroe. Anna Kendall, Matthew Maurer, Rebecca Goggins, Clare Green, Arika Holloway, Jesse Brenagan Murphy, Joumi Neil, Kathryn Pohl, Maurer, Maryn McCauscy, *Emalee Metzner, Kinney, Alexis Price, Braxton Prill. Department Awards Trevor Ryan, Charlie Simpson, Madison Margaret Nicholson-Marsh, Raelee Olson. Administrators Award. Chancelor Smith, Sandra Smith, Madeline Solmes, Kylie Pickard. Ovveh Post. Adam Shaeffer. Emily Sprague, Taylor Tigchelaar, Kailec Megan Slagel. Rachel Smith, Kaetlynne McArthur, Art Award. Emily Shafer; Band Award, David Kaczmarczyk; Choir Award, Tucker. Reese VanHouten. Sarah Watson. Teunessen, Tyler Youngs. Outstanding attendance — Emily Borton, Natalie Anderson; Agriculture Award, Lainey Sydney Wcnman. Braedcn Wescott, Emily Westers, Dylan Williams. Madeline Dailey, Dylan Gleeson. Zlatko Hess; Business Award, Braxton Prill; Andrew Highest honor roll — Mara Allan. Megan Granzow. Taylor Harding, Kimberly Landon, Construction Trades Award. opened Sunday, June 1. and will be open starting June 12. the Playing at the Plaza VanDiver; Engineering Design Award, Alec Backe, ‘Kaleigh Collins, ‘Abigail Czinder, ZhiXiang Li. Rebecca Maurer. from 1 to 5 p.m. each Sunday in June and program will offer entertainment for the Harden; English Award. KC Hunt; Foreign Department awards Jenna F.hredt, Joseph Feldpausch. Mark September. In the months of July and young and joung at heart at noon and Administrators Award, Nicholas Surratt; Language Award, Taren Odette; Mathematics Feldpausch, ‘Reilly Former, Mary Green. August, the eight-building museum will he musical entertainment suitable for all ages open Saturdays and Sundays from I to 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the band shell in the Hannah Joerin-Hommg, Samuel Johnson. Art Award. Faith Garber; Band Award, Award, Peter Beck; Physical Education Hastings Spray Plaza downtown. Olivia Mead. Megan Morawski, Christina Emalee Metzner; Choir Award, Zachery Award. Peter Beck, Erin Goggins. Science p.m Little Nell’s Magical Dancing Balloon "Please come visit us or call for a private Osierink. 'Emily Pattok, Timbrce Pederson, Allyn; Agriculture Award. Kylie Pickard; Award, Mary Feldpausch; Social Studies Show will kick tilings off al noon June 12. tour." said member Anne Richards. ‘Samantha Richardson,/Xian Rivera, ‘David Business Award, Lee Stowe; Construction Award, Marshall Cherry. Class Officers ri— president Adam Post; The Bernard Historical Society will have “Lillie Nell," or Catlin Lancaster, has Stephens. ’Katherine Weinbrecht, Troy Trades Award, Try sly n Yoder; Engineering president, Mary Feldpausch; its monthly meeting at Delton District been a performance artist for more than 20 Yoder. Design Award, Matthew Maurer, English vice years. She spins a unique and improvisa->> Outstanding anetidance — Mara Allan. Award, Eric Briinham; Foreign Langauge secretary/lreasurcr. Autumn Demott; aldermen Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. June 10. Mary Green. Samuel Johnson, Raymon Luna. Award, Scott Garber; Physical Education — Ryan Carlson, Brandi Ellwood, Grace “If you are interested in volunteering or tional show with live music, dance, balloon Department awards Award, Sarah Ellwood; Science Award, Scott Meade. just interested in the museum, we will see sculpture and more, sharing her love for creative play with kids of all ages.* i Administrators Award, Michaela Smith; you then,” said Richards. Art Award. Hailey Neil; Band Award, Stevie Doug Fast takes to the stage at 6:30 that Call Richards for more information. 269 623-2957. evening. A "Parrot Head" since 1973, Fast Ruhr; Choir Award, Emily Casarez; will perform an evening of summertime Agriculture Award, Samantha Mitchell; favorites by Jimmy Buffet along with Business Award, Taylor Tigchelaar; artists like Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney. Construction Trades Award, Troy Yoder; Brad Paisley. Toby Keith. Zac Brown, Engineering Design, William Green; English Willie Nelson, Little Big Town, James Award, Samuel Dakin; Foreign Language Taylor, and Van Morrison, plus classic rock Award, Emily Pattok; Mathematic Award, Every Thursday throughout the summer, and country favorites. Kayleigh Collins; Physical Education Award. Joseph Feldpausch. Mark Feldpausch, Olivia Mead; Science Award, Reilly Former; Social Studies Award, Mary Green. Student council representatives — Janelle Bailey, Olivia Barrett, Samuel Johnson. Jack Longstreet, Noah Lumbert, Christina Osierink. presents Sophomores Honor roil — Autumn Ackels. Macey Acker, Nicholas Baum, Eric Branham, Samuel Capppon, Carter Carpenter, Clay Coltson, Andrew Gee, Dylan Gleeson, Taylor Harding, Theron Heniser, Lezlie Herrington. Daniel Hooten, Haley London, Kimberly Landon. ZhiXiang Li. Thomas Lindsey. Shelby Mack, Alex McMahon, Katie Pack. Anna Pattok. Jacob Wilgus, Noah Wilson. Monday, June 9 High honor roll — Zachery- Allyn, Benjamin Anderson, Jade Boersma, Richard Yappy Hour 4-7 p.m. • County Seat Buskirk, Andres Carmona, Jordyn Coats, Sarah Dittman. Sarah Ellwood, Thomas Furrow, Caroline Garrison, Abigail Girrbach, Tuesday, June 10 Brittany Hall. Cody Hause, Jennifer Hay, Charles Hayes. Austin Haywood. Connor Baby Shower for Kittens, 1-5 p.m. @ Shelter High, Katie Jacob. Justice Lamance. front page Hastings City Band kicks off new season June 11 Playing at the Plaza starts June 12 Barry County Animal Shelter • June 9 - June 15 • me naaenys Mini will continue Its decades-old trartilinn certs in on the Barry County Courthouse lawn wh«n a rZ ,L ? SUmmer °°n^rts Wednesday. June 11. at 7:30 ^ JFHe photo) P mS "** °‘ 'iVe COn’ Wednesday, June 11 Dog Training Demo @ Shelter Thursday, June 12 Dogs @ Spray Plaza / Noonhour . Friday, June 13 Lunchtime in Park, River Bank Music (Middleville) Saturday, June 14 Nashville Car Show, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m, $ Sunday, June 15 1st Annual Dog Adoption @ Hastings Dog Park lMicro-diij)j)irig Cfinics & focafvets.. . offered a fl weed ... cafffor ajy>ointment •mHir __________________ GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banncr* Call 945-9554 for more information- The Hastings City Band will continue its more Uian I50-year-old tradition of bringing music to residents and visitors through free summer concerts. The Wednesday concerts will be on the courthouse lawn June ll, 1g, 25, and July 2 and 9. beginning at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Joe LaJoye, the musicians, ranging from just out of eighth grade to just about 80. will play a mix of marches, big band pieces, ballads and con­ temporary tunes. Guest performers often join the band, and this year is no exception. Jenny LaJoye will play the fiddle as she performs “The Devil Went Down To Georgia" during the first con­ cert. June II. The band also will treat the audience to several arrangements of lio|lt concert band music, as well as a healthy dose of marches. |n addition to guest performers, several guest conductors will share the podium with Joe LaJoye. June IS, the band will be direct cd by Joan Bosseid-Schroeder, June 25 th • guest conductor be Dr. Robert Ostcr’ ind July 9, Sf»n«r White will lilke the |xxlium concluA: reason anil accept the leadershin for futu>e band seasons. p As the calendar gets nearer to the Fourth of July, patriotic music will be added to the play ts . culmmating with special recognition of s a"end,n8 >hc July 2 concert. A'^ugh the band plays in Hastings, the volunteer musicians who make up the band CXI? hai* fr?m Delton. Middleville. Latke othe? cnmarkSV‘lle' Wnnontville and many other communities. Any musicians hiith :8tonrlo,derTho a- iniere««* tni. the band need only show uo at the Hastmgs High School band room the l^sdw pnor to each concert at 7:30 p.m The first Practice will be June 10 P ° blaok?“m8“?n5hould bring alon8 theInBamVer °f « P^H^nccs will be at have 'c^pktXh?0 aU‘,'.s,n,men'al>st who adulthood Inten- t i Pra^c and into showu^at hX^hneaS,C1,an\Only necd 10 ■>««. APH rehe^ak aXl: u in5,n*- SX”. st,.? <■» “« �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 5,2014 — Page 3 Service brings reward for Hastings sixth graders Jarod Pyrzynski (left) and Andrew Tucker help YMCA-Camp Algonquin ready for a new season during sixth grade service day for Hastings Middle Schoolers Thursday. YMCA-Camp Algonquin Program Director Chase Youngs and Hastings Middle School teacher Carrie Carl have revived a long­ time tradition with the annual Sixth Grade Service Day at the camp each May. by Dour VanderLaan ' Editor The brilliant sunshine of a blue-sky spring day was nice, and the glistening water of Algonquin Lake made a welcome backdrop to the chalkboard classrooms he normally sees at Hastings Middle School. But what really gunned sixth grade leachci Jamie Murphy’s passion during the annual sixth grade service day May 29 at YMCACamp Algonquin were the new and suqirising things he saw in his students. "What’s amazing.” man eled Murphy, “is the leadership you see from kids you don’t normally see that from. Sometimes that does­ n’t come out in the classroom.” That, in itself, might be reason enough foi the school's sixth grade teachers and a group of 15 parent volunteers to spend an entire Sixth grader Gabe Stolicker (left) invited college student brother, Tyler, to join his sixth grade classmates during Service Day at YMCA-Camp Algonquin. school day helping YMCA-Camp Algonquin get ready for its new outdoor season by wash­ ing windows, spreading mulch, weeding flower beds, cleaning firepits and scrubbing picnic tables. It was the helpful labor of 170 students that had YMCA Program Director Chase Youngs marveling. “Can you imagine 200 hands going through flower beds all in one day?” asked Youngs. “There’s just no way that we could afford to pay someone to do all the work that’s being done by these students here today.” There were residual benefits. Io be sure — for both the camp and for the students. With most of their work completed, students had the full run of the camp for soccer, baseball, hiking and just sitting in the lush green grass and enjoying the sunshine, for the camp. Youngs agreed, their visit also offered a mar­ keting opportunity for the YMCA facility and for its programming. "I’d say over 65 percent of the kids here today have been involved with. the Y as campers or through Y programs," estimated Youngs,‘who pointed out that YMCA-Camp Algonquin underwrote the cost of bus trans­ portation. so the day involved no taxpayer expense "It’s good for them all to be here to see how important it is for us to have volun­ teers to make this place happen.” Parent Kim Barnes was among that group, a member of the area community who not only uses the facility and programming for her children, but who participates herself. "We use it all the time.’’ said Barnes with a grin and a prediction that she'll probably still be a part of the Y program when her children are "grown up and gone. We play kickball, volleyball, softball — we’ve played it for years.” School leaders hope sixth graders will also understand and continue to be volunteers in their communities for years, too. "The community service aspect of educa­ tion needs to be emphasized.” said sixth grade teacher Carrie Carl, who helped Youngs in organizing Thursday’s affair. "Colleges require it now [on admission applications], but it needs to start at an even younger age school-wide. "Volunteering helps them to realize how fortunate we are to have things like this facility that’s been provided by donors and taxpayers.’’ That lesson stuck with Tyler Stolicker who, as a 20-year-old college student returned Thursday to spend the day with his sixth­ grade brother. Gabc, and his classmates. "I did this in eighth grade, and, when Gabc asked me to come. I knew it was where I wanted to be today," said Stolicker, who’s studying to be a middle school teacher. "This is the group I want to teach someday?' Proud younger brother. Gabc, can already predict his older brother’s success. "He's a lot of fun. which is why I asked him to come.’’ said Gabc, "because all of my friends enjoy having him around." That feeling of enjoyment worked for YMCA-Camp Algonquin, too. In addition to the sixth grader’s day of service Thursday, Hastings Middle School seventh graders spent the day providing cleanup and spruceup talents to parks throughout the city of Hastings. Wheelbarrow rides are always a possi­ bility, but not until after mulch is delivered by (from left) Hannah Johnson, Alayna Vazquez, Rigdon Pederson and Josh Brown during Thursday’s Sixth Grade Service Day at YMCA-Camp Algonquin offered by Hastings Middle School stu­ dents. Ipijl I Smoothing a new season ol mulch is a team project for (from left) Katie Cook Kassie Furlong, Alexzandra Gonsalves, Katie pattok and Dane Barnes during the annual Sixth Grade Service Day at YMCA-Camp Algonquin. Gabe Trick (left) and Benjamin Curtis make an effective wheelbarrow delivery team during Sixth Grade Service Day at YMCA-Camp Algonquin. �Patja 4 — Thursday. June 5. ?0M - The Hastings Banner Did you SCC? Is school attendance more important than learning? Lunch line A female Baltimore oriole (left) lets a male Baltimore oriole know that shes not finished dining. Laura Christensen took this photo a few weeks ago and has noticed that the lesson seemed to be successful The male now waits until the female is financed. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barn County. Il jou have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings Ml 49058; or email news(«jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. do you remember? Firefighter school Banner April 12. 1962 FIREMEN GO TO SCHOOL Representatives from Barry County and other lire departments in this area attend a regional Fireman Training school at Hastings High Thursday and Friday of last week, taught by Chief Wallace Gannon of the University of Michigan’s Firemanship Training Program staff. Pictured are (stand­ ing, right) Hastings Fire Chief Ed Tudor (first row) Clarence Cheney, Hugh Asbury. LaVerne Good. Charles Titus, Don Wilkins, Ralph Weed, Norm Tower (second row) Ed Reed. Bob Sutherland, Dave George, Art Tappan. Pat Bundy and Harmon L’ldriks. In all. 23 attended from Hastings the two nights. Delton. Hickory Comers. Nashville. Middleville, Woodland. Bedford and other departments were represented. Have you met? When the acting bug bit her as a young­ ster. Heidi Olson didn't have far to travel to leAm the craft. In fact, she never had to leave home. Olson’s entire family makes up an acting troupe so gifted that her parents, David and Debbie, and her four brothers. Jonathan, Benjamin, Zechariah and Josiah, arc helping her to stage a special youth theater perform­ ance at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings June 15. “My dad was part of a traveling acting troupe, and, after he got out of the military, he just got us all interested." says Heidi, 19. So much so, that she and her brothers learned to play piano al a young age. One brother has now even expanded his musical interests to the bagpipes. With her father’s encouragement and par­ ticipation. Heidi made her debut as an 8year-old in the chorus with The Revue and its presentation in Vermontville of “Dear Edwina Jr.” Olson’s talent continued to develop with The Revue and as a member of Home School Performing Arts, a perform­ ance program for home-schooled students in Kalamazoo and Lansing, where she was introduced to her most inspirational contact with the Sight and Sound Theatres Conservancy, the largest faith-based live theater in the country with venues in Lancaster, Penn., and Branson, Mo. “That’s my goal and inspiration,” says the confident Olson, "to build theaters that will glorify the Lord." For her progress toward that goal and the gifts her work is already bringing to the area, Heidi Olson is truly a Barry County Bright Light. My motto: Living out potential with excellence and character. Call any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 Heidi Olson Last song I sang out loud: "Come and Rest Here,” by Kari Jobe. Favorite music: Classical and country. If I won the lottery: I’d give it all back and go out and earn it myself. Most admired historical figure: Edward Bach, a British physician and writer. He encouraged thousands toward being better people. Best advice ever received: Persevere for truth, no matter what. Person I most admire: My mom. She stands strong, and she’s adventurous. Greatest fear: The way people think of me. . Last time I said I was sorry: Today ... I was stressed out trying to get here. Most treasured possession: My Scriptures. Favorite Scripture: Psalm 139, especial­ ly the verse "He formed me and knew me before 1 was bom." Talent I’m most proud of: Being an encourager. Dream vacation destination: Russia. I love the land and I love the language. Advice I’d give a young person: Don’t Ik afraid to live your potential to the fullest. World’s greatest challenge: Pride. If I could have a do-over: I’d be a better sister to my brothers — from the beginning. Quality I most value In others: Honesty. Last time I was starstruck: At the Sight and Sound Theatre. Favorite teacher: Mark Hamby of the Lamplighter Guild in New York. Best hook: Resolved: IJ Resolutions for Lije by Orrin Woodward. Favorite ’ website: www.sigJuandsound.com Best thing about Barry County: The people in it and the care they have for oth­ ers. h’s safe, it’s fun and it’s creative. Each week the Banner profiles someone who makes Barry County shine. We provide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stare. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, a fun­ loving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. MI 49058; or email hews® j-adgrupbics.com. Q<now Your Legislators? n uu- t— ZOSIO^phone^^O^^d-dBS^' us- Senate Sena'e °"ice Elding. WaShin9'°n' Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Buildinn uMehinaton. D.C. 20510, phonei (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave FndS-l? Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531 edera‘ B an^ren^TS^^?02'456'1’11- Capi'°' ,ine '°' Politicians seem to have all the answers when it comes to setting the standards that all schools in the state should follow. Bureaucrats at the state board of education have long made it their mission to solve all of our problems at the local level by using simplistic solutions they dress up as- "uni­ form standards.” Their latest foray into ramming educa­ tional brilliance onto local districts has placed a couple of our area school districts into an uncomfortable and confounding position as they attempt to comply with the state’s mandatory attendance policy. Because one of their schools have come up one day short of the mandatory 180­ day attendance rule, the Hastings and Lakewood districts arc now looking for ways to entice students to attend one extra day, perhaps even on a Saturday. Without that extra day, each district will be penal­ ized by a monetary reduction to its state aid. In the Lakewood district. Superintendent Mike O’Mara told school board members last week that, due to a power outage in its building, Sunfield Elementary would be one day short of the state mandate. The district has already extended the school year by 11 days to make up for the attendance loss caused by the weather conditions this past winter. Sunfield students missed an additional day to the power outage that affected that building only. O’Mara told his board that it would cost the district around S1,000 to cover the cost of bus drivers and paraprofessional staff members for the additional makeup day. The district still wouldn’t be sure of the state aid payment because attendance must be at least 60 percent of the students in order for the additional day to count. As part of the deliberation to entice fam­ ilies to send their kids to school for the extra day. the district discussed using the additional day as a field day or by offering prizes or other incentives to attract students to attend. After some discussion with the school board, O’Mara decided to make adjust­ ments in the school day in an attempt to reach 1,098 hours of instructional time rather than trying to meet the 180-day requirement to get the full state aid pay­ ment. The problem there is that the state requires both the instructional-hour mini­ mum as well as the 180 days of school. In the past, meeting one or the other require­ ment would qualify — but no longer. O’Mara has since recommended that the district forego the slate aid payment rather than have an extra day of school and still risk losing the payment if attendance is below 60 percent. In Hastings, Star Elementary- School announced it also was one day short due to a power outage last fall and faces the same problem of losing a state aid payment if it does not have an extra day of school. Because district officials know it’s not going to be easy to attract students for an additional day of school when all other schools in the district have begun summer vacation, they’ve decided to hold the school’s annual awards assembly on the extra day. Plus, students also will need to attend to receive their report cards. Since there is no dedicated Star School bus route, the district has announced four drop-off and pick-up sites to accommo­ date families for the extra school day. What’s going on here? It sounds more like we’re trying to meet the conditions of a game show than it does educating our most valuable resource — our children. Shouldn’t we be considering the education of our children as the most important thing we do as a community, as a state and as a nation? Two respected world leaders tried to tell us that long ago. Nelson Mandela remind­ ed us that, “Education is the most power­ ful weapon which you can use to change the world” and former President John F. Kennedy fell so strongly about it that he i What do you as citizens, beaming whether any of these programs are really working. A recent report indicated that. The shift in education was -cant to better prepare kids for college, career and lhe.^° economy. But new standards as nS^rous as the Common Core require lots of other changes - to textbooks, lesson plans and homework assignments. Curriculum an the materials needed to teach it aren t even available. And that’s the problem., Kight now. much of that stuff isn t ready. Are we giving our students the kind of education they need to be successful, or are we caught up in — and distracted by — compliance to standards, rules and reg­ ulations just to satisfy leaders in Lansing? Does it make any sense for these dis­ tricts to be forced into holding a halt-day of school at one building just for the addi­ tional revenue when it has nothing to do with education? It has become all about the money. Last week. I attended a graduation cele­ bration for the Gilmore Garage Works stu­ dents at the Gilmore Car Museum. The program is celebrating five years of bring­ ing students to the museum twice a week for two hours after school. The aim of the program is to provide an environment for students to gain an appreciation for auto­ motive restoration and develop work skills and self-confidcncc. “This program has made a difference in an amazing number of people,” said Jerry Morrissey, lead mentor for the program. "This is such a wonderful process for the kids. The families are great, and the parental feedback has been astounding.” The program came together with the help of a handful of community members and a bunch of dedicated adult mentors who were willing to give their time to do the training. Plus, Larry and Earlene Baum were willing to provide the funds needed to build a building that now provides space for the restoration of vintage auto­ mobiles and motorcycles. The Barry Community Foundation and an anonymous donor also got involved by supporting the cost of transportation for the students to and from rhe museum twice a week. “What 1 loved about the program is that not only are these kids learning different skills — auto restoration, painting, weld­ ing and woodworking — they are learning all the soft skills kids need to be success­ ful,’’ said formdr Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Jeff Jeanette. Most of the skills these students are developing are discounted by leaders at the Michigan Department of Education. They want students to concentrate on what they get from book work, rather than on the life skills they receive from working with the adult mentors. Most of what these kids leam each week isn’t measurable by Common Core standards. Yet, for the people who work with these students each week — they see first hand how individual students respond to the program as they work together on their projects. It’s a great program because kids are learning some valuable skills — but at the same time they’re building character. These kids will have the tools they need to set their own standards and that will make the difference in their future. It s time state education bureaucrats changed their focus from forcing educa­ tors to conform to inane requirements and instead take note of what communities like ours are accomplishing in preparing our next generation to be true leaders. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an inter­ active public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website. www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new ques­ tion the following week. Last week: The slate legislature has \oted to raise the minimum wage to $9.25 by 2018. Proponents say it will help struggling families. Detractors call it meaningless without training and educa tional opportunities to go with it. Is the raise a good thing? v 75% Yes 25% No Fred Jacobs, vice president. J-Ad Graphics For this week: The U.S. Environmental thenC|*On A9ency announced uHnnteVerlimi,SOnCarbOnpolweek Jith"1 .- Pd°Wer plan,s *bis Mi hi h n9'd reMuirements for Michigan to help in the battle mm'nStK Cllrna,e change. Is Cliihate change a threat?a i-1 Yes □ No �Trie Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5, 2014 — Page 5 State News Roundup • •• .. •, . •'** *■* *■ • . Study shows fishing, swimming in Kalamazoo River safe Tlie Michigan Department of Community Health has finalized the public health assess­ ment that evaluates chemicals in surface water and fish along the stretch of the Kalamazoo River impacted by the July 2010 ml spill in Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties. MDCH has concluded that no long-term hium to human health is expected from contact with chemicals in the surface water during recreational activities, such as wading, swim­ ming or canoeing. However, contact with oil sheen and globules in the river may cause tem­ porary effects, such as skin irritation. Fish from the Kalamazoo River and Morrow Lake were tested for oil-related chemicals, as well as chemicals that were pre­ viously found in fish there. Fish from areas impacted by the oil spill, including Ceresco Impoundment and Morrow Lake, had levels of oil-related chemicals similar to fish caught in Marshall Pond (upstream of the spill). AH oilrelated chemical levels were very low. Mercury and PCB levels were similar to those measured in fish caught before the oil spill. Guidelines for eating fish from these areas, issued by MDCH before the oil spill, remain in place. Current guidelines about eating fish caught in Michigan bodies of water can be found at www.michigan.gov/eatsafefish. The complete public health assessment can be viewed online at www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-13254783_54784_56159-263l52-.00.html. • j • ing regulations still apply. Ixam more at www.michigan.gov/frecfishing. • June 7 to 8 is Free ORV Weekend, w'^n ORV license and permit fees are waive or off-road vehicles. Anyone (resident or nOn' resident) may ride an ORV for free, but a ORV laws still apply. Find a trail a www.michigan.gov/orvtrails. • June 8 bongs free entry’ to 1 ” Michigan state parks; no Recreation Passport required. This is the only day of the year when there is no vehicle entry fee for die state parks. Camping fees still apply for overnight visitors. Find a park at www.michigan.gov/statcparks. In addition to waiving fees for recreation activities, the DNR will offer more than -0 fun outdoor programs and events throughout Michigan during Summer Kickoff, including: • National Trails Day — Saturday, June 7. With events taking place statewide, this is a great opportunity to enjoy a scenic walk with friends, family and neighbors. All events are part of the MI Big Green Gym campaign. Learn more at www.mibiggrccngym.org. • Michigan Boating Week — June 7 to 14. This week-long campaign offers many oppor­ tunities to get started with boating or get back into it. Michigan Boating Week also aims to educate boaters about how- to become stew­ ards of the waler. This is a partnership between the DNR, the Michigan State Waterways Commission and the Michigan Boating Industries Association. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/boating. The DNR calendar lists hundreds of events throughout the summer, most of which are free with a Recreation Passport. Check event listings at www.michigan.gov/dnrcalendar. Summer gas DNR waiving fees for rules in effect Ozonc monitoring will has returned to counties in Southeast Michigan as extra recreation activities eight measures arc implemented to lower smog lev­ els in the area. As of June 1, Lenawee. this weekend Livingston, Macomb, Monroe. Oakland, St. The Michigan Department of Natural Clair. Washtenaw and Wayne counties may Resources Monday announced the 2014 only sell or dispense gas that does noi exceed Summer Kickoff, with a variety of recreation 7 pounds per square inch vapor pressure. activities across the slate. During Summer Additionally, with summer gas prices on Kickoff, fees will be waived for some of the the rise, the Michigan Department of state’s most popular outdoor activities, mak­ Agriculture and Rural Development’s inspec­ ing it a great time,totgrab a fishing pole, ride tors are. checking gas pumps to ensure an ORV or enjoy a day in the outdoors at a motorists arc getting what they pay for at |hc state park. pump. The DNR Summer Kickoff includes: “Michigan has approximately 100,000 gas • June 7 io 8 — Free Fishing Weekend, pumps, and it’s our charge to make sure those when all fishing license fees arc waived for pumps arc dispensing both the correct quanti­ two days. Residents and out-of-staie visitors ty and the proper quality of gas every lime may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great someone gets gas. Every penny counts when Lakes waters for all species of fish. All fish- you are filling your tank,” said MDARD (Write Us A Letter The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. Director Jamie C “Also, (he lower vapor press .(,nnu|. * t‘‘8ht counties wiling ihe-sunmi"; (if Ml prv. phere per day S«"¥ 'Wiallj. ful io individual1*d ory Uilfrvullics. such as asihnu »nd ch‘ "K “buniciivc pul- monarv diseases- .nAPt. Not* only ,out enforcing Michig®1 • . s ni'd Measures Acts for accurate d’ I ■* g of L,;b department is al’0 ^!,Surct'• fot c"fl>raniozone protectio11 , accordance with Michigan s Quality Act. Public Act 44 of । ns propram introduced in I W' ‘ . Creases volatile compounds in the air > sing gasoline that slower to evaporate, v iting the health of Michigan’s consumers. To prevent g^,ne fromI being sold that violates the ozone Imu • • IDaRd inspectors will collect vapor pressure samples during the summer gas season w ich runs junc । through Sept. 15. Anyone who suspects problems at the pump is encouraged to call MDARD’s 24­ hour hotline for c°mplaints, 800MDA-FUEL (800-632-3835). For additional information on visit the . websites www.michigan.gov/gaspnces or www.michigan.gov/gasolincconicr. Amash casts 2,500th consecutive vote Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) cast his 2.500th consecutive vote in Congress last week, extending the longest active voting streak of any sitting representative. "I never have missed a vote, and 1 publicly explain every vote 1 take,” said Amash. “Through diligence and transparency. I’m try­ ing to show Congress what some West Michigan hard work can accomplish.’’ Amash is the first and only congressman to explain every' vote he has cast, which he does on his Facebook page, http://facebook.com/repjuytinamash “Technology allow', me to be more trans­ parent and accountable to the people who elected me. My vote explanations have ■ spurred members of ilv.« Michigan state House to increase transparency, and I hope rhe same will happen in Congress,’’ said Amash. Amash began posting vote explanations while a state representative. He began his per­ fect vote record there, too. totaling more than 1,300 votes in a row in the slate House. Call 945-9554 for ACTIONite Buying free-range eggs keeps hens free To the editor: In honor of last month’s observance of International Respect for Chickens Month, 1 am encouraging readers to buy their eggs locally from small family-owned businesses that have free-range hens. Fortunately, we live in an area where it is easy to obtain fresh eggs without contributing to the bleak existence of battery-caged hens. These hens live their entire lives in cramped Karen Morgan, Hastings Early closing will affect Patriot Restaurant lunch traffic, too To the editor: I’m sorry* to see the Patriot Restaurant is shortening its hours to 2 p.m. every day. Not only is the restaurant losing what din­ ner trade it had. it will also give up late lunch hour traffic. Even if it’s around I p.m. and a potential customer wanting to have lunch there is in Caledonia, as I was last week, by the time that customer arrives it is too close to 2 p.m. for the customer to feel comfortable asking for service when restaurant staff has to get ready to close on lime. I think the restaurant will lose some of the late lunch crowd who don’t have a set noon hour. However, I would like to compliment the Patriot Restaurant on its service, its menu selections and its food. 1 really enjoy going there. Jean Gallup, Hastings Mud run value would not offset land value decrease To the editor: The “Temporary Outdoor Events Establishment” ordinance is now before the Hope Township Planning and Zoning Commission. The outcome of the planning commission’s decision is of interest and con­ cern not only to the residents of Wall Lake, but to all the residents of Hope Township, the Department of Environmental Quality, and the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. If this ordinance is passed as written, it will affect the entire township. An independent study has not been submit­ ted to the planning and zoning board for its consideration. The letters to the editor pub­ lished in the May 22 Banner from the gentle­ men who want to have mud runs only refer to how they may or may not spend the revenue received from the many “events” they want to sponsor. They are not concerned about and arc not giving particular attention to the impacts on groundwater supplies: aquifers; watershed, lake, river, and stream levels; or on noise lev­ els that will significantly increase within our neighborhoods. Would a study reveal that most properties within a radius of the proposed event would suffer significant property value loss that would never be recovered? Prior to any spe- cial exception use permits being granted for the “events’* being conducted, an independent environmental impact study needs to be con­ ducted by the sponsor. This is to ensure that the environment will not be negatively impacted by events in the area. If Hope Township wants to continue to increase its population (and its tax base), it needs to seriously consider what cost such an event would have on this township if we open the doors to this type of commercial opera­ tion. These gentlemen hide behind our children and school to justify what they are proposing for our community. They don’t want to address the increased truck traffic (hat can jeopardize the safety and the welfare of our childrcn and residents, along with the health and well-being of all potentially affected peo­ ple within the community. It has already been determined by certain banks that properties located near event oper­ ations are less than favorable when consider­ ing properties for refinancing or mortgages. The small amount of money these gentle­ men may generate will never offset the dam­ age they are causing the residents of Hope Township. Barb Cichy, Delton Check out our LOW PRICE QUALITY FREE LIFELINE • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. w ire cages, never to experience sunshine or to engage in natural activities. Now that our farmers markets are under­ way, it is a good time to begin making con­ scious choices. Ask questions of farmers or visit their farms to learn more about the hens. 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General Lake-0 Mvt SheH Catls Goldsuorthys Dowling General Store L & J’s Freeport Milling PrnlrWVjyFA Prairieville Fad Stop Woodhixl Express Weick’s Food Town The Store at Southshore �/Mura J. I-ykins Worship Together Jean 7Jc^cr_________ ...at the church of your choice ~ , Weekly schedules of Hastings area churcnes available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Ro>coc. (517) 852*9228. Sunday service 10 a.m Fellowship Time before (he service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 408, (comer of Milo Rd. <& S M-43), Delton. Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390 Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to II 30 a m.. Nursery and Children's Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Wonthip Senice 10:45 a.m.: Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Cumc. Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Sen ices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 am. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s , C|)(iir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone • 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday. 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10: 45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible ind elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 xm. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m.. Worship & Children’s Programs 10 xm.) Youth Group. Cosenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m), e-mail office^ mei.net or visit www.counlrychapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9.15 a.m. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9.30 a.m.; Sunday School II a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study * Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. Stale Rd., Hastings. MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service lime: 10 a.m' with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday sen ices each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sundav of each month at this service). 10 xm. Holy­ Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to.’andrcw atthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. nriMBY UNITED MEI HOIHST CHURCH M-79 Hastings. Ml 490.™. y Rev Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10.30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH ' 101 E. Stoic Rd . M. Box 27J, Hastings, MI 49058. P££ Scott Price. Phone. *69 0)00. Website; www.hfegalccc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. x HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Srrenghtening Famlies Thru Christ" 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Erie Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10.05 a.m.-10:20 am. Worship Service: 10:30 xm. & Children Church, age 4­ 4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, will return Sept. 10. 2014. Thursday s: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 xm. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s HOPE UNITED for lunch at 11:30 am. will METHODIST CHURCH continue throughout the sumM-37 South at M-79. Rev. mcr. VACATION BIBLE Richard Moore. Pxstor. SCHOOL - "SON HARVEST Church phone 269-945-4995. COUNT)’ FAIR," Aug. 21-31. Church Website: . www. Tuesday 6-30 p.m., hopeum.org Chinch Fax No.: . Wed.ffliurs. 9 «im-2:30 p.m.. ; 269-818-0007. Church Pre K-6th grade. •• .Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Bcl.son. Office hours, Tuesday, ABUNDANT LIFE Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to FELLOWSHIP 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 MINISTRIES am Sunday School; 10:45 am A Spirit-filled church. Morning Worship. Sunday 6 Meeting at the Maple Leaf p.m. Sr. Hi &. Jr. Hi Youth Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of (Oct. thru May) Sunday Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. evening service 6 pm; 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship SonShinc Preschool (ages 3 10:30 am.. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 & 4) (September thru May), p.m. Jesus Club for boys & Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 girls ages 4-12. Pastors David am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 and Rose MacDonald. An am Men’s Bible Study at the oasis of God’s love. "Where church. Wednesday 6 pm Everyone is Someone Hope for Kids (previously Special." For information call Pioneers) (meal served) 616-731-5194 . (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru GRACE LUTHERAN May). Wednesday 7 pm CHURCH Prayer Meeting. Thursday Discover God's Grace with us! 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Holy Communion Every Sunday! Study. Sunday, June 8, 2014 - COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 xm.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study &. Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other Htinistries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjimt* ebehastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchaslings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00. June 8 - Men’s & Women’s Az\7XX) p.m. June 2 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North Sl, Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discovcr-gracc.org .FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr Jeff Garrison. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.00 am. Traditional Worship; 10.00 am. Fellowship Time, 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children's Worship available during serv­ ice. Visit us online at www.fintchurchhasftngs.org and our web log for sermons at httpj'/hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Urn 1401N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY D«v 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Jean Ziegler passed peacefully, into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 96. She was born March 22. 191«. the daugh­ ter of E. Clyde and Cassie B. (Shawman) Sledge in Hastings Jean w#s the f,fth of six children. She attended Ry»n Country School and went on to graduate fro"1 Haslin8s H’llh School in 1935 in the mid*1 of the Great Depression. Upon completion of her studies at Ferris Institute she was employed at the Hastings Manufacturing Company for four years, during which time she met and married Theodore Ziegler, a widower with one son, Jerry. Their loving marriage was to last 58 years until Ted’s death in 1996. Ted and Jean were married in 1938 in St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings and spent their married life devoted to their church, each other and their family- They wen: the founders of the chicken BBQs at St. Rose which are still a yearly event. Jean was a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America, president of die St. Rose Alter Society and was the St. Ro-sc L’ma Ladies Church Guild chairman for many years. She also served 10 years as the seerctary for the Barry- County Democratic Committee In 1955 Jean began her 20 year career with Hastings Mutual Insurance Company as supervisor of the Claims Department and retired in 1975. Jean was a talented seamstress and kept her family in shins, dresses, snowsuits and wed­ ding attire xs the need arose. She shared these skills by teaching Stretch and Sew classes. She was a mxstcr at knitting and crocheting, and crafting which she continued to enjoy well into her 93rd year. Every member of her family has a collection of quilts, afghans, sweaters, Christmas stockings, baby booties etc. all lovingly created by Jean. Jean’s sense of humor was well known to her friends and family. She could always share a bit of humor found in the multitude of trying situations that occurred while raising a large family on a small farm in Michigan. She carried this sense of humor with her right up to the end. Jean was quick with jokes and gifted in telling them. Jean was an avid card player and remained active in various card­ playing groups. She "enjoyed life to the fullest" during her lime ns a member of the Red Hat Society. Her grt>Up : called thentwives the Red Hat Floozies. John neverVirisscd a chance lo be outrageous, especially in her later years. Jean lived in Irving Township nearly all of her life. She and Ted purchased their family home on Willitts Road north of Hastings in 1946, shortly after the end of WW1I. at a time when housing was critically short. They mod­ ernized and continued to improve die prop­ erty over the years, providing a comfortable home for their growing family. Jean lived in and maintained the family home for 61 years. She marveled that she had that home and was still able to spend 31 years in Florida where she and Ted formed new and lasting friend­ ships with fellow snowbirds from all parts of the country and Canada. She felt truly blessed that she was able to enjoy that luxury with Ted and again for many years after his passing. Jean was the proud mother of six children, Marylin (Don) Elterman, Janies (Sandy) Ziegler. Richard (Kathy) Ziegler, Jane Verplank, Barbara (Thomas) Lake, Greg (Elaine) Ziegler. When Jean was no longer able to live in and maintain the family home alone, she was invited to live with her youngest daughter, Barb. This arrangement continued until Barb was married to Tom Lake in 2009. Al that HASTINGS PUBLIC library SCHEDULE Thursday, Junc 5 - M°vie Memorics remembers Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in "Babes in Anns.” 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. June 6 - preschool story tunc cov­ ers xylophones, yaks and zebras. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, jUnc 7 — Dungeons and Dragons, 10 a.m. to 2 pot . Tuesday, junc jq — toddler story time know it\ summer 10'30 a.m-I youth chess, 4 10 5; chess club. 6 to 8 a.m.; genealogy club, 6 to 8 a.m. ' Wednesday june || - summer reading digs dinosaurs with PalcoJ*-210 3 pm” . Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. NASHVILLE Ml - Laura J- Lykins, age 86 of n' n,app>e Lake. Nashville, d.ed “e«e grading from time they provided a home for Jean in the Delton area, where together, with the assis­ tance from other family members they cared for her until October of 2013, when she became a resident at Thoniapple Manor. Jean was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Ted; her parents; siblings and one infant grandson. She is survived by her six children; nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and a community of extended and blended family members whose lives were touched by her. Visitation for Jean is scheduled for Sunday, June 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings and 11 a m. to noon on Monday, June 9, 2014 at the Hastings Free Methodist Church on M-43 north of Hastings. Services will be immedi­ ately following with Pastor Don Brail presid­ ing. Memorials can be made to Thomapple Manor or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or leave a message to the family. Carl Lester Barcroft FREEPORT. MI - Carl Lester Barcroft, age 90, of Freeport, passed away on May 29, 2014. at Thomapple Manor. Carl was bom February 19, 1924, in rural Nashville to John Elver and Eunice Marietta (Cairns) Barcroft. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1941 and completed the Michigan State College (now MSU) agri­ culture short course in 1943. Carl fanned with his father and his brother Lawrence dur­ ing WWII. Upon his marriage to Marjorie Louise Norton on March I, 1947, Carl farmed the Floyd Eckert farm near the Fillmore School. They ^purchased the Mon Nichols farm at Carlton Center in 1959 where he w-as a life­ long dairy fanner dedicated to caring for his cattle and crops. Carl served on the Freeport School Board, was active in Farm Bureau, served as a Junior Farm Bureau counselor, was Carlton Township justicc-of-the-peacc, and sang in church choirs dunng his early adult years. He was honored as a 35-ycar member of Michigan Milk Producers Association and belonged to the DHIA. He was a longtime member of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church and the Freeport Historical Society, writing histories on several topics. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Lawrence, Albert, and Ronald Barcroft. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Freeport; daughter. Debby (John) Stassek of Bloomingdale; son, Tony (Kay) Barcroft of Hastings; grandchildren. Robert (Ariane) Stassek of Portland, OR. Christina (Casey) McDonald of Grand Rapids, Ashley (Matthew) Singh of Grand Rapids, Larissa Stassek of Kirkland of Washington; great­ grandson. Ford McDonald; sister, June Hecht of Lake Odessa; many nieces and nephews, and special neighborhood kids. Memorial contributions in lieu of Powers ptay be made to Freeport Historical Society Museum or Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Visitation was held Tuesday. June 3, 2014 , followed by the funeral at First Presbyterian Church. 405 North M-37 Highway. Hastings Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home please visit our website at www.girrbachfujicralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily- Company, landing the position ofassisM corporate secretary through its golden era. Laura cherished time spent in her P*™™ al/vcgctable garden, sharing the fruits of her labor w'ith friends and family. She was a longtime member of Peace United Methodist Church, enjoying her years of service. Laura and Charles recently cele­ brated their 63rd w-edding anniversary on May 19.2014. l Preceding Laura in death were her parents and sister, Mary Powell. Surviving are her husband Charles; her sis­ ter and brother-in-law, Ada (Leo) Reardon, her brother-in-law. Sherman Lykins; brotnerin-law, Ed (Dona) Powell: daughters. Jeanme (Doug) Keasl, Charlene (Leo) Hamp. Christine Greenfield; son and daughter-mlaw, Dan (Jill) Lykins; grandchildren, Timothy (Katie). Alexandra (Jon), Grant, Noah; great-grandchildren, Kyia, Gaige, Emeri; several nephews and great nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Carvcth Village for their loving care. Memorial contributions may be made to the Commission on Aging, 320 Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058. Visitation was held, Monday, June 2, 2014 at Girrbach Funeral Home until the time of the memorial service. The family invited friends and family to join them at a luncheon following the service at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. 3185 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sigh fht pjplinc guest book or to leave a memory of message for the fam­ ily. NASHVILLE, MI - Kenneth E. Simpson, age 59. of Nashville passed away unexpect­ edly Monday, May 26.2014 at his home. Ken was bom in Crawfordsville, IN on December 9, 1954, the son of Larry and Dorothy (Odom) Simpson. He was raised in the Crawfordsville area and attended local schools. He was the husband of Norma (Petrey) Simpson. The couple was married on February 22, 1975 and made their home together in Indiana, until Ken took a job with J-Ad Graphics in Hastings in 1986, Ken had a passion for the newspaper indus­ try. He began as a young boy delivering newspapers and in a short time had advanced into printing. He had been employed at J-Ad Graphics tn Hastings as web offset pressman for over 27 years. In his free time, Ken enjoyed spending time with his wife travel­ ing attending concerts, and going out for a n'8 ’’ ot dinner and dancing. He also enjoyed ing on ™Ch,'*NASCAK -cmg and wort- 19Kev«Ah itsurvived b> his beloved wife of (Odomts Norma; his mother. Dorothy nieces and nephews 1>S°n; and SCVCral l aSsimp.^nCedCd dca,h b> his father weCSOnhaSUkenPla“^ no service. For further details pkas ln Nashvaie. «-*w.danielsfuneralhome.net.1W'bSi'e “ �Thn Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5. 2014 — Pago 7 SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Specialist answers questions on forms, online services, appeals and more Security benefits. For ,n.°^2?/2?na,*On’ visit sp<,t*s^ died recently ami my neighbor online services are easy to use, fast, and y.gov or caj| t "Z. "V <:,"ldren and I might be eligible for secure. 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Non-work income such as pen­ Security office to apply. However you decide out the W-2s to provide paper copies to your sions, annuities, investment income, interest, to apply, begin by looking at our Disability employees. You also can verify the Social capital gains and other government benefits Starter Kit at www.socialsecurity.gov/apply. Security numbers of your employees. Our are not counted and will n^t affect your Social fordisability. It will help you prepare for your application or interview. My daughter is 19 years old. In her senior year of high school, she had an accident that paralyzed her. It doesn't look like she will be able to work in the near future, and since she has never worked, she hasn't paid Social Security taxes. Can Social Security still help her? Your daughter may qualify for Supplemental Security Income benefits. SSI is a necds-babcd program paid for by general revenue taxes and run by Social Security. It helps provide monetary support to people who arc disabled and have not paid enough in Social Security taxes to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. To qualify for SSI, a person must be disabled and have lim­ ited resources and income. For more informa­ tion, vi,sitpur web>iuf-4|Jv|y.ckput our,pub­ lication. You May BuTVbk To Get SSI, at www.socialsecurity.gov pubs. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH ♦: K Q 5 4 3 A765 WEST 4: J 8 4 ?: JO 9 6 ♦: 10 7 ♦: J 9 8 4 3 EAST 4:7 V: J 8 7 5 4 2 ♦: 8 62 ♦:KQ2 SOUTH: My dad receives Supplemental Security Income benefits. He soon will be coming to live with me. Does he have to report the move to Social Security ? Yes. He should report any change in his liv­ ing arrangements within 10 days. The change may affect his benefit amount. Also, we need his correct address so we can send correspon­ dence when needed, even if he receives his 4: KQ 10963 2 V: AQ ♦: A J 9 10 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 44 North East South 2f 4NT Pass Pass Pass 34 5* Pass 7^ Ioond In Bli,‘kw0Qd-71,6 °f Inw <h« ntih Uy with a grand s am ,n lhc ^orlh hand • as for all the n,a?leS- WC„dsS hediXds were solid, and South easily claimed the b^X^X in three rounds, th inadc for u strong score of 1510. P * of the day. Seven spades were 74 conlracl and madc h casH While nine playew v had stopped 64 15 Somh declar­ ers had failed to pull m me P njne winning t definK ? "°u of only 1010. a Ocfiol ” "decision to bid all the way. "ni,elr “> «he nght contract and had rnauc * (y slrikc at lhc cnd of his fishj Just then CapwwNo^ on|y contentrate on staying calm tmd hndit S' lasted and lasted. Captain N huge baM hjs ng this troohv fish. When, at last, h | jere was the five pound four ounce winner v. W‘1' defight- Here was the‘ ™P^'and 5<Cond place, and first place is always bcllcr • was a big diffcrence" P ***** If I retire at age 62, will I be eligible for Medicare? No. Medicare starts when you reach 65. If you retire al 62. you may be able to continue medical insurance coverage through your employer or purchase it from a private insur­ ance company until you become eligible for Medicare. For more information see our pub­ lication. Medicare. . at www.sodalsecurity.gov/pubfi, or call us al 800-772-1213. Vonda VanTd i\ the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3(145 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 ar via email to vonda.vantdGssa.gov, Retirement reception set for Delton superintendent Delton Kellogg school staff, current and former students, parents and community members are invited to attend one of two receptions to honor retiring superintendent Paul Blacken Wednesday, Junc II, from 3:30 to 4:30 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Light refreshments will be served. Blacken has been in the district for more than three decades, beginning as a teacher and coach, then as high school principal, assistant superintendent and most recently superin­ tendent of schools. Helen Ganguillet celebrates 101st birthday Xewbom babies Lillian Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 20, 2014 al 5:57 p.m. to Cassandra Huver and Justin Peck of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 inches long. Helen Ganguillet will celebrate her 101 st birthday on Junc 14. 2014. Those wishing may send her cards at 420 W. Mill St., Hastings, MI 49058. **a«* Waylyn Jacc, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 20, 2014 at 12:47 a.m. to Jencllc Swiler and Dustin Shepard of Sunfield. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. ***** Layla Joy, bom al Pennock Hospital on May 21, 2014 at 11:40 p.m. to Matt and Chrystal Newton of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. and 18.5 inches long. ***** Ephraim Alexander, bom Hospital on May 21, 2014 at Nicole and Nicholas Reitz Weighing 8 lbs. II ozs. and 21 ***** at Pennock 3:38 a.m. to of Hastings. inches long. Nevaeh Rae, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 22, 2014 at 2:41 a.m. to Tia and Aaron Patton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. ***** Harper Leigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 23,2014 at 4:44 p.m. to Sierra Rathbum and Joey Aspinall of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. ***** West Pass Pass Pass Pass Captain M. North looked over the Barry County Bridge Barge. Newly refurbished and detailed after a long cruel winter, the Barry County Bridge Barge shone like a new vessel waiting for the waters of Barry County. She would not be disappointed long. Captain M. North inspected her from bow to stem, checking the newly-cleaned and repaired outer seats, the replaced console, the cleaned and restored railings as well as the cleaned and polished floating tanks. Yes, there was even a new battery and a new water separator that had been installed after the dreadful calamity of last winter’s roof collapse during storage. Captain North gave a nod of approval. Yes, it was time to lake the Barry' County Bridge Barge out for a test run before he could give his approval to resume the Bridge and Nature cruises on the Mighty Thomapple River. This would be just the weekend. Memorial Day weekend would be a perfect time to check out the Barry County Bridge Barge and make sure all was safe and ready for Barry County Bridge players. As long as he was going out on a shake-down cruise. Captain North picked up his trusty fishing pole. “Might as well sec if there was one big bass left out there in south­ ern Barry County.” Captain North was dedicated to two passions: playing and directing bridge games and fishing for trophy fish, especially joining in with special delight to the annual A and P Fishing Contest held in Barry County. Captain North had made sure to sign up ahead of time and so with fishing gear in hand, and the Barry' County Bridge Barge restored to fine condition, Captain North prepared for a day of fishing. “What would be the difference between catching a five pound four ounce Larpemouth bass and a three pound eight ounce mouth Larpemouth bass?" he mused. “Probably the same as making a seven spade contract and making a six spade contract with one ovcrtrick ” Bigger is better. Here Captain North leaned back in hts captain s chair, and he pulled out today’s hand. “Hmmm...” he muttered to himself, it looks hke this is the day for a whopper." Looking at the bridge hand. Captam North noticed that South had opened the bidding with 1*. promising at least an opening hand and five spades. With a pass from West, No®h bid o* a two-over-one system that forces game at least. South jumped in spades, promising a .1[he four Payments electronically. He can report the change by mail or in person at a Social Security office or have him call Social Security. 800-772-1213. Changes must be reported promptly or a penally may be charged and held from future benefits. For more information about the kinds of changes that need to be reported, read the publication What You Need To Know When You Get SSI at www.sodalsccurity.gov/pubs. Avery Joyce, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 25, 2014 at 12:58 p.m. to Ryan and Casey Ost of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18.5 inches long. 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Advance registration is $25 per runner for ages 19+, S20 for ages 14-18 and $15 for runners 13 and under. Teams of 3 or more $20 per person ($5 more day of race). P°Z'thojoh,aif. please app'y o" mv.emp!oyin«nLflS“® and thon call Kasten at 269388-2’7 tor immod|a,“ consideration. BARRY COMMUNITY — FREE CLINIC — U5K 2014 U Saturday, June 7,2014 8:30 a.m. Starting Location: Hastings Manufacturing 325 N. Hanover. Hastings, Ml Register online at its\our^ce.com or download a registration form at www.bafiycommunltyfreedink.org Pteise call Ooniu at (269) 945-4444 ext. 2 or email b2rryi’ie-?dink(?gmaii.rer.' for additional information. �Page 8 - Thursday. Juno 5. 2014 - The Banner Financial FOCUS I farther away affects drivers approachirig Ionia from the south. The new Sparrow Ionia by Elaine Garlock Hie weekly •»oup suppers continue Hospital is to be built north of David Thursdays at Fellowship Hail preceded by a Highway in Orange Township. east of M-66. few hours ol respite care to alleviate the con­ .A new center turn lane is being built north of stant caring of f.unih members. Many of the David Highway to accoinnicxlate the new beneficiaries of the respite program then stay entrance for the hospital with a long drive . for an early evening meal. The workers pre­ cast to the hospital grounds. There is to be a pare more than 100 meals each week light there, but no a three-color signal. Saturday. California Chrome will tn to win Habitat for Humanity is advertising for Hie Triple Crown. Will he make it? Turn on board members. There has been a consolida­ your television set for the crucial few minutes tion of chapters from Portland, Lakewood to get the word. It is an exciting few minutes .tand Ionia affiliates into one chapter with preceded by a lol of hoopla nd the fun of see- a in Ionia. ing the throngs of well-dressed Easterners headquarters The Blanchard House museum will be open primed for the big event of the year. for fours Sunday afternoons for the summer lhc Ionin County Genealogical Society months. This fine specimen of Victorian will meet Saturday. June 14, at the Freight architecture is worth the nominal free expect­ House Museum at I p.m. President Lori Fox ed from visitors. Three floors arc open for will preside. There will be* library time until 5 tours. p m Visitors and guess are always welcome. Coming movie attractions at the Ionia Two highway projects affect local drivers Theater include Junc 19, the “Six Horse Hitch Jordan I-akc Highway is being w idened just Mackinaw Island” and Michigan lighthouses north of Bonanza Road to provide a new cen­ June 26, at the 9:30 a.m. showing. ter lane for turning and a deceleration lane for An antique show and sale at the L.O. fair semi-trucks approaching Bonanza Road from grounds is planned Sunday, June 8, from 8 the north. This is affecting a field on the east side of the highway. Another project is a bit a.m. to 4 p.m. Q<now Your Legislators Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Famum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street. Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036. Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican. 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT Christensen of EDWARD JONES ' onversation about finances is important for newlyweds June is a popular ,nontb for wcddinEs. If jou’re gettin., in:1rried this month, you no d°iibt have many exciting details to discuss with y«ur s^Use-to-bc. 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Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 City of Hastings i PUBLIC NOTICE FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING The Department of Public Services work crews I will be flushing fire hydrants beginning the I week of June 9, 2014. ' Tim Girrbach I Director of Public Services | HUGE SALEl Fitness Club & Tan I _ rm nmurkiT _ -rr»f-a mi i o • GYM EQUIPMENT • TREADMILLS • AEROBICS AREA • BIG SCREEN TV • APPLIANCES • SMOOTHIE BAR $670000 FOR EVERYTHING Contact Jim 517-281-2080 for walk-thru nsmt* Township Parks Board Immediate Opening (1 position) I Needs to be: Resident of Prairieville Township 18 years of age or older Registered Voter RU Parks Board meets every 4th Monday of the Month at 630pm at the Township Hall Send or drop-off a letter of interest and contact information by Noon on June 10. 2014 to: Prairieville Township Board 10115 S. Norris Road Delton Ml 49046 8 Or Fax: (269)623-3467 y Or E-mail tdevries@prairievilletwp-^i org _____ CITY OF HASTINGS FULL TIME NOTICE OF SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING truck driver Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a special workshop meeting at 6:00 PM on Monday, June 9, 2014 at Hastings City Hall, 201 East Stale Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the workshop will be to present the draft master plan for the Riverside Cemetery. The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services at 800.IW9.3777. Thomas E, Emeiy Tl'JlUUJ City Clerk The Barry County Road Commissionwas na an openhigh ing for a full time truck driving PoS'l,?nnq with a school diploma or GED Is required a Michigan commercial driver’s license. at endorsements. Applications can be P* hone the Barry County Road Commission inqS. Ml 269-945-3449) at 1725 W. M-43 Hwy- H^n.0?e jOb between 6:45 AM & 3:15 PM. A 00 appiicadescription will be provided at the ti^10 .. june 9. tion. Applications will be accepted un Th0 garry 2014. Hourly wage will start at $18 ^ nnDortunity County Road Commission is an equa» K Employer. ,,“”M A tsle of two stoves by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters My elderly aunt in Canada recently came into some money. She decided — very gen­ erously — to send part of it to each of her nieces and nephews. This gave me the rather wonderful task of deciding how I wanted to spend $1,000 that I had not anticipated receiving. After a bit, I decided on a new range for my kitchen. I wouldn’t otherwise buy a new appliance, and by spending the money on a range, I will be able to remember my aunt and bless her name each night as I cook supper. My old range was electric. The oven was a bit slow, but otherwise baked things OK. The burners, however, were constantly problematic. I had replaced them all but still had to suffer with unpredictable and inconsistent healing. I grew up with a natural gas cook stove and so decided to buy something similar for my house. I like gas because you can sec when it’s on, because it cuts off instant­ ly when you turn off the flame, and because I think of natural gas as a pretty clean fuel we can get from domestic sources. No sooner had I made up my mind about what to do with the unexpected money than my brother Nils explained he plans to change from a gas range to an electric one. (Leave it to siblings to always disagree?) Nils thinks a lot about climate change and his family’s use of energy. Some of his ideas arc at odds with mine, but I’m (most­ ly) OK with that. My brother is truly concerned about humankind’s production of greenhouse gases and the climate change we may bring about during the remainder of this century. He wants to eliminate his own household’s greenhouse gas pollution and he’s willing to do some real work to meet that goal. While I’m more concerned about other political issues, I respect Nils’ earnestness and his willingness to think and spend dif­ ferent!) because of climate-change con­ cerns. He >e -s the matter as a moral one, and he’s committed to doing what he can to help bring a> .-•.tt x hanges in both his house­ hold and his community. Oik \-|» tor brother is to switch his appliances Ijom natural gas to electricity. His idea is that if h? uses natural gas to do things like cook supper, he’s making car­ bon dioxide that adds to what’s building up in the global atmosphere. If he uses elec­ tricity to do those same tasks, he can — at least in principle — not create greenhouse gases. While he waits to purchase solar panels, he pays the power company extra each month to purchase electricity from wind. , I like to say to my brother that not all his power can come from windmills or solar panels. After all. he uses electricity on calm winter nights when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining. In short, we all need what the utility people call “base load power.” Across the country, that kind of power comes from several different things, but part of it is from natural gas power plants. So, from my perspective, all of us are “sinners” when it comes to greenhouse gas production, including people who only own electric appliances. Nils counters that our need for base load power is not a rationale to continue busi­ ness as usual, it’s just another challenge to be met by conservation or energy storage. In the meantime, he is working hard con­ structing a new building on his property. It’s the size of a small house and will be used as a commercial kitchen. The building is super-insulated, and it has a solar air heater and a solar water preheater. Nils is putting in LED lighting (more efficient than compact fluorescents). The heat is electric, but because of the clever designs my brother is using, very few kilowatthours arc needed to keep the place warm. Nils plans to use what he’s learning as he builds the kitchen to retrofit two other buildings on his property to reduce their carbon footprints. I’ve got to respect parts of my brother’s thinking. And I really applaud his building efforts. Not many of us put our money where we say our values are. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of th* rural Northwest, trained as a geologist t!L Prhl^tOfl a,ui Harvard universities. Tins column is a .service of the College of Agricultural. Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �Hastings Banner — Thursday, Juno 5. 2014 — Page 9 fl look hack at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner turning back the PAGES < Prison Life in Andersonville, part III ’ Axderw,mile, a 1912 book written by John E r alBKi!Ty Coi,nty 5O,dier who servcd m the Civil War and spent 10 months as a Confederate prisoner. Much later in life, he wrote about the imprisonment he endured 150 years ago this month. Mailc was.bom April I. 1844, in St. Ives, Huntingdonshire, England, the son of John F. and Sarah Maile. The family arrived in the U.S. May 18. 1850 They were living in Johnstown Township. Barry* County, when CnBstCd *n dle Michigun Infantry in any value were taken by comrades from the dead before interment. In the early summer, prisoners were occa­ sionally detailed under guard to carry the dead some distance from the gale. On the return, they were allowed to gather up chips that had accumulated from the hewing of stockade timbers. The quantity a man, weak­ ened by hunger and disease, could bring in would sell for $5. U. S. currency. Competition to gel out on one of these details became so intense that the privilege was discontinued. At four o’clock in the afternoon, rations of com bread and bacon were issued on the basis At 17. he enlisted in Company F of the 8th of the morning count of those who are able to Michigan Infantry in September 1861. stand up. Two army wagons drawn by mules He re-enlisted Dec. 29. 1863 Maile was entered the north and south gates simultane­ taken prisoner May 6, 1864. and served 10 ously. They were piled high with bread, thin months in Confederate prisons. He was dis­ loaves of com bread or Johnny cake, made of charged to accept appointment in the U.S. coarse meal and waler by our men who had Colored Troops Aug. 11, 1864, and then dis­ been paroled for that work. charged from the U.S, Army at camp chase, A blanket was spread upon the ground and Ohio, June 13, 1865. the quantity for a detachment was placed By 1880, Maile was a minister, married to thereon in three piles; one for every 90, Angeline “Angie” Godsmark (a Michigan according to the number of men able to eat. In native), was the father of three children and like manner, the sergeants of 90s subdivided was serving a church in Portland Township, the piles to the 30s. Ionia County. John and Angie Maile had The writer had charge of a division of 30 seven children in all. The first five were bom and distributed as follows: His blanket was in Michigan, and last two in Omaha. Neb. spread in front of his shelter tent and on it he They were Fred W., bom about 1874; Sara B., spread the bread in as many pieces as there bom about 1876; Lura M.. bom February w’ere men counted in the morning. 1877: Grace Mary, bom June 20, 1880; John Each man had his number and was intently Vincent, bom Nov. 19. 1882; Alice S., bom watching the comparative size of the portions. September 1885; and Robert Sherrill, bom “Sergeant,” cries one, pointing to a cube of August 1887. bread. “That piece is smaller than the one riexf By 1900. the family was living in Los ito it.” A crumb is taken from the one and Angele^, where John served as a minister. placed upon the other. Tie relative size of any Angie died sometime in the 1920s and John in piece may be challenged by any member of the 1930s in Los Angeles. In the 1930 federal the 30, for his life is involved. census, John L. was living with daughter, The equalization is finally completed to the Alice, who was a school teacher. His book satisfaction of all. The sergeant then takes up was published by Grafton Publishing a piece in his hand and says, “Whose is this?” Company. West Coast Magazine, Los A designated comrade looking the other way Angeles. calls a number. The owner steps up and takes This version was made available by Project his portion. This process is repeated until all Gutenberg and was brought to the Banner are served. Some four or five pounds of bacon staff’s attention by Hickory Comers genealo­ are then cut on a board into small pieces and gist Gordon Mitchell. ■ issued in like manner. The cube of bread and morsel of meat con­ stitute the ration for 24 hours. One-half may •be eaten at once; the remainder should be put he prison commissariat in the haversack for breakfast. If any one yields to his insatiable hunger and cats the The least that can be said of the prison sus- whole for supper, he has to fast until the foltenance is that it was exceedingly slim. But lowing evening and must then deny himself while the per diem rations dealt out to an and put away the portion for the next morn­ Andersonville prisoner were loo small for ing’s breakfast. Experiment proved that proper maintenance, and much of the time strength was better sustained by taking the inferior in quality, yet the 32,000 to 35,000 scanty ration of food in two portions than by men who had to be fed were as a rule prompt­ eating the whole at once. When the number of prisoners exceeded ly served. 15,000, the facilities of the cookhouse were To secure this result, effective organization was necessary. It was accomplished as fol­ inadequate. Therefore, raw rations were lows; Groups of 270 men were named issued alternately every two weeks to each detachments and duly numbered. Every side of the .prison. In this form the amount per detachment was divided into the first, second capita daily was a scant pint of com meal and and third 90s, each of which was in charge of a scrap of uncooked bacon. one of our own sergeants. The 90s, in turn.* Occasionally boiled rice and cow beans were divided into the first, second and third were substituted for the meal, but these were 30s. which also were in charge of a sergeant very difficult to issue in accurate portions, Sometimes a quantity of this glutenous food or corporal. At 10 o’clock every forenoon, a dram call was carried in a sleeve of a shirt or in the was beaten from the platform at the south trouser’s leg tied at the end. The supply of fuel for cooking was wholly Bate. At this signal, the prisoners fell mto line Often the ration of bv detachments, forming as best they could in inadequate. . .... ------„ wood ...... was the narrow paths that separated the small ironically called a "toothpick." It would be tents blanket shanties or dug-outs. At the split into small short splinters and two men same moment, a company of Confederate ser- would sometimes combine their |x>rtions. portions. nIS entered the two gates for the purpose Waler in a quart tin cup setting on small of counting and recording the number of the blocks of clay could be brought to a boil " To each of these officers a certam before before the .he wood under ........ it ,--------. was consumed. Into number of detachments were assigned. The this water meal was stirred and, if the blaze mem unsheltered from the fierce sun and heat. could be yet further economized, partially h!.d Mrforce to remain standing diinng the cooked mush was the outcome. The sick tirecounl If a number less than that of yes- could not, however, ------ do this work for them„ £ in evidence, the federal sergeant selves. Many ate their meals 1uncooked, but . --------(erday was I SometjmeSi a the experiment soon ended life. had>°a f men were too ilHo stand up, so the H may be observed that many of the number of longer while the Andersonville prisoners were well supplied !i"er True official viewed the sick where with money. The federal armies were Confederate officia reclothed and paid off in the spring of ISM. they r . «f those who had died since the 1 he new recruits and re-enlisted veterans, in The bodies of those jn „ y mstances. had with them bounty money count of the P 7|h s(ret.t and hid in when captured. Greenbacks could be pressed morning carriedIt hau| )he[n ,nlo the sole of a shoe, or placed inside a brass amwunnl fhe a ionw^ rd a|I;ldied Io button In various ways, money was conto the burying trench, un |)y about |hc y the wrist of the deceasea and The authorities at Andersonville allowed detachment ^can ’ ere uken by the supplies to be sold to the prisoners for federal date of death. d the thc Xd in 5,113,1 llour* enumerator, who ver. (h<. galc< Such ished in the stockade. From small clay ovens bodies were garments of they applied fresh bread and baked meats. T With this equipment, the loosened soles were tightly pegged to the uppers. The .shoes, thus made water tight, contributed no little to our chances of survival. The writer afterwards mended shoes for one of the wood chopping party who secured, of field negroes, .sweet potatoes which he brought with the working squad into the prison al evening, and with them paid for the mending. 'These were cooked by the writer and retailed to thc prisoners with large profit in U. S. fractional currency. Confederate money was secretly purchased 40 dollars for one. and with this supplier could be lawfully bought of the prison sutler. Bread per small loaf, flour per pound, and a fair-sized cabbage could be bought each for $10. We drove a flourishing trade in hot cab­ bage soup with men who possessed any money; especially to those who, w ithout shel­ ter. literally piled themselves together for mutual warmth during thc piercing cold and rain of a southern winter night. 'Ihc soup was made in the following man­ ner: A cabbage consisted of a stalk with a tuft of leaves on the upper end and a bunch of roots on the lower end Thc whole was This imags ol a 1 chicken dinner is simply labeled "A dream" in Maile's book. washed clean and chopped up fine with the knife-chisel, 'The sliced leaves, stem and roots Irish and P° J'£ •S,n"8 beans, peas, driven home brought thc whole into shape. were boiled in eight quarts of water until tomatoes. melons.J>»<•«,corn and other den products abundantly offcred f()r Two knapsack straps were passed around the made as tender as heat could do it. Into the top of the pail and held it together. It was then green-colored liquid was stirred some flour sale. New amvals"c^ amazed to find these carefully drawn out of the hole and hoops resources in the n’i 5 utter destitution and made of split saplings were put in place, and thickening; the whole was salted, and a minced red pepper was added for pungency, starvation. . the handle of like material was made. while a whole pepper floated on the surface as Since this sketch is of the nature of person­ Precious food was bartered for these split an advertisement. al experiences, the writer might tell how, in stems, and the resultant fasting added to pre­ For a soup dipper, a piece of pail hoop was his case, the question of increasing thc food vailing starvation nearly cost the writer his riveted to the side of a condensed milk can, supplv was solved. A ration of fresh beef life. thc two rivets being cut from a copper cent received by his 30 consisted of a shank bone Pieces for the bottom were jointed, placed with thc chisel driven with the shoe hammer. on which a small amount of lean meat on thc ground and on them the pail was set. A For soup plates, a canteen was melted apart remained. This latter was cut into portions pencil was run round on this bottom and the and the two halves formed each a plate. On about the size of a l,tde finger. These were end of each piece was cut with saw and chis­ * Market Square, down by the swamp, four easily issued, but what shall be done with the el wherever the curved mark indicated. slender stakes were driven and thereon was bone that towered on the meat board above Days of incessant labor with chisel and a placed a pine shake, which formed the soup the diminutive strips ot beef? No tools were borrowed jackknife sufficed to produce from counter. Tie soup kettle was covered with a available by which it could be broken up. One hard pitch pine the slaves for the sides and piece of woolen shirt, which kept in the heat. and another cried out. I don t want the bone bottom of a water pail of thc ordinary size. Very early each morning, we opened up for for a ration.” “Count it out for me.” ”1 can’t When at last the pail was completed, so business and a line of shivering men in rags gnaw a bone.” The writer knew that a wealth imperfect were the joints that meal could be and nearly perished from exposure formed as of nutriment was contained in the rich mar­ sifted through. Derisive laughter greeted thc the soup brigade. Thc price per plate was a row and oil-filled joints, and in view of the apparent failure of a pail to hold water, five-ccnt shinplaster of U. S. fractional cur­ unanimous rejection of the bone, said, “Well, through the joints of which the light freely rency. The poor fellow who had no money boys, if none of you want it, I will take it as shone. However, the maker depended on the must needs go without. As new prisoners my portion.” “Agreed,” shouted thc crowd, dry wood of thc staves swelling tight if only ceased to arrive, the money supply was soon adding expressions like these. “Come, hurry the hoops proved strong enough to stand the gathered up and the prison sutler went away up and call off that meal; I’m hungry." The immense pressure. Happily, this resulted, and and trade was brought to an end. strips were speedily issued, and. for the most in triumph, thc first made pail was handed Our last plate of soup was sold to a Maine part, eaten at once. over to the owner of the log in payment for soldier who paid for it his last five cents. He Tie fortunate possessor of what was a large the wood from which three pails could be was nearly naked and incessantly shivered soup bone borrowed from a comrade a made. from the cold. The writer found him the fol­ kitchen knife with permission to cut on the The second pail was more speedily made lowing morning, after a night of rain, to back of the same teeth, which were made with and sold for SI.50 with which the proprietor which he was exposed, with his knees drawn a file procured from a tent-male. Tie steel of bought vegetables, which eaten raw, cured thc up to his chin in the instinctive effort to bring the surfaces of his body together for warmth. the blade was exceedingly hard, and by the scurvy in his face. During the following winter which was With difficulty his frame was straightened out time the teeth were finished, the file was worn nearly smooth. However, this fact insured that passed in thc Confederate prison at Florence, for burial. Thc profit of this business for several the, teeth., would hold their edge. The bone was S.C., the shoes worn by thc most of our group, quickly' cut in the marrow dug out owing to defective machine stitching, peeled weeks gave to our group of six one fairly w'ith a splinter. What remained was melted from the toe to the heel, causing almost con­ good meal each day and made possible the out w ith boiling water and a marrow soup was stantly damp feel, to the serious detriment of survival of those of our number who finally emerged from this awful prison life. prepared for six hungry patriots. Next, thc health. Again, thc writer was obliged to make a joints were sawed into slices and thc rich oil extracted therefrom with hot water. Thus for fight for life. Recalling the process of making * According to Maile’s footnotes, Market two meals, a generous addition was made to his chisel, he scraped, on a brick, thc shank of Square was a piece of made ground on the his worn-out file into a point like a pegging edge of the swamp in the center of the prison. our impoverished menu. Soon after, while splitting wood by driving awl. A gum tree knot served as a handle. A Here men came together to barter trinkets the knife into thc end of a stick, the blade was two-inch nut from a car bolt was screwed to a they had made to while away the time, to snapped off about one and one-half inches handle for a shoe hammer. A piece of soft pine exchange parts of rations, and to indulge gen­ from the handle. This disaster brought con­ was whittled into a last With the knife-saw, erally, so far as they could, in the Yankee sternation, for thc owner valued his knife at maple chips were cut into right lengths for instinct for trade. five dollars. However, a settlement was shoe pegs which were shaped one by one. effected by which the user retained the broken parts and the worn-out file. Tie blade was set into a split stick to be used as a saw, as cir­ cumstances might require. Tie broken end of the shank was scraped PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2014-3015 on a brick to form a beveled edge like a chis­ BUDGET AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BO ARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT. el. Later on, the fact was demonstrated that DATE OF MEETING JUNE 10.2014 these tools were a providential preparation. The face of the writer became diseased with BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PLACE OF MEETING the much prevailing scurvy. A swollen check, HOUR OF MEETING &00A-M. inflamed and bleeding gums with loosening teeth, indicated the fact that a hard fight for TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE 1269) 915-9S45 SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE life must be put up. How shall it be done? About this lime, a stockade was built on three BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING BARRY ISD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT: sides of an enclosure attached to the north end 535 WEST AVDODLAAVN AVENUE of the prison, thus making more room for the HASTINGS, Ml 49059-1038 thousands of additional prisoners who were A COH' OF THE PROPOSED11014-2015 constantly arriving from many battle fields. BUDGET INCLUDING THE PROPOSED PROPERTA* T/AX MILLAGE RATE IS The intervening wall was taken up, and most ,AVAILABLE FOR H’BIJC INSPECTION of the limber sold to the prisoners. From one DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT: BARRY IbD AD.MIMSTRATDE OFFICE 535 WEST WOODLAWN AAENUL who had purchased a log, the writer obtained HASTINGS. MI 49O5S-103« thc wood sufficient to make three water pails; h pEbUc dbcuofon on Ihc propped 2014-2015 bud/et. The^Property P«P<>MMi «<> be working on a two-thirds share. 1 levied to eapport the propo»cd budget will be a eobjcct of thh hearing. The Board may not adopt This material was delivered to the writer in |U proposed 2014-2015 budget until after the public hearing. s|uroa split strips about three inches thick and four * Secrttay* Board of Education Barry Intrnurdiate School District feet long. With the knife-blade saw these sticks of hard pine were slowly and labori­ ously cut into lengths for staves which were split on a curve by driving together several sharp-pointed wedges into a circular grain of thc wood. Thus each stave was an arc of the circumference of the tree. A day’s ration was traded for a board three inches wide and 30 inches long. A mortise was cut through this to receive thc knife-chisel, which was held in place with a forked wedge after the manner of a carpenter’s plane. This was the jointer on which the edges of the staves were smoothed and its upper end Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for Carlton Township was placed on the knee ol the writer, who sal , r thA 2014-2015 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration at a tailor fashion on the ground, and the lower nubile hearing on Monday June 9. 2014 at 6:30pm. THE PROPERTY TAX end was placed in a b°lc in the earth. The pieces for the bottom of the pail were split flat MILLAGE rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed across the circular grain of the tree, and the budget WILL BE a SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. The proposed budget edges also were smoothed on the jointer. For Is available for inspection at the Township Hall at 85 Welcome Rd the want of truss hoops, the problem of selling Hostlnas Ml 49058. Immediately following the public hearing a Township up the slaves seemed insurmountable. A Board meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 2014-2015 fiscal Sleep!ess night was passed in thinking thc year budget. matter through. At four o’clock in the morn­ ing the inspiration came, and the solution Michele Erb Was; Dig a hole in the ground the form and Carlton Township Clerk slope of the prospeciive pail. This was speed­ 269-945-5990 7*5C733i ily done and the staves were successfully set half their length in this mold, and the last one NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE CARLTON TOWNSHIP BUDGET HEARING �P’96 '° '^*.^3.20,4 Tho Hastings Bonnot legal NOTICES ' TWs I'm i, , notice RANDALL debt. Any infremnw^'^ctor attempting to colled a BE A DEBT COLLECTOR AT E * )NfORMATION Purpose, I’ you w’” used bf th s our office at «r° I? hG Phaser contact SALE - DefSh"^! sted MORTGAGE a certam 1,000 01/11,0 ,n the conditions ol Robert i °!j®a90 made by Lori L Tergard n and Mortnaco r-i^c.°9nr<,in. Wife and Husband to MONTHS, PLEASE CONTAC ,n tno connomhee fr5 Re9'slrfltion Systems. Inc., as Mortgage Sn'o - Default »^bccnm ricHARD D asXnt m 9u‘ckon Loans ,nc- its successors and ditions of a certain mortgage'maojfo ^gage SWEET JR. AN UNMAAR EOHAN M, reenrriaH ert9a9°e« dated January 23. 2012 and 20i?n??x^,?ruafy 14> 2012 ‘n Instrument * Electronic Region ^"™iZtesal.> Lender, MJhiS?1 2001683 8arry Counix Records. as n nomneo lor Americas 4 and record1 aW- . n^rtgage was assigned to Qjcken Mortgaqeo. dated November 18. Number; eok S nc • by assignment dated May 9. 2014 and ed on November 29. *004. mortgage Euosequentty reco’ded in Barry County Records on 1137668. Bony County ^I^eW YORK MEL* T1. mortgage there Is claimed to be duo at tho was as3;gned to THE BANK OF yoRK AS oate hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Two LON FKA THE °Er^T£HOLDERS OF thousand Three Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars and TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE^UST 2004Twenty-Nine Cents ($142,355.29) Including interest CWALT. INC . ALTERNATIVELOAN TBUcERT|Fh 4.125% par annum. Under the power of sale con­ 36CB. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGnt of tained in said mortgage and the statute in such CATES. SERIES 2004-36CB by an£$ Augu5t case made and provided, notice is hereby given Mortgage dated July 3°-20^3 * % -009783, on that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of 09. 2013 by Document Number 200 Jhe the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at which mortgage there is Thousand public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three 54/100 1’OOPM on Juno 12, 2014. Said premises are situ­ Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven and of ated in Township of Assyira. Barry County, ($83,877.54) including interest at t . (ocon. Michigan, and are described as: THAT PART OF 5.75000% per annum. Under the SUCh THE EAST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHWEST tained In said mortgage and the staW ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 1 case made and provided, notice is h a e3io of NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. LYING SOUTHEAST­ that turd mortgage will be foreclosed by a{ ERLY OF WEST LAKE ROAD, WHICH IS the mortgaged prenvsos. or come part 0 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT public venue, at the place of holding Circu.t THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF Court in said Barry County, where the premWEST LAKE ROAD AND THE NORTH AND be sold or some part of them are situated, at • SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION PM on July 3, 2014 Said prem sos are s.iuated in 20; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID tho Village of Freeport. Barry County. Michigan, and CENTERLINE OF WESTLAKE ROAD A DIS­ are described as: LOT 1. BLOCK 4 OF THE VIL TANCE OF 700.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70 LAGE OF FREEPORT. ACCORDING TO THE DEGREES EAST. 450.00 FEET MORE OR LESS RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, BARRY COUNTY TO SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH RECORDS. Commonly known as: 144 OAK &i, AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER UNE, 300.00 FEET FREEPORT, Ml 49325 If the property is eventually TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS sold al foreclosure sale, tne redemption period win DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY be 6 00 months from the date of sale unless tno 600.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT OF property is abandoned or used for agricultural pur­ SAID CENTERUNE WHICH UES 920.00 FEET IN poses. II the property is determined abandoned in THE SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG accordance with MCL 600 3241 and/or 600 3241a. CENTERLINE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH the redemption period will be 30 days from the date SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE; of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CEN­ is later. If the property is presumed to be used for TERLINE 395.00 FEET; THENCE IN A SOUTH­ agricultural purposes prior to the date of the fore­ EASTERLY DIRECTION TO THE CENTER OF closure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240. tho SAID SECTION 20: THENCE NORTH ALONG redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL SAID NORTH AND SOUTH ONE QUARTER LINE 600.3278. if the property is sold at a foreclosure 375.00 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF sale, the borrower(s) will bo hold responsible to the ' BEGINNING. Commonly known as 6428 Westlake person who buys the property at tho mortgage fore­ Rd. Bellevue Ml 49021 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless closure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging determined abandoned in accordance with MCL the property during the redemption period. TO ALL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice any. limited solely to the return of tho bid amount required by MCL 600.324la(c), whichever is later; tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ the property, please contact our office as you may ty is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of have certain rights. Dated; June 5, 2014 Randall S the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL Miller 4 Associates. P.C. Attorneys for THE BANK 600.3278, the borrower win be held responsible to OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF .the person who buys tho property at the mortgage NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFI­ foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damCATEHOLDERS OF CWALT. INC.. ALTERNATIVE ag ng the property during the redemption period. LOAN TRUST 2004-36CB. MORTGAGE PASS­ Dated: 5/16/2014 Quicken Loans Inc. Assignee of THROUGH CERTIFICATES. SERIES 2004-36CB Mortgagee Attorneys: Potost.vo & Associates, P.C. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml Hills, Ml 48302. (248) 335-9200 Caso No. 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-03839 14MI00602-1 (06-05)(06-26) 77507400 (05-15) (06-05) 77586311 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION ATTEMPTING (TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY i OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN SALE - Default having been made in the terms and THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT conditions of a certain mortgage made by Patricia OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale • Default has been Wendt and Lloyd Wendt, wife and husband. made in the conditions ol a certain mortgage made Mortgagors, to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc , by Matthew S. Mackenzie, Unmarried to Chase Mortgagee’, dated tho 26th day of February. 2004 Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, and recorded in tho office of tho Register of Deeds, dated July 2, 2004. and recorded on July 7. 2004, for Tho County of Barry and State of Michigan, on as Document Number: 1130460, Barry County the 9th day of March. 2004 in Uber 1797 of Barry Records, said mortgage was assigned to County Records, page 1157, said Mortgage having Specialized Loan Servicing LLC by an Assignment been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on of Mortgage dated June 22,2013 and recorded July which mortgage there is claimed lo be due. at tho 08, 2013 by Document Number: 2013-008452,, on date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Thirty which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at tho Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Seven & date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand One 60/100 ($137,977.60). and no suit or proceeding at Hundred Thirty-Seven and 11/100 ($72,137.11) law or in equity having been instituted to recover including interest at the rate of 6.50000% per the debt secured by said mortgage or any part annum. Under the power of sale contained In said thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of mortgage and tho statute In such case made and sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage statute of the State of Michigan in such case made will bo foreclosed by a salo of tho mortgaged prem­ and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the day of July. 2014 at 1:00 PM o'clock Local Time, place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public County, where the premises to be sold or some part auction, to tno highest bidder, at the Barry County of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on June 19, 2014 Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being tho building Said premises are situated in the Township of where the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed held), of tho premises described in said mortgage, as: Lot 13, Leach Lake Resort, according to the or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Liber 1, Page amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with 67 of Plats, Barry County Records. Also reserving a interest thereon at 4.625 per annum and all legal driveway 15 feet wido running across tho back end costs, charges, and expenses, including tho attor­ of said Lot, back of cottage now there, for the use of ney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums Lot owners on said Plat. Also, granting the right to which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary uso a roadway 15 feet wide running along the shore to protect its interest in tho premises. Which said of Leach Lake across the front of all Lots as now premises are described as follows: All that certain platted for the purpose of connecting with drives at piece or parcel ol land, inducing any and all struc­ the Southwest comer of park as laid out on said tures. and homes, manufactured or otherwise, Plat Commonly known as: 184 LEACH LAKE RD, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 If the property is eventually- located thereon, situated in the Township of Kalamo, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and sold at foreclosure salo, the redemption period will described as follows, to wit: Tho South 790 foot of be 6 00 months from the date of sale unless tho tho East 387 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purSoutheast 1/4 of Section 6, Township 2 North, oooes If the property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, Rango 6 West. Kalamo Township, Eaton County, tho redemption period will be 30 days from the date Michigan During the six (6) months immediately fol­ of sale or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever lowing the salo, tho property may bo redeemed, is lato/ 11 the property is presumed to bo used tor except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, tho property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600 3278, the mortgagor(s) will bo held !^e t^Vrrower(5) w"l bo held responr.bto to the responsible to the person who buys tho property at buvs tho property at the mortgage fore­ the foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for person who y P ertgage holder for damaging damaging the property during tho redemption peri­ r^emptron period. TO ALL od. If the salo is sot asido for any reason, tho PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a PU*C.imZ sale In that event, your damages are, tt return ol the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall hove r65C,^ed«lelyl0 tho return of the bid amount no further recourse against the Mortgagee or tho «drt So. plus i"l<s'esl-11 you °'e 8 ,On“"1 m tendered at sote, p Quf 0((|C0 you may Mortgagee's attorney Dated: 6/5/2014 Greon Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee tne property. . d; Moy 22, 2014 Randall S. ‘have“^'"Inotes pc. Attorneys for Specialized Miller & Ass<?^, I ? c 43252 woodward Avenue, Wan STSSmtekl S. Ml 48302, (248) 333S^^&f01532-2^«>«*”2’ FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Green Tree Servicing LLC 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 800 Troy. Ml 48084 248-362-2600 GTSD FNMA Wendt (06­ 05)(06-26) 77537413 STATE OF MICHIGAN probate court COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE to CREDfTORS Decedent's Estate PILE NO 14026669DE Estate of DONALD RICHARD TOSSAVA. Data of birth: 02/24/1948 TO ALL CREDITORS­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS’ The decedent. DON­ ALD RICHARD TOSSAVA. died 04/26/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Kerri |_. Solleck. personal rep.' resnntativo, or to both tho probate court at 206 W. Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 and tho personal representative within 4 months after tho date of pubt'cabon of this notice Dale: 5/29/14 Kerri L. Selleck P.O.Box 233 Hastings. Ml 49050 (269) 945-9117 77M7A25 Fnn °N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY °R SS 01 ,N ™eOUR pn,0R 0NE YEAR * PLEASE aCONTACT OFRCE AT MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Sam Colley also known as Sam A. Colley and Jeanne Colley, husband and wife, t0 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for lender 5uccossors or assigns, Mortgagee, 91 2006 and ^corded March 8, SSS5jn?lrTent Nur°bor 1161052, Barry County p^cordj, Ntichigan. Said mortgage is now held by o ’h' Dan»k TrTS1, NA* as Trestee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust by assignment. There is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty and 44/100 Dollars ($122,980 44) including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be forcc.osed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, °r palof tbom:Public vendue at the place of hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 3. 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in tho Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan. Is described as follows:Part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, described as beginning 2227.17 feet West and 506 66 feet North of the East 1/4 post of Section 16 Town 2 North, Rango 10 West; thence North 08 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West, 93.74 feet; thcnco North 38 degrees 08 minutes 54 seconds East. 30.32 feet; thcnco North 59 degrees 28 min­ utes 40 seconds East. 112.0 foot to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the traveled centerline of Keller Road; thence South 41 degrees 19 minutes 50 sec­ onds East. 100.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of said centerline (said point also being North 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds East, 193 42 feet fromthe place of beginning); thence South 45 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds East, 48.31 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the centerline of said road, thence South 31 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West along tho Westerly line of a 10 0 foot driveway. 161.40 foot; thence Southerly on a curve to the left in said drive, 12.80 feet (said curve having a radius of 61.87 feet w<th a chord bearing and ~d>r4aocQ of South 25 degrees 35 minutes 53 seednds West 12.80 feel); thcnco South 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds West 64.05 feet; thence North 25 degrees 22 min­ utes West 130.0feot to the place of beginning.Together with a non-exclusivo easement over the above mentioned driveway described as follows. Commencing at the center 1/4 post of Section 16. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West; thence East along the East and West 1/4 lino of said Section 683.95 feel for the place of beginning of tho centoriino of a 10.0 foot driveway; thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West 180.87 feet to tho point of intersection ol a curve to tho nght with a radius of 35.43 feet, a central angle of 81 degrees 15 min­ utes and a tangent of 30.39 feet, thence North 48 degrees 55 minutes East, 60.78 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the loft with a radius of 32.95 feet, a contra! angle of 85 degrees 22 min­ utes and a tangent of 30.39 foe!; thence North 36 degrees 27 minutes West 227.88 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the nght with a radius of 56.87 feet, a central angle of 67 degrees 30 min­ utes and a tangent of 38.0 feet; thence North 31 degrees 03 minutes East 231.21 feet to tho trav­ elled centertine of a County Highway and the point of ending.Together with a non-oxclusive right of way to Limo Lake described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feot North of tho East 1/4 post of Section 16. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes Wost, 76.60 foot to a 16.0 foot right of way; thence South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16.0 feel; thonce North 05 degrees 56 minutes West 28.67 foot as a point of beginning, thence continuing North 05 degrees 56 minutes Wost. 62.67 feet; thence North 18 degrees 56 minutes West. 198.35 foot; thonce North 09 degreos 28 minutes East, 83.83 feet; thenceNorth 29 degrees 23 minutes East, 92.40 foot to a point 33.0 foet Southwesterly of the trav­ elled center l.ne of Keller Road; thence South 66 degrees 37 minutes East on said Southwesterly line of said road. 16.09 foot; thence South 29 degrees 23 West. 86.60 foot; thonce South 09 degreos 28 minutes Wost, 74 0 feet; thence South 18 degreos 56 minutes East. 196.0 feot; thence South 05 degrees 56 minutes East. 93.16 feet; thence diago­ nally back to point of beginning.Also a 25 foot non­ exclusive right of way to Lime Lake, described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet Wost and 506.66 feot North of tho East 1/4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North. Rango 10 Wost; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16 feot to tho Westerly line of said right of way; thonce North 05 degrees 56 minutes West on said Westerly lino to tho Southerly line ol property as described in Libor 314 on Pago 263 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan; said point being tho point ol beginning; thence South 35 dogreos I7minutes West along the Southerly line of said prooerty (being Southerly line of a 25 fool wldo right of way) tn Limo Lake and point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dalo of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case tho redemption period J«130D<l“P from the dato of such sale. ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho salo. In that event vour damages, if any, arc limited solely to the return of lhe Old amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest II tho property i$ foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600 3270 tho borrower will be held responsible lo the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foroclo^um -rele or to the mortgage holder for damSjX^M property during the redemption period. Dated: Juno 5.2014 OrtansAssociates Pc Attorneys for Servicer " P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 Filo No. 14-005876 (06-05)(06-26) 77M7422 ................................... Oefautfh^^’^CE March 4. 2000 (-Mortgage-), b^jSSVS0 on andWanita S. Davis to Ionia M Wornor n/k/a Firstbank. a Michigan c^rri)m^n’’On?l Bank Main Street, loma. Michigan 40045 ,v'.a° 302 W' and recorded on March 16, 2000 n?<a9°Q' the Register of Deeds for »' Instrument No. 1042141. Th« M ch’9an' amount secured by ouch Mortnano H ZU* duo and payable. 9afl° 13 ^^^diatoty At tho dato of this Notice, the principal and late charges claimed to bo duo Ond unoa lhe obligation secured by tho Mortnano d0 of Fifty-two Thousand. Sove<S°^?r(Um and 77/100 Dollars (532.753'7?) wK,.s% rate of ton percent (to-.). No suit Of pIoeoc“ ™ have been instituted to recover any part oHho S secured by lhe Mortgage, and the powe of 2?o contained in tho Mortgage has become operate by reason of such default. On Thursday. June 19. 2014. at 1 otlock p.m. on tho front steps of the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Hastings, whxh is the place for holding lhe circuit court within Barry County. Michigan, there will bo offered for salo and sold to tho highest bidder, at public salo. for tho pur­ pose of satisfying tho amounts due and unpaid upon the Mortgage, together with tho legal costs and charges of sale, including attorneys' fees a'lcwed by law. tho property located in tho City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, described in tho Mortgage as follows: LOT 1024 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. Property Address: 136 W. Grand Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Tax ID No. 08-55-201-323-00 Tho redemption period shall be six (6) months from tho dale of salo unless tho property Is aban­ doned. in which caso tho redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from the dato of salo. Dated: May 15, 2014 Mortgagee: Firstbank: Daniel J. Gunn (P68906) BRATSCHIE BURMANIA GUNN & STODDARD. P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 2180 44th Street SE, Suite 300 PO Box 8428 Kentwood, Ml 49518-8428 (616) 454-6005 77tAMS7 S-15.5-P2. 5-29. 6-5.6-12 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sa'o • Default has been made In the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Randy James Sharp. A Single Man to HomeGold. Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2002, and recorded on July 15, 2002, as Document Number: 1083746. Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company. National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as suc­ cessor to JP Morgan Chase Bank. NA, as succes­ sor in interest to Bank Ono, National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc... Mortgage Assot-Backod Pass-Through Certificates Serios 2002-RS5 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nme Thousand Ono Hundred Sixty­ Eight and 72/100 ($89,168.72) including interest at the rate of 8.25000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, al the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the prem­ ises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 0100 PM on June 26. 2014 Said premises are sit­ uated in the Township of Irvine, Barry County, Michigan, and are desenbed as: That part of the Northeast quarter of Section 32. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the East quarter post of said Section 32, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 1011.00 feet along the East Imo of said Northeast quarter to the centerline of State Road, thence North 72 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds West 380.86 feet along the centerline of State Road to the point ob beginning, thence South 4 degrees 36 minutes 46 seconds West 231.00 feet, thence North 72 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds West 225.25 feet, thence South 4 deg. 36 minutes 46 seconds East 231.00 feet to the centerline of State Road, thence South 72 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds East 225.25 feet. Q,on9 said centerline, to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for State Road. Commonly known as: 5101 W STATE RD, MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 If the property is eventu­ ally sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from thc date of sale unless the property Is abandoned or used for agricultural purooses H the property is determined abandoned In accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a. the redemption period will ba 30 days from the dale of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever Is later If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the fore­ closure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600J278. if the property is sold al a foreclosure sale the borrower(s) will bo hold responsible to the nerson who buys the property at the mortgage foredosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the oroperty during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rnednd the sale- In that event, your damages are. if 05 limited solely to the return of the b;d amount inriripred at sale, plus interest. If you uro a tenant In h/nrooerty. pleaso contact our off.ee as you may fXrtain rights. Dated: May 29.2014 Randall S. & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for The Bank of York Mellon Trust Company, National Xciation fra The Dank of New York Trust r^any NA as successor to JP Morgan Chase n nk N A. as successor in Interest to Bank Ono. Association, as Trustee for Residential JSmZ' '«• Pass-Through Certificates Senes 2002ocx 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Hdls. Ml 48302. (248) 335-9200 Case ®JUMI00500-1 (O5-29)(O6-19) nttneo SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MAY 22, 2014 -7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present- Greenfield, Watters. Carr, Bellmore, Hawthorne. Flint, James Absent: None Approved the Agenda as amended. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented Approved me nvnutos of the May 14,2014 Board Meeting as printed. Accepted the township hall expansion and remodeling as presented by Prein A Newhof with the elimination of Option 6 at a cost of $331.300 by roll call vote. Adopted Resolution 42014-181. support of a grant lor funding of the Barry County North Quadrant Joint Planning Alliance. Meeting Adjourned at 7:41p m. Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by. Jim Carr. Supervisor www.rut1andtownship.org 77567375 NQHGEJ3EfQRECLQSUfltSALE STEPHEN L LANGELAND. P.C A DEBT COL­ LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. . ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foredos»ng mortagee. In that event, your damages, if any. shall bo hm;ted solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MOBTGAG E SALE - Default has occurred in a Mortgage made by Bonita K. Kibby to Educational Community Credit Union dated February 25, 2008 and recorded on March 2. 2008 at Document No. 20080312-0002273 Barry County Records. No pro­ ceedings have been institute to recover any part of the debt, secured by tho mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $131,829.82. The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to tho highest bidder, for cash, on Juno 12. 2014 at V00 p.m., local timo, at tho East door, of tho Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. Tho property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 5.1255 per annum, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes or insurance or other advances and expenses due under mortgage or permitted under Michigan law. The land Is located In the County of Barry, State of Michigan and Is described as: The East 588 feet of the South 660 feet of the East 1/2 of tho Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Which has tho address of: 11532 Gurd Road, Delton, Ml 49046. During tho six months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed, unless deter­ mined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241(a), in which case tho redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Dated: May 9,2014 Educational Community Credit Union By: Stephen. L Langeland (P32583) Stophen L. Langeland, P.C. Attorney at Law 6146 W. Main St.. Ste. C Kalamazoo, Ml 49009 269/382-3703 77M6S57 Caso No. 13-843-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Asplnalf, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms of an Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinail, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan signed and filed on May 9, 2014, in tho case of Eaton Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff v Kevin D. Aspinail and Tracy L. Aspinail, n/k/a Tracy L Calabrese, Case No. 13-843-CH, wherein, among other things, the Court allowed the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Kevin D. Aspinail and Tracy L Aspinail (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated Apnl 24, 2007 and recorded April 26. 2007 at Instrument No. 1179769, Barry County Records, against the Mortgagors. Pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinail, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described below shall be sold at a public auction by or under lhe direction of Clerk/Sheriff for the County of Barry to the highest bidder at lhe ma;n entrance to the Barry County Building. 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m , local time. The “Mortgaged Premises’ are legally described as: Premises situated in the Village of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan: Commencing at a point 44 reds 7 feot 6 inches South of the Northeast comer of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West. Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan; thence West 14 rods, thence South 4 rods; thenco East 14 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Also commencing 48 rods 7.5 feet South of the Northeast comer of Section 21, Town 4 North, Rango 7 West for the place of beginning. Village of Woodland, Barry County. M.chigan; tncnce South 4.5 feet, thenco West 14 rods; thenco North 4.5 feet; thence East 14 rods to the place of beginning. Together with an casement appurtenant to the above described premises for purposes of ingress and egress thereto and for purposes of working on tho garage located thereon over land described as: commencing 48 rods 12 feet South ol the Northeast comer of Section 21. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence West 40.3 feet for tho place of beginning thence South 3.5 foot; thence West 30.2 feet, thence North 3.5 foet. thence East 30.2 feet to the place of beginning The Mortgaged Premises, the address of which is 178 S Main Street. Woodland. Mich^an 48897, also include all right, title and interests held by Kevin D. Aspinail and Tracy L. Aspinail as of April 24. 2007 in tho Mortgaged Premises The Premises may be redeemed during the six (6) months following tho date ol sale. BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street, P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 (231)627-8000 Date: June 5. 2014 Dales of publication: June 5,12, 19. 26, July 3,10. and 17, 2014. zzmtw �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 5, 2014 — Page 11 legal NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT k.£2UNTY 0F BARRY notice to creditors Decedent’s Estate Pc,a. ,RLE N0’ 1^*^26651 DE DFCPaqch nCLYDE WILLIAMS HARVATH. DE-mJ|S|Ern?a,C °? brth‘ MaY 5- 1943TO ALL CREDITORS wr?I!,C5 T0 CRED'TORS: The decedent. Clyde Williams Harvalh, died February 21, 2014. • ^fiSed'tOrS Of ,h0 deced*nt are notified that all ciaims agamst the estate will be lorovcr barred in/s pfes«ntcd to Janet M. Slack. Clyde J. arvath or Cynthia A. Jones, personal representaeT0, ?fo° the pfobato court at 206 W. Court street, Suite 302. Hastings and the personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publica­ tion of this notice. Date; June 3. 2014 Kelly L. Pago P24787 203 S. N.les Street Paw Paw. Ml 49079 • 269-657-5591 Janet M. Slack, Clyde J. Harvath, Cynthia A Jones 9673 East ML Avenue Galesburg. Ml 49053 (269) 352-4240 rnt-ftoy fiOTlC£.OEMORTGAGE.EQflECLQSUB^SALE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 14025687-NC In the matter of DANIEL DAVID PARK ^ITY OF HASTINGS Water Quality Report qRAS- MAN. ^.c. whose TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONSlho address(es) are unknown and whose Im .^ng: matter may be barred or affected by the TAKE NOTICE: county On 7/2/2014 at 1:30 p.m. in the ^est Tnal Court-Family Division Courtroom. the Court Street. Su to 302. Hastings. Ml oc n Honorable William M. Doherty. Judge, a noa q( be hold on tho petition for change o DANIEL DAVID PARKER GRASMAN TO u DAVID PARKER. This change of name sought lor fraudulent intent. Daniel David Parker Grasman 7431 Noflko Drive Caledonia. Ml 49316 (407) 462-4258 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate RLE NO. 14-26675-DE WALVA ULEE ADAMS. Date of »rtn. Estate of 10/05/1916. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. WALVA ULEE ADAMS, died 02/15/2014. Creditors of tho decedent are notified tha claims against the estate will bo forever unless presented to Robert Adams or Wayno . Adams, personal representative, or to both the P obate court at Wayne Adams - 4665 Orchare Delton. Ml 49046; Robert Adams - 11212 lodo Road. Delton. Ml 49046 and the personal represen­ tative within 4 months after the dato of publication of this notice. Dato: 05/15/2014 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 Robert Adams or Wayne H. Adams Robert Adams-11212 Cobb Road. Delton, Mi 49046 Wayne Adams-4665 Orchard, Delton, Ml 49046 This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by JACKIE L. CARROLL, now known STATE OF MICHIGAN as Jackie L. Coiher, a single woman (‘Mortgagor"), BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES. FAMILY DIVISION FLCA, a federally chartered corporation, having an PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF office at 3515 West Road. East Lansing. Michigan FRIEND OF THE COURT 48823 (lhe 'Mortgagee'-), dated September 22, • ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW 2005. and recorded in tho office of the Register of PUBLIC NOTICE Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on September ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE 27. 2005, as Instrument No. 1153492 (the RECORD "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares OF THE FRIEND OF THE COURT the entire unpaid amount of tho Mortgage duo and Under Michigan law. the Chief Family Judge payable forthwith. Mortgagee is tho owner ol the annually reviews lhe performance record of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. Fnend of the Court. The review will be conducted As of lhe date of this Notice there is claimed to on or about July 1, 2014. This review is limited by be duo for pnnopal and interest on the Mortgage law to tho following critena: the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Twenty-Eight and • Whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of mis­ 94/100 Dollars ($65,028.94) No suit or proceeding conduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry at law has been instituted to recover the debt out lhe wntten orders of lhe court relative to a statu­ secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. tory duty; Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power • Whether the purpose of lhe Friend of tho Court of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in Act are being met; such case made and provided, and to pay the • Whether the duties of the Friend of the Court above amount, with interest, as provided in the are being earned out in a manner that reflects tho Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ needs of tne community. es, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all Members of tho public may submit written com­ taxes and insurance premiums paid by lhe under­ ments to the Chief Family Judgo relating to these signed before salo, the Mortgage will be foreclosed catena. Send your written comments, with your by safe of the mortgaged premises at public venue name and address to: to the highest b.dder at the east entrance of the Honorable William M. Doherty Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Barry County Trial Court, Family Division Thursday the 19th day of June. 2014, at one o’clock 206 W. Court Street in the afternoon. Tho premises covered by the Hastings, Michigan 49058 77M7187 Mortgage are situated in the Village of Nashville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are STATE OF MICHIGAN described as follows: JUDICIAL DISTRICT Tho West 52 feet ol Lots 43 and 44 of A.W. Phillips Addition to the Village of Nashville, Barry 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat BARRY COUNTY PROBATE thereof, being a part of tho South 1/2 of Section 36, ORDER REGARDING Town 3 North. Range 17 West. ALTERNATIVE SERVICE Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita­ CASE NO. 14-312-DO ments. and appurtenances belonging or in any way Court address: appertaining to tho premises. 220 W. Court St, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Commonly known as: 218 Sherman Street. Court Telephone No. Nashville, Michigan 49073 (269) 945-1286 P.P. #03-52-170-000-044-00 Plaintiff Notice is further given that tho length of tho Kittle Leona Hutcherson redemption period will be six (6) months from tho 821 W. Main St dato of sale, unless tho premises are abandoned. II Middleville. Ml 49333 the premises are abandoned, the redemption peri­ (269) 795-7542 od will be the lator of thirty (30) days from the dato Plaintiff’s attorney of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days The Law Offices ol Carol Jones Dwyer, P.C. P32669 after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are consid­ 1425 S. Hanover ered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, Hastings, Ml 49058 executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully (269) 945-5050 claiming from or under one (1) of them has not v given the written notice required by MCLA Defendant §600.3241a(c) slating that lhe premises are nol Joshua Wayne Hutcherson abandoned. Unknown If tho premises are sold al a foreclosure sale, THE COURT FINDS: under MCLA §600.3273 lhe Mortgagor will be held Service of process upon the defendant, Joshua responsible to tho person who buys Iho premises at Wayne Hutcherson cannot reasonably bo made as lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee provided in MCR2.105 and service of process may for damaging the premises during tho redemption be made in a manner that Is reasonably calculated period. to give the defendant actual notice of the proceed­ ings and an opportunity to be heard GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA IT IS ORDERED: ’ Mortgagee Senrice of tho summons and complaint and a Timothy Hillegonds copy of this order shall be made by the following WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP melhod(s). 900 Fifth Third Center By advertising in tho Hastings Banner. J-Ad 111 Lyon Street. N.W. S^?2LCS’i,0?’ed at 1351 N- M-43 Highway, Grand Rap.ds. Ml 49503-2487 Hastings. Ml 49058. for 3 consecutive weeks. (616) 752-2000 run r °achmGthod used, proof of service must be 10632619-1 Med promptly with the court • Date: 5/22/14 " Judgo Amy McDowell nsan90 _________________________ I f Y OF » INGS i pear Customer we arc ER QUALITY FOR 2013 Hotline (1-800-426-4791). J0 prcscnt a summarY of ‘° y6u durin* lhc past (hc quality of the Wal car The Safe Dnnkin! Thc sources of drinking water (both tap water and bot­ tled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from thc presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwa­ ter runoff, and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminanLs, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can, also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. utilities issue an annua| ..c r Act (SDWA) requires that riistoniers in addition to olk Umcr Conr«dcncc” report to . ‘ laW The City of ] j . cr notices that may be required holies. This report "gs v’S,lantly safeguards its water quality- Muled arc dv'uils Xm^h yCar ’’ Wi"Cr from, what rt «,nlailUi*herc y0Ur water comes Lndard^. and the ri£ . a"d S,1"C designed to prevent. We are 8 treatment are with inR>nn»tion because in"”™"" providinB *ou ’ntormed consumers arc our best allies. water system information "munity’s ferW**'' *n,crcsl antl participation in our Z. "S aflbc,in8 drinki"S Cl,J 1 month in r-8S °Ci:,lr On t'le 2nd ani* “*di Mondays of "Ch mon,h ln C"y Han at 7:00pm. The public is wet­ conic. If you ha c any questions about this report or any other questions pcrtaintng to the City of Hastings drinking water, please contact George Holzworth of Mead & Hunt at the City of Hastings Water Treatment Plant (269-945-2331) or Tim Girr ac i ity of Hastings Director of Public Services (269-945-2468). WATER SOURCE The City of Hastings is supplied by groundwater from 3 wells located within the City limits. The wells are in excess of 290 feet deep’ and supply a very good quality water. During the year 2013, thc City of Hastings distributed 294.163 million gallons of water. This water was distrib­ uted to residential, commercial and industrial customers located within the City of Hastings service area. in order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit lhe amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide thc same protection for public health. WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE The Stale performed an assessment of our source water in 2007 lo determine thc susceptibility or the relative potential of contamination. The susceptibility rating is on a six-tiered scale from “very-low” to “high”, and is based primarily on geological sensitivity, water chemistry’ and contaminant sources. The susceptibility of our source is moderate. A copy of the full report can be obtained by contacting The City of Hastings at 269-945-2468. The following table lists the results of every regulated contaminant that we detected in your drinking water during the 2012 calendar year. The presence of these conuminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data pre­ sented in this table is from testing performed from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. The State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because lhe concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of thc water quality, is more than one year old, Thc table contains the name of each substance, lhe high­ est level allowed by regulation (MCL); lhe ideal goals for . public health, lhc amount detected, the .usual sources of such Contamination; footnotes explaining our findings, and a key to units of measurement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materi­ als and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Hastings is responsible for provid­ ing higjj qGttmy drinking water,’ but cannot control the vari­ ety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 KEY DEFINITIONS seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. you may wish to have your water tested, information on MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using thc lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can best available treatment technology. take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.cpa.gov/safewa- level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for ter/lead. a margin of safety. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably Action Level or AL: The concentration of a contaminant, be expected lo contain at least small amounts of some con­ which, if exceeded, triggers treatment, or other require­ taminants. The presence of contaminants does not neces­ ments, which a water system must follow. sarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More MRDL: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level: The information about contaminants and potential health highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). MRDLG: Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which drinking water than the general population. Immuno-com- there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do promised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control • chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ trans­ microbial contaminants plants, people with HIV/A1DS or other immune system ppm: parts per million, or mg\l: milligrams per liter, disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at pCi/1: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity); risk from infections. These people should seek advice ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/1); ND: about drinking water from their health care providers. Non Delectable; NA: Not Applicable; HRAA: Highest EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen thc Running Annual Average. 77JM7J77 risk of infection by Crypto-sporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from lhe Safe Drinking Water If Pitfall Water InorpoK (HlghtU Lo Detect i t!) HuinJ^rriU l.l MCLG (IPAG«al) MCL Violation i Sampk Daft 4 4 0 20IJ N A 0 2010 Nahpally prevent tn cnvttvrvncnl 0 !• M«xithJy Nature!!) preten: tn environment NA 0 2012 0 2012 0 Daily NA 0 2015 NA 0 201J teeth _____ ♦ ‘' Sa»'tv> of <'N)(aiaihid( MCI. (inghttf Lfvri .Uluhtd) Mdal ConfAinlMn<i 0 05 .Mkrvbial Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers “ real t 'olihwi BiklenJ Ort»nlc “' i)ftxru>4tchh»r<>tnt<h.mc <rrrn> CTthxoliyrm in ~ No Podtlvr Nimplci One hwitne pet Month 00005 ooso __ oooii 0 ObO IIMAA and Ranxc Ohtrihi><>»n Svutn MRDLG MRDL Chlorine (PPflQ ■-------------- lout HRAA” Of4) R in •«?% Il H If. Ml in ID I1 IF 40 15 bO 4 60 Organ >c cbetni.al eutnpound _______ OnuiiA chemical compound __ __________ 40 . Water additive for Dumtectum p :rpvvct Dy-ptoJuct of dnrJurg water chktrtnauon tTTHM»Mrpb) • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner llAkmCtw: ActiK /II AAViXppb) ‘ c opprr f k***1. Al. W* Pertmtik _ ( \ftk>n •> cuppti tpri’i 15 Ih-tided — _________ 10_________ _________ 241_________ ----------------- Rcj-ulatnl 0 20 D 0 201.1 att.-v unykd _ ___ MCI______ -________ NA __ UnrcguUk-J _ I'mcvuL 1£‘L_ -------- ~ L’nreguUted__ 1.—- vl drif ch-nrin itk>o v^aict SMtrrn «4 CeateAtitaat CurtvaMti of household plumbing tyticma CiHtviun vf bcuxbold plumbing nvvtetnt Sampk ------------MCLG JHghint Lc»tl ■_ t.tcv nintpleJ_______ ij %ite above Al. on* of 11 DOO *90 Sampk Data Su-ber vf Pte» — _ ’ o ntie» ihoie AL out o< 11 ___________ Swan, n of Co«tamfM»t _______ NA ~N A __________ ■ 0 201J Naturally present menxranmcnt 0____ 0_____ 20 D Njturally pn.-vxt tn cot imnnient .’OD Naturally prevent tn cm inwnert Conner -j , #rj -a hi , c,>t»ummwa , to regulate whuh , pA cuataniitunl* InAur- • • u«v*i:>pk^tc^»cj|MHitiwrui u,nph^ « M'mi. t W<|C vo)!fvVd , , . catabltvhed Jo Am* ** uituhjth .Monitoring bdptEPA to determine white ths'ccvnbm.rwntaoccui f ,ub*c^uenl follow up sampling. no coliforma were detected. Owing the firrt round of re- ‘ lhc ad^otu! inlate AukvMandSeptember »hi>*tJi»luliDrmt in lhcdtirAuie j �JiKtin Michael Morse. 31, of Shelbyville, was given two 12-monrh jail sentences alter pleading no contest to two counts ot assault, resisting or obstructing police othcers. lie also \\ as ordered lo sen e three days in jail for a charge of operating a motor vehicle with the presence of a controlled substance. Morse was given credit for three days served in jail. The sentences will be served concurrently Barry' County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell also ordered Morse to serve 36 months of probation, receive mental health and substance abuse treatment while tn jail and cognitive behavior therapy. He must pay court fines and costs of $1,216. Four addttional charges of assault, resisting or obstruct- dismissed. Morse ing police ofticer* were I \ Was senmade the no-contcsl plea Apr • M tenced in Barry County Cireuit Court m y.29. . .. 97 of Battle Melissa Ann l-,c'vd,>n’V’lY Circuit Creek, was sentenced in Barry charge Court May 27 to 71 days in p> f‘ of delivery or manufactureof n • , second or more offense. She was Orthred'O pay $498 in court fines^an was given credit lor 71 days air . , jail. Two additional charges of d J 0 manufacture of a controlled subs • dismissed. Russell Baker, 48. of Hastings, was sen- Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Garage Sale Estate Sale I or Sale GARAGE SALESAT.SUN., Juno 14 th-15th, 9am5pm. 6 person hot tub & more. 4122 W. M-179, Hast­ ings. __ HAPPY HASTINGS Living Estate of Duane tc Mildred Jarman. 263 E. North Street, Hastings. Wednesday, June Hth, 9am-5pm; Thursday, June I2th, 9am-2pm. num­ Help Wanted FREE HEAT AND hot wa­ bers @ 830am Wednesday. ter. Eliminate monthly heat­ Ixnds of lovely treasures AUTO BODY TECHNI­ ing bills with an OUTDOOR await you in this immaculate CIAN needed: Must be certi­ WOOD FURNACE from condo" Beautiful Tell City fied. Full-time position at M­ Central Boiler. D-2 Outdoor dining table, chairs and chi­ 43 Auto Body. Apply in per­ wood boilers. 616-677-4081. na cabinet, Fostoria "Nav­ son or online. 100 Wiliitts arre" stem and table ware Road, Hastings. (269)945­ Imwh Garden from 1946, queen bed and 8900 AQUATIC PLANTS: Ixitus, sleep set, twin sleeper love www.m43autobody.com Waler Lilies, KOI 6c GOLD­ seat, rocker/recliner, cute FISH plus all pond supplies. Bistro set, quilt rack, Sylva­ AUTO MECHANIC NEED­ APOL'S WATER GAR­ nia flat screen TV with DVD ED: Must be certified. Tem­ DENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Ca­ player, lamps, wall art, lots porary full-time position at ledonia, MI. (616)698-1030. of very nice SW decor as M43 Auto Body. Apply in Wednesday-Friday' 9am- well as other home decor. person or online. 100 Wiliitts 5:30pm, Saturday, 9am-2pm. Sewing notions and large Road, Hastings. (269)945­ amount of kitchen bake and 8900 cook ware and sets of Corn­ www.m43autobody.com Ri al Estate ing and Corelie dishes, bed 5.04 ACRES CLOSE to linens and towels, computer NOW HIRING: We are hir­ Torch Lake and ORV frails. desk and nice sheet music. ing individuals with great Fully w’ooded with hard­ Hummingbird fish finder, attitudes that want to work woods and pines. Grassy fishing rods and antique at the Gun Lake Casino Food Court, Johnny Rockets, Cold cleared camping site or bamboo fly rods, one 2 tip, Stone Creamery and Tun building site sits on top of a one 3 pc., golf clubs includ­ Hortons. We have Line steep ridge with a large pri­ ing some with wooden Cooks, Pizza Cooks, Cash­ vate park across the street. shafts, golf bags, Daisy BB Situated on a paved dead gun, yard and garden tools iers, Production positions available for all shifts. Must end country road with pow­ and hoses, hand tools, step er and phone. $29,900, $500 ladders. Barska binoculars, be 18 or older to work at this down, $370/mo. 11% land Gibson upright freezer, safe, location. Please apply at lacontract, www.norihem- NIB Black & Decker electric bellemgt.com, click on the Jandco.com, Northern Land trimmer, hunting licenses restaurant tab, scroll down to Gun Lake Casino Food Co, 231-258-5100. from the 1940's and Eden Court. Pure air purifier. Nice mens Estate Sale and ladies clothing, adorable rrRrckr DRivEiirrnni ESTATE/MOVING SALES: flower girl dress from 1962, WANTED: Full-time posi­ by Bethel Timmer - Thc Cot­ nice seasonal decor. We have tions arc still available. We tage House Antiques. something for everyone are looking for experienced (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ here. Sale by The Cottage semi tuck drivers for multi 9898. House Antiques Estate and axle flatbed loads. Appli­ GUN LAKE ESTATE SALE, Moving Sales, (616)901-9898. cants must have at least 2 years experience. Appli­ 2814 Patterson, Wayland. cants must be in good National Ads Friday, June 6, 9am-5pm; physical condition to han­ Saturday, Junc 7, 9am-2pm, THIS PUBLICATION numbers at 8:30 Friday^ DOES NOT KNOWINGLY dle thc demands of the job There is a lot to discover in accept advertising which is i.c. chaining down loads & this immaculate home, ga­ deceptive, fraudulent or construction like duties, rage and workshop. A beau­ might otherwise violate law etc. Full benefits and a pro­ tiful vintage waterfail bed­ or accepted standards of gressive pay scale. Please room set from 1943 with a taste. However, this publica­ send your resume to fax no. tall boy dresser and full size tion does not warrant or (616)897-5905 or apply in bed. Also an additional tall guarantee the accuracy of person at Timpson Trans­ boy dress. 2 other full size any advertisement, nor the port, Inc. 3175 Segwun Ave. bedroom sets, dining table &z quality of goods or services SE, Lowell, Monday-Fri­ chairs, nice sofa ana recliner, advertised. Readers arc cau­ day, 8am-5pm. Any ques­ curio cabinet, end and coffee tioned to thoroughly investi­ tions about thc job call the tables and many lamps, nice gate all claims made in any office at (616)897-9032. Formica and chrome table, 6 advertisements, and to use Community Notices mid century chairs, vintage good judgment and reasona­ wardrobe; lots of framed art ble care, particularly when CONGRATULATIONS pieces and home decor. dealing with persons un­ AUNTTAH White sewing machine in known to you ask for money (Cathy Cuddahee) on cabinet and lots of sewing in advance of delivery of vour retirement June 13 notions and large box of fab­ goods or services advertised. from Thomapple Manor ric; larger size womens after 38-1/2 years. Business Services clothing and nice Christmas All thc best to you and items. Huge jig saw puzzle we love you bunches. collection ana lots of books. GARAGE DOOR it opener Azaria, Jaxson, Harper, repair special. $30 off broken Many ladders and lawn Jeremy, Dylan 6c Drew springs and openers repair. mowers, John Deere 210 rid­ Free estimates. Call Global (B&B, BG, F6cG) ing mower with 46" deck Discount Garage Doors, and 38" snow blower, Troy­ (616)334-3574. Recreation bill weed whacker, ladders 14' ALUMNACRAFT JON and all sorts of yard and gar­ SEAMLESS GUTTERS: den and workshop tools. An gutter supplies for all your boat with till control 2013 Mercury 9.9hp motor with extra nice clean sale. Sale by needs, reasonable rates, free electric start. Has two swivel The Cottage House Antiques estimates. Allen Miller, seats, fish finder, anchor Estate and Moving Sales, (269)758-3270. * winch with remote control, (616)901-9898. troll motor. Almost $7,000 Garage Sale invested, will sell for $5,200. ESTATE/GARAGE SALE,- Boat and trailer bought new JUNE 12th, 13th, 14th, 888 in 2010, new motor last year. Morningside Court, Lake Contact John at (269)623­ Odessa, MI. China dolls, 2828 or cell (860)449-4026 pewter spoons, Beanie Bears, PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: HASTINGS 4 dining table, queen 6c full Ail nroi cuitf achcnising in thn r>ew» size beds, lawn mowers, ra­ , , „ 263-205-4900 pjp»r ii nubjcu <rt the I Hvuttng A.I 4n.J (he Michlpn Cml KIrIhi Act dio/DVD/turntable system JAUTY wb.ivh rolleidvrl^ rnslr it illrpl to and other collectibles. House IUT1RS advertise “any pnfitrnzv. Iinitatinn or also for sale. ihsrur.itutUMi hiwd oo race. c<Jiw, rvhAFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond I Vopane 269-367-9700 cQ lenced lo sjx hs in jail Ma> 29 after pleading guihy lo 1KrJting molnr vch«-le while impaired thin) offense. Judge McDowell ;,|M) (ln|J.d Baker W pay $1,198 in court fines ami costs •in<I serVC 36 nl«mhs on probation. Mv|x>wdl authorized approval of work release fnml mil if verified by proba­ tion and appnHcd bv the jail. McDowell sus­ pended the remaining jail term after 30 days and ordered the remainder of be served on a tC(hCr Dakcr alw was ordered to wear an electronic Mcohol-monitoring device for 90 days after his release from jail. He was ordered io attend AA'Narcotics Anonymous meetings three times per week and was given credit for one day jail time served. An addi­ tional charge of operating a motor vehicle while impaired and a charge of operating a motor vehicle while his license had been sus­ pended. revoked or denied were dismissed. Brittany Rachelle Grandahi. 22. Hastings, was sentenced May for probation viola­ tion. Judge McDowell ordered Grandahi to serve six months in the county jail, with cred­ it given for 14 days scrved. In addition, Grandahl’s status as a Holmes Youthful Trainee was revoked and probation will be revoked after she is released from jail. Grandahi also must pay $836 in court fines and costs. She was found guilty in 2011 of a charge of assault of a prison employee. BUILDING, continued from page 1------------approval of the following resolutions at the June 10 board of commissioners meeting: • The summer tax rate with copies to be sent to all townships, the City of Hastings and the state. Equalization Director Tim Vandermark said that, though the tax rate remains the same as last year, actual revenue will likely rise given valuation increases. • Application for a 2014 Community Oriented Policing Services grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. If approved, the grant would allow for one school resource officer for a four-year period. Discussion among commissioners focused on the 75/25 federal and local match requirement, along with the stipulation that local support would be increased from 25 percent to full financial responsibility in the final year of the grant. Though several commissioners expressed reservations with the grant conditions, the approval to forward lhe request to next week’s meeting for further discussion and consideration was approved on a 5-2 vote, with Geiger and Stolsonbuig dissenting. • The purchase of two new unmarked vehicles to replace two Ford Taurus vehicles driven by lhe sheriff and the undersherifif. Funding for lhe up to $50,000 purchase is to come from thc county’svchiclc fund. • Letters of understanding updating 2014 health insurance language with four law' enforcement department bargaining units. Thc updates reflect a change to lhe health insurance waiting period from six months to 60 days to comply with requirements of the Affordable Care Act. • Payments of $25,970 and of $41,405 to Calhoun County for housing Barry County inmates due lo overcrowding al the local jail during December and January. Vigorous dis­ cussion revolved around the tardy payments follow ing reminder telephone conversations from Calhoun County officials. Though in unanimous agreement to make the payments, commissioners also requested the presence of Sheriff Dar Leaf at next week’s meeting to explain bill paying procedures between the sheriff’s department and the county adminis­ trator’s office. • The levy of summer taxes at tile maxi­ mum allowable rate of 5.4296 mills. Official approval al next week’s board meeting will allow local treasurers to place the levy on 2014 summer property lax statements to be levied July I. ’ • Endorsement of a resolution to recognize the 200th anniversary- of the national anthem. All units of government are being requested to pass similar no-obligation resolutions endorsing and encouraging citizens to mark the anniversary Sept. 14. • A transition agreement involving admin­ istrative services and designation of adminis­ trative responsibilities and grant recipients for the Joint Workforce Development Board. Grant management and administration of subcontract services for federal and state workforce funds allocated to Barry, Branch and Calhoun counties had been handled by the Calhoun Intermediate School District. Approval of die transition agreement moves diose services to the Upjohn Institute. The Ixiard convenes next for a special committce-of-the-whole meeting Monday. June 9, beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse for the purpose Of discussing facility needs. The official board meeting will be Tuesday. June 10’ a?a,n beginninn at 9 a.m. in die board’s un,gcCha,nbcni at the county courthouse, 220 w-Stole St i„ Hastings. 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Th>» ixHipapcr v»i)l not knowingly any «d»crudng for real CM,-.ze wbivh i» tti Molaiim of the law, Oct leaden art hereby informed dpt >|| dwctlipyi advertixd ui thii ncv.-cpjpr, arc nailable «,t> an equal opportunity bam In n-port dncriminctam call the l ao Huinirijt Center td 616-45I-2VW. n>rHUU< ill free irkphooc number for the hearing IfflpotrcJ i* I MXJ-927-V275. Call any time for 496^3285 classified ads 269-945-9554 Ordered fish finder nowhere to be found A 41-year-old Hastings man reported he purchased a fish finder off a Craigslist ad and never received the item. The man told sheriff’s deputies he sent two checks total­ ing $1,750 to thc seller in Georgia and had several conversations widi the seller. But he said he never received the fish finder. The incident was reported to police May 5. Driver reportedly fails to stop for school bus A school bus driver reported a driver fail­ ing to stop for the flashing red lights on the bus. The incident was reported May 23. The driver told sheriff’s deputies she was travel­ ing westbound on M-79 Highway when an castbound vehicle ran lhe flashing red lights. 1 he driver then reportedly pulled on to thc side of lhe road and began yelling at the bus driver, claiming she did not give her enough time to stop. Police contacted the driver who said she was halfway past thc bus when thc red lights were activated and said she did not think the bus driver gave adequate warning from yellow to red. Fishing gear missing from Delton property An Illinois man reported fishing equip­ ment missing from his Delton property on Chain O Lakes Drive. The man told sher­ iff’s deputies that in February, they found a window broken from a pellet gun. When they returned lo the Delton home May 22, they found lhe storage shed had been bro­ ken into and two tackle boxes, containing fishing equipment and one fishing rod and reel, were missing. Thc man told sheriff’s deputies the shed and everything was fine two weeks prior to the reported incident. 'Die estimated value of thc missing fishing items is $440. The she had an additional estimated $100 in damage. Firefighters douse blaze while police cool unruly man Hastings police responded to a call for assistance from the Hastings Fire Department while they were putting out a pallet fire in the 100 block of West Grant Street. While thc firefighters were putting out thc blaze, a man began yelling and swearing at them and continued to do so when police arrived. When officers arrested thc man for being a disorderly person, he began to fight with them. Officers were eventually able to take the man into cus­ tody, and die fire department was able to put out the fire. Thc man was taken to thc Barry County Jail, facing charges of being a disonlerly person and resisting and obstructing police. Late-night bow fishermen disturb Gun Lake neighbor A 34-year-old Wayland man filed a com­ plaint about bow fishermen running loud generators and shining bright lights late at night on Gun Lake. He told sheriff’s deputies for three nights in a row, bow fish­ erman were on Gun Lake near Park Drive using the loud generators and shining thc fl<Kxl lights. Sheriff’s deputies advised that according to lhe Michigan DNR website, using generators and flood lights is legal. The officers also checked with Yankee Springs Township for any local ordinances pertaining to bow fishing, but said no restrictions were found. The complaint was received after I a.m. May 25. Police alerted to possible drunk driver A 46-year-old Delton man was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle NVhile intoxicated. Hastings Police were notified of a possible drunk driver traveling north on M-37 near Hastings May 25. fallers reported the driver was all-over thc Midway, nearly causing accidents and then reported to have gone off the road and into the parking lot at Cotant’s Farm jMarket- When police arrived, they found die driver with his pants unzipped and pulled down between his hips and knees. The driver told police he ran over a sign an an embankment and admitted he consumed beer prior to driving. A preliminary breath test detected a blood alcohol content ot .1 / percent. Hastings Police arrested the driver and booked him into thc Barry County Jail. They also discovered the driver has previ­ ous convictions for operating a motor vehi­ cle while intoxicated in 1994 and 1996. Fast-driving quads on road cause concern Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called lo an area on Loop Road near Middleville May 25 for a complaint of someone driving fast on a quad on thc road. Officers did not find any quads on thc road, but saw one such vehicle parked in a drive­ way. They talked with the 21-year-old owner who admitted to driving lhe quad on the road. Police informed him that was ille­ gal and he agreed to discontinue the activi­ ty- Windshield broken by rock from gravel truck A 26-ycar-old Delton man reported dam­ age to his vehicle while following a gravel truck on Guernsey Lake Road near Olis Lake Road north of Delton. The man told sheriff’s deputies a rock fell from the truck, striking his vehicle and breaking lhe wind­ shield. The incident was reported about 4 p.m. May 13. Kayakers report man shooting along the river Two kayakers on the Thomapple River complained that a man along the river shot a pellet gun at them. The two women were reportedly kayaking May 18 and when they got near thc 60p0 block of Ftivers Edge Lane in Thomapple Township, they noticed I a man outside. They told sheriff’s deputies they waved to the man and then realized he had a gun in his hand and then heard shots fired in their direction. Police located the man who admitted to shooting a BB gun at some squirrels eating bird food out of the feeders in his yard. The man told police he did not even notice the kayakers and apolo­ gized. He said he was not shooting at them, only at the squirrel. The kayakers did not want to press any charges. Deputies called over concern for animals Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Walmart store in Hastings shortly before 1 p.m. May 25. The caller reported seeing a dog and four cats in a cage in lhe back of a truck in lhe parking lot that had been there for more than a half hour. The animals were in the direct heat and there was apparently little concern for their safety. Officers noted a water dish in the cage, but it was empty. The owners were located shopping inside the store. They told officers they thought lhe animals would be all right in the back of the truck. One of the owners came out and put the animals in the air conditioned truck while the other person completed the shopping. The animals were not injured. Traffic stop leads to three arrests Hastings police initiated a traffic stop at S 31 in ,hc 300 b,oc^ °f North Michigan Avenue. During the inves­ tigation, officers arrested the 23-year-old Hastmgs tcniale driver for ojira jng a motor vehtcle while intoxicated second Offense. A 22-year-old Hastings man w“ 1 passenger in the vehicle. He also arrested for a warrant and a probation viola ve\nrl?l COnSUmi"S “ioohol. Another ° £ year-old passenger in the car was anUed lor bemg a nunor in possession of alS Teen arrested for criminal sexual assault Jail on a charge of criminal Bar? C.ount>‘ third degree. Tlie teen Wm . XU“‘ C0"du<* by Hastings Police. The |8 witCd,May 29 previous conviction for c'/ear'0,d *>“ a conduct according to information abou/the X Was^J^ �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 5. 20M - Page 13 PIERCE, continued from page 1 “It’s not about building a military force, it’s not about my glory. You must come to me, on a one-to-one basis.” harawment’’’,,TC>!-nC bct"ccn Protection and harassment? Tob.ax asked. -When we have this community wide? [Ibis pattern] docs n‘ fit this community. We need to find out w ’• exactly is going on.” . Laras’smenub a'TC'W- ,his s“ras ”<« '*<■ Applause again emphasized that the JnaJ° harassment than protection.*' ity of the guests at the meeting were in ’»UP offiara"^™ discon,tomem regarding the port of Smith’s revelations. ... Smith, turning to Kahler, asked, “What wi 7 °f pcrson'i ^ring >»•>=eM Tobi’S ,hc" '™"l her you do?” Sh X , t "?rd’ Picrce- wh0 continued to Kahler replied that the board would loo ' “ ®'s for lhe majority of the public into it. comments time frame. Smith then encouraged the township 10 । *F?"t.,lrrcsls in Dcho”' including that of insist that the board investigate the allegations local business owner and county planning of inappropriate law enforcement actions. commission member Jack Nadwomik. had “1 propose you do a board investigation, prompted many of the guests to thc night’s with no hearsay,” implored Smith. “I am see­ meeting to share their own stories of their ing and hearing about too much aggression brush with the ’law.’ Several residents and intimidation. This excessive use of stepped up to voice their concerns, each one authority is not professional nor necessary for telling of family or neighbors who had been our community.” stopped by the Delton police and subjected to It appeared that Smith was prepared to what many called unwarranted and unneces­ stand nt the ptxlium indefinitely, in ord»-*r10 sary treatments, statements made by officers get answers, and he was being supported by to incite civil unrest, and implications of several positive remarks by guests to the CpC?^s,vc force, with many of the comments meeting. eliciting applause from the bulk of the mem­ “This is just the tip of the iceberg.” Smith bers of lhe audience. continued. “The article in the Banner came Dan Sutherland. from Prairieville out before he [Nadwomik] was even indicted. Township, asked Kahler how many full lime He should not have been named in the paper. police officers were in the township, to which The article’s interview with you, Victor, Kahler replied four. Sutherland then asked sounded like he was guilty, tried and convict­ hou many reserve officers there are in Barry ed. I don’t want to sec this community come Township and Kahler replied, “34. all volun­ to despise its police officers, so we have to get teers.’’ to the bottom of this.” That sparked a shouted question from the Pierce then approached lhe podium to audience regarding if the township offers and respond to thc questions and allegations, by pays for the insurance coverage on 34 reserve saying how much he appreciated thc feed officers. Before Kahler could respond, how­ back and comments and that this is thc first ever, Sutherland continued his line of ques­ time he had been called upon to address such tioning. a large group. “Wow, 34,” observed Sutherland. “If they “There are two sides to every issue,” point­ [the officers] did something wrong or illegal, ed out Pierce, “Thc incident regarding Jack would the township be liable? What they did [Nadwomik] was not originally put in the to Jack [Nadwomik] was ridiculous. The lia­ paper. Residents called the media, prompting bility of their actions will fall on the shoulders the call by the Banner for a response from me. of the township. There are too many officers The officers did not want it to turn out lhe and that’s the gist of it." way it has, and would have rather just gave a Again, applause erupted as Sutherland exil­ warning to Mr. Nadwomik.” ed lhe podium. At this juncture of Pierce’s response, sever­ George Turner from the Pleasant Lake area al rose and left thc building, voicing disap­ and a retired State police officer offered a dif­ pointment in what appeared to be Pierce ferent take on the discussion. patronizing concerned residents.“What l am hearing is there needs better “You sound out of control. Victor, like training [of reserves, officers] and there are you’re from Detroit,” said Ron Daniels, sit­ resources in Hastings to assist with this, with ting in the front row, in response to comments training officers better on probable cause, made by Pierce of the number of times he had handcuffing regulations, traffic violations.” experience the death of one of his comrades suggested Turner. “Some of the things 1 am in law enforcement and that thc reality of the hearing you folks say are very alarming, you potential for incidents of violence was real, don’t draw a gun unless you intend to use it. even in thc community and surrounding areas Maybe training will help. Take advantage of of Delton. what the State Police have to offer.” Pierce struggled to continue as audience Johnny Montes approached the podium members continued to shout out questions. and. without reservation, explained he is tired “For residents, 1 want to make Barry* of the harassment and slander of his name Township safer, better, and do it on a limited throughout the community by local law budget,’’ countered Pierce. enforcement, while alleging that falsifying “Are the ‘free’ Humvees being insured by probable cause had been used numerous times lhe township?” asked another person, to to affect him and his family. Montes which Pierce explained that the State had pro­ unabashedly demanded that lhe police force vided thc opportunity for law enforcement and the township do their jobs right, closing departments lo utilize excess and unused his comments by saying. “This isn’t about equipment, such as military vehicles, for free, protect and serve, it’s about harassing and but that insuring the vehicles was the respon­ teasing.” Directing his final comment directly sibility of the township. tow'ard the board, Monies added, “Do some­ Dissatisfied that no answer was forthcom­ ing from Pierce to inquiries by the audience thing.” who had waited until everyone who had on the subject of officer behaviors, several wanted to, had been given lime to speak, more people walked out of thc meeting, while began by explaining his motivation for more, who had been standing outside for lack attending the night’s meeting. of room, started to move closer to thc interior Explaining that his involvement in lhe mat­ of the hall to get a better view and to move ter has evolved in recent weeks, Mike Smith, within hearing distance. of Smith and Doster in Delton, related that “Each step an officer takes has the potential he’s reluctantly been made a participant in the for danger.” continued Pierce, prompting Smith to say, “There’s no reason for us to feel issue. “In the last two weeks. I have been unsafe in this community.” approached about town activity and 1 want to The crowd, once again, applauded in sup­ point out that this community has some excel­ port of Smith’s summation of the feelings of lent officers on staff.” said Smith. “However, lhe residents. J am now included in the discussions, so now As Pierce offered insight into volunteer I am involved. My brother-in-law was pulled hours logged by reserve officers, and men­ over on Manning Road for encroachment and tioned the after-effects of the Sandy Hook for failure to dim his bright lights quick school shooting incident in Massachusetts, he stated his goal was to ensure that a dedicated enough. “Unhappy about the obvious stretch to patrol for lhe school be implemented, an which the officers cited his violation, I sent endeavor he succeeded in accomplishing. He him to talk with Victor Pierce. Shortly after noted the importance of his officers not hav­ that, another person approached me and asked ing to answer a call alone, explaining the need if I had heard about the incident at Tujax. This for lhe large amount of reserve officers in person was awakened by lhe situation as it Barry Tow nship. was happening, and stated she was awakened “As a department head, I am willing to by screaming she heard through her open accept thc leadership it takes to address the issues of police officers and their interactions windows, and that the screaming was not by the person that was arrested but coming from with the community.” maintained Pierce. Good, trained officers are hard to acquire the police officers themselves.” Smith attempted lo enlarge the scope of the and lo maintain.” Pierce implored residents to consider the charges being made about the aettons of local importance of having the reserve officers as law enforcement officers. -This meeting isn't about ack backup support for each certified officer, with [Nadwomik]. This meeting is about a pat em respect to the large area his men are obligated developing. Is it not taught to officers that to respond to, citing situations where they have responded to calls for assistance outside raising their voice can incite confro"“,,°"./ asked Smith while looktng "h“ of Barry township. nodded in agreement to Smtth s rhewncal -Uild a mili,aO' militia," explained Pierce. “1 Just warned to create a ^Continuing. Smith said. "And then the inci­ resent so certified officers did not |lavc l0 dent with the gun being drawn, not pttoed at answer calls alone. This is reality folks. lh(. need for the numbers of reserves is neces­ anyone, but towards the ground, wlnle sary. other officers were talking win ><• ‘ Pierce was asked if he condoned aggressive Then there is the young women who sl-ito iaeues being used by his officers and he She was pulled over and told tt was replied no lo which several voices in the fuzzy dice hanging from her mi » crowd exclaimed disagreement with his could obstruct viewing.’ . . response. 11,3 Smith indicated that com-num.)■ and to Pierce continued to be bombarded with nesses need to get involved in getting questions, such as how nlany full- an(1 time officers were on the Barry Township law ^'"Somebody has to get enforcement unit, how many reserves were Pmg the pattern],’’ ,ns's‘f lx)VS Ixring tong insured by .he township, and how marw involved. This incidence of be in marked and unmarked police vehicles are handcuffed but not arrested rv.ncin. How being used. Pierce hesitantly answered tint v*olation of anything..-this is a I there are four full-time and four part-time • • did it develop?” . ,lfUi jsked, rified officers supported by a unit of jesen .. Smith turned to Pierce(w(, ()r is numbering thirty-four. The department ha are these isolated incidents, ont tern to L aad «un» ’ Barry Township Chief of Police Victor Pierce .......... ........ ' to comment on his specific case, but agreed that lhe outpouring of support from local res­ idents was a good thing for thc community as a whole. Airing discontent on another subject during victoi Barry Township . behau ’«°r P,erce resP<>nds lo allegations of inappropriate public comment. Jerry Klinger addressed lhe ; ....... , ha _ of his ‘force’ of four full-time officers, four-part township board, by asking if mud bogging and repetitively l0rs time officers and 34 reserve officers would be allowed via public access on lhe road on which he lives, Birch Road, before he apparent problem? It will continue until you segued into asking when w ill dust control on thc township’s road begin. address it. openly.” Regarding mug bogging, Klinger said, Montes added. “I tried coming to you. 1 “I understand there are live came to y ou and it didn’t matter. You don’t do “Thai road isn’t set up for that kind of traffic. full time police cars, two And when will dust control be done on my any thing about it.” Humvees, or whatever those Pierce insisted that he takes each situation road, it’s a safety issue. That’s the kind of seriously, and that he was not nor never has people mud bogging will bring onto the things are, and a SWAT team, , been out to get Tujax run out of town, citing road.” here. Why so many vehicles, Kahler responded that the Barry County that thc opportunity to do that would have why such a show of force for been through his influence on permit issuance Road Commission had a schedule for each little old Delton? This has township and that it would be implementing for the bar and its related activities. been a family community With additional guests commenting that the the control measures pursuant to that sched­ police chief was not entirely honest, that ule. for my family for so long Fellow opponent to lhe allow ance of a mud accusations were made in public that were not and now, all of a sudden, true. Pierce attempted to respond with a call bog event, Donna Klinger added. “In recent there’s a force here.” weeks, we’ve had driveway spin outs by a red to personal accountability. “It’s not about building a military’ force, truck. Wes. you can do something about this. Tony Liceago it’s not about my glory,” said Pierce. “You Why does the little man have to live with this crap?” must come to me. on a one-to-one basis.” Kahler answered briefly that issue of an ----------------- -—-----------Kahler tried to restore decorum by­ announcing that the board would probably ordinance being drafted to allow- events to schedule a special board meeting to address take place under regulated conditions was in within their resources five marked police thc many elements of the night’s proceedings. Hope Tow nship, and not Barry . vehicles, with a total of 10 vehicles being Barry Bower, Founder’s Day committee Pierce added final comments. used for law enforcement in thc community. “I am proud of [my department’s] progress member and proponent for the idea of organ­ Pierce countered the admonishments by and its officers, and I will take these hits for izing the event, addressed the board, by suc­ asking how many knew of lhe break-in at the them,” defended Pierce. “They have done a cinctly expressing that his efforts and those of Delton Pharmacy or of the busting of a meth damn good job and some really great things.” several business owners in Delton to promote operation in Barry Township, noting that Pierce left the meeting to address inquiries and organize a mud bogging activity to coin­ investigation into both situations had shown by some of the attendees both in the parking cide with Founders Day. were withdrawn. that both had been perpetrated by suspects lol and in a room adjoining lhe meeting nxun “The issue is dead, folks, we’re nol doing from outside the township, drawing correla­ behind closed doors with residents on a one- it.” announced Bower. “We’re not using lhe tion to lhe need for additional support in on one basis. One of his officers remained [Birch] road. The drafting of an ordinance [in addressing criminal elements venturing w ith- standing near the entrance door to the hall, Hope Township] is for events, such as blue­ in the township’s borders. having appeared there sometime during the grass festivals. We didn’t buy Ward Goff’s Pierce said that Delton and Barry Township last 40 minutes of discussion. property. ’Die unfounded complaints of water has its share of illegal drugs; issues in the While the township board reined in the contamination and noise, we tested and could­ community, abuses not necessarily being remaining minutes of the meeting to return n’t be validated; we’re done. We’ve moved committed by its residents, and it’s his depart­ discussion to lhe scheduled agenda items, on, you folks should do the same.” ments responsibility to address lhe situations, attendees continued lo gather outside. Bower offered his thoughts of lhe night’s including the use of undercover tactics, in Tobias. when asked if the meeting had active parlance, noting that lhe mud bog idea order to secure vy’dcViJ'. towards prosecution.. answered her concern about the line between was a collaborative effort of.many.business Smith asked Pierce »r ’ho'bitd felt, previous­ protection and harassment, replied. “I am not and property owners and that, though disap­ ly, that there were serious problems within his satisfied. This is nol a straight answer, and pointed that the idea was no longer being con­ department regarding police officer behaviors this is not over. This [aggressive behavior of sidered, he remarked that the flow of ideas, towards non-threatening situations or per­ law enforcement] has been a problem going being encouraged and supported by residents sons, to which Pierce said, “no, not up to this on two years now and the police chief is not and business owners alike, would continue point. I did nol feel there was any problems.” being honest about the fact that people have coming from the creative, outside-of-the-box Smith then asked Pierce. “Do you feel there gone lo him. to no avail. And the problems ‘thinkers’ of the Barry Township community. is a problem now. (after the numerous com­ have escalated. There will be more meetings Active in promoting support for Founder’s plaints voiced that evening] to which Pierce because this community has had enough.” Day and other community events. Bower stat­ replied, “No. I will take each situation on a Nadwomik, owner of Tujax Tavern, was in ed he was undeterred and commented that he case by case basis.” aliendance but chose to stand outside the will still collaborate with Dave Woods. Goff This comment again riled the audience of building throughout (he meeting while the and the several visionary- members of the residents with Daniels immediately asking lively discussion was unfolding within. When community to continue to find ways to bring Pierce. “Why are you so protective of this asked fora comment, he respectfully declined ‘the fun’ to the community of Delton. - HYAA FLAG, FOOTBALL, & CHEER SIGNOPS BB FALL ZITO Make a date with Adventure. ° J WE 7 from 9 a.m. - Noon • Your adventure begin* with a one-dey Canadian i at Central Elementary as part of the Very Barry Summer Event ’ Cost is S95 for Cheer and Football, and $50 for Flag Wilderness rail excursion, than oaperionce all that Sauli Ste. Marie ha* to offer, including the new’ Heritage Discovery Centre. Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Art Gallery of Algoma, and Park* Canada Canal. Packages start at just $158. Train runs June 24-Oct 13, 2014. Ontario C n . w FtGRttlRCRHVOH >;• ' ana a Book your Packages at call ' ,.\y-\ot ywuv package guid Questions for football: contact Vai Slaughter 269-420-1406 Questions for cheer: contact Connie Williams 269-953-0505 the stars are ALL here BUDDY 6UY WITH SPECIAL QUINH SULLIVAN SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Your adventure begins with a one-day Canadian Wilderness rail eacursion, then experience all that Sauli Ste Mario has to offer, including the ‘new Heritage Discovery Centre. Canadian Bushplan* Heritage Centre, Art Gallery ol Algoma, and Parti* Canada Canal. THE BAND PERRY • Saturday, july s Packages start at just $158. Train runs June 24-Oct 13, 2014. TICKETS ON SALE NOW V/ cjAnq g/7 FKC S/t? « trepan to Otfkt GET YOUR cASINO‘HOTU AAVYlt CHCSX x H hrekeepers IS4u.. t M> I " F ■ �‘Cultural shift in education’ is theme of education boot camp Farm machinery serves as the backdrop (or a one-of-a-kind concert in a crop field, which will return Thursday, June 6, to benefit the Hastings band program. (File pnoto; Concert in the Hayfield is back on the farm tonight Thc second annual Concert in lhe Hayfield, which celebrates music and rural life, is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tractors, combines and other farm equip­ ment will be part of the backdrop for a con­ cert that really does take place in a field on Charlton Park Road, just north of Coats Grove Road in Carlton Township. Music will be provided by thc Thomapple Jazz Orchestra, the Tony LaJoye Trio and the Hastings Community Mass Band — made up of Hastings students, eighth grade and up, and adult musicians from across the county. Concessions will be available, along with a silent auction and hot air balloon rides, weather permitting. Auction proceeds and donations will go to lhe Hastings Area Schools band program. the Thc event is the brainchild of host Louis Wiercnga, a band parent and member of the Hastings board of education, who, as a life­ long farmer wanted lo host an outdoor con­ cert that offers “moosic” at a farm. Last year’s event was well received, albeit a little on thc chilly side. The event will go on, rain or shine, and Wierenga has built a new pavilion. Guests should bring lawn chairs and blan­ kets. Handicap-accessible restrooms will be available. Any musicians wishing to take part are asked to attend lhe rehearsal Wednesday, June 4. from 6 lo 9 p.m. at Hastings High School in the band room. Anyone wishing to contribute an item to the silent auction may call 269-945-6102. For 5th - 8th Grade The Exploremore program Is a two week program for Sth - Sth graders. Experience a different area of Barry County each day where you will have the opportunity to expand your mind, your confidence and your curiosity! FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY www.ymcaofbarrycounty.org ■ ’ifi Cc<Lr Cnrlt Dates: June 16 -19th and Aug. 11-14th Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop Off/ Pick Up: Central Elementary Cost: $175 for both weeks Registration Deadline is June 6, 2014 Exploremore Schedule -■ Cit-onns o I’AtK GILMORE CA• YMCA Camp Algonquin Pierce Cedar Creek Gilmore Car Museum Charlton Park Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays MI.SII1M YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY PROGRAM REGISTRATION ONLY ONE PARTICIPANT PER REGISTRATION I I I I I l I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I l I Child’s first nameLast Current Age DOB Address MaJe I Fema'G attending State Zip Current GradeSchoo! 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Facilitator Patrice Martin of Non-Profit Network said the purpose of the boot camp is to change culture. “What works is an evolution — really shifting closely, passionately held beliefs.” said Martin. Since October of 2013, during monthly sessions (except in December), a cross-sec­ tion of educators, parents, business- and civic- minded people have met to discuss edu­ cation in Barry County. The Barry Community Foundation is working from the Seven Elements of Healthy Communities to target its grant-making. The education element is thc focus for the next three years. "This is a huge investment of donor dol­ lars,” said BCF Director Bonnie Hildreth. "The community foundation is not telling people what lo do” "The anticipated outcome of the Education Matters Network Community Change Boot Camp is two-fold; build the bench strength of community leadership and lead a sustainable community-change initiative on education,” said Martin. The group will meet June 26 to finalize plans before a community roll-out yet to be determined. Jordan Lake Trail gets $15,000 grant from DALMAC Foundation Members of the Jordan Like Trail Board were thankful recipients of a $15,000 grant from the Dick Allen Linsing to Mackinaw Bike Ride Foundation Thursday. May 29. at the meeting of the Tri-County Bicycle Association’s Board of Directors meeting in Lansing. The DALMAC was founded by former state senator Dick Allen, who wanted to prove that bicycles could peacefully coexist with automobiles on Michigan’s scenic roads. It has growh into one of the bestknown bike (ours in the state, offering fourand five-day routes that start the week before Libor Day. The nice helps support the DAL­ MAC Fund, which awards grants to appli­ cants for bicycling safety, bicycling advocacy and more. Established in 1975, the DALMAC Fund made its first contribution to bicycling in Michigan by donating a tandem bicycle to Lansing’s St. Vincent Home for Children in 1^76. Since then. DALMAC’s success has allowed the fund to grant more than $1 mil­ lion to a variety of bicycling activities in Michigan, ranging from safety and education Programs to bicycle trail development. DALMAC’s goals include improving the ^cycling environment and expanding bicy­ cling in Michigan, promoting good will toward bicycling in the community and increasing bicycle safety. This year, 15 recipients shared $86,800, with the Jordan Like Trail and Friends of Fred Mcijer River Valley Trail receiving lhc t0P awards. Jordan Lake Trail board members (from left) Carolyn Mayhew, Sue Hudson and Bill Hudson share information about plans for the trail at a meeting of the Tri-County Bicycle Association’s board of directors meeting. 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Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 BACKGROUND Amash was the only vote aaainst mr...- • “cell phone companies to let military personnel c^inL'l9 active duty for at least 180 days out of their r^?1^ to contract without penalties? eir cel1 Phone http://michiganvotes.org/RollCall.aspx?ID=5i2880 For an up-to-date list of bizarre votes visit StopAmash.com Paid for by Brian Ellis for Congress P.O. Box 6568 Grand Rapids, Ml 49516 VMJJ Ca»«6y of toUch �g | । Th? Hastings Banner - Thursday, June 5 ?0!4 - Page 15 Lions' Sheldon headed to D3 Finals Local divers do very well in Kazoo Klassic at Western The Hastings Community Diving Club had another successful meet at the Kazoo Klassic Invitational held at Western Michigan University May 17. The club had six girls place in the top four in their events, a group that included (front from left) Alayna Vazquez (first), Hannah Johnson (second), Ella Carroll (first), (back) Alexya Vazquez (third) and Lucy Barnard (fourth) and Anna Bassett (second - not pictured). Coach Todd Bates (seated right) said “winning two out of three events for us was a fine result. Ella winning her event in her first competition was a pleasant surprise considering how new she is to this sport. This team is really becoming a force in Michigan. I am blessed to have such wonderful and talented young athletes.” The team has two meets left this season. Alayna Vazquez will be defending her State Title June 28 at Michigan State University. TK ladies pound out win over Vikings to get to district final The Trojans and Vikings both came out runs against her 11 were earned. She struck swinging. out eight and walked one. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity softball team Uycak was a perfect 5-for-5 at thc plate for kept it going fora while. Lakewood did not. TK, scoring four runs and driving in one with Thomapple Kellogg earned the chance to lhe help of iwo doubles. Gerou was 4-for-5 face Wayland in the Division 2 District Finals with two RBI and one .run. Bailey was 3-forin Middleville last Saturday by knocking off 5 with two RBI and three runs scored. Lakewood 14-6 in the second of two district Thomas had a huge game, going 2-for-5 with semifinal contests. a triple, five RBI and two runs. TK took a 3-0 lead in the first inning TK also got hits from Sabriah Postma, Kim thanks to an RBI single from Sandra Gerou Webster and Jade Hilton. Bailey got the win in the circle for TK and a two-run single off the bat of Lindsay Thomas, which followed singles by Graycen despite giving up ten hits. She struck out four and walked five, while giving up four earned Bailey and Paige Lajcak. Lakewood answered in lhe bottom of the runs. Lakewood’s ten hits included two each by first with an RBI single from Taylor VantLand, a two-run double from Konnor Khila Hamilton, Kennedy Geiger, Konnor Geiger and an RBI double from Kennedy Geiger and Laura Walkingion. Kennedy and Konnor each drove in two runs and VantLand Geiger to take a 4-3 lead. TK pitcher Graycen Bailey limited the and Bryonna Barton had Lake wood’s two damage from there, scattering a three walks a other RBI. Wayland beat Ionia 19-2 in the first district couple hit batters and a couple doubles over the next four innings without allowing a run semifinal of the day in Middleville, then in. Lakewood finally tacked on two runs in topped the Trojans 5-1 in the district champi­ lhe bottom of the sixth, but TK held as 13-4 onship game. Wayland pitcher Mallory Teunissen struck lead heading into the inning. The Trojans had 14 hits off Viking pitcher out 12 while allowing five Trojan hits in the Kennedy Geiger, who look the loss. Of the 14 championship game. Delton Kellogg's Jesse Mishler watches a shot fly during Friday's Division 3 Regional Tournament at The Medalist in Marshall. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley has its second state qualifier ever. Rage Sheldon fired a 79 al the Division 3 Regional Tournament at The Medalist in Marshall Friday to earn one of the three individua) state qualifying spots. The Division 3 State Finals will be held Friday and Saturday at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley Stale University. Sheldon’s Maple Valley team edged Delton Kellogg by a stroke lo finish in eighth place Friday. The top three teams and top three indi­ viduals not on those teams at the regional earned spots in the finals. Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Shipley and Dreke Lutterbcck tied for 13th individual with 82s, which put them four strokes behind thc final two . individual qualifiers, Sheldon and Portland's Rhett Schrauben who each shot 79. NorthPointe Christian’s Colin McGinnis was at thc top of the list of three, shooting a 76. Thc day’s best score was a 74 by South Christian’s Nick VanderHorst. His teammate Kadc Hoeksema had the day's second best score, a 75, and the Sailors’ Josh Ricmersma was fifth with a 79^2__ __ . - - — South Christian hm trom Grant Kapteyn for a team total of 317 to win the a great last mn. . Egelkrnut finished the 2014 varsity track and field season on the medal stand at Comstock Park High School Saturday during the Division 3 Sure Final*. He placed seventh in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50-87 seconds. ,. • ।. It was a fast race, with Madtson Heights Madison’s Jaylen Ghoston setting a new Division 3 Finals record in the event with a time of 48.17. , • • Egelkraut was one of two Panthers Pa 1 ‘ Piling in the finals. Teammate Bra iy . tied for 12th in the pole vault, clearing 11 feet inches. That event was one by / moi • Jacob Batumi, who cleared 13-9. He was of four guys to clear 13-9, and earned the *le tide on attempts. The other four state Medalists all cleared 13-3. nl finals The area’s other participant a. the D3 finals Maple Valley junior Olivia Ricketts. 15th i„ the discus competition with •' ihrow of 99-6. Molly Franke from King** > that event with a mark of 122-11 • Ohoston wasn't the only one se J'cord Saturday at Comstock Park. ^nkenmutli girls’ 800-meter relay lean J Sfdncy uronner. Cadi Palmret.ter ■Sa rah and Angie Ritter won their ra '■"I n. setting a new 1)3 record m the Phaaiss ... . On the boys’ side, the Sanford-Mend*" meter relay team of 1)‘,n J Kevin Scheiert, Jacab Ham and Jacob Wcnzlick set a new D3 Finals record with a time of 3:21.44. Those record setting relay teams helped their teams to state finals. Frankenmuth took thc girls’ state champi­ onship with 96 points, followed by PewamoWestphalia 72. Manistee 33, Napoleon 31, Charlevoix 24, Clare 21, Jonesville 19, Boyne City 18. Shepherd 18 and Bath 17 in lhe top ten. Ritter added a new Division 3 Finals record times of 11.94 to win the 100-meter dash and 24.72 to win lhe 200. Pewamo-Westphalia’s 1600-metcr relay team kept Ritter from being a four-lime state champion, with the Pirate team besting the runner-up Frankenmuth girls by just over three seconds in that race. Frankenmuth also had Bronner win the high jump in a D3 Finals record of 5-6. Annie Fuller from Manistee set a new D3 Finals record in the 800-mcltr run with her time of 2:11.40 and Amber Way from Charlevoix set the mark in the 3200-meter run with a time of 10:35.33.. Sanford Meridian won the boys’ meet with 45 points, followed by Mason County Central 39. Hillsdale 33, Lansing Catholic 29, Standish Sterling 28, Watervliet 26, Madison Heights Madison 24, Niles Brandywine 21, Berrien Springs 18 and Hanover-Horton 17 in the lop ten. Paw Paw 406. Behind the top two for Delton Kellogg. Anthony I loutrow shot a 95 and Jesse Mishler had a 104. Maple Valley added a 91 from Hunter Hilton, a 96 from Jordan Denton and a 98 from Joe Eddv. Hastings grads will face Lakewood in an alumni soccer game • Thc Lakewood High School soccer pro­ grams will host alumni soccer games June 7 at Lakewood High School. The luikewood alumni will face Hastings alumni in lhe boys’ game which is scheduled lo start at 4 p.m. Lakewood alumni are asked to wear white shirts for the boys’ contest, and Hastings alumni are asked to wear navy blue. Tlie afternoon will begin with the girls’ alumni game at 2 p.m., with the Viking var­ sity players taking on alumni, who are asked to wear navy blue shirts. The competitions arc open to all former varsity soccer players. The cost to participate is $10 for alumni. The cost for spectators is $5, with kids 12and-under getting in free. DK’s Egelkraut seventh in 400-meter at State Finals Man exposes himself to neighbor and police Delton Kellogg junior Gary Egelkraut had regional title. Olivet was second with a 335, led by Tjler Masters’ 75 and Kcagan Carpenter’s 80. West Catholic was third with a 336, followed h\ NorthPointe Christian 338, Schoolcraft 339, Dowagiac 353. Coloma 359, Maple Valley 364, Delton Kellogg 365. South Haven 387. Berrien Springs 401 and Delton Kellogg’s Sarah Shipley hits a putt during Friday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at The Medalist in Marshall. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Police arrested Hastings Area Schools elementary physical education teacher Stephen Merring. 55, and charged him with indecent exposure after an incident that occurred Tuesday. April 29. in the 8(M) block of East Mill Street. Police were contacted by •* woman who said she went into her yard and a man exposed himself to her. As police were inves­ tigating the. incident, an officer said he saw Merring again unzip his pants, but then watched as he ran back into his home when he realized the police were present. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office authorized charges of indecent exposure. Hastings Area School interim Superintendent Chris Cooley said Merring has not been m the classroom since the inci­ dent. Merring was placed on paid admimstralive leave pending investigation before class­ es began the morning of April 30 Maple Valley's Rage Sheldon hits a tee shot during Friday's Division 3 Regional Tournament at The Medalist in Marshall. Sheldon’s 79 earned him a spot in this week­ end's Division 3 State Finals. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 16 — Thursday, June 5, 2014 - Tho Hastings Danner Lions and Panthers suffer lopsided district losses by Brett Bremer Editor Pitching was an issue for much of thc sea­ son for the Panthers and Lions, and it brought a quick end to tbeir state tournament lime Saturday in Grandville. Maple Valley’s varsity softball team fell 19-1 in four innings to thc host Squires in thc first of two Division 3 District Semifinal con­ tests at Calvin Christian High School Saturday. Delton Kellogg was then downed by Fennville 16 0 in three innings in the day’s second semifinal. \ Fennville pitcher Lindsay Cossey didn’t have any trouble in her team’s win over the Panthers. She struck out eight of the ten bai­ lers she laced. /\ single by Carlec Keim was the lone hit for thc Delton Kellogg girls. Fennville .scored 15 runs in the bottom of the first inning, with the help of ten walks and a couple Panther errors. Courtney Rector had four RBI with a pair of doubles in the first inning for Fennville. • Thc Lions got their lone run off of Calvin Christian pitcher Amber Jourdan m thc bot­ tom of thc second inning, already trailing 11­ 2 after giving up nine runs in the lop of the first. Michaels Johnson and Emily Morris sin­ gled with one out for thc Lions, and Johnson scored on a ground-out by Emma McGIoeklin. . "We had a few errors, some mental errors and some throwing error;, but they really did not do a bad job of hitting the ball," said Lion head coach Shana Lipsey. Jaccy Wood, the Lions’ regular third base­ man. pitched for her team. “She hasn’t pitched since eighth grade or something.’’ Lipsey said. Injuries to regular pitchers Taylor Medina and Emily Mom's left the Lions in a tough ,cam ovcribc course of the year. f. ‘T1* attitude, overall altitude and nioiiva‘*°n > increased.” Lipsey wd- "I had some leaden. A coup,c of thc scnior capons 1 lx‘d and my sophoniore pitcher that is a gncal amund player, « Positive all the Maple Valley pitcher Jacey Wood checks a Calvin Christian runner at first base after catching a soft pop-up in the center of the infield during the top of the fourth inning Saturday morning. (Photo Delton Kellogg’s Emmalea Wooden takes a cut at a pitch during the top of the sec­ ond inning against Fennville Saturday at Calvin Christian High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer) spot. Mom's was able to play second base in the district contest. Despite lhe tough end to the season, Lipsey was pleased with the changes she saw in her DeHon Kellogg left fielder Chelsea Roblyer races in to scoop up a Fennville single during the top of the second inning Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) lime. She is a really good role model for lhe kids. I told her they’ll emulate what you do. If you want people lo look at you like you’re a drag, then be a drag, if you don’t then don’t be a drag. She had a big influence on them.” The senior group included captains Jordan Woodman and Wood, who both filled in at pitcher laic in the season, as well as senior center fielder Emily Mattocks. Calvin Christian won the district champi­ onship, getting another fine pitching perform­ ance from Sarah VanHouten who allowed just five hits in her team’s 5-0 victory over Fennville in the final. Calvin aces knock DK and Valley out of tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Calvin Christian got a pair of stellar pitch­ ing performances to win the Division 3 District Tournament it hosted Saturday in Grandville. Thc Squire varsity baseball learn knocked off Maple Valley in lhe day’s first semifinal contest 8-1 then bested Delton Kellogg 6-1 in the district championship game. Calvin Christian jumped oui to a 2-0 lead in lhe first inning of thc championship game against lhc Panthers, then upped their lead to 6-0 with a four-run fourth inning. Delton Kellogg scored its lone run in lhe top of lhe sixth, on an RBI-single off lhe bat of Cameron Tobias, which brought home Eddie Jones. Ross VanSolkcma got lhe start for the Squires in the championship game and limit­ ed Delton Kellogg to four hits. He walked one and struck out 11. Thc Panthers’ run was just the third earned run off him all year long. “He’s the real deal,’’ said Delton Kellogg head coach Jesse Lyons. "He’s probably one of lhe better pitchers in the slate Over thc year he gave up two earned runs, and his ERA is .276." Jacob Morgan had a pair of singles for Delton, and a single by Jones was their team’s only other hit. Trevor. Millard took the loss for Delton, allowing five earned runs on five hits. "Defensively, I was really proud of thc boys. We played really well. We just couldn’t get much going offensively,” Lyons said. Delton Kellogg reached the final with a 15­ 0 victory over Black River in their district semifinal game in three innings. Troy Wooden and Andrew Pelzold had three hits each top lead the Panther attack. Pctzold scored two runs. Wooden scored three times and had an RBI. Delton Kellogg also got two hits each from Delton Kellogg’s Andrew Petzold watches an RBI-single land in center field during the bottom of the second inning against Black River Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg senior Josh McCarty fires a pitch towards the plate during the top of the second inning against Holland Black River during Saturday’s Division 3 District Tournament at Calvin Christian High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tobias and Jones. Jones had two nins and iwo RBI too. Jacob McCarty got the win on thc mound for Delton Kellogg, striking out three and giv­ ing up three hits. ‘‘Everybody hit and everybody scored,” said Lyons. Jamie Bristol got lhe w in for the Squires in their semifinal game against Maple Valley, ending the Lions’ season for thc second year in a row. He held the Lions to hit in their regional semifinal meeting last season, and allowed just two hits Saturday. Calvin Christian scored twice in thc bottom of the first off of Lion starter Austin Gonser, a walk and a hit batter were followed by a tworun single from Austin Heeres. Maple Valley got one back in lhe top of the second. Beau Johnson knocked a lead-off sin­ gle, advanced to third on ground outs by Kyle Brumm and Jacob Brighton, then came home on a Calvin Christian error. The game stayed that way until the fourth inning when the Squires scored four runs with an RBI single from Blake VanNoord lhe only hit of lhe inning. Singles by VanSolkema and Heeres were thc only hits as thc Squires tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the fifth. "We didn’t execute our bunt coverages,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. "We gave them extra outs and they took advantage. I think a lot of thc credit goes to them, they just put good bunts down. "It’s nol an excuse, but the only thing 1 can come up with is that their grass is a bit thick­ er than ours and they way we’re used to plaj^j ing off our infield the ball gets there a little’ faster, and il just died here. It was just purely execution on our part. We didn’t make plays.” The Lions didn’t gel their second hit until two were out in thc top of the seventh, a sin­ gle by Micah Bromley. Thc Lions only had four baserunners all game. r Bristol struck olit five in his compleie game effort. Senior Austin Gonser took thc loss for the Lions. He struck out five and walked three, while allowing five hits in six innings. Four of the runs off him w ere earned. Heeres was thc only Squire with two hits, a pair of singles. The Lion team had ten seniors on thc roster this spring. "1 just thanked them for everything they did for this program. A couple of them are. four-year kids, threc-year kids, this group means thc world to me and has done so much for our program just making baseball exciting again around here,” Carpenter said. “They love the game and they love each other and they want to do the best for each other. People are wearing our baseball hats around town. They know who these kids are. They’ve been successful at everything, but I think if you polled them I think most of them would associate themselves with baseball players. Il’s huge for me.’’ The Squires are also hosting this Saturday’s regional tournament. They’ll take on Lansing Catholic in their regional semifinal Saturday morning. TK can’t top Wayland a fourth time Maple Valley pitcher Austin Gonser (right) and catcher Beau Johnson talk things over during the bottom of the first inning of their Division 3 District Semifinal against Calvin Christian in Grandville Saturday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity baseball team knocked off Wayland Union three times on its Way to an OK Gold Conference champi­ onship. . When the season was on the line Saturday in Middleville though, the Wildcats were bet­ ter. Wayland topped the Trojans 6-5, erasing a 5-0 Trojan lead with five runs in the bottom of :hc fourth and one in the bottom of the sixth to Cafn the Division 2 District Championship. "Wc were cruising with a 5-0 lead, then Ryland chipped away by just putting the ball ,n Phy,” said Thomapple Kellogg head coach Jack Robert. "We had our chances. We left the load once and also left a man on third w‘th less then two outs. It was a huge disap­ Pitmen!, but this a good group of kids that 1 never forget.” Trevor Clausen singled home Allen Roberts score an unearned run oil of Trojan reliever cUy Francisco in the bottom of the sixth. Hyland got to Trojan starter Garrett Harris five runs on seven hits and two walks. Harris struck out two before coming out ot the game with two outs in the bottom of lhe fourth. Harris and Jake Benjamin led the TK attack with two hits each. Harris had a single, a dou­ ble and walked once. Benjamin had a single, a double and an RBI. He scored one run. TK also got singles from Connor Collier and Nick Iveson in lhe game. Nate Graham had two RBL while Dalton Phillips and Connor Collier also drove in a run each for TK. The Trojans scored two runs in the top of the second, one in the third and then two more in the top of the fourth lo lead 5-0. TK topped Lake wood 11-1 in their district semifinal to start the day. Phillips went the distance on lhe mound, striking out 11 in six innings. He allowed two hits and didn’t walk a baiter. Harris was 3-for-5 at lhe plate with a double for TK’s lone extra-base hit of the game. He had one RBI and scored twice. Phillips was 4for-4 with three RBI. Donald Ixnard drove in two runs with one hit. Iveson also had two hits for TK and drove in two nins. Benjamin, Collier and Francisco had TK’s other RBI. Benjamin, Collier and AJ Nye had one hit "We came out swinging the bats and were very aggressive on the bases, ’ said Robert. TK look a 4-0 lead in the game. Lakewood cut the lead lo 4-1 when Doug Suntken scored in the bottom of lhe fourth inning. butTK look off with seven runs in the top of lhe sixth. Alex Caudy look lhe loss for Uakewood, giving up four earned runs in five and a third innings. He struck out five and walked one. "Tough way to end a pretty good season,” said laikewood head coach Denny Frost. “We didn’t play our best today and that what will happen when you play a good team. Alex did­ n’t pitch that bad. he didn't have much help. You can not give good team's extra outs and you have to lake advantage of situations when you can. Give them some credit by pulling the ball in play and making things happen. We knew that they would be ready for us after wc beat them early, and wc never answered the bell." Connor Hansbarger had two hits and Jordan White had lhe other one for Uikewood. Wayland reached lhe championship gamc with a 6-3 win over Ionia in the second semi­ final of lhe day. �| * The Hastings Bannor — Thursday, Juno 5. 2014 — Pago 17 Walters and TK relay team improve at D2 Finals ^ZQnsJust shy, of earning, a couple medals Hastings Erin Goggins clears the bar at 9 feet 11 inches during pole vault compe­ tition at the Division 2 State Finals at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids She set a new school record with the vault. ?— by Brett Bremer Sports Editor One place in the standings can make a big difference at the state finals. A few Thomapple Kellogg athletes were pleased to place one spot better at lhe Division 2 I rack and Field Championships in 2014 than they did in 2013. A few Saxons wish they could have placed one spot better at lhe than they did Saturday at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. One Viking had to work extra hard to finish in the place he did. Thomapple Kellogg senior David Walter, the Trojan girls’ 1600-meter relay team, and Saxon senior Grace Bosma rounds the corner at the west end of Houseman Field on the first lap of the 800-meter run Saturday in Grand Rapids during the Division 2 State Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg senior David Walter works his way along during the 3200-meter run Saturday at the Division 2 State Finals in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) IfA. 1 Hastings senior Trista Straube works her way to the finish line in the 3200meter run Saturday during the Division 2 State Finals at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood freshman Noah Caudy all earned state medals for their top eight finishes at the state finals. Walter and the Trojan girls’ 1600-meter relay team also earned medals in their events a year ago at the finals, and were one place better Saturday. “I’m pretty happy." said Walter, who was sixth in the 1600-meter nm with a time of 4:25.39. “This is nine seconds faster than any other time I ran all season. I’m happy. Being all-state, I can’t be dissatisfied.” Walter didn’t have much left in the tank for lhe 3200-meter run later in the day, but is looking forward to starling to build for his running career at the Massachusetts Institute Thornapple Kellogg's girls celebrate their fifth-place finish in the 1600-meter relay on the medal stand Saturday at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. The Trojan group included (center from top down) Melissa Winchester, Brittany Blair, Taylor Ward and Fiona Shea. (Photo by Brett Bremer) place. It was lhe same height that Jordan Rose from St. Joseph and Sarah Murphy from of Technology where he'll be going to school just take off w ith open track ahead. in thc fall. He thought about dropping out of “In years before I've always started it. so Forest Hills Northern cleared lo finished tied the 3200 all together, then decided against it. there was never any of the pushing." Shea for eighth place, but those two reached that “I had pretty bad blisters from that mile, said. “This year, I had to push my way to gel height in fewer attempts. The same thing happened lo Saxon junior my feet were pretty hot after the nice," Walter to Brittany so she could hand the baton off to said. “It was more of just to finish really. I’m me. I had to move other girls around, so I was Caleb Engle in the boys’ high jump. He not real happy with that (3200-meter) race. I in lhe right position. It was a lol more urgent. cleared lhe bar al 6-2, finishing in Hth-place. finished it. 1 made it here. Now 1 have a future It was just this crazy sense that I’ve got to get South Haven’s Kamron Ferguson and Dearborn Divine Child’s George Sawaya fin­ ahead of me, and that's what I’m looking for­ my baton and go It was crazy." ward to now. My mind is already halfway in Shea had a big day. She also qualified for ished tied for eighth, clearing 6-2 in fewer college, ever since I've been getting e-mails the finals in lhe 100-meter dash, the 200- attempts. Hastings also had Emily Westers place I Sth from my (MI T) coach and when I visited meter dash and the 400-metcr dash^ She there during spring breaKTl*m readyTor'that scratched lhe 400 to Tocyy oil' life other, faces' by clearing 5-0 in.the girLehigh jump; Carson now that I’m graduated." and earned her first state medal in thc 200 Williams place 17th by flying 19-11 in the boys’ long jump, Grace Bosma place 15lh A couple other Trojan seniors finished their with a fifth-place lime of 25.93 seconds. high school running careers by adding slate “Today I just really w anted it," Shea said of with a time of 2:24.93 in lhe girls’ 800-meter medals. Fiona Shea and Taylor Ward placed the 200 medal. “J knew most of thc girls and run. and Trista Straube place 24th with a time sixth as juniors with theTK girls’ 1600-meter I was like ‘okay, I feel more comfortable this of 12:51.80 in the girls’ 3200-meter run. Remus Chippewa Hills took the girls’ state relay team at the state finals. This year joined year. I can just go.’ There wasn’t any nerv­ by freshman Brittany Blair and junior Melissa ousness. I knew what I had to do and I went title, with 34 points. Waverly was second with 31. followed by Spring Lake 28, DeWitt 28, Winchester the team placed fifth with a time and did it. It was good." of 4:03.80. Lakewood freshman Noah Caudy knew Flint Southwestern Academy 27.5, Dearborn The Trojans were just two hundredths of a what he had to do. He had to run against the Divine Child 26, Zeeland East 23, Detroit second behind thc fourth-place team from clock. He was in the first of three heats of the County Day 22 and Eaton Rapids 22 in the South Christian which handed the TK ladies 300-meler intermediate hurdles, yet still man­ top ten. TK’s ladies were tied for 29th place their only loss in the race during the season. aged to place fifth with a time of 40.06. He with eight points. It wasn't quite as close in the boys’ stand­ Lansing Waverly’s team of Taylor Manson, was seeded 17th out of 20 runners coming Teaghan Thomas, Anaiyah Brewer and into the event, which was won by Zeeland ings, with Zeeland West piling up 50 points, /lurbum Hills Avondale was second with 40, West’s Jason Tran in 38.79. Chante Roberts won the race in 4:02.08. followed by Byron Center 38, Orchard Lake Hastings nearly had a couple of athletes It was the Trojans’ best time of lhe year in St Marys 24. Waverly 23, Melvindale 23, earn spots on lhe medal stand. the race by about four seconds. Junior Erin Goggins set a new school­ Mason 19, Williamston 19, Coldwater 18. Shea ran the first leg of lhe relay as a jun­ ior. and it was a bit different to battle to gel a record by clearing 9 feet 11 inches in lhe Algonac 16'and Coopersville 16 in the top . baton for the anchor leg al the finals than to girls* pole vault. That put her in a tie for tenth ten. Defending state champs top TK ladies in district by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Defending stale champions were the only ones to defeat thc Trojans this spring. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls soccer season came to an end Saturday as the Trojans fell 3-0 to Gull Lake in lhe Division 2 District Final in Middleville. TK ends lhe season with a school record for wins with a 16-2-2 overall mark. Hie two losses were lo the Blue Devils who won a M*le championship in Division 2 Iasi year and the defending Division 3 state champions front South Christian. "Gull l-akc is good. There is a reason they the defending state champs. I think they lost two or three girls is all from last year. SjidTK head coach Joel Strickland. "We were down two at lhe half and played a much bet­ ter second half. Actually had a couple really L'<*xl opportunilies in the second half, but they put it in the back of thc net." Hie Blue Devils controlled thc play for much of the first half, but 12 minutes before the break thc Riley Wisser knocked in a cor­ ner kick lo put her team up 1-0. Gull Lake then added a goal by Amanda Pavlelic three minutes later to got into the half up 2-0 Hannah Phommavongsa. a former Delton Kellogg student who transferred to Gull Lake Utts school year, scored her team’s final goal nitdway through lhe second half off an assist from Wisser. Ally Miller finished with eight saves in goal forTK. “The second goal the ball was just kind of bounctng around and a girl ended up just being tn the nght place at the right time ’’ Strickland said. “We made a couple poor mis­ takes on our part, and the last goal kind of lhe same thing. “But wc held them to one goal in thc sec­ ond half and wc couldn’t have played a much better second half. Gull Lake is just, they’re a good team. It was lough, that’s for sure." 'Hie Trojans had some of their best scoring chances late. A free kick by senior Kelli Graham flew high of its mark. Senior Erin Scheidel made a nice cross on a set-play off a comer kick, but a Gull Lake defender was able to deflect the ball away from her net. The Trojans set a school-record for wins this season, and for goals scored. Graham fin­ ishes her high school career with school records for goals and points. Scheidel is the Trojans’ all-time assist leader. “They’re amazing," Strickland said of his seniors. “With Kelli and Erin setting all the school records the way that they did. but all of them. Shelbi (Shepherd) was a huge part of what wc did this year. She finished I think with seven goals and eight assists playing out­ side mid. Hastings duo sees year end at D2 regional The 2014 varsity boys’ golf season came to “"end for the Saxons Friday. Mee Rulderbos fired an X9 and teammate D*tny Hooten shot a 90 at their Prei'ion 2 ^Cfional Tournament at Cedar ,‘ls Sprints. ^toniapple Kellogg’s last player •*,ve state tournament. Justin Bergstrom, also sa* his season end as he shot a 9‘ • > lop three teams and top 1^ " dld uaIi not on those teams at the regtom1 rtan»crit Friday earned a spot in t ,s end’s Division 2 State Finals Grand Rapids Christian Iook ,hc championship with a team score ol liw r liagles were led by Drew He'dri '4 ’ which put him m a tie for ,i . ST Aft .■» . Forest Hills Eastern edged Forest rr.it Northern for the runner-up srxir vu. ir? East Grand Rapids finished fourth with a 325. followed by Spring Lake 331, Kenowa Hills 334, Hamilton 337, Rceths Puffer 339. Comstock Park 346, Lowell 350, Holland Christian 355 and Byron Center 364. Hamilton’s Nick Carlson was the day s top player, shooting a 69, He was one ot three individual state qualifiers from the tourna­ ment, joining Last Grand Rapids’ Cantpbe’ll Crosby (74) and Spring Lake’s Ben Kramer (75). Jess (Ziccarello) and Kaylin (Johnson), those two and Dakota (Jordan) did a great job playing back on defense for me. Especially since Kaylin and Jess and Dakota never had played defense before. All three of them stepped up ... It’s a special group, it s one that we're definitely going to miss. We ve got a lot of talent coming up. which is exciting, but those girls arc going to be hard to replace. TK earned its spot in the district final by topping Plainwell 1-0 for its 12th shut out of the season, in the district semifinals T hursday in Middleville. , TK came out strong and outshot the blue and white Trojans 10-5 in the game. Graham played a great ball on a free kick to Holly Hall who was there to put it in (he back of lhe net for the game's lone goal in thc first half. Plainwell won a state championship in 2011 and was thc stale runner-up in 2012. Gull Lake defeated Wayland 6-0 in the other district semifinal in Middleville Thursday. Thornapple Area Soccer Club (TASC) TRYOUTS TASC Premier U13 Boys ■ Saturday, June 14.10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon TASC Select Girls U9 - U18 - Monday, June 16,6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. TASC Select Boys U9 - U14 - Tuesday, June 17. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pre-register for tryouts at www.thornappleareasoccerclubcom/Pre're9is,ra,ion Get more info at: www.thornapplesoccerclub.com �p.i.-jn 18 - Thursday. June 8. POM - The Herimgs Banner Yaeger one stroke shy of finals spot, LHS team fifth by Breit Bremer ’.Xjuu/j Editor 307. 319, 32'. and 3tO "cre l^c ^vc scmcx\hoi bv teams that placed thinl al lhe five Division I boys’ golf regionals around lhe stale Wednesday and Thursday. They were all shot on different courses, but none ol those score* would have been good enough to get past the Division 2 Regional Tournament at Prairiewood Golf Course Wednesday. Lakewood's varsity boys’ golf leant shot a 332. its lowest IS hole round of lhe season, at Prairiewood but still finished in seventh place al the tough regional. ‘•We gave everything we had today." said Lakewood head coach C arl Ktilch. The top three trains and top three individu­ als not on those teams at thc regional acorss lhe stale this week earned spots in thc state finals DeWitt won the Division 2 Regional chnm- baseball days at West Florida Dylan VanPutten, a 2012 Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate, was joined by his family as he committed to play baseball for the University of West Florida last month. VanPutten played the last two seasons for Grand Rapids Community College. Pictured are (front from left) mother Monique Algera, Dylan, (back) sister Morgan VanPutten, father Carl Algera and brother Logan VanPutten. Dylan batted .312 in his freshman season with the Raiders, belting three home runs and 12 RBI in 46 games. He batted .264 this spring with five home runs and 29 RBI in 40 games. The Vikings’ Alec Willison chips his ball onto the number one green during Wednesday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament at Prairiewood Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewcod’s Blake Yaeger hits a putt on number two during Wednesday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament at Prairiewood Golf Course in Otsego. (Photo by Brett Bremer) County Transit pionship at Pniiriewood. shooting a 301. Otsego and East Lansing earned the other two state qualifying spots, each scoring a 304. Gull Lake was fourth with a 305 and didn’t advance beyond the regional, but saw its top player move on. The Blue Devils Tyler VanDrrmolen had the day’s top score, a 68. Blake Yaeger had the low round for Lakewood. a 75. which put him in a tie for eighth place individually at lhe senior's final high school tournament. He was one stroke behind the third and final individual slate qualifier. "Blake has had a great career here at Lakewood and he fired an excellent final round today,” said Kutch. “He ended the year averaging 79 for his 18-hole rounds. Our entire team has shown so much improvement from just a year ago. Lakewood also got an 83 from Wyatt Moll. a personal best 87 from Alec Willison and an 87 from Wade Pierceficld. f “I'm very proud of these gentlemen,” Kutch said. St. Joseph was the tournament’s fifth place team, with a 308. followed by St. Johns 312. Lakewood 332, Haslett 340, StevensvilleLakeshore 340. Plainwell 347. Vicksburg 348 and Charlottte 371. The other two individual state qualifiers from the tournament were St Johns Zach Rosendale who shot a 73 and Trent Joynl from Plainwell sho shot a 74. DeWitt was led by Owen Beyer’s 71 and Cody While’s 73 wich pul them in third and fifth place individually. The Panthers also got a 79 from Josh Tempdman and a 78 from Geoffry Crolcy. Oisego was led by the day’s mnner-up, Ev an Slack who shot a 70. First alumni football game of summer Friday at Lowell Il is going to be a busy summer for cards, gift cards for Discount Mattress Sale Likevvood High School football alumni if and more. they so choose. Funds raised will go to the Ixiwell and Thc Vikings have three alumni football Lakewood High School football programs, games planned, with the first June 6 at l^ikewood fans can contact Ashton King at Ijowell. ’Die Viking alumni will also be taking 269-838-5625 or luikewood varsity football on Portland at Lakewood High School July coach Nick Boucher at 517-282-3003 to pur­ 19 and taking on Hastings alumni in Hastings chase tickets in advance. Aug. 23. King, the captain ot lhe Lakewood alumni The contest in Lowell, which is being team, said the Lakewood roster is full for the billed as lhe Legends Game by the Red upcoming contest, but there may be space in Arrows, will begin at 7:30 p m.. following a the rest of lhe summer’s contest for 7-on-7 contest between members of the Lakewood alumni who would like to get Lowell and Lakewood varsity teams at 6:30. involved. Tickets into the event are $5, and will also Lowell plans on bringing back stars like be good for door-prizes which include press Keith Nichol, Mike Koster. Andy Graham box seats for a future Lowell football game, and Jordan Moore lo play in the contest. an Under Armour shopping spree Biggby gift JOUfflgEfl BUS Ihseebides Fl ,F.un fyiM/nd T&wn H)!C FREE TROLLEY RIDES HMtmgj&Gu LjI •• Hide downtown for dinner, view the new sculptures, shop, get some ice cream, have coffee or drinks, visit the park,.. Fridays from 6pm to 9pm through August 15 The City of Hastings will be die venue this summer for the newest Trolley route. Every Friday night, now through August 15, the Trolley will ring through the streets from 6pm to 9:00pm. Catch it at any of the schools in die city limits, any city park, and other designated stops, or just flag it down on its route. All rides FREE compliments of the local businesses listed here. Downtown Hastings COUNTY SEAT LOUNGE SIABT&OO COURT HOUSE 6:53 7:43 8:33 Northeastern School 6:05 6:55 7:45 8:35 Bob King Park 6:08 6:58 7:48 8:38 Tyden Park 6:11 7:01 7:51 8:41 COURT HOUSE 6:17 7:07 7:57 8:47 6:19 7:09 7:59 Southeastern School 6:24 7:14 8:04 8:54 2nd Ward Park 6:26 7:16 8:06 8:56 • 6:31 7:21 8:11 9:01 6:34 7:24 8:14 9:04 . ' TAVERN 8:49 Fish Hatchery Park 6:37 7:27 8:17 9:07 Dairy Queen 6:41 7:31 8:21 9:11 . August 1 L.. - Q OF HASTINGS 8:30 6:03 Middle School -___ __ 7:40 1st Ward Park High School 1CH 6:50 in Downtown I ladings County Seat June27j 6:00 veri/on ,_.— w_ Doteman .Agency .. FRIDflyS 6:00 pm mi 9:00 mpyao THROUGH AUGUST IS August 15b" � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-06-12.pdf 444c52e9770cfc034d28a2a60215e0eb PDF Text Text Inspiration can break gridlock Hastings raises water, sewer rates National 2 4-Hour Challenge returns See Editorial on page 4 See Story on Page 10 See Story on Page 14 L Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 >gs Public Library L° C003 State St 3S Ml 49058-1954 ANNER Hastings PRICE 75C VOLUME 161, No. 24 NEWS BRIEFS Firstbank hosting chamber tonight The Barr)1 County Chamber of Commerce will have its June Business After Hours event at Firstbank. 1500 \V. M-43 Highway. Thursday. June 12, from 4:30 to 6 p nt Firstbank will soon become Mercantile Bank of Michigan, with additional financial options to help busi­ nesses grow’. Attendees of the Business After Hours event will be entered in a drawing for door prizes including $25 in Chamber Barry Bucks, which can be '‘pent al any of more than 120 chamber­ member businesses throughout the county. To attend the June 12 event at Firstbank. RSVP through email to info' * mibarry.com or call the Chamber, 269-945-2454. The Business After Hours events arc the second Thursday of every month from 4:30 to 6 p.rn. For a complete schedule of future events, visit the chamber website, Barry County launches Smart911 system by Julie Makarvwicz Stuff Writer Potentially life-saving information can be immediately available to first responders in emergency situations with the launch of Barry County’s new Smart911 program. Public safety officials announced the start of the program Tuesday, demonstrating how the system works at the central dispatch center. "I’m very excited about it," said Barry County Central Dispatch Director Phyllis Fuller. "My argument for the program is that if it saves even one person’s life over 10 years, it’s worth it.” The program cost $18,500 to start and will require an additional $13,500 annually during the five-year contract. Fuller said the money comes from the state 911 fund and the 19-cent surcharge on phone bills. She admitted it’s expensive, but thinks the positive possibilities outweigh the costs. Lani Forbes. Barry County 911 board chairperson, said she agrees. "For citizens, this means one less thing they have to think about in a stressful emer­ gency situation.” said Forbes. "Hie informa­ tion is already right there. If it helps find one missing child or one missing person then it’s worth it.” Smart911 offers residents, for free, a chance to create a safety profile of personal information that may be useful in emergency situations — information such as personal allergies, health concerns, medications, blood Barry County Central Dispatch Director Phyllis Fuller demonstrates how the Smart911 system works. types and contact information tor family members or friends. "By bringing Smart9H service to Barry County, we are giving local residents and vis­ itors the ability to pros ide potentially life-sav­ ing information to first responders before an emergency, which is especially important in situations when the caller is panicked or unable to ^peak.” said Hastings City Police Chief Jeff Pratt. 'Die program is strictly voluntary, and resi­ dents can provide as much or as little infor­ mation as they choose by logging on to www.smart9ll.com and following a step-bystep process. Fuller said she hopes many county resi­ dents will take advantage of what she believes can be a life-saving system. Fuller demonstrated how the profile infor­ mation is immediately triggered when an emergency call is made from one of the phone numbers included on the profile information. Dispatchers immediately can tell the origin of the call and see the profile information avail­ able for all the people on the profile list. Fuller said it's simple for residents to create their personal information on the system and she assured residents the system is safe and information cannot be accessed. The only time information is available is when it is ini­ tiated by a call from one of the phone num­ bers listed on the profile. The information is then available to dispatchers for one hour after (he initial call and after that, dispatchers are unable to search for it or access it. Fuller said. "We’re looking for critical pieces of infor­ mation that will be helpful in emergency situ­ ations," said Fuller. If provided, dispatchers immediately know about chronic illnesses, medications being taken, contact phone numbers for other fami- See SMART911, page 9 www.nrib.iny.com7oitrL.ni caiendur. Playing at the Plaza has magic, music Little Nell’s Magical Dancing Balloon Show will kick things off at noon today. June 12. "Little Nell.” or Catlin Lancaster, has been a performance artist for more than 20 years. She spins a unique and improvisational show with live music.. dance, balloon sculpture and more, shar­ ing her love for creative play with kids of all ages. Doug Fast takes to the stage at 6:30 that evening. A "Parrot Head’’ since 1973. Fast will perform an evening ol summertime favorites by Jimmy Buffet along with artists like Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney. Brad Paisley. Toby Keith. Zac Brown. Willie Nelson. Little Big Town, James Taylor, and Van Morrison, plus classic rock and country favorites. Local folk singer gets summer started Friday Acoustic indie folk singcrisongwriter Jenny ludoye will kick off the summer Fridays at the Fountain concert series this Friday. June 13. The free musical event sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council will again be held from noon Io 1:30 p.m. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn with a rain location at the Hastings City Bank Community Room (150 W. Court St.). LaJoyc, a 2011 graduate of Hastings High School, has been playing music since she was 5 years old and is influ­ enced by a wide range of artists such as Joni Mitchel). Sara Baredles, Gungor and The Civil Wais. Her music is some­ times driven by guitar, piano, mandolin, violin, or just a single drum. Attendees are reminded to bring their own chairs of blankets. In addition to enjoying the music, visitors will also have the opportunity to order lunch, onsjte. from Seasonal Grille and have it delivered right to their scats. For a complete listing of this sum­ mer’s Fridays at the Fountain perform­ ers visitwww.thornappieartsorg-sum­ mer-program SC Barry Township residents want answers, look to State Police by Constance Cheeseman Shit)' Writer The heat in Barry Township over police department staffing levels and charges of officer intimidation and harassment was still simmering at a special meeting of the town­ ship board Monday afternoon following calls from a capacity audience four days earlier for a formal investigation. After more contentious public comment and rancorous board statements Monday about how an investigation should be struc­ tured. the board voted unanimously to for­ ward a request to the Michigan State Police and to the state attorney general to conduct the review. Catherine Kaufman, township attorney, offered that the state would define the .scope of the investigation, essentially identifying what is within its jurisdiction and what falls on the shoulders of the township. Kaufman explained that the two private firms sug­ gested by her to Township Supervisor Wes Kahler for conducting the investigation were made to help the board develop and structure its policies, noting that the board would be reviewing the police department policy. "I am comfortable with overall policy” said Kaufman."However, individual behav­ iors cannot be regulated by the same poli­ cy,” Irustee Jim Alden stipulated that some­ one from outside the county’s state police post in Wayland be requested toperform the investigation to climinul the possibility of the investigation being siayed or tainted by friendships in place between Township Police Chief Victor Pieice and his depart­ ment, with other law enforcement members in the county. Alden was adamant that it is the board’s responsibility to decide the size of the reserves, on how many would be supported by the township. Alden added that the actu­ al limits to numbers of reservist had not been identified and voted on by the board. Kahler agreed with the opinions of board members on the need for an investigation and that it be done by the state police com­ mand. noting his loss on where to begin fol­ lowing the June 5 meeting "I didn’t know where to start with this,” conceded Kahler, "so 1 contacted Wayland, and they said they would send it up the lad­ der. I have heard a lot of additional things today. There is more to look at here, for us. as a board.” Alden, unhappy with the steps that Kahler had taken w ithout discussion by the hoard as a whole, added, ’ the method of contact should go to the top and work its way down, not the other way around. This thould include the state attorney general as well as the state police commandeer. We don’t want to taint this investigation and we want an experienced investigator with sev­ eral years of experience, not just a couple of years.” See BARRY TWP., page 5 County commissioners fly truce flag — for now by Doug VundcrLaan Editor Maybe it’s presence that makes the heart grow fonder. After a rancorous cornmittee-of-the-whole meeting just one day earlier. Barry County commissioners handed out the charm to each other at Tuesday’s county board meeting. "I apologize for my outburst to both Joyce and to the board yesterday,” said Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg. "It was not a professional way to handle my differences, and I’ll try' to do better in the future ’’ Board Chair Joyce Snow, the object of some pointed Stolsonburg invective for her lack of notice of Monday’s special meeting to discuss county facilities and their most effi­ cient future use, graciously accepted. "Thank you. Craig.” responded Snow. "I didn't realize that the email (announcing Monday’s meeting) didn’t occur.’’ The exchange, which also came with Snow’s words of commitment to keep Stolsonburg and ail board members better informed, preceded an unusually efficient adjournment to a meeting Tuesday that had what could have been a couple of ininijand mines on the agenda for discussion. Chief among them was what looked to be a show­ down with County Sheriff Dar Leaf over an embarrassingly late payment of a bill to Calhoun County for the housing of Barry' County inmates six months ago, due to over­ crowded conditions at the local jail. "Is the sheriff here?” queried Commissioner Jon Smelker. posing the ques­ tion that had an obvious answer. The question also acted as a reminder that the board had specifically requested Leaf’s presence at Tuesday’s meeting after a lengthy discussion regarding the situation at last week’s committec-of-thc-whole meeting. Snow responded that Leaf had forwarded an email to be read by County Administrator Michael Brown, which stated that Leaf and Deputy Pete Nevins would be unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting due to their atten­ dance at the Michigan Sheriff’s Association summer training conference from June 8 to 10 in Mackinac County. "Since discussion of the problem, we’re now on the same page.” read Brown from Leaf’s email communication. "Luella (Deputy County Administrator Dennison) has done a good job in creating a smooth billing process.” . The mix-up came over two bills from Calhoun County totaling $41,404 for inmate housing fees. The sheriff’s department paid $1,109 from its budget for medical charges while inmates were in Calhoun County cus­ tody, but mistakenly assumed the remaining $41,404 had been paid by the County Administrator's office. Commissioner Jim Dull was still adamant Tuesday that procedure* Ik in place to pre­ See COUNTY, page 7 Hastings board approves two-year contract for teachers by Sandra Ponsctto Stuff Writer The Hastings Area School System Board of Education, w.th Trustee Kevin Beck absent, unanimously approved a two-year contract with the lu,|jngs d,',riCt’S 'Cad’crS During the boanj's monthly work session Tuesday evening, representatives from admmtstranon and the HEA ,h wertf pleased that, unlike the previous contract. tt was negottated wnhout representatives fn>outside ol the district. According to a document drafted b> Hastings Area School System t„ .rim Superintendent Chris Cooley^id 111-A Chid Negotiator Andrew Haines.^ "i^X moved forward this Stough improved communications, collaboration and relation­ ship building among >laff. students and the community. This agreement reflects the progress made and the. continuation toward building a world class school district." In order to get the district UUI of a deficit budget, the previous contract included a 6 percent pay cut for teachers, 3 percent of which was permanent change to the pay scale. The remaining 3Perc<*t Was a tempo­ rary cut for the 2012-1 and 2013-14 fiscal years. J he new contract readjusted the pay scale, giving teachers bac the temporary 3 law. would equate to additional time in the classroom with students. The contract, which goes into effect July I and expires June 30, 2016, stipulates that teachers will continue to pay a portion of their insurance that is above state caps. "Both sides recognize the necessity of fis­ cal responsibility and sustainability, long tenn,” said Cooley and Haines in their joint statement- ’’This agreement symbolizes that understanding and will allow the district to budget over SI00,(XX) for curriculum to assist teachers, as well as a commitment to growing the fund balance by over $2(X),(XX) each percent reduction. Both sides agreed no t0 sboncn the school day so the additional fivc days required next year, in aercotdance with state year.” . , , . In other bttstneu, the board: • Heard a brief preliminary 2014-15 budget presentation from district Business Services Director Tim Berlin. The board will conduct a public hearing on the pro­ posed 2014-15 budget at 6:45 p.m. Monday. June 23. prior to its regular meeting, which will begin at 7 p.m. The hearing and meet­ ing will be conducted in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand St. • Approved a food service agreement for the 2014-15 school year with Lakewood Public Schools to share Food Service Director Matthew Moore. • Approved the non-renewai of Hastings High School F.nglish language arts teacher Kris Rasmussen High school principal Kevin Riggs recommended the non-renewal based on two .years of evaluations which rated Rasmussen as minimally effective. �Page 2 ■- Thursday. June 12. 2014 - The Hast-ngs £brne» told to embrace the unknown Eleanore James reads the class poem. ‘We are not children anymore “First and foremost, always embrace the unknown, because you don’t know where your interests will take you. Second, expect failure, for it is absolutely fundamental in pursuing new knowledge. Never lose your enthusiasm. And thirdly, do what you love, and never apologize for your passion and eagerness to explore. My hope for you, to celebrate the sheer joy of living, embracing knowledge from different vantage points. And there is nothing more essential than creating and sharing inspiration. I am honored to have been alongside all of you.” The tops of mortarboards tell of college-bound futures. Retiring Superintendent Paul Blacken by Constance Cheeseman Stuff Writer Welcoming parents, grandparents. educa­ tors. and administration. Delton Kellogg High School Principal Stewart Scofield offered congratulations to the senior class on com­ pleting high school requirements and exhibit­ ing talent, awareness and courage to step for­ ward into the w orld of adults. “Cumulating 13 years of effort, you have reached a milestone.” he said. “This chess will be ven successful, we have students pursuing a huge array of diverse careers.” Nicole Thompon. Robert Brindley and Kanoelani Chaffee each offered a look back on their schooling. •‘In our first steps, through grade school, wc began to meet new people, to forge friend­ ships. to leant more about ourselves than we had before,” said Brindley. “We were finding our the beginnings of our musical, athletic and academic talents.” “Life in middle school were the awkward years, discovering even more of ourselves, while our brains and bodies began to change. We experienced road trips, learning more independence.” said Thompson, “all having a lasting impact on us. Yet the adventures were still only beginning.” “High school, it just flew by.” said Chaffee. “Four years ago. wc were fresh out of middle school. Like Bowers beginning to blossom, we were beginning to bloom. We wanted to fit in, to be accepted by our peers. And wc were stepping out of our element, comfort zone." “As we progressed through high school, changes continued. We found our strengths our w eakness, our hobbies. As juniors we had harder classes, stressed over ACFs, were learning how to drise, and going to the prom, but most importantly, we found ourselves examples for the underclassmen. Yet we arc still blooming, at this point.” “As seniors, we arc the most influential in school, leaders of clubs, captains of sports spoke to his last graduating class while the head of the district “First and foremost, always embrace the unknown, because you don't know where your interests will take you,” said Blacken. “Second, expect failure, for it is absolutely fundamental in pursuing new knowledge. Never lose your enthusiasm. And thirdly, do what you love, and never apologize for your passion and eagerness to explore. My hope for you, to celebrate the sheer joy of living, embracing knowledge from different vantage points. .And there is nothing more essential than creating and sharing inspiration. I am honored to have been alongside all of you. Congratulating the seniors as they received their diplomas, each school board member look turns shaking hands with the graduates. Tassels were turned and caps, some highly decorated with goals and colleges of choice, were tossed into the air signifying the end, while simultaneously paving the way for new beginnings. Stewart Scofield, high school principal; accounts the many achievements of the Delton Kellogg Class of 2014. teams. Now fully bloomed, we turn our focus to finding successes of our own." Eleanore James read the class poem. ‘We arc Not Children Anymore.’ and Chaffee shared the intentions for the senior class gift. “First, we will be placing a panther head to the entrance of the football field. We will be buying a new iPad and mending and framing the artwork of our national artwork winners." Salutatorian Chase Henderson said gradua­ tion is no small feat. “A diploma gifts us with wings. Everyone has the potential to succeed, to change the world for the better,” said Henderson. “Follow your heart and choose a course that is important to you M:le your own path. Make this summer one we w ill all remember.” Valedictorian Marceline Stevens said she is proud of the .HX) 17- and 18-year-olds, “For us. it’s bittersweet. The memories are never insignificant, and this day is so impor­ tant. yet I have no idea where I will be in 10 years.” she said. “ There is no exact life plan, it’s OK not to have a plan. Be, do anything. All that matters is that we arc happy.” The Delton Kellogg Symphonic Band, under the instruction of Sara Knight, played tunes from “Pirates of the Caribbean.” Senior band members joined in one last time. Retiring Superintendent Paul Blacken. • ---Salutatorian Chase Henderson quotes Robert Frost and reminds his classmates to never be afraid of facing challenges. Tossing their caps into the air, iss, comPleiing high school. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 12.2014 - Page 3 Steve Reid honored at Hastings alumni banquet ^■s^s9ns REJOB^? *?|WF“*^ras ***?**$«..’ &--4-W1 I i '' ft"- . ■ ' ♦ 7^' ' • ... ,<* * *W ; SG5 'W# .*■. . .- ?£?• Steve Reid addresses the audience after being introduced as Alumnus of the Year. Daniel Sprague, a 2014 graduate, speaks to fellow alumni. by Constance Cheescman Staff Writer The Hastings Alumni Association hosted its 127th reunion in the Hastings High School cafeteria Saturday, June 7, during which the classes of 1939, 1944, 1949. 1954. 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974 were honored. The class of 2014 was honored with the newest Saxon alumni. Daniel Sprague and Zachary McMahon, both Dana Burgess Scholarship recipients, received congratula­ tions and an award. “Hastirtgs has the distinguished notoriety of continuing to maintain the oldest continu­ ing active alumni [association] in Michigan." said toastmaster, Larry Hathaway. David Logan, alumni association, president presented the Distinguished .Alumni ?\ward to Steve Reid, a 1969 graduate of Hastings. Reid accepted the award with gratitude and humor. Maintaining a love affair with music since his high school days. Reid became a bass vocal­ ist. and has directed and performed theater in and around his hometown of Hastings. His wit and confidence were acknowledged along with his passion ns a pastor and director.of Love The., now Barry County Cares. Saturday’s event included speakers from several of the honored classes, each one describing to the nearly 100 people attending the banquet, what their lives were like during their years al Hastings High School. Special acknowledgment was given to Marleah Dennison, a member of the class of 1939. Dennison, 92, was active in stage and performing arts during school and recently joined her son, Terry, in donating funds to develop the Dennison Performing Arts Center. The meal was prepared by Matt Moore, Hastings High School food services director, and the 1LSS food sen ice staff and served by students in the William T. Wallace chapter of the National Honor Society. Members of the Class of 1964 stand in recognition during the 127th Hastings Alumni Association’s Banquet, Saturday, June 7, qt.the High School Cafeteria PUBLIC NOTICE HISTORIC CHARLTON PARK ' Historic Charlton Park’s Recreation Area will be closed on Sunday, June 15, 2014 for the 33rd Annual Father’s Day Car Show The public is advised that > South Chariton Park Road, from M-79 . * io River Road, will be Closed Sunday, June 15, 2014 from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., except to residential and event traffic. Residents and event visitors may proceed northbound only on Charlton Park Road. Histotuc Milage, Museum & Recreation Area )iarltoN Park 2M5 S. Charlton Park Rd.. lUrtints Ml 4WSM-S10: Ph: 2A9-945-3775 lax: 1A9-945-0J90 MWMxharltonparkj»n: V x Your adventure begin* with a orurday Canadian Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Sault Ste. Marie hat to offer, including the 'naw' Heritage Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal. Packages start at just $158. Train runs Juno 24-Oct 13,2014. ¥ OCntario anada Book your Packages at i/ < ox call >’•>. for your package guide. Marleah Dennison, a member of the class of 1939, attends the banquet with her friend Nola Edwards. GEORGE r^Yl “TURK” LEROY L - J j boulter y July 7, 1975 - Jtinc 17, 2013 June 17, 2013, one year gone J| but not forgotten A Father's Day will always remain very special in memories, not knowing this to the last one for you Io be here and to receive your big bear hug you always gave so freely. Your life u#5 9^ ^1l)rt, son, but uv rest assured we will see you again one day iH Heaven. God in Hi$ wisdom knew you were gelling tired with all your pain and medical issues and decided it was time to journey you to your final home, free from your pain and suffering. Holiday time, you were always at the head of the table where you always rjJC pJaoe stiu holds a special place for ypu mid in our memories you will always be the smiling (Turk) at the head of the table: Sn,lly missed by, s Steve Reid. His Children, Mom & ^ad Boulter Kim& ^cott Buell and Family Dale^Lisa and Megan Boulter It's Friday lhe 13th What could possibly go wrong? Emmanuel Episcopal Church 315 W.Center St Hastings Friday the 13th of June 7:30 p.m. Sung by the Emmanuel Episcopal Choir Mark Doster Directing FREEWILL OFFERING FOR EMMANUEL MUSIC FUND �Page 4 - Thursday. June 12. 2014 - The Hastings Banner Did you see? Inspiration can break gridlock Fawn-tastic find Like many adults on a typical summer weekend. I found myself perched in the Caro! Mantle of Hastings was plan­ ning to have some timber cut when the contractor brought her out to see this newborn fawn nestled among the ferns and other plants. She took this photo and went online to learn, according to www.wildlifecenter.org, “It’s normal for a lawn to be alone during the day; the mother will stay away to avoid leading predators to its location. If you find a fawn, leave it alone - the mother will return at dusk.” We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barrs County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. Ml 49058; or email newstejadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who look the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. D„ remember? ‘Modern-day’ wagon train The following was sent as a "RediMctno” addressed to former Banner editor Buzz Youngs dated Jan. 11. 1966. The clip­ ping may not have run in the Banner, but still may be of interest to readers. (At least today’s readers don’t have to yearn for sum­ mer weather, like others may have in January 1966) Kathleen Mudge, Hastings’ writer­ traveler, tries her hand at leading the modern-day wagon train. Five ClarkCortez units (four of which are pictured here) took off from Denver Dec. 10 and headed for a sightseeing jaunt to Miami. Kathleen was asked to guide the cara­ van as a service from her client, Clark Equipment Company, maker of the Cortez motor home. The trip took 10 days, with stops at such points of inter­ est as Six Flags Over Texas, Jefferson Davis’ Home and Museum on the Gulf of Mexico; New Orleans; Bellengrath Have you Winter Haven area where this photo­ graph was taken. Mrs. Mudge stands at far left. The others are Denverites from the caravan. met? Mamed in 1957, Frank and Pat Reser of Clarksville have been busy the past 57 years. Frank worked for Genera! Motors for 22 years, retiring in 1999. He also was a heat­ ing and cooling contractor, a business their son Dave now operates. Pat was a bus driv­ er for Lakewood Public Schools for 25 years, retiring in 1994. They also have been involved in the community — all while rais­ ing six children. Pat recently stepped down after serving on the Clarksville Area Library board for 21 years. She remains a member of the Friends of the Clarksville Area Library. She was the first woman on the village council, where she first served as a trustee and currently serves as street commissioner for the vil­ lage. Pat spent many years volunteering as a Cub Scout den leader and a Girl Scout assis­ tant. She continues to work on the Clarksville Ox Roast Committee, as she has since 1975. Frank was a Boy Scout leader for 15 years. He is the zoning commissioner for the village and has been part of the Ox Roast committee since the beginning. He has been part of (he roasting crew since he began assisting Austie Miller in the early 1960s. He’s been in charge of watching over the meat ever since. Although he is training his son Dave to take over, he has no immediate plans to retire from the roasting. "He’ll finish when he’s finished,” said Pat. The couple enjoy spending time with their 15 grandchildren and II great grand­ children as often as possible. For all they have done and continue to do for their community, Frank and Pat Reser are Bright Lights in the village ol Clarksville. FuvoriU* movie: Frank doesn’t watch movies. Pat likes anything w ith John Wayne in it. Gardens at Mobile, Ala.; Manatee Springs National Park in Florida; the Ringling Brothers Circus Museum in Sarasota; the Singing Tower at Lake Wales; and Cypress Gardens in the , aluminum-reflected sunshine of bleachers at a youth baseball park Saturday watch­ ing some youngsters having the time of their life. This was no ordinary game. One young guy tapped a rubber ball off the batting tec. then picked up his crutch­ es ami hobbled toward first base. A young lady in a wheelchair rolled into second base, and a kid with leg braces hit the third base bag with a smile that seemed brighter than the June sunshine. When the Iasi hitter on the 11-member team rolled his hit out toward shortstop, they cleared the bases and called it a grand slam home run — because it was time to change sides. Funny how a twoinning game between two teams with 11 players each ended in a 22-22 lie. Dial's how al! the games end, I learned later, at the Miracle League field just out­ side of Rockford. There are only five rules to the game played on an AstroTurf car­ peted field with bases, foul lines, and even the dirt of the infield painted on so every­ thing is flat: Every player bats once each inning; all players are safe on the bases; every player scores a run before the inning is over (last one up gets <T home run); community children and volunteers serve as ’buddies’ to assist the players; and each team and each player wins every game. • It’s how the game should be played because no player 1 saw on Saturday could play it without a smile. Over and over again, 1 saw joy and surprises that brought tears to my eyes. As one tall run­ ner — who preferred to stroll the bases with a constant smile and w ith his hands behind his back — was escorted by his "buddy" to score a run. he stopped just feet from home plate. "Touch home plate, touch home plate,” exhorted his "buddy,” to which he bent over from where he was standing and touched the plate with his hand. Celebration erupted and the "runner” walked to the dugout like he'd just hit a walk-off home run. My tears were for moments like that, but 1 think they came as much from the visible evidence of how far we’ve come as a society in lhe treatment and the inclu­ sion of our most needy. As a former teacher and school board member, 1 well recall the frustration of unfunded man­ dates and the federal demand that districts provide special education services with­ out the accompanying funds to pay for those services. I once grated under the demands of parents advocating for their special-needs children and anticipating the disruption to the general education classroom. Here we are today, still with funding challenges and parental demands, but look how far we’ve come as schools and as communities. It tells me that in a world of frustration over health care, outrage about school shootings, and the insanity of government gridlock at every level, there are milestones we need to celebrate, progress in which to lake pride. * That reality extends beyond public edu­ cation. In every institution that we’ve come to decry for its bureaucracy and cold-hearted regulation we can also find stories of greater good. Barry County Board Chair Joyce Snow can tell you a lot about red tape, inane rules, and political quicksand, but she's also been part of government working as an advocate, especially as a former head of the county’s Michigan Works office. "We had a young man in his early 30s who had lost his job and his daughter and been badly burned after falling into a firepit.” relates Snow of one story that still lives in her heart. "One thing after another had gone wrong for him. We helped him get employment through the state garage, and three times a year, he’d What do you Best advice ever received: Frank’s mother, a devout Christian woman always said, “Lxl the Lord handle it,” which both Frank and Pal strive to remember when the going gets rough. Favorite place to visit: Alaska. Frank would like to move there; Pal would love to visit again. Person they’d most like to meet: Frank and Pat would both like to meet Franklin Delano Roosevelt, alter whom Frank was named. They have .visited the FDR Memorial in Washington, D.C., and enjoyed it immensely. Most proud of: "Hanging in there” for ""H”'-'57 years. ,, ‘■natest tiling about Clarksville: It s a •Mnall community and a ^rval P,aCC 10 ra’sc ..,*r"'ey won ,h IoU<rv: I’M would l«> bllls and share it with the children. Frank would spend it ri.^''°ji‘ethi|dhll0d memory: Pal fondly * members gojn b.,ref(X)t <<> creek and E,"*’ remembers good times spent ,U),ll,ng and tkh Ir a tor voUI* I*0?10’ Pal a.,ld 1 r-‘nk both acre.- \ct sour mind on what . ee uS al the office just to come back in to sc J()|ng a|ld •“ hoW W -------- who still mars Js a „.~vided for so ally funded program provided tor many ...., M,m<.er Jeff Mansfield dtv^r'a phone conversation, he goes immediately to the story of Rev.^RandaH Bertrand and the Hastings Ska e Par where he ministers to a differently lenged population in the community. “It’s han! for us [as a city I to provide services to that group, we’re not tn a posi­ tion to prov.de a structured P^"1 points out Mansfield, "but Pastor RondaIt has taken the setting and made it an out­ reach. We play a piece of that in so many ihings.” , Mansfield views himself much like an educator by providing his staff the resources and the means by which to make things happen for the community. “Over the years, we can’t resolve every problem but, in many cases, we have a really high success rate of providing serv­ ices or resolving issues. We provide a wonderful slate of services to our commu­ nity that, in many cases, people Lake for granted.” Though it may be overlooking the good that institutions provide, maybe we’re just too distracted by the madness of all that s around us. The massacre of 20 students in Newtown. Conn., wasn’t even two years ago, but we’ve had 74 school shootings since. Though I guard my political lean­ ings. it’s obvious to all that the surprise election yesterday of a first-time politi­ cian to take lhe position of Eric Cantor, the U.S. House Majority Leader, means continued gridlock in Washington, D.C.. and any kind of approach to addressing gun violence. I’m part of a generation that watched America go to the moon and turned racial injustice into a civil rights initiative that’s extended even to the special-needs ath­ letes I watched play ball Saturday. What will wc be leaving the children of this generation as an inspiration? School emergency code plans as a response to potential school shooters? A political sys­ tem designed to hogtie any effort to advance our culture? I’m going to turn to my new Miracle league friends for inspiration. Not only do these children play baseball — they show everyone how lhe game should truly be played and they share lheir joy. "As a special education teacher, I was once also a football coach,” says Matt Goebel, director of curriculum for lhe Hastings Area Schools, of a position he once held with Grandville Public Schools. "Every year, 1 made sure I had students with disabilities that were team managers. That connection helped not just the stu­ dents with disabilities, it was really al! about the football players, how they inter­ acted and made connection with those kids.” In a seven-year time span, Goebel coached a multitude of defensive lineman. Four became All-State selections and, today, three of them are special education teachers. "Some people lose lhe innocence and the genuine love that the human spirit can provide to lhe greater good," sums up Goebel, sounding as if he could be talking to all of the challenges in our culture. "That genuine love comes out in these kids and melts hearts.” There's the inspiration America needs. Doug VandcrLaan, Editor think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on lhe question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabu­ lated and reported along with a new- questions lhe following week. Last week; The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the first-ever limits on carbon pollu­ tion from power plants this week with rigid requirements for Michigan to help in the battle against climate change. Is climate change a real threat? For this week: In most graduation classes this spring, female honors graduates outnumbered males. Studies show girls are higher academic performers and are more likely to suc­ ceed in college. One former area educator terms it “the war against boys.” Do we need affirmative action for hoys m schools? 73% Yes □ Yes 27% No U No todo.and slick wM it.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 1?. 2014 — Page 5 Sarver has proven record for District 1 War on mute swans continues To the editor: B ittV?" lflouk’h the concerned citizens of Ih’iik* * Ucre a^ured by the “powers * ‘ th*1 there would be no more mute swan killing on Middle Lake in Barn County * cr last year’s outcry from lhe public, it has n confirmed by the Michigan Department ..... alUra' Resources that there was indeed a 1 hng ot several swans in the past few weeks on that lake through a permit issued June 4. Many of us here on Leach Like were wonenng where our swans had gone, and now wc know. Unfortunately for us. Leach Like is tn close proximity to Middle Like and the swans that we enjoy on our lake often fly next door to Middle Lake where they are prompt­ ly and senselessly shot. Unfortunately for us, there is an individual on Middle Like who has made killing all mute swans in Barry County his mission in hfe and has supposedly garnered the majority of Middle Lake residents to support this shameful and inhumane slaughter. However, after having asked for months for written proof that 70 percent of the Middle Lake res­ idents support this, I have yet to receive any­ thing. I would urge an)one living on Middle Like who would like to end this killing to contact me immediately so we can try to rescind this permit to kill the swans, which w ill continue until at least 2015. Here on Ixach Lake, these mute sw ans arc part of our culture, and many of us enjoy their magnificent beauty and counting cygnets in the early summer. This summer, there are no cygnets to count. 1 stopped by the public access on Middle Lake the other day and just sat there, looking at a barren lake, devoid of any life at all — ducks, geese and, of course, swans. 1 am so glad I live on Leach Like where we can enjoy nature without the noise of gunfire shooting wildlife out of the sky just because they simply exist. Mary Fisher, Hastings (jAArite Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: J ’ lb (he v<lit<,r: -rlcs Po|; Recently. ,c,vln,.Chief Jerry Snrvvr retired .n J Enforcement for.V l'?^. annoGnCcd’^‘« serve the community* narrv bl’ he would like ^District I 47’7 Board of Commissioners f। . <i district that encompasses lh^n.hip X’'and a p,,,. lion ol ll^nn^T‘’nrecnM Jerry has a P^oficerns f management with thoughtful he elderly and families through hH act,vc •ition on boards such ns suicide prevention, the Family Support Center. Barry County Substance Abuse. Silent Observer and m his support of the elderly fighting against scam artists. With his extensive educational back ground, Jerry will have the means to commu­ nicate directly and personally through the Internet, on the phone or in person with any­ one who wishes to voice concerns or com­ plaints about whnt goes on in Burry County. Barry County needs good, dedicated peo­ ple who are ready, willing and able to under­ To the editor: and liver disease, to name a few. The American Cancer Society estimates that 55(),(XX) people will be told they have cancer this year. That is about 1.500 people each day receiving the bad news in the United States. The money we spend on 45 minutes of boom-booms in the sky could maybe save With the Juty " *; ,Ufuming soon, it is time tocelcbmtt. many million" of • . .doUaste w fuvworks for the Fourth of Jul.' • alone spent $600 million last >’* • We could e.isily P ,,s money to work toward finding a curv or canccr, Parkinson’s your life as well as many more needing treat­ ment. Put this $600 million to a good cause. Let's band together as a nation and fight the cancer and so many other diseases. Aaron L. Sherk. Hastings BARRY TWp.f continued from page 1-------------------------------Alden then motioned that a person of record be assigned as inc communication liai­ son betw een the State ohce investigator and the board. This person will relate to the board all activity and correspondence regarding the investigation. This motion was supported and also passed unanimously. Delton resident Dan Sutherland asked the board if this activity and correspondence would be made available to the public, to which Kaufman answered. “Yes, with some exceptions regarding [Freedom of Information Act] and private information.” Alden asked Kaufman if board members can request progress reports of and during the investigation, such ns the scope, when it is defined. Kaufman replied that sans any private information, yes. Alden explained that the person investigating, should come before the board and announce the scope, as it’s defined, to the public or in written report prior to the start of the investigation. “so we know the scope of the investigation before proceeding. I want lhe scope made public.” Made public at Monday’s meeting were several more residents voicing opinions an observations about the issues that came to a head al the June 5 meeting. “It feels like the tail wagging lhe dog here, the township should set the roles and policy.” Delton resident John Catpenter told the board Monday, regarding the numbers of resen cs officers that the ivill allow and how much authority they should be given. “We need independent investigation of the matter." especially revolving around harassment, intimidation allegations. At die June 5 township board meeting. Pierce conceded that he has 34 reserve offi­ cers in addition to his official staff of four full-time officers. Carpenter asked the board Monday for information on each officer and reserve offi­ cer. stating that one officer was known to have been removed from another community and that that officer should be moved out of Delton, as well. “There arc fols of good cops here and we know this,” observed Carpenter, “but what we need is leadership.” Mitch Tolan. a Middleville resident and a reserve officer in Barry Township, quickly dismissed all allegations of inappropriate use of authority by the township police force, stating information that had been voiced was incomplete, misleading and that most of the complaints were registered by mis-infonned individuals. Tolan commended Pierce, and said he wished there was as similarly sized police force in his community of Yankee Springs, including a presence in the school. Delton resident Delores Mohn said she taught at Delton Kellogg for 32 years. “I commend Chief Pierce and the support of the schools,” said Mohn. “They step up and help when necessary. Being accused, he should have had the right to speak and he did­ n't gel that (at last Thursday’s regular town­ ship board meeting). He was not give this opportunity. 1 have a passion for this commu­ nity. anyone who knows me, knows I am pas­ sionate about our residents and students. Keep up doing the good work,” said Mohn, motioning towards Pierce, who had since arrived to lhe meeting, wearing uniform cus­ tomary for patrolling lhe community on bicy­ cle. William Chaney of Hickory Comers said that Delton was not the only community that suffered from harassment. He detailed an incident, lasting several days, where law enforcement had parked along his property, remaining for hours, appearing as if they were staking out his residence, “without explana­ tion or cause, killing the grass where they parked with the car running. Calls to have them move were met with, ‘they can do what­ ever they want.’ That’s my say on this.” Kahler for the township board, noted, dur­ ing a lull in speakers, that several letters, in support of Pierce and the law enforcement reserves, had been sub­ mitted by members of the community. Lending support, according to Kahler, were Stew Scofield. Delton Kellogg High School principal, athletic director Mike Mohn, and six more reserve officers from Barry and sur­ rounding townships. Dan Sutherland, resident on Parker Road, wondered out loud why the board had only heard from the reservists in support of Pierce, and what about lhe life of the individual(s) who were on the receiving end of alleged police misconduct “You have overdone this issue with Tujax and you are try ing to ruin the life and reputa­ tion of a community member.” said Sutherland, referencing the recent arrest of business owner Jack Nadwomik. “Most don’t sec lhe police in town. We really don’t need 42 police officers. Wc don’t have to prepare for every possible thing to happen. “Those involved in the altercation (with Nadwomik) should be fired. The property was his. it is private. Law enforcement docs not have the right to disrespectful. We don’t need 42 of these guys, a lot of which appear to be ‘wanna-bes.’” said Sutherland, with support being voiced from the audience, “The board needs to take charge of this. We are now starting to see what this group is like.” Sutherland supported the call for the town­ ship board to regulate the numbers and scruti­ nize the backgrounds of all reservist and offi­ cers serving in the township. Delton businessman Mike Smith had given his take on the matter of discussion at last Thursday’s regular board meeting and returned Monday to update. “Il is very nice to see the support for Victor today,” began Smith. “I am proud the police department is here. We need this to be resolved. I commend the board for going ahead with the idea of an outside investiga­ tion. I am in support of the reservists and of in school presence. I like the idea of the State Police investigating and I am glad to hear the other side for Pierce. My frustration last week was w ith the media being called into our local community, by Pierce. The investigation should help us get resolution, so that every­ body is heard correctly. I>et’s tune it [the police department] up and make this commu­ nity great again.” Homeowners Wanted! Kayak Pools is looking for Demo Homesites to display our “Maintenance-Free’’ Kayak Pool. Save Thousands of $$$’s with this unique opportunity! State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov ’ U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washinoton D C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. \ y ’ ‘ Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510, phone (202) 224-6221'District office:110'Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Conqress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. y Shirley Barnum. Hastings Fireworks cost could be better invested Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing. Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831. fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503 phone (616)451-8383. stand how millions of dollars in Barry County taxpayer money .should be used wisely and thoughtfully If you would like to find out more about Jerry Sarver, engage him in conversation when you sec him al a meeting, on the street, at church or any other public place. You will agree that he is the candidate to vote for in the Republican primary Aug 5. 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Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a m.. Nursery and Children s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p m. io 7:30 p.m CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9.45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.: livening Service 6 p.m.: Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST RAFI 1ST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Cume, Sr. Pastor. Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor; Josh Marner. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 u.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a tn. Worship Service: 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m . Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Childrens Choir. Sports Ministries.......... WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.: Sunday School. 10.45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 u.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School mid Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - /Xdult Sunday School: 9 ant. Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.nt) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes, Praise Band. Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.). e-mail office^ mci.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information . WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 am. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Liccy Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School II am.: Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.: Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning sen-ice time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9;I5 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week), lhe Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rl Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.l(Vandrcwatthias. We arc part of lhe Diocese of the Grexit Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Qhurch Website: wvvw. hopeum.org. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007, Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Kelson. Office hours. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 6 p.m. Sr. Hi & Jr. Hi Youth *(Oct. thru May) Sunday evening service 6 pm: SonShlnc Preschool (ages 3 & 4) (September thru May), Tues., Thurs. from 9-11:30 am, 12-2:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru April); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Oct. thru May). Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Meeting. Thursday 9:30 am - Women’s Bible Study. COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH zl Conununity of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim^cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058- Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship I» a.m. Children’s Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273. Hastings, MI 49058, Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: wvvvv.lifcgalecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Strenghtening Famlies Thru Christ’' 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 am. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellow-ship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 u.m Worship Senice: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4­ 4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, will return Sept. 10. 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for-lunch at 11:30 a.m. will continue throughout the sum­ mer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - ’ SON HARVEST COUNTY FAJR.” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wcd.Thurs. 9 am-2:30 p.m., Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 u.m.. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616-731-5194. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, June 15, 2014 • Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00. June 15 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. June 16 - Recovery- Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor z\my Luckey http://www.discovcr-gracc.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings. MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUM­ MER SCHEDULE • Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship avail­ able during service. Visit us online at www.ftrstchurchhasE injXQIg and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbytrrian.blogspoi.com. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 945-2471 F/exfah 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Him 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 EMPIRE, Ml . Jarnes Maxim Dailey of Empire, formerly of Hastings and Trenton, passed from this life into his eternal resting place, Wednesday, June 4. 2014 at his home with family. James was born on July 20. 1929 in Monroe, to James H. and Gertrude (Schcnavar) Dailey. James worked for Flexfab (Hastings) and Monsanto in the Shawinigan Resins Division (Trenton) and the Sleeping Bear National Park. He had a personal involvement with Saint Vincent De Paul. He.was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church. Empire. He for­ merly participated in ministry formation and marriage encounter at St. Rose of Lima in Hastings. He enjoyed playing tennis and golf in Empire, and while spending winters at Holiday Park in North Port. FL. He spent his time travelling and enjoying outdoor activi­ ties with his family and friends. He was a committed, loving husband, father and grand­ father. James is survived by his wife Mary Dailey (Brochue) married June 10, 1950 in Wyandotte; daughter, Kathleen; sons, James and Laura, Thomas with wife Krystyna, Curt and Shelly; eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and loving sister. Virginia Brockmiller (Dailey). , He is preceded in death by his brothers, Nelson, Arthur, and Gordon Burbo; sisters. Nina Merkle (Buify). and Donna Compau (Dailey). ., / A memorial mass will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, June 14, ^014 allhe St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. The family will greet friends starting at 10:30 a n. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. P.O. Box 257, Empire, Ml 49630; designate to the Youth Ministry in memory of James M. Dailey. The family chose Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City. DOSLEY D>M0 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 FOLEY, AL - Nicholai “Kohla” Troy Mcthvin. age 25, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 7,2014 in Us Vegas, NV. He *as bom in ’ Zaporizhia, Ukraine on September 27, 198R and became a United States citizen at the age of 15 when he moved with his parents to Hastings. ML He was a current resident of Foley, AL Fluent in both Russian and English Kohla attended Delton 7ellogg Schools and’was a dual enrolled stu­ dent who graduated with honors in 2008. He wmed his Associates in Arts Degree front KcH«gg Community College, and attended HASTINGS, MI - Robert L. Falconer, age 91, of Hastings, passed away June 5,2014 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Bob was bom on October 21, 1922 in Hastings, to Benjamin and Minnie (Woolston) Falconer. Bob was married to Myrtle Norton on February 9, 1946. Other than a few years in White Cloud, MI and Lake Placid. FL, Bob was a lifelong resident of Barry County. Bob served in World War II from December of 1942 to December of 1945 and spent 2 1/2 years in the Philippines, New Guinea, Dutch New Guinea and Kuaii where he received the Good Conduct Medal, 44 Victory Medal, Philippine Libcratrion Ribbon with one Bronze Star. Bob had many occupations including being a farmer, haul­ ing cement blocks for Steve Scott of Delton, driving truck for Midway Polish and Buffing, carpenter for Jerry Johnson and spent his last 10 years working for Flexfab where he retired in 1985. Bob was preceded in death by his wife. Myrtle; his parents, Benjamin and Minnie Falconer; son.. Larry Robert Falconer and daughter. Roseanna Marie Falconer, brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Lois Falconcr;brothers-in-law, George Lydy. Jack Norton, Buster Norton and Richard Main. Bob is survived by his daughter and son-in­ law, Pat and Bob Doezema, 389 N. Airport Rd. in Hastings; sister, Reba Lydy; sister-in­ law, Barbara Main; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Girrbach Funeral Home,' 328 S. Broadway in Hastings. Funeral services fol­ lowed the visitation. Burial was held al Rutland Township Cemetery'. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign lhe online guest book or to leave a memory or message for lhe fam­ ily. Davenport University working on a degree in computer programming. Kohla loved soccer, basketball, computer games, and his family. He worked for Wal­ mart since he was a senior in high school beginning in Hastings and transferring to Gulf Shores. AL. Immeasurably missed. Kohla was the beloved son of Charles E. and Jill (Schulz) Mcthvin of Hastings. He is also survived by five sisters and four brothers, Maria Methvin, Shakcria Mcthvin, and Brook Rasmussen all of Hastings, Ludimila Moroz of Castel Voltumo, Italy, and Jimmi Sue (Danny) Gille of Yellville, AR; brothers. /Xlexander Methvin, Marquell, Giles both of Hastings, C. Duane (Janet) Methvin of Fairhope, AL, and Igor Moroz of Zaporizhia, Ukraine. He is survived by maternal grandparents,: Beatrice Schulz of Hastings, Dorene Turner of Caro, and Silas Barkley of Tay lor. His nieces and nephews are Jerred Parris IV, and Tandra McKinstry of Hastings. Molly and Matty Methvin of Fairhope, AL, Antonio Moroz of Castel Voltumo, Italy and Zebullan (Amy) Gilley and boys. Grace (Shane) Stolz, and Caleb Gilley, all of Yellville, AR. Kohla is survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will be a memorial service for Kohla Monday. June 16. 2014 beginning at 11a.m. at Thomapple Valley Church with Andrew Courtright officiating; visitation pnor to the service at 10 a.m. Luncheon served following the service. Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 5. M-43 Hwy.. Hastings. MI 49058. Cremation has occurred; he will be laid to pjst in Anderson Flats Cemetery. Arkansas at a later date. WYOMING, MN - Walter Herbert Forsberg, age 89, passed away on Sunday. May 18, 2014 al Meadows Memory Care in Wyoming, MN. . Walter was bom in Iron Mountain, MI on June 10, 1924 to Swedish immigrants Victor and Karolina Forsberg and was lhe youngest of eight children. Walter’s father was a cobbler, and one of Walt’s favorite early memories was of spend­ ing time with his father in his shoe shop in Iron Mountain. When the home and cobbler’s business were claimed under eminent domain. Victor and Karolina moved their family to a farm in Pine Creek, MI. After graduating from high school. Walter worked briefly at the Willow Run Bomber Factory in Ann Arbor before joining the army. Walt served as a Private First Class in the 28th Infantry Division and fought on the front lines in the Battle of lhe Bulge in World War II, where he received a Bronze Star. After returning home, Walt earned his BS degree in biology from Northern Michigan University and MA degree in education from lhe University of Michigan. He then taught and worked as a principal in Germfask, MI before leaving to start a new career as a text­ book salesman. He married Naomi Jordahl in 1954 in Madison, WI, and moved to Hastings with. Naomi where he lived for more than 60 years. Walter was active in lite Swedish American Society, the Finnish American Society, and the Algonquin Lake Community Association, and was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Walt enjoyed cooking, music, reading, and exercising at Pennock Health and Wellness Center. Most of all, he enjoyed having inter­ esting conversations with friends and family. Walter is survived by his sons, John (Kerry) of St. Paul, MN, Erik (Mami) of Madison, WI, and Peter of Hastings; grand­ children. Kevin (Cara), Matthew, Paul, Johanna. Brian, Neil, Michael, Amy, and Alex; brother, Harold (Lilian, deceased); sis­ ters-in-law. Betty Forsberg and Margaret Rhude (Maurice); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi; siblings, Ruth Kjellberg (Glen), Viola Smith (Curtis), Carl Forsberg. Hugo Forsberg (Betty, surviving), Alice Anderson (Eugene), and Helen Walsh (Joe), and broth­ ers-in-law Harold (Marilyn) Jordahl and Donald Jordahl. Walt was a gracious, honorable and sincere man - a true gentleman. He was cherished by his family and will be dearly missed. A memorial for Walter will take place on Sunday, June 29, 2014. A brief graveside service will be held at the Rutland Township Cemetery at 12:30 p.m., followed by fellow­ ship and a luncheon at the Algonquin Lake Lodge at 1 p.m. Memorials to the Barry Community Foundation are preferred. Turkey farm hosting open house Otto’s turkey farm near Middleville invites the public to enjoy spend some time down on the farm Saturday. June 14, from 9 a.m to I p.m. Guests will have a chance to tour the farm, tide tn a horse-drawn wagon, meet the turkeys and see lots of tractors, old and new Samples of turkey hot-dogs and turkey gnllers will be available, along with ice cream. ° c fHnnx,.is al 7640 W’ Sla* Road. Middleville Visit wWw.ottosturkeyfarm.com for more information. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. ’ J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 HWY-- north of Hastings city limits __ _____ _______ �Car show will rumble into Charlton Park Sunday l'r'hCr'S Dav Car Show a destination . * Histone Charlton Park is admirers, alike Car cnl,wsinsls cars on°<hsp| *v tO pcrusc 7OO*P,US Staccv GrJ ^yc«ng more than 45 acres, ager s.id Charl,On Park’a ^ce man­ nings for i S O,|C niOsl beautiful set­ S at 8 Car sho* The show will or shine \.\r i‘‘nd tX)nt*nue unt’14 p.m., rain 3 p.m ,C C aWan^s be presented al wifi 19<ik -,O ^iebration. a disc jockey SPin?nS mUsic ,wm the I950s and Wil f ’ V enl-v 'endors will have festi­ val food ands other items I he historic village will be open. /C is coordinated by the Southern p. C i'^an ,^trcel R°d Association and Historic in ?r !°n»P?r^‘ Barr> County -area sponsors include B Wild’s. Glen’s Gas and Hastings City Bank. Dash plaques will be given to the first 200 show cars. Exhibitors also will be eligible for oor prizes, cash prizes and numerous awards, including peoples’ choice. Commemorative T-shirts will be available; Graham said they sell out every >car Show car registration is $15 and indue es passengers; all cars must be 1990 oroiderand driven in under their own power. No tranervd vehicles will be allowed. Spectator general admission is $5 for any­ one 13 and up; .$3 for children 5 to 12. Children 4 and under will be admitted for free. Vendor spaces arc available for $25 each. . Shuttle service to the show from parking areas will be provided by Barry County Transit for spectators from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park is between Hastings and Nashville at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. South Charlton Park Road, from M-79 to River Road will be open to northbound traffic only Sunday, June 15, from 5:30 to 10 a.m., except to residential traffic. Show cars must access Charlton Park from northbound M-79 only. The entrance gate and parking area for spectators is on River Road. Access is easiest using eastbound Center Road to southbound Charlton Park Road to River Road. For additional information, visit www.charltonpark.org or call 269-945-3775. More than 700 automobiles are expected at Charlton Park Sunday for one of the largest one-day car shows. COUNTY, continued from page 1 vent “another $41,000 surprise similar in the future. “Did we get paperwork in place that Calhoun won’t get paid if we don’t get this straightened out?” asked Dull who. w hen told by Stolsonburg there was no option to not pay the invoice, added, “We have to tell them, ‘If you want to get paid, then send (the invoice] to the right place.” “1 think we’d lose a customer." a wry Stolsonburg replied. After commissioners voted 7-0 to remit payment, they then dodged lhe leftover fire from last week’s discussion of the sheriffs department’s request to apply for a federal Community Oriented Policing Service grant The four-ycar grant would fund one school resource officer position for four area public school districts on a 75 percent federal and 25 percent local basis for three years. Cost for the fourth year of the program would be borne solely by Barry County. “We still have staffing needs in the register of deeds office, in administration, in 17’ (information technology]/’ objected Stolsonburg, noting that under grant condi­ tions, the position cannot be eliminated even during limes of financial stress- “We’d have to ensure funding stays for lhe position, so we’d ha\e to take money from somewhere else." Snow suggested that participating schools may help with funding, to which Stolsonburg replied that that possibility is "an unanswered question.” Geiger xoiccd his opposition in even larger political terms, “I’m not comfortable handing staffing decision over to the Obama Administration.” said Geiger, to which Snow countered that numerous county positions are funded by fed- BUSINESS BRIEFS Hastings Police Department hires new officer Shawn Olmstead cral grants, and. whoever accepts such a posi­ tion does so well aware of the tentative nature of a grant-supported position. • “I know1 this is an important thing to lhe schools because last year w-e had three or four superintendents here," concluded Snow. “Last year, we didn’t gel the grant. 1 would hope that this board would allow- them to at least apply." Consent was granted on a 5-2 vote, with Geiger and Stolsonburg on the negative but — compared to Monday’s committee discus­ sion — amicable side. Tlie seeds for Monday’s conflict were sown w eeks earlier when, after attempting to restrict a facilities committee to ad hoc status and violating the Open Meetings Act when four commissioners showed up to make a quorum. Snow- reluctantly turned the discus­ sion into a full committee-of-the-whole makeup. Good intentions were derailed from the start Monday when Dull complained that he hadn’t received meeting materials and Stolsonburg said he hadn’t even been informed of the meeting. "It was posted on the website.” replied Snow, referring to the meeting agenda and accompanying materials. “Which I didn’t go to until after I read about the meeting in the paper,” retorted Stolsonburg. "Well, you’re here now," snapped Snow. “Madame Chair, that’s inappropriate, and 1 don’t appreciate your tone.” shot Stolsonburg in reply. “I would have expected a little more notice from the . rather than having to read about it in the paper — a phone call or an email, at least." Snow apologized that Stolsonburg may have been left off an email notice of the meet­ ing and said she did not review all recipients to be sure Stolsonburg was included, though her nodded question of County Administrator Michael Brown that an email notice had been sent was not confirmed. Stolsonburg’s chagrin continued as Snow referenced the first of six suggested reconfig­ urations of county building facilities submit­ ted by members of the facilities committee from discussions at its ill-fated first meeting May 19. I wonder if we’re going to look at all of these without a price tag,” mused Stolsonburg who, minutes later, added that “unless we. take out a bond to do it right, this is piece­ mealing." "That’s why the ad hoc committee was nice," said Snow. “We had the right people around lhe table, they knew what they needu J110 ldca Was 10 lhen brin£ something to the board. That’s not what happened, so we’re here today to sec if we can come up with something" “You’ve got to have the vision first, Craig,” replied Commissioner Jim DeYoung. When Dull added his observation that lhe board needed Stolsonburg’s cooperation and input rather than his recalcitrance, the wick was lit. ’That’s why I should have been on the ad s^t/Tmi,tCe in the P^c’” argucd Stolsonburg. who then turned to Snow. "You hand-picked that committee and to think that the people on it knew what was going on is a bunch of crap." Geiger then asked for the floor to present his own plan to which DeYoung, on agenda order, objected, “I thought you were No. 6." Geiger, citing the disorder and lack of progress, suggested that he had a compromise solution, proposing a plan that would move county board meeting chambers from the courthouse to the former library building; would move lhe MSU Extension office to the mezzanine level of the courthouse; would remodel and expand the circuit court’s hold­ ing cell in the courthouse; and would add a payment counter and documents processing center in lhe courts and law building. “I spoke with the court administration and w ith the county clerk’s office team to present us a practical plan dial wc could do easily and cost effectively,” said Geiger. “We wouldn’t be spending a lot of money building newstructures.” Replying to comments that consolidating all three county courts in one building had been identified by the recent strategic plan’s call for •a unified’Campus. Griger acknowledged the goal but insisted vn immediate focu< “We don’t know- the time frame on moving the circuit court (from the county court­ house]. While they’re here now-, we have to take care of the problem now.” After a quick review of the other plans, all of which call for the circuit court to be moved to the courts and law building. Snow request­ ed that commissioners review- all plans and lhen develop their own, individual “mini­ plans" for discussion at the July 1 committeeof-the-whole meeting. in other business at Tuesday’s meeting, the board: • Approved a transition agreement of grant management and administration of subcon­ tracting services for lhe Joint Workforce Development Board from lhe Calhoun Intermediate School District to lhe Upjohn Institute. • Approved the levy of summer taxes al the maximum allowable rate of 5.4296 mills on July 1. • Approved recognition and endorsement of celebratory activities relative to the 200th anniversary of the national anthem Sept. 14. • Approved claims in the amount of $2,3,86,171; invoices in the amount of $64,237; and commissioners payroll in the amount of $7,377. . • /Xpproved letters of understanding updat­ ing 2014 health insurance language with four law enforcement department bargaining units and reflecting health insurance waiting peri­ ods from six months to 60 days. • Approved the allocation of up to $50,000 from the vehicle fund to purchase two unmarked vehicles as replacements for a 2004 Ford Taurus driven by the sheriff and a similar 2004 Ford Taurus assigned to the undersheriff. The board meets next for a commitlee-ofthe-whole meeting Tuesday. June 17. begin­ ning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in enforcement from KUi gb 1 Otatead is a 2003 Hastinp I ligh !Mt<x>l worked as a rest the department June 9- Call anytime for 4618 classified ads 269-945-9554 McKelveys to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary There will be a 65th wedding anniversary open house for Jed and Clara McKelvey on Sunday. June 15. 2014. 3 to 5 p.m., at 7997 North Avenue, Hastings. No gifts, please. 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 SampfeJIas^g'/ and Susan A. a,,d f(), Ihe Hastings . j was growing up. “A lot of communities have a citizens acad­ emy. This is similar, only we wanted to look more at doing something with kids," Pratt said. * Pratt said Officer Kris Miler brought lhe idea to him more than a year ago. Now, as chief. Pratt said he is able to make the pro­ gram a reality. And if it goes well, he said the program may continue and possibly expand. Pratt said there hasn’t been a Hastings Police school liaison officer in the Hastings schools for four or five years since lhe pro­ gram was cut due to budget constraints. But he said he believes building positive relation­ ships with youths is very important. “There are endless benefits for us and for the kids. They see us a people, not just police, and we make connections with them.” said Pratt. Pratt said he wants more of a community­ policing presence for his department. "One of the things I want to do as chief is build more community relations." said PxaU. “This program is a good way to start with the youth. I want officers to be more visible — that means more foot patrols and getting out of the cars. I want them talking to people in the community." He said the cadet program is simply one step in that direction, and he hopes to have many more efforts to meet that goal. Newborn babies “nd Sl”> graduate and by Julie Makarcwicz Staff Writer A new cadet program planned to start this tall will offer young people a more in-depth look at lhe Hastings Police Department and careers in law enforcement. Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt said he likes lhe idea and is already seeing a lol of interest from students. The biggest problem might be deciding who gels to occupy the 10 open spots for the cadet program. “Il’s going very well so far. We've got a lot of interest, especially from kids al the high school,” said Pratt. The nine-monlh course will meet once or twice per month with a set program for each three-hour class. One month will look at police operations training and the next at detective and sergeant operations. The cadets will participate in community outreach pro­ grams. They’ll gel CPR certification, be taught defensive tactics and learn about firearms, laws and use- of force: Tbey’ll leam how- the police work' (kith the prosecutor’s office, central dispatch and the department’s front office operations. Cadets w-ill be allowed to do a four-hour ride-along with officers, but Pratt said they will only be in the cars as observers. If they do well, Pratt said some may be allowed a second ride-along opportunity. 77ic program is open to youths age 14 to 21. Pratt said he’s especially interested in pro­ vide an experience for youths who may have an interest in pursing a law enforcement career. He’s equally interested in providing mentoring possibilities to youths who may “be on the fence about making good decisions and choices," Pratt said. He also said he hopes the program builds relationships between the officers and students. “I don’t want it to be a reserve program. We’re not recruiting for officers or reserves. I want to make that clear," Pratt said. The goal is simply more education and insight for young people about how the department func­ tions. Hastings. Hastings City Police Departmcni has lured a new officer. Shawn pL... first new officer hired by C hi*-’ e ‘ Olmstead worked lor four ><• reserve officer for (he He has a degree in ^[^Xmunity Hastings police prepare to launch cadet program for students Jennifer Lynne Nav.J^'^'’. w»yland and Steven Michal Harden, Freeport and Laurinda Jane Horsley. Alto and Levi Michael Shriber. Hastings Danielle Mae McKee, fowling Patrick Timothy Walsh, Middleville and Denise Anne Kavanagh Middleville Joseph Gordon Stuk, Hastings and Heather Marie Lovell. Hayings. Andrew Stephen Grinage. l-ake Odessa and Danielle Rae Meredilh, Woodland. Nathan Stephen Smith, Hastings and Caitlin Grace Nugent. 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Officers elected last month will serve twoy car terms. They have already served for sev­ eral years on a volunteer basis. Board mem­ bers elected arc Deloris Dipp of Freeport. Sheryl Tisdel of Cedar Springs and Oakfield, Judy Mason of Belding. The chairman is Sally Johnson of Bownc Center, and secretary is Marian Bolhuis of Ada. Snowball bushes arc coming toward their showiest. Beauty bushes arc at their best now. Some varieties of poppies arc in bloom. Garage sales abounded on the weekend. This is an annual promotion of Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. There was lots of traffic to the sites, especially those involving multiple families. When First Congregational Church held its 122nd annual meeting May 25 with a dinner » followed by its business session. nl“) James Lumbert presented flowers to. • 0 Erickson. Marcia Rafflcr and Uure Garlinger for their more than 65 years membership and service to the church. Ure wooden fence that has race track on the Lake Odessa fatrgtonnds has been removed, giving passersby a across the acreage to the 8randst?.n<? n0 ball fields. With the State of Michigan no longer providing funds for purses for winners of horse races, long a staple entertai county fairs, there is no longer a leg reason to maintain the Lake Odessa • The fair board has found some innovative sources of entertainment for afternoon iair8°S*veral members of United Mc‘hodist Women of Central United Methodist Church went to Grand Rapids Monday for their annu­ al trip. They visited GRUMCH, a community house serving lhe inner city formorc than IW years. Director Anita Christopher and others told lhe visitors some of their forms of min­ istry and then led them on a lour of the facil­ ity with its small garden, an oasis ol green with trees to provide shade, benches, a peace pole and plantings. This weekend is the deadline for reserva­ tions for the LOHS alumni banquet, which is Saturday, June 28. It is also reservation time for members of Ionia County Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, which will meet June 19 in Ionia. Watch for different risk levels of ‘muni’ bonds Arc you thinking of investing in municipal bonds ? If so. you may have good reason, par­ ticularly if you are in one of the higher tax brackets. After all, municipal bond interest payments typically arc exempt from federal income taxes, and possibly state and local income taxes, too — although some munis are subject to the alternative minimum tax. However, since not all municipal bonds arc the same, you’ll want to know the differences — especially in terms of risk. Municipal bonds, like corporate bonds, essentially face two types of risk: interest rate risk and default risk. Interest rate risk becomes clear when market interest rates rise, causing the value of your existing municipal bonds to fall. No one will pay you full price for your bonds when newly issued bonds cart)' a higher rate — so if you plan on selling bonds before they mature, you risk losing principal. You can largely ignore this type of risk simply by holding your bonds until matu­ rity. at which point you will receive the face value back, provided the issuer doesn’t default. And that brings us to the second type of risk: default risk. Historically, municipal bond default rates have been much lower than those of corporate bonds, particularly lower-quality bonds. But different types of municipal bonds carry different levels of default risk Here’s a SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Fathers, men’s health and Social Security by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security encourages you to support fathers and friends everywhere in their efforts to slay healthy. The right balance of diet, exercise, regular visits to doctors and health care providers, and overall healthy living can go a long way to help everyone remain a part of your daily life for years. Avoiding stress helps folks stay healthy. That’s why we’d like to suggest that you advise lhe men in your life (and everyone for that matter) to avoid scams and phishers. Fathers and best friends may like to go fish­ ing, but make sure they aren’t the catch of lhe day when a criminal offers alluring bait For example. Social Security will not call or email anyone for personal information, such as your Social Security number or bank­ ing information. If someone claiming to be from Social Security calls or emails and asks for this information, do not give your person­ al information without calling us to verify the validity of the request. The caller may be an identity thief phishing for your personal infor­ mation. Just call the local Social Security office or Social Security’s toll-free number. 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325-0778). If you receive a suspicious call, report it to our Fraud Hotline. You also can report such calls online at http://oig.ssa.gov/rcport or by telephone, 800-269-0271. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If possible, please include the following details: The alleged suspects and victim(s) names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers, if known. • Description of the fraud and the location Boiler Replacement NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS request for bids Poly/Ortho Blend Phosphate The Citv of Hastings is soliciting bids for the provio foolv/ortho blend phosphate for use at the ®‘°n. °Wa°er Treatment Plant. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address list­ ed below. „< uociinas reserves the right to reject any Th® C waive any irregularities In the bid and all bids,, to was deemed t0 b0 jn ?heC°i?s^t Merest, price and other factors con­ sidered. . ill ho received at tho Office of the City Sealed bids will be State streel( Hastings, Clerk/Treasurefi 20 t oQ g m on Wednesday Michigan 49050 urn Ilme ||wy shan be opened June 18. 2014 at wh A|( b|ds sha|( be ctearIy and publicly read aioy ■ submittal package marked “Sealed Blend Phosphate". “*r 7 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 775B7535 issuer is required to do everything in its power, including raising new takes, to ensure full ThTm Pa?nwm‘1 arc paid on time and in full. This requirement helps support the credilworthmess of general obligation bonds • Revenue bonds - Revenue bonds, which finance schools, hospitals, utilities, airports affordable housing and other public works’ arc paid by dedicated streams of revenue FoJ example, revenues generated by the sewer system pay the interest on a sewer system rev­ enue bond. Because revenue bonds have more restricted revenue streams than general obli­ gation bonds, they are generally viewed to be riskier. To compensate for the added risk, rev­ enue bonds usually pay a higher rate of inter­ est than general obligation bonds. When study ing the risk factors of revenue bonds, you also have to consider the type of revenue bond involved. For example, some sectors, such as housing and health care, may be more volatile, as arc some industrial rev­ enue bonds. (These bonds, which are general­ ly used to support a specific project, such as a new manufacturing facility, are sponsored by a government entity — but the proceeds go to a private, for-profit business.) Of course, when evaluating the risk poten­ tial of municipal bonds, you don’t have to rely on guesswork. The major bond rating agen­ cies — Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch — review' municipal bonds to determine their creditw orthiness. T*here are no guarantees, but by sticking with lhe bonds that are “invest­. ment grade," you can help reduce the risk of owning a bond that goes into default. Municipal bonds can be valuable additions to your portfolio. Besides providing income that’s free of federal taxes, these bonds offer you a chance to help support valuable projects ' 'in your community. But, as we’ve seen, dif­ 'ferent “munis” have different risk factors — 'so make sure you know exactly what type of bond you’re purchasing before you write the check This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269 945-3553. —STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. 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If you or anyone you know has been the victim of an identity thief, the place to contact is the Federal Trade Commission, www.idtheft.gov. Or call 877IDTHEFT (877-438-4338); TTY 866-653­ 4261. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. THE COUNTY OF BARRY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 10, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org . quick look at the lwo TOj . municipal, and their risk characterise'" General obligation bonds — r i obligation bonds generally finance projects o a municipality. A general oblipS The closing date for the bid is Friday, July 11, 2014 at 2 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd Floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly I marked “BOILER REPLACEMENT.” Bids are available on-line at www,barrycounty.org or the Buildings and Grounds office located at 119 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to: Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor, at (269) 838-7084. CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS Chlorine The City of Hastings is soliciting blds for the provi­ sion of Chlorine for use at the City’s Water Treatment Plant. Bid proposal forms and specifi­ cations are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all blds, to waive any irregularities In the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other fac­ tors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East state Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9 qo a.m. on Wednesday June 18, 2014 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package ‘Sealed Bld - Chlorine”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Resurrection ecology revives ancient organism ' by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters The Michael Crichton book Jurassic Park and the movie based on the best-sell­ er presented what might happen if scien­ tists were able to clone extinct dinosaurs, bringing them back to life. While nothing like "that is possible at this time — a go<xl thing when you recall the mayhem the dinos caused in the world Crichton con­ jured up — sometimes scientists surprise themselves in breathing new life into old organisms. One example of some success in what’s sometimcs ca^e^ "resurrection ecology’’ conies frv,n a smal1 is,and that lies off Antarctica. The place is called Signy Island. It’s one of the South Orkney Islands. Signy experiences short summers (during our Northern Hemisphere winters), but long winters during much of lhe year characterize the place. 'Hie local environ­ ment is too harsh to support trees: instead, the la^ ’s carPclc<* by thick beds of moss. peter Convey, a .scientist with the British Antarc’tic Survey, has worked on the island for some 25 years. He recently described lhe carp61 moss 10 M|t’s jusl l’kc a big. green, spongy expose" he saidgut only the top layer of the moss is a growing mass of vegetation. The deeper lavers don’t get sunlight, so they turn brown- 1° freeze and join lhe .yroiaftost that is the core of the island. Th it ftozen moss has been building up in place for thousands of years. ' jn their short .summer field seasons. z> and colleagues have drilled down ll rouch the carpet of moss and into the , njfn)st. In the cores they removed, they j^n j shoots of moss within the permafrost and even down in gravel layers. Generally, plants break down when they become per­ mafrost. but something different seemed to be happening with the moss shoots. Convey and his co-workers wondered if the ancient moss might be able to grow again. “Il was just kite-flying.” he said of his idea to a reporter from The New York rimes. The researchers took a core of the per­ mafrost and put it near a lamp in a labora­ tory-. The} also misted it with water. In just a few- weeks, they were rewarded with moss that was generating new. green growth, even from the zone three and a half feet below the surface. Ar they have now reported in the journal Current Biology, they analyzed lhe moss for carbon-14. the radioactive or “hot” form of carbon that decays naturally over time at predictable rale. I his gave the researchers a well-established method to test for how old the buried moss was. Die moss they revived in the lab was more than 1.500 years old. In other words, it’s been dormant since around the year 500, but was able to spring back to active life when con­ ditions were favorable. A pretty good trick. Obviously, it’s a far cry from reviving old moss to reviving animals such as dinosaurs. Still, science yields some sur­ prises now and then Let’s not rule out any­ thing when it comes to resurrection. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as <i geologist at Princeton and Harvard. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday. Juno 12, 2014 — Png? 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner “Is it a wonder that during the month of August 1864, one man died in every 11 minutes, night and day, or that, for six months, beginning April 1864, one died every 22 1/2 minutes, night and day?" turning BflGK THE PAGES < place of filth and stench, without medical attention until gangrene of the lower limbs set in. he realized that to save his life he must lose his feet. No one of his comrades had the nerve to perform the necessary operation, so he obtained an old knife and disjointed his pedal extremities. Prison Life in Andersonville, part IV Following is the fourth part of Prison Life in Andersonville, a 1912 book written by John L. Maile. a Barry County soldier who served in the Civil War and spent 10 months as a Confederate prisoner. Much later in life, । <nWr°te aboul l^1c imprisonment he endured 150 years ago this month. Maile was bom April 1, 1844, in St. Ives. Huntingdonshire, England, the son of John E and Sarah Maile. The family arrived in the U.S. May 18. 1850. They were living in Johnstown Township. Barry County, when John Cnl*StCd *n l^c Michigan Infantry in At 17, he enlisted in Company F of the 8th Michigan Infantry- in September 1861. He re-enlisted Dec. 29. 1863. Maile was taken prisoner May 6, 1864, and served 10 months in Confederate prisons. He was dis­ charged to accept appointment in the U.S. Colored Troops Aug. 11, 1864, and then dis­ charged from the U.S. Army at camp chase. Ohio, June 13. 1865. By 1880, Maile was a minister, married to Angeline “Angie” Godsmark (a Michigan native), was the father of three children and was serving a church in Portland Township, Ionia County. John and Angie Maile had seven children in all. The first five were bom in Michigan, and last two in Omaha. Neb. By 1900, the family was living in Los Angeles, where John served as a minister. Angie died sometime in the 1920s and John in the 1930s in Los Angeles. His book was pub­ lished by Grafton Publishing Company, West Coast Magazine, Los Angeles. This version was made available by Project Gutenberg (www.gulcnberg.org) and was brought to the Banner staff’s attention by Hickory Comers genealogist Gordon Mitchell. A DEARTH OF WATER If the food supply of Andersonville was bad, the water supply was worse. To under­ stand the situation and to see how little was done to overcome the difficulties involved, and to make the most of the existing facilities for the relief of the suffering, one has to con­ sider lhe formation of this prison encamp­ ment. The surface of the interior consisted of tw o hillsides, sloping respectively north and south towards the center which was occupied by a swamp of nearly four acres. This was tra­ versed by a sluggish creek which was some five feet wide and six inches deep, and made its way along the foot of the south slope. Up the stream were located the headquarters of Capt. Winz, the camps of the Confederate artillery and infantry’ and lhe cook-house for the prisoners. The drainage of these localities entered the creek which flowed into the prison through spaces between the stockade timbers, and polluted the water which was the chief supply of the prison, and which, at mid­ night. in its clearest condition, was the color of amber. The intervening space at the fool of the north hill was a wide morass, and when overflowed by rains became a vast cesspool on which boundless swarms of flies settled down and laid their eggs: which were speedi­ ly hatched by the fervent heat of the nearly tropical sun, and became a horrible undulat­ ing mass. On a change of wind the odor could be detected miles away; indeed it was report­ ed that the people of Macon petitioned General Howell Cobb, the military governor of Georgia, for a removal of lhe prison locat­ ed sixty miles away, lest an awful pestilence sweep over their country! The turkey buzzards, birds of ill omen, would come up against the wind, alight on the bare limbs of the tall pines overlooking the pnson. and circle over the grizzled city as if waiting to descend for a carrion feast. I The following excerpts were included in Maile s book, with no explanation; they were simply within quotation marks and had addi­ tional indentation) John L. Maile. pictured here in an undated photo, was 68 when he wrote Prison Life in Andersonville. When we entered the prison on May 23rd, our detachment oi 270 men was scheduled 55, indicating the presence of 14.850. The num­ ber steadily rose until a reported 35.000 were present at one time. As the arrivals increased by hundreds and thousands, the daily mortal­ ity was counted by scores and hundreds, and many of the sick were without shelter from lhe heat of the pitiless sun. As lhe killed and wounded are scattered over the fields of the sanguinary battle, so our dying sick lay around on every’ hand. In the early summer, Capt. Winz issued to the pris­ oners picks and shovels, with which to dig wells for increased water supply. From some of these wells the men started tunnels through which to escape. Discovering this, the com­ mander withdrew the tools, and ordered lhe wells to be filled up. Permission to keep one of them open was purchased by a group of prisoners. It was sunk to a necessary depth, covered with a platform and trap door, and supplied about 1 .OCX) men. Aside from this well, for the favored few, the only water supply was from about 12 feet of the length of the creek which reached between the dead-line and lhe bridge connect­ ing the two divisions of the prison. A terrible waler famine set in. with the result that many of the ailing ones became insane from thirst. In these unsanitary surroundings there is a well-authenticated ease of a man who was severely afflicted with scurvy. As he lay in the “In November 1863, an order was issued for the establishment of a prison in Georgia, the granary of the eastern part of lhe Confederacy, and for this purpose a tract of land was selected near the town of Andersonville. A stockade 15 feet high, inclosing 16 1/2 acres, was built, and this, in June, 1864, was enlarged to 26 1/2 acres, but 3 1/4 acres near lhe center were too marshy to be used. A small stream ran through the inclosurc, which, it was thought, would furnish waler sufficient for drinking and for bathing. Tlie trees within the stockade were cut down, and no shelter was provided for the expected inmates, who began to arrive in February* 1864, before the rude prison was completed according to the design, and before an ade­ quate supply of bacon for lheir use had been received. Prisoners continued to come until, on the 5th of May, there were about 12,000, which number went on increasing until in August it exceeded 32,000. Their condition was one of extreme wretchedness. Those who came first erected rude shelters from the debris of lhe stockade; later arrivals burrowed in the ground or protected themselves with any blankets or pieces of cloth of which they had not been deprived according to lhe prac­ tice of robbing men who were taken prison­ ers, which prevailed on both sides. Through an unfortunate location of the baking and cooking houses on lhe creek above the stock­ ade the water became polluted before it reached lhe prisoners, so that to obtain pure water they must dig wells. After a severe storm a spring broke out within lhe inclosurc, and this became one of lhe main reliances for drinking water. The sinks were constructed ly members, layouts of homes, and locations of bedrooms where children might be sleep­ ing. They may be able to warn first respon­ ders about a particularly aggressive pct or quickly be directed to electrical shutoffs in a home. Fuller offered some examples of how the profile information might be beneficial. “Maybe a mother is calling about her miss­ ing 1-year-old child. She may be frantic and it may be hand to get information we need from her. If she has set up information with Smart911. it’s all there when the dispatcher answers lhe call, as long as she uses a phone listed on the profile. We can even have an immediate picture of the child available for all first responders.” Another example might be in lhe case of a medical emergency. First responders can instantly know if a patient has severe latex allergies or bee sling allergies. They might be notified of a patient has diabetes or heart ful emergency situation. If it’s available to the dispatchers, all the caller has to do is confirm the information.” Smart9U is a national program now avail­ able in 33 states and more than 450 munici­ palities across the country. In Michigan, Smart911 also is available in Grand Traverse, Van Buren, Eaton, Ionia, Ottawa. Crawford and Kalkaska counties. The profile travels with lhe person, as well. So even a Barry County resident might have his or her profile pop up for an emergency while traveling elsewhere in the country. Fuller said people who work or spend a lot of time in Barry County but don’t live in lhe county arc also encouraged to build lheir pro­ files and have information available in case of an emergency here. problems. ’The more information made available to 911 crtll takers, lhe belter.” said Thomapple Township Fire Chief Dave Middleton. who serves as chair of the technology committee for the 911 board. • Knowing how many peo­ ple live in lhe home, where the liedrooim. arclocated and even pets in the home can ensure we know who we need to help and where they rupda,cd “'“Anytime you have .o'call 911.^ usually in kind of a panic in . • "Having this information helps us in en gency situations." sometimes Forbes saidI pal address or imporcan t remember the rown tant information. They K U ers about known medical rssues. such as alter gies or medications. .. rorn)il. Sc ^sjt means one n“re ,he S>stem is UP 10 date­ . *! lniIlale resPonses from partici­ pants to update or verify information on the that’s nearly 6.000 residents get the word out by talkin? w 1 h°i ~ .° organizations, group, ^d ~ T? encourages such gmu " “n’n,un",eks- She schedule a presentation 00nttC‘ hCT 10 ST—-... Forbes said she’s thrills. -.c . “I’m so excited. 1 think fl 'thc prOgrank good thing that will hcln801"8 that’s what wc all want ’* ,SaVc ** “ IVCS' Call anytime to Place vour Hastings Banner classified ad 269-M5 9554 or 1-800-870^085 ■,*; . .7 - J ...Ur* : REQUEST FOR BIDS REQUEST FOR BIDS Liquid Aluminum Sulfate Hydrate Solution The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for the provision of Hydrofluosilicic Acid (HFS) for use at the City’s Water Treatment Plant. Bid proposal forms and spec­ ifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid pro­ posals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors consid­ ered. , Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East Slate Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday June 18,2014 at which time they shall be opened and pub­ licly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Sealed Bld Hydrofluosilicic Acid (HFS)’’. 77587527 • CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for the provi­ sion of approximately 350 tons of Liquid Aluminum Sulfate Hydrate solution for use at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to aid in the phospho­ rus removal process. Bid proposal forms and spec­ ifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors con­ sidered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bld - Liquid Aluminum Sulfate Hydrate”. 77567531 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS REQUEST FOR BIDS POLYMER people have built their prop’s"8 residents°iakc m'n 1?.hav<: 100 percent of Sstic^Krh‘S' bU‘' kn°W ‘The history of Andersonville prison pen has shocked the world with its tales of horror, of woe, and of death, before unheard of and unknow n to civilization. No pen can describe, no artist can paint, no imagination compre­ hend lheir fearful and unutterable sufferings. “Into the narrow confines of this prison were herded more than 35.000 enlisted men. whose only fault was they ‘wore the Union blue,’ many of them lhe bravest and best, the most devoted and heroic of those grand armies that carried the flag of the Union to final victory. For long and weary months they suffered and died for that flag. Here they suf­ fered unsheltered from the burning rays of a southern sun, or were drenched by the rain and deadly dews of the night. All this while they were in every stage of physical disease — hungered, emaciated, starving. “Is it a wonder that during the month of August 1864, one man died in every 11 min­ utes, night and day, or that, for six months, beginning April 1864. one died every 22 1/2 minutes, night and day? This should forever silence the assertion that men would be taken prisoners rather than risk their lives on the fir­ ing line. The lack of water was lhe cause of much disease and suffering. Under the most favorable circumstances the water supply was insufficient for one-quarter of the number of men confined there. All the waler obtainable was from a sluggish creek that ran through the grounds; and, in addition to this, there were 3,6CX) men acting as guards camped on lhe bank of this stream before it reached lhe prison pen, and lhe water became so foul no words can describe it.’’—From “A Sketch of Andersonville,” by Mrs. Lizabeth A. Turner, chairman Andersonville Prison Board. Journal of the 25th National Convention of the Women’s Relief Corps, page 169. To be continued. • •» Hydrofluosilicic Acid (HFS) SMART911, continued from page 1 over the lower part of lhe stream, but the cur­ rent was not swift enough to carry away the ordure, and when the stream was swollen by rain and overflowed, the foecal matter was deposited over a wide area, producing a hor­ rible stench. This was the famous prison of Andersonville.”—From Rhodes’ History of lhe United States. Vol. V. pp. 483-515. RIVERSIDE CEMETERY ROAD BANK STABILIZATION The City ol Hastings is accepting proposals lor services relatcd to tho stabilization of the street embankment a ng State Road at Riverside Cemetery. Prospective toddora must be engaged as an independent business providing t similar activities and services lor other clients. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. 201 East Stale Street Hastmg. Mchgan until 9:00 am. on Tuesday, Juno 24. 2014 at whe a™(es/ shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the abo The City ol Hastings reserves tho right to bids, and to award the bid in a manner which it beiiev in its own best Interest, price and other factors cons • Bid specifications are on filo and available at the office' City Clerk. Perspective bidders will bo required to pro™® 5 isfactory evidence of successful completion of wo sj that contained within tho bid package to be . to perform this work. All bids must be clearlymarkc°n side ol tho submittal package "SEALED BID - RIVERSIDE The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for the provision of Polymer for use at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant in the dewatering process of biosolids. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid pro­ posals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors consid­ ered. Sealed bids will be received at lhe Office of lhe City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 Easl State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday June 18,2014 at which time they shall be opened and pub­ licly read aloud. AH blds shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Sealed Bid Polymer". CEMETERY ROAD BANK STABILIZATION-. 77587539 Director of Public Services ^m7m? Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �Hastings raises sewer and water rates Page 10 - Thursday. June 12. 2014 — Thc Hastings Banner BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH ♦:10 *AK987 ♦: J 9 ♦: K Q 9 8 3 WEST 4: Q 8 6 V; 10 5 4 ♦: AQ3 2 ♦: J 64 EAST ♦: K 7 4 2 V:Q3 2 ♦: K 10 7 4 ♦: A 5 * SOUTH: 4.AJ95 3 V:J6 ♦: 8 6 5 ♦: 10 7 2 East Dealer: Vulnerable: North South Af Lead: North 2NT Pass East if Pass Pass South Pass 3* West 1NT Pass bid. What was North saving to his partner South? Thc 2NT bid is an Unusual No Trump bid. This bid promises either a weak hand or a very strong hand. The bid bv North promised two five-card suits, and both were the nvo lowest unhid suits. In this case, since diamonds had already been bid. North was safe to use thc Unusual No Thimp bid to inform South that he had five clubs and five hearts, the two low­ est unbid suits. South’s job? Take your pick. Where does thc partnership have thc best trump fit? Knowing that North had five clubs and five hearts, it was an easy decision for South to choose the clubs with three of them. Eight trumps constitute a Golden Fit in the club suit. Everyone passed, and South was the declarer in 3^. West led the Af, the suit that partner East had bid first. When that trick won. West contin­ ued with lhe Qf which also won. A shift by West to thc 8f was won by South with lhe Af. A lead of the to thc Kf was won by East with the A4b. Back came East’s last club, and it was won in the North hand with the Qf. The AV was led and won thc next trick with all following. Thc KV followed next, and again all played a heart. The 7V was led from the North hand, and it was trumped in the South hand with the lOf. A small spade from the South hand was trumped in the North hand for the North/South team. . The set-up 94b was led next from lhe North hand and won lhe trick. The 9V had also been promoted and won the next trick for North'Soulh. The 8 V won the twelfth trick, and a small trump at the end won the tenth trick on this hand. North/South won ten tricks, and East/Wcst won three tricks altogether. ’ How did those w ho used lhe Unusual No Trump fare in this online tournament? Of the over fifty tables that played this exact same hand, one table skipped thc Unusual No Trump and bid and made 3T for a 100% score, 'flic next fifteen players chose to use the Unusual No. Trump bid and arrived at 34b, scoring very well against the entire playing field. Those who . let East/West bid and make a variety of bids did not score very’ well. Of the 50 who played in this tournament, over 30 players either did not know about the Unusual No Trump bid or allowed the East/West team to outbid them. To those who knew and saw that they had two ; five-card suits and they w ere the two lowest unbid suits were able to outscore their opponents handily by using a most unusual convention, the Unusual No Trump. It was a most unusual day for bridge. The take-aways for today? Even if you choose not to use thc Unusual No Trump bid with your partner, at least you are now aware that such a bid is being used by your opponents. Because it is a partnership agreement and because it is an uncommon bid. your opponents must alert and provide you with information on what thc 2NT bid means. The bid is forcing to bidder’s partner for one round, and that should be noted as well. Good luck with the No Trump Unusual Convention. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for lhe American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes al local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterhridgcinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Pubbc Hearing will bo held by the PraincvJIo Township Zoning Board of Appeals on July 2. 2014 at 7.00 P.M at tho Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Read, within tho Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tho item(s) to bo considered at this public hearing Include, in brief, tho following 1. A request by Gary and Deb Stoyanoff, 11687 Fords Point Pt. Dr. Plainwell. Ml 49080 for a variance to allow lor tho construction of a new s-ngle family dwoiling that fails to meet the front setback requirements set forth in section 4.24 'Waterfront Lots". The subject property is 11653 Fords Point Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080-08-12-180-022-01. 08-12-180-021-10 and is located tn tho R2 zoning district. 2. A request by Dana Tran. 11485 Lakeshore Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49060 for a variance to allow for the construction of an addition to a single family dwelling that fails to meet tho front set­ back requ.remenLs set forth m section 4.24 "Waterfront Lots*. The subject property is 11485 Lakeshore Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080 - 08-12-320-037-00 and is located in tho R2 zoning district Such other and further matters as may properly como before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting All interested persons are invited to bo present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as sqners (or the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being con­ sidered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice io tho Prainevute Township Clerk Individuals with d'sabihties requmng auxi-ary aids of services should contact tno Prairlevillo Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. 775375*3_______ ________ _____________ lawn or wash a c,r ’ ,he c"> ol ,,as"nfc’s> beginning in j,,.. evening, thc Hastings City b Trustee Don Bowers absent, un-m ’ -mproved a reso­ lution increasing water rates by 4 percent for the 2o.”“ fistal year, which starts July 1. • The rate incrvas,. k necessary to ensure that the water and Scjr fun<l generates suffi­ cient revenue lo 0(" of operations and capital invest,^ wid Hastings City. Manager Jeft Mansfield in his communication to the council. u1 Ute 4 percent in—..* means the water usage rate increased $1.36 K» S'-41 P«r 100 cubic feet. A pen,T<rf 1<> Percent of the total monthly water bill will be charged if the Xth f! i1'not paid by 'he -lsl *ta)’ of ,he momh following ihc bi|fing date. fhe base rate is dcl jncd hylhc diameter of the meter that serves lhe ProPcr>y. Minimum water monthly fees will be as fol­ lows, based on the size of thc meter (diameter in inches): u -5/8 and 3/4 inch, increased from $5.99 to <o«2Z« • 1 and I 1M |nch $14.98 to $31 09 1/2 *nCh’ ineTVa5cd from 529 90 l° After lookinc at thc -Eight Conventions You Should Know and Use” for )the last few . weeks it is time to turn to an unusual convention just in case you are looking for something ...well .. unusual. This convention is called thc Unusual No Trump Convention and while you may not want to add it to your repertoire of conventions, still you might find today s hand intricuing and informative. Let s take a look. .. Today's East opened the bidding with if. a convenient minor, promising at least three dia­ monds and at least opening count of 12 or 13 points. South with only six points chose to pass, and West with nine high-card points bid one no trump, with no four-card majors to bid. North with thirteen high card points and two five-card suits, one in clubs and one in hearts, had jus the perfect bid for his partner South. North bid 2NT. This is truly an unusual and artificial 3 " h> Sandrn P<mre‘'» Sandrn pons*110 H "‘I' Set a litttXrteipc"^' 'I01"n,cra Jun Stonobumor, Townsh<p Supervisor • 2 inch, increased from $47.85 to $49.76. • 3 inch, increased from $91.81 to $95.48. eic<t/nch’ incre*scd from $149.56 to $155.54. $3no^,nch’ increascd from $29906 lo e,’ L,nch’ ‘Creased from $654.12 to SooU.Zo. For any water furnished other than through meters, the city council will determine a rate based on thc number of taps and other special considerations. For bulk water purchased via use of a fire hydrant, there will be a hydrant use fee of $62 plus the cost of water. While service costs stayed lhe same, meter and total costs for construction and connection charges for a new water connection also increased: , . • 5/8 inch, meter - $115 increased to $150; total. $1,507 increased to $ 1560. • 3/4 inch, meter -—$180 increased to $186; total, $1542 increased to $1596. • I inch, meter - $235 increased to $243; total, $1,597 increased to $1,653. • 1 1/2 inch, meter - $465 increased to $481; total. $ 1.955 increased to $2,023. • 2 inch, meter - $760 increased to $787; total. $2,497 increased to $2585. The water system improvement fee for all new or enlarged water service connections increased from $ 1,821 w $ | .885. ScsVer usage rates fbctnsed from $2.85 lo $2.96 per 100 cubic feet, Used on the current month waler meter reading, if paid on or before the due date; if paid after the due date, it will be subject to a penalty of 10 percent of lhe amount due. New base sewer monthly fees based on meter size are: • 5/8 and 3/4 inch, $12.05 increased to $12.53. • 1 and 11/4 inch. $30.16 increased to $31.37. • I 1/2 inch, $60.28 increased to $62.69. • 2 inch, $96.46 increased toS100.32. • 3 inch, $192.93 increased to $200.65. • 4 inch, $301.45 increased to $313.51. • 6 inch, $621 increased lo $645.84. • 8 inch. $1,324.28 increased to $1,377.25. Construction charges for a new sewer con­ nection increased as follows: • 4 inch, paved street, $1,495 increased to $1,547. • 4 inch, gravel street. $850 increased to $880. • 6 inch, $1,715 increased to $1,775. The fee increased from $2,480 to $2,567 for each new sanitary sewer service connection or for each new water service connection which discharges into the sanitary sewer. In other business, thc council: • Approved a resolution establishing fees for a variety of services for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The resolution reflects fees established by the council during the past year, such as thc downtown municipal lot handicap parking permit, several new fees to reflect sendees being provided at Riverside Cemetery, and a number of fee adjustments to reflect thc rising cost Of providing sen.iecs. • Witnessed Mayor Frank Campbell as he presented members of the Thomapple Trail Association with a proclamation recognizing the organization for its efforts in creating and improving trails in Barrv County and the sur­ rounding area. 3 • Approved a request from Beth Peake, on hchalf Of Thomapple Valley Church, to hold a om ren Rsh Hatchery (mm. 8 anb to 8 p.m. Saturday, jUIie 28, to raise funds to m^ica!he “5I °f P^1 ",eraPy 0,hnr medical expen$cs of' |oca| |7.year boy who as injured m a recent dirt bike accident. The city Maff"' oul dewils of *he eVen* Wi‘h • Ann d.PTOv ide proof of insurance Approved a ntotioP t0 draft a letterof supGty/BL trail at the Hasttngs Mike t0u,,ty Airport as requested by '■^at^Mtarof «be IW County . a. K Krc«Hion Board. S'«pl«nPW Can«pbe» ’ appointment of commit llams 'o the city’s cable access .Serei'esT,’ from Dirc^ °f fU|liC received a£ (j'n’>»ch «l'° !,ald lllC C Nature r^’I from the Department of RivcrWalk for Phase II of he kMid construction is expected to !>• at -he end of July and end by late October. • Authorized the Campbell and City clerk nnd treasurer Tom Emery' to sign an agreement for the exchange of right-of-way and estab­ lishment of escrow with MB Koning Properties for the Shrincr and South Hanover Street intersection which will be realigned to a 90-dcgree angle to increase safety,as part of the Michigan Department of Transportation Project. • Authorized Campbell and Emery to sign easements for gas. electric, telephone, cable, sanitary sewer, water and ingress and egress with Hastings Rivcrwalk Condo. • Approved a dratl policy requiring a per­ formance guarantee to ensure restoration of property and improvements disturbed by con­ tractors performing work on public property or in the public right-of-ways. The council will consider creating an ordinance regarding the guarantee at a later date. a .Prized Campbell and Emery to sign a • Aurtron admintstnUmn contract for £s with Tom T"<>n’Ps<’"‘'"dd1 |"ting agreement with At • AK‘sra c for the Conrt Street Planned Home Real I. H()d drnft a sgsset- asphalt on pa» entrance of jn thc csrjmafcd reCommended by b Varied a bid to Potter’s Tree Service for . tr..p removal and stump rnnoJa^rRkcrside Cemetery in an amount not to exceed $12,000. as recommended by workshop for 6 p.m. Monday. June 23. to receive and update on the city s parks and recreation master plan. LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING Juno 3, 2014 Meetng called to order at 7:00. All board mem­ bers present. Approved motion to add DK Landscaping to the agenda. Approved minutes from May 13. 2014 minutes. Approved paying of tho bills in tho amount of S35,357.79. Department reports received and put on file. Approved motion to allow Chief Boulter to move forward with purchase of lanker based on interest rates. Not to excood $300,000. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77537447 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY DIVISION-BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN CASE NO. 14-180 CH HON. AMY L MCDOWELL BENJAMIN DOVE, Plaintiff v JEFFREY STANTON Defendant f Louise E. Johnson (P61338) Attorney for Mr. Dove, Plaintiff 146 Monroe Center, NW. Suite 1110 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)458-8038 , Jeffrey Stanton 103 East High Street Hastings. Ml 49058___________ , ^^T£<^EknEDHALfERNATlVE SERVICE 0EP_RQCESS.ANDEXTENS10N_QF_SUAiMQNS At a session of said Court held in tho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry, State of Michigan, on tho 23 of May. 2014 Present: HON AMY McDOWELL This matter having como before the court on 5/23/14. and tho Court being otherwise advised. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, Plaintiffs Motion for Alternate Service of Process on Defendant Jeffrey Stanton and Extension of Summons is hereby granted. Plaintiff shall obtain service on Defendant by Publication; publishing a copy of tho order once each week for 3 consecutive weeks, or for such fur­ ther time as the court may require, in tho Hastings Banner and/or Reminder Newspaper. Pursuant to MCR 2.105 and MC4 2.106, a copy of this Order shall bo sent to Defendant’s last known address, by certified mail. IT IS SO ORDERED Hon. Amy McDowell 77507545 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you are in tho Military, please contact our office at tho number listed below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado in tho conditions of a certain mortgage mado by: Cart Michael Wyman and Carol A Wyman, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Novastar Home Mortgage. Inc., its suc­ cessors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 14. 2005 and recorded February 23, 2005 in Instrument 1141737 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Tho Bank of New York Mellon fka Tho Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee for JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2005-1. by assignment dated May 12, 2014 and recorded June 2. 2014 In Instrument # 2014­ 005099 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo al the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Dollars and NinetySix Cents ($79,260 96) including interest 8 5% per annum. Under thc power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 01:00 PM on July 10, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A square parcel containing exactiy one acre of land out of lhe Southeast corner of the following described parcel ol land; commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 17. Town 1 North Rango 9 West; thence East 25 Rods: thence North 32 Rods; thence West 25 Rods; thence South 32 Rods to beginning. Subject to easement, reser­ vation, restrictions and limitations of Records, if anv Commonly known as 5962 Osborne Road, Dciion Ml 49046 The redemption period shall bo 6 months frorn the date ol such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case tho tedempi on period shall be 30 days from lhe date ol ei.rh sale. uPon <he expiration of tho notice " .:,Ad by MCL 600 324la(c). whichever Is later, nr unless MCL 600 3240(17) applies. If tho proper­ tv u sold nl foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of luJ^Revised Judicature Act ol 1961, under MCL rrvi 32’8. ,he borrower will be hold responsible to fi^oerson who buys the property at lhe mortgage dosuro sale or to the mortgage holder for ciam• n the property during tho redemption period. r? t d 06/12/2014 The Bank of New York Mellon . Thp Ban* 0< Yor)(. Qs Successor Trusleo . pMORGAN CHASE BANK. NA., as Trustee °f NavaSW Mortgage Funding Trust. Sones 2005,OfNnvaStar Home Equity Loan Assot-Backed 1 r,rates. Series 2005 1, Assignee of Mortgagee Con'Lvs Polestivo & Associates. PC 811 South At,0J ?u,te 100 Rochester Hills. Ml 48307 (248) ^5123^ Fi!o No: ’4 ° 1576 (06-12)(07-03) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 14026687-NC In the matter of DANIEL DAVID PARKER GRASMAN. . TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including whose addross(os) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may bo barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 7/23/2014 at 3:15 p.m, at Barry County Trial Court­ Family Division before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: A HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF: DANIEL DAVID PARKER GRASMAN TO DANIEL DAVID PARKER. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: 06/02/2014 Daniel David Parker Grasman 7431 Noffke Drive Caledonia. Ml 49316 (407) 462-4258 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BARRY COUNTY PROBATE ORDER REGARDING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE CASE NO. 14-312-DO Court address. 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Michigan 49058 Court Telephone No (269) 945-1286 Plaintiff Kitzio Leona Hutcherson 821 W. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 795-7542 Plaintiff’s attorney The Law Offices of Carol Jones Dwyer, P.C. P32669 1425 S. Hanover Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-5050 v Defendant Joshua Wayne Hutcherson Unknown THE COURT FINDS: Service of process upon the defendant, Joshua Wayne Hutcherson cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR2.105 and service of process may bo made in a manner that is reasonably calculated to give the defendant actual notice of the proceed­ ings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED: Service of tho summons and complaint and a copy of this order shall be made by the following method(s). By advertising in the Hastings Banner. J-Ad Graphics, located at 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058. for 3 consecutive weeks. For each method used, proof of service must be Med promptly with the court.. Date 5/22/14 Judge Amy McDowell MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Default has occurred in a mortgage made on March 4. 2000 ("Mortgage"). by Judy M. Werner and Wanita S Davis to Ionia County National Bonk n/k/a Firstbank, a Michigan corporation, of 302 W. Main Street. Ionia. Michigan 48846. as Mortgagee, and recorded on March 16. 2000. in the Office of tho Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan Instrument No. 1042141. The entire unpaid amount secured by such Mortgage is immediately due and payable. At the date of this Notice, the principal, interest and late charges claimed to bo due and unpaid on the obligation secured by the Mortgage is tho sum of Fifty-two Thousand. Seven Hundred Fifty-five and 77/100 Dollars ($52,755 77) with interest at tho rate of ten percent (10%). No su.t or proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of tho debt secured by tho Mortgage, and the power of salo contained .n tho Mortgage has become opera “vo by reason ol such default. vptaauvo On Thursday. Juno 19. 2014, at 1 o’clock p m. on the front steps of tho Barry County Courthouse m the City of Hastings, which is the place for holding the circuit court within Barrv S,M?A;hM'?i?an’ ,ho'° w"' b0 o,,o,od lor sato aS “ld10„'b0 h,'Obcsl bi«<lor. at publ.c sale, (or the pur pose of satisfying tho amounts duo and unoa d upon tho Mortgage, together with the legal co-ts mXTo K™*M,chioan’ Property Address; Hastings. Ml 49058 13A vj * Gfand Street. Tax ID No. 08-55-201-323-00 from the date^^sa^unless SlX (6) monlhs doned. in which case the" reJem£1°^ 13 bo thirty (30) days from the date of on 6ha" Dated May 15. 2014 5ale‘ Mortgagee- Firstbank! Daniel J Gunn (P689O6) K^aXXQ.UNN * STODDARD. Kentwood. Ml 495l8-84?n (616)454-6005 S-15 S-22. S-J9. M 6 U �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday. Juno !2. 2014 — Pago 11 FIRN?is foreclosure Salo »ng to colLAc?Ea°Lc°llector attemptWE OBTAINI WhT.AbSE.?T’ ANY INFORMATION POSE plea^1 BE USE0 FOR THAT PURnEc,CPNTACT 0UR OFFICE AT BER BEL.2W ,F YOU ARE IN ACTIVE A-r-r». MILITARY DUTY THE reacA?ERS: Th,s 9nle that even?<1wby 1 foroc,os,n9 mortgagee. In •d sote?v’tyO,sr damn9cs' ‘f ®ny, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount tenMOnrr^T^0? P,us fotercst. the $ALE * Dofau!t has been made in CasS and ? °' »mort9i‘9« ni3d« hy Jerry J original M Caswell Husband and Wife. As!Sbj?lOrl9a9Or(5)' 10 pNC Bank. National Bank by to National City MortflanJ h by mefpGr ,o Nat,onal City IndS V‘SiOn 01 National City Bank of denied hvAlS9ec,/a,cd Apnl 28- 2005- as 0Vb 13 y AH!dnv,‘ Of Losl Document dated Apnl n?entiOioid2^dcd on 20’ 20,0 ,n ,nstru' Mich mn JrTrD000407?. m Barry county records, duo at thn morfoage there is claimed to be N?nch?Th?nf h°reof ,hp SUfn o{ Two Hundred and 9i/ioonJ?°U7end S'x Hundred Thirty-Eight qaae and of 50,0 contained m sate mod?idod 'n.such m2d0 and Pr0‘ bo fororinfeJth0fVby n‘von ,hat said mortgaoe will o?so^iddn^a Sa,e of ,h0 mortgaged presses, of hc'^ nn^K °* ht,fn' a! pub!:C vendue, at tne place 1-00 PM? ?rCn‘ COur1 w,|hin County, at 1 OO PM. on July 10. 2014. In?n^pronisos nro S'iuatod in Township of detnTd"’ County- Michigan, and are □ 5 Johnstown Twp. See 10 Town 1 rnmm RongG 8 Wes’ part Southwest 1/4: nndTw 89 dc9reO3 minutes 54 sec­ onds West 4298 51 feet and South 10 degrees 38 rnmutes 53 seconds West 568.23 feet from East 1/4 corner; thence South 82 degrees East 205 feet; 79 dc9rccs O9minutes 06 seconds East 2o2.75 feel to the creek; thence North 14 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds East 182 25 feet: thence North 79 degrees 09 minutes 06 seconds West 274.58 feet; thence Norfh 82 degrees West 205 feet; thence North 82 degrees West to Shore Bristol Lake; thence Southerly along shore to a pomt North 82 degrees West 132 feet more or loss from beginning; thenco South 82 degrees East to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sate. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: Juno 12, 2014 For more information, please call. FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, M-ch’gan 48334-5422 Filo A371464F04 77557441 (06-12,(07-03) ’ FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES. P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Matthew S. Mackenzie, Unmarried to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 2. 2004, and recorded on July 7, 2004. as Document Number: 1130460, Barry County Records, sate mortgage was assigned to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated June 22, 2013 and recorded July 08, 2013 by Document Number. 2013-008452.. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Seven and 11/100 ($72.137 11) including interest at tho rate of 6 50000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained tn said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part ol them are siluated. at 01,00 PM on Juno 19. 2014 Sate premises are situated in tho Township of Carlton, Barry County'. Michigan, and are desenbed as: Lot 13. Leach Lake Resort, according to tho recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1, Page 67 of Plats, Barry County Records. Also reserving a driveway 15 feet wide running across tho back end of said Lot. back of cottage now there, lor the uso of Lot owners on said Plat. Also, granting tno right to use a roadway 15 feet wide running along the shore of Leach Lake across tho front ot all Lots as now platted for the purpose of connecting with dnvos at the Southwest comer of park as laid out on sate Plat Commonly known as: 184 LEACH LAKE RD, HASTINGS. Ml 49058 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will bo 6 00 months from the date of sate unless tho property is abandoned or used for agr.cultural pur­ poses H trio property is determined abandoned in accordance w.lh MCL 600.3241 and/or 600 3241a. the redemption penod will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to bo usedI for aancultural purposes pnor to lhe date of the fore­ closure ^ate pursuant to MCL 600.3240 the redemption penod is 1 year Pursuant to MCL 600 3278, if the property is sold a! a foreclosure sate, the borrower(s) will be held ^pon^bte to trie person who buys the property at the mortgage fore­ closure sate or to the mortgage holder for the property during the 'ede'T'P,K>nr^^I? 77 PURCHASERS The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sate. In that event, your damages are, if any l:mited solely to tho return ol the b.d amount tendered ot sale. plus Interest. « you are a tenant m the property, HuSdaTs ETaX s.“X 'a* Specialized M.t.er & A.uOCaJiuj. Woodwa,d Avenue. Loan Servicing LLC 4jzt>z Su-te 180, Bloomfield HHIs Ml_’ (12) 1 9200 Case No 13MI01532-2 (05-22)(0C 12) AS A DEBT COLLFCTOR. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL DE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTIFY US AT THE. NUMBER BEIOW IF Y^U ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made <n the terms ** conditions of a certain mortgage made by Patnc-t Wendt and Lloyd Wendt, wife and husband. Mortgagors, to Countrywide Home Loans. Inc, Mortgagee, dated the 26th day of February. 2004 nnd recorded in the off.ee of the Register of Deeds, for Tho County of Barry and State of M.chigan. on the 9th day of March, 2004 in Libor 1797 of DarTY County Records, page 1157, said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo. at thtf date of this notice, the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Seven & 60'100 ($137,977 60). and no surf or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of tho Stale ol Michigan in such case made nnd provided, notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day ol July, 2014 al 100 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale at pubic auction, to the highest b.dder. at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being tho building where lhe Circuit Court for the County of Barry' is held), ol tho premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary lo pay the amount duo, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 4 625 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the unders:gncd, necessary to protect its interest in iho premises. Which sa:d premises aro described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Kalamo, County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: The South 790 feet of tho East 387 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 6, Township 2 North, Range 6 WesL Kalamo Township. Eaton County. Michigan During the six (6) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, lhe property' may be redeemed, except that in the event that tne property is deter­ mined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may bo redeemed during 30 days immed-ately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible lo the person who buys lhe property at the foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damag ng the property during tho redemption peri­ od. II the sale is set aside lor any reason, tho Purchaser at lhe sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. Tho Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or tho Mortgagee s attorney Dated: 6/5.'2O14 Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. PC. Attorney for Green Tree Servicing LLC 888 W. Big Beaver. Suite 800 Troy, Ml 48084 248-362-2600 GTSD FNMA Wendt (06­ 05)(06-26) 77557413 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES. P.C. MAY BE * DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE Mortgage Sale • Default has been made in the con­ ditions of a certa n mongaao made by RICHARD D SWEET JR. AN UNMARRIED MAN to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc acting solely as a nominee for America s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2004, and record­ ed on November 29. 2004, as Document Number. 1137868. Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL­ LON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT. INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200436CB. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI­ CATES. SERIES 2004-36CB by an Assignment of Mortgage dated July 30, 2013 and recorded August 09. 2013 by Document Number. 2013-009783. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof tne sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven and 54/100 ($83,877.54) including interest at lhe rate of 5.75000% per annum Under tho power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and lhe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01 00 PM on July 3, 2014 Said premises are situated in the Village of Freeport. Barry* County. Michigan, and aro described as: LOT 1. BLOCK 4 OF THE VIL­ LAGE OF FREEPORT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS. Commonly known as: 144 OAK ST. FREEPORT, Ml 49325 II the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the dale of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural pur­ poses. II the property is determined abandoned in accordance w>th MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a. lhe redemption period will be 30 days from tho dato of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If lhe property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to tho date of the fore­ closure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240 lhe SSJK>n.P?r‘Od is 1 y°ar- Pursuant to MCL 600.3278 if lhe property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borTower(s) will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage fore­ closure sate or to tho mortgage holder for damaging PURCHA?FRqr'nThthef,0dCnip:'On PVf,Od- T0 ALL ih«ER|S’ i7*? ^eclosing mortgagee can resc<nd thei sale. In that event, your damages aro. if Pnrf S y|,Q ‘he ,e,Um 01 ,h0 amount tendered at sale, plus interest II you aro a tenant in A0 p'°!’c7* Pfoase contact our office as you may Sto A A^ 8’ D^d Jun° 5’ 20,4 Randal1 S7 OF NEW YOnKeMri?nM,0rney3 ,Or THE DANK NEV7 YORK°AS m wr THE BANK 0F catcholowI oTcwait. "nc mtcrnawe LOAN TRUST 2OO4.36CB. MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004 ^B 43252 Woodward Avenue.' Su,t imi Hills, Ml 48302. (248) 335 Jrn r ° 14MI00602-1 (06 05,(06-26) “° IF YOU ARE NO^ ?,NthE P«'OR tyARY DUTY OR HAVE BEENT OUR °FFtep aEAR« PLEASE CONTA^ 1400 ICE at r- CALF ' MORTGAGE SAU= o rna(19. -e i mauQ jn the cond lions ofa 1 ‘ j woman » a20fa Faye Zinger, an unma"'® toms Mortga^ Electronic Reg'$fratt euccossors ^7’ oom nne ter lender nnd lent1® n jg, 2Q13 ‘ «'-cigns, Mortgagee. .^ont Number 1 «c°rdod April 8. 2013 -n Mjcf,igan Saij rnJ'°°4895’ Dairy County Roco™ ’ p,nanc.aj( । ^hgago |5 now held by Live lo due at ts as*'gnmont. There Is c,air£nUf Thousand Th? dfUe hor°* of the sum of pltt\F??0-!ars (554.3^?® Hundred Thtrty-Six and 1/100 a ’^6 01) ,nc!ud,ng interest at 5 06% P6 !t, conta . Under the power 0 Ca n said mort­ gage and the stale to thal and pro­ vided. notice ‘3 ht?r^yo9of the mortgaQ??rtga9« w”« bo foreclosed by a sa , c v ® Jed premises, or some part of them. P at the place ?! >0.^ county.. MSnp.aX Townsh p 01 Castleton. Barry County. M.chigan d^"ng in lhe Township of Castleton, Co ty of Barry and Stat(J ofMichigan lo wit Bej'^ tho West lino of Section 16. Town 3 North Range 7 West, d.stant South 00 degrees 00 seconds West. 576 00 feel from IhQ' ^mor Of said Section 16: thence North 90 9 ees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 342.72 1^1 thence South 00 degrees 00 m.nutes 00 sec?nds Wesl.26i.es feet; thenco South 89 degrees;25 minutes 00 seconds West. 342.74 feet to sate vve^t becton I no; thenco North 00 degrees 00 00 seconds East. 265.34 feet along sad Section hne to the point of beginning. Subject to for public high­ way purposes over the Westerly 33 thereof for Wellman Road. Tho redemption period snail be 6 months from tho dato of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which caso tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sate. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho sale. In that event your damages, 1! any. are limited solely to tho return of tne bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property dunng tho redemption period. Dated June 12. 2014 Orlans Associates. P.C.. Attorneys lor Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 Filo No. 14-008047 77537550 (06-12,(07-03) Case No. 13-843-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Default, (| Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant lo the terms of an Order Granting Plaintiffs Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry, State of Michigan signed and filed on May 9. 2014, in the case ol Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Plaintiff v Kevin D Aspinall and Tracy L. Asptnail, n/k/a Tracy L. Calabrese, Case No. 13-843-CH. wherem. among other things, the Court allowed iho foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Kevin D. Aspinall and Tracy L. Aspinall (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated Apnl 24, 2007 and recorded April 26. 2007 al Instrument No. 1179769. Barry County Records, against the Mortgagors. Pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall. for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described below shall be sold at a public auction by or under the direction of Clerk/Sheriff for the County of Barry to the highest bidder at tho main entrance lo the Barry County Build.ng. 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan 49053 on Thursday. July 24. 2014 at 1:00 p.m., local time. Tho ‘Mortgaged Promises’ are legally described as: Promises situated in the Village of Woodland, County of Barry. State of Michigan: » Commencing at a point 44 rods 7 feet 6 inches South of the Northeast comer of Section 21. Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan; thence West 14 rods; thence South 4 rods; thence East 14 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Also commencing 48 rods 7.5 feel South of tho Northeast comer of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for the place of beginning, Villago ol Woodland. Barry County, Michigan; thenco South 4.5 feel; thence West 14 rods; thenco North 4.5 feet; thenco East 14 rods to the place of beginning. Together with an easement appurtenant to tho above described premises for purposes of ingress and egress thereto and lor purposes of working on lhe garage located thereon over land described as: commencing 48 rods 12 feet South of the Northeast comer of Section 21. Town 4 North, Rango 7 West, thence West 40 3 feet for tho place of boginning thence South 3.5 feet; thence West 30.2 feet; thence North 3.5 feet; thence East 30.2 feet to tho place of beginning. The Mortgaged Premises, the address of which Is 178 S. Main Street. Woodland. Michigan 48897, also include all right, title and interests hold by Kevin D. Aspinall and Tracy L. Aspinall as of Apnl 24, 2007 in tho Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may bo redeemed during tho six (6) months following the date of sale. BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L Jasinski (P3743O) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street. P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan. Michigan 49721 (231) 627-8000 ' Bate- Juno 5. 2014 Bates of publication1 Juno 5.12. 19, 26, July 3, 10, and 17,2014. nsazass IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 248-502-1400. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made tn POSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT the conditions of a mortgage made by Sam Colley THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE also known as Sam A Cotte y and Jeanne Co;'ey. MILITARY DUTY. husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo Registration Systems. Inc , as nominee for tender rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In and lender's successors or assigns. Mortgagee, that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ dated February 9. 2000 and recorded March 8. ed solely lo tho return of Iho bld amount ten­ 2006 in Instrument Number 1161052. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by dered at sale, plus Interest. U.S. Bank Trust. N.A.. ar. Trustee for LSF8 Master MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made m Participation Trust by assignment There is claimed Iho conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth L. to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Tuitman and Lana M. Tollman. husband and wife, Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand N no Hundred original mortgagorfs). to Mortgage Electronic Eighty and 44/100 Dollars ($122,980 44) including Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee lor lender interest at 9.5% per annum. and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Under tho power of sate contained in said mort­ Mortgagee, dated August 25. 2005, and recorded gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ on September 14. 2005 in instrument 1152766. and vided. notice is hereby g.von that said mortgage will modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on January bo foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, 17. 2006 in instrument 115B991. in Barry county or some part of them, at public vendue at the place records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assign­ of holding Iho circuit court within Barry County . Michigan at 1 :00 PM on JULY 3, 2014. ments to VOLT Asset Holdings Trust XVI as Said premises are located in lhe Township of assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, and aro due at tho date hereof the sum of Five Hundred described as. Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and Land situated in tho Township of Orengcv.lte, 12/100 Dollars (5552.316.12). County of Barry. State of Michigan. is desenoed as Under tho power ol sale contained In said mort­ follows.Part of tho West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ Section 16. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West, vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will described as boginn.ng 2227.17 feet Wes! and bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, 506 66 foot North of the East 1/4 post o’ Sect-on 16. or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at tho place Town 2 North. Rango 10 West; thence North 06 of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West. 93 74 feel: 1:00 PM, on July 10, 2014. thence North 38 degrees 08 minutes 54 seconds East, 30.32 feet; thence North 59 degrees 28 min­ Said promises are situated in Township ol utes 40 seconds East. 112 0 feet to a point 33 0 feet Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and aro Southwesterly of the traveled centerline of Keller described as: That part of tho Northeast 1/4 of tho Road; thence South 41 degrees 19 minutes 50 sec­ Southeast 1/4 of Section 22. Town 4 North. Rango onds East. 100.0 feel to a point 33.0 feet 7 West, described as: Beginning 487 feet of tho Southwesterly of said centerline (said point also Northeast comer thereof, thence South 350 feet, being North 59 degrees 28 mmoles 42 seconds thence West 375 feet, thence North 350 feet, East, 193.42 feet fromthe place of beginning); thence East 375 feet to tho Place of Beginning, thence South 45 degrees 11 m.notes 50 seconds Subject to Easements. Reservations and East. 48.31 feet to a po nt 33.0 feet Southwesterly Limitations of Records, if any. of the centerline of said read; thenco South 31 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West along lhe date of such sale, unloss determined abandoned in Westerly line of a 10.0 foot driveway. 161.40 feet; thence Southerly cn a curve to the left in sate dnve, accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case 12.80 feel (sate curve having a radius of 61.87 feet the redemption period shall be 30 days from the with a chord beanng and distance of South 25 date of such sale. degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West 12.80 feet); If tho properly is sold at foreclosure sale under thenco South 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, West 64 05 feet; thence North 25 degrees 22 min­ pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held utes West 130.0feet to the place of responsible to the person who buys tho property at beginning.Together with a non-exclusive easement the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage over the above mentioned driveway desenbed as holder for damaging lhe property during tho follows: Commencing at the center 1/4 post of redemption period. Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thenco Dated: June 12. 2014 East along tho East and West 1/4 lino of sate For more information, please call. Section 683.95 feet for tho place of beginning of the FC J (248) 593-1311 centerline of a 10.0 foot driveway, thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West 180.87 feet to the point of Trott & Trott. P.C. intersection of a curve to tho right with a radius of Attorneys For Servicer 35.43 feet, a central angle of 81 degrees 15 min­ 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 utes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 48 Farmington Hills, M.chigan 48334-5422 degrees 55 minutes East, 60.78 feet to the pomt of File #344961F04 Intersection of a curve to the left with a radius of (06-12,(07-03) 77587522 32.95 feet, a central angle of 85 degrees 22 min­ utes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 36 degrees 27 minutes West 227.88 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the right with a rad.us of FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & 56.87 feet, a central angle of 67 degrees 30 min­ ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR utes and a tangent of 38.0 feet; thence North 31 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY degrees 03 minutes East 231.21 feet lo the trav­ elled centerline of a County Highway arte the point INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR ot ending Together with a non-exdusive right of way THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ to Lime Lake described as: Commencing 2227.17 VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN feet West and 506 66 feet North of the East 1/4 post THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS. PLEASE CONTACT of Section 16. Town 2 North, Range 10 West; OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Salo - Default has been thence South 59 degrees 29 m.nutes West, 76.60 made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made feet to a 16.0 foot right of way; thence South 84 by Randy James Sharp, A Single Man to degrees 04 minutes WesL 16.0 feet; thence North HomeGold, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 10. 2002, 05 degrees 56 minutes West 28.67 feet as a point and recorded on July 15, 2002, as Document of beginning; thence continuing North 05 degrees Number: 1083746. Barry County Records, said 56 minutes West, 62.67 feet; thence North 18 mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York degrees 56 minutes West. 198.35 feet; thence Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka North 09 degrees 28 minutes East. 83 83 feet; The Bank of New York Trust Company. N.A. as suc­ lhenceNorth 29 degrees 23 minutes East, 92.40 cessor to JP Morgan Chase Bank. N.A , as succes­ feet to a pomt 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the trav­ sor in interest to Bank One. National Association, as elled center lino of Keller Road; tncnce South 66 degrees 37 minutes East on said Southwesterly hne Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, of said road, 16.09 feet; thence South 29 degrees Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through 23 West, 86.60 feet; thenco South 09 degrees 28 Certificates Series 2002-RS5 by an Assignment of minutes West. 74.0 feet; thenco South 18 degrees Mortgage which has been submitted to tho Barry 56 minutes East, 196.0 feet; thenco South 05 County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage degrees 56 minutes East. 93.16 feet; thence diago­ there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the nally back to point of begmning.AJso a 25 foot non­ sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Sixlyexclusive nght of way to Lime Lake, desenbed as. Eight and 72/100 ($89,168 72) including interest at Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet Iho rate of 8.25000% per annum. Under tho power North of the East 1/4 post of Section 16, Town 2 of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute North, Rango 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 in such case made and provided, notice is hereby minutes West. South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a 16 feet to the Westerly lino of sate right of way; sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thence Norin 05 degrees 56 minutes West on said Westerly Imo to tho Southerly line of property as them, at public venue, at the place of holding tho desenbed in Liber 314 on Page 263 in tho Office of Circuit Court In said Barry County, where tho prem­ tho Register of Deeds for Barry County, M chigan; ises to be sold or some part of them aro situated, at sate pomt being the pomt of beginning; thence 01:00 PM on June 26, 2014 Said premises aro sit­ South 35 degrees 17minutos West along the uated in tho Township of Irvine, Barry County. Southerly Imo of said property (bemg Southerly Imo Michigan, and aro described as. That part of tho of a 25 foot wide right of way) to Ume Lake and Northeast quarter of Section 32. Town 4 North, point of beginning. Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at tho The redemption period shall be 6 months fronj East quarter post of said Section 32, thence North tho dato of such sate, unless determined aban­ 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 1011.00 doned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, la feet along the East l.no of said Northeast quarter to which case tho redemption penod shall be 30 days tho cenlerlmo of State Road, thence North 72 from Iho dato of such sate. TO ALL PUR’ CHASERS: Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds West 380.86 feel the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are along the centerline of State Road to the point ob limited solely to tho return of the bte amount ten­ beginning, thence South 4 degrees 36 minutes 46 dered at sale, plus interest. seconds West 231.00 feel, thence North 72 If tho property is sold at foreclosure sate, purj degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds West 225 25 feet, suant to MCL 600.3278, tho borrower will bo he’d thenco South 4 deg. 36 minutes 46 seconds East responsible to tho person who buys tho property at 231.00 feet to the centerline of State Road, thence tho mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage, South 72 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds East holder Jor damage to the property during lhe 225.25 feet, along said centerline, to the point of redemption period. beginning. Subject to highway nght of way for Stale Dated: Juno 5. 2014 Road. Commonly known as: 5101 W STATE RD. Orlans Associates. PC. MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 If the property is eventu­ Attorneys for Servicer ally sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period P.O. Box 5041 will bo 6.00 months from the dale of sale unless the Troy. Ml 48007 property is abandoned or used for agricultural pur­ Fite No. 14-005876 77537*4 (06-05) (06-26) poses If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 and/or 600.3241a. the redemption period will be 30 days from tho date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later’ If the property is presumed to bo usod for aaricultural purposes prior to the dale of the fore­ closure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600 3278 il the property is sold al a foreclosure sale the borrower(s) will be held respons.bte to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage fore­ closure sale or to the mortgage holder lor damaging the property dunng the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can resend tho sale. In that event, your damages are, if nnv limited solely to the return of lhe bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you aie a tenant in ho property. <»n’act our ot,ico as you haveSn rights Dated: Muy 29,2014 Randall S MStef & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Tho Bank of Now York Mellon Trust Company. National iSwciation Iku The Bank ol New York Trust Company. NA as successor lo JP Morgan Chase Bank N A as successor in interest to Bank One. National Association, as Trustee lor Residential A«et Mortgage Products. Inc.. Mortgage AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates Senes 2002O-. 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite HO. B'oomWd Wls. Ml 48302. (2481 335-9200 Case So 14MI00500-1 (05-29,(06-19) nsanao �Page 12 - Thursday. June 12. 2014 - The Hastings Banner MEE GJ®® State News Roundup . ...... -SS-SSKSX-? Kyle Edward-Ray Santora, 20. of Mattawan, pleaded guilty to operating and maintaining a lab involving methampheta­ mine. He was sentenced June 4 in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell to between 12 and 240 months in prison, with credit given for two days served. He also was onlercd to pay $498 in court fines and costs. /Xdditional charges of operating and maintaining a lab involving a firearm or other harmful device, and possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle were dismissed. Indian Trails, MDOT roll out eight ‘Pure Michigan’ buses • Indian Trail* Inc., in partnership with the 'Michigan Department of Transportation, is .putting eight new motorcoaches on the road ‘.that arc expected to turn heads, boost riderjship, and attract more tourists to Michigan. • Like rolling billboards, the new buses are .covered with giant photos of some of .'Michigan’s mast popular vacation destina­ tions and largest cities, along with the Pure •Michigan logo. ! “We’re excited about promoting Michigan .travel in a big way.” said Indian Trails • President Gordon Mackay. “After all. we’re a •Michigan transportation company, and — partly with MIM IT’s support — wc operate ; daily. scheduled bus routes statewide, as well as into Chicago. Duluth and Milwaukee. “ • “These Pure Michigan buses will travel 2.4 million miles a year, and hundreds of thou­ sands of people in and out of slate are going to sec them,” said MDOT Director Kirk Steudle. “That should produce a significant return on our investment, even beyond the Eight new buses like this serve as carry the Pure Michigan campaign across the state and into the Midwest. economic benefit that communities derive from intercity bus service." . The scenes on the new buses include Lake Huron. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Old Mission Peninsula, the Mackinac Bridge. Sleeping Bear Dunes, thc State Capitol. Glen Lake, two lighthouses, a Marquette marina, and the skylines of Detroit, Grand Rapids and Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I or Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE • FOR vour homc/farm/buui<• ness. No delivery fees Call ”'(or a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 ; FREE HEAT AND hot wa­ n ter. Eliminate monthly hvatmg bills with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from < Central Boiler. D-2 Outdoor wood boilers. 616-877-4081. Estate Sale Garage Sale Help Wanted MOVING/GARAGE SALE: 1808 S. Broadway, Hastings. Time 8am-4pm June 13th & 14th. Odds & ends, small ap­ pliances, hand tools, 2002 Volvo 560 Sport 77,000mi. APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS AIDE for men­ tal health treatment pro­ gram. Full-time position job responsibilities include working with children up to six Jears of age implement­ ing intensive treatment pro­ tocols and documenting progress. Experience in working with children with developmental disabilities and mental illness helpful. Clean driving record and minimum of high school di­ ploma required. Send re­ sume to Barry County Com­ munity Mental Health Au­ thority, 915 West Green Street, Hasting. Ml 49053, or email joh£k'i£cTlT\of>L_N(> phone calls FOE SALE 3 FAMILY: Thursday June 12th 8c Friday June 13th 9am-5pm. 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M­ 37 I Iwy. Apply in person be­ tween 8am and 2pm. CASH! Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! Hck-UpArjfabk, Lansing. In keeping with a tradition begun in the 1930s by Corn Tay lor, who co-founded Indian Trails with her husband Wayne in Owosso 104 yean. ago. each of the new coaches is named in honor of a Native American Indian chief: Black Hauk. White Pigeon. Mon-NaHon-Ga, Sagamaw. Wa-Na-Ta. Esh-TahHum-Leah. Chebainse and Cheogemaw. MSU Extension names interim director Margaret Bethel has been named interim director of Michigan State University Extension. The announcement was made by Fred Poston, dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Additionally, Ray Hammerschmidt. profes­ sor of plant pathology and associate chair in the Department of Plant. Soil and Microbial Sciences, has been named interim associate director of MSU Extension. Bethel will replace Thomas Coon, MSU Extension director for die past decade, who was recently named vice president, dean and director for thc College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State Unixersity. Hammerschmidt will replace Stephen Lovejoy, associate director of MSU Extension. Lovejoy will be leaving his role and will retain hisfaculty appointments in the departments of Agricultural, - Eypd and ^Resource EconoiKks. EpiddtriioRify and Biostatistics: and Sociology. He said he is interested in pursuing other responsibilities within lhe university. Poston said Coon helped MSU Extension navigate some extremely difficult financial times and served an important leadership role in the college. He said Lovejoy’s passion for thc mission of Extension is unparalleled.” Bethel, who served as MSU Extension director from 2001 to 2005, was invited out of retirement to lead MSU Extension on a tem­ porary basis, Poston said. Bethel and Hammerschmidt begin working in their new roles July 1. 1 • U .’ » ‘- i City council mulling open-burning, (lining ordinances by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Tlie Hastings City Council held a first read­ ing on four proposed ordinances — one which limits opening burning within the city limits, a second that would allow and regulate plat­ form dining areas in front of downtown din­ ing establishments, a third regulating wireless communication towers nnd a fourth amending an existing ordinance updating the municipal water supply syslenl regulations. rhe proposed ordinances were announced al the city council meeting Monday evening. A second reading will be conducted for all four proposed ordinances and action will be taken during the council’s next regular meet«ng. slated for 7 p rn. Monday, June 23. 11,c city K considering increasing limita­ tions on open burning that would still allow recreational camp and cooking fires in pits, out would ban the outdoor burning of leaves and yard debris Tie proposal to ban burning o’ yard debris was brought to lhe council by Imstec Dave Tossava, who said such burning can cause or aggravate breathing problems for the e,Jerly and thosC who suffer from asthma ,UK other n:spira(Ory problems. A so under review is an ordinance that would allow seasonal outdoor platfonn dining ’nw of dmvnkiwn eateries. Die ordinance would regu|in.. the size and placement of. the and in?0? h°Un> of operation. lighting, sound nmAnh°'.h'rot>li>'a''« inVulve$ WirelT COn’­ . ’,, towers. The final proposal would tion a VOtle so »t cites current state regulals ^gurdinj, the cross connection control I ‘ Eram fOr ciiy,s waler supply system. 7709 Kingsbury Rd. Dolton, Ml 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 Kierslcn Marie Lake, 18, of Hastings, plead­ ed guilty to two counts of criminal sexual con­ duct in the fourth degree using force or coer­ cion. She was sentenced June 4 in Barry County Circuit Court to four months in jail, with credit for two days served. Judge McDowell suspended thc jail term with proba­ tion and ordered Lake to obtain her GED or high school diploma. She also must receive mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment, sex offender assessment and counseling. She was ordered to pay $598 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of criminal sexual conduct with a child vounger than 13 years old was dismissed. Jason Allen Hobbs. 43. of Nashville, plead­ ed guilty April 16 to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, third offense. He was sentenced to nine months in jail, with credit for two days served. He must pay $1,700 in court fines and costs. Judge McDowell ordered the last three months of his on a tether in htu or ja ic alc<>hol-monitoring de^ue 0 Hobbs musi °“^AA/N«voU' four limes per week .ma serve probation. Amberlee Elizabeth Hilbert. days, ous of 24 of Vicksburg, pleaded guilty » ^June5 methamphetamines. She in Barr, County Circuit Court to nine months io jail with credit for 11 days McDouall ordered the jail time be with successful completion of a KPEP treat ment program. Hilbert also was ordered to serve 18 months of probation, which may be terminated after 12 months and full payment ot $598 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of operating a meth lab was dismissed. Billie Richard Nash HL 36. of Lambertville, was sentenced June 4 by Judge McDowell in Barry County Circuit Court concerning two cases. Nash was sentenced to between 13 and 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated stalking. He was given credit for 196 days served in jail and was ordered to pay $300 in court fines and costs. In another case. Nash was sentenced for probation violation. His probation was revoked and he was unsuc­ cessfully discharged from probation. He was originally sentenced to probation in 2013 for charges of unlawful posting of messages and stalking. Noisy garage band practice irritates neighbor A neighbor in thc 2500 block of Tanner I^ake Road. Hastings, didn’t appreciate a teen band practicing in a garage near his home. The man told sheriff’s deputies he was try ing to sleep while the band continued to practice into the night. Tie incident was reported about 8:30 p.m. June 3. The officer asked lhe neighbors to lower the volume, but .was met by a Uuman who said the town­ ship had no noise ordinance. She also said the kids just started practicing and would continue until dark. The officer reportedly again requested the music be turned down, and no further complaints were made. Teen driver passes stopped school bus A Hastings school bus driver reported a driver passed her bus while her red lights were activated and children were getting off lhe bus. The incident occurred May 22 on Lacey Road near M-37. Dowling. Tie driv­ er told sheriff’s deputies she saw a truck slop behind the bus then speed around her. She was able to get the license plate infor­ mation, and officers contacted the driver. 'Hie 16-year-old driver admitted to passing the bus when thc lights were yellow and then turned red. Information was submitted to the prosecuting attorney’s office for pos­ sible charges against the driver. Vase full of change removed from porch A 55- year-old Dowling man reported theft of a glass vase full of change from his porch. The man told sheriff’s deputies he knew the vase was on lhe porch June 2 and was removed sometime before he returned home early in the morning June 3. He said he noticed several things moved on the porch, but no evidence of entry was made into the home. The man told police he also has had a snowblower stolen and has s^en a man in a black pickup truck hanging around the area. The estimated value of the change was $150. The incident occurred in the 10000 block of South Banfield Road, Dowling. Man learns of possible PayPal account fraud A Hastings man reported possible fraud when he was notified his PayPal account address change was successful. The* man told police the address was the same and had not been changed. He found a phone number for PayPal online and contacted the compa­ ny. He told police lhe person who answered the phone requested he enter his credit card information onto the computer, then leave the computer on for a few hours until con­ tacted by phone. Tie man told police he then found another phone number for PayPal and called. That time, thc representative who answered said it was probably an attempt to get the man’s credit card information and that PayPal never requested the information. The man then immediately canceled his credit card and PayPal representatives said they would conduct an investigation about thc incident. They also suggested he make a police report. Exploding bottle targets raise concern Police were called to the Yankee Springs Gun Range on Yankee Springs Road for sev­ eral loud explosions around 8 p.m. June 2, Sheriff’s deputies found three men shooting at 20-ounce bottles filled with an unknown substance. The men told thc officer they mixed two materials together in a bottle and shot them with a high-powered rifle causing the bottles to explode. Tie men said they could purchase the items from a sporting goods store. They also showed officers a website page that told how to mix lhe mate­ rial for exploding rifle targets. The sheriff’s deputy contacted a Department of Natural Resources officer from Allegan County and learned thc men were not allowed to shoot at exploding targets. The men were told they needed to clean the area of all thc debris and not to shoot exploding targets again. Information was also sent to the Barry County prosecuting attorney’s office for review to see if the materials used were ille­ gal. Woman reports theft of license plate A 42-year-old Bellevue woman said the license plate was stolen from her vehicle. She contacted police about 6:30 p.m. June 2 after her children told her the plate was gone. The woman told police the plate may have been taken while she was at work. Calls reportedly from Microsoft trigger suspicions A 47-year-old Bellevue man reported a possible scam around 4 p.m. June 5. He told sheriff’s deputies over the past couple of months he has been receiving calls from someone claiming to be from Microsoft The caller asks for personal information and tells him someone has hacked into his computer tne caller claims the man needs to allow remote access so the cnller can protect his computer. The man said he has not provided any inionnation to them. U Prescription medication stolen from home theft of'presentlk'm'med•'?>n’an KPon«l home. She contacted sheriffs dJ* ’’J0”' h'r 7 about the missing medication •T!"'’ Ju"C .. ................ *• �~ The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 12 2014 - Page 13 Middlevi||e village, township may seek grant to share office space decision between the township and thc vil­ take it into consideration ” Schellinger said he’s hopetui the economy lage. Tension was “We just want to apply for thc grant,” said is turning around and more businesses will Village Counc.l applyi„ tost- Bremer. “It’s an opportunity for us to do be coming to Middleville. ing xvhen they d»< vil|age iinA’ ra f!rnnt something together. It would improve the "Thc township building will be a valuable that might enable <h . vi)I n,J»niapp|e downtown and make it easier for our resi­ property to put back on the Lax rolls,” hc Township io dents.” pointed out. shan.- office »P«* Ambers Bremer pointed out that people are direct­ Council members were told there is no A committee of < • '•* town­ ed every day to cither lhe township offices cost to make thc application, just the time ship and village to' ^duce **» of from the village or from the village offices to needed by the committee lo fill out the forms. sharing office space vc ’Uniate the township. Village Council member Shannon Haigh some expenses for bo। ?^enuq Preliminary estimates arc that the village said she’s concerned that, if the grant is Tlie township and '» ‘ *•' (jer '11 be sepa­ and township could see combined annual approved, lhe village and township are one rate governing bodie c suggested savings of between $ 15.(XX) and $20,000. he step closer to merging into one governing arrangement, but th e members added. body. agreed both govemnKH Jbe abfc lo Bremer said hc thinks this is a golden "Are wc going to merge the two together work better together » l’date some opportunity for lhe village and township to to make one?” asked Haigh. "I think that’s services if they opera nc facility. Thomapple Townf«P £ rd members get some taxpayer dollars back from w hat Bremer wants, and I don’t want lo even Lansing, make improvements for residents, go down that mad." have already appro' e ‘ L the app|jca. and save some money. And, he said, it may After that comment. Council President lion for a community grant ass1Manct. prv). al! be done without having to provide any Charlie Pullen said lhe request before the vil­ gram. The grant could pn e up to |(X) matching dollars from the municipalities. lage council was - imply whether to forward cent of funds needed for he addillon |() |hc ’‘All we want to do nght now is ask for the request on to the full council for consid­ village hall with no matching dollar require­ permission to fill out thc application.” he eration at the June 10 meeting. ment. . said "Then we’ll see what happens." Haigh. visibly upset, lhen said she was Village council member Ed Schellinger Village Council member Sue Reyff said sick and tired of only some jK'ople on the said the committee is only looking for she had concerns about the grant. She council being able to make motions and com­ approval lo apply f°r lI,e p^ni al this time. reminded the council that the township ments w ithout being cut off. Even if the grant is approv’d. hc said the vil­ recently renovated its offices and she was Ihillen said he wasn’t trying to cut anyone lage and township can stil decline if the two sure that project had cost a considerable off and gave Haigh an opportunity to contin­ entities decide it’s not what they want to do amount of money. Reyff said she also was ue discussion or questions. Haigh, still upset or if expenses are.not co'cred. concerned about having another vacant because she felt she had been cut off, refused A preliminary estimate for a 2,000-squarebuilding on Main Street if the two govern­ further comment or discussion, saying she foot expansion to the village office came in at ments merge into one building. was too frustrated. about $250,000. according to Schellinger. "We don’t have to take advantage of every Haigh. Joyce Lutz and Reyff voted against Township Supervisor Mike Bremer grant that comes down thc pipe," asserted nio\ ing 'the request on to the full council. assured the council that applying for thc Reyff. "I’m not sure how all our constituents Schellinger, Phil VanNoord. Mike Lytle and grant does not guarantee the project will will feel about all this. We have too many Pullen voted in favor of it going to the full move forward. He said it w ill still be a joint vacant buildings now, and I think wc need to council June 10. b> W"7""' Preparing for the homelessness awareness event Saturday are (from left) Gwen nansea, Sminan Leal and Kenzie Rudesill. Community invited to participate in June 13 homelessness event Grace Lutheran Church Senior High Youth will be held to pray for homeless persons and Ministry is sponsoring a homelessness aware­ their needs in Barry County and around the ness event and prayer vigil on the Barry world. . County Courthouse lawn Friday, June 13. The group invites-youths and the public to from 5 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday. June 14. join them for any or all of the evening, to give All teens are invited lo join in this event. some encouragement or to make a donation. 'Illis is the seventh year Grace Lutheran For more information, call the church Church youths have sponsored the event, said office 269-945-9414, or McKenzie Rudesill Amy Luckey, pastor at Grace. 269-945-5034. "Most of us do not know what it is like now know ing if you are going to be able to eat or H where you arc going to sleep or if y our fami­ ly will stay in your home. I used to thank that homelessness was something that happens only in big cities, but it happens here in BarryCounty, loo” said sophomore McKenzie Rudesill. w ho looks forward to lhe event each year. "I was shocked when Lani Forbes told us that Barry County has over 100 homeless families needing assistance. Some other facts she told our group were that some families sleep in cars and campers. Many homeless think that if lhe police find out they are home­ less their children will be Liken away. But that is not true. When the police find someone who is homeless, they call Lani who finds and pay s tor a hotel for them This -is why wc idou'l sec homeless people on our streets in Hastings," said Rudesill. In 2013, the event brought in more than $900 which was given to Barry County United Way to“help local families with needs related to homelessness, including healing assistance, food, rent and other expenses to keep families in their homes. Hie high school youths decided to hold this event again to raise awareness in Barry County, help change the face of homelessness and raise funds and collect items that persons who arc homeless might need to help them gel by. Proceeds from this year’s event will again be presented to lhe United Way’s Homeless Prevention Fund. "The public is invited to stop down and visit and share with our youth - even better would Ik to bring a money gift lo be donated Tyler Bourdo (left), a 2011 Delton Kellogg High School graduate, celebrates his All­ to Barry County United Way Homeless American finish with Trine University Men’s Track and Field head coach Rod Waters Prevention Fund.” said Rudesill. following Bourdo's seventh-place finish in the event at the 2014 Division III National At 9 p.m. a speaker from United Way will Championships at Ohio Weslyan University May 24. share the current status and needs of Barry County homeless resident. Approximately Trine’s University junior Tyler Bourdo when he placed seventh in the 400-Meter 9:30 p.m.. a public candlelight prayer vigil earned All-American honors for the third time Dash at the 2014 NCA/\ Division HI Outdoor Track and Field Championships. May 24 at Ohio Weslyan University. Bourdo. a 2011 Delton Kellogg High School graduate, ran a lime of 48.01 seconds to earn the seventh-place finish. His perform­ ance capped off a stellar season that also saw’ him place fifth in the nation during the Indoor season and earn All-American honors in both the Indoor and Outdoor seasons. He was also an All-American in the Outdoor 400-metcr dash as a sophomore. He advanced lo the championship race at Ohio Weslyan by finishing eighth in prelimi­ naries held May 23 with a time of 48.09. Bourdo was named First-Team AI1-M1AA and won the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Men’s Track Athlete of the Week award in two of the seven weeks this spring. Hc was the conference’s only guy to earn All-American honors during the out­ door season. Bourdo won the 400-meler dash in 48.72 at the MIAA Field Day. the conference champi­ onship meet lhe first weekend in May, which he immediately followed with a school­ record 21.79 second run in the 200-meter dash to place second in that event. He was also part of the first-place 4x400-mcter relay team, joining Lincoln Frey, Luke Fimrcite and Nate Smoker to win in 3 minutes 19.74 DK grad earns Il-American honors for third time at Trine Bike giveaway brings Elks Lodge donations to $6,000 Officer Joseph Booher of the Hastings City Police Department presents a bicycle safety program Saturday, May 31, to 20 local cudren who received new bikes and bicycle helmets in a project sponsored by H^99SLodge 1965. The bike give­ away was that latest of four projects conducted y the Elks Lodge in which the qrouo has raised S6.000 for children in the community. New dugouts at the Bob Kino Citv Park field were constructed in time for the new season by Elks members. Members also hosted a formal prom for young adults rom arry County Intermediate School District May 3, complete with a banquet, formal dance, DJ. decorations and a ohofographer at the Elks Lodge. Rounding out the effort was monetary donation given to the South Central Michigan Youth Baseball League to sponsor two teams. seconds. Thc Trine men finished fifth as a team at the M1A,\ Field Day, and fifth in the final overall conference standings. Bourdo’s time of 47.97 seconds in the 400 from the 2013 Field Day remains an MlA/\ record. He was also lhe league runner-up in the 200 a.s a sophomore and a league champi­ on in the 4x400-metcr relay that year as well, helping him cam the honor of being the MIAA's Most Valuable Track Athlete. Middleville boys help their Longhorn team win in K-zoo The 10U Michigan Longhorn Baseball team took the championship at the BPA Baseball Tournament in Kalamazoo June 7-8, topping the Hitters Edge 12-3 in the championship game. Team members include (front from left) Will Cooper, Cole DiPiazzo (Middleville), Matt Middleton (Middleville), Micah Bush. Kade Hull, Jarrett Hutson, (second row) Matt Hoonhorst, Noah Morren, Shane Cook, (back) coach Ken Cook, coach Dan Morren, coach Jeff DiPiazzo and (missing from photo) Ethan Knapp. The team was 4-0 over the course of the two day tournament, recording 48 hits for the weekend. The team’s pitchers, Cook (18) and Hutson (15) had 33 strikeouts and allowed just four hits. The championship in Kalamazoo earns the Michigan Longhorns an invitation to the BPA World Series of Baseball in Warsaw. Ind. next month. MVHS football program hosting Valley Rally 5K and a Lift-A-Thon The Maple Valley High School football program is once again hosting a Valley ftally 5k run during the Valley Rally car show June 14 at 8 a.m. and this year will also be hosting a 1 ift-A-Thon that same day. The race will take runners through and around downtown Nashville Packet pick-up and race day registrations start at 7 a.m. behind the stores on thc west side of M-66 in downtown Nashville. Medals will go to the first, second and ihud place finishers in each age group. Age groups will be as folkiwi: 12-and-under. 13-14, 14­ 19 '»0-'>9 W'-39’ 40*49’ 50'59’ 60 and-uP I hese will Ik* for both female and male divi­ sions. Flyers are available on line at www.runningfoundalion.com. Participants can print out registration forms or fill out an on-line registration. The Lift-A-Thon will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Main Street in Nashville. The competition will be open lo anyone, with football players collecting pledges to raise funds for thc program. There will be a $10 entry fee for others who would like to participate Those with any questions may contact varsjty football coach Brian Lincoln al blinco!n‘« mvs kl2.ini.us. �K Page 14 - Thursday, Juno 1?, 2014 - Tho Hastings Banner K Rendon has more soccer ahead after signing day ' . by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A few ot Sarah Rendon’s former middle school soccer club teammates still have time k-ft in their high school careers. Rendon recently made sure she has more soccer ahead of her as well, just on another level. Rendon, a new Delton Kellogg High School graduate, signed her National Letter of Intent to join thc Uike Michigan College Women's Soccer pargram May 27. "It’s awesome. It's been a life-long dream and goal to do that. I made myself pretty proud," said Rendon. . She started playing AYSO soccer when she was young and played some club soccer with the River Oaks Soccer Club in middle school, where she was teammates with a few girls on lhe current Gull 1-ake varsity team which won the 2013 state title and was scheduled to play in the Division 2 State Semifinals last night. Recent Delton Kellogg graduate Sarah Rendon (sea|ed second from left) was • “I played with a lot of great soccer play­ joined by family members and coaches as she signed her National Letter of Intent to ers.’' Rendon said. “Their team has done join the Lake Michigan College Women s Soccer progratn May 27 at Delton Kellogg exceptionally well the last couple years and those girls arc my age. We had a really solid High School. team and once wc hit high school we kind of went off to our high school teams because I go to Delton and they go to Gul! Ijikc. Playing with them in middle school kind of helped me improve a Jot as a player and all the coaches I had there helped." Rendon was busy at Delton Kellogg, play' ing four years of varsity soccer, four years of varsity basketball, spending four ye;irs on the cross country team atid also earning a varsity letter in track and field as a junior. She was all-conference and all-district in soccer as a senior, and was named her team’s MVP. She was also voted the senior athlete of the year al Delton Kellogg High School. Rendon tallied ten goals and 11 assists in her final two seasons on thc varsity, which include a run to the program’s first ever Kalamazoo Valley Association championship in thc spring of 2013. She was all-conference honorable mention and all-district last spring too. “Although soccer was her number one sport, instead of just concentrating on that she chose to use her talents in support of multiple sports," said Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ coach Alar: Mabie, who lead the Panther program in ^’up^nphy team in assists as she moves on to lhe college ,e Rendon is looking forward to having some lal“n,ed reammates .here to finish.offher fine •n.« n isvCs from thc midfield. She was niched that coach Jeremy Woolery thinks she can be one of thc Redhawk pro^Sw.-ir'w.C' always tops on the list for Rendon. She said a. one pomt she lord sonball. bur .here was a little too much standing around for her taste. “I think soccer is just >o enjoyable lo me. It's not hard work for me. I just enjoy it and it comes naturally,” she said. Rendon said she had other programs from out of state contacting her. but wanted to stay close to home and wanted to make sure jf she was going to play soccer somewhere it would be at a college with a solid nursing program. She hopes to be a neonatal nurse some day. National 24-Hour Challenge returns this weekend Registration closed Saturday for lhe 32nd running of the annual National 24-Hour Challenge. . . Event registrar Pete Steve said there arc 318 “hard souls" signed up for the endurance event that will be held Saturday and Sunday. Nearly half of the participants arc coming from out of stale, with a dozen of those com­ ing from Ontario. Canada. The list of partici­ pants also includes a dozen riders from Barry' County. A group of nearly 150 volunteers will also be working to keep things running smoothly. Riders will take off from Thomapple Kellogg Middle School (TKMS) in Middleville at 8 a.m. sharp Saturday. The first 123.9 mile loop of thc course will take riders around the outskirts of Barry' County, with check-in points at the Lake wood Middle School, Baseline United Methodist Church, the Delton Library and lhen back io TKMS. Loop two covers 24 miles and takes riders from TKMS south through lhe Yankee Springs State Recreation Area and then back north to TKMS. Riders then can complete as many laps as possible around lhe third loop, which runs 7.6 miles around the west side of Middleville, south on Bender Road, west on Adams Road, north on Cherry Valley Road and east on rinkbcinerRoad 1 first loop closes at 6:19 p.m., with loop two closing at 8 p m. Riders will be credited for all full lrjpS around the third loop they are able to complete bv 8 a.m. Sunday. Last year’s mileage leader was Collin Johnson of Ann Arbor in the male 25-29 divi­ sion, who completed 424.8 miles. Pascale Lercangee from Powell. Ohio, was the top female rider last year covering 339.9 in thc 45-49 division. ' . This year’s awards ceremony will be held at 9 a.rn. Sunday. Riders arc honored in numerous male and female age divisions as well as tandem, recumbent and tandem Sheldon deals with idwrsity well by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Tilings were tougher for everyone on day two of the Division 3 State Finals than they’d been on day one. Thc winds picked up at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University Saturday. The greens remained hard and fast. Maple. Valley varsity boys' golf coach Spring Javor was pleased with the way her state finalist handled things. Lion junior Rage Sheldon fired an 84 Friday and a 92 Saturday for a 36-hole total of 176 in his first appearance at the finals. Sheldon hit ten fairways in regulation and eight greens in regulation throughout the course of his Friday round, and kept the ball out of hazards. "Once he was on the green gravity did not seem to want to let his ball fail into the hole," Javor said. She said lhe hard, fast greens were causing many players to three- and four-putt holes. “Saturday’s round was much like Friday’s in regard to putting and ball striking. It was a bit windier making conditions even more of a challenge. He found a few hazards and expe­ rienced the long grass a bit on Saturday," Javor said. “I was extremely proud of how Rage handled himself during States. He often gets frustrated when he hits a bad shot or misses a putt. He kept his cool and did not let the bad shots bother him much. Being able to let go of a poor shot or a bad bounce and not get mad is one of lhe most important parts of the game for a player to learn." Jackson Lumen Christi was the only team in thc lop 12 to improve its score from day one to day two of lhe finals. It wasn’t nearly a big enough improvement for the Titans to catch Lansing Catholic though. The Cougars shol a 313 on day one, and added a 320 on day two for a score of 633. Lumen Christi shot a 324 Friday then added a 317 Saturday to move up from fourth to sec­ ond. Lansing Catholic had two of lhe state's top A pair on a tandem bike take off at the start of the 2013 National 24-Hour Challenge from Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. The event returns to the area Friday through Sunday, with the group of more than 300 riders planning to start its first loop at 8 a.m. Saturday. (File photo) recumbent classes. The TKMS grounds open to the event at noon Friday. Rider number pick-up will be held from 4 p.m. lo 9 p.m., with late rider number pick-up from 6 a m. to 7:30 a.m. Saturday. A Middleville Rotary Club spaghetti dinner will be open to participants and the public Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the Middleville United Methodist Church will host a pancake breakfast from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the TKMS cafeteria. Outdoor lent space and indoor sleeping space in lhe middle school gymnasium will be open to participants. Winchester third in 5,000 meters at Dll championship Maple Valley junior Rage Sheldon hits a tee shot during the Division 3 State Finals at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. (Photo by Nick Iszler) ten players, with Patrick Gillespie shooting a 77-7^-152 io place fourth individually, and 77X7M1 AARP Foundation can help! Attend our FREE Workshop Get back on Track! Friday, June 20 or 27 1pm at Hastings Public Library We have a limited number offnsitions available. Reserve your seat! (616)285-1665 foundation teammate Brent Marshall in eighth with a 758I-I56. Thc state champions also had Niko Vouisaras shoot 75-85-160. Owen Rush 86­ 79-165 and Adam Elias 87-86-173. Macomb Lutheran North’s Scott Sparks 'wk a huge lead Friday, shooting a 67, and Wcnt on lo win the individual state title with a 7<> Saturday for a two-day score of 143. Lumen Christi’s HenryJIi» was second with a 74-76-!5o and Portland’s Rhet Schrauben Ihinl at 73.78-151. ... kulkiska’s Jirasin Issarawanich. who shot a 76-76-152 lied Gillespie for fourth. Olivet’s Keagan Carnentcr was '■ixlh wi,h a 7f”77’ ,153- a'Hl rounding o'" lhe ,op tc" Wcre Kadc Ho-'ksenuX«n South Christian (80-75-155). Marshall lroin Lansing Catholic. Dustin '’""'ford fomSi Charts (78-80-158) and ^sel^nin, Ludington (79-79-158). Kalkasiu, was third in lhc lcmn slandin^ " ilh a 645 followed by Ludington 667, South Christian 674 I |;1novcr-Hortoii676, Macomb Utther-m , ,',i, 678 Flin* Powers Catholic 680, c, raX 687. 689’ 609 G«»se He 699, Manistee 7,M- OW 7W and Grand Rapids West C1"'>olic 756. There have been trips across the country for various NCAA Division II Indoor, Outdoor and Cross Country Championships during lhe first three years of Grand Valley State University junior Allyson Winchester’s running career. The Lakers got to compete with the coun­ try’s best right in Allendale May 23-24 as they hosted lhe 2014 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Winchester, a 2011 Thomapple Kellogg High School graduate, was one of five Lakers who qualified for thc 5,000-meter run, and earned All-American honors for the first time in track and field with her third-place time of 16 minutes 36.39 seconds. Grand Valley State University had three girls finish in the top nine in the race, and all five girls were in the top 14. The I-aker team, which won National Championships in 2010 and 2011, was third in the final standings with 53 points, behind Lincoln (Mo.) with 64 points and Johnson C. Smith with 59. Adams State was fourth with 39 points. Winchester was 14th at the National Championships in the 5,000 as a sophomore, and has earned All-American status in each of her three cross country seasons with the Lakers, helping lead the team to National Championships at the end of both the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Tie Lakers were third in the nation her freshman year when she had thc chance to run with her sister Rebecca for lhe GVSU program. ah u, aLey Sta,e Un,versity junior Allyson Winchester races to a third-place pn'iH nllhe NCAA Division 11 Track and Field Championships May 24 at Grund Valley State University. Grand � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-06-17.pdf 44b8a412c29bfd78a3af150d4c6dcc9a PDF Text Text Hastings approves cemetery master plan Fair celebrates 162 years of youth programs Rutland asked to support trail expansion See Story on Page 12 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER 1070490102590500000049058195427 CAR-RT LOT**C 003 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 Thursday, July 17, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 28 Policy guidelines go off road with sheriff truck purchase NEWS I BRIEFS) Plaza music and fun continues today Entertainment for young and old alike continues with the Playing at the Plaza summer series Thursday, July 17, at the Hastings Spray Plaza in downtown Hastings at the comer of Church and State streets. Counselors from YMCA of Barry County will be at the band shell at noon to sing and dance with youngsters from the community. It is rumored they may even break out some chalk art or other fun activities. \ Moxieville, a torch-swing duo hailing from Kalamazoo, will take the stage at I 6:30 p.m. Formed earlier this year by musical veterans Megan Dooley and Andrew Whiting, Moxieville combines early 1920s style swing/torch music and I 1950s rock with a modem style and atti­ tude. by Doug VanderLaan Editor Political smoke and mirrors didn’t distract one careful listener at Tuesday’s committeeof-the-whole meeting of Barry County Board of Commissioners. It apparently caught everyone else napping, though. “In spite of your 2 1/2 hours of microman­ agement here today,” said Jack Miner of the board in the meeting’s final public comment period, “has that plow truck you just approved buying for the sheriff’s department already been purchased?” “My understanding is that it was,” replied County Chair Joyce Snow. “It was, apparent­ ly a misunderstanding between Mr. Baker and Mr. Brown.” Snow was referring to a conversation between County Undersheriff Bob Baker and County Administrator Michael Brown that led to the $28,409 purchase of a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado with a snow plow before the expense was formally approved by the coun­ ty board. Wording describing the recommended pur­ chase on Tuesday’s agenda request form, pre­ pared by the county administrator’s office, did state that, “... this is a request to approve the purchase after the fact.” “It’s amazing to me that this happens only with the sheriff’s department,” continued Miner in his public-comment remarks. “You will let the sheriff’s department spend $28,000 of our taxpayer money without mak­ ing sure it complied with your rules.” The breach of procedure left commission­ ers, all of whom also missed the already-exe­ cuted purchase note at the bottom of their copies of the agenda request form, sputtering about more than just a rules violation. -Pacific Lite at fountain Friday The Hastings duo of Gene Englerth and Joe LaJoye performing as Pacific Lite will highlight Fridays at the Fountain concert series July 18. Englerth provides keyboard and vocals and is joined by LaJoye who adds a harmonizing vocal touch and brass expertise. The experienced duo performs a popular variety of music with an emphasis on jazz and has performed all over Michigan and the Midwest. All Fridays at the Fountain concerts are free and take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the Barry County Courthouse s lawn with a rain location at the Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St. Attendees should bring their own chairs or blan­ kets. Hearing, vision clinic set next week ' Vision and hearing screening is avail­ able through the Barry-Eaton District Health Department free of charge for children from infancy to school-age. Clinics are scheduled for Thursday, July 24, and Monday, Aug. 25. Hearing and vision screening is required before entering kindergarten. Call 269-945-9516 to schedule an appointment. Barry County Fair underway Young 4-H members intently watch the judge as he takes note of their skills in the showmanship contest. The showmanship events at the fair judge the exhibitors on their ability to show the animals and not necessarily on the quality of the livestock. See story and photos on pages 2 and 3. I “We’ve already had the invoice for jail overcrowding become an issue,” said Commissioner Ben Geiger, referring to last month’s overdue payments to Calhoun County for housing overflow jail prisoners. “Now, we’ve got this vehicle purchase being done without board approval. Our board role constitutionally is to authorize these expendi­ tures. If this happened without board approval, it is not cool.” Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg suggest­ ed it may have been more than just a mis­ communication. “This seems a little bit sleight of hand to me,” Stolsonburg said. “I hope that he [Baker] will be more clear the next time.” Baker, however, said he was not the party with tricks up his sleeve. “They don’t prepare for meetings like they say they do,” said Baker of county commis­ sioners. “The description of the action was on the agenda request form — everybody had that in advance. They had the bill when the check was cut July 10, and I had the check before I went to [Tuesday’s] meeting. “How could they not know if they had read their packet? Commissioners act indignant but they didn’t read the whole thing — and Joyce even read it back to them. I mean it’s right there.” In a phone message left with the Banner office Wednesday, Brown took responsibility for “inaccurate information” that he said he provided commissioners and the public on Tuesday’s agenda request form that board approval was being sought “after the fact.” “I had indicated to the board that k was my understandhlgWat the truck had been deliv­ ered,” said Brown. “I was wrong. When the [sheriff’s] department determined it needed to go to the board, the undersheriff contacted Berger Chevrolet and had the vehicle held. “The check is at the sheriff’s department locked up. The vehicle won’t be delivered and payment won’t be made until such time as the board has approved it.” Meeting in a committee-of-the-whole for­ mat Tuesday, the board could not take formal approval action, only a 6-0 vote, with Commissioner Jim DeYoung not in atten­ dance, to recommend that it be approved at the July 22 formal board of commissioners meeting. Baker acknowledged holding the check, but not for the reasons provided by Brown. He said he was given clear authority to make the purchase. “I understand Michael Brown doesn’t like being on the hot seat, but he needs to remem­ ber that we had the conversation about a new plow truck twice ... and he said, ‘Yeah, there’s plenty of money in the vehicle replacement fund, go ahead and get it.’ “I’m not questioning the county adminis­ trator. He tells me to go buy something, I go out and buy it. When this all came to light, he left me a voice mail and said something about we must have had a breakdown in communi­ cation.” Brown’s recollection of those conversa­ tions varies only in that, after acknowledging to Baker that money for the purchase was available, that Baker needed to get documents together to be presented to the board’s com­ mittee of the whole. Baker, according to Brown, apparently interpreted that as approval to move forward with the purchase. “We indicated to Bob to get an agenda request form in front of the committee of the whole,” said Brown, though why and how the July 10 check in Baker’s possession was issued before Tuesday’s meeting was not explained. Brown was out of the office Wednesday and unavailable for comment. Baker remains adamant that he was not asked by Brown to complete an agenda request form until after he had received Brown’s approval for purchase in the two ear­ lier conversations. “I don’t like the idea that he said he had told me to fill out an agenda request form,” said Baker. “Had that happened, it would have happened. When I got all the [purchase] paperwork, I sent it downtown. Luella [Dennison, deputy county administrator] called back and said ‘Bob, this wasn’t an approved 2014 capital expense.’ “That’s when Michael Brown left me a voice mail and said something about a break­ down in communication and needing to com- See PURCHASE, page 13 Lakewood administration refutes charges I I Relay For Life registration open The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Barry County will be Friday, Aug. 8, at The Barry County Expo Center from noon until noon Saturday Aug. 9, to help finish the fight against cancer. This overnight event celebrates cancer survivors, remembers those who succumbed to cancer and provides the community with an opportunity to unite and fight back against this disease. Funds raised through Relay For Life । support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to make this cancer’s last century. Anyone may join the local effort. For more information on Relay For Life of Barry County or to register, visit www.relayforlife.org/barrymi; call Randy Eggers, 269-795-8798; or email rflbarryco@ gmail.com. This event is open to everyone. PRICE 750 __ I by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer During the public comment portion of the Lakewood School Board meeting, Monday, July 14, Shane McNeill read a statement from a parent who claimed that on Jan. 27, 2011 she learned her son, a special-needs student at Lakewood High School, had been repeatedly raped in the high school. According to her statement, the rapist was her son’s school-appointed student supervi­ sor. She went on to say that the family has watched everything they went through all over again for the past two years, referring to the Chad Curtis criminal sexual conduct case. The mother questioned why there was no investigation done after the incident with her son, as there was after the Curtis incident, saying, “maybe an investigation after January 2011 gets something done, stops anyone else from being hurt. The family looked for an apology from the school, she said, but never received one. They wanted to be assured this would never happen again to their son or anyone else’s child. The mother said the family wanted the board to understand the family had trusted the district with their baby, “and thdy blew it.” They claim they could never get answers. In an interview with the Lakewood News after Monday’s meeting, assistant principal Bill Barker, representing Lakewood adminis­ tration, said he refuted much of what McNeill reported in the statement. Barker said he han­ dled the situation from beginning to end. In the statement, the family claims their son had been bullied, assaulted and threatened long before the rape occurred, beginning in middle school, where he was pushed in front of a bus. In October 2010, he was attacked in physical education class, after which they were told his assigned para-educator had been banned from the room. The duty of a para­ educator is to help facilitate social interaction, problem-solving and handle stress. Para-edu­ cators are supposed to be with their assigned students during the entire school day, except for lunch. The mother said that after the attack, the family was told two specific administrators would watch over him at lunch while his para-educator was having her lunch. Barker claimed this is a false statement, saying at no time was administration assigned or even asked to be the victim’s one-on-one supervisor. He went on to say that the proce­ dure for a student needing supervision is to have the student take his or her lunch into the conference room. Administration watches 150 to 200 students each lunch hour, Barker said, and has no way to constantly monitor any one particular student. He also said that the mother of the victim requested her son be put in the same lunch hour as his friend, the student who assaulted him. McNeill presented the board with docu­ ments from the Barry County Judicial Court Family Division that charged the attacker with seven counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. The first four counts cover the period from Aug. 1, 2008, to Nov. 27, 2009, and the rest were from Nov. 28, 2009, to Jan. 27, 2011. Under a plea bargain, the perpetrator plead­ ed no contest to third-degree criminal sexual conduct. He received probation and was ordered to stay away from the victim and his family. Barker said there were only three incidents that occurred in a seven-day period in January 2011, before the situation was brought to his attention Jan. 27 and action was taken. Both students were immediately interviewed, say­ ing separately that they had had inappropriate actions three times in the building in the pre­ vious week. Both students also indicated that inappropriate behaviors had also taken place at the victim’s home, while the mother was in the house. The perpetrator was dismissed immediately and later expelled by the school board. He did not return until the following spring to take the ACT/MME tests. The family said that after the assaulter was expelled, things slowly got back to normal. Then one day, Lakewood High School Principal Brian Williams called them to say the expelled student would be back in school the next day, even though there was a court order keeping him from their son. The victim saw his attacker the next day, and according to the statement, “his world fell apart again.” To their knowledge, they say no other parent was given notice of the “registered rapist wel­ comed back into school among all our chil­ dren.” Barker said that was not true. The student See STATEMENT, page 8 Faulty cord causes small fire at Hastings library The Hastings Fire Department responds to an alarm at Hastings Public Library around 7 p.m. Friday July 11. The fire was started by a faulty vacuum cleaner cord. Library staff used a fire extinguisher to put out the small blaze. Library Administrator Evelyn Holzworth said the damage was limited to three carpet squares but since an extinguisher was used, all the shelves had to be cleaned before the library reopened, which it did at 10:30 a.m. Monday. , �Page 2 — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Fair continues through Saturday with ‘fair’ weather Gerald Miller of the Dowling Milky Way club spends some quiet time with his heifer Rose Sunday afternoon when cattle are being unloaded at the fairgrounds. A traditional favorite, the Ferris wheel, is one of the many rides on the Midway at the Barry County Fair this year. The midway provider, Elliott’s Amusement, is a new company to the fair this year and offers a several major rides, including the zipper, pirate ship and some not before seen at this fair. Harness racing thrilled guests Sunday and Monday at the Barry County Fair with races at the grandstand. The events were free with paid admission to the fair. The har­ ness racing has been a part of the fair for several years, and Barry County is one of the few fairs left that offers the harness racing entertainment. through Saturday. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer After two years of stifling heat and humid­ ity during fair week, people at the 2014 Barry County Fair were bringing sweatshirts and extra blankets along early in the week. Heavy rains left some mud puddles around the campgrounds, but didn’t deter visitors from seeing the attractions and shows. With temperatures only in the 60s Tuesday, it didn’t felt much like July — but few visitors to the Barry County Fair are complaining. The fair continues through Saturday, and warmer, more summer-like temperatures are forecast. The grandstand feature tonight (Thursday) is the Unique Motor Sports Autocross and Friday is the Super Moto Cross racing. Saturday features the demolition Continued next page The Miracle of Birth Tent has already seen four lambs and two goat kids born as of Wednesday morning at the fair. The tent attracts lots of visitors each year to witness the birth and see the newborn animals just hours old. Unseasonably mild teriiperatures made sweatshirts, jeans and even blankets com­ mon attire at the Barry County Fair early this week. Pictured (from left) watching the cat show under a warm blanket are Zoey Grassmid, Juliann Meeker, Olivia Meeker and Jan Martin. Local, home town service. Backed by Big City resources I Jeffrey A. Keessen, AIF® Robin M. Welton David M. Mullenberg, CLU, ChFC®, AIF® (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St. Hastings, MI 49058 www.diseoveryfinancialllc.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC Jeffrey A. Keessen AIF* Robin M. Welton Eli Evans mixes up a flavorful drink during the cooking competition at the Barry County Fair. The top tvo winners from the event will have their meals featured aS menu items at Seasond Grille in Hastings. Mendan Phillips, 6, of Delton, is ready to take off in his own giant rocket that he brought to the Barry County Fair, cutlines �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — Page 3 A 4-H llama and alpaca club makes its debut at the Barry County Fair. Participants show their animals in a showmanship contest and then also guide them through an obstacle course. Pictured here is Nick Hunderman encour­ aging his animal, Silky, to walk over a tarp on the ground. With blankets and sweatshirts, this wagon load of cousins makes its way through the fairgrounds Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures only in the 60s didn’t stop many guests from visiting the barns, games, rides and attractions. Pictured (from left) are Carmen Furtwangler, Kinley Wilson and Brody Benjamin. Benjamin is from Caledonia and the other two are from out of the area, but home visiting grandparents living in Caledonia. From previous page derby. Those events each start at 7 p.m. with grandstand tickets costing $10 per person on Thursday and Friday night and $9 per person Saturday. The grandstand admission is in addition to the general fair admission price which is $5 per adult and free for children ages 12 and younger. Other events taking place the rest of the week include the antique tractor pull at 10 a.m. Saturday in the grandstand. This is a free event with paid admission to the fair. The Taste of Barry County takes place at 5 p.m. Saturday with a $5 price for food tickets. There is still plenty of time to enjoy the midway rides and carnival attractions. Thursday features a ride special of $13 for a wristband allowing for unlimited rides from 3 p.m. to close, using the $2 coupon. Coupons are available at several area businesses and the fair office. Friday, ride wristbands will be $15 per per­ son with unlimited rides from 3 p.m. to close. Saturday is the same price per wristbands with unlimited rides available from noon to close. There are lots of other free entertainment attractions at the fair. Thursday features the youth dairy show, as well a the small animal sale. Friday brings in even more 4-H support­ ers for the large animal auction. Saturday is a full slate of action with the Show of champions starting at 8:30 a.m‘ This competition pits the top senior and intermedi­ ate showmen from the various species in a competition to determine the overall best showman for 2014. The contestants have to earn their way into the competition and then must show each of the different animals. The Moo-ville pedal pull for children will return at 10 a.m. behind the Expo building, and in the horse arena, the dirt will be flying as contestants take on barrel racing at noon. Another popular event Saturday is the live­ stock fashion contest where youngsters dress up themselves and their animals in clever and creative costumes. The 4-H Great Race also returns to the fair this year with two age divi­ sions. Teams of six will compete in chal­ lenges throughout the fairgrounds and then obstacle courses and tasks to challenge them. The fair draws to a close with a 4-H dance in the community tent Saturday night and release of all exhibits Sunday morning. The goat show Monday brings a large crowd to the Barry County Fair. Contestants set their anirnals up for the judge to review. They anxiously wait for a decision and hope their animals don’t move too much until those decisions are made. | । | For the supreme swine showmanship contest, the judge took away the contestant’s whips and canes usually used to guide the animals. Instead, he asked them to try and guide their pigs using only their hands. Pictured here is novice showman Blake Pillars with an intense look on his face as he tries to steer his pig through the show arena using only his hands. One of the rides at the Barry County Fair this year features a spinning cage where riders are flipped upside down and then back right side up. Think you know Justin Amash? Think again. Bizarre Vote #29 Justin Amash voted to fund the very same economic development board he is now attacking Brian Ellis for Brian Ellis was chosen by the Republican Senate Majority Leader to serve as a volunteer board member on an economic development commission when Jennifer Granholm was Governor. As a state representative, Justin Amash voted to fund the very same board with the same types of projects. Now that Amash is in a tough campaign, he and his Washington DC special interest friends have decided to attack Brian Ellis for serving on the economic development board that Justin Amash himself voted to fund. Justin Amash voted to fund the Michigan Strategic Fund [Roll Call 481,10-1-09] Some 4-H members patiently wait for a turn to talk on the radio at the Barry County Fair. Pictured are a group of girls from the Welcome Corners Livestock club (from left) Becky Maurer, Lezlie Herrington, Emma Morawski, Megan Morawski and Mallory Lyttle, Paid for by Brian Ellis for Congress P.O. Box 6568 Grand Rapids, Ml 49516 Highlighting bizarre, out of touch votes cast by Justin Amash. Visit www.StopAmash.com for details. �e Did you Nettling bird Barry Fair celebrates 162 years of promoting youth programs This bird of a different metal feather stands alert in the MSU Extension Master Gardeners’ garden at the Barry County Fair. The piece is one of many created from odd scraps of metal, such as old tools and fasteners. (Although others are not bedecked with Mardi Gras beads as is this avian.) To see more sculptures, demonstration gar­ dens and children’s gardens, visit the Barry County Fair now through Saturday. Last week’s photo, Bug-Eyed by Jodi White, featured an unidentified insect. A few readers responded, reporting that it is called a click beetle or even an eyed click beetle. Reader Ellen Anderson said she’s had several of the beetles fly around her deck June 16. “I haven’t ever seen them before, and I haven’t seen them since,” she said. Anderson did label them a “good bugs,” since they eat noxious larvae, flies and wood-boring beetles. The click in their name is from the beetle’s ability, when on its back, to click and flip up into the air. “You can even hear it,” said Anderson. Do you We ’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. remember? Fair champions Many champions were selected at the 97th Barry County Fair, and here four get together to talk over their blue ribbons. (From left) Bonnie Johnson, 15, a sophomore at Woodland, who showed the grand champion Ayrshire; Paul Wing, 15, Bellevue High sopho­ more, who won the Pet Milk trophy for showmanship against some 150 com­ petitors; Harold Letson, 17, Woodland senior, who showed the senior champi­ on Angus; and Roger Dingman, 12, Nashville seventh grader, who showed the junior champion Holstein. (Photo by Barth) Have you met? When he was a city kid, Walt Eavey could never quench that pull in his heart for the country. It didn’t go away, either, as he was building his 45-year career in the tool and die industry and he came home from work to do chores for farmers in the neigh­ borhood. Now, as an 81-year-old retiree, he’s still living the dream. “I don’t know, I always loved farming and it’s just there in my blood, I guess,” he explains while manning his captivating corn husker educational exhibit at the Barry County Fair. “I was a cook in the Army and they always had this saying that no Army could march without its cooks. I think my feeling for farmers is the same — the coun­ try can’t advance without its farmers.” Eavey was a gentleman’s farmer while working and raising four children with his wife in Middleville. Their love for nature and for animals easily passed down to the youngsters, all of whom carry their parents’ love for the farm with them now. One son, Alan, is a veterinarian and the other son, Tim, works in the hog industry. Daughter Connie is employed as a surgical nurse administrator with Spectrum Health, and daughter Sherry works for Maynard’s Water Conditioning in Caledonia. The Eaveys are now grandparents of nine youngsters, including four great-grandchil­ dren. Walt also has found time the past 18 years to sit on the Thomapple Township board of trustees, yet another career he promises will conclude in two years with the expiration of his current term. Ever the salesman, though, he’s still passing out campaign pencils at the fair marked “Walter Eavey For Thomapple Twp. Trustee — 2012.” Total retirement, however, will provide Eavey even more time for “selling the farm.” His captivating interactive exhibit covers the history of husking com which started in Portland, Ind., at a farm show where he saw pins used for husking com ears. Curiosity about the next steps in the process provided even more hand cranked wheels and machines that mill and process Walt Eavey the com kernels once they’re husked. “I think kids are more interested in it now than they were five or six years ago,” observes Eavey. “A lot of times they walk by and think it’s all just something to look at but, when they get in here and start working with it, they get really interested.” For his love for the country, his respect for the farmer, his dedication to family and community, Walt Eavey truly makes Barry County shine brighter each day. He truly is a Barry County Bright Light. Idea of perfect happiness: Depends on if you’re talking about marriage or tractors. Lfct’s talk marriage: Then happiness is being healthy and happy. Mike and I just celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary. Mike? Don’t call her ‘Margaret,’ she won’t answer. Secrets to being married for 60 years: There’s got to be a lot of give and take. Best advice ever received: I don’t know, I sure have given a lot of advice. Best advice you ever gave: Try to be friendly to every person you meet. If you’re nice to people, they’ll almost always be nice to you. Person I most admire: My father. He died way too soon. He and my grandpa weren’t much for talking. Without words, they could say so much. Best book ever read: It’s a book with no words. It’s a book of photographs of light­ houses in the winter. Last time I was surprised: When our grandson announced they were going to have a baby. World’s greatest challenge: Watching the way we use the world’s resources. Favorite author: I’m reading the Clive Cussler series now. Greatest place I’ve visited: Grand Canyon. You know it’s big, but, when you get there, it’s awesome. If I had a ‘do-over:’ I’d try to make more money, but I like building things. When you build a good mold, the piece you make from it can go all over the world. Greatest president: Franklin Roosevelt. He had a lot of problems. He had to fight two wars at the same time. My motto: Be yourself. If you try to be something else, it usually backfires. If my life had a theme song: It’d be from “The Sound of Music.” Favorite movie: “Fiddler on the Roof.” * Favorite television show: You won’t believe this ... Lawrence Welk. We still watch it every Saturday night. Favorite fair ride: The ice cream booth. Greatest part of the Barry County Fair: People don’t realize how large and how great the 4-H animal program is. Greatest thing about Barry County: The fishing, the river, the trails. What I like best is hearing other people talk about proj­ ects “just like Middleville’s got, or Hastings’ got, or Barry County’s got.” Across the state, county fairs remain a highlight for many families. As it has for ' 162 years, the Barry County Fair official­ ly kicked off Monday, bringing to town the bright lights, smells and the sounds of a good old-fashioned fair for kids of all ages. In what we often think of as a high-tech marketplace, it’s amazing for me to see ‘how many people still look forward to the fair each summer. Hundreds of 4-Hers across our county were busy the past sev­ eral months preparing their projects and animals in anticipation of the big event. County fairs still represent one of the most popular community events, but also provide a great place for those involved to focus on agriculture in our county. “Thanks to the county fairs, Michigan youth have the opportunity to showcase their hard work while connecting people to our food and agricultural roots,” is how Gov. Rick Snyder frames the value of a county fair. “You will not want to miss the exhibits that put their talents on display.” So take the governor’s advice and make time to attend this year’s fair. Stroll through the livestock barns and 4-H exhibits to see for yourself what the 4Hers have accomplished. And don’t miss the annual small and large animal sales to be held Thursday evening and Friday morning, respectively. Every year, weeks before the fair, local 4-Hers stop by our office to drop off information about their animals for the big sale. I wish everyone could have the sense of satis­ faction I feel when I meet these kids who put so much of their time and effort into raising their animals, preparing them for judging and the annual livestock sale. 4-H is a great youth development program, giving thousands of local youths between the ages of 5 and 19 all kinds of experiences that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. - “Kids who participate in 4-H get better grades and are more likely to go to col­ lege,” reports Michigan State University Extension. “They’re also less likely to use drugs, cigarettes or alcohol, and are more likely to give back to their communities.” The National 4-H organization proudly points out that 4-H is the largest out-of­ school youth program in the United States. It dates back to 1898, has grown to serve more than 7 million youths and thousands of adults each year, and oper­ ates in 80-plus countries around the world. The program provides opportunities in communications, leadership, career development, livestock, home improve­ ment and computer technology. These young people learn life skills by working with others and setting and achieving spe­ cific goals. 4-H programs offer education­ al opportunities and lots of fun to hun­ dreds of area youths. Adult volunteers also give countless hours of support to local young people in more than 100 different project areas by encouraging the development of self­ esteem, confidence, leadership, citizen­ ship and a sense of community pride, while teaching life skills such as time management, organization and responsi­ bility that will help these kids the rest of their lives. If you get a chance, take the time to stop and to talk to some of these kids. It’s worth every minute of your time to give them the opportunity to tell you some of the stories about their animals, projects and the competition they face during the week. What do you Last week: A Detroit Free Press study of charter schools published last week reported that the state’s oversight of charter schools is among the weakest in the country. Should charter schools be more close regulated? Yes No • Michigan State University \ Extension report \ There’s so much for these kids to do through 4-H and the county fair — from cooking to engineering, from gardening to photography, from crop science to live­ stock showmanship. They might bring a steer but end up showing a chicken or a rabbit, all in the name of learning to pre­ pare themselves and to show those special talents. Plus they have a great time renew­ ing fair friendships, visiting the midway, enjoying special fair foods and taking part in all the events planned for them during the fair. It all makes memories that will last a lifetime. Watching these young people at work will give you a new perspective and con­ fidence that these pro­ grams are a great oppor­ tunity for local youths and a priceless gift for the adult volunteers who make it possible. Although the fair takes place only once each summer, planning and preparation is a yearround activity. You also can see the handiwork of adults, many of whom were 4-H members. Non-livestock projects can be found in the Expo build­ ing. Master Gardeners have demonstra­ tion plots just behind the Expo building, and numerous tractors, some meticulous­ ly restored, are on display just west of the gardens. Members of the antique tractor club give daily demonstrations, sharing with young people what they learned as youths. As you walk the grounds, notice some of the recent improvements since the fair­ grounds was moved from its downtown location to the present home 25 years ago. In recent years, bams, trees, paved walkways and more have been added. In fact, the Barry County Fair Youth Improvement Fund was established at the Barry Community Foundation to help support such upgrades. That money is used to enhance and to maintain the facil­ ities for the benefit of youths for genera­ tions to come. So, if you’re interested, a visit to one of the finest county fairs in the state this week is a great way to contribute to a program that impacts thousands of area youth year after year. There are just a few days left, so head to the fair, meet some friends and take part in the annual event. It’s a great time for these kids from several local school districts to renew fair friendships and to build long-lasting rela­ tionships by taking part in the 4-H pro­ gram that lives by the motto: “I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger serv­ ice, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.” Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by access­ ing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. 80% 20% “Kids who participate in 4-H get better grades and are more likely to go to college. They’re also less likely to use drugs, cigarettes or alcohol, and are more likely to give back to their communities.” For this week: Basketball superstar LeBron James has chosen to return to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team and city he scorned four years ago to join the Miami Heat. Are you happy to see LeBron returning home? □ Yes □ No □ I couldn’t care less �Animal shelter must be viewed as vibrant community resource in county budget To the editor: Since humankind domesticated the wolves and jungle cats that became the dogs and cats of today and they are no longer wild animals accustomed to fending for themselves, we humans are responsible for them. Humane societies and animal shelters are at the fore­ front of promoting spay or neuter programs to try to limit the number of unwanted animals. I’ve recently been volunteering a few hours each week at the Barry County Animal Shelter, which has given me a new apprecia- Commissioners need to get on to Fourth of July is to honor more critical issues than TOST To the editor: The Barry County commissioners who voted for the Time of Sale or Transfer regula­ tion were visionary and, in some respects, very brave to withstand the backlash from some Realtors, banks, contractors, other political groups, and critics. Is the TOST program 100 percent perfect? No, nothing is. But it is 100 percent of what is needed to help protect public health. Equally important, it was also designed to change as time evolved and new technologies and procedures became possible. That has been done and is being done as we speak. A new public health director has been appoint­ ed, and Regina Young is extremely qualified to carry out the mission intended. Her staff is equally qualified to help her. It is now time for current county commis­ sioners to step up to the plate and support a health system that is needed to protect not only public health but property tax values, as well. More than enough time and energy has been spent rehashing and debating this issue. It’s time to let Young and her staff carry out the job they are entrusted to do. It’s also time for commissioners, as elected officials, to get on to other critical problems. Time is not on their side, election or not, to ignore other more pressing situations in the county. In some respects, that may require even more courage and leadership. Hopefully, they will have it. Time will tell. Jim Brown, Hastings Candidate debates are part of our democracy To the editor: Historically, election debates among Barry County Board of Commissioner candidates have been very scarce, but they shouldn’t be since the majority of elections in Barry County are decided in the August primary elections rather than the November general elections. So, it’s refreshing when a candidate actually asks for a debate to show that he or she really wants the job and that he or she has nothing to hide, including voting record or leadership experience and that they care about constituents enough to create an oppor­ tunity to be informed. It’s even more refresh­ ing when the local press steps forward to engage with candidates to enable constitu­ tional free speech and then inform the elec­ torate through their media. So it is with WBCH and the Hastings Banner offering to sponsor candidate debates this year. Candidates who are open to the scrutiny of the public and the press in a debate most like­ ly have courage, a knowledge and experience base regarding current issues, knowledge of history to formulate reasonable solutions, the ability to withstand face-to-face criticism and the guts to let the voters hear and see them as they really are. A debate also informs voters about candidates’ future plans, it shows can­ didates’ knowledge of current issues and budget limitations and whether, as incumbent or as challenger candidates, they have accom­ plished or initiated anything at all. On the other hand, a candidate refusing to debate and clinging to the tired old cliche about “standing on my record” usually means a veiled history of votes on issues and the potential of being influenced or even con­ trolled by special interests and people. In addition, a record of perfect attendance does­ n’t necessarily equate to competence or to the ability for future planning, either. More like­ ly, it means “one year’s worth of experience 10 times.” In the last week’s Banner article a “debate about debates” took shallow root again in Barry County after Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson refused a fairly open-ended and flexible invitation to debate Jerry Sarver, retired City of Hastings police chief. Sarver is challenging Gibson for the District 1 county board seat in the Aug. 5 primary election. A resurgence of a debate about debates should not happen in our democracy. Even before the Lincoln/Douglas era, candidate debates func­ tioned as a tool for fair and open elections that educated the electorate and enabled people to cast informed votes. In those days, the soap box or tree stump in the public square provid­ ed the venue and people traveled miles to attend. Thankfully, today we are blessed with many media opportunities that ought to be willingly sought out and seized by candidates who really want voters to know where they stand on issues* if they really stand for trans­ parency, and if they really want voters to see what they’ve accomplished — or not. The last county commissioner debate of any consequence in Barry County was in 2008 — six years ago. It was held at the Commission on Aging and was moderated by Fred Jacobs. At that event, each candidate extemporaneously answered the same ques­ tions from Jacobs. There was no opportunity to find the answers in advance or refuse to answer unless, of course, you chose not to attend at all. I guess not attending that debate or one in 2014 says a lot about a candidate all by itself. So it is now with the proposed debate between Sarver and Gibson. Since most elections in Barry County are decided in the primary election, I encourage every primary candidate or incumbent to seek out opportunities to debate their opponents in the public presence in an honest and open forum, answering questions formulated by the press or from the floor. After the primary, I encourage successful candidates with an opponent to do the same prior to the general election. Our democratic republic deserves nothing less. Robert A. Houtman, Kentwood See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS vets, not campaign To the editor: I am a veteran of the Vietnam War who served in the U.S. Army. At Charlton Park’s Fourth of July celebration luncheon for Barry County veterans, I was appalled to see Jerry Sarver’s political backers wearing T-shirts supporting Sarver’s campaign for county commissioner. This was a patriotic event where we were supposed to be remem­ bering our armed service members past, present and future. I feel that this is a time to celebrate, not to use it for political gain. I like the fact that Commissioner “Hoot” Gibson and his wife have, for years, volun­ teered in helping serve food to the veterans of Barry County. Gibson did not use this event to campaign, but rather as another opportuni­ ty to serve the people of Barry County. Gibson is himself a veteran who understands the need for a better Veterans Administration and benefits for all of our armed services per­ sonnel. Those who were seen wearing “Elect Jerry Sarver” T-shirts should be ashamed of them­ selves. Sarver himself owes the veterans of Barry County an apology for allowing this selfish act to even happen. They put politics over our remembering of veterans. This public display brings back memories of Sarver, as Hastings chief of police, wanting to arrest people downtown for open carry of weapons — even though it is the state law. Jim Lancaster, Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 Dorothy Flint, Hastings Gibson carries feeble record Notary work as county commissioner To the editor: County Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson will not debate Jerry Sarver in the Republican primary race for his District 1 county board seat saying, “I am running on my record, my constituents know my posi­ tions, I’ve been their commissioner for five terms ... my record speaks for itself.” Well, the following is his record as I remember it after serving on the Barry County Board of Commissioners with him for six years, and his record is not much. Hoot was the only commissioner to vote against removing the animal shelter from the control of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. This change was sparked by the arrest of one of the sheriff *s special deputies for animal abuse. Hoot blindsided all of his fellow commis­ sioners when he invited television, print and radio media to tour the old Felpausch Center with his plan to put a new jail in that building. We asked him at our next meeting “a jail, in downtown Hastings, next to a library? What are you thinking?” Commissioner Gibson does not have e­ mail and seldom uses a computer. If he has a cell phone, I never had his number. Most of the communications between county depart­ ments, staff and commissioners is by email or text messages, which makes for a very effi­ cient exchange of data and information. Without an email or cell phone connection, the whole thing slows down. When the county board went paperless sev­ eral years ago, it was obvious Gibson was not looking at the commissioner’s packet that is available online and by email before the meeting. How do you cast an intelligent vote if you don’t study the issues beforehand? In the six years I worked at the same table with Root Gibson, I do not recall one problem that wa$ solved by an idea that originated from him. Yes, he has a record: Take the tax­ payers’ money and do nothing. It is time for a change. Vote for Jerry Sarver in the Republican Primary Aug. 5. Jeff VanNortwick, Dowling Great Lakes water too important to risk fracking To the editor: * It appears few people realize that this new water- and chemical-intensive method of fracking is almost certain, over time, to poi­ son the waters of the Great Lakes region. It also appears that our elected officials at all levels of government in both political par­ ties are ignoring the adverse impact this new oil and gas extraction method has on our environment. Fracking may bring us energy independ­ ence, but we must not let it destroy our staff of life here in the Great Lakes region. We are 5 percent of the world’s population, but we own 20 percent of the world’s supply of potable water. Just think how important this God-given gift will be as the fracking race spreads worldwide. I base all of this on four reasons: First, a June 21, 2012, Pro-Publica report titled “Injection Wells: The Poison Beneath Us;” second, the efforts of the Michigan Land Air Water Defense group which sued the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in Barry County Circuit Court to ban fracking within the county; third, the wisdom of many environmentally savvy people who circulated petitions to ban fracking in Michigan; and, fourth, just common sense. What can be done at this late date? Log on and read the eight-page Pro-Publica report, just mentioned, which warns us of the frack­ ing threat to our water supply; re-read the report and become educated on the unregulat­ ed process of hydraulic horizontal fracking. Then, educate your friends and neighbors; and send copies of or the website address for the Pro-Publica report to your legislators and ask them why horizontal hydraulic fracking is not under federal regulation. This is a critical bipartisan issue. Jack Kineman, Hastings 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits The Hastings tion for the volume of animals that are brought there and the difficulty of managing the influx. “Darling kittens” become cats that, if not spayed early on, themselves have a litter of kittens the family doesn’t want or can’t afford to keep so they drop the kittens at the shelter. “Adorable puppies” quickly become dogs that no one bothers to train until they become unmanageable and unlikable and they, too, end up at the shelter. I believe that most Barry County residents want provision made for lost or unwanted animals. Even putting aside the humane aspect, without human intervention, dogs and cats can multiply exponentially and become not only a nuisance but a public health issue. Dogs left to run wild can form packs that are truly dangerous to little children, especially, or to newborn calves or foals, and they can decimate a sheep herd. Much can be known about our community by the way we treat “the least among us” — marginalized people or unwanted animals. I don’t support the concept of animal rights, but rather people responsibility. When the county commissioners’ budget deliberations touch on the Barry County Animal Shelter, they must consider it as a vital component of a vibrant community. Sarver will return dynamic leadership to county board To the editor: This letter is in support of Jerry Sarver for Barry County Commissioner in District 1. Jerry is a man of honesty, integrity, knowl­ edge and effort. Spend some time talking with Jerry and you will find him a person who will give you honest, sincere and thoughtful answers to the issues facing our county. He is making his position on these problems clear and straight­ forward on his Facebook page and website. There is no beating around the bush; you know where he stands. Jerry’s integrity is unquestioned. He has 33 1/2 years of service to the public with never a hint of wrongdoing or scandal. With his edu­ cation background and management experi­ ence, Jerry Sarver has the knowledge and ability to grasp the complex workings of a county with a $14.5 million budget and more than 200 employees. It will take a great deal of effort to redirect the dynamisms of the county board and return it to the vigorous leadership role we have come to expect from it. Jerry will make the effort, as he has proven with his past support of our seniors, children and the community at large. I urge you to vote in the Republican Primary Aug. 5 for Jerry Sarver, a man of honesty, integrity, knowledge and effort. Anne Lockman, Middleville not public service at clerk’s office To the editor: Has anyone had a memorable experience seeking a notary public certification at our county clerk’s office? Well, I have. I was told that all of the ladies working there have been certified to perform notary public documentation. That’s great, and I have no problem as a taxpayer supporting their certification (of one, at least). But to be taken advantage of by charging $5 for each document is not only outrageous, it is a dis­ service to the community. Then, to be advised that many banks will perform this same serv­ ice free of charge is an insult (I did go else­ where). Who makes and approves these absurd, immature, governmental rules? Someone, please rethink what public service is all about. Don Vetter, Yankee Springs Township Excuses to not debate not sound To the editor: After reading the July 10 Banner article, I think it is time for a change in the person who represents the citizens of District 1 on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Howard “Hoot” Gibson was challenged to a debate by candidate Jerry Sarver, and Gibson refused to debate Sarver. Gibson gave his reason for not wanting to debate as a conflict with a meeting he claims to be attending with the Charlton Park board July 21, the night of the proposed debate. I contacted the office manager at Charlton Park and found that there is no meeting of the board July 21. There is a meeting of the col­ lections and education committee on that date. However, Gibson is not on that commit­ tee and, in fact, has never been in attendance at a meeting of this committee. , Why lie about having to attend that meet­ ing? It appears that Gibson is afraid to debate Sarver. Gibson says that he is running on his record. If his record is so outstanding and he has the best interest of the people of his dis­ trict in mind, why would he vote for a person with no experience to be chair of the board? Gibson further never talks about what he has done for the citizens of his district, only of the meetings he attends. I would ask what he has contributed toward the best interest for the people of Barry County or the citizen of District 1. I feel that anyone who refuses to debate when running for public office has something to hide. Sarver has the leadership skills and the best interests of District 1 to serve the people of the district. It’s time for the voters of District 1 to make a change and elect Jerry Sarver to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Ken Langford, Hastings �Page 6 — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77588068 Worship Together Richard A. Beduhn ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10. a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, .leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.country chapelumc.org for more infor­ mation. Vacation Bible School 2014 is “God’s Not Finished With Me Yet!” It will be held July 21-25 from 9-11:30 a.m. and is free of charge. Register at 269-721-8077 or www.countrychapelumc.org/ vacation-bible-school. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible. Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269^948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America' and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH AGommunity of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10: 30 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strengthening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pio­ neer Club, will return Sept. 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will con­ tinue throughout the summer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR,” Aug. 21-3 E Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wed./thurs. 9 am2:30 p.m., Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, July 20, 2014 - Sun­ day Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. July 20 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. July 21 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER SCHEDULE - Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. Hk p'roXT 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Hastings 945-2471 Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 WJWKSlfflW HotlineMs&Equipment 1401 N. Broadway 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings Patricia Ann Branch WAYLAND, MI - On Monday July 7,2014, Edward "Ted" Weatherhead passed away at his home in Wayland surrounded by his loving family. Ted dedicated his life to his faith, his family, his community, and his country. Lt. Weatherhead, proudly served in World War II as an Air Force pilot was bom March 13, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Medal for his leadership in scouting. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club. He was raised in Cleveland, Ohio where he met his future bride Mary Driver. Ted is survived by his wife of 68 wonderful years, Mary. He was a hero to his 13 children, James (Diane) Weatherhead, Pete (Barb) Weatherhead, Mike (Jeanne) Weatherhead, Joan Holmes, Charlie (Sharon) Weatherhead, Bill (Carol) Weatherhead, Martha (John) LaVoie, Tom (Deby) Weatherhead, Andy (Cathy) Weatherhead, Bob (Shelly) Weatherhead, Madelaine (Peter) Jones, Steve (Amy) Weatherhead, and Mary (Chris) Overbeek; 43 grandchildren and 15 great­ grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. CLARE, MI - Patricia Ann Branch, age 81, of Clare, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. She was born the daughter of Charles and Verna (Oke) McVey on April 9, 1933 in Detroit. Pat married Raymond "RJ" Branch on August 19, 1950, in Hastings. Ray and Pat moved to Clare from Davison in 1978 and Pat started working as a sales associate for Jay's Sporting Goods until her health forced her retirement early in 2014. Patricia had attend­ ed the Clare United Methodist Church. Survivors include her children, Hon. Raymond (Judy) Branch of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Barbara Ann (Gary) Morin of Davison, Susan Marie (Mike) Riley of Farwell; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; her granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn; and brothers, Charles, Donald and Lawrence McVey. . Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Clare United Methodist Church with Pastor John Kasper officiating. Her final place of rest will be in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Friends may meet with her family for a time of visitation at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home on Friday, July 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. If you are unable to attend, you are invited to leave an online condolence message for her family at www. Stephenson-wymah.Com. ? HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Saur Ramify Edward Weatherhead BOSLEY D«i» 118 S. Jefferson Hastings HASTINGS, MI - Richard A. Beduhn, age 90, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014. Richard was bom in Pierson and attended Howard City High School. He earned his business degree from Davenport College. He was president and CEO of the Hastings Savings and Loan from 1967 to 1991, during which time it was listed as one of the top 100 most solvent Savings and Loans in the nation. Richard started his business career at Herpolsheimer’s and JCPenney. Richard was a veteran of WWII where he was a Tech Sgt. in the Army Air Corp 8th Air Force bombers. He flew 35 combat missions as an engineer and top turret gunner in a B-17 “Flying Fortress”, The crew’s ball turret gun­ ner was credited with shooting down the last German aircraft of WWII. He was a member of the V.F.W., Elks Club of Hastings, the Loyal Order of Moose, the American Legion Post 45 and the Hastings Rotary, receiving the Rose Red Citation. He was a past president of the Lions Club and Home Builders Association of Hastings. Richard loved to golf, deer hunt in Luther, go fishing, and to bowl. Richard was a quiet family man who loved to be with his children and grand- and great-grandchildren. Richard was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, serv­ ing as a deacon and trustee. He attended the First Presbyterian Church in Florence^ AZ and the Hope United Church in Hastings. Richard was preceded in death by his par­ ents, Adam and Mildred; siblings, Floretta, Betty, Lorenzo (Jack)? Carol, Jean and Jerry; and daughter-in-law Bonnie. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Kathleen; his six children, Valerie (Lance) Bush, Adam and Scott Beduhn, Rand (Lori) Beduhn, Renee (Chuck) Beduhn Collins, and Sheree (David) Beduhn Newell; his eight grandchildren, Anthony (Michelle) Plants, Curtis (Emily) King, Zachariah and Eiin Woodley, Jacqui and Seth Beduhn, Joshua Newell, and Sarah (Roger) Bishop; his six great-grandchildren, Michael and Nicholas Plants, Charlie and CeCe King, Aiden Newell, and Wyatt Bishop; his sib­ lings, Max Beduhn, Janet Jack, Theresa Beduhn, and William Boone; as well as many nieces and nephews. Richard was the best husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and mentor. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hastings Elks Club, American Legion Post 45 or the Barry County Commission on Aging. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, followed by a celebration of Richard’s life at the Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn. Full military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, July 17 — Movie Memories remembers Preston Sturges with “Sullivan’s Travels” starring Joel McCrea, 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 18 —- preschool story time “counts on it,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, July 21 — library board meets, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 — toddler story time gets ready to splash, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 —- summer reading features ’’Stormy and Fizz, Boom Science Magic,” 2 to 3 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. and Madelaine Weatherhead; his sister, Mary Newman; his sister-in-law, Martha Driver; his grandson, Bryan J. Weatherhead; and his son-in-law, J. Michael Holmes. . . . . . . A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, July 11, 2014 at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 159 - 131st Ave. in Wayland, with Father Christian Johnston presiding. Interment was at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery with military honors. In honor of Ted, contributions may be made to the Mid-Michigan Honor Flight or a chari­ ty of choice. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guestbook online at www.kubiakcook.com. Ronald Wayne Owen MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Ronald Wayne Owen of Middleville, passed away July 13, 2014. Ron was born January 22, 1939 in Hastings, the son of George and Florence (Hawkins) Owen. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1957, earning athlet­ ic awards in football. Ron was a veteran, proudly serving his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed golfing at the Yankee Springs Golf Course, bowling, fishing, sitting on his front porch, and was a member of the Middleville Lions Club. Ron is survived by his wife of 54 years, Valerie; children, Perry (Julie) Owen and Toni (David) Barstis; grandchildren, Wyatt and Taylor Owen, Elijah and Aviyah Barstis; a brother, Albert Owen; sisters, Deloris Dipp and Barb McKee. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tom Owen. Memorial contributions to Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods in memory of Ron will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Ron’s family. Tuesday is filing deadline for school board, village elections The filing deadline for school board and village office positions on the Nov. 4 gener­ al election ballot is Tuesday, July 22, at 4 p.m. Persons interested in running for a board positions in the Maple Valley, Delton Kellogg, Thomapple Kellogg or Hastings Area Schools district must file petitions or a $100 non-refundable filing fee along with an affidavit of identity with the Barry County clerk. Delton Kellogg, Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg districts require a minimum of 40 signatures with a maximum of 100 signa­ tures. Maple Valley's signature requirements are a minimum of six and a maximum of 20. Persons interested in running for a village office must file the appropriate petitions with signatures and an affidavit of identity with the local township clerk (minimum six sig­ natures, maximum 20). The filing officials are as follows: Village of Freeport: Irving Township; Village of Middleville: Thomapple Township; Village of Nashville: Castleton Township; Village of Woodland: Woodland Township. All candidates must file a statement of organization for campaign finance purposes except, Maple Valley school board candi­ dates unless they expend or receive more than $1,000 in an election cycle, according to Barry County Clerk Pam Jarvis. If individuals are interested in running for the county board or a township office with no political party affiliation, petitions are due to the county clerk (county commission) t or township clerk (township office) by Thursday, July 17, at 4 p.m. These petitions require a minimum of nine signatures and a maximum of 30. They must be filed with the affidavit of identity and they must follow the same procedure to establish a candidate committee for campaign finance. The deadline for write-in candidates for all offices on the Aug. 5 primary election ballot — except precinct delegates — is Friday, July 25, at 4 p.m. Persons filing as write-in candidates file with the appropriate filing official, county clerk (county board candidates) and township clerk (township official). The deadline for precinct delegate write­ in candidates is Friday, Aug. 1, at 4 p.m. with the local township or city clerk. Alternative candidates for precinct delegate may file the declaration of intent form with the appropri­ ate precinct board on election day. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: 9 WEST V: K8 ♦:AQ4 2 987432 EAST SOUTH: 4:A104 3 2 V: J 7 6 4 ♦: ♦: K Q J 6 4: Q65 V: Q 105 3 2 ♦: 87 6 10 5 4: K J 8 7 V: A9 4: KJ 109 5 3 *: A Dealer: South Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 3? North East South If 24 Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass 24 34 44 54 5NT Pass 3NT 4NT 5V 64 West Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass After a long and complex auction, North and South arrived at a tenuous 64 small slam con­ tract. With only 25 high-card points between them, North and South certainly were in over their heads at this contract. However, did you notice the distribution? Ahhh, the saving grace for bridge players is to find a wild distributional hand that can be used for your advantage. Let’s see how South managed to pull out the tough diamond slam. First, the bidding: South began with 14, a convenient minor, promising opening count and at least three diamonds. North with six ratty-looking clubs bid them at the two level, a forcing bid promising 11+ high card points. South bid his four-card major spade suit, a new suit and also a forcing bid to Partner North. North raised the bid to 34, another forcing bid to South, instructing South to bid 3NT. South bid the 3NT and was content to play there with the long diamonds. North had other ideas and bid 44, promising six clubs and 4-5 diamonds. At this point, South recognized a slam invita­ tion when he heard one, and bid 4NT, Roman Key Card Blackwood, asking North for the num­ ber of key cards she held. North’s response of 54 promised one key card. South continued the investigation by asking North if she had the Q4, the trump queen. North responded that she indeed had the Q4, but no lower king (the K4>). South signed off at 64, and all passed. West tabled the 3V for the lead, and South graciously thanked his partner and prepared his plan. The hearts looked good for two tricks. The diamonds were solid and would be adequate to do the job. The singleton A^ was in die right spot for South. It was the spades that worried South the most. Where was the A4? How could South get rid of three spade losers? Was this small slam makeable? South won the first trick in his hand with the AV. A small diamond to the A4 on the board revealed that East had no diamonds and that West had two more diamonds. Drawing West’s last two trumps first would be a disastrous plan for South. Instead South called for the 94, and East, fearful that she would lose the A4, took the trick immediately and led out the top of the club sequence with the K#. South pulled in the trick with the A4>, and led the 84 trumping it on the board with the 24. A small club from the dummy was trumped high with the K4. No use taking any chances at this point. The last losing spade, the J4 was led next and trumped on the board with the 44. Now was the time to draw the rest of the diamonds and finish the contract. South led the Q4 from the North hand, and West played one of the two remaining diamonds that she had. South led another small club and trumped it high again to get back into his hand. The 104 drew the last trump out of the West hand. The 94 was a good trick, the K4 was another, and the KV on the board was the twelfth and final trick for South. Making this diamond slam had not been easy. Realizing that the spades were losers and needed to be trumped before drawing the outstanding trumps was the most important part of South’s plan. Finding East with the A4 was also a lucky move. Sometimes good play and good luck go hand in hand for a good score. The takeaways are several on this hand: only one South declarer found the right play of the hand and succeeded in making the small diamond slam. The fact that there were only 25 highcard points between them did not deter North and South from reaching the small slam in dia­ monds. The distribution was right for South to use the singleton spade to trump the loser spades away. Without the singleton, South goes down to defeat. It bears repeating that sometimes slams can be made on fewer than the requisite points of 33 or more. Distribution will make up for those missing high card points. Bridge Notes: Ready to try using the Roman Key Card Blackwood System? Here are the basics: 1. There are five key cards: the four aces and the king of trump. 2. After an invitation to slam with a 4NT bid, the responses are as follows: a. 5*=0 or 3 key cards. b. 5f= 1 or 4 key cards. c. 5V= 2 key cards without the queen of trump. d. 54= 2 key cards with the queen of trump. 3. Give it a try with your favorite partner and see how you like using Roman Key Card Blackwood. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) 5 generations of the Tebo family Great-great grandfather, Charles Tebo; great-grandfather, Dan Tebo; grandfather, Bryan Tebo; mother, Brandi Tebo and son, Airryck Barker. Wetzels to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary On Sunday, July 27, 2014, William and Sharon (Johnson) Wetzel of Has-tings will celebrate 40 years of marriage. The couple was united as one at the First Baptist Church of Hastings in 1974. The wedding was presided by Pastor Russell Houseman and attended by family and friends. Children Christa Wetzel, Cherish (Seth) Tabberer and grandchildren invite you to celebrate showering the couple with well wishes. Please send cards to Bill and Sherry Wetzel at P.O. Box 389, Hastings, Ml 49058. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Elsa Taylor celebrates 90th birthday The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 during their regular Board of Commissioners meeting at_9:00 a.m., in the Commission Chamber, located on ffie Mezzafrie level ofthe ’ County Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, for the purpose of receiving public input on a proposed amendment to the Farmland Preservation Ordinance. For more information, including obtaining a copy of the proposed amended ordinance contact Barry County Administration at (269) 945-1284 or www.barrycounty.org 77587805 Elsa Taylor is 90. Her family is celebrating this milestone July 19th at Bob King Park. Elsa invites her friends to join the celebration Saturday, July 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. No gifts please. Cards only. Make a date with Adventure Make a date with Adventure Your adventure begins with a one-day Canadian Your adventure begins with a one-day Canadian Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Sault Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Sault Ste. Marie has to offer, including the new’ Heritage Ste. Marie has to offer, including the ‘new’ Heritage Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal. Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal, Packages start at just $158. Train runs June 24 - Oct 13, 2014. ¥ ONTMJO . \ Book POSITION OPENING The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer, • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Packages start at just SI58. Train runs June 24 - Oct 13, 2014. Due to retirement, Barry County Transit is accepting applications for the position of Office Coordinator This full-time position offers a full retire­ ment and benefit package. Job duties include Bookkeeping; Payroll; Accounts Payable and Receivable; Client Account Management; Phone and Clerical; Quarterly and Annual Report Compilation. Emphasis on Customer Service in the interaction with our clients and the public is essential. Prior experience with the M.D.O.T. and Public Transit interface is a plus but not required. Please send or deliver resume and cover letter with salary requirement to: Barry County Transit 1216 W. State St. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Barry County Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer *6846386 ’ 1 1 ' J 1 J Great Start Readiness Program Associate Teacher Position Description: Work as a team member with the lead teacher to provide a quality educational preschool program.This posi­ tion will assist the lead teacher in helping four year old children achieve the maximum benefit from the educational program including non-instructional and concept/skill reinforcement tasks. Applicants must have a valid classroom CDA credential or an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or the equivalent. Lead Teacher Position Description: To deliver a research-based high quality early education curriculum to four year old students that helps them devel­ op their potential for success in Kindergarten. This person will be responsible for helping students meet their individual learning needs through developmentally appropriate practices and a strong home­ school partnership. Applicants must have a valid Michigan Teacher Certificate with an Early Childhood Education (ZA)( or Early Childhood-General and Special Education (ZS) endorsement. Please send a Letter of Interest and Resume (including references) to Lisa Purcell at: 535 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Ml 49058 or lp.urcell@.barry.isd.org The deadline to apply is July 21st, 2014 07659200 �Page 8 — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Jiake &AeUa G3SWS by Elaine Garlock Depot Day is Saturday, July 26, with free entertainment all afternoon. The annual trib­ ute this year will be the board members of the Lake Odessa Fair. The Janie Rodriguez Award will be handled by the village council. Other features will include music and danc­ ing, a raffle, plus the food tent with bratwurst, hot dogs and ice cream. Last week’s chicken barbecue brought crowds who ate in house plus dozens of patrons who came for take-out meals. The weather was fine. The chicken man arrived with no glitches. Alethians and friends with 59 years of experience handled the details with expertise honed by years of experience. A few newcomers helped. The Ionia County Genealogy Society met Saturday with more than 20 present. The speaker was Dr. Robert Roach of Kalamazoo whose topic was the Ojibwa native Americans. He spoke on their original tribal area and their spread into Michigan where branches lived in the Kalamazoo area and others were relocated to Mt. Pleasant and parts of the Upper Peninsula. He brought along several books pertinent to this topic and also copies of a fictional (based on fact) book he wrote called Saving Skunk. Members Pat Blood of Ionia and Pat Carrigan served refreshments. The August meeting will center on cleaning, and September will have Canada as its topic. Changes are noticeable along M-50’s Lapo Road. The Michigan Department of Transportation has had several trees removed along the slope of Lakeside Cemetery and also on both sides of Tupper Creek where it drains into Jordan Lake. The stumps are more than a foot across and yielded stacks of log chunks awaiting removal. Members of the Barcroft family from Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Oregon, Washington state, Bloomingdale, and Grand Rapids were at the family farm Saturday after committal graveside services at the Freeport cemetery for the patriarch of the family. Drivers on 1-96 across Ionia County will encounter two new projects. Guard cables will be installed between the westbound and eastbound lanes from the Kent-Ionia County line crossing Montcalm Avenue east to M-66. The cables have been in place farther west on the freeway. Also 10.5 miles of concrete pavement will be repaired from Thomapple River Drive east to the Kent-Ionia county line with work continuing through Aug. 21. During this span of time there will be lane closures. Central United Methodist Church hosted its first free movie, complete with popcorn, last week. Another free movie, “The Blind Side,” is planned Thursday, July 31, at 7 p.m. The church also is beginning a book club with the first Heaven is For Real that began July 16. The book is available at the Lake Odessa Community Library in written or audio form. The book in August will be one by Mitch Albom, Have a Little Faith. Children can enjoy a free movie during the adult book class. The Nashville Revue will present its “Godspell” musical Sunday, July 20, at Living Gospel Church at 10 a.m. and at the Nashville United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. At the start of a remodeling project at Dwayne’s Market floral business, the owners discovered that 1905 Lake Odessa “Waves” newspapers had been used as insulation between all of the studdings. Despite the accumulated dust of 109 years, one can read bits of news from way back then. STATEMENT, continued from page 1 was brought in to the school for a required test. He arrived at a locked door, where he was let in.and escorted to supervised room for testing and was never allowed to roam the halls. The victim’s family members said they feel the school failed their son because they trust­ ed the system. They said they have since felt the district slighted their son because nothing ever changed. They closed their statement, saying, “We could never win against this administration. It’s not about winning anymore. We just don’t want it to happen ever again. Barker said he remains steadfast in his pas­ sion for the students. “I would take a bullet for these kids,” he said. “I look around Lakewood and see what great kids we have here. I’m proud of this school.” He went on to say that all discipline of stu­ dents is confidential. The incident was dealt with, the perpetrator was expelled. The victim continued at Lakewood for two more years until his graduation with no other reported issues. < STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES & NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS Notice is Hereby Given that on Tuesday, July 29,2014, the Barry County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Drainage District Boundaries from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. At that time and place, the Drain Commissioner will hear the proofs and allegations and carefully reconsider and review the description of lands comprising the Drainage Districts for the Drains listed below, and determine whether the addition or deletion of lands will more accurately define the boundaries of the land benefitted by the Drains and is just and equitable pursuant to Section 197 of T 956 PA 40, as amended. The Drains are located and established in the following municipali­ ties, and a general description by section number of the'lands proposed to be added or deleted in whole or in part include the following: DRAIN NAME COLGROVE DRAIN HELMER DRAIN HIGH HILL DRAIN WATSON DRAIN MUNICIPALITY RUTLAND TOWNSHIP CARLTON TOWNSHIP ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BARRY TOWNSHIP PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP SECTION NUMBERS 14,15,22,23,26 11,12,13,14 19,20,29,30 7,8,18,19 12,13 by the decision of the Drain Commissioner to add or delete property to or from a Drainage District may seek judicial review in the Barry County Circuit Court within ten (10) days of the decision. Notice is Further Hereby Given that also on Tuesday, Juty 29,2014, the apportionments for benefits to the lands comprised within the following Drainage Districts: Colgrove Drain, Helmer Drain, High Hill Drain, Watson Drain will be subject to review for one day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office, located at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, I will have the tentative apportionments against parcels and municipalities within the drainage district that are subject to a special assessment available to review. Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956, as amended, any owner of land within the special assessment district or any city, village, township, or county feeling aggrieved by the tentative apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner may appeal the apportionment within ten (10) calendar days after the day of review of appor­ tionment by making an application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. Any drain assessments against land will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. If drain assess­ ments against land are collected by installment, the landowner may pay the assessments, in full with any inter­ est to date at any time and thereby avoid further interest charges. In addition to the assessed parcels and tracts of land in the Section numbers listed above; Assyria Township, Barry Township, Carlton Township, Prairieville Township and Rutland Township shall be specially assessed at large for benefits of the maintenance of the aforementioned drains in each township. NOW THEREFORE, all unknown and non-resident persons, owners, and persons interested in the above­ described special assessment district, and you: Clerk of Barry County; Managing Director of the Barry County Road Commission; Supervisor of Assyria Township; Supervisor of Barry Township; Supervisor of Carlton Township; Supervisor of Prairieville Township; Supervisor of Rutland Township; are hereby notified that at the time and place aforesaid, the apportionment of benefits and the lands com­ prised within the aforementioned Drainage Districts will be subject to review; Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Barry County Drain Commissioner at (269) 945-1385 or the Michigan Relay Center at (800) 649-3777 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. Dated: July 11,2015 You are Further Notified^ persons aggrieved Russel) Yarger BarryJ CountyJ Drain Commissioner Financial FOCUS 77RBQ-I1R What can investors learn from the All Stars? Baseball’s best players gathered in Minneapolis this week to participate in the All-Star Game. If you’re a fan or even a “weekend athlete,” you can admire these players for their abilities, even if you — like the vast majority of humanity — can’t hope to duplicate them. But if you’re an investor, you may be able to learn some practical lessons from the All Stars. So let’s look at a few common All Star traits to see how they might apply to investors: • Consistency — All Stars typically don’t just have a few good weeks or months — they tend to be consistently excellent, year after year. As an investor, you, too, need to strive for consistency. Instead of periodically chas­ ing after “hot” stocks, try to follow a long­ term strategy by staying invested in the finan­ cial markets, through both “up” and “down” periods, and by rebalancing your holdings, as needed, to reflect changes in your life. • Ability to avoid errors — Everyone makes mistakes, but All Stars seem to make fewer of them. Whether it’s fielding balls cleanly, suc­ cessfully executing a sacrifice bunt or not walking a player with the bases loaded, All Stars seem to avoid errors while making the right moves at the right time. When you invest, you need to avoid common “errors,” such as investing either too conservatively or too aggressively. Instead of going to either of these extremes, build a portfolio appropriate for your risk tolerance but still capable of helping you reach your goals. • Preparedness — All Stars keep them­ selves in great shape and often develop addi­ tional skills as the years go by, such as devel­ oping a new pitch or learning to hit the ball to different parts of the field. By preparing themselves in this way, they can take advan­ tage of opportunities as they arise. As you invest, you will also need to be prepared to take advantage of new opportunities. One such way to prepare is to have enough liquid­ ity in your portfolio to make appropriate investment moves. In addition to preparing for opportunities, you’ll need to prepare for challenges that could jeopardize your invest­ ment strategy. So, for example, you may want to build an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses. With such a fund in place, you may not have to dip into your long-term investments to pay for short-term needs, such as a major car repair, a new furnace or a big bill from the dentist. • Awareness of limits — Not even the best All Stars can do everything well. A good “sin­ gles hitter,” for instance, won’t waste a lot of effort in trying to hit home runs, while a pow­ erful, but slow, slugger might not attempt to steal a base. Investors have limits, too, based ----- STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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But these risky techniques and complex investments are not for everyone — and smart, “everyday” investors know this and stick with proven strategies and comprehensible investments. You may never step foot on a baseball dia­ mond. But as an investor, you can still pick up some “gems” of wisdom from the All Stars. This information is believed to be reliable, but investors should rely on information from the Social Security Administration before making a decision on when to take Social Security benefits. It is general information and not meant to cover all scenarios. Your sit­ uation may be different, so be sure to discuss this with the Social Security Administration prior to taking benefits. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. Antibiotics may be leading to obesity by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters It’s astonishing to contemplate but when my grandfather was bom, tuberculosis was the No. 1 cause of death in our country. Worse still, one in five children didn’t live to see his or her fifth birthday, in large part due to endemic and epidemic diseases. Today that’s all changed. But although doctors can now often do a great deal to help the ill, it’s also true that chronic diseases plague us. And a number of these maladies seem to be on the rise. Diabetes, asthma, celiac disease and food allergies are all increasing in frequency. Most obvious of all, obesity is becoming more and more common. Dr. Martin Blaser of New York University thinks he understands at least part of what’s going on. And according to him, medical treatments themselves are contributing to the rise of some chronic health problems. His new book, Missing Microbes: How the overuse of antibiotics is fueling our modern plagues, explores the link between changes in our internal microbes and the list of chronic diseases so many of us now face. Antibiotics are a blessing. But if Blaser is right, they are also a curse. Both things can be true. To take just one malady, let’s focus on obesity. There’s no doubt obesity is on the rise. Back in 1990, about 12 percent of people in the U.S. were obese. Recently, the figure has grown to about 30 percent. And people in other countries are following our lead, packing on the pounds. Those are just facts. What other facts can we bring to bear on the issue? Your body is host to many trillions of microorganisms. The microorganisms on and in your body change over time. One simple example is that the proportions of bacteria in your mouth are altered depend­ ing on whether you are breathing through your nose or your mouth. That’s because some microorganisms can’t live in the pres­ ence of oxygen. At night, you breathe mostly through your nose and the propor­ tion of bacteria in your mouth that don’t cope with oxygen can increase. They are stinky little buggers, and that’s what gives you “morning mouth” when you wake up. Important changes in populations of microorganisms within us occur when we take antibiotics. When a doctor gives you penicillin or one of the host of newer antibiotics, the goal is to eradicate what’s making you ill. Blaser’s book outlines the ways in which a number of microorgan­ isms, including those that are beneficial to the body, are also affected by antibiotics. Antibiotics, especially those given to kids, may be leading both to more growth and putting on more fat, including in later life. The book reviews experiments with mice in Blaser’s lab that address this con­ nection, as well as studies in human popu­ lations. Blaser concludes we may be inad­ vertently fattening up our young in our rush to use antibiotics to treat every sore throat or cough. As Blaser sees it, antibiotics contribute to obesity and a host of other chronic dis­ eases that have been on the rise in recent decades. He argues that our attitudes need to change. Doctors should be trained to think twice before prescribing antibiotics. The drugs should be reserved for truly seri­ ous conditions that aren’t going away on their own. “Doctors and patients alike have never fully taken into account all the costs of using antibiotics. Once they do, I predict their use, especially in early childhood, will greatly diminish,” Blaser wrote in an email to me. The progress we’ve made combating many diseases is stupendous. No one wants to go back to the problems that were com­ mon when my grandfather was born. But it’s time we looked at what the overuse of antibiotics may be costing us. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Lake Odessa will hold a public hearing at its regular monthly meeting Monday, July 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the application of Community Development Block Grant Funds (C.D.B.G.) through the Michigan Economic Development (M.E.D.C.). The Application is seeking $27,500 in grant funds for the Lakewood Wastewater Treatment (L.W.A.) Plant Capacity and Loading Evaluation Study. The study will evaluate the L.W.A.’s treatment system. The study will include an evaluation of the hydraulic, organic, solids and other pollutant loadings dis­ charged to the wastewater plant. A complete copy of the formal application is available for inspection at the Page Memorial Building, 839 Fourth Avenue during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The public hearing will provide an opportunity for all citizens to ask questions and make comments; citizens who are low to moderate income are especially encouraged to attend the public hearing. In the event citizens are not able to attend the public hearing, questions or comments can be directed either in writing or in person to Mark L. Bender, Village Manager/ L.W.A. Chairman by phone at (616) 374-7110 or in person at 839 Fourth Avenue or by e-mfiil at manager@lakeodessa.org. 06846407 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastlnys Banner TURNING BACK THE PAGES < Prison life in Andersonville, part IX Following is the ninth part of Prison Life in Andersonville, a 1912 book written by John L. Maile, a Barry County soldier who served in the Civil War and spent 10 months as a Confederate prisoner. Much later in life, he wrote about the imprisonment he endured 150 years ago this month. Maile was bom April 1, 1844, in St. Ives, Huntingdonshire, England, the son of John F. and Sarah Maile. The family arrived in the U.S. May 18, 1850. They were living in Johnstown Township, Barry County, when John, then 17, enlisted in Company F of the 8th Michigan Infantry in September 1861. He re-enlisted Dec. 29, 1863. Maile was taken prisoner May 6, 1864, and served 10 months in Confederate prisons. He was dis­ charged to accept appointment in the U.S. Colored Troops Aug. 11, 1864, and then dis­ charged from the U.S. Army at Camp Chase, Ohio, June 13, 1865. By 1880, Maile was a minister, married to Angeline “Angie” Godsmark (a Michigan native), was the father of three children and was serving a church in Portland township, Ionia County. John and Angie Maile had seven children in all. The first five were bom in Michigan, and last two in Omaha, Neb. By 1900, the family was living in Los Angeles, where John served as a minister. Angie died sometime in the 1920s and John in the 1930s in Los Angeles. In the 1930 federal census, John L. was living with daughter, Alice, who was a school teacher. His book was published by Grafton Publishing Company, West Coast Magazine, Los Angeles. This version was made available by Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org) and was brought to the Banner staff’s attention by Hickory Corners genealogist Gordon Mitchell. Appendix A Contributory testimony Many narratives of experiences in the mil­ itary prisons maintained by the government of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War have been written by Union officers and soldiers confined therein. With minor differences of statement arising from personal diversities, these testimonies as a whole establish the fact of unprecedented suffering and mortality. Since the close of the Civil War, our gov­ ernment has unstintedly employed ability and money in compiling and publishing an exhaustive exhibit of the Union and Confederate records. • These statistics and memoranda afford to the later historian abun­ dant and reliable data, and upon his calm ver­ dict we may rely for the substantial truth. The holding of prisoners during our civil war was a matter of large concern. The num­ ber of Union soldiers captured was 211,411; paroled on the field, 16,669; died in captivi­ ty, 30,218. These last figures are defective. Of 12 Confederate prisons, the “death regis­ ters” of five are only partial and thousands of the emaciated men passed away soon after release. The number of Confederate soldiers cap­ tured was 462,635; paroled on the field 257,769; died in captivity 25,976. The per­ centage of deaths among the imprisoned Confederates, it will be seen, was far less than among the Union prisoners. The number of enlistments in the Union army was 2,898,304; in the Confederate army from 1,239,000 to 1,400,000. The esti­ mated cost of war to the North was $5,000,000,000, and to the South $3,000,000,000. (The above figures are taken from a History of the United States, by James Ford Rhodes, LL.D., LittD., who quotes from Gen. F.C. Ainsworth, chief of the Record and Pension Office.) “We raise our fathers’ banner that it may bring back better blessings than those of old; ... that it may say to the sword, ‘Return to thy sheath,’ and to the plow and sickle, ‘Go forth.’ That it may heal all jealousies, unite all policies, inspire a new national life, com­ pact our strength, ennoble our national ambi­ tions, and make this people great and strong, not for aggression and quarrelsomeness, but for the peace of the world, giving to us the glorious prerogative of leading all nations to juster laws, to more humane policies, to sin­ cerer friendship, to rational, instituted civil liberty and to universal Christian brother­ hood.” — Address of Henry Ward Beecher at Fort Sumpter flag raising, April 15, 1865. Appendix B Responsibility for prison TREATMENT It is difficult, even after the lapse of years not a few, to consider dispassionately the treatment accorded by the Confederacy to her prisoners. War had fanned to a flame the fire This monument, a photo of which John Maile included in his book, reads “Erected by the State of Michigan to the soldiers and sailors who were imprisoned on these grounds.” Many of them did not survive. The year 1864, when John Maile was at Andersonville, was a particularly bad year for his fellow Barry County prisoners, two of whom died the same day. The following local men died at the Confederate prison 150 years ago: Hiram McCartney, 6th Cavalry Company K, died March 29; Jacob T. Bipley, 3rd Infantry Company C, died July 12; Myron Heath, 21st Infantry Company C, died July 31; Samuel W. Onwig, 20th Infantry Company C died Sept. 8; William C. Kelly, 6th Cavalry Company M, died Sept. 15; James Blanchard, 7th Cavalry Company F, died Sept. 15; Thomas Mayo, 6th Cavalry Company H, died Oct. 9; Isaac O. Howe, 7th Cavalry Company F, died Nov. 17. of sectional animosity, and a spirit of retalia­ tion was awakened. It is true the South was comparatively a poor country, and the hand of war had stripped her bare. The mighty armies of both sides carried on their vast operations on southern soil; the one as an army of defense, the other as an army of invasion. In the movements of strategy and battle, many combatants were taken prisoners; these were sent to the rear for safe keeping and maintenance. With practically unlimited resources this additional burden was scarcely felt at the North. At the South, the case was different. The extended territory occupied by the armies was practically unproductive for the people. It was, therefore, inevitable that the prisoners of war share the general limitation. As their numbers increased, it was necessary that they be conveyed to localities beyond the reach of rescue. Their increasing hosts could not wait upon the size of the stockades built for their confinement, and the limited forces that could be spared for their safe keeping must in some way hold them closely in hand. Moreover, unfriendly prejudices were increasing by the very fact of invasion, and as the North was held responsible for the war, the prisoners were the object of bitter hatred. In numerous. mip^r^^iticulars^such as ample d supply of water, of shelter and of food and fuel, the obligations of the southern military authorities were criminally negligent; yet many of the features of the prison circum­ stances were probably unavoidable. The situation in the South is summed up in the following extract from A History of the American People, by Woodrow Wilson [a year after John Maile’s book was published, Wilson became president], Ph.D., Litt.D., Vol. IV, pp. 306, 307: “One of the most distressing evidences of the straits to which the South had been brought was seen in the state of the prisons in which she was forced to keep the thousands of prisoners who fell into the hands of her armies. “More than 200,000, first and last, were taken, and only some 16,000 of these were paroled upon the field ... “Not until the war seemed turning toward its end could an exchange of prisoners be arranged. The federal authorities knew their superiority in fighting population and did not care to lose by returning fighting men to the South. If her soldiers died in Southern pris­ ons, they were dying for their country there, Gen. Grant said, as truly as if they lost their lives in battle. “In the south men could not be spared from (^Know Your Legislators: ) Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton counties), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, hi­ ll 91 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225-5144. District office: Room 166; Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS RIVERSIDE CEMETERY TREE TRIMMING,TREE REMOVAL AND STUMP REMOVAL PROGRAM The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for its annual tree trimming, tree removal and stump removal program at Riverside Cemetery. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors consid­ ered. Bid specifications are on file and available at the office of the City Clerk. Perspective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful comple­ tion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - Tree Trimming, Tree Removal and Stump Removal”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services tlie field to guard the prisons; there were not guards enough; there was not food enough; and many thousands were crowded together under a handful of men. “Proper sanitary precautions were, in the circumstances, impossible. The armies them­ selves lacked food and went without every comfort, and the prisoners could fare no bet­ ter — inevitably fared worse, because they were penned within a narrow space and lacked the free air of the camp. A subtle demoralization touched the government of the Confederacy itself as the war went its desperate course, and those who kept the prisons felt that demoralization with the rest.” One recollection has burned itself into memory. At Andersonville there was a stand­ ing offer of immediate release to any prison­ er of average strength who would take the oath of allegiance to the Confederacy and engage in non-combatant service. Officers who entered the prison with these proposals were shunned by our men. I recall a recently naturalized federal prisoner who thus enlist­ ed. When he re-entered the prison in Confederate uniform as a recruiting officer, his reception was such that he fled to the gate for his life; shouting to the guard to protect him. For flag and country, our boys could uncomplainingly die a lingering death, but they could not turn traitor. To be continued. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on August 6, 2014 at 7:00 PM. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Gary and Deb Stoyanoff, 11687 Fords Point Pt. Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a variance to allow for the construction of a new single family dwelling that fails to meet the rear yard setback requirements set forth in section 4.24 “Waterfront Lots”. The subject property is 11653 Fords Point Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080 - 08-12-180-022­ 01, 08-12-180-021-10 and is located in the R2 zoning district. 2. A request by Tom & Donna Haskin, 12850 Merlau Ave. Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a vari­ ance to allow for the construction of single family dwelling that fails to meet the front and rear yard setback requirements set forth in section 4.24 “Waterfront Lots” and also fails to meet the maximum lot coverage set forth in section 4.41 “Schedule of lot, yard and area requirements”. The subject property is 12850 Merlau Ave. Plainwell, Ml 49080 - 08-12-360-008-00 and is located in the R2 zoning district. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below: ~ Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES & NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS Notice is Hereby Given that on Friday, July 25,2014, the Barry County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Drainage District Boundaries from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. At that time and place, the Drain Commissioner will hear the proofs and allegations and carefully reconsider and review the description of lands comprising the Drainage Districts for the Drains listed below, and determine whether the addition or deletion of lands will more accurately define the boundaries of the land benefitted by the Drains and is just and equitable pursuant to Section 197 of 1 956 PA 40, as amended. The Drains are located and established in the following munic­ ipalities, and a general description by section number of the lands proposed to be added or deleted in whole or in part include the following: DRAIN NAME MUNICIPALITY SECTION NUMBERS BOARDWALK DRAIN YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 30 GASKILL DRAIN BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP 27,28,34 KENYON INTERCOUNTY DRAIN ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP 1 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP 36 LOWER LAKE DRAIN CARLTON TOWNSHIP 22,23,25-28,33-36 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP 6 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP 30,31 ORANGEVILLE CREEK ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 7,8,17,18,20 INTERCOUNTY DRAIN You are Further Notified that persons aggrieved by the decision of the Drain Commissioner to add or delete property to or from a Drainage District may seek judicial review in the Barry County Circuit Court with­ in ten (10) days of the decision. . Notice is Further Hereby Given that also on Friday, July 25,2014, the apportionments for benefits to the lands comprised within the following Drainage Districts: Boardwalk Drain, Gaskill Drain, Kenyon Intercounty Drain, Lower Lake Drain, Orangeville Creek Intercounty Drain, will be subject to review for one day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office, located at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, I will have the tentative apportionments against parcels and municipalities within the drainage district that are subject to a special assessment available to review. Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956, as amended, any owner of land within the special assessment district or any city, village, township, or county feeling aggrieved by the tentative apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner may appeal the apportionment within ten (10) calendar days after the day of review of apportionment by making an appli­ cation to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. Any drain assessments against land will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. If drain assessments against land are collected by installment, the landowner may pay the assessments in full with any interest to date at any time and thereby avoid further interest charges. In addition to the assessed parcels and tracts of land in the Section numbers listed above; Assyria Township, Baltimore Township, Carlton Township, Castleton Township, Maple Grove Township, Orangeville Township, Woodland Township and Yankee Springs Township shall be specially assessed at large for bene­ fits of the maintenance of the aforementioned drains in each township. NOW THEREFORE, all unknown and non-resident persons, owners, and persons interested in the above­ described special assessment district, and you: Clerk of Barry County; Managing Director of the Barry County Road Commission; Supervisor of Assyria Township; Supervisor of Baltimore Township; Supervisor of Carlton Township; Supervisor of Castleton Township; Supervisor of Maple Grove Township; Supervisor of Orangeville Township; Supervisor of Woodland Township; Supervisor of Yankee Springs Township are hereby notified that at the time and place aforesaid, the apportionment of benefits and the lands com­ prised within the aforementioned Drainage Districts will be subject to review; Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Barry County Drain Commissioner at (269) 945-1385 or the Michigan Relay Center at (800) 649-3777 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. Dated: July 11,2015 . Russell Yarger, Barry County Drain Commissioner 77588112 �Page 10 — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Celebrate community newspapers in July Governor lauds hometown publications Newspaper readers can celebrate with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, who has pro­ claimed July as Community Newspaper Month. Paying tribute to the fact that newspapers — and especially free circulation newspapers such as the Hastings Reminder — are surviv­ ing, Snyder’s proclamation is a reminder to communities throughout the state and nation that a local newspaper remains the threads that weaves them together. “These publications disseminate valuable information to more than 50 million homes each week,” Snyder noted in the proclama­ tion. “These hometown publications are the original and enduring hyper local medium, carrying the torch of democracy as the town crier. “Free community papers proudly serve the information needs of their communities across this great land, while promoting local com­ merce, free enterprise, and public service.” Readership audits suggest Snyder’s basis for saluting local journalism as a “torch of democracy” hold as true today as at any time in past. Readership of community newspapers has more than doubled in the 18- to 24-year-old age group during a 14-year survey period covering 1999 to 2013. That suggests, execu­ tives say, that young people begin to read community newspapers as they become involved in their communities. In 1999, 6 per­ cent in that age group read a community paper as compared to 14 percent in 2013. “Is there still a case for print?” Jack Guza asks rhetorically. Guza is president of the Community Papers of Michigan group who feels the question is a valid one, but one that can be powerfully addressed. “Why would our clients not ask this ques­ tion?” Guza continues, “they have seen what has happened to their local newspaper. They have watched their venerable weekly news magazine Newsweek go digital. They have RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION/SUMMARY OF ORBINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 220 (ZONING) OF THE RUTLAW CHARTER TOWNSHIP CODE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance No. 2014-148 was adopted by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its July 9, 2014 meeting. The sections of this Ordinance amend various provisions of Chapter 220 (zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code of ordinances, as summarized below: SECTION 1: AMENDMENT OF § 220-108 PERTAINING TO SIGNS—§ 220-108 is amended to revise various parts with respect to the regulations applicable to electronic message boards; and also sign illumination; and requiring signs to be stationary. SECTION 2: REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; EFFECTIVE DATE—repeals conflicting ordinances/parts of ordinances; provides for the ordinance to take effect on the 8th day after publication or on such later date as may be required by law. This ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.rutlandtownship.orq). A copy of the ordinance may also be purchased by contacting the Township Clerk as indi­ cated below during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 775881(M RUTLAtJb dHAfiTEft TdWN&UIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING MAP TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the July 9, 2014 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board the following Ordinance No. 2014-149 was adopted. The original ordinance may be inspected or a copy purchased by contacting the Township Clerk, Robin Hawthorne, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49Q58-9725, (269) 948-2194, during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may be arranged. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE #2014-149 ADOPTED: JULY 9, 2014 EFFECTIVE: JULY 25, 2014 An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township as incorporated into Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code by § 220-8 of same, by the rezoning of property in land section 11 of the Township from the RE Rural Estate Residential District zoning classification to the R-2 Single-Family Residential District zon­ ing classification; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I REZONING OF PROPERTY IN LAND SECTION 11 The Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township as incorporated into Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code by § 220-8 of same is hereby amended to rezone from the RE Rural Estate Residential District zoning classification to the R-2 Single-Family Residential District zoning classification the following described property in land section 11, located at 2100 W State Road: Parcel #08-13-011-035-00: RUTLAND TOWNSHIP COM S 00 DEG 18' 52" W 1906.22 FT FR NE COR SEC 11-3-9 FOR POB TH CON'T S 00 DEG 18' 52" W 478.22 FT TO CNTR­ LI W STATE RD TH N 74 DEG 54' 04” W 104.71 FT AL SD CNTRLI TH NWLY AL SD CNTRLI & CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS BEING 764.48 FT & CHORD BEARING N 62 DEG 31' 51" W 327.55 FT TH AL SD CNTRLI N 50 DEG 09' 37" W 184.5 FT TO E LI HILL­ CREST RD TH N 39 DEG 44' 16" E 104.16 FT AL E LI HILLCREST RD TH S 68 DEG 30' 40" E 75 FT TH N 22 DEG 14' 09" E 3.93 FT TH S 64 DEG 35' 56" E 44.67 FT TH N 52 DEG 24' 41" E 46.64 FT TH N 35 DEG 20' 00" E 24.09 FT TH S 58 DEG 26' 57" E 7.71 FT TH N 32 DEG 40' 03" E 120.08 FT TH N 90 DEG 00' 00" E 235.77 FT TO POB SECTION II REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES/EFFECTIVE DATE All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication or on such later date as may be required by law. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 77588108 watched the periodicals aisle at Barnes & Noble get smaller. “So the question certainly makes sense from that perspective, but there seems to be another side to this discussion. All print is not created equal. Community papers, typically free community papers are thriving.” Readers under the age of 45 increased from 51 percent to 54 percent in the same time period. Local publisher Fred Jacobs, vice president of the Barry County-based J-Ad Graphics, has been a loud and vociferous protester of the notion that print journalism is on the downswing. “A recent Pew Research study on the importance of local newspapers reported that, among all adults, newspapers were cited as the most relied-upon source for local govern­ ment activities, zoning, schools, local poli­ tics, local jobs, community events, arts, social services and housing information,” points out Jacobs. “The newspaper industry has been affected by the slowing economy as have most businesses. But it’s also been impacted by corporate dominance, like many other industries throughout the country.” Guza, the CPM president, says the commu­ nity newspaper industry is one of few to have fared well through the past few years of reces­ sion. “Nationally, the power of freely distributed newspapers and shopping guides is stagger­ ing,” says Guza, who cites statistics recently compiled by the Circulation Verification Council. “There are over 2,673 community newspapers and shopping guides that offer a combined weekly audited circulation of 65,187,292. These publications have an amazing 97.1 percent receivership and 76.9 percent receivership. “If print is in peril, it is certainly not in the community newspaper industry.” “Locally, our newspapers play an impor­ tant part in the promotion of local businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments,” says Jacobs, of J-Ad Graphics, which publishes the Hastings Reminder, the Hastings Banner, Sun & News, Maple Valley News, Battle Creek Shopper News, Lakewood News, and the Marshall Advisor and Chronicle. “We also take our role as commu­ nity watchdog seriously by keeping our read­ ers informed about what’s going on and con­ necting the dots to the latest controversy.” Jacobs says that only Thomas Jefferson, who was quoted by Snyder in the July is Community Paper Month proclamation, said it better. “Our liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press,” said Jefferson in 1786. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Benefits of different flavors by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Do you scream for ice cream? If so, July is the month for you. (If not, read on just the same —- we have a surprise for you at the end.) July is National Ice CreamMonth, and July 20 is National Ice Cream Day. Take your fam­ ily to get ice cream, and you’ll find a variety of flavors. Same with Social Security. Most people think of retirement, but that’s like lim­ iting yourself to vanilla. At Social Security, we offer a variety of benefits. Retirement — by far our most popular fla­ vor. Most people need about 10 years of work (40 credits) to qualify for retirement benefits. You can retire as early as age 62 (generally, benefits are permanently reduced) or wait until full retirement age (currently age 66, but gradually increasing to age 67) for a larger benefit payment. Put off retirement and earn even more. To learn more, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/retirement Disability — if you become disabled and unable to work, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. The number of credits needed depends on how old you are when you become disabled. Learn more at www. socialsecurity, gov/dis ability. Survivors — in the unfortunate event of your early demise, your family may be eligi­ ble for Social Security survivors benefits. In most cases, you need to have worked about 10 years for your surviving family members to qualify for survivors benefits. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov/survivorplan. Supplemental Security Income —- this needs-based program pays benefits to aged, blind, and disabled people with low income and few resources. Find out more at www. socialsecurity, gov/ssi. Your family may be more excited about a trip to the ice cream parlor than a discussion about benefits, but it’s good to know that Social Security offers a variety of benefits when you need them. Don’t like ice cream? July 20 is National Lollipop Day, too. So grab a lollipop and visit www.socialsecurity.gov. There is so much you can do online, you’ll feel like a kid in a candy store. Chances are you’ll complete your business before your lollipop. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers * Lakewood News * Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News * Reminder • Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! Register of deeds implements electronic recording service Barry County is now electronically record­ ing documents through Simplifile, providing the register of deeds office and its customers with a faster, more cost-effective recording solution. Instead of submitting documents to the register’s office for recording by mail, runner or courier service, the availability of elec­ tronic recording means recording customers such as title companies, banks, attorneys and lien filers may now submit documents online. In minutes, the documents are received, reviewed, stamped, recorded and returned from the county back to the submitter. “My goal for this year is to establish more clients who will be using e-recordings, espe­ cially local customers such as attorneys and title companies, to provide faster service for all of Barry County in document recording,” said County Register of Deeds Barbara Hurless. “As we grow our e-recording client base, we should be able to record faster with less physical handling of the documents themselves. We should also save money on postage, as all documents are sent back elec­ tronically and returned the very same day they get recorded, providing much faster service to the customers.” According to Hurless, all document types are currently being accepted for e-recording, with the exception of those requiring certifi­ cation for back taxes, such as warranty deeds, easements, land contracts and land contracts assignments. “We do plan to accept these types of docu­ ments in the future,” Hurless added. In addition to a faster recording turnaround time and savings on postage costs, e-recording also reduces paper waste and check-writ­ ing, as recording fees and payments are processed securely through use of electronic funds transfer. Simplifile’s e-recording service is now available in 21 Michigan counties and more than 1,100 total counties nationwide. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES & NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS Notice is Hereby Given that on Monday, July 28,2014, the Barry County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Drainage District Boundaries from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. At that time and place, the Drain Commissioner will hear the proofs and allegations and carefully reconsider and review the description of lands comprising the Drainage Districts for the Drains listed below, and determine whether the addition or deletion of lands will more accurately define the boundaries of the land benefitted by the Drains and is just and equitable pursuant to Section 197 of 1 956 PA 40, as amended. The Drains are located and established in the following munic­ ipalities, and a general description by section number of the lands proposed to be added or deleted in whole or in part include the following: MUNICIPALITY SECTION NUMBERS HOPE TOWNSHIP 2,3 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP 34,35 HOPE TOWNSHIP SHALLOW LAKE DRAIN 27,28,33 BARRY TOWNSHIP 27,28,29,32,33,34 WALL LAKE DRAIN HOPE TOWNSHIP 4,5 You are Further Notified that persons aggrieved by the decision of the Drain Commissioner to add or delete property to or from a Drainage District may seek judicial review in the Barry County Circuit Court with­ in ten (10) days of the decision. Notice is Further Hereby Given that also on Monday, July 28,2014, the apportionments for benefits to the lands comprised within the following Drainage Districts: Schultz Drain, Shallow Lake Drain, Wall Lake Drain, will be subject to review for one day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office, located at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, I will have the tentative apportionments against parcels and municipalities with­ in the drainage district that are subject to a special assessment available to review. Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956, as amended, any owner of land within the special assessment district or any city, village, township, or county feeling aggrieved by the tentative apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner may appeal the apportionment within ten (10) calendar days after the day of review of apportionment by making an application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. Any drain assessments against land will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. If drain assessments against land are collected by installment, the landowner may pay the assessments in full with any interest to date at any time and thereby avoid further interest charges. In addition to the assessed parcels and tracts of land in the Section numbers listed above; Barry Township, Hope Township and Rutland Township shall be specially assessed at large for benefits of the maintenance of the aforementioned drains in each township. NOW THEREFORE, all unknown and non-resident persons, owners, and persons interested in the above­ described special assessment district, and you: Clerk of Barry County; Managing Director of the Barry County Road Commission; Supervisor of Barry Township; Supervisor of Hope Township; Supervisor of Rutland Township; are hereby notified that at the time and place aforesaid, the apportionment of benefits and the lands comprised within the aforementioned Drainage Districts will be subject to review; Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Barry County Drain Commissioner at (269) 945-1385 or the Michigan Relay Center at (800) 649­ 3777 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. Dated: July 11,2015 Russell Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner . DRAIN NAME SCHULTZ DRAIN • 77588114 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JESSICA RAE MCINTYRE, a single woman, Mortgagor, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of April, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of April, 2010 in instrument #201004070003739 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Six and 59/100 ($180,746.59), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of August, 2014 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located there­ on, situated in the Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MIN­ UTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 624.19 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 220.13 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 800.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, 220.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 800.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES OVER BIVENS ROAD TO HIGHWAY M-79/M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the proper­ ty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 7/10/2014 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 CHASE FARM Mcintyre (07-10)(07-31) 77588026 Case No. 13-843-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms of an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan signed and filed on May 9, 2014, in the case of Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Plaintiff v Kevin D. Aspinall and Tracy L. Aspinall, n/k/a Tracy L. Calabrese, Case No. 13-843-CH, wherein, among other things, the Court allowed the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Kevin D. Aspinall and Tracy L. Aspinall (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated April 24, 2007 and recorded April 26, 2007 at Instrument No. 1179769, Barry County Records, against the Mortgagors. Pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described below shall be sold at a public auction by or under the direction of Clerk/Sheriff for the County of Barry to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Barry County Building, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., local time. The “Mortgaged Premises” are legally described as: Premises situated in the Village of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan: Commencing at a point 44 rods 7 feet 6 inches South of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan; thence West 14 rods; thence South 4 rods; thence East 14 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Also commencing 48 rods 7.5 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for the place of beginning, Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 4.5 feet; thence West 14 rods; thence North 4.5 feet; thence East 14 rods to the place of beginning. Together with an easement appurtenant to the above described premises for purposes of ingress and egress thereto and for purposes of working on the garage located thereon over land described as: commencing 48 rods 12 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence West 40.3 feet for the place of beginning thence South 3.5 feet; thence West 30.2 feet; thence North 3.5 feet; thence East 30.2 feet to the place of beginning. The Mortgaged Premises, the address of which is 178 S. Main Street, Woodland, Michigan 48897, also include all right, title and interests held by Kevin D. Aspinall and Tracy L. Aspinall as of April 24, 2007 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the date of sale. BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street, P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 (231) 627-8000 Date: June 5, 2014 Dates of publication: June 5,12, 19, 26, July 3,10, and 17, 2014. 77587385 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 14-323-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. AMY L. MCDOWELL MARGARET MCKEOWN, Plaintiff, vs. MARY J. BARNUM, Defendant. Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan On the 23 day of June, 2014. TO: MARY J. BARNUM AND/OR THE HEIRS OF MARY J. BARNUM. Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Mary J. Barnum or the heirs of Mary J. Barnum shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property described as: NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 2 T3N R10W LYING NE’LY OF HWY. 0.65 ACRES +/at least 3 days prior to the date noted below, to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled manner, and on the 30th day of July, 2014 at 2:00 o’clock in the after­ noon, this Court shall take proofs and shall termi­ nate whatever interest MARY J. BARNUM and/or THE HEIRS OF MARY J. BARNUM may have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date. Amy L. McDowell, Circuit Judge Drafted by: Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 77587848 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. King and Barbara S. King, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2004, and recorded on October 8, 2004 in instrument 1135152, and assigned by said Mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL­ LON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFI­ CATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNA­ TIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-27CB, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200427CB^aS a§signe*b as’ dbcumenteiT by art Sssignp ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six and 68/100 Dollars ($302,136.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 31, 2014. Said premis­ es are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel "D" of an unrecorded plat, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 146 of the plat of Fair Lake Park Annex in Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan said plat being recorded in Liber 4 of plats, Page 63 in County records, and running thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes East 154.42 feet along the North line of said Lot 146 extended Easterly, to the Easterly line of a 66 foot easement; thence North 08 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds East 224.96 feet along said Easterly line of easement; thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes East 580.73 feet along said Easterly line of easement to the true point of begin­ ning; thence South 48 degrees 34 minutes East 190.51 feet; thence South 32 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West 171.86 feet along a traverse line thence North 48 degrees 34 minutes West 215.76 feet; thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes East 170.00 feet to the point of beginning, extending the Northeasterly and Southwesterly lines of said par­ cel to the Waters Edge of Fair Lake together with rights of ingress and egress to North Drive over the 66 foot easement described herein. Subject to an easement for utilities commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 146 of the plat of Fair Lake Park Annex in Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, said plat being recorded in Liber 4 of plats Page 63 in County records, and running thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes East 152.42 feet along the North line of said Lot 146 extended Easterly to the Easterly line of a 66 foot easement; thence North 08 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds East 224.96 feet along said Easterly line of easement, thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes East 580.73 feet along Easterly line of easement, to the true point of begin­ ning thence South 48 degrees 34 minutes East 20 feet; thence Southwesterly 170.00 feet along a line parallel to said Easterly line of easement thence North 48 degrees 34 minutes East 20 feet; thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes feet 170.00 feet to the point of beginning. Also to include a right of way for ingress and egress over a strip of land 1 foot wide (North and South) by 236 feet long (East and West) lying immediately North of the Northern Terminus of North Drive as shown on the plat of Fair Lake Park; (as recorded in Liber 236 of deeds on Page 226). The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #440652F01 (07-03) (07-24) 77587973 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel M. Dowd, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc:, Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2007, and record­ ed on September 21,2007 in instrument 20070921­ 0002258, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six and 00/100 Dollars ($221,676.00). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 24, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1 - Stoney Point A parcel of land lying between Lot 9 and an unrecorded Subdivision of part of Gary F. Blackman property and the right-of-way of Consumers Power Company and located in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, fur­ ther described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 37 of the recorded Plat of Stoney Point, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 6, said Southeast corner of Lot 37 being South 146.51 feet from the Northeast corner of said Lot 37; thence North 51 degrees 54 minutes East along the North side of a roadway 414.48 feet; thence North 57 degrees 33 minutes East along the North side of said roadway, 181.05 feet to the true place of begin­ ning; running thence North 56 degrees 51 minutes West 219.36 feet to the shore line of Crooked Lake; thence Northeasterly along said shore line for 93 feet; thence Southeasterly to a point on a line run­ ning South 57 degrees 33 minutes West which is 85 feet from the place of beginning, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. . If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 26, 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #432892F01 (06-26) (07-17) 77587791 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ladawn Collard a married woman and Donald R. Collard Jr., her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2008, and recorded on April 11,2008 in instrument 20080411-0003964, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-One and 83/100 Dollars ($84,741.83). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West quarter post of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 1 degrees 10 minutes 04 seconds West on the West section line 16.50 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East par­ allel to the East and West 1.4 line, 485.09 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds East 403.21 feet; thence South 1 degree 41 minutes 31 seconds East 333.87 feet; thence South 20 degrees 17 minutes 12 seconds West, 461.62 feet; thence South 86 degrees 20 minutes 30 sec­ onds West, 230.40 feet; thence North 1 degree 41 minutes 31 seconds West, 781.76 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public in that part of the above description lying within right of way of Pifer Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #434776F03 (07-10) (07-31) 77587999 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra Faye Zinger, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 19, 2013 and recorded April 8, 2013 in Instrument Number 2013-004895, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Live Well Financial, Inc. by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety and 13/100 Dollars ($56,290.13) including interest at 5.06% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described premises situated in the Township of Castleton, County of Barry and State ofMichigan to wit:Beginning at a point the West line of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, distant South 00 degreesOO minutes 00 seconds West, 576.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 16; thence North 90degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 342.72 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West,261.85 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds West, 342.74 feet to said West Section line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 265.34 feet along said Section line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Wellman Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008047 (07-1 7) (08-07) 06846426 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tina M. Vorva, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage’ Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2007, and recorded on October 30, 2007 in instrument 20071030­ 0003635, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three and 97/100 Dollars ($137,333.97). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 31, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 06 minutes West 1154.15 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section; thence continu­ ing North 00 degrees 06 minutes West along said West Section line 165.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes East 264.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes East 165.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 28 minutes West 264.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961,“ pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #381444F04 (07-03) (07-24) 77587902 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Ronald -4 ATTN-PURCHASERS:This salemayJae—- --- William Ogden and Kimberly Kay Ogden, husband rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., dered at sale, plus interest. Mortgagee, dated the 15th day of February, 2008 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell M. for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on Peasley, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to the 25th day of February, 2008 in Instrument Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, #20080225-0001697 of Barry County Records, said dated November 19, 2004, and recorded on Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF December 15, 2004 in instrument 1138757, and AMERICA, N.A. on which mortgage there is modified by agreement dated February 7, 2012, claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the and recorded on March 20, 2012 in instrument sum of One hundred sixty six thousand one hun­ 201203200002855, and assigned by mesne dred seventy seven dollars and 90/100 assignments to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee as ($166,177.90), and no suit or proceeding at law or documented by an assignment, in Barry county in equity having been instituted to recover the debt records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred Ninetyin said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the Nine and 94/100 Dollars ($120,399.94). State of Michigan in such case made and provided, Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of July, gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ 2014 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the 1:00 PM, on July 24, 2014. premises described in said mortgage, or so much Said premises are situated in Township of Maple thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest as: A Parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section thereon at 4.625 per annum and all legal costs, 25, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which Beginning at a point on the West line of said may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ Section 25, distant North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 tect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ seconds East 931.62 feet from the Southwest cor­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or ner of said Section 25, thence North 00 degrees 16 parcel of land, including any and all structures, and minutes 09 seconds East 220.00 feet along said homes, manufactured or otherwise, located there­ West Section line, thence North 88 degrees 38 min­ on, situated in the Township of Rutland, County of utes 54 seconds East 650.322 feet; thence South Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, 00 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 220.05 to wit: LOT 39 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 40 feet; thence South 88 degrees 38 minutes 54 sec­ OF SMITH'S LAKEVIEW ESTATES NUMBER 1, onds West 648.70 feet to the point of beginning. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ The redemption period shall be 6 months from OF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ PAGE 2. During the six (6) months immediately fol­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, which case the redemption period shall be 30 days except that in the event that the property is deter­ from the date of such sale. mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for holder for damaging the property during the damaging the property during the redemption peri­ redemption period. od. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Dated: June 26, 2014 Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a For more information, please call: return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have FC C (248) 593-1301 no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Trott & Trott, P.C. Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 6/26/2014 Attorneys For Servicer BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Mortgagee 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for BANK OF Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 AMERICA, N.A. 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 BOA FHA Ogden File #440881F01 (06-26) (07-1 ?) ’ 77587829 (06-26)(07-17) 77587768 �Page 12 — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — The Hastings Banner , City council approves master plan for cemetery by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The City of Hastings now has a master plan for the future development and improvements of Riverside Cemetery on West State Road. The city council unanimously approved the master plan Monday evening as recommended by the Riverside Cemetery Advisory Board. “As you know, the advisory board spon­ sored many public and stakeholder input ses­ sions and spent considerable time and effort working with the city council in the develop­ ment of this plan,” said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield. “This plan will be used to provide a framework for systematic improvements at the cemetery in the coming years.” The plan covers current conditions at the cemetery and plans for future site improvement while preserving as much of the historical char­ acter of the cemetery as possible. It was created as a decision-making guide for future develop­ ment at the cemetery and contains detailed information, including projected costs, for proj­ ects during the next five years. Some of those projects are already underway. Water service was recently installed at the cemetery, and in his report to the council, City of Hastings Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach said a crew has already begun to remove dead and dying trees, trimming and removing damaged limbs and removing stumps. Later, in other action the council awarded a bid to Baker Excavating for road bank stabi­ lization at Riverside Cemetery for $12,000, as recommended by Girrbach. The project will place fill dirt behind the guardrail on the south side of State Road to stabilize the slope, mak­ ing it easier to mow. Mansfield said the slope currently is too steep to mow, and ends up covered in tall grass, weeds and debris each year. Also included in the master plan are repairs of the fence, a memorial space and columbari­ um, stream bank restoration and more. In other business, the council: • Approved unanimously a request from Bev and Tyler Guernsey, owners of the Hastings Dairy Queen to hold a “Mile of Smiles” event in the Fish Hatchery Park park­ ing lot Thursday, Aug. 14, to raise funds for Children’s Miracle network to benefit the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. The event is part of a Dairy Queen national fundraising program. In their request, the Guernseys said they are going to assemble a mile of people standing shoulder to shoulder enjoying a Dairy Queen Dilly Bar. The mile will stretch from the comer of Cook Road and M-43 south to the comer of Cook and Green and east to Market Street. • Recognized Joe LaJoye for his 30 years of service as the director of the Hastings City Band. LaJoye, who took up the baton to lead the band in 1984 will turn it over to Hastings Area Schools Band Director Spencer White. • Unanimously approved a request from Joanne Barnard, a volunteer with the Thomapple River Watershed Council to stage its 19th annual Thomapple River Clean-Up based at the big pavilion in Tyden Park from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. The area will be used for volunteer registration in the morning and a luncheon in the afternoon following the clean-up. In addition to the use of the pavilion, the TRWC was granted permission to place a large Dumpster in the south parking area, west of the restroom building, in order to collect trash from the clean-up. This Dumpster is generally placed on site the Friday preceding the event and removed the following Monday. The TRWC also requested volunteer sup­ port from the Barry Community Foundation and United Way’s Day of Caring project to conduct a bank clean-up along the Thomapple River and Riverwalk Trail in Hastings Thursday, Sept. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to noon and requested and received permission to use of the small pavilion by the boat launch as a lunch location for volunteers on that day. • Approved a request from the YMCA of Bany County to use the soccer field at Fish Hatchery Park Sept. 1 through the end of October each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. • Held a first reading on an ordinance defin­ ing what constitutes a rental unit. • Approved Mayor Frank Campbell’s appointment of Mary Macqueen to the cable access committee for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2017. Awarded bids of $15,773 to Secant Technology and $12,988 to Hewlett-Packard for technology upgrades. • Heard a report from Girrbach who told the council work on the next phase of the RiverWalk Trail was delayed until the city could obtain easements but may finish in mid­ October if the necessary easements are obtained and work starts by the middle of August. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting July 8, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Six board members present, Approved all consent agenda items Dept, reports received and put on file Budget revisions Cemetery drive work completed Approved payment of bills Motion to adjourn 7:39 Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor 06846394 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate File No. 1402671 DE Estate of JOSIE CARRIE VAUGHN, Deceased. Date of birth: 06/24/1928. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, JOSIE CARRIE VAUGHN, died 09/11/2011. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Marvin Vaughn, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 202, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative with­ in 4 months after the date of pub­ lication of this notice. Date: 07/15/2014 Gary E. Tibble (P43886) 5144 Gull Road Kalamazoo, Ml 49048 (269) 383-6000 Marvin Vaughn 11115 Enzian Road Plainwell, Ml 49080 (269) 664-5948 06846405 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Sale may be rescinded by the following mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marc Trask, a single man, to Larry Kenyon and Ruth Kenyon, husband and wife, dated May 7th, 2010 and record­ ed on May 10th, 2010 recorded as a number 201005100004708 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Five and 85/100 ($57,845.80.) Under the power of sale contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7th, 2014. Said premises is situated in The Village of Nashville, County of Barry, and The State of Michigan and is described as: Lot 120 of the origi­ nal Village of Nashville, except: Commencing Northwest Corner of said Lot 120 of the Village of Nashville for a place of beginning; thence South 9.55 feet; thence East 60.73 feet; thence North 4.33 feet; thence East 71.27 feet; thence North 5.22 feet; Thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the reservation of an easement for ingress and egress over the South 1.5 feet of the West 60.73 feet of the premises herein described; said easement being appurtenant to that portion of iot 120 of the Village of Nashville described as com­ mencing at the Southwest corner of said lot 120 of The Village of Nashville, for a place of beginning; thence North 45.45 feet; thence East 60.73 feet; thence North 4.33 feet; thence East 71.27 feet; thence South 49.78 feet; thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Community known as 414 North Queen Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed. If property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, then the redemption period shall be shortened to 30 days for the date of sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. For more information please call: Depot Law Offices Attorneys for Mortgagee 222 West Apple St. P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 77587895 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edwin R. Danks, Jr., unmarried, ’ to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Capital One Home Loans, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 19, 2007 and recorded June 6, 2007 in Instrument Number 1181381, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by PROF-2013-S3 REO I LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyTwo Thousand Seven Hundred Twelve and 8/100 Dollars ($122,712.08) including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described premises situated in the City of Hastings County of Barry and State of Michigan, to-wit:Lot 63, Aben Johnson's Addition Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-011757 (07-17)(08-07) 06846416 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jodi Skinner a married woman to Ronald G. Skinner, her hus­ band, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2010, and recorded on November 3, 2010 in instrument 201011030010223, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERI­ CA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-One and 52/100 Dollars ($181,731.52). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 31, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15 of Carter's Fine Lake Park Annex, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 3 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961,. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #440171F01 (07-03)(07-24) 77587842 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas M Goodman, and Deborah D Goodman, husband and wife, to Bank of America, N.A., Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2009 and recorded July 8, 2009 in Instrument Number 200907080007115, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Two Hundred Forty-One and 76/100 Dollars ($280,241.76) including Interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain parcel of land situated in Rutland Township, Barry County, State of Michigan, Being known and designated as follows:Lots 42 and 43 of Algonquin Resort Properties Unit Number 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 56. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17,2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008943 (07-17) (08-07) 06846421 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley M Zeeryp and Douglas L Zeeryp Sr, Wife and Husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2006, and recorded on March 23, 2006 in instrument 1161619, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Twenty-Six and 57/100 Dollars ($106,026.57). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 7 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #406857F02 (07-10) (07-31) 77588039 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting July 09, 2014 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Clerk DeVries, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel & Treasurer McGuire. Also present were 13 guests. Agenda was approved. Minutes were approved, as corrected. Public comments, if any, were received. Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. Supervisor, Treasurer, Trustees and Clerk’s Reports were received. Approved to pay Township bills for $63,871.91 Approved quote to replace the furnace for the Police Department. Approved purchase of another battery for the Township Police Speed Sign Approved moving $200,000 from the General Fund checking to the General Fund savings Approved appointment of Breanna Behrens as Township Trustee, replacing James Grundy who resigned Approved quote for disposal of ‘ dangerous buildings Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor . 06846411 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Samson Adgate single man as his sole and separate prop­ erty, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Cascade Financial, Inc., its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2004 and recorded September 29, 2004 in Instrument Number 1134650, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-One and 28/100 Dollars ($84,821.28) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 7, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows:The Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, except commencing at the center of Section 9 for the point of beginning; thence West 990 feet; thence North 660 feet; thence East 990 feet; thence South 660 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008224 (07-10)(07-31) 77588046 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Wynsma and Amanda Wynsma, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2006, and recorded on January 17, 2007 in instrument 1175140, in Barry County records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MidFirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven and 54/100 Dollars ($145,197.54). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 14, 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33, Bryanwood Estates, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging. the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #441886F01 (07-17)(08-07) 77588059 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DENNA L. SHERRY, A SINGLE WOMAN, to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPO­ RATION, Mortgagee, dated June 28, 2004, and recorded on June 30, 2004, in Document No. 1130097, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($101,562.55), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on July 24, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 1297 AND 1298 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE, OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in ■ accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MAN­ HATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002434 FNMA (06-26) (07-17) 77587834 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — Page 13 . Seniors and vets entertained at the fair Veterans in the audience were invited by Tammy Pennington, executive director of the Barry County Commission on Aging, and Gary Wear, commander of the Hastings American Legion, to be on the stage for a salute to veterans. Cody Hultink (left) and Comedian P. J. Weber demonstrate rope tricks. by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The senior citizens, many of whom were veterans of various branches of the U.S. armed forces, and younger veterans took a cool morning with good Jiumor as the. wind turned arid lashed heavy rain into the commu­ nity tent not once but twice Tuesday. After a two-year period when incredibly hot weather led planners to hold the senior aay activities at the Commission on Aging facilities in Hastings, the crowd of almost 200 seniors was happy to be back at the fair­ grounds. People visited the displays provided by vendors, registered if they had not done so earlier, and entered the tent where booths pro­ viding an array of health check services — blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and oxy­ gen levels among others — were readily available. Other services such as estate plan­ ning, Medicare and Medicaid information, assisted living, and. nursingJhomeecare also were available’ Phyllis Fuller, director of Barry County Central Dispatch, explained Smart911 and had enrollment forms available. Smart911 enables residents to list their medical and drug information with the central dispatch center so that when an emergency occurs, the information is readily available to emergency personnel. On hand was Lani Forbes, executive direc­ tor of the Barry County United Way and a Hastings man killed when golf cart hit by car Traffic is detoured around the accident scene for more than three hours as accident reconstructionists investigate the fatality. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A 90-year-old Hastings, man was killed when his golf cart was struck by a vehicle while he attempted to cross North Broadway to get to the Hastings Country Club. Hastings City Police said Richard Beduhn was pronounced dead at the scene of the acci­ dent that occurred just before 9 a.m. Thursday, July 10. The accident shut down a section of the highway until shortly after noon. Police Chief Jeff Pratt said in collisions resulting in a fatality, accident reconstruction­ ists must thoroughly investigate the scene before any vehicles may be removed from the site. Police said Beduhn was reportedly attempting to cross North Broadway in the 1600 block in his golf cart when he was hit by a northbound vehicle driving by 73-year-old Kenneth Smith of Hastings. Beduhn reported­ ly crossed that section of road regularly to get to the golf course. Pratt said there is no indication speed or alcohol were involved. The investigation is continuing and all information about the crash will be forwarded to the Barry County prosecutor for review. Pratt said sending information to the prosecuting attorney for review is common procedure in any fatal accident investigation. He said he does not believe any charges are likely. Pratt reminded anyone driving a golf cart, bicycle, moped, or other vehicle that is not full-size to be extra cautious around any traf­ fic. Hastings Police were assisted at the scene with traffic control by Michigan State Police. Hastings Fire, Thornapple Township Emergency ambulances and Mercy ambu­ lance also assisted at the scene. Dixie Britten chooses from a selection of healthful snacks at a vendor’s table on her way to registering and getting a seat in the community tent, the site of the Senior Day activities at the fair. lieutenant in the Freeport Fire Department. She is also the chair of the Barry County Emergency Services board. She urged people to enroll in Smart911 and plugged the avail­ ability of smoke detectors. Magician and comedian P.J. Weber was introduced by COA Director Tammy Pennington, who had seen his performance before. Mixing a line of chatter with descrip­ tions of the illusions he was about to demon­ strate for entertainment, he kept the crowd entranced for almost an hour. Many door prizes donated by local busi­ nesses and organizations were distributed. The Thomapple Valley String Players took the stage and provided toe-tapping favorites from past decades to an appreciative audience who sang along with them. Gary Wear, commander of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 in Hastings, was introduced by Pennington. Wear, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, thanked the COA for the opportunity to speak. “I can think of no better words than those spoken by our president last November when he said that others had sacrificed so that we did not have to,”, he said. On a lighter audience by service for representatives to rise. Each, of the services had at least two senior represen­ tatives in the audience but by far the most numerous were those of the United States Army. Those who could rise did so; those who could not raised an arm, all receiving enthusiastic applause. Both Wear and Pennington urged veterans in need of services or information to talk with Joseph Martinez, a counselor with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Then it was time for lunch. Two heavy showers and the threat of another made the original plans for a picnic outside untenable. Thornapple Valley String Players include (from left) Orville Harrington, guitar; Judy Moore, string bass; Bob Burghdoff, fiddle; and Ken Moore, guitar. The musicians entertained the large crowd with several favorites and encouraged then to sing along with the vocals. Joseph Martinez, counselor with the Department of Veterans Affairs is a U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq. He achieved a master’s degree in counseling and now provides services to veterans. His job includes providing information about benefits and help navigating the bureaucracy. Staff and volunteers distributed box lunches to people where they sat; other volunteers fol- lowed with condiments and beverages, PURCHASE, continued from page 1 plete an agenda request form. I called Luella after that request and told her to do it because she would know what Michael wants.” Baker said he was puzzled why commis­ sioners acted so surprised Tuesday and that he’ll be “doing some checking” to determine if commissioners had already seen the expense on a bills to be paid listing and had already approved it. “I don’t know if it was an oversight, some­ body just saw a deal and got excited,” suriimed up Snow. “I’m not trying to stick up for the sheriff because this was not done as it should have been.” Smoke also was rising at Tuesday’s meet­ ing when members of the parks and recre­ ation board again appeared to request that the couhty’s parks regulation ordinance be amended to make county parks tobacco-free. A similar request was not approved Feb. 4. Tuesday, armed with a 138-respondent survey and the conviction that the county should follow the City of Hastings’ 2013 move to make all city parks smoke-free, parks and recreation board members again made their case to commissioners. “We feel very strongly about how it relates to the mission of Barry County,” said parks and recreation board member Michelle Skedgell, of the smoke-free amendment. “The reason we did not come back with a designated smoking area provision [in the amendment] is because we feel very strong about how [a non-smoking restriction] is modeling good behavior.” As expressed during the discussion nearly six months earlier, commissioners indicated their unwillingness to embrace a full elimi­ nation of smoking in county parks. “County parks are supported by smokers and non-smokers,” said Geiger. “I would support an amendment for the parks and recreation board to designate non-smoking areas. If you can confine smokers to a certain area then the smoke and the litter can at least be concentrated in one area.” The board voted 5-1, with Stolsonburg dissenting, to recommend approval of an ordinance amendment allowing the parks and recreation board to designate smoking areas in county parks. ' In other business, commissioner recom­ mended approval at next week's board meet­ ing of the following: • The 2014-15 annual implementation plan, as presented by Karla Fales of Region 3B of the Area Agency on Aging, describing the goals, services and funding programs for older adults in Barry and Calhoun counties. • Appointment of surveyors Randy Jonker, David Peabody, David Lohr, Michael Pratt, John Beuche, Steve Koerber and Robert Carr to the Barry County Remonumentation Peer Review Board. • Purchase of an inmate transportation van to accommodate up to 15 passengers through the State of Michigan’s MiDeal program at a cost not to exceed $28,000 from the vehicle replacement fund. The new vehicle will replace the current 2001 Chevrolet Astro van. • Authorization for Barry County Central Dispatch to apply for $8,220 to match a simi­ larly sized grant from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority for updating and expanding the security system at its facility. • Working agreements with three addition­ al electronic recording vendors to further facilitate implementation of digital transfer of records through the register of deeds office. • Authorization for the register of deeds to hire a special part-time employee to index archive records that have been converted to the office’s computer system with funds to be paid from the register of deeds’ automa­ tion fund. • The appointment of Snow as the officer delegate to the annual meeting of the Municipal Employees Retirement System in Detroit Sept. 24 to 26. Geiger was selected as the alternate. • Purchase of four copy machine replace­ ments for offices of the clerk, the circuit court, adult probation and adult drug court. The $28,346 requested cost will be paid from the data processing fund. A request from Barbara Hurless, register of deeds, for an estimated $30,920 to archive deteriorating image recordings into digital TIFF images was rejected on a 3-3 vote. A request to return the part-time deputy’s posi­ tion in the register of deeds office to a full­ time status was not addressed since commis­ sioners preferred discussing the matter at its upcoming budget workshop scheduled for next month. Delayed discussion on a recommendation made by Commissioner Jon Smelker that health insurance benefits and payment in lieu of taking health insurance “benefits for com­ missioners be eliminated. Though Smelker pointed out that, if all seven commissioners elected to take full family health insurance coverage from the county, it would impact the budget in excess of $111,000 annually, commissioners expressed a desire to wait for comparable data from other counties before taking action on the issue. Snow had some difficulty reining in com­ ment on the matter, however, saying that the commissioner position can hardly be framed as a part-time position and out of line for a full health care coverage benefit. Resident Elden Shellenbarger suggested commission­ ers frame the future discussion with a broad­ er perspective than just their own positions. “Before the issue goes [to discussion], you need to look at what others are being paid in lieu of [not taking insurance],” said Shellenbarger in reference to the 15 percent of the full health insurance premium county commissioner receive if electing not to take county coverage. “What about the road com­ missioners? They get paid 100 percent in lieu of taking county health insurance. “If we’re going to cut 15 percent to make it look good, then the amount for road com­ missioners also needs to be addressed.” The board meets next for its formal meet­ ing Tuesday, July 22, beginning at 9 a.m. in the meeting chambers at the county court­ house, 222 W. State St., Hastings. �Page 14 — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — The Hastings Banner State News Roundup Wireless emergency alerts enabled on mobile phones With questions arising about unfamiliar warnings coming from mobile phones during recent severe weather, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division reminds Michiganders that newer mobile phones are automatically enabled to receive wireless emergency alerts. “Many people have been asking questions about wireless emergency alerts,” said Capt. Chris A. Kelenske, deputy state director of emergency management and homeland secu­ rity and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. “This is a life-saving technology that helps inform the public about a potential life-threat­ ening situation. When these alerts are received at the right time, they can help direct Kelly Joe Lawrence, 42, of Bellevue was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court to 11 months in jail, with credit for 15 days served after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine. Charges of maintaining a meth lab, delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a non-narcotic controlled sub­ stance, and maintaining a drug house were dismissed. In addition to jail time. Lawrence you to safety during an emergency or disas­ ter.” Known as WEA for short, these alerts are emergency messages sent by authorized govemment alerting authorities — such as the National Weather Service and state and local emergency response officials — through a user’s mobile carrier. If an imminent threat does occur and an alert is sent, a WEA-capable mobile phone will emit a special emer­ gency tone or vibration with a text-like instructional message. There are three different kinds of alerts: • Imminent threats, such as extreme weath­ er and other life-threatening emergencies in the area • AMBER Alerts • Presidential alerts during a national emer­ gency Mobile phone users are not charged for receiving these notifications and are automat­ ically enrolled to receive them. Users may opt out of receiving imminent threat warnings and AMBER Alerts; however, they may not opt out from receiving Presidential Alerts. was ordered to pay fines and fees totaling $658. In a separate case the same day, Lawrence was sentenced to a minimum of 36 months to a maximum of 240 months in prison and was ordered to pay fines and fees totaling $198 after pleading guilty to the man­ ufacture and delivery of methamphetamine. There was no objection to Lawrence particioating in boot camo after 18 months. Lawn & Garden Estate Sale Pets WATER LILIES & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi. SALE: Staghorn Ferns, Ba­ nana Trees, Elephant Ears - all 40% off. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. 4 AFRICAN CONGO GRAY parrots for sale, 1 proven breeder pair $1,200; 1 male $600, 1 female $600, (269)945-0758. _________ DENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia (616)698-1030 www.apolswatergardens .com ESTATE SALE: 5982 David Hwy., Saranac, MI. Wednes­ day, July 23, 9-5, Thursday, July 24, 9-5. Numbers at 8:30 Wednesday. Downsizing sale and the amazing collec­ tion of quality antiques not normally found in such large quantities all at one sale. There are no normal house­ hold items in this sale. Anti­ que collections, woodwork­ ing tools and other collecti­ bles only. Large collection of antique mechanical pin ball games. One coin operated pin ball machine, approx. 150 antique folding rules, some are ivory; antique jugs, large collection of antique weight scales from country markets and hardware stores; many cane bottom chairs; dry sink, cherry drop leaf table; antique doll house with furniture and antique bam with animals; large col­ lection of antique cast banks; antique carpenter planes; Stanley levels #45 $55 in­ cluded; dozens of antique wood and brass Stanley lev­ els; lots of other antique car­ penter tools, cast motor & pestle; numerous antique log scales, early Hastings Manu­ facturing gauge; old Mont­ gomery Ward railroad jack; early 1900's Ionia County Atlas; cane fishing poles, erector set; copper funnels and other copper items. Large collection of old ’’ noodle books; antique warmer; spinning wheel, rocking chairs, antique dou­ ble school desk and chairs; Civil War desk; very nice an­ tique beds and lamps and so much more. This is a sale for the serious collector and anyone wanting to begin col­ lecting quality items. Go to EstateSales.net for photos. Sale by: The Cottage House Antiques Estate and Moving Sales, 616-901-9898. Garage Sale YARD SALE: THURS.-SAT. July 17th-19th, 9am-2pm, 3992 S. Shore Drive, Delton (Long Lake off M43). Furni­ ture, toys, books, furniture, newer items & more. Too Much To List! Automotive RICK TAYLOR'S DETAIL Works. Interior Specials starting at $49.99. Call (269)948-0958. AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 BE ENERGY INDEPEND­ ENT with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Heat all your building^. 25 year warranty available. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers. 616-877-4081. SCHAEFFER'S MOTOR OIL, full synthetic and dura blends. Also available 20W50 V-twin Harley oil. Sold at Diamond Propane, 301 E. Broadway, Woodland, (269)367-9700. Community Notices CRAFTERS WANTED: NO­ VEMBER 8th, Delton MS. 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For more information about WEA, go to www.ready.gov/alerts. To learn more about being prepared before, during and after an emergency or disaster, visit www.michigan.gov/beprepared or www.twitter.com/MichEMHS. _ Bridge authority delays toll increase Citing improved financial projections and aggressive maintenance work extending the service life of the bridge, the Mackinac Bridge Authority has again delayed the next planned toll increase at least two more years. The decision came today during the MBA board’s regular meeting at Mackinac island’s City Hall. “This postponement of toll increases is really a testament to the remarkable work the employees of the Authority have done in maintaining the bridge. The MBA has made the bridge operation as efficient as possible, reducing energy consumption, admini strative costs, self-insurance, and expanded electronic tolling,” said MBA Board Chair William H. Gnodtke. “Those efficiencies, paired with increased revenues and an unrivaled maintenance program, put our operation On solid financial and structural footing.” Even with delaying the planned toll increase for two more years, financial projections show the bridge should have sufficient funding based on current trends. The MBA will reassess the toll rate increase schedule again in 2016. A significant factor in the financial projec­ tions is anticipated capital maintenance work on the bridge, which has been greatly reduced by ongoing maintenance work, deck repair projects and not using road salt in the winter. Special emphasis has been expended in addressing enforcement of truck spacing, weight and speeds. Prior to the planned sus­ pension deck replacement project, the MBA will perform another study to determine if the deck will need replacement or can be further extended through preservation work. In July 2013, the MBA voted to keep 2014 toll rates at the 2012 level, which includes a per-trip toll of $4 for passenger vehicles. The decision also rolled back commuter costs to 2012 rates. In December 2007, incremental toll increases were implemented between 2008 and 2013, with future action hinging on existing 2013 revenues. The 5 6-year-old Mackinac Bridge is main­ tained, and continues tn operate, exclusively with toll revenue. All toll rates can be found at www.mackinadbridge.org. Group preparing for bicentennial celebration Working with documents prepared by the Michigan War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, Larry Bruce, Michigan Council for History education webmaster, created a site for information on the 200th birthday of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The site also includes articles on the story of the British attack on Baltimore on Sept. 12 through 14, 1814, during the War of 1812. To mark this historic occasion, the Michigan War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission invites all citizens of Michigan to participate in a special 200th birthday party for the national anthem of the United States of America. Civic and educational organizations and communities are encouraged to plan pub­ lic ceremonies in September. “The story of the Battle of Baltimore not only inspired Francis Scott Key but also is an inspiration to all Americans today,” said Phil Porter, chairman of the Michigan War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission and director of Mackinac State Historic Parks. “We encour­ age local communities, civic organizations, historical societies, veteran organizations, legislators, schools and colleges, and other groups to organize and host a public event marking the 200th anniversary of the writing of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’” Along with suggestions on how to organize a school or community event, the website contains several articles on the flag that flew over Fort McHenry and the story of the national anthem. Visit www.ssb>.michiganhis. toryed.org. Stolen bike chase uncovers drugs and components and for being a minor in possession of alco­ hol. Hastings Police officers were dispatched to the area of State and Railroad streets at approximately 5:06 p.m. Thursday, July 10, after a man was reported to be riding a stolen bicycle. Several young people in the area were able to tell officers where the man was headed. Officers spotted the man running between houses in the area of East Clinton Street and identified themselves, but the man continued running. Officers were able to catch up with the subject but had to tackle the man and a struggle ensued before the 23-year old Hastings resident was subdued and taken into custody. As an officer sat the subject up, he noticed sever­ al loose pills and also recovered a backpack containing several components used to pro­ duce methamphetamine. The components the subject had on him at the time were not active. The man was lodged at the Barry County Jail for three outstanding warrants, possession of stolen property and posses­ sion of meth components. A Delton man returned home July 3 to find signs of forced entry to his home on Leinaar Road. Deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department investigated and found evidence that someone had removed a window screen and tried to pry the rear door of the home open before breaking a window near the door to reach in and unlock the door. However, the homeowner told deputies that it appeared nothing had been taken from his home. Woman arrested after leaving argument Hastings police officers were dispatched to the 700 block of South Cass Street at 3:16 a.m. Friday, July 11, for a reported domestic disturbance. When Police arrived, they heard a man yelling at a woman, say­ ing, “Are you really going to drive? You are drunk.” The officers then saw a car pull out of a driveway and travel north on Cass Street. They stopped the car near Apple Street and spoke to the driver, a 58-year old Hastings woman. Police reported a strong odor of intoxicants and asked the woman to perform some sobriety tests. She also con­ sented to a portable breath test, which showed her having a .12 percent breath alcohol content. The woman was placed under arrest, transported to and lodged in the Barry County Jail for operating a vehi­ cle while impaired. Bad day ended worse than it started Hastings Police were dispatched to the Walldorff Brewpub around 1:10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, after receiving a report of a man who was reportedly intoxicated, out of control and breaking glass. As offi­ cers arrived, people were pointing at a vehicle leaving the area, saying that was the man they had called about. The officers followed the vehicle, watched it run numer’ ous stop signs and finally were able to stop the vehicle on Mill Street near First Street. The driver, a 44-year old Hastings man, told officers he was having a really bad day. He was asked to perform sobriety tests and then submitted to a PBT that showed him to have a blood alcohol content of .20 percent. The man was arrested and transported to the Barry County Jail and given another breath test that showed him to have a BAC of .19 percent. He was lodged at the Barry County Jail for operating while impaired with a high BAC. Call for help leads to arrest of teen A 17-year old Hastings youth was arrested for possession of alcohol after Hastings Police officers helped him from the Thornapple River. Officers were informed of a male subject in the Thornapple River, near the Michigan Avenue bridge yelling for help Tuesday, July 8, around 6 p.m. Hastings Police arrived and was able to talk the teen out of the river. In addition to determining the teen had been consuming alcohol, officers also learned the subject had two outstand­ ing warrants for selling prescription med­ ications. The teen was arrested and lodged at the Barry County Jail for the warrants Delton resident reports forced entry Driver arrested for suspended license A Barry County deputy pulled over a vehicle when he noticed its license was expired. A dispatch check showed the male driver, whose license was suspended and expired in 2006, has had multiple citations for driving with a suspended license. The driver was taken to the Barry County Jail and the information turned over to the Barry County prosecutor. Medication mix lands mother in ditch A 34-year old Hastings woman was arrested and charged with operating while impaired and child endangerment after Barry County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of reckless driving on North Avenue near Dowling Road. When deputies arrived, they found the car in a ditch near the intersection. The woman who had been driving was lying on the ground next to the vehicle and a 1-year-old child in a car seat was in the back of the car. The driver, who was unconscious and unre­ sponsive, was transported to Pennock Hospital. The child was uninjured and released to its father. The woman later said she had driven to Battle Creek to visit her sister and had taken methocarbonal before driving back. She said it was a new pre­ scription and she was not aware of how it would affect her. The woman also said she had taken Ativan, Zoloft, Seroquel, Tramadal, Gabapertin and ibuprofen. A report of operating while impaired and child endangerment was forwarded to the Barry County Prosecutor. Delton man reports mailbox explosion A Delton resident reported that his wife heard a loud boom around 9 p.m. July 9, and when he went outside to investigate, he found his mailbox on Hayward Drive had been blown up. There are no suspects. ‘Stolen’ vehicle found after crash Shortly after a 20-year old Middleville man reported his Chevrolet pickup truck had been stolen from his home on Green Lake Road, officers found it crashed near the intersection of Parmalee and Harrison Creek roads. When officers went to the man’s house, they found the door open and lights on in the residence and the man’s wallet in the driveway. When officers ques­ tioned him, the man said he often loans the trucks to friends but declined to provide names. The case remains open. Fishing equipment reported stolen from cabin A woman reported July 5 that her hus­ band’s fishing equipment, including vari­ ous rods and reels valued at over $1,000, had been stolen from their cabin on Guernsey Lake Road in Delton. There were no signs of forced entry. The cabin was last known secure Nov. 1, 2013. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �$ The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — Page 15 Charlton Park hosting Civil War re-enactments this weekend With its tum-of-the-century historic village lending a flair of authenticity, hundreds of re­ enactors will descend upon Charlton Park in Hastings for the annual Civil War Muster July 19 and 20. The two-day event features a variety of activities, including parlor games and chil­ dren’s games, Civil War-era fashion show and baked-goods auction. Interpreters and crafts­ men will be stationed in the village. Visitors are encouraged to view a new exhibit compiled by park intern Katie Ponsetto, on the first floor of the Irving D. Charlton Museum entitled, “Now Trending: Personal Communication at the Turn of the 20th Century.” Saturday night, visitors may participate in a lantern tour of the village; enjoy live music and dancing at the Gas and Steam Bam and view cannons firing over the Thomapple River. The Carlton Center Church will host a tra­ ditional worship service Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Spectators are invited to view battle activi­ ties throughout the weekend. The High Meadows battle will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, with the park’s new tram providing transportation. Battles also will take place on the village green daily at 2:30 p.m. Infantry, cavalry, medical and artillery demonstrations are planned. “It’s breathtaking to see the entire village covered with authentic camps. The event allows visitors to engage re-enactors and get a glimpse at life during the Civil War,” said Stacey Graham, office manager. A pancake breakfast will be served from 7 to 9 a.m. daily at the Gas and Steam Bam, and the public is welcome. Food vendors also will be on site serving festival favorites. Guests are encouraged to visit vendors on Sutler’s Row who will have reproduction and handmade civil war-era merchandise for sale, including clothing, household goods, wet­ plate photography and toys. As of press time, units attending included the 1st Michigan Light Artillery Battery D, 1st Michigan Infantry, 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Company F, 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Company B, 8th Michigan Medical, 18th Michigan, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Michigan Cavalry Brigade, 4th Kentucky, 5 th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Company C, 9 th Kentucky, Kentucky Volunteers, 5th Texas Company A, 5th Texas Company E, 114th Pennsylvania, 12th South Carolina, 33rd Virginia, 49th Indiana, Robinson’s Battery, Chicago Light Artillery, and the Sally Port Messengers. History comes alive at the annual Civil War muster at Historic Charlton Park. (File photo) General admission to the event is $5 for anyone age 13 and up; $3 for children 5 to 12 years old; and free for children 4 and under. Charlton Park is between Hastings and Nashville, just off M-79, at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. Download the event schedule at www.charltonpark.org or visit the park’s Facebook page. Rutland Township asked to lend letter of support for trail expansion by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Trail expansion proponents hoping for clearance to add a strip adjoining the Hastings City/Barry County Airport approached the Rutland Township board for assistance at the board’s July 9 meeting. Mike Rossen, a member of the county Parks and Recreation Board, requested a letter of support from the board for the planned trail expansion at the edge of the airport’s property, along the old railroad bed. Rossen explained that citizen approval was needed to pursue action supporting the propos­ al from the airport and the Federal Aviation Administration. A permit allowing a trail extension along the edge of the airport proper­ ty, as well as, seeking permission for access _jLcrossjg^p^ Qwned by Rutland Townshipjs the next Step in the Parks Mhd1 ReC- Board’s process. “We want to show the FAA that there is sup­ port from the community for this,” Rossen told board members, “to complete a walkable, handicap accessible trail from the airport to Hastings in conjunction with the extension and completion of the Paul Henry Trail. The pro­ posed trail would go through the woods, along the old railroad bed, and would include an upgrade to the airport trestle.” Trustee Sandra James questioned why the Parks and Rec Board was not asking the Airport Board for support first. “We feel, if we can achieve letters of sup­ port from the community and surrounding townships,” replied Rossen, “that we will have this support when we contact the FAA, the Airport Board, and the two owners of property that would require easement, one of which has already voiced their support. This would mean allowing the trail to cross Rutland Township property.” James, a past member of the Airport Board, felt that board should have been the first to be approached, as its approval would dictate the feasibility of the proposal. Robin Hawthorne, township clerk, asked Rossen if this would mean the trail would go through the woods, along the back side of the airport where the old race car track used to be, to which Rossen said yes. Hawthorne then suggested that crossing Rutland property was not the best option. Instead, she recommend­ ed the trail go along Solomon Road, to access the Paul Henry Trail. Trustee Martin Walters added that the trail ’ should be paved with wheelchair accessibility to make it a multi-use trail, to which Rossen concurred. “If we have community support, and the FAA says no because we are too close to the property, then we are prepared to contact our state senator and representatives,” vowed Rossen. “I will pursue this all the way.” The majority of the township board support­ ed the idea and voiced its willingness to give the requested letter of support to Rossen. “The majority of the citizens in this com­ munity want the trail, so I support it,” observed Township Supervisor Jim Carr, who made the motion to direct himself, as supervi­ sor, to draft a letter of support. Carr’s draft would be sent to board members allowing for three days to provide feedback. The motion was approved 6-1, with James recording the lone negative vote. The board also received a visit from Tammy Pennington, director of the Commission on Aging, who shared with the board information about the services the COA provides and who encouraged support of the upcoming millage request on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. “This millage renewal request is 66% of the COA’s budget,” pointed out Pennington. “The COA is more than just the Meals on Wheels program. We have served hundreds of families and seniors with programs that provide meals through out the county, with assistance weath­ erizing and performing minor repairs to help seniors stay in their homes, and with providing over 12,265 hours of Adult Day Services, which is very, very popular.” Data provided by Pennington described the Meals on Wheels program, which has served over 58,000 meals to 290 home bound citizens and provided over 10,000 hours of home care to 136 homebound seniors who are trying to remain independent. According to Pennington, each year the commission reaches over 1,800 adults and many have benefited from additional services such as assistance with tax preparation and help understanding health care and insurance coverage. The renewal request is for .4907 mills to continue to help fund _the_QOA’s service?: tpali older adults rtfwfig 1ffr every township and municipality in Barry County. “Most do not really know what the COA does,” added Walters. “They really do a tremendous job helping the community in multiple ways.” Moving on, Carr introduced to board mem­ bers his choice for a new deputy supervisor, Jerry Schmiedicke. According to law, the clerk and treasurer positions require the addition of a deputy to their ranks. However, the law leaves it to the discretion of the supervisor whether he wants one or not. In this case, Carr has noted that his work, as supervisor, has multiplied significantly and therefore prompts the need for the newly appointed Schmiedicke. “Schmiedicke has applied for the position and I like his stance on collaboration and cooperation,” said Carr. Schmiedicke thanked Carr for his acknowl­ edgment and shared some of his past experi­ ence in municipal government. “I am originally from Clare County, where I sat on the drain commission board for four years. I also held positions on the housing commission for five years, the planning com­ mission for the Parks and Rec. board, as well as, chaired fundraising efforts for non-profits and supported the development of the Gateway Farmers Market, which required working with the FFA in Clare County. I have served 12 years on a social services board. I am retired and am also a farmer.” Schmiedicke continued, “My experience is universal to the services sector and I am look­ ing forward to my experiences here in Rutland.” The board members welcomed Schmiedicke to the Rutland Township staff. Walters commented on his disappointment with the proposed meeting by Pennock Hospital with the township’s planning com­ mission that failed to materialize. Carr added that the township is trying to open a door of support for the new hospital and that he, too, was disappointed in the no-show by the hospi­ tal representative. “I had a conference call today with our attorney and it appears the timing is off on this,” informed Carr. “There are some rough edges to address, including communication issues. It appears the people of this communi­ ty are being asked to carry the weight of the traffic that will be coming into the new hospi­ tal.” Carr was referencing the township being asked to foot the bill for the road re-structuring of Tanner Lake Road, necessary to make the hospital feasible. “We will get together and work through this, but there are some questions that need to be answered,” added Carr. Carr shared with the board that he had received a quote from Paul Teunessen to run sewer lines from the Holiday Inn Express to the east property line of the new Dairy Queen being erected on the comer of Cook Road and M-37 west. “The projected cost of $23,256.85 includes engineering and contingency for the hook up,” said Carr. “I suggest we award the bid for the engineering the sewer lines from the hotel to the new Dairy Queen.” The board approved a motion to accept the bid, to be completed by Teunessen, with Hawthorne noting that the board must pay the cost upfront. Carr moved on to the proposed township hall expansion project, requesting the money for the approved project be placed into a ‘township hall construction fund’ to pay the bills that will develop with the project. The amount approved for the expansion is $354,000. The expansion will revise the clas­ sification of the building into a warming cen­ ter, in case of community emergencies, such as that experienced last winter due to the ice storm and power outages. “Definitive plans will be drawn up for the board including carpet, tiles and acoustic sup­ pression material,” said Carr. “The generator will be included, but there will not be any shower facilities, thus the hall will not qualify as a shelter, but will be a warming center.” All board members voiced their support for the expansion of the hall to allow for emer­ gency accommodations in Rutland Township. 01* small, We Ship Next. | Time/ j Ship ■' I Your ’ Luggage! 3 . We make it simple, convenient and stress-free. Pack &Ship" 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 Authorized Shipping Outlet �Page 16 — Thursday, July 17, 2014 — The Hastings Banner WMU students design concussion sensor for football helmets At a time when football concussions are triggering lawsuits and making headlines, stu­ dents at Western Michigan University have come up with a device that can be implanted in a football helmet and monitor the severity and location of blows to the head. Student engineers have designed a pressure sensor using printed electronics on a< flexible organic plastic substrate that can cover the inside of a helmet. Now they are looking for investors and grants to get their business startup, SafeSense Technologies LLC, off the ground. Their idea was recognized as one of the top eight final teams in a recent competition sponsored by the University of Michigan in which the students received training for young entrepreneurs. More than 300 teams submitted ideas, with the finals held in February. “Based on that, we believed we had a niche technology and that we should establish a company, so we did,” says Dr. Massood Atashbar, professor of electrical and comput­ er engineering and the team’s faculty advisor. The impact-sensing technology has a wide range of applications, from the battlefield to the gridiron. The sensors could measure the impact of a bomb blast or other type of trau­ ma. But with all the attention given to football concussions, it seemed the new device would be of immediate use in monitoring blows on the football field. Here’s how it works. Data from the sensor, whether inside a football or soldier’s helmet, can be relayed over Bluetooth to a smart­ phone so a team leader would instantly know the severity of an impact. That data also could be stored on a cloud-based server to give a complete history. “Basically, this device* or system would eliminate the possibility of inaccuracies from field judgments made by coaches, who rely on the self-assessment or self-reporting of players,” Atashbar says. “The coach would receive real-time, actionable information when one of the players receives a potentially dangerous and serious impact to the head.” The concussion project is one of several startups under development using printed electronics. . On June 27, representatives from Michigan companies gathered at WMU for a day of net­ working and brainstorming to connect Michigan businesses with experts in the field of flexible electronic and printed electronic technologies. Since 2008, developing that technology has been the focus of the University’s Center for Sai Guruva R. Avuthu (background) and Binu Baby Narakathu (foreground) record readings from the SafeSense helmet. the Advancement of Printed Electronics or CAPE. The technology has applications in auto­ motive supply, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food packaging and clothing. The shock sensor would be especially valu­ able in sports, where players tend to under­ report symptoms, Atashbar adds, and could be a valuable tool in other sports, like lacrosse or hockey. “The players, because of the pressure, try to ignore the injury they have endured and continue playing,” he says. The sensor could be purchased as an add­ on for an existing helmet or embedded by the manufacturer before purchase, Atashbar says. But the project requires additional research and development before it is ready for the marketplace, which is why grant funding is being sought. After it is more fully developed, students are hoping a venture capitalist or angel investor will step forward. “We are very excited,” Atashbar says. “We think that we^have an enabling technology that I personally expect can lead to a very usable product fairly soon.” Four graduate students are working on the project. Three are doctoral students in electri­ cal engineering and one is a master’s student in chemical and printing engineering. The students say the experience has been a real eye-opener. “It was very new for us, because we’re from the engineering side,” says Ali Eshkeiti, one of the doctoral students. “We didn’t know anything about business, how to talk about the product or what kind of words we should use.” “We’ve learned a lot about the business side,” agrees Binu Baby Narakathu, also a doctoral students, who has assumed a leader­ ship role in the project. Students have been working on the sensor for nearly two years. They are understandably excited about its potential. “Football concussions are a very hot topic nowadays,” Eshkeiti says. “We hear about this problem everywhere - on the news, on TV.” The device not only would warn that a hit had taken place and its severity, but would also pinpoint its location on the head. “That would be helpful for doctors, who are treating that patient,” Narakathu says, “whereas right now, they’re not able to get that data. Our application would be able to store or log that data so the doctors can retrieve past impacts and do their treatment accordingly.” Member FDIC Hastings & Gun Lake FREE TROLLEY RIDES . .^01 Ride downtown for dinner, view the new sculptures, shop, get some ice cream, have coffee or drinks, visit the park... Fridays from 6pm to 9pm through August 15 The City of Hastings will be the venue this summer for the newest Trolley route. Every Friday night, now through August 15, the Trolley will ring through the streets from 6pm to 9:00pm. Catch it at any of the schools in the city limits, any city park, and other designated stops, or just flag it down on its route. All rides FREE compliments of the local businesses listed here. Downtown Hastings COUNTY SEAT LOUNGE START 6:00 COURT HOUSE 6:50 TAVERN 7:40 In Downtown Hastings 1st Ward Park 6:03 6:53 Northeastern School 6:05 6:55 Bob King Park 6:08 7:48 Tyden Park 7:01 COURT HOUSE 7:07 County Seat 6:19 Southeastern School 6:24 8:35 8:47 7:59 7:14 8:04 8:54 8:06 2nd Ward Park High School Middle School 7:24 Fish Hatchery Park 7:27 Dairy Queen Hastings INSURANCE COMPANY I www.hastingsmutwaLcom OF HASTINGS � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-06-19.pdf 59805700a93cf2d2920d7fb991de5239 PDF Text Text Narrow thinking dims County looks for economic vitality chances for good government Records fall at 32nd 24-Hour Challenge See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 Hastings r 227 es* 49058-195'' Hastings ■ Thursday, June 19, 2014 VOLUfo PRICE 750 TK board approves difficult budget; reduces staff Fun groups playing at the plaza today Each Thursday throughout the sum­ mer, the band shell at the Hastings Spray Plaza will host a children’s program at noon and musical entertainment for all ages in the evening. The lineup for today, June 19, includes the Deep Fried Pickle Project at noon and Jen Sygit at 6:30 p.m. From outhouse to henhouse to waffle house to public house both hither and yon, the Pickles have caused a rafter­ shaking ruckus wherever they roll, dreaming a hobo’s knapsack of stories and songs along the way. They have wobbled their magical musical gypsy medicine wagon from one end of the country to the other. From the Great Depression to the Great Recession, the Pickles run the gamut of old-timey styles, even grab­ bing an occasional 1980s pop tune and turning it into a flap-happy ch h ken scratchy 78 RPM tune. Armed with a Franhpstonian array of homema^ -mooter insti ... their musicd recipe is flavored with jug band, hokum and honky-tonk spices Sygit hails from southern Michigan. An Interlochen alumnus, she delves into mournful blues tunes, haunting folk bal­ lads or rousing bluegrass numbers and a growing repertoire of original songs. While composing songs primarily on guitar, Sygit also plays old-time clawfeammer banjo, as well as the Dobro. Her previous release “Leaving Marshall St.” was nominated for a Detroit Music Award for best acoustic folk album in 2007 and made it to No. 9 on the independent roots music charts that year. Fast featured this Friday at the fountain The Fridays at the Fountain music series continues Friday, June 27, with a performance from local guitarist Doug Fast. He will be the third performer in the 10-week music series, which will include groups like the Jackson French Quarter Jazz Band, Third Coast Steel and Tony LaJoye Trio. There will be no concert the week of July 4. All Fridays at the Fountain concerts are free and will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn with a rain location at the Hastings City Bank Community Room (150 W. Court St.). Attendees should bring their own chairs or blan­ kets. Visitors will also have the opportu­ nity to order lunch, on site, from Seasonal Grille and have it delivered during the concert. Fridays at the Fountain is a program of the Thomappie Arts Council, with support from the Hastings Downtown Development Authority and sponsorship from Hastings business partners. For a complete list of this summer’s performers visit www.thornapplearts.org/summerprograms/. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer No teachers will be laid off but one pro­ gram will be eliminated as the Thornapple Kellogg Schools trim more than $500,000 to get to balanced budget for 2014-15. In addition, support staff will see reduc­ tions and some teachers will be shifted into new positions to fill areas where jobs are being absorbed and not filled with new hires. The 2014-15 budget assumes total rev­ enues of $27,416 million and total expenses of $27,395 million, leaving about $20,000 to help grow the fund balance. Superintendent Tom Enslen told the board of education Monday the district is not antic­ ipating using any of its fund balance for the upcoming year and hopes to begin to grow that fund back to the board’s goal of at least 10 percent of one year’s operating budget. Currently, the fund balance, essentially a sav­ ing account, sits at about 8.85 percent. A few years ago, the district had more than 20 per­ cent in fund balance but has used those funds to cover budget deficits. “We’re running out of options,” said Enslen. “When 80 percent of your budget is used for salaries and benefits, there just isn’t anywhere else to go. We can only get to the numbers we need by considering people.” Some of the changes include: • An advanced art class at the high school will be discontinued since initially only 11 students signed up for the class next year. That art teacher will shaft to teach English classes to fill in for an English teacher taking a sabbatical. The art teacher also is qualified to teach English. • One kindergarten and one first grade teaching position will be absorbed and per­ sonnel shifted into other areas. • One special education aide at the middle school is retiring, and that position will not be filled but will be absorbed by other employ­ ees. • The high school is mandated to add English as a second language class for stu­ dents whose first language is not English. No changes, but the past practice of using fund balance to make up the deficit has to stop. “It’s a pattern that’s way too easy to do,” Enslen said. “We recognize we cannot contin­ ue doing it. The bleeding has to stop.” Several high school students and teachers attended Monday night’s meeting when the board approved the 2104-15 budget with the cuts. Students voiced their concerns about any programs being cut and said they wanted to make certain the board of education under­ stands the importance of all programs now at the high school. “Tonight we ask that you consider the state-of-the-art facilities that we fought so hard to receive two years ago and will no longer be used to its full potential,” said high school junior Carley Dole. She expressed concern about programs being cut and offered a petition signed by 420 high school students asking the board not to cut programs or make changes to elective See TK BUDGET, page 7 Lakewood board mulls possible cuts by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer Discussion over possible budget cuts was tense as the Lakewood Board of Education considered options to balance the?budget for tfe 2014-15 school year at its June 9 meet­ ing. The district has 900 fewer students than it did in 1997, which means the amount of state aid the district receives has declined. Since the 2001-02 school year, the district has cut just over $7 million from the budget. Board secretary Brian Potter said he opposed making any cuts, saying he will not vote in favor of any reductions. “We’re falling into a routine,” said Potter. “We just keep cutting. Let’s go out and recruit 50 of the 200 students that are living in the Lakewood district that choose to go elsewhere. Then we wouldn’t have to make any cuts. Otherwise, we might as well take the big jump now, and say, ‘We don’t care what people think, we’fe going to be a much smaller district.’ I think we’re taking the wrong approach.” . Potter was rcfe v * fosing one of the ■. scfea major budget cut. '/Superintendent I ■ - ara responded, saying he does not feel h is hik job alone to go out and knock on doors to recruit students. Board Trustee Denise ParksXsaid the dis­ trict needs a new focus, new commitment, and marketing has to be a priority. “Yes, we did pass a bond a short time ago, and say we would have a school in every community,” said Parks. “We didn’t know we’d be where we are now. As a parent, I would rather have my child move from Woodland to West Elementary and have a library. We cannot close libraries. That’s absurd, but we may have to make some tough decisions, like closing an elementary school.” Parks then apologized to Woodland teacher Lois Frantz, who was in attendance, teacher or move entire fifth grade to middle saying she didn’t mean to pick on Woodland school, keep the categorical teacher and Elementary, but in Parks’ mind, it would be a eliminate one fifth grade teaching position, logistically .logical choice, if the tough ehofee for a savings of $70,000. ' Had tolxuhade. * Move one full-time high school science Scott Smith, a 1984 Lakewood" graduate ' teacher to part-time, saving $31,000. from Sunfield, spoke to the board against • Place auto program on one-year proba­ closing an elementary. tion, operating it one hour a day; no savings • Eliminate a high school Responsible “I come here to speak up for our local schools,” said Smith. “I think you are doing Thinking Room aide, saving $27,000. (This a great dis-service to close them. [It] doesn’t may be a contractual issue due to cross clas­ seem like a very honorable thing to close an sification.) • Eliminate or reduce a high school cate­ elementary school after promising a school in every community if the last bond passed.” gorical paraprofessional, saving $27,775. The board tasked O’Mara to prioritize the • Reduce middle school assistant principal list of reductions, which, will be voted on in a position from full time, for a savings of special budget hearing after the June 23 $12,000. The position also acts as the home­ school board workshop. less student liaison and is in charge of Title Possible cuts include to: funding • Eliminate media center aides and close • Eliminate middle school lunch parapro all libraries for a savings of $63,000. See LAKEWOOD, page 16 • Eliminate one middle school categorical Hastings Rotary honors Red Rose recipients by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Carl Schoessel, interim superintendent to the Delton Kellogg Schools, introduced the Red Rose Award recipients during the Hastings Rotary Club’s weekly meeting June 16, during a luncheon held at the Waldorff Ballroom. Reminding attendants of the Dr. John “Jack” Walton was honored with the Red Rose award at the Hastings Rotary Club meeting held Monday, June 16. Because Walton was unable to attend the ceremony, Jack’s family accepted on his behalf. Pictured are (from left) son David Walton, daughter Martha (Walton) Bowerman, son-in-law Daryll Teitz, daughter Kim Walton and daughter Mary Walton. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 fcmore information. ESL class is currently offered, but because of the growing number of students in this group, the state is mandating the addition, and exist­ ing teachers will shift to fill that classroom need. • One technology support position will be eliminated in the district. • A full-time mechanic position vacant at the bus garage will not be filled. The trans­ portation director will fill in as a lead mechanic. A part-time person will be hired at the bus garage. • A part-time position at the copy center will be eliminated. • The accounts payable position in the cen­ tral office will move from full-time to part­ time. • The district is looking at about $30,000 in cuts to the athletic department. Enslen said no Advanced Placement class­ es are being cut, nor are any athletic pro­ grams, even though the athletic department will have a reduction in funds. He said he’s not happy about any of the Kenneth Witker, long standing community member and retiree from the retail indus­ try, was one of the recipients to receive the Red Rose Award during the Hastings District 6360 Rotary meeting held Monday, June 16. Honored for his achievements and community involvement, Witker is shown here with his family, (back, from left) Matt Rowley, Keri Rowley, Norma Witker, Ken Witker, Carson Winick, Katie Winick, and Nathan Winick. Front row, Megan Rowley, Eva Rowley, and Abby Winick. importance of acknowledging and honoring contributions to the Barry County communi­ ty, Schoessel recognized contributing mem­ bers Kenneth Witker and John ‘Jack’ Walton, individuals who have shown dedication to serving the best interest, of the Barry County community. “This is a special day, today,” said Schoessel. “The Red Rose Award, was start­ ed by this very district (Hastings) in 1945, to honor those business members who continued to remain active in our community, exempli­ fying the promotion of ‘Service above self.’” Emulating the importance of ideas to the community, Schoessel added that, “Rotary is about ideas important to the lives of its mem­ bers, will promoting ‘above all, service above self’. These red roses, courtesy of Barlow Florists, represent a huge thank you to all that you have done to enhance the quality of life here in Barry County.” Club members Gene Haas, Randy Teegardin, Fred Jacobs, in addition to Schoessel, each took a few moments to detail See RED ROSE, page 8 �Page 2 — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Readers, staff share summer photos An Eastern American toad checks out a gardening basket but soon realizes it is not a fit toad abode. At left: Right on time, this rose exhibits its full beauty in June. Top right: Jeff Baurs of Delton captured lightning during a recent storm as it flashed over Fair Lake. Although hummingbirds are abundant at liquid feeders and nectar-producing flow­ ers, they also eat insects, said Tom Funke, education director for Michigan Audubon who resides in Rutland Township This hummingbird sticks out its long tongue, per­ haps trying to catch some fast food, (Photo by Kathy Maurer) SEE This dragonfly perches atop a dead branch, resting one leg on peeling bark. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) ' Laura Christensen of Wayland snapped this photo of a nearly full moon Friday night, The color of this green tree frog appears to come from its diet of little green insects that surround it as it clings to the siding of a Hastings Township home under a light Sunday night. A red squirrel warily watches from a branch, seemingly torn between fear and curiosity, before scurrying off. Participants in the 24-Hour Challenge near Middleville wave in response to cheers along Yankee Springs Road. A Jeep and its passengers are obscured by heat waves wafting up from the tarmac on Yankee Springs Road Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — Page 3 County looks for added vitality in new economic alignment minate Barry County’s participation in administration of job training in Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Counties and align with a region to the north which includes Kent, Montcalm, Ionia and Allegan counties, com­ missioners are poised for new ventures and additional opportunities. Photos continued from previous page “We are discussing merging Barry County with Allegan and Kent County Michigan Works agencies in response to the governor moving to re-organize regional areas,” point­ ed out Jacob Maas, executive director of asset management and vice-chair of the Michigan Works Regional Prosperity Team. “This movement facilitates working closely with economic development agencies to further education, work force development, support­ ing higher education and transportation.” Maas added that demographic trends con­ tribute to the logic in making the switch. According to him, over 1000 Kent County residents and over 500 Allegan county resi­ dents work in Barry County. “The workforce development program states that there should not be any single county Michigan Works agency, as this is seen as severely inefficient. So that prompted us to begin this conversation of merging with­ in regions to better service the needs of the counties within the region. As many employ­ ees cross boundaries for employment oppor­ tunities, it makes sense to work with these neighboring agencies.” ’ A clouded sulphur butterfly feasts on the blooms of a cat mint plant Saturday. The benefits, according to Maas, will include a unified focus of agencies programs, cost savings, greater financial flexibility for each county, and the elimination of variances in services provided such as on the job train­ ing programs, employer reimbursement caps, better aligning the services Across county bor­ ders of the proposed joint workforce develop­ ment initiative. The board was asked to approve the recommendation to terminate Barry County’s participation in the revised agreement for the administration of job train­ ing in Barry, Branch, Calhoun county service delivery area and to provide 90 days written notice, by July 1, to the other participating counties, in accordance to the agreement, a necessary step in transitioning from the Barry-Branch-Calhoun region to the Kent region. The action, according to Maas, was in response to directives implemented with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The rationale for ARRA argues that, during recessions, the government should offset the decrease in private spending with an increase Wait, get this side; its my best" This male Northern cardinal appears to be posing in public spending ih order to save jobs and for a profile shot. stop further economic deterioration. Maas explained that the current regional set up of offices, in -this ca/e Region 4 which includes Barry County and 12 other counties, is being reviewed to affect changes giving more power and responsibility to local gov­ ernmental units. Mass explained, “There are 25 agencies in the state, and six of those are in our region, region four. Each county decides their fund­ ing capabilities to invest in the MWA service and many struggle to afford the MWA servic­ es; each county pays based on their financial ■ flexibility. This brings the focus of this dis­ cussion, started last year, to put together pack­ ages in conjunction with a county’s economic development plan. These changes, we are going through, are due to changes the govern­ ment is pushing through. One example of these changes includes having merged Community Action Agency programs over the last few years.” In asking for support in the dissolution of the current partnership with Branch and Calhoun counties and in anticipation of merg­ ing with Kent and Allegan Counties, Maas noted that a 90-day notice must be given to the partnering counties of the pending separa­ An Eastern phoebe perches on a wire cage, watching for insects that will become tion. A separation date from the current local dinner for its nestlings. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) agreement will allow for a return to a fiscal year operations timeline, commencing October 1. “It makes sense to move forward in this positive direction,” said Maas “providing bet­ . ter access to programs within the region and better services to employers, supporting the idea of decisions being made locally. “On June 23, with the commissioners’ sup­ port, we would bring together county admin­ istrators, elected officials of Barry, Kent and Allegan counties, together with other MWA s in the region that are interested including Muskegon, Oceana and Ottawa counties.” “The focus will be on Barry County,” said Maas, due to the necessity of crossing the governor’s identified regional boundaries. “The final step would be to finalize the local agreements with each commissioner, repre­ sented with each township voting to approve, then the initiative will be sent to the State’s BACKGROUND Congressman Justin Amash was the only Workforce Development Agency, then the Republican in the entire U.S. House who voted with Attorney General and finally to the governor President Obama’s position on H.R. 1837. Justin Amash for official final approval. There are many steps to the process. This system has not been voted against H.R. 1837, legislation that would direct updated or changed in 14 years.” water to farmers instead of diverting water to protect the Commission Chair Joyce Snow comment­ Delta smelt fish. Unemployment reached 40% in these ed on how this activity aligns with the coun­ farm communities and hundreds of thousands of farming ty’s economic development plan, in promot­ acres went unused because of the water shutoff. ing economic vitality. In other business, the board recommended AgriPac, the political action committee of the Michigan that the following issues be forwarded to next Farm Bureau, endorses Brian Ellis and his bid to unseat week’s official commission meeting for Amash in Michigan's Third Congressional District. approval or discussion: • A reorganization of the Agriculture For an up-to-date list of bizarre votes, visit StopAmash.com Preservation Committee, finally putting to bed months of bickering about the commit­ tee’s operational policies and who would be performing administrative functions. Highlighting bizarre, out of touch Paid for by Brian Ellis for Congress votes cast by Justin Amash, Visit • A smaller, less expansive county-wide P.O. Box 6568 Grand Rapids, Ml 49516 www.StopAmash.com for detaite recycling program, specifically approving the by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer A visit from an executive with the Michigan Works agency at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting has apparently convinced Barry County commissioners that a strategic realignment may be the road toward economic vitality. With a unanimous move to recommend that the full commission adopt a resolution to ter­ Think you know Justin Amash? Think aciain. Justin Amash - the ONLY Republican who voted for fish over farmers. amending of the Solid Waste Oversight Committee’s budget, increasing it by $10,000, with the SWOC’s intent to use a por­ tion of its fund balance to hire a part-time, contractual recycling coordinator to assist municipalities in developing and/or enhanc­ ing recycling services, finding cost savings, connecting with grant opportunities, accurate­ ly measuring recycling rates, and connecting the public with recycling resources. The budget amount is anticipated to be nec­ essary annually, according to a request by oversight committee chair Frank Fiala. “Using the conservation district contractor to coordinate the functions of the recycling coordinator furthers the scope of the work being accomplished,” Fiala told commission­ ers. “We are utilizing some great ideas from outside sources. There will be a lower cost through township participation in the pro­ grams our source of funding will come from tipping fees collected at the land fill.” Commissioner Jim DeYoung said he was glad to see the committee’s diligence, but col­ league Jim Dull, added, “I am disappointed. I think last year’s idea seemed a better solution. It will be advantageous to each township that has the option of affording it, but the rest (of the townships) will be left in the dark. Whoever generates solid waste, is considered obligatory in proportional responsibility of managing the waste.” Snow offered that the future might provide grant availability and that, “we will work on a better budget next year.” • Acceptance and sending of the audit of county finances by the Rehmann Group to the State of Michigan. According to a report sub­ mitted to the board by Kristin Saper, CPA, from Rehmann, the county’s financial state­ ments were fairly stated, in all material respects and met generally accepted account­ ing principles, with no material findings. “It’s the highest level we can give,” she said. • A request by Charlton Park officials, seek­ ing permission to apply for a Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority Risk Avoidance Grant for $11,352 to buy 10 cam­ eras to increase security in buildings and other locations in the park. “This is a 50 percent match of the total cost of $22,705, and Charlton Park Board had approved applying for the grant,” said Director Dan Patton. “If the grant is awarded in August, it will be the backbone of the park’s security system and will allow for additional cameras, when needed.” • A request by Tim Neeb, building and grounds supervisor, to solicit bids for a rooftop air conditioning unit for the roof of the former library building and install a new air conditioner in the server room for up to $20,000. “Parts are not available for the old roof unit, so it will be replaced with a high effi­ ciency unit that will also supply heat while saving on energy usage with the new unit able to react to temperatures changes more swift­ ly,” Neeb said. The board will meet for its formal meeting Tuesday, June 24, beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Hastings chief wants more community policing efforts by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Hastings City Police. Chief Jeff Pratt says he doesn’t intend to be a police chief who is in the office all day. “I want to be out in the community. I want my department to be visible,” he said. As the new chief, Pratt said he hopes to promote community policing efforts even more and have officers walking in parks, out in the downtown area and not always patrolling in cars. “They>®c ' toMt-of their cars more often. It s going to be different, said Pratt, a‘z7~year veteraiief the department. Officers will have to buy into the idea and methods. Pratt said he thinks the efforts will be beneficial to both officers and citizens. in the past, the city had a community polic­ ing officer, but that position was cut after budgets were restricted. Pratt said he’s hope­ ful to restore that type of department visibili­ ty in the community. He’s also hoping to rein­ state a school liaison officer, splitting the cost with the schools and the city. Another new program being readied for this fall is a cadet class for 10 students. Pratt said it’s another way of giving the pubic more insight into how the department works. Pratt said he would like to take a commu­ nity survey of the department. ‘T hope the community thinks we’re doing OK, but it’s always good to get feedback,” he said. “I have an open-door policy with the community.” He said he thinks the department is doing well, but several personnel changes are planned, including a new deputy chief, two new officers and then additional promotions to fill in the coming weeks. Pratts? '............ amg the ' • • . ’k > • to e- ‘ munity support, wWc'witbrith-r- agencies and. community groups, provide more training for officers and work collectively to keep the city as safe as possible for all residents. He’s not blind to the issues involving drugs, domestic violence and child abuse and said he hopes to work toward finding ways to curb those num­ bers. “I want this department to provide the best customer service to the citizens of Hastings as we can. We need to take those extra steps to make sure everyone gets the best customer service, no matter what,” said Pratt. Hastings City Bank One of the Strongest Banks in the Nation BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation's bank rating firm, recognizes Hastings City Bank for proving once again that it is a steadfast and invaluable partner to the communities it serves. Hastings City Bank's latest 5 Star rating is based on March 31,2014 financial data and signifies that it is one of the strongest banks in the nation. Hastings City Bank has earned and maintained this top 5 Star rating for the past 19 Consecutive quarters. ; : ; �Page 4 — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Opinion Narro w thinking dims chances for efficiency in local government Wings and a song A house wren sings in the summer sun. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Getting their wings Banner Sept. 15, 1955 Receive GOC Wings — D. F. van Blankensteyn (left), state director of civil defense, received honorary Ground Observer Corps wings at Sunday’s dedication of the Hastings GOC post from Lt. Frank T. Christie, head of the Road Team Section of the Grand Rapids Filter Center. Lt. Christie also presented wings to (from left) Betty Ingram, 32 1/2 hours; Margery Dryer, 50 1/2 hours; Nola Fisher, 35; Nancy Brooks (just 10 years old); 32 1/2 hours; Mary Fisher, 70 1/2; I lenor Havens, 39; Royal Fisher, 43 i and Have you Don Rose, post supervisor wings. Bryce Hindes, who rated wings, was absent when the photo was taken by Richard Waite. met? When they reached their 25-year anniver­ sary, Jeff Davis asked his wife, Marsha, if she would remarry him. Seven years later, during a visit to the offices of J-Ad Graphics, Jeff finally got the answer he was seeking. “If I could do one thing over in my life, I’d remarry my husband,” responded Marsha to an interview question Wednesday. “I asked you to remarry me on our 25th anniversary, and you said, ‘No,’” protested Jeff. “Well, today the answer is ‘Yes,’” grinned the demure Mrs. Davis. Minutes later, Jeff slipped their wedding band back onto his wife’s hand on the porch outside. The two first saw their loving future when they met at a dance hall in the 1960s in California where Hastings-native Jeff was working and where native Californian Marsha was just emerging from her hippie days in the well-known culture-bending Haight-Ashbury section of San Francisco. Marsha recalls those days with stories of hearing Janis Joplin perform live at Golden Gate Bridge Park and other musician giants like the Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan. Jeff still remembers the days after the two were married of having cocktails with their neigh­ bor and legendary actor Raymond Burr, who was drawn to the pickled bologna from a local deli with whom Jeff shared the recipe that came from former employer Leon Hale of the historical Hale’s Market (now Tom’s Market) in Hastings. The two returned to Hastings to care for Jeff’s mother and with the hope of finding a comfortable and affordable lifestyle in which to raise their two daughters, Tiffany and Sarah. It’s been a Califomia-dreamin’ trip that’s lasted now for nearly 25 years to the benefit both of the Davises and of Barry County. Jeff and Marsha have embraced the com­ munity as enthusiastically as they did the Golden State. They’re dedicated to the care of their older neighbors, they’ve donated cases of canned goods to local food banks and kitchens for many years, adopted fami­ lies in need, and have been strong supporters of the Hastings Public Library. “We’re not really rich,” says Jeff, “but we save our money and we pay the bills. Barry County reminds us of our home in Healdsburg, California. People look out for and care for each other.” For their love for each other and what that brings to all of us, Jeff and Marsha Davis are true Barry County Bright Lights. Life motto: Marsha: Live day by day, don’t take Jeff and Marsha Davis things for granted, do the best you can do. Jeff: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Favorite book: Marsha: The Bible. Favorite author: Jeff: Stephen King. Last time I laughed: Marsha: This morning. Jeff: We always try to keep each other happy. Laughter is the best medicine for any­ thing. , Greatest song: Jeff: “Money Can’t Buy You Love.” The rector at the church where we got married said no rock ‘n’ roll in the church. When he heard it was that song by The Beatles, he said, “That’s fine.’” Best advice ever received: Marsha: Do the best you can in life. Jeff: Save your money. Favorite TV show: Marsha: “Survivor.” Jeff: The news. If I could have a do-over: Marsha: To remarry my husband. Jeff: I wish I would have graduated. I wish I knew how things would have been different if I did. Most admired historical figure: Jeff: Ronald Reagan. Marsha: Ditto. World’s biggest challenge: Marsha: To have peace. Jeff: To be sure there’s food on the table for everybody. Advice I’d give a young person: Jeff: Don’t smoke. . Marsha: Got to school — and graduate. Most beautiful place in the world: Marsha: Hawaii. I was there when I was 16. My uncle was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base. Jeff: Anyplace with Marsha. Best thing about Barry County: Jeff: The people. Marsha: Everything ... even though I’m from California. Each week the Banner profiles someone who makes Barry County shine. We provide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, a fun­ loving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or e-mail news@j-adgraphics.com. Since Rick Snyder was elected as gov­ ernor of our state, I’ve had the opportuni­ ty to attend two of his annual State of the State messages. At both, Snyder took the opportunity to promote his administra­ tion’s efforts to reinvent government with the common goal to give Michigan tax­ payers better service and accountability from their elected officials. “State government has to be innovative and efficient with the revenue it has avail­ able in order to deliver the services citi­ zens deserve,” has been Snyder’s consis­ tent statement and his corresponding action. That’s why it’s so hard to understand why some elected officials in Middleville act as if they don’t understand that mes­ sage and the benefits it pays even for the most local of government units. In recent months, officials from Thomapple Township and the Village of Middleville have been in talks over the benefits of combining their office space into one building as a way of reducing expenses. Under the plan, both govern­ mental bodies would remain independent; they simply would share office space and possibly a receptionist. A committee was formed to study the possibilities and developed a plan delin­ eating the amount of space that would be needed and how the expansion might be funded. Based on the committee’s esti­ mates, a 2,000-square-foot expansion would be needed to the village office at an approximate cost of $250,000. Township officials have now learned of an available community grant that requires no matching funds from the local government body and would cover 100 percent of the construction cost. All the township needs is agreement from the vil­ lage to apply for the grant. If the application is approved, it still does not obligate either the village or the township to accept the grant or be under the obligation to expand the building — it simply assures that the money will be available to cover the expansion if the vil­ lage and township proceed with the con­ solidation. “We just want to apply for the grant,” J 3 said Thomapple Tc^risWp ^peiVisor Mike Bremer, whose office is less than a football field’s length up Main Street from village offices. “It’s an opportunity for us to do something together. It would improve the downtown and make it easier for our residents.” That is exactly what the governor was hoping to achieve a few years ago when he called on local units of government to work together to better serve their con­ stituents. But, Middleville village council mem­ ber Sue Reyff said she has concerns with the grant. Reyff reminded the council that the township recently remodeled its office and probably still maintains debt on that project. She went on to cite her concerns with the number of vacant buildings in the downtown area and said combining town­ ship offices with the village’s would add another vacant building to the list. Getting elected officials to adopt new practices isn’t going to be easy if they can’t work together. “I’m not opposed to sharing a building, said council member Shannon Haigh. “I don’t want to merge together. I just know the agenda that Mr. Bremer has, and this just gets us closer to that and it scares me.” What Haigh was referring to is merging the village and the township as one gov­ ernment entity, rather than having two governments with 14 elected officials and staff between them. That idea isn’t even on the table, but, since Haigh brought it up, maybe these elected leaders should at least look at the possibility of merging their governments with a potential of sav­ ing taxpayers thousands of dollars that What do you Fred Jacobs, J-Ad Graphics vice president, think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. In most graduation classes this spring, female honors graduates outnumbered males. Studies show girls are higher aca­ demic performers and are more likely to succeed in college. One former area educa­ tor terms it “the war against boys.” Do we need affirmative action for boys in school? 32% Yes 68% No could be redirected to other services for taxpayers. Snyder told members of the legislature that he wanted to put an emphasis on changes that prompt consolidation and service sharing for local governments. The governor was promoting his ‘best prac­ tices’ program where local units of govern­ ment that are willing to share resources could be eligible for incentives. As sluggish economic conditions per­ sist, governments have been forced to adopt strategies that go beyond the business-as-usual mentality. Leaders like Snyder are reminding elected officials that, with shrinking tax bases, it’s impor­ tant that all levels of government look for new ways to collaborate. Look what happened in the late 1990s when the Barry County court system adopted an innovative consolidation pro­ gram that saved the judicial system thou­ sands in taxpayer dollars plus increased the entire department’s efficiency. The initial effort promoted by former county judges James Fisher, Richard Shaw and Gary Holman, along with court administrators and employees of circuit, district and juvenile-probate worked together to promote cooperation and effi­ ciency in court operations. The change was a result of Barry County being chosen as one of six coun­ ties in the state by the Michigan Supreme Court to be involved in this innovative, court reform demonstration project. Due to the new program, our county courts completely eliminated a backlog of cases and reduced the amount of time cases were in a pending status. Where some cases took three months or more, with the change they were completed in four to six weeks. Then-County Board Chair Jim Bailey praised the courts’ savings to the county, calling the amount tremendous and great­ ly appreciated. “We’re proud of what we’ve accom­ plished, and we hope you are also proud of your court system,” said former Circuit Court Judge Fisher at the time. “I think it’s one that is setting an example for the rest of the state in many respects.” Following this collaborative-philoso­ phy, Middleville village and township officials owe it to the taxpayers of their respective jurisdictions to at least open the discussion. Merging the two governments should be a decision that takes time, careful delib­ eration, and lots of discussion. In the meantime, however, if just combining the offices brings fundamental and, lasting change as well as a significant savings to the taxpayers of the community, then elected officials should at least have the conversation. The kind of conversations that h^ve been taking place at Middleville village council meetings make it nearly impossi­ ble to build relationships for lasting change. I hope the council members go back and read the news accounts of those meetings once again with an open mind to see just how shallow some of the members appear. The governor’s goal is to, “encourage people to work together.” In the past, it’s the close-knit communities like Middleville where people have always been able to come together to find the answers to the problems they face. With the potential of a special grant to entirely cover the cost of building additional space, the village and township will be able to reduce operational costs for years to come. It’s a great opportunity. Don’t waste it on someone’s inability to see the bigger picture. For this week: As the government of Iraq nears collapse amidst the pressure of terrorist-inspired violence, do you think the United States should return to Iraq to assist? □ Yes □ No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — Page 5 Mute-swan defenders ignore bird’s perilous side Sarver will get things done To the editor: A county commissioner serves all of Battle Creek - not just his district. The candidates we vote for in the Republican primary Aug. 5 will be setting policy for a budget in excess of $14 million, more than 250 county employees and roughly 60,000 of our fellow citizens. Selection of a commissioner is important not only for each district but the whole country. The best candidate will have the experience and know-how to get things done on what is now a dysfunctional county board. A com­ missioner should have the ability to lead, build consensus, clearly articulate goals and communicate effectively his or her con­ stituents using all of the tools available to us in the second decade of 2000. Jerry Sarver was the leader of a major department in the City of Hastings. His budg­ et was balanced, the city is well policed, and there is a constant flow of information between the department, the residents and their representatives on the city council. Sarver knows that consensus-building and the resulting accomplishments of the Joint Planning Alliance has richly rewarded District 1 and Barry County. Middle and Leach Lake have public sewer and in the West M-37/M-43 corridor, planning for orderly development is complete. This alliance between the city and three townships is a win-win for everyone and the envy of sur­ rounding counties. Sarver has spent a lifetime communicating with everyone from elementary school kids to the elders in our community. Their safety as well as that of our entire community will con­ tinue to be the primary focus of his service to our county. He will continue to use the Internet, as well as the social media to articu­ late his goals when we elect him to the coun­ ty board. Barry County needs Jerry Sarver on the county board. Vote for Jerry in the Republican primary Aug. 5. Jack Miner, Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs * ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT * President 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Frederic Jacobs Vice President ' Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, Scott Ommen Jennie Yonker Chris Silverman Bonnie Rapp • NEWSROOM• Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) $40 per year in adjoining counties Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 To the editor: In the June 12 Banner, Mary Fisher once again presented her well-known and wellarticulated position regarding the protection of non-native mute swans. It was my pleasure to speak directly to her a few months ago and be made aware of her experiences regarding this issue. My experience with mute swans is much different. Early in March, an open patch of water appeared on the east side of Upper Crooked Lake. I was stunned and delighted to discover two trumpeter swans swimming and feeding in the open water. The following day, I was able to photograph these beautiful black-beaked birds at close range. One of these photos was submitted to the Banner and was subsequently published. When I returned several days later, the swans were nowhere in sight. However, another lake resident reported that they had moved into more secluded wetlands and appeared to be building a nest. The following week, I returned to the area where I had orig­ inally spotted the swans. As I approached, it was obvious that some type of conflict was in progress. To my great dismay, I watched helplessly as a mute swan relentlessly pummeled an already very-bloodied trumpeter swan. In pure desperation, the native bird repeatedly attempted to escape, but to no avail. As I stood there, I wondered again why our county and township governments (by doing nothing) found it acceptable to protect an aggressive, non-native bird, but did nothing to protect the native trumpeter swans that should be populating Mary Fisher’s lake and Middle Lake and my lake. John Hoek, Delton Oil and gas development needs citizen monitoring To the editor: Outdated information and misconceptions fostered by public relations firms hired by the gas and oil industry who work hand-in-hand with Michigan regulators are allowing some people to believe that there is little or no risk involved in extracting hydrocarbons using new technologies. But the fact is that there are — and always have been — releases and sig­ nificant risks associated with oil and gas oper­ ations and fracking. There are substantial and important differ­ ences in hydraulic fracturing operations used in the past in Michigan and the present uncon­ ventional high-volume fracturing operations. The technology currently being used is not a 60-year-old proven technology. In Michigan, the claim that there has never been ground­ water contamination from fracking is made on the basis of a very narrow definition that includes only the actual act of fracturing the rock — not the drilling, construction of the casing, completion of the well, transportation Vote for leadership To the editor: Area residents will have the opportunity to vote in the Aug. 5 primary election for com­ missioner of District 1, which includes the city of Hastings and a portion of Hastings Charter Township. I urge eligible voters to cast their ballots for Jerry Sarver. We need a commissioner who has a proven record as a leader to serve the people of this district. Sarver served the people of the city of Hastings and the surrounding area for 25 years as the chief of police and has proven himself as an outstanding, leader. Sarver is a well-educated individual, trustworthy and loyal to the people of Barry County. As head of the Hastings Police Department, Sarver had a great knowledge of budgets and how to manage the budget of a department. He has served on numerous com­ mittees, and that experience would be very beneficial as a commissioner. I have known Jerry Sarver for many years and know that he has been a long-time devot­ ed resident of Barry County. With his back­ ground, understanding of county government and devotion to the citizens of the county and city, Jerry Sarver is the leader needed for commissioner. I recommend that District 1 voters cast their votes for Jerry Sarver for commissioner. Ken Langford, Hastings or storage of the product and disposal of the many waste products. In fact, there are signif­ icant human health risks and impacts from air pollution and effects on the groundwater at and near HV fracking locations. Just last month, a Texas family sickened by nearby oil and gas production activities was awarded $3 million in damages. The air pollution, hydro­ logic impacts, spill, waste and leak risks from HV fracking are real and should be a focus for citizen vigilance. Citizen vigilance has always been a corner­ stone of environmental regulatory structure. We hear a lot of things from the public rela­ tions firms hired by the oil and gas industry and oUr state regulators. The rosy outlook put forward does not reflect full disclosure of the risks of oil and gas extraction operations. Rather, they are industry talking points. Along with our Barry County neighbors, we should all educate ourselves and pay attention to activities in our communities. We should not look the other way and tell ourselves the government will take care of it. We might expect to see more exploratory oil and gas activity in our rural neighborhoods in the near future. If you see an oil or gas company truck on the side of the road, you might want to stop and respectfully have a conversation with the workers and find out what they are doing. A company doing seis­ mic testing might soon apply for a permit to drill. Ask yourself if a well on this location makes sense from a human health or environ­ mental standpoint (you don’t have to be an expert — just have plain old common sense to figure this out). At least some release of methane gas is a given with a well. Control of hydrocarbon extraction operations is not as tight as the industry would like us all to think. If they put a well in your township, what or who would be affected downwind, down­ stream or down the hill? Cindy Vigneron, Delton Old photo stirs memories To the editor: ' The “Do You Remember” item in the June 12 Banner about a Cortez motor home pro­ motional tour prompted me to write this brief remembrance of the late Kathleen Mudge Johnson, who appears in the photo. She was the Delton correspondent for the Battle Creek Enquirer beginning back in (I believe) the 1950s, and probably would have been known to Buzz Youngs and other Barry County newspaper people of that time. However, my wife and I only knew her much more recent­ ly as a neighbor in Orangeville Township who told interesting stories. She was hired by Clark Equipment to doc­ ument and promote the publicity caravans of the Battle Creek-built Cortez motor homes, and she’s still known as “Lady Cortez” to afi­ cionados of those smooth-riding vehicles. The Cortez may seem familiar because of the one that carried astronauts to their launch pad, and is now part of the historical display at Cape Canaveral. A Cortez could also be seen in some of Charles Kuralt’s “On the Road” segments on CBS television. John Hayes, Grand Rapids Time to stop ignoring; climate change is here To the editor: When I look at the letters people in com­ munities across America are writing to their newspapers clamoring for an appropriate level of concern and action regarding humancaused climate change, my attention is always drawn to finding if any of this concern is reflected in West Michigan. I am appalled at the lack of coverage local media gives this very important issue. In fact, my dismay doesn’t stop there. Grand Rapids and its surrounding areas are easily a decade behind the rest of civilized America on this issue. To date, not one meteorologist has over- come his or her skepticism to stand separate from the larger community of people with similar backgrounds. It is time for this to change. It is time for Grand Rapids and for the larger West Michigan community to lead, follow or get out of the way. The next generation can’t be left holding the bag for the continued distortions this com­ munity continues to message to the rest of the world. West Michigan needs to wake up. Climate change is here, it is real, and it is now time for people here to act like they care. Peter Dimitriou, Grand Rapids Charlton Park hosting CK&S Rail Fan Festival Saturday Historic Charlton Park will partner with the Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical Society to host the sixth annual CK&S Rail Fan Festival Saturday, June 21. Activities for train enthusiasts of all ages are planned. Visitors may peruse displays of model trains and listen to live train music. Guest speakers will be sharing stories and lore about local railroad history, and visitors also will have a chance to share their rail­ road stories. The Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw story boards will be displayed with hundreds of photographs and information on CK&S history. There will be plenty of activ­ ities for children, said Stacey Graham, the park’s office manager, including the oppor­ tunity for them to operate trains on a model railroad. Representatives from Operation Lifesaver will be at the park to promote railroad safe­ ty. The organization’s mission is to end col­ lisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on rail property through a nationwide network of volunteers who work to educate people about rail safety. Railroad vendors and crafters will be on site with train souvenirs, jewelry and more. Vendor spaces are still available for $10 to $20, with proceeds benefiting the special event fund at Charlton Park. The show is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spectator Admission is $1 per The depot in Hastings was a busy site for many decades as trains arrived and departed daily. Both the Michigan Central Railroad and the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw rolled along the track that is now Apple Street in Hastings. (Photo provided by Charlton Park) vehicle. “Join us this summer for plenty of free family fun at Historic Charlton Park,” said Graham. “Visit the tum-of-the century his­ toric village and the beach, boat launch, pic­ nic areas and hiking trails today.” Charlton Park is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Labor Day. The historic village is open for self-guided tours between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The park is southeast of Hastings, at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. For more informa­ tion about the event, visit www.cksrailfans.com or www.charltonpark.org. �Page 6 — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77587573 Worship Together James A. Lewis Pamela Jean Wilson Joan Loretta Elliott HASTINGS, MI - James A. Lewis, age 90, of Hastings, passed away June 11, 2014 at home. James was born October 14, 1923 in Bellevue, to Omo and Marion Lewis. He had three sisters, Alice, Marge and Dorothy. He served in the military during WWII as a Trans-Continental Radio Operator. After leaving the military he attended MSU, gradu­ ating in 1949 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He married Eloise Olive Cousins on June 20, 1948 at the Osseo Methodist Church. He was employed at E.W. Bliss as the group leader for high production presses and then in product liability. During his years at Bliss, he earned two patents for presses and retired in 1989. James traveled extensively while employed at Bliss and continued traveling with Eloise during his retirement. They vis­ ited many places in the U.S. including Hawaii, Florida, Idaho, Alaska and Canada on a rafting trip with Don and his wife Paula. James was a member of the local Lions Club, helping with the popcorn wagon and was always a fixture helping to set up parades. He earned the Melvin Jones Fellow Award from the Lions Club International Foundation. He was actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America earning many awards, most notably the Silver Beaver Award by the West Michigan Shores Council. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Hastings J.Ci’s. James, was preceded in death by his wife, < Eloise in April of this year; sisters, Alice, Marge. James is survived by his, sons, Harold Lewis of Hastings, Donald (Patila) Lewis of Pocatello, ID, Thomas (Shirley) Lewis of Hastings, Robert (Julie) Lewis of Hastings, Mark (Marcie) Lewis of East Grand Rapids; sister, Dorothy Poyer from Bellevue; grand­ children, great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church located at 405 North M­ 37 Hwy. in Hastings on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 3 p.m. with a visitation with friends and family one hour prior. A private inter­ ment of ashes will take place at Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Lauer Family Funeral Homes- Wren Chapel located at 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory with James’s family at www.lauerfh.com. CANTON, MI - Pamela Jean Wilson, age 58, of Hastings, passed away June 15, 2014, at her daughter’s home in Canton. Pam was bom in Hastings on August 1, 1955, the daughter of William T. and Jean (Brasher) Dooley. She attended and graduat­ ed from Lakewood High School in 1973. Pam was currently employed at the Barry County Friend of the Court. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Jean Dooley in 1967. Pam is survived by her daughter, Crystal (Mathew) Tuffy of Canton; son, Timothy Wilson of Hastings; brother, William (Mary Ellen) Dooley; sister, Mary (David) Gerlinger; grandchildren, Grace, Isobel and Elijah Tuffy; dog, Sava and many family and friends. Pam had an infectious personality and was loved by everyone. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be sadly missed by all that knew her. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Barry County Humane Society. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church. Celebrants for the Mass, Fr. Stephan . Philip and Deacon James Mellon. Burial will take place at Woodland Memorial Cemetery in Woodland. A luncheon will follow the bur­ ial at St. Rose Church. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfu- HASTINGS, MI - Joan Loretta Elliott of Hastings passed away at the age of 83, June 14, 2014, at her summer home with her fam­ ily at her bedside. Joan was born December 27, 1930 in Hastings, the daughter of Victor and Ruby Henney of Hastings and stepdaughter of Lynn Francisco. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1949 and retired from Hastings Piston Ring in 1985. As a young lady, Joan worked at Ben Franklin and the family owned restaurant. Joan married George Elliott November 7, 1970. They enjoyed many years together traveling, camping, fishing, hunting, mush­ rooming, trail riding, snowmobiling and playing cards. Joan enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. After Joan retired she spent 20 winters in Florida, two months a year camping in Mesick and summers camp­ ing at their lake property with family and friends. Joan enjoyed crocheting blankets for her grandchildren and some quilting. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed having fish fries for the family. Joan was on a bowling league and enjoyed watching friends and family play sports. She is survived by her husband, George Elliott; daughter, Julie Elliott; stepdaughter, Vai (Sonny) Wells; stepsons, Quinton (Nicole) Elliott and George (Deb) Elliott; brother, Richard Henney; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. , . , , t . Joanwas preceded? in deathly-son^ Phil Springer; daughter, Vickie (Elliott) Goodenough; parents, Victor and Ruby Henney and Lynn Francisco and sister-in­ law, Ella Henney. There will be a private viewing for children and grandchildren. A memorial service cele­ bration of life will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Research or Pennock Hospice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (comer of Mi-lo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pastor Roger Claypool, (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE • 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer, Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10: 45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapelumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH HOPE united METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax, No.: 269-818­ 0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer. Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strengthening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Associate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. Sunday School 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4­ 4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, will return Sept. 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will continue throughout the sum­ mer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR,” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wed./Thurs. 9 am-2:3O p.m., Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, June 22, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00. June 22 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. June 23 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUM­ MER SCHEDULE - Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship avail­ able during service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogspot.com. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Hums p'rodu«sS JWHKMM 3!aw fJwufy JumhI’Xwm 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 D>phaiimacy< 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, June 19 — Movie Memories remembers Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in “Babes on Broadway,” 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 20 — preschool story time moves with “music all around,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24 — toddler story time moves has fun with colors, 10:30 a.m.; Fab Lab (make it, take it) builds marble mazes, 2 to 3; youth chess, 4 to 5; chess club, 6 to 8; genealogy club, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 — summer reading welcomes animals from John Ball Park Zoo, 2 to 3 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. neralhqme.n^t to sign, the onlind gue^t book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Dale W. Nichols Ronald Lewis Murray MIDDLEVILLE, MI - , Dale W. Nichols, of Middleville, passed away June 13, 2014, in Hastings. Dale was bom March 1, 1949 in Hastings, the son of Philip and Eltha (Williams) Nichols. Dale was a loyal employee of Bradford White in Middleville for over 45 years. A veteran of the Vietnam era, Dale served as an Army MP for two years. Dale loved working, spending time with his fami­ ly, especially his grandchildren, hunting and fishing. Dale is survived by his daughter, Alesse (Kenn) Cross; stepchildren, Jason (Ann) Sutherland and Stacey Karp; brothers, Larry (Brigette) Nichols, Harold (Sarah) Nichols; sisters, Mary (Ralph) De Wald, Frances Bouchard; grandchildren, Lane and Kaylie Cross; step grandchildren, Gabe and Brittney Sutherland, Sebastian Karp; step great grand­ son, Gavin Silsbee; several nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ruth Beard; brothers, William and Jack Nichols, and a niece, Mary Nichols. Dale's family received friends, Monday, June 16, 2014, at the Beeler-Gores Funeral Home in Middleville. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions to the UAW 1002 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 399, Middleville, MI 49333, will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Dale's family. FREEPORT, MI - Ronald Lewis Murray of Freeport, formerly of Lake Odessa and Battle Creek. Ron’s heart grew tired, so he went home to be with Jesus on June 13,2014, at the age of 75. Ron was bom at home on December 16, 1938 to Mary Jane Day Murray and Willis “Mike” E. Murray. Ron was married to Denise for 25 years. A memorial, service and luncheon will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Thomapple Valley Church, at 2750 S. M-43, Hastings, with Pastor Andrew Courtright officiating, along with Ron’s son, Richard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Michigan, 989 Spaulding SE, Ada, MI 49301, Samaritan’s Purse Organization, P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607, or to the family. The family has been served by Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy. (M-53), Adrian, MI 49221. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — Page 7 Ronald V. Benner HASTINGS, MI - Ronald V. Benner, age 77, of Hastings, died on June 14, 2014. He was born in Hastings, February 6, 1937, the son of Voyle and Mildred Benner. Ron graduated from Hastings High School in 1955 and had resided in the Hastings area his whole life. Ron married Carol F. Karcher Benner August 18, 1957. Ron was employed at A&P through the 1960s, worked at Viatec for over 30 years, and drove local pickup and delivery trucks for Flexfab for nine years, retiring in 2013. Ron was a member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed assisting in various capacities. He had a love of being outdoors, cherished his family, camping, woodworking and his dogs. Ron was also an avid reader of westerns and mysteries. Ron is survived by his wife, Carol of 57 years; daughter, Laural (Michael) McPhillips of Hastings and son, David (Julie) Benner of Clermont, GA; his brother, Doug (Barb) Benner of Hastings; grandchildren, Nicholas Remley of Naperville, IL, Christopher (Lindsey) Remley of Grand Rapids, Michael McPhillips, Jr., of Bowling Green, OH, Justin (Crystal) Benner of Clarkston, MI and Tyler Benner of Clermont, GA and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Voyle and Mildred Benner; son, Rick Benner and his special friend sheltie, Callie. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the First I Jnited Methodist Church. A one hour visitatic >n will be held from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Pastor Don Spachman will officiate the service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Raymond Eugene Fitch HASTINGS, MI - Raymond Eugene Fitch of Hastings, passed away on June 11, 2014. He grew up in Ovid and graduated from high school there in 1943. Ray then spent 30 months in the Navy during World War II. Upon returning in 1946 he married his high school sweetheart, Kathryn (Kate) Higgins and started a family. Ray worked for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for 36 years, 25 years at the Fisheries Research Station in Hastings and then nine years at the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, before retiring. Ray and Kate moved to RoscommonHiggins Lake area where they spent another 20 years together, enjoying fishing and canoeing. In 2009 they returned to Hastings and have resided in Pennock Village since then. Ray is survived by his wife of 67 years, Kate; three children, Harold of Williamston, Bruce of Hastings and Linda of Springville, Utah; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grand­ children. He had many friends and associates and will be missed greatly by us all. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions to the First Methodist Church of Hastings Building Restoration Fund in Ray’s name would be greatly appreciated. Lauer Family Funeral Home-Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings has been entrusted to care for the family. Please visit www.lauerfh.com and share condolences or memories for Ray’s family. TK BUDGET, continued from page 1 ——— j/ewborn babies classes at the high school. “They [elective classes] allow our students to think outside the box, to apply creativity and tackle problems in new ways,” Dole told the board. “They are what truly advocate the words of Albert Einstein — ‘The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagina­ tion.’ “We ask that your decisions be made based on the 3,000 voices behind you; those voices of the youth that belong to the district where ‘students come first,”’ said Dole. Board president Dave Smith, thanked the students for their courage to go to the board and share their concerns. “None of us want to cut anything we don’t have to,” said Smith, and he assured the stu­ dents everything possible will be done to be certain elective and other classes at the high school are protected. Board member Don Haney asked the stu­ dents to take their message to legislators. “Share with them your concern about school funding,” Haney urged, “Get people in the district calling about it. That’s the only way they’re going to listen.” Board member Anne Hamming encour­ aged the students to put their message on YouTube and reach out to others. “It’s not just us here at TK. It’s not just 3,000 kids — it’s kids all across the state being affected,” she said. Mike Hagerty from the Kent Intermediate School District who is acting financial direc­ tor for the district, said the budget is based on several assumptions — any of which may change the outlook depending on how deci­ sions are made by the state. He said he has looked at best-case scenarios for the district, worst-case scenarios and most-likely sce­ nario. He said he based budget figures on the latter, but cautioned that any of those assump­ tions being wrong can positively or negative­ ly impact the budget. Hagerty credited the district and the board for their ability to keep budget cuts away from students and classrooms as much as possible. He noted of 813 districts in the state, Thomapple Kellogg ranks 216th for percentage of funds spent per pupil in class­ rooms. “You have a really solid administrative team here. They get along well, process infor­ mation well, and communicate with each other in making a lot of tough decisions,” said Hagerty. The district is not alone in financial con­ cerns, he said; schools all across the country are being impacted by continued decreasing funds for public education. Raelynn Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 29, 2014 at 6:15 p.m. to Kristee Johnson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. Sebastian Alexander, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 29,2014 at 9:47 to Courtney Pfeifer and Tyler Turner of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. inches long. Jase James, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 30,2014 at 7:57 a.m. to Lindsey and Jeff Vadeboncoeur of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. TO ozs. and 21 inches long. Henry O’Neal, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 31, 2014 at 1:09 p.m. to Loralee and Jeff Bourgeois of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. Nora LeaAnn, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 1, 2014 at 7:05 a.m. to Nathan and Jessica Selby of Hastings. Weighing 10 lbs. 1 oz. and 20 inches long. Mason Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on HASTINGS, MI - Kathleen Annette Noel, age 73, of Hastings, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at her residence. Kathy was born on August 11, 1940 in Detroit, the daughter of Stanley and Catherine Donaldson. She attended and grad­ uated from Taylor Center High School. Kathy married Jack Noel on December 27, 1958 in Taylor. Kathy was engaged in full-time ministry at the Hastings Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witnesses West. She enjoyed crafts, country painting, and gardening. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Stanley (Stosh) Donaldson. She is survived by her husband, Jack Noel of Hastings; daughter, Annette Noel of Battle Creek; four grandchildren, Angie Fulford of Nashville, Joshua Mead of Baldwin, Jack Webb of Battle Creek, Kimberlynn Webb of Hastings; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 3 p.m. at the Hastings Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witnesses West. Flowers may be sent to the Commission on Aging, 320 Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, where a luncheon will be held immediately follow­ ing the service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. LAUER Jacob Daniel, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 3, 2014 at 8:02 a.m. to Jacob and Melissa Nesbitt of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Kenzie Kaite, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6, 2014 at 10:38 a.m. to Jason and Katrina Joppie of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Carson Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6, 2014 at 7:54 a.m. to Kendra and Chad Comps of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Kalinda Jane, born at Pennock Hospital on June 8, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. to Jennifer and Marvin Mingerink of Saranac. Weighing 5 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18 inches long. Landyn Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6, 2014 at 6:06 a.m. to Kenneth and Anna Tobias of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Marriage licenses Baron-Walsh Mr and Mrs. Frank Baron of Caledonia together with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Walsh of Middleville, and Mrs. Lois Benedict of Clarksville are honored to announce the engagement of their children Michael Owen Baron and Jennifer Lynn Walsh. Mike and Jennifer first met while students at Caledonia High School. Jennifer is an RN/Case Manager for the Parchment Family Practice in Parchment. Michael is an A&P mechanic for Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek. An August 16, 2014 wedding will be cele­ brated. Virginia C. (Benham) Snyder HASTINGS, MI - Virginia C. (Benham) Snyder, of Hastings, age 92, passed away on Juhe 14, 2014 at Thornapple Manor. Virginia, “Jinnie,” was bom October 13, 1921 at the home of her parents, Frederick K. and Isabell M. (Traver) Benham, in Hastings Township, Barry County. She attended high school at Battle Creek Central and Hastings High School. She married Ivan J. Snyder (former mayor of Hastings) on September 3, 1939 and they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary just prior to Ivan’s death in 1995. Surviving her death are son, Ivan (Janet) Snyder Jr.; granddaughters, Jill (Robert) Bussard and Lisa (Corey) Medders; and five great grandchildren, Hollie,, Kara, Lara, Drew, and Adam all residents of the state of Virginia; sister-in-law, Margaret (Linden) Snyder of Hastings and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Virginia in death were her par­ ents; brother, James Benham (1974); and daughter, Janna Lee (James) Taylor (2004). Virginia was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, where she was active with the United Methodist Women and several circles. She also served as a Sunday school teacher and as chairwoman of evan­ gelism. She was a member of the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club for over 25 years and was instrumental in estab­ lishing the NIKI Club at Hastings High School for girls interested in a business career. She was the recipient of the BPW Club’s Barry County Woman of Achievement Award in 1987. Virginia worked at the Hastings Coffee Shop in the 1940s and was head bookkeeper at Hastings National Bank for 12 years dur­ ing the 1950s and 60s. Besides her church activities, Virginia enjoyed cooking, sewing, and traveling. Funeral services will take place at Lauer Funeral Home, located at 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings, at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2014 with a visitation one hour prion Please share a memory with Virginia’s family at www.lauerfh.com. June 1, 2014 at 11:24 p.m. to Kelsey Smith of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. more information. James Allen Nelson, Muskegon and Brandy Lee Weiser, Hastings. Bryant Michael Lamphier, Delton and Natalie Sue Laskowski, Normal, IL. Lyndon Frederick Denney, Freeport and Annette Louise Mendez, Freeport. Jeremiah Wade Johnson, Middleville and Angela Kay Johnson, Middleville. Paul Jeffrey Barquist, Middleville and Lisa Marie DiPiazza, Middleville. Hubert Leon Woodworth, Bellevue and Debbie Sue Aiderman, Battle Creek. 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Apple St., Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-9969 www.discoveryfinancialllc.co �Page 8 — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — The Hastings Banner What can vacations teach you about investing? by Elaine Garlock Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m., the annual Lake Odessa Fair parade steps off from the village park on Fourth Avenue to make its route north through the business district to the fairgrounds opposite the historic JohnsonAnderson farm. There will be the usual flags, veterans group, Scouts, floats, the grand mar­ shall, probably a few politicians, fire engines, farm machinery with maybe a queen or two added to the mix. Immediately following the parade, the reception for the grand marshal, Bill Bulling and his wife, will take place at the museum on Emerson Street, hosted by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society, which made this year’s choice of the marshal on a rotating basis with other service groups. The public is invited to the reception. Starting Wednesday evening, the Lake Odessa Fair will be in full swing with live­ stock exhibits, horse shows, races in front of the grandstand and rides. Saturday, June 28, Sunday, June 29, the Lake Odessa Museum will host alumni of Lake Odessa High School and any other interested parties. There will be all manner of graduation composite photos on display, along with other school memorabilia. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. An ice cream social is planned Sunday afternoon. The ladies of First Congregational Church served a father-son breakfast at 8 a.m. for the men and sons of the church Sunday, June 15. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church had a noon potluck meal June 11 for their final meeting of the 2013-14 year. During the election of officers for the coming year, those elected were pres­ ident Roxie Hazel; vice-president Lola Haller; secretary Nancy Mattson and treasur­ er Marcia Raffler. Their next meeting will be in September. They also made plans for the lunch to be served during the Art in the Park. The Tri-River Museum group met Tuesday at the Alton church on Lincoln Lake Road north of Lowell. Plans are in place for the annual July luncheon at Belding’s Belrockton Museum with a catered lunch. Tickets are available for museum members. The speaker will be David McCord of Ionia who has many interests, including medieval life, local histo­ ry and myriad of other topics. Orange barrels are in heavy use on Jordan Lake Road north of the village. The road is to be resurfaced from Bonanza Road north to Henderson Road. Also the first quarter mile from Bonanza north is being widened to accommodate the many tank trucks that arrive daily at Cargill, in addition to all of the other trucks necessary to bring in cargo to service the factory that produces egg products for the fast-food market. Girls Night Out was observed Thursday with two blocks of Fourth Avenue closed to traffic. The street was used for display tables and booths for the many vendors who came to peddle their wares and also others who brought services. Some of the booths had freebies to distribute. A few stores had wares on tables out front. There were drawings at some tables. The speaker’s platform had four speakers on health topics. Summer is almost here — which means it’s officially vacation season. You may be look­ ing forward to “getting away from it all,” but, as you know, vacations actually require a fair amount of planning. And it might surprise you to learn that some of the efforts required for successful vacations can impart some valuable lessons in other areas of your life — such as investing. Here are some vacation-related moves that you may want to transfer to the investment and financial arenas: • Secure your home. If you’re going on vacation for a week or so, you may need to take some steps to safeguard your home: stop­ ping your mail and newspaper, putting on a timer to turn on lights, alerting your neigh­ bors that you’ll be out of town, and so on. But while it’s important to secure your home today, you will also want to help ensure it will be there for your family in the future* should anything happen to you. That’s why you’ll want to maintain adequate life and disability insurance. • Know your route. If you are driving to your vacation destination, you will want to plan your route beforehand, so that you can avoid time-consuming delays and detours. And to reach your financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you will also want to chart your course — by creating an invest­ ment strategy that is designed to help you work towards those goals based on your spe­ cific risk tolerance, investment preferences and time horizon. • Keep enough gas in the tank. As you set out on a road trip, you need a full tank of gas RED ROSE, continued from page 1 the lives of the Red Rose recipients Witker and Walton, consecutively, giving back­ ground on their early years and community influence. Witker, unaware of his being honored, was surprised by the arrival of his family, attend­ ing in support of his extensive and long reach­ ing devotion to the community. Witker knew early he wanted to be involved in retail. Starting his long career with J.C. Penney, Witker worked as a stock­ room clerk during high, gchodj, After serving two years in the Army as a’company clerks Witker met and married his wife. Norma, beginning their family in Royal Oak, Michigan. Witker had arrived in Hastings, furthering his career managing the J.C. Penney stores, accepting the helm of the Hastings store in 1980, managing the until 1998, when Witker and his wife, Norma, decided Hastings was a great place to retire after 42 years with the company. Witker served on several committees throughout his life including the Chamber of Commerce, The Downtown Development, Employment and Training Consortium, and the Algonquin Lake Boani of Directors. He was recognized with the DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2014-2015 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 30,2014, at 6:45 o’clock p.m., In Room 32 in the Upper Elementary School at 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2014-2015 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2014-2015 budget until after a pub­ lic hearing. A copy of the proposed 2014-2015 budget, including the pro­ posed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Superintendent’s office', 327 N. Grove Street, Delton, Michigan. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. 7587177 Kelli Martin, Secretary RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that proposed Ordinance #2014-148 was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its June 11, 2014 meeting. This proposed ordinance amends Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code as follows, in summary: § 220-108 (Signs) is proposed to be amended to revise various parts with respect to the regulations applicable to electronic message boards, and also sign illumination, and requiring signs to be stationary. This proposed ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.rutlandtownship.org). This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next regular meeting on July 9, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of print­ ed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Robin a. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 77537613 Paul Harris Fellowship award, the Chairman’s Award of Excellence, and has served on multiple Rotary Club committees. Witker is revered for his biggest accomplish­ ments as a wonderful son, husband, father and role model to his family and friends. Honored next, Walton, who was unable to attend the ceremony due to fragile health, was represented by his family. A retired optometrist, Walton moved to Hastings from Chicago with his parents in 1929 when his father started his optometry business. Walton graduat^a form Hastings High School in 1944, and*joined the Navy at age 17, serving diiring World War II. After the war, Walton attended Northern Illinois College of Optometry, receiving his degree in 1949 and joining his father’s practice in Hastings. At that time, the practice was locat­ ed on the second floor of the National Bank Building. After his father’s retirement in 1965, Walton took on partner Bernard Bloom and moved the practice to where it resides today on North Broadway. In 1958, Jack married Esther Summerlott Sugden and they had five children. Both Jack and Esther participated in many civic activi­ ties during their lifetime. Walton joined the Rotary in 1950 and served as board member and the club’s 51st president in 1971. Walton was inducted into the Paul Harris Fellowship and served on the Hastings School board for 20 years, from 1968-82, occupying a seat as vice president and then president in 1974. Walton was passionate about education in the community. “Jack worked well behind the scenes,” said Jacobs. “He served with distinction in this community and, during his tenure with the school board, advocated good education for the kids, citing that we only get one chance to do it right” * Walton was one of the stockholders of the Barry Broadcasting company, now WBCH, and was named its secretary in 1974. Walton enjoyed photography and scuba diving, having the honor of exploring many sunken ships in the Great Lakes. With his skills in diving, Walton served on the Barry County Underwater Recovery Team. Walton was also a talented musician, enjoying play­ ing the dulcimer. Family and friends attest to his great sense of humor and considered him quite the jokester. Walton was well known for walking to and home from his office each day. His wife, Esther, was also a strong community volun­ teer, instrumental in the re-organization of the Barry County Historical Society, becoming its first president in 1964. Esther also served on the Hastings City Council in 1983 and wrote a weekly column, ‘From Time to Time’ for the Hastings Banner. Both Waltons spent countless hours poring over historical facts, avidly furthering the preservation of local history for generations to come. Jacobs offered a summary of the achieve­ ments of the two gentlemen honored with the Red Rose Award. “We honor these two gentlemen, as they have been an intricate part of this community and its history,” concluded Jacobs. “They remind us of the great people that live here, positively impacting our town. We are very fortunate to have these fine families here in Hastings.” in your car, and you’ll have to keep refueling along the way. And to “go the distance” in pursuing your financial goals, you will need to have sufficient “fuel” in the form of invest­ ments with reasonable growth potential. Without a reasonable amount of growth-ori­ ented vehicles in your portfolio, you could lose ground to inflation and potentially fall short of your objectives — so, over time, you may need to “refuel” by reviewing your port­ folio and rebalancing if necessary. •Protect yourselffrom getting burned. If your vacation plans include a stay at the beach, you’ll need to protect yourself and your family from the hot sun — so make sure you’re all using sunscreen. When you invest, you can also get “burned” if you are not care­ ful — especially if you are inclined to chase after “hot” investments. By the time you hear about these so-called sizzlers, they may already be cooling off, and, even more impor­ tantly, they just might not be appropriate for your goals and risk tolerance. Instead of becoming a “heat-seeking” investor, focus your efforts on building a diversified array of quality investments appropriate for your needs. If you only own one type of financial asset, and a downturn hits that asset class, your portfolio could take a big hit. But by diversifying your holdings, you can help reduce the effects of volatility. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss. As we’ve seen, some of the same principles that apply to creating a vacation may also be applicable to your investing habits. So, put these principles to work to enjoy a pleasant vacation — and a potentially rewarding investment experience. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ----- STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 41.68 ■ -.67 AT&T 35.03 +.08 BP PLC 51.64 +.68 CMS Energy Corp 29.70 +.05 Coca-Cola Co 40.92 •14 Conagra 32.84 +.37 Eaton 76.16 +1.01 Family Dollar Stores 67.82 -.23 Fifth Third Bancorp 21.48 -.06 Flowserve CP 77.60 +.13 Ford Motor Co. 16.80 -.20 General Mills 54.30 -.85 General Motors 36.36 -.05 Intel Corp. 29.95 +1.71 Kellogg Co. 66.71 -1.34 McDonald’s Corp 101.28 +.41 Perrigo Co. 141.48 +1.98 Pfizer Inc. 29.49 -.01 Sears Holding 39.57 -.45 Spartan Motors +.07 5.38 Spartan Stores 22.03 -.26 Stryker 83.80 -1.32 TCF Financial 16.33 -.22 Walmart Stores 75.00 -1.63 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,270.48 $19.73 16,808 555M +9.71 +.50 -137 +48M Behind the hum of electric power by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Think about the most complicated machine you’ve dealt with in the past year. Was it a beeping monitor tethered to a hightech device in an emergency room? Was it a superfast computer you used at work? Actually, the most complicated machine you’ve interacted with was the one you used this morning when you switched on a light or plugged in your coffee machine. The entire power grid has to balance supply (generation) and demand (load) on a second-by-second basis. We take it for granted most of the time, but it’s a marvel when you stop to think about it. “The U.S. grid is the most complicated machine on the planet,” Bob Morris recent­ ly told me. Morris is an engineer who works at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. SEL sells electronic relays and other devices that help the grid function more safely and reliably. Morris showed me a map of the back­ bone of the grid in the U.S. It looks a bit like a national highway map with oodles of lines running across states. Those big power lines feed into smaller and smaller ones, all the way down to your house. You can see some of the grid’s complex­ ity right in your neighborhood. Transformers at your local substation or hanging from power poles speak to some of what’s going on in the grid. And relays like the kind SEL manufactures control circuit breakers in the power lines. There’s a lot of redundancy in the grid. That means there are back-up routes through which power can flow if part of the grid is lost. Even if a power plant suddenly goes off-line, the grid is designed to com­ pensate for that and get power from other sources to wherever it’s needed. “Our grid is amazingly robust,” Morris told me. “We have the most reliable power in the world.” Parts of the grid crackle with energy. When I walk my dog near a hydroelectric dam on the Snake River, we pass under gigantic power lines headed from the dam to where the power will be used many miles away. Those 500-kilovolt lines hum and snap with energy. The reason the voltage is so high near power plants and dams is that voltage and current are both related to how much power can be shipped through the wires. With high voltage, power can be moved at low current values. Low current means the lines lose less power as the electricity travels, a real issue for shipping electricity over signifi­ cant distances. So out in the middle of nowhere, the grid favors low-current but high-voltage lines. Near yotir home, the situation is reversed, and higher-current but lower-volt­ age lines are used. That change requires devices known as transformers. They step down or transform the voltage to lower and lower values. Ultimately, a transformer near your house lowers the voltage of the grid to what goes through your electric meter and is used by your household appli­ ances. Just like cell phones, the grid has been getting “smarter” in recent years. Companies sell relays and other electronic devices that have added new capabilities to the grid. In the old days, when a line went down or shorted out, workers had to go out in trucks or helicopters to look for where the problem was. Sometimes they had to cover a lot of territory just searching for where the problem lay. But increasingly, because of new devices, relays connected to the wires tell the utility company how far from a substation the fault is. This means that responses and repairs can be made much more quickly. When there is a problem in the grid, it’s the job of protective relays to isolate the faulted area. The instant there’s a fault or short-circuit, the current in the line jumps way up. “The relays are programmed to look for that and open a circuit breaker,” Morris told me. “It all happens in less than a tenth of a second.” As the grid gets smarter, it’s getting more reliable, even as it continues to grow. That’s the good news — a fact I hope you’ll remember the next time you tum on a light. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — Page 9 was published by Grafton Publishing Company, West Coast Magazine, Los Angeles. This version was made available by Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org) and was brought to the Banner staff’s attention by Hickory Corners genealogist Gordon Mitchell. fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES Prison Life in Andersonville, part "More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of ” —Tennyson. Chapter V A CRY TO HEAVEN V The stockade bursts under the force of a flood flood, opening what prisoners called the wonderful “Providence Spring.” (Prison Life in Andersonville by John L. Made) Following is the fifth part ofPrison Life in Andersonville, a 1912 book written by John L. Maile, a Barry County soldier who served in the Civil War and spent 10 months as a Confederate prisoner. Much later in life, he wrote about the imprisonment he endured 150 years ago this month. Maile was bom April 1, 1844, in St. Ives, Huntingdonshire, England, the son of John F. and Sarah Maile. The family arrived in the U.S. May 18, 1850. They were living in Johnstown Township, Barry County, when John enlisted in the Michigan Infantry in 1861. At 17, he enlisted in Company F of the 8th Michigan Infantry in September 1861. He re-enlisted Dec. 29, 1863. Maile was taken prisoner May 6, 1864, and served 10 months m Confederate prisons. He was dis­ charged to accept appointment in the U.S. Colored Troops Aug. 11, 1864, and then dis­ charged from the U.S. Army at camp chase, Ohio, June 13, 1865. By 1880, Maile was a minister, married to Angeline “Angie” Godsmark (a Michigan native), was the father of three children and was serving a church in Portland Township, Ionia County. John and Angie Maile had seven children in all. The first five were bom in Michigan, and last two in Omaha, Neb. By 1900, the family was living in Los Angeles, where John served as a minister. Angie died sometime in the 1920s and John in the 1930s in Los Angeles. In the 1930 federal census, John L. was living with daughter, Alice, who was a school teacher. His book NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2014-2015 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 23,2014, at 6:45 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System will hold a public hearing to consider the system's proposed 2014-2015 budget. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 2014-2015 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2014-2015 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. The property tax millage rate, proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget, will be a subject of the hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Valerie A. Slaughter, Secretary Hastings Board of Education 77587655 The bitter cry which arose from the suffer­ ing camp was changed on the lips of a few to an appeal to heaven. Where else could men look in their dire extremity? One evening early in August the sound of the old long metre doxology (perhaps a tune more familiar today as “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow,””All People That on Earth Do Dwell,”) was heard from the voices of a group of men gathered around the solitary pine stump in the enclosure, which was situ­ ated at the end of the north street of the prison where space was left for the ration wagon to turn around. On this stump was seated an emaciated cavalry sergeant, Mr. Shepard, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly an honored preacher of the gospel. In days past he had frequently been called upon to offer prayer over the remains of some deceased comrade, and now he led in the old and well-known hymn to call like-minded souls together. Some 25 unkempt, starving men gathered around him and joined in the familiar strain. What memories of family worship and old­ time services in the meeting-house those words called up. Said Brother Shepard in sub­ stance: “I have today read in the book of Numbers of Moses striking the rock from which water gushed out for the ample supply of man and beast. I tell you God must strike a rock in Andersonville or we shall all die of thirst. And if there is no rock here, He can smite the ground and bring forth water to sup­ ply our desperate needs. Of this I am sure; let us ask Him to do this.” Pointing to an uncombed, unwashed, ragged comrade standing close by, he said, “Will the brother from Chicago pray?” He then successively called on other acquain­ tances, distinguishing them by their different localities at home. All the prayers were poured out in the one desire for water. For perhaps aObur weting coptmuei and closed with the doxology. The words of the leader were, “Boys, when you awake dur­ ing the night, offer to Qod a little prayer for water. Do the same many times tomorrow, and let us meet here in the evening to pray again for water.” If memory be not at fault, these individual and collective petitions were steadfastly offered from Monday evening to Thursday evening. For a month previous we had noticed that a number of the stockade timbers near the north gate had been loosened by the percolating of the copious rain and that they were sagging considerably and had settled out of line. We wondered why they had been allowed to remain so long in this unsafe condition. Was it a coincidence that after prayer began to be offered, the quartermaster of the prison noti­ fied Capt. Wirtz that stockade timbers were out of line and should be set right? He was ordered to take a gang of slaves and make the necessary repairs. About 15 stalwart negroes were marched through the main gate and turned into the 20-foot space between the dead-line and the wall. With pike poles, the closely adjoining posts were heaved into posi­ tion and the earth was closely tamped. Then the workers faced about and com­ menced digging a trench up the hill nearly as wide as the space between the dead-line and the stockade. A part of the gang swung their picks into the red clay which was shoveled against the timbers. Another set followed with heavy rammers and pounded the whole into a smooth, sloping surface which was tamped closely to the base of the wooden wall, mak­ ing a perfect watershed, and thus preventing the further loosening of the earth at the base of the stockade. By Thursday evening the broad trench with rounded bottom was com­ pleted from the swamp up the dead line space to the north gate. LIMITED TAX PLEDGE NOTICE Chapter VI PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that there will be a meeting of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan. At said meeting, the Board of Education will consider for approval its proposed State Aid Note (Limited Tax - General Obligation). The proposed State Aid Note (Limited Tax - General Obligation), if issued, will contain the limited tax full faith and credit pledge of Hastings Area School System, Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan. UNSEALING OF THE SPRING DATE OF MEETING: June 23, 2014 PLACE OF MEETING: Hastings Middle School Multi-Purpose Room 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan HOUR OF MEETING: 7:00 o’clock, p.m. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: 269-948-4400 BOARD MINUTES ARE LOCATED AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Hastings Middle School 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan Valerie A. Slaughter Secretary, Board of Education 77587657 On Friday morning an ominous stillness pervaded nature. By the middle of the forenoon a dense, dark cloud was noticed in the southwest quarter of the horizon, slowly creeping upward. It rose above the treetops majestic and awful in appearance. A troop of small, scurrying, angry-looking clouds seemed to form an advancing line to the vast mass of storm cloud. The onward movement quickened, and soon the front of the mountain of approaching cloud assumed a gray appear­ ance, caused by the mighty downpour of water which more nearly than anything else seemed a continuous cloudburst. Crashes of thunder broke over our heads and flashes of lightning swished around us as if the air was filled with short circuits. The awful moving wall came towards us rapidly and we understood what was happening. As the mighty deluge swept through the clearing west of the prison, we bowed our heads in preparation of submersion in the advancing waterspout. When it came upon us, the sensation was as if a million buckets of water were being poured upon us at once. The air was so filled with the roaring, hissing flood that we could not look up, but bent for­ ward to protect our faces, covering our nos­ trils with our hands to preserve a little breath­ ing space. Instantly rivulets of water poured down over our bodies as if a hose were discharging its stream on our shoulders, and the surface of the filthy ground was soon covered with a rush of muddy water. The swamp space as quickly filled with great swirling eddies. The upper stockade served as a dam across the creek, which in a few minutes became swollen into the dimensions of a river. Driftwood bore down upon the stockade, causing it to give way with a mighty crash. The heavy timbers were whirled across the prison as if they were mere straws, and by the force of their impact carried away the rear stockade. From the batteries solid shot was fired over our heads to warn us that if we attempted to escape through the opening in the wall we would be swept by the cannon. The roar of the guns chimed harmoniously with the thundering of the storm. In the awful suspense of such overwhelming conditions the progress of time could not be measured. The downpour may have continued 20 min­ utes, perhaps half an hour, or possibly longer. So great was its fury that we felt it must soon end or it would end us. Fortunately, it ceased as suddenly as it came. Looking up, we saw the great water wall retreating. The sun burst forth with unwonted vigor and shone with brilliant effect upon the receding rain. A dense fog arose from the drying garments of 35,000 human bodies and from the exhalations of surrounding surfaces. As the heavy mist cleared away, the drenched and forlorn pris­ oners tried to be merry. They viewed with complacency the breach in the walls of the infamous pen and wished that every timber had been leveled to the earth. A witty comrade on the south hill of the prison, thinking to convey desired informa­ tion to the north side, shouted at the top of his voice, “Water! Water!” Men on the north side, as by a common impulse, answered back, and the two great companies in turn shouted the magic word, much as the opposite hosts on Ebal and Gerazim alternately responded, “Amen.” Immediately after this antiphonal outburst a voice was heard from the north gate, ringing out in clear tones the thrilling words, “A spring! A spring! A spring has broken out!” “Where, where?” was the eager inquiry which arose at once from many lips. The writer tried to press his way toward the north gate, but the crowd was so dense that no progress could be made. The excitement of the moment was indescribable. During a lull some one sang out, “You fellows over by the north gate, tell us, has a spring broken out?” “Yes,” was the reply, an emphatic “Yes.” Then was further shouted the explanation, “Where the trench was dug the flood has tom up the earth and a spring has gushed out.” As soon as opportunity afforded, we pressed our way to the spot, and there, just below the north gate, in the center of the space between the stockade and the dead-line, at the point where the earth had been most deeply excavated, the sloping surfaces had gathered the waters of the flood. The bottom of the trench was tom up some 20 inches, uncovering the vent of a spring of purest crys­ tal water, which shot up into the air in a col­ umn and, falling in a fanlike spray, went bab­ bling down the grade into the noxious brook. Looking across the dead-line, we beheld with wondering eyes and grateful hearts the foun­ tain spring. But our relief was not yet realized; the question which now concerned us was how to bring its cooling waters within reach of our lips. In the afternoon and evening of that eventful Friday we prayed that God would so turn the heart of Capt. Wirtz that he would allow the precious water to be conveyed with­ in our lines. We waited in suspense for the answer, and on Saturday morning, to our delight, we saw the quartermaster again enter the gate with a gang of slaves, bringing fence boards, hammers, nails, axes and stakes. A double row of the latter was driven, so that the direction crossed the dead-line at a slight angle down the hill. A strip was nailed across each pair of stakes, and in the aperture rested a trough made of two fence boards nailed together. At the lower end of this chute in an excavation was set a sugar hogshead, around which clay was tamped so as to aid in making it watertight. When all was ready, the upper end of the chute was thrust under the falling column of water, which swiftly ran down and filled to overflowing the large barrel. From this the men by crowds dipped freely of the refreshing, life-giving water. Laughter, songs and thanksgiving abound­ ed. Thus was wrought before our eyes a gra­ cious work of Providence which to many of us was quite as wonderful and quite as mani­ festly the work of the All-Father as was the smitten rock in the Palestine desert from which the thirst of the fainting hosts of Israel was slacked in their desert wanderings. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that proposed Ordinance #2010-149 appended hereto was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its June 11, 2014 meeting. This proposed ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next regu­ lar meeting on July 9, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing, to Individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN , ORDINANCE #2014-149 (proposed) ADOPTED: EFFECTIVE: An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township as incorporated into Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code by § 220-8 of same, by the rezoning of property in land section 11 of the Township from the RE Rural Estate Residential District zoning clas­ sification to the R-2 Single-Family Residential District zoning classification; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. . RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION! REZONING OF. PROPERTY IN LAND. SECTION 11 The Zoning Map of Rutland Charter Township as incorporated into Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code by § 220-8 of same is hereby amended to rezone from the RE Rural Estate Residential District zoning classification to the R-2 Single-Family Residential District zoning classification the following described property in land section 11, located at 2100 W State Road: Parcel #08-13-011-035-00: RUTLAND TOWNSHIP COM S 00 DEG 18’ 52” W 1906.22 FT FR NE COR SEC 11-3-9 FOR POBTH CON*T S 00 DEG 18’ 52* W 478.22 FT TO CNTRLI W STATE RD TH N 74 DEG 54’ 04” W 104.71 FT AL SD CNTRLI TH NWLY AL SD CNTRLI & CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS BEING 764.48 FT & CHORD BEARING N 62 DEG 31’ 51” W 327.55 FT TH AL SD CNTRLI N 50 DEG 09’ 37” W 184.5 FT TO E LI HILLCREST RD TH N 39 DEG 44’ 16” E 104.16 FT AL E LI HILLCREST RD TH S 68 DEG 30’ 40” E 75 FT TH N 22 DEG 14’ 09” E 3.93 FT TH S 64 DEG 35’ 56” E 44.67 FT TH N 52 DEG 24’ 41” E 46.64 FT TH N 35 DEG 20’ 00” E 24.09 FT TH S 58 DEG 26’ 57” E 7.71 FT TH N 32 DEG 40’ 03” E 120.08 FT TH N 90 DEG 00’ 00” E 235.77 FT TOPOB SECTIQN.il REPEAL QFCQNELICTINGQRDINANC.es/EEF.ECT1VEDATE All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication or on such later date as may be required by law. 7587607 Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township �Page 10 — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Middle School releases honor roll Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Township Board Meeting June 11, 2014 Regular meeting opened at 7 p.m. Appmvedi Agenda Consent Agenda Resolution 2014-7 DNR Land acquisition Sue Gray horse grazing Fall Clean up day Sept. 20, 2014 Buy back cemetery plots Resolution 2014-9 Property rolls & Property appraisal cards Removal of three damaged trees from Cedar Creek Cemetery Proposal for grant for Handicap accessible door Adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpau^ch, Supervisor 77587596 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the matter of Georgia Stevens Trust u/t/a dated October 8, 2012. Date of Birth: August 10, 1928. TO ALL CREDITORS: " NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Georgia Stevens, who lived at 8998 Stevens Road, Delton, Michigan 49046, died May 27, 2014 leaving the above Trust entitled “Georgia Stevens Trust” in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Marjorie Messenger and Hoy Messenger, successor co-Trustees, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: June 16, 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Marjorie and Hoy Messenger 3201 Red Clover Road Kalamazoo, Ml 49004 (269) 501-4031 77587663 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY DIVISION-BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN CASE NO. 14-180 CH HON. AMY L. MCDOWELL BENJAMIN DOVE, Plaintiff v JEFFREY STANTON Defendant / Louise E. Johnson (P61338) Attorney for Mr. Dove, Plaintiff 146 Monroe Center, NW, Suite 1110 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 458-8038 / Jeffrey Stanton 1 03 EasTRfgh Street Hastings, Ml 49058 / EXtPA.RTXQRP.E.R. FJQR„ALTEBNATJVE. SERVICE OF PROCESS AND EXTENSION OF SUMMONS At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on the 23 of May, 2014 Present: HON. AMY McDOWELL This matter having come before the court on 5/23/14, and the Court being otherwise advised, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, Plaintiff’s Motion for Alternate Service of Process on Defendant Jeffrey Stanton and Extension of Summons is hereby granted. Plaintiff shall obtain service on Defendant by Publication; publishing a copy of the order once each week for 3 consecutive weeks, or for such fur­ ther time as the court may require, in the Hastings Banner and/or Reminder Newspaper. Pursuant to MCR 2.105 and MC4 2.106, a copy of this Order shall be sent to Defendant’s last known address, by certified mail. IT IS SO ORDERED Hon. Amy McDowell 77587545 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of James R. and Lucena M. Ward Trust u/t/a dated January 22, 2011. Date of Birth: November 9, 1922 - James R. Ward. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James R. Ward, surviving Trustee, who lived at 5011 Whitneyville Road, Middleville, 49333, died May 26, 2014 leaving the above Trust entitled the James R. and Lucena M. Ward Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the dece­ dent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to James R. Ward Jr. or Jean H. Aki within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: June 17, 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Jean H. Aki James R. Ward, Jr. 1111 Boltwood 405 S. Oakland Hastings, Ml 49058 St. Johns, Ml 48879 77587681 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia Miller and Kevin Miller, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lakewood Home Finance, Inc. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 11, 2010, and recorded on April 6, 2010 in instrument 201004060003697, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Matrix Financial Services Corporation as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Three and 29/100 Dollars ($65,393.29). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of th‘e mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 17, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 30 rods East of the North 1/4 post of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence East 10 rods, thence South 160 rods to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, thence West 10 rods, thence North 160 rods to the place of begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in­ accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 19, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #426068F02 (06-19) (07-10) 77587626 Hastings Middle School has announced its fourth and final honor roll for the 2013-14 school year, which was extended to June 5 due to cancellations in the winter. Students who received high honors earned grade point averages between 3.5 and 4.0; those with a 4.0 are marked with an asterisk.* Students earning honors had a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49. Eighth grade High honors Gabriella Bare, Morgan Bartimus, Emma Beemer, Megan Birman, Hie Bivens, Callie Borden, Tyler Brown, Abby Burroughs, *Kayla Carlson, Austin Christie, Samantha Clow, Garrett Coltson, Alleyna Davis, Mary Elizabeth DePriester, Terry Dull, Maggie Eastman, Justin Eicher, Madison Ellsworth, Zoe Engle, Alexis Evans, Morgan Feldt, Kaila Gillespie, Dayton Graham, Leah Hawthorne, Cayden Herrington, Matthew Hewitt, Shayli Hinkle, Lillian Hyatt, Tyler Johnson, Allera Keller, Margaret KellerBennett, David Lane, Carley Laubaugh, Jackson Long, Nash Martin, Sarah McKeever, Nathan Meyers, August Miller, Brandon Miner, Caitlyn Morris, Alizabeth Morrison, ^Sydney Nemetz, * Aaron Newberry, Wyatt Owen, Citlali Perez, *Emma Post, Chyanne Rea, Blake Roderick, Jessica Satterfield, Leigha Saur, Cassie Sherk, Joel Shinavier, Macey Shotts, Aubree Shumway, Wyatt Smith, Lindsey Spurlock, Sophia Spurlock, Mason Steward, Colin Tellkamp, Bridget Thayer, Elliza Tolles, Carter Tomkb, Ian Trutsch, Elizabeth Watson, Cameron White, *Lillian Wierenga, Jordyn Wigg, Nicholas Wilgus, Harleigh Willson, Bridget Woolf, Kylie Zimmerman. Honors Alex Allerding, Melanie Boysen, Aliyah Campbell, Timothy Cary, Jerry Christensen, Karlee Christiansen, Chase Cobb, Alexander Diljak, Bailey Elliott, Megan Goggins, Hunter Goodenough, Dylan Goodrich, Tyler Harville, Caitlin Hyland, Samuel James, Kenneth Kirchen, Adam Lewis, Mitchell Morris, Andrew Newberry, Emma Porter, Alexia Rodriguez, Jaden Rosenberg, Ty Sinclair, Brandon Smith, Samantha Smith, Chase Taylor, Derreck Tefft, Mary Terpening, Pierson Tinkler, James Wezell III, Austen Wilder, Carson Winick, Julianna Wolf, Brittany Wurm. Seventh grade High honors Rian Allen, Claire Anderson, Grace Beauchamp, Madison Bell, *Sierra Bentti, Shelby Bolen, ^Victoria Byykkonen, Daisy Campbell, Whitney Carlson, Allison Collins, *Cody Dunn, Kaitlynn Elliott, Cameron Ertner, Isaac Evans, Ryan Flikkema, *Noah Former, Mikayla Guernsey, Lauren Harden, Hannah Hayes, *Katherine Haywood, Kelsey Heiss, Allie Homing, Jack Horton, William Hubbell, * Gretchen James, * Elizabeth Jensen, Ellena Keener, Breana Leonard, Shaelee MacLeod, Nathan Madden, Andrew Maurer, Alexis McCracken, Alexis McDade, Claudia McLean, Justin McManamey, Lindsay Meeker, Katura Metzner, Maci Michaels, Shiann Molette, Jeffrey Morgan, Kassidy Morgan, Jonathan Nash, *Grace Nickels, Kassidi Olson, Hailey Pacillo, Jaden Parker, Sydney Pattok, Emmalee Peck, Hope Peck, *Hannah Porter, Antonio Ramirez, Seth Ray, Brandon Reese, Maxwell Richards, Roger Roets, Andrew Shaver, Nicholas Simonton, Mitike Slagstad, Elise Smith, Katelyn Solmes, ^Benjamin Stafford, Isaiah Taylor, Lynnsey Thayer, Jessica Thompson, *Lainey Tomko, Mikaela Twigg, Samuel Waller, Blake Walther, *Kassaundra Warner, Elisabeth Youngs, *Mary Youngs. Honors Blair Anderson, Alfredo-Jose Arechiga, Logan Ashcraft, Haliegh Burfield, Tyler Chaney, Alexander Clow, Brady Corrion, Bryce Darling, Amber Fox, Natasha Glasgow, Sean Green, Jaden Hickman, Deric Hobert, Corbin Hunter, Keely Jackson, Matthew Jacob, Jesse Johnson, Deagan Leask, Brea Madden, Kaleb Micklatcher, Merlyn Olsen, Ethan Orcasitas, Connor Parmenter, Matthew Sherman, Kaitlyn Shook, Bailey Summers, Grayson Tebo, Juan Vargas, Carmen Zalewski. Sixth grade High honors Hunter Allerding, Jonathan Arnold, Kiersten Bailey, ^Ireland Barber, Thomas Barnard Jr., Casey Barnes, *Dane Barnes, Chelsea Beede, Elizabeth Beemer, Hannah Bloomberg, Joshua Brown, ^Shannon Brown, Kayla Brzycki, Lyle Burch, ^Audrey Byykkonen, Carter Cappon, Benjamin Curtis, Erin Dalman, *Karsyn Daniels, Justin Dickerson, Tyler Dull, Emily Fenstemaker, Grade Gillons, Elizabeth Gonsalves, Blake Harris, Collin Hawthorne, Rae Herron, John Hinkle, Rayna Honsowitz, *Hannah Johnson, Joseph Kalmink, Jaden Karnatz, Emma Keech, Grade Landes, Abigail Larabee, Eleanor McFarlan, Caeleb Meyers,, Logan Moore, Bailey Musculus, Kennedy Newberry, Keyanna Nieto, Jacob O'Keefe, ^Kathleen Pattok, Connie Ricketts, William Roosien III, Gavin Scharping, Steve Schnur, Zachary Schnur, Carter Smith, ^Elijah Smith, Alexander Steward, Alex Taylor, Camden Tellkamp, Ryan Thayer, Kaylee Tigchelaar, Braden Tolles, Clayton Tonkin, Andrew Vann, Haylee VanSyckle, *Alayna Vazquez, Sydney Wolf, Joshua Yi, Zachary Ziny, Abby Zull. Honors Jillian Ackley, Xander Allerding, Alyssa Carter, Graham Clark, Katherine Cook, Nolan Cusack, Shane Dillon, Grace Faunce, Kassandra Furlong, Meghan Gale, Nathan Haines, Alexis Ham, Kylir Hayes, Callie Holley, Katelyn Howard, Tyler Kaiser, Brooklyn Knowlton, Layla Lamance, Lucas Lumbert, Emily Mitchell, Kayla Morris, Lacie Overmire, Rigden Pederson, Trisha Phillips, Ryan Powell, Griffin Seeber, Jaedyn Sinclair, Colton Snow, Gabriel Stolicker, Matthew Sweeney, Gabriel Trick, Emma Vann, Paxton Walden, Logan Wolfenbarger. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST 4:10 7 3 V: 7 3 ♦: AQJ 10 9 3 4»:8 5 - 4: Q J 8 6 V: 8 5 4:7 64 AQ93 EAST 4: K4 V: Q 9 6 2 ♦: K2 . #: J 10 7 6 4 SOUTH: 4:A9 5 2 IP: AK J 10 4 GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. ♦: 8 5 ♦:K2 Dealer: West Vulnerable: Both Lead: 64 North East South 24(1) 34(3) Pass Pass Pass Pass 2NT (2) 3NT West Pass Pass Pass (1.) Weak Two Bid (2.) Forcing 2NT Asking for a Feature (An ace or a king) (3.) No extras THE COUNTY OF BARRY IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FOR Boiler Replacement The closing date for the bid is Friday, July 11, 2014 at 2 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd Floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “BOILER REPLACEMENT.” Bids are available on-line at www.barrycountv.org or the Buildings and Grounds office located at 119 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to: Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor, at (269)' 838-7084. 77587565 Prairieville Township Board Immediate Opening (1 position) Needs to be: Resident of Prairieville Township 18 years of age or older Registered Voter Township Board meets every 2nc^ Wednesday of the Month at 6:30pm at the Township Hall Send or drop-off a letter of interest and contact information by Noon on July 2, 2014 to: Prairieville Township Board 10115 S. Norris Road Delton Ml 49046 Fax: (269)623-3467 E-mail tdevries@prairievilletwp-mi.org THE STARS ARE ALL HERE. RON WHITE NUTCRACKER SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 Your adventure begins with a one-day Canadian Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Sauli Ste. Marie has to offer, including the /new/ Heritage THE BAND PERRY • SATURDAY, JULY 5 TICKETS ON SALE NOW Available at FireKeepersCasinoHotel.com, by calling 877.FKC.8777 or at the FireKeepers Box Office. Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal. The 28th Annual World Wide Bridge Contest was held recently with duplicate bridge clubs from all around the world competing in a one-day event. As part of the mission of the World Bridge Federation, a commitment to Youth Bridge is their foremost goal. The future of bridge lies in the hands of young people, and the World Wide Bridge Contest provides bridge tour­ naments for the express purpose of raising funds to further Youth Bridge programs. Local clubs from around Michigan and the United States competed with clubs in the United Kingdom, including England, and many other worldwide bridge-playing countries. Today’s hand was taken from this 28th Annual World Wide Contest. After a pass from West, North chose a Weak Two Diamond bid, promising at least six dia­ monds with most of her points in the diamond suit. North had six diamonds and seven highcard points in the diamond suit and nothing else. A pass from East provided South with a choice of bids: a pass here and play the contract in diamonds or be brave and bid on. South chose to bid on, and used a partnership agreement of 2NT, a forcing bid, to ask North if she had a Feature, a king or an ace in a side suit. North responded by rebidding her diamonds that she had no such luxury, and South placed the contract at 3NT in the South. Good luck, South! The lead was the 64, fourth card down from her longest and strongest suit for West. South played low from the board, and he won the trick in his hand with the A4 when East put up the K4. The plan for South was to lead from his hand with the 84. If it won, he would do it again. With five diamonds out, South’s hope was that the diamonds would split 3-2, and that the K4 would win, setting up all of the rest of the diamonds. Accordingly, South let the 84 ride all the way to the East hand, and East with only two diamonds, including the K4, decid­ ed to take the trick. * Back came a spade to West’s J4 and Q4, leaving South with a spade winner with the 94. Seeing not much of a future in spades, West led a small club, and South won that trick with the K4t After that, it was easy to lead to the good diamonds, winning five diamond tricks, the AV and the KV as well as the 94 for ten tricks in no trump. This was by far the best score of the tournament for the North/South team on this hand. With a top score of 630, North and South were happy that they had the Weak Two Bid as part of their partnership agreement. Without the bid from North of the diamond suit, and South’s asking for a feature, it would have been easy to play this hand in diamonds for a rather poor score. Congratulations to the North/South team for playing in the 28th Annual World Wide Bridge contest. It is not often that bridge players can say that they competed in bridge with international players. With the funds going to the Youth Bridge programs, it is certainly a commendable way to spend an afternoon playing bridge as well as helping provide encour­ agement to youthful bridge players for many years to come. Bridge Notes: If you are interested in finding out more about the World Wide Bridge Contests, go to www.ecatsbridge.com for excellent and entertaining commentary on each of the hands played in this year’s contest. Eric Kokish of Canada fame has long provided this commentary for each of the hands played in each year’s contest. Take a look to see what kind of bridge is being played not just in Barry County but around the world. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http ://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth L. Tuitman and Lana M. Tuitman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 25, 2005, and recorded on September 14, 2005 in instrument 1152766, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on January 17, 2006 in instrument 1158991, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assign­ ments to VOLT Asset Holdings Trust XVI as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Five Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 12/100 Dollars ($552,316.12). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 10, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning 487 feet of the Northeast corner thereof, thence South 350 feet, thence West 375 feet, thence North 350 feet, thence East 375 feet to the Place of Beginning, Subject to Easements, Reservations and Limitations of Records, if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 12, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #344961F04 (06-12) (07-03) 77587522 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra Faye Zinger, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 19, 2013 and recorded April 8, 2013 in Instrument Number 2013-004895, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Live Well Financial, Inc. by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand three Hundred Thirty-Six and 1/100 Dollars ($54,336.01) including interest at 5.06% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 10, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described premises situated in the Township of Castleton, County of Barry and State ofMichigan to wit:Beginning at a point the West line of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, distant South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 576.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 16; thence North 90degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 342.72 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West,261.85 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds West, 342.74 feet to said West Section line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 265.34 feet along said Section line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Wellman Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 12, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008047 (06-12)(07-03) 77587556 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.O. MAY Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ f vW^FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION £ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. MILITARY DUTY. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the con­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be ditions of a certain mortgage made by RICHARD D rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In SWEET JR, AN UNMARRIED MAN to Mortgage that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ as a nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, dered at sale, plus interest. Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2004, and record­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ed on November 29, 2004, as Document Number: the conditions of a mortgage made by Jerry J. 1137868, Barry County Records, said mortgage Caswell and Janie M. Caswell Husband and Wife, was assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL­ original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National LON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS Association, successor by merger to National City TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF Bank, successor by merger to National City CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004Mortgage, a division of National City Bank of 36CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI­ Indiana, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2005, as evi­ CATES, SERIES 2004-36CB by an Assignment of denced by Affidavit Of Lost Document dated April Mortgage dated July 30, 2013 and recorded August 13, 2010, and recorded on April 20, 2010 in instru­ 09, 2013 by Document Number: 2013-009783, on ment 201004200004077, in Barry county records, which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven and 54/100 Ninety-Three Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight ($83,877.54) including interest at the rate of and 91/100 Dollars ($293,638.91). 5.75000% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ case made and provided, notice is hereby given vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at Court in said Barry County, where the premises to 1:00 PM, on July 10, 2014. be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 Said premises are situated in Township of PM on July 3, 2014 Said premises are situated in Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are the Village of Freeport, Barry County, Michigan, and described as: Johnstown Twp. Sec. 10 Town 1 are described as: LOT 1, BLOCK 4 OF THE VIL­ North, Range 8 West part Southwest 1/4: LAGE OF FREEPORT, ACCORDING TO THE Commencing North 89 degrees 10 minutes 54 sec­ RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, BARRY COUNTY onds West 4298.51 feet and South 10 degrees 38 RECORDS. Commonly known as: 144 OAK ST, minutes 53 seconds West 568.23 feet from East 1/4 FREEPORT, Ml 49325 If the property is eventually corner; thence South 82 degrees East 205 feet; sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will thence South 79 degrees O9minutes 06 seconds be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the East 262.75 feet to the creek; thence North 14 property is abandoned or used for agricultural pur­ degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds East 182.25 feet; poses. If the property is determined abandoned in thence North 79 degrees 09 minutes 06 seconds accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, West 274.58 feet; thence North 82 degrees West the redemption period will be 30 days from the date 205 feet; thence North 82 degrees West to Shore of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever Bristol Lake; thence Southerly along shore to a is later. If the property is presumed to be used for point North 82 degrees West 132 feet more or less agricultural purposes prior to the date of the fore­ from beginning; thence South 82 degrees East to closure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the beginning. , redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL The redemption period shall be 6 months from 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in person who buys the property at the mortgage fore­ which case the redemption period shall be 30 days closure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging from the date of such sale. the property during the redemption period. TO ALL If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind th< sale. In that event, your damages are, if Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in responsible to the person who buys the property at the property, please contact our office as you may the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage have certain rights. Dated: June 5, 2014 Randall S. holder for damaging the property during the Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for THE BANK redemption period. OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF Dated: June 12, 2014 NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFI­ For more information, please call: CATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE FC H (248) 593-1300 LOAN TRUST 2004-36CB, MORTGAGE PASS­ Trott & Trott, P.C. THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-36CB Attorneys For Servicer 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 14MI00602-1 (06-05) (06-26) 77587403 File #371464FO4 (06-12) (07-03) 77587441 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Carl Michael Wyman and Carol A Wyman, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Novastar Home Mortgage, Inc., its suc­ cessors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 14, 2005 and recorded February 23, 2005 in Instrument # 1141737 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee for JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-1, by assignment dated May 12, 2014 and recorded June 2, 2014 in Instrument # 2014­ 005099 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Dollars and NinetySix Cents ($79,260.96) including interest 8.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 01:00 PM on July 10, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A square parcel containing exactly one acre of land out of the Southeast corner of the following described parcel of land; commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 17, Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence East 25 Rods; thence North 32 Rods; thence West 25 Rods; thence South 32 Rods to beginning. Subject to easement, reser­ vation, restrictions and limitations of Records, if any. Commonly known as 5962 Osborne Road, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 06/12/2014 The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee for JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005­ 1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-01576 (06-12)(07-03) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michael A. Clark and Deborah A. Clark, Husband and Wife to Mortgage. Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 30, 2008 and recorded September 10, 2008 in Instrument # 20080910­ 0009007 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Matrix Financial Services Corporation, by assignment dated May 29, 2014 and recorded June 6, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-005231 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyNine Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($118,969.96) including interest 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 17, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West one-quarter Corner of Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 2351.36 feet along the East and West one-quarter Line to the Center of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 833 feet along the North and South one-quarter Line of said Section 19, to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 96.36 feet along said North and South one-quarter Line; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West, 199.40 feet to the Easterly Line of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds East, 96.36 feet along said Easterly Line; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East, 199.36 feet to the point of beginning, subject to all Easements, Conditions or Restrictions of Record. Commonly known as 1659 Archwood Dr, Wayland Ml 49348 The redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 6/19/2014 Matrix Financial Services Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-03706 (06-19)(07-10) 77587667 Case No. 13-843-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinali, for Summary Disposmon Against Defendant Calabrese-md Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms of an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinali, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan signed and filed on May 9, 2014, in the case of Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Plaintiff v Kevin D. Aspinali and Tracy L. Aspinali, n/k/a Tracy L. Calabrese, Case No. 13-843-CH, wherein, among other things, the Court allowed the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Kevin D. Aspinali and Tracy L. Aspinali (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated April 24, 2007 and recorded April 26, 2007 at Instrument No. 1179769, Barry County Records, against the Mortgagors. Pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinali, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described below shall be sold at a public auction by or under the direction of Clerk/Sheriff for the County of Barry to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Barry County Building, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., local time. The “Mortgaged Premises” are legally described as: Premises situated in the Village of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan: Commencing at a point 44 rods 7 feet 6 inches South of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan; thence West 14 rods; thence South 4 rods; thence East 14 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Also commencing 48 rods 7.5 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for the place of beginning, Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 4.5 feet; thence West 14 rods; thence North 4.5 feet; thence East 14 rods to the place of beginning. Together with an easement appurtenant to the above described premises for purposes of ingress and egress thereto and for purposes of working on the garage located thereon over land described as: commencing 48 rods 12 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence West 40.3 feet for the place of beginning thence South 3.5 feet; thence West 30.2 feet; thence North 3.5 feet; thence East 30.2 feet to the place of beginning. The Mortgaged Premises, the address of which is 178 S. Main Street, Woodland, Michigan 48897, also include all right, title and interests held by Kevin D. Aspinali and Tracy L. Aspinali as of April 24, 2007 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the date of sale. BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street, P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 (231) 627-8000 Date: June 5, 2014 Dates of publication: June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3,10, and 17,2014. 77587385 FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVtCEMEMBEFFON "ACTIVE: DUTYNOVWRW THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Randy James Sharp, A Single Man to HomeGold, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 10, 2002, and recorded on July 15, 2002, as Document Number: 1083746, Barry County Records, said mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as suc­ cessor to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as succes­ sor in interest to Bank One, National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2002-RS5 by an Assignment of Mortgage which has been submitted to the Barry County Register of Deeds, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Sixty­ Eight and 72/100 ($89,168.72) including interest at the rate of 8.25000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the prem­ ises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on June 26, 2014 Said premises are sit­ uated in the Township of Irvine, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast quarter of Section 32, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, described as: Commencing at the East quarter post of said Section 32, thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 1011.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast quarter to the centerline of State Road, thence North 72 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds West 380.86 feet along the centerline of State Road to the point ob beginning, thence South 4 degrees 36 minutes 46 seconds West 231.00 feet, thence North 72 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds West 225.25 feet, thence South 4 deg. 36 minutes 46 seconds East 231.00 feet to the centerline of State Road, thence South 72 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds East 225.25 feet, along said centerline, to the point of beginning. Subject to highway right of way for State Road. Commonly known as: 5101 W STATE RD, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 If the property is eventu­ ally sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural pur­ poses. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the fore­ closure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage fore­ closure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: May 29, 2014 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P C. Attorneys for The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as successor in interest to Bank One, National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates Series 2002RS5 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 14M100500-1 (05-29) (06-19) 77587180 Synopsis HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting June 10, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Six board members present. Approved all consent agenda items. Dept, records received and put on file. Audit report received. Parking lot extension & resurfacing quotes approved. Limitation on Property Tax Poverty Exemption Approved payment of bills Motion to adjourn 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor 77587665 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sam Colley also known as Sam A. Colley and Jeanne Colley, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 9, 2006 and recorded March 8, 2006 in instrument Number 1161052, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty and 44/100 Dollars ($122,980.44) including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 3, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: ' Land situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows:Part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, described as beginning 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East 1/4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence North 08 degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West, 93.74 feet; thence North 38 degrees 08 minutes 54 seconds East, 30.32 feet; thence North 59 degrees 28 min­ utes 40 seconds East, 112.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the traveled centerline of Keller Road; thence South 41 degrees 19 minutes 50 sec­ onds East, 100.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of said centerline (said point also being North 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds East, 193.42 feet fromthe place of beginning); thence South 45 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds East, 48.31 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the centerline of said road; thence South 31 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West along the Westerly line of a 10.0 foot driveway, 161.40 feet; thence Southerly on a curve to the left in said drive, 12.80 feet (said curve having a radius of 61.87 feet - thence South 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds West 64.05 feet; thence North 25 degrees 22 min­ utes West 130.0feet to the place of beginning.Together with a non-exclusive easement over the above mentioned driveway described as follows: Commencing at the center 1/4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence East along the East and West 1/4 line of said Section 683.95 feet for the place of beginning of the centerline of a 10.0 foot driveway; thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West 180.87 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 35.43 feet, a central angle of 81 degrees 15 min­ utes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 48 degrees 55 minutes East, 60.78 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the left with a radius of 32.95 feet, a central angle of 85 degrees 22 min­ utes and a tangent of 30.39 feet; thence North 36 degrees 27 minutes West 227.88 feet to the point of intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of 56.87 feet, a central angle of 67 degrees 30 min­ utes and a tangent of 38.0 feet; thence North 31 degrees 03 minutes East 231.21 feet to the trav­ elled centerline of a County Highway and the point of ending.Together with a non-exclusive right of way to Lime Lake described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East 1/4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, 76.60 feet to a 16.0 foot right of way; thence South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16.0 feet; thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West 28.67 feet as a point of beginning; thence continuing North 05 degrees 56 minutes West, 62.67 feet; thence North 18 degrees 56 minutes West, 198.35 feet; thence North 09 degrees 28 minutes East, 83.83 feet; thenceNorth 29 degrees 23 minutes East, 92.40 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the trav­ elled center line of Keller Road; thence South 66 degrees 37 minutes East on said Southwesterly line of said road, 16.09 feet; thence South 29 degrees 23 West, 86.60 feet; thence South 09 degrees 28 minutes West, 74.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 56 minutes East, 196.0 feet; thence South 05 degrees 56 minutes East, 93.16 feet; thence diago­ nally back to point of beginning.Also a 25 foot non­ exclusive right of way to Lime Lake, described as: Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East 1/4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North, Range 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West, South 84 degrees 04 minutes West, 16 feet to the Westerly line of said right of way; thence North 05 degrees 56 minutes West on said Westerly line to the Southerly line of property as described in Liber 314 on Page 263 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan; said point being the point of beginning; thence South 35 degrees 17minutes West along the Southerly line of said property (being Southerly line of a 25 foot wide right of way) to Lime Lake and point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 5, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-005876 (06-05) (06-26) 77587422 �Page 12 — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Kiwanis Club joins fight to save lives of children around the world The Kiwanis Club of Hastings is joining forces with Kiwanis members across the globe in an effort to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, a painful disease that kills one baby every nine minutes, or about 160 newborns each day, along with a significant number of women. The Eliminate Project is a global campaign that will save or protect millions of mothers and newborns by eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus. The disease is typically con­ tracted through unhygienic childbirth prac­ tices. The goal of the project is to eliminate this swift, painful and highly preventable dis­ ease by immunizing women of childbearing age, which will not only protect them, but also their future babies. Kiwanis International is raising $110 mil- Howard Dale Frizzell Jr., 37, Hastings, was sentenced June 11 in Barry County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while impaired. An additional charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated was dismissed. Frizzell Jr. was sentenced to six months in jail, with credit given for one day served. His jail time will be suspended with 36 months of probation. He is ordered to attend AA three times per week, wear an electronic alcohol-monitoring device for 90 days and receive substance abuse counseling. He also must pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. months. Blaylock also was ordered to enter and complete the adult drug court program, receive cognitive behavior therapy while in jail, attend AA four times per week and wear an alcohol-monitoring device for 90 days after release from jail. In addition, he will pay $1,548 in court fines and costs. Jasper Lee Blaylock, 35, of Woodland, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court June 11 after pleading guilty to a charge of operat­ ing a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was sentenced by Judge Amy McDowell to nine months in jail, with credit for two days served. He also must serve 36 months of probation. His jail time will be on a tether in lieu of jail after the first two For Salt AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 fSFheataniThot wa­ ter. Eliminate monthly heat­ ing bills with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. D-2 Outdoor wood boilers. 616-877-4081. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: Lotus, Water Lilies, KOI & GOLD­ FISH plus all pond supplies. APOL'S WATER GAR* DENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Ca­ ledonia, Ml. (616)698-1030. Wednesday-Friday 9am5:30pm, Saturday, 9am-2pm. Garage S< BARN SALE: JUNE 19th21st, 8am-lpm. 4195 Barber Rd. one mile south of M-43. We have farming imple­ ments, ladders, tools (work and yard), toys, Oliver hand plows, golf clubs, TV, vid­ eos, chair, bedside tables, couch (great for college stu­ dents), DVD/VHS player, assorted CD's and so much more. Come check it out! GARAGE SAli: June 26th" 27th & 28th 9am-5pm. 924 N. Church, Hastings HIGH-END GARAGE SALE: June 20-21. Building? Remodeling? Save up to 75% on designer light fixtures, ceiling fans, and mirrors. All new in box or store displays. Prices $25 to $500. No typi­ cal garage sale items. Details at Craigslist Kalamazoo. Fri­ day 9-6, Saturday 9-4. Ad­ dress: 15788 South M-43 Highway, Hickory Corners (4 miles east of Richland). Cash only. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such prefer­ ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. David Donald Dunkelberger, 32, Hastings, pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree with a minor age 13 to 15 years old. He entered the plea agree­ ment May 7 in Barty County Circuit Court and was sentenced June 11 by Judge McDowell. Dunkelberger was sentenced to 12 months in prison, with credit for 56 days served. He also was ordered to serve 60 months of probation, receive sex offender counseling, participate in sex offender regis­ tration and have no contact with the victim. He also must pay $1,198 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree was dismissed. Garage Sale large garage/tent Sa LE: household goods, kidq stuff, some sporting goods/ 2 large camo nets, bedroom furniture including wicker headboards, shop items and much more. 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For more information about the Eliminate Project, visit www.TheEliminateProject.org or call the Kiwanis Club of Hastings, 269­ 838-6965. Driver dies in two-vehicle crash Monday One driver died after a two-vehicle crash in Hope Township about 10:35 p.m. June 16. Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies respond­ ed to the accident on Stevens Road near M-43 Highway. According to police reports, preliminary investigation indicates the two vehicles were traveling south on Stevens Road when they collided, left the road and went down an embankment. Both vehicles struck several trees. One driver, a 53-year-old male, was pro­ nounced dead at the scene. There .was no information available about the second driver. The accident remains under investigation. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were assisted at the scene by Barry/Hope Township fire department. No further information was available at press time. Snowmobile accident gets Delton man suspended sentence by Doug VanderLaan Editor A letter of support from his victim and the victim’s family may have saved a 23-year-old Delton man from a more rigid sentence hand­ ed down by Circuit Judge Amy McDowell Wednesday involving a January snowmobile accident. Wayne Edward Lester received a suspend­ ed jail sentence and a “short leash” list of compliance requirements over the next six months for his role in running over Benjamin , Stenger, a friend with whom he was snowmobiling in the early hours of Jan. 6. Field sobriety tests administered at the time by Barry County Sheriff’s deputies preceded charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing serious injury. “It was a compromise sentence because it couldn’t be proven that [Lester] was fully at fault,” said James Goulooze, Lester’s attor­ ney. “It truly was an accident which wouldn’t have happened if they both hadn’t been drinking. “These guys grew up together, they’re best friends and they still are. So are the parents.” According to deputies, the accident occurred when Stenger, on the lead sled, fell off and was run over by Lester who was fol­ lowing. Lester was not injured and called for medical help immediately. Noting a prior misdemeanor on Lester’s record as well as the letters of support, McDowell imposed requirements that Lester wear a tether for the next six months as well as attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings four times each week. Also imposed were crime victims’ rights fees and substance abuse counseling. “I’m going to keep you on a short leash,” promised McDowell. “You’ll be released for work and AA meetings. Other than that, you’re not going anywhere.” In response, Lester assured the judge that he had not consumed alcohol since the acci­ dent and planned to stay busy with several projects to avoid trouble. “It was a bad situation,” Lester told the judge of the accident. “I should have handled it a lot differently.” Elderly woman reports theft from purse A 101-year-old woman at Hastings Meadows was the victim of someone taking money from her purse. Hastings Police spoke with the woman June 9. Officers were able to identify a suspect, and that per­ son reportedly admitted to taking money two different times. Information will be sent to the Barry County Prosecuting attor­ ney’s office for possible charges. Man tries to flee police issuing warrant When Hastings police tried to arrest a 48year-old Hastings man for an outstanding warrant from Jackson County, the man tried to run away between houses. The incident took place June 15 in the 500 block of East Madison Street. The man was apprehended by officers and was booked into the Barry County Jail. Police remind residents to watch for fraud Hastings Police are reminding everyone to keep vigilant track of online banking accounts and always check statements to help prevent fraud. This warning comes after an area resident contacted police after noticing a $99 charge to a checking account. The charge apparently initiated out of Madrid and was unauthorized according to the victim. Residents report theft of gas near Delton Sheriffs deputies were called to Lakeside Drive, Delton, June 10 to investigate a report of stolen gas from a truck and a miss­ ing propane tank. A 43-year-old Delton woman said about 2.5 gallons of gas were siphoned out of a truck, and a propane tank was missing from a travel trailer. While talking with neighbors in the area, another resident said a five-gallon gas can filled with gas was taken from the back of his truck. Residents said they believed the thefts occurred sometime between 9 p.m. June 9 and 5 a.m. June 10. Dirty dozer used without permission A 52-year-old Woodland man reported damage to his bulldozer after someone apparently used it to make a trail in a field. The man said the machine had large sticks protruding from the tracks and it was cov­ ered in mud. He was unsure if the bulldoz­ er sustained any major damage. The inci­ dent was reported June 7 in the area of Davenport and Martin roads. Resident tampers with electrical box A Consumers Energy employee reported theft of electricity after power had been shut off by the utility company. The theft was reported June 5 and is believed to be about $500. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Princess Drive near Gun Lake. A Consumers Energy employee told deputies that since Jan. 30, the person in the 4000 block of Princess Drive had been ille­ gally obtaining electricity after it had been shut off. The employee told deputies the power was shut off Jan. 30 and that on March 3, Consumers Energy discovered the residents had turned the power back on. Consumers then reportedly shut it off again. On May 5, the gas also was shut off. Consumers reportedly received an anony­ mous tip that the resident had illegally hooked up the electricity again. The employee told deputies the back of the meter box and been drilled into and the meter partially bypassed. The gas also was found to be reconnected. Consumers again shut off the gas and electricity and estimate $500 has been stolen. When officers spoke with the man living in the home, he report­ edly admitted that he did turn the electrici­ ty back on because he has four children and was trying to provide for their health and safety. Information has been sent to the Barry County prosecuting attorney’s office for possible charges. Accident leads to arrest for drunk driving A 49-year-old Mishawaka, Ind., woman was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail pending charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and care­ less driving. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a one-vehicle acci­ dent on M-37 near Culver Road in Johnstown Township at about 7:40 p.m. June 11. Officers said the vehicle was reportedly northbound on M-37 when it ran off the road, re-entered the road , rolled and came to rest on its side in the southbound lane. The driver reportedly told police she looked at her phone after receiving a text message just before the accident. Johnstown firefighters helped get the woman out of the vehicle, and then officers detected the smell of alcohol. After police conducted initial Breathalyzer tests, the woman was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. Driver flees accident, tells of meth lab A 27-year-old Grand Rapids woman may face charges of leaving the scene of a per­ sonal injury accident and driving without a license. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the accident on Marsh Road near Wildwood Road, Shelbyville, at about 2:51 p.m. May 19. Officers were informed that one vehicle had left the scene. The driver of the second vehicle was being attended to by Orangeville Fire Department and was transported to Pennock Hospital. The injured driver was reportedly south­ bound on Marsh Road and was struck by the second vehicle behind the driver-side rear tire. The impact forced the southbound vehicle to cross the center line, travel through the northbound lane, strike a ditch, proceed back across Wildwood and ended up in the ditch on the west side of Marsh Road. An Orangeville firefighter reported seeing a womdn walking west on Wildwood t Road and saw a vehicle parked on the side of the road that may have been involved in an accident. The firefighter provided a description to the woman to deputies who were able to locate the suspect. While talk­ ing with police, the woman told them of a meth lab in the home where she had been staying the past few days. Michigan State Police investigated and found components of a meth lab. Suspicious man draws attention, is arrested Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Thornapple Lake public access site in Nashville for a suspicious person sitting in a running vehicle wearing only a T-shirt and underwear. Officers arrested the 53-yearold Hastings man who is facing possible charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving a motor vehicle while his license was revoked. Officers found a partially full bottle of whiskey on the floor of the vehicle. The man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. The incident was reported June 13. Driver leaves without paying for fuel A cashier at the Prairieville Fast Stop on Norris Road called sheriff’s deputies after a customer failed to pay for $64 in fuel before driving away. The incident was reported at about 2:56 p.m. June 14. Surveillance video from the station was reviewed to help locate the driver. , Deputies investigate home break-in Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home in, the 100 block of Leinaar Road, Battle Creek, for a possible break-in. The 55-yearold woman told officers she believed some­ one broke into her home during the day and that a window air conditioning unit may have been moved to gain access. The woman told officers she noticed the air conditioning unit was moved and out of place. Items were knocked over near the air conditioner and grass clippings were inside the home. The only items reported missing were some jewelry boxes with estimated value of about $250. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — Page 13 HHS shares final honor roll of the year Hastings High School has released its sec­ ond semester honor rolls for the 2013-14 aca­ demic year. Students earning a 3.0 to 3.49 grade point average are designated honors. Those denoted with high honors earned a GPA of 3.5 to 3.74. Highest honors are for students earning a 3.75 or above, with an asterisk* indicating a 4.0 or higher for the semester. 12th grade Highest honors Brenda Aguillon, Kamonchanok Arammonthiralai, Noelle Beiner, Grace Bosma, *Katherine Brown, *Katherine Cybulski, Jake Dalman, * Aaron Fleischer, Mitchell Gee, Michelle Howlett, James Isola, *Matthew Johnson, *Alyssa Larsen, *Suzannah Lenz, Whitney Martin, Mairi McMellen, *Kylee Nemetz, *Marko Rabe, * Saska Radulovic, Haley Rein, * Amanda Rodd, *Tara Rowe, *Morgan Santos, Emma Shute, Joseph Smith, Anne Teunessen, Logan Teunessen, *Kailyn Wales, Rebecca Westbrook, David White II, Carson Williams, * Aubrey Woem. High honors Sarah Alspaugh, Hannah Barnard, Rebecca Barnard, Autumn Bowerman, Shayna Brooks, Abigail Campbell, Logan Clements, MacKenley Clisso, Paige Comp, Ashley Davis, Katy Delcotto, Casey DeMink, Nicholas Denniston, Joshua Ehredt, Annika Ganji, Devin Hamlin, Ethan Haywood, Philip Hess, Kylie Johnson, Stephen Kendall, Kristen Lancaster, Ingrid Lauvsland, Stephanee Leask, Bo Morgan, Kraig Morris, Marlee Morris, Janae Nickerson, Nathan Pewoski, Marissa Poth-Miller, Nicholas Schaefer, Swantje Schwantes, Stephen Shaffer, McKayla Sheldon, Laura Shinavier, Tarra Smitherman, Daniel Sprague, Trista Straube, Allison Taylor, Sarah Taylor, Hannah Tebo, Tyler Traister, Nao Tsutsumi, Ashley Weinbrecht, Sabrina Welch, Mallory White, Steven White, Zachary Wilcox, Lillian Young. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Expert answers questions about survivors benefits, cat videos and more I stumbled onto your YouTube channel while looking at funny cat videos. Why does Social Security produce cat videos? It’s just one of many ways for us to connect to people where they already spend time. It’s important for us to let everyone know about all we do for Americans and we’re especially interested in getting the word out about our easy, convenient and secure online services. That’s why we look for creative ways to reach people, young and old. Our popular YouTube videos are not only a hit with viewers, but they let people know the best way to apply for benefits — online. See the videos for yourself at www.socialsecurity.gov. Just select the YouTube link at the bottom right side of the page. By the way, the cat videos have already received more than 1 million views. When a person who has worked and paid Social Security taxes dies, who is eligible for survivors benefits? Social Security survivors benefits can be paid to widows or widowers — unreduced beriefits^at full retirement age, or reduced benefits as early as age 60; disabled widows or widowers, as early as age 50; widows or widowers at any age if they take care of the deceased’s child who is under age 16 or dis­ abled and receiving Social Security benefits; unmarried children under age 18, or up to age 19 if they are attending secondary school full time. Under certain circumstances, benefits can be paid to stepchildren and grandchil­ dren; children at any age who were disabled before age 22 and remain disabled; and dependent parents age 62 or older. Even if you are divorced, you still may qualify for survivors benefits. For more infor­ mation, go to www.socialsecurity.gov. What is a Social Security ‘credit?’ During your working years, earnings cov­ ered by Social Security are posted to your record. You earn Social Security credits based on those earnings. The amount of earnings needed for one credit rises as average earn­ ings levels rise. In 2014, you receive one credit for each $1,200 of earnings. You can earn up to a maximum of four credits a year. Most people will need 40 credits (or 10 years of work) to be eligible for retirement benefits. Learn more by reading the online publication How You Earn Credits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. I’ve heard you can apply online for retire­ ment benefits. But isn ’t it easier just to go into an office? Retiring online is the easier way to go. There’s no need to fight traffic to travel to a local Social Security office and wait for an appointment with a Social Security represen­ tative. You can apply in as little as 15 min­ utes. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov. Once you submit your electronic application, you’re done. In most cases there are no forms to sign or documents to mail. Join the millions of people who already retired online. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov. based on your age, education and work expe­ rience, you are unable to adjust to any other work that exists in significant numbers in the national economy. Also, your disability must last or be expected to last for at least one year or to result in death. Social Security pays for total disability only. No benefits are payable for partial disability or short-term disability (less than a year). For more information, read the publication, Disability Benefits, available online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. What is the earliest age that I can receive Social Security disability benefits? There is no minimum age as long as you meet the Social Security definition of disabled and you have sufficient work to qualify for benefits. To qualify for disability benefits, you must have worked under Social Security long enough under to earn the required number of work credits, and some of the work must be recent. You can earn up to a maximum of four work credits each year. The amount of earn­ ings required for a credit increases each year as general wage levels go up, and, currently, the amount is $1,200. The number of work credits you need for disability benefits depends on the age you become disabled. For example, if you are under age 24, you may qualify with as lit­ tle as six credits of coverage. But people dis­ abled at age 31 or older generally need between 20 and 40 credits to qualify and some of the work must have been recent. For exam­ ple, you may need to have worked five out of the past 10 years. Learn more at www.socialse­ curity. gov/disability. What is the purpose of Supplemental Security Income? The purpose of SSI is to help aged, blind and disabled people who have little income and few resources to support themselves. It provides financial assistance to meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter. You can receive SSI even if you have not worked and paid into Social Security. SSI is a federal income supplement program funded by gen­ eral tax revenues (not Social Security taxes). Find out more at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi. My brother recently left me some money. Will this inheritance affect my SSI benefits? We consider the money inherited from your brother as income for the month you receive it. That could make you ineligible for SSI that month, depending on the amount of the inheritance. If you keep the money into the next month, it becomes a part of your resources. You cannot have more than $2,000 in resources and remain eligible for SSI. You should call Social Security,. 800-772-1213 (TTY number, 800-325-0778) and report the inheritance. Representatives can tell you how the inheritance might affect your SSI eligibil­ ity. You may call between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Find out more about how income and resources affect SSI benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi. What is the earliest age I can begin receiv­ ing retirement benefits? You can get a reduced benefit as early as age 62. The 1983 Social Security Amendments raised the full retirement age for people bom in 1938 and later. But it did not change the minimum age for retirement. Keep in mind that your monthly benefit amount could be about 33 percent higher if you wait until your full retirement age, and about 76 percent higher if you defer payments until age 70. Visit our Retirement Estimator to find out how much you can expect to receive depending on the age at which you want to retire. You can find it at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. I pay my monthly premium directly to my Medicare prescription drug plan provider. Why can’t I also pay my income-related monthly adjustment amount directly to my Medicare prescription drug plan provider? By law, we must deduct your income-relat­ ed monthly adjustment amount from your Social Security payments. If the amount you owe is more than the amount of your pay­ ment, or you don’t get monthly payments, you will get a separate bill from another fed­ eral agency, such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or the Railroad Retirement Board. Read our publication, ‘Medicare Premiums: Rules for HigherIncome Beneficiaries,’ for an idea of what you can expect to pay. You’ll find it at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. How does Social Security decide if I am disabled? For an adult to be considered disabled, Social Security must determine that you are unable to do the work you did before and that, Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Honors Miguel. Arjona Rodriguez, Marissa Branham, Mitchel Brooks, Audrey Bush, Lucas Elliott, Emily Hayes, Taylor Horton, Devin Hughes, Michaela Kahnink, Caprice Lowinski, Dominic McArthur, William McKeever, Zachary McMahon, Ryan Nicholas, Tracy Norris, Cody Olsen, Clara Peltz, Morgan Pierce, Alison Porter, Kylee Prentice, Travis Raab, Rachel Rimer, Brieanna Sheldon, Corey Stout, Shelby VanderMel, Connor von der Hoff, Clayton Walden, Amanda Wilgus. 11 grade Highest honors Kaitlyn Bancroft, *Matthew Banister, *Peter Beck, *Karan Bhakta, Bethany Bridgman, ^Robert Carlson, ^Marshall Cherry, Christine Clark, *Ronald Collins, *Sarah DeBolt, Kourtney Dobbin, Caleb Engle, *Mary Feldpausch, *Faith Ferris, *Cassandra Gdula, *Erin Goggins, Alec Harden, *Skyler Henion, *KC Hunt, *Jaelynn Koning, * Abigail Laubaugh, *Kayla Loew, Chancelor Miller, Mackenzie Monroe, *Sarah Norton, *Braxton Prill, *Caleb Sherwood, ■*Sarah Sixberry, *Jason Slaughter, Ryan Thornburgh, *Naomi Van Dien, Ashleigh Wiersma, Jillian Zull. High honors Natalie Anderson, Selinda Arechiga, Hannah Bagley, Jared Bailey, Kathleen Beauchamp, Cheyenne Childers, Damon Cove, Autumn Demott, Drew Engle, Breanna Gillespie, Selene Gonzalez, Cole Harden, Evan Hart, Taylor Hawthorne, Lainey Hess, Nicole Hunt, Lucas Johnson, Shyanne Kill, Jesse Kinney, Duane Kissinger, Hannah LaJoye, Tillery Larsen, Avery Lomas, Kaylie Lumbert, Grace Meade, Taren Odette, Mariah Pearlman, Alexis Price, Erica Redman, Courtney Rybiski, Alexandrea Shumway, Courtlynne Slater, Samantha Wezell, Drew White-Tebo, Amanda Woodmansee, Christa Wright. Honors James Avery, Lacey Baker, Carter Bennett, Aaron Bronson, Emilie Caris, Brendan Coykendall, Riley Cusack, AArron Davis, Samuel Eastman, Brandi Ellwood, Veronica Fish, Hannah Franklin, Kaleigh Gaertner, Angela Gloetzner, Brandon Gray, Amy Hobert, Jacob Kane, Ariel Leonhardt, Raiden Macleod, Chancelor McArthur, Abby Miller, Jay Molette, Brittney Myers, Jessica O’Keefe, Tyler Owen, Zachary Pennington, Haleigh Pool, Ashley Potter, Jacob Pratt, Jaleel Richardson, Shian Rymarkiewicz, Samantha Schullo, Emily Shafer, Jeremiah Shaffer, Drew Stolicker, Mckenzie Teske, Madalin Trumbull, Karlee Vaughan, Samantha Weigel, Justice Woods. 10th grade Highest honors *Justin Carlson, Carter Carpenter, ^Madeline Dailey, Aaron Denny, *Scott Garber, *Kalli Hale, *Aaron Hamlin, *Destiny Hartke, Jennifer Hay, Austin Haywood, Michael James, Brittney Johnson, Caleb Keech, *Anna Kendall, Matthew Maurer, Rebecca Maurer, Maryn McCausey, *Emalee Metzner, Margaret NicholsonMarsh, Raelee Olson, Sarah Olson, *Kylie Pickard, Owen Post, Megan Slagel, Samantha Slatkin, Rachel Smith, Lee Stowe, *Kaetlynne Teunessen; Connor Wales, *Tyler Youngs. High honors Macey Acker, Zachery Allyn, Benjamin Anderson, Jeanne Bekampis, Richard Buskirk, Andres Carmona, Megan Carpenter, Tyler Cheeseman, Sarah Dittman, Sarah Ellwood, Abigail Girrbach, Dylan Gleeson, Brittany Hall, Taylor Harding, Cody Hause, Kendra Hermenitt, Connor High, Katie Jacob, Justice Lamance, Haley Landon, Kimberly Landon, ZhiXiang Li, Thomas Lindsey, Shelby Mack, Alexander Maurer, Alex McMahon, John Obasi, Krylan Pederson, Adam Shaeffer, Jesslyn Slaughter, Nicholas Surratt, Morgan Tolles, Mikayla Warner, Stephanie Wezell, Jacob Wilgus, Nathan Wilkins, Emmalee Yates. Honors Autumn Ackels, Nicholas Baum, Jade Boersma, Samuel Cappon, Clay Coltson, Lynlee Cotton, Emily DeZwaan, Thomas Furrow, Faith Garber, Caroline Garrison, Kailey Gilbert, Charles Hayes, Theron Heniser, Lezlie Herrington, Kaitlyn Keeler, Kenneth Kenyon, Emma Morawski, George Murphy, Katie Pack, Anna Pattok, Andreana Reese, Alec Ridderbos, Mckenzie Rudesill, Marleen Spate, Leah Thompson, Zachary Watson, Noah Wilson, Madeline Youngs. Ninth grade Highest honors Mara Allan, Megan Backe, *Kayleigh Collins, * Abigail Czinder, Jenna Ehredt, Joseph Feldpausch, *Reilly Former, Mary Green, Elizabeth Heide, Samuel Johnson, *Olivia Mead, Cassidy Monroe, *Emily Pattok, Timbree Pederson, Samantha Richardson, Trevor Ryan, Emily Sprague, David Stephens, Katherine Weinbrecht, Troy Yoder. High honors Cheyann Arens, Brianna Beck, Alexis Bloomberg, Zoe Campbell, Emily Casarez, Chloe Case, Samuel Dakin, Jordan Davis, Jacob Dunn, Mark Feldpausch, Logan Fish, Stevie Fuhr, Aaron Gibson, William Green, Rilee Hammond, Ethan Hart, Julia Helmholdt, Derek High, Kourtney Hubbert, Hannah Joerin-Horning, Nicholas Johnson, Alexis Kelmer, Katie Kuzava, Jack Longstreet, Mary-Jean Miller, Megan Morawski, Joumi Neil, Christina Osterink, Kathryn Pohl, Alan Rivera, Charlie Simpson, Madison Smith, Sandra Smith, Sarah Watson, Braeden Wescott, Emily Westers. Honors Virginia Arechiga, Jenelle Bailey, Olivia Barrett, Kipling Beck, Ian Bleam, Lauren Bloom, Destiny Burch, Jonathan Cook, Zackary Cummings, Elijah Evans, Tori Harding, Jazmine Heath, Carolynne Huebner, Samantha Mitchell, Brenagan Murphy, Jacklynn Nevins, Kayla Norris, Madeline Solmes, Taylor Tigchelaar, Kailee Tucker, Camille Van Dien, Sydney Wenman, Dylan Williams. State News Roundup Michigan, Israel sign industrial R&D agreement Gov. Rick Snyder and Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Roey Gilad Monday signed a bilateral cooperation agreement to promote joint industrial research and devel­ opment projects. The pact is intended to pro­ mote and enhance the economic partnership between Michigan and Israel, calling for issuance of a request for proposals from forprofit business collaborations between Michigan and Israeli companies. “This is a breakthrough opportunity between Michigan and Israel, two centers of global leadership in technology research and development, in a moment in history that val­ ues innovation,” Snyder said. “Our shared entrepreneurial spirit and technology leader­ ship combine for a broad range of possibili­ ties across a range of industries, such as auto­ motive, cyber security, water technologies, life sciences and defense.” The agreement, modeled after a similar pact between Israel and Massachusetts, calls for joint research and development projects between Israeli and Michigan companies and provides the conceptual framework for the issuance of joint RFP. It does not mention specific target technology sectors but is antic­ ipated to be primarily focused on industry sectors with major technology dimensions that are common areas of strength to both Michigan and Israel. Proposals will undergo a review conducted jointly by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Israel Office of the Chief Scientist. The signing comes a year after Snyder led a delegation to Israel where he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior government leaders. The signing followed an all-day cyber shar­ ing workshop in Dearborn for Michigan pub­ lic and private IT executives and featured experts from Israel and Michigan. New fish consumption guidelines released The Michigan Department of Community Health has released the new regional Eat Safe Fish Guides, formerly known as the Michigan Fish Advisory. The new guides provide fish consumption guidelines based on the levels of chemicals in the edible portions (usually the filets) of fish taken from waterbodies around the state of Michigan. “In an effort to better prepare Michigan residents for eating the fish they catch within our state, we are releasing these new Eat Safe Fish Guides to ensure people have access to the information they need to decide what fish, and how much, their family should eat,” said James K. Haveman, director of the MDCH. “These new guides are an easy-to-use resource for individuals and families looking for information about healthful fish consump­ tion.” ,r Throughoutthepastthree years, aiidthanks1 to a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, MDCH’s Division of Environmental Health has completely updated the science behind the Michigan Fish Consumption Advisory Program making it more scientifi­ cally defensible, replicable, and transparent. Additionally, MDCH has updated its outreach plan regarding communicating the new Eat Safe Fish Guides to Michigan residents ensur­ ing it is easier for people to understand and properly use the guidelines. While chemicals in fish are a worldwide problem not limited to Michigan and other states in the Great Lakes region, it is impor­ tant to note that fish from some areas in Michigan are more contaminated than others. By using the Eat Safe Fish Guides, Michigan fish consumers can be confident that they are making informed choices about eating the fish they catch from their local lakes or rivers. For more information or to view the new Eat Safe Fish Guide, visit www.michigan.gov/eatsafefish or call 800-648-6942. MDOT promotes on-road bicycling facilities The Michigan Department of Transportation is sponsoring “Training Wheels” courses around the state to help communities provide on-road bicycle facili­ ties (bike routes, bicycle lanes, shared-use paths, and shared roadways) for residents and visitors. The five- to six-hour course includes both classroom and outdoor instruction. Sessions will be offered July 7 in Houghton Lake; July 8 in Spring Lake; July 8 in Fremont; July 9 in Parchment; July 10 in Lansing; and July 11 in Grand Blanc. ~ “Training Wheels” shows communities how to integrate bike facilities into existing infrastructure to make bicycling safe and con­ venient, providing alternate transportation to make roads more complete for everyone. Classroom instruction using a guide produced by the American Association for State Highway and Transportation Officials is fol­ lowed by an on-road, on-bike portion. The outdoor segment provides participants a first­ hand look at the benefits of providing an alternative mode of travel that does not require expensive facilities for communities to build or maintain. The courses are intended for city, township and county managers; council members; engineers; and related design and planning staff. Anyone interested in the program should check the “Training Wheels” link on the MDOT website, www.michigan.gov/mdot-biking, for more information about the course. For details, call Cynthia Krupp, 517-335-2923, or email at kruppc@michigan.gov. WKW Roof Rail Systems to expand in Battle Creek The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced three business expan­ sion projects last week, including one in Battle Creek. WKW RoofRail Systems LLC is a newly formed subsidiary of WKW Erbsloeh North America Inc. The company manufactures aluminum materials for auto­ motive applications, including hood compo­ nents and roof railing systems, and is a sub­ sidiary of WKW automotive located in Wuppertal, Germany. Battle Creek Unlimited worked closely with Gemot Mindrup, company consultants and WKW board members during the site­ selection process, which includes assessment of facilities, properties, workforce and busi­ ness operating costs. Kellogg Community College’s Regional Manufacturing Technology Center and Barry, Branch, Calhoun Michigan Works have provided assistance in making Battle Creek the final choice for the company. “WKW is an exceptional global company, and we are thrilled to have them select the City of Battle Creek for their new location and future expansion,” said Battle Creek Unlimited President and CEO Karl Dehn. “WKW is a leader in roof rail system tech­ nologies and is poised for rapid growth in the North American automotive market. Battle Creek and our region are very fortunate to have 185 new job opportunities and more than $20 million in private investment added to our growing economy.” Citywide, Battle Creek continues to see economic development activity, with 15 new companies or expansions in the past 18 months, including Advanced Special Tools Inc., Behnke Logistics, Bleistahl North America, Borgess Health Park, Cosma Castings MI Inc., DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, II Stanley Co. Inc., Janesville Acoustics, Musashi Auto Parts Inc., Plymouth Packaging Inc, Post Foods, Prairie Farms Dairy, Systex Products, TRMI Inc. and now WKW RoofRail Systems, LLC. WKW plans to purchase a building in the Fort Custer Industrial Park where it will pro­ duce aluminum roof rail systems for the North American automotive market. The company will invest up to $23 million and create 186 jobs. As a result of this invest­ ment, WKW received a $950,000 Michigan BusinessDevelopment Program perform­ ance-based grant. A request will be made to the City of Battle Creek for property tax abatement and two acres of land for future expansion. Michigan was chosen over a com­ peting site in Alabama and one other state. �Page 14 — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Records fall at 32nd National 24-Hour Challenge Scott Luikart and Amy Miller are honored with their silver bowls Sunday morning at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School after earning the male and female high-mileage titles during the 32nd Annual National 24-Hour Challenge. (Photo by Al Stover) By Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Thank you for dialing up such a beautiful day for us. Holy buckets!” That was the message tandem rider Dave Hammer from Urbandale, Iowa, had for the volunteers at the first check-point of the 32nd Annual National 24-Hour Challenge Saturday morning at Lakewood Middle School. Hammer had just rolled in with tandem part­ ner Kyle Robinson from Ankeny, Iowa. The sun was shining, there was hardly a cloud in the sky. Dozens of riders peeled off layers as they got set for the second leg of the first loop of the weekend’s endurance cycling event. The first loop took riders from the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School (TKMS), through downtown Middleville, through downtown Freeport for the first time, to the first check-point at Lakewood Middle School. From there riders went on to check points at Baseline United Methodist Church and the Delton Library before returning to TKMS. Loop two took riders from TKKfS to the Yankee Springs State Recreation Area and back. Riders were then set to complete as many cycles around loop three as they could, a track covering a couple country blocks around TKMS in Middleville. Event registrar Pete Steve called the weath­ er “near-perfect.” It was that way from the start at TKMS Saturday morning and continued that way throughout the evening and into Sunday morning as 291 riders took part. The near-per­ fect conditions meant impressive results. “The normal field average has been consis­ tently in the 220s, but this year reached into the 260s,” said Steve. The 500-mile mark was bested for just the second year in the event’s history, with Scott Luikart from New Philadelphia, Ohicx posting 511.1 miles to set a new event record. The previous record high total was set by Chris Ragsdale in 2007 at 502.6 miles. Collin Johnson, the 2013 high-mileage champion from Ann Arbor, also topped the 500-mile mark recording 503.5 miles. The 2013 high-mileage champion on the women’s side was also edged for the top spot in 2014. Amy Miller from Holland took the women’s championship with 426.3 miles, as Pascale Lercangee from Powell, Ohio, totaled 412.4 miles. Several new class records were set, as well. Johnson's ride set a new record in Male 25-29, as well as Scott Luikart's ride in Male 50-54. David Stebbins (Belmont, MI) set a new record of 464.3 in Male 55-59. P. Ostman (Fond Du Lac, Wise.), set a hew record in Male 60-64. Finally, in his 29th year at the Challenge, Jim Hlavka (Mt. Pleasant, Wise.) not only set a new class record of 394.7 miles in Male 75+, but completed 11,000 lifetime miles at the Challenge. In women’s records, Kelsey Regan (Ames, Iowa) set a new mark of 341.5 miles in The lawn at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School turns into a campground with the return of the National 24-Hour Challenge. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Riders cruise through downtown Freeport during the National 24-Hour Challenge Saturday morning. A course change included the village in the route for the first time this year. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Female 18-24; Amy Miller’s ride set the new mark in Female 35-39 as did Lercangee’s in Female 50-54. Nancy Henriksson (Middleville) set a new record of 387.1 miles in her Female 55-59 class and Elizabeth Wicks (Boylston, Mass.) set the new mark of 239.1 miles in the Female 70-74 age class. Henriksson once again led local women in the event. Randall Bertrand (Hastings) was the top local male, finishing 363.1 miles before 8 a.m. Sunday morning. In the pairs categories, J Andrew Clayton (Powell, Ohio) and Eve Hush (Canal Winchester, Ohio) rode their recumbent tan­ dem to a new class record of 308.7 miles. Mother/Daughter pair Karen Myers (Lowell) and Colleen Myers. (Grand Rapids) set a com­ bined mileage record of 659.0, while Paul and Jennifer Danhaus (Wausau, Wise.) set a new Husband/Wife record of 804.6 miles. Steve noted that among the Challenge rid­ ers this year was Lon Haldeman, 56 (Sharon, Wise.), charismatic first winner of the Race Across America in 1982. “Lon has inspired many a cyclist, and now he and his wife, Susan Notorangelo, operate PAC Tours - guided bicycle expeditions all across America,” Steve said. R’idersoitCeatgain enjoyed “a'*spaghettisdinner prepared by the Middleville Rotary Friday evening, then Sturday morning were treated to a pancake breakfast served by the United Methodist Church. The Middleville Subway prepared breakfast sandwiches for the riders Sunday morning. While the Challenge covered much of Barry County, Thomapple Kellogg Middle School was once again the base of operations, with tents covering the lawns and sleeping bags and air mattresses covering the floor space in the gymnasium. The Challenge has 19 sponsors, of which four are based in Barry County and another nine in West Michigan. Sponsors provide in­ kind products and services as well as cash for door prizes. Seven West Michigan bike shops provide technical support for the riders, alternating time slots and locations. The Middleville Sheriff’s Reserve officers and Thomapple Township EMTs helped keep everyone safe. Pete Steve contributed to this article. 32nd Annual National 24-Hour Challenge Results Female 18-24 - 1. Kelsey Regan, Ames, IA, 341.50; 2. Sarah Kovacs, Grand Haven, MI, 201.10; 3. Rebecca Greenfield, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada, 54.90. Female 25-29 - 1. Jessica Anderson, Riders await the start of the 32nd Annual National 24-Hour Challenge at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School in Middleville Saturday as event registrar Pete Steve (fore­ ground left) runs through the morning announcements. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Miami, FL, 394.70; Female 30-34 - 1. Colleen Myers, Grand Rapids, MI, 394.70; 2. Valerie Litznerski, Kalamazoo, MI, 379.50; 3. Laura Melendez, Grand Rapids, MI, 219.90; 4. Heather Meguire, Chicago, IL, 123.90; 5. Tara Brennan, Lakewood, CO, 96.30. Female 35-39 - 1. Amy Miller, Holland, MI, 426.30; 2. Carla Murphy, Flushing, MI, 308.70; 3. Amy Vandenberg, Allendale, MI, 216.30; 4. Dana Longo, Cleveland Hts, OH, 171.90; 5. Laura Skinner, Grand Rapids, MI, 123.90. Female 40-44 - 1. Alison Murphy, Downers Grove, IL, 308.70; 2. Michelle Madden, Des Moines, IA, 270.70; 3. Aisha Soderberg, Oak Park, IL, 255.50; 4. Tanya Eichel, Waterloo, ON, Canada, 185.90; 5. Erin Phillips, Waterloo, ON, Canada, 170.70; 6. Susanne Aldridge, Grandville, MI, 155.50. Female 45-49 1. Melanie Wulf, St Charles, IL, 317.50; 2. Lori Gomez, Fruitport, MI, 316.30; 3. Tania Brammer, Kalamazoo, MI, 96.30. Female 50-54 - 1. Pascale Lercangee, Powell, OH, 412.40; 2. Kathryn RocheWallace, Marshall, MI, 349.10; 3. Debra Stein, Cattaraugus, NY, 271.90; 4. Lou Therrien, Sauk Rapids, MN, 269.50; 5. Dana Clark, Carmel, IN, 263.10; 6. Karen Soderlind, Park Ridge, IL, 231.50. Female 55-59 - 1. Nancy Henriksson, Middleville, MI, 387.10; 2. Diane Weiss, Detroit, MI, 254.30; 2. Karen Myers, Lowell, MI, 254.30. Female 60-64 - 1. Sarah Weis, Montague, MA, 254.30; 2. Susan Paul, Aurora, OH, 239.10; 3. Nancy Lange, Wyoming, MI, 232.70; 4. Joyce Wierzbicki, Flushing, MI, 208.70; 5. Mary Kay Germaine, Oakville, ON, Canada, 155.50. Female 70-74 - 1. Elizabeth Wicks, Boylston, MA, 239.10. Male 18-24 - 1. Tim Ruesink, Kalamazoo, MI, 356.70; 2. Benjamin Thompson, Newaygo, MI, 302.30; 3. Henry Weis, Montague, MA, 301.10; 4. Isaac Ulanowicz, Coopersville, MI, 279.50; 5. Michael DeMarco, Grand Haven, MI, 270.70; 6. Patrick McGettigan, Muskegon, MI, 241.50; 7. Jameson Kloeckner, Lansing, MI, 187.10; 8. Randall Bradley, Dorr, MI, 178.30. Male 25-29 - 1. Collin Johnson, Ann Arbor, MI,. 503.50; 2. Tom Anderson, Continued next page PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES BASEMENT O| WATERPROOFING >> Wf TuRk) u£T 5 07657257 Call Scott 517-290-5556 877-448-1548 Make a date with Adventu FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS/ MOLD REMEDIATION TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. Your adventure begins with a one-day Canadian Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Saul-1 Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Ste. Marie has to offer, including the new5 Heritage Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal. Packages start at just $158. Train runs June 24 - Oct 13, 2014. S’ 77585939 > ■ Andrew Peters (Albion) takes a moment for a photo as the Middleville United Methodist Church’s pancake breakfast winds down in the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School cafeteria Saturday morning before the start of the National 24-Hour Challenge. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — Page 15 > ;■ ■ ■: - • ■ obl i Riders pass by the Kalamazoo Pipe Band, playing its bag pipes and drums on the bridge in downtown Middleville. The band played a send off at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School before heading down to the bridge to welcome riders along with a small crowd of spectators. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Gadbury, Waterford, WI, 225.10; 19. Brian Bundy, Ravenna, MI, 208.70; 19. Ken Schoolcraft, MI, 394.70; 3: Kevin Anderson, DeGraaf, Hudsonville, MI, 208.70; 21. James Schoolcraft, MI, 379.50; 4. Matthew Meyer, Karlovec, Shaker Hts, OH, 202.30; 22. Jason Grand Haven, MI, 232.70; 5. Matt Ulanowicz, Coopersville, MI, 200.40; 23. Jeff Woolworth, Howell, MI, 209.90; 6. Warren Rothley, Flint, MI, 193.50; 24. John Jaqua, Schuitema, Hart, MI, 203.50; 7. Deric Hastings, MI, 179.50; 25. Frank Gasaway, Skinner, Lakewood, CO, 202.30; 8. Jesse Trail Creek, IN, 178.30; 26. Bob Finger, West Sallak, Niles, MI, 171.90; 9. James Bloomfield, MI, 163.10; 26. Ross Hull Jr, Beckering, Byron Center, MI, 155.50. Grand Rapids, MI, 163.10. Male 30-34 - 1. Lee Bunker, Battle Creek, Male 50-54 - 1. Scott Luikart, New MI, 333.90; 2. Matt Streicher, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, OH, 511.10; 2. Ken Kloet, IN, 326.30; 3. Chad Hutchison, Grand Haven, Muskegon, MI, 426.30; 3. David Tomasik, MI, 318.70; 4. Jonathon Gridley, Findlay, Grand Rapids, MI, 402.30; 4. Eddie Fagan, OH, 303.50; 5. Ian Redfern, Troy, MI, 254.30; Decatur, GA, 388.30; 5. Rusty Yeager, 6. Joshua Duggan, Grand Rapids, MI, 211.10; Evansville, IN, 379.50; 6. John Connor, 6. Phillip Fox, Chicago, IL, 211.10; 8. Greg Clarkston, MI, 370.70; 7. Gary Church, Lehto, Royal Oak, MI, 202.30; 9. Brian Fruitport, MI, 355.50; 8. Dennis Thome, Sinke, Rockford, MI, 194.70; 10. Brian Birmingham, MI, 340.30; 8. Jeff Stephens, Cloutier, Chicago, IL, 123.90; 10. Roberto Worthington, OH, 340.30; 10. Otto Weyer Jr, Perez, Grand Rapids, MI, 123.90; 12. Paul Garden City, MI, 332.50; 11. Mikael Hulford, Grand Rapids, MI, 34.80. Henriksson, Middleville, MI, 317.50; 11. Male 35-39 - 1. Damon Taaffe, Richard Lawrence, Conneautville, PA, Washington, DC, 488.30; 2. Chad Lahey, 317.50; 11. Steven Turner, St Charles, IL, Grand Haven, MI, 418.70; 3. Anthony 317.50; 14. John Lupina, Holt, MI, 316.30; Lisinicchia, Huntington, IN, 411.10; 4. Roger 15. Jeffrey Mason, Washington, IN, 309.90; Bonga, Kentwood, MI, 326.30; 5. Benjamin 15. Larry Gorey, Downers Grove, IL, 309.90; Stuart, Grand Rapids, MI, 307.50; 6. Geoffrey 17. Joe Lundberg, Pine Grove Mills, PA, Supplee, Jenison, MI, 256.70; 7. Jeremiah 308.70; 17. Rainard Beer, Strongsville, OH, Shutty, North Ridgeville, OH, 232.70; 8. 308.70; 19. Dave Kuykendall, Evansville, IN, Jason Bailey, Holland, MI, 225.10; 9. Brian 304.90; 20. Brian Wheeler, Rock Hill, SC, Updike, Grand Rapids, MI, 223.90; 10. Chris 301.10; 21. Todd Goodman, North Royalton, Cochran, Tucson, AZ, 209.90; 11. Joe OH, 287.10; 22. David Atkins, Sand Lake, Johnson, Wyoming, MI, 208.70; 12. Brian MI, 278.30; 23. Brian Curtis, Wyoming, MI, Yost, Berkley, MI, 123.90; 13. Matthew 269.50; 24. Ray Spooner, Urbana, IL, 265.50; Nicholson, Seymour, IN, 71.70. 25. Dale Hansen, Swartz Creek, MI, 263.10; Male 40-44 -1, Jeff Schmela, Wheaton, IL, 25. Ralph Mlady Jr, Parma, OH, 263.10; 27. 403.50; 1. Martin Hagen, Edgerton, WI, Lee Meyer, Elmhurst, IL, 255.50; 28. Greg 403.50; 3. Robert Hayley, Taylor, MI, 379.50; Pike, Yorktown, VA, 254.30; 28. Peter Zippie, 4. Nathan Brooks, Barrie, ON, Canada, Lansing, MI, 254.30; 28. Ralph Germaine, Oakville, ON, Canada, 254.30; 31. Kevin Heidenr MI," 317.50; 7. Kevin Owens, Dover, OH, 302.30; 8. Kurt Schneider, Franklin, NY, 232.70; 33. Sebastian Tochowicz, Ira, MI, 301.10; 9. Tom Farris, Indianapolis, IN, 231.50; 34. Mark Sclater, Dover, OH, 284.70; 10. Gary Waggoner, Elkridge, MD, 203.50; 34. Christopher DeGraaf, Holland, MI, 278.30; Ronald Schuitema, Shelby, MI, 203.50; 36. 11. Pawel Rygulski, Bloomfield Hills, MI, Bob Parsons, St Louis, MI, 201.10; 36. David 254.30; 12. Matthew Peterson, Gaylord, MI, Bartnicki Sr, Wyandotte, MI, 201.10; 36. Joe 208.70; 12. Matthew Miles, Holt, MI, 201.10; Kovacs, Grand Haven, MI, 201.10; 36. Rob 12. Shawn Chadwick, Hastings, MI, 201.10; Coxon, Cedar Springs, MI, 201.10; 40. Terry 12. Tony Pack, Fisherville, KY, 201.10; 15. Butcher, Portage, MI, 171.90; 41. Andrew Max Huffman, Washington, DC, 171.90; 16. Peters, Albion, MI, 170.70; 42. Bradley Clinton Arms, Byron Center, MI, 147.90; 17. Johnson, Muskegon, MI, 155.50; 43. Gregory Brian Fitzgerald, Seymour, IN, 123.90; 17. Clark, Carmel, IN, 96.30. Eric Nyman, Rockford, IL, 123.90; 17. Male 55-59 - 1. David Stebbins, Belmont, Martin Bracy, Weidman, MI, 123.90; 17. MI, 464.30; 2. Glenn Dik, Rockford, MI, Michael Cantrell, Holt, MI, 123.90; 21. Chad 411.10; 2. Lon Haldeman, Sharon, WI, Geiger, Cadillac, MI, 71.70. 411.10; 4. Richard Kordenbrock, Cincinnati, Male 45-49 - 1. Jon Batek, Batavia, IL, OH, 402.30; 5. Dan Van Dyk, Belding, MI, 426.30; 2. Paul Linck, Atlanta, GA, 402.30; 3. 385.90; 6. Tim Meyer, Grand Haven, MI, Thomas Barry, Charlottesville, VA, 387.10; 4. 379.50; 7. Jonathan Weis, Nelson, NH, Steve Pupel, Grand Rapids, MI, 364.30; 5. 378.30; 8. Bill Cound, Oswego, IL, 370.70; 9. Randall Bertrand, Hastings, MI, 363.10; 6. Marc Pritchard, Cattaraugus, NY, 364.30; 9. Michael Billing, Wheaton, IL, 326.30; 7. William Blake, Gales Ferry, CT, 364.30; 11. Christopher Blunt, Leslie, MI, 317.50; 8. Peter Newbury, Clarkston, MI, 355.50; 11. Chris Gonnsen, Grand Blanc, MI, 316.30; 9. Rick Robinson, Farmington Hills, MI, Mark Alexander, Swartz Creek, MI, 308.70; 355.50; 13. Barry Benson, Ellicot City, MD, 10. Tom Mueller, Evansville, IN, 303.50; 11. 340.30; 13. George Raimer, Saranac, MI, Michael Kubo, Palos Heights, IL, 302.30; 12. 340.30; 15. Bob Corman, Mountain View, David Ringey, Beverly Hills, MI, 270.70; 13. CA, 339.10; 16. Christopher Cobum, Boston, Mark Harrison, Naperville, IL, 265.50; 14. MA, 308.70; 16. Gary Berk, Ludington, MI, Paul Groth, Sauk Rapids, MN, 263.10; 15. 308.70; 16. Gary Michalek, Northville, MI, Shannon Pike, Portland, MI, 254.30; 16. 308.70; 16. Jim Flesch, Deerfield, IL, 308.70; David DeGraaf, Rockford, MI, 247.90; 17. 20. Brad Pollen, Waukesha, WI, 301.10; 20. Allen Murphy, Flushing, MI, 239.10; 18. John Randy Hottinger, Noblesville, IN, 301.10; 20. Dale Hansen (Swartz Creek) has his tag punched by volunteer Trevor Deater at the first check-point at Lakewood Middle School Saturday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) From previous page Tom Keeley (Chesapeake, Virginia) directs the Kalamazoo Pipe Band as he crosses the bridge over the Thornapple River in downtown Middleville Saturday morning during the 32nd Annual National 24-Hour Challenge. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Steve Johns, Carmel, IN, 301.10; 20. William Smith, Frederick, MD, 301.10; 24. Ed Korres, Tallmadge, OH, 299.90; 25. Dieter Dauberman, Jackson, MI, 293.50; 26. Thomas Dunn, Wheaton, IL, 287.10; 27. Thomas Murphy, Hinsdale, IL, 271.90; 28. James Hoppenrath, Flushing, MI, 270.70; 29. Michael Klein, Akron, OH, 269.50; 30. Jay Baker, Indianapolis, IN, 255.50; 30. Richard Diermeier, Onalaska, WI, 255.50; 32. Dennis Jeffers, Gaines, MI, 254.30; 33. Herb Boven, Allegan, MI, 247.10; 34. Jeff Pierce, Kettering, OH, 246.70; 35. John Klinger, Grand Haven, MI, 242.70; 36. Doug Patrick, Vicksburg, MI, 239.10; 37. Ron Erdely, Brownsburg, IN, 223.90; 38. Daryl Kunz, Highland Park, IL, 217.50; 39. Randy Higgins, Wyoming, MI, 208.70; 40. Rick Lehto, Auburn Hills, MI, 202.60; 41. Alfred Christian, Dimondale, MI, 201.10; 42. Rick Pearce, Coopersville, MI, 179.50; 43. Don Bush, Pinconning, MI, 170.70; 43. Russ Aubil, Wayland, MI, 170.70; 45. Joe Makuch, Ada, MI, 163.10; 46. Paul Carpenter, Batavia, IL, 123.90; 47. Edwin Greenfield, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada, 54.90. , ..... . ... ... ......, Wl, 441.50; 2. Daniel Shook, Wadsworth, OH, 417.50; 3. Tom Keeley, Chesapeake, VA, 394.70; 4. Gene Ter Horst, Byron Center, MI, 387.10; 5. Gary Trap, Grand Rapids, MI, 325.10; 6. Frank Brichetto, Chicago, IL, 308.70; 6. Mike Santoski, Grand Rapids, MI, 308.70; 8. William Horstman, Indianapolis, IN, 301.10; 9. James Hack, Essexville, MI, 293.50; 10. Rick Bainter, Nappanee, IN, 261.90; 11. Daniel Updike, Greenville, MI, 239.10; 11. — Ward~ "Peterson, Aurora , OH, 239.10; 13. David Meridith, Hartland, WI, 227.50; 14. Paul Spruit, Grand Rapids, MI, 223.90; 15. Kenneth Lehto, Royal Oak, MI, 202.30; 16. Cliff Hoffman, Northfield, IL, 201.10; 16. Donald Spence, Mishawaka, IN, 201.10; 18. Terrance Miles, Hastings, MI, 170.70; 19. Gerald Stuart, Mt Pleasant, MI, 147.90; 20. Jack Van Kuiken, Marietta, OH, 49.70. Male 65-69 - 1. David Thompson, Burr Ridge, IL, 325.10; 2. David Westerholm, Lombard, IL, 278.30; 3. David Geerlings, Holland, MI, 255.50; 4. Daniel Haraburda, Montague, MI, 239.10; 5. Jim Wilson, Hickory Comers, MI, 232.70; 6. Bill Lorenz, Des Moines, IA, 231.50; 7. Kevin Magin, N Muskegon, MI, 223.90; 8. Allen Holloway, Hamilton, ON, Canada, 208.70; 9. Bill Skinner, Grand Rapids, MI, 208.70; 10. Jim Siegel, Grand Rapids, MI, 185.90; 10. Ron Brooks, Bowmanville, ON, Canada, 185.90; 12. Bill Schwarz, Kinderhook, NY, 123.90; 12. David Skinner, Fredericktown, OH, 123.90; 14. Chris Shea, Grand Rapids, MI, 96.30; 14. Elmer Derks, Jenison, MI, 96.30; 14. John Koza, Grant, MI, 96.30. Male 70-74 - T. William Ingraham, Scituate, MA, 301.10; 2. Jay Muller, Middleville, MI, 278.30; 3. Hadley Moore, Hastings, MI, 246.70; 4. Algie Murphy, Gaines, MI, 223.90; 5. Michael O'Donnell, Hastings, MI, 201.10; 6. Gene Cochran, Midland, MI, 185.90; 7. Gerald Bruce, Bay City, MI, 123.90. Male 75+ - 1. James Hlavka, Mount Pleasant, WI, 394.70; 2. Don Stowers, Grayling, MI, 225.10; 3. Armand Chappell, Mesa, AZ, 201.10. Recumbent Male - 1. John Harthoom, Watkins, IA, 401.10; 2. Kenneth Lanteigne, Columbus, IN, 394.70; 3. Geoffrey Madden, Plymouth, MI, 363.10; 4. Robert Palmer, Walled Lake, MI, 255.50; 5. Kenneth Scott, Muskegon, MI, 247.90; 6. Clarence Eisinger, Laingsburg, MI, 223.90; 7. Eric Winn, Nearly 100 schools won state titles during 2013-14 season A total of 99 schools won one or more of the 127 team Finals championships awarded by the Michigan High School Athletic Association during the 2013-14 school year with six programs winning the first MHSAA schools. The Detroit Consortium boys basketball, Jonesville boys bowling, Croswell-Lexington girls bowling, Bark River-Harris girls golf, Farmington ice hockey and Ann Arbor Skyline boys soccer teams all brought home the first MHSAA team championships in their schools’ histories. For the second straight school year, a total of 33 teams won their first MHSAA titles. A total of 40 champions were repeat winners from 2012-13 - and 25 of those won for at least the third straight season. The Birmingham Brother Rice boys lacrosse team has the longest title streak of 10 seasons. Thank you for supporting the 28th Annual Chamber Golf Outing Member FDIC TITLE SPONSOR: Chemical Bank Hastings OUR HOST: Hastings Country Club HOLE SPONSORS: Bosley Pharmacy Carbon Green BioEnergy, LLC Lake Trust Credit Union Miller Real Estate Portland Federal Credit Union Union Bank Walker, Fluke & Sheldon Wow! GRAND PRIZE SPONSOR: ACE Hardware Buckland Insurance Agency Coleman Agency Manpower Newton Well Drilling State Farm - Tai Gearhart Bay Pointe Inn Yankee Springs Country Club Algonquin Lake Suites Hastings Country Club The Thornapple Area Soccer Club (TASC) U-10 boys soccer team, The Tornadoes, won the 2014 Portage Soccer Classic Silver Division Championship over the weekend of June 13-15. The team defeated the Caledonia Cats 8-2, Portage SC (green) 4-1, the Sting 4-1 and Portage SC (white) 4-0. Six different players scored the team’s 20 goals at the tournament. Team members include (from left) Brian Roderick, Carson Woods, Grant Woods, Austin Chivis, Evan Fabiano, Jaymes Thorne, Daniel Beyer, Mitchell Corner, Andrew Nathan, Alex Harrington, Nick Vreeland and Logan Westcott. while the Battle Creek St. Philip volleyball team has won eight straight titles for the sec­ ond-longest streak overall and longest among girls programs. Marquette claimed the most championsliips, six, winning2 ifirDiVf^dWTf^5ys>iskling, Upper Peninsula Division 1 boys cross country and girls cross country, Upper Peninsula boys swimming and diving and girls swimming and diving, and Upper Peninsula Division 1 girls track and field. Five schools won three titles apiece: Brother Rice, Bloomfield Hills CranbrookKingswood, Birmingham Seaholm, Detroit Country Day and East Grand Rapids. Sixteen of the MHSAA's 28 championship tournaments are unified, involving teams from the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, while separate competition to determine titlists in both Peninsulas is conducted in remaining sports BARRA CHEMICAL BANK. SUPPORT SPONSOR: WBCH J-Ad Graphics Biggby Coffee TASC team wins title at Portage Brighton, MI, 163.10; 8. Gary Rider, North Muskegon, MI, 71.70. Recumbent Tandem - 1. Eve Hush, Canal Winchester, OH, 308.70; 1. J Andrew Clayton, Powell, OH, 308.70. Tandem Male/Femaie - 1. Jennifer’ Danhaus, Wausau, WI, 402.30; 1. Paul Danhaus, Wausau, WI, 402.30; 2. Barb Hart, Mattawan, MI, 339.10; 2. John Hart, Mattawan, MI, 339.10; 3. Karen Iseminger, Westfield, IN, 301.10; 3. Mark Bettinger, Westfield, IN, 301.10; 4. Betty Core, Bellefontaine, OH, 255.50; 4. Robert Core, Bellefontaine, OH, 255.50; 5. Gloria Wilson, Ann Arbor, MI, 147.90; 5. Jeff Kleckner, Commerce, MI, 147.90; 6. Rhonda Brockley, Barrie, ON, Canada, 123.90; 6. Scott Garrett, Barrie, ON, Canada, 123.90. Tandem Male/Male 1. Brian Rummelhart, Kenosha, WI, 308.70; 1. Mike Rummelhart, Kenosha, WI, 308.70; 2. Dave Hammer, Urbandale, IA, 232.70; 2. Kyle Robinson, Ankeny, IA, 232.70. TEE SPONSORS: Applebee’s Applied Imaging Biggby Coffee - Caleodnia Brann’s Steakhouse Commercial Bank Deming’s Auto Collision Dr. Scott Bloom Dr. Stephen Williams Endoscopy Repair Specialist, Inc. Eye & ENT Specialist Firstbank FlexFab Girrbach Funeral Home Gun Lake Casino Hastings Big Boy Hastings City Bank Hastings Mutual Insurance Hickey Electric, Inc. Historic Charlton Park C 11 a Hl bCT .of commerce ICS Travel Jerry Hall Septic KCC - Barry County Center Les’s Sanitary Service Lighthouse Title Long Lake Outdoor Lynn Denton Agency, Inc. MacLeod Chiropractic Center MagnumCARE Maxi Muffler Plus MEI Telecom Services Mid Michigan Group Performance Plus Quick Lube Portland Federal Credit Union Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. 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Tai Gearhart — State Farm Insurance Lynn Janson — Hastings Country Club Terry Koch — Hastings Country Club Kristin Royston — Manpower Marge Kesler — Newton Well Drilling Stacey Graham — Charlton Park Tammy Daniels — Coleman Agency Carol Vogt — Barry County Chamber of Commerce g 3 �Page 16 — Thursday, June 19, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Variety of topics addressed at Maple Valley school board meeting by Shari Carney Staff Writer Citizens spoke up on a variety of topics at the Maple Valley Board of Education meeting Monday, June 9. “I guess I understand about reassignments of staff,” said Cory Furlong, “but where has the board taken this subject up?” President April Heinze said decisions to reassign staff belong within administration of the district. “Why is this not being taken up by the board?” repeated Furlong. “One person can cut staff?” Furlong said two long-time members of the staff have been affected. Dennis Vanderhoef has been removed as the senior band director, and Todd Gonser has been removed from being the junior/senior high school principal. “I see no evaluations, disciplinary actions taken. Why is this happening?” he continued. Vice president Tim Burd said the main job of the board is to hire the superintendent* who has the power to make personnel decisions. “We can remove her from that position if her actions are inappropriate,” said Burd. “Yes — with justification,” added Heinze, who ended the comments by saying “person­ nel matters will not be discussed.” Craig Lachsheid asked for clarification on the role of the technology director being the second in command to the superintendent. The technology director is Tracy George. “Is that person there for discipline?” asked Lachsheid. “She’s second in command, if I’m not here — no discipline,” answered Falcon. Lachsheid said state law requires certifica­ tion to be able to discipline, and he was trying to clarify. Katrina Gordon asked Falcon how long she intends to stay and about new policies she has heard about, such as no hand holding and dress code changes. Gordon also mentioned students no longer being allowed to call adults, such as teachers and coaches, by nick­ names. Falcon said board policies and procedures are items needing attention at building levels. She said a letter was sent home to families with students in grades sixth through 11th. Gordon’s children have all graduated from Maple Valley. Tyfanie Garrity raised concerns over an incident that occurred last fall where her grandchild participated in an assembly after her parents had asked that the child be exempt. “I agree with the parents,” said Falcon acknowledging the mistake. “They have every right to choose ... it’s still every parent’s right — we completely agree.” Kristie and Tony Fahner each addressed areas of concern. Kristie Fahner said she was concerned about children’s rights in a lockdown situa­ tion and asked about a canine unit going through the high school where backpacks were left in the hallway for a search. She asked if a warrant or parental permis­ sion are necessary in the event of a search. “If somebody’s caught, are they taken to their parents?” asked Fahner, “Will they have some sort of record later?” LAKEWOOD, continued from page 1 ————— for a savings of $12,225. • Reduce West Elementary early childhood special education position by half, saving $31,000. • Reduce special education parapro posi­ tion by half, saving $13,000. • Reduce, one kindergarten section, moving 13 Woodland Elementary students to West Elementary, saving $70,000. • Reduce one elementary special education teaching position, saving $23,4.65. • Create a third-and-fourth grade split classroom at Woodland Elementary, with a parapro, saving $42,000. • Earn a Title 2 incentive by reducing kindergarten classroom size, saving $70,000. This would mean moving students to create a classroom with only 17 students • Reduce parapro positions wherever possi­ ble, for possible savings. • Eliminate Level 1 building tech positions for a savings of $9,685. These cuts total $492,150, which would balance the budget for the upcoming school year. Additional cuts being considered include eliminating Lansing Community College Vocational Education and moving students to Heartlands for a possible savings of $142,713 plus an additional possible savings of $27,000; closing an elementary school, sav­ ing $266,000; and eliminating the general fund transfer to athletics, saving $263,407. The budget hearing will take place after the school board workshop Monday, June 23, at 6 p.m. in the middle school media center. “Your student wasn’t searched,” said Heinze. Falcon said cars also were searched, and the practice is going on in surrounding districts. She mentioned Eaton Rapids, Charlotte and “every other district in this area.” “Are they taken to the parents?” repeated Kristie. . “Yes ma’am,” said Falcon. Fahner also raised concerns regarding a student assembly about the recent bond issue. Students who were eligible to vote were shown a presentation of the bond proposal. This was the same presentation given at vari­ ous community venues. It is available on the school website. The assembly was not mandatory. “I think it’s unethical,” said Kristie. “Have you seen it,” asked Falcon. “No,” said Fahner. Tony asked if the superintendent will be receiving a pay increase with the reassign­ ment of Todd Gonser. “No,” said Falcon. Tony Fahner then asked if the removed administrator would receive a pay decrease and Falcon answered, “Yes.” “How can we as a public see board poli­ cies?” Tony Fahner asked. “What rights do we have to see evaluations?” Heinze said the policies are on the school website. “I didn’t agree with the bond that was passed,” said Tony Fahner. “I’ll say that pub­ licly.” Lakewood shortstop Caudy named 02 All-State infielder Lakewood’s Alex Caudy was recently named first team All-State in Divisoin 2 for his performance during his senior season for the Viking varsity baseball team. GAudy hit .467 on the season, with 40 RBI. He had a .720 slugging percentage. When he was­ n’t at shortstop he compiled a 4-2 record pitching for the Vikings, tallying a 2.44 ERA. “He was a major reason for our success,” said Lakewood varsity baseball coach Denny Frost. “He was solid at short and did everything we could ask for from an offen­ sive stand point. He is a quality person that deserves this honor.” Maple Valley has coaching vacancies Lakewood High School goes on for 2014-15 season lockdown after social media threat Maple Valley High School is in the process of looking for a new varsity cross country coach and a seventh grade girls’ basketball coach for the 2014-15 school year. Anyone interested in the head coaching position should send a letter of interest to athletic director Duska Brumm via e-mail at dbrumm@mvs.kl2.mi.us or by mail at Maple Valley High School, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096. The school has said there is a deadline of July 7 to apply. by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer Tuesday, June 3, after being made aware of a threat made on social media about bring a gun to school, Lakewood High School Principal Brian Williams sent the following message to parents via the school’s Honeywell system. . “This is Lakewood High School Principal Brian Williams with a very important mes­ sage. Earlier today, we received word of a threat of violence was -made against a Lakewood student. With the assistance of The Barry County Sheriffs office, it was deter­ mined that the threat was credible and it was determined to hold a Shelter in Place and search the school. With the assistance of Eaton County’s Canine Unit, a complete search of the school was conducted. Students remained in class until the search was com­ pleted. No evidence that the threat could be carried out was discovered. The Barry County Sheriffs office is still investigating the source of the threat. If you have further questions, please contact me at the high school, 616-374­ 8868.” /hwnd Twit Member FDIC FREE TROLLEY RIDES Hastings & Gun Lal Ride downtown for dinner, view the new sculptures, shop, get some ice cream, have coffee or drinks, visit the park... Fridays from 6pm to 9pm through August 15 The City of Hastings will be the venue this summer for the newest Trolley route. Every Friday night, now through August 15, the Trolley will ring through the streets from 6pm to 9:00pm. Catch it at any of the schools in the city limits, any city park, and other designated stops, or just flag it down on its route. All rides FREE compliments of the local businesses listed here. Downtown Hastings TAVERN COURT HOUSE In Downtown’ Hastings 1st Ward Park Bob King Park Tyden Park COUNTY SEAT LOUNGE 7:01 COURT HOUSE County Seat Southeastern School 6:24 7:14 2nd Ward Park High School 7:21 Middle School 8:14 Fish Hatchery Park Dairy Queen 6:41 8:21 FRIDAYS 6:00 PfO 4 9:0 verron OF HASTINGS CDtefnan Sotm/ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-06-26.pdf 2d2728373802491e2816d87c484e205c PDF Text Text mstWGS Mun U35MW 2.21 tASF3Wf ST HHS looking for new principal Accountability has no political color See Ediitrf11 0,1 Page 4 See Story on Page 3 Maple Valley’s Gonser named All-State See Story on Page 14 denoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 'a oo:' Has 1 VOLUME 161. No. 25 ANNER PRICE 75C City council approves burning, dining ordinances Will purchase Hastings Mfg. warehpusesite Fireworks set for July 3 and 5 The Algonquin Luke Community Association will present its fireworks show Thursday July 3. at dusk, or shortly after K) p.m. In case of inclement weather, the fire­ works will be Sunday. July 6. The fireworks at Gun Lake arc scheduled tor Saturday. July 5. at Murphy’s Point. The slate park has ample parking available; a Recreation Passport is required. All boaters are reminded to stay away from the fireworks launch sites. Marine officers will lx? patrolling both lakes. i Amateur radio group hosting field day by Fran Favcrman Staff Writer Two ordinances were passed at Monday’s meeting of the Hastings City Council with a minimum of discussion. Mayor Frank Campbell allowed each council member pres­ ent at least one comment but did not allow lengthy rehashing of already covered ground. The first ordinance was a revision of an open-burning regulation that specifically exempts campfires and cooking fires, such as gas and charcoal grills. The ordinance would ban the burning of leaves. Council member Don Bowers asked for an explanation of the ordinance, particularly ns it concerned burn­ ing leaves that have fallen in the spring from oak trees. City attorney Stephanie Fekkes said the leaves could not be burned. The measure passed with Bowers dissent­ ing. Council member Al Jarvis was absent and excused from the meeting. The second ordinance concerned the pro­ posal to allow platform dining in parking Hie Burry' Amateur Radio Association will have its semi-annual field day Saturday. June 28. at the Freeport wafer lower park, beginning 2 p.m. and continuing through noon Sunday. June 29. The public is wel­ come. Sponsored by the American Radio Relay | fe.u:ue. a lutinaal organization of radio amateurs, the field day is billed as the i world’s largest emergency communications exercise, with literally thousands of stations participating all over North America and elsewhere. The purpo.se of the event is to operate from an unsupported area, so that in an emergency, when the usua) resources are not available, emergency communications will be accessible The Barry Amateur Radio Association will have approximately nine stations demonstrating different areas of amateur radio a’ the park — every thing from longhaul voice and old-school Morse Code to satellite voice and data transmission. A demonstration table will include posters and pictures explaining about ama­ teur radio in general and the BAR/X in par­ ticular. Choral society to join patriotic concert Music for the next Hastings City Band concert will be full of marches, military' hymns and other red. white and blue lunes Wednesday, July 2. when the Lakewwd Area Choral Society joins the band at /JO p in. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in downtow n Hastings. Th- two ensembles will perform u.dmdually. as well as together, lor several selec- “Xtong the sclectrons will be a sfveial tribute to veterans with a pert.rnnanu, ol all ^i^'tadShoirwillounbinelbrper- Sea'the'BeX.' Stripes forever.' ^'Xtendees are or blankets on whtch to st Jul) 3. - , i(k. See DINING, page 2 Traffic, road use provide initial hospital construction concerns (From left) Mayor Frank Campbell, council member Bill Redman, Mike Halldax, and council member Barry Woods accept a flag presented by U.S. Army Capt. Randy Knowles. Recall committee forming in Lakewood school district . by Doug Vander Loan Editor As promised, county residents have begun to get a look at more detailed plans for the proposed new Pennock Health Services $70 million hospital and medical arts facility to be constructed on the former Ferris family property at the intersection of M-37 and M-43 highways, just west of Hastings. Unfortunately, a key local government planning committee did not when it expect ed to discuss the plans at a meeting last week. “I understand thg difficulty with the site.” said Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Girr. a member of the fixe-member .XI­ 37 Corridor Committee, “bin that’s why we’re here, to try to solve the difficulty. “That’s tough to do, w hen a key compo­ nent doesn’t show.” Due to a scheduling oversight for which Pennock executive and site manager Jim Wincek telephoned his apologies to each Reception planned for new superintendent Every one is invited to attend a welcome reception for new Hastings Area School System Superintendent Carrie Duits. The district’s boprd of education will host the reception at 6:30 p.m. 'luesJay, July I. in the mulri-purpo>e room of Hastings Middle Schoo). 232 W. Grand St.. Hastings. Following the reception, the board will con­ duct its semi-annual organizational meeting in the same room, beginning at 7 p.m. areas adjacent to downtown eateries. Council member Brenda McNabb Stange said she was concerned about dedicated park­ ing. noting that the council had refused to allow a dedicated handicapped space for an individual. She said her second concern was regarding situations where restaurants or eat­ ing establishments were directly opposite each other on the same street. ’ Councilman David Jaspersc expressed con­ cern about losing parking space at his store. City Manager Jett Mansfield said that there had been few problems with competing restaurants objecting to a competitor’s desire to offer platform dining. “I recommend giving the staff the latitude to work out situations as they arise.” he said, adding the program was successful in the communities stall had surveyed. John Hart, community development direc­ tor. suggested a recent Harley-Davidson party as the kind of event that would be attracted. committee mcmlx r. -ccK did not ailend the meeting which he had requested to dis­ cuss with the committee file planning and potential traffic challenges. Though Carr observed the hospital was “a day late and a dollar short” on attempt­ ing to solve the difficulties Wincek had hoped to address, the committee did share preliminary discussion on the main areas ot concern, especially to county residents and neighbors at the proposed site who’vc voiced objections in two previously-held community meetings held at the Hastings Public Library and at the hospital. Chief among them arc the effects that an expected vault in traffic will have at the intersection of M-37 and Tanner Lake Road and on Tanner Lake Road itself. “You all know the arm wrestling we’re doing with the Wai Mart driveway entrance.” reminded Carr. "Now. we’re throwing another one out there.” See HOSPITAL, page 2 by Bonnie Mattson A group of citizens in the Lakewood area is planning to form a committee in an effort to recall all but one of its school district’s board members. ' "This is not about any one person, but the students, their protection and the direction of the school,” said Shane McNeill, who has recently spoken out against how administra­ tors, the board and the school district handled re|X)rts sexual molestation by volunteer Chad Curtis. "This is not about any individuals, but about putting qualified people, willing to speak up with the power of their convictions to do what is right, not what looks out for their buddy.” * McNeill plans to create a Facebook page and place newspaper ads inviting district res­ idents to join the effort. The idea came after reading a letter to the editor in the June 21 Lakewood News by Ken Fry. who wrote. “Quit paying high salaries to administration - 1.. .. who do no! serve me people; Get off the whining and take cliarye.” McNeill said he hopes others w ill join in an effort to bring new leadership to the district, which reportedly has 200 students within the district attending other schools. He blames the “ineptitude and incompetence of adminis­ trators in highly compensated positions of authority who completely failed to have in place adequate safeguards that allowed a predator into the sanctuary of a school. “We will need a team who is willing to conduct a nationwide evaluation process that will yield, hopefully.” he said, "a qualified alum with educational administration experi­ ence in being a superintendent elsewhere: someone who knows what the job requires and why; someone who is willing to make a positive contribution for the best interests of the students and be pro active on the budget; someone who cares about the success of their position as part of the whole of the school dis- See RECALL, page 3 Macker Jam will extend fun downtown Saturday . by Brett Brviner Sports Editor Slowly and steadily the Hastings Gus Maker continues to grow and put more of a focus on dow ntown Hastings. The 2014 Hastings Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament plans to host 185 teams in downtown Hastings Saturday and Sunday, up from 172 a year ago and about 150 in its first incarnation in 2012. New for 2014 will be the Macker Jam, a > Saturday evening street party being hosted by the Waldorff Brewpub and Bistro and Hungry Howie’s at the comer of South Jefferson Street and State Street that will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Food w ill be available from the two business sponsors and music will be pro­ vided by the band Hat Trick. “Il’s a very family friendly cook-out type adding some space on Stale Street. The Macker will no"' cover State Street from Broadway Street to Michigan /Xvenue. Courts will also be hosted on Jefferson Street and Church Street between Broadway Street and Court Street. Streets will be closing for tour- See MACKER, page 14 environment with live music.” said Barry Coumy Chamber of Commerce President Valerie Byrnes, one of the local event organ­ izers. r All ol our activities are committee gener­ ated and the goal was to really try and add one more aciiv.iy downtown that wouId drilW amihev and people in ,hc downtown area la er than just what the Macker play.time had allowed lor. And maybe offer one more thing for the families that come with the Macker players to stay downtown and hang out and enjoy the community.’’ The event .dwajs'tries to pul lhe focus downtown Hastmgs and specifically State Street. I In- event is moving a bit this sulninu.r, Organizers have added an extra block on State Street to the action for the 2014 Hastings Gus Macker Tournament Games will be played lrttm Broadway street to Michigan Avenue Saturday and Sunday. State Street as well as Church Street and Jefferson Street hom Broadway lo Court wi|| be cjosed (0 lrattic beginning at 5 p.m. Friday. (File photo) �I II |^| fr® Page 2 - IbwxdAy. June 26. 2014 - The Hastings Banner Long-discussed land preservation plan nears goal line and the option to use a county wide millage bv Doug Vanderbaan Editor I ke celebratory champagne stayed corked at Tuesdav ’s county board meeting, but pro­ ponents of a newly revised Barry County Farmland Proci vation Ordinance weren’t discouraged at yet another delay in the ycarslonj: battle to finally resolve the long and con­ tentious land protection issue. “I’m not sure if other commissioners have, but 1’xe talked to my constituents and I’m very comfortable approving this ordinance,” said Commissioner Ben Geiger, of the rewrite to the original farmland preservation ordi­ nance adopted in 2002 Unfortunately, he was the only commissioner who was. Though not necessarily opposed, Geiger’s colleagues — who had all recommended offi­ cial board approval during last week’s commiltec-of the-whole meeting — weren’t yer ready to tip their toast glasses in celebration. Key to the rewritten ordinance tire four pro­ posals establishment of a collaborative plan between the county, the Barry Conservation District, the county’s planning department and the Barry Community Foundation, which will serve a* a faalitator/eonsultant; renaming the Farmland freservation Boanl the Agricultural Promotion Board; an agreement with the con­ servation district to provide administrative sup­ port and enforcement; and development of an agricultural promotion plan. “There arc a couple of things I’d like to see amended,” said Commissioner Jim Dull, who objected to the rewritten ordinance’s call for reneral funds to cover administrative costs tax to fund the program. Dull compared a county wide millage t fund preservation of land in specific areas o the county to the state’s recent vote on wo population control in the Upper Peninsula “We don’t have a problem with wolves >u it was a statewide vole.” pointed out Dun. suggesting that all county taxpayers would tx obligated to help support farmland in parts ot the county that they may never sec or use. After [Minting out to Dull that board gove nance pnxvdures would not allow amend­ ments to a proposed ordinance on whtc i <• had already submitted a motion lor a vote. Commissioner Craig Stol.sonburg raised his own concern about approving the ordinance without holding a public hearing, a common procedure for similar ordinance proposals. Despite County Administrator Michael Brown’s assurances from legal counsel that the only requirement is publication of an oroinance’s adoption and that it can be amendec by a public referendum, Stolsonburg chose to withdraw his original motion and replace it w ith one calling for a public hearing as part ol the board's official meeting July 22. “I believe it can and it will work." said Chuck Reid, in remarks made following the meeting. Reid has been a longtime Farmland Preservation Board member and a participant in the discussions over the years. “I still have problems with the funding, though. I don t believe the general fund or county tax money should lx* used to fund the program." That certainly will be a key issue sure to be False report led to Lakewood school lockdown A report of stalking that began in March and resulted m a lockdown of Lakewood High School as reported in the June 19 Haunt r has led back to the source of the com­ plaint. The Ionia County Sheriff’s Office, in con­ junction with the Barrs County Sheriff’s Department and Lakewood High School, began investigating the reported stalking of a 15-year-old juvenile over the Internet March 18. The teen reported receiving strange calls of a threatening nature from unfamiliar phone numbers. The juvenile had also reported to the school and to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies that threatening messages in paper form were also being taped to a school locker. An initial investigation determined that these reported phone calls .were coming through a mobile phone texting and voice cal) application, which uses a data connection to mimic a text message or voice call as having come from a traditional cell phone. While address information from various ceil phone and Internet service providers was being awaited, die .situation greatly escalated June 3 when a fake Instagram account using the likeness and photo of the complainant’s real Instagram account was posted with a photograph of a pistol. When another student messaged the owner of the fake Instagram .account telling that owner the situation was not funny and was serious, the response received indicated that a gun was in the school and was going to shoot the original complainant of the ongoing stalking case. This threat prompted the high school order a lockdown and sheriffs deputies from Barry County and K-9 teams from Eaton County were brought in to sweep the school for firearms and explosives, though none were found. During the reported lockdown threat, detectives from the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office began a review of the case looking for any new details leading to a suspect. Through multiple interviews conducted at the high school and student homes and uti­ lization of the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office computer forensic lab, Ionia County Sheriff investigators were able to trace the source of the original messages and phone calls to the 15-year-old who originally reported the crimes. Forensic examination of multiple electron­ ic devices determined that the juvenile had utilized an Apple iPod Touch and a cell phone to create the various fraudulent Instagram and texting accounts, to post the messages, and then report being stalked. 'Fite 15-year-old and family members were ultimately confronted with the new evidence discovered, and the juvenile admitted to hav­ ing been responsible for all of the messages online and in paper form, including the mes­ sage that prompted the emergency lockdown at the high school. The Ionia County Prosecutor’s office issued charges for both false report of stalking, as well as using a computer to commit a crime. Charges in Barry County will be reviewed by the Barry' County Prosecutor’s office. The 15-year-old suspect’s name is being withheld due to juvenile status. discussed at t|u. ju|y 22 public hearing, according to was dismayed that the board even considered bypassing a last oppor­ tunity for the pubhc t0 comment before pas­ sage ol the <)nijn.lnv>. I his needs to be discussed, insisted Reid. “Yes, we have Waited yea** for lhis*bui il Ik well wonh it to |iavc the ordinance dis­ cussed by thc pub|jc We’ve waited years — «hy pass this lh j, in a week?" Reid added his confidence in the success of private funding supporting a farmland preser­ vation program m the county, especially given its structure of imp|en1cntation and enforce­ ment at the conservation district. Joanne Barnard will achieve what she's setting out to do to get that funding," said Reid of thc district’s administrator who. in turn, expressed confidence in the prospect. I think it can operate on private funding," remarked Barnard, adding that thc effort will allow some long-nccded residual benefits for the county. । neyercelebrated agriculture," said Barnard. ‘This ,s . (0 |el us sbow cvery. x > w hat an awesome community this is.” rough also disappointed in coming so c ose to fonnal approval Tuesday, Barnard, too, was not dejected about the board holding a public hearing, especially since, as she said, i wi offer the public a closer look at the preservation effort and a chance to be involved. . F°r b*s Part. Geiger said he felt thc rewrit­ ten lnance proposed Tuesday was good enough to be appTOved even with the funding objections raised by Dull and Reid. Geiger cast the lone negative vote in Stolsonburg’s n,ot,°h lo hold the July 22 public hearing, I think it s a good ordinance, and anyone who attends the public hearing will find that it s a good ordinance," Geiger said following Tuesday s meeting. “I’m not discouraged, I brtwghl the board to the one-yard line." Crossing to paydirt with Tuesday’s proposed n iinUnCe tbe changes advocated by Dull and Reid is anticipated as a welcome res­ olution to a long-simmering problem. Il s time to put it to bed," concluded Reid. In other business, the board: • Heard a proposal from Brown that thc board consider thc use of a master planning consultant to navigate implementation of the first of its strategic plan’s vision elements, that of a unified campus. "You’ve started to work on that by linking to put together independent plans and your thoughts and ideas,” Brown told commissioners. “I’m suggesting a little broader process to use some type of master planner for our facilities ... We,have multiple buildings and over IO0.0OO square-feet of spajje in various locations some^cw, some aged, some historic, certainly a complex series of assets that is ^valuable to thc commu­ nity and important to our operation.” Brown added that, in addition to envision­ ing a campus plan, many more issues are involved beyond just location including aes­ thetics. ergonomics, fconvenience, historic preservation, and parking — all issues with which an expert master planner could provide vital insights. Given board assent. Brown said he intends to submit a qualification requirement list for a master planner at the July 1 committee-ofthe-whole meeting. He said he anticipates that the master planning process would be com­ plete by the end of the year. “We won’t have everything in place." Brown said, “but we will have a plan where we’re all on the same page." 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Wc don’t need to be experts, we just need to call in experts in our effort to attain our goals.” • Approved a budget amendment to transfer $10,000 from the solid waste fund balance to its expenditure budget, allowing a contract for recycling coordinator assistance in promoting increased recycling in Barry County. • Approved of a Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program application lor Stanley Aspinall in Section 21 of Johnstown Tbwnship. . • Approved an $11.352 grant request from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority’s Risk Avoidance Program Grant Fund for installing a security camera system at Historic Charlton Park. • Approved the filing of 2013 Barry County Audited Financial Statements with the state. • Approved claims in the amount of $81,537. • Approved an agreement between the county and the Barry Conservation District defining scope of work and responsibilities allowing the conservation district to provide administrative services for the Barry County Farmland Preservation Program for a threeycar period with total cost of $15,000 to be paid from the general fund. • Approved the termination,or*"J v“V fng part^J-*’^^-^ services with he » ^rea. The terminaCounty Scrv.ee Dcl.vcry A (lflran„li(,n is a required step <n th P . de|ivery <i0nin^X Kgio" comprtsed of Kent, &hn. Ionia • Received public canjidacy for the Rough. Who an'’oUXrd scat in the Aug. 5 District 6 «>un y 1 shellenbarger who St^SfaJa. the intersection done through the county commissioners. Shenba g _ With this gr help hospital is dog in the fight, when the county docsn . of I also don’t feel that people withnf«^ thp site be forced to hook up to city ware . wen thmugh that in Carlton Townsh.p and people who couldn’t afford to hook up to the water system were forced to put their places ,iPThe board meets next for a committee^ the-whole meeting Tuesday, Jul> ♦ , in its meeting chambers at the courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. HOSPITAL, continued from page 1 Because of the short site distance on the hill immediately west of the intersection, skeptics doubt the safety of traffic attempting access to M-37 by turning onto it from Tanner Lake Road. Compounding the difficult is that a traffic light to control traffic is not possible given distance regulations from existing traf­ fic lights established by the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT official Bob Coy told the commit­ tee that the existing traffic light at the M37/M-43 intersection is within the minimum distance allowed for traffic light placement. “A yellow flashing light is a possibility, but only a possibility,’’ observed Coy, stating that exact measurements would be needed before any final decision can be made. During a phone conversation Wednesday, Wincek acknowledged Coy’s statement and pointed out that the project’s preliminary' planning stage is the exact time for discussion on the traffic issues and planning revisions. “Bob’s been very consistent with us on that (traffic light placement at the intersection) is not going to happen,’’ said Wincek. “That’s why we’ve asked our engineers on the traffic impact study to give u$ an opinion.” . .. That study, Wincek reported, is being con­ ducted by Prem and' Newhof off Grand Rapids. It’s results are expected to be for­ warded in time to be used for more definite discussion when the M-37 Corridor Committee meets on a date yet to be deter­ mined. Also of concern to neighbors, county resi­ dents, and the M-37 Corridor Committee on the hospital’s preliminary plan is a major upgrade to Tanner Lake Road itself to accom­ modate the increased traffic. “The fact that they want to rebuild Tanner Lake Road all the way to the end tells me they’re planning on traffic,” suggested com­ mittee member Jim McManus. “Yeah, semi-truck traffic,” responded Carr. “I prefer no rebuild at all — keep the trucks off." ff When committee member and Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield asked just howmany trucks that might mean, Carr suggested “there’ll be food trucks, garbage trucks, med­ ical waste recycling trucks, medical supply trucks ... I appreciate them considering the traffic here but, at the same time, they’re going to be running these trucks through a residential neighborhood." Wincek conceded that Tanner Lake Road has been considered a key connector and that soil boring have already been taken to deter­ mine how- much expense would be required to bring the road up to manageable traffic levels. Again, he reiterated, the traffic impact studywill be enlightening for further discussion and planning, an observation with which Road Commission Manager Director Brad Lamberg agrees. "you’ve got to have a jayout, they need have a concept,” said Lambcrg. “You, woukL,» n’t want to have "blueprints oFcven-start mo’vte* ing dirt before you bad these question^ addressed.” Next step will be Wincek’s appearance before a rescheduled M-37 Corridor Committee meeting which, due to vacations and holiday observances may not occur until mid-July. “That’s good,” concluded Coy, “because then we’ll likely have the traffic impact study in hand to consider.” DINING, continued from page 1 “The only negative comments he had heard to promote. Sean Olmsted, a recent graduate about the dining proposal had come from of the police academy and newly certified council members,’’ he said. officer, is a former reserve officer with the “Why would it draw customers? It takes department. Pratt said his goal is to make the out parking spaces on one block of department visible to citizens. Jefferson,” said Bowers. • Approved a resolution amending the Hart said spaces on Jefferson could be a Hastings Public Library 2013-14 fiscal year tight fit. budget, increasing appropriations for operat­ The narrowness of Church Street also was ing expenditures from $746,654 to $767,654. discussed, ending with a consensus among • Approved retention of the fimi. Motion. the council members that its center line needs Mead and Hunt to update the cross-connec­ to be relocated. tion control program in the water system to Discussion shifted to the materials used to ensure continued compliance with Michigan build platforms and possible violations of thc Department of Environmental Quality rules. open-container ordinance. • Approved a request by the Hastings Area Hart said a waitperson would be carrying Church Softball League to use the Fish the alcoholic beverage, not the person who Hatchcry ball field for its tournament ordered it. He said certified exterior building Saturday, Aug. 9 materials would be required for the platforms. • Authorized the mayor and clerk to sign a "Approve it. It will be a mistake if we contract with Green Gables Haven for sette­ don’t," said Redman. • es. The terms of the contract remain the same The proposal passed with McNabb-Stangc as in previous years. and Bowens voting against it. • Authorization for the mayor and clerk to In other business, the council: sign an agreement with the YMCA of Barry • Approved an agreement allowing the city S months. SCn'iCeS a*a C0S‘ °f S'4’000 each to purchase the Warehouse 80 site from Hastings Manufacturing Corporation for $1. • Approved the bid from WaterSolve of Thc purchase was thc condition of the Stale Grand Rapids of $1.62 per pound for an esti of Michigan’s award of grant money for the demolition of the structure. The agreement* anticipates the city will receive a $277,500 Community Development Block Grant for bid document development and demolition of ChemKcthc structure, and will use up to $40,000 from the ongoing United States Environmental pound cylinder for approximately Tttfluoride Protection Agency Brownfield Site <krs a* an estimated cost of $5 040 as Assessment Grant program for eligible envi­ recommended by Girrbach ’ aS ronmental work at thc site. The agreement at *the PP w^ ' he bid f ° r li< » uid alu "> for use also anticipated HMC will contribute $47,500 ^^'y’COo^B^lfimoi^fOT $458P()7n!x.*rjn' tow ard the cost of the project to be used as the required local matching funds. The agreement ton for an estimated total of $77 87y l*r‘dr> also anticipates the Hastings Downtown omniended by Girrbach. ’ 7'87*’ rcc’ Development Authority will provide $5 000 to cover miscellaneous work, such as sunev ol' Mason at $413 gXJn0™ Compa,1y title and closing costs. total of $32,450 for mdv/° J cst,matcd • Heard a report from Hastings Police ’he water treat "emX Ph°SPha’e f°r Chief Jeff Pratt who introduced two new Girrbach. P “ *’ “S rcc°mrnended by additions to the Hastings Police Department tion ’forrcomribS"^the"“al,au"'orizaOfficer Craig Bingaman has 25 years of exne’ rience with the Battle Creek p0|i • plans for employees CU^ s Department and is interested in ronilnUni ‘ DUr oi policing, an urea that l>ratl has said he wants OriMd ,he «'<= of U loader for �The Hastings Oannef — Thursday. Juno 26. 2014 — Page 3 Hastings looking for new high school principal b.v Sandru Ponsetto One of the t Sh^Writ^ Area Schon! e*1 ,a<iks for incoming Hastings Duits. when .JMe,n Superintendent Carrie ^strict Julv 1 uCHluSUmes ,cadcnh‘P of ,he and hirinn . ' 11 bc interviewing candidates School ° d nC" Pnnc,Pai f°l Hastings High meeting during ils repu,ar June rcceiv i u ° d,s,nc(’s board of education incin t° r « niondlb' personnel report, which einni v lhe res’gnation of high school prinopal Kevm Riggs. *= 1 . Tiding to state guidelines, public . teaebcrs and administrators are cvahiff as either ineffective, minimally effective, c teettve or highly effective. Interim uperintendent Chris Cbolcy said the evalua­ tion is based on performance across 10 cate­ gories and for each of his two years with the . district Riggs had received evaluation of •‘effective” based on an average across those 10 ureas. Cooley said he would post thc high school principal job the day following the board meeting but it would be up to Duits to inter­ view candidates and hire, .someone to fill thc post. Middle school special education teacher Jonathan Cotter, who wa$ evaluated as mini­ mally effective for each of his two years with the district, also tendered his resignation. fhe board approved the appointment of Angela Slaughter as the high school special education teacher and Heather Smith as Central Elementary special education teacher. Thc board also received notice of resigna­ tion from the following district staff mem­ bers: Gene Service, bus driver; Shaunee Shirey, Northeastern and Star Elementary ,!• jHld, Sail. lunch paraprofcssi‘'n‘ ’ ‘ > Stout, bus driver. i matters .. In other Pers°n .inn cntpU he boi»rd ap|Wval the >he &?"11 » 2.5 percent incrcase nOn d for tbtf 2014-15 school yea[ \cth Bn . ?CI vn*ployCCS Erin Blakely. b,'LlzJnan, t> '.vk- Sandra Graybill. Timothy . U ,c Krueger III, Sandra Mikolaj . • cw Moore, Brian Osterink, MaO' • Kelly Tobias and James Vreugde. Administrator cont • ... ^^-15. with an average 2.5 pc**' s . *Xs5« also were approved by the b0‘ir< * \r. ,f)creases for individual administ^1? 4 as Allows: Tim Berlin, director of ..l ' *r\j,CC!'’ $96,000 increased to $97.37-5; ‘ " Goebel, direc­ tor of curriculum ,?q'on’ $95,000 increased to $97.37-• Johnson, ele­ mentary principal- * ’ increased to TK soccer girls earns spots on Division 2 all-state teams Recent Thomapple Kellogg High School graduates Kelli Graham and Erin Scheidcl have been honored as all-state performers for their performance during their senior season on the Trojan varsity girls’ soccer team this spring. Thc two set all kinds of records at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Graham was named first team all-state in Division 2. TK head coach Joel Strickland said he believes it is the first time that a Trojan has been named firs! team all-state in second. Scheidcl was named third team all-state in Division 2. Both girls were four-ycar varsity players at TK. Graham finished her career number one all­ time at TK in goals with 70 and points with 168. She had 28 assists during her four years, putting her third on TK’s all-time list. She scored 22 goals and had eight assists in her senior season. Scheidcl owns the Trojan record for career Barry Twp. moving forward total of 24 goals. Both girls will Ixr attending Siena Heights University. Scheidcl has signed to play soccer at Siena, while Graham has signed to be a member of the Women s Basketball Program with investigation into police at Siena Heights. Graham finished her three-year varsity girls’ basketball career at IK sixth on the pro­ gram’s all-time scoring list with 723 points and third all-time in steals. The 2014 Thomapple Kellogg varsity baseball team earned Academic All-State honors in Division 2 this spring, finishing third in the state with a GPA of 3.466. The Trojans won the OK Gold Conference this season as well. Team members are (front from left) Israel Torres, Austin Sprague, Riley Holbrook, Collin Irwin, Nate Graham, Nick Iveson, AJ Nye, Dalton Phillips, (back) head coach Jack Hobert, Clay Francisco, Chris McDaniel, Jake Benjamin, Donald Lenard, Dan Yates, Connor Collier. Garrett Harris, Nate Prince and coach Jamie Garrett. State fish population trends can be seen on new web app “The new Stream Fish Population Trend Viewer features more than 40 streams that represent a range of conditions in terms of stream size, temperature and Great Lakes access’* said Troy Zorn. DNR fisheries research biologist. “The focus is on streams with long-term data and naturally reproduc­ ing populations of trou”. Great Lakes salmonids or smallmouih bass to provide users with information on self-sustaining fish Deputations around the state." Since trends in stream fish populations are lareely influenced by regional climate and ficX conditions, repeatedly going back to the same locations annually provides a dear ^ULtmiding of trends in a stream. Users "n able to see what lhe population trends •mLrenl areas of the state by contparare in difieren rei;i()|l H)r i"8 ,rend' r.s. understanding regional fishery inan’E dc|t.nIli,ie the best course ,rendS 'S men. on these streams, as well as of manage en ()|| Sln.ams „,aI are interprelint s“ *,)„ Understanding these ZSSSWi................... ................. shed or conservation groups, and the public. Anglers, fisheries professionals and thc public w ill be able to look up a river and see what the most recent trends are in terms of abundance, growth and annual survival of selected fish species. Information can be viewed in map, graph or table formats. Approximately half of the sites are sampled each year, and the new data will be added annually to the Trend Viewer app prior to spring. The app was developed in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Technology. Management and Budget and Michigan State University and funded by thc Great Lakes Fishery Trust. The Stream Fish Population Trend Viewer app can be found at www.mcgi.state.mi.us/fishpop RECALL, continued from page 1 trict and not someone who got the job because of local connections as part of the good old boys club of past athletic glories, who clearly is not competent to do the job.” lhe school board has two basic purposes for which they are elected to represent the Lakewood School District, noted McNeill. They, as representatives, are to address and work in thc best interests of lhe students, the teachers, staff, schools and others to reach fair accommodations on the priorities brought to lhe district’s consideration, and they are responsible to supervise and hold accountable the superintendent, Mike O’Mara. Given that four students were sexually molested under his watch as superintendent, an honorable path would have been for some­ one who had failed the most important aspect of his job so completely and demonstrated such incompetence to resign immediately,” said McNeill. “A reason for thc superintend­ ent to not want to go door to door asking par­ ents why their children do not attend is the • Approved a onc-year extension of its con­ tract with Key Cleaning until July I, 2015, under the terms of its current contract. • Accepted the donation of 228 one inch hinders from Kellogg Community College, valued at $750 and 15.000 sheets of paper, valued at $312, from Robert Longstreet of Longstreet Elder Law and Estate Planning. The donations will be used by the high school to prepare post-secondary planning guides for incoming seniors. • • Approved the district’s membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association for thc 2014-15 school year. • Approved facility use agreements with the Hastings Education Association for thc use of one classroom at Hastings Middle School and thc Barry Intermediate School District for the use of one classroom at Star Elementary for (he mild cognitive impairment program and one classroom at Southeastern Elementary for the early childhood special education pro­ gram and three classrooms at Northeastern Elementary for the Great Start Readiness Program for the 2014-15 school year. Both agreements include a 5 percent rate increase from the 2013-14 rate. assists with 53. She had seven goals and 27 assists as a senior, and finished with a career TK baseball Academic All-State in D2 The Department of Natural Resources today announced that a new Web application designed to educate anglers and fisheries pro­ fessionals on local and regional trends in abundance, growth and survival of important fish populations in selected streams across Michigan is available for public use. The application was developed by the DNR’s Fisheries Division and incorporates data col­ lected from a network of fish population sur­ vey sites, with data for some sites going back $75,100; Don Schils, elementary principal, $73,400 increased to $75,100; Michael Schneiderhan, elementary principal, .$78,041 increased to $81,000; Amy Stnelker. elemen­ tary principal, $73,406 to .$76,100; Michael Goggins, athletic director/high school assis­ tant principal, $75,023 increased to $78,023; Stephen Hoke, high school assistant principal, $74,821 increased to $77,821: Chris Cooley, middle school principal, $81,948 increased to $85,000; and. Teresa Heide, middle school assistant principal. $74,644 increased to $76,500. 7?j other business, the board: • Approved the third and final amendment to the district’s 2013-14 budget, which leaves the district with a fund balance of $1.23 mil­ lion • Held a hearing on and approved the pro­ posed budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year which includes $24,248,349 in revenues. $22,795,552 in expenditures leaving the dis­ trict with a projected fund balance of $1.45 million by June 30, 2015. • Approved a resolution to borrow up to but not exceed $4.5 million to meet cash flow needs until the anticipated state aid for the 2014-15 fiscal year is received. simple reply many, based on the responses to the recent letters to the editor, would have given: ‘Because of you. Among McNeill’s claims of incompetence are that the superintendent apparently failed to have in place basic safeguards that any employer would have: background checks, employee handbooks, job descriptions. “Maybe Curtis still would have beaten basic safeguards; many pedophiles do,” said McNeill. “But if there had been in place even the most basic of checks and balances, man­ dating reporting, documentation, a consistent responsibility to be accountable for lhe stu­ dents. maybe those in positions of authority would have acted responsibly.” "For this movement to be successful, we will need just hall ot. the people who have responded either through social media or to me personally in support of m\ criticism of lhe lack of accountability in the Lakewood School District.’* said Shane McNeill. by Constance Chccseman Staff Writer Taking lhe ‘bull by thc horns’ could describe lhe enthusiasm of the citizens of Barry Township as they continue to press elected officials to address what has been touted to be unsavory and uncharacteristic behaviors of the Barry Township Police Force led by Police Chief Victor Pierce. The township held a special meeting, Monday. June 23, to finalize and approve a letter to be sent to the Michigan State Police headquarters in Lansing, requesting an inves­ tigation be opened to address allegations and complaints filed by residents describing ovcrzealous attitudes, unnecessary fear mon­ gering, intimidation and under-communica­ tive law enforcement members, in their com­ munity. With only two items listed on their agenda for the night, the board members had their hands full and showed obvious signs that they were treading in unknown territory. The board had elicited the counsel of Katherine Kaufman of Bachman & Sparks, assigned to Barry Township through the Municipal Township Association, to lend legal substan­ tiation to their actions. The board heard several comments offered by members of thc audience before moving forward, with due process, to read, review, amend and finally approve thc official letter requesting an lhe investigation take place. 'fhe letter included a copy of the police report of the recent arrest of the owner of TuJax Tavern, and also requested any assistance the State Police could provide regarding thc operations and functions of the Barry' Township police department. The letter con­ tinued to identify the number of officers, full and part time, the number of reserves and the number of vehicles, 10, including the two hummers, registered to the Barry Township police department and intended to be used by the Barry County sheriff’s department. After amending the letter to remove thc name of the owner of Tu-Ja.x* Tavern, the board approved unanimously to send the let­ ter post haste. Public comments focused on discontent with thc local law enforcement department but also lent support. Most of the statements favored the dismantling of, or at least, reduc­ ing the numbers of officers, reserve or fully certified, in the police program and instilling a regulatory commission to oversee their operations. “Right now we need only the facts." said Barry Bower, “we need the who, what, where and when. Any conversation that starts with, ‘I heard so and so or what about lhe time...’ is just plain gossip. If you feel you have been wronged, harassed, you yourself must do something about it. Do something or shut up.” ‘ Bower’s comments highlighted just one of many concerns that the township was shoul­ dering. including additional costs to insure the number of officers and reserves of thc township. Bowers informative comments were applauded. One of only three attendees to the meeting who voiced support for Police Chief Pierce and the reserve program, and employed by the township on said force. Christopher Martin took his turn addressing the board and thc allegations and explaining, from his view­ point, thc motivation to having the numbers of reserves available for backup to calls for law enforcement efforts. "Sir 1 am a member of the Barry township police department...and there is q great deal of noise being made concerning thc size of the reserve force. 1 have never once had any body ask me, or any of lhe other officers, is the pro­ gram is working? Is the program working? I have been an employee of this department for seventeen years. I started out as a part-time officer, then full time, and I was even acting chief. "The reserve program gives me another officer, it gives me help. “This help was per­ fectly illustrated a little more than a month ago, when 1 just started my shift. I am sitting in thc patrol car, a y oung boy no more than fourteen, fifteen comes up to the car and Says, “officer, my mom just told me to tell you all the doors to the panther paws arc open, no one is inside and the cash register drawer is open. That’s all I had to work with. Instead of being on my own, I had reserve officers Tim Tolan and reserve officer Loren Michaels with me, and we were able, if there had been a problem, we’d lake care of it." Promptly answering, rhetorically, to lhe claims by Martin of lhe need for the current number of reserves, Ward Goff responded that the actions that Martin and his ‘backup’ took in addressing the potential danger of the situation were excessively aggressive, declar­ ing that they, "pulled a gun on my daughter, who owns the business next door, scaring her out of her mind. There was nobody in that store, it was a total false alarm." Goff clearly implied that an overzcalous approach to lhe situation by the officer and reserves was harmful to those that they were supposed to be protecting and serving and the audience clearly understood, applauding loudly in support. Drew Chapple, member of the Delton Rotary and local business owner, described how Pierce had come into the town, at the beginning of his employment and told thc Rotary club that he was going to be running the ‘show’. , “It’s a sad state of affairs that we have to be in this situation in lhe first place. 1 probably could have predicted this about three or four years ago, when Victor came to lhe Rotary and he let us know how he was going to mn the show. And at that time, J shook my head because we were a pretty law abiding com­ munity out here, we all have problems, we do need supervision, but 1 didn’t think we need­ ed to have any type of a posse. “We already have a posse, we have the sheriff and I am proud they are here to help us but in this situation, Victor did what he said he was going to do and I guess I applaud Victor for that because he stated that he want­ ed a large group, now he has a large group ..We do need officers, well trained offi­ cers, it’s too bad that wc are here al this lime, needing to deal with this and that we didn't nip this in the l)ud because this has been going on for a while.” GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Page 4 — Thursday. Juno 26. 2014 — The Hasting*, Banner Did you SCC? Accountability has no political color Bovine intervention Curious cattle stand guard near their hay rack on a Cogswell Road farm in Castleton Township. We're dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If sou have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058; or email news^j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took-the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Conservation exhibition Banner Nov. 4, 1965 Planning exhibition — Many hours of work and planning have gone into the sixth annual Conservation Exhibition that will be at the Community Building on, the fairgrounds Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 10 to 12. (Schools, organizations and individuals are to have displays at this annual attraction, and among those participat­ ing in the preparations have been (from left) Mrs. Wilma Scholma, Mrs. Chester Long, Arthur McKelvey and Bob Casey, who met at Southeastern School. The public is invited to attend the exhibition and their special meeting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, when leading conservation­ ists will be present. Have you met? As a lifetime musician who’s worked as a professional performer nearly all her life, Beth Lepak will say classical music is the greatest sound ever heard. But be careful — that’s coming from a Detroit gal born and raised in the heart of Motown. “I went to Mackenzie High School and my mother was in the school’s first gradua­ tion class,” proudly says the Hastings vio­ linist, who lacks no r-e-s-p-e-c-t for Hitsville, USA. It’s just that, since growing up with a father who ran out to buy Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” after it was first composed, she fell in love with classi­ cal music before the Motown beat could take hold. "I love classical music,” says Lepak who counts her fifth grade trip to hear the Detroit Symphony perform Mendelssohn’s “Fingal’s Cave Overture" as her life setting guidepost. Having been raised in a family of classical music lovers, Lepak laughs today at her father’s reaction to his new Stravinsky recording because "he was disappointed, he thought it was too modem.’’ Lepak. 71, has been in an orchestra since high school, and that may lx? an even bigger factor in her lean toward classical music as superior art. While her late husband, David, was employed in the aviation field in Battle Creek and the two were raising daughters Kristi-Anne and Sarah, Lepak played viola with the Battle Creek Symphony as well as brief stints with rhe Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and lhe Dearborn Symphony Orchestra. In 2008, she retired after 31 years with the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra. Lepak brought her beautiful music to Barry County in 1979 when she and David found the home of which they had been dreaming on Algonquin Lake. Today, she still performs w i th quartets and with "Bows *n‘ Buddies," a musical ensemble that Beth Lepak includes some of her violin and viola stu­ dents. As a teacher, she’s passing on her magic through the Community Music School in Hastings and through private les­ sons in her home. For her gift of musical art and her many contributions to the community, Beth Lepak is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Greatest music ever written: My all­ time favorite is Rachmaninoff’s Concerto II. The quality I value in other people: Honesty and willingness to work. Era in w hich I’d like to live: The 1700s with all tlie fancy dresses. My motto: I try to be honest — includ­ ing on my lax return. If I had a do-over: Just a few little instances when I was stupid. My greatest quality: I’m a natural-born optimist. Greatest musician ever: Niccolo Paganini as a violist. Itzhak Perlman, as a violinist. Luciano Pavarotti as a singer. The book I’m reading now: I’ve got Dan Brown’s The Inferno loaded in my Kindle. Best advice ever received: Don’t give up. Keep working. You may not be the best, but be good at what you can do and keep working at it. Favorite teacher: There’s two. Mrs. Edgar made me love math. Miss Leonard the assistant principal would substitute in English and became thc character she’d read aloud. Last time I laughed: Last week with my sister and her son. He has my kind of humor and makes me laugh whenever I see him. Advice to a young person: If you have something you want really bad, go after it. It will make you happy. Biggest challenge for young people today: Sometimes just surviving, but they do have so many opportunities we didn’t List week. 1 was going through some 1981 copies of the Reminder when I found a March 10 story about a different presi­ “The problem is that dent w ho had a very different view on how we've built an "e should solve the nation’s economic infrastructure, layer on problems. • The stop,’ was actually an account of layer of bureaucracy, layer I >en-Michigan Lt. Gov. James Bricklcy’s on layer ofgovernment,” visit to Barry County as the keynote said Michigan Lt. Gov. speaker for the annual Lincoln Day din­ James Brickley way back ner. during which he said thc nation was m°u‘n ti,0Ward a ’*P°,itics of truth.” then. Today, we face the Bricklcy labeled thcn-President Ronald same certain outcomes. Keagan s economic programs as the "Real 4 ociety, and that triggered my thoughts about how different things are today, specially as we’ve all been tuned in to reduce inflation. Prior RX “ had ne recent revelations of power abuse at office. the United States economy nao the Internal Revenue Service. experienced a decade of rising unemploy Agency officials such as Lois Learner, •p'” r> eaded l*lc fifib amendment, and ment and inflation. that as Brickley reminded us in 198 that as IKS Commissioner John Koskinen look government resources begin o ’P part in a congressional hearing last week and when deficit spending connnues to over the question of whether the IRS was targeting Americans. So far, accountabili­ overload thc economy, the coun ry ty has been non-existent, and that’s where to follow a new course of bringing g one can see thc difference between those emment spending under controlThat’s exactly our situation today. In days of Reagan when he headed a gov­ ernment of service to the people and recent years. government spending has today s charlatans who are using the peogrown out of control with the national pre to their own devices. deficit now reaching $18 trillion, more When lhe IRS scandal first broke, offi­ than all lhe administrations since George cials blamed a few rogue agents in the Washington. Cincinnati office, but, in recent days, after "The problem is that we’ve built an t,n8 grilled by Congressional infrastructure, layer on layer of bureau­ Republicans, they've become more forth­ cracy, layer on layer of government, sai right. It was even more disappointing, Brickley way back then. Today, we face though, to watch as Democrats apolothc same certain outcomes. g£ed !or lhe Pressure these government As federal spending continued to grow officials were enduring under thc blister­ in Bricklcy ’s day, federal employ ment as ing but honest questioning. a percentage of population actually went These hearings should remind us all of down. Under Reagan. Bricklcy fainted another time when missing tapes and the out, the nation was following a "principal possibility of abuse of power was cen­ of political accountability." tered in the White House during the According to a 1996 study by William Watergate debacle. Today, though, we S. Niskanen and Stephen Moore, on eight don’t have a crack team of journalists like of the 10 key economic variables exam­ Woodward and Bernstein willing to dig ined. thc American economy performed into lhe story that might bring to life what better during thc Reagan years than dur­ really happened at the IRS. ing thc pre- and post-Reagan years. Real When we, as Americans, get caught up median family income grew, while inter­ in political wars, witnesses double-talking est rates, inflation and unemployment fell or not talking at all and politicians of one faster under Reagan than they did imme­ party apologizing for the close questioning diately before or after his presidency. The by members of the other party, we risk the only economic variable that was worse in possibility of giving in to the bureaucracy. thc Reagan period was the savings rate, Why aren’t we demanding accountability which fell in the 1980s. from all of our elected officials, on both Looking back, many economists main­ sides of thc aisle? tain that Reagan’s policies brought about So far. there’s been no real connection thc second-longest peacetime economic to this abuse of power and the Obama expansion in American history. Administration, but, for elected officials Reagan even spoke out against a to show support of IRS officials under national health insurance, saying that, grave but legitimate scrutiny, the ability to "Under lhe Truman Administration it was get thc answers we need weakens our proposed that we have compulsory health ability to determine what should happen insurance program for all people in the to these officials. United States, and. of course, the During his Barry County visit 33 years American people unhesitatingly rejected ago, Lt. Gov. Brickley went on to say that it." Reagan’s policies were akin to those of Reagan was concerned that using the Abraham Lincoln, the first Republican traditional methods of imposing statism president, who said, “Government should or socialism on a people would weaken be a servant of thc people not a burden on our medical system. Reagan said he was the people." concerned that it would be easy to dis­ Most people today, it seems, do not guise a medical program as a humanitari­ view our government as a servant an project. Yet, Americans could lose the because, in reality, it’s become more opportunity to choose their doctor or face intrusive in our lives since Reagan was a reduction in lhe level of services they’ve president. come io enjoy. During Bricklcy’s Barry- County More than 30 years ago, Reagan speech, he indicated that 50 percent of demanded politically accountability, and Americans were receiving some level of we have a responsibility to thc democracy support from the federal government, that we stand for nothing less today. either through a benefit program or a con­ Reagan understood the importance of tract for services. keeping the bureaucracy in check — and "Government doesn’t create wealth," reminded us of that threat throughout his said Bricklcy, "but it can stimulate the administration. creation of wealth." That was readily "The dreams of people may differ, but apparent in most of Reagan’s policies, everybody wants their dreams to come but when Mitt Romney ran for president true, Reagan said. “America, above all in lhe 2012 election, he was condemned places, gives us the freedom to do that," for saying that, at the time. 47 percent of Reagan’s and our dreams will only be Americans were receiving some level of ,fnWiC dc.mand poHt*cal ^counta­ government aid. bility at all levels of government — it’s The pillars of Reagan’s economic poli­ the only thing that really works. cies were to reduce the growth of spend­ ing, lower the federal income tax and cap- reuUCe 8ov'™'wnt regulation and tighten the money supply in order to GraS«“WbS’ V‘Ce presldcn‘’ J Ad Favorite author: Edward Rutherford. He wrote Pillars of the Earth. Worlds biggest challenge: So many, everywhere you turn Population growth, starvation, the material excesses that lead to wars. Best thing about Barry County : All the wonderful people, ihe chaiW of Hastings, and lhe fact that it just keeps getting better. Each week the Banner profiles someone 7™,kcs “arty County shine. We provide * |uitk peek each week at some of Barry County’s Mars. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, a tun- ns" P for the swries he or she ha? ,o '< lor any other !«*«>? Send mlormatt.>" «> Ncw,r(X)0) Hastings Banner, 4<XK>1. M”13 Highway. H»S,I"8S. 4 XbX. <>r (i( ()cwiw j.3dgrap|iics.com. IWhat do you think? Here’s your chance to lake part in an interac­ tive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website. www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tab­ ulated and reported along with a new question lhe following week. Last week: As lhe government of Iraq nears collapse amidst thc pressure of terrorist-inspired vio­ lence, do you think the United Stales should return to Iraq to assist? 16% 84'7 Yes For this week: In the U.S., soccer has always trailed baseball and football in spectator interest. Has America’s current performance in the 2014 World Cup increased your interest in the sport? □ Yes Q No �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 26. 2014 - Page 5 • It's time *or a moratorium on additional fracking ........ ... mile of an oil the ~ n dolled since 2O)0.Wela.o*^:^«U keSprov ^ about 20 percen and gas compare Sarver a Straight shooter' To the editor: 1 have known and been associated with Jerry Sarver for years and know he will make a first-rate Barry County commissioner for the citizens of District 1. In conversations with Jcny, I have found him to be plainspokcn and a straight shooter. Whatever he tells me, I know he is saying the same thing to lhe next guy he talks to. He has repeated several times that he is not a politi­ cian. He will not tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear to understand how Barry County government works. Jerry will continue to encourage the Commission on Aging in its efforts to serve our community. He has seen lhe impact their facilities and services have on thc quality of life of our seniors. With his law enforcement background, he will help our elders under­ stand the danger of the “friendly voice" on the phone that is about to scam them out of their life savings. The cooperation between lhe City of Hastings, Rutland Township and thc other members of the Joint Planning Alliance has streamlined lhe whole process of expanding or starting a new business. The proof is in the two new businesses that have been started in the past 18 months. No more jumping through endless hoops, the west M-43/M-37 business corridor is open for business. This type of collaboration will be Jerry’s approach to county and local government teamwork throughout the entire county. He once told me, “the city and thc townships of Hastings, Carlton and Rutland — along with support from the county — arc making great strides with planned, controlled growth. The residents of this community should be espe­ cially proud of those great strides." We need Jerry Sarver as our next county commissioner. Vole in the Aug. 5 Republican primary. Matt Spencer, Hastings (Write Us A Letter; The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Famum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 46933 Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.ml.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. U.S. Senate nphhie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. ohone (202) 224-4822. rLi levin Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, .u„ ’ 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Ss. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. S GrDracident’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress anX Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings BantlCT Denoted to the interests 0/ Barry County since 1856 p^'ihedby Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. M-43 Highway • Phono: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 n 1351 Nrrnail. n^^J'ad3faph!CS 0001' AdvOrt;&in9 Newsroom John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President Oil <4 84,000 acres of national much more inlanders and othersand arc being threatened. • ovcrs/"P°nancc of our freshwater cannot -ated. Some say the* * that fracking is harmful. I will naJJ proven incidents that provide *aScouniyg£al ^rm. Steve Lipsky in Parker C Texas, nnd olhers have complained ?anc In their water since 2010. A news gently rcported that scientists ha' P /n through isotopic analysis that frac & s to blame for the methane contamination of Lipsky’s Wc|L Texas regulatory apc cy continues to use the “deny and delay” <acl,cs to enable this prac­ tice to continue. ♦ In August 2013, an report on the analysis of To the editor: I wonder where the state uses the 60 cents per gallon we already pay for gas j think for as much gas as the citizens of Michigan use, there should be more than enough money to fix the roads. Oh. that’s right — we rob Peter to pay Paul. I don’t know about you. but I am mad as heck. When we pay a specific tax — school, gas or other — it should stay in our area and not be used to balance thc state budget. As I have said before, the governor should not gel paid, he lives in a state home for free. Representatives and senators should have a very large pay cut. None of them should have fringe benefits like cars, meals, etc. They should have to live paycheck to paycheck, just like most Michigan citizens do. I work 60 to 80 hours a week and 1 still barely make it. Michigan needs to bring back the middle class. 8 00am. loSOOpm. Scott Ornrnen Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker Karen Fifclski, Hopkins If there is no money in the state’s budget, the state should do as lhe rest of us do — go without. Our schools should be our No. I pri­ ority. Let’s make our state government more accountable for how they spend our money. Call legislators every day or let’s march on Lansing. Deb James. Hastings District 1 lucky to have Gibson as commissioner To the editor: We live in District 4 where Howard “Hoot" Gibson was our commissioner until redistrict­ ing in 2012. We did not agree on every issue, but we did get along and he always returned our phone calls. Hoot is a very caring person. He has com­ munity involvement all over Barry County. He’s never missed a county board meeting or a vote. We feel that thc people who live in District I are well represented with Howard “Hoot" Gibson as their commissioner. Jeff and Marsha Davis, Hastings Giving credit Pharmaceutical industry is also is a what’s wrong with health care candidate virtue To thc editor: As a citizen of Hastings and of Barry County, I found Jack Miner’s letter to the edi­ tor in the June 19 edition citing lhe virtues, contributions, services and — most impor­ tantly — the accomplishments of the candi­ date for the county board that he is support­ ing to be disconcerting. Many of those mentioned in the letter would not have been possible without the hard work, contributions and dedication of Barry County citizens not seeking elective office Giving credit where credit is due is also a virtue one hopes to see in a candidate. John E Resseguie, Hastings Gun control is on Sarver's agenda To the editor: I could never vote for former Chief of Police Jerry Saner tor county commissioner. First of all, he doesn’t believe you should have constitutional rights, one of them being the right to bear arms. Look at thc City of Hastings’ failed weapons policy. If you car­ ried a sling shot, you would be arrested. Look at the policy in place for all weapons. Look at the past Hastings Banner story where legally licensed, open-carry citizens were going to be arrested by Sarver and thc State Police. He was going to bring them in and arrest law-abiding citizens. Do we want Jerry Sarver as county com­ missioner and have him try to impose this on the whole county? I saY not. See through this man’s disguise as an agenda to get gun con­ trol in Barry County- You will not be able to protect yourself or your family. Biden Shellenbarger, Oottffied ad3 acocptod Monday ttvough Friday tected from thc effects of fracking? Roads, traffic, tanks, water well drilling, pipelines and other industrial infrastructure arc allowed on land that is subject to leasing. Oil and gas companies say the slate and its regulators should have control over where they drill, but it seems like a conflict of interest with the Michigan DEQ making millions in the auc­ tioning of these mineral leases. Wc are being asked to trust companies that have been accused in Michigan of racketeer­ ing and fraud. So far. state and federal leaders have either passed the buck or exempted them from regulations that were once in place. According to a recent survey by University of Michigan, a majority of Michigan residents would support a moratorium on additional fracking until more is known about the possi­ ble risks. Let’s not waste any more lime or water. Call Lansing - and get ready to march i-adsGchoiceonemail.com • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • fish from Acom Fork Creek in Kentucky exposed to hydraulic fracturing fluids release, found that a major fish die-off was due to a surface spill of hydraulic fracturing fluids into a stream. Shale gas is a black hole for waler use. The Environment America Research and Policy Center reports that in 2012, 280 billion gal­ lons of toxic wastewater were generated by fracking. Michigan still holds the record for the largest amount used for a single well — 21 million gallons. The DEQ has put permits into company hands, allowing extraction of many billions more. We know that many chemicals are added to thc water to help in thc fracking process. One of those is benzene. We already know ben­ zene causes leukemia. Do we really want to wait 20 to 30 years for another study to show that when benzene is used in fracking that it can cause leukemia? Did you know that just because state land is classified as ‘nondcvclopmcnt,’ it is not pro­ Hastings To thc editor: . Imagine a 20-fold increase to stores in the price of milk and what that would mean to what we pay for a gallon of milk. That’s exactly what’s happening in lhe world of health care and the outrageous price increases we’re seeing in prescription med­ ications that are directly attributable to the pharmaceutical industry and distributors. A new medication for treating hepatitis C, for example, is priced at $27,000 per month and requires three to six months of treatment That would be $81,000 for three months or $162,000 for lhe full six months. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, though, the estimated actual cost to manufac­ ture a thrce-month supply of this new drug is only $100 to $250. With an estimated 3 million people in lhe U.S. suffering from hepatitis C, even thc shorter, thrce-month treatment program cal­ culates to be about $300 billion. The pharma­ ceutical industry’ does need to recoup its research and development costs — but not in lhe first month of sales. A May 2014 article in the American Association for Retired Persons Bulletin offers a cogent argument and explanation of why the cost of developing a new anti-cancer drug may be only one-tenth of what lhe phar­ maceutical industry claims it to be. Many drugs have and are experiencing the same run-up in prices. The cost to pharmacies of pravastatin, an older common generic cho­ lesterol-lowering medication, has suddenly jumped more than 300 percent. An age-old thyroid medication suddenly increased by 50 percent. A manufacturer of generic prescrip­ tion cortisone creams bought out its competi­ tion, and, suddenly, a prescription that had cost $25 is now $180 on a patient’s co-pay. Should wc not expect federal anti-monop­ oly laws from preventing this outrage? . The pharmaceutical industry points to the high cost of advertising as a significant factor in higher prices. However, prior to a law change allowing medications to be advertised directly to lhe consumer, they could only be advertised to physicians, pharmacies, hospi­ tals and nursing homes — at vastly reduced expense. Perhaps the industry should consid­ er eliminating the incredible expense of tele­ vision and other media that endlessly bom­ bard us with hype. The pharmaceutical industry also points to its patient assistance programs, which sound good for those who arc eligible, but these pro­ grams also keep lhe price of drugs elevated lor everyone else. In defense of lhe pharmaceutical industry, developing a new medicine and then com­ pleting the many steps to FDA approval are expensive. Potential litigation regarding pur­ ported side effects to new medication also can be daunting. Nonetheless, offsetting these costs is dubiously defensible to the extent of the exorbitant drug prices already mentioned. These examples are the antithesis of what is intended by the Affordable Care Act. Did you know that Medicare Part D, which helps pay for our senior medications, does not require competitive bidding? Then there are lhe contrived shortages of very basic IV fluids and drugs because there, apparently, is little profit margin for the phar­ maceutical industry. While the industry pro­ duces the very expensive, high-profit margin drugs, it creates a shortage in thc inexpensive, universally used supplies, which then, under the principle of supply and demand, also increase rapidly in price. Inflated medication costs have many adverse effects: Unnecessary increases in health care insurance premiums; decreased ability of hospitals and nursing homes that must pay higher costs for medication; a lack of employers able to offer medical coverage for employees; a competitive disadvantage for American companies competing in a glob­ al marketplace; deterioration of personal health care by people who must choose betw een “heat, eat or medication;’’ less access to proper health care since, under Obamacare, patients will have a fixed health care dollar expenditure, and the more expense taken by high drag costs will limit access to other aspects of health care. If we do not control and reduce lhe perni­ cious avarice of lhe pharmaceutical industry, lhe effect will be a progressive drop of fund­ ing for all the other aspects of health care: Hospitals, out-patient care, home care, reha­ bilitation, nursing home care and others. These flagrant examples show how the pharmaceulical industry is exploiting all of us. Yes, it is time for universal health care. No, we must not allow the glutinous profiteering by lhe pharmaceutical industry. Health care is increasingly being called a right, but we must change how wc arc being wronged by thc pharmaceutical industry. Contact your state and federal legislators. Ask and challenge them on whether this is what they support in representation of their constituents who, of course, ultimately vote them in or out of office. Paul T. DeWitt Jr.. MD, SubacrtpUcn RaiM: $35 pe/ yeo.' in Bony Cou-.r, ^Poryearlnoc^oinlngoounttH $-<5 per year Kathy Maurer (Copy Breit 0f«n®'.c. Shan Carney conslanoe Cheoseman Julie Makaro (jonn'e Mattson Fran Faverman Sandra Ponseto_____________________ POSTMASTER change, to Hatrngs. Ml 49058-0602 S«»K1 CUw Posugo al Kuingj Ml 48QSB Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads Hastings �Pngo 6 - Thursday. June 26. 2014 - The Hastings Banner $4/A 775BTW3 bridge in Barry county BETTER Worship Together by Gerald Stein NORTH ...at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville, Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.rn. Fellowship Time before the service. Nursery, children’s ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 408. (comer of Milo Rd. S. M-43), Delton. Ml 49046. Pastor Roger Cla>pool. (517) 204-9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Nursery and Children s Ministry- Thursday night Bible study and prayer lime 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 pin. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor; Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Children’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10: 45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday Schoo! 9:30 a.m. W'orship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities: call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group, Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 am.-12 p.m.), e-mail officeCjmci.net or visit www.countrychapclumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Laccy Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.: Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednesday nights 6*30 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion thc 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). Thc Rector of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. Thc church phone number is 269-795-2370 and thc rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http^/irax.te/andrcwatthias. Wc are pan of thc Diocese of thc Great Lakes which is in communion with Thc United Episcopal Church of Nonh America and use lhe 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818­ 0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am to 2 pm Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at thc church. Wednesday 6 pm - Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen une another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or lhe church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim&cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. 10:30 am. SOUTH: 4:6 3 V: A K 10 8 5 ♦: A K 8 7 *:AK 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 n.m.; Worship II a m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Strenghtening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian* Teed. Associate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. SundaySchool 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a m.-10:20 xm. Worship Senice: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4­ 4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and ?\dult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, will return Sept 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Branch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will continue throughout the sum­ mer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR,’’ Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wed/Thurs. 9 am-2:30 p.m.. Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at thc Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m„ 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616-731-5194 . GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Conununion Every Sunday' Sunday, June 29, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 10:00. June 29 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. June 30 Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http-J/www.discovcr-gracc.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUM­ MER SCHEDULE - Sunday Services: 9.00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:30 ’ a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship avail­ able during service. Visit us online al www.firstchurchhastings.org and uur web log for sermons at httpJ/hastingspresbyterian.blogspol.com. Him inMIrtlH HktHUftM 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY D'HW 945-4700 EAST 4: A K Q 7 * 9764 ♦: 10 3 2 ♦:Q8 ' 4: 10 5 4 2 *Q3 ♦: J 9 6 5 4 ♦: 6 4 301 E. Sute Rd.. P.O. Box 273. Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. U'cbsitc: wivw.Jifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group r™>^. 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 WEST LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, lhe churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook Hastings 4: J 98 *J2 ♦:Q . 4. J 10975 3 2 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Dealer: North Vulnerable: None Lead: 54 Helen Jane O’Donnell (Janie Barber), age 71, passed away Thursday night, June 12, Ml A She was born November 4, 1942 in Hastings to Burdette and Helen Barber of Podunk Lake. Jane graduated from Hastings High School and attended Central Michigan University. She then was hired as a flight attendant for Lake Central Airlines (US Airways). While raising her daughter, she worked at thc Westerville City Schools in Ohio as an attendance secretary and later the manager of the junior high school cafeteria. During thc summer months, Jane worked as a tour guide for AAA. traveling throughout the United States and Canada. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution and thc Westerville Symphony. Jane and her family enjoyed traveling together. She had visited many of the islands in Hawaii. Puerto Rico, Bermuda, St. Thomas, Mexico, Canada and the Cayman Islands. Her hobbies included dancing, walk­ ing, swimming and also water skiing. Jane is survived by her daughter. Cherie (Frank) Curley and her grandson. Sean Curley. She is preceded in death by her parents, Burdette and Helen Barber. Jane will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A private memorial will take place at thc Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings, where she will be laid to rest next to her parents. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, June 26 — teen scavenger hunt through downtown Hastings, 2 to 4:30 p.m.; Movie Memories remembers Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in “Girl Crazy" 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. June 27 — preschool story time has fun with colors. 10:30 to II a.m. Tuesday, July 1 — no toddler story time; youth chess, 4 to 5; chess club, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 — No summer reading program. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. East North Pass Pass Pass South 1* 4* if Pass pass West 34 Pass- Today’s column takes another look at a recent hand from the 28th World Wide Bridge Contest held at local clubs in Michigan, throughout the United States, and in many interna tiona! countries as well. The purpose of the World Wide Bridge Contest is to support and encourage young people to take up bridge as a lifetime activity. Today’s hand is another example of the challenges that bridge players find when there is intense competition whether it is in a local club or in an international club in England or elsewhere. Let s take a look. South with a strong hand was pretty pleased with the high-card points and strong suits that he picked up when Board 24 showed up at his table. He was not so pleased when East on his right hand opened 14. That threw out thc strong opening bid of 24^ that South had wanted to bid, informing his partner that he had a strong hand and that North should bid. Plan B was South’s next best alternative. South with 21 high card points and length in the heart suit bid 1V, showing a solid five-card heart suit. West with a weak hand bid thc diamond suit to the three level, a weak response, but cer­ tainly effectively shutting down North with a long club suit and an equally weak hand. A pass by North and a pass by East returned thc bidding to South. At this point. South had stoppers in the bid diamond suit, stoppers in lhe club suit, and a doubleton in the spade suit, and a powerful hand. In fierce competition. South did the only thing a bridge player in this situa­ tion should do. South bid 4* and ail passed. The lead of thc 54 was won in the dummy with the Q4. A small club from the dummy was won in the South hand with the A4». The A4 and the K4 were led next eliminating two of the spade losers on the board. The last losing diamond from the South hand was trumped high with the JV winning the trick when East could not overtrump thc final diamond loser. Thc lead of a small heart from the dummy was won in the South hand with the A* South next played the KV dropping East’s QV and setting up the 10* With control of lhe trump suit, two diamond winners, one club winner. South could claim ten tricks in all. South would lose one trump trick and two spade tricks for a strong score of 420 on this hand. Bidding and making the 4V contract gave the North/South team a top score on this hand, both locally and internationally. Reaching the right contract against worldwide bridge play­ ers is a great accomplishment. Well done, North and South. Other contracts that were attempted and reached were a 54^ contract that should have been defeated with a lead of three rounds of spades. Using up lhe K4h to trump the'third spade winner sets up the for the setting trick. Those North/South teams who managed to escape a spade lead were rewarded with a near top board for their efforts. How did they gel to 5* instead of the 4V contract? North opened the bidding with a pre-emptive 3^ bid effectively shutting out all bidders in this auction. South raised to a 5^ game, and North played the hand. One local team tried to make a 6^ slam contract, but they were easily set for a plus score for the defenders. Playing with international bridge players seems to bring out the best competition in bid­ ding and trying for the extra tricks. What fun to have that international experience with oth­ ers from faraway places. Try out thc 29th World Wide Bridge Contest when it comes out next year in 2015. You will be competing with thousands of bridge players from around the world. ***** Bridge Notes: If you missed last week’s link to the 28th World Wide Bridge Contest and the commentary by Eric Kokish, y ou can still click on this link to see the 36 hands that were played on June 7, 2014 around the world. Go to www.ecatsbridge.com for an excellent and entertaining commentary on this year’s hands. Enjoy the hands as well as the commentary. ***** (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycotintymichigan.blogspot.com ) The County of Barry is accepting I of __ 7 * SEALED BIDS ' FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER EPOXY FLOOR tn fWAUf.D A 3,/CHlG^ NOTICE of public hearing P’easo bo advised the Village of Middleville Zoning Board of PPeals win hold a public hearing on July 10, 2014 at 7:00 Or as soon thereafter as possible to consider an applicaM Kai 3 Vatiance on property located at 508 Johnson Street jooievilio (also known as Parcel 08-41-080-025-00) to con­ " Ct a Cached accessory building within the required front pubi Ge,bacl<- Th® Zon:ng Board of Appeals will also hold a *c hearing io consider an application for a variance on P Perty located on 935 Greenwood Street Middleville (also own as ParCC| 08-41-17O-OO1-OO) to reestablish a nonconjmmg building; cost of repair exceeding 50 percent. This innfp 9 wil1 do held »n the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 0 E- Wain Streel Addieville, Ml 49333. ,nterestv(J fson may attend the pubic hearing to offer anr ents to the Zoning Board of Appeals. A copy of the van100 raPp!lCa,*on is avJ iab'o,or inspection at the Village Office, 5 0nC' ^a'n St dunng regular business hours, 9 00 a.m. to wh7 P rn- Mondav through Friday. Persons w.th special needs than ^Sh ,0 attend should contact the Village Clerk no less V'"a9» Cle^n 77587823 ___ ---------------- ...r Pj0 QPPlica|jOns to be considered by the Zoning Board of Vm a,g the following variances from the terms of the 'a9° Coqe. 5oa Johnson Street, Sec. 78-21 (e) (detached fon?*50^ duiidmgs). SeC- 7fl*703(b) (expansion of non-cononmg buifcl ngs and structures). 935 Greenwood Street, Sec. ’ores)4 ^re°s,‘ibl1shment of nonconforming buildings and struc- (’«Wethou,“ P<'or » The closing date for the bid is July 18, 2014 at 2.00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 W. Slate Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “ANIMAL SHELTER EPOXY FLOOR”. Bids are available on-line at the Barry County web site, banycounty.org. or at the Buildings and Grounds office at 119 S. Broadway. Hastings Ml, 49058. Specific questions regard­ ing the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838-7084. pu“,C hoa,in95- ?7«7?W> Board Trustee 1 1 Immediate Opening 0 position) I Needs to be: Resident of Prairieville Township I I 18 years ol age or older I Registered Voter | Township Board meets every 2nd Wednesday ol the I Month at 6:30pm at the Township HaH I Send or drop-ott a letter ot interest and contact Infonna- I tion by Noon on July 2. 2014 to: Prairieville Township Board 10115 S. Norris Road Dolton Ml'49046 J Fax: (269)623-3467 § E-mail tdevries@prairievilletwp-mi.org �.................................................... >w • Th«j Ha 'lingu Banner — Thursday. June 26. 20M — Pago 1 BUSINESS BRIEFS Hustings City Bank has again received a quarterly five-star designation from Bauer Financial. the nation’s leading inde­ pendent bank and credit union rating and research firm. The bank has maintained five-star rating status for 19 Dr. Paul Troost consecutive quar­ ters. It was estab­ lished in Hastings in 1886 and currently oper­ ates seven branch offices. ’ • Congratulations Charles J. Tebo 80th birthday Congratulations lo Charles J. Tebo on his 90th. Birthday July 5, 2014. He is a father, grandfather, great-grandfa­ ther. and great-great grandfather. Charles is a lifelong resident of Barn County and a World War II Veteran. Happy Birthday! Jon H. Brownell turns 80 A “Surprise” Open House will be held on Thursday, July 3rd at lhe Hastings Country Club front 2-4 p.m. e Weather permitting, if you’d like to join Jon for nine holes of golf that morning, call the Pro Shop at 269-9*45-2756 and pick one of the reserved Brownell tee times starting at 11 a.m. No gifts please, as your presence alone will add to Jon’s surprise! Thanks! Unable to attend? Cards may Ik* mailed to 1805 N. Irving Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Helen Keller would have benefited from agency’s efforts by Vondn VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist June 27 is Helen Keller Day, a commemo­ rative holiday established by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 on her 100th birthday. l he first deaf and blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree, Helen Keller was a world-famous speaker, author and advocate for people with disabilities. She undoubtedly would have appreciated what Social Security does for lhe disabled community and their families. Not only does Social Security provide dis­ ability benefits for people w ho qualify, but we make great efforts to communicate with peo­ ple in alternative formats to make our resources and services accessible to every­ body. We are committed to providing world­ class customer service to everyone we serve. One of our long-standing commitments is to ensure that people with disabilities have meaningful access to our programs and serv­ ices. All of the pages on our website, www.socialsecurity.gov. are easy to access for people with disabilities. We are pleased to build on this commit­ ment with the introduction of our new Center for Section 504 Compliance. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits federal agen­ cies and programs that receive federal fund­ ing from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. lhe 504 Center provides guidance to Social Security offices nation­ wide to ensure that our customer: with dis­ abilities have meaningful access when con­ ducting business with us. The 504 Center’s toll-free number is 844­ 881-9061 and its business hours arc 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Monday through Friday (except federal holidays). In addition, we offer our publications and notices in alternative formats for those who request them. The most popular ways for the public to read our publications arc by PDF and streaming audio file at vvww.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. However, the public also can request our publications in Braille, audio cas­ sette taj>c. audio CD or enlarged print al www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/all-pubs.html. Leant about our special notice options at www.socialsecurity.gov/notices. Find out more by visiting vvww.socialsecurity.gov/acecssibility/5U4_.overvievv.html. And. by the way, you’ll find that all of our web pages are easily accessible for people with disabilities. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c!o Social Security Administration. J045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. "sf-XTON position available SE for NORTH & EAST IIICKQBY C0RNERS CEMETERIES —" " TiZ Board is seeking a qualified individual to Barry Towns P (abor jnc]udeci in the opening and perform a*1 Equipment not provided by the township, closing oi gra • j- r general maintenance is provided a resume to: Barry Township Board, by the to^nA'uon Ml 49046. In care of: Debra Knight. P.O. Box 705. o received by 5:00 p.m. on July 16, 2014. Resumes must reserves the right to reject any or all Barry Township 269.623.5171 and ask resumes. Any 9U • for Debra. Debra JBarry cierk _____________’ ।■■■■■■■■■■■« Bichard Handy to celebrate 100th birthday been appointed to a three-yenr term as vice president, secretary and general counsel of the commission He previously was a share­ holder with Foster Swift CoNins and Smith ami is on thc executive committee of thc Federal Bar Association’s West Michigan Chapter Puerner is also a founding trustee and current v ice president of the Adjunct to U.S. District Court-Western District Michigan. The 15-member Indigent Defense Commission will collect and compile data necessary for the review of indigent defense services in Michigan; create standards to ensure all systems providing indigent defense meet constitutional obligations for effective assistance ol counsel: and develop require­ ments by which a person may establish a claim of indigence so those truly in need of a public defender will have one. Two area men are among the 15 appoint­ ments made by Gov. Rick Snyder to the newly created Indigent Defense Commission. Jim Fisher, of Hastings, has lieen appoint­ ed to a four-ycar term and will chair the com­ mission. He is an attorney w ith Law Weathers and previously served as chief judge of Barry County Circuit Court. He chaired thc initial Indigent Defense Advisory Commission and is a director of Hastings City Bank. Michael Puemer. general counsel at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, has Paul Troost. IX). has joined Barry Community Health Center in Hastings to help expand access to primary care for the local community. Troost attended medical school at Michigan State University and completed his family practice residency at Metro Hospital in Grand Rapids. He is a board-cer­ tified family practice physician with a passion for solving complex cases. Please join us on Sunday. June 29. 2014 to wish Richard Handy a Happy |()Oth Birthday at Grove St. Cafe in Delton from 3-5 p.m. Marriage Jjrenses Ryan Christopher Pearson. Middleville and Joy Lynn Smith. Middleville. Brian Keith Caise, Hickory Comers and .Angela Maria Wakeman. Hickory Comers. Joseph Robert Car). Hastings and Vanessa Adrianna Garza. Hastings. Caleb Alan Crux, Hastings and Ashley Luiren Belson, Hastings. Robert Eugene Sprague. Shclbyyill^ and .Angela Chanlell C««z>*-» Holland. Joseph Daniel Oberle. Columbus. OH and Annie Elizabeth (.’hubbuck. Columbus, OH. Stephen Joseph Oldham. Woodbridge, VA and Emily Ann Griffith. Woodbridge, VA. Douglas Reece Briscoe, Bellevue and Elizabeth Lynn Randall. Bellevue. Robert Danny Daniels, Battle Creek and Katherine Cannel Dydalowicz. Delton. Jason Carter Mishler, Middleville and Annette Lynn Labinc, Middleville. Matthew Ryan Rudd, Hastings and Kay lee Alice Alexander, Hastings. Todd Alan Bailey. Freeport and Erika Marie Main. Freeport. Daniel D. Hershberger. Nashville and Katie Hershberger. Nashville. Chad Dale Payne. Delton and Laura Marie Jones. Delton. Justin Lee Smith. Delton and Cheri Mae Baker. Dowling. Jeffrey Neal Gagnon. Dowling and Sheryl Ann Lefler. Dowling. Andrew l«ee Rinvelt, Middleville and Lauren Elizabeth Borrink. Middleville. Billy Joe Justice. Hastings and Jaime Leanne Hildebrandt, Hastings. County clerk offers online marriage applications As of June I, anyone who wants to apply for a marriage license in Barry County may do so through lhe Bany County website, www.barrycounty.orp/depts'clerLniarriage'. 'Ilte website update allows applicants to complete a worksheet, pay the license fee ($20 for Bany County residents or $30 for out-of­ stale residents getting married in Barry County) and start the three-day waiting process. Hie new procedure allows applicants lo make one tnp to die courthouse to present the required identification, sign thc application and pick up lhe marriage license rather than two trips. While there is a small fee for using a credit or Bills would ensure that no victim of rape is ignored After more than 11.(XX) untested rape kits were discovered in Detroit, lawmakers came together to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again. 1 introduced Senate Bill 998 as part of this bipartisan effort. My bill would establish thc Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Tracking and Reporting Act for the purpose of creating a system to track, audit and fund submission of all released sexual-assault evidence kits. Sen. Bert Johnson. D-Detroit. and Rep. John Walsh. R-Livonia. sponsored bills to set time limits for the retrieval, testing and analy­ sis of rape kits. This is about much more than simply get­ ting a rape kit analyzed. Each kit represents a brave victim who came forward after an assault. This is about lives. House Bill 5445 has been sent to the gov­ ernor. /Xiong with SB 998, it will strengthen the message that Michigan is sending against perpetrators, of these heinous crimes. My b‘iH would create a cnHuntwion con­ sisting of high-level stale officials and vic­ tim s rights organization members who are experts in such matters and will place a high priority on the well-being of victims through­ out the process. The tracking and auditing of the kits and the funding of these efforts are essential steps to making sure no victim of rape in Michigan will be ignored Unfortunately, only a small percentage of victims come forward and report rape — with many staying silent out of fear, guilt or belief that they will not be helped. Our efforts are about changing this mindset and bringing jus­ tice to victims. As a father and former sheriff/ I am focused on ensuring all sexual-assault kits are tested and encouraging victims to come forward and report such awful inci­ dents. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 512 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings. Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 512 TO AMEND CHAPTER 22 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1. SECTION 22-3 REGARDING SIDEWALK CAFES AND DINING PLATFORM PERMITS was adopted by lhe City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 23rd day of June 2014. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, I Listings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E Emery City Clerk debit card to p-‘> tee, in most cases that fee is significantly less than the cost of gas for the trip to the oilice, said Barry County Clerk Pamela Jarvis In addition to applying through the count) website, applitanls still Ik* accepted in per­ son al lhe county clerk’s office. Jarvis pointed out that there »s !l public terminal in lhe office, so applicants who visit the office may complete the application through the same portal, regard­ less ol whether they pa> by cas|h or cred­ it card or debit cand. l he three d*l> siting |>criod also applies to individuals who ,l,e in person. Applicant’* may apply |O waive lhe three day periixl. tor a I* S50 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings. Barry County and Sunounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking I ot • Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arntngcment Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �Thursday Juno 26. 2014 _ Tho H.,,„„gs Bonnn, P»90 e Financial FOCUS Fl<rlllslml by Mark D. Christensen of er* abounded along lures, such as split-rail <■ by Elaine Garlock The Lake Odessa l air is in full swing today. Elderberry bushes arc in bloom. Thc recent heavy rains have taken a loll on the peony blossoms. Day lilies are coming into bloom. Coni is several inches high. Wheal is growing last bul still totally green. The alumni dinner for graduates, faculty and younger graduates ot luike Odessa High School will be al St. Edward family center Saturday. From IO a.m. lo 5 p.m. the museum on Emerson Street will be open with exhibits from high school days of years past. Hie exhibits also will lx* open Sunday for thc gen­ eral public along with an ice cream social from 2 lo 5 p.m. to which any and all arc invited A monthly class at Central United Methodist Church returns Tuesday afternoon and also Thursday evening for members interested m learning about new evangelism. Art in lhe Park will be Saturday. July 5. Details to follow. Congregational church ladies will be serving sandwiches, chips, pie, coffee, and punch Saturday, July 5, in lhe church dining room. This often is a cool clean oasis during a hot day across lhe street. The Chase agency with its unique stained glass windows now has a new deck on the west side. Thc garden tour Saturday s|>onsorcd by the Woodland Women's Study Club had beautiful weather for visits to six locations where flow­ Could you afford to live to 100? repur­ vcgemble • EDWARD JONES posed bride architecture . )|n ’ scs and all gardens, utilises, pagodas, birdlu . manner of garden decor, nI . h perennials were other, there wasn.r worn for.r. At most homes, hosta plants plajed an P> tant role in the beauty. cookies and At each spot, hostesses had coOK'e o besentges available as they sat it > reeisier the visitors. Afur visiiinj. stops, guests could turn in their "ckwe'* Here’s an interesting statistic: Over the past three decades, the centenarian Population in the United States has gr°wn about 66%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily 'mean that you m^eb TheSevePm,’w:is\sell planned with » United At Central Methodist Church Sunday, the McNeil family arranged for ■ farewell coffee hour in honor of their exchange student Dominick from He has been a student at Lakewood High School this year and will have two more years of high school when he returns to his home. Workmen from a specially Company were busy Tuesday moving racks of books from the downtown Library’ to their temporary set­ ting on Volte Road, thc former Lakewood Christian School where the library will func­ tion for lhe next six to eight months, depend­ ing on progress on lhe library construction in town. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry have a good chance of living to 100 — but thc possibility may not be as remote as it Oncc was. In any case, if y0U do plan to retire in your mid-60s. and you arc* in good health, you may well have two. or even three, decades ahead of you. To enjoy this time to lhe fullest — and to help prevent the possibility of out­ living your financial resources — you will need to invest for income and growth throughout your retirement years. As a retiree, how much income do you need from your investments? There’s no one “right” percentage for everyone. Furthermore, you shouldn’t have to rely sole­ ly on your investment portfolio, because you may have other sources — such as Social Security and potentially your employer-spon­ sored retirement plan — from which to draw­ income. Nonetheless, your investments can play a big role in providing you with lhe income you’ll need during retirement. Many retirees depend on fixed-rate invest­ ments for a good portion of their retirement income — so it’s a real challenge when inter­ est rates are low. as they have been for lhe past several years. Consequently, when you retire, you’ll certainly need to be aware of the interest-rate environment and the income you can expect from these investments. Longerterm fixed-rale vehicles may be tempting, as they typically offer higher rates than shortcrtenn ones, bul these longer-term investments may have more price fluctuation and inflation risk than shorter-term investments SwcenCslJ"U'11 nccd a haI*"c= between short-, intermediate- and longterm fixed-mcome investments to providc^for a ixirtion of your income in retirement. von J 7 S ,mponanl 10 ,nve!’t lor income, >ou can t ignore the need for growth o^w^ n *°n‘l Wan! lo ,osc Purchasing I er to inflation. As you know, we’ve expe­ rienced quite mild inflation recently. But over time, even a low rate of inflation can serious­ ly erode your purchasing power. To illustrate: If your current monthly costs arc $3,000, they will be about $4,000 in 10 years with only a 3 h annual inflation rate. And in 25 years at that same rate, your monthly costs will have more than doubled, to about $6,200. To help protect yourself against inflation risk, you should consider having at least some invest­ ments that offer growth potential, rather than only owning fixed-income vehicles. And some investment vehicles, such as dividend­ paying stocks, can offer both growth potential and current income. In fact, some stocks have paid, and even increased, their dividends for many years in a row. giving you not just income, but rising income. (Keep in mind, though, that companies are not obligated to pay dividends, and can reduce or discontinue them at any lime.) To determine the right mix of growth and income vehicles for your individual needs, consult with a financial advisor who is famil­ iar with your retirement plans, your risk toler­ ance and your family situation. And it may well be a good idea to plan for a very long retirement. You may not live to be 100 — bul it would be a good feeling to know that you could afford to do so. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altha Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Rowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald’s Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. 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State St., Hastings, between lhe hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrvcounty.org. ny> rut, Ttf.in’OpH TllANXtoV A BIG Thank You o to my doctors, Thomapple Valley Church, family, friends, neighbors, Kiwan is Club and Hastings City Bank for cards, flowers, and meals brought to our home. Mr, . - • -kv- u hnnhlltUi Tb.nktyou £ :g i - -- * M-F work. Must be 21 years old, CDLA, Hazmat & tanker endorsement with 1 year or 50k miles experi­ ence. Company paid health insurance! Find your direction at Hollandregional.com/careers1 EEO/AAE Minorilies/Females/Persons with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. ★ ★ LOG HOME KIT ★ * QUICK SALE A MUSTlii May God bless you, Jeralee & Gordie Sheldon - full-time BWIIClIILl LOCAL DRIVERS WANTED IN GRAND RAPIDS iH/tNK yqU < • Purchased from American Log Homes (No! 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Planning a road trip can be half the fun. and my friend and 1 are well into that part of lhe experience. I called a tourist bureau in Utah and gol some maps and materials about Bryce and Zion. Another friend gave us a book full of glossy pictures about thc national parks of Utah. The book discusses both lhe geologic history of the area and early human history; too. We geologists arc fond of the Southwest because it’s easy to see lhe rocks of the area. In wetter parts of the country, soil and plants obscure lhe view of thc local geology, but in places like southwest Utah you can see rocks in all directions. But you don’t need lo go io a famous national park io immerse yourself in what Mother Nature shows us. A simple pair of binoculars and a field guide to birds could add a rich dimension lo your summer. Seize lhe day sometime this week and take a trip to a local park. You’ll be glad for the break from your ordinary’ routine and concerns. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, u native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. Thiscolumn is a service of thc College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 511 )n the Spot Cleans Green Your eMCUf.|orv then "<* «« Sault Wild."." "” Xlud.nglha 'now M.rH.f by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters This is the time of year to get outdoors and observe Mother Nature in all her glory'. With a simple field guide to trees or birds and a Sunday afternoon trip to a local park, recreation area or sanctuary, you can play amateur scientist and immerse yourself in forces larger than those wc humans create. A friend and I arc making plans for an extended road trip lo two national parks in southwest Utah. We will spend two or three days in Bryce Canyon National Park and a day touring Zion. We won’t go until the end of September, though, after lhe heal of sum­ mer in Utah has passed. The days will be shorter then, of course, but. in some ways, lhe sunlight is all the more sweel as the evenings draw in closer and earlier. The last lime I was in rural Utah and Nevada, I was driving by my self and towing a 1972 travel trailer that was as small as il was ratty. The trip is seared in my mind in part because 1 had trouble with tires blowing out when I was in the middle of nowhere. When the first one blew. 1 wasn’t too dis­ tressed about it. 1 just put on my spare and loaded lhe shredded tire into my aging vehi­ cle. But I well remember the stress of losing the second tire before 1 reached a town big enough to have a supply of tires to fit my vehicle. It took some doing and lhe help of strangers to get me back to civilization where 1 could buy what 1 needed io contin­ ue lhe trip. This time around 1 have new tires on my view at www.thegreatamericanroaen "Beady Buyer Only Bcply‘‘Call John aT704.°7i.2036 That Guy Seize the day: Go to a park । " I.www.thatguyonthespot.com / 616-581-4142 / 269-953-4637J[ The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 511 TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 13, DIVISION 2 TO AMEND SECTION 90-1085 REGARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW .AND EXISTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TOWERS AND ANTENNAS EXCEEDING 35 FEET was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 23rd day of June 2014. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday. 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. , Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk �abundantly." So al Andersonville, the suffi­ cient, though unknown, supply was close al hand. Human voices pleading for relief were answered by Him who spoke by lhe wind, the lightning and thc flood. It is said that the spiritual desires of our hearts are thc reflection of what God is wait­ ing lo do for us through our own co-operation. Surely then, the prayers of thc Andersonville prisoners for water were incited by Him who saw their dire necessity, and who waited only for human hands to aid in thc release of lhe fountain of water w hich his Omnipotence had created. During the subsequent years, the writer has given the foregoing account in lecture* and conversations to his comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic and to many others. Gentlemen of scientific and Christian attain­ ments have said thal this explanation of the phenomenon of Providence Spring is the most satisfactory of any that they have heard. Thc event here chronicled is commemorat­ ed by the erection on the spot of a granite pavilion which is appropriately named “Providence Spring." The inscriptions are as follows: fl look Dock at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastlnys Banner TURNING BACK THE PAGES < Prison life in Andersonville, part VI Chapter Vll Was it a miracle? A profound conviction has been cherished by many that the unsealing of Providence Spring was as marked an interposition of the hand of the Almighty as that recorded in the Book of Numbers where it is said, “And Moses lifted up his hand, and smote the rock with his rod twice; and water came forth abundantly and the congregation drank.” (Numbers 20:11.) Are they wrong in this conviction? The unwontedness of the incident admits of no dispute. In such a sober work as Rhodes History of the* United States, wc have the statement, “After a severe storm, a spring broke out within the enclosure (Andersonville stockade) and this became one of the main reliances for drinking water.” Vol. V, p. 492. An eye witness records: “About the first of August showers fell that beat anything I ever saw. There was one good result, for where the stockade was washed away on the north side, it opened a spring of pure water, enough to supply nearly the whole of the prison.” (The narrative of Amos E. Steams, Co. A, 25th Regiment, Mass. Published by Franklin Pierce, 1887.) While comparatively few of rhe prisoners knew of the days of prayer that preceded the storm, every one recognized that something out of the ordinary’ course of events had hap­ pened; and that a new spirit pervaded the camp. Before this, no one would give a dying man a drink, for water was scarce, and lhe scurvy in the recipient’s mouth might con­ taminate the cup for its owner. And indeed, not many had lhe strength to wait upon others. But now the dull, sombre, despairing mood was changed. Thc little stream of pure waler, contrasted with lhe former slough that sup­ plied us, murmured sweetly down through lhe night, and during the day. it over-brimmed thousands of cups thal eager hands reached forth. In after days, many of these men were gath­ ered at Camp Chase, Ohio, and there delained until improved health rendered them present­ able for return home. We recall that when in the chapel of that place a Capt. Allen conducted evening reli­ gious services, hundreds of testimonies were given to the effect that the breaking out of the spring at Andersonville was a distinct answer to prayer and a convincing fact of the reality of help coming from above. Many of the speakers declared that their Christian faith began from that occurrence. Questions such as thc following naturally arise: Was Providence Spring a miracle? Would the saving relief have been withheld if prayer had not been offered? The situation is not more difficult of analy­ sis than is that described in the story of Queen Esther where is exhibited the interplay of nat­ ural and supernatural elements in human activity and Divine over-ruling. Thc northern section of thc Andersonville inclosure was mainly a bank of clay, as evidenced by the many wells that were partially sunk, but filled, by order of Capt. Wirtz, because tun­ nels therefrom were dug for escape. The vein of water thal issued in Providence Spring doubtless tlowed from time immemorial, and being unable to work upward through a too great overpress of clay, had found a lower seam through which it seeped into the depths of thc swamp below. This implied fact was learned as follows: Since lhe prison adminis­ tration was unable to cook meal and bacon for thc increasing thousands of men, these arti­ cles were issued raw for two weeks alternate­ ly to the north and south sides of thc enclo­ sure. A distressingly small lot of wood must suf­ fice a detachment of 270 men for three days. Often lhe individual portion would not make a fire that would scald, much less cook, thc scant portion of cornmeal, which was some­ times coarse and unbolted [not sifted]. Il was said that more than 10,000 cases of bloody dysentery prevailed at one time; aggravated by irritation to stomach and intestines from the practically uncooked food. Thc awful unsanitary conditions that prevailed can be described, but respect for the sensibilities of the reader forbids. Suffice it to say that the need for fuel was urgent, that a number of the stronger captives would lay aside their tat­ tered remnants of clothing, wade into the slimy muck of the swamp, and. sinking to their armpits, would pull up fragments of wood that had long been submerged. This w as mostly pilch pine and when broken up would quickly bum. The work of exhuming fuel under such repulsive conditions was chiefly done at night. It was noticed that in thc morning the par­ tially remaining foot-prints and depression, from which the stick had been drawn, were filled with clear waler. This fact was a mys­ tery until after the spring was opened; then the conclusion was reached that the spring water followed a deep seam in the clay and oozed into the swamp some distance below the surface and rose up through the openings made by the wood-diggers. Therefore Providence Spring was not espe- CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 513 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 513 . TO AMEND CHAPTER 82 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, DIVISION 2, SECTION 82-438 STATE RULES ADOPTED REGARDING WATER SUPPLY CROSS CONNECTION RULES OF MICHIGAN DEPART­ MENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 23rd day of June 2014. . A comolete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ Thomas E. Emery, City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 510 hpind the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Citv of m o— ™ ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 42 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, amfnDFiT TO CHANGE THE LIMITATIONS ON OPEN BURNING . a "ys was adopted by lhe City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 23rd day of J^U'h^°')4 djnanCe js available for review at the office of the City A complete copy of th Clerk at City Hall, 201 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. str£et Hastings, Monday through Friday, /’ Thomas E. Emery City Clerk rnaott This Fountain erected by The National Association of Union Ex-Prisoners of War in memory of the 52.345 comrades who were confined here as prisoners of war, and of the 13,900 comrades buried in . thc adjoining National Cemetery . Dedicated Memorial Day, May’ 30, 1901 James Atwell, national commander. S.M. Long. adjt. gen'I. J.D. Walker, Cham. ex. committee. A reverse tablet bears thc words: The granite pavilion erected in 1901 by the Women’s Relief Corps to mark Providence Spring is now a national historic site, under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. (From Prison Life at Andersonville) daily created to order. Like Topsy, it had “alius" been. The providential aspects of the case may be thus stated; lhe spring existed, but was unknown. It was located under lhe space between thc dead-line and thc stockade, through which digging fora well was not per­ mitted; it therefore remained undiscovered. The out-of-plumb position of the stockade timbers had existed for a long time, bul was not noticed by the officials until the time when prayer began to be offered for water. As the petitions of Esther and Mordccai, unknown to the King, in a manner unseen affected his action, so by analogy, thc prayer of Sgt. Shepard and his colleagues influenced the state of mind of the quartermaster and of Commandant Wirtz, and they were moved to the repairing of the stockade that had long been neglected. _ . This decision led to the forming of a broad trench by digging away lhe ground to afford the needed watershed from the base of the stockade. Thus a channel was formed that gathered the stormwater with force sufficient to tear away the ground over thc spring and release the life-giving fountain. The slaves removed quite a depth of the earth directly over the unknown reservoir; thus the deepest part of the trench was brought so near thc spring that the rush of the storm-flow’ could do the rest. The spring water was uncovered, and its pressure w as sufficient to throw’ it into lhe air. However, since it was located on thc forbid­ den margin, any prisoner reaching under or over lhe deadline for a draught of lhe water would be instantly shot by lhe sentinel posted overhead on the wall. Hence, after lhe spring was opened, an object of much desire and suitable as a subject of prayer, was that the hardness of Capt. Wirtz would be relaxed to the extent of allowing the prisoners to have access to the water. This result was accomplished, and the relief was complete. A recent writer commenting on lhe devel­ opment of Providence Spring refers to the marble fountain erected by the Ex-Prisoners of War Association inside the granite pavilion built over the spring by lhe Women’s Relief Corps, remarks. "The waters flow strong and sweet with a never-ceasing stream into the marble basin. It is said to be the best water in all Georgia; that which gushes forth from the side of thc little hill in Andersonville." Confirmatory to this statement is the follow­ ing incident: In 1896, when the writer lectured in Warsaw, N.Y.. on “Reminiscences of Battle­ fields and Prisons.” a prominent war veteran of the town, who had been a member of the staff .of Gen. Grant, showed him a bottle of waler from Providence Spring thal nine years before had been hermetically sealed by the Rev. G. Stanley Lathrop of Atlanta. So pure was the content that no sediment existed. The further comment is: “The scientific fact of Providence Spring is that in lhe August electrical storm the rocks (clay) that held back this spring were cracked or broken open by a lightning bolt and the waters gushed forth. No one ever believed that it was a sort of Moses intervention for the prisoners, but it was undoubtedly looked upon in that light by thc poor, thirsty, half-starved prisoners.” To this we reply that if we believe in prayer as an instrumentality by which human and divine forces cooperate to a beneficent end, and the result takes place, why should wc question the efficacy of intercession? The fact that a number of believing men in the prison were engaged for some days in pro­ tracted prayer for relief from water-famine was not ostentatiously announced at lhe time, and was little noticed by the crowd. Thus has it ever been with the origin of great spiritual movements. rhe relict came and a new spirit of ho|xr and gladness, such as prevailing prayer engenders, swept through the multitude.. Thc scientific fact of a mighty rain storm being the visible agency of completing lhe opening of Providence Spring filly coordi­ nates with the moral force of prayer, as in numberless instances such convergence occurs in history. Nevertheless, this explana­ tion w ill probably be accepted or challenged according to thc personal experience of the reader in mailers of Christian faith. in the case of thc smitten rock of lhe Palestine desert, water doubtless existed in an abundant, although unknown supply. The Almighty, by lhe agency of Moses, brought it forth for lhe satisfying of a great multitude. The prophet was commanded lo speak lo lhe rock and it would give forth water. The response could be from none other than lhe Creator of all mountains and flowing streams. And although Moses went beyond the Divine command, and struck with a rod instead of speaking with his voice, yet the Divine good­ ness was not withheld, "and thc water came This pavilion was erected by the Women's Relief Corps Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic In grateful memory of the men who suffered and died in the Confederate Prison at Andersonville, Georgia, From February 1864 to April 1865. "The prisoner's cry of thirst rang up to heaven: • God heard, and with his thunder cleft the earth And poured his sweetest waters gushing here. ” Erected 1901 Editor’s note: Capt. Henry Wirz, the Confederate officer in charge Andersonville, was tried and executed Nov. 10, 1865, for conspiracy and murder relating to his com­ mand of the prison.) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: [ । | PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of thc Charter Township of Rutland will hold a I public hearinfi/regular meeting on Wednesday, July 16.2014. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 I Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, commencing at L3Q OJIL as required under the provisions of the I Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thal the proposed item($) to be considered at this public hearing I include thc following, in summary: Special Excvption/Land Use application from Pennock Hospital for a permit to hold a United Way Mud Run on Saturday. August 2,2014 at lhe property located at 420 N. Tanner Lake Road. Hastings. Parcel #08-13014-028-00. Rutland Charter Township Ordinance Chapter 70 requires a Special Use Permit for this request. Special Exception.'Land Use application for a proposed wireless tower to be located on a portion of Parcel # 08-13-004-020-00 which is currently zoned AG. Agricultural. Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Section 220-14 requires a Special (Ise Permit for this request. Property is described as: That part of the West ? of Section 4. Town 3 North, Range 9 west, lying Easterly of the Centerline of Irving Road, Northeasterly of the Centerline of Highway M-37, Southerly of the Thomapple River, and Southerly and I Southeasterly of a line described as follows: Commencing at the West ? corner of said Section 4; thence I South 87 deg 31* 18” East 1209.19 feel along the East and West ? line of said Section 4 to the Centerline of Irving Road; thence South 02 deg IB* 31" East. 35.12 feet along said Centerline to the point of beginning of said described line: thence South 87 deg 31' 18" East parallel with said East and West ? line. 870.00 feet; thence North 36 deg 51’ 02" East 321.49 feet to a point on the bank of thc Thomapple River; thence North 36 deg 51’ 02" East to the Center of lhe Thomapple River and the point of ending of said described line. Except commencing al lhe intersection of the Centerline of Irving Road and the East and West ? line of Section 4: thence South 02 deg 23’ 40” East 837.08 feet along the Center of Irving Road for lhe true point of beginning; thence East 409.83 feel parallel with said East and West ? line of said Section 4; thence South 427.63 feet at right angles thereto; thence West 391.95 feel to the Center of Irving Road: thence North 02 deg 23‘ 40 ’ West 428 feet to the point of beginning. 3. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that thc Application for Special Use along with the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map. Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of thc Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays trom and after thc publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may further be exam­ ined at thc public hearing to determine the exact nature of lhe aforementioned matters. You are invited to attend this hearing. If you are unabk to attend, written comments may be submitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to thc Township Clerk at thc Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Ml 49058. at any time up to thc date of thc hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Clurtcr Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audmtapcs of printed materials being considered at lhe meeting, to individ­ uals with disabilities at the mecling'hearing upon reasonable notice lo thc Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact lhe Rutland Charter Tbwnship Clerk by writing or calling the Township. All interested persons aie invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this public hearing. Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township . 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 . Telephone: (269)948-2194 �Page 10 - 'Dwrsday. June 26. 2014 - Thc Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 11. 2014-7:30 P.M. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield. Wallers, Carr, Bellmore, Hawthome. Ftmt, James. Absent' None. Approved the Agenda us presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Approved payment of MTA dues by roll call vote. Approved a fireworks permit for Justin Gorden ski. Accepted for first reading Ordinance #2014-148, S«gn Ordinance. Accepted for first reading Ord nance #2014-149, Rezoning of property. Meeting Adjourned al 8:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, J:m Carr, Supervisor 7754771# www.rutlandtownshp org SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (246)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DENNA L. SHERRY, A SINGLE WOMAN, to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK. N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE. LLC. FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPO­ RATION, Mortgagee, dated June 28. 2004, and recorded on June 30, 2004, in Document No. 1130097, Barry County Records, Michigan, on wtveh mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($101,562.55), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale conta.ned in said mortgage and tho statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given mat said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01.00 PM o'clock, on July 24. 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as; THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 1297 AND 1298 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE. OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. Tho redemption penod shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a. m which case me redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only. 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. It the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sate under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Competed Laws, under MCL 600.3278, mo borrow­ er will be held responsible to me person who buys me property at me mortgage foreclosure sale or to me mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE. LLC. FKA CHASE MAN­ HATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmingion Hills. Ml 48335 JPMC.002434 FNMA (05-26)107-17) 77587834 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon made In the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Ronald William Ogden and Kimberly Kay Ogden, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Taylor. Bean A Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 15th day of February, 2008 end recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of February, 2008 in Instrument #20080225-0001697 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA. N.A. on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due, at tho dale of this notice, the sum of One hundred sixty six thousand one hun­ dred seventy seven dollars and 90/100 ($166,177.90), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having boen instituted to recover tho debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of tho power ot sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of tho Stalo of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of July, 2014 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Timo, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate at public auction, to tho highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. Ml (that being tho building where tho Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold), of tho premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay tho amount due. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 4.625 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including tho attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by tno undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its Interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es aro desenbod as follows: Al! thal certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located there­ on, situated in tno Townsh.p of Rutland, County of Barry, Stalo of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOT 39 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 40 OF SMITHS LAKEVIEW ESTATES NUMBER 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. During the six (6) months immediately fol­ lowing tho safe, tho property may bo redeemed, except that in the event that tno property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. lhe property may be redeemed during 50 days Immediately following the sate. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(G) will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damagtng tno property during tho redemption peri­ od. If 9)0 ‘s t*i asde for any reason, the Purchaser at sate shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid Tho Purchaser shall havo no further recourse aga-nst the Mortgagee or tho Mortgagee's attorney Date<My26/20l4 SANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, RC. Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA N A 700 Tower Drive, Sto. 510 Troy. Ml 362-2600 BOA FHA^Ogden (06-26)(07-f7) State News Roundup Merit curriculum may have career tech options Gov. Rick Snyder Wednesday signed Icgislation revising the Michigan e Curriculum to allow school districts the flexi bility to enhance career technical education programs. Thc bills arc expected to allow more.stu­ dents to take courses where they can on I technical, employable skills that lead to g<* jobs. , “We want to make sure students have options for career-oriented courses that include material from rigorous subjects an. thal maintain high educational standards, Snyder said. “Career-technical classes play an important role in developing talent and help­ ing open opportunities for students for jobs of today and tomorrow." House Bill 4465. sponsored by state Rep. Ed McBroom, amends thc Michigan Merit Curriculum to allow students to fulfill the algebra II requirement by completing a career and technical education program that has the material embedded into lessons. The bill also provides additional opportuni­ ties for students to pursue courses that will prepare them for careers in skilled trades, while maintaining high standards in terms of For more information on legislation, visit legislature.michigan.po''. Smoking directly linked to diabetes The Michigan Department of Community Health is encouraging residents to combat the risk of diabetes by maintaining healthy habits and quitting smoking. According to a 2014 report released by thc Surgeon General, smoking is shownto be an actual cause of diabetes and a risk factor for poor control of blood glucose or blood sugar. The report, The Health Consequences of Smoking: 50 Years of Progress, which was released in January, explains that smokers are 30 to 40 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people who do not smoke. “Smoking negatively impacts blood flow making it even more difficult to control blood glucose levels,” said Dr. Matthew Davis, chief medical executive for thc MDCH. "The more cigarettes smoked, the higher the risk of diabetes. The good news is that by quitting smoking today you can lower your risk of developing diabetes and other chronic dis­ eases over time.” In 2012, one out of 10 Michigan adults were diagnosed with diabetes. An additional 250,000 were thought to already have the dis­ ease but were not yet diagnosed. More than a required curriculum. third of Michigan adults were already at high risk, having prcdiabctcs. Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include: a family history of the disease, being over­ weight, physical inactivity, high blood pres­ sure, age, and a history of gestational (during pregnancy) diabetes for women. Thc Surgeon General s report makes it clear that smoking is a cause for type 2 diabetes as well. Learn how to prevent or manage diabetes. Connect with a local Diabetes Self­ Management Education Program or learn more at www.michigan.gov/diabetes. For smoking cessation resources, call thc Michigan Tobacco Quitlinc 800-QUIT-NOW or visit www.michigan.gov/tobacco. Legislation would protect military service A Michigan judge recently held a U.S. ___ Navy sailor in contempt of court and ordered his arrest after he failed to appear in court for a custody hearing, despite the fact that he is on duty aboard a submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The attorney for Matthew Hindes, a petty officer currently assigned to the USS Michigan, asked for a stay in the case under thc federal Servioemembers Civil Relief Act, LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT FAMILY DIVISION-BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN CASE NO. 14-180 CH HON. AMY L MCDOWELL BENJAMIN DOVE. Plaintiff v JEFFREY STANTON Defendant/ Louise E. Johnson (P6133B) Attorney for Mr. Dove, Plaintiff 146 Monroe Center, NV/. Suite 1110 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 458-8038 J Jeffrey Stanton 103 East High Street Hastings, Ml 49058 f EXdEARIEJQRQERJEQRALTEBNAIlYE^SEHYlGE At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Court for the County of Bany. State of Michigan, on lhe 23 Of May. 2014 Present: HON. AMY McDOWELL This matter having come before the court on 5/23/14, and the Court being otherwise advised. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED. Plaintiffs Motion for Alternate Service ot Process on Defendant Jeffrey Stanton and Extension of Summons is hereby granted. Plaintiff shall obtain service on Defendant by Publication; publishing a copy of the order onco each week for 3 consecutive weeks, or for such fur­ ther time as the court may require, in the Hastings Banner and/or Reminder Newspaper. Pursuant to MCR 2.105 and MC4 2.106, a copy of this Order shall be sent to Defendant's last known address, by certified mail. IT IS SO ORDERED Hon. Amy McDowell 77567M5 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for this purpose. If you are in lhe Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michael A. Clark and Deborah A. Clark, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 30, 2008 and recorded September 10, 2008 in Instrument 9 20080910­ 0009007 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Matrix Financial Services Corporation, by assignment dated May 29, 2014 and recorded Juno 6. 2014 in Instrument » 2014-005231 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Nino Hundred SixtyNine Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents ($118,969.96) including interest 7% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County al 1:00PM on July 17, 2014. Said promises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Commencing at the West one-quartor Comer of Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 2351.36 feet along tho East and West ono-quartor Line to tho Center of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 833 feel along the North and South one-quarter Lino of said Section 19, to the point of beginning; thonce South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 96.36 foot along said North and South one-quarter Uno; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West. 199.40 feet to the Easterly Une of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds East, 96.36 feel along said Easterly Lino; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East, 199.36 feel to tho point of beginning, subject to all Easements. Conditions or Restrictions of Record. Commonly known as 1659 Archwood Dr, Wayland Ml 49348 The redemption period shall bo b months from the dato of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which caso tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from lhe date of such sale, or upon the expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If tho proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo lhe mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 6/19/2014 Matrix Financial Services Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-03706 (06-19)(07-10) zzsozw? SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting June 11. 2014 Supervisor J Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Clerk DeVries, Supervisor Stonebumer. Trustee Goebel & Treasurer McGuire Absent. Trustee Grundy Also present were 9 guests. Agenda was approved M.nutes wore approved Commissioners Report was read Public comments, if any, were received. Parks. Fire & Police Department reports were placed on filo. Supervisor, Treasurer, Trustees and Clerk's Report's were received. Approved to pay Townsh.p bills for S46.062.30 Approved Police Chief Vacation hours being changed from 80 to 120 Approved Cemetery fund increase to cover additional mowing al Cressey Cemetery Approved purchase of 4 new computers to replace outdated ones Approved having KCI print the township sum­ mer tax bills and newsletter and mail lhem out. Approved regretfully accepting lhe letter of res­ ignation from Trustee Jim Grundy, effective 6/11/14 Approved tho appointment of John Hook lo fill the opening on the Parks Commission Approved declining any changes to the AT &T Cell Tower Lease Approved Fireworks for the Pino Lake Association on 7/3/14 with a rain date ol 7/5/14 Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77567761 Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 14-026690-DE Estate of Nyla J. Stanton, deceased. Date of birth: May 29. 1922. TO ALL CREDITORS: ' NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Nyla J. Stanton, died March 20. 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against tho estate will be forever barred unless presented to William M Wright, personal representativo, or to both tho probate court at 7077 N. Noffko Dr., Caledonia, Ml 49316 and the person­ al representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date-6/18/14 William M. Wright P23110 7077 N. Noffke Dr. Caledonia. Ml 49316 (269) 945-6325 William M. Wright 7077 N. Nolfke Dr. Caledonia, Ml 49316 (269) 945-6325 77587692 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a Miller and Kevin Miller, wife and husband, original debt. Any information obtained win be used for this mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration purpose. If you are in tho Military, please contact Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lakewood Home our office at lhe number listed below. MORTGAGE Finance, Inc. its successors and assigns, SALE - Default has been made In tho conditions of Mortgagee, dated January 11. 2010, and recorded a certain mortgage made by: Cart Michael Wyman on April 6. 2010 in instrument 201004060003697. and Carol A Wyman, Husband and Wife to in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mesne assignments to Matrix Financial Services nominee for Novastar Homo Mortgage, Inc., its suc­ Corporation as assignee, on which mortgage there cessors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated January is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of 14, 2005 and recorded February 23, 2005 in Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Throe Instrument 9 1141737 Barry County Records, and 29/100 Dollars ($65,393.29). Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: The Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ Bank ol New York Mellon fka Tho Bank of Now gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ York, as Successor Trustee for JPMORGAN vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will CHASE BANK. N.A., as Trustee for NovaStar be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-1 NovaStar or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at Series 2005-1, by assignment dated May 12. 2014 1.00 PM. on July 17. 2014. and recorded June 2, 2014 in Instrument 9 2014­ Said premises are situated in Township of 005099 on which mortgage there is claimed to be Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described due at tho dato hereof tho sum of Seventy-Nino as: Beginning 30 rods East of the North 1/4 post of Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Dollars and NinetySection 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence Six Cents ($79,260.96) including interest 8.5% per East 10 rods, thence South 160 rods to the East annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said and West 1/4 line of said Section, thence West 10 mortgage and tho statute in such case made and rods, thence North 160 rods to the place of begin­ provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage ning will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ The redemption period shall be 6 months from the ies, or somo part of them at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County al 01 00 PM on July 10.2014 date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In which case Said premisos aro situated in Township of Barry, the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A date of such sale. square parcel containing exactly one acre of land out of the Southeast corner of the following If the property is sold al foreclosure sale under described parcel of |Qnd- commencing at the Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, Southwest comer ot tho Southwest one-quarter of pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held ?° Northwest ono*quartor of Section 17, Town 1 responsible to the person who buys the property at Rango 9 Wosi; ihonco East 25 Rods: lhenco lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage R? Ah 32 Rods; Ihonco West 25 Rods: Ihonco South holder for damaging the property during the 32 Rods to beginning. Subject to easement, reser­ redemption period. vation restrictions Ind lifiions RecordsDated. June 19, 2014 any Commonly known as 5962 Osborne Road. For more Information, please call: Dolton Ml 49046 Tho redemption period shall bo 6 < FC J (248) 593-1311 months from the date of such sale, unless deterTrott & Trott. P.C. ^6 »6andonod m° owordonco with MCI Attorneys For Servicer 600.3241 or MCL eoonpain in which case the 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 ,-uchmM|Jn po'lod bo 30 days from the dato of Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 such Mio. or upon thn Jmiratton of tho notice Filo K426068F02 required by MCL 600 324ia(c), whichever Is later; (06-10)(07-10) 77567628 ° iint°AS!d M,C<L 600 3240(17) applies- If the properhnLn W ?! forecIosut0 VZo u%er ChaPtor 32 of S?)?278 «o" 1961. under MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buy5 th_ nmoortv at lhe mortgage foreclosure sate or to J P Se holder for dam- to? JTpM(?S?*of York as Successor Trustee for JPMORGAN CHace oamk N A . as Trustee for NovaStar Mong^.^Trusf, Series which provides a 90-day stay J? proceedings if military mem­ County ber's ability s denied the Circuit Judge Margaret M.S. No request and ordered that thc child be placed in the mother's custody pending the outcome of Chair Rick Jones announced Friday that ~ having legislation drafted to prevent this type of action from being taken against a y American serviceman or woman. “Thc actions of this judge arc a slap in tn face to all service men and women, who put their lives on the line protecting AnJcnca. said Jones. R-Grand Ledge. “If a soldier has full custody of a child, then he or she shoul ^ retain that custody while serving the nation. Hindes was given custody of his daughter in 2010 after she was removed from Angela Hindes’ home by Michigan Department of Human Services’ Child Protective Services. An October 2010 divorce judgment gave him permanent custody, but Angela Hindes peti­ tioned for a change in thc custody order in August last year. “The fact is that this child was removed from her mother’s care due to neglect and reports of abuse by the mother’s boyfriend," Jones said. "The 6-year-old girl lives happily with her father and stepmother in Washington, yet a judge is ordering that she be placed with a mother who was previously ruled unfit, because thc father’s ‘crime’ was serving America. It’s unbelievable." Jones said that his legislation would ensure that service men and women are not punished fob not appearing in court while serving over­ seas and thal they would retain custody as long as lhe child is in a safe environment. “It is sad that this bill is even necessary,” Jones said. “Our sailors and soldiers should not fear losing their rights while they are pro­ tecting lhe rights of all Americans." Health plan enrollment reaches 300,000 After just eleven weeks since its launch, lhe Michigan Department of Community Health last week announced that the Healthy Michigan Plan has reached 301,645 enrollees. Gov. Rick Snyder and the state of Michigan kicked off enrollment for the Healthy Michigan Plan April I to begin providing health care coverage to nearly half a million Michigan residents. In lhe first year, the Healthy Michigan Plan is anticipated to cover about 320,000 Michigan residents and even­ tually provide care for 477,000 Michiganders. “Ensuring the health and wellness of all Michiganders is an important part of creating a healthier Michigan and driving our state’s continued comeback," Snyder said. “The milestone of 300,000 enrollees reached by the Healthy Michigan Plan shows that we are moving in lhe right direction for the health of our residents and our state." Since the April 1 launch, MDCH, thc Department of Human Services and thc Department of Technology, Management and Budget have continued to monitor lhe sys­ tems to keep thc program systems running smoothly. On average, Michigan residents have experienced minimal wait times in DHS offices and on thc phones. Most residents are experiencing a less than one minute wait time on thc phone, and arc able to apply and receive their eligibility determination within 30 minutes in person. Of the 301.645 new enrollees, roughly 215,000 have already enrolled in a Medicaid health plan. For more information about the progress of the Healthy Michigan Plan or to enroll, visit www.HcalthyMichigunPlan.org. your local Michigan Department of Human Services office, or call 855 789-5610. Gun Lake Casino expands non­ smoking section Gun Lake Casino has announced plans to expand the current non-smoking slot section. “This is something our guests have been asking for, so when the opportunity arose we acted on it," commented Brent Arena, general manager for Gun Lake Casino. “We’re excit ed to provide this new gaming experience for our guests. 1 The future 800-square-foot non-smoking section will house nearly 30 new machines. The non-smoking section will enclosed, which is enhanced front the non­ smoking sect,on that Gun Lake Casino cur rently offers. The additional floor space conies from the conclusion of a lease betw^n Gun Lake Casino and Tim Hortons and C0'd Stone Creamery, which are owned and o£rated by LaBelle Management. LaBelle Management wilt continue to operate Job R^kcts and Villa Piz2a insiSeXXfeo ” Construction has becun nn thu • �THIS^Rrm5ts^nra B9° Poreclosure Si»te STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL COURT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 13008618-NA PETITION NO. 13008597 TO; Tho Hastings Banner IN THE MATTER OF David Sloan McNoes. HI (dob: 12/19'2011) A hearing rogarding Pretrial. Adjudication, Disposition and the Termination of Parental Rights, will be conducted by the court on July 29. 2014 at 1 30 p.m in Barry County Fam.ly Court, located at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings. Michigan 49058 before Judge Witham M. Doherty IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that David Sloan McNees, II personally appear before the court at tho lime and place stated above. This hearing may result <n Court Jurisdiction over your child and the termination of your parental rights. 77557740 ING TO COLLECT^® LLECT0R ArreMPT’ WE OBTAIN wn,A»°EBT- ANV INFORMATION POSE’ BE USED POR THAT PURthe NUuien neC0NTACT 0UR OFFICE AT UMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY reSMUhBHHASERS: TIlABalo may be that event vby tbe forw5,°slng mortgagee. In cd aolelv’tn0^ dama9es- M any. shall be limity ° 'be ^tum of the bid amount tenMORTr8a,e’ P,ua Interest. the conn* - Default has been made in Tuitman -I'lS?° a ,Tl0rt9a9« made by Kenneth L. onoinai andJ-Qna Tuitman, husband and wife, Reai<trrifTOll9Q9or's^ t0 Mortgage Electronic anrt at.°n Systems, Inc., as rtbnvnoe for lender MnnnJ° Gr’S Successors and-’or assigns, nn 2n2?eeLdn,Od Au9ust 25, 2005. and recorded onseptomber 14. 2005 in instrument 1152766, end 17 A,f,ddV(l or Order recorded on January nin h »a-nJnStrv,nent 58991. 'n Barry county S. ,c™9an. and assigned by mesne assign­ IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY ments to VOLT Asset Holdings Trust XVI as OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR. J™9*'6®’ On wh!Ch mortgage there is claimed to bo PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT r a t he dn,e hereof the sum of Five Hundred 248-502-1400. Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in 12/100 Dollars (S552.316.12) the conditions of a mortgage made by Sam Colley Under the power ol sale contained in said mortalso known as Sam A. Colley and Jeanne Colley, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic 9ag® and statute in such caso made and pro­ Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee lor lender vided, notice is hereby g-ven that said mortgage will and lender's successors or assigns, Mortgagee, be forec>osed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, dated February 9, 2006 and recorded March 8, or some pan of them, at publ.c vendue, at the placo 2006 in Instrument Number 1161052, Barry County ? homing the circuit court within Barry County, at Records, Michigan Said mortgage is now held by 1:00 PM, on July 1Q. 2014. U.S. Bank Trust. N.A., as Trustee lor LSF8 Master Said premises are situated in Township of Participation Trust by assignment. There is claimed Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and aro to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of One described as: Thai part of tho Northeast 1/4 of the Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand Nino Hundred Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range Eighty and 44/100 Dollars (S122.980 44) including 7 West, described as: Beginning 487 feet of the interest at 9.5% per annum Northeast comer thereof, thence South 350 feet, Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ thenco West 375 feet, thence North 350 feet, vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will thence East 375 feet to tho Place of Beginning. bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, Subject to Easements. Reservations and or some part of them, at public vendue at tho place Limitations of Records, if any. of holding tho circuit court within Barry Count)'.. Bie redemption period shall be 6 months from the Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 3. 2014. date of such safe, unless determined abandoned in Sa;d promises are located in the Township of accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso Orangeville, Barry' County. Michigan, and are the redemption period shall be 30 days from the described as: date of such sale. Land situated In the Township of Oranqeville, If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under County of Barry. State ol M chigan, is described as Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. follows.Part of lhe West 1/2 ol tho Northeast 1/4 of Section 16. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 tho borrower willbe held described as beginning 2227.17 feet West and responsible to the person who buys the property at 506.66 feet North of the East 1/4 post of Section 16. the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thenco North 08 holder for damaging the properly during tho degrees 58 minutes 20 seconds West. 93.74 feet; redemption period. thence North 38 degrees 08 minutes 54 seconds Dated: June 12. 2014 East, 30.32 feet; Ihonco North 59 degrees 28 min­ For more information, please call’ utes 40 seconds East 112.0 feet to a point 33.0 feet FC J (248) 593-1311 Southwesterly of the traveled centerline of Keller Trott & Trott. P.C. Road; thence South 41 degrees 19 minutes 50 sec­ Attorneys For Servicer onds East. 100.0 feet to a point 33 0 feet 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Southwesterly of said centerline (said point also Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 being North 59 degrees 28 rn.nutes 42 seconds . Filo #344961F04 East. 193,42 feet fromthe place of beginning); thence South 45 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds (06-12)(07-03) 77587522 East. 48.31 feet to a pomt 33 0 feet Southwesterly of the centerline of said road; thence South 31 degrees 03 minutes 00 seconds West along the Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale \ Westerly Imo of a 10 0 foot driveway, 161.40 feet; THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ thence Southerly on a curve to the left in said drive. ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 12 80 feet (said curve having a radius of 61.87 feet WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ with a chord bearing and distance of South 25 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West 12.80 feel); THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE thence South 59 degrees 28 minutes 42 seconds MILITARY DUTY. West 64.05 feet; thenco.North 25 degrees 22 min­ . ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be utes West l30.0feet to the place of rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In beginning.Togelhcr with a non-exclusive easement that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ over the above mentioned driveway desenbed as ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ follows: Commencing at the center 1/4 post ol dered at sale, plus interest. Section 16, Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thenco East along tho East and West 1/4 line ot said MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in Section 683.95 feel for the place of beginning 0! the the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard D. centerline of a 10 0 foot driveway; thence North 32 Vanderhoff, a single man. original mortgagor(s). to degrees 20 minutes West 160.87 feel to tho point of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc , intersection of a curve to the right with a radius of Mortgagee, dated January 23. 2006, and recorded 35.43 feet, a central angle of 81 degrees 15 mmon January 27. 2006 in instrument 1159418, and utes and a tangent of 30.39 foot; thence North 48 assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase degrees 55 minutes East. 60 78 feet to the point of Bank, Nat;onal Association, successor by merger to intersection of a curve to tho loft with a radius of Chase Homo Finance LLC as assignee as docu­ 32.95 feet, a central angle of 85 degrees 22 min­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, utes and a tangent of 30.39 foot, thence North 36 Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be degrees 27 minutes Wes! 227.88 feet to the point of due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred intersection of a curve to lhe nght with a radius of Thirty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Three 56.87 feet, a central angle of 67 degrees 30 min­ and 03/100 Dollars (S 132.833.03). utes and a tangent of 38.0 feet; thence North 31 Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ degrees 03 minutes East 231.21 feet to the trav­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ elled centerline of a County Highway and the point vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will of ending Together w.th a non-exclusivo right of way be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged premises, to Lime Lake desenbed as: Commencing 2227.17 or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place feet West and 506.66 feet North of the East 1/4 post of holding the circuit court within Barry County', at of Section 16, Town 2 North, Rango 10 V/est; thence South 59 degrees 29 minutes West. 76.60 1:00 PM, on July 24, 2014. feet to a 16 0 foot right of way; thence South 84 Said premises aro situated in Township of degrees 04 minutes West. 16.0 feet; thence North Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and aro 05 degrees 56 mmutes West 28.67 feet as a point described as: Part of Section 32. Town 3 North, of beginning; thenco continuing North 05 degrees Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at tho 56 minutes West, 62.67 feel; thence North 18 West 1/4 comer of Section 32. thence South 89 degrees 56 mmutes West. 199 35 feet; thence degrees 45 minutes East 505.8 feet; thence North 0 North 09 degrees 28 mmutes East. 83.83 feet; degrees 49 minutes East 60.0 feet to the point of thenceNorth 29 degrees 23 minutes East. 92.40 beginning; thence continuing North 0 degrees 49 feet to a point 33.0 feet Southwesterly of the trav­ minutes East 414.5 feet; thence North 89 degrees elled center line of Keller Road: thenco South 66 45 minutes West 505.8; thenco North 0 degrees 48 degrees 37 mmutes East on said Southwesterly line minutes 18 seconds East 836.2 feet: thenco South of said road, 16 09 feet; thence South 29 degrees 89 degrees 45 minutes East 334.9 feet; thence 23 West, 86 60 feet; thence South 09 degrees 28 North 88 degrees 10 minutes 40 seconds East minutes West. 74.0 feet; thence South 18 degrees 257.37 feet: thence South 0 degrees 15 minutes 56 minutes East, 196.0 feet: thence Souih 05 West 1,260.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 degrees 56 mmutes East, 93.16 feet; thence diago­ minutes West 99.0 feet to the place of beginning. nally back to pomt of beginning.Also a 25 foot non­ EXCEPT - Commencing at lhe West 1/4 post of exclusive right of way to Lime Lake, described asSection 32, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Commencing 2227.17 feet West and 506 66 feet Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence South 89 North of tho East 1/4 post of Section 16, Town 2 North. Range 10 West; thence South 59 degrees 29 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East, 505.80 feet mmutes West. South 84 degrees 04 minutes West along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section 32; 16 feet to the Westerly line of said right of way; thence North 00 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds thence North 05 degrees 5G minutes West on said East. 60.00 feet to tho point of beginning; thenco Westerly line to the Soultierly line of property as North 00 degrees 49 minutes 00 seconds East, described in Liber 314 on Page 263 in the Office ol 354.50 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes the Register of Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan; 00 seconds East. 29.28 feet; thenco South 00 said point bemg the point ol beginning; thence degrees 17 minutes 08 seconds West (prev.ously South 35 degrees 17minutes West along the recorded as South 00 degrees 15 minutes West), Southerly ime of cad property (being Southerly Imo 354.48 feet parallel with the East Imo of land of a 25 foot wide nght of way) to Lime Lake and described in Liber 609, Page 316: thenco North 89 point of beginning. degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West, 32.57 feet to The redemption period shall be 6 months from the point of beginning. . The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caso the redemption period shall bo days from lhe dato of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be he.d responsible to the person who buys lhe property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated: June 26, 2014 For more information, please call. FC S (248) 593-1304 Troll & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #318433FO2 77M77I3 (O6-26)(O7-17) the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600 3241a in which wise the redcmpt.on period shall be 30 davs from lhe dale of such sale. TO ALL Pt tn. CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can re^dnd tne sale. In thal event, your damages, H any' are hm.ted solely to lhe return of the bid amount’ten­ dered al sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale oursuant to MCI C00 3278, tho bonoww w.ll bo hold responslblo to lhe person who buys tho properly at ho mortgage toreclosuro sale or lo lhe mSrtgago hoMor for damage lo the property durino the redemption |>er»od. 1 J ’ L Dated. Juno 5, 2014 Odans Associates. PC.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, MJ 48007 File No. 14-005876 (06-05)(06-26) 77567422 Notice Of MoRd?ScOLLSl°oU-"!S«lo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT CO ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A yggo Fqr -^NATION WC OBTAIN WILL DE^y q THAT PUR. POSE- PLEASEi CObH 'OFFICE AT THE NUMBER DUry IN ACTIVE ATTN PURCHASERS^Thln rescinded by the |f |n that event, your damogb* °hal| be limit^6O,c,CX^>pu*‘^S0un,,'nMORTGAGE SALE • tno conditions of a morta 9 by RUSSeJ| M Peasley, a mamed ma'n. |nd:ana t0 Union Federal Bank o’J aPol;s. Mortgagee, dated November 19. 2 . ' J”3 ^corded on December 15. 2004 In '^^'1135757. modified by agreement o 7. 2012 and recorded on March •_Q12 ,n Instrument 201203200002855. flpd * 7® ed b* mesne assignments to cltiM°SmQntC|?na5fii®nee as documented by an a5S‘9hirh • in Barry county records. Michigan, on ^^gage feero £ claimed to be due al the da eo. th0 surn of OnQ Hundred Twenty Thousan ^Hundred NmetyNme and 94/100 Dollars 5120.399.94), W Under the power of sa» contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in su case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby 9**® at said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of ntrnortgagcd prGmiscs or somo part of them, at pucvendue, at the place of holding the circuit-court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on July 24. 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County. Michigan and are described as. A Parcel ol land in the Southwest 1/4 ol Section 25, Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. M^h.-gan, described as: Beginning at a pomt on the West line of said Section 25. distant North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 931 62 feet from the Southwest cor­ ner of said Section 25. thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 220 00 feet along said West Section line, thence North 88 degrees 38 min­ utes 54 seconds East 650 322 leel; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 220.05 foot, thenco South 88 degrees 38 minutes 54 sec­ onds West 648.70 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caso the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such safe. If the property is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging lhe property during the redemption period. Dated: June 26, 2014 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 File #440881F01 (06-26)(07-17) 7758776*5 Case Na. 13-843-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Salo on an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms of an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure of tho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry, State of Michigan signed and filed on May 9. 2014. in tho case of Eaton Federal Savings Bank. Plaintiff v Kovin D Aspinall and Tracy L. Aspinall, n/k/a Tracy L. Calabrese, Caso No. 13-843-CH, wherein, among other things, the Court allowed the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Kevin D. Aspinall and Tracy L. Aspinall (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated April 24. 2007 and recorded April 26. 2007 at Instrument No. 1179769, Barry County Records, against the Mortgagors. Pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described below shall be sold at a public auction by or under the direction of Clerk/Sheriff for tho County of Barry to tho highest bidder at the main ontranco to the Barry County Building, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., local time. The "Mortgaged Premises" are legally described as: Premises situated in the Village ol Woodland, County of Barry, Stale of Michigan: Commencing at a point 44 rods 7 feet 6 inches South of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North. Range 7 West, Village of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan: thence West 14 rods; thence South 4 rods; thence East 14 rods; thence North 4 rods to tho place of beginning. Also commencing 48 rods 7.5 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North. Range 7 West for the place of beginning, Village of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan; thence South 4.5 feet; thence West 14 rods; thence North 4.5 feet; thence East 14 rods to the place of beginning. Together with an easement appurtenant to the above described premises for purposes of ingress and egress thereto and lor purposes of working on lhe garage located thereon over land described as: commencing 48 rods 12 feet South of the Northeast comer of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence West 40 3 feet for tho place of beginning thence South 3.5 feel; thence West 30.2 feel; thenco North 3.5 feet; thenco East 30.2 feel to tho place of beginning. ,, , . The Mortgaged Premises. H1® a,ddr®“ »' is 178 S. Main Sheet. Woodland. Michigan 48897, also include all right, title and interests held by Kevin D. Aspinall and Tracy L- Aspinall as of April 24. 2007 in tho Mortgaged Premises. Tho Premises may bo redeemed during the six (6) months following the date of sale. BODMAN PLC By. Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street. P.O. Box 40a Cheboygan. Michigan 49721 (231)627-8000 Dato: Junes, 2014 _ n Dales of publication: June 5,12.19. 26, July 3. 10, and 17, 2014. 77M7W IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Safe THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ 248-502-1400. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra Fayo MILITARY DUTY. 7mger. an unmarried woman, to Mortgage ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be Electronic Registrat>on Systems. Inc., as nom nee rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In . for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ Mortgagee, dated March 19. 2013 and recorded ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ April 0. 2013 in Instrument Number 2013-004895. dered nt sale, plus Interest. Barry County Records. M chigan. Said mortgage rs MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in now held by Live Well Financial. Inc by assign­ the conditions o! a mortgage made by Jerry J. ment. There is claimed lo be due at the data here­ Caswell and Jan:e M. Caswell Husband and Wile, of tlie sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Throe Hundred original mortgagor(s). to PNC Bank. National Association, successor by merger to National City Thirty-Six and 1/100 Dollars ($54,336 01) including Bank, successor by merger to National City interest at 5.06% per annum. Mortgage, a division of National City Bank of Under the power of sate oonta ned in sa;d mort­ Indiana, Mortgagee, dated April 28, 2005, as evi­ gage and tne statute in such case made and pro­ denced by Affidavit Of Lost Document dated April vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will 13. 2010, and recorded on Apnl 20. 2010 in instru­ be foreclosed by a sate ol the mortgaged premises, ment 201004200004077. in Barry county records, or somo part of them, at publ.c vendue ut tho place Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo of holdng the circuit court within Barry County.. due at lhe date hereof tho sum ol Two Hundred Michigan al I CO PM on JULY 10. 2014. Ninety-Three Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Eight Said premises are located m lhe Township of and 91/100 Dollars ($293,638 91). Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, and are Under the power of sale contained In sa d mort­ described as: gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ Tho following desenbed prem<ses situated in the vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will Township of Castleton, County of Barry and Stale bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at thc placo ofMichigan to wit.Beginning at a pc-in! the West I no ol holding the circuit court within Barry County, at of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, distant 1:00 PM, on July 10, 2014. South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West. Said premises arc* situated in Township of 576.00 feet from the Northwest corner of sad Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and are Section 16. thence North 90degrees 00 minutes 00 described as: Johnstown Twp. Sec. 10 Town 1 seconds East. 342 72 feet; thence South 00 North, Range 8 West part Southwest 1/4: degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West.261.B5 feet, Commencing North 89 degrees 10 minutes 54 sec­ thence South 89 degrees 25 mnuies 00 seconds onds West 4298.51 feet and South 10 degrees 38 West, 342 74 feet to said West Section line; thence minutes 53 seconds West 568.23 feet from East 1/4 North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, corner; thence South 82 degrees East 205 feet; 265.34 feet along said Section line to the po nt of thence South 79 degrees O9mmutes 06 seconds beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ East 262.75 feet to the creek: thence North 14 way purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds East 182.25 feet; Wellman Road. thence North 79 degrees 09 minutes 06 seconds The redemption period shall be 6 months from West 274.58 feet; thence North 82 degrees West 205 feel; thence North 82 degrees West to Shore the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ Bristol Lake: thence Southerly along shore to a doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in point North 82 degrees West 132 feet more or less which case tho redempt on period shall be 30 days from beginning; thence South 82 degrees East to from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ beginning. • CHASERS: The foredos.ng mortgagee can rescind The redemption period shall be 6 months from the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. are the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ limited solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in dered at sale, plus interest which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days If lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ from the dale of suet) sale suant lo MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held If lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale under responsible to the person who buys the property at Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held holder for damage to the property during the responsible to tho person who buys the property at redemption period. the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder (or damaging the properly during the Dated: June 12,2014 redemption period. Orians Associates, P.C.. Dated: Juno 12. 2014 Attorneys lor Servicer For more information, please call: P.O. Box 5041 FC H (248) 593-1300 Troy, Ml 48007 Trott & Trott. P.C. File No. 14-008047 Attorneys For Servicer (06-12)(07-03) 77537C56 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #371464F04 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale (06-12)(07-03) 77S87441 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ .............. FORECLOSURE NOTICE ’ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT RANDALL S MILLER & ASSOCIATES. P.C. MAY THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL­ MILITARY DUTY. LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. dered at sale, plus interest. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made In the con­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ditions of a certain mortgage made by RICHARD D the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel M. SWEET JR. AN UNMARRIED MAN to Mortgage Dowd, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s). to Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. acting solely Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., os a nominee for America s Wholesale Lender. Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2007, and record­ ed on September 21,2007 in instrument 20070921­ Mortgagee, dated November 18, 2004. and record­ 0002258. and assigned by said Mortgagee to ed on November 29. 2004, as Document Number: BANK OF AMERICA. N.A as assignee as docu­ 1137868, Barry County Records, said mortgage mented by an assignment, in Barry county records. was assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL­ Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be LON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS due at the date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF Twenty-One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004and 00/100 Dollars ($221,676.00). 36CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI­ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ CATES. SERIES 2004-36CB by an Assignment of gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ Mortgage dated July 30. 2013 and recorded August vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will 09, 2013 by Document Number. 2013-009783, on be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place dato hereof tho sum of Eighty-Throo Thousand of Ijoldmg the circuit court within Barry County, at Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven and 54/100 1:00 PM, on July 24. 2014. ($83,877.54) including interest at the rate of Said promises are situated in Township of Barry. 5.75000% per annum. Under tho power of sale con­ Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed as. Parcel 1- Stoney Point tained in said mortgage and the statute in such A parcel of land lying between Lot 9 and an case made and provided, notice is hereby given unrecorded Subdivision of part of Gary F. Blackman that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of property and tho right-of-way ol Consumers Power tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at Company and located in the Southwest fractional public venuo, at tho place ol holding the Circuit 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, fur­ Court in said Barry County, where tho premises to ther described as: be sold or some part of thorn are situated, at 01:00 Beginning at the Southeast comer of Lot 37 of PM on July 3, 2014 Said premises are situated In the recorded Plat of Stoney Point, according to lhe the Village of Freeport. Barry County, Michigan, and recorded Plat thereof in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 6. are described as: LOT 1. BLOCK 4 OF THE VIL­ said Southeast comer of Lol 37 being South 146.51 LAGE OF FREEPORT. ACCORDING TO THE feet from the Northeast comer of said Lot 37: RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BARRY COUNTY thenco North 51 degrees 54 minutes East along the RECORDS. Commonly known as: 144 OAK ST, North side of a roadway 414.48 feet; thence North FREEPORT, Ml 49325 If the property is eventually 57 degrees 33 minutes East along tho North side of sold at foreclosure sale, lhe redemption period will said roadway, 181 05 feet to the true place of beg nbe 6.00 months from the dato of sale unless the ning; running thence North 56 degrees 51 mmutes property is abandoned or used for agricultural pur­ West 219.36 feet to tho shore l.no ol Crooked Lake; thenco Northeasterly along said shore l.ne for 93 poses. If the properly is determined abandoned in feet; thence Southeasterly to a point on a Ime run­ accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a. ning South 57 degrees 33 minutes West which is 85 the redemption period will be 30 days from the date feet from tho placo of beginning, Barry Township, of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever Barry County. Michigan ' is later. It the property is presumed to be used for The redemption period shall bo 6 months from agricultural purposes prior to the date of tho fore­ the date ol such sate, unless determmed aban­ closure sate pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL which caso lhe redemption period shall bo 30 days 600.3278. if the property is sold at a foreclosure from tho date of such sale. sale, the borrowor(s) will be held responsible lo the If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under person who buys the property at the mortgage fore­ Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, closure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging ( pursuant to MCL 600 3273 the borrower will bo he'd the property during the redemption period. TO ALL responsible to tho person who buys the property at PURCHASERS. The foreclos:ng mortgagee can tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage rescind tho sale. In that event, your damages are, if holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period' any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendorod at sale, plus interest. It you are a tenant in Dated: Juno 26. 2014 For rnoro information, please call: tho property, please contact our office as you may FC X (248) 593-1302 have certain nghts. Dated: June 5. 2014 Randall S. Trott & Trott, PC. Miller & Associates. P.C. Attorneys for THE BANK Attorneys For Servicer OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFI­ Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 CATEHOLDERS OF CWALT. INC.. ALTERNATIVE Fite #432892F01 LOAN TRUST 2004-36CB. MORTGAGE PASS­ (06-26)(07-17) THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-36CB 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills. MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Caso No. 14MI00602-1 (06-05)(06-26) 7,’W«3 �Albert Dewey Clark. 50, of Hastings, was sentenced to between 90 and 270 months on each of two counts of* criminal <exua! con­ duct, second degree, with a child younger than 13 and criminal sexual conduct in lhe third degree with multiple variables. 1 he sen­ tences for thc charges will be served concur­ rently, and Clail w ill be subjected to lifetime monitoring. Clark also pleaded no contest to a charge of surveillance of an unclothed person and was ordered to serve 73 days in jail lor that charge. The sentence will be served con­ current with the criminal sexual conduct sen­ tences. l\vo additional charges of criminal sexual conduct in lhe first degree with a child younger than 13 were dismissed as part ol a plea agreement. Raymond Allen Poulson, 21. of Middleville, was sentenced June 19 for pro­ bation violation. He will serve between 17 and 60 months in prison and was given cred­ it for 335 days already served. Poulson plead­ ed guilty in 2012 of criminal sexual conduct in lhe third degree with a minor between t ie ages of 13 and 15 years old. In 201- he was sentenced to 12 months in jail along w ith pny bation. On June 19. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell sentenced him to lhe prison lenn for v lolatmg hl^ F^1’. She also objected to IMulson sen .ng I » in boot (amp. In mMiu.m m >th, P£ fence, Poubon must pay $1.30- in co Neal Edward Phillips. 4\"f ^"X'unty «a< sentenced June 19 tn Harry Circuit Court to "•’^“'''"^"’XnonthZ to 72 months in prison and -8 to 1-6 in prison. Phillips pleaded guilty to P Sion of child sexually abusi ve niMentd and o using a computer to commit a crime. He also Lo found guilty of being a habitual offender Judge McDowell gave Phillips.credit for«£ day served in jail and ordered he pay $­ court fines and costs. Jamie Blaine Nohel, 35. of Wyoming, pleaded guilty lo probation violation June in Barry County Circuit Court. She pleaded guilty in January 2013 of home invasion in the second degree and larceny from a build­ ing. Judge McDowell ordered Nohel to serve between 19 and J80 months in prison for the home invasion charge and 12 to 48 months in prison for thc larceny charge. McDowell said the court will not object to boot camp if approved. Nohel’s probation is revoked. CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Antiques ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET, Sunday, June *29th. 400 exhibitors, rain or shine. 8;00am-4:00pm, locat­ ed at thc Fairgrounds, right in Allegan. Michigan $4.00 COLOSSAL CALEDONIA admi>sion. No pets.________ ESTATE SALE, 418 Vine Jxiwn & Garden Street.* Tuesday, July 1st, 9am-6pm; Wednesday, July AQUATIC PLANTS: Lotus, 2nd, 9am-5pm; Thursday, Water Lilies, KOI & GOLD­ July 3rd, 9am-3pm. Wood FISH plus all pond supplies. Shop ONLY opens at 9am APOL'S WATER GAR­ on Tuesday. House and all DENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Ca­ other buildings open at ledonia, MI. (616)698-1030. Warn. Numbers for lhe Wednesday-Friday 9amWood Shop will be separate 5:30pm, Saturday, 9am-2pm. and will only get .you into thc shop. This is a huge, National Ads huge sale right in thc village 25 DRIVER TRAINEES of Caledonia. Wo have a full needed now! Become a driv­ house with 2 complete kitch­ er for TMC Transportation. ens, a garage, a complete Earn $900 per week! No ex­ woodworking shop, a pool perience needed! Sponsored house and another smaller local CD1. training. 1-800­ building all completely full. 882-7364. Wc are also bringing in tents to house the overflow. In the THIS PUBLICATION woodshop there is every DOES NOT KNOWINGLY kind of power and hand tool accept advertising which is you could hope for and any deceptive, fraudulent or accessory necessary to do might otherwise violate law any type of woodworking or accepted standards of project. There is also a com­ taste. However, this publica­ plete room full of beautiful tion does not warrant or handcrafted items from guarantee the accuracy of small candlesticks to tables, any advertisement, nor the chairs, cabinets and more. quality of goods or services There is a beautiful wall advertised. Readers are cau­ mounted gun cabinet and tioned to thoroughly investi­ lots of handmade furniture. gate al! claims made in any Very nice vintage drop leaf advertisements, and to use table, turquoise rocker from good judgment and reasona­ thc 1950's, lots of vintage bar ble care, particularly when signs and bar ware, huge dealing with persons un­ Matchbook collection, two known to you ask for money complete kitchens full of in advance of delivery of cook and bake ware and goods or services advertised. small appliances, a vintage stove, nice bedroom set with TRUCK DRIVER TRAIN­ like new mattress, nice sew­ EES needed now at US Ex­ ing machine cabinet and press. Earn $800 week, local jewelry cabinet, lots of vin­ CDL training, no experience tage and costume jewelry, needed! Be trained and locally. 1-800-882­ lots of seasonal yarn decor, based sofa's, chairs and lamps. Co­ 7364. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (2^9)795-8717 or (616)9019S98. chran dining table and chairs, nice collection of vin­ tage sleds, Coca Cola cooler, John Deere yard tractor, Club Car golf cart and much, much more. Please visit Estatesales.net for complete listing and photos. We will be adding many more pho­ tos and much more* descrip­ tion in thc days to come. This is a wonderful clean sale, not to be missed. Sale by the Cottage House Anti­ ques Estate and Moving Sales. (616)901-9898. 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[CASHU Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! Pick-Up ArjlUUt 7709 Klngnbury Rd., Ddton, Ml 49046 Phon® 253423-2775 gogoautoparts.com ... 2nd Annuat Independence Family Inathlon uj|| |K.pin with a canocing/kayak!n§* Sl7’yh ,rot” Camp Algonquin around Indian Island and back. Participants rctutn lo land for a 5.1milc bike ride (helmets required) and a I-mile run/walk. Check-in for the triathlon starts at 8 a.m. al Camp Algonquin and the race starts at 9 a m. I he rcgistraiion deadline is June 27. and regisiration can be done online at www.ymcaofbarrycouniy.org j registrations will be accepted, although late registrants will not be guaranteed an event 'F-shirt. Eighth annual LEF golf outing July 18 Thc Lakewood Educational Foundation’s eighth annual Charity Golf Outing will take place Friday, July jx, at Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield. Tlie outing is a four-person 18-holc scram­ ble. Cost for a four person team is $300, which includes golf for four. cart, and lunch. Registration begins at 8 a.m.. with an 8:30 shotgun start. Lunch will be provided all day. with nifties and priz.es awarded at 2 p.m. Registration deadline is Tuesday. July 15. Register on|jne ' ‘ at www.LakewoodEducalionalFouiidation.org , or call Brian Haskin. 517-566-8395. or Tim Spitzley. 616-374-8235. Sponsorships are available from S100 for a hole sponsor, to $1,000 for a platinum spon­ sor. . All proceeds go toward LEF educational grants. Since lhe organization’s inception in 2003. it has given over $234,000 in educa­ tional grants. WCSG radio host from Caledonia arrested on sex charge Caledonia resident and WCSG Christian radio personality John Balyo was reportedly arrested Friday in Gaylord at the Grand Rapids station-sponsored Big Ticket Festival on a sex assault charge. The three-day annu­ al celebration of Christian music began Friday. While Balyo. 35. was at the festival in Gaylord, area media outlets arc reporting police raided his Caledonia home and searched the house, a car and the garage. lite arrest followed an investigation involving thc Department of Homeland Security. Michigan State Police and the Battle Creek Police. According to a state­ ment by the news media outlet MLive, Balyo “allegedly paid a defendant, who is the sub­ ject of a separate HSI child-exploitation investigation, to arrange -^ua* encounters with minor victims.’’ After his arrest. Balyo was transferred to Battle Creek and is being held at lhe Calhoun County Jail. WCSG. operated by Cornerstone University, issued thc following statement from General Manager Chris Ixmke Friday afternoon: “We are shocked and deeply sad­ dened to leant of the arrest and allegations against John Balyo WCSG morning radio host. He has been ptd on »ndcr,nile Paid administrative leave pending further investi­ gation and the legal process. Our thoughts and prayers arc with those involved in the investigation.” GET AIL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call $45-9554 for more information. A family of four can participate for $60. Additional family members can participate for a fee of $10 each. Families can have as lJ’n?| Jlcmhcrs compete in each stage as they d like. A family team must have at least two participants. The cost for an individual is $20. Call the YMCA for more information at Delton family finds toddler near road A Delton family heading to a nearby lake to swim found a .small child standing on the side of the road near Oakwood and Maplewood drives with no one else around. Hie Delton man told sheriff’s deputies the child was wearing a diaper, but was totally alone and standing by the road. Tbc man told police he looked around for an adult, and even went to a nearby home, but could not find anyone. A short time later, a couple of residents arrived and one of them was able to contact a neighbor in the area and eventually found the child’s grandmother. The grandmother told police the child must have wandered off. Thc mother was report­ edly sleeping a few houses away from the grandmother’s home. The mother told police a sister’s boyfriend was supposed to be watching thc kids while she slept after work. The Department of Human Services was contacted. The incident was reported about 7:55 p.m. June 17. The child was not hurt. Slumber party turns into trouble for teens A teenage slumber party got a little wild when girls snuck out of the home and were jumping out of the weeds near a road trying to get motorists to honk at them. The inci­ dent in the 100 block of M-I79,near Spruce Hollow', Middleville, occurred May 20 and was reported to sheriff’s deputies about 8 p.m. An officer saw the girls run out into the road and then back to the grassy area. 'Flic officer reportedly saw the girls throw' dirt and rocks out onto the highway. When thc girls saw- the police car, they ran, but then went back to the vehicle. Thc officer trans­ ported the girls to the home and talked w’ith a father al thc home who did not know’ the girls had been outside by the road. He assured the officer there would be no fur­ ther incidents. 269-945-4574. Event flyers are »,s® a. Family Fare and the Commmn<y «uca and Recreation Center at Hastings r b && Will be no Fourth of July FunR™ this year, as was promoted in the 1 ° 1 to Do - 2014 Summer Fun Guide and Barry County Tourism Council websi c. 2 not lo use it any more. The incident was reported about 11:30 p.m. June 20. Dispute leads to drunk driving arrest A 27-ycar-old Battle Creek man was arrested and booked into thc Barry County Jail facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving with­ out a license. Sheriff’s deputies were called to Osborne Road near M-43 at about 11:45 p.m. June 22. Initially, officers were told it was domestic dispute from someone who heard a couple arguing. Officers found the vehicle on Osborne Road with three men inside. Initially the vehicle was eastbound on Osborne Road and then turned and start­ ed traveling west on Osborne Road. Officers said there had apparently been a verbal dispute between a man and a woman in the vehicle initially. Thc woman got out of the car and left on foot. When officers stopped the vehicle, they detected thc smell of alcohol from thc driver and conducted sobriety tests. A preliminary Breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol content of .13 percent. The driver was then arrested and taken to lhe Barry County Jail. Cell phone helps locate missing boaters Sheriff’s deputies located missing | boaters on the 'Rtomapple River through a I cell phone owned by one of the boaters. A I 44-year-oid w oman told police her husband and son had left the Hastings area several I hours earlier and believed they were lost I somewhere on the river. Barry County Central Dispatch was able to locate the boaters using one of the boaters’ cellular phones. The family was reunited at I Whispering Waters Campground. The inci­ dent was reported about 9:45 p.m. June 16. Hastings garage Two citations issued broken into during compliance checks A 51 -year-old Hastings w oman reported a break-in lo her garage in thc 900 block of Charlton Drive, Hastings. She reported sev­ eral items missing, including between 40 and 60 DVDs, 10 to 12 xBox games and 500 collectible action figure cards. The esti­ mated value of the items taken is about SI,000. The incident was reported June 20. Barr}' County Substance Abuse Prevention and the. Barry County Sheriff’s Department conducted alcohol compliance checks in recent weeks. Sheriff’s deputies reported 15 stores were checked in mid­ May, and all 15 were in compliance. In June, two citations were issued to clerks at different stores during checks June 9. In both cases, a minor working with police . A 59-year-old Wayland woman reported was sent into the stores to try and purchase her mailbox and a flower pot were alcohol. Thc minor showed a valid driver’s destroyed in the 12000 block of Johnson license indicating the age as being younger Road, near Gun Lake. Sheriff’s deputies I than 21 years old. The clerks al each of the found what appeared to be used firecrackers establishments were issued citations. One inside lhe mailbox. Thc incident was report­ clerk worked at an establishment at 1729 ed about 7 a.m. June 21. The woman told j South M-37, Hastings, and the other at police she heard fireworks the night before 15476 M43. Hickory Comers. between 10 and 11 p.m., but did not realize the property damage until morning. Mailbox, planter destroyed overnight I Laser pointer nets teen a talk with police A 16-year-old using a laser pointer got a talk from sheriff’s deputies. Officers report­ ed they, were called to the 100 block of Swan Drive, Hastings, where a 29-year-old woman said she was renting a Leach Lake cabin. She told officers of an incident lhe night before with a driver who called her and her friends names, made a threat and sped off. Thc next night, .she called police when they noticed a male looking through the w indows of the cabin and then later they observed a red laser coming through lhe w indow into the cabin. Police found lhe 16year-old boy in a nearby cabin. He admitted to pointing the laser into the cabin but said he did not make any threats or call anyone names. He also told police he wasn't look­ ing in the windows, only pointing the laser. Officers told the youth the laser scared the people inside lhe cabin, and he promised Motor home window broken A 63-year-old Nashville woman reported the back window of her motor home had been shot out while lhe vehicle was parked at her home in lhe 5000 block of Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville The inci dent was reported about 2:45 p.m. Junc l5 Child flushes money down the toilet An Il-year-old Nashville girl lo|d nnli^ site flushed a S100 bill down the toilet after taking it from a relative’s purse. She initial ly said she w anted to use the money o “o shopping at the mall, then informed she flushed it down the toilet was reported June 19 0^ e ‘nCldcnl Road. Nashville. Charges may’b^' w against the juvenile. y b landing �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. June 26. 2014 - Page 13 Graphics YOUR PRINTING SPECIALIST Catalogs / Catalog Sheets Flyers / Coupons Brochures Post Cards 2005 Business Cards Envelopes / Letterhead Booklets / Programs Mei htral jResource Posters Presentation Folders .. and much, CASH « ^3: HIGH ! OF- YOUR 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml We have the people ready to serve You! �Page H-- Ihursday. June 2B. POU-The Hastings Banner — M K ■ M 2—* M Mud runs for young and old at Lake Odessa Fair ’Hie Uke Odessa Fair is looking for run ning and thrill seeking enthusiasts lor its sec­ ond annual 2 5K Mud Classic, Saturday, June 28 Thc 2.5K race around the track infield will include more than a dozen obstacles designed to test competitors’ endurance and creative skills. After much excitement and positive response over the fair’s adult run in 2013, organizers have decided to create an event for the local kids as well. Last year’s event attracted neatly 150 run­ ners and was remarked by many to be as tough ns some of the “big name’’ national mud runs. On-site registration will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday and continue until 4 p m. An)one running, including those who pre-registered, must check in by 4 p.m Races will begin the south division nt 4:30 p.m. The team competition will be thc final event. Die event will take place in the grandstand where spectator entry will be $5 for ad&lts. $3 for youth under 12. and free tor kids under 5. Race divisions will include )outh 13 to 17: a..... and a special adult team dnisi adtdts. pation tec is $20 for youth., $-•’“ and $15 per-person for ,Ih’ shirts can not be guaranteed sui ,bc j(,„c 19 deadline has passed r,irtmtion call To register or for more ^formation, can io r<4 mu of cma|| Registration lorms are also avm IkipakHn a race that "ill — " and mud challenges designed for this age “Zuy is $10 per youth, with a family rate of y25. Registration will be on site Saturday morning' from 9 a nt. to. 10:30 a.m. Races 'KThrvc sepamte divisions .ire planned for 7and 8-year-olds; 9- and lO-year-olds: 1 - and 12-ycar-olds. The top three runners from cadi dinsfon will receive a medal, and all nmners ^'rXlXation. caO Raehe. Haskin 517-802-7066 or ema” Gonser ends as top varsity hitter, earns All-State again Madison King emerges from underneath a barrier during the 2013 2.5K Mud Classic at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. The event • returns for its second running Saturday evening. (File photo) rachcl.haskin090I @ gmail.com. The annual dodgeball tournament contin­ ues this evening. Fair-goers are invited to bring their com hole and washer toss partners to participate in tournaments at the beer barn Sunday. The cost for each is $l() a pair. The Washer Toss Tourney will take place at I p.m. and the Com Hole Tourney will follow at 3 p.m. Sand volleyball at thc Lake Odessa Fair will return for its twelfth year. The event fea­ tured a new format with adult competitive and recreational tournaments last year, and was extremely successful Going off that success. MHSAA officials registration open Maple Valley varsity baseball player Austin Gonser, a 2014 graduate, was recently named first team All-State in Division 3 for the second consecutive season. Recent Maple Valley graduate Austin Gonser was named first team All-Stale in Division 3 for his performance during his senior season for the Maple Valley varsity baseball team. This is the second year in a row thal Gonser has been first team All-State as an outfielder. Gonser set a Maple Valley career record with 158 hits, and during his senior season went 33-for-72 at the plate, good for a .458 batting average. He had a double, two triples two home runs and 14 RBI. He stole 18 bases this spring. . “Austin is the best all-around baseball player 1 have coached in my 13 years al Maple Valley as lhe varsity coach.” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. “He is al the top or near thc top of almost every offensive sta­ tistical category for both single season and career stats. He had a way of making his teammates better because they wanted to be as good as he was. Il’s a huge compliment when you hear his teammates comment on his abilities as a baseball player and just how easy he made the game look.” Gonser, a center fielder and pitcher, was a three-time all-region selection, and four-time all-district selection. He was first team all­ conference in the Kalamazoo Valley Association during his final three varsity sea­ sons. QVe^come deception DR. CARRIE DUITS The Hastings Area School's Board of Education is sponsoring a reception to welcome Dr. Carrie Duits, Superintendent of Hastings Area School System ■ T/ie reception is scheduled to begin at • 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 1 • in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School 232 West Grand Street Please join us as we welcome Dr. Carrie Duits as Superintendent of the Hastings Area School System nsenoc The Michigan High .School Athletic Association (MHSAA) is accepting registra­ tions by mail and online for game officials for the 2014-15 school year and hopes to contin­ ue building on a program started in 2012 aimed at recruiting new officials from high schools’ current graduating classes. The MHSAA again has provided each member high school with two complimentary officials registrations lobe awarded to gradu­ ating seniors designated by their athletic directors as having thc skills and interest in continuing their involvement in MHSAA ath­ letics through officiating. Over thc last two years, 41 graduates took advantage of this opportunity lo register free of charge. High school seniors selected do not have to pay registration fees for the next school year and receive assistance from MHSAA staff in connecting with local officials’ associations and receiving training opportunities. Graduates who registered during the first two years of the program came from lhe follow­ ing schools: Adrian Lenawee Christian. Brimlcy, Calumet. Carleton Airport, Coleman. Dearborn. Detroit International Academy, Detroit Aisha Shule-W.E.B. Du Bois Prep Academy, Detroit Southwestern, Engadine, Fenton, Grand Haven. Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett, Harrison Township L’Anse Creusc. Houghton Lake, Imlay City, Ishpeming Westwood. Jonesville, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, Lowell, Mackinaw City, Madison Heights Lamphere, Marquette. Mayville, Michigan Center. Negaunee, New Boston Huron, New Haven Anchor Bay. Owendale-Gagetown, Owosso. Oxford, Rogers City. St. Ignace, Ubly, Waldron, Watervliet and West Branch Ogemaw Heights. For other new and returning officials, those who register online again will receive a $5 discount off their processing fees. A $12 fee is charged for each sport in- which an official wishes to register, and lhe online processing fee is $30. Officials submitting registration forms by mail or on a walk-up basis will incur a $35 processing fee. Officials regis­ tered in 2013-14 will be assessed a late fee of $30 for registration after July 31. The pro­ cessing fee includes liability insurance cover­ age up to $1 million for officials while work­ ing contests involving MHSAA schools. Online registration can be accessed by clicking “Officials” on the I lomc Page of the MHSAA Website al www.mhsaa.com. Forms also are available online that can be printed and submitted by traditional mail or hand delivery to the MHSAA Office. More infor­ mation about officials registration may be obtained by contacting the MHSAA at 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI. 48823, by phone at (517) 332-5046 or by e­ mail at register^ ntltsaa.com. There is an officials’ registration test lor firM-timc officials and officials who were not registered during the past school year, rhe lest consists of 45 questions derived from the MHSAA officials Guidebook, which also is available on the Officials page of lhe MHSAA Website- Additional 50-question exa,ns must be taken by those registering for or basketball for the first time or tho.se Who were not registered tor those sP°rts during the previous school year. Manual for both sports also are available on ,,le Officials page. there will again be a competitive tournament Saturday, June 28, and a recreational tourna­ ment Sunday. June 29. Die adult competitive tournament will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. There will be pool play for tournament seeding. Every' team is guaranteed a minimum of three games. Il will be a six-on-six tournament with a mini­ mum of three girls per team. Sunday’s recreational tournament will fol- low a similar format lo Saturday’s, but teams will be four-on-four. There is a two girls minimum requirement per team in thal compcti- • . tion. There will also be a youth volleyball lournament Friday beginning at 2 p.m. The tour- . nament will be six-on-six with a three-girl | minimum. Wednesday was the last day to register for the volleyball competitions. MACKER, continued from page 1 nament set up at 5 p.m. Friday evening (June 27). People should avoid parking in the reserved areas at that time. Byrnes likes the move for the downtown businesses. “Once people are in the community, let’s actually immerse them in the community and put them in a position where they get to sort of window shop if you will and look around lhe community and see what is here.” she said. “Sometimes, if you keep things too off to thc side it stays self-contained and we’re hoping that’s the strategy that works here. Even if they don’t have the opportunity to get in to some of those shops, people will sort of rediscover what is available in downtown Hastings whether they come back another time or plan it for late that day - that they’ll get to explore a little bit.” 'rhe goal is fordowntown Hastings to grow and for the tournament to grow. The commit­ tee has talked about the tournament possibly hosting as many as 250 to 300 teams some day. “I think w'e could accommodate that,” Byrnes said. “It would be a lot busier. I would be recruiting a lot more volunteers, but wc could do that.” Right now a group of about 20 organizing committee members and about 75 volunteers offer their time lo make the event go as smoothly as possible. They have been busy throughout lhe year and will kick things into high-gear when the streets downtown close Friday. Basketball games begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday (June 28). The tournament’s Opening Ceremonies will be held at 8 a.m. with an introduction, an opening prayer and lhe tournament’s opening shot which will be fired up by Mayor Frank Campbell. There will be a Kid’s Court and an inflat­ able slide for youngsters to play on through­ out the weekend. Special events include a 3point Shoot Out and a Free Throw contest, which run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and w'ill be a fundraiser for the Hastings High School cheerleaders. There will also be a Slam Dunk Contest at noon at the Center Stage. There will also be a Dream Court once There are 185 teams of men, women, ; boys and girls registered to take part in the 2014 Hastings Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday and Sunday. (File photo) again, where teams can sign-up for the chance to play on a portable court with a DJ announcer. Seasonal Grille in Hastings will be selling hot dogs outside the restaurant downtown and Hungry Howie’s will also be selling pizza on the street. Thc Hastings Rotary Club also has plans to host a hxxl booth at thc event. A trav­ eling RV from McDonald’s will be passing out free apple slices throughout the day Satuiday. The tournament is slated to conclude with trophy presentations at Center Stage begin­ ning at 11 a.m. Sunday. Alices? 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July 1. shortly . after 10 p.m. In case of inclement wcather. the fireworks will be Sunday. July o • The fireworks at Gun Lake arc .-chcd tiled for Saturday, July 5. at Murphy’s Point Tlic stale park has ample parking available; a Recreation Passport is required. Barlow 1 .ake southwest Middleville, will have a fireworks .'how Saturday. July 5. a.s well. Plaza to have music and magic 'The Playing at the Phu a .series Thursday. July 3. will feature entertain merit for children and the young at heart at noon and music for all ages in the evening al the band shell al the Spray Plaza located on the rcvnhwest comer of Church-and St./. directs in .mown Hastings. Al noon. Suxtny, aka Dave Xhenv*. w ill lake the stage Stormy has been bringing smiles and laughter to jxroplc of all ages for mote than 32 years. Hi. magi, is created by weaving stories, laughter and tricks into a <how that the audience will remember tor a lifetime. Red Tat! Ring, the A meric an a-roots duo of Michael Beauchamp and laurel Premo. will take the stage al 6:30 p m. Whether rendering a traditional lune or one of iheir original compositions, the duo infuses each song with musical imagination, haunting harmonics and instrumental artistry on fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, jawharp and plain-old fool stomping. >• I Dawn patrol breakfast is July 12 The annual d.iwn patrol breakfast at ifc set tor Saturday, July J 2, beginning with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.ni Airport vwjlorv will iH. offered air J/ pbinc and helicopter ride- , as wdl as « chance for a cto- '-up row by-r1’"' inspection of the dozens aircraft owned by pilon, who By in for IwfaklaM wkI U‘llowsliip. Officials arc also eager to show visi­ tors new dumges at th<- facility, includ­ c ing a longer ttain runway, which HO*' fouls 4,5(X) fret, to accommodate corpo • rate pla/iev and jets that arc visiting th' urea hi ever-increasing numbers I i New Hastings Area School System Superintendent Carrie Duils shares a laugh with Deb Cooley and former interim superintendent Chris Cooley during the reception prior to the special board of education meeting Tuesday evening. “Everyone has demonstrated a ’strong desire for the students and the community to thrive and grow and develop as life-long learners,” she '•aid. “It has been tme evidence -- reading through the paper and watching what has happened during that absence — it has been true evidence of the promise of Saxon pride, which is our commitment to Duits also thanked her mother, Miriam Sorby, a longtime employee of Hastings Area School System, her husband, Tom. and her sister-in-law, Michelle, who were in atten­ dance. “Without their support. I wouldn’t be sit­ ting here." said Duits. “My parents both worked for Hastings Area School .System for many years and they instilled in me a deep love and belief in the /American educational system.” During the final board and superintendent comment portion of the meeting, Duits, who has been in town less than a week, gave her first report to the board as superintendent, focusing on students and families, staff and community. Duits said that so far she has met with stu­ dents and families during the summer tree­ lunch program for children, at Central and Southeastern elementary schools throughout the summer. See DUSTS, page 2 building. up their own plans for consideration at Tuesday’s commiuee-of-lhe-wholc meeting ot lhe plan’s sug»’c?j.u .reps. Board Chair No plans were submitted and hone were Joyce Snow hurt submitted six .suggested discussed following the comments at reconfigurations of county facilities at a spe­ Tuesday’s meeting made by the county cial commitke-of-the-who|e meeting June judges. “The ’county doesn’t need to sjK-nd so 9. At that lime. Commissioner Ben Geiger much money on a court system that operates also submitted his own plan. Those plans hud resulted from discussions at such a high-cflfciency level.’’ pointed out at a May 19 meeting of a facilities committee Doherty. “We arc not in need of more rev­ to have been made up of citizens and three enue, especially when there are more press­ commissioners. When a fourth commission­ ing concerns which may include the er attended that meeting and triggered, a vio­ Commission on Aging building and a new lation of the O|xn Meetings Act. Snow chose jail.’’ McDowell seconded that sentiment, espe­ to open lhe facilities committee to the entire­ cially as it applied to even more creative pro­ board. When consensus could not be reached at gramming at a new jail. “We have other ideas to make that jail the June 9 conunittee-of-the-whole meeting. Snow suggested commissioners evaluate the innovative with more advanced substance submitted plans, provide revisions and draw abuse classes and GED programming,” she In mi Jfgm implementation said. “We may even Ixrcome a draw for other counties to come here. We’re.looking right now at losing revenue because we’re unable to assess court fees. “We see it as better to spend those funds (for a court consolidation project] on the jail rather than going to voters and asking for a millage fora new jail.” Courtroom safety and security had been a concern of the judges until early this year when the board approved installation of a one-entrance, manned magnetometer system . along with a badge identification policy for employees and frequent users al both the county courthouse and lhe adjoining courts and law building. . Though comfortable now with their sur­ roundings and eager to continue iheir work See COURTS, page 2 Barry Township seeks to heal rift between police and residents Michigan State University Extension * ill offer free testing of pressure canners Tuesday. July 8. from 11 a.m. to 2 pm M the Barry County MSL Extension office The dial gauge on procure canners should be checked yearly before the start of the canning season. MSL F.xtcnsion is pmvuhng this free service to local res i dent, Rk Extension office is in lhe courts and law building, 206 W. C ourt St.. Hastings, across from the courthouse. Ft'r more information, e.di Wendy al (hr Barry CotJniy Extension office. 269­ 945-1388. 1® excellence. ‘We don’t wish for it, we work for Judges stand by their courtrooms at county board meeting ' r.Jibu. The ciinest demeanor of the county’s thrce-judfv judicial team '•tiling before them at Tuesday’s commince-of-the-whole meet | inc may not have unnerved Barry County • commissioners as much as what the judges had to say . “We’re not asking for money, and we don’t want money ” Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell told commissioner' more accus­ tomed to sales pitches and financial pleas than a notice to not put a check in the mail. The appearance at Tuesday’s meeting by McDowell. District Court Judge Michael Schipper and Probate Court Judge William Doherty was to address concerns raised by the hoard’s recently completed strategic plan, which calls lor a unified campus that would consolidate all three courts into one I Ii •? r by Sandra Ponsctto Staff Writer Dozens of teachers, start, administrators and members of the community were on hand to welcome new Hastings Area School System Superintendent Carrie Duits, at a reception prior to the special board of educa­ tion meeting Tuesday evening. When the board meeting began at 7 p in., Dan Patton, sitting in for absent board presi­ dent Jon Hart, added his welcome to those of his fellow board members saying. “...Welcome, or maybe I should say. ‘Welcome home.’” Duits. a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School, most recently served as the assistant superintendent of student achievement for Weld Re-8 Schools in Fort Lupton Colo. In her opening comments, Duits thanked the board tor offering her the post and lhe board. Hastings /Area School administration, teachers and staff, and the community for "picking up the reins w hen they were sudden­ ly dropped in December,” in reference to the resignation of former superintendent Todd Gecrlings who tendered his resignation in laic November after about a year an J half on the job. In Doug Vanderbaan Free pressurecanner testing available • PRICE 75c Thursday. July 3, 2014 by Constance Checseman Staff Writer For the third consecutive time. Tuesday’s meeting of the Barry Township Board of Trustees played to a capacity audience and was again dominated by comment and debate over charges of ovcrzealous enforcement activities by the township’s police depart­ ment. For more than one hour, residents dominat- • cd the public comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting with a clear majority of them speak­ ing to the high level of integrity and character of Police Chief Victor Pierce. “Families and children are the foundation ot this community and we need to make a place for them here.” submitted Mary Sager in a .statement of support for the department. “Today's children arc growing up in a differ­ ent world then it used to be. More diligence is required by the parents because drugs, sex offenders seem to be in every town. "We need to be on constant watch for these elements in our community.’ A lot of voices are asking the board to find the source, the truth, to do the right thing.” Many comments acknowledged the pres­ ence of and appreciation for the attendance of nearly al) of the 34 reserve officers that Pierce has added to his force. Several spoke on behalf of the police program and of Pierce. “We all desire to help the people in this community and outside this township," said Mitch Tohin, “and we have been led hy a great example, setting the bar for others to aspire to. Pierce has a positive vision of the future.” But that didn’t satisfy longtime critic Dan Sutherland. “This is not the issue, whether Pieivc’s character is questionable,” said .Sutherland. -We still do not have answers to the incidents of complaints. The reserves must go. and then we can work with the officers we have.” That, apparently, is easier said than done, according to Rcndelle Ovcrbeak who called for a more accurate study before considera­ tion of eliminating the extra officers. “I’d like to see statistics,” observed Overbeak. “There is a transparency issue here. Whai are the numbers of dispatches to Barry- Township? How many were actually responded to by the members of the Delton/Barry police force? “What changed, in this community that would validate the need to increase law­ enforcement numbers? We need accessibility, a means to file complaints when we have them. One that will serve the people and seek the answers, the facts. We need facts and they need to be presented to the community.” Through all the comments, however, the main issue seemed to be how the community can work together and not split sides. See RIFT, page 3 Under the rainnow Dan Evans of Hasii . over Algonquin Lake Wednesday, June 25, one measurable rainf^i V9s c^ptured this rainD around six inches, more than two inches d^ June 11 had the |6a 1e total rainfall for the moni jncheSi and June 23 saw the heaviOc, °Vq avera?S in relative dry spel|t amount of measuroblo rai^r hve consecutive days. " Vl€s*. 1 36. for Hast?ith no rain - or rainbows - -------------------- __________________________________________ —- ------------ b saw a !2 ^stings �Co^yja^,a. 2014 - The H.wW B3™* a>, w r$, continued from pogo 1 lhrue iu ।C ,'PpiaaHX>gnuei1 ^cxvide for its renovit^Vs 10 ,cgal challenges. (he . funds m the security Geif.cr. "We have the f»"u cnlmn..cmeiu budget . unl) ;,d,n,„. Geiger s re.olul«-n l'^hpn,|K),al\() adini.,- ‘>n in bcuk i <uten,,°n ’o need tor ’n8 thejj b ^’tidings o( holding cells rtraior prepare req b,nn\HK s> '^nir. .conMniclion in the ........... Vo- a,b,v^in ” v.C'' ,or fcn'ales. and there i** th ?’1 ,10ldine s;‘id of the circuit . e,r aPj>cari lrvn "here individuals await ??eonc does r bi’fojv the judge. "When yttov'r io .. ?‘V-C ,0 8° to the bathroom, an Jbeii wJUl <■ ‘ । v the ]x*rson out. around, and Peonies ,t*' . 11c,n outside the bathroom. It °ne ''Ceurilv l<'*,r’,y Problem because it takes . ^^'bo\\e|»n Jcer away ” s,?c of the h *i ° mentioned that lbs' limited sbenft \^> n]ding area sometimes requires ‘n,naics to PU:,Cs ,o accompany three shifts of Coun pn\- .C°Un’ "hich also can hold up lhe f°rGcL ?Ss McDowell expressed support of th4l tr s Phm. which calls tor a renovation At the^r °*?K‘r courtroom. CCnts n. ttict court, too. holding area conQMninjV^ ,o be addressed. Schipper told v°unn?M°ncrs dlat three doors ’•eparate the l’ntes ?U ,roni l,'e holding cell area, sorneJeoi';,rdi/in>r critical response time if »'•<>!> arises. ,erc*s sometimes fights back there." said one^^1'1 * had someone seriously hurt in an t .,nslaik’e "huh required hospitalization ’the person) almost died." Geiger quick!) drew a distinction between °*e needs and the long-term goals suggested •/he Gently completed strategic plan. 1 hese are critical needs that should not be included in our long-term planning.” said appnned by "{".'"‘'pterin planning l"TAd^v^nu- hr kmci)i „f ;| ,,„iticll spectisc and the injmslrator Michael campus. C ount) ' rnnK1)dation (hat the Brown •ubnutte • qualifications from lv;mh>soea;t3tement^ hnm professional planni g master facilities leading to formulation of a ma. u PIan- . , w.kat a unified cam­ by ’unified campus W, n-cogn ’ b.’ yine’S. '^VtrXcin’ implementing the stmlwk plan. that % Mon clement of a untried campus.tome."""'master facilities plan'and’the "chalice to could be expected by the end ol the current '^Snow expressed her thanks to the judges for providing immediate definition i missioners. , . „. , “It's important for you to let us know what your thoughts are." concluded Snow. Il s like judge Doherty said. ‘If you don t speak up, how would anybody know? Fhese l,r8en issues facing you need to be address . 'Vd'»t you or your clients (<> suffer.’* inn । )oUvH wa*. no! reticent about address u>n • r ,lu>»»gh(s m regard to future facility .I^Hions. coti S a c,t'-,cn. I’m proud ol that circuit c<>t|nr'X>ni-’ '■he said. "As a judge, 1 love that tlienhH>m' 1 would hate to vc it just sitting ps u :>nd h;ng jt go into disrepair because e $een that happen in other counties.” • /' "r/nr bitsine^. the bocird: ord- °‘sc,Used the lune of Sale or Transfer Ce|Ina”c'i and Commissioner Jim Dulls conabr?S *r°ni constituents expressing concerns h D !he finance's enforcement and legaliCou U 1 te'lUeslcd that lhe board consult with ^Korney Dave Stoker regarding fnmiT,Or hav’n? B:,rry <:°uh,y withdraw ... ,f^r regulations. don’t think that’s necessary. Jim.” said TOST,SSi0I,er Cra,-V Stolsonburg.- " l he n ' ^Tulation begins and ends with the 10\Tba,”n ^eahh Department, nut i?VUS Vo,t‘d on by the health department co l. n "as ratified by Barry and Eaton ]v U ^’ie county can’t opt out unilateml• • d’s something that would have to be lrKed out w ith the Barry-Eaton health administration.” 1 hke the fact that Jim wants to find a soluin° fS IO lbcSc concerns.” said Geiger. "I’m not n?k-r bringing in a lawyer to discuss something we already know the answer to." I hat’s all | need to know." concluded who stated his intention to bring his concerns directly to the BEDHD. ’ Approved a contract renewal with Dill Kasch Appraisals of Wayland to provide com­ mercial and industrial property appraisal l,pd«atc services for 2014. Education matters in Barry County Dwo'<r<1,o'',e'n'<!na's0/Barn'C<>“"<ySincCJS56 Hastings DANNER Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! Middleville Marketplace Greg s Get lt-N-Go rafTrily Shell * n Bosky Mart (Shell) Admiral Gun Gun I -dkc BP Gun Uke Shull Sam’s Gourmet Foods prjt.naopU^ Pam-Nr^.GihSi^ ^••>66^..^,, :W V^.-. t;. | Oran'^eviiie Fast Stop PinelAiki\ pine hike Grocety DoJer Country Store !M 37 W(N) rjn* Fir' Station Clpi>erdgfet Mfddleviite; Speedway Supers,. ^,cf' Pood (Phillips 66) (M-37 South) Bill Redman than)' pf™ ComnttSTioners will meet for tl.eir formal board mating Tuesday. July «. |K(,illni 9 V'ta'nbct'> county ,'n ,hc courthouse. 220 W. State St., H;fMlngs. . DUITS, continued from pogo 1 "I was able to meet some parents, teac volunteers and community members, pcop in the lunchroom from the nutritional scrvic es. and. 1 was able to talk to students from ele­ mentary, middle and high school and th.it was great.” she said. Regarding staff. Duits said she had met several teachers as of the reception that evening. "One of the teachers even shared data with me so that was exciting,” she said. Duits said she also had met with several building administrators, and the district is making progress toward hiring a new high school principal to replace Kevin Riggs, who recently resigned from the post. “We posted the opening a week ago. on the 24ih. and we have 22 applicants for the posi­ tion," said Duits. "We are really pleased about that." Duits and district Business Services Director Tim Berlin will conduct the first round of central office interviews, which will be followed by interviews conducted by a committee comprised of high school students, parents, staff, teachers, administrators and community members. She said anyone inter­ ested in taking part being a part of the inter­ view committee should contact her office bv Tuesday. July 8“There will also be a work sample expect­ ed from the candidates." she said. "We will give them a scenario and have a specific task for them to do with a writing sample.’’ Duits said she will make the final decision based <>n the two finalists gleaned from the interviews. “Wc are hoping that we can conclude the process by July 14." she said. Duits said, regarding the community, she attended a portion of an educational meeting sponsored by the Barry Community Foundation and was able to meet many new people through that organization. In other business, the board approved a two-year contract with the Hastings Education Support Personnel Association that had previously been unanimously approved by HESPA members. The contract increased some HESPA employees’ wages to meet state minimum wage guidelines, and included a 2 5 percent pay increase for the first year and 3 percent for the second. using data. Each small group, using the premise of making clear, specific, measurable and qp ffas/Mss; to a four-year citi?cn J the central •IripatchUrt ’5 “PP°"“n,ent This Education Matters Network group, meeting since last October, is in its final session before a county wide launch of their findings. . , attainable goals captifcd the essence of its topic and relayed it to lhe entire group, At the end of the session, three dominant themes were selected by majority vole: jmprovc the quality of life for everyone; unique education opportunities matter and exist; “and education matters and needs assistance from its all — will you help?” The next step, before a community roll­ out. is to develop a presentation. A date will be set in August to critique this project and train presenters. “We are working toward something tangi­ ble and different." said BCF Director Hildreth. “We have to commit to this long­ term.” I he group has been meeting over the past several months to discuss making a change in education. The Barry Community Foundation has adopted the Seven Elements of Healthy Communities to target its grant making, said Hildreth. BCF has selected the education element us its area of focus for lhe next three years. An initial gathering July 31. 2013, launched the Education Matters Network with the goal to promote new ideas and pro­ vide high-quality education “from high chair Categories, intentions and goals converge on this chart at the latest meeting of the to rocking chair.” said Hildreth. Barry Community Foundation’s Education Matters Network. Patrice Martin of Nonprofit Network has led the monthly meetings. S*up Shop (Phillips 66) sor Tim Nabs parking lots a' icpair. rescal and restnpmb I Frj<,Itd of the health department and' buj)ding. the the Court, the courts and I. tol)r(. Jefferson Street garage, an house. , t week’s • Recommended approval ‘ h n„cs in official board meeting of la"g ^jees to be a contmct.for GH> ins'rtictor serv>ces offered by Kollene I nc from July 30. approximately 18 hours per wet. • Charlton Park putting on stars and stripes tomorrow by Shari Carney Stuff Writer At the meeting Thursday. June 26, the Barry Community Foundation’s Education Matters participants — a cross-section of educators, community leaders and business people — picked up where they had left off in May. They regrouped to one of five topic areas each had selected: investing in people; expanded educational opportunities: contin­ uous improvement, financial resources and investment; and collecting, interpreting and I next week’x •a,.. —M-j-crot ,,,Ce < >ur v - 'r J*>'w''lln'x'nt ofatCynthia Vujca PrgirfejpiU^ Prairieville fast Stop Cloverdale General Brown's Cedar Creek Grocery !>laohvil!e; Tracknsj Po,t Delton: Family Fare MVPfann^, Shell Nashville C St< -c Banfipjd: Banfield General Store Cads . . *•<*<■ Qdpssfl; Lake O-Exorvis Lacey; Clyde’s Sportsman Po-t Dofvjingi 1 hke O M4rl Shell t Carl’s Gokisworthys Dowling General Store ^'^^IStote Woodland: Woodland Express 4 Old-fashioned games for kids and adults are part of the fun during the free July 4 celebration at Historic Charlton Park. File photo) A party to honor America’s independence is planned Friday. July 4, at Historic Charlton Park. Anyone may drop by between noon and 5 p.m. for a celebration of Americana at the 32nd annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July and Veterans Barbecue Parking and admis­ sion are free. A flag-raising ceremony featuring repre­ sentatives from five military branches and a speech by Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Commander Barry Wood will take place in front of the Upjohn House at noon. Games for all ages will begin on the Village Green at 1:30 p.m., including bean bag toss, sack races, watermelon and pie-eat­ ing contests, hay bale toss, ‘needlc’-in-ahaystack and more. Ribbons will be awarded to all winners. Many talented bakers will showcase their skills as they vic for the honor to be named 2014 grand champion during lhe annual pie contest. Local “celebrity” judges will award Charlton Park event passes and merchandise to first and second place winners. All pies will then be auctioned off to lhe highest bidders, with proceeds benefiting lhe special event fund at Charlton Park. Sandy Schondelmayer’s all-you-can-eat pulled pork buffet, sponsored by the Hastings American Ixgion, will be available from 12:30 to 4 p.m. The cost for anyone 13 and up is”$8; children age 5 to 12. $5 each; and chil­ dren tinder 4 eat for free. A portion of the pro­ ceeds support lhe local American Legion. “Guests told us they wanted more free community events, and we are happy to host this fun-filled day.” said Stacey Graham, office manager. "We owe a debt of gratitude to our past and present service men and women who are stationed around the world, purchase a meal and help support veterans programs locally.” Come early or stay late, she suggested, and enjoy lhe beach, fishing, picnic area, hiking or boat launch. The historic village also will be open for self-guided tours. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Historic Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville north of M-79 at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. Visit www.charltonpark.org for more information or cnll 945-3775. Prospective police cadets invited to meeting The Hastings Police an informational meetin/-,, I""'1 wil1 host July 11. at the Hastings P 'n- > n,Jay. regardmgthe first Hastings ^^'nvnt fhe cadet program > ^t prOgniln a tendmg Hastings Area c . *° s'»<lents turned at those between a^hoo'» >md h Ote meet,ng will detail hf” 01 14 to 20 will run and what is „ ' ,0.'v 'he pro„ ‘ Applications for the lim\ !vtl of lhe o-. i 1 will be handed out at th "Un>ber of . C S' ** �Ttw Hastings Bnnnfir - Thursday 3 ?014 _ pa(Je 3 Hastings trustee resigns, deadline announced for election petitions by Snndrrt Ponsdto Shift IVr,ri fe The Hastings Area Schoo • ysKin Education accepted the resign*1 10,1 of tnistCv Donna Garrison Tuesday evening as announced the deadline to run tor one of three six year board scats up <or frabs during thc Tuesday. Nov. 4. election. Garrsion. whose scat was due to Cxpirc Dec. 31. submitted her resignation effective Monday. July 14. She is resigning because her husband has accepted lhe pastorate of a church in Georgia. The Michigan State Association of School Boards requires that all vacancies be fi||C(j within 30 days after a resignation goes into effect Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carrie Duits said lhe vacancy has been posted on the district’s w ebsite and will be advertised in local newspaper. Those interested in filling lhe seat arc asked to submit a letter of interest to school president Jon Hart at the district administra­ tion office, 232 W. Grand St.. Hastings, by 4 p.m. Monday, July 14. The board will conduct interviews during a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. July 15, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School and appoint the new trustee during the board’s next regular meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday. July 21. Garrison’s six-year board poq, wep as those of Hart and trustee Rob Longstreet, which begin Jan. 1. ahn W1H ()n November ballot Ixmgstrcct announced that he would not be seeking re-election. Hart w,ls absent from Tuesday’s special board meeting |f the pcr. son appointed to fulfill the rest of Garrison’s term wishes to continue in the or she mdst ntn for election. Duits announced that tho>c interested in running for a seat on the board during the November election must submit iheir lions to the Barry’ County Clerk s offe* by 4 p.in. Tuesday, July 22. RIFT, continued from page 1--------------------- Hastings Rotary Club has new president Margorie Haas ends her year as president of the Hastings Rotary Club and will be succeeded by Brent Cowan who will serve until July 2015. Under Haas' leadership, the club ended the year with a .5 percent increase in membership and explored new fundraising projects for its work in the community. New projects undertaken during her year included leadership of the Hastings Christmas parade, the Barry Roubaix Bike Race and the Gus Macker food booth. The club continues to focus on youth leader­ ship and other community activities. Cowan said he is excited to serve and glad to be heading up an active club with so many dedicated members. He laughed as he com­ mented that his job al Padnos keeps him busy, and it was al one of the Rotary Club board meetings that Cowan missed where he was elevated to president-elect status. Cowan said he looks forward to serving Rotary and the community in the coming Rotary year. "These people (police, board, fire) work for us.” suggested Alan Graves, “and you can be sure they arc taking notes right now. Tin's board will address our concerns because that is their job, what they were elected to do. This community appears to be against the board, there is no taking sides here. For this commu­ nity to grow, it's got to be "We, ’ and together wc will find lhe truth, proving and doing what is right." Reserve officer Christopher Manin had a practical means of doing that, sharing that the Barry Township police department has a ridealong program for residents to ride along with the officers during the day. "Come along and ride with us," invited Martin. "You will see things from a different perspective. You might learn something." As the board moved to close the public comment period to conduct lhe remainder of business on its agenda. Ron Daniels provided a summation. “There is a lot going on with the board and we are trying to find the truth," said Daniels. "There arc serious problems with transparen­ cy. some investigations were faulty and Victor admits that there were errors. . "Victor is a great motivator, but his person­ ality needs some tempering to align with that of the community’s. Video and audio equip­ ment must work in these vehicles, we must have accountability 1 know that there is a way to resolve this. We must set up an advisory board to look at these issues objectively, to find out the legality of actions, either by law enforcement or citizens. "Wc must reconnect as a community because this will not be going away. Finding the fix to lhe problem and moving forward, that is what is important." It was left to Paul Searles, however, to pro­ vide the positive perspective on what had just taken place and. perhaps, on the entire situa­ tion. "Il is giving me goosebumps,” conceded Searles, "to see so much good in these people, our community. There are issues that we need to address and figure out. If we have one or two ‘bad cops’ then they must go. But as one entity, we are empowered to see where wc need to heal relationships, set agreed upon guidelines for co-existing, to participate more in the lives of our neighbors, friends, busi­ nesses. "All of us — residents, officers, board members, businesses -- it is us collectively that makes this community worth living here, worth protecting.” Searles’comment drew lhe applause and nods of agreement from nearly every member of the audience, including the board members. In monthly business, the board then approved payroll for the fire, police and med­ ical responders of the township, approved the reduction in the number of police vehicles by two. and approved the return of the ‘peace­ keeper’ Humvees back to the military. The township also provided notice that it is advertising for a new' sexton for cemetery maintenance to replace the one that is retiring. that the library had received new Kindles to used within the library' by the public, that a generator was being purchased lor the library, and that all township-owned property deeds had been acquired and were to be placed in a central location (electronically) for quick ref­ erence by township officials. Gene Muskovin, Fire Chief for Delton fire department, shared that a new SMART911 system is available, online, to help residents assist 911 Dispatch. "Residents can enter valuable information about themselves, family members, their home, pets, and even vehicles, that will be immediately available to 9-1-1 when you make an emergency call. These details can save valuable seconds or even minutes during an emergency." said Muskovin. The board entered closed session to dis­ cuss, with attorney Katherine Kaufman, police matters involving personal informa­ tion, possible building and land acquisitions, as well as, to discuss a cost recovery suit between Barry- Township and I-arry Carpenter. Kaufman reminded lhe board prior to the closed session that no decision/action can be taken by the board during closed session. County Transit me FREE TROLLEY RIDES Hsttinsf & Gun Ub Ride downtown for dinner, view the new sculptures, shop, get some ice cream, have coffee or drinks, visit the park... Fridays from 6pm to 9pm through August 15 The City of Hastings will be the venue this summer for the newest Trolley route. Every Friday night, now through August 15, the Trolley will ring through the streets from 6pm to 9:00pm. Catch it at any of the schools in the city limits, any city park, and other designated stops, or just flag it down on its route. All rides FREE compliments of the local businesses listed here. Downtown Hastings STARTJ6:00 COURT HOUSE 6:00 6:50 7:40 1st Ward Park 6:03 6:53 7:43 8:33 Northeastern School 6:05 6:55 7:45 8:35 6:58 7:48 8:38 8:41 Tyden Park COURT HOUSE 7:07 7:57 8:47 County Seat 7:09 7:59 8:49 8:54 Southeastern School 2nd Ward Park 7:16 8:06 8:56 9:01 High School MT* Middle School 7:24 K- Fish Hatchery Park 9:04 9:07 g Dairy Queen August 1 August 8 veri/on HASTINGS TAVERN In Downtown lUsxlcgs Bob King Park COUNTY SEAT LOUNGE 8:30 »VMm« tWIMar F RIDfly s 6:00 PHI nu 9:00 Prtl IW 30 WMUg« AUGUST 15 �Page 4 Did you imon see? Americans should ensure their independence' Host a raindrop ,6 Hosta |o have be aves ~ and many others ed raint<en the rQsting places for collect­ in the Qr°Ps over the Pasl sevoral daVsdays h Second half of June, only four of nah *ero rainfa!L About six inches niaki Ure*s wonder liquid fell in June, lush 9 yards* gardens and crop field Maure^d hea,thy- (PhOt° by Kathy Were dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff lf >ou have a Photo " share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N M'4.3. tk,\'t™sk the photo and oth’.r”."’14’1 a'--«s<« j-adgraphics.eoni. ea$c include information such as where and when the photo was taken, 1 <- relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Thirteen stars ■ and stripes Banner Aug. 13, 1959 RARE OLD FLAG - This 13-star flag belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Armstrong of Route 2 Delton is certain to rate comments when displayed on national holidays. The flag’s origin is unknown, but the Armstrongs believe it may be a collector’s item. It was given to them by Armstrong’s sister, Mrs. Frank Cowan of Chicago and had belonged to her husband’s grandfather. Although the 13-star flag that made Mrs. Betsy Ross famous had the stars arranged in a circle, it is reported by authorities that other 13-star flag mak­ ers varied the design. Shown display­ ing the flag are the Armstrong grand­ children Delores, 4; Denny, 6; and Ronnie, 2. • Have you met? As green as America may be to the game of World Cup soccer. Barry County has an expert commentator on-site. Steve Evans may have been the “founder” of the game locally, in a sense, after starting the boys varsity soccer program at Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1985 — no small feat for a football tradition-steeped community like Middleville. Five years later, the varsity girls team was launched, and soccer — at least among the younger generation — has scored as a legitimate sport. Now five years into retirement following a 35-ycar teaching career, Evans, 61, counts those beginnings as a highlight, though he stresses he was as green to the sport when he started as the rest of America is struggling to understand stoppage time from a yellow­ can!. “My kids got interested in playing, so we joined AYSO {American Youth Soccer Organization), and then I wanted to get involved,” explains Evans, whose last pub­ lic school position was as a middle school history teacher. Also helpful in learning the he remembers, was the Game of the Week telecast on the National Educational Television network, the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting System. „ I found myself watching the referees, rememben Evans “so. when AYSO needed to be in charge of officials. I was m °fficiating person.” _ Not long aflcr> Evgns became a certified otncial himself und in his time on the .piU'h has officiated high school and colsoccer gttnes including the always CnU^^ nic2a-showdown between Calvin HiVC h,S aJma mater, Hope College, be oX n1 ofr ,he socccr ^&^rina'e 'nL«x>rd1„ll!orfl,rl|k.Ui Sch0()|1)er- Steve Evans formancc auditorium and, for 12 to 15 hours each week, he steps back into history as a docent and tour guide at Charlton Park. On the night shift, he plays bass guitar and sings for what he calls the “leather jacket rock band’’ Torrokus. Practice sessions and per­ formance dates usually have to be sand­ wiched in between golf with a group of retirement buddies. For the energy he brings to life and for his passion for sport, art and history, Steve Evans is truly a Barry County Bright Light. If my life had a theme song: It’d be “Route 66” by Bobby Troup and sung by Nat King Cole. The quality I appreciate most in oth­ ers: A .sense of humor, wit. Favorite writer: Stephen King. His new one is Doctor Sleep. If I could have a do-over: I didn’t take niv piano lessons seriously when I was a kid. Life’s greatest achievement: If your kids turn out to be successful, and they both are. Plus, starting the soccer programs and see­ ing them do quite well. Talent I wish I had: Computer skills. Technology has advanced so quick and I’m so old-school. Favorite teacher: Actually, it was the teachers I teamed with at Middleville. Gordie Dahlgren and Kim VanElst. They made me a better teacher. What makes me laugh: Everything. 1 love great jokes, old movies, good stories, and telling a joke, too. Best advice ever received: Think young, stay young, don’t bum out. My guilty pleasure: Playing in a band. 1 ve never done music in quite this form. Best trip: It's a toss-up ... Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, but then there was Scotland, too. Most valued material possession: I've got over 200 Statue of Liberty replicas that I m slowly selling off, but then 1 go to a garage sale and I buy more. Last time I was star stuck: 1 was once in a band that opened for Eddie Money at Vai u Lakes. As he was coming on, I got to hUM th<? saxoPh«nc he played. • y Idea of perfect happiness: If you can enjoj the things jou have and still partici­ pate. thing about Barn County: The w s and the water, yet you’re minutes S <iX11 shop|,ing “nd cul,ure >o“ Tomorrow, our nation will once again celebrate the signing ol the Declaration of Independence and the birth o American freedom, which began 238 years ago on July 4, 1776. The founding fathers set aside the spe­ cial day for all Americans to enjoy parades, picnics and fireworks appropri­ ate for a grand national holiday. "The day ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports guns, bells, bonfires and illumina­ tions, from one end of the this continent to the other.” wrote President John Adams,“from this time forward forever­ more.” ‘The Fourth of July continues to play an important role as we continue our country ’s birthday tradition with family get-togethers that often still involve fire­ works and picnics, parades and celebra­ tions to remind us of the importance of living in a free nation. When I sat down last year at this same time. 1 wrote about the concerns I had with so many scandals at lhe federal level. The Internal Revenue Service was in the news for targeting conservative groups and subjecting them to a special review before granting them tax-exempt status. Today, the IRS still remains in the news, but now it’s more about lost and dropped emails that could contain the proof necessary to understand that infa­ mous question, “Who knew what and when did they know it?” Another big story in the national news last year al this time was lhe report on U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three of his fellow Americans who were killed and others were injured in lhe violent Sepi. 11. 20)2. attack on the American embassy in Benghazi, Lybia. Al first, U.S. officials attributed lhe attack to a YouTube video, but, after fur­ ther investigation, the facts seemed to indicate otherwise, and Americans still don’t have all lhe details. In recent months, reports have surfaced over problems at the Veterans Administration where patients faced appointment delays, treatment errors and a cover-up that undermined legitimate whistleblowers who reported allegations of wrongdoing within the system. Once again, scandal, controversy and the deficient care of our veterans contin­ ue to plague the department’s sordid his­ tory. Thousands of children are now rush­ ing over lhe Mexican border entering our southern slates, and last week President Obama announced a proposal to spend millions of dollars io reduce that number. U.S. border patrol officials still caution that the flood ot unaccompanied minors could cost taxpayers up to S252 per day per child. Some argue that the Obama administration’s policies over “amnesty and a path to citizenship” for young ille­ gal immigrants led to the thousands of children being smuggled into the U.S. So what do all these issues have to do with our nation as we come to another Fourth of July celebration? As wc make plans to celebrate our nation’s birthday, these situations and others should give each of us pause on how we as a nation are dealing with threats to the freedoms we’ve enjoyed for more than 200 years. Not only should we plan to enjoy the holiday with special events, the day should be a time of reflection on how our elected officials are abusing their power by making light of so many serious issues facing this n In a speech at Independence Hall July I |962. President John F. Kennedy praised the American democratic system, which encourages differences and allows for dissent. He went on to remind us of die enduring relevance of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, along with the role the United States plays around the world The Constitution proclaims that gov­ ernments are established by the consent of the people to secure their natural rights to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” It also asserts that lhe people arc not bound to sustain a government that infringes upon their rights, for it says that, “whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abol­ ish it. and to institute new government’ committed to these ideals. Another former president. Ronald Reagan, during a special celebration July 4. 1986. reminded every one that 56 men gathered in 1776 in Independence Hall to hammer out an agreement that would stand lhe test of time. Their courage, said Reagan, created a nation built on a uni­ versal claim to human dignity and the proposition that every' man. woman and child had a right to a future of freedom. “All through history, our presidents and leaders have spoken of national unity,” Reagan continued, “and warned us that the real obstacle to moving for­ ward the boundaries of freedom, the only permanent danger to the hope of America, comes from within.” Reagan acknowledged that our found­ ing fathers were able to sit down in Philadelphia and hammer out a docu­ ment for independence. But once that was gained and a government was formed, something called partisan poli­ tics began to get in the way. Today, the issue that continues to plague our nation is the inability for our leaders to come together, discuss the issues of the day and find common-sense solutions. Due to party politics, it's become more about winning and losing, rather than what’s in the best interest of most Americans. So, what are we to do? Get involved. Read and become informed on the issues of the day and be willing to voice con­ cerns with officials at every level of gov­ ernment. Our representatives need to know howregular Americans feel about what’s going on in their lives over the issues that impact us most. “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill.” Kennedy intoned, “we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty.” So, as we celebrate this weekend, let us be reminded that each of us shares the burden to protect the freedoms our fore­ fathers were so careful to craft as they penned our Constitution so many years ago. Fred Jacobs, J-Ad Graphics vice president. 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We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed per Per" —————°Uble'sPaced �Ttw - Thu^. _ pa<)0 5 Sarver will get things done Keep Gibson’s voice of reason Aug. 5 In the editor: In this time of our various u. .1 <■ vmment dealing with th/'h ? £°'’ with an outstanding record of attendance at meetings and never even missing a voleBeing so well-grounded in our community, he’s been the voice of reason and propriety in the various issues that have arisen, to the ben­ efit of all of us. He has a unique ability to sep­ arate the wheat from the chart when things get a bit complicated. I urge my fellow citizens of Hastings and Barry County to get out and vote to keep our voice in the Barry County Board ol Commissioners, in the person of Hoot Gibson. He’s one of us. Rod Romeyn. Middleville <ncn.-as.ing problems of ,Wcnl he ,n()r<. cnlic1| „ > sums, and most sensible omponents of Bam County s adnvmslration. ? , ,al^nf.aboU' ''o*«nl 'WGibson. Hoot s a hfetmte tvs,dent of our counts and has grou-n up nght along with it. lie s’seen fmt-hand the good and the not so good over the scan, and al«as, t:,ken ;| kce,, -n making tins a better place for all of us to live. Now serving on the county board of com­ missioners. he’s surely taken that job to heart Oil and gas companies can move in quietly To the editor: Oil and gas companies arc keeping a big secret from local homeowners. They have quietly purchased new oil and gas develop­ ment leases covering Vast areas of Allegan and Barry counties but, because there is no law requiring them to record their leases at register ot deeds offices, many have not. This leaves homeowners in the dark about the sta­ tus of land surrounding them. When leases are not recorded, title searches cannot show their existence. This is convenient tor oil and gas companies because secrecy prevents citi­ zen opposition to their plans. For almost all of us. our homes and land arc our biggest investments. Not surprisingly, studies show that oil and gas development reduces the value of nearby properties because it is a heavy industrial use of land. IVhat do you Reduction in property values also w ill reduce local property tax bases, generating less rev­ enue for the needs of townships. Michigan law also does not require that notice be given to adjoining paiperty owners when companies apply for permits to begin operations. That too would be inconvenient. It is time for our legislators to become a lit­ tle less cozy with the oil and gas industry and a little more concerned about the average homeowner. At the very least, our legislators must require companies to record their leases and require the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to provide direct notice to adjoining land owners as soon as companies apply for permits to drill. Marybeih Pritschet. Hopkins think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. 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Formal oversight for interstate gas and oil pipelines comes from the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. But the vast network ol lines transporting petroleum products over and under Michigan has the potential to impact the state’s environ­ ment and communities. “We have-an obligation to do all we can to protect public health and the environment in Michigan,” said DEQ Director Dan Wyant. “People around the stale have expressed con­ cern about pipelines, and we want to make appropriate information available to the pub­ lic about the energy infrastructure network beneath our feet. This task force is assembled to respond to those concerns and shed some overdue light on key issues.” . The Great Lakes Petroleum Pipeline Task Force includes the Michigan Attorney General’s office as well as DEQ, the Michigan Public Service Commission. Department of NatUniHiesourecs, Michigan Office of the Great' Lakes. Michigan Department of Transportation, and Michigan State Police. Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division. Wyant and Schuette in May issued a formal inquiry to Enbridgc regarding the status, con­ dition and future of the company’s pipeline under the Mackinac Straits. A response is anticipated soon, and will be reviewed by the new' task force. Other topics the group will address include the state’s emergency management prepared­ ness for spills, coordination of permitting issues for pipeline upgrades and replacement, and the creation of a state website to serve as an information clearinghouse for residents who have questions or concerns about pipelines. The State of Michigan, last week, sold $85.3 million in general obligation bonds, w hich are backed by the full faith and credit of the state. Proceeds will be used for envi­ ronmental programs that provide loans to local units of government statewide, to improve water quality through sewage treat­ ment, storm water, and water pollution proj­ ects. The sale was well received by investors, with buyers putting in orders for four times more bonds than were available, allowing interest rates to be lowered across all maturi­ ties when compared to expectations. More than a third of the sale was purchased by retail investors in Michigan. The all-in interest cost of the transaction was 3.3 per­ cent. The bonds will mature in 14 years. The majority of bonds were sold on a tax-exempt basis, which is an attractive benefit for many investors. “Interest rates are still near historic lows, Michigan Legislature r onnl? Lansing, Mich 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. GovworRi,* Snyder Reoublican. P-O- B?xn3“ ,,rt'(Allegnn. Barry and Eaton counties). Michigan State Senate, Stale Canitn, RxkJonespublican; 24 th D^tnct (Alie9g m| ) 37^-^447 F-mail cpfirionOSl:-® Lmau.se j (Editor’s note: The above reprinted due to typesetting error, Iri lhe copy that ran in latl week's edition ojthe Banner.) 2014. . . For more information on legislation, visit legislaturc.michigan.gov. and wc capitalized on the opportunity to bor­ row’ longer term at attractive levels, said State Treasurer Kevin Clinton. “Our ability to access capital al a low cost is a direct result of our focus on making lhe right financial choic­ es.” The issuance was sold through negotiation by Barclays Capital. Inc. The Huntington Investment Company and PNC Capital Markets LLC were co-managers. Miller Canfield served as bond counsel with Robert W. Baird and Company serving as municipal advisor. Holiday drunk driving crackdown underway Bills aimed to prevent methamphetamine production Gov. Rick Snyder Jast week signed legisla­ tion to combat lhe illegal production of methamphetamine. “Meihemphetaminc production and abuse is dangerous not only for those who use the drug, but to the cnlire community where melh is used or produced,” said Snyder. “Meth’s potentially fatal production process releases toxic chemicals into the air, creating public safely concerns and adverse health effects on ihose who produce or use lhe prod­ uct, as well as their fellow Michiganders. These bills will give law enforcement offi­ cials lhe tools necessary to effectively fight illegal drug production.” The bills aim to prevent the practice of pur­ chasing small amounts of pseudoephedrine from numerous retailers in an effort to avoid quantity restrictions put in place by the Methamphetamine Act of 2011. House Bill 5363, sponsored by State Rep. Amanda Price, prohibits a person from pur­ chasing or possessing any amount of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with lhe knowledge it will be used to manufacture methamphetamine. violation of the law will result in a term of up to five years imprison­ ment and a fine of up to $5,000. HB 5089, sponsored by state Rep. Bob Genetski, prohibits a person from soliciting another person to purchase or obtain ephedrine or pseudoephedrine knowing it wilt be used for methamphetamine production. HB 5090, sponsored by state Rep. Arie Nesbitt, amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to specify that a violation of HB 5089 is to be classified as a Class D felony involving a controlled substance with a 10­ year maximum term of imprisonment. The bills are now Public Acts 216-218 of While some drunk drivers believe they are able to get home safely, law enforcement all­ stars will be stepping up drunk driving patrols for the next two weeks as part of a statewide Fourth of July drunk driving crackdown. Impaired drivers should expect to be ejecied from the game and in the back of a patrol car heading to jail. Events Tuesday at Comerica Park in Detroit and Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing officially opened lhe two-week sea­ son. Officers, deputies and troopers who work the federally funded drunk driving patrols arc all specially trained in standardized field sobriety testing. SFST-trained officers com­ plete 24 hours of lecture and hands-on instruction in comprehensive impaired driver detection. The law enforcement ranks also include officers who have been recognized by MADD Michigan with the organization’s annual Lifesavers Award. These all-star law enforce­ ment officers arc honored for efforts in edu­ cation, prevention, policy.or enforcement that work to reduce impaired driving deaths and injuries. “The officers, deputies and troopers work­ ing the dedicated drunk driving patrols arc truly major leaguers, the power hitlers,” said Michael L. Prince, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. “They are highly trained to look after MVPs. And by that J mean most valuable people, our family and friends.’’ In 2013, MADD Michigan recognized 16 law enforcement officers and four agencies with Lifesavers Awards. A first-time award, the Olivia Cleveland Gratitude Award, was also presented 10 two deputies. During last year’s Fourth of July drunk driving crackdow n, 115 motorists were arrest­ ed for drunk driving as a result of extra patrols. There were 19 traffic deaths over lhal holiday period; more than 40 percent of those deaths involved alcohol. In Michigan, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher. Under lhe state’s high BAC law. motorists face enhanced penalties if a firsi-time arrest is for a .17 BAC or higher. Think you know Justin Amash? Think again. Bizarre Vote #27 After Obama Released 5 Taliban Terrorists Amash Voted to Allow More Guantanamo ’ Releases 7536 Send mai| f0 p Q Box 30Q3(. Capitol. President Obama to continue to release Guar.,? ^How detainees. tar,3rno htto7/thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/2]Qn,_ X-to-ban-gitmo-transfers °26'hoUse, mictligan.gov . j t (All of Barry County). Michigan House of Representative w ' 3rd ors.net (Afl o'm 22S‘3831 •,ax <202) 225-5 Jack Miner. Hastings spent a lifetime communicating http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll323.xml ,9’ For an up-to-date list of bizarre votes, visit Sto __ (616) 451 8383 Internet as well as the social • buhh^wbenwe^^**^ ty board. Barry County needs Jerry .ucounty'board. Vole for Jerr, ,n lhe RepuWj„n primary Aug. .»• BACKGROUND Last month. President Obama releaeQ^ „ Taliban terrorists from Guantanamo Bay and one ofe?kfive terrorists has a ready announced he will wage wL0' ^ese he United States. On June 9. Justin Amash vo&9a'nst Know Your Legis’a^ors’ Phon, rfe.R«>m 915.125 West ^9^ • • everyone ------ *from ■ with e|CmcnUrv . , dren to elders in our commJS 1^°° Av as well as that of our entire coV^’-m continue to be the primary focus Xt Jerry Sarver was the leader department in the City of Hasting ' j nj e« was balanced, the city is well ion there is a constant flow of .n^m between the department, the re_ their representatives on the building and Sarver knows that consens Joint lhe resulting accomplishments dc(l Planning Alliance have nch > « District I and Harry County. Mi* ‘-a L Leach Lake have public sewer west M-37/M-43 corridor, planning f ly development is complete. >■ , w-n between the city and ‘,'r^^°*"y of surround­ win for everyone and is me cn y State News Roundup Demand for state bonds proves strong The Hastings BaiMlClT fu? •fu the editor: ’ county commissioner scr ■ \tv - not just his district. lltec ’ 8«rj < ie lor in the Republican pri„ ' II be setting policy ft* « bu<l«« in/*"*’ 5 " million, niore than 2>0 c«umy ess 1)f I*, roughly M>.00<> of our fe|low i'icelion of» commissioner >s ,m " ehJ. v for each district but the who|e *J not °n^Xct candidate will have ^^ty. ""'■■I ^id for by Brian Lilis for Congress PO Box fi568Grand Rapids. Ml 49S16_ —-■‘upA^S?‘h> �Celebration of Life ^<^5*014 - The Hastings Banner planned for James Partridge She was preceded in death by her paren , husband John; and daughter Amy o. A memorial celebration of her hie was held on Monday. June 30.2014 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made tn her memory' to Thomapple Manor and St. Rose o Lima Catholic Church. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuncralhome.net to sign the online guest book or lo leave a memory or message for the family. at {he church ofyour w , choice ~ , ekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRAC1, e. K950 p^MMUNITY tCln'RCIl Na-'hvillc m!’79 H*phway« Don Ml 49073. Pastor Sana*., ,X'' (5I7> 852-9228. FciVv?,. 'cn»ce 10 a.m. 'crvie 'h’P, r,mc before lhe niin:sf_ Nuncr>. children’s snr.fl •’ >°u‘h group. adult shir. ^rouP ministry, leadcrh,P Mning. * bOLli) ROCK BIBLE RCIi OF DELTON '5 Milo Rd . P.O. Box 408, Corner of Milo Rd & S. *1-43). Delton. MI 49046. ‘t'tor Roger Claypool. (517) -61.9399 Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am. to 11:30 a.m.. Nursery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m, to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 Nonh Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.rn Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Cumc. Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor. Josh Maurer. Music Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:15 am. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Servicd; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. &Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Children’s Choir. Sports Ministries. . WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Worship Services: Sunday, 9: 45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10: 45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activities; call for infor­ mation. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 75 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, I 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 am. Worship Service; Sunday School and Nursery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult SundaySchool: 9 a.m.. Worship Children's Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir. Chimes, Praise Band. Quilling Group. Community- Breakfasts and more’ Call the church office al (269) 721-8077 (MAV/F 9 a.m,-12 p.m.), e-mail office** tnei.net or visit www.countrychapclumc.org for more information WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland. MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pastor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. IIFEGATF. COMMUNITY PLEASA.NTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; .Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study <t Piayer Time Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery' and preschool available. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a.m. Holy Communion (each week). The Rector of Ss. Andrew <k Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. lhe church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269­ 948-9327. Our church website is http://trax.ta/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818­ 0007. Church Secretary­ Treasurer, Linda Bclson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday Schcxil; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May), Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednesday 6 pm - Hope for Kids (previously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christfollow­ ers who Glorify God, Strengthen one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study &. Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjimft ebehastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945-9392. Sunday Worship 11 a m. Children’s Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. CHURCH 301 F State Rd . P.O. Box 273, Hastings. Ml 4<X)58. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.hfegatccc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship U a.m. WednesdayNight Bible Study 7 p/n. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH "Strengthening Famlies Thru Christ" 2635 North M43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Iced, Associate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nurseryand toddler (birth through age 3) care provided. SundaySchool 9:30-10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m-10:20 a-m. Worship Service: 10:30 a m. & Children Church, age 4­ 4th grade, dismissed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p m and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, will return Sept. 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will continue throughout the sum­ mer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR.” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m.. Wed/Thurs. 9 am-2:30 p.m.. Pre K-6th grade. HASTINGS. MI - Judith Ann (Johnson) McLean of Hastings, passed away Thursday, June 26. 2014. after a brief illness. She was bom April 27. 1935 in Hastings. She was the daughter of Hazel M. (Seastrom) and Forrest L. Johnson. Judy graduated from Hastings High School in 1953 and attended Western Michigan University She then attended Michigan County Normal 'leaching Schoo! in Hastings and received her diploma in June of 1955, after which she started her teaching career. Judy married John J. McLean at Sl. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings on June 29. 1957. She stopped leaching to raise a family. In later years. she w orked in food service for the Hastings Area School District, retiring in 1998. Judy was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. Monica’s Guild, and Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She was lhe secretary of Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Hastings for 35 years. In addi­ tion, she was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at Thomapple Manor w here she was a volunteer for the last 25 years. Judy also did volunteer work at lhe Hastings Food Pantry and as an Ambassador for the City of Hastings. She enjoyed spending time with her chil­ dren, grandchildren, and avidly supported them in their various activities. She was a strong advocate of her family, community, and church. In retirement, she wintered m California. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting al the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd . Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m.. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 616-731-5194 . Judy is survived by her son. Mark McLean of Rogers City; daughter. Mary Ann McLean of Hastings: son. Mike (Michelle) McLean of Hastings; son, Brian (Jacquie) McLean of Hastings; sister. Janet (Ab Foreman, of Safford. AZ: grandchildren. Senior Airman Kyle Pierce USAF of Tampa, FL. Riley McLean. Claudia McLean. Joey McLean, Julia McLean. Kali Gonzalez. Kara Gonzalez, and great granddaughter Ava Mead, all of Hastings. DELTON. MI - Arvilla Marie Bunnell, age 93. went home to be with her Lord on June 24, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Bunnell. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her nieces and nephews; Tom (Susan) Clark of Auburn Hills. Robert (Pam) Clark of Lake Forest. CA, Steve (Ruth) Clark of Ovid, Susan (Bill) Newsom of Grand Rapids, and Mary Nulf of Charlotte; seven great-nieces and nephews and four great-great-nieccs and nephews; several cousins and many friends. Arvilla worked for Orchard Industries for 10 years making fishing rods. She also worked at Flexfab, and Hastings Fiber Glass Products, and spent many years as a homemaker. Arvilla was a faithful member of Cedar Creek Bible Church. She enjoyed going to church and Sunday School, and fellowship with the church family. She loved going fishing with Dale, garden-:.. ing, and flowers. She and Dale spent many’ winters in Davenport, FL where she learned to make many crafts which she then sold at dif­ ferent fairs and festivals. She enjoyed going to Commission on Aging in Delton, the Delton Ladies Lunch Bunch, and the M&Ms at Cedar Creek Bible Church. A memorial service will be held at Cedar Creek Bible Church on July- 12. 2014 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cedar Creek Bible Church or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Lawrence J. Bauer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, July 6,2014 - Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10.00 a.m. July 6 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7 00 p.m. July 7 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North Sl. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-26-15. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discovcr-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUM­ MER SCHEDULE - Sunday Services: 9:00 xm. Traditional Worship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship avail­ able during service. Visit us online al www.firstehurchhastjugs org and our web log lor sermons at http./Zhastingsprcsbyterian.blogspot.com. 9/28'30 - 3/20/14 A celebration of life for James M. Partridge will be held on July 4. 2014 from 8 to 10 a.m. breakfast buffet at the American Legion Post 45 Friends, family and Barry County veterans are welcome! Sponsored by Rose. Frank and James IL Senior Discount (65 yrs. up) 5%off\ Rtcriptt S4.N A WE WILL CONTINUE TO BE OPEN DURING ROAD CONSTRUCTION 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Keller On that very special day back on Thursday- July- 8. 1954 - these two became -Mr. & Mrs. Robert Keller They w ill he celebrating with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on July 6th. Wc would like to invite you to share in their Special Day with a card shower. STEAK FRY 1/2 CHICKEN $10u0 OR $1200 Kids HOT DOG & FRY ’I50 (12 & Under) Bob & Charlene’s address is: 713 Balsam Dr., Hastings, Ml 49058 AMERICAN PATRIOT RESTAURANT Cume join u« ui T>.r American Lrxion and help Support our Vruranj. Out Cumac L» the xift of curinf for our nu-rt 6t uxnnzn that have xiven of their all for vur nxauni. Happy 60th Anniversary Mom Jc DadU? Love FumKurt & Barb, Bart d Katie. Max Jc Chase, Kobin d Kvle and David d Christina 2160 s. M-37 HWY. HASTINGS • 269-945-4973 HOURS OF OPERATION g Muruhiv thru Saturday 7:00am to 2:00pm Saturday 8:00am to JlOOpm 77537921 Disco^erv falKi F I N A N C I At. J L Small Business, You’re a BIG deal to us! IlttXIv3.?) flexfab Robert & Charlene Make a date with Adventu This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 1401N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 Wedding Anniversary SATURDAY, JULY 19th fp V W1 I ■ffill I Graphic* 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 ■ ■■■! I.............. ...... 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945’9541 OSLEY v»ur .dw.nlu". wl,h • C'>"*dl*n W'ld.rn«»k rail •acurvon. then o*prr.»"C" that Sauli Marie ha» *o ,nc,ud'n8 “*** Wfr"Ugo Dbcovery C«ntr«- Canadian Bu»hptano44‘ i'»a*e Centre A,t Ga||try of Algoma, and Park. Canada Canal Packages start at just $158. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Rodney Ceil Morgan, Jr., Nashville and Ashley Jean Peck, Nashville. Rob Eric Sheldon. Nashville and Sarah Suzanne Rathbun, Hastings. Steven Michael Smith, Bellevue and Jean Ellen Shilton. Bellevue. Jerrad Patrick VanDuser, Middleville and Carrie Ann Sandborn, Middleville. Jonathan Patrick Harter, Plainwell and Amber Nicole Kulppi. Plainwell. Richard Arden Weedall. Jr., St. Louis and Angela Eve Hall, Hastings. Paul /Xlbert Sawnson, Albuquerque, NM and Laura Mae Shank, Albuquerque, NM. Matthew- James Starr, Chicago, IL and Alicea Marie Miller, Chicago, IL. Mjchael Gordon Lumbert, Hastings and Lori Minnie Torode, Hastings. Joseph Clark Beach, Jr., Hastings and Tara Sue Symonds, Hastings. Lynden William Higginsjr., Hastings and Rachel Lyn Argo, Hastings. Christifcr Michael Johnson, Hastings and Lynettc Rae Rider, Hastings. Kirt Allan Roby, Lennon and Kasey Marie Flessncr, Woodland. Timothy Allen Donley II, Hastings and Chrysta Ahbree Hall, Woodland. Happy 60,h I® American Legion POST 45 Jlfl) Marriage ficenses • . • • • Key Man & Buy-Sell Fundinc ESOP’s 401(k) Health Insurance Financial Planning Ph: (269) 948-9969 525 W Apple St.. Hastings Ml OCntario anada B°okVottr Packages at call fo* Yov3: PacJ<a90 ! Securities offered through LPl i; Member FlNRA/SIPc �pw Ha J'ncp Banner - 7^ :>wbornBd)i® I iam Kcnncj. bom al Pennock Hospital on June 9. 2014 at 11:11 a.m. to Anri and Jonathan Beevers of Alto. Weighing 7 |b>. 3 t»zs and 19 inches long. Sadie Kay, b<»m al Pennock Hospital on June 10. 2014 at 9:42 a rn. to Mark and Lacey Cunningham ot Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long Blair Bradley, born at Pennock Hospital on June 13, 2014 at 12:00 a.m to Jordan and Crystal Hulsebos of Eaton Rapids. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Elsa Taylor celebrating 90th birthday Our Mom. Fisa Taj lor. is celebrating her 90th birthday on July !3th. Her children arc Joann (David) Logan. Larry (Bev)JOnl U| and Chuck (Linda) Jonkm. A card shower is being planned in her, honor. The mailing address js 2210 Robinwood Dr.. Hastings, ML- ere married on July 7, 1984 in AuGres, • ’< Ugan. Iheir children are Ashtin. Bradan. arM>n. Dani King and soon to be son-in-law /-ackary Nuremberg. Lucille Slocum to celebrate 90th birthday Lucille Slocum will turn 90 on July 4th. Anyone wishing to help her celebrate, may send cards to: c/o Linda Miller. 17070 Caberfae Hwy.. Wellston. Ml 49JS89. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein ♦: K 10 2 VK2 ♦: 8 *:AKQJ10 62 4: A 8 6 3 V. 10 ♦: 9 5 4 3 2 btiL *8 7? EAST J954 V; J 8 7 6 5 ♦: J 7 SOUTH: *:9 5 4: Q 7 V: AQ943 ♦: AKQ 106 *:4 Dealer: West Vulnerable: North/South Lead: Pick it! North East South 1*» 4^ 54 Pass Pass Pass 2V 4NT 0• Josiah Gabriel Ray, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 18. 2014 at 8:07 a.m. to Rachael Ruedisueli and Ridge Harris of Nashville Weighing 7 lbs. 5 o/s. and 19 inch­ es long. Julian Kingston, born at Pennock Hospital on June 22. 2014 at 2:22 a.m. to Amy Vasquez and Rigobcrto Mata Jjr. of Lake Odessa. Weighing 5 lbs. 2 ozs. and 18 inches long. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Different benefits cover various situations NORTH WEST Asher Reid, bom at Pennock on June 13. 2014 at 8:42 a.m. to Michael and Rachelle Hill of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. West Pass Pass Pass Getting to a slam in a bridge game is always exciting. Getting to the right slam in a bridge game is even better. Let’s lake a look at today’s hand, and let’s look for the best slam con­ tract. Played online in a recent duplicate bridge tournament. Nonh opened the bidding with 1* w ith all of those beautiful clubs. With 16 high card points, and lots of playing cards in the club suit, this looks to be a club contract all the way. How high will lhe contract go depends on South’s response after East passed. South w ith an even stronger hand than North opted to use the Solaway jump shift, a jump in another suit, showing seventeen or more points and a good biddable suit. In this case. South had two choices: the diamond suit was especially strong with four of the five honors, and the heart suit, not as strong perhaps, but most bridge players want to show the major suit first and then if necessary the second suit. South bid two hearts showing a strong response, and it was forcing to North. • North did not need much encouragement to also jump in clubs, showing a strong club suit and forcing to game at least and slam if possible. Accordingly, South bid 4NT, Roman Key Card Blackwood w here the king of trump is the fifth key card along with the four aces in ordinary Bl ickwood. North responded that she had two key cards of the five as well as the Q* the response that would suggest that lhe clubs were indeed a solid suit for a slam try. Upon hearing about the two key cards and the location of the queen of trump South paused to reflect on the information given: with two aces in his hand South-knew that the North South team was missing one key card Which key card was it? A bid of seven seemed impossible with that missing key card, but where should the contact be placed? While many North/South teams played the contract m 6* mak.ng the six e ubs and on occasion making an overtrick if the fiist/West team does not lead a spade soil the best con­ tract for this hand is the one that South chose after evaluating the mformatmn twin his part,'\vIMl'1I|!iOUl1' l,ld 6NII r'lucrinuo lead out the A4, a confused West chose lhe passive W,th little to go on. and re uid.nt to lea * b), ■sad ot the ?♦. Diamonds ha defenders One look at the beautiful dummy put down feet lead for the declarer, and not ths*"|h saw „„ losers at a|l J claiineJ by partner North, including a thunk you for her. a u an the small slam, taking all thirteen tricks'() |b‘. a4 inakil,g surc ,i,a, the EasuWcsl A more confident West on <>ihj**r 1,1 , North/South team to twelve tricks instead of le.un would gel al least one trick at (|KJt defending team as they held the the thirteen as taken above. I hat s ra q. y P aboul t|)c team that scored all thir- * North South team to a (M game and a . ce0tionally well by bidding no trump and teen tricks on the diamond lead? I hey sc . . t|Je rest of (fie players. taking all ol the tricks They scored an inl^.S . y ha(j just the ticket with a slam in the And what about those teams who thought that tl Q J j mx club area/Those who made 6* phis one earnedThe lakeawa>s? who bid and made 6* exactly earned a score o . conlraC(t in reality, those bridge While the club suit looked to be lhe best place to J • tnlinp contract will provide did playcK who thought about those extra points t ta double in percentage points comexceptionaHy well on today's hand. I hey svore a > bridge player looking for lhe maxi­ pared to the players who p|a> cd in a contract. A js g(XXi sometimes, but commum wore on a hi(< consider carefully the final optio _ _ can, penrive btdding can often pay great rewards. Think no trump 7 '/** . Amcrican Contract Bridge League. 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Social Security has Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist them covered w ith disability iKtiefils. If you for West Michigan. You may write her c/o have a disability that is expected lo last a year Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp or longer, or result in death, you should apply St. NE, Grand Rapids AH 49525 or via email for disability benefits. to vonda.vantil®ssa.gov. Check out our LOW PRICE QUALITY PR£0Wi« VEHICLES Jjiy.3, 2014 - Page 7 LEQMjotice Nolle© 01 Mortgftaft ► THIS FIHM IS A Drt’i7T [lc'0surf; Sale to COLLECT A OE^.^TOn ATTEMPT. WE OBTAIN WILL BE INFORMATION POSE PLEASE COWACT T,,Ar PU"' NUMBER BELOW IF yoJ 0^ OFFICE AT THE TORY■DUTY ATTN P0RCha?,E'N ACTIVE MILL TA r ndrd bv tlx? I-.. 7 This sale may went, you'" 1 .In m<" p!US '"SntbeSSS ?ALE ■ Default has been ma Bartn/ * rnade bY D,iv;d A ‘ rtGaaQf. K-nq .Husband and S'n 1 Electtonic Rogistraho c Mortgagee, dated September 29L 2004. onjQclobor Q 200-5 in .nstrumcnMIOolj? n,r grc(J by sa<J Mortgagee-to• THE BANK OF f,Ey/ y0RK MEL­ LON FKA THE BANK OF YnRt< trustee f°^fet£|nceX?.?fthe CERTIFI­ CATEHOLDERS OF THECWALT ,hc ALTERNA­ TIVE LOAN ,^.UpLTinrA-S?’ M0RTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 200427CB as assignee as ty an assign­ ment. in Barry county records. U-c.^ cn wh(Ch mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thrco Hundred T*k> Thousand Ono Hundred Thirty-Six and GB/iqq Do!!afs ($302,135.68). Under the power of aa!e contained m said mortgage and the statu.o in such made and provided, notice is hereby given that ukt nxirtgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al puble vera^e at the place of holding the circuit court wthn Barry County, at 100 PM, on July 31. 2014. Sad premis­ es are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel *D" of an unrecorded plat, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 146 of the plat cf Fair Lake Park Annex in Section 11. Town 1 North, Range 9 West. Barry' Township Barry County. Michigan said p!a! being recorded in Uber 4 of plats. Page 63 in County records, and running thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes East 154.42 feet ator-g the North lino of said Lot 146 extended Easterly, to the Easterly line of a 66 foot easement; thence North 08 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds East 224.96 feel along said Easterly line ol easement: thence Noth 41 degrees 26 minutes East 580.73 feet along sad Easterly line of easement lo the true point of beg'nning; thence South 48 degrees 3*1 minutes East 190.51 feet; thence South 32 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West 171.86 feet along a traverse Loe thence North 48 degrees 3*1 minutes West 215.76 feet; Ihence North 41 degrees 26 minutes East 170 00 feet to the point of beginning, extending the Northeasterly and Southwesterly I nes of sa’d par­ cel to the Waters Edge of Fair Lake together with rights of ingress and egress to North Drive over the 66 foot easement described herein Subject to an casement for utilities commencing at tho Northeast comer of Lot 146 of the plat ol Fair Lake Parte Annex in Section 11. Town 1 North. Range 9 West said plat being recorded in Liber 4 of plats Pago 63 in County records, and running thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes East 152.42 feet along the North line ol said Lot 146 extended Easterly to the Easterly line of a 66 foot easement; thence North 08 degrees 53 m nutes 35 seconds East 224.96 feet along said Easterly line of casement, thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes East 580.73 feet along Easterly bne ol oasement, to the true point of begin­ ning thence South 48 degrees 34 minutes East 20 leet, thence Southwesterly 170.00 feet along a line parallel to said Easterly line 0! easement thence North 48 degrees 3*1 minutes East 20 feet; thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes feet 170.00 feet to tho point o! beginning Also to include a nght of way for ingress and egress’ovof a strip ot land 1 toot wide (North and South) by 236 feet long (East and West) lying immediately North of tho Northern Terminus of North Drrve as shown on tho plat of Fajr Lake Park; (as recorded in Liber 236 of deeds on Page 226). The redemption ponod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated. July 3. 2014 For more information, please caH: FC X (248) 593*1302 Trotl & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334*5422 File tf*140652F01 (07-03)(07-24) rrtsrvn TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton. 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July meant an earlier o] m 9 ain- to 3 p.m. This closing. More ‘ n and two hours earlier have their wares r ° Craftere and artists will vendors from local °F S^e’ a^on? food M the band stand p5erv’ce groups and music ’^’^hairs/bu are invited to bring picnic tablcs in r6 1)0 amP*e seating at enjoy the nh l"c shade. Children always adults shopP yscaP« Swifty’s Place while Among |ast , about a omrv? W . s ncw stories was one Grand Rfl • service from Holland to Thinkers OnPJ.° LansinS and Detroit, thousands ,ne wcre note of 1,10 |atc :n 01 college students who matricuotherr » CSC c’t’es who likely live in or near in Lnl/ al°n8 the route. People who lived trains ik °dessa before 1971 remember the Grnna o ?arried passengers from Detroit to a m . P’d5 and the reverse. One could take - orning train to Detroit and arrive home . ..Cr crraPds or shopping by evening. ikewise, it was possible to shop or visit a doctor or do other errands by taking thc 11 a m. train west and return before suppertime. In those days the Chessie system put extra passenger cars on the line in May to accom­ modate the many schools that sent their stu­ dents to Grand Rapids to visit John Ball Zoo. Buses came from south and north to catch thc forenoon train west. Often buses from Lansing would be here by 11 a.m. to get dozens of their school students at our depot we'ceiehr’^ 'llC Founl'of July>lhc d"y when ' °ur >‘,<JcPcntiencc as a nation ■Ils Still™ ny llbcrt’es wc cnJ°> “s individusome fnLtWC have 10 kccp "orkin8 10 e’m But bI'"' ~ SUch ^f'^neial freedom. eventual^*'"8- 'h,: ri8'" "’“ves> you may and the both Saturday and Sund _ mili(nr)exhibits, but they also ok items still on display from me / .op­ houses. An added ice cream social with dnnks ai • Independence y<’Ur °Wn pings for the frozen treats . y at st. The .“Imnnt banquet S large Here are a few such moves to consider Edward’s Family Center dre d b>. • w free yaUr vision. Your first step in crowd. The meal was g * ^P ln^a Curtis m?VkrBi tow‘?rd financial independence is to Rosie Hickey and her W. I esta Ijsh a vision of what this freedom might was the emcee, lhe honor qtxnkers tv? . , ,Ask yourself some key questions: those from 1944. 1954 and lW\vnen do I want to retire? What do 1 want to for those classes were Tress Ullin do during my retirement years? How can I he Holdridge from California. Edwin Leak . confident that 1 won't outlive my financial Dr. Timothy Pickens. resources? The answers can help you develop Honored alumni Saturday "«■ a clear picture of where you want to go — Johnson Anderson of Grand Haven fron the Class of 1935, Marin Curtis Klein.from 936 which will make it much easier to create a financial strategy for getting there. and Virginia Goodsell Yonkers who plat­ • Liberate your fidl investment capabilities. ed in 1937. Rev. George Speas gave the uno Right now, you may have good investment cation.. , , opportunities that you are not fully exploiting. The fair parade last week was under the For example, arc you contributing as much as direction of Janet Thomas who had some able you can afford to your IRA and your 401 (k) assistants. Entrants wcre arranged on Fourth or other employer-sponsored plan? And when Avenue beside thc park, and on >omc side your income goes up, are you increasing your streets where they fed into lhe line, lhe contributions to these accounts? Both an IRA weather was fine the entire time, even though and a 401 (k) offer tax advantages and a vari­ heavy clouds moved in toward the end. Hie ety of investment options, so try to get as high school band and flag bearers from lhe much out of these plans as you can. VFW post led with Grand Marshal Bill • Avoid the "bondage" of a non-diversified Bulling and his wife followed in an open portfolio. It you only own a few types of vehicle. investments, you are restricting youropportu- LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION RLE NO. 14-323-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. AMY L MCDOWELL MARGARET MCKEOWN, Plaintiff. vs. MARY J. BARNUM, Defendant. Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206. South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 • (259) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff At a session of said Court held In the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan On the 23 day of June, 2014. TO: MARY J. BARNUM AND/OR THE HEIRS OF MARY J. BARNUM. Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Mary J. Barnum or the heirs of Mary J. Barnum shall file a Notice of Interest In the real property described as: NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 2 T3N R10W LYING NE’LY OF HWY. 0.65 ACRES +/at least 3 days prior to the date noted below, to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants fall to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled manner, and on tho 30th day of July, 2014 al 2:00 o’clock in the after­ noon, this Court shall take proofs and shall termi­ nate whatever interest MARY J. BARNUM and/or THE HEIRS OF MARY J. BARNUM may have in and to lhe above described property unless a Notice of Interest in tho Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date. Amy L. McDowe'l, Circuit Judge Drafted by: Nathan E. Tagg (P68934) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hasttfigs, Michigan 49058 (269) 946-2900 rTsaraia STATE OF MICHIGAN SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ PROBATE COURT MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT COUNTY OF BARRY PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT NOTICE TO CREDITORS (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY Decedent s Estate DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been FILE NO. 2014-26663 DE made in tho conditions of a mortgaoe made by Estate of ARNOLD J. ENDSLEY SR Date of DENNA L. SHERRY. A SINGLE WOMAN, to birth: 08/02/1923. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK. N.A SUCCESSOR TO ALL CREDITORS: BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE. LLC. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. Arnold FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPO­ J. Endsley Sr.. d<cd 03-052006. RATION, Mortgagee, dated June 20, 2004, and recorded on June 30, 2004, in Document No. ; : Creditors of the decp&nt are notified that all claims against tho estate will be forever barrod 1130097, Barry County Records. Michigan, on unless presented to Nancy Johnson, personal rep­ which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the resentative. or to both the prebate court at 206 W date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ono Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49068 and tho personal Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and representative within 4 months after the date of Fifty-Five Cents ($101.562.55), including interest at publication of this notice. 6.375% per annum Under the power of sale conlained in said mortgage and tho statute in such Roger L Caswell P25704 case made and provided, notice is hereby given 121-1/2 W. Michigan Avenue that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Marshall. Ml 49068 the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at (269) 781-3923 public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry Nancy Johnson County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01 00 4615 Sheffield Road PM o'clock, on July 24. 2014 Said premises are Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 located in Barry County, Michigan and are (269)671-4274 775C7833 desenbed as: THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 1297 AND 1298 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE, OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale ED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a. In which case tho THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE redemption period shall be 1 month from tho date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo from Iho MCL G00 3241a(b) notice, whichever is rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In later. II the above referenced property is sold at a that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan ed solely to lhe return of the bld amount ten­ Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278. the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ Miller and Kevin Miller, wife and husband, original ing the redemption period. JPMORGAN CHASE mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration BANK. N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO Systems. Inc., as nominee for Lakewood Homo CHASE HOME FINANCE. LLC. FKA CHASE MAN­ Finance, Inc. its successors and assigns, HATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated January 11 2010. and recorded Mortgagoe/Assignoe Schneiderman & Sherman, on Apnl 6. 2010 in Instrument 201004060003697. P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington m Barry county records. Michigan, and assigned by Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002434 FNMA (06-26) (07-17) 77587U34 mesne ass-gnments to Matrix Financial Services corporation as assignee, on which mortgage there is c ajrned to bo due at the date hereof the sum of AJbousand Three Hundred Ninety-Three and 29/100 Dollars ($65,393 29). PRAIRIEVILI E TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION P°.Wer of Sa!o contained in said mortVdort s!atu1° in such case made and pro­ be fodr'cclos% hhereby 9lven lhat 58,(1 mod9a9Q will or some nart^Hk? Sa'e 01 tho mort0a9ed Prem,ses. of S?nS thn Jh9fn’al PubllC venduo> al th0 p,ace 1.00PM on JuNp1^ wilh,n BanV C°Unty’ at Assyria Banv'r S Qre situated in Township 0! as; Beginn^^J6 and ara deacribed Section rods East of the North 1/4 post of East 10 roils 1 N°flh- Ran9e 7 West’ lhence and West 1/4'rn n<? Sou,h 160 rods 10 lho East reds, thence North° 5aid Section’ lhenC° Vest 10 nmg N°rth 160 reds to the place of begindaie oUuTh s°p?er,od ^all bo 6 months from the IncludediLtiflef, tht following: r , - Ml 49060. f°r Land Use 1. A request Mark Doortag. 16704 Rich Leno. Mickoot Corners, dA.ei|ing pursuant to permit for the constfuctwi of an addition to a non-wntc» g y pfOpcrt/ i5 15704 section 6.19 -Exception to Non-Conforming Use Expan-o 2.040.001-00 and is located Rich Lane. Hickory Comera, Ml 49060-00-12-040 000-00 & 08 u u in the R2 zon ng district. . P|annlng Commission for this 2. Such other and further matters as may property como be ore meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or subm-t written com menu on this matter(s) to tho auxlj ary aids and sen.- below Township office address. PraineviHe Townsh'p will provide ncc ices such as signers lor ths hearing impaired and auO:Otapes o P’11’ materials being considered . individuals with disabili- at tho nearing upon five (5) days notice to lhe Prairieville Towns i p .powf)5bip cieik at the address hes requiring auxiliary aids or cervices should contact the Praiftevi e cr telephone number pet forth above. • accordance w th ma®86 determined abandoned in the redempt1Qn n/CLA 600.3241a. ,n which ca-° dale of such aie sha!| be 30 dayS ,FOrn lho If the properiv ;« „ . . Chapter 32 Of tbJ n T at foreclosure sale under pursuant to MCLrnA 5ftd Judicature Act ol 1961. responsible t0 ihf,00 32'8 the borrower will bo held tho mortgage fornE0^00 who buys lho property at holder for damn ■ Ure saIe or ,0 rnof1gage redemption the property during tho Dated June 19‘ . For more informal, FC J (2df)} 593.'■ P^ase call’ Troll & Trott, PC 11 Attorneys For Se'fui^ ’ 31440 Northwfe/?'^ Farmington H i|/‘j? Sto 200 File ^4?6O68ro? ch”Jan 48334-5422 (06-19)(07-10) nM76M Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor nilies — and probably taking on too much risk. If a downturn primarily affects just one or two asset classes, and most of your invest­ ment dollars arc tied up in (hose assets, your portfolio could take a big hit. But if you "free up" your holdings by diversifying across a range of investments — stocks, bonds, gov­ ernment .securities, certificates of deposit and so on — you may give yourself more chances for success while reducing the effects of mar­ ket volatility on your portfolio. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification cannot guarantee profits or prevent losses.) • Unshackle yourselj from debt. It’s not always easy to lower your debt burden, but it’s worth the effort. The lower your monthly debt payments, the more money you will have available to invest for the future — and for your ultimate financial freedom. So look for ways to consolidate, and reduce, your debts. • Escape from disability and long-term care expenses. Few events can threaten your finan­ cial independence as much as a disability or the need for long-term care, such as a nursing home stay. Even a short disability and lime away from work can wreak havoc on your financial situation. And an extended stay in a nursing home can be hugely expensive. In fact, the national average fora private room in a nursing hqme is nearly $84,000 per year. according to a recent survey by Genworth, a financial security company. To defend your­ self against the threat of disability or the expense of long-term care, you may want to consult with a financial advisor, who can rec­ ommend the appropriate protection vehicles. Thc Fourth of July is a festive occasion. But you’ll have even more reason to celebrate once you can declare your own financial inde­ pendence. So, do what it takes to speed thc arrival of that day. 77n*5 article wav written by Edward Janes for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have anv questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at\269-945-3553. ----STOCKS— The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Allria Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills Genera! Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald's Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartan Stores Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores 41.82 35.47 53.00 30.86 4128 30.10 77.35 64.W 21.54 74.60 17.20 52.90 37.59 30.98 65.86 100.97 150.41 30.07 40.41 4.65 21.41 85.49 16.72 75.26 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE S1,326.15 $21.03 16,956 635M -.54 +.19 +.16 +.33 +.43 +1.28 -.11 •3.56 +.08 -1.78 +.22 -.61 +1.01 +.48 -.01 -.50 *5.40 +.77 1.62 -.48 *39 +77 +.48 -.71 +7.94 +.11 +138 +32M Designing new food products by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Today’s snack food aisle in the grocery store contains a lot more products than when I was a kid. Back then, we mainly had potato chips and Saltincs, but not much more. Now there’s a multitude of choices designed to help you satisfy your cravings for something crunchy. It’s fair lo say most of us don’t spend a lot of our time cooking from scratch. Processed foods — every thing from snacks to boxed dinners — make up a great deal of what most Americans cat. Indeed, lhe majority of what most of us eat is processed to some extent. Some highly processed foods are not so healthy, especially those made with refined flours and ingredients. Some experts think there’s a link between specific groups of processed foods and the obesity epidemic. Surveys in the U.S. and Great Britain show that most people consume less than one serving per day of whole-grain cereals. That’s a shame because research has shown that three servings of whole grains a day are better for us. In part because of lhe possible link between processed foods made with refined ingredients and the obesity epidemic, the question arises: Can wc make convenient foods that arc both tasty and good for us? To put it another way, how can we increase lhe whole-grain content of processed foods in a way that won’t sacrifice taste and texture. Into this fray has walked a new variety of wheal, called "waxy wheat.” Waxy wheat was first bred around the turn of the 21st century. t Whole grain waxy wheat has unique pro­ cessing properties. Basically, it forms a paste al a significantly lower temperature ‘ than docs regular wheat, and it swells with more water than do standard varieties ol '^AVaxy s'heat holds real potential for improving pnKessed nxxls." said Dr Giris). Gailiyal. a facults member in lhe School ol Food Science at Washington State University. .. Ganjyal recently taught me several things about the food »e <--at. One is that snack foods contribute a whopping 25 percent ot the calories most adult Americans take tn. Obviously, that means snack foods arc important to human health in lhe U.S. In recent years, the food industry has made a serious effort to increase the fiber and pro­ tein content of processed foods. Part of that effort revolves around a wide range of foods made with what’s termed extrusion process­ ing. Extrusion processing involves passing food ingredients through a barrel with an opening al the end known as a die. The food ingredients are cooked as they pass through the extruder and exit through lhe die that gives shape to the food. Extrusion process­ ing is crucial to everything from elbow macaroni and tortilla chips to Cheetos and Fruit Loops, as well as products such as snack bars and military field rations. "Extrusion processing is one of the main­ stays of the food industry.” said Ganjyal. But as you incorporate more fiber and protein into thc extruded food, you change its taste and texture. In general, U.S. con­ sumers like “light" foods that crunch and then dissolve in the mouth. The good news is that wax/wheat, when processed through extruders, cooks at low-energy inputs and produces light textured products. Ganjyal is researching how using waxv wheat may make it possible to sidestep th problem of whole-grain extruded fo de being darker than many people li|te / other words, he wants to keep the melt ’ your-mouth texture that consumers r^" even while incorporating morc nu»J- ’ into lhe extruded foods. ^hon Recently, Ganjyal applied fOr ». from the federal government to pursu nd,n8 research in this area. He propose/ Ueinofo with a miller to grind the wiLXV Wor^ing very specific ways. The wheat fl 31 ’n then be further processed and exJ ?lr Svi11 taste of the resulting products u in u uated by panels of testers foil r eVal> and me The goal is 10 make n? 'kc yOu wheat foods that people xv,i| ",e whole enjoy even while they ,horQUghlv nutrition. y 8 * whole.?r. • Remember Ganjyal the clhxise some snack fo.J’. "eM fifoe v s store. A loi of research w’ l* l,K‘ RnJ°U daily victuals. U' W(>* goes in?kery nt0 our Vr. E. Kirsten Peter r»r«l Northwest. >las ,r„ ’ " ot Pntu etttn anti Httr^'?1 a column ts « service ,'',l'ers?J lo^l .■yrtcttltural. H '>J the C| This ------------- --------- “,e �Tho Hastings Banner - Thu^ ones werc P,accd in.‘‘ vaniP Wai. Asportation by steamer to the nnnh '“ng s. .. ’ fl look back al the stories columns on local history In the Hastings Banner turning BACK THE PAGES < Prison Life in Andersonville, part VII Chapter VIII Deliverance At a point on the Cape Fear River, about IO miles from Wilmington. N.C., a trainload of old Andersonville prisoners who had been confined also at Florence, S.C.. and Salisbury, N.C.. were delivered to Gen. Terry. They had just been paroled at Goldsboro, and were received by him about the middle of March 1865. His headquarters was at a point on the Cape Fear River and recently taken from lhe enemy. It was now held by the 3rd NewHampshire. 16th New- York Heavy Artillery, and by a division of colored troops. The freight cars halted in a pine forest about a mile from this position, which com­ manded a pontoon bridge. A squad of cavalry received the ex-prisoners, unfurling the Stars and Stripes in greeting. Many of the boys in blue wept, when they saw our plight. The released men tried to hurrah, but were too weak to raise much of a shout. Three ambu­ lances were loaded with as many of the sick as could be taken on lhe first trip. At the farther end of the pontoon bridge, thc road led through a deep cut in the bank up to lhe open space of the camp W’here guns pointed over the river toward the forest through which the freight train had come from Goldsboro with the paroled men. । Spanning this ent was an arch constructed of I evergreen booghs and faced with the white cloth square of shelter lent, upon which was spelled in letters made of evergreen sprigs, “THE I6TH NEW YORK WELCOMES YOU HOME.’’ The march of a mile from the railroad to the pontoon bridge greatly exhausted lhe paroled prisoners. At first the excitement of once more gazing upon the flag they loved, and being received by the advanced squadron stimulated them lo walk with some show of vigor. But soon their eyes shone with the unwonted brightness of fatigue in contrast with their pinched and grimy faces. Many sank by lhe wayside, to be picked up by thc ambulance when the same could return for them. lite stronger ones worked up into the head of the column which crossed thc pontoon bridge, and the advance files of men under­ took to walk up through the cut in the bank at lhe bridge end. But their feet sank in the sand •and they were too weak lo go further. Meanwhile, a company of colored soldiers were drawn up through lhe cut in two ranks facing. Between these lines and under the arch our ambulance passed; thc horses lug­ ging with might and main up the steep grade and through the deep sand. The w hile officers and the black soldiers stood at “present arms.’’ Thc eyes of the soldiers opened and their teeth gleamed with an aspect of astonishment, as they for the first time beheld seasoned graduates from a course ol experiences in In the winter of 1875-76. nK. -gained health of the writer co||iip, J ’5ally Was advised to consult his former reRin. d sUIgeon. Dr. Wells B Fox. The docq,,'^1 -You may live a good while, and yOt| ’ not. Prepare to leave your family jn as shape as possible. If you have Un^ accounts, fix them uppursuant to this advice, and nccdin„ ,l benefit of a climate wanner than a mJ-, winter. he went to Washington ,0 sOme army matters. There. he was received very kindly by Surgeon General Banies “ by him ordered to have a thorough examine lion by experts of the medical dcpan * ’ The diagnosis was more favorable than wa\ deemed possible, and its correctness has been verified by the subsequent years. On lhe journey fr°m Cheboygan t Washington, a stop was made at Greenville With his host, a call was made on thc pev James L. Patton, pastor of the Congregational Church of that place. As thc evening passed, conversation turned to army h«ippcnjn ’ After reciting some experiences in thc Scrvjce of the United States Christian Commission, with an aroused manner. Dr. Patton said, “I must tell you of an occasion that I shall never forget. 1 was in the Christian Commission service outside Wilmington, N.C., near the close of the war. with Gen. Terry, when he received the first installment of 0|d Andersonville prisoners as they were sent into our lines. Terry' was all broken up over their condition.” "Could the prisoners walk?” asked lhe writer. "Yes," hcreplied; “some of them could, but many had to be brought in on ambulances." He was a^ed, “Where did you pul those who were sick?” “Wc laid them on the floor of a little church that was close by,” Dr. Patton replied. Extending his hand, the writer said, “Dr. Patton, thank you." “Why. why?” he replied hesitatingly, “you necd not thank me for the story; it is true, and you are welcome to it.” "Yes," was the response. “1 have no doubt the story is true. I do not thank you for it, but for helping me out of the ambu­ lance at that time." Need it be said that these two men found themselves comrades, indeed? CHAPTER IX The Rev. John Maile recalled the kind­ ness of a black servant when the young soldier acted on a dare posed by a fellow convalescent. An incident BY THE WAY r\ steamboat on the northeast branch of the Cape Fear River carried our paroled men war-prisons. The living wrecks in the ambu­ from lhe station held by Gen. Terry to the city lances were still more pale and ghastly than of Wilmington. One of the principal mansions was owned were the stronger ones following slowly on foot, and as the latter emerged from lhe by a Dr. Wright who had fled with his family woods on to the Boating bridge, lhe onlooking on the approach of the Union troops. His fine crow d of our men off duty began to be stirred residence was converted into a hospital for the arrivals who were sick. with a great excitement. During thc ride from Goldsboro on top of a As <he ambulances fined up before head­ quarters. Gen. Tern approached. With him freight car. the writer was taken ill and was were lhe brigade surgeon and a representative barely able to walk the steamer plank at the of the U.S. Christian Commission. The gener­ point of transfer. After resting in thc little al looked upon us with tear-dimmed eyes; and country church, he was taken to the Wright turning lo the surgeon, gave his pocket flask, House Hospital and assigned a straw bed on saying, “Doctor, for God’s sake, help these the floor of a room in the third story. Soldier nurses proceeded to take off his infested poor fellows.” Ulis ambulance stopped on lhe crest of thc prison mgs and give him a sponge rub. He hill, when lhe Christian Commission man fainted under the process and had a run of stepped to its side and said to thc writer, “My fever during which he was delirious. boy. you will get out here." Seeing 1 was too When the point of death was apparently weak to rise from the seat, he said. "Just lie reached, his vitality look a turn for the belter, across my shoulder." This I did, and he car­ and he rapidly improved. On the floor of his room wcre 12 narrow­ ried me into a nearby country’ church building that sheltered thc sick until they could be con­ straw beds having a succession of occupants veyed by boat lo Wilmington. who, with a few' exceptions, were soon trans­ Meanwhile lhe straggling column of ferred to their final resting places. paroled prisoners had crossed the bridge. An Many of the ex-prisoners having died from officer undertook to form them into ranks so the effects of lhe too-early use of solid food, as to march jn form under the arch and the physicians became extremely cautious, between the lines that stood at “present arms." and limited the sick to small quantities of lhe Their feel sank in the soft sand of the cut, and most simple preparations. after taking a few steps they wcre utterly During lhe writer’s convalescence, his rav­ exhausted. The officer in charge thus enous hunger was unsatisfied by the slender addressed the two fines: "Shoulder arms!" allowance. It happened that his bed ended up "Order arms’" “Slack arms!” “Break ranks to a window; and his favorite occupation was and carry these men up the hill!" With a to sit on his pillow and w atch the proceedings mighty cheer, thc athletic colored soldiers in the yard belosy. Here was a servant’s cot­ sprang forward and each picked up an emaci­ tage occupied by two colored women who ated, wilted prisoner, carried him up the hill, evidently had excused themselves from flight and tenderly placed him on the ground. In due with their master. Thc older one moved about time, the sick were taken by boat to the with quiet dignity and doubtless had been the Wright House Hospital, Wilmington, and the "mamma” of the family. With evident pleas­ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 during their regular Board of Commissioners meeting at 9;00 a.m.. in the Commission Chamber, located on the Mezzaine level of the County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 for the purpose of receiving public input on a proposed amendment to the Farmland Preservation Ordinance. For more information, including obtaining a conv of the proposed amended ordinance contact Barry • County Administration at (269) 945-1284 or www.banycounty.org znaieci The County of Barry is accepting sealed bids for PARKING LOT REPAIR AND SEAL COATING The closing date for the bid is July 25,2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “PARKING LOT REPAIR”. Bids are available on-line at the Barry County web site, barrycounty.org. or at the Buildings and Grounds office at 119 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Specific questions regarding thc Invitation to Bid may be directed to T;m Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor, at (269) 838-7084. ■; s The County of Barry is accepting SEALED BIDS FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER EPOXY FLOOR 1 he closing date for the bid is July IK. 2014 M 2 „w must be submitted to Co.... .. Admin.slratton 3rd I oofi 220 W State Sheet, Hastings. Mi 49058 in a settled et.vehjK bar. marked “ANIMAL SHELTER EPOX1 I LOOR • £ available on line at the Barry County »vb > u barrycounly.otg, or at the Building* and Groun > o , S. Btoadv.ay. Hastings Ml. 49058. Specific questions reg^ding the Invitation to Bid may be directed L> Building and Grounds Supervisor at (269) 838- I • ^,^^3 SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVER Tho Barry County Road Commission has an on ing for a seasonal truck driving position, a h^nh school diploma or GED is required along with Michigan commercial driver’s license with aam endorsements. Applications can be picked 11 N the Barry County Road Commission office /nJ* 269-945-3449) at 1725 W. M-43 Hwy. Hast|^°?® abetweon 6:45 AM & 3:15 PM. A comp|Q?p , J description will be provided at the time of jOb tion. Applications will be accepted until.,a’ 2014. Tho Barry County Road Commission k’ Equal Opportunity Employer. s an ure, she watched the new life and movement around her. and held in restraint her young and vivacious companion. hi the yard, soldier cooks prepared in large kettles great quantities of beet soup, which was ladled into pails, curried to the kitchen and served to thc patients throughout the building. A young artilleryman from Olean, N.Y., lay on a straw pallet alongside that of the writer. The one was called “Olean” and the other “Michigan." From his post of observation at the window, the latter one morning watched the handling of the soup below with an inter­ est that could not be concealed. "Say, Michigan, what arc you looking at?" inquired Olean. “I am looking at them pouring out the soup." was lhe reply, “and say. Olean, I wish I could have a grxxi smell of it." “Smell of the soup,” said Olean contemptu­ ously; “if 1 was a wishing. I’d wish I hud some and not just a smell.” Upon this saga­ cious remark, a number of lhe occupants of the other beds passed the wink or laugh with a feeble, hacking sound; their pinched faces brightening with a sense of mirth. The practical wisdom of the suggestion was not lost upon “Michigan.” who said, "If I was a little stronger I would lake my cup. go down the stairs and into the yard and I would say, ‘Boys, I’m awfully hungry; please give me some soup.”’ “Ah-ah-ah." laughed “Olean." "Say, Michigan, I’ll bet you five cents you can’t walk the length of your bed and touch the door knob." Upon this chal­ lenge, the other patients from their pillows exchanged glances, several braced up on the elbow and discussed lhe possibility of one of their number leaving his room without per­ mission to forage for refreshments. The con­ census of opinion was that he could not suc­ ceed. “Who arc you talking lo?" vigorously responded “Michigan." "You think I can’t do it? I’ll show you what I can do." Grasping lhe projecting window moulding, he helped him­ self to his feet, carefully balancing his trem­ bling steps along lhe narrow space between lhe beds on the floor, and triumphantly grasp­ ing lhe knob of lhe door exclaimed, "There now-. Olean; I’ve done it; I’ve done it. Where is your five cents?” “Oh, I haven’t any five cents." replied Olean, “but say. Michigan, you would look mighty fine going down those stairs, wouldn’t you?” Thereupon the observing comrades laughed in great glee; in weakness, like little children, a very trifling incident amused them; they nodded their heads at each other and exchanged approving glances. Our regulation costume was a gray army shirt, drawers of like material, and a pair of socks. Thus appareled, "Michigan” opened lhe door into the hall, peered over the railing down the two flights of stairs and, seeing lhe coast clear, worked along to the newel post and carefully lowered himself one or two steps. t • > Thinking discretion might be thc better part of valor, he tested his strength for the return by trying to retrace the steps down which he had come. He was quite unable to lift himself on the rising, so must needs continue down the two flights, resting his weight on the rail. Dizzy and breathless, he stood by the stair post on the main floor. At this juncture, the hospital steward suddenly entered and was amazed to find a very weak patient in a state 3 2Q14 _ poge 9 of migration “What are >Ou doi hcrc7- bc hurriedly and angrily asked -Wh.;( roorn do you belong to. and who said you mipht leave it?" “Oh. I m just taking a little exercise.” was the reply- The steward rang for an attendant, and with an oath said, "No more of this; I will order a m«m to help you lo y()ur nx)rn arld there you slay. But no helper appeared, so our hero sum­ moned all his determination and walked through the hall to the back porch. Here a stack of plain coffins greeted his view; and he fancied that one. of them belonged to him. Going down the veranda steps, he held to the rail and coming into thc full rays of |hc sun turned faint and for a few minutes was help­ less. Again, he summoned all the powers of his will and started down the gravel walk toward the servant’s cottage. Reaching the porch of the same, he sank exhausted on the steps with head resting against the comer post. Just then the old "mamma" came out of her room and caught sight of the wasted form and pale face of the would-be soup hunter. Gazing pityingly upon his emaciation, and speaking to her assistant, she exclaimed, "Dinah. Dinah, come yeah, come yeah; look at dat ar po white chile; he bleached so white as linen! Then addressing him, she said, “Wah yo’ come from? Wah yo’ come from? ‘Oh, aun­ tie," he gasped, “I came out of the hospital to get some soup, and I can’t get any further. Auntie, give me something to eat; I’m awful­ ly hungry!” “Dinah, Dinah,’ she said. “Go to thc cupboard and git a big slice ob de co’n pone; jes slip it undah you aprun and bring it yeah to me.” Passing lhe generous slice under her own apron, the old mammy stood by the veranda post, looking the meanwhile intently at a distant object, as if oblivious to all near concerns. Thus she partially screened the invalid from observation, and reaching the portion down to his hand, tenderly said. “Dar now, honey, yo eat dat bread." No second invitation to indulge his famished appetite was needed. The slice of “co’n pone” speedily disap­ peared. Strange to say. no inconvenience resulted. Thc food aroused the dormant vital­ ity, and lhe young fellow eagerly exclaimed, “Auntie, Auntie, that was so good. Give me some more." “No. honey," she said decisive­ ly, "de doclah see me do dis yah. I done go, suah." Then lhe invalid began to cry hysteri­ cally. The sympathy of the kind old heart was still further aroused and, spreading her great hand on his head, she said softly, “Po chile, po chile, he want ta see he muddah." “Mother, Mother!” How that word stirred his heart and aroused his memory so weak­ ened by suffering. Physical vigor from thc dark hand upon his head was surcharged with vitality that probably stimulated thc depleted personality. Again the young man asked, “Aunty, aunty, give me some more.” and again came thc reply, “No, honey, de doctah.see me dodis, he send me off for suah.” Meanwhile ’ “Olean” was pressing his face against the third-story window to see how "Michigan” was prosper­ ing in his quest for soup. A soldier nurse approached thc cottage and “aunty,” who seemed to be on good terms with all, interceded for her guest. "Dis ya chile done cum down fo a wok; he done tiad out, yo’ help him back, won’t yo’, massa?” And he did. • LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. II you are In the Military, please contact our office at tho number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michael A. Clark and Deborah A. Clark, Husband and Wifo to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Flagstar Bank. FSB its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 30, 2008 and recorded September 10. 2008 in Instrument # 20080910­ 0009007 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Matrix Financial Services Corporation, by assignment dated May 29, 2014 and recorded June 6. 2014 in Instrument 12014-005231 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred SurtyNhe Dollars and Ninety-Six Cents (S118.969.96) including interest 7% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foroctosed by a sale 0! the mortgaged promises, or some part of them at pubic vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 17. 2014. Said premises are situated in Townsh.p of Yankee Springs Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Section "rCnSNort*^ Une to the C*nte of sa ds West, 833 feet 00 degrees W m.nutes w arter Uno ot said along NorthandSoulhoW Section 19. lolhepant0. 9 % 00 degrees 00 ^°^outh One-quartor Line; feet along w-dI North ana d thence South 89 ovg L of Archwood West, degrees 00 minutes 21 Avenue; ’hcnc^cN-?Rfpct a'ow said Easterly Line; seconds Easl-^6,??nLs 51 minutes 22 seconds thence North 89 deg s boginning( subject East. 199 36 feet totrwpon^ q( «Restfic!iOns of to all Easements. C • 1659 Archwood or, Record. Coml???nyThrt fOdcmpt'0n period shall be Wayland Ml 49348 Thercd sa|Oi untess deterb months from tho date , JJofdance Wlth MCL mined abandoned m jn ^.ch case 600.3241 or MCL b00 days from the date of redemption penodshaJ do l(On of |h0 ^t(Ce such sale, or^upon the P whichever is later, required by^Ckn^r’4O(l7) 3PP,,oSJl ,h? pfn^r', or unless MCL 600.. - I und(?f Chapter 32 of ly is sold at totecxisure ja undOf MCL tho Revised Judicature A. 1^ respon31blfl t0 600 3278. lho tjorm^r a( mortgage the person who buys nc P for dam­ foreclosure sale redemption penod. aging lho property donng Financtd| Services Dated; Mortgage ^lorneys: Coroeraton Assignee south Blvd. Suite Polesl'vo & 24B) 844-5123 Ou. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jodi Skinner a married woman to Ronald G. Skinner, her hus­ band. original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2010, and recorded on November 3 2010 in instrument 201011030010223, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERl CA. N.A. as assignee as documented by an assion ment. In Barry county records. Michigan on which mortgage tnero is claimed to bo due at tho datn hereof the sum of One Hundred Eiohtv OnZ Thousand Seven Hundred Th.rty-One and 5^100 Dollars (S181.731.52). a 52/100 Under the power of salo contained in gage and the statute in such case mad^ndTro vided, notice Is hereby given that ' pro* bo lo-edosod by a sole o< tho or some part of them, al public vendJo^t mt n? ’ of holding lhe circuit court within rh P aco 1:00 PM. on July 31. 2014. Barry C°untySaid premises are situafpd tx Johnstown. Barry County\?Ch?nJ°WnahlP of described as; Lot 15 of CartM J c9 ’. and ar° Annex, according to the recorded Pku i?*0 S’** ^ded in Liber 5 of Plats Tn a ‘ ” The redemption purjod <.h.n J" the date of such safe untess Tn* h™?® £°'n donod m accordance vS Mr?! aban' which case tho redemnhnn from the date of suchT!nte P 600 324la’ sn 8haM 30 dayS Chapter 32°o? thj ,0reclosuro salo under Pu.suanttoMcTlS,^aa|Jhu“^»L!96'' responsible to ho bono'*ef w‘111)0 themortnaoe n P. °n Who tho property at holder for%?rV!,OSUro sa!o Qt 10 lho ^^“9^ Compton penM9'"9 ,he p,opa"y durin3 1”8 Dated: July 3 2014 FC P'eaW ru X (248) 593-1302 Trott. P.C. For Se^lcer 41440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Fite #440171F01 (07-03)(07-24) T7M7M2 �Pa"’° • * vu!k/ ~ y3 2°n -TheHasimgsB*^ notices LEGAL tNG TO COLLP DE0T'c0FMrec!osur® Sft,e obtain uCT A Dfr°yLLector attempt­ POSE Pi BE he\ANY INFORMATION NUM»eASE C0NtaSED F0R ™AT PUR’ U NUMBER BELOW ACT OUR OFFICE AT DUTY*”" ,N ACT,VE sole may be ed soln?1’ V°ur <femJ?C,Oslnq mort9Q9«?- ln 0,c,y to thQ If any, shall be limitdcred nt ’Urn of lho bJd nmount tenm tnl.no.l• conq.t,On;i 'Lt . Default has been made in aswcH anq j, 3 "mortgage made by Jerry J •’•gmal niorjf ‘ e M Caswell Husband and Wife, Association, to PNC Bank. National “rink, Succn\cCCr'3Sor by moigof to National City Mortgage ^,Or bY merger to National City Indiana, a:v‘s °n of National City Bank of dencoq bv Af??00, da,ed Apr.l 28. 2005. as evi13. 20to a ,dQVit Of Lost Document dated Apnl fnon‘‘ 20tnn .;JOCcrdeb on Apn! 20. 2010 in instruM:cb;San tn Barry county records duc ol the mortgage there is claimed to bo Ninety-Thf °a?e horeof the sum 0? Two Hundred 3nq gv1n/FG thousand Six Hundred Th.rty-Eight Undrtr ,LD°:!a,S <5293.638 91) gag0 10 Power of safe contained in sa>d mortV:deq in such case made and pro­ be fere • Ceborcby 9 ven ,bal said mortgage w.ll or 'rnm °SOd by 3 sa!e c1 ,b0 rttortgaged premises, of ho' ° P351 cf ,bcm- at pubic vendue, al the place 1 On do9 lhe circuit court within Barry County, at Sa d °n Ju,y 101 2014 John d prern'ses are situated in Township of nnsto^n 0arry county. Michigan, and are Mr,SC?'dod Johnstown Twp Sec. 10 Town 1 gcnh, Range 8 West part Southwest 1/4: commencing North 89 degrees 10 minutes 54 sec­ onds West 4298.51 foet and South 10 degrees 38 minutes 53 seconds West 568.23 feet from East 1/4 turner; thence South 82 degrees East 205 feet; wince South 79 degrees O9m<nutes 06 seconds cast 262.75 foul to the creek; thence North 14 degrees 19 minutes 00 seconds East 182.25 feet; thence North 79 degrees 09 minutes 06 seconds West 274.58 feet; lhance North 82 degrees West 205 feet, thence North 82 degrees West to Shore Bristol Lake; thence Southerly along shore to a Point North 82 degrees West 132 feet more or fess from beginning; tnenco South 82 degrees East to beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determ'ned aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. m which case lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held respons ble to the person who buys the property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tne redemption period Dated: June 12, 2014 For moro information, plaase call: ' FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Htlisr Michigan 46334-5422 File A371464F04 (06-12)(07-03) 77587441 3165 Case No. 13-843-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Asplnall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tnat pursuant to tho terms of an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Asplnall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for tho County of Barry. State of Michigan signed and filed on May 9, 2014, in the case of Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Plaintiff v Kevin D. Aspmall and Tracy L. Asplnall, n/k/a Tracy L. Calabrese, Case No. 13-843-CH, wherein, among other things, the Court allowed tho foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Kevin D. Asplnall and Tracy L. Asplnall (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated Apnl 24, 2007 and recorded April 26. 2007 at Instrument No. 1179769. Barry County Records, against the Mortgagors. Pursuant to tho Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall. for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure, tho Mortgaged Premises described below shall bo sold at a public auction by or under tho direction of Clerk/Shenff for tho County o< Barry to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Barry County Building, 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 on Thursday. July 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.. local time. The ‘Mortgaged Premises' are legally described as: Premises situated in the Village of Woodland, County of Barry, State of M chigan: Commencing at a point 44 rods 7 feet 6 inches South of tno Northeast comer of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Village of Woodland. Bany County, Michigan; thence West 14 rods; thence South 4 rods; thence East 14 rods; thence North 4 tods to he place of beginning. Ako commencing 48 rods 7.5 feet South of tho Northeast corner of Section 21. Town 4 North, Range 7 West for the place of beginning, Village of Woodland, Barry County. Michigan; thence South 4.5 feet, thence West 14 rods; thence North 4.5 feet; thence East 14 rods to the place of beginning. Together win an easement appurtenant to thc above describe premises for purposes of ingress and egress thereto ar,q for purposes of working on the garage located thereon over land described as: commencing 48 rods 12 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 21. Town 4 North. Rango 7 West, thence West 40.3 feet for the placo of beginning thence South 3.5 feet; thence West 30 2 feet, thence North 3.5 feet, thence East 30.2 feet to the place of beginning. T,1C Mortgaged Premises, jho address of which is 178 S. Mam Street. Woodland, Michigan 48897. also include an Rght, wle Qnd inl0fesls held by Kovm D. Aspnati nnd jracy L. Aspinall as of April 24, 2007 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may t>o redeemed during the six (6) months following the date of sale BODMAN PLC ’ By. Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank ’ 229 Court Street. P.O. Box 405 . Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 (231)627-8000 Dale: Junes, 2014 Dates of publication: June 5.12 19 26 July 3 10 and 17,2014. ’ ^.irrTOR WE ARE ATTEMPTING AS A DEBT COLLECTO^W |NF0RMAT)0N TO COLLECT A DEB7_AND <aT purpose OBTAINED WILL BE USED F pfL0W IF YOU NOT.hY US AT THE NUMBtH W M0RTQA0E are in ACTIVE yd0 ,n the terms and SALE - Default hnvmg। been by Ronfl!d conditions of a cedai^ft’9KJ-iy Ogdon, husband Wi't-am Ogden and K mberty / _ Electronic and wife. ’Mortgagors. J® gRS9dS nommoe for Reg.slra.mn ’nc Cofp TaylOfl J mo ?5lh dny ol February. 2008 Mortgagee, dated the 15tn y Rcq;s!or of Deeds, and recorded in tho off.Cv chlgan, on for County of Baftyjnd Suh> the 25th day Records, sa-d .20080225-0001697 of Bar^ County Co yQ QfT Mortgage having been as;*9 ® thoro is AMERICA. N.A ’ on which mortg. g X^^red s-Y-thousand onerhun- therefore, by v.rtue of the power o. wfe_ contjin said mortgage, and pursuant nrovided State of Michigan in such case made and p . notice is hereby gven that on the 2 t y y. 2014 at 1.00 PM o’clock Local Time. sa>d mortgage will bo foreclosed by a safe at public auc .on to the highest bidder, at tho Barry County CouJ*®dse Hastings. Ml (that bomg the bu«W-ng where ho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is held), of ho promises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid on said mortgage, with merest thereon at 4.625 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any cum or sums wh-ch may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in tho premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, includ.ng any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located there­ on, S'luated in the Township of Rutland. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows, to Wit. LOT 39 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 40 OF SMITH S LAKEVIEW ESTATES NUMBER 1. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. Dur.ng lhe six (6) months immediately fol­ lowing the safe, tho property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may bo redeemed during 30 days immediately following tho sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278. the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tne foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od. If tne safe is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against tho Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated. 6/26/2014 BANK OF AMERICA. N.A Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK. P.C. Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N A. 700 Tower Drive. Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 BOA FHA Ogden (06-26)(07-17) T7«a782<) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This salo may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Darnel M. Dowd, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2007, and record­ ed on September 21.2007 tn instrument 20070921­ 0002258. and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six and 00/100 Dollars ($221,676.00). Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on July 24. 2014. Said premises aro situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1- Stoney Point A parcel of land lying between Lot 9 and an unrecorded Subdivision of part of Gary F. Blackman property and the right-of-way ol Consumers Power Company and located in tho Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Rango 9 West, fur­ ther described as: Beginning at tho Southeast comer of Lot 37 of the recorded Plat of Stoney Point, according to tho recorded Plat thereof in Uber 2 of Plats, Pago 6, said Southeast corner of Lot 37 being South 146.51 feet from tho Northeast comer of said Lot 37; thence North 51 degrees 54 minutes East along tho North sido of a roadway 414 48 foot; thence North 57 degrees 33 minutes East along the North side of said roadway, 181.05 foot to the true place of beg'nning; running thence North 56 degrees 51 minutes West 219.36 feet to lhe shore line of Crooked Lake; thence Northeasterly along said shore Imo for 93 feet; thence Southeasterly to a point on a lino run­ ning South 57 degrees 33 minutes West which is 85 feet from the place of beginning. Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned In accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such salo. It the property Is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or lo the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated: Juno 26, 2014 For more information, please call; FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #432892F01 77537791 (06-26)(07-17) Oou ARE now on active military duty n NAVE BEEN in the prior one year. PLease contact our office at MOttTr, 248-502-1400. lho conJ GAGr- SALE - Default has been made in 2mnrr a“‘ons of a mortgage made by Sandra Foye Electro °n Unmarried woman, to Mortgage for ip_?’c Ro9'Stration Systems. Inc., as nontince Mnnn Uru1 lenders successors and/or assigns. Ann! d*’ed March 19. 2013 and recorded BirrvA2013 ,n Instrument Number 2013-004895. nowhn°Jln,y Records. Michigan. Said mortgage Is mpn,by Live Well Financial. Inc by assignol thn PlCr° is c|aimed to bo duo at lhe date hereTtiirtu cUfn °’ Eitty-Four Thousand Three Hundred inin y and ’/100 Dollars ($54,336.01) including '"'“'“’'“I 5.06% pcr annum. aann °r ’h° P°1*er of 53,0 con,ained in said mort~ J*®ftnd ,h° G’a,u’° ,n such casc mnde and P,0‘ b., 7? n?I C015 hcroby 9iven ,hn’ sa:d mor10age will rcc by q sale of the mortgaged pfem ses. ° h Part of lhorn- al Pub,lC vendUG 31 ’ho place ™ noang the drcuit court within Barry County.. M.Chtgan a! 1-00 Pm on JULY 10. 2014. Safe promises are located in the Township of astieton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described promises situated in the °f CaM!efon. County of Barry and Stale 0iMichigan to wit.Begmmng at a point lhe West Imo of Section 16. Town 3 North, Rango 7 West, distant booth 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West. 576.00 feet from the Northwest comer of said Section 16; thonce North 90degroes 00 mmutes 00 seconds East, 342.72 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds Wosl.261.85 loot; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds West, 342.74 feet to said West Section lino; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 265.34 feet along said Section line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Wellman Road. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any. arc limited solely to the return ol the bid amount ten­ dered at salo. plus interest If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho properly al the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to tho property during tho redemption period. Dated: Juno 12. 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer PO. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 Filo No. 14-008047 (06-12)(07-03) 77587556 Notlco Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell M. Peasley, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2004. and recorded on December 15, 2004 In instrument 1138757, and modified by agreement dated February 7. 2012, and recorded on March 20. 2012 in instrument 201203200002855, and assigned by mesne assignments to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred NinetyNine and 94/100 Dollars ($120,399.94). Under the power of salo contained m said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public venduo, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 24, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: A Parcel of land in tho Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County. Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on tho West Imo of said Section 25. distant North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 931.62 feet from the Southwest cor­ ner of said Section 25, thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 220.00 feet along said west Section Imo, thence North 88 degrees 38 min­ utes 54 seconds East 650.322 foet; thence South r v!2r°GS 41 m‘nutes 27 seconds West 220.05 toet; thence South 88 degrees 38 minutes 54 sec­ onds West 648.70 feot to the point of beginning, th h redomPtion period shall bo 6 months from H ® dat? of EUch sale, unless determined abanooned m accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. In ir« ’h® mdomptlon period shall be 30 days lho date 0|such^|0/ P. „ , Pr°P®rty is sou at foreclosure sale under Dureunnuf Revi5cd Judicature Act of 1961. p 1,0 ^CL 600.3278 the borrower will be hold tho mnrt ° Person who buys lhe property at hold^n39^ f0roc,osuro salo or to lhe mortgage redemption ^9ing lhe pr°PGrty dUdn9 ’h° Dated: June 26, 2014 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Tina M. Vorva, a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2007, and recorded on October 30, 2007 in instrument 20071030­ 0003635, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three and 97/100 Dollars (S137,333.97) Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo, at the place of hold.ng tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on July 31, 2014. Said promises are situated In Tbwnship of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Commencing at a point on lho West Imo of Section 18, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 06 minutes West 1154.15 feet from tho Southwest comer of said Section; thence continu­ ing North 00 degrees 06 minutes West along said West Section line 165.00 feet: thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes East 264.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes East 165.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 28 minutes West 264.00 feot to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated: July 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 ' Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington HJls, Michigan 48334-5422 File #381444F04 (07-03)(07-24) 77587902 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS IS AM ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE in ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Sole may bo rescinded by tho following mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, ohall bo limited solely to the return of the bld amount tendered nt salo, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Defau't has been made m tho cond.ticns of a mortgage made by Marc Trask, a single man. to Larry Kenyon and Ruth Kenyon, husband end wife, dated May 7th. 2010 and record­ ed on May 10th. 20io recorded as a number 201005100004708 on which mortgage there »s claimed to be due at tho date hereof me sum of Fifty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Five and 85/100(557,845.60.) Under the power of safe contained m sa d mortqaqo and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of trw> mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at pub»x vendue, at the p'ace of hold ng Lhe c.rcuit court w.th.n Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7th, 2014 Said premises is situated m Tho Village of Nashvillo County of Barry, and Tho State o< Michigan'and is desenbed as. Lot 120 of the origi­ nal Village of Nashville, except Commencing Northwest Corner of said Lot 120 of tho Village of Nashv.l'e for a place of beginning; thence South 9 55 feet- thence East 60.73 feet; tnence North 4.33 feet, thence East 71.27 feet, thence North 5.22 feet; Thence V/cst 132 feet to the ptace of beginning. Subject to the reservation of an easement for ingress and egress over tho South 1.5 feet of the West 60.73 feet of the premises herein described; said easement being appurtenant to that portion of lot 120 of the Village of Nashville described as com­ mencing at the Southwest comer of said lot 120 of The Village ol Nashville, for a place of beginning; thence North 45.45 feet; thence East 60.73 feet: thence North 4 33 feet; thence East 71.27 feet; thence South 49.78 feet; thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Community known as 414 North Queen Street Nashville, Michigan 49073. During the six (6) months immediately following tho sale the property may be redeemed. If property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600 3241a, then the redemption period shall be shortened to 30 days for the date of sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to tho person who buys the property at the foreclosure cr to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period. For more information please call: Depot Law Offices Attorneys for Mortgagee 222 West Apple St. P.O. Box 248 Hastings. Michigan 49058 77567375 269-945-9557 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortfsgee. In t that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit- • cd solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered et sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth L Tuilman and Lana M. Tuitman, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated August 25, 2005, and recorded on September 14, 2005 in Instrument 1152766, and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on January 17. 2006 in Instrument 1158991, In Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assign­ ments to VOLT Asset Holdings Trust XVI as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum ot Five Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 12/100 Dollars ($552,316.12). Under the power of salo contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on July 10, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodland. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, described as: Beginning 487 feet of the Northeast comer thereof, thence South 350 feet thence West 375 feet, thence North 350 feet’ thence East 375 feet to the Place of Beginning Subject to Easements, Reservations and Limitations of Records, if any Tho redemption perod shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which cas" tho redemption period shall bo 30 davs Kom from date olsuch sale the If tho property is sold at foreclosure sain Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act nf r pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower wihiL k ’ responsible to the person who buys the nrn tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to a! holder for damaging tho property h . rt9a9& redemption period. P 17 dur,n9 the Dated: Juno 12, 2014 For moro information, please call FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farrnmgton Hills, Michigan 4&rvi File #344961FO4 °^-5422 (06-12){07-03) 7^75?2 NOTICE OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM FCC^5°S^rIOa5OCall: Trott & Trott, p.C FORECLOSURE NOTICE This f.rm is a debt collector attempt ng to co.lec debt. Any Intonnation cbtd'ned will bn used <or l i purpose. If you are in lhe Military, pteas0oorca£! our office nt lho number I stod below MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in tho conditions of a cortain mortgage made by. Carl Michael Wyman and Carol A Wyman. Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc . as nominee for Novastar Home Mortgage, Inc., its suc­ cessors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 14, 2005 and recorded February 23. 2005 in Instrument 4 1141737 Barry County Records. Michigan Said mortgage was assigned to: Tho Bank of New York Mellon Ika The Bank of Now York, as Successor Trustee for JPMORGAN CHASE BANK. NA., as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage* Fund.ng Trust, Senes 2005-1 NovaStar Homo Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates. Series 2005-1, by assignment dated May 12. 2014 and recorded Juno 2, 2014 in Instrument #2014005099 on wh«ch mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hereof tho sum of Soventy-N.ne Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Dollars and NinetySix Cents ($79,200.96) Including interest 8.5% per annum. Under the power of salo contained tn safe mortgage and the statute in such case made and prov.ded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County al 01 ;00 PM on July 10,2014 Said premises aro situated in Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A square parcel containing exactly one aero of land out of tho Southeast corner of the following described parcel of land; commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southwest one-quarter of tho Northwest one-quarter of Section 17, Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence East 25 Rods; thence North 32 Rods; thence West 25 Rods; thence South 32 Rods to beginning. Subject to easement, reser­ vation, restrictions and limitations of Records, if any. Commonly known as 5962 Osborne Road. Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such salo, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon tho expiration of tho notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is so’d at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. under MCL 600 3278. the borrower will bo held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property dunng the redemption period. Dated: 06/12/2014 Tho Bank of Nev/ York Mellon fka Tho Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee for JPMORGAN CHASE BANK. N.A.. as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005­ 1 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Senes 2005-1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potostwo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our Filo No: 14-01576 (06-12)(07-03) 1 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER VACANCY (OG-26)(O7-17) 77587768 The Hastings Area School System is seeking app|jcatj0 . the vacant position un the Board of Education. An indiv' 1 will be appointed to fill the vacant position until tlte Nov 2014 election. Interested persons mud submit a letter cxptft>slnR j ., the Board position and their qualifications for the puCit*n Jon Hart Board of Education President 232 W. C 'rm Hasting Ml 49058, by July 1-L 2014 at 4;(X) p.m. * ‘ nu Mrvet, it is the intent of lhe Boaid ol Education to review r-»n «• and make an appointment to the vacancy frvIn in, U^t<S on July 21.2011. All applicants must be 18 years of of the United States a resident of the State of Mick: ’ 4 least 30 days; and a resident of lhe school district. f°r at �The Haeengs Banner - Thursday _ p0go (, Middleville man m custody after high-speed chase ends in deadly crash Accident may ■ead to charges aSa,nst driver accident at the int^ Cr a single-vehicle and Coville Road ,?‘X-"°n of s,a,c Road around 4:30 „ of Nashville Sheriffs deputies w'l"6 2L Ban> Coun'-V den< where they u.. re Called 10 lhc acci' trapped in\i<H t0,d the <irivcr was arrived hJv , e Vchk'lc- When d«P"'«s severil lhe vehicle between EMS crews were vehicle n. hu nver who was out of thc alcohol .1? th?CS reponcd the> could smcl1 found 11 Sccnc °f lhc accident and ci 7-t, 0 cmPty vodka bottles in the vehi’t. . C Hlan Was reportedly traveling i1Cdy "’hen he missed a curve in lhe a and left the roadway. The car reported?,fUCnt airborne and flipped several limes ‘ one hitting the trees. The driver was aken to Pennock Hospital for injuries, nformation about the case was sent to the prosecuting attorney’s office. Home broken into in Delton A 17-year-old Delton youth contacted police after a home he was taking care of while owners were gone was reportedly broken into. The incident was reported June 25 at 1 p.m. in the 400 block of Osbomc Road. Delton. The teen told sheriff’s deputies he was watching the property while the owners were out of town. He said he was at the home June 22 and found lhe broken glass in lhe window June 25. A basement door also showed pry marks between the door jamb and door knob and the door was cracked, but entry was not gained to the basement. A television, valued at an estimated $ 100, was reportedly taken from the home. Battle Creek man reports break-in at home............ A 32-ycar-old Johnstown Township man reported a break-in lo his home in the 14000 block of Bonfield Road. The incident was reported around 7 p.m. June 16. The man told sheriff's deputies he returned home from work and found the home and pole bam broken into and several items missing. The man told officers several items were reportedly taken including a grass trimmer, chainsaws, leaf blower and circular saw. The man reportedly purchased the home about a year ago and has been working on it since then. He had several tools at the home. Other items missing included a Dewait impact driver/drill kit with two batteries, a Dewait radio, three pistols, a television. DVD player, surround­ sound theater system and Playstation 3 with three remote controls. The estimated value of all items is more than $6,500. Attempted break-in reported in Hastings A Hastings man reported an attempted break-in to his home in the 2000 block of West Quimby Road. The man told sheriff's deputies that between June 16 and June 19, someone tried prying the screens open to gain access to the home. No entry was gained and nothing was reported missing from the home. The incident was reported June 25. Woman arrested after stopping to pet horses A 46-ycar-oId Middleville woman told police she slopped to pct the horses in a °n hcr wa> h°nie from lhe bar June 26. The Middleville property owner con­ tacted police at about 7:16 p.m. alerting them of a possibly intoxicated woman in her horse pasture. When deputies found the woman, they detected the smell of alcohol Mie reportedly became combative wjth offi­ cers and hospital personnel cl booked inlo lhe Harry County minor in possession of alcohol and has other traffic citations leading to his license suspension His driving privileges were reportedly to ing and obstructing police officers and operating a motor x chicle while intoxicat­ ed )V attended Thomaont v n N he We High Schoo. a xn.or in 2013. Trailer reportedly taken near Gun Lake A 58-} ear-old Martin man reported theft of a trailer in lhe 12000 block of Saddler Road. Shelbyville June 25. Thc man told sheriff’s deputies thc trailer was most like­ ly taken June 21. He said a search was con­ ducted of properties owned by the farm but the trailer was not located. Die trailer is a 1998 load trailer. Mailboxes destroyed in Middleville Mailboxes were destroyed in the area of Riverwood and Edgewood drives, Middleville, recently. Police were called to investigate damage to at least five mailbox­ es in the area. /\ woman told officers she saw a truck in thc area destroying the mail­ boxes. Officers estimated value of each mailbox between S20 and $50. The incident was reported June 21 at about 4:44 a.m. Motorcyclists lead police on high-speed chase Sheriff’s deputies tried to stop three motorcycles reportedly driving recklessly southbound on M-37 from Upton Road shortly after 12:15 p.m. June 21. An officer located thc motorcycles near Heath Road and attempted to stop them. The three cyclists turned west on M-43 then contin­ ued west on M-179. The officer activated lights as the motorcycles approached Gun Lake Road, but the motorcyclists continued to speed away. Thc pursuit started on M­ 179 east of Irving Road to Briggs Road. Another officer took over lhe chase at M­ 179 and Peets Road then north on Briggs Road and ea»r on -Shaw Lake- Road. The chase was terminated at Shaw Lake Road and M-37. Deputies reported the cyclists were traveling at estimated speeds of more than 100 miles per hour at times during the chase. All three of the motorcycles involved were “crotch-rocket” style motorcycles. Police arc still attempting to identify the suspects. Suspicious caller tried to scam resident A 53-year-old Hastings woman reported receiving a suspicious phone call. She told sheriff’s deputies she received a call from someone saying there was something wrong with her computer. The woman told the person not to call again and the caller then threatened her. She hung up and con­ tacted police. The incident was reported June 26. Tires damaged; gas siphoned at Delton home A 39-year-old Delton man reported dam­ age to tires on a vehicle at his home in the 8000 block of Angie's Run. Delton. The tires were reportedly punctured and gaso­ line stolen from a motor vehicle. Two vehi­ cles were parked in the driveway near the home. The estimated damage is about $200 to thc tires. About $40 worth of gas was stolen. The incident was reported June 27 and believed to have happened either early that morning or late June 26. Theft reported in Woodland A 67-ycar-old Woodland woman report­ ed theft of a television and a shotgun from her home. Thc incident was reported June 7 but the victim said the theft could have occurred three or four weeks prior to the report. The woman said her back door had been kicked in, but she did not report it to nolice because she was afraid. The telcvis^an7gunwea-valued utabum 5250. Read The BANNER every week! Copies conveniently availahle on newsstands throughout the Barry County area. Matthew Eric Nosanov bv Julie Makarvwicz ’ Staff Writer A 19-ycar-old Mid<UcvMe man is being held in the Barr} County Jail on $| million bond after reportedly fleeing police and caus­ ing an accident that killed another driver. Matthew Eric Nosanov, 19. was formally arraigned Monday morning in Barry County District Court after the early Saturday morn­ ing incident. He is charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing a death', fleeing police officers, first degree, causing a death; and reckless driving, causing a death. Thc name of the deceased driver of the other vehicle is not being released, as officials say notification to the family is still pending. The deceased driver is believed to have been on his way lo work al a nearby farm al thc time of the accident. The accident, at about 3:45 a.m. Saturday. June 28. occurred at the intersection of Patterson and Bass roads southwest of Middleville at the Barry/Allegan county line. Nosanov, being pursued by police, was speed­ ing at more than 90 miles per hour at times during the roughly five-mile chase when he failed to stop at lhe intersection and collided with a southbound vehicle on Patterson Avenue, according to Barry County Sheriff’s Department. The impact forced both vehicles west of Patterson Road into Allegan County. The driver of lhe second vehicle was pro­ nounced dead at the scene. Nosanov was taken to a Grand Rapids hpspiraf Jbr injuries- :md±niyretc.-!se<l. ’ *' ‘ Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said an offi­ cer northbound on M-37 noticed a vehicle approaching quickly behind him. The officer pulled off to the side of the highway and the vehicle passed. The officer then began fol­ lowing Nosanov at a high rate of speed. Near McCann Road, the officer reportedly activated lights and then a siren, trying to stop the vehicle, but Nosanov continued speeding northward on M-37. Leaf said Nosanov reportedly used his turn signal when he approached Adams Road and turned west off M-37, but continued to speed away from lhe officer. The chase continued west on Adams Road to Cherry* Valley Road where Nosanov turned left. He followed Cherry Valley to a section which becomes Bass Road. The intersection of Bass Road and Patterson is a four-way slop, but Nosanov failed to stop and hit the southbound vehicle in lhe driver’s side. Leaf said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the case, and officials are awaiting toxicol­ ogy reports. It also appears that neither of (he drivers were wearing seatbelts. Leaf said the officer who started thc chase is still working while the investigation around the chase and accident continues. Leaf said it appears the officer handled the situation appropriately and followed proper proce­ dures. He said officers have lo make a judg­ ment call in a high-speed chase and that each situation is handled on a casc-by-case basis. The crash remains under investigation by the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from lhe Barry County SheriiT’s Department and the Wayland Fire and EMS. . Nosanov reportedly had a suspended driv­ ers license at the time of the accident. He also • has been in trouble before, according lo Leaf. Records show Nosanov was cited for being a HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Jonathon Paul Avery. 23. of unknown address, was sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to possession of less than 25 grams of a controlled substance. Avery was sentenced June 26 in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell. Additional charges of lying to police and operating a motor vehicle with an expired license were dismissed. In addition to his jail time, Avery* must pay $ 1,708 in court costs and fines. Megan Elizabeth Flicarman, 27, of Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail and 36 months of probation after pleading guilty May 21 to operating and maintaining a lab. She was sentenced June 26 in Ban? County Circuit Court. Her jail sentence may be suspended with successful completion of thc adult drug court program. She must also receive substance abuse counseling .and treat­ ment as recommended, complete her GED. and attend AA/Narcotics Anonymous three times per week. In addition. Flicarman must pay S 1,048 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of operating and main­ taining a lab involving meth and possession of marijuana were dismissed. Raymond Tyler Rinker, 25, of New Haven, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court June 26 to 42 days in jail, with credit given for 42 days already served. Rinker pleaded guilty May 28 to stealing or retaining without permission a financial transaction device. Judge Amy McDowell ordered he pay $658 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended was dismissed. Mark Alien Emmons, 32, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced June 25 for probation viola­ tion. In 2011, he was charged with possession of a controlled substance and ordered to serve six months in jail and was placed on proba­ tion. In 2012 and 2013. court records show he absconded from probation supervision. At his sentencing June 25, Emmons was sentenced to 183 days in jail, with credit for 183 day's served. He was ordered to pay $822 in court fines and costs and was unsuccessfully dis­ charged from probation. Robert Charles Bunge. 29. of Caledonia, pleaded guilty May 22 to embezzlement of $20,000 or more. He was sentenced June 25 in Barry* County Circuit Court to nine months in jail, with credit for two days served. He * also was ordered to sene 60 months of pro­ bation and pay court fines and costs, includ­ ing restitution totaling $90,758. Court records reveal Bunge embezzled funds from Jim and Sons Pickup Service of Hastings. Bunge’s jail term will be suspended with probation and continued restitution payments. He was ordered not to have any contact with the vic­ tims or their families. Bunge also was sen­ tenced in another case where he pleaded guilty to surveillance of an unclothed person. In that case, he was sentenced to nine months in jail with 60 months of probation. Thc jail time is suspended with probation and pay­ ment of $1,933 in court fines and costs. Bunge was ordered not to have any contact w'ith the victim. Curtis Lee Putnam. 37, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced June 25 in Barry County Circuit Court for probation violation. Putnam was ordered’to serve six months in jail with cred­ it given for 132 days served. The sentence will be suspended and his probation trans­ ferred to thc state of Alabama if that state accepts. He pleaded guilty in March to a charge of child abuse in the second degree and was placed on 60 months of probation. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Eor Sale National Ads Easiness Services AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your homc/farm/busi­ ness. 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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: HASTINGS 4 Thursday, July 3 - Movie Memories remembers Preston Sturges with ”'Fhe Great McGinty,” starring Brian Donlevy. 4:3q (o g p.m. Friday, July 4 - library closed. Saturday, July 5 — library closed. Tuesday, July 8 — toddler story time looks at the weaker, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Fab Lab cre­ ates “fizzing sidewalk fun," 2 lo 3; youth chess, 4 to 5; chess club. 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 — summer reading fea­ tures tlie illusions of “Macek the Magician ” 2 to 3 p.m. ‘ ' Call Hastings Public Library for information. 269-945-4263. Darrell Scott Conrad, . 1. of Hastings, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court May 29 to malicious destruction of property, causing between SI,000 and $20,000 dam­ age. Judge Amy McDowell sentenced him June 25 to three months in jail and gave cred­ it for three days served. Conrad must also serve 36 months of probation and pay restitu­ tion of $11,081 to lhe owner of thc GMC Sierra pickup truck that he damaged. 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M 49046 Phono zmiwns goaQautQeailiQQin �Pa9e i2 _ w 1^11U^y.j> ^Uy3-?0u • ~TheHashngeBannei Vlking honors include Academic All-State again on<XM’Sv’inlt. ............................ ....... \’Bball team was scry - held once again this Hie Vii, cas,>n Sel«bi Hh thch^l)ra,vd an0,hcr successful T,n le |y at I a *’me o C*l,n banquet o-mquei Inst insi month nn “ . The w°n a conference title with ,lpilal Arv.?\)rd. ’n Iheir final season in thc .,v,sion. an । A<l’vit!cs Conference White ?2ns in s<*ho had the second most -S-io ° history with a final record of XVc had n •Hid had a | ', ''^cessful season on the field. °Ur tcam 01 °! f><,''l,i'c energy and fun with ^-nkewtx). . chemistry all season.’’ said ’dividual Coac I' Kristin Heinze. “Each was how h aS a ,Ca,n PIa.vcr* and lhe Pnont> each 1 • cmild make their team better of the °ne lhc mosl Pra,i,>in£ aslK'Us made w °n v'ns l,k* improvement that was peUpi 'Vc slruCglcd thc first week, and as iheir f Mane<l lo f’l int0 iheir roles, improve re.ill U,uIanK'ninls. and gel as a team, we ’* ? Cm<-'rged as a strong softball team that u compete w ith anyone.” Good ond most home . and four tnd.ndu I school^ broken or widi h^W slugging percentage■ and hcr 55 . ; . I k' wic O’Mara for a season 25°eu™'»« hlts T;,yl',r pmgnun for n,"S S“red ,n “ "IkipcG Taylor VantLand. Khila Hamilton and Kennedy Geiger were all named all-distrier perfonners. and Hamilton earned all­ region honors as well. Konnor Ge.ger. Kennedy Geiger. VantLand. Olivia Barken Laura Walkington and LaIurc" named all conference in the ^AC-Whne, while Hamilton and Bryonna Barton were named honorable mention al|-c0"fe,Ji"c<" . Barton, Barker and Vantlamd all earned Academic All-State honors individually, and the team canted the distinction of being an Academic All-State team for thc 19th consec­ utive season. x, . , Konnor Gegier. Kennedy Geiger, and VantLand were all named to the I-anstng State Hamih S ,ea,n *n ^’vision 2, and 0,1 "’us named honorable mention, also -(|i Barker and VantLand were At*. . 1’ chose t<> participate in lhe Lansing Al.^Setl'nr All-Star Game. b:lllnK .U i“n handed out its own awards at its MVP i'1"1 ^’antLantl was named the team’s ILirt . Brandt was named the team’s t ' CM Worker Hazel canted the Most Gin!'.'? A"* ‘rd. Barker got thc Golden r 1. °r htM infielder and the Golden Glove . ’M outficldcr went to Hamilton. Konnor PUvtV "i,s Hamed the team’s Offensive w‘\Cr of, ’he Year. The I cam Spirit award tn lo Savannah Ackley and Emily Harker uas na,ned the Team Clown. Lakewood’s Bryonna Barton, (from efJ) Oliv'a Barker and Taylor VantLand celebrate with their Academic All-State awards at the team banquet in June. The Viking varsity girls’ softball team was also an Academic All-State award winner for the 19th consecutive season. Delton Kellogg, and most of KVA, will merge with new conference The conference will likely be broken down sion not to keep the KVA alive in the eight­ into two or three divisions. team .set-up it will have for the upcoming Maple Valley. Pennfield and Olivet decid­ school year. ed to leave thc KVA after this school year. The SAC has similar issues. Lawrence leaving the KVA with seven teams. plays eight-man football and some teams are Comstock was added to make eight for the struggling to fill full 11-man rosters. upcoming school year in the conference, but Thc new league also could be a benefit to by Brett Bremer Comstock and long-time KVA member KVA schools in sports such as wrestling Sports Editor r\ mega-conference is coming to Delton Parchment were not invited into the new where teams have struggled to fill line-ups. conference by thc SAC schools. The KVA teams were officially invited Kellogg. The eight new members of the SAC will into the SAC in /\pril and responded by early The final 'Southwestern Athletic Conference schools voted recently to accept join holdovers Bangor. Bloomingdale, May. “Our (school) board was supportive, Delton Kellogg. Constantine, Schoolcraft, Decatur, Fennville, Gobles. Hartford. Galesburg-Augusta, Hackett Catholic Lawrence, Lawton, Marcellus.' Martin. asked a lot of questions as they should have and I’m glad that they did," said Mohn. Central and Kalamazoo Christian into their Saugatuck and Watervliet. Football is often a big factor in league “We’ve got some guys on that board who are conference, creating a 20-team league that also will include newcomers Coloma and changes around thc state. Things weren’t any KV/\ guys. “They wanted to make sure that this was­ Eau Claire. The new setup will begin with different in the KVA. Numbers arc an issue, both in numbers of teams and numbers of n’t a knee-jerk reaction to three teams leav­ the 2015-16 school y ear. ing the KV/\. Arc we scrambling around? Delton Kellogg became a part of the players. Hackett Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Was it strictly predicated on football? Which Kalamazoo Valley Association beginning in Christian will be a combined Kalamazoo was a big piece of it, but 1 don’t think that 1962. “I've never not known the KV.A and I’m ^United team this fall and next because pf a was the whole issue,’’ Mohn said. “They just 52.” said Delton Kellogg athletic director $ck at numbers. andTSlfW^r^-Augiiski'TOT AvanicT1o*ma^c sure. Hie K VA is a pretty Mike Mohn. “It’sa sail thing to see go, from struggled to fill rosters in the sport in recent well-thought-of league. It’s one of the best a personal standpoint. Like I said, 1 was bom seasons. Olivet’s late departure for the new B-C leagues in thc state year in and year out. and raised in the KVA. h’s all I’ve ever Greater Lansing Activities Conference, with We send a lot of teams to state champi­ known. The school that I played for and the Maple Valley, left schools scrambling. Mohn onships in the league and really made .some school that I coach and work for have all said he has yet to fill Week 6 in the football noise. It’s a tough thing to just say it’s done, it’s not going to exist anymore.” been KVA schools and it’s gone. 1 don’t schedule. Mohn said he got a call the other day from Athletic directors Jerry' Weesies from know if it’s gone, but it’ll be a merger.” A lot of work has been done over the past East Chicago Central in Gary; Ind., about a Kalamazoo Christian and Mike Garvey from Hackett Catholic Central acted as the KVA couple years and there is still a lot of work to possible match-up. Issues like that played a role in the deci­ commissioners throughout the process. do. The new league doesn’t have a name yet. 2014^15 wjll be last for KVA Woodland wins Lake wood softball league tournament The Woodland girls won the 2014 Lakewood Junior Community Softball League tournament Friday (June 20). Team members are (seated from left) Morgan Smith, Anabelle Bustance, Jaizah Pyle, Shaanne Hudson* Kaitlyn Baker, Alexis Roskam. Campbell France, Kaitlyn Heffelbower, Katie Acker, Lauren Poll, (back) coach Don Acker. Emilie Yonker. Cora Griffin, Haylee Marks, coach Sherry Griffin, Rachelle Neff. Haillie Peterson. Harlie Kauffman, coach Dan Acker, Jacelm Brown and Grace Rine. 14th Annual Crunch Classi© planned at Mulberry Fore The 14th Annual Crunch Classic in memo­ ry of Tony Dunkelberger will tee off Saturday, July 12, at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville at 2:30 p.m. Men who wear skirts or dresses may tee off from the forward lees. “They will also get to take a twirl at dinner and dancing." said LeRoy Starks, one of the organizers. “Beginning about 6:30 p.m. duf­ fers who strutted their stuff on thc links can head to the Nashville VFW Hall for a free dinner and dancing with music supplied by DJ Kyle Christopher." The cost for golf, which includes dinner and dance, is S45. Non-golfers are welcome lo attend the dinner and dancing event at a cost of $7. A host of prizes will be given out from area merchants. “This past year we reached another goal of a second scholarship in Tony's name.” said Starks This scholarship was awarded to a math student. All proceeds will be going to increase the amount of these scholarships. “Tony was known for many thing in the Valley such as an athlete, meat cutter and a teacher, but more importantly as a husband, father and great friend who is still missed by many,” said Starks. Tile golf otning is a four-person best-ball scramble with a shot-gun start. For more information or to donate lo thc K The. 14th annual Crunch Classic in memory of Tony Dunkelberger is sched­ uled for, Saturday, July 12 at Mulberry Fore in Nashville. (File photo) scholarship fund, call Starks, 517-852-9698, or Brian Chaffee, 517-930-3383. Mulberry Fore is located at 955 N. Main Sl. in Nashville. Independence Family Tri returns to Algonquin Lake A triathlon “for the health of it" will be hosted by the YMCA of Barry County and the Algonquin Lake Community Association July 5. 'lhe 2nd Annual Independence Family Triathlon will begin with a canoeing/kayaking stretch from Camp Algonquin around Indian Island and back. Participants return to dry land for a 5.1­ mile bike ride (helmets required) and a 1 -mile run/walk. Check-in for the triathlon starts at 8 a m. at Camp Algonquin and the race starts at 9 a m. A- The registration deadline was June 27, but late registrations may still be accepted, l^iic registrants will not be guaranteed an event Tshirt. A family of four can participate for $60. Additional family members can participate for a fee of $10 each. Families can have as many members compete in each stage as they’d like. A family team must have al least two participants. The cost for an individual is $20. Call the YMCA for more infonnation at 269-945-4574. k Spiking it in sand at Lake Odessaff^ . s,eve Janes pounds an attack across the net during the 2014 Lake Odessa Fair Sand Von n9 A youth tournament was held Friday, a competitive tournament Saturday and a recreatin'eybal1 Toum, Onal 'OUrnan. ameht Saturn anien< Sunday day �The Hastings f3anner Thursday. J»jly3 ^014 - Page 13 Kams force just slight changes at Hastings Macker JT ■ 4' Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell gels some advice from Gus Macker officials Scott McNeal (left) and Bob Youngs (right) as he 90.0 set to put up the opening shot of the 2014 Hastings Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer w Sports Editor . ith Saturday shortened by rain. Sunday’s action was extended a bit at the 2014 Hastings tius Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Rain delayed Saturday’s action in down­ town Hastings for about an hour, then around - p.m. the action for Saturday was postponed to resume Sunday morning. The tournament, which included 192 teams, wrapped up around 4 p.m. Sunday. "It just prolonged a couple of games that wc carried out on Sunday, so it wasn’t really any big issue," said local event organizer Valerie Byrnes. "It was a beautiful day on Sunday and we were able to finish up all the tournament play. No games were missed." The tournament was slightly bigger than anticipated, with projections before the tour- >• ’ ■ _______ :______________ - ' • ■ Sam Eppler from the IDawgs (right) goes for the steal against the Ballerz Hayden McClelland in the first game on the 2014 Hastings Gus Macker Dream Court Saturday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Gus Macker referee Greg Kotrba runs through the rules with the boys from Team Swish and The Rippers before the action begins Saturday morning on State Street in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Local event organizer Valerie Byrnes is presented with a game ball and beach towel, which she turned into a cape. Saturday morning in downtown Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) nament at 185 teams. More than 750 ball players filled State Street. Jefferson Street and Church Street with family members, friends and spectators all along the way. Tlie rain though pushed many of the event participants away before the start of the inau­ gural Macker Jam though. The decision was made Saturday afternoon to cancel thc event, and then that decision was reversed. •‘We actually held the Macker Jam,” Byrnes said. “Originally, the decision was to cancel it based on thc weather prediction, but in Michigan, as we -all know, that changes ' ijiiickly. As the’sun came out and everything was drying out. lhe Walldorff and Hungry Howie’s had decided as sponsors that they’d like to proceed with the event and provide that entertainment for our local audience. We had probably missed out on some of our Macker audience because they had already broken for lhe day, but wc did have a crowd of people there that came down to hear the band, and have some food and visit.” Some of the volunteers who had enough time to attend the opening ceremonies were honored before thc start of the tournament, there was an opening prayer and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell got to fire up the opening shot of the tournament which he made on his first attempt after a handful of practice shots on lhe Dream Court on the cor­ ner of State Street and Jefferson Street. Gus Macker takes a break for the 4th of July holiday this weekend and returns July 12-13 with tournaments in Greenville, Norwich, NY and Eau Claire Wise. • There are 39 tournaments on the summer 2014 Macker schedule. Smiles come out at fmish ®f Kids Mud Run by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The luike Odessa Fair host its second annu­ al 25K Mud Classic Saturday evening, but it was youngsters to got to take the course fist. The fair hosted its first Kids Mud Run Saturday morning, w ith more than 50 young­ sters taking part in the event which held 12and-undcr and 7-and under competitions. Youngsters raced through tunnels made of drainage tubes and straw bales, over obsta­ cles, through a mud pit, over dirt piles, across telephone pole bridges and down an impro­ vised slip and slide into a coo! pcxil not far before the finish line. Brody Jackson. 11. was lhe first participant across the finish line at lhe end of the 12U race. He was thrilled with the chance to lake part in the adventure race and would be happy lo do it again. Getting wet was his favorite part. “At the one big p^x>l (of muddy water), I thought the (volunteers) were on their knees and they weren’t. I tripped and fell in face The participants in the Kids Mud Run Sat,. event organizers, Mad,son King, snaps first," said Jackson, who’s brother Jake was the number two finisher behind him. Jackson participated in lhe Jordan Lake Trail 5K Run and Poker Walk earlier in the day. Hudson King, 6. was the first one up lhe dirt mound in front of the grandstand and across the white finish line lo win the 7U race. With the finish line in site cheers from the crowd of spectators brought big smiles to the young racers faces. All the competitors waited atop the dirt mounds for thc last of the competitors to fin­ ish before shouting out "Mud Run!” for jubi­ lant group photos. Racers then each received’ a jug of milk to help in their race recovery. Hudson King wades through a chilly pool made of tarps and hay bails during the Kids Mud Run Saturday morning at the Lake Odessa Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) at the Lak0 Odessa Fair get fired up before the start of Iheir races as one of the (Ph°'° ’ _ a iorkcon makes Ns way across a telephone pole above a mud pit durinc. 12uXS Kkls Mud Run Saturday morning at the Lake Odessa Fair. (p^Je Brett BremeO �Gr©g Shetterly, a 1967 Hastings High School graduate, will be performing during the battle Creek Field of Hight Air Show and Balloon Festival this weekend. What began as yearning at the Hastings airport some 50 years ago has turned into a career in the sky for Hastings graduate Greg Shetterly and his family, (photos provided) REVOLUTIONARY NEW TECHNOLOGY gteintoefy fit tfefi'i HEAR MICHIGAN welcomes Coselgi to Michigan! We are the‘sole'provider of Coselgi Hearing instruments in the state of Michigan. This new wireless technology will provide you with better clarity and amplification. Coselgi’s hearing devices use advanced sound processing that will allow you to hear like never before! 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HEAR MICHIGAN inc tWric xul Arinbq Smim YMCA adds late I summer youth I baseball season I i John L Ackerman, M A, CCC-A Owner lyteJ.Kwp.BA OA-ner Stew Muenzcnmo)** ® Da*nW. Slagboom Hurry! This limited offer expires July31,2014« Plenty parking and handicap f. I ■ Le^h Ann Soto Greg Shetterly remembers as a teenager in the 1960s. hanging his arms over the fence at the Hastings airport, hoping “some nice pilot” would take him for a ride. Someone did. and Shetterly has had a hard time keeping his feet on the ground ever since. He will be up in the air this weekend, per­ forming Friday. Saturday and Sunday at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival. Shetterly and his wife, Micki, who now live in the Kansas City area, said they are excited to be coming back home to take part in the celebration. “Greg will be thrilling the crowd with his unique aerobatic routine, flown in his own airplane, the Shetterly DR 107 One Design aircraft that he built himself,” said Micki. a Lansing native. She said her husband, who graduated from Hastings High School in 1967. has had a won­ derful career in aviation and is now perform­ ing in air shows. He said he is humbled to be included in what he called an amazing lineup this weekend, with some of the top acrobatic pilots in the world. “He hopes his old buddies and family friends from the Hastings area will come out and say ‘hello,’” she added. Shetterly has logged more than 20,000 hours in the air, working 40 years as a profes­ sional pilot, flying multiple turbo-props, cor­ porate jets and airliners. He holds* an airline transport pilot certificate, sea plane and nine jet-type ratings. He also is a certified flight instructor, as well as an instrument, multi­ engine, glider and aerobatic instructor: Shetterly is now with the Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Evaluation Group. He taught his wife and two sons, Jeff and Joe, to fly, and all three are now certified flight instructors. The entire family, including both sons, their wives and two children each, live in the Kansas City area. Son Jeff owns and flies a World War II vin­ tage aircraft, a 1945 T-6 Texan, SNJ, which he also performs in air shows. He hopes to be invited to Battle Creek next year, said Micki. Son Joe is currently flying a United States Air Force A-10 Warthog. serving the country in Afghanistan. He also hopes to be invited to fly in Battle Creek in his own RV8 next year, said his mother. Joe and Greg also have a formation aero­ batic routine perform at airs shows, she said. When the opportunity arises, she said, the whole family enjoys sharing its passion with others. 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Monday, July 21 and Monday, July 28,2014 4072 Chicago Drive , 616-53O-55S4 mvvi may Ch^32’84maCdhi,'8 !h' YMc^co0ne^‘« onlink I I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-07-10.pdf 92b92b84d8f3747cc46dea786e8a297b PDF Text Text I us fire landmark MMRraMHHNHNMHMNMRMWWMiraimMMNim^ Community papers get recognition Township encouraged to support COA millage See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 12 on Page 2 aMNMWMMMMMNmMMramWlNNMm 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 —******mm****m*n . , xCAR-RT LOT**C 003 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 Thursday, July 10, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 27 PRICE 750 Campaign maneuvers grab county board focus Plaza music for all ages today The Playing at the Plaza series contin­ ues at the Hastings Spray Plaza band shell today, Thursday, July 10, with pro­ graming suitable for children and the young at heart at noon and music for everyone in the evening. Small Sounds with Paul Bauer will take the stage at noon. Music, movement and imagination make up his motto, when it comes to music “all while havitig fun, moving around and getting to play hands-on with instalments and most of all using their imagination.” David Greely, Southwest Michigan singer, songwriter, and strolling musi­ cian will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. Greely began his career with music in his home state of Minnesota singing and recording with a gospel quartet traveling coast to coast. He said his love for music drove him to start playing guitar and traveling to Europe as a street musician. Chamber event is tonight The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will hold its July Business I After Hours event at Hop Head Farms, 4630 W. Hickory Road, Hickory Comers, Thursday, July 10, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The event will include a tour of both the hop yard to learn about the crop and how it is grown along with a tour of the multi-million dollar production facility from the point of picking on through to the bagging and storage of the hops. I Attendees will be entered in a drawing I for several door prizes, including $25 in f Barry Bucks. To attend, RSVP by email to nichole@mibarry.com or call the Chamber, 269-945-2454. Non-chamber members will be charged $10 to attend this event. Dawn patrol breakfast is Saturday by Doug VanderLaan Editor There’ll be no candidate debate for the District 1 seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners as the Aug. 5 Republican Primary election date nears. Or maybe the debate’s already begun. “I have another meeting that night,” responded Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson to challenger Jerry Sarver’s public invitation for a July 21 debate. That invitation came during the public comment portion of Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting, and Gibson waited until after the meeting to put his official answer on the record with reporters. “Now, he’s got some lead time,” was Sarver’s reaction to Gibson’s comment. “We also threw out that if that date and time does­ n’t work with his schedule, we’re amenable to something that does.” That is precisely why, though, a debate will never happen, according to Gibson who, in a later phone call to the Banner, said he was “ambushed” by the proposal at Tuesday’s public meeting. “It’s a little upsetting to me that they didn’t contact me first to confirm what would work on my schedule,” maintained Gibson. “That’s the way people usually do things, isn’t it? “I would have considered [the invitation] more if they had had the courtesy to contact me first. Now, beyond this point, I’m so upset they didn’t contact me first that I’m saying ‘No.’ They laid this on me in a public meeting and five minutes later you’re up at my desk, in front of me, wanting an answer.” Gibson pointed out that he’s a “working commissioner” with two meetings July 21, one with the Area Agency on Aging in Battle Creek and the other, that evening, when he meets with the Charlton Park board. “He might be retired and might not be doing anything,” said Gibson of his opponent, “but he has no commitments to constituents like I have.” Sarver’s formal invitation at Tuesday’s meeting suggested that a public debate would offer voters in District 1 and all the people in Barry County a chance to compare and con­ trast those commitments between the two pri­ mary election candidates. His campaign, Sarver announced Tuesday, had reserved the community room at the Hastings Public Library at 6:30 p.m. for the debate, but was open to Gibson’s alternative suggestions. Sarver also said in a phone conversation following Tuesday’s county board meeting that Gibson had been made aware of Sarver’s interest in a debate. “I didn’t contact him personally, but my understanding is that he was contacted on a couple of different occasions, and he was lackluster to the invitation to debate, thus the public invitation today,” said Sarver. “That’s why we threw down the gauntlet [publicly]. It seems to me we’re being realistic that we’re open to a public debate at any time.” Gibson expressed no concern that his neg­ ative response would harm any ability to get See BOARD? page 7 Hope Township moving toward regulatory ordinance by Constance Cheesemah Staff Writer The Hope Township Board met Wednesday for a special meeting to decide how it will move forward with amending current ordinances governing activities of potential events within the township. The board heard 10 minutes of public comment from area residents and from Matt Zimmerman, an attorney hired by the Greater Wall Lake Association. .~ Zimmerman encouraged the board to con­ sider a regulatory ordinance covering out­ door activity events and suggested that cur­ rent penalties in place with the township zon­ ing ordinance should be reviewed and increased. Board members then went into closed ses­ sion to discuss the direction the township wanted to go regarding its current zoning ordinance addressing regulation of outdoor events and to review a legal opinion submit­ ted by Katherine Kaqfi^an, attorney assigned to Barry and Hope wnsb ps through the Michigan Townships Association. “After deliberation, and considering the opinions of residents and legal counsel, the board has decided to put on hold the current developing ordinance text amendment,” said Mark Feldpausch, supervisor for Hope Township. “We will pursue and analyze the possibility of enacting a regulatory ordi­ nance, sometimes called police power ordi­ nance, to encompass all potential events within the township. We are under ho time frame, and'this will be the early stages of developing an ordinance that will best fit within the township.” As described by Feldpausch, a regulatory ordinance would be enforceable immediate­ ly, through local law enforcement by calling 911, whereas steps of the current zoning ordinance require letters of correspondence and time allowed for action to be taken. A model of a regulatory ordinance was sup­ plied to the board by Zimmerman and was acquired through the Michigan Townships Association. ' —. ..., County fair offers plenty of family fun by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer . The weather forecast is looking about 20 degrees better than last year’s fair week, a new amusement ride company promises to provide an improved midway, and several community groups are involved and getting ready for the 162nd annual Barry County Fair. Setup at the fairgrounds on M-37 is already underway with brightly colored flags waving visitors into the free parking area. Animals will begin arriving tomorrow. Judging begins Saturday, and the fair officially starts Monday, July 14. Visitors can take advantage of some activi­ ties yet this weekend, including the youth communications competition, mule pull and pony pull Saturday evening. Sunday brings harness racing at noon — one of only a hand­ ful of fairs in the state offering this event — youth talent show, gospel music concert and a draft horse pull. All events Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, are free, with no gate admission. Once the fair officially begins, gate admis­ sion is $5 per adult, free for children under 12 and $3 for seniors age 62 and up. That ticket for no more than $5 buys a whole lot of “Fair Fun for the Whole Herd.” Plenty of family­ friendly events are planned each day. From livestock shows to free entertainment, from educational displays to horse-drawn rides, from newborn farm animals to garden ideas, from 1800s steam engines to the latest hightech farm equipment, the Barry County Fair is sure to have something to entertain everyone. The fairs has plenty of good deals, too, such as $1 ride night Monday, July 14, and the low-priced chocolate milk provided by the local dairy group. Veterans and senior citizens have reduced admission of $2.50 Tuesday — along with a free lunch if they call the COA — and Thursday is Ladies Day with admis­ sion of $2.50 before noon. A host of activities are planned for children Wednesday, July 16, including $10 bracelets for the midway from noon to 5 p.m., a pedal pull competition, free drawings, a scavenger hunt, activities in the Children’s Garden and the Farm Bureau Tent and more. See FAIR? page 10 The annual dawn patrol breakfast at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport has been scheduled for Saturday, July 12, beginning with a hearty pancake break­ fast and all the trimmings at 7 a.m. Airport visitors will be offered air­ plane and helicopter rides, as well as a chance for a close-up, row-by^row * inspection of the dozens of small — and not so small — aircraft owned by pilots ; who fly id for breakfast and fellowship. Officials are also eager to show off new and exciting changes at the facility, including a longer main runway? which now totals 4,500 feet, to accommodate corporate planes and jets that are visiting I the area in ever-increasing numbers. Sign-up underway for Senior Day at the fair Seniors age 60 and better are invited to join the Commission on Aging . Tuesday, July 15, for Senior Day at the Barry County Fair. : The free event will kick off at 9:30 a.m. with booth displays by area agencies and businesses that serve the older adult population. Pre-registration is requested. i See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 Organizers are excited for the 162nd annual Barry County Fair, which begins to unfold with barn setup tonight, will pick up speed with activities this weekend, and opens officially Monday morning. �Page 2 — Thursday, July 10, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Bedford landmark destroyed in suspicious fire The Bedford Mill has stood alongside what was first a stagecoach line and now a state highway since 1855. Residents and visitors stop throughout the day Wednesday to get a closer look at what is left of a nearly 160-year-old Bedford landmark just south of the Barry County line. (Photos by Shelly Sulser) NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Free medical tests, including blood pressure, pulse/oxygen and blood glucose will be offered, along with the opportuni­ ty to speak with health care and social service professionals. At 10 a.m., professional magician P.J. Weber will perform. The Thornapple Strings, a local group, will offer old-time musical entertainment and sing along. A free boxed lunch and door prizes provid­ ed by vendors will round out the day. Veterans Day also is Tuesday, and any senior veterans who would like to join are asked to register, as well. Pre-registration for Senior Day at the Barry County Fair is required by calling the Conjmissioh on Aging, 269-948­ 4856. Admission at the gate for seniors and ve^^te is $2.50 for the day. Limited assistance is available at the gate for those who have difficulty walking to the event tent. Farewell party planned for pastor The community, along with the con­ gregation of First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, is invited to a farewell recep­ tion • honoring the Rev. Dr. C. Jeffrey Garrison Tuesday, July 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Gairison has served the church for 10 1/2 years. He is assuming the pul­ pit of the Presbyterian church on Skidaway Island, Georgia, in August. Light refreshments will be served until 7 p.m., at which time a brief recognition service will take place in the sanctuary. A grist mill that pre-dated the U.S. Civil War was destroyed by a fire that began late Tuesday night. VEp by Shelly Sulser J-Ad News Services A small crowd gathered Wednesday to mourn the loss of a large historic landmark that continued to smolder and even appeared to be rekindling 15 hours after officers from Battle Creek responded to help the Bedford Fire Department with a large fire at the Bedford Mill 22220 Bedford Road (M-37). The mill was just one mile south of the Barry County line. The structure was a total loss, said Sgt. Todd Madsen, adding that the fire appears to be suspicious. An arson investigator and the Battle Creek Police Department Lab staff are investigating the blaze that began around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. The building was one of 10 historic sites on Michigan’s first-ever GeoTour, called the Calhoun County GeoTour, a special feature of Geocaching.com. According to information listed there by the Calhoun County Visitors Bureau, the structure on the M-37, on the west side of the park is the old grist mill, built in 1855. The stagecoach line which ran tri-weekly Connections! Join us at our Hastings Job Connections Barry County Michigan Works 535 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings Friday, July 11,9am-1pm | § ■ DENSO is hiring in Battle Creek! $9-$10.80/hr, up to $13.90/hr at hire-in I « General tabor: Rosler Metal is hiring in Battle Creek! $10/hr, 12-hr shifts » Project Coordinator: $18-$20/hr DOE, 6-mo. contract - Battle Creek ■ Quality Manager: Salaried, up to $70k/yr DOE; thorough knowledge Your adventure begins with a one-day Canadian Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Sault Ste. 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ONTMJO 4651 West Dickman Road • Battle Creek • 269.788.9000 a, from Battle Creek to Hastings was started in 1842. : “It ran through Bedford, and probably used the grist mill as a stop,” according to the vis­ itors bureau. “The road was a plank road (called a corduroy road, because the planks looked like a stretch of corduroy) necessary because of the swampy areas it crossed, which were almost impassible in the spring and fall, when the water was higher. Eventually, the plank road was replaced with gravel, and in the late 1920s or early 1930s, construction on the current M-37 was begun.” Lifelong Bedford resident Nancy Chantrene said the building was a part of the community’s heritage. “It’s sad,” she . said. “It was. part of Bedford’s history, and everything grew around it.” Her grandson, Edward Crane, wondered if the person responsible for the May arson fire there returned this week to finish it off. “The last I heard, somebody was supposed to be buying it to fix it up for a museum,” said Chantrene . The incident remains under investigation. Jerry Frosty has retired from Caledonia . Farmers Elevator. So now r ZJjgjjjHL his days will be spent farming, working at the repair shop jfc .« £ and he thinks fishing. S| r 4^a ■ '0-4 R Please, come join us I |||B' W*' to celebrate IX' Ml Sunday, W July 13 71 IX W * IM IISPO at the... Hope Township Hall a 1 I on S M-43 m from 1-4 p.m. SPONSORED B¥ BOSLEY PHARMACY YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT PHARMACY HOME OF THE MEDBUG PATTEN'S MICHIGAN MONUMENT CO. 77588022 ♦ ANTIQUE CAR CRUISE-IN « HELICOPTER RIDES • THORNAPPLE FLYING AIRPLANE RIDES $ <> • PER PERSON ALL AGES DAWN PATROL IS SUPPORTED BY OTTO'S TURKEY FARM I Nancy Chantrane is saddened by the loss of the Bedford Mill, a focal point of Bedford’s history. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 10, 2014 — Page 3 Rare and unique machinery at Charlton Park Friday, Saturday The Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club is presenting the 43rd annual Gas and Steam Engine Show Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, from 8 a.m. until dusk. Displays of tractors, stationary engines, steam engines, farm machinery, steam boats, antique motorcycles and trucks are planned. Visitors will get a glimpse at a rare 1884 Westinghouse Traction Engine in the park’s collection. Thought to be one of only a few left in the world, the machine contains nearly 100 percent original parts and will be on dis­ play throughout the weekend. The Westinghouse is also used to steam sweet com, a summertime favorite for event guests. New this year will be a garden tractor pull Friday at 6 p.m. and a farm tractor pull spon­ sored by the County Line Antique Tractor Club Saturday, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Trophies will be awarded to top finishers. Spectators should plan to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. A kids pedal pull is planned at noon Saturday. Food vendors will be serving festival favorites, and a swap meet and flea market will take place daily near the Gas and Steam Bam. Registration and camping is still available for vendors and exhibitors. Membership dues for the Charlton Park Gas & Steam Club are $20 for the first year and $10 per year thereafter, and include bonuses such as networking, potluck dinners and a monthly newsletter. For a donation, visitors may take home a souvenir shingle made on an 1885 Perkins shingle mill. In addition, the park’s 1895 Corley Sawmill will be in operation during the event. Tractor enthusiasts won’t want to miss the parade at 4 p.m. each day. The park’s historic buildings will be staffed with volunteers Saturday. Tractor and steam engine games, including a tug-of-war, are also planned. Fireworks, in the form of a spark show, are planned for both evenings at dusk. “Don’t miss this event dedicated to cele­ brating our local, rural heritage,” said Daryl Cheeseman, club president. “There is some­ thing for everyone July 11 through 12. Bring your cameras to catch all the action and be sure to enjoy a fresh ear of sweet com, dipped in butter.” Guests are invited to go early and enjoy a pancake breakfast prepared and served by club members and Barry County commis­ sioners Saturday, July 12, from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The cost for breakfast is $5 per person age 13 and up and $3 for those 12 and under. Admission to the event is $5 for anyone age 13 and up, $3 for children 5 to 12. Youngsters 4 and under eat for free. All event proceeds support the club and park. Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79, at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. For more information, call 269-945-3775; visit www.charltonpark.org; or check the park’s page on Facebook. Delton Kellogg Middle School honors student achievement Delton Kellogg Middle School recently recognized students’ academic achievements, awarding bronze, silver and gold honors at the annual honors assembly June 12. Students who received honors for main­ taining a grade point average .of 2.5 or higher. All grade point averages are cumulative through the end of the semester., Seventh and eighth grade students with grade point averages of 3.0 to 3.49 received bronze honors. Those with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.74 reached the silver level. Gold honors went to students with GPAs of 3.75 to 4.0. Fifth and sixth grade students with a GPA lized with bronze of 2.5 to 3.24 were rec ____________ 3.25 to 3.74 GPA, and gold honors included fifth and sixth grade students with GPA of 3.75 to 4.0. Eighth grade Bronze honors Tristen Arce, Genavieve Belew, Hailie Belles, Kaylee Daly, Leah Fales, Kassandra Harrington, Aspen Hewitt, Claire Hoeberling, Jacob Howard, Kersten Magee, Abbygale McRae, Mariea Moore, Kirstin Ogg, Christopher Parker, Samantha Philapy, Brianna Pollyea, Jazmyn Sehy, Jerilyn Sinclair, Leslie St. Onge, Alexis Stanton, Alexis Vickerman, Noelle Vroegop, Nicholas Wilson, Abby Wooten, Roberto Zuniga. Silver honors Gillian Bourdo, Sarah Cook, Luke Cooper, Jason Dayus, Maranda Donahue, Brandon Garrett, Emma Houtrow, Abigail Howard, Lillian Howard, Colton Lovell, Jasmine Lynch, Joshua Lyons, Samantha Mohn, Ava Morrison, Cheyenne Sinkler, Megan Sutherland, Teaghan Tobias, Jesse Wharton. Gold honors Ashley Barstow, Abigail Blackbum, Tayah Boggiano, Elie Davis, Jacob Ferris, Tyden Ferris, Rosalina Frank, Makenna Grizzle, O’Shea Hall, Alexis Hanchett, Isaac Houtkooper, Lauren James, Michelle Leasure, Darcie McManus, Carly McNett, Hannah Miller, Jared Newland, Jessica Petto, Madison Rick, Alexi Selby, Emily Shepard, Cody Spaulding, Payton Warner. Seventh grade Bronze honors Teresita Aguirre-Sanchez, Samuel Arce, Shaina Beare-Smith, Rachelle Brown, Noah Cleary, Anna Conrad, Mary Cook, Jennifer Davis, Emily Grimes, Destiney Hill, Tanner Janowski, Leiah Johncock, Joshua Johnson, Antonio Juan, Anthony Khodl, Keegon Kokx, Hunter Kuras, McKayla Lester, Hope Lynch, David Mercer, Jillian Miller, Andrea Moline, Kelsey Moore, Esther Ordway, Ashton Pluchinsky, Michael Ramsey, Ethan Reed, Brock Ridner, Riley Roblyer, Megan Stonebumer, Megan Tobias, Joseph Tyner, Hailey Walker, Jonathan Warner, Hailey Waters. Silver honors Tori Abercrombie, Logan Anderson, Tyler Antolovich, Hunter Belew, Alexis Blain, Jaden Boniface, Rhett Brown, Madison Browning, Alexandria Carter, Kiau Daniels, Toni Duron, Grace Frank, Aaron Keck, Cameron Kendall, Josie Lyons, Hunter Marshall, Zachery McCue, David Patrick, Alyssa Ross, Anthony Scarsella, Brett Seagle, Makala Skidmore, Shawna Stoneburner, Blake Thomas, German Villalobos, Adrionna Warmack, Amy Wilderotter, Jennifer Wyman, Evelyn Zettelmaier. ■'•’ Gold honors Hannah Austin, Anna Bassett, Brooke Beilfuss, Shyann Berry, Drake Boniface, Riley Champion, Dawson Chase, Brendon Chilton, Alison Diller, Alyssa Doorlag, Jaylene Gan, Joseph Gherardi, Victoria Greene, Sarah Grimes, Lauren Grubius, Audryana Holben, Carter Howland, Nathan Knobloch, Owen Koch, Noah Phommavongsa, Kendal Pluchinsky, Isabella Tigchelaar. Sixth grade Bronze honors Isabella Adams, Lisa Addison, Elizabeth Cavinder-Barron, David Curtiss, Alex Dayus, Alissa Deal, Elyzabeth Denny, Hailey French, ooke Griffin. Dawson Grizzle, Brady Haas, Tytus Hall, Gavin Harris, Janiah Hill, Dylan Kienitz, Haily Kufas, Alyssa Leonard, Kirsten Lindsey, Karlee Owen, Cade Pate, Holden Rick, Sophia Springer, Ashton St. Cin, Violet Sulcer, Cassidy Tobias, Jacob Week, Melanie Wetherbee. Silver honors Zoe Alman, Jaden Ashley, Jack Baker, Sable Cotton, Cheyenne Gerber, Jonathon Gherardi, Ezrian Halloran, Takaycee Haughn, Winter Hewitt, Lucas Homister, Shelby Krzebietke, Matthew Lester, Mitchell Lester, Johanna Makowski, Jennah Miller, Marley Miller, Carly Mursch, Martin Perez, Cassandra Ritchie, Alan Rogers, Therin Smith, Jordan Southerland, Mahala Stevens, William Storm, Elizabeth Vroegop. Gold honors Sarah Barney, Abbie Bever, Clara Bever, Hailey Buckner, Lindsey Bunday, Alexis Chandler, Grace Colwell, Linsey Falvo, Elanor Ferris, Jayde Gregorski, Ashton Ingersoll, Erin Kapteyn, Lauren Lebeck, Alexander Leclercq, Amber Mabie, Holly McManus, Rebekah Patrick, Gabrielle Petto, Slater Stanton, Chase Verschoof, Ashley Zettelmaier. Fifth grade Bronze honors Amber Arnold, Tayler Beard, Alexis Bolton, Landen Boze, Savannah Chilton, Hattie Cleary, Chloe Colwell, Wyatt Cook, Tehya Curtiss, Kaitlynn Dushane, Andrew Fales, Matthew Fales, Elizabeth Fichtner, Thomas Frie, Jazzmine Harmon, Olivia Hartman, Brittany Holmes, Nicholas Johnson, Jacob Kemp, Zarek Kiewiet, Isaac Larson, Kimberly Lipscomb, Hannah Maple, William Null, Landon Pharr, Troy Risner, Madysen Ross, Garrett Schisser, Britton Stevens, Andrew Tyner. Silver honors Tori Abercrombie, Logan Anderson, Tyler Antolovich, Hunter Belew, Alexis Blain, Jaden Boniface, Rhett Brown, Madison Browning, Alexandria Carter, Kiau Daniels, Toni Duron, Grace Frank, Aaron Keck, Cameron Kendall, Josie Lyons, Hunter Marshall, Zachery McCue, David Patrick, Alyssa Ross, Anthony Scarsella, Brett Seagle, Makala Skidmore, Shawna Stoneburner, Blake Thomas, German Villalobos, Adrionna Warmack, Amy Wilderotter, Jennifer Wyman, Evelyn Zettelmaier. Gold honors Bradley Bunch, Ethan Campbell, Kitara Chase, Adam Froncheck, Gavin Houtkooper, Mackenzie Hull, Brooklyn James, Cole McCord Lake, Kaitlyn McRae, Kiersten Moore, Lexi Morris, Caitlin O’Meara, Cole Pape, Braden Pollyea, Jacob Shorey, Sophia Thunder. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Specialist answers questions about records, benefits, applications and more I lost my Social Security card, but I remem­ ber my number. Do I really need a new card? No, probably not but it is important to know your number. The only time you may need the Social Security card is if an employ­ er asks for it when, you get a new job. If you do decide to get a new card or your lost one turns up, don’t carry it with you. Keep it with your other important documents. Generally, you are limited to three replacement cards a year and 10 cards during your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward these limits. Keep in mind this is a free service. Learn more at www.socialse­ curity, gov/ ssnumber. I noticed that my date of birth in Social Security's records is wrong. How do I get that corrected? To change the date of birth shown on our records, take the following steps complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5); show us documents proving U.S. citi­ zenship (if you have not previously estab­ lished your citizenship with us) age and iden­ tity; and take (or mail) your completed appli­ cation and documents to your local Social Security office. Note that all documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents. For details on the documents you’ll need, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/ss5doc. What type ofinformation will I need to pro­ vide if I'd like to apply online for Social Security retirement benefits? Whether you apply for retirement benefits online, by phone or in an office, we suggest that you have the following information at hand when you do it — it will make complet­ ing the application easier for you. • Your birthdate, place of birth and Social Security number. • Your bank account number and your bank’s routing number, for direct deposit. • The amount of money you earned last year and this year. If you are applying for ben­ efits in the months of September through December, you may also need to provide an estimate of what you expect to earn next year if you plan to continue; working. •* The Tl name and address off your employ­ ees) for this year and last year. • The beginning and ending dates of any active military service you had prior to 1968. • The name, Social Security number and date of birth of your current and any former spouses. Depending on your situation, you may need to provide additional documentation with your application. We’ll give you instruc­ tions on how to mail or bring it to us. To get started, visit the Retirement Planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2. I am 65 and my wife is 62 and receiving spouse's benefits. When will she qualify for Medicare benefits? ■ Most people must waif unfif age 65 to qual­ ify for Medicare beneffc.Some people can get Medicare at any age, including those who have been getting Social Security disability benefits for 24 months or more; have kidney: failure and requirei dialy sis; have had a kidney transplant; or receive disability / benefits because they suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease). You may apply online for Medicare at www. socialsecu­ rity. gov/medicareonly. • " What are the requirements for receiving disabled widow's benefits? You may be able to get disabled widow ‘s or widower’s benefits at age 50 if you meet Social Security’s disability requirement. Your disability must have started before age 60 and within seven years of the latest of the follow­ ing dates: the month the worker died; the last month you were entitled to survivors benefits on the worker’s record as a parent caring for a surviving minor child; the month your pre­ vious entitlement to disabled widow(er)’s benefits ended because your disability ended. To learn more, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/dibplan/dqualify9.ht m. I understand that to get Social Security dis­ ability benefits, my disability must last at least a year or be expected to result in death. But I'm disabled now. Does this mean that I must wait a year after becoming disabled before I can receive benefits? No. You do not have to wait a year after becoming disabled. If you’re disabled and expect to be out of work for at least a year, you should apply for disability benefits right away. It can take months to process an appli­ cation for disability benefits. If we approve your application, your first Social Security disability benefit will be paid for the sixth full month after the date your disability began. For more information, go to www. socialsecu­ rity, gov/pubs. If I get approved, how much will I receive in Supplemental Security Income benefits? The amount of your SSI benefit depends, in part, on the amount of other income you have. For 2014, the basic, maxiniuin federal S$I payment is $710. per month for an individual and $1,082 per month for a couple. However, some states add money to the basic payment. Other monthly income you have would begin to reduce the basic SSI payment. Other things, such as where you live and who you live with, can affect your payment amount. Learn more about SSI by reading publications at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Enter “SSI” in the search box. I moved in with my parents until I get back on my feet. Why did my Supplemental Security Income payment decrease? If you receive SSI, your living arrange­ ments can affect your monthly payment. When you live in another person’s home and do not pay your fair share of the living expenses, that is counted as “in-kind” income and can reduce your SSI payment. You must report any changes in your living arrangement to Social Security within 10 days of the change. When reporting a change , in living arrangement, you heed to tell us your address, who you live with and what you contribute toward the household bills and expenses. You also need to report if you move into a private or public hospital or nursing home,' an institu­ tion run by the government, jail, another per­ son’s home or a new place of your own. Report changes in your living arrangement, 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325-0778) between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Learn more about SSI and the things you need to report when you get it at www. socialsecu­ rity, go v/ssi. , H ; .* v . I thought there were just two parts to Medicare, but my mom said there are more. How many parts to Medicare are there? There are four parts to Medicare: • Part A (hospital insurance) helps pay for inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care and other services. • Part B (doctor insurance) helps pay for doctors’ fees, outpatient hospital visits and other medical services and supplies that are not covered by Part A. • Part C (Medicare Advantage) plans, avail­ able in some areas, allow you to choose to receive all of your health care services through a provider organization. These plans may help lower your costs of receiving med­ ical services, or you may get extra benefits for an additional monthly fee. You must have Part A and Part B to enroll in Part C. • Part D (prescription drug coverage) is voluntary and helps cover the costs of pre­ scription medications. Unlike Part B, in which you are automatically enrolled and must opt out if you do not want it, with Part D, you have to opt in by filling out a form and enrolling in an approved plan. Learn more about Medicare by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Select “Medicare” topic. , Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Khapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 77587989 That Guy n the Spot TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT Cleans Green For All Your Tent Rental Needs G] 269-953-4637 Tables and chairs available. 616-581-4142 We clean: CarpetAlpholstery, Lamp Shades, Drapes, Auto/RV's and more! 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GET YOUR VlliTFoN FIREKEEPERS CASINO*HOTEL BATTLE CREEK 1-94 to Exit 104 | 11177 Michigan Avenue I Battle Creek, Ml 49014 77588008 ^st ke 21. Management reserves all rights, �Page 4 — Thursday, July 10, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you SCC? Bug-eyed Community newspapers get special recognition in Michigan This large bug first caught the atten­ tion of Jodi White of Hastings after it landed on her shoulder while she was walking in the woods near Tyden Park. After she knocked it to the ground for a better look, she decided to take a photo. The insect was 1 1/2 to 2 inches long. Anyone who can identify the bug is encouraged to email news@j-adgraphics.com to share the information. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Fair business Banner Dec. 17, 1959 New fair board members — In what probably was the biggest Barry County Agricultural Society election in history, three Hastings business and profes­ sional men were elected to the board for three-year terms Saturday. They are (from left) Richard Shuster, attorney-atlaw; Marshall Cook, advertising director of Hastings Manufacturing Company; and Russell Hankins, manager of Miller Jewelers. Leo Barth (right) was their campaign manager and promoted the unusual interest in the county fair, aim­ ing for a more outstanding exposition, he said. The election brought out 149 voters. Final tallies were Roy Preston, 50 votes; Albert Bell, 54; Forrest Johnson, 78 ; Hankins, 79; Shuster, 80; and Cook, 97 votes. The new directors are to meet with six holdover directors Howard Smith, Russell Solomon, Simon Maichele, Alva Johnson, Adelbert Heath and Arthur Steeby, the first Saturday in January to organize for the coming year. [Note to 2014 Banner readers: Leo Barth was the photographer for many of the photos from the 1950s and 1960s reprinted in this sec­ tion] Have you met? Though he’s British and never has been much of an American baseball fan, John Mantle does enjoy regaling a visitor who asks about his connection to the late, great New York Yankee baseball legend, Mickey Mantle. “He didn’t take well to direction at first,” the Hastings man recalls with a twinkling eye, “but I taught him everything he knew about baseball. (Just make sure you put that down as a joke.)” The rest of John Mantle’s intriguing tales are no joke, though, and compelling enough to keep a listener poised on the edge of the comfortable couch that graces the living room area of the home he and his wife, Carol, keep in a woods-like setting in Hastings. The quiet locale is definitely a con­ trast to the life that began in London during World War II, followed by Mantle serving a 26-year career as a reporter for United Press International to the life that he and Carol lived as owners of what Mantle calls the “best weekly newspaper in South Carolina.” After selling the publication seven years ago, John, 74, and the former Carol Rose, a flight attendant for the American Airlines for 41 years, retired and relocated to Hastings to be closer to Carol’s family and John’s two daughters, who live in the Chicago area. Though Hastings may not have the bright lights and attractions of Moscow or Buenos Aires where John served in UPI’s news bureaus or in any of the other 44 countries from which he worked and filed new stories, he’s especially fond of the convenience offered by the airport and the Hastings Flying Association for his lifelong pursuit of flying. His promotion of the annual Dawn Patrol Fly-In at the airport this Saturday, complete with a pancake breakfast to which the public is eagerly invited, is John’s chance to extend his love for which, as a young man, he hung on airport fences to beg rides from pilots walking to their planes. “A day without flying is a day without sunshine,” is the mantra with which he starts each day — that’s after reading, of course, the New York Times, The Grand Rapids Last week, Gov. Rick Snyder signed a Newspaper President Merle Baranczyk. proclamation recognizing July as Locally, our newspapers play an impor­ Community Paper Month and cited tant part in the promotion of local busi­ Thomas Jefferson, who said, “Our liberty nesses, nonprofit organizations, school cannot be guarded but by the freedom of and local governments. And, national the press, nor that be limited without dan­ research firms confirm that the overall ger of losing it.” economic stability of any community will To some that may not seem a big deal, be impacted over the viability of its local but, to the thousands of people who work community newspaper. in the community newspaper industry — For nearly 70 years now, our company which represents hundreds of publications has continued to produce community throughout Michigan — it is an important newspapers covering all of Barry and distinction. Calhoun counties and many surrounding In recent years, the big-city newspapers markets. At J-Ad, we would be the first to have cut publication days, reduced cover­ ’ admit that the industry is changing, but we age areas and drastically reduced their still pride ourselves in “local first” as we staffs. Community newspapers, though, fill our publications each week with wed­ continue to cover their markets as they dings, births, deaths, local sports and have for generations. school activities, along with church A recent news release from Community notices and a whole host of area events. Papers of Michigan confirms that, Our reporters take hundreds of photos “Collectively, community papers have each week of people, and events and on maintained 99 percent of their readership the pages of our papers, we tell our read­ since the millennium. They are one of few ers what’s on sale at the local retailers and industries that has fared well through the promote our local service providers. recent recession.” We also take our role as community CPM is a trade association based in watchdog seriously, by keeping our read­ Lansing, representing more than 100 dif­ ers informed about what’s going on and ferent weekly publications throughout the connecting the dots to the latest contro­ state since the 1940s. versy. The news release went on to indicate The newspaper industry has been that, nationally, the power of community affected by the slowing economy as have newspapers and shopping guides is stag­ most businesses. But it’s also been gering, as these current statistics released impacted by corporate dominance, like from national auditing firm Circulation many other industries throughout the Verification Council show: More than country. 2,673 community newspapers and shop­ A recent story in Editor and Publisher, ping guides offer a combined weekly a newspaper trade magazine, said “There audited circulation of 65.2 million house­ is hope. Local community newspapers holds. These publications have an amaz­ seem to be faring much better than the ing 97.1 percent receivership and 76.9 metros. They’re doing that by connecting percent readership, of which 74.4 percent with their audience in a personal away in of readers said they make buying deci­ which the bigger dailies cannot. But the sions based on information derived from locals have also been smarter than the big these weekly publications. boys by taking advantage of their place in A recent Pew Research study on the their communities.” importance of local newspapers reported The smaller newspapers understand that, among all adults, newspapers were that it’s the local stories, garage sales and cited as the most relied-upon source for community events that continue to drive local government activities, zoning, their readership. schools, local politics, local jobs, commu­ Our staff is dedicated to covering all of nity events, arts, social services and hous­ the news in the area — both good and bad, ing information. And, according to a fun and some sad — but it’s all the news recent National Newspaper Association you need to know and should value if we research report, “Community newspaper expect to maintain a strong and vibrant readers surveyed still say they prefer their community. local papers for getting their news and “One of the objects of a newspaper is to information.” understand popular feeling and to give Futurist Richard Watson of the Future expression to it; another is to arouse Exploration Network said, “Indeed, the among the people certain desirable senti­ more that life becomes globalized, digital ments, and the third is fearlessly to expose and virtual, the more I would argue, peo­ popular defects,” said Mahatma Gandhi. ple will seek out products like newspapers Every week our news department sets that slow things down a little and tell us aside time to share what’s going on in our what’s important and what’s not, especial­ communities. We discuss the meetings ly at the local level. And let’s also not for­ and events we need to cover and what get that physical newspapers, like books, might be the most important issues facing are superb examples of industrial design, our community. And, as we continue to which if invented today, would be greeted compile the news each week, it’s our hope as a miracle innovation. They don’t need our readers’ appetite for the news will power, there’s no screen glare, they don’t continue to grow so they can exercise crash, and when you’re finished with them their responsibility of being part of the they can be recycled.” discussion. “From year to year, the studies have shown that people believe in their local Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics papers, for the news they need and the advertising they rely on,” said National Continued from previous column John Mantle Press, and the Hastings Banner and The Reminder print editions. Online, he’s a daily reader of the Huffington Post, London Times, and the London Daily Mirror. After touring the world as a working jour­ nalist and choosing Barry County as his choice to live, as well as the enhancement he provides to local aviation, we salute John Mantle as a Barry County Bright Light. My most treasured possession: Sanity. Favorite author: John LeCarre. Best advice ever received: Be careful of the pennies (business advice). World’s biggest challenge: Water. Greatest fear: Death. Greatest achievement: Finding Carol. Strongest boyhood memory: Struggling with no money when my dad left us and sell­ ing my bike to get some. Talent I wish I had: Patience. Moment I’d like to forget: Seeing a dead woihan pulled from the building where we lived after the Blitzkrieg in London. If my life had a theme song: I don’t know, but I do know that Brahms’ “A German Requiem” is the greatest music ever composed. Favorite teacher: My kindergarten teacher, Miss Greenhill. I was in love with her, but it was unrequited. First plane ride: About 10 years old. My mother arranged a ride in an Auster. First plane: I bought a pre-war wooden Maachi in Buenos Aires. Greatest thing about flying: Looking at the ground, the shadows, the greenery. Someone once described it as the thrill you get looking at the shadow of a grain elevator stretching 80 miles to the horizon in an early morning sunrise. , Last time I was starstruck: Last Saturday night, seeing the waitress at Vinnie’s. How others see me: Obnoxious and opin­ ionated. If life gave me a do over: I’d have chil­ dren with'Carol. How I’d like to die: At peace. Greatest destination: The west country in England — farmland and rolling hills. My motto: Live life to the fullest every day. Don’t look back on your mistakes. Last time I was inspired: Today. Reading Continued next column William Manchester’s book about Winston Churchill. My idea of perfect happiness: Sitting on the deck with my wife and my cats after a great late-in-the-day flight. Trait I admire most in others: The abili­ ty to cope. Favorite names: Jean-Pierre Mantle. Greatest thing about Barry County: It’s very rural, it’s a pretty forward-looking coun­ ty. It’s set in the middle of the most gorgeous land, but yet is near to the big city. What do you Each week, The Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be fea­ tured because of volunteer work, fun-loving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell or any other reason? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: The printed version of last week’s question did not match the question posted to the Banner's website, leaving the date mixed and inaccurate. We apol­ ogize for the error. For this week: A Detroit Free Press study of char­ ter schools published last week reported that the state’s oversight of charter schools is among the weakest in the country. Should charter schools be more closely regulated? □ Yes □ No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 10, 2014 — Page 5 Police chases not worth what may happen To the editor: A “rock and a hard place” said the Barry County Sheriff regarding the case of a young Community service qualifies Sarver for county board activities. Sarver served the city of Hastings well for over 30 years, including his work on numerous committees affecting the entire county. If I recall correctly, Sarver served for years on county committees such as Silent Observer, Child Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse Prevention, Community Corrections, both the adult and the juvenile drug courts, Central Dispatch and the Suicide Prevention Initiative. Sarver was also active in the Commission on Aging’s Elder Abuse Initiative, speaking to and educating our seniors on continued efforts to keep them safe from being abused and exploited. Sarver is, by far, the most qualified when comparing the two candidates. Jerry Sarver has my vote Aug. 5. Cris Fish, Hastings To the editor: Barry County Board candidate Jerry Sarver is, by far, the best candidate for District 1. In speaking with several residents living in the city of Hastings, I was surprised to hear that some were not aware (or should be) that they are represented by a county commission­ er as well as a local city council representa­ tive. I should not have been totally surprised since, while living in the city myself for many years, I had never heard of Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson in any official capac­ ity. If I hadn’t become more aware, I may also be among those now who are sadly unaware of their representative to the county board. Jerry Sarver has proposed a simple email dis­ tribution and communication system to keep interested constituents up on, aware of, and connected to their county commissioner’s , , . ______ fWrite Us A Letter:J The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. To the editor: I want my representative in Congress to be totally honest and forthcoming with me. I want my vote to be for someone I can trust. Rep. Justin Amash holds open town hall meetings everyone can attend. He posts on Facebook the reason behind his voting deci­ sion on every bill (no other representative or senator does this). Since legislative bills often are not about single issues, totally unrelated topics are often inserted. A bill can look good but, after delving into details, the bill can actually be detrimental. My concern is that Rep. Amash’s opponent is running campaign ads that use scare tactics and state only half-truths about Rep. Amash’s • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. ' •Letters that include attacks of a personai nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. Auction of stateowned land in 11 counties underway • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering 19 parcels of stateowned land in 11 counties for sale by sealedbid auction at www.michigan.gov/landforsale. The auction began Wednesday, July 9, and will run through Aug. 7. Land parcels are available in Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Gogebic, Livingston, Midland, Muskegon, Ogemaw, Otsego, Roscommon and Schoolcraft counties. Parcels range in size from less than an acre to 80 acres, vary in character and cover, and may not have legal access. Prospective buyers are encouraged to research the fitness of a property for its intended use. Sealed bids must be postmarked by midnight Aug. 7, and will be opened Aug. 25. While most of the properties in this auction were acquired by tax reversion, a few were purchased with other funding. Proceeds from auction are returned to the original fund for future acquisition of important recreation and resource land. s | ° . ’ • NEWSROOM • Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere , . . The Michigan State Police Wednesday announced results of preliminary reports that indicate four people lost their lives in four separate traffic crashes during the 2014 Fourth of July holiday weekend. Of the four crashes, two involved motorcy­ clists, one was a pedestrian and the other was a vehicle driver. Alcohol use was a known factor in two of the crashes. “These numbers are preliminary and only reflect those fatalities reported to the MSP as of 11 a.m., Monday, July 7,” said Capt. Kari Kusmierz, commander of the MSP Training Division. Last year, 17 traffic crashes resulted in 19 deaths over the Fourth of July holiday week­ end. . “The MSP continues to urge motorists not to drink and drive, to always use proper restraints and to drive safely,” Kusmierz added. The 2014 Fourth of July holiday weekend ran from 6 p.m. Thursday July 3, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES BASEMENT WATERPROOFING 77588033 m Cq// 51 7-290-5556 877-448-1548 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION “Liberty, Freedom & Pursuit of Happiness” New Location - New Time Call... Gary L. Munson • Delton • 269-623-8464 pi '...— ............ ........ Public Land Auction Scott Ommen Chris Silverman ? Doug Vanderldan (Editof) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Matson MSP: Traffic fatalities decreased significantly over holiday weekend 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 I The following County Treasurers will be offering tax-reverted reaT estate at public Auction on August 18th, 2014: Kalamazoo & Barry. The Auction will be held at The Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, Ml 49048. Registration will begin at 11:30am, Auction will begin at 12:00pm. Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. Jennie Yonker Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Po^etto Holiday Tree Search, Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, Facilities Administration^ Building Operations Division, PO Box 30026, Lansing, MI 48909. Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, . Frederic Jacobs r Vice President The search for the State of Michigan Christmas tree is underway. The state is tak­ ing nominations for the 2014 Christmas tree that will ultimately sit on the front lawn of the Capitol in November. The Department of Technology, Management and Budget announced July 1 it is searching for a 65-foot spruce or fir. DTMB partners with the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association to bring the tree to Lansing. In past years, trees have been found in various locations across the state, including the far reaches of the Upper Peninsula and as close to Lansing as Grand Ledge. Last year’s tree came from Iron River. “It may seem a little early to start talking about finding a Christmas tree in July, but it takes a considerable amount of time and effort to find just the right tree and plan for getting it to the state Capitol,” said Phil Jeffery, chief deputy director for DTMB. The state requires the following criteria in order for the tree to be considered: Must be a spruce or a fir; height must be a minimum of 65 feet, with a maximum crown of 30 feet and a maximum trunk diameter of 30 inches; easy access from a road with no interference from wires; and available at no cost. Nominations are requested by Aug. 15. Individuals wishing to nominate a tree are asked to send their name, telephone number, a photograph of the tree and information about its size and location to ChristmasTree@michigan.gov, or by mail to: DVD Speaker: Peter Heck . • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • President Search for state Christmas tree begins Noon to 3PM • Sat., July 12,2014 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com ‘Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs Details about each property will be avail­ able beginning on the auction start date by visiting www.michigan.gov/landforsale and clicking on ”DNR Internet Summer Auction in Progress Now.” Printed property informa­ tion and bid forms may be requested from DNR Real Estate Services Section, P.O. Box 30448, Lansing, MI 48909-7948 or by calling 517-284-5962. These auction properties are isolated from other DNR-managed lands and do not meet the mission and goals of the department. Proceeds from sale provide future outdoor recreation opportunities in keeping with the mission of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Area TEA PARTY MEETING Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. ' Eldon Weyerman, Hastings =BARRY COUNTY==^ The Hastings BcUHICI* A Division of J-Ad Graphics inc. Kathryn L. Ward, Battle Creek State News Roundup A Red Cross shelter was set up Sunday night at the Kentwood Community Center after storms passed through the area. In Barry County, the storms brought thunder, lightning and heavy rains. A tornado was said to have left a six-mile swath of destruction in Kentwood. Residents there who are without power or have been impacted by the storms are encour­ aged to visit the shelter for food, water, and a place to stay. The Red Cross as in communication with emergency management and the shelter will remain open as long as necessary. If residents need assistance with evacuation, they are encouraged to call 911. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. votes in Congress. I do not understand how anyone can support a person who tells lies and half-truths to get elected. Voters need to take time to find out what the truth is. Attend a town hall meeting and learn about how Washington “works” and how bills get passed. Learn the details that are often so important. Rep. Amash holds informative meetings where anyone can ask questions, get honest answers and contribute their own ideas. Calling Rep. Amash’s office also pro­ vides information. In four miles, it would seem that the license number of the Middleville vehicle would have been identified and a dangerous chase could have been called off. Thus, possibly a safer arrest could follow at the home of the suspect? It sounded like it was a traffic viola­ tion, not a robbery or assault. I thought this incident took place in the country, so I wonder if other law enforcement had time to assist and possibly slow the situa­ tion down. How often does a chase really turn out favorably? Perhaps this could have saved a family from a horrific outcome and laying to rest a loved one. My condolences go out to them. Another family, of the Middleville driver, could possibly have been looking at a less of a life-changing outcome. I did say the family — not the driver. The driver will get what is deserved now. Could be he may be looking at time in prison with taxpayers picking up the tab? Perhaps that is what the sheriff meant by being between a “rock and a hard place?” The chase is seldom worth the outcome. Voters need to determine ‘truth’ before casting ballot Shelter opens in Kentwood after tornado tears through The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. man from Middleville being chased for four miles who caused a crash and, ultimately, the death of another innocent driver? - For more information or for a list of the properties being sold, visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are also available at your local County Treasurer's Office. IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Must be 18 to apply, valid Michigan driver's license and be able to pass drug test New applicants only 269-858-8536 „ �Page 6 — Thursday, July 10, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77587954 Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for, information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, ^Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 72L8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.country chapelumc.org for more infor­ mation. Vacation Bible School 2014 is “God’s Not Finished With Me Yet!” It will be held July 21-25 from 9-11:30 a.m. and is free of charge. Register at 269-721-8077 or www.countrychapelumc.org/ vacation-bible-school. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strenghtening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pio­ neer Club, will return Sept. 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will con­ tinue throughout the summer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR,” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wed./Thurs. 9 am2:30 p.m., Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10: 30 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER SCHEDULE - Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at www, firstchurchhastings .org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. Hums Saw Simufy Siuwat'Sterna 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY D«pharmacy> 945-4700 Hastings 945-9554 James Edward Reid Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, July 6,2014 - Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. July 6 - Men’s & Women’s AA7:00 p.m. July 7 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269­ 945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http ://www.discover-grace.org AOKSIMW 1351 North M-43 Hwy. James Kinney, age 69, passed away peace­ fully on July 6, 2014. He was bom February 1, 1945. His parents were Lyle and Dortha Kinney who preceded him in death. His father was a former owner of the Sinclair Station and Pool Hall in Hastings where Jim spent many hours helping out. He joined the Navy when he was 17, and traveled all over the world. He had many interesting jobs when he was younger, from being on a tug boat in the Bering Straits to car­ ing for Shetland ponies and giving kids rides at the fair. When he finally settled down, he worked at Fisher Body and eventually retired from Hastings Manufacturing. Jim had a great sense of humor. He could tell a tall tale and make you laugh with his quick wit. After retirement he became a crossing guard for Northeastern School. A smile and a wave soon won over the friendship of the kids, par­ ents and teachers. When they had the student of the month assembly he was invited and given a Special Caring Award; all that attend­ ed were smiling and waving at him! He was overjoyed to know that something that came easily for him, made so many people happy. Jim was an avid golfer, was in a league for many years and loved going to Mullenhurst Golf Course. In 1994 Jim was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Something he often said changed his life. Jim is survived by his wife, Sally; a daugh­ ter, Kim (Doug) Foster; two sons, Scott Kinney and Mark Kinney and two stepchil­ dren, Christine Beckwith and Tony Beckwith along with many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Memorial services are going to be Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall, 3550 WM-179, Hastings. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 102 Cook Hastings HASTINGS, MI - Joseph W. "Joe" Covey, of Hastings, passed away July 6, 2014. Joe was born November 14, 1953 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ezra and Bertha (King) Covey. He was a 1973 graduate of Hastings High School, where he earned the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. Joe was a veteran, proudly serving his country as a Ranger, in the United States Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne Division, and was awarded Super Jock. Throughout his working career, he was employed by A&P Grocery, working in auto transportation, and at Ralston Purina. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, fixing things in his garage and he loved ani­ mals, especially his cat. On September 20, 1980, Joe married the love of his life, the for­ mer Delores Armstrong who survives. He is also survived by his sons, Lucus Covey and Nathan Covey; brothers, Doug (Brenda) Covey and Jim Covey; a sister, Laura Lonchar; his mother-in-law, Margaret Armstrong; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Gary Covey. Joe's family will receive friends Thursday, (today), 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, July 11, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, where Joe's funeral service will be conducted, Friday, July 11, 2014 at 11 a.m., Rev. Gary Wear officiating. Following funer­ al services, military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post 45. Private burial will take place at a later date in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Joe's family. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Lyla Elaine (Reaser) Bloss, age 83, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, July 4, 2014. Lyla was born October 16, 1930 in Bellevue, to Harry and Ethel (Lawrence) Reaser. Lyla graduated from Hastings High School, Class of 1949. She married the love of her life, Floyd Bloss, on February 9, 1950. Lyla will be deeply missed by her beloved husband of 64 years, Floyd; brother, Bob (Shirley) Reaser of Hastings; sisters, Joyce Martz and Patricia Fuhr of Hastings, Phyllis Bridenstine of Galesburg; sisters-in-law, Louise Reaser and Janet Reaser of Hastings; as well as many nieces and nephews and sev­ eral great-nieces and nephews. Lyla was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debra and sons, Kim and Craig; brothers, Charlie Reaser, Harry Reaser and Ralph Reaser and sister, Kate Cisler. Lyla traveled extensively and has said that “I have seen and done it all!” She dearly loved her husband and “buddy” Floyd and her chil­ dren. She was vivacious, loved to laugh and loved life even in the darkest days. A memorial service celebrating Lyla’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 1 p.m., at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment will take place at Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. NASHVILLE, MI - James Edward Reid, of Nashville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 3, 2014. ' He retired from GM after 37 years of service. Jim served as a radio opera­ tor in Vietnam and was a member of the VFW. He lived in Nashville for all his life. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla Reid and daughters, Lori Martin, Judy Taylor, Karen Chase, and Jamie Reid. He had nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and enjoyed his time with them. His brothers that survive him are Robert, Tom, Bernard, and Richard and a sister, Eve Shipman. He enjoyed yard work and gardening, trav­ eling, and working on projects in his barn. Jim was always there for family and friends; he will be missed by his family and friends. There will be no funeral services as he requested. Memorial contributions or cards may be sent to the family. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. www.EstesLeadley.com. NASHVILLE, MI - Clare J. White, age 79, of Nashville, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Oakview Adult Foster Care in Hastings. Clare was bom in Hastings on April 22, 1935, the son of the late Clare and Edna (Miller) White. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1954. While in school, Clare enjoyed singing in the choir with his friends, a talent he later used while singing in church. He was the husband of Joyce (Gripe) White. The couple was married on September 5,1994 and made their home together in the Nashville area for the past 14 years. Along with his wife, the couple enjoyed traveling together and watching old movies. Clare and Joyce had celebrated almost 20 years of marriage. Clare was employed at Hastings Manufacturing where he worked faithfully before retiring in 1992. Clare loved to fish; and as a child he and his siblings would spend their free time fishing in the creek that ran through the middle of the City of Hastings. Being outdoors working in the garden with his wife was a favorite sum­ mer pastime. In 1996, they received the "Garden of the Year" award. He was an avid Detroit Tiger fan and enjoyed watching or lis­ tening to the games. Clare enjoyed listening to country gospel music - he especially like Alan Jackson. Another one of Clare's hobbies was watching and keeping track of the weath­ er. Throughout the years, Clare kept several log books detailing local weather cKaiigeS arid events. Clare was a member of Grace Community Church in Nashville. Clare is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce; a son, Dale (Carolyn) White; and his sister, Alice (Ivan) Thomas. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Hugo White and Richard White; and his sis­ ter, Jeanette Friddle. A memorial service will be held at Grace Community Church in Nashville at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014, with Pastor Don Roscoe officiating. Friends and family are invited to stay following the memorial service for light refreshments and continued fellow­ ship. Interment will take place privately at Fuller Cemetery in Hastings. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Grace Community Church or the Parkinson's Foundation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our web site at www.danielsfuneralhome.net for further details. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, July 10 — Movie Memories remembers Preston Sturges with “The Lady Eve” starring Barbara Stanwyck, 5 p.m. Friday, July 11 — preschool story time looks at the weather today, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 — toddler story time has fun with counting, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Fab Lab, for children 8 years old and up, creates twoliter terrariums, 2 to 3; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 — summer reading features Zin! Zin! Zin! The Violin, 2 to 3 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 10, 2014 — Page 7 BOARD, continued from page 1 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: AK 10 7 V: J 10 ♦: K 6 5 4 2 ♦: J 10 WEST EAST 4: 6 4: 9 8 5 3 V: Q 9 7 4 ♦: 8 7 763 V: K 6 3 2 4:AJ103 4»: Q 9 5 2 SOUTH: 4: QJ4 2 V: A8 5 ♦: Q9 ♦: AK8 4 Dealer: West Vulnerable: North/South Lead: 84 North East South If 24 Pass Pass Pass Pass 44 14 West Pass Pass Pass After a routine auction between North and South, a final contract of 44 was reached easi­ ly. It was South as Responder who knew the most about both hands, and, with a fit in spades, South placed the contract in the major suit. The play of the hand, however, was a different story on today’s hand. West chose the top of a doubleton as her lead, tabling the 84. South appreciated the hand that Partner North placed on the table, and she mentally began to make her plan for taking the ten tricks needed to reach the 44 contract. While the trumps looked especially strong, there is always that underlying fear that the opponents may have a trump split that is not help­ ful to a declarer. In this case, South planned to use the dummy trumps to remove losing cards from her hand before drawing trumps. With the lead of the diamond, South was assured of at least one diamond trick, two club tricks, one heart trick and four spade tricks, leaving her three tricks short of the goal of ten tricks. Drawing trumps on this hand was not the way to take ten tricks. Those who failed to make the contract began by drawing all or most of the trumps. When they ran into the West hand with a four-one split in spades, the results were not pretty. Four spades should and will make with the right play of the hand. South won the first diamond trick with the Q4 when East elected to play the J4. The chance to use the A^ and the K4» and then trump one of the club losers with a low trump was South’s first move. All played to the first two rounds of the club suit, and South led the 4* next and trumped it with the 74. That left the dummy with all high trump cards, a use­ ful strategy to remove the other losing club in the South hand. South used the 104 to draw just one round of trumps and exited the board with the JV let­ ting it ride and losing to the West’s QV A savvy West would have been smart to play a small trump from her hand removing two for the price of one, but that did not happen on this hand. Instead, West led the 7f, hoping for a diamond ruff later in the play. East won the trick with the 104, and then she played the KV South won in her hand with the AV. At this point, South was assured of her contract, as she had two high spades on the board and two high spades in her hand. Leading the 8V from her hand, she trumped it high on the board with the A4. A small diamond back to the South hand was trumped high with the J4. Another club was led from the South hand and trumped with the remaining K4 on the board. Trying for an extra trick, South played the 54 from the board and trumped it low with the 44. West had finally prevailed and overtrumped the 44 with the 54, making the diamond lead pay off after all. The final trick, however, went to South with the Q4 making ten tricks and a score of 620. What is today’s message regarding this hand? Drawing trumps right away was a bad deci­ sion as there were too many losing cards in the South hand. This South declarer made good use of the high trumps, effectively removing club and heart losers and not bothering to draw all of the trumps first. Those fourteen declarers who drew trumps first regretted it as soon as they realized that the trump split was 4-1. While that split is uncommon, a 4% occurrence, still it does happen from time to time, especially when you are least expecting it. The more common 3-2 split is what most bridge players expect and hope for, but that does not always happen that . way. Running out of trumps can be disastrous especially when the defenders have control of the other suits. Those players who tried for a small slam in spades were disappointed too when that effort failed. While one clever declarer did make five spades on this hand, the norm was a 44 con­ tract bid and made. For those of you who enjoy no trump, this hand also makes 3NT for a positive score as well. The takeaway? Use good judgment when drawing trumps. Even though many bridge students are taught to “get the kiddies off the street,” sometimes it is bet­ ter to wait and pay attention to that yellow caution light! his message out to voters. “I’m running on my record,” said Gibson. “Going on my fifth term, people know me by now. If he says something about my record that’s not true, people will have to form their own opinions, but they’re well aware of the job I’m doing.” ~ The District 1 race is one of three county board seats being contested in the August pri­ mary election and, eventually, the November general election. In District 5, Commissioner Ben Geiger is being challenged by Democrat Damon Ross, but not until the Nov. 4 general election. In District 6, Republicans Vivian Conner, Mark Doster and John Rough will run off in the Aug. 5 primary election. The winner will face Democrat Michael Barney Nov. 4. In other business Tuesday, the board: • Approved the appointment of Cynthia Vujea to a four-year citizen-at-large term on the Barry County Central Dispatch Board. • Approved language changes in a revised contract for GED instruction services with Kollene Frie through Sept. 30. • Approved a contract renewal with Dill Rasch Appraisals to provide commercial and industrial property appraisal update services for 2014. • Approved $37,148 in claims, $3,206,125 in pre-paid invoices, and $7,029 in commis­ sioners payroll. • Received comments from County Administrator Michael Brown addressing public comment concerns registered by Hastings resident Elden Shellenbarger rela­ tive to use by the county clerk’s office of ....... —- 1 ~ “I would have considered [the invitation] more if they had had the courtesy to contact me ! first. Now, beyond this point, I’m so upset they didn’t contact me first that I’m saying ‘No.’ They laid this on me in a public meeting and five minutes later you’re up at my desk, in front j of me, wanting an answer.” .. ......_____ _ __________ i_________________ "... My understanding is that (Gibson) was contacted on a couple of different occasions, and he was lackluster to the invitation to debate, thus the public invitation today. That’s why we threw down the gauntlet [publicly]. It seems to me we’re being realistic that we’re open to a public debate at any time.” money from the automation fund in the regis­ ter of deeds office. “It reminds me of the fed­ eral government borrowing from other sources and then just sticking an IOU in it,” said Shellenbarger. “A purchase was made from the automa­ tion fund for software in the clerk’s office,” Brown told commissioners. “Now we need to transfer those funds back over, and we will get that taken care of.” Commissioners will meet for a committeeof-the-whole session Tuesday, July 15, begin­ ning at 9 a.m. in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. Jerry Sarver J\lewborn babies Brian Michael Keith, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 20, 2014 at 8:05 a.m. to Jessica and Michael Fox of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. Jayce Nyle, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 25, 2014 at 10:11 p.m. to Larry and Caroline Nurenberg of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. Ella Mae, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 20, 2014 at 1:05 p.m. to Patricia Grinage and Nathan Myers of Barry County. Weighing 7 lbs. 2.4 oz. and 18 1/2 inches long. James Richard, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 27, 2014 at 7:53 a.m. to Megan Kemen and Keith Kemen of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. Colby Austin, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 18, 2014 at 4:40 p.m. to Mike and Barb Brownlee of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. and 20 inches long. Aris Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 27, 2014 at 2:24 p.m. to Rebecca and Graham Todd of Sunfield. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long. * \ [ ;• | Hoot Gibson b Floyd James Sampson, eBattle Creek and Eva Ann Hester, Charlotte. Matthew Thomas Galbraith, Hastings and Bethany Ann Shannon, Hastings. Edward Keith Berseid, Fargo, ND and Jo Ann Lynn Jackson, Fargo, ND. Trent Ira Baker, Hastings and Stacey Lynn Pierce, Hastings. Jordan Michael Schnicke, Middleville and Valerie Danielle Evans, Middleville. Sean Patrick McDonnell, Hastings and Helen Louise Pike, Hastings. Robert Leonard Kiel, Middleville and Anna Praise Playford, Dorr. John Hunley III, Carson City and Melissa Ann Triplett, Hastings. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Standing up for sailors serving overseas ■ ■ A Lenawee County judge this summer held a U.S. Navy sailor in contempt of court and ordered his arrest after he failed to appear in court for a custody hearing, despite the fact that he was on duty aboard a submarine in the Pacific Ocean. Those actions were a slap in the face to all U.S. service members. The attorney for Matthew Hindes, a petty officer on the USS Michigan, asked for a stay in the case under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which provides a 90-day stay in civil court proceedings if military service affects a member’s ability to participate. The judge denied the request and ordered Hindes’ child to be placed in the mother’s custody pending the outcome of a new cus­ tody petition. Hindes was given custody of his daughter in 2010 following the child’s removal from the mother’s home by Michigan Child Protective Services due to neglect and reports ■ of abuse. The 6-year-old girl lives happily with her father and stepmother, yet because the father was serving oversees, the judge wanted her placed with her mother — who was previ­ ously determined to be an unfit parent. It was unbelievable. In response, I requested legislation to pre­ vent this type of action from being taken against any American service man or woman. If a soldier has full custody of a child, then he or she should retain that custody while serv­ ing the nation. Thankfully — after much local and nation­ al public pressure — the judge accepted the request, delayed the proceedings and lifted the order. Legislation should not be necessary, but I will always stand up for our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. They should never fear losing their parental rights while they are pro­ tecting the rights of all Americans. ■ V Sredou& Contest Sponsored by Barry County Right to Life ■ 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • Is there a special baby in your family? Age 24 months or younger? Enter a picture of that baby in our Annual PRECIOUS BABY CONTEST. 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Reba Lydy turns 99 Reba Lydy will be 99 on July 11,2014. She will be celebrating with her immediate fami­ ly. She would enjoy greetings from family and friends. Her address is 416 B. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058. Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 8, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. . 77587963 The County of Barry is accepting sealed bids for PARKING LOT REPAIR AND SEAL COATING The closing date for the bid is July 25,2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “PARKING LOT REPAIR”. Bids are available on-line at the Barry County web site, barrycounty.org, or at the Buildings and Grounds office at 119 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor, at (269) 838-7084. ................. The contest will be held during the Barry County Fair, beginning July 14, 2014, at the Right to Life booth. There is no cost to enter. Just send a 4x6 photo or smaller (one per child) with the entry form below. 1st Place will receive ’100, 2nd Place will receive $75, and 3rd Place will receive ’50. Prize winners will be posted at 9 p.m. on the last night of the fair. Photos will NOT be mailed back but may be picked up at that time. VOTES WILL BE MADE BY FAIR VISITORS, ONE CENT PER VOTE. For example: $1.00 = 100 votes. No limit PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 3 VOTE GETTERS. Name of Baby. Age______ -months Parent(s). .Phone Address. I agree that Barry County Right to Life may use the submitted photo for a press release announcing the winner. RULES: By entering this contest, I agree to the use of the photo in a fundraiser at the Barry County Fair. Send entry along with photo to: Precious Baby Contest, PO Box 514, Delton, MI 49046 Or drop off at the Fair Booth by Wed., July 16th, 2014 77588053 77587925 • • <7 �Page 8 — Thursday, July 10, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS T"’’* * 1 Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock Tomorrow night July 11 is the date for the 59th annual chicken barbecue dinner at Central United Methodist Church. Tickets are available from any Alethian member, from Walker Pharmacy or the church office. Lakewood community chorus singers per­ formed in concert on the Barry County Courthouse lawn Wednesday night July 2, in Hastings along with the Hastings City Band. Even by 6 p.m. many lawn chairs were in place. The number of chairs kept increasing for the next 90 minutes as the two groups practiced. Many family members accompa­ nied the performers. The concert began at 7:30 and continued for the next 90 minutes with fine performances for them separately and also in their combined numbers. Local people spotted there included Speas, Foltz, Banks, Eckstrom, Cunningham, Biang, Morris, DeMond and other Lakewood area family members. Art in the Park came again on a beautiful day. New hours were 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The food vendors were at the east end of the park with a nearby large canopy tent with tables and chairs for a food court. This was an improve­ ment from having the vendors in the south parking area, in the hot sun. Musical and vocal entertainment was on the stage by the band­ stand. A double row of vendors was arranged along the diagonal walk with others on both sides of the west sidewalk beside Fourth Avenue. For most of the afternoon, they were in the shade. There were some clever stocks of merchandise as well as some beautiful floral and succulent arrangements for sale. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, July 12, at 1 p.m. at the Freight House. The speaker will be Dr. Richard Roach with the Ojibwa tribe as his topic. Two weeks ago cornfields had stalks grow­ ing fast. Now the stalks are more than head high. Then, the wheat fields were green. Now they have become amber waves of grain. Combining and wheat harvest are fast approaching. A new feature has been added to Central United Methodist Church this summer with an impromptu choir. Using a prechosen hymn, choir members past and present plus visitors so inclined gather down front and sing under the direction of Ginny Kruisenga. Others whose schedule does not allow them to partic­ ipate during, the year can lend their fine voices to this feature. Singing is also a part of the communion ritual instead of spoken respons­ es. Last Sunday Bette Makley sang in solo “God Bless America,” joined by the congrega­ tion on a second stanza. Ron and Christine Cunningham have been in Michigan from their home in Georgia because of the death of her mother Phyllis Miller of Bellevue. During their stay they were joined at Hastings by her father last week when daughter Jacqueline played with the Hastings City Band. The Lake Odessa Community Library is now open on M-50 near Eaton Highway. LEGAL NOTICES Case No. 13-843-CH Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale on an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant talabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the terms of an Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan signed and filed on May 9, 2014, in the case of Eaton Federal Savings Bank, Plaintiff v Kevin D. Aspinall and Tracy L. Aspinall, n/k/a Tracy L. Calabrese, Case No. 13-843-CH, wherein, among other things, the Court allowed the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Kevin D. Aspinall and Tracy L. Aspinall (Mortgagors) to Eaton Federal Savings Bank dated April 24, 2007 and recorded April 26, 2007 at Instrument No. 1179769, Barry County Records, against the Mortgagors. Pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendant Aspinall, for Summary Disposition Against Defendant Calabrese and Judgment of Foreclosure, the Mortgaged Premises described below shall be sold at a public auction by or under the direction of Clerk/Sheriff for the County of Barry to the highest bidder at the main entrance to the Barry County Building, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., local time. The “Mortgaged Premises” are legally described as: Premises situated in the Village of Woodland, County of Barry, State of Michigan: ♦ Commencing at a point 44 rods 7 feet 6 inches South of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan; thence West 14 rods; thence South 4 rods; thence East 14 rods; thence North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Also commencing 48 rods 7.5 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West for the place of beginning, Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan; thence South 4.5 feet; thence West 14 rods; thence North 4.5 feet; thence East 14 rods to the place of beginning. Together with an easement appurtenant to the above .described premises for purposes of ingress and egress thereto and for purposes of working on the garage located thereon over land described as: commencing 48 rods 12 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 21, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, thence West 40.3 feet for the place of beginning thence South 3.5 feet; thence West 30.2 feet; thence North 3.5 feet; thence East 30.2 feet to the place of beginning. The Mortgaged Premises, the address of which is 178 S. Main Street, Woodland, Michigan 48897, also include all right, title and interests held by Kevin D. Aspinall and Tracy L. Aspinall as of April 24, 2007 in the Mortgaged Premises. The Premises may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the date of sale. BODMAN PLC By: Sandra L. Jasinski (P37430) _ Attorneys for Eaton Federal Savings Bank 229 Court Street, P.O. Box 405 Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 (231)627-8000 Date: June 5, 2014 Dates of publication: June 5,12, 19, 26, July 3,10, and 17, 201 4. 77587385 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THATPURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JESSICA RAE MCINTYRE, a single woman, Mortgagor, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of April, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of April, 2010 in instrument #201004070003739 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Six and 59/100 ($180,746.59), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of August, 2014 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located there­ on, situated in the Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MIN­ UTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 624.19 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 220.13 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 800.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, 220.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 800.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES OVER BIVENS ROAD TO HIGHWAY M-79/M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the^ale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the proper­ ty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 7/10/2014 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 CHASE FARM McIntyre (07-10)(07-31) 77588026 NOTICE OF HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER VACANCY The Hastings Area School System is seeking applications for the vacant position on the Board of Education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position until the November 2014 election. Interested persons must submit a letter expressing interest in the Board position and their qualifications for the position to Mr. Jon Hartz Board of Education President, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, MI 49058, by July 14, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. It is the intent of the Board of Education to review candidates and make an appointment to the vacancy from those interested on July 21’ 2014. All applicants must be 18 years of age; a citizen of the United States; a resident of the State of Michigan for at least 30 days; and a resident of the school district. • 77587950 TO EDWARD JONES Women must know what to expect from Social Security Everyone needs to be aware of the financial resources they will have available in retire­ ment. But if you’re a woman, you must be particularly diligent, for a variety of reasons. And that means you’ll need to know just what to expect from Social Security. Why should you, as a woman, pay extra attention to Social Security? For one thing, women often take time off from their careers to care for children and older parents, so they may accumulate less money in employersponsored retirement accounts, such as 401(k) plans. And women still live several years longer than men, according to the Census Bureau. Clearly, then, you need to get the most you can from Social Security. To do so, you will need to consider at least three key factors: • Age — You can start taking retirement benefits as early as 62, but your benefits may be reduced by up to 30% unless you wait until your “full retirement age,” which is likely 66 or 67. If you delay taking benefits until 70, your monthly benefits may be up to a third larger than if you started collecting Social Security at your full retirement age. You’ll need to weigh a variety of factors — such as family longevity, income from employersponsored retirement plans and your antici­ pated financial needs — in determining when you should start taking Social Security. • Employment — If you work while receiv­ ing Social Security benefits before you reach full retirement age, your benefits will be reduced by $1 for every $2 you earn over an annual limit, which generally increases each year. In the year you reach full retirement age, your benefits will be reduced by $1 for every $3 you earn over the limit before your birth­ day. But once you reach full retirement age, your benefits will no longer be adjusted for earned income. • Marital status — As a spouse, you can generally receive Social Security payments based on your own earnings record or collect a spousal benefit of up to 50% of your hus­ band's Social Security benefit. The benefit will be reduced if you start taking it before your full retirement age. To start collecting Social Security spousal benefits, you must be at least 62 years old and your husband must also have filed for his own benefits. If you’re divorced, and you’re not currently married, you can generally receive benefits on your ex­ husband’s Social Security record, as long as you meet certain conditions. (For example, you had to have been married to your ex-hus­ band for at least 10 years.) No matter how much Social Security you ultimately receive, it’s almost certainly not going to be enough to provide all the income you’ll need. So during your working years, try to contribute as much as you can, for as long as you can, to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. At the same time, look for other investment opportunities. And when you reach retire­ ment, create a withdrawal strategy that allows you to stretch out the income you receive from your investments for as long as you can. By saving and investing as much as possi­ ble during your working years, maximizing your Social Security payments and carefully managing your financial assets when you’re retired, you can help improve your chances of enjoying the retirement lifestyle you deserve. This information is believed to be reliable, but investors should rely on information from the Social Security Administration before making a decision on when to take Social Security benefits. It is general information and not meant to cover all scenarios. Your sit­ uation may be different, so be sure to discuss this with the Social Security Administration prior to taking benefits. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ----STOCKS— The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald’s Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. 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MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell M. Peasley, a married man, original mortgagor(s), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated November 19, 2004, and recorded on December 15, 2004 in instrument 1138757, and modified by agreement dated February 7, 2012, and recorded on March 20, 2012 in instrument 201203200002855, and assigned by mesne assignments to CitiMortgage, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Three Hundred NinetyNine and 94/100 Dollars ($120,399.94). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 24, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Maple Grove, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Section 25, distant North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 931.62 feet from the Southwest cor­ ner of said Section 25, thence North 00 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East 220.00 feet along said West Section line, thence North 88 degrees 38 min­ utes 54 seconds East 650.322 feet; thence South 00 degrees 41 minutes 27 seconds West 220.05 feet; thence South 88 degrees 38 minutes 54 sec­ onds West 648.70 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 26, 2014 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #440881F01 (06-26)(07-17) 77587768 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel M. Dowd, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2007, and record­ ed on September 21,2007 in instrument 20070921 0002258, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Twenty-One Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six and 00/100 Dollars ($221,676.00). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 24, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1 - Stoney Point A parcel of land lying between Lot 9 and an unrecorded Subdivision of part of Gary F. Blackman property and the right-of-way of Consumers Power Company and located in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, fur­ ther described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 37 of the recorded Plat of Stoney Point, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 6, said Southeast corner of Lot 37 being South 146.51 feet from the Northeast corner of said Lot 37; thence North 51 degrees 54 minutes East along the North side of a roadway 414.48 feet; thence North 57 degrees 33 minutes East along the North side of said roadway, 181.05 feet to the true place of begin­ ning; running thence North 56 degrees 51 minutes West 219.36 feet to the shore line of Crooked Lake; thence Northeasterly along said shore line for 93 feet; thence Southeasterly to a point on a line run­ ning South 57 degrees 33 minutes West which is 85 feet from the place of beginning, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. . If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 26, 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #432892F01 (06-26)(07-17) 77587791 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Ronald William Ogden and Kimberly Kay Ogden, husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 15th day of February, 2008 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of February, 2008 in Instrument #20080225-0001697 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sufn of One hundred sixty six thousand one hun­ dred seventy seven dollars and 90/100 ($166,177.90), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of July, 2014 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 4.625 per annum and all legaL costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located there­ on, situated in the Township of Rutland, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOT 39 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 40 OF SMITH'S LAKEVIEW ESTATES NUMBER 1, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 2. During the six (6) months immediately fol­ lowing the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 6/26/2014 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 BOA FHA Ogden (06-26) (07-17) 77587829 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 10, 2014 — Page 9 .X fl look back at the stories and columns on local history I In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES < Prison Life in Andersonville, part VIII Chapter X A SEQUEL Following is the eighth part of Prison Life in Andersonville, a 1912 book written by John L. Maile, a Barry County soldier who served in the Civil War and spent 10 months as a Confederate prisoner. Much later in life, he wrote about the imprisonment he endured 150 years ago this month. Maile was bom April 1, 1844, in St. Ives, Huntingdonshire, England, the son of John F. and Sarah Maile. The family arrived in the U.S. May 18, 1850. They were living in Johnstown Township, Barry County, when John, then 17, enlisted in Company F of the 8th Michigan Infantry in September 1861. He re-enlisted Dec. 29, 1863. Maile was taken prisoner May 6, 1864, and served 10 months in Confederate prisons. He was dis­ charged to accept appointment in the U.S. Colored Troops Aug. 11, 1864, and then dis­ charged from the U.S. Army at Camp Chase, Ohio, June 13, 1865. By 1880, Maile was a minister, married to Angeline “Angie” Godsmark (a Michigan native), was the father of three children and was serving a church in Portland Township, Ionia County. John and Angie Maile had seven children in all. The first five were bom in Michigan, and last two in Omaha, Neb. By the family was-living in -Los Angeles, where John served as a minister. Angie died sometime in the 1920s and John in the 1930s in Los Angeles. In the 1930 federal census, John L. was living with daughter, Alice, who was a school teacher. His book was published by Grafton Publishing Company, West Coast Magazine, Los Angeles. This version was made available by Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org) and was brought to the Banner staff’s attention by Hickory Corners genealogist Gordon Mitchell. At the age of 13, the writer attended a series of religious meetings and became pro­ foundly convicted of his obligation to accept Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Lack of moral courage held him back from an open confession. He compromised by secretly pledging to become a Christian after he had entered upon his chosen profession of law. Thereupon his convictions ceased and the matter was forgotten. Now, in his illness in Andersonville prison, answer to prayer, as evidenced in the instance of Providence Spring, turned his attention to his own moral necessities. Well might this introspection occur; for, in this month of August 1864, his prospects of surviving the surrounding conditions were swiftly dimin­ ishing. Blood poisoning, in the form of scurvy, had settled in his face. He tottered from weakness. His long days and weary nights were spent on his blanket, spread on the ground, just within the little shelter tent that was wedged in among others. When eyes were closed to awful sights, the ears must lis­ ten to dreadful sounds. As vitality was ebbing away, and the things of time and sense were withdrawing, the realities of eternity seemed to come to the front. Truly it was time to “pre­ pare to meet thy God.” This must be done at once. The reading of the .little pocket testa­ ment began anew, and the thought was awak­ ened to pray for self; when suddenly there came to mind the forgotten covenant of seven years ago, “I will be a Christian after I become a lawyer.” The obvious conclusion was, “Taken on your own terms, as you cannot be a lawyer, you cannot be a Christian.” Total physical and mental weakness could not cope with this mental suggestion. The reflections that fol­ lowed led to feelings of utter despair. Thus he soliloquized, “In the day of my strength I said “The beloved teacher in after years,” is the only identification John Maile gives of the Niagara County, N.Y., Sunday school teacher, whose words and faith were recalled years later as he lay dying, or so he thought, in the Andersonville prison. ‘No’ to God; now, in the hour of my weak­ ness, he will not hear me. He knows that from fear and not from sincerity I now seek to pray. Hypocritical prayer will but add insult to irijpyyp f pray? ■These confused rea­ sonings were largely due to an anemic brain and mental temptation. The weakened mind accepted a lie in place of the invigorating truth that “now is the day of salvation.” Eternity seemed to open its portals to a realm of darkness into which the soul was being forced by the stress of its own past decision, while high over these gates enthroned in light appeared the radiant form of the Son of God. While this Personage seemed unspeakably lovely and “chief among 10,000,” the solilo­ quizer said, “He has been denied, he is lost to me.” These cogitations filled the waking and sleeping hours of several nights. With a sense of woe unutterable, the decision of doom was accepted. The sensations of a lost soul seemed to be real. Words are entirely inadequate to express the sense of eternal, irremediable loss by which the heart was oppressed. This exhaustive strain could not long continue. The evening of a day of unusually oppressive heat presaged the end. Vividly the thought stood before the mind, “This is my last night on earth.” To the comrade who was blanket­ mate, the home address was given and a whis­ pered good-bye. This was the fully accepted close of life. Sinking into an unrestful slumber, the small hours of the morning arrived, and a forgotten incident of the long ago was revived in a dream. The scene in vision occurred on a beautiful Sunday morning of spring, 11 years before. The location was a village on the old Ridge road in Niagara County, New York. The region was, and is, noted for its orchards of deciduous fruits. On this date the blossoms were out in full. Banks of pink and white embosomed the homesteads that lined the his­ toric highway; sweet odors filled the air, and bevies of bees with droning song were indus­ triously gathering the abundant nectar. Nothing could surpass the beauty of that quiet Lord’s Day morning as the family, consisting of father, mother, older sister and younger brother, with the lad, wended its way to the brick church of the village. They habitually passed, on the outskirts of the same, the stone house of Col. N----- , whose daughter’s hus­ band was absent in the West. The good lady taught in the Sunday school a class of boys who were from 7 to 10 years of age, and although they were possessed of irrepressible juvenile energy, and occasional­ ly, to her distress, seemed to be irreverent; yet they regarded her with sincere respect and gave willing obedience. , See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. The sensations of a lost soul seemed to be real. Words are entirely inadequate to express the sense of eternal, irremediable loss by which the heart was oppressed. This exhaustive strain could not long continue. The evening of a day of unusually oppressive heat presaged the end. Vividly the thought stood before the mind, “This is my last night on earth.” On the Saturday night preceding this question of behavior, but the issue of their Sunday morning, a great burden of solicitude conversion to Jesus Christ took possession of for the safety of her husband was suddenly her mind. She thought to herself, “Why not pressed in upon her mind. To her imagination now? Why not now?” Attracting the attention he seemed to be in extreme peril; perhaps he of the lads by tapping on the pew-top with her was unattended; he might be alone and facing ivory-mounted fan, with countenance a speedy and fatal termination. Possessing a expressing unwonted strength, she said, “My strong faith in God, and believing his readi­ boys, I want you to now be perfectly quiet, ness to hear and answer prayer, at midnight and to bow your heads and close your eyes she aroused from her bed and engaged in an while I pray for you.” irrepressible travail of soul for the far-away The spirit of quiet firmness that accompa­ loved one. For several hours the burden of nied these words, the outreaching of her soul intercession continued. With the coming of as in the interceding exercise of the previous the Sunday morning dawn, the light which night, profoundly impressed the lads. made all nature bright and beautiful was sud­ Instantly and willingly, they took the attitude denly duplicated in her heart. All at once the of reverence; motionless they listened to the burden lifted. Instantaneously her being was tender voice that pleaded in words like these: filled with the sweet assurance that all was “O Lord, my heavenly Father, I ask Thee to well with her husband; that whatever was his help my little boys to give their hearts to danger he was being saved therefrom. A ten­ Thee. Wilt Thou not, by the sacrifice of Thy der gratitude possessed her heart. A sense of dear Son, cleanse their hearts from sin. Wilt union with the mighty Jehovah suffused her Thou give to them a new heart, a clean heart? being with a consciousness of strength and Bestow upon them freely of Thy Holy Spirit, resource, Like Deborah of old, a song of tri­ umph arose in her soul. As the time of going to church approached, the above-mentioned family came along, and, as was their custom, the teacher and her son, who was about the age of the writer, joined them on the way to the sanctuary. As the oth­ ers were conversing by the way, the two boys ran on ahead and the one, having observed on the face of his teacher the marks of suffering, said to his chum, “Newton, what is the matter with your mamma?” “O, Johnny,” was the reply; “My mamma has been feeling awful bad about my papa. I guess she thinks he is going to die, for in the night I heard her talking and talking to God about saving him and making him well. Say, Johnny, if God don’t do what Mamma asks I won’t Lave any Papa, will I?” With their hands joined in a common sym­ pathy, and with mutual tears, the two lads sor­ rowed for a brief moment. But what parental anxiety could hold their abounding life from immediate sympathy with nature smiling all around? By the time the church was reached and cheery salutations had been exchanged with arriving classmates, all impressions of by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters and shoulders, one leg, and a pelvis. grief were forgotten. I need to get a cap on my front tooth But back to Naia’s teeth. They show The teacher, in a mood of chastened glad­ redone — it has a significant chip in it. cavities and pits around the gum line, leadness and confidence,listened[ to t}ie. sermon the venerable pastoFexten3e3To an unusual F Luckily I live at a time in which dentists •ing-scientists to-think-Naia ate a Jot of fruit are in every city and town, plying their or honey. Her small size and delicate bones length. This delay absorbed the brief period of suggest she may not have eaten much trade in ways that can help us each day. time usually given to an intermission, during meat. And she may have gone hungry a A young woman who scientists are call ­ which the intermediates might straighten out ing Naia was not so lucky. She lived about good portion of the time. the kinks that seemed to form in their lithe Naia’s bones contain a special type of 12,000 to 13,000 years ago in what’s now limbs while perched on cushioned seats so DNA known aS mitochondrial DNA. the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. A recent high that their feet dangled short of the carpet. article in New Scientist reports that Naia’s Actually, all of us have mitochondrial DNA The good superintendent, whose gracious teeth have a number of large cavities in — it’s passed down from mother to child. I face and form are remembered as but of yes­ them. Her mouth likely hurt a lot when she sometimes call this type of genetic material terday, called the school to order immediately “mama-DNA.” Different populations of was alive. after the benediction was pronounced. “We humans have different mama-DNA. Naia’s The name Naia comes from a derivative are late,” he said, “and cannot have intermis­ of the Greek for “water nymph.” Naia’s mama-DNA indicates she is related to sion today; classes take their places at once.” remains got their name because they were ancient groups of people who lived in These irrepressible youngsters combined found in a flooded cavern. She was cov­ Eastern Siberia. This fits with the view that the movement of filing into the pew with ered by water owing to ancient climate North America was populated by people motions not included in the regular order. One change. During the end of the Ice Age, who crossed from Siberia to northern North punched another. The lad who had recently when Naia lived, sea level was a great deal America over a land bridge exposed shared the mental distress of his mother now lower. Worldwide, glaciers melted as major because sea level during the Ice Age stood inserted a bent pin under the descending form climate change moved the globe in a so very low. of his companion; resulting in a response that warmer direction, so sea level rose. The Naia’s discovery in a flooded cave is an did not improve the discipline of the occasion. exciting development for archeologists and waters covered Naia ’ s remains, helping The boisterous impulse seized the entire class other researchers who study early human preserve them for modem divers to discov ­ to the annoyance and discomfiture of the history in the Americas. We doubtless have er. teacher, who was seated at their front in the Naia probably felt into a sinkhole in the a lot to learn about the people who first adjoining pew. Several reproving glances rock of the area where she lived. She was reached our shores. But with each discov­ directed toward the young insurgents quieted not alone. Animals also fell into the hole, ery of bones and teeth, we come a bit clos­ them during the opening exercises. as we know from their remains. Some of er to understanding the earliest history of After the vigil of prayer during much of the the animals were creatures like giant sloths those who originally populated our conti ­ preceding night and the answer of peace that and sabertooth cats — creatures that went nent. had been given, we can readily understand the extinct between their time and ours. But state of mind that now possessed the teacher. some of the animals, like the puma or Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the The transient, sportive disorder of the little cougar, are still with us. All of their rural Northwest, was trained as a geolo­ boys was but a harmless ripple on the surface remains were covered, along with Naia, by gist at Princeton and Harvard universities. of her thought. Her soul was in a continued water as sea level rose. This column is a service of the College of attitude of prayer. Her victory in intercession While Naia ’ s remains don ’ t represent a Agricultural, Human and Natural made easy a renewal of request at the throne complete skeleton, they constitute more Resource Sciences at Washington State of grace. Not only her mother-heart but her than just a skull. There are complete arms University. Christian love yearned over the lads who were committed to her care. Not the surface Clues tell history of ancient woman buried by the sea City of Hastings Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Notice of Plan Availability for Public Review and Comment A draft of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update for the City of Hastings will be available for public review and comment for 30 days starting on July 10th at 12 Noon. Any interested residents may review the plan and send comments. Written comments may be sent to the City of Hastings, 201 E. State St, Hastings Ml 49058, C/O Tim Girrbach. Email com­ ments may be sent to TGirrbach@ha$ting$mi.org. Questions or requests for more information may also be directed to Mr. Girrbach at City Hall or at 269.945.2468. Copies of the plan are on file at the following locations: City Hall, 201 E State St; and Hastings Public Library, 227 E State St. The plan is also available for viewing on line at: https://www.facebook.CQm/groups/586221808163763/ J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of. Hastings city limits and help them to live always for Thee. Amen.” Although 11 years had passed away, and the immature experiences of boyhood had been replaced by the opening realities of man­ hood, the above-described events formed the subject matter of the dream on that memo­ rable night in Andersonville. The panorama of what was largely forgotten unfolded before the mind in what was supposed to be the sleep of approaching death. These renewed impres­ sions were so vivid that at the instant of awak­ ing the reality seemed to be with the old-time home; the dream was the being in the prison pen. But a few moments of consciousness were required for the recognition of the actual cir­ cumstances of the present time and place. But, within, all was changed. In the place of despair, an inspiring hope was in the ascen­ dant. The forms and voices of loved ones had been seen and heard. The intercession of the teacher for her little boys had restored the right to pray. While yet in much physical weakness, the day was mostly passed in silent prayer. During the second night, a lessened impression of the dream was repeated. By the second morning, all the processes of thought were restored to the normal condition. The mind and will were able to adopt the irre­ versible determination to henceforth implicit­ ly trust in the living God and to live the life of faith and prayer. And up to the present hour [1912, nearly 50 years later], that determina­ tion has sought to be unfalteringly kept. To be continued. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77588044 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Pursuant to provisions in MCL 211.7cc(19) and MCL 211.7b under P.A. 161 of 2013 the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at 1:00 PM, in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township. Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, to correct qualified errors and to consider appeals related to Principal Residence Exemptions, Qualified Agricultural and Poverty Exemptions. Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 77588031 �Page 10 — Thursday, July 10, 2014 — The Hastings Banner FAIR, continued from page 1 ———---------------------------------------------------------------------Fair board vice president Don Geukes, who has been involved with the fair for decades, said he is especially pleased to see more total community involvement at the fair. “4-H is still definitely the cornerstone, but LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING July 2, 2014 Special meeting opened at 6pm. The Township Board went into closed session at 6:10pm to consult with the Township Attorney regarding a written legal opinion. Open special meeting reconvened at 7:25pm. Adjourned at 8:10pm. Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77588037 Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 1, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board mem­ bers present. Approved minutes with correction from the June 3, 2014 board meeting. Treasurer’s report received. Approved paying of the bills in the amount of $3,836.30. Department reports received and put on file. Approved motion to proceed with purchase of Primary Tender in the amount of $324,000. Approved motion to sell 1990 engine 7 to help facilitate new truck. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy, clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77587970 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. King and Barbara S. King, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2004, and recorded on October 8, 2004 in instrument 1135152, and assigned by said Mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL­ LON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFI­ CATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNA­ TIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-27CB, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200427CB as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six and 68/100 Dollars ($302,136.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 31, 2014. Said premis­ es are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel "D" of an unrecorded plat, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 146 of the plat of Fair Lake Park Annex in Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan said plat being recorded in Liber 4 of plats, Page 63 in County records, and running thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes East 154.42 feet along the North line of said Lot 146 extended Easterly, to the Easterly line of a 66 foot easement; thence North 08 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds East 224.96 feet along said Easterly line of easement; thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes East 580.73 feet along said Easterly line of easement to the true point of begin­ ning; thence South 48 degrees 34 minutes East 190.51 feet; thence South 32 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West 171.86 feet along a traverse line thence North 48 degrees 34 minutes West 215.76 feet; thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes East 170.00 feet to the point of beginning, extending the Northeasterly and Southwesterly lines of said par­ cel to the Waters Edge of Fair Lake together with rights of ingress and egress to North Drive over the 66 foot easement described herein. Subject to an easement for utilities commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 146 of the plat of Fair Lake Park Annex in Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, said plat being recorded in Liber 4 of plats Page 63 in County records, and running thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes East 152.42 feet along the North line of said Lot 146 extended Easterly to the Easterly line of a 66 foot easement; thence North 08 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds East 224.96 feet along said Easterly line of easement, thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes East 580.73 feet along Easterly line of easement, to the true point of begin­ ning thence South 48 degrees 34 minutes East 20 feet; thence Southwesterly 170.00 feet along a line parallel to said Easterly line of easement thence North 48 degrees 34 minutes East 20 feet; thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes feet 170.00 feet to the point of beginning. Also to include a right of way for ingress and egress over a strip of land 1 foot wide (North and South) by 236 feet long (East and West) lying immediately North of the Northern Terminus of North Drive as shown on the plat of Fair Lake Park; (as recorded in Liber 236 of deeds on Page 226). The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 5422 File #440652F01 (07-03) (07-24) . 77587973 there is a lot more community involvement,” he said, noting several churches that will be involved, from the Leighton Church oversee­ ing the birthing tent, to Thornapple Valley Church running the restaurant in the Expo building, and First Baptist Church of Middleville sponsoring a Sunday concert. He also said the involvement of the Barry County Farm Bureau, the antique tractor club, Commission on Aging emergency services, and American Legion with the bingo tent and many niore. Many of the food vendors are local, as well, and the midway is being provided by Elliott’s Amusements of Mason. The family- owned company will bring several major rides and lots of children’s rides to Barry County. A mega-ride pass, available for $45, allows rides throughout the week, and each day, some type of ride special is available. The grandstand will be full of thrilling — sometimes muddy and noisy — entertainment each evening. Monday, July 14, will bring the West Michigan Mud Run, Tuesday the Thumb Tractor Pulling Association, Wednesday, the Broken horn Professional Rodeo, Thursday will have autocross, Friday motocross, and Saturday, the traditional dem­ olition derby. There is an additional charge of $9 or $10 per person for most nightly grand­ stand events. Plenty of free entertainment can be found on the grounds, in the bams looking at the livestock, watching the livestock and 4-H shows, the Community Tent entertainment, antique tractor parades and demonstrations, the Farm Bureau Tent, the Miracle of Birth tent, and much more are free once inside the fairgrounds. Parking at the county fair is plentiful and free. A week-long pass is available for $15 per adult. For more information or to purchase a mid­ way mega-ride pass, visit www.barryexpocenter.com. “4-H is still definitely the cornerstone (of the fair), but there is a lot more community involvement.” Don Geukes, Fair board vice president LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley M Zeeryp and Douglas L Zeeryp Sr, Wife and Husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2006, and recorded on March 23, 2006 in instrument 1161619, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Twenty-Six and 57/100 Dollars ($106,026.57). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 7 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 For more information, .. j FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #406857F02 (07-10) (07-31) 77588039 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by. Ladawn Collard a married woman and Donald R. Collard Jr., her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2008, and recorded on April 11, 2008 in instrument 20080411-0003964, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-One and 83/100 Dollars ($84,741.83). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West quarter post of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 1 degrees 10 minutes 04 seconds West on the West section line 16.50 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East par­ allel to the East and West 1.4 line, 485.09 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds East 403.21 feet; thence South 1 degree 41 minutes 31 seconds East 333.87 feet; thence South 20 degrees 17 minutes 12 seconds West, 461.62 feet; thence South 86 degrees 20 minutes 30 sec­ onds West, 230.40 feet; thence North 1 degree 41 minutes 31 seconds West, 781.76 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public in that part of the above description lying within right of way of Pifer Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #434776F03 (07-10)(07-31) 77587999 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jodi Skinner a married woman to Ronald G. Skinner, her hus­ band, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2010, and recorded on November 3, 2010 in instrument 201011030010223, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERI­ CA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-One and 52/100 Dollars ($181,731.52). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 31, 2014. ’ . Said premises, are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15 of Carter's Fine Lake Park Annex, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 3 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. ,= -55 . Dated: July 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #440171F01 (07-03) (07-24) 77587842 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tina M. Vorva, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2007, and recorded on October 30, 2007 in instrument 20071030­ 0003635, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three and 97/100 Dollars ($137,333.97). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 31, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 06 minutes West 1154.15 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section; thence continu­ ing North 00 degrees 06 minutes West along said West Section line 165.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes East 264.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes East 165.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 28 minutes West 264.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #381444F04 (07-03) (07-24) 77587902 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING JO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia Miller and Kevin Miller, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lakewood Home Finance, Inc. its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 11, 2010, and recorded on April 6, 2010 in instrument 201004060003697, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Matrix Financial Services Corporation as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Three and 29/100 Dollars ($65,393.29). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 17, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning 30 rods East of the North 1/4 post of Section 22, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence East 10 rods, thence South 160 rods to the East and West 1/4 line of said Section, thence West 10 rods, thence North 160 rods to the place of begin­ ning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 19, 2014 , For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #426068F02 (06-19)(07-10) 77587626 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Sale may be rescinded by the following mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marc Trask, a single man, to Larry Kenyon and Ruth Kenyon, husband and wife, dated May 7th, 2010 and record­ ed on May 10th, 2010 recorded as a number 201005100004708 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Five and 85/100 ($57,845.80.) Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7th, 2014. Said premises is situated in The Village of Nashville, County of Barry, and The State of Michigan and is described as: Lot 120 of the origi­ nal Village of Nashville, except: Commencing Northwest Corner of said Lot 120 of the Village of Nashville for a place of beginning; thence South 9.55 feet; thence East 60.73 feet; thence North 4.33 feet; thence East 71.27 feet; thence North 5.22 feet; Thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the reservation of an easement for ingress and egress over the South 1.5 feet of the West 60.73 feet of the premises herein described; said easement being appurtenant to that portion of lot 120 of the Village of Nashville described as com­ mencing at the Southwest corner of said lot 120 of The Village of Nashville, for a place of beginning; thence North 45.45 feet; thence East 60.73 feet; thence North 4.33 feet; thence East 71.27 feet; thence South 49.78 feet; thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Community known as 414 North Queen Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed. If property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, then the redemption period shall be shortened to 30 days for the date of sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. For more information please call: Depot Law Offices Attorneys for Mortgagee 222 West Apple St. P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 77587895 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Samson Adgate single man as his sole and separate prop­ erty, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Cascade Financial, Inc., its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2004 and recorded September 29, 2004 in Instrument Number 1134650, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-One and 28/100 Dollars ($84,821.28) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the plate of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 7, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows:The Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, except commencing at the center of Section 9 for the point of beginning; thence West 990 feet; thence North 660 feet; thence East 990 feet; thence South 660 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale'or to the mortgage" holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008224 (07-10)(07-31) 77588046 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Michael A. Clark and Deborah A. Clark, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 30, 2008 and recorded September 10, 2008 in Instrument # 20080910­ 0009007 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Matrix Financial Services Corporation, by assignment dated May 29, 2014 and recorded June 6, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-005231 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred SixtyNine Dollars, and Ninety-Six Cents ($118,969.96) including interest 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on July 17, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West one-quarter Corner of Section 19, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East 2351.36 feet along the East and West one-quarter Line to the Center of said Section 19; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 833 feet along the North and South one-quarter Line of said Section 19, to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 96.36 feet along said North and South one-quarter Line; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds West, 199.40 feet to the Easterly Line of Archwood Avenue; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 21 seconds East, 96.36 feet along said Easterly Line; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 22 seconds East, 199.36 feet to the point of beginning, subject to all Easements, Conditions or Restrictions of Record. Commonly known as 1659 Archwood Dr, Wayland Ml 49348 The redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 6/19/2014 Matrix Financial Services Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-03706 (06-19)(07-10) 77587667 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 10, 2014 — Page 11 Husband gets jail time instead of cell phone A 34-year-old Hastings woman called police June 25 to report her husband assaulted her after she refused to give him her cell phone. The woman told police she injured her ankle in a struggle, had a scratch on her hand and bruise on her hand. The man was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. Tackle box reportedly taken from boat A 64-year-old Delton man reported theft of a tackle box from his pontoon boat sometime between June 15 and June 30. Police were called to the home in the 300 block of Lakeside Drive, Delton. The esti­ mated value of the tackle box and tackle is about $500. Please don't pick the berries A Shelbyville woman called police July 5 to report someone in a white golf cart trespassing on her property to pick rasp­ berries. Police responded to the 12000 block of Nine Mile Road, Shelbyville. The woman told police she has seen the person at least twice in her front yard picking raspberries from her bushes. The woman said she didn’t want to press charges, but wanted the person to either stop trespass­ ing on her property or at least ask permis­ sion before picking raspberries. Bonfire celebration ends in drunk driving arrest A 52-year-old Hastings man was arrest­ ed and booked into the Barry County Jail facing charges of operating a motor vehiwhile intoxicated. A sheriff’-s deputy stopped a vehicle for failing to yield the right of way at the intersection of M-37 and Airport Road, Hastings. The officer said he was southbound on M-37 when he observed the vehicle on Airport Road nearly cause a collision by not yielding at the intersection. The officer followed the driver to his home in the 2000 block of Heath Road and stopped the driver. The officer reportedly detected alcohol on the driver’s breath and administered a Breathalyzer test that revealed a blood alcohol content of .21 percent. The inci­ dent occurred about 2 a.m. July 4 after the man reportedly had been at a bonfire with friends. Handgun taken from truck A 63-year-old Delton man reported theft of a handgun out of the center console of his pickup truck. The man told police the gun likely had been taken sometime in the . past month. The man said he is not sure when the weapon was taken but was able to provide police with all the documenta­ tion on the gun. The theft was reported to sheriff’s deputies June 30. Police investigate larceny from a vehicle Hastings Police arrested a woman after receiving a complaint June 20 that a wallet was stolen out of a vehicle while parked at Pennock Hospital. Police determined a credit card, which was taken from the wal­ let, was used at a Battle Creek gas station. Police talked to the woman at Pennock Hospital and she produced the wallet for the officers, but told them she was only holding the wallet for the victim. The woman was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. Delton camper trailer broken into A 63-year-old Jenison man reported a break-in to a camper trailer in the 11000 block of East Shore Drive, Delton. The man told sheriff’s deputies June 29 that he uses a lot on East Shore Drive as a camp­ ing site where he has a camper and a stor­ age tent. He told police he was at the campsite in November 2013 for deer hunt­ ing season and had not been there again until June 15. He discovered a pellet gun was missing from the camper as well as a tackle box. A vent on the pop-up camper was damaged. He also found several tools taken from a tool storage box in the front of the camper and off of his pontoon boat docked at the lake. The gas line on the pon­ toon boat had reportedly been cut, as well as the anchor rope. The estimated value of stolen or damaged items is $500. Items taken from vehicles in Lake Odessa A 23-year-old Lake Odessa man report­ ed theft of a wallet, cell phone and $60 cash from two vehicles parked at his resi­ dence on Eaton Highway. Three vehicles were in the driveway, and items were reported missing from two of the vehicles. The man told sheriff’s deputies he saw someone outside at about 2 a.m. and yelled at the person. It was raining hard, and the suspect told the man he had walked to the site and was only trying to get out of the rain. The man invited him inside his home until the rain slowed and then the man left. It was after that, the homeowner realized the items missing from the vehicles. The incident was reported June 18. Novice driver causes concern on the roads A novice driver apparently needs a little more practice after police were called by a concerned motorist who noticed a driver weaving all over the road about 7:30 p.m. June 28. Officers located the vehicle on M­ 43 near Kingsbury Road and eventually were able to stop the driver in the parking lot of the Family Fare store in Hastings. The officer learned the driver had learner’s permit and was practicing for her road test. The male passenger was told to drive the vehicle back to Grand Rapids instead of the student driver. No citations were issued. Matthew Dale Cole, 52, of Pleasant Lake, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while impaired as a third or more offense. He was sentenced July 2 in Barry County Circuit Court to six months in jail with credit for one day served. Judge Amy McDowell ordered the balance of Cole’s jail time be served on a tether and that he attend Alcoholics Anonymous four times per week and receive substance-abuse counseling. He also must serve 36 months of probation and pay $1,258 in court fines and costs. A second charge of operating a motor vehicle while impaired was dismissed. Tyra Lynn Ross, 40, of Dowling, was sen­ tenced July 2 in Barry County Circuit Court for probation violation. She was sentenced to three months in jail, with credit for 21 days served. Ross also was ordered to continue 24 months of probation as imposed in May for a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Judge McDowell ordered Ross be allowed to be released to an in-patient program after 45 days in jail. She also was ordered to pay $758 in court fines and costs. Randy Alan Billings Jr., 31, of Dowling, was sentenced to 80 days in jail and given credit for 80 days already served in jail after State Police share safety tips for summer activities With summer weather here, festival season is in full swing and the Michigan State Police is offering a few reminders for people to stay safe. “There are many fun festivals and annual traditions across Michigan, every summer, said Community Service Trooper Andrew Foster of the Wayland Post. “There are poten­ tial risks involved with any large event, but with the proper safety precautions, everyone can have a fun and safe time. ” pleading guilty to a charge of failure to pay child support. He was sentenced July 3 in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell. In addition to the time served, Billings must serve 60 months of probation that can be transferred if accepted by the State of Tennessee. He must pay $1,143 in fines, costs and restitution. In a separate case, Billings also was sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of oper­ ating and maintaining a controlled substance lab. He was given credit for 80 days served and must pay $758 in court fines and costs. A second charge of operating and maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine was dis­ missed. /^T T") Loud-party investigation leads to arrest While investigating a complaint of a loud party around 10 p.m. July 1 in the 500 block of east Madison Street, Hastings, police learned of a warrant for one 26year-old man at the party. Police warned the people at the party to quiet down and served the warrant on the 26-year-old man from Battle Creek. The man was wanted on a warrant out of Battle Creek Police Department and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department for failure to appear. He was booked into the Barry County Jail. Delton park manager reports open doors The park manager for Lakeside Driver Trailer Park in Delton reported an open garage door at 304 Lakeside Drive. The property is used as a vacation/weekend cottage and the owners live in Canada. The owner reported a flat-screen television missing from the cottage. The property owners told police they will get to the cot­ tage as soon as possible and make a detailed list of any additional missing items. The incident was reported June 10 at about 5:30 p.m. Man faces drunk driving charges after June 23 incident A 62-year-old Hastings man was arrest­ ed and booked into the Barry County Jail facing charges of operating a motor vehi­ cle while intoxicated. Sheriff’s deputies were called to a traffic accident on East Cloverdale Road near Bird Road. Officers determined there was no crash, but they found the driver lying in the ditch along the side of the road. The driver was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and released. He was then booked into the Barry County Jail. The incident was reported June 23 at about 9:15 p.m. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT CIRCUIT DIVISION FILE NO. 14-323-CH ORDER TO ANSWER HON. AMY L. MCDOWELL MARGARET MCKEOWN, Plaintiff, vs. MARY J. BARNUM, Defendant. Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 Attorney for Plaintiff At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan On the 23 day of June, 2014. TO: MARY J. BARNUM AND/OR THE HEIRS OF MARY J. BARNUM. Based on the pleadings filed in the above entitled case, it is ordered that Mary J. Barnum or the heirs of Mary J. Barnum shall file a Notice of Interest in the real property described as: NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 2 T3N R10W LYING NE’LY OF HWY. 0.65 ACRES +/at least 3 days prior to the date noted below, to assert any interest in the above described property. If the Defendants fail to do so that shall constitute a default in the above entitled manner, and on the 30th day of July, 2014 at 2:00 o’clock in the after­ noon, this Court shall take proofs and shall termi­ nate whatever interest MARY J. BARNUM and/or THE HEIRS OF MARY J. BARNUM may have in and to the above described property unless a Notice of Interest in the Real Property is filed or unless Defendants or their representatives appear on that date. Amy L. McDowell, Circuit Judge Drafted by: Nathan E. Tagg (P68994) Tripp & Tagg, Attorneys at Law 206 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 948-2900 77587848 Matthew Jay Ramsey, 32, of Delton, plead­ ed guilty June 4 in Barry County Circuit Court to failure to pay child support. He was sentenced July 3 by Judge McDowell to 61 days in jail, with credit given for 61 days already served. He must serve 60 months of probation and pay $16,566 in restitution and $300 in additional fines and costs. 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HASTINGS 4 | . h 1 A l itv LvAlItt. • Park in well-lighted, well-trafficked areas and always lock your vehicle. • Children of any age should be accompa­ nied by an adult. • Create a meeting place ahead of time in case someone gets separated from the group. • Keep hydrated by drinking water throughout the day. • Women should carry their purses close to their bodies, or not carry one at all. Wallet should be in a front pocket or in a pocket with a zipper. • Keep possessions within eyesight. Do not leave items unattended in public areas, such as on the beach. • Do not drink and drive. Jeffery Robert-Jay Bissett, 27, of Nashville, was sentenced July 2 in Barry County Circuit Court for probation violation. Bissett was sentenced to 60 days in jail, with credit for two days served. Bissett will con­ tinue 24 months of probation as ordered in June after pleading guilty to two charges of possession of a controlled substance of less than 25 grams. 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(269)838-8536 Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot~tage"~~~~ House (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. TOP DOLLAR Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! Pick-Up Available 4 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (PG-13) FRI-SUN 11:00, 2:30, 6:05. 9:40 MON-WED 6:05, 9:40 opportunity SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DENNA L. SHERRY, A SINGLE WOMAN, to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPO­ RATION, Mortgagee, dated June 28, 2004, and recorded on June 30, 2004, in Document No. 1130097, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Two Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($101,562.55), including interest at 6.375% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on July 24, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1 / 2 OF LOTS 1297 AND 1298 OF THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE, OF HASTINGS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORD­ ED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC. FKA CHASE MAN­ HATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002434 FNMA (06-26) (07-17) 77587834 77582776 qogoautoparts.com NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Plan­ ning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the Barry County Zoning Ordinance of 2008 that the following article will be considered for amendment. A-1-2014 Under Article 23, Section 2386 - Wireless Communication Antenna (All changes are in BOLD type) A. Definition. “A monopole, lattice and/or guyed structure in excess of sixty (60) feet height... H. General Provisions. (3.) All proposed towers more than sixty (60) feet in height shall be submitted... (15.)... monopole over sixty (60) feet in height 1500 feet... MEETING.DATE: July 28, 2014. TIME: 7:00PM PLACE: Community Room, (former Hastings Library Building) at 121 South Church Street, Hast­ ings, Ml Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820, or email to: The proposed amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058, between the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM (closed between 12-1 PM) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (269) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77587986 �Page 12 — Thursday, July 10, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Charter encouraged to support COA’s millage renewal i By Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Terry Dennison, a 13-year member of the Commission on Aging board, addressed the Hastings Charter Township board Tuesday to encourage all present to support the COA’s Aug. 5 millage renewal request. “I love serving on this board,” Dennison told township board members. “There are so many great things the COA does for folks that doesn’t get put into the paper. “The COA is more than just the ‘meals on wheels’ program. We have served hundreds of families and seniors with programs that pro­ vide meals through out the county, assistance weatherizing and performing minor repairs to help seniors stay in their homes, and. provid­ ing over 12,265 hours of Adult Day Services, which is very, very popular.” The Meals on Wheels program has served more than 58,000 meals to 2,90 homebound residents and provided more than 10,000 hours of home care to 136 homebound seniors who are trying to remain independent, added Dennison. Each year, he said, the COA reaches more than 1,800 adults and many have benefited from addition services such as assistance with tax preparation and help understanding health care and insurance coverage. On the primary ballot will be a request to ■ renew the .4907 mills to continue to help fund the COA’s services to all older adults living in every township and municipality in Barry County. Dennison thanked the board for its time and reminded board members that the millage renewal will equate to a $25 per year cost for a home with a taxable value of $50,000. “This is a such a small amount, but the effects reach so many,” said Dennison, who added that there are COA sites in Delton, Nashville, Woodland and Hastings, along with cooperative efforts with many Middleville restaurants. Additional business before the board on Tuesday also included discussion of a second recycling module which is in the final plan­ ning stages and will soon be constructed, solar panels frame work currently being fabri­ cated for powering the recycling program, and that the location of the township hall was being prepped to be the cite of the recycling program and equipment. Supervisor Jim Brown noted that he had received a letter from the Department of Environmental Quality informing the town­ ship that it did not receive a grant that would have partially funded the recycling module program. “They liked the idea, but they were looking for something more along the lines of research and data collection, not the actual working model,” explained Brown. Jenee Phillips, treasurer, asked Brown when the recycling operations will begin, to which Brown replied, “sometime in August, I hope. That is the plan.” Approved was the volunteering of Keith Murphy to the township’s election committee, to help run the election process during the Aug. 5 primary election. All the board members and guests agreed that the new driveway to the nearby cemetery was very nice, having been redone by Murray’s Asphalt services, and that they are eager to see the results after Murray’s resur­ faces the township hall parking lot later this month. Anita Mennell, clerk, and Phillips, along with Brown, and trustees Murphy and Mennell discussed the best way to elicit more participation from neighboring townships with respect to the Municipal Township Association’s forum for township officials. “We need to know if the other townships want to continue with this or not,” said Murphy. “With only five or six officials showing up, it doesn’t bode well for unifor­ mity in operations.” Suggestions were made to send out a sur­ vey to all the township officials requesting feedback on the forum in an effort to improve attendance. Murphy shared that the addition to the EMS building was progressing nicely and, with the exception of the rain, the project is moving forward. The committee for EMS 911 is confident that the addition will be complete within the projected 120 day timeframe. “Trusses for the building should be arriv­ ing this week,” said Murphy, an EMS 911 committee member. “We are happy with everything and how it is progressing thus far.” Also noted by Murphy, was that the EMS 911 committee seat, vacant since the begin­ ning of the year, has been filled. Brown shared that the city of Hastings, with the skills of City Manager Jeff Mansfield, will be getting all entities together to discuss the feasibility and facilities study as it addresses the potential for a new firestation. “The ideas to be discussed will include the centralization of services within the new fire station,” added Brown, “including within the building, emergency services such as BIRCH arid Mercy Ambulance, as well as, the possi­ bility of having representatives fromstate and local law enforcement sited in the same build­ ing. The meetings are scheduled to take place during the week of July 15.” Before adjourning the meeting, the board was asked by Diane Phillips how to get a Veteran’s Memorial sign for headstones in the cemetery, to which Ron Mennell answered that she would have to contact the Veteran’s Affairs office to request one. Cewitty Congratulations on the 162nd Barry County Fair Fireworks cap pleasant days during holiday weekend Even the fireworks seems to be smiling at Gun Lake Saturday night in this photo by Laura Christensen. Local lake associations provided fireworks over the three-day holiday weekend, and Mother Nature supplied pleasant weather. Jeff Baurs of Delton captured earth, wind, fire, water and even a sea plane in this photo taken Friday night, July 4, at Wall Lake. 1351 N. M-43 Highway Hastings, Michigan 49058 See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. (269) 945-9554 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-07-24.pdf a089458062a239993ea10e1bbe74ea27 PDF Text Text Hastings appoints school board member Newton derby’s best with same old engine See Story on Page 7 See Story on Page 13 804879110187 Thursday, July 24, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 29 PRICE 750 New Hastings High School principal named NEWS BRIEFS Music, stories and Grumpy Oid Men at Plaza Everyone is invited to enjoy music and entertainment for the young and young at heart at noon and classic rock at 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday, July 24, as Playing at the Plaza continues at the Hastings Spray Plaza located at the cor­ ner of Church and State streets in down­ town Hastings. The fun starts at noon with Tunes and Tales by Tricia. Tricia was bom into a family where music and storytelling was a way of life. With 30 years of teaching experience in early childhood class­ rooms and Gladys the Guitar by her side, Tunes and Tales by Tricia seemed to be the next natural next step. Then at 6:30, Grumpy Old Men, a group of seasoned local musicians, will take the stage to perform a selection of classic rock from the 1960s and 1970s. ‘You Wt T it With You’ continues in Delton The Delton Amateur Community Theatre will present its final perform­ ances of “You Can’t Take it with You” Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m., at Delton Kellogg High School Auditorium. The cast includes Will Eichelberger, who is also the show’s director, Cassi Leonard, Mike Bassett, Jake Collier, Renae Feldpausch, Karla Fales, Sarah Eddy and Dan Jeska, Sonia Bates, Devin Kalee, Jen Kalee, Rachel Higdon, Angie Greenfield, Dave Staiger, Monica Staiger, Drake Storm and Austin Wines, with a special performance by Marianne Struckmeyer. Stage direction is provided by Elvin East. . : Tickets — $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students — are available at Delton District Library, Mid-Lakes Screenprinting, The Local Grind, Delton Floral, Barry County Lumber and the Thornapple Arts Council. Tickets also will be available at the door. Lake Odessa’s Depot Day is Saturday Depot Day will mark its 22nd year Saturday, July 26, at the historic depot in downtown Lake Odessa. The museum will open at 10 a.m. with new historical displays. Entertainment will be provided from noon to 4 p.m. Concessions will include brats, hot­ dogs and ice cream. Past and present Lake Odessa Fair Board members will be honored, begin­ ning at 1 p.m. The Janie Rodriguez Award will be announced at 2 p.m. New this year will be Pickle Palooza, with a focus on pickles, including a pickle-tasting contest. The public is encouraged to bring homemade pickles to be judged in several categories. The focus is to have fun and discover the best pickles in town, said organizers. Depot Day and the museum are at 117 Emerson St. in Lake Odessa. For more information, call John Waite, 616-890­ 5769. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings Area Schools System Board of Education Monday unanimously approved a two-year contract for Chris Macklin, thedistrict’s new high school principal, and wel­ comed him to the district. Superintendent of Hastings Area Schools Carrie Duits said Macklin has a proven track record, “Building positive school culture and cli­ mate has been a strength of his,” she said, “increasing student achievement with a focus on school improvement planning. “He has had a graduation rate of over 90 percent for all demographic groups; that is very outstanding in our profession,” Duits added. “His work has included increasing col­ lege partnerships as well as [career and tech­ nical education[ course offerings.” Macklin replaces former principal Kevin Riggs who resigned at the end of the 2013-14 school year, after two years in that post. Duits said that after the position was post­ ed in June, the district received 22 resumes. Of those 22 applicants, four were selected for the interview process, which included meet­ ings with two community groups, interviews with central office administrators, writing samples and multiple reference checks. “We had over 20 applicants, and, I want to emphasize, we had four outstanding individu- Chris Macklin is the new principal of Hastings High School. als who went through the process, and it was very rigorous,” said Duits. “They all had dif­ ferent strengths; but, it was Chris’ proven track record that made him stand out.” Macklin is currently principal of the high school in St. Louis, a district in Gratiot County; a post he has held for three years. Other previous experience includes middle school principal, three years; middle school assistant principal, 12 years; alternative edu­ cation coordinator, three years; high school teacher, three years; high school alternative education teacher, 11 years. Macklin also has a master’s degree in educational leadership. Macklin said he was pleased to accept the post and is looking forward to the start of the 2014-15 school year. A resident of Plainwell, Macklin said he was looking for a post that was closer to home that also matched his pro­ fessional goals and said he believes Hastings is a good fit. Duits agreed. “I think he is a great match for our schools and our community,” she said. In related action, the board also approved the monthly personnel report, which included the hiring of two new middle school social studies teachers: Kristin Kasinsky and Matthew Williamson. In other business, the board: • Adopted the 2014-15 school tax levy res­ olution that includes an operating tax levy of 17.9262 mills on non-primary residents exemption property for general operating expenses, a debt retirement tax rate of 4.80 mills and a state education tax of 6 mills, as required by state law. • Agreed to participate in the National School Lunch Program and approved break­ fast and lunch prices for the 2014-15 school year: Breakfast, full-price, $1.50; reduced price, 30 cents; lunch, full-price type-A stu­ dent lunch, $2.65; reduced-price student typeA lunch 40 cents; adult lunch, $3.50. • Approved the activity admission price schedule and pass plan for the 2014-15 school year: Admission for all high school athletic activities will be $5 for students and adults; middle school athletic events, $3 for adults and $2 for students. Passes, except for tourna­ ments and invitationals for both middle and high school for students will be $40 for all sports during a season; adult pass, $80 for all sports during a season; all-season family pass, $200 for admission of all immediate family members during all seasons. • Awarded food service contracts for the 2014-15 school year to Prairie Farms/Bareman’s of Holland for dairy prod­ ucts and Aunt Millie’s of Battle Creek for baked goods. • Recognized Donna Garrison who recent­ ly resigned from her seat on the board, and middle school principal Chris Cooley, who served as interim superintendent, for their service to the district. • Announced its next regular meeting would be at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings. County.board’sTJOfifcal storm passes, cleanup underway by Doug VanderLaan , Editor , Amidst a firestorm that developed last week over' their mishandled purchase of a snowplow truck for the sheriff’s department, Barry County commissioners got a compli­ ment from one resident at their board meet­ ing Tuesday. “I’ve held public office, and I know it’s not easy without some stones being thrown at you,” said George Cullers during the meeting’s final public comment period, “but I hope they ricochet off you.” Plenty of stones were being thrown Tuesday, however, the biggest from Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker. “I am a law enforcement professional, and I care nothing about the political games that go on in these meetings,” intoned Baker, who was at the center of last week’s discov­ ery that the sheriff’s department request for approval to purchase a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and snowplow had already occurred without the board’s knowledge. “I was simply doing what I was told ... and I defy anyone to cite one time that I was required to do something and I did not.” Baker maintained in remarks after last week’s meeting and again Tuesday that he had been given clearance from County Administrator Michael Brown to make the purchase though he never did forward to the dealer the check he was written and never did receive delivery of the truck. Brown was not the only target in Baker’s sights Tuesday. Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg was checked for attacking Baker’s integrity by suggesting that Baker’s after-the-fact request was sleight of hand and Board Chair Joyce Snow was written up for her comment that “somebody just- saw a deal and got excited.” “She thinks I’m immature or irresponsi­ ble,” charged Baker who went on to say, “I would ask, particularly from Commissioner Stolsonburg and from Michael Brown, a public apology.” With that, Baker held up his hand and announced, “Here’s the check.” After laying it on the podium, Baker wheeled out of the room to scattered applause. Baker should have stayed with the check. Commissioners later approved the snowplow truck purchase, and the two commissioners and county administrator emerged from the woodshed to provide their apologies. There were still rocks on the stone pile, though. “There are some questions commissioners should have been asking,” said citizen Jack Miner, who called commissioners’ attention to the fact that the need for a snowplow truck — especially with a $28,000 price tag — wasn’t more closely researched. “Did the sheriff’s department ever put it [snow plowing service at the jail] out for bid to see what it would cost?” asked Miner. “One commissioner here has a $3,000 quote for what it would have cost to plow the sher­ iff’s department last year — and that was a record year for snowfall. “This could turn into a real snowball,” added Miner. “I suggest that you table this request and start over again.” Commissioners, who minutes later pro­ vided 7-0 approval for the purchase, appar ently were not in a waiting mood. Ironically, it was Miner who presented the check left by Baker at the speaker’s podium To Stolsonburg, sitting immediately adjacent, adding, “there’s a check here that belongs to somebody.” Stolsonburg may have been the appropri­ ate recipient since his member’s time remarks included an apology to Baker and a flag-waving salute to the sheriff’s depart- See BOARD, page 12 Barry Township puts reserve force on hiatus by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Pending individual review by the township board, all members of the Barry Township reserve force have been told their status is now defunct and, pending compliance with recommended training certification, will be required to re-approach the board for re­ instatement to the township’s law enforce­ ment department. The new policy requires each potential reserve officer to have or to acquire addition­ al certification and training as recommended by the Michigan Township Association. That group’s Participating Plan and Risk Management Department has been requested by Barry Township to review its policies and procedures regarding the township’s law enforcement and fire departments. Township Clerk Debra Knight began Tuesday’s meeting of the board by reading a letter of correspondence from Kristy Etue, director of Michigan State Police, acknowl­ edging receipt of the township’s request for assistance in reviewing the operations of its police department. Etue informed the town­ ship that the request had been forwarded to Captain Michael Brown, Fifth District com­ mander. Knight also informed the board of recom­ mendations received from the MTA Participating Plan and Risk Management Department after its initial meeting with the board. “The recent meeting (with board members) allowed the risk control department to assist the township’s (police) department in reduc­ ing any existing and potential liability expo­ sures that may be present in your day to day operation,” read the letter from MTA’s Mike Gongels. “During our meeting, we discussed the various operations of your (police )department, including policy and procedures’. After review of this information, we recommend the following regarding the use and training of reserve officers: • The township and police department should enroll your reserves that do not have any law enforcement experience at all, in an outside reserve academy. • The township and police department should train those reserves that have a back­ ground in law enforcement through your in house training program. • The township and police department should enroll reserves in a driving course before they are authorized to operate entity owned vehicles. • The township and police department should only allow for reserves that have pre­ vious law enforcement experience or have gone through an outside reserve academy. • The township police department should utilize reserve officers for their initial intend- See RESERVE FORCE, pg. 15 Ride 'em, Redman Barry County Agricultural Society President Dennis Redman takes a spin on a bull during the Broken Horn Rodeo Wednesday at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 2 — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Week of good weather leads to great crowds at Barry County Fair 2014 by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Mother Nature cooperated this year and gave the Barry County Fair week some of the best weather it’s had in years. And that trans­ lated into lots of people visiting the fair, spending money on the midway games and rides and filling the seats for the grandstand shows. “I don’t have the final numbers yet, but I can tell you it was one of the best years we’ve had in a long, long time,” said fair board pres­ ident Dennis Redman. “And we needed it.” Numbers for the past two years had been disappointing. Both years the weather was extremely hot during fair week, with temper­ atures soaring into the 90s and near 100 degrees. Redman said those kinds of days are just hard to get people to want to go to the fair and do anything. But it was a totally different story this year. The week started out a little wet with rain showers soaking the grounds at some time each day Sunday through Wednesday. But most of the showers were short-lived and did­ n’t cause much trouble. Temperatures Tuesday were only in the 60s, making visitors bring sweatshirts and blankets while they watched the shows and rode the rides'. Redman said that didn’t seem to deter many visitors. Unlike the past two years, campers at the fair didn’t have issues with running air condi­ tioners and blowing fuses when the system became overloaded on a couple of occasions. “We didn’t have any problems at all,” said Redman. “It was a very good week.” Redman said he heard several comments that the midway was better this year than in the past. He said he believed it was cleaner, with nicer rides, and friendly attendants. “They were a good fit for us,” he said. The midway was packed on children’s day Wednesday, he said, and the bams were filled with families looking at the livestock. The rodeo on Wednesday night was delayed a bit by a brief shower, but Redman said it didn’t seem to affect the crowd at all. Redman said Friday and Saturday nights were also stellar attendance nights. “Mother Nature really cooperated for us this year,” he said. “It wasn’t anything we can control, but it sure was nice.” The 4-H livestock auctions Thursday and Friday were also well attended, and prices were extremely good for participants. Total, the sales brought in more than $800,000 for the 4-H exhibitors. According to information from the Extension office, the large animal sale Friday The pole vault demonstration and competition draws a lot of attention as contest­ ants reach for the skies to successfully clear the bar Saturday. Final numbers are not in, but the 2014 Barry County Fair was one of the best in recent years, likely due in part to the mild weath­ er. netted $694,466 for the sheep, beef and swine sold. That compares to $560,471 from the large animal sale a year ago. In addition to the large animal sales, the gallon of milk from the champion dairy cow netted $23,059 compared to $23,279 a year ago. The dairy feeder calves are sold in a silent auction separate from the livestock auc­ tion, and this year brought in $37,074 The small animal sale Thursday brought in $45,825 for the poultry, goats and rabbits. The small livestock auction totaled $38,820 in 2013. The large animal sale included 87 lambs, 79 steers and 328 hogs sold. 4-H participation numbers also remained strong with 1,957 non-livestock projects judged, 126 Young Clovers participating at fair, and 731 youth participating in showman­ ship contests during the week. Redman said the 4-H livestock at the Barry County Fair is second to none. “Our 4-H livestock sales can compete with anyone in the state,” he said. “And the quali­ ty of our animals, I would put up against any­ one.” Hailey Wilkins, 7, of Kentwood flies her helicopter with no hands at the Barry County Fair-midway. The 4-H dairy show was Thursday morning, followed by the dairy feeder show. Here, the judge walks down the line of contest­ ants during one of the dairy feeder classes. After running wheat through a thresher, members of the antique gas and steam engine club pitch straw into a baler Saturday, one of the many demonstrations in the antique farm machinery area during the week. These three contestants from the Great Race head toward the beef and dairy wash racks to rinse off after the racing through mud. Pictured are (from left) Olivia Meeker of Hastings, Trinity Lorenz of Delton and Juliann Meeker of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner/*— Thursday, July 24, 2014 — Page 3 Free rides in a horse-drawn wagon have become an anticipated part of the Barry County Fair. Here, Don Solomon, who for years provided the horses and wagon before ‘retiring’ two years ago, returns Saturday night to fill in for the week’s regular driver. With the return of the Great 4-H Race Saturday, contestants had the chance to get a little dirty as they slid through mud as part of the challenge. Tractors wind their way through the fairgrounds Friday evening. The tractor parade, featuring many brands of tractors from various decades in an assortment of colors, altered its route and time each evening. Although they were not as unusual as the lemur or prairie dogs on display in the exotic animal display, these goats, cattle and sheep are more accessible - and eager to eat. Both the large and small animal auctions were extremely well attended, setting a record of $800,424 paid during the combined sales, including the silent auction for the dairy feeder calves and the pooled bid for the dairy gallon of milk. PELVIC/TRANSVAGINAL MESH? Jackson Hayes, age 6, of Hastings works hard to patiently stand like a statue as Farmer John brings out a piglet during one of his educational presentations. 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We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Face in the pie Banner July 17, 1947 Smeared but happy — Two of-the entrants in the pie-eating contest, staged Friday as an event of the gala circus which con­ cluded the third week of activity at the city’s three playgrounds, are pictured above. Shown behind the portion of the pie that didn’t get inside is Nancy Keenan, 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Keenan, and Bob Erway, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Erway. The pie-spattered youngsters weren’t among the winners, but they don’t look unhappy. — Photo by Barth Have you met? No one’s ever accused Randy Eggers of not being comfortable in his shoes — or his threeinch spiked stiletto heels, either. “That was my first role with the Thornapple Players,” chuckles the burly Middleville man. “I was an escaped convict running from the law, so they put me in a dress, a wig and the heels — along with my goatee and mustache.” Ever since high school, when football sea­ son ended and rehearsals for the school musi­ cal began, Eggers has had the inner confidence to fit into both the world of cleats and the world of stiletto heels. There’s no doubt where that came from. “She always told us to be honest, to be our­ selves and to just have fun,” Eggers, 52, recalls of his mother, Donna, who died of can­ cer in 2010. It’s in her memory that he lives out that advice every day, but especially in his most important community role as chairman of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event scheduled Aug. 8 and 9 at the Barry County Expo Center. “My reward comes in watching what other people can do,” he says of the committee and volunteers who make up the event. “We want to see a cure for cancer because you always hear of somebody who has it.” The Barry County Relay for Life event has been a major player in that effort. Eggers points to Hope Lodge in Grand Rapids, which is the only facility in the state in which the American Cancer Society is able to provide free lodging for the families of cancer patients receiving hospital treatment. In the past 20 years, Barry County Relay for Life has pro­ vided more than $1.7 million in donations to that effort. For the cause to which he’s dedicated his private life and the contributions he’s made to his community through the arts — and foot­ ball, of course — Randy Eggers is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Favorite boyhood memory: There’s so many ... probably just the neighborhood I Randy Eggers grew up in with its closeness and lots of kids. Most treasured possession: My memory. Last time I was inspired: A week ago when I read an article about the American Cancer Society teaming up with Stand Up 2 Cancer to work together. Favorite play line: “I’m so pretty, oh so pretty,” my opening line as the ex-con in stilet­ tos. Greatest site I’ve visited: The Grand Canyon. My wife surprised me with it as a 50th birthday gift. World’s biggest challenge: Compassion. If I could have a 6do-over’ in life: I don’t think I’d want one because I wouldn’t be the person I am now. < Trait I most admire in others: Willingness which can be tied in to so many things ... will­ ingness to be compassionate, to lend a hand, etc. Best advice I ever received: Treat people with the same respect you expect them to treat you with. Favorite nickname: Beef. I got it the first day of freshman football from [Coach] Gary McKee. He yelled at me, “Eggers, move that beef.” It’s stuck ever since. Best book I ever read: I read magazines and newspapers — cover to cover. Playing my iPod right now: Marrillion. Late 80s rock. Talent I wish I had: To play the piano. There’s so many different things you can do with it. My idea of perfect happiness: I’m not sure there is such a thing. I was most happy when: My two daugh­ ters were bom. I’m looking forward to: The Relay for Life pancake breakfast Aug. 9 when Chris Cakes flips pancakes onto people’s plates from 15 feet away. Person I’d most like to meet: Bono. How people describe me: Funny, tries to make people laugh. Caring and compassion­ ate. Greatest achievement: Making it to 52 years old. Last time I was star struck: 1988 at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville. I got my picture taken with Miss America 1987, Kelly Cash — Johnny Cash’s niece. Advice I’d give a youngster: Complete your education. If my life had a theme song: “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Best thing about Barry County: The peo­ ple. You’ve got longtime residents trying to teach new residents about how it is to live here. People are willing to work together. Each week, The Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll provide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be fea­ tured because of volunteer work, fun-loving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell or any other reason? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. I don’t know if many residents in Barry County have noticed, but, in recent months, our county board appears to be somewhat dysfunctional. That became especially apparent at last week’s meeting when, during the agen­ da’s final public comment time, citizen Jack Miner questioned commissioners about an agenda item request from the sheriff’s department for the purchase of a new plow truck. “Has that plow truck you just approved buying for the sheriff’s department already been purchased?” Miner asked the board. “It’s stated on the agenda as a request to purchase the truck — after the fact.” When Undersheriff Bob Baker addressed the board earlier in the meet­ ing, commissioners made jokes about the poor condition of the vehicle the depart­ ment presently uses, but they were remiss in asking any serious questions about the need for a new truck or in voicing con­ cern that they might be voting on some­ thing that was “after the fact.” Commissioner James Dull character­ ized the present vehicle as “Jay’s truck,” in reference to its use, primarily, by a sheriff’s department employee. Other commissioners jested about its rusty con­ dition, but no one brought up any ideas of potential savings or having the county’s current snow plowing contractor also plow the jail property instead of dedicat­ ing a new $28,000 vehicle to that area alone. Yet, when Board Chair Joyce Snow called for the vote, commissioners voted unanimously to make the purchase. When Miner expressed his concerns to the board about the process, though, board members did a complete' turn­ around, changing their tune to one of con­ cern that the purchase they had just agreed to had been a breach of board pol­ icy and county rules. Miner’s words must have hit a com­ missioner conscience .nerve, especially when he said, “This is amazing to me that this happens only with the sheriff’s department,” and then accused the board of allowing the sheriff’s department to spend $28,000 of taxpayer money with­ out demanding that the proper processes be followed. *. “The board’s role, constitutionally, is to authorize these expenditures,” responded Commissioner Ben Geiger. “The fact that it happened without board approval is not cool.” Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg added that, “it may have been more than just a miscommunication. I hope that he [Baker] will be more clear the next time.” In a later conversation with the Banner, Baker made it clear where responsibility in the check affair lay. “They [the commissioners] don’t pre­ pare for meetings like they say they do,” said Baker. “The description of the action was on the agenda request form — every­ body had that in advance. They had the bill when the check was cut July 10, and I had the check before I went to [Tuesday’s] meeting.” At this week’s meeting Tuesday, Baker returned to read a statement requesting an apology from commissioners and from County Administrator Michael Brown for the way they characterized his request after he left last week’s meeting. Apologies aside, I say there’s plenty of blame to go around. When Baker appeared with his request for funds to purchase a new snowplow truck, he never mentioned that he had a check in hand which, if he had, may have led to an entirely different discussion. Was he set­ ting up Brown and his office by appear­ ing before the board with a request that was already fulfilled? When county taxpayers read about bungling processes like this, they should ask themselves, “What’s going on at the county courthouse?” Has local government been reduced to these “gotcha” moments or was this, truly, just a simple misunderstanding? First of all, the request was not a bud­ geted item, so commissioners should have done their homework and asked more questions prior to approving the purchase. A simple phone call to Brown probably could have alleviated most of the problems. Secondly, it seems like this board thrives on controversy, which comes from members’ lack of respect for one another and allowing the meetings to turn into political rants and rages. A good example is the discussion of whether we should allow political campaigns to show their colors during events at Charlton Park or at the Barry County Fair. Come on, there have been politicians with signs, handouts and handshakes at the county fair since it began 162 years ago. It’s still considered a “must” for politicians and, if they weren’t present, citizens would be criticizing them for their lack of partici­ pation. As for candidates campaigning at Charlton Park, it was the Fourth of July - the celebration of our independence from an oppressive government! At the county level, taxpayers expect the officials to be prepared, to ask good questions and work together for better decisions. Rather than trying to place blame on Brown or the sheriff’s depart­ ment or even the county board, let’s agree that this check approval affair was noth­ ing more than a misunderstanding and maybe everyone involved learned a valu­ able lesson. In the future, if a commis­ sioner, county employee or even a citizen doesn’t understand an issue, then that per­ son should take the time to get the infor­ mation needed before making any con­ clusions. In recent months, I’ve heard concerns from several people in county govern­ ment on how this board has a tendency to micromanage rather than to govern. I sit oh a number of local boards, and it bothers me when I see board members second-guessing administrators. I don’t have a problem with asking pointed ques­ tions, but it’s easy to minimize an admin­ istrator’s responsibility when board mem­ bers question and demean their authority. Barry County has a reputation for hav­ ing some of the most effective depart­ ment heads for a county of our size in the state. Our court system has been acknowl­ edged as an example of effective govern­ ment and was recognized for its judicial efficiency by the Michigan Supreme Court. Yet, recently our county board took on micromanaging the courts after commissioners opened discussions on moving the circuit court — which would cost the county a great deal of money — even after they were told by the judges that it wasn’t necessary. “The county doesn’t need to spend so much money on a court system that oper­ ates at such a high-efficiency level,” Chief Judge Bill Doherty told commis­ sioners at a recent meeting. “We are not in need of more revenue, especially when there are more pressing concerns which may include the Commission on Aging building and a new jail.” To the judges, it was more about what’s best for Barry County, which has been the accepted culture of many of our depart­ ment heads for years. Former county boards relied on the department heads to maintain efficiency and provide a strong oversight of their operations. I applaud these citizens for running for office and taking the time out of their lives to serve Barry County. Part of serv­ ing, though, is becoming knowledgeable of the process, staying informed on the issues and giving the best effort to work together for the benefit of the electorate. At Tuesday’s board meeting, the apolo­ gies were being thrown around like everyone was ready to kiss and make up. When the next controversy arises, how­ ever, will everyone forget the lessons we just learned and turn again to a volatile response? There’s no room here for agendas, per­ sonal or political. County commissioners have been elected to serve. It’s time to put aside petty political issues and work together in the interest of all Barry County citizens. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, July 24 — Movie Memories remembers Preston Sturges with “The Palm Beach Story,” starring Claudette Colbert, 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 25 — preschool story time gets ready to “splash,” 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 29 — toddler story time loves watermelon, 10:30 to 11 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 — summer reading ends with a science explosion, 2 to 3 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, July 24, 2014 - Page 5 Transit system is true asset of the county To the editor: We have been blessed to never experience transportation difficulties, that is until Julie had knee replacement surgery two years ago. At the time, Steve was employed in Lansing and Julie needed physical therapy three times each week at Pennock Hospital which she couldn’t reach because she was not allowed to drive. Barry County Transit was the answer. It provided low-cost transportation for Julie to and from Pennock, as needed. The Transit dispatchers ensured that she was picked up promptly and arrived in a timely manner for appointments. Julie experienced first-hand the care and assistance of the friendly and To the editor: In response to my opponent and his sup­ porters, the only answer I give is to have the facts right before you print them. I have promised my constituents not to get in any smear campaigns. I see that my opponent doesn’t feel the same way. He obviously doesn’t have control of his people. I think that the high road is the way to represent the peo­ ple of my area. The fact that I was the only one who voted to leave the animal shelter with the sheriff’s office was not true. The fact that the person who got into trouble for animal cruelty was a deputy also was not true. That person was a volunteer. The malicious and slandering accu­ sations made against me are a sad case of fear, unprofessionalism and a case of poor integri­ tyThe question of what I have done for my constituents and all of the people of Barry County are numerous. I have increased the number of events at Charlton Park in hopes of helping them be more self-sufficient; I have voted to eliminate the per diem for commis­ sioners for meetings which saves the county taxpayers over $40,000 per year. I voted to reinstate $15,000 to the Commission on Aging to help pay seniors’ gas and electric bills. I have volunteered, from coaching sports to helping the elderly. Having been a veteran, I have volunteered for years at the Fourth of July veterans luncheon. I believe in Right to Life and have helped raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Moosheart’s Children’s Orphanage, Barry County Child Abuse Council and Green Gables Haven. I helped bring a K-9 unit to Barry County by personally securing a $500 donor. I volun­ teer at the COA, Thomapple Manor, Relay for Life, Methodist Church bank, Freeport Fire Auction, Red Cross Blood Drive, Charlton Park and the YMCA: The senior cit­ izens of Barry County bestowed on me the 2009 Senior Citizen Award. I am a strong supporter of the U.S. Constitution and have lived my life supporting it. Sarver will take dysfunction Gibson says check the facts out of county board To the editor: Is the Barry County Board of Commissioners really dysfunctional? Your vote on Aug. 5 will make a difference. Barry County’s court system is recognized statewide for its innovative approach to legal challenges, but lacks the support of the major­ ity of county commissioners. When our three judges asked for $15,000 for a law clerk, the commissioners said, “No.” Yet, the commis­ sioners spent $7,500 for a strategic plan that recommends a consolidation of the court­ rooms which all three judges specifically said they neither wanted nor needed at the July 1 committee-of-the-whole meeting. Now, some commissioners are proposing we spend an estimated additional $30,000 to implement said strategic plan including courtroom con­ solidation. This has to meet everybody’s def­ inition of dysfunctional. When the register of deeds asked to use money from her own budget to train a new employee, what happened? Some members of the county board criticized, second-guessed and nit-picked her request, resulting in sever­ al weeks of delay in that office’s paperwork. That is another way to define dysfunctional. Since the first of the year, can you remem­ ber one important action by this board of commissioners that has not been accompa­ nied by bickering, name-calling, angry words and squabbling? Isn’t it time for a change? Vote for Jerry Sarver Aug. 5 in the Republican Primary for county commissioner in District 1. Leave the “dysfunction” to Washington and return Barry County to a working government. Kimberley Kuhlman, Hastings Candidate should be invested in the county To the editor: I have seen a trend in the letters lately that are political in nature with a lot of mud sling­ ing. I don’t understand a candidate who can only make himself look good by making someone else look bad. If this is how he runs his campaign, what makes his followers think he will be any different when in office? Well, I guess he would treat his friends well — the good ol’ boys club. What about the rest of the citizens? Will he stomp on them so he can stand taller? Will he even care what they think, or will it all be about him? I want a candidate who listens to all sides of the issue before making a decision, instead of one who already has their mind made up. I want a candidate who listens to everyone and always has time to hear my side on the issues. I want a candidate who is busy volunteering in the community to help make it a better place to live. I want a candidate who isn’t wasting his time making someone else look bad or being set up at some debate. I thank Hoot Gibson for being that candi­ date and for all the hours he has given to make Barry County a great place to live. Sharon Zebrowski, Hastings 911 needs to tighten belt, not ask for more millage To the editor: The taxpayers of Barry County are again being asked to renew millage proposals Aug. 5 for the Commission on Aging, Barry County Transit and Barry County 911 services. As a taxpayer, I am getting tired of being taxed to death. Concerning these three renew­ al proposals, the most important is for the COA and Barry County Transit because their budgets do not have the $1 million surplus as does the 911 budget. This tells me that Barry County 911 has plenty of money and does not need my tax money for the next five years. If 911 can spend $500,000 on a training room and equip- ment just to “keep up with the Joneses” of dispatch centers, let them seek their money from the land lines and cell phones in the county where everyone can pay instead of just the property owners. Should the 911 millage renewal not pass, that does not mean there will be no 911 serv­ ice. The defeat would mean they will have to tighten their belts and use their money more wisely. Maybe make concessions like other county employees have had to do? Randy Deal, Hastings Gibson does the right thing, voters need to do same To the editor: We all share concerns about doing the right thing to make our community better. I share concerns about District 1 county board candi­ date Jerry Sarver and his views on our Constitutional rights, particularly the Second Amendment. I also have concerns regarding Sarver’s backroom ties to other politicians who, in order for their political ambitions to be fur­ thered, are seeking to remove a good man, Howard Gibson, from office since he’s not one of their “political pals.” I am an independent voter who votes for the individual, not the politician or their ego. Current commissioner Gibson has an excel­ lent attendance and voting record because he What do you votes with the people of Hastings in mind and what is best for them. Gibson is the only man in this commissioner’s race who has dedicat­ ed his life to truly helping others and giving to our community, not to himself. “Hoot” Gibson has proven to everyone that he does not have a personal agenda to further any­ one’s political career. Instead, he does the right tiling to support the local people of our community. Our continued support for Gibson is impor­ tant. Do the right thing Tuesday, Aug. 5, by keeping Commissioner Gibson on the job, working for us. Julie A. Romeyn, Middleville think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: Basketball superstar LeBron James has chosen to return to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team and city he scorned four years ago to join the Miami Heat. Are you happy to see LeBron returning home? 33% Yes 0% No 67% I couldn’t care less For this week: The fight to silence critics who say the NFL’s Washington Redskins team name is racist, has pushed team owner Dan Snyder to form the philanthropic Original Americans Foundation. Should teams with Native American nicknames continue to be allowed? □ □ Yes NO Howard “Hoot” Gibson, Hastings District 1 voters should check campaign claims To the editor: I have been reading the many letters of support for Jerry Sarver for District 1 Commissioner printed in the Banner. The let­ ters talk of his dedication, integrity, great communication skills and leadership, which leads me to question several of these virtues. In April, Sarver retired from his position as chief of police. On April 25, a retirement party was given in his honor and, on April 28, he appeared at the Hastings City Council as a “citizen” and chastised the council for how poorly it had treated his department during his time chief. Jf^ is the great leader as letters proclaim, why didn’t he speak up more for his department during his tenure? At the July 8 Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting, Sarver confronted Commissioner Howard Gibson with an invi­ tation to debate July 21 after Sarver said he had reserved a meeting place for such a pur­ pose. Supporters say Sarver is a great com­ municator with people in person and via tele­ phone. Apparently, he forgot to communicate with Gibson prior to making arrangements to ambush Gibson at the county board meeting. Sarver’s response, that he didn’t contact Gibson personally but his understanding was that Gibson had been contacted, is a poor excuse for “a great communicator.” It’s iron­ ic that Sarver has not attended a county board meeting in the four years since the sheriff’s election but now attends every meeting as a District 1 candidate. Furthermore, what is there to debate — the promises of politicians that they never seem to keep on how to run the government? Check for any hidden agenda and vote wisely. Are Sarver’s virtues really true? 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You never know when you may need it. Steve and Julie DeBoer, Hastings Campaigning, voting are freedoms To the editor: I am amazed at what people think and the non-logic they sometimes use. I was really amazed at the letter to the editor published in last week’s issue of the Banner that stated the old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration at Charlton Park was only for veterans. While we are truly indebted to our veter­ ans, the last time I checked and going back to 1776, the Fourth of July was (and is) for all Americans to celebrate our independence. It should be really apparent that a huge part of our democratic process (after gaining inde­ pendence) is that of electing our representa­ tives for local, state and federal government positions. How much more American can you get? To even think that stifling our election process by banning the wearing of campaign T-shirts would be somehow more patriotic is simply wrong. To do so seems to me to tar­ nish the whole principle of a democratic soci­ ety. The final paragraph in last week’s letter just goes to show what people sometimes resort to when they don’t check the facts. The letter references the memory of “Sarver, as the Hastings chief of police, wanting to arrest people downtown for open carry of weapons — even though it is the state law.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Jerry Sarver, when police chief, fulfilled his role for 25 years, making sure all people were safe and existing laws were obeyed. This included during the open-carry rally years ago for those who wished to express their rights. As the “facts” show (regardless of rumors), it went off without any issues whatsoever. No one got approached, harassed, intimidated or arrested. Sarver explained to me one day that he had trained his police officers in open-carry issues. He said that if officers received a call of someone simply walking down the street wearing a gun, officers should ask the dis­ patcher what the person was doing wrong — meaning that they are within their rights to open carry in this state. I live just outside District 1, so I won’t get a chance to vote for Sarver but, if I had the chance, hands-down, he is the better person to represent those who are able to vote for him, as well as the rest of us in Barry County. Instead of just retiring to the good life after already serving the community for 33-plus years, Sarver wants to continue to serve the people of this community. Danial Smith, Hastings Corporations not part of Constitution To the editor: The United States Supreme Court made a recent decision in the Hobby Lobby case which said, in part, that certain kinds of cor­ porations can have religious rights. Two years ago, in the Citizens Unite” case, the Court said, in part, that corporations have free speech rights. The rights to freedom of speech and freedom of religion were recog­ nized by the authors of our Constitution as belonging to persons in a free and democrat­ ic society. They declared as law that individ­ ual human beings in the United States had basic human rights that should not be violat­ ed by the government. These decisions give a lie to the claim that the conservative members of the Supreme Court are strict constitutionalists, that they are trying to uphold or restore the original force of the U.S. Constitution. It should give pause to the conservatives who speak out about “activist” judges. The extension of the rights belonging to persons, who are living, breathing human beings,, to corporations, which are merely economic legal creations, is egregious activist invention. The word “corporation” appears exactly nowhere in the United States Constitution. Zero times. For comparison, “persons” are mentioned 49 times in the Constitution. It’s “We, the People’” not we, the corporations. Dr. Kenneth M. Komheiser, Plainwell �Page 6 — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77588164 Worship Together Althea D. Patterson Loretta M. Hammond Eugene Andrew Larson ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE . NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Aw ana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Chpm Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www. country chapel umc.org for more information. The annual Free-4-All Com­ munity Fair will be Saturday, Aug. 2, 2-5 p.m. Free of charge. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Mobre, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-81)8-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or - email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10: 30 a.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strengthening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9 co­ ions a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pio­ neer Club, will return Sept. 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will con­ tinue throughout the summer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR,” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wed./Thurs. 9 am2:30 p.m., Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, July 27, 2014 - Sun­ day Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. July 27 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. July 28 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m.; Softball game @ Presby­ terian Field 6:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269­ 945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http ://www.discover-grace, org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER SCHEDULE - Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: p'SteSS MBBESJMWF Sauer Sonify SuMralXonu 1401N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab osley «• 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 B 110 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - Althea Dawn Patterson, of Hastings, formerly of Dowling, born August 25, 1922 passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014 at Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village - Specialized Care, in Hastings, with her family by her side. Her father, Joseph Patterson and her mother, Dorothy (Myers) Patterson and her sister, Betty Gabriel preceded her. She is survived by her nephew Larry (Linda) Maupin; nieces, Patricia Jones, Pamela Gabriel and Sheila (Al) Rebone; 10 great nieces and nephews and 10 great-great nieces and nephews. Althea was born in Walkerville, and was a high school graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She worked for over 46 years at the Kellogg Company where she had many friends. She enjoyed photography and took thousands of pictures at Kellogg and family events. She was a loyal Elvis Presley fan and cele­ brated her birthday the last several years with a visit from Elvis, at Woodlawn Meadows. In her younger years, Althea was a softball play­ er. She collected unicorns and enjoyed family reunions and get-togethers, going out to movies with dinner with her friends and coun­ try music concerts. She will be remembered for her generous spirit, warm smile and love for family and friends. A private graveside service was arranged by Williams-Gores Funeral Home. Donations can be made in Althea’s memory to: the Alzheimer’s Association or toPe^uocL Hospice. Please visit www.williafnsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Althea’s family. Rosemary Rosenberg HASTINGS, MI - Rosemary “Rosie” Rosenberg, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Rosie was born August 17, 1940 in Middleville, the daughter of George and Clara (Dorman) Chapman. Rosie enjoyed hosting coffee for family and friends and her house was known as Rosie's Coffee House. Dodie and Rosie were the founders of Dodie's Concessions and worked many years together traveling all over the State of Michigan. In their retirement years, they traveled between Michigan and Arizona. Rosie is survived by her children, Julie (Doug) Ybema, Wes (Lisa) Rosenberg, Steve (Sherri) Rosenberg and Jack (Amy) Rosenberg; grandchildren, Ben (Jackie), Nicole, Cody, Luke (Dimitri), Danielle (Paul) Korte, Teddy, Haley, Cody (Alexandra) Maxlow, Noah, Mallorie and Olivia; great grandson, Easton; brothers, Bill (Kathy) Chapman and Leon (Marylou) Chapman; sis­ ters, Georgia (Jim) Yacynych, Ellen (Larry) Bailey, Marie Bailey and Iva Phillips; and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. Rosie was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dodie. Rosie's family received friends Sunday, July 20, at Thornapple Valley Church of Hastings where her funeral service was conducted Monday, July 21, 2014 with Cathy Peters officiating. Memorial contributions to the Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058 or Spectrum Hospice, 4500 Breton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence mes­ sage for Rosie's family. BANFIELD, MI - Loretta Mary (Rau) Hammond, age 97, of Banfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Laurels of Bedford after a recent illness. She has gone to join her husband, Bernard, in Heaven. Loretta was bom on September 15, 1916, to Gabriel and Addie (Holcomb) Rau in Battle Creek. Loretta graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in the class of 1935. She was married to the love of her life, Bernard Lyle Hammond, on October 25, 1937, and they began a life of dairy farming and raising their family of five sons - truly partners in everything they did. After raising her sons, she worked at Pennock Hospital and Leila Hospital, until her retirement with Bernard on their Banfield farm. Prior to her marriage, Loretta worked for Dr. Winslow, Sr., Dr. Belt and Gordon Townson, CPA. Loretta enjoyed various types of needle­ work including crochet and knitting and creat­ ed beautiful handmade pieces for her family and friends throughout her life. She was very active in teaching 4-H for 14 years while she raised her sons, primarily teaching photogra­ phy. Her family and friends also knew her as a fabulous cook, specializing in breads and baked goods. She was well known for her delicious apple pies and always brought them to family dinners! 1 . Loretta also loved to read and write poetry to family on special occasions and she never forgot a birthday. She was also a member of several local women’s clubs. They loved trav-# eling throughout the U.S. in their motor home to visit new places and friends and family. Loretta and Bernard always enjoyed their farm from the view of their golf cart and their all­ terrain vehicle. As a wife, mother, grandmother, and great­ grandmother, Loretta will always be remem­ bered for her love of family and friends and her community. She was a volunteer on numerous public election committees for many years, a member of the Farm Bureau, and the Bumham Brook Center where she and Bernard took organ lessons and their musical talents blossomed! Loretta and Bernard were honored as inductees into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame at Prairieville in 2003. In 2012, the NBC “Today” television show honored them by announcing their 75th anniversary on the air. The Governor of Michigan and other elected officials also presented them with a special recognition award and certificates for their 75th anniversary in 2013. Loretta is survived by five sons and daugh­ ters-in-law, Reverend Gordon (Charlene) of Covington, VA, Robert (Judy) of Mission Viejo, CA, Gary (Sally) of Hastings, Dr. Randall (Bernadette) of Yardley, PA, and Brian*(Dondeena) of Banfield; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss her dearly. Loretta was preceded in death by her par­ ents; a sister, Lorena May (Rau) Friend; and her beloved husband, Bernard, and many life­ long friends. We will all miss Loretta but rejoice in her joining Bernard in Heaven! The family will receive friends Sunday, July 27, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton. The funeral service for Loretta will be con­ ducted Monday, July 28, 2014, 11 a.m. at Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling with Pastor Ryan Wieland officiat­ ing. Burial will take place in Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Country Chapel United Methodist Church would be appreciat­ ed. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to leave a condolence message for Loretta’s family. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. DAVENPORT, FL - Eugene Andrew Larson, age 77, of Davenport, FL, passed away July 11, 2014. Gene was bom on February 4, 1937 in Ludington, the son of Richard and Marie (Zimmer) Larson. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1955 and Aquinas College in 1975. Gene honorably served in the US Army, Special Forces Unit from 1955 until 1958. He married Marian Frisby on August 29, 1982. Gene worked for Consumers Energy for ' 26 years, until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Clermont, FL, and an Elks Lodge member for over 50 years. Gene was past exalted ruler at the Rochester lodge and a lifetime member of the Ft. Myers, FL lodge. He was a fun loving, vivacious man. Gene really loved hunting and golfing. He enjoyed his family and always enjoyed spending time with them. Gene and Marian enjoyed traveling together and were fortunate to visit several countries. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Marie Larson; brothers, Richard, Earl and James Larson; sisters, Rachael Stewart and Shirley Larson. Gene is survived by his wife, Marian Larson of Davenport, FL; daughter, Kimburly (Roger) Mulder of Muskegon; stepdaughters, Susan (Steve) Radant and Tamara (Wade) Pelfrey of Hastings, and Brenda (James) Cowan of Grand Haven; grandchildren, Kyle (Amanda) Mulder, Korbin Mulder, Chelsea (Tom) Campbell, Courtney Peabody, Nathan Peabody, Jenna (Scott) Corcoran, Sara Radant, Brandy Garland, Tara (Luke) Walker; great-grandchildren, Hannah Campbell, Landon Peabody, Cameron Visscher; brother, Walter (Janet) Lafsdii of Florida and many good friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Elks Major Projects, 113 Third St., P.O. Box 620, Lawton, MI 49065 or Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Memorial, 13600 Caspian Lane, Clermont, FL 34711. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 10 a.m., at the Sandy Pines Chapel, 3630 26th St., Dorr, MI. Burial will take place at Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. To sign the online guest book for Gene Larson, log on to www.girrbachfuneralhome.net and click on his obituary. Summer weather requires caution July is the hottest month of the year in Michigan, and while 85 degrees may not sound hot, heat-related injuries occur all too often. Heat kills an average of 675 people in the United States every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A few years ago a construction worker in his mid-20’s died of complications from heat exhaustion in Grand Rapids, but people working outside in direct sunlight aren’t the only ones susceptible to heat-related injuries. Children, the elderly and anyone exposed to heat and humidity can become victims. Last month a 22-month-old boy in Georgia died after police say his father left him in his car while he went to work not noticing that the toddler was in the back seat until it was too late. On a happier note, a three year-old in Tennessee rescued an eld­ erly man after he spotted the man trapped inside a hot car as temperatures inside the vehicle reached over 120 degrees. Heat-relat­ ed injuries aren't confined to those in swelter­ ing cars. Migrant workers, landscapers ath­ letes and more are all susceptible to injury and even death due to heat. While this July has been unseasonably pleasant, Dr. James Schweigert, emergency medicine medical physician at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, says a spike in tem­ peratures could spell disaster to those who aren’t used to the heat. Certain heat injuries such as heat cramps, while not life threaten­ ing can be a nuisance he says. The more seri­ ous heat-related injury is heat exhaustion which occurs when people sweat too much. It can lead to complications and potentially death. Heat stroke, sometimes called sun­ stroke, is the most serious heat-related injury. “Some people can transition from heat exhaustion to heat stroke, but some, for example the elderly in their home can go straight to heat stroke,” Schweigert says. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — Page 7 Luke Haywood appointed to Hastings school board AYSO and YMCA coach, serving as a Hastings High School Agriscience Advisory Committee member, and a parent volunteer for high school homecoming, prom and ath­ letics. He is a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Haywood and his wife, Renee, have five children — Ethan, who graduated from Hastings High School in 2014; Austin, a jun­ ior at Hastings High School; Devin, an eighth Carolyn R. Curtis RICHLAND, MI - Carolyn (Heckeler) Curtis was bom at home near Ballston Spa, NY on March 9, 1926. She died peacefully at her home near Richland, on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the age of 88. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 66 years, Willard H. Curtis of Richland and four children, Bruce (Sandra) Curtis of Cary, NC, Paul (Brenda) Curtis of Williamston, Philip (Jenefer) Curtis of San Jose, CA, and Joan (Dave) Smith of Mattawan; seven grandchil­ dren, Shawn, Shana, Ian, Tyler, Jeremy, Eleanor, and Mallory; and one great grandson, Kayden. She is also survived by two sisters, Beatrice LaRue of Middle Grove, NY and Ruth Anne Drechsel of Gainesville, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Minnie Heckeler; daughter, Laurie Jane Curtis; granddaughter, Claire Alexis Smith; and sister, Louise Williams. Carolyn graduated from Ballston Spa High School in 1942 and worked for the United States government at the local Ration Board during World War IL From 1946-1949 she attended Hope College in Holland. On June 26, 1948, she and Willard H. Curtis were mar­ ried at Ballston Center Presbyterian Church in New York State. They lived in Cadillac from 1951-1960 and in Hastings from 1960-1985. Following her husband’s retirement in 1985, they moved to Richland. While her husband was pastor of the Presbyterian churches in Cadillac and Hastings, Carolyn was active in both as a Sunday School teacher, and took an active part in the work and leadership of the women’s organizations of each church and the local communities. In Hastings, she worked in the offices of WBCH Radio from 1975-1980. Since moving to Richland, and the Richland First Presbyterian Church, she remained active in Presbyterian Women, served as a deacon, was selected as the church historian, and has been a steadfast volunteer for the Richland Community Food Pantry which is housed in the First Presbyterian Church. Carolyn blessed the lives of her family, the churches she served, and the communities that she made her home. Hers was a life of love and giving to all she met, and she will be missed. The family offers a note of gratitude and appreciation for the faithful care provided by Reverence Hospice. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church of Richland, 8047 Church St., Richland. A pri­ vate burial will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Gifts and donations can be made in memory of Carolyn to the First Presbyterian Church of Richland or the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Please visit Carolyn’s personalized website at www.langelands.com. 269-343­ 1508. Luke Haywood is the newest member of the Hastings Area School System Board of Education. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer An open seat on the Hastings Board of Education was filled Monday evening by 1994 Hastings High School graduate and local farmer, Luke Haywood. Haywood was appointed to fill the seat vacated by trustee Donna Garrison who resigned after four years on the board because her family is moving out of state. After graduating from Hastings, Haywood earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Michigan State University and now works as a partner in Sand Creek Dairy of Hastings. Haywood’s community involvement includes serving as the 4-H dairy superintend­ ent, 4-H leader, FFA Alumni president, past Wetzels to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary 'Buy Nearby’ campaign, mascot remind residents to shop local Michigan ReJailers Association’s, “Buy Nearby” campaign Wednesday introduced its new mascot and released new economic data underscoring the important benefits of shop­ ping in Michigan. The mascot, dubbed Buy Nearby Guy, is an eight-foot-tall representation of a shopping bag in the shape of Michigan, colored blue to mirror the state’s lakes and skies. Michiganders can expect to see him in local stores, downtowns, malls and community events in coming months as part of MRA’s year-round Buy Nearby campaign. James P. Hallan, president and CEO of Michigan Retailers Association, and local retailers introduced Buy Nearby Guy at news conferences in Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids. They also released new economic data showing that consumer support of Buy Nearby could add billions of dollars in eco­ nomic activity and tens of thousands of new Michigan jobs. The Buy Nearby campaign notes that if Michigan consumers switched only one in 10 of their purchases from out-of-state mer­ chants to retailers in Michigan, our state would gain more than $900 million in increased economic activity and 7,463 new jobs. Switching one in five purchases would mean more than $1.8 billion in increased activity and 15,000 new jobs. “At Michigan Retailers Association we know that retail purchases made right here in Michigan have a monumental impact on our state and local communities, and we now have new data showing just how positive those benefits could be,” Hallan said. “We encourage shoppers to consider these benefits to their communities, schools, busi­ nesses, families and neighbors when making their purchases.” The Buy Nearby campaign is an ongoing, grader at Hastings Middle School; and Colton, 3, and Brendon, 2 years of age. As an appointed trustee, Haywood will fill the seat on the board until Dec. 31. Three six-year seats on the board will be on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 4, including the seat Haywood has been appointed to fill. Haywood, Robert Pohl, Jeffrey Kniaz will be vying for one of the three seats as will incum­ bent Jon Hart. On Sunday, -July 27, 2014, William and Sharon (Johnson) Wetzel of Has-tings will celebrate 40 years of marriage. The cou­ ple was united as’one at the First Baptist' Church of Hastings in 1974. The wedding was presided by Pastor Russell Houseman and attended by family and friends. Children Christa Wetzel, Cherish (Seth) Tabberer and grandchildren invite you to celebrate showering the couple with well wishes. Please send cards to Bill and Sherry Wetzel at P.O. Box 389, Hastings, Ml 49058. Ward-Olin The parents of Courtney Lynn Ward and John Kenneth Olin Jr. are pleased to announce their engagement. Courtney is a 2010 graduate of Hastings High School. She is currently employed at Advanced Orthopedic and Pain Institute. John is a 2009 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently employed at Hastings Radio Shack. An August 2014 wedding is being planned. - FRIDAY, JULY 25™ • 8 AM-5 PM SATURDAY JULY 26™ • 9 AM-12 NOON The Buy Nearby Guy made his debut Wednesday. (Photo provided) year-round, feel-good campaign intended to create excitement about the great shopping in Michigan and the advantages of supporting retailers and communities in Michigan. About half of every dollar spent in a Michigan store goes back into the local and Michigan economies, and more than 866,000 Michigan jobs are directly dependent on retail sales. Additional information is available at www.BuyNearbyMI.com Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net Billy Joe Minshall, Delton and Nicole Lynnette Snyder, Delton. Asa John Potter, Hastings and Shanna Mckley, Hastings. Cory James Bromley, Dowling and Ina Karistyn-Paige Sheldon, Nashville. Randolph Ray Wooton, Bellevue and Heather Lee Marie Green, Bellevue. 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Woodlawn Ave. Hastings g | OPEN DAILY 8-5; SAT. 9-12 " Denker Family {■SbJ Owned & Operated ~ Rick Denker, Owner gfQ SiE3 �Page 8 — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Jlahe, QdeMa Financial FOCUS 1—’* TH "I • Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD by Elaine Garlock The big event for this weekend will be Depot Day. The public is invited to come and enjoy a free afternoon of music and dance, along with the naming of the Janie Rodriguez Award to some unsuspecting person who has been nominated and selected by a committee of previous winners. Also there will be recog­ nition of the Lake Odessa Fair board mem­ bers past and present who selflessly work hundreds of hours to bring this free event to the public each year with awards for handi­ crafts, sewing, caning and baking, calves, beef animals and horses. A program of music will be provided by Shannon Hughes, Mike Callton, Thornapple Valley Strings and Center Stage Dancers. Food will be available for purchase. The museum will be open with exhibits pertaining to the fair, plus permanent exhibits. A large tent will be set up. Visitors are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs. Wheat harvest is underway. Many fields have already been visited by combines that gather the wheat and leave the straw on the ground waiting for the balers to tie the straw into bales for winter use. Another harvest is underway also. The big semi-trucks are bring­ ing in loads of green beans daily to be processed and frozen at Twin City Foods. This will keep two shifts busy for the next several weeks with workers on 12-hour shifts most of them working from 5 to 5. The Revue in Nashville concluded its 2014 run of “Godspell” Sunday night after eight performances at several churches in Lake Odessa and Nashville. The final appearance was at the Nashville United Methodist Church. Wild black raspberries are ripe. The birds have been gener6us about leaving their drop­ pings in home yards where the seeds take root and produce good berries in later years. Bruce and Janet Garlock along with son Brian are home from Tampa, Fla., hosted sev­ eral members of his family Saturday for an outdoor meal after pleasant hours around a campfire on their shady lawn. The family members came from Richland, Grand Rapids, Hastings and Lake Odessa. For the past several months, the Cargill company on Bonanza Road has funded the food that comes from the Feeding American program. It is distributed once each month in the parking lot of Central United Methodist Church, which provides the space and some of the workers. Recipients are people with low income and senior citizens. A truck arrives from Grand Rapids with a surprise array of foods to be given away. The local Cargill received another grant from its parent company so it has renewed its support for the next nine months of providing funds for pur­ chase of the food items to be distributed. The steel company that put up the expansion of the Cargill building on Bonanza Road wanted to make a local contribution, so it will provide funds for three months for this Feed America program. Thus for the next year the funds have been provided. Cargill also sends work­ ers each time to help in the distribution. The weekly Bible study at Central United Methodist Church using the films and book on 70 minutes in Heaven had 18 people pres­ ent Tuesday. The study continues for several more weeks. Lunch is provided after the 10 a.m. class. Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State ReQtjgsg.Qtp.tive Mike Callton, Rg^Jjcan,. 87th District (All of Barry County), Michk Duse Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail/mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor of City Hall, for the purpose of receiving public comment and making a determination on the application of JMJ, Inc. for an industrial facilities tax abatement as permitted by Public Act 198 of 1974, as amended. For additional information about the application contact the City Assessor at 269.945.2468 or at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. The City will provide reasonable and necessary aids and services for persons with disabilities upon five days notice to the City Clerk by calling 269.945.2468 or TDD call relay services at 800.649.3777. Thomas E. Emery 7758817 City Clerk City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on an amendment that would revise the existing requirements for General Standards in Article IV, Section 90-131 of the City’s Code of Ordinances as rec­ ommended in the Comprehensive Community Plan to improve the City’s Promoting Active Communities score. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Requests for information and/or min­ utes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77588176 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk Smart use of ‘variables’ can lead to right answers for retirement If you think back to your math classes in high school or college, you may remember that many of the problems involved the use of variables. Changing these variables around in any fashion would change the outcome of the problem. Similar situations occur in life all the time. To illustrate: If you look at the need to manage your retirement income so that you can’t outlive it as a “problem” to be solved, you will need to adjust some variables to arrive at the solution you seek. That’s why it’s so important you be aware of the key vari­ ables involved in your retirement income planning. What are some of these variables? Consider the following: • Your investment mix — You might think that once you reach retirement, you can invest solely in income-producing vehicles, but you can’t forget about inflation. Even a low rate of inflation, such as we’ve had for a number of years, can seriously erode your purchasing power over time — which is why you need to consider owning at least some investments that provide growth potential. Of course, you can change your investment mix at any time: For example, you might want to shift to a greater percentage of income-oriented invest­ ments as you move deeper into retirement. • Your withdrawal rate — You’ll need to calculate how much you can afford to with­ draw from your investment portfolio each year without depleting it prematurely. Your annual withdrawal rate will depend on a few different factors — such as your projected longevity, your investment mix and your other sources of income — but you’ll want to be careful not to take out too much too soon. As was the case with your investment mix, you have the flexibility to adjust your with­ drawal rate during your retirement years. • Your Social Security — You can start col­ lecting Social Security benefits as early as age 62, but your benefits will be permanently reduced by up to 30% unless you wait until your Full Retirement Age (FRA), which is likely 66 or 67. However, your monthly checks can increase if you delay taking your benefits beyond your Full Retirement Age, up to age 70. If you come from a particularly long-living family, and you have sufficient income apart from Social Security, you might want to delay your payments to get the larger benefit amount. Once again, you have a choice to make. • Your earned income — Just because you’ve retired from one career, it doesn’t mean you’ll never again earn some income. Many retirees take part-time jobs, do some consulting or even open a small business. Whether you feel that you need to work, or you just want to work, the money you earn from employment can be an important com­ ponent of your overall retirement income. As you can see, all these variables involve choices on your part. And how you choose to exercise each variable will affect all the other variables. Consequently, as you manage and monitor your retirement income, you’ll need to make many important decisions. Still, this doesn’t have to be a scary prospect — because the very fact that you have choices means you also have a great deal of control over your situation. So, study your choices carefully, as you work toward achieving the income you need to enjoy the retirement you want. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. REQUEST FOR BIDS 2014 Street Line Painting The City of Hastings is requesting sealed bids for its 2014 street line painting program. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors con­ sidered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 2014 Street Line Painting”. Tim Girrbach 77588178 Director of Public Services • NOTICE • The Hastings City Barry County Airport Is seeking Sealed Bids for the following: • One 100,000 BTU High Efficiency Natural Gas Furnace and One 60k 5 Ton Central Air Conditioner This job includes removal of old equipment and complete installation of new. Please send sealed bids to: (Heating and Cooling) Hastings City Barry County Airport, 2505 Murphy Drive, Hastings, Ml 49058. Bids will be accepted until August 15, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. Any bids after deadline will not be consid­ ered. Bids will be opened at the regular meet­ ing of the Hastings Airport Board on August 28, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. The Hastings City Bank County Airport has the right to accept or reject any bid. Any questions, or to set up a time to inspect, please call Mark Noteboom at 269-945-6306. 77588166 ----- STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Are you trying for overtricks to get the most out of each hand? Let’s take a look at today’s hand and see if you are content with nine tricks, ten tricks, or even eleven tricks in today’s no trump contract. With North opening the bidding with a show of strong diamonds and fourteen high card points, South as the Captain of the partnership knew that game was the place to be. But what game? Being in a minor game never really appeals to those who have played bridge for a while. It is too difficult to take eleven tricks in a minor suit to arrive at a game contract. A bet­ ter choice is always to consider the major suits first and then no trump. When South realized that her partner was not interested in the majors and had bid the dia­ monds twice, the logical spot seemed to be no trump. South invited her partner by bidding 2NT, and North readily accepted, placing the contract at 3NT with South as the declarer. West chose a passive lead of the 24 even though South had bid spades. Was there a better lead than into South’s spades? Probably there was, but that was the lead. South looked at the dummy hand put down by partner North and began to make her plan. Needing nine tricks as a minimum, South counted five sure tricks: the A4, the A«4, the K<4, the AV, and the A4. Which suit looked to bring home extra tricks? If you said, “diamonds,” you were thinking overtricks right from the play of the first card. That is where you should begin planning for overtricks. On the first lead from your opponent, take your time and look for ways to pick up extra tricks. Only missing the K4 to set up the diamond suit, South began with the J4 and let it ride after winning the first trick with the A4. When the J4 won, South continued with the 74 and won the trick in the North hand with the 104. Unblocking the K# came next, and then the A4 was played dropping the K4 finally. With the diamonds set up, South was able to count on five diamond tricks. South next led a spade from the dummy, and East pounced on the trick with the K4. A return of a spade saw South win with the J4. The 104 was a promoted winner for three tricks in the spade suit to go along with the five diamonds. Two club winners were used as well as the AV for a total of eleven tricks taken, making the 3NT contract with two overtricks. And how did South fare with two overtricks in this tournament played with 44 tables? Nine South declarers found the two overtricks for a 91% average, a top score in any bridge player’s book. Five declarers who made one overtrick claimed a 72% average, still not too bad of a score. Three players who made just the 3NT contract received a 58% score, considerably down from the top players. All others finished well below average with some not even getting to 3NT. What are today’s takeaways? Overtricks in bridge are important whether you play social bridge, Chicago bridge, marathon bridge, or duplicate bridge. Adding up those extra points is like adding ice cream to the birthday cake. You can have your cake and ice cream and eat them too. Where do you start considering the overtrick possibilities? Before you play one card as declarer, look to see how you will play the hand. Are there opportunities to gain an extra trick or two? Work hard with a partner, encouraging her to try for overtricks as well. You will be surprised how those extra tricks turn into extra points on your tally sheet. Bridge Notes: Beginning in September at Kellogg Community College, there will be a bridge class that will help you gain more tricks in a hand of bridge. “Play of the Hand” is the second in a series of American Contract Bridge classes that offers techniques on how to make the bridge contract as well as to work for those elusive overtricks. Stay tuned for more infor­ mation. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http ://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — Page 9 moats and creek cleared of the vines and the canopy erected over that wonderful Providence Spring. The house erected for the caretaker much exceeded my expectations for comfort and convenience. Honeysuckles and roses clambered over the porch, and the rose garden, planned by Mrs. Turner, gave prom­ ise of beauty and fragrance where formerly had been barrenness and foul odors. On these grounds Ohio has raised a beautiful granite shaft, Massachusetts has placed a substantial monument nearby, Rhode Island has honored her dead in bronze and stone, and last Memorial Day the governor of Michigan camt with friends to dedicate with appropri­ ate ceremonies a monument to the brave sons of that state. Wisconsin has selected a site near the spot where some of her men encamped; and other states are planning to erect monuments, but wish first to be assured that the park will have permanent care.” fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES . Planting the flag at Andersonville by Mrs. Annie Wittenmyer Prison life in Andersonville, conclusion Having defied death at Andersonville, through what he deemed Divine interven­ tion, John L. Maile lived long enough to learn that the grounds would be pre­ served for generations. We lift up the banner offreedom today, And let the world know that due honor we pay To liberty’s martyrs, who starvedfor the right, And crown them with heroes who fell in the fight. Their chalice of woe was filled to the brim; They drank to the dregs with high courage and vim, Nor faltered, nor wavered, but loyal and true, Stoodfirm by their colors, the red, white and blue. The earth was their pillow, their covering the sky; And thousands lay down on the bare ground to die; No artist can paint, no pen tell the story Of all they endured for love of “Old Glory. ” The Lord, in compassion, took note of their grief, And came, in His majesty, to their relief; He rode on the wind, where swift lightnings played, And hallowed the ground where the prisoners laid. They panted with thirst, ere the Presence passed by, But flashes of glory lit up the dark sky; A thunderbolt fell, with omnipotent ring, And opened the fountain of Providence Spring. And peace came at last. Ah! for thousands too late; We mourn, as a people, their pitiful fate, And hold the ground sacred, our care and our pride, And plant the flag over the place where they died. But the Nation is saved! They died not in vain; Our people are all reunited again. From ocean to ocean — the lakes to the sea — One country, one people, one flag of the free! Women’s Relief Corps, auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, and was appointed by Following is the 10th and final part of these veterans decided that the time is not far her compeers as life chairman of the Prison Life in Andersonville, a 1912 book distant when they can care only for them­ Andersonville Prison Board. Her death occurred at Andersonville April 27, 1907. written by John L. Maile, a Barry County sol­ selves. A monument suitable to her memory, erect­ dier who served in the Civil War and spent 10 With better success, the responsibility was months as a Confederate prisoner. Much later tendered to the Women’s Relief Corps, which ed by the Women’s Relief Corps, adorns the in life, he wrote about the imprisonment he felt that if there is a place on God’s earth that prison grounds for which she spared not her Ava Arlu, bom at Pennock Hospital on June Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. endured 150 years ago this month. should be held sacred, it is that prison pen. The life to preserve and beautify. 30, 2014 at 9:03 a.m. to Steve and Violet From the annual address of Mrs. Fanny E. Maile was born April 1, 1844, in St. Ives, officials accepted the obligation, trusting to Kramer of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. Leo Edward, bom at Pennock Hospital on Huntingdonshire, England, the son of John F. women’s patriotism for support and care, and Minot, president of the Women’s National and 18 inches long. July 4, 2014 at 2:14 p.m. to Shawna and Relief Corps, at the 23rd annual convention in and Sarah Maile. The family arrived in . the they have not trusted in vain. Adam Ramthun of White Lake. Weighing 8 U.S. May 18, 1850. They were living in The adage that “God helps those who help 1905: Liam James-Paul, bom at Pennock Hospital lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long. “In March it was my privilege, in company Johnstown Township, Barry County, when themselves” has been true in our case. When on July 2, 2014 at 12:22 to Savannah Miller John, then 17, enlisted in Company F of the we accepted the sacred trust and looked the with Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Winans and Mrs. Kate and Nick McClelland of Hastings. Weighing Lillian Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on 8th Michigan Infantry in September 1861. ground over, I found a large comer of the E. Jones, to visit Prison Park at 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. July 5, 2014 at 4:25 a.m. to Alan and Megan He re-enlisted Dec. 29, 1863. Maile was original pen and three forts we did not own. Andersonville. As I walked through the (Lavell) Klein of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 taken prisoner May 6, 1864, and served 10 We bought the extra grounds and the forts, grounds and read and pondered on the suffer­ Riley Jeanne, bom at Pennock Hospital on ozs. and 19 inches long. months in Confederate prisons. He was dis­ paying for them several hundred dollars more ing there endured, it seemed, indeed, a hal­ July 3, 2014 at 11:42 a.m. to Melissa and charged to accept appointment in the U.S. than they were worth. We ventured for all or lowed spot. Just beyond is the National Brandon Krieg of Middleville. Weighing 4 Brynna Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on Cemetery, in whose broad trenches are Colored Troops Aug. 11, 1864, and then dis­ nothing — and all it was. lbs., 13 ozs. and 16 inches long. July 11, 2014 at 5:03 p.m. to Erik and Jessica interred more soldiers in one group than upon charged from the U.S. Army at Camp Chase, This occurred in 1895, and in that year, I Mulvaine of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 Ohio, June 13, 1865. was elected president of the WRC. At the con­ any battlefield on the face of the globe. A RaeLann Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. By 1880, Maile was a minister, married to vention, we raised by personal contributions whole army perished rather than deny the on July 3, 2014 at 8:55 p.m. to Jessica and country which gave them birth. The bravery Angeline “Angie” Godsmark (a Michigan $700 as a beginning. John Snyder of Bellevue. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 Hunter David, bom at Pennock Hospital on native), was the father of three children and During several years, each member was of the men at Thermopylae has been the ozs. and 19.5 inches long. July 11, 2014 at 12:50 p.m. to Brittany was serving a church in Portland Township, asked to give from three to five cents; some theme of song and story; but they fought in the Eubank and Drew Lamance of Delton. Ionia County. John and Angie Maile had responding, others refusing. Now all bills are shadows of their soul-inspiring mountains, Greyson Alexander, born at Pennock Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. seven children in all. The first five were born paid from the general fund of the national while these men, removed from the activities Hospital on July 4, 2014 at 12:12 a.m. to of war, the flash of arms, the long array of men in Michigan, and last two in Omaha, Neb. By organization. Danielle and Chris Bailey of Nashville. 1900, the family was living in Los Angeles, We own 88 1/2 acres of land, including the eager for the contest, dragged out a miserable where John served as a minister. Angie died seven forts; all the earthworks and rifle pits; existence until death came to their relief. If sometime in the 1920s and John in the 1930s also the wells dug by the men in trying to ever men were loyal, true and brave, whose in Los Angelesthe 1930 federal census, J< reach water. These are in as perfect condition . names shouldI be,.inscribed on honor’s roll, it 4 John L. was liVirtg WiTh daughter, Alice, who as when the war d^sfed?Not a well has caved was these. was a school teacher. His book was published in or a fort changed in shape. That hard, red ‘Who tasted death at every breath by Grafton Publishing Company, West Coast clay seems as unyielding as stone. And bravely met their martyrdom.’ Magazine, Los Angeles. The grounds are enclosed with a high wire This version was made available by Project fence and suitable gates. Roads are laid out The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County “How fitting that the magic touch of Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org) and was and bridges built over the creek. Bermuda Board of Commissioners held July 22, 2014, are brought to the Banner staff's attention by grass roots planted on the north side will woman should consecrate this prison pen and make it a prison park. Only patient, persistent available in the County Clerk’s Office at Hickory Corners genealogist Gordon Mitchell. make an even lawn. Grass seed for a sward will not germinate effort has made the change possible; for the 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of in that soil. We have built over Providence soil is unresponsive, and tangled vines and 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or Appendix C. Spring a stone pavilion, also a nine-room underbrush had run riot for many years. But www.barrycounty.org . house, well furnished, and after the Northern on this visit we found the-grounds suitably 77588162 enclosed, the Bermuda grass taking root, the Women’s Relief Corps home pattern. Memorial We also have a bam, a henyard, a good mule and all kinds of work tools for such a Among the heroisms of the great Civil War, place. none surpassed the self-sacrificing devotion We engage an old veteran and his wife as Kayak Pools is looking for Demo Homesites to manifested by the women of the North and of caretakers. From a pole 116 feet high floats in display our “Maintenance-Free” Kayak Pool. the South. The latter are represented by an the air every day the flag those heroes died to Save Thousands of $$$’s with our Year-End Clearance Sale! organization known as “The Daughters of the save. At our last convention, we voted to CALL NOW Confederacy,” within whose associations are build a windmill the coming winter. kept alive ardent memories of heroic days. Last fall we set out 300 roses and this The former have wrought enduring deeds autumn will add 200 more. We have also set § (52925) The only inground pool you of patriotism and of mercy, chiefly in cooper­ out 150 four-year-old pecan trees that are £ put on top of the ground, half way in the ground ation with the Grand Army of the Republic. from 10 to 15 feet high. They do finely in that or ALL the way in the ground... The work of the Women’s Relief Corps in soil and when from 10 to 12 years old will YOU DECIDE! AU Made in USA securing and improving the Andersonville bear a paying crop. A freeze does not affect kayakpoolsmidwest.com Discount Code.522D314 prison grounds constitutes an imperishable them and they are marketable without decay­ Your adventure begins with a one-day Canadian memorial to their patriotic devotion. ing. Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Sault To the energy and executive ability of Mrs. Ste. Marie has to offer, including the ‘new’ Heritage Ohio, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Lizabeth A. Turner, chairman of the Michigan have put up beautiful monuments in Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal. Andersonville Prison Board, is due in large the prison pen. Wisconsin will have hers measure the complete success attending the ready to dedicate on next Memorial Day. Packages start at just $158. movement to gain possession of and to beau­ Pennsylvania, Iowa and Maine have placed Train runs June 24 - Oct 13, 2014. tify the site and surroundings of the historic monuments in the cemetery. All this has been Andersonville prison. done through the work of the WRC. The following letter, written two years While I believe the prison pen is the only "2-Night Free Vacation!” before the decease of Mrs. Turner, explains in place for the monuments, I am thankful to her own vigorous expressions how these great have any state remember their Andersonville results were secured: men wherever they think best. “Women’s Headquarters Relief Corps, ‘Death Before Dishonor’ is the motto on all (Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the the monuments within the prison grounds. Republic.) 46 Camp Street, New Britain, Last year we had markers put down on all Conn., Oct. 14, 1905.” the places of special interest; also on the THE STARS ARE ALL HERE. “Rev. John L. Maile. stockade and dead lines. Trees have grown up Make a date Dear Comrade: Some 15 years ago the through the forts 40 feet high and are more Department of Georgia GAR considered the than two feet through. with Adventure idea of buying the Andersonville prison pen The WRC has started a fund for the perpet­ and holding it in memory of the men who ual care of the Prison Pen Park. We began last there died for the preservation of the Union. year and have already $3,000 in the fund. The The committee bought all the land the yearly income is to be added to the principal, owners would release and hoped to raise and none to be used until the proceeds are suf­ through the Northern posts and their friends a ficient to support the place. permanent fund for the care of the grounds. We are to set aside annually not less than The plan proved a failure. The GAR in the $1,000 for the increase of the fund, besides Your adventure begins with a one-day Canadian South is very poor. Its members are mostly caring for current expenses. Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Sau colored men who are able to make little more You will, I am sure, be much interested in Ste. Marie has to offer, including the new’ Heritage SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 than their living. the situation. I have been chairman of the Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centi 6 PM SHOW • TICKETS ON SALE NOW On the property was a mortgage of about board from the beginning and hope to live Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal. 9 PM SHOW‘SOLD OUT NUTCRACKER $750, which was paid by the Women’s Relief long enough to see sufficient money set aside Packages start at just $158. Corps, but money for the care of the place to care for the place forever. TICKETS ON SALE NOW Available at FireKeepersCasinoHotel.com, Train runs June 24 - Oct 13, 2014. j was lacking. The grounds were then offered by calling 877.FKC.8777 or at the to the United States Government on the con­ Yours in F. C. and L., FireKeepers Box Office. dition of providing perpetual care. Since Lizabeth A. Turner, Chairman, Andersonville is not a battlefield, the authori­ Andersonville Prison Board of Control.” ties declined the proposition. On two occasions, a like proposal was made to the National GAR Encampment, but Mrs. Turner served as president of the NOTICE Homeowners Wanted! 800.31.KAYAK Donate A Boat or Car Today! IfOO-CARANML www.boafaHgel.com RON WHITE �Page 10 — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. » MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jodi Skinner a married woman to Ronald G. Skinner, her hus­ band, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2010, and recorded on November 3, 2010 in instrument 201011030010223, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERI­ CA, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-One and 52/100 Dollars ($181,731.52). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 31,2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 15 of Carter's Fine Lake Park Annex, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 3 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #440171F01 (07-03) (07-24) 77587842 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATI EMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that dvent, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed t^fhereliirfiW the Walnountteh^ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathryn J. Dimatteo and Frank E. Dimatteo, Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2009, and recorded on May 1, 2009 in instrument 20090501­ 0004726, and modified by agreement dated October 1, 2011, and recorded on February 17, 2012 in instrument 201202170001717, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Planet Home Lending, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is clalrped to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Eight and 21/100 Dollars ($81,338.21). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 21, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South One-Half of Lots 1186 and 1187 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof Recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 1 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 24, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442270F01 (07-24)(08-14) 77588157 PCT AH TIIC utl ALL lilt NEWS OF DADDV d AKKi PAIIWJTVf vUUN 111 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust James D. MacGregor Revocable Trust dated October 14, 1993. Decedent’s Date of Birth: May 31, 1918. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James D. MacGregor, who lived at 617 Bernard Street, Middleville, Ml 49333 died July 14, 2014. Creditors of the decedent and the James D. MacGregor Revocable Trust dated October 14,1993, are notified that all claims will be forever barred unless presented to J. Scott MacGregor, successor Trustee, at 6680 Lydia Court, Caledonia, Ml 49316 within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 17, 2014 Neil L. Kimball P36653 900 Monroe Avenue, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 632-8000 J. Scott MacGregor 6680 Lydia Court Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-299-9044 77588172 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley M Zeeryp and Douglas L Zeeryp Sr, Wife and Husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2006, and recorded on March 23, 2006 in instrument 1161619, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Twenty-Six and 57/100 Dollars ($106,026.57). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 7 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. h If' thP P/QRerty is sold.at foreplo^urp s$le under qnapfef 32 of the Revised: Judicature Act of 196T, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 ■ Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #406857F02 (07-10) (07-31) 77588039 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra Faye Zinger, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns^ Mortgagee, dated March 19, 2013 and recorded April 8, 2013 in Instrument Number 2013-004895, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Live Well Financial, Inc. by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety and 13/100 Dollars ($56,290.13) including interest at 5.06% per annum. . ’ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described premises situated in the Township of Castleton, County of Barry and State ofMichigan to wit:Beginning at a point the West line of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, distant South 00 degreesOO minutes 00 seconds West, 576.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 16; thence North 90degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 342.72 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West,261.85 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds West, 342.74 feet to said West Section line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 265.34 feet along said Section line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Wellman Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008047 (07-17)(08-07) 06846426 SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Is a new card in the cards? by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist To help combat the rising threat of fraud and identity theft, Social Security will no longer issue Social Security number printouts beginning in August. If you need written con­ firmation of your Social Security number — perhaps a new employer needs verification — and you can’t find your Social Security card, you may apply for a replacement. The question is — do you really need a replacement? In most cases, you don’t need your card as long as you know your number. For all intents and purposes, your number is your card. Usually providing your number and identifying information is enough. In the event you really do want or need a replacement card, either for yourself or for a child, you can find all of the details you need at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. The “Social Security Number and Card” page pro­ vides information on how to obtain a replace­ ment card and what specific documents you need to provide. Need a Social Security card for a new baby to claim him or her as a dependent on your tax return or to apply for government or social service benefits? In most cases, an application for your newborn’s Social Security card and number is taken at the hospital when you apply for your baby’s birth certificate. If not, you may request one for your child the same way you do for yourself. Whether you need a Social Security card for yourself or a child, it’s easy — and free — to apply for one. But consider whether a new Social Security card is really in the cards for you. It may be that your “card” is already with you ■— in your head. While you’re at our website, open your free My Social Security account at www.socialse­ curity, gov/myaccount. It can help you plan for retirement, check your earnings history, request your Social Security statement, and more. Learn more about your Social Security card and number at www. socialsecurity, gov/s snumber. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. State News Roundup Northern areas get $6 million for damage due to deep freeze Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday announced $6 million in assistance for six Upper Peninsula and three northern Lower Peninsula counties that received a “state of emergency” declara­ tion after sustaining heavy infrastructure damage due to extremely cold temperatures and deep frost levels last winter. The nine counties — Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Delta, Emmet, Gogebic, Luce, Mackinac and Marquette — will be eligi­ ble to receive Community Development Block Grants to repair damaged water and sewer mains, roads and other vital infrastructure. “The state is stepping up and assisting our northern Michigan communities to repair their damaged infrastructure,” Snyder said. “Last winter’s extremely cold temperatures and deep frost levels caused millions of dol­ lars in damages. It makes good sense to begin the repairs as quickly as possible to restore water and sewer mains and roads in the affected areas.” At a meeting earlier in the day, the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved a proposal by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to announce a competitive round of CDBG funding to help impacted communities. The MEDC has received requests from northern Michigan communities for assistance, and past projects approved by the MEDC and MSF face some jeopardy if basic infrastructure is not repaired quickly. Under terms of the approved proposal, the MSF will award deep freeze funds through an online competitive request-for-proposal process. Among the requirements are that commu­ nities match a minimum of 15 percent of costs and, if eligible, continue the process to seek Federal Emergency Management Agency funding. Recreation Passport provides for state park upgrades More than a dozen of Michigan’s 102 state parks have recently completed infrastructure upgrades to campgrounds and day-use areas, improving the state park experience for visi­ tors. Revenue frqm the Department of Natural Resources’ Recreation Passport entrance fee and the State Parks Endowment Fund sup­ ported the necessary updates, which ranged from overhauling outdated electrical and sewer systems to the construction of new shower facilities and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant campsites. Among the recipient parks was the Ionia Recreation Area, which underwent improvements to its dam, lagoon and septic system. “This is part of our strategic plan to rebuild and modernize the Michigan state park sys­ tem,” said Ron Olson, chief of DNR Parks and Recreation Division. “While many upgrades and improvements have been made, there still remains nearly $300 million in out­ dated or failing park infrastructure through­ out the state. By purchasing the Recreation Passport, you are also helping to support and improve the Michigan state park system.” Campers wishing to make reservations should visit the DNR’s Central Reservation System at www.midnrreservations.com or call 800-447-2757. Scam caller soliciting funds for sheriff department Barry County residents should be on the alert for possible phone calls from anyone soliciting on behalf of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Officers received information that a woman is making calls asking for money for the sheriff’s depart­ ment. She then goes on to ask if the home­ owners lock their home and their vehicles. No information is displayed on the caller identification. Sheriff’s officials say the department does not solicit for funds and that anyone receiving a call should not offer any information and should hang up imme­ diately. Officers are concerned the caller is trying to gain information for a home inva­ sion or larceny from vehicles. on, they found it had already been recon­ nected. The power was turned off again in January 2013 for non payment. Employees found the electricity back on June 5. Employees then removed the meter, installed a plastic plate cover in the meter base and secured with a red seal. Officers are still investigating the situation and trying to determine the last occupant of the home. Television taken from home in Delton A 35-year-old Hastings woman reported a break-in at her home in the 5000 block of Second Street, Delton. The woman told sheriff’s deputies her flat-screen television, with an estimated value of $240, was taken. There was no sign of forced entry into the home, and nothing else was reported miss­ ing. The incident was reported July 16. Teens get in trouble Fraudulent activity reported at Daggett Lake Sheriff’s deputies were called to Daggett on debit card Lake in Orangeville Township where four male suspects were reportedly drinking alcohol and doing doughnuts in a parking lot. Two of the suspects were found at the scene. One, a 19-year-old from Dowling, was issued a citation for being a minor in possession of alcohol. The other, a 19-yearold Delton man, was arrested and issued citations for being a person under 21 with a blood alcohol content of more than .02 per­ cent and less than .08 percent and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The inci­ dent was reported July 12 at about 8 p.m. A 51-year-old Freeport man reported fraudulent activity on his debit card. The man told sheriff’s deputies his account showed a transaction July 11 from Santa Ana, Car 7/78. The man told deputies ■ he did not make any transaction dealing with California and had already contacted his bank to cancel the card. Middleville woman loses mailbox Man bitten by mink while trying to cage it A 65-year-old Middleville woman report­ ed theft of her mailbox from its post around 2 a.m. July 17. She said a loud pickup truck stopped in front of her home, and she believes that’s when the mailbox may have been taken. A Middleville man was bitten by a mink July 10. The 28-year-old man told police he thought the mink was possibly someone’s pet ferret that he found in his driveway on Market Street, Middleville, so he tried to catch the animal. As he was putting it in a cage, the animal bit him and the man said he began to think maybe it was a mink and not a ferret. He took the animal to the animal shelter where it was confirmed to be a mink. Tests were run and it was determined the animal did not have rabies. Shoplifting woman lacks concealer in makeup theft Nashville man reports break-in to home A 62-year-old Nashville man reported a break-in to his home on Maple Grove Road. The man told deputies he arrived home shortly before 6 p.m. and found the front door of his home had been kicked in. Several items were reported missing, including a digital camera, two televisions, tablet computer, jewelry and several $2 bills. The estimated value of the items taken is more than $1,600. The incident was reported July 11. Electricity found hotwired at Middleville residence A Consumers Energy employee reported theft of electricity at a home in the 7000 block of Moe Road, Middleville. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home at about 1:30 p.m. July 7. According to the Consumers Energy employee, the power had been shut off June 5. After receiving a tip, crews discovered a different meter put up and lines re-attached. The power was originally turned off June 2011. When Consumers Energy went to turn power back A 27-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested after allegedly shoplifting more than $40 worth of makeup from the Hastings Walmart store. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the store about 2:15 p.m. July 18. The woman admitted to stealing from Walmart in the past and had been charged with retail fraud in 2009. She reportedly told police she realized she did not have enough money in the store with her to buy the make­ up, but did have more money in her vehicle in the parking lot. She opted to put the makeup in her purse and in her jacket and try to steal the items instead of going to get her money. The woman was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. Decorative wagon wheel taken A 38-year-old Middleville man reported theft of a decorative steel wagon wheel from his driveway in the 9000 block of Adams Road. The item has an estimated value of $50. The incident was reported July 2 at about 2:30 p.m. Cat freed from jar bites woman A cat with a jar stuck on its head was finally freed after residents contacted the sheriff’s department for assistance. The cat was confined on property in the 2000 block of Howards Point, Nashville, and when offi­ cers arrived they were able to remove the jar from the cat’s head. One woman was bitten on her finger as she tried to pet the cat. The cat was taken to the animal shelter for quar­ antine, which was later lifted. The incident was reported in June. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — Page 11 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING JULY 14, 2014 Regular meeting opened at 7pm LEGAL NOTICES Approved: STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026696-DE Estate of Allen W. Staskus, Sr. Date of birth: 07/07/1944. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Allen W. Staskus, Sr., died 05/28/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Shelia M. Ramsey, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Michael J. McPhillips (P33715) 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-3512 Shelia M. Ramsey 10153 Scipio Hwy. Vermontville, Michigan 49096 77588153 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Tina M. Vorva, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 25, 2007, and recorded on October 30, 2007 in instrument 20071030­ 0003635, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three and 97/100 Dollars ($137,333.97). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 31, 2014. ( Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 18, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 06 minutes West 1154.15 feet from the Southwest corner of said Section; thence continu­ ing North 00 degrees 06 minutes West along said West Section line 165.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 28 minutes East 264.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes East 165.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 28 minutes West 264.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period- shalLbeJS months from the date’of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #381444F04 (07-03) (07-24) 77587902 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Samson Adgate single man as his sole and separate prop­ erty, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Cascade Financial, Inc., its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2004 and recorded September 29, 2004 in Instrument Number 1134650, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-One and 28/100 Dollars ($84,821.28) including interest at 6.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 7, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as follows :The Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, except commencing at the center of Section 9 for the point of beginning; thence West 990 feet; thence North 660 feet; thence East 990 feet; thence South 660 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008224 (07-10)(07-31) 77588046 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026712-DE Estate of Mary Margaret Ranguette. Date of birth: 08/25/1933. TO ALL CREDITORS: GE Money Bank, PO Box 965009, Orlando, FL 32896-5009 JP Morgan Chase & Co., PO Box 94014 Palatine, IL 60094-4014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Mary Margaret Ranguette, 1195 Barber Road, Hastings, Ml 49058, died 05/26/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Keith Troyer, personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/17/2014 Keith Troyer „ 5290 Coats Grove Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 212-4658 77588155 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Sale may be rescinded by the following mortgagee, in that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marc Trask, a single man, to Larry Kenyon and Ruth Kenyon, husband and wife, dated May 7th, 2010 and record­ ed on May 10th, 2010 recorded as a number 201005100004708 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Five and 85/100 ($57,845.80.) Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7th, 2014. Said premises is situated in The Village of Nashville, County of Barry, and The State of Michigan and is described as: Lot 120 of the origi­ nal Village of Nashville, except: Commencing Northwest Corner of said Lot 120 of the Village of Nashville for a place of beginning; thence South 9.55 feet; thence East 60.73 feet; thence North 4.33 feet; thence East 71.27 feet; thence North 5.22 feet; Thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the reservation of an easement for ingress and egress over the South 1.5 feet of the West 60.73 feet of the premises herein described; said easement being appurtenant to that portion of lot 120 of the Village of Nashville described as com­ mencing at the Southwest corner of said lot 120 of The Village of Nashville, for a place of beginning; THSHdePNorth' 45.45’ feetpih^rice East 60.73^febtJ~ thence North 4.33 feet; thence East 71.27 feet; thence South 49.78 feet; thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Community known as 414 North Queen Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed. If property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, then the redemption period shall be shortened to 30 days for the date of sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. For more information please call: Depot Law Offices Attorneys for Mortgagee 222 West Apple St. P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 77587895 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Wynsma and Amanda Wynsma, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2006, and recorded on January 17, 2007 in instrument 1175140, in Barry County records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MidFirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven and 54/100 Dollars ($145,197.54). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 14, 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33, Bryanwood Estates, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the * redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #441886F01 (07-17)(08-07) , 77588059 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JESSICA RAE MCINTYRE,' a single woman, Mortgagor, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of April, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of April, 2010 in instrument #201004070003739 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Six and 59/100 ($180,746.59), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of August, 2014 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located there­ on, situated in the Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MIN­ UTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 624.19 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 220.13 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 800.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, 220.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 800.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES OVER BIVENS ROAD TO HIGHWAY M-79/M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be fedeemed, except that in the event that the proper­ ty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 7/10/2014 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 CHASE FARM Mcintyre (07-10)(07-31) 77588026 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ladawn Collard a married woman and Donald R. Collard Jr., her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2008, and recorded on April 11, 2008 in instrument 20080411-0003964, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-One and 83/100 Dollars ($84,741.83). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West quarter post of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 1 degrees 10 minutes 04 seconds West on the West section line 16.50 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East par­ allel to the East and ’West 1.4 line, 485.09 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds East 403.21 feet; thence South 1 degree 41 minutes 31 seconds East 333.87 feet; thence South 20 degrees 17 minutes 12 seconds West, 461.62 feet; thence South 86 degrees 20 minutes 30 sec­ onds West, 230.40 feet; thence North 1 degree 41 minutes 31 seconds West, 781.76 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public in that part of the above description lying within right of way of Pifer Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 ' For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #434776F03 (07-10)(07-31) 77587999 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edwin R. Danks, Jr., unmarried, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Capital One Home Loans, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 19, 2007 and recorded June 6, 2007 in Instrument Number 1181381, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by PROF-2013-S3 REO I LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyTwo Thousand Seven Hundred Twelve and 8/100 Dollars ($122,712.08) including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described premises situated in the City of Hastings County of Barry and State of Michigan, to-wit:Lot 63, Aben Johnson's Addition Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 . Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-011757 (07-17)(08-07) 06846416 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David A. King and Barbara S. King, Husband and Wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 29, 2004, and recorded on October 8, 2004 in instrument J135152, and assigned'-by said Mortgagee to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL­ LON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFI­ CATEHOLDERS OF THE CWALT, INC., ALTERNA­ TIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-27CB, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200427CB as assignee as documented by an assign­ ment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Three Hundred Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Six and 68/100 Dollars ($302,136.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on July 31,2014. Said premis­ es are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel "D" of an unrecorded plat, described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 146 of the plat of Fair Lake Park Annex in Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan said plat being recorded in Liber 4 of plats, Page 63 in County records, and running thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes East 154.42 feet along the North line of said Lot 146 extended Easterly, to the Easterly line of a 66 foot easement; thence North 08 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds East 224.96 feet along said Easterly line of easement; thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes East 580.73 feet along said Easterly line of easement to the true point of begin­ ning; thence South 48 degrees 34 minutes East 190.51 feet; thence South 32 degrees 59 minutes 06 seconds West 171.86 feet along a traverse line thence North 48 degrees 34 minutes West 215.76 feet; thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes East 170.00 feet to the point of beginning, extending the Northeasterly and Southwesterly lines of said par­ cel to the Waters Edge of Fair Lake together with rights of ingress and egress to North Drive over the 66 foot easement described herein. Subject to an easement for utilities commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 146 of the plat of Fair Lake Park Annex in Section 11, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, said plat being recorded in Liber 4 of plats Page 63 in County records, and running thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes East 152.42 feet along the North line of said Lot 146 extended Easterly to the Easterly line of a 66 foot easement; thence North 08 degrees 53 minutes 35 seconds East 224.96 feet along said Easterly line of easement, thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes East 580.73 feet along Easterly line of easement, to the true point of begin­ ning thence South 48 degrees 34 minutes East 20 feet; thence Southwesterly 170.00 feet along a line parallel to said Easterly line of easement thence North 48 degrees 34 minutes East 20 feet; thence North 41 degrees 26 minutes feet 170.00 feet to the point of beginning. Also to include a right of way for ingress and egress over a strip of land 1 foot wide (North and South) by 236 feet long (East and West) lying immediately North of the Northern Terminus of North Drive as shown on the plat of Fair Lake Park; (as recorded in Liber 236 of deeds on Page 226). The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclo­ sure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 3, 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #440652F01 (07-03)(07-24) 77587973 Agenda Consent agenda Add Delton Fire Dept. Chief & Asst Chief to Barry County Lumber Acct Adjourned 7:36pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 06846433 STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF ACTION . CASE NO. 14-312-DO Court Address . 220 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Plaintiff Kitzie Leona Hutcherson Plaintiff’s attorney Carol Jones Dwyer (P32669) 1425 South Hanover Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-5050 v Defendant Joshua Wayne Hutcherson TO: Joshua Wayne Hutcherson IT IS ORDERED: You are being sued by Plaintiff of this Court to obtain a Judgment of Divorce. You must file your Answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at the Court address above on or before September 4, 2014. If you fail to do so, a Default Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case. A copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Date: July 16, 2014 Judge Amy L. McDowell (P52898) 77588168 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas M Goodman, and Deborah D Goodman, husband and wife, to Bank of America, N.A., Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2009 and recorded July 8, 2009 in Instrument Number 200907080007115, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Two Hundred Forty-One and 76/100 Dollars ($280,241.76) including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain parcel of land situated in Rutland Township, Barry County, State of Michigan, Being known and designated as follows:Lots 42 and 43 of Algonquin Resort PreportNumber 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 56. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008943 (07-17)(08-07) 06846421 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin F. Martz Jr. and Bridget Nicole Martz also known as Bridget N. Martz, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems; Inc., as nominee for American Financial Resources, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 25, 2011 and recorded December 15, 2011 in Instrument Number 201112150011805, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighty-One and 42/100 Dollars ($127,181.42) including interest at 4.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 21, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Property located in the Township of Hastings Charter, County of Barry, State of Michigan:Lot 21, of Todd's Acres, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page(s) 21, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008499 (07-24) (08-14) 77588247 �Page 12 — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Emily won't be only Lakewood spiker remembered at tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Emily Duits’ retired Lakewood volleyball jersey No. 5 has been a symbol of her life and love of volleyball around the community since her passing. There will likely be quite a few No. 10s around this year’s 9th Annual mEMorial Sand Volleyball Tournament at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds Sunday, July 27. Emily’s mother, Selena Duits, said there are plans to honor the life of Heather Henney (Mitchell), who was killed in a car accident in May. Henney was a member of the 1995 Lakewood varsity volleyball team which fin­ ished as the state runners-up. There was a special connection between Henney and the Duits family after Emily’s passing. “(Henney) went on to play for Michigan State and she actually, when we lost Emily she came to our family. When she was at Michigan State she had a Final Four colle­ giate ring that she had gotten. She came to our family and wanted to give that to Emily. She said that she knew of Emily and knew that Emily always strove to have those same acco­ lades, and that she herself always took her tal­ ent for granted. She felt like Emily deserved her ring.” “With many tears we accepted that and our Emily was actually buried with that collegiate ring on.” There are plans to ring bells after every tenth point, in honor of Henney’s No. 10 Lakewood jersey, and there may be some spe­ cial fundraising activities for the family. Hundreds of players and spectators show up for the event each year, with some of Emily’s former teammates from Lakewood and Far Out Volleyball coming in from across the country. Typically around 30 teams take part in the event. Teams can register for the event at www.emilyduits.com. There will be a $25 fee due at sign-in on the day of the tournament. The fee will pro­ vide each volleyball player with an event Tshirt, chicken BBQ/pig roast meal and all the ice cream they care to enjoy - plus great vol­ leyball, good music, and “fond mEMories as we play in Em’s mEMory” according to the tournament website. There will be competitive and recreational adult divisions as well as a youth division for players who have completed the eighth grade and younger. BOARD, continued from page 1 Friends and classmates of Emily Duits return each summer to the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds for the annual mEMorial Sand Volleyball Tournament, including Chelsea Brehm (second from left) who is joined by Emily’s parents Selena (left) and Jeff (right) as well as her tournament winning teammates. Lucas Matthew Wells, 32, of Battle Creek, was sentenced to 12 months in prison and 36 months of probation after pleading no contest to a charge of delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Wells entered the no-contest plea June 5 in Barry County Circuit Court and was sentenced July 16. His prison sentence will be served concurrent to a sentence issued in Calhoun County. His probation also may be transferred to Calhoun County. Wells must pay $758 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of maintaining a drug house and delivery and manufacture of marijuana were dismissed. John Mack Parker, 62, of Plainwell; was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court July 16 to serve 84 to 240 months in prison after pleading guilty June 12 to operating and maintaining a lab involving methampheta­ mine. He was sentenced by Judge Amy McDowell July 16 and given 186 days credit for time served. He must pay $198 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of posses­ sion of meth and maintaining a lab involving meth were dismissed. Chad James Johncock, 37, of Kalamazoo, was sentenced July 16 to six months in jail and 36 months of probation after pleading guilty to larceny within a building. Johncock entered the plea agreement June 11. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell ordered Johncock serve two months of the sentence and the remainder of the term be served on an electronic tether. In addition, Johncock was ordered to complete the adult drug court program, attend AA/Narcotics Anonymous five times per week, and receive substance abuse counseling. He also must pay $6,658 in court fines, costs and restitution. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Lotus, AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ WATER ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 SALE: Staghorn Ferns, Ba­ nana Trees, BE ENERGY INDEPEND­ ENT with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Heat all your buildings. 25 year warranty available. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers. 616-877-4081. HOUSEHOLD & REMOD­ EL ITEMS: most new. Over the range microwaves, dish­ washer, sling chairs, white cabinets and sinks, large de­ lux dog door. Fred (269)352­ 1375 Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. 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Call (269)948-0958. ment. “I’ve been on this board almost six years, and I’ve had a very good relationship with the sheriff’s department,” pointed out Stolsonburg. “I hope my comments last week didn’t change that, and I apologize for any hurt they may have caused.” Responding to charges that he’s attempted to “de-fund” the sheriff’s department, Stolsonburg said that characterization is almost laughable. “I’ve always voted to maintain mandated services, even when funding for them was cut,” said Stolsonburg. “I hope people will look and see that I’ve supported the sheriff’s department in the past and I will continue to support the sheriff’s department.” Snow’s retraction preceded Stolsonburg’s and framed the difficulty in making decisions without full information. “I want to publicly apologize to Mr. Baker for statements suggesting that somebody got excited about the purchase,” said Snow. “I thought I had all the information I needed but found out later that I did not.” Brown’s remarks also provided a more detailed description of the confusing situation which led to a check being issued for a truck that had not yet been purchased. “I did make an inaccurate statement because I thought the truck had been pur­ chased and had been delivered when it had not been,” said Brown. “Unfortunately, I made that comment during a public meeting and was not then able to correct it publicly.” Brown explained that previous approval for a truck for the Animal Control division, which is part of the sheriff’s department, had been confused with Baker’s more recent request for the snowplow truck. Thinking it was to be issued for the Animal Control truck, Brown’s office forwarded the check to Baker. “I communicated to the undersheriff that we needed to hold this transaction until it was approved,” said Brown. “For that confusion, my apologies. We will take a closer look at what must have occurred so that it doesn’t occur again.” In other business Tuesday, the board approved: • The 2014-15 annual implementation as presented by Region 3B of the Area Agency on Aging. • The appointment of surveyors Randy Jonker, David Peabody, David Lohr, Michael Pratt, John Beuche, Steve Koerber and Robert Carr to the Barry County Remonumentation Peer Review Board. • The purchase of an inmate transportation van to accommodate up to 15 passengers at a cost not to exceed $28,000 from the county’s vehicle replacement fund. • Authorization for Barry County Central Dispatch to apply for $8,220 to match a grant from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority for updating and expanding the security system at the 911 facility. • Authorization for the register of deeds to hire a special part-time employee to index archive records. • The appointment of Snow, and Geiger as alternate, to attend the 2014 Municipal Employees Retirement System’s annual meeting Sept. 24 to 26. • The purchase of four copy machine replacements for offices of the clerk, the cir­ cuit court, adult probation and adult drug court at a cost of $28,346. • Working agreements with three addition­ al electronic recording vendors for digital transfer of records through the register of deeds office. • Claims in the amount of $133,472. • The amended Barry County Farmland Lion alumni baseball game is Saturday The Maple Valley High School baseball program is gearing up for its annual Alumni Game. It will be held Saturday, July 26, at the Maplewood School in Vermontville begin­ ning at 10 a.m. The baseball program is looking for any former varsity players interested in playing in the game or anyone who would like to just come out to socialize during the event. The cost to participate is $35, and players will receive a game T-shirt. Contact varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter with any questions by e-mail at BCarpenter@mvs.kl2.mi.us or by phone at 517-749-9016. Preservation Ordinance. • An amendment to the parks regulation ordinance authorizing the parks and recre­ ation board to establish designated tobacco use areas within Barry County parks. The board also heard a presentation from Road Commission Managing Director Brad Lamberg, who presented the road commis­ sion’s annual report. Commissioners will meet next as a com­ mittee of the whole Tuesday, Aug. 5, begin­ ning at 9 a.m. in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. Community Diving Club has three-win title at state meet Hastings Community Diving Club members (front from left) Anna Bassett, Alexya Vazquez, Lucy Barnard, (back) coach Todd Bates, Hannah Johnson, Alayna Vazquez and Ella Carroll celebrate their team’s fine performances at last month’s Michigan Diving Association State Meet at Michigan State University. Missing from photo is Gram Price. Alayna Vazquez won her second state title and Hannah Johnson'and Gram Price each won their first at the Michigan Diving Association State Meet June 28-29 at Michigan State University. The self proclaimed “Dark Horses” from the Hastings Community Diving Club (HCDC) lived up to their name yet again. “This team really set the tone right out-of the gates at their first meet of the year, at Ohio State, sweeping all their events and just never let up all season,” said HCDC coach Todd Bates. “To have this many awards with only seven divers at the State Meet was a great way to end our season. All of the credit goes to these athletes who work hard and are so passionate about their sport.” Anna Bassett and Ella Carroll from the HCDC were each runners-up in their events. Alexya Vazquez took fourth and Lucy Barnard placed fifth. More information on the HCDC can be found at hastingscommunitydivingclub.webs.com/ or by calling coach Bates at 248-227-7718. J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 at Hastings Country Club 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start — Cash Prizes — $75.00 per person First... $400 • Legends Division... BOO includes: 3 Blind Draws... s100 each greens fee for 18 holes Closest to the pin - Long Drives (Males/Females), 50/50 closest to the pin, Skins game (optional), Raffle table. of golf, shared power cart and dinner. LEGENDS... \ A I I Jock Clarey, Lew Lang, Jack Hoke, Robert Carlson, Patricia Murphy, Richard Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal, Robert VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Schoessel, Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, William Karpinski, Ernest Strong, Dennis Storrs, Earlene, Larry Baum, Dave Furrow, Judy Anderson, Tom Brighton, Jeff Simpson, Jack Longstreet, Denny O’Mara, Michael Murphy, Bill Wallace. 2014 Legend Doug Mepham To sign up please call... Bob Flikkema at 616*7174725 or email hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com 06846512 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — Page 13 . Newton has best derby finish with same old engine by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The make said Buick, but the engine is a Chevrolet. Justin Newton, Hastings, was the top local finisher in the ten-car final at the USA Demolition Derby which capped off a week of events in front of the grandstand at the Barry County Fair Saturday. Newton, the runner-up to Wayne Bradshaw Jr. from Otsego, has been putting that Chevy motor into demolition derby cars for the Barry County Fair for the past seven years. He’s been competing in the fair’s demolition derby events for about ten years. “Just been local man,” said Newton. “We live out on Center Road, got a farm. There used to be seven of us that ran. The last two years I’ve been the only one that ran.” His cousin Jennifer Newton returned to the action this year, joining him in the event final in her Ford. Jennifer won a feature a few years back. Justin has won five heats in the past, but this was his highest finish ever in a feature event. “I build them the same way every year, I follow by USA’s rules,” Justin said. “I put a lot of time. I’ve got over 100 hours into that car. I spend a lot of time.” The engine is Justin’s. He said the motor is usually all right after the event. Bradshaw didn’t totally destroy Justin’s Buick, but it was getting too hot to keep running after a long battle between the two as the night’s final drivers. Justin said LP Padnos in Hastings donated the car for him to compete in. “Dan Brown Carpentry, he paid my entry fee. Keizer Electric, he just gives me some help here and there,” said Justin. While Justin said there are fewer friends and relatives competing in the demolition derby, he’s not the only one who could say that. There were just 15 cars total in the com- Justin Newton (Hastings) celebrates his runner-up finish in the USA Demolition Derby at the Barry County Fair Saturday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Travis Ross (04) of Charlotte rounds the corner at the north end of the grand­ stand while his competitors in the USA Demolition Derby Figure Eight competi­ tion head the other way in front of a large crowd Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) evening, with a couple hundred riders com­ petition. Heats of seven and eight cars were peting in a couple dozen divisions. , stopped after they were whittled down to five Unique Motor Sports hosted an Bump and cars left in each, to create the ten-car final Run Off-Road Derby Thursday. Greg Cook event. from Hersey won the Big ORD Feature. Matt USA Demolition Derby also hosted a Rowley of Hastings won the Stock- ORD Figure Eight competition. Travis Ross of Feature. The Small ORD Feature went to Charlotte won the Figure Eight feature, in a Andy Cook of Hamilton. Chevy. The fair week’s grandstand events started The stands were full though, as they were ? with a mud run July 14, truck and tractor pulls for many of the previous nights’ events. July 15, and a rodeo that went well into the SJO Motocross took the track on Friday evening July 16. Wayne Bradshaw Jr (11) and Justin Newton (92) battle it out as the last two cars alive in the USA Demolition Derby Saturday at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) First five nights of fair grandstand fun ' ■ ' .J • ■ Alan Breuker of Hamilton gets some help turning his car back right-side-up after winning the prize for the first roll-over of the evening during the Unique Motor Sports Bump and Run Off-Road Derby Thursday at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) A Jeep sends mud flying as it battles its way across the track in front of the grand­ stand during the West Michigan Mud Run at the Barry County Fair Monday, July 14. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Matt Rowley of Hastings celebrates with his trophy and his No. 79 car after winning the Stock ORD Feature Thursday during the Unique Motor Sports Bump and Run Off-Road Derby at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Randy Vetter from Portland gets a push to help get up a mogul in the 50 SS race for 4-6-year-olds during the SJO Productions Motocross at the Barry County Fair Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) llggl Andrew Veenstra from Hopkins goes airborne as he takes the checkered flag for winning his first race of the evening in the Advanced Quad class during the SJO Productions Motocross Friday at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Steer Wrestling was one of the many events which kept the Broken Horn Rodeo running long past the midway rides Wednesday at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) - Ben Booms from Harbor Beach drives his tractor Playin’ Dirty down the track in front of the grandstand during Tuesday’s (July 15) Thumb Tractor Pulling Association Diesel Pro Stock competition. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 14 — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Civil War muster takes over Charlton Park for weekend Union reenactors ride onto Charlton Park’s village green for a cavalry demonstration. ■ Elaina Shafer of Grand Rapids learns how to make a handkerchief doll during the Civil War Muster at Charlton Park. / ■■ / ' uU - 1 ■ ■ . - - A - ■■■ A-W* .Ab" ____ Confederate reenactors charge ill Reenactors play croquet in the yard between the Sixberry House and the Hastings Township Hall. Union cavalry members charge onto the village green during a battle reenactment. BBB Union soldier reenactors reload their rifles. The porch Charlton Park’s barber shop provides a gathering place for Union soldier reenactors. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — Page 15 Youngsters cover their ears as Confederate soldier reenactors fire their weapons during a battle on the village green. Ladies and young girls in Civil War era garb gather to enjoy some Civil War era leisure activities near the Sixberry House. RESERVE FORCE, continued from page 1 Union soldier reenactors eat lunch in their camp behind the Sixberry House in Charlton park. Megan Lafontain and her daughter, Larkin Lafontain, look over wares at a sutler’s tent. ed purpose; as augmentors for special events, summer events, recovery of stolen property, warrant sweeps, etc. and on a periodic basis, not to fall into a regular scheduled rotation. • The township and police department should ensure that all full and part-time offi­ cers, in addition to reserve officers, are enrolled in the Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Registration program, a driver’s pro­ gram that the township fire department already complies with, where officers and reserves, in compliance with recommendations^ can register their driver’s license, to make sure driver records are clean and up-todate. The township’s fire department current­ ly utilizes the state program already. • In addition to the above recommenda­ tions, we have taken this opportunity to develop a member compliance guideline for your department. Our ultimate goal is to work with you and your department to complete the MCG. As part of this process, enclosed you will find a MCG completion check list.” The letter recommended that the areas that were outlined to be addressed by the town­ ship, be completed and forwarded to the MTA’s risk management department within Tzv-Ooy—on or DCiore .KU.,,. xwv., i r.----~—— Knight turned to Police Chief Victor Pierce and asked him how many officers the town­ ship has that have any kind of certified train­ ing. Pierce replied that he had submitted a list to Supervisor Wes Kahler. When asked by Trustee Jim Alden why the rest of the board did not get a copy, Kahler replied it was addressed to him, only. Knight quickly pointed out, “I need to know, especially for insurance purposes, how many we are going to be insuring.” Kahler reviewed the list and stated five of the officers/reserves on it had prior police experience. Knight suggested the reserve program be put on hold. “They need to come to us and be approved, because that is my understanding, we, we as a board, have not approved any of these gentle­ men, ladies. I am trying to get us back on the right track.” said Knight, “So we are going to put the reserve program on hold, per the rec­ ommendations, until which time each mem­ ber comes to us for review and appointment. “And that’s not using the five (with experi­ ence) at this point until they have gone to the board, starting back over again. They can come to the August meeting. They (reserves in the program) should know themselves whether they comply or not. This means all of them. Then those that do qualify, can come back to and meet the board. That was the motion we made at the last meeting, before we hire any, I mean appoint any. I think we should go back and start over again.” Knight suggested Pierce utilize loan offi­ cers from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department during the two week hiatus. Knight admonished the board members for not following through with previous deci­ sions and for trying to convolute the base issue. “I am not trying to punish the reserves, I am not trying to put our men in harms way, I am not trying to stop what is going on, my understanding in that (previous) meeting was that we need to stop with this and then they come to us, until we approve them, that is all I am trying to do.” Treasurer Judith Wooer added, “We’re try­ ing to actually set some rules, for this board to follow, for a change.” Applause erupted from the audience in sup­ port of Wooer’s calling to attention board members who were wavering in their posi­ tions on the matter. Knight requested the advice of the town­ ship’s insurance company, Berends Hendricks Stuit Insurance, represented by Melissa Skiendziel, who implored the board to con­ sider the ramifications of not having the reserves all trained, while not hiding her cau­ tionary tone. “Our advice is that all reserves must meet the recommendations criteria,” stated Skiendziel. “I will need that list of officers and reserves, as well^They must meet all the criteria, including in order to operate a town- and there’s a reason for that. You are on the right track. There should be no reserves, in “I came here in 2010. This the schools, with a gun, ever” community had issues, specific Robert Royer concurred with the board’s issues. I have preached a actions. vision. I have helped and the “This is a residential, resort, a farming Lord put me here for a reason. community,” reminded Royer. “We need a In reality, the referendum, the good quality force and to go through the rec­ buck stops with me. These ommendations is a good start. We will get this reserves are second to none. resolved, and as a community, we will come Their character, we have back together again.” forgotten to honor them. Pierce approached the podium, his face I take offense to tonight’s colored with disappointment. actions, as these men “I came here in 2010,” Pierce began. “This community had issues, specific issues. I have and women are the best.” preached a vision. I have helped and the Lord put me here for a reason. In reality, the refer­ Victor E. Pierce, endum, the buck stops with me. These Barry Township reserves are second to none. Their character, Chief of Police we have forgotten to honor them. I take offense to tonight’s actions, as these men and women are the best. “The fire department is not held to the ship vehicle. This is to provide an avenue to same standard. I have held open academies, protect the township, as a whole, against for you (the board members and public) to future liabilities.” The board moved to a roll call vote which a“end' We have the best academ/' These men foiled withthree no xotes and two yes votes,. ^d?~ hav*f°ven thetnsekes and 1 ask by Alden and Lawren^ xne boaf^to pi^econsmer ... you arexut-The original nrioinal motion motion put nut all nil the the reserves reserves on on ting °ff the head’llke tlllS' These officers have The hold until which time they are present before done nothing wrong, they have sacrificed for the board at the next regular scheduled meet­ this community. This is unbelievable. This town owes them gratitude, not a spit in the ing, to be reviewed and, if in compliance with face.” the recorfimendations, re-appointed. Kahler reigned in the public comments, as “Until individual accreditation and training dissension of and support for the board’s deci­ guidelines can be established by the board’s sion bantered back and forth between speak­ members, we need to start over,” said Knight. ers and other business needed to be addressed Knight and Wooer had spoken clearly and by the board. adamantly about the need for transparency Having advertised for bids to fill the sexton and to facilitate a fresh, clean start to deciding position opening up with the retirement of the numbers of and who would be approved Don Wooer, the board had received three as, an accepted member of the reserve force. responses, which were read aloud during A roll call vote on the original motion to Friday’s, July 18 special board meeting. put the reserves on hold, passed by a vote of Many questions were immediately posed three to two, with Alden and Lawrence voting about the specific job description of the sex­ no. ton position, and several audience comments The board then moved to accept the recom­ mendations provided by the MTA’s, Risk eluded that the ad was too vague and did not Management, with Lawrence adding, “I provide clear description of the township’s would like to move that we have a work shop expectations, with respect to the work to be set up with Victor so we can go over the poli­ performed and who would provide the neces­ cies and procedures, so that the entire board sary equipment such as mowers and backhoe. Kahler suggested some investigation into has a clear understanding of what our current polices are, and what we should be amending cost cutting of the service and recommended the board do background checks on the bid­ them to.” Supported by Alden, the motion specifies ders and schedule a meeting with each appli­ the five recommendations as listed by the cant. The results of these meetings and the board’s decision is expected to be made by MTA. The motion passed unanimously. Another motion was quickly voiced by the board at it’s regularly scheduled township Kahler, directing Pierce to meet with the meeting, Monday, Aug. 4. (normally Tuesday, board, and to have him meet and comply with but moved up a day due to primary election the six listed recommendations within 120 Tuesday, Aug. 5). In the meantime, a job description would be posted for review by days. That motion also passed unanimously. potential bidders, and all bidders to the posi­ Limited public comment saw several tion will be requested to attend the Monday, reserve members, now on hiatus, chastise the Aug. 4, board meeting. board’s decision for what many of the com­ “We will prepare a description by the end mentaries described as a slapping of the face of the week to give bidders a full week for of volunteers who give of themselves and them to reply,” said Knight. their time to the community. Alden voiced his discontent with the sub­ Wade Pollen, former reserve officer, took ject, saying he felt it was time for the town­ offense to the board’s decision, stating, ship to consider a public works budget to “Victor should have authorization to field and cover the expenses and payroll of individuals hire reserves when they qualify. I met this that are responsible for the water, cemetery board, was sworn in front of you. I am dis­ maintenance, adding, “I have given an outline traught, I volunteer my time and enjoy pro­ to the board on the revenue and costs associ­ tecting my God, my family, my country and ated with this idea. We need our own help my community, and this is what you do for us? I don’t agree with the way you went about with winter roads on weekends. I feel it is time to have a public works department, this.” maybe two and half days per week, which Ed Brown shared his feelings, saying, “you would include the sexton position. This are micro-managing after the fact. Let Victor department would oversee not only the ceme­ do his job. I have been slapped in the face tery needs, but mowing, sidewalks, water tonight. You (the township) don’t deserve us.” works and township building maintenance. Mitch Tolan asked the board if the recom­ This is a much bigger picture.” mended action would carry over to the The idea by Alden, introduced at a time Sheriff’s Posse of Barry County, implying when it could not be discussed by the board that the Auxiliary force would not be in com­ due to the not being on the agenda, was some­ pliance if they followed the same recommen­ what supported by Kahler, who gave merit to dations. the notion and suggested the idea be added to Dan Sutherland applauded the board for next month’s meeting to begin discussion. making the tough decision. Wooer recommended the idea be added to “This is a great first step,” said Sutherland. the township’s five year plan and that a full “You are showing us you are trying to do a good job, do the right thing. As a board, you investigation into budgetary requirements don’t need to be berated by Victor and the accompany the potential proposal, while not­ (former) reserves. We are with you as a com­ ing this year’s budget does not allow for the munity. No other township has what we have proposed idea to be implemented. �Page 16 — Thursday, July 24, 2014 — The Hastings Banner MHSAA participation dips slightly; four sports set records Participation in high school sports in which postseason tournaments are sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) decreased slightly for the third straight school year in 2013-14, following a continuing trend of declining member school enrollments. However, nine MHSAA sports saw increases in participation from 2012-13, and four sports set records for the second straight school year, A total of 288,230 participants took part in the 28 tournament sports offered by the MHSAA during the past year - a 1.9-percent decrease from the 2012-13 figure of 293,810. However, enrollments at member schools also decreased 0.7 percent from 2012-13 and have fallen 10 percent since the 2006-07 school year - while MHSAA participation has fallen only 7.9 percent during that time. This year’s dip was slightly larger than the 1.2-percent decrease from 2011 -12. to 2012-13. Overall boys participation fell 1.7 percent from 2012-13 to 2013-14, while girls partici­ pation fell 2.2 percent. The overall MHSAA totals count students once for each sport in which they participate, meaning students who are multiple-sport athletes are counted more than once. For the second straight school year, both boys and girls lacrosse (5,089 and 2,540, respectively) and boys and girls cross country (8,882 and 8,703) set participation records. Both lacrosse totals have increased annually during their 10 years as MHSAA tournament sports; the girls saw an increase of 1.6 percent from 2012-13. Participation in both boys and girls cross country increased for the fifth straight seasons - the girls this time by 3.9 percent. Three girls sports rebounded from recent declines. Girls swimming and diving (6,604) broke a two-year downturn in participation with its highest total since 2010-11, while girls golf (3,427) increased by 2.8 percent and girls soccer (13,619) increased one percent after also falling from 2011-12 to 2012-13. Girls track and field (17,259) posted its sec­ ond straight increase and highest participation total since 2009-10. However, troubling trends continued in two of the most popular girls sports. Girls basket­ ball participation fell for the eighth straight season to 16,329 participants, the sport’s fewest since records first were kept in 1991­ 92. The girls basketball total has decreased 14.7 percent since a U.S. District Court deci­ sion led to the switching of girls basketball season from fall to winter beginning in 2007­ 08. Comparatively, girls enrollment at MHSAA schools during that time has fallen 10.4 percent. The sport that swapped seasons with girls basketball and moved to fall, volleyball, saw a 6.5-percent drop in participation this school year to 18,607 athletes, its fewest since 1993­ 94 and a decrease of 13.6 percent since its final season as a winter sport. There were a number of other totals that were of note in this year’s survey. Nine sports saw increases in participation in 2013-14 (three boys, six girls), while 19 had decreases (11 boys, eight girls). Football participation, 11 and 8-player teams combined, dropped for the sixth straight season but this time by only 2 percent to 40,673 athletes. The drop from 2011-12 to 2012-13 was 3.7 percent. Wrestling saw a decrease for the fifth straight year, but also by a smaller percentage than the year before - 2.2 percent versus a 4.8-percent drop from 2011-12 to 2012-13. Baseball participation increased for the second straight year, up 0.7 percent to 18,227 participants. But softball saw the third-largest dip in 2013-14, 7.2 percent to 13,443 partici­ pants. . Gymnastics (600) saw a decrease for the second straight year, this time by 11 percent the largest percentage decrease of any sport this school year. Boys skiing (745) saw the second-largest drop, 9.7 percent. The participation figures are gathered annually from MHSAA member schools to submit to the National Federation of State High School Associations for compiling of its national participation survey. Results of Michigan surveys from the 2000-01 school year to present may be viewed on the MHSAA website - www.mhsaa.cdm. Winners crowned at the 2014 Mullenhurst Club Championship The top five at the 2014 Mullenurst Club Championship included (from left) Bobby Fisher (first), Barry Haas (second), Rick Hall (third), Josh Newhouse (tie-fourth) and Kyle Purdum (tie-fourth). The top three in the Senior Division at the 2014 Mullenhurst Club Championship are (from left) Wallace Lee, Tom McCormick and Ken Langford. McCormick topped Langford in a playoff for the top spot, with Lee placing third. The guys Kent Enyart used to coach are taking over the club. Bobby Fisher beat Barry Haas in a playoff to take top honors at the 2014 Mullenhurst Club Championship. Each shot a 67 during the course of the 18-hole tournament. Rick Hall was third with a 69, and Kyle Purdum and Josh Newhouse tied for fourth with 70s. “I shot 72 today and didn’t even place,” Enyart said. . “These kids I used to coach can really play now,” he said of the group which includes Fisher, Purdum and Newhouse. Tom McCormick won in a playoff over Ken Langford after both shooting 74s in the Senior division. Wallace Lee took third with a 77. Low Net winners were Ken Risner with a net 62, Dustin Lancaster with a net 64 and Jason Marshall and Ron Wymer with net 65s. Jason Marshall, (from left) Ken Risner and Dustin Lancaster were among the top four in the Net Division standings at the end of the 2014 Mullenhurst Club Championship. Missing from photo is Ron Wymer. Risner took the title with as Net score of 62. Member FDK Aio/ifid Twn FREE TROLLEY RIDES Hastings i Sun Lake Ride downtown for dinner, view the new sculptures, shop, get some ice cream, have coffee or drinks, visit the park... Fridays from 6pm to 9pm through August 15 The City of Hastings will be the venue this summer for the newest Trolley route. Every Friday night, now through August 15, the Trolley will ring through the streets from 6pm to 9:00pm. Catch it at any of the schools in the city limits, any city park, and other designated stops, or just flag it down on its route. All rides FREE compliments of the local businesses listed here. Downtown Hastings START 6:00 COURT HOUSE 7:40 6:00 8:30 TAVERN In Downtown Hastings 1st Ward Park 6:03 6:53 8:33 Northeastern School Bob King Park 6:08 7:48 8:38 7:57 8:47 Tyden Park COUNTY SEAT LOUNGE COURT HOUSE 7:07 County Seat 6:19 Southeastern School 6:24 2nd Ward Park 7:59 8:54 7:16 8:06 High School 9:01 Middle School 6:34 7:24 Fish Hatchery Park 6:37 7:27 Dairy Queen 8:56 7:31 8:14 9:04 Cnteman 9:07 8:21 fRIDflHS 6:00 PfTl 19: Hastings HHSURANCfi ven yon OF HASTINGS THROUGH COMPANY � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-07-31.pdf cf0f732d0e9e1685bacd9253bfbf05a4 PDF Text Text Revenue is focus of Proposal 1 Politician favorability at an all-time low 45 years of Lions baseball represented See Story on Page 13 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 804879110187 1070490102590500000049058195427 ___ t 927 EState Hastmgs Ml 4g ANNER ha VOLUME 161, No. 30 NEWS BRIEFS Playing at the Plaza continues today The sound of music and children’s laughter will again fill the Hastings Spray Plaza today, Thursday, July 31, as the Playing at the Plaza entertainment series continues. At noon, far from the harbors of Chicago, pirate captain and adventurer Thee Bluebeard will be at the band shell looking for a crew. Jeffery Speas of Woodland will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. to play and sing easy-listening, folk and folk rock classics on acoustic guitar with no effects or back­ ground recordings. Fridays at the Fountain winding down Only three performances remain in the Fridays at the Fountain summer conceit series. The final three concerts include the Amy Young Group Aug. 1, Third Coast Steel Aug. 8, and the Tony LaJoye Trio Aug. 15. All Fridays at the Fountain concerts are free and take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the Barry County Courthouse L|^n, ; with a rain location at the Hastings City Bank Community Room, 150 W. Court St. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. For a complete listing of this summer’s performers visit www.thornapplearts.org/summer-programs/. Hall of Fame show Saturday in Prairieville The 36th annual Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame show will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Prairieville Farms, 7990 Milo Road near Delton. Notable members of the hall whose music will be part of the show include Grand Ole Opry legends “Little” Jimmy Dickens, Skeeter Davis; Jack Scott (’’Burning Bridges”) and Tommy Durden (co-song­ writer of Elvis Presley’s’ “Heartbreak Hotel”). Admission is $5. Women’s Giving Circle to meet Aug. 6 The next meeting of the Women’s Giving Circle of Barry County, a philan­ thropic group that meets quarterly, will be Wednesday, Aug, 6, at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings, beginning at 6 p.m. At each meeting, members discuss non­ profit organizations in the county and vote i for an organization to receive the combined contributions. Members agree to write a personal check for $50 to the selected organization, or $30 if they are under age 30. Members also pay for their own meals at each meeting. The first speaker of the Aug. 6 meeting will be Jayne Flanigan, representing Manna’s Market, the recipient of the May j contributions. The second speaker will be Becky Carson, executive director of Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Kids in Barry and Eaton counties. RSVPs for this meeting must be received by today, Thursday, July 31, by email to NanGoodin@aol.com or 616­ 891-0325. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 7 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Thursday, July 31, 2014 PRICE 750 Critical funding requests also on Tuesday’s ballot by Doug VanderLaan Editor Though Tuesday’s primary election may be light on candidates, three county wide tax pro­ posals and revenue requests in four townships and the village of Woodland should attract the attention of voters. All three county proposals are renewal requests of existing millage levies for the Barry County Transit System, Barry County E-911 Emergency Telephone and Central Dispatch System and the Commission on Aging. Barry County Transit is seeking a renewal of its original 10-year, .25-mill revenue issue though, due to Headlee Amendment rollbacks related to taxable property values, Tuesday’s renewal proposal is for .2481 mills. Though service is expected to increase to 100,000 rides in 2014 — up from 30,000 annual rides when the first millage was approved 10 years ago — the transit system is using rider fares, state and federal funds and modem efficiencies to provide transportation services to the county. “The millage money for operations unlocks state and federal matching funds that other­ wise would not be available,” pointed out Bill Voigt, transportation manager/urban trans­ portation coordinator. “Right now, we receive, roughly, 50 cents in matching funds from the state and federal governments for every $1 that we spend. “Plus, the millage is instrumental in help­ ing us develop what we call ‘demand response routes,’ routes that are built daily according to the needs of the customer. We pick them up where they are and take them to where they need to be, as opposed to trans­ porting on existing routes from which they’d have to transfer.” Last year, Barry County Transit provided 20,850 rides to medical appointments; 10,607 to county retail businesses; 22,461 for stu­ dents within the city of Hastings; 4,698 for government services; 3,069 to local restau­ rants; and 21,385 rides for various outreach, treatment and contracted medical service appointments. “People ride for all kinds of reasons,” pointed out Voigt, adding that the top-priced fare is $3, and many rides go for as little as $1, especially critical for county residents struggling to remain independent. “Transit services allow our residents to live where they want to live and still have access to goods and services needed for quality of life.” Approval of Tuesday’s renewal request will generate $460,000 for the transit system. For the owner of a $100,000 home the millage will cost $12.50 per year. The Commission on Aging is also request­ ing renewal of an existing millage, though, unlike Barry County Transit where increased use is helping the financial bottom line, greater access to services by a burgeoning senior population is placing severe stress on the organization. In remarks made to the county’s board of commissioners April 15, CO A Executive Director Tammy Pennington announced that the organization is at full capacity in its pres­ ent location on Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings and in its ability to accommodate additional staff, volunteers or programming. This, as the over-60 years of age population has increased more than 30 percent in Barry County accord­ ing to the 2010 U.S. Census. Despite critical need, the COA board has elected to seek only a renewal of its present 10-year, .4907-mill issue. “Our strategy is to find ways to bring more money in without requesting additional mill­ age,” Pennington told commissioners in April about not seeking a millage increase to go along with its renewal request. Instead, Pennington pointed to fundraising increases and a very slow increase in user fees as a way to forego a request for tax revenue beyond Tuesday’s renewal. Adults older than 60 years of age now make up 21 percent of the county’s total pop­ ulation as opposed to 16 percent as reported in the census from 2000 to 2010. Numbers like those tell Pennington, alternative fund­ raising strategies are short-term, at best. * “We passed our first millage in 1990 and that has meant the difference for older adults in Barry County between bare-bone services and being able to meet people’s needs,” she said in a conversation with the Banner Tuesday. “In Michigan, more than 60 counties [out of 83] levy a senior millage; it’s an important revenue stream.” The first COA millage in 1990 was for five years. Two 10-year requests have been See MILLAGES, page 7 Tuesday's county board race focuses on two seats by Doug VanderLaan Editor Change is coming to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. How much change will be determined by voters in Tuesday’s pri­ mary election, when one seat will be final­ ized, and then in the Nov. 4 general election in which two more seats will be up for final grabs. All seven county board seats are up for two-year term elections, but only three dis­ tricts are seeing competition for the position. Republican voters will choose between incumbent Howard “Hoot” Gibson and chal­ lenger Jerry Sarver in District 1. Because there is no Democrat registered for the November general election, Tuesday’s winner will run unopposed in November, barring a write-in Democratic effort Final decisions for seats in District 6, where three Republicans are vying to run against the lone Democrat Michael Barney in November,, and.ip District 5, where incum­ bent Ben Geiger is unopposed in Tuesday’s primary but will face Democrat Damon Ross in November, will have to wait until the November election. Running unopposed Tuesday and expected to retain their seats in November are Commissioners Craig Stolsonburg in District 2, Joyce Snow in District 3, Jon Smelker in District 4, and Jim Dull in District 7. A review of the two board seat races being contested Tuesday and profiles of the candi­ dates who returned a questionnaire to the Banner follows. District 1 The most hotly contested primary election race pits across-the-street neighbors Gibson, the incumbent who’s held the seat for four terms, against retired Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Campaign issues have centered on Gibson’s refusal to accept Sarver’s invitation to a public debate and numerous charges from both sides related to accessibility, campaign­ ing at public events and the stands each can­ didate has taken while in public service. Howard “Hoot” Gibson Age: 74 Education/career background: Hastings High School graduate; UAW Leadership Training Institute - Economics and Collective Bargaining; Walton School of Auctioneering graduate. Years living in county: 70 Community involvement: Volunteer coach and instructor; Thomapple Manor; Methodist Church Food Bank; creator of four new events at Charlton Park; Red Cross blood drive; Green Gables Haven; veterans lunch volunteer. See SEATS, page 10 Delton Kellogg names new high school principal by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Delton Kellogg Schools has selected Lucas Trierweiler as the new high school principal. Steward Schofield, principal for six years, retired from the position at the end of the school year and has opted to move on to other opportunities. Trierweiler, assistant principal of Delton Kellogg Middle School for the past three years and the district’s special education director, was recommended by an interview committee composed of a student, a parent, representatives of the high school staff, a board of education member and Carl Schoessel, the district’s interim superintend­ ent. Trierweiler said the opportunity to accept the position of high school principal has been a long-term goal of his “I have secondary credentials, and it has always been my passion to move into a prin­ cipal position,” he said. Prior to joining the district, Trierweiler was principal of the Kent Education Center High School in Grand Rapids and was a special education science teacher at the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home School, operated by the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency program. Trierweiler earned a bachelor of science degree with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry from Western Michigan University and completed a master’s degrees in special education and K-12 principal leadership and curriculum from Western Michigan University, as well. He was a supervising combat medic for the U.S. Army for four years, has been a medical assistant for urgent care at Bronson Methodist Hospital and was a freshman football coach at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo. He will assume his new position immedi­ ately. Trierweiler has some ideas and will work with administration to develop some goals with teachers, staff to identify the direction of Delton Kellogg schools, making sure to align with the teaching staff’s five-year horizon plan, increase student performance and enrollment and make it a destination school for students of surrounding communities. Trierweiler has lived in Plainwell, near Pine Lake, with his wife. He will still serve as special education director and continue to oversee safety and security at the school, as well as manage the alternative education program. The 2014-15 school year begins Sept. 2. “I am looking forward to working with all administration and staff,” he said. “Delton Kellogg schools are great; a great place to work and to be a student.” School administrators shift positions in Hastings by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer When Hastings students return to class this fall they may encounter some familiar faces in new places. During a special meeting Wednesday, the Hastings Area School System Board of Education approved a change of contract for Hastings Middle School Assistant Principal Teresa Heide, who has been reassigned as the principal of Southeastern Elementary School, as Southeastern Principal Judy Johnson assumes Heide’s post at the middle school. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carrie Duits said she is excited about the changes in administration. “This is a win-win situation for our admin­ istrators and our schools,” she said. “Judy has been wanting to return to the secondary level because that is where her roots are. She will be working with [Principal] Chris Cooley at Teresa Heide has been named the principal of Southeastern. Elementary. Judy Johnson has been named assis­ tant principal of Hastings Middle School. the middle school, and I think they will make a great team. “Teresa’s experience teaching middle school math will support the new math pro­ gram that is being instituted at the elementary schools as part of the district’s dynamic plan,” added Duits. “Teresa also has been a second and fifth grade teacher and a Title teacher at the elementary. Her math back­ ground will make a great difference as we move forward with the new program.” Duits said the administrative changes are a positive step for the district. “We want , our administrators in a place where they can use their skills and excel and move student achievement forward,” she said. Last week the board hired Chris Macklin as the new principal at the high school, replacing Kevin Riggs who resigned after the end of the school year. �Page 2 — Thursday, July 31, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Area fields are lush with growth Sandhill cranes take care of cleanup duties in a recently harvested wheat field on North Charlton Park Road in Hastings Township. Corn puts up temporary walls along roads across the county. Chicory and Queen Anne’s lace grow nearly as thick as a planned border along a section of Bayne Road in Castleton Township. Round bales of straw stand under a menacing sky in a field along McKeown Road in Baltimore Township Tuesday. A dragonfly rests on a borage plant. Vote on August 5 to !RIK Transportation Ballot Proposal lease that has provided services for the last ten years! Queen Anne’s lace, teasel, grasses and more. Barry County Transit anticipates 100,000 rides in 2014. That’s 30,000 more annually than when the original millage passed Look at the rides provided last year; of the 93,000 Barry County Transit provided: • 10607 Rides to Barry County Stores • 9465 Rides to Medical Appointments • 11385 Rides relating to Mental Health treatment and programs • 22461 Rides to school for Students • 4698 Rides to Government Services • 3069 Rides to local Restaurants • 1435 Rides to local Banks Last year Barry County Transit transported our residents over 303,000 miles! 35,367 passenger rides were our transit dependent clients, including both seniors and residents needing assistance with their mobility and independence. “For less than the cost of coffee and a doughnut each month, area residents can ensure responsive transportation services for everyone, now and into the future.” Paid for by the Friends of Transit Support Moving People Forward in Barry County P.O. Box 343, Hastings Ml 49058. Learn more at: friendsoftransitsupport.com 77588337 . Some oats in a field along Mill Street in Hastings Township topple with the weight of the grain. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 31, 2014 — Page 3 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ Wildflowers, such as prairie coneflower, Queen Anne’s lace, teasel, purple cone­ flower and more, fill an idle field along Martin Road in Castleton Township. A flock of Canada geese flies in for a landing on a recently cut wheat field along North Charlton Park Road in Hastings Township. Ml Chicory blooming along roadsides is a sure sign of summer in Barry County. Crops, grasses and wildflowers cover rolling hills along Martin Road near Bayne Road in Castleton Township. Monarch butterflies have been some­ what scarce this summer. Here, one takes nectar from a blooming oregano flower. BK > Sunday’s rapidly changing weather — which included thunder, lightning, wind, rain, hail and rainbows — also brought clouds that rapidly changed formation. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings tanner classified ads! A pair of Charolais cattle work out a disagreement at a Castleton Township farm ■■■ » ■ ™ flfli fl ® 1 ©S tia hi laj Wires strung through utility poles hang above fields that change from meadow (back to foreground) to harvested wheat to ripe wheat to soybeans to idle land planted with native wildflowers. Photos by Kathy Maurer BCN Technical Services is proud to invite you to the 100th anniversary of "The Bliss" in Hastings Michigan. While Bliss is over 150 years old, 'The Bliss" building will commemorate its 1914 beginnings in Hastings this year. Originally the Consolidated Press Company, started by the Tyden family, E.W. Bliss company purchased the facility in 1919 and the "The Bliss" legacy began. Please join us for a factory tour, food, fun, cake, music, kids games, bounce house and "Bliss" beer! Join us on August 9th, 2014 from 1pm to 7 pm 1004 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 Charlton Park Road ends briefly before taking a jog on Coats Grove Road, but the soybean rows just keep going. BLISS CLEARING NIAGARA SCHULER 5i �Page 4 — Thursday, July 31,2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? As primary nears, politicians' favorability is at all-time low Minty fresh Cats, apparently, are not the one things that like catnip. Here, a bumble­ bee savors the nectar of catnip flowers Saturday morning. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Freeport circa 1904 Freeport is celebrating its homecoming this weekend, a tradition that dates back to 1901. So here’s a photo that shows the vil­ lage back in its early homecoming years. The photo was printed in February 1964. The following response to the photo was published in the Banner Feb. 9,1964. They remembered! At least three people remembered the Freeport of about 1904 which is shown in this photograph that was published in last week’s issue of the Banner: Glen H. Perkins, Walter Wallace and Victor Sisson. Perkins, born in Freeport in 1889, remembered the merchants in this row of building to be as follows: On the left you see a small portion of the Moore and Shepard Hardware Store; next, where the awning is down, is the I.E. Moore Store. George Kelly’s Barber Shop is next, and Perk says he also had the biggest stock of confectionery in. town. In those days, you were getting up in the world if you had your private shaving mug with your name on it at Kelly’s. The Hunt and Demming Store follows; Sol Hunt had hardware on the west side of the store, and Frank Demming had groceries on the east side. Buel Wolcott and Son Meat Market is the next business. The next two store fronts are the Moore and Shepard Farm Implement buildings. The J.W. Foglesong Furniture Store follows. His wife also had a millinery business in this building. Mr. Foglesong also was the undertaker. Next is the Freeport News office with the J.W. Godfrey as editor, who also handled new and used school books. Across the street east on the corner is the Freeport Hotel, George Perkins, proprietor. Dr. Ward Moore, dentist, had his office over the Moore and Shepard Hardware; Dr. J.W. Rigterink, M.D., had his office over the I.E. Moore store, and the Freeport IOOF Lodge was over Kelly’s Barber Shop, Perkins recalls. Walter Wallace also identified the store and Victor Sisson brought in a long history of Freeport and many old photographs. Note: The photo in the July 17 Banner, depicting four champions from the fair was first published in the Banner Aug. 11,1955. The date was omitted in processing. Facts support Sarver for District 1 To the editor: Mr. Gibson, really? The first sentence in his letter in last week’s Banner should ring true for him and his sup­ porters. He states that he is not resorting to any smear tactics during this campaign, but I suppose this it was just luck when the wife of former Eaton County Sheriff Mike Raines blasted Jerry Sarver at this month’s Tea Party meeting, accusing him of changing his stance on being “pro-gun.” Raines admitted that she did not even know Howard Gibson, but that he was doing a good job and she didn’t know why Jerry Sarver was vying for a county board seat. I suppose it was just luck that several let­ ters to the editor also stated incorrectly that Sarver was somehow anti-gun and didn’t sup­ port the Second Amendment. Hogwash. Could it be that a close ally of Mr. Gibson’s who happens to be sheriff and who doesn’t want to lose Gibson’s unquestioned support had something to do with dredging up this untrue accusation as was done in a 2007 elec­ tion when Sarver ran for sheriff against Dar Leaf? Here are some facts, as Gibson says, that have been ignored or twisted by his support­ ers in resorting to smear tactics regarding two issues: First issue: Sarver detractors say that long ago, someone interested in furthering “open­ carry rights” called then-Police Chief Sarver asking if he (the caller) could strap on his gun and walk through the Hastings Felpaiisch Grocery store. During the 2007 sheriff cam­ paign, writers tried to suggest this was a recent call. Fact: That call was made to Sarver in June or early July 2001. Sarver advised the caller of current law prohibiting “brandishing of a firearm.” He added that he did not know if the caller’s stated interest would be a violalion of that law and that the caller should contact then-Prosecuting Attorney Shane McNeill for an opinion. Fact: A few days later the caller contacted Sarver and advised that he had changed his mind, that some arrests had been made for “brandishing” and he didn’t wish to go that far. Fact: In a letter dated July 3, 2001, Sarver requested McNeill’s definition of “brandish­ ing a firearm.” The response failed to give any direction. Fact: On Feb. 6, 2002, then-Attorney General Jennifer Granholm issued an opinion not defining “brandishing,” but stating that the public wearing of a firearm by a reserve police officer was not a violation of current law. Fact: Sarver then trained and continued to train his police officers in the open-firearm carry rights. Second issue: Sarver detractors say that the police threatened, harassed or intimidated persons at a 2007 open-carry rally in Hastings and that someone had been arrested. Fact: The open carry rallies have always been held without incident. Sarver advised his officers to stay clear of the marches so no charge of harassment could be made. The marchers in these rallies have always exhibit­ ed the utmost respect, walk from one point to another, then disperse in a peaceful and prop­ er manner. Fact: Although the original plan presented by the caller .to Sarver for an open-carry march through the Felpausch store came in 2001, recent campaign rhetoric intimates that it happened around the 2007 sheriff’s cam­ paign. Raines charged at the Tea Party meet­ ing that Attorney General Granholm’s opin­ ion in February 2002 effected Sarver’s actions. Again, that’s impossible since the opinion was issued seven months after Sarver had properly advised the original phone caller to call the prosecutor for guidance — after which Sarver, himself, sought the prosecu­ tor’s opinion. Hmmmm ... no smear campaign? Why does this keep coming up when the facts show that Sarver did his job and, in fact, guided the original phone caller to the best of his ability and knowledge in 2001? Sarver is pro-constitution (all of it), finan­ cially supports Barry’ County Right to Life, Alpha Center, United Way of Barry County, and the Family Support Center. In 1989, as mayor of the City of Hastings, I appointed Sarver as chief of police after his service to the department since 1980. He rose to the top based on his merit, experience, goals for the police department and his flaw­ less work ethic. Following his appointment, Sarver earned a bachelor’s degree in organi­ zational development and a master’s degree in public administration. All politics aside, Jerry Sarver is the best person to represent District 1 on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Mary Lou Gray-Hart, Hastings You don’t have to say much about gov­ ernment, especially Congress, to get into a heated discussion with just about any­ one these days. That’s no surprise given a recent poll conducted for the Center for Public Affairs Research which reported that, “Americans entered 2014 with a pro­ foundly negative view of their govern­ ment, expressing little hope that elected officials can or will solve the nation’s biggest problems.” More disturbing to me is the report’s conclusion that, “Americans, who have a reputation of optimism, have a sharply pessimistic take on their government after years of disappointments in Washington.” Tuesday’s primary election will prove that that same negative sentiment exists locally when less than the average 20 per­ cent of registered Barry County voters likely will turn out to determine who will represent us or who will end up running against their political party counterpart in the November general election. Some important proposals on the ballot also will be determined by only a handful of voters. So, what is real problem here? Could it be as simple as voters losing faith in the system? Or could it be something even more dire, such as candidates who don’t respect voters because they don’t have to since more than 80 percent of them don’t participate? Or it’s not hard to assume that non-participating citizens have allowed special interest groups to now hijack the process to the point that the choices of a mere 20 percent of registered voters really don’t make a difference anymore. If you follow the opinion polls or talk to friends and neighbors, jobs and the economy usually top the list of issues that cause the most concern in America, fol­ lowed by health care and the nation’s nearly $18 trillion debt and continued deficit spending. Even President Obama’s polls have hit an all-time low. A recent poll released by Democratic pqllster Democracy Corps showed that 60 percent of people disap­ prove of the president, compared to just 37 percent who approve. Even more strik­ ing is that 50 percent not only disapprove, but they “strongly” disapprove. All the recent problems in the Ukraine, spying by the National Security Agency, Obamacare and the VA scandal, just to name a few, indicate the president’s inability to solve any of the big issues. The only issue that could be settled before Congress leaves for its summer break might be with the Veterans Administration, where leaders from both parties are looking for support of a bill totaling over $35 billion. Many Americans are concerned with what’s going on in the Middle East and the thousands of immigrant children com­ ing across our southern borders each day. Yet, Congress still plans to leave for a five-week summer break, meaning there will be no action on a host of these issues. As you pore over all of the campaign literature sent by congressional candi­ dates, you see that many of them are pro­ moting issues such as gay rights, abortion and social issues about which most What do you Americans have an opinion. But expecta­ tion for action on any of these issues remains far down the list of voters because we’re more focused on the bigger issues mentioned above that more direct­ ly effect our daily lives. Most polls reveal that Americans are fed up with Washington and its inability to solve the big issues, yet voters who head to the polls Tuesday are likely to support the incumbents. How does that happen? Why do we vote for ‘more of the same’ inaction? First of all, not enough people vote, leaving the decisions on who represents us in places like Washington, Lansing and here in Barry County to a small number of voters. When more people vote, it protects us against the special interest political machines that build up staffs with power­ ful connections to special interest groups with lots of money that support the incumbents, making it almost impossible for the newbie with ideas and motivation for change to win. As I looked over some of the brochures I’ve received from candidates in recent weeks, I found them disappointing in that there was little about the issues that should concern us. Most of the material was about the candidate, rather than the issues their constituents feel passionate about. The local front gives us more of the same. Look over the campaign literature candidates are giving out, I’m sure you’ll find very little about the issues — such as roads, jobs, education — issues for which most of us want answers. Be wary of incumbent candidates. They have an advantage in that they’re part of a system that rewards loyalty and payments for support via their vote on issues. In the past, I’ve always thought that experience matters, but look at what we’ve created in Congress — a dysfunc­ tional government filled with incumbents who worry more about politics than resolving issues. That is why the current Congress is on track to be one of the least productive in our country’s history. A recent poll conducted by Time maga­ zine states, “The percentage of Americans saying the nation is moving in the right direction hasn’t topped 50 percent in over a decade.” The report went on to say that 70 percent of Americans lack confidence in the government’s ability to “make progress on the important problems and issues facing the country in 2014.” Is America in decline? You decide, but remember if you ignore Tuesday’s pri­ mary and the general election in November, you’re part of the problem that will only be corrected if we elect can­ didates who are willing to work together to solve the real issues facing this nation. In business we have no choice but to give our customers the services they demand, otherwise they go somewhere else. Why shouldn’t it be the same with government leaders? Tell them: Do your job or we’ll find someone else! Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: The fight to silence critics who say the NFL’s Washington Redskins team name is racist, has pushed team owner Dan Snyder to form the philanthropic Original Americans Foundation. Should team with Native American nicknames continue to be allowed? 53% 47% Yes No For this week: The turnout for Tuesday’s primary election is again expected to be less than 20 percent of registered voters. Many who don’t cast a ballot say their votes won’t make a difference. Do you? □ Yes □ No See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 31, 2014 — Page 5 Transit renewal millage is a bargain Barry Township residents need to take ownership To the editor: A lot is happening in our community of Delton and Barry Township. Many voices are being raised expressing opinions and causing a public outcry about an incident that occurred several weeks ago and which is being used to accuse Barry Township of hav­ ing too much police presence in Delton. I, for one, have appreciated the visibility and pres­ ence of our police officers (and the reserve volunteers) who are out and about in our community. I have personally had comments made to me about the fact that it is nice to see their interaction within community events. Both sides are being heard — one to the tune of “we don’t need no police,” which was spoken at a township meeting. Last Thursday, while being interviewed by Jared Werksma of WWMT news, Werksma commented that not many people who are in support of Police Chief Victor Pierce, his force and volunteers are speaking out about what they want to see happen. I ask myself “Why?” These people serve in a position where there is very little thanks, yet they serve. A place where “you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t.” “God help them” is my prayer. At one township board meeting, during open comments, one person stood up, waved his hands at the crowd, chided them for allowing this situation to happen and then told them what they needed to do. First, get rid of the chief of police and all volunteers. During this, he was cautioned to speak only to the board. This person does not live in Barry Township. Another question I have been pondering is since when is bad behavior supported, defended and rewarded and why does what is good, positive and beneficial behavior have to be defended? Why should they have to feel as if they are in the wrong and need to prove themselves? Next weekend will be Founder’s Fest in Delton, and apparently there will be very lit­ tle police presence in and around town. But if you see Police Chief Victor Pierce, why not greet and encourage him? And, also, let the board (Wes Kahler, chair) know where you stand in this matter. I hope we all can care enough to do something. Mary Sager Delton Divisive politics can seep into lifestyle of community To the editor: Letters in the July 24 Banner, written in support of certain candidates, have piqued my interest and generated a personal opinion that also was motivated by a recent comment on the lack of direction and cohesiveness of the Barry County Board of Commissioners In some respects, the letters begin the divi­ sive process by offering support of their can­ didate of choice by making negative com­ ments regarding the opposition. This perspec­ tive immediately begins the erosion of the basic principle of the governmental process which, at the grass-roots level, involves only one thing and that is cooperation to reach a positive end. This erosion has thus begun its spread throughout the governmental process and, in a short time, reaches the state and national level. Politics should not enter into the decision­ making process at any level and should only be used to help voters identify choices for office rather than a motive to elect, regardless of the candidates’ qualifications for the offices sought. These failings within our communities also seem somehow to be at the root of the prob­ lem, with the perception that political identi­ fiers and those seeking office should be excluded from activities at a local park and the county fair. These venues, as well as such activities as the parade on the July 4, have always provided an opportunity for us to evaluate the visages and behavior of our can­ didates. It is regrettable that such activities, supported by all community members, have been denied us as a normal venue in which to support and to evaluate our candidates. As new residents to the community, we are constantly amazed at the many and diverse activities available to the residents of Barry County and can only hope that an attitude of openness and understanding can be extended without limit to enhance the pleasant lifestyle that exists in the community. Gerald Schmiedicke, Hastings Sarver respects veterans To the editor: I would like to address a letter to the editor in the July 17 edition of the Banner, ridiculing supporters of Jerry Sarver for wearing Tshirts to the old-fashioned Fourth of July cel­ ebration at Charlton Park. The writer was demanding an apology from supporters and from Sarver himself for being disrespectful of a veterans event. Excuse me, but perhaps the author needs to keep his holidays straight. The Fourth of July, or Independence Day as it is also called, is not an event for veterans. Independence Day is a celebration of the birthday of America. Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is a celebration in which all Americans can par­ ticipate. Our forefathers declared our independence from England and created a democracy. One of the benefits of living in a democracy is the ability to vote. I am sorry if the writer of the previous letter did not like the campaign Tshirts worn on a day that celebrates our great nation’s beginning, but it is the ability to pro­ mote a candidate of one’s choosing that is one of the great things about our country. If anyone is owed an apology, it would be the supporters of Jerry Sarver for being accused of disrespecting veterans. Sarver val­ ues our freedoms and-rights and, more impor­ tantly, the sacrifices all of our veterans have made. Neither he, nor any, of his supporters, would do anything to be disrespectful toward the men and the women who serve and have served this country. Shame on the writer of the July 17 letter for making such a ridiculous statement. Hopefully, this very basic history lesson will clear up any confusion over Independence Day’s purpose and meaning. I am a combat-wounded Marine veteran from the Korean conflict and a previous resi­ dent of Barry County for many years. I know Jerry Sarver and, without hesitation, can tell you that he respects and honors all veterans. Independence Day is for all Americans to celebrate, including our ability to elect, to re­ elect, or to replace those in government who represent us. Jerry Sarver is someone you can trust to represent you. He will not simply brag about attending every meeting and then refuse to debate his competition. Charles Powers, Sharon, Tenn. The Hastings BcUHICI* Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. President Frederic Jacobs Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker Vice President • NEWSROOM • Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) $45 per year elsewhere Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto $40 per year in adjoining counties Shari Carney . ConstanceCheeseman Bonnie Mattson £ POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 To the editor: Through my involvement with the Delton Kellogg Schools, I had an interesting chal­ lenge recently. We were trying to find a way to transport students from the high school to obtain needed services in Hastings. Neither the school staff nor parents were able to pro­ vide the necessary transportation. We decided to contact Barry County Transit. I was delighted to hear that the system was prepared to respond to our needs and was willing to do what it could to accommodate us. Before contacting Barry County Transit, I thought that its transportation services were offered in our area only on certain days and for certain populations. I was mistaken. Not only can rides be scheduled in the Delton area on any day, the routes are actually built around the public’s needs. Barry County Transit provides transporta­ tion for Delton Kellogg students who attend the Gilmore Car Museum Garage Works pro­ gram. This is a valuable program for many students since it provides training and experi­ ence for our students with talents and interest in auto repair and restoration, thereby prepar­ ing them for career opportunities after high school. Barry County Transit has always been eager and ready to help get our students to programs they would not be able to get to otherwise. It is reassuring to know that Barry County Transit provides access for our students and area residents to things that improve their quality of life, regardless of where they live. The fact that we can retain transit services for all members of our community regardless of age or financial need with a renewal of .2481 mills — not an increase — is a bargain. I am planning to vote to renew the Barry County Transit millage Aug. 5, and I urge my friends and colleagues to join me. Marsha Bassett, Delton Legal system not protecting crime victims To the editor: What’s wrong with our legal system in Barry County when it refuses to provide equal protection for crime victims and their wit­ nesses from the harassment, threats and intimidating behavior of their perpetrators? Plus, in these kinds of situations, the constitu­ tional rights of victims and witnesses are being violated. One crime victim has been told that, if he did take measures to protect himself from the threatening behaviors of his perpetrator, he, the victim, would be arrested. The probation department has been con­ tacted and nothing has been done when the terms and conditions of the perpetrator’s pro­ bation has been clearly violated. Continually, no one in law enforcement does anything, from the police agencies —- both county and state — to the prosecutor’s office to the judges. Our legal system is Barry County is bro­ ken. . Elden Shellenbarger, Hastings Being commissioner is only agenda To the editor: I have been following the Letters to the Editor for several weeks now and find it nec­ essary to reply. I was on the Hastings Charter Township board for 20 years, and during that time, Howard “Hoot” Gibson was our district com­ missioner for many of those years. Hoot attended every single meeting, reporting to us the business of the county board from earlier that day. This guy attends more meetings in the county and elsewhere than anyone in the history of the county. Hoot is and has been dedicated to not only the citizens in this district, but to all of the cit­ izens of Barry County. He is a people person, much as is our sheriff. He is one of us. Hoot helps senior citizens, veterans, Green Gables, farmers, Charlton Park, and the list goes on. We owe him our support and vote. Show him you appreciate his thousands of hours of involvement and get out and vote. Hoot is not one of the “good ol’ boys club.” Many of the Letters to the Editor have come from that group and from unseated commis­ sioners — the same group that tried to defeat our sheriff. The candidate who was handily defeated by about a 3-to-l margin is the same person who is trying to unseat Hoot Gibson now. We should all be ashamed for our lack of involvement in what goes on in this county. Hoot is doing this every day and that is no exaggeration. Show him that he is appreciat­ ed by voting for him. Being your commis­ sioner is his only agenda. Neil E. Wilder, Hastings Transit services allows for volunteering, too To the editor: As director of the Delton District Library, I am compelled to write in support of the Barry County Transit. I think awareness of the services Barry County Transit offers is increasing, but I want to do my part in passing the word. There are many people in our rural county who depend on this service to travel to appointments or go shopping. Some of these people have no other means of transportation. Not only is it con­ venient, the transit is very affordable. I have a volunteer who uses Barry County Transit almost every Tuesday to help out here at the library. Then, when she’s done, the driver takes her shopping on her way home to Hickory Comers. We can’t risk losing our transit services. I love the fact that the Barry County Transit bal­ lot proposal is a renewal only — not an increase in our taxes. A vote to renew will secure services for everyone for the next 10 years. I will be there to renew Aug. 5 and urge everyone to protect this important service. Cheryl Bower, Delton Stay relevant on open-carry issue To the editor: The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees a citizen’s right to keep and bear arms. Make no mistake about it, I support the Second Amendment. I also support other amendments to our Constitution and the Constitution itself. Incumbent would be our choice To the editor: My husband and I have known Howard “Hoot” Gibson for many years. We have watched his political ethics all during his terms. He is upstanding and loves the people and county of Barry. We have found him to be always ready to help someone in need and to try to do what is best for the community. He does many things to raise money with the rummage sale at Charlton Park and the help he provides the Commission on Aging and other places. We feel that he is worthy of the position of District 1 Commissioner again. My husband and I can’t vote for him because we aren’t in his district but, if we were, Hoot Gibson would be our choice. Patricia and John Higgins, Hastings fl mash listens Constitutional amendments are an important, piece of our nation’s history — all of them. Unfortunately, some people insist on twisting the truth to meet their needs. This seems especially true at election time. Mr. Gibson, my opponent for District 1 County Commissioner, states that neither he nor his supporters resort to smear tactics when their actions speak for themselves. Can any of them tell us why, when an individual asked questions to then-Police Chief Jerry Sarver in 2001, that has anything to do with 2014? Oh, wait, let’s make people think Sarver is somehow anti-gun and doesn’t sup­ port the Second Amendment. The open-carry issue was just on the hori­ zon in Michigan in 2001 and it was followed by a Michigan attorney general’s opinion in 2002 that gave further direction in the matter. Now, in 2014, the issue is clear, with citizens expressing their open-carry rights on a regu­ lar basis. Let’s be clear: As a gun owner myself, I support and have always supported the Constitution -- all of it. There are a variety of rights and protections given in the Constitution, the right to arms is one of them. Please join me for positive change at the county board level Tuesday, Aug. 5. Jerry Sarver, Hastings , Gibson hardly Inaccessible To the editor: I was challenged by the writer who indicat­ ed that the District 4 county commissioner was inaccessible. A Yahoo Internet search brought up Howard “Hoot” Gibson 35 times. The first entry included his five committee assignments, his address and his^ telephone number. The second entry included a work website where he can be reached. From my own experience, Hoot makes it a point to get around to volunteer groups, char­ itable organizations and coffee klatches to get opinions. He makes himself available and he always listens. It seems like every time I look up, Hoot is there. Self-promotion is not Hoot’s trump card, but he is highly visible and supportive of the residents of Hastings and the people of Barry County. Within the past few weeks, I’ve seen Hoot promoting/volunteering at the COA, the food bank, Thomapple Manor, Green Gables, American Legion, YMCA, and working with his wife as a volunteer for the military veter­ ans at Charlton Park. Inaccessible? You could not get away from this guy if you wanted to. Jacqueline Muma, Hastings to constituents Sarver will ‘step up to the To the editor: If you want your U.S. Representative to read and understand every bill and then vote based on principles, you should support Justin Amash. If you would like an explana­ tion for every vote, support Justin Amash. And if you would like your representative to protect pur Constitution — every time — support Justin Amash. Amash is consistent and reliable. He always votes pro-life and to protect our God­ given liberties. He has frequent town hall meetings so he can listen to his constituents and to explain his past and future votes. I am proud to have one of the best U.S. Representatives in Washington, D.C., to rep­ resent us in the 3rd District of Michigan. Please join me Aug. 5 to vote for Justin Amash in the Republican primary election. Carol Price, Barry Township plate’ on county board To the editor: The Barry County Board is in crisis and needs a change. I support Jerry Sarver for District 1 Commissioner in the Aug. 5 Republican primary. I have been watching the Barry County Board of Commissioners for many years, and it is discouraging to see what has happened in the past seven months. The board is com­ pletely dysfunctional, attempting to micro­ mange every department except the sheriff’s department and ignoring the fiasco in its own leadership. In January, the board elected a new chair and vice chair on a 4-3 vote with District 1 Commissioner Howard Gibson voting with the majority. Both the new leaders had only one year of experience as commissioners. The vice chair had said in advance that he expect­ ed to be absent the better part of the winter at his Florida winter retreat. Gibson, the coun­ ty’s longest-serving commissioner, should have known his personally selected leader­ ship team would be ineffective. The results have been months of rancor, harsh words, unproductive meetings and wasted tax dol­ lars. A competent leader was required, and Gibson did not step up to the plate. We need an experienced leader, one who knows how to work as a team for a common goal, not the ambitions of a select few. Vote in the Aug. 5 Republican Primary and elect Sarver county commissioner for District 1. Jack Miner, Hastings �Thursday, July 31, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Page 6 77588257 City council approves tax abatement Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. CHURCH OF CHRIST LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. t FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer^ Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www. country chapel umc.org for more information. The annual Free-4-All Com­ munity Fair will be Saturday, Aug. - 2, 2-5 p.m. Free of ’ charge. 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Chui ch of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning:- 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website ? www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10: 30 a.m. Kathryn L. Manker Harold H. Langshaw HICKORY CORNERS, MI -Harold H. Langshaw, of Hickory Comers, passed away July 27, 2014. Harold was born December 20, 1934, in Allegan, the son of Zeal I. and Marion E. (Philley) Langshaw. A veteran, Harold served his country in the Air National Guard. He was a member of the Operators Union Local 324, the American legion Post 484 in Hickory Comers, and a former member of the B.P.O.E. in Allegan. Harold enjoyed helping out in his community, and he also enjoyed cooking at steak fries and hog roasts. Harold is survived by his father, Zeal I. Langshaw; brothers, Norman (Diana) Langshaw, James Langshaw, and Larry (Barbara) Langshaw; a nephew, Todd Langshaw; nieces, Becky Jones and Vickie Thomas; and a special friend, Cathie Wagner. Harold was preceded in death by his moth­ er, Marion in 1983. Harold’s family will receive friends Thursday, July 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton where his funeral service will be conducted, Friday, August 1,2014 at 11 a.m., Pastor JeffWorden, officiating.' Burial will take place in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to American Legion Post 484 will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Harold’s family. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strenghtening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pio­ neer Club, will return Sept. 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will con­ tinue throughout the summer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR,” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wed./Thurs. 9 am2:30 p.m., Pre K-6th grade. CEDAR SPRINGS, MI- Kathryn L. Manker, age 87, of Cedar Springs, went to be with her Lord and reunited with her husband on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Metron of Cedar Springs. She was predeceased by her parents; hus­ band, Wesley; great-granddaughter, Peyton; sister, Joan Tinker. She is survived by her children; Diana K. and Lynn Webster, Donald P. and Judith Manker, Darlene R. and Robert Johnson, David W. and Christine Manker; 13 grandchil­ dren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Constance Hoeksema; several nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life was held on Saturday, July 26,2014 at the Sparta Nazarene Church with Pastor Tim Smith officiating. Interment Meyers Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Sparta Church of the Nazarene. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER SCHEDULE - Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ Call 945-9554 for more information. Donate A Boat or Car Today! In Memoriam Bryan R. Lee Boa^p March 9, 1985-July 28, 1998 Hard to believe it has been 16 years, it's true time does fly by. But the missing you part, never goes away. "2-Night Free Vacation!” MMMIB Love you and miss you dearly, Mom, Dad, Robb, Amanda, along with all your Family and Friends www.boatangel.com sponsored by boat angel otitreach eenters_ _ _ _ _ _ S1WMEMIMW Thank you for serving our country and Barry County and protecting our Constitutional Rights GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, August 3,2014 - Sun­ day Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. August 3 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. August 4 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. August 5 - Softball game @ Cheney Field 6:30 p.m. August 7 - Softball game @ Presbyterian Field 6:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. FRANK Sunrise 3/28/1932 VOTE AUGUST 5TH HOOT” GIBSON for the people Sunset 7/28/2004 The lives you touched were many in ways you never knew. If you had had just one more day, you’d know these words were true. Until we meet again where you went to set our place Please know that each and every day we long for your embrace. Your treasure was your family. - // . , 77588409 We love you and miss you. 07660040 Paid for by Jeff & Marsha Davis, P.O. Box 546, Hastings, Ml 49058 The Thornapple River Rippers Quilting Guild TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs is presenting... Tuesday, August 5, 2014 a lecture by Barb Vlack: Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer After a public hearing that drew no com­ ment, the Hastings City Council approved a 12-year industrial facilities property tax exemption under Public Act 198. In the abatement approved by the city council and subsequently approved by the State of Michigan, JMJ would pay property taxes based on one-half of the normal city millage as well as most county and state mill­ ages for 12 years. This reduced millage rate would apply to $100,000 of an expansion of the company’s 24,000-square-foot facility on Enterprise Drive. The company makes cus­ tom retail fixtures, jewelry showcases and display cases. On its application for the tax exemption, JMJ owners said the company currently employs 24 people and anticipates the addi­ tion of five to eight additional employees after the expansion is completed. In other business, the council: • Held a second reading on a proposed ordinance defining what constitutes a rental unit. However, a motion to approve the ordi­ nance as presented was withdrawn and action tabled after council member Brenda McNabb-Stange requested city staff obtain a legal opinion of the definition as presented with regard to land contracts. • Approved a request from Sarah Smith, president of Hastings FC to use the following soccer fields on the dates provided: Fish Hatchery Park for soccer camp Monday, Aug. 11, through Friday, Aug. 15, all day; Fish Hatchery Park for our 3-on-3 soccer tourna­ ment, part of Summerfest, Saturday, Aug. 23, all day; Tyden Park for practices and games for a youth soccer* club from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Sept. 1 through Oct. 31; Fish Hatchery Park for practices and games for youth soccer club 5 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday mornings, March 15 through June 15, 2015, • Set a workshop for 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, to discuss the future use or disposal of various city-owned properties. “High Tech Meets Touch: Designing Quilts With EQ7 Software” The program, from 6-8 p.m. is at the 5 Barry Community Enrichment Center | k 231 S. Broadway St., Hastings^ MI 49058 There is a $5 admission fee for non-guild members Make a date with Adventure 06846577 That Guy ST ■■■■ n the Spot f~] Cleans Green HotllneTools&Equipment 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 Flexfab, 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 BOSLEY D'Win 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 269-953-4637 616-581-4142 We dean: CarpetAlpholstery, Lamp Shades, Drapes, Auto/RVs and more! Ask us about Fiber Protection and Pet Odor Removal ROOM SPECIAL $07 A _______________________ only Your adventure begins with a one-day Canadian Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Sault Ste. Marie has to offer, including the new’ Heritage Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal. Packages start at just $158. Train runs June 24 - Oct 13, 2014. > rOOW 3BEEIE» ■All Cleaning Includes: deodorizing, pre-treating, soil-retardant, I moving of furniture, and spot and stain removal. IpRICE INCLUDES STANDARD SIZE ROOM / MIN. 2 ROOMS I I www.thatguyonthespot.com / 616-581-4142 / 269-953-4637 I Book your Packai & X- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 31, 2014 — Page 7 NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page Conservation District office, 1611 S. Hanover St. Suite 105, Hastings. There is no fee to participants. The screening is open to everyone who uses a personal well for drinking water. Up to three sam­ ples per household may be submitted. This service is for private drinking water wells only. For more information or to get copies of submission forms, call 269-948-8056 or visit the website www.barrycd.org. Fundraisers will aid injured Hastings teen Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings will be the site of several fundraisers Saturday, Aug. 8, including basketball tournaments, two 5K runs and a concert by the Jessica Price Band and other local artists. All proceeds from the day’s events will benefit Luke Michaels, 17, of Hastings who suffered a spinal cord injury in a dirt bike accident May 29. For information on Michaels’ recovery and the fundraisers, log on towww.facebook. com/prayforlukemichaels. Diabetes prevention program beginning The Barry County office of Michigan State University Extension will host a program to help individuals make lifestyle changes for life and prevent or control type 2 diabetes. Groups meet for 16 weekly sessions and then six monthly follow-up sessions with a trained lifestyle coach. A new pro­ gram will begin Thursday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center (231 S. Broadway) in Hastings. Call MSU Extension, 269-945-1388, for more information. Register online at http://events.anr.msu.edu/DiabetesPreventi on2014/. Free well water testing available next week The Barry Conservation District will screen drinking water well samples for nitrates and nitrites Friday, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Samples may be brought to the Barry BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: A K 6 V: KQ J4 2 ♦: AK5 4 q WEST EAST 4: J 5 V: 10 8 4: 9 43 V: 9 7 63 ♦: 9 3 2 4>:K J 8 7 6 4 ♦: Q J 8 76 5 SOUTH 4: Q 10 8 7 2 V: A 5 ♦: 10 *: A 10 9 3 2 Dealer: North Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 2f . North 2* 2V 3f 44 Pass East Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass South 2f 24 44> 74 West Pass Pass Pass Pass Today’s hand is a bridge player’s dream hand. With a powerhouse in the North hand, and two long suits in the South hand along with key aces, what is there not to like about playing at the seven level in a Grand Slam contract? The fact is that there are three places to play this hand. Can you spot the other two possible contracts? North with 22 high card points opened the bidding with the artificial 2# bid promising a big hand and forcing South to bid until either game or slam had been reached. South respond­ ed with the 24 bid, a waiting bid, asking partner to show her main suit. North showed the solid five-card heart suit, and South responded with a positive 24 bid, promising five spades and at least eight high card points. This bid was also a forcing bid, requiring North to bid game in no trump if that sounded attractive. North had bigger plans in store for the partnership, and she next bid 44, promising a fourcard diamond suit as well as the five-card heart suit. South had a good count of North’s hand at that point, knowing nine of the thirteen cards. South then bid 4<4, letting North know that she had five spades and at least four clubs. Now North had a good count of South’s hand, knowing nine of her thirteen cards: five spades and at least four clubs. When North bid 44, letting South know that she had three spades, South had a complete count of her partner’s hand: five hearts, four diamonds, three spades, and therefore, by default, only one club. With the A4» poised for help, South placed the contract at 74, and all passed. With the lead of the 24, it was just a matter of winning the first trick with the A4, and then drawing three rounds of trumps. Playing the AV from the short side, and then all of the hearts, with the last two hearts promoted as winners, it was an easy matter of claiming all thirteen tricks and a fine score of 1510. While 1510 is a fine score, and earned 10 declarers an 81% game, two declarers managed to achieve a 98% score. Do you know how they did it? Of course, they bid 7NT instead of 74, and the extra 10 points propelled them into the top bracket for this hand with a 1520 score. What was the other contract that was possible on this hand? If you said, “Seven hearts,” you would be absolutely correct. However, only one declarer managed to find the 7V contract. All in all, 13 declarers were in the right contract with a 7NT, a 74, or a 7V final bid. What about the 27 others who played this same hand? Most made it to 6NT or 6S, and then bailed out, evidently feeling that a bid of seven was beyond the scope of their ability. One unlucky declarer bid the 74 contract but so bungled the play of the hand that he went down three tricks. So much for our golden opportunities. What are the takeaways from a dream hand like this one? Because a hand that can make seven is a rarity, when it does come up, give it a shot! You certainly will not do as poorly as the bridge player who went down three on a cold hand. You will remember those hands where you bid and made the seven hearts or the seven spades or the seven no trump. Go for the sev­ ens, and roll yourself a winner. Bridge Notes: Do you want to feel comfortable bidding and making a Grand Slam Contract? Do you think you could use some help on your play of the hand when you are the declarer? Do you want to learn how to count the number of cards in your partner’s hand to help you arrive at the best contract? If j es is your answer, look for the “Play of the Hand in the 21st Century” bridge class slated to start on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at the Kellogg Community College Technology camp,.: on Hill Brady Road in Battle Creek. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridgt Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schook 2nd bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: httpdbbetterbridgeinbarrycountymichigm.iblogspot.com) Bruce Courser celebrates 90th birthday Bruce M. Courser will be celebrating his 90th birthday on July 30, 2014. He is a World War II veteran. Cards may be sent to Ad #124, c/o Hastings Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058. . MILLAGES, continued from page 1---------approved since, but success also has come with judicious use of resources. “We’ve worked really hard to be frugal,” said Pennington, “in order to stretch the pub­ lic dollar as far as we possibly can.” For the owner of a $100,000 home, approval of Tuesday’s renewal request will continue an assessment of $24.53 for the next 10 years. Space constraints also have impacted oper­ ations at Central Dispatch/E-911, but the organization’s announcement in December that it had launched plans for a 2,444-squarefoot facility addition at a cost of $407,890, has been tied to the organization’s request for a five-year renewal of its full .9816 millage package. “You had a five-year millage and you tucked away $500,000 for a new building,” remarked County Commissioner Jim Dull in April to Central Dispatch Director Phyllis Fuller. Dull suggested the millage renewal request could be reduced toa.75 mills. “The public perception that we have a high fund balance has been a hard obstacle to overcome,” conceded Fuller in a conversa­ tion with the Banner Tuesday. “Yes, in the past we have carried a high fund balance but over the course of years, our board has taken those fund balances into account and saved taxpayers money by asking for less than the approved amount of millage every year.” Fuller pointed out that, although Central Dispatch/E-911 has been approved to levy 1 mill each year — rolled back by the Headlee Amendment to the present .9816-mill — it has not collected the full levied amount since 2007. In the 13-year period since 2001, Central Dispatch/E-911 has levied its full millage rate in only four of those years. “I know that some of the public has been fired up by the addition,” Fuller acknowl­ edged, “but the money used has been money saved over several, years by reducing costs in other areas and saving money.” County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg called attention at the April meeting to two of those significant areas of savings, a mobile data anA a simulcast fire system, projects that were budgeted for $1.5 million. Central Dispatch/E-911 completed the projects $540,000 under budget. “I can’t apologize for that,” quipped Fuller, at the time, “we’re always looking for ways to save.” . The projected fund balance for 2015 is $320,000, or 20 percent of the department’s budget, Fuller reported, within the target range of auditors who suggest a fund balance of 15 to 25 percent of a department budget. “I do want to be on the high end of that range because, in this business, there are a lot of things that can go wrong,” said Fuller. “Our board has been very diligent keeping that in consideration and doing a phenomenal job of spending down fund balance and sav­ ing taxpayer money.” Fuller also has had to fend off suggestions that funding for the Central Dispatch/E-911 System be shifted from a property tax millage basis to a surcharge on landline and cellular phones in the county, a funding mechanism that several Michigan counties have adopted. “Surcharges are unstable,” Fuller stated at the April county board meeting, “because landlines have experienced an incredible decrease, and summer populations in the county live in other areas, so they aren’t sub­ ject to the surcharge.” Approval of Tuesday’s renewal request will continue the assessment for the owner of a $100,000 home at $49.08 for the next five years. • Township and villages making additional millage ballot requests Tuesday include: • Assyria Township. A 1-mill proposal for road repair and maintenance. • Johnstown Township. Two renewal requests, the first, a continuation of 1-mill for fire protection purposes and the second, a .5mill continuation of a road maintenance issue. • Woodland Township. Renewal of a 2-mill issue for road maintenance. • Yankee Springs Township. A .5-mill renewal for fire protection. • Village of Woodland. Three requests, the first, a 2-mill renewal for village operations, the second, a 2-mill renewal for parks and, the third, a 2-mill increase for special proj­ ects, including spring cleanup, leaf pickup and equipment. Milans to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Roger and Jane Anthony of Milan are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Anthony graduated from Delton High School in Delton in 1959. Mrs. Anthony graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville in 1959. Mr. Anthony married Jane (Martin) on June 27th, 1964 at the Middleville Baptist Church in Middleville. They will celebrate their anniversary with their children hosting an Anniversary Party at the Walldorff in Hastings. Their children and their spouses are Raymond Anthony, Newport, Andy and Brenda (Anthony) Chavarria, Monroe and John and Christine Anthony, Willis. They also have six grand­ children. Mr. Anthony served in the Air Force from 1961-1965 and retired from the City of Detroit Water Department. Mrs. Anthony retired from K-Mart. They both enjoy travel­ ing, camping with their 5th wheel and spending time at their summer get-away in Port Austin with family and friends. Write Us A Letter. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per months • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. (?now Your Legislators: ) Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone; (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. / U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C, 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. �Page 8 — Thursday, July 31,2014 — The Hastings Banner J-ake. tl&eiia Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. ise of the award, which is given annually by the village council. The description aptly fitted the winner - Evelyn David of Sebewa Township. Much of her volunteer work has been in behalf of Lake wood athletics. The final event of the day was drawing of the winning ticket for the day’s raffle. Who had the winning ticket? None other than Evelyn David who by then had departed for home. The lobby of the Freight House had a great exhibit of fair items with pictures galore from years past. The depot was open and visitors could see the many railroad items on display and also the gift shop with its Schechlers’ pickles, books, novelties and more. This was a good time for visitors to pay their membership dues in the host Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. The Ionia Free Fair concluded on the week­ end. The annual Ladies’ Day was observed Friday in a big tent south of the floral building on the bank of the Grand River. The 2014 Fair queen and her court were introduced. They helped later with handing out the dozens of door prizes. A member of the queen’s court sang two numbers. The emcee was Whitney Crook of Ionia who held the same role last year. The speaker was Maureen Bums of Grand Rapids. Her husband is a retired president of Montcalm Community College, a Hubbardston native. Last year’s Woman of the Year read the nomi­ nations for this year’s award. The winner was Rosemary Reams, a retired educator who works a lot for the fair as chairman of the poultry divi­ sion and leads 4-H groups. She will hold her post for a year during which time she will be expected to represent the fair in several parades. Four Lake Odessa ladies have held that post in the past 20 years. by Elaine Garlock Tonight at Central United Methodist Church there will be another free movie along with pop­ corn. Come and enjoy. Saturday, Aug. 9, the Ionia County Genealogy Society will meet at 1 p.m. Renee Toigo of Tustin came to Lake Odessa to visit a friend of her mother. She teaches at Marion and is a co-worker on the high school faculty with Mark Johnson, a 1980 graduate of Lakewood High School where he is a band director. She took home not only family geneal­ ogy information but also hundreds of pounds or rocks. The Lake Odessa Community Library is functioning well at its location on Velte Road near the high school. Internet is available there just as it was in town. This arrangement is sup­ posed to last while the library expansion takes place on Fourth Avenue. Depot Day was Saturday with ideal weather. The smell of grilled food permeated the air. Many patrons brought their own lawn chairs for the afternoon. Center Stage dancers were the first entertainers. Other music came from State Rep. Michael Callton and his friend Jim who sang and played guitar. Callton played his har­ monica and did some singing. Shannon Hughes sang and played keyboard. A musical group from Nashville could not come but the Basement Bluegrass Group did a fine job as substitutes. Other features were recognition of the Lake Odessa Fair Board members who now serve and also some past members, chief of them being Fred and fran Morris with their many years of service. Later came the naming of the Janie Rodriguez Award. Village President Karen Banks invited the Manuel Rodriguez family to join her on stage. She read the prem- GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Should you be a ‘hands-on’ investor? If you want to send your children or grand­ children to college, retire comfortably and achieve other important life goals, you will have to invest — it’s that simple. But the process of investing can sometimes seem any­ thing but simple. What can you do to gain confidence that you are making the right investment moves? The answer may depend on how involved you want to be with your investment deci­ sions. Initially, you might think that you would like to be totally “hands on.” After all, how you save and invest your money is unquestionably a highly personal matter. And once you start exploring the investment world, you may find it fascinating, as it entails virtually every human endeavor imag­ inable: business, politics, science, the envi­ ronment, and so on. But if you want to com­ pletely run your own show, you will need to put in a lot of work — such as studying the financial markets, staying up-to-date on changing investment environments and mon­ itoring your portfolio to make sure it is still appropriate for your financial needs and goals. Most people find that they do not have the time or expertise to manage this investment process on their own, which is why they turn to professional financial advisors. The key advantage in working with an advisor is that he or she knows your risk tolerance, goals and family situation, and can help you create a personalized, long-term investment strategy. A good financial advisor will communicate with you regularly and make recommenda­ tions. A financial advisor can offer you a vari­ ety of strategies and types of investments — such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds — to help you work toward your goals. Ultimately, though, you will be the one to make the “buy” or “sell” decisions. Some investors prefer to leave even the buy-and-sell decisions to professionals. Most financial advisors offer advisory programs that take care of this for you. With these pro­ grams, you choose a professionally managed portfolio of investments. The programs typi­ cally offer a wide range of portfolios, so you can choose one that’s appropriate based on your needs, goals and risk tolerance. Each portfolio contains a broad range of invest­ ments that are selected by professional ana­ lysts and represent a variety of asset classes. Advisory programs also offer a sophisticated rebalancing process designed to keep your assets allocated appropriately, which can help keep you on track toward your specific finan­ cial goals. Whether you choose to make your own decisions in consultation with a financial advisor or to invest in an advisory program — or both — you really should learn as much as possible about your investments. Whichever method you decide is best for you, remember that investing involves risk, and investment performance is never guaranteed. So make sure you’re asking the right questions, such as: What are the risk characteristics? How has a particular investment vehicle per­ formed relative to others in its category? What are the tax implications of owning and selling a specific investment vehicle? What are the costs and fees associated with each choice? As you may have heard many times, knowledge is power — and that’s certainly true in the investment arena. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ----- STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. . 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Marie has to offer, including the ‘new’ Heritage Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal. There will be an Overall Talent 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes given for ages 10 thru 17 (12 registrants total). There will be 1 st and 2nd place prizes given for Singers, Instrumental talents & Comedians ages 18 & Older ; (15 registrants total) Packages start at just $158. Train runs June 24 - Oct 13, 2014. HbHUlIlLHwTUNj Ontario Canada ftf call Registration will CLOSE on August 8, 2014. No walk-ons will be received. Children/Teens show will begin at 7:00, youngest performing SR first' anc^ adult segment will ggQ | begin at 8:00. HOWARD HOOT” GIB 06847015 AWe the undersigned commissioners, department heads, and friends have known Howard “Hoot” Gibson on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. We find Mr. Gibson to be knowledgeable and understanding of the people of Barry County. The business of county govern­ ment is exemplified by his relentless work ethic. He has a professional relationship with everybody in the county government. All of the Barry County Departments know that Hoot has an open door and can be reached at all times. He is very busy with community projects and vol­ unteer work. His attendance record is second to none. He understands the needs of Barry County residents and would be the best candidate to serve you in the future. We have greatly appreciated the fact we have worked with a citizen of Barry County like Howard Gibson to make our community the best it can be. Dar Leaf, Sheriff David Wood, Retired Sheriff Don Nevins, Retired Commissioner Williard Redman, Hastings City Council Brenda Stange McNabb, Hastings City Council Don Bowers, Hastings City Council Barry Wood, Hastings City Council Joyce Snow, Chair Commissioner James Dull, Commissioner James DeYoung, Commissioner Tom Wilkinson, Retired Commissioner Waynes Adams, Retired Commissioner Tom Wing, Retired Commissioner James French, Retired Commissioner Sandy James, Retired . Commissioner Paid for by Howard “Hoot” Gibson, Ken Radant, Owner WBCH Radio Don Haney, Thornapple Manor Administrator Neil Wilder, Retired Hastings Township Sue Vandecar, Treasurer Joanne Barnard Larry Neil John Gores Jan McLean, Mental health Barb Hurless, Register of Deeds Joseph Bleem, Retired Transit Director Larry Blair Mark Noteboom, Airport Manager Joey, Kris, Brian, Karen Gibson Rod Romeyn, Ro-Well Mobile Home Dick Demming Dave Dimmers Steve Turner, Senior Deputy United States Marshall, Retired White House Staff under 3 President George W. Bush § 2001-2006, Retired fc Local. Independent. Working for you. t ♦ V b Financial, Retirement and Legacy Planning for Individuals and Business Owners • Retirement Strategies • Deferred Compensation • 401 (k) & Pension Plans • SIMPLE, SEP & Rollover IRA’s • Investment Management • Group & Individual Health Plans • Medicare Supplement Plans Fight fat with fad? by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters It certainly sounded like a fad to me. A while ago I caught a program on public tel­ evision about a medical doctor in Great Britain. Dr. Michael Mosley, like millions in both that country and in the U.S., found that in middle age he needed to lose weight and lower his blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Mosley works as a journalist for the BBC and has decades of experience talk­ ing with scientific researchers on a range of topics. In connection with one of his programs, he had undergone a MRI of his body. The scan indicated he was “thin on the outside, fat inside,” meaning he had deep-seated fat wrapped around his organs. He was also mildly overweight. At 5 foot 11 inches, he weighed 187 pounds, giving him a body mass index of 26.4 (the recommended range is 19 to 25). In addi­ tion to all that, Mosley’s blood sugar was mildly elevated. After taking stock of his situation, Mosley decided on a bold way of trying to lose weight and get his body into better shape. Instead of counting calories each day or avoiding carbs, Mosley decided to experiment with what I’d call “light fast­ ing.” . Mosley’s approach is described in his recent book, The Fast Diet: Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, and Live Longer with the Simple Secret of Intermittent Fasting, writ­ ten with journalist Mimi Spencer. The crux of Mosley’s approach is to restrict calories a lot, but only two days per week. The days should not be consecutive. Mosley opted for Mondays and Thursdays, and that’s apparently a pretty common pat­ tern for adherents of the diet. Men are allowed 600 calories on their fasting days, women 500 calories. What made the deprivation tolerable to Mosley (and later Spencer, who has also followed the plan) is that “there’s always tomorrow.” In other words, a person is only one day away from being able to eat normally. Mosley eats a small breakfast and a light supper on his fast days, with nothing in between. Spencer allows herself such things as an apple for a snack. But the plan remains the same: greatly restricting calo­ ries on two non-consecutive days of the week (or one day for maintenance). After three months, Mosley’s weight was down to 168 pounds (a loss of almost 20 pounds). That changed his BMI to 24, a fine value. In addition, Mosley’s fasting blood sugar had evolved to be in the good range. But many a diet can work for a person in the short run. What really matters about weight loss is keeping it off. Two things seem pretty clear to me about the fasting plan. First, people should try such a serious rearrangement of eating patterns only after consulting with their health care provider. Second, it’s worth a go only if you are will­ ing to make the commitment to intermit­ tent fasting for the rest of your life. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geolo­ gist at Princeton and Harvard universities. 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Member FINRA/SIPC HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, July 31 — Movie Memories remembers Preston Sturges with “Hail the Conquering Hero,” starring Eddie Bracken, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 — preschool story time gets ready to splash, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 — Dungeons and Dragons, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 — no toddler story time; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; No Family Left Indoors goes on a scavenger hunt down the Riverwalk and though downtown Hastings from the library, 6:30 p.m. Call the Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 31, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES < Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XIII Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock,’ or Dr. Hyde. Mattie Slawson is her current “hired girl. ” Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. **** ■ Tuesday, May 19 It is a real nice day today. Nettie, Opal and Rankin Hyde here. Leta and Lora came to school. Nettie went up town. Then we went to the cemetery and cut the grass around Cleo’s lot. Charles Armstrong split and piled my wood out under the shed Then Tip Ketchem came and Charley and Tip moved my two stoves and Nettie put the pipes all together so nice. Then we went up town and got my Kalamazoo paper and I got the cutest little pail with a pound of coffee in it for 20 cts. We went in to Mrs. Higgins and in to Temple’s Store and in to Mrs. Smith’s. Nettie got some hats for Leta and Lora. Frank Bagley told me that they did not think that the old lady Wickwire would live ‘till morning. I watered all my tomato plants. Then after supper Mattie and Homer went down to Frankie Horton’s. Ralph and Lavern Cairns and Permileon Collier here. He paid me $2.60 for 600 lbs. of hay. Blanch Higgins here and Frankie Doster here. Mattie made a pie and cooked beans. l am alone tonight. I took Ida’s Mother’s pail home. Wednesday, May 20 It is a nice day today. Homer Gaskill here. He staid here last night. He and Mattie has been to the cemetery. I went to Mr. Temple’s and got them glasses that I brought home yes­ terday. I paid him 75 ct. 12 bananas 20 cts. and Mr. Temple paid me for the oats that they got $1.83 and he took out 5 cts. and got me a pair of shoes for 2 dollars. I went to Mrs. Carpenter’s. She was not at home. Leta and Lora came to school today. They were here. I went to Libby and Emily Armstrong’s then Willie Merlau came after me. I went up there and staid all night. Frances, Birdie and I went up to see Sarah Silcox a little while tonight. Birdie and I, we slept up stairs tonight. I got Mrs. Saphrona Castle’s photo and Sophia Spaldings. Saphrona Wood and her oldest boy and Claricy Warren and her girl pearl all on one card. Mary Stanley has gotten home. Mary Luce is lots better, that is to the Asylum. Thursday, May 21 It rained a little last night and this forenoon. This morning Birdie and I, we was shooting at a mark with Willie’s rifle. Then this after­ noon we went a hunting down in George’s woods down by the lake. Birdie shot 10 times in the woods then Howard Brooks came to Frances’ this afternoon and Birdie and Howard shot at a mark. Tonight Birdie and Willie brought me home. Birdie brought me a can of milk. Tonight Clair Brown was here and paid me for the bag of oats that he got the other day. Friday, May 22 It is a nice day today. I uncovered my toma­ to plants this morning. Then I watered them all up tonight. I took some to Sarah Harthom and some to Mrs. Drummond and some to Mr. Higgins, the editor and I gave Mr. Drummond some lettuce seed. Mrs. Russell here. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins was a printing today when I came in there. Mrs. Russell came in too. She got her a new bonnet to Mrs. Sarah Smith’s. Lora and I, we went on to the cemetery. Burt McBaine here to get some corn. I went to Ida Brandstetter’s. Mrs. Carpenter was there, so was Lora, staid to go home with Dr. Hyde. Mrs. Slawson here to night and staid all night with Mattie and 1.1 got some pictures for Lora today. Sent them some bananas by Lora. Saturday, May 23 Mrs. Slawson went home today. Mrs. Chester Honeywell here today. It is a real nice day. Albert Storms here and wanted me to go to his house to see my old friend that wanted to see me. So I went over there and low and behold when I got there who should I see but Mr. Edwin Mason of Galesburg, an old and respected high bom, that I lived by when I was a little girl. He will be 93 years old the 17th of next August. How glad I was to see him and talk about old times. What a good visit I had with the poor old man. He looks so old and feeble. I staid to Mr. Storm’s ‘till after dinner. When I went home I met Nettie and children. She wanted me to go to Delton with Think you know Justin Amash? Think Again. Today we conclude our series of BIZARRE VOTES cast by Justin Amash. If you’ve missed any, please check out StopAmash.com for a complete list Consider these when casting YOUR VOTE on Tuesday August 5th: -Amash was the only Michigan Member of Congress, Republican or Democrat, to vote against prosthetic research funding for veterans. -Amash was the only vote against requiring “cell phone companies to let military personnel called to active duty for at least 180 days out of their cell phone contract without penalties.” -Amash was the only vote to allow murderers to remain 3 buried in a National Veteran Cemetery. | Paid for by Brian Ellis for Congress P.O. Box 6568 Grand Rapids, Ml 49516 Highlighting bizarre, out of touch votes cast by Justin Amash. Visit www.StopAmash.com for details. them to the horse racing and bicycle racing and lots of sports. So I went. I saw piles of folks that I knew. Had a good time and came back and went home with Nettie Hyde and staid all night. Slept with Leta Hyde. I saw Iva Donovan, Ursula Robins, Leta Mahoney, Mrs. Robinson from Plainwell, Mrs. Barrett, Phebe Hayward, Mary and Homer Hughes, Mattie Chamberlin, Orrilla Chamberlin, Mrs. Cahill, Mrs. Ball, Mr. Dodge, Emma Kern Pennock, Mrs. Richard Johncox and Ida, Lithy and Mary Bell Johncox, and lots more. Today the men went and got a big tamarack pole for our flag. Sunday, May 24 It is a beautiful day today. I was to Nettie’s ‘till night. We went over to the lake by Louisa’s and went in there. I saw Pete Adrainson and wife and three boys. Then we came and went in to see Mrs. Charlotte Russell and Oscar, Bessie and Cecilia Diamond there and a Mrs. Barnes, Hiram Arthur’s sister. Then Nettie and children came and brought me home tonight. Mattie was here and a boy here with her. Nettie had to go and take a bottle of medicine down to Eugene Horton tonight. Nettie gave me some milk. I ate some for my supper. I was so hun­ gry. The Union here tonight to the Baptist Chapel. Mrs. Wickwire is very sick. Monday, May 25 It rained last night and it is real cloudy today, looks like rain. Mattie Slawson is a washing. Mrs. Carpenter here a little while. Arthur Turrell here. He and I settled all up and he took up the mortgage on his place. So that is all clear. We went out to see about the cut worms. The ground is full of them. They are a eating up all of my garden stuff. I killed piles of them today. I set out my chrysanthe­ mums that I raised from seed and set out some pinks that I raised from seed also a lot of pansies and I got a quart of milk to Mrs. Smith’s 5 cts., also some buttermilk and I got a little tin pail with coffee in it 20 cts. They are cute to put things in. Mattie Slawson and I, we sorted over our potatoes in the bam. I swept the bam all out clean today. Awful cyclone to Mount Clemons, Mich, and Niles and Iowa and Illinois and Chicago. Tore down lots of churches, school houses, rail­ road tracks, houses and killed piles of folks in Indiana. Tuesday, May 26 Barnum and Sells Show today at Kalamazoo. Nettie, Leta, Lora, Opal and Rankin here. Leta and Lora went to school. I went to Det Blackman’s and got 25 cts. worth of rolled oats and 10 cts. worth of candy for the children. Then Nettie, Opal and I went to the cemetery. Then we went down town. I got 18 bananas 23 cts. and 5 cts. worth of cook­ ies and 1 lb. of cheese to Cairns. I went in to Mrs. Wilcox’s. Her and I, we measured the flag pole. It was 53 and a half long. I went home with Nettie tonight for they are going to have men here tomorrow to saw wood with a buzz saw. Dan Bagley brought some of the machine. Joe Wilson went down to Mr. Doster’s and got the engine and brought it to Dock’s tonight. Nettie, Leta, Lora, Opal, Rankin and I, we took Dock’s Tommy and went down to Mr. Perigor’s to see if Will and Fred would come and help saw wood. Then when we got back, Dock, Leta and Lora went down town after the mail. It is real cool tonight. I slept upstairs. Mr. Drummond got a bag of oats and he paid me one dollar for two bags. Dock has to go to John Thomas’ yet tonight. Wednesday, May 27 I staid here to Nettie’s last night and here all day and tonight again. Cecilia Diamond and her cousin, Mrs. Brown here. Mrs. Brown is sick and Cecilia brought her to get some medicine for her. Dan Bagley, Charles Ruggles, Fred Perigo, Charles Armstrong, Fred Stanley, Wilber Silcox, Tom Fox, Dock and his hired man all a buzzing up wood for Dr. Hyde, In the afternoon it rained like fury for a little while. It leaked in Nettie’s parlor and in her bedroom. Dock had to go way over to Brouard’s tonight after dark. Rankin is not well all today. Mr. Bailie here today to sell strawberries. Dock got 5 quarts 10 cts. a quart. William Havins was 62 years old today, the 27 day of May, 1896. Wednesday, May 28 It is real cold, we had a fire all day to Nettie’s. The men came today again to saw wood. One post to the windmill broke and came near a blowing over. Joe Wilson, he hitched a wire to it, then tied it to an apple tree for Dock was gone. Frank Wales came after him. He has been there all day. It has rained a little today. May Fox to Nettie’s and I rode home with her as far as my house. Nettie gave me some milk and some straw­ berries. I went down and got 4 lbs. of beef to boil 40 cts. and 3 1/2 lbs. of sausage to Mr. Paine’s and 2 bunches of asparagus 10 cts. and my mail and came home. Charles Sedgwick here. He wants some oats. Little Leta and Rankin ate not well, both had fever. Old Mrs. Wickney is real sick. The blind lady and Vem Loomis’ wife is very sick and Dan Thompson’s wife is very sick and Milo Phillips’ wife is real sick. I went in to see Mrs. Carpenter a few minutes. She is now very well. Orra Storms is better. Mrs, Smith and Mrs. Norris here. I let Mrs. Norris have some of my yellow butter beans to plant. I paid Mattie Slawson 10 dollars today cash. Friday, May 29 Our flag will be raised today for the school house here to Prairieville. Nettie, Leta, Lora, Rankin, Opal, Mattie and I was there. I saw lots of folks there. It was raised at 7 p.m. It was real cold. Nettie Kern here. I went in the cemetery twice today to fix flowers and lots of folks there to fix up their lots. Burt McBain was to work gettin grass cut and out of the cemetery. Milton Armstrong, Charles Armstrong and Edward Titus was to work at the well in the cemetery. To see if we can’t get water. You bet that he will fix it. He is the champion well man. Mr. Peter Bailie here. I got 6 qts. of berries of him 10 cts. a quart, 60 cts. We had a lot for our dinner. Saturday, May 30 Today is Decoration Day here in Prairieville. It was a rainy day. Leta and Lora down here today. Birdie here a minute. Mattie and I, we took 6 more vases with flowers in to the cemetery. Frances and George Merlau and Orvil Whitlock and Lewis Barnes, Let and Lora here to dinner. Frances and I, we put our dinner together to eat. Mary Stanley and Myrtle and Kittie Orr Stanley here. I went in to Mrs. Carpenter’s today. She let me have some milk. She has Ida Brandstetter’s milk while she is at Middleville. We all went in the cemetery to see the soldiers’ graves decorated and Oddfellows and Captains. There is 19 soldier’s graves this year. I went to the speech in the church for it rained so hard. Susie and Lizzie Deprester here and Mrs. Johnathan Fox was here; how bad she feels about her Lottie being dead. What sights of folks I saw that I wanted to see. I went tonight after dark up in the cemetery and got 5 of my plants in crocks and brought them home. I am afraid of a frost. Clair Brown and Bennie Temple came and got a bag of my oats tonight. Mrs. Carpenter brought me some milk. (To be continued) Proposal 1 protects revenue for community This summer has been like many others past. I’ve enjoyed Pure Michigan time outdoors, most recently at the county fair. While at the fair, I enjoyed talking with residents and eating my fair share of elephant ears, a treat that I now limit to four per year. My staff and I also enjoyed talking with the 4-H youths about their experiences raising livestock and purchased a few that were shown at the fair. As I’ve talked with many of you throughout the district this summer, the topic of Proposal 1 has come up a lot. Because it is such a technical change in state law, I want to explain my legislative vote on it so local residents can be informed as they head to the polls next week. Personal property tax is levied on equipment used by businesses big and small. This includes tables, chairs, cash registers, drills, presses, dies, and other manufacturing equipment. Instead of paying just sales tax at the time of purchase, like we do when we buy a new television or lawn­ mower, the employer pays tax on the equipment for the entire time they own it. The application of this tax to Michigan businesses can prohibit them from investing and expanding, because the tax on top of the cost of purchasing new equipment is too cost-prohibitive. It also makes Michigan less competitive to prospective employers, because surrounding Great Lakes states do not maintain a similar tax. Many employers have said that when the tax is phased out, they will hire new employees with the savings. The legislature voted to repeal Michigan’s Personal Property Tax in 2012, and in March of this year, it approved a measure that addresses how to replace the revenue to local communities and schools for public services, such as police, fire and libraries: by transferring state funds collected by the use tax. We require the act to be approved by voters because it would allow these reimburse­ ments to local governments and schools to occur automatically without legislative action. As a result, local units will have the same access to the reimbursement revenue as they have with the per­ sonal property tax revenue it is replacing. This is where Proposal 1 comes in. Tuesday, voters have the chance to decide whether the state should dedicate a portion of the existing 6 percent jise tax to local governments and schools. The plan will not increase anyone’s taxes. It simply reassigns tax revenue already being collected by the state, to local governments and schools for their use. I bought chickens and rabbits at the fair this summer because I see it as a way to invest in the youth of our community as they build their futures. I voted for the bill to create this new funding mechanism for communities and schools because I believe that investing in public services is one of the main functions of government and should have a guaranteed revenue source. Getting rid of our state’s personal property tax will allow employers to continue to invest in Michigan, and that is good for all of us. Call any time to place your Hastings Banner classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 PUBLIC NOTICE All Barry County Townships APPLICATIONS FOR DEFERMENT OF SUMMER 2014 TAXES Application Deadline: Sept. 15, 2014 All township treasurers in Barry County are cur­ rently accepting applications for summer 2014 tax deferments (deferments are not exemp­ tions). To qualify, a household annual income cannot exceed $40,000. The application(s) must also be: 1) 62 years of age or older, including the unmarried surviving spouse of a person who was 62 years of age or older at the time of death, 2) paraplegic, hemiplegic or quadriplegic, 3) an eligible serviceperson, eligible veteran or their eligible widow or widower. 4) a blind person, or 5) a totally and permanently disabled person. Those that farm agricultural real property may also qualify if the gross receipts of the farming operation are not less than the household income of the owner. Additional information and deferment applications may be obtained from the following treasurers: • ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP Beth Miller, Treasurer (269) 758-3334 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP Sandra Greenfield, Treasurer (269) 948-2194 IRVING TOWNSHIP Lynnette Wingeier, Treasurer (269) 948-2567 BARRY TOWNSHIP Judith Wooer, Treasurer (269) 623-5171 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP Nancy Potter, Treasurer (269) 374-7240 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP Ginger Cole, Treasurer (517) 852-1844 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP Dorothy Semrau, Treasurer (517) 852-9479 CITY OF HASTINGS Francie Brummel, Treasurer (269) 945-2468 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Kasandra McGuire, Treasurer (269) 623-2664 HOPE TOWNSHIP Arlene Tonkin, Treasurer (269) 948-2464 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Cheri Baker, Treasurer (269) 721-3502 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Debra Buckowing, Treasurer (269) 795-7202 JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP Karmen Nickerson, Treasurer (269) 721-3611 CARLTON TOWNSHIP Marlene Forman, Treasurer (269) 945-5990 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP John Jerkatis, Treasurer (269) 795-9091 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Vicki Ritchie, Treasurer (269) 664-5357 HASTINGS CHARTER TWP. Jenee Phillips, Treasurer (269) 948-9690 06847028 �Page 10 — Thursday, July 31, 2014 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING July 14, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:10. All board mem­ bers present. Supervisor Rook reviewed the resolution for financing of the fire tanker truck by installment pur­ chase. Mr. Rook will email the Attorney from Mika Meyers to inform him of our decision. Motion Ribble; support Perino to adopt resolution #0714 to purchase from Koratch Mobile Equipment Inc. a 2014 KME Eliminator 3,000 Tanker in the amount of $324,000 with $100,000 down and three annual payments with .095 interest with loan agree­ ment from Hastings City Bank. Roll call vote. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Perino, support Goy to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:18. Unapproved Minutes Jennifer Goy, Clerk 77588254 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Samson Adgate single man as his sole and separate prop­ erty, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Cascade Financial, Inc., its successors or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 21, 2004 and recorded September 29, 2004 in Instrument Number 1134650, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-One and 28/100 Dollars ($84,821.28) including interest at 6.125% per annum. . Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 7, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: • Land situated in the Township of Yankee Springs, County of Barry, State of Michigan, is described as .follows:The Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, except commencing at the center of Section 9 for the point of beginning; thence West 990 feet; thence North 660 feet; thence East 990 feet; thence South 660 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days Trom the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR■ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tthe sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at ■ the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 * Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008224 (07-10)(07-31) 77588046 PUBLICSALE. Real Estate Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of an Order to Seize Assets issued out of the 48th Circuit Court, State of Michigan, in favor of Comerlca Bank against the Goods and Chattels and Real Estate of Gary Stevens, Shirley Harris, et al. in said County to me directed and delivered, I have levied upon and taken the following described Goods and Chattels, that is to say: The real property located at 4831 Torsten Dr, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-028-00 and 4809 Torsten Dr., Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-050-00. Legal descriptions: Parcel. 1: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 18, Sam Bravata Plat for Point of beginning; thence North 15 degrees 53' West, 175.22 feet; thence Northeasterly 183 feet on 216 foot radius curve to the left; thence South 68 degrees 0T East 130 feet; thence North 46 degrees 39' East 48.46 feet; thence South to a point on line North 88 degrees 20' East from point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 20' West to point of beginning. Parcel2: Commencing at the corner common to Lots 22 & 23, Chateau Park #1 and Southwesterly side of said plat for beginning; thence West to point due South and 150 feet east of Southwest corner of Lot 1, of said plat- thence South 46 degrees 29' West 48.46 feet- thence North 68 degrees West 130 feet; thence South to South section line of Section 5; thence East to a point 505.36 feet West of South 1/4 corner; thence North 24 degrees 42' West 590.19 feet, thence North 14 degrees 42' West 144.48 feet, thence North 4 degrees 42' West 159.92 feet, thence North 24 degrees 41' East 147.6 feet to the corner of Lots 23 and 24 to begin­ ning. Except commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 53 of the plat of Chateau Park #2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 56; thence North 56 degrees 10'00" West 134.06 feet (134.00 feet plat dimen­ sion) to the Northwest corner of said Lot 53 and the Southwest corner of Lot 23 of the plat of Chateau Park #1 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 71 and the place of beginning; thence South 24 degrees 34'03" West 147.30 feet (South 24 degrees 4T West 147.60 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of said Lot 53; thence South 04 degrees 56'21" East 87.67 feet (South 04 degrees 42' East 87.68 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of Lot 54 of Chateau Park #2; thence South 89 degrees 44'53" West 213.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 10'58" East 249.18 feet; thence North 89 degrees 44'53" East 220.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 23; thence South 56 degrees 10’00” East 50.02 feet (50.00 feet plat dimension) to the place of beginning. All of which I shall expose for sale at Public Auction or Vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (Main floor Lobby) on the 25th day of September, 2014 A.D., at 10:00 o'clock in the A.M. Dated: 7/28/2014 Shannon Grizzell-Cadieux Court Officer/Deputy Sheriff 77588419 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL COURT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 13008618-NA PETITION NO. 13008597 TO: The Hastings Banner IN THE MATTER OF: David Sloan McNees, III (dob: 12/19/2011) A hearing regarding Disposition and the Termination of Parental Rights, will be conducted by the court on August 19, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. in Barry County Family Court, located at 206 West Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 before Judge William M. Doherty. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that David Sloan McNees, II personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in termination of your parental rights. 77588430 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra Faye Zinger, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 19, 2013 and recorded April 8, 2013 in Instrument Number 2013-004895, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Live Well Financial, Inc. by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety and 13/100 Dollars ($56,290.13) including interest at 5.06% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described premises situated in the Township of Castleton, County of Barry and State ofMichigan to wit:Beginning at a point the West line of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, distant South 00 degreesOO minutes 00 seconds West, 576.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 16; thence North 90degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 342.72 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West,261.85 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds West, 342.74 feet to said West Section line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 265.34 feet along said Section line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Wellman Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008047 (07-17)(08-07) 06846426 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Ladawn Collard a married woman and Donald R. Collard Jr., her husband, original mortgagor(s), to Amerifirst Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2008, and recorded on April 11, 2008 in instrument 20080411-0003964, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-One and 83/100 Dollars ($84,741.83). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West quarter post of Section 6, Town 1 North, Range 8 West; thence South 1 degrees 10 minutes 04 seconds West on the West section line 16.50 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East par­ allel to the East and West 1.4 line, 485.09 feet to the place of beginning of this description; thence continuing North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds East 403.21 feet; thence South 1 degree 41 minutes 31 seconds East 333.87 feet; thence South 20 degrees 17 minutes 12 seconds West, 461.62 feet; thence South 86 degrees 20 minutes 30 sec­ onds West, 230.40 feet; thence North 1 degree 41 minutes 31 seconds West, 781.76 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public in that part of the above description lying within right of way of Pifer Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #434776F03 (07-10)(07-31) 77587999 SEATS, continued from page 1 Reasons for seeking position: “Having had over nine years in this position, I have the knowledge and experience to continue from where we have come to where we need to go. I want to continue to represent the people of Barry County in the future.” Useful skills/experiences: Over 30 years of contract negotiations. Over nine years as county commissioner; the ability to be approachable. Most important issue facing the county: “The budget and the need for a new sheriff’s department/jail.” Additional comments: “I strongly believe in the Constitution and the rights and liberties of the people of the United States of America. I swear to continue to defend these rights.” Jerry Sarver Age: 62 Education/career background: Hastings High School graduate; associate’s degree with honors, Kalamazoo Valley Community College; bachelor’s degree with honors, Spring Arbor University; master’s degree with honors, Western Michigan University. Years living in county: 52 Community involvement: professional: retired police officer, chief and deputy city manager, Hastings; adult and juvenile drug court planning committees; Family Support Center; Substance Abuse Task Force; Suicide Prevention Initiative, hazardous materials collection; sheriff’s posse; Fresh Food Initiative; Central Dispatch Board; Silent Observer. Personal: Rotary, Hastings Baptist Church. Reasons for seeking position: “To bring positive change. The board seems fragmented at times, unable to positively progress. I intend to encourage collaboration between government entities to share services when beneficial to taxpayers. Being experienced in governmental accounting and budgeting, I will focus on cost-saving ideas while encour­ aging commitment to the planning process. Useful skills/experiences: “Formal educa­ tion in organizational development and in public administration. I plan to immediately establish a method of communication for con­ stituents and residents of Barry County to access me with their thoughts, ideas and responses to current issues.” Most important issue facing county: “Several ... fracking, commissioner benefits (paid health care), county facilities use, strate­ gic planning and the government budgeting process. The single, most important issue is a lack of cohesiveness and an inability to move forward. There seems to be factions in the board that rally against each other, causing stagnant progression.” Additional comments: “While it seems easy to throw stones after decisions have been made, it’s a better stpry whdn well-inten­ tioned people become involved. One-to-one communication is essential for good repre­ sentation to occur. I intend to encourage con­ stituent opinion before the fact, not after. “We the people” says it all.” District 6 Two past contenders and an experienced newcomer to county-level politics make up the field for the seat being vacated by current Commissioner Jim DeYoung. Mark Doster has been a past county commissioner, and he and Vivian Conner both ran for the District 6 seat in 2012. John Rough brings service as a Yankee Springs Township supervisor and a member of that township’s planning and zon­ ing committee to the race. The winner of Tuesday’s Republican pri­ mary contest will face Democrat Michael Barney in the Nov. 4 general election. Vivian Conner Age: 59 Education/career background: Lakewood High School graduate; one year at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company; over 36 years with the State of Michigan: 24 years, Secretary of State’s office, 1.5 years, depart­ ment of education, six months, commercial and industry services, 10 years department of natural resources. Retired December 2010. Years living in county: 39 Community involvement: 11-year member of Barry County Republican Party, holding offices of secretary, vice chair and chair, actively seeking qualified candidates, encour­ aging and supporting their candidacies and elections. Volunteered in Orangeville with the dam repair, installation of a new dry hydrant and erecting playground equipment. Reasons for seeking position: “District 6 residents need a representative that thinks like they do, lives how they live and can see the community through their eyes. The most important part of being a representative is the people themselves, their concerns, needs and wishes. I would think about those things first and programs second.” Useful skills/experiences: “My past experi­ ences working with elected officials and the community in creating a recipe for success. I will attend meetings in person and I will be available to Barry County residents, other elected officials and community, leaders. I will not be a phantom commissioner.” Most important issue facing the county: “To make sure that the right people are elect­ ed: People who can work together, who col­ laborate with all levels of government, are fis­ cally responsible and advocate for the public safety of citizens, not elected officials. More focus on emergency preparedness programs and not on more security for county officials.’’ Mark Doster Age: 51 Education/career background: Plainwell High School graduate; bachelor of arts degree, Kalamazoo College; juris doctorate degree Cooley Law School; represented United States on ambassador mission to Morocco through the American Counsel of Young Political Leaders; received specialized training at Kennedy School of Political Science, Harvard University. Years living in county: 35 Community involvement: Former Barry County Commissioner; former supervisor of Prairieville Township; former chairperson of Prairieville Parks and Recreation Board; for­ mer member of Barry County Planning and Zoning Board; former member of Barry Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation POSTAL SERVICE^ (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications) UNITED STATES 1. Publication ntte 2. Publication Number 4. issue Frequency 3. Filing Date I. I I z| -11 |s I a| 0 --------- Hastings Banner________________ 7-31-14 5. Number of Issues Published Annual weekly 6. .Annual Subscription Price 52 $35, $40, $45 7. Complete Matting Address of Known Office of Plication (Not printer) (Street, city, county, state, endZlP*4®) Contact Person --Bp.hb.ie Wilkins 1351 N M-43 Hwy, P0 Box B Hastings MI 49058 Telephone (Include area code) 269-945-9554 8. 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Wiil be printed inthe 7—31—14 g Pubfcafcn not required, issue of this pubfiouion. 7-28-14 1 ceffify Sat al information furnished on this form is true and complete. 1 understand that anyone who famishes false or misleading information on this * S*’"’’*00 f*^*’®* on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) andtor civil sanctions (inauang aw penaraes). PS Form 3fi26, September 2006 (Page 2 of 3) County Parks and Recreation Board; music director, Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Reasons for seeking position: “Trying to provide some better options for the voting public.” Useful skills/experiences: “Extensive experience in local government and service on a large array of government boards. Also have experience as an attorney.” Most important issue facing the county: “My most important issue would be to try to help the county board to function better.” John Rough Age: 72 Education/career background: High school graduate; two years of college; 35 years, self­ employed; small business owner; licensed pilot; past assessor; second-degree Black Belt; large food chain manager; licensed builder and Realtor. Years living in county: 37 Community involvement: Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, past president, past vice president; Gun Lake Lions Club, secre­ tary; Yankee Springs Township, past supervi­ sor, member of planning and zoning board;’ Gun Lake Sewer Board, member; Hastings Flying Association, member; United Church of Wayland, past chair stewardship depart­ ment, past member mission council, current chair. Reasons for seeking position: “To give back to Barry County and to pay, in some measure, all the good things this community has given to me and my family. I feel my past experience in local government would be an asset to the county.” Useful skills/experiences: “Management experience in local government along with experience in running a self-owned business for the past 35 years, including training and development of many past employees. Also, the protection of our natural resources, partic­ ularly our waterways and lakes.” Most important issue facing the county: “The oversight of spending tax dollars to the best advantage of the taxpayers. Improving our outreach and continuing future planning to attract businesses to our county, and pro­ viding additional opportunities to our resi­ dents.” Additional comments: “My wife and I love living in Barry County. My experience in business and management will be a plus. I am a 12-month resident and will be available to the public. I also pledge to continue to keep the conservative values that most residents have in Barry County.” District 1 includes the city of Hastings and a portion of Hastings Charter Township. District 6 encompasses Prairieville Township, Orangeville Township and Precinct 2 of Yankee Springs Township. AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by JESSICA RAE MCINTYRE, a single woman, Mortgagor, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated the 1st day of April, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 7th day of April, 2010 in instrument #201004070003739 of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Six and 59/100 ($180,746.59), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of August, 2014 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Which said premis­ es are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located there­ on, situated in the Maple Grove, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 2, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MIN­ UTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 624.19 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST, 220.13 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 800.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, 220.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 15 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST, 800.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR STATE HIGH­ WAY PURPOSES OVER BIVENS ROAD TO HIGHWAY M-79/M-66 AS RECORDED IN LIBER 468 ON PAGE 692. During the twelve (12) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the proper­ ty is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 7/10/2014 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 CHASE FARM Mcintyre (07-10)(07-31) 77588026 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 31, 2014 — Page 11 I FGAI NATICFR DLAJLrlL/ 11\J 11VL> J STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2014-26655 DE Estate of JOANN DUFLO, DECEASED. Date of birth: 12/09/1957. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, JoAnn Duflo, died 04/02/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Jamie Vickery, personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/16/2014 Robert A. Champion P52726 124 E. Bridge Street Plainwell, Ml 49080 (269) 685-9220 Jamie Vickery 15575 Enzian Road Plainyvell, Ml 49 0 8 0 77588384 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 2014-26697-DE Estate of WANDA LEE COOPER, DECEASED. Date of birth: 12/18/1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Wanda Lee Cooper, died 02/13/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Carol Pyne, personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/21/2014 Robert A. Champion P52726 124 E. Bridge Street Plainwell, Ml 49080 (269) 685-9220 Carol Pyne P.O. Box 206 Plainwell, Ml 49 0 8 0 77588324 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-26724-DE Estate of Doreen D. Payne. Date of birth: 05/25/1927. . TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Doreen D. Payne, died 05/08/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Charles J. Raymond, named personal representative or proposed personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Robert J. Longstreet P53546 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Charles J. Raymond 3377 Pond Ridge Drive Holly, Ml 48442 (248) 755-1330 77588386 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Wynsma and Amanda Wynsma, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2006, and recorded on January 17, 2007 in instrument 1175140, in Barry County records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MidFirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven and 54/100 Dollars ($145,197.54). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 14, 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33, Bryanwood Estates, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer , 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #441886F01 (07-17)(08-07) 77588059 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 14-412-CH Court Address 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No. (269) 945-1286 Plaintiff WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff’s Attorney TROTT & TROTT, P.C. By: Kevin L. Holst (P66274) 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 723-6476 v Defendant DONALD WILCOX 6635 Weaver Delton, Michigan 49046 In the matter of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., V DEBRA JEAN CHASE, ETAL. THE COURT FINDS: 1. Service of process upon defendant DONALD WILCOX cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2.105, and service of process may be made in a manner which is reasonably calculated to give defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED: 2. Service of the summons and complaint and a copy of this order may be made by the following method(s): a. First class mail to 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 b. Tacking or firmly affixing to the door at 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 d. Other: Publication pursuant to JVICR. 106(D); Certified'Mail. ' ' ‘ 3. For each method used, proof of service must be filed promptly with the court. Date: 7/15/14 Judge Amy L. McDowell 77588376 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 14-412-CH Court Address 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No. (269) 945-1286 Plaintiff WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff’s Attorney TROTT & TROTT, P.C. By: Kevin L. Holst (P66274) 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 723-6476 v Defendant GLORIA J. WILCOX 6635 Weaver Delton, Michigan 49046 In the matter of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., V DEBRA JEAN CHASE, ETAL. THE COURT FINDS: 1. Service of process upon defendant GLORIA J. WILCOX cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2.105, and service of process may be made in a manner which is reasonably calculated to give defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED: 2. Service of the summons and complaint and a copy of this order may be made by the following method (s): a. First class mail to 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 b. Tacking or firmly affixing to the door at 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 d. Oth^r: Publication pursuant to MQR. 106(D); ' Certified ' ' 3? Fbr each method used; proof of service'rndst be filed promptly with the court. Date: 7/15/14 . ; Judge Amy L. McDowell 77588380 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathryn J. Dimatteo and Frank E. Dimatteo, Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2009, and recorded on May 1, 2009 in instrument 20090501­ 0004726, and modified by agreement dated October 1, 2011, and recorded on February 17, 2012 in instrument 201202170001717\ in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Planet Home Lending, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Eight and 21/100 Dollars ($81,338.21). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 21, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South One-Half of Lots 1186 and 1187 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof Recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 1 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 24, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442270F01 (07-24) (08-14) 77588157 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This Sale may be rescinded by the following mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Marc Trask, a single man, to Larry Kenyon and Ruth Kenyon, husband and wife, dated May 7th, 2010 and record­ ed on May 10th, 2010 recorded as a number 201005100004708 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Five and 85/100 ($57,845.80.) Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7th, 2014. Said premises is situated in The Village of Nashville, County of Barry, and The State of Michigan and is described as: Lot 120 of the origi­ nal Village of Nashville, except: Commencing Northwest Corner of said Lot 120 of the Village of Nashville for a place of beginning; thence South 9.55 feet; thence East 60.73 feet; thence North 4.33 feet; thence East 71.27 feet; thence North 5.22 feet; Thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the reservation of an easement for ingress and egress over the South 115 feet of the West 60.73 feet of the premises herein described; said easement being appurtenant to that portion of lot 120 of the Village of Nashville described as com­ mencing at the Southwest corner of said lot 120 of The Village of Nashville, for a place of beginning; thence North 45.45 feet; thence East 60.73 feet; thence North 4.33 feet; thence East 71.27 feet; thence South 49.78 feet; thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. Community known as 414 North Queen Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale the property may be redeemed. If property is deemed abandoned under MCL 600.3241a, then the redemption period shall be shortened to 30 days for the date of sale. If the property is sold at a foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. For more information please call: Depot Law Offices Attorneys for Mortgagee 222 West Apple St. RO. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 4905,8 269-945-9557 77587895 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth D. Brown and Carol J. Brown, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 25, 2008, and recorded on February 4, 2008 in instrument 20080204-0001025, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven and 62/100 Dollars ($119,497.62). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 28, 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of Green Meadows Supervisors Plat according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, of Plats, Page 36 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 31, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442681F01 (07-31 )(08-21) 77588432 STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF ACTION^ CASE NO. 14-312-DO Court Address 220 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Plaintiff Kitzie Leona Hutcherson Plaintiff’s attorney Carol Jones Dwyer (P32669) 1425 South Hanover Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-5050 v Defendant Joshua Wayne Hutcherson TO: Joshua Wayne Hutcherson IT IS ORDERED: You are being sued by Plaintiff of this Court to obtain a Judgment of Divorce. You must file your Answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at the Court address above on or .before September 4, 2014. If you fail to do so, a Default Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case. A copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Date: July 16, 2014 Judge Amy L. McDowell (P52898) 77588168 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin F. Martz Jr. and Bridget Nicole Martz also known as Bridget N. Martz, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Financial Resources, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 25, 2011 and recorded December 15, 2011 in Instrument Number 201112150011805, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Eighty-One and 42/100 Dollars ($127,181.42) including interest at 4.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 21, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Property located in the Township of Hastings Charter, County of Barry, State of Michigan:Lot 21, of Todd's Acres, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page(s) 21, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from Jhe date of such sale, unless determined abantdoned ,in accordance; with-MCLA §609.3241 a,4n which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 24, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008499 (07-24)(08-14) » 77588247 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edwin R. Danks, Jr., unmarried, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Capital One Home Loans, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 19, 2007 and recorded June 6, 2007 in Instrument Number 1181381, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by PROF-2013-S3 REO I LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyTwo Thousand Seven Hundred Twelve and 8/100 Dollars ($122,712.08) including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described premises situated in the City of Hastings County of Barry and State of Michigan, to-wit:Lot 63, Aben Johnson's Addition Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. . If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer RO. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-011757 ♦ (07-17)(08-07) 06846416 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-26731-DE Estate of COREY LYNN KINGSBURY. Date of birth: May 12, 1961. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, COREY LYNN KINGSBURY, died April 2, 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Zane Kingsbury, personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 2490 Brookdale Drive, Holland, Ml 49423 and the per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 28, 2014 Richard D. Persinger P23701 503 Century Lane Holland, Michigan 49422-1559 616-396-1245 Zane Kingsbury 2490 Brookdale Drive Holland, Michigan 49423 616-335-1197 77588411 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Shirley M Zeeryp and Douglas L Zeeryp Sr, Wife and Husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerifirst Financial Corporation its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 17, 2006, and recorded on March 23, 2006 in instrument 1161619, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Six Thousand Twenty-Six and 57/100 Dollars ($106,026.57). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 7, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Town 1 North, Range 7 West The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to 4he mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 10, 2014 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #406857F02 (07-10) (07-31) 77588039 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas M Goodman, and Deborah D Goodman, husband and wife, to Bank of America, N.A., Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2009 and recorded July 8, 2009 in Instrument Number 200907080007115, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Two Hundred Forty-One and 76/100 Dollars ($280,241.76) including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain parcel of land situated in Rutland Township, Barry County, State of Michigan, Being known and designated as follows:Lots 42 and 43 of Algonquin Resort Properties Unit Number 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 56. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008943 (07-17) (08-07) 06846421 �Page 12 — Thursday, July 31,2014 — The Hastings Banner State News Roundup International companies investing, creating jobs here Six companies approved for state incen­ tives last week have one key element in com­ mon: all are results of international invest­ ment missions Gov. Rick Snyder has taken since 2011. “Our efforts to improve Michigan’s busi­ ness climate have now made our state a desir­ able location for new investment from com­ panies around the world,” Snyder said. “When I meet with companies on our trade missions, they are impressed with the strength of our economic comeback and our abundant talent. These investment missions have opened doors that had been previously closed and refreshed long-standing business rela­ tionships with business leaders in other coun­ tries.” The six expansions in Michigan come from four countries visited by Snyder on trade mis­ sions since 2011, including China, Italy, Germany and Canada. Combined, the new business investments total $196.4 million and will create 1,598 jobs in Michigan. The six projects resulting from Snyder’s investment missions are: • Brugola OEB Industrial SPA, based in Italy will investing $19.6 million in a new facility that will create up to 58 new jobs in Plymouth. • Eissmann Group Automotive of Germany, investing $13.55 million to estab­ lish its North American headquarters and a new manufacturing facility that will create 233 jobs in Port Huron. • China: H.A. Automotive Systems Inc. of China, investing $28.8 million and creating 368 jobs in Troy. • YanFeng USA Automotive Trim Systems Inc. of China, investing up to $56.2 million and creating 519 jobs by expanding its current manufacturing facility in Harrison Township in Macomb County. • Magna Interior Trim Components a sub­ sidiary of Magna International in Aurora, Ontario, received an $822,000 Michigan Business Development Program perform­ ance-based grant in January for expansions to facilities in China Township in St. Clair County and Benzonia Township in Benzie County which were expected to generate new investment of $3.6 million and create 274 jobs. The company has since created the 274 positions and experienced additional growth that requires an additional 169 employees, Public Notice Amendment to Barry County Farmland Preservation Ordinance The Barry County Board of Commissioners adopt­ ed an amendment to the Farmland Preservation Ordinance at their regular meeting, Tuesday, July 22, 2014. The purpose of the amendment is to establish a collaborative plan for implementation and enforcement of the ordinance; rename the board to the Agricultural Promotion Board and increase the membership representation; and develop an agricultural promotion plan. A complete copy of the ordinance can be obtained by contact­ ing Barry County Administration, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058; 269-945-1284; or www.barrycounty.org 77588393 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for the placement of a 1 1/2” hot mix asphalt paving mat in the City’s parking lot #5, parking lot #7, water treatment plant parking lot, and the wastewater treatment plant parking lot. Specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM, on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID - Hot Mix Asphalt Paving. 77588407 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing on August 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the Zoning Board of Appeals to hear comments and make a determination on four variance requests by owner, Nicole Smith, 241 East State Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058. The applicant has requested a varieance from Section 90-171' (b) (2) of the Hastings Code of Ordinances, which, if granted, will allow the expansion of a nonconforming building that does not meet the district setback requirements. In addition, the applicant has requested a variance from Section 90-314 2 (b) (c) and Section 90-314 (4) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, that if granted, would allow the side yard setback to be less than the minimum of 20’, the secondary front yard setback to be less than the minimum of 15’, and the lot coverage to be greater than the maximum of 30 percent. Legal description of said property is: E 36 FT OF S 1/2 LOT 8, ALSO THE S 1/2 LOTS 9 & 10. BLK 13, DANIEL STRIKERS ADDN, TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS. Written comments will be received on the above requests at Hastings City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until the date of the hearing. Requests for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services Upon five days notice to Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 269-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 77588405 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk receiving a grant increase of $513,000. Italy: Brembo North America Inc., of Italy, investing $78.4 million while creating 254 jobs in Albion Township. Two Midwest milk co-ops announce alliance Foremost Farms USA of Baraboo, Wis., and Michigan Milk Producers Association of Novi, announced Wednesday that the two cooperatives have formed a strategic alliance for the purpose of balancing and adding value to their members’ milk supplies in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Collectively the two cooperatives are ini­ tially investing nearly $10 million in the region’s dairy industry, a necessary invest­ ment to keep pace with the growing dairy pro­ duction in this area. The alliance will allow greater opportunities for both cooperatives to leverage their respective milk supplies, reduce operating costs and maximize returns for their farmer-members. Foremost Farms has purchased and is installing reverse-osmosis technology at Public Land Auction i The following County Treasurers will be offering tax-reverted reaT estate at public Auction on August 18th, 2014: Kalamazoo & Barry. The Auction will be held at The Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, Ml 49048. Registration will begin at 11:30am, Auction will begin at 12:00pm. Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. For more information or for a list of the properties being sold, visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1 -800-259-7470. Sale listings are also available at your local County Treasurer's Office. Public Notice Amendment to Barry County Parks Regulation Ordinance Barry County Ordinance No. 1974-C The Barry County Board of Commissioners adopt­ ed an amendment to Barry County Ordinance No. 1974-C, the Barry County Parks Regulation Ordinance at their regular meeting, Tuesday, July 22, 2014. The purpose of the amendment is to pro­ hibit the use of tobacco at or on county-owned and operated parks except in designated tobacco use areas. A complete copy of the ordinance can be obtained by contacting Barry County Administration, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058; 269-945-1284; or www.barrycounty.org. NOTICE Barry County Road Commission 1725 W. M43 Hwy. P.O. Box 158 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-3449 The Michigan Department of Human Services announced July 24 that it will part­ ner with Grand Valley State University and the Kellogg Foundation to measure the impact of the Pathways to Potential program in Michigan. Pathways to Potential is a DHS program that places caseworkers in Michigan schools to help remove barriers to student success. Through a three-year, $1.05 million grant, funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, DHS will partner with the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy’s Community Research Institute at Grand Valley State University to study Pathways. The Johnson Center will evaluate the impact of Pathways to Potential — which is now in 169 Michigan schools — in working with children and families to address barriers to safety, health, education, attendance and self-sufficiency. DHS caseworkers, called success coaches, are stationed in schools so they are available to provide services to families rather than having families visit government offices to seek assistance. “We’ve been excited to see improved attendance and others signs of success at our Pathways schools,” DHS Director Maura Corrigan said. “DHS welcomes the opportu­ nity to have an independent evaluation of this exciting new project to help families reach their full potential.” For more information on DHS, visit www.michigan.gov/dhs. The National Governor’s Association has selected Michigan to participate in a program focused on reducing prescription drug abuse throughout the United States. The Michigan Department of Community Health will spear­ head Michigan’s role in the year-long Policy Academy on Reducing Prescription Drug Abuse program to develop a comprehensive, statewide action plan. Minnesota, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Nevada and Vermont have also been selected to join the project. “Prescription drug abuse is a growing con­ cern in our communities, throughout our state, and across our nation,” said James K. Haveman, director of the MDCH. “The Policy Academy is an excellent opportunity Historical society will learn about dating old photos Ingham County Historical Society and a num­ ber of other mid- historical and genealogical societies. His presentation will be followed by a celebration of the society’s 50th anniver­ sary. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Hastings Elk Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. The county-wide historical society meets the first Tuesday of each month. The public is encouraged to attend the meetings. The Aug. 5 meeting of the Barry County Historical Society promises to be full of great information for those who are sorting through old family photographs, said secretary Diane Hawkins. Randy Gladstone was the speaker at the July meeting and has been invited back the share more information next week. Gladstone, past owner of Gladstone Photography, is an active historical researcher. He has been involved in the SATURDAY, AUG. 23rd • Jim Jensen 7758838} • NOTICE • Residents and property owners within the Townships of Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Wayland and Martin. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority will hold a public hearing at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, located at 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Ml, commencing at 7:00 pm on August 11, 2014. Purpose of said public hearing is to review and dis­ cuss amendments tcrthe present Gun Lake Area Sewer Ordinances and to consider increasing the current user rates from $66 per quarter to $78. BASKETBMMTQURNAVm COST... 25 -. All persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to speak when authorized on matters pertain­ ing to the Gun Lake Area Wastewater System and proposed amendments to GLASA Ordinance. /,/•-' - .... ' per team ef 3 ©r 4 players ’ ; Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, Aug. 15th CHECK IN... 8:30 AM Make checks payable to Hastings Summerfest 2014 Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF... 9:30 AM Team Name iys & Girls ges 12-14) Team Captain ________ Age I I Boys & Girls I | Men & Women I_ I (Ages 15-17) I_ I (Ages 18-25) Men & Women । (Ages 26 & up) I Age brackets subject to change based on participation ™ Send Entries to.,. Phone # Age | Team Members Robert Monroe, Manager GLASA Partnership will evaluate DHS program Michigan tapped to help reduce prescription drug abuse TYDEN PARK The Barry County Road Commission is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of (4) New Radius Side Combo Dump Spreader Boxes (1) New 38,000 lb All Wheel Drive Motor Grader (3) 2014 Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis Full specifications can be obtained from the BCRC. Bids will be opened at 10:00 AM, August 12, 2014 at the offices of the BCRC. The BCRC reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to purchase comparable equipment at a lower price. Please clearly indicate on the outside of the envelope “Sealed bid enclosed - with specific equipment title”. Please direct all questions Rob Richardson, Equipment Superintendent. for key policy makers within Michigan to col­ laborate with others across the nation to find better, innovative ways to protect the health of our residents.” Prescription drug abuse is the fastest-grow­ ing drug problem in the United States — a pattern that has been mirrored in Michigan. During the 10-year period from 2003 to 2012, the state’s pharmaceutical drug overdose death rate increased by 136 percent. For information about MDCH’s strategic plan for reducing prescription drugs and over the counter drug abuse, visit http://www.michigan.gov/mdch. MMPA’s Constantine milk-processing plant located in southwest Michigan. The technolo­ gy, Foremost Farms’ first physical processing asset in Michigan, will concentrate three loads of milk into one by removing water and concentrating the milk solids in order to reduce the cost of long-haul milk transporta­ tion by two-thirds. The installation work will begin the week of July 28, and the first phase is expected to be complete by the end of the year. “For the past year, Foremost Farms has been transporting surplus milk from this region back to our own cheese plants in Wisconsin. This has resulted in a tremendous cost burden for our members,” said Dave Fuhrmann, president of Foremost Farms. “This investment allows us to reduce those cost burdens, improve transportation efficien­ cies, provide market stability for our mem­ bers’ growing milk supply and utilize the milk solids to make cheese.” “Michigan’s milk supply is growing at a rate of 3 to 4 percent per year, so investing in reverse-osmosis equipment at our Constantine plant helps us keep pace with the growing milk production in our region,” said Joe Diglio, MMPA’s general manager. “This new venture will also improve efficiencies in transportation and give us more flexibility in the market,” Barry County Chamber of Commerce 221 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Questions ??... Call (269) 948-3025 Please fill out form completely 77588415 TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY, AUG. 23rd �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 31, 2014 — Page 13 Action on primary ballot mostly about money by Fran Faverman ■ Staff Writer For the first time since’ 1994, when Proposal A, a statewide property tax to finance public education was on the ballot, voters will have the opportunity Aug. 5 to determine how some local services in Michigan communities will be financed. The ballot language is simpler than what’s behind it. Proposal 1 is designed to correct problems created for local governments this past spring when the Michigan Legislature repealed a tax law that paid revenues to local governments from the state’s tax on businesses and eco­ nomic growth in Michigan. The solution before the voters Tuesday is the creation of a statewide local tax to replace that lost revenue to local governments. Proposal 1 calls for the creation of a “local community stabilization authority” that will receive 2 percent of Michigan’s 6 percent Use or Sales tax revenues. A new local tax, as proposed, cannot be created without voter approval which is the reason for Tuesday’s Proposal 1 request for creation of a LCSA. An analysis of Proposal 1 by the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, a nonpartisan, private research agency, reported, “This makes Proposal 1 very unique when com­ pared with prior statewide ballot questions, as it derives not out of constitutional provisions related to state government but out of consti­ tutional provisions related to local govern­ ment.” The LCSA will be administered by a fivemember council appointed by the governor. Usually, local taxes are administered locally and are expressed in terms of mills or costs per thousand of taxable value. •Residents in a community can generally vote to remove those elected officials who have imposed the tax. However, the five-member LCSA council will not subject to removal by voters and is defined as not being an agency of state gov­ ernment. In addition to the diversion of funds from the state use tax, a local share component is part of the proposal. The combination of funds is supposed to provide the money to make whole the local government entities that have benefited from the personal property tax revenues generated from businesses in the Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale Automotive AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 ANNUAL BLOCK SALE: Friday August 1st, 9am-5pm and Saturday, August 2nd, 9am-lpm. Look for the pink signs to show you the way. Maps are available. 1824 Barber Road: variety of crafts, lots of books, ladies clothing 10-12, small men's jackets, many misc. items. 607 Gaskill Road . 2851 Barber Road 1550 Bowler Road: SATUR­ DAY ONLY- stamp sets, craft items, miscellaneous home decor. 2011 Bowler Road. 3691 Andrus Road: 1940A - International, - 1939. A Allis Chalmers and books, doors, 3piece oak entertainment center, chandelier, picture window 6x6. 2620 Bowler Road: pot rack with light, old barn wood, 8ft. vintage sofa, antique rocker and chairs, books and home school books, clothesboys 0-6mo., 10-12, girls 41­ 12, infant seat, queen canopy frame, twin frame, electric ice cream maker, chicken bread box. Clean quality sale. 3730 Barnum Road: copper boiler, ceramic molds, porce­ lain table top, rustic primi­ tives, lots of misc. 4176 Barnum Road 3337 N. Charlton Park Road: craft items, bar stools, exer­ cise bike, bar table, coat rack, purses, puzzles, cherry buf­ fet, clothes. Free kittens. 3490 Gary Carpenter Road: air hockey table, exercise equipment, lots of misc. 2715 Ragla Road: metal stand with glass shelves, books, children books, Qual­ ity name brand girls clothes (10-12), shoes, womens clothes, school supplies, Wii System- DS with games. 1776 S. Coat Grove Road. 3092 Coats Grove Road: an­ tiques, old dolls and toys, tools, books. Too much other stuff to list. 2400 Coats Grove Road. GREAT SALES NOT TO MISS! RICK TAYLOR'S DETAIL Works. Interior Specials starting at $49.99. Call (269)948-0958. FRIDAY AUGUST 1ST 9-6, Saturday August 2nd 9-3. 2520 Tanner Lake Rd Hast­ ings. Old tools, puzzles, CD's, records, yard tools, misc., furniture, electric heater, dog crate, old boat motor, much more. DOCK SITE: PONTOON or boat slip bracket for rent. Between Plainwell & Delton. Tremendous fishing lake, quiet & nature galore. Your private 50X300 sight w/dock. Fred (269)352-1375 BE ENERGY INDEPEND­ ENT with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Heat all your buildings. 25 year warranty available. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers. 616-877-4081. HOUSEHOLD & REMOD­ EL ITEMS: most new. Over the range microwaves, dish­ washer, sling chairs, white cabinets and sinks; large de­ lux dog door. Fred (269)352­ 1375 SCHAEFFER'S MOTOR OIL, full synthetic and dura blends. Also available 20W50 V-twin Harley oil. Sold at Diamond Propane, 301 E. Broadway, Woodland, (269)367-9700. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. Lawn & Garden WATER LILIES & Lotus, Goldfish & Koi. SALE: Staghorn Ferns, Ba­ nana Trees, Elephant Ears - all 40% off. APOLS WATER GAR­ DENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia (616)698-1030 www.apolswatergardens .com Garage Sale PORCELAIN DOLL SALE. Friday August 1st & Satur­ day August 2nd at 11716 Vedder Rd. Freeport 9-5. GARAGE SALE SATUR­ DAY, August 2nd, 8:30-4:30 4981 E. M-43 Hwy, 1 mile east of Charlton Park Rd. Dresser, TV stand, natural gas furnace, Harley David­ son seat, corvette parts, gun scopes and slings, 12" G.I. Joes and accessories in pack­ age never been opened, hampster cages and tubes, indian statues, stand alone basketball hoop, large varie­ ty of girl clothes size Jr large to adult large, misc., house­ hold items, books and more. HASTINGS 4 i L । t'l lTV JJALlTY 269-285-4980 Downtown Hastings onStateSt HEATERS GQTi.com and on Facebook MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: July 31st-August 2nd, 8am-4pm, 505 Terry Lane, Hastings. Clothes, books, toys, cross stitch patterns & misc. 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THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent . or might otherwise-violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Help Wanted THORNAPPLE MANOR IS now accepting applications for Certified Nursing Assis­ tants, for 2nd and 3rd Shift positions. You must be avail­ able to work days as sched­ uled. We offer excellent wages, benefits, and work­ ing conditions. Applications can be completed Monday through Friday 8:30am3:30pm in our business office or downloaded from our website at www.thornapplemanor.com Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI. 49058 Community Notices CRAFTERS WANTED: NO­ VEMBER 8th, Delton MS. Contact Jean @ 269-731-5788 or leanjean@mei.net. Recreation PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such prefer­ ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in Violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Proposal 1 The amendatory act adopted by the Legislature would: • Reduce the state use tax and replace it with a local community stabi­ lization share of the tax for the purpose of modernizing the tax system to help small businesses grow and create jobs in Michigan. • Require a local community stabi­ lization authority to provide revenue to local governments dedicated for local purposes, including police safety, fire protection and ambulance emergency services. • Increase portion of state use tax dedicated for aid to local school dis­ tricts. • Prohibit authority from increasing taxes. • Prohibit total use tax rate from exceeding existing constitutional 6 per­ cent limitation. Should this law be approved? past. The amount needed from the local share component will be calculated by the Michigan Department of Treasury. Estimates from the state’s Treasury Department suggest the calculation for 2016 will be $96 million and will increase by a growth factor of 1 per­ cent. Ultimately, the local share component in 2028 will be $572 million. Beneficiaries, if Proposal 1 is approved, will be communities with a large manufactur­ ing base. For the first time, police, fire and ambulance emergency services are included as essential services in communities. That means millages for school districts, commu­ nity college districts, emergency services, downtown development authorities, libraries and funds used to support those services are eligible for reimbursement. There are also some safeguards. The local share component and the funds diverted from the state’s use tax are deposited directly to the LCSA. The funds are not subject to the leg­ islative appropriations process since the legis­ lature cannot appropriate revenue derived from a local tax. However, the implementing statutes are not guaranteed. One legislature cannot bind future legislatures and there isa long history of changes being made. Perhaps the most recent example of the kind of change that can occur is the use of some of the 6-mill state education tax to finance community col­ leges and state universities. In a series of conversations with local gov­ ernment officials in Barry County, Banner staff found mixed reactions to the proposal. Supervisor Jim Brown of Hastings Charter Township called Proposal 1 a regressive tax and counterproductive. A regressive tax is commonly considered to discourage investment by lowering the yield on investment, in this instance, equipment needed to operate a business. It includes not only machinery for manufacturing a product but file cabinets, computers, desk chairs and other equipment used by businesses to sell a product or a service. Brown said Mensch Manufacturing is building a plant in his township. He does not regard the revenue derived from existing businesses in the township to be a budget­ breaker for his township. Neither does Supervisor Jim Carr of Rutland Charter Township. “It costs more in time, labor and equipment to send a bill for $1.50 than it is worth,” said Carr. “The cheapest part of the process is the postage.” However, Carr said he does have concerns about finding the revenue to make communi­ ties whole. In his view, Proposal 1 is a very complicated solution. Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury said she thinks Proposal 1 is an impor­ tant, although not perfect, solution. “It is 12 percent of our budget, which was $1.3 million,” said Fleury, of the revenue reduction from the Legislature’s repeal of the business tax, the same amount of the village’s contract with the Barry County Sheriff’s Department for police services. “We are virtually guaranteed full reim­ bursement because we are a full-service com­ munity with police, fire, emergency services and a library,” Fleury added. The village is part of Thomapple Township. Mike Bremer, supervisor of Thomapple Township, said he likes Proposal 1. “Anything we can do to help businesses be more efficient and more productive is good for our economy,” said Bremer. “It is my understanding that we will be made whole. It is a win-win for us, and I like it.” If the proposal passes and does provide adequate reimbursement to Michigan com­ munities while providing an incentive to Michigan business to increase investment and economic growth, it may well become a case study for other struggling states. If it passes and does not achieve what its supporters say it will do for economic growth and business investment in the state, it may well become a case study for how not to do it. Transit driver assaulted by passenger left. The officers were called back to the same area about 2 p.m. where they found the same man with his pants down, defe­ cating on the path. The man was arrested for indecent exposure and taken to the Barry County Jail. Two people were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings after a female rider on a Barry County Transit bus became com­ bative and began hitting people. The inci­ dent was reported about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies, along with Hastings City Police officers, were called to M-43 Highway north of Woodlawn Avenue where a rider was reportedly assaulting the bus driver. The suspect, a 32-year-old Freeport woman, was transported to Pennock for treatment after becoming aggressive with police officers and trying to fight them, as well. The woman report­ edly has some mental health issues. Another passenger on the bus also was transported to the hospital after complain­ ing of a headache. The bus driver was treat­ ed at the scene after being hit. Another pas­ senger was hit in the face and had a small cut on her nose and complained of a headache. She too was treated at fhe scene. Information about the incident has been forwarded to the prosecuting attorney’s office to review for possible charges. Woman reports cottage break-in Sheriff’s canine unit tracks suspects The Barry County Sheriff’s Department canine unit successfully tracked and aided in the apprehension of a suspect in a domestic assault situation. Officers were called to a home in the 10000 block of South Norris Road, Delton, around 1 a.m. July 27. The male suspect reportedly fled on foot out the back door before officers arrived. The police dog was given an arti­ cle that belonged to the suspect and was then able to track the man through the backyard and into a tall grassy and wooded area. There was a teepee in the area and the man was found hiding behind the teepee. The man was apprehended and secured by police officers. Disorderly conduct lands man in jail A 53-year-old Hastings man was arrest­ ed and taken to the Barry County Jail on charges of disturbing the peace and having open intoxicants. Hastings Police were called around 5 p.m. July 26 to the foot bridge near the Thomapple River where the intoxicated man was yelling at people who were tubing in the river. Officers heard the man yelling vulgarities at people on the river. Officers also noticed a family fishing nearby, within earshot. Officers arrested the man and took him to the Barry County Jail. A 62-year-old Galesburg woman report­ ed a break-in to a summer cottage in the 100 block of West Hickory Road in Johnstown Township. The incident was reported about 9:45 a.m. July 23. The woman told police the back door had been pried open, but was closed when she arrived. The doorknob on the rear door was damaged and there were pry marks on the door jamb. The woman said she noticed it appeared as though someone went through the medicine cabinet and a dresser in one bedroom. There did not, however, appear to be anything missing. Bellevue man reports damage to mailbox A 67-year-old Bellevue man reported damage to his mailbox after someone hit it with a vehicle. The incident was reported about 6 a.m. July 20. The mailbox had been run over. Boater arrested for operating while intoxicated A 25-year-old Joliet, Ill., man was arrest­ ed about 10:30 p.m. July 26, facing charges of operating a motor boat while intoxicat­ ed. Marine officers with the sheriff’s department were patrolling Gun Lake when they stopped a boat because the driv­ er was not in control of the vessel. The boat was stopped near an island, known as Goat Island, by many in the area. The officers reportedly saw a pontoon boat drive past them and witnessed the driver of the pon­ toon leave the steering wheel and begin dancing in the front of the bat with a pas­ senger while the boat was still moving for­ ward. The officers stopped the boat for the operator not being in direct control of the boat and then conducted a safety inspec­ tion. Officers then gave field sobriety tests to the driver and administered a prelimi­ nary breath test With results showing a blood alcohol content of .16’percent. The man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. Juveniles admit to damaging Park is wrong place park property for man with Two juveniles will repair and repaint picnic tables at the Hastings skate park warrant after using knives to carve into the tables. Hastings police officers observed a vehi­ cle parked at the Hastings Skate Park and saw the owner, a 23-year-old Delton man, in the park. The officers were aware of out­ standing warrants for the man for posses­ sion of marijuana and two warrants for fail­ ure to appear in court. The man was arrest­ ed and booked into the Barry County Jail. The incident occurred about 11 a.m. July 25. ’ Intoxicated man arrested for indecent exposure An allegedly intoxicated 51-year-old Hastings resident was arrested after police found him defecating on the foot path lead­ ing to the Thomapple River in Hastings. Police first encountered the man at about 11:30 a.m. July 27 when they were called to the area of Mill and Hanover streets. The man was reportedly inebriated and carrying an open can of beer. Officers had the man dump the remaining beer and then officers Hastings Police officers were called to the skate park at about noon July 21 where the youths reportedly had been seen carving into the tables. Hastings officers spoke with the juveniles who admitted to the damage. Officers then spoke with the par­ ents who agreed to have the youths repair and repaint the tables. Couple returns to find home burglarized After a week of camping, a Delton cou­ ple returned to their home on Kellogg School Road to find it had been broken into, and several items were missing. They called sheriff’s deputies July 6 to report the break-in. Items missing include a handgun, Nook electronic reader, wedding band and miscellaneous items. The total estimated value is about $600. The couple told police the front door was unlocked and it appeared the burglars searched through one bedroom in the home. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 14 — Thursday, July 31,2014 — The Hastings Banner Voters in five townships to fill partial terms by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Though elections for full-term township positions are not held until 2016, several area townships will be voting Tuesday to fill par­ tial terms. A review of those elections and responses to questions posed by the Banner to candidates follows: Baltimore Township Two candidates appointed by the township board to fill a trustee seat and the position of treasurer are now running unopposed to com­ plete the terms expiring Nov. 20, 2016. Gerard R. Ypma, trustee Ypma, a Democrat, has lived in the town­ ship 32 years and has worked with or as the township’s deputy clerk for 10 years. Ypma provided dust control measures for the town­ ship and served on board of review for town­ ship. Ypma holds a master’s degree in busi­ ness and taught business and computer sci­ ence at Delton Kellogg schools. This is Ypma’s first foray into elected municipal gov­ ernment. He said he has a vision that encom­ passes securing a historical marker, to be placed on M-37, recognizing the event in Barry County during World War II when a bomber crash landed in Baltimore Township. Cheri Baker, treasurer Baker, a Republican, has served as deputy treasurer for 18 months and was appointed to the treasurer position in October to fill a vacancy. Baker had worked at Hastings City Bank for six years prior to joining the town­ ship board. Baker holds a Bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in elemen­ tary education/math and science, supporting her desire to improve education in the com­ munity. This is Baker’s first position in municipal government. Rutland Township Sandra L. James, trustee James is running unopposed as a Republican to fill the remaining term of a seat to which she was appointed by the township SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN _________k________________ _ ___ ____________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Expert answers questions about credits, appeals, benefits and more I can’t find my Social Security card. How can I get a new one? First, consider whether you really need a new card. You only need to apply for a replacement Social Security card if you don’t know your Social Security number or if you need to show your card to a new employer or other entity. 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For example, you can find out your estimated monthly payments if you retire at age 62, 70, or anytime in between. Visit www. socialsecurity, gov/estimator. How do I earn Social Security credits? A “Social Security credit” (sometimes referred to as a “quarter of coverage”) is the measure of your work under the Social Security program. We use your total covered yearly earnings from both wages and net earn­ ings from self-employment to compute Social Security credits. The amount needed for a credit increases automatically each year as average wages increase. For example, in 2014, you earn one credit for each $1,160 of wages or self-employment income. You can receive a maximum of four credits for any year. Generally, you need 40 credits to be eligible for retirement benefits. Learn more by reading our publication, How You Earn Credits, avail­ able at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. What information do I need io apply for Supplemental Security Income? Here are some of the things we will ask for when you apply for SSI. Even if you do not have all of the things listed below, apply any­ way. The people in the Social Security office can help you. But keep in mind that the more information you can provide, the faster the decision process will be. You will need: your Social Security number; your birth certificate or other proof of your age; information about the home where you live, such as your mort­ gage or your lease and landlord’s name; pay­ roll slips, bank statements , insurance poli­ cies, burial fund records, and other informa­ tion about your income and the things you own; the names, addresses and telephone numbers of doctors, hospitals, and clinics that you have been to, if you are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind; and proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen sta­ tus. If you have a bank or financial institution account, you should have the account number available so we can deposit your benefits directly into your account. Learn more about SSI by reading our online publication, Supplemental Security Income , available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. My application for Supplemental Security Income based on my disability was recently denied. Can I appeal the decision? Yes, if you disagree with a disability decislon made on your claim, you may appeal it. The steps you may take are explained in our online publication, Your Right To Question A Decision Made On Your Supplemental Security Income Claim, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Also, you have the right to be represented by an attorney or other qualified person of your choice. You may request your appeal online. Simply visit the online services page at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. Then select the “Appeal a decision” link and follow the sim­ ple instructions. To learn more, read our online publication, Your Right To Representation, available at www. socialsecu­ rity, gov/pubs. What is the difference between the disabil­ ity application and the disability report? Do I have to complete both? Yes, you will need to complete both when you apply for disability benefits. To receive Social Security disability benefits, you must file a disability application. A disability report provides information about your current physical or mental condition, and we need this to process your disability application. You should complete a disability application, a disability report, and an authorization for release of your medical records to file a claim for disability benefits. You can do all of this online. To learn more, and to apply online, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability. How do I know if I have enough work to get Social Security disability benefits? The easiest way to find out is by reviewing My Social Security to see how many credits you already have. If you don’t have a my Social Security account, you may create one at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. To get benefits, you must have worked long enough — and recently enough — under Social Security to qualify for disability benefits. Social Security work credits are based on your total yearly wages or self-employment income. You can earn up to four credits each year. The amount needed for a credit changes from year to year. In 2014, for example, you earn one credit for each $1,160 of wages or self-employment income. When you have earned $4,640, you’ve earned your four cred­ its for the year. The number of work credits you need to qualify for disability benefits depends on your age when you become dis­ abled. Generally, you need 40 credits. Twenty of the 40 must have been earned in the last 10 years, ending with the, year you become dis­ abled. Howeyefryonpg^^wodcer^m^y'-quali­ fy with fewer credits.. To learn more, see our Disability Planner at www. socialsecurity, gov/dibplan. I am applying for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. Can state agencies help with my Medicare costs? When you file your application for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs, you can start your application process for the Medicare Savings Programs — state pro­ grams that provide help with other Medicare costs. When you apply for Extra Help, Social Security will send information to your state unless you tell us not to on the application. Your state will contact you to help you apply for a Medicare Savings Program. Learn more about how Social Security can provide Extra Help with your Medicare prescription drug costs by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West'Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.goy. board last fall. She is a past member of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, on which she served for 14 years including as. vice chair. She served as a Rutland Township trustee for the eight years preceding her coun­ ty commission stint. James has been a resi­ dent of Rutland Township for over 30 years, has some college background and has main­ tained her education in municipal government through multiple seminars and workshops. James is active in community causes and is a strong advocate of county support for the Commission on Aging. Touting the Township’s master plan, James believes Rutland is a progressive township that looks out for residents and business and is support­ ed by a visionary' planning commission. Also important to James is the recently approved township hall expansion. James feels the expansion addresses the need to cover growth within the township and should be able to provide a central location for residents in case of emergency or inclement weather, to enhance communication capabilities, to improve record keeping, to provide more space for the increase in precincts within the township, and to provide proper facilities for township residents. Thornapple Township The remainder of a partial trustee term is up for bid' between Republicans Ross DeMaagd and Austin Turnes. DeMaagd was appointed by the township board to fill a vacancy and will now be seeking formal voter approval to fulfill the remainder of the term until November 2016. Challenger Austin Turnes did not respond to an interview requests. . Ross DeMaagd, current trustee, appointed to partial term ending in 2016 DeMaagd has 25 years of business experi­ ence in the community and owns an auto repair and body work business. DeMaagd feels his business has facilitated long-term relationships with customers, residents in the community. DeMaagd has served on the Thomapple Township planning commission for 12 years, prior to the being on the board and served on the 911 advisory committee when it rewrote bylaws. DeMaagd has continued studies in trade and technical education, is a certified fire­ fighter for Middleville and the township and holds EMT/paramedic level credentials. DeMaagd is also an instrument-rated pilot and owns a flight school. Major issues important to DeMaagd include the potential for fracking in the com­ munity, noting the emotional issue is impor­ tant to all members of the community. Feeling that state government ties the hands of the township, DeMaagd Advocates sending a larg­ er, stronger voice to the state, with the desire to restrict the acts of fracking in Barry County. Additionally, county and township roads are a major concern for DeMaagd, who feels that the state will not be able to do enough to support good roads. With Michigan weather conditions and the non-business approach to allocation of funding by the state, DeMaagd believes the township will have to bear the burden of ensuring quality roads for its residents. DeMaagd is vying for the trustee position because he feels its important for local people with resources and abilities to be of service to their communities, citing a civil obligation to serve the community you live in, and to try to make a positive difference in local govern­ ment; by keeping it relevant. Some of the cur­ rent issues being addressed by the township has DeMaagd’s tentative support, such as the recent proposal by Thornapple township’s EMS department, which is seeking a town­ ship-wide millage to fund ambulance servic­ es, equally, to residents in the community. Yankee Springs Township Three Republicans are vying to fill the par­ tial term created by the departure of Trustee Mary Cook in May. Roger Rottschafer was appointed by the township board immediately following Cook’s departure and now faces a public runoff against challengers Michael Scott Cunningham and Shanon VandenBerg. Cunningham deferred a requested interview and VandenBerg did not respond. Roger Rottschafer, trustee Rottschafer is taking his first step to becoming involved in municipal government, having not had governmental experience before his appointment to the trustee position last May. Rottschafer is a business owner and started a trucking company in the community that is successful with 225 employees. Rottschafer believes he will bring a business perspective to the board and use his manage­ ment experience to help the township move forward. Rottschafer supports the idea of developing a walking/bike trail within the township and feels the department of trans­ portation should be involved in the project. Rottschafer has lived in the township for 12 years, but has operated businesses and inter­ acted with the community for 40 years. Rottschafer’s biggest concern for the town­ ship is the fire department. The department is down to three part-time firefighters and Rottschafer’s goal is to steer the fire depart­ ment in the right directions, drawing the nec­ essary support from the community and working with the chief and the board. Prairieville Park Commission Robert Egelkraut, appointed to partial term ending in 2016 Egelkraut has worked for, and retired from Battle Creek School, after 32 years and has volunteered his time to work as camp staff for University of Michigan Speech and Hearing camps. Egelkraut’s background is in teaching and recreation, holding a Masters degree in elementary education from Western Michigan University. Egelkraut wants to continue to improve the community of Prairieville, believing the area is a great place to live and raise family. Wanting to give back to the community, Egelkraut believes that joining the park board is something everyone should do at least once, and he feels it vitally important to pre­ serve the area’s natural environments. Also important to the position, is the development and collaboration with the neighboring town­ ships of Richland and Yankee Springs. Egelkraut is happy to serve his community. Scott Kuebler, appointed to partial term ending 2016,._ Kuebler currently serves on the parks board through appointment to fill a term that was vacant at beginning of the year. This is his first board position. Kuebler holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and working for Eaton Corporation in Grand Rapids, designs circuit boards for airplanes. Kuebler does not have a good feeling about fracking being allowed in the community and agrees the township’s park commission should take a position on the matter. Also important, Kuebler said, is the park board’s efforts to maintain revenue generation from local, public access points. Being the only park commission member that does not live on a lake, Kuebler feels that the attempt to secure revenue through fees associated with boat launches need to streamlined and enforced. Kuebler also feels a the township needs a better presence at the parks, to edu­ cate the public, and improve the signs. American Red Cross issues urgent call for blood donors Employment Opportunities Community Action Seeking dedicated Full-time and Part-time employees, along with Subs for Head Start Program in Barry County. Lead Teachers Assistant Teachers Early Childhood Specialist Classroom Aides Early Childhood Assistant g Family Advocate I Please visit our website at http://winfw.caacsm.org for specific job qualifications and to apply. You will need to attach copies of your transcripts, resume & cover letter for consideration. Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The American Red Cross is facing a loom­ ing blood shortage, leading to an urgent need for donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give. Donations through the Red Cross are down approximately 8 percent over the past 11 weeks, resulting in about 80,000 fewer dona­ tions than expected. The number of donors continues to decline, and the shortfall is sig­ nificant enough that the Red Cross could experience an emergency situation in the coming weeks. “Hospital patients continue to need lifesav­ ing blood this summer, and they’re relying on the generosity of volunteer donors to give them hope in the days and weeks ahead,” said Jim Flickema, CEO for the Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region. “Please, con­ sider giving the gift of life. Each day dona­ tions come up. short, less blood is available for patients in need — and you never know when it could be your loved one needing blood.” Eligible donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed at this time. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and B negative can be transfused to Rh posi­ tive or negative patients. Local blood drives planned in August include: Hastings, — Thursday, Aug. 7, First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Highway, 1 to 6:45 p.m. Lake Odessa — Wednesday, Aug. 13, Cargill Kitchen Solutions, 3100 Bonanza Road, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Lake Odessa — Monday, Aug. 18, Central United Methodist Church, 912 Fourth Ave., noon to 5:45 p.m. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs a minimum of 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and has not donated for 56 days is eligible. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 31, 2014 — Page 15 Summerfest sporting event sign-up going on now The 2014 Hastings Summerfest is a little more than three weeks away and registration is going on now for a number of athletic con­ tests and competitions. The annual Summerfest Run will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, with an 8:30 a.m. start. There will be both 5K and 10K races, on USTAF certified courses. The cost to participate is $20 until Aug. 16. Late registration is $25. Registration can be Youngsters chase after a rebound during the 2013 Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Tyden Park in Hastings. The annual tournament returns with Hastings Summerfest, the weekend of Aug. 22-24, along with a number of other ath­ letic endeavors. (File photo) done online at www.itsyourrace.com. Packet pick-up will be held from 6:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at the Hastings Middle School gymnasium. The race begins on Clinton Street, between blocks of Park and Washington Streets, and finishes at the Hastings Middle School. Race T-shirts are guaranteed to all pre-race day registrants. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed to those individuals who register the day of the race. The Summerfest Fun Run will follow the 5K and 10K run/walk. The Fun Run is free and there is no regis­ tration needed. The run starts in the Hastings Middle School parking lot off of Church Street, and ends in the Mush Field (the comer of Church Street and Madison Street). The Fun Run is one mile and everyone gets a free “finisher” T-shirt as part of the “Drug Free Crowd”. For more information on the Fun Run con­ tact Marc Zimmerman at 269-948-4200 or online at mazimmerman@bccmha.org. The 2014 Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at Tyden Park. The cost to participate is $25 per team, for teams of three or four participants. T-shirts will be passed out to the first 100 at check-in. Teams are required to pre-register for the event. Check-in for registered teams will begin at 8:30 a.m. with basketball games to begin on the four courts at Tyden Park no later than 9:30 a.m. The registration deadline is Friday, August 15. Double-elimination tournaments will be held in 12-14, 15-17, 18-25 and 25-and-up age divisions, although age divisions and tournament style may be altered based on par­ ticipation. There are not separate divisions for males and females. Team and individual tro­ phies will be presented to the winners in each division. Registration forms can be found in editions of the Hastings Reminder and Hastings Banner. Registration forms simply ask for a team name and names and ages of each of the team's players including contact information for a team captain. Checks should be made payable to Hastings Summerfest 2014 and completed registration forms and payment should be sent to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, 221 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. Contact Brett Bremer by email at brett@jadgraphics.com or by phone at 269-945-9554 for more information or for help getting a team registered for the event. The Hastings Summerfest 3-on-3 Soccer Classic will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, begin­ ning at 9 a.m. at Fish Hatchery Park. For the sixth year this is a qualifying event for the 3v3 Challenge Nationals at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex, August 2015. There will be competitions for U8 through U14 boys’ teams and U8 through high school girls’ teams. To register teams are asked to please com­ plete the registration form by Aug. 10. For more information contact hastingsfc49058@yahoo.com. The cost is $85 for early-bird registration by Aug. 1. Registration is $110 per team between Aug. 2 and Aug. 10. Registration forms for the soccer event and many of the Summerfest sports can be found pn the Sport Events page at www.hastingssummerfest.com. , Summerfest will also once again have a softball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park. The cost is $175 per team. The first 12 men’s teams to sign-up get to play. Contact Aaron Snyder at 269-838-8986 to get signed-up or for more information. The annual weight lifting competition returns to downtown Aug. 23, near Hastings City Bank. Men and women can compete in bench press and deadlift competitions in five weight classes. Weigh-in starts at 9:30 a.m. and the competition is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. Contact Ben Bowman for more informa­ tion at 838-0979. A tennis tournament will be held through­ out the weekend as well, at the Hastings High School tennis courts. Matches start at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. There will be singles, dou­ bles and mixed doubles divisions in 12-18, 19-35 and 26-and-up age groups. Contact Patti LaJoye at 945-9766 for more information. The 4th Annual Dewey’s Auto Body Great Gravity Grand Prix soap box derby will be held Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Hastings Skate Park. Vehicle inspection will be Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Dewey’s Auto Body in Hastings. Rules and registration forms can be found at www.deweysautobody.com/derby. Players span 45 years of Lion baseball ALU Dave Dipert lifts his hands up out of the path of the ball during one his many walks at the 2014 Maple Valley Alumni Baseball Game in Vermontville Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor An inside-the-park home run by Josh Huslebos and an RBI single off the bat of Cody Sivyer in the top of the eighth inning snapped a 15-15 tie. Those two runs put the visitors up 17-15, and they held on to win the 2014 Maple Valley Alumni Baseball game by that score Saturday at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville. Dave Dipert, from the class of 1969, was dubbed the captain for the visitors. He was playing in the contest for the first time in hits three-year history, the oldest alumnus playing in the game. “Some of these kids here I had them on my teams, coaching. I’ve coached baseball, little league stuff and of course basketball too, but that was back in the 80s,” Dipert said. “Both my boys played at Valley and my old coach was here. It’s been 45 years (since graduation) this year. It was a good time. All these guys are all kids. Bryan Carpenter, the head coach here, he played with my boy back in 1993. “I’ll be back every year.” Dipert didn’t do anything special to get ready, other than occasionally playing with his ten-year-old grandson. “It was a good turnout,” said Maple Valley varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter, a Maple Valley alumnus himself who was forced into umpiring duty Saturday with a couple of his varsity players who typically umpire the game off playing summer ball. “We keep staying strong, with numbers. There was a good variety of age groups from Dave (Dipert) to Troy (Allen) and Anthony (Mahler) who just graduated. From 1969 to 2014, that’s a good range. I know we had somebody from each decade.” The event is an annual fundraiser for the high school baseball program. Carpenter said the program has been saving the past few years'the school’s recent bond passing should help with improvements to the field too. The home team, captained by Mike Meade, took a 15-9 lad in the bottom of the sixth inning, but the visitors rallied to tie the game with six runs in the top of the seventh inning. Meade teased Dipert about his three walks when he came up to bat late in the top of the seventh, and Dipert promptly knocked a ground ball towards Meade at third who was unable to make the play. Baseball was just a part of the day though. Much of the conversation centered around old friendships, families, children, businesses and memories. Carpenter said 32 alumni got the chance to play in the contest. Troy Allen, a 2014 Maple Valley High School graduate, fires a side arm pitch towards the plate during his first Maple Valley Alumni Baseball Game Saturday at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) OS68® wf® ■ ... , J-Ad Graphics and the Hastings Athletic Boosters proudly presents THE BUZZ YOUNGS LEGENDS GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 The participants in the 2014 Maple Valley Alumni Baseball game get together for a photo at the end of a 17-15 come-from-behind victory by the Visitors Saturday in Vermontville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) , at Hastings Country Club 4-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Shot Gun Start Blue Bombers — Cash Prizes — win the Delhi First... -400 • Legends Division... $300 3 Blind Draws... $100 each League Final The Lakewood Blue Bombers U14 team took the championship this summer in the Delhi Township League, finishing the season with a 15-9 victory over the DeWitt DiamondCats in the tournament champi­ onship Tuesday (July 22). The Blue Bombers defeated Eaton Rapids and Perry to advance to the tournament final. The ladies finish the summer season with an 11-4 overall record. Coach Steve Spetoskey said he and fellow coaches Brent Hilley and Lexie Spetoskey, “are proud of how this team continued to improve throughout the season and bought into the program and coaches.” The Lakewood Blue Bombers were estab­ lished in 2003 to enhance girls fastpitch in the Lakewood Area. This year they had two U10 teams, a U12 team and a U14 team. Carbon Green Bioenergy, Portland Federal Credit Union and Terry Hilley helped sponsor the program this summer. Closest to the pin - Long Drives (Males/Females), 50/50 closest to the pin, Skins game (optional), Raffle table* $75.00 per person includes1 . greens fee for 18 holes of golf, shared power cart and dinner. LEGENDS... \ ii I I Jock Clarey, Lew Lang, Jack Hoke, Robert Carlson, Patricia Murphy, Richard Guenther, Bruce McDowell, Bernie Oom, Tony Turkal, Robert VanderVeen, Dr. Jim Atkinson, Carl Schoessel, Larry Melendy, Cynthia Robbe, William Karpinski, Ernest Strong, Dennis Storrs, Earlene, Larry Baum, Dave Furrow, Judy Anderson, Tom Brighton, Jeff Simpson, Jack Longstreet, Denny O’Mara, Michael Murphy, Bill Wallace. 2014 Legend Doug Mepham To sign up please call... U14 Blue Bombers softball teammates (front from left) Emma Sullivan, Ashtyn Livermore, (middle row) Kennedy McLeod, Kylee Putnam, Sydney Chrzan, Sierra Stoepker, Meghan Russell, Abby Sines, assistant coach Lexie Spetoskey, (back) head coach Steve Spetoskey, Maranda Barton, Cassidy Huffman, Carissa Jones, Aaron Kietzman, Emily Turashoff and assistant coach Brent Hilley celebrate their 21014 Delhi Township League Championship. Bob Flikkema at 616*717*1725 or email hastmgsathleticboosters@gmail.com 06846512 i I �Page 16 — Thursday, July 31, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Antlerless deer license applications on sale now The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses is now open through Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open Deer Management Unit (DMU) statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Drawing results and leftover license availability may be viewed at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings beginning Sept. 4. Antlerless deer quotas have been reduced to about 494,000 licenses statewide, down from about 550,000 for 2013. In the Upper Peninsula, licenses are available only in DMUs 122,055 and 155, and have been elim­ inated in other Upper Peninsula DMUs due to the severe winter of 2013-2014 and the result­ ing losses in the deer herd. License quotas for each DMU can be found at www.michigan.gov/deer. Hunters may apply for one private-land or public-land license at E-License, or at any authorized license agent or DNR Customer Service Center. Young hunters, ages 9-16, can also purchase one junior antlerless deer license over the counter July 15 - Aug. 15. No application is required. A 9-year-old must be 10 by Sept. 15 to purchase this license. To avoid license purchase delays and pos­ sible sell-out of licenses, hunters are encour­ aged to apply for the antlerless deer license of their choice. Any leftover antlerless deer licenses not issued in the drawing will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. until license quotas are met. In many DMUs, leftover licenses may be unavailable or very limited in number. In the printed 2014 Antlerless Deer Digest, DMU 115 is listed as open during the early and late antlerless firearm deer seasons. This is an error. DMU 115 is open only during the Liberty, Independence, archery, regular firearm and muzzleloader seasons. Hunters also are reminded to apply for the Pure Michigan Hunt for $5 as many times as they would like. Three winners each will receive a prize package valued at over $4,000, including a rifle and crossbow plus licenses for elk, bear and antlerless deer hunt­ ing. Visit www.michigan.gov/puremichiganhunt for more information. To purchase Pure Michigan Hunt applications, visit E-License. For more information, see the 2014 Antlerless Deer Hunting Digest, which can be found at local license agents or online at www. michigan. gov/dnrdigests. The view from the top of the super slide, which will once again open the action at the 2014 Dirty Dozen Mud Run, which is tak­ ing place Saturday on the site of the future Pennock Hospital at the corner of M-43 and M-37 west of Hastings. (File photo) Barn wood becomes awards for Mud Run by Brett Bremer Sports Editor More than 200 participants are already reg- Lions help summer team win title Recent Maple Valley graduate Austin Gonser and Maple Valley High School senior Beau Johnson are among the members of the U18 Clare Burt Post 248 out of Laingsburg team celebrating its victory in the championship game of the 37th Annual Spartan Classic at DeWitt High School July 13. Post 248 team member Cole Hartsaw from Williamston was named the tournament MVP, going.10-f-15 with 12 RBI and two home runs. Gonser had a three-run home run and a pair of doubles during the competition. Gonser pitches and plays center field for the team. Johnson, the team’s catcher, also had a double during the tournament run. The team was 6-0 at the tournament, topping Lansing Post 205 7-3 in the championship game after a 12-3 win over Hudson in the semifinals. Continued commitment to the Delton Community, as we have been for over 30 years. istered, and there will be some time for day of race registration Saturday morning at the 3rd Annual Pennock Health Dirty Dozen Mud Run. The event will once again be held at the comer of M-37 and M-43 in Hastings. Things are a bit different this year. Due to the con­ struction of Pennock Health’s new Hospital & Medical Arts Building, there will not be a 5K event this year just the 1-mile Dirty Dozen. The one mile race will include family fun obstacles such as the popular super slide, a large slip-and-slide down into a pool of foam, which will begin the event. The 1-mile run will also have some of the larger obstacles that were on the former 5K route, including the zip line. There will be height requirements for the zip line and possibly some other obsta­ cles. Awards will be different as well, and that’s one of the things that event organizer Jon Anderson is excited about. “The awards that we are giving out are made from bam wood. Since that (Ferris farm) bam is going to be tom down this fall it’s kind of a little bit of a piece of nostalgia or an heirloom to be able to take a piece of the bam with you.” Day of race registration will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, however T-shirts are not guaranteed to day of race registrants and official timing may not be offered. For those who have pre­ registered, packet pick-up beings at 7 a m. as well. Parking opens at 6:30 a.m. Another change this year will be the size of the waves leaving the start, down to about 12 to 15 participants per wave. Friends and family of participants are wel­ come to hang out at the spectator’s corral area and other designated areas along the course. “We’re feverishly finishing up the course right now,” Anderson said Wednesday after­ noon. “Most of the obstacles are in place right now. We just have to go mark the course and prepare the registration area.” A local fire department will bring in about Dr. Joseph Roth, DO, Board Certified; Boe Bissett, PA-C; John Kehl, PA-C The barn on the old Ferris farm on the corner of M-37 and M-43 in Hastings will be taken down this fall, inspiring the use of barn wood in the awards for the 2014 Dirty Dozen Mud Run. (File photo) 60,000 gallons of water to help make the mud Friday evening and keep things moist throughout the morning Saturday. The event is a fund raiser for the Barry County United Way’s annual Live United fund drive. Legends Golf Classic returns this Saturday The Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic will be held Saturday at Hastings Country Club. The event, which is one of the largest annual fundraisers for the Hastings Athletic Boosters, will be honoring 2014 Legend Doug Mepham. The 4-person scramble will begin with a shot gun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost to participate is $75 per person, which includes greens fees for 18 holes of golf, a shared power cart and dinner. The first place team will receive $400. The top Legends Division team will take in $300. There will also be three blind draws for $100 each. The classic will also include closest to the pin, long drives for maless and females, a 50/50 closest to the pin competitions, an optional skins game and a raffle table. Those that would like to sign-up should contact Bob Flikkema at 616-717-1725 or email hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com. ~ Diagnostic Services ~ on site including: • Lab Services • Cardiac/Diagnostics • X-Ray • Vascular Studies • Orthopedic Clinic • Ultrasound Natural products and nutritional supplements to augment traditional care ~ Skin Care ~ • Laser • Chemical Peel • Skin Care Products - Early Appointments Available ~ 11320 S. M-43 Hwy., Delton, MI 49046 • (269) 623-5521 • www.DeltonMedicalCenter.com Hastings High School athletic director Mike Goggins takes a swing at the Big Hole-in-One contest during the 2013 Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-08-07.pdf fd4a7ac625e5c19feabe193563e28ece PDF Text Text Man rescues woman from sinking car It’s the 'extras’ that give students life skills Buzz Youngs Classic honors soccer pioneer See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 13 ■ ■ 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 2.7E?t ^bl'C Lib^ t State st Stings Ml 49058 '-1954 VOLUME 161, No. 30 T**C 003 B ANNER Thursday, August 7, 2014 PRICE 750 Shallow voting pool shapes key election decisions Playing at the Plaza continues today with music and more Musical entertainment for all ages is on tap at the llastings Spray Plaza today, Thursday, Aug. 7, as the Playing at the Plaza series continues with entertainment for youngsters and the young at heart at noon and the whole family at 6:30 p.m. Genot “Winter Elk” Picor will take the stage at noon. He has performed at festi­ vals, schools, libraries and museums throughout Michigan and beyond. He treats his audience to a sampling of inter­ active stories, songs and dances from native Michigan, early French fur trading, lumbering and mining traditions. Everybody is invited to come down to the band shell, clap their hands to the i hythm of a folk song, hoot and holler to an inter­ active story, tap their feet or just bring a smile. Funky Marbles follows at 6:30 p.m. A Southwest Michigan jam band with an eclectic mix of musicians accustomed to different genres of music. From rock to country to hip-hop to funk to the back­ bone of James Jamerson’s pointer finger. Third Coast Steel delivers at next Fridays at the Fountain The Fridays at the Fountain concert series continues with its second-to-last performance Friday, Aug. 8, with Third Coast Steel as the headliner. Formed in the fall of 1996, Third Coast Steel has performed throughout Michigan, providing an eclectic mix of Soca, reggae, Latin, jazz and pop music. The group includes Stephen Lawhorner (steel drums), Jason Sergio Patterson (saxophone), Tim Johnson (guitar) and Jake Finkbeiner (drums). All Fridays at the Fountain concerts are free and will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the Barry County Courthouse lawn, with a rain location at the Hastings City Bank Community Room, 150 W. Court St. Attendees should bring their own chairs or blankets. In addition to enjoying music, visitors also will have the oppor­ tunity to order lunch from Seasonal Grille and have it delivered right to their seats. Fridays at the Fountain is a program of the Thomapple Arts Council with support from the Hastings Downtown Development Authority and sponsorship of several Hastings business partners. Bernard Historical Society to meet I The Bernard Historical Society will meet at Delton Library, Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 pm. The organization is always looking for volunteers interested in local history. The Bernard Museum is located at 7135 W. •'Delton Road. • ' Barry County backpack program returns ■ . ■ .. I Hastings City Bank is partnering with the Barry County United Way to provide backpacks and school supplies to Barry County children in kindergarten through 12th grade that need that additional sup- I ' See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 by Doug VanderLaan Editor Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The turnout may have been the lowest in recent history, but Barry County voters in Tuesday’s primary election got the job done - with great odds of success for the issues they cared about given that more than 80% of reg­ istered voters sat out the chance to have their say. Three tax renewal proposals passed by big margins and candidates for seats on the coun­ ty commission and at the township and vil­ lage level all won by comfortable margins thanks, in large part, to the paltry 19.33% voter turnout in Barry County. Vivian Conner, the Republican winner in a three-candidate race to face Democrat Michael Barney in the Nov. 4 general election for the county commission’s District 6 seat, campaigned on a slogan of “Your Voice, Your Government.” Like other winning candidates on Tuesday, Conner may have benefited from a low voter turnout that was dominated by the “voices” of her supporters. “Yeah it concerns me,” said Conner of the low turnout. “I tried to tell everybody whose door I knocked on to get out arid vote. What you want is never going to be known unless your voice is heard.” Conner said she’ll be the listening hear and the vocal advocate for her constituents assum­ ing formal approval in the general election over Barney on Nov. 4. Conner tallied 495 votes in District 6. Challengers Mark Doster finished with 312 votes and John Rough with 187. Tuesday’s election ensured that Conner or Barney will be the sole or one of only two new faces on the commission in the upcoming year. In the only other race contested in the primary, incumbent Howard “Hoot” Gibson prevailed over former City of Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver for the District 1 seat by a 566-489 margin. “It was person-to-person contact, I knocked on a lot of doors,” is how Gibson described his victory, a win that guarantees him a sixth consecutive two-year term. “I’d like to thank everyone for their support. I just can’t wait to concentrate on my job of making Barry County the best county in the state.” Sarver, too, said he knocked on a lot of doors, but wondered what might have been had the voter turnout been higher. “We lost by 77 votes,” Sarver conceded, “but even if the turnout had been higher, you’d have to anticipate that a larger percent­ age of them would have voted for Hoot. We respect the people’s choice.” Election defeat didn’t dim Sarver’s wry sense of humor. “I made a call to Hoot last night but he was­ n’t home, he was picking up campaign signs,” related Sarver. “Good thing mine are done because he’s got a lot more to go. “I’m going to enjoy the rest of my summer. My grandkids reminded me that I haven’t been over to have lunch with them. Now I can concentrate on them.” Four current board members, Joyce Snow, Jon Smelker, Craig Stolsonburg, and Jim Dull received no Republican challenge to their seats on Tuesday and have no Democratic opposition in the Nov. 4 general elections. Sitting Commissioner Ben Geiger will face Democrat Damon Ross in November for the District 5 seat. On the tax renewal proposal front, all three directors of agencies requesting ballot approval on Tuesday had acknowledged that appearing together on the primary ballot may have appeared to be too much of a burden for weary taxpayers. However, Barry County Transit’s renewal request for a 10-year .2481-mil issue was approved by a 4,981-2,938 margin. The Commission on Aging’s bid for a 10-year .4907-mil renewal got a 5,743-2,210 nod. In what appeared to be the most vulnerable of the three renewal requests, the Barry County E-911 Emergency Telephone and Central Dispatch System request for a fiveyear .9816-mil renewal was approved by a 5,476-2,477 margin. “I’m plenty pleased, said Transit Transportation Manager/Urban Transportation Coordinator Bill Voigt, who recently assumed the organization’s lead posi­ tion following the retirement of Joe Bleahm. “This was really more a reflection of what was in place but this will allow us to continue to expand into some of the areas that are becoming more aware of our services. “We want to be creative with way we approach our mission and continue to be a reflection of the community’s needs. We appreciate the fact that the community under­ stands what our role is and finds it valuable.” See RESULTS, page 5 Barry Township to review police chief’s contract by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The Barry Township Board emerged from its regular board meeting Monday Aug. 4, ruf­ fled but firm in its resolve, having just voted to evaluate Police Chief Victor Pierce’s job performance after a nearly one-hour closeddoor session. Firmly requesting Pierce to face the board at a special meeting called for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at the high school auditori­ um, in response to continuing calls from some residents for his termination, the board also announced the findings of the township’s request of the Michigan State Police to inves­ tigate criminal actions of members of the police department and its reserve force. Debra Knight, township clerk and liaison between the two entities, stated that MSP had reviewed the filed complaints about the department and found no evidence of criminal activity which would warrant an investiga­ tion. Though listed as an item for discussion, the possible re-appointment of compliant reserve officers never materialized at Monday’s meet­ ing. This agenda item, as well as the expected results of the MSP investigation, had led many to attend the meeting looking for clear action by the board, action that would imply the beginnings of healing a community at rift ■. For the third time in as many months, a Barry Township Board meeting draws a large number of attendees who fill the seats of the Delton High School auditorium on Monday. Many members of the community attended the meeting in anticipation of hearing the results of a Michigan State Police investigatigation of the township’s police force. The report did not find sufficient evidence to support a criminal investi­ gation, though it did not deter the board from calling Police Chief Victor Pierce for a personnel review planned for Thursday, Aug. 7. t ■. “asLheld ia the_ Delton High’ School auditorium to accommo­ date expected attendance. Knight had stated at a July 18 special meet­ ing of the township board when the reserve program was suspended, that the intent of the board was to start fresh and with a clean slate. This required that ‘reserve’ applicants must come before the board, individually, to submit to a background check and to be reviewed for compliance with the township’s insurance carrier recommendations on training. Knight and the rest of the board’s members stood by their decision, and gave themselves more time to do adequate background checks on each of the former/potential reserve appli­ cants, by tabling the agenda item until the next regular board meeting in September. With public comments extending well over the first 90 minutes of Monday’s meeting, and with the submission of a petition by Tony Crosariol demanding the township’s contract with Victor Pierce be terminated, energetic conversations and the anticipated response from the board regarding the MSP investiga­ tion, extended the night into a long disserta­ tion of the pros and cons of the township’s current conundrum. Proponents to the reserve program and sup­ porters of the police chief made statements See BARRY TOWNSHIP, page 7 Former Barry County jail officer faces felony charges by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A former Barry County Jail corrections officer faces felony charges of gross indecen­ cy with inmates, prostitution solicitation, and obscenity. A preliminary examination was originally scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8 in Barry County District Court, but has been rescheduled to 1 p.m. Aug. 20. At that time, the court will determine if there is enough evidence to move the case forward for prosecution. Sheriff Dar Leaf said Wednesday that the incident happened more than a year ago and*7 the former jail employee, Wayne Hoffman, 44, was arrested in May 2014. He said the media was not alerted to the arrest at the time. Leaf said as soon as the allegations of inappropriate actions by the officer were made, his officers began a lengthy and thor­ ough investigation that ended with Hoffman’s resignation. “We had a complaint from a female inmate and we immediately followed up on that com­ plaint,” said Leaf. “It was a lengthy investi­ gation that led to felony charges against the guard.” Hoffman has already been arraigned. Charges include two counts of felony gross indecency, one count of misdemeanor prosti­ tution solicitation, and one count of misde­ meanor obscenity. The incidents reportedly started about a year ago in August 2013 and two inmates were reportedly involved. Leaf said Hoffman, a jail employee since 2008, had no prior criminal history. “When I first heard of the allegations, I was pretty surprised. But we started an investiga­ tion right away. It was handled correctly,” said Leaf of the internal investigation into the complaint rather than calling in an outside agency to investigate.' Hoffman reportedly made an agreement with the prosecuting attorney’s office to turn himself in and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Leaf said he was disappointed by the actions of the corrections employee. Leaf said he believed his department took immediate steps to investigate the accusations and take appropriate steps after the investigation. Third time’s a charm for mudden From left, Brenda Jackson, Maddie Krueger, Karri Krueger, and Andrea Ja' pause to relax after emerging from the final mud hole of the third annual Unite' Mud Run, held Saturday, Aug. 2. For more pictures of the event, turn to the bad �Page 2 — Thursday, August 7, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Saxon Marching Band prepares for ‘Uplifting season Freshman Joel Shinavier (left) and sophomore Reese VanHouten play new marim­ bas the boosters purchased earlier this year with money from the annual Bowling for Bands Patron Drive which raised over $8,000. Senior Naomi VanDien (right) is the pit section leader. After performing part of their show Thursday evening for their families, alumni and other guests, students compete in a final game of Concentration. Here, the final three, sophomore Kayleigh Collins, senior Abby Laubaugh and senior Drum Major Marshall Cherry march under the scrutiny of band camp staff members, CJ Brooks and Timothy Bond, and the rest of the band (background). NEWS BRIEFS The band stirs up a little dust as it marches from the practice field to the dining hall Thursday. Members off the Hastings High School Saxon Marching Band, both old and hew, spent the week of July 28 at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center learning their new program “Adventure is Out There,” based on the story and music from Disney’s animated motion picture “Up.” The program, designed for a performance at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Easter weekend 2015, features bal­ loons, a floating house and other props. “We spend five days and four nights there and rehearse from 7:45 a.m. until 9:15 p.m. every day,” said Hastings Area Schools Band Director Spencer White. “It is an exhausting but incredible week. I am always amazed at what the students accomplish with their moti­ vation.” White said that while the freshman may have seemed unsure during the first few hours of camp, it wasn’t long before strong leader­ ship from the upperclassmen had all 95 mem­ bers ready to work together and start a great new season. “Beyond the hard work, the students have a real and palpable unity,” he said. “It sounds cheesy, but we really are a big family.” While band camp traditionally marks the beginning of the new season, the ground work actually begins almost as soon as the previous marching season ends. White said he meets with drill designer Juno Orefice, color guard designer Marci Carlberg and music arranger Justin Rito in November. After a few meetings and emails the mapping of the show is complete and Rito begins writing the music; once everyone is happy with the. muqe^jprefice.writes the drill formations and band marches. “We pay to have our drill and music designed custom for our band so that we are the only band in the entire world performing our show and it is designed to fit the strengths that our band possesses,” said White. “After the drill is complete, Marci Carlberg writes the flag routines that our award-winning color guard performs — this process takes from November all the way until May.” In June, the band begins to rehearsals for Continued next page Playing while color guard flags are maneuvered behind them are clarinet section members (from left) Emalee Metzner, Arika Holloway, Makenna Kane, Emily Pattok, Claire Harris, Avery Lomas and Hie Bivens. < continued from front page port for the coming school year. Last year 360 children received school supplies and a backpack. Distribution will take place the week of Aug. 25 for families referred by local agencies such as Department of Human Services , Kinship Care, CASA for Kids and Barry County Cares. Families interested in receiving a back­ pack may sign-up beginning at the Barry Community Resource Connection Fair. The fair is being held at Hastings First United Methodist Church 209 W. Green St. Hastings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Wednesday, Aug. 13. After this event families can contact the Barry County United Way, 269-945-4010 to sign up for the program. In addition to new backpacks, items needed for each backpack include: Middle/high school level — five books, five folders, calculators, pencils, colored pencils, colored markers, highlighters; elementary school level — scissors, pen­ cils, pencil box, colored pencils, colored markers, glue sticks, and construction paper. Local businesses or individual commu­ nity members are invited to donate any of these items. The supplies will be organ­ ized and distributed by Hastings City Bank employees and members of the Coleman Insurance Agency. Donations may be made until Monday, Aug. 25, at any Hastings City Bank Branch. Branches are located in Bellevue, Caledonia, Hastings, Marshall, Middleville, Nashville and Wayland. Donations are also accepted at the Coleman Insurance Agency in Hastings, Middleville Village Hall, Southside Pediatrics, Bradford White in Middleville and the Barry County United Way office in Hastings. For more information about the pro­ gram, call Barry County United Way, 269­ 945-4010. Ladies Day in Delton Aug. 16 The Women of Faith group at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton is sponsoring a Ladies Day on Saturday, Aug. 16 beginning with a 9 a.m. coffee fellowship. Guest speakers Sarah DeVries Allen and Kendra Bunch will begin the program, which carries the them “Loving God’s Abundant Life” at 10 a.m. with a break provided for lunch before adjourn­ ment at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 plus a canned food donation for the church food pantry. Tickets are available in advance of the event and food donations may be brought in on Saturday. Call 269-623­ 5400 or 269-623-3985 for information. Parents, families, alumni and other guests watch the band perform part of its fall show featuring love songs from the movie “Up.” Auditions, Auditions, Auditions! The Thomapple Players will hold open auditions for The Mouse that Roared A comedy adapted by Christopher Sergei. Based on the book by Leonard Wibberley. Auditions: 7PM • Monday, August 11 Dennison Performing Arts Center 231 South Broadway, Hastings Michael Moray is directing There are roles for 14 males and 16 women. Anyone 18 years and older is welcome to audition. If you are unable to attend auditions call Michael at 517-449-7808 BEFORE Aug. 11 to make other arrangements. * Show dates are: Oct. 2, 3, 4 and 5 Rehearsals are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-10PM. ':THORnfiPPLE; I : P L R Y [ R S ‘ 269-945-2332 or 269-945-9249 Thomapple Arts Council Trombones and tubas standing at attention include (from left) Alan Rivera, Mitchell Morris, Karan Bhakta, Jessica Satterfield, Clare Green, Jay Molette, Braendon Hook, Matt Banister, Tony Rivera, Chris Woloszyk and Nathan Meyers. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 7, 2014 — Page 3 Continued from previous page Junior Maggie Marsh, alto saxophone section leader, guides her line. A dozen students make up the drumline. Pictured are senior Mike Smith, sopho­ more Katie Pohl, sophomore Katie Kuzava, freshman Nash Martin, freshman Mason Steward, senior Caleb Sherwood, James Wezell, senior Ronnie Collins, sophomore Mary Green, junior Stephanie Wezell, senior Sarah DeBolt and junior Ben Anderson. the show and all members of the color guard attend a clinic to work on fundamentals and performance basics. Percussionists begin sec­ tionals, drum majors go to leadership training and the Band Booster board and White spend countless hours organizing and preparing for camp. In July the full band begins to rehearse together to learn the basics and fundamentals. “This is a full week of rehearsals and sets up the band for a successful time at camp,” said White. “Freshman learn how to read their drill books, mark their music with the moves, and how to march. Upperclassmen develop their leadership skills at my leader­ ship workshop and the guard works on its routines with instructor Lynne Frank.” The money raised by the band Boosters throughout the year allows the Hastings Area Schools System to hire the staff to create the programs and to teach the students. This year’s camp staff included: Christina Roback, New Buffalo, flutes; Deanna Philips, River Valley, clarinets; Matt Matuzek, Grand Rapids, saxophones; Andrew Moore, Hastings, trumpets; Alex Armstrong, Dearborn, mellophones; CJ Brooks, Dowagiac, low brass; Connor McPherson, Edwardsburg, drumline; TJ Bond, Kalamazoo, sideline; Kara Cuncannon, Hastings, color guard; and Joan and Craig Schroder, Hastings, sectionals. Without the extra helpers, White said band camp would have to be at least three weeks long to get as much accomplished. According to White, the Boosters pay for about 90 percent of the cost of marching band through pay-to-play as well as funds generat­ ed through concessions, patrons, and the annual Hastings Hand Invitational, which is slated for Saturday, Oct. 4 at the high school. The district’s budget covers the band’s entry fees and transportation costs in addition to instrument and uniform maintenance. White said the Hastings band program is regaining ground in terms of enrollment. “In the fall of 2012 there were 220 stu­ dents, in grades six through 12, enrolled in band,” he said. “For fall 2014, there are over 350 students, in grades six through 12, enrolled.” New Hastings High School Principal Chris Macklin visited the. camp Thursday during the day to meet with the students. That night, during the performance for par­ ents, new Hastings Area School System Superintendent Carrie Duits was among the crowd and offered some encouraging words to the students and promoting band. After a one-week break, the week of Aug. 4, the band will resume rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday the following week. “We have three performances before the first day of school,” said White. “We also rehearse every day during first hour of school as well as Monday nights from 6 to 9 p.m.” White said ever7 - ivited to attend the Hastings Band Invitational as well as the fes* tivals and competitions in Which the band will participate throughout the year. For more information about current and upcoming band events log on to www.saxonbands.org. Story by Sandra Ponsetto, staff writer. Photos by Kathy Maurer, copy editor. Cloth covers protect new drums that were purchased with money raised by the band and boosters in 2013. Drumline members include (from left) Caleb Sherwood, James Wezell, Ronnie Collins, Mary Green and Stephanie Wezell. At right: Senior trumpeter Maxx Troutman (right):counts while Stephanie Wezell, assistant drum major, awaits her cue. Kara Cuncannan (left), a 2012 Hastings graduate and former color guard member, is one of the many assis­ tants who work with the band throughout the week. Vermontville man rescues woman from sinking car by Julie Makarewicz ‘ Staff Writer Dale Berry kind of laughs when the word “hero” is used to describe him -- but that’s exactly what he is after saving an elderly woman from her car that crashed into Mud Creek Monday and quickly began filling with water. “I didn’t really want it to get out or any­ thing, I just did what I had to do,” said Berry, a 65-year-old Vermontville man. “The only thing I can say is something put me at the right place at the exact right time. If I hadn’t come along at that exact moment... well it might have been a whole lot different. There were a number of things that put me at that; exact spot at the right time.” Berry said he was on his way home from Hastings about 11:30 a.m. Monday and was driving southeast on State Road when he noticed a car traveling from the east. Knowing the route well enough and the short road off the curve that precedes a bridge crossing Mud Creek, Berry said he saw a puff of dust and thought the car had been traveling way too fast to make the turn onto what’s known as Coville Road. He decided to pull over and check it out. Lucky for an 84-year-old Hastings woman that he did. Her car had crashed through the guard rail, down the embankment and into the creek. “I got out and went down to the creek and the car,” recounted Berry. “I was able to talk to her and she said right away that she could­ n’t swim.” Berry immediately called 911 to get emergency crews headed to the site. “I was on the phone when I saw water start coming in the windows of the car,” said Berry. “I just told them on the phone, T gotta get this lady out.’” , Berry put the phone down, took out his wallet and laid it on the ground so police and fire officials could find them, and waded into the creek. “That car didn’t take long to go under,” said Berry. “I didn’t think about it all. I just knew I had to get her out so I just waded out to the car.” By the time he reached her, the car was nearly submerged and the water, he said, was over his head. Berry is about 5-feet-9-inches tall. By standing on the floorboard of the car, Berry was able to. help the woman to his knee, keeping her head above water. Berry said he couldn’t get her to shore alone, but knew his initial call to 911 alerted police and fire and it would only be a matter of time before they got there to help. “The police car came by the first time and missed us,” related Berry. “I wasn’t able to give real good directions because I just did­ n’t have time.” Not long after, though, Nashville firefight­ ers and officers, arrived and were able to get theevoman < i ; : : — “She was pretty calm the whole time,” said Berry. “The airbags went off and every­ thing, but she wasn’t hurt. She didn’t even have to go to the hospital.” Even though he doesn’t like all the atten­ tion, Berry admits that if he hadn’t been there, the outcome could have been a much different story. “I’m just glad I was there and able to help. There really weren’t any deci­ sions to be made. I didn’t have much choice in the matter. I knew I had to get her out,” said Berry. Berry said he met with the woman after the accident and she told him she thought a tire might have blown just as she came around the curve. Berry is a retired microbiologist who worked for the Michigan Department of Health for more than 30 years; he oversaw a tuberculosis lab in Lansing. He and his wife, Denise, have lived in Vermontville since 1974. She is a retired Maple Valley High School teacher. They have two children and one grandchild. After the incident, Berry said he got in his car and drove home to do his work. “I didn’t really want it to get out too much,” he said. “It’s not a big deal. I got a little wet. My work shoes are still drying, but it really wasn’t that big a deal. I guess some­ body just put the right person in the right place at the right time. I’m just glad I could help.” T. hornapple M A nor _ »ry Other Friday farmer’s Market Public invited—booths will be located on the campus access lane between the Cottages and our Main Building August 8 ~ August 22 September 5 ~ September 19 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. The band marches from the practice field to the main part of camp at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center on Clear Lake. 2700 Nashville Road ~ Hastings, MI 49058 ~ 269-945'1318 i �Page 4 — Thursday, August 7, 2014 — The Hastings Banner It’s the ‘extras’ that give students life skills Where’s Mom? Apparently grounded for bad behavior, three squirrels are making their plans to run from the hollowed-out knothole in their tree top home. Photographer Laura Christensen caught the mischevious trio recently during a walk in Yankee Springs Township. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? ‘Let’s sing it, boys’ Hastings and Barry County has a rich musical heritage with several groups in the past achieving regional distinction. Fronting for this group was a singer we believe to bo Judy Thomas, of Hastings. But who are the fellas who* made up her band? If yowVe^got an'• idea or an old saw’dust-on-the-dance-floor program, let us know. The Banner archives have numerous photographs from the middle of the past century that have no date, names or other information. We’re hoping readers can help us identify the people in the photos and provide a little more information about the event to reunite the photos with their original clippings or identify photos that may never have been used. If you’re able to help tell this photograph’s story, we want to hear from you. Mail information to Attn: Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email news@j-adgraphics.com; or call 269-945-9554. Have you met? When her grandfather dug his hands into the soil and showed a young Sharon Russell the richness of the earth, a life’s passion was bom. “He was old school,” relates Russell. “I remember asking him’ what was real and that’s how he responded. He showed me that soil and said, ‘This is what’s real,’ He was right because, to think of something actually growing from that soil, that’s a miracle, that is real.” Russell’s love for nature has continued to grow from that day as a youngster. She became a master gardener through the Michigan State University Extension Service’s program and continues to add to her 2,076 hours of volunteer service in the Barry County community.1 She is a charter member of that program which began in 1998 and served as president from 2006 through 2008. She’s designed landscapes for local businesses, designed flower beds for community service organizations, and perennial gardens for local seniors. The love for nature has transferred to a love for community sendee. Russell joined the GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club in 2006 shortly after she and her husband, Gary, retired in 2002. Russell is now that organization’s past president. She contin­ ues to hold a variety of positions connected to numerous volunteer commitments throughout the community some in collab­ oration with Gary including Habitat for Humanity, the American Legion, Thornapple Manor, Green Gables, the Hastings Library, the YMCA, and Charlton Park where she served two terms on its board of directors. That’s all in addition to family activities truly a Barry County Bright Light. Sharon Russell with the three children she and Gary raised and the seven grandchildren which are now also part of the family. “We feel blessed in so many ways,” is how Russell looks at he life of service. “We both feel like we want to give back as a way to show our appreciation for all the wonderful things we’ve been given.” For her generous perspective, for the many ways in which she and Gary continue to return their thanks, Sharon Russell is Favorite Flower: The rose. I guess that’s why we call our £lace Wildrose Farm. Favorite Author: Don’t really have one, but I love historical fiction. My motto: It is what it is, to keep a daily perspective on events and of what I can control. Worst mistake: We learn something from every mistake we make. My idea of perfect happiness: To achieve grace. Quality I admire in others: Faith. Life is a big picture. Greatest advice I ever received: Know yourself. Favorite musician: Allison Krauss, Ralph Stanley, Alabama. I love gospel blues. My hero: My Grandpa Bever. The talent I’d like to have: To play the fiddle. Most treasured possession: My hus­ band. Last time I was nervous: Speaking at the Women’s Club state convention. I did­ n’t have expectations, but I guess I was apprehensive. How other people describe me: Organized, professional. Trait I despise in others: Fault finding. Trait I value most: Always looking for something special in a person. Greatest thing about Barry County: It’s awesomeness. We lived in Washington, D.C. from September to January on two occasions. In two months, we lost the sense of community that Barry County has; that closeness, that working together. For some students, the lazy days of summer are coming to an end as prepara­ tions for extracurricular activities high­ light the beginning of the new school year. It seems that every year about this time band student’s head to camp for a chance to build relationships and to work on musical and marching programs for the upcoming school year. For all those adults who’ve been to band camp it brings back memories of a special time which they’d probably wish to live all over again. This point in the summer also marks the beginning of the training season for all of our high school fall sports. For the stu­ dents going out for football, Monday will be the first day of training while those who’ll compete in boys and girls cross country, girls golf, swimming and volley­ ball, boys soccer and girls tennis will get their pre-seasons underway on or after Wednesday. The start dates are set by the Michigan High School Athletic Association which also sets the rules for public schools to follow in keeping stu­ dents safe while playing their sport. For students thinking about taking part in sports and other extracurricular activi­ ties during the school year, there’s evi­ dence that these activities impact learn­ ing. They help build character and they present an opportunity for students to practice socials skills while experimenting in activities that might indicate future career interests. For the student that may not be gifted in academics, extracurricular activities like sports and music become a great opportu­ nity to excel at something, which can make a big difference in a student’s self­ esteem. A survey of more than 50,000 high school students published in the Journal of School Health found that students who participated in extracurricular activities have higher levels of social, emotional, and healthy behavior than students who . ^didn’t The report classified students into groups based on their participation in sports, clubs, volunteer work, band, choir and those students that only took part in sports. Students involved in sports or in a com­ bination with other activities had signifi­ cantly higher odds of success for exercise, healthy self-image and lower odds of emotional distress, suicidal behavior, fam­ ily substance and physical abuse. The involved students had higher odds of doing homework and lower odds of drug abuse and vandalism. The study indicated that students who participate in one or more after-school activities are less prone to negative peer pressure, have higher levels of self-esteem and academic performance because stu­ dents feel proud of themselves and their capabilities. It also gives them an opportu­ nity to release some pent-up frustration and energy, to develop social skills, and to discover their talents, abilities and inter­ ests. The report indicated that children who refuse to join any extracurricular activities often appear unhappy, have trouble mak­ ing friends and could be suffering from emotional problems such as depression and low self-esteem. Carrie Duits, our new Hastings school superintendent who’s a Hastings graduate and who recently took the top job at Hastings, says there are presently 240 stu­ dents involved in fall athletics and 90 band students. When she had a chance to talk to band students recently, Duits con­ gratulated them for their success and told them that it sounded like they had a great show for us to enjoy this fall. Duits, a for­ mer band student herself, said it was won­ derful to know that the deep-rooted music program at Hastings is still going strong. It’s activities like these that help keep stu­ dents motivated and engaged in programs that can make a difference in their educa­ tion. According to Thornapple Kellogg’s superintendent, Tom Enslen, his district has over 50 percent of its student popula­ tion involved in extracurricular activities. “We work hard to educate parents of the importance these programs are for our stu­ dents and the community,” Enslen tells me. “As educators we can’t ignore the fact, and we don’t, to be competitive with other districts we need to offer these pro­ grams for our student population. “As a product of these extracurricular programs, I know first hand the value they’ve made on my children and me. At TK, we’re going to do everything in our power to provide as many opportunities for all of our students. Plus, sports pro­ grams offer students an opportunity where they can learn the life lessons of winning and losing. The student may not value Algebra II but, by taking part in extracur­ ricular activities, it gives them a chance to excel at something important to them.” At Lakewood Schools, Superintendent Michael O’Mara says, “Students who take part in extracurricular activities maintain better grade point averages than those that don’t participate. At Lakewood, we have around 177 kids involved in fall sports and approximately 80 kids in the high school band.” O’Mara goes on to say that, “Extracurricular programs are what make public schools unique. We hear it from exchange students who say they aren’t offered these extra opportunities in their i schools. Foreign schools focus on aca­ demics, so sporting activities are held after school. The community spirit and bonding that takes place in communities all over the nation is something special to our way of life. “Last year, we started a robotics pro­ gram, which involved a different group of kids that might not have been in sports or music. It’s these programs that build a sense of community and give the kids not just coming to school from bell to bell something to look forward to.” Maple Valley Schools, Superintendent Michele Falcon is on the same bandwag­ on. “We’re always looking for more oppor­ tunities for out kids,” says Falcon. “We just started a club day schedule where kids can take part in a book or drama club or other specialty that gives kids an incentive to do well in school. It also gives teachers an opportunity to work with kids in way not offered in a traditional classroom. “The extra programs are offered during the school day because so many of our students have transportation issues. We’ve also partnered with Charlotte Performing Arts Center and the Charlotte Public Schools swimming facility to give our stu­ dents an opportunity to get programs -not available here. “Even though we’ve been in a budget crisis for the last 10 years, we’re looking to add even more programs when we can. We just brought back the middle school track program because we know kids don’t get enough exercise. We know it’s these extra activities that excite kids to go to school, to participate and to get the most out of their education. At Delton Kellogg Schools, interim superintendent Carl Schoessel agrees with much of what his fellow superintendents are saying. Schoessel, a former coach who still heads up the joint Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings high school swim team, says that, over all of the years that he’s coached, he’s noticed very few problems with students understanding their respon­ sibility to maintain their grades. As a swimming coach his teams have averaged between 30 to 40 girls every year. “I can say from my experiences that I can count on one hand the number of kids that have had serious academic problem, . says Schoessel, “they seem to be more concerned about academics.” He says that he frequently has kids come to him to say that they will be late for practice so they can see one of their teachers, which is fine with him because they are students first and athletes second. Schoessel mentions that the girls on the ■ swim team take part in voluntarily sum­ mer practice since they got out of school “ in June. Schoessel says that Delton currently has..'s nearly 70 percent of students enrolled in ' extracurricular activities. So, as you can see in the Barry County ' area, local school districts are unanimous in their support for extracurricular activi­ ties that promote responsibility and help build character. Getting students involved early gives them vital tools with which to succeed and that effort can begin in the home. It’s stories like these that warm my heart, especially when I recall the words of Jack London, the author and journalist. “Don’t go through life - but grow . through life,” London advised in words that could have been addressed to the young people we’re talking about here. “Realize that life is a journey, don’t get stuck in a rut, make life an adventure by taking the opportunity to take part in extra activities. Make a commitment to learning and growing as an individual. “Make sure you follow your dreams.” Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 7, 2014 — Page 5 County voters join state's landslide Prop 1 approval by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Voters in each of Michigan’s 83 counties overwhelmingly ratified Proposal One in Tuesday's primary election. The total, accord­ ing to unofficial results posted by the Secretary of State, are 858,134 in favor and 381,091 opposed, a margin of victory close to 64 percent. Barry County voters endorsed the propos­ al 5,786 to 2,113, a number in line with partic­ ipation statewide. As is dismayingly typical in primary elections, voters stayed away from the polls in droves. What do you At the most statewide, fewer than 25 per­ cent of the registered voters showed up. Barry County recorded an historically low turnout for a non-Presidential candidate primary of 19,33%. With the approval of Proposal One, Michigan is poised to embark on an experi­ ment, that of redefining a statewide fund as a local tax in which the local jurisdiction is the entire state. A council appointed by the gover­ nor will administer the fund, the state treasur­ er will determine the amount to be returned to communities after those who are guaranteed full reimbursement, and the legislature has think? 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Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. insisted the Local Community Stabilization Fund is not a state agency. The purpose of the fund is to replace the revenues lost by local governments through the repeal of the person­ al property tax on businesses. "I'm glad it passed. The first thing we had to do was get rid of the personal property tax," commented Jim Brown, Hastings Township supervisor. "I don't have a clue what will hap­ pen next but I hope it doesn't take them as long to figure out like it is taking them [the legisla­ ture] on fixing our roads," he concluded. Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Carr was equally forthright. "The voters approved it by something like 64 percent," he said, "and I have to live with it. I don't know what is going to happen." Referring to the exemptions granted to small businesses with taxable values up to $40,000, he observed, "Those over it will be paying something; it will be interesting to see where the state finds the money if there is a shortfall. I have noticed townships in West Michigan tend to get shorthanded.” "We are happy for our businesses which have expressed their frustration to us about paying personal property taxes," said Rebecca Fleury, manager of the Village of Middleville, RESULTS, continued from page 1-------Unable to return calls made to their offices were COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington who was out of the office on Wednesday and Central Dispatch Director Phyllis Fuller who is on vacation until Aug. 18. Voters also spoke through their votes in many township elections where partial term openings were filled. A recap, based on unof­ ficial results from the Barry County Clerks office: Baltimore Township Cheri Baker, Republican, ran unopposed for the partial term treasurer position, secur­ ing 98.65% of the republican votes. Gerard R. Ypma, Democrat, ran unopposed for the partial term trustee position, securing 100% of the democratic votes. Rutland Township Sandra L. James, Republican, ran unop­ posed for a partial term trustee position, securing 98.98% of the republican votes. Thornapple Township Ross DeMaagd, Republican, ran for the partial term trustee position, securing 71.43% of votes cast, while opponent Austin Tumes, Republican, received 28.01% of the Republican votes Yankee Springs Township Roger Rottschafer, Republican, ran for official voter approval for a partial term for the trustee position he was appointed to fill upon the recent departure of Mary Cook. Rottschafer secured 58.90% of the Republican votes, while his opponent, Shanon Vanden Berg, Republican, received 40.97% of Republican votes. Castleton Township Marcia Scramlin, Republican, ran unop­ posed for the partial term clerk position, securing 99.50% of the vote. Prairieville Township Scott Kuebler, Republican, ran opposed for the partial term Recreation Board position, securing 51% of the votes, while his oppo­ nent, James Steven Adams, Republican, secured 48.78%. Robert Egelkraut, Democrat, ran unop­ posed for the Recreation Board position and received 99.06% of Democratic votes. Prairieville Township will see a contest between Republican and Democratic candi­ dates in the November election with Kuebler facing off against Egelkraut. Tuesday’s countywide 19.33% participa­ tion figure was the lowest in more than a decade. In the past three non-Presidential year primary elections, 22.7% of Barry County voters cast ballots in 2002. In 2006, 23% of voters participated and, in 2010, the county recorded a 27.6% participation rate. "and we are looking forward to working with the state and the authority so that we don't experience any disruption in the flow of rev­ enue." Historically, the personal property tax, as Fleury noted in an earlier interview, has amounted to about 12 percent of the village budget and funds police services. Reflecting both optimism and approval in his observation on the day, Thornapple Township Supervisor Mike Bremer summed up the result, observing, "As long as the state follows through with a plan for municipalities to recover their lost revenue, it is a win-win for us." SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Someday is closer than you think by Vonda VanTil For many people, “Someday” is an elu­ sive day far-off, on the horizon and always close enough to see, but too distant to touch. Perhaps “Someday” you plan to go sky­ diving or enter a hot dog-eating contest. Maybe “Someday” you plan to ride a mechanical bull or travel around the world or visit all of America's national parks. “Someday,” you may want to retire. If you are mid-career, “Someday,” you may need to start planning for retirement. Even if you are just now starting your career, “Someday,” you're going to want to see what your future benefits will be and check your earnings for accuracy. Well; get ready, because “Someday” has arrived. Open a My Social Security account at www. socialsecurity, go v/my account, and you'll see what we mean. Millions of people have already opened an account, taking advantage of the benefits of My Social Security. Why are so many Americans opening accounts? Because My Social Security is fast, easy, and secure. It’s a convenient way to check your earnings record, get up-to-date, personalized estimates of retirement, disability, and survivors bene­ fits, and access your Social Security Statem ent. With a My Social Security account, you can plan for your retirement and get help figuring out how to save for your future. If you already receive benefits, you can manage them online by starting or stopping your direct deposit, changing your address, and getting an instant proof-of-benefits letter. Someone opens a new account just about every six seconds. Considering there is only one skydive every 16 seconds, opening a My Social Security is even more popular. That elusive “Someday” that you thought might never come is here now. You'll find it at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount . Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You can write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49525 or via email at vonda.vantil@ssa.gov BUSINESS BRIEFS The practice of Thomas M. Hoffman, M.D. has been designated by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as a patient-centered med­ ical home practice for 2014, an appointment provided to a select group of primary care physicians who are improving health care quality by adopting the PCMH model of care. Roughly 1,420 primary care practices with 4,020 primary care doctors have received the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan designa­ tion. A recent analysis of health care claims by the insurance company is said to show PCMH-designated doctots succeeding in rhore effectively managing patients’--care to keep them healthy and to prevent complica­ tions. The program is the largest of its kind in the country and it said to have the potential to affect close to two million Michigan residents. * * * Paul Barber of Freeport has been appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators. The ninemember board determines entry-level require­ ments for nursing home administrators and provides oversight of licensees. Barber is administrator of HRC Manorcare in Grand Rapids and Muskegon and previous­ ly worked as administrator at Farmington health Care Center, Tendercare of Hastings, and WIT Home Health Services, LLC. He earned his undergraduate degree from Alma College and a master’s degree from Central Michigan University. * * * Christine Sprunger at Michigan State University/Kellogg Biological Station, along with Professor G. Philip Robertson has recent­ ly been selected to receive a $6,382.00 grant from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) for the project "Biodiversity Effects on Soil carbon Gain in Annual vs. Perennial Cropping Systems". "Improving soil health is essential to increasing crop productivity. The most effec­ tive way to increase soil health is through increased soil organic matter (SOM) accumu­ lation. We will examine the role of plant diversity in SOM accrual along biodiversity gradients in both annual and perennial crop­ ping systems. We will also assess the SOM of Michigan farms, conduct farmer interviews and discuss more informative measures of soil carbon that result in more effective manage­ ment decisions. We will utilize information gained from field experimentation, farmer interviews-, and facilitativ’e^ wwkshaps to structure extension bulletins on SOM accru­ al," said Sprunger. This grant was awarded as part of NCRSARE's Graduate Student Grant Program, which is a competitive grant program to fund graduate student projects that address sustain­ able agriculture issues. NCR-SARE adminis­ ters each of its grant programs, each with spe­ cific priorities, audiences, and timelines. The focus for each of the NCR-SARE grant pro­ grams is on research and education. Funding considerations are made based on the relevance and potential of the project to increase the sustainability of agriculture in the region, as well as how well the applicant artic­ ulates the research and education components of their sustainable agriculture grant propos­ als. NCR-SARE's Administrative Council (AC) members decide which projects will receive SARE funds. A collection of farm and non­ farm citizens, the AC includes a diverse mix of agricultural stakeholders in the region. Council members hail from regional farms and ranches, the Cooperative Extension Service, universities, and nonprofit organiza­ tions. In addition, regional representatives of the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and NCR agribusiness­ es, state agencies, and foundations sit at the table to distribute grant money. 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Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 DANNER One Stop Shop (Phillips 66) • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • $45 per year elsewhere Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! The Hastings BcHUMBI* John Jacobs HT1 Phillips 66 Gas Station (M-37 West) Family Fare Gas Station ■ ■ Pine Lake Grocery Doster Country Store . • Goldsworthys Dowling General Store Freeport General Store Woodland: Woodland Express Prairieville Fast Stop Shelbyville: Weick’s Food Town �Page 6 — Thursday, August 7, 2014 The Hastings Banner 77588257 Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North- Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45, a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for .information ..on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapel umc.org for more information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwjck. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the-church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10: 30 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. “Strenghtening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pio­ neer Club, will return Sept. 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will con­ tinue throughout the summer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR,” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wed./Thurs. 9 am2:30 p.m., Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 » a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday•, August 10, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. August 10 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. August 11 - Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. August 12 Faith & Art Walk 2014 6:00 8:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945­ 2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER SCHEDULE - Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at www.firstphurchhastin.gs,org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs HmsnuGS p'roS8 MMWFW HotliMToofc&Equipment 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Rexfab. BOSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 D’PHAHMACb 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Daniel Lee Avery Mary M. Baker LIVERMORE, CA - Robert R. Harrison, age 82, passed away on July 30, 2014, at his home in Livermore, CA. Funeral services were held at the Neighborhood Church in Castro Valley, CA on August 7, 2014, with Reverend Les Neal officiating. A private burial took place at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella, CA. Bob was born on May 23, 1932, in Wayland, MI, to Walter Harrison and Virginia Mae (Hoover) Harrison. He attended high school at Middleville’s Thomapple Kellogg High School, where he graduated in 1951. After high school he worked at the Caledonia Farmers Co-op Elevator and continued to help at the Harrison family farm. He served in TX, from 1954 to 1956, achieving the rank of SP5. After the Army, he worked for the Kent County Road Commission for over 24 years - where he enjoyed working as a heavy equipment oper­ ator. Bob married Ellen Manuel in 1981 and moved to his present home in Livermore, CA. They were happily married for over 32 years before her passing last year. Both he and Ellen were active members of The Neighborhood Church in Castro Valley, CA. Bob worked 16 years as a heavy equipment operator for Alameda County before retiring in 1998. He enjoyed gardening, and he espe­ cially enjoyed baking cookies and canning fruits, jellies, and jams. Bob was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Ellen Harrison: father, Walter Hamson; mother, Virginia Root; brothers, James William, and Patrick Harrison; brothers-inlaw, Thomas Tucker, Robert Johnson, and Rex Schad; sister in-law Emily Harrison; and his wife’s son, Bill Jalanivich. Bob is survived by his son, Michael (Lori) Harrison; daughters, Susan Harrison and Mary (Robert) Portera; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren - all of Michigan; sister, Clara Jane of Alabama; sis­ ters, Irene Ward, Christine (Robert) SchadHinklin, Pauline Brower, and Josephine (Kenneth) Klumpp; sisters-in-law Enid Adkins, Judy Harrison, and Judy HarrisonLameyer - all of Michigan; his wife’s chil­ dren, son, Robert (Mona) Jalanivich of Louisiana; daughters, Charlene Folcomer and Shirley (Chuck) Petty; daughter-in-law, Deborah Jalanivich - all of California, and seven grandchildren and seven great-grand­ children. Memorial donations should be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to mrharrison@peoplepc.com. HASTINGS, MI - Daniel Lee Avery, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at his residence. Dan was bom on February 15, 1942 in Ypsilanti, the son of Noel and Dorothy May (Evans) Avery. He attended Benzonia High School, graduating in 1960. Dan honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict as a truck driver from 1960 to 1963. Dan drove truck for Allied Van Lines for 25 years and also worked for Buck Trucking Company. He enjoyed race horses, riding horses, camping, working on the farm, hunt­ ing, fishing mushroom hunting, gardening, bingo and word search books. He was a mem­ ber of Michigan Harness Horse Association and the United States Trotting Association. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Noel and Dorothy Avery; twb sisters that passed away at infancy; five brothers, Chuck Avery, Leo Avery, Noel Avery Jr., Irving Avery and William (Wink) Avery. Dan is survived by his partner of 48 years, Steve Converse; brothers, Tom Avery, Steve Avery and Don Avery; sister, Nola Avery; sis­ ter-in-law, Carol (Steve) Bolo; brother-in-law, Roger (Lawanda) Converse, Jr. and special friend, Ed (Fred) Clair. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Red Cross or Pennock Hospice. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Irving Township Cemetery. Charles Converse will officiate the service. Military honors will be provided by American, Legion Post #45- . : Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. DOWLING, MI - Mary M. Baker, age 59, of Dowling, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek after a courageous battle with cancer. She was bom on May 5, 1955 in Benton Harbor, to Harley and Helen Palmer. She graduated from Gull Lake Schools in 1973. She married the love of her life, Michael Baker on May 18, 1978 in Delton. Mary spent her days digging in the dirt and mud, quilting, weaving mgs and other hand crafted items of love, hunting, fishing, loving up on her grandkids, and taking pride in the fact she could out-work most men. Mary owned and operated Baker’s Excavating with her husband Michael and son for 27 years. Surviving are her daughter, Cheri (Justin) Baker-Smith of Dowling; son, Robert (Jessi) Baker of Dowling; grandsons, Colton and Mason Baker; siblings, Vicki (Rick) Parsons of Colorado Springs, CO, Doug (Carol) Palmer of Rockford, IL, Barb (Terry) Norrod of Fennville and Ruth (Jerry) Faltisko of Tulsa, OK; sister-in-law, Susan Steward of Delton; friend, Gloria Nichols of Dowling; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael; father-in-law and mother­ in-law, Robert and Joyce Baker. Mary is at the Lauer Family Funeral Home - Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where her family will receive friends on Thursday August 7, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. . Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 8, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Dowling Country Chapel with a visitation from 10 a.m. until service time. Pastor Ryan Wieland will officiate. It was Mary’s desire that everyone bring a picture of the items that she may have made for you throughout her life for display at the visitation and services. For those who wish, memorial contribu­ tions may be made to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence of Battle Creek. Please share a memory with Mary’s family at www.lauerfh.com. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Saw Samify StmvalfflwM Robert R. Harrison 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 Dorothy Joan Salik HASTINGS, MI - Dorothy Joan Salik, age 87, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte. Dorothy was born on January 21, 1927, the daughter of Benjeman and Bertha (Kondratewic) Salik. She graduated from Delton High School in 1946. Dorothy worked for Sackner Products in Grand Rapids and later Hastings Manufacturing, where she retired in 1988. Dorothy was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church. She enjoyed cooking and gar­ dening. Dorothy was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Benjeman and Bertha Salik, son, John Salik in 2000, five brothers and eight sisters. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Irene Salik; brother, Tom (Donna) Salik of Charlotte; daughter-in-law, Arlene Salik; grandson, Matthew Salik and serveral nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose of Lima Church. A funeral mass was held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at the St. Rose of Lima Church. Fatjher Philip, celebrant. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Donald Wayne Louden Ian C. Watson NASHVILLE, MI - Donald Wayne Louden, age 46, of Nashville, passed away August 1, 2014 at his home. Don was bom on November 19, 1967, the son of Jack A. Louden and Peggy H. O'Neil. He attended Hastings High School. Don was employed at Hallifax Services for most of his life. He loved the outdoors, especially camping and canoeing. Don also cared deeply for his family and friends. He loved his grandchil­ dren, most of all, and enjoyed playing with them and teaching them about the outdoors. Don.also enjoyed swimming, music and trav­ el. Don was preceded in death by his grandpar­ ents, Donald and Francis Louden and uncle, .Michael Louden. ' He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Denice Count of Nashville; daughters, Nichole Louden and Allison Louden of Hastings; son, Christopher (Jessica) Louden of Delton; father, Jack (Susan) Louden of Florida; mother, Peggy O'Neil of Delton; mother-in-law, Joyce Gallup of Hastings; sis­ ter, Cheryl Westbrook of Hastings; brother, Scott Louden; grandchildren, Jorden, Caylin, Jacob, Cami and Caycee; and several nieces, nephews,, aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of life memorial will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 2 until 5 p.m. at Tyden Park in Hastings. The family would appreciate contributions to Girrbach Funeral Home to help cover funer­ al expenses. Please visit the funeral home website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS, MI - Ian C. Watson, age 23, of Hastings, died unexpectedly, Thursday July 24, 2014, in Hastings. Ian was bom on June 15, 1996 in Grand Rapids, the son of Karen (Ison) Watson of Hastings, and Larry Watson Jr. of WinstonSalem, NC. Ian attended Hastings High School, gradu­ ating in 2010. He was employed at Tri-Clor in Hastings. Ian is survived by his mother, Karen Watson of Hastings; father, Larry Watson, Jr. of Winston-Salem, NC; brother, Maxwell Toutman of Hastings; his grandparents, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to a charitable substance abuse treatment or coun­ seling organization of one's choosing. A celebration of life for Ian took place on July 29, 2014 at the Hastings Elks Lodge. A private family memorial took place on August 3, 2014 in Traverse* City. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 7, 2014 — Page 7 BARRY TOWNSHIP, continued from page 1 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY ♦ by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: A J 10 7 64 V: K 9 7 3 ♦: Q6 ♦:9 WEST 4: Q 3 2 V: J 6 4 2 ♦: 10 2 ♦:10 87 5 EAST 4: 985 V: A 10 5 ♦:K97 5 4 63 SOUTH 4:K V: Q8 ♦:AJ83 4»: AKQJ4 2 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both Lead; 104 North East South Pass Pass Pass Pass 24 34 6NT Pass Pass Pass West 24* 3* 3NT Pass In today’s hand, South opened with 20 high card points and length in the club suit, and she was thinking slam right from the beginning of her first bid. North, with ten high card points and length in the spade suit, was also sure that a slam was there for their partnership. The ques­ tion, of course, is which slam would be the best one to be in. Let’s see what happened. Using the strong two club opening bid, South first bid 2# announcing the strong hand. North’s bid was a waiting bid to see what suit South was interested in. South bid the clubs again to let North know her proposed suit. North with ten high card points of her own and a strong suit now bid the spade suit. With the knowledge that there were enough points for game, South bid 3NT, and North took the partnership to slam with 6NT. West led the 104, and South took time to assess the hands, looking, of course, for twelve tricks to insure the small slam. South could count six club tricks, one diamond trick, and one spade trick in her own hand for eight tricks. One trick in the North hand with the A4 would make nine tricks for the North/South pair, but that was a far cry from the twelve tricks need­ ed. Giving up a heart would gather in one more trick in the heart suit. That still left two tricks short of making the small slam contract. Eddie Kantar, world-renown bridge player and author, has often recommended that declarer as well as defenders get into the habit of counting points, distribution, and number of tricks taken. Here is a good hand for practicing the counting of the points, the distribution, and the number of tricks needed. From South’s initial plan, she appeared to be short at least two tricks from making the small slam. From looking at the dummy’s hand and the ten points there as well as the twenty points in her hand, South knew that there were ten points out against her. What and where were the ten points? Four would be the AV which was going to have to be lost in order to set up a heart winner. The other six points would be from the Kf (3), the (2), and the JV (1). South realized by doing this simple exercise before playing a single card that she was not only short two tricks but also short some necessary points to make the small slam. What about the distribution? Knowing that the long club suit would force unwilling discards from the opponents, South knew that she had to be patient and watch to see what discards were tossed away by East and West. Counting those discards would be the key to making this contract. With the lead of the 10f, South was ready to play. She covered the 104 with the Qf, the K4 came from East, and South won the first trick with the A^. That lead had also set up the !♦ as one more trick needed. Still, there was another trick that was needed to make the contract. South would need to watch the diamond discards to insure this contract. Running all the clubs gave South the six promised tricks. Both West and East discarded a number of side suits, including diamonds, and keen-eyed South watched those discards. Unblocking the K^ next would allow the A4 to be used. With control of all of the suits, South was now ready for the heart loss. Leading the QV from the short side would allow South the entry to the dummy. What if the opponents held up and did not take their AV? That might have made things very difficult for South. That, however, did not happen as East took the AV, and the KV was promoted to a winning trick as well as making the A4 accessible. A spade return from East allowed South to win a spade trick with the J4. Taking the A4 and the kV, South exited with a small diamond to her J4. The final trick was the 8#* promoted as a winner because East had discarded one too many diamonds during the club run. What are the takeaways for today’s hand? It appears that today’s South was only one of three declarers who found the 6NT contract. With a score of 1440, a top board was assured for those three players. Twenty-seven others played in 3NT making six, or going down in flames while trying to make a slam in the spade suit. Counting the number of tricks needed to make the con­ tract right from the beginning, counting out the points as they appeared, and watching the dis­ cards of the suit you need help in are all fine bridge techniques to practice and use. Did you count the points as they appeared? Three points came from the K^ on the first trick from East. The AV was also in the East hand. That accounted for seven of the ten points. The other three points ended up in the West hand, and East’s lead of a spade gave South an easy spade finesse. Sometimes South declarers are sharp, and sometimes they are lucky. It is great when they are both sharp and lucky at the same time. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http ://betterbridgeinbarry countymichigan.blogspot.com) WEST MICHIGAN’S PENNOCK^rHEALTH your partner in personal, professional, progressive care that lauded the presence of law enforcement in schools, implored the community to con­ sider the safety of the residents without a police force in place, voiced disappointment that the inschool liaison program was stopped, and encouraged the board to let the law run its due course and not partake in knee-jerk reactions/decisions. One speaker claimed the insurance carrier for the township was not reputable, and County Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson stood and gave his support to the reserve program, stating he was one of the first reserves in the county, in the late 1980’s. . Opponents to the reserve force and the police chief countered with straight-line ques­ tions and requests for facts that included pointing out the township would not be in this position if a few of the reserves had not acted poorly and unprofessional, noted the purpose for the night’s meeting, among other items, was because of Pierce’s inability to run the police department, also noted were inefficient use of resources and authority, the length of time vehicles and equipment were inoperable, and the number of people ‘hired’ to the force without township consent. Many opponents extolled the need for a leader for the police program that will take the program in the direction the township wants it to go. “In the last three weeks, friends of the Delton community, have found Victor to have violated six of the 10 duties listed on his con­ tract,” stated Crosariol in presenting his peti­ tion on which he said were 1,000 signatures. “According to his contract, one violation is enough for termination of the contract, at will, by the township. This action will lead to a more peaceful future within our community.” George Hubka warned the board, ’’Get rid of the excess force and attitudes or voters will get rid of you.” Mike Smith shared his ongoing efforts to bring facts to the light for all to review, to help the community make an informed, edu­ cation decision. “I am for reserves, with legal proper use,” said Smith. “Yet I question the potential lia­ bility of reserve officers’ behaviors^ including carrying weapons, being in uniform, the pro­ gram’s size and number of members. This board has done an excellent job so far, addressing the reserve issue, the issues with Victor. Remain steadfast, don’t waver in your stance. “What are we really in danger of?” contin­ ued Smith. “I have lived here 30-plus years and I remember, the 1970’s were way more dangerous and drugged filled, here in Delton, then now. I don’t feel threatened in this com­ munity, why are you trying to depict this com­ munity as a place to fear, needing huge police presence? It’s a safe, comfortable community, not because of police presence, but because of its residents, the people here make it so. Your claims of danger are nonsupported by facts. We will fix this as a community, and not by kicking in doors.” Smith presented several statistics on safety in Delton and chided the childish behavior of Pierce after the reserve program was placed on hiatus. “The last meeting, July 18, saw very disre­ spectful treatment of the board by Victor and the former reserves,” observed Smith. Pierce was observed verbally admonishing Kahler behind the townhall after the reserve force was suspended, and the meeting adjourned. “We are not this drug-infested town, as described by those who claim the need for such a large force. Someone commented that the reserves are undertrained overbearing sheep herders. I take exception to that, we are not sheep, they (police and reserve members) are not wolves, we are people, let’s act like it.” The board moved on to address the review of the police department and began discussing the results of a meeting with MSP Capt. Michael Brown, Commander of the 5th District, at which time, Township Attorney Katherine Kaufman requested the board enter closed session to review the report before submitting it to the public. The board remained in closed session for more than hour before returning to present the results to those who still remained in attendance. |-------------------------------------------------“We are not this drug-infested town, as described by those who f claim the need for such a large j | force. Someone commented that the reserves are undertrained overbearing sheep herders. | I take exception to that, | we are not sheep, they | (police and reserve members) | are not wolves, we are people, let’s act like it.” Mike Smith j According to a statement read by Knight following the closed session, the State Police review of complaints filed with the township resulted in no violation being found on behalf of the Barry Township Police Department. “This past Monday, I met with Capt. Brown regarding complaints filed against the police department,” said Knight. “The com­ plaints were read to Brown, who stated that the State Police does not normally become involved in local disputes, however, upon review of the complaints, Capt. Brown stated that there was no criminal activity found on the part of the police department. None was found, regarding the complaints that were reviewed.” Following Knight’s comments, Kahler quickly declared that Police Chief Victor Pierce was requested to attend a special hear­ ing scheduled for the next evening, beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the H.S. audito­ rium, to engage in a personnel review. The motion to set the personnel review for the next night, was approved 4-1, with Jim Alden, trustee, giving the only no vote. “Victor has a right to a personnel review,” said Kaufman, “He has a right to be heard, to give his statement, to have representation. Victor can also choose to have the personnel review entered into closed session, if he and the board agree to do so.” Because of meeting posting require­ ments, that meeting was postponed to this evening, Aug. 7. Other business addressed by the board included: • The board agreeing to draft a letter to the owner of the property next to the cemetery to inquire if the property could be purchase to expand the cemetery. • The donation of the Rorabeck property to the township was discussed and tabled until the next regular monthly board meeting. Discussion of the potential cost to utilize the property and buildings that remain upon it, were met with requests for more information. Surveys had been sent to approximately three hundred residents that live near or around the Rorabeck property, requesting input on what would be the best course of action to take regarding the possible acquisition of the prop­ erty located at 14581 Kellogg School Road. Alden remarked that it appeared that the cost to accept and utilize the property and, espe­ cially the buildings, which cannot be occu­ pied in their current condition, exceeded the assessed value of the property, potentially costing the township more money than what could be recouped by the property’s usage. • Previous discussion with Drew Chapple Realty informing the board of the need for repairs and updates to the Police garage to maintain the use of the building. Subsequent bids were received quoting a price to update the Police Garage, with the bid awarded to I.C. to perform the necessary electrical, chim­ ney, roof and heating/ductwork repairs. • MG Diggers was awarded the Sexton Contract with the township. Three bids were received by the township with M and G LLC Diggers quoting an annual cost of $11,000 to maintain the cemetery using the township’s equipment. The sexton position has been re­ categorized by the board as a contract posi­ tion, no longer being identified as an employ­ ee of the township. Jacklyn Raeann, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 14, 2014 at 7:53 a.m. to Kerri Flood and Adam Zuerk of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. Madilyn Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 16, 2014 at 9:04 a.m. to Alexis Wilson and Kendall Cornwell of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Charlie Marie Cosgrove, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 17, 2014 at 6:01 p.m. to Kelsey and Evan Cosgrove of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 inches long. Raelynn Marie-Estelle, born at Pennock Hospital on July 19, 2014 at 12:32 p.m. to Jaime Perry and Shaun Engle of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. Abby Joe, born at Pennock Hospital on July 18, 2014 at 9:13 p.m. to Melanie and Joe Skelton of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs and 19 inches long. Miller-Pierson Randy and Patti Miller, Michael and Lois Pierson would like to announce the engage­ ment of their children, Ashley J. Miller to Peter F. Pierson. Ashley is a 2004 graduate of Hastings High School and a 2010 graduate of Western Michigan University. She is now employed with the Hastings area schools. Peter is a 2006 graduate of Maple Valley Schools, currently employed with Action Tree Service in Kalamazoo. They are planning an October 2014 wed­ ding. Delaney Hope, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 21, 2014 at 7:21 a.m. to Julie and Tyler Hatfield of Plainwell. Weighing 6 lbs. 0 ozs. and 18 1/2 inches long. Ezra Julius, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 27, 2014 at 2:25 p.m. to James and Alicia Miller of Clarksville. Weighing 10 lbs. 0 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. Anika Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 28, 2014 at 7:55 a.m. to Genia and Jason Olmstead of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 18 inches long. 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Donors with Type O-negative, B-negative, and A-negative are especial­ ly needed at this time. The Lake Odessa Sportsmens Club reminds the community of its weekly trap­ shooting event at the clubhouse on Tasker Rd. each Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. The free travelogues continue at the Ionia Theater, compliments of the Ionia County Historical Society. Upcoming shows include Wild Alaska on Aug. 14; a circus film on Aug. 21, and Yellowstone Park on Aug. 28. Popcorn and candy are available for purchase. Showing are at 9:30 a.m. The annual antique Show is coming to Lake Odessa on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Most booths at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds site are sheltered. Facebook information is available. Rev. Craig Adams of Grand Rapids was the guest preacher at Central UMC on Sunday while Rev. Karen Sorden is on vacation. The 96th Ger-Gar-Linger Reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 17 in Fellowship Hall. This German heritage family came to Woodland Township and, along their way, spelled the family name “Garlinger” while others used “Gerlinger.” It is one and the same family as will be confirmed on Aug. 17. Street after street has been losing trees in the fervid utility company campaign to rid the power lines of any threat from falling limbs. The effort was prompted, of course, by the massive amount of limbs which fell during the December ice storm which left much of the village without power for several days. Jack Mutch is rapidly finishing the applica­ tion of siding to the family home on N. Fourth Ave., a house which was occupied by six gen­ erations of the Shetterly-Cook Family. Tammy’s Hair Salon has moved from the brick Urtel-Kenyon building on Tupper Lake St. to the first building north of the CSX Railway. This building was formerly used by L.O. Machine Products and most recently by Allymade Beads. Work is in full swing at the library on Fourth Ave. The front canopy and roof have been removed and protective fencing is in place along the alleyway. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on August 27, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: A request from Dennis Dehaan, 2785 West F Ave, Kalamazoo, Ml 49009, for Special Land Use permit for the construction of an addition to a nob-conforming single family dwelling pursuant - WWction 6.19 “Exception to Non-Conforming Use Expansion”. The subject property is 12849 Sycamore Point Dr., Plainwell, Ml 49080-08-12-006-042-00 and is located in the R2 zoning district. 1. • 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. < All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and servic­ es such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth above. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor Your legacy is in your hands Unless you keep close track of obscure hol­ idays and observances, you probably didn’t know that August is “What Will Be Your Legacy? Month.’’ Still, you might want to use this particular month as a useful reminder to take action on what could be one of your most important financial goals: leaving a meaning­ ful legacy. A legacy isn’t simply a document or a bunch of numbers — it’s what you will be remembered for, and what you have left behind that will be remembered. It’s essen­ tially your chance to contribute positively to the future, whether that means providing financial re-sources for the next generation, helping those charitable organizations whose work you support, or a combination of both. To create your legacy, you’ll need to do some planning. And you can start by asking yourself a couple of key questions: What are your goals? When you think about leaving a legacy, what comes to mind? First and foremost, you may well want to leave enough money to help your own grown children meet their financial goals. After that, you probably have other things you’d like to accomplish. Perhaps you want to provide resources for your grandchildren to attend college? Or set up a scholarship at your own alma mater? Give financial support to a cul­ tural, social, religious or scientific group? By thinking about your goals and putting them on paper, even in an informal sense, you’ll be taking the* important first step in leaving the legacy you desire. How can you turn your goals into reali­ ty? If you don’t take some concrete steps, your legacy just won’t materialize. And the most important step you need to take is to cre­ ate a comprehensive estate plan. Your estate plan can be quite involved, because it may involve several legal documents, such as a will, living trust, health care power of attor­ ney, and so on. In creating these materials, you will need to work with your legal and tax advisors because estate planning is definitely not a “do-it-yourself’ endeavor. 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I’ve never met Ryan Carney of Brown University, but he is my kind of man. On his arm he has tattobed the image of a feather of the dino-bird known as Archaeopteryx. The feath­ er is a famous feature of the animal that lived in the late Jurassic in what’s now southern Germany. And that animal was either an in-between species between dinosaurs and birds or was a cousin to that transitional animal. You can check with any nine year old you know about the significance of Archaeopteryx. The feathered creature lived at the close of the Age of the Dinos. They were biggish crea­ tures compared to modem birds, some a foot and a half long. A few of them were preserved in the shallow sediments of what’s known as the Solnhofen limestone in Europe. The lime­ stone in question is very fine-grained and preserved even the delicate structure of feathers. The handful of fossils of Archaeopteryx are each worth a king’s ransom. They are some­ times cited as one of the most important set of fossils we have that show major evolution­ ary transitions. , Archaeopteryx’s feathers may have helped keep the animal warm or may have aided it in flight - or both. There’s been a long discussion about whether Archaeopteryx came from earlier, tree-dwelling animals that could glide downwards - a hypothesis known as the “trees-down” model. Alternatively, Archaeopteryx may lived on the ground where it ran quickly making long leaps, launching itself into flight in what’s called the “ground-up” model. Virtually all of the flesh and blood Archaeopteryx animals that lived and breathed in the late Jurassic died and rotted away. But a few fell into the shallow sea around which they lived and sank to the limey bottom. The bottommost waters of the sea helped preserve them and then cover them with more layers of the sediment that became limestone. In recent times, as Germans have quarried the Solnhofen limestone, the fossils have come to light in part because the rock breaks into flat sheets, revealing the fossils that lie mostly between the rocky beds of the limestone. Once in a while, quite out of the blue, the rock breaks open to reveal Archaeopteryx in all its glory. There’s some technical dispute about whether it’s best to think of Archaeopteryx as a dino becoming a bird or as one of the first animals really and truly at the base of the bird family tree. It’s not surprising there’s such a debate. In the first place, the fossil record is always incomplete compared to the full complexity of animal life through geologic time. And in the second place, as birds evolved from dinosaur stock there were “gray areas” where one researcher could legitimately think of a fossil as a specialized dinosaur while another sci­ entist might understandably emphasize the bird-like features of a particular fossil find. The most recent technical publication I’ve seen in the journal Nature is opposed to the notion that Archaeopteryx should be called the first bird on the planet. But it’s clear that Archaeopteryx had features of both dinosaurs and birds. It had wings and feathers, on the one hand, but it also had features like sharp teeth and a long, bony tail that made it more like a dinosaur than a modem bird. What’s interesting now is the news from the tattooed Mr. Carney and some of his col­ leagues that at least some of the feathers sported by Archaeopteryx were black. The evi­ dence for color comes from the microscopic examination of pigment-bearing structures that are similar to those found in modem birds. Today’s bird feathers have what the ScienceNews website calls “rod-shaped nubbins” that contain melanin pigments. Carney and company compared the structures found in 87 kinds of modem birds with those of Archaeopteryx as it is preserved for us in the fine­ grained limestone. The researchers found the fossil dino-bird had pigment-bearing struc­ tures that are more like black ones in modem birds than like those associated with brown or gray feathers. But despite the recent news from the realm of scientific research, the jury is still out on the overall color of Archaeopteryx. Still, I like to think Archaeopteryx looked good in basic black, just like our crows. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard Universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 7, 2014 — Page 9 fl look hack at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BACK THE PAGES Hannah Co/fer Falk’s diary of 1896, part XIV worms. Will Havins cultivated my potato ground. I have got to plant them oyer again. Mattie is a cleaning in the parlor this after­ noon. I went to Mrs. Harthom’s to read Helen Churches letter to her, that I got last night. I got 12 candy rinks to Det Blackman’s 10 cts. and 26 cts. worth of Paris green and 2 cans of canned pumpkin to John Cairns. I went to Mrs. Smith’s and got a quart of milk 5 cts. Mattie went to meeting to the Chapel. Mr. Horton here and paid me the 10 dollars he borrowed of me. Arthur Turrell here tonight. Willie Merlau here tonight about a minute. Burt McBaine here and got tomato plants today. Thursday, June 4 It is a real nice day. Emily Armstrong here. I let her have tomato plants. Will Havins here and finished planting my potatoes over in the garden. Hardy Orr and Lottie here early this morning. I lent Hardy 10 dollars for a few weeks. Leta and Lora came to school. I start­ ed to go after eggs to Nelson’s. I met him a going to the church to measure the floor for a carpet. He took my basket. He said he would get them. I paid him 25 cts. They are cleaning Sunday, May 31 the Baptist chapel today. Maria Earl came and It is a nice day. Leta and Lora here all day. got my hammer. Then she brought it back Lottie Fox stopped here and brought home again. They were a putting a carpet down. things for Leta and Lora to wear to school. Ann Daily Henry here with Linda Thurston. Frances, Birdie and Willie here. Willie Linda brought me 2 quarts of strawberries. I brought me a blue racer skin. Mrs. Carpenter went and got my mail. I got 18 bananas 23 ?here. She, we^went J the . .. T , , country. Then we went tonight down to Mort piece. The two 49 cts. I let Ann Daily have an Jones and staid in the evening. Mattie went to old basin and a brass digger. She wanted to George Kern’s tonight, then she came to get a white lady slipper root to take to her Mort’s and came home with us. The girls home. Then Jennie Osgood was here to see staid with me again tonight. Dr. Hyde here Mattie Slawson. this morning. He has been gone all day. Alice Friday, June 5 Wilcox here a long time this forenoon. Myrtle Genevieve Cairn’s birthday today. She Wilcox here and Susie Harmon. would have been 2 yrs. today and Bill Monday, June 1 Holcomb Sheppard’s birthday. It is a dreadful Today is Sarah Smith’s birthday. This is a warm day. Ely Clement came and put some real nice day. Leta and Lora came to school. half yard wide screen by my bedroom porch. This week is the last week of school. Nettie, I paid him 20 cts. Then he went to Mrs. Opal and Rankin here. Nettie went up to Mrs. Carpenter’s and put up some screen there. Smith’s. She was here a little while, half hour Leta and Lora came to school. It is the last was all. Mrs. Carpenter and I went into the day of school. The little girls spoke pieces cemetery and sewed the flags all onto the and tonight to the M.E. Church there will be staffs, that were on the soldier’s graves and on graduating exercises. 15 will graduate in the the Odd Fellow’s graves. Eugene Wales, a eighth grade. I went to Mort Jones store and man here from beyond Richland, a selling got wire for my porch. I got one half pound of strawberries. I got 4 quarts for 25 cents. I cheese to Det Blackman’s 5 cts. and 4 quarts went after my mail. Frances and Willie here. of strawberries for 25 cts. and one quart of They sold their wool. Then Willie came and milk to Mrs. Smith’s 5 cts. I went i to see Orra shot off my pistol to see what bullet carried. Storms a few minutes. She is a lot better. Arthur Turrell here and paid me the dollar Mattie, Sarah Harthom, Mrs. Russell, Lucy that he owed me. I planted some beans, com, Carpenter and I, we all went down to the radishes, cucumbers, lettuce and set out some church tonight to see the graduates. It was tomatoes. John Brigham here and gave me real nice. The graduates are Clair Brown, one of Rankin’s photos and 3 of the 4 children Winifred Temple, Cora Armstrong, Cora together for Nettie. I gave them to her. Mrs. Gibbs, Lome Blackman, Verne Brown, Eva Mary A. Bugbee here tonight, staid 2 hours. I Storr, Benjamen Temple, Lizzie Mulen, got 15 cts. worth of cheese to Mr. Temples. Laura Drummond, Catharine Galbethy. The Mattie washed today. I wrote a letter tonight, church was crowded full. Mr. Pettengill was Mary A. Walcott and one to Saphriba Castle. there and made a speech. S.K. Selkirk, jeweler of Kalamazoo found Saturday, June 6 dead in bed, 76 years old. A big picnic today for the school scholars at Tuesday, June 2 Gull Lake. Mr. Pettengill is speaker. I went It is so cold every night and warm through uptown and got 1/2 yr. of black calico and put the day. Leta and Lora came to school. I took a pocket in my black collar calico dress and . my two letters down town. Leta said that one in my blue wrapper and I took my slips . Nettie wanted me to come down there today. back. Mr. Nelson got a pair, larger and softer Will Havins cut the grass all around my and I got my graphic paper and 10 cts. worth house. I let him have it for his horses. I rode of veal. I went with Mrs. Ball and Fred down up to Nettie’s with Mrs. Silcox and Robin. to see the creamery. When I got back Cecilia They took their milk to the creamery and will Diamond and Emma Barnes, her cousin was take the whey back home. Nettie and I, Opal to my home. How dreadful hot it is today. The and Rankin, we all went down to Mrs. thermometer registered 96 in the shade. It is a Russell’s and to Cecilia Diamond’s. Took thundering tonight. A woman stopped to see supper with Mrs. Russell, all of us. We got my roses. After she was gone I found out who some sweet flag to Oscar Diamonds. Dock she was. It used to be Rachel Otto. She mar­ and Leta and Lora brought me home. The ried Jack Allen. Will Havins came and got his horse was scared at three bicycles. I gave 4 bunches of hay that he cut in my yard. A Dock some string beans and a lot of tomato Dearing boy here after oats and Patton boy plants and sent some roses to Opal Hyde. I did not get any. Mrs. Nelson here and brought got a letter from Helen Church tonight. I saw a vase and we fixed flowers in it to take to the Bell Holcomb Shepard tonight on her bicycle. Baptist Chapel for memorial services. Sarah May Shafer and Cornelius Capin were mar­ Johnson here. Mattie went up town. It is a ried today by Mr. Groindyke, the German raining like fury. Willie Merlau here ‘till it preacher. slacked raining. Milton Armstrong got 4 Wednesday, June 3 bushels of oats, paid one dollar each. It is a real nice day today, but it is a getting Sunday, June 7 It is a rainy day most all day. Birdie and dusty again. That boy, Depue was along today a selling strawberries. I got 5'qts., 6 cts. a Willie stopped in here for a little while this quart. Leta and Lora came to school today. I afternoon. They came down for memorial saw Cecilia Diamond and her cousin go by. services this morning, then again tonight. They were going to Delton. I sent some toma­ How it thundered and lightninged and poured to plants to Ella McLeay by Sadie McLeay. down. They all had to go home in the rain Today I set some out and weeded my pansies from the meeting tonight and dark it was all out and sprayed all of my roses to kill the tonight. Mr. Peter Hooviner has got a baby Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock,’ or Dr. Hyde. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. that weights 2 1/2 lbs. Andrew Jackson Bowne died today. He bent over to put on his slips and fell over dead with heart trouble. Monday, June 8 It is lots cooler today. I finished a writing my letter to Helen Church and took it to the office. Richard Collier, my brother, here today. He wanted to get 50 dollars of me but I did not have it to let go. I went to Mrs. Wilcox today and sat quite a long time. Mattie washed today. Mrs. Wilcox and I went to the cemetery and sat out some moss on Mrs. Content’s gave and some other things. I tied up strings to my morning glories and set out some pansies here by the house and weed out 3 of my flower beds and set out some house slips. Orra came over today and got some tomato plants. Fanny Farr here today. I gave her three roots of blue bells and some creeping phlox and some blue sweet scented violets. I went and got my mail. Then went to Mrs. Carpenter’s. She was a coming from the cemetery. She and I went down to Emily Armstrong’s a little while. Hal Sacket and Winnie Temple and Cora and Bessie Armstrong went to Hooviner’s to see the 2 1/2 lb. baby there. Mrs. Wickwire is a failing all of the time. They had a hard wind to Hastings last night and one to Battle Creek so I heard today. Glen Blackman started for Oden today for his health. Clair went to Bly Reynold’s. Tuesday, June 9 It is lots cooler today. I went in to Orra Storms a few minutes and took some receipts in to Mrs. Carpenter’s. A man here to sell strawberries. I got 10 quarts 5 cts. a quart 50 cts. Came from Lawrence to Hickory Comers and from Richmond to Ida Brandstetters. Sells a crate at 4 cts. a quart. Sedgewick and Doster here and got 2 bags of oats. He paid me for 25 bushels and Mrs. Drummond got one bag full. He did not pay for the bag full. June the 9, 1896, Mr. Drummond got one bag of oats today. Sarah Johnson and Susie Deprester here and Frankie Doster here. I got a letter from Alice Wilcox, Richland. One from Estella McDonald, Big Rapids and one from Mary A. Bugbee of Alma. Wednesday, June 10 It is cool today and real cold tonight. Little Rankin, Leta and Opal and Nettie came here today. Nettie wheeled Opal and Rankin in the cab. We went up town. I got Opal 2 little dolls, she fell and broke them. Then I got a nice one from Peter Vanderbrook 20 cts. I got 15 cts. worth of candy to Det Blackman’s for Opal. Nettie got her a hat to Mrs. Smith’s and some braiding to Mr. Temple’s. I got one quart of milk to Mrs. Smith’s. I was in to Mrs. Carpenter’s and in to see Orra Storms. I got 58 cts. worth of sausage to Mr. Paines. Nettie and I, Leta and Rankin and Opal, we went in the cemetery. Nettie set out some pansies and we watered them all up nice. Tonight I went again and watered them up again. Tonight Mrs. Lucy Carpenter and I went down to see here today twice. Mrs. Carpenter here today. Nettie Kern here tonight and staid with > Mattie all the evening. Thursday, June 11 It is a real cool night last night and today. I paid Mattie Slawson 4 dollars cash today. I wrote a letter to Alice Wilcox today and took it to the office. Nettie Kern here this morning. Leta and Lora Hyde here. Mrs. Carpenter here, ate dinner with me. Hattie Hughes here after flowers for Sunday. Then Mr. Silcox came. I got 2 dozen of eggs of him 8 cts. a dozen and Leta and Lora and I rode with him as far as Nettie Hyde’s. I staid there all night. Leta and Lora went over to Mr. John Dearings with Dock to see Mary Dearing. She is sick. Andrew Jackson Bowne was hur­ ried this afternoon at 3 o’clock in Grand Rapids. Friday, June 12 It is a nice day today. I am here to Nettie’s this morning. After dinner we took Maggie and Leta, Lora, Opal, Rankin and Nettie Hyde and I, we started for Martin to Jack Vantassle’s. We got there just before night and staid there all night and Mary Jones and Amy Silcock was to Martin to Will Woodman’s on the porch as we went by. It rained in a little while after we got there. There was a big shower. Went around to the west. It looks real black tonight. Leta slept with me tonight. (To be continued) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KEITH R. STOUDT and SHANNON L. STOUDT, HUSBAND AND WIFE and KEITH STOUDT, II, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 22, 2009, and recorded on May 29, 2009, in Document. No. 20090529­ 0005687, and re-recorded on May 5, 2014 in Document No. 2014-004392, and assigned by said mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc., as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($129,940.98), including interest at 5.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on September 4, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as being a parcel 205 feet East and West by 213 feet North and South in the Southwest corner of said Southwest 1/4. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 CIT.000680 FHA (08-07)(08-28) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Joyann Kime, an Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Brokers Conduit, its succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007 and recorded June 13, 2007 in Instrument # 1181650 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2007-5, by assignment dated July 21, 2014 and recorded July 31, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-007196 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($210,683.22) including interest 2.87% per annum. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-26740-DE Estate of John Richard Vander Stel. Date of Birth: July 5, 1950. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, John Richard Vander Stel, died March 26, 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Phyllis E. Vander Stel, person­ al representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court St. #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 31, 2014 Damon, Ver Merris, Boyko & White, PLC Larry A. Ver Merris P29093 825 Parchment Drive SE, Suite 100 Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 (616)975-9951 Phyllis E. Vander Stel 5830 N. Robertson Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (269) 795-7026 77588506 STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 14-312-DO Court Address 220 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Plaintiff Kitzie Leona Hutcherson Plaintiff’s attorney Carol Jones Dwyer (P32669) 1425 South Hanover Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-5050 v Defendant Joshua Wayne Hutcherson TO: Joshua Wayne Hutcherson IT IS ORDERED: You are being sued by Plaintiff of this Court to obtain a Judgment of Divorce. You must file your Answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at the Court address above on or before September 4, 2014. If you fail to do so, a Default Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this case. A copy of this Order shall be published once each week in the Hastings Banner for three con­ secutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. Date: July 16, 2014 Judge Amy L. McDowell (P52898) 77588168 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026685 DE Estate of Eva Mae Brown, Deceased. Date of birth: 9/25/39. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Eva . Mae Brown, died 2/12/2014. ' ■'^Ure’ditorsTgrtfiedece^eht are~ notified that all Notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be claims against the estate will be forever barred foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or unless presented to Lisa Jean Squires, personal some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court representative, or to both the probate court at Barry of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 4, 2014 County Probate Court, 206 W. Court Street, Suite Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal repre­ Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That sentative within 4 months after the date of publica­ part of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 18, tion of this notice. Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as com­ Date: August 1, 2014 mencing on the North line of said Section 18, 49.5 Donald M. Thinschmidt P24184 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 200 Turwill Lane 18, for the place of beginning, thence West 310 feet Kalamazoo, Ml 49006 on said section line thence South to Thornapple 269-343-1208 River, thence East along the bank of said river to a point due South of place of beginning, said point Lisa Jean Squires being 49.5 feet West of the East line of said section, 709 Avenue A, Apt. 1-D thence North parallel to the section line to the place Springfield, Ml 49037 of beginning, Hastings Township, Barry County, 77588508 269-788-2483 Michigan, also: the Southerly 21 feet of Lot 3 of Robert J. Hendershott’s First Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 59, and NOTICE TO CREDITORS described as commencing at the South corner com­ Trust mon to Lots 2 and 3 of said addition, thence In the matter of WILLIAM C. CAPPON and Northeasterly on the line of Lots 2 and 3, 21 feet; BETTY L. CAPPON Trust dated June 22, 2000. thence West parallel to the South line of said lot to TO ALL CREDITORS: the West line of said lot; thence Southwesterly 21 NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, feet to the South line of said lot; thence East 71.5 BETTY L. CAPPON, born December 9, 1924, who feet to the place of beginning. Also: the South 3 feet lived at 764 Wellman Road, Woodland, Michigan of Lot 2 of Robert J. Hendershott’s First Addition to died April 4, 2014 leaving a certain trust under the the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat name of WILLIAM C. CAPPON and BETTY L. CAP­ thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 59, PON, and dated June 22, 2000, wherein the dece­ Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. dent was the Settlor and SUSAN SNYDER was Commonly known as 530 N. Broadway St., named as the trustee serving at the time of or as a Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be result of the decedents death. 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are mined abandoned in accordance with MCL notified that all claims against the decedent or 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice ’ sented to SUSAN SNYDER the named trustee at required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; 4727 South M-37 Highway, Hastings, Michigan or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ within 4 months after the date of publication of this ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of notice. the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL Date: 7/22/2014 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to Robert L. Byington the person who buys the property at the mortgage 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ Hastings, Michigan 49058 aging the property during the redemption period. 269-945-9557 Dated: 8/07/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Susan Snyder Company, as Trustee for HarborView Mortgage 4727 South M-37 Highway Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Hastings, Michigan 49058 77588480 Certificates, Series 2007-5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-04323 (08-07)(08-28) NOTICE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS The Barry County Road Commission is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of (4) New Radius Side Combo Dump Spreader Boxes (1) New 38,000 lb All Wheel Drive Motor Grader (3) 2014 Tandem Axle Cab & Chassis Full specifications can be obtained from the BCRC. Bids will be opened at TO:00 AM, August 12, 2014 at the offices of the BCRC. The BCRC reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to purchase comparable equipment at a lower price. Please clearly indicate on the outside of the envelope “Sealed bid enclosed - with specific equipment title”. Please direct all questions Rob Richardson, Equipment Superintendent. Barry County Road Commission 1725 W. M43 Hwy. P.O. Box 158 Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-3449 77588388 Prairieville Township Planning Commission (1 position) Prairieville Towhship Zoning Board of Appeals (1 position) Prairieville Township Board of Review Alternate (1 position) Needs to be: . Resident of Prairieville Township 18 years of age or older Send letter of interest and contact information by August 22, 2014 to: Supervisor Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton Ml 49046 Or Fax: (269)623-3467 jstoneburner@prairievilletwp-mi.org 3 �Page 10 — Thursday, August 7, 2014 — The Hastings Banner STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF HEARING TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FILE NO. 2009-25299-GM In the matter of CALLIE MARIE HOLLEY, adoptee. TO: CALE ROBERT HOLLEY CALE ROBERT HOLLEY 12913 HARDWOOD ROAD OR 110 WOODCREST DR. 114 LAKE ODESSA, Ml 48849 ST AUGUSTINE FL 32081 TAKE NOTICE: On 08/27/2014 at 3:30 p.m., in the BARRY COUNTY PROBATE courtroom, COURTS &LAW BUILDING, 206 W. COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 before WILLIAM M. DOHERTY, FAMILY JUDGE, a hearing will be held on the PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. The law provides that you should be notified of this hearing. If you fail to appear at this hearing YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TERMINATED. If you choose to attend this hearing and you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court imme­ diately to make arrangements. Date: 08/05/2014 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 RONALD LEAR AND JAbiCY LEAR 180 MARY LOU DRIVE HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 945-7675 77588594 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Thomas M Goodman, and Deborah D Goodman, husband and wife, to Bank of America, NA, Mortgagee, dated June 16, 2009 and recorded July 8, 2009 in Instrument Number 200907080007115, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Two Hundred Forty-One and 76/100 Dollars ($280,241.76) including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: All that certain parcel of land situated in Rutland Township, Barry County, State of Michigan, Being known and designated as follows:Lots 42 and 43 of Algonquin Resort Properties Unit Number 1, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Libert of Plats on Page-56. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008943 (07-17)(08-07) 06846421 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILI­ TARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert Wynsma and Amanda Wynsma, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 28, 2006, and recorded on January 17, 2007 in instrument 1175140, in Barry County records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MidFirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Seven and 54/100 Dollars ($145,197.54). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 14, 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 33, Bryanwood Estates, accord­ ing to the recorded Plat in Liber 6 of Plats, Page 14, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #441886F01 (07-1 7) (08-07) 77588059 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of THE “BERNARD L. HAMMOND AND LORETTA M. HAMMOND” LIVING TRUST DATED JANUARY 30, 2009. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, LORETTA M. HAMMOND, who lived at 13485 BANFIELD ROAD, BATTLE CREEK, Ml 49017 died JULY 22, 2014 leaving a certain trust under the name of THE “BERNARD L. HAMMOND AND LORETTA M. HAMMOND” DATED JANUARY 30, 2009, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and BRIAN D. HAMMOND AND RANDALL HAMMOND were named as the co-trustees serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to BRIAN D. HAMMOND the named co­ trustees at 13557 BANFIELD ROAD, BATTLE CREEK, 49017 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 7/31/2014 DAVID H. TRIPP 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 269/945-9585 BRIAN HAMMOND 13557 BANFIELD RD. BATTLE CREEK, Ml 49017 269-209-1355 RANDALL HAMMOND 136 RICE DRIVE YARDLEY, PA 19067 77588504 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 14-412-CH Court Address 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No. (269) 945-1286 Plaintiff WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff’s Attorney TROTT & TROTT, P.C. By: Kevin L. Holst (P66274) 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 723-6476 v Defendant GLORIA J. WILCOX 6635 Weaver Delton, Michigan 49046 In the matter of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., V DEBRA JEAN CHASE, ETAL. THE COURT FINDS: 1. Service of process upon defendant GLORIA J. WILCOX cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2.105, and service of process may be made in a manner which is reasonably calculated to give defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED: 2. Service of the summons and complaint and a copy of this order may be made by the following method(s): a. First class mail to 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 b. Tacking or firmly affixing to the door at 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 d. Other: Publication pursuant to MCR.106(D); Certified Mail. 3. For each method used, proof of service must be filed promptly with the court. Date: 7/15/14 Judge Amy L. McDowell 77588380 PU.BLICLSALE. ReaLEstaie Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of an Order to Seize Assets issued out of the 48th Circuit Court, State of Michigan, in favor of Comerica Bank against the Goods and Chattels and Real Estate of Gary Stevens, Shirley Harris, et al. in said County to me directed and delivered, I have levied upon and taken the following described Goods and Chattels, that is to say: The real property located at 4831 Torsten Dr, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-028-00 and 4809 Torsten Dr., Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-050-00. Legal descriptions: Parcel. 1: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 18, Sam Bravata Plat for Point of beginning; thence North 15 degrees 53’ West, 175.22 feet; thence Northeasterly 183 feet on 216 foot radius curve to the left; thence South 68 degrees 0T East 130 feet; thence North 46 degrees 39' East 48.46 feet; thence South to a point on line North 88 degrees 20' East from point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 20' West to point of beginning. Parcel2: Commencing at the corner common to Lots 22 & 23, Chateau Park #1 and Southwesterly side of said plat for beginning; thence West to point due South, and 150 feet east of Southwest corner of Lot 1, of said plat- thence South 46 degrees 29' West 48.46 feet- thence North 68 degrees West 130 feet; thence South to South section line of Section 5; thence East to a point 505.36 feet West of South 1/4 corner; thence North 24 degrees 42' West 590.19 feet, thence North 14 degrees 42' West 144.48 feet, thence North 4 degrees 42' West 159.92 feet, thence North 24 degrees 41' East 147.6 feet to the corner of Lots 23 and 24 to begin­ ning. Except commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 53 of the plat of Chateau Park #2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 56; thence North 56 degrees 10'00" West 134.06 feet (134.00 feet plat dimen­ sion) to the Northwest corner of said Lot 53 and the Southwest corner of Lot 23 of the plat of Chateau Park #1 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 71 and the place of beginning; thence South 24 degrees 34'03" West 147.30 feet (South 24 degrees 4T West 147.60 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of said Lot 53; thence South 04 degrees 56'21" East 87.67 feet (South 04 degrees 42' East 87.68 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of Lot 54 of Chateau Park #2; thence South 89 degrees 44'53" West 213.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 10'58" East 249.18 feet; thence North 89 degrees 44'53" East 220.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 23; thence South 56 degrees 10’00” East 50.02 feet (50.00 feet plat dimension) to the place of beginning. All of which I shall expose for sale at Public Auction or Vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (Main floor Lobby) on the 25th day of September, 2014 A.D., at 10:00 o’clock in the A.M. Dated: 7/28/2014 Shannon Grizzell-Cadieux Court Officer/Deputy Sheriff 77588419 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT’S ESTATE FILE NO: 14-26711-DE Estate of Mary Anna Kimble, Deceased. Date of birth: May 1, 1921. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITOR: The decedent, Mary Anna Kimble, who lived at 646 Eagle Point Road, Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849 died February 4, 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Michael Benedict, named Personal Representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the named Personal Representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 30, 2014 Attorney for Estate: Carrie S. Ihrig (P69830) Grua, Tupper & Young, PLC 2401 E. Grand River Avenue Lansing, Ml 48912 (517) 487-8300 Personal Representative: Michael Benedict 147 Oakland Drive East Lansing, Ml 48 8 2 3 77588482 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of HAROLD J.SEIFERT TRUST dated January 16,1996. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, HAROLD J. SEIFERT, who lived at 1821 N East St., Hastings, Ml 49058 died 2-24-2014 leaving a cer­ tain trust under the name of HAROLD J. SEIFERT TRUST, dated January 16,1996, wherein the dece­ dent was the Settlor and NICHOLAS J. SEIFERT, MICHAEL E. SEIFERT AND SCOTT A. SEIFERT were named as the co-trustees serving at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to NICHOLAS J. SEIFERT, MICHAEL E. SEIFERT AND SCOTT A. SEIFERT the named co­ trustee at 4255 GRANGE RD., MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. NATHAN E. TAGG 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 269/948-2900 NICHOLAS J. SEIFERT 4255 GRANGE RD. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49 3 3 3 77588455 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth D. Brown and Caro! J. Brown, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 25, 2008, and recorded on February 4, 2008 in instrument 20080204-0001025, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven and 62/100 Dollars ($119,497.62). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 28, 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of Green Meadows Supervisors Plat according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, of Plats, Page 36 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 31, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 ........... Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442681F01 (07-31 )(08-21) 77588432 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Edwin R. Danks, Jr., unmarried, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Capital One Home Loans, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 19, 2007 and recorded June 6, 2007 in Instrument Number 1181381, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by PROF-2013-S3 REO I LLC by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred TwentyTwo Thousand Seven Hundred Twelve and 8/100 Dollars ($122,712.08) including interest at 9.05% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described premises situated in the City of Hastings County of Barry and State of Michigan, to-wit:Lot 63, Aben Johnson's Addition Number 2, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plats, on Page 2. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 13-011757 (07-17) (08-07) 06846416 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number SP-4-2014 - Giacinto A. Lucci, (property owner) Location: 9854 Curtis Road in Section 36 of Maple Grove Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use per­ mit for a Home Occupation - Major per Section 2339 (i.e., restoring old airplanes and selling excess parts) in the A zoning district. Case Number SP-5-2014 - Emanuel Hersch-berger, (property owner) Location: 14380 North Avenue in Section 30 of Assyria Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use per­ mit for a Contractor’s Facility per Section 2319 in the RR zoning district. Case Number SP-6-2014 - Wilma Asher, (property owner); Daniel J. Garno, (appli­ cant) Location: 11315 Stagecoach Drive in Section 9 of Johnstown Twp. Purpose: Requesting a rehearing (of SP22-2005) to extend the accessory housing per Section 2305 in the RR zoning district. MEETING DATE: August 25, 2014 TIME: 7:00 PM. PLACE: Community Room, (former Hastings Library Building) at 121 South Church Street, Hastings Ml. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanus@barrycounty.org The special use applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.); Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered atthe meeting to individuals with disabil­ ities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings Ml 49058, (269) 945­ 1284. Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathryn J. Dimatteo and Frank E. Dimatteo, Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2009, and recorded on May 1, 2009 in instrument 20090501­ 0004726, and modified by agreement dated October 1, 2011, and recorded on February 17, 2012 in instrument 201202170001717, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Planet Home Lending, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Eight and 21/100 Dollars ($81,338.21). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 21, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South One-Half of Lots 1186 and 1187 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof Recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 1 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 24, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442270F01 (07-24)(08-14) 77588157 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY NOTICE OF HEARING TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS FILE NO. 2009-25300-GM In the matter of DYLAN JAY HOLLEY, adoptee. TO: CALE ROBERT HOLLEY CALE ROBERT HOLLEY 12913 HARDWOOD ROAD OR 110 WOODCREST DR. 114 LAKE ODESSA, Ml 48849 ST. AUGUSTINE FL 32081 TAKE NOTICE: On 08/27/2014 at 3:30 p.m., in the BARRY COUNTY PROBATE courtroom, COURTS &LAW BUILDING, 206 W. COURT, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 before WILLIAM M. DOHERTY, FAMILY JUDGE, a hearing will be held on the PETITION TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. The law provides that you should be notified of this hearing. If you fail to appear at this hearing YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TERMINATED. If you choose to attend this hearing and you require special accommodations to use the court because of a disability or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court imme­ diately to make arrangements. Date: 08/05/2014 DAVID H. TRIPP P29290 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 945-9585 RONALD LEAR AND JANCY LEAR 180 MARY LOU DRIVE HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 945-7675 77588594 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 14-412-CH Court Address 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No. (269) 945-1286 Plaintiff WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff’s Attorney TROTT & TROTT, P.C. By: Kevin L. Holst (P66274) 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 723-6476 v , Defendant DONALD WILCOX 6635 Weaver Delton, Michigan 49046 In the matter of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., V DEBRA JEAN CHASE, ETAL. THE COURT FINDS: 1. Service of process upon defendant DONALD WILCOX cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2.105, and service of process may be made in a manner which is reasonably calculated to give defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED: ; 2. Service of the summons and complaint and a copy of this order may be made by the following method (s): a. First class mall to 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 b. Tacking or firmly affixing to the door at 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 d. Other: Publication pursuant to MCR.106(D); Certified MaiL 3. For each method used, proof of service must be filed promptly with the court. Date: 7/15/14 Judge Amy L. McDowell 77588376 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Sandra Faye Zinger, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated March 19, 2013 and recorded April 8, 2013 in Instrument Number 2013-004895, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Live Well Financial, Inc. by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety and 13/100 Dollars ($56,290.13) including interest at 5.06% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on AUGUST 14, 2014. * Said premises are located in the Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The following described premises situated in the Township of Castleton, County of Barry and State ofMichigan to wit:Beginning at a point the West line of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, distant South 00 degreesOO minutes 00 seconds West, 576.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 16; thence North 90degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 342.72 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West,261.85 feet; thence South 89 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds West, 342.74 feet to said West Section line; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 265.34 feet along said Section line to the point of beginning. Subject to an easement for public high­ way purposes over the Westerly 33 feet thereof for Wellman Road. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 17, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-008047 (07-17) (08-07) 06846426 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 7, 2014 — Page 11 credit for two days served. He will also serve 36 months on probation. The last three months of his jail term will be suspended with probation. He must attend AA/NA five times per week and substance abuse counseling: Two additional charges of possession of mar­ ijuana were dismissed. ?®[LD@. Church window reportedly broken Police seek help in dog shooting incident Hastings police were called to investi­ gate a dog being shot and killed in the 100 block of East High Street at about 8:14 p.m. July 19. The dog owners told officers they let the dog outside and, within just a couple of minutes, they found the dog dead with an injury to his head. Hastings Police are ask­ ing anyone with information about this inci­ dent to contact the department at 269-945­ 5744. Dog bite leads to citation for owners A 10-year-old girl was bitten by a dog while riding her bike in the 100 block of East Woodlawn Avenue at about 5:30 p.m. July 28. Hastings police were called to the scene where they advised the girls’ parents to take her to the hospital to have the bite treated. Officers then contacted the dog owner and issued a citation for having a dangerous dog running at large. Man arrested for drinking alcohol in park Mud bog party causes concern \ , .y _............... Caller complains of someone shooting geese Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Anson Point Drive, Plainwell, for a complaint of someone shooting a goose with a shotgun. They said they saw a person pick the goose up in a golf cart and carry it away. Officers spoke with a person who admitted to picking up the goose. He said he would not deny or admit to shooting the goose. He told officers there has been an ongoing problem with the geese on his lawn and eating his crops. The incident was reported July 19. Woman reports suspicious call A 24-year-old Hastings man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail for possession of open intoxicants in public. Hastings Police were called to the skate park at about 8:30 p.m. Aug. 1 for a man who was reportedly “acting strangely.” Officers arrived and found the man sitting at the picnic table with two cans of beer in front of him. When the man saw police, he tried to walk away, but was stopped by the officers who detected the odor of alcohol. Officers reported the man’s blood alcohol content was 0.17 percent. The man report­ edly admitted to drinking in the park. **•*-* Officials with Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, Woodland, reported damage to the church July 31. They noticed one of the large windows near the entrance of the church was broken. Officials told police that, while they were gone from the church, the grass was mowed. They were not sure if someone threw a rock at the window or ifnt was thrown by the lawn mower. . • Sheriff’s, deputies were called to Guernsey Lake Road near Otis Lake Road about 6 p.m. July 26 for complaints of a mud bog party and loud explosions. Barry County Dispatch reportedly received three calls about the incident. Officers talked with the property owner who said he has the mud blog party every year. The owner said he also went to Hope Township and officials there reportedly told him they didn’t have a problem with the party as long as it wasn’t open to the public. The owner showed offi­ cers a sign that read “not open to the public” that was posted on his property. The explo­ sions were reportedly legal exploding tar­ gets being shot off and the owner said they didn’t have any more. Residents in the area were concerned there was “fracking” going on and, when officers informed them of the mud bog party, said they were not con­ cerned with the exploding targets. Hastings woman arrested for drunk driving A woman, who admittedly fell asleep while driving and hit a tree, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The one-vehicle accident occurred about 3:49 a.m. July 18. The 25-year-old Hastings woman told sheriff’s deputies she was head­ ing home from work and fell asleep and hit the tree in front of the Rutland Cemetery near Irving and Upton roads. The woman told officers after the accident she got a ride home and told her mother about the acci­ dent. The mother called police and met them at the accident scene. The officers administered a breathalyzer test that showed the woman’s blood alcohol content at 0.106 percent. She was then arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. One-vehicle accident sends driver to hospital A 39-year-old Freeport man called police about 3:20 a.m. July 27 saying there was a man at this door claiming to have been in an accident. Officers found the man with injuries to his head. The 25-year-old Middleville man told officers he was the lone person in the vehicle and when he turned onto Woodschool Road off Sisson Road, he fell asleep and ran off the road hit­ ting a tree and rolling the vehicle on the pas­ senger side. The driver was transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment. Officers cited the driver for reckless driving. A 64-year-old Delton woman reported she received a phone call from someone who wanted to check out her computer because something was wrong with her Windows program. The woman told the caller she did not own a computer and ended the call. She notified police in case of fur­ ther calls. Sheriff’s deputies stop intoxicated motorcyclist Officers were called to investigate a pos­ sible intoxicated motorcyclist on M-37 near Irving Road at about 11 p.m. Aug.s 3. The was.^lLpvB^tte. road, slowed to about two miles per hour, went into the fogline and then returned to normal speed. Officers found the driver traveling southeast on M-37 near Airport Road. The driver turned onto Heath Road and pulled over. The officer then activated his emergency lights and talked to the driv­ er. The 51-year-old Hastings man told police he was running low on fuel and slowed to switch to his reserve tank. Officers conducted a breathalyzer test and found the man’s blood alcohol content to be 0.095 percent. He was arrested for operat­ ing a motor vehicle while intoxicated and booked into the Barry County Jail. He was also issued a citation for not having a valid motorcycle endorsement. Woman reports man defecating in her yard A 70-year-old Wayland woman reported a man was trespassing on her property and defecated in her yard the night before. Officers were called to Aug. 1 to Sandy Beach Street in Yankee Springs Township where the woman told police the man was seen pooping in her yard and then walking back to a neighbor’s home. The man admit­ ted to police he had been drinking and that someone was using the bathroom in the home so he went outside and defecated by a tree. The man told police he also had cleaned up the poop in the morning and put it in a trash can. He said he did not intend any trouble. The woman said she did not want to press charges. Delton woman reports damage at her home A 24-year-old Delton woman reported a front window of her home was cracked and a hanging flower pot was smashed. The incident was reported about 1:41 p.m. August. 1. The woman told officers there have been other incidents at her home in the past and wanted a report filed. Shelbyville man reports theft of tools from truck A 45-year-old Shelbyville man reported theft of tools from his truck. Items taken Chris Edward Hayes, 40, Hastings, was sentenced to 23 to 60 months in prison after being found guilty of probation violation. He was sentenced July 30 in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell. In November 2012, Hayes was found guilty of causing an accident resulting in serious injury and failing to stop at the accident. In January 2013, he was sentenced to 36 months proba­ tion and completion of a substance abuse pro­ gram. In June 2014, he was charged with probation violation. McDowell said the court would not object to a residential substance abuse program after serving 18 months in prison. Hayes was given credit for 288 days in prison and must pay $1,413 in court fines and costs. In another case, Hayes was also charged with probation violation from a charge of possession of a controlled substance in 2013. He was ordered to serve 288 days in jail and given credit for 288 days. He will pay $1,648 in court fines and costs. Jeffrey James Hawley, 35, Plainwell, pleaded guilty in November 2013 in Barry County Circuit Court to possession of a con­ trolled substance/marijuana. He was sen­ tenced July 30 and ordered to pay $275 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of delivery and manufacture of marijuana was dismissed. Joshua Layne Lechner, 27, Middleville, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit Caledonia man pleads guilty in U.S. District Court John Balyo of Caledonia admitted July 29 in U.$. District Court in Grand Rapids to photographing sex acts with a 12 -year-old boy in a Kalamazoo County hotel, according to reports filed on Mlive. Balyo, 34, is a former Christian radio show host for WCSG, a station run by Cornerstone University. He reportedly told the court he performed the sex act and possessed the images on his camera. He pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography. Police searched a storage unit in Plainfield Township rented by Balyo earlier and found lian^cuffs, duct tape and children’s There were also reportedly magazines and articles about niis^ing children, and chil­ dren’s obituaries. Balyo was arrested in June in Gaylord dur­ ing a Christian music festival. Balyo will be sentenced in November and faces at least 15 years in prison and possibly as much as 50 years for the federal charge. In addition, Balyo also faces state charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct involv­ ing an 11-year-old boy in Calhoun County. If convicted of the state charges, the courts will have to decide whether his prison terms would be served at the same time or consec­ utively. Hastings Police Chief hosts ‘Coffee with the Chief Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt will host a “Coffee with the Chief’ event at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 at Mills Landing. The public is invited to attend and discuss items, concerns and ideas for improving the quality of life in Hastings. Chief Pratt said he hopes to have open com­ munications between the department and the public and to get the public’s input and per­ ception of where the problems areas are in the city. This will be the first of at least two cof­ fee events with the chief in 2014. The second event will be held in the evening at a date to be determined. Continued from previous column — included a cement saw, diamond blade for the saw, two oil sprayers and a bucket with trow­ els. The items were reportedly taken from his truck while at Gun River Inn after a golf out­ ing. The items were reported missing July 28. Inmate tries to smuggle pills into jail A Barry County Jail corrections officer dis­ covered an inmate trying to smuggle drugs into the jail. The 34-year-old Hastings man was brought to the jail after a court hearing. While he was being processed, officers dis­ covered pills stashed in the cuffs of his socks. Officers confiscated 39 Xanax pills and two Lorazapam pills. The incident was reported bout 10 a.m. July 31. for one day served after pleading guilty to interference with electronic devices and domestic violence. He pleaded guilty June 18 in Barry County Circuit Court and was sen­ tenced July 31. He was also ordered to serve 24 months probation and pay $398 in court costs. Judge Amy McDowell ordered he not have any threatening contact or behavior toward the victim. An additional charge of felony firearms was dismissed. Dawn Renee McCarter, 52, Hastings, pleaded guilty June 4 in Barry County Circuit Court to possession of a controlled substance/meth and maintaining a lab involving meth. She was sentenced July 30 to serve six months in jail with credit for 77 days served. McCarter will also serve 36 months probation and pay $1,116 in court fines and costs. Judge Amy McDowell ordered the remainder of the jail sentence will be suspended with successful completion of the adult drug court program, attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous five times per week, and compliance with all terms of probation. Additional charges of delivery and manufacture of marijuana and maintaining a drug house were dismissed. Jerry Earl Grassmyer, 68, Shelbyville, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to maintaining a drug house and was sen­ tenced July 30 to one day in jail with credit for one day served. His drivers license will be suspended for six months and restricted after 30 days. He will pay $758 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of possession of controlled substance/maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine was dismissed. Anthony Charles Goodenough, 31, Hastings, pleaded guilty to possession of non­ narcotic drugs and was sentenced July 30 in Barry County Circuit Court to three days in jail with credit for three days served. He will serve 12 months probation and must attend AA/NA three times per week. He must also take part in the drug court testing program, get substance abuse assessment and treat­ ment. He will pay $758 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of possession of marijuana was dismissed. Timothy Thad Roscoe, 55, Nashville, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana. He was sentenced July 31 in Barry County Circuit Court to five days in jail with credit William Jay Madden, 31, Shelbyville, for five days served. He will pay $808 in pleaded guilty June 4 in Barry County Circuit court fines and costs. Additional charges of Court to a charge of possession of a con- * breaking and entering to a vehicle and larce­ trolled substance/methamphetamine. He was ny less than $30 were dismissed. sentenced July 30 to six months in jail with Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale Help Wanted 100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with a OUT­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central boiler. D-2 Outdoor wood boilers. 616­ 877-4081. SALE: FRIDAY & Saturday August 8th-9th 9am-5pm, Tools & Misc. items. 2776 Woodruff Rd., Hastings. cation. Send resume and ref­ erences to: info@qualityhardwoods inc.com or apply in person at Quality Hardwoods, Inc, 396 E. Main St., Sunfield, MI 48890. No phone calls please. AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 Lawn & Garden Goldfish & Koi. SALE: Staghorn Ferns, Ba­ nana Trees, Elephant Ears - all 40% off. APOLS WATER GAR­ DENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia (616)698-1030 www. apolswatergardens .com Garage Sale HUGE HUGE POLE BARN SALE: All kinds of tools in­ cluding lots of Craftsman, miter saws, table saws, chain saws, lawn mowers, jig saws, skill saws, battery op­ erated tools, big parts clean­ er, antiques, collectibles, jackknife collection, fishing stuff, lots of ammunition + several long guns & includ­ ing a Ruger Redhawk 44 magnum. Whatever you do, do not miss this sale 14212 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, 49017 Southwest comer of S. M-37 Hwy. & Hickory Rd. Just 5 minutes North of Bed­ ford. Thursday, August 7th, Friday, August 8th, Satur­ day, August 9th, 9am-5pm. If you need better directions call (269)209-5064 HUGE MOVING SALE/MULTI-FAMILY ga­ rage sale. August 8th & 9th 9am-5pm. Tons of items. Ev­ erything must go. House­ hold items, tools, furniture, outdoor / gardening equip­ ment, sporting goods, bikes, quads, career and kids clothes, toys. Something for Everyone!!!! 5810 Reese Rd., Delton (off M-43 across from Wall Lake PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such prefer­ ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing-custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Automotive RICK TAYLOR'S DETAIL Works. Interior Specials starting at $49.99. Call (269)948-0958. National Ads 25 DRIVER TRAINEES needed now! Become a driv­ er for Transportation. Earn $900* per week! No ex­ perience needed! Sponsored local CDL training. 1-800­ 882-7364. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee. the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Help Wanted GENERAL LABORER: Job includes lifting and stacking lumber. Full-time, perma­ nent employment. Benefits. Apply in person at Quality Hardwoods, Inc, 396 E. Main St., Sunfield, MI or submit resume to: info@qualityhardwoods inc.com Candidates must submit to and pass a pre­ employment drug test. Qual­ ity Hardwoods supports a drug-free workplace. No phone calls please. HELP WANTED: MAINTE­ NANCE Position available at hardwood sawmill. Must have knowledge of welding, fabricating, hydraulics, elec­ trical, troubleshooting, and computers. Knowledge of maintenance fro heavy duty trucks and trailers required. Must be available for over­ time. Full-time, permanent employment. Benefits in­ clude health and dental in­ surance, 401k, and paid va- 77582776 Community Notices CRAFTERS WANTED: NO­ VEMBER 8th, Delton MS. Contact Jean @ 269-731-5788 or leanjean@mei.net. Recreation DOCK SITE: PONTOON or boat slip bracket for rent. Between Plainwell & Delton. Tremendous fishing lake, quiet nature galore. Your private 50X300 sight w/dock. 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(PG-13) FRI-SUN 11:00, 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 MON 4:20. 7:00, 9:40 ©GET ON UP (PG-13) FRI-SUN 12:30, 3:30. 6:30, 9:30 MON 6:30, 9:30 �Page 12 — Thursday, August 7, 2014 — The Hastings Banner MHSAA offers heat management training Despite unseasonably cool temperatures this summer in Michigan, high school athletes should prepare for the heat that usually accompanies August and the beginning of Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) fall practices as they kick off next week. Each year, the MHSAA provides informa­ tion to its member schools to help them pre­ pare for hot weather practice and game condi­ tions in the late summer and early fall, Football practice can begin at MHSAA . schools Aug. 11, followed by first practices for all other fall sports August 13. The topic of heat-related injuries receives a lot of attention at this time of year, especially when deaths at the professional, collegiate and interscholastic levels of sport occur, and especially since they are preventable in most cases with the proper precautions. In football, data from the National Federation of State High School Associations shows that nation­ ally 41 high school players died from heat stroke between 1995 and 2013. Many MHSAA schools this fall are expect­ ed to again follow the MHSAA’s Model Policy for Managing Heat & Humidity that directs schools to monitor heat index prior to and during activity and recommends actions based on those readings. Also this school year, for the first time, the MHSAA is requiring all assistant and subvar­ sity coaches at the high school level to com­ plete the same rules and risk minimization meeting requirement as high school varsity Ihead coaches,, or,, in the alternative,. one of several online courses designated for this purpose on MHSAA.com. ‘-It’s hot an accident that causes severe heat illness and death. It’s a lack of attention to what should’ve been taking place, a lack of preparation,” said John E. “Jack” Roberts, executive director of the MHSAA. “We’re trying to communicate to our constituents that if we make the precautions that we should, plan as we should, we will have none of these tragedies in school sports.” The MHSAA Representative Council Area high school teams make plans for fall’s first practices High school sports get started around the state this coming week. A few coaches have shared their practice start times. Delton Kellogg will host volleyball try­ outs Wednesday Aug. 13 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday Aug. 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Official practices begin Friday, Aug. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Delton Kellogg sideline cheer team will start practice Monday, Aug. 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the elementary school gym. Athletes are asked to have their physicals on file with the high school office and come ready to participate in practice clothes. Football teams are allowed to open practice Monday by the MHSAA, and all other MHSAA sponsored fall sports can begin practice Wednesday, Aug. 13. At Lakewood High School, the first boys’ soccer practice of the season will be held Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. At Maple Valley High School, grade foot- ball starts Monday, with sessions from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A parent meeting is set for Sunday at 4 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Cross country for Maple Valley students entering grades 6-12 will begin Wednesday, with a practice at the track from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A parent meeting is planned for Monday at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria for the high school participants. Maple Valley boys’ soccer will have a par­ ent meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at the Fuller Street Soccer Complex, and practice starts Aug. 18 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fuller Street. High school volleyball practice at Maple Valley begins Wednesday, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A parent meeting for volleyball players in grades 7-12 will be held Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. High school sideline cheer practice starts Monday at the football field, with a practice from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. ■*****^“”^0^X1 ItlW a Thirteenth Annual Family Support Center Golf Outing (Formally Known as the Child Abuse Prevention Golf Outing) Saturday, August 9, 2014 Sponsorships are payable and mailed to Family Support Center of Barry County, P.O. Box 304, Hastings, MI 49058. Sponsorships are tax deductible. Levels and their benefits are: Platinum - $1000 - Major sponsor with major signage, Golf Cart Sign and recognition in a Thank You Ad and includes 2 golf teams. Diamond - $500 - Premium placement of large sign, Golf Cart Sign and recognition in a Thank You Ad and includes 1 golf team. Gold - $250 - Large Tee Sign, Golf Cart Sign and recognition in a Thank You Ad Silver - $100 - Tee Sign, Recognition in a Thank You Ad Bronze - $50 - Course Sign. Recognition in a Thank You Ad Sponsorships: Platinum - $1000 Silver - $100 Diamond - $500 adopted in 2013 the Model Policy for Managing Heat & Humidity that, while not mandated for member schools, has been adopted by many at the local level. The plan directs schools to begin monitoring the heat index at the activity site once the air tempera­ ture reaches 80 degrees and provides recom­ mendations when the heat index reaches cer­ tain points, including ceasing activities when it rises above 104 degrees. The model policy is outlined in a number of places, including the publication Heat Ways, which is available for download from the' MHSAA Website. Heat Ways not only provides the model policy, but addresses the heed for proper acclimatization in hot weath­ er. Heat, hydration and acclimatization also are again focuses of the MHSAA’s required preseason rules meetings for coaches and officials. The online presentation discusses the need for good hydration in sports, regard­ less of the activity or time of year. . The Health & Safety Resources page of the MHSAA Website has a number of links to dif­ ferent publications and information and a free online presentation from the National Federation of State High School Associations. Visit MHSAA.com, click on “Schools” and then on “Health & Safety Resources” to find the information. Roberts said the first days of formal prac­ tices in hot weather should be more for heat acclimatization than die conditioning of ath­ letes, and that practices in such conditions need planning to become longer and more strenuous over a gradual progression of time. He added schools also must consider mov­ ing practices to different times of day, differ­ ent locations, or change practice plans to include different activities depending on the conditions. < “I think all schools need to prepare them­ selves in these ways,” Roberts said. “They need to educate participants, parents and coaches about proper hydration and the dan­ gers of practicing and competing when the heat and humidity are too high. Sign-up deadline for TAPRC flag football coming up Aug. 15 The deadline to register for the fall season of the Thomapple Area Parks and Recreation (TAPRC) 2014 Youth Flag Football program is Alig. 15. ■ Flag football sign-up is open to any student entering the first or second grade in the fall of 2014. The registration fee is $40 per player, and checks should be made payable to TAPRC. Any registrations after Aug. 15 will not be guaranteed a spot on a team. Practices start the week of Sept. 9. Games will be played on Saturday afternoons in September and October. For more information visit TAPRC.org, email info@taprc.org or call 269-795-7202. lljii ■ ■■ Middle Villa auction brings up many bowling memories There are a lot of chairs and ladders and light fixtures and doorways on the list. The j Complete Second Generation MICROPUB Brewing station looks interesting. j Then there are the fun listings like: (3) 57 1/2” width x 32” height x 12” depth 3-tier bowling ball racks with a total of (36) various bowling balls (all appear to be 8 lb., 9 lb. or 10 lb. Columbia brand balls). and . . ■ . ... • (8) boxes of used bowling pins, 15” height, 3.3 lbs. weight, brands include Amflite 11 and Brunswick Max. The Middle Villa Inn has been closing down for a while now; ending brewpub oper- < ations, restaurant operations and bowling has ceased. After 45 years, owners Steve and Susan Wiersum are selling off what remains of one of the few bowling alleys in Barry County. An on-line auction will be held Tuesday to sell off nearly everything still on site on M-37 in Middleville. Even the bowling lanes are for sale. It’s August now. When I was a kid that meant we’d be gearing up for “50 cents a game, 50 cents a hot dog” days at the Villa. This it he old fogey in me I suppose, “50 cents! You’re lucky if you can find a juke box nowadays that will play a song for 50 cents.” Before there was Cherry Coke in'20 oz. bottles in the cooler at every gas station there was Cherry Pepsi - Pepsi mixed with grenadine at the Villa. Hot dogs, I assume boiled and left in a crock-pot, were a treat. It didn’t matter how long it took to find just the right ball - the one with the little chip out of it on the side of the thumbhole. It was nearly impossible to find a ball that was just right at any other set of lanes. I remember feeling disappointed when the pin setter would come down and the sweep wouldn’t have the advertisement for Phil’s Pizza on it or the same sponsor as whatever my little league baseball team was that year, although I don’t remember ever trying to keep track of which lane hosted which local businesses ad. Old timers would say the automatic pinsetter was a big deal I’d bet. Not keeping score with pencil and paper once computers started popping up all over was a big deal in my time. I remember bowling until blisters formed, which only took about three games ($1.50). Then we’d rush over for skill crane, pinball and Pac-Man. The sunshine would blind you when you walked out the door and you’d suddenly . >5j*eaJi^e just how .much you smelled Jjke an ash try. But it was fun, it was air-condi- . tioned, it was competition. That was the bowling experience for me, and it happened almost exclusively at the Middle Villa Inn. I haven’t come across the ball with the little chip out of the thumbhole on the auc­ tion side yet, or a Central Auto Parts pin sweeper, or an old bottle of grenadine. I did find an Easter bunny costume and there’s the lot of nearly 125 pairs of bowling shoes. Obviously the restaurant and banquet hall dominate the auction. Some people will remember the Villa for the years they worked in the kitchen, the times they ate breast­ ed chicken or how that was where they celebrated their wedding reception. I’ll remem­ ber the Villa for the wonderful family that ran the place and that bowling alley. It’d be great to join a bowling league at some point. That’ll have to go on my “Someday” list though. For now I’ll settle for throwing “The Big Lebowksi” in the DVD player now and then, and rolling a game or two a year somewhere else. Gold - $250 Bronze - $50 My Sign is to read: I would like to make a donation towards the Family Support Center. I’ve enclosed: $ I would like to donate a prize. Credit this gift to: Name Address. Phone. E-mail. Golf Registrations are payable to the Family Support Center of Barry County and are due by August 2, 2014. This includes 18 holes and cart, breakfast buffet and many hole contests, prizes and door prizes will be given during the award ceremony held directly after the tournament ends. 8:30 a.m. - Registration at Elks Lodge, 102 W. Woodlawn, Hastings. Breakfast before golf as soon as you are registered! (Non-Golfers! Join us for only $5.00) 10:00 a.m. - Shotgun Start at Hastings Country Club, 1550 N. Broadway St.; Hastings, MI 49058 Individual Golf, Breakfast & Prizes $60.00 each /$240 Team Please detach and return Golf Registrations with checks payable to Family Support Center of Barry County to: Family Support Center, Attn: Golf, PO Box 304, Hastings MI 49058 Team Name: Address: Phone and E-mail. Full Names of those in your group: SCMYB champs celebrate with ‘Caps 1., 2.. 3.. 4.. The Hastings Saxons celebrate their 2014 South Central Michigan Youth Baseball U10 championship during Super Hero Night at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, as the West Michigan Whitecaps prepare to take on the Fort Wayne Tin Caps Saturday. Saxon team members Drew Gleeson (from left), Patrick Gee, John Tellkamp, Mason Denton, Andre Perez, team friend Robby Slaughter, Tanner Rairigh, Ashton Benson and Aiden Benson got escorted the Whitecaps to their positions on the field before the game. The Saxons were coached this summer by Michael Benson (back). Missing from photo are team members Joey McLean, Braden Vertalka, Harrison Smalley. The Whitecaps fell 6-0 to Fort Wayne, but coach Benson said his boys still had a great time at the game. The Saxons were 12-1-1 during the SCMYB season. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 7, 2014 — Page 13 Saxons recognize golf feats, honor soccer pioneer by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Everyone was reminded that some of the top performances in the history of Hastings Athletics were by golfers during Saturday’s Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic at Hastings Country Club. New Hastings Area School System Superintendent Dr. Carrie Duits got the chance to address the crowd gathered in the clubhouse at the end of the Hastings Athletic Boosters big fundraiser. “I would like to say a huge thank you to all of you, to the Athletic Boosters for getting us going today, organizing this event, hosting it and then taking care of us out there as well,” said Duits. Hastings High School athletic director Mike Goggins reminded everyone that Duits was on the last Saxon team to win a state championship, the 1974 girls’ golf team Open Class “Carrie Duits was a very important mem­ ber of that team, right Carrie?” asked Goggins with a smile. “I was on that team,” said Duits, with an emphasis on the word “on”. Goggins was soon reminded that Legend New Hastings Area School System Superintendent Carrie Duits addresses the crowd in the clubhouse during the 2014 Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic at Hastings Country Club Saturday after­ noon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Legend Dr. Jim Atkinson takes a shot Saturday at the Big Hole In One Contest dur­ ing the 2014 Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic at Hastings Country Club, an annu­ al fundraiser for the Hastings Athletic Boosters. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Cynthia Robbe, who was in attendance at the event, was the coach of that state champi­ onship team. Another Legend, Denny Storrs, reminded everyone that another Legend, Robert Carlson, coached the 1966 Hastings varsity boys’ golf team to a Class B state championship as well. • The Kirkendall Team of Stan Kirkendall, Matt Kirkendall, Clay Edger and Curt Norris took the day’s championship with a score of 57 in the 18-hole four-person scramble. Hastings Fiberglass #1 team took the Legends Division title with a score of 64. Various other prizes were handed out for 2014 Legend Doug Mepham (left) is presented with a plaque by Hastings Athletic Boosters president Bob Flikkema Saturday during the Buzz Youngs Legends Golf Classic at Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) championships in longest drive and closest to the pin categories, as well as random draws for cash and raffle prizes. Toot McKeough and Stephen Peurach shared the prize for finding their mark in the Big Hole In One contest. Doug Mepham was honored as the 2014 Legend. “A good guy. Loves to be with kids. Loves the sport of soccer. And very much was an important part of adding another dimension to Saxon athletics,” said Goggins. He coached several sports throughout 40 years in the district, and was integral in turn­ ing boys’ and girls’ soccer into varsity sports at Hastings High School. Mepham was brief in his remarks, but pleased that the community was recognizing not only himself but also the sport of soccer. He also said that he recognized many faces in the crowd as soccer players he coached. “We did wonderful today,” said Hastings Athletic Boosters president Bob Flikkema. “A lot of people showed up. We really appre­ ciate it. We’re very appreciative of all your support and hopefully Hastings athletics does very well this year. We’re looking forward to a good year.” While thanking sponsors and participants, Flikkema also recognized Olivia Barrett, who sold lemonade and candy between holes five and six, donating $50 of sales to the Boosters. Deadlines to register for Hastings Elks Annual Charity Summerfest sports approach Golf Outing set for Saturday The 2014 Hastings Summerfest is now just two weeks away and registration is going on now for a number of athletic contests and competitions. Registration forms for many of the Summerfest sports can be found on the Sport -fEven«T y n www.hastingssummerfest.com, and in recent editions of the Hastings Banner and Hastings Reminder. A Beach Volleyball Toummament will be hosted by the Hastings Baptist Church, for Co-ed teams of three. At least one player of each gender must be on the court at all times. Registration forms must be to the church by Aug. 20. The cost to participate is $10 per team. Winners will receive a trophy and TShirts. Games will begin Friday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. The ahnual Summerfest Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, with an 8:30 a.m. start. There will be both 5K and 10K races, on USTAF certified courses. The cost to participate is $20 until Aug. 16. Late registration is $25. Registration for the can be done online at www.itsyourrace.com. Packet pick-up will be held from 6:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at the Hastings Middle School gymnasium. The race begins on Clinton Street, between blocks of Park and Washington Streets, and finishes at the Hastings Middle School. Race T-shirts are guaranteed to all pre-race day registrants. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed to those individuals who register the day of the race. The Summerfest Fun Run will follow the 5K and 10K run/walk. The Fun Run is free and there is no regis­ tration needed. The run starts in the Hastings fiddle School parking lot off of Church Street, and ends in the Mush Field (the comer djf Church Street and Madison Street). The Fun Run is one mile and everyone gets a free “finisher” T-shirt as part of the “Drug Free Crowd”. For more information on the Fun Run con­ tact Marc Zimmerman at 269-948-4200 or online at mazimmermah@bccmha.org. The 2014 Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at Tyden Park. The cost to participate is $25 per team, for teams of three or four participants. T-shirts will be passed out to the first 100 at check-in. Teams are required to pre-register for the event. Check-in for registered teams will begin at 8:30 a.m. with basketball games to begin on the four courts at Tyden Park no later than 9:30 a.m. The registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 15. Double-elimination tournaments will be held in 12-14, 15-17, 18-25 and 25-and-up age divisions, although age divisions and tournament style may be altered based on par­ ticipation. There are not separate divisions for males and females. Team and individual tro­ phies will be presented to the winners in each division. Registration forms can be found in editions of the Hastings Reminder and Hastings Banner. Registration forms simply ask for a team name and names and ages of each of the team's players including contact information for a team captain. Checks should be made payable to Hastings Summerfest 2014 and completed registration forms and payment should be sent to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, 221 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058... Bfett^Brenfejr ty ;em^il trifrttaS’jl adgraphics.com or by phone at 269-945-9554 for more information or for help getting a team registered for the event. The Hastings Summerfest 3-on-3 Soccer Classic will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, begin­ ning at 9 a.m. at Fish Hatchery Park. For the sixth year this is a qualifying event for the 3v3 Challenge Nationals at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex, August 2015. There will be competitions for U8 through U14 boys’ teams and U8 through high school girls’teams. To register teams are asked to please com­ plete the registration form by Aug. 10. For more information contact hastingsfc49058@yahoo.com. Registration is $110 per team between Aug. 2 and Aug. 10. Summerfest will also once again have a softball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park. The cost is $175 per team. The first 12 men’s teams to sign-up get to play. Contact Aaron Snyder at 269-838-8986 to get signed-up or for more information. The annual weight lifting competition returns to downtown Aug. 23, near Hastings City Bank; Meri~and women can compete in bench press and deadlift competitions weight classes. Weigh-in starts at 9:30 a.m. and the competition is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. Contact Ben Bowman for more informa­ tion at 838-0979. A tennis tournament will be held through­ out the weekend as well, at the Hastings High School tennis courts. Matches start at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. There will be singles, dou­ bles and mixed doubles divisions in 12-18, 19-35 and 26-and-up age groups. Contact Patti LaJoye at 945-9766 for more information. The 4th Annual Dewey’s Auto Body Great Gravity Grand Prix soap box derby will be held Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Hastings Skate Park. Vehicle inspection will be Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Dewey’s Auto Body in Hastings. Rules and registration forms can be found at www.deweysautobody.com/derby. All-American status for TK’s Poland after fine Fargo finish The Hastings Elks Lodge #1965 is host­ ing its 13th Annual Charity Golf Outing Saturday, Aug. 9 at Hastings Country Club. Registration and a breakfast will be held at the Hastings Elks Lodge at 102 E Woodlawn Ave. beginning_ at 8:30 a.m. The ? golf at Hastings Country Club” wiii bemg ' with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. All proceeds this year are being donated to the Family Support Center, to aid in safe sleep, keeping kids safe and the prevention of child abuse in Barry County. The Elks see this as an opportunity to ful­ fill one of their main objectives as an organ­ ization, which is to help children. The Elks hope to help children whether they suffer from abuse, a handicap or need help fulfill­ ing their dream of going to college. Golfer registration is $60 each, or $240 for a four-person team. Registration TYDEN PARK • includes 18 holes of golf and a cart, break­ fast buffet. Many hole contests, prizes and door prizes will be given during the award ceremony which will be held after the tour­ nament, at the Elks Lodge. Contact the Family Support Center of Barry County ibrmoremfonTiation about* registering a team at 269-945-5439. The Hastings Elks have been able to invest nearly $85,000 into programming to prevent child abuse since creating the event. The Elks are asking area businesses and individuals who have a passion for children and their safety to be supporters of the event. They are still accepting door prize donations, and hole sponsorships are avail­ able at the Platinum level for $1000, the Diamond level for $500, the Gold level for $250, the Silver level for $100 and the Bronze level for $50. SATURDAY, AUG. 23rd 4lm M . __ «MEMORIAL Y —4 cost...$25 per team of 3 or 4 players Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, Aug. 15th Chris Poland (front), a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High School, works his way towards an eighth-place finish and all-American status in the Greco-Roman 120pound Junior Division at the 2014 Asics/Vaughan Cadet & Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D. Thomapple Kellogg senior Chris Poland earned all-American honors for his eighth place Greco-Roman finish at the Asics/Vaughan Junior & Cadet National Championships July 18-26 at the FargoDome in Fargo, N.D. Poland followed an opening round bye in the Junior 120-pound bracket with a trio of victories. He was downed by Ryan Deakin (Colorado) in the quarterfinals, but then bounced back with a 12-2 win over Josh Kramer (Arizona) to secure his spot in the top eight. Poland was one of 70 wrestlers in his bracket from across the county, and he was one of two all-Americans from Michigan in the Greco-Roman Junior Division as Holt’s Benny Gomez finished fifth at 113 pounds. Poland also competed in freestyle, but after winning four consecutive matches was knocked out of the tournament two wins shy earning all-American honors again. CHECK IN... 8:30 AM Make checks payable to Hastings Summerfest 2014 Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF... 9:30 AM Boys & Girls (Ages12-14) Team Name I_ I I Boys & Girls l(Ages15-17) I_ I I Men & Women i i Men & Women । l(Ages18-25) (Ages 26 & up) | I_ I Age brackets subject to change based on participation Age----------- Team Captain I Team Members \ j Please fill out form completely TYDEN PARK Send Entries to... Barry County ■ | Chamber of Commerce j 221W. State Street j Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone # • I r-------------------- ?------- ------ ! I | I | I Questions ??... j Call (269) 948-3025 I SATURDAY, AUG. 23rd �Page 14 — Thursday, August 7, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Third Annual Mud Run fun for the entire family Brenda Jackson, foreground, Karn Krueger, middle, and Andrea Jackson do their best to navigate the muddy waters of one of the obstacles during the 2014 Mud Run held Saturday, Aug. 2. Sarah and Logan Keizer squeal with delight as the cold water starts their adrena­ line running just before their heat in the third annual Mud Run, a fundraiser for Barry County United Way. by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Fun seekers rejoiced, once again, during the third annual United Way Mud Run, held Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Ferris property on the comer of M-43 and M-37. Replacing a 5K run, the obstacle course returned as the main event, providing family fun with the weather much more cooperative than last year. Over 300 people took part in the wet, muddy fun, with the heats, or waves of run­ ners, spaced 10 minutes apart to eliminate congestion on the course. Many attendees were first-timers, others Marcia Szumowski and her husband, Ed, volunteered for the second year to help the event go smoothly. “The weather is perfect, and the partici­ pants are coming through much quicker, as they have spread out the heats to allow more time for each person to get through the obsta­ cle course,” said Szumowski. “I love this and we are wondering now where it will be held next year.” The Ferris Farm has been identified as the site of the new Pennock Health Services with ground site preparation scheduled to begin this fall. Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry but all, with mud on their clothes and smiles on their faces, agreed that the event was worth it. Alice Gielarowski attended the Mud Run this year with her family, as a spectator only, while her grandchildren participated for the first time. “I love this, it is so fun for families and children,” said Gielarowski. continues to grow each year. “This event is so awesome for families and grand parents, too.” observed Forbes. “We have had four generations participate today, from four-year-olds to 70-somethings. The mud brings out the kid in all of us.” Forbes shared that she, too, does not know where the event will be held next year. “I hope that we will be able to work out an At left: Chelsie Ertner climbs the ropes leading to the hayloft of the red barn, where the zipline section of the 2014 United Way Mud Run, awaits the coura­ geous. arrangement with some place close to town/’ said Forbes, “hopefully with enough room to expand the course.” Forbes did reveal that there are two loca­ tions that the Mud Run committee has dis­ cussed and that would fit the bill, but she was hush on naming any specifics. Keith Murphy, Hastings Charter Township trustee and former neighbor to the Ferris property, chatted with Keith Ferris, son of the property owners. Both gentlemen grew up boyhood friends, across the road from each other, on Tanner Lake Road, and reminisced about the days when they were hired by the Fems family to pull wild mustard from the field so it wouldn’t mix with the hay. The same field is where participants were running, climbing, sloshing and crawling through mud at that very moment on Saturday. “We got paid 50 cents per day or was it per hour, to pull wild mustard from this field,” related Murphy. “Did that two years in a row. I loved living next to the Ferris family. I have many fond memories of growing up next door to this farm.” Keith Ferris added that this event was something his late parents would have really appreciated and enjoyed. “The community coming out to participate is fantastic,” smiled Ferris. Logan and his mother, Sarah Keizer, were first timers this year, enjoying the event immensely. “This is a wonderful time, especially for kids, who like to get muddy, said Keizer. “It’s been great.” The Thomas and Moore families enjoyed the event for the first time this year, opting to wear rainbow tie-dyed shirts while participat­ ing. “This is our first time through the course, and it’s a lot of fun,” related Sally Thomas, matriarch of the family. “Our grandchildren are loving it.” ' So where will the Mud Run be next year? aThat is a great question, we don’t know yet,” smiled John Anderson, Mud Run com­ mittee member and emcee for this year’s event. “There are a couple of ideas in the works, but nothing concrete at this time. We’ll just have to wait and see.”. HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL Jr FIRST PRACTICE INFORMATION All athletes must be registered and have a completed physical on file in the school office in order to practice. Physical forms are available in the HS office, MS office and the Administration office. FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE INFO Varsity Football - Monday August 11 - Field house opens at 7:30am, Practice, 8:00am - 11:00am, and 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Meet at Field house (next to HS Tennis Courts). Coach: Jamie Murphy jmurphy@hassk12.org or 945-6164 JV Football - Monday August 11 - Practice, 3:30pm - 6:00pm. Meet at Field house (next to HS Tennis Courts). Coach: Brian Doninni 269 484-4717 Freshman Football - August 11 - Practice, 8:00am - 10:30am. Meet at Field house (next to HS Tennis Courts). Coach: Marsh Evans 269 838-5055 Volleyball * Wednesday August 13 - Freshman Tryouts 4:00pm 6:00pm. JV 3:30pm - 5:30pm and Varsity Tryouts, 6:30pm - 8:30pm in HS gym. Coach: Vai Slaughter 269 420-1406 At left: Mason Bailey goes head first down the slip-and-slide as daughter, Ashland, Number 109, and wife, Debbie, Number 108, prepare to follow during the third annual United Way Mud Run. Girls Swim - Wednesday August 13- Practice 3:30pm - 5:30pm CERC Pool. Open to both Hastings and Middleville -Thornapple Kellogg girls. Carl Schoessel 269 838-8407 Boys Varsity and JV Soccer - Wednesday August 13 Tryouts 6:30pm - 8:30pm on Johnson Field (turf) Coach: Ben Conklin 838-1165, Boys Tennis - Wednesday August 13 - Practice 9:00am 11:30am at the HS Tennis Courts. Coach: Julie Severns 269 320-3983 Cross Country - For Runners not attending Cross Country Camp, Practice begins August 18 - 9:00am -11:00am at the high school. Coach: Steve Collins 269 804-7156 . Girls Golf - August 13 Practice 9:30am at the Hastings Country Club. Coach: Bruce Krueger 948-2383 MS Volleyball and Cross Country Sign Up is Sept. 2 - Practices begin Sept. 3, 3:30pm - 5:30pm - 948-4409 Athletic Director: Mike Goggins 269 838-5010 or 948-4409 77588614 _______ GEORGIA FORECLOSURES Starting at $30,000. Ready to move in Central Georgia VJ area renovated homes. 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Coach Murphy leads first varsity practices See Story on Page 7 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 14 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 *****************1k?ir1*;*5k-*q*r**Qy^p_p^-j- [_O~|~**Q 003 ANNER Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 Thursday, August 14, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 31 PRICE 750 NEWS Barry Township police chief resigns after review BRIEFS CMS, Maiden Voyage at plaza today Playing at the Plaza entertainment series continues today, Thursday, Aug. 14, with music for all ages when performers from the Community Music School of Hastings and Maiden Voyage take the stage at the Hastings Spray Plaza, located at the comer of Church and State streets in downtown Hastings. At noon Community Music School instructor Steve Youngs will lead his group of guitarists and violinists from the music school. Youngs said the school loves serv­ ing the community and bringing the art of music to everyone. At 6:30 p.m. Maiden Voyage will take the stage. The group began in 2008 with two members and a handful of songs, pre­ dominantly original. Since then, the all­ female* group has grown to four with a repertoire of more than 40 songs. Their sound can be described as folk rock with a heavy dose of pop and tight three-pai i har­ mony. They play a variety of covers From Joan Baez to Cinderella and Pink to Van Morrison. Orangeviitertre Department hosting open house by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Victor Pierce resigned as Barry Township police chief Thursday, Aug., 7, after a 2 1/2­ hour special meeting between the township board, Pierce, his attorney, and the township’s insurance carrier, Berends Hendricks Stuit Insurance, represented by Melissa Skiendziel. Approximately 150 township residents and area citizens attended the personnel review meeting with the township’s board members. The public meeting was called by Township Supervisor Wes Kahler near the end of the Aug. 4 regular board meeting, to take into consideration Pierce’s job performance, a per­ formance many in the community applauded while others in the community felt was unac­ ceptable. The announcement came after two closed sessions of the board on Thursday. Two min­ utes after the board convened at 6 p.m., it went into closed session to discuss a legal opinion drafted arid submitted by the town­ ship’s attorney, Katherine Kaufman. A half­ hour later, the board reconvened, only to com­ ply with a request from Pierce’s legal counsel to return to a closed session to review his job performance, rather than have it discussed in public. Pierce’s attorney read the announcement to about 150 community residents and leaders, many of who waited out the time talking to neighbors, media, and mingling outside the auditorium. Members of the Barry Township Board of Trustees subsequently voted unanirp^slv to accept Pierce’s resignation, with the unani- Victor Pierce, who resigned last week, served as chief of the Barry Township Police Department since November 2009. (File photo) mous ruling consisting of four of five board members. Trustee Rick Lawrence was absent. Trustee Jim Alden held his head in his hands during the reading of Pierce’s resignation, looking distraught. Pierce’s public.statement said he was grate­ ful to those who had supported him, but that ly effectiveness as > de- • trm 'nt - nd as u law- ‘ it is now clear to a WT. i 4 As part of its welcome of Pastor Louis Arnett, Prairieville Bible Church will be hosing a “New Beginning Celebration” for the entire community Sunday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. Following the Sunday morning service, the church will host a pig roast picnic under its pavilion with food for everyone. Fun will be offered for all ages, including games and other activities. The entire com­ munity is welcome. Community breakfast exploring child car seat safety Child car seat safety will be the focus of the next Community Breakfast Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 8 a.m. in Hastings. Speakers will be Lani Forbes of United Way of Barry County and the Freeport Fire Department and Karen Jousma.with the Family Support Center of Barry County. Both are certified child passenger safety technicians and follow the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration guidelines. Attendees will receive informa­ tion on car seat recommendations and how to choose the right seat for their children, See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 10 ing though, immediately after Pierce and his attorney left the building, several media members and audience members rushed out­ side to try to speak with Pierce. Some applauded his exit while others voiced sad­ ness and anger at his departure. Pierce had hired and trained nearly 40 reserve officers for his department, which has four full-time officers and patrols a communi­ ty of less than 3,900 residents. The police department operates out of one room at its Delton station that had become the center of controversy regarding the depart­ ment’s use of armed reserve officers and equipment, such as Humvees and two armored personnel carriers. Some accused the department of using excessive force in recent arrests, often referencing the altercation that occurred at Tu-Jax’s bar, an incident that resulted in a broken wrist for the owner andgave fuel to the movement to oust the chief and his reserve program. Some of Pierce’s critics had called for a Michigan State Police investigation, which subsequently resulted in the MSP declining to investigate, saying through written correspon­ dence to the township that their review of the officially registered complaints had found no evidence of criminal activity which would warrant an investigation and concluded Pierce and his department had committed no crimi­ nal wrongdoing. At that Aug. 4 meeting, amid many state­ ments of support for the police chief, several residents also called for Pierce’s immediate ' See POLICE CHIEF, page 9 Wavering county board finally The public is invited to an open house to ' celebrate the Orangeville Fire Department’s acquisition of a new firetruck. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, area residents are encouraged to stop by for a free lunch of hot-dogs and ham­ burgers. Kids can enjoy a bounce house and get sprayed with water from the firetruck. They also can learn how to escape from a burning house. Many of the day’s activities are focused on children, but adults can watch CPR demonstrations, learn more about kitchen fires or even donate blood. Everyone can watch a waterbail compe­ tition. Bingo will follow the open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Prairieville church welcoming pastor enforcement liaison to the township board has diminished.” Pierce said through his attorney that he would not be available for comment after­ ward. Tierce’s decision to resign was less than dramatic, though the action surprised some and pleased others. Some applauded. Some voiced loud disappointment. Most realized the board members were doing what they said they would do, addressing the allegations of harassment, listening to the community as a whole, and being the voice of the majority within the township. “This has been a very difficult time and decision for all of us,” said Debra Knight, township clerk, her voice broken and filled with emotion. “Thank you for allowing this board to make this decision.” Kahler noted that a transition plan was in place for the now leaderless police depart­ ment, effective Friday, Aug. 8. The controversy drew the attention of regional media outlets, and camera crews from television stations were positioned in and around the auditorium. Pierce is a former Battle Creek police ser­ geant who has been the Barry Township police chief since January 2010. He had come under scrutiny because of what some had characterized as excessive force by the department. However, at the Aug. 4 meeting of the township board, a report from the Michigan State Police revealed no evidence suggesting criminal activity. There were no overt shows of support or anger against'Pierce during Thursday’s meet- approves Charlton Park project ‘Coffee with the Police Chief’ turned out to be a stellar opening performance in Hastings Wednesday morning when new City Police Chief Jeff Pratt held his first open forum at Mill’s Landing restaurant with area residents. “One of the things I want tp do is build relationships with the community,” Pratt told a crowd that numbered approxi­ mately 25 citizens. Tve also been encouraging my officers to get out of their cars and walk around.” With a standing-room crowd and some latecomers listening from the restaurant lobby, Pratt wasn’t able to walk around and suggested the next get-togeth­ er may have to be held at a larger venue. Police chief hears positive feedback from community by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A first chance for community members to sit and talk with Police Chief Jeff Pratt was well attended with good comments and con­ versations about the police department and issues within the city. Pratt said he was enthused and excited by the 25-plus people who attended his first “coffee with the chief’ event Wednesday at Mill’s Landing restaurant. “I didn’t really know what to expect,” he admitted. “I was afraid I might be the only one there.” A variety of topics were discussed, includ­ ing parking concerns on Jefferson and Apple streets, drugs in the community and school safety. “School safety was a big issue,” said Pratt. He said people expressed a desire to have a police presence back in the schools. The department had liaison officers in the schools previously, but with budget cuts, that program was eliminated. “It all goes back to funding, but the new superintendent and I have both already talked about it,” said Pratt. People also raised concerns about the growing number of traffic accidents in the city. Pratt said, to date, the number of acci­ dents has nearly doubled from a year ago. He attributes much of that to distracted driving — whether texting or talking on phones or having too many people in a vehicle. Pratt said overall the coffee time was high­ ly successful. “If was all very interactive with good con­ versation,” he said. “I heard a lot of positive comments from people about the changes with the officers being more visible in the community.” Pratt said he will plan another community forum later this year. The next forum likely will be an evening or after-work event, and he said he will have to look for a larger site for the meeting. A date has not yet been set. by Doug VanderLaan Editor If he’d had a shovel in his car trunk fol­ lowing Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting, Charlton Park Director Dan Patton likely may have used it to start construction of his new maintenance and storage building before anyone changed their minds. < Patton’s nearly year-long quest for the $215,000 structure finally received approval Tuesday, but then only on a shaky, 5-2 vote. Patton had been rebuffed three times in requests made over the past 10 months, but found a much more receptive county board at last week’s committee-of-the-whole meeting when he suggested a creative funding plan that won the approval of six of the seven com­ missioners. What looked to be just a formality vote Tuesday, though, began to unravel even before commissioners could address it. “Every citizen in Barry County uses the roads, so you can look at it that way,” said Board Chair Joyce Snow. “I support the building, but I support roads, too.” Snow’s remarks came in light of public comments made by County Road Commission Chair Frank Fiala relative to ongoing funding struggles. Fiala presented the county board with a memo apparently to be part of a request to be made during a budg­ et workshop immediately following Tuesday’s county board meeting. “Our current needs include paved road repairs in excess of $9 million, gravel road needs too numerous to list, drainage, dead trees and a fleet that is costing us more and more each year to maintain,” read Fiala, who added that road commissions statewide have relied on licensing fee revenues and a gas tax that has remained flat since 1997. “Most Michigan townships have continued to fund roads, and counties are now dis­ cussing financial assistance through millage or contributions from their general funds,” continued Fiala. “We definitely know you have some tough decisions ahead of you, and [we] are not attempting to suggest where we rank in your priorities. We simply want to suggest that we could efficiently and wisely use any assistance to help better serve the taxpayers of Barry County.” That’s where Patton’s flat and straight road to approval of his maintenance and storage building project suddenly started twisting. “Last week, I voiced that the townships I represent weren’t in support of this mainte­ nance building,” said Commissioner Jim Dull, who was the lone negative vote in last week’s 6-1 committee-of-the-whole recom­ mendation for approval vote. “I think com­ missioners need to look a lot harder at this. “The road commission needs money and even in our vision statement we talk about keeping our county safe. The road commis­ sion needs a grader and other road equipment. If we spend capital funds for this maintenance building, once it’s gone, it’s gone.” Dull also voiced objections to Patton’s revised funding plan that calls for $105,000 — or half the project cost — to come from the county’s general fund and the other half be extended as a loan to Charlton Park from the county’s 100 percent tax payment fund. “As far as the loan goes, it’s hard to under­ stand,” said Dull, calling attention to Charlton Park’s current debt service on an existing loan that the park would like to meet before paying on the loan requested for the machine shop storage building project. “They’re going to start paying it back four years from the time they take it? “I’m going to have my own loan paid off at Union Bank in four years, but they won’t loan me any more money until then.” Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson attempted a comparison between the two requested needs. “We’ve been talking about this maintenance building for some time,” said Gibson, “and we’re just hearing about the roads today.” That comment brought hoots of protest from audience members and other commis­ sioners who reminded Gibson that the road commission holds an annual summit and is represented regularly at township meetings where its financial struggles have continually been noted. Those financial struggles caused Commissioner Jim DeYoung to note a “con­ flict” and to move his maintenance and stor­ age building vote to the road commission side of the street. “Why can’t we do both?” was Commissioner Jon Smelker’s perspective, which, in the end, saved the Charlton Park project and saved the day for Patton. “Frank and I have a great relationship,” said Patton, providing assurance that compe­ tition for county funds was not his intent. “I know what he goes through every day and I See COUNTY, page 6 �Page 2 — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Founders Festival brings families and friends together by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Participants and visitors of Delton’s Founders Festival Friday and Saturday enjoyed perfect weather along with a pancake breakfast, outhouse races, and horseshoe con­ tests, parade and food and fun. The 41st annual festival had a little some­ thing for everyone, including square dancing demonstrations by the Golden Eagles based out of Kalamazoo, funny cars, music provided by the Delton Kellogg High School Band, mini-train rides for kids, outhouse races for adults, a parade, food and clothing vendors, a clothing donation station and more. Barry Bowers, a Founders Day committee member, said he was overwhelmed by the res­ ident and business participation. “This year we received many more volun­ teers and donations from local and area busi­ nesses,” said Bowers. “Support for this com­ munity, Delton, continues to grow. All the businesses in town really stepped up to make this a huge success, again this year.” Orangeville Township shows off its shiny new firetruck during the Founders Festival parade Aug. 9. The Delton Kellogg High School Marching Band has some fun with music and improvisation during Founders Festival parade. Smoke wafts from a cannon over inflatable entertainment for children, during Saturday’s Founders Festival celebration. Colorful floats, like this one by the Delton District Library, delight crowds during the Founders Festival parade. Grand Marshals Don and Reva Aukerman wave to friends and neighbors while riding in style, during the Founders Festival parade Saturday. Founders Festival committee members Cheryl and Barry Bower share the fun with their grandchildren Abby and Reed during Saturday’s festivities. . Isaac Larson tries to break loose his frozen T-shirt during a contest that returned to the Founders Festival list of activities. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — Page 3 Paws, Detroit Tigers’ mascot, entertains children and parents during the Founders Festival Friday and Saturday. Weighing in at nearly two tons, Pebbles and April, draft horses owned by Chris Bromley, make light work of dispatching dozens of hopeful tug-of-war participants dur­ ing the Founders Festival celebration Saturday. Dell is released onto the Delton soccer field at the start of the cow plop, one of the highlights of Delton’s Founders Festival. MS' Chris Bromley srriiles as kids refuse to let go of the by Bromley, during a tug-of-war challenge Saturday. The Delton Moose Lodge float announces its year-round activities during the Founders Festival parade. ; Founders Festival parade; Pennock Health Services �Page 4 — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Seasonal fly-by Will the real Justin Amash please stand up? Summer seems to be flying by — maybe not as fast as a hummingbird’s 60 or so wing flaps per second. Cooler temperatures Tuesday, coupled with falling leaves from walnut trees, provid­ ed a feeling of autumn. But the calendar still shows more than five weeks of sum­ mer. That might give people a reason to flap their wings. ’ We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have aphoto to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Safety leaders Banner Nov. 5, 1953 Six of the safety leaders at the Hastings E. W. Bliss plant were pho­ tographed a week ago Monday with their safety flag that symbolized 35 days without a lost-time accident in the machine shop and 44 days without a lost-time mishap in the foundry. Early this week the machine shop and foundry still were free of accidents. Pictured are (front, from left) Ted Mead, side floor; Adrian Smith, vice depart­ ment; (back) Bob Reid, assistant to the safety director; Keith Ryan, core room; Vern Smith, lathe department: and Ed Davis, planer department. THINK SAFETY BLISS SAFETY RECORD SINCE LAST LOST TIME CASE MACHINE SHOP 35 DAYS FOUNDRY 44 DAYS IT PAYS TO WORK SAFELY Gary Smith of Wayland recognized the people in a mystery photo published in the Aug. 7 Banner. The guys were members of the Sunset Valley Boys, a Wayland-area band from the late 1950s and early 1960s. Smith identified the members as (from left) Jerry Whitcomb of Moline, Duane Smith of Wayland, Judy Thomas of Hastings, Bob Afman and Eugene Bergeron of Wayland. The band played at county fairs and carnivals and even was on Green Valley Jamboree. Duane Smith was Gary’s older brother and a student at Michigan State University. He died at age 19 in a car accident one night after band practice. The band dissolved shortly afterward. Gary was 8 years old when his brother died, so he wasn’t positive about the spelling of the names. Judy Thomas was a Hastings graduate who often performed with area groups and eventually recorded her own albums. Reader questions creative headlines Barry Township needs passionate police chief To the editor: I would like to comment on the recent res­ ignation of Police Chief Victor Pierce. IP annoys me that, because of others who feel they are above the law, our community is now much less safe than it was before. ' I did not go to the meetings regarding this controversy and, in hindsight, regret that decision. Because of these individuals and their actions, our community is now more vulnerable than before. We will no longer have reserve officers visible on our school grounds, response times will be much longer, and now we seem to have a community divid­ ed and angry, which is never good. I, for one, am not angry, just saddened. Working at the school and living in this com­ munity, I feel that the police presence on school grounds has made a huge difference in the security of our children. When we did have trouble, it seemed all we had to do was make a call and, in no time, somebody was there to assist us. I realize that Chief Pierce might have been a little overzealous concerning the amount of reserve officers, but having too much protec­ tion is like having too much money — there is never enough. It seems that sitting down and working things out in an adult manner was too much for some people to comprehend. It’s my hope that whoever replaces Pierce has the same passion for making our community safe as he did. Cindy Glenn, Delton To the editor: What is “favorability” and in what diction­ ary or thesaurus did your publisher or head­ line writer find it cited or defined (July 31 issue: “As primary nears, politicians’ favora­ bility is at all-time low”)? I assume, when they cannot find an exist­ ing word to fill his needs, like the great bard, they create a new one. They haven’t a clue about how their meandering musings and continuous abuse of the English language have made them the laughing stock of early morning coffee shop jocularity (yes, “jocular­ ity” is a real word). Larry Hamp, Hastings (Editor’s note: The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, among others, lists “favorability” as a noun variant of the adjec­ tive ‘favorable.” “Favorability” often is used in reference to politics or politicians, and is frequently paired with the word “rat­ ing”) GET ALL THE LOCAL NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. When Republican primary election for the 3rd Congressional District seat was over late Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, voters and constituents may have gotten a better look at the two candidates than they did throughout the campaign. Around 10:30 p.m., challenger. Brian Ellis conceded , the election and told his supporters he had already placed a con­ gratulatory phone call to incumbent Justin Amash. Ellis acknowledged Amash’s victory and offered his support for the fall election during that phone call, though he had to leave the message on Amash’s voice mail. Later in the evening, when area televi­ sion stations interviewed Amash and asked him about the phone call, Amash readily admitted that the voice mail receipt of Ellis’ congratulatory phone call was no accident. “I’m not talking to him, he knowingly lied throughout the campaign,” respond­ ed Amash. “And he had the audacity to call me and pretend there’s nothing wrong? That’s pretty low.” Amash went on to say, “Ellis owes my family and this community an apology for the disgusting, despicable smear cam­ paign. I ran for office to stop people like you.” Ellis wasn’t the only victim of Amash’s contemptible rhetoric, there was even room for disgrace of a former Congressman who served this area well. Amash characterized former Congressman Pete Hoekstra, an Ellis sup­ porter, as “nothing but a lobbyist, a dis­ grace,” and then leveled a detestable per­ sonal insult directly to Hoekstra when he said, “I’m glad we can hand you one more loss before you fade into total obscurity and irrelevance.” Amash’s go-it-alone political style won’t get him the support he will need to accomplish anything if he’s reelected to Congress in November — his unprofes­ sional demeanor just might leave him standing alone in the dark. Amash has a history of bad manners, starting from the way he handled his predecessor, former Congressmen Vern JEhlers^ whom he fan against to seize his first term in Congress. Before Ehlers even announced he was stepping down, then-State Rep. Amash said he had plans on running against Ehlers. In a news release at that time, Amash was already beginning to reveal his incivility. “I respect Rep. Ehlers, and I appreciate his many years of service,” Amash said in the release, “but my feeling is the district needs someone with a fresh perspective and different take on how government should operate. This is * about bringing restraint to the federal government.” Ehlers’ take when he later announced that he would not seek another term, was that the seat needed to go to someone who would continue its long tradition of honor and political character. “My decision has absolutely nothing to do with Mr. Amash,” said Ehlers at the time. “I am not the least bit worried about any of those thinking of running next fall. I think their chances would have been zero if I were in the race. I hope the next person will value integrity and honesty as I do, and work very hard for this district and state. If you are not in the middle, you’re not likely to make great strides.” Ehlers added that, “an honorable per­ son to the extreme left or right could have an impact if respected by their col­ leagues.” At the time, people close to Ehlers said he decided not to seek reelection in order to spend more time with his wife, Johanna, who was suffering from cancer. Ehlers said of his wife, “She’s been a trooper, it’s not easy to be a political wife. She did a great job raising our kids.” Personally, I’ve talked to Amash only once when I met him in Grand Rapids during ArtPrize and, after talking with him for a few minutes, I remember telling my wife that he seemed like just another political narcissist. When I think back to some of the men who represented this district in the past, this guy doesn’t hold a candle to the level of professionalism of those who came before him. I can remember as a child attending the Barry County Fair with my dad when for­ mer Congressmen Jerry Ford was on hand to talk with constituents. He was a tall man, dressed in a bright white shirt with his sleeves all rolled up. I can remember how my dad referred to him as a soft-spoken man and how no one would have guessed that he might become pres­ ident. Ford was elected in 1948 to represent what was then Michigan’s 5 th Congressional District, which he did for nearly 25 years before he was asked by President Richard Nixon to fill the posi­ tion of vice president after Spiro Agnew resigned under allegations of income tax evasion and bribery in 1973. In the following months, due to his involvement in the Watergate scandal, Nixon resigned his office, and Ford was sworn in as the 38 th president of the United States — 40'years ago this past Saturday. Throughout Ford’s years of service, from his days at the Barry County Fair to his leadership as our rep­ resentative in Washington, D.C., he was known for his integrity, which experts say led to Nixon’s decision to name Ford as Agnew’s successor. Ford’s down-to-earth conversational style got him re-elected over the years and opened his path to the presidency. Another comfortable representative of the people was Paul Henry who was elected to the district’s Congressional seat in 1984. A former professor at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Henry served as a staffer in Congress with the responsi­ bility of promoting constant communica­ tion within the party caucus. Henry then served in the Michigan House of Representatives and followed that with one term in the Michigan Senate before running for Congress. He served in Congress for 8 1/2 years before his death from brain cancer. In an article written after Henry’s death by former aide Beth Bandstra-Decker, Henry was portrayed as a wonderful per­ son who, if he were alive today, might also have served as the country’s presi­ dent. Bandstra-Decker went on to say that Henry would be disappointed with our current political climate. During his years in Congress, Henry visited our office at least twice a year to discuss the issues of the day. He was always interested in talking about business and answering any questions we had. He was a true gentleman and was character­ ized by those close to him as a person that was never rude or arrogant. Henry was succeeded in Congress by Ehlers, a fellow Calvin College faculty member who served the 3rd Congressional District? (formerly the 5th District) for 16 years. In a news con­ ference when Ehlers told media represen­ tatives he had decided not to seek reelec­ tion, he said, “The most important thing to me is that people realize I tried my very best to be an honest person, a person of integrity, who worked my hardest for them.” He went on to say, “Some people stay too long — I wanted to go out while I was still a strong leader playing a valuable role, not forced out by health or age.” A moderate Republican, Elhers was known for his work ethic, intelligence and his temperament for working closely with members from both parties. Ehlers also visited our office at least twice a year. I can remember him stop­ ping in alone, without any staffers, and spending an hour or more discussing whatever we wanted to talk about. Looking back, these three gentlemen became known for their ability to work across party lines and forging strong rela­ tionships with members of both parties due to their reputation of personal integri­ tyThat’s where Amash will find repre­ senting this district difficult. His strength will be lost in his inability to build mean­ ingful, respectful relationships on either side of the aisle. , The campaign that Amash called “dis­ gusting and despicable,” wasn’t any dif­ ferent than any other political campaign because today’s campaigns tend to focus more on what the opponent will do or has done rather than focusing on what the candidate intends to do, if elected. Looking back to the Ford, Henry and Ehlers campaigns — they were about what their constituents wanted rather than about defaming their opponents. If we expect to solve any of the big issues fac­ ing the country today, such as the econo­ my, the deficit and jobs, it will take lead­ ers like Ford, Henry and Ehlers who are willing to work together to find meaning­ ful resolution. Ford once said that the political lesson of Watergate was, “Never again must America allow an arrogant, elite guard of political adolescents to bypass the regular party organization and dictate the terms of a national election.” Sharing Ford’s concerns today, we, as citizens, must realize that arrogant and political adolescents who think they can draw a line in the sand with demands for action will likely make it impossible for government to solve any of the important challenges facing this nation’. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — Page 5 Sheriff’s response to jail officer’s felony charges is an embarrassment To the editor: • The answer that Barry County’s chief elect­ ed law enforcement officer gave to a question from woodtv.com as to why a corrections officer under his direction was allowed to quit rather than be fired was, “I’m trying to rack my brain on why we accepted that [resigna­ tion], I’m gonna have to ask my under sher­ iff...” Given the fact that charges since brought against this corrections officer are serious (two felonies, two misdemeanors) and two women are now victims of crimes committed against them while in custody at the Barry County Jail, I find Sheriff Dar Leaf’s lack of knowledge unacceptable. What do you The accused is only “half-booked” into jail? Mugshots are not required when charged with a felony crime? The amount of time spent at my breasts from a male corrections officer was overkill during my booking at the Barry County Jail. I was fingerprinted, mugshots were taken, and an unacceptable “pat-down” was given — all for driving on a suspended license? I personally have made Sheriff Leaf aware of abuse in his department. It was not easy confronting it publicly in my letter to the edi­ tor published in the Oct. 31 Banner, but it needed to be done, since he refused to take my complaint seriously. I knew that a naked body imaging system could be abused by think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: Police agencies are report­ ing an increase in violent crime related to the online classified advertisement site, Craigslist. Are you comfort­ able listing or responding to classified ads at online web­ sites? For this week: A Kentucky school district is opting out of the federal lunch program for the upcoming school year because students don’t like the stricter nutritional standards and healthier lunches. Are you happy with the lunches served to your chil­ dren or grandchildren in their public schools? Yes No 14% 86% □ Yes □ No The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings BcUUlCI* some people on his staff, so I chose to share my experience in hopes of avoiding more abuse of power. Two years later, he still has not taken crimes committed by his staff with the seriousness our county citizens deserve nor with the professional integrity a sheriff must have. Sheriff Leaf was elected as the Barry County Sheriff, not Bob Baker. Sheriff Leaf shouldn’t be scratching his head trying to fig­ ure out why this was allowed. Under Sheriff Baker is under the Leaf’s direction, so the sheriff’s response is unacceptable. Sheriff Leaf is paid to run the department and direct his staff with policies and procedures to fol­ low. If he did not have a procedure in place for his staff to follow, then he failed his staff, the inmates in his custody and the Barry County citizens who elected him. If the undersheriff did not follow a procedure that Leaf had made clear was to happen in the event of these recent allegations against the former corrections officer, then it is the sher­ iff’s duty to keep staff under his direction from failing to perform the duties according to his established policies and procedures. Now, months later, after these allegations have been leaked to the media, Leaf’s response makes it obvious that he has not confronted this. At the end of the day, Sheriff Leaf holds responsibility for his entire depart­ ment as it works under his direction — or lack of. Three months after the charges were sought and a Barry County Corrections officer was allowed to quit, Sheriff Leaf then started to rack his brain on how this was allowed. Really? Months after the fact? When his department had enough evidence to support the complaint and send charges for possible prosecution of the corrections officer, he did not deem it necessary to personally fire him? To take this opportunity and make it very clear to his entire staff that any abuse of his authority would have serious consequences? That you will have zero tolerance of anyone abusing power? Obviously, he did not. Had Sheriff Leaf done more than throw stones at me for bringing to his attention a problem within his department, we may not have two women today who, under the sher­ iff’s custody, became possible victims of these alleged crimes, crimes committed by the sheriff’s staff while on duty. Sheriff Leaf’s John Jacobs • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • President 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Frederic Jacobs Vice President Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker • NEWSROOM• Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) $45 per year elsewhere Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson $40 per year in adjoining counties POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 Laura Christensen, Wayland Citizens should arm with cell phones against police intimidation To the editor: Am article in the Aug. 4 Detroit Free Press regarding the inappropriate use of reserve officers in Barry Township is a worry to all Michigan citizens, not just those of Barry County. I encourage all citizens to become wellacquainted with using their cell phones to take photos and videos. If citizens observe what they believe to be potentially inappro­ priate behavior by police or reserve officers, they should take photos and videos and immediately send them to another phone, a television station or a newspaper. In case the police confiscate the phone, having forward­ ed the photos or videos would protect the information in case the police “accidentally” delete the pictures. Citizens must remember that the police and the police chief are there to serve the commu­ nity, not intimidate it. The police chief needs to remember he was never put there by his god. He was put there to serve the citizens of the community. John F. Frenzel, Saginaw Residents should recognize what a police force offers To the editor: I’d like to know what is wrong with people in Barry County and in Barry Township in that they want to trash the police all the time. I liked Mary Sager’s letter in the July 31 Banner. I think the police are doing a great job, and I like the idea of having ride-a-longs (the reserves) for them. I also like the idea of those trained at school. I wasn’t at either meeting about this because I didn’t know about them. Maybe people don’t remember, but, before we got our own police force, we had to rely on the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and the Michigan State Police to come down from Hastings. Before that, the MSP had to come from Wayland. The response time was as good as it could be coming from so far, but I love that we have our own. I think they all do a great job in our county and township, and I love all the extras because we’re covered much better. . They complain because our chief doesn’t say much at the meetings, but how do you defend doing a great job? I’m sure, if you need them, you’d be glad they’re there for you. Please respect what they do for us. Zelma Armintrout, Delton Let people vote oh wolf. management To the editor: Wolves currently occupy only 5 percent of their historic range. In the short time since their federal protections were stripped, hun­ dreds of Great Lakes wolves have been killed by hunters and trappers. Minnesota, Wisconsin, and now Michigan have rushed to the killing frenzy. Recent actions by these states further encourage dramatic reductions in wolf populations, reminiscent of recent his­ tory when widespread killing of the animals nearly extirpated the entire species. Wisconsin has authorized use of dogs to chase down wolves, snare and leg-hold traps. Minnesota pays predator controllers for each wolf killed. Michigan falsely claimed a hunt was necessary to reduce conflicts. A lawsuit has been brought in federal court citing “hos­ tile and biologically reckless” actions of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in delisting wolves, violating the Endangered Species Act. In this critical climate, how has Michigan’s legislature, Gov. Snyder, the DNR, the NRC as well as the ludicrously tagged Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management (who seem to believe if they use the word “sci­ ence” enough in their absurd rhetoric, they can dupe the legislature into buying their “Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act”) come to the colossally misinformed consensus that killing more wolves is a sound course of action? Is it collective ignorance? Is it callous disregard for the wolf’s tenuous recovery? Is it sheer inability to grasp the tenets of responsible wildlife stewardship? Or, is it, “Hey, Wisconsin and Minnesota’s intent to annihilate the animals looks good, let’s emulate their criminally inept model?” Contact your representative today. Tell them to let the people vote on the “Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.” If Michigan’s legislature vacates its moral duty on this one, to let the people vote, their failure will echo far beyond Lansing. Marcie Terwilliger, Charlotte LETTERS continued on page 12 8 Prairieville Township FARMERS MARKET DIG-IT, INC IS HIRING! i p Starts Saturday, August 16, 2014 “Specializing in directional drilling” www.dig-it-inc.com Running every Saturday Through November, weather permitting Hiring for General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. Must have a CDL or able to get CDL and Clean Driver’s License Email resume to john.hendershot@dig-it-inc.com k 77588510 or Fax to: 269-945-3084. j 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL 10115 S. Norris Road • 269-623-2664 For additional information, please visit our website at: Prairievilletwp-mi.org J Public Land Auction i The following County Treasurers will be offering tax-reverted real4 estate at public Auction on August 18th, 2014: Kalamazoo & Barry. The Auction will be held at The Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo, Ml 49048. Registration will begin at 11:30am, Auction will begin at 12:00pm. Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. For more information or for a list of the properties being sold, visit |ur BRIAN CHEESEMAN DIANN FRYE Wishing you both a fantastic day: Love, Constance website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are also available at your local County Treasurer's Office. Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com lack of empathy for people who are abused by his department is obvious by his very words alone. John F. Kennedy once said “there are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.” The price of Sheriff Leaf’s time in the depart­ ment has cost citizens. How much more can we afford? As a Second Amendment supporter, I will say that, for the time Dar Leaf has spent sup­ porting gun rights, he has lost something crit­ ical for all men, women and children in Barry County: Human rights. 77588822 77588824 That Guy TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT n the Spot 616-581-4142 269-953-4637 Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 We dean: Carpet/Upholstery, Lamp Shades, Drapes, Auto/RV's and more! Ask us about Fiber Protection and Pet Odor Removal ROOM SPECIAL ■aii Cleaning Includes: deodorizing, $97"" pre-treating, soil-retardant, | I moving of furniture, and spot and stain removal. IPRICE INCLUDES STANDARD SIZE ROOM / MIN. 2 ROOMS For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. I I www.thatguyonthespot.com / 616-581-4142 / 269-953-4637 I �Page 6 — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77588717'. COUNTY, continued from page 1 Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapel umc.org for more information. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. . PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10: 30 a.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “Strenghtening Famlies Thru Christ” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday" Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pio­ neer Club, will return Sept. 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will con­ tinue throughout the summer. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - “SON HARVEST COUNTY FAIR,” Aug. 21-31. Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Wed./Thurs. 9 am2:30 p.m., Pre K-6th grade. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages. 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, August 17, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. August 17 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. August 18- Recovery Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945­ 2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER SCHEDULE - Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs This information on worship service is provided by-The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Hum PrST fflWWIWF 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Robert W. MacKenzie 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - Robert W. MacKenzie, of Hastings, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Pennock Hospital at the age of 89. He was bom on December 25, 1924 in Boyne City, to Henry and Edith (Hawkins) MacKenzie and was the last surviving child of 10 children. He married Blanche M. Crawford in 1945 which ended in divorce. He then married Maxine Crowe and she has preceded him in death. He was employed at Hastings Manufacturing for 29 years then retired. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, watching western movies and reading Louis L’Amour books. He built his own home on Algonquin Lake and was very particular in its upkeep and how his yard was cared for. Surviving are his four children, Robert K. MacKenzie, Vicki MacKenzie, Carol Paige and Gail (Bill) Barry; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild with two on the way. He was also preceded in death by a daugh­ ter, Janice K. Erskine. Robert loved going out to breakfast and socializing with his friends from Hastings Free Methodist Church. Robert was at Lauer Family Funeral Home-Wren Chapel 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings where his family received relatives and friends on Monday, August IE, 2014 from 10 a.m. until ttelime of services at 11 a.m. Pastor Brian Teed officiated. Private interment followed. Please visit www. lauerfh. com and share condolences for Robert’s family. understand the constrictions of looking for enough money. We talked about bonding for our facility, too. That’s ultimately a decision this county board will have to make, but we’ve found a funding scenario that will serve our needs.” Only Dull and DeYoung were unconvinced during the roll call vote that, on a 5-2 vote, ended Patton’s saga and sent him looking for his shovel. In other business, the county board: • Heard from Johnstown Township resident George Hubka who, during the public com­ ment period, presented concerns regarding an eight-bedroom, lakefront vacation rental home constructed, according to Hubka, on a county building permit that allowed only a three-bedroom structure. “The residents of Johnstown Township are concerned that they are not getting equal and protective enforcement under the Barry County zoning ordinance,” Hubka told com­ missioners. “Jim McManus [county planning zoning administrator] says he can’t do any­ thing about it because it’s already there. I say ‘Bunk.’ I know a building in New York City that was built higher than the zoning ordi­ nance allowed and they made them take the top four floors off.” Hubka says the home is being purchased by a corporate entity that is now renting the home to vacationers and advertising the 4,300-square-foot structure as available to sleep 24. “They’ve even pitched tents in the yard,” charged Hubka. “There could be 30 people there at a time. It’s time for us to get some enforcement under the zoning ordinance or it’s time for a new planning and zoning direc­ tor.” Though commissioners do not immediately respond to public comments, Dull disregarded colleague Craig Stolsonburg’s procedural cau­ tion to state that Johnstown Township officials have been aware of the situation for “well over two months” and that “Jim [McManus] has dodged the bullet on it.” Though he preferred to save further discus­ sion of a similar concern in his district for a later time, DeYoung mentioned having received a letter of concern and that matter has been “kicked up to PCI [Professional Code Inspections of Michigan]. It kind of goes hand in hand with this issue.” In a phone message Wednesday afternoon, McManus suggested the matter is an ongoing affair. “The planning and zoning department strives to enforce all of its ordinances in a timely manner,” said McManus. “Sometimes those times take longer than others, in certain cases. I don’t have a lot of comment on the matter, as this is an ongoing situation.” • Approved a resolution to partially termi­ nate a PA 116 land preservation agreement with the Chase Family of Woodland Township due to an issue with the legal description of the property. • Approved a resolution to authorize the board chair to sign an interlocal agreement aligning Barry County with Allegan and Kent counties and the City of Grand Rapids in a new workforce development region effective Oct. 1. The new interlocal agreement repre­ sents a transfer from the Barry, Branch, Calhoun workforce development region. • Approved a resolution to contract with Michigan Office Solutions to convert archive images of deed records into digital format at a cost not to exceed $30,000 with funds to be paid from the register of deeds’ automation fund. • Authorized Godwin Plumbing to replace the boiler at the courthouse at a cost not to exceed $70,000 with funds to be paid from the building rehabilitation fund. • Approved claims in the amount of $156,303, pre-paid invoices in the amount of $2,947,980, and commissioner payroll in the amount of $7,270. • Received the 2011-13 Behavioral Risk Factor Survey report from Barry Eaton Health Department Health Officer Colette Scrimger and Health Analyst Anne Barna. Barna called the attention of commissioners to the county’s good performance data in rela­ tion to the entire state, citing specific progress in decreasing alcohol consumption rates. Improving rates in access to health care are expected to continue due to the Affordable Care Act, pointed out Barna. Identified as a specific area of concern, however, is data indicating that two-thirds of the county’s pop­ ulation is overweight or obese. “Part of the reason we do the survey is to support the work of health care coalitions in the county,” said Scrimger. “Groups like the Substance Abuse Coalition, the Tobacco Reduction Task Force, and the B.Healthy Coalition need this local data.” Following the conclusion of Tuesday’s meeting, the board met in a budget workshop. Its next meeting will be as a committee of the whole Tuesday, Aug. 19, beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county court­ house, 220 W. State St., Hastings. GED INSTRUCTOR WANTED Part-time (18 hours per week), cdntract position providing basic instruction in subjects required to pass the GED or equivalent exarnination. Knowledge of new State GED requirements, common core standards, and computer-aided instruc­ tion is necessary. Successful applicant must possess a valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate and pass required background check. Experience and knowledge of cognitive behavioral theory and motivational inter­ viewing techniques to aid adult students in a criminal justice/correctional setting preferred. Please send cover letter, and resume by August 29, 2014, to Dawn M. Wood, Office of Community Corrections, 206 W. Court Street, Suite 104, Hastings, Ml 49058, or email to dwood@barryco.org. ' 77588726 Nancy Bennett MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Nancy Bennett, age 89, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Nancy was bom on July 28, 1925 the daughter of Gilbert and Nellie (Taylor) Shackell. She attended school in England, graduating in 1939. Nancy married Richard Bennett on December 4, 1946. She worked for Hastings Manufacturing for a number of years, until retirement. Nancy enjoyed gardening. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Nancy great­ est love wa^ her family. Nancy was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Gilbert and Nellie Shackell; husband, Richard Bennett; and brother, Gilbert Shackell. She is survived by her son, Terry and Christine Bennett; daughter, Sally and Don Hutchinson; grandchildren, Brad (Loni) Bennett, Shannon Wilson (Doug Beasley), Angie (Mike) Cronen, Kristy (Jeff) Warner; sister-in-law, Maxine (Don) Springer; many great-grandchildren; three great-great-grand­ children; nieces, Jan Miller, Sue (Mike) Murphy and many great nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. A memorial service was held on Monday, August 11, 2014 . at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Pastor Jason Thiel officiated the serv­ ice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. City of Hastings Request for Bids: Riverwalk 2 Sealed Bids for construction of the Riverwalk Phase 2 project will be received by the City of Hastings Clerk/Treasurer at 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 10:00 AM local time on September 2, 2014. The envelope contain­ ing the bid must be identified on the outside as “Bid for the Riverwalk Phase 2”. Bids received after this time will not be considered. SCOPE OF PROJECT: The Project consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and services necessary to complete all work associated with the Project including but not limited to the following: grading, asphalt paving, con­ crete paving, electrical, cast-in-place concrete, landscaping, fencing, storm sew­ ers, site furnishings, signage, stream bank stabilization, and the construction of a concrete overlook deck. REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS: Plans and specifications may be obtained from the Landscape Architect’s FTP site at no charge. Contact VIRIDIS Design Group at (269) 978-5143 or john@virdg.com. A hard copy set of the Plans and Specifications will be available for review at Hastings City Hall, 201 E. State Street, (269) 945-2468 BID SECURITY: A bid bond or a certified check in an amount equal to five per­ cent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal will be required. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: No Bidder may withdraw its proposal for a period of 45 days after the actual date of opening thereof. This time period may be extend­ ed by mutual agreement of the Owner and any Bidder or Bidders. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: The Owner reserves the right to accept any propos­ al, to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities in proposals. If award is made, it will be to the bidder whose proposal is considered to be in the best interest of the Owner. QUESTIONS: All questions are to be directed to the Landscape Architect, VIRIDIS Design Group, 313 North Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007, 269-978-5143, john@virdg.com. This project has received funding from a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant. Relevant State regulations apply. , Thomas E Emery City Clerk/Treasurer 77588812 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — Page 7 Middleville manager finalist for Battle Creek job by Elaine Garlock A Red Cross blood drive is planned at Fellowship Hall Monday, Aug. 18 from noon to 5:45 p.m. There will be replenishing soups and other food and beverages to restore one’s fluid levels. Give a pint. Save a life. Visitation and funeral for Dale Cunningham were held earlier this week. Dale was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church after longtime membership in first United Brethren Church of Lake Odessa, the local historical society and the VFW. With frequent rainfall, our lawns have not suffered their customary brown spell of most hot summers. Lawns have had to be mowed on a regular weekly basis. Flowers planted in early summer continue to do well. The lengthy planting by Jerry’s Tire along Jordan Lake Highway north of the railroad is a thing of beauty with its combination of pink, white and purple petunias. The flower bed in front of the depot on Emerson Street is beautiful, thanks to the wise planting and regular main­ tenance by the Lake Odessa Garden Club. This bed is beautiful in every season with a continuous variety of color. The large planters that grace Fourth Avenue, thanks to the Lake Odessa Arts Commission, are beautiful in all their splendor. Not only are there many urns along the street but the wall and posts at Union Bank parking lot, the cobblestone building at First street and business places just off Fourth Avenue are thriving. The little tractor with water tank and loyal volunteers makes the rounds several nights each week to keep the planters watered. Their persistence pays off. Central United Methodist Church has a busy summer schedule with weekly forenoon Bible study followed by a light lunch, three summer movies over six weeks, and a book discussion group with two books studied over the summer. Sunday school classes will resume Sept. 14. The United Methodist women of Central United Methodist Church held their annual summer salad luncheon Monday. Ladies from several neighboring churches were invited to this event, which featured devotions at table led by Patricia Wilson, the meal with a wide variety of salads, rolls and beverages. Then the company adjourned to the sanctuary where Mrs. Hahn of Alma delighted her audi­ ence with a singalong of songs, some fun and some serious, plus her beautiful violin music with taped accompaniment of piano music recorded by her mother. She is a longtime church member and a music teacher in a parochial school. Following the program, members had a business meeting to approve their mission giving for 2015 and to elect officers. A Portland couple has moved into the for­ mer Hamp house on Johnson street after finalizing the purchase. Also a new family will be moving into a house nearly across the street. After the Fendt family moved to Fifth Avenue, this left the 1400 block with no resi­ dent children. The block will again have young voices. . NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 12, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org . * * 77KQO71 A STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES & NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS Notice is Hereby Given that on Thursday, September 4,2014, the Barry County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Drainage District Boundaries from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. At that time and place, the Drain Commissioner will hear the proofs and allegations and carefully reconsider and review the description of lands comprising the Drainage Districts for the Drains listed below, and determine whether the addition or deletion of lands will more accurately define the boundaries of the land benefited by the Drains and is just and equitable pursuant to Section 197 of 1 956 PA 40, as amended. The Drains are located and established in the following municipalities, and a general description by section number of the lands proposed to be added or deleted in whole or in part include the following: DRAIN NAME MUNICIPALITY SECTIQN.NUMBEB.S COLWELL-STENDER DRAIN HASTINGS TOWNSHIP 10, 11,15 DEAN DRAIN MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP 4, 9, 10, 16, 17,21 KINNE-SUMMERS DRAIN HASTINGS TOWNSHIP 1,2, 3, 4, 9, 10,11, 12, 14,15 You are Further Notified that persons aggrieved by the decision of the Drain Commissioner to add or delete property to or from a Drainage District may seek judicial review in the Barry County Circuit Court within ten (10) days of the decision. Notice is Further Hereby Given that also on Thursday, September 4,2014, the appor­ tionments for benefits to the lands comprised within the following Drainage Districts: ColwellStender Drain, Dean Drain, Kinne-Summers Drain, will be subject to review for one day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office, located at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, I will have the tentative apportionments against parcels and municipalities within the Drainage District’s that are subject to a special assessment available to review. Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956, as amended, any owner of land within the special assessment district or any city, village, township, or county feeling aggrieved by the tentative apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner may appeal the apportionment within ten (10) cal­ endar days after the Day of Review of Apportionment by making an application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. Any drain assessments against land will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. If drain assessments against land are collected by installment, the landowner may pay the assessments in full with any interest to date at any time and thereby avoid further interest charges. by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Middleville Village Manager Rebecca Fleury is among the five finalists for the Battle Creek city manager position. Battle Creek City Commissioners reviewed 46 applications to narrow their search. The finalists include Fleury hnd the current Battle Creek interim city manager. The other three finalists are all from out of the state. Fleury has served as village manager and finance director in Middleville since 2011. “I’m honored to be considered,” said Fleury. “Professionally,. I feel like I’m ready to grow and this opportunity came along.” Fleury said she’s very happy with her job in Middleville and many great projects are just getting started, including the Main Street bridge replacement scheduled for next sum­ mer, Riverfront Redevelopment grants that will help build a community pavilion and boat launch, and extension of the Paul Henry Thomapple Trail. “These job opportunities don’t come along very often,” she said after applying for the job in Battle Creek. A year ago Fleury was a finalist for a city manager position in Kalamazoo. That job eventually was awarded to former Battle Creek assistant city manager Jim Ritsema. Fleury said she is scheduled to interview in Battle Creek next week. Joseph William Morey, Middleville and Kimberly Marie Bird, Hastings. Dustin Curtis Carroll, Hastings and Lauren Lee Ann Erb, Hastings. Keith Howard Blackie, Bellevue and Barbara Ann Skidmore, Manchester. Marvin Lawrence Dake, Delton and Jeannie Lou Tucker, Delton. Steve Keith Harshman, Nashville and Sarah Ann VanCampen, Nashville. Michael Jack Barnes, Bellevue and Debra Ann Thomas, Bellevue. Aaron Michael Lomonaco, Delton and Megan Madelyn Schepler, Delton. William Cook Dawson, Shelbyville and Denise Lynn Neahusan, Shelbyville. Ronald Gene Gort, Jr., Byron Center and April Irene Trutsch, Middleville. John Paul Knorex, Battle Creek and Diana Jane Darnell, Battle Creek. Alan Joseph Mater, Nashville and Rachel Lynn Niemeyer, Alto. James Jackson Leslie, Grand Rapids and Beth Ann Schoendorf, Middleville. Jordan Lee Sprague, Nashville and Raven Rose Hess, Nashville. Michael Louis Schrump, Hastings and Danielle Marie^ Ffai&Vft^fingSRonald David Kauffftian, Hastings and Danielle Lanee Tobias, Hastings. Timothy Ray Hernandez, Woodland and Alicia Marie Haack, Woodland. Justin Thomas Chavis, Hastings and Misty Jo Matthews, Hastings. Steven Allen Nesbitt, Byron Center and Sherri Lynn Dawson, Plainwell. Kalsted-White Paul and Mary Lou Kalsted of Lisle, IL are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen Elizabeth, to Cody Michael White, son of Bob and Ellyn Main of Hastings and Steve White of Ogden, UT. Katie is a graduate of Downers Grove North High School and Grand Valley State University. She works as a marketing spe­ cialist for Baker Furniture in Chicago. Cody is a graduate of Hastings High School, Grand Valley State University, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He works as a licensed professional counselor for Lutheran Social Services in Chicago. They will be married- on October 25, 2014 in St. Joseph, Michigan. are hereby notified that at the time and place aforesaid, the apportionment of benefits^ and the lands comprised within the aforementioned Drainage Districts will be subject to review. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Barry County Drain Commissioner at (269) 945-1385 or the Michigan Relay Center at (800) 649-3777 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. August 13, 2014 77588816 Russell Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner Vai Bauchman to celebrate 100th birthday Join Vai Bauchman to celebrate her 100th birthday, Sunday, August 31, 2 to 4 pan., 2:30 p.m. Candle Lighting at the Hastings Country Club, 1550 N. Broadway. No gifts please. Card welcome. RSVP by August 20: 269-948-2790. Call 269-945-9554 Hastings Banner classified ads Hastings Area Schools to SELL OUTDATED ITEMS Hastings area schools are intending to sell outdated school district items. A brief summary of items to be auctioned: • Commercial Grade Kitchen Appliances • Residential Appliances • Old Elementary Furniture • Old Projectors These items-will be sold throughRepocast.com toward the end of August 2014. Items can also be seen at: Miedema Auction House 601 Gordon Industrial Ct. Byron Center, Ml 49315 Any inquiries may be made to Dale Krueger, Director of Maintenance/Grounds (269)945-6152. 77588693 Small Business, You’re a BIG deal to us! • • • • • Key Man & Buy-Sell Funding ESOP’s 401(k) Health Insurance Financial Planning Ph: (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St., Hastings, MI www.discoveryfinancialllc.com Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC 77588711 Make a date with Adventure In addition to the assessed parcels and tracts of land in the Section numbers listed above, Hastings Township and Maple Grove Township shall be specially assessed at large for benefits of the maintenance of the aforementioned drains in each township. NOW THEREFORE, all unknown and non-resident .persons, owners, and persons interested in the above-described special assessment district, and you: Clerk of Barry County; Managing Director of the Barry County Road Commission; Supervisor of Hastings Township; Supervisor of Maple Grove Township; Rebecca Fleury, Middleville Village Manager Your fall color adventure begins with a one-da Canadian Wilderness rail excursion, then expe all that Sault Ste. Marie has to offer, including Heritage Discovery Centre^ Canadian Bushplqr Centre, Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parlc^Ctm Packages start at just $128. Fall Tours Sept. 13 - Oct. 13, 2014. srgriiircr™ ONTARIO |; call yoar :___________________ i______________ _ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 waht to give a special thanks to those people who ★ ★ voted for me for County Commissioner in the ★ ★ ★ ★ recent election. As the day of election approached, ★ ★ I was not sure that I would receive any votes at all. ★ ★ ★ ★ I did not know of a single soul who had told me ★ ★ that they would vote for me. My own mother was ★ ★ ★ ★ not even able to vote for me, since she lives across ★ ★ the street in another district. I had no political ★ ★ ★ ★ signs, not even one in my own yard. I placed no ★ ★ advertisements. I was endorsed by no one. I even ★ ★ ★ ★ had 5 of the current County Commissioners ★ ★ endorse a candidate against me. I spent no money ★ ★ ★ ★ on a campaign and yet nearly one in three voters ★ ★ believed in me enough to vote for me anyway. It is ★ ★ ★ ★ truly humbling to feel so appreciated and I am ★ ★ thankful for your continued support. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Mark Doster ★ ★ ★ Prairieville Township ★ 77588818 ★ ★ �Page 8 — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS ■ . Customer finds deal too good to be true A customer thought he was getting a deal on gasoline Aug. 3 when he pulled up to the pump at the BP gas station at 1729 South M-37 and saw the price was just 38 cents per gallon. He began fueling his vehicle when the pump suddenly shut off and then the price changed to $3.58 per gallon. The man said he went inside the station where he was reportedly told he could not pump any more gas. The man complained that he should be allowed to pay 38 cents per gallon for his gas because that was the advertised price at the pump. Sheriff’s deputies were called and the clerk explained she was train­ ing a new employee and the pump was acci­ dentally set to 38 cents per gallon. She said as soon as the mistake was discovered, they shut the pump off and returned it to the nor­ mal price of $3.58 per gallon. The officer informed the customer of the situation and told him he could pay for the $1 worth of gas he pumped at 38 cents per gallon, but any additional fuel would have to be paid for at full price of $3.5€ per gallon. Reckless driver damages sign Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of North Woodland Road and Eaton Highway near Lake Odessa on a report of a reckless driver. A caller told dis­ patchers a vehicle had been driven off the road and hit a sign on the side, then the driv­ er put the vehicle in reverse and left the area. The vehicle was believed to be an older model silver Nissan. Officers found the damaged sign and were able to bend it back into place. They were not able to locate the driver. The incident was reported about 9 p.m. Aug. 3. Gift card offer comes with a price A 66-year-old Hastings woman reported a possible attempted scam. She told. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies she received an offer in the mail for a $100 Walmart/Sam’s Club gift card. She was advised to dial a telephone number to receive the offer. When she called, she said the person on the line asked for her credit card information in order to charge her $4.95 for processing fees. The woman told the person to take the funds out of her winnings rather than charge her card, but she was told that wasn’t possi­ ble. The woman did not give the person her credit card information and hung up on the call. She wanted a police report on file in case of further similar incidents. She report­ ed the scam to police Aug. 3. Spray paint damage documented at foreclosed property An employee with Great Lakes Property reported damage to a foreclosed home in the 10000 block of Norris Road, Plainwell. The man told sheriff’s deputies he was assigned to maintain the property and on Aug. 8 he found the garage door had been spray paint­ ed. He told officers he did not know how long the door had been spray painted and that it may have been there for awhile. Hastings woman reports attempted phone scam A 33-year-old Hastings woman reported a possible phone scam Aug. 5. The woman said she received a phone call that initially was a recording advising her to “Press 1.” When she did that, the person on the other end of the line told her there was no prob­ lem with her credit card at this time, but that they could foresee something happening in the future. The Hastings woman asked to speak with a supervisor and the person argued with her before hanging up. Man claiming to be neighbor gets cash from elderly woman An elderly woman reported a scam when someone claiming to be a neighbor of hers came to her door on Banfield Road, Battle Creek, asking for assistance. The man claimed to be a neighbor and told the woman his wife had left for work and his wallet was in her vehicle. He needed $40 to purchase gas for his vehicle to get to work. He told the woman if she would loan him money, he would return and repay it. The woman believed the man was a neighbor and offered him the cash, but told police the man never returned to repay her. She told officers the man was a white male with short neat hair and a pitted face. He was wearing jogging shorts and a white shirt and parked his silver car at the end of the drive­ way near the road. The incident was report­ ed July 31. Middleville man arrested after drunk driving accident Sheriff’s deputies were called to a twovehicle accident at about 8 p.m.. Aug. 7 at Briggs Road and Bowens Mill Road, Middleville. While investigating the acci­ dent, officers arrested a 43-year-old Middleville man for operating a motor vehi­ cle while intoxicated. The man was booked into the Barry County Jail. Officers said the driver said he stopped at the stop sign at the intersection and turned left in front of another vehicle. Officers found open beer cans in the back of the man’s vehicle. Banner's police reports alert Middleville woman to scam A 54-year-old Middleville woman said she heard about a possible scam after read­ ing the Hastings Banner police reports and realized she had a similar situation happen to her. She told sheriff’s deputies • she received a call from someone saying he needed to fix the Windows program on her computer. The woman said she realized he sounded suspicious, so she started asking the caller questions and he ended up hang­ ing up. She told officers she did not give out any personal information. She said after reading of the another woman’s similar call, she wanted to report the incident and help alert others. Door found open at repossessed home A 34-year-old Clarksville man reported he was contracted to clean up a repossessed home located in the 9500 block of Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville. When he arrived at the home Aug. 8, he found a door standing open and contacted the sheriff’s department. Another door at the home had the door jamb broken. No one was inside the home, and nothing reported damaged or missing. Make a date with Adventure Your fall color adventure begins with a one-day Canadian Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Sault Ste. Marie has to offer, including the 'new' Heritage Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal. Packages start at just $178. Fall Tours Sept. 13 - Oct. 13, 2014. . t IUIRCW0N . ' ■ . ' ■ ' : ' ■ ' / ■ - ■ ■ ■ ' '■ ■ . S' ' ' ■' Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Are you a baby boomer? Don’t let retirement plans go bust If you’re a baby boomer, you’re at the point in life where, if you haven’t actually entered retirement, you’re at least approaching the outskirts. But if you’re like many of your fel­ low boomers, you may be experiencing more than a little trepidation over your financial prospects as a retiree. That’s why it’s so important for you to determine what steps to take to help improve your chances of enjoy­ ing a comfortable retirement. Just how worried are baby boomers about their future? Consider these numbers: Seventy-two percent of non-retired boomers think they will probably be forced to delay retirement, and 50% have little confidence that they will ever be able to retire, according to a recent AARP survey. Other surveys show a similarly bleak outlook among the baby boom generation. Fortunately, when it comes to building resources for retirement, you have options. Of course, if you’re in one of the younger age cohorts of the baby boom generation, your possibilities are greater — you may still have time to take measures such as boosting your 401(k) and IRA contributions, reducing your debts and positioning your portfolio to pro­ vide you with a reasonable amount of growth potential. But even if you are pretty close to retire­ ment, or at least close to the point where you initially expected to retire, you can act to bet­ ter your outcome. For one thing, you could re­ evaluate your planned date of retirement. If you really don’t mind your job and could extend your working life for even a couple of years, you could help yourself enormously in at least three ways: • You’ll add on to your retirement accounts. The longer you work, the more you can con­ tribute to your IRA and your 401 (k) or other employers-sponsored account. • You may be able to delay taking Social Security. You can start taking Social Security as early as age 62, but your benefits will be permanently reduced unless you wait until your Full Retirement Age (FRA), which will likely be 66 or 67. Your payments can increase if you delay taking your benefits beyond your Full Retirement Age, up to age 70. • You may be able to delay tapping into your retirement vehicles. The longer you wait until you begin withdrawals from your IRA and 401(k), the niore time you are giving these accounts to potentially grow. (Once you turn 70 _, you will need to generally start tak­ ing withdrawals from a traditional IRA and a 401(k) or similar plan, but you don’t face this requirement with a Roth 401(k) account.) As an alternative to delaying your retire­ ment — or possibly as an additional step you can take along with a delay you may be able to adjust your investment mix to provide you with the combination of growth and income that can help carry you through your retirement years. You can also be strategic about which investments you start taking withdrawals from, possibly allowing your portfolio to grow more than you had envi­ sioned. Start thinking now about ways you can help yourself achieve the retirement lifestyle you’ve pictured. You may want to consult with a professional financial advisor who can suggest the strategies and techniques most appropriate for your situation. In any case, with some careful planning, you can be a boomer whose retirement plans don’t go bust. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ----- STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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STOUDT, HUSBAND AND WIFE and KEITH STOUDT, II, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 22, 2009, and recorded on May 29, 2009, in Document No. 20090529­ 0005687, and re-recorded on May 5, 2014 in Document No. 2014-004392, and assigned by said mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc., as assigned,.Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($129,940.98), including interest at 5.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on September 4, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as being a parcel 205 feet East and West by 213 feet North and South in the Southwest corner of said Southwest 1/4. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 CIT.000680 FHA (08-07)(08-28) BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: K J 7 6 V: K Q J 10 6 ♦: A 5 *. 10 7 WEST EAST 4: Q 9 5 3 2 V: 9 8 4: 10 4 V: 5 4 3 ’ 10 3 2 ♦: J 4 2 • SOUTH ♦: 8 7 6 4 *4: 9 8 5 3 4: A 8 V: A7 2 ♦: K Q J 9 4:AKQ6 Dealer: South Vulnerable: East/West Lead: 34 North East 2V 5NT Pass Pass Pass Pass 1 South 2£ 2NT 7NT West Pass Pass Pass While Grand Slam hands do not show up too frequently, still they do show up once in a while. Today’s hand is a good example of partnership bidding and a keen awareness of total high card points between North and South. Let’s take a look at today’s super hand. South as opener counted his cards twice just to be sure he was not seeing things. His count for high card points came to an astounding twenty-three. A 24* opening bid was in order, and visions of a slam danced in South’s head. North as well marveled at his hand when he saw more than the usual three or four high card points that usually show up when partner opens with a big hand. This time, however, North had a strong heart suit and fourteen high card points. The bid from North bypassed the usual 24 waiting bid and went directly to the good heart suit. North bid 2V promising at least five hearts and at least eight high card points. With that knowledge, South bid 2NT opting to keep the big hand as the declaring hand and not offering the opponents the opportunity to see where all the high cards were. Not that it would have mattered on this hand, but it is a wise bridge move to keep the big hand as the closed hand and the smaller hand in value as the dummy hand. North used a 5NT bid as a quantitative bid, inviting South to a 7NT contract. North was promising 12-14 high card points as well as a strong heart suit. South readily accepted the invitation and placed the contract at 7NT. With little chance of doing much, West led the 34, the fourth down from her longest suit, a standard lead against no trump contracts. It appeared that there was little else that would have mattered. As soon as South surveyed the impressive dummy that North had laid down, it was obvious that counting total points put them in the 37 high card range. That is, of course, the magical number needed for most Grand Slams. South knew that there were only three points out, and probably the Q4 was in the West hand from the lead. Counting up the winners was South’s next step, and with all of the top cards in both hands, it was an easy and enjoyable claim of all thirteen tricks. The prize for bidding and making a Grand Slam contract was 1520 total points for a first place finish. Just how many declarers managed the 7NT contract? Just two declarers found the final contract in no trump. Can you guess where the other thirteen declarers ended up? Yes, they were in a 7V Grand Slam con­ tact, taking all thirteen tricks and scoring a 1510 score and ending up below the two 7NT declarers by a mere ten point difference but in second place just the same. Knowing about the advantage of even ten points is a huge plus in competitive bridge tour­ naments. Even in friendly social bridge circles, it is always a thrill to pick up those extra points on your side of the ledger. Once again, when you get to those daring contracts in six or seven, and you are ready to play in a small slam or a Grand Slam, consider going to the no trump bid. Who knows? That extra ten points might make you the winner for the evening. Bridge Notes: Another opportunity for those wanting to learn how to play bridge will be offered again this fall at the Hastings Community and Recreational Center. Mark your cal­ endar for Saturday, Oct. 18. “Learn Bridge in a Day?” is a nationally recognized bridge pro­ gram that presents the basics in a one-day seminar. Check the program guide with the Hastings Community and Recreation Center that will be out soon. If you know of someone who has expressed an interest in learning how to play bridge, steer them to this one-day pro­ gram. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BACK THE PAGES < Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part XV Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, Dock, ’ or Dr. Hyde. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. **** Saturday, June 13 Mrs. Vantassle’s sister came here this morning. Mrs. Scroder and her boy. I got a letter from Martha Wilcox tonight. Mrs. Vantassle and NettierHyde and her 4 children and I, we took white Maggie and Vantassle’s horse and at noon we drove up to Shelbyville to her mother’s, Mrs. Woods and got Mabie and Clifton and we went to Melvin Warner’s to see his wife Jennie Jessup Warner and her mother, Mrs. Jessup. Then we went through Mr. Warner’s woods to the old camp meeting grounds in the woods by Selkirk Lake. We ate our dinner by the lake in the Bo wary. I got some shells and stones and white sand from the lake and brought home. We got winter­ green. We had a good time on the picnic grounds. We went up to Charles Selkirk’s house and saw his wife and boy and got some water. We saw Charles Selkirk in his field a cultivating his com. So we went by his hous­ es. I saw where 6 of the Selkirks lie dead in the yard by the old Selkirk home. We had to go to Shelbyville to get some points for a plow, then we went back to Martin. Got to Vantassles just dark. Stayed here all night again. Nettie and I and the children went up town to Thomas Shepard’s store. Nettie got her cloth for a waist 12 cts. a yard. Leta slept with me tonight again. Sunday, June 14 Nettie Alvina Falk Hyde’s birthday 31 years. Bom June 14, 1865. Flag day today. Nettie, Leta, Lora, Rankin, Opal and I, we came from Jack Vantassle’s this afternoon. From Martin. We got-home a little after 4 o’clock. Then we had some supper and Lottie Fox and Joe Wilson was a coming down so I rode down home with them. Mattie did not come ‘till long after dark. She went with George Kem and his wife to her folks in Johnstown. Mrs. Wickwire [Mary A. Wickwire, April 19, 1819-June 12, 1896] was burned today in Banfield cemetery. The funeral was at her home in Prairieville. The Selkirk that died in Charlotte was an uncle of Charles Selkirk’s, his father’s half brother. His name was Samuel Kelsey Selkirk. He was burned in Mountain Home cemetery in Kalamazoo. _ Monday, June 15 It rained last night a good deal. Mattie washed today. I went in to the cemetery and took a lot of violets and set out on Mrs. Strong’s 3 graves and to Mrs. Content’s grave and Josephine Johnson’s grave. Then it rained. I went to see Orra Storms ‘till after the rain. I gave Mrs. Carpenter some sweet alysium to put on Mr. Carpenter’s grave. Alley and Ella McLeay here. Dr. McLeay and Alley had their photos taken today in John Brigham gallery. Frances and Birdie Merlau here a minute. We went and got our mail. Mr. Christian Harold. Mrs. Carpenter and I, we went to see Det Blackman about some straw­ berries, then we went tonight to see Permelian Collier a while and Mattie went to George Kern’s tonight. Mr. Norris here after com. Will Armstrong here arid got the rest of my tomato plants. Now I got done a writing in my diary. I am a going to bed. Tuesday, June 16 It is a nice day today but some cool. Emily Armstrong and Mrs. Lucy Carpenter here. We went down town after some strawberries but the man was not there. So I came home. Then he came along. I got 3 quarts 15 cts., 5 cts a quart. Ida Brandstetter got some and Mrs. Carpenter and Emily Armstrong. I wrote a letter to Mary A. Bugbee and one to Estella McDonald. Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Wilcox here this afternoon. We went in to the ceme­ tery and we watered our plants. Then I went after my mail and Mattie had got it. So I went home. I got a letter from Alice Wilcox and one from Mrs. Judkins. I went down to Mrs. Carpenter’s tonight to see Mrs. Nathanel Woodman. Then Mrs. Mary Jones came and we 4 had a good visit. Then Mary and I went home. Wednesday, June 17 It is a real nice day today. Will Armstrong came and hoed out my garden for me this forenoon and I pulled and hoed the old prick­ ly lettuce, burdock and catnip all along my fence that got seeded from John Doster’s gar­ den and I weeded one of my aspargus beds all out. Took me ‘till noon. Then Leta, Lora, Nettie, Rankin and Opal came here and stayed ‘till night. Then Dock came after them. Sarah Silcox here and brought me 2 dozen of eggs, 8 cts. a doz. 16 cts. Mrs. Higgins and PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on September 3, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request Mark Doorlag, 15704 Rich Lane, Hickory Corners, Ml 49060, for variance for the construction of an addition to a non-conforming single family dwelling that fails to meet the front yard setback requirements pursuant to section 4.24 “Waterfront Lots”. The subject property is 15704 Rich Lane, Hickory Corners, Ml 49060- 08-12-040-000-00 & 08-12-040-001-00 and is located in the R2 zoning dis­ trict. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed mate­ rials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77588814 Mr. Higgins’ mother here. Mrs. Russell here ‘till past noon. Nettie and I and the children went into Orra Storm’s then we went into the cemetery and watered my plants and Nettie and Albert watered theirs. Hardy Orr, he came and paid me the 10 dollars that he got of me a while ago. Anna Harthom here. She brought me her baby’s photo and one to Nettie. I got a little pocketbook for Opal 20 cents and 2 1/2 yrs. of calico for an apron for Opal Hyde. She took the calico home with her tonight. I got a lot of pie plant [rhubarb] for Nettie and put it in her buggy. Arthur Turrell here tonight a few minutes. Nettie and I and children went in to see Eva Cairns and into both stores. Myrtle Wilcox here after Lavem and Ralph Cairns. Blanch Higgins here. Thursday, June 18 It is a real warm day today. Mrs. Wilcox and Mrs. Robinson here most all day. I went up to get some sausage or beef. I could not get any. I went down with Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Wilcox to her house then came home watered plants and then Mrs. Wilcox came here and we went in the cemetery and watered our plants. I patched today. Mary Ann Mosier here and Mary Fox here and her 2 boys. Lora Hyde here a little while. She went to the church to practice for children’s day. Mattie Slawson has gone down to Mr. Horton’s since supper. There was an Indian woman and 4 papooses in to Mr. Nelson’s store this after­ noon a selling baskets and trading. Mrs. Wilcox and I, we went into the store to see them. Mrs. Wilcox gave me a slip of her spot­ ted petunia. Mrs. Goss has moved on her farm ‘till September. She was down town this afternoon. Friday, June 19 Lora Hyde came down and practiced for children’s day. Then she went home and after dinner I started and went up to Dr. McLeay’s and staid ‘till most dark. Then Ella McLeay came down with me. Sady and Ally went down tonight to practice. Leta and Lora here with Dr. Hyde tonight. Dr. McLeay gave me a piece of cloth that the south Sea Islander women make out of the bark of a tree. Pound it to a pulp and spread and roll it and put it in the sun to dry. The tree is called [word is illegible]. Then he gave me 7 badges, 2 from Michigan, one from California and one from Pennsylvania, one from Idaho, one for Tennessee, one from New Jersey and one from Maryland. 2 of A.M. Todd for congress­ man and one reception badge and a piece of Ella’s waist for a satchet bag. Leta, Lora went home with Dr. Hyde. Nettie was gone when I got home. Sam Deback was here. I gave him a lot of my tomato plants tonight. How it did rain while I was up to Ella McLeay’s. Leta got my mail tonight. I saw Willie go by after George, Frances and Birdie. They went to Kalamazoo. Nettie Kem here today. She did not come any father then the kitchen where Mattie was. Saturday, Jyne.20 It is tremendous hot today. Mrs. Carpenter and I went to Mary Jones’ to see Mrs. Nathanel Woodman. She went home with Amy Silcox. Then Mrs. Carpenter and I, we went to see Mrs. John Crump, she is better. We stopped in to see Mrs. Higgins and his blind mother. I got 3 1/2 lbs. of sausage 35 cts. of Mrs. Paine and Mr. Doolittle was here. I got 1 qt. of raspberries of him 8 cts., is all he had left and I got 2 dozen eggs of Sarah Silcox 16 cts. Mrs. Carpenter here. Leta and Lora here just a minute. They had been to practice for children’s day., Willie Merlau here. They had a big row to Dwight Vanhorn’s today. His wife came over and got some of her clothes. He won’t have her there... they have parted. He stays to his sister’s Ella Gibb.s Sunday, June 21 It is so dreadful hot today. Frances and Birdie came here. I went with them to Children’s Day. Came back and Leta and Lora here ‘till most night. The Dock came after them and they went home. Mattie went off to George Kern’s about 4 o’clock, did not getfhome ‘till between 9 and 10 in the evening. Mrs. Carpenter here. She and I went into the cemetery and took some flowers to my 7 graves. I stopped in to Mrs. Carpenter’s. When I came back then I saw Mattie, she and Kerns went to the north to meet George Kem. Then I came in the house and got my pail and 5 cts. and went and got a quart of milk to Mrs. Smith’s and I had a dish of bread and milk and raspberries. I got the raspberries of Mr. Doolittle yesterday. Monday, June 22 Mattie washed. I went to John Cairns and got one dollar’s worth of light brown sugar. Then I took one of my palms down and gave it to Permelian. She was not there. I put it on the porch and stopped in to Mrs. Wilcox’s. Then I got one dollar’s worth of lard to Det Blackman’s. Then I came home. I took a let­ ter to the office to send to Martha Bunnell. I took a letter to the office to send to Martha Bunnell. I want to know about Willie Brongs a getting killed and ate by animals. Mr. Wilcox and Nettie came here and picked cherries. Mattie picked a few. Then I sprayed my potato vines with Paris green water. Then I went to Mrs. Nelson’s and Cahills with Mrs. Carpenter. Then I trimmed one of my box elder trees. Then we had supper. Mattie and I pitted the cherries and she canned them. 5 cans of them, 5 quarts. Mrs. Wilcox gave me her group of 7 children. Nettie came down­ town tonight and Rankin and Leta. She went up town and sold a bushel of cherries for Leta and Lora. She wanted me to go home with her. So I went. Opal is sick. Leta slept with me tonight. Tuesday, June 23 It is a real nice day today. I am here all day today and I am a going to stay tonight again. John Rickmore here today a peddling rasp­ berries 7 cts. a quart. Hurburt Doolittle and his wife was here today to get his little boy’s arm set. He broke it. He fell out of a big wagon. When Dock got it set then Merrit Wood came after him. His wife was sick and he went home and was gone about 2 hours and came back. Nettie and I pitted about 10 gallons of cherries and she put up a lot of them. I saw Susie Deprester and Mrs. Carpenter and Cecilia Diamond. Then after supper Dock started for the Woods again. Jimmy Mosier here and Charley Fox here a helping Dock Hyde. Leta and I, we went way over in the woods. Little Opal is not well at all. Nettie and the children are a singing tonight. Dock is a working in hay. They went up to Rutland and got 2 loads of new hay today. It is cool night. , Wednesday, June 24 It is a real warm day. I took care of Opal most all day. Mary Doster and Emma Livingston here. Dock Hyde lanced an abscess on Emma’s eye lid. It was a big bunch. The blood and matter came out like fury. Dock Hyde went over to see Mary Dearing. She was wose. He got a half bushel of cherries over there. Nettie, Leta, Lora and I went down the road and got some raspberries in a little pail and we drawed Opal and Rankin. Dock and Leta and Lora have gone down townto sell their cherries. Opal is not well at all. Will stay here tonight again. I got a letter from John R. McLean. Dock Hyde was to Wood’s last night. They found a little boy there last night. (To be continued) POLICE CHIEF, continued from page 1 ——— termination, citing examples of aggressive policing in the quiet, resort community. A petition was submitted to the board, during Monday’s regular meeting, claiming approx­ imately one-third of the community wanted Pierce’s ouster. In a community split by the issue, Pierce’s resignation on Thursday could be considered resolution, allowing healing to begin within the town and its residents. Ron Daniels commented near the close of the meeting, saying “Nobody won here today. Let’s put our community back together.” Daniels had the song “It’s a Wonderful World” played during his three minutes of public comment. At the end, he said, “This is to remind us all that we are people. We will continue to grow and learn. Bringing people together, shaking hands and sharing a little love for one another will not hurt.” Mike Smith, of Smith & Doster in Delton summarized the four-month long challenge, saying, “I had held hope that we would be able to work this out as a win-win for every­ one. There is a silver lining to this. This a great community to live and work in, to raise your family. And, in times of crisis, we come together. We will heal through this, becoming stronger as a community. ” Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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APOLS WATER GAR­ DENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia (616)698-1030 www. apolswatergardens .com Card of Thanks THE FAMILY OF ^""^^Tsuctlle-Stocum - ~ would like to thank all the friends and family who sent her birthday cards that made her day very enjoyable. WE WOULD LIKE to thank Faith Hospice and their em­ ployees for their wonderful care, Beeler Gore Funeral Home and to those who sent flowers, food, cards and gave in memory of Ronald Owen. The Ronald Owen family. Automotive THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi* \~gate_alL claimsmade-in^any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. For Sale 100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with a OUT­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central boiler. D-2 Outdoor wood boilers. 616­ 877-4081. RICK TAYLOR'S DETAIL Works. Interior Specials AFFORDABLE PROPANE starting at $49.99. Call FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. t No delivery fees. Call (269)948-0958. for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 Garage Sale AUGUST 16TH AND 17th, 351 Clear Lake, 9-5. Dishes, wall decor, furniture; tread­ mill, bike, books and misc. MULTLFAMILY GARAGE SALE. Thursday thru Satur­ day 522 Terry Lane, Off of Star School Rd. 9am-5pm. Ton of Stamping & scrap­ booking supplies, complet­ ed pages & kits, quality name brand clothes for teens, womens & mens, new Coach purse, shoes, Bare Minerals Makeup. Some ta­ bles are donation only. Pro­ ceeds go to the American Cancer Society. LARGE POLE BARN & Garage Sale, Friday 7 Saturday, 9am to 6pm, 2143 Lower Lake Rd. Many kitchen utensils, appliances, clothes, antiques and collectibles. Lots of glass, tools, bikes, exercise equipment & much more. HASTINGS 4 । ;. LwTitv 263-205-4300 Downtown Hastings on State St. UAH II THEATERS’ GQTI.com and on Facebook; BARGAIN TWILIGHT 0 No passes SCHAEFFER'S MOTOR OIL, full synthetic and dura blends. Also available 20W50 V-twin Harley oil. Sold at Diamond Propane, 301 E. Broadway, Woodland, (269)367-9700. 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Apply online at: http: / / www.glcomets.net. / ourdistrict/ employment Questions regarding this employment opportunity may be directed to Human Resource at (517)925-5406. EEOC Employer. HELP WANTED: MAINTE­ NANCE Position available at hardwood sawmill. Must have knowledge of welding, fabricating, hydraulics, elec­ trical, troubleshooting, and computers. Knowledge of maintenance for heavy duty trucks and trailers required. Must be available for over­ time. Full-time, permanent employment. Benefits in­ clude health and dental in­ surance, 401k, and paid va­ cation. Send resume and ref­ erences to: info@qualityhardwoods inc.com or apply in person at Quality Hardwoods, Inc, 396 E. Main St., Sunfield, MI 48890. No phone calls please. NOW HIRING: We are hir­ ing individuals, with great attitudes that want to work at the Gun Lake Casino Food Court, Johnny Rockets, Cold Stone Creamery and Tim Hortons. We have Line Cooks, Pizza Cooks, Cash­ iers, positions available for all shifts. Must be 18 or older to work at this location. Please apply at labellemgt.com, click on the restaurant tab, scroll down to Gun Lake Casino Food Court. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such prefer­ ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 gogoautoparts.com opportunity 77582776 �Page 10 — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Hastings will host Lakewood for an alumni football game Hastings alumni have gotten a chance to play in a handful of alumni football games the past few summers. The Saxons finally get a chance to host one. Hastings is hosting an alumni football game against Lakewood alumni Friday, Aug. 22, inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Hastings team captain Dewey Slaughter is still looking for Saxon football alumni inter­ daycare children or grandchildren. . The free quarterly breakfast will be at First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings, from 8 to 9 a.m. Those, who plan to attend are asked to call 269­ 945-5439. Public invited to meet new DKHS principal Delton Kellogg High School Principal Lucas Trierweiler will host a reception for the community Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 6 to ested in playing in the contest. Contact Slaughter at 269-331-9055 for more informa­ tion. The cost to participate is $60. The cost for spectators for the 7 p.m. kick­ off is $5. Proceeds from the event with go to the schools’ high school football programs. Slaughter said he hoped Hastings residents would enjoy the start of Hastings Summerfest in the afternoon and then head on over to the football game in the evening. 7 p.m. in the high school’s auditorium. Parents and other guests are encouraged to share their thoughts about the high school. KCC Board will meet in Hastings The Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at KCC’s Fehsenfeld Center, 2950 Gun Lake Road, Hastings. The board, which usually meets the third Wednesday of each month at its Battle Creek campus, occasionally convenes at KCC’s regional centers as a way of increas­ ing opportunities for the public to attend. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth D. Brown and Carol J. Brown, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 25, 2008, and recorded on February 4, 2008 in instrument 20080204-0001025, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven and 62/100 Dollars ($119,497.62). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 28, 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of Green Meadows Supervisors Plat according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, of Plats, Page 36 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 31, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 * Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer . 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442681F01 (07-31) (08-21) 77588432 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eugene T. McDonald and Susan M. McDonald, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 3, 2009 and recorded April 9, 2009 in Instrument Number 20090409-0003905, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Eight and 16/100 Dollars ($237,268.16) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER 11, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of MichiganCommencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 648.76 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 671.24 feet; thence East 660.00 feet; thence South 676.00 feet; thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 14, 2014 Orlans Associates, PC.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-009794 (08-14) (09-04) • 77588832 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 14-412-CH Court Address 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No. (269) 945-1286 Plaintiff WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff’s Attorney TROTT & TROTT, P.C. By: Kevin L. Holst (P66274) 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 723-6476 v Defendant DONALD WILCOX 6635 Weaver Delton, Michigan 49046 In the matter of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., V DEBRA JEAN CHASE, ET AL. . THE COURT FINDS: 1. Service of process upon defendant DONALD WILCOX cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2.105, and service of process may be made in a manner which is reasonably calculated to give defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED: 2. Service of the summons and complaint and a copy of this order may be made by the following method(s): a. First class mail to 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 b. Tacking or firmly affixing to the door at 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 d. Other: Publication pursuant to MCR.106(D); Certified Mail. 3. For each method used, proof of service must be filed promptly with the court. Date: 7/15/14 Judge Amy L. McDowell 77588376 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kathryn J. Dimatteo and Frank E. Dimatteo, Joint Tenants with Full Rights of Survivorship, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated April 22, 2009, and recorded on May 1, 2009 in instrument 20090501­ 0004726, and modified by agreement dated October 1, 2011, and recorded on February 17, 2012 in instrument 201202170001717, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Planet Home Lending, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Eight and 21/100 Dollars ($81,338.21). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 21, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The South One-Half of Lots 1186 and 1187 of the City, Formerly Village of Hastings, according to the Plat thereof Recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 1 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 24, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442270F01 (07-24)(08-14) 77588157 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Trust In the matter of FRANCES JUNE ELLIS FAMILY TRUST dated March 21, 1996. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, FRANCES JUNE ELLIS, who lived at 11904 Scott Park Road, Delton, Ml 49046 died August 5, 2014 leaving a certain trust under the name FRANCES JUNE ELLIS, dated March 21, 1996, wherein the decedent was the Settlor and Judy Smith and Shirley Tilton were named as the co-trustees serv­ ing at the time of or as a result of the decedent’s death. Creditors of the decedent and of the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or against the trust will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Judy Smith and Shirley Tilton the named co-trustees at 104 Sweetheart Lane, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 and 146 Bridgewood Drive, Battle Creek, Michigan 49015 respectively within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: August 12, 2014 DAVID H. TRIPP 206 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 269/945-9585 JUDY SMITH 104 SWEETHEART LANE BATTLE CREEK, Ml 49017 SHIRLEY TILTON 146 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE BATTLE CREEK, Ml 490 1 5 77588820 PUBLIC SALE.. R^aLEstate Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of an Order to Seize Assets issued out of the 48th Circuit Court, State of Michigan, in favor of Comerica Bank against the Goods and Chattels and Real Estate of Gary Stevens, Shirley Harris, et al. in said County to me directed and delivered, I have levied upon and taken the following described Goods and Chattels, that is to say: The real property located at 4831 Torsten Dr, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-028-00 and 4809 Torsten Dr., Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-050-00. Legal descriptions: Parcel. 1: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 18, Sam Bravata Plat for Point of beginning; thence North 15 degrees 53' West, 175.22 feet; thence Northeasterly 183 feet on 216 foot radius curve to the left; thence South 68 degrees 01' East 130 feet; thence North 46 degrees 391 East 48.46 feet; thence South to a point on line North 88 degrees 20' East from point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 20' West to point of beginning. Parcel2: Commencing at the corner common to Lots 22 & 23, Chateau Park#1 and Southwesterly side of said plat for beginning; thence West to point due South and 150 feet east of Southwest corner of Lot 1, of said plat- thence South 46 degrees 29' West 48:46 feet- thence North 68 degrees West 130 feet; thence South to South section line of Section 5; thence East to a point 505.36 feet West of South 1/4 corner; thence North 24 degrees 42' West 590.19 feet, thence North 14 degrees 42' West 144.48 feet, thence North 4 degrees 42' West 159.92 feet, thence North 24 degrees 41' East 147.6 feet to the corner of Lots 23 and 24 to begin­ ning. Except commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 53 of the plat of Chateau Park #2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 56; thence North 56 degrees 10'00" West 134.06 feet (134.00 feet plat dimen­ sion) to the Northwest corner of said Lot 53 and the Southwest corner of Lot 23 of .the plat of Chateau Park #1 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 71 and the place of beginning; thence South 24 degrees 34'03" West 147.30 feet (South 24 degrees 41' West 147.60 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of said Lot 53; thence South 04 degrees 56'21" East 87.67 feet (South 04 degrees 42' East 87.68 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of Lot 54 of Chateau Park #2; thence South 89 degrees 44'53" West 213.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 10'58" East 249.18 feet; thence North 89 degrees 44'53" East 220.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 23; thence South 56 degrees 10’00” East 50.02 feet (50.00 feet plat dimension) to the place of beginning. All of which I shall expose for sale at Public Auction or Vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (Main floor Lobby) on the 25th day of September, 2014 A.D., at 10:00 o'clock in the A.M. Dated: 7/28/2014 Shannon Grizzell-Cadieux Court Officer/Deputy Sheriff 77588419 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS The County of Barry is accepting sealed bids for the • NOTICE • Prairieville Township Planning Commission (1 position) ANIMAL SHELTER EPOXY FLOOR The County of Barry is accepting sealed bids for the Former Library HVAC system. The closing date for the bid is Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 w. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked “former library hvac". Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals (1 position) Prairieville Township Board of Review Alternate (1 position) Needs to be: Resident of Prairieville Township 18 years of age or older Send letter of interest and contact information by August 22, 2014 to: Supervisor Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton Ml 49046 Or Fax: (269)623-3467 jstoneburner@prairievillotwp-mi.org '| § The closing date for the bid is August 29,2014 at 2 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd Floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, in a sealed envelope clear­ ly marked “ANIMAL SHELTER EPOXY FLOOR”. Bids are available online at the Barry County web site, barrycounty.org, or at the Buildings and Grounds office at 119 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Specific ques­ tions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor, at (269) 838-7084. Bids are available on-line at www.barrycounty.org or the Buildings and Grounds office located at 119 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specific questions regarding the invitation to Bid may be directed to: Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds supervisor at 269-838-7084. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-26746 DE Estate of Antonio Puente, Sr. Date of birth: 6/8/1930. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Antonio Puente, Sr., died June 20, 2012. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Evangelina Jimenez, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings and the person­ al representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. . Date: 8/11/14 Elizabeth V. Bauer P26187 128 East Bridge Street . Plainwell, Michigan 49080 (269) 685-6883 ’ Evangelina Jimenez 6894 Jimenez Drive Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 (269) 644-5782 77588810 STATE OF MICHIGAN JUDICIAL DISTRICT 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY PROBATE ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 14-412-CH Court Address 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Court Telephone No. (269) 945-1286 Plaintiff WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff’s Attorney TROTT & TROTT, P.C. By: Kevin L. Holst (P66274) 31440 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334 (248) 723-6476 v Defendant GLORIA J. WILCOX 6635 Weaver Delton, Michigan 49046 In the matter of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., V DEBRA JEAN CHASE, ETAL. THE COURT FINDS: 1. Service of process upon defendant GLORIA J. WILCOX cannot reasonably be made as provided in MCR 2.105, and service of process may be made in a manner which is reasonably calculated to give defendant actual notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard. IT IS ORDERED: ' 2. Service of the summons and complaint and a copy of this order may be made by the following method(s): a. First class mail to 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 b. Tacking or firmly affixing to the door at 6635 Weaver, Delton, Michigan 49046 d. Other: Publication pursuant to MCR.106(D); Certified Mail. 3. For each method used, proof of service must be filed promptly with the court. Date: 7/15/14 Judge Amy L. McDowell 77588380 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Joyann Kime, an Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Brokers Conduit, its succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007 and recorded June 13, 2007 in Instrument # 1181650 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2007-5, by assignment dated July 21, 2014 and recorded July 31, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-007196 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($210,683.22) including interest 2.87% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 4, 2014 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as com­ mencing on the North line of said Section 18, 49.5 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 18, for the place of beginning, thence West 310 feet on said section line thence South to Thornapple River, thence East along the bank of said river to a point due South of place of beginning, said point being 49.5 feet West of the East line of said section, thence North parallel to the section line to the place of beginning, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, also: the Southerly 21 feet of Lot 3 of Robert J. Hendershott’s First Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 59, and described as commencing at the South corner com­ mon to Lots 2 and 3 of said addition, thence Northeasterly on the line of Lots 2 and 3, 21 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said lot to the West line of said lot; thence Southwesterly 21 feet to the South line of said lot; thence East 71.5 feet to the place of beginning. Also: the South 3 feet of Lot 2 of Robert J. Hendershott’s First Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 59, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 530 N. Broadway St., Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 8/07/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-04323 (08-07)(08-28) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — Page 11 Or small gggg Authorized ShipCenter sunshine 1351 Pack & Ship Broadway (M-43) Hastings OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 VISA �Page 12 — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — The Hastings Banner State News Roundup Great Lakes restoration bill gets Senate hearing refined as new science and information To the editor: In July, the Water and Wildlife become available. While the GLRI is broadly Subcommittee of the Senate Environment and authorized in the Clean Water Act, passing Public Works Committee held a hearing on this legislation would help ensure the pro­ the Great Lakes Ecological and Economic gram has clear congressional direction and Protection Act, which I introduced along with goals, is results-driven and transparent, and a bipartisan group of eight Senate cosponsors, implements the most cost-effective solutions. The bill also would formally establish the including Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk, my co­ chair on the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, Great Lakes Advisory Board to provide advice and recommendations concerning and Michigan’s Sen. Debbie Stabenow. This legislation would help restore and restoration and protection. The board would protect the Great Lakes, the largest source of reflect many different viewpoints, including surface freshwater on the planet. It would tar­ local, state and tribal governments; environ­ get the most significant problems facing the mental, agricultural and business organiza­ Great Lakes and ensure that we implement tions; hunters and anglers; and academia. Finally, the bill would formally establish a these projects cost-effectively. The Great Lakes are one of the world’s 10-member interagency task force to coordi­ great treasures, providing drinking water to nate restoration efforts, ensure projects are more than 40 million people; supporting 1.5 not duplicated and that they use existing suc­ million U.S. jobs and $62 billion in wages; cessful programs. GLEEPA also would accel­ transporting critical supplies for manufactur­ erate progress toward the goals of the Great ing, electricity generation and food for the Lakes Water Quality Agreement, a formal world; and supporting the region’s $4.6 tril­ agreement between the U.S. and Canadian governments establishing shared goals for lion economy. The Great Lakes brought industrial and protecting and improving water quality of the natural resource development to the region, Great Lakes. The GLRI has achieved real progress: which resulted in tremendous economic development and population growth. This clean-up of more than 1.3 million cubic yards development, however, also resulted in toxic of contaminated sediment; control of the substances polluting the waters, sediments, destructive sea lamprey and restoration of untreated wastewater threatening public sturgeon, trout and other important fish health, and polluted runoff choking habitats species; construction and improvement of and killing aquatic life. The recent toxic algae barriers to prevent an invasion by destructive bloom on Lake Erie that cut off drinking Asian carp, and planning for additional meas­ water to a half a million residents is an exam­ ures to keep these fish out of the lakes; pro­ tection of tens of thousands of vital habitat ple of how much we depend on our lakes. The Great Lakes Ecological and Economic acreage; and restoration of thousands of miles Protection Act, also known as GLEEPA, of rivers for fish passage. GLEEPA would would tackle problems from past pollution help ensure that progress continues to be and protect the lakes from current and future made using a solid framework for achieving measurable and outcome-based results. threats. GLEEPA would formally authorize the The Great Lakes are precious and irre­ Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, an inter­ placeable. As temporary stewards of this agency program launched by President invaluable resource, we must do all we can to Barack Obama in 2009 to implement a restore and protect the Great Lakes for the regional collaboration strategy developed in millions of people who depend on them today 2005 through a process established in an and the millions more who will in the future. executive order by President George W. I’m glad the Water and Wildlife Subcommittee held an important hearing on Bush. ~ The Justo^y. of the restoration strategy ^this vital legislation, and I’m hopeful it can clearly shows the work of restoring and pro­ receive approval from the full committee and tecting the Great Lakes is founded on a plan move on to a vote in the Senate. ' that reflects a broad range of viewpoints and Carl Levin, has strong bipartisan support. Senior U.S. senator from Michigan GLEEPA would focus federal resources on and co-chair of the Senate the areas of highest priority identified in the Great Lakes Task Force collaborative plan, which would be further Robin Williams’ death stirs mother’s plea To the editor: The death of actor and comedian Robin Williams has definitely troubled my soul. I don’t really know why his suicide is different than other suicides I read or hear about. Probably because he had everything and had everything going for him. Many of us will never know what it is to have all Robin Williams had, including money and fame, and yet he must have felt he had little to live for. I did not know him per­ sonally, nor was I particularly an avid follow­ er of his. However, his suicide has stirred emotions in me to the point that I have to speak up. It brings to light both depression and suicide, which have definitely affected my family in a significant way. In 1996 my own son, then 22 years old, died by suicide, “died unexpectedly,” much as in the manner of Robin Williams. I remem­ ber too well what it was like to kiss him good­ bye, speak to him on the phone, not knowing it would be the last time, and then arrive at his home early one Monday morning to find him gone forever. I certainly know what turns life deals, being a survivor of suicide. I still remember him after all these years and always remem­ ber the realizing there would be no more days to share with him. I remember him daily, recall his laughter, his kindness, remember working with him, and remember his childhood days. I know the feeling of guilt and shame and the deep and devastating loss that comes with suicide. Depression is a horrible and complicated disease, and the devastating effects suicide leaves behind remains with loved ones the rest of their lives. Depression is no respector of persons, since it can show up in the rich or poor, the young or the old. Robin Williams lived to make everyone laugh and feel good, but today his very own children are no longer laughing or feeling good. When there’s an auto accident, you can blame the other driver, a murder you can blame the shooter, a kidnapping you can blame the suspect, but with a suicide there is no one to blame. The question is and will always be, “Why?” When survivors lose a loved one they look for closure. There is never a closure with suicide. I cannot urge anyone enough who is con­ templating suicide, to get help. Other options are available. Help is available here in Barry County. My resource for help is Barry County Mental Health. If only my family had known it to be such a powerful resource so many years ago, maybe Jason would still be here today. Help also is available through a nation­ al help line, 800-273-8255, dedicated to pre­ vention of suicide. These are all professionals who are trained to listen to concerns and pains and they are there to help individuals find a way out. Many times these resources are little or no cost to you. Those considering suicide need to know that they don’t have to be a prisoner to all those hurts, voices, and other pains. Anyone contemplating suicide needs to stop and think of the loved ones they will leave behind and how actions will affect sur­ vivors — children, parents and other family members. Don’t put loved ones through what I go through on a daily basis. Stop and think, what if your choice of death is unsuccessful and leaves you less than what you could have been. If only you would have thought a. few minutes longer, you would not have attempt­ ed it. What a shame and how sad. Mary Jo Poll, Hastings Crews continue to respond to flooding in Metro Detroit izens of Michigan expect nothing less.” Human jawbone found along Lake Michigan After more than five inches of rain fell in the Metro Detroit region Monday, emergency The Michigan State Police at the Wayland crews are still working to clear roads of water, debris and vehicles, and many residents are Post is investigating the discovery of a human taking stock of damages to their homes and jawbone that had washed up along Lake Michigan. The partial jawbone was found automobiles. “The flooding that continues to impact near West Side Park in Allegan County. A jog­ Southeastern Michigan is a disaster in every ger discovered the jawbone while running sense of the word,” said Gov. Rick Snyder in along the beach. A further search of the area a press release issued Wednesday announcing by the State Police failed to locate any more a declaration of disaster for Macomb, bones. The partial jawbone still has three teeth Oakland and Wayne counties. “As local and state authorities work around the clock to deal attached, with two of them containing fillings. with this situation, it is clear that the signifi­ By the degree of deterioration, MSP officials cant personal property and infrastructure said Wednesday it appears the jawbone had damage, coupled with ongoing threats to pub­ been in the water for quite some time. The lic safety, warrants this state declaration. By jawbone was sent to a lab for testing, in the taking this action, the state can fully coordi­ hope of identifying the subject. nate and maximize efforts to support its local partners. The State Emergency Operations Center was activated late Monday. Michigan State Police troopers worked throughout Monday night, assisting stranded motorists and clear­ ing vehicles. Michigan Department of Michigan’s., retail industry rang up its best Transportation personnel have been fixing sales performance in more than three years expressways due to the flooding and public during June, according to the Michigan Retail infrastructure damage. Efforts are being taken Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers to reopen 1-696, 1-75, M-39, M-10 and all Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of other major routes in the metro Detroit Chicago. region. The June index showed retailers’ year“I’m proud of our communities and resi­ over-year sales jumped 19 points to 66.7 on dents throughout the region for pulling the 100-point scale, the highest since 68.1 in together in the face of these challenges,” said November 2010 as Michigan was rebounding Snyder. from a recession. A 100-year-old woman was reported to “We get a better picture of what’s going on have drowned in the basement of her home in by looking at this past spring as a whole, and Warren. No additional injuries or fatalities that picture is strongly positive,” said James have been reported. P. Hallan, MRA president and CEO. Divers with the MSP Underwater Recovery “Coming out of the extremely tough win­ Unit check submerged vehicles; approximate­ ter, we finally saw an increase in sales in ly 70 submerged vehicles have already been April, an unexpected drop in May and then a checked and cleared with no occupants pres­ larger-than-anticipated increase in June. It ent. The MSP Aviation Unit conducted a fly­ makes more sense to view the entire second over of the impacted areas to provide aerial Quarter as a rebound from the harsh winter.” footage for emergency response personnel. Retailers’ sales forecasts for the third Drivers who live in or visit the area are Quarter slipped nearly 10 points on the index, encouraged to monitor road conditions first indicating possible concerns about the backby going to www.michigan.gov/drive. to-school and early fall periods. “We are seeing progress with receding The June survey of MRA members showed water levels ahd MDOT crews continue to 53 percent of retailers increased sales over the work tirelessly alongside local county road same month last year, while 23 percent commissions to open roadways for the morn­ recorded declines and 24 percent reported no ing commute,” said Snyder. h ? ,change. The resufe^reate a.seasonally adjust­ ‘ MDOT crews cohtihue to pump water trom ed performance index of 66.7, up from 47.7 in flooded roads and clear debris blocking road­ May. A year ago June the index stood at 47.7. ways. Crews will be working throughout the The 100-point Index gauges the perform­ night to open roads as soon as possible, but ance of the state’s overall retail industry, some roads may still remain closed due to based on monthly surveys conducted by flooding or while safety inspections occur. MRA and the Federal Reserve. Index values above 50 generally indicate positive activity; the higher the number, the stronger the activ­ ity, said Hallan. Looking forward, he said 58 percent pf retailers expect sales during July through During the primary election last week, September to increase over the same period Michigan voters showed they are willing to last year, while 18 percent project a decrease and 24 percent no change. pay more for improved roads. Voters in communities covering more than a dozen counties across Michigan cast pri­ mary ballots Aug. 5 in efforts to help local governments pay for much-needed roadwork. With few exceptions, the renewed or new taxes were approved, according to an analysis Raise Michigan announced Friday it would by Land Line, a business magazine for pro­ not pursue any legal challenge to get its min­ fessional truckers. imum wage initiative on the ballot, meaning “This should be a message to the Michigan the end to get voters to approve a raise to Legislature that roads continue to be an issue $10.10 this November. with their constituents,” said Mike Nystrom, The board of state canvassers opted to not executive vice president of the Michigan certify the minimum wage petition after the Infrastructure and Transportation Association board accepted a last-minute challenge from a in an Aug. 12 press release. “Michigan loses restaurant-backed group that revealed Raise $3 million every day that the legislature Michigan didn’t have enough valid signa­ delays taking action on road funding, or $1 tures. * billion annually in transportation asset value. In a statement, Raise Michigan spokesper­ The legislature needs to take bold action to fix son Frank Houston criticized the restaurants this crisis.” and the board of state canvassers but also took Nystrom added that every study that has credit for the legislature’s approval of a small­ been done on Michigan’s deteriorating infra­ er minimum wage increase to $9.25. structure points to the fact that the state needs The law passed by the legislature repealed at least an additional $2 billion annually just the previous minimum wage law and replaced to maintain current roads and bridges. Every it with a new one, leading many to believe it year the legislature does not act, that funding essentially would have invalidated the Raise need grows by over $100 million, he said. Michigan initiative, because it was amending “If voters in more than a dozen counties can the previous law that had been repealed. cast their votes to approve local road funding, “Despite the unprecedented rule changes our state legislature should be more than will­ by the board of canvassers,* we have deter­ ing to do the same thing,” Nystrom said. “It is mined that our efforts to ensure that everyone time for them to step up to the plate and who works full-time makes a decent wage are approve a long-term, stable plan to invest better fought outside of the courtroom,” annually in Michigan’s infrastructure. The cit­ Michigan retail sales show increase State’s voters approve road funding Raise Michigan surrenders fight Houston said in a statement. “From the begin­ ning of our campaign, we faced numerous attacks from restaurant industry lobbyists and legislative leaders hell bent on defeating us not at the ballot box, but by any means neces­ sary.” , MDOT making it easier to get to Pure Michigan 400 race The Michigan Department of Transportation will suspend construction and reopen lanes on major state highways sur­ rounding Michigan International Speedway for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 race Sunday, Aug. 17. Construction will be suspended from 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. MDOT reminds motorists to drive with caution in those work zones that are still active. In Jackson County, US-127 has one lane open in each direction between Parnell Road and Henry Road, north of Jackson, with all traffic shifted to the northbound side of the highway. To assist motorists and race fans, MDOT is posting MIS race day travel information on its website, along with information about inbound and outbound traffic, at www.michigan.gov/mdot and www.michigan.gov/drive.The Michigan Department of Transportation will suspend construction and reopen lanes on major state highways surrounding Michigan International Speedway for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 race Sunday, Aug. 17. Construction will be suspended from 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. MDOT reminds motorists to drive with caution in those work zones that are still active. In Jackson County, US-127 has one lane open in each direction between Parnell Road and Henry Road, north of Jackson, with all traffic shifted to the northbound side of the highway. To assist motorists and race fans, MDOT is posting MIS race day travel information on its website, along with information about inbound and outbound traffic, at www.michigan.gov/mdot and www.michigan.gov/drive. DHS investigation uncovers welfare fraud Two Michigan Department of Human Services employees pleaded guilty to welfare fraud following investigations by the depart­ ment. Latasha C. Craig of Grand Rapids and Kenita R. Lark of Chesterfield Township each pleaded guilty to a felony charge of welfare fraud - failure to inform. DHS Director Maura Corrigan said investi­ gations that led to the charges are part of the department’s deliberate effort to crack down on fraud. “I want to emphasize that the overwhelm­ ing majority of our employees play by the rules and exhibit integrity,” Corrigan said. “However, we will not ignore welfare fraud committed by an employee. DHS is commit­ ted to protecting taxpayer dollars and making sure assistance goes to people who are truly in need.” Craig was accused of receiving food assis­ tance, State Emergency Relief and child development and care benefits while failing to report another household member whose income would have been countable toward her benefits. Lark^was accused of receiving food, cash and medical assistance while failing to report her employed husband as a household mem­ ber. The DHS Office of Inspector General investigated, resulting in charges filed by the office of Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette. Craig, who was placed on unpaid suspen­ sion in May, is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 23 in 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids after pleading guilty July 31. Lark was sentenced July 31, in Macomb County 16th Circuit Court to pay full restitution of $10,069, plus court costs and fees. Neither woman is currently working for DHS. For more information on DHS, visit www.michigan.gov/dhs. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — Page 13 Volunteers sought to pull invasive knapweed from Yankee Springs Church league champs again The Hastings Free Methodist Church is happy after winning its third consecutive Hastings Area Church League championship Saturday, finishing the year as regular season and tournament champions. Team members are (front from left) Deb Meade, Kevin Lancaster, Jeremy Bishop, Oliver Beans, Adam Bushre, (back) base coach Dick Meade, Todd Rosenberger, Duane Secord, Wayne Meade, Marc Stoetzel, Carol Mack, Mitchell Philley, Eric Gillespie, Brian Teed, Larry Howlett and team trainer Teri Randall. planted as a common landscape plant and now threaten to change habitat in our state parks for birds and other species. Herbaceous species, such as spotted knapweed, will also be removed to protect critical dune habitat. Volunteers will learn to identify these plants and make a significant impact by prop­ erly removing them from natural areas within the parks. No experience is necessary and training and equipment are provided. The DNR says these volunteer activities are great for Scout groups, youth groups and community service organizations. Volunteers should bring gloves and drink­ ing water and wear appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants and stur­ dy, closed-toe shoes. All volunteers, especial­ ly large groups, are encouraged to register in advance. Questions should be directed to Heidi Frei at 517-202-1360 or freih@michigan.gov. For more details on DNR volunteer stew­ ard activities, including meeting location and activity descriptions, please visit www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers and click on the link for Calendar of Volunteer Steward Workdays. DNR releases August schedule of volun­ teer stewardship workdays Residents of southwest Michigan are being invited to get out and enjoy area state parks and recreation areas while helping to protect habitat this month. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recreation officials recently announced the August schedule of volunteer stewardship activities at southwestern Michigan state parks and recreation areas. The efforts will focus on the Yankee Springs Recreation Area Saturday, August 23. Volunteers can enjoy a beautiful walk along the North Country Trail and a nice morning in the prairie, working together to help protect the unique upland prairie by pulling spotted knapweed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are asked to met at the North Country Trail parking area off of Yankee Springs Road, and to please arrive on time as there is a short hike to the work location. Volunteers will assist in habitat restoration at select state parks by participating in inva­ sive species removal. Some exotic invasive plants, such as barberry and privet, were once Friday is last date to apply for antlerless deer licenses Lakewood boys win Mason Pony tourney ”"Tfie Lakewood WVtrlVei basebairteam recently took the championship Fn the Mason Pony U10 Upper division year-end tour­ nament, winning the championship game 3-2 over St. Johns last month. The Lakewood team was 4-0 for the tournament, beating St. Johns twice, Holt and Mason. The Lakewood team members included Liam Cavanaugh, Caden Cusack, Jayce Cusack, Charlie Everitt, Isaac Galaviz, Nathaniel Graham, Brody Jackson, Walker Klifman, Preston Makley, Tyson Raffler, Denny Sauers III and Gavan Shong, as well as coaches Denny Sauers Jr., Mark Cusack, Miguel Galaviz and Mike Graham. Only short time left to sign up for Summerfest sports Registration forms for many of the sporting events which will be a part of the 2014 Hastings Summerfest can be found on the Sport Events page at www.hastingssummerfest.com. The annual Summerfest Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, with an 8:30 a.m. start. There will be both 5K and 10K races, on USTAF certified courses. The cost to participate is $20 until Aug. 16. Late registration is $25. Registration for the can be done online at www.itsyourrace.com. Packet pick-up will be held from 6:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at the Hastings Middle School gymnasium. The race begins on Clinton Street, between blocks of Park and Washington Streets, and finishes at the Hastings Middle School. Race T-shirts are guaranteed to all pre-race day registrants. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed to those individuals who register the day of the race. The Summerfest Fun Run will follow the 5K and 10K run/walk. The Fun Run is free and there is no regis­ tration needed. The run starts in the Hastings Middle School parking lot off of Church Street, and ends in the Mush Field (the comer of Church Street and Madison Street). The Fun Run is one mile and everyone gets a free “finisher” T-shirt as part of the “Drug Free Crowd”. For more information on the Fun Run con­ tact Marc Zimmerman at 269-948-4200 or online at mazimmerman@bccmha.org. The 2014 Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at Tyden Park. The cost to participate is $25 per team, for teams of three or four participants. T-shirts will be passed out to the first 100 at check-in. Teams are required to pre-register for the event. Check-in for registered teams will begin at 8:30 a.m. with basketball games to begin on the four courts at Tyden Park no later than 9:30 a.m. The registration deadline is* Friday, Aug. 15. Double-elimination tournaments will be held in 12-14, 15-17, 18-25 and 25-and-up age divisions, although age divisions and tournament style may be altered based on par­ ticipation. There are not separate divisions for males and females. Team and individual tro­ phies will be presented to the winners in each division. Registration forms can be found in editions of the Hastings Reminder and Hastings Banner. Registration forms simply ask for a team name and names and ages of each of the team's players including contact information for a team captain. Checks should be made GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. payable to Hastings Summerfest 2014 and completed registration forms and payment should be sent to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, 221 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058. • Contact Brett Bremer by email at brett@jadgraphics.com or by phone at 269-945-9554 for more information or for help getting a team registered for the event. A Beach Volleyball Toummament will be hosted by the Hastings Baptist Church, for Co-ed teams of three. At least one player of each gender must be on the court at all times. Registration forms must be to the church by Aug. 20. The cost to participate is $10 per team. Winners will receive a trophy and TShirts. Games will begin Friday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. Summerfest will also once again have a softball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park. The cost is $175 per team. The first 12 men’s teams to sign-up get to play. Contact Aaron Snyder at 269-838-8986 to get signed-up or for more information. The annual weight lifting competition returns to downtown Aug. 23, hear Hastings City Bank. Men and women can compete in bench press and deadlift competitions1 in five weight classes. Weigh-in starts at 9:30 a.m. and the competition is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. Contact Ben Bowman for more informa­ tion at 838-0979. A tennis tournament will be held through­ out the weekend as well, at the Hastings High School tennis courts. Matches start at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. There will be singles, dou­ bles and mixed doubles divisions in 12-18, 19-35 and 26-and-up age groups. Contact Patti LaJoye at 945-9766 for more information. The 4th Annual Dewey’s Auto Body Great Gravity Grand Prix soap box derby will be held Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Hastings Skate Park. Vehicle inspection will be Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Dewey’s Auto Body in Hastings. Rules and registration forms can be found at www.deweysautobody.com/derby. DMUs 122, 055 and 155, and have been eliminated in other Upper Peninsula DMUs due to the severe winter of 2013-2014 and the resulting losses in the deer herd. License quotas for each DMU can be found at www.michigan.gov/deer. , Any leftover antlerless deer licenses not issued in the drawing will be sold on a firstcome, first-served basis beginning Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. until license quotas are met. Leftover licenses may be unavailable or sell out quick­ ly in high-demand hunt units. While there is no requirement to apply, hunters who are concerned about getting a license are encour­ aged to apply for the private- or public-land hunt of their choice. In the printed 2014 Antlerless Deer Digest, DMU 115 is listed as open during the early and late antlerless firearm deer seasons. This is an error. DMU 115 is open only during the Liberty, Independence, archery, regular firearm and muzzleloader seasons. Hunters also are reminded to apply for the Pure Michigan Hunt for $5 as many times as they would' like. Three WmhW^bacH will receive a prize package valued at over $4,000, including a rifle and crossbow plus licenses for elk, bear and antlerless deer hunting. Visit www.michigan.gov/puremichiganhunt for more information. To purchase Pure Michigan Hunt applications, visit E-License. For more information, see the 2014 Antlerless Deer Hunting Digest, which can be found at local license agents or online at www.michigan.gov/dnrdigests. The application period for antlerless deer licenses through the Department of National Resources ends Friday, Aug. 15. Hunters may apply for one license in any open Deer Management Unit statewide; a nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Drawing results and leftover license availability may be viewed at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings beginning Sept. 4. Hunters may apply for one private-land or public-land license online at E-License, or at any authorized license agent or DNR Customer Service Center. Those purchasing antlerless deer applica­ tions and licenses will notice some differ­ ences in the way hunt choices are listed this year, due to system changes that came with Michigan’s new license structure. Applications for all antlerless deer hunts are now listed on the same page - with public­ land hunts listed first (item numbers begin with a 1), followed by private-land hunts (item numbers begin with a 2). Those view­ ing the list of available hunt choices should scroll down until they find the correct num­ ber for the hunt they wish to apply for. Young hunters, ages 9-16, can also pur­ chase one junior antlerless deer license over the counter until Aug. 15. No application is required. A 9-year-old must be 10 by Sept. 15 to purchase this license. Antlerless deer quotas have been reduced to about 494,000 licenses statewide, down from about 550,000 for 2013. In the Upper Peninsula, licenses are available only in SATURDAY, AUG. 23rd TYDEN PARK The II! |? Sponsored by M MB JT MEMORIAL 3 r'| payable to Hastings Summerfest 2014 T-. Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF... 9:30 AM Boys & Girls (Ages12-14) Team Name I I Boys & Girls I I Men & Women I—I Men & Women I_ _ _ J(Ages15-17) I_ _ _ J(Ages18-25) ILJJ(Ages26&up) I Age brackets subject to change based on participation I Age Team Captain Send Entries to... Barry County Phone #_____ Team Members Age Age Chamber of Commerce 221W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 3 Please fill out form completely TYDEN PARK Questions ??... Call (269) 948-3025 SATURDAY, AUG. 23rd | �Page 14 — Thursday, August 14, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Saxons hold first practices with new head coach by Brett Bremer Sports Editor New Hastings varsity football coach Jamie Murphy got to see his guys in shoulder pads for the first time Wednesday morning. Pretty soon they’ll get to ditch their shorts and put on pants with the rest of their pads. Monday was the first day allowed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association for high school football teams to begin prac­ tice for the fall 2014 season, which opens with varsity contests Labor Day weekend, First-year Hastings varsity football coach Jamie Murphy shares some blocking pointers with senior Adam Post during their Wednesday morning practice session inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Hastings High School varsity football team runs through offensive plays near the end of Wednesday’s morning practice ses­ sion inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The pressure isn’t to win football games at Barry County varsity football teams. Chad Aug. 28-30. The Hastings varsity team will open the the moment, it’s “to get the kids to where they Ruger returns at Thomapple Kellogg; Nick need to be. To improve every single day. If we Boucher is back at Lakewood; Ryan Bates year Aug. 28, at home against Coldwater. New MHSAA rules state that during the don’t improve every single day I feel like I’ve returns at Delton Kellogg; and Brian Lincoln first week of practice only helmets are let them down. I have to find different ways to will once again lead the Maple Valley Lions. Murphy is replacing Fred Rademacher, allowed on the first two days, and only shoul­ motivate them and to push them in the right der pads may be added on the third and fourth direction. If we take a step backwards it’s who had been the dean of county football coaches having taken over the Saxon program days. Full pads may not be worn until the fifth kind of on me.” He likes the group of kids he has so far. in 2005. day of team practice, which would be this Ruger, who took over the varsity position There are 38 youngsters on the varsity roster Friday. at Thomapple Kellogg in 2008, is now the There are also new rules state that teams at the moment. “Most of the kids I’ve seen all summer at longest tenured varsity football coach in the may have only two practices a week with col­ lisions after the first game of the season. the weight rooms, and at camps, and at 7-on- county. While football teams opened practice That’s just fine with Murphy. He said that in 7 scrimmages,” Murphy said. “So, most of the recent seasons the Saxons have never had kids we’ve seen and we’ve anticipated. We Monday, all other fall sports with MHSAA more than one or two practices with collisions had a couple additional kids who showed up sponsored postseason tournaments, including the first day of practice, which is nice. The volleyball, boys’ soccer, girls’ swimming and during the season. diving, boys’ tennis, boys’ soccer, girls’ golf “We want our kids hungry for Friday numbers are good. I’m excited about that. “I’m excited about the junior class coming and boys’ and girls’ cross country were night,” he said. Murphy said he’s starting to feel some up. There’s some good talent there. There’s allowed to begin practice Wednesday. Girls’ golf and boys’ tennis may begin pressure in his first season as the varsity head some decent senior leadership. They learned a little bit from last year. They’ve learned that competitions Wednesday (Aug. 20), while all coach. other sports (other than football) may begin “Which is good,” he said. “If I didn’t, I you can’t let up, even for a minute.” Murphy is the lone new coach for the five Aug. 22. think I might be in trouble.” New football practice policies to promote safety MHSAA announces rule changes for the fall The first practices of 2014-15 begin next week for approximately 110,000 student-athf^esTakmg part In eightTporiS in which the Michigan High School Athletic Association sponsors postseason tournaments, with nearly 41,000 football players practicing under a new policy in that sport aimed at continuing to improve player safety. The new practice policy was proposed by a Football Task Force made up of coaches, administrators and MHSAA staff which met during 2012 and 2013, and approved by the MHSAA’s Representative Council at its Winter Meeting on March 21. The modifications are meant to promote heat acclimatization and limit helmet-to-helmet contact during practices. They include: 1. During the first week of practice, only helmets are allowed the first two days, only shoulder pads may be added on the third and fourth days, and full pads may not be worn until the fifth day of team practice. "~2rKefore the first regular-seasongame, schools may not schedule more than one “col­ lision” practice in a day. A collision practice is defined as one in which there is live, game­ speed, player-versus-player contact in pads involving any number of players. 3. After the first regular-season game, teams may conduct no more than two colli­ sion practice days in any week, Monday through Sunday. 4. No single football practice may exceed three hours, and the total practice time for days with multiple practice sessions may not exceed five hours. Neither strength/weight training activities nor video/classroom ses­ sions are considered practice for the purposes of the three or five-hour limits. Previously, schools were required to con­ duct at least three days of practice without pads before beginning contact. The change to four days for gradual addition of pads was added to assist athletes in acclimating to being physically active in hot weather. Guidelines reducing the amount of collision practice go hand in hand with rules changes that have been made to reduce helmet-to-helmet contact in game situations. The policies in detail can be found on the Football page of the MHSAA Website. “We think these new policies, with respect to the number of collision practices there can be before the first game, and after the first game, really are where 85 to 90 percent of our coaches already were,” said John E. “Jack” Roberts, executive director of the MHSAA. “This new policy sends a signal to that 10 to 15 percent to get on board with the rest of us to make football just as safe as it can possibly be.” Practice in football must begin on Aug. 11 for all schools wishing to begin regular-sea­ son games the weekend of Aug. 28-30. Schools must have 12 days of preseason prac­ tice at all levels before their first game, and those 12 days of practice may not occur before 16 calendar days. Practice sessions for all other sports begin on Wednesday (Aug. 13). In golf and tennis, competition may commence no earlier- than after three separate days of team practice, and not before seven calendar days. The first day competition may take place in golf and tennis is Aug. 20. In all other fall sports, contests can take place after seven days of practice for the team and not before nine calendar days. The first day competition may take place in cross country, tennis, soccer, swimming and diving, and volleyball is Aug. 22. Only one football date precedes Labor Day, and most varsity games will take place on Thursday, Aug. 28, that week. Subvarsity competition may begin on Wednesday, Aug. 27. In Week 1, 255 games will be played on Thursday, 53 contests will be played on Friday, and five games will be played on Saturday. Continuing the focus on player safety, a number of rules changes were made in foot­ ball for 2014: Rules were added restricting targeting of opponent and illegal helmet contact with defenseless players, with both resulting in 15yard penalties. Targeting is defined as taking aim at an opponent with the helmet, foreartn,” hand, fist, elbow or shoulder to initiate con­ tact above the shoulders and with an intent beyond making a legal tackle or block, or playing the ball. A defenseless player can be considered one no longer involved in a play, a runner whose progress has been stopped, a player focused on receiving a kick or a receiv­ er who has given up on an errant pass, or a player already on the ground. Roughing-the-passer fouls now will result in an automatic first down in addition to the previous 15-yard penalty. On kickoffs, the kicking team must have at least four players on either side of the kicker, and no kicking team players except for the kicker may line up more than five yards behind the free-kick line. These changes were made to improve safety by balancing the kicking formation and shortening the poten­ tial run-up by kicking team players heading down the field to tackle the ball carrier. A number of significant rules changes will go into effect for other fall sports: In cross country, the ban on wearing jewel­ ry has been lifted (and also for track and field in the spring). The National Federation of State High School Associations deemed the ban unnecessary in these two sports because there is little risk of injury with minimal con­ tact between competitors. Elimination of the rule will allow officials to further focus on the competition. In soccer, Michigan has adopted the National Federation rule stating home teams must wear solid white jerseys and socks, with visiting teams in dark jerseys and socks (dark defined as any color contrasting white). Also, officials may now wear green and blue shirts in addition to red and black as alternates to the primary yellow shirt with black pinstripes. Also for soccer, both field players and goalkeepers must now leave the field when injured and the referee has stopped the clock. Previously, an injured goalkeeper was not required to leave the game when the referee stopped the clock; going forward, the keeper must be replaced. In swimming and diving, one change affects the beginning of races and another impacts a specific event. The use of starter’s pistols is now prohibited; starters must use an alternative sounding device to start races. Additionally, in the backstroke, a swimmer may not submerge his or her entire body after the start except for during turns. The swim­ mer must remain on or above the water sur­ face on the finish, eliminating the abuse of submerging well before touching the wall. This change also applies to the finish of the backstroke leg of the individual medley. The 2014 Fall campaign culminates with postseason tournaments beginning with the Upper Peninsula Girls Tennis Finals the week of Sept. 29, and wraps up with the 11-Player Football Playoff Finals on Nov. 28-29. / � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-08-21.pdf 34652cfa12456ecefa33891ea9c0b361 PDF Text Text Jail officer’s trial to start Sept. 10 Should police have military equipment? Saxons tee off season with fourth-place finish See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 11 804879110187 1070490102590500000049058195427 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 CAR-RT LOT**C 003 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 Hastings VOLUME 161, No. 32 ANNER Thursday, August 21, 2014 PRICE 750 Sheriff reflects on nationwide law enforcement debate by Doug VanderLaan Editor . Back in March, shortly after adding three military-armored personnel carriers and a Humvee to his arsenal, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf couldn’t possibly have predicted the brouhaha that has erupted nationwide over the federal government’s bargain basement sale of no-longer-needed war weapons to local police agencies. What some call the militarization of com­ munity police forces became a national dis­ cussion following the Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., and the warlike use of military weapons to quell con­ secutive nights of protests and rioting in the streets. The issue has touched Barry County in a big way. Barry Township Police Victor Pierce resigned Aug. 9, in the face of weeks-long protest over his assembly of nearly 40 reserve officers to complement his four full-time and four part-time certified police officers in a community of less than 3,900 fesidints. Fueling the discussion to its boiling point was the May arrest of local businessman and county planning commissioner Jack Plaza series bringing stories, lessons and a new trio Music and fun continue at the spray plaza in downtown Hastings each week. Thursday, Aug. 21, will bring BenJammin and Analisa Gauthier for the noon children’s performance. The Gauthiers travel the country performing interactive, educational children’s program, teaching kids concepts such as health, hygiene, conflict resolution, and core subjects. The pair use hand drums, guitar, ukulele, drum sticks, stories and a few puppets to teach children life skills through audience participation and song. Hastings’ own Ed Englerth has a new trio, featuring himself, Randy Carlson on bass and Matt Larghi on percussion. Anyone who wants, to hear the new sound is invited to tlje free concerted Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The Ed Englerth Band pulls the current pulse from three generations of musical influences presenting something refreshing and unique in the form of “moody intelligent folk jazz blues.” The Playing at the Plaza series, which is provided through support from area businesses, will wrap up its debut year Aug. 28i See DEBATE, page 8 Parking changes expected to ease congestion at Northeastern - YMCA campers invited to walk in parade Hastings YMCA officials are inviting camp participants to join the Y during the Hastings Summerfest Parade Saturday, Aug. 23. “We are looking for campers from this past summer to join us in singing some of our favorite camp songs as we walk along the parade pute,” said Chase Youngs, YMCA program director. “This is a great opportunity to see some of your favorite counselors and to meet up with your new friends.” Any young campers who are inter­ ested in taking part in the parade are asked to head to the parade lineup area on East State Street in front of Padnos at 11:50 a.m. Aug. 23. Look for the YMCA banner or van. For more information, call the YMCA office, 269-945-4574. | H ...... - X. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff.Writer Hastings Area School System administra­ tors and City of Hastings officials have taken action to improve traffic flow near Northeastern Elementary on East Grand Street during the school year, especially when students are being dropped off or picked up at the school. Acting on a recommendation from Hastings City Police Chief Jeff Pratt, who worked with Northeastern Principal Don Schils, the Hastings City Council Monday, Aug. 11, unanimously approved a parking control order that regulates parking along the 500 block of East Grand Street. Pratt said when parents park and leave their vehicles to enter the school, it causes traffic flow problems on that block. Police were previously unable to enforce a no-park­ ing zone without an ordinance or traffic con­ trol order. Traffic Control Order 214 allows parents to drive up to the curb to drop off and pick up their students but prohibits parking on the 500 block from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. In other business, the council: \ ... - • Approved a request from Sarah Smith, president of the Hastings Football Club, to use the Fish Hatchery park ball field outfield for soccer. Since the requested times and dates did not conflict with use by other organizations, the council gave its unani­ mous approval. • Approved the purchase of a 2015 Ford Taurus for the police department from Signature Ford Lincoln for $19,435 under the state pricing contract, as recommended by Pratt. • Purchased 10 bullet-proof vests from CMP Distributors for $46,730, as recom­ mended by Pratt. •'Awarded a bid to P.K. Contracting for street line painting in the amount of $20,885, as recommended by Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach. • Approved a Metro Act permit with ACD.Net for the installation of utility poles and cables within the public right of way. • Observed as Mayor Frank Campbell pre­ sented Dan Haney, representing Thomapple Manor, with a proclamation recognizing the facility’s staff.for the work they do to serve the community. by Doug VanderLaan Editor The line at the pencil sharpener got a lit­ tle longer following Tuesday’s committeeof-the-whole meeting when county commis­ sioners received a criteria scoring sheet for the Sept. 4 evaluation of prospective master facilities plan consultants. Six firms responded to last month’s request for a statement of qualifications as the formal, first step in the county board’s protracted effort to develop a master facili­ ties plan. Tuesday, County Administrator Michael Brown presented the criteria scor­ ing sheet with seven weighted subject areas, each containing subcategories to which commissioners will record their responses on a 1 to 10 scale, ranging from “less than expected” to “far exceed expectations.” The six companies that responded are Grand Rapids firms Progressive AE, Tower Pinkster, and Landmark Design Group; Kalamazoo firms Eckert Wordell and Byce and Associates; and Ann Arbor firm Beckett and Raeder. Each has received a request for proposal and, Brown told commissioners Tuesday, he’s hopeful that all will respond and offer their interview time. , “It’s a fair way of evaluating all the pro­ posals, it’s more structured,” said Commission Chair Joyce Snow who, with Brown and Commissioners Jim DeYoung and Craig Stolsonburg, designed the criteria scoring instrument. According to a timeline submitted by Brown Aug. 5, the final selection of a firm to lead the comprehensive facilities plan­ ning process will be recommended and approved by the county board Sept. 9. The firm’s work will commence immediately upon final approval with interviews in the community, with staff, department heads and commissioners, The final report is scheduled to be delivered Dec. . 23. County building properties currently See FACILITY, page 9 Summerfest forecast: Expect Super heroes Thre&day festival begins Friday American Legion to collect flags for dignified disposal The Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 45 will accept unservice­ able American flags at its booth dur­ ing Hastings Summerfest, Friday, Aug. 22, through Sunday, Aug. 24, for later dignified disposal. American-made replacement flags, measuring three by five feet, also will be available at cost — $20. .■ County’s facility planning prepares for next big step ■ The anticipation can be narrowed to hours before streets are closed, trailers are pulled in and tents begin to pop up as the 37th annual Hastings Summerfest takes shape. Festivities kick off Friday morning, Aug. 22, with music, food, sports, and arts and crafts and continues through Sunday when the special “Super Heroes” children’s parade steps off to conclude the festive weekend at 1 p.m. Though many events have scheduled times, there’ll be plenty of ongoing activities throughout the weekend such as the wristband giveaway by Hastings Free United Methodist Church. Mark Payne, the church’s pastor, will be dressed as Superman and will be handing out free wristbands from 11 a.m. to noon for Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce inflatables for use the rest of the day. Also ongoing will be food and drink conces­ sions that sound the weekend’s opening bell at 10 a.m. Friday and which will be open throughout the festivities. Concessions open at 10 a.m. Saturday and at noon Sunday. Free trolley rides, sponsored by WBCH, will also be a fun part of the weekend. The trolley will run Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Every celebration is more fun with a chil­ dren’s bounce house and bungie jump. Hours for a bounce house and bungie jump next to the Hastings 4 Theatre will be from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. * to 3 p.m. Sunday. Arts and crafts are a perennial draw at the three-day event. Held on the courthouse lawn, the show’s hours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The downtown area near the courthouse also will be home Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. of the farmers market. Paws, the official mascot of the Detroit Tigers will make a brief appearance Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind Miller Real Estate and near the Elks refreshment tent. Nearly ongoing will be music presentations on two stages. The main stage will host six top-known acts Friday and Saturday, while the new Spray Plaza Stage will tout local tal­ ent both days. (See related story for more music information.) The Elks Refreshment Tent will be back at the corner of Church and Apple streets. The See SUMIUERFEST, page 3 All sorts of characters show up for the Hastings Summerfest Grand Parade. Here, Fred Flintstone, Wilma and Pebbles stop by for last year’s parade. Super heroes will dominate this year’s parade. �Page 2 — Thursday, August 21,2014 — The Hastings Banner Jail officer remanded to trial Sept. 10 by Doug VanderLaan Editor Former county corrections officer Wayne Hoffman will face trial Sept. 10 on two felony charges of gross indecency with inmates fol­ lowing a preliminary hearing before Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper Wednesday. Hoffman, 44, was arrested in May follow­ ing allegations from a female inmate who tes­ tified at Wednesday’s preliminary hearing that Hoffman repeatedly asked her to disrobe and to engage in sexual activities with other female inmates while he was in oversight authority at the Barry County Jail. “He was in authority,” explained the woman, who was incarcerated from August 2013 until Jan. 10. “When you’re told to do something, you have to do it because when, you don’t do it, there are consequences. He told me if I didn’t do it, he would make my life a living hell.” Defense Attorney James Goulooze pressed the woman on handwritten messages exchanged with Hoffman and the fact that the woman’s communications were mutually “disgusting” and may even have been encour­ aging of Hoffman’s advances. “I felt obligated,” responded the woman who, on more than one occasion, complied with Hoffman’s requests to show her breasts when leaving a shower area and kissed anoth­ er female inmate at Hoffman’s request while he watched. County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt also entered as evidence pictures taken from Hoffman’s phone and shown by him to the woman. The pictures and a video showed Hoffman exposing and fondling himself. “He showed me the pictures a few different times and told me that he’d gone into the bathroom to take the pictures after he got my notes,” related the woman. / The woman also said Hoffman had told her he wanted to “hook up” with her after her release. She said Hoffman did attempt to con­ tact her through her mother’s phone Jan. 14. She returned that call and testified Tuesday that Hoffman was concerned about a search of her former cell and what authorities may have found. The woman has since returned to the Barry County Jail and testified that she was terrified to go back because she didn’t know how she would be treated following her complaints against Hoffman. Wednesday’s preliminary hearing also con­ tained video testimony from another female inmate who corroborated the woman’s testi­ mony. “Based on the uncontroverted testimony and evidence presented, there is probable cause that the crime did occur,” said Schipper in remanding the case to trial and maintaining Hoffman’s recognizance bond at $10,000. After acknowledging Nakfoor-Pratt’s state­ ment that there have been “no issues whatso­ ever” with Hoffman’s compliance with bond conditions, but that the woman complainant is “very intimidated by the entire system,” Schipper had a directive for Hoffman. “If I hear of any violation [of bond condi­ tions] at all,” said Schipper, “you’ll immedi­ ately go to jail.” After a preliminary hearing in Barry County District Court Wednesday, Judge Michael Schipper ordered Wayne Hoffman (foreground, right) to stand trial Sept. 10. County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt stands at the lectern. Seated with Hoffman is his defense attorney, James Goulooze. Classic vehicles shine at Charlton Park antique car show ' . ■ CAR SHOW Whitewalls brighten the village green during the third annual antique car show at Charlton Park. Photos by Lori Silsbee Classic cars evoke “my first car" mem­ ories for many show visitors. But for Wayne Roush of Hastings, his show car is his first car, a 1936 Chevrolet he bought for $90. ‘kn-i’ut CosrVfi......... Vehicles of various colors and makes fill the grounds at Historic Charlton Park Saturday. « - Cars of all ages rolled in to Historic Charlton Park Saturday Aug. 16, for the third annual antique car s3low. People of all ages followed later to view the vehicles. More than 20 awards and trophies were given to the top vehicles. Among the grand winners were the Judges Choice award, given to Gene Weeks for his 1959 Edsel; the No. 1 Car Award, given to Tom Carrigan for his 1939 Chevrolet with an airplane engine; and the No. 1 Truck Award, which went to John Resseguie for his 1967 Chevrolet CIO John Deere truck. At right: A few well-placed props take visitors back to the days of carhops and family outings to the drive in/ The number 66 seems to be a common theme for this 1966 Chevy pickup boasting a .Route 66 theme Saturday at the Charjton Park antique car show not far from M-66. ■ . ■ . . ■ ' .. . Hastings Area School System adds five new teachers by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Several new faces will greet students when classes start for the 2014-15 school year in the Hastings Area School System Tuesday, Sept. 2. By the time school starts the district will have hired 13 new teachers. The Hastings board of education Monday unanimously approved the most recent per­ sonnel report, which included the hiring of five new teachers: Derek Boilet, high school English; Nickolas Hilley, Southeastern Elementary fifth grade; William Renner III, middle school math and computers; Kimberly Rockwell, Star Elementary third grade; Kimberly Rodriguez, high school math and Spanish. Earlier in the summer the board approved the hiring of four other teachers: Kristen Kasinsky, middle school science and social studies; Angela Slaughter, high school special education; Heather Smith, Central Elementary special education; and Matthew Williamson, middle school social studies. Hastings Superintendent Carrie Duits said the district still needs to hire two Young Fives teachers, a middle school special education teacher, and a high school Spanish teacher before classes start. Monday’s personnel report also contained notice of the following: Leave of absence — Mary Breckon, Southeastern fifth grade teacher; Sally Sweet, Northeastern Elementary Young Fives teacher. Transfers and reassignments — Cheryl Northrop, high school building secretary; Abby Thelen, Star second grade teacher. Appointments — Kathleen Hustei, district­ wide Title I coordinator; Abigail Laubaugh, Community Education and Recreation Center lifeguard; Alex McMahon, CERC weight room attendant; Rachel Smith, CERC life­ guard. Fall sports season coaching assignments — Todd Bates, high school girls diving; Dustin Bowman, assistant JV football; Steve Collins, high school boys and girls cross country; Pat Coltson, assistant varsity football; Benjamin Conklin, varsity boys soccer; Brian Donnini, head JV football; Marshall Evans, head fresh­ man football; Emily Hoke, freshman cheer­ leading; Lindsay Jacinto, varsity cheerlead­ ing; Stan Kirkendall, girls JV golf; Bruce Krueger, girls varsity golf; Gina McMahon, freshman volleyball; Wendy McGillicuddy, high school assistant girls swimming; James Murphy, varsity football; Jon Pewoski, assis­ tant freshman football; Carl Schoessel, high school girls swimming; Timothy Schoessel, JV boys soccer; Julie Sevems, high school boys tennis; Angelia Sixberry, seventh grade volleyball; Darrell Slaughter, assistant varsity football; Valerie Slaughter, varsity volleyball; Amanda Zalewski, JV cheerleading; Scott Zull, JV volleyball. Job eliminations — Kami Collier, middle school instructional assistant; Ashley Demski, Central Elementary and Southeastern instruc­ tional assistant; Jessica Sager, Northeastern and Star instructional assistant. The board also received noticed notice of the following resignations: Lynette Kaiser, Northeastern and Star lunch paraprofessional; Sarah Micklatcher, Central and Southeastern lunch paraprofessional; Norris Mikolajczyk, bus driver; Amy Tyner, Northeastern and Star lunch paraprofessional. “We are very thankful for the support we get from our school family and community. I know we need the lockers; they are the same lockers from when I was student here 40 years ago.” Carrie Duits, Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Duits said the district needs to hire more bus drivers. Athletic director Mike Goggins said the district is currently short three bus drivers, not including those to drive athletes to sporting events. In other business, the board: • Heard a presentation on the district’s new math program from curriculum director Matt Goebel and unanimously approved a motion to adopt McGraw Hill’s My Math program for the district’s elementary schools. • Accepted the following donations from the community totaling $75,531: Richard Messer Trust, $ 1,000 for the high school cross country team; Barry Community Foundation, $4,531 from the Bill Porter Golf Outing for the high school PTO to help purchase lockers; Larry and Earlene Baum, $70,000’to defray the cost of pay-to-participate for all athletic programs during the 2014-15 school year. Duits said the $1,000 donation the district has received the donation from the Richard Messer Trust since the 2011-12 school year does a lot to support a great group of athletes. “We are very thankful for the support we get from our school family and community ,” said Duits of the donation from the communi­ ty foundation. “I know we need the lockers; they are the same lockers from when I was student here 40 years ago.” Duits said the Baum’s donation directly impacts and benefits students and also fits with the district’s mission to provide for all students. “The donation allows for any student, regardless of whether or not they have the funds, to be a participant in sports,” she said, adding, “The total amount ... since 2008, is $460,000 ... Mr. and Mrs. Baum are hoping that this will encourage students who might have not gone out for sports, due to the cost of participating in athletics at Hastings High School and Hastings Middle School.” • Announced the next board of education work session will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School; and, the next regular meeting qf the board of education will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept . 15, in the multi-purpose room of the middle school, which is located at 232 W. Grand St. Hastings pilot killed in airplane crash Michigan State Police are investigating the death of a 45-year-old Hastings pilot. Craig Ewing was reportedly flying from Lansing, Ill., to Hastings when his plane crashed shortly after noon Monday, Aug. 11, in Casco Township, Allegan County. The crash occurred near the intersection of 111th Avenue and 68th Street. Witnesses called Allegan County 911, reporting they heard a plane revving its engines and then saw a wing fall from the sky. They did not see the fuselage fall. A Michigan State Police helicopter from Lansing was called to the area, which is a densely wooded. The helicopter was able to direct troopers on the ground to the crash site. They were able to locate the rest of the plane fuselage and the body of the pilot. The plane Ewing was flying was a newer two-seat model sportcraft-type of airplane. The State Police along with the Federal Aviation Administration are continuing to investigate the crash. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21, 2014 — Page 3 Speaker: Don’t be afraid to be the ‘one’ by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Any one person can make a difference in the lives of others was the message when Green Gables Haven hosted its annual Power of One Luncheon Friday, Aug. 15, at Hastings Country Club. Even if that one person is a delivery truck driver who happens to be lis­ tening at the radio at the right time. Guest speaker Carol Ryan told how one person saved her family from a tragic situa­ tion. Ryan’s 14-year-old daughter disappeared from home in 2003. It was soon discovered that she was with a 5 6-year-old man who had attended their church. No one had any idea he was a dangerous predator. Upon investigation it was revealed that the man was a convicted murderer. In the early 1980s, the man had kidnapped and killed a woman he attended church with. Ironically, Ryan said, his first victim looked very much like her daughter. “Fast forward 20 years, and it became alarmingly clear this man was re-offending in very similar circumstances,” said Ryan. Meeting the young girl through church but gaining access to her through the Internet, the perpetrator began threatening and manipulat­ ing Ryan’s daughter, by threatening to hurt her family, especially her young brothers. Ryan’s daughter eventually left home with the man, in an attempt to protect her family. “We knew nothing of the fear and manipu­ lation, and anguished about why our daughter would leave home,” Ryan told the 80 guests, men and women, at Friday’s luncheon. Through the efforts of multiple police agencies, Amber Alert notifications, commit­ ted prayer partners and that “one” person, after , 28 long days, Ryan was reunited with her daughter, 2,180 miles from home. Ryan said any young woman can become a victim, and few victims actuality fit the stereotype. /“Perpetrators play on the vulnerability of young girls by encouraging compliant behav­ ior to confuse and convolute their feelings. But I knew this was not a runaway situation,” explained Ryan. “The decision to sound the Amber Alert was not difficult for me. But the officials were not sure this wasn’t a runaway situation but they realized good versus bad, Carol Ryan talks to guests about the ability each person has to positively influ­ ence the lives of others. the notification must be issued. And it saved my daughter’s life.” That very alert was heard by Ryan‘s “one” person, Ian Spencer, a Frito-Lay delivery driver and former police officer. Spencer was traveling through desert terrain near Reno, NeV;, and stopped to get gas, shortly after hearing the alert on his radio. He noticed a truck matching the description given in the Amber alert, although it was a different color. When he looked closer, he noticed the Indiana license plates and that the inside bed of the truck was white, the color of the abductors’ vehicle. Spencer then saw Ryan’s daughter and her captor. He moved away from the vehicle to not arouse suspicion. Spencer acted quickly, reporting the sight­ ing to the Amber Alert Hotline. Within four hours, Ryan’s daughter was found and the kidnapper arrested within one mile of where Spencer had first heard the Amber Alert noti­ • . The Power of One, a program highlighted at the Aug. 15 luncheon hosted by Green Gables Haven, recognizes the power that one person has to affect positive change in the life of another. fication. “Amber Alert saves and has saved many lives,” said Ryan. “Without it, my 4one’ would not have been in the right place at the right time, to save my daughter.” But this was not the end of the Ryan fami­ ly’s ordeal. Ryan explained by relating a story about a skunk, and how the smell of the skunk permeates everything near it. “My daughter had been changed, had been ‘saturated by her captors’ stench,” said Ryan, “She had started to believe his stories and had begun developing a mentality that overshad­ owed her moral compass. She was exhibiting combative behavior. She had already endured months of sexual and mental abuse by this man. She lost confidence in God and her par­ ents. My daughter told me years later that she would have prostituted of committed burglary if she had not been found.” Ryan’s daughter entered a uiental health and healing program. The family continued' traveling a tough road, addressing the mental recovery of their daughter as well as the heal­ ’ L/iWtt .................. ' • ■ 'X ' . ~ • / ■ ' ' ing of each member of the Ryan family over a another.” period of several months. Ryan travels around the country, sharing “As a family, we were transformed. I like to her family’s story while serving as a team show a picture of a fractured cup. When the consultant for Team Hope through the Japanese mend broken objects, they aggran­ National Center for Missing and Exploited dize the damage by filling the cracks with Children. gold. They believe that when something’s suf­ Janie Bergeron, executive director of Green fered damage and has a history, it becomes Gables Haven, was exuberant about the visit more beautiful. Instead of gluing it back to by Ryan. look like it was, the cracks are filled with love “I thought she was incredibly powerful. and healing. Ancient Asian techniques fill the Her energy reached out and touched all of us. cracks with/gold, representing a transforma­ We were lucky she was available to come tive process where the cup remains what it is, here today.” but yet is more than what it was. My family, Bergeron, who has guided the haven for our lives, are now so much more than what seven years, said many women, young and they were before.” . older, struggle each day with physical, emo­ Today, 11 years later, Ryan’s daughter is a tional or sexual abuse. six-year veteran of the armed forces, married “We have been open for 10 years and have and expecting her first child. served over 1,400 people in Barry County, Ryan closed her story by adding, “The 645 of them children,” she said. Power of One saved my family. Never think Anyone who needs help with abusive cirthat what can you do does not matter. Do not ; cumstances may call Green Gables Haven, hesitate to be that‘one,’to be that first to take 269-804-6021, or visit www.greengable­ action, to make a phone call and to help shaven.org to learn more. ' ... ' ■ ' ' ■ ' ' . ’ ■ a - . ■ ■ , ■■■ ■ ... ,■ ■ ..... ' ' ‘ •• . .. ‘ -."vv . ' \ YMCA culinary program concludes second successful year by Constance Cheeseman j Staff WtilerI Gainiri^ experience that wriT serve them well in adult life, Hastings and Delton area students recently completed the YMCA’s stu­ dent culinary program. The program, brainchild of Tom DeVault, YMCA program director, and supported through collaboration with VoTech, a com­ mittee of local business leaders and profes­ sionals working through the Barry Intermediate School District, provides skill training opportunities to area students. A graduation celebration was conducted Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the YMCA’s Camp Algonquin to honor the students’ achieve­ ments. Students of the program planned the evening’s dinner menu and served 100 guests their meals, culminating with the end of the summer-long program. Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad Graphics and sponsoring partner to the pro­ gram through the VoTech Committee, shared his perspective of the success of the second year of the program. “This program has helped the students to realize the possibilities that are out there for them,” said Jacobs. “They leam what they are capable of. They are challenged to accept responsibility, set goals. They are learning that what they do today impacts the tomor­ rows in their future. They leam to create a plan of what they want to leam and then they are given feal world/ex^gri^nqes...iri thp fipjfls. * of their choice,” The students worked at the YMCA during the summer, learning skills and gaining expe­ rience, while visiting local merchants who support the program. Local businesses such as the Couqty Seat Restaurant, Vinnie’s Woodfired Saloon and Seasonal Grille have opened their kitchens to the students, in effort to make a positive impact on enhancing their life skills, including training in ServSafe, which teaches the basic safe practices in culi­ nary environments; and cooperative ventures with Michigan Works, of Barry County. The students toured various businesses and explored several types of cooking techniques while learning appropriate cooking tempera­ tures and of food-handling safety. “All of this exposure translates into reallife tools for these students to become inde­ pendent, skilled, and marketable adults,” said Rachel James, transition Jpordinator for the Barry Intermediate School (District and men­ tor to the students. “Th| students explore reallife job opportunities aid participate in career enhancing programs such as the ‘Career Ready 101’ program provided through ( Michigan Works of Barry County.” YMCA director Tom DeVault talks with The second year of the culinary program students and parents during a graduation was deemed a success by parents and student ceremony of the YMCA’s Culinary pro­ counselors. gram Wednesday, Aug. 13. “This program has given students a boost Graduating students from the YMCA’s Culinary program, along with their mentors are (from left) Mackenzie Keller-Bennett, Tasha Steffic, Hannah DybalskL Libby Trudgeon, Marshall Wood, Brittney Myers, Jill Newton, Rachel James and BISD Superintendent Ronna Steel. in their professional career goals and opened doors of opportunity, where students leam ng^y skills, explore relevant career options and develop a strong work ethic,” added Jacobs. SUMMERFEST, continued from page 1 Volunteers who spend countless hours preparing for Summerfest are among the super heroes who will be sighted this weekend. Gathering for their final preparation meeting this week with Bob Byington’s “Hero GTO” are Summerfest committee members (front row, from left) Samantha Gonzalves, Melissa Delcotto, Sharon Elzinga, (middle) Steve Steward, Steve Reid, Shawn Winters, Bobbie Wilkins, Jamie VerStrate, (back) Byington, Rod Newton, Mike Hallifax, Brent Cowan, Brett Bremer and Owen Bremer (driver’s seat window). fundraiser will be open from 3 p.m. Friday pTn., the downtown “Super Heroes” parade to 1 a.m. Saturday and from noon Saturday will precede the 2 p.m. soapbox derby race to 1 a.m. Sunday. down North Hanover Street near State Road. Sportsters will have their pick of partici­ The racing day concludes with the 4 p.m. patory and spectator events throughout the duck race on Church Street between State weekend. The tennis tournament will be all and Apple streets. . three days at Hastings High School; a soft­ Hastings Baptist Church is also sponsor­ ball tournament at Fish Hatchery Park will ing two Friday events. At 7 p.m., a four-ondetermine its exact schedule by the number four beach volleyball tournament will be of teams that register; and 5K and 10K runs held simultaneously With a pinewood derby begin with packet pickup at Hastings Middle contest. The church is located at 309 E. School starting at 6:45 and the races at 8:30; Woodlawn Ave., across from Hastings followed by Barry County Substance Abuse Mutual Insurance. Services’ Fun Run at 9:45 a.m. ' Both events carry an entry fee. Call the Also on the schedule is the three-on-three church, 269-948-8004, or visit the website, Jim Jensen Memorial Basketball www.hastingsbaptistchurch.com, for more Tournament sponsored by J-Ad Graphics information. Saturday with check-in at 8:30 and competi­ Sunday, Hastings First United Methodist tion tipping off at 9:30 a.m. at Tyden Park. Church will have a special “Super Hero” Fish Hatchery Park also will be the site of ‘ service led by the Green Street Band begins a three-on-three soccer tournament begin­ ning at 11 a.m. ning at 9 a.m. Saturday. Sunday also will feature the annual Saturday also will bring a weightlifting Hastings Car Club’s Car Show downtown competition adjacent to the main stage from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and, in keeping with beginning with check-in at 9:30 and opening the summer theme, the Hastings Public lifts at 10:30 a.m. Library will host an ice cream social from 11 Summerfest-goers never want to miss the a.m. to 1 p.m. headlining events of Saturday. At 12:30 �Page 4 — Thursday, August 21,2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Lunch in the trees Is use of military-type equipment making small towns unsafe? Even robins — birds more commonly associated with the arrival of spring in Michigan — are enjoying the fruits of summer. (Photo by Laura Christensen)' We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Breakfast on the courthouse lawn “Members of the Knights of Columbus serve up * hot-off-the-griddle pancakes on the courthouse lawn Saturday morning,” is the caption for this photo prepared for the Aug. 28, 1979, Reminder, The 37th annual event this weekend began in 1978 as the Hastings Harvest Festival. In 1979, it was presented as the Hastings Old-Fashioned Summer-Fest, and over the years has become simply Hastings Summerfest. Have you met? Have you met? His life’s ambition was to be a commer­ cial airline pilot, and the Rev. Ralph Barton was well on his way to that goal. Until he ran into the Lord. “I knew God had called me to ministry, but I was going to do it on my own,” Barton, 70, says today. “I was a student in the aero­ nautics program at Western Michigan University when I finally listened to His voice.” That didn’t mean Barton had to give up flying. As the uniformed division chaplain for the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and a retired pastor with 44 years of church service, Barton chuckles as he points out that he’s “still guiding people home for eter­ nity.” That’s no small mission. “These officers come up against things the people just cannot grasp,” relates Barton of the ministry he established in Barry County in September 2007. “At times they just need to decompress, they need to vent because there are just things a police officer cannot take home.” Barton knows. As a student at Midwest Bible College in Pontiac, he helped pay for his education as an officer with the Pontiac Police Department. He was there during the unrest in the streets in 1967, and he, too, has things he probably could not take home. That, however, is the asset he brings to his work now. “They accept you quicker,” Barton says of his relationship with officers, “but they’re still cautious.” Barton learned the law enforcement chap­ laincy ropes in Ingham County while pastoring churches in the Lansing area with his wife, Nancy, with whom he’ll be celebrating 50 years of marriage on Friday. The two raised a family of five children and are now grandparents of 15. It’s Nancy to whom Barton credits the heart that he brings to his work. “It’s no more difficult for a police officer to be a believer than any other person,” he says. “The Lord gives everyone the strength to be the best at what they do. I have a prayer list I go over every day and, with their permission, I may have their names on it. I know how to pray for them more pur­ posely, and I always, when I see them, thank them for their service.” For his heart for police officers and his love for all who cross his path, Rev Ralph Barton is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Who makes me laugh: My wife. We If I had a do-over: I’d listen to the Lord a lot quicker. “These officers come up Trait I despise in others: I can’t be neg­ ative ... the entitlement mentality, I guess. against things the people just We aren’t guaranteed everything for free. cannot grasp. At times they My idea of perfect happiness: Giving just need to decompress, they your heart and life to the Lord, following need to vent because there His leading. My most treasured possession: My are just things a police officer copies of the Scriptures. cannot take home.” If my life had a theme song: “Take My Life and Let it Be.” Rev. Ralph Barton I My hero: My wife. She such an encour­ agement to me, our children, our grandchil­ ........... dren — to everybody, she’s never met a stranger. Greatest thing about Barry County: I have a wonderful relationship together. appreciate very much the people. They’re Book I’ve most recently read: One warm, and compassionate, they haven’t lost Nation by Dr. Ben Carson. their humanness. They’re really gold. Favorite Bible verse: John 3:16. Talent I’d like to have: More patience. Last time I was star struck: Seeing a Each week, The Banner profiles a person presentation of photos from the Hubble who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ Space Telescope and seeing the depth of the vide a quick peek each week at some of universe that’s been created. Barry County’s stars. Favorite boyhood memory: Camping Do you know someone who should be with my family. featured because of volunteer work, fun­ Advice I’d give a young person: “Seek loving personality, for the stories he or she ye first the kingdom of God and all His has to tell or any other reason? Send infor­ righteousness.” mation to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 Trip I’d like to take (soon): The N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or Creation Science Museum in Cincinnati. email news@j-adgraphics.com. The television coverage of the fallout from the shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., brought back haunting memories of a different time in our country’s history. The race riots of the 1960s brought National Guardsmen to some of our major cities, carrying auto­ matic weapons, wearing camouflage gear and driving large, war-like tanks with SWAT te]ams ready to do battle. With those images playing again in our homes, there’s been increased talk over the militarization of law enforcement agencies throughout the United States as they’ve equipped their departments with all kinds of military hardware. According to law enforcement officials in Ferguson, Brown allegedly stole mer­ chandise from a local convenience store. A call went out to local police, and the inci­ dent ended in an altercation where the teenager lost his life — reportedly shot at least six times. That set off riots and protests that are continuing nearly two weeks after the inci­ dent. So scenes of from Middle America that resemble a battleground are sharing the news with images from Ukraine, Iraq and Syria. Now, daily newspapers and legislative leaders across the country are asking this important question: Is the militarization of our local law enforcement agencies raising the level of emotion to the point they are doing more harm than providing any ben­ efit that might be realized from all of this high-powered equipment? In the past, small towns like Ferguson — and Hastings — looked to their state police departments and possibly the National Guard when local authorities needed additional support. Today, howev­ er, those same local police agencies have the same level of equipment as the National Guard, giving the impression that they are military units rather than the com­ munity’s policemen. This all started when the Department of Homeland Security decided to make mili­ tary-type anti-terrorism equipment avail­ able to cities and towns across the country, offering them armored vehicles, guns, armor, aircraft, rocket launchers and other . specialized equipment not normally avail­ able at these levels. It obviously didn’t work in Ferguson, a St. Louis suburb, where local police showed up looking more like National Guard units when citizens were just look­ ing for answers to the loss of one of their young men. Social media also played a role in raising the level of emotion by attracting people from as far away as New York and California, citing race as a rea­ son for the misfortunate shooting. Local black leaders have been trying to control the rioting but fear the presence of people like the Rev. Al Sharpton and the Rev. Jesse Jackson could hurt their efforts in calming down the large groups assembling each night. Race has been a complicating factor. Even Congressman Rand Paul acknowl­ edged that in an essay published by Time magazine. “Anyone who thinks race does not skew the application of criminal justice in this country is just not paying close enough attention,” wrote Paul. He went on to say, “the images and scenes we continue to see in Ferguson resemble war more than tradi­ tional police action.” Barry Township Police Chief Victor Pierce resigned his position Aug. 7 after months of debate over what was character­ ized by some as excessive use of force in the township, which encompasses Delton. Residents had concerns with Pierce’s hir­ ing and training of over 40 reserve officers to a department that also included full­ time and part-time officers in a township of less than 3,900 residents. The problem wasn’t that Pierce was training local support personnel to help in the nearby schools, for festivals and sup­ port his full-time officers, it was the num­ ber of volunteers and the public’s lack of knowledge of who those reservists were and the level of training and authority Pierce was giving them. For more than 30 years, Barry County has supported a local volunteer sheriff’s posse which shows up for big events to offer crowd control and support staff, but they’ve never been armed with assault weapons or appear to be members of a SWAT team. I wrote about this subject earlier this year when our local sheriff’s department was showing off all the equipment it had received from the federal government. Earlier this year, federal agents confis­ cated computers of our county’s sheriff and undersheriff and copied certain records at the county courthouse. Federal officials still have not formally announced what they were looking for, but, if I were a betting man, I’d look to all that equipment and the number of reserve officers the Barry County Sheriff’s Department main­ tains. The militarization of local agencies like these has become a growing trend across the country and is raising questions in places like Lansing and Washington, D.C. So, even though one agency of the fed­ eral government is handing out equipment such as armored vehicles and high-pow­ ered machine guns, other federal agencies are concerned with the buildup of weapon­ ry threatening small towns all over the country. This seems especially true when reading a recent report released by the FBI showing that violent-crime is down con­ siderably. The report indicated that between 1993 and 2012, the violent-crime rate dropped in the U.S. by nearly 50 per­ cent. So why are we turning law enforce­ ment agencies into SWAT teams and arm­ ing them with equipment normally used by military units? According to Robert Stevenson, execu­ tive director of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, “Many agencies have turned to these federal surplus programs because of the downturn in the economy and cuts in revenue-sharing. Police have been forced to put all of their revenue toward personnel, and it’s almost eliminat­ ed capital outlay.” Stevenson went on to say that the sur­ plus programs are sometimes the only option departments have. “Your police department needs to be as well armed as the people they encounter, but they don’t need items such as a bazooka.” A survey conducted by the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital stated that obesity, smoking and drug abuse top the list of health concerns adults have about their children. * “We also find they are concerned about school violence and gun-related injuries at rates that are much higher than their level of concern for other issues in their own communities,” Director Matt Davis went on to say. Davis said there are differences between whites, blacks and Hispariics among other health issues. African-American respondents were much more concerned about issues to violence in their communities and across the country where Latino respondents were more concerned with stress for young people overall. The militarization of our police forces and growing numbers of shootings across the country is an issue that needs leader­ ship. We need a nationwide dialogue on what’s happening in our country’s cities. The United States ranks third in the world for the number of murders reported. How does that happen in a country that is perceived to have so many possibilities for its citizens? It’s a question that needs to be answered if we are to reduce the number of men, women and children who are killed each year. The answer won’t be found by measuring how big our guns are — but we won’t find the answers until we begin the conversation. President John F. Kennedy talked about the issue in a 1963 commencement address. “We can help make the world safe for diversity,” Kennedy told graduates. “For in the final analysis, our most basic com­ mon link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future. And we are all mortal.” As Kennedy left his legacy to succeed­ ing generations, President Barack Obama has a similar opportunity with this vital issue of race today. He should make it his legacy to begin the dialogue and look for the answers to this serious issue facing our communities. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 21 — Movie Memories enjoys “A Raisin in the Sun,” starring Sidney Poitier and Claudia McNeil, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 — no preschool story time. Sunday, Aug. 24 — library ice cream social, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 — no toddler story time; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club, 6 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21,2014 — Page 5 • , ' Critical questions of hospital's plan need to be addressed To the editor: It has been some time since we have seen an item published on plans and progress of the Pennock Hospital initiative to relocate at the M-37/M-43 intersection west of Hastings. It seems that such a large undertaking involv­ ing the lives and activities of so many would require regular updates. At the same time, those of us who have raised questions endure the long wait for answers. Hospital CEO Sheryl Blake promised answers to concerns in the various public forums held throughout the community in June. Some responses were given. I will reit­ erate some of those concerns: traffic conges­ tion, Leadership in Energy and Environmental, or LEED certification, envi­ ronmental impact statement and, finally, the feasibility study justification for the project that have at this time not qualified for a response. Having personally made some of these requests, I can confirm that the information has not been forthcoming. Generally, any institution undertaking a project of this scope will first request a feasibility study to deter­ mine that its planned development and relo­ cations will best meet its needs and the need of its customers who, in this case, are the community requiring health care services and neighbors at the site. When the request for information relative to the feasibility study was made, no response was forthcoming. As a result, it is unknown if this standard industry process has been undertaken. Certain questions were raised in regard to LEED certification. The question of an envi­ ronmental impact study also was raised. An environmental study is closely related to LEED certification, in some respects. Blake referenced keeping “as much as possible the natural topography [of the site] intact.” She further stated, “It is our aim to be LEED cer­ tified, but we are unsure at this point what level of certification that will be.” In the case of LEED certification, the pri­ mary objective is to “set a clear environmen­ tal target before the design phase of the proj­ ect begins.” The hospital’s stated objective is for construction, (i.e., site preparation) to begin this month. If that is truly the plan, then it appears that little, if any, planning for incor­ poration of LEED principles has been consid­ ered. Coincidentally, LEED planning does not necessarily include site preparation, but is generally more involved with structural envi- (Write Us A Letter: ronmental practices. The next, and possibly greater, concern was for a traffic impact study. CEO Blake seemed to imply at one public session that this was the responsibility of the Michigan Department of Transportation and required a site plan so “the surveyor had something to respond to.” It does seem that a site plan would be helpful to determine ingress and egress from the site. Beyond that, actual traffic flow and current traffic patterns should decide the practicality of ingress and egress points. Two of the four roads bracketing the proposed site are not “Class A” and do not support heavy truck traffic. This truck traffic would occur both during construction and later in day-to-day hospital operations and so should be of pri­ mary concern immediately. Pennock Hospital has made no direct request for an upgrade of these roads, but rather an assumption that it will happen. Further, Pennock Hospital requested a meet­ What do you The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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The only presence lacking at this meeting was a representative from the hospital. This raises some concern in regard to the hospital’s commitment to address the concerns of the community during the devel­ opment stage of this project. There are many community/resident con­ cerns over this project. The greatest is with infrastructure, or basically, the availability of sewer and water at the site. The majority understand the demands for, and absolute necessity of, these two services in hospital operations. Most do not understand how or by what entity the services will be provided. Most just assume they will be available. In some respects, that appears to be the assump­ tion of the hospital. The only source for these services is the City of Hastings, but the facil­ ity will not be located in the city’s service area. Hence, an extension must be construct­ ed to the site. Various agreements between the city, Barry County and Rutland Township, where the new hospital will be located, bring certain obligations into play. The hospital has bypassed the township and requested the county proceed with bonding to ensure fund­ ing for the sewer project, which, conserva­ tively, could cost from $1.5 to $3 million. In the end, however, the citizens of Rutland Township will be responsible for all costs related to acquisition of the bonds, whether or For this week: The shooting and subse­ quent violence in Ferguson, Mo., have raised concerns that some police agencies have become over-militarized by accepting surplus war items at little or no cost from the federal government. Should local police agencies arm them­ selves with surplus war weapons? Last week: A Kentucky school district is opting out of the federal lunch program for the upcoming school year because students don’t like the stricter nutri­ tional standards and healthier lunches. Are you happy with the lunches served to your children or grandchildren in their public schools? □ □ Yes No “Specializing in directional drilling” www.dig-it-inc.com Hiring for General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. Ih Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov I I U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. The Hastings BcUHICI* VILLAGE PEOPLE VlkihHVI. ■ fcVI 1.1COHCmmMTGCOSTUMICONnST John Jacobs • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • President 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson Richard Beduhn Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your kind words, cards of condolences, flowers and donations in his name. All of the treats and food were deeply appreciated. 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Here’s your chance to take part in an interac­ tive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com, Results will be tabu­ lated and reported along with a new question the following week. 18% 82% not the project was completed and paid for by the hospital. It is not clear if the hospital will retire the bonds through user fees or some other method. There is also the question of extending city services to an area that is not included in an urban services district as agreed to by a pact between the City of Hastings and Rutland Charter Township as a result of an intergov­ ernmental agreement some two years ago. It appears that Pennock Hospital has failed mis­ erably in what might be considered ‘good neighbor’ practices, or, at a minimum, has placed the cart well before the horse in its expectation that this project is going to hap­ pen without it eliciting the help and coopera­ tion of many players in a timely and organ­ ized fashion. I write this letter in the hope that it will generate interest from those affected by the hospital’s plan and, at the same time, that, by drawing attention to the seemingly endless list of assumptions on the part of Pennock Hospital, the hospital will take a careful look at prioritization of the steps involved in the construction of a privately held business which requires the infusion of considerable public funding. Your fall color adventure begi[ins with a oneCanadian Wilderness rail excursion, then experience all that Saulf Ste. Marie has to offer, including the hew' Heritage Discovery Centre, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Art Gallery of Algoma, and Parks Canada Canal. Packages start at just $178. Fall Tours Sept. 13 - Oct. 13, 2014 Bailing Tractor Parades Shinglemill Thrashing Silo Filling Tractor Games in the evening Free popcorn after the game. Craft Sales - Flea Market Homemade Ice Cream Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily Tractors - Gas Engines Steam Powered Saw Mill Gate Fee $4.00 Children 12 & Under FREE POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 Directions: South of Clarksville on Nash Hwy. to Robbins Rd. south of Big L Lumber then west to show grounds, watch for the signs. Friday is Senior Citizens Day and Seniors get in for $3.00 i For More Information Call: j Vickie or Will i : (269) 795-7121 �Page 6 — Thursday, August 21, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77588838 Frederick C. Lewis Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership / training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE . 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 * p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil* dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. ’ WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship’& Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www. country chapel umc.org for more information. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously ' Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Small Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pio­ neer Club, will return Sept. 10, 2014. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+) Bible Study at 10 a.m. thru June 12. No Thursday Brunch May-August. Wendy’s for lunch at 11:30 a.m. will con­ tinue throughout the summer. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” ' FoF information call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER SCHEDULE - Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at www.firstchurch_hasti.ngsrt).rg and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: gotLtaelboJs&Eqiiipment 1401 N. Broadway 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-2471 Hastings . 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 HASTINGS, MI - Phyllis Jean (White) Goodrich, age 86, of Hastings, died peaceful­ ly on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Phyllis was bom January 8, 1928 in rural Eaton County, the daughter of Alton Daniel and Opal Glenna (Nichols) White. She attended the Martin one-room schoolhouse HASTINGS, MI - Marcia Deanne Rice, age on Gresham Road before graduating from 65, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Charlotte High School in 1945, where she Monday, August 18, 2014 at her residence. was a proud member of the Oriole Band. She Marcia was bom in Battle Creek, the daugh­ married Robert Goodrich on September 14, ter of Harry Leroy and Glenna Mae (Sloan) 1947 and they started their family. Rice. She graduated from Battle Creek Central Phyllis loved music, playing organ profes­ High School, class of 1967. Marcia was sionally throughout the area on the weekends employed by Hastings Manufacturing for over with their dance band, “The Dark Ages.” She 20 years. was also a lifetime lover of animals, always She was a member of St. Rose Church and adopting birds and caring for many pets. the VFW of Nashville, Ladies Auxiliary. Phyllis is survived by her son, Gregory Marcia enjoyed spending time with her family Eddy (Sandra Jean) Goodrich; grandsons, and friends. Gregory Robert (Alyssa) Goodrich and Marcia was preceded in death by her par­ Dylan Michael Goodrich; nieces and ents, Harry and Glenna Rice; brother, Dennis nephews, Jerry (Sue) Royston, Jill (Larry) Rice; sister, Marjorie Kelley and granddaugh­ Smith-Walters, Jeff Royston, Joanne (Kelly) ter, Courtney Harold. Drozdzak, Marcy (Troy) Wright and Lisa She is survived by her daughter, Michelle White; and sister-in-law, Jeanne White. (Jeff) Rice-Schantz; grandchildren, Kristen She was predeceased by her husband of 52 Harold-Elliott, Matthew Elliott, Noah Elliott, years, Robert; sister, Florence Royston; Luke Elliott, Kaitee Elliott; great-granddaugh­ brother, Fredrick White; and her parents. ter, Skylin Bergeron; sister, Donna (Robert) A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Van Natta of Texas; special friend, Ina Baker on Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 at Gresham and several nieces and nephews. Cemetery with Rev. Randy Royston officiat­ Memorial contributions may be made to the ing. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. on family. Friday, Aug. 22, at Pray Funeral Home, A visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. Charlotte followed by procession to the 21, 2014 from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Girrbach cemetery. .. I oi Funeral Home in Hastings. A funeral-servic : s may be made jto will follow the visitation period at 3 p.m. the Barry Count^ Humane Society in Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. please visit our website at www.girrbachfuArrangements by Pray Funeral Home, neralhome.net to sign the online guest book or Charlotte. to leave a memory or message for the family. Sunday, August 24, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. August 24 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10: 30 a.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. 945-9541 Flexfab Phyllis Jean Goodrich BOSLEY Mw 1351 North M-43 Hwy. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings Hastings 945-9554 945-3429 Gloria Kristine (Glover) Nitz HASTINGS, MI - Gloria went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. She was bom to Irma A. Sonntag and Russell B. Glover September 8, 1946 in Saginaw. Gloria grew up in Saginaw; attend­ ed Peace Lutheran School and graduated in 1965 from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw. Her college degrees include a Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Teaching from Concordia College in River Forest, IL in 1968. Also, a Master of Arts - Early Childhood Development from Western Michigan University in 1990. After college, she taught kindergarten for six years at St. Rose Catholic School. She then taught kindergarten at Northeastern School for 31 years until retirement in 2009. Gloria married her high school sweetheart, Wade and they had been married 45 years. They are so very proud of their three chil­ dren, Melissa K. Schwartz (Terry) Belle Plaine, MN, Marc W. Nitz (Lindsay), Byron Center, and Michael W. Nitz, Royal Oak. They have four wonderful grandchildren. Jack C. Schwartz, Janie E. Schwartz, Taylor R. Nitz and Tanner W. Nitz. Her husband, children and grandchildren were of the highest importance in her life. She devoted her life to her family and made everyone’s life-special with her energy and exuberance. Gloria was energetic beyond most everyone and all that she strived to accomplish in her life was purposed to help others. She tried to make every day count for others when her just being there brightened everyone’s day. Gloria was an accomplished seamstress and could sew just about anything; a talent she learned from her grandmother, Alma Glover, a professional seamstress. A dear Aunt Margaret Glover was a special person to her and also guided her throughout her life and predeceased her. She is survived by her sister, Sally A. Palmer (Marti) Holland. She is also survived by a wonderful group of close friends who unwaveringly supported her during her life and battle. Gloria devoted her life to her faith, chil­ dren, grandchildren and family. Each school class was a part of her family. She believed each child was a gift from God and spent untold hours assuring each little kindergarten child in her classroom was given the best start in life. Gloria was invited many times to her former kindergarten students’ high school graduation celebrations as the special teacher in their lives. She volunteered in many organizations to make children’s and someone else’s life better as a Camp Fire leader, library volunteer, nurs­ ery school leader, church mission trips to Costa Rica, hospital guild and tutor. She served on many church committees, was a deacon, directed the children’s choir and sang in the church choir. Wade and Gloria spent many of their sum­ We will look for your guidance when the time comes.... Frederick C. "Fritz” Lewis, 78. Born to Ken and Lucille Lewis on September 20, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan. A Man Of Accomplishment: From the football field of Lansing Everett High School to head coach of a State Championship Team at Albion High School. From Coach and Teacher to Vice President, Olivet College. From the Director of Education to the CEO of the Michigan Association of Independent Agents. ’’From all daughters, to a house full of boys." the coach would say. Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great­ Grandfather, Teacher, Coach, CEO; so much to so many.... In every role, he was a man of sincerity and integrity, delivering his own spe­ cial brand of strength, grace and charm to every situation. A man who was easy to fol­ low, who led with an enthusiasm that was con­ tagious and a humility that was genuine. Quick to love, slow to anger and a friend to all who knew him. Fritz will remain a hero to many. It can be said that he loved people and he never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents (Ken and Lucille), wife (Sue) and brother, (Jim). Fritz is survived by his wife, Virginia of 14 years, children, Wendy (Buck) Loveless, Becky (Dave) DeMott, Tess (Jon) Gifford, Kendra (Badge) Velasquez, Brian (Dianne) Aitken, Marguerite (Carl) Falkenstern, Melissa Aitken, 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association www.alzfdn.org Olivet College Scholarship Insurance Program. Funeral services were held on Monday, August 18, 2014 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Interment will take place at Coman Cemetery. Attangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. mers enjoying their summer lake home in Ludington and winters in the Bahamas on the beach. They enjoyed traveling to many states and national parks, Florida, Hilton Head Island, skiing in Colorado, Spain, Italy and Alaska. Gloria enjoyed working for many years at Hudson’s, then Macy’s department store in Grand Rapids. Gloria was passionate and devoted in everything she did in teaching school, at home with her family and grandchildren and in life. Her family was her focus in life and meant everything to her. She was a true, Supermom and Grandmother Extraordinaire. She has left a great unfilled void in both her family’s lives and others that were fortunate enough to know her and an empty space that can never be filled. Memorials in Gloria’s memory may be made to the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, from 4 until 7 p.m. A second visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014 from 9:30 until 11 a.m. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Interment will fol­ low the funeral service at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book, or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily- . 77582833 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21, 2014 — Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST 4: Q9 7 V: Q 10 ♦: A 10 7 3 ♦: Q 19 7 6 4: J 10 V: J 9 6 5 3 ♦: KQ2 ♦: J3 2 EAST SOUTH 4: 8 6 5 3 2 V: 8 74 ♦: 8 6 985 4:AK4 V: AK2 ♦: J9 5 4 *:AK4 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Both Lead: QV North East South 2f 3*(D 3NT Pass Pass Pass 2NT 3V Pass West Pass Pass Pass Pass (1) Transfer to hearts Today’s hand continues the discussion of whether to choose a trump suit or a no trump bid when competing either in a friendly social setting or a competitive tournament. South start­ ed today’s auction with another powerful hand of 22 high card points and a 2# opening bid. North responded with a 2^ bid, a waiting bid, and South, in keeping with known bridge prac­ tices to keep the strong hand covered, went to 2NT. North used the Jacoby Transfer Convention to let South know she had five hearts and that South should accept the transfer to hearts. South accepted the heart transfer, bidding 3V, and then North offered South a choice of where to play the contract: 3NT or 4V. South chose to pass and play for nine tricks in three no trump as opposed to ten tricks in a heart contract at the four level. West chose the QV as her opening lead, possibly not wanting to give away much infor­ mation about her other three suits. At any rate, South immediately knew she had five heart tricks, two spade tricks, two club tricks, and a strong possibility of additional tricks in the diamond suit once the A4 was driven out. The diamonds would be great as opportunities for overtricks. With the play of the heart suit and the five heart tricks, South at trick six led a small dia­ mond from the dummy toward the !♦. This trick was won by the West defender, but there was nowhere to go, and South claimed the remaining tricks, making twelve tricks in all. With a score of 690, it was clear that South would be in first place on this hand with a no trump ' contract. Did anyone bid and make 6NT? Not on this hand. With 22 high card points in the South hand, and eight in the North hand, there was only a total of 30 points for a strong game but no slam this time. The thirteen South players who bid and made the 3NT +3 earned a score of 690 while those thirteen other South players who chose 4V made 4V +3 for a score of 680. Once again, those who chose the no trump route scored a first place finish by a mere ten points over those who were in a suit contract. Others who tried hearts either made an overtrick or failed to get the extra three tricks in either no trump or hearts. They, of course, finished far down the line. One heart declarer did try a 6V contract, only to fail by one trick for a bottom score all around. What is today’s takeaway? The idea of playing in no trump for the'extra points seems to be a sound way to take a first place finish. Give it a try when you are confronted with a choice of no trump or a trump suit. The no trump contract may have you squeaking by with a tenpoint finish. Bridge Notes: Another opportunity for those wanting to leam how to play bridge will be offered again this fall at the Hastings Community and Recreational Center. Mark your cal­ endar for Saturday, Oct. 18,2014. “Leam Bridge in a Day?” is a nationally recognized bridge program that presents the basics in a one-day seminar. Check the program guide with the Hastings Community and Recreation Center that will be out soon. If you know of someone who has expressed an interest in learning how to play bridge, steer them to this one-day pro­ gram. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) 'Safety first’ is theme of community breakfast by Fran Faverman Staff Writer Participants at the community breakfast sponsored by the Family Support Center of Barry County learned about car seat do’s and don’ts from guest speaker Lani Forbes, who describes herself as a safety freak. Besides being executive director of the United Way, Forbes also is a lieutenant in the Freeport Fire Department. Demonstrating on car seats she uses for her three grandchildren, she showed guests how to install using both the latch system and the car seatbelt. Once the seat is installed correct­ ly, the next step is to be sure the child is seat­ ed correctly. Infants, Forbes said, may require additional side support to make sure they do not flop around. Infants should always be in rear-facing car seats. Older children must be in car seats appro­ priate for their age and size, but must be in the rear seat of a vehicle. She said two common errors are moving a child too soon to the next largest seat and permitting children to ride in a front seat. When choosing determining which car seat is best, Forbes said the child should be at the maximum weight for the current seat, not just the height. She noted one of her grandchil­ dren is tall and meets the maximum height but not the maximum weight. According to s Girrbach/Reaser Courtney Ann Bamard-Reaser and Chad Russel Girrbach along with their parents, Dave and Sheila Barnard and Ray and Deb Girrbach, all of Hastings, are happy to announce their engagement. Courtney and Chad are both Hastings High School graduates, class of 2005. Courtney graduated cosmetology school 2011, and is attending KCC for her early childhood education degree. She owns and runs her own salon in Hastings at the Alfresco Salon & Suites. Chad is a 2010 graduate vof Western Michigan University with a degree in Civil Engineering. He is currently employed as a Project Engineer at Conestoga-Rovers & Associates in Plainwell, Michigan. They will be married on September 6,2014 at the Boys and Girls Club, Hastings, Michigan. guidelines she provided, a child should stay in a booster seat as long as possible or until the child reaches a height of four feet, nine inch­ es tall and a seat belt can fit properly. Riding in the front seat should be limited to children age 13 who can be properly fitted with a seat­ belt. Purchasing a car seat is a process that requires thought. Forbes pointed out that good car seats come in a variety of price ranges and styles; price alone is not a guaran­ tee of a good car seat. Among the things par­ ents need to look for are manufacturer’s expi­ ration dates and model numbers and whether the make or model has ever been recalled. While some items for children can be pur­ chased used, car seats are not one of them. Never buy a car seat at a garage sale or a sec­ ond-hand store, she said, and never buy a car seat with missing parts or that has been involved in a crash or has expired. Forbes went on to point out that objects in cars can become projectiles in an accident or a sudden stop. She said glass objects are espe­ cially dangerous. Loose tools and other equipment can become lethal in an accident. Help is available for parents in choosing car seats and having them installed. Barry County now has seven fully certified techni­ cians who can install seats or check installa­ tions for parents, she said. Some seats also are available through agencies. Karen Jousma, director of the Family Support Center, explained that what was once the Barry County Child Abuse Prevention Council is now part of a collection of agen­ cies aiming to make it easier for families to get access to the services they need. The com­ munity breakfast is held every quarter and is a way for the Family Support Center to keep in communication with the larger community. “Kinship services are an example,” said Jousma. “Because of the shortage of foster homes, we have been able to get children placed with grandparents and aunts and uncles, even older established siblings. It is a case-management approach.” Another participating agency is the Great Start Coalition, whose focus is helping par­ ents to ensure their children will be ready for school, particularly through a reading readi­ ness program. Volunteers for Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Kids, are appointed by a judge to advocate for a child or a family of children in foster care in situations where abuse has occurred’ CASA volunteers can help children get the services they need as long as they are in the foster care system. The support center also has a cooperative relationship with the Department of Human Services. Ashton Jacob, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 29, 2014 at 1:27 p.m. to Daisy Bowers and Cody Bockheim of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. Carson Ronald, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 4, 2014 at 2:56 a.m. to April Bennett and Steven Tyrrell of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and 16 1/2 inches long. Paizlee Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 1, 2014 at 7:50 a.m. to Matthew and Nicole Bosworth of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. Caleb Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8, 2014 at 12:40 p.m. to Mike and Mary Poirier of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. Neil Jay McClelland, Fort Meyers, FL and Lee Ann Parker, Middleville. Andrew Scott Payne, Hastings and Jennifer May Heney, Hastings. Nathan Allen Ford, Hastings and Katelyn Nicole Graybill, Hastings. WATERPROOFING 77588951 COII SCOtt < 51 7-290-5556 877-448-1548 FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION Holland is hiring in Grand Rapids! ws Bill would stop radioactive waste being dumped in Michigan Like most residents, I was shocked to leam that a landfill in Michigan was scheduled to accept nearly 40 tons of low-level radioactive sludge from Pennsylvania. We want a Pure Michigan that attracts fam­ ilies from across the country and the world for fun and excitement in the great outdoors — not a dumping ground that attracts the country’s radioactive waste. That is why I will be introducing legisla­ tion that would stop companies in other states like Pennsylvania from dumping their lowlevel radioactive waste materials in Michigan landfills. My bill would strengthen Michigan’s regu­ lations concerning disposal of radioactive drilling waste to mirror those already existing in neighboring Great Lakes states, such as Ohio and Pennsylvania. The waste at issue is technologically enhanced, naturally occurring radioactive material. It’s an oil and gas drilling byproduct which accumulates radiation that normally occurs in nature. A landfill in Wayne County received approval from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality under the Granholm Administration in 2006 to accept this type of low-level radioactive material. In fact, states such as Ohio have even rec­ ommended to producers of this sludge that they dump it in Michigan at the Wayne County facility. I will be working to adopt the same tough standards as other states because the risk this type of waste may pose to our lakes and rivers is simply too great. Michigan needs to send a loud and clear message to other states that we don’t want their radioactive sludge. It’s not just about protecting Michigan res­ idents; it’s also about being responsible with how we protect the world’s largest source of freshwater. First Day of School September 2, 2014 Open Houses ... All Elementary Buildings August 27 6:30-7:30 Middle School September 2 6:00 - 7:00 High School September 3 6:00 - 7:00 Hot Lunch Will be Served on September 2 The recruiter will be at the terminal on Sep. 4th & 5th from noon to 5 p.m., 4600 Clyde Park Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Ml 49509, taking applications for FT local and regional drivers. 21 years old, having a CDLA w/Hazmat and tanker w/1 year or 50k miles experience. Apply on line at www.hoUandregionat.com/careers EEO/AAE Minorities/Females/Persons with Disabilities/Protected Veterans 77588892 SOCIAL WORKER Thornapple Manor, the Barry County Medical Facility, is seeking a full-time Social Worker. Work in a team oriented environment with the opportunity to grow professionally & provide quality services to our residents. Qualified candidates will be motivated and have long term care experience, a degree in social work or human services, understanding of medical terminology, knowledge of MDS and RAP, and care plan process. Thornapple Manor offers excellent compensation including benefits package, paid professional dues, and continuing education. Wages commen­ surate with experience. Please submit resume to: Thornapple Manor Attention: Human Resources 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Thornapple .M A N 0 R . EOE. 07661713 �Page 8 — Thursday, August 21,2014 — The Hastings Banner JlaJee. CkHeAAa by Elaine Garlock Tonight at 7 p.m. Central United Methodist Church will have its final movie night for the summer program, which has included Bible study, book discussion, and free movies with popcorn added to the mix. The movie will be “Heaven is for Real.” An open house is planned Wednesday for Manna’s Market at its new location on M-50 across from Lakewood High School. With the larger space, the facility will be able to offer additional services besides the food pantry, baby pantry, counseling and more. Hours for the open house are from 4 to 7 p.m. Work continues on the Lake Odessa library project. Because of a missing I-beam, the entire front section had to be removed. This was discovered after the marquee was removed. Then it was found that much of the roof had minimum support, so the roof also was removed. The parking lot paving has been removed and excavations have been done for the new foundation and footings. The perimeter is protected by a chain-link fence. This leaves only a narrow sidewalk on Fourth Avenue. The Garlinger-Gerlinger reunion was Sunday at fellowship hall. A cousin from California comes each year. Others attending were from closer by. Gordin and Ruth Bylsma of Grand Rapids who spend summer weekends at their Jordan Lake cottage were joined last weekend by son Quinn and friend, daughter Whitney with husband and infant son Silas from the Detroit area. On the previous Sunday Ruth had played her flute to accompany organist Patricia Werdon on all the hymns and offerto­ ry. The cottage garden of John and Beverly Hynes on North Fourth Avenue is a sight to behold with its myriad blossoms of Rudbeckia and other flowers gracing both sides of a low fence. Next door, almost the entire front lawn of Mary and Jack Mutch has been planted with flowers that are showing off lily blooms and other beauties. Cfty of Hastings honors Thornapple Manor Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell (left) presents a proclamation of appreciation from the City of Hastings to Thornapple Manor Administrator Don Haney at a recent meet­ ing of the Hastings City Council. The proclamation reviewed the history of Thornapple Manor from its beginning in the late 1950s through its 2009 renovation and its most recent addition of The Cottages in 2012. Special mention was made of the service provided by administrators, caregivers and housekeepers and their “unwavering commitment to the health, well-being and satisfaction of all who call the manor home.” Haney confirmed the relevance of that statement in his remarks. “Thornapple Manor is home to our residents,” Haney said. “When they come to live at Thornapple Manors we all become family.” STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES & NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS Notice is Hereby Given that on Thursday, September 4, 2014, the Barry County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Drainage District Boundaries from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. At that time and place, the Drain Commissioner will hear the proofs and allegations and carefully reconsider and review the description of lands comprising the Drainage Districts for the Drains listed below, and determine whether the addition or deletion of lands will more accurately define the boundaries of the land benefitted by the Drains and is just and equitable pursuant to Section 197 of 1 956 PA 40, as amended. The Drains are located and established in the following municipalities, and a general description by section number of the lands proposed to be added or deleted in whole or in part include the following: DRAIN NAME MUNICIPALITY SECTION NUMBERS COLWELL-STENDER DRAIN HASTINGS TOWNSHIP 10, 11, 15 DEAN DRAIN MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP 4, 9, 10, 16, 17,21 KINNE-SUMMERS DRAIN HASTINGS TOWNSHIP 1,2, 3,4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 z You are Further Notified that persons aggrieved by the decision of the Drain Commissioner to add or delete property to or from a Drainage District may seek judicial review in the Barry County Circuit Court within ten (10) days of the decision. Notice is Further Hereby Given that also on Thursday, September 4, 2014, the appor­ tionments for benefits to the lands comprised within the following Drainage Districts: ColwellStender Drain, Dean Drain, Kinne-Summers Drain, will be subject to review for one day from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s Office, located at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan 49058. At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, I will have the tentative apportionments against parcels and municipalities within the Drainage District’s that are subject to a special assessment available to review. Pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan Drain Code of 1956, as amended, any owner of land within the special assessment district or any city, village, township, or county feeling aggrieved by the tentative apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner may appeal the apportionment within ten (10) cal­ endar days after the Day of Review of Apportionment by making an application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a Board of Review. Financial FOCUS • t—’* A It’s just about Back-to-School time again. If you have young children, you might be hus­ tling them to the store for backpacks and binders. But if you fast-forward a few years, you can envision driving your kids a little far­ ther — to their college dorms. And when that day comes, you’ll want to be financially pre­ pared. So you’ll want to avoid making costly mistakes when preparing for, and paying, those big bills. Here are some of the most common of these errors: • Not saving enough — Only half of all families with children under 18 save any money for college, according to a recent study by Sallie Mae, the country’s largest originator of federally insured student loans. You might find it easier to save for college if you automatically move a set amount each month from your checking or savings account to a college savings vehicle. • Not considering vehicles with growth potential — The same Sallie Mae study found that more parents use a general savings account than any other method of saving for college. But since most savings accounts these days pay only a minimal rate of return, you will have trouble getting the growth potential you need to achieve your college savings goals. Consider working toward your college savings goals by investing in a vehi­ cle specifically designed for college, such as a 529 plan or a Coverdell plan. There are dif­ ferences between these plans, such as contri­ bution limits and tax treatments, but both allow you to invest for growth potential. As with any investment account, there are risks involved, including market risk. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations^for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Barry County Drain Commissioner at (269) 945-1385 or the Michigan Relay Center at (800) 649-3777 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to Nadwomik, reportedly by a group of officers made up largely of reserve officers. What followed, on a national scale, has been concern that community police agencies are becoming military units, prompting even the president of the United States to caution that a line of clear demarcation must exist between the two. Leaf agrees, but also points out that com­ munities must be aware of how seismic changes in society have redefined law enforcement today. “Two things have changed law enforce­ ment,” says Leaf. “The first is the big bank robberies, primarily in California, in the 1990s. In one case, the police were engaged in a shootout with guys that had rifles and the officers were shooting back with all that they had, pistols. “Luckily, there was a tactical team that was practicing nearby that was able to step in.” Leaf’s is one example of several such situ­ ations in which police were seriously unpre­ pared. In a front page story in the Aug. 17 edi­ tion of the Detroit Free Press, a similar situa­ tion was recounted in which officers who were engaged in a gun battle had to be sup­ plied with more powerful weapons from a nearby gun shop to match the firepower they were facing. Today, in part with help from the federal program that passes equipment down to local agencies, officers are now more likely to enter dangerous situations with adequate defense. “The second change to law enforcement came after the Columbine school shooting which was huge because of how that response was structured,” points out Leaf, of the 1999 school shooting in Colorado that killed 12 students and one teacher and left 21 addition­ al students injured. “Law enforcement’s response in situations like that was to always set up a perimeter, then wait for the tactical team to get there.” That procedure, Leaf agonizes even today, meant that first-responding police officers were forced, under standard police protocol, to stand guard around the school while the carnage continued inside. • Stopping your savings once your children are in college — Unless your children plan to take an awful lot of credits, they’re not going to finish college in just one year. Consequently, you’ll want to keep investing in your plan or other college savings vehicle while your children are in school. • Taking out 401(k) loans — Your employ­ er may allow you to take out a loan against your 401(k) to help pay for college. But this may not be a good idea for two reasons: First, when you remove money from your 401(k) — even if you plan on eventually paying it back — you will slow the potential accumu­ lation in your account, thereby depriving yourself of resources you will eventually need for retirement. Second, should you leave the company, you might have to repay the loan within a limited number of days. • Not using available tax credits — Depending on your income, you might quali­ fy for the American Opportunity tax credit, which is worth up to $2,500, provided you spend at least $4,000 on college expenses. Check with your tax professional to see if you qualify for this credit and how to most effec­ tively incorporate it. And be careful you don’t waste the credit, because you may not be able to use it and your plan distributions at the same time. Paying for college can be challenging — but if you can avoid making the above mis­ takes, you’ve got a better chance of getting your kids through school without derailing the progress you’d like to make toward your other financial goals. ‘ This article was written by Edward Jones 77588816 Russell Yarger Barry County Drain Commissioner for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. —STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald's Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. 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Even in Barry County, Leaf says a sim­ ilar situation in a school, a factory, or a church would be met with “a rainbow, of colors,” uni­ forms of surrounding agencies with officers who have been trained in “quick act deployweapons.,Today’s crisis response training, he says, may also prevent other ominous, but sel­ dom-discussed repercussions. “Every school shooting has had lawsuits follow,” says Leaf. “Not only are we charged with protecting people on the inside of a building, but now we’ve got to think about protecting the officers on the outside, too.” Leaf reports that police officers have been sued for criminal non-feasance because they have not been more aggressive and, in the case of those officers in Columbine under orders to establish a perimeter and not advance, with acts of cowardice. In accepting military equipment and weapons from the federal government, then, is, in Leaf’s opinion perfectly understandable given the societal change that’s applied so much pressure to local law enforcement. The sheriff points out, however, that having own­ ership of such immense firepower doesn’t equate to its use. “I wear a badge, not a swastika,” Leaf says; “there’s still got to be a balance.” As he provided a tour of the $412,000 mine-resistant vehicle at the sheriff’s depart­ ment Wednesday, Leaf conceded the seeming dichotomy of a war vehicle with sand from the Afghan desert still in its track system standing in the back lot of the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. “What are the chances of a terrorist mass shooting in Barry County?” he asks. “Probably not very great but, if there were and we weren’t ready, my head would roll.” Leaf also looks with an ironic eye at the program that’s bringing war equipment to rural America. ‘ “What do you do with all this equipment when a war is over?” he asks. “This equip- . ............. .. I “I wear a badge, not a swastika. There’s still I got to be a balance.” Dar Leaf, Barry County Sheriff I ment used to be hard to get, now nobody wants it. It’s gotten to the point that ‘You touched it last, now it’s yours.’” That’s exactly the case with an armored personnel carrier that runs on a steel track that would tear up asphalt if it were used on a street. Leaf can’t use it because “the road commission would have a fit,” but he can’t give it away now, either. The sheriff has seen it before, reminding a listener that the same unloading of military equipment occurred at the end of the Vietnam War, the first time many police agencies in America got their first Jeeps. Sometimes the pass-down has immediately practical application, as is the case with the recent receipt of some 20 rifles valued at $499 each. “We been working for months on establish­ ing an honor guard for ceremonies,” relates Leaf, “but where would we ever find guns for it? Now we’ve been given the rifles that we can disable and provide for our honor guard.” Where applicable, Leaf is thrilled to have equipment that his budget could never allow. 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August 13,2014 ft DEBATE, continued from page 1 In addition to the assessed parcels and tracts of land in the Section numbers listed above, Hastings Township and Maple Grove Township shall be specially assessed at large for benefits of the maintenance of the aforementioned drains in each township. are hereby notified that at the time and place aforesaid, the apportionment of benefits and the lands comprised within the aforementioned Drainage Districts will be subject to review. T—TCI void expensive errors when paying for college Any drain assessments against land will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. If drain assessments against land are collected by installment, the landowner may pay the assessments in full with any interest to date at any time and thereby avoid further interest charges. NO W THEREFORE, all unknown and non-resident persons, owners, and persons interested in the above-described special assessment district, and you: Clerk of Barry County; Managing Director of the Barry County Road Commission; Supervisor of Hastings Township; Supervisor of Maple Grove Township; 1 #/assegj ® Fowled in 1976 ASSE International Student Exchange Program is a Public Benefit, Non-Profit Organization. k , For privacy reasons, *dmos above are not photos of aetnai students agawatrain.com �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21,2014 — Page 9 I town. Birdie watered my plants. I saved my poppy seeds, gave Birdie some and sowed some and saved some phlox drumondie. I picked a bushel of my pears and a big pail full of tomatoes and got my sweet apples and all my cans on the shelves and got 12 cans to John Cairns and 2 dollars worth of light brown sugar and we took them all up to Frances Merlau’s to can them. What a wind storm we had last night and such a hard clap of thunder we had. There were 2 bams bum last night up north. Orra Storms is a little bet­ ter today. John Leonard was struck by light­ ning today in his cellar and killed. (Did not find him until Tuesday 11. He lived alone southeast of Delton.) Tuesday, Aug. 11 It is still hot as ever. I am to Frances’ yet. We canned up my pears, 12 1/2 quarts. I gave Frances 3 1/2 quarts and I canned 3 quarts of tomatoes and we are making some pear jelly. We have not got the jelly done yet. Sadie McLeay here most all day. Mage Brandstetter and Tom Richardson here to see George Merlau. Robin Silcox here. He and Willie went a swimming at Wiley Lake tonight. A man went by to find Dr. Hyde. His boy is real sick. He lives beyond the McColums. His name is John Caims. It thunders and light­ nings like fury tonight. What big tomatoes Frances has got. George cut the tops off today and they saved their onion sets and pulled the other onions. I sent by George Merlau to get 12 lemons 25 cts. to John Caims. I slept with Birdie Merlau. Willie is a plowing east of the house. George Kem sent 55 cts. by Nettie to me for com that he got of me last night. Dr. and Lora went to John Caims to see that sick boy and they had to stay all night, it was so dark. Wednesday, Aug. 12 It is still real warm. How it lightninged most all night and thundered. I was to Frances Merlau’s. I left Nig to Frances’ and I went down to Nettie’s this morning to see Nettie Carter when she came with the plumbs. I ate dinner to Nettie’s. Willie Johhcox came here today after Dock Hyde for Charles Connin’s wife is sick and he went there for an increase in the family. Dock did not come back today. Nettie, Leta, Lori and Opal and Rankin went down to my house and I watered my plants and saved some poppy seeds and blue bells and my white blue bell seed and phlox drumondie. We got the mail. I picked a lot of my ripe tomatoes for Nettie and we came home. Orra is the same. Cecilia is here to Nettie’s and Bessie Russell. Lottie and the girls went and got the cows. Nettie and Lottie milked. I went home with Cecilia Diamond and stopped to Mrs. Russell’s and stayed all night with her. (To be continued) fl look back at mo stories and columns on local history y In the Hastings Banner // TURNING / BflGK THE I PAGES J|> Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part XVI Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, ‘Dock, ’ or Dr. Hyde. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. We’ve skipped ahead several weeks in her diary to keep pace with the current season. In the meantime, Orra Storms has been to Grand Rapids “to see about her cancer.” Hannah has parted ways with hired girl, Mattie Slawson. Like the previous helper, Mattie spent to much time in the company of a man, based on Hannah’s comments. Lottie Fox, just 16, is helping Hannah now. Hannah mentions she will have a new helper in a few weeks. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jqn. 22^L92^ju^t shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. Saturday, Aug. 1 Eleanor Collier’s birthday 61 today. I got a letter from Lucy and Add Carpenter. It is a warm day today. Nig [likely a small dog] ran away. I went to Frances’ after him. Mr. Silcox said he had gone home to Prairieville. So Willie took Jerry and he and I went down and got him. I took some bread and milk to him. I got my dress and some thread and buttons and some sweet apples. I got 12 bananas. I gave 4 to Willie for them and the rest to Nettie’s chil­ dren. Manly Chase’s baby and Mr. [Albert] Bradly was burned today. Bradly to Hickory Corners and Chase’s baby to Prairieville. Dock put a little iron chain on Nig to tie him up. Dock Hyde went and got his mail and William Stanley got mine this forenoon. I went to town tonight. Lottie Fox went home with her mother, Nancy Fox. I rained real hard this forenoon while Mr. and Mrs. Nye was here. There little girl was sick. I got my can of jelly and 4 cans of whortleberries and one can of blackberries home today. I sent 5 of Frances’ cans home by Willie and a lot of seed to Black Hawk to Frances. I am to Nettie’s tonight. Donda Wilson’s little boy rode with Willie and I as far as Dr. McLeay’s farm. His ma is to Dr. McLeay’s. I mended my dress and stockings tonight. Sunday, Aug. 2 It is a nice day today. I picked a market bas­ ket full of whortleberries [huckleberries] . There was a bushel of them. I looked over a lot of them. Nettie went down by the road and picked over a quart of them. Mary Fox came and brought Lottie home. Lora and Opal went over to Mr. Roach’s with Dr. Hyde. Charley Oswart is here tonight to see Lottie Fox. It is lots colder tonight. I keep Nig chained up so he won’t run away home. Leta and I, we went over in the woods and in the com, hunting stones. We got a lot of them. There was a boy baby to Mr. Groindlyke’s today. Monday, Aug. 3 It is a very warm day today. I picked over whortleberries most all day for Nettie. She looked over some and she canned 4 or 5 cans and made some jam today. Lottie cooked the peas and we had some green corn and whortleberries and pie and cake and potatoes and beef and warm biscuits. Then just night Nettie, Opal and Rankin and I, we went up to Hattie Deback’s and staid there. Dock and Leta, Lora went down town tonight. Orra Storms is not so well today. Lena Loveland is better. Mrs. Russell has come to stay. Opal slept with Nettie tonight. I got a letter from Susie Livingstone tonight. Dock Hyde and Leta and Lora went in the berry marsh today. They got 2 quarts all the dish that they had with them. Ella Youngs, Ed Youngs’ wife, died today. She was burned in the Catholic cemetery to Hastings. Tuesday, Aug. 4 Harriet Falk’s birthday, Wm. Falk’s mother. It is dreadful hot today. We had a thunder shower early this morning. The Deback boys began to thrash this morning and in a little while, oh how it did rain and they did not thrash anymore ‘till afternoon. I finished picking the wortleberries over and Nettie canned some more and made jelly. Then Nettie and the children and I, we went in the com field and we got com and husked and silked it and cut off a big tin pail full and brought a lot of ice ears in the cab and Rankin rode and I took Opal with me. I went in to Frances’ and George had gone to get help to thrash. Birdie had fixed my ice wool shawl and Frances had fixed my two black aprons. She put 2 rows of stitching on each apron. Mr. Benjamin Wait had his bam burnt by light­ ning this morning early where Vida Vanhorn is to work this summer. Nig is upstairs with me nights. Little Opal slept with me tonight. Leta slept down stairs. Wednesday, Aug. 5 It is dreadful hot today, the hottest day in years, 96 in the shade. I am to Nettie’s yet and Nig to Sarah Pierce’s. Lottie’s cousin here today. Dock, Leta and Lora went away today somewhere. Nettie took White Maggie and we went down town. I watered all of my plants under the porches and got my black dress and hat and shoes and mitts and skirt. Orra Storms is very bad. I think it is the hottest day I have seen for years. Opal took some oil tonight. I gave 3 cents, Nettie gave her 2 and Dock gave her some. I got a letter from Mrs. Bugbee tonight from Oden. Thursday, Aug. 6 It is very warm today. Dock, Leta, Lora and I, we took Dock’s Tommy horse and he drove out to Kalamazoo to Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. I tell you it was nice. It just suited me. It rained and we had to stop in to Waler Parker’s ‘till the rain was over. Then we went on. We went down Burdick street and saw the parade go up town and come back again and go to the fair ground. Dock went to Sam Toly and got him some shirts. I got 2 little baskets of green gage plumbs cost me 80 cents for two baskets and I got a watermelon 15 cents. I saw Claricy Reed Pennock andMafthy Sherwood and Jany and Marion and Lepha Mahony and her father and mother and the two Cross girls and I got two Buffalo Bill books 10 cents a piece. It is a terrible warm day today. We got home a little after dark. Friday, Aug. 7 It is still warm again today. Dock has gone off today. James Mosier and his two girls were here today. Nettie preserved one of the bas- GED INSTRUCTOR WANTED Part-time (18 hours per week), contract position providing basic instruction in subjects required to pass the GED or equivalent examination. Knowledge of new State GED requirements, common core standards, and computer-aided instruc­ tion is necessary. Successful applicant must possess a valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate and pass required background check. Experience and knowledge of cognitive behavioral theory and motivational inter­ viewing techniques to aid adult students in a criminal justice/correctional setting preferred. ■ Please send cover letter, and resume by August 29, 2014, to Dawn M. Wood, Office of Community Corrections, 206 W. Court Street, Suite 104, Hastings, Ml 49058, or email to dwood@barryco.org. 77588726 Hannah Falk is joined by her daughter Nettie and grandchildren. Pictured are (from left) Opal Hyde, Hannah, Leta, Lora, Nettie and Rankin Hyde. kets of plumbs for me this afternoon and the children canned most of the other basket. A man here after Dock while he was gone. I saw Vine Nosley. Orra is a little better last night. Her cancer is a growing and a crowding against her heart. I saw Mary Deback a taking some apples over to her mother. Mrs. Nellie Patrick Carter went along today and one of Jennie Jackson White’s youngest gal. Nettie Carter had a lot of plumbs to sell. She gave me a lot of flowers. I made a flower pot to Nettie’s today. Orra Storms is not better. Saturday, Aug. 8 It is still so dreadful warm night and day. We all lay on the floor nights. I saw Fred Nosley. He said Can Willis came from Kalamazoo to stay with Orra Storms, her sis­ ter, ‘till next Monday. She came yesterday. Orra is very bad. She vomited lots last night and has such bad spells with her heart. Dock McLeay says the cancer is a growing and pressing against her heart. She can’t live long. Orra apparently rallied and lived longer than some expected. The Barry County U.S. gen­ web site lists an Orra Storms, buried at the Prairieville cemetery in May 1900. She was 50 years old. So Fred Nosley told me today, but she is a little easier tonight again. Nettie and I and Opal and Rankin, we went down town. Nettie watered my plants and I picked some of my poppy seeds. I took a pair of my shoes home and one of my dresses and my black shawl and some of my papers and 2 cans of white cherries and one can of black­ berry jam and half gallon crock of big California green gage plumbs and I let Nettie have a half gallon in the place of the one that she put my plumbs. I got 10 cts. worth of candy to Det Blackman’s and a bowl and a milk pitcher 20 cts. a piece. It all came to 50 cts. that I paid to Clair Blackman. I saw Anna Harthorn and her girl and Nell Vantine and her boy and Nettie Hom and Cora and Bessie Armstrong. It rained today a little. It is so warm today and tonight. Dock’s hired man left tonight and went for good. Mary Fox here tonight before dark. Sunday, Aug. 9 Oh dear how dreadful warm it is. So many is a dying with the heat. Most every body has to lay on the floor with the doors open. Nettie and I, we went and picked a mess of peas and Lottie cooked them. Dock and Leta went over to see Orsamus Roach. He is so poor and old and Augustus Jesup is crazy. Orra Storms is no better. Can Willis is there, her sister, taking care of her. Nettie and I, we took old white Maggie and we went down to Mr. Patis, a Dutchman’s. They have a little baby, 2 weeks old and Iva Donivon is there to work. She is coming to work for me in about 3 weeks. I let Birdie and Willie take the bowl and the milk pitcher home with them this forenoon and the few plumbs that I got to Kalamazoo. It light­ nings tonight and thunders. Nettie and I, we came back from Bugbee’s Comers around by Hart’s Comer and by Willie Lake home. Lottie Fox went down to see her grandma, Mary Ann Moiser, after dinner. Sam Deback here today a little while. George Mosier came tonight and had a tooth pulled here to Dr. Hyde’s. Monday, Aug. 10 Uncle Peter Collier’s birthday, bom 1801. It is another hot day today. I went across the lots to Frances Merlau’s and carried my satchel and dress and led Nig dog. Then just night Willie, Birdie and I, we went down FACILITY, continued from page 1 - include the county courthouse, courts and law building, annex, Friend of the Court, the com­ munity room building (former library), the Jefferson Street garage, Barry-Eaton District Health, Commission on Aging, sheriff’s department and jail, county transit, animal shelter, and 40 vacant acres on M-79. “Craig [Stolsonburg] and I worked on your administrator’s evaluation, and it wasn’t half the size of this one,” said Commissioner Ben Geiger to Brown. “I trust everyone made good planning decisions with this one.” In other business, the board unanimously made the following recommendations for final approval at next week’s formal meeting: • State funding of a 2014 Emergency Management Performance Grant providing $31,603 for the county’s emergency manage­ ment coordinator’s salary and benefits. • Increased federal funding of $4,536 to an existing grant that will allow the replacement of a Barry County Transit System bus. Actual cost of the bus is $64,336 which, after exist­ ing grant funding and the increase will leave a county cost of $662. Also recommended was a 14-month extension of an earmark agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for capital improvements and maintenance. • A $15,726 bid from Murray’s Asphalt for crack seal, repair, seal coat and remarking of parking lots at the courthouse, the courts and law building, Friend of the Court, and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Building and Grounds Supervisor Tim Neeb told commissioners that a $15,000 bid also had been received, but, because the bids were so close in number, the contract was awarded to a Barry County company. “Our bid document does provide the board the right to reject bids,” Brown told commis­ sioners, given that they might encounter ques­ tions about being required to take the lowest bid in contracts, “but this is something we want to deal with cautiously. We don’t have a wide enough pool to award everything we do to Barry County firms, and we certainly don’t want to risk losing the business of these other companies.” • A text amendment to a county zoning ordinance allowing broadband Internet serv­ ice providers to install poles up to 60 feet rather than the current ordinance’s 35-feet limit. County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus indicated the recommendation already has been approved by the county’s planning commission. “This is every exciting,” said Geiger, “because it removes the red tape for people who want to get Internet service.” “With schools looking to expand technolo­ gy offerings, it’s a huge benefit to the coun­ ty,” added McManus. A usually raucous public comment period drew only two citizens Tuesday, Hastings res­ idents Elden Shellenbarger, who expressed concern about the animal shelter’s cat over­ population, and Rick Moore, who reminded everyone to attend this weekend’s Summerfest celebration where the duck race will be conducted on the street instead of its usual home in the Thomapple River. “Remember to be a tourist in your own community,” Moore said after reporting that this year will be his first Summerfest without wet pants since he won’t be in the river organ­ izing the duck race. “It takes citizen involve­ ment to make it all work.” Shellenbarger voice concern about county resources not being available to assist with citizen involvement. “The animal shelter has too many cats again,” reported Shellenbarger in an address , - ■ - he termed, ‘The Cat Chronicles.’ “When,cats are dropped off in someone’s driveway and they don’t know what to do with them, the animal shelter tells them they have no room. What are you supposed to do ... dump them along the road somewhere else? “We need to stop spending so much money on the animal shelter which is way over budg­ et from when the sheriff had it. The buck has to stop with you commissioners.” Commissioners will meet next for their official board meeting Tuesday, Aug. 26, beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the County Courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings. You are invited to attend The 32nd Annual Business, Industry, Education B.I.E. Luncheon Program “education Matt&io>> Wednesday, August 27, 2014 12:00 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Hastings High School Cafeteria Join local administrators and educators along with business, industry and community leaders to learn how the Education Matters Network, led by the Barry Community Foundation, envisions the future of education in Barry County. Agenda Opening Music Hastings High School Band Invocation Gene Haas Hastings Rotarian Introduction Fred Jacobs Vice President, J-Ad Graphics Guest Speakers: Bonnie Hildreth, President & CEO Barry Community Foundation Education Matters Network Champions No reservation required - please call the Chamber at 269-945-2454 with any questions B.I.E...Working together to enhance our communities... �Page 10 — Thursday, August 21, 2014 — The Hastings Banner State News Roundup National transportation officials tour MDOT bridge projects Thirty engineers from nine states were in Grand Rapids Thursday, Aug. 14, to see first­ hand how the Michigan Department of Transportation is leading the way in advanc­ ing innovation in bridge construction in West Michigan. The event, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, focused on the slide-in bridge construction technology demonstrated for the first time in Michigan in two locations near Grand Rapids: the US-131 bridge over Three Mile Road in Mecosta County, and the M-50 bridge over 1-96 in Lowell Township. Slide-in bridge construction is a process where a new bridge is built alongside the old bridge to be replaced. Traffic is diverted to the new bridge while the old bridge is demol­ ished, and then the new bridge is slid into its permanent spot. The impact on traffic is lim­ ited, saving motorists’ time and increasing mobility. Attendees at the event heard technical pre­ sentations from MDOT design and construc­ tion teams involved in the two projects, and then went on-site to see how the two slide-in bridge projects were taking shape. Recently, the new northbound US-131 bridge over Three Mile Road in Mecosta County was slid into place in approximately 23 hours, and the roadway was opened up to traffic in just five days. Crews are confident that the southbound bridge slide will be done quicker. The M-50/Alden Nash bridge slide at 1-96 is scheduled to take place in early October. An animated video showing the process of slide-in bridge construction is available at w ww.y outube.com/watch ?v=Pa 1 audos 1 Uk. Leaders say Lake Erie must be protected State department leaders held a news roundtable m Lansing Aug. 14 to review the recent algae bloom in western Lake Erie that tainted drinking water for residents in the Toledo area, as well as Southeast Michigan. The danger was caused by harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. Blue-green algae are a type of naturally occurring, photosynthetic bacteria. When the organism dies, it releases a toxin called microcystin. The blooms are fueled by phosphorus levels in the water, which come from some key sources on land. Leaders from the Michigan departments of Environmental Quality, Agriculture and Rural Development stressed that Michigan has taken major steps to address the factors it can control. “Gov. Snyder has charged Michigan gov­ ernment agencies with taking a hard look at what has been done to address the problem and what more we need to do,” said DEQ Director Dan Wyant. “The fact is, the algal blooms in Western Lake Erie are the product of several key factors: municipal sewer dis­ charges, farm and other surface runoff, inva­ sive species like zebra and quagga mussels, and weather. “We can’t control the weather, but we are determined to do all we can with the pieces we can address.” MDARD Director Jamie Clover Adams discussed steps taken in recent years that have reduced phosphorus inputs. Programs such as the Michigan Agriculture and Environmental Assurance Program have removed nearly 62,000 pounds of phosphorus from the Western Lake Erie basin watersheds by encouraging farmers to use best practices. The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program has helped create buffers between agriculture operations and surface water. The DEQ announced a five-point plan to bolster Michigan’s phosphorus reduction efforts. MDARD also announced long-term plans to focus on agriculture’s role in protect­ ing the basin. more than 211 days past due. District officials have until Tuesday, Aug. 26, to select a local government option. For additional information, visit the Local Government Fiscal Health page on the Department of Treasury’s website, www.michigan.gov/treasury. renewed agency effort to root out disability fraud and preserve benefits for those who truly deserve them. The Michigan unit will include an Office of Inspector General special agent, an SSA program expert, a state disabil­ ity examiner, an investigative analyst and two investigators from the DHS Office of Inspector General. Disability fraud can involve faking injury or illness to avoid work, filing multiple appli­ cations, concealing work and exaggerating or lying about disabilities. For more information on DHS, visit www.michigan.gov/dhs. Delton welcomes new high school principal County road budgets 31 DNR employees challenged by join fire-suppression extreme weather As Michigan experienced yet another efforts in Northwest pounding from Mother Nature last week, Michigan’s county road agencies issued a call to action for Michigan legislators. “State and local road agencies barely have the necessary funding to patch potholes. Essential activities like preventative mainte­ nance of roads and replacing aging culverts are luxuries that most counties cannot afford,” County Road Association director Denise Donohue said. “Severe storms and the 2013-14 epic winter are stressing our road and bridge system which must remain intact to ensure emergency vehicles reach their des­ tinations.” Recent extreme weather has left road agency budgets stretched to the point of breaking. While Federal Emergency Management Agency funds may help Southeast Michigan road agencies clean up after last week’s record flooding, federal funds are not always available. For storms with less than $12 million in damage, federal assistance is not available to help rebuild roads and bridges. “The problem isn’t so much the vulnerabil­ ity of the infrastructure, we’ll never be able to beat Mother Nature. The problem is the vul­ nerability of road agency finances,” Donohue said. “A comprehensive road funding solution is needed now that will ensure Michigan res­ idents’ safety and keep our economy moving, even in an emergency.” The County Road Association of Michigan represents the interests of Michigan’s 83 county road agencies that collectively main­ tain more than 75 percent of Michigan roads — more than 90,000 miles and the fourth largest local road system in the nation. Financial emergency confirmed in Benton Harbor schools Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday confirmed his determination that a financial emergency cur­ rently exists in Benton Harbor Area Schools. School district officials have seven days to select one of four options in determining how to address the financial emergency: consent agreement; emergency manager; neutral eval­ uation process; or Chapter 9 bankruptcy. “Our priority is to make sure Benton Harbor students are able to start school in the coming weeks,” Snyder said. “It’s important that we work collaboratively with school leaders to resolve the emergency and help the district build a solid financial foundation to provide the best education possible.” Snyder determined Aug. 11 that a local government financial emergency exists in Benton Harbor Area Schools based on a detailed report and recommendation from an independent financial review team. The report noted several conditions, including: • Without a $2 million emergency loan, the district’s cumulative general fund deficit would have increased by nearly $1.5 million (from $16.1 million to $17.5 million) between June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2013. • District officials violated the state’s Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act by permitting expenditures in excess of budgeted appropriations. • General fund liabilities were $21.4 mil­ lion, while general fund assets totaled only $5.9 million. • As of June 30, the district owed more than $3.6 million in accounts payable to vendors, including more than $1.3 million that was Thirty-one Michigan Department of Natural Resources employees, who are trained as firefighters, are currently helping to contain wildfires in Oregon, California, Washington and Idaho. A hand crew comprised of 20 DNR employees was sent to Medford, Ore., and assigned as an initial attack force tasked with suppressing a 20-acre fire burning in rugged terrain. Another 11 are carrying out essential fire-line leadership positions assigned to numerous wildfires in the Northwest. “Our staff has been highly trained to handle situations like this and are ready to go when­ ever and wherever they’re needed,” said Bill O’Neill, chief of the DNR’s Forest Resources Division. “Cooperative efforts between coun­ ties, states and countries are crucial during emergency situations.” The DNR will continue to provide assis­ tance to the national fire efforts while fire conditions remain critical. Nationally, nine large, uncontained fires are currently burning, with 129 new fires that started Aug. 18. When sent on out-of-state assignments, the DNR is fully reimbursed for all costs associ­ ated with the support. O’Neill stressed that while some employ­ ees were sent to assist Northwest wildfire efforts, the state is still well-equipped to han­ dle wildfires should one occur in Michigan. “The opportunity to assist other states and federal agencies allows DNR staff to improve our skills and maintain high-level qualifica­ tions,” he said. “The skills our men and women pick up when they’re out of state are brought back and utilized when they are man­ aging fires back at home.” O’Neill added that because of Michigan’s national cooperative agreement, the DNR received fire suppression assistance from other states and federal agencies during two critical incidents in recent years. This occurred in 2007 on the 18,000-acre Sleeper Lake Fire and two years ago on the 21,000acre Duck Lake Fire. “With low fire danger in Michigan, we are in a position to assist these other agencies today,” he said. “They came to our defense during a critical time, and now we’re there to return the favor.” For more information about the DNR’s fire management efforts, visit www.michigan.gov/firemanagement. DHS, feds to investigate disability fraud The Michigan Department of Human Services and Social Security Administration Friday launched a new program that will investigate disability fraud. Michigan’s Disability Determination Service and DHS Office of Inspector General will pool their resources and expertise as they work with the Social Security Administration to investigate possible fraud and prevent it before any benefits are paid by taxpayers. SSA and its Office of Inspector General jointly established the Cooperative Disability Investigations program in 1997. Since then, efforts have contributed to $2.8 billion in pro­ jected savings to Social Security’s programs and $1.8 billion in projected savings to relat­ ed federal and state programs. The Michigan disability investigations unit is the first of seven SSA plans to establish by the end of fiscal year 2016 as part of a The County of Ban? is accepting sealed bids for the • NOTICE • ANIMAL SHELTER EPOXY FLOOR The County of Barry is accepting sealed bids for the Former Library HVAC system. The closing date for the bid Is Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd floor, 220 w. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 in a sealed envelope clearly marked "FORMER LIBRARY HVAC". The closing date for the bid is August 29,2014 at 2 p.m. Bids must be submitted to County Administration, 3rd Floor, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058, in a sealed envelope clear­ ly marked “ANIMAL SHELTER. EPOXY FLOOR”. Bids are available online at the Barry County web site, barrycounty.org, or at the Buildings and Grounds office at 119 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Specific ques­ tions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor, at (269) 838-7084. Bids are available on-line at www.barrycounty.org or the Buildings and Grounds office located at 119 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specific questions regarding the invitation to Bid may be directed to: Tim Neeb, Building and Grounds Supervisor at 269-838-7084. * 77COQQOC Lucas Trietweiler, newly appointed Delton Kellogg High School principal, talks with parent Misty Kapteyn and her daughter, Jordan, about improvements to student aca­ demic support programs to be implemented by the district. by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Delton Kellogg High School students will see a familiar face when school starts Sept. 2. Lucas Trietweiler, assistant principal of Delton Kellogg Middle School for the past three years and the district’s special education director, has been installed as the new high school principal. Steward Schofield, high school principal for six years, retired from the position at the end of the 2013-14 school year. Trietweiler, flanked by his wife, Marcy, director of teacher education programs at Michigan State University, made himself available to parents and incoming high school students Tuesday at the high school auditori­ um. “I am very excited about the future of Delton schools, and our efforts to facilitate academic excellence for our students and dis­ trict,” said Trietweiler. Trietweiler said he is committed to enhanc­ ing and improving student learning within the school’s academic program and shared with guests some of the changes to the school’s curriculum, specifically highlighting the pur­ Code Michigan returns for second year, branches out to three locations Software developers are invited to partici­ pate in the state’s Code Michigan event in October for an opportunity to build mobile and web applications and win cash prizes. “Code Michigan is an exciting opportunity for civic-minded developers and designers to help reinvent Michigan’s government by cre­ ating mobile and web apps for the public good,” said David Behen, director of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and state chief information officer. “I’m really looking for­ ward to seeing what our competitors develop this year.” Code Michigan, a free “civic coding event, is scheduled to begin Friday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m. and run through Sunday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. at three locations across the state — the Grand Circus in Detroit, the Stream Center in Newaygo and on the campus of Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Individuals interested in participating may register for the free, three-day event by visit­ ing the Code Michigan website at: www.codemichigan.com. Only 65 slots for each location are available. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded at all three locations. First prize is $5,000, second prize is $1,500 and third prize is $500. The first place winners from Detroit, Marquette and Newaygo will go on to com­ pete for the “grand prize” of $10,000 and 30 minutes to pitch their winning idea to the Renaissance Venture Capital Fund. Civic Coding is the act of creating works of software for the purpose of promoting government transparency, citizen engage­ ment, government efficiency, public policy and economic development. The first-ever Code Michigan was held in Detroit in 2013 . According to Behen, Code Michigan will allow the state to get more applications developed than it could ever afford to devel­ op on its own. Similar events have also resulted in the creation of new companies, which means new jobs for the state. For more information or to register for Code Michigan, please visit www.codemichigan.com. chase of technical tools, such as Chromebook tablet computers. The computers will be dis­ tributed to high school students during their first week of school. “The teachers have trained on these new tools and have been working with them since March,” said Trietweiler. “Teachers will have flexibility on how much or how quickly they incorporate the educator tools, available to both their study plans as well as to assist stu­ dents to develop their study and learning skills,” Trietweiler has some ideas and will work with administration to develop some goals with teachers and staff to identify the direc­ tion of DK schools, making sure to align with the teaching staff’s five-year horizon plan to increase student performance and enrollment and to make DK a destination school for stu­ dents of surrounding communities. Trietweiler will still be special education director and continue to oversee' safety and security at the school, as well as manage the alternative education program. NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Raymond L King, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for BNC Mortgage, Inc.,its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 8, 2006 and recorded December 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1173977 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-BNC1 Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2007-BNC1, by assignment dated July 23, 2014 and recorded August 4, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-007286 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eighteen Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($88,018.84) including interest 10.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 18, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 7 West; thence West 4 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence East 4 rods; thence North 10 rods to the Place of Beginning. Also, commencing at the Northwest corner of the West half of the Northeast quarter of Section 26; and running thence East 4 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods to the Place of'Beginning, all being in Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 9500 Thornapple Lake Rd, Nashville Ml 49073 The redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od. Dated: 8/21/2014 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007BNC1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-BNC1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-05706 (08-21)(09-11) 777588962 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21, 2014 — Page 11 IL/L/KJLriL FGAT NOTICED 11 KJ 1 IVJLaj SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING AUGUST 12, 2014 . Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board mem­ bers present. Approved minutes of the July 1, 2014 board meeting. Approved minutes of the July 14, 2014 Special Meeting. Approve motion to pay the bills for the month of August. Approved motion to amend the amount of pay­ ment of the fire truck to $324,000. Approved hiring of new firefighter. Department reports received and'put on file. Received Public Comment. Approved Ordinance 08-12-2014 to amend and revise the Orangeville Township Sewage Disposal System to increase user fees. Approved State of Michigan purchase of land. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by ]Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77588885 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Township Board Meeting August 11, 2014 Regular meeting opened at 7pm Approved: Agenda Consent agenda Received Draft Regulatory Ordinance Security upgrades for Township Hall Office Sept. 20th Clean up day expenses Set date of Sept. 23 6pm for Public Hearing for Guernsey Lake'Weed Control Renewal Resolution 2014-10 Guernsey Lake Weed Control Renewal Refund of text amendment application fee for Barry Bower Adjourned 8:36pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77588841 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark McNatt, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated February 5, 2002, and recorded on February 13, 2002 in instrument 1074816, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Nine and 93/100 Dollars ($57,409.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 212 and 213, lying East of the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw RailRoad, all in the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August-^ 2044:rrt For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #439687F03 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588932 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Travis Johnson, a married man and Julie Johnson his wife, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2009, and recorded on April 2, 2009 in instrument 20090402-0003713, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Four and 85/100 Dollars ($46,804.85). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Block 3 of Kenfield's 2'nd Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 37 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 21,2014 For more information, please call: FC S-(248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442228F01 (08-21) (09-11) 77588955 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Joyann Kime, an Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Brokers Conduit, its succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007 and recorded June 13, 2007 in Instrument # 1181650 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2007-5, by assignment dated July 21, 2014 and recorded July 31, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-007196 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($210,683.22) including interest 2.87% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 4, 2014 Said premises are situated in City of, Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as com­ mencing on the North line of said Section 18, 49.5 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 18, for the place of beginning, thence West 310 feet on said section line thence South to Thornapple River, thence East along the bank of said river to a point due South of place of beginning, said point being 49.5 feet West of the East line of said section, thence North parallel to the section line to the place of beginning, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, also: the Southerly 21 feet of Lot 3 of Robert J. Hendershott’s First Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 59, and described as commencing at the South corner com­ mon to Lots 2 and 3 of said addition, thence Northeasterly on the line of Lots 2 and 3, 21 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said lot to the West line pf said lot; thence Southwesterly 21 feet to the South line of said lot; thence East 71.5 feet to the place of beginning. Also: the South 3 feet of Lot 2 of Robert J. Hendershott’s First Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 59, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 530 N. Broadway ’ St., Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 8/07/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-04323 (08-07)(08-28) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man and Amanda J. Smith, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2007, and recorded on January 11, 2008 in instrument 20080111-0000387, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Four and 34/100 Dollars ($109,744.34). , Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 27; thence South 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section 27 to the true point of beginning; thence East 200.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Section 27; thence South 600.00 feet parallel with said West line; thence West 200.00 feet parallel with said North line; thence North 600.00 feet along said West line to the point of beginning. Containing 2 acres, more or less, and being sub­ ject to any easements, restrictions or conditions of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 21, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #363947F04 (08-21) (09-11) 77588900 Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting August 12, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Seven board members present, Approved all consent agenda items Dept, reports received and put on file Move September meeting Parking lot work completed Approved payment of bills Motion to adjourn 7:57 Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor 77588949 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Dickinson and Kelly Dickinson, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2006 and recorded October 23, 2006 in Instrument Number 1171760, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 16/100 Dollars ($91,519.16) including interest at 8.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER 18, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan: All the South 1/2 of Lot Number 7 of Block Number 4 of H.J. Kenfields Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Subject to easements, reservations and limitations of record if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 21,2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-010003 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588942 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DEBBIE S. ARGETSINGER , as joint tenants, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated the 8th day of December, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of December, 2005 in Doc# 1157758 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE­ HOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand One Hundred Eighty Six & 16/100 ($158,186.16), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of September, 2014 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.530 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOTS 7,8,9 AND 10 OF BLOCK 1 OF CHAMBERLAINS ADDITION TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 7, EXCEPT THE NORTH 35 FEET OF LOTS 9 AND 10 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 8/21/2014 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI­ CATES, SERIES 2006-3 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFI­ CATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362­ 2600 BOA ARGETSINGER (08-21 )(09-11) 77588937 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-026743 DE Estate of Paul Ernest Neal. Date of birth: 08/16/1966. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Paul Ernest Neal, died 05/12/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Sara Dawn Neal, personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 11691 Podunk Rd., Greenville, Ml 48838 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 08/13/2014 Kathryn M. Russell (P59395) 305 N. Michigan PO Box 241 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4243 Sara Dawn Neal 11691 Podunk Rd. Greenville, Ml 48 8 3 8 77588947 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KEITH R. STOUDT and SHANNON L. STOUDT, HUSBAND AND WIFE and KEITH STOUDT, II, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 22, 2009, and recorded on May 29, 2009, in Document No. 20090529­ 0005687, and re-recorded on May 5, 2014 in Document No. 2014-004392, and assigned by said mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc., as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($129,940.98), including interest at 5.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on September 4, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as being a parcel 205 feet East and West by 213 feet North and South in the Southwest corner of said Southwest 1/4. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will’be holcHe^pQn^ibte to the person- who buy6 the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale onto the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 CIT.000680 FHA (08-07)(08-28) PUBLIC SALE Real Estate Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of an Order to Seize Assets issued out of the 48th Circuit Court, State of Michigan, in favor of Comerica Bank against the Goods and Chattels and Real Estate of Gary Stevens, Shirley Harris, et al. in said County to me directed and delivered, I have levied upon and taken the following described Goods and Chattels, that is to say: The real property located at 4831 Torsten Dr, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-028-00 and 4809 Torsten Dr., Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-050-00. Legal descriptions: Parcel. 1: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 18, Sam Bravata Plat for Point of beginning; thence North 15 degrees 53' West, 175.22 feet; thence Northeasterly 183 feet on 216 foot radius curve to the left; thence South 68 degrees 01' East 130 feet; thence North 46 degrees 39' East 48.46 feet; thence South to a point on line North 88 degrees 20' East from point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 20' West to point of beginning. Parcel2: Commencing at the corner common to Lots 22 & 23, Chateau Park #1 and Southwesterly side of said plat for beginning; thence West to point due South and 150 feet east of Southwest corner of Lot 1, of said plat- thence South 46 degrees 29' West 48.46 feet- thence North 68 degrees West 130 feet; thence South to South section line of Section 5; thence East to a point 505.36 feet West of South 1/4 corner; thence North 24 degrees 42' West 590.19 feet, thence North 14 degrees 42' West 144.48 feet, thence North 4 degrees 42' West 159.92 feet, thence North 24 degrees 4T East 147.6 feet to the corner of Lots 23 and 24 to begin­ ning. Except commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 53 of the plat of Chateau Park #2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 56; thence North 56 degrees 10'00" West 134.06 feet (134.00 feet plat dimen­ sion) to the Northwest corner of said Lot 53 and the Southwest corner of Lot 23 of the plat of Chateau Park #1 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 71 and the place of beginning; thence South 24 degrees 34'03" West 147.30 feet (South 24 degrees 4T West 147.60 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of said Lot 53; thence South 04 degrees 56'21" East 87.67 feet (South 04 degrees 42' East 87.68 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of Lot 54 of Chateau Park #2; thence South 89 degrees 44'53" West 213.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 10'58" East 249.18 feet; thence North 89 degrees 44'53" East 220.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 23; thence South 56 degrees 10’00” East 50.02 feet (50.00 feet plat dimension) to the place of beginning. All of which I shall expose for sale at Public Auction or Vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (Main floor Lobby) on the 25th day of September, 2014 A.D., at 10:00 o'clock in the A.M. Dated: 7/28/2014 Shannon Grizzell-Cadieux . Court Officer/Deputy Sheriff 77588419 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will Conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-3-2014 Douglas & Angela Santee, property owners. Location: 11757 Marsh Rd. in Section 5 of Orangeville Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a new a house 32x44 feet and an attached garage 32x24 * feet closer to the front lot line (road side) 13.2 feet (the minimum is 25 feet) and closer to the side lot line 6.5 feet in the RL (Residential Lake) zoning district. Meeting Date: September 8, 2014. Time: 7:00 PM Place: Community Room, (former Hastings Library Building) at 121 South Church Street, Hastings, Ml. Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or email to: jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 during the hours of 8am to 5pm (closed between 12pm to 1pm) Monday-Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77588930 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eugene T. McDonald and Susan. M.. McDonald, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 3, 2009 and recorded April 9, 2009 in Instrument Number 20090409-0003905, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Eight and 16/100 Dollars ($237,268.16) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER 11, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are describedas: Land situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of MichiganCommencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Townlhip, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 648.76 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 671.24 feet; thence East 660.00 feet; thence South 676.00 feet; J^ence Westtp tfie placsLOfbegin,P.. ... The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 14, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-009794 . . (08-14)(09-04) 77588832 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth D. Brown and Carol J. Brown, husband and wife, orig­ inal mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Financial America, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 25, 2008, and recorded on February 4, 2008 in instrument 20080204-0001025, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven and 62/100 Dollars ($119,497.62). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on August 28, 2014. Said premises are situated in. Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 8 and 9 of Green Meadows Supervisors Plat according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3, of Plats, Page 36 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 31, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. „ Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442681F01 (07-31) (08-21) 77588432 �Page 12 — Thursday, August 21, 2014 — The Hastings Banner She was ordered to pay $998 in courts fines and costs. Stephen Matthew Buyle, 23, of Delton pleaded guilty in June to domestic violence, third offense, and was sentenced last week in Barry County Circuit Court to serve nine months in jail, with credit for 61 days served. Buyle was ordered to pay $958 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of aggravated stalking and malicious destruction of a build­ ing were dismissed. Nathan Michael Elliott, 21, of Hastings pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court July 2 to filing a false felony report and was sentenced to 90 days in jail, with credit for 21 days served. He must serve 18 months of pro­ bation and pay $658 in court fines and costs. Charges of filling false felony report and domestic violence were dismissed. Stephany Lee Schild, 25, of Hastings pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to operating and maintaining a lab. She was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 48 months of probation, with credit for 54 days served. Paul Eaton Jr., 42, of Ecorse was found guilty of non-payment of child support in 2013. He pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court July 17 to probation violation. Hq was sentenced to 208 days in jail, with credit for 208 days served, and ordered to pay $1,559 in court fines and costs. Karla Ann Mellen, 26, of Nashville was found guilty of check/no account in January 2013. Monday, Aug. 18, she was back in Barry Circuit Court where she pleaded guilty to probation violation. She was sentenced to three days on jail, with credit for three days served, and ordered to pay $1,129 in court fines and costs. New officer brings years of experience to Hastings department by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Kraig Dingman is the newest member of the Hastings City Police Department, but he’s not new to police work. Dingman retired from the Battle Creek Police Department in 2013 after 25 years as an officer. He spent a year working as an investigator for Child Protective Services, but decided to get back into a uniform and return to being a police officer. He started working in Hastings June 20. “I love police work. It’s what I’ve always done, and I really wasn’t ready to just be retired yet,” he said. Dingman is a Grand Valley State University graduate with a degree in criminal justice. He began working at the Battle Creek department right after college as a 22-yearold rookie. He became one of the first mem­ bers of the Battle Creek Emergency Response Team and has had extensive additional train­ ing as an officer. He was a sergeant with the Battle Creek department the last 15 years. 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Please apply at labellemgt.com, click on the restaurant tab, scroll down to Gun Lake Casino Food Court. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE SATUR­ DAY 8/23 only, 9-5. Anti­ ques, collectibles, firearms, household, something for everyone. 828 E. Madison. Hastings. No early sales. LARGE POLE BARN & Garage Sale, Friday & Saturday, Aug. 22nd-23rd 9a, to 6 pm, Sun. 8/24. 9-? 2143 Lower Lake Rd. Many kitchen utensils, appliances, clothes, antiques and collectibles. Lot of glass, tools, bikes, exercise equipment. This time MAN STUFF hinting, fishing gear, & much more. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipmen 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 gogoautoparts.com Barry County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of property damage on B Drive in Hastings Wednesday after­ noon. When the house, which is currently unoccupied^ was shown by a real estate agent at 1 p.m., nothing amiss was noticed. When the home was shown by another agent around 7 p.m., that agent noticed the back garage door was kicked in. Nothing appeared to be missing. During an investi­ gation, a neighbor reported that around 6:45 p.m. a gray or silver Ford Escape was parked in front of his home and a short, white male in his 50s with a heavy build, wearing khakis and a red polo shirt knocked on his door and said he was from Neilson TV ratings and asked the resident how many televisions were in the residence and asked to see them. The neighbor said he told the man to leave and speculated that it was either a coincidence or someone was casing the area. Boater jumps ship, refuses breath test Banner CLASSIFIEDS For Sale Vacant home damaged; TV ratings declined Kraig Dingman Hastings department and enjoys meeting and talking to people in the community. When he’s not busy working, Dingman said much of his free time is spent with his family and being involved with his children’s activities. J . A 40-year old Delton man was cited and lodged in the Barry County Jail for operat­ ing as boat while under the influence and refusing a personal breath test after the Barry County Sheriff Department Marine Patrol responded to a report of a reckless driver on Pine Lake. The man reportedly was driving a pontoon boat too close to docks and rafts and jumped from the mov­ ing craft prior to the officers’ arrival. The man was located at a friend’s home on the lake. Officers administered a dexterity test, and the suspect was found to be under the influence. The suspect refused to take the breath test. He was taken to Pennock Hospital for a blood draw which was sent to the Michigan State Police Post in Lansing for analysis. The man’s blood alcohol con­ tent was .126. The report has been forward­ ed to the Barry County Prosecutor. Unlicensed driver blames deer for ditching A 29-year old Delton woman was issued a citation for driving with a suspended license after her car was found in a ditch on Dowling Road near Banfield Aug. 17. Barry County Sheriff Deputies responded to the reported crash after the driver had left the scene. Officers were able to contact the owner of the vehicle who said she had recently signed over the title to her daugh­ ter. When the daughter was contacted, she said she had swerved to miss a deer and ended up in the ditch. An secretary of state check showed the woman’s license had been suspended. The case has been turned over to the Barry County prosecutor. Dirt bike picked up from Johnstown property A dirt bike was reportedly stolen from the patio of a home on the 13000 block of Banfield Road in Johnstown Township sometime ^between Wednesday, Aug., 13, and Saturday, Aug. 16, after a homeowner noticed her son’s red and white Baja 70 cc dirt bike was missing. A neighbor told offi­ cers from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department that she had seen two men at the house earlier. The men reportedly arrived in a dark blue or black late-model pickup truck towing a car-hauler trailer but left quickly when they saw her. The driver was described as tall, skinny white male with short dark hair who looked to be in his late 20s, Another neighbor reported seeing a dark-colored pickup truck driving without lights that stopped in front of his house the night before. BUSINESS BRIEFS faction rating among customers on a recently completed survey conducted by Michigan­ based Advantage Research and Analysis. For 13 consecutive years, customers of GreenStone Farm Credit Services have rated the cooperative with a satisfaction score above 90 percent. Customers indicated they were most satisfied with the performance of clerical support staff and loan officers, the financial soundness of the cooperative and the value GreenStone has for its customers. Hastings and Caledonia podiatrist Dr. David W. Mansky is the first podiatrist in Barry County to receive Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s designation as a patient­ centered medical home-neighbor office. The appointment is provided to medical care givers who adopt a concept of care centering on a “patient-provider” relationship. Better communication and understanding of patient ,care encourages prevention and wellness by having patients play more active roles in their own care. Changes made to the practice and the office to conform to the model include providing patients Mansky’s personal cell phone num­ ber for 24-hour availability; an online portal where patients may schedule appointments, send emails and check lab results; and an electronic medical records system to provide secure and seamless sharing of patient records between primary care physicians and special­ ists to whom patients may be referred. 2014 totaled $71.9 million compared to $65.6 million for the same period in 2013. In the spirit of paying it forward, GreenStone has invested just under $210,000 for the first six months of the year to various organizations in local communities through­ out Michigan and northeast Wisconsin. GreenStone team members also reported approximately 1,700 hours of community service. GreenStone also scored a 95 percent satis­ Mike Zimmer, a 1975 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, has been appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to be acting director of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The designation comes in the wake of LARA chief regulatory officer and LARA Director Steve Arwood being named, chief operating officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Zimmer, who moves up from LARA’s chief deputy position, will continue to lead the department in improving interactions with Michigan consumers while providing strate­ gic administrative oversight of the depart­ ment. Zimmer is a graduate of Michigan State University and George Washington University Law School. can be higher if you do not enroll when you by Vonda VanTil are first eligible, also known as your initial Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Medicare went into effect 48 years ago this enrollment period. There also is a Medicare summer July 1, 1966. Earlier that same year, Part B deductible of $147 in 2014. Part C (Medicare Advantage) allows you to Medicare workers went door to door trying to get seniors to sign up. Medicare was not the choose to receive all of your health care serv­ cornerstone then that it is today, and people ices through a provider organization. This did not know whether it was going to work plan includes all benefits and services cov­ ered under Part A and Part B , usually includes for the long haul. Now, nearly half a century later, Medicare Medicare prescription drug ‘coverage, and remains one of the most popular government may include extra benefits and services at an extra cost. You must have Part A and Part B to programs in the nation. We can’t see the future, but one thing is for enroll in Part C. Monthly premiums vary sure: Medicare is here to stay. Medicare pro­ depending on your state, private insurer, and vides health insurance to more than 50 mil­ whether you select a health maintenance lion Americans. Forty-two million are people organization or a preferred provider organiza­ age 65 and older and the other 8 million are tion. ' Part D (Medicare prescription drug cover­ younger and have disabilities. Most people age) helps cover the cost of prescription first become eligible for Medicare at age 65. The four parts of Medicare are parts A, B, drugs, Many people pay a premium for Part D. However, people with low income and C and D. Part A (hospital insurance) helps cover resources may qualify for extra help from inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, Social Security to pay the premium and hospice care and home health care. Most peo­ deductible. To see if you qualify for extra ple get Medicare Part A premium-free since it help visit www.socialsecurity.gov/prescripis earned by working and paying Social tionhelp. Will you be age 65 soon? Even if you Security taxes. Part B (medical insurance) helps cover decide not to retire, you should consider services from doctors and other outpatient applying for Medicare. You can apply in less health care providers, outpatient care, home than 10 minutes using our online Medicare health care, durable medical equipment, and application. Check it out today at some preventive services. Most people pay a www.socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist monthly premium for Part B. In 2014, the premium for most people is $104.90, the for West Michigan, You may write her c/o same as it was in 2013. Some high-income Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp individuals pay more than the standard pre­ St, NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email mium. Your Medicare Part B premium also to vonda.vantil@ssa,gov. GreenStone Farm Credit Services released its quarterly stockholder report this week, set­ ting a record for year-to-date income. Net income for the six months ended June 30, GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Medicare is here to stay �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21, 2014 — Page 13 HYAA Flag football season ends with ‘play-off’ day at HHS The HYAA Flag football teams get together during Saturday’s “play-off” day inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field, the final Saturday of the 2014 season. The Bengals and Bills square off in one of the HYAA Flag football “play-off” games Saturday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photos supplied) The HYAA wrapped up its sixth flag foot­ ball season with a fun-filled Saturday of “play-off” games Aug. 16 inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. In the second season of games under the NFL Flag league, the Bengals finished with a 6-1 season, while the Bills and Lions were just behind them with 5-2 records. All six of the teams had a great season, where learning the basics of the game and having a fun time while doing it are the top priorities. At the end of the last games, the players were all awarded their medals; and all the players and families were invited to enjoy free hot dogs provided by HYAA. The Spirit Bus, thanks to Tim and Nancy Schoessel, was donated for the use of grilling and table seating. HYAA flag football is for kids from kindergarten to second grade. The Hastings Spirit Bus was on hand to help serve lunch to HYAA Flag football play­ ers and their families during Saturday’s season-ending play-off day at Hastings High School. Murray rides across state in a day — Cyclists ride together since drafting helps move them along as they roll into Fremont, during their One-Day Ride Across Michigan Saturday, Aug. 9. about every 10 miles. Mary was waiting as they pulled into the Bay City State Recreation Area about 6:40 p.m. Murray had just com­ pleted his longest ride, to date, 46 miles far­ ther than ever before. “It was a long day,” said Mary. “I’m so proud of him.” ODRAM helps raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. Murray raised $625 for the cause, and a total of over $19,000 was raised by everyone involved. Murray’s next ride is planned for Sept. 14, when he will make the Ride for Warriors, a one-day bicycling event. Proceeds will go toward veterans in the West Michigan area who are in need of home modifications. Murray also has started the Ionia County Century Club, for cyclists, and is looking for others to join him. For more information on the Ride for Warriors, visit rideforwarriors.com. For information on the Ionia County Century Club, visit the club on Facebook. “Don’t be intimidated by the word centu­ ry,” said Kurt. “There are many shorter rides to participate in. I just discovered how much more fun it is to ride in a group.” TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY, AUG. 23rd W/ Sponsored by >*& ***» by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer Setting out at 6:30 a.m., Lake Odessa cyclist Kurt Murray began his bid to complete the One-Day Ride Across Michigan Saturday, 4 Aug. 9. He joined a group of some 400 cyclists, connecting with several individuals to ride in a small group, which enabled the riders to draft one another. “You can use 30 percent less energy riding in a group,” said Murray. His wife Mary drove the SAG vehicle, which stands for supplies and gear. This was the first year officials gave the SAG vehicles a different route, with spots where they could meet up with the riders. Mary had a book to read to keep her busy while waiting for the group to catch up, and became acquainted with the wife of another rider in the group. She had Gatorade, granola bars, and energy beans ready at the stops,v^ffly:<iders relied peanut butter^q^diy ^ndwiSSes^ safe Mary. Watermelon also was a popular choice among the cyclists. “It’s a fine line between eating enough to keep the muscles working, but not eating too much that you get sick,” Murray said. The wind picked up after the first 25 miles, Murray said, and never let up. The ride included three official stops, where lunch and snacks were available, and Murray and his group made a few other stops along the way. Cyclist Kurt Murray is all smiles after They first stopped at McDonald’s in finishing the One-Day Ride Across Fremont, about 25 miles in. Murray’s fellow Michigan. Murray pedaled 147 miles in riders told him to take his shoes off to let the nine hours and 35 minutes. blood flow back into his feet. Mary had his flip-flops ready to give his feet a breather. and were pulled along, so they continued Lunch was waiting for them at the without stopping for ice cream. Blanchard Wesleyan Church, about 75 miles “The highlight of my ODRAM, besides in. pulling into Bay City State Park and crossing Murray said he was glad to see M-66, the finish line, was when our group of four which meant they were at the highest point on got caught in a group of about 20 cyclists at the route. Mile 107,” said Murray. “During the next 10 “It wasn’t the biggest hill, but it was a wel­ miles, we got pulled along at 17 to 19 miles come sight,” said Murray. per hour into a 10 to 15 mile per hour head The group stopped in Shepherd for ice wind. There were some amazingly strong cream. They had planned to ride another 15 cyclists leading the pack.” miles after that, and stop again, but they got After a break at Mile 115, the Gordonville caught up in a large group of strong cyclists United Methodist Church, the group stopped —4 MFMOPIAI \ Tjflfll across BASKETBALLTOOBNAMENT cost J25 team st 3 or 4 players |W3S p LTIWi'CO** "J# Entries must he to Entries must be to the Chamber by Friday, Aug. 15th * wT J . ; ' W;/\ 8 , ■■ 9lSf CHECK IN... 8:30 AM Make checks payable to Hastings Summeifest 2014 Pick up T-shirts at this time TIP OFF... 9:30 AM Boys & Girls (Ages12-14) Team Name I I Boys & Girls I I Men & Women i—i Men & Women । I_ l(Ages15-17) I_ l(Ages18-25) I_ l(Ages26&up) | Age brackets subject to change based on participation I ______________ Age________ Team Captain. Send Entries to... Barry County Chamber of Commerce Age | 221W. State Street Hastings, Mi 49058 Phone # Team Members Questions ??... Call (269) 948-3025 Please fill out form completely Kurt Murray (second from right) and fellow cyclists (from left) Andy Millin, Jeff Dubbeld and Ron Deuser pose for a celebratory photo at the finish line of the One-Day Ride Across Michigan they completed Saturday, Aug. 9. TYDEN PARK • SATURDAY, AUG. 23rd �Page 14 — Thursday, August 21,2014 — The Hastings Banner Saxons tee-off fall season with fourth-place finish by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s a work in progress, but the Saxons got off to a pretty solid start Wednesday. Hastings’ varsity girls’ golf team placed fourth at the 14-team Gull Lake Invitational at Gull Lake View West Golf Course in Augusta. St. Joseph was the day’s runaway winner, scoring a 332. Gull Lake was second with a 379, followed by Sturgis 401, Hastings 402, Portage Northern 413 and Battle Creek Lakeview 325 at the top of the standings. “For the first tournament of the year, I’m real happy,” said Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger. “We didn’t putt real well. We didn’t make an adjustment to a different golf course and different conditions, but overall we hit the ball relatively well. We stay away from a few big numbers that we had and we should get down closer to some competitive totals.” The Saxons were led by senior Ashley Potter, a senior in her third year on the varsi­ ty who shot a 95. Another three-year varsity player, senior Courtney Rybiski added a 102. Hastings also got a 101 from junior Samantha Slatkin, a 104 from sophomore Jackie Nevins and a 104 from freshman Sydney Nemetz. “I was happy with the way they hung in there. No one gave up. No one got upset. They just kept trying as long as they could,” Krueger said. Different grass and damp conditions from Tuesdays rains made things a littler slower than the Saxons had been used to in early sea­ son practices at Hastings Country Club. “A lot of them don’t play enough golf at other places to know what to do when you run into a condition that is different than your home course,” Krueger said. “You’ve got to decide that an adjustment needs to be made. Don’t keep doing what you always do. If it hasn’t worked on the first three holes, it’s time that we either realize they’re slower or that the ball isn’t going to check or whatever the situation might be.” Nemetz has been a nice addition to the team so far, the only varsity newcomer among the team’s top five. She wasn’t sure she was going to even go out for the team despite liv­ ing with Hastings Country Club out the back door. “I didn’t put any pressure on,” Krueger said. “Now she’s pretty enthusiastic about it. She’s out there working on her game and playing all the time when she’s not with us. Right now, the golf bug bit her I guess and she’s kind of excited about it.” The Saxons will all look to make some bet­ ter adjustments today (Aug. 21) when they head to Diamond Springs for the Hamilton Hastings’ Ashley Potter taps a putt towards the hole on the third green Wednesday during the Gull Lake Invitational at Gull Lake View West Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Samantha Slatkin hits her tee shot on the par-3 number 2 Wednesday (Aug. 20) during the Gull Lake Invitational at Gull Lake View West Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Sydney Nemetz (from right), Unity Christian’s Erika Lamfers and Portage Northern’s Ziyan Mo finish up to the side of the number one green at Gull Lake View West Wednesday during the Gull Lake Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) invitational. Krueger would also like to see his girls a bit more aggressive around the greens, going for the pin, although he said that is something a lot of girls struggle with. He said getting close to the pin, rather than laying up, can help cre­ ate some shorter putts as well. Experience will help with that. “They’re a good bunch of girls, and they want to do well, and they’re working hard. That’s all I can ask at this point,” Krueger said. “I’m pretty happy with the result.” MHSAA survey shows rise in use of participation fees Nearly 57 percent of Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) high schools assessed participation fees to help fund interscholastic athletics in 2013-14, according to the most recent survey taken by the MHSAA - indicating a slight increase in use of fees compared to the previous school year. Of 405 high schools that responded to the 2013-14 survey, 229 - or 56.6 percent charged fees last school year compared to 55.3 percent of member schools that charged in 2012-13. The percentage of member schools charging fees Crossed 50 percent in 2010- 11 and remained at 50.5 percent in 2011- 12 before making a nearly five-percent jump two school years ago. There were 758 senior high schools in the MHSAA membership in 2013-14 - the most recent survey generated a response rate of 53 percent. This was the 10th survey of schools since the 2003-04 school year, when members reported fees were being charged in 24 per­ cent of schools. Blakely moves from HMS to the Maple Valley varsity Davises win Couples League at Mulberry Fore Golf Course Larry and Charlotte Davis are the winners of this year’s Couple’s Golf League Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. Ten couples were part of the fun this year, the league full of players who are “encouraging and have lots of fun,” according Kathy Mace. Contact Mulberry Fore Golf Course for information about participating future leagues. at in to in by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Coaching middle school cross country and helping with the Hastings varsity the last few years Tiffany Blakely has gone to the 44th Parallel Camp with the Saxons to run up and down Sleeping Bear Dunes. She’d have loved to do the same thing this summer, and had plans too, until the last week in July when she learned she’d be the new Maple Valley varsity cross country coach. “As soon as I got the job, it was a real quick turn around,” Blakely said. “I contacted the kids and I think for about a week, or a week and a half, we did summer running from my house (in Nashville).” “We had a pretty good turnout, about eight girls by the end were coming out and running from my house in the mornings.” While it was a little too late to put together a trip to some place like the 44th Parallel Camp for the Lions, Blakely did giver her new team a chance to run in the dunes, at Warren Dunes State Park. “I thought, how about a day camp to a dif­ ferent area with dunes and we can still do a lot of fun just for one real quick day of team bonding and get-together,” Blakely said. “It really exceeded expectations. They said they really had a great time.” Blakely graduated from New Buffalo High School, and followed that up by running cross country and track at Michigan State University. “It’s been pretty much my ultimate goal (to be a varsity coach,” Blakely said. “We often say as runners when you graduate high school you either run in college or you don’t. I did. I ran at Michigan State for a couple years. “After that you either go on to be a profes­ sional runner and you go to the Olympics or you become a coach. Really, varsity coach is where I’ve wanted to be at for some time.” The Lion varsity cross country teams open their season at Bellevue Friday afternoon. “This first meet, it’s really about getting out there and getting a time,” Blakely said. “I’ve told them we’re just going to go from there. I want to see how everybody performs. This is my first time as a varsity coach, where it’s all completely on my own, so it’s a trial run for me. It’s a trial run for them to see what kind of times they have now that they’ve grown another whole year.” r Southside Pediatrics is pleased to introduce Dr. Abby St. Jacques as our new Pediatric Health Care Provider Abby St. Jacques is a pediatrician who obtained her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2011 and completed her three-year residency in pediatrics at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids in 2014. She has particular interests in international children’s health, family education, and behavioral pediatrics. Dr. St. Jacques and her husband Matt have recently moved to Hastings and are looking forward to being involved in the I Hastings community. They are expecting their first child in October. We provide: • Well-Child Exams • Immunizations • Sports Physicals • Care of Premature Infants Childhood Asthma • Childhood Obesity & Nutritional Counseling • Hospital care provided at Pennock Hospital • Behavior and Attention Problems • Management of Chronic Illness 269-818-1020 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm patients ana accepting most insurances. 300 Meadow Run Drive, Hastings, South of Hastings on M-37 • www.southside4kids.com ® ° Of 405 high schools that responded to the 2013-14 survey, 229 - or 56.6 percent - charged fees last school year compared to 55.3 percent of member schools that charged in 2012-13. The largest surge of charging fees in 2013­ 14 came at Class A schools, with 77 percent reporting fees after 71 percent reported using them in 2012-13. Class B schools saw a one percent increase to 62 percent with fees, and Class D schools saw a two percent increase to 39 percent. Class C schools, however, saw a four percent drop to 46 percent assessing for participation. Charging a standardized per-team fee for each on which a student participates remains the most popular method among schools that assess fees, with 41 percent of schools that assess doing so in this way. The median fee among those schools was $85 in 2013-14, an increase of $20 from the previous year. Building on a trend that emerged during the 2011-12 survey, the use of fees incurred by students who paid once for an entire year of participation increased for the third consecu­ tive school year, this time to 33 percent of schools that charge - although, on a positive note, the median fee for students paying once for a school year dropped $25 from 2012-13 to $100 in 2013-14. The survey for 2013-14 and surveys from previous years can be found on the MHSAA website. HHS hosting alumni football game with Lakewood Friday Lakewood and Hastings alumni have got­ ten a chance to play in a handful of alumni football games the past few summers around the area. The Saxons finally get a chance to host one. Hastings is hosting an alumni football game against Lakewood alumni Friday, Aug. 22, inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The cost for spectators for the 7 p.m. kick­ off is $5. Proceeds from the event with go to the schools’ high school football programs. Hastings team captain Dewey Slaughter said he hopes many area residents will enjoy the start of Hastings Summerfest, which runs Aug. 22-24 in downtown Hastings, in the afternoon and then head on over to the foot­ ball game in the evening. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-08-28.pdf 44c3ee80af9d54d26658faf669cfdd45 PDF Text Text Green Street to close for trick-or-treat Advice for a new kindergartner Fall sports seasons previewed See Story on Page 7 See Editorial on Page 4 See Stories on Pages 12-15 siB 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Tur ANNER 1070490102590500000049058195427 **************************0 A R - RT LOT**C Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 Thursday, August 28, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 33 PRICE 750 Open Meetings Act ruling puts focus on governance Motorists reminded to use seat belts, drive sober Law enforcement officers from 150 local police departments, sheriff’s offices and the Michigan State Police are contin­ uing stepped-up drunk driving and seat belt enforcement through the Labor Day weekend. The federally funded extra patrols are part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which began Aug. 15 and will continue through Monday. During the 2013 Labor Day holiday, 10 people were killed in traffic crashes. Of those fatalities, three were alcohol-related. One driver who was killed was not wear­ ing a seat belt. Nearly half of vehicle occu­ pants who were killed in traffic crashes in 2013 were not wearing seat belts. In addi­ tion, alcohoL or drug-involved traffic fatalities increased to 354 in 2013, from 342 in 2012. Duits to address women’s club Friday Carrie Duits, new superintendent of the Hastings Area School System, will be the featured program speaker at the GFWCHastings Women’s Club’s Friday, Sept. 5, meeting. A 1975 graduate of Hastings High School, the former Carrie Sorby previ­ ously served as an assistant superintend­ ent of student achievement in Fort Lupton, Colo. The club’s meeting will start with a catered luncheon from Seasonal Grille at noon in Hastings Public Library’s com­ munity room and will include the latest state and club information. The GFWC is an international organi­ zation dedicated to community improve­ ment by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. For membership information about the Hastings club, call Kathy LaVictor, 269­ 945-0745, or Sharon Russell, 517- 852­ 2064. Pennock seeking nominations for compassion award Each fall, Pennock Health Services celebrates exceptional quality in health care during its Quality and Culture Awards. Last year, the ethics committee developed a new award, the Compassion Award, as a way to honor a special care­ giver who excels not only in the practice of care, but also at the intangibles that move patient experience from a good to extraordinary. The Compassion Award aims to identify very special caregivers who consistently communicate in a sensi­ tive manner, listen carefully, display j empathy and instill a sense of hope. Nominations for this year’s Compassion Award are welcome from anyone who thinks a local member of the health care team should be recognized. Nominations can be emailed to Kendra Harthun, Pennock events and volunteer coordinator, at compassion© pen nockhealth.com with the following informa- l tion by Friday, Sept. 26: name of the Pennock Health Services health care member being nominated; detailed description of why the nomination is being made; contact information for the nominator and the best way to be reached i for any follow-up questions. For more information, call Harthun, 269-945-1212, ext. 1436. by Doug VanderLaan Editor Objectivity may have been as fleeting as sound governing principles at Tuesday’s meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. , Lauding a favorable ruling for the board by Special Prosecutor David E. Gilbert in an Open Meetings Act violation complaint brought by the Banner against the board May 20, Chair Joyce Snow and Vice Chair. Jim DeYoung took the newspaper to task for lodg­ ing the complaint and for failing to report Gilbert’s Aug. 15 ruling in the next edition of the Banner. “I would hope that the Hastings Banner would be as diligent about reporting the rul­ ing result as it was in reporting the meeting,” said DeYoung, holding up an issue of the May 22 edition which carried an account and a photograph of a May 19 ad hoc county facili­ ties review committee meeting in which a quorum of four commissioners was in atten­ dance. Gilbert, the Calhoun Cbunty prosecutor, was assigned to review the complaint to avoid a conflict of interest for Barry County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt. Tuesday, Snow read the entire three-page report which stated and provided justification for Gilbert’s position that “the conduct alleged does not 6 . : “For us, it’s not about ■! winning or losing, it’s I about keeping an eye on what’s going on in local government so we can L \ inform citizens. It’s what j we do and will continue j j to do.” Fred Jacobs, f Hastings Banner publisher i r­ appear to be in violation of the Open Meetings Act,” though the opinion did acknowledge a gray area within MCL 15.263, the portion of the Open Meetings Act address­ ing posting of meeting notices. The notice of the May 19 committee meet­ ing, which Snow said was posted on a firstfloor courthouse bulletin board and on the county’s website, stated that “A quorum of the Board of Commissioners may be present,” suggesting that officials may have expected the possibility that the committee meeting could transform into an official board meet­ ing. Because the posting notice did not specif­ ically state a formal meeting of the county board — which then did occur with four com­ missioners present — the Banner filed its complaint with the Michigan State Police. “An argument could be made that the notice regarding ‘a quorum could be present’ satisfied the notice requirement for a full board meeting,” wrote Gilbert in this Aug. 15 opinion. “I would disagree with that argu­ ment. They were not convening the board of commissioners, nor were they deliberating or otherwise acting as a board. The minutes were properly recorded based on the information supplied.” The facilities review committee, itself, came under fire a day later at the full county board meeting when three commissioners criticized Snow for even holding the meeting since its formation, by board bylaws, had not yet been approved by the full board. “I’m surprised you still went ahead with the meeting when you knew you had to get commission approval first,” said Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg May 20. Following the board’s expressed dissatisfac­ tion and the filing of the Banner complaint regarding a possible Open Meetings Act vio­ lation, the facilities review committee was disbanded. Its work is now being conducted by the full board as part of its committee of the whole. “Anytime members of a board are found in the same place, whether socially, in an ad hoc manner or otherwise, skepticism is invited as to whether they are acting as a board or not, particularly when members constituting a quorum are present,” Snow continued to read from Gilbert’s opinion. “That alone is not suf­ ficient, but it does raise eyebrows. “I am fully aware someone could claim an ad hoc meeting was a way to get around a for­ mal board meeting to keep out of the public eye in an effort to thwart concerned citizens. This does not appear to be the case. The board gave notice of its activities. The notice even stated that a quorum may be present. However, numerous people attended includ­ ing a reporter who was properly made aware of this meeting. It does not appear a quorum participated in the meeting (note that ‘partici­ pation’ does not necessarily mean ‘asking questions’ or ‘speaking.’)” News media objectivity in the affair took the same trajectory as the board’s stumbling governing principles addressed by Gilbert See MEETING, page 6 Education Matters focus of annual BIE luncheon by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The theme was education matters and what the community at large is doing to support local schools as the largest crowd in years attended the annual Business Industry and Education luncheon in the Hastings High School cafeteria Wednesday afternoon. Introduced by Fred Jacobs, Barry Community Foundation Director Bonnie Hildreth began the keynote address with a brief synopsis of the foundation’s seven ele­ ments of healthy communities that create a framework from which the foundation focus­ es its grant making. Education is one of the seven elements. “The board of the foundation was more than impressed by the magnitude of work that can be accomplished when you prioritize and mobilize around an element to create a healthy community,” she said. “Following the success in the economic element, BCF selected education as its next area of focus, See BIE LUNCHEON, pg. 3 Education, industry, business and community members involved in the Barry Community Foundation Education Matters Network committees give a presentation on what their groups are doing to support education in Hastings and throughout Barry County. Middleville manager chosen for Battle Creek job by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer 1 Middleville’s village manager, Rebecca Fleury, has been chosen to take over the city manager position in Battle Creek. Fleury was one of two finalists for the posi­ tion and was selected in a 5-4 vote by the city commission in a special meeting Tuesday night. “I’m incredibly honored. I have mixed emotions,” said Fleury. “Leaving Middleville is bittersweet, but I’m very excited by this new opportunity. I’m very grateful to Middleville, and it’s going to be hard to say good-bye. I’ve made lifelong friends in this great community.” Fleury and officials from Battle Creek will begin contract negotiations as soon as possi­ ble. Fleury said if a contract is successfully reached, she will give the village a 30-day notice. Fleury has served as village manager in Middleville since 2011. She and interim Battle Creek manager Susan Bedsole were the two finalists for the Battle Creek position. Fleury said she especially hopes Bedsole stays with the city as the community services director. “It’s an incredibly important role, and I really think we can work well together,” said Fleury. “I value her as a staff person. I think we can work well together and learn from each other.” Bedsole has been with the city of Battle Rebecca Fleury Creek since 2005 and has served as interim manager since February. Although the city council split its vote for the new city manager, Fleury said she’s not concerned. “It’s something I need to be aware of. I know it was an incredibly difficult decision for them,” she said. “I think it has a lot to do with the staff coming out to support the inter­ im. I respect that from the staff. Now I have to prove that I was the right choice, and I have faith that I can do that.” Fleury said she hopes only the best for the Village of Middleville where she says she’s made great friends and professional contacts. “There’s a lot going on here, and that will help attract good candidates for this position,” she said. During her time in Middleville, Fleury has helped the village overcome a deficit budget and worked with the state on a deficit elimi­ nation plan. “We were able to come out of a dark time and come out of the deficit plan. And even with that, we’ve accomplished projects and we’ve made progress and continue making progress.” The village is currently in the midst of preparing for a major new park and commu­ nity area on the north side of Main Street by the Thomapple River. The village, under the leadership of Fleury, secured two grants from • the Michigan Department of Transportation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund for the park develop­ ment and extension of the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. The first phase of the proj­ ect will be bid in January after initial bids this summer did not meet expectations. Fleury said it will be sad not to be able to see those projects through to completion. “I would love to come back and see the projects when they are done,” she said. “I just think it’s such an exciting time for the vil­ lage.” Fleury said she appreciates the village staff, whom she said, go above and beyond their call of duty every day. In fact, she said one of her proudest accomplishments is the relation­ ships she’s built with the staff and council and the relationships for Middleville as a commu­ nity beyond the village boundaries. “I have great faith the village council will find a good replacement,” she said. “Everyone is replaceable, and I think there will be a good pool of applicants. There’s a lot going on here.” Fleury said she hopes the elected officials continue to work together, will be open mind­ ed and discuss issues collectively. “It doesn’t mean they always have to agree or have a unanimous vote. But they need to work together and consider all the options before making a decision,” Fleury said. Battle Creek has been searching for a new city manager since March. The commission created a city manager search committee and organized 14 community input meetings, a resident survey and hiring of Illinois-based search firm GovHR USA. The city received 46 applicants for the job from 20 different states. The four final candidates participated Friday night in a public event to meet city res­ idents. The commission interviewed each candidate publicly Saturday and received feedback from several staff members and from the public event. �Page 2 — Thursday, August 28, 2014 — The Hastings Banner First heat wave of summer arrives in time for Summerfest ; Summer’s first sultry heat wave brought hear 90-degree temperatures but did little to ’deter the crowds who flocked to downtown Hastings to enjoy music, arts and crafts ven­ dors, a car show and games and activities for all ages during the 37th annual Hastings Summerfest celebration. Throngs of people, young and old, alike, lined State and Apple streets for the Summerfest Grand Parade, which featured a super hero theme, was led by Grand Marshal Jerry Sarver, retired Hastings Police Chief and Hastings Rotary Book Of Golden Deeds recipient, and Senior Citizens of the Year Jan arid Don Geukes. The 2014 Hastings Summerfest Grand MAIN STA Continued next page PONS Best known for his 1965 hit song, “Eve of Destruction,” Barry McGuire rubbed elbows with numerous early rock legends in the 1960s. Saturday evening in Hastings, he shared many of the stories of his past. He also announced that he will turn 80 in October and plans to retire. The Hastings High School Color Guard leads the Saxon Marching Band down State Street during the Summerfest parade, SUMMERFEST MAIN SURE , i SPOfclb The Beatles tribute group, Shout, makes a return appearance Saturday afternoon, performing songs ranging from “Yellow Submarine” to “In My Life.” The amphitheater at the Hastings Spray Plaza has nearly finished its first full summer hosting several entertainment groups. Here, Basement Bluegrass plays Saturday afternoon during Summerfest. Children from Hastings Baptist Church don super hero costumes for the grand parade. cm m o® SMWAM * Senior An eager bunch leads more than 500 kids and adults in the 27th annual Summerfest Fun Run. Captain Earth drives the Thornapple Garden Club’s entry, which took first place in the grand parade’s float division. Senior ^Citizens of the Year Jan Geukes (back seat) with granddaughter Emma Geukes and Don Geukes, (front passenger seat) wave to the crowds lining the streets for the Hastings Summerfest Grand Parade. Grandson Jack Geukes (not pictured) also rode in the parade. Vintage trucks are among the vehicles lined up during Sunday’s, car show. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28, 2014 — Page 3 BIE LUNCHEON, continued from page 1 The Hastings Saxon Marching Band opens the annual Business and Industry Luncheon with the school fight song. We have tons of energy. We have a great partnership with you from the business and industry community. We know you are strong and that you are behind us and supporting us every step of the way and that you want to be there to support and help. Together we will do this.” The float from At Home Real Estate, featuring a Batman theme is the second-place winner in the float division Carrie Duits, superintendent of Hastings Area Schools Continued from previous page Parade winners are: Floats — first place Thomapple Garden Club, second place At Home Real Estate, third place Thomapple Players; mobile — first place Ronald McDonald, second place 1957 Chevy-Hoot Gibson, third place 1919 Dodge Brothers Screen Side, Al Hackett; band/marching — first place Barry Intermediate School District, second place Athletic Sensations, third place Black Heart Maidens roller derby team; Fifth Third Champion Float for Charity winner was At Home Real Estate. The annual duck race was moved from the Thomapple River to Church Street this year. Winners were first place Brent Steel, $200; second place Nicholas Martin, $100; and third place Megan Lavell, $50. 630pm -Ewflmg wr ■ Artists and crafters from all over the state sell their wares at Summerfest. This pottery was made in the Upper Peninsula. went ■semi Maiden Voyage performs at the spray plaza stage Saturday afternoon. Members include (from left) Melinda Smalley, Colleen Acker, Shari Carney and Angela Seeber. committing a minimum of 40 percent of its education. discretionary grant-making to this element.” • Continuous Improvement —- members The foundation hosted the first Education Brandi Lydy Melkild, Joyce Guenther, Matters community meeting July 31, 2013, Michelle Skedgell, Jim DeCamp, Katie which brought together representatives from Acker, Lani Forbes and Peggy Hemmerling, all segments of the community, she said. seeks to learn about and engage school During that meeting, participants and learned improvement teams and explore ways to different perspectives on education from state identify and include community members and and national foundations to local resources. partners to be resources supporting desired “The meeting culminated in a visioning pace of educational improvement in Barry session to articulate the future state of educa­ County. ; tion in Barry County as envisioned by the • Financial Resources and Investment — community representatives in attendance,” Dan Patton, Megan McKeown, Paul Blacken, said Hildreth. “The Education Matters Bonnie Hildreth and Courtney Girrbach Ziny Network is a vehicle that will drive the fun­ are working to create an endowment to fund damental and systematic community change education, create a community support case that must occur to achieve this vision.” statement, utilize BCF grant funds, and meet The network met seven times during the with organizations to help them set funding intervening months to give participants ongo­ priorities. • Collecting, Interpreting and Using Data] ing opportunities to share their ideas, success­ es and challenges while creating a network of — comprised of Carrie Duits, Barb Case J community leaders committed to achieving Margie Haas, Ronna Steel and Karen Heath, | the goals of Education Matters. The seven this group’s goals are to gather and analyzej sessions culminated in a strategic plan and existing data, conduct a needs and gaps analy-j goals identified by the core group of 31 peo­ sis of the data, and develop a method to main-| ple as a way to create a community where tain data and communicate it through the| education matters for everyone. Education Matters Initiative. Duits, superinteiidegt '||| Jlastings Areaf Several members of the core group at Wednesday *S^uifeheoh then took turns red'd^' '^Schools, closed tb n "with ing from a script that detailed the various thanks for everyone who worked together to; Education Matters subgroups, their focus and make this year’s BIE luncheon a success and] the goals they hope to achieve: added some news about some of the positive^ • Investing in People — this group, com­ things happening in the district, including] prised of Shari Carney, Jennifer Richards, Star Elementary being named a Rewards* Norma Jean Acker, Janie Bergeron and Mike School and other schools in the district mov­ Bremer, is focused on increasing awareness ing up the ranks in the Report Card rankings;; by publicizing the positive educational oppor­ teachers participating in training sessions for tunities in Barry County. the new math program technology and work­ • Expanding Educational Opportunities — ing together to revise the district’s elementary] comprised of Marc Zimmerman, Fred Jacobs, science program; and many more. Barbara Wright, Bob Nida and Matt Goebel, “The outcome of our band camp is amaz-1 this group’s goals are to obtain assessments ing show,” she said as she concluded her] from human service organizations regarding remarks. “Following the story of the movie J educational needs and opportunities and build 4Up,’ and describing the direction we are J a coordinating group focusing on vocational headed — how perfect, because we are goingl up. We have tons of energy. We have a great; partnership with you from the business and] industry community. We know you are strong] and that you are behind us and supporting us] “The board of the foundation was every step of the way and that you want to beK more than impressed by the there to support and help. Together we will do; magnitude of work that can be accomplished when you prioritize and mobilize around an element to create a healthy community. Following the success in the economic element, BCF selected education as its next area of focus, committing a minimum of 40 percent of its discretionary grant-making to this element.” Barry Community Foundation Director Bonnie Hildreth Thornapple Players take third place in the float division with their astronautthemed entry. A couple of ‘masked’ superheroes take part in the Summerfest Fun Run “At the end of the day, we’re all serving the students,” said Duits. “We are all preparing and hoping and dreaming for the students ir^ this community. Everyone in this room is herd with a commitment to excellence.” • Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads Southside Pediatrics is pleased to introduce Dr. Abby St. Jacques as our new Pediatric Health Care Provider Abby St. Jacques is a pediatrician who obtained her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2011 and completed her three-year residency in pediatrics at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids in 2014. She has particular interests in international children’s health, family education, and behavioral pediatrics. Dr. St. Jacques and her husband Matt have recently moved to Hastings and are looking forward to being involved in the I Hastings community. They are expecting their first child in October. We provide: • Well-Child Exams • Immunizations • Sports Physicals • Care of Premature Infants Childhood Asthma • Childhood Obesity & Nutritional Counseling • Hospital care provided at Pennock Hospital • Behavior and Attention Problems • Management of Chronic Illness Southside 269-818-1020 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm Handmade cork baits are a new addi­ tion to the Summerfest crafts lineix patients ana accepting most insurances. 300 Meadow Run Drive, Hastings, ® South of Hastings ® on M-37 • www.southside4kids.com �Page 4 — Thursday, August 28, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Hide and go sheep Advice for a new kindergartner... and those of us still working on it A flock of sheep along Wellman Road in Castleton Township looks like as many boulders as the animals graze in tall grass Tuesday afternoon. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Board expansion Banner Feb. 11, 1960 Hastings school board — This is the lat­ est photo of the Hastings Board of Education, and probably one of the last for­ mal photographs made while the board is composed of five trustees. Next year it will be increased to seven because of a recent legislative act. Pictured are (from left) Trustee Leo Demond, Treasurer Charles Faul, Superintendent L.H. Lamb, President Mildred Smith, Assistant Superintendent Richard Guenther, Trustee Joseph Isbell and Secretary Howard Frost. Tuesday the board adopted a record preliminary operat­ ing budget for 1960-61. (Mr. Bob’s Photography) Have you Rule 1: Share your candy. People know you like them when you’re generous. Besides, if you don’t give a bunch of it away, you’ll need big­ ger clothes. And don’t worry about not having enough for yourself — they make candy faster than you can eat it. There’ll always be more. Rule 2: Hold the door for other peo­ ple. It’s not big deal, anybody can open a door. When you hold the door open for someone, it shows that you’re thinking of \ thernTirst, ahead-of yourself; It’s a little* thing, but people will remember — and it’s kind of like a reminder to you that other people are important. Rule 3: Don’t lie, not even white lies. The problem with lies is that you have to remember which one you told to whom. Keeping your stories straight try­ ing to remember what you told which person will make your hot chocolate go cold. Rule 4: Find a pet to talk to. . I met a lady just this week who, when she was a little girl, said she walked with her St. Bernard back and forth to school every day. She always told her dog about her day, her fun and her worries. The dog listened and understood. Someday you might be lucky to have the same thing with a special pet. If you get really lucky, you might have a special person who will have that same listening ear and under­ standing heart. Rule 5: Find what you love to do and make that your job. You’ve got time to find out how your passion can be used in a job. Remember: If you find a job you love, you’ll never “work” a day in your life. Rule 6: Jobs that pay the most money aren’t always the best ones. Watch out for people who push you toward a job only because it pays a lot of money. It’s not how much you earn, it’s how much you save. Rule 7: Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s all small stuff. Rule 8: Learn to address people as “Sir” or “Ma’am.” This will really mess up adults who met? Don’t say you haven’t been warned. Most victims of Duane Campbell’s pranks don’t get a courtesy alert, and how they survive the fright of his surprise appearance as ‘Bush Man’ or ‘Mountain Man,’ or even the menacing ‘Dito Bandito’ makes for some amusing storytelling after­ ward. Golfers at Campbell’s home course, Mullenhurst Golf Course near Gun Lake, were startled on a couple of occasions this summer to see Campbell emerge from a neighboring swamp in his full ‘Bush Man’ get-up, complete .with tumbleweed head dress, war paint and shield. More often, Campbell’s characters are welcomed at area senior care homes, schools, and parades where the retired crane operator visits and entertains with his. authentic stories and memorabilia. “I do it because I love people,” says the 73-year-old, lifelong Barry County resident. “I like to put smiles on people’s faces because everybody deserves to have some­ thing nice happen to them during a day.” He especially enjoys his time with sen­ iors because, “they don’t have much left in life and they enjoy the stories I can tell them.” He’s got more than 150,000 of them. “That’s what I told the last guy that asked how many miles I had on my motorcycle,” chuckles Campbell with the always-present twinkle in his eye. “I said, ‘You’re asking the wrong question. You should be asking me how many stories I’ve got.’ “When he did, I told him I’ve got one story for every mile on this bike — more than 150,000.” Campbell and his wife, Amy, a retired Thomapple Kellogg teacher, have visited every state and along the way he’s picked up the “friends” who tell the stories. “’Mouhtain Man was a man I got close to,” he says, already beginning to transform into the character, “and, unexpectedly one November, he softly and gently slipped off into the night without making a sound.” Each character has dozens of stories to tell, all carefully researched by Campbell and true to the era in which the character lives. “I had a bad accident in 1977 with a gar­ den tractor that almost took my life,” he explains. “So many people helped me then that I felt I wanted to do something for the community. I do have a gift, and I wanted to use it to give something back.” For the gifts he returns to al! of us, Duane Campbell is certainly a Barry County Bright Light. Last book I’ve read: The Bible, well I continue to study it. Favorite verse: The one in Matthew when Jesus says, “What you do unto others, you do unto me.” Worst mistake: I tried to please my father by being a scrapper. What makes me laugh: I love my life. I can make a raindrop look beautiful in my mind. Best trip: Death Valley. I love the West. My hero: Roy Rogers. He did so much for everybody. He visited children, he visit­ ed homes. Talent I’d like to have: To be able to do music. Most people love music. Greatest achievement: Learning to run a 1926 Monagan Walker crane. Most treasured possession: My photos of my kids and the trips we’ve taken. Living person I most admire: Peter Wolf Toth. He’s a Hungarian who was spon­ sored with his family by a church so he could live in the U.S. He was so grateful he gave tribute to the American Indian by carv­ ing a stone sculpture for every state (Michigan has two). Favorite transportation: A 1500 Gold Dear Kindergartner, Though you’ll learn that greeting when they teach you how to write a letter in school, that word, “dear,” holds a lot of meaning for all of us watching you get ’ ready for your first day of real school next week. You are so loved by your family and they are, no doubt, feeling some regret knowing that you’ll be growing up a lit­ tle more when you step on that school bus or they walk you to the classroom door. I’m excited for you when I see you shopping with your parents for school clothes, running to the car with a lunch box or that hot-colored pack of pencils or crayons. No one runs to their car or in to their place of work after they grow up. That’s why it’s so exciting to see the joy for life that a new kindergartner or even a middle schooler has, for that matter. You only have your innocence for a little while, I guess. Sorry about the big words. You might want to have an adult help you read this or explain it in some parts, but that’s okay — if they’re like me, the advice that follows is something they should have taken long ago. Anyway, that’s what this is, just a sim­ ple list of rules you should think about and try to work hard on so you can grow up to be a fine adult. You might not understand what they all mean right now, but keep the list and look at it as you grow up. Give it a try. Start to work on it, and you’ll find the joy of kindergarten can live forever. Duane Campbell walks in the 2013 Summerfest parade. Wing 1990. I got rid of it, I’m getting old and I wanted to go out on a high note. Greatest thing about Barry County: The people in it. There’s just a lot of won­ derful people — and I appreciate them. Each week, The Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, fun­ loving personality, the stories he or she has to tell, or any other reason? Send informa­ tion to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. What do you think young people have no respect. They’ll probably think you’ve already been in the military, but they’ll be impressed that you have discipline in your life — and that will take you a long ways. Rule 9: Be proud of your school. Don’t let anyone suggest that their school is better than yours because they have more money, better sports teams, or their teachers have more degrees than a thermometer. No one can stop your drive to learn — and you will learn and you will achieve if you push your teachers and your parents to get you what you need to learn more. Rule 10: Read every day. It doesn’t really matter what you read, just practice. Reading helps you get ready for everything else that’s impor­ tant: understanding things when they’re explained, writing, finding answers to problems, and just taking a trip with your mind to someplace wild, wonderful or maybe far away. People need escape from the pressures of everyday life. Reading’s even better than television and movies because you get to picture things yourself, you build the scenes, you see things no one else can. Rule 11: Sometimes a bad teacher is good. You may not enjoy every teacher you have, some might even be downright mean to you. Remember, though, life is going to be the same way, you’re going to have some bad bosses, too. You need to find ways to get by, to discover what makes that bad teacher tick and then, tame the monster. Life’s greatest chal­ lenges will be solved if you know how to get along with people who might look like they don’t like you. Oh, one more thing: don’t let your parents transfer you away from a bad teacher. Instead, work to make that bad teacher a better one. Rule 12: Start every day looking for ways to help someone else. There will be tough days but, when you feel your worst, find someone else who could use your help or even just a kind word. That gets your mind off your own problems, and, in the end, will help you. When you make someone else feel good, they remember and some day may even return your kindness. Rule 13: Don’t start out mad at some­ one else. You will have times when you dis­ agree with someone. You can always get to mad, so why not start out at a more peaceful level? That might bring your disagreement down to a manageable point. The other person might even be happily surprised. If that doesn’t work, you can always get to mad, just don’t start out there. Rule 14: Listen to your soul. School will push you to develop your mind. For your body, lunch in the cafete­ ria is calorie-count correct with more vegetables than you might like, and there’s never enough recess. There’s a third part to your life, though: your inner spirit. It’s the voice that talks to you, it’s the voice that something greater than you put there. Don’t forget to listen. Rule 15: Be positive. People are attracted to someone who looks at the brightest part of every day and every situation. If you do this, your problems don’t seem to be as big, either. You’ll be able to climb mountains with a smile and a kind word. I hope this helps. Have a good year, have a great life. I hope we’ll have a chance to meet one day — I can’t wait to see how your adventure turns out. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an inter­ active public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our web­ site, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: The shooting and subsequent violence in Ferguson, Mo., have raised concerns that some police agencies have become over-militarized by accepting surplus war items at little or no cost from the federal government. Should local police agencies arm themselves with sur­ plus war weapons? 32% 68% Yes No Doug VanderLaan, editor J-Ad Graphics Inc. For this week: A 2006 state law to help the tourism industry mandates a post-Labor Day start to new pub­ lic school years. Nearly half of area high school students are already participating in fall sports and band, however. Should fall sports activities and practices also be delayed until after Labor Day? □ □ YES NO �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28, 2014 — Page 5 SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN State News Roundup Someday is closer than it seems by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist For many people, “someday” is an elusive day on the far-off horizon — always close enough to see, but too distant to touch. Perhaps someday you plan to go skydiving or enter a hot-dog-eating contest. Maybe someday you plan to ride a mechanical bull or travel around the world or visit all of America’s national parks. Someday, you may want to retire. If you are mid-career, someday, you may need to start planning for retirement. Even if you are just now starting your career, someday, you’re going to want to see what your future benefits will be and check your earnings for accuracy. Well, get ready, because someday has arrived. Open a My Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and you’ll see what we mean. Millions of people have already opened accounts, taking advantage of the benefits of My Social Security. Why are so many Americans opening accounts? Because My Social Security is fast, easy, and secure. It’s a convenient way to check your earnings record, get up-to-date, personalized estimates of retirement, disability, and survivors bene­ fits, and access your Social Security Statement. With a My Social Security account, you can plan for your retirement and get help figuring out how to save for your future. If you already receive benefits, you can manage them online by starting or stop­ ping your direct deposit, changing your address and getting an instant proof-of-benefits letter. 1 Someone opens a new account just about every six seconds. Considering there is only one skydive every 16 seconds, opening a my Social Security is even more popular. The elusive someday you thought might never come is here now. You’ll find it at www. socialsecurity, gov/myaccount. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Write Us A Letter: ------ ----------------------- ?_____ y The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. . • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. 40,000 expected to walk across Mackinac Bridge Monday Whether they’re doing it for the first time, or continuing a family tradition, some 40,000 people are expected to take part in the annual Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk. Gov. Rick Snyder will lead the walkers across the five-mile span beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1. Walkers can start across the bridge up until 11 a.m., and buses are avail­ able to bring walkers from Mackinaw City to St. Ignace for $5. All details on the walk are available on the Mackinac Bridge Authority website, www.mackinacbridge.org. For the third year in a row, the MBA and the Michigan Department of Transportation are asking the public to share their bridge walk experiences on social media with photos and videos. One person sharing memories will be chosen at random to receive a once-ina-lifetime tour to the top of the Mackinac Bridge. Memories can be posted on MDOT’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MichiganDOT, or on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #MightyMacWalkl4. For contest details, go to the MDOT website, www.michigan.gov/mdot. Study: Southern auto school grads prefer to work here Michigan’s automotive dominance was the major finding recently when South Carolina’s Greenville News investigated Clemson University’s graduate school of automotive engineering. After an examination of data gained through the state’s freedom of infor­ mation law, the newspaper reported signifi­ cantly more graduates headed north to Michigan than found jobs in South Carolina. Nearly one in three graduates (32 percent) took choice jobs here while 22 percent stayed to work in the Palmetto State. One 2011 master’s graduate, Raunak Chaudhary, now works in Dearborn at Ford in product development after passing on a man­ ufacturing position at a South Carolina auto supplier. The 28-year-old ergonomics engi­ neer, a native of India, told the News he is open to a move back, “But there’s not a lot of product development down in the South. It’s mostly manufacturing.” The piece featured Jay Baron, executive director of the Ann Arbor automotive think tank, Center for Automotive Research, point­ ing out that Michigan, with 370 research and development centers, is the heart of automo­ tive R&D in North America. South Carolina is hardly alone in its predicament, reports the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Michigan’s con­ centration of R&D investment and talent con­ stitutes three-quarters of this activity in North America — more than all other states and provinces combined. Also, Michigan ranks first in the U.S. in concentration of industrial designers and engineers, R&D professionals and skilled-trade workers, reported the MEDC. , The Greenville News story is available online at www.greenvilleonline.com/story/money/busi ness/2014/08/23/south-carolina-losing-icargraduates-detroit-area/14514569. strate an innovative approach to improving the delivery of Michigan’s health services. MDCH plans to award grant funding to approximately 40 to 50 projects, according to a Aug. 22 press release. The grants are intend­ ed to stimulate creativity and help bridge the gap between creative, collaborative ideas and their implementation. This is the second year Michigan has offered these health innovation grants. Last year, 50 grants were awarded for a total of $1.25 million. MDCH is currently conducting on-site visits and monitoring last year’s awardees. Organizations may apply to sup­ port replication projects resulting from com­ pleted 2014 projects. Applicants may be pub­ lic, nonprofit or private organizations. Questions from potential applicants are due by Sept. 5, and all applications are due Sept. 22. For more information about the RFP, visit www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,4612,7-1322946.43858-335463-, OO.htmL MDCH offering health innovation grants Thursday, Aug. 28 — Movie Memories enjoys “The Undefeated” starring John Wayne and Rock Hudson, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 — no preschool story time. Monday, Sept. 1 — library closed for Labor Day. Tuesday, Sept. 2 — no toddler story time; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. . The Michigan Department of Community Health is seeking organizations interested in applying for health innovation grant funds for one-time projects up to $35,000 that demon­ DIG-IT, INC IS HIRING! High School Exchange Students Need Host Families for 1-2 Semesters in Michigan “Specializing in directional drilling” www.dig-it-inc.com Hiring l&r General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. 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Pas­ Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. tor Gary Simmons* Sunday Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ Worship 9:15 a.m. 0900. Website: www.lifegate- 8950 M-79 E. lowship Time before the serv­ istry, youth group, adult small group leadership ministry, training. PLEASANTVIEW a.m. Wednesday Life Group FAMILY CHURCH 6:30 p.m. 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. HASTINGS (269) 758-3021 church phone. FREE METHODIST Service: Sunday SOLID ROCK BIBLE a.m.; 9:30 CHURCH OF DELTON Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible (corner Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ Rd. of Milo & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ day nights 6:30 p.m. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and MATTHIAS 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 Morning a.m. to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ SAINTS ANDREW & 9390. Sunday Worship Service CHURCH “An Expression of who Jesus is Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ ery and Children’s Ministry. 10 cc.com. Sunday Worship ice. Nursery, children’s min­ Prayer Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship CHURCH OF THE (Holy Communion the 2nd NAZARENE Sunday of each month at this 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship 1716 North Broadway. Rev. service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday munion (each week). The Rec­ Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ School tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias missed during announcements. Service 10:45 a.m.; is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. Sunday Evening Youth Group p.m.; The church phone number is 6 Wednesday Evening Service 7 269-795-2370 and the rectory Groups. Wednesday Midweek: p.m. number is 269-948-9327. Our Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. 9:45 Worship Evening Morning a.m. 6 Service church is website http:// p.m. and Adult Bible 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. part of the Diocese of the Great Senior Adult (50+). Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Lakes which is in communion Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 4th Thurs­ Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ with The United Episcopal day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. Sunday a.m. 9:15 School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship 6 Service; Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group p.m.. 7-9 Family Night p.m., Awana, Bible 6:30 use the 1928 Book of Common Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES HOPE UNITED A Spirit-filled church. Meeting METHODIST CHURCH at the Maple Leaf Grange, M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Fax No.: Church 269-818-0007. Secretary-Treasurer, Church Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday WELCOME CORNERS Morning: UNITED METHODIST School; 9:30 10:45 am Sunday am Morning CHURCH Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ Sunday evening service 6 pm. ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 Study at the church. Wednes­ Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m, Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is viously WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult (meal Pioneers) GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, August 31, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 10:00 a.m. August 31 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. Adult Special Needs Group) tion: 239 E. North St., Hastings, (Oct. thru May). 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. COMMUNITY BAPTIST Luckey Pastor Loca­ Amy http://www.discover- grace.org CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform CHURCH our World. 502 East Grand 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. SCHEDULE - Sunday Ser­ Thursday: Bible Study & vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ Prayer 7 p.m. For information ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary about other and Service. Nursery and Children’s contact Pastor Worship available during service. ministries opportunities Jim Hess or the church at (269) or email 945-9217; pastor- jim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise METHODIST CHURCH munity Breakfasts and more! M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ Call the church office at (269) ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 Jerry p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Bukoski, Children’s (616) Sunday Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. QUIMBY UNITED Band, Quilting Group, Com­ www. country chapel For served) (October thru May); 6 ship & Children’s Programs 10 visit Special.” p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ umc.org for more information. Someone information call 616-731-5194 day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ a.m. or ABUNDANT LIFE Prayer at all our services. p.m. Wednesday, Lunch at Church of North America and Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High 945­ School, 10: 30 a.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF CHRIST OF GOD 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, Phone ings. 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ Carole Lynne Blackburn Thursdays: trax.to/andrewatthias. We are vices: MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night time: 10 a.m. with nursery and Bible Study 7 p.m. preschool available. LACEY, MI - Carole Lynne Blackbum, age 71, of Lacey, passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice in Battle Creek. Carole was bom on September 30, 1942 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Dale F. and Mildred A. (McFarland) McComb. Carole graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, class of 1960. She married Bobby Blackbum on April 6, 1961. Carole worked for the Kellogg Company from 1961 to 1969, retiring to raise her family. Carole’s life was her family. She was lov­ ing, generous, and kind and was also a very wise person. Carole had a quick wit and could always make you smile. She was a Cub Scout den mother, Brownie and Jr. Girl Scout leader. For fun, Carole enjoyed doing ceram­ ics, going to Casinos, and was interested in archeological digs that were going on around the country. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, especially her special friend, Sweet Old Bob. Carole was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Dale and Mildred McComb and brother, David McComb. She is survived by her husband, Bob Blackburn; sons, Charles (Angie) Blackbum of Sherwood, Robert (Michelle) Blackbum of Delton; daughters, Carleen (Greg) Hinsley of Hastings, Barbara (Randy) Walden of Reno, NV; 10 grandchildren, and four great­ grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. when Banner reporter Doug VanderLaan used the closing public comment opportunity to address the matter. “I do this very reluctantly,” said VanderLaan of making public comments as a reporter assigned to cover the board. “I believe you give up objectivity when you enter a discussion. Jean [Gallup, WBCH reporter] and I both know that news media cannot be part of the story but, today, you’ve made me part of the story, and I have to respond. “I have great respect for the rule of law and appreciate the efforts that Detective [Terry, MSP] Klotz and Prosecutor Gilbert have made to examine this matter so thoroughly. I also have great respect for governance. I was raised ^.trained Qn.gppd gpy^ni^ice prinpipies because good governance creates respect for a board, which gives them authority to move forward with leadership. “My role is to represent the citizens of this community, especially those who cannot be here, and I will continue to hold you — and all boards, commissions and public groups — to good governance principles. Hopefully, working toward good governance principles together, this community can hold you as a board in the highest esteem.” According to Banner publisher Fred Jacobs, media can provide a positive boost to government bodies going about business in a conscientious and capable way. “For us, it’s not about winning or losing, it’s about keeping an eye on what’s going on in local government so we can inform citi­ zens,” said Jacobs, “It’s what we do and will continue to do.” Jacobs’ remarks echoed statements he made after the May 19 ad hoc committee meeting in which he conceded that the “meet­ ing may not have directly harmed the public interest, but, -unless someone’s vigilant, it becomes easier for public bodies to do per­ haps even more serious business outside of public view. “The complaint was not submitted to seek punishment. For us, it serves as a strong notice of how seriously we take the Open Meetings Act and continuing to represent the right of information for all of our citizens ... we will continue to be vigilant on our end.” Following Tuesday’s meeting, Snow offered her opinion that the biggest objection to the entire affair was the headline used in the May 22 Banner, reporting on the alleged Open Meetings Act violations which read “County board violates Open Meetings Act, stumbles through governance procedures.” Saiur 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 BOSLEY Flexfab 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 8otbeM&E|o^eot D'PHARMACY' 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 NEWS OF Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. “We felt like we were tried and convicted right there,” commented Snow, “without any­ one having as chance to look at it. I had hoped that there would have been something in the paper [regarding Gilbert’s review] and, when I didn’t see anything, I decided to read it for everyone.” Snow said she believes the board has achieved greater harmony and is making progress in its leadership of the county. In other business the board : • Approved a $15,726 contract with Murray’s Asphalt for crack seal, repair, seal coat, and remarking of county parking lots at the courts and law building, the courthouse, the Friend of the Court, and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. • Approved a criteria sheet to assess and score written proposals submitted by vendors who have presented proposals for addressing the board’s master facilities plan. • Approved an ordinance text amendment allowing wireless communication antenna of 60-foot height without requiring a special use request granted by the planning commission. • Approved claims in the amount of $108,958. • Approved state funding of a 2014 Emergency Management Performance Grant providing $31,603 for the county’s emer­ gency management coordinator’s salary and benefits. • Approved an increase in federal funding of $4,257 to an P5/R1 existing grant that will allow the replacement of a Barry County Transit System bus. • Approved a $257 federal funding increase to a P7 grant for the replacement of the tran­ sit system bus. • Approved provisions of a Michigan Department of transportation project agree­ ment allowing Barry County Transit an addi­ tional 14 months to complete capital improvements and maintenance of the grant’s authorized project. • Received an annual report update from Barry County Economic Development Alliance Director Valerie Byrnes who high­ lighted ongoing efforts toward regional coop­ eration. Byrnes also reminded commissioners of Nov. 6 Economic Development Expo to be held at the Gilmore Car Museum and an Oct. 10 regional project review to be held on the Allendale campus of Grand Valley State University. Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Sept. 2, as a committee of the whole beginning at 9 a.m. in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. Local, home town service. Backed by Big City resources Jeffrey A. Keessen, AIF® Robin M. Welton David M. Muilenberg, CLU, ChFC®, AIF® This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiberglass Products Athletic Director/Dean of students; Diane Talo, Middle school principal/director of cur­ riculum; Steve Scoville, elementary school principal/director of Title One; Thang Nguyen, director of technology; and Jessica Endres, director of Food Service. • Approval of the Student-Parent Handbooks for the high school, middle school, elementary school, athletic program and student technology program. • A change in the date of the Elementary school open house to Aug. 27. • A price increase for student break­ fasts and lunches by five cents each in order to comply with federal law. • Approval of ticket prices, athletic pass fees and pay to participate fees for 2014­ 15 (all remain the same as in 2013-14). • Approval to publicize information about scholarships, payment plans, and work to pay plans for the pay to participate program. • Authorization for the interim super­ intendent to sign documents regarding the purchase of a lot for the Construction Trades program. • Authorization to enter into agree­ ment with Genius Phone Repair of Kentwood, Michigan to be the service provider for damaged technology equipment purchased for use by students, and approved charges for the parents whose student use the technology equipment out of schools. The next regularly scheduled board meet­ ing with be held Monday, Sept. 15 at the ele­ mentary school, room number 32. MEETING, continued from page 1 age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Study.. 27 and The track and concession stand on Sept. 12. • Board president Bassett commented about the athletic boosters golf tournament, with director of finance Sheryl Downer reporting on a $1,000 gift from Fifth Third Bank. • Jennifer Bever thanked the athletic boosters for making the arrangement to update the sound system at the soccer field. • The board discussed the administra­ tive suggestion that ‘Computer Usage’ be removed as a requirement for graduation from Delton Kellogg High School. Interim Superintendent, Carl Schoessel thanked custodians, maintenance staff, princi­ pals and other staff members, and volunteer students for their work in having the schools ready for Founders Weekend activities. Schoessel also explained that drivers edu­ cation teacher Mary Braska will be leading a community drivers safety program sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Action taken by the board included: • Approval to recall Mary Braska, Sandra Dancy and Dale Grimes to full time status, and Jennifer Delaphlano and Steve Miknis to part time status at the beginning of the 2014-15 school year. • Appointment of Lucas Trietweiler as the principal of Delton Kellogg High school, Wayne Neitzke as the transportation supervisor/coordinator • Approval of contracts for Sheryl Downer, director of finance; Mike Mohn, Growth FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ School begins for Delton Kellogg students on schools on Tuesday, Sept. 2, but a the Monday, Aug. 18 regular meeting of the board of education the year is already begin­ ning to ramp up. • The board heard a presentation by Middle School Principal Diane Talo and Wellness champion Ben Munsell on the implementa­ tion of the Project Healthy Schools program beginning in the Middle school this 2014-15 school year. Board President Marsha Bassett comment­ ed about the involvement of the schools in the Founders Weekend activities, including the participation of over 100 persons in the tours of the school’s construction areas. Board member Jim McManus reported on conversations about school involvement that he had with representatives of two communi­ ty organizations. The board received information about the resignation of teachers Jodi Borowicz and Michelle Frederick. 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The district would include 28.9 acres of the company’s property and, accord­ ing to assessor Dan Scheurman, the tax abate­ ment would apply only to the new construc­ tion. Gary Middleton, chairman of Middleton Enterprises LLC, said at the township meet­ ing that the expected job additions will bring the total number of employees to 185. Wednesday’s groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the company site, 1900 Patterson Road. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: K 6 3 2 V: 10 9 4 ♦: K 10 3 A9 5 WEST 4:QJ8 7 V:AK63 2 ♦: Q 8 4?: 7 2 New teachers, staff tour Hastings district Hastings Area School System’s 15 new teachers and staff members joined by district administrators to board a bus Tuesday morning for a tour of the district include (from left) Curriculum Director Matt Goebel, William Renner, Matt Williamson, Derek Boillat, Molly Klumpp, Superintendent Carrie Duits, Heather Smith, Katie Huster, Stephanie Wenger, Nick Hilley, Kim Rodriguez, Kim Rockwell, Angela Slaughter, Kristen Kasinsky and Director of Business and Finance Tim Berlin. The new staff members began their day with a continental breakfast at the Barry Community Foundation and an orientation that included a welcome from Superintendent Duits, and ice breaker and overview of the day led by Goebel, and an introduction to the district’s strategic plan by Duits. The new staff members wrapped up their tour with lunch with their mentors at Charlton Park before returning to the cen­ tral administration office for an introduction to the district’s handbook. Monday, the new staff spent the morning at their respective buildings getting to know their principals, office staff and custodians, touring the building, learning about instructional and tech­ nology resources and spending time preparing their classrooms for the start of the 2014-15 school year Tuesday, Sept. 2. 4:9 54 V: 8 4:9 5 42 10 8 6 4 3 ' SOUTH 4: A 10 V:QJ7 5 ♦: AJ76 4*:KQJ Dealer: North Vulnerable: East/West Lead: 74? North Pass 2* 3NT East Pass Pass Pass South 1NT 2V Pass City approves permanent closure of Green Street during trick-or-tr'eating West Pass Pass Pass What happens to bridge players when they think they have a contract made? Do they rush the play of the hand only to go down to defeat with a perfectly sound hand? Have they thought out the plan that will insure nine tricks and perhaps even several overtricks? Let’s see what today’s South did to bungle a sure game in a 3NT contract. With passes from North and East, South opened the bidding on today’s hand with 1NT. With eighteen high card points, perhaps South was a bit heavy for that bid, but the balanced hand seemed to call for it. After a pass by West, North bid 24^, using the Stayman Convention,, to ask for a four-card major suit. North was promising at least eight high card points and at least one four-card major. When South responded with 2V promising four hearts, North with ten high card points placed the contract at 3NT, and all passed. West made an unconventional lead on today’s hand by leading the top of a dohbletoti. West led the 74?, and North tabled a. balanced hand and ten high card points. Looking at both hands, South smiled smugly. There were 28 high card points between them, and seven sure winners. South did not even consider the possibility of not mak­ ing this contract. It looked too easy. South won the first trick in his hand with the K#, and he promptly led a diamond to the K4 on the board. Playing a small diamond back, South played the J4 and lost a diamond trick to the Q4, an unnecessary loss for sure. West then attacked the spade suit by leading the Q4 with South winning in the dummy with the K4. Finally, South realized that this hand might not be as easy as he first envisioned. Leading a high heart from the dummy and letting it ride to the West hand resulted in another trick for the East/West team when West produced the KV. Now West was relentless and led the 14 driv­ ing out the A4 in the South hand. South tried to change tactics and played the winning. Then he played the A4> also winning that trick. But his goose was cooked. A diamond back to the two winners in his hand gave him eight tricks but not nine. East/West took the last two tricks when South had to lead a heart to the AV of West, and then West led a spade to East’s 94 who won and then returned a lowly 34? for down one. Of course, South was sick about his misplaying the hand, but there is an important lesson to be learned here. First of all, South appeared to be too overconfident when he saw all of the points and all of the winners. South forgot an important bridge tactic especially in the play of no trump. When South looked at the two hands, he should have seen that he had three suits completely under control with several stoppers in each suit. This was his golden opportunity that he utterly missed. Once the club lead was taken, South should have sprung into action with the heart suit imme­ diately. With only the AV and the KV out against him, knocking out those two honors would have guaranteed the contract with overtricks as well. Even if West should duck the heart suit a time or two, South should have kept on working on that suit until it was under his control. Then, and only then, South could have gone after the other suits. Even losing the Q4 did not have to happen as the cards lie. Leading the A4 from his hand and then playing a diamond toward the K4 would have produced the Q4 and not a lost trick. For his poor efforts, South had to grimace when he saw the score for that hand. He had no one to blame but himself when he saw a minus 50 on their side of the ledger and a 1.3% out of a possible 100%, a dismal score. For today’s takeaways, it is obvious that rushing and not planning carefully can result in unfavorable results at the bridge table. South needed to establish the weakest suit first, and that, of course, was the heart suit. Once the heart suit had been set up, clear sailing was the call of the day. Most South declarers not only made the 3NT contract but also ended up with two over­ tricks for top scores. Today’s South could only groan and moan at what might have been. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer West Green Street in Hastings is one of the busiest streets in town on Halloween, prompt­ ing city officials to close the street to through traffic from 5 to 8 p.m. for trick-or-treating the past two years. The Hastings City Council Monday evening unanimously approved a motion made by Trustee Bill Redmaif15"make the ahnifal-clo­ sure of Green Street from Broadway to Cass Street during trick-or-treating permanent. The council also heard a report from Hastings Police Chief Jeff Ptatt who dis­ cussed the elimination of parking spaces on the south side of Apple Street adjacent to the new Walgreens. He also discussed the possi­ ble addition of new spaces on the north side of Apple Street near the canoe livery. Redman said he was in favor of adding two parking spaces on the south side of the street between Park and Washington Streets. In other business, the council: Marriage licenses Bridge Notes: With school about to start, consider taking bridge classes locally or at the Kellogg Community College Institute for Learning in Retirement program. Learning is not just for the youngsters. We can all learn something new if we only take the opportunities. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http ://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Nicholas James Lambert, Hastings and Carrie Lynn Brinkhuis, Hastings. Chad Russel Girrbach, Hastings and Courtney Ann Reaser, Hastings. Tomas Sebastian Arnold, Delton and Christine Anne Berry, Plainwell. Austin Sean Christie, Hastings and Kathryn Mae Endsley, Hastings. Derek Joe Caldwell, Battle Creek and Jessica Renee Wine, Battle Creek. Rogelio Antionio Salazar II, Hastings and Amanda Sue VanRhee, Hastings. James Fitzgerald Zwar Sr., Delton and Darlene Marie Cleary, Delton. Casey Richard Goodenough, Hastings and Jessica Lynn Bums, Plainwell. Todd Alan Gaylor, Delton and Maureen Yvonne Stopher, Delton. Andrew John Blank, Dowling and Brittany Ann Terpening, Dowling. • Had a second reading and adopted an ordinance defining what constitutes a rental unit. • Held a second reading and adopted an ordinance amending, general standards for site plan review. • Approved a request from the Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council to allow YAC to hold its annual rqofsit in front of 'Secdndhand Conifers at me intersection of State and South Jefferson streets. • Adopted a resolution amending the Tyden Park Riverwalk Trail development project agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said that while the amendment gives the city an additional year to complete the project, a full year will not be necessary. • Approved a motion to allow Mayor Frank Campbell and City Treasurer and Clerk Tom Emery to sign a agreement with the city’s auditors to conduct one audit at a cost of $3,300, as required by the federal government when a municipality accepts more than $500,000 in federal funds. • Authorized Campbell and Emery to sign a supervisory control and data acquisition and controls fact-finding update analysis proposal with H20/Mead and Hunt. • Awarded a bid to Bennett Tree Service for tree trimming and tree and stump removal at Riverside Cemetery in an amount not to exceed $37,450 as recommended by Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach. • Awarded a bid to North American Salt Company for salt in the amount of $80.93 per ton for early fill for an estimated cost of $16,186 and $68.82 per ton for seasonal fill for an expected total of $61,938, as recom­ mended by Girrbach. • Awarded the' low "Bid-to A-h AsphaltTnc. for resurfacing the Mill Street water treatment plant parking lot for an estimated $10,239, as recommended by Girrbach. Redman said a local asphalt company was within $1,000 of A-l’s bid and said he would have preferred awarding the bid to a local vendor. Redman cast the sole dissenting vote. • Awarded the low bid to A-l Asphalt Inc. for resurfacing the Apple Street wastewater treatment plant parking lot for the estimated cost of $7,764,. as recommended by Girrbach, with trustees Redman and Dave Tossava dis­ senting. • Awarded the low bid to A-l Asphalt for resurfacing Parking Lot 5 for an estimated $8,728, as recommended by Girrbach, with Redman and Tossava dissenting. • Awarded a bid to Murray’s Asphalt Maintenance for resurfacing Parking Lot 7 for an estimated $11,302, as recommended by Girrbach. The motion was approved unani­ mously. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 515 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 515 TO AMEND CHAPTER 90 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 90-131, SITE PLAN REVIEW GENERAL STANDARDS was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 25th day of August 2014. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. v Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77589050 06878797 That Guy n the Spot 269-953-4637 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held August 26, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. 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Christensen of EDWARD by Elaine Garlock This weekend has a full schedule for the village of Woodland with games, food, parade, ballgames galore, hymn sing, grand marshal reception honoring Lester and Arlene Forman. The parade will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday and the chicken barbecue supper later that day with the combined Lakewood Lions Club the host group. The raffle that fol­ lows is always an exciting event with great prizes provided by merchants in Woodland, Lake Odessa, Woodbury and surrounding towns. To see fields of flowers, just take a drive north of Woodland to the spot where Woodland Road curves to the east alongside the Hazel and Enz property. On both north and south sides of the road, flowers abound. Most are rudbeckia. The fields were sown a few years ago with a flower mix, but the daisy lookalikes seem to have been the best at self seeding. Driving by both directions provides full benefits of the vista. Lorraine McMillen and husband Don on Sunday hosted her husband’s family for the annual birthday of the family matriarch and end-of-summer gathering for the college­ bound family members. During the afternoon Kay Barcroft took the ice bucket challenge which benefits the ALS Foundation in memo­ ry of her late father. Using facebook she made a challenge to three others. These events have been on TV in recent days showing celebrities getting the buckets of ice cubes and chilling water. ,• . Drivers who made the mistake of using I96 in the weekend were met with long delays. Two such drivers reported that it took each of them an hour to go from 36th Street to the Lowell exit for M-50. Another project is underway from the Kent/Ionia county line to M-66. This includes installation of cables between the eastbound and westbound lanes. This is intended to keep cars and trucks from crossing into oncoming traffic in case of an accident. Concrete has been poured for the footings and foundation walls at the Lake Odessa Community Library. This is in the space used for a parking lot since the theater building was converted to a pharmacy by Dennis Cook. The concrete for parking removed a few weeks ago. Central United Methodist Church will revert to its fall schedule Sept. 7 with Sunday school classes at 9:15 and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. The summer schedule has been in use since the last weekend in May. The Freight House Museum will be open by appointment this weekend. • Last week Alabama visitors were in Lowell at the home of a cousin. The gentleman wanted informa­ tion on his grandfather George Iran DeWitt who had been a stone mason here and at Grand Ledge. The genealogy library had no obituaries but the cemetery records show a DeWitt couple. With help from the sexton at Lakeside, they found the marker for the man’s great-grandparents with the gentleman bom in 1948, exactly 100 years before the Alabama Mr. DeWitt. 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What kind of legacy do you want to leave? Identifying your financial goals is the necessary first step toward achieving them. • Work to know your own risk tolerance. It’s essential that you know your own investment personality — that is, how much risk you can comfortably handle. If you think you can han­ dle a relatively high level of risk, but you find yourself worrying excessively over every drop in the market, you may need to re-eval­ uate your risk tolerance and adjust your investment habits. Conversely, if you believe yourself to be highly risk-avoidant, but you find yourself frustrated over the relatively low returns you get from conservative invest­ ments, you may need to revise your thinking — and your actions. • Work to avoid bad habits. Many investors chase after “hot” stocks or try to “time” the market. However, hot stocks can cool off quickly, while efforts to predict market highs and lows are doomed to fail — because no one can accurately forecast those points. You will want to be especially diligent about learning to look past the headlines and beyond short-term price movements in the financial markets — because too many people overreact to these events. If you can avoid these bad investment habits, you’ll be doing yourself a favor. • Work to follow a consistent investment TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHAR­ TER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHI­ GAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting on September 17, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, within the Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan. The purpose of this public hearing is to consid­ er the first phase of the Planning Commission’s proposed updating of Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code of ordi­ nances. The main focus of this first phase of the zoning update project is to consolidate the text provisions relating to the 14 existing zoning dis­ tricts to 10 proposed reorganized/new zoning districts derived from and intended to better implement the Rutland Charter Township Master Plan. These proposed amendments relating to the zoning districts also necessi­ tate amendments to other provisions of the zoning text associated with specific zoning districts. The Planning Commission is also using this first phase of the zoning update project to begin reorganizing and refor­ matting the content of existing Chapter 220, with various amendments, to eventually produce a more logically organized and easier to use zon­ ing text document after the second phase of the zoning update project is complete later this fall or early next year. For this first phase of the zoning update project the items to be con­ sidered at this public hearing include the following specific proposed amendments of the designated section within Chapter 220, in summary (the margin number of each item below corresponds to the item number in the proposed Tentative Text document): 1. Article I (Title) and Article II (Purpose, Scope and Legal Basis) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220­ 1. through § 220-4.] are proposed to be consolidated and other­ wise amended, with the resulting proposed text renumbered Article I [§ 220-1. through § 220-4.]. 2. Article III (Definitions and Word Usage) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220-5. and § 220-6.] is pro­ posed to be amended to revise several existing defined terms, delete several existing defined terms, and to add several new defined terms, with the resulting proposed text renumbered Article II [§ 220-5. And § 220-6.]. 3. Article IV (Zoning Districts) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220-7.] is proposed to be replaced in its entirety, and consolidated with the existing content of Article V (Use District Boundaries) [§ 220-8. through § 220-11.], as herein proposed to be amended, with the resulting proposed text renumbered Article III [§ 220-7. through § 220-11.]. 4. Articles VI-XIX (Zoning Districts) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220-12. through § 220-72.] pertaining to all of the existing zoning districts are proposed to be replaced in their entirety by the primary text provisions for all of the new zoning districts enumerated in Article III as pro­ posed above (and reserving Articles XIV and XVI-XIX for potential future use/reorganization), with the resulting proposed text renumbered Articles IV-XIII [§ 220-12. through § 220-72.], with the reserved articles. 5. Article XX (Schedule of Regulations) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220-73. and § 220-74.] is proposed to be replaced in its entirety by new content coordi­ nating with the new zoning districts as proposed above, with the resulting proposed text renumbered Article XV [§ 220-73. and § 220-74.]. 6. All provisions within Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code in its entirety with references to one or more of the existing zoning districts, not otherwise already proposed to be amended pursuant to the preceding items pertaining to the proposed new zoning districts, are proposed to be amended to conform all such references to an existing zoning district to instead refer to the applicable proposed new zoning district; and, similarly, all references throughout Chapter 220 referring to a section number/letter of an existing provision coordinating with an existing zoning district are proposed to be amended to instead refer to the applicable section number of the correspon­ ding proposed new zoning district. The following conversion chart shall be used as a guide to implement these proposed amendments throughout ('hapter 220, except where the specif­ ic context requires otherwise to correctly implement the intend- AG RE RR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 RMH C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 MUD , . !O The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 42.87 +.17 AT&T 34.51 +.03 BP PLC 48.18 -.12 CMS Energy Corp 29.70 -.20 Coca-Cola Co 4L60 +.34 Conagra • 31.87 -.01 Eaton 70.01 +.80 Family Dollar Stores 80.01 +.31 Fifth Third Bancorp 20.42 +.46 Flowserve CP 76.28 +.83 Ford Motor Co. 17.20 -.16 General Mills 52.98 -.24 General Motors 34.86 +.29 Intel Corp. 34.80 +.46 Kellogg Co. 64.74 +.28 McDonald’s Corp 94.10 -.35 Perrigo Co. 148.12 -2.72 Pfizer Inc. 29.21 +.27 Sears Holding 34.67 -.83 Spartan Motors 5.17 -.01 Spartannash 21.58 -.04 Stryker 82.86 +.88 TCF Financial 15.91 +.28 Walmart Stores 75.51 +.62 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE , • ■ • moti, Xosd $1,282.50 $19.40 17,106 464M ton ?il +13.08 -.99 +187 -90M 1' 3-on-3 basketball champs crowned during Summerfest ed change: Existing district reference ---- STOCKS----- strategy. If you invest over the course of sev­ eral decades, you are going to see a lot of ups and downs in the financial markets. And when the markets get choppy, you may be tempted to take a “time out” from investing. But if you do this repeatedly, you will cer­ tainly interrupt the progress you need to make toward your financial goals. If you can devel­ op the discipline to follow a consistent invest­ ment strategy and to keep investing in all types of markets, you have a pretty good chance of “smoothing out” the effects of mar­ ket volatility over time. And, as a bonus, you’ll be far less likely to concern yourself over day-to-day price fluctuations. • Work to review your progress. Along with your financial advisor, consistently review your progress toward your goals. Your invest­ ment professional should establish your port­ folio review frequency and meet with you to discuss your investments at least once a year. So, there you have it — some ideas on how you can work to be a better investor. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. • R^tLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING AT SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JONES Changed to new district reference AG/OS CR CR MDR MDR HDR HDR PRC RHCR MUD MUD, or LE (as applicable) MUD, or ACLI (as applicable) ACLI, or LI (as applicable) MUD (no change. 7. The table of contents of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (Zoning) is proposed to be amended to conform the provisions of same pertaining to Articles I-XX with the con­ tent resulting from the changes proposed herein pertaining to those articles. Please take further notice the proposed consolidation of the existing zoning districts to the proposed new zoning districts implicates what may be termed a “text rezoning” of the entire Township. However, except as noted below with respect to some federal or state-owned and/or other public use land, all of the proposed “rezonings” will result in all proper­ ty having the proposed new zoning district classification that corresponds to the existing zoning of that property, based on the zoning district con­ version chart included in Item 6 above. The only exceptions to this zon­ ing district conversion rule are as follows: • The east 1/2 of the northeast 1.4 of land section 17 and the adjoining west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of land section 16 (around Edgar Lake) presently in the RR Rural Estates Residential District is now state or federal owned land and is therefore proposed to be shown on the Zoning Map as SGA State/Federal Land (over which the Township has no zoning jurisdiction). • Property in the north 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of land section 32 now used for Boys/Girls Club camp purposes is proposed to be rezoned from the existing AG Agricultural District zoning classification to the proposed new PRC Park/Recreation/Camps District zoning clas­ sification. • Property in the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of land section 28 now owned/used for Michigan Audubon Society purposes is proposed to be rezoned from the existing AG Agricultural District zoning classi­ fication to the proposed new PRC Park/Recreation/Camps District zoning classification. Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Rutland Charter Township Hall at any time prior to this public hearing/meeting, and may further be sub­ mitted to the Planning Commission at the public hearing/meeting. The Rutland Charter Township Code, Master Plan, and the Tentative Text of the above-referenced proposed Zoning text amendment(s) and the proposed resulting Zoning Map, may be examined by contacting the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall during regular business hours on regular business days maintained by the Township offices from and after the publication of this Notice and until and includ­ ing the day of the hearing/meeting, and further may be examined at the hearing/meeting. The Planning Commission reserves the right to modify any of the pro­ posed text/map amendments at or following the hearing/meeting and to make its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the meeting/hearing to individuals with disabilities, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed mate-' rials being considered, upon reasonable notice to the Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk as designated below. Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269)948-2194 77589035 Next Level, sponsored by Hastings City Bank, won the 18-and-up division at the . 2014 Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday at Tyden Park in Hastings, finishing undefeated and claiming the title for the third year in a row. Team members are (from left) Jim Hirneiss, Dustin Mead, Ryan Mead and Kenny Quick. Hickey Electric took the championship in the 15-17-year-old division at the 2014 Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Tyden Park in Hastings Saturday during the annual Summerfest celebration. Team members are (from left) Evan Adrianson, Brock Weiler, Seth Gurd and Grant Adrianson. Spartan Magic took the championship in the 12-14-year-old division at the 2014 Jim Jensen Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Tyden Park in Hastings Saturday during the annual Summerfest celebration. Team members are (from left) Caleb Friddle, Hunter McGowan, Branden McGowan and Kayson Lycos. (Photos by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local lilstoru In the Hastings Banner TURNING BACK THE PAGES c Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XVII Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, "Dock,’ or Dr. Hyde. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Lottie Fox, just 16, is helping Hannah now. Hannah mentions she will have a new helper in a few weeks. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. **** Thursday, Aug. 13 Early this morning John Clinton came after me and took me to Frances Merlau’s and I got my fruit cans and my sugar and I went back to Nettie’s with him. He came here to see Dr. Hyde. Dock did not get back from Collin’s ‘till most noon then Mr. Albert Roach came after him. Bessie Russell here. Nettie Carter came along from Middleville and brought me a half bushel of plumbs and a few peaches. I peeled the peaches. Nettie canned them. We had some for supper and the children eat all they wanted. Then I had 6 quarts and we canned the plumbs. I had 6 quarts and I saved out a lot for the children. Dock has gone way over to Mr. Roaches beyond Hickory Comers. Leta and Lora went down to home with Bessie Russell a little while. It looks like rain again today. I wrote a letter to Mary Bugbee. Friday, Aug. 14 George Merlau’s birthday 53 today. It is a little cooler tonight. Nettie and I, we cut up a lot of apples to stew and put with the peach juice to make apple jelly. That Cairns boy and another man was to Dock’s after medicine and John Kahler and wife and girl there. He was sick. Nettie, Rankin and Opal, we went up to Mary Deback’s and staid ‘till most night. We went home and ate some bread and milk and I started for Frances’. I took one of my cans of canned plumbs to her. Birdie and Willie went down town to lecture to the Baptist Chapel. I am to Frances’ tonight. Willie Merlau got a photograph of the Persian boy that lectured tonight to the Baptist Chapel. His name is John Paul. He has been over here three years from Prussia. Nettie sent my letter to the post office by Ida Brandstetter. It was for Mrs. Mary Ann Bugbee to Oden, Michigan. I had some lima beans tonight to Frances’. Saturday, Aug. 15 It is real pleasant day today. I am to Frances’ today. Willie Merlau is a plowing east of the house with three horses. It is so level and nice. I took my bath this forenoon to Frances’. Mage Brandstetter and George Merlau is having a long visit out here by the road. Frances Merlau and I, we went over to Uncle Aaron Orr’s old home. Mary Orr Stanley lives there. We went there this after­ noon and we had a real good visit. We went up stairs and down cellar and in the wood house and down to the lake. How the lake has dried up. It has been a good many years since was there before. I was glad to see Uncle Aaron Orr’s old home once more. Willie Merlau went down town tonight. My dog Nig is shut in the storm door room. I am to Frances’ tonight. Saturday, Aug. 16 It is lots cooler today and tonight. Birdie and Willie went down to meeting this morn­ ing and then tonight again. I am still here yet to Frances’. Nettie and the children and Alma Ashley came up here and turned around and I went out to the buggy to see them. We have Nig in the icehouse because he and Leo quar­ rels. George Merlau does the milking and Frances tends to her milk and butter. Sunday, Aug. 17 It is lots cooler today. I went from Frances’ this morning down to Nettie’s and took Nig along with me. I ate dinner to Nettie’s. I tried on my dress waist to Frances’ that Birdie made for me. I paid her one dollar towards the sewing. Nettie took Alma Ashley over to Doster station today and I rode down home with them today and Nettie and Leta walked when they came back from Doster. We went into the cemetery and watered the things. Leta and Opal staid all night with me. I dug some potatoes. Swept the porches and the kitchen, butry, walks and watered my plants, fed Nig and I got a quart of milk to Mrs. Smith’s 5 cts. and 10 cts. worth of candy and 10 cts. worth of gem cookies and a watermelon 10 cts. to John Cairns. Arthur Turrell here tonight and Opal and Leta. Mrs. Wilcox here. I let her have a pailful of apples to stew. Tuesday, Aug. 18 It is a pleasant day today. I picked a bushel of tomatoes off my vines today. Nina Brandstetter here today and Lula Armstrong. I gave her some flower seeds. I gathered a lot of phlox drumondie seed. Leta went home. Mrs. Harthom here. Hannah Harthorn and Anna here today. Leta and Lora here tonight. Leta and Opal stayed all night with me. Frances and George Merlau here. They brought me my canned pears and my big tin pail and my big basket. Leta, Opal and I, we went down to Mrs. Wilcox tonight. I took her bowl home and paid her 50 cts. for her wash­ ing for me. I went and got my mail. I got a lot of marbles for Opal 5 cts. and Art had John Cairns make out a discharge for Arthur on a mortgage that was on his place. I had to sign it for he has paid it all up. It was real cold tonight. I got a letter from Alice Canadi and a lot of papers. I got a lot of mail. Nettie sent me some sour milk and Frances brought me a can of new milk. Wednesday, Aug. 19 It is a nice day and so much colder. I picked some tomatoes. Then Sarah and Susie' came here and I came to the house. Mrs. Wilcox and Jerry here and got a bushel of apples to use. The maiden blush. Opal, Leta and I, we went after the mail. I got 10 cts. worth of marshmallows for the girls and I went to Det’s and got 10 cts. there for them. I got lit­ tle cabbage heads to John Cairns 5 cts. I saved my blue bell seed and pink and snap­ dragons, morning glories. Nettie and Rankin came here tonight to stay with me all night. I washed my stockings and dug 20 hills of potatoes and one pan full. Nettie peeled some peaches for me tonight to make a pie. Mrs. Paine from Waldruth’s was here a selling peaches. I did not get any. Nettie made her bed on the floor tonight. Thursday, Aug. 20 Nettie, Leta, Opal and Rankin here today and staid tonight. Leta went home with Dock tonight. Nettie and I, we canned 15 quarts, each one has one half of the tomatoes. I gath­ ered my seed beans and put them in the bam. I gave Mrs. Wilcox tomatoes all fixed for 2 cans and sent a pail of apples down to Mary Ann Mosier by Will Havins. Will Havins came and cut the grass on the north side of my house and the west side. He will have the grass for his horse. Emily Armstrong here and Mrs. Wilcox and Florence Paine. Nettie made her bed on the floor tonight. Little Opal sleeps with me nights. Friday, Aug. 21 It is lots hotter today. I cleaned off my oil cloth and swept my 3 porches. I carried my cans of tomatoes down cellar and mopped the two porches all off and watered my plants on the porches and mopped the woodshed floor and the walk and the kitchen and butry, and fixed some boards to put plants and washed 4 windows and I took my straw tick to the bam and filled it and put it on my bed and put cedar oil on the springs and slats and I ripped open my two feather ticks and put feathers from one in the other and made all three beds up. J took up all my mgs in my bedroom and swept it all out and done lots of work. Then Will Havins came and got the grass that he cut in my yard. Then he went to Delton after the mail and brought old Mrs. Judkins to my house. I was glad to see her. Mrs. Sam Hart and Mary Ann Mosier and Hat Hart’s girls here tonight and Anna Johncox. Nettie, Rankin and Opal went home this morning. Lottie Fox here tonight. She brought me a can of milk from Nettie. Mrs. Judkins and I, we went and got my mail and I got 2 watermel- ons and 2 muskmelons 30 cts. and I got 25 cts. of beef to Mr. Paine’s and a quart of milk to Mrs. Smith’s 5 cts. I bought a loaf of bread to Mrs. Wilcox’ 7 cts. Saturday, Aug. 22 It is very warm today. I got com and had it cut off the cob. The mammoth sugar com. I picked tomatoes and got a peck of peaches from my one peach tree and went down to John Cairn’s and got a dozen pint cans. Permilian Collier there. Emily Armstrong here. Jerry Wilcox here. I got a paper of his 5 cts. The Weekly Globe. Willie Merlau here tonight. Mrs. Judkins, Willie and I, we all ate watermelons together. It is a raining tonight a little. Sunday, Aug. 23 It is not very warm, not as it has been. Frances, Birdie and Willie Merlau all came down to meeting and stopped in here a few minutes. We ate a muskmelon. Vida Vanhorn came in here. She wants to come and work for me. Now Leta and Lora here. Dock set a bas­ ket over the fence for me. 2 pieces of pie and 2 big pieces of cake and a loaf of bread and some milk. Frances brought me a can of milk. The Persian boy preached today to the Baptist Chapel. Mrs. Judkins and I is a keeping old widow’s hall. Monday, Aug. 24 It is a beautiful day today. Nettie, Leta, Lora, Opal and Rankin came here. Then we all went down to John Brigham’s Gallery over Cairns’ and Brown’s store and Nettie and I, we had Mrs. Judkin’s pictures taken. So we can have each of us one. Then Nettie, Leta and Lora, Opal and Rankin and I, we all sat for ours, in a group together. Nettie brought me a lot of crab apples to put up. I have her a half bushel of ripe tomatoes to take home. Opal staid with me tonight. Mrs. Judkins laid on the lounge. Orra Storms is lots better, so Mr. Storms told me. I got 5 cts. worth of candy for Opal and 10 cts. worth for Leta and Lora. I saw Ida and her mother, Mrs. Johncox to Cairn’s store. I got a quart of milk of Mrs. Smith. Jennie Smith brought it to me. Dock and Leta and Lora was here after dark. Dock gave Opal some peanuts. Mrs. Wilcox and Alice here today. Mrs. Judkins is a staying with me. Tuesday, Aug. 25 Cleo Hyde died Aug. 25, 1892. Nettie canned 6 quarts cans of peaches and 9 pint cans. I sent a letter to William Collier’s wife in Hart, Oceana County and one to P.B. Bromfield, Bible house, N.Y. City and sent 2 dollars for a book entitled Peoples History of the United States and had it registered. I went up to John Cairn’s and got a pail of peaches and 12 pint cans and I filled 7 cans and put up 1 two quart can of pickled crabapples. Nettie came down and Mrs. Judkins and Opal went home with her. I got a postal from Will Chase. He has got some coal a coming this month. He wants me to buy some of it. Myrtle Wilcox here. I went to Mrs. Wilcox’s. She was not at home. I wanted her to have my crabapples. So I went to let Mrs. Higgins have them and she had some, so Mrs? Drummond came and got them. Willie Merlau came here tonight. Birdie sent me a pumpkin pie. I ate 2 pieces. Vera Brown came and said Dock was a waiting for me so I took my Nig and put him in the buggy and we went to Nettie’s and staid all night. So did Mrs. Judkins. Dr. has gone to Delton tonight, somebody is sick. He has been gone all day. [The 1873 plat map shows A. Orr owning property along what is now Bever Road just west of Norris Road in sections 26 and 'll of Orangeville Township. The lake Hannah Falk mentions is today called Orr Lake. Cleo Hyde, daughter of Dr. George and Nettie Hyde and granddaughter of Hannah Falk, was two days shy of her second birthday when she died in 1892..] ILR LEGAL NOTICES INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING IN RETIREMENT Educational opportunities for the active adult. FORECLOSURE NOTICE I This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. 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Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, i BARRY COUNTY CLASSES These classes meet at the Fehsenfeld Center, 2950 West M-I79 Highway, Hastings Ml 49058 I O Tuesdays *9/16/14- 11/4/14 10 am - 12 pm • $50 » | j O I i and the East half of Lot 14 Block 4 of Sandy Beach Park according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 18. Commonly known as 12942 Sweetland, Wayland Ml 49348 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the, date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 ( » ‘ Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite Wednesdays* 10/8/14-10/29/14 3:30 - 5:30 pm • $45 I Weather Phenomena I T 1 • | days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) i applies. 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Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described I as: Land situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of MichiganCommencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section | । ' * I 31, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 648.76 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 671.24 feet; thence East 660.00 feet; thence South 676.00 feet; | . » | thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban- I doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. 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Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell ordered Grantham wear an electronic alcohol monitoring device until she’s accepted into a residential treatment । program. Grantham also must continue pro­ bation as ordered originally. She was also to attend AA meetings five times per week and pay court fines and costs of $37,348. The sen­ tence was issued Aug. 21. Grantham was originally charged in February 2012 and pleaded guilty to assault and resisting arrest of a police officer causing injury. In 2012 she was sentenced to six months in jail with 60 months of probation and ordered to pay $75 per month for court costs. She was arrested on the probation violation charge in August for failing to make payments as ordered. Jonathan Douglas Kalnbach, 24, of Hastings, was sentenced Aug. 20 to serve between 14 and 24 months in prison for fail­ ing to comply with the sex offender registra­ tion act. Kalnbach failed to report in person and notify the registration authority of a Andrew Gregory Atkinson, 36, of Middleville was sentenced to 22 days in jail and given credit for 22 days served. He plead­ ed no contest July 2 to a charge of assault and resisting arrest of a police officer and was sentenced Aug. 20 by Judge McDowell. Atkinson was ordered to continue mental health counseling and supervision and serve 18 months on probation. He was also ordered to pay $758 in court fines and costs. Matthew Allen Siple, 23, of Nashville was sentenced Aug. 20 to eight months in jail, with credit for two days served. He pleaded no contest July 2 to assault and resisting arrest of a police officer. Siple also must pay $198 in court fines and costs. His sentence from Barry County Circuit Court will be served concurrent to a sentence issued in Eaton County. Anthony Wyman Reed, 52, unknown address, was sentenced Aug. 21 in Barry County Circuit Court to serve 13 to 48 months in prison after pleading guilty to fail­ ure to comply with the sex offender registry act. He was given credit for 77 days served in jail and will pay $198 in court fines and assessments. Judge McDowell noted the court’s objection to Reed entering a boot camp program. Shannon Lynn Reil, 28, of Wyoming plead­ ed guilty July 2 to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, causing incapacitating injuries. She was sentenced Aug. 21 in Barry County Circuit Court to 90 days in jail with credit for one day served. She also must serve 36 months of probation. Judge McDowell ruled that Reil serve her jail time on a tether and receive substance abuse treatment as recommended. She was also to attend AA/Narcotics Anonymous meetings four times per week. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Automotive Help Wanted 1992 24FT. 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If you would like to become a part of the Laurel Health Care Team, applications are available online at laurelhealth.com or stop by in person. Business Services Community Notice GARAGE DOOR & repair special. $30 off springs and openers Free estimates. Call Discount Garage (616)334-3574. opener broken repair. Global Doors, BENEFIT DINNER & AUCTION Sunday, September 7, 2014 100% of the proceeds go to Eathan Callihan son of Doug and Becky Callihan. Help Wanted Eathan was injured and has NOW HIRING: We are hir- * a spinal cord injury which ing individuals with great has caused paralysis from attitudes that want to work the chest down. He has on­ at the Gun Lake Casino Food going medical care that cre­ Court, Johnny Rockets, Cold ates many expenses. Stone Creamery and Tim Dinner 12pm-2pm. Hortons. We have Line 209 S. State, Freeport. Cooks, Pizza Cooks, Cash­ Spaghetti, chicken Alfredo, iers, positions available for garlis bread, salads, home­ all shifts. Must be 18 or older made desserts. to work at this location. Auction 3pm until sold out Please apply at Many items donated from labellemgt.com, click on the local residents of Freeport restaurant tab, scroll down and businesses. to Gun Lake Casino Food To donate items for auction: Court. Contact Candy 269-804-7313 OR Linnia 269-767-4030. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such prefer­ ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under’18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. TOP DOLLAR Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 opportunity 77582776 gogoautoparts.com Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers * Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News * Reminder * Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 Hunt for Sasquatch is successful Two men, floating down the Thomapple River in innertubes, pulled their tubes to the bank to steal a seven-foot wooden Sasquatch statue. Witnesses told Hastings police they saw the men Aug. 16 take the wooden creature and provided pictures of the suspects taking the statue down the river on their inner tubes. Hastings police con­ fronted the two men about the theft. Initially the men denied stealing the wooden Sasquatch, but later reportedly admitted to capturing the wooden being without con­ sent. The complaint has been turned over to the Barry County prosecuting attorney’s office for possible charges. Summerfest celebration brings arrests During the Summerfest celebration in Hastings last weekend, Hastings police reported a few incidents that led to arrests. Officers arrested a 61-year-old man Saturday night around 8:30.. The man was booked into the Barry County Jail facing a charge of being a disorderly person. Officers reported he poured a beer over another person, refused to leave when' asked, and was yelling while inside the beer tent. His blood alcohol content reportedly was .14 percent. A second arrest was m ade at the beer tent Saturday when a 26-year-old Battle Creek man was reportedly creating a disturbance by yelling at women inside the tent. The man also confronted a sheriff’s department posse member and reportedly made threat­ ening gestures toward him. After police asked the man several times to stop yelling and he failed to do so, he was arrested. He was booked into the Barry County Jail for being a disorderly person. A third arrest was made shortly after 11 p.m. when a Hastings officer stopped a motorcycle without any rear lights traveling in the 300 block of East State Street. Officers reported they could smell intoxi­ cants on the driver’s breath, and a field sobriety test indicated a blood alcohol con­ tent of .14 percent. The 44-year-old Hastings man admitted he was drinking in the downtown area. He was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail for oper­ ating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was also cited for not having a motorcycle license endorsement. Naked man can’t cover outstanding warrants A naked man tried to climb through a window of a home when the person living in the home called police. The incident was reported around 12:45 a.m. Aug. 18 at a home in the 400 block of East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings. When Hastings officers arrived, they saw the naked man on his knees next to the caller’s door. The man then stood up and attempted to hide from officers. The 35-year-old Hastings man was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail on three outstanding warrants. The man also was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the arrest. Officer stops drunk driver A Hastings police officer watched a driv­ er make an extremely wide turn onto Market Street and then speed before the officer stopped the car as it turned into the Kmart parking lot around 6:20 p.m. Aug. 18. While speaking with the driver, the officer detect­ ed the odor of alcohol on her breath. The driver told officers she did not have any alcohol to drink that day, but had consumed a lot of alcohol the previous night. A portable Breathalyzer test revealed the woman had a blood alcohol content of .30 percent. She was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail facing a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, second offense. One-vehicle accident leads to arrest Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a one-vehicle accident about 2:30 a.m. Aug. 1 at the intersection of Yankee Springs and Gun Lake roads. The driver told officers a fawn ran out in front of him and he swerved to miss the young deer ending up off the road. When officers arrived they reportedly could smell alcohol and the 30-year-old Delton driver admitted to having a few drinks. Officers adminis­ tered a portable Breathalyzer, test revealing a blood alcohol content of .17 percent. The driver was taken to Pennock Hospital after complaining of soreness to his knees from the accident. He was taken to the Barry County Jail and faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, first offense. Grandmother faces drunk driving, child endangerment charges A 47-year-old grandmother was arrested and faces possible charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and child endangerment. Her young grandson was in the vehicle while she was reportedly driving drunk at about 11 p.m. Aug. 10. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies saw her vehicle parked on the shoulder of the road, with the engine still running, near M-50 and M-66 highways. The woman told officers she stopped to go to the bathroom and was on her way home to Ionia with her grandson. She was given a portable Breathalyzer test revealing a blood alcohol content of .17. She Was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail on pending charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, and driving while license revoked, second or subsequent offense. Information for the child endangerment charge was sub­ mitted to the Barry County prosecuting attorney’s office for review. Walmart employees alert Delton woman to scam A 75-year-old Delton woman told police she was possibly a victim of a scam. The Barry Township woman told officers she received information from America Mega Millions Lottery Sweepstakes advising her she won $350,000. She was told a check for $4,740 was attached, and that was just a portion of the winnings provided. The woman contacted the person named in the letter and was told to cash the check and send $3,500 cash via U.S. Postal Priority Mail. The woman told officers the check looked legitimate and that it was a Walmart check. She cashed the check and then mailed the $3,500 cash to a woman in Massachusetts as requested. She said she was then contacted again and told to get $500 and put it on a Green Dot-MoneyPak from Walmart. The woman went to Walmart and put the $500 on a Green Dot credit card. Walmart employees advised her she was probably being scammed and she should not put the money on the card to send to anyone. She then contacted police, but the package from the Post Office had already been picked up and she was not able to stop delivery of the money. The bank that cashed the initial check also called to tell her the check was fraudulent. Officers reportedly found scam alerts on the Internet about America Mega Millions Sweepstakes. Nashville man reports attempted extortion A 55-year-old Nashville man found him­ self the victim of attempted extortion after visiting an adult dating site on the Internet. He told Barry County sheriff’s deputies he began a conversation with a woman and eventually they started a Skype conversa­ tion so they could see each other. He told officers that during the Skype conversation he was nude. Afterward, the woman asked to be his friend on Facebook, and he grant­ ed her request. Later, he was contacted by the woman and she told him she recorded the Skype conversation and was going to post the video to his friends and family on Facebook unless he paid $200. Officers told the man to block the woman’s calls, report the user account to Facebook and alert fam­ ily and friends to disregard any attempts she made to send them information. He was also advised to delete his Facebook page and create a new one under a different user name. Officers said the woman was most likely overseas and there was little else offi­ cers could do. Woman arrives to find men on her property A 56-year-old Plainwell woman may have arrived home just in time to stop a pos­ sible burglary in progress Aug. 17. She reported she found two men on her property in the 13000 block of Kane Road, Delton. The woman told sheriff’s deputies she arrived at the residence about 2 p.m. when she noticed a maroon van parked on the west side of a workshop on the property. She approached the vehicle and the man said interested in purchasing the house and was looking around at the prop­ erty. The woman told the man the home wSs already sold. While she was talking with him, another man returned to the van and the two got in the van and left. The woman did not find anything missing from the workshop. A window on the north side of the home was open and a screen removed, but nothing was reportedly missing from inside the home. Shoplifter tries to take phone cases A Walmart employee in Hastings report­ ed a shoplifter attempting to steal two Otter Box cell phone cases with a total value of about $100. The incident was reported about 1:45 p.m. Aug. 20. The employee told sheriff’s deputies they witnessed the woman pick up the phone cases and put them in her purse. She reportedly paid for other items, but failed to pay for the Otter Boxes. The 28-year-old Hastings woman was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail. Resident faces charges for repeated theft of electricity Consumers Energy employees reported theft of electricity at a home in the 4000 block of Princess Drive, Shelbyville, Aug. 14. The employee told sheriff’s deputies the same person had allegedly stolen electricity in the past. In June, Consumers shut off the power to the home and also removed the lines from the residence. The employee told sheriff’s deputies they found the man was splicing power off from another pole behind the residence. Consumers estimated at least $500 of electricity had been stolen. A 32year-old Shelbyville man faces possible theft charges from the incident. Construction materials taken from job site A 59-year-old Freeport man reported theft of 50 sheets of OSB plywood taken from a home building site on Center Road, Hastings. The materials were reportedly covered with a tarp and not visible from the road. The estimated value of the materials is $1,100. The incident was reported Aug. 19. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28, 2014 — Page 11 One dead, and two others seriously injured in M-66 crash An elderly Nashville couple was seriously injured and a Wexford County teen died in an accident at the intersection of East State Road and M-66 Wednesday at 9:38 a.m. Initial investigation by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department shows that a 19-yearold man from Wexford County was traveling east on East State Road in a 2002 Buick Century. He failed to stop at the M-66 inter­ section and collided with a southbound 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. The 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt. The pickup driver, an 80-year-old Nashville resident, and his 79-year-old wife were transported to a hospital with serious injuries. Both were wearing seat belts. M-66 was closed for several hours, and traffic was rerouted around the intersection in all directions. No further details were avail­ able from the department at press time. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a fatal accident on M­ 66 near East State Road, Nashville, Wednesday morning. M-66 was closed for sev­ eral hours, and traffic was rerouted around the intersection in all directions. LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Raymond L King, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for BNC Mortgage, Inc.,its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 8, 2006 and recorded December 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1173977 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-BNC1 Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2007-BNC1, by assignment dated July 23, 2014 and recorded August 4, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-007286 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eighteen Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($88,018.84) including interest 10.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 18, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 7 West; thence West 4 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence East 4 rods; thence North 10 rods to the Place of Beginning. Also, commencing at the Northwest corner of the West half of the Northeast quarter of Section 26; and running thence East 4 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods to the Place of Beginning, all being in Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 9500 Thornapple Lake Rd, Nashville Ml 49073 The redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is | later^ome^^MCL^6(XXS24^W) applies. IfW property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od. Dated: 8/21/2014 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007BNC1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-BNC1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-05706 (08-21 )(09-11) 777588962 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Emmett Swan and Alise Swan, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 1998, and recorded on June 19, 1998 in instrument 1012166, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wilmington Trust National Association, as Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-CL1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-CL1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Six and 60/100 Dollars ($34,296.60). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 25, 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11 of Assessor's Plat No. 2 of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan described as part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3, North, Range 7 West Castleton Township, Barry County Michigan, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of land con­ veyed by Alanson W Phillips to Lansing Briggs, thence East 77 feet, thence South 142 feet, thence West 77 feet, thence North 142 feet to the place of beginning, Castletoon Township, Barry County Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 28, 2014 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, RC. Attorneys For Servicer' 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #443485F01 (08-28) (09-18) 77589043 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark McNatt, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated February 5, 2002, and recorded on February 13, 2002 in instrument 1074816, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Nine and 93/100 Dollars ($57,409.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 212 and 213, lying East of the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw RailRoad, all in the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated; August 21,2014 . For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #439687F03 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588932 PUBLIC SALE. Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of an Order to Seize Assets issued out of the 48th Circuit Court, State of Michigan, in favor of Comerica Bank against the Goods and Chattels and Real Estate of Gary Stevens, Shirley Harris, et al. in said County to me directed and delivered, I have levied upon and taken the following described Goods and Chattels, that is to say: The real property located at 4831 Torsten Dr, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-028-00 and 4809 Torsten Dr., Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-050-00. Legal descriptions: Parcel. 1: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 18, Sam Bravata Plat for Point of beginning; thence North 15 degrees 53' West, 175.22 feet; thence Northeasterly 183 feet on 216 foot radius curve to the left; thence South 68 degrees 01' East 130 feet; thence North 46 degrees 39' East 48.46 feet; thence South to a point on line North 88 degrees 20' East from point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 20' West to point of beginning. Parcel2: Commencing at the corner common to Lots 22 & 23, Chateau Park #1 and Southwesterly side of said plat for beginning; thence West to point due South and 150 feet east of Southwest corner of Lot 1, of said plat- thence South 46 degrees *29’ West 48.46 feet- thence North 68 degrees West 130 feet; thence South to South section line of Section 5; thence East to a point 505.36 feet West of South 1/4 corner; thence North 24 degrees 42' West 590.19 feet, thence North 14 degrees 42' West 144.48 feet, thence North 4 degrees 42' West 159.92 feet, thence North 24 degrees 4T East 147.6 feet to the corner of Lots 23 and 24 to begin­ ning. Except commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 53 of the plat of Chateau Park #2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 56; thence North 56 degrees 10'00" West 134.06 feet (134.00 feet plat dimen­ sion) to the Northwest corner of said Lot 53 and the Southwest corner of Lot 23 of the plat of Chateau Park #1 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 71 and the place of beginning; thence South 24 degrees 34'03" West 147.30 feet (South 24 degrees 41' West 147.60 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of said Lot 53; thence South 04 degrees 56'21" East 87.67 feet (South 04 degrees 42' East 87.68 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of Lot 54 of Chateau Park #2; thence South 89 degrees 44'53" West 213.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 10'58" East 249.18 feet; thence North 89 degrees 44'53" East 220.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 23; thence South 56 degrees 10’00” East 50.02 feet (50.00 feet plat dimension) to the place of beginning. All of which I shall expose for sale at Public Auction or Vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (Main floor Lobby) on the 25th day of September, 2014 A.D., at 10:00 o'clock in the A.M. Dated: 7/28/2014 Shannon Grizzell-Cadieux Court Officer/Deputy Sheriff 77588419 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Dickinson and Kelly Dickinson, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2006 and recorded October 23, 2006 in Instrument Number 1171760, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 16/100 Dollars ($91,519.16) including interest at 8.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER 18, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan: All the South 1/2 of Lot Number 7 of Block Number 4 of H.J. Kenfields Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Subject to easements, reservations and limitations of record if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. h Dated: August 21. Orlans Associates, PC.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-010003 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588942 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man and Amanda J. Smith, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2007, and recorded on January 11, 2008 in instrument 20080111-0000387, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Four and 34/100 Dollars ($109,744.34). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 27; thence South 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section 27 to the true point of beginning; thence East 200.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Section 27; thence South 600.00 feet parallel with said West line; thence West 200.00 feet parallel with said North line; thence North 600.00 feet along said West line to the point of beginning. Containing 2 acres, more or less, and being sub­ ject to any easements, restrictions or conditions of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 21,2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #363947F04 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588900 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Travis Johnson, a married man and Julie Johnson his wife, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2009, and recorded on April 2, 2009 in instrument 20090402-0003713, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Four and 85/100 Dollars ($46,804.85). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Block 3 of Kenfield's 2'nd Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 37 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 21,2014 For more information, please call: FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442228F01 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588955 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt col­ lector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Joyann Kime, an Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Brokers Conduit, its succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 18, 2007 and recorded June 13, 2007 in Instrument # 1181650 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2007-5, by assignment dated July 21, 2014 and recorded July 31, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-007196 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Three Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($210,683.22) including interest 2.87% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 4, 2014 Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 18, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as com­ mencing on the North line of said Section 18, 49.5 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 18, for the place of beginning, thence West 310 feet on said section line thence South to Thornapple River, thence East along the bank of said river to a point due South of place of beginning, said point being 49.5 feet West of the East line of said section, thence North parallel to the section line to the place of beginning, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, also: the Southerly 21 feet of Lot 3 of Robert J. Hendershott’s First Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 59, and described as commencing at the South corner com­ mon to Lots 2 and 3 of said addition, thence Northeasterly on the line of Lots 2 and 3, 21 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said lot to the West line of said lot; thence Southwesterly 21 feet to the South line of said lot; thence East 71.5 feet to the place of beginning. Also: the South 3 feet of Lot 2 of Robert J. Hendershott’s First Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 59, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 530 N. Broadway St., Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 8/07/2014 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-5, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-04323 (08-07)(08-28) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate File No. 14026757-DE Estate of Michael K. Dettmann. Date of birth: 12/31/1953. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Michael K. Dettmann, died 12/05/2013. Creditors of the decedent afe notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Mary L. Dettmann, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 08/21/2014 Ronald G. Pierce (P77198) 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-3512 Mary L. Dettmann 3096 McCann Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 (269) 804-9024 77589041 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KEITH R. STOUDT and SHANNON L. STOUDT, HUSBAND AND WIFE and KEITH STOUDT, II, A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 22, 2009, and recorded on May 29, 2009, in Document No. 20090529­ 0005687, and re-recorded on May 5, 2014 in Document No. 2014-004392, and assigned by said mortgagee to CitiMortgage, Inc., as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be dite at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($129,940.98), including interest at 5.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on September 4, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as being a parcel 205 feet East and West by 213 feet North and South in the Southwest corner of said Southwest 1/4. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. CitiMortgage, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, XP.C. 23938 Research DriVe’^Surte 300 Farfhirigtoh' Hills, Ml 48335 CIT.000680 FHA (08-07)(08-28) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DEBBIE S. ARGETSINGER , as joint tenants, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated the 8th day of December, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of December, 2005 in Doc# 1157758 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE­ HOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand One Hundred Eighty Six & 16/100 ($158,186.16), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the ,18th day of September, 2014 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.530 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sunjs which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOTS 7,8,9 AND 10 OF BLOCK 1 OF CHAMBERLAINS ADDITION TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 7, EXCEPT THE NORTH 35 FEET OF LOTS 9 AND 10 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 8/21/2014 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI­ CATES, SERIES 2006-3 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFI­ CATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362­ 2600 BOA ARGETSINGER (08-21 )(09-11) 77588937 �fcage 12 — Thursday, August 28, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Hastings starts season tonight against Coldwater by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Proficiently,” is the word new Hastings varsity football coach Jamie Murphy used to describe how his team is running its Wing-T offense as it preps for the start of the 2014 season. There is some solid junior class talent that is fitting in to the Wing-T system, and a strong group of returning seniors. Picking up many of those yards in the pro­ ficient offense the past few years has been running back Jason Slaughter, who returns for his senior season with the varsity. He rushed for just shy of 500 yards in each of his soph­ omore and juniors campaigns. Plowing the way for him will be senior linemen Patrick Murphy, Raiden Macleod and Jared Bailey, who will see time on the lines on both sides of the ball. Murphy said quarterback Clay Coltson would be running the Saxon offense from the quarterback spot this fall. Coltson is one of the key new varsity mem­ bers. Murphy also said that Alex McMahon is going to add some speed to the team’s line­ backing corps. Senior kicker Jake Westers is honing his craft off the tees in his first varsity season. That’s just a handful of the young guys who will be asked to be big contributors for the Saxon squad, which is looking to improve on last year’s 1-8 record. The Saxons want to compete for a confer­ ence title and a playoff spot, but inexperience could make that tough. An OK Gold Conference title certainly won’t be easy to claim. South Christian has some good players back, even after back-toback trips to the state championship game. The Saxons have a lot of time to prepare for the start of the conference season. They open OK Gold play at Thomapple Kellogg Sept. 26. The non-conference slate begins Thursday when the Saxons play host to old Tri-Valley Conference foe Coldwater. The Saxons will also be home in week two, facing Petoskey Friday, Sept. 5. TK/Hastings team is fairly young, but also very talented I he 2014 Hastings varsity tootoaii team. HHS boys want to be atop balanced Gold by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Saxon head coach Steve Collins expects something like a five-team race for the OK Gold Conference championship this fall. ! His Hastings varsity boys’ cross country team will be fighting to finish at the lop of that pack with six of its top seven runners returning from the team which finished sec­ ond overall in The league...,7~.. ■ . ... Collins said Hastings, South Christian, Thomapple Kellogg, Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Wayland are all fairly equally fnatched. Senior returnees Chance Miller and Ronnie Collins will look to give the Saxons an edge. Sophomore Sam Johnson is back as well, and Will round out a strong top three for the Saxons. “We will be vulnerable if we don’t close the gap between our third, fourth and fifth runners,” coach Collins said. Seniors Brandon Gray and Jacob Pratt, jun­ ior Alex Beauchamp and sophomore Charles Surratt will all be looking to pick up the pace a bit with one more season of varsity experi­ ence. Seniors Ryan Carlson and Chance McArthur are other possible contributors for the Saxon varsity, as well as a group of other returnees that includes Ben Anderson, William Bustance, Josh Clous and Robert Perry. Aaron Newberry, Joel Shinavier and Charlie Perry are guys up from the middle school ranks looking to contribute for the first time. Wayland will host the first OK Gold Conference competition of the season Wednesday (Sept. 3). The Saxons’ lone home meet of the season will be a Hastings Quad Oct. 8. Finishing at or near at the top of the OK Gold Conference isn’t the only goal for the Katie Beauchamp Sam Johnson Saxon boys. They won the Barry County up in the standings at their D2 regional this championship last fall, and would like to season. The Saxons will be a part of the defend that title. The Saxons also had a ninth­ Division 2 Regional Meet at Uncle John’s place regional finish and they’d like to move Cider Mill in St. John’s. a, HINKLE'S BODY SHOP & SERVICE CENTER 137 - 124th Ave., Shelbyville, Ml 269-672-7364 ■ SMt Pediatrics 1761 W. M-43 Hwy, Suite 2, Hastings 269*818*0070 www.brightstart-pediatrics.com WHITE'S PHOTOGRAPHY whitesofhastings@aol.com Miller REAL ESTATE MILLER REAL ESTATE 149 W. State St, Hastings 269*945*5182 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The first meet for the Thornapple Kellogg/Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team is not until Sept. 16, when the Trojans visit Fremont. It’s good the team has some time, with a fairly young roster. TK/Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel said his team lost some very good senior swimmers to graduation last spring, but he has some good young swimmers back as well. He sees a lot of potential. The top returning seniors are freestylers Kourtney Dobbin and Katie Beauchamp, and distance swimmers Maddie Cole and Samantha Schullo. Dobbin raced in the state finals as a junior with the Trojan 200-yard medley relay team. She was one of the top sprinters in the OK Rainbow Tier II last fall. Dobbin is one of two state finalists return­ ing. Junior Libby Betcher was a part of the of the same 200-yard medley relay team at the finals, and competed in the 100-yard breast­ stroke. The list of key returnees also includes jun­ ior Jennifer Tuokkola and sophomores Samantha Richardson and Lauren Kroells. Tuokkola set school records in the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle last fall, and was third in the conference in each of those races. Richardson is proficient in the butterfly and the breaststroke, while Kroells was the conference runner-up in the 100-yard back­ stroke and a key member of relay teams in her first year with the varsity. Coach Schoessel said he expects his team to be very competitive once again. The last two years, the Trojans have been more than competitive in their conference. The TK/Hastings girls have gone through three consecutive undefeated regular seasons, winning an OK Rainbow Tier II champi­ onship each time. The TK/Hastings girls will host their first home meet against Unity Christian Sept. 18. They will hold their annual TK/Hastings Relays Sept. 27, and will once again be the hosts for the conference meet in November. Key conference meets include duals with Calvin Christian (Oct. 2) and Grand Rapids Catholic Central (Oct. 23). SEIF CHEVROLET BUICK PONTIAC HASTINGS NAPA 122 N. Jefferson Rd. Hastings 269*948*9696 632 E. Main St. Caledonia 616*891*8104 HODGES JEWELRY 122 W. State St, Hastings 269*945*2963 RADIOSHACK OF HASTINGS HASTINGS CITY BANK “Safe & Sound Since 1886” 602 W. State St, Hastings 150 W. Court St, Hastings 269*945*4800 269*945*2401 . . 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Hastings varsity boys’ soccer coach Ben Conklin said he and his guys have winning conference and district titles on their list of goals for the season. The Saxons were second in the OK Gold Conference a year ago, and also reached the district finals in Division 2. So, winning only means moving up a spot. That one spot will be a tough one in the OK Gold Conference. Perennial power South Christian should be strong once again after reaching the Division 3 state championship game a year ago, where they were the runnerup to Flint Powers Catholic. The Saxons will visit South Christian Sept. 16, and then get their change to host the Sailors Oct. 2. Hastings faces rival Thomapple Kellogg in the OK Gold Conference opener Sept. 9 in Middleville. Hastings finishes off the pre-conference slate to start the season with a match at Lakewood Wednesday (Sept. 3) and a home game against Kenowa Hills Saturday, Sept. 6. Conklin likes the experience of the senior group he has returning. Peter Beck is back in goal for the Saxons. Cole Harden and Alec Group of seven seniors back for Hastings varsity volleyball The 2014 Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team. Harden return in the midfield. The group also includes forward Caleb Engle and defender Drew Engle. The Saxon coach sees his team having speed, height, technical skill and creativity. Some of that comes from the group of new varsity players as well, a group of juniors led by forward Justin Carlson, defender Austin Haywood and midfielder Jacob Wilgus. Hastings opened its season Saturday at the David Ni West Side Shootout, a tournament hosted by Hackett Catholic Central in Kalamazoo. Hastings topped Bridgman 3-0 and North Muskegon 2-0. South Haven bested the Saxons 1-0 in their lone loss of the day. Carlson scored four of his team’s five goals. Alex Harden had the other. Girls looking for new leader of the pack The 2014 Hastings varsity volleyball team. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Girls are back for their senior season in a couple key spots for the Saxon varsity volley­ ball team. Senior Erin Goggins returns to the setter spot and Mary Feldpausch is back at libero. They are two of seven seniors back for Hastings this fall. Goggins and Feldpausch will be key passers for the Saxons. At the net, the key returning hitters are McKenzie Tesske and Christy Clark. Hastings did suffer a bit of a blow before the season, losing junior middle Maddie Dailey to an injury. “She would have been a big hitter/blocker for us, like she was last year,” said Saxon head coach Vai Slaughter. “Working on a new lineup to fill the position where we planned on her to be.” The team is lacking a bit in height, espe­ cially with that loss, but Slaughter said her girls are working on their strength and quick­ EYE & E.N.T. Specialists, PLC ness to help compensate. Looking to fill roles in their first fall with the Saxon varsity are senior middle hitter Janessa Hodge and a group of six juniors. That junior group includes a number of defensive specialists. The Saxons finished with a winning record last fall, at 27-22-5. Slaughter said her team will be pushing for at least 30 wins this fall and hoping to move up in the OK Gold Conference. The OK Gold will be a solid league again. South Christian and Wayland were two of the top teams in the state a year ago, but both had some losses to graduation last spring. Thornapple Kellogg returns a handful of solid contributors as well. The Saxons head to Middleville to take on the Trojans Thursday, Sept. 4. Their first home contest is Sept. 11 against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Saxons were scheduled to open the season yesterday at the Delton Kellogg Invitational. DEWEY'S AUTO BODY by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It has been a while since the Saxons had someone other than Trista Straube leading the pack. The Hastings varsity girls’ cross country team doesn’t have its top runner from the past few seasons back, as Straube is now at Western Michigan University, but five of the top seven are back from last year and six let­ ter-winners total. “There isn’t a really front runner to take her place,” said Hastings varsity cross country coach Steve Collins. The group of six returning letter-winners includes seniors Abby Laubaugh and Alex Shumway and sophomores Kayleigh Collins, Katherine Weinbrecht, Emily Pattock and Emily Westers. ’’Those^irfsTielpeJ'the Saxons to a thirdplace finish in the OK Gold Conference a sea­ son ago, and the Saxons also had a couple runner-up finishes at invitationals as well, including the Barry County Invitational. Mara Allan, Claire Harris and Katie Pohl also return from last year’s team. Recruiting is going well for the Saxon girls’ program. Seniors Selinda Arechiga, Emily Caris, KC Hunt and Kylie Lumbert are out for the first time. Coach Collins said he expects Brandi Ellwood and Shaylynn Krebs to run this year. The group up from the mid­ dle school includes Hie Bivens, Lola Bowles, Kaitlyn Dixon, Zoe Engle, Shayli Hinkle, Sarah McKeever, Eliza Tolles and Lindsey Spurlock. The Hastings girls start the OK Gold Kayleigh Collins Conference season Sept. 3 at Wayland. They’ll be looking to match their third-place performance from a year ago, but will be in a tough battle with Wayland and Grand Rapids Catholic Central to do so. South Christian and Thomapple Kellogg, Hastings team photos courtesy White’s Photography ESTELLE AUTOMOTIVE 1510 N. Broadway (M-43 Hwy.), Hastings 12223 W. M-179, Gun Lake 269-945-3906 269-795-9277 BOSLEY PHARMACY “A Full Service Independent Pharmacy 269*945*3412 269-945-3495 "Since 1908” MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC PRECISION AUTO BODY REPAIR 327 W. 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The Panthers’ last two league wins have been over- the Galesburg-Augusta Rams, in week four of the 2012 season and last year in week five. The Delton Kellogg Panthers will look to go out of the KVA with a bang though, led by a solid group of returning players including a trio of honorable mention All-KVA perform­ ers. Senior Leighton Tobias and junior Jake Reed were among the top players in the con­ ference a year ago, splitting time between running back and defensive back. Reed was the lone sophomore on the varsity roster for the entirety of the 2013 season. Making room for the running backs again this year will be senior Blake Mast, who was voted the Panthers’ offensive lineman of the year as a junior and was another honorable mention All-KVA performer. The Panthers open the season at home against perennial KVA power Constantine tonight. Maple Valley was a big part of the league shape-up, moving to the new Greater Lansing Activities Conference (GLAC) this fall, but will still face off with the Panthers on the gridiron in week two in Nashville. Delton Kellogg still has an open date on the schedule for Oct. 3, a slot that was sup­ posed to be filled by Olivet before its late departure from the KVA for the GLAC. The 2014 Delton Kellogg varsity football team. Team members are (front from left) Hayden Kimbrue, Nolan Shockley, Brogan Smith, Cole Leinaar, Leighton Tobias, Scottie Collier, (second row) Taylor Stevens, Nathan Koch, Hunter Vershoof, Christian Kapteyn, Mike Ford, Devin Pratt, Jake Reed, Cam Hudson, Kaleb Rick, (back) Tyler Risner, Blake Mast, Alex Wilfong, Wyatt Sample, Zeb Culbert, Dreke Lutterbeck, Cole Mabie, Gary Egelkraut, Zac Wyman and Nic CrosarioL (Photo by Mike Wertman) DK wants to contend for KVA, faces Irish in first league game by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers expect to be able to put the ball in the net. The Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer team did enough of that last fall to finish with a 9-9 overall record and a 6-4 mark in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, which left them in third place in the final league stand­ ings. Guys who scored most of those goals are back. “We will have a very strong offensive pres­ ence as we return all of out goal scorers from last year, as well as most of our midfield,” said Panther head coach Alan Mabie who is entering his fifth season coaching the team. Senior forwards Lucas Hansen and Keith Malac^y^kLlc^j^„attacking group. In ths midfield, seniors Cole Mabie and Landon Grizzle are back. There’s another key senior on the back end. Austin Tobias returns to lead the defense. “As a group, the seniors on the team are the strongest we have had since I have been coaching,” said coach Mabie. He also expects contributions from a cou­ ple of freshmen, midfielder Isaac Houtkooper and defender Tristen Arce. The team goals for the season are to con­ tend for KVA and district championships, and to finish the season with less than five losses. “This looks to be a fun and exciting sea­ son,” Mabie said. The KVA excitement begins Wednesday, Sept. 3, when the Panthers host Hackett Catholic Central in a match-up that could play a big part in who finishes atop the final league standings. Delton Kellogg fell in its season opener at Hopkins Friday, 2-1. Lucas Hansen scored the lone goal for Delton Kellogg, off an assist from Cole Mabie. Isaac JCukulies scored both Hopkins goals, Harper Creek’s Noah Eckert scored with 9:17 left in the second half to secure the vic­ tory for the home squad in a 1-0 victory over the Panthers in Battle Creek Monday. The Panthers outshot the Beavers 7-4 in the loss. Delton scored its first victory of the season The 2014 Defton Kellogg varsity boys’ soccer teamr Team hlembers are (front#6m leftJTdgahW^ri^ etf(^ESpaulding, Noah Leinaar, Isaac Houtkooper, Tristen Arce, Keith Malachowski, Sam Morgan, (back) coach Poling, manager Janelie Fluty, Jimmy Stiegler, Anthony Wilibur, Max Renauldo, Zac Renauldo, Landon Grizzle, Cole Mabie, Lucas Hansen, Austin Tobias, Cogan McCoy and coach Alan Mabie. (Photo by Mike Wertman) Goalkeeper Max Renaldo earned the half. Tuesday, topping visiting Hastings 1-0. Hastings outshot the Panthers 14-9 during shutout Malachowski scored off an assist from Saxon keeper Peter Beck made six saves. Cole Mabie with 12 minutes left in the second the course of the evening. Youngsters look to help DK cross move up in KVA by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Andrew Jackson found himself at the front of the Delton Kellogg pack as a freshman last year, but an injury slowed his first varsity cross country season. , He’s healthy to start his sophomore season, and has a good shot at leading the Panthers again. “He has been training extremely well this summer and will play a big role as the poten­ tial front runner of this team,” said head coach Dale Grimes. “Andrew again brings unsurpassed deter­ mination and work ethic to the program this season,” he added. The list of returnees also includes senior Brock Mueller, juniors Eric Hoeberling and Tucker Scoville and sophomore Lane Homister who was named the team’s most improved runner last fall. Mueller was consistently a member of the Panthers’ top three last year. “(He) is working to improve that position with a greater understanding of the need for him to be a leader and a scoring factor in the team’s success,” Grimes said of Mueller. The team has a handful of runners new to CHAPPLE (IQ) REALTY INC. 118 E. Orchard, Delton 269-623-4058 Barry County S^Telephone Company & MEI Telecom Services cross country and some promising freshmen this season. Junior Branden Shepard was been performing well at practice, and coach Grimes could see him eventually leading the Panther pack. Freshman Jacob Howard will make an impact as he battles to be one of the team’s top runners as well. The list of newcomers also includes fresh­ men Ross Whitmore and Henry Morgan and junior Danny Gilbert. The big goal for the season is to be better than eighth in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, where the team finished a year ago. 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Team members are (front from left) Bailee Tigchelaar, Sarah Bever, Libby Parker, Alicia Lindsey, (back) Hannah Walker, Faith Ferris, coach Alex Culbert, Morgan Champion and Kristen Mohn. Missing from photo is Amanda West. (Photo by Mike Wertman) Finishing better than last year is Panthers' goal by Brett Bremer more defensive specialist Bailee Tigchelaar. Sports Editor “The whole team is working really hard to Delton Kellogg plans to start turning things get better so we can do better than last year,” around this fall. Culbert said. The Panther varsity volleyball team has The focus of that hard work has been com­ some impressive goals, to finish at the top of munication and ball control. Culbert said that the KVA, win districts and to win at least one is the focus for most teams, and she expects tournament during the regular season. her Panthers to just keep getting better and There are seven varsity players coming better at each. back to the varsity with another year of expe­ The Panthers won one tournament a year rience under their belts. The list of returnees ago, their own Delton Kellogg Invitational. includes four seniors: middle/hitter Faith They were scheduled to host the 2014 edition Ferris, defensive specialist Libby Parker, hit- of that tournament Wednesday. Wmiddle- A-Hcmi Lindsey an^-rightrside--- hit-^i Association starts Sept. 3 when the Panthers ter/setter Kristen Mohn. Ferris has committed to playing at play host to Constantine. Culbert said she expects Schoolcraft and Cedarville University in Ohio. Delton Kellogg head coach Alex Culbert Parchment to be the two top competitors for a xaid she expects junior setter/right side hitter KVA championship. Schoolcraft went to the Hannah Walker to be a key piece once again state quarterfinals in Class C last season. as well. The returning group also includes Both Parchment and Schoolcraft come to junior hitter/middle Morgan Champion and Delton Kellogg this season for their league right side/middle Amanda West. match-ups, with Parchment visiting Sept. 17 Key newcomers to the squad include junior and Schoolcraft coming to Delton Oct. 22. defensive specialist Sarah Bever and sopho- Lions earn two medals at Early Bird The top runners back from last year were ing 13th in 26 minutes 7.7 seconds. the top finishers for the Maple Valley varsity The Lion team was sixth on the day, in a cross country teams as they opened their sea­ field of nine teams. son Friday at the Bellevue Early Bird Harper Creek handily won the title, with Invitational. four runners in the top six and five in the top Andrew Brighton returns for his senior sea­ nine. The Beavers finished the day with just son this fall. Brighton was an all-conference 23 points. runner last year on the Lion team which Saranac was second with 76 points, fol­ placed second in the KVA. lowed by Mendon 78, Galesburg-Augusta 95, HEehad a solid finish, placing seventh in Lansing Christian 104, Maple Valley 150, 20 minutes .9 seconds. Pennfield 177, Bellevue NTS and Decatur The Lions were sixth in the nine-team NTS. meet. Saranac took the day’s title with 37 Hannah McGlocklin, a freshman, was the points, followed by Harper Creek 65, Lansing Lions’ number two runner at Bellevue, placChristian 68, Mendon 70, Pennfield 138, ’ ing 32nd in 30:23.3. The rest of the top five Maple Valley 142, Bellevue NTS, Decatur for Maple Valley included Alli Hickey plac­ NTS and Galesburg-Augusta NTS. ing 34th in 30:51.5, Carlee Allen 38th in Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely was espe­ 31:31.1 and Katie Blodgett 47th in 36:54.8. cially pleased with the next two Lions across “With such an inexperienced team, each the finish line. She called Jacob Brighton’s girl ran extremely well and has a time to 41st-place time of 24:05.0 and Matt Reid’s improve upon,” Blakely said. 44th-place time of 24:11.9 “breakout per­ It was the first varsity race for the Lions’ formances.” final four finishers. The Lion team also had Drew Allen 47th in Harper Creek’s Reagan Dishaw was the 24:35.3 and Kodee Crouch 50th in 25:02.1. day’s individual champion, finishing in “It was a good starting point for the sea­ 23:05.0. Mendon’s Mary Leighton was sec­ son,” Blakely said. “The times were better ond in 23:18.1, followed across the finish line this year than last at this point. Looking by Harper Creek’s Kenzie Callahan (23:30.8) ahead, we are working on improvement on and Renae Malone (24:12.0). racing times and placement in the overall field.” Two guys broke 19 minutes at the race, Saranac’s Brendan Klynstra who won the race in 18:02.3 and Harper Creek’s Brad Thomas who finished in 18:47.3. Lansing Christian’s Trace Henderson was third in 19:09.6. Mount Pleasant took two games from the The Lions will see Henderson again during Greater Lansing Activities Conference Vikings throughout the course of the day, but those were the only two games the Lakewood (GLAC) meets. Senior Emma McGlocklin is the one key varsity volleyball team dropped on its way to holdover for the Lion girls’ team, for the winning the Alma tournament Saturday. The Vikings knocked off Mount Pleasant Maple Valley varsity girls’ cross country team. She was the team’s lone medalist, plac- 20-25, 25-12, 15-3 in the day’s championship by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There wasn’t a runner from the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ or girls’ cross country program in the State Finals last year, for the first time in over 20 years. The Delton Kellogg girls would love to start a new streak this fall, and at the very least improve on last year’s fourth place fin­ ish in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Senior Sammi Cleary and junior Megan Grimes were both a part of the 2012 team which qualified for the Division 3 State Finals. Grimes was All-KVA in 2012 and Cleary was All-KVA honorable mention. Cleary’s junior season was cut short because of injury. “(They) are both training harder and run­ ning better than at this time in previous years, and they each have their eyes on earning a spot on the DKCC Top Ten record board,” said Panther head coach Dale Grimes. He said that Cleary ran the fastest mile time-trial for the program since Marissa Ingle in 2004, and that Megan has been training with sophomore Danielle Cole, a varsity new­ comer this season, for an upcoming triathlon. Casey Jo McManus joins Megan as a threeyear member of the program. McManus is a senior who has made great improvements each season. . Also joining the team is a group of five freshman girls from coach Dan Phillips’ 2013 Middle School KVA Championship team. These group is led by Maranda Donahue, who coach Grimes says is showing much promise to be a huge contributor to the varsity team. She has already been practicing at a level that could put her in the number three spot on the team. Coach Grimes is also encouraged by the addition of seniors Laya Newland and Maddy Conrad. Newland joined the program part way through last year and improved through­ out the final weeks of the season. Megan Grimes Filling the four, five and six spots in the scoring line-up will be key for the Panthers, who start the KVA season by hosting a league jamboree Sept. 10 at Gilmore Car Museum. The Panthers were at Kalamazoo Central yesterday, and return to action Sept. 8 at Yankee Springs State Park for the Thomapple Kellogg Invitational. : Delton started the season Saturday at the Gobles Euro Trail Invite, placing fifth out of; ten teams as Cleary and Branden Shepard? from the boys’ team earned medals. j Saxoirgor replacing top two from runner-up Gold squad by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings is looking for leaders. Saxon varsity girls’ golf coach Bruce Krueger should be able to find some. The Saxons graduated two state qualifiers in the spring, but there are four girls back from last year’s varsity squad set to take over the top spots. The foursome includes seniors Ashley Potter, Courtney Rybiski, junior Samantha Slatkin and sophomore Jackie Nevins. Krueger likes their experience and their desire to compete and work hard. “(They’re) a great group of girls to work with, who get along well and are supportive of each other,” Krueger said. The competitiveness and work ethic con­ tinues through the group of varsity newcom­ ers as well, a group led by sophomore Katie Kuzava and freshman Sydney Nemetz who will look to fill open varsity line-up spots. The Saxons were fourth at their first tour­ nament of the season, last Wednesday, and were back in action Thursday at Diamond Springs Golf Course for the Hamilton Invitational. The Saxons were third in a 12team field at Diamond Springs. It was good for the Saxons to get on the course in Hamilton, as Diamond Springs will be the site of their Division 3 regional tournament in October. “(We) hope to be in the middle of the pack in the OK Gold, and to improve throughout the season with a goal to peak for the region­ al tournament,” Krueger said. The OK Gold will be tough at the top again, with solid squads from South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central expected to lead the way. The Saxons were second in the conference last fall. The league gets together for the first time this fall at Quail Ridge for the league jam­ boree hosted by Catholic Central Sept. 4. Hastings will host the league Sept. 23, at Ashley Potter Hastings Country Club. up with a score of 336, and Hastings was Hastings had one last non-conference third with a 381. tune-up for the league season at the Slatkin led the Saxons with a 90. Hastings Lakewood Invitational yesterday. also got a 95 from Nevins, a 97 from Rybiski At Diamond Springs Thursday, Spring and a 99 from Potter. Lake took the title with an impressive 307. Wayland finished fourth with a score of The Lakers had four of the day’s five 393, followed by St. Joseph ‘B’ 397, Holland medalists, led by individual champion Anna Christian 406, East Grand Rapids 427, Kramer who fired a 70. Her team also got a Hamilton 430, Thomapple Kellogg 437, Tri 77 from Emma Conroy, a 79 from Kayla County 467, Zeeland East 505 and Allegan Krueker and an 81 from Ginnie Olszewski. NTS. ■ St. Joseph’s Courtney Rooker was the . Amber VanMeter led Thomapple Kellogg only other girl among the top five, with a 78. with a 437. Wayland’s top golfer was Ali Rooker’s St. Joseph team was the runner­ Martus, with an 85. Four frosh help Vikes win Alma tournament game, coming out with some fire after a slow start according to head coach Kellie Rowland. Lakewood and Mount Pleasant also went three games in their pool play meeting, with the Vikings coming out on top 24-26, 27-25, 15-8. “Overall, I was pleased with the fight the team demonstrated and with the four fresh­ men’s first experiences at the varsity level,” Rowland said. The group of four freshmen includes Kate Kietzman, Alivia Bennedict, Lisa Hewitt and Erica Potter. Kietzman had seven digs and four aces. Bennedict recorded 14 kills and a block from her outside hitter spot. Hewitt added four kills and four blocks while Potter chipped in two kills throughout the course of the 16-team tournament. Vanessa Reynhout and Grade See VIKINGS, page 16 �Page 16 — Thursday, August 28, 2014 — The Hastings Banner SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hasskl2.org THURSDAY, AUG. 28 1:00PM 7:00PM Tennis Football Boys Varsity Boys Varsity [" Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Kelloggsville High School A Coldwater High School H WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 3 Advanced Orthopedic &PAIN INSTITUTE 4:00PM 4:30PM Soccer' Boys JV Boys Varsity . Cross Co. A A PENNOCK HEALTH SERVICES 4:30PM Girls Varsity A 840 Cook Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 • pennockhealth-aopi.com 5:30PM Boys Varsity Lakewood HS Wayland Union HS OK Gold @ Wayland Cross Co. Wayland Union HS OK Gold @ Wayland Soccer Lakewood HS A THURSDAY, SEPT. A 3:45PM 6:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM Golf ' Girls Varsity Girls JV Girls Fresh. Girls Varsity Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball GR Catholic Central OK Gold @ Quail Ridge TKHS TKHS TKHS HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS A A A A Contact Nancy 945-2742 or The 2014 Hastings varsity sideline cheer team. The Saxon cheerleaders will be on the sideline tonight as the Saxon varsity foot­ ball team opens its season against Coldwater inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. (Photo by White’s Photography) hastingsathleticboosters @ gmail.com * to sponsor.the schedule Times and dates subject to change BOSLEY PHARMACY Local road not on MDOT suspended project list MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9AM-8PM SATURDAY 9AM - 5PM SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS 10AM - 2PM phone 269-945-3429 toll free 1-800-831-7597 fax: 269-945-0050 SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET, DOWNTOWN HASTINGS www.bosley-rx.com This Labor Day, celebrate your friends and neighbors who know you, look out for you and contribute here at home. DELTON FAMILY Your independent, locally owned and operated pharmacy: © PHARMACY 1. We know you. We greet you, often by name as you walk in the door. 2. We want your business, and not just so you can be told “it’ll be an hour or two” so you can go spend you 338 N Grove St, 3. We are honest professionals, who offer you value, reasonable pricing on all of our products. 4. We will not try and get you in the door with some gimmick pricing. We cannot compete with "free" pre­ money elsewhere inside their big box. Delton, MI 49046 scriptions or below cost giveaways. However, we also will not work you on the majority of other prescriptions maple valley pharmacy to more than make up the difference for our thousands of stockholders and hundreds of obscenely compensat­ ed CEOs. Nothing is "free." It is just a matter of the customer realizing how they, will pay for eveiything in the long run. Eveiy customer should call around and ask for pricing before they just walk into the corporate behe­ moth who pays millions in advertising, millions in stock dividends and runs their pharmacies as a side busi­ (269) 623-5250 MVP 219 North Main Street Nashville, MI 49073 ness -all of which their customers ultimately pay for. 5. We don't market flu shots in August, two (2) months before the CDC recommends them. Flu shots should be administered in October so they last the entire "flu season." 6. You know us. Our staff live in the towns we serve. We go to our Churches near our homes and shop the local gro­ cery store, gas station, bakery, flower shop, and Pizzeria. We contribute through our home communities, to our local 4-H kids, the United Way, our local libraries and schools, Green Gables Haven and Barry County Foundation. 7. We are what you see. We are accountable to our customers. Our goal is not to make sure you stay in the (517)852-0845 toll-free (877)852-2601 fax (517)852-0461 www.maplevalleyrx.com store long enough to buy an extra bag of Doritos. We care for our customers, tending to their needs as they walk in the door, making sure you know your medicines, any questions you may have are answered, and that you know that when you call you can put a name to the voice that greets you. When we create and implement policy, it is because of something we know that needs to be addressed. We do not rely on any corporate marketing team or some NYC marketing agency that tells some multi-national Arkansas, or Illinois, or Kent County, Michigan headquartered bureaucrat what "works" in Hastings, or Delton, or Middleville, or Nashville. We are not Smalltown, USA-we are your local independent pharmacy. To ease travel, the Michigan Department of Transportation is again halting a majority of its road projects for the Labor Day holiday weekend. M-37 in Hastings, however, is not one of the projects that will be suspended; it is on the list of work zones that will remain active during the holiday weekend. AAA Michigan estimates 1.12 million motorists will be using Michigan roads and bridges during the last weekend before school starts. Beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, and continuing until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 126 out of 156 projects statewide will have lane restrictions lifted. While some construction zones will be halted for the weekend, equip­ ment and lane shifts will stay in place for remaining projects, requiring drivers to adjust their speed and pay attention. “While many drivers will be enjoying this last holiday weekend, it’s important to remember that safety on the roads requires year-round attention,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “Always buckle up, follow the posted speed limit, and don’t use your phone or text while driving. Let’s all work to ensure everyone has a great Labor Day weekend and makes it home safely.” M-37 (Hanover Street) in Hastings, Barry County, has one lane open in each direction between M-79 and Green Street. For up-to-date information on MDOT projects, view the list of statewide lane clo­ sures at www.michigan.gov/drive. When you need something or you need something done, you will get an answer; not a response that we have to "run past corporate." Whether you pay cash for your prescriptions or have insurance, your prescription dol­ VIKINGS, continued lars stay local, and locally spent money supports your community. Supporting local businesses keeps our com­ munities strong because the dollars do not end up in Arkansas, or Illinois, or Kent County, supporting Arkansas from page 15 ——— Little League teams or local theatres or school programs, or Illinois taxes or political graft. This Labor Day weekend, Delton Family Pharmacy, Maple Valley Pharmacy in Nashville and Pharmacy Care in Middleville celebrate the undisputed kings of Independent Pharmacy in Bany County: Bosley Pharmacy. For the past forty or so years, Dave and Mike have graced the third page of the Reminder every weekend and cared for Hastings and greater Bany County like few others could have. Twenty or so years ago, there were no big chains in Hastings, but there were four other independent pharma­ cies. They have all come and gone. They have been replaced by stores with corporate headquarters in Bentonville, AR, Hoffman Estates, IL, and Byron Township, Kent County, MI and shortly another from Deerfield, IL. If you shop at one of these stores that have pharmacy as their side business, or whether your retirement package makes you go mail order, or the VA, some of your pharmacy dollars stay local for appearances’ sake, but most of your dollars spent at these stores keeps their stock prices constantly skyrocketing and pays their corporate bureaucrats their multi-million dollar salaries. • We accepts all insurances • All pharmacists vaccine-certified for in-house flu, shingles • Low prices - don’t take our word for it ~ call & compare • Offering Amazon ordering and free delivery for every Prime item offered “Great service and great value make the difference” If you call around compare pricing, especially cash pricing, you will find out why their stock prices keep annu­ al double-digit gains. Delivery Available Medicare/Medicaid Accepted Online Refills & Ordering On-Site Immunizations Most Insurance Plans Accepted Dave and Mike have survived all of the other Hastings independents. They are the "Rocky" of Bany County Pharmacy. Every week, whether it is the South Jefferson Street News, the annual St Patrick's Day parade, the horn section of the local Jazz Band, serving on Hastings City Council and many other local and county boards,, supporting a variety of high schools, 4H, BCFair, Green Gables, United Way, BCF and countless other chari­ table and youth sponsorships, Bosleys is Hastings and Bosleys is Barry County. Bosleys is everything you want your hometown to be. We have looked to Dave, Mike and all of the Bosleys staff for friendship, guidance and leadership for many, many years. This year we celebrate everything that Bosleys is and continues to be; your local pharmacy-where Pharmacy Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm you get trusted advice, good and fair prices, and a smile and quick wit whenever you walk in the door. Hastings and Barry County need Bosley Pharmacy, the last Independent Pharmacy in Hastings. We need Dave Jasperse, Mike Smith and the entire gang who have worked a minimum of 68 hours every week for their cus­ tomers (excluding Christmas and Thanksgiving) for the past forty years. Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm Independent Pharmacy: Delton Family Pharmacy in Delton Saxon Sports Shorts Maple Valley Pharmacy in Nashville (since 1886) Pharmacy Care, in Middleville B Find us cn facebook Shellenbarger demonstrated great leadership and power as two of the seniors for this young team, said their coach. Reynhout had 63 kills, 12 blocks and seven aces. Shellenbarger had 29 kills, two blocks, 14 digs and seven aces. Gabie Shellenbarger recorded 132 assists throughout the day, and had six aces. Charlie Smith, who’s recovering from sur­ gery, saw a bit of time and added five digs, four blocks and 14 kills that Rowland described as “carefully placed.” Karly Morris, playing libero for the first time, recorded 32 digs. She had 41 passes and three aces. Also helping out defensively was sophomore Katelynn Senneker, who had ten digs to go with six aces. Lakewood also got two kills and a block from Marie Hendrickson and three digs from Rebecca Kutch. Lakewood defeated Birch Run 25-6, 25-8 and Ithaca 25-13, 25-7 in its other two pool play matches, then moved on to the gold bracket play where it bested Midland 25-19, 25-23 in the quarterfinals and Alpena 28-26, 25-12 in the semifinals. Mount Pleasant defeated St. Louis and Morley Stanwood in bracket play to reach the championship game. and at the heart of it all Bosley Pharmacy in downtown Hastings, Michigan. Independent Pharmacy is there for you. We know you and care about you. We have appreciated your business every day, and hope to be around for all of Bany County for as long as you will have us. Happy Labor Day for your neighborhood I ndependent PharmacyI Pharmacy Care offers: 4652 North M37 Hwy Middleville, MI 49333 (269) 795-7936 toll-free (888) 204-4141 www.middlexillepharmacy.com fax (269) 795-4928 • A full line of prescriptions, special order items • 24 hour phone-in refills & website refills • Medication Therapy Management Program • Complete Medical Reviews • Medication Flavoring • Free Blood Pressure Readings • Immunizations • Medication disposal drop-off And a whole lot more! Independently owned and operated PHARMACY HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9am to 8 pm Sat: 9 am to 2 pm We are closed Sundays & Holidays JV Girls’ Golf . The Hastings junior varsity girls’ golf team entered two teams in their own invita­ tional Tuesday at Hastings Country Club, and both fared well. The Hastings Gold team finished second and the Hastings Blue team finished fourth out of seven teams. Saxons winning medals were Sarah Debolt (second), Katie Kuzava (fourth), Cassidy Monroe (fifth) and Taylor Wright (fifth). The Saxon team defeated Hamilton Monday 270 to 282. The Saxons were led by Kayla Carlson and Carley Laubaugh. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-09-04.pdf 2431a85a581800daf4b0bf7e4fcaceb4 PDF Text Text meeting procudures environment See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 I I I Saxons top Vikings in 18-hole dual See Story on Page 13 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 18>56 227EAST8WE6T HASTINGS, M 48QMI 1070490102590500000049058195427 nsP^° ix4GS 221 £ b" u\ 49O58'Ay ^asVn9s Thursday, September 4, 2014 ^ivit 161, No. 34 PRICE 750 Middleville Tool and Die welcomes expansion again NEWS Bernard group to meet Tuesday ; . | The Bernard Historical Society and Museum board and volunteers will meet ■ Tuesday, Sept* 9, at 6:30 p.m. This is the last month the museum will be opened in 2014. Each Sunday in September, the library is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Volunteers will be needed Sundays | and for any special tours during the • month. ' • / Groups are welcomed by appoint­ ment. Call 269- 623 2957 for more information. Revolutionary War is topic of ILR class Revolutionary War battles and histo­ ry will be the topic of a class offered by a tfe Institutefv?r ’ ip Tuesdays Sept. J 6 through Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. I Instructor Jim Erwin will overview the many famous and some not-sofamous battles of the Continental Army and Colonial militias. The class will meet at the Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College on West Gun Lake Road. There are no pre-requisites, tests, quizzes, or required reading for the ILR classes, which are designed for people age 50 and over. Fee information may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center, 269-948-9500, ext. 2803. Barry County Cares seeking donations Barry County Cares, formerly Love Inc., has served Barry County since March 1983, working with churches, agencies, business, groups and individ­ uals to help people in need. According to Barry County Cares Director Steve Reid, the greatest needs in Barry County this past year have been food, help paying utility bills and personal care items. “We currently have four pantries to which we refer those in need of food,” he said. “Barry County Cares has the only personal needs pantry serving all of Barry County.” While Reid said help for the holiday will begin in earnest Monday, Oct. 13, anyone who wants to help may do so at any time. “The food pantries will always be glad to accept your donations,” he said. “Barry County Cares is always appre­ ciative of items, such as soap, paper, cleaning supplies, baby items, personal grooming and personal hygiene sup­ plies.” Monetary donations to help those in need pay for gas, water and other utili­ ties, as well as rent and medical expens­ es are also much needed and appreciat­ ed. For more information about how to help, call Reid, 269-948-9555 or stop by Barry County Cares, 305 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings. ANNER ■ by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer What brothers Forest and Kenneth Middleton started in a two-stall garage in 1966 has grown to a company with 150 employees and worldwide sales of $31 mil­ lion. And today Middleville Tool and Die Company Inc. is poised to go even farther under the leadership of another pair of broth­ ers. Bob Middleton Sr., and Gary Middleton are owners of the company their father and uncle started. Just as their dad, Forest, saw expansion over the years, they too are witnessing growth and innovation in the company. A $6.3 million expansion project is under­ way to more than double the size of the cur­ rent plant at 1900 Patterson Avenue, Middleville. Completion of the 54,000square-foot addition is expected by March 2015, and after that the company expects to hire at least another 35 workers. Gary Middleton said sales reached $31 mil­ lion this year and could hit $50 million with­ in two years. Seeing the $ 100-million sales mark is a real possibility for the future, he said. The company hosted a groundbreaking cer­ emony for the project Wednesday morning with state, county and Yankee Springs Township leaders attending. He thanked many people for their support and assistance in getting the project started, especially the employees. “Really, most of all, we thank you guys. It’s your blood, sweat and tears that are the foun­ dation for all this. There would be no Middleville Toot and Die without you,” he told employees gathered for the groundbreak­ ing ceremony. Innovations have led to the need for the expansion of the company. Gary explained Middleville Tool and Die has developed a process that works with vehicle exhaust sys­ tems allowing the company to move into the automotive industry as a tier two supplier to all the automotive industry. Prior to the new innovation, the company worked mainly in A groundbreaking ceremony takes place Wednesday at the Middleville Tool and Die Co. Inc. for its $6.1 million expansion proj­ ect. Pictured are (from left) Bob Middleton Sr., Terry Vandercook with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Gary Middleton, Yankee Springs Township Trustee Roger Rottschafer, Barry County Economic Development Alliance President Valerie Byrnes, Macatawa Bank representative Linda Pearson, and Barry County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg. the office furniture industry. “Forest bought some equipment from a The company was incorporated in June “We’re doing some things no one else in man in Grand Rapids for $7,500 — that’s 1966, and the original building in Bowens the world is doing,” said Middleton. what started all this,” said Louise. “That and Mills was built. The site at Bowens Mills was The company produces metal stampings, his dream. I know he never could have imag­ expanded several times before the company assemblies and prototypes, and also designs, ined all this.” moved to the,current location at the southeast buikL G-u v '-s ?ud a The third generation of Middletons now comer of Patterson Avenue -andBassRead in manufacturing fixtures. works at the company. Louise said she has 37 1999. “Dad would be amazed. He wouldn’t have great-grandchildren, ensuring a real possibili­ Gary Middleton told the employees who any words for all this,” said Bob Middleton ty of a fourth generation finding a career in joined the celebration it was a proud day for Sr. “He would be proud. His dream was just the company , in the future. the Middleton families and for the company to start a business to give his kids something When the Middletons started the company, families. to do. I started working for the company when Kenneth worked days and Forest, chief engi­ “We moved here 16 years ago. It was just a I was 12 years old.” neer at Lescoa, worked nights. Their children cornfield then,” he said, “and I never imagForest’s wife, Louise Middleton, sat among worked weekends. Five of the company’s first the employees as she watched state leaders six jobs came from Lescoa. In 1966, sales for congratulate the company. the company were $20,000. See EXPANSION, page 2 Hastings High School Insurance coverage moves debuts mentoring program auxiliary officers up in rank by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The transition from eighth to ninth grade can be tough, and studies have shown that the few weeks of high school can be an indicator of student success in high school. That is why Hastings High School is debuting a new pro­ gram that matches groups of five or six fresh­ men with a senior mentor who can show them around, tell them what to expect and general­ ly how to survive and thrive in high school. The first freshmen orientation Tuesday, Aug. 26, was attended by 153 of the 218 members of the freshman class, or about 70 percent. “We’ve been looking at the transition process from eighth to ninth grade for a long time; but, for many different reasons, we haven’t been able to put together what we wanted to do,” said Hastings High School Assistant Principal Steve Hoke. “This year, with new staffing, new leadership, we just said, ‘If we keep talking about it and don’t take a step towards it, we’re going to be in the same position next year.’ Hoke said the program was approved by the board of education Aug. 11, and he and staff at the high school hit the ground running Aug. 12. “We know that the transition between eighth and ninth grade is one of the single most important times in any student’s educa­ tion and, because of that, we had to do some­ thing different to transition these kids,” he said. “So, we took on a three-pronged plan.” Hoke said the three elements of the new transition plan are: Mini-lessons for freshmen throughout the year during academic support periods (similar to study hall); a mentoring program that matches a senior with a small group of freshmen for an orientation day and once a month throughout the school year; and, an opportunity for the seniors to tell the freshmen what they wished they had known as incoming ninth graders. Hoke said the first part of the program is based on freshman academy, which was start­ ed many years ago by now retired teacher Gary Ivinskas and former high school assis­ tant principal Mike Schneiderhan, who is now the principal of Central Elementary. “Freshman academy was a semester-long program, now this year we are putting out an abbreviated version because of the timing of when we got everyone on board staff-wise; we’ll be developing it more for next year,” he said. “During ASP, one ASP a week for 16 weeks, there will be mini-lessons taught — they’re mini-lessons, they won’t take the whole period.” The mini-lessons will cover high school survival skills, expectations, programs and plans that help students become more suc­ cessful. “These things are important, especially in the first 20 days,” said Hoke. “A lot of the research that has come out over the last few years talks about the importance of a fresh­ man’s first 20 days; that in those first 20 days, you can literally predict success or failure towards graduation by what those students do in the those first 20 days.” The second component of the new pro­ gram, mentoring, is something that has never been done at the high school, according to Hoke. “What we wanted to do this year is create an opportunity for our upperclassmen to engage with those incoming freshmen and partner-up with them in, for lack of a better way of saying it, a Big Brother/Big Sister, kind of thing — somebody that the freshmen can connect with.” Hoke said the minimum requirement for senior mentors this year was to attend an organizational meeting, attend the freshmen orientation and one meeting a month through­ out the school year. “The seniors volunteered, they are not get­ ting paid, this is not a class, they just made the commitment to change the environment and culture in our building,” he said. See MENTORS, page 6 by Doug VanderLaan Editor Barry County caught another wave on the rising national tide of auxiliary police offi­ cer units supplementing local law enforce­ ment agencies at Tuesday’s county board meeting. “It’s a big trend going on in a lot of com­ munities,” commented Detroit-area insur­ ance agent Craig Manser, who presented the board with the proposed renewal of its Liability, Vehicle Physical Damage and Property and Crime Insurance coverage. Manser, who represents the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority, pointed out that the annual renewal premium has increased $23,000, up to $311,512, in part due to the addition of 60 auxiliary offi­ cers to the county’s plan, but also suggested that the increase was not a large one “rela­ tive to the amount of personnel being added.” “What’s your definition between a reserve officer and an auxiliary officer?” asked Commissioner Jim Dull. “My understanding is that a posse mem­ ber or a reserve officer wears a uniform, has a badge, carries a gun and can make an arrest,” responded Manser. “An auxiliary officer could be armed and can carry a gun with a CCW [Carry Conceal Weapon] per­ mit, though he’s not authorized by the sher­ iff. “In many commuriities, auxiliary mem­ bers handle traffic control and search-andrescue operations. When people want to give back to the community and can help with things like Amber Alerts and search-and-rescue operations, it’s an asset.” Auxiliary officers have been the focus of some controversy in Barry County. Last month, Barry Township Police Chief Victor Pierce resigned his position amid issues that included his hiring and training of nearly 40 reserve officers for a department that already included four full-time officers. Leaf, too, has created some attention for his buildup of auxiliary members, especially in light of the March 12 FBI raid of the depart­ ment in which agents confiscated computers and other items listed on search warrants. The local sheriff’s department has main­ tained a posse since 1955 and currently is said to have 20 to 25 members. Posse members have always been covered under the county’s insurance policy, and, had any liability occurred, auxiliary mem­ bers also would have been covered previous to their addition in the proposed renewal policy submitted to the board Tuesday. “That’s the nice part of working with MMRMA because they provide an extensive umbrella,” commented County Administrator Michael Brown following Tuesday’s meeting. “Had we had a claim, to my understanding, they would have been covered even though they weren’t listed on the policy. “The key is to have everything listed as part of the renewal process. The MMRMA forms have been updated, and this year more specific questions are being asked. Because more and more municipalities and commu­ nities are building auxiliary teams, the MMRMA is trying to identify the level of risk with that.” Brown indicated that level of examination now also extends to the equipment local departments are receiving from the federal. government as it is unloading and donating no-longer-needed war equipment to local law enforcement agencies. Recent “gifts” to Barry County have included a $412^000 mine-resistant vehicle and eight grenade launchers. “When we get a piece of equipment, we have a process for anything valued at over $5,000 in which a capital asset inventory form must be completed,” explained Brown. “That form is submitted to our office so we See INSURANCE, page 5 �Page 2 — Thursday, September 4, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Barry Township board modifies meeting procedures by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The Barry Township Board moved toward closing some cracks in the community and its own regulations by approving a resolution during its meeting Tuesday evening. The res­ olution addresses publi^oniments iqa^e dur­ ing township meetings, how many persons can meet at one time in the township’s hall, and how the board’s activity is recorded. From May through August, board members had been in somewhat of a spotlight because of the township’s police department, specifi­ cally its suspended reserve force and its Police Chief Victor Pierce, who resigned Aug. 7. Most of the township’s recent meetings have seen large numbers of citizens address­ ing the board during the public comment por­ tion of meetings. During many of those instances, the board, unsure of the legal rami­ fications, had allowed several persons to be allotted extra minutes, normally limited to three per person, by other audience members, which gave an unequal amount of speaking time to some people. In a move toward consistency, the board reviewed legislative guidelines and adopted a more specific description of the steps allowed during public comment. First addressing the total length of public comments, board members had discussed placing a time limit of 30 minutes per meet­ ing, however, the township’s attorney Katherine Kaufman said that was not possi­ ble. “You cannot limit the total number of min­ utes that the public has in which to make their comments,” said Kaufman, “You can, howev­ er, segregate the type of comments per com­ ment period. For example, only allowing pub­ lic comment on items that are on the agenda in the beginning of the meeting, and then offer­ ing public comments for non-agenda items at the end of the meeting. You can have time, place and manner restrictions on public com­ ments, but you cannot limit the message.” Kaufman, legal counsel for eight other townships in Michigan, noted that in her experience, the first public comment section of a board meeting is usually reserved for agenda items only, with general comments allowed at the end of the meeting. She also noted that assigning extra time to others is generally not allowed. The board agreed to keep the policy essen­ tially unchanged, which allows for general Tree removal, other improvements begin at Riverside Cemetery comments at the beginning and at the end of the regular meeting. However, allotting addi­ tional time to persons speaking will no longer be permitted. The board did address capacity issues as delegated by the township’s fire chief. A limit of 110 people can be safely housed in the township’s hall. However, with recent meet­ ings seeing several persons standing without seating options, the board addressed the spe­ cific restrictions to the number of persons allowed in the building at once. “Persons that cause the meeting to exceed the 110-person capacity limit will be asked to leave the building and vestibule,” said Kaufman. “However, per the public meetings act, all persons must be able to hear, through appropriate audio equipment, what is said and what actions are taken during the meeting. Therefore, if capacity is met and persons who are outside cannot hear the proceedings, then the meeting must be adjourned and moved to a larger venue or to a place where audio con­ veyance can be made.” In an effort to promote transparency and the accuracy of recalling what was said and done by the board, a new step was initiated by the board with Clerk Debra Knight saying that all future board meetings would be recorded to ensure all actions and discussion are documented. Also, anyone wishing to make comments to the board, must sign in on a designated sheet prior to each meeting. Regarding the police chief position, the board followed recommendations from Michigan State Police Capt. Michael Brown, to meet Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. to discuss and make policy changes that reflect the township’s desire to move forward with addressing the operations, job descriptions and policies of its police department. Acting on advise from Brown, a job description will be created to identify what the township requires and expects from its police chief, including residency status and communications between the chief and the community. The board also will discuss advertising the job description and interview process, and develop questions to ask prospective applicants. Knight said she has already received two applications. Added to the night’s agenda was an appeal by Jack Nadwomik to the board to release all documentation it has received from the Michigan State Police, through its investisgations and recommendations to the board; all communications received by the board from Chief Pierce from May through August; and all written correspondence from the town­ ship’s insurance provider. In a closed session that lasted approxi­ mately 30 minutes, the board deliberated on the appeal by Nadwomik to review his origi­ nal request for information through the Freedom of Information Act that the board had denied during a special meeting Aug. 22. “The request by Nadwomik for reports submitted to the board by the Michigan State Police is denied, as no report exists,” Kaufman said after the board emerged from closed session. “I have meeting notes between the MPS, myself, and clerk Debra Knight, which are protected by attorney client privi­ lege. No actual report was submitted to the board.” Kaufman also said t he request by Nadwomik for written correspondence regarding Victor Pierce and the Barry Township Police Department was denied. “Correspondence has been received via email to my office, and not directly received by the board and therefore is protected under attorney-client privilege. The request by Nadwomik for written correspondence sub­ mitted by the township’s insurance provider was received by the board, officially, and this correspondence has been turned over to Nadwomik.” Nadwomik remarked that as he under­ stands it, the denial of his request, as Kaufman explained it, are because any corre­ spondence that came in through the town­ ship’s attorney and not sent to any board members, is protected as privileged informa­ tion. The board unanimously denied Nadwomik’s appeal. Nadwomik can pursue further options through the circuit court process. ' In other business, the board: • Changed its monthly meeting date to the second Tuesday of the month. Previously, the board met the first Tuesday of each month. • Approved a $6,548 increase from the fire department to modify the order for its new fire truck. Alterations to the truck will include seating for up to six people in the cab and modifying the interior to move lighting and gauge consoles. • Politely refused a gift of property and buildings from township resident Herb Rorabeck. Trustee Jim Alden had remarked at the Aug. 4 board meeting that it appeared that the cost to accept and utilize the property and, especially the buildings, which cannot be occupied in their current condition, exceeded the assessed value of the property. Alden reported that the property could potentially cost the township more money than could be recouped by the property’s usage. • Agreed to return the Michigan Townships Association survey, requesting feedback on whether quarterly meetings of the MTA Barry County Chapter should continue. Knight will return the survey with a commitment of each board member to participate. • Approved the millage request form, an action done by each township every year, to commit allocations for police, fire operations funding. • Noted the Fair Lake Shortfall Legal action was postponed until April 15, 2015, while discovery investigations continued. Supervisor Wes Kahler noted an update to obtaining all township-owned property deeds as required in a resolution passed by the board earlier this year. Kahler said he had secured all but one deed and was lacking the deed for the township hall property. A intensive search was underway to secure the deed. EXPANSION, continued from page 1 Many of the large trees at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings will be trimmed or removed in the next three weeks. Those driving by or visiting Riverside Cemetery in Hastings may notice some signif­ icant tree trimming and removal taking place in the next few weeks, according to a press release from the City Clerk Tom Emery. “Unfortunately, many of the stately, older trees at the cemetery have reached the end of their lives, or are in need trimming to ensure the safety of visitors to the site,” said Emery. Bennett Tree Services has been retained by the City of Hastings to complete the tree work. Owner Larry Bennett also will be removing many stumps left at the cemetery following the removal of trees in years past. This tree work is part of the first phase in implementation of a capital improvement plan that will lead to a number of upgrades at Riverside Cemetery in coming years. Many of the trees being removed will be replaced yet this fall or in subsequent years. The city will be planting a range of tree types that will be of varying sizes when mature, Emery said, and have foliage that provides for a beautiful setting year-round. The city recently regraded the State Road right of way in the southeast section of the cemetery to improve drainage and-maintain­ ability, he added. In connection with this proj­ ect, some gravel also was added to the drive in that area to repair rough surfaces. Several other projects are planned for improving the appearance and operation of the county’s largest cemetery. For more information, call 26^-945-2468, or log on to the city’s website, www.hastinngsmi.org. Celebrate the SAXON SPIRIT PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 Construction work at the southeast corner of Patterson Avenue and Bass Road on the west county line will more than double the existing Middleville Tool and Die Company plant. ined we would be building again.” Terry Vandercook with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation present­ ed a plaque honoring the company for its expansion and growth. “We’re very excited to see this underway and to see your commitment to growth,” said Vandercook.” Gary Middleton said it was a good day for the company that had weathered some very difficult years, was forced to reduce the num­ ber of employees and cut hours to those who remained. “We survived. Some others didn’t, and now we’re enjoying some good years and hopefully many more to come,” said Gary Middleton. Gary Middleton (left), one of Middleville Tool and Die company owners, accepts a plaque from Terry Vandercook, repre­ senting the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, Hastings Area School Employees is sponsoring a tailgate party to welcome back everyone for the school year with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the game with Petoskey, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the main entrance to Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The game will start at 7 p.m. SAXON SPIRIT let it show! 77589290 Members of the Middleton families gather for a ceremonial groundbreaking event Wednesday. Pictured are (from left) Luke Middleton, Bob Middleton Jr., Bob Middleton Sr., Gary Middleton, Ty Middleton, Meagan Thompson and Alison Middleton. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4, 2014 — Page 3 Hastings Area Schools welcomes 15 new teachers by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer r Plenty of new faces greeted students when the 2014-15 school year began Tuesday, Sept. 2. In addition to new superintendent Carrie Duits and high school principal Chris Macklin, the district is welcoming 15 new teachers for assignments from the Young Fives to high school classrooms. In preparation for their new posts, 12 of the 15 teachers who were already hired, spent the week before Labor Day setting up their class­ rooms, attending orientation sessions and touring the district. Following is brief biographical sketch of the 12 teachers who attended the orientation and tour Tuesday, Aug. 26: Derek Boillet is a Grand Valley State University graduate who majored in English. He is teaching 11th and 12th grade English at Hastings High School. Boillet previously taught seventh through 12th grade English and psychology at Triad Math and Science Academy in Greensboro, N. C. Boillet said he was drawn to Hastings because of its location and he had heard good things about the district. As he begins his new post, Boillet said he is most looking forward to having a big impact on students’ lives and preparing them for college. Nick Hilley graduated from Saginaw Valley State University where he majored in elementary education and mathematics and science. Hilley was a student teacher in Davison. He is teaching fifth grade at Southeastern Elementary Hilley said he was drawn to Hastings because he had heard only great things about Hastings Area Schools from its current stu­ dents and staff, and it is a community that helps its students be successful. Hilley said he is looking forward to making himself available in the community, especial­ ly through coaching. Katie Huster earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary and middle school education and interdisciplinary social studies from Marquette University in Milwaukee, and a master’s degree in reading, literacy and English as a second language from Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill. She is the central office Title I coordinator. Huster’s previous experience includes working as a Title I reading specialist for one year and internal kindergarten through fifth grade academic coach in Waukegan, Ill; one year as a fifth grade teacher in Highland Park, Twelve of Hastings Area Schools 15 new teachers gather last week. Pictured are (front row, from left) Heather Smith, Katie Huster, Stephanie Wenger, Angela Slaughter, William Renner, Kim Rodriguez, Molly Klump, (second row) Nick Hilley, Matt Williamson, Derek Boillet, Kristen Kasinsky, and Kim Rockwell. Ill.; and, one year as a reading coach in Roselle, Ill. Huster said she was drawn to the area after her fiance moved to Grand Rapids in December. She said she is looking forward to getting to know the Hastings community and her new responsibilities and adventures in the district. Kristen Kasinsky is a graduate of Central Michigan University where she majored in education and science. She is teaching sixth grade science and seventh grade geography. Kasinsky did her student teaching in Mount Pleasant and is transitioning from her previ­ ous post as an instructional assistant at Hastings High School. Kasinsky said it is a pleasure to work in the community where she was raised. She moved back to Hastings after living in the greater Atlanta area. As the school year begins, Kasinsky said she is looking forward to meeting and begin­ ning to build relationships with her students, co-workers and increasing her involvement in the community. Molly Klump is a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University where she studied kindergarten through 12th grade physical education and health. She is teaching physical education at Central and Southeastern ele­ mentary schools as a long-term substitute. Klump has served as a long-term physical education at Central twice before and once at Southeastern. He previous experience includes serving as a long-term substitute teacher in a school district in the Saginaw Bay area and as a paraprofessional in Hopkins. Klump said she was drawn to Hastings because it is a very warm and welcoming town and the students are great and respectful and responsive. She said he is looking forward to interact­ ing with the students and creating an inviting gym environment where the students can have a lot of fun. William Renner III earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from GVSU and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Western Michigan University. He is teaching sixth grade mathematics and eighth grade computers. For the past nine years, Renner has taught sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grade mathe­ matics for Battle Creek Public Schools. Renner said he was drawn to Hastings because he has a lot of family in the area and grew up spending his summers on Gun Lake. He said his first job was working at the Hastings Kmart. As he begins his new teaching post, Renner said he looks forward to his students and his three sons growing up Saxons. Kimberly, Rockwell graduated from Hope College where she majored in social studies. She is teaching third grade at Star Elementary. She previously taught fifth and sixth grade in math program ... - • < Staff Writer /Students in Hastings elementary schools will be introduced to a new three-part math program during the 2014-15 school year, and students in the middle school and high school will see improved offerings in the math department, as well. The Hastings Area School System strategic plan calls for alignment of subjects at each grade level in order to provide a consistent and thorough education in mathematics for alL students in the district. “We explored math [programs] at the mid­ die school level, at the high school level and at the elementary level that would all fit together and would also provide support for professional development for our teachers as they move.forward ... so we are not providing professional development for one year but providing long-term professional develop­ ment for all our teachers K through 12, ” said Hastings Area Schools Curriculum Director Matt Goebel. The district opted to adopt McGraw-Hill My Math program for use in all elementary schools. Last week, a representative from the educational publishing company conducted training sessions for all teachers in the district who would be using the program. Goebel said My Math would fill in the gaps of the Georgia Math program that the district has been using in recent years. Using both programs will allow teachers to teach math using technology such as Smartboards, and also manipulatives, group problem solving, nonfiction story problems and more in way that meets Common Core requirements. Goebel said the advantages of the My Math program are student text/workbooks, profes­ sional development throughout the school year, online access to ConnectEd, math songs CDs for various elementary levels, online and computer resources for students and parents, teacher manuals, manipulative kits, and three levels of readers with teacher guides. He said another gap in the math program was a method for teachers to assess individual students’ achievement in math and program for .remediation. So the district added a third component to elementary math program called Add+VantageMR, or AVMR. The program provides teachers with assessment tools that help them recognize their students’ under­ standing of the subject, which they can use to provide additional or different instruction for individual students as needed — whether the student needs remedial or advanced instruc­ tion. Hastings Area School Superintendent Carrie Duits said she the AVMR program is a good fit with My Math. Goebel agreed. “Even in [My Math] lessons, in the teach­ ers’ manual, it has a lesson for a struggling •*’<W Garden City, Kan., for four years. Rockwell said she was drawn to Hastings because she knows people from the commu­ nity and has heard wonderful things about it. She said she is looking forward to meeting her students and their families and building relationships with them. Kim Rodriguez graduated from GVSU with a degree in mathematics. She is teaching high school math and science. She did her stu­ dent teaching in Kelli Newberry’s math and Spanish classroom at Hastings High School. Rodriguez said it was her positive experi­ ences as a student teacher in Hastings that made her decide take the opportunity to teach in the district on a permanent basis. She said she is looking forward to getting to know the students and getting them excited and involved in her math and science classes. Angela Slaughter earned a bachelor’s degree with a major in social studies and a minor in English from GVSU and a master’s degree in special education from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. She is teach­ ing high school special education, physical science, 10th and 11th grade English and world history. Slaughter’s previous experience includes teaching 10th and 11th grade English and drama and coaching ninth grade girls basket­ ball in Parker, Ariz., for one year; teaching world history, U.S. history and government in Fairfax, Va., for three years, and special edu­ cation, 11th and 12th grade English, govern­ ment, Spanish, Algebra I and college readi­ ness for five years at Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo. Slaughter said Hastings is not only an out­ standing community, it is her hometown. She said she is looking forward to meeting her students, getting to know her colleagues and getting involved in the extracurricular activi- ties in the district. Heather Smith graduated from WMU where she studied special education with an emphasis in cognitive impairments and learn­ ing disabilities, elementary education, English and early childhood education. She is teaching level III special education (reading, writing and math) at Central Elementary. Smith’s previous experience includes an internship in International Studies School in Kalamazoo and Starr Elementary in Plainwell and teaching kindergarten summer school for Kalamazoo Public Schools. Smith, said it is worth the hour drive from Kalamazoo because Hastings has offered her a dream job. She is also looking forward to starting a new program at Central. Stephanie (Kilmartin) Wenger graduated from Robert B. Miller College with a degree in elementary education. She is teaching Young Fives at Central. After teaching three years in other districts, Wenger, a graduate of Barry County Christian School, said she is happy to be teaching in her hometown — a community in which she wants to raise her own family. Wenger said she is looking forward to meeting her students ahd their families. Matt Williamson graduated from GVSU where he majored in group social studies. He is teaching eighth grade U.S. history. Williamson, a 2010 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, was a student teacher at Hastings High School. His experiences coaching and student teaching in the district — which is in an area he loves and close to where he grew up — is what drew him to Hastings. He said he is excited to begin his teaching career and build relationships in the commu­ nity. Tavern owner pleads guilty to misdemeanor i | fit: Jack Nadwomik, owner of Tujax Tavern in Delton, Thursday pleaded guilty in Barry County District court to a misdemeanor charge of obscene conduct. Judge Michael Schipper ordered him to pay a $200 fine, but since Nadwomik had no prior incidents, did not order any type of pro­ bation. Schipper did offer a stem warning, however, that Nadwomik not have any future confrontations with police officers. An additional charge of resisting a police officer was dismissed as part of the plea agreement. Nadwomik’s arrest sparked heated debate in the community about what some called an overzealous police department. That debate eventually led to the resignation of Barry Township Police Chief Victor Pierce. Nadwomik was arrested May 10 after offi­ cers were called to the tavern about 2:45 a.m. Initially they were dispatched for a complaint of loud music from the upstairs area. When they arrived, they found Nadwomik urinating in the parking lot area. Nadwomik was reportedly verbally yelling at officers and became combative when offi­ cers tried to arrest him. Electronic Banking Fair Wednesday, September 17 • 3:00 p.m. You don't stay in one place. Neither do we. Now you can take Hastings City Bank with you wherever you go! Join us for an overview of our HCB Electronic Banking Services including: Hastings Area Schools elementary and math teachers participate in small groups to learn how to implement the district’s new My Math program. learner, a mid-level learner and an advanced learner,” he said. Teachers at Hastings Middle School have been using McGraw-Hill’s Connected Math Project for many years, and they like the pro­ gram; however, they needed a newer version of the program— CMP3. “When we talked to the middle school math department, they felt very strongly about CMP, especially CMP3, the new edi­ tion,” said Goebel. “Tliey really felt like pro­ viding My Math from K through five and then transitioning into CMP3 was the way to go ... CMP3 is premier program at the middle school level, and we wanted to continue that, especially when Hastings has invested in and committed to it over time — we just wanted to just get the new and improved CMP3.” According to Goebel, CMP3 is a a prob­ lem-centered curriculum that promotes inquiry-based learning and meets the state’s Common Core standards for math. Upgrading to CMP3 means the district will get new textbooks for all sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students, said Goebel, who added the middle school teachers attended a five-day training session at Michigan State University on the updated version in late June and will attend ongoing workshops and train­ ing sessions at MSU. At the high school level, Goebel said new textbooks were purchased for Advanced Placement Statistics, and the AP statistics teacher will continue to attend professional development sessions. According to Goebel, the math program upgrades fit the district’s budget; the cost of the upgraded math programs are: My Math, $64,901; CMP3, $45,079; AP statistics, $6,562 for a total of $116,541 from the gener­ al fund; with $55,000 for professional devel­ opment paid from Title II funds. Goebel said the Sate of Michigan has been mulling changes to its method of assessing student achievement for years. He said he would like the district to establish its own assessment methods for math, independent of the state, so teachers and administrators can determine whether the program is effective. “So we know, whatever state assessment we will be using, we will take a look at the math assessment ... and compare apples to • • • • • • • Online Banking eStatements Bill Pay Mobile Banking Mobile Check Deposit Tablet Banking Online Banking Security Following the overview at 3:00 p.m., breakout sessions will be offered at 4:00 p.m. on each topic. Bring your mobile device for personalized assistance! This opportunity will take place in the community room of the Hastings branch, 150 West Court St. Please RSVP to 269-948-5579. Refreshments will be served. 77589259 Hastings City Bank vvi v w. Has tingsCi tyBank.com 1-888-422-2280 . _ W T i==j FDIC �Page 4 — Thursday, September 4, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Holding on to summer Let’s all build a literacy environment This grasshopper clings to a lavender plant Sunday as many area residents were trying to get the most out of the final holiday weekend of the summer. Though three days of rain had been predicted for the three-day weekend, sunshine was plentiful each day. Ample rains the past couple of weeks — including more than a half-inch Sunday — have led to lush lawns and rejuve­ nated gardens, appreciated by most people and grasshoppers. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal infor­ mation. Do you remember? Pedaling toward a world record Banner July 18,1968 Seek world record. Five Hastings High boys are riding to what they hepe will be a world marathon bicycle record. Pictured are (from left) Bob Johnston, 16; Frank Misak, 17; Tom Kaufman, 15; Barry Havens, 14, (on bike) and Tom Fleckenstein, 15. The boys began riding their half-mile laps at noon Monday, and by 9:30 yester­ day [Wednesday] had logged some 940 laps, averaging about 10 1/2 miles an hour. They ride for two- to threehour stretches. Their headquarters tent is on the Havens’ yard and includes sleeping cots, the vital “pop cooler’ and other necessary things. They old record was 168 hours by one man in Ethiopia in 1964. Five Grand Blanc High boys hope to hit their goal of 250 hours’ riding at 2 a.m. Friday. The Hastings lads originally set their goal at 200 hours, but have been dis­ cussing extending it to surpass all other records. — Banner photo (The Aug. 1, 1968, Banner reported that the teens finished their 17-day ride after clocking in 418 miles. A sixth rider, Joe O’Donnell, also took part. The boys rode through all sorts of weather, including thunderstorms, and were under the watchful eye of policemen for the nearly 2 1/2 weeks. Their marathon ended with a flashing-light police escort and a chicken dinner.) The day I first really felt the ire of my children came when I was reading them Thomas the Tank Engine or Pat the Bunny or one of those pieces of classical litera­ ture. Bedtime reading was my responsibility but, after a day of work, a wonderful home-cooked meal and a Big Wheel ride around the block, the bunny got fuzzy, and Thomas just wasn’t steaming as hard as he should while all three of us sat on that big bed against those puffy pillows. I still wonder — with some guilt — whether it was just when the reading stopped or when my nodding head hit the wall behind me that my kids knew I was sleeping on the job. I did pay for it, with insistent shouts and reprimands because there was no story finish unless I could bring it home. It’s good I tried. One did turn into a lifetime reader and even inherited the addiction to reading a newspaper with a cup of coffee in her hand. The other went the video route, but I’ll always believe his reasoning and conversational skills came from those nodding-off nights of struggle through Goodnight Moon. That’s why I’ll be on the bandwagon when International Literacy Day marches through town Monday. As lucky as I feel for what reading has given me and my family, the evidence is cold and stark that much of Jhe world hasn’t received this gift. More than 780 million of the world’s adults — nearly two-thirds of them women — do not know how to read or write. More than 94 million children lack access to education. As with any developed skill, reading is learned most easily at the youngest of ages, when brain synapses are just being formed and neurons are buzzing with activity. Brian Gallagher heads up a pro­ gram called Reach Out and Read, an effort to promote early literacy and school readiness in the offices of pediatricians where children and their parents are given new books to be read aloud. “The brain develops faster than any other time between the ages of zero and \ 3,’’ says Gallagher. “Because of thi§, it^ important to foster literacy during the early stages of life. If children are not stimulated, if they’re not read to, if they’re not engaged, if they’re not asked questions, their brains actually atrophy. “There’s real opportunity in providing parents with books and encouragement to read to their children regularly, sing with their children, and engage their children in conversation — all of which prepares our next generation to be incredibly suc­ cessful in school.” Unfortunately, our literacy challenges may be generational. How can a parent who never had that head start, who was not read to, was not asked questions and engaged in conversation, who did not • sing with a parent pass those gifts onto a child? How would that parent even recog­ nize these activities as gifts? That’s where the dictum, Tt takes a vil­ lage to raise a child,’ becomes, I believe, a call to action to all of us. Perhaps we no longer have children, maybe not even grandchildren. Perhaps there is not youngster in our neighborhood, our parish, or among our circle of friends. Then the battle must move to the parents of the children. We need to sound the clarion call to all parents — and especial­ ly those without the literacy skills and appreciation — that the enemy has arrived, the enemies of poverty, igno­ rance and unhappiness. Literacy must become a national cru­ sade ... right here in our local community. Here’s the even greater thundercloud moving toward us in neglecting this vil­ lage call to care for the future skills of our youngest. At the urging of County Sheriff Dar Leaf, I read a book that’s touched his life entitled Stop Teaching our Kids to Kill. Though it’s expressly devoted to tak­ ing action against television, movie and video game violence, the book carries some close application to the tragedy of illiteracy. “The brain of the child is not a minia­ ture version of the adult brain,” say authors Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and Gloria DeGaetano. “The ybung brain is an organ that will change considerably as it matures over the course of childhood and adolescence. As it builds neural struc­ tures for optimal development, the young brain is very vulnerable to stimulus from its environment. A lack of the proper kinds of stimulus, combined with the wrong kind of stimulation at inappropri­ ate times, can cause permanent damage. “In today’s world the proper kinds of stimulation needed for children to develop healthy brains are being displaced by so much time spent in front of a screen. Children growing up as spectators, staring at two-dimensional images for four or more hours daily, do not get enough phys­ ical movement, tactile, 3-D experience, problem-solving practice or opportunities for language expression and skill-building that they would get with less time watch­ ing and more time doing.” Those; wBitfs afe the Battle plan. for an entire community, not just for parents with children.' Psychologist Daniel Goleman says “70 percent of what is given to us genetically is brought to fruition by our environmental experi­ ences,” so let’s as adults — and especial­ ly those without small children — build the environment that provides for the fruition of reading skills. Something as simple as a book under the arm, a chance conversation with a youngster, a volunteer opportunity as a coach or YMCA volunteer tells kids that we value mental, verbal and physical stimulation, we seek a rich and full world. Happy International Literacy Day. I still love Thomas the Tank Engine. Doug VanderLaan, Editor MENTORS, continued from page 1 Hoke said that when the seniors meet with their groups of freshmen once a month, it will be based on pre-planned topic current to the time of year. “For example, in early October it will prob­ ably be helping them survive homecoming week,” he said. “Some of them are going to be social, student-life things, some will be strict­ ly academic. I know for a fact the week we get back from Christmas vacation in January, the meeting will be focused on exam week — ‘How do we do exam week?’ ‘What is the best way to study for exams?’ ‘How do you get ready to prepare and study for high school exams?’ So, we will be doing timely things once a month. The 40 or so seniors had questions, as well, he said. “These kids already,, after their first organi­ zational meeting, were asking, ‘What else can we do?’ Some of them want to treat [the fresh­ men] like Big Brothers/Big Sisters. They asked if they could meet with them outside of school and talk about survival things.” Hoke said one of the most fascinating things for him was when he gave the seniors and opportunity to discuss what they wished they had known before their freshman year. “We sat for probably a solid 45 minutes to an hour where they were talking about all the things they wished they had known,” he said. “It came from the mouths of the seniors — and that was probably the major part of the actual orientation day. During orientation day after a brief wel­ come, the freshmen were split into groups and then directed to report to the freshman hall. “The kids got their mentor, they had their schedules with them then they were directed to go to freshman hall, en masse, so they would know what it is like on the first day of school when all 218 of them hit the hallway at the same time,” said Hoke. “They did that, tried their lockers. It gave them the exposure, a feeling of what it is going to be like that first day. Then they split off in their small groups visiting the building.” While all Hastings students1 visit the high school during the spring when they are in eighth grade, they only take a brief tour in large groups. The small-group tours allowed them a more detailed look at the high school, he said — where they actually enter the cafe­ teria, walk through the lunch line, where the snack bar is located, where the different departments and individual classrooms are located in the building and more. “The last part of the day, which was just amazing, the mentors were supposed to find a place to sit down alone with their small groups and go over the list they created about what they wished they had known,” said Hoke. “So they had a chance to talk with the freshmen about all those things on the list they had collaborated on with the other men­ tors the week before.” So far, he said, the feedback from the men­ tors, freshmen and families has been over­ whelmingly positive. The program likely will grow and develop next year and beyond, said Hoke. “Honestly, right now these are just baby steps,” he said. “None of this was even start­ ed prior to the 11th of August. We did what we could in a short period of time. In the spring, next year’s seniors will be determined and will have more time and information to prepare. “So if they want to [they can] make contacts during the summer and get together with their group of five or six kids and maybe answer some specific questions,” he added. Hoke said that hearing about high school life from kids who have been and are living through it means more than if it comes from adults. “But, the proof is in the pudding — we won’t know until we get through these first few weeks,” he said. “One of the tell-tale signs during the first 20 days is attendance; it is a predictor of what is going to happen in the future, so that is something we are going to pay very close attention to. “We’ll look at the date after the first semes­ ter and see how we can tweak it, what we can focus more on,” said Hoke. “We know this is a baby step in the right direction. This year it’s about the general needs of all freshmen. My goal is, maybe even by next year, to break it down to the next level of the specific individ­ ual needs of the freshmen coming in. “My entire family is in education, and we have an old saying, that I firmly believe — it is the job of every administrator, teacher and parent to fill a student’s basket of self-esteem so full that no one can poke enough holes in it to drain it. That is part of what that orientation day was to me — an opportunity for them to see adults in the building supporting them for academic success, as well as their own peers supporting them for academic success — building and filling that basket of self-esteem so they are comfortable as they go through high school. “The big message we send out every year is the main focal point, the only purpose for a school is an education — all the other stuff of student life is an awesome byproduct of that opportunity,” said Hoke. Senior mentors meet with small groups of incoming freshmen during orientation Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Hastings High School. (Photo provided) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4, 2014 — Page 5 Varsity Singers invited back to Carnegie Hall Hastings High School Varsity Singers will join choirs from around the country for the 2015 Choirs of America Nationals at New York’s Carnegie Hall March 26 to 28, 2015. During the three-day event, Andre Thomas will conduct an estimated 900-plus singers in a massed choir concert featuring a world pre­ miere work by composer Ola Gjeilo. The Varsity Singers recently accepted the invitation from Choirs of America to be one of a handful of choirs to participate in the 2015 COA Nationals for Top Choirs. “We carefully select and invite only top choral programs,” said COA’s Artistic Director Christopher Scott Olin. “These choirs then come together for unprecedented choral music education opportunities and per­ formances.” Thomas, the Owen F. Sellers professor of music and director of choral activities at Florida State University, is one of the world’s most respected choral conductors and will be the COA National’s Master Conductor. Invited choirs will participate in adjudicat­ ed performances and will receive reviews, observational opportunities, sessions with clinicians such as Jerry Blackstone, Karen Kennedy and Joshua Habermann, school exchanges, vocal master classes and engaging workshops. The Varsity Singers "have received multiple awards and accolades for their performances at regional and state choral festivals, as well as the Heritage World Strides Performance INSURANCE, continued from page 1-------- ■— can identify it and list it on our policy.” , To date, Brown said, all inventoried equip­ ment has been insured and is part of the pro­ posed renewal policy presented Tuesday. Leaf, who maintained in March that the 60member auxiliary force is capped and will grow no larger, was unavailable for comment Tuesday^ In other business, the board: • Recommended approval at next week’s board meeting of the sale of six surplus coun­ ty vehicles and four boats. The vehicles will be advertised and available for visual inspec­ tion at the sheriff’s department before the opening of sealed bids and acceptance of pur­ chase offers. . • Declined to consider a request by Barry County Trial Court Administrator Bob Nida to carry over 64 hours of unused vacation time, combine it with the 80 hours for which he is eligible on his employment anniversary date of Oct. 6 and receive cash payment for the total of 144 hours ahead of his planned Nov. 7 retirement date. “The man has provided great service to the county, but [the carryover of unused vacation time] does set a precedent,” said Commissioner Jim DeYoung, to which Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg agreed, saying, “I think that would be a little danger­ ous.” The request expired for lack of a motion to move the consideration forward. • Authorized Administrator Michael Brown to issue a request for proposals from firms qualified to provide a comprehensive job ^classification and compensation study for employees of the county and the courts. The last such study was completed in 1998 and was used by the county to update job descrip­ tions and establish equitable pay and benefits relationships between all jobs. “Are we prepared to utilize the report if it comes back that we’re underpaying some posi­ tions, and do we have the resources to correct it?” asked Dull, who also posed the contrary possibility that the study could indicate over­ payment of some positions and the county not having a means to correct that situation. “In 1998, both processes occurred,” said answered Brown. “Both issues had to be bar­ gained. The information was used in the process to negotiate successor bargaining agreements. “It is a tool,” said Brown of the proposed study. “We want to make sure we can recruit and can keep qualified individuals. A pay scale needs to be appropriate to the labor mar­ kets.” Because Tuesday ’s request did not include a financial figure, the board was able to authorize Brown to proceed immediately with the issuing of RFPs. • Set a public hearing on the proposed 2015 county budget for Tuesday, Oct. 28. According to Brown’s master schedule, the budget process is a bit ahead of expected progress, allowing commissioners time to review and inquire. Dull expressed concerns Tuesday about the proposed budget’s alloca­ tion to the road commission and was told by Chair Joyce Snow to request an agenda request form so the issue could be discussed at a future meeting ahead of the Oct. 28 pub­ lic hearing. The board is expected, following the public hearing, to approve the new year’s budget on that day. • Reviewed the agenda and the scoring document for today’s interview of the five firms that responded with requests for pro­ posals to the county’s master facilities plan solicitation. One-hour interviews will be con­ ducted beginning at 8:15 a.m. at Kellogg Community College after which the board is expected to deliberate and recommend a ven­ dor for the next step of its facility planning process. • Received a rousing lift from Thornapple Trail founding member and activist Rick Moore who announced that with the help from dondrs and “fanatical volunteers,” a key section of the trail has now been paved between Maple Valley High School and Linden Street in Vermontville. “You think things get difficult in this room some days, you should see what it’s like working with 14 different townships,” quipped Moore. “Next up is paving the trail from Maple Valley High School to .Fuller Street School in Nashville. We’ll keep work­ ing on this project and have a bow wrapped around it.” After today’s facilities planning vendor review at KCC, commissioners next meeting will be as a board Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., in Hastings, beginning at 9 a.m. Members of the 2104-15 Hastings High School Varsity Singers include (front row, from left) Arie! Leonhardt, Natalie Anderson, Megen Slagel, Erica Redman, Aaron Gibson, Matthew Maurer, Kianna Vanier, Leah Thompson, Andee Gerber, (middle) Emily Casarez, Christa Wright, Megan Morawski, Jay Molette, Chancelor McArthur, Thomas Furrow, Zach Allyn, Kaitlyn Vanier, Lainey Hess, Hannah LaJoye, Katie Pohl, (back) Director Matthew Callaghan, Jaelynn Koning, Christy Clark, Marilyn Anderson, Logan Fish, Alan Rivera, George Murphy, Dylan Gleeson, Tyler Youngs, Abby Miller, Jessica O’Keefe, and Cheyenne Childers. Program, including their recent performance at Chicago Symphony Hall at the Festival of Gold last spring. “We are very excited to be invited for this prestigious event,” said Hastings High School choir director Matt Callaghan. “Very few choirs are allowed this opportunity, and it is a huge testament to the level of talent and great Wolf hunt is senseless To the editor: The Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act just voted on by our elected representatives isn’t a scientific issue like the gun control lobby, aligned with the NRA, want us all to think through fear tactics and false “big bad wolf’ stories. It’s a control mechanism put on the citizens of Michigan so as not to take away gun rights. Well, gun con­ trol hasn’t happened yet, even after scores of innocent children are killed by gun toters every year. ... .... Do you really think the Humane Society of the United States or PETA has the same kind of funding clout as do the NRA and powerful gun industry lobbyists? What a ridiculous argument. I tell you one thing, the animal groups are out there attempting to end the inhumanity of negligence, cruelty and suffer­ ing. That is their premise. This is a senseless inhumane hunt. Let’s just see if this next wolf hunt will include the steel jaw leghold traps, snares, and maybe even the hunting dogs. I call this unethical slaughter for furs and trophy heads. What a sham. By approving the “Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act,” our elected offi­ cials have attacked our citizen referendum process, which is guaranteed by the Michigan constitution. What issue will be next? We’ve been snared by fear, and as a result democra­ cy is slowly eroding. work ethic Hastings is known for. The Varsity Singers are an all-auditioned group of 10th through 12th graders who meet to prepare advanced music of multiple genres and eras for local concerts and performances for groups in Hastings, along with events in and outside the state of Michigan . “The Hastings Choir Boosters, and most importantly, the students of the Varsity Singers are calling for the aid of our local businesses and community members to help us reach the $45,000-goal to attend this event,” said Callaghan. The Varsity Singers will have multiple fundraisers throughout the year and will be hosting two dinner events that will be announced shortly. Money raised through these fundraisers and events, along with local business and community donations, will help to defer the out-of-pocket cost for the stu­ dents. Donations of any kind may directed to Callaghan at the high school. 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M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry* leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43); Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School:, 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Childrens Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www. country chapel umc.org for more information. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED M ethodist church M 37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). > COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10: 30 a.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville,-Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, September 7, 2014 * Sunday Worship Hours 10:00 a.m. September 7 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. Loca­ tion: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER SCHEDULE - Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at wwwTfirs.tQhur£hhas.ting§^Qrg. and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: H«gs ' MMbiSrfrat 1401 N. Broadway 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-2471 Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab BOSLEY 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Severe weather on Labor Day has created potentially hazardous conditions in several areas of the Northern Lower Peninsula. As a result, the Department of Natural Resources warns trail and forest users that parts of some trails may be blocked, dangerous or closed while crews work to remove hazards and downed trees. The National Weather Service in Gaylord confirmed four tornadoes Monday afternoon - one in northern Kalkaska County, one in northeast Crawford County, one in southern Cheboygan County and one in southeastern Otsego County. Possibly affected trails include the Kalkaska ORV Trail and Route, the Frederic ORV Trail and Route, the North Branch ORV Route and the Crapo Creek ORV Trail. DNR staff is assessing damage on the trails and will work with local trail grant sponsors and volunteers to remove the hazards. “We appreciate the public’s patience at this time while we review and prioritize the dam­ ages on the trails,” said DNR forest recreation specialist Paige Perry. “We will have trails cleared and ready for recreation as soon as we can. Check www.michigan.gov/dnrtrails to explore other trail systems. Office of Child Support effective in collections, distributions Michigan children who are entitled to child support are better off, thanks to the effective­ ness of the state’s Office of Child Support. A report released Aug. 29 by the Michigan Office of the Auditor General said the Office of Child Support through its Michigan State Disbursement Unit is effective in ensuring that child support collection and distribution is accurate and timely. Auditors had no find­ ings of deficiencies or recommendations for improvement. ■ . “I am proud of the work done by our Office of Child Support,” said DHS Director Maura Corrigan. “The audit confirms that we effec­ tively collect and distribute child support dol­ lars. That means children have the support they need and deserve. The $2.6 billion in child support received during the audit period is pumped into Michigan’s economy and helps many families achieve financial independence rather than relying on public assistance, which saves taxpayers money.” The Office of Child Support contractor that distributes child support payments did so with a 99.9 percent accuracy rate from June 1, 2012, through March 31, according to the audit. It also disbursed 98.5 percent of child support payments within the two-day federal requirement. Auditors also said the Office of Child Support effectively monitored the accuracy and completeness of bank accounts used for child support activities. The Office of Child Support was handling payments for nearly 1 million children as of the end of June. The audit report can be found on the Michigan Office of the Auditor General web­ site, www.audgen.michigan.go. Lake sturgeon to be released Saturday p,X‘ Saur Samify SuMra/'XwMi Several northern trails closed due to tornado damage The Department of Natural Resources, in collaboration with several partners, invites the public to join in celebrating the September release of juvenile lake sturgeon from the New Richmond facility into the Kalamazoo River. The public event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, will be at New Richmond Bridge County Park located at 5740 Old Allegan Road in Manlius Township. Guest parking is available on both the north and south sides of the Kalamazoo River. The public is invited to mark the occasion with a full day of events, including guided tours of the park and the lake sturgeon rear­ ing facility, food, music, gifts, a turning of the historic New Richmond swing bridge, tribal ceremony and the release of the juvenile lake sturgeon into the river. Juvenile lake sturgeon were collected from the wild in May and reared in the facility until they reached 10 to 11 inches in size. Saturday, they will be tagged and released into the river. Their larger size will afford them a better chance at survival, said DNR officials. The rearing facility at New Richmond began operating in the spring of 2011 when it took its first batch of lake sturgeon eggs from the Kalamazoo River. It takes the work of many partners to secure funding and resources to make possible the restoration of the sturgeon population. This list of partners includes the Kalamazoo River chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish band of Potawatomi Indians and the DNR. For more information, visit the Kalamazoo River chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow online, www.kazoosturgeon.org or call the DNR Plainwell office, 269-685-6851. Michigan retail sales climb again in July Michigan’s retail industry posted strong sales numbers in July for the second month in a row, and forecasts for the end of summer and beginning of fall also rose, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Retailers’ short-term sales forecasts also increased by 7 points in July after slipping by nearly 10 points in June. “It has been an unusually good summer. Shoppers were open to summer’s sidewalk and other clearance sales as well as discounts on back-to-school merchandise, which may tell us two things about today’s consumers,” said James P. Hallan, MRA president and CEO. “First, they were confident enough to go shopping and spend money. Second, sum­ mer’s sales appealed to their continued cau­ tion and desire to stretch their dollars.” The positive numbers were across the board geographically and by types of stores and merchandise, he added. The July survey of MRA members showed 63 percent of retailers increased sales overThe same month last year, while 18 percent recorded declines, and 19 percent reported no change. Pipeline task force begins Enbridge review The Michigan Petroleum Pipeline Task Force held its first meeting Aug. 29 to begin an in-depth look at petroleum pipeline con­ cerns around Michigan. Co-chaired by DEQ Director Dan Wyant and Attorney General Bill Schuette, the task force is focused initially on reviewing Enbridge’s response this summer to the state’s inquiry about the status of the Line 5 pipeline under the Mackinac Straits. The line, installed in the 1950s, continues to be a major source of petroleum products in Michigan and has been a reliable and safe pipeline. To ensure caution and address pub­ lic concerns about potential impacts of a spill, state leaders have requested extensive infor­ mation from Enbridge and are examining the state’s emergency management preparedness. The task force includes leaders from the DEQ, the Department of Attorney General, Michigan State Police’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, Department of Natural Resources, DEQ’s Office of the Great Lakes, Department of Transportation, and Michigan Public Service Commission. While the federal government maintains most regulatory authorities for pipeline safe­ ty, inspections and replacement, Michigan’s state government leaders maintain a strong interest in ensuring that pipeline operators are doing all that is necessary to protect the envi­ ronment, and the state is prepared to respond in the event of an emergency. The National Wildlife Federation’s Andy Buchsbaum was the task force’s first guest speaker last week. He presented a previously released video demonstrating what might happen if the pipeline ruptured. The demon­ stration video is based on modeling by University of Michigan researchers. The task force also launched a public infor­ mation website, www.michigan.gov/pipelinetaskforce. The task force will meet monthly during the coming year and release its find­ ings and other information throughout the process. » Jlrea Obituary Dorothy G. Hoxworth GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Dorothy G. Hoxworth, age 89 of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at The Lodge at Maple Creek. Dorothy was bom in Battle Creek, the daughter of Claude and Genevieve (Barney) Smith. She attended Battle Creek Central High School. Dorothy married Beecher Hoxworth on August 9, 1941. Over the years, Dorothy worked for Post Cereals Co., Mayward Cuppling of Charlotte, Trans America Insurance in Battle Creek, Building Trades Credit Union in Hastings, was a cook for Hastings High School, Hastings Country Club and Hastings 4-H Camp and she was also a freelancer for wed­ ding cakes. Dorothy was a Sunday school teacher and PTA member. Dorothy’s hobbies included square danc­ ing, quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, swimming, making wedding cakes and cook­ ing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Genevieve Smith and her hus­ band, Beecher G. Hoxworth. Dorothy is survived by her children, Mark (Linda) Hoxworth of-Arizona, Jan (Jack) Shirlin of Garden City, Diane Hoxworth of Battle Creek, Brian (Polly) Hoxworth of Hastings, Gina Andrews of Florida, Bret Hoxworth of Hastings, Sonja (Scott) Campbell of Wayland; grandchildren, Angela Hoxworth, David Hoxworth, Douglas (Nicole) Hoxworth, Klai (Phon) Shirlin, Benjaman Schulz, Christopher (Michelle) Schulz, Jeffrey (Michelle) Hoxworth, Kim Hoxworth, Kenneth (Erica) Hoxworth, Jacqueline (Matthew) Andrews, Justin Andrews, Josie Andrews, Seth (Amanda) Hoxworth, Caleb Hoxworth, Aaron Hoxworth, Shea Hammond, Brandyn Campbell, Weston Hammond, Faryn (Shane) Cutler, Taylor Campbell, Sierra Campbell, Aliah Campbell; 14 great-grandchildren and three step-siblings from the Claude Arnold Smith family, Pat, Cathy and Jane. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s honor to a charity of one’s choice. The family will be holding a private memorial to celebrate the life of their beloved mother. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. In Memory of c Karl Larsen 6/28/1932 - 9/1/2007 Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. 1351 North M-43 Hwy. 118 S. Jefferson Hastings Hastings J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 945-9554 945-3429 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits ? p s (•? Love, Dollie, Cindy, Tim, rs Mark & families „ $ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4, 2014 — Page 7 Open house celebrates Phase I of Manna’s Market New location, same sgjrit of giving Co-founders Jayne Flanigan and Dan Hankins pose for a photo with a cake commemorating the grand opening at the market’s new location, 7180 Velte Road. Co-founder Jayne Flanigan shares her vision and her gratefulness for the many supporters and volunteers at Manna’s Market. Flanigan told the crowd, “God is not dead.” darkness, and your night will become like the by Bonnie Mattson noon day.’ Our governor and lieutenant gov­ Staff Writer While guests enjoyed hot-dogs and pulled- ernor send their best wishes along with a let­ pork sandwiches, chips, beans and dessert, ter to commemorate this event.” Lani Forbes, executive director of Barry Manna’s Market board member Wes Meyers welcomed attendees to the grand opening of County United Way, asked the crowd: “What the market’s new location at 7180 Velte Road. do you get when you put together two lawyers The celebration took place Wednesday, that represent labor unions?” She admitted it sounded like another bad Aug. 27, after almost a year of re-purposing lawyer joke, but then went on to ask, “What the former Lakewood Baptist Church. After opening prayer by Rev. Randall do you get when you take two caring people Bertrand, Meyers introduced Barry County with a passion for those with hunger issues, Commissioner Ben Geiger, who brought a let­ drop them in Woodland, Michigan, and ask ter from Gov. Rick Snyder and Lt. Gov. Brian them to serve those in need? You get two labor union lawyers that live on a farm and Calley. “It’s an honor to be here as your commis­ end up buying a bigger vehicle so they can sioner to help celebrate one of our communi­ stop at Meijer on their way home from ty’s greatest treasures: you, the people that Lansing to buy cases of food, boxes of dia­ make Manna’s Market possible,” said Geiger. pers, and rolls of toilet paper, “Because of your generosity, you show our “You get loving individuals that rent a community the light found in Isaiah, which building, buy shelving, and spend any amount says: ‘If you spend yourselves in behalf of the of free time serving those that are hungry in hungry, and satisfy the needs of the the Lakewood School District area, and con­ oppressed, then your light will rise in the tinue this until someone says, ‘Can I help?’ jfewborn babies Camden Xavier, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 20, 2014 at 12:56 p.. to Christy and Steve Crandall of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 ozs. and 19 inches long. Dylan Donald, bom at Metro Health on Aug. 17, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. to Kayla and Bryan Holcomb of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Welcomed home by big sister, Ella. because they have a passion to serve others also. “You get an accountant that says you need to ask others to help fund this great program you have going and they do, because you are making such a difference. Thank you for ask­ ing Barry County United Way. It is a pleasure to partner with such an incredible group of people that now serve all of Barry County.” Forbes said of the 92,000 times United Way services were accessed last year 5,600 of those times were with Manna’s Market. “It is such an honor to stand here today as we dedicate this building that was originally built to serve those in need, to once again, serve those in need.” said Forbes. “So, what do you get when you put togeth­ er two lawyers that represent labor unions? If the lawyers are Jayne Flanigan and Dan Hankins, you get Manna’s Market,” she con­ cluded. Flanigan thanked everyone for attending, saying the day was about community — the community that took up the cause for Manna’s Market, the cause of feeding chil­ dren who don’t do well in school because they are hungry, the cause of helping widows who live on $634 per month, the cause of helping veterans, helping the disabled, the homeless, the cause of helping people, who may be at the lowest point in their lives pick themselves up again. When Manna’s Market was opened Feb. 19, 2007, Flanigan said only God knew the mission it would turn into, a mission she and her husband and co-founder Dan Hankins thought would last only one year. “God had different plans,” said Flanigan. “His plan was a mission of serving more than 800,000 meals in seven years.” ' The ■ mission also included serving 250 families per month, feeding babies, providing gently used clean clothing so that those in need can feel dignity and respect in the com­ munity, she said, estimating the pieces of clothing that went out the door at around 50,000 pieces. The mission brought the community and volunteers together to help neighbors, fami­ lies and friends who are in need, she said. Many people have stepped up to the serv­ ing plate, said Flanigan, including more than 80 volunteers. Fred Meijer helped the project get started by selling food at cost at the Meijer in Grand Ledge seven years ago. “During this time at our location in Woodland, it looked like a small but wellstocked Meijer store,” said Flanigan. Lakewood Baptist Church stepped up when it learned that Manna’s Market was looking to expand. Before disbanding, the congregation donated its building and eight acres to the cause. Bill Bulling, along with countless volun­ teers, have been working since September 2013, through the incredible winter that hit the area, to complete Phase I, which opened Aug. 14, and allows the market to give food, clothing and baby pantry items to those in need. Phase II will include re-purposing the entire basement to develop classrooms to help clients with cooking, finances, parenting and other areas. Along with the classrooms will be a multipurpose room and a kitchen. During Phase II, Flanigan said she dreams of having gardens on the property where recipients can learn to garden and work to grow their own food. As the nonprofit grew out of its 2,500square-foot storefront in Woodland and pre­ pared to move into the 6,000-square-foot for­ mer house of worship, they began to look for help in adjusting operations to the new space. Board members read a newspaper article about the Demmer Center’s work and reached out. They worked with Jim Manley, managing director at the Demmer Center for Business Transformation, the Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, and gained knowledge about putting together a lean business plan, setting up a warehouse, writing a mission statement, preparing a fiveyear vision, looking at better budgeting prac­ tices, preparing an organizational chart, work­ ing manual for volunteers, and determining what truly was needed. Students and their mentors helped the board of Manna’s develop a bigger picture of their work, she said. Cargill Kitchen Solutions, has worked extensively with the market, with fundraising activities and writing grants to corporate headquarters to help purchase food. Manna’s Market purchases some of its food from the Food Bank of South Central Michigan in Battle Creek,” said Flanigan. “In the beginning, it was Dan Hankins, Lee and Fran McDiarmid and myself who unloaded those food bank deliveries,” Flanigan recalled. “To be honest, I don’t remember how Cargill got involved, but I do remember the first time they came to help us unload the food bank delivery. It went from taking us and hour and a half to unload, to 15 minutes with their help. We were thrilled. They have not missed a food bank delivery since.” Flanigan said they will miss the location in Woodland. “We had a great landlord,” she said. “The Village of Woodland and its elected officials treated us with the utmost respect. The Barry County United Way and the Barry Community Foundation have provided extraordinary services to us. They have been the solid rock from which the market has built its foundation. I have only named a few, but know that those not named are in our hearts and prayers.” The ceremonial ribbon was cut, and guests were invited to tour the facility to see all that Manna’s Market has to offer. For more information on Manna’s Market, email info@Manna’sMarket.org, visit the web­ site, Manna’smarketorg, or stop in. Hours are Monday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to noon and 5 to 7 p.m. Volunteers (from left) Jean Chase, her daughters-m-law Robin Chase and Dena Chase and her granddaughter, Amber Simons, pose for a family photo at the grand opening celebration of Manna’s Market Wednesday, Aug. 27. Zoey Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 20, 2014 at 5 p.m. to Courtney Howard and Mark Salski of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long. TWINS, Grace Mae and Conner David Curtis, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 10, 2014 to Joshua Jay and Amber Ann Curtis of Nashville. Grace was bom at 7:35 a.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 18 inches long. Conner was bom at 7:37 a.m. and weighed 7 lbs. and was 18 inches long. Karter Leigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 20, 2014 at 11:09 p.m. to Colby and Mercede Wilcox of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7.5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Kali Lynne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 11, 2014 at 3:02 p.m. to Koty and Laci Watson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. Emma Rose, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 21, 2014 at 9:18 a.m. to Chad and Raechel Powers of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Ava Mae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 13, 2014 at 11:23 p.m. to Laura and Aaron Hartman of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. Paxton Wayne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 23, 2014 at 12:38 a.m. to Ashley and Joshua Boze of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. Deacan Vaughn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 16,2014 at 12:06 p.m. to Tamara and Michael Eberly of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. Chloe Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 23, 2014 at 1:55 a.m. to Samantha Miller and Nathan Keiser of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Esther, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17, 2014 at 9:08 p.m. to Henry and Emma Bender of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 inches long. Audrey Ann, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 25, 2014 at 1:19 a.m. to Abraham and Stephanie Thomas of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 inches long. Public Land Auction The following County Treasurers will be offering tax-reverted real estate at public Auction on October 06th, 2014: Barry & Kalamazoo. The Auction will be held at The Title Check, 622 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, Ml 49007. Registration will begin at 11:30am, Auction will begin at 12:00pm. . Online bidding will be available via www.tax-sale.info. For more information or for a list of the properties being sold, visit our website at www.tax-sale.info or call 1-800-259-7470. Sale listings are also available at your local County Treasurer's Office. 77589083 u Dennis Lee Rasnake, Plainwell and Sandra Jean Arnold, Paw Paw. Daniel Brian Marshall, Lombard, IL and Caitlin Rose VonHuben, Willowbrook, IL. Kyle Anthony Hoyt, Battle Creek and Sarah Rachel Porter, Battle Creek. Kyle David Sandefur, Rochester and Alisha Nichole Howell, Hastings. Micheal Ray Kellogg, Woodland and Katie Lynn McConkey, Woodland. Robert Dale Askren, Hastings and Jennifer Marie Pierce, Hastings. Samuel Edward Ryder, Minturn, CO and Paula Jo Kruer, Edwards, CO. " Gordon Andrew Shaw, Hastings and Larissa Ann Tolan, Hastings. Jason Andrew Yoder, Hastings and Loretta Marie Cipta, Hastings. Jeffrey Travis Cooper, Middleville and Maci Lynne Thompson, Middleville. Brandon Zachary King, Middleville and Erika Kristeen Wood, Middleville. William Anthony Reeves II, Dowling and Chelsea Elizabeth Burke, Dowling. Michael Alan Harper, Battle Creek and Angela Ann Amaro, Battle Creek. Fallyen Fitzpatrick, Plainwell and Janene Lee Ellcey, Plainwell. Joshua William Graham, Hastings and Stacey Elizabeth Graham, Hastings. TWO BROTHERS AND A TENI 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net YOU + Pierce Cedar Creek Institute = A Brighter Future When YOU join us for our 5th annual fundraiser, YOU are more than a donor to an event, YOU are a partner in our mission of environmental education, research, preservation, and appreciation. Together, WE can make a difference! 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Roxie Hazel, president of the women’s fel­ lowship has announced that the first fall meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 10, at noon with a potluck lunch. After the meal, plans for the coming year will be made, and the calen­ dar set. The first meeting of the 47th year of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. with a shared meal. The open house for Manna’s Market Wednesday of last week drew a huge crowd. There were tents on the lawn, tables for serv­ ing food, a hot roast and volunteers wearing matching red shirts to give tours of the build­ ing. The report is that every bite of the roast­ ed meat was consumed. Guides were happy to show visitors the racks and shelves of food stuffs, baby items, detergent and much more, along with their efficient records and also bags of prepacked items for families of four or five or even nine. The west wing, which housed the original sanctuary of Lakewood Baptist Church, is used for well-sorted cloth­ ing items. There are steps up from the entry level but also a lift for use, if necessary. It is a fine-tuned operation as a result of the years in a Woodland store building. Volunteers were in place early to direct parking. The lot was filled, and cars lined the west driveway on the lawn. Gladioli and sunflowers are in bloom. The petunias lining Jordan Lake Street north of the CSX tracks, provided by Jerry’s Tire, keep their beauty. Abundant rainfall has kept most flowers in good condition. The Buche/Love house on Fourth Avenue is now vacated since the “sold” sign went up on the lawn, ready for the new owners. Likewise, the Grant/Lozo/George/Skidmore house on Johnson Street is now vacant wait­ ing for a new owner. The Sunday night hymn sing at the Woodland United Methodist Church drew a good group for a fun evening of singing. Janice Flanagan of Lakewood United Methodist Church and Betty Curtis from the host church played accompaniment on organ and piano. Rev. Gary Simmons was the host pastor, who led the fast-moving service with most of the hymns suggested by the congre­ gation. He also led in a prayer and announced the offering to benefit Lakewood Community Services, which provides boxes of food, socks and mittens for needy families in the Lakewood district. There were also solo num­ bers, both vocal and instrumental. Representatives from many local churches attended, including Kilpatrick, Lakewood, Central, and likely others. The West Michigan Association of Congregational Churches will hold its annual meeting Sept. 20 at the local congregational church. Others range from Grand Rapids to Lansing and other points north. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Help available if a child is diagnosed with cancer or other condition For both Social Security and SSI, you will by Vonda VanTil Affairs Specialist * need to file an application for disability bene­ Cancer is a terrible disease that, although fits. A good place to start is by visiting sometimes beatable, can strike a blow to any­ www.socialsecurity.gov/disability and select­ one unfortunate enough to face it. It is especial­ ing the “Disability Starter Kit” under “Apply for Benefits.” There, you’ll find a “Child ly difficult to see children struck by cancer. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Disability Starter Kit” that includes a fact Month, designated to bring attention to the sheet to answer your questions, a link to the types of cancer that largely affect children. “Child Disability Report” for you to com­ About 13,000 children under age 21 receive plete, a checklist for your in-office interview cancer diagnoses every year. About a quarter with a Social Security representative, and a of them will not survive. Those who do will “Medical and School Worksheet'” A printable likely suffer with the disease for some time. version of the “Child Starter Kit” is available. Although going through the disability deci­ While Social Security cannot help with the care, We can offer financial support to chil­ sion process and obtaining disability benefits dren with cancer — or any other severe dis­ may not help your child get well, the financial ability. support can alleviate some of the stress. And If your child has cancer or another dis­ the time to get started is now. abling condition, and if your family has low To learn more, view, print, or listen to an income and few resources, you may be able to audio version of our publication, Benefits For get Supplemental Security Income for your Children With Disabilities by visiting child. If you are receiving retirement or dis­ www.socialsecurity.gov.pubs. ability benefits, your child may be eligible for Social Security disability insurance when he Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist or she turns age 18 as a “disabled Adult for West Michigan. You may write her do child.” To receive SSI or disability insurance Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp benefits, your child’s condition must be St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email expected to last for at least 12 continuous to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. months or result in death. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on September 24, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Prairieville Township, 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml 49046, for a site plan review for the proposed construction of an addition to an existing fire station and other general site improvements. The subject property is 11351 Lindsey Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080- 08-12-008-018-07 and is located in the P-1 zoning district. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth above. 77589265 Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor ■ ■■ ' ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ' JONES ' ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Make the right moves to leave a legacy to grandchildren On Sept. 8, we observe National Grandparents Day. If you have grandchildren, they will hopefully mark this occasion by sending a card, making a call or, best of all, paying a visit. But however your grandchil­ dren express their feelings for you, you undoubtedly have a very big place in your heart for them. In fact, you may well be plan­ ning on including your grandchildren in your estate plan. If that’s the case, you’ll want to do. the best you can to preserve the size of your estate — without sacrificing the ability to enjoy life during your retirement years. Here are a few suggestions to help you achieve this “balancing act”: • Expect market volatility — and don’t overreact. If you’ve been investing for a while, you know that volatility in the finan­ cial markets is normal. In fact, it’s not unusu­ al for the market to drop 10%, or even more, in a year. Try not to overreact to this type of volatility. For example, don’t immediately sell investments just because they’ve had a down year — they may well bounce back the next year, especially if their fundamentals are still strong. • Diversify. It’s always a good idea to diver­ sify across a range of investment vehicles —stocks, bonds, government securities, certifi­ cates of deposit (CDs) and so on. While diver­ sification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, it can help reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio. • Maintain a cash cushion. During your retirement years, you may face unexpected expenses, just as you did when you were working. To help pay for these expenses with­ out being forced to dip into your long-term investments, try to maintain a “cash cushion” that’s sufficient to cover six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses. • Limit withdrawals from your investments. To keep your investment portfolio intact for as long as possible, set limits on your annual withdrawals. Your withdrawal rate should be based on a variety of factors — age at retire­ ment, other sources of income, lifestyle choices, etc. A financial advisor can help you ----- STOCKS----- The following prices are from the Wss of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald’s Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartannash Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores 43.18 34.84 47.20 30.24 41.63 32.11 70.25 80.22 20.51 77.05 17.60 53.37 34.80 34.57 64.78 92.79 148.97 29.26 34.08 5.39 21.65 83.12 15.99 75.75 +.31 +.33 -.98 +.54 +.03 +.24 +.24 +.21 +.09 +.77 +.40 +.39 -.06 -.23 +.04 ■1.31 +.85 +.05 -.59 +.22 +.07 +.26 +.08 +.24 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,265.30 $19.17 17,067 592M -17.20 -.23 ■39 +128M calculate a withdrawal rate that makes sense for your situation. • Delay your generosity. It can be tempting to provide for your grandchildren — and per­ haps even your grown children — as soon as you can. But you need to balance this impulse with the financial challenges that two or three decades of retirement can bring. It’s not being “selfish” to take care of yourself first —- in fact, by doing everything possible to remain financially independent, you will be helping your family in the long run. • Don ’t delay creating your estate plan. If you are committed to leaving a generous lega­ cy for your grandchildren, you need a com­ prehensive estate plan. And it’s best to create this plan as soon as possible, while you are mentally and physically healthy. You may never become incapacitated, of course, but the future is not ours to see. In addition to starting early with your estate plan, you’ll need to assemble the right team, including your financial advisor, legal professional and tax expert. You might enjoy receiving attention on National Grandparents Day. But you’ll get even greater pleasure out of knowing that you’re maximizing your efforts to leave the type of legacy you want for your grandchil­ dren — while still enjoying the retirement lifestyle you desire. “Edward Jones, its employees and finan­ cial advisors are not estate planners and can­ not provide tax or legal advice. ” , This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. A wolf in other clothing by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I was hospitalized for 10 days in late July. In August, to rebuild my strength, I took my dog on increasingly long walks around town. We went virtually every day; the exercise was good for both Buster Brown and me. Buster is such a mongrel it’s hard to be sure what breeds have contributed to his makeup. He retrieves sticks thrown into the water, and he looks like he has some Labrador in him, but he has the tail of a German shepherd. His wide head makes me think of a pit bull. Buster’s vet says that both his sire and dam likely were mutts themselves. The amazing differences in size and behavior of the various dog breeds caught the attention of Charles Darwin in the 1800s. Darwin is famous for his theory of natural selection and the evolution of species, but he also wrote on a number of other topics over his long life. Darwin thought that the wide range we see in breeds of dogs meant they had different contributions from their wild counterparts, namely the wolf, the coyote, and even the jackal. Konrad Lorenz, a famous animal researcher from the 20th century, agreed with Darwin’s basic notion that more than one wild canine species contributed to the different breeds of domestic dogs. It seems pretty clear now that Darwin and Lorenz were wrong when it comes to the origins of man’s best friend. I was reminded of the old debate and the modem evidence about it by Ted Kerasote’s excel­ lent and best-selling book on all things dog, Merle ’s Door. As more and more dog bones associated with human fossil remains were unearthed, the more they seemed to have in common with local wolves, not coyotes or jackals. UCLA scientist Robert K. Wayne brought the power of modern genetics to bear on this old debate about the origin of dogs. As you may recall from high school biology, cells contain bodies known as mitochondria that lie outside the cell nucle­ us. The DNA found in your cell nucleus is inherited from your mother and father. But there is also DNA in the mitochondria, and it’s inherited only from your mother. I call this DNA your “mama-DNA.” Wayne looked at the mama-DNA found in 162 wolves, five coyotes, 12 jackals and 67 breeds of dogs. The results were clear: From my faithful Buster Brown to an enor­ mous St. Bernard and a little Pekingese — all dogs owe their existence to wolf stock. It was the wolf, more than the coyote or jackal, that long ago joined us in the circle abound the campfire. When humans started controlling which canines bred with which, the distinctions of breeds began. As history unfolded, my mutt from the pound appeared and joined me on my sixmile ambles around town. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard univer­ sities. This column is provided as a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. See more columns or lis­ ten to the Rock Doc’s broadcasts of them at rockdoc.wsu.edu. Write Us A Letter: HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 4 — Movie Memories enjoys “Of Human Hearts,” starring Walter Huston and Jimmy Stewart, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 — No preschool story time. Saturday, Sept. 6 — Dungeons and Dragons, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 — toddler story time reads about roosters, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 — Friends of the Library meeting, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. < The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part XVIII This large home and barn kept Hannah Falk busy in every season. Hannah is pic­ tured here with her daughter Nettie Hyde. Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died aCd'ge 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, ‘Dock,’ or Dr. Hyde. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Lottie Fox, just 16, is helping Hannah now. Hannah mentioned she will have a new helper in a few weeks. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. Wednesday, Aug. 26 It is real cold today. I am to Nettie’s today and stayed all night. Nettie, Rankin and Leta went to Cloverdale this morning and got 3 dozen cans, quarts to Howard Mosier’s and Mrs. Judkins and I, we peeled 2 bushels of peaches and Nettie canned them. What a pain I had in my back between my shoulders and my neck. Nettie canned 20 quarts of peaches and made 6 cans of jelly and then this after­ noon the Anson boys came here to Dr. Hyde’s to thrash. Vem Brown is here a dragging for Dock. Four thrashers slept in the house and Vern. Then some slept to the bam and Lottie sleeps with Nettie and Rankin, Leta and Lora with Dick, Opal with Mrs. Judkins and I. Frank Doster here and killed a sheep for the thrashers tomorrow. Thursday, Aug. 27 Little Cleo Hyde’s birthday. If she had lived 2 days more she would have been 2 years old. The little angel in Heaven. The Sabbath school picnic was at Gull Lake today. Mrs. Judkins and I, we are at Nettie Hyde’s. The thrashers are here all day and tonight. They will be here most all day tomorrow. Leta, Lora, and Opal and Rankin all up in the field. I went to Cecilia Diamond’s to get sorhe* but­ ter and 6 cups and saucers, 6 knives and forks. Leta and Opal went with me. Then Nettie went this afternoon. I took care of the chil­ dren and wiped dishes. Mrs. Judkins and I, jve husked com and cut it from the cob. Mary Fox and George and Mark Fox’s girl Bertha here. Dock had to go over to Mr. Kenion’s, somebody is real sick. He had to go after dark way over there. Nig is over here with me. He sleeps with me upstairs. So does Opal and Mrs. Judkins. Herman Lurk stole Jake Johnson’s dog and they served him and sent him to jail. Friday, Aug. 28 It is lots cooler today. Mrs. Judkins and I are to Nettie Hyde’s. The thrashers was to Dr. Hyde’s ‘till 10 o’clock before they done thrashing. I took Opal up to the field and she could ride down on the wagon back of the engine. Dr. came to town and Opal and I, we came home with him. I picked a bushel of my tomatoes and gave to Nettie when she came and brought Mrs. Judkins down tonight. Opal and I got my mail and I got 2 lbs. of coffee to Det Blackman’s 46 cts. and a dozen rubbers for my cans 5 cts. and I got a lb. of coffee to Mrs. Nelson’s 25 cts. and 3 doz. of eggs 31 cts. and 2 watermelons to Temples 20 cts. Nettie brought my canned peaches and my empty cans and some victuals. I brought a can of milk. Opal staid with me tonight and Leta went home with Sarah Johnson and staid all night. Bertha Willis was to Nettie’s today. Saturday, Aug. 29 It is a nice pleasant day today. Van Willis came to Orra Storms’ today. Orra Storms is not so well for a few days. Little Opal and Mrs. Judkins here. I dug a half bushel of pota­ toes and washed them. Frances McDonald here and brought me a chicken. I paid her 25 cts. I cooked it for dinner. I saved a lot of CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS 2014/2015 HAND PATCHING HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVING The City of Hastings is accepting bids for hand patching of hot mix asphalt paving at var­ ious locations throughout the City of Hastings. Complete specifications are available at City HalL 201 East State Street, Hastings. Questions may be addressed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, at 269.945.2468. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Perspective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful com­ pletion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. Contractors shall also be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 2014/2015 Hand Patching Hot Mix Asphalt Paving”. Tim Girrbach 77589275 Director of Public Services morning glory seeds and 4 o’clock seeds. Mrs. Wilcox here. Opal and I went to Mr. Nelson’s store and got Opal 5 cts. of candy, 5 cts. of peanuts and I got 14 cakes of Lenox soap for 50 cts. Then just [before] night Mrs. Judkins, Opal and I went into the cemetery. Then Opal and I went after my mail. I got a return card from the 2 dollars that I sent for the books, The People's History of the United States. Mr. James Perigo here. He paid me 4 dollars, interest money on 50 dollars. Earl Paine gave me a little jug of milk that Nettie sent to me. Louisa and her little boy Frank were here tonight and Sarah Johnson here tonight and Willie Merlau here tonight. How Opal played with Louisa’s little boy. We had some peaches to eat that I got to John Cairn’s tonight 10 cts. and I got a muskmelon 10 cts. Little Opal is as happy as a clam with me. I mopped the kitchen and pantry. Cleaned tomato seeds. Jim Havins came to get swill. Sunday, Aug. 30 It is a nice cool day today. Opal is here with me yet. Birdie, Frances and Willie here, they stopped from meeting. Dr. McLeay is a going to speak from the Epworth League tonight from the effects of alcohol. We had muskmel­ on to eat today. Lib and Dee Storms, her son from El Paso, Texas was up to Albert Storms today to see Orra. She is real sick. I took a bath, so did Opal Hyde. I paid Frances for her butter that she brought me today, 3 1/2 lbs., 14 cts. a pound, 49 cts. She brought me a can of milk and a few grapes. They are not ripe. I gave them some of my peaches that I got to Cairn’s last night. Birdie and Willie Merlau came along tonight and we went down to the League to hear Dr. McLeay lecture on alco­ hol. Opal went with us and she was real good. Monday, Aug. 31 It is a very nice day. Mrs. Judkins and Opal Hyde is still here today and tonight. I cleaned my phlox drumondie seed and put it away also my pink seed and I shelled my string beans in the bam and cleaned them and swept the bam all out. Leta and Lora here just a minute. They came for some bolts for Dock. Luta Armstrong and Nina Brandstetter here. I gave Luta some slips for Bessie Armstrong. Emily gave me a slip from one of Bessie’s. I took up 5 different begonias and put them in crocks and watered the plants all up good. Opal and I went down to Emily Armstrong’s and took some of Opal’s dirty clothes down to have Emily Armstrong wash them. When she washes Nettie’s clothes. Nettie came down with her washing to Emily Armstrong’s. She was here a few minutes, she did not get out of the buggy. Orra is get­ ting weaker all of the time, so Bell Adams told me tonight. I got a quart of milk to Mrs. Smith’s tonight. Mrytle Smith brought it to me. Nettie sent some milk to me by the creamery boy that carries the milk. Jimmy Johncox here and paid me 8 dollars interest on his note. Nettie brought me a loaf of bread topight. I ain so tired tQuighJ.„^. ^ . _ Tuesday, Sept. 1 It is lots cooler today. Nettie came here and went and got Mr. John Drummond’s buggy and she and Opal and I and Leta and Rankin all went to Hope to my place and we got a market basket full of grapes and got a lot of peaches and Nettie took a market basket full to Mrs. Drummond. John Dearing is a living on my place in Hope Township. Opal staid to Nettie’s tonight. I saw Mrs. Pope today when we came from Mr. Dearing’s. We saw Tom Fox’s family as we came along. Mrs. Judkins went to Mrs. Wilcox today then' came back tonight. Mary Dearing is lots better now. We picked a big bag of Hazelnuts today along the road and saw Nellie Penals to her mother’s as we went along over in Hope. Wednesday, Sept. 2 I got a quart of milk to Mrs. Smith’s 5 cts. It is a beautiful day today. Mrs. Judkins and I, we peeled a bushel of peaches this forenoon and I canned 7 quarts of peach pickles and I have 3 tin pans most full ready to can' in the morning and over half bushel to peel and can tomorrow. Mr. Wheeler came down after Mrs. Judkins and I, to go to his house. They had a reception for silver haired ladies and gentlemen. Held by the Epworth League at the home of Reverend C.S. Wheeler, Wednesday p.m. [Sept.] August 2, 1896. Those that was there, James Havins and wife, Manly Chase and wife, Mrs. Catharine Hart, Mrs. Mary A. Mosier, Mrs. Keys, Mrs. Mary Colwell, Mrs. Cahill, Mrs. Richie, Mrs. Sarah Collier, Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Judkins and Hannah Falk, Dr. Sacket, A.D. Storms, William Brown, Frank Wales, Mrs. Higgins, the blind lady and Birdie Merlau, Mary and Myrtle Smith, Bell Adams, Jennie Drummond, Frances and Estella McDonald, Mary Brown, Mrs. Perkins, Maude Ruggles. We had a splendid supper here tonight. I saw Dr. Hyde. He said Rankin came near a dying last night. He had spasms. He thought he was dead one time. He ate some grapes, they were not ripe. I got my mail and a watermelon and some onions. Hannah’s daughters, Frances Merlau and Nettie Hyde, were 15 years apart in age. So her grandchildren ranged in age, as well. In 1896, Birdie and Willie Merlau were 24 and 22 years old, respectively. Leta and Lora Hyde, who are often mentioned going to or from school, were 9 and 8 years old, respec­ tively. Cleo Hyde, who died just shy of her 2nd birthday, would have been 5. Opal, who has been spending several days with Hannah, turned 3 in June,and little Rankin was 20 months old, as of the writing of the diary. Yet another grandchild would follow several years later. Paul Hyde was bom in May 1905. (To be continued) One dead; two seriously injured in M-66 crash One driver was killed and another driver and passenger seriously injured in a two-vehi­ cle crash at about 9:38 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of East State Road and M-66 north of Nashville. A 19-year-old Wexford County man, Tyler Steeby, was killed at the scene The 82-year-old driver of the other vehicle and his 79-year-old passenger, both from the Woodland area, were seriously injured and both were transported to an area hospital. Police are not releasing their names at this time. Initial investigation reports from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department show the 19year-old was traveling east on East State Road in a Buick Century. He apparently failed to stop at the M-66 intersection and collided with a southbound 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. Police report Steeby was not wearing a seatbelt. The elderly couple were reportedly wearing seatbelts. Police closed M-66 for several hours and traffic was rerouted around the intersection in all directions. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST 4: J 9 V: Q 10 8 5 ♦: 9 3 2 9876 10 7 3 ’ V: AK7 63 2 ♦: 8 6 54 EAST SOUTH 4: 6 5 4 2 V: J 9 4 ♦: 5 A K 10 3 2 4: AKQ8 V: ♦:AKQJ 10 7 4 QJ Dealer: West Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 94? North East South 2V Pass 34? Pass 5f West Pass Pass Today’s hand came up in an American Contract Bridge League Regional Tournament held in Petoskey recently. On this particular hand, three players presented their best suits to good advantage. With West passing, North opted to show his good hearts by using a Weak Two bid and bid 2V. That bid promised a six-card heart suit with most or all of his points in the heart suit. That is exactly what he had. While it is not customary to bid a preemptive bid after a preemptive bid, in this case, East saved the day for their partnership by bidding the club suit and offering a strong lead choice for her partner should she be the one to lead. As it turned out, that was a smart move, as oth­ ers opted to pass over the clubs. That created a problem for her partner as she did not know which suit to lead to prevent the North/South team from taking overtricks. In this hand, however, after hearing partner bid the heart suit and her opponent bidding the club suit, South jumped to game in diamonds, bidding a sound 54 game. All passed, and the lead on this hand was the 94?. South looked over the lead as well as the dummy displayed by partner North. It appeared that there would be two club losers and perhaps a spade loser. There would be no diamond losers, and what a pity that a spade or a heart had not been led. That would have been a way to use the AV and the KV to dispose of the two club losers. Alas, that did not happen on this hand although it appears that other defenders,, without the lead-directing club bid, did in fact not lead a club and allowed the South defender to get to the board and use the AV and the KV to discard the Q# and the J4?. For this hand, however, South was content to know that she had made the best possible bid of 54. The defenders did in fact take the first two club tricks with the A 4* and the K#. They would take no further tricks as South in complete control of the trump suit drew the diamonds in three rounds and played the spades from the top: A4, K4, Q4, and the 84 became the eleventh trick for South, and a bid and made game. Taking 400 points was an average score on this hand as the competitors successfully stuck in the club bid, strongly encouraging her partner to lead a club if she were on lead. As it turned out, that is exactly what happened, and it limited the North/South pair to the eleven tricks and no more. Those pairs that failed to let their partner know about the club suit, even though there was not much more there, allowed the North/South team in one instance to bid and make a 6f small slam and in another instance to take two overtricks. Those pairs who allowed the overtricks or the slam received the lowest scores on this hand. The takeaway is straightforward on today’s hand: Telling your partner anything about your hand is always an important consideration. With neither side being vulnerable and North bid­ ding a weak suit, it was quite an easy move for East to bid the club as a lead-directing call. As it turned out, that was the correct move for the East/West pair as defenders. They kept the North/South team from scoring undeserved overtricks and managed to have an average board instead of a low or bottom board. Those East/West pairs that failed to bid the clubs the first time they were able to bid them, were unable to find the correct lead and picked the wrong suit. Help your partner out by informing her about the suit that you would like to have her lead to you. You will be giving her a lot of information that will benefit your partnership. Good luck on sharing and communicating with your partner both on offense and on defense. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http ://betterbridgeinbarry countymichigan.blogspot.com) CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS 2014/2015 SIDEWALK & CURB & GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for its annual concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replacement program. This work is to be bid on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured in-place quantities. Complete specifications are available at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. Questions may be addressed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, at 269.945.2468. Bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregulari­ ties in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best inter­ est, price and other factors considered. Prospective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 2014/2015 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter. 77589277 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services �Page 10 — Thursday, September 4, 2014 - The Hastings Banner Glad to see local gridders get chance to play for hardware Valley Association and help create the new Greater Lansing Activities Conference. I can’t wait to see if Maple Valley and Lakewood are ever able to build some kind of rivalry. I can’t wait to see if any other local teams ever get a chance to play for a trophy. Can’t we get a bronzed M-37 sign for the Trojans and Saxons to play for each year? How about the Consolidation Cup for the Vikings and Lions to battle for? .Okay, at some point its overboard, but it’s always fun. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following: TABLED Case Number SP-4-2014 Giacinto A. Lucci, (property owner) Location: 9854 Curtis Road in Section 36 of Maple Grove Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use per­ mit for a Home Occupation - Major per Section 2339 (i.e., restoring old airplanes and selling excess parts) in the A zoning district. Case Number SP-7-2014 Kevin Ballard, (property owner) Location: 5350 W. Barnum Road in Section 20 of Irving Twp. Purpose: Requesting a special use per­ mit for an Accessory Dwelling per Section 2305 in the RR zoning district. MEETING DATE: September 22, 2014. TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room, (former Hastings Library Building) at 121 South Church Street, Hastings Ml . Site inspections of the above described properties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the day of the hear­ ing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or emailed to jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The special use applications are avail­ able for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings Michigan 49058 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.); Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as sign­ ers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284. Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk 77589257 Hurray for the Panthers and Lions. Delton Kellogg’s varsity football team is sharing its annual Veterans Game tradition with Maple Valley, and the game will bounce back and forth between the two communi­ ties each year honoring all the area’s veterans. The plan is for veterans to join the teams on the field for the national anthem, and to present the winning team with the trophy with both teams respectfully lining up on the field at the end of the contest. It’s an admirable thing to celebrate those who have helped protect and build this nation. It’s an admirable thing to add some fun to a kid’s life too. Someone in Battle Creek or Kalamazoo might joke about how the Lions and Panthers are celebrating veterans in September because they’re always done playing before Veterans Day. That’s part of what excites me most out this new contest though. I’d love to see the Lions or Panthers winning playoff games year after year, but there just aren’t many varsity football teams still playing on Veterans Day each November. Only 256 teams make the state playoffs. A quarter of those win a district championship trophy. Trophies are few and far between in varsity football. They’re basically reserved for con­ ference champions and playoff champions. Medals and trophies get a bad rap because of how readily they’re handed out on the youth level, but I’ve seen how excited five-year-old soccer players are to get their medal at the end of the year even though no one technically kept score during any of their con­ tests. High school football trophies are so few and far between the MHSAA has been com­ piling a list the last few years. They send media outlets weekly updates about which tro­ phy games are coming up. The organization says there are “nearly” 80 trophy games on its list. How many chances does a high school wrestling, volleyball, tennis, cross country or golf team get to win a trophy each season? I’d say they get a chance or two a week. I know it messes with vacations, but I love seeing a varsity basketball team get the chance to win a random tournament trophy in late December. I love that this rivalry is going to be kept alive, even though the conference ties between the Lions and Panthers were severed when Maple Valley decided to leave the Kalamazoo Delton Kellogg Schools currently has two openings for a Special Education Teacher/Elem. and MS. g § Send cover letter and resume to: Carl Schoessel, Interim Superintendent, Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St., Delton Michigan 49046. Deadline for submitting resumes is September 3, 2014. CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS Digital Entry Sign The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is requesting sealed bids for an electronic LED display dig­ ital entry sign to be located at the Cook Road and West State Street intersection. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best interest, price and other factors con­ sidered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the out­ side of the submittal package "Sealed Bid - Digital Entry Sign". 77589273 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2014 TAX ALLOCATION NOTICE The Rutland Charter Township Board will discuss for approval the 2014 tax allocation rate proposed to be levied for the year 2014 at its regular board meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Robin J Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 77589077 PUBLIC NOTICE The proposed budget of the Barry Conservation District for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014 will be present­ ed to the District Board for final approval at the regular monthly meeting on Friday, September 12, 2014 at -7:30 a.m. at the Deckside Room of Pennock Hospital, Hastings. The public is invited to comment on the proposed budget at this time. Copies of the proposed budget are available at the District office located at 1611 S. Hanover, Suite 105, Hastings (Secretary of State building). 77589281 CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS 2014/2015 TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL PROGRAM The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for its annual tree trimming and removal program. Bid propos­ al forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the out­ side of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - 2014/2015 Tree Trimming and Removal”. 77589279 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 FREE HEAT AND hot wa­ ter. Eliminate monthly heat­ ing bills with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. D-2 Outdoor wood boilers. 616-877-4081. Garage Sale LARGE CHURCH GA­ RAGE sale. Christmas items, end tables, nisc. Saturday September 6th 8 to 4. 1240 W. State Rd. Hastings. Estate Sale ELEGANT ESTATE SALE 5680 Thornapple River Drive Grand Rapids, 49512 (between 60th & Kilmer) Friday Sept. 5, 9-5 ’ Saturday Sept. 6, 9-2 Numbers @ 8:30 Friday This 5000sq. foot home fea­ tures lovely home furniture and furnishings. There is a very large John­ son-Hadley dining table with 8 chairs and a matching buffet and server; several so­ fas including a queen and twin sleeper; many lovely side and occasional chairs; side and coffee fables; bar stools; all kinds of lamps; lovely leaded glass door cab­ inet; Howard Miller mantle clock; Baldwin Brass candle­ sticks; a second dining table with 10 chairs and buffet; Stow & Davis executive sol­ id walnut desk; maple drop leaf table; marble top 3 drawer chest; 2 marble top bedside tables; beds and 4 dressers and chest of draw­ ers with mirror; very nice full sleep set; vintage desk; oak sofa table; globe; metal upholstered bench; lift chair; book case; oak coat rack;; lots of beautiful custom framed artwork; lovely old books and much more. Franciscan Ivy dinnerware; Corelle Old Town Blue dishes; Mikasa Amethyst Provence Garden glasses never used; Franciscan Maderia Plum stemware; Fosto­ ria Swirl stemware in two colors; small kitchen appli­ ances; 2 microwaves; cook and bake ware and flatware for two complete kitchens. Lots of ladies high end cloth­ ing and shoes; bedding and linens; lots of very nice holi­ day; large set of Zane Gray books; vintage christening dresses and very old large doll dress. Many office chairs and 2 tall file cabinets; nice park bench; ladders and step stools and so much more to discover. Sale by: The Cottage House Antiques Estate and Moving Sales 616-901-9898. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. The County of Barry is ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS for SNOWPLOWING & SNOW REMOVAL for their parking lots located in downtown Hastings The term of the contract will be for the year begin­ ning November 15, 2014 and ending November 14,2017. The closing date for the bid is October 3, 2014 at 2 p.m. Bids shall be submitted to Barry County Buildings and Grounds, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid, please visit our web site at www.barrycounty.org or call (269) 945-1293. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, building and grounds supervisor, at (269) 838-7084. HASTINGS 4 . । G MIDDLE LAKE RENTAL. 3br, apartment, includes, washer, dryer, stove, refrig­ erator, dishwasher, central air, $875 a mbnth plus secur­ ity. Ask for Joe (269)838­ 2650. 269*205*4900 llil ITV Downtown Hastings Heaters iGQTI.com and on Facebook) JJALITYr___ onStateSL^ BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00’6:00 PM - excludes Digits! 3D___________ Q No passes LIVING ESTATE SALE of Jay & Eileen Shook ' 10064 Crossroads Circle, Caledonia 49416. (Off 100th St. near Cherry Valley (M-37) Life long Caledonia Residents. Monday Sept. 8, 9-5 Tuesday Sept. 9, 9-2 Numbers @ 8:30 Monday Mr. Shook has been an avid collector of Caledonia mem­ orabilia. There are so many interesting items here. 1880 Salesman Sample leather Bi­ ble, 1920's Atwater-Kent ra­ dio with horn that is like new condition and still works: antique photo al­ bums and many loose anti­ que photographs; old Sun and News from the 60's, 70's and 80's and some earlier. A sampling of the Caledonia memorabilia includes; Cale­ donia Dairy, Nelson B. Good, Ray Aldrich Agency, Staton & Co, C & Motor Sales, Tape & Martin, State Bank of Caledonia, Caledo­ nia Drug Store and more. There are glass negatives of DT Caledonia, old deeds and lots of other random Ca­ ledonia ephemera. You won't be disappointed. . 1880's family made quilt; vintage linens; estate jewelry (on site sale hours only) anti­ que crocheted bed cover; Howard Miller wall clock; oak glider; dresser with mir­ ror; Ethan Allen dining ta­ ble, chairs and china cabinet; bar stools; Michigan Maple dining table made in Cadil­ lac; variety of antique stools, benches and chairs; end and coffee tables; lovely 3 drawer antique chest; lamps and other household decor. A collection of wedding photos from the 50's and 60's Crackle glass, Blenko and depression glass; leaded glass window; hand made dry sink, Tell City Wall shelf; Corelle; Pfalzgraff and lots of cook and bake ware. Wonderful collection of walking sticks; oil lamps; an­ tique cedar chest; antique baby clothes and doll beds; beautiful antique beaded pil­ low; old post cards; advertis­ ing bullet pencils, all adver­ tising early Caledonia busi­ nesses, many ham radios and huge collection of insu­ lators. Very large ash tray collec­ tion and an amazing collec­ tion of Petoskey stones and other gem stones. Avery nice gemstone collection in a glass fronted wood case. Large box chair caning sup­ plies. This is such an inter­ esting sale not to be missed. Please do NOT PARK in the condo complex. There is plenty of parking leading in­ to the Condos. Sale by The Cottage House Antiques Es­ tate and Moving Sales. 616­ 901-9898. (S) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 9/5-9/10 TITUS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANCE FALL MOVIES | Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 AM j I NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (PG) | THE HUNORED'FOOT JOURNEY (PG) FRI-SUN 11:00, 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 MON-WED 4:20, 7:00, 9:40 Q AS ABOVE SO BELOW (R) FRi-SUN 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 6:50, 9:30 MON-WED 4:40, 6:50, 9:30 O® THE NOVEMBER MAN (R) FRI-SUN 11:30, 2:00, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 MON-WED 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 ©IF I STAY (PG-13) FRI-SUN 11:15, 1:50, 4:10, 6:40, 9:20 MON-WED 4:10, 6:40, 9:20 25 DRIVERS NEEDED! Learn to drive forH.O. WOLDING, INC. NO EX­ PERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers can earn $850/wk + Benefits! Carrier covers cost! Home Every Weekend! Now offering Driver Trainees $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! 1-800­ 882-7364. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Business Services GARAGE DOOR & opener repair special. $30 off broken springs and openers repair. Free estimates. Call Global Discount Garage Doors, (616)334-3574. Help Wanted OFFICE ASSISTANTWE’RE looking for someone with computer experience with the ability to accurately and efficiently handle data entry, filing, answer phones and do occasional cashier­ ing. Applicant must be de­ tailed oriented, self-motivat­ ed and be good at time man­ agement. Up to two part­ time positions at 24-32 per week are available with the possibility of full time in the future. Apply in person, send email/resume to Bob's Gun & Tackle Shop, Inc., Attn: Office, 2208 W. M43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058. bobsgt@voyager.net Community Notices BENEFIT DINNER & AUCTION Sunday, September 7, 2014 100% of the proceeds gb to Eathan Callihan son of Doug and Becky Callihan. Eathan was injured and has a spinal cord injury which has caused paralysis from the chest down. He has on­ going medical care that cre­ ates many expenses. Dinner 12pm-2pm. 209 S. State, Freeport. Spaghetti, chicken Alfredo, garlic bread, salads, home­ made desserts. Auction 3pm until sold out. Many items donated from local residents of Freeport and businesses. To donate items for auction: Contact Candy 269-804-7313 OR Linnia 269-767-4030. CHICKEN BBQ SEPTEM­ BER 13th from noon until chicken is gone. Country Chapel UMC, 9275 S. M37, Dowling ML For more info, call (269)721-8077 or see web site www.countrychapelumc.org. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such prefer­ ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Automotive 2011 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 97,570 miles, $11,000. (269)945-3426. $ TOP OOLLAR $ Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY gogoautoparts.com 77582776 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4, 2014 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC SALE Real Estate Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of an Order to Seize Assets issued out of the 48th Circuit Court, State of Michigan, in favor of Comerica Bank against the Goods and Chattels and Real Estate of Gary Stevens, Shirley Harris, et al. in said County to me directed and delivered, I have levied upon and taken the following described Goods and Chattels, that is to say: The real property located at 4831 Torsten Dr, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-028-00 and 4809 Torsten Dr., Orangeville Township, Barry County, Ml, Parcel No. 11-005-050-00. Legal descriptions: Parcel. 1: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 18, Sam Bravata Plat for Point of beginning; thence North 15 degrees 53' West, 175.22 feet; thence Northeasterly 183 feet on 216 foot radius curve to the left; thence South 68 degrees 0T East 1’30 feet; thence North 46 degrees 39' East 48.46 feet; thence South to a point on line North 88 degrees 20' East from point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 20' West to point of beginning. Parcel2: Commencing at the corner common to Lots 22 & 23, Chateau Park #1 and Southwesterly side of said plat for beginning; thence West to point due South and 150 feet east of Southwest corner of Lot 1, of said plat- thence South 46 degrees 29' West 48.46 feet- thence North 68 degrees West 130 feet; thence South to South section line of Section 5; thence East to a point 505.36 feet West of South 1/4 corner; thence North 24 degrees 42' West 590.19 feet, thence North 14 degrees 42' West 144.48 feet, thence North 4 degrees 42' West 159.92 feet, thence North 24 degrees 4T East 147.6 feet to the corner of Lots 23 and 24 to begin­ ning. Except commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot 53 of the plat of Chateau Park #2, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on Page 56; thence North 56 degrees 10’00" West 134.06 feet (134.00 feet plat dimen­ sion) to the Northwest corner of said Lot 53 and the Southwest corner of Lot 23 of the plat of Chateau Park #1 according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 71 and the place of beginning; thence South 24 degrees 34'03" West 147.30 feet (South 24 degrees 4T West 147^60 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of said Lot 53; thence South 04 degrees 56’21" East 87.67 feet (South 04 degrees 42' East 87.68 feet plat dimension) to the Southwest corner of Lot 54 of Chateau Park #2; thence South 89 degrees 44'53" West 213.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 10'58" East 249.18 feet; thence North 89 degrees 44'53" East 220.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 23; thence South 56 degrees 10’00” East 50.02 feet (50.00 feet plat dimension) to the place of beginning. All of which I shall expose for sale at Public Auction or Vendue to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse, 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, (Main floor Lobby) on the 25th day of September, 2014 A.D., at 10:00 o’clock in the A.M. Dated: 7/28/2014 Shannon Grizzell-Cadieux Court Officer/Deputy Sheriff 77S88419 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TQ COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSEiT>LEASE<CWTA€T0UR GFRCE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark McNatt, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated February 5, 2002, and recorded on February 13, 2002 in instrument 1074816, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Nine and 93/100 Dollars ($57,409.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 212 and 213, lying East of the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw RailRoad, all in the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 21, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #439687F03 (08-21) (09-11) 77588932 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Eugene T. McDonald and Susan M. McDonald, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated April 3, 2009 and recorded April 9, 2009 in Instrument Number 20090409-0003905, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Eight and 16/100 Dollars ($237,268.16) including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER 11, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Land situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of MichiganCommencing at the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence North 648.76 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 671.24 feet; thence East 660.00 feet; thence South 676.00 feet; thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 14, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-009794 (08-14) (09-04) 77588832 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTApT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man and Amanda J. Smith, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2007, and recorded on January 11, 2008 in instrument Wt-0ttoo387.,a^clT ’ assigned.. fty" said’ Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Four and 34/100 Dollars ($109,744.34). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barr^ County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 27; thence South 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section 27 to the true point of beginning; thence East 200.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Section 27; thence South 600.00 feet parallel with said West line; thence West 200.00 feet parallel with said North line; thence North 600.00 feet along said West line to the point of beginning. Containing 2 acres, more or less, and being sub­ ject to any easements, restrictions or conditions of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 21, 2014 . For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #363947F04 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588900 Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS REVOCABLE TRUST In the Matter of: Bennett Family Trust, u/a/d 08/08/2013 and restated 03/06/2014 TAKE NOTICE: The Bennett Family Trust was established August 8, 2013 and restated March 6, 2014. The Grantor was: Nancy Bennett who lived at 690 W. Main Street, Middleville, Michigan 49333, and who died on August 6, 2Q14. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Creditors of the dece­ dent, Nancy Bennett, are notified that all claims against the Bennett Family Trust will be forever barred unless presented to: Terry A. Bennett, Successor Trustee, at 2775 Ryan Road, Hastings, Ml 49058, within 4 months after the date of publica­ tion of this notice. Dated: September 2, 2014 David F. Kiel (P43048) ORTON, TOOMAN, HALE, McKOWN & KIEL, P.C. 314 Trowbridge St., P.O. Box 239 Allegan, Ml 49010 (269) 673-2136 Terry A. Bennett, Successor Trustee 2775 Ryan Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269)945-2715 77589285 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Travis Johnson, a married man and Julie Johnson his wife, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2009, and recorded on April 2, 2009 in instrument 20090402-0003713, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Four and 85/100 Dollars ($46,804.85). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Block 3 of Kenfield's 2'nd Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 37 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemptionperiod. Dated: August 21, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442228F01 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588955 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Emmett Swan and Alise Swan, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 1998, and recorded on June 19, 1998 in instrument 1012166, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wilmington Trust National Association, as Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-CL1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-CL1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum oFThirty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Six and 60/100 Dollars ($34,296.60). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 25, 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11 of Assessor's Plat No. 2 of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan described as part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3, North, Range 7 West Castleton Township, Barry County Michigan, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of land con­ veyed by Alanson W Phillips to Lansing Briggs, thence East 77 feet, thence South 142 feet, thence West 77 feet, thence North 142 feet to the place of beginning, Castletoon Township, Barry County Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 28, 2014 For more information, please,call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #443485F01 (08-28)(09-18) ' 77589043 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting August 13, 2014 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Clerk DeVries, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel, Trustee Behrens & Treasurer McGuire Also present were 13 guests. Agenda was approved Minutes were approved, as corrected. Commissioners report Public comments, if any, were received. Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. Supervisor, Treasurer, Trustees and Clerk’s Report’s were received. Approved to pay Township bills for $35,625.11 Approved to offer a bid on property located at 10034 S. Norris Rd Approved Firehouse addition bid Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 77589283 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Dickinson and Kelly Dickinson, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2006 and recorded October 23, 2006 in Instrument Number 1171760, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 16/100 Dollars ($91,519.16) including interest at 8.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER 18, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan: All the South 1/2 of Lot Number 7 of Block Number 4 of H.J. Kenfields Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 9. Subject to easements, reservations and limitations of record if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 21, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-010003 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588942 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Raymond L King, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for BNC Mortgage, Inc.,its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 8, 2006 and recorded December 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1173977 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-BNC1 Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2007-BNC1, by assignment dated July 23, 2014 and recorded August 4, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-007286 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eighteen Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($88,018.84) including interest 10.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 18, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 7 West; thence West 4 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence East 4 rods; thence North 10 rods to the Place of Beginning. Also, commencing at the Northwest corner of the West half of the Northeast quarter of Section 26; and running thence East 4 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods to the Place of Beginning, all being in Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 9500 Thornapple Lake Rd, Nashville Ml 49073 The redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od. Dated: 8/21/2014 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007BNC1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-BNC1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-05706 (08-21 )(09-11) 777588962 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-26758-DE Estate of Steve N. Boomer, Deceased. Date of birth: 07/16/1953. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Steve N. Boomer, died 03/23/2013. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Norman E. Boomer, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 5265 East M-79 Hwy., Nashville, Michigan 49073 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 08/27/2014 Robert L. Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Norman E. Boomer. 5265 East M-79 Highway Nashville, Michigan 49073 77589255 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Brian Burley and Tracie Burley, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2003 and recorded April 18, 2003 in Instrument # 1102317 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and FortyTwo Cents ($176,651.42) including interest 8.23% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 25, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Block 4, Sandy Beach Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats 18. Lot 13 and the East half of Lot 14 Block 4 of Sandy Beach Park according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 18. Commonly known as 12942 Sweetland, Wayland Ml 49348 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expi­ ration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 8/28/2014 Household Finance Corp III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-08395 (08-28)(09-181 -- —^758.9052 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DEBBIE S. ARGETS1NGER , as joint tenants, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated the 8th day of December, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of December,. 2005 in Doc# 1157758 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE­ HOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand One Hundred Eighty Six & 16/100 ($158,186.16), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of September, 2014 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.530 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOTS 7,8,9 AND 10 OF BLOCK 1 OF CHAMBERLAINS ADDITION TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 7, EXCEPT THE NORTH 35 FEET OF LOTS 9 AND 10 During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 8/21/2014 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI­ CATES, SERIES 2006-3 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFI­ CATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Tro^, Ml 48098 (248) 362­ 2600 BOAARGETSINGER (08-21 )(09-11) 77588937 �Page 12 — Thursday, September 4, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Lions and Panthers quickly plan Veterans Game opportunity with the Panthers materialized. “Our two communities have a lot of proud veteran groups and we want to thank them and incorporate it into our rivalry game, and if we can raise some money for a great cause like the Wounded Warrior program, we’d like to be a part of That,” said Bates. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley will both be playing for their first victory of the season Friday, as will fellow Barry County teams Hastings and Lakewood. Thomapple Kellogg got the county’s lone victory in week one, topping Hamilton. TK has three straight road games to start the year, and will face a team Maple Valley and Delton Kellogg are very familiar with when it takes on Olivet Friday. Hastings looks to even its record at 1-1 when it plays host to Petoskey Friday. Lakewood travels to take on Belding. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Names for the event are still being thrown around, although something like the Annual Veterans Game with the Veterans Game Trophy will likely do. Delton Kellogg has honored its communi­ ty’s veterans at the first home football game of the season for the past few years, and with some quick planning the past few weeks the event is morphing into one that encompasses another community and its veterans. The Panthers and Lions will play their first annual Veterans Game Friday night, with kick-off set for 7 p.m. at Maple Valley High School. The event’s official name should be final­ ized by then. The traveling trophy, is sup­ posed to be ready for pick-up today. The plan is for the two teams to line up on their respec­ tive 40-yard lines following the game and to have veterans present the trophy to the win­ ning team. Veterans will also get into the game for free, and be invited down onto the field for the national anthem. Marines have tradition­ ally raised the flag at Delton. “It literally did just turn into something in the last two to three weeks, just putting these conversations together and we started plan­ ning for the future as soon as we got this one rolling and the trophy ordered and those types of things,” said Delton Kellogg varsity foot­ ball coach Ryan Bates. “Both (Maple Valley head coach Brian) Lincoln’s and mine’s wheels started spinning and we’re rolling with it.” They hope in the years to come to get digi­ tal camouflage jerseys ordered for each team. As a fundraiser, local families could sponsor a jersey and have their veteran’s name placed on the back. Any extra proceeds would be donated to a project like the Wounded Warriors fund. Maple Valley left the Kalamazoo Valley Association for the Greater Lansing Activities Conference this spring, but the two schools made sure to keep their friendly rivalry intact on the gridiron. “(Delton Kellogg athletic director) Mike (Mohn) and!, we talked bout how we wanted to still play each other because our two com­ munities are so similar and we wanted to keep a connection,” said Maple Valley athletic director Duska Brumm. “Coach Lincoln and I were talking about doing a Wounded Warrior game.” Coach Lincoln’s father is a veteran. He had been thinking about trying to set something up with another rival, Olivet, before the Current Records Thomapple Kellogg Delton Kellogg Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 O-K.Gold Ottawa Hills Thomapple Kellogg Hastings G.R. Catholic Central South Christian Wayland overall (league) 1-0 (1-0) 1-0 (1-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) KVA Constantine Kalamazoo United Schoolcraft Comstock Delton Kellogg Galesburg-Augusta Parchment overall (league) 1-0 (1-0) 1-0 (1-0) 1-0 (1-0) 0-1 (0-1) 0-1 (0-1) 1-0 (1-0) 0-1 (0-1) GLAC Olivet Lakewood Leslie Maple Valley Perry Stockbridge overall (league) 1-0 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0) 0-1 (0-0 Here’s a round-up of last Thursday’s local gridiron action. Coldwater 20, Hastings 0 A fourth-quarter goal-line stand was just a part of the big defensive effort by Coldwater that earned it a 20-0 victory over the Hastings The Saxon defensive front (right) gets set to battle with the Cardinals from Coldwater during Thursday’s varsity football opener inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The visiting Cardinals topped the Saxons 20-0. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) varsity football team in the 2014 season open­ er Thursday. The visiting Cardinals stuffed the Saxons on fourth down at their own 1-yard-line, then went 99 yards the other way to up their 10-0 lead to 17-0. Quarterback Luke Beckhusen broke free on a 58-yard touchdown run to cap off the drive, scoring his second touchdown of the evening. He also put his team up 7-0 with an 11-yard touchdown run in the opening quarter. A Saxon fumble set up that first Cardinal touchdown. The Cardinals limited the Saxons to just 140 yards of offense, and 118 yards on the ground. Jason Slaughter earned a majority of the Saxon yards, rushing 15 times for 57 yards. Cardinal senior kicker Blaze Watson was 2for-2 on extra-point kicks and also booted 44yard and 37-yard field goals. Beckhusen finished the game with 17 rush­ es for 114 yards, and completed l-of-2 passes for four yards. The Saxons didn’t have much success through the air. Quarterback Clay Coltson was l-of-8 passing for 22 yards. Alex McMahon had his team’s lone reception. McMahon also led the Saxon defense with 15 tackles. Tyler Youngs had ten tackles, Andrew Gee eight and Slaughter six for the Manny Quesada and Keegan Harvath each recovered fumbles for Hastings. Coldwater’s Luke Beckhusen is upended by Saxon safety Gage Pearson during the first half of the season opener Thursday in Hastings. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk 12.org THURSDAY, SEPT, 4 THURSDAY SEPT, 11 3:45PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 7:00PM Girls Varsity Golf GR Catholic Central OK Gold @ Quail Ridge Girls JV Volleyball TKHS Girls Fresh. Volleyball TKHS Girls Varsity Volleyball TKHS A 3: 45PM 4: 00PM 4: 30PM 5: 00PM 5: 45PM 6: 00PM 6: 30PM 7: 00PM A A A FRIDAY SEPT, 5 7:00PM Boys Varsity Football Petoskey High School H SATUIRDAY SEPT. € 8:00AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 10:00AM 11:30AM 1:00PM 3:00PM Girls Boys Girls Boys Boys Boys Boys Varsity Varsity JV JV Varsity Fresh. JV Volleyball Tennis Volleyball Soccer Soccer Football Football Harp. Crk. HS Cereal City A Hamilton High School A. Holt JV Invite A Kenowa Hills HS H Kenowa Hills HS H Petoskey High School A Petoskey High School A Girls Boys Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Varsity JV Fresh. Fresh. Varsity JV JV Varsity Golf Soccer Football Volleyball Soccer Volleyball Football Volleyball OK Gold @ Orchard Hills GR Catholic Central Hamilton High School GR Catholic Central GR Catholic Central GR Catholic Central Hamilton High School GR Catholic Central A H H H H H H H Times and dates subject to change F”-------------------------------------------------------------------- -------1 ■ Thanks to This Weeks Sponsnr^ MONDAY, SEPT, 8 3:45PM 4:00PM 4:00PM Girls JV Golf TKHS @ Yankee Springs A Boys Varsity Cross Co. MTK Invite A Girls Varsity Cross Co. MTK Invite A TUESDAY, SEPT. 9 5:00PM 6:45PM BoysJV Soccer Boys Varsity Soccer TKHS TKHS Girls JV Boys Varsity Golf Tennis South Christian HS TKHS 269-948-8500 www.barnesdc.com A A HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS WEDNESDAY. SEPT.JO 3:45PM 4:00PM Southside Professional Bldg. 300 Meadow Run Dr., Suite 2, Hastings, Ml H A Contact Nancy 945-2742 or hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule ■ Constantine 39, Delton Kellogg 0 Delton Kellogg didn’t have an answer for Constantine’s size Friday night, as the Panthers opened the Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a 39-0 loss to the vis­ iting Falcons. Constantine’s Taylor Reiff rushed eight times for 141 yards and three touchdowns and teammate Justin Hull rushed seven times for 106 yards and two more scores. The Falcons built a 25-0 half-time lead. “I was happy with how our kids responded to adversity. We played tougher defense than we did last year. There was some improve­ ment there. The biggest problem we had was they were just so much physically bigger than we are,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Ryan Bates. He said he was pleased with the leadership his running backs and quarterback showed in their first contest of the year. Zach Wyman led the Panthers on the ground, rushing nine times for 45 yards. Leighton Tobias had six carries for 44 yards. “We are definitely growing and we’re ahead of the game from where we were last year at this time,” said Bates. “Constantine is a dam good football team. They just keep coming at you. They deserve all the credit.” Thornapple Kellogg 38, Hamilton 7 The Trojans were excellent on both sides of the ball in their season opener at Hamilton Thursday. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity football team scored a 38-7 victory over the Hawkeyes. The Trojan offense had two guys rush for over 100 yards. The Trojan defense didn’t allow a point, and actually scored a touchdown of its own. Yates returned his interception 65 yards for a touchdown. Nick Iveson’s ensuing extra­ point kick put TK up 35-7. Iveson was perfect on extra-point attempts, and added a 35-yard field goal for the final points of the game in the third quarter. Yates’ big interception and return was set up well before the Trojans arrived in Hamilton Thursday. “Coach Pennfield set up the defense, and it happened just like he said it was going to happen during practice. Throughout the week he was putting the guys in the spot to make the pick. He just thought it was going to hap­ pen, and sure enough it did,” said TK head coach Chad Ruger. “Dan reached up and made a great catch, but the best part was a good stiff arm at about the 30-yard line and a good cut at about the 12-yard line. He did everything right there. “There was good pressure from the line to make the throw a little bit quicker and maybe a little bit off. Dan dropped into the zone and picked it. It was just a great run back, a good play-” . Aaron Motorzoen led the TK defense with nine tackles. Cole Cronkright had six tackles. Dan Yates and Gabe Kruisenga had intercep­ tions for TK. The lone points against TK came when Hamilton’s Nathan Pando returned a TK kick­ off 87 yards for a touchdown. That score cut a 14-0 TK lead in half in the first quarter. The Trojan defense also stuffed a Hawkeye drive near the goal-line in the final moments of the first half. The Trojans got a pair of touchdown runs from quarterback AJ Nye in the first half, and Nye also connected with Jackson Bronkema for a 40-yard touchdown pass. TK’s Connor Collier chipped in a 25-yard touchdown run for the only offensive touch­ down of the second half. Collier finished the night with 103 yards rushing. Nate Raymond led TK on the ground with 105 yards. Cronkright caught two passes for 39 yards. Nye was 4-of-5 passing for 75 yards total. “You want to have that be the way you start out your season, but I told the guys that’s just one step. It’s great to have a good win and get going, but that’s one step there. We know we have a lot of work to do. We know we have a lot of football yet tv play. I told them it,, but be ready w to come back to play. We have a lot of work and a lot of improving to do.” Fowler 35, Maple Valley 8 It wasn’t the opening night the Maple Valley varsity football team had hoped for. Fowler quarterback Derek Bengel tossed a pair of touchdown passes three minutes apart in the second quarter to build a 14-0 lead, then the Eagles bumped their lead to 35-0 with three third quarter touchdowns. Bengel finished the day 6-of-9 passing for 116 yards and three scores in his team’s 35-8 victory. The Eagle quarterback got his team on the scoreboard with 9:40 left in the first half, con­ nection with Clayton Simon on a 14-yard touchdown pass. Three minutes later he hooked up with Dallas Watts on a 5-yard touchdown pass. Justin Myers was a perfect 5-for-5 on extra-point kicks for Fowler. The Lions got their lone touchdown on a 1yard touchdown plunge by Ryan Mudge, who also ran in the two-point conversion. Mudge had 15 rushes in the game for 50 yards, and had the Lions’ lone pass reception. Lion quarterback Beau Johnson was 1-of6, and was intercepted once by Glenn Becker of the Eagles. Brock Weiler was the Lions’ leading gainer on offense, rushing 13 times for 71 yards. Corey Turner added six carries for 18 yards. Austin Cook had rushing touchdowns cov­ ering one yard and 65 yards for the Eagles in the third quarter, and Bengel threw his third TD of the night when Grant Platte took a pass 38 yards into the end zone. Cook rushed 15 times for 119 yards. The Lions outgained the Eagles on the ground, 168 yards to 160. Glenn Becker and Watts had 13 tackles each for Fowler. Cole Decker had six tackles to lead the Lion defense, while Johnson had five and Raymond Halliwill finished with four. Parma Western 35. Lakewood 20 to do ill their opener. New quarterback Alex Salgat played well. The Vikings rushed the ball effectively. They battled to the end. They just didn’t figure out a good enough way to stop Jackson Parma Western wide receiver Jacob Lefevre. Lefevre scored four touchdowns in the second quarter, helping his team build a 28-6 lead. The visiting Panthers went on to a 35-20 victory over the Vikings Thursday at Unity Field. “He was probably one of the better athletes we’ve seen,” Lakewood head coach Nick Continued next page Sprinkler appears to be aimed at neighbor Teen gets car before license, then gets ticket A 55-year-old Nashville woman called police Aug. 22, claiming her neighbor on Thomapple Lake Road was intentionally directing his sprinkler at the side of her trailer. She told police there was standing water between the service door and screen door on that side of her home and she wanted the neighbor to stop spraying her house. The woman told police she has had issues with the neighbor in the past and did not want to confront him herself. The neighbor told police he was only trying to water his lawn. He was told to adjust his sprinkler so it will not hit the neighbor’s home. A Battle Creek’s teen acquisition of a new vehicle was a lesson in procedure. He learned he should have had a driver’s license before driving the vehicle he just bought. The teen told police he had just purchased a Dodge Ram pickup and was drivihg it to a friend’s home to park. During the trip, however, the unlicensed driver reportedly gave the truck “too much gas” and ended up in the ditch near the intersection of Stuck and Leinaar roads, Delton. The truck was not damaged, and no one was injured in the incident. But the 18year-old Battle Creek driver received a citation for driving without ever having a driver’s license. The incident was reported about 4:15 p.m. Aug. 24. Suspicious salesman delivers sinking pitch An elderly Hastings woman told police a suspicious man came to her home, alleged­ ly trying to sell bug killer. She was the man appeared nervous while he was holding an empty spray bottle and rag. The woman said the man was Hispanic, dressed in a red shirt and khaki pants. The woman told police she did not see a vehicle, but saw the man walk toward State Road. The incident was reported Aug. 23 at about 9:14 p.m. Medication stolen from golf cart A 44-year-old Wyoming man told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies that his prescrip­ tion Xanax pills were stolen while he was golfing at Yankee Springs Golf Course Aug. 13. The man told police someone had been injured at the back of the golf course, and he left his golf clubs and personal items at the clubhouse while he tried to help with the medical issue. When he returned about 40 minutes later, almost all of the pills were gone. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4, 2014 t- Page 13 Saxon golfers best Lakewood in 18-hole dual by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood had the top two players and Hastings had the best team Wednesday. The Saxon varsity girls’ golf team won an unusual 18-hole dual with the visiting Vikings at Hastings Country Club, 392 to 405. Ashley Potter and Jackie Nevins each shot a 94 to lead the Saxons. Lakewood’s top two, both returnees from the team which finished fourth at the Division 3 State Finals last fall, were Kennedy Hilley who shot an 89 and Emily Barker who shot a 90. “It definitely looks like a team this year that is able to get four scores without neces­ sarily having one exceptional score,” said Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger. “We’re fairly deep the way its looking after four matches.” , Samantha Slatkin shot a 99 for the Saxons and Courtney Rybiski a 105. Lakewood’s third and fourth scores were a 111 from Maranda Barton and a 115 from Savanah Ackley. “I don’t think (we’ve) ever played (an 18hole dual) before,” Krueger said. “Playing the girls in two-somes, they played exceptionally fast. The first group finished in three and a half hours today, 18 holes walking. Everyone was basically done by four hours. I think it was good for the girls. I think they all just felt like they could play at their pace. They were relaxed and having a good time.” As far as the results over those 18 holes, Krueger was pleased to see his girls playing steady golf. The Saxons aren’t having many bad holes. “But we’re not being real successful at get­ ting the low numbers either,” Krueger said. “We’ve got to work on trimming off a stroke here or these. The short games can always use some work. We work at it every day. They’re willing to work.” The Saxons are slated to start the OK Gold Conference season this afternoon in the first league jamboree of the year at Quail Ridge. Lakewood’s Emily Barker chips the ball up onto the eighth green during her team’s 18-hole dual with the Saxons at Hastings Country Club Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikes finish 45 holes in three days, placing fifth at own invite The Saxons’ Samantha Slatkin hits her ball towards the green on number eight at Hastings County Club Wednesday, during her team’s victory, over visiting Lakewood. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Courtney Rybiski hits her tee shot on number eight during the Saxons’ win over Lakewood at Hastings Country Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) FOOTBALL, continued from previous page Boucher said. “He was tall and he went up and got the ball. He made a couple plays falling out of the end zone dragging his feet. He was definitely their man. Whenever they needed a big play, they went to him.” Lefevre ended the night with five catches for 115 yards. The four touchdowns covered 11, 64, 15 and 10 yards. The Vikings bracketed him more with two §uy s. in th=e-isecon4r halT, and Western- quarter­ back Austin Cooper didn’t look Lefevre’s way as often, but freshman wide receiver Steele Fortress made a nice play for his team’s lone second half score, in the third quarter. While Western was compiling 235 yards through t^e air, Lakewood was moving the ball on the'ground. The Vikings rushed the ball 44 times for”230 yards. Salgat led the way, carrying 31 times for 196 yards and two touchdowns. He also completed O-of-17 pass­ es for 110 yards one touchdown and one late interception on a desperate fourth down pass. “Alex Salgat played an unbelievable game at quarterback for us,” Boucher said. “That was his first game ever at quarterback in his entire life. He played a great game. He called the offense. He threw the ball well. He ran the ball extremely hard. I couldn’t ask for a better game out of him.” Salgat put the Vikings up 6-0 with a 1-yard touchdown run with just over two minutes left in the opening quarter. Western capped off its ensuing drive with Lakewood’s varsity girls’ golf team closed out a busy pre-Labor Day schedule by placing fifth at its own Lakewood Invitational Thursday at Willow Wood Golf Course. St. Joseph and Okemos dominated the 14team field, with St. Joseph edging the Chieftains 325 to 327. Third place Forest Hills Eastern finished the day with a score of 355. Hackett Catholic Central shot a 377 in fourth place and Lakewood scored a 380. Viking head coach Carl Kutch was pleased with his girls. Emily Barker earned a medal for her fifth­ place individual score of 79. “Her tee shots were excellent today and she put together a very nice round overall,” Kutch said. Lakewood also got a 93 from Maranda Barton, a 100 from Kennedy Hilley and a 108 from Taylor Hopkins. Barton and Hopkins both fired their personal best 18-hole scores, as did Aaron Keitzman who’s 120 was the Vikings’ sixth score. In the fifth spot, Savanah Ackley scored a 115 for the Vikings. St. Joseph was led by the day’s individual champion, Courtney Rooker, who shot a 72. Her team also got a 77 from Casey Singler, and 88s from Yuna Yang and Hannah Grail. Okemos got a 77 from Jessica Kim, an 80 Anderson and an 87 from Marcy Dahnke. All four of those scores were in the top ten for the day. Behind the top five teams, Marshall shot a 384, St. Johns 403, Grand Ledge 419, Holt 423, Mason 427, Mt. Pleasant 448, Portland 449, Ionia 464 and Charlotte 468. Bowling Scores Tuesday Trios X-Women 3-1; Mexican Connexion 3-1; Lo-K-Tion 3-1; Stekim Bombers 2.5-1.5; Shirlee’s Grands 2-2; Look Insurance 2-2; Sue’s Team 2-2; 2 Guys and a Lady 2-2; Moore Cubed 1.5-2.5; Coleman’s Insurance 1-3; Team Turkey 1-3; Ghost Team 1-3. High Game - D. McKee 225; E. Dunnigan 211; M. Moore 191. ‘ High Series - D. McKee 623; E. Dunnigan 540; R. Brummel 522. COME AND SEE ALL OUR NEW FRAMES IN STOCK!1 Delton Kellogg’s Tyler Risner squeezes through a hole with the football, between blocks from Dreke Lutterbeck (left) and Michael Davis. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lefevre’s score. A couple offensive line mis­ cues, including a bad snap, stalled Lakewood drives in the second quarter and the Panthers just kept putting up points. Boucher was pleased with the way his guys kept fighting in the second half. The Vikings got within 28-12 when Salgat completed a 50yard touchdown pass to Griffin Quisenberry midway through the half. Lakewood got the only points of the fourth quarter on a 54-yard touchdown run by Salgat, and his ensuing two-point pass to Quisenberry. Quisenberry had five receptions for 89 yards on the evening. Jacob Darling and Logan Poll led the Lakewood defense with five tackles each. “We did most of the things we set out to do. When you do that, you think you should win the game. It just didn’t happen,” Boucher said. Vikings do well in three-set matches F '■ Delton Kellogg running back Leighton Tobias finds open space to run around the right side during the second half against Constantine Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lakewood’s varsity boys’ tennis team got a pair of wins in its non-conference dual with visiting Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday morning. Both of them came in three sets. The Vikings third doubles team of Daniel Tennant and Sam McNeill bested TK’s Joel Church and Josiah Schmidt 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. The first singles match made it to three sets, but didn’t conclude all three, as the Vikings’ Nick Schuiling won when TK’s top player, Justin Bergstrom, resigned his match after multiple code violations. Schuiling won the first set 7-6(7) before falling 0-6 in the second. The two players were tied 5-5 in the third set when the match finished. The Vikings forfeited the fourth singles and fourth doubles matches to the Trojans, and TK won the other four flights in straight sets. Lake wood’s second doubles team of Carlton Wilcox and Jacob Elliott pushed the Trojans’ Kip Herich and Aaron Caemecki in the first set of their match, but were eventual­ ly downed 6-4, 6-0. ' MANY ~ CLEARANCE FRAMES TO CHOOSE FILM PROCESSING SAME DAY ( PROCESSING At Printing Plus we don’t send your film out-of-town or out of the U.S. We develop and process ON-SITE at our Hastings store! You get your negatives back with your prints. Everyday Low Price per roll 24 Top Quality Prints SHOP LOCAL 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 �Page 14 — Thursday, September 4, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Scots find their way through seams in TK defense by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Fighting Scots patrolled Thomapple Kellogg’s back line and waited for their chances. Caledonia’s varsity boys’ soccer team was caught offside a handful of times, but created at least as many great scoring chances in a 6­ 0 victory over the visiting Trojans Tuesday. “Building out of the back is one of the key things we want to build off of,” said Caledonia head coach Christian Niles. “It cre­ ates a lot of chances for us. We’ve got a lot of speed up top and smart front-runners.. It’s a different team from last year. We were really defensively strong last year.” Senior midfielder Austin Coon had a pair of goals and assist to lead the Fighting Scots. Junior midfield Vince Porritt had a goal and a pair of assists. The Scots also got one goal each from freshman forward Trenton Saylor, junior for­ ward Zaph Gauthier and senior midfielder Drew Muller. The Scots struck three minutes into the game, with Muller converting off assists from Gauthier and Saylor. 4 Twice Caledonia shots blasted off the crossbar and Scots were there to put rebounds home. Porritt settled the rebound of a shot by Coon midway through the first half and blast­ ed home a shot to put his team up 2-0. The Thornapple Kellogg’s Andrew Brown pushes up field with the ball during the first half of his team’s contest in Caledonia Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Scots’ fifth goal came when Porritt settled a rebound and dropped it back for an open shot by Saylor. Coon had a couple goals and Gauthier one by collecting passes as they broke through the back of the Trojan defense. “It all starts in the middle of the field,” said TK head coach Larry Jachim. “If you’re going to allow your opponent to turn, look and face down field and not have a defensive reaction in that area it gives them a great opportunity to split our defense with a pass. That displays the confidence level that the other team has, knowing that there is going to be that runner coming through and they just hit it.” . Niles, a 1997 Thomapple Kellogg gradu­ ate, was happy to see his team turn things around a bit after a tough 5-2 loss to Forest Hills Northern last week. “It’s always good getting together with the alma mater, playing Larry. He’s a good coach. He’s got some players over there. It just did­ n’t click for them today,” said Niles. The Trojans came into the game having scored a 1-1 draw against visiting Byron Center Thursday. “We improved on our midfield possession along with our first touches,” said Jachim. “We focused on playing our game and main­ taining our formation shape.” He said his team created great scoring opportunities with nice through passes, like one from Kyle Clark to Guy Piccione which resulted in the Trojans’ lone goal. Vikes score four wins at Kentwood The Vikings needed everyone Thursday, and everyone was successful. Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team improved to 12-1 overall this season with four impressive victories in one evening at East Kentwood High School. The Vikings knocked off Parchment 25-7, 25-6, South Christian 25-17, 25-23, Last Kentwood 25-21, 25-21 and Plainwell 25-12, 25-19. “It was a great showing tonight,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. “We are young, but we are willing to get faster, stronger and better. The seniors and juniors are doing an excellent job at leading the team and playing well.” A couple seniors led the Vikings in kills for the evening, with Vanessa Reynhout pound­ ing 40 and Gracie Shellenbarger 21. Reynhout added nine blocks and Shellenbarger had 11 digs. Lakewood got nine kills, seven assists, three blocks and two digs from Charlie Smith. Alivi a Benedict, one of"the Vikings’ four freshman, had ten kills, three blocks and four digs. Senior Marie Hendrickson added five kills and two blocks. Freshman Lisa Hewitt had four kills and three blocks. Junior Karly Morris had 27 digs for the Vikings. Sophomore Katelin Senneker and freshman Katelynn Kietzman added five digs and six aces each. Sophomore Rebecca Kutch had two digs and freshman Erica Potter had one to go with one block. “We peed to continue to work hard, because the success of this team will depend on everyone’s improvement and determina­ tion until the end,” Rowland said. “We are ready to work hard next week and tear down the game and focus on our blocking, defense and a quicker offense.” Lakewood suffered its only defeat of the season so far last Tuesday (Aug. 26) falling to Hudsonville at Northview High School, 25­ 16, 22-25, 15-10. Lakewood was 2-1 for the evening, topping Forest Hills Central 23-25, 25-20, 15-10 and Northview 25-23, 25-17. “It was a good day to learn and mature for the young freshman and sophomores,” Rowland said. “We had Hudsonville and let the game slip away from us. The personnel on the team is young but learning quickly how to compete for each point.” Gabie Shellenbarger had 68 assists and four aces in the three matches. Reynhout had 32 kills, Gracie Shellenbarger 18 kills and Benedict had 17. Morris led the team with 17 digs. Smith and Reynhout had seven blocks apiece. Delton trio combines for 7 goals in victory over Vikings Lakewood varsity boys’ soccer coach James' LeVeque knew Delton Kellogg had some talented players back this fall. He was under the impression that Cole Mabie had graduated last spring, after seeing him play in last year’s Division 3 District Tournament. Things might have been better for the Vikings if he had. Mabie was one of three Panthers to score multiple goals in a 7-2 victory over the visit­ ing Vikings Thursday afternoon. Lucas Hansen had three goals, Mabie two and Keith Malachowski two for Delton. Mabie also had three assists. Hansen had one assist and Noah Leinaar chipped in one as well. Jesse Waldron and Kevin Foltz scored the two Viking goals, while freshman goalkeeper Lane Allen made 16 saves in net. Delton Kellogg was 2-2 heading into its Kalamazoo Valley Association opener last night against visiting Hackett Catholic Central The Panthers return to action Saturday against the Kalamazoo Area Home School team. That game is set for 10 a.m. in Delton. The Panthers visit Comstock Monday for another KVA contest. Thornapple Kellogg’s Tyler VanderHeide (12) battles for possession of the ball with Caledonia’s Trenton Saylor in the midfield during the first half of Tuesday’s non-conference contest in Caledonia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Coldwater tops Saxons and Panthers to win DK tourney Delton Kellogg and Hastings both reached bracket play at the . annual Delton Kellogg Volleyball Invitational Wednesday. The host Panthers edged Hastings 22-25, 25-21,15-12 to reach the championship game where they fell to Coldwater in another threeset match. Coldwater was the only team to beat the Panthers during the course of the day. The two teams met in a cross-over match after pool play, with the Cardinals scoring a 20-25, 25-14, 16-14 victory. Coldwater topped Delton Kellogg 23-25, 25-21, 15-11 in the final. , • Delton started the tournament with a 25­ 15, 25-14 win over Comstock and a 25-12, 25-16 victory over Eau Claire. Hastings was 3-2 during the day, falling to Delton in the semifinals and Coldwater dur­ ing pool play. Coldwater won its match with the Saxons 25-15, 25-19. Hastings came back strong in their next three to top Bangor 25-12, 25-12, Comstock 25-9, 25-6 and then Bangor again 25-16, 25-9. lifetime of health. Groundbreaking & Construction February 2014 May 3,3014' Jone 2014 Sept 2014 Spring 2015 After another successful community Mud Run on the Ferris property the next step toward the new Pennock healthcare campus, site preparation, is proceeding on schedule. Prelimi­ nary work needed for the project is ongoing preparation, but we continue to move forward in planned stages. The following is an update on the progress to date. With several questions from the community regarding access to and from the new health­ care campus, we are happy to announce the completion of a traffic study by Progressive Engineering of Chicago. The summary of the report states that: "The traffic generated by the proposed hospital and medical office building develop­ ment will be accommodated by the existing adjacent roadway system without any improvements other than at site access points. The possible exception could be the southbound approach of Tanner Lake Road at M43/M37. That location should be monitored after the site develops to confirm or dismiss the need for improvements." The M37 Corridor Committee met on August 15 to review the traffic study. There was con­ siderable discussion about the possibility of creating two entrances from 1^137, rather than one, and one entrance onto Tanner Lake Road rather than two. Bob Coy, the MDOT repre­ sentative on the group, suggested that his team take another look at this and bring back a recommendation to the Committee in two to three weeks.. . Concerning site preparation, the very first step will be the process of removing the current farmhouse, bam and out buildings. While our hope was that the barn could be relocated during this stage, a couple of underlying factors have made that possibility impractical. It turns out that the barn is a Sears and Roebuck mail order barn, constructed with lami­ nated posts and beams that are fastened with nails, rather than solid posts and beams with pegging. In addition, much of the barn siding is tongue and groove. These factors make the value of the barn less than thought and the dismantling process much more difficult and there is a great likelihood that pieces would be heavily damaged during deconstruction. TKHS girls fifth at tough invitational Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ cross country team which placed 13th at the Division 2 State Finals last fall has just a few holes to fill in its line-up Freshman Lauren Lutz and junior Tannah Adgate led the group of Trojan newcomers when the Trojans opened their season Wednesday at Gracewil Country Club for the Kenowa Hills Invitational. Lutz and Adgate were the sixth and sev­ enth finishers for the Trojans The Trojan team was fifth in a tough field, a field led by Fores!Hills Central’s 55 points. Grandville was second with 65 points, fol­ lowed by Grand Haven 96, Kenowa Hills 98, Thomapple Kellogg 113, Zeeland East 118, Crowning Grand Capital Cedar Springs 136, East Kentwood 224 and Campaign Ceremony Opening! • .ti ~ Wyoming 286. 2015 Q32015 Sheryl Lewis Biake, FACHE Rebecca Winchester led TK and was one of three girls to finish in less than 20 minutes. She hit the line in second place with a time of Additionally, estimates determined that the overall cost for dismantling, relocating and re­ 19 minutes 17-55 seconds, edging Kenowa constructing the barn range between $85,000-$! 00,000. This is more than the market value Hills’ Madison Goen who came in at of the barn itself. After much research, 19:17.72 in third. Grandville’s Valerie discussion with over 20 individuals and Wierenga won the race in 18:43.49. organizations, including the Ferris family Olivia Lamberg was 17th in 21:09.00, and it has been decided that, unfortunately, TK also had Janie Noah 28th in 22:15.66, the barn must be demolished as part of Taylor Ward 31st in 22:30.15 and Rachael the site preparation. Gorton 35th in 22:41,32. The TK boys’ team was ninth out of ten We have plans to preserve portions of talented teams. Luke Noah ledThe way, plac­ the bam in hopes of incorporating some ing sixth in 17:08.37. of the Ferris Farm heritage into the new TK also had Erik Walter 14th in 17:53.95, healthcare campus. Joe Gaikema 39th in 18:57.73, Drayson The demolition process for the house and barn are currently out for bid. We will have further Beyer 55th in 19:43.41 and Kyle Makarewicz information on the upcoming site preparation and demolition once they are scheduled and 67th in 20:07.14. we have firm dates to share. Grand Haven won the event with 79 points, followed by East Kentwood 108, Grandville 116, Jenison 117, Cedar Springs http://www.mypennock.com 118, Zeeland East 135, Kenowa Hills 135, Stay in touch with us every step of the way Forest Hills Central 152, Thornapple Kellogg 156 and Wyoming 314. Austin Sargent from Cedar Springs was the day’s champion, finishing in 16:31.20. He was one of three guys to finish in less than 17 minutes. Grandville’s Matt Smith was second in 16:42.45 and Grand Haven’s Nicholson Jack third in 16:50.55. The Trojans were schedule to return to action Wednesday at the OK Gold Conferenece jamboree hosted by Wayland, http://www.pennockhealth.com will host their annual TK Invitational at Yankee Springs State Park Sept. 8. then wpennock, for your" Saxon head coach Vai Slaughter said senior captains Mary Feldpausch and Erin Goggins led her team throughout the tournament. Goggins had 68 assists and Feldpausch led the team in the back row and in serving, scor­ ing 46 service points with 10 aces. . In the front row for the Saxons, Janessa Hodge and McKenzie Tesske led the team in kills with 25 and 18 respectively. Hodge also had 24 blocks, while Emmalee Yates added another 21 blocks. Delton Kellogg was scheduled to open KVA action at home against Constantine last night, while the Saxons begin conference action in the OK Gold tonight against Thomapple Kellogg. an update mypennock com � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-09-11.pdf 03e6a1eecc656262364be4bde3740bf7 PDF Text Text Hope Township mulling event ordinance Economic development is great investment Winchester tops Pioneers to win invite See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 13 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 ANNER Thursday, September 11, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 35 PRICE 750 Hastings Manufacturing shares plans with city NEWS BRIEFS Outdoor recreation youth day makes debut Saturday Families from all over the state are invited for a free day of fun — where kids can get hands-on experience in many different outdoor activities — at the first Barry County Outdoor Recreation Youth Day Saturday; Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at Historic Charlton Park, 2545 S. Chariton Park Road, in Hastings. Activities will include hiking, archery, bird watching, fishing, target shooting, biking, trapping, canoeing, kayaking, nature art, fly tying, orien­ teering, sporting dog demonstrations and more. There also will be free lunch for kids, door prizes and giveaways/ (Adults will be able to purchase lunch) Several local organizations and state agencies will be involved. For more information, call the Barrv Conservation District, 269-948-8056; email joanne.bamard(§mi.net; or visit the website www.barrycd.org. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer While no formal action was requested or taken yet, the Hastings City Council unani­ mously agreed to the concept of a facility and parking improvement plan proposed by Hastings Manufacturing Company that includes applying for a federal facade grant and closing a portion of Hanover Street in front of the facility. Prior to its regular meeting Monday evening, the council attended a workshop to hear a presentation about the proposed improvements from representatives from Hastings Manufacturing Company Bob Koller, chief executive officer; Rick Zwiemikowski, vice president of finance; and Mike Tomko, vice president of operations. “This is a very exciting project,” said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield. “It is great to see continued job growth at Hastings Manufacturing Company and continued investment by Hastings Manufacturing, Company in the Hastings community.” The council was asked to consider applying for and administering federal grant funding through the state’s Michigan Economic Development Corporation to help finance the project, and to consider the closure of Hanover Street between Thorn and Mill streets to improve safety for employees and visitors to HMC and provide a more campus­ like setting at the entry to the facility. These conceptual drawings show how the Hastings Manufacturing Company facili­ ty and parking lot look currently and how they will look after the proposed four-phase improvement plan is complete. Koller, Zwiemikowski and Tomko, in their presentation, said that while the company’s growth curve is steep, they believe the first impression made by HMC’s facility often slows the company’s rate of growth because the building does not reflect the quality of the business. They said they hope to work with the city and the State of Michigan to apply for a federal facade grant that would improve the appearance of the factory, neighborhood and community and better connect the facility to the downtown. Due to the First United Methodist Church in Hastings holding events Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Hastings Fresh Food Initiative will be at the Church of the Nazarene, 1716 N. Broadway. s The distribution will return to the First United Methodist Church Wednesday, Sept. 24. For more information, call Barry County United Way, 269-945-4010. The 19th annual Thomapple River Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, at 8 a.m. The Thornapple River Watershed Council and Barry Conservation District are seeking volunteers for onriver cleanup in areas from Vermontville to Ada. Starting locations will be Good Time Pizza in Nashville, Tyden Park in Hastings, Ruehs Park in Alaska and Leonard Field Park in Ada. Free lunch will be provided to all vol­ unteers at the Nashville, Hastings, Alaska and Ada locations following the clean-up. Volunteers are asked to preregister for the event, either online at www.thomappleriver.org, or by calling 269-948-8056. Volunteers should call and leave a name, contact information, where they would like to help and other members of a group, if applicable. Anyone interested in helping with registration, lunch or transportation is asked to call the number above, indicate interest and provide contact information. Businesses or individuals who would like to make a donation in support of the annual Thornapple River Clean-up may send a donation to the Thomapple River Watershed Council, P.O. Box 382, Caledonia Ml 49316 or donate online at www.thomappleriver.org. See PLANS, page 3 Master facilities study underway after county board approval Fresh Food Initiative location changed Volunteers sought for Sept. 20 river cleanup The project, contingent on grant funding and job creation, would consist of four phas­ es: First, a site work, new main entrance and the replacement of adjacent windows; second, interior updates including the lobby, hallway and conference room; third, a new employee entrance and north end window replacement; and fourth, replacement of windows on the south end. HMC representatives said they hope to complete the first phase by June 2015. In other business, the council: • Approved a motion to reject the sole bid received for Phase 2 of the of the Riverwalk and rebidding the project during the winter for construction to begin spring 2015 because the sole bid received for the project was about $150,000 above the engineering estimate. Mansfield said Katerberg VerHage submitted a bid of $502,185 while the engineering cost estimate was $352,889 which would be offset by $244,900 from a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant and $108,000 from the Hastings Downtown Development Authority. Both Mansfield and John McCann, from Verdis Design Group, which is providing engineering service, recommended the proj­ ect be rebid in the winter. Mansfield said this has been a busy construction season, which typically leads to higher bids. The city has received an extension until Aug. 1, 2015, from the DNR for the comple­ tion of the project. • Approved the purchase of a meter reading device in an amount not to exceed $10,205 as recommended by Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach. * • Watched Mayor Frank Campbell present Barry County Transit Manager Bill Voigt with a proclamation recognizing Barry County Transit for providing transportation for chil­ dren, adults and seniors; which allows' many Nicole Smith, owner of Tom’s market looks over plans for the renovation of the store which was heavily damaged by fire in May. What’s old will soon be new again Tom's Market expected to reopen soon by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Tom’s Market, a family-owned Hastings business since 1941, will soon be serving the neighborhood surrounding its location on the northwest comer of Boltwood and East State Road and the larger Hastings community once again. The business was heavily damaged after an explosion and fire early Saturday, May 24, the cause of which is yet to be determined. At that time, owner Nicole Smith said she planned to reopen the store, at 241 E. State Road in Hastings, as soon as possible. Smith recently announced that she plans to reopen the market Saturday, Nov. 1, just a little over five months later. Some had suggested to Smith that she take the opportunity to move Tom’s Market to downtown Hastings. She said it was never an option in her opinion. Smith said while there will be some changes to the exterior and interior, she also hopes to retain much of what made the store unique. “The market has a lot of history, and it is here in this neighborhood,” she said. “There are some people who have been coming here their whole lives. We don’t want to lose that nostalgia.” “The last edition to the building was made in 1976 when a wall was pushed out to make room for coolers,” she said. “Now we’re extending the wall in the back to allow for an indoor bottle return [area] and we’re adding four feet to the meat case. We hope to add fresh seafood as a nice addition to our mar­ ket.” But, a lot of other things are going to stay the same,” she said. “We don’t want to lose our identity. We have a bunch of the decor we had before, it gives us See TOM’S MARKET, page 2 by Doug VanderLaan Editor With a last-minute change in its itinerary, the Barry County Board of Commissioners formally launched its journey into the future Tuesday with the formal approval of Kalamazoo-based Tower Pinkster Titus to develop a master facilities plan for recom­ mended use of 13 county properties. Before providing unanimous assent to the $62,000 engagement, however, commission­ ers agreed to alter the study’s timeline, delay­ ing final delivery of the report from the cur­ rent year’s end to the first quarter of 2015 in order to provide room and time for consider­ ation of recommendations. “I apologize for asking right out of the gate to alter the schedule,” County Administrator Michael Brown told commissioners, “but I asked Tower Pinkster based on concern that decision points on the original schedule did­ n’t allow you time to give consideration to their recommendations. We’ve now plugged in time for that to occur.” Project Manager Eric Hackman of Tower Pinkster walked commissioners through an overview of the four-phase facilities planning process, pointing out the addition of two-' week “incubation periods” after each phase to allow time for feedback on the study’s find­ ings, conclusions and recommendations. “It will allow us to get most people on board and build consensus and trust across the board,” said Hackman, of the built-in consid­ eration time periods. “It’s our recommenda­ tion for a successful master facilities plan.” The additional time was readily endorsed by commissioners. “In the original timeline, you had Thanksgiving and Christmas to deal with,” said board Chair Joyce Snow. “To get the best product, it just doesn’t make sense to rush it.” Commissioner Jim Dull said the additional time will allow him and his colleagues to gather feedback from beyond their own reac­ tions. “It allows us to get back to our townships,” commented Dull. Phase 1 of the study will begin Sept. 23 with a steering committee kickoff and goal­ setting session. The plan’s opening phase will gather facility assessment data through tours, interviews with staff and examinations of cur­ rent space allocations, a process scheduled to be completed by Nov. 7. Phase 2 will focus on financial considera­ tions, including the cost of building use options as well as the definition of technolo­ gy budgets. The steering committee will make option decisions for that phase of the report by Dec. 23. Barry County Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman shares with county com­ missioners Tuesday the Outstanding Animal Shelter Award presented to the county for its impressive “live release rate” statistics that have grown to 90 per­ cent in the current year. Newman also reported that the Petco Foundation has made a $600 gift to the local shelter. Hackman termed that period the “water­ shed date” since the subsequent phases will involve further examination of options that have been more defined. Phases 3 and 4 will encompass the drafting of final design and technology options, with a final report draft scheduled for Feb. 17 and a final approved report to be delivered to the full board by March 26, 2015. ‘ Snow reported During a conversation after the meeting, Snow said a composition of the steering com­ mittee is currently underway and will consist of both county employees and community members. “It’s possible that we will not have any commissioners on the committee,” said Snow, “though Tower Pinkster suggested we have one there as a representative.” Though Snow was reluctant to define a committee size, she did indicate 'that it could number as many as nine members. In other business Tuesday, the board: • Approved the annual renewal of its liabil­ ity, vehicle physical damage and property and crime insurance policy through the Michigan See BOARD, page 7 �Page 2 — Thursday, September 11, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Hope Township debating new events ordinance by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The highly-charged debate stemming from requests by residents to hold fundraising events continues in Hope Township following the township board’s meeting on Monday/ The board heard comments from residents of Cortez Road and members of the Wall Lake Association regarding the language, desired content and specific restrictions to be included in an ordinance that is being created by the board. Specific concerns about proposed ordi­ nance drafts that failed to include potential ramifications to natural wetlands as well as the need to restrict or cap the number of per­ sons an event can hold safely were presented by Wall Lake Association member Jim Lockwood. “Outdoor gatherings need management,” said Lockwood. “For example, proposed mud bogging activities that are being planned to be held near the Wall Lake wetlands, south of Wall Lake, should be stemmed as these are protected wetlands.” According to recent court cases and Department of Natural Resources, the wet­ lands are, “fragile, hydrators of the ground, regulators of nutrients to the lake, remove pollutants from the soil, reduce acid levels from the nearby 1000 acre acid bog, and pro­ vide migration stations for water fowl,” pointed Lockwood, who read a letter to the board identifying the ecosystem and potential damage from run off of toxins from nearby properties. Lockwood, however, did not iden­ tify if Wall Lake had restrictions on use of motorized craft in and around the water sup­ plyBarb Cichy asked board members if the most recent drafts adopted were passed with roll call votes, so as to identify who supports what portions of the drafts when it comes to the discussion and support of the regulatory issues. “Typical agenda items are noncontroversial,” said Cichy, “this however, is not one of them. We need to know who is supporting what with these decisions being made by the board. I believe the township is using the agenda items to hide things from the public, which is diminishing transparency. The recent lawsuit settlement and details of that were omitted from recent minutes and taxpayers wants to know these things. “Also, how is it that the library, which (township clerk) Debra Jackson reports on, can receive a new sign at a cost of $20,695 when there are childreh who are unable to afford school supplies?” questioned Cichy of board members who were unable to respond during the public comment portion of the meeting. Supervisor Mark Feldpausch spoke near the end of the meeting on the regulatory ordi­ nance, saying, “I have received numerous constructive comments regarding the drafting of the ordinance. I have asked the board members to add their support to the next draft before forwarding to township attorney Katherine Kaufman. I am confident, however, that it will not please everybody. “The Barry District Health Department has shown an interest in weighing in on the issue, and we are waiting for their response to calls to do so,” added Feldpausch. Also recognizing the need for the DNR and the Department of Environmental Quality to weigh in on the subject, Feldpausch stated Call for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 that the drafting was a slow process but would be forwarded to Kaufman when the board had achieved satisfactory language in the ordinance. The DEQ, according to Feldpausch, has already reviewed the wetlands near Wall Lake and will report its findings. Barry Bower approached the board during the final public comment period to submit several letters from local businesses and resi­ dents as well as an informal petition with over 500 signatures supporting the allowance of mud bogging events in the township. The mud bog fun runs are held on property uphill, and over a quarter mile away from the Wall Lake wetlands and acid bog areas. Touting the protective naturally occurring berms that surround the private property and the fact that the DNR has noted that the prop­ erty is an old cow pasture and not a wetland or bog, Bower pointed out that numerous financial benefits to the community could be realized without damage to the natural sur­ roundings in Hope Township. Bowers’ affili­ ated group, Wild Time Fabrications, and the property’s owner, Ward Goff, recently donat­ ed, cumulatively, over $5,000 to several school and community supportive programs from an event held over Founder’s Weekend. Cheryl Bower, library coordinator, responded to earlier comments, after the meeting, on the need for the new sign at the library. “We approached the Rheinhart Library Foundation, and the Barry Community Foundation and received two grants, totaling over $12,269, used towards the new sign, making up the difference out of the library’s savings fund and the township’s building’s fund. Several of those fund have been sup­ ported by Hope, Barry and Prairieville Townships. This sign is a multipurpose tool for the community, not just for library use. Anything from Amber Alerts, to emergency communications; this sign can be used to communication numerous details and infor­ mation, as well as, the fantastic programs being created and presented by the library.” Cheryl Bower wrote the grant requests and facilitated the approval and purchase of the new sign. Additional items discussed by the board included: • Approval of a request to outsource an excavator to finish the township’s drain project. The outsourcing was awarded to Dan Sutherland Contracting, who will come in and dig a trench for the new pipe. • Notibe that the new fire truck was sitting outside the hall for those who wished to see it. • A statement from Feldpausch that the security system would soon be in place, complete with cameras, and insulated recep­ tion window within the next week. • Notice from Treasurer Arlene Tonkin that lake water treatments for the year are nearly complete. • Approval of the purchase of a new copi­ er at a cost of $6,330 from Adams Renco to replace the outdated model in the township’s office. * • A request from Sue Trudeau that the planning and zoning office notify the commu­ nity, via its website, when meetings are can­ celed. • Heard information that an emer­ gency siren system continues to be discussed. A one-direction system which once served the area failed over 20 years ago. • A Hope Township Free “Clean Up” Day planned for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Three forty-yard dumpsters will be available for Hope Township resi­ dents. These dumpsters will be located near the township’s recycling bin at the hall. I wish to thank the following businesses, persons and organizations for the assistance that they gave to me to make the first annual Robert L. May Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament a huge success. • Lynn Jansen and the entire staff at the Hastings Country Club and especially Terry •ARD Graphics for the beautiful hole sponsor signs and banner • Barry County Lumber • Battle Creek HarleyDavidson Hastings store • Bigby Coffee • Bob Byington of Depot Law Offices • Bosley Pharmacy • Chemical Bank • CN Supply • CO-DEE Stamping • Coleman Insurance • County Seat Lounge • Culligan of Hastings • Dewey’s Auto Body • Dig-It Inc. • Dr. Scott Bloom • Finklers Contract Sewing • Flexfab • Gilmore Jewelers • Greenmark Equipment • Gun Lake Casino • Hastings Big Boy • Hastings Manufacturing Co. • Hastings Pro Auto Service • Hodges Jewelry • J-Ad Graphics • Keizer Electric • King’s Appliance & Electronics • Lynn Denton Farm Bureau Insurance • Les’s Sanitary Service • MagnumCare of Hastings • Mark Christenson and Edward Jones • Maxi Muffler Plus, Inc. • McDonalds of Hastings • NAPA Hastings • One Stop Shop Phillips 66 • PR Builders • Padnos • The many volunteers from the YMCA that helped the day of the tournament. • Schanski Dodge in Ionia for sponsoring the 2015 Chrysler 200 as a prize for the Hole-in-One Contest and Alissa Davis sales manager for making ;; happen. • Last and most important is the players both Pro and Amateurs who played in the tournament. If I have omitted anyone from this list that should be named please accept my apologies. • Parker Paint Contracting • Patten Michigan Monuments • Performance Plus Quick Lube • James C.Perauch DDS PC • Seasonal Grille • Southside Pediatrics • Stephanie Fekkes of Law - Weathers • Thomapple Real Estate • Thomapple Credit Union • Tom Parker Painting • Troy Dalman Insurance • Union Bank • WBCH Radio • Walker Fluke and Sheldon • Walmart • Walters-Dimmick Petroleum • Wilders Tire & Auto Service We hope to have a tournament next year that will be big­ ger and better than this year. Due to the efforts of all - $6,400 will be donated to the Barry YMCA Scholarship program. Thanks again to all involved with the tournament. Bill Redman, Founder & Organizer - Robert L. May Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament M-37/M-43 between Heath Road/Green Street and Broadway — or West State Street in front of the Kmart plaza — in Hastings will be a little more congested the rest of the month. Michigan Department of Transportation crews closed the two north lanes Monday for concrete pavement repairs. Once the north lanes are finished, crews will move to the south lanes and traffic will shift north. The work is expected to continue through Wednesday, Oct. 1. Firstbank, Mercantile merge to form third largest banking company in state by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Mercantile Bank Corporation and Firstbank Corporation completed an approved merger this summer creating the third largest bank holding company based in Michigan with total assets of $2.9 billion. The Firstbank branch in Hastings has already changed its sign to its new Mercantile Bank name. Other than that, Dan King, com­ munity bank president of the Hastings Firstbank branch and now Mercantile branch, said customers should feel as comfortable as ever with their hometown banking experi­ ence. King said bank personnel hasn’t changed, and customers can expect the same quality and personal car% they’ve come to expect. “Custo t . . is tt pu$U ion of any good community bank,” said King. “Customers want to build relationships and trust the people in their conimunity banks, and that won’t change.” King said the merger is a great combination of two already successful banking companies. Mercantile Bank had a strong focus largely on business and commercial banking and has seven branches in the Grand Rapids and Holland market. Firstbank brought another side to the bank­ ing partnership, focusing more on consumer banking with more than 40 branches in Hastings, Lansing and Kalamazoo markets. The merger creates a network of 53 branches statewide. Company officials say no bank closures are anticipated because of the merg­ er. “This merger allows us to combine Mercantile’s very strong commercial pres­ ence with Firstbank’s large branch numbers and consumer banking,” said King. “The combination of the two creates a very strong retail and commercial presence.” Mercantile also offers an advanced tech­ nology base with cutting-edge banking prod­ ucts and services for customers, he added. Mercantile Bank is based in Grand Rapids, while Firstbank was based in Alma. The merger will continue using the Mercantile headquarters in downtown Grand Rapids. Mercantile CEO Michael Price will be The name on the sign has changed from Firstbank to Mercantile Bank at the Hastings branch after the two banks completed a merge this summer president and CEO of the new company, with Robert Kaminski and Charles Christmas from Mercantile, and Sullivan and Samuel Stone from Firstbank completing the executive team. “We are pleased that, after an extensive and meticulous regulatory review, we have obtained approval to complete this transfor­ mational merger with Firstbank Corporation,” said Price in a press release.. “This merger creates a company with a strong and stable source of core funding, excellence in commercial lending and the ability to deliver, industry-leading technolo­ gy,” said Price. “As a result of this merger, the combined Mercantile Bank Corporation has a strengthened competitive position with an expanded geographic footprint. The com­ bined company has a more robust offering of products and services, an enhanced retail delivery system, a more diversified loan port­ folio and greater origination capabilities. We are excited about the future of our organiza­ tion and the meaningful opportunities for our outstanding team members to bring an exten­ sive array of products and services to both current and potential clients.” King said the transition that’s taken place over the past couple of months has been seamless. “It speaks volumes about the management of both banks and the transition teams that did a phenomenal job creating this merger,” said King. Customers at the Hastings branch shouldn’t feel worried they’ll become just another cus­ tomer in a lager corporate bank. “They are not just a number,” said King. “They are human beings, and we build strong relationships with them. Customer service has been on the forefront of the transition team goals.” King, a Hastings native, has been with Firstbank and now Mercantile Bank for the past 2 1/2 years. He’s been involved in com­ munity banking in Hastings for more than 30 years and will continue serving as the com­ munity bank president of the Hastings branch. TOM’S MARKET, continued from page 1 This architectural drawing shows the addition of a recycling area to the existing building and the market’s new facade. a unique look and is part of our history,” she said. We’re keeping the history and nostalgia, but just improving some things.” Smith said when Tom’s Market re-opens there will be a new exterior, a walk-in cooler and a state-of-the-art smoker. “Carl would have been really proud,” she said of her late husband, Carl Smith, who died unexpectedly in February. “It’s really hard doing all of this without him; but, I’m sure he would be really excited and happy about it. “Tom’s Market will be the same as it was — we will focus on meat and meat products and continue to stock the same line of gro­ ceries, produce, beer and wine,” she said. “And, almost all of our employees will be back to work soon to help us re-open and take care of our customers.” “The market has a lot of history, and it is here in this neighborhood. There are some people who have been coming here their whole lives. We don’t want to Ipse that nostalgia.” Nicole Smith, Tom’s Market owner The market has been a community staple for more than 70 years and is the last neigh­ borhood grocery store in the city. Maurice and Doris Sheffer purchased the business in 1941 from Bertha Wellfare, who operated it out of her home before moving to the comer of State Road and Boltwood. In 1948, the Sheffers co-owned the store with their daughter and son-in-law, Rowena and Leon Hale, and renamed the store Sheffer and Hale. In 1953, Maurice and Doris Sheffer retired and sold their share of the business to the Hales. The store was then called Hale’s Market for more than 20 years until the Hales sold to Tom Robinson, who changed the store’s name to Tom’s Market in 1976. Tom’s son, Steve, maintained the Tom’s Market name when he took over the business. In 1999, Steve Robinson sold to Carl and Nicole Smith, who opted to continue the Tom’s Market name that had been so success­ ful for years. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 2014 — Page 3 Sobriety court celebrates first three graduates TK varsity teams forfeit games after eligibility violation discovered by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Despite a convincing win against Hamilton last weekend, the Thornapple Kellogg varsity football team will show a record of 0 wins and 1 loss. The loss comes after district administra­ tors revealed a player on the team was aca­ demically. ineligible to play. The ineligibility stems from the final semester grades in the 2013-14 school year. But the football team isn’t the only team that has to forfeit games. The boys varsity soccer team also must forfeit two tied games after academic ineligi­ bility of a varsity soccer player was discov­ ered as well. “It’s not good news for our student ath­ letes. It’s no fault of theirs this happened,” said Superintendent Tom Enslen whqn he notified the Sun and News of the issue Wednesday afternoon. Enslen said the district will self-report the incidents to the Michigan High School Athletic Association and will forfeit all games in which the ineligible players were allowed to play. For the football team, it’s only the one game against Hamilton, which the Trojans won by a score of 38-7. The soccer team has played five games with two ending in ties, and the rest were losses. The team will have to forfeit the ties, Enslen said. “It’s the right thing to do,” he said. “We want to be up front about it and admit there was a mistake made administratively.” Enslen and athletic director Dave Chrisinske quickly pointed out that neither head coaches for the football or soccer teams were involved in determining eligibility and knew nothing of the oversight. “We all feel terrible for our student ath­ letes involved who worked so hard for that football victory,” said Enslen. “Even though the ineligible player didn’t factor into the win, we have to self-report the incident.” Enslen said the situations came to light when administrators were reviewing eligibil­ ity lists for the upcoming weeks’ contests. That’s when the mistake was discovered and staff learned the students should not have been allowed to play. Chrisinske said the athletes came to the sports programs late, and Enslen said their review obviously “fell through the cracks somehow.” Chrisinske said all athletes have been thor­ oughly reviewed now and he’s 100 percent confident all ineligible athletes have been identified and team coaches notified. Both administrators said they are review­ ing the processes involved in student eligi­ bility, and changes will be made to make sure the error doesn’t happen again. Chrisinske said this is the first time he’s heard of such incidents happening at TK. “The kids have nothing to hang their heads about. This was an administrative problem, not a problem with the kids or the coaches. They’ve done a fantastic job,” said Enslen. The varsity football team returns to action Sept. 5 at Olivet. The first home football game is Sept. 19 against Grand Rapids Northview. The soccer team returned to the field Sept. 4 at home against Holland Christian. The team’s next match is home Tuesday, Sept. 9, against Hastings. County board to have evening meeting next week The Barry County Board of Commissioners will meet at a different time and day next week when it convenes as a committee of the whole. The meeting has been moved to Thursday, Sept. 18, to accom­ modate commissioners who will be attending the Michigan Association of Counties annual conference on Mackinac Island, Sept. 12 to 14. Commissioners will gather in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., in Hastings, beginning at 7 p.m. Jeff Mansfield, (from left) jokes with Dave McIntyre and Chase Youngs before the start of the second annual Bob L. May ProAm Golf tournament on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Hastings Country Club. Mansfield and Youngs greeted area golfers and incoming professionals to the event. “I truly believe this is something that should be celebrated. We celebrate high school graduations, . and really this is a lot tougher than that. This is a huge accomplishment.” District Court Judge Mike Schipper mistakes. Schipper said he expects them to make mistakes along the way. Sanctions are handed out — anything from writing essays to spending a few days in jail. And there are no exceptions and no excuses. Schipper admits it’s tough, but so far, only one person has been terminated from the program. Participants are required during the first phase of the program to call in to the court every morning. They must meet with their case managers twice weekly and in group sessions once a week. They must attend AA meetings as ordered — sometimes as often as five times per week. They complete community service hours and search for full-time employment. They must submit to regular and random alcohol screenings and house checks. And they have to participate in regular group sessions in Schipper’s courtroom. After several successes, participants advance to the second and third phases, which also has tight scrutiny, regular screenings and group discussions. Schipper said he hopes the graduates will be successful in changing their lives forever and that being in the program has given them the tools they need for success. “They’re good people. They’re not bad — they made some bad choices, but they’re good people,” said Schipper. “And they’re changing their little part of the world by changing themselves and affecting the people around them. I’m proud of them. I really am.” PLANS, continued from page 1 m raises more than $6,000 by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Barry County District Court Judge Mike Schipper didn’t try to hide his enthusiasm as three participants in the sobriety court pro­ gram graduated Tuesday afternoon. “I’m proud of you. I really am. This is not an easy thing to do, and you’ve accomplished something here,” said Schipper offering words of encouragement, praise and respect to the three. Each also received a certificate of completion from the sobriety court program. The program started in March 2013 with help from a $60,000 grant from the state. About 18 participants are currently in the pro­ gram, working toward their own graduation, which normally takes between 12 and 18 months. “For me, it’s so nice to have positives in the courtroom,” Schipper told the graduates and other participants. “I truly believe this is something that should be celebrated. We cel­ ebrate high school graduations, and really this is a lot tougher than that. This is a huge accomplishment.” The court staff celebrated the graduation with cake and punch, joined by other program members still working their way through the phases. Schipper started the program in 2013 after realizing that too many of the men and women who enter his courtroom are in trou­ ble because of issues with alcohol. He esti­ mated that at least 70 percent of all domestic violence cases that reach district court are related to alcohol, and 50 percent of assault and disorderly conduct cases involve alcohol. Alcohol also is a major contributing factor in many crimes, he said, including the obvi­ ous drunk driving and minors in possession of alcohol, but is also one of the major factors in many cases of sex offenses, domestic vio­ lence, assault crimes, home invasions, theft and disorderly conduct. Sobriety court is a three-phase program that can take 12 to 18 months to complete. From the beginning, Schipper said the pro­ gram was designed to be tough, and definite­ ly was not meant for everyone. He called it “probation on steroids.” Participants meet regularly with court advi­ sors and with Schipper. They admit when they are struggling and when they’ve made 1 Max Rappaport, (from left) Amelia Hopkins, Lynn Janson, and Mark Ochsankehl pose for a photo just before tee-off during the second annual Bob L. May ProAm Golf Tournament held on Sept. 5, at the Hastings Country Club. The charity event expected to raise over $5,000, and raised $6,400, to be donated to the YMCA’s youth empowerment programs. non-drivers to enjoy greater independence. • Approval motion ta. allow ...the Downtown Business Team and:Barry County ? Area Chamber of mCommerce to hold an Octoberfest celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. The council also approved a stay of necessary ordinances to allow the closure of Church Street between West State Street and the alley behind the businesses on the north side of the street from 4 p.m. Oct. 17 through 7 p.m. Oct. 18 to allow the farmers market and arts and crafts vendors to set up booths on the street. • Approved a request from the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers Lodge 210 to use Tyden Park, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, for a fundraiser to help defray med­ ical costs related to cancer treatment for retired Hastings Police officer Clifford Morse. • Set two public hearings for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 — the first, to hear comment on the parks and recreation master plan; and, the sec­ ond, to hear comment regarding a tax abatement under PA 198 for Co-Dee Stamping. • Heard from area resident Eldon Shellenbarger during the public comment portion of the meeting. He objected to the Barry County Animal Shelter program, which, he said, captures, neuters or spays feral cats and then releases them. He said it is a city as well as a county problem since the shelter is within the city limits. mi rui&i ffVtidL i Piston Rin9s We are looking for Technical Support Employees Engineers (Manufacturing, Industrial, Product and Quality) PLC Programmers Are you looking for a Full-Time position or Part-Time work (retirees welcome!) or Flexible hours? We may have a position that fits your needs! Hastings Manufacturing Company has been serving the global inter­ nal combustion industry through advanced design and fabrication of world-class piston rings for OEM and Aftermarket Applications in the automotive, marine, lawn & garden, compressor and industrial sectors for nearly 100 years. 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An abbreviated two-song half-time show Friday night would have been fitting if the Hastings Saxons Marching Band began with a few measures of “Here Comes the Rain Again,” followed by an even briefer version of “Band on the Run.” Here, the band stands at attention during a downpour at the beginning of half-time during the football game against Petoskey. Seconds later, lightning struck and band members ran off the field and the drumline struck up an accelerated cadence. The band, under the direction of Spencer White, hopes to perform its half-time show, love songs from the movie “Up,” Sept. 19 during a football game against Forest Hills Northern. Saturday, Sept. 27, will be the band’s first invitational of the season at Otsego. The 23rd annual Hastings Invitational will be Oct. 4. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) . Apply on line at our website www.hastingsmfg.com �Page 4 — Thursday, September 11,2014 — The Hastings Banner Economic development is great investment for Barry County Fowl gathering Various species of birds find are attracted to a pasture along Patterson Road bordering Yankee Springs Township. A pair of sandhill cranes (center) stands guard while a pigeon (bottom right) cruises through and geese settle in. We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Collection of sweets Banner March 3, 1960 Prepare for candy sale — Barry County’s 4-H Service Club members and leaders are spearheading the drive for their $20,380 swimming pool now under construction at the 4-H Algonquin Lake camp, and they were pho­ tographed Saturday [in the courthouse] by Leo Barth packing some 8,000 pounds of candy that will be sold by club members throughout the county during National Club Week, which starts Monday. The excavation for the pool has been made, and at 10 a.m. Saturday, Howard Ferris, who has been chairman of the county board of supervisors, is to formally lay the cornerstone for the pool. Have you In the photo above are (from left) Nancy Grashuis, Judy Thomas, JoAnn Dunn, Beverly Ferris, Barbara Hoover and Nancy Larkin. met? Sometimes, life’s greatest gifts come when we see that they’ve always been there. Judy Raber and her four siblings grew up with some of the finest fiddle music ever played, thanks to their late father, Les Raber, who achieved legendary status with his expertise of sliding a bow across some strings. It wasn’t until she was caring for her father just before he died in 2000, though, that Judy told her father she wanted to learn to play. “He fixed me up with a three-quarter size fiddle, he played “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” and then he sent me home,” recalls the 70year-old Hastings resident today. “The next night I brought him dinner and played it for him. He said, ‘Judy, that was good.’ So there I was with a fiddle and a lot of heartache.” She’s easing a lot of the pain these days, though, not only becoming proficient enough to have been inducted into the Michigan Fiddlers Hall of Fame last month — forming the only father-daughter duo to achieve that honor — but also with an impressive project in which she’s preserving not only her father’s music but that of tradi­ tional fiddling from all over the country. “After he died, his friends came over and said they wanted to write a book with the songs he played in it,” recalls Rather, who retired in 1999 as a secretary at D&S Machinery. With the help of Ann Arbor fid­ dler Jim McKinney, Come Dance with Me was published in 2001, and Raber calls it “the greatest gift I ever got.” McKinney also was able to alphabetize the songs by title and place them on CDs so that Raber, any musician, or just a casual lis­ tener can read Les Raber’s music while lis­ tening to him play it. “My father had a wish that this music would go on,” says Raber who, with the help of friends and fellow musicians, is also building a website with documented stories and materials that have attracted the archival interest of both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University libraries. “It’s an effort to keep this music alive,” says Raber who, in taking up the instrument became a fifth-generation family fiddler. Judy Raber “It’s music from our forefathers.” Whether her four sons or four grandchil­ dren will extend the history is yet unclear, but Raber is testament to it never being to late to start. “It changed my life,” she says of discov­ ering the gift she always had. For her efforts to keep traditional music alive as well as preserving an important part of area music history, Judy Raber is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Greatest fiddle player who ever lived: Les Raber. Greatest music: Fiddle music. Favorite fiddle player: Bruce Armitage of Ann Arbor. He and his friends wrote two songs for me as a surprise at the Hall of Fame induction, “The Girl from Hastings” and “Miss Judy’s Waltz.” Book I’m reading now: I don’t read until winter. Favorite book: I like old stories about Jewish families and their struggles. Last time I was inspired: Yesterday. I learned a new tune. My hero: My dad. If I could have a do-over: I’m pretty happy. Idea of perfect happiness: Being content with the life you have. Characteristic I admire in others: Kindness. Trait I despise in others: Arrogance. I just don’t care for it. Favorite name: Judy. If I were president: I’d get jobs, I’d make them available for people struggling. Best trip: With a friend to Missouri to help clear out her mother’s home. We made so many stops, took so many pictures. Something very sad became very glad. Trip I’d like to take: Hawaii. A warm beach by the water. Advice I’d give a young person: Find something that makes you happy and never let go. Best advice ever received: That was it. World’s biggest challenge: War. Favorite childhood memory: On Friday nights, before my dad had to leave to play, he’d play us tunes. We’d flit around the foot­ stools dancing. Friday night’s treat was always dancing, popcorn and fudge. Favorite teacher: Miss Thurber. She taught me how to speak, to stand up and not be afraid of what I had to say. Best thing about Barry County: Hastings is about the best small town you’ll ever find. It’s clean, it’s quaint and we all get involved to help it grow. Each week The Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be fea­ tured because of volunteer work, a fun-lov­ ing personality, for the stories he or she has to tell or for any other reason? Send infor­ mation to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. As we get closer to the fall elections, politicians at every level of government are spinning the messages they think resonate with Americans so they can be used to win votes for their side. I don’t know what people are thinking about in California or New York, but most of the people I talk to in businesses throughout Michigan and the Midwest list the economy as their major concern. According to most of the polls I’ve seen, the economy also tops the list for small business owners and families, as well. In Barry County, community leaders are addressing the issue. This week, county com­ missioners agreed to an increase in the pro­ posed budget for the Economic Development Alliance, a leadership team that has been active in retaining and expanding business and industry in the county while preserving our rural quality of life. I’ve been a board member of the alliance since it was organized to focus on economic development as part of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce more than 12 years ago. If you look back more than 100 years, it’s obvious that money spent at the local level paid huge dividends toward industrial expansion. But, that’s not the view political leaders from Lansing to Washington, D.C., are tak­ ing. They’re not listening to or focusing enough on economic issues. They should look to Barry County to find proof in the wisdom of local investment building expansion that ripples beyond its center. In 1889, the Hastings Banner report­ ed that city election issues were defined by candidates who where willing to support the efforts of attracting new business and indus­ try to the area. In fact, the economic situation in which those elections took place was so critical that leaders in the community raised a sizeable amount of money to begin the search for potential new companies. The first industry the area was able to attract was the Hastings Furniture Company. That company was offered $15,000 plus four acres of land, across from the fairgrounds (located at the comer of Market and State streets) to build its plant, now occupied by Wendy’s, Commercial Bank and other busi­ nesses. As the news got out that Hastings was seri­ ous about attracting new industries and was even offering financial support, it wasn’t long before another new industry from Canada looking to manufacture felt boots showed some interest. As part of the deal with that company, the city offered to furnish a one- or two-story brick building, two boil­ ers, plus an engine large enough to run a line shaft that would run the machinery needed to produce the boots. Local investors also came up with $15,000 to seal the deal. Within months, another company made the commitment to move to Hastings after local investors fronted $32,000 for a building and the equipment necessary to get the Hastings Table and Chair Company up andrunning. Under the leadership of brothers Richard and Chester Messer, industrial expansion was on the move. But the next boost didn’t come until 1897 when Richard Messer persuaded Emil Tyden to start up his car seal factory in Hastings. Richard Messer had met Tyden while traveling in Colorado and was instru­ mental in persuading Tyden to choose Hastings over Chicago. Tyden’s first factory was located in the former Michigan Whip Company along Fall Creek near Center Street until it was struck by lightning and totally destroyed. Tyden wasn’t one to become discouraged, though, and immediately began construction of an addition to an old apple-drying building on Mill Street across from where the Hastings Manufacturing Company is today. Area residents didn’t realize it at the time, but Tyden’s seal business was just the begin­ ning of a long list of successful companies he brought to town that still operate today. Companies like Hastings Manufacturing, Viking Corporation and Bliss Manufacturing What do you Fred Jacobs, vice president J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: The terrorist threat from the Islamist terrorist group ISIS will not be negated without “boots on the ground,” according to some American generals. Are you ready to go back to war to stop this terrorist threat? 46% Yes 54% No are among them. This just shows what a small group of visionaries was able to accomplish more than a century ago because it understood that a strong community just doesn’t happen. It took strong leadership to gain the necessary support for the business and industrial expan­ sion we continue to enjoy today. In last week’s Banner, we reported about another local industry started by two broth­ ers, Forrest and Kenneth Middleton, that grew out of a garage in Grand Rapids into a company with 150 employees and a world­ wide sales of more than $31 million. That company, Middleville Tool and Die, last week announced a major expansion that will more than double the size of its plant on the county’s west side at 1900 Patterson Ave., with plans to hire another 35 workers. Bob and Gary Middleton, owners of the company, said that their father and uncle started the business in 1966. According to Gary, their innovations and high standards have been the fuel for the expansion. “We’re doing some things no one else in the world is doing,” said Middleton. The company produces metal stampings, assemblies and prototypes. It also designs, builds and maintains dies and a variety of manufacturing fixtures. It just goes to show that economic devel­ opment hasn’t changed in the past 100 years. If we expect to revitalize our national econo­ my it’s likely it will come from our own backyard, from the small businesses that have become the foundation of our commu­ nities. A letter written in 1998 by two other area entrepreneurs, Doug DeCamp and Bill Pierce, founders of Flexfab, described the road to business success being one that any­ one can take. “Anyone can realize the success we’ve had if they follow this simple formula,” wrote Pierce and DeCamp. “Find a good idea, put your heart into it, work hard, be honest, focus on winning and pleasing your customers, treat everyone fairly and expect the best when the worst seems to be happen­ ing.” These young entrepreneurs knew then that it wasn’t going to be easy to build a compa­ ny from scratch. But, thanks to their hard work and leadership, their company contin­ ues to provide jobs for hundreds of employ­ ees today at home and around the world. According to a Small Business Administration report, small firms with fewer than 20 employees generate 80 percent of new jobs. Plus, the spending and profits generated by these locally owned firms tend to stay in the area, recirculating in ways that benefit communities rather than sending them to some far-away corporate headquar­ ters. Barry County is blessed to have a number of growing companies that continue to pro­ vide good jobs and economic stability for our county. Companies like Hastings Mutual Insurance, Pennock Health Services, Viking Corporation, Hastings Manufacturing, Flexfab, Bradford White, H&L Manufacturing, Mensch Manufacturing, Munn Manufacturing, Coo-Dee Stamping, Hastings Fiberglass, Quality Aluminum Products, Carbon Green Bioenergy, Keltech and Sabre Manufacturing to name a few, plus government entities and schools — including a community college and state training insti­ tute — all add to our local economy. It doesn’t just happen, though. It takes leaders like the Messer Brothers and Emil Tyden to focus attention, to follow through, and to gamer the capital necessary to make the difference. “Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the United States,” said former President Ronald Reagan. You only have to look around Barry County to see the wisdom and the truth in Reagan’s words to the nation. For this week: Football star Ray Rice lost his job this week after additional video of the February elevator attack on his then-fiancee showed how truly horrific the assault was. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is now being characterized as “an enabler of men who beat women” after having initially sus­ pended Rice for only two games. Does pro sports need to more seriously address the domestic violence issue? □ Yes □ No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 2014 - Page 5 State News Roundup Michigan monitoring for cases of enterovirus The Michigan Department of Community Health is receiving reports indicating an increase in severe respiratory illness in chil­ dren ages 5 to 17 across the state. MDCH is working with local health departments and hospitals to investigate these cases. At this time, Michigan has no confirmed cases of enterovirus D68 associated with the national outbreak, but MDCH is forwarding samples to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for testing. ‘ Nationally, clusters of EV-D68 infections have recently affected young people in sever­ al states. Original reports described clusters of illness in Missouri and most recently Illinois. The majority of those cases had a pre­ vious medical history of asthma or prior wheezing. Currently, suspected cases are also being investigated in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and Utah. Enteroviruses are very common viruses; there are more than 100 types. It is estimated that 10 to 15 million enterovirus infections occur in the United States each year. Symptoms of EV-D68 infection can include wheezing, difficulty breathing, fever and rac­ ing heart rate. Most people infected with enteroviruses have no symptoms or only mild symptoms, but some infections can be serious requiring hospitalization. Enteroviruses are transmitted through close contact with an infected person or by touching objects or sur­ faces that are contaminated with the virus and then touching the mouth, nose, or eyes. There is no specific treatment for EV-D68 infections but supportive care can be provided. Young residents with asthma are encour­ aged to be vigilant in taking their asthma-con­ trolling medications. Michiganders can pro­ tect themselves from enterovirus by taking general hygiene precautions. Additional information about human EVD68 can be found in today’s CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: w w w. cdc. go v/mmwr/pre vie w/mmwrhtml/m m6038al.htm. munities around the state by implementing five pilot programs focusing on innovative ways to divert the mentally ill and develop­ mentally disabled from incarceration. Mental Health Diversion Council helping individuals, communities Site selection website among best in nation Michigan is taking steps to reduce the num­ ber of people with mental illness, intellectual or developmental disabilities and substance use struggles from entering the corrections system while still maintaining public safety, according to a report issued by the state’s Mental Health Diversion Council. Friday, Sept. 5, the council provided Gov. Rick Snyder with an update of its activity, focusing on achievements and looking ahead, recognizing that there is more work to do. Snyder created the Mental Health Diversion Council in a 2013 executive order, charging the body with creating an action plan outlining goals, strategies and recom­ mendations to help people struggling with mental illness get the help they need without endangering themselves or others. Chaired by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, the coun­ cil has made significant progress around screening, assessment and treatment of peo­ ple with mental illness, and ensuring effective coordination with local partners. “We’ve made great strides to improve the mental health system and the people it serves, especially in the area of diversion,” Snyder said. “The diversion council’s work and blue­ print for moving ahead is vitally important as we continue working to reduce risks while providing care to those in need.” Working with partners in the Legislature and experts in the field, the council can point to progress in several areas, including estab­ lishing and expanding mental health courts; passing legislation that maximizes alterna­ tives to jail for people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities; training police officers to deal specifically with the mental health population; and helping com­ Michigan has been named the second-lead­ ing state for providing effective site selection web services used to attract new and existing businesses. The ranking is based on a survey conducted by California-based Sigala, an urban and regional economic development and consulting firm. States were ranked in four categories: lead generation, community search, property search and location analysis. The aggregate score in these categories also was considered for overall ranking. Michigan’s site selector tool, Zoom Prospector, was ranked third for lead genera­ tion, which evaluates online marketing to help businesses find their services when con­ sidering business locations. Sigala placed Michigan’s site selector tool second for prop­ erty search, offering simple and reliable ways to locate available real estate for relocating or starting a business. Zoom Prospector is an application devel­ oped by GIS Planning, and is a service of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The site selector tool provides various metrics of state real estate, from loca­ tions of specific companies and vacant prop­ erties to population demographics for each county. Sigala’s ranking placements for Michigan’s site selector tool attribute to Michigan’s growing reputation as an attractive location for business, along with being in the “top five states for major new corporate facilities and expansions” by Site Selection Magazine for back to back years. The Sigala report is available online: http://massecon.com/wpcontent/uploads/Sigala-Report.pdf. To the editor: I am very concerned with the path that Michigan has chosen to take in regard to our environment, which affects our quality of life and health. A few the choices that our leaders have allowed include taking Canada’s trash; petro­ leum coke in Detroit; poor monitoring of Enbridge pipeline, leading to the largest inland oil spill in the U.S.; allowing runoff into Lake Erie, causing “blue green algae,” or cyanobacteria; radioactive leaks into Lake Michigan from an energy plant; allowing record-setting use and destruction of fresh water to drill for oil; radioactive sludge from Pennsylvania; reports in local newspapers of incidents up north connected with fracking as oil and gas industry deny problems; and 65 superfund sites in Michigan, one of them being in Allegan. There are many more, but this gives you an idea of the seriousness of this issue and the need to change our ways. By 2015, Michigan may have 10 percent of its energy from renewable sources. That seems like such a measly goal, since Germany, which on a more northerly latitude than Michigan already obtains 30 percent of its energy from solar. Germany’s energy is among the most innovative and successful worldwide. The country has gone from 6.3 percent renewables in 2000 to 30 percent in 2014. Germany had some 370,000 people employed in the renewable sector in 2010. They made a commitment and followed through. We can do it, too, but it requires full participation. It has started at a grassroots level. We need dedicated leaders to help the process. I don’t see that we have any choice if we want future generations to have any quality of life. * To the editor: Last week’s letter from Kay Doyle bragged up the Humane Society of the United States, PETA, and other animal rights groups for saving animals. They seem to care nothing about 1 million babies who will be aborted in the United States and Canada this year, or that, every six seconds, a child in this world dies of starva­ tion or disease from malnutrition. Save the dog, rat, cat, bat, etc., but kill babies and allows thousands of children to die every day. Now that’s what’s senseless. Martin Preston, Hastings Applications for the new “Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships” grant program are now available on the Department of Treasury website. Applications must be submitted to Treasury by the close of business Friday, Oct. 31. All cities, villages and townships experi­ encing at least one condition of “probable financial distress,” as enumerated in the Local Financial Stability and Choice Act, are eligi­ ble to apply for funding. In total, $8 million has been appropriated for the grant program. The total grant amount for a given local unit of government is limit­ ed to $2 million. Grant funding may be used to pay for spe­ cific projects, services or strategies that move the city, village or township toward financial stability. For more information about the grants, including an application for cities, villages and townships, visit www.michigan.gov/revenuesharing. Total cargo shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway have now surpassed 2013 levels despite one of the most difficult starts to the shipping season in years due to ice coverage. According to Seaway figures, total cargo tonnage from March 25 to Aug. 31 reached 20 million metric tons, up 3 percent over the same period last year. The strong recovery has been fueled by grain exports, increases in road salt invento­ ries for Great Lakes municipalities and an influx of specialty steel and other metals for the automotive and construction industries. Construction materials, such as stone and cement, also have been in strong demand. Total grain shipments (including U.S. and Canadian) have reached 5.6 million metric tons, up 73 percent over last year. U.S. grain so far this season has totaled 630,000 metric tons, up 13 percent. General cargo tonnage — including spe­ cialty steel imports as well as aluminum and ‘ Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by... 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BARRY GREAT START PARENT COALITION COOKOUT AT TANGLE TOWN Date: Monday September 15 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Frederic Jacobs Laurie Hallifax-Greer, a senior branch office administrator with the Edward Jones investment firm in Hastings, has been appointed to the firm’s Branch Office Administrators Grassroots Legislative Task Force. The group represents the issues of individual investors with local, state and national lawmakers. Noon to 3PM • Sat., Sept. 13,2014 Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, President BUSINESS BRIEFS Area TEA PARTY MEETING PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES The Hastings oversized project cargo like machinery or wind turbines — has topped 1.5 million met­ ric tons, up 66 percent. Specialty steel is shipped through the St. Lawrence Seaway to the ports of Cleveland, Detroit, Burns Harbor, Toledo and Milwaukee, and then further processed by U.S. manufacturers for use in the automotive industries. Year-to-date dry bulk cargo totaled 4.9 mil­ lion metric tons, with strong increases in con­ struction materials such as stone and cement, as well as road salt. “The fact that Seaway shipments have not only recovered after the season’s icy start but have now surpassed 2013 levels is testament to the navigation system’s resiliency,” said Stephen Brooks, president of the Chamber of Marine Commerce. Vessels have been extremely busy carrying grain for export, steel and aluminum for the U.S. automotive industry and materials for construction, and this level of activity is expected to continue until the end of year.” =BARRY COUNTY==5Hr ; Karen Fifelski, Hopkins Local government grant applications available St. Lawrence Seaway cargo shipments surpass 2013 levels Animal, rights groups need to think of children, too State needs to redirect energy focus Despite a slow start due to a severe winter and lingering ice on the Great Lakes, cargo ship traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway has already surpassed the 2013 level. The recovery has been fueled by grain exports, increases in road salt inventories for Great Lakes municipalities and an influx of specialty steel and other metals for the automotive and construction industries. AWI U RUMMAGE SALE . * SATURDAY, 9/13,8:30-4:00 I Homemade baked goods, large selection of preschool toys, pop-up camper, clothes, furniture, table saw, air conditioner, many other items. Dinner and beverages provided An opportunity to meet other Barry County families who are dedicated to investing in early childhood development and education. Any and all residents of Barry County and their family members are welcome. J The coalition is open to all residents in Barry County who are | committed to ensuring a great start in life for every child. �Page 6 — Thursday, September 11, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77589295 Worship Together Richard Allan Drake ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapel umc.org for more information. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School: 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct, thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH ‘An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH > 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m, Sunday, September 14,2014 - FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER SCHEDULE - Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfab. 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Gladys Everett Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. September 14 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. Loca­ tion: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discovergrace.org M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship II a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10: 30 a.m. 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Mel Carpenter passed away September 3, 2014. Mel was bom March 4, 1944, in Plainwell, the son of Howard and Lila (Brennan) Carpenter. Mel started working at the age of fourteen at Doster Lumber Company, and he later became a machinist and was employed by Bliss, D&S Machine Repair and Bradford White. Mel enjoyed riding motorcycles, NASCAR; especially Jeff Gordon, and work­ ing on cars. Most of all, Mel loved being with his children and grandchildren. On November 21, 1964, Mel married the love of his life, the former Judy McClish, who survives. Other members of Mel’s family include children: Norma (Glenn) Minto, Wanda (Mike) Blair, Ken Carpenter, and Danna (Doug) Mathiesen, a sister, Marian (Lee) Cook, grandchildren: Tomas and Cara Minto, Brittany, Alexandra, and Michael Blair, Aubrey and Brooke Carpenter, Colton, and Caitlyn Mathiesen, and several nieces and nephews. Mel was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Dick Carpenter. Funeral was held September 6, 2014, at Yankee Springs Bible Church, with Pastor Merritt Johnson officiating. Burial took place at the Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warrior Project will be appreciated. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave Condolence message for Mel’s family. Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH OF CHRIST Kelly J. Sims 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 MIDDLEVILLE, MI - Gladys Lillian Everett age 92 of Middleville, passed away August 31, 2014 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Gladys was born on August 16, 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of William and Ruth (Martin) Schuh. She graduated from Redford Union High School, in Detroit, class of 1940. Gladys was employed by Dales Bake Shop, Ward Midwest of Kentwood and retired from Hastings Public Schools as a student supervi­ sor. Gladys enjoyed working in her garden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Everett. Gladys is survived by her son, Paul (Penny) Edwards, grandchildren, Stephanie, David and Elizabeth Edwards, brothers, William, John and Harold Schuh, sisters, Ruth Varney, Irene Bureau, Georgia Leighton, Florence Burgin and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Jail Ministry program. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 904 Terry Lane, Hastings, MI 49058. * Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. JENISON, MI - Richard Allen Drake (53) passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at home. Richard was bom in October of 1960 in Hastings, the sixth child of seven to Albert W. and Corinne Drake. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1978. He attended and was awarded Auto Mechanic certifica­ tion from a school in Nashville, TN. Richard married Margaret Eason on April 28, 1998 during a trip to Arkansas. Richard (Rick) and Margaret have resided in Jenison, Michigan since their wedding. Rick’s life long career was a certified auto mechanic. He worked at Car City and prior employment was at Tuffy of Grand Rapids. Rick will be remembered as a loving hus­ band, wonderful father and grandfather who delighted in spending time with family, sit­ ting around campfires, and attending car races and shows. Along with his wife, Rick is survived by all his children. Meegan (Junior Bejarano) Drake of Munising; Rob Tiller of Grand Rapids; Rebecca (Josh) Taylor of Howell; Jessica Manning of Coldwater; and Stephanie (Donnie) Throop of Howell. He is, also, sur­ vived by nine grandchildren: Kierstyn and Mackenzie (Meegan); Ashley, Makayla and Samantha (Rob); Skyler, Isaiah, and Abigail (Rebecca); and Grace (Stephanie). Along with his mother Corinne, Rick is survived by his six siblings: Charles Drake; Dennis (Patty) Drake; James Drake; Patty (Chuck) Osborn, Jennie (Tony) Sinatra; and Mary (Doug) Rivett. He is loved and sur­ vived by several nieces, nephews, grand­ nieces and grandnephews. Rick will be missed by his one sister-in-law, Shirley Eason and one brother-in-law, Mike Eason. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Albert W. Drake (1964). To celebrate Richard Drake’s life, his fam­ ily will welcome you at the Hastings Elks (102 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058) on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. A light luncheon will be served and a memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge followed by a graveside service at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family would appreciate help with final expenses. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to sign the online guest book or leave a message or memory to the family, girrbachfuneralhome.net Mark A. Blank DOWLING, MI - Mark A. Blank, age 54, of Dowling, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Mark is survived by his wife, LuAnn; son, Andrew (Brittany) Blank; stepson, Tyrone Quick; father and mother, Ronald and Alberta Blank; brother, Kelly (Penny), Randy (Gail) and sister, Linda (Mark). Mark loved his two favorite dogs, Mutt and Sissie. He was a retired carpenter of 30 years. Mark loved being active outdoors which included hunting, riding his tractor and quad. He also enjoyed NASCAR racing. A memorial service for Mark will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hope Township Hall. Online condolences may be left at wwwsimplycremationservices.com. Call any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 Kelly J. Sims was a loved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who passed from this life too soon at the age of 56 on September 7, 2014. She was bom Dec 24, 1957 in Hastings ML She was preceded in death by her mother Jackie Lewis. She is survived by her husband Tommy Sims, sons Ed VanDerMolen, Eric VanDerMolen and Austin Ellis, her father Ron Lewis and three sisters; Kim O’Mara, Kathy Harrington and Bari Horton, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Kelly deeply loved her family and friends i and nurtured too many friendships to list. Among the many activities she enjoyed were spending time with her dogs, fishing and rid­ ing motorcycles with her husband Tommy and their friends. Kelly graduated Hastings High School in Hastings MI and was employed at Publix. Services will be held at St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Franklin TN on Sept 12 at 2:00 PM with a celebration of life planned afterwards. Kelly’s wishes were that in lieu of flowers that donations are made to the American Cancer Society or Alive Hospice. Maryin M. Rees DOWLING, MI — Maryin passed away September 3, 2014, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Maryin was born May 4, 1934 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Joseph and Eleanor (Love) Stampfler. Maryin was a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School class of 1952. She worked at Thomapple Manor for eight years, and was a nurse’s assistant at Pennock Hospital for 22 years. Maryin was a volunteer and a board member of the Dowling Library Board for many years. She enjoyed lighthouses, knitting, sewing, crocheting and quilting. Traveling and camp­ ing in her motorhome were special times for Maryin. On July 11, 1952, at the family home, she married Hayden Rees, and he preceded her in death in 1993. Maryin is survived by her loving compan­ ion, Meryl Preston, her children: Linda (Dennis) Dingerson, Gregory Rees, and Kendall J. (Joanne) Rees, brothers: Richard (Sandra) Stampfler, Philip Stampfler, Michael (LuAnne) Stampler, and Rodney Stampfler, a sister, Jean Pierce, a sister-in­ law, Geraldine Stampfler, four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Maryin was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Thaddeus. Funeral was held Monday, September 8, 2014, at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton, Mr. Bill Storm, officiating. Burial of cremains were held at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Dowling Library will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoiesfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Maryin’s family. The family would like to thank Barry Community Hospice for their excellent care of Maryin. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 2014 — Page 7 BOARD, continued from page 1---------- Jeanette Ann Zeigler BALDWIN, MI - Jeanette Ann Zeigler, age 80, of Baldwin, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014 at Grand Oaks Nursing Home in Baldwin. Jeanette was bom on February 27, 1934 in Hastings, the daughter of Henry and Jessie (VanAmen) Kosbar. She attended Hastings Area Schools. Jeanette married Walter Zeigler on April 1, 1950. She worked for Hastings Fiberglass for many years. Jeanette and Walter moved to Baldwin in 1978. She worked in the kitchen at Grand Oaks Nursing Home until she retired. Jeanette’s life was her family. She was lov­ ing, generous and took great pride in her chil­ dren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jeanette’s hobbies included fishing with Walt, dune buggying, reading, crossword puzzle^, crocheting and ceramics. Jeanette was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Henry and Jessie Kosbar, and her son, David Zeigler. She is survived by her husband, Walter of Baldwin, Diane (Ray) Slagle of Texas, Shire (Bob) Wilkins of Hastings, Kim (Dana) Roush of Hastings, grandchildren, Steve Slagle and Tim Slagel of Texas, Jason (Barb) Johncock, Chad (Shawna) Johncock, Sarah (Chad) Keizer, Jessica (Nathan) Selby, Kendall (Tiffany) Rees, and Katie Wilkins all Daniel Kelly Tep, Middleville and Katie Marie DeRuiter, Middleville. Steven Charles Quada, Delton and Stephanie Ann Stevens, Delton. Richard Winfred Scott, Nashville and Kiley Elizabeth Waltman, Battle Creek. Richard Brion Hawkins III, Alto and Audrey Morgan Wakley, Bellevue. John Thomas VanLaan, Caledonia and Abbey Joy Burgess, Middleville. Raymond Peter Halliwill, Nashville and Betty Jo Redner, Nashville. David Austin Piercy, Fort Wayne, IN and Christina Renee Cherrington, Fort Wayne, IN. Benjamin James Middlemass, Freeport and Sarah May DeWitt, Middleville. Travis Lee Tomlin, Plainwell and Randi Ann Burt, Plainwell. Henisers are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary of Hastings and eleven great-grandchildren. A private family graveside service will be held at Fuller Cemetery in Hastings, Michigan. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to sign the online guest book or leave a message or memory to the family, girrbachfuneral home.net. Eugene Heniser and Phyllis Heniser of Honor, Mich, were united in marriage on September 11, 1954 at Eden Bible Church, Beulah, Mich. They have three children, Greg Heniser (Cris), Stacy Heniser (Dave), and Paige (Dan) Prieskom. They also have five grand­ children, Theron/Wesley Heniser, and Emily/Jessica/Nathan Prieskorn. Extended family includes Joe, Doug and Jim Covey and their families. Christian Douglas, born at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 25, 2014 at 11:24 a.m. to Olivia Eldridge and Cruz Ceniceros/Bautista of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs., 5 oz.; 20 inches long. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY Faith Daphne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30, 2014 at 5:46 a.m. to Jamie and Dawn Wells of Cloverdale. Weighing 8 lbs., 9 ozs.; 19 inches long. by Gerald Stein Adrian Douglas, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 28, 2014 at 11:03 p.m. to Alexis and Christopher Grummet of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs.; 20 inches long. NORTH 4: K 10 9 6 V: 7 6 WEST ±:A432 V: Q 10 5 3 2 ♦: 10 9 Q2 ♦: 7 62 £:A7 4 3 EAST SOUTH 4:QJ V: K9 8 ♦: Q J 5 4 3 ♦: 10 6 5 4:8 75 V:AJ4 ♦:AK8 4: KJ 9 8 Dealer: North Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 3V North Pass Pass East Pass Pass Averys to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary Elijah Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 29,2014 at 11:09 a.m. to Dani King and Zack Nurenberg of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs., 6 ozs.; 21 inches long. , Ron and Laura (Hamilton) Avery were united in marriage on September 11, 1954 at Assyria Gospel Church on M-66. They have three daughters. Cindy Cason, Kerri Avery and Chris (Dale) Earle; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. They will celebrate with dinner out with their family. Cards can be sent to: 107 E. Sherwood Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. West Pass South 1NT Amelia Mae Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 29, 2014 at 8:02 a.m. to Victoria and Charles James of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs., 5 ozs.; 19-1/2 inches long. THE STARS ARE ALL HERE. In your bridge world, how many times have you seen or experienced this kind of auction? One bidder has a 1NT opening bid, and all pass. Some players dread this contract; others wel­ come it as a chance to not only make the contract but to take overtricks as well. Let’s see how well South was able to do with today’s hand and a 1NT contract and not vulnerable. South has the ideal hand for a 1NT opening bid: with a balanced hand, stoppers in three of the four suits, and a range of points between 15-17, it is easy to see why South opened 1NT. Of course, he would have liked partner North to have enough to go on, but often that is not the case. North with seven high card points bid as she should have: without eight high card points, the best place to play this hand would be in 1NT. Accordingly, North passed as did everyone else. West chose the standard lead of fourth down from her longest and strongest, an effective lead in no trump. West tabled the 3V, and North placed her cards on the table. South promptly thank her for her hand, a courtesy that cements a partnership and creates good will each and every time it is done. South paused long enough to make a plan, one of the best things a declarer can do instead of promptly calling for that first card without taking the time to think things through. South could count five sure winners in both hands: AV, A4, K^, Ai*, and the K4». The other tricks would have to come from spades if possible, and the club suit looked promising. The heart suit certainly looked shaky to South as he saw the opening lead. This would take some careful playing of the hand. South called for a small heart, and East rose with the KV. South won the trick with the AV. At least, now South knew where the QV was, as East would have played the lower of the two honors if she had had the QV. On trick two, South began work on the 4-4 fit in clubs, a good strategy for gaining an extra trick. South played to the A<* on the board with all playing a club. A small club return to South’s J^ was won by the Q4». South was satisfied with that as the clubs had split 3-2, and there would be an extra club winner eventually. West shifted gears and led the !()♦, hoping to reach her partner East. Both the dummy and East played low, and South won the trick with the A^. Using the K4? next saw the 104> fall from the East hand, and the 9^ was played next for three tricks in the club suit. West discard­ ed two small spades, perhaps suggesting to partner East that she had something in spades. South meant to find out and led a small spade toward the K4 on the board, hoping that West would either play the A4 or duck and let the K4 win. West won the trick with the A4. Taking her QV was West’s next move which was all right with South as that now set up the JV in the South hand. West led the 94 next, and South won that trick with the Kf. On trick ten, South played the good JT winning. With the K4 all set up, South led a small spade to his K4 on the board, and was he delighted when East’s Q4 fell on the K4. The 104and the 94 had been promoted and were the final two winning tricks for South. The final score for this hand? South had taken ten tricks in no trump, making three overtricks for a fine score of 180. That was good enough to earn top honors on this hand as most of the other tables managed to take just two overtricks and not the three. South earned a 95% on this hand as did two other South declarers. What is our takeaway for today? While a 1NT hand can be a difficult hand to play, it can often lead to a good score for you and your partner if you look at the hand as an opportunity instead of a dreaded contract. The 1NT auction is here to stay; it will not go away. Take the time to make a plan; take the time to thank your partner; and take your time to be patient for the tricks to set up for you. With that kind of attitude, you will be the envy of your bridge table. They will or should all congratulate you on a fine play of the hand. Now what,could be better than that? Happy Bridge playing! VILLAGE PEOPLE A CONCERT EVENT G COSTUME (OHTEST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 OVER $11,000 IN CASH & PRIZES TOP 20 COSTUMES WIN A PRIZE I j j j J “To get the best product, it just doesn’t make sense to rush it.” I Joyce Snow, j County Board Chair j Municipal Risk Management Authority in the amount of $311,512. • Approved the presentation for sale of five surplus county vehicles and four boats. • Approved claims in the amount of $42,429; pre-paid invoices for $3,509,942; and commissioner payroll of $6,967. • Heard from Barry County Courthouse Employee Association officers Julie Ingle and Tammi Price who expressed their desire that upcoming contract negotiations with the county and their 60-plus employee group be productive and satisfactory for both parties. • Received comment from Hastings resi­ dent Elden Shellenbarger regarding the reported over-population of cats at the animal shelter which, according to Shellenbarger, are representing a growing county liability. “Cats are wandering in the road, they’re running on the property of neighboring pri­ vate businesses, and there are igloo [shelters] that have been placed on private property,” charged Shellenbarger. “It’s time for board members who have been dragging their feet to correct this problem. I’m tired of my tax money being wasted because nothing is being done.” Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman, in attendance to report on a state award recently presented to the animal shelter, did not specifically address the cat issue, but did tell commissioners that she and Shellenbarger are teaming up to work on a “barnyard buddies” animal placement pro­ gram. Shellenbarger denied having that conver­ sation. ' The board’s next meeting will be an evening committee-of-the-whole meeting Thursday, Sept. 18, to accommodate commis­ sioners who will be attending the Michigan Association of Counties annual conference on Mackinac Island, Sept. 12 to 14. The meeting will be in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., in Hastings, beginning at 7 p.m. TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. 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You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) 525 W. Apple SL, Hastings, MI 49058 All Seantng Includes: Deoderizhig, Pre- Treating, Soil - Retardant, Moving of Furniture, and Spot and Stain Removal (269) 948-9969 www.discoveryfinancialllc.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC �Page 8 — Thursday, September 11, 2014 — The Hastings Banner by Elaine Garlock The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Freight House Museum with a shared meal followed by a short program. The last vestiges of the spring military exhibit have been stored for the season after a long exposure. Next up will be the September exhibit of photographs. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. at the museum on Emerson Street. There will be a speaker, refreshments, and library research time until 5 p.m. Volunteers were on duty last weekend for any visitors as well as ongoing projects of filing obituaries, which now num­ ber more than 15,000. Internet searches are possible with existing computers and other resources. The Lucas farmhouse on the southeast cor­ ner of Woodland and Jordan roads has been razed. The bulldozer did its work efficiently. Once a family could make a living on 80 acres of land. Now farms are much larger to warrant the price of farm equipment. Fields half a mile long are commonplace with less need to turn comers with huge tools. Work progresses on the library building. Footings were in place, and block laying began in the excavated spaces alongside the former bar. Central United Methodist Church has start­ ed relocating two sets of concrete steps. The railings have been removed in preparation for repair of the existing deteriorating steps. These were built with concrete, but earlier steps probably the original from 1904, had stone sides. The center railings were mounted in 1994 during the big renovation, which included an elevator. Inches of new concrete will be applied to the existing steps. When Ula (Garlinger) Miller of Sun City, Ariz., was here for her annual visit, she spent time with cousins Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winkler, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Raffler and Laurel Garlinger, as well as with some of her longtime friends. Good news for trail lovers, the Fred Meijer Trails which follows the route of the Grand Trunk across Ionia and Clinton counties, has had major progress this summer. Within each of the villages and towns is paving and in the rural stretches is crushed limestone waiting to be graded. Pewamo, a year earlier, prepared for this day by erecting a trail head similar to the original depot with ample parking, rest rooms, information center and other ameni­ ties, waiting for the first hikers, walkers, trail­ ers of whatever persuasion. Other towns on the trail include Ionia, Muir, St. Johns, Fowler, Ovid, and Owosso. In a series of photos of World War II veter­ ans that run in the Grand Rapids Press, Sunday, Lake Odessa High School graduate Roger Cochrun of Saranac was pictured. He was one of the students from Berlin Center who attended the local high school. The free movie at the Ionia Theater, com­ pliments of the Ionia County Historical Society, Sept. 18 will be the House on the Rock. The next week will have local Judy Huyhn with her presentation of a trip to China. NOTICE OF ADOPTION FOR ORDINANCE #A-1-201A AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF BARRY COUNTY TO CHANGE THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE - ARTICLE 23, SECTION 2386. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN HEREBY ORDAINS: A-1-2014 Under Article 23, Section 2386 - Wireless Communication Antenna (All changes are in BOLD type) A. Definition. “A monopole, lattice and/or guyed structure in excess of sixty (60) feet height... H. General Provisions (3.) All proposed towers more than sixth (60) feet in height shall be submitted... (15) ...monopole over sixty (60) feet in height - 1500 feet... BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Date: August 26, 2014 Joyce Snow, Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners . Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk Published Date: September 11,2014 The above named ordinance becomes effective September 18, 2014. Copy of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours of 8:00 A.M. - 5 P.M. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call (269) 945-1290 for further information. 77559442 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept 9, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org . . 77589302 The term of the contract will be for the year begin­ ning November 15, 2014 and ending November 14,2017. The closing date for the bid is October 3, 2014 at 2 p.m. Bids shall be submitted to Barry County Buildings and Grounds, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058. To obtain a copy of the invitation to bid, please visit our web site at www.barrycounty.org or call (269) 945-1293. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Tim Neeb, building and grounds supervisor, at (269) 838-7084. sure — these services are extremely expen­ sive. Consider this: The national average for a private room in a nursing home is nearly $84,000 per year, according to a recent survey by Genworth, a financial security company. To help prepare for these costs, you may want to consult with a professional financial advi­ sor, who can suggest appropriate solutions. • Untimely death - Your absence could jeopardize your family’s financial security, particularly if you passed away while your children were still at home. To help ensure that your family could remain in the home and that your children could go to college, if they choose, make sure you have adequate life insurance. Your passage through life will be filled with twists and turns, and you can’t always see what lies ahead. But you can ease your journey by preparing yourself for the unex­ pected. “Edward Jones, its employees and finan­ cial advisors are not estate planners and can­ not provide tax or legal advice. ” This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 43.64 Altria Group 34.66 AT&T BP PLC 45.16 CMS Energy Corp 30.23 41.94 Coca-Cola Co Conagra 32.49 Eaton 68.22 Family Dollar Stores 78.71 Fifth Third Bancorp 20.21 75.02 Flowserve CP 16.03 Ford Motor Co. 53.16 General Mills General Motors . 33.06 Intel Corp. . 34.9*1 Kellogg. Co. ■" ■■'-rs 64.32 . . McDonald’s Corp 91.09 Perrigo Co. 143.13 29.24 Pfizer Inc. 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Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “SEALED BID 2014 STREET TREES”. 77589460 action of yours, you could face legal actions demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars. To help protect yourself, consider adding umbrella liability insurance. • Changing family situation - Changes in your life — marriage, divorce, remarriage, children, stepchildren — can drastically affect your estate plans and the type of legacy you want to leave. To prevent unpleasant sur­ prises for your family, make sure you period­ ically review beneficiary designations on your investment accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k), and work with your tax and legal advisors to update your estate-planning documents — will, living trust and so on — as needed. • Outliving your money - Once you reach retirement, your greatest concern may be that you’ll outlive your money. To help prevent this from happening, create a sustainable withdrawal strategy — that is, determine how much you can take out each year from your investment and retirement accounts, and stick to this amount. • Need for long-term care - You can’t pre­ dict whether you will ever need to enter a nursing home or require the assistance of a home health care worker, but one thing is for — STOCKS— The following prices are from the close The Department of Public Services work crews will.be flushing fire hydrants beginning the week of September 22, 2014. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS for for their parking lots located in downtown Hastings Are you ready for this? September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Preparedness Month seeks to educate Americans on preparing for natural disasters and other types of emergencies. But you’H also need to prepare for unexpected events in many other areas of your life — par­ ticularly those events related to the financial security of you and your family. Here are some of the most important of these events, along with possible preparations for them: • Unanticipated early retirement - If you encounter a “downsizing” or other occurrence that results in the loss of a job, or even the end of a career, before you expected it, would you be able to avoid major disruptions to your lifestyle? To help prepare for such a loss of income, make sure to fully fund your IRA each year. The maximum contribution is $5,500 per year plus an additional $1,000 for those age 50 and older. • Disability - Even a short-term disability can seriously harm your finances — and a long-term disability could prove devastating. Your employer might offer some form of dis­ ability insurance, but it may not be sufficient. So you may need to explore private coverage. • Personal liability - If someone were ever injured on your property or due to some City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING The County of Barry is SNOWPLOWING & SNOW REMOVAL Prepare yourself for the unexpected Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Call 269-945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads Doughnuts make grizzlies smarter than the average bear “First we had bears learn to stand on a by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Alex Waroff had a fantastic summer job stump that was under the doughnut, allow­ this year. The veterinary student at ing them to reach the food,” Waroff said. Washington State University worked with “Then the next step was that they had to faculty members as they tested just how move the stump to place it under the dough­ clever grizzly bears are when it comes to the nut.” use of tools. All but two of the bears pretty quickly “Besides primates, scientists know that picked up on moving the stump to where it certain birds, dolphins, elephants and some was needed. other animals use tools,” Waroff told me “Then we had a big box, too, and a dif­ recently. “Tool use might seem to be more ferent stump” Waroff said. “Some bears common in social creatures. Bears are a lit­ stacked them when the doughnut was sus­ tle hard to categorize in that regard, pended at high levels.” because they live with their mother when A 9-year-old female named Kio went to young, then are solitary as adults.” the head of her class in the experiments. Dr. O. Lynne Nelson of WSU’s College Bears can live to be 30 or 40 years old, of Veterinary Medicine has been working Waroff said. So Kio is still relatively with Waroff on bears living in a facility at young. the edge of the university campus. Some of The bears in the WSU experiments the bears were born in captivity, others seemed to enjoy the puzzles that were set were brought in from the wild where they for them this summer. had become problem bears and were in “They are excited to do the trials,” danger of being destroyed. Waroff said. “They watch us as we set “The idea of tool use is that an animal things up and suspend the doughnut.” utilizes an object and manipulates it to Waroff and Nelson view the experiments achieve a goal,” Nelson said. “If a bear as good enrichment for the bruins. picks up a box and puts it down where it’s “With research, getting findings whatev­ useful to place it so the bear can stand on it er they may be is the real goal,” Waroff and reach something, that’s tool use.” said. “But it’s been interesting documenting Waroff and company have been testing Tool use.” eight bears, one by one, to see whether a Dr. E. Kirsten Peters was trained as a glazed doughnut reward will inspire the geologist at Princeton and Harvard univer­ bruins to use tools. Researchers suspended sities. This column is provided as a service a doughnut out in a play area. In the large of the College of Agricultural, Human and pen are such things as sawed-off tree Natural Resource Sciences at Washington stumps and boxes. Researchers videotaped State University. See more columns or lis­ what the bears did as they tried to reach the ten to the Rock Doc's broadcasts of them at doughnut. rockdoc.wsu.edu. City of Hastings Position Available Operator 2 - Department of Public Services The City of Hastings, Michigan, is accepting applications for one (1) full-time entry level bargaining unit Operator 2 position in the Department of Public Services. Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 26,2014 at 5:00 PM. Minimum requirements to apply include a high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) valid in the State of Michigan with an “A” endorsement and air brakes. Candidate must pass a drug/alcohol screen, pre­ employment physical, and background check. Beginning wage rate for this position is $13.25 per hour and includes fringe ben­ efits. Send resume, three (3) professional references and completed employment application to the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. A required application form and full job description are available upon request. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, 269-945-2468. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 77589458 Director of Public Services �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 2014 ~ Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES < Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XIX This time of year Hannah Falk’s kitchen and canning equipment, likely resembling these, were getting a lot of use as tree fruits and tomatoes ripened. (Photo courtesy of the Henry Ford Museum.) Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances married a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie married Dr. George Hyde. ■: £>v their first names: Birdie Merlau, NVillie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock, ’ or Dr. Hyde. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. Lottie Fox, just 16, is helping Hannah now. Hannah mentions she will have a new helper in a few weeks. . Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or revert­ ed to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. **** Thursday, Sept. 3 It is lots colder tonight. Mrs. Judkins rode down to Nettie’s with Elias Colwell. I canned 7 cans of peaches today and found 4 cans of my tomatoes all spoilt. I picked my tomatoes in the garden, with 3 pails full and put water and victuals in the wood house for Nig. I went up to John Cairns to see Dr. Copp for Nettie. Rankin is sick and I am a going down to Nettie’s tonight. I got a bundle of something that Dr. Copp brought for Nettie. I took up a lot of house slips and put in my jars and set them under the porch. I went up and got my mail and Dr. Hyde’s. Then Will Havins came and brought me the book that I sent for to the Christian Herald for 2 dollars, express all paid. The Peoples History of the United States. I rode down to Nettie’s with Fred Stanley and Myrtle. I stayed to Nettie’s all night tonight. Albert Storms said Orra was very low. Rankin is lots better tonight. 2 Chapman boys and Herman Farr and Elias Colwell, all 4 of them is cutting com for Dr. Hyde today. Vern Brown is a dragging for Dock today. Friday, Sept. 4 Orra Storms is a little easier. It is a nice day today. Rankin Hyde is better. I am to Nettie’s this morning. So is Mrs. Judkins. Frances and George Merlau was going by and I called to them and Opal and I rode down home with them. George fixed the 7 broken places in my walk and put my fence posts in the chicken coop and made me a new bin for my coal. They was here to dinner. Mrs. Judkins rode down with the boy that draws the milk, Allen is his name. He brought me some milk and crabapples and 4 cucumbers from Nettie’s. Frances brought me a can of milk. Mrs. Wilcox here. I paid her 50 cts. for my washing and ironing. Iva Donivan here today. She is a coming to work for me in a little while. Mrs. Perigo here. Mrs. Brooks here. Iva, Opal and I, we went up town. I got a half bushel of peaches of Ira Brooks 36 cts. and he brought them down here. I paid George 75 ch. for his work. I cleaned out my bam and got a lot of kindling in the house and wood. I got some cookies and cheese and a muskmebn. Mrs. Judkins, Opal and I went to the Baptist Church to a lecture by Rev. Thomas E. Barr of Kalamazoo of the First Congregational Church. William Thomas is worse. Saturday, Sept. 5 It rained last night. Opal here today and stayed last night and tonight. Orra is worse, then better, she is a failing all the time. A Pension Agent here today to find out about Norm Ruggles a getting hurt, how and when and I did not know. I took up 5 big plants and put them in crocks and put them under the porch and swept out all around. I mended 3 pairs of my drawers, one apron of mine, 2 dresses and done a lot of chores. Willie Merlau here tonight. He brought me a cabbage head and a pumpkin pie that Birdie sent to me. Opal and I went to Cairn’s store. I got 12 quart cans 65 cts. and tonight I sent by Mrs. Judkins and got 5 cts. worth of gum for Opal when she went for the mail. I washed the cans all up today that I got today. It is a raining toward night and at bed time again real hard. I got a mouth organ for Opal 10 cts. and one for Rankin 5 cts. How it does rain and it is lots cooler today. Sadie McLeay was here today. Sunday,, Sept. 6 It rained like fury last night. Birdie and Willie and Frances here. Birdie stayed till Willie came tonight. Birdie brought me some milk. Nettie brought me a melon, it was green and Birdie brought me a pumpkin pie. Jimmie Mosier here today. He brought me some grapes and his girl Nettie brought me a pump­ kin. I gave each a big peach that I got of Ira Brooks. Lottie Fox here. Nettie sent some clean clothes to Opal tonight and some grapes and apples and a little cake and some pears. Little Opal is here with me. Mary Jones was here today. I wrote, a letter to Mrs. Carpenter tonight. It is real cold. Monday, Sept. 7 It is real cold today. I kept fire most all day. I canned 3 cans of peaches, one pears and made a half gallon of grape jam and picked a lot of cucumbers for ketchup and picked a lot of tomatoes. Mrs. Wilcox here. She had Merrit Wood’s baby photo. I went to Mr. Temples and got 3 dozen of eggs and a rubber cord to put on Opal’s hat and I got a paper of sin sins [sen sen] for Opal and I went to John Cairn’s and got 2 dollars worth of brown sugar. John brought the sugar down and Mrs. Judkins went to Temples and got my eggs. The men laid some timber down even with the ground for the folks to walk on. I went to Mrs. Smith’s and got a quart of milk. While I was gone Nettie sent some by Vern Brown. Orra is real bad today and tonight and last night. Mrs. Smith sat up there tonight. Leta and Lora came to school today. Estella McDonald teaches the small room and a man teaches the large room. His name is Stowe of Woodland. Tuesday, Sept. 8 Orra is about the same today. It is a nice day today. Leta and Lora came to school. They was here. Nettie sent me a line. She wants me to come and stay with her this week. Lottie is a going to the fair and won’t be back ‘till Sunday. Sarah Silcox here today and Sarah Harthom a while and Permelian Collier. Will Havins brought me 4 lbs. of sausage for me from Delton 10 cts. And then Ira Brooks came with a bushel of the big Alberta peaches 75 cts. a bushel. I scalded tomatoes enough and skinned them and canned 11 quarts and one pint of tomatoes. I went to John Cairn’s and got 12 more quart cans to put my peaches in tomorrow. Mrs. Judkins helped me peel my tomatoes. Little Opal here all day. ‘till school was out. Then the girls drew her home in my express wagon. How tired I am tonight. Mrs. Judkins measured one peach and it measured 9 inches around it. They are very large. I am a cooking down some ketchup tonight that I made tonight. Jim Havins came and got 2 big pails full of stuff for his pigs. Wednesday, Sept. 9 It is a nice day. Leta and Lora came to school. I canned my peaches, 8 quarts and I fixed my tomato catsup and my peach jelly and I went to Dets and got 12 pint cans and I got a watermelon to Dets 10 cts. and I got skains of black saxony yam to Nelson 10 cts. a skain 50 cts. and a pairing knife 10 and 2 papers hair pins 2 cts. 2 1/2 yrds. of sateen for an apron for Mrs. Judkins 25 cts. and 2 han­ dles for plates 20 cts. and 2 sheets of fly paper 5 cts. Mrs. Wilcox here. I gave her some pits to plant of Alberta peaches and she sent me some Rarripe pits. Ely brought the cans and the melon for me. Mrs. Nelson gave me some candy. I had to can 2 cans of peaches over tonight. I propped out the wood house. Lora rode down home with Hattie Bellinger and her mother and Hart and Leta and I, we rode with Mrs. Pake to Nettie’s on a cart. Mrs. Judkins is at my house. I left Nig dog with her while I was to Nettie’s. Jim Havins came and got 2 pails of swill and a lot of peach peelings. The creamery stopped a running today. I am [at] Nettie’s tonight. Dock and Herman Farr went to town tonight. Leta slept with me tonight. Thursday, Sept 10 It is real warm today. I am to Nettie’s. Rankin has been a having the dysentery but is better. He is so cross that Nettie can’t get vict­ uals for their workmen. Leta and Lora went to school. Mrs. Judkins is at my house. I peeled 3 pans of peaches for Nettie. Nellie Penals and her mother was here after some medicine. Nellie is sick. Nettie went in the field after Dr. Hyde. I washed dishes, swept, cleared off table, did all kinds of work. Leta and Opal slept with me tonight. Dock is a picking stone and dragging for wheat. Harmon Fash is to work for him and Vera Brown. Lottie is off to the fair to Grand Rapids. (To be continued) HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope proposes upon its own motion to undertake an aquatic plant control project in Guernsey Lake in Hope Township and to create a special assess­ ment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by spe­ cial assessment against the properties benefitted therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the above-mentioned improvements are proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: The properties indicated by parcel numbers attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein. See also accompanying map attached as Exhibit B and incorporated herein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received plans showing the proposed improve­ ments and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of the project in the amount of $113,534 (of which $98,530 is proposed to be raised by a new special assessment), has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to create the afore-described special assessment district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost estimate and proposed special assessment district may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. “PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in per­ son at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her per­ sonal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the project are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing described here­ in, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described proposed special assessment dis­ trict, the project to be funded by that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition in favor or the proposed special assessment project has been or is filed with the Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) per­ cent of the total land area in that special assessment dis­ trict as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hear­ ing upon such plans, special assessment district and esti­ mate of costs will be held at the Hope Township Hall, whose address is 5463 S M43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 6:00 pm on September 23, 2014. At such hearing the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hear­ ing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments or changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the afore­ mentioned proposed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone number spec­ ified below. 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Clark pleaded guilty to the charge July 30 in Barry County Circuit Court and was sen­ tenced Sept. 3. She was given credit for 51 days served in jail and ordered to pay $1,651 in costs and fines. Judge Amy McDowell also ordered that Clark be released from jail upon full payment of all costs and fines. An addi­ tional charge of maintaining a drug house was dismissed. Tyler Joseph Morris, 23, of Hastings, was sentenced Sept. 3 to 12 months in jail after pleading guilty July 30 to maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine. Judge McDowell gave Morris credit for 55 days served in jail. Morris was ordered to complete the Barry County Court’s Swift and Sure Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. FOREVER ON THE FARM Estate Sale 9659 Parmalee Middleville, 49333 Wednesday Sept. 17, 9-5 Thursday Sept. 18, 9-2 Numbers @ 8:30 Many generations of inter­ esting items fill this wonder­ ful farmhouse. There is a large amount of items of lo­ cal interest, old advertising, documents, postcards, pho­ tographs etc.. Antique dress­ er and side board; 50's dress­ er and chest with mirror, vintage kitchen, 1800's Bible; very old recipes and cookbooks;Fenton and Fostoria American; French Provincial bedroo set; lots of vintage linens and hankies; lamps; hand made kitchen cart; vin­ tage hamper; wood TV trays; quilting hoop; old patterns and sewing notions; very large sewing table; Techno­ sonic turntable and stereo;; antique tables; vintage kitch­ en stools, crocks; old wagon and cart; old bike; very old tool boxes, full of tools; torches; antique buggy springs and so much more. Go to Estatesales.net<http:/ /Estares-ales.net> for complete listing and photos. Sale by The Cottage House Antiques Estate and Moving Sales 616-901-9898 MOVED OFF THE LAKE Estate Sale 1357 Nissaki Algonquin Lake Hastings, 49058 Saturday September 20, 9-6 Numbers @ 8:30 , Items for lake living is what you will find the most of here. Lots of fishing poles and fishing equipment; lots and lots of life jackets in all sizes; water toys; Timber Ridge golf cart; John Deere L-120 lawn tractor; yard and garden tools; CUE 8000E generator; Troy Built snow blower; Master Mechanic tool chest; battery charger; lots of hand and power tools; Delta 10" compound miter saw; chest freezer and much more for the outside. Inside there is a dinette set; a recliner love-seat; Sleep­ Number bed; head board, dressers and chest of draw­ ers; dishes Health Rider ex­ erciser bike; file cabinets; TV's and small end tables. Go to EstateSales.net to view photos. 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In Memoriam IN APPRECIATION THE Family of Raymond Fitch would like to thank friends for the many expres­ sions of sympathy following the death of our beloved husband and father. A memorial service will be held for Ray on September 13. Visitation will be at 1p.m. with service at 2p.m. Green St. United Methodist Church. The family invites friends to join them in cele­ brating Ray's life at that time. Pets PURE BREED BASSET hound puppies, can be AKC registered. Both parentss registered. $500. (269)838­ 0314. Help Wanted DRIVERS: CDL-A, OWN­ ER Op's. Van or Flatbed. Ex­ cellent Pay Package. Quar­ terly safety bonus + Double digit fuel discounts. Paid plates- permit program. No forced dispatched 855-764­ 8050. NO HIRING: FULL-TIME vehicle dismantler position, prefer experience and own tools. Apply with-in. NO PHONE CALLS! Go Go Au­ to Parts 7709 Kingbury Rd. Delton, ML OFFICE ASSISTANTWE'RE looking for someone with computer experience with the ability to accurately and efficiently handle data entry, filing, answer phones and do occasional cashier­ ing. Applicant must be de­ tailed oriented, self-motivat­ ed and be good at time man­ agement. Up to two part­ time positions at 24-32 per week are available with the possibility of full time in the future. Apply in person, send email/resume to Bob's Gun & Tackle Shop, Inc., Attn: Office, 2208 W. M43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058. bobsgt@voyager.net , Recreation 1981 GRADY WHITE fish­ ing/cruising boat 24' with Evinrude motor. Make Of­ fer. 231-578-2349. For Rent 2 + BEDROOM house ga­ rage and large fenced in yard $700 a month, contact (269)838-0314. For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 FREE HEAT AND hot wa­ ter. Eliminate monthly heat­ ing bills with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. D-2 Outdoor wood boilers. 616-877-4081. SCHAEFFER'S MOTOR OIL, full synthetic and dura blends. Also available 20W50 V-twin Harley oil. Sold at Diamond Propane, 301 E. Broadway, Woodland, (269)367-9700. $ TOP DOLLAR $ Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! gogoautoparts.com 77582776 Leroy Hill, 33, of Hastings, was sentenced Sept. 3 in Barry County Circuit Court to between 24 and 180 months in prison for pro­ bation violation. Hill was found guilty in October 2012 of failing to register as a sex offender and was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 36 months of probation. He pleaded guilty Aug. 20 to probation violation. In addi­ tion to the prison sentence, Hill was given credit for 305 days served and will pay $537 in court fines and costs. Circuit Court to two counts of domestic vio­ lence as a third or subsequent offense. He was sentenced Sept. 3 to 12 months in jail and given credit for 53 days served. Judge McDowell ordered he complete the court’s Swift and Sure Sanctions program, receive anger-management counseling, attend AA/NA five times per week, receive sub­ stance-abuse treatment and have no contact with the victim. The last two months of his jail term may be suspended. Wagner also was ordered to pay $1,576 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of assault by strangula­ tion was dismissed. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 11 — “Pushing the Limits” discussion group focuses on energy, dis­ cussing Upton Sinclair’s Oil and watching a clip from “There Will Be Blood,” noon to 1; Movie Memories enjoys “Caught in the Draft,” starring Bob Hope, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 — preschool story time the 2014 Michigan Reads One Book One State Children’s Book Program reading Kwame Alexander’s Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15 — library board meets, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 — Mother Goose on the loose (a story time for infants), 9:30; toddler story time frolics with pirates, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; frugal living group discusses home brewing with Richard Centala, 6:15 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Joshua Michael Wagner, 26, of Nashville, pleaded guilty July 30 in Barry County SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Like football, retirement requires a game plan by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Good coaching and a great playbook can make all the difference in the world for a win­ ning football team. Fail to create a sound game plan, and you’re likely to miss opportu­ nities and fall behind. The same is true for retirement •— except you call the plays, including when to retire and how much to save. If you walk onto the retirement field without a game plan, you may have to work longer than you had hoped. You certainly don’t want to find yourself unable to have the comfortable retirement you envisioned. You may have to call your own financial plays, but Social Security has tools to help you. We can help you decide what options might be successful in any situation you may find yourself in. For example, how much can you expect to get from Social Security? How much more could you get if you worked a year longer? Two years? What about your spouse, if you are married? And are you saving enough in addition to your expected Social Security benefits? By visiting www.socialsecurity.gov, you can get answers to all of these questions. You will find several financial planning tools, including our easy-to-use and secure Retirement Estimator. You can use it to get quick retirement estimates based on your own earnings record. It’s like training camp for financial planning. All you have to do is provide some infor­ mation about yourself to verify who you are for security purposes — your name, Social Security number, date and place of birth, your mother’s maiden name, and an estimate of your last year’s earnings. The Retirement Estimator will then create Social Security benefit estimates based on your entire career earnings record. The Retirement Estimator shows what you could receive in Social Security benefits if you retire at age 62, what you could receive at your full retirement age, and what you could receive if you work until age 70. Interested in other play options, such as what would happen if you made more money in the future? Or if you want to stop work at a different age than the three we show you? You can try out alternate game plans using the Retirement Estimator if you change your mind about your initial retirement plans. The last thing you want to do is depend on a “Hail Mary” pass when it comes to your retirement. With a good game plan, you will score a retirement touchdown. Remember what one of football’s most accomplished and respected coaches, Vince Lombardi, said, “There’s only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give it everything.” So give everything you have to developing the playbook for your retirement. And the best place to begin your game plan for a successful retirement is at www.socialsecurity.gov. Call from ‘U.S. Treasury’ raises suspicion A call supposedly from the U.S. Treasury Department didn’t seem quite right to a 46year-old Hastings woman. She told sher­ iff’s deputies she received a call from someone claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury Service and saying there had been a discrepancy with her 2011 taxes. She was told she owed $3,580 and was asked to send the money. When the woman asked to speak to a manager in charge, the man hung up. When police tried to call the number back, they discovered the number had been disconnected. The woman reported the incident to police Sept. 3. Alarm alerts officers to attempted theft Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home in the 14000 block of Jones Road, in Assyria Township, for a garage alarm that had been activated. When they arrived, they found several tools and items from inside the garage stacked up outside the building. They also found tire tracks in the driveway that officers believe may have been made by a vehicle trying to speed away from the site. Officers contacted the homeowner and learned he was on vacation. The man told officers no tools or equipment should have been outside the garage. Officers listed sev­ eral items stacked outside, including drills, battery and charger, bandsaw, camera, Sawzall, wet/dry vacuum, carpet cleaners, air nail guns, flood lights and chainsaws. The incident was reported about 10:56 a.m. Aug. 28. Kayak stolen from residence A 46-year-old Hastings man reported theft of a kayak and paddle from his home in the 2000 block of Buehler Road. The kayak is valued at about $400. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home Aug. 29. Warning shots fired at suspected thieves A Nashville man fired what he called warning shots to scare off three people he thought were suspects trying to steal his marijuana plants. The marijuana was grow­ ing inside a fenced area near his pole build­ ing. The man has a medical marijuana card. He told sheriff’s deputies he used his shot­ gun to fire two rounds in the air as a warn­ ing. Sheriff’s deputies did not locate any suspects, and no plants were found to be missing. The incident was reported about 4 a.m. Sept. 5. Hastings woman wary of possible scam A caller alleging to be from Publishers Clearing House, but asking for money, did­ n’t fool a Hastings woman. The woman’s daughter notified the sheriff’s department about the possible fraud attempts. She said her mother had received calls from a man, claiming to be from Publishers Clearing House and saying her mother had won $1 million. The caller wanted the woman to send him $250 on a pre-paid credit card and after receiving the money, he said he would bring the million dollars and a brand new ; Mercedes Benz to her home. Officers attempted to call the number, but it had been disconnected. Police are warning that anyone asking for money in order to claim a prize is probably part of a scam and should be avoided. Domestic dispute leads to drunk driving arrest Barry County Sheriff’s deputies called to a domestic dispute learned while they were en route that the man had left the scene. A Prairieville Township officer stopped the man near the intersection of Pifer and Gilkey Lake roads, in Barry Township. Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the traffic stop to assist the officer and found the 45-yearold Delton driver had been drinking. The man was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, facing charges of driving while intoxicated, domestic assault and driving while his license was suspended. The inci­ dent was reported at about 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4. Trailer taken from Middleville property A Middleville man reported an enclosed trailer was stolen from his property on Amber Ridge Drive. He man said he believed the trailer was taken between Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The 20-foot trailer was parked on his property. The trailer has a yellow sticker on the back that reads “BT Miller Farms Racing.” The trailer is valued at about $5,500. NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION To: The residents and property owners of the Townships of Yankee Springs and Orangeville in Barry County; and the residents and property owners of the Townships of Martin and Wayland in Allegan County, Michigan, and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that meetings held: on August 12, 2014 at ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, ORDINANCE NO. 08-12-2014 on August 13, 2014 at MARTIN TOWNSHIP, ORDINANCE NO. 113 on August 14, 2014 at YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, ORDINANCE NO. 08-01-2014 on September 2, 2014 at WAYLAND TOWNSHIP, ORDINANCE NO. 01-2014 SECTION I - AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V. SECTION E. The Township Boards adopt­ ed ordinances amending the Sewage Disposal System Ordinance to increase the user fee to $78 per quarter ($26.00 per month) for single family residences within the townships. SECTION n - EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL This Ordinance shall take effect October H 1, 2014. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 opportunity Sanctions program, receive anger-manage­ ment and substance-abuse counseling, attend Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous five times per week, and receiv­ ing cognitive behavior therapy while in jail. The last two months of his jail term will be suspended and he must serve 36 months of probation. Additional charges of operating or maintaining a lab, resisting or assaulting police officers, and receiving or concealing stolen property worth $200 to $1,000 were dismissed. Morris also was sentenced in a separate case in circuit court. He pleaded guilty to two charges of domestic violence and one count of interfering with electronic communications. He was sentenced for those charges Sept. 3, ordered to serve 55 days in jail for each count, and given credit for 55 days served for each count. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs special­ ist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority Robert H. Monroe, Manager 12588 Marsh Rd. Shelbyville MI 49344 06850027 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 2014 — Page 11 I FCiAI NOTICED L/1>\JL zyL/ llvllvLJ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate File No. 14026737 DE Estate of LEIGH LAUREN WEISS JR. aka LEIGH LAUREN WEISS aka LEIGH L. WEISS II. Date of Birth: 12/24/1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Leigh Lauren Weiss Jr., died 06/06/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Cynthia Lynn Perham, person­ al representative, or to both the probate court at Barry County Probate Court, 206 W. Court St., Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 08/30/2014 Gregory Bosma (P30323) 10171 N. 22nd Street Plainwell, Ml 49080 (269) 743-9870 Cynthia Lynn Perham 709 Plymouth Ct. Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 861-3848 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Sara L. Scott Trust u/t/a dated December 28, 2006. Date of Birth: September 16, 1919. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Sara L. Scott, who lived at 10398 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073, died September 1, 2014, leaving the above Trust entitled the James R. and Lucena M. Ward Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the Trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented to James R. Ward Jr. or Jean H. Aki within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 9, 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes (P43549) 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Bradley K., Scott 10397 Thornapple Lake Road Nashville, Ml 49073 77589448 (77589287) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR. HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Dale Dickinson and Kelly Dickinson, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 15, 2006 and recorded October 23, 2006 in Instrument Number 1171760, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Five Hundred Nineteen and 16/100 Dollars ($91,519.16) including interest at 8.55% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on SEPTEMBER 18, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan: All the South 1/2 of Lot Number 7 of Block Number 4 of H.J. Kenfields Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page- 9. Subject to easements, reservations and limitations of record if any. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale; In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 21, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer - . P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-010003 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588942 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit- z ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Emmett Swan and Alise Swan, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 1998, and recorded on June 19, 1998 in instrument 1012166, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments. to Wilmington Trust National Association, as Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-CL1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-CL1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Six and 60/100 Dollars ($34,296.60). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will < be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1 :Q0 PM, on September 25, 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11 of Assessor's Plat No. 2 of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan described as part of the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 36, i Town 3, North, Range 7 West Castleton Township, Barry County Michigan, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of land con­ veyed by Alanson W Phillips to Lansing Briggs, thence East 77 feet, |hence South 142 feet, thence West 77 feet, thence North 142 feet to the place of beginning, Castletoon Township, Barry County Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the- property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the; mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 28, 2014 For more information, please call; FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Fite#443485F01 (08-28)(09-18) 77589043 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Travis Johnson, a married man and Julie Johnson his wife, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated March 31, 2009, and recorded on April 2, 2009 in instrument 20090402-0003713, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Four and 85/100 Dollars ($46,804.85). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. Said premises are, situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 2, Block 3 of Kenfield's 2'nd Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 37 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a,,. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. < If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person whcrb'uys the property at1 the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 21, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442228F01 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588955 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Raymond L King, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for BNC Mortgage, Inc.,its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 8, 2006 and recorded December 18, 2006 in Instrument # 1173977 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-BNC1 Mortgage Pass­ Through Certificates, Series 2007-BNC1, by assignment dated July 23, 2014 and recorded August 4, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-007286 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Eight Thousand Eighteen Dollars and Eighty-Four Cents ($88,018.84) including interest 10.6% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduG, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 18, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the East half of the Northwest quarter of Section 26, Town 3 North, Range 7 West; thence West 4 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence East 4 rods; thence North 10 rods to the Place of Beginning. Also, commencing at the Northwest corner of the West half of the Northeast quarter of Section 26; and running thence East 4 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West 4 rods; thence North 10 rods to the Place of Beginning, all being in Town 3 North, Range 7 West, Castleton Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known as 9500 Thornapple Lake Rd, Nashville Ml 49073 The redemption peri­ od shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsi­ ble to the person who buys the property at the mort­ gage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption peri­ od. Dated: 8/21/2014 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 2007: BNC1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-BNC1, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-05706 (08-21 )(09-11) 777588962 Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 2, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board mem­ bers present. Approved the minutes of the August 12, 2014 board meeting with corrections. Approved motion to pay the bills for the month of September. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by Thomas Rook, Supervisor (77589292) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott, husband and wife, to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated December 31,1998 and recorded January 11, 1999 in Instrument Number 1023541, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred NinetyThree and 79/100 Dollars ($69,293.79) including interest at 11.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM onJDCTOBER 9, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the North 1/2 of Section 29, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 min­ utes 30 seconds East 134 feet to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person; who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damage to tli^ property during the redemption period. ' Dated: September 11, 20t4 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer ' P.O, Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 Fite No. 14-013130 (09-11)(1 0-02) 77589464 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man and Amanda J. Smith, his wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2007, and recorded on January 11, 2008 in instrument 20080111-0000387, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Four and 34/100 Dollars ($109,744.34). Under the power of sate contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. . Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 27; thence South 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section 27 to the true point of beginning; thence East 200.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Section 27; thence South 600.00 feet parallel with said West line; thence West 200.00 feet parallel with said North line; thence North 600.00 feet along said West line to the point of beginning. Containing 2 acres, more or less, and being sub­ ject to any easements, restrictions or conditions of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 21, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Fite #363947F04 (08-21 )(09-11) 77588900 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Brian Burley and Tracie Burley, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2003 and recorded April 18, 2003 in Instrument # 1102317 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and FortyTwo Cents ($176,651.42) including interest 8.23% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 25, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Block 4, Sandy Beach Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats 18. Lot 13 and the East half of Lot 14 Block 4 of Sandy Beach Park according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 18. Commonly known as 12942 Sweetland, Wayland Ml 49348 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expi­ ration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 8/28/2014 Household Finance Corp III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our 77589052 File No: 14-08395 (08-28)(09-18) AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by DEBBIE S. ARGETSINGER , as joint tenants, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (MERS) as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, Mortgagee, dated the 8th day of December, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of December, 2005 in Doc# 1157758 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE­ HOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred uFifty Eight Thousand One Hundred/ Eighty Six & 16/100 ($158,186.16)? ancTho sulf or proceeding at law or in equity having been, instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sate contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of September, 2014 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to. pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 8.530 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attor­ ney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOTS 7,8,9 AND 10 OF BLOCK 1 OF CHAMBERLAINS ADDITION TO THE CITY, FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS, ACCORD­ ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 7, EXCEPT THE NORTH 35 FEET OF LOTS 9 AND 10 During the six (6) months immediately following the sate, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immedi­ ately following the sate. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sate is. set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sate shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no-further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 8/21/2014 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFI­ CATES, SERIES 2006-3 Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFI­ CATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362­ 2600 BOA ARGETSINGER (08-21 )(09-11) NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the Larry D. Rowley and Judy M. Rowley Trust, Dated October 20, 2011. NOTICE TO ALL CREDITORS: The decedent, Larry D. Rowley, whose date of birth was March 5, 1943 and who resided at 27 Birchfield Drive NE, Rome, Georgia 30165, died August 3, 2014. There is no personal representative of the decedent’s estate to whom letters of authority have been issued. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate and/or trust will be forever barred unless presented to Judy M. Rowley, Successor Trustee of the Larry D. Rowley and Judy M. Rowley Trust, Dated October 20, 2011 (the “Trust”), within four (4) months after the date of pub­ lication of this notice. Notice is further given that the Trust will thereafter be assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. . DATED: September 4, 2014 Judy M. Rowley, Successor Trustee c/o 80 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49053 ' SHERLUND, FABER & VANMETER, PLLC Attorneys for Successor Trustee By: Jeffrey A. VanMeter (P49046) 80 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 301 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Telephone: (616) 774-3020 77589333 Case No. 2013-624-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 1st day of May, A.D., 2014 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust (was) (were) the Plaintiff and Robert C. Bassett, an individual, Wendy L. Bassett, an individual, Elbert F. Black, an individ­ ual, Judith A. Black, an individual and Midland Funding, LLC, a foreign limited liability company (was) (were) the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HERE­ BY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public vendue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court for said County), on the 30th day of October, A.D., 2014 at 1:00PM in the forenoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Beginning at the North one quarter corner of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 39 seconds East 665.00 feet along the North-South one quarter line; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West 654.25 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes 39 seconds West 666.60 feet to the North line of said section; thence North 89 degrees 48 min­ utes 45 seconds East 654.25 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 This proper­ ty may be redeemed during the six (6) months fol­ lowing the sate. Dated: 09/11/2014 Mark Sheldon Deputy . Sheriff Potestivo & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: David G Marowske (P57261) Mary Atallah (P75273) 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 853­ 4400 Our Fite # 14-05309 (09-11)(10-23) ■ 77589620 Notice Ot Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Mark McNatt, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to Flagstar Bank, FSB, Mortgagee, dated February 5, 2002, and recorded on February 13, 2002 in instrument 1074816, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Nine and 93/100 Dollars ($57,409.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 18, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 212 and 213, lying East of the Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw RailRoad, all in the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sate, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sate. If the property is sold at foreclosure sate under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. . Dated: August 21, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 • Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #439687F03 (08-21) (09-11) . 77588932 77588937 Sponsored by the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee with thanks to the Barry County Fair Board, Waste Management, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, Sheriff’s Department, and Local Pharmacies BARRY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, TIRE, AND MEDICINE COLLECTION! Saturday, Sept 20,2014 • from 9:00 a.m..-1:00 p.m. at the ffiany County Fairgrounds 1350 N. M-37 Hwy. �Page 12 — Thursday, September 11, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Vikings win pool, fall to eventual champs at EK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings gave up just 29 points in their Greater.Lansing Activities Conference opener Tuesday at Stockbridge, topping the Panthers 3-0. That is why the Vikings do what they do on Saturdays. Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team earned a spot in the Division 1 bracket by winning its pool Saturday at the WMVOA Scholarship Invitational hosted by East Kentwood. The Vikings defeated South Christian 25­ 22, 25-19 and Grand Haven 25-20, while also falling 25-23, 25-23 to Forest Hills Central, to win their pool. A 25-10, 25-22 victory by the Vikings over Northview opened bracket play, but the Vikings fell in the second round to Grand Rapids Christian 25-22, 25-19. The Eagles came into the tournament ranked third in the state in Class A. “The lack of confidence and determination is the only factor that caused that defeat,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. “We need to learn to play through mistakes and make up for the mistake in the next play. The team needs to understand the emotional part of the game to cause the power to come alive.” Lakewood started the day by topping South Christian, but then was disappointed in its game two loss to Forest Hills Central. The Vikings were up and ready for their Grand Haven match-up to close out pool play. Vanessa Reynhout won a battle high above the net with Grand Haven’s Mackenzie Ritzema to knock down the winning point for Lakewood’s Alivia Benedict hits an attack against Forest Hills Central at the WMVOA Scholarship Tournament at East Kentwood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the Vikings in the second set with the Buccaneers, and also slammed a kill down to clinch the first set. Reynhout finished the day with 50 kills, ten blocks and three aces. She’s got has a kill per­ centage of 40-percent for the season. Grade Shellenbarger had six aces for the Vikings, but Rowland was a little displeased with the number of service errors her team made overall. Karly Morris had a big day at libero for Lakewood, recording 51 digs and three aces. Alivia Benedict, a freshman hitter, picked up some experience at the net “Alivia Benedict had a learning experi­ ence, which will pay off at the end of the sea­ son with her net play to learn to hit around blockers with more size than her,” Rowland said. Benedict had five kills and eight digs, split­ ting time with Kaitlyn Senneker who had 23 digs for the day. Grade Shellenbarger was solid on offense and defense, recording 12 kills and 18 digs. Setter Gabie Shellenbarger had 92 assists, four kills and 19 digs. Charlie Smith added 11 kills and three blocks for the Vikings. Katelynn Kietzman had 11 digs, and Lisa Hewitt added five kills and four blocks. Grand Rapids Christian went on to win the Division 1 championship on the day, while Lake wood’s fellow Pool D members Forest Hills Central and South Christian won the Division II and Division III titles respectively. Lakewood is back at East Kentwood for another tough tournament this Saturday. Lakewood won 25-15, 25-5, 25-9 at Stockbridge Tuesday. “It was an opportunity to have everyone Hastings youth football DC gridders seem to handle office’s mistake pretty well Some things are more important than football. No, really. I know it is hard to believe with the Detroit Tigers battling the Royals for a division championship in the middle of the afternoon to make way for the Detroit Lions’ Monday Night Football match-up with the New York Giants that evening; seeing some mother ver­ sus son fantasy football smack talk on Facebook throughout the weekend; and of course all the general hoopla in the high school hallways that leads up to Friday night games. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley tried to honor some things that are more important than football with their First Annual Veterans Game - which actually ended up happening Saturday evening because the storms that blasted the area Friday night convinced some area schools that it wasn’t safe to play. Not only were they honoring veterans, but they also showed they thought safety was more important than football holding the guys off the field. Thomapple Kellogg’s boys learned there are some things bigger than football this week too. The Trojans opened their season with a resounding victory over Hamilton Aug. 30, top­ ping the Hawkeyes 38-7. It won’t go down in the history books as a victory though, as the Trojans had ineligible players on the roster. The error was found in the high school offices last week, and the Trojans quickly decided to report themselves to the MHSAA and forfeit the victory, as well as a couple of ties by the varsity boys’ soccer team which also was affected by the clerical mishap which allowed a few ineligible student-athletes to step on the field in the first weeks of the season. I’m sure there were some upset football players in Middleville. There were probably some upset parents. A lot of people will be upset if the Trojans end the season a victory shy of a spot in the state playoffs. The Trojan varsity also had to deal with a postponed football game over the weekend, traveling to Olivet Friday only to spend a couple hours waiting out storms before returning to Middleville Friday and then heading back to Olivet Saturday for the make-up. It doesn’t appear they were affected much on the field. The Trojans topped the Eagles 35­ 7 to improve their record to 1-1 on the year. TK head coach Chard Ruger said his team actually had its best, most focused practice of the season after they were informed of the forfeit in a team meeting. He said that losing that game changes nothing about how Coaches talk about learning life lessons all the time. This was one for the Trojan football players. Things don’t always go your way. Sometimes things completely out of your con­ trol affect you. How you deal with those surprises defines a lot of who you are. I know I saw a bunch of Trojan football players happily cheering on their classmates dur­ ing the varsity volleyball game between the Trojans and Hastings Saxons last week, so they couldn’t have been in too foul of a mood. I hope the Trojans can use that forfeit as motivation throughout the rest of the season, and hopefully they win at least five their next seven games so that the worst thing that comes out of this is that their playoff seeding is a little lower. From the looks of it though, their performance in weeks three through nine won’t be affected by the final outcome of week one. 5th & 6th Grade Blue The Hastings fifth and sixth grade Blue team Defeated Battle Creek Central 22-19 Saturday. Kirby Beck Scored two touchdowns and Drew Markley added another. The Hastings offensive line lead by Grayson Patton, Owen Winegar Jackson Dubois blocked very well up front. The Hastings defense played very well to make some critical stops to preserve the win. The defense was lead by Gavin Patton, Jordan Benedict and Hayden Smith. 3rd & 4th Grade Gold The Hastings third and fourth grade gold team won its contest with Battle Creek Central 21-6 Saturday. Robby Slaughter scored all three of the young Saxons’ touchdowns and also com­ pleted 3-of-7 passes from his quarterback position. Layton Eastman led the charge on the ground and in the air from his halfback position with 79 total yards for Hastings. Aiden Benson followed up with 44 yards rushing and Tyler Morris add 6 yards. Lanny Teunessen and Joey Tumes provided great protection and created huge holes for their back field. On Defense, Slaughter had eight tackles, Eastman four and a safety, Benson two, Morris two, Kyle Sanders two, Haiden Simmett, Colton Smith, Cohen Smith, Bailey Miller, and Teunessen all had one tackle each. 7th Grade The Hastings 7th grade football team kicked off its season Saturday with a 28-6 victory over Gull Lake. The young Saxons had a great day on both sides of the football with the offense totaling more than 250 yards on the day, a feat made possible by the offensive line, which is anchored by Carson Fouty, Lucas Lumbert, Andrew Vann, Evan Murphy, Logan Laubaugh, Daniel DeAnda and Hunter Allerding. Scoring Touchdowns for the Hastings team were* Elijah Smith, Carter Cappon, Evan Murphy and Jayden Benedict. The Hastings defense, led by Ben Curtis, Tyler Dull, Nate Nino and Logan Ingersoll, held Gull Lake to just 150 yards of offense. The Hastings coaching staff was very proud of the entire team and the effort they all put in. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 No M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits experience floor play and position,” said Rowland. Reynhout had 13 kills, five blocks and three aces to lead the way. Morris had seven digs. Gabie Shellenbarger finished with 23 assists. The Vikings’ Gabi Shellenbarger sets the ball up as teammate Vanessa Reynhout goes to attack at the net Saturday against Forest Hills Central at East Kentwood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • Delton Kellogg quickly clips Constantine in three sets Delton Kellogg’s Faith Ferris blocks the ball down as Constantine’s Danica Lucas tries to tap it over the net during Wednesday’s KVA opener in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team opened the 2014 Kalamazoo Valley Association season with a 3-0 victory over visiting Constantine Wednesday. The Panthers outscored the Falcons 25-18, 25-17, 25-15. “The girls had some good moments on the floor and times where you can see what we need to continue to work on,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Alex Culbert. Faith Ferris had a big night at the net for Delton, leading her team with 15 kills and three blocks. Hannah Walker put up 28 assists. Libby Parker was the team’s digs leader with 16. The Panthers also got 10 kills, two aces and three digs from Morgan Champion, and Amanda West added six kills and a team-high six blocks. The Panthers came into the match having opened the year with a runner-up finish at their own DK Invitational. “The girls started the day playing really well in our tournament,” Culbert said. “It really came down to us not being able to fin­ ish when the competition got tough. We are continuing to work out that I think that with more games it will improve.” The Panthers were slated to return to league action last night at Kalamazoo Christian. Delton Kellogg is scheduled to take part in the Lakeview Invitational Saturday then return to KVA action at home against Parchment Wednesday. Delton Kellogg’s Morgan Champion rises up to hit an attack against Constantine in the Panthers’ KVA opener Wednesday in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 2014 — Page 13 Winchester bests waves of Pioneers to win invite by Brett Bremer Sports Editor NJwe of blue after wave of blue came across the finish line at Yankee Springs State Park Monday. The waves weren’t coming out of Gun Lake. They were waves of blue clad runners from East Grand Rapids. The Pioneers won both the girls’ and boys’ championships in the Thomapple Division for larger schools at Monday’s Thornapple Kellogg Cross Country Invitational. The East Grand Rapids girls’ team had 12 runners finish in the top 20, led by runner-up Anna Laffrey who hit the finish line in 19 minutes 58.1 seconds. Becca Solberg .was third in 20:04.09 and Maddie McCahill fourth in 20:07.09, also scoring for the Pioneers. Thornapple Kellogg senior Melissa Winchester didn’t see any of them until after she was through the chute. Winchester won the individual title at the invitational for the second year in a row, hitting the finish line in 19:40.9. Caledonia’s Olivia Bordewyk raced out to the front of the pack in a soggy start, but Winchester chased her down after the mile mark and never looked back. “It was a little muddy in spots,” Winchester said of the course. “It was kind of nice. It cools you off a little bit. Maybe it slows you down a little, but it’s more fun. “It’s kind of nice leading it. It’d be nice if someone was with me though, to push a little more.” She’s usually more worried about her time than her placing, she said. She’s ready for her senior season thanks in part to her big sister Allyson, who’s getting ready for her senior season at Grand Valley State University. Allyson put together a train­ ing calendar for Melissa, and ran with her younger sister when she could during the summer. Melissa said the calendar included more workouts and longer runs than in the past. It’s all in the hopes of getting a college scholar­ ship like her older siblings to someplace like Grand Valley State University, Hope, Aquinas or Hillsdale. Bordewyk’s Caledonia team edged the Trojans for second place. East Grand Rapids won the title with 31 points, followed by Caledonia 51, TK 60, Hastings 141, East Kentwood 148, Northview 150, Wayland 157 and Wyoming 241. Caledonia’s leaders were Olivia Schroder, who was fifth in 20:15.4 and Bordewyk who ended up sixth in 20:32.3. Hastings put one girl in the top ten, Katherine Weinbrecht was ninth in 21:03.5. Behind Winchester for TK . Olivia.Lamberg was seventh in 20:37, Janie Noah 16th in 21:38, Rachael Gorton 22nd in 21:52 and Tannah Adgate 26th in 22:15. Hastings had Kayleigh Collins 21st in 21:52, Abby Laubaugh 47th in 23:33, Emily Pattock 65th in 25:02 and Emily Westers 72nd in 25:15. The Thomapple Kellogg boys’ leader, Luke Noah, wasn’t quite as excited about the wet conditions as Winchester. He was further back in the pack than he would have liked to be after the start, and had to use up more energy than usual to get to the front. “I went out I think a little too fast. I was pretty submerged in water at the start, but 1 kind of bounced back. I went a little too fast the first two miles I’d say, and didn’t have much left at the end,” said Noah. He still managed to finish as the runner-up, in 17:20.6, although he was shooting to break 17 minutes. The only guy who did that was East Grand Rapids’ Matthew Levitt, who came in at 16:57.0 as the individual champ. Levitt’s Pioneer team won the day’s title too, with 48 points. Caledonia was second Delton Kellogg’s Miranda Donahue runs along the peninsula at Gun Lake during the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational Monday at Yankee Springs State Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with 56, followed by Hastings 94, East Kentwood 101, Thornapple Kellogg 103, Northview 153, Wayland 163 and Wyoming 224. ♦ Caledonia’s Flynn Darby was third individ­ ually in 17:30.6, and Hastings’ Chance Miller placed fourth in 17:36.1. The Saxons’ Sam Johnson just missed a top ten finish, placing 11th in 17:57.7. Hastings also had Ronnie Collins 16th in 18:13, Charles Surratt 31st in 19:12 and Alex Beauchamp 37th in 19:26. Noah was one* of two sophomores at the front of the Trojan pack. Erik Walter was 18th in 18:18, with teammate Joe Gaikema right behind him in 19th place with a time of 18:18. TK also had Drayson Beyer 30th in 19:03 and Wyatt DeLeeuw 39th in 19:34. Maple Valley’s Andrew Brighton races for the finish line at the end of the Kellogg Division boys’ race Monday at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ Kyleigh Collins races past Thornapple Kellogg’s Rachael Gorton as they close in on the finish line Monday at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The §tart was a little slow. I was in the top 15.1 wasn’t in the front where I wanted to be so I went a little harder to get back up to the front. It kind of cost me a little bit at the end. I didn’t have much left. It motivates me. Last year with David it motivated me. It kind of just makes me want to run a little bit better now that I’m leading the pack on the team. It was pretty wet at the start. It was a little wet, but it wasn’t terrible. I was hoping to break 17. At the first race I got 17:08, but I was fine with that. Kellogg Division South Christian and Hamilton dominated things in the Kellogg Division races for smaller schools Monday. The Sailor girls won their race with 30 points, besting runner-up Hamilton which fin­ ished with 45. Hopkins was third with 78 points, followed by West Catholic 107, West Michigan Aviation 150, Delton Kellogg 168, Comstock Maple Valley 258. Delton Kellogg senior Sami Cleary was Barry County’s top finisher in the race, plac­ ing 15th in 21:54.5. South Christian already had its top five in at that point, led by runner-up Alexis Miller who came in at 19:49.3. Hamilton’s Erika Freyhof won the race in 19:35.5. Delton Kellogg also had Miranda Donahue 26th in 22:47, Maddy Conrad 69th in 25:56, Anna Elliott 76th in 26:53 and Danielle Cole 78th in 26:56. Maple Valley’s leader was Emma McGlocklin, who was 53rd in 24:53. The Lion team also had Carlee Allen 90th in 27:51, Alli Hickey 97th in 28:53, Hannah McGlocklin 107th in 30:57 and Katie Blodgett 110th in 31:32. The Hawkeyes and Sailors traded places in the boys’ race, with Hamilton taking the title with 37 points. The Sailors from South Christian were second with 61. West Catholic placed third in the Kellogg boys’ race with 98 points, followed by Comstock Park 145, Hopkins 151, West Michigan Aviation 152, NorthPointe Christian 195, Delton Kellogg 217, Maple Valley 232, Parchment 235 and Fennville 269. Branden Shepard led Delton Kellogg with a 41st-place time of 20:34. DK also had Jacob Howard 42nd in 20:45 and Andrew Jackson 51st in 21:13. The Panthers then had a trio come in with­ in seven seconds of each other. Brock Mueller was 61st in 21:52, Tucker Scoville 62nd in 21:56 and Lane Homister 65th in 21:59. Maple Valley was led4 by Andrew Brighton, who was 20th in 19:09. Skyler Shivley was the next Lion in, placing 33rd in 19:57. The rest of the Lion pack was a little ways back. Felix Pena-Collier was 71st in 22:13, BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios X-Women 6-2; Shirlee’s Grands 5-3; Sue’s Team 5-3; Team Turkey 5-3; Moore Cubed 4.5-3.5; Mexican Connexion 4-4; Stekim Bombers 3.5-4.5; Look Insurance 3-5; 2 Guys and a Lady 3-5; Coleman Agency 1-7. High Game - Devin M. 223; Shirlee V. 206; Mike M. 203. High Series - Devin M. 602; Shirlee V. 563; Derrick M. 550. Hastings’ Ronnie Collins (right) and Sam Johnson (left) run stride for stride with each other as they close in on the mile mark during Monday’s Thornapple Kellogg Invitational at Yankee Springs State Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tuesday Night Mixed Dave Ramey Photography 5; J-Bar-4 3; Double BS 4; Boyce Milk Haulers 3. High Game - D. Blakely 20 f; R. Huebner 193; G. Heard 188; M. Wood 173. High Series - G. Heard 495; M. Wood 489; R. Huebner 456. Jacob Brighton 82nd in 22:44 and Kodee Crouch 90th in 23:12. West Catholic was the individual champion in the race, coming across the finish line in Delton Kellogg’s Branden Shepard weaves his way around a corner at Yankee Springs State Park Monday dur­ ing the Kellogg Division race at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 16: 45.8, the only guy under 17 minutes. Hamilton’s Mark Freyhof was second in 17: 08.1. Hopkins’ solid third score gives Vikings win over Ionia The Lakewood varsity girls’ golf team came into the season looking for girls to step up and fjill some holes. ' Taylor Hopkins is doing just that for the Vikings. Hopkins fired a personal best nine-hole score of 46 Tuesday on the Sunrise nine at Centennial Acres to help the host Vikings knock off Ionia 183-231. Viking head coach Carl Kutch said Hopkins had a “very consistent scorecard, with eight bogies and just one double. ” ~~ Emily Barker and Kennedy Hilley contin­ ued to lead the way for Lakewood. Barker fired a 41 and Hilley a 44. Coach Kutch said Barker and Hilley basi­ cally shot their nine-hole average for the sea­ son. The Viking team also got a 52 from Maranda Barton. Ionia’s leader was Evelyn Velasco who fired a 54. The Bulldogs also got a 57 from Meghan Castro, a 60 from Mallory Hausserman and a 60 from Mattie Castle. The Vikings are off now until Tuesday when they host their - first-Greater Lansing Activities Conference match, a league tri at Centennial Acres. Pair of 43s help put Hastings in third at first Gold jamboree Ashley Potter and Jackie Nevins each shot 43s to lead the Saxons to a third-place finish at the first OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season Tuesday. South Christian’s varsity girls’ golf team edged Grand Rapids Catholic Central by a single stroke to win the jamboree hosted by the Cougars at Quail Ridge that had been postponed last week. The Sailors scored a 179 and the Cougars a 180, followed by Hastings 188, Wayland 204 and Thomapple Kellogg 234. Sabz Wierda from Catholic Central was the day’s individual champ, shooting a 38. Catholic Central and South Christian each also had three girls in the forties. Rachel Theule led the Sailors with a 41, while Nicole Hoekwater added a 43 and Nicole Vanderyacht a 44., The Sailors’ fifth score was a 51 from Lauren Hoffman. Behind Wierda for the Cougars, Katy Hamilton shot a 46, Monica Schrand a 47 and Jacqueline Mooney and Madeline Teed each shot 49. Courtney Rybiski added a 50 for Hastings and Samantha Slatkin shot a 52. Thomapple Kellogg had one girl in the for­ ties, Amber VanMeter, who shot a 49. Behind her for the Trojans, Bryce Hayward scored a 61 and Brook Winger and Sarah Sabri each shot 64. Wayland’s leader was Ali Martus, who shot a 42. Lion boys run some of their best times at Uncle John’s The Lions got a regional preview Wednesday. Maple Valley’s varsity cross country teams took part in Ovid-Elsie’s Marauder Invitational at Uncle John’s Cider Mill, where the teams will take part in a Division 3 regional meet at the end of the year. The Lion boys were ninth in the Small School Division. Shepherd took the day’s title, with a score of 44 points. Beal City was sec­ ond with 69, followed by Ovid-Elsie 102, Carson City-Crystal 134, Durand 140, Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary 141, Fowler 172, Chesaning 180, Maple Valley 194 and Laingsburg 209. Four Lion boys ran their best time ever on the course, led by senior Andrew Brighton who came in 14th in 19 minutes 17.2 seconds. Jacob Brighton was 40th in 22:38.2, with his best time ever on the course. Matt Reid has his best time on any course, placing 41st in 22:44.3. The Lion team also had Felix Pena-Collier 42nd in 23:03.2, and Kodee Crouch 57th with a course-best time of 25:15.1. Drew Allen had his best time on the course as well, placing 58th in 25:58.1 as the sixth Lion across the finish line. Dawson Gussey chipped in the Lions’ sev­ enth score, placing 59th in 26:27.2. Nick Pung from Beal City was the individ­ ual champion in the Small School race, hit­ ting the finish line in 17:14.3. Shepherd had the next two finishers, with Walker Priest sec­ ond in 17:37.0 and Tyler Travis third in 17:38.9. “This was a great preview of the course where the cross country regionals will be held,” said Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely. “Both teams have been working well togeth­ er and we look forward to improving our times and places.” The Lion ladies didn’t earn a team score with just three runners finishing. Emma McGlocklin led the way by placing 27th in 25:48.7. The Lion team also had Hannah McGlocklin 52nd in 30:39.5 and Alli Hickey 54th in 30:49.5. That was a personal best time for Hickey. Shepherd and Beal City were well in front in the girls’ standings too, with Shepherd fin­ ishing the race with just 27 points. Beal City was second with 66 points, followed by OvidElsie 107, Laingsburg 116, Saginaw Michigan Lutheran 135, Carson City-Crystal 154, Fowler 157, Durand 186, Chesaning 203 and Maple Valley NTS. Shepherd had six girls in the top ten, led by overall runner-up Taylor Thrush who was second in 20:07.6. Kaitlin Beyer from Carson City-Crystal was the individual champion, coming in at 19:54.2. �Page 14 — Thursday, September 11, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Delton wins a trophy; TK gets its first win again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Greater Lansing Activities Conference, the new league which Lakewood and Maple Valley helped form, will hold its first varsity football contest Friday. The Vikings and Lions meet up on opening night. Both teams will be looking for their first victory of the season when they meet at Maple Valley High School. Leslie takes on Stockbridge and Olivet faces Perry in the league’s other two contests. Lakewood and Maple Valley haven’t faced each other on the gridiron since 1970. The two teams went 3-3 in a string of contests from 1965-1970. Lakewood won the last meeting 8-0 in week one of the 1970 season. Delton Kellogg returns to Kalamazoo Valley Association action this week after top­ ping Maple Valley Saturday in the First Annual Veterans Game between the two teams at Maple Valley High School. The Panthers, are set for their first of two meetings with the Kalamazoo United team, made up of players from Kalamazoo Christian and Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central. The two teams meet at Delton Kellogg High School Friday. The second league meeting between the two teams, in Kalamazoo in the final week of the regular season will not count as a confer­ ence contest. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg have one more week of non-conference action before kicking off the OK Gold Conference slate. The Saxons will be on the road for the first time this season when they visit Hamilton Friday. The Trojans outscored the Hawkeyes in week one of the regular season! but had to for­ feit that game when they learned that ineligi­ ble players were suited up for the contest. The now 1-1 Trojans will play their third consecutive road game to start the season when they travel to Byron Center Friday. Current Records Delton Kellogg Thomapple Kellogg Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley O-K Gold Ottawa Hills Thornapple Kellogg Wayland Hastings G.R. Catholic Central South Christian 1-1 1-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 overall (league) 1-1 (0-0) 1-1 (1-0) 1-1 (0-0) 0-2 (0-0) 0-2 (0-0) 0-2 (0-0) KVA ‘ Constantine Kalamazoo United Parchment Schoolcraft Delton Kellogg Comstock overall (league) 2-0 (2-0) 2-0 (1-0) 1-1 (1-1) 1-1 (1-1) 1-1 (0-1) 0-2 (0-2) GLAC Leslie Olivet Perry Stockbridge Lakewood Maple Valley overall (league) 1-1 (0-0) 1-1 (0-0) 1-1 (0-0) 1-1 (0-0) 0-2 (0-0) 0-2 (0-0) Here’s a round-up of last weekend’s local gridiron action. Petoskey 43, Hastings 0 Lightning was the only thing that slowed the Northmen Friday night. Petoskey’s varsity football team topped Hastings 44-0 inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Storms passed through the area Friday, causing a couple delays, but the two teams managed to get in four quarters of football. The Northmen racked up 479 yards of The Panthers’ Zachary Wyman finds space to run against Maple Valley Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) offense, with running back Kurt Boucher leading the way. He rushed ten times for 82 yards and three touchdowns, scoring on runs of 61, 1 and 3 yards. He scored all three of his touchdowns in the first half, helping the Northmen build a 22-0 lead by the break. A crack of lightning startled everyone during the Saxon band’s performance during the intermission, then the Northmen took off like lightning in the sec­ ond half. Petoskey got a 63-yard touchdown run by Garret Lundteigen and a 60-yard touchdown run from Nick Mesnard in the third quarter to up their lead to 36-0. Brent Murray added a 14-yard touchdown run for Petoskey in the fourth quarter. Saxon senior running back Jason Slaughter was the game’s top rusher, carrying the ball 17 times for 86 yards. Saxon quarterback Clay Coltson completed 3-of-8 pass attempts for 18 yards, and rushed eight times for anoth­ er 47 yards. Hastings also got 41 yards on nine rushes from Andrew Gee. The Saxons had 210 yards rushing as a team. Tyler Youngs led the Saxon defense with seven tackles. Patrick Murphy and Manny Quesada both recovered fumbles for Hastings, and they each had a sack. U .Petoskey quarterback? EvwWhitmore was 6-of-12 passing in the game for 136 yards. Delton Kellogg 23, Maple Valley 8 Delton Kellogg’s varsity football snapped a two-game losing streak against Maple Valley and earned a trophy in the process. The Panthers won the First Annual Veterans Game between themselves and the Lions 23-8 at Maple Valley High School Saturday evening. Storms that passed through the area Friday forced the game to be moved to Saturday from Friday night. There were 19 seconds where the Panthers were behind in the ball game. That was how long it took Zachary Wyman to field a Lion kick-off and return it 88 yards for a touch­ down in the opening minute of the second quarter. That was the Panthers’ answer to an 80yard punt return for a touchdown by the Lions’ Gunner Tobias which, combined with Beau Johnson’s two-point pass to Ryan Mudge, gave his team an 8-6 lead 22 seconds into the second quarter. Delton scored the game’s opening points three and a half minutes in on a 14-yard touchdown run by Leighton Tobias. The Panther defense didn’t give up a single point, and only allowed the Lions’ 150 yards of offense. Delton Kellogg upped its lead from 12-8 at Hastings running back Andrew Gee stretches forward with the football as his legs are wrapped up by Petoskey’s Drew Wilson (60) and the Northmen’s Kevin Green (77) closes in. (Photo by Perry Hardin) State Command Sgt. Maj. Dan Lincoln, the father of Maple Valley varsity football coach Brian Lincoln, presents Delton Kellogg assistant coach Mike Powell, himself a veteran, with the Annual Veterans Game Trophy following the Panthers’ 23-8 victory at Maple Valley High School Saturday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley quarterback Beau Johnson rolls to his right to fire a pass against Delton Kellogg Saturday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the half to 20-8 with a 1-yard touchdown run by Leighton Tobias with 7:35 remaining in the third quarter and a two-point pass from Nolan Shockley to Jacob Reed. Cole Mabie tacked on a 38-yard field goal for Delton with just over five minutes remaining in the game. Leighton Tobias led all rushers in the game, carrying 15 times for 72 yards and the two touchdowns. Delton also got six carries for 27 yards from Reed and nine rushes for 26 yards from Shockley. Shockley was 3-of-4 passing for 25 yards, and was picked off once by the Lions’ Luke Cosgrove. Alex Wilfong had two receptions for Delton covering 17 yards. Delton had 167 yards of offense, including 142 yards rushing. Franklin Urlich led the Lion offense with nine rushes for 40 yards. Maple Valley quarterback Beau Johnson was 6-of-14 passing for 85 yards, with Mudge catching five passes for 69 yards. Saxon quarterback Clay Coltson maneuvers his way through the Petoskey defense during Friday night’s non-conference contest in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg’s Nicholas Crosariol (22) and Jacob Reed (left) take down Lion quar­ terback Beau Johnson as the ball gets away in the backfield Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Alec Hosmer led the Maple Valley defense with 14 tackles. He also recovered a fumble. Marcum Terpening added ten tackles for the Lions. Thornapple Kellogg 35, Olivet 7 The Trojans got to get their first win again. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity football team fought through the adversity of having to for­ feit its first game of the seasons due to ineli­ gible players on the roster, the adversity of driving to Olivet twice after Friday night’s contest was postponed to Saturday, and the adversity of battling a perennial playoff team in Olivet. Even after a week like that, the Trojans managed a 35-7 victory over the host Eagles Friday afternoon. TK head coach Chad Ruger said he told his team losing the week one victory over Hamilton “doesn’t change our goals at all. It doesn’t change our methods. It doesn’t change our attitudes at all.” The Trojans went to Olivet and ran over the Eagles, with offensive linemen Cole Cronkright, Donald Lenard, Jacob Kidder, Jake Benjamin and Kyle Kraus leading the way. TK rushed the ball 36 times for 206 yards. Connor Collier carried 136 of those yards on 12 rushes, scoring on runs of two and four yards. “It started with our line. Our line was blow­ ing holes. They were moving people and gave our backs a place to go. I thought our backs ran hard and found the openings. They did a nice job,” Ruger said. The Trojans also got a 12-yard touchdown run from Dan Yates, a five-yard touchdown run by Ethan DeVries, and a 57-yard fumble return for a touchdown from Jackson Bronkema. “The scoop and score was just beautiful. That got everybody juiced up when the defense scores a touchdown,” Ruger said. Austin Beardslee also had an interception for the Trojans. Cronkright and Kraus tied for the team lead in tackles with six each. TK led 14-0 after one quarter, and all six of the game’s touchdowns were scored before the half. TK quarterback AJ Nye was 2-for-2 pass­ ing for 39 yards. Nick Iveson was a perfect 5for-5 on his extra-point kicks for TK. Belding 22, Lakewood 14 Belding wiped out a 14-10 Lakewood lead with a 44-yard touchdown pass from quarter­ back Aaden Quinn in the final minute of the first half and went on. to a 22-14 victory over the visiting Lakewood Vikings Friday. The touchdown came just seconds after a five-yard touchdown run by Lakewood quar­ terback Alex Salgat, and Ben Dillon’s extra­ point kick, put Lakewood up 14-10. The hosts led 16-10 at the break, and Belding added a two-yard touchdown pass from Quinn to Connor Baker with 4:22 left in the third quarter for the only points of the sec­ ond half. Salgat scored both Viking touchdowns, knotting the game at 7-7 with a 64-yard run with 2:15 left in the opening quarter. Another big play put Belding in front in the opening minutes. Jeff Brimmer rushed 71 yards for a touchdown 4:30 into the contest. Chris Ornelas’ extra-point kick was good for a 7-0 lead. Belding only had 32 more yards of offense than the Vikings, but Lakewood lost a fumble and Salgat had two passes picked off. Belding did not turn the ball over in the ballgame. Brimmer led Belding, rushing 12 times for 137 yards. Connor Barker added 12 rushes for 36 yards. Quinn was 5-of-13 passing for 63 yards and the two touchdowns. Salgat had another big night rushing the football, carrying 31 times for 189 yards, but struggled to connect with his receivers. He was 2-of-19 passing for 28 yards. > Scott Swift led the Lakewood defense with 10.5 tackles. Jacob Darling had 6.5 and Kaleb Rogers 6. Gunnar Bach and Blake Rodarmer had the two interceptions for Belding, and Rodarmer led the team with 6.5 tackles. Jarod Savoie had two sacks for Belding. Lakewood is now 0-2 on the season. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 2014 — Page 15 TK picks up play in second half to top Saxons The Thornapple Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team breaks out at the start of Wednesday’s OK Gold Conference jamboree in Wayland led by Erik Walter (center) and Luke Noah (second from right). (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) South Christian girls put big pack near front at jamboree Saxon forward Aaron Denny settles the ball in the offensive end as Thornapple Kellogg’s Wes Morgan (10) pressures from behind during the first half Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Nate Graham broke a 1-1 tie blasting home a rebound in crowd in front of the Saxon net and Wes Morgan took care of the Trojans’ other two goals. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team opened OK Gold Conference play with a 3-1 victory over visiting Hastings Tuesday at Bob White Stadium in Middleville. It’s the first victory of the season for the Trojans, who are now 1-4. Morgan said the tough non-conference slate to start the season helped his team get ready for league play. Both teams scored in the first ten minutes of action. Hastings took a brief 1-0 advantage when Justin Carlson headed in a throw-in from teammate Krylan Pederson. Morgan knotted the score moments later for TK with a header of his own, getting enough of a flick off a free kick from Dalton Phillips to get it by Hastings goalkeeper Peter Beck’s finger tips. The play went back and forth throughout the remainder of the first half. Saxon head coach Ben Conklin liked that his guys were getting scoring chances in the first half, but wasn’t necessarily thrilled with howthey were creatingthem - mostly sending direct balls ahead for their forwards to chase down. “I don’t think we were fully committed to our game plan in the second half,” Conklin said. “We were successful on a couple of very direct balls in the first half that we were unfortunate not to score on. We probably should have scored two or three more goals in the first half. When it’s successful and it works often like that it’s hard to get out of that mentality even though it’s not the style that we should be playing or the style that I coach and that they know how to play. They played it very well in the first half for the most part. You can play a few direct balls, but it is only so long before you run your forwards dead and it’s too easy of a run (for the defense) to track.” The tide turned in the Trojans’ favor in the second half. TK was more aggressive win­ ning fifty-fifty balls and transitioned through the midfield well with solid passes. Graham, who spent some of the second half on defense helping shut out the Saxons and part of it on the attack, put TK in front in the 55th minute of play. Morgan gave his team some insurance with a blast from 35 yards out that curled by Beck in the Saxon net. Guy Piccione collected a poor Saxon goal-kick, dropped a pass back for Andrew Brown who tapped it over to Morgan in the middle of the field. “I just saw the hole and I just took it, hop­ ing for the best,” Morgan said of the long shot that beat the Saxon keeper. “I tried to put some spin on it and just banana curved it beautifully.” Morgan said he and his teammates did a much better job of playing “Trojan soccer” in the second half. To him that meant communicating well, controlling the midfield, slowing down the play, and making sure that everyone con­ tributed to the defensive effort. Hastings falls to 4-3 overall on the season with the loss. The Saxons return to league play this evening against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Trojans were scheduled to visit Wayland last night for their second league match. Call any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 The Saxons’ Jacob Wilgus (10) pushes forward with the ball as Thornapple Kellogg’s Nate Graham gives chase during the first half of Tuesday’s OK Gold Conference opener in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons scored a 4-1 non-conference win over Kenowa Hills Saturday. Carlson scored the lone first-half goal, then added a second in the second half. Cole Harden and Caleb Engle also scored for the Saxons in the second half, with Engle assist­ ing on Harden’s lone goal. Kenowa Hills got its only goal on a penal­ ty kick with five minutes remaining in the contest. Beck stopped the other four shots that came his way. Fighting Irish on top after flurry of late goals in Delton South Christian’s girls overwhelmed everyone at the first OK Gold Conference jamboree of the season Wednesday, at Wayland Union High School. The Sailor team put six girls in the top nine and won the jamboree with just 28 points. Thomapple Kellogg’s girls were led by individual champion Melissa Winchester to a runner-up team finish. TK finished the after­ noon with 48 points. Catholic Central was third with 79 points, followed by Hastings 112, Wayland 114 and Ottawa Hills NTS. While the Sailor girls were the runaway team champs, Winchester was the runaway individual champ. She hit the finish line in 20 minutes 8.3 seconds. South Christian’s Alexis Miller was second in 20:43.1. TK had Olivia Lamberg place third in 21:46.1. Lamberg edged Hastings’ Katherine Weinbrecht, who was fourth in 21:47.6. The next five girls across the finish line were from South Christian. Thomapple Kellogg’s third girl in was Rachael Gorton, who placed 13th in 22:58.1. TK also had Janie Noah 15th in 23:06.2 and Lauren Lutz 16th in 23:08.6. The Saxon team also had Kayleigh Collins Thornapple Kellogg’s Melissa Winchester trots down hill on her way to winning Wednesday’s OK Gold Conference jamboree in Wayland. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) Hastings’ Chance Miller nears the fin­ ish line at the end of the OK Gold jam­ boree hosted by Wayland Union High School Wednesday. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) 17th in 23:09, Abby Laubaugh 41st in 25:24.8, Emily Westers SOth in 26:30.2 and Emily Pattock 58th in 27:20.7. Only eight points separated the top three boys’ teams for the day. Grand Rapids Catholic Central took the win with 48 points. Hastings was second with 53 points, followed by Thomapple Kellogg 56, South Christian 74, Wayland 105 and Ottawa Hills NTS. Hastings’ Chance Miller was the individual champion in 17:39.8, with TK’s Luke Noah second in 17:47.1. Ottawa Hills’ Nick Matemowski took third place with a time of 17:51.7. Hastings had three guys in the top ten, with Ronnie Collins seventh in 18:33.9 and Sam Johnson ninth in 18:36.2. The Saxons’ fourth and fifth guys were Charles Surratt who was 17th in 20:03.5 and Alex Beauchamp who was 23rd in 20:31.4. TK had two guys in the top ten, with Erik Walter eighth in 18:35.9. The Trojan team also had Joe Gaikema 12th in 18:58.7, Drayson Beyer 18th in 20:04 and Patrie LaJoye 20th in 20:19.6. Catholic Central edged the Saxons and the Trojans for the win with the help of three guys in the top ten? The Cougars’ leader was Dylan Sykes who was fourth in 17:55.7. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Delton Kellogg’s Noah Leinaar (5) battles for possession with a Hackett Catholic Central attacker along the sideline during Wednesday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association contest in Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) For more than an hour - nothing. Then, goal, goal and another goal. Hackett Catholic Central’s varsity boys’ soccer team scored a big Kalamazoo Valley Association victory in the first contest of the league season Wednesday, popping the Panthers in Delton 2-1. Delton Kellogg struck first, in the 68th minute, with Keith Malachowski beating Irish keeper Kieran O’Brien to put his team up 1-0. . That 1-0 Delton lead lasted just about six minutes. The Fighting Irish tied the game on a goal by Leo James in the 74th minute, then got the game-winner from Nathan Horpenau in the 77th minute. Delton Kellogg keeper Max Renaldo made seven saves in the loss. The Panthers fall to 0-1 in the KVA with the defeat and 2-3 overall. Delton is scheduled to return to league action at Schoolcraft Monday, then will be home against Galesburg-Augusta Wednesday. This Saturday, Sept. 6, the Panthers are scheduled to visit Allegan for a 10 a.m. start. 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The Trojans took the first two sets 25-19, 25-22, then saw the Saxons rally to score a 31-29 win in the third set. A long, hot night in the Thornapple Kellogg High School gymnasium ended as the Trojans responded with a 25-10 win in the fourth set. “Everybody got to play and that was really nice,” said Thomapple Kellogg head coach Patty Pohl. “I thought everybody did well. There were those two big momentum swings. We’re working on that.” A 12-8 lead by the Saxons was the biggest lead for either team in that third set. TK got its first lead of the set at 21-20, on an ace by Holly Dahlke, then upped its lead to 22-20 on another tough serve. Hastings responded to tie the set at 22-22, with a block and a tough serve by Kenzie Teske. TK served for the win three times the rest of the set, but couldn’t string together more than two points in a row. Hastings had its first chance to serve for the win up 25-24, but a back row attack by setter Erin Goggins flew long. Eventually, a TK attack flew long to tie the set at 29-29. Saxon middle set up Goggins for a kill to get her team the lead, then a TK attack fell wide to clinch the set for the Saxons. “They were working well together,” Hastings head coach Vai Slaughter said of her team’s third-set performance, “They did the basics. They pulled it together. They were passing well. They were setting well. They were hitting well. The last game, I don’t know what happened.” “The points they lost in that (third) game were points TK earned. We didn’t give away the little points, In this last game, there was bad passing, serves in the net, just mistakes you can’t make.” A couple serve receive errors by the Saxons her team with 14 kills and 6 blocks. The addition of Hodge helps make up a lit­ tle bit for the loss of middle Maddie Dailey for the season to an injury. But the Saxons would have liked to have them both in the rotation. Emmalee Yates has moved over from a hitter spot to take Dailey’s middle spot Third singles match a tight one in Vikings loss to Ionia A battle between sophomores was the high­ light of the afternoon. Lakewood suffered an 8-0 loss at Ionia in a non-conference dual Monday, forfeiting third and fourth doubles matches. The Bulldogs won the other six flights in straight sets. There were two tight sets at third singles, between Lakewood sophomore George McNeill and Ionia’s Daniel Fountain. Fountain pulled put a 7-6(4) win in the first set, then clinched the second 6-4. The next closest match was at fourth sin­ gles where the Bulldogs’ Andrew Josselyn topped Lakewood’s Carl Wilcox 6-1, 6-4. Saxon setter Erin Goggins passes the ball up during her team’s 3-1 loss at Thornapple Kellogg High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ JanessaJJocLgeJlZI reaches for an attack as Thomapple Kellogg’s Jenna Shoobridge (8) and Izzy Rapson (18) go up to try and get a block during Thursday’s OK Gold Conference opener in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) February 2014 ; < >14 Jw Sept. 2014 opposite Hodge in the rotation. Christy Clark added seven kills for Hastings. Goggins had 31 assists. Mary Feldpausch had a team-high 13 digs, and earned praise from Pohl for her performance in the back for the Saxons. in the fourth set helped TK get out to a good early lead, and a kill by senior hitter Izzy Rapson finally clinched the win for the Trojans. Pohl was pleased with her senior setter, Dahlke, who finished the night with six kills and 32 assists. Dahlke was one of four Trojans with at least six kills. Amy Ziccarello led the Trojan attack with 11 kills, and also had a team-high 15 digs. Kelsey Buller had eight kills and four aces. Kelsey LeMay chipped in six kills as well. TK also got 13 digs from junior defensive specialist Makayla King, and Pohl was also happy with the way junior libero Lindsay Thomas played in the back. “I’m really proud of the girls that have come up from the JV team,” Pohl said. “I think they’re doing a great job. It’s hard to come up and step on the court and not have any varsity experience.” The Trojans also adjusted their game a bit in that fourth set to better deal with the Saxons’ big middle Hodge. Hodge, a senior who is playing her first season with the Saxon varsity after joining the school last fall, led Spring 2015 As we continue with Board led strategic planning and affiliations discussions, we are evaluating best practices to ensure appropriate sizing of the facility. We have also been active in site preparation and we continue to move forward in planned stages. The follow­ ing is an update on the progress to date. With several questions from the community regarding access to and from the new health­ care campus, we are happy to announce the completion of a traffic study by Progressive Engineering of Chicago. The summary of the report states that: "The traffic generated by the proposed hospital and medical office building develop­ ment will be accommodated by the existing adjacent roadway system without any improvements other than at site access points. The possible exception could be the southbound approach of Tanner Lake Road at M43/M37. That location should be monitored after the site develops to confirm or dismiss the need for improvements." The M37 Corridor Committee met on August 15 to review the traffic study. There was con­ siderable discussion about the possibility of creating two entrances from M37, rather than one, and one entrance onto Tanner Lake Road rather than two. Bob Coy, the MDOT repre­ sentative on the group, suggested that his team take another look at this and bring back a recommendation to the Committee in two to three weeks. • t Concerning site preparation, the very first step will be the process of removing the current farmhouse, barn and out buildings. While our hope was that the barn could be relocated during this stage, a couple of underlying factors have made that possibility impractical. It turns out that the barn is a Sears and Roebuck mail order barn, constructed with lami­ nated posts and beams that are fastened with nails, rather than solid posts and beams with pegging. In addition, much of the barn siding is tongue and groove. These factors make the value of the barn less than thought and the dismantling process much more difficult and there is a great likelihood that pieces would be heavily damaged during deconstruction. Ionia also had Alex Fountain top Nick Schuiling 6-1, 6-2 at first singles and Bobby Eppler defeat Ray Altoft 6-0, 6-0 at number two singles. On the doubles side, Ionia’s Justin Nutt and Zeno Reinermann defeated Spencer Heyl and Evan Petersen 6-1, 6-1 at number one and the Bulldog duo of Brandon Miller and Parker Stancil topped Sam McNeill and Ian Smith 6­ 0, 6-0. Lakewood returns to action at home against Grand Ledge tonight then will host its own Lakewood Invitational Saturday. Vikings’ old league mates dominate at Marauder Invite Lakewood saw most of its former Capital ers in the Large Schools Division, with Mary Area Activities Conference White Division Delaney second in 22:00.1, Amy Hicks third rivals do well Wednesday. in 22:01.9 and Josephine Brown fourth in Lansing Catholic and Williamston were 1­ 22:12.2. Megan Ivey from Williamston was . 2 in both the boys’ and girls’ Large School fifth in 22:32.1 standings at Uncle Johns Cider Mill for the The Lansing Catholic boys won with just Marauder Invitational hosted by Ovid-Elsie 23 points, followed by Williamston 81, High School, and Corunna , wasn’t too far Corunna 98, DeWitt 99, Owosso 160, Perry behind the leaders. 175, Birch Run 180, Frankenmuth 181, North The Lansing Catholic girls finished the Branch 211, Portland 231 and Lakewood race with just 30 points and Williamston had NTS. 70. Owosso was third with 114 points, fol­ Lakewood had just four guys. Tyler lowed by Corunna 122, DeWitt 134, Portland Schrock led the way, placing 38th in 20:21.2. 155, Frankenmuth 156, Perry 178, Birch Run Andrew Hansen-McClellen was second for 239, North Branch 243 and Lakewood 271. the Vikings, 47th overall in 21:06.8. David Mater led the Viking team, placing The Viking team also had Timothy Sweet 36th in 25 minutes 31.7 seconds. Brooke 64th in 23:28.0 and Brody Jones 68th in Stahl was 42nd in 26:06.0. - 23:58.9. Lakewood also had Carley Bennett 60th in Lansing Catholic’s Keenan Rebera won the 28:38.8, Emme Dreysse 66th in 30:15.5 and race in 16:05.1, finishing more than a minute ahead of the runner-up. Corunna’s Noah Olivia Louthan 67th in 30:25.9. Owosso’s Dillon McClintock was the indi­ Jacobs was second in 17:12.8. vidual champion, finishing in 21:30.3, but Lansing Catholic also had Teddy Terzian actually had the day’s fourth best girls’ score fourth (17:40.0), Ethan Markey fifth behind the top four in the Small School (J7‘:44.5), Ryan Schroeder sixth (17:56.3) and' Jeffery Lorencen seventh (18:02.4). Division. Lansing Catholic had the next three finish­ Capital Campaign Crowning Ceremony Grand Opening! 2015 Q32015 2017 an update from our GEO Sheryl Lewis Blake, FACHE Additionally, estimates determined that the overall cost for dismantling, relocating and re­ constructing the barn range between $85,000-$100,000. This is more than the market value of the barn itself. After much research, discussion with over 20 individuals and organizations, including the Ferris family, it has been decided that, unfortunately, the barn must be demolished as part of the site preparation. We have plans to preserve portions of the barn in hopes of incorporating some of the Ferris Farm heritage into the new healthcare campus. And finally, as we focus on making a difference in the community- the Mud Run on the Ferris property supported United Way and was extremely successful. Thank you to the numerous volunteers and participants. http://www.mypennock.com Stay in touch with us every step of the way mypennock com JJ^PENNOCK V'Z health Services http://www.pennockhealth.com � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-09-18.pdf e9ef97dc4939b3f96589453efe77ea2c PDF Text Text Rutland debates economic alliance Cities are growing despite DC dysfunction Vikings open GLAC by beating Lions See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 14 804879110187 ' 1070490102590500000049058195427 i-*x^*>t**^*****************Q^p^ RT LOT**C 003 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 has i iniuS Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Thursday, September 18, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 36 PRICE 750 Bosley Pharmacy leaves its heart on South Jefferson Street County board to meet tonight Rather than its usual Tuesday morning meeting, the Barry County Board of Commissioners will meet tonight at 7 p.m. as a committee of the whole. The meeting was moved to accommo­ date commissioners who attended the Michigan Association of Counties annual conference on Mackinac Island over the weekend. The meeting at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., in Hastings, is open to the public. Hazmat collection is Saturday Area residents can dispose of house­ hold hazardous waste, tires and medica­ tions Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barry County fairgrounds on M-37. Acceptable items also include asbestos, oil-based paints, solvents, aerosol cans7 automotive liquids, p^icides, batteries, liquid cleaners, motor oil and more. Medicine should be in its original con­ tainer. Jires, with or without rims, can be discarded for a fee. For more information on items that can or cannot be accepted, see advertisement on page 23 of the Sept. 13 Reminder, or pall 269-945-9516. American Legion celebrating Air Force The American Legion Post 45 of Hastings will recognize the creation of the modem Air Force at a potluck supper Saturday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. at the legion hall, 2160 S. M-37 Highway, Hastings. Although man has been flying for 114 years and has used aircraft to fight wars for a little less than that, the today’s Air Force was brought into being following World War II. On Sept. 18, 1947, Stuart Symington became Secretary of the Air Force, and air activities for all branches of the service were transferred to this new branch of the armed forces. The U.S. Air Force since that date has been responsible for all but specialized air activity of the armed forces. The USAF has fought in Korea and maintained air vigilance during the Cold War and wars in Vietnam, the. .Persian Gulf and Afghanistan. The legion invites veterans, especially Air Force veterans, to attend. Call 269| 719-5545 for more information. Organizer to help ILR class to downsize “Downsizing for the Good Life” is the topic of a class being offered Monday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon by the Institute for Learning in Retirement. Professional organizer Delma Smith will offer plans to tackle the process of getting started, planning and organizing preparations to live a simpler life. She will provide tips to help downscale extras and keep what is most needed. The class will meet at the KCC Hastings Fehsenfeld Campus on West Gun Lake Road just west of Hastings. Fee information may be obtained or registration made by calling the KCC Fehsenfeld Center, 269-948-9500, ext. 2803. ----------------- ~-------- ■---------- -..... ............ --.. ........ by Doug VanderLaan Editor Even at 71 years old, there are experiences, Dave Jasperse says, for which one is never prepared. With the sale of his Bosley Pharmacy busi­ ness this week to the new Walgreens store at the corner of State Street *and Broadway in Hastings, Jasperse has proof of that bit of wis­ dom. “I’m 71 years old, it’s time to retire,” is how the 30-year owner of one of Hastings’ most recognized businesses positioned it last week. ‘Thope my customers understand that. I’ve never had to do this before, but I’ll bet it’s never an easy thing to do.” Though he did reference a “health issue” that “sometime in the future I may have to address,” Jasperse says it was a business deci­ sion above all else that finally piqued his con­ sideration after numerous purchase offers over the years. “Let’s face it, this was a ‘take-or-leave-it’ deal,” he says. “There’ll probably never be another chain drugstore that will come to Hastings, so, if I didn’t accept this offer [from Walgreens], there wouldn’t be another one.” Though he spoke cautiously Monday because final details to the deal were not com­ plete, Jasperse did address specific concerns with which he’s been dealing. Assuming all goes according to plan, the pharmacy portion of the Bosley business will transfer to Walgreens Monday. After a markdown sale of existing merchandise in the store on South Longtime Bosley Pharmacy associates Dave Jasperse and Mike Smith will be transferring their talents and customer goodwill to the new Walgreens store which opened Monday ih Hastings at the corner of State Street and Broadway. Jasperse, who owned Bosley for more than 30 years, has sold the pharmacy portion of the South Jefferson Street business to Walgreens. Jefferson, Jasperse will close the building for remodeling and then reopen it, perhaps as a “general store” concept. Jasperse and Pharmacist Mike Smith will begin work at Walgreens Monday, Jasperse in a transitional role that, he says, may last as long as two months. Existing Bosley Pharmacy customers will have their prescrip­ tions and their medical information records transferred to Walgreens automatically, though Jasperse understands some customers may prefer to transfer elsewhere. “Prescriptions always belong to the patient,” Jasperse clarifies. “If they transfer,to Walgreens, it will be seamless because we have the records. But, if they do' wish to go elsewhere, they’ll probably just have to wait a little bit the first time to provide all the infor­ mation.” Over Bosley’s history, the business built to 6,000 customers and filled over 100,000 pre­ scriptions per year. . “We never had a down year,” recalls Jasperse. “Even in 1992, when the Kmart pharmacy, the hospital’s pharmacy, and Hook’s Pharmacy all opened at the same time, we still didn’t have a down year. If I was 10 years younger, I think I could give [Walgreens] a run for their money.” A big part of the Bosley Pharmacy success formula has been the way in which customers, employees, and the entire community was treated. See PHARMACY, page 12 Hastings schools to contract with KRESA for technical services by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer With the resignation of district technology supervisor Brian Osterink, who is leaving the district to take a job in Page, Ariz., the Hastings Area School System Board of Education has decided to contract, for servic­ es with Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Area until June 30, 2015, rather than filling the post,. According to district Director of Finance and Business Services Tim Berlin, a technical services contract with KRESA would cost a maximum of $190,000; however, because the district’s fiscal year began July 1, the contract will be pro-rated, but the actual cost ds yet to be determined. The board also approved the personnel report which included the following: Extracurricular appointments — Loretta Cipta, Northeastern and Star elementary lunch paraprofessional; Molly Klump, eighth grade volleyball coach; Barbara Schmidt, middle school English language arts; Julie Zull, Northeastern and Star lunch paraprofes­ sional; Michelle Auten, Southeastern Elementary co-student council advisor; Ann Beemer, high school seat-time waiver aca­ demic advisor; Michelle Benningfield, Central Elementary safety patrol advisor; Martin Buehler, high school Science Olympiad advisor; Jason Burghardt, high school BPA co-advisor; Matthew Callaghan, middle and high school choral director, high school operetta director; Carrie Carl, middle school FFA advisor; Robert Carl, high school BPA co-advisor; Patricia Dakin, Southeastern co-student council advisor; Jeff Denny, high school STW academic advisor; Edward Domke, high school FFA advisor; Michael Engle, high school TV Production advisor; Cheryl Goggins, middle school student coun­ cil advisor and yearbook advisor; Emily Hoke, Central co-student council advisor; Trisha Kietzman, Southeastern safety patrol advisor; Laura Kingma, high school in-class yearbook advisor; Matthew Kingshott, Star co-student council advisor; Kristen Laubaugh, district co-web mastery Stephen Laubaugh, district co-web master; Sara Matthews-Kaye, high school STW academic advisor; Tammy Nemetz, Star safety patrol advisor; Amy Oster, Central co-student coun­ cil advisor; Lisa Pohl, high school drama director; Greer Putnam-Haines, high school student council advisor; Ann Replogle, Northeastern co-student council advisor; Tamara Reser, Central co-student council advisor; Julie Sevems, Star co-student coun­ cil advisor; Beth Stevens, Northeastern safety patrol advisor; Lindsay Toles, middle school Odyssey of the Mind advisor; Spencer White, high school and middle school associate band director; and Alisa Willard, Northeastern co­ student council advisor. Department and grade chair appointments — Elizabeth Adams, district-wide kinder­ garten level co-chair; Martin Buehler, high school science chair; Jan Cummings, district­ wide third grade level chair; Melissa Daniels, middle school science department chair and middle school district improvement chair; Edward Domke, district-wide career and technical education department co-chair; Holly Donnini, district-wide first grade level chair; Michael Engle, high school district­ wide improvement chair; Tammy Garbrecht, middle school special education chair; Casey Gergen, elementary special education chair; Cheryl Goggins, middle school district improvement chair, middle school ELA chair; Sue Jacob, middle school math chair; Matthew Kingshott, Star district improve­ ment chair; Kristen Laubaugh, district-wide CTE department co-chair; Stephen Laubaugh, middle school social studies department chair; Catherine Magill, district­ wide fourth grade level chair; Michael McCann, high school district improvement chair; Kristina Minch, high school special education department chair; Kelly Newberry, high school math department chair; Lisa Pohl, high school ELA department chair; Greer Putnam-Haines, high school social studies department chair; Karen Schoen, dis­ trict-wide fine arts chair; Kelli Slocum, Central district improvement chair, second grade level and district chair; Jill Smith, dis­ trict-wide fifth grade level chair; Angela Stanton, district-wide kindergarten co-chair; Beth Stevens Northeastern district improve­ ment chair; JoAnn VandenHout, district-wide physical education department chair; and Deborah Williamson, Southeastern district improvement chair; Transfers — Carolyn Cappon, Southeastern health care I paraprofessional; Sandra Chewning, Southeastern health care I paraprofessional; Nancy Hammond, middle school health care I paraprofessional; Nancy Jenks, Northeastern health care I paraprofes­ sional; and, Kathy Lane, high school health care I paraprofessional. The board also accepted the resignation of bus driver Richard Ziegler. In other business, the board: • Approved refunding the 2005 bond in February 2015. Refunding, or refinancing, the bond will save district taxpayers a total of $412,260 in lower debt mills over the life of See CONTRACI pg. 5 Rachel Huver, from left, Joe Harmer and Casey Borro spent Friday picketing in protest of what they believe are FOC intentions to promote discord among parents in Barry County. Harmer’s sign quotes a book written by Carol Rhodes, speaker at the Barry County Equal Parenting Symposium, held in June 2007. Picketers draw awareness to legal funding laws of Friend of Court by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Joining what they say is a nationwide movement several affected parents picketed the Friend of the Court building in Hastings on Friday, Sept. 12, in an effort to draw atten­ tion to workings of the state’s Friend of the Court office. Picketers stated that funding the operations of the FOC department is in direct juxtaposi­ tion to the care and well-being of children of divorced parents, promotes sexual discrimi­ nation, creates imbalance in the lives of chil­ dren through custodial assignments, and serves as a for-profit motivation in what is generally expected to be non-profit mecha­ nisms to serve children of disjointed parents. “FOC is motivated by Title D funding to create non-custodial parents for the benefit of state and federal funding,” stated Joe Harmer, one of the picketing parents. Harmer shared, as a non-custodial parent, that the premise for FOC was based solely on revenue generation to support its existence, often employing coercion to promote divorce among the parents and that the organization furthers a profit making agenda under the guise of providing legal and lawful standing addressing the care and needs of children of divorced parents, along with the financial needs of the custodial parent. “FOC is unscrupulously motivated by Title 4D Funding, through the Social Security Act, where the government reimburses FOC,” maintains Harmer. “I believe it’s $2 for every $3 that comes through the FOC system. This motivates mediation and FOC to assign cus­ todial rights to the less than adequate parent, placing the legal force of paying child support on a parent categorized as non-custodial, even though it places the children in the less than ideal care of the custodial parent who is deemed unable to pay support. “This action is seen driven by money gen­ eration, and is not in the best interest of the children. It is driving good parents away from their children, reducing effective parent­ ing by those parents who are willing to be parents and creates animosity between dis* jointed parents of children.” Casey Borro stood with Harmer, citing an instance where, as a non-custodial parent, she was forced to traverse the terrain of mediation and that the FOC lost her confidential paper­ work, “forcing me to hire an attorney and go through the courts at an expense of $2,400. .Mediators/court referees make the decision on assigning custody and appeals must be brought before judge. The appeals process See PROTEST, page 12 �■ Page 2 — Thursday, September 18, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Youth Day provides hands-on fun at Charlton Park but by noon, the park was full of kids, dogs, bikes, boats, and the smells/of barbecued meat. Kids and their parents arrived ready to enjoy the event and engage in several handson activities geared to introduce the young­ sters to what lies outside and away from busy schedules and television. Offering this chance for kids to gain expe­ rience with outdoor activities at no cost may open the door to a lifetime interest, said Cullers. More than two dozen groups were on hand to host activities at the event. Kids joined a trail walk or brought their bikes and helmets for a trail ride. The Western Michigan Brittany Club spon­ sored sporting dog demonstrations. Hands-on fishing opportunities were offered as several kids tried their hand at fly fishing, attempting to snag a Velcro fish. The event, lunch and prizes were funded by donations from the local community and par­ ticipating organizations, and, gauging from the smiles and numbers of youths enjoying the opportunity, will be returning again next year. by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer ; Sporting groups throughout Barry County I and the region convened at Historic Charlton s Park Saturday to put on the county’s firstever Outdoor Recreation Youth Day, an opportunity for kids to try a variety of field, . woods and water sports for free. 0 Set up throughout the park’s recreation area were opportunities for kids to hike, fish, .j canoe, kayak and try their hands at multiple shooting simulators, archery ranges, hiking and biking trails. All registered youth partici­ pants were treated to a free lunch and had the opportunity to win one of several door prizes • offered by participating organizations and local donors. There were activities suitable for all age groups, and lunch was provided by Sandy Schondelmayer Bar-B-Q, free to all regis­ tered youths and for purchase by adults. Local outdoorsman George Cullers, a member of the Michigan Trappers and ^Predator Callers Association, as well as the Baltimore Township Pheasant Co-op, pro­ posed the idea for the youth day. The concept was simple: “Get kids outdoors.” Chilly temperatures made for a slow start, The Marshall Clay Target shooting club provided hands-on opportunities for kids to try an electronic clay target simulator. Rob Jones and Nick Vian, member and president, respectively, of the Michigan Long Bow Association, help youngsters try their aim at archery. Jones is shown here helping Maddy Hubbell (foreground) and Vian is helping Madison Larouche (back­ ground) properly hold, arm, aim and shoot at targets sbt up on the grounds of the park. Mark Sargent (fro^ feft) and Jordyn Richardson, both with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and Gary Raak, Barry County cc;'teeVJation officer, talk about some of the animals that live in Michigan. Charlton Park readying for pow wow to 4 p.m. Sunday. Irving D. Charlton Memorial tunity to purchase handcrafted items. Daily admission is $5 for anyone age 13 museum exhibits also will be featured. The event will begin at 10 a.m. each day. and up, $3 for children age 5 to 12. Children Grand entries are scheduled for 1 p.m. 4 and under are admitted for free. Charlton Park is located southeast of Saturday and noon Sunday. Flags will be retired at sundown Saturday, followed by Hastings at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road, just open dancing until dark. Sunday, following south of M-79. For more information, visit www.charltonthe dances, gifts will be presented to partici­ pants. Spectators may bring their own lawn park.org. chairs or blankets for seating. Food vendors will be selling fry bread and $1500 SIGN ON BONUS other authentic cuisine, Dedicated Customer, Regional Freight and native artisans will High Weekly Earnings Potential! offer guests the oppor- A unique cultural experience awaits guests -of the Walk-in-the-Spirit Pow Wow at Historic Charlton Park this weekend, Sept. 20 and 21. : Visitors are encouraged to take part in Native American traditions and ceremonial 'customs, such as the sacred fire, sunrise cere­ monies and talking circles. The pow wow also will feature native dancing, singing and drumming in a designat­ ed arena. An emcee will moderate the event and participants will be available for photos and discussion. v The historic village will be staffed with inter•preters from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and from noon AVERAGE $1200 WEEKLY GROSS . 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Schedule subject to change. Management reserves all rights. 77588209 Elementary students bringing Pinwheels for Peace to Hastings Central Elementary fifth grade students (front row) Abby Kohn, (second row, from left) Kaylee Orman, Austin Rudd, Lexi Hall, Zack Krebs, (third row) Jordan Madden, Claire Green, Nina Giovannetti, (fourth row) Jessica Milanowski, Faith Beede, Zoey Haight, (fifth row) Mason Denton and Zack Harmon display some of the nearly 300 pinwheels they and their school mates made. All Central students, as well as the 250 students at Southeastern Elementary and 30 at St. Rose School will display their creations in front of their respective schools as part of an international art and literacy project “Pinwheels for Peace” by planting pin­ wheels with messages of peace at their schools for display Friday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 21. Pinwheels for Peace is an art-installation project that was started in 2005 by two art teachers, Ann Ayers and Ellen McMillan of Coconut Creek, Fla., as a way for students to express their feelings about what is going on in the world and their lives. Hastings elementary art teacher Natasha Offerman said the students are creating pinwheels of all shapes and sizes. As part of the creative process, they also write their thoughts about war and peace, tolerance and living in harmony with others on one side. On the other side, they draw, paint, collage, or use other art form to express their feelings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 18, 2014 — Page 3 Pierce Cedar Creek surpasses evening fundraiser goal Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper auctions off a gavel made by his late father. Schipper’s father made many gavels used in district court during child adoption proceedings. Schipper then gives the gavel to the adoption family. Nearly 200 people gathered to help raise an estimated $31,000 at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s annual fundraiser, A Late-Summer Night’s Green, Saturday, Sept. 13, exceeding the institute’s goal by nearly $4,000. Funds raised are used to support students and cours­ es focused on environmental science. The evening included hors d’oeuvres, socializing, a raffle, silent auction and a live auction. Former state senator and now West Michigan Director of the League of Conservation Voters, Patty Birkholz (left) and Institute Executive Director Michelle Skedgell (right) share smiles during the live auction. Nearly 200 supporters and volunteers help make Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s annual fundraiser a success. ; “Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s annual fundraiser is one of my favorite events of the year,” said Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center executive director Amy Cherry. “It’s an elegant, well-run event that is great fun and supports environmental education right here in Barry County. The staff and volunteers cer­ tainly know what hospitality is all about.” The Fund a Future portion of the live auc­ tion was the most successful of the evening, nearly doubling last year’s donation. The five-minute auction allowed numerous people to quickly "donate a designated amount by simply holding up their bid number, whether it was $50 or $500. Fund a Future raised $8,250, which is the equivalent of funding one undergraduate researcher for the entire summer. “We are so thankful to all the people who came out to support us last Saturday night,” said Institute Executive Director Michelle Skedgell. “The support was tremendous and greatly appreciated. Everyone had a wonder­ ful time with great food, conversation and fun, bidding on quality donated items. Students from preschool through college, along with the community, will benefit from the field trips, classes, workshops and research opportunities made possible by the success of this year’s fund- and friend-raiser.” Celebrity auctioneers were an addition to the event. Former State Senator Patty Birkholz and current State Rep. Mike Callton donated their time to the cause. WOOD TV8 Chief Meteorologist Bill Steffen auctioned off a tour of the television studio. Barry County District Court Judge Mike Schipper donated a court gavel made by his late father, and the highest bidders said they intend to send it to their daughter who recently became a judge in the Chicago area. J-Ad Vice President Fred Jacobs contributed a beautiful photograph of the Barry County Courthouse, after jokingly peeling off a Hastings Banner cover photo­ graph. “It was great fun with lots of great food*’ and it gave me a chance to see so many sup­ porters of Pierce Cedar Creek,” said Jacobs! “It was fun to take part in the celebrity auc­ tion, especially with so many political person* alities and to add to the list of donations to such a good cause. For those who were thinkf ing of coming — I hope they put the event ori the top of their list of things to do in 2015.” Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is a nonprofit environmental education center neaf Dowling. Set on 661 acres, the institute exposes visitors to a blend of habitats, includ­ ing wetlands, forests, marshes^ streams, lakes and prairies. Visit cedarcreekinstitute.org for more information. Economic Development Alliance debated in Rutland Township by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Past discussion of the value received from participation with the Barry County Economic Development Alliance prompted Valerie Byrnes, president of the group, to attend Wednesday’s meeting of the Rutland Township Board of Trustees. Board members questioned the EDA’s annual request for support at its August meet­ ing before approving the disbursement by a 4­ 2 vote and a stipulation that an EDA repre­ sentative attend Wednesday’s monthly meet­ ing. “Our goal is to create a business 411, an information access network as a great resource for Barry County’s industry base,” Byrnes explained to board members. “We want to promote connectivity between all entities, local governments, municipalities, and to provide business counseling services for entrepreneurs, free of charge. We want to be that connectivity to get them information that they need. We want to work on things collectively, such as the Broadband initiative and Trail connectivity projects.” Byrnes stated that there is often an unseen value that comes with funding the EDA, a value that is ultimately received by all the townships. “The struggle with the EDA, is we are not a self sustainable organization,” conceded Byrnes. “We are currently reviewing a busi­ ness model that is looking into private invest­ ment. As such, we mostly rely on county level funding and we look at that funding every year, stretching it as far as we can. We come to municipalities too, for support.” In August, several board members ques­ tioned whether the township was receiving a benefit from its financial contribution, identi­ fied as “Membership Dues” by the EDA. Questions were also voiced as to why some townships were not required to join the mem­ bership with the Chamber of Commerce/EDA and comments were also made suggesting that the financial contribution to the EDA was not balanced between townships. Some townships have returned the request from the EDA with a statement that there is no budget flexibility to offer financial support. /In response, Byrnes explained, “We are a not for-profit organization,” state Byrnes, in response. “We are comprised of 13 board members that include citywide representation and a cross section of business and organiza­ tions within the county, from several town­ ships. We assist local small businesses with their growth, in all townships, which is driven by the needs of their work force. We provide a regional representation, and often, due to confidentiality agreements with ongoing busi­ ness projects, some of the work stays under the radar until it is ready to be presented.” Byrnes described to the board, that the fruit of their contributions to the EDA may not become evident for an extended period of time. Some board members still were not satis­ fied. . “There are 16 townships, let each township do something regardless of the size of their manufacturing sector,” suggested Robin Hawthorne, township clerk. “Some townships do not pay the contribution or pay significant­ ly less. I understand that Rutland borders the city limits and has experienced significant growth with commercial enterprise, but that growth is not necessarily in the manufactur­ ing sector. “Our contribution seems to be without an equal return of investment. It is my under­ standing that payment of dues equals a serv­ ice that is provided to us, and I am not sure we are receiving any service for our contribu­ tions.” Byrnes replied, “I want to be of service to this township, all I need is an invite.” Sandra James, trustee, politely, albeit blunt­ ly, asked Byrnes, “How many townships are involved with this partnership? What is accomplished by the money contributed by the township and how are we serving our res­ idents with this contribution each year? How do you come up with the fee structure?” Byrnes replied that the payment structure is varied. “We ask communities to support what they are comfortable with,” she said. “Some town­ ships don’t pay right now because they have no (business/manufacturing) growth in their townships. Rutland has experienced high growth in the recent years.” Byrnes’ statement seemed to reflect the enterprise growth of Walmart, the construc­ tion and infrastructure underway for the new DairyQueen and the current plans for a new hospital. “It’s with your employers, that’s where the benefit applies,” continued Byrnes, explain­ ing that from the standpoint of the EDA, “I am here to meet their (employers) needs. I am working more,and more with the leaders in communities and the value the township gets far exceeds the financial support. We touch many areas within the county and it is real­ ized that your contributions are not insignifi­ cant and affect many in this community. And we rely contributions.” Treasurer Sandra Greenfield asked how the money was allocated to the budgets of the Chamber and to EDA. “Sixty percent supports the EDA and 30% goes for the Chamber work,” answered Byrnes. “I don’t have any staff other than one full-time staff member, one part-time book­ keeper, and one part-time clerical person. Our budget has been peaking around $110,000 per year.” Gerald Schmiedieke, deputy supervisor for Rutland, commented, “It is interesting to hear what portion of your funding is part of your operating budget.” “We do a budget, and allocate to line items that are board reviewed and approved,” replied Byrnes. “We try to generate revenue through our Economic Summit and through sponsorships. We are considering hiring another part-time staff member, trained to help support the needs of businesses within the county. Indeed, the county is considering approving a higher allocation to our budget this year.” Schmiedieke added a comment to board members at the conclusion of Byrnes’ presen­ tation. “I encourage you to consider the EDA’s request,” urged Schmiedieke. “It is hard to evaluate the value of your contribution, but employees who work outside the county, spend money outside of the county before they return home from work. This (EDA membership) is a small investment with a potentially large benefit to the communities and county.” Marlin Walters, trustee, added, “We should, as an entity, support as much as we can and we are fortunate to have manufacturing in this county, a bedroom community with a balance of manufacturing business.” The board thanked Byrnes and called upon County Commission Chair Joyce Snow to give her commissioner report. Snow shared the commissioners’ stance on the EDA, dis­ cussing the subject first in her report, “The •commissioner’s unanimously agreed to sup­ port the EDA with a substantial increase in funding. This is to benefit the whole of the county. We think it is worth our investment, and it must be important, because it is rare for all of our commissioner’s to agree on some­ thing,” added Snow, with a smile. Fellow commissioner, Jon Smelker, also in atten­ dance, concurred with Snow’s statement. The board moved on to welcome the con­ tinuing visits by Jim Wincek, hospital repre­ sentative, who addressed the board to share a couple a notes of interest regarding the planned hospital being built in Rutland Township. “There have been calls to us, that there are folks shooting guns on the Ferris property, and though it was considered a given, we will be installing no trespassing signs on the prop­ erty to address this,” informed Wincek. “There are still trees that are endangering power lines on the property and so we will be going in again, through contractors, to remove those trees, which have no commer­ cial value. We hope to have this work done by the end of the month.” Wincek continued, “The big news is that In other discussion held by the board: we have met with the M-37 Corridor • Hawthorne commented that the township Committee to propose a site plan that encom­ passes the suggestions from the committee hall building addition cannot be done before and the Joint Planning Alliance between the the November general election, due to neces­ City of Hastings and Rutland, to identify two sary electrical upgrades. The project was put entrance and exit points on M-37, instead of on hold until spring, with bids for the work on Tanner Lake Road, instead of the other expected to be requested in a Januaryway around, as was initially proposed. This February time frame. Planned start of con­ measure will allow for a back door, out-of­ struction is March 2015. “We will suffer through in this year’s traffic access via Tanner Lake Road for emer­ gency ambulance and fire trucks, and provide November election cycle, but the addition two points of access from M-37. We want to will be ready for the 2016 November election. plan for the safest, most efficient, least intru­ We want to do a thorough job, working with sive entrance/exit traffic plan. ' architects and engirieers in Rutland. This “We are working on a sewer and water expansion will serve all the township’s resi­ project, with the USDA, Barry County and dents. • Carr commented on his stem letter of dis.Rutland Township as partners, to fit in accor­ dance with the Urban Services Agreement appointment sent to Inclusion Solutions, from needs and to be done well. This puts us a lit­ which new Automatic Door Openers were tle behind with the hospital plan but we want purchased, door openers that immediately to do this right. I will have more to share next began malfunctioning. The township had received grant money from a state grant pro­ month,” said Wincek. When questioned about the barn on the gram to facilitate a handicap entrance into the Ferris property, Wincek said, “we have not hall. The letter, though politically correct, been able to find a buyer for the bam so it will spared no obvious disappointment in the sub­ be dis-assembled. Demolition, of all the contractors hired by Inclusion Solutions to buildings, will begin moving ahead this perform the installation. Carr stated that his month. We will be assessing the material dan­ letter had been received and the company would be arriving early next week to replace gers of the buildings, such as asbestos, etc.” the doors, damaged by the contract service Supervisor Jim Carr had more to add. “The township’s Joint Planning Alliance is company, and repair the malfunction, at no working with the M-37 Corridor Committee charge to the township. • Pat Sharpe, Algonquin Lake representa­ in helping the hospital accomplish its site plan and Rutland Township’s planning committee tive shared that for the 12th year in a row, the will be handling the hospital project. It was cost to implement the lake’s aquatic manage­ the township’s idea to revise the roads’ ment program had remained the same and that egress/ingress plan to make two the residents were very pleased with the entrances/exits on M-37 and one on Tanner results of a new product trial done this year to Lake Road, reversing the original plan. Urban reduce Starry Stonewart algae, which forms a services has updated this plan, giving it to site quick-growing, dense carpet on the lake bed. engineers, with the hospital, to work with. The product, Komeen Aquatic Crystals, has And the township has challenged the hospital been shown to reduce the muck layer on the to serve the community with positive out­ lake bed by six inches per season. The testing area was identified as the inlet down by comes. “There is no magic plan to address all the Hamblin Road, and that residents had noticed issues. For example, working on the roads is that sand was reappearing along the shoreline. • The board approved the customary, year­ difficult and the sewer, too, is difficult. The water needs are easy to address. This is being ly millage request for tax levy for fire and heavily scrutinized by the Joint Planning emergency services and approved the sugges­ Commission, as a practice for us, though we tion to reduce the fire millage to three quar­ are not officially involved,” said Carr, in that ters from 1.5 mils. moment representing his affiliation with the JPC, “but at the end of the day, this (town­ ship) board will be making the last decision. Our township attorney will ensure that there is understanding for all the board members. We will know when the first action is being taken, regardless of what the paper says. We are working to make the township first, but with a win for all, regarding this project.” Brenda Bellmore, trustee, added, “We have to be very thorough, as we will be the center of attention by the whole county on this. It means a lot for everybody.” GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Page 4 — Thursday, September 18, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Foggy travels Cities are growing despite problems in Washington Drivers were greeted with fog Tuesday mornings, whether traveling along city streets or country roads, like South Cook Road, pictured here. The blanket of white mist covered area roads and fields but didn’t delay the start of day for any schools in the area. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N.M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.Com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Doyon remember? Clear skies Banner Aug. 29, 1963 HAS NEW AIRCRAFT - Charles F. Murphy, president of Michigan Magnetics of Vermontville who is also president of the Hastings Flying Association, has accepted delivery of his new twin-engine, six-passenger Beechcraft Twin Bonanza. The.plane is equipped with the latest all-weather flight aids, including Collins integrated flight system, radar, autopilot, transpon­ der and distance-measuring equipment. Murphy flies the 200-mph craft himself from the Hastings airport. The ship is capable of the widespread all-weather flight schedules Murphy requires in con­ ducting his business interests. (Murphy Drive, which leads to the airport off of State Road, is named in honor of Charlie Murphy) Have you met? Retirement should mean more fishing and hunting for Jim Decker, but the former owner of Decker’s Freeport Elevator already does that — so why retire? Decker, 59, who owned the agriculture service business in Freeport for 25 years, was forced to slow down following a 2008 traffic accident, but couldn’t handle life in an easy chair. Today, Decker is a part-time seed sales­ man who also sells sporting goods on the side. He’s been the president of Pheasants Forever since 1997 and offers his time whenever there’s a chance to pass down his knowledge and love of outdoor sports. As part of the team of: instructors who staffed Barry County’s first Youth Day at Charlton Park, he barely had time to look up from his BB gun shooting booth. “I can’t imagine living,without being in the outdoors,” says Decker, who’s got seat­ edge stories for every mounted elk, northern pike, and prized artwork that hangs in his trophy room. “I love all of God’s creation.” Decker and wife, Terri, have passed down that love to their blended family of four adult children and four grandchildren. One of Decker’s newest trophies is the picture on his phone of grandson Brody, 7, who scored perfect bullseyes with his BB gun shots on a target range Decker set up for him in his backyard. It’s a picture Decker saw in multiple frames Saturday at the Youth Day, which was established to teach children and young adults the art of outdoor sports. “There’s just nothing like seeing a little 6year-old girl shoot a BB gun for the first time, hit the bullseye, and smile,” relates Decker who believes that such basic accom­ plishments provide a self-esteem on which a young person can stand. “It’s just seeing yourself accomplish something you didn’t think was possible.” ? For his love for the outdoors, his work in providing habitat for pheasants and all wildlife and for his devotion to share that love and commitment with young people, Jim Decker is truly a Barry County Bright Light. • Jim Decker What makes me happy: My wife and family. Favorite author: I don’t have time to read. Last book I read: Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. Favorite book: The Holy Bible. Favorite verse: II Thessalonians 3:16. Best trip: Hawaii... we’ve done it six times. Talent I’d like to have: Play guitar. My hero: My dad, Orville. He passed away in 2009. Best advice ever received: It came from Dad: Don’t go out on a limb. I was market­ ing grain, and I didn’t. If I could have a do-over: I’d marry Terri first. What makes me laugh: Terri and the grandkids. If my life had a theme song: “It’s Alright Now,” by Free. Living person I most admire: My mom. She’ll be 88 in two months. She just keeps on going and never gives up. Last time I was starstruck: When the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 came out. I still have it in the garage. Favorite car: Mustang. I’ve had eight of them. Greatest classic car ever produced: A 1967 Shelby GT 500 convertible. Advice I’d give a young person: Date for a long time until you really know [the person]. Then you’ll be marrying your best friend. Worst summer job: Emptying the dust bin and the cob bin at my dad’s elevator business in Lake Odessa. Last time I was inspired: After reading Lone Survivor. Never quit, never give up. Tune playing in my iPod right now: “Ramblin’, Gamblin’ Man,” by Bob Seger. Greatest achievement: Raising our chil­ dren to be great adults and parents. World’s greatest challenge: Wars. Characteristic I most admire in others: Kindness. Characteristic I most despise in others: Anger. Best part of Barry County: The people working in organizations that teach youth to be better citizens. The people on my Pheasants Forever board are the finest peopie I’ve ever met. They’re willing to donate hours to better habitat and to teach our youth about outdoor sports. * * * . Each week the Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be fea­ tured because of volunteer work, a fun-lov­ ing personality, for the stories he or she has to tell or for any other reason? Send infor­ mation to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Maybe our country’s leaders should send their problems to local communities to be solved. While Washington, D.C., remains mired in deservedly low approval ratings thanks to a dysfunctional Congress, communities across America are turning to their leaders at home to fill the leadership vacuums and create the programs and ideas needed to pull the country out of its desperate eco­ nomic times. From Detroit to Grand Rapids, commu­ nity leaders, who aren’t driven by party politics, are looking for ways to pull their people by creating innovative programs as a foundation for growth. Hastings and Barry County are leading the way. In last week’s Banner, we reported on representatives from Hastings Manufacturing Company who met with city officials to discuss the company’s facility improvement plan, “Building for the Future.” The project includes fagade improvements, closing a portion of Hanover Street and creating a new look that represents the level of commitment the company has made to our community. Hastings Manufacturing Company offi­ cials told city leaders they’re experiencing a strong growth curve that will lead to additional employees. The present building structure doesn’t reflect the kind of up-to-date manufactur­ ing facility the company needs to compete in the global marketplace. So the plan calls for improving the appearance, or curb appeal, of the fagade; enhancing the front and the employee entrances; and improv­ ing the parking lot. By acting on these projects, the compa­ ny hopes to create more connectivity to downtown and the neighborhood. The plan reminds me of a recent news feature from NBC’s “Meet the Press” pro­ gram under the new leadership of long­ time reporter Chuck Todd, who called his piece, “Who Needs Washington?” Todd invited three dynamic mayors to hear how they are “pulling themselves up from des­ perate economic times” with projects to improve the quality of life using local leadership and taxpayer dollars. In Oklahoma City, Mayor Mick Cornett told how community leaders were able to jump start a city that was decimated from a tanked economy, lingering horror from the bombing of the federal building and a tornado that leveled entire neighborhoods. The city was able to pass a penny on the dollar of sales tax to pump more than $1.8 billion into the downtown area, attracting a new Minor League Baseball stadium and the Bricktown Entertainment District. In doing so, the community attracted young people looking for vibrant city life and seniors seeking special services, plus every school in the city received money for improvements. “This place is humming,” said Cornett; “this place is on fire. There’s no Republican or Democratic potholes — we’re working together to fix the prob­ lems.” Two other mayors, Bill Peduto of Pittsburgh and Marilyn Strickland of Tacoma, Wash., have done much of the same, saying they are making innovative changes in their respective communities. In Tacoma, leaders found that young families were moving around too much. So they organized a program to stabilize housing for up to five years through What do you vouchers that would allow families a chance for stability. Pittsburgh is trans­ forming from what was a manufacturing economy to a combination of a new-tech and an industrial economy. “We can’t wait for anyone,” said Peduto, of the city’s philosophy. “We’ll just have to find different ways to accom­ plish the tasks.” In recent years, Pittsburgh has become a city of learning by focusing on early child­ hood education, creating universal educa­ tion for all 4-year-olds. The mantra in Pittsburgh is about get­ ting the job done, not winning political victories. “I think the citizens of Oklahoma City have begun to differentiate between the type of government they don’t mind pay­ ing for and the type they don’t like to pay for,” said Cornett. “We’ve focused on cap­ ital projects that they can see, feel and touch and are long-lasting. They’ve found that citizens are less enthused about social programs that aren’t efficiently run or don’t work.” Peduto added, “Our ultimate goal is what is the vision. It has to be a shared vision. Just as we have to work with our councils, the president needs to work with Congress. But at the end of the day, you have to move forward.” Now look to Detroit, where private money is helping to revitalize a city that just a year ago became the largest munici­ pality in the U.S. to file for bankruptcy. With all of the obstacles Detroit had to overcome, the city iss now creating a spirit of renewed vision unlike it has seen in years — by putting the emphasis on the future. That’s exactly what Grand Rapids has done. Look at how the downtown is trans­ forming into a city of the future. The city has a long tradition of local leaders who time after time have stepped up with their support for the community. Grand Rapids is a city that isn’t waiting for someone to make it possible — it’s fueling growth that should last for generations. In fact, ArtPrize, which will mark its sixth year when it begins next week, is the idea of local businessmen who gave the event the necessary start-up capital to make it happen. The event fills the com­ munity with arts and experiments from artists around the world and has become the city’s largest single event. The same foundation exists in Barry County. Local leaders and companies con­ tinue to give their time, talents and finan­ cial support to create a strong and vibrant community that should continue to grow and prosper for years. Downtown Hastings and other smaller community retail areas throughout the county are showing signs of improvement, plus local governments seem to be show­ ing signs of cooperation, which is helping to fuel the growth we’ve experienced in recent years. So as Hastings Manufacturing Company announces its plan to build for the future, throughout the county, we’re doing the same thing. The signs all point to the work that’s being done to promote economic development. The focus is on the future — and that’s a lesson that should be taught in Washington, D.C. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: Football star Ray Rice lost his job this week after additional video of the February elevator attack on his then-fiancee showed how truly hor­ rific the assault was. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is now being characterized as “an enabler of men who beat women” after having initially suspended Rice for only two games. Does pro sports need to more seriously address the domestic violence issue? 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Cindi Mursch, parent volunteer coordinator for the Delton Kellogg School Community Garden, presented a report on the beneficial results of efforts by student and staff to teach students on the joys of growing a garden. The program, now entering its fifth year, is part of the school’s summer fun program. Classrooms adopt portions of the garden, and the responsibilities associated with it. Mursch described for board members how the garden continues to grow not only in production, but in size and scope, as well. “The gardens have become points of pride for many students,” said Mursch, also a sub­ stitute teacher at DK. “Approximately 75-100 pounds of produce has been harvested thus far this season. We have lots of volunteers, and the flowers and seeds were donated by area businesses. . “It is the program’s mission to encourage student growth in the Delton community, one seed at a time, and the program has blos­ somed into a project that students and school administration can take ownership in. Kids enjoy eating the veggies, and we have over 216 followers on the Delton Kellogg Schools Garden webpage.” Mursch noted that additional ground cover is being purchased and that the garden, locat­ by Constance Cheeseman , Staff Writer The partnership of a community and its schools highlighted the presentation portion of Monday’s meeting of the Delton Kellogg Public Schools Board of Education. High school shop class teacher, Eric Curtice, accompanied by a representative from NAPA Auto Parts in Delton, shared with the board an explanation of a joint service program involving winterizing inspection of vehicles. “This program will provide winterizing service, by our shop class students, to resi­ dential vehicles,” explained Curtice. “The service will provide checks of fluids, brake systems, and perform basic services such as tire balancing and mounting and oil changes. “NAPA is donating all of the fluids and gauges to perform the work, which will be scheduled, through NAPA, to be done during two hours of shop class each day, for one week. The students will work with NAPA to receive calls to schedule the service, with availability announced in a ad placed in the paper and an announcement on the school’s webpage. “We are planning to do eight cars per day, for five days,” outlined Curtice. “The kids will learn valuable skills that will help them build confidence through independence as well as to assist folks in preparing for the win­ ter weather.” Curtice noted that Delton Kellogg is one of the few schools that still offers shop class, a huge benefit to teaching basic auto care (Write Us A Letter. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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' IS® 1 Know Your Legislators: ■ ... . ....................... . . .......................................................................... . .. .................. .. . Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517)373-3400, State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. ' President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. ed on the south side of the elementary, oppo­ site Chemical Bank, “continues to grow big­ ger and better. Students ages 2 to 17 partici­ pate in the program, with anywhere from four to 24 kids working in the garden each day. “We utilize the garden as teaching moments for the students and have used the produce to create Sun Dill pickles, which are a big hit, and cucumber water, a refreshing and vitalizing drink that the students also enjoy,” reported Mursch. “We learn some­ thing new each year and each year gets bet­ ter.” Board members gave hearty accolades to Mursch and to Elementary School Principal Steven Scoville. They also expressed unani­ mous support of continuance with the pro­ gram. Interim Superintendent Carl Schoessel said Hastings Rotarian Jim Alden is working dili­ gently to support the Rotary in renting a class­ room in the Elementary building. “We are working with the District Rotary and, last Friday, I showed a couple of rooms to two of its officers,” reported Schoessel. “They need an office and we are vying with bigger cities to convince the Rotary to rent one here. Thanks to the unending efforts of Jim Alden, who is campaigning for our cause, we will know soon if our location is selected. We have a good shot of being successful in this action.” Schoessel also reported that excess equip­ ment resulting from the bond updates would be sold through a garage sale and an online bidding event, linked to the school’s web­ page. The equipment will be available for the community to purchase. Schoessel reported that in November there will be a special election to renew the non­ homestead millage and to fill a vacancy on the board of education. Board member Andy Stonebumer’s position will be on the ballot. Schoessel announced that Delton Kellogg Homecoming Week is scheduled for October b to 11. The football game on Friday, Oct. 10 will be against Parchment, with a Homecoming dance planned for Saturday, Oct. 11. Marsha Basset, board president, reported that the Delton Education Foundation was partnering with the Barry Community Foundation, and that the Delton program was moving forward with the necessary State reg­ istration process. It has also already identified a board of directors and officers. “We are affiliated with the Barry Community Foundation, giving us a green light to move forward with being able to be beneficial to the community this year,” said Basset. “Bonnie Hildreth/of the Barry Community Foundation called me yesterday, and already they have been approached by the \ CONTRACT, continued from page 1--------------the bond. • Approved a two-year contract with the Hastings Area Bus Drivers Association which gives drivers a 4 percent increase the first year and a 3 percent increase the second year, and the drivers gave up their meal allowance. • Accepted the following donations: $1,000 from Walmart Corporation for physics lab supplies and the classroom of high school science teacher Ann Beemer; $805 from Flexfab Horizons International Inc. to Northeastern for the purchase of par­ ent communication folders; $1,000 from the Richard B. Messer Trust for the high school musical; $611 from Longstreet Elder Law and Estate Planning PC for the high school counseling department bulletin board. • Approved in principle, a proposed travel study trip Nov. 12 and 13 by high school advanced science classes to Chicago to study at the Brookfield Zoo, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. • Conducted a first reading of NEOLA Board Policies. • Announced its next monthly work session will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings. • Announced its next regular monthly meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in the multi-purpose room of Central Elementary, 509 S. Broadway, Hastings. first donor, a local person, who has been wait­ ing for the Delton Foundation to be opera­ tional. I am so happy to announce that this donor has give us our first donation of $50,000,” said Basset with excitement. Board members and attendees to the board meeting gave applause and voiced celebratory acco­ lades. “This person will be public soon,” added Basset. “The donor has challenged other members of the community to match funds, so we’ll see how this develops. This is an exciting time and the program is being well received by the community. We are off and running, and we even have our own webpage, DKEF.net” The board acknowledged donations from Partners In Education, with three donations equaling $1,500 being disbursed among stu­ dent programs K through 2, Physical Education equipment and Fire and Escape Safety presentations. Also noted was the donation from MudBoggers, through P.I.E, of $1,000 and of several boxes of schools sup­ plies donated to the middle school by’Jack Nadwomik and patrons of Tu-Jax’s Grill. In other action, the board approved: • The hiring of Special Education teacher Danielle Loosenort, to the Elementary school special education program; the hiring of Famood Farmand as a Delton Kellogg High School teacher; the hiring of Michell White as a regular bus driver and Pat Doran and Linda Demott as substitute bus drivers, and approved the unpaid leave of absence to para­ professional Michelle Daniel. • Designation of May 27 for the DK Academy graduation ceremony and June 7 for the Delton Kellogg High School graduation ceremony. NFL promotes conspiracy cover-up To the editor: I have to admit that I love to watch foot­ ball. I especially enjoy college football, but also enjoy watching the National Football League. Controversy is swirling around the NFL, and for good reason. I believe this is only the beginning because so many things have been “swept under the rug” under the supervision of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Let’s face it, the NFL is a gold mine for the 32 owners of the teams. It’s a $9 billion a year industry. Some teams that were purchased for $112 million years ago, are now worth $1.5 to $3 billion now. Goodell “earns” $44 million a year. I guess what’s good for the goose is also good for the gander. Added to this is the fact that the NFL is a nonprofit business. It evidently must do some type of social good like helping the homeless or doing social work with poor people to not have to pay taxes on its profits. I like football, but does it really deserve nonprofit status? This is one of the biggest scams in America. Goodell got in trouble when it was learned that Ray Rice, a superstar athlete, hit his girl­ friend in an elevator and was let off with just a two-game suspension. Evidently, Goodell met with Rice and intervened on his behalf with the prosecutor on the case to negotiate the two-game suspension. This was with the idea that Rice would get counseling for his abusive behavior and then he would have no prosecution, no jail time and it would be wiped from his record like it didn’t happen. Rice told Goodell he slugged his girlfriend. Later, Goodell, feeling the heat, changed the penalty to a six-game suspension and changed NFL policy to enact much stiffer penalties on domestic abuse. Then, the tape of Rice “slugging” his girlfriend in the face and knocking her out surfaced, and we, the public, became extremely angry about how this good ol’ boy network was operating. Now there are investigations into all of this, searching for the truth of how business is really being conducted by the NFL. About 10 other players also have assault-type charges pending. These are well-paid players who’ve been allowed to keep playing and earning millions of dollars, even though they’ve engaged in criminal-type behavior. Up until now, I guess the coaches, owners and the NFL felt they really needed these players to try to win ball games and make money for the teams. These types of incidents have been going on for decades. The NFL players, teams and the league have been successful at silencing the victims by using their strong economic muscle and, in some cases, paying people off to maintain their silence. They didn’t want to damage the reputation of the players, the teams or the NFL. In other words, this has been a conspiracy to cover up-eriminalbehavior and, in many cases, reward such behavior by allowing the players to make millions while letting them skate away from being held accountable for their criminal actions. If you follow football, you know it’s a vio­ lent sport. There are lots of injuries, and you can see how this violence can boil over into personal lives. But this doesn’t excuse their behavior. The folks involved in the NFL shouldn’t be allowed to play by a completely separate set of rules that the rest of us must live by. It’s time to hold these people accountable. Dave Schmitz, Middleville Behind on your Mortgage or Property Taxes? Don’t Lose Your House!!! Housing Services Mid Michigan is a non-profit agency with MSHDA Certified Housing Counselors. FREE Foreclosure Counseling Services located in Barry County Services Include: The Hastings BcHlUd" Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE . NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. HOPE UNITED Evening Service: Jr. Youth Ml THODISJ CHURCH Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church Wednesday, Family Night phone 269-945-4995. Church 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible • Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Secretary-Treasurer, Church Office 948-8004 for Linda Belson. Office hours, information on MOPS, Chil­ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday WELCOME CORNERS School; 10:45 am Morning UNITED METHODIST Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi CHURCH Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Sunday evening service 6 pm. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ Tuesday 9 am Men’s * Bible ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 Study at the church. Wednes­ a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ a.m. viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 WOODGROVE p.m. Circle of Friends (Young BRETHREN Adult Special Needs Group) CHRISTIAN PARISH (Oct. thru May). 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair COMMUNITY BAPTIST accessible and elevator. Sun­ CHURCH day School 9:30 a.m. Worship A Community of Christ follow­ Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ ties: call for information. , en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand COUNTRY CHAPEL Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 UNITED METHODIST a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 CHURCH a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, Thursday: Bible Study & MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Prayer 7 p.m. For information Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ about other ministries and vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ opportunities contact Pastor ery available during service Jim Hess or the church at (269) (Summer Schedule - Adult 945-9217; or email pastorSunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ jim@cbchastings.org or see our ship & Children’s Programs 10 Website: www.cbchastings.org. a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise QUIMBY UNITED Band, Quilting Group, Com­ METHODIST CHURCH munity Breakfasts and more! M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ Call the church office at (269) ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. or visit www. country chapel Children’s Sunday School, umc.org for more information. 10: 30 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, September 21,2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. September 21 - Men’s & Women’s AA 7:00 p.m. Loca­ tion: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER SCHEDULE ■ Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: BHKIWH p*XasSS M'MBWFlBOf Ramify ffiuwal'XofMi 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Flexfah BOSLEY D'PHARMACY’ 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Ruth Lucille Newton Roy F. Barry 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - Roy F. Barry, age 73, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at his res­ idence on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Roy was bom at home in Carlton Center to Albert W. and Ruby L. (Royer) Barry. He attended Carlton Center, Woodland Middle School and graduated in 1958 from Woodland High School. In high school he played football and was a member of the varsity club and FFA. On February 21, 1959 he married Greta L. Travis, at the First Methodist Church, by Dr. Helregial. Together, they had four children, Bonnie (Carl) Wheeler, Brett (Cheryl) Barry, Deborah S. Barry, and William R. Barry. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; one sister; his son, William; brother-in-law, sister-in-law and a nephew. He is survived by his wife, Greta; children, Bonnie, Brett and Deborah; grandchildren, Jay (Brooke) Jaymee (Ryan), Anna, Jae, Christine, Nicole, Jacob (Dani), Torri (Alec) and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Kacey, Reilly, Alexis, Julia, Angel, Hunter; sister, Ruby Howell and Lawrence (Arlene) Barry. In his earlier years, Roy rode motorcycles and was a member of the Motor Aires Motorcycle Club. Roy and Greta rode to Niagra Falls, Canda and to Sturgis, SD for the biker week. He liked to hunt deer and built a hunting house with heat and windows and a shelf to play Solitaire. Roy would take his lunch and stay the entire day. Roy collected a ntique tractors and engines. He liked to collect tractors and engines that were odd ball types and rare. After retirement, Roy's summers were filled Wh tractor shows in Indiana and Michigan, as many as. 15 shows per summer. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Rev. Carla Smith officiated the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net o sign the online guest book and to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS, MI - Donald Edward Rose, age 62 of Hastings, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home. Don was bom on November 9, 1951 in Hastings, the son of Paul and Irene (Hook) Rose. He graduated from Hastings in 1984. Don was a truck driver for multiple companies until his retirement in 2008. Don's hobbies included driving in the Demolition Derby, watching wrestling, and doing puzzle books. He enjoyed listening to country music. Don also enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids. Don was preceded in death by his father, Paul Rose; mother, Irene Cousino; sister, Suse Ann Smith; brother, Darryl Rose; sister, Gloria Woolman; twin grandsons, Devin and Tyler Reese; and step-granddaughter, Amber Fenstemaker. Don is survived by his wife, Patricia Rose of Hastings; children, Donald Rose, Sandra Geist, Alisha Rose all of Hastings, Jasmin (James) Slagel of Nashville; stepchildren, Tracy (Kevin) Phenix of Hastings, Steve Quay of Cedar Springs, Jenee (Larry) Smith of Hastings, grandchildren: Kenneth (Dannie) Fenstemaker, Aricka Rose, T.J. Donley, Donovan Rose, Terrick Smith, Christopher Rose, Cheleste Rose, Paula Quay, Jessie Kent, Cody Quay, Brennan Slagel and Dremony Harvey; sisters, Penny (Mike) Callihan, Marsha (Clif) Hutchins, Dawn Snider, June Rose; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and special sister-in-law, Marilyn Kelley. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2014 from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book and to leave a memory or message for the family. Theodore H. Rosendall Theodore H. Rosendall, “Ted”, passed away September 13, 2014. His wife, Betty L. Rosendall preceded him in death on November 10, 2012 after a mar­ riage of 73 years. Surviving Ted is his daughter, JoEllen J. Fox and son-in-law, Robert, of Kalamazoo. Ted graduated from Creston High School in 1932 where he received the E.C. Bus award for the best all-around athlete. Ted was president of his 1932 graduating class. His employment began at Consumers Power as a lighting engineer and was followed by employment during WWII as a hydraulic engineer for Ford Motor Company working on the B 24 bomber program. Later in his career, he worked for General Motors as Traffic Manager, retiring after 26 years. During the 1950s he and his wife founded the Read Well Company and collaborated on developing educational games and materials. Ted was a master craftsman, who particularly enjoyed working with exotic hard wood- He was always available to help neighbors and friends with projects of their own. He has been a member of First United Methodist Church since the early 1930s. The family will greet friends on October 24, 2014 from 1 to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 227 Fulton St. E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Lunch will be served dur­ ing visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to C-Snip. The family is being served by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service, 4291 Cascade Rd. SE at Kenmoore, E of 1-96. www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com. Douglas Charles Baker, Freeport and Shelby Kay Sweeney. Shawn Michael Herington, Delton and Shanna Louise Walters, Delton. Brandon Matthew Reigler, Middleville and Kaley Victoria Jachim, Middleville. Joseph Albert Farley, Shelbyville and Diane Julia Farley, Shelbyville. Aaron Michael Matteson, Nashville and Hailey Ann Anthony, Grand Ledge. Ronald John Ogden, Hastings and Hailey Marie Zalewski, Hastings. Austin Bryant Lajcak, Middleville and Megan Marie Boulter, Delton. Steve Tze Liu, Caledonia and Jinglan Chen, Beijing, China. David Alan Vanderwilk, Middleville and Kristi Sue Cogbill, Middleville. Kevin Michael Schmitz, Hermosa Beach, CA and Rhadha Melanie Thombre, Redondo Beach, CA. John Michael Bycroft, Hastings and Victoria Lynn Collins, Hastings. Jonathan Robert Rumohr, Hickory Comers and Kelly Ann Dietrich, Hickory Comers. Matthew Augustus Lipstraw, Battle Creek and Emma Rae Mueller, Hastings. Evan Russell Williams, Plainwell and Louise Sarah Pybus, Plainwell. Ramsey Parker Smith, Bellevue and Emily Christine Dobbertien, Battle Creek. HASTINGS, MI - Ruth Lucille (Lehman) Newton age 92, passed to her heavenly home on September 11,2014 at Woodlawn Meadows surrounded by her loving family in Hastings. She was bom to Earl and Essie (Webster) Lehman of Lake Odessa, on February 20,1922 and graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1939. Ruth married Vernon S. Newton on March 8, 1941. They resided in Hastings and Coats GroVe before settling in Woodland in 1947, and lived there through their married life until his death in February 1998. Ruth continued to live in Woodland until ill health took her to Hastings in Feb. 2013. The Newtons leave behind four children, Kenneth of Florida, Yonna (Eugene) Venton of North Carolina, Brenda (Jon) Brownell of Michigan/Florida, and Thomas (Kimberlee) Newton of Woodland. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Daniel and Andrew (Jill) Venton, Angela (John) Sucich, Thomas Newton, Elleena (Richie) Chrzan, Lori Brownell (Jaimie Sloboden) along with nine great-grandchildren and another one on the way. She is survived by a sister, Betty (Ali) Baghai of Massachusetts, sisters-in-law, Phyllis Lehman, Orra Oliver; brother-in-law, Howell (Kathleen) Newton; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Roy Trude, Emerson, Leon and Owen Lehman. Ruth was well known for her crocheting. For many years she made pairs of slippers and mit­ tens for the school children in Woodland, as well as baby hats, booties and blankets for newborns at Pennock Hospital. Others treas­ ured her snowflakes, angels, doilies, scarves and afghans. She was a member of the Woodland United Methodist Church and will be remembered for her generosity of time freely-given, as well as her love for flowers and garden produce, often sharing what she grew with others. Ruth was devoted to raising her family and helping out at the school, but also enjoyed tracking family genealogy. She helped organ­ ize many family and high school reunions throughout the years. She was chosen as Barry County’s Senior Citizen of the Year in 2003 for' her contribu­ tions to the community and enjoyed the con­ vertible rides in the Hastings and Woodland summer parades. Ruth loved to walk and you could often see her walking her two miles around Woodland nearly every day well into her 90s. Arrangements are being handled by Koops Funeral Home in Lake Odessa, with burial in Woodland Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel, 935 4th Ave. PO Box 565, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Funeral services were held on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc, or the Woodland United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.koopsfc.com. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings BannerThursday, September 18, 2014 — Page 7 State News Roundup Training will enhance DNR forensic work A partnership between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division and Michigan State University’s School of Criminal Justice will offer DNR conservation officers access to online training. The online courses are created and admin­ istered by David Stephens, an executive in residence at MSU’s School of Criminal Justice and a forensics liaison to the DNR. The first lesson, “Time of Death Estimation by Temperature Study of White-Tailed Deer,” will provide training that will be valuable to officers investigating poaching cases. . The online program will allow conserva­ tion officers across Michigan to access the training. The lessons are from 20 minutes to an hour in length and include worksheets and quizzes. “With violators becoming savvier and hav­ ing access to high-tech equipment, this train­ ing is important to our work protecting Michigan’s natural resources,” said Lt. Wade Hamilton, supervisor of the special investiga­ tive unit within the DNR’s Wildlife Resource Protection Section, who collaborated with Stephens on the creation of the modules. “Equipping our officers with the latest inves­ tigative techniques will help us in our investi­ gations and possibly thwart potential viola­ tors.” Stephens also provided training sessions for the most recent conservation officer train­ ing academy. Recruits spent a week learning basic forensic techniques from Stephens in both classroom and field settings. For more information about Michigan con­ servation officers, go to www.michigan.gov/conservationofficers. POW/MIA Recognition Day set in Ann Arbor More than 83,000 families are burdened with questions that have no answers. A loved one went off to serve their country and never returned. They are counted among the Americans missing in action from World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, the Vietnam BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4:87 3 V: AQ76 4:K5 *: 9 5 3 2 WEST EAST 4: K 10 9 4: 5 4 V: J 9 5 3 2 V:10 8 ♦:QJ876432 4:10 9 4*: Q J 10 7 SOUTH 4: AQ J62 V:K4 4: A AK864 War and the Gulf War. National POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 19 will honor the men and women who were prisoners of war and those who are still miss­ ing in action. Established in 1998 by an Act of Congress, the day is one of six when the black and white POW/MIA flag must be flown at the U.S. Capitol. “This day is set aside to honor the commit­ ment and sacrifices made by this nation’s prisoners of war and those who are still miss­ ing in action, as well as their families,” said Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency director Jeff Barnes. “The POW/MIA flag serves as a reminder that the members of the armed serv­ ices who remain unaccounted for will not be forgotten.” As part of that remembrance, a Sept. 20 ceremony at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System will pay tribute to former POWs and families of those missing in action. According to the Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office, 83,189 soldiers nationally remain unaccounted for from past conflicts. The breakdown is as follows: In Michigan, 522 soldiers remain unac­ counted for from past conflicts. The break­ down is as follows: World War II, 119; Korean War, 350; Cold War, 4; and the Vietnam War, 49. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 18 — Movie Memories enjoys “The Unfinished Dance,” starring Margaret O’Brien, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 — preschool story7 time frolics with pirates, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 — Mother Goose on the loose (a story time for infants), 9:30; toddler story time has fun with Derek Anderson’s books, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 — Hans Moedezoon van Kuilenberg, holocaust survivor and author of Silent Heroes, speaks, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. Dealer: East Vulnerable: Both Lead: Q4 North Pass 4NT 54 64 East Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass South 2<4 44 54 5NT Pass West 44 Pass Pass Pass Pass Captain M. North looked over the Barry County Bridge Barge. It had been another fun summer cruising on the Thornapple River, playing bridge, and taking in the local nature sites. Even if it had been a cooler than normal summer, still the enthusiasm for the river trips had not waned. Now it was time to pull the Barry County Bridge Barry from the river and stow her away for another winter. Hopefully, this coming winter would not be as severe as last winter had been. Captain North shuddered when he thought of the damage that had had hap­ pened to the B.C.B.B. when the roof where she was stored had given way under the heavy snows. Not again, he hoped. As Captain North mused about the last winter, he heard the sounds of “ Yoo-hoo, Captain North! Yoo-hoo!” Who could that be? he wondered. The last bridge cruise had been over Labor Day weekend, and all of the bridge players had said adieu until next spring. Captain North stood up to see Rosie and Vera, two of his favorite bridge players, getting ready to board the Barry County Bridge Barge. As they quickly were making their way toward him, they seemed to be in an excited, even agitated state. Whatever could be the matter? “Oh, Captain North, are we ever glad to see you,” exclaimed Rosie, the more talkative of the two. “We played a hand of bridge this past week, and we wrote it down for some of your expert help.” Captain North smiled. “Of course. Let’s see the situation.” Vera spoke up next. “Captain North, the bidding was pretty straightforward as you can see. We reached a 64 slam contract with Rosie as the declarer. But, unfortunately, we went down two tricks for a minus 200 points and a bottom score.” Here Rosie chimed in, “I might add, Captain North, that we were not the only ones to go down to defeat on this hand. In fact, only one declarer made a 64 contract while over twen­ ty other declarers went down two tricks or more. It is a pickle.” Here she stopped long enough to straighten her glasses. Here Captain North looked at the bidding. It seemed straightforward as Rosie and Vera had said, but something bothered him. “What about this 44 bid from West? Did you think about the meaning of that bid?” Rosie and Vera looked blankly at each other. “Of course not,” they responded in unison. “That was just an interference bid.” Captain North persisted, “How many diamonds did West have? How many points did West have?” Again, Rosie and Vera shrugged. “How about eight diamonds in the West hand and not too many points. Probably short in one or two other suits. Did you think about that?” Rosie and Vera squirmed a bit. Rosie spoke up. “I see what you are suggesting, Captain North. We should have taken the 44 bid as not only an interference bid but also a suggestion of shortness in the other suits.” “Bingo,” said Captain North. “With that kind of knowledge, you need to make a plan that will make sure that you are not a victim of that shortness,” said the Captain. “What was the lead and how did you play the first three tricks?” Here Vera spoke up, “Since I was the dummy, I watched West play the Q4 from her hand. It was probably the top of a sequence, suggesting that she had the J4 behind the queen. I had the K4, so I guessed that my partner Rosie had the A4.” Rosie spoke up. “I had the A4 as a singleton. I won the trick in my hand. By the way, I did thank Vera for such a nice hand.” “Oh, yes, she did,” giggled Vera. The Captain smiled. “Rosie, what did you do on the second trick? That is the key to making this hand, you know.” The Captain waited for Rosie to answer. “I led the KV from my hand, and my plan was to use as many of my side suits as possible before drawing trumps. I played the KV, led a small heart to my AV, played the K4, and played the QV. I was pitching clubs while doing that. Unfortunately, West trumped the third heart with the 94.1 lost the K4 to West as well and eventually lost a final club to East when West had no clubs. Can you tell me where I went wrong?” Captain North looked up and said, “Rosie, the bid of 64 was the correct bid on this hand. You mainly forgot several points of business before you cashed your side winners. What is the first rule of bridge?” He looked up with a smile. Vera and Rosie responded together. “Get the kiddies off the street.” Did you do that first?” Rose shook her head, “No, but...” What should Rosie have done next? Tune in next week for the second part of Rosie and Vera’s talk with Captain North on the 64 contract. TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http ://betterbridgeinbarrycountymich igan.blogspot.com) SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Expert answers questions about benefits, disability, more I got married and I need to change my name in Social Security’s records. What do I do? If you change your name due to marriage or for any other reason, you’ll need to report the change and get a corrected Social Security card with your new name. 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If your application is approved, we will pay your first Social Security disability benefit for the sixth full month after the date your disability began. For example, if your disability began Jan. 15, we would pay your first disability benefit for the Do I have to give my Social Security num­ month of July. However, we pay Social ber whenever I’m asked? Security benefits in the month following the No. Giving your Social Security number is ' month for which they are due. So, you will voluntary. If requested, you should ask why receive your July benefit in August. To learn the person needs your Social Security num­ more, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. ber, how it will be used, what law requires you to give your number, and what the conse­ I am getting Supplemental Security quences are if you refuse. The answers to Income. Can I get other kinds of help? these questions can help you decide whether You may be able to get other assistance. to give your Social Security number. 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In fact, you can I’m thinking about getting disability pro­ even help him complete the online applica­ tection from a private company. If I become tion. Or, call Social Security’s toll-free num­ disabled and have a private policy, would it ber, 800-772-1213. The Extra Help may increase his cost savings by paying for part of reduce my Social Security disability benefit? No. Having private insurance does not the monthly premiums, annual deductibles affect your eligibility for Social Security dis­ and prescription co-payments under the new ability benefits. But, you may be interested to prescription drug program. know that workers’ compensation and certain Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist other public disability payments may affect your Social Security benefit. You can learn for West Michigan. You may write her c!o more and even apply for disability benefits at Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp r www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. Also, read St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email our publication, “How Workers’ to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. Compensation And Other Disability 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Rich and Kathy Weller 50th wedding anniversary Rich and Kathy (Mutschler) Weller cele­ brated 50 years of marriage on September 12, 2014. The celebration was highlighted with an open house at Bay Pointe Inn & Terrace Grille on Gun Lake, August 2014. Their children are Richelle Quick, Craig (Kim) Weller, Brad (Cheri) Weller. They have seven grandchildren, Ryan and Tessa Quick, Emily, Alison, Brenna, Brady, and Bryce Weller. • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths - •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �Page 8 — Thursday, September 18, 2014 — The Hastings Banner by Elaine Garlock A new house is being built on Jordan Lake Street west of theM-50 curve and east of Tasker Road. This is yet another home along the perimeter of the former Hulliberger farm that fronts Tasker Road, a row of new houses was built along the east side fronting Carlon Drive of the McClenithan development years ago. The first fall meeting of the local historical society was held Thursday evening with a shared meal. The date was the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. In memory of that event, president John Waite led his group in a remembrance of many tragedies that have happened in Lake Odessa, including a drown­ ing in 1856, lake accidents, train crashes, fires and other calamities, many of which resulted in loss of life. Some events resulted in pre­ ventative measures. As an example, some of the deadly train crossings have been closed. A fireman created a grappling device to retrieve drowned bodies from Jordan Lake. Two projects have been completed on the Hosford House. It now has electricity so power tools can be used and lights can bright­ en the interior. Also a new front porch has been added. A Lansing lady was the speaker at the county genealogy meeting Saturday at the museum. Her topic was Canadian research with the title “So your Grandpa and Grandma came from Canada, eh?” She gave her audi­ ence many resources to use for research. Marian Klein was the guest of honor at the coffee hour following the morning service at Central United Methodist Church. The occa­ sion was her 95th birthday celebration. Picture boards had dozens of photos of the honor guest. She was further honored at a luncheon held at the home of her son Randy and wife Barbara Sunday afternoon. Relatives included her nieces and nephews of the Ayres, Price, Goodemoot families, cousins from the Curtis and Walter family, Hoffs family, plus several friends. She has three sons and four grandchildren. More than 20 Alethians gathered at the Armstrong home Tuesday of last week to hear James Valentine of Ionia County Central Dispatch extol the merits of the new smart 911 service. James has been a local resident engaged in police work at the local level and then on the Lowell police force, followed by being the chief of police at Lowell. He now is a resident of Ionia County. Duward Strong of Maple Street was the guest of honor at a 90th birthday observance at Spring Arbor hosted by his children. The Tri-River Museum group met Tuesday morning this week at Bowne Center in the Bowne Township Hall.Bob and Jane Shoemaker will be honored at an open house at First Congregational Church from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, for their 60th wed­ ding anniversary. The Depot Museum will be open the week­ end of Sept. 27 and 28 for a new exhibit called “Say Cheese.” This will focus on pho­ tography, both photos and equipment. People are invited to bring in for sharing their antique box cameras, tintypes, school class photos, wedding photos, baby pictures, light meters, slide projectors and any other item connected to photography. CITY OF HASTINGS TEMPORARY POSITION AVAILABLE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Hastings is accepting applications for one (1) temporary entry level position in the Department of Public Services. The position is limited to twelve months and will assist with sea­ sonal work. Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 3, 2014 at 5:00 PM. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) valid in the State of Michigan with an “A” endorsement and air brakes. Candidate must pass a drug/alcphol screen, pre-employment physical, and background check. Wage rate for this position is $13.25 per hour. No benefit for temporary employees. Send resume, three (3) professional references, and completed employment application to the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. What’s smarter — paying off debts or investing? It probably doesn’t happen as much as you’d like, but from time to time, you have some extra disposable income. When this happens, how should you use the funds? Assuming you have adequate emergency sav­ ings — typically, three to six months’ worth of living expenses — should you pay off debts, or fund your IRA or another investment account? There’s no one “correct” answer — and the priority of these options may change, depend­ ing on your financial goals. However, your first step may be to consider what type of debt you’re thinking of paying down with your extra money. For example, if you have a con­ sumer loan that charges a high rate of interest — and you can’t deduct the interest payments from your taxes — you might conclude that it’s a good idea to get rid of this loan as quick­ ly as possible. Still, if the loan is relatively small, and the payments aren’t really impinging on your monthly cash flow that much, you might want to consider putting any extra money you have into an investment that has the potential to offer longer-term benefits. For instance, you might decide to fully fund your IRA for the year before tackling minor debts. (In 2014, you can contribute up to $5,500 to a tradi­ tional or Roth IRA, or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older.) When it comes to making extra mortgage payments, however, the picture is more com­ plicated. In the first place, mortgage interest is typically tax deductible, which makes your loan less “expensive.” Even beyond the issue of deductibility, you may instinctively feel that it’s best to whittle away your mortgage and build as much equity as possible in your home. But is that always a smart move? Increasing your home equity is a goal of many homeowners — after all, the more equi­ ty you have in your home, the more cash you’ll get when you sell it. Yet, if your home’s value rises — which, admittedly, doesn’t always happen — you will still, in effect, be building equity without having to divert funds that could be placed elsewhere, such as man investment.Th this situation, it’s important to weigh your options. Do you A required application form and full job description are available upon request. Questions regard­ ing this position should be directed to Tim Girrbach, Director of Public Services, 269-945-2468. want to lower your mortgage debts and possi­ bly save on cumulative interest expenses? Or would you be better served to invest that money for potential growth or interest pay­ ments? Here’s an additional consideration: If you tied up most of your money in home equity, you may well lose some flexibility and liquid­ ity, If you were to fall ill or lose your job, could you get money out of your home if your emergency savings fund fell short? Possibly, in the form of a home equity line of credit or a second mortgage, but if you were not bring­ ing in any income, a bank might not even approve such a loan — no matter how much equity you have in your house. You may more easily be able to sell stocks, bonds or other investment vehicles to gain access to needed cash. ' Getting some extra money once in a while is a nice problem to have. Still, you won’t want to waste the opportunity — so, when choosing to pay down debts or put the money into investments, think carefully. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ------ STOCKS—The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald's Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. 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In the plea agreement, Mix pleaded guilty to three added charges of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree with no mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines attached. The original six charges of criminal sexual conduct will be dismissed as part of the plea agreement. The plea agreement also spares the victim from having to testify in court about the inci­ dents. According to court documents, the offens­ es occurred between April and July in Barry Township. Mix admitted in court to having a young child perform oral sex on him on more than one Occasion and Mix performed ofarl sex bn the young child. McDowell canceled Mix’s bond and ordered he appear for sentencing at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 29 in circuit court. Until then, he will be incarcerated at the Barry County Jail. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77589735 more CITY OF HASTINGS information. REQUEST FOR BIDS Water Leak Correlator The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is requesting sealed bids for one (1) water leak correlator (water leak detection device) for use in its Department of Public Services. Barry Township Vision 2014-2019 Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal pack­ age “Sealed Bid - Water Leak Correlator”. 77589731 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services To: Barry Township Residents Date: September 30, 2014 Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Place: Barry Township Hall 155 East Orchard, Delton Share your hopes and dreams for Barry Township in the areas of: Housing, business/industry, recreation, transportation, tourism, education, infrastructure 77589712 CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS Sewer Inspection Camera REQUEST FOR BIDS The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is requesting sealed bids for one (1) sewer inspection camera for use in its Department of Public Services. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal pack­ age “Sealed Bid - Sewer Inspection Camera”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77589729. Riverside Cemetery Fence Repair The City of Hastings, Department of Public Services is accepting pro­ posals for services related to the removal, repair, rehabilitation and reinstallation of the historic cast iron fence located along West State Road adjacent to Riverside Cemetery. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud publicly at the above address. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors considered. Bid specifications are on file and available at the office of the City Clerk. Perspective bidders shall be required to provide satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal pack­ age “Sealed Bid - Riverside Cemetery Fence Repair”. ___QQ__O s Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services Old rocks protect high tech by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters misspent youth. A good friend of mine checks each morn­ Like sapphire and ruby, corundum is very ing on the Internet for the final “Jeopardy” hard. On the scale geologists use to measure question. It’s the last question on the taped such things, it has a hardness value of 9. “Jeopardy” program to be broadcast later Some gemstones are 8 on the hardness scale. that day. I don’t go to movies or follow Diamond — the hardest natural substance in sports, so I’m often at a loss when it comes the world — has a hardness value of 10. to many quiz show questions. But recently I Most sandpaper is made of small quartz was in a position to answer the “Jeopardy” grains. Quartz has a hardness of 7. That’s question because of my early training in generally hard enough for smoothing down geology. a bit of wood. Depending on its exact chem­ The category of the question was “To ical composition, garnet is a bit harder than ‘dum’ it up.” That means, in Jeopardy­ quartz, and in a good hardware store, you’ll speak, that the answer will have the syllable find garnet sandpaper. Corundum is harder “dum” in it. The clue mentioned that there is still, making it an abrasive for tough jobs. a substance a chemist would call aluminum The Wall Street Journal recently reported oxide that’s sometimes used as an abrasive. that Apple is investing $700 million to give How could it be named with “dum” in the its new iPhone and smartwatches what are word? termed “sapphire screens.” The idea is that Aluminum oxide, or A12O3, is wellf the screen of the phone won’t be scratched known to geologists. You likely know alu­ as it rattles around in your pocket or purse minum oxide with certain impurities in it as with your car keys, and the watch face won’t the gemstone sapphire. With somewhat dif­ be scratched if you scape it against a wall — ferent impurities, the gem is ruby. So if you even a brick wall. find a deposit of the right kind of aluminum Mineralogy to the rescue. But don’t ask oxide in the back of beyond, your financial what proportion of “Jeopardy” clues Lean problems could be over. usually solve. But most aluminum oxide in the world Dr. E. Kirsten Peters was trained as a isn’t gem quality. Instead it’s the mineral geologist at Princeton and Harvard univer­ corundum. That was the answer to the sities. This column is provided as a service “Jeopardy” question. I knew the answer of the College of Agricultural, Human and because like all geology students and many Natural Resource Sciences at Washington a rock hound, I learned the names and prop­ State University. See more columns or listen erties of scores and scores of minerals (and to the Rock Doc's broadcasts of them at a few gems) when I was young. Call it my rockdoc.wsu.edu. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 18, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local hlstonj In the Hastings Banner TURNING BACK THE PAGES ( Friday, Sept. 11 . ' We had a big thunderstorm tonight. It struck to Delton. It was very warm last night to Nettie’s up stairs. Lottie was gone to the fair to Grand Rapids. I came home when Lora went to school, we started a foot but a man overtook us and asked us to ride so we did ride all the way home. Lora went to school. Leta hurt her knee yesterday. She fell and she could not go. Opal and Rankin cried. Both cried to come with me. I went after my mail tonight and I got 12 quarts of cranberries 60 cts. and Mrs. Cummings from Orangeville came a peddling grapes. I got a basket of Delaware 25 cts. and a basket of Concord 40 cts. I cleaned out my tomato seeds and made 5 pt. cans of cucumber catsup and mended the lounge cover, got supper and done up the work and got dinner. Myrtle Wilcox here. I got a lot of talon sweet apples and baked them halved them and put on some water and a lot of sugar. They were so good. I let Myrtle have some and some grapes and some cucumber catsup. I am so tired tonight*. Frances McDonald here. She is a going to bring me a chicken tomorrow. Herb Brown brought my cranberries home for me tonight. Nettie sent some milk to me by John Young today. Saturday, Sept. 12 It rained most all night last night, thundered and lightinged. It struck William Coops house to Delton and rained lots today. I boiled down my peach jelly and put it in a crock. I peeled apples and made 2 pies and stewed apples for sauce. Mopped the kitchen and the kitchen porch and mopped the north porch, and washed the bench and swept the woodhouse, swept the 4 porches and the rooms and cleaned the tubs and put in clean water. Cleaned the reservoir all out and filled it with clean water, swept the walks all off, took up my white verbina and put [it] in a crock and my blue one and put that in a crock. Frankie McDonald brought me a chicken. She ask 20 cts. I went to Cairn’s and got a watermelon 8 cts. and a lb. of cheese, 12 cts. worth of crack­ ers, one lb. of tea 25 cts. Johnny gave me a lit­ tle box to put my soap in and one to put my cranberries in. Myrtle Wilcox brought my pail home. Jim Havins came and got 2 pails of swill. Willie Merlau here tonight. Mrs. Blackman and Mrs. Wilcox here. I gave them a lot of plants. Jerry Wilcox here. Asher’s boy went by with their cyclone stacker and engine and thrashing today. Sunday, Sept. 13 It is a real nice day today. Mrs. Judkins here with me. Frances, Birdie and Willie here. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Friday, Sept. 18 when I went downtown. Leta and Lora stayed here all night. It rained so hard and Estella McDonalds here and staid all night. I paid John Hart one dollar, that was what he asked for his work today, a very small mess of work. John Hart came here to split wood for me. He dug a few potatoes, then it began to rain. Then he split wood under the shed. Lovina Nosley came here and brought me her family group today. I went down town this morning and got one lb. of ground mustard seed to Det Blackman’s 30 cts. I paid him for it. Nettie sent 50 cts. I paid the 30 cts. and sent back the 20 cts. to Nettie. I went in the cemetery and got a piece of my petunia double blue and white and two slips of geraniums and set them out. I went to see Mrs. Wilcox a few minutes It is still raining today ‘till about noon. Lottie Fox came down town to get some things for Nettie, with the cab and brought the girls’ gossamers and Lora’s rubbers and Leta and Lora went home with her. Estella staid ‘till most noon when it stopped raining. Will Perigo here to see if I wanted some more honey. I had some. I went in the shed and piled up a lot of wood and chunks. The wind is blowing like fury this afternoon. Iva made two pies and a layer cake. Estella wrote in my Saturday, Sept. 19 autograph album. She is a nice girl. I went and picked a bushel of green and ripe toma­ toes and brought in the house and went after the mail. I did not have any. I saw Orrilla Chamberlain and Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Nagles. Katie Deback came and got all the geraniums that I had in the ground and I covered up mine under the porch for it is real cold. I am afraid of frost. Sarah Bailie Johnson here tonight a long time. I gave Sarah 2 house plants. Tonight Iva and I are alone. Jennie Mullen died tonight. Jennie Mullen Armstrong died at Bowen Mills. [Jennie Armstrong, who was about 24 years old, the same age as Hannah’s granddaughter Birdie Merlau. Jennie was buried at Prairieville Cemetery.] (To be continued) HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XX Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock,’ or Dr. Hyde. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paidfor various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. gum for Opal and gave Lora 10 cts. Leta 5 cts. I got 35 cts. worth of beef of a boy from Hickory Comers and Nettie got some balona of him. Came from meeting a while. Myrtle Wilcox here and brought home my bowl and saucer. Ella McLeay and her mother, Mr. Permilion Collier here. Tip Ketchum here. I sent some grapes to little Fred Ketchum by Tip, his pa. Lottie Fox here, she brought some sweet milk and buttermilk and some pickles that Nettie sent. Iva Danivon came here to work for me. Birdie and Willie came down to union tonight. They brought me a pan full of grapes. Birdie came over after us and Iva, Mrs. Judkins and I, we went over to the Baptist Chapel to hear Paul John speak tonight, the Persian boy. He spoke real well. I liked him real well. He is about 18 years old. He is a smart boy. I sent Nettie’s basket and 3 cans, 2 jugs and a 2 quart pail home by Mary Fox and the boys tonight. Monday, Sept. 14 Iva Donavon began to work for me today. 12 shillings a week. Mrs. Judkins here with me. It has rained most all day and some last night. I watered my plants on the porches. Lora came to school this morning. Leta did not come, her leg is lame and sore. Iva Donavon washed today. I went to Det Blackman’s and got a half bushel basket for 10 cts. and 25 cts. worth of rolled oats. Then I went to Cairn’s and got 4 little silvered shoes with an emery cushion on the top. Then tonight I went and got my mail and 4 more lit­ tle shoes and 25 cts in marshmellow candy and got 2 candy flags for Lora. She staid with me all night and slept with me. I got the pulp out of a pail of grapes. So I can fix them tomorrow. I got me a pair of shoes today of John Cairns for $1.75.1 got the silvered boots of James Cairns. I mended my window cur­ tain in my bedroom, put 2 long strips across with Lapages glue. Save a lot of 4 o’clock seed. The men are a singing tonight again to Drummond Hotel. Tuesday, Sept. 15 It is cooler tonight, lots cooler. I mended my shawl where it got tom. Little Lora stayed with me last night. She was sick. I went and called Dr. Hyde when he went by. He came in and took his big wagon home then he came with the buggy and took Lora home with him. I gave her a pill early this morning. She vom­ ited, she is so billions. Little Leta came to school today. I got Mr. Adrianson to let her ride home with he and his wife. I went to John Cairns and got 50 cts. in postage stamps and two big milk crocks to stew stuff in. I made my grape jam today and fixed it all up good and cut my spearmint and put it in the bam and spread it all out good (to prevent rodents]. Then Iva and I, we went and picked over a half bushel of quinces from my bush­ es. How the men are a singing up town tonight to Drummond Hotel. Mrs. Russell came here tonight and ate supper and stayed with me all night. We went out by my gate and heard them sing. Jennie Mullen Armstrong is very sick. She has an abscess in her side. Mrs. Wilcox here tonight a little while. I wrote a letter to Jack and Elva McLean today and took it to the office. Wednesday, Sept. 16 It is a rainy day this afternoon and tonight. I picked a lot of my mammoth sugar com and braided it and hung it up and my Mills early and D.M. Fury’s early and put a lot of the com in the bam and gave Mrs. Ball a lot and a lot of spearmint and some Bergamot. (A variety of mint.) She was here. She got new teeth today. Mrs. Judkins and I, we went to Mrs. Hartkorn’s a while and Mrs. Leinar came and wanted her to go home with her. So she went. I got a gallon of kerosene oil to John Cairn’s. John gave me two frogs made of paper, advertisements. It is a raining like fury. Mrs. Russell went home this morning. I gave her some big com. Willie Merlau here tonight. Thursday, Sept. 17 It is a real nice day today. Nettie, Leta, Lora and Opal and Rankin here. We went in to the cemetery and took flowers to put on our graves. Mrs. Crawford here. She walked from her house to the cemetery and back home. Det Blackman was a having a grave stone put on Glenn’s lot, their son’s grave. Mrs. Wilcox and Mrs. Cahill here. I let them both have a lot of house plants. Myrtle and I and Sarah Johnson all went up town to Cairn’s and Temples. Nettie got a lot of stuff. Iva Donavon ironed. I swept all the porches and walks and my bedroom and dining room. John Deback here. Ann Jones here, Della Jones here. Luta Armstrong here. I got some NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hear­ Township of Hope proposes upon its own motion to ing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments or undertake an aquatic plant control project in Guernsey changes to the plans, estimate of costs, or to the afore­ Lake in Hope Township and to create a special assess­ mentioned proposed Special Assessment District. ment district for the recovery of the costs thereof by spe­ All interested persons are invited to be present and cial assessment against the properties benefitted therein. express their views at the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable aux­ within which the above-mentioned improvements are iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing proposed to be made and within which the cost thereof is impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as sidered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at follows: the hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Hope The properties indicated by parcel numbers attached as Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring Exhibit A and incorporated herein. auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope See also accompanying map attached as Exhibit B and Township Clerk at the address or telephone number spec­ incorporated herein. ified below. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township DEBORAH JACKSON, CLERK Board has received plans showing the proposed improve­ HOPE TOWNSHIP ments and locations thereof together with an estimate of 5463 S M43 Highway the cost of the project in the amount of $113*534 (of Hastings, MI 49058 which $98,530 is proposed to be raised by a new special (269) 948-2464 assessment), has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to undertake such project and to EXHIBIT "A” create the afore-described special assessment district. 07-017-003-10 07-160-026-00 07-160-084-00 07-160-128-12 07-240-020-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the plans, cost 07-017-015-00 07-160-027-00 07-160-085-00 07-160-128-14 07-240-021-00 estimate and proposed special assessment district may be 07-017-016-00 07-160-028-00 07-160-086-00 07-160-129^00 07-240-023-00 07-160-029-00 07-160-087-00 07-160-129-05 07-240-026’00 examined at the office of the Township Clerk from the 07-017-306-00 07-018-003-00 07-160-030-00 07-160-088-00 07-160-129-10 07-240-029-00 date of this Notice until and including the date of the 07-018-005-00 07-160-031-00 07-160-089-00 07-160-129-20 07-240-029-60 public hearing thereon and may further be examined at 07-018-006-00 07-160-031-40 07-160-090-00 07-160-130-00 07-245-001-00 07-018-007-20 07-160-032-00 07-160-093-00 07-160-132-00 07-245-002-00 such public hearing. * 07-018-007-21 07-160-033-00 07-160-094-00 07-160-139-00 07-245-003-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance 07-018-007-22 07-160-034-00 07-160-095-00 07-160-140-00 07-245-004-00 with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, 07-018-007-23 07-160-035-00 07-160-096-00 07-160-141-00 07-245-004-50 07-018-013-00 07-160-037-00 07-160-097-00 07-160-142-00 07-245-005-00 appearance and protest at the hearing in the special 07-018-014-00 07-160-038-00 07-160-098-00 07-160-143-00 07-245-006-00 assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the 07-019-003-00 07-160-039-00 07-160-099-00 07-160-144-00 07-245-007-00 07-160-040-00 07-160-100-00 07-160-146-00 07-245-008-00 amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax 07-019-004-00 07-019-005-00 07-160-041-00 07-160-101-00 07-160-147-00 07-245-009-00 Tribunal. 07-019-010-00 07-160-042-00 07-160-102-00 07-160-148-00 07-245-009-50 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or 07-019-015-00 07-160-043-00 07-160-103-00 07-160-150-00 07-245-010-00 07-019-015-10 07-160-044-00 07-160-104-00 07-160-151-00 07-245-011-00 party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in per­ 07-019-016-00 07-160-045-00 07-160-105-00 07-160-151-50 07-320-001-00 son at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or 07-020-030-10 07-160-046-00 07-160-107-00 07-160-152-00 07-320-002-00 shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or 07-020-030-11 07-160-047-00 07-160-108-00 07-160-153-00 07-320-003-00 07-020-030-12 07-160-048-00 07-160-109-00 07-160-155-00 07-320-004-00 her appearance or protest by letter and his or her per­ 07-020-030-15 07-160-049-00 07-160-111-00 07-160-156-00 07-320-005-00 07-020-030-40 07-160-051-00 07-160-112-00 07-160-157-00 07-320-006-00 sonal appearance shall not be required. 07-100-001-00 07-160-052-00 07-160-113-00 07-160-158-00 07-330-001-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event 07-100-002-00 07-160-053-00 07-160-114-00 07-160-159-00 07-330-001-50 that written objections to the project are filed with the 07-100-003-00 07-160-054-00 07-160-115-00 07-160-160-00 07-330-002-00 Township Board at or before the hearing described here­ 07-100-004-00 07-160-056-00 07-160-116-00 07-160-161-00 07-330-003-00 07-100-005-00 07-160-057-00 07-160-116-50 07-160-327-00 07-330-004-00 in, signed by the record owners of land constituting more 07-100-006-00 07-160-058-00 07-160-117-00 07-160-327-08 07-330-005-00 than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the 07-100-007-00 07-160-059-00 07-160-120-00 07-160-830-00 07-330-006-00 07-160-060-00 07-160-121-00 07-240-001-00 07-330-007-00 hereinbefore described proposed special assessment dis­ 07-100-007-10 07-100-008-00 07-160-061-00 07-160-122-00 07-240-002-00 07-330-008-00 trict, the project to be funded by that special assessment 07-100-009-00 07-160-062-00 07-160-123-00 07-240-003-00 07-330-008-20 district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition in 07-100-010-00 07-160-064-00 07-160-124-00 07-240-004-00 07-330-009-00 07-160-001-00 07-160-065-00 07-160-125-00 07-240-005-00 07-330-010-00 favor or the proposed special assessment project has been 07-160-002-00 07-160-066-00 07-160-127-00 07-240-005-10 07-330-012-00 or is filed with the Township Board signed by the record 07-160-004-00 07-160-067-00 07-160-127-04 07-240-006-00 07-330-013-00 owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) per­ 07-160-008-00 07-160-068-00 07-160-127-08 07-240-007-00 07-330-014-00 07-160-009-00 07-160-069-00 07-160-127-18 07-240-008-00 07-330-015-00 cent of the total land area in that special assessment dis­ 07-160-011-00 07-160-070-00 07’160-127-26 07-240-009-00 07-330-016-00 07-160-012-00 07-160-071’00 07-160-127-28 07-240-010-00 07-330-016-10 trict as finally established by the Township Board. 07-160-014-00 07-160-072-00 07-160-127-30 07-240-011-00 07-330-017-00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hear­ 07-160-015-00 07-160-073-00 07-160-127-32 07-240-012-00 07-330-018-00 ing upon such plans, special assessment district and esti­ 07-160-016-00 07-160-074-00 07-160-127-34 07-240-013-00 07-330-019-00 mate of costs will be held at the Hope Township Hall, 07-160-017-00 07-160-075-00 07-160-127-38 07-240-014-00 07-330-020-00 07-160’020-00 07-160-076-00 07-160-128-00 07-240-015-00 07-330-021-00 whose address is 5463 S M43 Highway, Hastings, 07-160-021-00 07-160-078-00 07-160-128-02 07-240-016-00 07-330-022-00 Michigan at 6:00 pm on September 23, 2014. 07-160-022-00 07-160-080-00 07-160-128-04 07-240-016-10 At such hearing the Board will consider any written 07-160-023-00 07-160-081-00 07-160-128-06 07-240-018-00 07-160-024-00 07-160-082-00 07-160-128-08 07-240-019-00 objections to any of the foregoing matters which might 07-160-025-00 07-160-083-00 07-160-128-10 07-240-019-36 TO: EXHIBIT “B” GUERNSEY LAKE WEED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT �Page 10 — Thursday, September 18, 2014 — The Hastings Banner SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Easy way to get benefit verification by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Need verification of your Social Security benefits? 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You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. per week. He was ordered to make restitution of $14,047 to Consumers Energy for theft of electricity and destruction of its electrical property. An additional charge of malicious destruction of property was dismissed. Davis must pay an additional $758 in court fines and costs. Craig Aaron Davis, 34, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Aug. 6 to delivery or manufacture of between 5 and 45 kilograms of a controlled substance. Davis was sentenced Sept. 10 by Judge Amy McDowell to six months in jail, with credit for two days served. She ordered the final five months of his jail term be suspended with probation and that he serve 60 months of pro­ bation. Davis also must receive substance abuse treatment and attend Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous five times Estate Sale Garage Sale Help Wanted DUTTON ESTATE SALE! 6525 Leisure Creek, 49316 Wednesday Sept 24,9-5 Thursday Sept 25,9 2 Numbers @ 8:30 Wednesday This beautiful condo is just packed with wonderful fur­ niture and home furnish­ ings. Everything is in new condition. There is Fenton, Fostoria, Crackle and Can­ dlewick along with other lovely glass and pottery pieces. Dining table and chairs; large display cabinet with glass shelves and side access; 2 sofas; many occa­ sional chairs; antique sofa or hall table; variety of small antique chairs; end table and coffee tables; lamps; very nice decorator mirrors throughout; 2 very nice sets of twin beds and mattress sets; dressers and chests of drawers with mirrors; anti­ que writing desk; lovely rat­ tan porch furniture; Tiger Oak antique commode; king size brass headboard; small pie crust table and a vintage cedar chest. Very nice Ger­ man made clock and other treasures throughout. Lots of small kitchen appliances and cook ware and fun serving pieces. Sun Cloud infa-red space heater in oak cabinet; Gibson upright freezer; Schwinn Air-dyne bike; lawn chairs and hand and garden tools. Very nice small size ladies clothing; linens; and rugs and some costume jewelry. Very nice set of plate flat ware and nice holi­ day decoration. This is an immaculate condo full of lovely things. Sale by: The Cottage House Antiques Estate and Moving Sales 616-901-9898 MOVING SALES - 16+ years accumulation at each. Morrison Lake Condos, south of Saranac. 6937 and 6775 Beechwood Dr., Sara­ nac. Thurs. and Fri. 9/18 and 9/19, from 9-5, Saturday 9/20 from 9-12. Furniture, Clothing, Antiques, Books, Craft and Sewing Supplies and all those treasures you didn't know you needed un­ til you saw it. No presales. Cash only. DRIVERS: CDL-A, OWN­ ER Op's. Van or Flatbed. Ex­ cellent Pay Package. Quar­ terly safety bonus + Double digit fuel discounts. Paid plates- permit program. No forced dispatched 855-764­ 8050. ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. 2 5TRJUR Garage. Sale " SAT. SEPT 20TH 9am Antiques, collectables, household, and boats. Low prices, No Pre-Sales. 12633 Sandborn, Sunfield. One half mile south of M-43 oi one quarter mile NW of M­ 50. GARAGE SALE. OAK endt­ ables, framed pictures, excercise equipment, toaster oven, water pick, clocks, size 7 ice skates. Sept. 26th 9-6 and Sept. 27th 9-1. 3043 Loehrs Landing. HUGE HUGE POLE BARN SALE: All kinds of tools in­ cluding lots of Craftsman, miter saws, table saws, chain saws, lawn mowers, jig saws, skill saws, battery op­ erated tools, big parts clean­ er, antiques, collectibles, jackknife collection, fishing stuff, lots of ammunition + several long guns, ALSO HAVE AK47. Whatever you do, do not miss this sale 14212 S. M-37 Hwy, Battle Creek, 49017 Southwest cor­ ner of S. M-37 Hwy. & Hick­ ory Rd. Just 5 minutes North of Bedford. Thursday, Sept. 18th, Friday, Sept. 19th, Sat­ urday, Sept. 20th, 9am-5pm. If you need better directions call (269)209-5064 Recreation 1981 GRADY WHITE fish­ ing/cruising boat 24' with Evinrude motor. Make Of­ fer. 231-578-2349. HASTINGS 4 । c ... 11 A l 1TV 269-205-4900 downtown Hastings JJAL1TY QB St 8 WATERS GQTI.com and on Facebook BARGAIN TWILIGHT $5.25 DAILY 4:00-6.00 PM " excludes Digital 30 0 No passes (§) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 9/19 -9/24 TITLES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANCE FREE FALL MOVIES I Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 AM I THECROODS(PG) I O CD MAZE RUNNER (PG-13) FRI-SUN 11:10, 1:50, 4:20, 7:00, 9:30 MON-WED 4:20, 7:00, 9:30 ©DOLPHIN TALE 2 (PG) FRI-SUN 11:00,1:40, 4:10, 6:45, 9:10 MON-WED 4:10, 6:45, 9:10 ' ©THE GIVER (PG-13) FRI-SUN 12:10, 4:30. 9:20 MON-WED 4:30, 9:20 WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL (PG) FRI-SUN 11:20, 2:00, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40 MON-WED 4:40. 7:10, 9:40 . ®!F I STAY (PG-13) FRI-SUN 2:10, 6:30 MON-WED 6:30 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such prefer­ ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. OFFICE ASSISTANTWE’RE looking for someone with computer experience with the ability to accurately and efficiently handle data entry, filing, answer phones and do occasional cashier­ ing. Applicant must be de­ tailed oriented, self-motivat­ ed and be good at time man­ agement. Up to two part­ time positions at 24-32 per week are available with the possibility of full time in the future. Apply in person, send email/resume to Bob's Gun & Tackle Shop, Inc., Attn: Office, ‘2208 W. M43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058. bobsgt@voyager.net National Ads 25 DRIVERS NEEDED! Learn to drive forH.O. WOLDING, INC. NO EX­ PERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers can earn $850/wk + Benefits! Carrier covers cost! Home Every Weekend! Now offering Driver Trainees $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! 1-800­ 882-7364. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. HASTINGS BANNER SUBSCRIPTIONS are available for $35 per year in Barry County. Call (269) 945­ 9554. $ TOP DOLLAR $ Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Fam Equipment! 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 gogoautQpartsxom Kenneth Duane Pestka, 70, of Nashville, pleaded guilty to a charge of failure to comply with reporting duties as a sex offender. He was sentenced Sept. 10 in Barry County Circuit Court to five months in jail, with cred­ it for two days served. The remainder of his jail term will be suspended with probation, and he must complete 12 months of proba­ tion. Pestka also was ordered to pay $198 in court fines and costs. Angela Denise Mulder, 31, of Delton, pleaded guilty June 24 to manufacturing or distributing an imitation controlled substance. She was sentenced Sept. 10 in Barry County Circuit Court. Judge McDowell ordered her to serve three months in jail, with credit for three days served. The remainder of her jail term will be suspended with probation, and she must serve 36 months of probation. In addition, Mulder was ordered to attend Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous five times per week if not employed and three times per week if employed. Mulder was to receive a substance abuse assessment and treatment as ordered and enter a drug-testing program. She also was ordered to receive cognitive behavior therapy and pay $498 in court fines and costs. Bridget Bea Villabol, 48, of Hastings, pleaded guilty July 16 to two charges of pos­ session of methamphetamines as a second or more offense. She was sentenced Sept. 10 on both cases. Judge McDowell ordered Villabol to serve six months in jail, with credit for 14 days served on each count. Her jail time will be suspended with probation, and she must serve 24 months of probation. In the first case, she was ordered to pay $198 in court fines and costs and in the second case an addi­ tional $758 in court fines and costs. She also must receive substance abuse assessment and treatment as recommended, attend AA/NA five times per week and receive cognitive behavior therapy and substance abuse thera­ pySteven Michael Winstel, 40, of Lansing, pleaded guilty Aug. 6 to failure to register as a sex offender. He was sentenced Sept. 10 in Barry County Circuit Court to 49 days in jail, with credit for 49 days served. He must pay $658 in court fines and costs. Russ Wandron, 36, of Wyoming, pleaded guilty to operating and maintaining a meth lab as a second or more offense. He was sen­ tenced Sept. 10 to serve between 48 and 240 months in prison, with credit for 83 days already served. In another case, Wandron pleaded guilty to assault, resisting or obstruct­ ing a police officer. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail for that charge and given credit for 100 days served. He must pay $198 in court fines and costs in both cases. James Walter Vosburg, 58, of Bellevue, pleaded guilty to probation violation Sept. 10 in Barry County Circuit Court. Vosburg was sentenced to 30 days in jail and given credit for one day served. He will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation after his jail release. He was placed on probation in April after pleading guilty to failure to comply with the registration act as a sex offender. He was ordered to serve 12 months of probation on that charge. Shoplifters make off with big electronics A Walmart employee in Hastings report­ ed three people entered the store and stole two 40-inch televisions and a computer. Sheriff’s deputies have reviewed store sur­ veillance tapes that show a woman entering the store first, then two men. They all end up in the electronics department where the men load a computer in their cart and then the two televisions. One man then pushes the cart toward the exit while the other man appears to distract the store greeter. The woman follows them out carrying a bag. The two men hurriedly put the merchandise in the back of their vehicle believed to be a black Ford Taurus with paper covering the license plate. Police are also looking for the woman they believe was involved in the theft. She reported drove a burgundy GMC Envoy or similar-type vehicle. The theft was reported Aug. 30 around 4:50 p.m. loud crash at the front door. One window in the steel front entry door was smashed and three solar-powered landscape lights in the yard were damaged. Officers found a rock lying on the front porch they believe may have been used to smash the window. The estimated damage is more than $1,000. Dirt bike engine, chain saw stolen from shed A 23-year-old Hastings man reported a break-in to a shed at his home and theft of a chain saw arid two-stroke dirt bike engine. The break-in was reported in the 3000 block of North Broadway, Hastings Sept. 14. The man told police he left home about 10 p.m. Sept. 13 and returned around 2 a.m. He discovered the shed open at about 10 a.m. Sept. 14. He told police another shed had a padlock that had been pried open, but nothing was missing. The value of the items taken is about $700. Items stolen from River Road property Salespeople seem A Hastings couple reported a break-in of a shed and bam and theft of several items. interested in more The incident was reported Aug. 25 in the 3000 block of River Road, Hastings. The than cleaning couple told sheriff’s deputies someone broke into their buildings and vehicles between 9 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Aug. 25. They told officers they were missing sever­ al items from the buildings and vehicles. Items taken included eight fishing rods and reels, two horse blankets, a chainsaw, tools, two spears, two hunting jackets, a com­ pound bow, a $20 winning lottery ticket, keys and sunglasses, two tackle boxes filled with lures and fishing items, two lanterns, a pair of boots and cash. The value of all items reported taken is estimated at more than $3,200. A 21-year-old Lake Odessa man said a woman came to his home on Brown Road Sept. 11 around 7:30 p.m. He said the woman was trying to self him some kind of cleaner and then tried to get into his home to use the bathroom. The Lake Odessa man said a few days before that a man was at his house trying to sell the same cleaner. He wanted the suspicious incidents reported. Ladder taken from work site Trailer stolen from locked storage building A 52-year-old Delton man reported theft of a 24-foot extension ladder stolen from the Hastings American Legion. The man said he left the site about 4:30 a.m. Sept. 9 and returned later to continue working on the building. But the ladder was missing. A 67-y ear-old Illinois man reported theft of a trailer from a storage bam on Sandy Beach Street near Gun Lake. The man told police someone cut the lock off of the bam and stole the trailer. The single jet ski trail­ er was reported missing Aug. 29 to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. Home broken into in Hastings Caledonia man reports fraudulent charges A 64-year-old Caledonia man reported fraudulent activity on his debit card. He told sheriff’s deputies Sept. 3 that he had 15 unauthorized charges made in south-central Pennsylvania totaling about $650. The man notified his .bank and will be reimbursed for the fraudulent charges. Breaking glass wakes Middleville woman A 63-year-old Middleville woman reported damage to her front door when she called police about 4 a.m. Sept. 9. She said she had been sleeping when she heard a A 66-year-old Hastings man reported a break-in at his home in the 500 block of M­ 37, Hastings. The man told sheriff’s deputies Aug. 24 he had been gone for awhile and when he returned, he noticed the garage and home broken into. He said sev­ eral items were missing, including firearms, ammunition, knives, jewelry box, watches, rings, tie clips, gold chains, a tool chest, tools, folding tables, air compressor, two televisions, an xBox 360, DVD player and television stand. Officers noted it appeared the door to the garage had been kicked in; the door and door frame damaged. The rear entry door to the home also had been kicked in. Gas station employee reports drive-off An employee of Phillips 66 gas station in the 2000 block of West M-43, Hastings reported a customer failed to pay for $115 worth of diesel fuel about 2:10 p.m. Sept. 15. The employee said the customer was driving a big red truck. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers * Lakewood News * Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder - Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! 1351 N. M-43 Highway • P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 18, 2014 — Page 11 JLEAJAL 11U 1 Synopsis HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Township Board Meeting September 8, 2014 Regular meeting opened at 7pm Approved: Agenda Consent agenda v Excavating expense for dry hydrant Special assessment delinquencies Purchase of new copier Holiday Office hours, Adjourned 7:39 pm Submitted by: Lisa Shockley-Curtis, Deputy Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77589629 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting September 10, 2014 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. Present: Clerk DeVries, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel, Trustee Behrens & Treasurer McGuire Also present were 11 guests. Agenda was approved Minutes were approved Public comments, if any, were received. Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. Supervisor, Treasurer, Trustees and Clerk’s Report’s were received. Approved to pay Township bills Approved tree removal at fire station Approved resignation of a part-time police officer Approved paying for MFR license for Nick Hammond of the fire department Approved pay increase for minute taker Approved board appointments to the ZBA, Planning Commission and Board of Review Approved wage increase for election inspectors and chairpersons Approved bid on Prairieville Cemetery tree clean­ up from storm damage Approved purchase of a new computer server for the township Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 77589678 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David S. Rinehart and Ruthann G. Rinehart, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for ■ Washtenaw Mortgage Company its successors ansd assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 31,2003, and recorded on February 26, 2003 in instrument 1098451, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One. FJundred Ninety-Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 29/100 Dollars ($192,293.29). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 30 minutes West, 1221.00 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section. Said point also being the Northeast corner of the recorded Plat of Warren Acres, as recorded on Liber 3 of Plats, on page 96; thence West along the North line and extension thereof of Lot 13 of said Plat of Warren Acres, a distance of 308.00 feet; thence North 26 degrees 57 minutes 52 seconds West, 190.73 feet; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes West, 380.00 feet; thence East 393.00 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence South along said 1/4 line 550 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. ’ Dated: September 18, 2014 For more information, please call: ' * FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 , Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #444334F01 (09-18) (10-09) 77589716 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust In the Matter of Sara L. Scott Trust u/t/a dated December 28, 2006. Date of Birth: September 16, 1919. TO ALL CREDITORS: . NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Sara L. Scott, who lived at 10398 Thornapple Lake Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073, died September 1, 2014 leaving the above Trust entitled the Sara L. Scott Trust in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or against the trust are notified that all claims against the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless presented, to Bradley K. Scott within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 9, 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Bradley K. Scott < 10397 Thornapple Lake Road Nashville, Ml 49073 77589676 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-26763-DE Estate of FRANK MANLEY MAC EACHRON. Date of birth: 07/21/1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Frank Manley Mac Eachron, died 06/06/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ali claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Ruth E.(Howland, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 180 Ottawa Avenue NW, Grand Rapids and the person­ al representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 09/10/2014 Patrick M. Muldoon P18057 161 Ottawa Avenue NW, Suite 212 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616) 459-6168 Ruth E. Howland 4522 River Bend Drive SW Grand Rapids, Ml 49534 (616)534-5467 77589631 Case No. 2013-624-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 1st day of May, A.D., 2014 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust (was) (were) the Plaintiff and Robert C. Bassett, an individual, Wendy L. Bassett, an individual, Elbert F. Black, an individ­ ual, Judith A. Black, an individual and Midland Funding, LLC, a foreign limited liability company (was) (were) the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HERE­ BY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public vendue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court for said County), on the 30th day of October, A.D., 2014 at 1:00PM in the forenoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Beginning at the North one quarter corner of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 39 seconds East 665.00 feet along the North-South one quarter line; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West 654.25 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes 39 seconds West 666.60 feet to the North line of said section; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes"45 seconds East 654.25 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 This proper­ ty may be redeemed during the six (6) months fol­ lowing the sale. Dated: 09/11/2014 Mark Sheldon Deputy Sheriff Potestivo & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: David G Marowske (P57261) Mary Atallah (P75273) 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 853­ 4400 Our File # 14-05309 (09-11 )(10-23) FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: David A. Heynig and Shannon D. Heynig, Husband and Wife to MMS Mortgage Services, LTD, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2002 and recorded February 13, 2002 in Instrument # 1074870 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., by assignment dated February 4, 2002 and recorded February 13, 2002 in Instrument # 1074871 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Eighty-Five Dollars and Nine Cents ($95,085.09) including interest 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 16, 2014 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville,. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 56, Middleville Downs Addition No. 3 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 26, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 307 Whippoorwill Ct, Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower .will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale, or Jo,tpe mortgage.bolderJor,dam.-; aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 9/18/2014 ABN AMRQ Mortgage Group, Inc., successor by merger to CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-08062 (09-18)(10-09) 77589750 77589620 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be . rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default bas been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Meeth, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor in interest to National City Real Estate Services, LLC, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, Inc., formerly known as National City Mortgage Co., successor by merger to First of America Loan Services; Inc., for­ merly known as First of America Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 3, 1996, and recorded on June 24, 1996 in Liber 664 on Page 678, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four and 67/100 Dollars ($7,674.67). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and-pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Ruse's View, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 57, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 18, 2014 For more information, please call: ' FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer . 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 . File #442407F01 (09-18)(10-09) 77589721 See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condi­ tions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Dunn, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2003, and recorded on May 28, 2003 in instru­ ment 1105276, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Seven and 39/100 Dollars ($109,347.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A part of Lot 32 of Supervisor's Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat Thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 3, described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Jefferson Street, which lies South 00 degrees 11 minutes West, 66.0 feet from the Northwest corner of said Lot 32; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes East, 362.04 feet to the center of Fall Creek; thence South 37 degrees 40 minutes 44 seconds West, 142.6 feet along said center; thence South 32 degrees 45 minutes West along said center, 138.8 feet to the Shriner Street; thence North 43 degrees 45 minutes West, 289.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes East 24.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 18, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #444155F01 (09-18)(10-09) 77589705 Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting September 9, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Seven board members present, Approved all consent agenda items Dept, reports received and put on file Recycling module near completion Landscaping renewal Approved payment of bills Motion to adjourn 7:36 Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor • 77589739 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026772-DE Estate of Raymond Henry Gan. Date of birth: 2/6/1925. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Raymond Henry Gan, died July 23, 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Richard Raymond Gan, Esq., personal representative, or to both the probate court at 2023 N. Second Street, Suite 203, Harrisburg, PA 17110 and the personal representa­ tive within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Richard R. Gan 30949 2023 N. Second Street, Suite 203 Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-648-1098 Richard G. Gan 2023 N. Second Street, Suite 203 Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-648-1098 77589703 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott, husband and wife, to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated December 31,1998 and recorded January 11, 1999 in Instrument Number 1023541, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred NinetyThree and 79/100 Dollars ($69,293.79) including interest at 11.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1 ;00 PM on OCTOBER 9, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the North 1/2 of Section 29, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 min­ utes 30 seconds East 134 feet to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 11, 2014 , Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-013130 (09-11)(1 0-02) 77589464 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debj. Any information Obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Brian Burley and Tracie Burley, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated April 16, 2003 and recorded April 18, 2003 in Instrument # 1102317 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and FortyTwo Cents ($176,651.42) including interest 8.23% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September 25, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Block 4, Sandy Beach Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats 18. Lot 13 and the East half of Lot 14 Block 4 of Sandy Beach Park according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats, Page 18. Commonly known as 12942 Sweetland, Wayland Ml 49348 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expi­ ration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 8/28/2014 Household Finance Corp III Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-08395 (08-28)(09-18) 77589052 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Emmett Swan and Alise Swan, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated April 10, 1998, and recorded on June 19, 1998 in instrument 1012166, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to Wilmington Trust National Association, as Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2005-CL1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-CL1 as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Six and- 60/100 Dollars ($34,296.60). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on September 25, 2014. Said premises are situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 11 of Assessor's Plat No. 2 of the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan described as part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 3, North, Range 7 West Castleton Township, Barry County Michigan, described as commencing at the Northeast corner of land con­ veyed by Alanson W Phillips to Lansing Briggs, thence East 77 feet, thence South 142 feet, thence West 77 feet, thence North 142 feet to the place of beginning, Castletoon Township, Barry County Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date, of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which "case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 28, 2014 For more information, please call: FC C (248) 593-1301 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #443485F01 (08-28)(09-18) 77589043 NOTICE ***DATES HAVE CHANGED Regular Schedule of Township Board Meetings Barry Township 155 E. Orchard Rd., PO Box 705, Delton, MI 49046 The Barry Township Board will meet on the following dates for the 2014-2015 year. All meet­ ings will begin at 7:00 P.M. and will take place at the Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard St., Delton, MI 49046. • • • • • • TUESDAY, TUESDAY, TUESDAY, TUESDAY, TUESDAY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 NOVEMBER 11, 2014 DECEMBER 9, 2014 JANUARY 13, 2015 FEBRUARY 10, 2015 MARCH 10, 2015 (Pubic Hearing @ 6:30 P.M.) This notice is posted in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, (MCL 41.72a(2)(3)) and the Americans With Disabilities Act. The Barry Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 7 business days notice to the Barry Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Barry Township Board by writing or calling the following Debra J Knight, Barry Township Clerk Mailing Address: P.O. Box 705, Delton, MI 49046 Email Address: barrytownship@mei.net Contact Number: (269) 623-5171 Fax Number: (269) 623-8171 7758965o �Page 12 — Thursday, September 18, 2014 — The Hastings Banner PHARMACY, continued from page 1 Jasperse says he had individual meetings with each of his 19 employees concerning their future plans. Some will transfer to Walgreens, some will stay with the existing “general store” business, and the rest have expressed interest in activating long-held career dreams in other fields. Jasperse was well-known for maintaining an ample staff populated by students and peo­ ple in between jobs. “If you came home and didn’t have anything, I’d give you a job,” quips Jasperse. “I might not have needed you, but you needed a job.” It’s an old-school way of doing business, and it’s a template that’s disappearing in American small business. It also factors into the events leading into Bosley’s departure. “No matter what part of the business world you’re in, it seems like small business is not surviving,” points out Jasperse. “I could have sold the business to an individual, but then they’d have to start paying for it again while they were still trying to run the business. It’s just not viable.” Jasperse concedes there are benefits to bigger-size businesses, and county residents and Bosley Pharmacy customers will see advan­ tages. Although Bosley has been open seven days a week, Walgreens will be open longer hours each day. Those are just some of the interests that the new Walgreens will offer all customers, according to store manager Mike Sickles, who counts the addition of Jasperse and Smith as well as nine other Bosley Pharmacy employees as a welcome gift. “I’m so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with these people,” says Sickles who, in November, will be marking 32 years of serv­ ice with the company. “They’ve done a great job of building a people business.” Like Jasperse, Sickles acknowledges that there will be benefits in the moye for area res­ idents, pointing out that, in addition to the longer hours, the store also will be able to do provide a number of additional services, including immunizations, and blood pressure monitoring. Walgreens, a publicly traded company, has more than 12,000 stores worldwide and approximately 200 sites in the state of Michigan. Sickles spent the past 12 years opening and managing the company’s flag­ ship store in Grand Rapids located at Plainfield Avenue and the East Beltline. Sickles has had extensive store-opening expe­ rience, having spent the previous 12 years launching a Walgreens store at 44th Street and Division Avenue, also in Grand Rapids, in 1992. He’s expected a similar tenure in Hastings and is already "showing signs of the goodnatured humor that was a staple at Bosley Pharmacy. Talking about his residence in Alto, Sickles has already discovered a per­ sonal benefit in making the switch to Hastings. “For the last 12 years, my commute to Grand Rapids was 19 1/2 miles,” he says with a smile. “I’ve now cut it down to exactly 19 miles.” Sickles says a grand opening for the new store is planned in the next few weeks, though an exact date has not been determined. He’s also excited that Jasperse and Smith are going to be an active part of it. He was getting a warm reception from the community Tuesday. “We’ve already had a lot of interest and response from the community,” says Sickles, “and we’ve only been open one day.” Columbine parent will address young and old audiences Friday and Saturday National speaker Beth Nimmo will be in Barry County on Friday and Saturday, September 19 and 20 to address the pressures of daily life that sometimes becoming over­ whelming for young people and even adults. Nimmo is the mother of Rachel Scott, the first victim in the 1999 shooting rampage at Columbine High School in Colorado. Through the journal writings of her daughter and through the book she wrote in the wake of her grief, Nimmo has been a stirring speaker in addressing the issues that led the two teenage gunmen to wreak the havoc that resulted in the loss of 12 students and one teacher. Nimmo will be addressing school assem­ blies on Friday at Thomapple Kellogg High School at 8 a.m., at Delton Kellogg High School at 10:15 a.m., and at Hastings High School at1:15 p.m. On Saturday, she will be the featured guest at a Youth Rally at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings at 12 p.m. That evening she will present at a community gathering scheduled for Central Auditorium in Hastings beginning at 7 p.m. Nimmo believes that hopelessness is the critical factor to be addressed in the lives of young people today, a personal loss that comes from the setting of expectations by schools and adults that are too high for young people to attain. “The thing I try to do is to encourage young people,” says Nimmo, to tell them that they are good enough, that they are deserving of everything they were created to have.” All of Nimmo’s presentations are being offered free of charge and no offering will be requested. Saxons keep the ball up in victory over Cougars Hastings won a set in the OK Gold Conference in which it needed more than 25 points for the second time Thursday. This time it was the start of a 3-0 victory Nichols Harmer, from left, Chez Neal, and Bryan Harmer, hold signs drawing atten­ tion to their contention that the FOC promotes sexual discrimination for male parents during divorce. • PROTEST, continued from page 1---------------------forces parents to go before judge/court at the cost to the non-custodial parent.” At a Barry County Equal Parenting Symposium held June 6, 2007, Carol Rhodes, author of "Friend of the Court Enemy of the Family", shared her view on the issue. Rhodes explained that as a Friend of the Court worker, she was instructed to violate the law and lie to fathers and mothers. Her testimony can be viewed in a video of the Family Preservation Rally held at the Lincoln Memorial, August 18, 2007. That plight, as described by Rhodes, is what fueled the picketers, who held signs on Friday that said things like “Incompetence at its worst, effecting the lives of children for the sake of money” and “Courts are choosing money over what is the best for the children.” “We are all working to shine light onto the long term ramifications of FOC, to the detri­ ment of parents, and especially, the children,” said Harmer. “The laws are archaic and need to be reformed. The FOC is not doing what is right for the children.” Tim McMahon, Deputy Family Court Administrator/Deputy FOC returned a call by the Banner to share some information that is relevant to the issue. . “Funding is not how we make decisions,” explained McMahon. “We are not the deci­ sion makers, per se, we provide recommenda­ tions, on an individual basis, to the court. When complaints are filed, they are investi­ gated and, as appropriate, addressed, individ­ ually. Many people believe FOC makes the court orders, this is not the case. We investi­ gate domestic cases, as one of the many func­ tions of FOC, and’make recommendations based on that information.” Addressing the sometimes adversarial nature of dealing with courts of law, McMahon said, “The FOC office is involved with the court, which by it very nature is adversarial. There will be opinions, and depending on the court hearing, several of those opinions are investigated and reviewed.” When asked if the FOC supports an overall reduction in divorce cases that are reviewed by his department, McMahon replied, “Personally, yes, I would like to see a reduc­ tion in divorce cases. But in certain domestic cases, FOC is one of the voices of the courts and social policy is not our focus. Do we look for more divorce cases? No, there is no evi­ dence that the FOC does that. “Joint Custody has been the preferred method for addressing disjointed parents and for the children in Michigan and in many cases this would eliminate the involvement of the FOC. There are provisions available to not go through the FOC but, in instances where the child or parents are receiving pub­ lic assistance and financial support from the State with child care, and other state funded programs, these case then must go through the FOC, by state law. If no money is owed to the State, then the parties can opt-out of the FOC process.” Lion spikers score their second GLAC victory Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team scored its second consecutive Greater Lansing Activities Conference victory when it topped Stockbridge at Maple Valley High School Tuesday. The Lions bested the Panthers by the scores of 28-26, 15-25, 25-22, 26-24. “The girls played as a team tonight, again fighting for every point and never giving up,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Carpenter. “The awesome part of this team is they continue to have a positive attitude, they want to work together and they want to work as hard as necessary to take their game to the The Saxons’ Christy Clark passes the ball ahead during her team’s OK Gold Conference victory over visiting Grand Rapids Catholic Central Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) next level.” Olivia Ricketts had 16 kills, four assists, two aces and 16 digs to lead the Lions. Megan Bonney added five kills and three aces. Paige Coston had ten assists for the Lions. Taylor Medina led Maple Valley in kills with 20. Emily Morris added seven and Coston had six. “We still need to work on getting our pass­ es to the setters box and executing our attacks as well as precision around defense,” Carpenter said. The Lions are at Vander Cook Lake for a tri this evening and return to action Saturday at Battle Creek Central. Hastings’ Kenzie Teske (left) and Janessa Hodge team up to knock down an attack by Catholic Central’s Kelsey Golembieski during their OK Gold Conference match-up at Hastings High School Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) against Grand Rapids Catholic Central for the Saxon varsity volleyball team. The Saxons topped the visiting Cougars 26-24, 25-20, 25­ 17 to improve to 1-1 in the conference this season. Hastings head coach Vai Slaughter said her entire team played an excellent defensive game, returning Cougar serves and attacks. Mary Feldpausch led the Saxons in passing for the night and had eight digs. 1 Janessa Hodge led the Saxon attack at the net. She had nine kills, five blocks and nine block assists. Christy Clark added another six kills and McKenzie Teske five. Setter Erin Goggins had 21 assists for the Saxons. Hastings returns to OK Gold Conference action tonight at South Christian. The Saxons head to the Battle Creek Central tournament Saturday. Victory over Bellevue is Valley's third straight win TK volleyball wins first set, but falls to Wildcats in four i It can officially bp called a winning streak. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ soccer team has won three in a row and five of its last six after a 4-2 victory over visiting Bellevue Monday. The Lions got three goals from Hunter Hilton and one from Bonney. Logan Ramey assisted on Hilton’s first goal. Jacob Hall and Frank Henderson had the two goals for Bellevue. The Lions are now 5-4 overall this season. They improved to 3-3 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference with a 1-2 win at Lakewood Friday afternoon. Hilton had a goal and an assist, and Wyatt Ledford and Aaron Knoll also scored for the Lions. Dillion Walker and Arif Gareyev added assists for Maple Valley. The Trojans will get another shot at the Wildcats. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team fell to 1-1 in the OK Gold Conference with a 3-1 loss at Wayland Union High School Thursday. The Trojans took the first set 25-23, but then dropped the next three 25-20, 25-18, 25­ 20. Amy Ziccarello led the Trojans with 12 kills, and Jenna Shoobridge and Kelsey Buller added seven each. Holly Dahlke had 23 assists and 17 digs forTK. TK also went 1-1 at the Otsego Tri Tuesday (Sept. 9). The Trojans defeated Calvin Christian, but fell to Otsego. , Ziccarello had 15 kills in the two matches. Lindsay Thomas led TK with 17 kills and Makayla King added 14. Dahlke had 35 assists as well as 27 digs. TK is scheduled to return to league play at home against Ottawa Hills this evening then head to Caledonia for the Scots’ Elite Tournament Saturday. Bikes cap off a wonderful summer(fest) The best part of summer may have come late for youngsters Carter Armour (left) and Emmie Patten, but the Hastings Summerfest will be a memory-keeper thanks to Spencer’s Towing and Tire of Hastings. Carter and Emmie were the winners in the company’s first bike raffle. Pictured with the lucky winners are (from left), Adam Russell, Josh Armour, Andy Robins, and Samantha Russell. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 18, 2014 — Page 13 * Lions get run in at Perry, will return for GLAC race Perry will hold the first Greater Lansing Activities Conference jamboree of the sea­ son, and the Lions found out that won’t be an easy run on Tuesday. Maple Valley’s varsity cross country teams each placed fourth in the five-team Perry Cross Country Invitational Saturday. “This was a very challenging course over trails and hills,” said Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely. “Our first league meet is also being held on this course, so the goal of the meet was to get a look and feel for the course. I am excited at how strong the varsity (boys’) team is looking and also pleased with the perform­ ances by our new runners.” Andrew Brighton led the Lion boys, plac­ ing third overall in 20 minutes 25.9 seconds. Jacob Brighton was 22nd in 24:00.5 with Felix Pena-Collier right behind in 24:27.9. Drew Allen and Kodee Crouch were one right after each other for the Lions a little while later. Allen was 34th in 25:39.6 and Crouch 35th in 26:01.2. Blakely liked how strong Allen looked at the end, and was also happy to have freshmen Nathan Gorman, Matt Martin and senior Payton Rourke finish their first high school cross country races ever. Perry took the boys’ title with 39 points, followed by Byron 43, Olivet 88, Maple Valley 101 and Morrice 101. The Lions will face both Perry and Olivet during the inaugu- TK girls see big drop n score from first jamboree to second ral GLAC season. The Trojans caught up with the rest of the Perry’s Jordan Depew was fourth in OK Gold Conference a bit thanks to a big 20:25.0 and Olivet was led Andrew Wietzke drop in scores from jamboree one to jamboree who was seventh in 21:12.7. Morrice’s Lloyd Stombaugh was the indi­ two. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ golf vidual champion in 19:27.2 team shot a 234 at the first conference jam­ Olivet won the girls’ race with 28 points, followed by Perry 38, Byron 62, Maple boree of the season at Quail Ridge, finishing in fifth place. TK was fifth again when the Valley 102 and Morrice NTS/ Perry and Olivet had the first seven finish­ league meet at Orchard Hills Thursday, but ers. The Lion leader was Emma McGlocklin were 32 strokes better than they’d been two days before. who was 13th in 27:20.5. South Christian took the day’s title with a Carlee Allen was 18th in 29:28.9, Alli score of 181, followed by Catholic Central Hickey 28th in 31:52.2, Hannah McGlocklin 30th in 32:08.6 and Katie Blodgett 34th in * 190, Hastings 193, Wayland 207 and * Thornapple Kellogg 211. 34:39.8 to round out the Lions’ top five. Amber VanMeter led TK with a 47. “Our girls team is really building momen­ Carleigh Lenard added a 51 for the Trojans, tum getting stronger each race,” Blakely said. “The team has been doing really well with while Sarah Sabri scored a 56 and Izzy working together throughout the race. I am Balsitis chipped in a 57. Hastings was third for the second time, just also pleased by both of our new runners com­ three stroked back of Catholic Central. The pleting such a difficult course.” The Lions had new foreign exchange-stu­ Saxon team had three girls under 50 led by dents Francesca Livraghi and Michaela Jackie Nevins’ 45. Ashley Potter scored a 47 and Courtney Ry%iski a 49 for the Saxons, Eggert competing for the first time. while Sydney Nemetz chipped in a 52. Ali Martus was the day’s top player, shoot­ ing a 40 for the Wildcats. TK/Hastings girls open swim season with victory Things were a bit off from the start, but the official signed the final results so the Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team officially opened its season with a 67-29 win at Fremont Tuesday. TK-Hastings head coach Carl Schoessel wasn’t sure all the times and places from the event were correct on the final results, but he was sure his team won and he knew his girls won all 12 events. The Trojans swept the three relays and had a trio of girls win two individual events each. Delton spikers go 2-2-2 at Lakeview Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team won two, lost two and split two matches Saturday at the Battle Creek Lakeview Invitational. The Panthers knocked off Plainwell and Cabrini, fell to Battle Creek St. Philip and Cadillac, and split their sets with Portage Northern and Ida. Faith Ferris led Delton on the day at the net with 74 kills and 11 blocks. Morgan Champion added 31 kills. In the back, Libby Parker had 92 digs for Delton, Bailee Tighelaar had 46 and Kristen Mohn added 22 to go with her team-high 78 assists. Hannah Walker had 23 assists before and injury ended her day. The Panthers were scheduled to return to Kalamazoo Valley Association action last night against Parchment, and will head to Portage Central for a tournament Saturday. GLAC golf tees it up for the first time Varsity girls’ golf teams met in Greater Lansing Activities Conference action for the first time Tuesday, on the Midday nine at Centennial Acres in Sunfield. Lakewood finished 36 strokes ahead of runner-up Perry to win the league’s first jam­ boree. . The Viking team put together a score of 185, led by Emily Barker’s 40. Kennedy Hilley added a 46, Savanah Ackley a 48 and Maranda Barton a 51 for Lakewood. For Ackley, it was her best nine-hole score of the season. She made four up-and-downs and putted well overall according to coach Carl Kutch. Kutch said the Midday nine was tough Tuesday, but that his girls’ scores were good. Perry was second on the day with a 221, followed by Stockbridge 285 and Olivet 287. The Ramblers’ Lauren Aldrich was the only other girl under 50 on the day, she shot a 46. Stockbridge was led by Shannon Smith’s 69 and Olivet’s Logan McLane had a team-best 59. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. sunshine South Christian was led by Nicole Hoekwater’s 41. Rachel Theule added a 42 and Marissa Smiths a 48 for the Sailors. Pack & Ship 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 1105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 Jennifer Tuokkola won the 200-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle. Libby Betcher took the 100-yard breaststroke and the 200yard individual medley. Kourtney Dobbin won the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle. TK-Hastings also had Ralee Olson take the diving competition, Samantha Richardson win the 100-yard butterflyand Bryn Bolo win the 100-yard backstroke. The TK-Hastings girls return to action tonight with their home opener against Unity Christian. �Page 14 — Thursday, September 18, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Lakewood opens play in GLAC by besting Lions by Brett Bremer ' Sports Editor It has been a long road for Thomapple Kellogg. The Trojans played three road games to start the season. They’ll take the field inside Bob White Stadium, in Middleville for the first time this season Friday when they host Grand Rapids North view. Northview isn’t far from being undefeated. After a one-point loss to Chelsea in week one (49-48), the Wildcats have knocked off Coopersville and Greenville in consecutive weeks. The Trojans’ OK Gold Conference rivals from Hastings are home this week as well for one more non-conference clash before the start of their league season. The Saxons face Forest Hills Northern. The Huskies are 3-0, and are giving up just 14 points a game so far this fall. Conference action is in full swing for the rest of Barry County’s varsity football teams. On the first night of Greater Lansing Activities Conference action last Friday Lakewood topped Maple Valley, Olivet best­ ed Perry and Stockbridge downed Leslie. Lakewood hosts Stockbridge this week and Maple Valley will head to Olivet this week. Stockbridge and Olivet are both 2-1 this season and the Vikings and Lions will have to find a way to put more points on the score­ board than they did a week ago when the Vikings topped the Lions 13-6. Stockbridge scored 54 points in besting Leslie, 54-42, while Olivet topped Perry 49­ 17. Delton Kellogg is facing a new Kalamazoo Valley Association foe this week, Comstock. The Colts will be looking for their first win when they host the Panthers Friday night. Comstock has scored just six points so far this season, being shut out in losses to Constantine and Kalamazoo United. Lakewood’s Austin Kietzman races around the right side of the line for a good gain in the first half of Friday night’s GLAC open­ er at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Current Records Delton Kellogg Thomapple Kellogg Hastings Lakewood Maple Valley Lakewood wide receiver Ben Dillon is hit by Maple Valley’s Skyler Atkinson as he hauls in a pass during the first half of Friday night’s Greater Lansing Activities Conference opener at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 1-2 1-2 0-3 1-2 0-3 OK Gold G.R. Catholic Central Ottawa Hills South Christian Thomapple Kellogg Hastings Wayland overall (league) 1-2 (0-0) 1-2 (0-0) 1-2 (0-0) 1-2 (1-0) 0-3 (0-0) 0-3 (0-0) KVA Constantine Kalamazoo United Parchment Schoolcraft Delton Kellogg Comstock . overall (league) 3-0 (2-0) 3-0 (2-0) 1-2 (1-1) 1-2 (1-1) 1-2 (0-2) 0-3 (0-2) GLAC Olivet Stockbridge ’ Lakew0od Leslie Perry Maple Valley overall (league) 2-1 (1-0) 2-1 (1-0) 1-2 (1-0) 1-2 (0-1) 1-2 (0-1) 0-3 (0-1) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Maple Valley varsity football coach Brian Lincoln talks things over with sophomore lineman Raymond Halliwill on the sideline during the first half Friday against Lakewood. 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The Saxons scored the game’s first points on a five-yard touchdown run by Jason Slaughter in the opening quarter and a twopoint run by Draven Pederson. Hamilton answered with a 9-yard touch­ down run by Nathan Pando, and Brady Mudd’s extra-point kick, but the Saxons were still up one. They added to their lead with a 10-yard touchdown pass from Clay Coltson to Alex McMahon. The point after was no good, but Hastings still led 14-7. Back and forth the two teams went. A twoplay Hamilton drive ended in a 58-yard run by Pando. Hastings answered with a two-play drive of its own, with Owen Post breaking free for a 77-yard touchdown run. The Saxons led 10-14 after that flurry, but Hamilton took the lead for the first time going into the break. The Hawkeyes went 70 yards Kalamazoo United’s Gowan Baldwin hauls in a touchdown pass as Delton Kellogg’s on nine plays, getting a 4-yard touchdown Leighton Tobias defends on the play during Friday night’s KVA contest at Delton pass from Mudd to Alec Overbeek let in the Kellogg High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) second quarter. Byron Center scored a 13-6 over the Pando added an 11-yard touchdown run for seven tackles and Slaughter and McMahon the only points of the third quarter, then had six each. Manny Quesada had three tack­ Thornapple Kellogg varsity football team in Byron Center. < Hamilton upped its lead to 34-20 with a 53- les, including one sack. The Trojans’ own mistakes and the Bulldog Kalamazoo United 28, Delton Kellogg 7 yard touchdown pass from Mudd to Overbeek Delton Kellogg’s varsity football team met defense limited the Trojans to just 137 yards early in the fourth quarter. Mudd added a 29-yard touchdown run later up with the Kalamazoo United Titans for the of offense. TK rushed the ball 36 times for just 60 yards. They added just another 77 in the quarter and Trenton Alexander provid­ first time Friday. The Titans, a Co-op team comprised of yards in the air. ed the Hawkeyes with a 16-yard touchdown “They were aggressive,” TK head coach players from Hackett Catholic Central and run as well. Post scored the Saxons’ lone second half Kalamazoo Christian topped the host Chad Ruger said of the Bulldog defenders. “Their D-line did a very nice job of filling the touchdown on a 55-yard run. Lee Stowe ran Panthers 28-7. It has been a good alliance for the former holes. They just won the line of scrimmage. in the two-point try. Post led the Saxon offense withTour rushes ’ Fighting Irish and Comet players. They are They beat us up at the line of scrimmage and for 141 yards. Slaughter gained 81 yards on now 3-0 on the season and 2-0 in the didn’t give our backs the room that they had been used to running in and created some his 17 carries. Coltson also rushed the ball Kalamazoo Valley Association. United took control of the game early on, problems for us.” seven times for 38 yards. A 34-yard pass from AJ Nye to Cole Coltson was also 4-of-7 passing for 41 scoring a pair of touchdowns in the opening yards. McMahon had three receptions for 38 quarter, then upping its lead to 21-0 at the Cronkright set the Trojans up in position to score their only points of the game. They half. yards. scored on a 2-yard run by Raymond. The TK Delton Kellogg got its lone points on a The Hawkeyes were a bit more balanced. Mudd was 12-of-17 passing for 203 yards and third quarter touchdown and extra-point kick. extra-point attempt was no good, and the United matched Delton Kellogg’s third Bulldogs clung to a 7-6 lead in the second Pando rushed 26 times for 198 yards. Hamilton finished with 258 yards rushing and quarter touchdown to score the 21-point vic­ quarter. Byron Center tacked on seven more points tory in Kalamazoo Valley Association action. 203 passing. Byron Center 13, Thornapple Kellogg 6 in the third quarter, while shutting out the Hastings had 284 yards on the ground and The Trojans lost one on the field for the 41 through the air. Continued next page Sam Eastman led the Saxon defense with first time Friday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 18, 2014 — Page 15 TK and Saxons split match with seven 3-setters by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings first singles player Drew White, early in the third set of his first singles match in Middleville Thursday, asked his coach Julie Sevems the score of the final doubles match still playing. “We need that one and we need this one,” Sevems said. “No pressure.” “Yeah, no pressure Drew,” shouted Thomapple Kellogg first singles player Justin Bergstrom said with a smile from the far side of the court. It’s a friendly rivalry between the Trojan and Saxon varsity boys’ tennis teams, and that’s a good thing because they played a lot of tennis against each other in their OK Gold Conference dual Saturday. The Saxons got the two wins they needed to close out the afternoon in a 4-4 tie with the host Trojans. White got his win at first singles, topping Bergstrom 7-6(2), 6-7(4), 6-3 in one of the afternoon’s seven three-set matches. “I’m happy that everyone had great match­ es and I’m happy that so many matches did go three sets and that we were able to pull out some good wins,” Sevems said. White won the final three games of their third set to secure the first singles win. “He was hitting his spots at the end. He turned it up at the end for sure,” said Bergstrom, who noted the improvement in both their games since their league meeting a year ago. “That was a good night of hitting tennis balls,” said TK head coach Steve Rosenberg. “We keep improving, and that’s what we’re trying to do. Every day is a little bit better. They just keep working at it. Same as Hastings. We’ve got some young kids and we’ve got some experienced kids. To have seven three-setters is unbelievable.” Each team won two singles matches and two doubles matches. The only straight sets winner was Hastings’ Marshall Cherry at fourth singles, who topped Braedon Halle 6­ 3, 6-3. Saxon first doubles player Ryan Thornburgh knocks down a forehand vol­ ley as Thornapple Kellogg’s Tommy Hamilton looks on from the other side of the net Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings’ first singles player Drew White smacks a forehand return against Thornapple Kellogg’s Justin Bergstrom during their three-set match in Middleville Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans’ singles wins came from Nate Ryfiak at second singles and Hunter Herich at number three. Ryfiak came on strong late to top Blake VanDiver 1-6, 7-5, 6-1. Herich won 7-5, 1-6, 6-4 over Alec Hyrsl. White was wondering how the fourth dou­ Saxon second singles player Blake VanDiver stretches to his backhand side to hit a volley during his contest with Thornapple Kellogg’s Nate Ryfiak Thursday afternoon in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Continued from previous page Trojans the rest of the way. Connor Collier led the ground attack with nine rushes for 30 yards and Nate Raymond added six rushes for 24 yards. Nye connected on 4-of-8 pass attempts for 62 yards. Kyle Kraus led the TK defense with 14 tackles. Cronkright and Aaron Motorzoen had tackles each. Both teams turned the ball over three times. Cronkright and Ethan DeVries had intercep­ tions for TK, and Connor Collier recovered a fumble. TK also threw two interceptions and lost a fumble. The fumble came one play after one of the Trojans’ takeaways from the Bulldogs in good field position. “We were just out of sync,” said Ruger. “We would have a few good plays in a row and then we would do something to hurt our­ selves a little bit, a fumble or a mishandled snap, just something seemed to happen one play on every one of our series where we hurt ourselves. That’s what it was. We" just never got into an offensive rhythm where we could put a good drive together.” TK, which is now 1-2 this season, gets to play its first home game of the season Friday against Northview. Lakewood 13, Maple Valley 6 There were a lot of firsts accomplished for the Vikings Friday. Lakewood’s varsity football team got its first Greater Lansing Activities Conference victory in its first GLAC game, scoring a 13­ 6 victory at Maple Valley High School Friday. It’s the Vikings first victory of the season overall, and the varsity program’s first win since a victory over Stockbridge on Oct. 5 of 2012. “It was amazing,” said Lakewood senior defensive lineman Wesley Stoepker. “That’s two years of hard work that finally paid off.” Stoepker made a few of the Vikings biggest plays of the game, recovering a Lion fumble in the first half, making three tackles for loss and ten total tackles. He also burst through the line for a big sack on a second-and-6 play from the Vikings’ 31-yard line, The Lions were moving the football as the clock ticked under two minutes. Their drive stalled with two incompletions after the nine-yard loss. “I just ran through and tackled the guy with the ball,” said Stoepker. “I had a good call by my coaches and just made it work.” Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher, who earned his second win since taking over the program at the start of the 2012 season, was pleased to see his Stoepker and his guys rewarded for their efforts. “Wes, in the last two weeks has really turned it on and really become a player for us, which is great because he’s one of our hardest workers,” Boucher said. “I feel good for him. He should feel good for himself. It’s a good story that we hope continues to unfold.” Lakewood snapped a 6-6 tie when quarter­ back Alex Salgat raced around the left side for a nine-yard touchdown with 1:42 left in the third quarter. Ben Dillon was good on the extra-point try to put his team up 13-6. The Vikings took the lead in the opening minute of the second quarter, finishing a 68yard drive in four plays on a 20-yard rush by running back Austin Kietzman. Maple Valley tied the score at 6-6 twojnim utes later on a 27-yard touchdown run by Brock Weiler, capping off a five-play, 58-yard drive. The teams neared the end zone on a hand­ ful of other drives, but kept coming up short. “A couple key drives we didn’t execute or we shot ourselves in the foot with a penalty,” said Maple Valley head coach Brian Lincoln. “The kids played so stinkin’ hard. It sucks somebody had to lose that game. What a great game by both squads. Neither team quit.” On the Lion drive in the fourth quarter before Stoepker’s big sack, a fourth-down run by Ryan Mudge gave the Lions a first down at the Viking 8-yard line. An illegal procedure penalty on second down pushed the Lions back and then a fumble on the third down play moved them back even further. The Lions were at the Viking 33-yard line in the second quarter when Stoepker recov­ ered a fumble. On the other side, Salgat had a pass picked off by Maple Valley’s Gunner Tobias at the Lion 23-yard line in the opening quarter. The Vikings also turned the ball over on downs a couple times in the Lions’ end during the first half. Maple Valley was set up for its last fourth­ quarter surge when Alec Hosmer stripped a Viking ballcarrier of the football with just over three minutes to play. “It feels good. We’ve been working really hard. It’s nice for the staff and the boys and the fans. It’s good,” said Boucher. He did remind his guys that they made a few too many mistakes, and had some key penalties and turnover as well. “For us to continue to improve we have to limit those.” Salgat was l-of-4 passing for 15 yards, and did most of his damage on the ground rushing 25 times for 173 yards. Kietzman added 18 rushes for 118 yards. Scott Swift added nine tackles for Lakewood, while Jayson O’Mara had 7.5 and Kietzman seven. Weiler was the Lions’ leading gainer on offense, rushing 15 times for 92 yards. Mudge added 20 carries for 72 yards. Lion quarterback Beau Johnson was 7-of12 passing for 94 yards. Mudge had three receptions for 46 yards. Johnson also led the Lion defense with 10 tackles. Marcum Terpening added eight tack­ les and Mudge seven for the Lions. While Lake wood moves to 1-2 with the win, Maple Valley falls to 0-3 with the loss. “Both sides of the ball we have gotten much, much better (since week one),” said Lincoln. “Our defense is there all the time. We gave up a couple big runs, but they have gotten so much better at tackling and playing just good, sound defense. We’re going to make a team try to go 60 yards or 70 yards or whatever, and we did.” Both teams continue GLAC play this week. bles match was going when he asked his coach for a scoring update. The Saxon duo of Nash Martin and Zach Carlson were up early in the third set of their match with TK’s Justin Sydloski and Joel Church, and eventually closed out the 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 win. Have a 4 Printing | Need? _ I Hastings also had the team of Adam Shaffer and Ryan Thornburgh top Tommy Hamilton and Clay Francisco 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-2 in the first doubles match. TK’s Aaron Czarnecki and Kip Heylch defeated Scott Garber and Ryan Horton 6-0, 3-6, 6-2 at second doubles. In the third dou­ bles match, TK’s Noel Hoskins and Josiah Schmid defeated Hastings’ Caleb Keech and Karan Blatah 6-0, 5-7, 7-5. ■ Graphics 1 1351 N. M-43 Hwy. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058-0188 Solution... 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That finish helped put the Panthers in third place in the standings. Hackett Catholic Central’s girls took the day’s title with 34 points, followed by Schoolcraft 43, Delton 73, Kalamazoo Christian 105, Constantine 128 and Galesburg-Augusta 135. Delton Kellogg had three girls among the top seven, with Megan Grimes sixth on the Panthers’ home course in 22:07.91 and Maranda Donahue seventh in 22:08.48. Rounding out the top five for Delton Kellogg were Anna Elliott in 32nd with a time of 25:17.01 and Maddy Conrad 43rd with a time of 25:49.84. Hackett took first with its top five all in the first 11 finishers. Freshman Mary Ankenbauer led the Irish with a runner-up time of 21:53.09 while senior Lucy Ankenbauer was second, right behind her, in 21:53.32. Kalamazoo Christian won the boys’ title on the day, with 32 points. Schoolcraft was sec­ ond with 43, followed by Constantine 60, Delton Kellogg 97, Parchment 144 and Hackett Catholic Central 172. The Delton boys’ teams’ leader was Branden Shepard, who placed eighth in 18: 33.40. Delton also had Jacob Howard 19th in 19: 21.40 and Andrew Jackson 24th in 19:53.63. A pack of four Panther boys fin­ ished within 15 seconds of each other in 33rd -36th places. Lane Homister led that group in 20: 45.74 while Eric Hoeberling was the team’s fifth scorer in 34th with a time of 20:52.44. Brock Mueller was 35th and Tucker Scoville 36th. Christian’s Doug Hollett won the race in 17:12.31, with Schoolcraft’s Matt Ring sec­ ond in 17:29.29. They were the only two guys to finish in less than 18 minutes. The league met again Tuesday for the jam­ boree hosted by Comstock. There was a change at the top of the boys’ standings, with Schoolcraft besting Christian by two points for the top spot, and other changes up and down the standings. Schoolcraft took first with 44 points, fol­ lowed by Christian 46, Comstock 78, Constantine 86, Hackett 113, Delton Kellogg 148 and Parchment 203. Shepard led Delton again, placing 19th in 20:11.21. The Panther team also had Howard 25th in 20:31.77, Mueller 47th in 21:55.14, Hoeberling 47th in 21:57.89 and Homister 48th in 22:12.66. Hollett and Ring were the top two runners again, with Hollett winning in 17:19.75. Ring was a ways back in 18:07.32. Hackett Catholic Central had a perfect 15 points in the girls’ race, having the first five girls across the finish line. Mary Ankenbauer led that pack in 19:57.59. Lucy Ankenbauer was a distant second at 20:35.54. Cleary was eighth on the day, leading Delton with a time of 23:30.44. Donahue was 11th in 23:45.96, Grimes 16th in 24:10.30, Elliott 37th in 26:43.66 and Mica LeBeau 40th in 26:58.27. Lakewood has no trouble downing Leslie Lakewood breezed by Leslie in its second Greater Lansing Activities Conference match of the season Tuesday, improving to 2-0 in the league with a 25-8, 25-9, 25-8 win. Vanessa Reynhout made a statement for the Vikings to open the night, slamming the first of her 16 kills to the floor. She also recorded seven blocks on the night. Reynhout had a big night even as the Vikings changed things up a big as far as their line-up. Head coach Kellie Rowland said it was an effort to get more speed and intensity in the middle and a bigger arm on the outside. “All the girls are finding dur that you can do it all if you are organized, willing to push forward and always working to better your­ self and make others around you better,” said coach Rowland. Karly Morris had nine digs for Lakewood while Gabie Shellenbarger dished out 25 assists. Charlie Smith had six kills and Alivia Benedict, who was moved into a blocking role, had two skills. Smith had five digs and Rebecca Kutch finished with four as well as four aces and 20 service points. Things were much more challenging for the Vikings at the East Kentwood Tournament Many Saxons have their best race so far at Lakeview Invite A trio of guys and a trio of girls from the Hastings varsity cross country teams earned medals Saturday at the Battle Creek Lakeview Invitational. Katherine Weinbrecht ran a new personal record time of 20 minutes 16 seconds to place fourth in the girls’ race. Both Saxon teams also placed fourth. Lakeview won the girls’ meet with 31 points, followed by Harper-Creek 54, Parma Western 66, Hastings 77 and Holt 137. Kayleigh Collins and Abby Laubaugh ran season best times, finishing second and third among the Saxon girls. Collins was seventh overall in 21:00 and Laubaugh 14th in 22:04. The top three Saxon girls all earned medals. Hastings also had Emily Pattock set a new personal record with her 24th-place time of 23:22 and Emily Westers set a season best time at 24:18. Lakeview freshman Logann Haluszka won the race in 19:35, with sophomore teammate Maggie Farrell in second at 20:06. Harper Creek’s Allegra Baird was. third in 20:16. Chance Miller, Sam Johnson and Ronnie Collins from the Saxon boys’ team all earned medals. Miller led the way, placing sixth in 17:09, with Johnson ninth in 17:26. It was the best time of the season for both of them. Ronnie Collins was 22nd in 18:11, just ahead of teammate Charles Surratt who was 24th in 18:22, a new personal record time. In fifth for the Saxon boys was Alex Beauchamp with a time of 19:08 in 30th over­ all. Brighton won the boys’ meet with 45 points, edging runner-up Parma Western which finished with 47. Lakeview was third with 70 points, followed by Hastings 91, Harper Creek 105 and Holt 182. Parma Western had the top three finishers, with Josiah Ottolini winning in 16:01. Jacob Inosencio was second in 16:30 and Lake Buseth third in 16:39. Overall the Saxon team had 15 runners set personal record and another 13 set season best times at the meet. Celebrate the SAXON SPIRIT I PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 sr To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, • ^GS JT’ iSince C. (A A I oip £ .T ^CECO^ www.hastingsmutiial.com are sponsoring a tailgate party to welcome back everyone for the school year with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the game with Forest Hills Northern, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the main entrance to Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The game will start at 7 p.m. SAXON SPIRIT let it show! 77589727 7a Saturday. The Vikings started really strong, avenging a loss from the previous Saturday at East Kentwood by topping Forest Hills Central 25­ 19, 25-15. Lakewood then topped Rockford 25-13, 25-13 before falling to Hudsonville 25-23, 25-19. “We could not get by the big double block and we struggled to reach high enough from their high powered offense,” said Rowland. “A bit more experience, smart shots and a quicker offense will help us in these situa­ tions.” Lakewood bounced back to beat Forest Hills Eastern 25-17, 25-20 and then after sit­ ting for nearly two and a half hours fell in three sets to East Kentwood to end the day. Reynhout had 52 kills, 13 blocks and two aces at the tournament. Smith added 26 kills, 24 digs, ten blocks and two aces. Gabie Shellenbarger passed up 118 assists, and also had 21 digs and eight kills. The Vikings got 11 kills, ten assists, 26 digs and seven aces from Grade Shellenbarger. Morris had ten assists, 64 digs and four aces. Benedict added five aces. Panthers shut out Schoolcraft for first KVA win Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team earned its first Kalamazoo Valley,Association victory of the season Monday, knocking off Schoolcraft 7-0. The visiting Panther team got two goals each from Lucas Hansen, Isaac Houtkooper and Keith Malachowski. Sam Morgan also scored once for the Panthers. Hansen and Noah Leinaar had two assists each for Delton, while Cole Mabie, and Malachowski had one each. Max Renaldo needed to make only one save to earn the shut out in goal for Panthers. The Panthers even their overall record at 4­ 4 with the victory and improve to 1-2 in the KVA. Delton Kellogg was scheduled to face Parchment Wednesday and will be back in action Saturday at home against Gobles at 10 a.m. The Panthers were in action last Saturday as well, scoring a 3-2 victory at Allegan. Malachowski scored all three Delton Kellogg goals, breaking a 2-2 tie with a penalty kick 13 minutes into the second half. Mabie assisted on the two Malachowski goals in the first half. Delton Kellogg outshot the Tigers 16-7 in the contest. The Tigers also scored on a PK in the game, using it to knot the score at 2-2 with 9:30 to play before the intermission. Renaldo made five saves in goal for Delton. HYAA Football 7th Grade The Hastings seventh grade football team continued its strong start to their season Saturday, improving to 2-0 record with a 44­ 14 win over Kalamazoo Christian. Scoring touchdowns for the Hastings team were Gabe Trick, JP SaintAmour, Elijah Smith and Jayden Benedict. The defense had an outstanding day, holding Kalamazoo Christian to less than 100 yards of total offense. Leading the defensive stand for Hastings were Tyler Kaiser, Noah Dunn, Jaedyn Sinclair, Ethan Bennett, Justin Dickerson, Collin Hawthorne, Griffin Seeber and Justin Triick. The coaching staff has been extremely pleased with the first two weeks of the season and have said this group of young men are eager to learn and be coached which have made their jobs easier and the results are a reflection of their hard work and effort. Hastings goalkeeper Peter Beck (left) looks out from behind a wall comprised of teammates (from left) Matt Banister, Drew Engle and Jacob Wilgus as Catholic Central’s Blare Gooch fires a free kick his way Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) HHS boys beat the Sailors 1-0 for first OK Gold victory The Saxons knocked off the defending league champions to earn their first OK Gold Conference victory of the season Tuesday. Hastings’ varsity boys’ soccer team downed South Christian 1-0 at the South Christian Athletic Complex. Justin Carlson scored the game’s lone goal, off an assist from Kraylan Pederson in the opening minutes of the second half. Hastings head coach Ben Conklin said both teams were able to create several scoring chances throughout the back-and-forth con­ test. Morgan Tolles narrowly missed putting the Saxons up two goals in the second half with a hard shot that flew just wide of the post. At the other end, Saxon goalkeeper Peter Beck recorded his third shut out of the season with help from the defense in front of him. The Saxons improve their overall record to 5-4 and their league record to 1-2 with the win. Hastings returns to league action at Wayland this evening. Grand Rapids Catholic Central and Hastings played a back-and-forth game in Hastings Thursday, but this time it was the Saxons who were left scoreless in a 2-0 Cougar victory. The Saxons managed ten shots on goal, with the help of eight comer kicks, in the loss. Conklin said his guys had one shot fly inches wide of the goal and another hit the crossbar. The Saxons’ Caleb Engle gets his head on a corner kick as the Catholic Central goalkeeper battles him from behind. (Photo by Perry Hardin) BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios X-Women 10-2; Sue’s Team 9-3; Team Turkey 9-3; Shirlee’s Grands 8-4; Look Insurance 5-7; Stekim Bombers 4.5-7.5; Moore Cubed 4.5-7.5; Mexican Connexion 4­ 8; Coleman Agency 3-9; 2 Guys and a Lady 3-9. High Game - Derrick M. 234; Kwinton 210; Devin M. 189. High Series - Derrick M. 660; Kwinton 558; Paula R. 529. Tuesday Night Mixed J-Bar 2; Dave Ramey Photography 8; Double BS 5; Boyce Milk Haulers 3. High Game - M. Wood 235; B. Smith 191; G. Hause 187; D. Benner 187; G. Heard 181; F. Smith 177; D. Wilkins 170; B. Ramey 154; M. Burd 146; M. Bryan 137. High Series - M. Wood 608; B. Smith 500. Monday Mixerettes Nashville Chiropractic 6-2; Dewey’s Auto Body 5-3; Dean’s Dolls 5-3; Kent Oil 4-4; Creekside Growers 4-4. Good Games and Series - S. Nash 168­ 391; D. Anders 159; M. Rodgers 176-451; A. Norton 135-351; J. Alflen 179-533; S. Dunham 174-456; N. Potter 158. Wednesday Mixed Boniface Construction 8-0; Court Side 6-2; Eye & ENT 5-3; Huver’s Auto Recycling 3-5; Brush Works Painting 2-0. Good Games and Series Women - D. Huver 150-433; J. Rice 175-479; T. Christopher 166-477; B. Smith 191-509; E. Ulrich 164-472. Good Games and Series Men - R. Fox 138; R. Boniface 165. Senior Citizens Evie’s Devils 6-2; Rosie’s 6-2; Sun Risers 5-3; Has Beens 5-3; Just Having Fun 5-3; Early Risers 4-4; Jan’s Team 4-4; Butterfingers 3-5; Pin Seekers 3-5; M&M’s 3-5; Kin Pins 3-5. Good Games and Series Women - F. Bell 174-492; K. Keeler 175; M. Kingsley 118­ 278; B. Maker 153; E. Ulrich 172-491; N. Boniface 168; G. Scobey 157; R. Murphy 150-384; D. Larsen 174-444; C. Stuart 158. Good Games and Series - R. Walker 165­ 397; R. Hart 134-387; G. Yoderl 78-491; B. Keeler 175; H. Bowman 195; K. Schantz 141; B. Terry 174; W. Madden 191-530; R. Boniface 160-424; L. Dunn 157; W. Talsma 165-479; R. McDonald 234-570; H. Gibson 155; G. Waggoner 189-501; B. Akers 182­ 499. Sunday Night Mixed Pinheads 6; Team 6 3; Happy Hookers 2.5; The Terribowls 2.5; The Wild Bunch 2; Team 5 0. Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Becker 204-550; S. Vandenburg 192. Men’s Good Games and Series - E. Garcia 199-508; A. Kinney 191-494; S. Jewell 167-422; DK. McKee 222; D. McKee 221; B. Kelley 175; W. Case 173. Saxon Sports Shorts JV Girls’ Golf The Hastings’ JV girls’ golf team defeated Grand Rapids Catholic Central Monday 242 to 247. . The Saxon team was led by Sarah Debolt and Kayla Carlson. The Saxon followed that up by topping Byron Center Tuesday 248 to 282. The Saxons were once again led by Debolt and Carlson. JV Cross Country Hastings’ Claire Harris, Zoe Engle and Lindsey Spurlock earned medals at the Lakeview Invitational in the JV cross country race Saturday in Battle Creek. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-09-25.pdf 91591c0fdf352d9d945267e798fbbc4e PDF Text Text Message of compassion touches thousands Dave Jasperse moving to next chapter See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 to the Interests inrp 1856 804879110187 1070490102590500000049058195427 U +■ CAR-R r LOT**C 003 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 Thursday, September 25, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 37 NEWS BRIEFS Community breakfast planned in Dowling Saturday Country Chapel United Methodist Church will host a free community breakfast Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. This will be part of the Dowling Days celebration. Airport Appreciation Day is Sept. 27 Free hot-dogs, potato chips, soda and even free airplane rides will be the highlight of Airport Appreciai ion Day Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport. The all-free event is for Barry .... fents.^d nmJO. a.m. fo z p.m. The freS’ airplane rides will be offered for youngsters from first through 12th grades on a firstcome, first-served basis. The airport is located at 2505 Murphy Drive, off of State Road east of Hastings. Serenity Club to host open house , The Barry County Serenity Club Inc. now offers a permanent space for people with all kinds of addictions to attend meetings, sit and visit with oth­ ers informally, or just have a place to hang out for a while. The club will officially open its new facility at 301 S. Michigan St., Hastings, Saturday, Sept. 27, with a community open house from noon to 4 p.m. A brief presentation will begin around 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend and find out more about Serenity Club, its goals and its pur­ pose. The center will be open daily from about 8:30 a.m. until 10 or 11 p.m. The goal is to have the center open 365 days per year, possibly even host­ ing special events, such as potluck meals and football-game-watching parties. * Weather phenomena is topic of SLR class Kellogg Community College Ingructor Ron Smith will be conduct­ ing a class entitled “Weather Phenomena” beginning Thursdays, Oct. 2 through Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. Smith will, explore the science behind weather and discuss the how, what and why of different weather phenomena and its impact on human lives. The four-week class will meet at the KCC Hastings Fehsenfeld Campus on West Gun Lake Road near Hastings. Fee information may be obtained or registration made by call­ ing the KCC Fehsenfeld Center, 269­ 948-9500, ext. 2803. PRICE 750 Four commissioners approve pay raise Reports on animal shelter inconsistent by Constance Cheeseman and Doug VanderLaan Too many animals, too many people and not enough money. » Barry County commissioners weren’t able to do much at Tuesday’s meeting on the first two issues having to do with the county’s ani­ mal shelter and a zoning concern over a home on Bristol Lake, but they were able to address* the third by awarding themselves a 1 percent pay raise. The raise was the first of a two-step pay increase which, some commissioners say, is merely correcting a long-standing compensa­ tion inequity. In addition to the 1 percent increase in their pay, commissioners, who have always received a monthly check, will now be paid on a bi-weekly basis like all other elected offi­ cials and county employees. That will mean more compensation for commissioners who opt for a “payment in lieu of’ taking the coun­ ty’s health insurance coverage. Because those cash payments — equal to 15 per cent of the county’s cost of the insurance coverage for which a commissioner would be eligible — are made bi-weekly, commissioners missed out on one PILO payment each month, effec­ tively reducing their PILO compensation to 7.5 percent. “I still can’t support this,” said Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg, who had voted last week against bringing the resolution forward for formal approval. “It [the pay raise] is an arbitrary number without any study into the issue. The assumption that the pay sched­ ule set up was faulty neglects the possibility that maybe there was a good reason for it. I just don’t understand why we give a pay increase.” A proponent ” of the resolution, Commissioner Jim DeYoung responded that every other county employee received a com­ pensation of far more than the requested 1 percent. “To say we don’t deserve anything as opposed to those that got twice that amount is silly,” said DeYoung. Board Chair Joyce Snow noted that both the pay increase and the change to bi-weekly compensation in order to proved the full PILO benefit would cost less than $1,000 per year for the entire board. “It’s correcting an inequity from years ago,” she said. The commissioner-compensation package passed on a 4-3 vote with Commissioners DeYoung, Howard Gibson, Snow and Jim Dull approving, and Stolsonburg, Ben Geiger and Jon Smelker casting negative votes. As contentious as the money issue was, commissioners would have appreciated the same resolute solution to the other two issues raised during the meeting’s public comment periods. “You have hired a cat hoarder as director of this facility,” charged Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker of the county’s ani­ mal shelter and its director Diana Newman following an investigative visit he made after receiving a civil complaint filed by Hastings resident Elden Shellenbarger. “The shelter is registered to a capacity of being able to house 27 dogs and 20 cages with multiple cats, plus four cages for quarantine. The shelter currently houses 144 cats with 20 fostered out, and 102 dogs with none fostered. There is a dog that has been housed for 350 days, when all the animals, per the shelters’ regulations, are limited to 90 days. “I know we want to have a no-kill shelter, but this is criminal and ridiculous to pen up this many animals for several days over the 90-day limits. The stench is ridiculous and complaints have been filed with the county health department and the department of agri­ culture. ' “This borders on criminal, and we will be reviewing this with the prosecutor,” said Baker. “Animals cooped up in pens- are suf­ fering, and this is not humane.” Board members sat motionless while the comments were spoken, although Geiger, DeYoung and Smelker voiced intentions to request additional focus and information be presented to the board for discussion. County Administrator Michael Brown said he had visited the shelter last week and the issue of the population of the animals was communicated with the advisory board over­ seeing operations of the shelter and added that a trustee was at the shelter when he visited. “We are addressing the population size to See RAISES, page 7 Lake wood school board president resigns No longer able to navigate ‘muckjilled bogs’ by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer After months of discord between the board of education, administration and the Lakewood community, Board President Barry Vezino says he no longer has the heart or energy for what’s become a relentless volun­ teer position. Vezino’s letter of resignation, effective immediately, was read by Vice President Jeff Gibbs, who now assumes Vezino’s position, at Monday’s workshop meeting. The resignation comes with many people speaking up about what they believe was the board’s lack of leadership, administration’s failure to protect students, and the failure of both to acknowledge their mistakes or make any apologies for doing so. In his statement, Vezino said that when he ran for a seat on the board eight years ago, it was a time of turmoil in the district. He felt then that he could take a step back, look at the whole picture, and work as a board to move the district forward in a positive manner. He went on to say that the board did manage, and new policies were created as a result. Vezino then referred to the current turmoil surrounding the district, with different events, stances and in a differ­ ent environment, lie Y,iat^d that the board looked at what happened, where the district under different was, and where it needed to go. He said it would be neither quick nor easy to address all issues and in a matter that satisfies all, but that they will be in the best interest of the district overall. The most recent turmoil began with See RESIGNS, page 12 An empty chair marks the resignation of Lakewood Public Schools Board President Barry Vezino, who resigned at the board’s Sept. 22 workshop. City council continues negotiations with AT&T by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings City Council rejected AT&T’s fourth bid since the fall of 2013 and directed staff to continue to negotiate with the cellularand Internet-service provider with a counter offer similar to its other tower leases. The council heard a report Monday evening from City Manager Jeff Mansfield on AT&T’s latest offer for a lease agreement to install its equipment on the city’s north water tower. AT&T’s latest proposed lease agreement includes no up-front payment, right of first refusal, and a $2,300-per-month payment to the city, with a 10 percent increase every five years for six five-year terms until 2044. As an alternate, AT&T offered the city a one-time payment of $301,000 for a 99-year easement. Council members rejected the 99-year agreement, saying they did not want to saddle their grandchildren with an agreement they had made with the telecommunications com­ pany. The council directed Mansfield to offer AT&T a lease agreement similar to those it has with Amer/Tower and Sprint. Amer/Tower pays $2,165 per month with a 4 percent annu­ al increase, in addition to a $20,000 one-time payment. The Amer/Tower agreement can be renewed for eight five-year terms ending 2060. Sprint pays $2,081 per month with a 4 per­ cent annual increase until 2016, when its con­ tract with the city is up for renewal. The council’s proposal is for AT&T to pay rental of $2,165 per month with a 4 percent annual increase and six five-years terms until 2044, first right of refusal and a one-time pay­ ment of $5,000. While Mansfield said he was concerned AT&T may decide to install its equipment in a neighboring township, council member Brenda McNabb-Stange said she was sure AT&T would not want to lose the service the Hastings location offers its many customers who live in the area or travel through it. In other business, the council: • Held a public hearing on and approved resolution to adopt the City of Hastings Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which details the municipality’s parks, recreational facilities and plans for their maintenance and improve­ ment during the next five years. • Held a public hearing and adopted a reso­ lution approving a PA 198 tax abatement for Co-Dee Stamping and authorizing Mayor Frank Campbell and Hastings City Clerk Tom Emery to sign a letter of agreement. • Heard a presentation from George Holzworth, the City Waste Water Treatment Plant operator from Mead & Hunt, on recent improvements to the facility. • Observed Campbell present Dave Logan, vice president of the Charlton Park Board with a proclamation recognizing the historic village and recreation area for the way it has enriched the community for 78 years. • Approved a request from Valeriez Byrnes, executive director of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance to hold the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament in June 2015. • Accepted the resignation is Ted Bustance from the city’s zoning board of appeals. • Approved the following three bids as rec­ ommended by Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach: 2014-15 tree trimming and removal from Hometown Tree Service in the amount of $220 each for removals and $75 each for trimming for an estimated cost of $22,200; digital entry sign from Postema Signs and Graphics in an amount not to exceed $34,975; 2014-15 hot mix asphalt paving and hand patching to A-l Asphalt Inc. in the amount of $105 per ton for top course and $105 per ton for base course for an esti­ mated total of $38,500; and, 2014 street trees to Landmark Trucking in an amount not to exceed $16,720. • Approved a contract with CSZ Appraisal and Assessing for reappraisal services. • Heard a report form Hastings City Police Chief Jeff Pratt. Pratt told the council that Sunday, Sept. 28, Dale Boulter, who has been on the force since 2006 and has been a detec­ tive sergeant for two years, will be promoted to the position of deputy chief of police. Pratt said Eric Ingram has passed the promotional procedure and will assume the detective ser­ geant post effective on the same date. Ingram has worked for the city since 1995 and has previously performed duties of a patrol officer and patrol sergeant. Pratt added that with Shawn Olmstead completing his training, the police department is once again fully staffed. • Approved a grant application to fund Playing at the Plaza children’s programing in 2015. • Approved a traffic control order that elim­ inates parking on West Apple Street except on the north side of the 700 and 800 blocks. �Page 2 — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Hastings Area Schools welcomes four additional new teachers As students in Hastings Area Schools returned to class after Labors Day weekend, they were greeted by 14 new faces, four of the district’s 15 new teachers were hired just days before the start of the new semester, and the new middle school English language arts teacher was hired just over a week ago. Following are brief biographies of each of the four most recent teachers to join the faculty: Lesa Kenney, a Western Michigan University graduate who majored in Spanish and education, is teaching Spanish II, Spanish III and advanced Spanish grammar and con­ versation at Hastings High School. Kenney did her internship at Battle Creek Central in 2007. Her first teaching job was Spanish I, II, and III from 2008 to 2010 at Albion Senior High School. Kenney then taught the elementary immersion program for kindergarten through sixth grade at Maple Valley Schools in 2010-11; after that program was cut, Kenney was the bilingual support person at Springfield Middle School while completing 40 hours of training to become a highly qualified interpreter in Spanish. Kenney then traveled between Pennfield High School and Middle School for two years before coming to Hastings at the beginning of this school year. Kenney said she was drawn to Hastings because she now has the opportunity to work full-time and exclusively in her content area. She said she most looks forward to being a part of the transition and development of the Spanish curriculum and to work with a great group of students. Lisa Haight, a Michigan State University graduate, who majored in special education and English language arts, is teaching all sub­ jects in the sixth-through-eighth-grade self­ contained special education classroom at Hastings Middle School. Haight completed her student teaching at Willow Ridge Elementary in Grand Ledge and was a long-term substitute last year at Ionia Middle School. She said she was drawn to Hastings because it is a district similar in size to where she did her student teaching and is close to her home. She said she is looking forward to getting to know all of her students and building relation­ ships with them throughout the year and get­ ting established in her own classroom. Rebekah Michalak, a graduate of with a major in early childhood education, is teach­ ing Young Fives at Northeastern Elementary. After her college graduation, she taught pre­ school for two years. Michalak said she was drawn to Hastings because her fiance also works Hastings and she has heard good things about the town. She said she is looking forward to getting to know her students and their families and helping prepare them for kindergarten. ; Michalak said she appreciates how the staff and community members have made her feel so welcome the first week of school. Barb Schmidt, a MSU graduate, who majored in English and minored in French, is teaching seventh and eighth grade English language arts at the middle school. This is Schmidt’s first year teaching. She was eighth grade ELA student teacher at Eaton Rapids Middle School. Schmidt said she was drawn to Hastings because it reminds of her of Eaton Rapids where she was a student teacher and said she is looking forward to getting to know all of the students. • . Rebekah Michalak Cadillac-LaSalle latest museum opening at Gilmore The Gilmore Car Museum will again make history when it celebrates the grand opening of the new Cadillac-LaSalle Club Museum and Research Center Sunday, Sept. 28. Located on the grounds of the Gilmore Car Museum, the new 10,000-square-foot build­ ing is dedicated to maintaining and exhibiting collectible Cadillacs and LaSalles, with the focus of the new museum and research center being to protect, promote and share the excit­ ing history of these premier automobiles as well as their impact in the United States and worldwide over the past 100-plus years. Throughout history, Cadillac has set the standard for automotive excellence since 1902, when Henry Leland persuaded the owners of a failing Detroit car company to reorganize and build cars using his precisiondesigned and manufactured engine. Henry Leland had worked as a precision machinist for Colt firearms in Connecticut before moving to Detroit and starting his own machine shop. His precision and demand for accuracy led Cadillac to become one of the most prestigious American autos, referred to as “the standard of the world.” LaSalle was introduced in 1927 to fill the price gap between Buick and Cadillac, and was produced through 1940. The marque is credited with moving General Motors’ styling away from engineering and creating its own department: the “Art and Colour Design A comedy adapted by Christopher Sergei. Based on the book by Leonard Wibberley THORRRPPLE P L H Y E H S Oct 2, 3,4 at 7PM and Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2PM proudly present. in the Dennison Performing Arts Center 231 South Broadway, Hastings, MI Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens, students & children All Seats $7-on Thursday, October 2nd. (Open to the Public Dress Rehearsal) Tickets may be reserved by calling The Thomapple Arts Council at 269 945 2002 or purchased at the door - Seating is limited The Thomapple Players is a non-profif organization providing theatrical opportunities to the Barry County area. For more information, call |269) 945-2332 i Ccwraufiity Members of the Community Theatre Association of Michigan Thornapple 'Arts Council BARR/ Studio,” headed by Harley Earl. The Cadillac and LaSalle Club was estab­ lished in 1958 to encourage preservation of early Cadillacs and LaSalles. Then in 1995, determined to preserve the Cadillac legacy, several members of the Cadillac and LaSalle Club founded the Cadillac-LaSalle Club Museum and Research Center, and the process of site selection, building designs and fundraising began. “After an exhaustive survey of potential museum partners across the country, we are pleased to be joining the Gilmore Car Museum,” said of the club. The all-new 10,000-square-foot museum structure is modeled after a 1948 dealership design from the pages of General Motors’ book Planning Automobile Dealer Properties of that year. The grand opening of the Cadillac-LaSalle Museum will contain the excitement and anticipation reminiscent of how the new model year cars were unveiled each September at local dealerships, said Michael Spezia, executive director of the Gilmore Car Museum. Prior to the opening, the showroom win­ dows will be completely covered with a ban­ ner announcing “See the New Standard of the World — Cadillac for 1948.” Sunday Sept. 28, starting at 2 p.m. as part of the museum’s dedication ceremony, the covering will be removed to unveil the new museum and wel­ come the public inside for the first time. “With the addition of the Cadillac-LaSalle Museum to the Gilmore campus, we now become one of the more unique historic desti­ nations — not just within the car-collecting hobby but with the general public as well,” said Spezia. Within the new museum, guests will find nearly two dozen automobiles, including a rare 1903 example from of Cadillac’s first This architectural rendering shows the new 10,000-square-foot museum, which is modeled after a dealership design from the 1948 General Motors5 book Planning Automobile Dealer Properties. (Photo courtesy of Gilmore Car Museum) year of production; a 1937 LaSalle convert­ ible sedan, 1957 Cadillac Brougham used in the film “Driving Miss Daisy,” as well as a 1992 Indy 500 Pace car and the 2003 Cadillac Sixteen show car. Prominent in the showroom on opening day and paying homage to the vintage dealer­ ship’s facade will be two 1948 Cadillacs — a 60 Special Sedan and a 75 Series Limousine. Besides the automobiles displayed within the new museum, visitors also will find an array of artifacts, memorabilia and education­ al exhibits that tell the entire story of Cadillac and LaSalle. Tributes will be made to Cadillac’s founder Henry Leland, to the firm’s production history, its support of the Arsenal of Democracy during World War II and its history of providing presidential limousines. Hundreds of Cadillac and LaSalle automo­ biles, owners, enthusiasts and club members are expected to attend the event, which is open to the public. Special guests will include Dave Leone, Cadillac brand lead executive chief engineer; Margaret Dunning, age 104, who is a renowned philanthropist and auto enthusiast; as well as many other Cadillac design and engineering retirees. Cadillac and LaSalle owners who are mem­ bers of the national Cadillac-LaSalle Club also can take part in the weekend-long Cadillac Fall Festival. The Gilmore Car Museums is on Hickory Road near the intersection with M-43. The 90-acre site includes a collection of more than 375 vehicles, a small town train depot, 1930s gas station, 1941 diner, and a re-created auto dealerships including 1918 Franklin, 1928 Ford Model A, 1930s Lincoln. The museum also serves as home to the Classic Car Club of America Museum, the Pierce-Arrow Museum, the H.H. Franklin Club Museum, the Model A Ford Foundation Museum and Lincoln Motorcar Foundation Museum, which also opened on the Gilmore campus earlier this year. To learn more about the Gilmore Car Museum and the Cadillac and LaSalle Club, visit GilmoreCarMuseum.org and cadillaclasalleclub.org. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — Page 3 Message of compassion touches more than 3,000 Barry County hearts First Presbyterian Church Youth Leader Jason Scoles previews for sisters Katie and Heather Price Saturday’s inspiring presen­ tation by Beth Nimmo, the mother of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the April 1999 Columbine High School shooting. by Doug VanderLaan Editor Her encounter with evil leaves anyone who listens to Beth Nimmo tense and uneasy. It’s not the story that the Colorado mother likes to tell, but the death of her daughter, Rachel Scott, in the deadly 1999 school shooting at Columbine High School makes the rest of Nimmo’s story even more inspiring and powerful — especially for young people. Nimmo told that gripping story to more than 3,000 high school students in Barry County during a visit last week visit that also included presentations at a youth rally Saturday at • First Presbyterian Church in Hastings and at a community event that evening at Central Auditorium. “A life committed to kindness can change the world,” Nimmo related at Saturday’s youth rally in describing her daughter’s life, which biecame even more revealing following the c of her journals after her death. ^1 am airiazed as her mother, arid I am hum­ bled by her heart.” Nimmo used thbse journals and photos of Rachel’s artwork to reveal a life of faith and courage in standing for what she believed, especially in her life’s last moments when her beliefs were questioned by one of the two school gunmen. Scott had previously befriended that gun­ man/a classmate whose own artwork Scott accepted but challenged for its violent content. “Beth Nimmo shared a message of forgive­ ness, of compassion, of hope and of encour­ agement to our students,” said Chris Macklin, principal of Hastings High School, one of three schools Nimmo visited Friday. “She challenged our high school teens to accept the reality of what negative attitudes and bully behavior can bring. She challenged all of us to make the right choices, choices that allow every kind of student to get the education they seek without the foolishness of intolerance.” As a teenager, Rachel Scott did exhibit a remarkable compassion for others. “She was a seer,” said her mother Saturday. “She could see hope, she could see pain, and The spoken and visual presentation of Rachel Scott’s life by her mother, Beth Nimmo, proves to be a heart-tugging story for Barry County last weekend. Her nationwide work in support of encouraging; young people has earned Beth Nimmo the title, “Poet of Columbine.” No stop she’s made, however, has featured a billboard announcing her visit. Last weekend’s presentations at three area high schools, at a First Presbyterian Church youth rally, and at a community gathering at Central Auditorium in Hastings were made possible with the help of Doug DeCamp (left), and Dr. James Spindler. she could see disappointment.” Nimmo said that perspective is exactly how she approaches presentations to teenagers today, so many of whom, she said, carry a hopelessness in their faces and a sadness in their eyes. Much of that, she maintained, comes from the pressures of peer groups and impossibly high academic standards. “Students felt the message was a positive one and it brought into perspective the effect that bullying has on all students,” said Delton High School Principal Lucas Trierweiler. “Many lessons were learned, many hearts were touched, and many thoughts were pre­ sented for students as they continue forward with the great message that was delivered.” In one journal entry read by her mother, Scott observed that “tomorrow is not a prom­ ise, but a chance.” It’s an outlook that, Nimmo said, tells her that her daughter’s life may have been lived just for the purpose in which she’s now engaged, encouraging young people. ' “God was doing something in her life that I didn’t know about,” Nimmo told her audience Saturday. In remarks made previous to her Barry County visit, she added,, “we could not have created as powerful a message for peo­ ple today had it not been for what Rachel went through.” At Thornapple Kellogg High School, Nimmo’s message was so powerful that Principal Tony Petersen reported several stu­ dents went up to hug Nimmo and thank her for sharing her daughter’s story. He said some teachers continued the discussion in their classrooms following the all-school assembly. “Our students were an incredible audience that gave Beth a standing ovation at the end,” said Petersen. “It is my hope that the message , sticks with our jOdents as they are challenged ? to be kind and show compassion to one anoth­ er. TK has a strong foundation built on fami­ ly and community, and we hope to use that foundation to build upon throughout the school year. We want to make TKHS a place where everyone feels welcomed and everyone matters.” That’s exactly the vision Nimmo knows her daughter saw when she wrote in a school essay that, “I have this theory that if one per­ son can go out of their way to show compas­ sion that it will start a chain reaction of the same.” Commemorative T-shirts mark last’ weekend’s special visit to Barry County by Beth Nimmo, mother of Columbine High School shooting victim Rachel Scott. BARRY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ® » ® t S'. Oh my goodness.... the rumors are flying Well here’s one FACT! ■ s ■» ? *.*'.*■' .. = -r, - * « ft * * ® .. , * * - - r » « '• ■ a. - ' ft ’ % . "*.•••# * .. ’ * * . ■•» .. , ft ‘ . to The shelter is hosting a * . • c, • .. .. • Friday, September 26 • 4-7pm At the Shelter Meet and Greet the Animals \ : * '■ " A " . t \ ’ .a * " * ' » '■ * Meet and Greet the Volunteers Talk with Director, Diana Newman ,„„.and find out what^s really going on Barry County Animal Shelter A praise band made up of students from Calvin College, Kuyper College, and Holland Christian High School kick off Saturday’s youth rally. Band members are (from left) Luke Brandsen, bass; Jenny LaJoye, piano; Josh Pressley, drums; Shane Brandsen, lead guitar; and Lyndsay DeGroot, vocals. 540 N. Industrial Park Dr., Hastings, MI 49058 77589851 �Page 4 — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you SCC? Reedy and waiting Bosley's Dave Jasperse isn't retiring— just moving to next chapter ■ A white egret stands among the tall reeds while a mute swan paddles along the Thornapple River near the Irving dam last week. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Ready to debate Banner Jan. 30, 1947 Hastings Debaters —. pictured here are members of the Hastings High debate squad who participated in the inter-school elimination contest and are entered in the district debate contest to be held at Lansing Eastern High School Feb. 12. At Lansing, they will face teams from Battle Creek, Grand Rapids Union, Lansing Eastern and a team from a Twin Valley school. Local debaters above, posed standing with their coach, Stanley Wheater (left) are Pat Hodges, Arnold Wilson, Lach Foster, Charles Gwinn and (seated) Norma Jaksec and Alan Rider. (Banner photo by Barth) Have you met? As a retired college math professor, Nolan Hudson works the numbers pretty well. He’s got shortcuts for -determining the year his 54-year bride Joan and he were married by thinking in tens. He can talk about seven-step geometry theorems and how to cut them to six steps. He can also tell you that poverty, hunger, and homelessness are numbers that are not improving in Barry County. That’s the big reason why Nolan and Joan Hudson have been involved in the annual Barry County CROP Hunger Walk since they chose Nashville as their retirement home following a 36-year teaching career at Ferris State University in Big Rapids. “I used to be a CROP recruiter when we were living in Reed City while teaching at Ferris,” recalls Nolan, 77. “When we moved here in 2000, there was a CROP Walk held that fall, so where did we end up? At the CROP Walk, of course.” Four years later, the couple became the coordinators for one of Barry County’s biggest fundraising events, and, with this year’s 32nd annual CROP Walk Sunday, Oct. 12, along the trails of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, the Hudsons will be celebrating their 15th year at the helm. Helping those who struggle has been an important part of life for the couple. Since a colleague from college days at Central Michigan University asked Nolan to help roof a dining hall at a local camp, Hudson has rarely been without a hammer. He soon became the three-year manager of the camp, started a summer math camp to boost the skills of struggling students, and made regu­ lar trips with campers to the Ferris campus where they could build a college dream. Both Nolan and the former Joan Bell, 78, a Nashville native, are regular music leaders at Thomapple Manor where Nolan plays guitar and Joan helps residents turn pages or even coaxes lyrics from declining memo­ ries. “It’s rubbed off on the kids,” says Nolan of grown children Katherine, an executive assistant at Otterbein College in Ohio, and Ryan, a retired Air Force veteran who lives in California. “Our grandson, Dominic, just completed his Eagle Scout project in which he collected used firefighting equipment from all over the nation and shipped it for Nolan and Joan Hudson use in Third World countries.” For their heart for others and their shining the light oh families in need in our area, Nolan and Joan Hudson are truly Barry County Bright Lights. have — Nolan’, Ditto — Joan. If I were president: I’d help more people — Joan; I’d concentrate more on helping the poor and those people working but who are struggling — Nolan. Favorite teacher: Paul “Pop” Elo, my high school math teacher. He challenged [us] to think, and anything was fair game. — Nolan; Mrs. Allen in fourth or fifth grade. She was always willing to help, and she never put you down — Joan. World’s biggest challenge: Learning to live together and quit picking on each other — Joan; Finding ways to accept each other as we are. Forget the past, work for the future — Nolan. ■ Idea of perfect happiness: Being able to get up in the morning, knowing you’re in the right place and being satisfied with it — Nolan. Greatest president: Gerald Ford. He brought us together. He taught us about for­ giveness — Nolan; Ditto — Joan. Best trip: Seeing the 9-11 Monument in New York City F- Joan; The three months I taught in Mexico — Nolan. Advice I’d give a young person: Slow down and be thankful for things people do for you — Joan’, Don’t speak too fast or too quickly, and be respectful. — Nolan. TTait I admire in ojther people: How some older people can help younger ones to understand — Joan. Trait I wish I had: To keep my mouth shout once in a while and to not be so quick to respond — Nolan. Best thing about Barry County: No matter where you walk, people always seem to be so friendly — Joan; The people I’ve met as part of the CROP Walk. People here care about the needs of others — including churches and businesses. We’ve had such great support — Nolan. Last time I was inspired: During a three-month teaching assignment in Mexico and seeing how much sacrifice parents make for their children to go to school. — Nolan Favorite guitar player: I don’t even know. Not me, for sure.— Nolan’, Nolan. — Joan. Favorite book: I’m not a reader. — Joan. A book of stories written by a Catholic priest on the second coming of Christ. Sorry, can’t remember author’s name. — Nolan. Best advice ever received: A pastor Each week, The Banner profiles a person friend recommended I teach for a year who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ before making a final decision on becoming vide a quick peek each week at some of a missionary. That was 50 years ago. I never Barry County’s stars. looked back — Nolan '. Do you know someone who should be Favorite song: “How Great Thou Art” — „ featured because of volunteer work, fun­ Joan', “In the Garden Jesus Prayed.” I loving personality, for the stories he -or she always raised my hand for it during fourth has to tell or any other reason? Send infor­ grade song requests — Nolan. mation to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 If I could have 6 do-over:’ I wouldn’t N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or change a thing. I’m satisfied with what I email news@j-adgraphics.com. One thing in life most of us don’t like to deal with — change. For Dave Jasperse, the sale of his pop­ ular Bosley Pharmacy drug store business after 30 years was a difficult decision and one that will change his life forever, just as it will the customers who have enjoyed his special customer service for so many years. “I’m 71 years old, it’s time to retire,” said Jasperse, in our reports of the sale. “I’ve never had to do this before, but I’ll bet it’s never an easy thing to do.” Dave had one thing figured out, though, and that’s not surprising for one of our com­ munity’s most astute and generous business people. He knew that he couldn’t retire from something, he had to retire to some­ thing. That’s where we’re all fortunate because he still has plans to be involved in this community. As part of the announcement that he had sold his business to Walgreens, Jasperse related that he was going to hold a closeout sale for all of the remaining non-pharmaceutical merchandise in his store on South Jefferson Street, then remodel and re-open later this year with a “new business idea.” That’s just what you might expect from a guy who has played a role in a business history that dates back to 1851 when J.P. Roberts opened the first drug store in town, and now concludes as the last inde­ pendent pharmacy in Hastings after more than 163 years of business. Let’s look at a little history of the little business that became the South Jefferson Street giant: In 1857, F.D. Ackley opened the second drug store in town and ran it until he took on a partner named Slade in 1870. In April of 1874, they sold the busi­ ness to Fred Hopkins and Chaducy A. Barnes. Two years later, Barnes bought out Hopkins and changed the name to City Drug Store. The following year, Barnes took on another partner named Wanzer. Those two ran the store until they sold it to the Russell Brothers who turned around and sold it to W.J. and L.L. Holloway who continued in the business for nearly 30 years. On April 11, 1918, the Holloways sold ;the business to my graiidfather, B.A. LyBarker, who changed the store name to the Prescription Drug Store. The store was located on Main Street where Hodges Jewelry is today. LyBarker ran the busi­ ness until he ,sold it to Ken Hoffman in 1952. Twelve years later, due to medical problems, Hoffman sold the business to Bob Lapo who had purchased Tom Taffee’s drug store in the next block in 1962. Lapo merged the two stores, mov­ ing into the Taffee location until he pur­ chased the former Montgomery Ward building on South Jefferson Street where the store is today. In 1970, Lapo sold the business to Jim Bosley from Ionia. Shortly after making the purchase, Bosley hired a young Ferris State College graduate named Dave Jasperse to manage the store until Dave and his wife, Emily, purchased the busi­ ness in April 1984. This was just the beginning of a unique operation that con­ tinued to grow over the years, thanks to Dave’s creative vision for business and community promotion. Since Dave has owned the store, Bosley Pharmacy managed to fend off many competitors and probably would have been able to compete with Walgreens had Dave been 10 to 15 years younger. Dave isn’t your typical merchant. His emphasis on promoting South Jefferson Street has earned him a place in Hastings retail history that will last for years. “It’s a disadvantage not being on a main street,” explained Dave, “so, by publiciz­ ing the street [South Jefferson], it gave customers the idea that this was the place to do business. With the emphasis on South Jefferson Street, Dave was able to What do you grow his business with support from all of the other businesses on his street who also benefited from the continual marketing. He also used a unique weekly advertis­ ing style in the Reminder, where his fullpage advertisements always included room for the “South Jefferson Street News,” his hand-written column that pro­ moted everything from local arts and fes­ tivals to community service projects to neighboring businesses. As part of this format, Dave playfully called local citizens to action by reading a poem in the store, singing a song or speaking their views on his special soap­ box. He’s also the guy who helped spear­ head the “Biggest Little Parade in the State of Michigan” on Street Patrick’s Day, which has now become a South Jefferson Street tradition in mid-March. Dave recalled in one Reminder story that, “some guy came in this week and sang ‘Danny Boy.’ I’ve been waiting for five years for that to happen.” There’s a sign in Dave’s office that speaks volumes as to the kind of retailer he’s become in our community. “Business is great,” says the sign, “peo­ ple are terrific, and life is wonderful.” What a great way for any retailer or person that works with people to start a new day. So many small businessmen dwell on the problems they face every day, Dave focuses on what could be and what is. That focus has always led him to his most important cause — his cus­ tomers. From the early years until today, Bosley Pharmacy was known for its reputation for taking care of customers, and that will be Dave’s legacy. People trust him, they feel that he cares about them and, in return, they have received the kind of service that’s hard to find these days. Bosley Pharmacy became a model for a business where customers bought goods and services from a local merchant who not only provided customer service, he supported the community and contributed to its success. “You have to be different enough to make people want to come to your store,” said Dave in an interview for a story in the Hastings Banner in 1992. - As part, of Bosley ’s history, he built a J customer base of more than 6,000, filling over 100,000 prescriptions per year. He ' made South Jefferson Street a destination. “We’ve never had a down year,” Dave said in last week’s Banner story. “Even in 1992, when the Kmart pharmacy, the hos­ pital’s pharmacy and Hook’s Pharmacy opened within months of one another, and we still didn’t have a down year.” No doubt that was due in large part to a long-time tradition of taking care of his customers, employees and the community as a whole. When Dave wasn’t working at the store, he served on the Hastings City Council for more years than any other per­ son. He won his first city council election on Nov. 4, 1975, and he continues today as the longest-serving member of both the city council and the planning commission. During his years in business, Dave was recognized for his many accomplish­ ments. He was vice chair and chair of the United Way campaign and president of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, which gave him its Business of the Year Award in 1975. In the early 1980s, Dave received a Positive Action for Tomorrow Award from the Barry County Futuring Committee. The local Elks Club honored him as Citizen of the Year, and he has been a member of the Hastings Rotary Club since 1977. In 2009, he received that club’s Red Rose citation and, as part of the presentation ceremony, Randy Teegardin paid tribute to his colleague. “He is a very considerate public ser- Continued next page think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Result will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: President Barack Obama’s announce­ ment that U.S. medical and military resources will join the fight against the African ebola outbreak characterized the deadly sickness as “an international threat.” Do you feel at risk that ebola may spread to America? « 81% 19% Yes No For this week: ArtPrize, the largest art competition in the world, opened its 19-day exhi­ bition in Grand Rapids yesterday with a number of Barry County artists entered. Do you plan to attend? Yes □ No □ • w 1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — Page 5 Continued from previous page----------vant,” said Teegardin, who served with Jasperse on the planning commission. “Dave was always open-minded and willing to listen to all sides of an issue before coming to any kind of a conclusion.” Another Rotarian, Oscar deGoa, a longtime friend and neighbor, once said, “He’s one of the most generous people I know.” Due to his commitment to community, Dave was honored by the local bar associa­ tion with the Liberty Bell Award in 1997. In all his work as a businessman and as a community booster, Dave was following in the shoes of his store’s former owners, many of whom constantly sought special ideas on how best to promote the business. Like Dave, some of the former owners were involved in government. All of them were dedicated to making Hastings a better place to do business. Throughout the community, most people knew they could count on Bosley Pharmacy to sponsor a sports team, buy magazine sub­ scriptions for'the local libraries and schools and support community activities throughout the year. My mother once wrote the “Shop Talk” column for the Reminder, and I’ll always remember a 1975 column in which she told of catching Claude Gardner, owner of the for­ mer Gardner Pharmacy, at Bosley’s selling tickets for the annual Kiwanis Travelogue series. “I could always count on Dave to buy the first ticket from me,” Gardner told my moth­ er on that day. From his soapbox to his weekly column to his generous support for all things local, Dave has exemplified something that Margaret Mead once said of people who make a differ­ ence in our lives. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world,” said Mead. “Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” I don’t think Daye ever thought he could change the world, but he’s impacted our little comer of it with his formula for doing busi­ ness in Hastings for more than 40 years. As a pharmacist, a businessman and a per­ son, Dave Jasperse always has had the cure for a bad day: the words on his sign that makes everyone feel better — “Business is great, people are terrific and life is wonder­ ful.” It doesn’t get any better than that. Thanks Dave, for all you’ve done for our community. Be like a greeting card and keep on giving. Fred Jacobs, Graphics vice president J-Ad Tobacco-prevention efforts are underfunded To the editor: I am concerned about the low funding lev­ els for tobacco prevention and control pro­ gramming in Michigan. Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in our community. Tobacco prevention and control programs help keep our children from starting tobacco, and help our friends and neighbors who use tobacco quit. A substantial minority (about 20 percent) of Barry County residents smoke. In 2009, an estimated 77 Barry residents died of tobaccorelated disease — more than all who died of suicide, drug overdose, and auto accidents combined. And for every Barry County resi­ dent who dies of tobacco,, another 20 individ­ uals struggle with tobacco-related disease. More than 80 percent of tobacco users start tobacco before age 18. Therefore, tobacco use is the most common fatal condition that pres­ ents during childhood in Barry County. Tobacco control programming works. The Tobacco Quitline (800-784-8669) combines telephone counseling with nicotine replace­ ment therapy and is among the most effective tools to achieve tobacco abstinence. Other effective tobacco control programming includes enforcing * tobacco minimum sales age laws which help keep our children from initiating tobacco use; increasing access to affordable tobacco cessation treatments; long­ term, high-intensity mass media campaigns; and smoke-free air policies. Tobacco control programs are underfunded. In 2014, Michigan received $4.7 million for tobacco control programing, down from $5.2 million in 2013. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual investment in tobacco-control pro­ gramming of $12'1.2 million in Michigan. That means Michigan is investing only about 4 per­ cent of the CDC recommended level in tobac­ co prevention and control. Tobacco-prevention funding comes prima­ rily from two sources: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Healthy Michigan Fund. Michigan tobacco users in fiscal year 2012 paid $963 million in state tobacco taxes, of which $33.7 million was distributed to the Healthy Michigan Fund. From the that fund, only $1.8 million was devoted to tobacco prevention funding in 2012, down 30 percent ($800,000) from the state’s commitment of $2.6 million in fiscal year 2011. We all know family and friends who have died of or suffer from tobacco-related disease. (My father, with an 80 pack-a-year history of smoking, now has impaired circulation to his legs that leaves him unable to walk more than 80 feet without pain.) Tobacco-induced disease is completely preventable. Enough is enough. There are effective therapies to help smokers quit. We can prevent kids from getting hooked. We can make the next generation tobacco-free. I urge more investment in evidence-based tobacco prevention and control programs. Robert G. Schirmer, M.D., FACP, Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition member (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Y 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Frederic Jacobs Vice President • NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderlaan (Editoi) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 NOTICE (1 position, partial term) Barry County Department of Human Services Board, Community Corrections Advisory Board (1 position representing Communications Media) Dear Barry County, You never cease to amaze me. We are not a rich county, yet per capi­ ta we must be the most generous county in Michigan. Our families that are successful and are able to step up big time, repeatedly share their success with the rest of the county. Those that have less seem to give till it hurts and then give a little more. Here is an example of what our United Way dollars accomplish. We support 4-H in the amount of $52,000 to help fund a staff of two peo­ ple, these two people enable a group of 300 volunteers to touch the lives of 1600 4-H members. Several hundred of these 4-H members sold livestock at the Barry County Fair. Preparing for this they learned animal care, record keeping, communication, salesmanship and best of all Responsibility. This year the four.sales generated over $800,000. Most of which went into education funds for these young people. An $800,000 return on a $52,000 investment. Talk about seed money! Small Business, You’re a BIG deal to us! • • • • • Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, I 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org; I and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 77589800 | Now it’s time to prove this once again as the United Way kicks off for another great year; our goal is $600,000, last year we missed this by $15,000, let’s not permit this to happen again. Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, Hiring for General Labor, Directional Drill Operators & Directional Drill Locators. Must have a CDL or able to get CDL and Clean Driver’s License Solid Waste Oversight Committee (2 positions) Banner President “Specializing in directional drilling” (1 position) ANTONIA BENNETT V * ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT * FDIG-IT, INC IS HIRING! Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Board U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. John Jacobs Dianna, Sandy, Susan & Julie The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the follow­ ing Boards/Commissions: State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com You are loved and missed. Email resumetojohn.hendershot@dig-it-inc.com or Fax to: 269-945-3084. Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Mi 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov The Hastings We thank God for every moment we spent with you! www.dig-it-inc.com Tables and chairs available. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. 06851087 Key Man & Buy-Sell Funding ESOP’s 401(k) Health Insurance Financial Planning • Ph: (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St., Hastings, MI www.discoveryfinancialllc.com Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC '77589758 This is not your grandparents’ 4-H. With the Robotics program, the Entrepreneurial Program, the Culinary Arts Program and Team Leadership programs, 4-H is not confined to the rural areas of the county. This is only one of the many organizations funded by the United Way, and does not include any of the many individuals that are assisted on a one-on-one basis. Congratulations Barry County, we are a great group of people with a great place to live. It’s time to prove how great we are again. With Hope and Admiration, Gary Buckland § $ Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads �Page 6 — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77589755 Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE < 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Timm Oyer, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor;‘Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. LCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapel umc.org for more information. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9: 15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs1 Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Flexfab 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Helen Marie Hewitt Ruth E. Clardy LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor , Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6: 30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek; Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays; Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special/’ For information call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, September 28,2014 - Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. September 28 - Men’s AA 7: 00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945­ 2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Rev. Dr. Jeff Garrison, Pastor. SUMMER SCHEDULE - Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery and Children’s Worship available during service. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org and our web log for sermons at http://hastingspresbyterian.blogs pot.com. M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10: 30 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Verna Ann (Warner) Shellington ^■8 p'rSsss AwomDwasumfflOF MlheMWpw 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 DOSLEY D’PHARMACr* 118 S. Jefferson Hastings 945-3429 HASTINGS, MI - Verna Ann (Warner) Shellington, age 82 of Hastings, passed away on September 21, 2014 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings, with family by her side. Verna was bom in Hastings on January 12, 1932 to Leo and Jennie Mae (Belson) Warner. She attended Adrian and Hastings Schools. Verna was a full time homemaker and mom to 12 children and three stepchildren. She was a wonderful cook who had to use her imagination sometimes to feed her large family and friends who all sat together at a huge table for each meal. She canned many fruits and vegetables during gardening season to help with the years grocery bills (a tradition many of her children and grandchildren carry on to this day). She was a hardworking ambi­ tious woman to keep a clean house when her kids were all at home, her job was never done. She enjoyed writing letters to her many friends and family, putting together scrap­ books of favorite newspaper articles, obituar­ ies of relatives and friends, and funny jokes she had saved. She loved her pets and through­ out the years had many special ones the latest one being Molly her chihuahua. She enjoyed sitting around the fire on the weekends with friends and family telling jokes and just having a good time. She was loved by many, so much so that many people called her “Mom”. Verna married William E Shellington on August 15, 1962 they were happily married and in love for 44 years. Verna was proceeded in death by her hus^ndMBilL^n j 30, 2006k her W < Brian R. Thomason December 31, 2013; son­ in-law, Gary Vorce in 2001; her parents, Leo and Jennie Warner; siblings, Winston W. Warner, Alleine Warner, Francis May Warner, Leo Warner Jr., Grace Alice Warner, Juanita Louise Warner, and Twilla Mae Warner; four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Verna is survived by her children, Lynda (Harley) Tinkler, Cathy (Larry) Whitaker, Royal (Jo) Thomason, Deborah Thomason, Kelly (Bill) Thrush, Kari (Mike) Bayard, William Shellington Jr., Michaeb (Mary) Shellington, Robert Shellington, Karen (Harold) Shellington, Kristine Shellington, Diana Staib, Donna Shellington, and David Shellington; her sister, Mary Ann Lucille (Warner) Bender; sons-in-law, Gary Sanlnocencio, Robert Newton, Justin Meyers; 45 grandchildren and 64 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A private family visitation at 11 a.m. Family will greet friends and relatives at noon on Thursday, September 25, 2014. A potluck luncheon immediately following services at The Elks Lodge on Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Friday, September 26, 2014. Memorial contributions can be made in Verna's name at Girrbach Funeral Home to help with expenses. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 25 — Movie Memories enjoys “Sitting Pretty” starring Clifton Webb, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 — preschool story time has fun the Derek Anderson’s books, 10:30 a.m.; Teen Pizza & Pages, having read the book, will see the movie based on James Dashner’s Maze Runner at Hastings 4. Call the library for time. Tuesday, Sept. 30 — Mother Goose on the Loose (a story time for infants), 9:30; toddler story time is “o the move, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club, 6 to 8. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. HASTINGS, MI - Helen Marie Hewitt, age 88, of Hastings, passed away September 17, 2014 in her home surrounded by friends and family. She was the daughter of Bernard (Breeze) and Ollie (Bentley ) McDyer. Born April 22, 1926 in Cold Springs, KY, she moved to Michigan in 1937 and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, in Middleville where she graduated in 1944. She was married to Frank Harold Hewitt on August 7, 1944 while he was in the Army. They where married for 52 years upon his death in 1996. They moved to Hastings in 1945. Helen was employed at Elwood Insurance Agency, Millers Ice Cream Parlor, JCPennys, Hastings Public Schools and retired in 1989 after 25 years of service as a deputy city clerk for the City of Hastings. Helen loved serving her family and commu­ nity. She enjoyed with her husband and chil­ dren spending many afternoons flea marketing and antiquing. She also enjoyed working in her gardens and hosting Hewitt family get-togeth­ ers, where she always had an open door policy and anyone was invited to sit around her table. She was preceded in death by her husband, her son, Dwight Hewitt, Sr.; her parents; her brother, Don McDyer; sister, Audrey (McDyer)Hull; her granddaughter, Renee Marie Daniels and several other beloved fami­ ly members. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn and (Rob) Milbourn; daughter-in-law, Vickie Hewitt; seven grandchildren; 17 great grand­ children, and six great great grandchildren and many special nieces, nephews and special friends. Memorial contributions can be made to Pennock Hospice. Visitation was held on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, with the funeral service immediately fol­ lowing. A graveside service was held on Monday, Sept. 22,2014. Officiating the servic­ es was be Norm Barlow. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. PENSACOLA, FL - Ruth E. Clardy, age 90, of Pensacola, FL, passed away September 11,2014. Ruth was a teacher in the Hastings Area School System in Hastings for 20 years. Ruth married Fay Clardy in 1983 and later moved to Pensacola, FL. Fay Clardy passed away in 2013. Ruth is survived by her sop and daughter­ in-law, Paul and Joan Quinlan, daughter, Carol Taylor, daughter Susan and Michael Sheeter; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Hastings, Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Andy Trowbridge officiating. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504. Lauer Family Funeral Homes-Wren Chapel, located at 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings, has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory with Ruth’s family at www.lauerfh.com. Jason Howard Chamberlain, Hastings Jodie Lynn May, Hastings. Joshua Barrett Pool, Chesterton, IN Kayla Ann Strzelecki, Chesterton, IN. Timothy Thomas Hughes, Hastings Jessica Jean Schantz, Hastings. Ramon Jose Rodriguez, Hastings Nicole Renee Sutton, Hastings. and and and and Mark A. Blank SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Retirement is a big decision DOWLING, MI - Mark A. Blank, age 54, of Dowling, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Mark is survived by his wife, LuAnn; son, Andrew (Brittany) Blank; stepson, Tyrone Quick; father and mother, Ronald and Alberta Blank; brother, Kelly (Penny), Randy (Gail) and sister, Linda (Mark). Mark loved his two favorite dogs, Mutt and Sissie. He was a retired carpenter of 30 years. Mark loved being active outdoors which included hunting, riding his tractor and quad. He also enjoyed NASCAR racing. A memorial service for Mark will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hope Township Hall. Online condolences may be left at wwwsimply cremationservices, com. by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist It is always important to think about your retirement — whether it’s right in front of you or in the distant horizon. When is the right time for you to retire? Choosing when to retire is an important decision, but it is also a personal choice and one you should carefully consider. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Social Security offers a list of factors to consider in the publication, “When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits,” available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Social Security provides two top-rated online tools to help plan for your retirement. First is the Retirement Estimator, which gives immediate and personalized retirement bene­ fit estimates. The Retirement Estimator is convenient and secure and lets you create “what if’ scenarios. For instance, you can change your “stop work” dates or expected future earnings to create and compare differ­ ent retirement options. If you have a few min­ utes, you have time to check it out at www. socialsecurity, gov/estimator. Another great tool is your own My Social See SOCIAL SECURITY, page 8 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — Page 7 State News Roundup Nearly 15,000 drivers stopped during end-of* summer crackdown Officers from 150 local police depart­ ments, sheriff’s offices and Michigan State Police posts stopped 14,876 vehicles, arrested 169 drunk drivers and issued 4,507 seatbelt and child-restraint citations during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over crackdown. The stepped-up drunk driving and seatbelt enforcement began Aug. 15 and ran through the Labor Day holiday weekend. “Dedicated officers from police agencies across the state are committed to helping motorists get home safely by taking a zero­ tolerance approach to drunk driving,” said Michael L. Prince, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. “Motorists were warned to drive sober or get pulled over, and more than 150 drivers failed to heed that advice.” A driver was arrested in Genesee County for a .34 percent blood alcohol content. That driver also had a restricted license and an arrest warrant from two previous drunk driv­ ing incidents. In Muskegon County, a driver and passenger were stopped for smoking mar­ ijuana with a 7-month-old child in the vehi­ cle. One traffic stop in Wexford County resulted in three fugitive arrests. During the three-week effort, officers also issued 1,192 citations for speeding, 550 cita­ tions for driving with a suspended license and 877 citations to uninsured motorists. Officers arrested 243 fugitives and made 277 other misdemeanor arrests. Of the 169 arrests for drunk driving, 37 had a BAC of 0.17 percent or higher. According to preliminary reports, there were three traffic fatalities during the 2014 Labor Day holiday period; one involved alco­ hol. Ten people died in crashes during the 2013 Labor Day holiday weekend. Three of those deaths involved alcohol and one vehicle occupant was not buckled up. Grant-funded seatbelt and drunk-driving enforcement is part of Michigan’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan. New DNR forest fire experiment station to be featured To mark the progress at its new forest fire experiment station, the Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in Roscommon. The forest fire experiment station started in 1929 as a cooperative venture between the Michigan Department of Conservation (as the Department of Natural Resources was then known) and the U.S. Forest Service. It was one of the first such facilities in the nation. Because of the state’s history of disastrous forest fires, the facility was established to assist the department’s Forest Resources Division in finding new and better ways to help manage forest fires. “The new building is better equipped to accommodate large vehicles and incorporate state-of-the-art technology to allow for con­ tinued work improving and creating equip­ ment to fight wildfires,” said Scott Heather, assistant chief of the DNR’s Forest Resources Division. “It is replacing an outdated facility and will allow DNR staff to better support its firefighters who protect public and private lands.” The experiment station is comprised of a team of mechanics, design engineers and metal fabricators who use their expertise to transform ordinary, surplus military vehicles and other equipment into specialized fire­ fighting machines. The facility maintains a full-scale fabricat­ ing shop that builds everything from fire-line plows to wildland fire engines that suit the state’s needs. The engineering expertise, along with computer-aided design, allows the facility to provide clear guidance for the safe and efficient modification of surplus military vehicles and the development of commercial­ ly purchased vehicle chassis: The plans and other information are made available to all fire agencies across the nation through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. “The innovative work this team accom­ plishes benefits Michigan as well as coopera­ tive efforts with other states and countries,” Heather said. ■ The Forest Fire Experiment Station is located at 1337 E. Robinson Lake Road (County Road 103), three-quarters of a mile east of M-18. For more information about the DNR’s fire management program, visit www.michigan.gov/firemanagement. Economist says municipalities need more transparency Post-employment benefits, including health care, are a primary driver of unfunded liabilities in America’s cities, including a $12.7 billion liability in Michigan. A new paper from Michigan State University Extension economist Eric Scorsone looks in detail at what drove these municipal legacy costs to unsustainable levels and what cities can do now.. Scorsone examined 174 actuarial valua­ tions from 108 municipalities in Michigan, including 73 in southeastern Michigan, the area of the state with the most unfunded lia­ bilities. Scorsone and his team examined other post-employment benefit plan designs, including factors such as age and service requirements, benefit provisions, cost shar­ ing, and proportion of the membership already retired and receiving benefits and no longer paying into the system. “After we were able to determine the scope of the unfunded liability problem, including $4.9 billion in Detroit alone, we wanted to explore the issue in a more comprehensive way,” Scorsone said of the work he undertook with his team. “By analyzing the specific fea­ tures of the benefits that cities are offering, we can learn what’s working and what isn’t.” “Cities are desperate for answers to these difficult questions, and we’re trying to fill in those-gaps.” . They found that 66 of the 108 units of gov­ ernment reported other post-employment benefit that featured all or some members receiving complete premium coverage paid by the employer. A majority of employers analyzed offered premium sharing and tiered benefit plans; only 10 employed a benefit cap on their plans. Another factor driving up costs that many municipalities have is a benefits package membership made up primarily of retirees. Of the 43 units that reported data, 24 had retired membership compositions from 50 to 74 per­ cent. Such plans had almost twice the liabili­ ty as those with retired membership ranging from zero to 24 percent. Another key factor driving up the cost of post-employment health care plans is the more comprehensive benefits given to public safety employees. The average liability. for general employees is $155,089; the average liability for public safety employees is $211,117, per member. One of the key findings of the study, Scorsone said, is the need for more consisten­ cy and transparency in what numbers are col­ lected, as well as having mechanisms in place so the public can more easily gain access to the information. “The more accessible these documents and the more consistent the data, the better munic­ ipalities will be able to quantify their obliga­ tions and compare them to what similar cities and towns are experiencing,” Scorsone said. “More importantly, though, easy access allows the public to look for themselves how their government is spending money, and having this data available can make the pub­ lic more involved and informed as cities face tough decisions about how money gets spent and what services to provide.” The paper, “Local Government OPEB in Michigan: A Closer Look,” is available on the MSU Extension website — http://msue.anr.msu.edu/resources/municipality_legacy_costs. Veterans resources now centralized, with toll-free access Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Director Jeff Barnes was joined by Gov. Rick Snyder Wednesday to formally launch the Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center, a collabora­ tive partnership between the agency and the Michigan 211 system. The resource service center provides Michigan veterans and their families access to federal benefit programs, state services and local resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with MVAA staff available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and MI-211 agents with training on veteran pro­ grams answering calls after hours and during the weekend. Services provided by MVRSC can be accessed by calling the toll-free number, 800MICH-VET or 800-642-4838. “Since its inception, MVAA has been working to provide veterans one-stop access to benefits and programs they’ve earned,” said Barnes. “The MVRSC is the realization of Gov. Snyder’s directive to our agency to serve as the central coordinating point for all veteran services and provide veterans no­ wrong-door access to veteran resources.” Barnes added that the veteran resource service center complements the agency’s website, MichiganVeterans.com, which allows veterans, their families and interested stakeholders a way to explore federal benefits and state programs. In addition to MVAA and Michigan 211, the MVRSC received funding from the Michigan Department of Human Services for start-up costs. The launch of this program marks the first time any state has fully inte­ grated with the 211 system to deliver infor­ mation and referrals to veteran specific pro­ grams as well as connections to wraparound services available^ ay eitizens^ * q q a “The resource center uses the same phone and database technology as 211,” said Scott Dzurka, president and CEO of the Michigan Association of United Ways, which funds 211 programs across the state. “We handle calls to the center outside regular business hours, ensuring there is a live person available to provide support to veteran callers every minute, every day.” MVAA serves as the central coordinating point, connecting those who have served in the U.S. Armed Services and their families, to services and benefits throughout the state. RAISES, continued from page 1 get things back to manageable,” assured Brown, “and we will work with the director and with commissioners to make every effort to address these issues.” Newman was not in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting but, after ending her vaca­ tion Wednesday, responded to the charges leveled in her direction. ‘ “So many rumors come down, and what I tell people is to come down and look for themselves,” said Newman. “Count the dogs and cats. Smell the air. The Hastings City Police was here to investigate. I pulled some records, [an officer] made an inspection and said he saw nothing that concerned him.” The city police department is taking over the investigation. Of additional concern, though not addressed at Tuesday’s meeting, was a group of 24 dogs taken from the home of a deceased Freeport resident. Newman said Wednesday that the animals have been placed in 10-day quarantine, which, at the request of Brown, was extended one day to expire Wednesday. “They’re absolutely not a danger to be adopted out” maintained Newman. “We came in on a Sunday to check them in, each as their own pen, and they’ve all been checked by a veterinarian.” Pressed for the safety of an individual or family adopting a dog under such extenuating circumstances, Newman was adamant. “No, they’re not a danger,” she said, “I’ve just spent 10 days with them.” In a phone call to the Banner Wednesday, Geiger reported that he had toured the facili­ ty following the meeting and said Baker’s presentation suggesting an overly populated facility was not accurate. “There were 123 actual animals, and all of them were being cared for properly,” main­ tained Geiger. “It was just clear that there are a lot of animals in need of loving homes.” Asked why Baker’s visit was so divergent from his, Geiger suggested that question would have to be answered by Baker. “I’d be proud for any person to walk into that animal shelter to adopt an animal,” said Geiger. “Our interest should be in reports that reflect what’s actually going on there. We need to work together.” That’s exactly what several other residents of the Bristol Lake area said they are in need of as they voiced anger and disappointment with County Zoning Director Jim McManus. Residents and even Johnstown Township Supervisor Barb Earl are claiming illegal actions by McManus regarding the disclosure of and redress of a property located on Bristol Lake that is and has been zoned for single­ family dwelling for more than four years, yet has been renovated from a three-bedroom house into an eight-bedroom resort without proper permits from zoning administration. The residents said the property is owned by an non-resident and was being operated as a resort, a commercial business in an area that is zoned residential. “The first building permit for this property states it is a three-bedroom, 1 1/2-bath family home,” contended Larry Deller. “Now, there are eight bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and [it] is advertised as sleeping 24 with amenities list­ ed as hiking and boating. [Bristol Lake] is zoned residential and not commercial, yet this property is being operated as a commercial business.” Ross Elliot, another Bristol Lake resident, NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 23, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77589764 City of Hastings REQUESTS FOR BIDS BUILDING DEMOLITION, REMOVAL AND SITE RESTORATION Zoey Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 2, 2014 at 8:10 a.m. to Jennifer and Benjamin Fust of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 18 inches long. Henry James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 3, 2014 at 2:06 p.m. to Johnny and Missy Hicks of Dowling. Weighing 9 lbs. 13 ozs. and 23 inches long. Eli Mason, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 3, 2014 at 7:15 a.m. to Jordan and Amber Carley of Hickory Comers. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. Landyn Orion, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 5, 2014 at 7:49 a.m. to Tia Milligan and Logan Hilts of Sunfield. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 14 1/2 inches long. Mackenzi Rae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 5, 2014 at 11:01 a.m. to Ryan and Lindsay Harrington of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. Kolby Christopher Alan, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 5, 2014 at 6:58 p.m. to Erika Trierweiler and Alan Wolf of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. ’ . Kayn Mitchell, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 8, 2014 at 4:19 a.m. to Jacob Olsen and Susan VanKruinngen of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. and. 21 inches long. **?n*sM Harmonee Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 9, 2014 at 7:45 p.m. to Eric Wondergem and Tabitha Ratulowski of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19 3/4 inches long. Kash Winfield, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 10, 2014 at 6 a.m. to Kristin and Andre Liceaga of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Layla Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 15, 2Q14 at 3:11 a.m. to Amber Salas and Kyle Reis of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 18.5 inches long. The City of Hastings is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for the demolition, removal and site restoration of one (1) warehouse building located at 325 North Hanover Street. Prospective bidders will be engaged as an independent business providing the same or similar activities and services for other clients and the City of Hastings shall not be its sole and only client or customer. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday October 14, 2014 at which time they will be opened and read aloud pub­ licly at the above address. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the bid in a manner which it believes to be in its own best interest, price and other factors consid­ ered. Bid specifications are on file and available at the office of the City Clerk. Prospective bidders will be required to provide proof of insurance in the amounts included in the bid package and satisfactory evidence of successful completion of work similar to that contained within the bid package to be considered eligible to perform this work. All bids will be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package “SEALED BID - BUILDING DEMOLITION, REMOVAL AND SITE RESTORA­ TION”. Tim Girrbach 77589845 Director of Public Services added his displeasure with the county zoning department. “This property is being operated as a busi­ ness, and come to find out, it has a commer­ cial mortgage,” said Elliott. “Now the owner is trying to buy more property and is asking for an extension. Zoning is not doing its job. This guy is not a resident of the county, and somebody needs to put a fire under the zoning administration.” Geiger requested McManus’ presence at the next board meeting to address the con­ cerns. Additional comments pointed out the lake is small and cannot support a commercial resort, and that nobody is overseeing the com­ ing and going of people to the property, and included allegations that the zoning adminis­ tration was intentionally not giving answers to residents’ questions. Frederick Albert concurred, saying, “The same issues happen each week, two dozen people at the property, with yelling and vari­ ous behavior expected at a resort. The head of zoning has said to me that regardless of the number of bedrooms, it is a single-family home. We need action. We do not want to engage legal redress, but someone is dragging their feet about this.” Earl added her support to previous com­ ments and said another porch has since been added to the home. “All we are being told, is ‘we can’t talk about it’,” said Earl. “We need help, and that starts with looking at the zoning director.” In other business, the board: • Approved the bid from Armor Shield to install a new epoxy floor in the dog kennel area of the animal shelter at a cost not to exceed $15,000 with funds to be paid from the building rehabilitation fund. • Approved the Barry County Child Care Fund Plan and Budget Summary in anticipa­ tion of expenditures and revenues. • Authorized the board chair to sign the interagency agreement among Barry County, the sheriff’s department, prosecutor’s office, trial court and community mental health authority as required by the state, to be com­ pleted by Oct. 1. • Approved the resolution to approve a services agreement with W.E. Upjohn Unemployment Trustee Corporation. • Awarded bids for surplus vehicles to four bidders. • Received preliminary introductions and facilities master plan outline from TowerPinkster representatives Erik Hackman and Bjorn Green on the Barry Country Master Facilities Plan kick-off. Commissioners iden­ tified the newly appointed facilities master plan steering committee members: Jeff Mansfield, Fred Jacobs, Mark Kolanowski, Bonnie Hildreth, William Doherty, Dar Leaf, Tim Neeb, Dave Shinavier and Michael Brown. Hackman said the first phase of the process involves information gathering, which will bring all assessing data together to stimulate the second phase, which will generate the ideas and goals of the plan for the county. Hackman said the beginning process is to bring together the steering committee to spe­ cific areas of focus, by pulling together peo­ ple with goals, to test and report the finding of the best practices of each facility identified in the master plan. CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS Rear Mount Drop Sander The City of Hastings is requesting sealed bids for one (1) year mount drop sander to be used on a John Deere 3520 tractor. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 14,2014 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal pack­ age “Sealed Bid - Rear Mount Drop Sander”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77589834 s CITY OF HASTINGS REQUEST FOR BIDS Two Stage Snow Blower The City of Hastings is requesting sealed bids for one (1) two stage snow blower to be used on a John Deere 3520 tractor. Bid proposal forms and specifications are available at the address listed below. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 14,2014 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal pack­ age “Sealed Bid - Two Stage Snow Blower”. Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services 77589834 �Page 8 Thursday, September 25, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD by Elaine Garlock The Lake Odessa Museum will be open this weekend Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. with the new exhib­ it, “Say Cheese,” featuring all things photo­ graphic. The host historical society has been given many photos over the past 40-plus years, but sadly many of them have no names attached. Perhaps the public can help. Delos Trowbridge was a longtime resident photog­ rapher with a store building on Fourth Avenue. He made a business of taking school photos near and far. Many of his pieces should be on display. The genealogy rooms will be open at the same time. The urns that grade Fourth Avenue, thanks to the Lake Odessa Arts Commission, now sport colorful mum plants. To add to the fall theme, the lamp posts Monday evening were wrapped with abundant cornstalks. With the plentiful rains this summer, there was less need to water gardens and flower containers at home, but arts commission volunteers were very faithful in their weekly watering trips with small tractor, tank and hoses to keep the urns at their best. Work continues at a fast pace on the library construction. Last week was concrete week. The Redi-Mix truck spent time in the alley on the 1000 block filling the forms for founda­ tion walls. They then moved to Fourth Avenue to do the same on the front half of the project. This week the concrete blocks are being stacked which shows where the planned walls will be. At this speed, with beautiful weather predicted in the 70s, the week should bring great progress. A few fields of corn are being harvested, some partially and some completely. The dinner at Bowne Center UMC last week had its usual large attendance with many cars parked across 84th Street on the school lawn. Inside, the arriving guests were introduced to new pastor Rev. Andrew Jackson, who was assigned to the church in July. He has served as pastor at Byron Center United Methodist Church for years. On a per­ sonal note, he was once a student of William Eckstrom’s when Bill was a new teacher in White Cloud. Pastor Jackson’s wife Phyllis is well known in United Methodist Women Circles as a district and now a West Michigan Conference officer. Four ladies from Central United Methodist Women’s unit drove to the Williamston area last week Wednesday to attend the district annual meeting at the Crossroads United Methodist Church. Pam Swiler, Lola Haller, Doris McCaul and Laurel Garlinger attended the 90th birthday party Sept. 15 for Du ward Strong at the Concord United Methodist Church, where he has attended church for 40 years, after his ear­ lier life on a farm in Odessa Township. He was a state employee during his years in the Jackson area. First Congregational Church hosted the fall meeting of the West Michigan Association of Congregational Christian Churches Saturday, Sept. 20. A morning coffee hour was followed by the business meeting. A luncheon wa;s served by the host church members. Member churches attending were Trinity and Wallin Congregational churches of Grand Rapids, along with delegates from Central Lake, Allegan, Saugatuck, Grand Junction and Community Congregational of South Bend, Ind. Next year’s meeting will be in Grand Junction,west of Kalamazoo. The First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa will be blessed by a musical perform­ ance by the 4One Quartet during the morning worship service Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Coffee hour will follow. The public is invited to attend. Bruce Chadwick of Saranac gave a Gideon message at the local Congregational Church Sept. 14. he is a retired school superintendent and longtime Gideon member. SOCIAL SECURITY, continued from page 6 Security account. Here you can get instant estimates of your future benefits and verify that your earnings history is correct with your own, free My Social Security account. Visit www.sapjalsecurity.gov/myaccount and join the millions of people who have already creat­ ed their accounts to help plan for retirement. You can get Social Security retirement ben­ efits as early as age 62, but if you retire before your full retirement age (currently age 66, but gradually increasing to age 67), your benefits will be reduced, based on your age. If you retire at age 62, your benefit would be about 25 percent lower than what it would be if you waited until you reach full retirement age. Find out your full retirement age by using our Retirement Age Calculator at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ageincrease.htm. You may choose to keep working even beyond your full retirement age. If you do, you can increase your future Social Security benefits — up age . until . _ 70. . Applying for Social Security retirement doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing decision. Whether you want to retire at age 62, your full retirement age, or even later, you can apply when you feel like it. When you’re ready to take that plunge, you can apply online for retirement benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Mi 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Rutland will hold a public hearing/regular meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, commencing at 7:30 p.m. as required under the provi­ sions of the Township Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance for the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed item to be considered at this public hearing include the following, in summary: 1. Special Exception/Land Use Permit Application to allow a family business (small engine repair) on Parcel #13-35-003-00 located at 3400 Tillotson Lake Road zoned AG, Agricultural. Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance Section 220-113.1 requires a Special Exception/Land Use Permit for this request. Property is described as: RUTLAND TWP SE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 35-3­ 9 EX COM AT N 1/4 POST SEC 35 TH S 00 DEG 04’ 37” W 1309.57 FT FOR POB TH S 00 DEG 04' 37" W 800.01 FTTH S 89 DEG 46’ 38" W 1325.41 FTTH N 00 DEG 08’ 45" E 800.02 FT TH N 89 DEG 46' 38" E 1324.45 FT TO POB. 2. Such and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Application for Special Use along with the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Land Use Plan, and Land Use Plan Map of the Township may be examined at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours on any day except public and legal holidays from and after the publication of this Notice and until and including the day of this public hearing, and may further be examined at the public hearing to determine the exact nature of the aforementioned matters. You are invited to attend this hearing. If you are unable to attend, written comments may be sub­ mitted in lieu of a personal appearance by writing to the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml 49058, at any time up to the date of the hearing and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said public hearing. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41,72a(2)(3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meet­ ing, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon reasonable notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should con­ tact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the Township. All interested persons are invited to be present for comments and suggestions at this public hearing. 77589821 Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 JONES Protect your retirement against market volatility As an investor, you’re well aware that, over the short term, the financial markets always move up and down. During your working years, you may feel that you have time to overcome this volatility. And you’d be basing these feelings on actual evidence: the longer the investment period, the greater the tenden­ cy of the markets to “smooth out” their per­ formance. But what happens when you retire? Won’t you be more susceptible to market movements? You may not be as vulnerable as you might think. In the first place, given our growing awareness of healthier lifestyles, you could easily spend two, or even three, decades in retirement — so your investment time frame isn’t necessarily going to be that compressed. Nonetheless, it’s still true that time may well be a more important consideration to you during your retirement years, so you may want to be particularly vigilant about taking steps to help smooth out the effects of market volatility. Toward that end, here are a few suggestions: • Allocate your investments among a vari­ ety of asset classes. Of course, proper asset allocation is a good investment move at any age, but when you’re retired, you want to be especially careful that you don’t “over-con­ centrate” your investment dollars among just a few assets. Spreading your money among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, certifi­ cates of deposit, government securities and so, on —can help you avoid taking the full brunt of a downturn that may primarily hit just one type of investment. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t assure a profit or protect against loss.) • Choose investments that have demonstrat­ ed solid performance across many market cycles. As you’ve probably heard, “past per­ formance is no guarantee of future results,” and this is true. Nonetheless, you can help improve your outlook by owning quality investments. So when investing n stocks, choose those that have actual earnings and a track record of earnings growth. If you invest in fixed-income vehicles, pick those that are considered “investment grade.” *Don’t make eniotidhaCdeclsi^s. At vari­ ous times during your retirement, you will, in all likelihood, witness some sharp drops in the market. Try to avoid overreacting to these downturns, which will probably just be nor­ mal market “corrections.” If you can keep your emotions out of investing, you will be less likely to make moves such as selling quality investments merely because their price is temporarily down. • Don't try to “time” the market. You may be tempted to “take advantage” of volatility by looking for opportunities to “buy low and sell high.” In theory, this is a fine idea — but, unfortunately, no one can really predict mar­ ket highs or lows. You’ll probably be better off by consistently investing the same amount of money into the same investments. Over Forensic science meets nuclear chemistry by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters As a kid, I read the Sherlock Holmes sto­ ries and the mysteries of Agatha Christie. . As an adult, I wrote four mysteries that focused on a Quaker heroine solving crimes she happened across in her religious ^^community. (T published' Them using my grandmother’s name — Irene Alien — as a pseudonym.) And, as a geologist, I’ve read about real-life criminal investigations that involved samples of sand and soil. But it wasn’t until I talked with Dr. Nathalie Wall of the chemistry department at Washington State University that I got my head around forensic science that relates to radioactive materials. “The basic definition of forensics is that it gives you information about the past,” Wall said to me. “The best known type of forensics is the criminal kind.” Nuclear forensics is the study of radioac­ tive materials found on places like a sus­ pect’s hand. The goal is to develop infor­ mation about such things as the source of the nuclear material. Part of Wall’s research involves developing techniques that can be used for prosecution of people linked to illegally transporting or trafficking radioac­ tive substances. “A fingerprint belongs to just one per­ son, so it has real importance as evidence,” Wall said. “But you can’t arrest someone just for having a trace amount of uranium on their hands. There is uranium in granite, so a person can pick up trace amounts of it just from handling rocks.” That’s part of the reason why it can be much more complicated to make a legal case against a person for dealing in radioac- —STOCKS----The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. 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However, as is the case with diversification, this type of “systematic” investing won’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, and you’ll need to be willing to keep investing when share prices are declin­ ing. It’s probably natural to get somewhat more apprehensive about market volatility during your retirement years. But taking the steps described above can help you navigate the sometimes-choppy waters of the financial world. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. tive materials than it can be to prove other kinds of criminal cases. “The cool thing about nuclear chemistry is that radioactive elements come in sets, or suites,” Wall told me. “If you find a specif­ ic suite of elements of different propor­ tions, you’can pbtentially^eir'where the material came from and what it’s been used for. So this is the ‘fingerprint’ we look for.” Wall’s work is in the chemistry of vari­ ous radioactive elements. She collaborates with people who make sophisticated devices for testing trace samples of materi­ als. “Just as the TSA may swipe your hand to see if you’ve touched conventional explo­ sives, our goal is to develop tests for trace amounts of radioactive isotopes,” Wall said. “Part of the challenge is to make the tests both accurate and fast.” Wall got a start in the research world working on nuclear repositories and con­ taminated sites. Nuclear forensics has been a recent addition to her work. “From a chemist’s point of view, it’s all the same story,” Wall said. Wall’s work is part of a broader whodone-it effort that’s important to all of us. I’m glad she and others like her are at work on real-life investigatory techniques that can stop terrorists. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. more information. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on October 13, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Richard and Joanne Keilen, 15547 M-43 Hwy. Hickory Corners, Ml 49060, for a Special Land Use permit for the construction of an addition to a non-conforming single family dwelling pursuant to section 6.19 “Exception to Non-Conforming Use Expansion”. The subject property is 15547 M-43 Hwy., Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 - 08­ 12-036-055-00 and is located in the R-2 zoning district. 2. A request by Matthew Warren, agent for Edward Oehler, PO Box 324, Lahaska, PA 18931, for a Special Land Use permit for the construction of an addition to a non-con­ forming single family dwelling pursuant to section 6.19 “Exception to Non-Conforming Use Expansion”. The subject property is 11517 Ford Point Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080 08-12-180-013-00 and is located in the R-2 zoning district. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth above. . 77589847 Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES < milk of Mrs. Smith. John Hart split and piled wood for me. I paid him 2 dollars for yester­ day’s work and today. Soloman Burch died tonight at Mrs. George Hoyt’s, his daughter, at Spring Brook. He was 86 years old. Old age he died with. Saturday, Sept. 26 It is a real pleasant day today but cool comes. George Kern here and brought me 2 bottles of B.B. Bitters 90 cts. a bottle 1.80. Kate Blackman and Bell Stuart here and got some plants. Sadie McLeay and Eva Cairn and Permelian Collier, Daisy and Murtle Huff here to dinner. I gave them one ear of the late mammoth sugar corn, and each a nice Celluloid photo frame and some pears and peaches. Charles Woodman here. I got a half bushel of peaches of him 25 cts. I went in to Mrs. Harthom’s and told them about the peaches. So Sarah Harthom came and got a half bushel. Cairn’s got 6 or 7 bushels of Andie Carpenter today. I stopped in to Josie Loveland’s tonight. Sarah Silcox here and brought me some buttermilk and I got two dozen of eggs of her 10 cts. a doz. I sent Miller and his wife was here to see Dr. Hyde. John Hart split and piled wood for me today but I was to Frances’ and Nettie’s. Did not come home tonight. I staid to Nettie’s all night. Friday, Sept. 25 Dock, Leta and Lora went over to Delton and took the train to Delton, for the fair at Hastings. Nettie, Opal, Rankin and I, we went to Delton to take the train for the Hastings fair and it sprinkled a little and Dock told Nettie she had better turn around and go home and she did and it did not rain at all. When we got back down to Mrs. Russell’s we stayed a little while then we went to Cecilia Diamond’s and stayed ‘till after dinner. Then we went and got some nanny berries. Then after a while we went back to Nettie’s. Then Nettie picked up a chip basket full of butternuts for me to bring home and a few pumpkins, sweet apples and Lottie Fox brought me down and she got some things for Nettie. I went after the mail and got one half bushel of pears 50 cts. and one melon 10 cts. and one pumpkin 5 cts. and Iva and I, we went and I got 5 cts. worth of Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part XXI Frances’ pan and towel and 82 cts. in money to Frances for her butter that Willie brought to me last Wednesday night. I patched my red striped dress today and my black stockings. Swept and got papers and board and put a lot of plants in my bay window. Iva mopped the kitchen and porch and woodshed. Willie Merlau came after Mrs. Judkins’ mail. It is a raining like fury tonight. Learn School was on Kingsbury Road in the northwest comer of Barry Township. Tunis Collier, Hannah’s brother, was 6 1/2 years older than Hannah. He died Aug. 13, 1812 at age 46. Call 945-9554 any time for classified ads NOTICE • REGISTRATION NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY COUNTY DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Notice is hereby given that any person who qualifies to register to vote who is living in the following City and Townships and is not already registered to vote may register with his/her respective Clerk no later than MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 2014. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, to be eligible to vote in the General Election to be held on NOVEMBER 4, 2014. Hours for OCTOBER 6, 2014 are listed below. . REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK Leta Hyde Lora Hyde Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y, and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, ‘Dock,’ or Dr Hyde. Iva Donovan is her new “hired” girl. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paidfor various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. forenoon. No school this afternoon on the account of the funeral. Jennie Mullen Armstrong was burried today in the Prairieville cemetery. The funeral seiwce^wasi preached in the M;E. Church at Prairieville at 2 p.m. They brought lots of flowers to Kalamazoo for her. The church was full of people. Rev. Van Antwerp preached the ser­ mon. She was burried right east of my father and mother and my brother Tunis Collier. Dr. Hyde here tonight. I let him take my three checks of 100 each to get the money on to Hastings in a bank there. John Hart finished digging my potatoes today. It took him most all day. Then he split a little wood. It took Iva and I about 5 minutes to pile it. I went to get my mail and had none. Mrs. Sarah Silcox brought me some buttermilk. Birdie Merlau, I let her take my shawl. I finished my tomato catsup and Nettie sent me 6 bottles to put it in. I went and bought 12 corks to John Cairn’s 5 cts. and a big bunch of celery. John Hovener got kicked by a horse pretty bad this morning on the Oren Hughes farm. I got 2 bushel of oats 25 cts. a bushel to a man at Jim Havin’s. I went and got Nettie’s cemetery plant in the cemetery tonight. Wednesday, Sept 23 Dr. Hyde got 13 premiums on his sheep to Hastings today. He went and took the sheep up there. He and Vem Brown and Whitlock. Vem and Whitlock stayed with the sheep. It is warmer today. We had a big frost last night. I went in to Mrs. Harthom’s to see Helen Church. Then went to Cairn’s store and got me a mop pail 10 cts., and to see if my boiler was mended. It was not. I saw Leta and Lora. Nettie sent me a line. I went to Temples and got a lb. of Jersey coffee, 1 1/4 yd. of narrow edging and a paper of pins and a bill of goods from Mr. Temple. I put up my spearmint and swept the bam and gave Sarah Harthom one ear of Mammoth sugar com, late kind. I picked my sage, put lots of seeds away, hung my big com up stairs, put boards on my wood house and piled up a lot of chunks in there. Done lots of chores. Iva made a mess of cook­ ies. Fem Brandstetter here and Clara Cramer here. I paid John Hart 2 dollars more tonight. Leta went and got my mail. The Inter Ocean and the Kalamazoo Telegraph. I went home with Leta and Lora and staid all night. I got a chance to ride to Nettie’s with Mrs. Gross. Mrs. Detine died today over by Learn School house. Thursday, Sept 24 Dr. Hyde got 13 premiums on his sheep. Tunis Collier’s birthday dead. It was warm again today. Opal and I, we went down by the side of the road and we got a lot of sweet elder stalks and scrapped the inner bark off and steaped it up and strained it. Then simmer it down in lard. Then Opal and I, we went up across the fields to Frances’ and staid till after supper. Then George came as far as the bam with us to Nettie’s. I staid all night to Nettie’s. Slept with Leta and Opal. George gave me a lot of stones. Birdie and Willie went into Hastings today to the fair. Mrs. Judkins was to Frances’. Leta and Lora went to school today. Myrtle Stanley brought Nettie a basket of peaches. Nettie pickled them today. Rufus **** Sunday, Sept. 20 It was real cold today and last night and tonight. I am afraid of frost. Birdie and Willie here twice today. Mrs. Wilcox and Jerry here today. I went with her to the cemetery. Mrs. Judkins came home today. Mrs. Leinar brought her here. No preaching today at the M.E. Church. Mr. C.S. Wheeler has gone to conference. John Hart here tonight. He said he could not come here tomorrow to dig my potatoes, for he had to go to help Mr. George Williams to cut com for him. Leta and Lora came here this morning and brought me some milk and my two bottles that Nettie gave me. They were a going over toward or beyond Hickory Comers with Dr. Hyde to see some sick patients. Monday, Sept. 21 It is warmer today. Leta, Lora, Rankin, Opal and Nettie came down here. We all went up to John Brigham’s gallery and sat for our photos. Then we had Mrs. Judkins sit for hers. Mr. Judkins rode with Vine Nosley as far as the corner that goes to Frances’. Nettie and I, we cut up our quinces and we will make it up in jelly. I got mine most all boilt down tonight and canned 5 quart cans full and I have got a lot of tomato catsup most boilt down. I went to Det Blackman’s and got one dollars worth of granulated sugar this is all that Det owes me. I got the hay all traded out. Then I got Leta, Lora, Opal and Rankin 10 cts. worth of candy. Nettie and the children took my express wagon home with them to take some things home in. Iva and I are alone tonight. I saw Sepha Mahony to the store today. It is lots warmer tonight. I got some brass to put along on my oil cloth by the store of Mort Jones tonight. I got a quart of milk of Myrtle Smith tonight. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Leta and Lora came to school this PENNY YPMA BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK 3100 E Dowling Rd, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-721-3502 Hours: 9:00 am -4:00 pm JUNE P. DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd, Dowling MI 49050 Phone: 269-721-9905 Hours: By appointment w/the Clerk DEBRA KNIGHT BARRY TOWNSHIP CLERK 155 E Orchard St, Delton MI 49046 Phone: 269-623-5171 Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm JENNIFER GOY ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 7350 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell MI 49080 Phone: 269-664-4522 Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm DEBORAH JACKSON HOPE TOWNSHIP CLERK 5463 S M 43 Hwy, Hastings MI 49058 Phone: 269-948-2464 Hours: .9:00 a.m.-noon; J:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m. TED DEVRIES PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP CLERK 10115 S Norris Rd., Delton MI 49046 Phone:269-623-2664 ; Hours: 9:00&00 pm PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following offices will appear on the ballot: Governor/Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Attorney General U.S. Senator U. S. Representative 3rd District 19th District State Senator . 87th District State Representative State Board of Education Regent of the University of Michigan JANICE C. LIPPERT YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP CLERK 284 N Briggs Rd, Middleville MI 49333 Phone: 269-795-9091 Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Trustee of Michigan State University Governor of Wayne State University County Commissioner Baltimore Township Treasurer, partial term Baltimore Township Trustee, partial term Prairieville Township Parks Board, partial term Yankee Springs Township Trustee, partial term Justice of the Supreme Court Judge of the Court of Appeals, 3rd District Judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit Court Delton Kellogg School Board Member THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS will appear on all ballots for: PROPOSAL 14-1 A REFERENDUM OF PUBLIC ACT 520 OF 2012, ESTABLISHING A HUNTING SEASON FOR WOLVES AND AUTHO­ RIZING ANNUAL WOLF HUNTING SEASONS Public Act 520 of 2012 would: • Designate wolf as game for hunting purposes and authorize the first wolf hunting season. * • Allow the Natural Resources Commission to schedule annual wolf hunting seasons. • Provide criminal penalties for the unlawful possession or taking of wolves, but shield a person who lawfully captures or destroys a wolf from prosecution. • Require a person who wishes to hunt wolves to obtain a wolf hunting license. • Create a Wolf Management Advisory Council for the purpose qf making nonbinding recommendations to the legislature regarding the proper management of wolves. Should this law be approved? PROPOSAL 14-2 A REFERENDUM OF PUBLIC ACT 21 OF 2013, GRANTING THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION THE POWER TO DESIG­ NATE WOLVES AND CERTAIN OTHER ANIMALS AS GAME WITH­ OUT LEGISLATIVE ACTION Public Act 21 of 2013 would: • Allow the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to designate certain animals as game for hunting purposes and establish the first hunting season for game animals without legislative action. • Continue the NRCs designation of wolves as game and allow the NRC to set a wolf hunting season. • Grant the Legislature sole authority to remove a species from the list of designated game animals. • Eliminate the $1.00 hunting and fishing licensing fee for members of the military, whether stationed inside or outside of Michigan, subject to any lottery. • Give the NRC sole authority to regulate fishing. Should this law be approved? THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS will appear on ballots for: DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW 18 MILLS FOR 1 YEAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test for the November 4, 2014 Election will be conducted by the clerks of the named townships on the voting equipment pursuant to MCL 168.798 at the addresses noted on the following dates: OCTOBER 23, 2014 AT 10:00 A.M. AT BARRY TOWN­ SHIP HALL 155 E ORCHARD ST, DELTON MI 49046 Townships participating in the October 23, 2014 date: Barry Township. OCTOBER 16, 2014 AT 1:00 P.M. AT BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP HALL 3100 E DOWLING ROAD, HASTINGS MI 49058 Townships participating in the October 16, 2014 date: Assyria Township, Baltimore Township and Johnstown Township. OCTOBER 16, 2014 AT 8:30 A.M. AT THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP HALL 200 E MAIN ST, MIDDLEVILLE MI 49333 Townships participating in the October 16,2014 date: Hope Township, Irving Township, Orangeville Township, Prairieville Township, Rutland Township, Thornapple Township and Yankee Springs Township. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and the computer that will be used to tabulate the results for the election have been prepared in accor­ dance with law. A complete list of candidates and full text for the proposals is available at www.barrycounty.org. Sample ballots are available at the Michigan Information Voter Center at www.michigan.gov/vote. An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for any time before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Please contact your Township or City Clerk for further infor­ mation Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046, telephone: (269) 623-1501. QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE Citizen of the United States At least 18 years of age on or before November 4, 2014 Resident of Michigan and the township/city where you are applying to vote. Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Township Clerk. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD#l-800-649-3777. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER! 77589795 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk �Page 10 — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — The Hastings Banner LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will Conduct a public hearing for the following: Case Number V-4-2014 - Manna’s Market Inc., property owner Location: 7180 Velte Rd (M-50 Hwy.) in Section 2 of Woodland Twp. Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect a sign 6 x 8 ft. (48 square feet) the maximum size is 32 square feet in the L-l (Light Industrial) zoning dis­ trict. MEETING DATE:October 13, 2014 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room, (former Hastings Library Building) at 121 South Church Street, Hastings Ml Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. Any written response may be mailed to the address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or email to: jmcmanus@barrycounty.org. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings Ml 49058 during the hours of 8am to 5pm (closed between 12pm to 1pm) Monday - Friday. Please call the Planning Office at (269) 945-1290 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown, County Administrator, 220 West State Street, Hastings Ml 49058, (269) 945-1284. 77589792 Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk , Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condi­ tions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Dunn, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2003, and recorded on May 28, 2003 in instru­ ment 1105276, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Seven and 39/100 Dollars ($109,347.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A part of Lot 32 of Supervisor's Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 3, described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Jefferson Street, which lies South 00 degrees 11 minutes West, 66.0 feet from the Northwest corner of said Lot 32; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes East, 362.04 feet to the center of Fall Creek; thence South 37 degrees 40 minutes 44 seconds West, 142.6 feet along said center; thence South 32 degrees 45 minutes West along said center, 138.8 feet to the Shriner Street; thence North 43 degrees 45 minutes West, 289.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes East 24.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 18, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #444155F01 (09-18)(10-09) 77589705 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026779-DE Estate of Craig Allen Ewing. Date of Birth: May 2, 1969. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Craig Allen Ewing, died August 11, 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Barry Ewing and Kelly Yates, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 22, 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Barry Ewing and Kelly Yates 6751 N. Newgard Avenue #2 Chicago, IL 60626 (312) 343-7015 77589830 Case No. 2013-624-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 1 st day of May, A.D., 2014 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust (was) (were) the Plaintiff and Robert C. Bassett, an individual, Wendy L. Bassett, an individual, Elbert F. Black, an individ­ ual, Judith A. Black, an individual and Midland Funding, LLC, a foreign limited liability company (was) (were) the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HERE­ BY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public vendue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court for said County), on the 30th day of October, A.D., 2014 at 1:00PM in the forenoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Beginning at the North one quarter corner of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 39 seconds East 665.00 feet along the North-South one quarter line; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West 654.25 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes 39 seconds West 666.60 feet to the North line of said section; thence North 89 degrees 48 min­ utes 45 seconds East 654.25 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 This proper­ ty may be redeemed during the six (6) months fol­ lowing the sale. Dated: 09/11/2014 Mark Sheldon Deputy Sheriff Potestivo & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: David G Marowske (P57261) Mary Atallah (P75273) 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 853­ 4400 Our File # 14-05309 (09-11)(10-23) 77589620 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott, husband and wife, to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Money Store, Mortgagee, dated December 31,1998 and recorded January 11, 1999 in Instrument Number 1023541, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred NinetyThree and 79/100 Dollars ($69,293.79) including interest at 11.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 9, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the North 1/2 of Section 29, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 min­ utes 30 seconds East 134 feet to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 11,2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-013130 (09-11)(10-02) 77589464 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Brian Braat, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to First Place Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 6, 2012, and recorded on July 16, 2012 in instrument 2012­ 002195, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand -Nine Hundred Sixty-Six and 81/100 Dollars ($205,966.81). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 30, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 20 Acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 25, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425189F03 (09-25) (10-16) 77589825 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in. the conditions of a mortgage made by David S'. Rinehart and Ruthann G. Rinehart, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Washtenaw Mortgage Company its successors ansd assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 31,2003, and recorded on February 26, 2003 in instrument 1098451, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which, mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 29/100 Dollars ($192,293.29). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 30 minutes West, 1221.00 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section. Said point also being the Northeast corner of the recorded Plat of Warreh Acres, as recorded on Liber 3 of Plats, on page 96; thence West along the North line and extension thereof of Lot 13 of said Plat of Warren Acres, a distance of 308.00 feet; thence North 26 degrees 57 minutes 52 seconds West, 190.73 feet; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes West, 380.00 feet; thence East 393.00 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence South along said 1/4 line 550 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 1.8, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #444334F01 (09-1 8) (1 0-09) 77589716 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026721-DE Estate of Dale D. Lindsey, deceased. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Dale D. Lindsey, died 05/04/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Carol Ann Lindsey, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Ste. #302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: July 29, 2014 Michael L. Lind P62135 1346 West Columbia Avenue, #201 Battle Creek, Ml 49014 (269) 968-9191 Carol Ann Lindsey 13370 East Point Drive Delton, Ml 49046 77589832 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-26708-DE Estate of HEATHER MARIE HENNEY. Date of birth: 02/12/1977. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, HEATHER MARIE HENNEY, died 05/26/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to PAM MITCHELL, personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 206 WEST COURT STREET, SUITE 302, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 PAM MITCHELL 14731 NELSON DRIVE LAKE ODESSA, Ml 48849 (616) 755-2740 77589789 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the Plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 14-115CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 25th day of August, 2014, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was the Plaintiff and Susan VanHorn and Gabriel VanHorn were the Defendants. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $154,999.01, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 5.875% and other amounts recover­ able pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff/deputy sher­ iff or county clerk/deputy county clerk, to the high­ est bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 13th of November, 2014 at 1:00 pm, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the Charter Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as Beginning at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; Thence North 355 Feet along the East 1/8 line of said Section 27; Thence West 691 Feet at right angles to said East 1/8 line; Thence North 644 Feet parallel with said East 1/8 line; Thence West at right angles 629 Feet more or less to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 27; Thence South 990 Feet, more or less, to the center post of said Section 27; Thence East 1320 Feet more or less to the place of beginning. Except: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; Thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 01 Seconds East, 2639.12 Feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section to the center of said Section; Thence South 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 34 Seconds East 998.14 Feet along the East-West 1/4 line to the point of begin­ ning; Thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minute 43 Seconds East 354.74 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 17 Seconds East 325.00 Feet to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; Thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 43 Seconds West 355.00 Feet to said 1/4 line; Thence North 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 34 Seconds West 325.00 Feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes over the Southerly 66 Feet thereof. Subject to an ease­ ment for public Highway purposes over the Easterly 33 Feet thereof for Mckeown Road. Tax Parcel ID: 06-027-001-50. More commonly known as: 2460 McKeown Rd, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-5422 T# 436132L02 (09-25) (10-30) 77589838 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 10, 2014 -7:30 RM. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield, Walters, Carr, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Flint, James Absent: None Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Approved the 2015 Aquatic Treatment Plan for Algonquin Lake by roll call vote. Approved the L-4029 Millage Request with an Amendment to reduce the 2015 Fire Millage to .750 of a mil by roll call vote. Meeting Adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org 77589823 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: David A. Heynig and Shannon D. Heynig, Husband and Wife to MMS Mortgage Services, LTD, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2002 and recorded February 13, 2002 in Instrument # 1074870 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., by assignment dated February 4, 2002 and recorded February 13, 2002 in Instrument # 1074871 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Eighty-Five Dollars and Nine Cents ($95,085.09) including interest 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 16, 2014 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 56, Middleville Downs Addition No. 3 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 26, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 307 Whippoorwill Ct, Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 9/18/2014 ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., successor by merger to CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-08062 (09-18)(10-09) 77589750 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ...........................MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Meeth, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor in interest to National City Real Estate Services, LLC, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, Inc., formerly known as National City Mortgage Co., successor by merger to First of America Loan Services, Inc., for­ merly known as First of America Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 3, 1996, and recorded on June 24, 1996 in Liber 664 on Page 678, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four and 67/100 Dollars ($7,674.67). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Ruse's View, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 57, Barry County Records. 5 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 18, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442407F01 (09-18)(10-09) 77589721 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — Page 11 look for employment and begin making resti­ tution payments. McDowell ordered the jail time to be suspended as long as payments are being made on time. An additional charge of welfare fraud, failure to inform, was dis­ missed. Backpack filled with meth supplies confiscated by police Barry County Sheriff’s deputies, along with a Michigan State Police meth response team, recovered a backpack filled with what is believed to be methamphetamine lab components and indicators of distribu­ tion. Officers were called to the 1500 block of south M-37, Hastings Sept. 18 around 4<19 p.m. A woman told police she was paid to clean a room at the Brookfield Motorlodge. While she was cleaning, she told officers she found the backpack hidden in the room and she opened it. She believed the items inside were materials used for meth production. She removed the back­ pack from the room and called officers. Deputies questioned the man who lived in the room where the backpack was found. He told them a friend asked if he could store something in his room and he agreed, allegedly not knowing the contents of the backpack. Items found inside the backpack included fuel, tubes, bottles, bags, batteries, chemicals and tools. Officers determined the backpack belonged to a 41-year-old Hastings man. The man was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail on parole violations as well as operating and main­ taining a meth lab. Plainwell woman narrowly avoids scam A 52-year-old Plainwell woman may very well have employees at Western Union to thank for not getting scammed from a Craigslist posting. The woman told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies she was trying to sell a violin and posted it on Craigsl ist and in classified ads. She told officers she received an email message from someone wanting to buy the instrument. The buyer agreed to pay $400 for the violin, including $200 for shipping. The buyer said she ; would ’ put ‘$600 in‘the' seller’s PayPal account and that the seller should return $200 by Western Union check to cover shipping. The check was supposed to be sent to New York. Although she had not received the money in her PayPal account, the seller decided to go ahead and wire the $200 as instructed. When she began the process, Western Union contacted her and advised her she was involved in an apparent scam and told her not to wire the money. The woman took their advice and did not wire the funds and instead contacted police. She was advised to contact PayPal and carefully monitor her account in case there was an attempt to take money out of the bank account. The incident was reported Sept. 10. Driver passes stopped school bus A Hastings school bus driver reported a driver disregarded her red flashing lights and passed the bus in the 1500 block of West State Road, Hastings Sept. 17. She gave police the driver’s license plate num­ ber, and police were able to locate the driv­ er. He admitted to passing the bus near the gravel pit on State Road. He told officers he thought the bus was pulling over for him to pass. The driver reportedly apologized and said he would be more careful in the future. Windshield broken as woman travels M-37 A 20-year-old woman reported she was driving north on M-37 near Sager Road when a southbound vehicle came near her. As the vehicles passed each other, the woman told sheriff’s deputies she heard a loud bang and noticed her windshield was broken. She said she believed the other driver possibly threw something at her car. The incident was reported at about 6 p.m. Sept. 22. Kayak, aluminum boat taken from yard A 55-year-old Shelbyville man reported theft of two boats from his front yard in the 4000 block of Princess Drive near Gun Lake. The man said he had a 12-foot alu­ minum boat and a 10-foot kayak in the yard and that they were leaning against the shed when he left for work. When he returned home, both boats were gone. The total value of the two boats is estimated at about $500. The incident was reported Sept. 18. Single-vehicle accident leads to arrests A 34-year-old Kentwood woman faces charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and failing to report a crash. Her 33-year-old Middleville passenger, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of an accident on Sandstone Drive near Payne Lake Road where a van had rolled over and was blocking the road. When offi­ cers arrived, no one was in or around the van, but officers noticed blood in the van. A short time later, the original caller contact­ ed police and said he found a body in the ditch at the intersection of Payne Lake Road and Sandstone Drive. Officers found two people lying under a blanket in the ditch? Both had --been..’ injured in-the!’’acci­ dent. The woman was identified as the driv­ er and said she swerved to miss a deer in the road. She was transported to Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids. Her passenger was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where he was treated and released. Officers then booked the passenger into the Barry County Jail on an outstanding war­ rant. Information about the crash has been forwarded to the Barry County prosecuting attorney’s office for review. Officers responded to the crash at about 5:17 a.m. Sept. 19. Man injured in watercraft crash on Gun Lake Two Grand Rapids men were involved in a boating accident on Gun Lake Sept. 1. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies with the marine division were called to Gun Lake Road in Yankee Springs Township at about b p.m. The men were each driving jet skis and were taking off from shore. The opera­ tor following the lead driver was too close, and when the lead driver turned, the second jet ski was unable to avoid crashing. The first driver suffered a leg injury and was transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings for treatment. The second driver was not injured. Thornapple Township Emergency Services assisted at the scene. Rick Edward Raak, 49, of Alto, was sen­ tenced to serve between 51 and 240 months in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of operating and maintaining a meth lab. A sec­ ond charge of operating and maintaining a meth lab was dismissed. Raak pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court July 17 and was sentenced by Judge Amy McDowell Sept. 17. He was given credit for 89 days already served in jail and was ordered to pay $998 in court fines and costs. McDowell told Raak he was lucky the prosecuting attorney was only asking for 51 months in the case. “I was going to give you 85. Come back here again, and I will max you out,” said McDowell during sentencing. Raak has prior felony convictions, including criminal sexual conduct, third degree, in 1996, and two counts of perjury in 1986. Raak’s attorney argued the meth lab charge was inconsistent with Raak’s overall criminal record. Justin Alan Stone, 29, of Holt, was sen­ tenced Sept. 18 in Barry County Circuit Court to serve between 24 and 96 months in prison for probation violation. Stone was placed on probation in October 2013 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with a weapon. He was sentenced in 2013 to one year in jail and 60 months pf probation and given credit for 103 days served in jail. He was arrested in 2014 after violating probation orders by hav­ ing contact with the victim and violating the Michigan Sex Offender Registry Act. Jeffrey John Smith, 44, of Battle Creek, was sentenced Sept. 12 in Barry,County Circuit Court to serve 17 to 60 months in prison for probation violation. In February, Smith was ordered to serve 36 months of pro­ bation after pleading guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol as a third or more offense. He also was ordered to serve 12 months in jail, with the final six months to be suspended with probation. In September, Judge McDowell found Smith was in viola­ tion of his probation and imposed the sen­ tence. Smith also was charged in February for aggravated stalking, operating a motor vehi­ cle while his license was revoked or suspend­ ed, and having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle. In addition to his prison term, Smith must pay $1,598 in court fines and costs. Hal William Gordenski, 62, of Nashville, pleaded guilty July 10 to operating a motor Fire destroys firefighter’s motorcycle and shed A Thomapple Township firefighter saw his new 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle go up in flames just moments after returning from a ride with his wife on the motorcycle. Thornapple Township Fire Chief David Middleton said the fire was reported about 1:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, at the home near the comer of Main Street and Bender Road in Middleville near Thomapple Kellogg High School. Black, billowing smoke could be seen ris­ ing from the shed fire, almost appearing as if something at the high school was on fire. Thomapple firefighters quickly responded to the call. The shed where the motorcycle was stored was destroyed, along with the vehicle. The adjacent home also suffered damage after sid­ ing melted from the heat. Middleton said he does not know the cause of the fire but esti­ mated damage at $25,000. No one was injured in the blaze. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios X-Women 13-3; Sue’s Team 13-3; Team Turkey 13-3; Shirlee’s Grands 11-5; Animal House 7.5-8.5; Look Insurance 6-10; Moore Cubed 5.5-10.5; Mexican Connexion 4-12; 2 Guys and a Lady 4-12; Coleman Agency 3­ 13. High Game - Devin M. 235; Derek 234; Derrick M. 213. High Series - Devin M. 615; Derek 595; Derrick M. 568. Tuesday Night Mixed J-Bar 11; Dave Ramey Photography 9; Double BS 8; Boyce Milk Haulers 4. High Game - M. Wood 205; G. Hea-d 195; D. Benner 191; D. Blakely 189; F. Smr:i 181; D. Wilkins 179; C. Steeby 170; M. Yost 160; Auntie Em 156; M. Burd 152; B. Ramey 145; M. Bryan 142. High Series - G. Heard 547; D. Wilkins 497; C. Steeby 471; M. Yost 457; Auntie Em 445; M. Burd 411; M. Bryan 380. Wednesday Mixed Boniface Construction 10-2; Huver’s Auto Recycling 7-5; Eye & ENT 7-5; Court Side 6­ 2; Brush Works Painting 2-6. Good Games and Series Women - N. Potter 169-425; L. Elliston 171-448; T. Christopher. Senior Citizens • Just Having Fun 8-4; Jan’s Team 8-4; Has Beens 8-4; Rosie’s 8-4; Butterfingers 7-5; Pin Seekers 7-5; Evie’s Devils 7-5; Early Risers 6-6; Sun Risers 5-7; King Pins 4-8; M&Ms 3­ 9. Good Games and Series Women - N. Boniface 166-447; J. Shurlow 157; G. Meaney 144; G. Breitner 133-350; G. Scobey 148-413; J.J. Gasper 182-555; K. Keeler 162­ 421. Good Games and Series Men - R. Boniface 176-474; L. Dunn 162; W. Talsma 178-477; D. Dimmers 179-443; R. McDonald 232-637; L. Markley 164; R. Hart 151-421; B. Keeler 189-522; H. Bowman 180; B. Terry 256-575; C. Atkinson 170. vehicle while impaired, third or subsequent offense. He was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Sept. 18 by Judge McDowell to serve 90 days in jail, with credit for one day served. He will serve his sentence on a tether instead of in jail, but also must receive sub­ stance abuse treatment, attend Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous four times per week, and wear an electronic alcohol-monitoring device for 90 days. He also must serve 36 months of probation and pay $798 in court fines and costs. Debra Jean Czajkowksi, 47, of Hastings, pleaded guilty Aug. 13 to a charge of welfare fraud of more than $500. She was sentenced Sept. 17 in Barry County Circuit Court to 30 days in jail, with credit for one day served. She also was placed on probation for 60 months and must make restitution of $2,379 to the Department of Human Services. “You ripped off the taxpayers. You stole from everyone in this room who is working,” said Judge McDowell during sentencing. McDowell told Czajkoswki she expects her to Nicholas Burt DeVries, 39, of Mendon, pleaded guilty Aug. 13 in Barry County Circuit Court to operating and maintaining a meth lab, and the court found him guilty of being a habitual offender. DeVries was sen­ tenced Sept. 17 by Judge McDowell to serve between 46 and 240 months in prison. He was given credit for 157 days served and must pay $1,898 in court fines and costs, including $900 in restitution. He’has previous convic­ tions from Kalamazoo County in 2011 and 2008 of operating and maintaining a meth lab, and in 2002 of delivery and manufacture of meth or ecstasy. Ian Lucas Carter, 34, of Hastings, pleaded guilty Aug. 13 in Barry County Circuit Court to possessing contraband as a jail prisoner. He was found to have Xanax, a controlled sub­ stance, while in jail. He was sentenced Sept. 17 to 48 days in jail and given credit for 48 days served. Carter must pay $998 in court fines and costs. A second charge of possession contraband as a jail inmate was dismissed. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. HASTINGS ESTATE SALE! 3771 Center Road, 49058 Tuesday Sept 30, 9-5 Wednesday Oct 1, 9-2 Numbers @ 8:30 Tuesday. There is so much to discover here, every time you turn around something else will catch your eye. Signed Bradley Hubbard slag glass lamp; second lamp not signed; Carnival Bohe­ mian and Fenton glass; large amount of antique and vin­ tage baby items including silk baby crazy quilt, cloth­ ing, hand knit items and bonnets; vintage linens and hankies; post cards; old dress form; marbles, tin types and sewing, notions and fabrics. 50' s-oO's bed­ room set with queen sleep set; La-Z-Boy chair; sofa; va­ riety of antique chairs and tables; old cameras; antique plant stand and older up­ right piano. Very nice drop leaf dining table and chairs; china cabinet; kitchen and bake ware and small kitchen appliances. Old Lanterns; wood crates; porch swing; lamps; games; nice vintage large cabinet; salesmen sam­ ple (?) Victorian Chaise; can­ ning jars; upright Kenmore freezer just in time for deer season; window AC unit; old shutters and old sled. Lots of small hand tools and lawn and garden tools. Vin­ tage cultivator and to much more to mention. Sale by: The Cottage House Antiques Estate and Moving Sales 616-901-9898 Help Wanted FINANCIAL SERVICE SPECIALIST: Immediate part time opening for a Fi­ nancial Service Specialist in a credit union. Responsibili­ ties include providing excel­ lent customer service through teller transaction processing. Applicant must have 1 year of cash handling experience, preferably in a credit union, bank or check cashing facility. Scheduled work days vary Monday-Fri­ day, with a maximum of 29 hours per week. 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BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: 87 3 V: AQ7 6 4:K5 *:95 3 2 WEST EAST 4: 5 4 4: K 10 9 V: 10 8 V: J 9 5 3 2 ♦: 10 9 Q J 10 7 ♦:QJ876432 ♦: - SOUTH 4: AQJ62 V: K4 ♦: A 4»: AK864 Dealer: East Vulnerable: Both Lead: Q4 North Pass 4NT 54 64 East Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass South 2# 44 ' 5# 5NT Pass West 44 Pass Pass Pass Pass Captain M. North looked over at Rosie and Vera. They had just come aboard the Barry County Bridge Barge with concerns about a 64 contract that had gone decidedly bad. Down two tricks and vulnerable, Vera and Rosie had suffered a minus 200 point loss and a bottom board. Now they were consulting with Captain North to see if he could help them understand just what had gone wrong. , “As I said,” Captain North continued, “there was nothing wrong with your bidding. Reaching a 64 contract was exactly the right spot to be. The problems, as I see it, are the choic­ es you made after the first trick was taken. Rosie, you took the first trick in your hand with the A4. Correct?” < Rosie responded with a nod of her head, “That is exactly what I had to do. I had a singleton A4” “Right,” responded the Captain. “Then you tried to get rid of your losing clubs by using your side suits first. When West trumped your QV, you were sunk. You lost the K4 and anoth­ er club later in the hand.” Both Rosie and Vera nodded glumly. “As I see it,” continued the Captain, “two things happened that as declarer you needed to be aware of. You needed to listen to the bidding, and when West interjected a 44 bid, you should have picked up on the interference, but also the number of diamonds in her hand as well as the strong possibility that she would be short in her other side suits.” Again, Vera and Rosie nod­ ded in agreement and understanding. “The other thing is that you needed to draw those trumps as fast as you could to avoid the loss of your side winners. Even knowing that you would probably lose the spade finesse, you still needed to try it. Hoping for a 3-2 split in spades and even losing the spade finesse would have brought home the contract.” Vera and Rosie sighed in unison. Rosie spoke up, “So, Captain North, after I won the first trick in my hand, I led the KV. Did I go wrong on the second trick?” Captain North nodded, “Instead of taking the KV first, lead your 4V to your QV on the board. You not only have reached the dummy for a spade lead, but you have left yourself a way to get to the board by overtaking the KV in your hand with the AV on the board.” “Ahhhh,” came the response from Vera and Rosie. “We see your plan indeed.” “Once you are on the board with the QV, then lead a small spade and put up the J4 to finesse. You will lose the trick, of course, to West as the cards lie on this hand, but it has the advantage of putting West on lead, and you have removed two of the five outstanding trumps. You have three to go, and you should be able to pull them effectively when you regain the lead.” Again, Rosie and Vera nodded in agreement. The Captain went on, “West will probably lead another diamond hoping that it is partner East who is out of diamonds and can trump for a setting trick. Fortunately for you, there is another diamond in the East hand, and you can win the trick with the K4. Now you can draw the remaining trumps in two more leads, leaving you with two spade trumps in your hand. Now, here is a tip for you to consider.” Here Rosie and Vera looked up immediately. They were always ready for a valuable bridge tip. “Go ahead, Captain,” said Vera. “We are all ears.” The Captain smiled again. “You have lost one trick already, and to make your contract of 64, you must not lose another trick, or you will be set. So, try this suggestion: make the defenders discard and have them try to save important cards. They will be victims of a squeeze play on your part. They will have a difficult time try­ ing to save the setting trick.” “What are you suggesting, Captain North?” asked Vera. “Should we play our two spades after we know that all of the trumps are out?” “Exactly!” exclaimed Captain North. “Lead the 64 and watch what they discard. Then lead the 24 and see what they discard. Both East and West will be hard-pressed to save the right card.” Vera and Rosie considered that strategy and then wondered what Captain North would sug­ gest next. They could both see that East would probably want to hang onto the clubs while West had easy discards with all of those now-useless diamonds. East had only hearts and clubs left, so East would try and protect the clubs and would throw away the hearts. They began to smile as they saw what Captain North had in mind. “After the final two spades are played from your hand, Rosie, then play the A#, and the K4». When you see that West has no clubs, abandon the clubs as East has saved a winning club. Now is the time for you to lead your KV from your hand, and here is the winning play: overtake the KV with the AV. The JV will fall from the East hand, and the 7V and the 6V will be winners. You have just made a small slam in spades. Congratulations.” Here the Captain stood up. “Thank you, Captain North, for one last adventure on the Barry County Bridge Barge for this season. We will remember your suggestions and try them out this winter on the LOL’s down in the Panhandle!” Vera and Rosie started laughing and walked off the Barry County Bridge Barge together waving to Captain North. “See you next spring,” they shouted. Captain North smiled and sat down. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) by Patricia Johns Guest Writer Don Boysen, former owner and editor of the Sun and News and a longtime community leader, was honored as the 2014 Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation Hometown Hero. This is the 18th year the organization has celebrated the accomplishments and lead­ ership of individuals and groups in the Middleville area. Boysen served as the Thomapple Township supervisor for 32 years before retiring in 2012. Mike Bremer, who took the role of township supervisor after Boysen and also now serves as the TAEF vice president, greet­ Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation President Kyle McKeown (left) congratu­ ed guests at the start of the program, appro­ lates 2014 Hometown Hero Don Boysen at this year’s annual dinner at the Ever After priately wearing an ink-stained printer’s Banquet Hall in Hastings. apron. Bremer’s mother, Lois, also worked with Boysen for several years. riorated under the sway of his enemy. “helped us all and impacted the whole com­ Boysen was destined to become a newspa­ “Remember how, at the end, George is munity.” per man and spent years providing communi­ overjoyed as he runs down the street, realiz­ Joanne and Don celebrated their 60th ty news. His fascination with printing began ing that his life is important? All of us can be anniversary this year. when he was about 10 years old and pub­ proud of our place in our own community,” “The devotion he shows toward his family, lished a neighborhood paper. said Boysen. the Middleville United Methodist Church and At the banquet, he was a little shy and hum­ Boysen was surrounded by family and the entire community is an example for us bled by all of the attention being paid to him. friends throughout the evening. 1 all,” said Michael. He used the classic holiday movie, “It’s a As their sisters, Beth and Chris, stood Michael closed his talk with a quote from Wonderful Life,” to illustrate why he believes beside them, Don’s sons, Marty and Michael, Eleanor Roosevelt, “If at the end this man everyone can make their community and could not hold back their tears even in the used to the limit the powers that God granted, world better. midst of laughter as they talked about their he was worthy of love and respect and of the “Clarence, the angel second class, gives dad. The respect and love Don’s children and sacrifice of many, made in order that he might George Bailey his wish, not to have been grandchildren hold for him showed as they achieve what he deemed to be his task, then bom,” said Boysen explaining the movie plot. honored him. that life has been lived well and there are no They talked about how their dad loved talk­ regrets.” George soon realizes if he had never been born, his brother would have drowned, the ing and listening to people. They praised the Middleville native and former State Rep. woman he adored would not recognize him love their parents show for each other and for Bob Bender added his own words of praise and the community he loved would have; dete­ . them.. Michael told the audience that his dad, and friendship. “I learned so much from him about the community and politics,” said Bender. “He is more than just an editor or a township super­ visor, he is a friend.” Bremer offered a final award to Boysen at the end of the evening, presenting him with a loaf of white bread made by Bremer’s moth­ er, Lois. “I gave him a loaf of bread every week for about 20 years,” said Lois. “I thought he deserved one tonight.” Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation President Kyle McKeown thanked everyone for attending the special night. “This is my favorite day of the year — sur­ rounded by people who* make this community such a wonderful place,” he said. After the ceremony, many guests stayed, sharing their own memories. “One of the most wonderful parts of this evening was that we shared it with our four children and five grandchildren and all our friends,” said Joanne Boysen. The TAEF also honored former board members Judy Hendrickson and Bob Williams. , Master of Ceremonies Mike Bremer wears an ink-stained printer’s apron as he Proceeds from the annual dinner help fund shares a slide show featuring Don Boysen. A caricature of “Deadline Don” sits at the annual scholarships presented by the base of the podium during the Hometown Hero dinner Sept. 18. Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation. RESIGNS, continued from page 1 charges against Chad Curtis, a former Major League Baseball player who served as a vol­ unteer weight room attendant at Lakewood High School. Curtis was accused of criminal sexual conduct involving students at the high school. He was later tried and found guilty on six charges of criminal sexual conduct and is now serving time in prison. “As a board member we are tasked to nav­ igate the streams ahead of us to reach our des­ tination, but lately our streams have turned to muck-filled bogs that I no longer have the heart, or energy, to continue to navigate in what is a volunteer position,” said Vezino. He went on to say he has been asked by members of the community to be their social media police, their counselor to settle differ­ ences between friends and neighbors, and to act as their henchman to settle old scores or help heal old wounds they have not dealt with themselves. To that end, he said, he cannot continue. “I have been approached on so many dif­ ferent issues, and with so much of the infor­ mation based on rumor and hearsay or incor­ rect information, and with so many different agendas or desired outcomes, it is impossible for me to sort through it any longer,” said Vezino. He continued, saying there is no set timetable for when the district will heal, come together and move forward in a positive direction, but his exiting prayer is that it will be soon, since the children are watching the whole process. His parting words concluded with a refer­ ence to a fellow church member who posts on social media how everyone can approach each day looking through the eyes of either grace or condemnation. “In that regard, I see the Lakewood school district as this huge piece of artwork laid out before us that has been worn and tattered over the years. Grace would say: ‘We have some­ thing special that through a joined effort, and some tender loving care, we can restore it all back to what it once was.’ Condemnation would say: ‘Tear it up, bum it up, start over.’ I hope you can all embrace grace,” he said in closing his letter. As Gibbs prepared to move to the agenda, Superintendent Mike O’Mara read a state­ ment in which he addressed the prior lack of response to citizen questions and comments. “Over the past few months there have been questions and comments made at school board meetings that have gone unanswered,” said O’Mara. “The lack of communication has been a mistake on my part. The board and I will be changing that, starting tonight. It might seem like your comments have fallen on deaf ears, but they have not.” He went on to respond to concerns raised by Larry Adams at the Sept. 8 board meeting regarding administrators serving as coaches. O’Mara said the decision to allow them to coach was his. He said they had open and honest discussions about their passion and careers as principals and their hobbies of coaching. “Both are very well organized and have never slighted their duties as principals for their coaching,” said O’Mara. “I have person­ ally seen both of them in their offices early and late to make sure work is done. They are both people who are passionate about kids and will do whatever is needed to get the job done. I am proud to have both Kellie [Rowland] and Wayne [Piercefield] as part of my administrative team.” Gibbs then answered questions previously raised about various policies, saying the board approved a process to update its policy manual in order to make sure current laws were properly reflected in its policies. The last legal review was sometime in the 1990s. The board will be reviewing the final three areas of the policy book, after which it will be sent to NEOLA, the company working with the district to update the policies. NEOLA will send a final draft for board approval, at which time the board will have the policy book up for review at two consec­ utive board meetings. At the second reading, the policy book will be formally approved by the board and become district policy. NEOLA will put the policies online through the school’s website, the same way the current policies are posted. The board then heard a district academic report from director of curriculum Tim McMillen, a report on the strategic planning process, a reminder of the November operat­ ing millage up for renewal, and then reviewed the final three sections of the policies. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — Pacje 13 Vikings make it a GLAC sweep of the Ramblers by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The firstViking goal went off a Rambler head and the second off a Viking head. Lakewood’s varsity boys’ soccer team got a goal off the foot of Evan Knapp as well as it improved to 4-3 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference with a second victory of the season over Perry. Austin Sanderson was credited with the Vikings’ first goal, as a long flip throw-in glanced off a Rambler defender’s head and into his own net. Knapp scored the Vikings’ second goal, after a nice play by teammate Kevin Foltz to keep the ball in play along the end line. Foltz then floated a crossing pass to Knapp who finished it off. . Knapp assisted Foltz on the Vikings’ final goal, a throw-in which Foltz headed into the Perry7 net. Daniel Tennant made ten saves in goal for the Vikings and had a solid defensive effort in front of him. ' “Our defense played much better in the second half today winning balls near midfield and keeping Perry out of our own end,” said Viking head coach James LeVeque. “Adam Cuzack played extremely well defensively and was very active throughout the whole game,” he added. Grand River Prep scored an 8-0 victory over the Vikings at Lakewood High School Thursday, dropping Lakewood to 4-7 overall on the season. Lakewood sophomore Jesse Waldron (25) takes the ball from Grand River Prep’s Abdullahi Mugaza (12) in the mid­ field Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood senior midfielder Evan Knapp (7) rises up to clear a Grand River Prep corner kick out of his team’s end during Thursday’s non-conference contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Darris Cunningham and Hussein Mugaza scored two goals each for the Titans, who led 5-0 at the half. The Titans’ speed surprised the Vikings a bit, and Grand River controlled the action for much of the contest. “They’re fast,” LeVeque said. “They’re fast. We’re young. We’ve only got freshmen and sophomores, and a couple seniors. I did­ n’t expect that.” One of the Viking seniors is Tennant, a DK girls second at their own invite Hopkins had six girls finish before any Hannah McGlocklin cut about a minute other team had more than two hit the line, and and a half off from her former personal the Vikings won the girls’ race at Thursday’s record. “She has been working on her finishes and Delton Kellogg Invitational with just 23 points. it showed as she really pushed the pace at the The Delton Kellogg girls were the second end,” Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely said. team to have three finishers, and placed sec­ “Like the boys team, every girl on the team ond at Gilmore Car Museum with 65 points, ran either a season best or personal best time. followed by Mendon 66, Galesburg-Augusta The whole team has been working hard 102, Hastings 152, Paw Paw 156, Maple together to make each other stronger and it Valley 167, White Pigeon NTS, Fennville really shows during the races.” NTS and Kelloggsville NTS. Rachael Weber led Hopkins to its win at the Hastings had its regular varsity runners race Thursday, placing first in the girls’ meet take the afternoon off after running in a con­ with a time of 20:22.17. Fennville’s Mary ference jamboree the previous afternoon. Mendoza was the runner-up in 20:28.44. Delton Kellogg’s girls were led by senior Hopkins also had runners place fourth, fifth, Sammi Cleary, who placed seventh in 21 min­ eighth, ninth and tenth. utes 48.19 seconds. The Panther team also The Saxon team was led by Zoe Engle, a had Megan Grimes 12th in 22:32.34 and freshman, who was 26th in 25:33.69. Maranda Donahue 13th in 22156.97. ..Hastings also had Lindsey Spurlock 35th in Rounding out the top five for Delton were 26:46.48, Katie Pohl 3?th in 27:21.80, Hie Maddie Conrad in 22nd with a time of Bivens 41st in 27:34.65 and Kaylie Lumbert 24:57.30 and Anna Elliott with a 24th-place 45th in 27:56.75. Comstock took the day’s boys’ title with 46 time of 25:19.38. Maple Valley’s leader, Emma McGlocklin, points, followed by Mendon 60, Hopkins 65, was just ahead of those two Panthers, placing Delton Kellogg 113, Paw Paw 131, Maple 21st in a season-best time of 24:34.47. Valley 157, Kelloggsville 190, Fennville 196 Carlee Allen was 27th in 25:26.27 for the , Hastings 212 and White Pigeon NTS. Lions, Alli Hickey 52nd in 28:29.35, Hannah Andrew Brighton who hit the finish line McGlocklin 56th in 28:49.47, and Katie ninth in 18:35.37 to lead Maple Valley, fin­ Blodgett 65th in 30:20.23. ishing just ahead of Delton Kellogg’s leader Branden Shepard who was tenth in 18:39.25. Delton Kellogg also had Jacob Howard 17th in 19:35.31, Andrew Jackson 24th in 19: 46.85, Brock Mueller 34th in 20:50.79 and Joey Zito 39th in 20:58.27. Sophomore Jacob Brighton had a great afternoon for the Lions, placing 31st in 20: 18.39, shaving more than two minutes off of his personal best time. “I was really pleased as we had everyone on the team either run a personal best or sea­ son best time,” Blakely said. “The goal always has been to look at the end of the sea­ son, and have faster times as the season pro­ gresses.” The Lion team also had Felix Pena-Collier 35th with a good time of 20:52.05, Matthew Reid 53rd in 22:05.00 and Kodee Crouch 59th in 22:23.35. Lewis Tate -won . the. j^ce-in 17:11.28, with Comstock’s Zack Richards second in 17:43.49. Comstock took the team title with the help of runners placing second, third and fourth overall. The Hastings team was led by Zlatko Granzow? who was 32nd in 20:41.20. The Saxon pack also included Ben Anderson 54th in 22:09.81, Jacob Pratt 55th in 22:12.93, Chance McArthur 58th in 22:22.98 and Brandon Minter 62nd in 22:36.48. Vikings win title at Walnut Hills The Vikings couldn’t have hoped for a bet­ ter two-day stretch. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ golf team fired a 363 to win the East Lansing Invitational at Walnut Hills Country Club Monday, then fol­ lowed that up by winning its third consecutive Greater Lansing Activities Conference jam­ boree Tuesday at Glenbrier Golf Course. The field at Walnut Hills included five ranked teams. Kennedy Hilley led Lakewood with an 83, finishing as the day’s runner-up. Emily Barker was tied for third with an 84. Hilley finished strong, going 1-under-par on her final four holes to record her lowest 18-hole score of the season. , “(Hilley) managed the course nicely and putted very well on some tough greens,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. “She has been to this tourney four times now, and it was great to see her play so well in her senior year.” Barker hit 12 fairways, and half of the greens in regulation to score her 84. “She has become so consistent, and we can always depend on her to bring in a solid score for the team,” Kutch said of Barker. “To see our top two players finish 2nd and 3rd overall was excellent.” They weren’t the only ones who played well for Lakewood Taylor Hopkins shot a 94 and Savanah Ackley added a 102. Kutch said Hopkins had a particularly good back nine, and he was pleased to see Ackley continuing to improve. St. Joseph was second on the day with a score of 368, followed by Okemos 374, Traverse City West 375, Grosse He 378, Traverse City Central 387, Jackson Northwest 396 East Lansing 398, South Christian 403, Lansing Catholic 409, Holt 424, Grand Ledge 444, Haslett 469 and Williamston 553. “This was a huge step for our team and this program. It ranks up there with one of the top tournament wins for the girls golf program,” Kutch said. “I am so proud of these kids and how they pulled everything together today.” Lakewood won Tuesday at the league jam­ boree hosted by Perry with a nine-hole score of 178. Hilley had a season-low nine-hole round of 41. The Vikings also got a seasonlow from Hopkins who shot a 43. Barker added a 44 and Maranda Barton a 50. Perry was second with a 219 for the day, followed by Olivet 264 and Stockbridge 271. ArtPrize underway; includes work by area artists Several Barry County area artists are join­ ing others from all over the world to show­ case their talents at the annual ArtPrize competiton in Grand Rapids, which began Wednesday, Sept. 24, and will continue through Sunday, Oct. 12. This is the sixth year of the unique free art show that allows viewers to vote on the pieces they like best. ArtPrize welcomes art­ work from all genres and mediums displayed at venues throughout Grand Rapids, includ­ ing coffee shops, bank lobbies, art galleries and restaurants, to name a few. The contest was recognized by Time mag­ azine as “One of Five Festival Events You Won’t Want to Miss in 2013.” ArtPrize 2014 runs for 19 days and will feature 1,537 works presented by artists from 51 countries and 42 states. Public voting will determine some of the awards, while juried awards will presented, as well. The top prize in the public vote and juried awards is $200,000 for each. Last year, more than 446,000 votes were cast in the art event. Round 1 voting started at noon yester and will end at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 4. Public vote finalists are announced at 1 p.m. Oct. 5 with Round 2 voting starting at 2 p.m. Oct. 5. Round 2 voting ending at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 9. Winners will be announced at the ArtPrize award ceremoney at 8 p.m. Oct. 10. The greater Barry County area has no lack of creativity as evidenced by the 31 local artists who have entered ArtPrize ^014. Their chosen mediums include photography, quilt­ ing, oil and acrylic painting, wood and metal sculpture, woodbuming, porcelain, and pas­ tel, pencil and permenent marker drawings. Area artists participating in ArtPrize include: Caledonia Carol A. Johnson, Cheryl Fischer-Vodry, Erin White, Garry Schmidt, H.J. Slider, Kathy Mohl, Pat Berman, Suzanne Grasman (Grasman and Berg), Thomas Roos. Delton Amy Young, Jerry Ward, Larry Lane Sr. Freeport Lane Cooper. Hastings Cindy Faber, Michael Faber, Dennis O’Mara, Dorothy Janose/Pieceful Valley Quilters, Joe Hull, Judith Jacinto, Richard Moore, Kim Zahnow. Lake Odessa Anthony Jackson. Middleville Bonnie Slayton/WHAT, Bonnie Rhoby/Pieceful Valley Quilters, Colton Kruizenga, Denise Langeweg/GRMakers, InSoon Felch, Mary Jo Drueke, Michael Maring, Steve Miller. This list was provided by ArtPrize officials and may not be a complete list of area artists. Readers or articists are encouraged to contact J-Ad Graphics if they know other local artists who are participating but are not list­ ed. For more information on local artists, where to view their work and their voting codes, log on to www.artprize.org. defender prior to this season when he was moved to goalkeeper a couple games into the year. He played a few games as keeper early in the year, then a few on defense, and returned to goal for the Perry and Grand River Prep contests because of an injury. He did his best to keep the Vikings in the game Thursday. He saved a Titan PK with 10:34 left in the first half, then soon after made a big save on a breakaway. A few of the Titan goals were just perfectly placed shots in the comers. HYAA Football 5th & 6th Blue The Hastings fifth and sixth grade blue team defeated Middleville 30-0 to improve its season record to 3-0. Scoring touchdowns for the Saxons were Austin Bleam (25-yard run), Kirby Beck (35yard run) and Drew Markley who scored twice ( 3- and 65-yard runs). Beck also made three two-point kicks. They couldn’t have scored all those touchdowns if it wasn’t for the great blocking of Grayson Patton, Claten Patten, Jackson Dubois, Owen Winegar, Chase Brandt, Mitch Eldred and Ashton Benson. Leading the way on defense for Hastings were Andrew VanSyckle and Jordan Benedict had sacks. Payton Miller also had a sack and recovered an on-side kick. CJ Baldwin had several solo tackles. 3rd & 4th White Hastings third and fourth grade white team improved to 2-0 behind a strong offensive line of Jackson Clow, Ian Burfield, Eastin Tibble, Keegan Lindsey and Ashton Cosme Saturday, topping the Bellevue/St. Phil team 22-0. The offensive line created holes for David Jiles to score two touchdowns and Gavin Tinkler to score the other touchdown. Hastings also got strong running from Landon Steward and Nathan Preston. Steward kicked two extra points. The Hastings defense held its opponent to under 50 total yards. Defensive standouts were Jack Gulick, Preston, Kai Richardson with several others contributing to the win. 3rd & 4th Gold Hastings third and fourth grade gold team beat the Marshall Junior 1 team 7-6 Saturday. Scoring the Saxon TD was Robby Slaughter, on a QB sneak. Cohen Smith rushed for 77 yards on ten carries to put the Saxons in scor­ ing position. Aiden Benson added 23 yards rushing. A passing extra-point conversion from Slaughter to Layton Eastman was the difference in the Saxons getting the victory. The young Saxon defense held the larger Marshall squad to only six points. Slaughter had ten tackles, Smith nine, Eastman eight. Tyler Morris and Bailey Miller had two tack­ les each. Benson, Kyler Sanders and Trenten Cotant all had one tackle. Saxon spikers reach title game at BCC tourney The Saxons were undefeated Saturday until running into Marshall in the finals. Hastings’ varsity volleyball team reached the championship match at the Battle Creek Central Invitational Saturday, winning all three of its...pool matches, and then topping Jackson Lumen Christian 25.-16, 25-20 in the semifinals. Marshall won a back and forth match with the Saxons in the championship, 25-17, 23­ 25, 15-12. Hastings head coach Vai Slaughter said her girls played well throughout the day. Janessa Hodge had 26 kills and eight blocks throughout the course of the day at the net for the Saxons. Christy Clark added 17 kills and McKenzie hit down 15. Erin Goggins had a team-high 13 aces for Hastings, and also added 17 digs. ‘Mary Feldpausch had a team-high 30 digs and Grace Meade chipped in 16 digs. Jillian Zull contributed six aces and Hodge had five for the Saxons as well. Hastings knocked off Loy Norrix, Maple Valley and Battle Creek Central in its three pool play matches to advance to the champi­ onship bracket. The Saxons are now 1-2 in the OK Gold Conference after a tough loss at South Christian Thursday. . The Sailors knocked off the Saxons 25-13, 25-17, 25-12. Hastings is back at it in the league tonight with another tough match, at Wayland. The Saxons head to the Kelloggsville Invitational Saturday. Miller has season best time, leads Saxons to win at Bangor The individual champions were both from Hastings Saturday at the Bangor Invitational, and the Hastings varsity boys’ cross country team earned a trophy as well. The Saxon boys took the day’s champi­ onship with a total of 43 points. Chance Miller was the day’s individual champ, hit­ ting the finish line with a time of 16 minutes 56 seconds. He was the only guy to best the 17-minute mark at the nine-team meet. Hastings also had Ronnie Collins fourth in 17:43, Sam Johnson eighth in 18:11, Charles Surratt 12th in 18:42 and Alex Beauchamp 18th in 19:06. All four of them earned medals for their finishes. Miller and Beauchamp each set new season best times. Cadillac was second in the team standings with 65 points, followed by Berrien Springs 95, Plainwell 96, South Haven 101, Paw Paw 148, Edwardsburg 190, Parchment 207 and Allegan 214. Berrien Springs’ Brad Wurzel was the run­ ner-up, 17 seconds behind Miller in 17:13. Katherine Weinbrecht was the only girl to finish in less than 21 minutes. She led the Saxon team with her first-place time of 20:38. Kayleigh Collins was a minute behind for Hastings, placing eighth in 21:38. The Saxon team also had Abby Laubaugh 23rd in 23:13, Emily Pattok 24th in 23:23 and Emily Westers 32nd in 24:47. Collins, Laubaugh and Pattok all joined Weinbercht as medalists. Those finishes put the Saxon girls in third place. Cadillac won the day’s championship with 35 points, led by individual runner-up Shannon Metzger who finished in 21:00. Plainwell was third with 55 points, followed by Hastings 86, Edwardsburg 92, South Haven 131, Allegan 139, Berrien Springs 172 and Paw Paw 245. Cadillac’s top five were all among the day’s top 11 finishers. The Saxons return to action Saturday at the Otsego Invitational. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Page 14 — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Delton can move over .500 with win over Rams The Saxons’ Draven Pederson (left) fights to pull down Forest Hills Northern’s Adam Farah along the sideline Friday night. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) Saxon running back Jason Slaughter has the ball pop loose as his knee hits the turf just short of the Forest Hills Northern goal-line during the first quarter Friday in Hastings. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Plenty of points are being scored in the new Greater Lansing Activities Conference. Through two weeks of league play, six games, teams have scored at least 30 points eight times. Olivet has put up points just by being the better team in each of its first two league con­ tests. Stockbridge likes to hurry-up*1, go for two, on-side kick and put up as many points as possible. Leslie is the highest scoring team among the six overall this season, averaging 39 points per game. The Lions have been the one team left behind so far, scoring just a single touchdown in each of their conference contest. Maple Valley will, look to turn that around as they travel to take on Leslie. The Blackhawks lead the conference in scoring, but have given up even more points than they’ve scored - an average of nearly 40 points per game. Lakewood will look to even its conference record in a tough league match-up at Olivet. ’ It’s the first week of conference action for the OK Gold Conference. Thomapple Kellogg will play host to Hastings. The Saxons are still chasing their first vic­ tory with new head coach Jamie Murphy. TK snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Saxons last fall, with a 42-16 win. , Delton Kellogg is taking a week off from the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Galesburg-Augusta is not officially playing a KVA slate of games this fall, but remains a member of the conference in other sports. The Panthers visit the Rams Friday night looking to become the lone Barry County team with a winning record. Current Records Delton Kellogg Lakewood Thomapple Kellogg Hastings Maple Valley 2-2 1-3 1-3 0-4 0-4 O-KGold G.R. Catholic Central Ottawa Hills South Christian Thomapple Kellogg Wayland Hastings overall (league) 2-2 (0-0) 2-2 (0-0) 2-2 (0-0) 1-3 (0-0) 1-3 (0-0) 0-4 (0-0) KVA Constantine Kalamazoo United Schoolcraft Delton Kellogg Parchment Comstock overall (league) 4-0 (3-0) 4-0 (2-0) 2-2 (1-1) 2-2 (1-2) 1-3 (1-2) 0-4 (0-3) GLAC Olivet Stockbridge Leslie Lakewood Perry Maple Valley overall (league) 3-1 (2-0) 3-1 (2-0) 2-2 (1-1) 1-3 (1-1) 1-3 (0-2) 0-4 (0-2) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Thornapple Kellogg’s Dakotah Huska drags down Northview punt returner Harry Julien at the end of a Trojan kick in the first quarter Friday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hasskl2.org THURSDAY. SEPT. 25 3:45PM Girls Varsity Golf ' 4:00PM Boys Varsity Tennis 4:00PM Boys JV Soccer 4:30PM Boys Fresh Football 5:00PM Girls Fresh Volleyball 5:45PM Boys Varsity Soccer 6:00PM Girls Varsity Swimming 6:00PM Girls JV Volleyball 6:30PM Boys JV Football 7:00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball OK Gold @ Yankee Springs Plainwell Schools Thornapple-Kellogg HS Thornapple-Kellogg HS Wayland Union HS Thornapple-Kellogg HS GR Ottawa Hills HS Wayland Union HS Thornapple-Kellogg HS Wayland Union HS 5:00PM Girls Fresh Volleyball Allegan PS Allegan Quad 5:45PM Boys Varsity Soccer GR Catholic Central Away Home Home Home Away Home Away Away Home Away WEDNESDAY, OCT, 1 Home 3: 45PM Girls JV Golf Thornapple-Kellogg HS Away 4: 15PM Girls 7th B Volleyball Wayland MS 4:15PM Girls 8th B Volleyball Wayland MS . , , Away 4:30PM Boys Varsity Cross Co. GR Ottawa Hills HS OK Gold @ Ottawa Hills (Riverside Park) Away 4:30PM Boys Varsity Tennis Zeeland West HS Away 4: 30PM Girls Varsity Cross Co. GR Ottawa Hills HS OK Gold @ Ottawa Hills (@ Riverside Park) Away Away 5: 30PM Girls 8th A Volleyball Wayland MS Away 5:30PM Girls 7th A Volleyball Wayland MS FRIDAY. SEPT. 26 9:00AM Girls Varsity Golf 7:00PM Boys Varsity Football Holland Chr. Inv. @ Macatawa Legends Thornapple-Kellogg HS Away Away Forest Hills Northern 48, Hastings 30 The Saxons struggled to slow down the Huskies. I Forest Hills Northern’s varsity football team scored a 48-30 victory over Hastings inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday, totaling 566 yards of offense. Hastings led 7-6 after one quarter, thanks to a 1 -yard touchdown run by quarterback Clay Coltson and Jacob Westers’ extra-point kick. The Huskies responded with two second quarter touchdowns though, and eventually pushed their lead to as large as 48-14 early in the fourth quarter. Forest Hills Northern quarterback Jake Martin led the way for his team, rushing nine times for 135 yards and two touchdowns and also completing 14-of-22 passes for 252 yards and another TD. Adam Farah was his top receiving option, catching nine passes for 198 yards. . The Saxons kept Farah out of the end zone, but running back Connor Bruinius scored three times on three 1-yard runs. Bruinius scored the game’s opening points, on a 1-yard run at the end of a 10-play 55-yard drive for the Huskies. He added a 1-yard TD run in the second quarter and Martin tossed a 23-yard touchdown pass to Parker Hall as well. Martin scored on runs of 31 yards and 1yard in the third quarter. Bruinius had his final TD in the third and Brett Kulas scored FHN’s final TD on a 19-yard run in the fourth quar­ ter. Jason Slaughter found the end zone twice for the Saxons, scoring on a 55-yard run in the third quarter and a 52-yard run in the fourth. Away Away Lakewood quarterback Alex Salgat (8) beats Stockbridge defensive back Austin Cimala around the left side during the opening quarter of Friday’s GLAC contest at Unity Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Coltson also tossed a 60-yard TD pass to Owen Post in the fourth quarter. Each of those final scores for the Saxons was followed by a successful two-point conversion. Slaughter finished the night with 16 rushes for 163 yards. Coltson was 7-of-15 passing for 132 yards, connecting with Alex McMahon five times. McMahon totaled 78 yards on his five recep­ tions. Post also led the Saxon defense with 12 tackles and McMahon had eight. Delton Kellogg 57, Comstock 15 Delton Kellogg’s varsity football team evened its record at 2-2 with a 57-15 victory at Comstock Friday. The Colts were no match for the Panthers in their first Kalamazoo Valley Association meeting. Nolan Shockley scored three touchdowns for the Panthers, on runs of 26, 1 and 16 yards. Tyler Risner scored just once, on a 10-yard run for Delton, but carried the load much of the night. He rushed ten times for 174 yards. Four other players scored touchdowns for Delton. Brogan Smith scored on a 16-yard run, Zack Wyman oh a 22-yard run, Jake Reed on a 32-yard run and Cameron Hudson on a 9-yard run. Reed and Leighton Tobias each had an interception for Delton. Nicholas Crosariol had a team-high eight tackles for Delton, and Hudson chipped in six including a sack. Northview 38, Thornapple Kellogg 6 It felt like things could have gotten away from the Trojans in a hurry Friday night. The Trojans battled though, and it took a while for Northview to pull away. The Wildcats dropped the Thornapple Kellogg varsity football team to 1-3 overall this season with a 38-6 victory in Middleville. Northview went 80 yards in seven plays on the first drive of the game. The Wildcats had five first downs on those seven plays. The two plays that didn’t net first downs were a threeyard pass that moved the ball to the 50-yardline and a 6-yard pass from quarterback Devon Houston to Andrew Homik for a touchdown. TK’s offense went three-and-out on its first possession and then the Wildcats were march­ ing again, moving from their own 20 to the Trojan 24-yard-line. A couple big tackles, including a sack by Trojan senior Kyle Kraus, stalled the drive though and for the rest of the first half things evened out. Kraus wound up leading the TK defense with 13 tackles. Dakotah Huska added 12. The Wildcats added a 47-yard field goal by Alexis Mendez in the second quarter to push their lead to 10-0. TK answered with a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback AJ Nye to Austin Alward. Al ward fought through two Wildcat defenders to haul in the pass in the end zone and make the score 10-6. The Trojans went to the air often on the touchdown drive in the final minutes of the first half. That was how TK had to try to move the football as the game progressed. “We just got beat up at the line of scrim­ mage. They took our veer away. They took our running game away. We had to go to the pass, which I thought we did a nice job at. It’s not something — that we do a~lot or haven’t • - ... ------------of, __________ dole a lot of. I thought we showed some good ? things ' there,” said TK head coach Chad Ruger. Nye was 7-of-20 passing for 110 yards. He had the one touchdown and was intercepted once. Connor Collier was the. Trojans’ leading ground gainer, rushing six times for 29 yards. TK managed just 90 yards rushing as a team. The interception by Sean Pearson put the Northview offense on the field for the first time in the second half, and the Wildcats made the most of it. A fake punt helped keep the drive alive in Trojan territory. Northview finished the drive with a 3-yard touchdown run by Damian Olson to go up 17-6. Northview added a 5-yard touchdown run by Dom Rill late in the third quarter, and 41yard touchdown run by Houston and a 2-yard touchdown run by Korey Derr in the fourth quarter. While the Wildcats finished drives in the end zone, the Trojans kept having things go a little awry. Backs slipped trying to turn the corner once or twice. They recovered a Northview fumble only to fumble the ball right back a couple plays later. “We had two third-down situations that we didn’t execute,” Ruger said. “We had a thirddown situation where we slipped and fell. Things just didn’t go our way, whether we did it ourselves or whether it just happened.” After a spirited talk with the entire team, Ruger gathered his captains after a disap­ pointing outcome in their first home game of the season. 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Creekside Professional Building 1761 West M-43 Highway, Suite #2, Hastings, Ml 49058 HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule. £ Thornapple Kellogg’s Connor Collier returns a Northview kick-off around the right side during the fourth quarter Friday night in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg quarterback AJ Nye fires a pass into the left flat from behind his offensive line during the first half against Northview Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — Page 15 FOOTBALL, continued from previous page “I told them we’re going to be okay,” Ruger said. “They have to believe in them­ selves. They have to believe in each other. We’re going to bring it next week. Our play­ offs start now, because we’ve got to win from here. And to never lose the belief that they’re good, because they are. Good things are going to happen for them.” Olivet 35, Maple Valley 6 Maple Valley and Olivet started their new adventure together Friday. From the SMAA to the KVA to the new GLAC. The host Eagles won their first meet­ ing with the Lions in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference, downing the Maple Valley varsity football team 35-6. It was the Lions who struck first, getting a 1-yard touchdown from quarterback Beau Johnson with 3 minutes and 48 seconds remaining in the first quarter. Olivet answered in less than two minutes though, getting the first of three rushing touchdowns by Chase Martin. He scored from 32 yards out with 2:08 left in the first quarter, and the first of five extra-points off the foot of Ashley Harmison was good to give Olivet the lead. The Eagles clung to that one-point lead through the rest of the first half, then added touchdown runs of 25 yards and 3 yards by Martin in the third quarter and touchdown runs of 8 and 14 yards by Wyatt Smith in the fourth. Martin and Smith led the racked up 312 of the Eagles’ 317 rushing yards in the ballgame. Martin carried the ball 13 times for 159 yards. Smith had 17 rushes for 153 yards. The Eagles outgained the Lions 383 to 264. Brock Weiler had a big game on the ground for Maple Valley, carrying the ball 28 times for 119 yards. Ryan Mudge added 13 rushes for 42 yards, and Mudge was the Lions’ top receiver as well hauling in four catches for 31 yards. Johnson finished the game 7-of-15 passing for 77 yards. His Eagle counterpart, Sam Hoag, was 4-of-8 passing for 66 yards. Hoag was intercepted once by the Lions’ Luke Cosgrove. Johnson also had a team-high nine tackles. Cole Decker added six tackles. Nate Barnes was the Eagles’ tackle leader with 11, including two sacks. The Eagles improve to 2-0 in the GLAC with the win, while the Lions fall to 0-2 in the league and 0-4 overall. Stockbridge 40, Lakewood 33 The Vikings and Panthers went back and forth until the Panthers got to go “forth” a couple times in a row. Stockbridge handed the Lakewood varsity football team its first Greater Lansing Activities Conference loss ever, topping the Vikings 40-33 at Unity Field. The Panthers do everything in their power to score points, including going for it on fourth down, going for two, spreading the defense out, running the hurry-up and on-side kicking over and over again in an attempt to get extra possessions. Lakewood spent time in each and every practice during the week prepping for the on­ side kick, getting a special hands team ready. The Vikings got their hands on the football every time the Panthers kicked the ball off, but the last time they couldn’t hang on. Stockbridge led the game for 12 seconds in the first quarter, then didn’t lead again until Nick Ensign scored on a two-yard touchdown run with 6:44 left in the fourth quarter. The two-point pass from Mason GeeMontgomery to Dakota Canfield was suc­ cessful and the Panthers led 34-33. The ensuing kick would up in the hands of the Panthers and they went down and scored again with 1:30 left, on a 17-yard touchdown run by quarterback Gee-Montgomery. The Panthers were more successful going for it on fourth down, converting four of seven tries. Viking head coach Nick Boucher said a stop on any of those would have great­ ly changed the outcome of the game. “We kind of fell into their trap of how they like to play football,” said Boucher. “We like to control the ball. When they on-side kick it every time, you start with a short field. That’s the way they play. They hurry up and spread you out and you’ve got to try to get people in space, and that causes points to be scored on both teams usually.” Gee-Montgomery was 16-of-23 passing with one TD for the Panthers, and rushed the ball 22 times for 130 yards and two more touchdowns. Many of those rushing yards came on scrambles. “He’s a really great player,” Boucher said. “He would hurt you, because he would wait and wait and wait and wait and then if you came up off your coverage he would throw it and then if you didn’t come he would run it. He was real impressive. That’s hard to defend. We lost contain a couple times because he’s moving around and scrambling, even though we worked on it all week.” Lakewood answered the Panthers’ first touchdown with a big run by its quarterback, Alex Salgat. Salgat scored on a 52-yard run 12 seconds after the Panthers’ first score then took a 7-6 lead on Ben Dillon’s extra-point kick. Dillon was 3-of-5 on extra-point tries in the game. Lake wood pushed its lead to 14-6 with an 11-yard touchdown run by running back Austin Kietzman late in the first quarter. The two teams went into the half tied 20-20 though. Stockbridge tied the game at 14-14 early in the second quarter on a 14-yard touchdown run by Drew Boyd and a success­ ful two-point conversion. Salgat put his team back in front 20-14 with a one-yard touch­ down run midway through the quarter. Stockbridge then evened things up again with an 8-yard touchdown pass form GeeMontgomery to Austin Cimala on the final play of the first half. Kietzman’s second TD run put the Vikings up 27-20 midway through the third quarter, this one from 33 yards out. The Panthers inched within 27-26 on a 17-yard touchdown run by Gee-Montgomery, but Lakewood pushed its lead back to seven points on a oneyard Salgat scoring run with four seconds left in the period. Salgat and Kietzman each had a big night, thanks to the efforts of linemen Gabe Bowen, Scott Swift, Jayson O’Mara, Kalob Harrington and Ethan Binkowski and Jacob Darling creating running lanes. “Those guys really played, by far, their best game of the year,” Boucher said of his line­ men. Salgat finished the night with 30 rushes for 219 yards and Kietzman had eight carries for 96 yards. “Austin, it was great to see him get the stats he deserves, because most of Alex’s yards come off of Austin’s blocks,” Boucher said. “Those two have been incredible in the back­ field and the truth today is that for our line this was their best game yet.” Two doubles teams rally to get HHS win Saxon third doubles player Karan Blatah sets himself to hit a backhand volley during his match with teammate Caleb Keech Monday afternoon at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings fourth singles place Alec Hyrsl sprints towards the net in an attempt to get his racket on a short shot against Wayland Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) With three singles wins and three doubles wins the Saxon varsity boys’ tennis team scored its first OK Gold Conference win of the season Monday. Hastings topped Wayland 6-2 at Wayland Union High School. The Saxons had a pair of doubles teams rally for three-set victories to secure the team win. Caleb Keech and Karan Blatah scored a The Saxons’ Marshall Cherry smacks a forehand shot during his third singles match against Wayland Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) three-set win at third doubles. They were downed 6-2 in the first set, but rallied to win the second 7-6 in a tie-breaker and then took the third 6-3. Scott Garber and Ryan Horton at second doubles for the Saxons also responded after dropping their first set. They won 2-6, 6-3, 6­ 2. . Drew White at first singles downed Wayland’s Quincy Bollone 6-1, 6-3. The Saxons’ Marshall Cherry defeated Conner Sieffert 6-4, 6-1 at third singles. The best singles battle was at fourth sin­ gles, where Alec Hyrsl and Wayland’s Zac Rybiski split their first two sets. Hyrsl won the first 6-3 and Rybiski the second 6-4. Rybiski then retired the match in the third set. The Saxon first doubles team of Ryan Thornburgh and Adam Shaffer scored a 6-2, 6-2 win. Hastings was slated to return to league action yesterday at home against Ottawa Hills. The Saxons are off now until Oct. 1 when they head to Zeeland West. The OK Gold Conference Tournament will be Oct. 4 at South Christian. Saxons make it three wins in a row in conference play The Saxons’ Drew Engle uses some fancy footwork to get around a Union defend­ er in the midfield during Saturday’s non-conference contest inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons have a big stretch coming up. Hastings’ varsity boys’ soccer team improved to 3-2 in the OK Gold Conference with their third straight victory in league play Tuesday evening against Ottawa Hills. The Saxons’ next two contests are against the two teams they fell to in their first run through the league slate, Thomapple Kellogg and Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Hastings hosts TK this afternoon, and will visit GRCC Tuesday. The Saxons capped its current three-game conference win streak with a 3-1 win over Ottawa Hills Tuesday. Hastings held off the Bengals until Kraylan Pederson added an insurance goal in the final minutes. Justin Carlson scored in the first half for Hastings and Caleb Engle put the Saxons up 2-0 early in the second half. Jose Perez scored the Bengals’ lone goal, soon after-Engle’s score, to make.it 2-l___ ' Hastings scored a victory at Wayland Thursday, getting goals from Cole Harden and Aaron Denny. Peter Beck earned the shut out in net for Hastings, stopping all three shots that came his way. Saxon head coach Ben Conklin was pleased with the chances his team created throughout the contest, both through the nor­ mal run of play and with its set pieces. In between the two league contests, the Saxons were downed 2-0 by Grand Rapids Union in Hastings Saturday. . Beck made 11 saves in the loss. Conklin said that again his team created a number of good scoring chances, just Saturday the Saxons were unable to find the net. The Saxons’ Kraylan Pederson (6) leaps up to keep a throw-in away from the Redhawks in the middle of the field Saturday in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lions faster at Perry, but new GLAC field a tough one The Lion boys were all faster in their sec­ ond trip to Perry. The individual times nearly helped the Lion varsity boys’ cross country team meet its team goal at the first Greater Lansing Activities Conference jamboree. Knowing the competition, Lion had coach Tiffany Blakely said her guys went into the league season looking to finish ahead of Olivet and Lakewood. The Lions did top the Vikings, but lost out to Olivet on a tie-break­ er for the fifth spot in the standings. Stockbridge dominated the boys’ meet, fin­ ishing with just 19 points. Perry was second with 63, followed by Leslie 84, Lansing Christian 116, Olivet 141, Maple Valley 141 and Lakewood 166. Lion senior Andrew Brighton was the only guy not from Stockbridge to finish in the top five. He was fourth with a time of 18 minutes 42.0 seconds. Stockbridge’s Austin Fillmore won the race in 17:54.2, with teammates Jake Chapman second (18:31.1) and Alan Baird third (18:17.1). The Lion team also had Jacob Brighton 30th in 21:45.4, Felix Pena-Collier 36th in 22:36.1, Drew Allen 47th in 23:27.8 and Matt Reid 48th in 23:29.5. All those times were better than the ones the Lions ran at the Perry Invitational Sept. 16. Lakewood’s leader for the day was Andrew Hansen-McClelland, who was 18th overall in 20:05.5. The Viking team also had Tyler Schrock 31st in 21:48.6, Brody Jones 39th in 22:52.1, Timothy Sweet 59th in 24:15.9 and Andrew Mathews 61st in 24:19.3. The girls’ meet went to Leslie, which fin­ ished with 21 points. Olivet was second with 56 points, followed by Stockbridge 81, Perry 114, Lansing Christian 145, Lakewood 146 and Maple Valley 183. Leslie had five of the first seven runners to finish, led by Haley Dack who was first over­ all in 20:27.3. Lake wood’s leader was Davita Mater, who hit the finish line 18th in 24:37.3. Brooke Stahl was right behind her in 21st with a time of 25:01.8. The rest of the Viking top five included Olivia Louthan 39th in 27:24.0, Carley Bennett 51st in 29:34.7 and Emme Dreysse 59th in 30:18.4. Blakely said all her Lion ladies bested their times from the previous performance at Perry. Emma McGlocklin led Maple Valley with a time of 26:10.3. Carlee Allen was 34th in 26:32.8, Alli Hickey 57th in 30:02.22, Hannah McGlocklin 58th in 30:07.9 and Leonie Konstandin 63rd in 31:19.4. The league meets again when the Lions play host at Mulberry Fore Golf Course Oct. 7. Call any time for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �Page 16 — Thursday, September 25, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Teamwork sparks offense for DK soccer squad by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers have turned things around since a slow end to the first half Wednesday against Parchment. Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team improved to 7-4 overall this season with a 6­ 1 Kalamazoo Valley Association win at Parchment Monday and an 8-0 victory over visiting Gobles Saturday. The meeting with Parchment Monday was the second in a week for Delton, which host- Delton Kellogg senior Lucas Hansen pushes forward with the ball during his team’s non-conference victory over visiting Parchment Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Cougars take Gold jamboree on tie-breaker at Hastings C.C. Grand Rapids Catholic Central became the first team other than South Christian to win an OK Gold Conference jamboree Tuesday at Hastings Country Club. The Cougars bested the Sailors on a fifth­ score tie-breaker to take the day’s title after both teams’ top four tallied totals of 190. The Hastings varsity girls’ golf team was third with a score of 193, followed by Wayland 219 and Thomapple Kellogg 238. The Saxons were led by Tackle Nevins’ 41, which was the best individual score of the afternoon. Wayland’s Ali Martus and Catholic Central’s Gabrielle Wierda each shot 42. The Saxon team also got a 50 from Sydney Nemetz and 51s from Ashley Potter and Samantha Slatkin. Catholic Central added a 44 from Madeline Teed, a 48 from Katy Hamilton and a 49 from Monica Schrand. The Sailors’ leaders were Nicole Hoekwater, Nicole Vanderyacht and Rachel Theule who each shot 46. Thomapple Kellogg had one girl under 50, Amber VanMeter, who shot a 49. TK also got a 60 from Bryce Hayward, a 62 from Carleigh Lenard and a 67 from Brook Winger. The Sailors won the league’s third jam­ boree on their home course at Railside Golf Club Thursday, with a score of 180. Catholic Central was second with a score of 190, followed by Hastings 194, Wayland 211 and Thomapple Kellogg 245. Hastings’ leader was Jackie Nevins with a 46? Potter and Slatkin each shot 48 for Hastings and Katie Kuzava chipped in a 52. South Christian and Catholic Central each had five girls shoot in the forties. The Sailors were led by Hoekwater’s 43. Theule added a 45 and Vanderyacht and Marissa Smiths scored 46s for the Sailors. VanMeter led TK with a score of 49. Lenard added a 58 for the Trojans, Izzy Balsitis 62 and Kennedi Coffey 76. Catholic Central’s leader was Hamilton who shot a 41, while teammate Wierda added a 43. Martus paced Wayland with a 45. ed Parchment for a non-conference contest Wednesday in Delton. The host Panthers took that game 4-0. Delton Kellogg dominated the first ten minutes of that first meeting with Parchment, but then struggled a bit to play as a team offensively the rest of the first half. Keith Malachowski scored with 1 minute 54 sec­ onds left in the first half, beating everyone to a through pass from teammate Jimmy Stiegler and blasting a shot past the Parchment keeper for a 1-0 Delton lead. “I think that we started off the game doing what we intended to do, more passing and keeping possession and keeping control,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie. “After those ten minutes, it looked like we got a little desperate and started trying to just make runs singly. (Parchment) controlled that pretty well and at halftime we talked about getting back to that possession and passing and not just trying to dribble through every­ body. I think that is where we took control.” Delton found its scoring touch in the sec­ ond half, hitting the back of the net twice in the first 7:09 of the second half. Malachowski scored his second goal, placing a shot perfect­ ly in the bottom right comer of the goal, a minute in to the second half. Malachowski then assisted Stiegler on a goal about five minutes later. Stiegler assisted on Delton’s final goal as well, a free kick that was practically a comer kick that as knocked in by Noah Leinaar. Malachowski created havoc for the Parchment defense for milch of the evening with his speed. Lucas Hansen dropped back from forward into the midfield and was a solid distributor of the ball along with Cole Mabie. With Hansen typically at forward, that left Malachowski working with some other guys up front, like Leinaar, Stiegler and Lucas Neujahr. Malachowski had two more goals as the Delton boys beat Parchment in a Kalamazoo Delton Kellogg’s Sam Morgan (1) tries to get a shot headed towards the Parchment goal as Parchment’s Matt Mauer closes in Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Valley Association match-up Monday. Cogan McCoy chipped in two goals and an assist as well. Leinaar and Isaac Houtkooper scored the other two Delton Kellogg goals, with Tobias, Hansen, McCoy, Stiegler and Houtkooper adding assists throughout the evening. Calvin Aimes scored Parchment’s lone goal on a penalty kick. Malachowski had two goals and an assist and Cole Mabie had a goal and two assists as the Panthers topped Gobles Saturday 8-0. Leinaar also had two goals, and Stiegler, Neijhaur and Tristen Arce each scored once. Crusaders tie with TK-Hastings The Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings girls kept their string of undefeated regular season duals intact, but they didn’t win Thursday. The Trojans and Unity Christian Crusaders finished in a 93-93 tie in the first dual of the season in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings. Unity Christian’s varsity girls’ swimming and diving team took first and third in the 400-yard freestyle relay to $pd the evening, after the Trojan girls went into the night’s final race with a six-point lead. Alexis Konynenbelt teamed with Lydia Bos, Tori Bierling and Mackenna Nesky to win the 400-yard freestyle in 4 minutes 3.11 seconds for the Crusaders. TK-Hastings’ top team was less than half a second behind, with Kourtney Dobbin, Hayley B ashore, Lauren Kroells and Samantha Richardson seeond in 4:03.50. The Crusaders’ second team beat the Trojans’ second team by about three seconds for the two third-place points. The first two relays went to the TK- Hastings girls. The team of Kroells, Libby Betcher, Jennifer Tuokkola and Katie Beauchamp won the 200-yard medley relay in 2 minutes 1.21 seconds to open the night. Betcher, Dobbin, Tuokkola and Bashore teamed to win the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:49.99. Betcher had a big night, also winning two individual events. She won the 200-yard indi­ vidual medley in 2:25.63 and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:10.69. TK-Hastings girls were also second to Betcher in each of those individual races. Kroells was the runner-up in the 200-yard IM with a time of 2:32.74 and Richardson was second in the 100-yard breaststroke in 1: 19.78. Richardson was the champion in the 100yard butterfly with a time of 1:10.67, with teammate Abby Gray second in 1:17.48. TK-Hastings girls also finished 1-2 in the 200-yard freestyle, with B ashore winning in 2: 10.61 and Tuokkola second in 2:12.22. In Attention Bosley’s Custo Bring in this coupon with i a new or transferred prescription and receive a $20 gift certificate. Pharmacy Care &• Gifts 4652 North M-37 Highway Middleville, Michigan 49333 269-795-7936 jg the 500-yard freestyle, Tuokkola won in 5:57.28 and Bashore was second in 6:01.30. Konynenbelt was a three-time winner for the Crusaders, taking two individual events. She won the 100-yard backstroke in 4:05.86 and the 100-yard freestyle in 59.62 seconds. Trojan boys and girls earn runner-up finishes at South The Trojans were second at South Christian. The Sailors hosted the second OK Gold Conference cross country jamboree at their sports park Wednesday. South Christian’s girls topped the TK ladies to win for the sec­ ond time in two tries in the league, while TK’s boys were second to Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Melissa Winchester from TK won the girls’ race in 20 minutes 29.93 seconds. The top seven Sailor girls all crossed the finish line before the third runners from TK and Hastings, and before the first runner from Wayland or Catholic Central. South Christian’s Alexis Miller was second in 21:08.32. Sailor girls were also third and fourth behind her. TK’s Olivia Lamberg was fifth in 21: 55.87. A pack of Trojans then finished 12th, 13th and 14th with Rachael Gorton coming in at 22:43.69, Lauren Lutz at 22: 56.85 and Janie Noah at 22:57.77. South Christian finished the race with 24 points. TK was second with 45, followed by Catholic Central 91, Hastings 101 and Wayland 127. The Hastings team put two in the top ten, with Katherine Weinbrecht sixth in 22:13.39 and Kayleigh Collins ninth in 22:35.87. Abby Laubaugh was the Saxons’ third fin­ isher, placing 32nd in 24:31.68. Hastings also had Emily Pattok 43rd in 25:36.31 and Emily Westers 55th in 26:16.39. TK’s boys were ten points behind Catholic Central, 49 to 59. TK’s top runner, Luke Noah, was about ten seconds behind the indi­ vidual champion. Hastings was just one point behind the Trojans with 60 points, followed by South Christian 72, Wayland 102 and Ottawa Hills NTS. Hastings had three of the top six runners, with Chance Miller, Sam Johnson and Ronnie Collins finishing within a second of each other. Miller was fourth in 18:37.93, Johnson fifth in 18:38.32 and Collins sixth in 18: 38.83. Alex Beauchamp was 21st for the Saxons in 20:14.76 and Charles Surratt placed 29th in 20:59.28. Ottawa Hills’ Nick Maternowski came across the finish line first in the boys’ race, with a time of 18:06.43. Noah was second in 18:15.78. Catholic Central’s top runner was third, Dylan Sykes, in 18:26.84. Behind Noah for TK Erik Walter was eighth in 18:47.90, Joe Gaikema 13th in 19: 42.64, Drayson Beyer 17th in 19:55.72 and Kyle Makarewicz 24th in 20:21.87. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-10-02.pdf 97e38882b29a860f0cd7fac25628f3fb PDF Text Text I Enrollment down in most local schools Voters need to know I more about candidates See Story on Page 13 See Editorial on Page 4 Saxons and others ahead of South golf See Story on Page 14 ■IMMHHHHHHMMMMMMMMlI MHWMBnMMMMMHMW 1070490102590500000049058195427 804879110187 227Fastis Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER 4SOS°.1SS *■ HASTIn Thursday, October 2, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 38 PRICE 750 MM L NEWS Cat numbers to get county board attention i used eyeglasses at football game Starting with the Friday, Oct. 3, home varsity football game, the club will have a collection box at set up in which Hastings I residents may drop off used and unwanted eyeglasses and get a free bag of popcorn in I exchange. Michigan Lions Week is Oct. 5 to 11, and the local club decided this would be a good time to begin its special collection. The used eyeglasses will be sorted, I graded and distributed in Central America among people who otherwise would be unable to obtain prescription eyeglasses. by Doug VanderLaan Editor If it looks like a cat, walks like a cat, and meows like a cat, it must be a cat. How many of them are in Barry County, though, is the mystery. Some, including the county’s undersheriff, say that the local animal shelter is overrun and overpopulated by cats and dogs. Others, including a member of the shelter’s advisory board, say the auditing math is fuzzy. Either way, observers are hoping the Barry County Board of Commissioners gets it right when it takes up the matter at its committeeof-the-whole meeting Tuesday. “I do feel there have been a lot of cats in the shelter,” says Kathy Wiggins, a member of the Barry County Animal Shelter Advisory Board, “but I believe that still comes back to irresponsible care by members in the commu­ nity.” In a letter to the editor in this edition of the Banner, Wiggins explains that pet owners who carelessly allow their animals to breed, then abandon their pets at the animal shelter when care becomes too much of a burden, need to be held accountable. In its care for the abandoned pets, she continues, the animal shelter alone can hardly be blamed for over­ population issues. Not according to County Undersheriff Bob Baker, who unloaded on the shelter and directly on Director Diana Newman at last week’s county board meeting. “You have hired a cat hoarder as director of this facility,” Baker told commissioners, while pointing out he had counted 144 cats — 20 of which have been ‘fostered out’ — on a recent visit to the shelter. “I know we want to have a no-kill shelter, but this is criminal and ridiculous to pen up this many animals ... The stench is ridiculous, and complaints have been filed with the county health department the department of agriculture.” Wiggins calls the numbers misrepresented, however, because they don’t take into account The Barry County Republican Party will be distributing yard signs Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. on the court­ house lawn. Signs tor local, state and congressional I GOP candidates will be available free of I charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Hastings will be connected to the International Life Chain Sunday, Oct. 5, r along with more than 1,500 U.S. and Canadian cities and towns. I People who believe in life will be lining the streets of Hastings with pro-life signs while praying for the end to abortion in America. The Hastings event will be from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Area participants are encouraged to meet in the county parking lot next to the Barry County Friend of Court building on the southwest corner of State Street and Broadway in downtown Hastings at 2:15 p.m., rain or shine. Participation is open to all ages. Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing for one hour, praying for the nation and for an end to abortion, said Jody May. It is a visual statement of soli­ darity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception until natural | death. Hastings Life Chain is being sponsored by Barry County Right to Life. Call Marty Preston, 269-948-8834, for more information. College Night set next Wednesday Students from area school districts and their parents are invited to attend the annu­ al Barry County College Night hosted by Hastings High School Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The free, open event is sponsored by Kellogg Community College and is a cooperative effort between area high schools in Barry and surrounding counties, representing more than 2,500 seniors and juniors. Freshmen and sophomores may | attend, as well. Students and parents will be able to visit with more than 50 college and university representatives. Also present will be repre­ sentatives from the military and other edu­ cation-related organizations. Financial aid presentations will be given in Room Bl25 directly across from the gym at 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 3 but she is not afraid to do so, when necessary. “I do not euthanize for space,” she says. “I do euthanize for illness and poor behavior.’’ Pushed to define procedure if space did become an issue due to overpopulation, Newman says she already has a policy in which she turns down placement requests if the shelter is already at capacity. “I never tell people, ‘No, I won’t take your cat,’ I say ‘I won’t take your cat today because we’re full, but if you come back tomorrow, we may have a space.’” She also uses such opportunities to pro­ mote the new, grant-requested “Trap, Neuter and Return” program in which she can offer spaying or neutering for free as long as the animal’s owner takes the pet back. That program is just one reason why County Commissioner Jon Smelker, who serves as the county board representative on the animal shelter advisory board, is so enthu- See SHELTER, page 13 ‘The Mouse That Roared’ begins tonight Republicans giving away signs Life Chain planned in Hastings the foster program, in which potential adop­ tive families care for animals off site. “The misrepresented numbers didn’t take into account that a lot of these animals were in foster care,” maintains Wiggins, “so they weren’t physically at the shelter. You have to break out the animals physically on the prem­ ises from those in foster care. If a percentage is not at the shelter, then that can’t reflect that the shelter is overloaded.” Critics charge that Newman’s quest to operate a no-kill shelter and a personal objec­ tion to euthanizing healthy animals has added to the overpopulation numbers. Wiggins dis1putes that perspective. “She has euthanized and she does turn cats away when she’s at maximum capacity,” says Wiggins. “I think Diana is trying to do her very best, and I think she will continue to do so if people will allow her to.” Newman confirmed during a telephone interview Wednesday that she does maintain guidelines on when to euthanize an animal, Spencer White, Hastings | band director moment when the band marches to the stadium and sees thousands of people there, waiting in anticipation for their performance. It truly is a great moment,” he said. “Being the home favorite, the crowd always shows incredible support for the band.” Most people don’t remain in the stands for the eight-plus hours of performances and awards ceremonies, no matter which bands Bands and flags in myriad colors will be part of the Hastingsbut High School Marching they watch, guests are in for a good show, said Band Invitational Saturday at Johnson Field. Nearly 1,900 musicians from 22 bands White. Even bands with less than 40 members will perform a variety of half-time shows. (File photo) can put on impressive and entertaining shows. “The great thing about band is no matter your size, if you put in the effort and dedica­ tion, then the final product can be something that any crowd will enjoy. Now multiply that by five, and now you are looking at the Class A and AA bands that have so many people their band covers the entire field,” he said. “With a wall of sound from the winds, a sea of color with the flags and an impressive beat by Kathy Maurer from the drums, the larger bands are. _ truly Copy Editor impressive to witness. ” Vith a wall of sound from Busloads of musicians will be making their Two of the larger bands that will be in le winds, a sea of color with t way to Hastings Saturday — 47 buses, in fact, Hastings Saturday — Stevensville Lakeshore bringing nearly 1,900 students to the 23rd and Grandville le flags and an impressive — have been crowned state annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational. champions in thethe past.drums, They both eat from thehave bands Following those buses will be 32 equipment .rger bands are truly See BANDS, page 9 trailers and two semi-trucks, and several hun­ ipressive to witness.” dred cars with parents, grandparents and other fans. Buses and cars will begin arriving in the late morning. The competition will step off at 1 and continue until about 9:30 p.m. The event is special in many ways to the host band, said Hastings band director Spencer White, since it brings up to 5,000 visitors to town and serves as a major fundraiser for the band program. Planning for the invitational begins in May, when he sends out * invitations to every high school band director in the Lower Peninsula. Follow-up phone calls and arrangements con­ tinue throughout the summer and into the school year. “Hosting is ton of work. Everything from trophies, programs, hiring judges, parking coordination, schedules, volunteers coordina­ tion and district entities are all handled through by the band director,” said White, who is in his third year as the Hastings band director. “It is worth it, though. The event brings thousands of students and parents to Hastings. It brings a bump to the local business, and it also serves as one of the largest fund-generating events for the entire year for the band. We tend to make between $8,000 and $10,000 in this one day.” But the rewards are not just monetary, nor are they always measurable. The host band does not compete at its own festival, but instead performs an exhibition-only show at the end of the night. “We have a privilege of performing last to the largest crowd. It is always an incredible I Bands will take the field in Hastings Saturday David Benter (portrayed by Dick Curtis) begs Duchess Glorianna XII (Ashley Weinbrecht) to give him shelter in the Thornapple Players’ production of “The Mouse that Roared.” The show opens with a dress rehearsal performance tonight at the Dennison Performing Arts Center in Hastings and continues through Sunday after­ noon. The Thornapple Players cast for “The Mouse That Roared” is ready for its latest production, “The Mouse That Roared.” Shows will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2, 3, 4, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. in the Dennison Performing Arts Center, at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. ■ “The Mouse That Roared” is a comedy adapted by Christopher Sergei based on the book by Leonard Wibberley. The cast list by character and actor includes Duchess Gloriana played by Ashley Weinbrecht; Mary — Linda Fuhr; Jane — Terri Schray; Fran — Carol Swanson; Pam — Janine Kasinsky; Norma — Carol Swanson; Helen — Terri Schray; Page — Camille Van Dien; Miss Johnson — Norma Jean Acker; Ms. Beston — Tracy Texter; Mrs. Reiner — Lori Beduhn; Jill —- Paula Chester-Watson; Debbie — Michelle Marcin Pappas; Mrs. Bascom — Norma Jean Acker; Professor Smith — Paula Chester-Watson; Ann — Linda Fuhr; assistant — Michelle Marcin Pappas; Tully Bascom — T.J. Taylor; Count Mountjoy — Jeff Kniaz; David Bentor — Dick Curtis; announcer — Evan Ramsey; Mr. Wilkins — John Texter; Professor Kokintz — Doug Acker; president — Frank White; General Snippet — Mike Kasinsky; Will Tatum — Robbin Bates; soldiers — Terry Dennison, John Texter, Evan Ramsey, Connor Campbell, Chris Woloszyk; extras — Lynne Fisher, Kearney Fisher; assistant director — Carol Satterly; producer — Norma Jean Acker; house manager — Carol Svihl; set artists — Gary Cuyler and Vicki MacKellar; set construction — Doug Acker; stage man­ ager — Terri Schray; lights — Dee Lowell; and sound — Rick Hemerling. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens, students and children All seats are $6 Thursday, Oct. 2. This show is the public dress rehearsal and is open to the public. Tickets may be reserved by calling The Thomapple Arts Council, 269-945- 2002 or purchased at the door. Seating is limited. �Page 2 — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Tractors, quilts draw hundreds to Charlton Park fall festival More than 800 people attended the first annual Barry County Antique Gas and Steam Engine Club Fall Festival at Historic Charlton Park Saturday and Sunday. Activities and displays were set up to appeal to people of all ages. Kids could try many hands-on activities, such as corn­ shelling and pumpkin painting, or follow a scavenger hunt. Adults could admire more than 80 quilts Farm tractors of various colors and steam engines of various makes are featured in a tractor parade Saturday and Sunday. McKenna Hawkins, Amaya Hawkins and Sarah Parr, all from Hastings, pick out their favorite quilt patterns. Visitors were allowed to touch the quilts. Photos by Kathy Maurer Millie Simmons of Middleville gives one last push on an antique corn sheller, under the watchful eye of her brother Maguire Simmons. More than 80 quilts, ranging in date from the 18th century to 2014, from hand stitched to factory made, from queen size to small­ er than a placemat, are displayed to show the range of decoration and service of quilts over the years. from three centuries displayed over pews and along walls of the church or view the many tractors on display. Regardless of age, visitors could sample cider or sweetened steamed apples, join in a tug-of-war against a steaip engine, or watch demonstrations of threshing, straw baling, blacksmithing and more. • A special feature was a flax-to-linen demonstration by Tom and Joanne Blodgett of Jackson, who brought stalks of dried flax to show how, irk about six steps, it could be turned into linen fabric. ' “There was a wide variety of demonstra­ tions and activities and the weather was absolutely perfect,” said Stacey Graham, Charlton Park office manager. Plans are already taking shape for next year’s event. Morgan Boersma (left) and Karsyn Boersma concentrate as they paint pumpkins, one of the many free activities during the fall festival at Historic Chariton Park. A comedy adapted by Christopher Sergei. Based on the book by Leonard Wibberley THiRHhPPLE PLAYERS Oct 2, 3, 4 at 7PM and Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2PM proudly present. in Dennison Performing Arts Center 231 South Broadway, Hastings, MI Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens, students & children All Seats $7 on Thursday, October 2nd. (Open to the Public Dress Rehearsal) Tickets may be reserved by calling The Thomapple Arts Council at 269 945 2002 or purchased at the door - Seating is limited The Thomapple Players is a non-profit organization providing theatrical opportunities to the Barry County area. For more information, call {269) 945-2332 Community Theatre y — of Michigan ^^ThOmSpple *5^ Arts Cornell BARR/ Tom Blodgett of Jackson shares some of the idioms that originated with the process of turning flax plants into linen, such as “flaxen-haired” and “getting one’s hackles up” as he pulls some flax through the hackles, the last step before spinning. Daryl Cheeseman, (from left) Rob Leonard and Ron Coats operate Leonard’s cider press. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — Page 3 re ' sks< Jake Heuss of Hastings helps his sons Preston, 3, (left) and Britton,. 18 months, check out a tractor from behind the steering wheel. Larry Mix of Hastings drives his 1911 Advance steam engine through the park. Tom and Joanne (background) Blodgett of Jackson bring their flax-to-linen demon­ stration to the fall festival at Charlton Park. Here, Joanne demonstrates spinning, dis­ playing finished spools that were naturally dyed with onion skins, “rust ‘n’ dust” and more. Daryl Cheeseman (top, left) feeds corn stalks into a silage chopper tended to by Ted McKelvey (bottom left) and Jim Heyboer, while Charles Krammin (right) minds the trailer as it fills with chopped silage. Several visitors and tractor club owners join in a tug-of-war to see if they can take on a 1911 Advance steam engine owned by Larry Mix of Hastings. The challenge was too much for one little guy (bottom right). Faith and farming, history and homesteading, and people and their passions blend during the harvest festival at Charlton Park. . NEWS BRIEFS continued from front page ILR class to feature MS Office Suite Dale White (left) and Lloyd Kilmer pitch some dusty oats onto a thresher as part of a.demonstration that will turn loose stalks into bags of grain and bales of straw. Instructor Randy Dirks will overview the basics of Word, Excel and PowerPoint computer programs at a class Wednesdays, Oct. *8 through Oct. 29, for interested in learning the basics of the Microsoft Office Suite. The Institute for Learning in Retirement class will meet from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center on West Gun Lake Road, Hastings. For information or to register, call the KCC Fehsenfeld Center, 269-948-9500, ext. 2803. County Democrats to meet Oct. 11 The Barry County Democrats will have their monthly meeting Saturday, Oct. 11, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be in the Thomas Jefferson Hall located at 328 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings. All are welcome. * �Page 4 — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Fall alignment Voters need to know more about the candidates Canada geese have been getting the signal that summer is over and they should be gathering to fly south. Here, a flock flies over Rutland Township, changing formation as it glides along. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Baby safe Banner Jan. 8, 1953 Remembrance gift — Many area res­ idents helped purchase the new, explo­ sion-proof incubator now at Pennock Hospital through memorials given to the institution through the Remembrance fund established by Guild 29 in October 1951. Sue Kreider, nurse in charge of the nursery, is pointing out the incuba­ tor’s features to Mrs. M.J. Hawkins, a member of the Remembrance commit­ tee, and Mrs. Gus Wingeier, chairman of Guild 29. The machine arrived last week. The incubator cost $216.70. — Photo by Barth Correction: Dorotha Cooper called to say two of the young men pictured in last week’s photo had their identities reversed. It should have read: “Local debaters above, posed standing with their coach, Stanley Wheater (left) are Pat Hodges, Arnold Wilson, Charles Gwinn, Lach Foster, and (seated) Norma Jaksec and Alan Rider.” Whether a correction was made in early February 1947 is unknown. Have you met? If there is a conventional way of doing things, Justin Peck usually finds another way to roll. After all, this is the Hastings High School graduate who left home to live in a dormito­ ry at Western Michigan University - then commuted back home to work a job at what was then Main Street Bank. When the real estate market went sour in 2009, Peck jumped in, got his license, and started slug­ ging it out. Even today, he’s enjoying the upstream swim. In addition to building a solidly suc­ cessful business as a Realtor, Peck is the 29year-old president of the Hastings Lions Club, one of thousands of community serv­ ice clubs across the country whose average member age is measured by gray hair and how fast it’s disappearing. “The biggest thing I see is that not a lot of young people are getting into these volunteer organizations,” rues Peck, whose community passion started at Western when he was a mentor in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organ­ ization. “The days of the 1940s and ‘50s and ‘60s when these groups were huge are gone.” That is yet another upstream route Peck is maneuvering — and enjoying. Though the Lions Club dominates the majority of his community volunteering, Peck has volun­ teered for chamber of commerce commit­ tees and currently holds a seat on the YMCA of Barry County board. “Younger people are missing out on just being a part of the community,” says Peck of 20- and 30-somethings who aren’t part of service clubs. “Maybe that’s what we need to capture. Young people who aren’t part of community service club work won’t be able to say to their children and grandchildren one day, ‘Look what I helped build,’ or ‘I was part of helping to get this done.’ “The best way to get a sense of commu­ nity is in helping,” said Peck, whose parents, Doug and Kim Peck have been community volunteers, as well. With his energy, optimism and his vision, Peck has become a dynamic young leader in Barry County. Though he’d like to see more members of his generation join him, he’s discovered some remarkable insights in Justin Peck working alongside service club men and women who are two and, sometimes, three times his age. “I enjoy interacting with a 60-, a 70- or an 80-year-old person, but age doesn’t matter when you’re involved with people who are helping someone else,” he says. “What I really love is seeing other members experi­ ence what we’re doing for other people and seeing the joy it brings them.” For choosing Barry County as his home and his workplace and for the gifts he returns to those who live here, Justin Peck is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Last time I was inspired: By a younger guy who’s now an agent. He really motivat­ ed me, he challenged me to set better goals. Playing in my iPod right now: I don’t even have an iPod, I still use CDs. Right now, it’s Big Steel. Guilty pleasure: Fast food. Worst summer job: I once was hired by an older couple to pull weeds. My hero: My dad"because he can do any­ thing. And my dad’s best friend, the late Bob Casey. He was a school teacher and he gave me a love for nature. If my life had a theme song: “You’ll be O.K.,” by A Great Big World. Greatest achievement: Becoming a real estate agent, especially during a time of market adversity. Most treasureci possession: My pinewood derby car from Cub Scouts. Worst mistake: Not finishing college. Who makes me laugh: Our (4-month old) daughter, Lillian (with financee Cassi Hu ver). Her personality and her facial expressions change every day. Favorite writer: Books and blogs by Geroge Finekah. Best trip: Germany. We always had exchange students and we went there to visit. Last time I was starstruck: At a TransSiberian Orchestra concert. I was starstruck by the actual production of the event. If I had a do-over: I’d try to be more involved in high school. Best advice ever received: Never over­ commit or under-deliver. Advice I’d give a younger person: [Follow] the Golden Rule. People jab at each other today just because they can. Trait I admire in others: Motivation. Trait I despise in others: Always seeing the glass half-empty. Idea of perfect happiness: A 60-degree fall day in the woods with no other sounds. Best thing about Barry County: Nature. People don’t understand the number of peo­ ple who come here just for that. Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, a fun­ loving personality, for the stories he or she has to tell or any other reason? Send infor­ mation to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. For months, television and radio sta­ tions have filled the airwaves with dis­ tracting, inaccurate and non-helpful prop­ aganda about the November mid-term elections. That won’t change, either. Not this election season or any to come, as long as big-money, special-interest groups are allowed to spend freely on advertising with no regulations. That’s how modern politics has changed. It’s how the average voter has been robbed of the chance to objectively evaluate the best candidates for the jobs. It’s also the reason we’ve turned so many of our young people into cynics and why we’ve driven them away from the voting booth. Older voters decide most elections. According to Neilson Scarborough Research, the median age of those who say they always vote in local elections is 55. For those who never vote, the median age is 38. And who can blame them? With scare­ monger advertising and the continuing demise of objective news outlets, even older voters are finding it difficult to determine which candidates to elect. After listening to months of insulting commer­ cials, how do experts expect voters to choose the right candidates? Especially when billions of dollars will be spent from what is classified as ‘dark money,’ from organizations that are free to spend large sums, with little or no regulations. For generations, readers have counted on their local newspapers to give them some background on prospective candi­ dates. As they have for years, candidates usually make appointments with news agencies to discuss their views on issues and give media outlets the chance to ask candidates some pointed questions. Thank goodness, at least this news outlet still takes the time to learn more about local candidates. Recently, I received a call from a staffer who is working on the Goodrich for Congress campaign — she wanted to set up a meeting with her candidate when he was in the area. West Michigan businessman Bob Goodrich is the Democratic candidate running against U.S. Rep. Justin Amash in the November election. In that I’ve had some concerns with Amash’s inability to work across the aisle to get anything done, I thought it would be a good chance to meet his challenger and to hope that I might be able to cast my vote for a viable alternative. A little background on the candidate, first: Goodrich is the 73-year-old owner and president of Goodrich Quality Theaters. He grew up in the Grand Rapids area and currently resides in East Grand Rapids. He purchased his father’s movie theater business in December 1967 and has been its president since. Goodrich earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and also holds a law degree from the University of Michigan and New York University. To prepare for the interview, I visited the Goodrich campaign website and reviewed some campaign literature to get a better idea where he stood on various issues. “Bob strives to introduce a new politi­ cal conversation to West Michigan,” the website states. “He is shifting his focus to the individual. And not simply getting the vote of the citizen, but listening to their story and figuring out solutions to the dif­ ficulties that many face in the communi­ ty-” Goodrich’s is counting on his campaign slogans “Affordable Income” and “Women Deserve Equality” to resonate with voters and strengthen the middle class. That seemed like a pretty normal obser­ vation from a Democratic candidate, but, within minutes of sitting down with Goodrich and our editor Doug VanderLaan and listening to Goodrich’s banter, I grew frustrated with the fact that he came to our community with little or no history of the area, especially when his company owns the local theater. For the first 10 minutes of the inter­ view, I thought that I had met my match in not getting a word in edgewise, until I stopped Goodrich to offer a little history on Hastings and Barry County. As part of his tirade about the market place, Goodrich said that there are no jobs for middle class workers, so I produced copies of the Hastings Reminder, the Marshall Advisor and the Battle Creek Shopper News, each of which had two or more pages of job offers. Goodrich’s response: They weren’t high-paying jobs. Then he proceeded to tell us that many of the jobs listed wouldn’t even be available in a couple of years due to advancement in manufacturing and the use of robotics. Goodrich, in fact, admitted that many jobs that were available just a few years ago in his theaters have been replaced by advancements in technology. We then moved to the issue of women’s rights and his campaign strategy to target women voters. “The voice of the Republican Party has been directed to men, white men,” said Goodrich. “It’s not always just the mes­ sage, but it’s to whom you’re directing the message.” When he went on to tell us about the inequality facing women in the work­ place, I just about jumped out of my seat. I asked him if he had done any research about the women in leadership positions all over Barry County. He apparently did­ n’t realize that we have three school superintendents in our county. Women also hold head positions at the hospital and in several administrative positions within government and business. Women hold positions as the head of our local community foundation. The United Way, the Commission on Aging, Leadership Barry County and the Family Support Center — just to name a few — have women at the top. Women hold leadership positions throughout the county, the Economic Development and the Chamber of Commerce, the courts. A circuit court judge is a woman as is the chair of our county board of commissioners. Look downtown, many of the business­ es are owned and operated by women, not to mention professionals in legal firms, accounting and real estate. The visit with Goodrich then moved to our community achievements, such as the Hastings library. I mentioned that it was a great community project involving numerous volunteers who raised private donations to build a great facility. Goodrich, though, said he thought taxpay­ ers should have been willing to pick up the tab. • When I asked him why I haven’t seen his name as a local contributor to our community, he mentioned that his compa­ ny had given $250 last year to the local United Way. When I asked how much rev­ enue his company made last year, Goodrich proudly responded that it had nearly reached $100 million. When I told him that I have employees who have signed up for weekly payroll deduction contributions to community causes that total more than his contribution, Goodrich didn’t respond. So, why do I bring this difficult inter­ view and story to our readers? Because I was shocked at the candidate and his inability to grasp the problems most of us are faced with every day. Goodrich showed little or no concern for voters as a whole — he was focused on what he con­ sidered were the most likely voters. And that’s something a voter doing his or her homework could never determine without meeting a candidate personally or trusting the judgment of a local newspaper repre­ sentative. A voter certainly can’t judge the character of a candidate by advertise­ ments that have been designed and con­ trolled by the candidates or their staff. It’s always been our policy not to tell voters how to vote, but rather to inform them about the candidates so they can make intelligent and reasoned decisions. After meeting and listening to Goodrich, all I can say is that he doesn’t measure up. In short, I’ll even say he’s a fraud. If voters expect results, then they need to elect solid candidates with the ability to get the job done. It won’t be easy to tell who they are in the distorted campaign system we have today. So watch our papers for information on local candidates and Check non-partisan websites like www.Factcheck.org or Truth Squad (thetruth.com) for accurate information on state and national candidates. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics A voter certainly can’t judge the character of a candidate by advertisements that have been designed and controlled by the candidates or their staff. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — Page 5 Pet owners need to take ownership of animal shelter discussion Appreciation for congressman’s consideration To the editor: I would like to personally, publicly and proudly thank 3rd District U.S. Congressman Justin Amash for his unfaltering dedication and firm representation of his constituents. I do not agree with every vote that he makes. However, thanks to his initiative and extra efforts on his part, I can freely go to his web sites, his Facebook and his Twitter accounts to read his explanations of why he voted the way he did. Generally, I will change my mind and agree with why he voted opposite of what I had believed to be right. Congressman Amash visited with us dur­ ing a town hall meeting on Sept. 25 at Battle Creek City Hall to personally ask us how we felt about President Obama giving arms to Syrian Rebels, that may possibly be used against our own forces. Congressman Amash went into as much detail, as he could, on how and why he felt that our country’s resources What do you and surveillance have not presented sufficient justification nor evidence to support such a move as being in our best interest at this point. It was also brought up that, if U.S. air strikes are being made in Syria there must also be U.S. forces on the ground in Syria. I am a veteran who is tired of our country being at constant war and in constant conflict where we have no right to even be there. As a veteran, I have seen too many military engagements by our forces for special interest groups, and not for our national security or our country’s beliefs. I appreciate Congressman Justin Amash for giving us the opportunity to voice our opin­ ions just like our founding fathers had intend­ ed. Don and Joyce Bradstreet Hastings think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: ArtPrize, the largest art competition in the world, opened its 19­ day exhibition in Grand Rapids yesterday with a number of Barry County artists entered. Do you plan to attend? For this week: The Detroit Tigers open post-season play today in Baltimore. The team must win three rounds of play to become World Series cham­ pion. How far will the Tigers advance? □ □ □ □ 36% Yes 64% No They’ve already hit their limit American League Championship World Series World Series Champions (T/Vrite Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. The Hastings BcUHldT Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs President • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Frederic Jacobs Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker Vice President • NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderlaan (Editor) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties Shari Carney ConstanceCheeseman Bonnie Mattson $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 To the editor: The Barry County Animal Shelter is once again a topic of conversation in our commu­ nity. Having been a volunteer at our local ani­ mal shelter since before the director was hired and having witnessed firsthand the many pos­ itive changes that have taken place since then, I would like to address an issue that not one of the current critics of the animal shelter has bothered to mention. I am referring to the lack of responsibility for pets by a certain segment of the pet-own­ ing population. Simply put, the County Animal Shelter has the duty to house and care for the lost and unwanted dogs and cats of Barry County. And that is what it does. Unfortunately, a certain percentage of the local human population translates that county responsibility into taking no responsibility themselves for their pets. Every conceivable excuse can be found by some pet owners to not have their dogs and cats spayed or neutered, even when financial aid for this sur­ gery has been offered for years by the Barry County Humane Society. When another litter of unwanted puppies or kittens appears, so often they are brought to the County Animal Shelter. Now another four or six more ani­ mals become the County's responsibility, no longer of any concern for the irresponsible pet owner who brought them to the shelter. I do recognize that some of the litters brought in are rescued animals that a Good information, if all the dogs and cats that are turned over to the County Animal Shelter for these irresponsible reasons were not handed over, the number of animals at the shelter would drop dramatically. The County Animal Shelter staff and volunteers would find it much easier to care for the lower number of animals coming in the front door. This fewer number of animals would have a much better opportunity of being adopted into a good and loving forever home. When I, along with other volunteers, go to second grade classes around Barry County presenting a Humane Society humane educa­ tion program, we start out by telling the kids that pet ownership is a big responsibility, that it means taking care of that animal for as long as that animal lives. Hopefully, some of these children will remember this as they grow up and have pets of their own. Sadly, this mes­ sage either never was conveyed to or ignored by those pet owners who have chosen to be irresponsible with their pets. The Barry County Animal Shelter, along with all the animal shelters across the nation, has a challenging and, too often, thankless job. If more pet owners would be more responsible with their pets the local animal shelter staff and volunteers would be very appreciative. Kathy Wiggins Nashville Statistics on hunger should be a wake-up call To the editor: According to a report released by Feeding America and the Food Bank of South Central Michigan, “Hunger in America 2014,” in the Food Bank’s service area, more than 189,300 men, women and children turn to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan and its mem­ ber food pantries and meal programs for food assistance each year. Stories of individuals and families strug­ gling with hunger, many of whom never had to seek assistance before, are right here in our backyard and across the nation. Many of the people in our community who face hunger have a job, a home and are raising families — 21 percent of households the Food Bank of SCM served reported working in the past year. But 70 percent of the households served are living below the federal poverty line. The food banks’ work puts us on the front lines of the fight against hunger every day, and we have seen firsthand the consequences — especially for children — of not having enough to eat. Children are particularly vul­ nerable to these consequences, including adverse physical, behavioral and mental health effects due to insufficient nutrition. We serve 55,000 children through our grocery/pantry programs, and this doesn’t include children served through our Kids’ After-School Pack program. The work of the Food Bank of South Central Michigan to help feed children is critical to our mission and the future of our community. On the other side of the age spectrum, 18 percent of the individuals we serve are sen­ iors, 60 years of age or older. For the most part, they are on fixed incomes that make them especially vulnerable to not receiving the nutrition the golden generation needs to live healthy, productive lives. Looking at the whole household, families we serve often are facing health issues in addi­ tion to wondering how they will get enough food. “Hunger in America 2014” found that 55 percent of households turning to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan’s network report choosing between paying for food or paying for medical care in the past year. Fifty­ eight percent of households have a person with high blood pressure, and 37 percent report a member with diabetes. These health conditions are the same ones exacerbated by a lack of proper nutrition, highlighting the importance of charitable food assistance for the health of our neighbors. Despite reports of declining unemployment and signs of a strengthening economy in our country, the Food Bank of South Central Michigan and its agencies see a persistent need among the 189,300 individuals making use of our hunger-relief network. Stagnant wages and underemployment play a role in the continuing struggle. The “Hunger in America 2014” study finds that 47 percent of the households served have annual incomes of less than $10,000 while another 34 percent have incomes between $10,000 and $20,000. These surprising new statistics about the people we serve are a wake-up call. We must work together to solve hunger in our commu­ nity — individuals, charities, business and government. We must work together so that all of us — children, seniors, the underem­ ployed and unemployed — have enough to eat. Take a stand against hunger. Please visit our website, www.foodbankofscm.org, or our Facebook page to learn how to become an anti-hunger advocate. When you realize the true face of hunger in America and right here in Barry County, how can you remain silent? Dave Karr, executive director, Food Bank of South Central Michigan BUSINESS BRIEFS Management promotions at Hastings Fiber Glass have resulted in Dave Russell assuming the role-of president and Lewis Shaw, vice president. In his leadership role, Russell will be over­ seeing all aspects of the company’s manage­ ment. A 13-year member of the Hastings Fiber Glass team as its operations manager, Russell holds a bachelor’s degree in engineer­ ing from Michigan State University. His pre­ vious manufacturing experience includes Fisher Tool and Die and Penske. Shaw will assume the new role while maintaining his position as head of engineering. He has been in the safety tool industry for more than 35 years, the past 25 with Hastings Fiber Glass where he has been instrumental in Dave Russell developing new product lines. Shaw holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Missouri and is an active member in the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. He is also committee chairman of American Standards for Testing and Materials. The promotions were announced by Dave Baum, who now movesinto the role of CEOof the company. *** Mark Kolanowski, president and CEO of Hastings City Bank, has been elected to serve as chair the Community Bankers of Michigan board. CBM, headquar­ tered in East Lansing, is a 300member trade associ­ ation serving com­ munity banks and their financial servic­ es partners through­ out Michigan. Mark Kolanowski Kolanowski began his career with NBD (now JP Morgan Chase) in 1986 and joined HCB as a loan officer in 1993. In 1998, he was promoted to assistant vice president/branch executive, and, in January 2000, he was appointed executive vice presi­ dent and chief operating officer. He was named president of the bank in 2001 and, in 2002, was appointed to his present position. Kolanow ski earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Alma College and a master’s in business administration from Western Michigan University. He is a graduate of the Perry Banking School and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings B ANNER Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! Hastings: One Stop Shop (Phillips 66) (M-43 North) Middleville: Speedway Middleville Marketplace Superette Greg’s Get-It-N-Go Family Fare Shell One Stop Food (Phillips 66) (M-37 South) Hastings Speedy Mart (Shell) Bosley Admiral Penn-Nook Gift Shop Call 269-945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads Samaritan cannot take care of, and those folks should be commended for their act of kind­ ness. But for those pet owners who carelessly allow their pets to breed and then expect the County Animal Shelter to come to their res­ cue, there is no excuse. Unfortunately, we live in a society where just about everything is considered disposable and this thought process includes animals for some pet owners. If the family dog or cat grows up and is no longer of interest, if the dog or cat gets old or sick, if the kids have left home and no one wants to care for the pet, if the family cat is not using the litter box but no one has bothered to take the cat to a veteri­ narian to find out if there is a medical reason, or if the dog is out of control because no one has taken the time to do some basic training of the dog, some individuals, just take that unwanted pet to the County Animal Shelter. There is no feeling of any responsibility to continue to care for these animals. Let some­ one else, the staff and volunteers at the County Animal Shelter, take over. Some pets are disposed of as easily as a used hamburger wrapper and with about as much concern about what happens to the family pet as to what happens to that wrapper. Again, I do understand that there are some legitimate reasons pets are given up to the County Animal Shelter and that the decision to do so does not come easily for those pet owners. However, considering the previous Phillips 66 Gas Station (W. State St.) Cloverdale: Nashville: Cloverdale General Brown’s Cedar Creek Grocery Shell Delton: MV Pharmacy Family Fare Gun Lake: Gun Lake BP Gun Lake Shell Sam’s Gourmet Foods Orangeville: Orangeville Fast Stop Pine Lake: Pine Lake Grocery Phillips 66 Gas Station (M-37 West) Doster Country Store Family Fare Gas Station Prairieville Fast Stop Prairieville: Nashville C Store Shell Carl’s Banfield: Banfield General Store Lacey: Clyde’s Sportsman Post Dowling: Trading Post Little’s Country Store - Lake Odessa: Lake-O-Express Lake-O-Mart Shell Carl’s Freeport: Goldsworthys Dowling General Store ?L & J s Freeport General Store Woodland: Woodland Express Shelbyville: Weick’s Food Town �Page 6 — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77589853 Worship Together BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE . 1716 North Broadway. Danny Quanstrom, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings’ Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible *&tudy^Praise an^ Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor RandalF Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapel umc.org for more information. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6;30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. ' The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with fhe United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s, 11:3Q a.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP "■ MINISTRIES ' A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731-5194 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, October 8,2014 - Sun­ day Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. October 5 - Men’s AA 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945­ 2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Church for All Ages 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Pastor Case VanKempen. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery, Children’s and Adult Sunday School available. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: I MH Flexfab Graphics 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 WEST 4: 7 6 5 3 V: J 10 3 2 10 6 K98 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a:m. AW0WDEW« RfltllnpIhakO/iniwf Fiberglass HVIUllCIWDaMJUiptui Products 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 4: AKQ 10 9 42 •:A7 6 4 ♦: #:J4 John F. Nichols EAST 4: J 8 V: Q 9 4:9 875 32 4*: 10 3 2 SOUTH 4: •:K85 ♦: AKQ J 4 ♦:AQ7 65 Dealer: East Vulnerable: Both Lead: 2V North In loving memory of John F. Nichols, age 66, who fought a courageous battle against cancer. The Lord called him home as he passed away at his home on September 27, 2014 in the presence of family and friends. He will be missed dearly by all. John is survived by his wife of 14 years, Joanie A. (DeBolt) Nichols; two sons, John J. (Robbin) Nichols, Craig A. (Jamie) Nichols; five grandchildren, Tonya, John, Alex, Madison and Brice; six stepsons, Mark (Julie) DeBolt, Michael (Angie) DeBolt and Matthew (Patty) DeBolt, Chad (JoAnne) Seeber, Jamie (Jeri) Seeber, Corey (Angie) Seeber and 17 step-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Nichols; brother, Terry (Claire) Nichols, David (Sandy) Nichols; half brother, Jim (Linda) Farrah; half sister, Sally (Bill) Rodriguez; half sister-in-law, Joy Farrah; special family friends, Larry and Carol Hill; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Grace M. and James F. Nichols and half brother, Tom Farrah. John loved mushrooming, hunting, fishing, golf, and playing cards with family and friends. He spent many weeks at his cabin up north enjoying the outdoors in every way. John worked at Viking Corporation in Hastings for 20 years and retired after 10 years of service/membership of the IBEW Local 445, Western Michigan Electrical Workers in Battle Creek, He was also a mem­ ber of the Hastings Moose Lodge. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Cancer Research Institute or The American Heart Association. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 3, . 2014 at 4 p.m. at the Hastings Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily- Frederick Ame Palmer East Pass Pass Pass Pass 24! 44 5# South 14 4* 4NT ??? West Pass Pass Pass What do you as a bridge player do when you know that you and your partner both have a big hand but that it appears that you do not have a fit together? In today ’s hand, South has a powerful hand, and North’s first bid showed an equally big hand. How can you reach the right bid and the right contract? Let’s take a look at the bidding to see if there is a good final bid for the North/South pair. What is your thought, and what will you bid for South? After East’s opening Pass, South began the bidding cautiously by bidding 14. With 19 high card points, unless North had nothing, South was assured of another bid to describe this pow­ erhouse of a hand. When West passed, North used the Soloway jump shift bid, promising a strong suit and at least 17 total points. It did not take South long to count the points between them, adding his 19 and North’s 17 to arrive at 36 total points. Grand Slam loomed in South’s mind. But which Grand Slam? South’s jump in another suit (4# bid) promised five diamonds and 19 high card points and also promised some rebiddable clubs. North reassured South that her spades were genuine, and that she had a maximum hand and six spades. South continued .with Roman Key Card Blackwood, asking North for the number of key cards she held with the trump suit being spades. When North responded 54, South knew that she had either zero or three key cards. South was able to figure that North held the A4, the K4, and the AV for the three key cards. With stoppers in the other suits, South placed the contract at 7? Did you guess 74 or 7NT? With a void in the spade suit, South was reluctant to bid 7NT because there might be a transportation problem. However, upon further consideration, the AV would be the entry to the dummy hand. South confidently bid 7NT, and all passed. West tabled the 2V, a standard lead of the fourth down from her longest and strongest suit, and North placed her mighty hand on the table. The spades were there just as promised. South beamed and thanked Partner North who graciously nodded. Even with a void in diamonds in the North hand and a void in spades in the South hand, the play of the hand looked like this was a makeable contract. South won the trick in the South hand with the KT He immediately played the top four dia­ monds, discarding hearts and clubs from the dummy. When he saw through counting that the diamonds would not set up the 44, he abandoned the diamond suit, and he played the A4, dis­ carding a small spade; 7 , A small heart from the South hand was won in the North hand with the AV. The spades were played from the top down, and South claimed all thirteen tricks, making the 7NT contract and a final score of 2220 points. Reaching a 7NT contract on this hand was not an easy choice as only eight players out of forty-five reached that contract in a recent online tournament. For their efforts, they, of course, were rewarded with a 92% game. Interestingly, only one player chose the 74 contract, trust­ ing his partner to have the solid spades. While 74 does indeed make a Grand Slam, the score is reduced by 10 points to 2210 and an 80% game. Again, those ten points in no trump figure to boost your score. Others who played this hand played in 6NT making an overtrick, and quite a few played it at 44, not realizing the importance of knowing the messages being shared between the North/South pair. Communication in bridge is, of course, the way to reach the best contracts. In today’s hand, North and South were on the right airwaves, and together they reached the best possible contract and best possible score. May you do likewise! Bridge Notes: A Bridge class for beginners will start on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 through the Hastings Community Education and Recreation Center. Check with them if you or ones that you know would like to “Learn Bridge in a Day?” In a five-hour seminar, you will have the basics to play and enjoy bridge for a lifetime. Sign up today. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE HASTINGS, MI - Frederick Ame Palmer, age 78, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 at MagnumCare of Hastings. Frederick was bom Nov. 9, 1935 to Amos and Elizabeth (DeVree) Palmer in Hudsonville. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Frederick Andrew (Terry) Palmer and Christopher Eric Palmer, both of Wayland; sisters, Enid Virginia (Robert) Adkins of Hastings, Joan Bernice Wood (Jack Cochran) of Lexington, KY; brothers-in-law, Paul Liebenauer of Oswego, NY, Jesse (Barbara) Brown of Midland, H. Charles (R. Darlene) Brown of Beaverton, Irving (Carolyn) Brown of Merrill, Bill (Marsha) Brown of Delton and Gerald (Luella) Brown of Saginaw; and several step-children, grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Frederick was pre-deceased by his parents and his sister, Margreta Beatrice Liebenauer. Frederick graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School, class of 1954. He retired from AT&T after 32 years of service and retired to Arcadia, FL. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, 4887 Coats Grove Road, Hastings at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4,2014, officiated by Pastor Randall Bertrand. A luncheon will follow the service. Thursday, Oct. 2 — Friends of the Library used book pre-sale, 5 to 8 ($10 at the door); Movie Memories enjoys “It Started with Eve,” starring Deanna Durbin, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 — Friends of the Library used book sale, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Barry Enrichment Center, 213 S. Broadway; pre­ school story time is on the move, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 — Friends of the Library used book “bag” sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Dungeons and Dragons, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 — Mother Goose on the Loose (a story time for infants), 9:30; toddler story time digs dinosaurs, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; Unplugged Game Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. 77582833 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — Page 7 State News Roundup Meades celebrate 50 golden years Richard and Diana Meade are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. October 3, 1964 they were married here in Hastings. They have two sons, Rich Meade and Wayne (Deb) Meade. They have four grandchildren, Cassie Jacobs, Nikkie Richter, Laken and Grace. They also have three great grandchil­ dren, Evan Jacobs, Kenden and Irenna Richter. They plan on spending a great day at home with all the kids. Michael Duane Hamilton, III, bom at home on Sept. 1, 2014 at 11:36 a.m. to Michael Hamilton II and Alyssa Hamilton of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 22 inches long. Jaise Wesley-James, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 17, 2014 at 11:13 a.m. to Holly Spencer and Jordan Pfeifer of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. Molly Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 18, 2014 at 9:03 to James and Heidi Strimback of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20.25 inches long. Anabella Sue, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 18, 2014 at 11:57 a.m. to Andrea and Jeremiah Bryson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 7.5 ozs. and 19l5 inches long. Brantlee Kristine, born at Pennock Hospital David Arthur William Myers Jr., Shelbyville and Christa Lena Garcia, Reno, NV. Kent Winslow Brandt, Bellevue and Amanda Lynn Brinninstool, Battle Creek. Mark Allen Martens, Bellevue and Mamia Michele Cole, Bellevue. Daniel James Belt, Delton and Holly Renee Boulay, Delton. Elijah Muri Agee, Hastings and Samantha Rae Smith, Hastings. Nathaniel Aaron Jurtle, Hastings and Jodie Lyn Ouwinga, Hastings. Eric Scott Jirtle, Wayland and Jennifer Lynne Przytulski, Wayland. Bradley Wayne Blauvelt, Middleville and Katie Marie Loew, Middleville. Nicholas Robert Converse, Hastings and Danielle Marie May, Hastings. Kendall Bryan Cornwell, Hastings and Alexis Leigh Wilson, Hastings. Dustin Kelley Moore, Hastings and Kirsten Elizabeth Paul-Kilburn, Hastings. David Oliver Comeau Jr., Freeport and Kathleen Rose Scheidel, Middleville. Peter Fredrick Pierson, Dowling and Ashley Joyce Miller, Hastings. on Sept. 19, 2014 at 9:38 a.m. to Lacey Farrell and Raymond Haring of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. Emiliano Dean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 19, 2014 at 3:53 a.m. to Jasmine Brown and Juan Lopez of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 18 inches long. Carter Kenneth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 20, 2014 at 4:33 a.m. to Chad and Amanda Moltmaker of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 1.3 ozs. and 20 inches long. Addison Sue, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 20, 2014 at 9:46 a.m. to Jessica Clark of Vermontville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. Chelsea Rae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 23, 2014 at 1:53 p.m. to Christy and Matt Jiles of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. Bill ensures access to career, technical education Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday signed legisla­ tion ensuring that Michigan students have access to information regarding career and technical education programs. “Skilled trades jobs are constantly in demand in our state,” Snyder said. “Ensuring Michigan students have all the information on how to incorporate these programs into their education will help prepare them for the jobs of the future.” Senate Bill 66, sponsored by state Sen. John Proos, ensures that students will be pro­ vided information about how career and tech­ nical education courses fit into their merit curriculum requirements. Under the legislation, the Michigan Department of Education will provide local districts with information including the role of career tech in a personal curriculum, exam­ ples of career opportunities coming out of these programs and available career tech pro­ grams throughout the state. School districts are also encouraged to establish programs that credit students with a professional certificate for training upon completion. Michigan picked to explore reform to juvenile justice system Michigan is one of four states competitive­ ly selected by the National Governors Association to examine ways to improve the juvenile justice system, creating better out­ comes for youths and safer communities for everyone. Arkansas, Indiana and Tennessee are the other three selected states. Over the next several months, teams from the four states will explore recommendations on improving outcomes for those in the juve­ nile justice system. Teams will focus on improving information-sharing across sys­ tems that serve youths, limiting involvement of low-risk youths in the juvenile justice sys­ tem and expanding community based-alterna­ tives to incarceration. By implementing poli­ cies and practices shown to improve out­ comes for young people, states can lower recidivism rates, reduce costs and improve public safety. For more information on DHS, visit www.michigan.gov/dhs. ELB approves Detroit Health plan financing proposals, enrollment land transfer surpasses 400,000 The Local Emergency Financial Assistance Loan Board Friday approved a series of financing proposals submitted by Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr and previ­ ously approved by the Detroit City Council. Proceeds from the transactions will help the city in addressing several settlements and claims against the city, as it nears the end of its bankruptcy process. The ELB also approved a proposal from Orr to transfer 301 city-owned properties to the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority. All properties are within the foot­ print of the New International Trade Crossing. The transfer is expected to generate approximately $1.4 million for the city, fund­ ed entirely by the government of Canada. The Michigan Department of Community Health announced Thursday that the Healthy Michigan Plan has reached more than 400,000 enrollees. Gov. Rick Snyder and the State of Michigan launched enrollment April 1 to extend health care benefits to a half-million low-income residents. As of Sept. 25,400,761 Michigan residents were enrolled in the pro­ gram. Since the April 1 launch, MDCH, the Michigan departments of Human Services, and Technology, Management and Budget have monitored and led the implementation efforts for the Healthy Michigan Plan to keep program systems running smoothly. “Enrolling more than 400,000 people in less than six months shows that Michiganders are ready to make real changes to improve their health and wellness,” said MDCH Director Nick Lyon. “Based on these early results, we know that the Healthy Michigan Plan is making a real difference in the lives of Michigan’s residents. The continued upward trend in enrollment is great news for the future physical and financial health of our state.” The Healthy Michigan Plan is projected to eventually provide care for 477,000 Michiganders. The plan was signed into law by Snyder in September 2013 to emphasize personal responsibility while reducing uncompensated care that shifts costs onto taxpayers and busi­ nesses. Beneficiaries are required to share in the costs, and the plan has incentives for indi­ viduals to maintain or improve their health. For more information about the progress of the Healthy Michigan Plan or to enroll, visit www.HealthyMichiganPlan.org, a local Michigan Department of Human Services office, or call 855-789-5610. Cash assistance work participation rate hits record high Nearly 62 percent of PATH participants are successfully completing the program’s required work participation activities, Duane Berger, Michigan Department of Human Services chief deputy, announced last week. PATH — Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope — is Michigan’s work partic­ ipation program that is required for families receiving cash assistance through the federal Family Independence Program. PATH is a collaborative effort between Michigan Works and DHS. PATH helps clients become job ready. “Approaching a 62 percent participation rate this year is an amazing achievement and gives us the flexibility to do even more to help families on the path to self-sufficiency,” said Berger. Four years ago, Michigan was at 22 percent — well below its 50 percent federal participa­ tion target and facing up to $200 million in sanctions and loss of federal matches. Federal law requires that states receiving funding under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant meet work partic­ ipation rates for FIP caseloads. Michigan is required to achieve minimum work participa­ tion rates that are a percentage of the total FIP caseload. States that do not meet federal tar­ gets can face stiff and costly sanctions. The previous program — Jobs, Education and Training — was reorganized into PATH into 2013. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. $1500 SIGN ON BONUS ROIK7I I'M/? DECI TITC DUwLliw KH3UL13 Tuesday Trios Team Turkey 17-3; X-Women 16-4; Shirlee’s Grands 15-5; Sue’s Team 14-6; Moore Cubed 8.5-11.5; Animal House 7.5­ 12.5; Look Insurance 7-13; 2 Guys and a Lady 7-13; Mexican Connexion 4-16; Coleman Agency 4-16. High Game - Derrick M. 298; Kwinton B. 219; Devin M. 207. High Series - Derrick M. 731; Devin M. 613; Mike M. 531. Tuesday Night Mixed High Game - M. Wood 227; G. Heard 200; Rob H. 193; D. Blakely 192; D. Benner 187; D. Wilkins 169; C. Steeby 168; B. Smith 165; F. Smith 162; B. Ramey 151; M. Bryan 138; M. Burd 137. High Series - D. Blakely 553; Rob H. 530; F. Smith 460; B. Ramey 432; M. Bryan 390. Wednesday Mixed Boniface Construction 10-2; Huver’s Auto Recycling 7-5; Eye & ENT 7-5; Court Side 6­ 2; Brush Works Painting 2-6. Good Games and Series Women - L. Elliston 168. Good Games and Series Men - R. Fox 130-362; R. Boniface 180-481; M. Camell 185-479; H. Bowman 185-509. Senior Citizens Rosie’s 12-4; Jan’s Team 12-4; Evie’s Devils 11-5; Has Beens 11-5; Pin Seekers 10­ 6; Just Having Fun 8-8; Butterfingers 7-9; Sun Risers 7-9; Early Risers 7-9; M&M’s 5­ 11; King Pins 4-12. Good Games and Series Women - K. Keeler 155-434; C. Stuart 159; J. Shurlow 151; E. Ulrich 179. Good Games and Series Men - G. Waggoner 183; K. Schantz 140; B. Terry 213­ 585; J. Miller 209-547; G. Yoder 169-485; D. Kiersey 182-447; M. Saldivar 164-447; M. Camell 157-452; L. Dunn 155; W. Talsma 180; G. Forbey 135; W. Madden 177-506. Monday Mixerettes Nashville Chiropractic 13-3; Creekside Growers 11-5; Dewey’s Auto Body 10-6; Kent Oil 8-8; Dean’s Dolls 6-10. Good Games and Series - E. Ulrich 178; R. 188; L. Elliston 189-516; V. Carr 161; S. Nash 140; M. Rodgers 165; T. Christopher 188; K. Fowler 156; P. Fowler 173-461; T. Redman 147-406; N. Goggins 153. * Wed. Classic Big Mike’s BBQ 13-3; Sarcasm Services 12-4; Villa Leftovers 11-5; Brunswick Bowling 11-5; Gunga Gulunga 10-2; Storm 9-7; Smithville Blues 9-3; Whatever 85.-7.5; 12 in a Row 8-8; Shake-n-Bake 8-8; Damn Kids 8-8; Tards 7-9; Culligan 7-9; Westside Beer 6-10; McDonalds 6-10; Adrounie House 5-11; Hurless Mach. Shop 1.5-14.5; Team 18 0-8. High Game and Series - C. Mercia 223­ 621; J. Castelein 258-647; J. Wanland 266­ 652; B. Daniels 237-644; S. Lyttle 244-619; D. Jackson 247-671; P. Pickin 234-600; B. Taylor 239-662; D. Lambert 238-600; J. Butler 249-694; D. Snyder 241-616; J. Haight 224-600; A. Stora 225, 236, 197-658; M. Garrett 205, 204, 201 - 610; R. Westendorp 232, 205, 223 - 651; R. Castelein 234, 236­ 236, 706; A. Castelein 203, 200, 198 - 601; M. Davis 234, 246, 224 - 704; T. Heath 234, 236, 237 - 707. Thursday Angels Moores’ Apts. 13-3; Miller Farm Repair 11-5; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 9-7; Varney’s Const. 9-7; Hastings Bowl 7-9; Yo-Yo Sisters 7- 5; BB Magee 1-11. High Games and Series - L. Apsey 156; D. Staines 173; Colleen S. 214; J. Moore 160; B. Noteboom 174; S. Taylor 226-564; C. Hooper 151; C. Doombos 224-560; J. Zaagman 267-617; T. Dickinson 147; M. Weiler 166; B. Broen 145; H. Gdula 175. Commercial Majors Fab 5 12-4; Pocket Pounders 12-4; Arens Lawn 11-5; Villa’s Team 10-6; Muff Divers 8-8; Jack’s Team 6-10; Hastings Bowl 6-10; Red Rockets 5-11; Old Men 4-12. High Games and Series - M. Davis 247; D. Lambert 223-608; D. Hiar 235; L. Madden 256-633; B. Taylor 237-664; A. Dougherty 208; M. Magoon 227; D. Varney 234; D. Carpenter 247-697; K. Breitner 216-590; D. Jackson 246-714; J. Wanland 237. RECEPTIONIST: Dedicated Customer, Regional Freight High Weekly Earnings Potential! AVERAGE $1200 WEEKLY GROSS Medical Office Southside Pediatrics is currently accepting resumes for a full time receptionist position. Our providers and staff work together to bring quality healthcare to the children in the Barry County community. Our business is growing and we need to add another team member. The ideal candidate will be profes­ sional, detail oriented, be available to work flexible hours and enjoy working with children of all ages. Prior office experi­ ence in a professional setting helpful. Resumes can be emailed to ssp@southside4kids.com or mailed to Southside Pediatrics 300 Meadow Run Drive, Hastings MI 49058. Southside Pediatrics 07664380 Learn more about our \ practice, check out our website at www.southside4kids.coin MILLER EXCAVATING • • • • Weekly Home Time $60-$70K Annually! Excellent Benefits Package Newer Equipment .' 77589918 888-409-6033 OR APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.DRIVEJTC.COM II JACOBSON Class A CDL and 1 year OTR Trader Trailer Exp. Required COMPANIES © twitter.com/JacobsonJobs q facebook.contfJacobsonCo TWO BROTHERS ANO A TENT For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 would like to thank you for 32 Years of Service! After 32 years of service, Miller Excavating will no longer be operating. It has been a pleasure working with our customers and we have enjoyed the relationships we have built over the years. We would like to thank our old and new customers for their business and continued support. We cannot express how much it means that you have placed your faith and trust in us to have your business. We are so grateful for all of the great friends we have ■- made over the years and it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye! It has been a wonderful 32 years serving you! Ron and Lorna Miller In Loving Memory of Keith Meaney 10/2/10 It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you, the day God took you home. If tears, could build a stairway, and heartaches make a lane, we’d walk our way to heaven, and bring you back again. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, in our hearts you hold a place no one could ever fill. * Miss you so much, Gloria Matt, Steph & Pyper Andy, Mel & Amelia Jerrod, Mel, Jackson & Hannah ‘ ''Si �-—- Page 8 - Thursday, October 2, 2014 — The Hastings Banner she 6d&i4a Financial FOCU Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of by Elaine Garlock Judy Huyhn of Clarksville Road will be the speaker at the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. She Will be giving a presentation on her recent trip to China. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will have its monthly meeting at the museum on Emerson Street Saturday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. with refreshments, library time, a speak­ er and other features. The society has plans for its 20th annual banquet to honor first fam­ ily members at Outreach Christian Church later in October. This honors new members who have proven their local ancestry to some­ one who was a resident of Ionia County before 1880. News from the local library is that the builders are making rapid progress with their block laying. Last week the walls were laid along the front with scaffolds in place to take the walls higher this week. One can see the placement of doors and windows already. Meanwhile, the current location on Velte Road at the former Lakewood Christian School is a busy place. One day last week the parking spots were filled and cars were parked along the driveway. The knitters are back at weekly meetings Tuesday afternoons. Mary Caris of Hastings and two members of the local historical society attended the monthly meeting of the Hubbardston area historical society, which has more than 400 members. Pam Swiler was the evening’s speaker with her presentation on the rural schools of Ionia County for which she wel­ comes pictures, information and stories. In the same week, the visiting members also attended the Portland society with the same errand and specifically to get names on a pic­ ture of students at the Barr School on the cor­ ner of Clarksville Road and Kent Street south of Portland. James Moses of Lansing was the speaker. He had a photo presentation on the Portland cemetery, showing emblems engraved on tombstones, such as those of fra­ ternal or military orders. ‘ When is it time to make portfolio changes? The kids are back at school and summer vacations are now just fading memories, so it must be autumn. But the seasons don’t just move on the calendar — they also change in your life. And, speaking of changes, you’ll have to make many of them as you move through the years — and that includes changes to your investment portfolio. But how will you know when it’s time to take action? Just as Mother Nature sends out “signals” to indicate a change in seasons — blooming flowers, falling leaves, warmer or colder tem­ peratures, longer or shorter days, etc. — your portfolio will frequently “tell” you when you need to make adjustments. Here are a couple of indicators you may want to heed: • Out~of:balance portfolio — Even the best stocks can lose value when the overall market is down, but if you only own stocks, you Hastings Police Department announces promotions by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer The Hastings Police Department has some officers in • new leadership roles with the announcement of two recent promotions. Chief Jeff Pratt named Dale Boulter to deputy chief of police and Eric Ingram to detective sergeant. . , Boulter has worked with the Hastings department since July 2006, the past two years as detective sergeant.. Prior to working in Hastings, Boulter worked for three years with the Prairieville Township Police Department. With Boulter’s promotion, Pratt then filled the detective sergeant position with Eric Ingram. He has worked for the department since January 1995, and previously served as a patrol officer and patrol sergeant, Prior to coming to Hastings, he worked at the Nashville Police Department. He’s also vol­ unteered in the past as a firefighter for Hastings and on Nashville EMS. Boulter said the most challenging part of his new role in the department will be trans­ ferring from day-to-day patrols to being in charge and directing people in the depart­ ment. “I’m very supportive of the community­ policing idea. Without the help of the com­ munity, we wouldn’t be as successful in bringing people to trial,” he said. “Community policing, in my opinion, has to continue to grow.” Boulter also will be taking classes to earn his bachelor’s degree in public service admin­ istration. Ingram said his biggest challenge will be adapting from 21 years as a road officer to being a detective. “It’s a different pace and a different style of policing,” he said of the detective role. Ingram said he too fully supports the com­ munity-policing concept and encourages peo­ ple to continue offering tips and information through Silent Observer. Ingram also will be taking additional spe­ EDWARD JO. could take a big hit during a downturn — and if it happens repeatedly, you may find it hard to even stay invested. After all, stocks will always fluctuate in value, and protection of your principal is not guaranteed. Yet you can at least help defend yourself against market volatility by balancing your portfolio with a mix of stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other invest­ ments, with the percentage of each type of asset based on your individual goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. • “Overweighting” of individual investments — Related to the point made above, you can also have too much money kept in a single investment, such as an individual stock or bond. Sometimes, this “overweighting” can happen almost on its own, as when a stock, or stock-based vehicle, has increased so much in value that it now takes on a larger percentage of your portfolio than you had intended — possibly bringing with it more risk than you had intended, too. As a general rule, no single investment should take up more than a small percentage of your entire portfolio. Your own life may also send you some messages regarding changes you may need to make to your investment and financial strate­ gies. Here are just a few of the milestones that may trigger necessary moves: • New child — You’ll need to review your life insurance to make sure it’s sufficient to help provide for a newborn or newly adopted child, should anything happen to you. .You may also want to begin investing in a college savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. • New job — Assuming your new job offers you a retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or similar vehicle, you’ll have some choices to make. How much can you afford to con­ tribute? How should you allocate your dollars among the investment choices offered in the plan? How can you best integrate your 401(k) or other plan into your overall investment portfolio to avoid duplication? • Impending retirement — As you enter retirement, you may want to adjust your port­ folio to help reduce its short-term fluctuations and to provide more current income opportu- nities. At the same time, you may still need to invest for growth — you could be retired for two or three decades, and you’ll need to stay ahead of inflation. Pay close attention to the messages coming from your portfolio — and from your life. These “signals” will give you a good idea of when it’s time to make the right investmentrelated moves. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 45.95 +1.13 AT&T 35.24 -.02 BP PLC 43.95 -1.77 CMS Energy Corp 29.66 +.06 Coca-Cola Co 42.67 +.77 Conagra 33.04 -.10 Eaton 63.38 -1.76 Family Dollar Stores 77.25 -.83 Fifth Third Bancorp 20.02 -.51 Flowserve CP 70.54 ■1.94 Ford Motor Co. 14.78 ■1.37 General Mills 50.45 +.02 General Motors 31.94 -1.28 Intel Corp. 34.82 +.40 Kellogg Co. 61.60 -.02 McDonald’s Corp 94.81 +1.28 Perrigo Co. 150.12 +.62 Pfizer Inc. 29.58 -.49 Sears Holding 25.23 -2.45 Spartan Motors 4.67 -.42 Spartannash 19.45 -.39 Stryker 80.76 -.73 TCF Financial 15.53 -.26 Walmart Stores -.87 76.49 Gold $1,209.20 Silver $17.06 Dow Jones Average 17,042 Volume on NYSE ’ 940M ■ • s . Detective Sgt. Eric Ingram (left) and Deputy Chief Dale Boulter have been promot­ ed within the Hastings Police Department. cialized classes to aid him in his detective role. With only one detective for the city depart­ ment, Boulter will sometimes work with Ingram assisting in cases Us needed. Both promotions were made Sept. 28. SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVER The Barry County Road Commission has an opening(s) for a seasonal truck driving posi­ tion. A high school diploma or GED is required along with a Michigan commercial driver’s license with A&N endorsements. Applications can be. picked up at the Barry County Road Commission office (phone 269­ 945-3449) at 1725 W. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml between 6:45 AM & 3:15 PM. A complete job description will be provided at the time of application. Applications will be accepted until October 16, 2014. The Barry County Road Commission is an Equal. Opportunity Employer. 77589904 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 28, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2015 Barry County budget during the regular Board of Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chamber, 220 W State St., Hastings, Ml The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed 2015 Budget is available for pub­ lic inspection during normal business hours at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor, Courthouse 220 W State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 Pamela A. Jarvis, County Clerk 77589856 Barry County Board of Commissioners See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits 7 • J £ Lto ■ . (m ■ -$3.95 -.76 -.13 +222M • . ■ . ■ ■ . .. . . S ■. Plants respond to sounds of insects eating leaves by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Plants are not as dumb as they look. At least to me, plants have never seemed like the brightest bulbs in the box. They stand around, looking green, hoping for a sunny day but not able to walk, talk or turn on the TV. However, due to a recent univer­ sity press release, I need to reconsider my attitude toward vegetation. Two scientists at the University of Missouri, Heidi Appel and Rex Cocroft, studied a plant called Arabidopsis. It’s a common experimental plant, used by researchers because it’s fast growing, and a great deal is known about it. Arabidopsis is a flowering plant that you can think of as a cousin to mustard and cabbage. The researchers let caterpillars feed on a group of Arabidopsis plants. Using’ special devices, they recorded the sounds or vibra­ tions made by the insects chewing on the leaves. Next Appel, Cocroft and their team took two new sets of plants and separated them. To one set, they played back recordings of the sounds and vibrations the insects had made as they fed on the Arabidopsis leaves. To the second set of plants, they played back a silent tape in other words, this second set of plants was the “control” in their experiment. Then the team let caterpillars feed on both sets of plants. Results showed that the Arabidopsis that had been exposed to the sounds of the insects feeding on leaves had more mustard oils in their leaves than did the control group. Mustard oils are chemi­ cals many insects don’t like and will avoid. “What is remarkable is that the plants exposed to different vibrations, including those made by a gentle wind or different insect sounds ... did not increase their chemical defenses,” Cocroft said in a press release. “This indicates that the plants are able to distinguish feeding vibrations from other common sources of environmental vibration.” Plants really are not dim bulbs. “Plants have many ways to detect insect attack,” Cocroft said in the press release. “But [insect] feeding vibrations are likely the fastest way for distant parts of the plant* to perceive the attack and begin to increase their defenses.” The next steps for the researchers include learning more about exactly how vibrations are sensed by the plants and what parts of the complex sounds may be the most impor­ tant. The results of this type of work are not just academic. A long way down the road, such research may be able to improve crop plants, giving them a natural way to boost their own defenses against insect pests. “Caterpillars react to this chemical defense by crawling away, so using vibra­ tions to enhance plant defenses could be useful to agriculture,” Appel said. “This research opens the window of plant behav­ ior a little wider, showing that plants have many of the same responses to outside influ­ ences that animals do, even though the responses look different.” I have a new respect for plants — and the researchers who are learning surprising things about them. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner I gl -- - TURNING BflGK THE PAGES ( Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part XXII Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y, and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock," or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan is her new “hired” girl. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paidfor various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. **** . Sunday, Sept. 27 It is a nice day today. It rained all last night real hard. Birdie and Willie came down to meeting. They came in here. Willie brought me a pan of grapes and a lot of lima beans to cook. I did not get out of the yard today. Rev. Mr. John Buel, the new Methodist Minister preached his first sermon today to the church. Mrs. Candice Lewis died this morning at one o’clock. Widow of Hiram Lewis. Died at Charles Peck’s and her daughter Frances’ in Kalamazoo. Monday, Sept 28 It is a nice day. I went to Mr. Nelson’s and got 7 yds. of red flannel 25 cts. a yard 1.75 and 8 yards of calico 6 cts. a yard 48 cts. and . I got 5.62 of Mr. Nelson to pay my trash bill to Tips to Stors and Barret. I paid it to Barret and Mr. Nelson wrote the receipt. Then I went home and got the 5.62 and paid Mr. Nelson in full. I went to Cairn’s and got 5 yds. of red twilled flannel of Herb Brown 35 cts. a yd. 1.75 and a pair of corset steels 10 cts. and I got two sweet pumpkins 12 cts. and got my boiler that John Cairns mended for me and I got one bushel of onions of Mr. Ross 40 cts. and Dr. Sackett gave me a McKinley Rally Club notice to put up. I did too. Arthur Johncox here to sell peaches. I had a lot. A pack peddler just came along. I did not want a thing. John Hart split a little wood and picked my apples from the trees and some from the ground and I went after my mail and I got a bushel of peaches 50 cts. and Hurb Brown brought them for me. Mrs. Judkins came home tonight. Willie Merlau came and brought me a big dish pan full of turnips. Josie came and got a lot of that fine vine to set out. Iva washed the bay window in my bed­ room and I got the most of my plants and fixed a part of them in the windows. Leta and Lora came to school. Fem Brandstetter here. I paid John Hart a dollar for today. I dug my beets and put them in the cellar and I pulled a lot of weeds and mallice and raddish tops and put them by the fence. Tuesday, Sept. 29 It rained most all night last night and all day today. I had to go to Cairn’s store and got one dozen quart cans and Mrs. Judkins and I peeled the peaches and I canned 7 cans, quarts and I finished putting my plants in their places and watered them all up and swept the sitting room and my bedroom and the two porches and washed up a lot of dish­ es and swept the dining room and worked all day. Mrs. Wilcox here early this morning. How hard it does rain. Iva Donavon washed. We did not have any dinner. I wrote a letter to Alice Hyde in Canada. Wednesday, Sept. 30 Willie Steptoes birthday 18 years today. It has rained all day. I got 11/2 bushels of pota­ toes of Mrs. Draper 40 cts. a bushel 60 cts. I canned 4 cans of pickled pears and made some peach jelly. I got a dollars worth of light brown sugar to Cairn’s, 20 pounds for a dol­ lar and I took Cairn’s basket home and took Alice Hyde’s letter to the office and got my mail. Walker and Hughes speaks to the Hotel Hall tonight on silver for Bryon and Sewall. Iva and I and Leta and Lora, Mary Ann Mosier, Mrs. Cass Hart and Mrs. Wilcox, we Hannah Falk often mentions giving out copies of this photo of granddaughter, Opal Hyde, age 3, wearing Hannah’s glasses. all went to the speech. There were lots of women there tonight. Dr. Hyde here tonight. Leta and Lora staid here and slept with me. Leta and Lora picked up a lot of hickory nuts by the church yard. Then they shucked part of them tonight. I put them in a sack for them. Thursday, Oct. 1 ■ It is a nice day. Nettie, Lora, Leta, Opal and Rankin came down here and Emma and Susie Livingstone came here. Emma had 12 teeth drawn this forenoon and 6 this afternoon. She took gas. Dr. G.H. Copp pulled them and Delia Livingstone here. She went to Copp’s and took her girl there and had a lot pulled and Nettie Falk Hyde had some filled and Sadie McLeay had some filled and lots of others. John Hart split wood today. I paid him a dollar. Nettie and I and children went to Mrs. Wilcox today. Nettie and I, we went to Ely’s and I got an iron wagon for Opal of Ely. 1 paid him 1.25 for it and the tongue came out and I took it back to have Ely fix it. I went and got my mail. Cory Armstrong here. Lena Loveland and Harold Temple here and Clara Cramer here and Laura Horton. Mrs. Wilcox and Estella McDonald here tonight. Mrs. Judkins here. Dr. Hyde here. Friday, Oct. 2 It is a real nice day. Nettie, Opal and Rankin here. Leta and Lora went to school. Nettie and I, we tied a mattress for her, single. John Hart split and piled the last of my wood this forenoon. I paid him 50 cts. Mrs. Kate Blackman here. She brought me a winter verbina root and a slip of the red verbina and 2 slips of the red begonia. Then this after­ noon, Nettie, Rankin, Opal and I, we took white Maggie and we went to Delton. Nettie got a crystal to her watch 15 cts. and got her two shoes tapped to Mr. Gleason’s 35 cts. and she got 25 cts. worth of beef to Mr. Guinn’s and I got a pound of nuts for Opal and Rankin 20 cts. and I got 3 squashes 2 cts. a lb. 45 cts. We went to Mrs. Sarah Norwood’s. She was not home. Then we went to Mrs. Ersula Robinson’s, she was not at home. Then we went to Mrs. Orin Barrett’s. We found her at home. Mrs. Will Chase came there. Mrs. Barret gave us some apples to eat, the black Canada red. I brought one to Mrs. Judkins, it was so ripe. I got home and Nettie took her mattress and Opal and Rankin and she went home. I got my mail and took Mrs. Wilcox’s basket home. Opal and I, we went to Ely’s and got Opal’s little iron express wagon. Willie Merlau here tonight. I set out the plants that Mrs. Blackman brought to me. Saturday, Oct. 3 It is a nice day today. I packed my stock­ ings and apron. Then Leta, Lora and Rankin and Opal and Nettie came here and we all went down to Plainwell. We stopped to Bell Brophy’s and fed Maggy and we ate a lunch then we went to Otsego to Mr. Cleb France’s. They were not at home. So we drove down town. Then came back again and Mr. France’s family came home and we stayed there all night and we went uptown in the evening, to a Silver Rally with torch light procession. 4 Co. came from Kalamazoo on the train to the Bryon and Sewall rally. We was down in the evening. The road was alive with folks, 3 speakings and 5 brass bands and 2 Marshall bands, drum and fifes, it was nice. Sunday, Oct 4. It is a nice day today. Mrs. France took their team and surrey and took us all up to see Mrs. Willes. She is up to Ed Wilkinson’s. Then we went to see Bell Shepard a little while then we went back to Mr. Frances’s and got our horse and went to Plainwell to Bell Brophy’s. When we got back to Bell’s and we all went up the hillside cemetery and went to Frankie Cock’s grave and M.J. Goss’s grave and Seymour Smith’s wife and little Raymond and Mike drove me and Opal, Leta and Lora and I up to see Mrs. Goss then he went and took Nettie and the other children up to see her. I and Opal went over and staid with Mary Jane Falk all night. BANDS, continued from page 1 - ---------with nearly 200 members, he said, and each travels with a semi-truck to haul all of its equipment. While he encourages the general public to attend the competition, White said it , also is an opportunity for upper elementary and middle school students to see what they can expect as band members in the future. And variety is a highlight of any band invitational. Among the many themes to be presented Saturday will be shows such as “Batman,” “Tribute to the ‘80s,” “Espana,” “Guitar Hero,” “Tower of Power” and Hastings’ own presentation of songs from the movie “Up” entitled, “Adventure is Out There.” Among local bands, Maple Valley Marching Lions will be one of the first to per­ form and will present songs from the World War II era. Maple Valley will step off at 1:15 p.m. in the Class D competition, under the direction of Ryan Rosin. Delton Kellogg, a Class C school guided by Sara Knight, will perform songs from “Grease” at 5:15 p.m. Host Hastings will give an exhibition perform­ ance at 9 p.m. The complete schedule includes: Class D — Springport, 1; Maple Valley 1:15; Bridgman, 1:30; Bangor, 1:45; and Gobles, 2 p.m. Class B — Dowagiac, 2:15; Forest Hills Eastern, 2:30; Ionia, 2:45; and Allegan, 3 p.m. Class C Hopkins, 4:15; Fennville, 4:30; Kelloggsville, 4:45; Constantine, 5; Delton Kellogg, 5:15; Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 5:30; and Coloma, 5:45 p.m. Class A — Battle Creek Lakeview, 7:45; Kenowa Hills, 8; Stevensville Lakeshore, 8:15; and Kalamazoo Central, 8:30 p.m. Class AA — Grandville, 8:45 p.m. Exhibition — Hastings, 9 p.m. Awards will be given after conclusion of the Class D and B performances, Class C per­ formances, and the Class A and AA perform­ ances. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for students and senior citizens, and children younger than 5 are admitted for free. Standing up for victims of rape Comprehensive, bipartisan legislation designed to aid victims of sexual assault was recent­ ly approved unanimously by the Michigan Senate. Evidence taken after a sexual assault is commonly referred to collectively as a “rape kit.” After more than 11,000 untested rape kits were discovered in Detroit, I joined lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and in both chambers to come together to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again. ’ * After long and hard work, we have taken an important step toward ensuring justice for sur­ vivors. r . This legislation is about much more than simply getting rape kits analyzed. This is ulti­ mately about standing up for and seeking justice on behalf of brave victims who come forward after an assault. The Senate approved my bill to create a commission consisting of high-level state officials and victims’ rights organization members who are experts in this matter and will place a high priority on the well-being of victims throughout the process. The commission will be tasked with establishing a system to track, audit and fund the submission of all released sexual-assault evidence kits. Also approved was my bill to require medical testing for venereal disease, hepatitis B and C and HIV within 48 hours of indictment of an offender for criminal sexual conduct. Sen. Bert Johnson, D-Detroit, and Rep. John Walsh, R-Livonia, sponsoifed bills approved by the Michigan Senate to set time tables for informing victims of sexual assault evidence kits and for the retrieval, testing and analysis of these kits. Our efforts are about bringing justice to rape victims. As a father and former sheriff, I am focused on ensuring all sexual-assault kits are tested and encouraging survivors to come forward and report such awful incidents. 77589924 TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING : WALNUT RIDGE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, has determined to undertake road improvements (paving) to Walnut Ridge (the “Improvements”) to serve properties located within the Walnut Ridge Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 (the “District”), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended. The Township Board has tentatively determined that all or part of the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: WALNUT RIDGE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Lots and parcels numbered: 09-020-044-30 09-020-045-00 09-030-006-00 09-030-006-10 09-215-001-00 09-215-002-00 09-215-003-00 09-215-004-00 09-215-005-00 09-215-007-00 09-215-008-00 09-215-009-00 09-215-010-00 09-215-011-00 09-215-012-00 09-215-013-00 09-215-014-00 09-215-016-00 09-215-017-00 09-215-018-00 09-215-019-00 09-215-020-00 09-215-020-01 09-215-023-00 09-215-024-00 09-215-025-00 09-215-029-00 09-215-030-00 09-215-031-00 Map of Special Assessment District ——i Boundary of Proposed Walnut Ridge Private Road Improvement ---------- Special Assessment District No. 1 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing at a spe­ cial meeting of the Township Board on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy., Battle Creek, Michigan, within the Township, to hear and consider any objections to the proposed Improvements, the District and all other matters relating to said Improvements and the District. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY • MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Dated: September 27, 2014 June Doster, Clerk Township of Johnstown �Page 10 — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Rotary leader shares secret to happiness with Hastings club SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Expert answers questions about retirement choices, applications and denials What can I do at www.socialsecurity.gov? You can do multiple things at Social Security’s website, including most of your Social Security business with a suite of online services at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. There, you can get an estimate of future benefits, find out if you qualify for benefits now and even apply for benefits. You can esti­ mate your retirement benefit using the Retirement Estimator. It allows you to get an instant, personalized estimate of your future benefit based on different retirement ages and scenarios. You can even open your own My Social Security account to plan for and man­ age your benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Just looking for some information about Social Security? Read, print or listen to one of our many publications. Topics include Social Security cards, the Medicare prescription drug program and retirement planning. ‘ . District Gov. Bob Small, right, visits the Rotary Club of Hastings for its regular Monday meeting and lights up’ his audience while talking about Rotary’s theme, “Light Up Rotary.’ Welcoming Small to Hastings is local Rotary President Brent Cowan. Because he feels like he’s won the lottery with just the good fortune to have been bom in the United States, Rotary District Gov. Bob Small continues to wonder on his trips to impoverished countries how joy still abounds in the faces of the needy children he meets. “I led a study team to the Philippines not long ago and I was awestruck by the over­ whelming poverty everywhere, most espe­ cially amongst the children on the streets,” Small told his Monday audience at the week­ ly meeting of the Rotary Club of Hastings. “Were they hungry? Were they good beggars? Yes, they were professionals — but they were also happy. “When my team got out cameras, these kids had big, beaming smiles, they couldn’t wait to have their images captured.” Small and his team noticed the same chil­ dren neatly dressed each morning to attend school. “They lived in shanties, rough stack cin­ derblock with tin roofs and dirt floors,” Small said, “We could not understand how these families seemed to be so serenely happy.” He said he witnessed the same phenome­ non in the television documentary, “Happy,” in which poverty-viewing trips from the bay­ ous of Louisiana to the slums of Calcutta revealed even more beaming faces among children. Beyond those‘smiles, Small was fas­ cinated by the playful spirit and the inner child he saw in those destitute children. Monday in Hastings, Small delivered his answer to the riddle and, in the process, was able to inspire and motivate an audience that sat in rapt attention as he tied his search for the source of happiness among abject poverty to the mission of Rotary International. “Doing something good for somebody else makes us incredibly happy,” said Small. “It proves that it truly is better to give than to receive. The motto of the Rotary Foundation is ‘To do Good in the World,’ and this club does a lot of good in this community. “I’m always meeting people on the front lines who are providing humanitarian needs, and I’m reminded time and again that the most important unit is right here, the club. Within each club, there are sparkplugs; it always starts with one person with a passion to do good in the world.” Small reviewed those passions that led to Rotary projects, from the eradication of polio to the provision of water filters in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. He focused on the work of the Rotary Foundation and its unique funding model in which project grants are awarded to local ideas and projects, as well as the worldwide effort to promote peace, good health and security. “When 1.2 million Rotarians light a candle, we light up the world,” said Small. “We have no concept in this country of how far a dollar bill stretches. You can put food in children’s stomachs, books in their hands, roofs over their heads and happiness in their hearts. “Catch some happiness by helping others catch it, too. To the whole world, you may be one person, but to one person you really can be the whole world.” As district governor, Small oversees 57 clubs. Monday’s visit to Hastings marked his 55th visit to local clubs since July 1. Deer/vehicle crashes likely to increase in coming weeks One in every five motor vehicle crashes in Michigan involves deer. With one of the two most dangerous months for deer crashes here — October and November ~ a traffic safety coalition is unveiling a new video aimed at deer crash safety messages for young people. “Don’t Veer for Deer” will be distributed to driver education programs throughout the state, according to Lori Conarton, Michigan Deer Crash Coalition Chair. In 2013, there’were 49,205 deer vehicle crashes, up from 48,918 during 2013. Oakland County had the most deer/vehicle crashes with 1,801 crashes. The remaining top nine were Jackson (1,480), Kent (1,447), Lapeer (1,229), Eaton (1,076), Montcalm (1,073), Sanilac (1,071), Calhoun (1,059), Washtenaw (1,058) and Clinton (1,056). Both Barry and Ionia counties, where deer herds were stricken with a deadly virus in 2012, saw decreases deer/auto accidents. Barry’ County went from 734 such accidents in 2012 to 586 in 2013; Ionia County from 630 to 532. Last year, 12 motorists were killed and another 1,200 were injured in deer/vehicle crashes. . “Most injuries, and deaths occur when motorists veer to avoid. the deer,” said Conarton, who represents the Insurance Institute of Michigan on the coalition. “So when a deer crash is unavoidable, it is impor­ tant to have your hands on the steering wheel, slow down and stay in your own lane.” The state has a 1.75 million-strong deer herd. Deer frequently travel in groups. If one deer crosses the road, chances are there are more nearby. “Deer are often seen calmly feeding near highways, but when they panic, they may appear in front of your windshield in no time at all,” said Brent Rudolph, deer program Leader with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “Drivers must be prepared - look for other deer following the first in a line and keep an eye for deer doubling back once they have moved out of a traffic lane.” Safety experts say motorists can help avoid dangerous encounters with deer. “With the changing of the seasons, deer are on the move, and motorists need to be alert,” Secretary of State Ruth Johnson said. “Wearing a seat belt, keeping your eyes on the road and taking extra caution when driv­ ing at dawn or dusk will help drivers mini­ mize the risks of a vehicle-deer crash.” For more information, visit the coalition’s website, www.michigandeercrash.com. • Is it true that members of Congress do not have to pay Social Security taxes? No, that urban legend is false. Members of Congress pay Social Security taxes and are covered by Social Security just like almost everyone else. Prior to 1983, members of Congress did not pay Social Security taxes, but that was because they, like most federal employees, paid into a separate retirement system. In 1983, all newly hired government employees began paying Social Security taxes. Social Security is not an optional sys­ tem. Unless exempted by law, everyone working in the United States must pay Social Security taxes on earnings under covered employment. And most people who have retired, become disabled or lost a supporting loved one are thankful to have that safety net. For many, it can mean the difference between poverty and a better life. Learn more about the benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov. I’ve decided I want to retire. How do I begin? The fastest and easiest way to apply for retirement benefits is to go to www. socialse­ curity. gov/applyonline. To use our -online application to apply for Social Security retire­ ment or spouse’s benefits, you must be at least 61 years and 9 months old; want to start your benefits in the next fburmionths; and live in the United States or one of its common­ wealths or territories. If you are already age 62, your benefits could start as early as this month. If you are almost age 65, your application for benefits will include Medicare. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline. I'm trying to decide when to retire. Can Social Security help? Deciding when to retire is a personal choice, and you should consider a number of factors, but we can certainly help. First, take a few minutes and open a My Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. With a My Social Security account, you can access your Social Security Statement and estimate your retirement bene­ fits at age 62, your full retirement age and at age 70. Also, we have several online calcula­ tors that can help you decide when to retire. Our Retirement Estimator gives estimates based on your actual Social Security earnings record. You can use the Retirement Estimator if you currently have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits and you are not currently receiving monthly benefits on your own Social Security record; age 62 or older and receiving monthly benefits on another Social Security record; or eligible for a pen­ sion based on work not covered by Social Security. Find the Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. Also avail­ able at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/benefitcalculators.htm are several other calculators that will show your retirement benefits, as well as estimates of your disability and survivor ben­ efit if you become disabled or die. You may want to read or listen to our publication, “When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits,” available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. What is the definition of disability for chil­ dren filing for Supplemental Security Income? Social Security has a strict definition of disability for children under the SSI program. A child who is under age 18 is considered dis­ abled if he or she has a physical or mental condition (or a combination of conditions) resulting in “marked and severe functional limitations” (condition very seriously limits the child’s activities); and the condition has lasted, or is expected to last, at least one year or is expected to result in death. To decide whether a child is disabled for SSI purposes, we look at medical and other information (such as information from schools, parents and caregivers) about the child’s condition(s), and we consider how the condition affects his or her daily activities. We consider questions such as what activities the child is not able to do or is limited in doing, what kind of and how much extra help the child needs to perform age-appropriate activities (for example, special classes at school, medical equipment); and whether the effects of treatment interfere with the child’s day-to-day activities. Read “Benefits for Children with Disabilities,” available at www.socialsecuri­ ty, go v/pubs, for additional information on how we decide if a child under age 18 is dis­ abled. Does where I live affect the amount of my Supplemental Security Income benefits? It might. First, where you live might affect your benefit amount because some states add a supplement to the federal payment. If you live in your own place and pay your own' food and shelter costs, regardless of whether you own or rent, you may get up to the maximum SSI amount payable in your state. You also may get up to the maximum if you live in someone else’s household, as long as you pay your food and shelter costs. If you live in someone else’s household and don’t pay your food and shelter costs or pay only part of them, your SSI benefit may be reduced by up to one-third of the SSI federal benefit rate. To learn more, read Supplemental Security Income available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. I need to apply for disability benefits. Where do I start? Start online at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability. There are several advantages to applying online for disability benefits. You can start your disability claim immediately. There is no need to wait for an appointment. You can apply from the convenience of your home or on any computer. And you avoid trips to a Social Security office, saving you time and money. You can use the online application to apply for benefits if you are age 18 or older, have a medical condition that has prevented you from working or is expected to prevent you from working for at least 12 months or result in death and reside in the United States or one of its territories or commonwealths. Apply for disability benefits now at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability . My application for disability benefits was denied. What do I do if I disagree with the decision? You can appeal the decision at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. This NOTICED 11V11WO Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condi­ tions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Dunn, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2003, and recorded on May 28, 2003 in instru­ ment 1105276, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Seven and 39/100 Dollars ($109,347.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A part of Lot 32 of Supervisor's Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 3, described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Jefferson Street, which lies South 00 degrees 11 minutes West, 66.0 feet from the Northwest corner of said Lot 32; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes East, 362.04 feet to the center of Fall Creek; thence South 37 degrees 40 minutes 44 seconds West, 142.6 feet along said center; thence South 32 degrees 45 minutes West along said center, 138.8 feet to the Shriner Street; thence North 43 degrees 45 minutes West, 289.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes East 24.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 18, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #444155F01 (09-18)(10-09) 77589705 website is the starting point to request a review of our medical decision about your eli­ gibility for disability benefits. There are two parts to this Internet appeal process: an Appeal Request Internet form; and an Appeal Disability Report that gives us more informa­ tion about your condition. You may complete both forms online. To appeal online, the only form you must submit is an Appeal Request Internet form (Part 1). However, we encourage you to submit an Appeal Disability Report (Part 2) because it will give us more information about you and help us in processing your appeal. To get started, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. I understand you must have limited resources to be eligible for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. What.does this mean? To qualify for Extra Help in 2014, your resources must be limited to $13,440 for an individual or $26,860 for a married couple living together. Resources include the value of the things you own. Some examples are real estate (other than your primary resi­ dence); bank accounts, including checking, savings, and certificates of deposit; stocks; bonds, including United States Savings Bonds; mutual funds; Individual Retirement Accounts; and cash you have at home or any­ where else. To learn more about Extra Help and to apply online, visit www.socialsecuri­ ty. gov/prescriptionhelp. Von da VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN ............ COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate In the Matter of Ruth L. Newton. Date of Birth: February 20, 1922. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Ruth L. Newton, who lived at 1821 North East Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, died September 11, 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent will be forever barred unless presented to Hastings City Bank, within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 29, 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-2401 77589927 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RAYMOND L. GUILD JR., A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 3, 2003, and recorded on July 10, 2003, in Document No. 1108241, and re-recorded on September 23, 2014 in Document No. 2014­ 008955, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($55,876.55), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on October 30, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of that part of the Southeast quarter of Section 4 which lies North of the County Road running East and West through said quarter section; thence North 432 feet; thence East 200 feet; thence South 432 feet; thence West to the place, of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002612 FHA (10-02)(10-23) 77589948 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FAMILY DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING TO: AMANDA VYKOPAL Child’s Name: MEKENA VYKOPAL Case No. 13-53123-NA-103278802 Hearing: OCTOBER 21, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Judge GARDNER, 9TH FLOOR, COURT­ ROOM 9-D , An initial and/or supplemental child protective petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition, including a perma­ nency planning hearing, will be conducted by the Court on the date and time stated above in the 17th Judicial Circuirt Court, Family Division, Kent County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The permanency planning hearing will result in the child(ren) being returned home, continued in foster care, or the court may order proceed­ ings to terminate parental rights. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that you personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above and exercise your right to partic­ ipate in the proceedings. This hearing may result in a temporary or permanent loss of your right to the child(ren). Dated: September 26, 2014 PATRICIA D. GARDNER JUDGE OF PROBATE 77589902 Case No. 2013-624-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 1st day of May, A.D., 2014 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust (was) (were) the Plaintiff and Robert C. Bassett, an individual, Wendy L. Bassett, an individual, Elbert F. Black, an individ­ ual, Judith A. Black, an individual and Midland Funding, LLC, a foreign limited liability company (was) (were) the Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HERE­ BY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public vendue, at the Barry County Circuit Court (that being the place of hold­ ing the Circuit Court for said County), on the 30th day of October, A.D., 2014 at 1:00PM in the forenoon, Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry and State of Michigan, described as follows: Beginning at the North one quarter corner of Section 11, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 39 seconds JEast 665.00 feet along the North-South one quarter line; thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West 654.25 feet; thence North 00 degrees 19 min­ utes 39 seconds West 666.60 feet to the North line of said section; thence North 89 degrees 48 min­ utes 45 seconds East 654.25 feet along said North line to the point of beginning. Commonly known as: 947 Fisher Road, Hastings, Ml This proper­ ty may be redeemed during the six (6) months fol­ lowing the sale. Dated: 09/11/2014 Mark Sheldon Deputy Sheriff Potestivo & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: David G Marowske (P57261) Mary Atallah (P75273) 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Hiils, Ml 48307 (248) 853­ 4400 Our File # 14-05309 (09-11)(10-23) 77589620 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Scott R. Wolcott and Heather R. Wolcott, husband and wife, to TMS Mortgage Inc., dba The Moni|y Store, Mortgagee, dated December 31,1998 and recorded January 11, 1999 in Instrument Number 1023541, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred NinetyThree and 79/100 Dollars ($69,293.79) including interest at 11.85% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 9, 2014. ' Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the North 1/2 of Section 29, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point which lies South 258.08 feet and West 22.08 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 29; thence South 2 degrees 47 minutes 30 seconds West 134.67 feet; thence North 87 degrees 12 minutes 30 seconds West 138 feet; thence North 4 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds East 128.75 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 min­ utes 30 seconds East 134 feet to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale? jn that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 11, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-013130 (09-11)(10-02) 77589464 SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Township Board Meeting and Public Hearing Sept. 23, 2014 Special meeting opened at 6pm Sept. 8, 2014 minutes approved. Public hearing for proposed Guernsey Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District 14-1. Public hearing closed at 6:20pm Resolution on Guernsey Lake Aquatic plant con­ trol project special assessment district no. 2014-1 was adopted. . Resolution scheduling hearing on assessment roll for Guernsey Lake aquatic plant control project special assessment district no. 14-1 was adopted. Adjourned 6:31pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77589859 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Brian Braat, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to First Place Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 6, 2012, and recorded on July 16, 2012 in instrument 2012­ 002195, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Six and 81/100 Dollars ($205,966.81). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at t.he place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 30, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 20 Acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 25, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425189F03 (09-25)(10-16) 77589825 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Meeth, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor in interest to National City Real Estate Services, LLC, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, Inc., formerly known as National City Mortgage Co., successor by merger to First of America Loan Services, Inc., for­ merly known as First of America Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 3, 1996, and recorded on June 24, 1996 in Liber 664 on Page 678, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seven Thousand. Six Hundred Seventy-Four and 67/100 Dollars ($7,674.67). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on Octotfer 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Ruse's View, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 57, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 18, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer ■ 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #442407F01 (09-18)(10-09) 77589721 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-130582 DE Estate of Walter James Crandell, Dec. Date of birth: 01-02-1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Walter James Crandell, died 01-03-2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Estate will be forever barred * unless presented to Beverly Kay Oleneack and Edward Floyd Crandell, Co-Personal Representatives, or both the Probate Court 206 West State Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the Co-Personal Representatives within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 25, 2014 William G. Maybee (P24820) William G. Maybee, P.C., 834 King Hwy., Ste. 107 Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 269-903-2606 Beverly Kay Olbneack and Edward Floyd Crandell 5695 North 39th Street and 3239 Woodschool Road Augusta, Ml 49012 and Middleville, Ml 49333 269-731-4061 77589890 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Triick and Jennifer Triick, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2010 and recorded June 21, 2010 in Instrument Number 201006210005965, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six and 63/100 Dollars ($76,186.6$) including interest at 5.125% per-annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made arid pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1.00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, Daniel Striker's Addition to the Village of Hastings (now City), according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned jn accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, pltts interest. If the property? is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to. MCL 600,3^ held responsible to the per^pri^yho buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 2, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-014567 (10-02) (10-23) 77589907 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frank Burns and Vera Burns, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 28, 2004 and recorded June 14, 2004 in Instrument Number 1129200, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred ThirtyTwo and 66/100 Dollars ($105,432.66) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by aisale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. • Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 08 minutes 51 seconds East 1910.09 feet from the West 1/4 Post of Section 9; thence contin­ uing North 00 degrees 08 minutes 51 seconds East 220.00 feet along said West line; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 09 seconds East 400 feet; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes'51 seconds West 220 feet; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 09 seconds West 400.00 feet to the place of begin­ ning. . The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return , of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3§78, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 2, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-013784 (10-02) (10-23) ' 77589897 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-026742-01 -DE Estate of Frith, Bernice B. Date of birth: 06/29/1934. TO ALL CREDITORS: Discover PO Box 3042, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0421 Village of Nashville 203 N. Man Street, Nashville, Ml 49073 Castleton Township PO Box 679, Nashville, Ml 49073 Consumers Energy Lansing, Ml 48937. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Bernice B. Frith, died 04/05/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Rose Mary Heaton, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 09/25/2014 Rose Mary Heaton 5033 Kenny Road Manistee, Ml 49660 77589912 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: David A. Heynig and Shannon D. Heynig, Husband and Wife to MMS Mortgage Services, LTD, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2002 and recorded February 13, 2002 in Instrument # 1074870 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., by assignment dated February 4, 2002 and recorded February 13, 2002 in Instrument # 1074871 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Eighty-Five Dollars and Nine Cents ($95,085.09) including interest 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 16, 2014 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 56, Middleville Downs Addition No. 3 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 26, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 307 Whippoorwill Ct, Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 9/18/2014 ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., successor by merger to CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-08062 (09-18)(10-09) 77589750 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David S. Rinehart and Ruthann G. Rinehart, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Washtenaw Mortgage Company its successors ansd assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 31,2003, and recorded on February 26, 2003 in instrument 1098451, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 29/100 Dollars ($192,293.29). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 30 minutes West, 1221.00 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section. Said point also being the Northeast corner of the recorded Plat of Warren Acres, as recorded on Liber 3 of Plats, on page 96; thence West along the North line and extension thereof of Lot 13 of said Plat of Warren Acres, a distance of 308.00 feet; thence North 26 degrees 57 minutes 52 seconds West, 190.73 feet; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes West, 380.00 feet; thence East 393.00 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence South along said 1/4 line 550 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 18, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #444334F01 (09-1 8)(1 0-09) 77589716 STATE OF MICHIGAN 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION OF HEARING CASE NO. 12-026047-GM PETITION NO. 12-026047-GM TO: Ashley Comp IN THE MATTER OF: Danaijah Marie Kempema A hearing regarding Termination of Parental Rights in a bench trial will be conducted by the court on October 27, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. in Barry County Probate Court, 206 W. Court Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058, 3rd Floor before William H. Doherty. ' IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Ashley Comp personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. This hearing may result in termination of your parental rights. 77589934 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad A. Dutcher and Laura K. Dutcher, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger with CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2003 and recorded November 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1136462, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six and 57/100 Dollars ($132,156.57) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and .the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Block 6, Lincoln Park Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 55, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from ■ the* date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 2, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. t Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-013320 (10-02) (10-23) 77589929 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the Plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 14-115CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 25th day of August, 2014, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was the Plaintiff and Susan VanHorn and Gabriel VanHorn were the Defendants. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $154,999.01, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 5.875% and other amounts recover­ able pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff/deputy sher­ iff or county clerk/deputy county clerk, to the high­ est bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 13th of November, 2014 at 1:00 pm, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the Charter Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as Beginnihg at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; Thence North 355 Feet along the East 1/8 line of said Section 27; Thence West 691 Feet at right angles to said East 1/8 line; Thence North 644 Feet parallel with said East 1/8 line; Thence West at right angles 629 Feet more or less to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 27; Thence South 990 Feet, more or less, to the center post of said Section 27; Thence East 1320 Feet more or less to the place of beginning. Except: Commencing at the North 4/4 corner of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; Thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 01 Seconds East, 2639.12 Feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section to the center of said Section; Thence South 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 34 Seconds East 998.14 Feet along the East-West 1/4 line to the point of begin­ ning; Thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minute 43 Seconds East 354.74 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 17 Seconds East 325.00 Feet to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; Thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 43 Seconds West 355.00 Feet to said 1/4 line; Thence North 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 34 Seconds West 325.00 Feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes over the Southerly 66 Feet thereof. Subject to an ease­ ment for public Highway purposes over the Easterly 33 Feet thereof for Mckeown Road. Tax Parcel ID: 06-027-001-50. More commonly known as: 2460 McKeown Rd, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-5422 T# 436132L02 (09-25) (10-30) , 77589838 �Page 12 - Thursday, October 2, 2014 - The Hastings Banner Nashville man gets up to 30 years in prison for multiple charges by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A Nashville man, charged with several home break-ins, thefts and escaping from a police officer, will spend between 10 and 30 years in prison after entering plea agreements in several cases. Daniel Charles Replogle, 22, of Nashville, was sentenced Sept. 25 in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell. He faced multiple charges in five different cases brought before him. The cases included three home invasions from December 2013 through Jan. 15, 2014, theft of firearms and other items, possession of stolen property, and escape from a police officer in January. McDowell ordered Replogle to serve between 96 and 360 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of home invasion in the first degree. He also pleaded guilty to a felony firearms charge and was sentenced to an additional 24 months in prison, the jail sen­ tences to be served consecutively. The charges stem from a Jan. 15 break-in at a home on Maple Grove Road in Hastings where firearrjis and other items were stolen and someone attempted to break into a safe. He also was sentenced to serve between 120 and 240 months in prison for a Jan. 14 break-in at a home on Guy Road in Nashville where firearms were again taken, as well as a television and electronics device. The sen­ tence will be served concurrent to the 10- to 30-year sentence. In a third case, Replogle received a sen­ tence of between 120 and 240 months in prison for home invasion in the first degree at a home on East Sherman Street in Nashville. He also was sentenced to between 24 and 60 months in prison for possession of firearms in that case. Those sentences were ordered to be served concurrent to each other, as well as to Christian Cossu Gonzalez, 35, of Hastings, was found guilty of probation violation in Barry County Circuit Court Sept. 25. He was sentenced Sept. 25 to 12 months in jail, with credit for 211 days served. He must pay $1,063 in court fines and costs and will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation when released from jail. Gonzalez pleaded guilty in January to possession of metham­ phetamines and was sentenced at that time to nine months in jail and 36 months of proba­ tion. He was arrested again after failing to report for probation in August as required. delivery of controlled substances, possession of methamphetamines, possession of non­ narcotics, possession of marijuana, posses­ sion of less than 25 grams of controlled sub­ stance, two counts of possession of non-narcotics, and maintaining a drug house were all dismissed. Sheldon Boyd Ackels, 50, of Hastings, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Aug. 20 to possession of less than 25 grams of a controlled substance and to a second count of delivery of less than 50 grams of a controlled substance. He was sentenced Sept. 25 by Judge Amy McDowell to 90 days in jail on each count and given credit for two days served. He will serve nine months of probation. McDowell suspended his jail sen­ tence with probation and ordered he pay $466 in court fines and costs. Additional charges of Michael Shayne Gilmore, 55, of Dowling, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court July 16 to operating a motor vehicle while impaired. He was sentenced Sept. 25 to serve 90 days in jail, with credit for two days served. In lieu of jail, Judge McDowell ordered Gilmore to serve his sentence on a tether. He must receive cognitive behavior therapy, attend Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous four times per week and wear an electronic alcohol-monitoring device for 90 days. He also must pay $1,058 in court fines and costs and serve 36 months of probation. Additional charges of operating a motor vehicle with a restricted driver’s license and having an open container in the vehicle were dismissed. CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Garage Sale National Ads BURN LESS WOOD with a Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Safe, clean & efficient. D-2 Out­ door Wood Boilers. 616-877­ 4081. 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The 1 IUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. ,ric. 11A MTV 269-205-4900 Downtown Hastings on State St. JJALITY HEATERS ^GQTLcom and on Facebook $5.25 0 BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM * excludes Digital 30 No passes (S) Stadium Seating the 10- to 30-year sentence. A fourth case involved Replogle’s escape from a police officer. This occurred when a Barry County Sheriff’s deputy was bringing Replogle to the Barry County Jail in January. While sitting in the back seat of the police Four injured in Sunday crash Four people were injured in a Sunday afternoon crash on Charlton Park Road south of Sager Road in Baltimore Township. Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post are continuing to investigate the crash. According to police, the crash occurred about 2:48 p.m. A northbound vehicle driven by a 25-year-old Hastings man apparently crossed the center line and struck a south­ bound van driven by a 77-year-old Battle Creek man. The van’s driver, as well as his 74-year-old wife, were transported by ambulance to a hospital in Battle Creek. The at-fault driver of the northbound vehi­ cle had to be extricated from the vehicle and was flown to Bronson Hospital by Air Care. A 28-year-old Hastings man, who was a passenger in the at-fault vehicle, was trans­ ported to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Michigan State Police said the at-fault dri­ ver’s license is currently suspended. Alcohol and drugs are being investigated as possible contributing factors in the crash. Troopers from the Wayland Post were assisted on scene by personnel from the Hastings and Nashville fire departments, Mercy Ambulance, Nashville Ambulance Service, and Air Care. Middleville man waives preliminary exam by Julie Makarewicz StaffWriter Matthew Eric Nosanov waived his rights to a preliminary examination of charges against him in Barry County Circuit Court Wednesday morning. The case will continue with the next court appearance set for 8:15 a.m. Nov. 12. . Nosanov, 19, of Middleville, faces four felony charges, including operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing death; fleeing police, causing death; reckless driv­ ing, causing death; and driving while his license was suspended, causing death. Waiving the preliminary examination hear­ ing simply means Nosanov will not have a hear­ ing to determine if there is enough evidence against him to continue the case in court. The charges stem from the June 28 chase and subsequent crash at the intersection of Patterson Avenue and Bass Road southwest of Middleville at the Barry/Allegan county line. Nosanov, being pursued by police, was speeding at more than 90 miles per hour at times during the roughly five-mile chase when he failed to stop at the intersection and collided with a southbound vehicle on Patterson Avenue, according to Barry County Sheriff’s Department. The driver of the southbound vehicle, Geovanni Mazariegos Ramirez, 24, was killed in the crash. Ramirez was employed at a near­ by farm and was on his way to work at the time. The crash happened at about 3:45 a.m. Nosanov entered the courtroom on crutch­ es Wednesday with a neon green cast on his right foot and leg. He was taken to a Grand Rapids hospital after the crash and later released. He’s been) housed in the Barry County Jail since then. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell ordered Nosanov’s bond be continued and his case be bound over in court. His next court date is scheduled for a pretrial conference Nov. 12 in Barry County Circuit Court. All four felony charges are punishable by up to 15 years in prison, according to the prosecuting attorney’s office. Skid steer driver airlifted to hospital SHOWTIMES 10/3-10/8' TITLES AND TINIES SUBJECT TO CHANSE FREE FALL MOVIES I Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 AM j [EPIC (PG)J 0® ANNABELLE (R) FRI-SUN 11:30, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:40 MON-WED 4:30, 7:00,9:40 ©©THE EQUALIZER (R) FRI-SUN 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 MON-WED 6:30. 9:30 ©THE BOXTROLLS (PG) FRI-SUN 11:00,1:40, 4:10, 6:40, 9:00 MON-WED 4:10, 6:40, 9:00 MAZE RUNNER (PG-13) FRI-SUN 11:10,1:50, 4:20, 6:50, 9:20 MON-WED 4:20, 6:50, 9:20 A 19-year-old Hastings man was airlifted to a Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Sept. 28 after an accident involving a skid steer. Chase Snore was reportedly working with his father and was driving the skid steer. Sheriff’s deputies said he somehow got his foot caught between the bucket and the machine when he began lowering the bucket. The force of the bucket made him come out of the seat which automatically shut off the machine for safety reasons. Once the bucket was removed, the man was able to get his foot out. The incident hap­ pened about 4:30 p.m. cruiser, Replogle was able to maneuver his handcuffs to the front of his body instead of behind his back. He then released his seatbelt and when the police car was waiting to enter the intake area of the jail, he opened the back door and fled on foot from the parking lot of the sheriff’s department to the nearby Burger King parking lot where he was caught trying to steal a FedEx truck. Replogle pleaded guilty to assault or resist­ ing a police officer, and in exchange, addi­ tional charges of escape and unlawful attempted driveaway of a vehicle were dis­ missed. He was sentenced to between 23 and 60 months in prison that will be served con­ current to the other sentencings imposed. A final case involved possession of stolen property valued at less than $200. The case entailed theft from a home on Devine Road in Castleton Township. Replogle was sentenced Suspect looking for charger' may face charges A 19-year-old Middleville man matched the description of a person reportedly break­ ing into a vehicle in the 500 block of East Walnut Street in Hastings shortly before 3 a.m. Sept. 26. Hastings Police officers locat­ ed the man walking down the street after receiving a call about a break-in to a vehicle. The man reportedly admitted to police he had been looking inside a vehicle for a phone charger so he could charge his cell phone. When officers arrested him, they also searched his backpack and found marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. He was taken to the Barry County Jail facing possible charges of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Inmate suspected of huffing while working A Barry County Jail inmate working at the animal shelter had to be taken to Pennock Hospital after becoming unrespon­ sive. He was reportedly found slumped over in a chair in a bam behind the shelter and had a bump on his forehead. Other employ­ ees working at the shelter told officers the inmate may have been huffing from an unidentified container. The inmate denied it, but a can of air duster was found near the inmate. The inmate was taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. The incident occurred Sept. 4. Tree stands taken from state land A Kentwood man wanting to get his tree stands in place for deer hunting season dis­ covered someone had taken two of his three tree stands, ladders, climbing ropes and trail camera. The 61-year-old told Barry County Sheriff’s deputies he placed three tree stands on state land at Solomon Road near Grange Road. He said he put the stands there last year and did not have any problems. When he went to check on the stands Sept. 17, two were missing. He told officers someone also took orange ribbons he had tied to tree limbs to mark the path. Middleville man yanks cord on suspected scam An elderly Middleville man quickly unplugged his computer after realizing a phone call from someone wanting to fix his computer was a scam. The man told sheriff’s deputies he received the call from someone claiming to know he had Windows XP and the program needed a repair. He was talked into allowing the caller remote access to his computer. He said after they were on the computer, he realized it was probably a scam and quickly unplugged the device. Officers advised him to have his computer scanned for viruses and to monitor all accounts. This is a scam that has been reported several times and police warn people they should not allow remote access to anyone they do not know. to 227 days in jail and given credit for 227 days served after pleading guilty to posses­ sion of stolen property valued at less than $200. This case included the theft of a wall safe and lock box Dec. 14, 2013. In addition to the prison time, Replogle must pay restitution to the victims, along with court fines and costs. As part of the plea agreements in place for the cases, several additional charges were dis­ missed, including safe breaking, felony firearms possession, theft of firearms and possession of firearms. Replogle’s escape from the police vehicle forced the sheriff’s department to inspect all new vehicles, making certain standard “police package” items were installed. The package includes rear doors that cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, as well as rear win­ dows that cannot be lowered from inside. case of more unauthorized accounts. Dowling man doesn't fall for scam A Dowling man called police after receiv­ ing phone calls indicating he won $2.5 mil­ lion. All he had to do was pay $7,000 to claim the prize, he was told by the caller. He was also told a woman would come to his home to take him to the bank to collect his money. The man told police he knew it was a scam, but was concerned that someone might actually come to his home. The inci­ dent was reported Sept. 27. Middleville man reports possible identity theft A 52-year-old Middleville man reported fraudulent activity on a credit card totaling about $4,000. The man said he received a credit card statement from Lowe’s showing he owed $3,200. The man told officers he does not even own a Lowe’s card. He also said he received a Kohl’s credit card in the mail, but had not applied for it. The card also showed nearly $900 in charges. The man was advised to contact the credit card com­ panies and the three main credit bureaus. Delton home broken into while owners sleep A 43-year-old Delton woman reported theft of items from the basement of her home on North Wind Drive. She reported the items missing at about 10:30 a.m. Sept. 21 after she discovered a basement door open and items strewn about inside. She told officers at about 2 a.m. she and her husband thought they heard someone outside, and when they looked out, saw a person running from the yard. She did not immediately call police, she said, because she assumed the person just ran away and had not entered the home. Some of the items missing included two small tabic saws, an electric drill, two sets of Craftsman hand wrenches, a Ryobi rotary tool and other items. Wayland woman reports fraud activity A 3 8-year-old Wayland woman reported fraudulent charges were made to her debit card. She told sheriff’s deputies her card was used in Southfield at a grocery store for about $88. She said the same day an attempt was made to use the card for about $90, but the card was denied. It was again tried at a gas station where it also was denied after the issuing bank froze the account. The inci­ dent was reported to police Sept. 24. Woodland man reports suspicious charges A 53-year-old Woodland man reported fraudulent use of his debit card at a Walmart in Hartland. An unauthorized charge of $44 was reportedly made. The man contacted his bank and was told he needed a police report. The incident was reported Sept. 24. New cell phone account not ordered Trail camera missing from private property A 21-year-old Bellevue woman reported someone opened a Verizon account in her name without her authorization. She told sheriff’s deputies she received a FedEx envelope from Verizon indicating she ordered a phone. When she contacted the company, officials said it was opened by someone in Colorado Springs, Colo. The woman wanted the incident documented in A 24-year-old Middleville man reported theft of a trail camera from his family’s property on Johnson Road. He told officers he knew the camera was in place Sept. 24, but reported it missing Sept. 26. The camera was valued at $450. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — Page 13 Most local districts report lower enrollment J-Ad Graphics News Services Hastings is the only school to see a slight enrollment increase among the four local dis­ tricts reporting information after the state’s official Count Day Wednesday. Count Day is when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attend­ ing their schools. Enrollment information is critical to districts, because each student translates into state funding. Maple Valley reported a 28-student drop, while Lakewood had 77 fewer students, and Thomapple Kellogg was down 81. For the past several years, most schools have seen decreases in student enrollment. Preliminary information Wednesday afternoon included: Hastings Hastings Area Schools administrators and staff prepared their budget for the 2014-15 school year based on a projected enrollment of 2,747 full-time equivalent students. By the end of September, the district was reporting an unofficial enrollment count of 2,792, which is 45 more students than what the dis­ trict budgeted for and close to enrollment numbers at the end of the 2013-14 school year. Wednesday, the district’s unaudited count was 2,808, slightly above last fall’s prelimi­ nary count of 2,786. However, Superintendent Carrie Duits said that while the district could potentially lose 10 FTEs through the auditing process, there should still be an increase over last year’s count and the projection on which the district based its budget. “That is exciting news for our district,” she said. • Lakewood Count Day for Lakewood School District ended with a preliminary total of 1,950 stu­ dents, down 77 students from last year’s final fall count. “These numbers are very concerning,” said Lakewood superintendent Mike O’Mara. “We will be investigating where all these students are going, and why.” Enrollment is on the agenda for the Oct. 27 school board workshop, he said. Maple Valley Maple Valley Public School officials reported an unofficial count of 1,090, which is 28 students lower than what the district budgeted for the 2014-15 school year. The unofficial 2014 fall count is 43 students lower than the fall 2013 count. Thornapple Kellogg Thomapple Kellogg district officials bud­ geted for a drop in enrollment, but not as big a drop as was seen Wednesday. Unofficial numbers show a decline of 81 students within the district, dropping total enrollment from 3,090 at the fall count in 2013 to 3,009 for the fall count 2014. Superintendent Tom Enslen said the district budgeted for a decrease of about 30 students. “It’s something we feared was going to happen, but it’s simply a trend we don’t want to see continue,” said Enslen, who added that his was the biggest drop in enrollment num­ bers since 2000. Delton Kellogg No information was available from Delton Kellogg schools at press time. State aid is based on number of students legally enrolled on or before Count Day. According to www.Michigan.gov, Pupils must be in attendance and receive instruction in all classes on Count Day. If student is not in attendance, he or she may be counted for 30 calendar days for excused absence follow­ ing the official count day; 10 school days for unexcused absence following count day; 45 days for suspended students following count day. Local school boards distinguish between excused and unexcused. Count days and school funding is mandat­ ed through the State School Aid Act. The cal­ culation schools receive is based on a blend of both winter and fall student count data during the same calendar year. Winter counts occur on the second Wednesday in February and represent 10 per­ cent of state funding. Fall counts occur on the first Wednesday in October and represent 90 percent of state funding. New federal law reaffirms Gun Lake Tribe’s land The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe) Monday announced that President Obama has signed S. 1603 reaffirming the trust sta­ tus of the tribal land upon which the Gun Lake Casino is located. The U.S. Senate approved the legislation on June 19 and the House of Representatives gave final approval of the bill on September 16. The law bars current and future legal challenges to the status of the Tribe’s 147 acre parcel of land in Bradley, Michigan. “This is a historic day for the Tribe and Indian Country,” said D.K. Sprague, chair of the Gun Lake Tribe. “This new law not only reaffirms the trust status of our land, but also permanently ends the frivolous legal chal­ lenges that our Tribe and the local communi­ ty have faced for more than 10 years. We are pleased that Congress and the President of the United States have vindicated our posi­ tion.” Sen. Debbie Stabenow sponsored S. 1603 which was co-sponsored by Sen. Carl Levin. Michigan’s two senators provided critical leadership in getting the legislation through the U.S. Senate. The Tribe’s land*is located within Rep. Fred Upton’s congressional dis­ trict and his leadership led to securing swift passage in the U.S. House. “This is a victory for jobs and the econo­ my here in Southwest Michigan,” said Upton. “Having passed the House by a bipartisan 2-1 margin, this legislation reaf­ firms once and for all the Department of Interior ’s action of taking this land into trust. The Gun Lake Tribe has created more than 1,000 jobs here in Allegan County and has shared revenues with the local municipality and schools.” “This legislation addresses a technical issue created by a recent court decision, and I was pleased to support the community in passing this bill to promote economic devel­ opment in the region,” said Stabenow, the chief sponsor of the bill. The Tribe has always enjoyed the support of the local and state governments, as well as countless business and community organiza­ tions. “On behalf of the Tribe, I want to thank our congressional delegation, particularly Sen. Stabenow and Congressman Upton, for their efforts in getting this legislation passed by the U.S. Congress,” remarked Sprague. “I also want to thank Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn for his strong and steadfast support of this legisla­ tion. This legislation would not have been possible, however, without the support of many local people and organizations. I want to specifically thank Supervisor Roger Van Volkinburg, :R^presentative Bob Genetski, and Sheriff Blaine Koops.” The new law obviates a federal lawsuit filed by one local resident against the U.S. Department of Interior. It also precludes any future lawsuit or legal challenge to the land on which the Gun Lake Casino is located. Text of the law is available for review online a t https: //beta, congress. gov/113/bills/s 1603/BI LLS-113sl603rh.pdf. Review of the process for passage of S. 1603 is available online at https://beta.congress.gov/bill/113thcongress/ senatebill/1603/actions?q={%22search%22%3A[ %22s+1603%22]}. FHN girls top TK by a point at Carson City A half a second here or a second and a half there was the difference between first and second place in each of the White Division races at the annual Carson City-Crystal Invitational Saturday. Thomapple Kellogg’s girls finished one point behind champion Forest Hills Northern Saturday, 71-72, at the Fish Creek Sportsman's Club. The Huskies’ Morgan Posthuma was one place better than TK’s Melissa Winchester in a battle of the leaders of the two teams. Posthuma was third individually in 19 min­ utes 3.9 seconds. Winchester was fourth in 19: 14.9. Petoskey girls played a big role in keeping FHN ahead of the Trojans. Twice Petoskey runners finished less than half a second ahead of Trojan girls, but it went both ways with Trojan runners finishing a second or less ahead of foes at a busy finish line. TK had Olivia Lamberg ninth in 20:23.7. Rachael Gorton was 15th in 20:55.7 and Lauren Lutz 22nd in 21:04.4. Gorton was edged by Petoskey’s Sydney Hopp (14th, 20: 55.4) at the finish line, but made up points placing just ahead of two other girls. On Gorton’s heels were Saginaw Heritage’s Lynsey Amthor (20:56.0) and Forest Hills Northern’s Rachel Cornell (20:56.5). Also in the top five for TK, Tannah Adgate was 26th in 21:32.6 and Janie Noah 28th in 21: 35.0. Saginaw Heritage was third in the girls’ White Division team standings with 95 points, followed by Ionia 117, Forest Hills Eastern 131, Petoskey 163, Midland 164, St. Johnson 173, Owosso 190, Corunna 276, Greenville 283 and Big Rapids 284. Saginaw Heritage’s Nichole Clement was the individual champion in 18:46.0, with St. Johns’ Karrigan Smith second in 18:56.6. The Saginaw Heritage boys prevented a sweep of the championships by the FHN Huskies. Heritage finished with 56 points to FHN’s 58. Midland was third with 70 points, followed by Ionia 128, Corunna 140, Petoskey 166, St. Johns 176, Thornapple Kellogg 194, Forest Hills Eastern 234, Big Rapids 292, Owosso 307, Charlotte 312 and Greenville 367. Parker Eisengruber led Heritage to the title, hitting the finish line first in 15:55.0. Corunna’s Noah Jacobs was second in 16:03.6. TK’s leader Luke Noah is still working to break the 17-minute mark for the first time. He was 17th Saturday in 17:10.6. The Trojan team had two other guys finish in less than 18 minutes, Erik Walter who was 33rd in 17:44.6 and Joe Gaikema who was 37th in 17:53.5. TK’s Wyatt DeLeeuw was 52nd in 18:30.3 and teammate Patrie LaJoye was 55th in 18:37.2. The Trojans were scheduled to head to Riverside Park in Grand Rapids yesterday for the OK Gold Conference jamboree hosted by Ottawa Hills. The Trojans go to the Allegan Tiger Shark Invitational. Good chance first GLAC title goes to Viking golf Lakewood wrapped up an undefeated first regular season in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference at the league jamboree hosted by Olivet at The Medalist Thursday. The Vikings shot a 178 to finish league play with a perfect 12-0 mark. Maranda Barton shot a season low 45 for the Vikings. “Maranda played an excellent round today on a tough track,” Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch said. “I believe she has turned the cor­ ner and will continue to build on today's round as we move into the home stretch of the season. “I also think Savanah (Ackley) has contin­ ued to learn more about her game and how to improve with each event played.” Ackley, scored a 47. Lakewood also got a 42 from Emily Barker and a 44 from Kennedy Hilley. The league season ends Thursday with the conference championship tournament at Willow Wood in Portland. The first Greater Lansing Activities Conference champion in any sport will be crowned at the end of the day. Perry had the only other girls in the forties at The Medalist, with Lauren Aldrich scoring a 49 and Kelsi Allen a 48. The Ramblers were second for the day with a score of 218, followed by Olivet 270 and Stockbridge 305. The Ramblers were the run­ ners-up to the Vikings at all four league jam­ borees. Lakewood upped its season record in ninehole duals to 14-0 with a 174-268 victory over Wyoming on the Sunrise nine at Centennial Acres Monday. Barker, Hilley and Ackley each shot a 42, which is career nine-hole best for Ackley. Ackley had three up and downs, hit three fairways and five greens in regulation throughout the day. SHELTER, continued from page 1 —— siastic about the work of the animal shelter. “Getting that ‘TNR’ grant will cut down on our kitten population entirely, and it would be for free,” says Smelker, who also points to the nearly $20,000 in revenue Newman and her team has been able to generate from dog licensing fees. That kind of leadership is why, Smelker believes, the county’s animal shelter may even one day be revenue neutral. “Some months back, the Department of Agriculture came in and set the limits for the number of animals to be housed in the shel­ ter,” says Smelker of the alleged overpopula­ tion discussion. “As far as I know, Diana is sticking to the limits. To me, she’s doing a bang-up job.” Wiggins’ fear, undoubtedly shared by shel­ ter supporters, is that oversight of the animal shelter will again be placed under the author­ ity of the county sheriff’s department, which still maintains responsibility for animal con­ trol. “I would hope they’d not consider that because the community has shown its support for having a director, new policies, and the involvement of volunteers,” says Wiggins. “To turn everything back to where it was would be like one commissioner’s comment that we are a progressive community, we don’t need to go backwards. “I really do hope that cooler heads prevail,” says Wiggins. The animal shelter advisory board held a special meeting Monday, but Board Chair Julie Palmatier was unwilling to elaborate on the meeting’s content. “We did have a meeting, but it was just a discussion,” said Palmatier during a tele­ phone interview Tuesday. “There were no decisions made, and I have nothing to report.” Hastings City Police Chief Jeff Pratt also said he has nothing to report at the present time on a complaint investigation of animal abuse and neglect that his department is con­ ducting at the animal shelter. “During the initial investigation, police officers visited the animal shelter and found the conditions at the shelter were clean, and officers did not observe any indication of ani­ mals being abused or neglected,” read a state­ ment from Pratt’s office. “The investigation will be ongoing and when completed will be turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for review.” A telephone request for comment to County Sheriff Dar Leaf was not returned Wednesday. Saxons set many PRs at Otsego Invite Many of the Saxons were faster than ever Saturday in the Blue Division race at the Otsego Bulldog Invitational. Chance Miller from the Hastings varsity boys’ cross country team and Katherine Weinbrecht from the girls’ team were each among the medalists in the race for bigger schools Saturday, finishing in the top 20. Miller was fifth in the boys’ race with a time of 16 minutes 31 seconds. Weinbrecht placed 20th in her race in 19:39. Miller’s finish helped the Hastings boys place eighth in the 13-team standings. Grand Rapids Christian handily won both the boys’ and girls’ titles. The Eagle boys fin­ ished the day with just 35 points. Portage Central was second with 89, followed by Coldwater 119, Sparta 130, Otsego 135, Caledonia 145, Jenison 167, Hastings 198, Hamilton 205, Harper Creek 231, Mattawan 320, Plainwell 336 and Byron Center 363. The Saxon team also had Sam Johnson 27th in 17:17, Ronnie Collins 32nd in 17:25, Charles Surratt 65th in 18:21 and Alex Beauchamp 69th in 18:28. Beauchamp set a new personal record time, while Collins and Johnson each turned in their top time of the season. Portage Central senior Connor Wuori won the race in 15:27, with Hamilton’s Mark Freyhof second in 16:10. Grand Rapids Christian had three of the next four finishers, with Justin Varineau third (16:12), Benny Briseno fourth (16:29) and Zach Terpstra sixth (16:33). The Saxon girls were quite spread out in their race. Kayleigh Collins was 40th in 20:24. Abby Laubaugh was 72nd in 22:09, Emily Pattok 89th in 22:56 and Elliza Tolles 99th in 24:02. Tolles, Kayleigh Collins and Pattock each had personal record times. The Saxon girls finished the day in 15th place. Grand Rapids Christian won the girls’ title with 60 points, followed by Grandville 112, Otsego 113, East Grand Rapids 125, Caledonia 136, Jenison 193, Hamilton 238, Sparta 266, Byron Center 275, Mattawan 276, Vicksburg 279, Portage Central 287, Harper Creek 293, Plainwell 306 and Hastings 316. Grandville’s Valerie Wierenga was the individual girls’ champion with a time of 18:26. Jenison was second in 18:30 and Grandville’s Madison Troy third in 18:31. Delton Kellogg spikers win first three league matches Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team was 3-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association heading into last night’s league match at Galesburg-Augusta High School. The Panthers got their third conference win Sept. 17, knocking off Parchment 25-21, 20-25, 25-19, 20-25, 15-10. “The girls really did play a great game,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Alex Culbert. “Faith (Ferris) had a great night her hitting percentage was .610, which is really great for her or anyone on our team.” Ferris finished the night with 27 kills, as well as six blocks, six digs and two aces. Morgan Champion was number two in kills for Delton with nine, and she added five digs. Libby Parker led Delton in digs with 32 and Bailee Tigchelaar had 21. Kristen Mohn passed up 36 assists for the Panthers and also had three aces, 12 digs and two kills. Delton also got five kills, nine digs and two blocks from Alicia Lindsey and four kills and three blocks from Amanda West. Delton got a good look at GalesburgAugusta Sept. 22 in a tri meet. The Panthers defeated the Rams 22-25, 25-21, 25-21 and Climax-Scotts 25-20, 22-25, 25-18. In the two matches Ferris had 25 kills and five blocks. Mohn had 40 assists and 20 digs. Parker had a team-high 55 digs. Champion added 14 kills, Lindsey 11 and Abby Wooten had seven. Saxons top Saugatuck in second try for tourney title The Saxons got two shots at Saugatuck Saturday at the Kelloggsville Invitational. The two varsity volleyball teams split in their pool play match-up, but the Hastings girls handled their business in the champi­ onship match to win the tournament champi­ onship. Hastings topped Saugatuck 25-16, 25-16 in the final, after splitting 25-18, 20-25 in the pool play match-up. The Saxons also scored a 25-15, 25-9 win over Lee in pool play, then opened bracket play with a 25-15, 25-18 win over Martin. Janessa Hodge led the Saxon attack with 30 kills and 14 blocks. Erin Goggins and Christy Clark had 17 kills each. Goggins also had a team-high eight aces to go along with 58 assists from her setter spot. Mary Feldpausch led the Saxons in the back row with 14 digs. Grace Meade added seven digs and Jessi Slaughter had six. Meade also chipped in six aces while Clark served up four. Hastings returns to action Thursday with an OK Gold Conference dual against Ottawa Hills in Hastings. HYAA Football 3rd & 4th Grade Gold The Hastings third and fourth grade gold team beat a previously undefeated Harper Creek team, 20-6 Saturday. The young Saxons spread the ball around well with their wing-T offense. Layton Eastman scored two touchdowns with 45 yards rushing. Robby Slaughter scored the team’s third touchdown and also scored an extra-point conversion. Slaughter finished the day with 66 yards rushing. Aiden Benson ran in an extra-point and rushed for 75 yards for the day, and Cohen Smith ran the ball for 67 yards for the Saxon team. Helping the team on defense were Lanny Teunessen, who had two fumble recoveries, along with Slaughter and Collin Fouty, who both picked up another fumble recovery. Slaughter had ten tackles for the day; Fouty, Eastman and Joe Tufnes each had five tack­ les; Smith and Benson each had three tackles; Bailey Miller and Teunessen had two tackles each; and Colton Smith, Mason Bailey and Trenton Cotant each had one tackle for the day. Players of the game Tumes, Cohen James and Ethan Helmholdt gave great protection at their tight end positions allowing the Saxons to get down the field with the ball. Teunessen did a great job stepping in at nose guard for the first time and keeping Harper Creek on its heels all day. �Page 14 — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Saxons earn split in soccer series with Trojans in Grand Rapids Tuesday, topping them 2-1 in overtime. Hastings put nine shots on goal to the Cougars’ three, but Catholic Central found the net midway through the first ten minute over­ time session and then held off the Saxons the rest of the way. The two teams were tied 1-1 at the end of the first half. Catholic Central struck first in the 22nd minute of action. Beck had two saves in net for the Saxons. Owen scored the equalizer for Hastings eight minutes later, off an assist from Cole Hastings fought off surges by the Trojans early in each half to score a 5-2 OK Gold Conference victory on Pierce Field in Hastings Thursday. The Saxon varsity boys’ soccer team scored twice in the final five minutes of the first half, and then again in the third minute of the second half to take a 3-0 lead. Thomapple Kellogg rallied within a goal, Harden. Saxon head coach Ben Conklin said both teams took turns dominating the play throughout the second half, but neither were able to capitalize. Thornapple Kellogg bounced back from the loss to Hastings with a 3-0 conference vic­ tory over Wayland in Middleville Tuesday. TK outshot the Wildcats 9-2 on the night. Kyle Clark had a pair of assists for TK, set­ ting up goals by Dalton Phillips and Andrew Brown. Wes Morgan also scored a goal for the Trojans. The Saxons’ Austin Haywood (14) clears the ball out of his team’s end of the field as teammates Caleb Sherwood (4) and Peter Beck (1) and Thornapple Kellogg’s Guy Piccione look on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings’ Felipe Carmona (3) gets his head on the ball in the midfield as Thornapple Kellogg’s Victor Duarte clos­ es in during the second half Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) finding the back of the net twice, before the Saxons added two insurance goals to even their OK Gold Conference series for the sea­ son. Justin Carlson scored the Saxons’ first goal, then Hastings made it 2-0 with a free kick that was deflected into the net by a Trojan defend­ er. Hastings made it 3-0 on a penalty kick by Tyler Owen early in the second half. Carlson and Owen added the Saxons’ final two goals. TK managed six shots on the Saxon net in the game, with Hastings keeper Peter Beck making four saves. Hastings is now 4-3 in the OK Gold Conference. Grand Rapids Catholic Central scored its second victory of the season over the Saxons Saxon goalkeeper Peter Beck kicks out a leg to try and keep a Trojan shot out of his net during his team’s victory over visiting Thornapple Kellogg on Pierce Field Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings one of three ahead of South at jamboree by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hastings’ Courtney Rybiski wasn’t too excited as she looked over her coach’s score­ card outside the clubhouse at Yankee Springs Golf Course Thursday afternoon. The Saxons’ Jackie Nevins hits her tee shot on the Gold number nine Thursday during the OK Gold Conference jamboree at Yankee Springs Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Katie Kuzava watches a shot from the edge of the fairway fly on the gold number nine at Yankee Springs Golf Course Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hasskl2.org THURSDAY, OCT, 2 TUESDAY, OCT, 7 9:00AM Girls Varsity Golf 4:15PM Boys MS Cross Co. Duncan Lake MS 4: 15PM Girls MS Cross Co. Duncan Lake MS 5: 00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Otsego Varsity Inv. OK Gold Conference Final @ The Meadows Away 4:00PM Boys JV Soccer South Christian HS Home 4:30PM Boys Fresh. Football GR Catholic Central Home 5:00PM Girls Fresh. Volleyball GR Ottawa Hills HS Home 5:45PM Boys Varsity Soccer South Christian HS Home 6:00PM Girls Varsity Swimming Calvin Christian HS Home 6:00PM Girls JV Volleyball GR Ottawa Hills HS Home 6:30PM Boys JV Football GR Catholic Central Home 7:00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball GR Ottawa Hills HS Home FRIDAY, OCT, 3 7:00PM Boys Varsity Football GR Catholic Central Home SATURDAY. OCT. 4 TBA Girls Varsity Swimming 8:00AM Girls Varsity Volleyball 8:30AM Girls JV Volleyball 9:00AM Boys Varsity Cross Co. 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When she saw the rest of the standings though, her jaw dropped and she had to rush over to tell her teammates. The Saxons were ahead of South Christian, which finished fourth on the afternoon. The Sailors won the first three league jam­ borees, but dropped to second in the league standings behind Grand Rapids Catholic Central heading into Thursday’s conference championship tournament at The Meadows on the campus of Grand Valley State University. The Cougars won the final two conference jamborees, including Thursday’s with a team score of 183 to take over the league lead. South Christian was second in the jamboree at Hastings Country Club and slipped all the way to fourth Thursday to fall behind the Cougars. Wayland was second Thursday at Yankee Springs with a 185, followed by Hastings 188, South Christian 190 and Thomapple Kellogg 214. Ali Martus from Wayland had a solid day, shooting a 40 on the gold nine. Gabrielle Wierda from Catholic Central also shot a 40 and her team also got a 44 from Monica Schrand, a 49 from Madeline Teed and a 50 from Jacqueline Mooney. Hastings and South Christian both had four girls in the 40s, and Wayland had three. Alexis Kirschbaum’s 45 and a 49 from Emily Arendsen helped the Wildcats move into the runner-up spot. “I’m happy to see four scores in the for­ ties,” said Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger. “We just have to work on getting some low scores. We’ve got four useable, countable scores. We’ve just got to work on trimming off a few strokes here and there. “They’re improving. We just have to clean up some mistakes.” Samantha Slatkin led Hastings with a 45 and South Christian’s leader was Nicole Hoekwater with a 44. Slatkin didn’t make many mistakes in lead­ ing the Saxons’ for the first time this season. “She stayed away from the big numbers. She’s hitting the ball well and tonight the score reflected the way she hits it,” Krueger said. The Trojans were fifth at all five league jamborees this season, but showed off some improvement on their home course even with­ out their regular number one Amber VanMeter. Carleigh Lenard led the Trojans with a 51 and Izzy Balsitis fired a 52. “(Lenard) hit the ball much better and putted better,” said TK head coach Bob Kaminski. “She just played well. I’m sure it helps to be at home. It’s more comfortable.” “(Balsitis) played much better too. We could have both of them playing that way and we’d be happy.” , Rounding out the top four for TK were Bryce Hayward with a 54 and Sarah Sabri with a 57. Correction: Scores from the Sept. 23 OK Gold jamboree at Hastings Country Club were incorrect in last week’s Hastings Banner. Catholic Central took first with a score of 183 to beat runner-up South Christian’s score of 190. Thornapple Kellogg’s Bryce Hayward checks out a line on a putt on gold num­ ber eight during the OK Gold jamboree at Yankee Springs Golf Course Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) South Christian scores Gold win over TK on Pink Out night The Trojans were thankful for everyone that supported their annual Pink Out event in honor of teacher Mary McLellan Thursday. South Christian was the team that was more fired up once the action began though, and the Sailors improved their OK Gold Conference record to 4-0 with a 25-17, 25­ 15, 25-18 victory over the Thornapple Kellogg varsity volleyball team in Middleville. The Trojans fell to 2-2 in the league with the loss. Holly Dahlke had 22 assists from her set­ ter spot for TK, and also had a team-high 15 digs. Amy Ziccarello led the Trojans in kills with 14. Kelsey Buller had four blocks and head coach Patty Pohl said she served well too. Holly Hall chipped in nine digs for the Trojans. The Trojans return to league action Thursday at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — Page 15 Lions go through tough stretch of league action by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions were scheduled to play their top two Greater Lansing Activities Conference foes within three days of each other twice this season. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ soccer team fell to Lansing Christian and Leslie 8-0 in the first meetings in August. Last week, the Pilgrims topped the Lions 8-0 and the Blackhawks scored a 7-2 win in Leslie. The Lions have now lost four games in a row after a stretch where they won five out of six. Perry knocked off the Lions 2-0 in Nashville Monday evening. Lion head coach Andy Roush said his team is not getting down. “We kind of got accustomed to (winning),” Lion head coach Andy Roush said. “I think that kind of motivates them. After this past week or so, they want to get back to it.” Lion sophomore defender Darius Abbott played a big part in limiting the Ramblers to just the two goals, using his speed to stop charges in on the Maple Valley net. Roush was also pleased with the play of senior Lucas Robles in the back, and junior Lansing Christian scored an 8-0 win at Fuller Street Field in Nashville Wednesday. Lansing Christian scored its eight goals in the first half in its first meeting with Maple Valley. The Lions made it well into the second half Wednesday against the top ranked team in the state in Division 4. The Pilgrim lead was just 2-0 with ten min­ utes left in the first half. “I thought we played well. We showed a lit­ tle bit more spirit than we did the first time,” said Roush. “I think we did a better job tracking some of their vertical runs. The last time we kind of did some ball chasing. We did a better job of being disciplined on defense and staying where we were supposed to stay. They’re a very good team. They’re very efficient.” Roush said the biggest thing his team is doing better this season than in the past is communicating. That includes players com- Aaron Knoll had a good evening in the mid­ field for the Lions. Maple Valley had a few solid chances on the Perry net, but having Hunter Hilton hob­ bled with an injury slowed down the Lion offense quite a bit. Flip-throws and own-goals help Vikings knock off Olivet Maple Valley junior Aaron Knoll tries to settle a bouncing ball in the midfield Monday afternoon against Perry. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Jarrett Hickey tries to turn towards the Perry goal with the ball dur­ ing the second half of Monday’s GLAC contest in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg was one of two teams with at least three girls to finish in the top ten at Tuesday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association jamboree hosted by Schoolcraft. Hackett Catholic Central had five and handily won the day’s event with just 18 points. The Delton Kellogg girls were third, with 72 points, behind runner-up Schoolcraft which finished with 64 points thanks to the back of its pack Sammi Cleary led Delton Kellogg with a fourth-pace time of 21 minutes 14 seconds. The top five Fighting Irish runners were all across the finish line before the next Delton Kellogg girl came in. Hackett had the three girls in front of Cleary, with Mary Ankenbauer first in 19:09, Lucy Ankenbauer second in 19:50 and Lauryn Thompson third in 20:20. Kalamazoo Christian was fourth on the day with 118 points, followed by GalesburgAugusta 135 and Constantine 141. Megan Grimes and Maranda Donahue were the other two Delton runners in the top ten. Grimes was eighth in 21:59 and Donahue ninth in 22:04. The next two in for Delton were Maddie Conrad who was 23rd in 21:28 and Danielle Cole who was 28th in 24:55. Schoolcraft’s leader was Breanna Varker, who was sixth in 21:47. Schoolcraft edged Kalamazoo Christian for the boys’ championship for the day, 47 to 52. Comstock was third with 90 points, followed municating on the field and players commu­ nicating with their coaches. “I have guys that have never played varsity soccer,” Roush said. “They’re giving me feedback as far as tailoring practices and stuff.” He said that’s leading to his team being more focused on what its strengths are and more easily able to identify and fix weakness­ es. Things didn’t go as well as the Lions hoped for Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to visiting Perry. The Ramblers’ Bryan Weiler sent a long free kick from midfield toward the Lion net where teammate Buddy Douglas ran onto it and put a shot by Lion keeper Bryan Venton with just under ten minutes left in the first half. Torin Boggs was credited with the second Rambler goal, on a ball that bounced off a Lion defender and into the net with 11:38 left in the second half. It was a physical game throughout, but there were moments where the Lions were caught off their game by the Ramblers. by Constantine £8, Haekett Catholic Central 98, Delton Kellogg 151 and Parchment 192. Branden Shepard was Delton Kellogg’s leader, placing 15 th in the scoring with a time of 18:45. Delton Kellogg also had Jacob Howard 29th in 19:58, who edged teammate Andrew Jackson at the finish. Jackson was 30th in 19:59. Brock Mueller was 38th for Delton in 20:30 and Parker Talent 39th in 20:43. Schoolcraft’s depth helped it beat the Comets. Matt Ring led the Eagles with a run­ ner-up time of 16:49. The individual champi­ on was Christian’s Doug Hollett who finished in 16:43. They were the only two guys to finish in less than 17 minutes. Unity stops TK-Hastings’ regular season streak The Trojans tied the Crusaders in a dual, of Lauren Kroells, Libby Betcher, Jennifer but Unity Christian had too much talent to top . Tuokkola and Katie Beauchamp winning the Saturday. 200-yard medley relay in 2 minutes 2.44 sec­ Unity Christian won the Thomapple onds. Kellogg-Hastings Relays Saturday in the The TK-Hastings team of Samantha Community Education and Recreation Center Richardson, Hayley Bashore, Kroells and pool in Hastings, topping the runner-up Tuokkola won the 400-yard individual med­ Trojans by 120 points. Unity Christian tallied ley relay in 4:44.21. a score of 636 points to TK-Hastings 516. Bashore, Richardson, Tuokkola and It is the first time the TK-Hastings girls Betcher teamed to win the 200-yard butterfly have been bested in a regular season dual or relay in 1:59.56. invitational since 2011. Samantha Mitchell joined Tuokkola, It was a Crusader or a Trojan touching the Ricahrdson and Betcher to win the 200-yard wall first at the end of eight of the nine races, breaststroke relay in 2:27.38. and the Crusaders also won the diving com­ Unity Christian girls won the 400-yard petition. Unity Christian won five of the ten freestyle relay, the 200-yard backstroke relay, events and TK-Hastings four. the 200-yard freestyle relay, the 500-yard TK-Hastings started strong, with the team freestyle progressive relay and placed first and fourth in the diving relay. Otsego was the only other team to win an event, taking the 800-yard freestyle relay. Wayland was third with 448 points, fol­ lowed by Otsego 402, Grand Rapids Union 374, Ottawa Hills 228 and Fremont 106. Runner-up finishes went to the TKHastings team of Bashore, Beauchamp, Kourtney Dobbin and Betcher in the 200-yard freestyle relay (1:50.08) and the team of Dobbin, Richardson, Bashore and Kroells in the 400-yard freestyle relay (4:03.66). The TK-Hastings girls return to the pool to host Calvin Christian in Hastings Thursday then head to the Ottawa Hills Invitational Saturday. Lions continue to lower their times Maple Valley’s varsity cross country teams had 11 guys and five girls set new personal record times Saturday in the Green Division race at the annual Carson City-Crystal Invitational. Senior Andrew Brighton was ninth in a field of 82 runners, earning Maple Valley’s lone medal on the day. He hit the finish line in 17 minutes 42.9 seconds at the Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club. Here are the Maple Valley Schools results from the Carson City Crystal Invitational held on Saturday, September 27th. There were a cdbple little Lion packs behind Brighton. Felix Pena-Collier was 54th in 19:59.9, just ahead of Jacob Brighton who was 56th in 2:06.6., Placing 70th, 71st and 72nd respectively were Matthew Reid (21:56.4), Drew Allen (22:05.8) and Kodee Crouch (22:07.9). “Not only were the course conditions fast, but I believe their hard work in practice played a role (in the personal record times),” said Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely. Grant’s Jesse Saxton and HanoverHorton’s Austin Shepherd and Brennan Burk were the fastest guys in the Green Division for the day. Saxton edged the two HanoverHorton runners to win the race in 16:54.9. Shepherd finished in 16:57.6 and Burk in 16:58.3. Hanover-Horton had four guys finish in the top ten to edge Clare 34-44 at the top of the standings. Grant was third with 108 points, followed by Ovid-Elsie 112, Leslie 156, Perry 163, Alma 165, Ithaca 224, Portland 240, Maple Valley 244 and Laingsburg 264. Ithaca put four girls in the top ten in their Green Division race to win a title Saturday. “I'm really pleased with how the girls ral­ lied together without their captain Emma (McGlocklin),” Blakely said. “They handled the course well and their hard work is paying off.” Carlee Allen led the Lion team with a 63rdplace time of 25:57.6. Alli Hickey was* 69th in 27: 28.7 and Hannah McGlocklin 71st in 28: 03.2. The Lion girls’ team also had three runners finish consecutively, 80th, 81st and 82nd. Katie Blodgett led that group in 29:25.1, fol­ lowed by Selina Seavolt 30:02.9 and Francesca Livraghi 30:04.4. Ithaca won the championship with 34 points, followed by the Lions’ Greater Lansing Activities Conference rivals from Leslie who finished with 78 points. HanoverHorton’s girls were third with 88 points, ahead of Clare 120, Ovid-Elsie 167, Perry 183, Alma 189, Laingsburg 221, Grant 227, Portland 228, Morley-Stanwood 269 and Maple Valley 343. Ithaca’s Courtney Allen was the individual champion in 19:32.8, with Ovid-Elsie’s Alex Love second in 19:42.1 and Leslie’s Haley Dack third in 19:47.4. Lakewood s Lane Allen sends the ball ahead during Wednesday’s GLAC contest at Stockbridge. Lakewood got a pair of goals that glanced off Olivet defenders in the first half, then still needed to rally from two goals down to score its second win of the season over the Eagles Monday. The Viking varsity boys’ soccer team topped visiting Olivet 4-3 in Greater Lansing Activities Conference Action, getting second half goals from Kevin Foltz and Lane Thole to"wipe away a two-gdaf Olivet lead. “Knowing we received a couple gifts in the first half our team did not want to let them go to waste, especially on senior night,” said Lakewood head coach James LeVeque. A couple of flip-throw-ins by junior Austin Sanderson helped the Vikings rally for the victory. One deflected off an Olivet defender in the final five minutes of the first half and into the Eagle net to pull the Vikings within 3­ 2 at the break. • Kevin Foltz scored eight minutes into the second half to tie the game, off an assist from Lane Thole. Lakewood finally got the lead when Thole headed in a flip-throw from Sanddrson with just over a minute to play in the game. Jared Miller scored all three goals for Olivet, including two in the first ten minutes of the game. “Our defense was exposed a bit but after flip-flopping a couple players we cleaned it up,” LeVeque said. Jesse Waldron fired a pass across the Olivet goal which went off an Olivet player and in for the Vikihg^Tifst goal, befor^MiHef~ scored his final time to put his team up 3-1. Senior Daniel Tennant made seven saves in goal for Lakewood. Tennant is one of five seniors on the Viking roster this fall, joining Adam Cusack, Evan Knapp, Joshua Jewell and Jeff Mestaz. Lakewood is now 6-8 overall this season and 6-4 in the GLAC. Lakewood scored a 2-0 victory at Stockbridge Wednesday. Cusack had a goal and an assist to lead the Vikings. He assisted on a goal by Foltz and also scored on a comer kick. Tennant made a handful of saves in goal to earn the shut out for Lakewood. Celebrate the SAXON SPIRIT PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY, OCT. 3 To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, Mercantile Bank of Michigan QU^IJY ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION are sponsoring a tailgate party to welcome back everyone for the school year with free grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink to anyone before the game with Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Starting at 5:30 p.m. at the main entrance to Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The game will start at 7 p.m. SAXON SPIRIT ... let it show! ■ 77589936 �Page 16 — Thursday, October 2, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Clarenceville fills the hole in Panthers schedule by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It took some time and some work, but the Panthers finally found a foe. With Olivet’s late departure for the new Greater Lansing Activities Conference many Kalamazoo Valley Association schools were left scrambling to fill holes in the fall sched­ ule. The Delton Kellogg varsity football team finally filled that hole with Livonia Clarenceville. The Clarenceville Trojans come to Delton Kellogg Friday evening to face the Panthers. Clarenceville is a part of the Western Wayne Conference, and is currently 0-5 overall on the season. KVA defector Olivet has a big game this week, taking on Stockbridge with the GLAC lead on the line. Olivet has already knocked off the conference’s two Barry County teams, Lakewood and Maple Valley. Lakewood will look to turn things around when it hosts Leslie for homecoming Friday. The Blackhawks knocked off Maple Valley 34-14 in Leslie Friday to improve to 3-2 over­ all and 2-1 in the GLAC. “It should be a great game,” Boucher said. “We can play with them. It’s going to come down to the wire. We know that. I’m pretty sure they know that. They’re a spread and throw it team and we’re a spread and run it team. It could come down to who has the ball last. “We will be more than ready.” Maple Valley is hosting its homecoming contest this week as well, taking on Perry. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg are get­ ting set for their second OK Gold Conference contests of the season. Hastings will be at home against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Current Records Delton Kellogg Thomapple Kellogg Lakewood Hastings Maple Valley O-K Gold Ottawa Hills South Christian Thomapple Kellogg G.R. Catholic Central Hastings Wayland KVA Constantine Kalamazoo United Schoolcraft Delton Kellogg Parchment Comstock GLAC Olivet Stockbridge Leslie Lakewood Perry Maple Valley Hastings junior Lee Stowe looks to get through a hole while Ethan Hart (left) and Tyler Youngs (95) work to get blocks on Thornapple Kellogg’s Austin Beardsley (12) and Dakotah Huska (back center) during the second quarter Friday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “Having him back made a big difference in what we’re able to do,” said Thomapple Kellogg head coach Chad Ruger. “He’s a strong runner. He can put some miles on. When it was time, we had to get the kid the football and let him go do his thing. He did. He’s a talent for us.” Yates put the Trojans in front in the bail­ game with 5:24 left in the third quarter, push­ ing the pile for five yards to get into the end •. 2-3 zone. Nick Iveson hit his second extra-point 2-3 of the night to put TK up 14-8. 1-4 The Saxons went three-and-out on their 0-5 next possession, and Yates ended TK’s ensu­ 0-5 ing drive with a 1-yard TD dive through the middle to make it 20-8. overall (league) “Our linemen, the second half they really 3-2 (1-0) opened things up,” Yates said. “The first half, 3-2 (1-0) it was all clogged up. Us running backs, we 2-3 (1-0) tap the linemen on the shoulders. We give 2-3 (0-1) them the credit instead of us. Jake Gipe, Jake 0 5 (0-1) Benjamin, Kyle Kraus, Donald Lenard and 0-5 (0-1) Jacob Kidder they just opened things up in the second half.” overall (league) The Trojans scored on each of their first 5-0 (3-0) three drives of the second half, getting their 4-1 (2-1) opening points on a 4-yard touchdown run by 3-2 (2-1) ~ 2-3 (1-2) " Collier with 7:59 remaining in the third quar­ ter. 1-3 (1-2) It was a totally different performance than 0-5 (0-3) in the first half. The Trojans committed a overall (league) handful of penalties which killed drives. Collier slipped down trying to turn the comer 4-1 (3-0) 4-1 (3-0) 3-2 (2-1) 1-4 (1-1) 1-4 (0-3) 0-5 (0-3) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Thornapple Kellogg 20, Hastings 8 Connor Collier sought out Dan Yates and gave him a quick handshake as the on field celebration was winding down Friday inside Bob White Stadium in Middleville. “It’s good to have you back,” said Collier to his fellow senior running back. The two carried the load for the Trojan offense in a 20-8 victory over rival Hastings to open the OK Gold Conference season. TK outscored the Saxons 20-0 in the second half to secure its first home victory of the season, improving its record to 2-3 overall. Collier rushed 22 times for 120 yards and a touchdown and Yates carried the ball ten times for 41 yards and the Trojans’ other two scores. Yates had been out with an illness in the Trojans’ previous two games, non-conference losses to Northview and Byron Center. Thornapple Kellogg’s Nate Raymond is shoved towards the sideline by the Saxons’ Keegan Harvath after hauling in a pass Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) on one fourth down attempt in Saxon territo­ ry. Hastings wasn’t a lot better, but managed to put together a 13-play 57-yard drive that ended in a 5-yard touchdown run by Lee Stowe with 5:23 left in the first half. The twopoint run by Owen Post put the Saxons up 8­ 0. “We were in the locker room and we basi­ cally just broke everything down,” said Yates. The Trojan players were in the locker room a few moments before their coach, and he just let the players hash it out for a bit. “They were making the comments, ‘we can not make these mistakes, the mistakes that hurt our drives in the first half,”’ Ruger said. “Our offensive game plan in big bold print at the bottom was ‘constancy’, and ‘make no mistakes that hurt drives.’ They were living that all week, then in the first half they didn’t. They were challenging themselves at half­ time. Everything we wanted to do was there and available to us and we stopped making those mistakes that hurt the drives.” The Saxons didn’t. Penalties hurt and so did a fumble which was recovered by Trojan junior Jackson Bronkema, setting up TK’s second touchdown. Bronkema had an interception to stop the Saxons’ opening drive of the ball game too, and split time at quarterback with AJ Nye in the first half. Nye, a senior, took over under center for the whole second half. In the game, Nye was 2-of-4 passing for 24 yards and also rushed four times for 15 yards. Nate Raymond added nine rushes for 35 yards for TK. Kraus had a team-high 12 tackles for TK, including four for a loss. He sacked Saxon quarterback Clay Coltson on back-to-back plays to end the ball game. TK also got 11 tackles from Aaron Moederzoon and eight from Kidd. Jason Slaughter led the Saxons’ Wing-T attack, rushing 15 times for 109 yards. Andrew Gee had five carries for 54 yards and Coltson rushed 15 times for 50 yards. Coltson had some success rushing around the ends and the Saxon backs popped a few big runs through the middle, but Trojan defen­ sive backs Nate Raymond and Austin Beardsley made a couple big plays to chase ball carriers down from behind and hold Hastings to long gains instead of long touch­ downs. The Saxons fall to 0-5 on the season with the loss. Galesburg-Augusta 14, Delton Kellogg 0 Neither offense did much, but the Ram defensive front pushed the Panthers back enough to score a 14-0 victory over visiting Delton Kellogg Friday. UP TO SMO IN REBATES • 24 Hour Towing s 70 00 ! Uptoa S7000 !!11 Tires■2000 V ! • Lockouts • Jump Starts I Cooper Tire I Up to a j Pre-Paid Visa Card i j On select tires Through October 31st. Instant Rebate On select tires With 4 tire purchase with alignment. j • FREE Loaner Cars • Snow liras Available Galesburg-Augusta’s varsity football team got two second half touchdowns, while hold­ ing the Panthers scoreless. Delton Kellogg managed just 145 yards of offense, all on the ground. Jake Reed had six rushes for 51 yards for the Panthers and quar­ terback Nolan Shockley ran four times for 46 yards. Shockley was 0-of-7 passing and was intercepted twice by the Rams. * “Galesburg came to play tonight,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Ryan Bates. “They kept us on our heels on defense, and offensively they were able to create pressure up front and made it tough for us to get any­ thing going offensively. “Give GA the credit. They came out and played a tough game.” The Rams got the games first points on a 2yard touchdown run by quarterback Kaleb Hinton with 7:53 remaining in the third quar­ ter. Andrew Forrest upped the Rams’ lead to two touchdowns on a 7-yard run with 4:16 left in the game. Tristan Terry led the Ram attack with 29 rushes for 72 yards. Delton Kellogg’s defense was led by Nick Crosariol, Mike Ford and Reed who had 12 tackles each. Olivet 42, Lakewood 9 The final score was lopsided despite a lot of things going right for the Vikings Friday night. Lakewood’s varsity football team fell to 1­ 4 overall this season and 1-2 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference with a 42-9 loss at Olivet Friday. The Vikings took a 9-7 lead with 8:28 left in the first half on a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Alex Salgat. They had a couple sustained drives that kept the ball out of Olivet’s hands. On the night, the Vikings forced four Eagle turnovers. “Honestly, we stuck with them for a while and then their athletes started to show towards the end of the game,” said Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher. “They have so many good athletes that you can only contain them for so long and eventu­ ally they’re going to bust one open.” The Eagles had four touchdown plays of 47 yards or longer. They didn’t just come late in the game. Wyatt Smith scored the first of his two touchdowns on a 54-yard run 1:37 into the contest, putting the Eagles up 7-0 with the addition of the first of seven extra-point kicks by Ashley Harmison. Smith would add a 65-yard touchdown run 19 seconds into the second half, and finish the game with seven carries for 131 yards. • It was Chase Martin who led Olivet in rushing, carrying the ball 14 times for 197 yards. He scored two touchdowns as well, getting his team the lead back with 4:23 to play before the half on a 47-yard run and then upping his team’s lead with a 68-yard touch­ down run midway through the fourth quarter. The Eagles got a seven-yard touchdown reception by Silver Dotts and a 1-yard TD run by Quintan Gaskill in the final five minutes of the game to extend their lead from 28-9 to 42­ 9. As a team, the Eagles rushed for 341 yards. Lakewood managed just 118 yards on the ground, on 52 carries for an average of 2.3 yards per rush. “They had a defender that we really had a hard time even running to his side of the ball. They were the better team tonight,” said Boucher. That defender was lineman Ryan Tennant, who finished with five tackles. Dustin Holden was impressive up front for the Eagles as well. It was Miguel Kulikowski who led the Eagles in tackles with 11. His teammate Nate Bams added ten tackles, including three for a loss. Viking quarterback Alex Salgat rushed 35 times for 90 yards. No other Viking had more than 18 yards rushing. Salgat was also 4-of-13 passing for 44 yards. He was intercepted twice. Lakewood’s defense did recover three Eagle fumbles, and Jordan Tooker intercepted one of Eagle quarterback Sam Hoag’s five pass attempts. “I was happy with actually getting as many Saxon quarterback Clay Coltson and running back Lee Stowe (88) celebrate Stowe’s touchdown run in the second quarter Friday at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) turnovers as we did,” Boucher said. “We got more turnovers tonight than we probably have in the entire year combined. We made some plays on the ball and played hard. We just got beat by the better team.” Jacob Darling had a team-high four tackles for Lakewood, while Scott Swift and Zac Burke had 3.5 each. On offense, Darling had all four Viking receptions. Leslie 34, Maple Valley 14 Leslie came up just short of 300 yards rush­ ing and ran past the Lions Friday night. Maple Valley’s varsity football team fell to 0-5 overall and 0-3 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference with a 34-14 loss at Leslie. The Lions had the lead heading into the second quarter, thanks to a 6:yard touchdown run by Gunner Tobias four minutes into the contest. Leslie tied the game on the first play of the second quarter, on a 1-yard touchdown plunge by quarterback Connor Morrell, then took the lead for good on an 11-yard touch­ down run by Braydon Kinney with 55 sec­ onds left before the half. The Blackhawks led the rest of the evening. Kinney would score two more touchdowns in the second half, finishing the night with 14 rushes for 143 yards and the two scores. Kinney added a 16-yard touchdown run with 7:47 left in the third quarter and later tacked on a 22-yard touchdown run with 4:08 left in the game. Morrell tossed two two-pbint conversion passes, and Brendon Schartzer added a 1-yard touchdown run for the Blackhawks three min­ utes into the fourth quarter. The Lions trailed 12-6 at the half, then fell behind 20-6 on Kinney’s second TD run. Brock Weiler got the Lions back within six points with a two-yard touchdown 6:11 into the second half and the ensuing two-point run. Weiler rushed the ball 19 times on the night, for 120 yards. No one else got much going on the ground though. Franklin Ulrich added six carries for 24 yards for the Lions, and Isiah Gam carried it twice for 18 yards. Lion quarterback Beau Johnson was 4-for10 passing for 54 yards. Ryan Mudge had two catches for 30 yards and Ulrich two for 25 yards. Johnson had a team-high 13 tackles for the Lions, and Alec Hosmer and Mudge added eight each. Jacob Stanley led Leslie with ten tackles. Morrell was 6-of-7 passing for the Blackhawks, for 71 yards. Steven Belknap had three catches for 35 yards and Dakota Pier two for 33 yards. Leslie is now 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the conference. Panthers beat Schoolcraft in KVA tourney Delton Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team opened the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Tournament with a 6-0 victory over visiting Schoolcraft Monday evening. The Panthers got two goals each from Cole Mabie and Lucas Hansen in the win. Mabie added two assists and Hansen had one. < Noah Leinaar and Keith Malachowski also scored goals for Delton, while Austin Tobias added an assist. The Panthers improve to 4-2 in KVA action this season with the win, and were scheduled to visit Comstock for their tourna­ ment semifinal contest Wednesday. The final round of the tournament will be held Monday. Delton Kellogg is currently 9-5 overall this season. The Panthers fell 2-0 in a non-conference contest at Lawton Saturday. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-10-09.pdf 74cee7d8e0ad4ccad85d0ca42ac33cfc PDF Text Text jpHMHMMMNNNHHNHNMMNNMMHHMHHNHNMHMMM I Animal shelter takes a hit ... again Neighbor dispute escalates to injury । Vikings win first GLAC golf title See Story on Page 13 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 3 I -. ' 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 > E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 Thursday, October 9, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 39 PRICE 750 Middleville council to review manager job description before search begins COA hosting fiddlers Saturday I I I The ’Michigan Fiddlers Association will return to the Barry County Commission on Aging Saturday, Oct. 11, for a day of music; food and dancing. “We’ve got a great program lined up,” said Association representative and Hastings resident Bob Burghdoff. “It’s as much fun for the audience as it is for the musicians. Folks can join us for an hour or two or for the I whole day. Musicians come in from all over Barry County and West Michigan. Fiddlers and square dancers will be show­ ing their stuff from 2 to 5 p.m. A sign-up sheet will be available for open microphone, which will be from 5 to 6. From 6 to 7 p.m., there will be plenty of music, including fid­ dies, guitars, steel guitars, dulcimers, bass fiddles, piano, and much more. The COA will be offering a hearty dinner of hot pork sandwiches, green beans, dessert and beverage from 5 to 6 p.m. at a cost of $6 for adults. All proceeds from dinner will go toward COA services for homebound sen­ iors. Admission is free, but freewill offerings I are appreciated. Proceeds at the door are split evenly by the fiddlers association and the COA. The COA is at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. For more information, call Nellie, i 517-628-2108, or Burghdorff, 269-945-2500. Barry County CROP I Walk is Sunday j The Barry County CROP Hunger Walk Sunday, Oct. 12, will feature a new walking route on the nature trail at First Presbyterian Church of Hastings on M-37 near Airport Road. Walkers will enjoy a two-mile route off nature’s sights, sounds and smells, though shorter walking routes for those less able to participate also will be available. Registration will begin at 1:30, instructions and prayer at 1:50, and the walk at 2 p.m., rain or shine. A celebration of the event will begin at 3 p.m. The goal is to have 200 walkers raise $18,000. An incentive has been offered to get more young people involved. If a youth I group can raise $500, an additional $200 will be given to the CROP Hunger Walk. Youth groups from several area churches already have registered. Five dollars of every $20 raised assists local programs. The remainder helps struggling families in lands where filtered drinking water, gardening tools and basic animal stock provide a longer-term investment in fighting hunger. Sponsors, event volunteers and prayer partners also are invited to participate. Many participating churches, businesses, organiza­ tions and individuals also Collect non-perish­ able food items to be part of the event’s con­ tribution to local food pantries. Runners are again welcome, as well as wheelchairs, strollers and wagons. Because of insurance concerns and safety measures, bicycles, roller blades, scooters and skate­ boards cannot be allowed. For more information call Nolan or Joan Hudson, 517-852-1821. I Help for Holidays program starts Oct. 13 Signup begins Monday for “Help for the Holidays,” a special Barry County program coordinated by Barry County Cares (former­ ly Love Inc.) to help those in need at Christmas time by connecting them with churches, organizations, businesses, and individuals who can help make the season a joyous one. Families and those wishing to “adopt” a family may register at the Delton District Library, the Nashville clerk’s office, Freeport District Library, and at Barry County Cares, either at its 305 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings, office or by calling 269-948-9555. The signup periods runs through Wednesday, Nov. 26. by Julie Makarewicz final five or six for consideration. Staff Writer In other matters at the committee-of-theMiddleville village council members said whole meeting: , they want to review the village mariager job • The council will recommend the appoint­ description carefully before formally putting ment of clerk Elaine Denton to serve as the out ads for applicants, but they also realize Freedom of Information Act administrator it’s something they need to start working on and the Title VI non-discrimination plan administrator for the village. Those duties as soon as possible. Council members Tuesday afternoon were formerly done by the village manager. debated whether to have the Michigan Council members will vote on the recommen­ Municipal League assist with the process. A dations at their regular council meeting Oct. proposal from MML outlines services the 14. . professionals will provide for $10,000 for a • The council will also recommend interim basic search, or $15,000 for a more extensive village manager Duane Weeks to serve as the search. Village President Charlie Pullen said Act 51 street administrator, another duty for­ he didn’t realize the cost would be so high merly held by Fleury. • The council will consider a purchase and wanted to get feedback from of the rest of agreement at its Oct. 14 meeting for the vil­ the council. “We didn’t use the MML to help us when lage-owned property at 307 Arlington St., the we found Rebecca,” said Pullen of Rebecca site of the former Bob’s Engine Hospital. The Fleury, who served as village manager and property was acquired by the village in a tax finance director since 2011. She was chosen foreclosure sale for $12,207. The village as the new Battle Creek village city manager. received grants to conduct an environmental “We did it on our own and got good results.” assessment of the site and discovered some He said the MML proposal will help the contaminants that will require remediation. village by advertising the position; develop­ That process will be the responsibility of the ing a community and candidate profile property purchaser, Chemical Bank. The vil­ brochure; recruiting; marketing; analyzing lage is proposing to sell the site to the bank applications; pre-screening applicants; con­ for $12,500. Village attorney Mark Nettleton ducting reference checks, social media reminded the council the village may not sell checks, and in-depth background investiga­ the site for profit, but only for the amount the tions; creating customized interview ques­ village invested. Council members will vote tions;, and developing the conditional offer of on the sale at their Oct.. 14 meeting. • Council members will consider a revised employment. Council members agreed the service might lease proposal from FrcedomNet for use of be helpful, but the c^st vvas-hlgher they- ■ ■ ihe /itiagv prwnbd .bLtower-fbrinternet service. Nettleton said the company will expected. “Can’t we just put a classified ad in their agree to increase the monthly lease payment MML publication?” asked council member from $100 to $200 and will increase the per­ subscriber fee from $2 to $3 per month. Joyce Lutz. Council members said before they adver­ Those payments will be lieu of the village tise the position, they must review and rede­ request for $2,500 up front to cover legal fine the duties, carefully stating criteria of costs of the agreement. FreedomNet also candidates. One big question will be whether agreed that relocation of any equipment will the council wants to continue having the vil­ be at its expense if it interferes with operation lage manager also serve as a finance director, of the tower or 911 communications already as Fleury did, or split the two responsibilities. on the tower. Relocation for any other reason Council members said they will set a spe­ will be at the village’s expense. The company cial meeting for later this month to review the also still does not want to pay for an engi­ job description. No date for that meeting was neering report. Nettleton said the village set. They said they will put an ad in the MML could have engineers prepare the report and and see what kind of responses they get. They the cost would be absorbed with the increased will likely form a subcommittee to review all monthly fees. The council will consider the of the applications and narrow the field to a agreement at its meeting Oct. 14. Department of pumpkin services The Hastings Department of Public Works’ entry in the scarecrow contest indulges in a little self-satire. City streets are dotted with various entertaining characters, many of which represent their sponsoring businesses. (See page 16 for more photos) Photo by Sandra Ponsetto Commissioners herald new program to herd cats by Doug VanderLaan , Editor Wanted posters may soon be appearing in Barry County for feral cats after commission­ ers recommended approval Tuesday at their committee-of-the-whole meeting to accept a $9,000 grant for a two-month trial program to control a growing cat-population problem. The Trap, Neuter and Release program, which has shown promising success in com­ munities nationwide, will target 200 cats in the village of Nashville that are part of an estimated roaming population of 500 cats in that community. All will be captured, spayed, neutered, vaccinated and then released. “It’s the only program that provides humane and effective controlling of feral cats,” Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman told commissioners. “It also lessens the number of cats and kittens coming into local shelters.” Though she conceded that a 200-cat start is modest, Newman explained that it could be the first step toward securing approval from the sponsoring PetSmart Charities for a fol­ low-up grant of as much as $100,000. “We have to start someplace to prove we can implement a larger program,” explained Newman. “I don’t know if we’ll get the full $100,000 grant but, if we could fix 200 cats now, it will make a huge impact.” Newman indicated that, following the ini­ tial two-month trial, the formal application for the full grant will be completed this win­ ter with possible awarding of money in the spring. Assuming full grant approval, Newman said an intensive township-by-township effort to begin the TNR program could be implemented. Commissioners were unanimous, with Chair Joyce Snow absent, in recommending acceptance of the initial $9,000 start to the project. An interpretation of board policy reg­ ulations will delay formal approval until next week’s official board meeting. In addition to holding up launch of the pro­ gram, the delay means an extension well past the grant application deadline of Oct. 1. Newman told commissioners she had been gjven permission by PetSmart Charities to extend application to Oct. 7 — the day of Tuesday’s meeting — because she did need board approval to accept the grant. When Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg suggested approval of the request at Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting, the effort stumbled in a pit of red tape. Any money issue exceeding $10,000 must be for­ mally approved by commissioners at a formal board meeting. However, items less than $10,000 are commonly given official approval at committee-of-the-whole meet­ ings. “From a purchasing standpoint ,we can approve this at a committee-of-the-whole meeting because it is below the $10,000 threshold,” suggested County Administrator Michael Brown when asked for a review of county board policy, “but, because this is for a grant, I believe you need approval at a for­ mal board meeting.” Newman had no comment on the effect of the grant status given the need now for anoth­ er grant application extension request. No comment was offered, either, by commission­ ers as to interpretation of- board policy on accepting money, as opposed to approving a purchase request, perhaps because of their enchantment with the TNR program as a solu­ tion to months-long charges of too many cats roaming the county. “While living in Florida, I took care of a colony of cats in a TNR program,” related Sharon Zebrowski, one of several speakers “We have to start someplace to prove we can implement a larger program. I don’t know if we’ll get the full $100,000 grant but, if we could fix 200 cats now, it will make a huge impact.” j Diana Newman, Animal shelter director W —------~~"w offering public comment during Tuesday’s meeting. “We started with 38 cats and then it was 20. This is a problem that can very humanely solved.” As to comments made by animal shelter critic Elden Shellenbarger suggesting feral cats in the TNR program being released into the wild becoming a public health hazard by carrying disease and adding to a growing coy­ ote predator population, Zebrowski also had an observation from personal experience. “The State of Michigan does not require cats to be vaccinated, but, in the TNR pro­ gram, they are vaccinated,” she pointed out. “This will stop some of the health issues car­ ried by feral cats.” Commissioner Jim Dull, who requested the animal shelter discussion be placed on the day’s agenda, expressed support for the TNR effort, but raised a number of other issues, among them the length of time animals are housed at the shelter and the lack of space for additions. “Diana has run into strays, and she can’t take them,” Dull commented, regarding the overpopulation discussion. “I think that’s irre­ sponsible on our part. To have an animal shel­ ter that can’t take cats or dogs just doesn’t make any sense.” Dull suggested a limit be placed on the amount of time an animal may be housed and asked Newman if the department of agricul­ ture has time-limit guidelines. “It’s wishy-washy, there isn’t a definite answer,” Newman responded, which elicited comments from Commissioner Ben Geiger that came from his own personal visit to the shelter. “After Undersheriff Baker alerted us to the situation, I went down there,” said Geiger. “I found the shelter to be well maintained, it was clean, and all the animals were being cared for. “While I only saw half of the facility, I do believe Undersheriff Baker raised some valid points. “There were cats in the office area, and law enforcement does have some con­ cerns about being able to drop off dangerous animals. I also believe that there are paper­ work burdens to the process of adopting cats.” Newman addressed each of the concerns, reporting that Brown had already requested cats be removed from the office area. “We enjoy having cats in the office, but we understand,” said Newman, “but I’m not going to tell you that, if somebody drops off a kitten, you won’t seen cats in the office because that’s our check-in area.” Newman also said that of the four outside drop-off pens, two have now been reserved for law enforcement with their own locked or See CATS, page 6 �Page 2 - Thursday, October 9, 2014 - The Hastings Banner Bands take the field at Hastings invitational IBM . 9SSi Hastings Saxons Marching Band members don ponchos for their non-competing performance of “Adventure is Out There, turing songs from the movie “Up.” The colorful house, a prop in the show, is covered in plastic tarps. Members of the percussion section carry flags for the color guard in an intentional but seamless transition during the band’s presentation of “Reflections of Jazz.” Flautists with the Constantine Falcon Marching Band await their next move. The show must go on, and it did Saturday at the 2.3rd annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational, despite an uncomfortable fore­ cast of rain and temperatures in the 40s. Two scheduled bands did not show, and one band performed a standstill show inside the gym, but nearly 1,500 musicians and as many spec­ tators endured the elements at one of the state’s largest scholastic band competitions. Bands ranged in size from 39 to 161 mem­ bers, performing shows as diverse as “Music For a Darkened Theater” and “Reflections of ;?” and Jazz” to'“Hey, Remei “Guitar Hero” to “Hap Maple Valley, with its theme, “The Greatest Generation,” had an emotional selec­ tion of music, from the toe-tapping “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and upbeat service songs from the various military branches, to the playing of taps and “America the Beautiful.” The color guard, dressed in USO-style uni­ forms, staged a reenactment of the planting of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima and acted out the somber delivery of a folded flag to a widow axes Percussionists with the Fennville Blackhawk Marching Band line up during their wizard-themed show, featuring songs from “Lord of the Rings,” “Wicked” and “The Wizard of Oz.” The beat of nearly 270 drummers could be heard throughout the day. Rock Art” is the theme of Hopkins High School’s half-time show. while taps played to recognize service mem­ bers who never returned. Maple Valley’s color guard received the highest rating among Class D schools, and the band overall placed fourth in its class. Delton Kellogg played a selection of songs from “Grease.” The 45-member band was the smallest among Class C schools, but was able to impress the judges with its music and marching. Delton Kellogg received the cap­ tion award for best marching among the seven Class C schools and took second place in overall performance, behind the 103-member Coloma band. The Kalamazoo Central Giants Marching Band with 127 members took first place among Class A schools and was named the grand champion of the invitational. Conditions were still cool but dry Tuesday Continued next page The Coloma band marches in front of the stands after completing its show, while the Grand Rapids Catholic Central band waits in the background. O: - 1 Yellows, oranges and reds fiom nearby buses and trees provide a complementary backdrop for the flags of the Hopkins marching band. Color from nearby trees and spectator bands blends with the bright flags of the Allegan High School band, as it performs music of “Spanish Fantasy.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — Page 3 The Delton Kellogg band moves as it plays songs, such as “Greased Lightning,” “Summer Nights” and “Born to Hand Jive” in its “Grease”-themed show. All eyes are on the field commander among these trumpet players in the Kelloggsville marching band. Casey-Jo McManus (left) and Drum Major Maddie Conrad (right) accept congratu­ lations from Hastings color guard captains (from left) Megan Slagel, Samantha Wezell and Hannah LaJoye. Delton placed second among the seven Class C schools com­ peting in Hastings Saturday. Woodwinds in the Coloma marching band prepare to take the field in a performance that will earn the band first place among Class C schools. Dressed like USO entertainers, the Maple Valley color guard recreates the iconic scene after the U.S. captured Iwo Jima. The Bangor Vikings perform music from “Batman. BANDS, from previous page — State News Roundup PBB research continues in Kent Forty years after one of the most disastrous errors in agricultural history, studies continue on the health effects on people throughout Michigan. Researchers from Emory University in Atlanta will be in Kent County next month to study the impacts of poly­ brominated biphenyl, or PBB, in residents who were part of earlier studies and the chil­ dren of those in earlier studies. The researchers continue to monitor health effects of PBB, even in residents bom years after the contamination. Some health effects of PBB exposure may take many years to develop and can only be found by continued research, according to a press release from the Kent County Health Department. In 1973, Michigan Chemical Company in St. Louis shipped PBB instead of a nutrition­ al supplement intended for livestock feed to farmers in Michigan. It took about a year before a Barry County farmer helped discov­ er the mix-up, and by then, PBB had been consumed by farm animals. Many farms near the area received a high amount of contami­ nated feed, which not only exposed farm fam­ ilies to PBB, but also local consumers. In recent years, PBB has been measured in peo­ ple living in Grand Rapids. In 1976, the Michigan Department of Community Health established the PBB Registry (also known as the Michigan Long­ Term PBB Study) to study the long-term health effects of PBB exposure. MDCH trans­ ferred the registry to Emory University, under the leadership of Dr. Michele Marcus. The Kent County study will involve partic­ ipants who are 18 to 57 years old and were part of the original PBB registry or whose parents or grandparents were part bf the orig­ inal registry. Enbridge responds to pipeline task force's questions The Michigan Petroleum Pipeline Task Force met recently with officials from Enbridge to discuss the use, oversight and future portibn of the Line 5 pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac. Co-chaired by DEQ Director Dan Wyant and Attorney General Bill Schuette, one of the initial charges to the task force is review­ ing Enbridge’s response to the State’s Formal inquiry about the status of the pipelines under the straits that connect Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The pipelines, installed in 1953, are a major source of light crude oil for refineries in Canada and the Midwest, and deliver some petroleum products from Northern Michigan oil wells. In the Straits, Line 5 splits into two 20-inch pipelines that run along the lake bot­ tom. Enbridge officials who met with the task force Sept. 25 noted that the pipelines were considered a significant engineering achieve- ment when constructed 61 years ago. According to Enbridge, the pipelines’ sec­ tions were constructed from a single piece of steel, with no side-seams, and are almost an inch thick. Company officials also asserted that testing and inspection of the pipelines show they maintain hearty 99 percent of their original .... integrity. — The company says the pipelines could continue to safely deliver light crude oil and natural gas for decades. Other key information presented by Enbridge includes: • The Straits pipelines will be inspected through a remotely operated submersible at least every two years. • Automatic, electronically controlled valves allow the company to shut down the pipeline in minutes if there is a drop in pres­ sure, indicating a leak has occurred. • The Line 5 pipeline supplies liquid natu­ ral gas, including propane for thousands of northern Michigan residents. __ Enbridge’s presentation is available on the apipeline a j task force website, www.michigan.gov/pipelinetaskforce. The Task Force will meet monthly during coming year and release information throughout the process. While the federal government maintains primary regulatory authority for pipeline operation, maintenance, and^ safety, Michigan’s state government leaders main­ tain a strong interest in ensuring that pipeline operators are doing all that is necessary to protect the environment and that the State is prepared to respond in the event of an emer­ gency. Binder Park Zoo receives accreditation Binder Park Zoo has recently been accred­ ited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, an organization that sets the stan­ dards for zoos across the United States. The achievement identifies Binder Park Zoo as one of the leading zoological institutions in the country. To be accredited, Binder Park Zoo under­ went a thorough review of all areas of the zoo to ensure it has and will continue to meet AZA’s standards. This accreditation process is required of all AZA-accredited zoos every five years to maintain their membership through the Association. Binder Park Zoo has continued to meet these requirements since 1983 when it was one of the first two zoos accredited in Michigan. Currently five zoo­ logical institutions in Michigan are accredited “Only zoos and aquariums that meet the highest standards are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. “The community should take great pride in know­ ing that Binder Park Zoo is a proven leader in the care and conservation of wildlife, and m inspiring people to take action to protect the natural world.” For more information, visit www.aza.org or www.binderparkzoo.org. Maple Valley drum major Lee Christopher, dressed in fatigues, leads a portion of the band onto the field for its performance of music honoring “The Greatest Generation.” Neighbor dispute escalates into serious injury and arrest by Julie Makarewicz Staff writer A A dispute between Hope Township neigh­ bors escalated Friday night into an assault with a shovel, sending one man to the hospi­ tal and the other to jail. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene in the 7000 block of Pike Road, Delton, Oct. 3. According to information released by the Barry County Sheriff’s department, two neighbors reportedly got into an argument about an easement they shared. One neighbor dug a series of small trenches across the easement, he said, to act as speed bumps and slow traffic. The other neighbor said the trenches would cause damage to the small cars driven by people in his home. Officers told the two neighbors it was not a criminal case, but that they could seek civil action. About 30 minutes after leaving the scene, officers were called back when the confronta­ tion had escalated. A 43-year-old man was struck in the head with a shovel by the neigh­ bor. The injured neighbor was airlifted by Air Care to Bronson Hospital with serious head injuries. The other neighbor, a 39-year-old Delton man, was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail, facing a charge of felonious assault. He bonded out of jail and as of Tuesday had not yet been arraigned in court. Sheriff’s deputies were assisted at the scene by Michigan State Police, Barry Township Police, Prairieville Township Police, Delton Emergency Services, Mercy Ambulance and Air Care. as bands from Hastings, Lake wood and Maple Valley performed at East Kentwood High School for the Michigan Scholastic Band and Orchestra Association District X Festival. Bands were judged and given III or III rat­ ings, but did not . compete against each other. Hastings and- OEakewbo^ wefe given "ratings of I, and Maple Valley received a II. Saturday, Hastings will travel to Dewitt High School for another invitational, at which the Saxons will compete against other Class B bands. The band will give an indoor performance and hand out marching season awards at its Coming Home Concert in the high school gym Sunday, Oct. 19, and will wrap up its fall marching season during the homecoming football game Friday, Oct. 24. Local, home town service. Backed by Big City resources Jeffrey A. Keessen, AIF® Robin M. Welton David M. Muilenberg, CLU, ChFC®, AIF® (269) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St. Hastings, MI 49058 www.discoveryfinancialllc.com David M. Muifenberg CLU. ChFC, AIF” Securities offered through FPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC The Thornapple Players will hold open auditions for. by Charles Dickens Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 7PM In the Dennison Performing Arts Center 231 South Broadway in the Barry Community Enrichment Center. Doug Acker is directing and Paula Watson is assisting. Auditions are open to post high school age adults. No need to prepare anything. If you are unable to make the audition date or have questions please contact 269 945 9249 (Doug at work) or 269 908 3717 (cell) Rehearsals are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 7-9PM There will be an open to public dress rehearsal on Wed., December 3 Performances are December 4, 5 and 6 at 7PM and December 7 at 2PM 269-945-2332 THORAAPPLE iommunity feundadwi ,='' '& Thornapple Arts Council �Page 4 — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Source of energy Barry County Animal Shelter takes a hit... again Water from the Thornapple River cas­ cades over the Irving dam on a recent afternoon. The dam is one of a few along the river that captures the power of moving water and converts it into usable energy. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Tradition of service Banner Oct. 29, 1959 4-H Service Club Officers — The Barry County 4-H Service Club has always been an active organization, setting the pace for the 4-H program, which now has more than 1,360 mem­ bers , and these are the officers who will guide the organization for the com­ ing year. Their first big project is the annual leadership recognition banquet next Thursday at Presbyterian hall. Pictured (from left) are Nancy Grashuis, Coats Grove, vice president; Jim Gibson of Middleville, a member of the Irving Friendly Club, treasurer; Diana Phillips, Augusta, Hickory Corners Busy Beavers, secretary; Nancy Larkin, R2 Hastings, Welcome Corners, reporter; and JoAnn Dunn, Woodland, president. (Mr. Bob’s Photography) Have you met? Being a former show business gal, Marilyn Ridenour shouldn’t have been sur­ prised to learn after she and her husband, Ray, moved to Hastings 18 years ago that their new home sat on the former Hastings Drive-In Theater property on South M-37. “I didn’t find out until we first went to church,” giggles Ridenour today. “All the ladies gasped and said, ‘You live at Dirty Floyd’s.’ I had no idea what that meant.” It meant that the Ridenours, retirees from Lansing and fresh off a 12-year run as vol­ unteers at the Silver Dollar City Theme Park in Branson, Mo„ were tapping in to the col­ orful history of one of the last X-rated out­ door movie theaters in the country operated by Floyd Bloss. “We said to our kids,4 Why didn’t you tell us?”’ laughs Ridenour, 80, of the two daughters who were the reasons they moved back to Michigan.1 “They just said, 4 We did­ n’t think it was important.’” Besides, the girls, Barb Shaw of Wall Lake and Gloria Wilcox of Lansing, knew their mother was already retired from show business, though Ridenour chuckles about that dubious resume item. . After Ray, who died in 2007, retired from a 3 3-year career as a welder with General Motors in Lansing, the couple moved to Springfield, Mo., to be near his mother who was living in a convalescent home. Before they knew it, they both were recruited for the show business world by the Silver Dollar City establishment in nearby Branson. “It’s an 1880s theme park,” explains Ridenour, “you had to dress and to act just as they did in the that time period. I was asked to be the leader of the quilt and doll show exhibit. My husband was the extro­ vert, so he met the tour buses and would give ’em a line of malarkey.” Ridenour says she misses her husband every day but, when he died and she was left alone, she learned from those first forlorn days perhaps her greatest lesson. “That grief will kill ya,” says Ridenour who, through bereavement classes she was convinced to take at Barry Community Hospice, learned to transfer her focus from herself to others. “That’s very important because it gives me a reason to keep going on and help someone else.” Helping has become her defining work Marilyn Ridenour these days, even as she continues to recover and rehabilitate from a broken hip that she says cramped her style 18 months ago. She’s now a bereavement counselor, a Stephen’s minister, ladies circle church leader and a volunteer at Thornapple Manor. Her greatest pride and her best work comes from the individual counseling she provides to the lonely. “It’s amazing the number of people who never see family members and they’re des­ perately lonely,” she laments. “I’ve learned how to listen, to never advise, and to just hear their stories.” For the inspiring story that her life and work brings to all who meet her, Marilyn Ridenour is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Favorite author: Liz Curtis Higgs. Trait I admire in others: Friendliness. If I could have one wish: To have my husband back. Favorite teacher: Mr. Brisbin, Lansing Eastern High School. He taught American history and I loved it. That’s why I’ve got Women of the Civil War sitting there. Best advice ever received: Try not to do anything on the spur of the moment. Last time I was inspired: Every Sunday. I take something hope from church and Rev. [Mark] Payne’s Sermons. Movie hero: John Wayne. Favorite president: John F. Kennedy. If my life had a theme song, it’d be: I can’t remember the title but the lyric is “Make someone happy,” World’s greatest challenge: Peace. We desperately need it. If I had a do-over: I’d get my college degree. What I want to be when I grow up: A history teacher or an accountant. Advice I’d give a young person: Think strongly about college^ but don’t let it be a burden. Higher education is important, but not if it becomes a financial burden. Favorite TV show: “The Voice.” Maybe “Dancing with the Stars,” but I don’t like the skimpy outfits. I had to wear a dress and white gloves to church. Idea of perfect happiness: Being cheer­ ful every day and accepting things as they are. Trait I most despise in others: Gossip. Last time I was nervous: Today, this interview. I was thinking, 4What have I done?’ ‘ My guilty pleasure: Animals. My greatest achievement: Being able to talk to people. I was very shy. Now I enjoy being a liturgist at church. Who makes me laugh: It used to be my husband because he was such a clown. Now it’s our minister, he’s got a great sense of humor. Talent I wish I had: To play a musical instrument. Greatest thing about Barry County: People here are friendly. I’ve been here only 18 years, but it’s amazing how it’s grown. Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured4 because of his or her volunteer work, for a fun-loving personality or the sto­ ries he or she has to tell — or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; email us at news@jadgraphics.com; or call us at 269-945-9554 Once again, the county’s animal shelter has come under public attack for harboring too many cats. Overpopulation is a concern­ ing matter, but what disturbs me more is who’s been leading the latest round of criti­ cism and leveling vicious personal charges. Two weeks ago, Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker went before county commissioners during a committee-of-thewhole meeting and declared, “You have hired a cat hoarder as director of this facility.” Baker went on to give commissioners some dubious accounting numbers, saying the shelter had 144 cats of which 20 were fos­ tered out. “I know we want to have a no-kill shelter, but this is criminal and ridiculous to pen up this many animals,” Baker passionately charged. “The stench is ridiculous, and com­ plaints have been filed with the county health department and the department of agriculture. This borders on criminal, and we will be reviewing this with the prosecutor.” Come to find out, when Baker delivered his tirade to the county board, he hadn’t even visited the shelter. Then, after standing before commissioners and leveling accusations against the shelter, he left the meeting and took the county prosecutor to the shelter without even stopping at the welcome desk to ask if the director was available for a tour of the facilities. So, just who was he lobbying for? In an effort to have a better understanding of the situation, I visited the shelter Monday to discuss the accusations with Director Diana Newman. After a walk-through of the facility, I think I saw around 50 cats and 38 dogs at the shelter just waiting to be adopted. I also noticed a volunteer walking a dog and a man that Newman told me was on a jail release program cleaning the kennels. There was a distinct smell in the facility, but it’s an animal shelter and most people would expect animal odors. I wouldn’t classify it as a “stench” as Undersheriff Baker did when he addressed commissioners. ' I found Baker’s comments to commission­ ers two weeks ago to be insulting, when, not too long ago when the shelter was under the control of the sheriff’s department and com­ missioners were thinking about forming an advisory board for the shelter, Sheriff Dar t Lenf Told county commissioners he didn’t want “my officers to be micro-managed,” by some committee. . Baker and the sheriff’s department appar­ ently aren’t above micro-managing, though, given Baker’s compulsion to stick his nose into the shelter operation without talking to the director. After reviewing copies of the animal shelter population census, he felt compelled to ambush the facility at a county board meeting, totally ignoring management guidelines most department heads would be expected to follow. Apparently, Baker doesn’t realize that Newman answers to County Manager Michael Brown and county com­ missioners, not the sheriff’s department. If Baker was so concerned about the ani­ mals, why didn’t he ask to talk to Newman or give her a call before bringing it directly to commissioners? I don’t think he was interest­ ed in following protocol. It seems he was just setting the stage to put the shelter in a diffi­ cult situation. After visiting with Newman, I have no doubt that she cares deeply for the animals in the shelter since she is doing her best to find good homes or foster locations for the ani­ mals, rather than putting them down. In April 2008, when the shelter was under the control of the county sheriff’s department, the sheriff’s department ended up in the news for putting large numbers of animals down. At the time, officials blamed the problem on “canine influenza” which might have been the problem back then, but from what I wit­ nessed Monday, Newman is doing her best to keep the facility clean and provide a decent temporary home for these animals. In an article in last week’s Banner, Newman said, “I do not euthanize for space, What do you I do euthanize for illness and poor behavior.” Newman told me that she does her best to control the population, especially of cats, which is why she appeared before county commissioners Tuesday to request authoriza­ tion to take part in a new program that will allow the shelter to spay for free as long as the owner is willing to take responsibility for the animal. She said one of her goals is to educate pet owners throughout the county of their responsibility because the best way to control overpopulation is to have a pet spayed or neutered. There are a couple of questions I believe readers interested in this issue should consid­ er. • First of all, why wasn’t Baker, or even Leaf, at the county board meeting Tuesday when, just two weeks ago, Baker leveled his devastating list of criticisms against the shel­ ter? Secondly, where is the advisory board in all of this? When that committee was formed a few years ago, it consisted of the county animal control officer, a county board mem­ ber, a kennel operator, a rescue shelter opera­ tor, a member of the local Humane Society, a local veterinarian and a citizen at large. The idea of the committee was to oversee the gen­ eral operations of the shelter. If the system is working properly, county commissioners wouldn’t be taking their time at a regular meeting as they did Tuesday to discuss pro­ cedures and operational issues. Those should come before the animal shelter advisory board. Then the advisory board, along with the director, should report directly to the commissioners and address their concerns. If the advisory board structure is going to work, then commissioners need to give that com­ mittee enough authority to set guidelines for shelter operation and make sure the staff fol­ lows the rules. If procedures had been set and followed as they should have been, we wouldn’t be talk­ ing about all of this, again. It once more shows a failure by the county board to estab­ lish and follow good management principles. I’ve long admired Mahatma Gandhi’s observation that, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated,” and I often come back to it when I consider this issue. Our county’s animal shelter has been: plagued with a sordid history of mismanage­ ment. The idea of forming an advisory board with stakeholders at the table was a good idea, but now it’s time the county board stays / out of this and demands that the advisory board does its job in setting rules of operation and making sure they are followed. Then, in the weeks and months to come when the shel­ ter gets in the news, it will be for all the great things that are happening there, rather than more accusations and questions over its oper­ ation. As for Leaf and Baker, I also have some thoughts. Statistics show that methampheta­ mine use continues to be a problem in the county. Why not put the department’s time and attention into fighting one of the most powerfully addictive illegal drugs facing our county, rather than focusing on how we man­ age the county’s animal shelter? The spread of methamphetamine manufacture and abuse in Southwest Michigan impacts individuals, families and, most importantly, children. In neighboring Allegan County, the sheriff’s department says it spends nearly 90 percent of its time investigating meth cases. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department should redirect its time to issues that taxpayers expect it to solve. * I appreciate people who do their jobs with passion. I’d like to see Bob Baker use the emotion he’s expending on the animal shelter issue and direct it to illegal drug use, sales and manufacturing. Then we’d all — pets included — would have something to celebrate. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Inc. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: The Detroit Tigers open post­ season play today in Baltimore. The team must win three rounds of play to become World Series cham­ pions, How far will the Tigers advance? 15% To American League Championship 31% To World Series 0% To World Series Champions 54% They’ve already hit their limit For this week: Are pennies worth the effort? The U.S. Mint says it makes 13 billion pennies every year, but half disappear from circulation within a year, likely by people who think they’re too much trouble to carry around. In the 1930s, a penny was worth today’s dime; in the 1950s it was worth today’s nickel. Today, is it worth the trouble? □ Keep the penny □ Dump the penny �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — Page 5 Undersheriff should review history before making charges Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate vary on issue of life To the editor: , In light of the state of this great nation, I believe it behooves us as citizens to learn where the candidates who wish to be elected to represent us stand on issues of importance. I would like to address the issue of abortion and the stand our candidates for governor and for the U.S. Senate have taken on life and the denial of it through elective abortion. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder signed legis­ lation banning partial-birth abortions in Michigan. Democratic candidate Mark Schauer voted three times in the Michigan legislature to keep the practice legal. Snyder signed legislation to properly license and reg­ ulate abortion clinics, outlaw “webcam” abortions, require dignified treatment of fetal remains, and to require screening for abortion coercion. Schauer voted against requiring abortion clinics to be regulated as free-stand­ ing outpatient facilities. Schauer also voted against required reporting of health complica­ tions from abortions. Republican Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land opposes using bur tax dollars to fund abortions while Democratic candidate Gary Peters’voted to allow the federal government to use our tax dollars to fund abortions. Peters also voted against legislation to prevent fed­ eral tax dollars from going to health plans that cover abortions. Land opposes killing chil­ dren who, in the case of partial-birth abortion, are more bom than unborn. Peters voted three times in the Michigan Senate to keep the practice of partial-birth abortion legal .Land supports legislation to protect the lives of unborn children who are capable of feeling pain. Peters had a zero percent voting record on pro-life issues in Congress, including vot­ ing no to prohibit abortions after 22 weeks on pain-capable children. Land believes children shouldn’t be killed simply because their par­ ents want a child of a different gender. Peters voted no on federal legislation to ban sex­ selection abortion. To many of your readers, the issue of abor­ tion is not a critical one, but do we truly want someone to represent us who will turn their back on the shedding of innocent blood? I urge each person who votes to choose care­ fully the candidate they endorse and vote in good conscience. 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To the editor: For Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker to state at the county commission meeting that the amount of animals at the shelter is criminal seems to be hypocrisy coming straight from his department. Did Undersheriff Baker forget the previous actions of his department - the actions, or lack of, in the Tepper animal cruelty case of October 2012? Now, those actions betray the words spoken back then. Dar Leaf hired Marcy Tepper for the posi­ tion of deputy adviser of the shelter and her situation was a legal definition of hoarding. Sheriff Leaf also questioned what the big deal was in Tepper not being arrested in a timely manner. Animal suffered a terrible death at the Tepper residence, yet Sheriff Leaf found no reason to promptly arrest her. Leaf stated at the time that the charge was “just a misdemeanor,” but a misdemeanor is still a crime. Had the amount of animals exceeded ten, then it would have been a felony. We never knew how many animals were involved because the animals were destroyed while Sheriff Leaf led the public to believe.they were being autopsied at the MSU Veterinary Hospital. Could this have been a Career opportunities abound in state’s food and ag industry To the editor: I’m the director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, but I’m also a mom. And, like all moms, I want the best for my daughter. We’ve reached that point in her life where she’s exploring post-secondary education and career opportunities. While it’s her decision to make, I’m encouraging her to seriously consider a career in the food and agriculture sector. Opportunities abound in Michigan’s food and agriculture economy — from the farm field to the consumer’s plate. The sector’s impact on the state’s economy has nearly reached Gov. Rick Snyder’s goal of $100 bil­ lion annually — not to mention our exports into global markets have increased 85 percent over the past three years. Career possibilities span the sector, from herd managers, food scientists, lab techni­ cians, sales managers, bankers, meat cutters, grain traders and veterinarians to plant man­ agers, craft brewers, vintners and restaura­ teurs. Problem-solving, innovation and criti­ cal thinking skills are essential to every facet of our growing food and agriculture economy, from farm to fork. Earlier this year, Gov. Snyder and the Michigan Legislature added flexibility to the Michigan Merit Curriculum, ‘ offering Michigan kids an opportunity to explore job prospects in food and agriculture through par­ ticipation in career and technical education programs while maintaining important learn­ ing objectives. Now, career and technical edu­ cation programs can incorporate the bench­ marks of algebra II to fulfill the algebra II requirements; and, anatomy and agri-science were added as options for the science require­ ments. With less than 2 percent of our population directly tied to production agriculture, we need opportunities to introduce young people to the food and agriculture sector. These changes to the high school curriculum requirements help provide that link. Parents are given an awesome responsibil­ ity to guide their children as they grow into To the editor: A breath of fresh air, thank you, Fred Jacobs. In his Oct. 2 Banner opinion column, “Voters need to know more about the candi­ dates,” the Banner publisher used his skills and journalistic quality to take on a welcomed standard. To say the least, voters are indeed inundated with non-helpful propaganda in today’s political campaign and technologies. When it comes to evaluating candidates for leadership quality, promises and partisan dia­ logue is loaded upon us like cannon fodder, leaving us confused and frustrated. Jacobs cleared the muddy waters in the recapped interview with Bob Goodrich, Democratic candidate for U.S. representative. 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Box B • Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 MEMORIAL for RON MILLER A potluck memorial for Ron Miller will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at the Hastings Elk Lodge from 1 to 4 p.m. CONCERT EVENT & COSTUME CONTEST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 OVER $11,000 IN CASH & PRIZES TOP 20 COSTUMES WIN A PRIZE MLS# 14035680 DELTON-KELLOGG SCHOOLS 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS • $99,900 Come and see this great home with many BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY updates. Don't let the square footage fool HomeServices you. Michigan Real Estate Hosted by: CHADR0SL 269-377-1209 DOB SCHHEIDER - JON LOVITZ - TIM MEADOWS VETERANS OF SNL • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 TICKETS ON SALE NOW Available at FireKeepersCasinoHotel.com, by calling 877.FKG8777 or at the FireKeepers Box Office. . GET YOUR wstFon Firekeepers CASINO*HOTEL w ■ BATTLE CREEK g I-94 to Exit 104 } 1.1177 Michigan Avenue' I Battle Creek, Ml 49014 £ Must be 21. Management reserves.all rights. In Memory of • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT- Gary Munson, Delton THE STARS ARE ALL HERE. U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. John Jacobs It raised the bar on candidate transparency to a level we voters and taxpayers have longed to see. Jacobs’ refreshing perspective gives me continued hope that there is potential for a free and unbiased press in America. Although I do not always agree, I read Jacobs’ “In My Opinion” articles with interest each week. I praise Jacobs for his selfless candor in the Oct. 2 piece, knowing it takes insight and a degree of intestinal fortitude to step out in front of the crowd when he very easily could have remained silent. 77588209 State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov Devoted to'the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com Jamie Clover Adams, MDARD director Open House 12148 S. M-37 Oct. 12,2014 • 11:30-1:30 Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov The Hastings BcUHld" adults. Consider encouraging your child to explore opportunities in Michigan’s growing food and agriculture sector, be it through a four-year college degree, skilled trades pro­ gram or career and technical education pro­ gram. Michigan’s $96-billion-a-year food arid agriculture sector provides important career paths, so kids continue to have a bright future in our great state. Publisher’s ‘opinion’ on the mark, campaigns have voters frustrated ( Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. felony charge that our Sheriff’s Department swept under the rug? When Bob Baker stated at the Sept. 23 county commission meeting that the animal shelter is in criminal wrongdoing, he should have specified exactly what he meant. What are the criminal laws that the animal shelter is violating? As our Undersheriff, he should speak with fact, not with presumption and arrogance. Laura Christensen Wayland JOSH SCOBEY December 8th 1993 October 13th, 2013 It has been one long year since we've seen your face, heard your voice, kissed your cheek. Living our lives without you is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us, your heart was kind and true, and when we needed someone, we could always count on you. The special years will not return when we were all together, but with the love within our hearts, you will be with us forever. Love, Grandma & Grandpa Scobey, Sean, Kody, Jordan, Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Brenda, Aunt Jamie, Uncle Ryan, Jaxon, Leighton, and Grayson MILLER EXCAVATING would like to thank you for 32 Years of Service! After 32 years of service, Miller Excavating will no longer be operating. It has been a pleasure working with our customers and we have enjoyed the relationships we have built over the years. We would like to thank our old and new customers for their business and continued support. We cannot express how much it means that you have placed your faith and trust in us to have your business. We are so grateful for all of the great friends we have made over the years and it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye! It has been a wonderful 32 years serving you! Ron and Lorna Miller 77EQAnQQ �Page 6 — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. , CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Danny Quanstrom, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com'munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapel umc.org for more information. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269 '95-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945912L Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9 VO­ IGTS a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10*30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy.. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731­ 5194. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor MarkPayne. Office Phone: 269-.945.9574. Sunday, Schedule - Worship: 9 a.m. Tradditional & 11 a.m. Contemporary (Nursery Care is available through age 4); Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.; PreK5th grade Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; UpRight Revolt Youth Ministry (6th-12th grades) 5:30­ 7:30 p.m. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a FREE meal EVERY Tuesday from 5:00­ 6:00 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 MARGATE, FL - Forrest Henry (Hank) Bidelman, Jr. was Promoted to Glory on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. He was 70 years, 7 months and 7 days old. He is survived by his son, Frank (Janet) Bidelman of Nashville; his daughter, Stacy (Robert) Sinkeldam; his granddaughter, Ava Pasnon; and his grandson, Samuel Pasnon all of Boca Raton, FL. His former wife Carol (Wilkins) Bidelman, of Davie, FL; His sister­ in-law, Betty (Louie) Silsbee of Hastings; brothers-in-law, John (Pat) Wilkins of Hastings, and Jim (Jan) Wilkins of Tipp City, OH; nieces and nephews. "Hank” is originally from Hastings. He was the only child of Forrest and Edna (Elenbaas) Bidelman. He had been a resident of South Florida for 36 years. In his later years he enjoyed Skype, online golf, and made many friends around the world via the internet. His best friend was Hazel Fritz of Hollis Center, ME. He had retired from Florida Eagle Industries. Douglas Earl Helsel HASTINGS, MI- Douglas Earl Helsel, age 63, of Hastings passed away September 28, 2014 at MagnumCare in Hastings. Doug was bom in Hastings, on July 3, 1951, the son of Harold and Margret (Kurr) Helsel. Doug graduated from Hastings High School. He was employed by^ Haliburton seismigraphing for 18 years then moved to Eagle seismigraphing for four years, until his retirement. Doug enjoyed murder stories, copking for others, and going to Richies Koffee Shop. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Margret Helsel; his sister, Sharon Cross; and brother, Ed Welsch. Doug is survived by his spouse, Christine Helsel; son, Douglas (Cassie) Helsel, Jr. of Lousiana; daughters, Nancy Garcia of Texas, Kim Armenta of Florida; grandchildren, Shawn Helsel, Dominique Helsel, Katlyn Helsel, Dylon Helsel, Jade Helsel, Abby Marie Garcia, Justin Garcia, Brianna Garcia, Brian Armenta, and Noah Armenta; sisters, Sheila Hayes, and Sandy; brothers, David Welsch, Sonny Helsel, and Danny Helsel; brother-in-law, Mike Cross; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Fuller Cemetery, with Edwin Ford, officiating. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Sunday, October 12, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. October 12 - Men’s AA 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945­ 2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Church for All Ages 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Pastor Case VanKempen. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery, Children’s and Adult Sunday School available. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhaslings.prg This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Flexfab Donna Jean Sinclair Forrest Henry Bidelman, Jr. Hum AMWIESMEW BfesrWW 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 William A. Cheney I HICKORY CORNERS, MI - William A. Cheney I, of Hickory Comers, bom Dec. 24, 1926 at home in Delton, found true peace on Oct. 2, 2014. He owned and operated the Hickory Comers Garage for 60 years. He was a respected and treasured member of his com­ munity. AKA “The Mayor.” He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Janet (Asbury) Cheney; his parents, Carol and Clarence Cheney; three siblings, Myrtle, Mildred and Clarence Jr. and his son­ in-law, Gary. He was a past member of the Hickory Comers Fire Department and the Masons. Left behind with amazing memories of his life, his sisters, Dolly and Velda; his children, Lynn McCormick and her children, William and Carrie McCormick, Samuel McCormick, Katlynn McCormick and her fiance, Jason; William Cheney II and his children, Nicole DuShane, Zac Cheney, Amanda Thompson, Shawna and Jenna Cheney; Brent Cheney and Mike Horvarth, Beth Cheney and Frank Betts; his great grandchildren, Mikayla, Jaiylen, Aliyah, Madison and (the little boy) Austyn; many nieces and nephews and cousins. He was an amazing human being. Services to honor his life will be held at Hickory Comers Bible Church on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. Visitation with family from 2 to 4 p.m. with the service following. Donations can be made to the family for his final expenses with the remainder to be donated to Gilmore Garage Works. Audrey Elaine Thomas passed away peace­ fully at her home with her daughters by her side on October 5, 2014. Audrey was bom on November 24, 1926, the daughter of John Henry (Kid Buck) and Cecile Iva (Olson) McCrumb. She grew up in Battle Creek and attended Lakeview High School until her senior year, when the family moved to Hastings, graduat­ ing in 1944. During her senior year, she met her future husband, Richard Charles Thomas. They married on October 27, 1946, eventually pur­ chasing a dairy farm on Woodlawn Avenue, and upon retirement they built a new home on Bachman Road, in Hastings. They trav­ eled extensively during their 63 years of mar­ riage. Audrey was very active in 4-H, MMPA, Democratic Party, Charlton Park, Pennock Hospital and the Barry County Commission on Aging. She was preceded in death by her husband; Richard; son, Bryan, parents; and sister, Mavis Bowerman. Audrey is survived by daughters, Lynette (Karl) Kaiser, and Laurie Thomas, both of Hastings; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, and one great-great grand­ child; brothers, Gary (Kay) Slocum of Tuscon, AZ, Ronald (Darla) McCrumb of Bangor; and sister, Janice (Timothy) Fields of Ceresco. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 10, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Interment will take place at the Hastings Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Audrey's name may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. HASTINGS, MI - Donna Jean Sinclair, age 81, of Hastings, died on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Donna was born March 20, 1933 in Portsmouth, OH, the daughter of Homer A. and Margaret J. (Abrahams) Lewis. She moved from Ohio and graduated from Hastings High School in 1951. Donna married Norval E. Sinclair on March 20, 1955. She worked for Hastings Area Schools for 25 years and 19 of those years as a bus driv­ er before retiring. Donna loved to golf with her friends. She loved to bowl in her younger years. Donna and Norval enjoyed spending part of the win­ ter at Sandcastle Beach Club in Fort Myers, FL. Her favorite activity lately was having lunch on Fridays with girlfriends. Donna was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Homer and Margaret Lewis; husband, Norval E. Sinclair; and her daughter, Susan Sinclair. Donna is survived by her children, Michael (Patti) Sinclair of Hastings, Brian (Lisa) Sinclair of Middleville; her grandchildren, Courtney (JT) TerMors of Saginaw, Nicholas Sinclair of Hudsonville, David (Crystal) Stuart of Cedar Springs, Melissa (Brandon) Krieg of Delton, Adam Sinclair of Middleville, Ben Sinclair of TVfiddleville; great-grandchildren, Landon TerMors, Mackenzie TerMors, Hadassan Stuart, Laura Stuart, Marlena Stuart, and Riley Krieg; brother, Ron Lewis of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Her grandkids and great-grandkids were a great source of joy to her. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service was held Monday, Oct. 6, 2014 at Dowling Cemetery, 7325 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. Rev. Gary Newton presided. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or Pennock Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to sign the guest book or leave the family a message or mem­ ory at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. CATS, continued from page 1 keyless lock entries. She also thanked Geiger for his help in condensing the cat adoption form from six pages (two sided) to one and for making the form available online. She added, however, that the adoption process must be intensive so that placement of an ani­ mal is made to the correct home environment. Additional discussion addressed possible fees paid to rescue operations that take ani­ mals from the shelter, monitoring of the amount of pets in homes, and dog licensing fees and their allocation the county’s general fund. “I appreciate the effort Commissioners Dull and Geiger have put into working with Diana,” said Stolsonburg, in summation. “The animal shelter has been a work in progress, but we’re moving in the right direction.” In other business, the board: • Recommended approval at next week’s official meeting a new participation and mer­ chant agreement with GovPay, the county’s system of payment for customers using cred­ it and debit cards. The new agreement will reduce the cost of service to consumers. • Took no action on a recommendation to approve a bid for installation of a new rooftop HVAC unit at the former library building. Concerns about infrastructure investment ahead of final recommendations from the ongoing facilities review resulted in a sugges­ tion that the issue be reviewed at a future committee-of-the-whole meeting. • Approved, on a 5-1 vote, with Geiger dis­ senting, to recommend the county enter into a two-year fixed- rate contract for natural gas with Volunteer Energy Services. The agree­ ment will lock in a $4.85 per 1,000 cubic feet rate and will eliminate for the county the risk of spikes in natural gas market prices. Geiger explained his dissenting vote as due to “a lot of complaints about alternative energy suppli­ ers.” • Directed Deputy Court Administrator Ines Straube to return to a future board meet­ ing with her request that $55,006 be allocated to the 2015 trial court budget to increase staff for assistance in the collection of courtordered assessments. Because the request calls for funds from the as-yet unapproved 2015 county budget, Stolsonburg called the funding request’s timing awkward. He sug­ gested remarks from fellow commissioners indicated support for the request, especially in light of data presented by Straube that indi­ cated from Jan. 1 to June 30 alone, more than $330,000 is still to be collected from citizens with court-ordered assessments. • Recommended approval of a request to purchase a copy machine for the prosecutor’s office at a cost of $6,364. • Recommended approval of a 2014 budg­ et amendment transferring $304,195 in gener­ al fund revenues and expenditures. Of the transfer amount, $210,000 would come from the building rehabilitation fund for construc­ tion of the new maintenance building at Charlton Park. Brown told commissioners that this is the third budget amendment of 2014 and it will be followed by one or, possi­ bly, two more due to a potential decline in revenue estimates. • Appointed Snow and Stolsonburg as member representatives of the Kent, Allegan, Barry Workforce Development Governance Board. Commissioners will meet next for their official board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — Page 7 Bridge will be slid into place this weekend Dorothy Marion (Doolittle) Frost HASTINGS, MI - Dorothy Marion (Doolittle) Frost, who, on September 30, 2014 just celebrated 96 wonderful years here on earth, has joined her Lord in Heaven. On October 2, 2014 she was reunited with her husband, Howard Frost; her parents, LeRoy and Hazel Doolittle; her brother, Donald Doolittle; and her many friends. Dorothy moved to Hastings from Syracuse, NY in the late'30s. She met Howard Frost in Hastings and they were married August 19, 1939. They lived in Hastings for most of their lives; making their home at Barlow Lake in Middleville, in their later years. It was their special place. ) Besides her family she was the most proud of being a big part in starting the Volunteer Services at Pennock Hospital many years ago, which is still going strong today. She had been very active in the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, especially in the music programs, leading the youth choirs and singing in the Chancel Choir for over 50 years. Dorothy helped start the YMCA Camp Algonquin and volunteered in the YMCA of Barry County office for many years. She also worked for Dr. Pryor and at Southeastern school as a secretary. Dorothy was a wonderful mother, grand­ mother, great and great-great grandmother. Her family will miss her terribly, but the faith and love she passed on to her family will sus­ tain them until they join her in heaven. She is survived by her children, Sandi and Roy Carlson of Middleville; Don and Lee Frost of Traverse City; Karen and Clark Lincoln of Alma; grandchildren, Michael and Grace Carlson, Barb and Doug Hunt, Suzie and Brian Singer, Mark and Julie Carlson, Shannon and Wally Schneider, Joshua and Amy Lincoln, Adam and Emily Lincoln, Steve and Nikkie Frost, Andy Frost, Abigail Carlon, Scott and Kim Frost, Jeff and Veronica Frost, and Rebecca Frost and Eric Jackowski; 20 great grandchildren with two more on the way, and one great-great grand­ child; her sister in-law, Peg Doolittle and nephew, Ron Doolittle. The family wants to give a big thank you to the staff at Woodlawn Meadows for their love M-50 closed beginning tomorrow night ed to the new bridge since the spring. The old structure was demolished and, this weekend, the new bridge will be slid into place. Bridge slide technology greatly reduces the amount of time the bridge is out of service, said John Richard communications represen­ tative with MDOT’s Grand Region. M-50 (Alden Nash Avenue) will be closed over 1-96 at 8 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday as the next step in an engineering project being undertaken by the Michigan Department of Transportation. A new bridge was constructed adjacent to the^existing bridge and traffic has been divert­ At approximately 9 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday, two lanes of eastbound 1-96 traffic and one lane of westbound 1-96 traffic will exit and re-enter 1-96 using the off and on ramps at M-50. Right turns will be allowed from eastbound and westbound 1-96 to M-50. For more information, visit the project website,www.Michigan.gov/bridgeslide. To watch a video, visit www.youtube.com/watch ?v=Pa 1 audos 1 Uk Community Music School showcase is Saturday and care of Dorothy these past few years. She was very happy living there and loved you all very much. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Youth Ministries at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings; YMCA of Barry County; or Pennock Hospice. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at a date to be determined later. It will be held at the Fjfst Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M­ 37 HWY, in Hastings. Lauer Family Funeral Homes - Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway.in Hastings has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share condolences with Dorothy’s family at www.lauerfh.com. many musicians who will perform. Hors d’oeuvres, punch and raffles will be part of the program. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door. The hall is at the Barry Enrichment Center on Broadway and Church Street. The Community Music School in Hastings will host a showcase featuring the talents of its instructors and supporters Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall in Hastings. Doug Acker, Caitlin Maurer, Beth Lepak, Ellie Youngs and Jason Drake are a few of the j/ewborn babies Tyrian Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 14, 2014 at 5:36 a.m. to Devin and Stephanie Clark of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 19 inches long. Westin Joseph, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 12, 2014 at 6:23 a.m. to Mehgan Fox and Lance Laughey of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 1/4 inches long. Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital 12, 2014 at 11:57 p.m. to Hailey and Ronald Ogden of Hastings. 8 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. Corins Paul, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 10, 2014 at 7:50 to Amanda and James McQuem of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Oaklynn on Sept. Zalewski Weighing Paul Nathaniel-Belt Bartholomew, Orland, IN and Roxanne Mayree Giggy, Orland, IN. Julian Reade Lukic-Kegel, Mequon, WI and Stephanie Kay Radlinski, Milwaukee, WI. Marc Lawrence Osborn, Delton and Keli Anne Peterson, Saint Johns. Ryan Patrick Donner, Middleville and Heather Therese Roskamp, Middleville. Zachary Ryan Koon, Plainwell and Sierra Whitney O’Conell, Plainwell. Lawrence Richard Porter, Holland and Gloria Jean Halligan, Dowling. Thomas David Gillem, Bellevue and Rose Famham, Bellevue. Frederick Charles Vandenburg, Hastings and Cheryl Lea Rathburn, Vermontville. Douglas Wayne Ames, Battle Creek and Helen Joan Hynes, Hastings. Mark Daniel Tredway, Ionia and Amy Leanne Bronsink, Middleville. Spencer Cody Robinson, Hickory Corners and Jacqulene Renee Brandt, Hickory Comers. . Dennis Lee Warner, Battle Creek and Lilly Bell Winsor, Battle Creek. Richard Allen Frank, • Shelbyville and Tiffany Marie Juhas, Shelbyville. REQUEST FOR BIDS BARRY COUNTY=^nh Area TEA PARTY MEETING An alternate bid for SNOW REMOVAL AND SALTING of the sidewalks and parking tZNoofi to 3PM • Sat, Oct. 11,2014 lot may be submitted. “HOGWASH: An American Pig Tale” By: Baker’s Green Acres (DVD) New Location - New Time o Call... Gary L. Munson • Delton • 269-623-8464 . .............................. ................................. r—— ■ m HASTINGS, MI - Robert Jessie Stockham, age 83, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. Robert was born on August 19, 1931, the son of Irene (LuLa) (Jones) Stockham and Ruben (Jack) Stockham of Battle Creek. Robert attended Battle Creek Central Elementary, until the family moved to Nashville. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1949. Bob married his high school sweetheart Louise Maurer in 1950. He worked very hard all of his life, as a farmer, house painter, concrete pourer, was employed by Purina Chows and E.W. Bliss, were he retired. Bob traveled extensively for E.W. Bliss as a repairman. BoB became a catholic with his daughter, Renee in the 1960s and remained a faithful parishioner of St. Rose all his life. He served on the Hastings Township Board. Bob’s hobbies included his children's activ­ ities, hunting, fishing with his brother Bill, camping, gardening and wood cutting. Bob and wife, Louise were the host family at the Lake Gogibic State Park in the UP for many years, making many friends along the way. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Louise; and brother, Theodore (Wilma) Stockham. Bob is survived by his son, Stanley (Jody) Stockham; daughters, Renee' Stockham, Susanne (Mike) Stehr; brothers, William (Bobbie) Stockham; grandchildren, Joe, Jack, Tara, Patti, Matt, Tracy; many great-grand­ children, nieces and nephews. Bob was married for 50 years to his wife, Louise (Maurer) and then had the honor of being best friends with Barbra Morrison of Lake Odessa for many years. She < Was very caring and loving and the family is grateful for her care. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church or a charity of one’s choice. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings from 5 until 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at 11 a.m., at the St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Fr. Stephan Philip cele­ brant. Interment will take place at Hastings Township Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the interment at the church. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.gin bachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. An invitation to bid may be obtained at our website www.barry911.org or at the Barry County website www.barrycounty.org. Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Phyllis Fuller, Director at Barry County Central Dispatch, 269-948­ 4825 ext. 2, or fullerp@barry911.org. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the follow­ ing Boards/Commissions: HASTINGS, MI - Leo Reardon, Jr., at age 88 passed away on October 4, 2014 peaceful­ ly at home after a courageous six month battie with cancer. He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of 62 years, Ada; he was a lov­ ing father" to sons, Leo J III (Diane) of Rockford, and David A (Melissa) of Walker.; devoted grandfather to grandsons, Brad (Carol) Reardon of Columbus, MN; Matt (Rachel Wittrock) Reardon of Seattle, WA; Ryan and Nick Reardon of Walker; precious great-grandsons, Callum and Bennett Reardon of Columbus, MN; along with numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his parents Leo and Edna; sister, Margie Reavis and sis­ ters-in-law, Mary Powell and Laura Lykins. Leo was bom in Battle Creek on February 5, 1926 and moved to Hastings around 1950. He worked for Michigan Bell Telephone for 42 years as an installer/repairman. The family wishes to thank the staffs of Pennock and Spectrum Health Hospitals and Pennock Hospice. According to Leo’s wishes, he has been cremated and a private family burial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that remembrances be directed to the American Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Lauer Family Funeral Home- Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory or condolence with Leo’s family at www.lauerfhxom. Barry County Central Dispatch is soliciting bids for SNOW PLOWING for the 2014-15 season Deadline for bids is October 31, 2014 at 4 p.m. 77590165 CITY OF HASTINGS * y Barry County Community Mental Health Authorifa?_B_oard (1 position, partial term) Barry County Department of Human Services Board, (1 position) Community Corrections Advisory Board (1 position representing Communications Media) Solid Waste Oversight Committee (2 positions) Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 77589800 City of Hastings NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2014 PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN The Hastings City Council will conduct a public hearing as part of the regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear comment and make a determination on the 2014 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Further information is available by contacting the Community Development Director at City Hall dur­ ing normal business hours. Comments may be submitted in writing through October 13, 2014 at 5:00 PM or made in person at the public hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Telephone 269/945-2468 or TDD call relay services 800/649-3777. 77590174 Thomas E. Emery City Clerk REQUEST FOR BIDS Riverside Cemetery Tree Installation The City of Hastings is soliciting bids for the provision and installation of trees at various locations throughout Riverside Cemetery. Specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City’s best interest, price and other factors considered. Bids will be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 until 9:00 AM, on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package - “SEALED BID- Riverside Cemetery Tree Installation”. 77590U8 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVER The Barry County Road Commission has an opening(s) for a seasonal truck driving posi­ tion. A high school diploma or GED is required along with a Michigan commercial driver’s license with A&N endorsements. Applications can be picked up at the Barry County Road Commission office (phone 269­ 945-3449) at 1725 W. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml between 6:45 AM & 3:15 PM. A complete job description will be provided at the time of application. Applications will be accepted until October 16, 2014. The Barry County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. » 77589904 �Page 8 — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Furnished-by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES by Elaine Garlock Tonight is the meeting for the local histori­ cal society. The speaker will be Judy (Linebaugh) Huynh of Sebewa Township with a presentation on her recent trip to China. Judy is a retired educator, 4-H leader, champion of hunger causes, active member of Le Vai ley Church, and mother of sons who graduated from Lakewood High School. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Freight House Museum. Exhibits are still in place from the photography display at the end of September. There will be a speaker, library time, refreshments and announcements. The street decorations have grown to include pumpkins and other colorful addi­ tions to com shocks surrounding the lamp­ posts. The huge urns are filled with colorful mum plants. New benches have been added to the streets in the business section, thanks to donors who have covered the costs. Most are in memory of departed residents, but others are “in honor.” Plans are afoot for the capitol funds drive for the local trail that will run from the village to the middle school. Benches in the future likely will be added to the trail. Work in the library building seems to be taking a breather this week, partly due to weather conditions. The com that has already been harvested was likely chopped for silage. The com left standing will be harvested later and the ears picked, leaving shaggy stalks behind. The earlier com was cut near the ground leaving neat looking stubble a few inches high. The front steps project at Central United Methodist Church is now completed. Ketchums of Lake Odessa were the contrac­ tors. This is the third generation of Ketchum concrete craftsmen. Many sidewalks bear the Ketchum name, dating back to the years when Lyle Ketchum Sr. owned the business. Free movies at the Ionia Theater in coming weeks include “Wilderness of the West United States” Oct. 16 and “Tour of New Zealand” Oct. 23. The Tri-River Museum group will meet Tuesday, Oct.20, at the Belding Museum. Belding has hosted the annual luncheon in July several times but this is a first to host a monthly meeting at the Belrockton. Attention Hastings Area Residents The Hastings Area School District will be holding a Community Forum to discuss facility needs and potential solutions on Thursday, October 16 at the Middle School All Purpose room What are the key ‘USES’ of cash? As an investor, you may find that the ele­ ments of your portfolio that seem to draw most of your attention are stocks and bonds. After all, these investment vehicles, and oth­ ers derived from them, provide you with potential growth and income opportunities — which is why you invest in the first place. Yet, you also may find significant value in a more humble financial asset: cash. In fact, you might be surprised at the various ways in which the cash, and cash equivalents, in your portfolio can help you complete your finan­ cial picture. One way to understand the uses of cash is to look at the “USES” of cash. In other words, consider the acronym USES: HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Oct. 9 — Movie Memories enjoys “Heaven Can Wait,” starring Gene Tierney, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 — preschool story time digs dinosaurs, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 — Pinkalicious Party, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 — Mother Goose on the Loose (a story time for babies), 9:30; toddler story time learns about firefighters, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; Unplugged Game Night, 6 to 8; frugal living group talks about “Before the Box” (getting rid of all the packaging) with Christin Othmer, 6:15 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. • Unexpected expenses and emergencies — • Source of investment — You’ll want to You’ll need sufficient cash for situations such have some cash available in your portfolio — as a job loss, a home repair or an unplanned perhaps 2% to 3% of the portfolio’s value — medical expense. During your working years, to take advantage of investment opportunities you should keep three to six months’ worth of as they arise. Also, having even a small per­ living expenses in a cash account specifically centage of your portfolio devoted to cash can designed to meet unexpected expenses. Once modestly improve your overall diversification you’re retired, you may be able to get by on a — and a diversified portfolio is your best smaller emergency fund — up to three defense against market volatility. (Keep in months’ worth of living expenses, although mind, though, that diversification can’t guar­ you will need more for everyday spending. antee a profit or protect against loss.) • Specific short-term savings goal — Are So, there you have it: four key USES of you anticipating a big expense —a wedding, cash. Taken together, they provide some good a big vacation, a down payment on a new reasons to keep at least a modest “stream” of home, etc. — sometime within the next few liquid assets in your portfolio. years? If so, you’ll want to set aside sufficient This article was written by Edward Jones cash, with the exact amount depending on for use by your local Edward Jones Financial your specific short-term goal. Advisor. If you have any questions, contact • Everyday spending — It goes without Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. saying that you’ll need adequate cash for your everyday spending needs — groceries, utili­ ties, entertainment, mortgage/debt payments, o i uurvo and so on. Of course, while you’re working, The following prices are from the close you will probably handle most of these costs of business last Tuesday. 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Spartan Motors 4.75 +.08 Spartannash Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores Monday, November 3 at the High School Auditorium Both meetings held from 6:30 to 8:30pm Gold ■ Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 20.13 82.42 15.14 77.32 +.68 +1.66 -.39 +.83 $1)210.49 $17.21 16,719 789M +$1.29 +.15 -323 -151M HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, OWNERS OF LAND WITHIN THE GUERNSEY LAKE AQUATIC PLANG CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 14-1, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assess­ ment roll covering all properties within the GUERNSEY LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 14-1 benefitted by the proposed aquatic plant control project. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district within the aforesaid Guernsey Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 14-1, which district is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 5463 South M43, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $98,530. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Chief Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 S M43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, October 21,2014, at 6:00pm for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objections thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the spe­ cial assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the spe­ cial assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or personal appearance shall not be required. , PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk. 77590171 Deborah Jackson, Clerk Hope Township 5463 S M43 Highway Hastings Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464 NOTICES Bodys auto-correct is perfectly imperfect by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters My word processor is set up to deal with the errors I make when writing. The pro­ grammers who wrote the computer program knew I’d screw things up, so they built in corrective functions, such as spellcheck and the ability to simply backspace to delete typos. Those of us old enough to remember manual typewriters still sometimes marvel at the ease with which corrections in docu­ ments now can be made. Mother Nature also has a built-in correc­ tive function, one at work in organisms as simple as yeast and as complex as people. “Each human cell experiences 10,000 to 100,000 injuries or lesions in its DNA per day,” Professor Michael Smerdon of Washington State University told me recently. “And there are about 30 trillion cells in an adult human, which makes a lot of errors to correct in each of us.” To cope with all that error in the language of life, complex repair processes are at work within us every microsecond. Our cells have repair proteins that can correct errors in the genetic code. In other words, DNA is a fragile molecule, prone to prob­ lems, but nature copes by having repair capabilities in every cell in your body. Unfortunately, damaged DNA can block the activity of proteins, called RNA poly­ merases, that “read” the content of genes in DNA for making proteins. “Even small problems in repair can lead to major diseases,” Smerdon said. “There are regions in DNA that, if they get dam­ aged and are not repaired quickly, cause more problems than Other regions.” Diseases such as leukemia, breast cancer and colon cancer can result from faulty repairs. More rare maladies like Cockayne Syndrome and xeroderma pigmentosum are created by some of the same fundamental processes. Smerdon is nearing retirement. In recent years, he’s worked with a young man from China, Peng Mao, a post-doctoral researcher in Smerdon’s laboratory. In a recent article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Mao, Rithy Meas, Kathy Dorgan and Smerdon described how RNA polymerase can be helped to perform its corrective function. That is an important result, in part because someday ill people may be given agents that will increase the effectiveness of repair pro­ teins in the cell, “Repair will never be perfect,” Smerdon said. “If it were, there would be no muta­ tions and therefore no evolutionary change. We wouldn’t be here if all repairs were per­ fectly carried out. But it’s got to be pretty close to perfect to avoid disease.” For Smerdon, the recent publication in PNAS has been an extension of work he began 40 years ago when he was a post­ doctoral researcher himself. “I’ve been fortunate to live through major changes in molecular biology,” Smerdon said. “It’s been an exciting time in my field.” Improvements in laboratory techniques have been one factor leading to the advancement of molecular biosciences. Mao, the young post-doc, expects that many new techniques will be available to researchers when he is Smerdon’s age. “By the time I retire, more techniques will have led to new theories and a deeper understanding of DNA. repair systems,” Mao said. “And there will be applications to human medicine.” Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condi­ tions of a mortgage made by ROY M. SPRUNGER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to UNION FEDERAL SAV­ INGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS, Mortgagee, dated January 29,1997, and recorded on January 30,1997, in Liber 684, on Page 496, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Ten Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($61,110.41), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 6, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, ALSO SOUTH 1/2 OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF NORTH­ WEST 1/4, 1 ROD WIDE OFF NORTH SIDE OF SOUTH 1/2 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPTING: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT SOUTH 368 FEET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST 2182 FEET MORE OR LESS PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION, TO A POINT 458 WEST OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 952 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE, TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 862 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 643.5 FEET TO A POINT ONE ROD SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 1320 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 308.5 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag­ ing the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002665 VA (10-09)(10-30) 77590187 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES < Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XXIII They picked over a half bushel of hickory nuts in the cemetery. I helped Lora bring them to the house then. I went in the after­ noon again and worked ‘till night. I took up my dahlias in the cemetery and brought some of my dishes to the house and took up my dahlias in the yard and put them in the cellar, and I got 7 cabbages from Cairns and Morris, brought them down and put them in the cellar 5 cts. a head, 35 cts. and I got of Hurb Brown 6 little silvered shoes 5 cts. a piece 30 cts. I let Leta take my little express wagon home with her to take her books and dinner pail and I sent a lot of my lima beans to Nettie by Leta. Mrs. Judkins is up to Nettie’s. I done lots of outdoor chores today before cold weather comes. I got sausage and beef steak of George Colman from Hickory Comers 50 cts. worth. Mrs. Wilcox is husking com for Merrit Wood 2 cts. a bushel and has to bind her own stalks. Frankey Horton came tonight to ask me to go to a birthday party to Kate Blackman’s tomorrow afternoon. Saturday, Oct. 10 Mrs. Katharine Blackman’s birthday 49 years. It is a beautiful day today. I went to Eva Cairns. She was not at home so I went to Mrs. Nelson’s. She and I, we, went to Blackman’s to her birthday party. She was 49 years old today. They had a good supper. Mrs. Lewis here to pay their note 10.52 cts. John Cairns reckoned up the interest. Orra Storms 15 better today. I went in the cemetery and took some flowers and put on my 7 graves where my dead lays. I got a gallon of kerosene to Mr. Temples 10 cts. and I got a bushel basket to John Cairns’ 15 cts and a lb. of cheese to take to Kate Blackman for her birthday 35 cts. and a towel to take to the party. Some of them went up town and got her a chair and others got presents. There was 16 beside the children and Blackman and his wife. Willie Merlau here tonight. He brought his bicycle in here to have it safe. I have got a bad cold. I took 2 pills and Iva took 2 pills tonight. Gordon Flowers hurried today at Cressy Comers. Killed himself by taking morphine. NOTE: The Barry County U.S. Gen. web­ site lists a Gordon W. Flowers, who died Oct. 4, 1896 and was buried at Cressey Cemetery. He was bom Dec. 25,1864, so he would have been 31 years old. (To be continued) SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Committing fraud has serious consequences by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you’ve ever watched funny videos show­ ing thieves undoing themselves, or read weird news stories about criminals who do stupid things, you have an idea of how we feel at Social Security when we learn about some of the people who try (and fail) to defraud tax­ payers. Social Security’s employees and our Office of the Inspector General diligently work to uncover fraud and prosecute offend­ ers to the full extent of the law. We take fraud seriously. Here are some real Social Security fraud stories. Police rushed to the house of a Florida man who’d been shot in the face. The gunshot vic­ tim was in possession of about 250 stolen Social Security checks. He got batches of checks from a postal worker who was stealing them from the mail and had been selling the stolen checks on the street. The victim coop­ erated with authorities and received a sen­ tence of two years in federal prison for theft of government funds and theft of mail. A Maryland waterman falsely certified he was not working, even though he owned and operated two profitable fishing boats while collecting disability benefits. He racked up $36,691 in disability benefits and $35,610 in Medicare services. He has been indicted and faces up to 10 years in prison for theft of gov­ ernment property and five years in prison for making a false statement to Social Security and for improper receipt of benefits. A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to pocketing more than $304,000 of his deceased mother’s Social Security benefits for 40 years after her death in 1973. While Social Security employees are always on the lookout for fraud and have his­ torically been one of our best weapons against it, we also rely on you to let us know when you suspect someone is committing fraud against Social Security. They are, in fact, stealing your tax dollars. Reporting fraud is a smart thing to do. It’s easy to report fraud online by visiting the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse page at www.oig.ssa.gov/report. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. I This portrait, by Brigham studio in Plainwell, may be the one Hannah Falk refers to in her early October diary entries. Pictured are (from left) Opal Hyde, Hannah Falk, Lora Hyde, Leta Hyde, Nettie Hyde and Rankin Hyde. Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of herdife irr Praiti'eVtll^: She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, ‘Dock,’ or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan is her new “hired girl”. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paid for various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. Monday, Oct. 5 It is a nice day. Nettie and I and children went up to see Ella Nichols and mother a few minutes. Mrs. Brophy took care of Rankin. Nettie went to Dr. Copps and got her other tooth filled and cleaned. I went to Machchema’s and got 12 lbs. of lima beans to eat 7 cts. a ql 84 cts. and 12 bananas 12 cts. and 10 cts. of candy for Opal. She went with me. I went to Seymour Smith’s and got me a pair of shoes 2.25. a vace for Birdie Merlau 50 cts., a vace for Nettie Falk Hyde 65 cts., 3 dolls for Opal and one for Leta Hyde 15 cts. Nettie and I saw Mrs. Sarah Chamberlin. Opal and I, we stayed all night with Mary Jane Falk. Nettie and children and Chet Falk’s wife was there and Bell and Hazel Brophy was there. There was a big speech by James O’Donnel from Jackson and a pole raised for McKinley and Hobert here from Prairieville. I was at Plainwell. I was so sorry, I wanted to hear it so bad. I went in Chamberlin’s Bakery. I got some white cookies and chestnuts, English walnuts and candy for the girls. Byron Hughes is real sick. Dr. Hyde was there to see him today to Otsego. Tuesday, Oct. 6 It is a nice day today. Today we all came home from Bell Brophy’s, got a letter from Miss Etta Ray from Milo. She wanted to come and work for me but I had a girl so I dropped a line to her to let her know. I went after my mail. I got the Interocean and Weekly Telegraph and the Christian Herald. I gave Mr. Higgins 50 cts. and told him to send his Prairieville Press to Mr. George W. Collier for one year for me then I went to Mort Jones’ house and paid him one dollar for 4 rolls of brass strips to put by the edge of my oil cloth. Mort has sold his hardware store to Lorain Loveland for he is so lame and bad. Mrs. Judkins has come back tonight. Wilber Silcox was here tonight to see Mrs. Judkins. She gave him Theodore Judkin’s photo on tin type. I stopped in to Mrs. Smith’s and got a quart of milk tonight. Iva made 2 apple pies. Wednesday, Oct. 7 It is a real nice day today. Mrs. Crawford here all day. May and Vida Van Horn here; Mrs. Russell here twice today. John Keelos’ wife here. I gave her some seeds and some roots. Tip and little Fred Ketchum here. Tip brought me my potatoes and WillHavins drew me a load of wood. I gave little Fred my photo and a little silver shoe and some candy. Then I went up town and got 5 cts. worth of candy for Fred. I gave Mrs. Judkins 4 little silver shoes for her girl and 3 daughter-in­ laws. I took Nettie’s letter to the office and put in 15 cts. for a catalog to Montgomery Ward and Co. Mrs. Wilcox here a while. I went to Mort Jones to see him and got 5 little shoes of Hurb Brown 5 cts. a piece and a watermelon 5 cts. and 12 lbs. of sweet pota­ toes to Mr. Nelson’s for 25 cts. Leta and Lora staid here all night. Clara Cramer here. I gave her some roots. Dr. Hyde here tonight and brought the girls’ night dresses. Willie Merlau here tonight. He had a new wheel. He gave 45 dollars with express and all. I took up that peach tree and set it out and some raspberry bushes and picked the grapes off from my vine. I cut and we ate one melon. Orra is not so well. Byron Hughes’ and wife is real sick. Robert Vanvalkenburg gave me a nice stone that he found by the road side. I got of John Cairns 13 of Mr. Judkins’ photos and 12 of our group. Leta, Lora, Opal, Rankin, Nettie and I, 6 of us 4.50 cts. Thursday, Oct. 8 It is a little cooler, we had a big frost last night. Mrs. Cahill and Susie Bailie Deprester here. Mrs. Higgins and her blind mother was here. Mrs. Russell here, Louisa Johncox Bailie here and her baby. Mrs. Russell rode home with Louisa. Lovina Nosley here. Mrs. Judkins rode home with her so far as Nettie Hyde’s. So did Leta. Lora rode home with Mrs. Johnson. Leta and Lora staid with me last night. Iva and I, we got the morning glory vines all down from the wire screen and saved a lot of seed. I gave Vine some of the seed. Willie Merlau here and left a crock here of Frances’ ‘till they came down with a buggy. Ann Jones here. Josie Loveland here. A man here a peddling step ladders and lots of different things. I took my lilly in the house and my amarillas and fairy lilly in the house and put my boards under the porch and swept the walks and porches all off and I took some wax vine to Mary Jones and gave some to Mary Smith and I stopped and paid John Cairns 4.50 for the 2 dozen photos of Mrs. Judkins and of our group. Iva and I, we went and got my mail tonight. Will Havins drew me a load of my wood. I got a watermelon of John Cairns 4 cts. Press Flowers’ boy took morphine last night and died this morning. Dr. McLeay there. Friday, Oct. 9 Hurb Brown gave me Blaine’s speech and Willie gave me another man’s speech to read. Willie Merlau here tonight. It is a real nice day today. Leta came to school and ate dinner with Iva and 1.1 went in the cemetery to work this forenoon. Leta and Lora came up there. 77589924 TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING _ WALNUT RIDGE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT .... SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE MS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, has determined to undertake road improvements (paving) to Walnut Ridge (the “Improvements”) to serve properties located within the Walnut Ridge Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 (the “District”), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended. The Township Board has tentatively determined that all or part of the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: WALNUT RIDGE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Lots and parcels numbered: 09-020-044-30 09-020-045-00 09-030-006-00 09-030-006-10' 09-215-001-00 09-215-002-00 09-215-003-00 09-215-004-00 09-215-005-00 09-215-007-00 09-215-008-00 09-215-009-00 09-215-010-00 09-215-011-00 09-215-012-00 09-215-013-00 09-215-014-00 09-215-016-00 09-215-017-00 09-215-018-00 09-215-019-00 09-215-020-00 09-215-020-01 09-215-023-00 09-215-024-00 09-215-025-00 09-215-029-00 09-215-030-00 09-215-031-00 ♦ Map of Special Assessment District I Boundary of Proposed Walnut Ridge Private Road Improvement J Special Assessment District No. 1 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing at a spe­ cial meeting of the Township Board on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., at the Johnstown Township Hall, 13641 S. M-37 Hwy., Battle Creek, Michigan, within the Township, to hear and consider any objections to the proposed Improvements, the District and all other matters relating to said Improvements and the District. • TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Dated: September 27, 2014 . June Doster, Clerk Township of Johnstown �Page 10 — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — The Hastings Banner months of probation and pay $758 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of resist­ ing, obstructing or assaulting a police officer was dismissed. Thomas Anthony Mathis, 46, of Dowling, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Aug. 27 to assault, resisting or obstructing a police officer. He was sentenced Oct. 1 by Judge Amy McDowell to 12 months in jail with credit for 19 days served. He will wear an electronic monitoring device in lieu of spending his sentence in jail. McDowell also ordered he wear an alcohol-detection device for six months, receive substance abuse treat­ ment, cognitive behavior therapy and relapse prevention. He also must attend Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous three times per week. In addition, he must serve 36 Bart Charles Hawblitzel, 43, of Wayland, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while impaired. He was sentenced Oct. 2 in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge McDowell. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 18 months of probation. His jail time will be served with an electronic monitor rather than in jail. He must attend Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous twice a week and receive substance abuse assessment and must pay $266 in court fines and costs. and treatment. Hawblitzel was given credit for two days served in jail and ordered to pay $798 in court fines and costs. A second charge of operating a motor vehicle while impaired was dismissed. John Brent Centers, 64, of Hastings, plead­ ed no contest Aug. 28 to attempted obtaining of a controlled substance by fraud. He was sentenced Oct. 1 in Barry County Circuit Court with his driving privileges sanctioned per the secretary of state. He must pay $348 in court fines and costs. Jeffrey Allen Sadler-Purchis, 19, of Lyons, was sentenced Oct. 1 to between 36 and 240 months in prison after pleading guilty to oper­ ating and maintaining a meth lab and use of police radio or scanner in the commission of a felony. Judge McDowell said she will not oppose boot camp for Sadler-Purchis. He was given credit for 151 days already served in jail Stanley William Ziny, 43, of Ada, pleaded guilty Aug. 27 to failure to pay child support. Continued next page Rotary Club announces winners of annual raffle STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 13-130582 DE Estate of Walter James Crandell, Dec. Date of birth: 01-02-1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Walter James Crandell, died 01-03-2009. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Estate will be forever barred unless presented to Beverly Kay Oleneack and Edward Floyd Crandell, Co-Personal Representatives, or both the Probate Court 206 West State Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the Co-Personal Representatives within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: September 25, 2014 William G. Maybee (P24820) ' William G. Maybee, P.C., 834 King Hwy., Ste. 107 Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 269-903-2606 Beverly Kay Oleneack and Edward Floyd Crandell 5695 North 39th Street and 3239 Woodschool Road Augusta, Ml 49012 and Middleville, Ml 49333 269-731-4061 77589890 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RAYMOND L. GUILD JR., A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 3, 2003, and recorded on July 10, 2003, in Document No. 1108241, and re-recorded on September 23, 2014 in Document No. 2014­ 008955, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($55,876.55), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premisesy-nr par of them; arpum vendue At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings; Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on October 30, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of that part of the Southeast quarter of Section 4 which lies North of the County Road running East and West through said quarter section; thence North 432 feet; thence East 200 feet; thence South 432 feet; thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, pr as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, PC. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002612 FHA (10-02)(10-23) 77589948 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT * 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad A. Dutcher and Laura K. Dutcher, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger with CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2003 and recorded November 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1136462, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six and 57/100 Dollars ($132,156.57) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Block 6, Lincoln Park Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 55, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period; Dated: October 2, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-013320 ” (10-02)(10-23) 77589929 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 14026785-NC In the matter of MEGAN LUCILLE BRITTEN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On October 29, 2014 at 1:30 p.m., in the Barry County Trial Court, Family Division Courtroom, 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 before the Honorable William M. Doherty, Judge, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Megan Lucille Britten to Megan Lucille Boyd. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Date: 09/19/2014 * Charlene Britten & Archie W. Boyd 14120 Wing Road Bellevue, Ml 49021 (269) 763-2763 77590163 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a d.ebt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: David A. Heynig and Shannon D. Heynig, Husband and Wife to MMS Mortgage Services, LTD, Mortgagee, dated January 30, 2002 and recorded February 13, 2002 in Instrument # 1074870 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., by assignment dated February 4, 2002 and recorded February 13,-.2002 in Instrument # 1074871 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Five Thousand Eighty-Five Dollars and Nine Cents ($95,085.09) including interest 2% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on October 16, 2014 Said premises are situated in Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are 56?MddJ^ye,^w^JAddition No. 3 to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 26, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 307 Whippoorwill Ct, Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the proper­ ty is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for dam­ aging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 9/18/2014 ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc., successor by merger to CitiMortgage, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-08062 (09-18)(10-09) 77589750 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Thick and Jennifer Triick, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2010 and recorded June 21, 2010 in Instrument Number 201006210005965, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six and 63/100 Dollars ($76,186.63) including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, Daniel Striker's Addition to the Village of Hastings (now City), according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, irt which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 2, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-014567 (10-02)(10-23) 77589907 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig A. Meeth, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to PNC Bank, National Association, successor in interest to National City Real Estate Services, LLC, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, Inc., formerly known as National City Mortgage Co., successor by merger to First of America Loan Services, Inc., for­ merly known as First of America Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated June 3, 1996, and recorded on June 24, 1996 in Liber 664 on Page 678, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seven Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Four and 67/100 Dollars ($7,674.67). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 12 of Ruse's View, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, Page 57, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during, the pedethption period. - -;• -08 aiiuC tevhO Dated: September 18, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 ' File #442407F01 (09-18)(10-09) 77589721 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David S. Rinehart and Ruthann G. Rinehart, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Washtenaw Mortgage Company its successors ansd assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 31,2003, and recorded on February 26, 2003 in instrument 1098451, and assigned by said Mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Three and 29/100 Dollars ($192,293.29). ' Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 16, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant North 00 degrees 30 minutes West, 1221.00 feet from the South 1/4 post of said Section. Said point also being the Northeast corner of the recorded Plat of Warren Acres, as recorded on Liber 3 of Plats, on page 96; thence West along the North line and extension thereof of Lot 13 of said Plat of Warren Acres, a distance of 308.00 feet; thence North 26 degrees 57 minutes 52 seconds West, 190.73 feet; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes West, 380.00 feet; thence East 393.00 feet to said North and South 1/4 line; thence South along said 1/4 line 550 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days' from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 18, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #444334F01 (09-1 8)(1 0-09) 77589716 Ivana Judono, a Rotary exchange student from Indonesia, draws winning tickets during Monday’s meeting as Rotary President Brent Cowan, center, and committee chair Tim Girrbach look on. Judono is a student at Hastings High School. place, $150 Deb Button; third place, $125, Chris Silverman; fourth place, $100, Patty Woods; fifth place, $75 Danny Briel; and sixth place, $50 Bosley Pharmacy. The tickets, which sold for $5 each, raised funds the club will use to support various community projects, such as the Splash Plaza, Charity House, Christmas baskets, bike hel­ met giveaway, scholarships and leadership programs, as well as worldwide causes, including polio eradication, water filtration and education. The final fundraising total is still being tabulated. The annual Hastings Rotary Club raffle that began in August finally came to a close Monday afternoon when the club announced winners. The grand prize, valued at $1,000, went to Tom Wilt of Hastings. He wilf now get to choose between a crossbow from Al and Pete’s Sport Shop, an HDTV or a washer and dryer from King’s Electonics and Appliances, a garden tiller and lawn mower from MC Supply, a DeWalt tool package from Barry County Lumber or a $1,000 gift card from Hodges Jewelry and Gifts. Winners of other prizes included: second Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home I farm / busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 CENTRAL BOILER E­ CLASSIC OUTDOOR FUR­ NACES. Heat your entire home and hot water. EPA qualified. Call today about limited time, money-saving offers! D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers 616-877-4081. Estate Sale SALES: ESTATE/MOVING by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. For Rent MIDDLE LAKE RENTAL, lbr, apartment, includes, washer, dryer, stove, refrig­ erator, dishwasher, central air, $675 a month plus secur­ ity. Ask for Joe (269)838­ 2650. 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He must pay $708 in court fines and costs. Justin Joshua Miller, 32, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to possession of less than 25 grams of a controlled substance. He was sen­ tenced Oct. 1 in Barry County Circuit Court Oct. 1 to six months in jail and 36 months of probation. His jail sentence will be suspended upon completion of a residential treatment Middleville home hit by bullet A 35-year-old Middleville man reported his home on Bonny Hills Drive had been hit by a bullet. He told sheriff’s deputies his wife called him earlier in the day, saying there was a lot of shooting going on near their home in the state game area off Harris Creek Road. A bullet reportedly struck the north side of the home, breaking a single pain of glass in a bathroom window. The bullet was lodged in the window frame and was recovered by officers. The incident was reported Sept. 29 at about 5:30 p.m. Suspicious man reported at Nashville home A Nashville woman reported a suspicious situation at her home Oct. 1. She told Barry program. He was credited for 72 days already served in jail and must pay $733 in costs and fines. An additional charge of maintaining a meth lab was dismissed. Kevin James Tobias, 50, of Vermontville, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Aug. 20 to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He was sentenced Oct. 1 to six months in jail and 36 months of proba­ tion. Judge McDowell ordered his sentence be served on an electronic monitor rather than in jail and he must wear an alcohol-monitoring device for six months. He also must attend County Sheriff’s deputies that a man stopped at her home and said he was with her mortgage company and was verifying the identify of people living at the property. The woman thought it seemed odd and decided to notify police as a precaution. Elderly woman recognizes scam attempt An elderly Hastings woman knew a phone call she received was a scam and repotted it immediately to county sheriff’s deputies. The woman said she received a call requesting she go get a money gram for $212 and wire the money. Once the money was wired, she would receive a new car and $35,000. The woman told police she knew immediately it was a scam call and she did not offer any information to the caller, nor did she send any funds. The incident was reported Sept. 25. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH ■ - WEST 4: 8 V. A 5 .i . - ♦: AK 10 8 5 4»: 10 7 4 2 4: 3 V: J 6 3 ■ - - 4: K J 10 6 4 2 ♦: 9 7 6 Q SOUTH 4: AQ9 7 5 V: K Q 9 7 ♦:2 #:K85 Dealer: North Vulnerable: Neither Lead: KV North Pass Dbl East 24 Pass South Pass Pass West Pass Pass Today’s South showed great restraint when East opened the bidding with a Weak Two Spade bid. Promising six spades and little more, East stepped into a hornet’s nest when South smoothly passed with five good spades and 14 high card points. South was hoping that Partner North would reopen the bidding with a Take Out Double. With little to help Partner East, West passed and North, with twelve total points, did reopen the bidding with a Take Out double informing Partner South that she was short in spades but could support the other three unbid suits. East passed, and South pounced on the Take Out Double and turned it into a “Hungry Double,” a penalty double by passing. Alas, for East, there would be little smiling after this hand. South’s choice of a lead was the standard lead of the top of a strong sequence. South led the KV, and North encouraged with the 5V. The trick held, and South led the 7V to North’s waiting AV for trick number two for North/South. North led back the 2*, and South won with the 9V for the three tricks in the heart suit. On trick number four, South shifted to his singleton diamond and led the ?♦. North won both the A4 and the K4 for two more tricks for North/South. On the sixth trick, North led a small diamond and South promptly trumped with a small spade. North/South had taken the first six tricks in a row. With nothing to lose, South led the final heart, the QV, and North played the 84 forcing East to win with the 104 for East/West’s first trick of the hand. East next led the K4 losing to South’s A4 and the seventh trick for North/South. East would win the on the next trick and two more trumps trick for a total of four tricks taken. North/South would end up with nine tricks doubled for an expensive loss for the East/West team. What was the final outcome for the East/West team? Down four tricks, East/West suffered a minus 800 point loss and a bottom board. North/South vaulted to the top on this hand by being patient and by playing exceptional defense. They limited East to just the four tricks that East managed to pick up. East, of course, was dazed by the outcome of the hand. Usually a weak two bid does not end up so disastrously, but this time, South, by passing smoothly and hoping that North would reopen the bidding, found the right contract to defend and to clean up. South was hungry indeed, and the Take Out Double converted to a Penalty Double paid huge dividends for the North/South partnership. What are the takeaways for today’s hand? With East jumping into the bidding with an obstructive bid, South was in no position to bid. A double from the South hand would have been taken as a Take Out Double, and North/South would have been hard-pressed to find a fit in one of the other three suits. Even if they had ended up in hearts, the best that they prob­ ably could have taken was eight or nine tricks, and a paltry score of 110 or 140 instead of the 800 that they gained. Having a partner bid with good points, even though she had passed originally, was the key play here. When North reopened the bidding and was not content to let East steal a 24 contract, she set the stage for South to either bid or convert the Take Out Double into a Penalty Double. While East/West were commiserating over their bad luck, North and South were pleased with their partnership agreement to reopen the bidding if one of them ended up in the Pass Out Seat, the last spot before the auction is finished and the con­ tract is set. In today’s hand, that is the way North/South played it, and they ended up with a top board. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Edmund Charles Lane, 27, of Hastings, pleaded no contest to attempted embezzle­ ment of more than $1,000 but less than $2,000 from a vulnerable adult. Lane was sentenced by Judge McDowell Oct. 1 to three months in jail and 12 months of probation. His jail term will be suspended and probation may be terminated upon full payment of all costs and fines after six months. A second embezzlement charge was dismissed. Jacob William Pallett, 31, of Delton, plead­ ed guilty to probation violation Oct. 1 in Barry County Circuit Court. Judge McDowell ordered Pallett to continue the 36-month pro­ bation term as ordered in July 2012 for a home-invasion charge. He also must pay $1,557 in court fines and costs. LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN , & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICKY PARKER and SANDRA PARKER, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 18, 2011, and recorded on August 2, 2011, in Document No. 201108020007351, and re-recorded on May 27, 2014 in Document No. 2014-004934, and assigned by said mortgagee to Village Capital & Investment LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage’there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Seven Cents ($118,539.07), including interest at 4.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 6, 2014 Said prem­ ises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 25, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, A PARCEL DESCRIBED AS START­ ING AT THE SUNFIELD AND WOODLAND TOWN­ SHIP CORNERSTONE AT THE BARRY AND EAS­ TON COUNTY LINE; THENCE SOUTH 198 FEET; THENCE WEST 220 FEET; THENCE NORTH 198 FEET; THENCE EAST 220 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. Village Capital & Investment LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive,. Suite 30CL Farminaion„Hi.llSiJ^^48335... DM1.000118 FHA (10-09)(10-30) 77590182 EAST V: 10 8 4 ♦: Q J 4 3 AJ 9 6 3 Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous three times per week and receive substance abuse treatment and relapse pre­ vention. He was credited with two days served in jail and must pay $1,258 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of oper­ ating a motor vehicle while his license was revoked or suspended was dismissed. NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU* ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the Plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return pf the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 14-115CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 25th day of August, 2014, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was the Plaintiff and Susan VanHorn and Gabriel VanHorn were the Defendants. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $154,999.01, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 5.875% and other amounts recover­ able pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff/deputy sher­ iff or county clerk/deputy county clerk, to the high­ est bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 13th of November, 2014 at 1:00 pm, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the Charter Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as Beginning at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; Thence North 355 Feet along the East 1/8 line of said Section 27; Thence West 691 Feet at right angles to said East 1/8 line; Thence North 644 Feet parallel with said East 1/8 line; Thence West at right angles 629 Feet more or less to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 27; Thence South 990 Feet, more or less, to the center post of said Section 27; Thence East 1320 Feet more or less to the place of beginning. Except: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; Thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 01 Seconds East, 2639.12 Feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section to the center of said Section; Thence South 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 34 Seconds East 998.14 Feet along the East-West 1/4 line to the point of begin­ ning; Thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minute 43 Seconds East 354.74 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 17 Seconds East 325.00 Feet to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; Thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 43 Seconds West 355.00 Feet to said 1/4 line; Thence North 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 34 Seconds West 325.00 Feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes over the Southerly 66 Feet thereof. Subject to an ease­ ment for public Highway purposes over the Easterly 33 Feet thereof for Mckeown Road. Tax Parcel ID: 06-027-001-50. More commonly known as: 2460 McKeown Rd, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-5422 T# 436132L02 (09-25) (10-30) .. 77589838 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Matthew Brian Braat, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to First Place Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 6, 2012, and recorded on July 16, 2012 in instrument 2012­ 002195, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Six and 81/100 Dollars ($205,966.81). ‘ Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 30, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 20 Acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, ■pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 25, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C, Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425189F03 (09-25)(10-16) 77589825 notmdrotWrtaagrForeciosuTrsair^— THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condi­ tions of a mortgage made by Thomas E. Dunn, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor in interest by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 1, 2003, and recorded on May 28, 2003 in instru­ ment 1105276, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Seven and 39/100 Dollars ($109,347.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 16,2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A part of Lot 32 of Supervisor's Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 3, described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Jefferson Street, which lies South 00 degrees 11 minutes West, 66.0 feet from the Northwest corner of said Lot 32; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes East, 362.04 feet to the center of Fail Creek; thence South 37 degrees 40 minutes 44 seconds West, 142.6 feet along said center; thence South 32 degrees 45 minutes West along said center, 138.8 feet to the Shriner Street; thence North 43 degrees 45 minutes West, 289.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 11 minutes East 24.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such Sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 18, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #444155F01 (09-18)(10-09) 77589705 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frank Burns and Vera Burns, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 28, 2004 and recorded June 14, 2004 in Instrument Number 1129200, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred ThirtyTwo and 66/100 Dollars ($105,432.66) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 08 minutes 51 seconds East 1910.09 feet from the West 1/4 Post of Section 9; thence contin­ uing North 00 degrees 08 minutes 51 seconds East 220.00 feet along said West line; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 09 seconds East 400 feet; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 51 seconds West 220 feet; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 09 seconds West 400.00 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period; Dated: October 2, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-013784 (10-02) (10-23) 77589897 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT'A DEBT ANyW0R>ATT0N WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rodney A. Alman and Nancy A. Alman, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated January 13, 2006, and recorded on January 23, 2006 in instru­ ment 1159195, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to CARRING­ TON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 51/100 Dollars ($167,858.51). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some, part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 6, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 24, Town 1 North,. Range 9 West, distant 1056.00 feet North of the Southwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 24; thence North along said North and South 1/4 line, 126.00 feet, more or less, to a point which lies 1490.60 feet South of the North 1/4 post of said Section 24; thence East 500.00 feet; thence North 435.60 feet; thence East 100.00 feet; thence South 727.00 feet, more or less to a point which lies 891.00 feet North of the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of Section 24; thence West 336.00 feet; thence North 165.00 feet thence West 264.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 9, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #437646F03 (10-09)(10-30) 77590137 �Page 12 — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — The Hastings Banner ■ Irish beat Delton in league’s Squires win dual with TK-Hastings girls final boys’ soccer tourney Delton Kellogg's Jimmy Stiegler (left) fights to catch Comstock’s Jacob Vreeman from behind during Wednesday’s KVA Tournament semifinal contest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team was downed in a dual for the first time in more than three full seasons Thursday, falling 97-89 to Calvin Christian in Hastings. The Trojan girls bounced back to best the Squires Saturday at the Ottawa Hills Invitational though, finishing in second place behind Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The TK-Hastings girls and the Calvin Christian girls were tied 39-39 after the div­ ing competition Thursday, but the Squires took the lead for good with Erin Brink and Liliana Estrella finishing first and second in the 100-yard butterfly. Estrella also helped the Squires win the final two relay races. Estrella, Grace Frederickson, Meghan Penninga and Kelsey Heitzman won the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:47.58 and Estrella, Brink, Frederickson and Jordan Enders won the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3:58.47. Calvin Christian was also third in each of those relays, and had the second and third place teams in the 200-yard medley relay to start the night. The TK-Hastings girls won that first relay, with the team of Lauren Kroells, Libby B etcher, Hayley B ashore and Katie Beauchamp finishing in 2:00.24, less than two seconds ahead of the Squire’s top squad in the race. All three relays were decided by less than two seconds. TK-Hastings and Calvin Christian each had an event with the top three finishers. For TK -Hastings it was the diving competition where Raelee Olson won with a score of 153.25, with Macey Acker second with a score of 136.70 and Caytie Sprague third at 130.70. Calvin Christian had the top three in the 50-yard freestyle, led by Kelsey Heitzman who won in 27.09. The TK-Hastings girls won five other indi­ vidual events, and seven of the 12 events overall. Betcher won the 200-yard individual medley in 2:24.38 and the 100-yard breast­ stroke in 1:11.02. Kroells won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:07.82 and the 100-yard freestyle in 57.93. Jennifer Tuokkola took the 500-yard freestyle for TK-Hastings in 5:52.41. Tuokkola was one of two winners for the TK-Hastings team Saturday at Ottawa Hills. Tuokkola took the 500-yard freestyle in 5:49.79. Teammate Lauren Kroells won the 100-yard freestyle in 58.87. Kourtney Dobbin speeds through the water during the 200-yard freestyle race Saturday at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Hayley Bashore races to the wall during the breast­ stroke leg of the 200-yard individual medley Saturday at the Ottawa Hills Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Grand Rapids Catholic Central girls took seven of the 12 events to win the meet with 422 points. TK-Hastings was second with 369 points, followed by Calvin Christian 348, Muskegon Catholic Central 293, Grand Rapids Union 252.5, Wayland 246.5, Ottawa Hills 138.5 and West Catholic 129.5. Tuesday Trios Team Turkey 20-4; Shirlee’s Grands 19-5; X Women 19-5; Sue’s Team 15-9; 2 Guys and a Lady Animal House 9.5-14.5; Moore Cubcx ~ . v Mexican Connexion 6-18; Coleman Agency 4-20. • High Game - Derek 268; Devin M. 257; Derric M. 240. High Series - Derrick M. 675; Derek 666; Jeff 625. Delton Kellogg’ senior Noah Leinaar (right) tries to fight off Comstock’s Ulises Del Moral in the midfield during Wednesday’s KVA Tournament contest at Comstock High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The final season of Kalamazoo Valley Association boys’ soccer ended the same way the last two did, with Hackett Catholic Central winning the championship. The Fighting Irish finished off their second straight undefeated conference season by top­ ping Delton Kellogg 4-2. The Irish built a 3-0 lead in the second half, before Delton Kellogg netted its first goal. Brendan O’Brien scored three times for the Irish, once in the first half and twice in the second to lead his team to the victory. Jacob Wortz also scored for Hackett. Keith Malachowski and Lucas Hansen scored the two Delton Kellogg goals. Hackett had just two more shots than the Panthers did for the night in Kalamazoo (8-6). Delton Kellogg finishes the KVA season with a 5-3 record, and was 10-6 overall head­ ing into last night’s regular season finale at home against Maple Valley. Delton Kellogg got its tenth victory of the season Wednesday in the conference tourna­ ment semifinals, knocking off Comstock 3-0 at Comstock High School. The shut out was the seventh of the season for the Panthers. The Panthers dominated play against the Colts, and Malachowski took care of the scor­ ing. Persistence netted Malachowski his first two goals, as he knocked home rebounds. He put the Panthers on the scoreboard with 17:11 remaining in the first half, hitting one shot off of the Colts’ Mason Groll and then a second which glanced off Comstock’s Jacob Vreeman and just under the Colt goalkeeper. Comstock picked up its play late in the first half, putting a bit of pressure on the Delton defense. A Colt shot off the crossbar late in the first half woke up the Panthers a bit. Tuesday Night Mixed Dave Ramey Photography 15; J-Bar 13; Double Bs 13; Boyce Milk Haulers 7. High Game - D. Blakely 216; F. Smith 200; D. Wilkins 190; D. Benner 174; C. Steeby 163; M. Yost 152; M. Burd 136. ' High Series - D. Wilkins 545; F. Smith 495; M. Yost 410. TK-Hastings swimmer Katie Kelly works her way through the water during the back­ stroke leg of the 200-yard individual medley Saturday at the Ottawa Hills Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . TK boys beat Hastings on tie-breaker in G.R. Delton Kellogg’s Keith Malachowski turns to head toward the Colt goal Wednesday at Comstock High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton didn’t get to feel comfortable until the final minutes. Hansen ripped a shot from about 25 yards out off the Comstock keeper with just over ten and a half minutes to play and Malachowski was there to settle the rebound and tap a shot into the lower left­ hand comer of the net for a 2-0 Delton lead. Malachowski finished off his hat-trick with 4:19 to play. Cogan McCoy floated a center­ ing pass from right to left, which Malachowski settled with a couple touches and blasted into the back of the net. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy,- north of Hastings city limits BOWLING SCORES Luke Noah hit a goal Wednesday. The Trojan sophomore has been battling all season to break the 17-minute mark for the first time and finally pulled it off at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, placing second at the OK Gold Conference jamboree. Noah finished in 16 minutes 58.25 sec­ onds, about four seconds behind Ottawa Hills’ Nick Matemowski (16:54.51). Thomapple Kellogg edged Hastings on a tie-breaker to earn the runner-up spot behind Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the boys’ meet. The Cougars took the win with 51 points, followed by Thomapple Kellogg 61, Hastings 61, Wayland 69 and South Christian 88. TK’s sixth and seventh runners, Dray son Beyer and Wyatt DeLeeuw, were both ahead of the Saxons’ six and seven. Beyer was 30th in the overall standings with a time of 18:57.06 and DeLeeuw 34th in 19:04.09. Hastings had William Bustance not too far behind in 35th with a time of 19:19.61 and Brandon Gray 36th in 19:23.34. The Saxons had five in before TK, with Charles Surratt edging Kyle Makarewicz by less than half a second. Surratt was 22nd in 18:29.81 and Makarewicz 23rd in 18:30.30. Ronnie Collins led Hastings, placing fourth in 17:07.42. The Saxon team also had Sam Johnson eighth in 17:27.78, Chance Miller 13th in 17:58.29 and Alex Beauchamp 19th in 18:12.53. ’ The rest of the top seven for TK included Joe Gaikema 11th in 17:39.02, Erik Walter 12th in 17:41.17, Patrie LaJoye 18th in 18:11.75 and Kyle Makarewicz 23rd in 18:30.30. Alexis Miller made things a bit closer at the front of the girls’ pack Wednesday, but Thomapple Kellogg’s Melissa Winchester remained undefeated in Gold jamborees by winning in 19:04.03. Miller, from South Christian, was second in 19:08.16. TK’s top seven were all in the top 21, but TK was still ten points behind the Sailors who had seven in the top 13. South Christian took first in the team standings with 31 points, followed by TK 41, Catholic Central 96, Hastings 106 and Wayland 116. TK had two others in the top ten, Olivia Lamberg who was fourth in 20:13.69 and Rachael Gorton seventh in 20:33.15. Also scoring for TK were Lauren Lutz 14th in 21:01.53, Tannah Adgate 15th in 21:02.19, Janie Noah 16th in 21:02.64 and Emily Chatterson 21st-in 21:36.92. Katherine Weinbrecht was third, leading the Saxons, about a minute behind the lead­ ers. She hit the finish line in 20:05.88. The Saxon team also had Kayleigh Collins 11th in 20:50.52, Abby Laubaugh 41st in 22:48.53, Emily Pattok 45th in 23:05.44 and Elliza Tolles 63rd in 24:15.81. The OK Gold Conference Championship Meet will be held Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Johnson Park. Wednesday Mixed Boniface Construction 12-4; Court Side 11-5; Eye & ENT 10-10; Huver’s Auto Recycling 9-11; Brush Works Painting 6-6. Good Games and Series Women - J. Rice 178; A. Norton 149; E. Ulrich 202-549; K. Plett 149-389; J. Gasper 213-524; A. Tasker 143-395; J. Shurlow 149; C. Upright 111; F. Smith 17-465; B. Smith 171-475; S. Beebe 170-449. Good Games and Series Men - R. Boniface 182. Senior Citizens Rosie’s 16-4; Jan’s Team 15-5; Pin Seekers 13-7; Has Beens 12-8; Evie’s Devils 11-9; Just Having Fun 11-9; Butterfingers 8-12; Early Risers 8-12; M&M?s 8-12; King Pins 8-12; Sun Risers 7-13. Good Games and Series Women - G. Scobey 183-444; J. Gasper 221-602; D. Larsen 170-430; C. Stuart 166; N. Boniface 160; K. Keeler 172-435; N. Frost 147-388; R. Murphy 140; B. Maker 159-445. Good Games and Series Men - R. Boniface 163-453; G. Waggoner 242-570; B. Akers 198-506; W. Talsma 188; P. Scobey 221; H. Bowman 184-519; L. Brandt 201­ 494; W. Mallekoote 150; J. Miller 201; K. Schantz 144-390; B. Terry 221-594; R. Walker 150-392. Monday Mixerettes Nashville Chiropractic 16-4; Dewey ’s Auto Body 13-7; Creekside Growers 12-8; Kent Oil 9-11; Dean’s Dolls 9-11. Good Games and Series - M. Rodgers 161; K. Eberly 201-499; A. Norton 144; T. Redman 135; V. Carr 182-493; S. Nash 158­ 438; L. Elliston 190-494. Sunday Night Mixed The Terribowls 12 1/2; The Wild Bunch 10; Pinheads 9; Happy Hookers 8 1/2; Princess & her Toads 7; Animal House 5. Women’s Good Games and Series - B. Bronlee 145-413; D. Pettingill .151-399; E. Bixler 139-345; K. Genther 190; M. Bixler 128. Men’s Good Games and Series - D. McKee 238-613; G. Snyder 207-539; B. Heath 173-459; J. Shoebridge 188; W. Case 167. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — Page 13 First GLAC championship goes to Lakewood girls by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A Greater Lansing Activities Conference (GLAC) championship trophy was handed out for the first time Thursday. It went to Lakewood’s Emily Barker, Kennedy Hilley, Savanah Ackley, Maranda Barton, Taylor Hopkins, Aaron Kietzman and the rest of the Lakewood varsity girls’ golf team. The Vikings finished their conference championship at Willow Wood in Portland Thursday, winning the conference tournament by 92 strokes over runner-up Perry. All six Viking players were among the top nine. It made for a much different conference title than the first one for the Lakewood pro­ gram, which it won in its final season in the Capital Area Activities Conference White Division by knocking off perennial power­ house Lansing Catholic. “We knew coming into this season we’d lost a few of our key players. These last few matches have shown that we’ve rebuilt, espe­ cially at Walnut Hills,” said Barker. “It’s real­ ly exciting to think that we are at where we were last year. Now, it’s just seeing how far we can go.” Barker was a state medalist a year ago, helping the Viking team to a fourth place fin­ ish at the Division 3 State Finals. She and Hilley are the only two returning members from that team. Lakewood’s top four were the GLAC’s top four Thursday. Barker shot a two-over-par 73, Hilley a 79, Barton an 89 and Taylor Hopkins a 95. Perry’s Lauren Aldrich tied Hopkins for fourth with a 95, the only girl not from Lakewood to finish under 100 for the day. The Lakewood team put together a score of 336. All the Vikings had something to be happy about. Barker had five birdies throughout the day, and head coach Carl Kutch said she was “clicking on all cylinders” as she finished under 80 for the first time this year in an 18hole tournament. “I was hitting putts,” Barker said. “They were just falling. I didn’t try. I was just put­ ting and they fell. It worked out well. “I wasn’t telling myself T need to make this’ or something. I was just taking it one shot at a time and just focusing on the next putt, and thinking ‘let’s try to put this in close and see what happens.’” Barker said it did take some of the pressure Lakewood’s Kennedy Hilley sends her tee shot flying towards the green on number 17 during the GLAC Tournament Thursday at WillowWood Golf Course in Portland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) off, knowing that the league championship was virtually assured. The Vikings won all four of the league jamborees by a wide mar­ gin. Hilley did admit that it was a little more exciting to edge Lansing Catholic a year ago though. The Vikings still wanted to play their best golf, but it took Hilley a couple holes to get things straightened out. She scored a six on the part-4 number 18 to start the day and then a seven on the par-4 number 1. “I was picking my head up and it was going right and then it’d go left,” Hilley said. “I was thinking it was going to be a long day. I called Kutch over and I was like ‘please help me’, then I just basically kept my head down. That’s all I was doing, just picking it up. That Top Saxon runners earn medals in D2 at the Portage Invitational Sam Johnson was as fast as he’s ever been and Chance Miller earned a medal to lead the Hastings’ varsity boys’ cross country team to a 19th-place finish in the Division 2 boys’ race at the Portage Invitational Saturday. Miller and Katherine Weinbrecht from the Saxon varsity girls’ cross country team both earned medals on the day in fields of more than 40 teams. Miller placed 40th in 16 minutes 50 sec­ onds. Johnson set a new personal record with his time of 17:09, which put him in 62nd place. Ronnie Collins was just behind Johnson for the Saxon boys’, placing 81st in 17:22. Hastings also had Alex Beauchamp 164th in 18:15 and Charles Surratt 192nd in 18:34. The Hastings boys were 19th with 533’ points on the day, just behind OK Gold Conference rival Wayland which was 18th with 514. Grand Rapids Christian took the Division 2 championship at Portage West Middle School with 99 points. St. Joseph was second with 130 points, followed by Clio 139, Fremont 180 and Linden 193 in the top five. Three guys bested the 16-minute mark, with St. Joseph’s Skyler Arthur winning the individual title in 15:44. Morgan Beadlescomb from Algonac was second in 15:50 and Cedar Springs’ Austin Sargent was third in 15:53. . Grand Rapids Christian and St. Joseph were first and second in the girls’ standings as well, with Christian finishing with 83 points and St. Joseph with 184. DeWitt was third with 203 points, just ahead of South Christian 229 and Forest Hills Northern 236. Hastings’ girls were 31st with 730 points. Weinbrecht led the way for the Saxons, 36th in 19:51. Kayleigh Collins came in 87th for the Saxons in 20:48 and Abby Laubaugh was 167th in 22:07. Emily Pattock 206th in 22:54 and Elliza Tolles 237th in 23:58. It was a new personal record time for both Saxon girls. Kenzie Weiler from Cedar Springs was the individual champion in the D2 girls’ race, hit­ ting the finish line in 18:00. Morgan Posthuma from Forest Hills Northern was second in 18:37. . Hastings has a break now to gear up for the final races of the season, including Tuesday’s OK Gold Conference meet at Johnson Park. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ golf team celebrates its Greater Lansing Activities Conference championship Thursday afternoon at Willow Wood Golf Course in Portland. The Vikings were undefeated during the conference season, winning all four jamborees and Thursday’s 18-hole tournament. Team members are (from left) coach Dave Abbott, Aaron Kietzman, Maranda Barton, Taylor Hopkins, Emily Barker, Kennedy Hilley, Savanah Ackley and head coach Carl Kutch. - helped me a lot.” She felt much better after using her hybrid to knock a shot from about 200 yards out on number nine to within inches of the hole. She tapped in a birdie putt after that. “That was very needed,” she said. Baton’s 89 was a career best score for her. Lake wood’s fifth and sixth scores were Kietzman with a 110 and Ackley with a 114, which placed them seventh and ninth respec­ tively for the day. Perry was second with a team score of 428 Thursday, followed by Olivet 550 and Stockbridge 573. Rounding out the top ten individuals, Perry had Kelsi Allen was sixth with a 102, Logan Slee eighth with a 113 and Lindsay Waller tenth with a 118. Olivet was led by Logan McLane’s 129 and Stockbridge’s best score was a 127 from Mackenzie Williams. The Vikings were back in action Wednesday at their Division 3 Regional Tournament, hosted by Hamilton at Diamond Springs Golf Course. hole duaTNfonday, falling to South Christian 182-197 at Railside Golf Course in Byron Center. Barker led Lake wood with a 43. Hilley and Barton each scored 47s. Lakewood’s fourth score was a 60 from Hopkins. Lakewood was 16-1 in nine-hole duals this year. Lakewood’s Savanah Ackley watches a shot from the fairway fly towards the green on number 14 during Thursday’s Greater Lansing Activities Conference Tournament at WillowWood Golf Course in Portland. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon spikers top Ottawa Hills Hastings finished off the first half of the OK Gold Conference season with a 2-3 record by knocking off visiting Ottawa Hills in three sets Thursday. The Saxons topped the Bengals 25-13, 25­ 7,25-16. Christy Clark had a big game at the net with six kills. Janessa Hodge chipped in five kills and two blocks and McKenzie Teske added four kills. Saxon setter Erin Goggins put up 19 assists and also had three aces. Jessi Slaughter and Teske had two aces each. Mary Feldpausch led the Saxons in the back row with six digs. The Saxons followed that up with a 4-2 day at the Switek Invitational at Hopkins High School. The Saxons took the Silver Division championship. Hastings topped Black River 25-22, 25-19 in the Silver Division final, after a 25-17, 25­ 10 win over Martin in the semifinal. The Saxons had wins over Fennville and Grand River Prep and losses to Gobles and Allegan to start the day. Teske had a team-high 31 kills for the day. The attack was spread around, with Hodge adding 23 kills, Clark 18, and Goggins and Abby McKeever had 15 each. Goggins had team highs in assists with 84 HY44 Football 3rd & 4th Grade White The Hastings third and fourth grade white team won its third game of the season, against Coldwater, Saturday by a score of 12-0. It was the Saxons second shutout of the season. Gavin Tinkler was a defensive stand­ out for Hastings with nine tackles, a sack and fumble recovery. Nathan Preston, Tyler Morris, David Jiles, Landon Stewart, Kai Richardson and Hunter Pierce all had three or more tackles each. The defense held Coldwater to only one first down and less than 40 total yards for the game. Offensively, the Saxons were led by a strong line of Jackson Clow, Tyler Morris, Ian Burfield, Eastin Tibble, Ashton Cosme, Kai Richardson and Keegan Lindsey. The line opened up holes for David Jiles, who scored on runs of 48 and 65 yards. Landon Steward finished with over 60 yards rushing and Nathan Preston 30 yards rushing. 5th & 6th Grade Blue The Hastings fifth and sixth grade blue team lost a tough game to Lakeview #1 40-36 Saturday. Scoring touchdowns for the Saxons were Kirby Beck (17-yard run), Austin Bleam (28yard run), Collin Livingston (2-yard run) and Drew Markley (15- and 25-yard rung). The offensive line of Mitch Eldred, Owen Winegar, Grayson Patton, Gavir Patton, Jackson Duboius and Ashton Benson were excellent all day creating huge holes for the backs to run through. Playing well on defense were Hayden Smith with eight tackles, Jordan Benedict with seven tackles and Payten Miller who had five tackles and recovered and on-side kick. 3rd & 4th Grade Gold The Hastings third and fourth grade gold team won 38-0 over Coldwater Saturday to improve its record to 4-1 this season. The Hastings offense was led by Layton Eastman who rushed for 144 yards and scored two touchdowns. Aiden Benson rushed for 66 yards and scored two touchdowns and an extra-point for Hastings, and Robby Slaughter rushed for 44 yards, scored a touch­ down and completed a pass to Cohen Smith for the extra-point. Smith rushed for 31 yards. Joey Turnes and Haiden Simmet rushed for four yards each. On defense for Hastings, Eastman inter­ cepted a pass and rah it 25 yards for a TD. Smith also intercepted a pass and secured the ball after a huge hit from a Coldwater player. Slaughter recovered two fumbles and Collin Fouty recovered one. Slaughter had 13 tack­ les, Turnes eight, Fouty six, Eastman five, Lanny Teunessen, Simmet and Smith record­ ed two each. Colton Smith, Mason Bailey, Benson, Bailey Miller and Trenten Cotant all had one tackle. Outstanding play came from the interior defensive line consisting of Teunessen, Miller, Cotant and Bailey result­ ing in the team’s first shut out. Hastings setter Erin Goggins hits a serve against Ottawa Hills Thursday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) . The Saxons’ Emmalee Yates puts the ball over the net against Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills Thursday during the OK Gold Conference match at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and aces with 11. Goggins’ 11 aces were just a part of a great day for the Saxons at the service line accord­ ing to head coach Vai Slaughter. Feldpausch had nine aces, Hodge eight and Jessi Slaughter and Grace Meade had six apiece. The Saxon defensive players had a great day passing. Feldpausch and Jillian Zull each had 17 digs while Meade, Jessi Slaughter and Katie Jacob each added another nine digs. Hastings is slated to host Thornapple Kellogg tonight to start the second half of the conference season, then head to Catholic Central to face the Cougars and Sailors both next week Thursday (Oct. 16). �Page 14 — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Winning out would mean playoffs for TK and DK by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The odds are long, but six wins is still pos­ sible for the Delton Kellogg and Thornapple Kellogg varsity football teams. Six wins guarantees a varsity football team a spot in the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs. The Trojans scored 37 points in a shut out of Wayland Friday night. That was just the second most lopsided game of the night in the OK Gold Conference and ranked them third in scoring in the league for the night. Grand Rapids Catholic Central and South Christian each also scored OK Gold Conference victories Friday. The Cougars topped Hastings 56-24 and the Sailors shut out Ottawa Hills 51-0. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity football team is tied for the OK Gold Conference lead at 2­ 0 with South Christian. “The dream is still alive. They know what’s in front of us,” said TK head coach Chad Ruger. “I told them to celebrate, but keep it short because Monday we’ve got to go back work. We’ve still got a lot of competition in front of us, the bigger part of the competition is in front of us. I think these guys will stay focused and they’re willing to work. I’m proud of where they are today and we’ll see how they respond when the competition does get tougher, because it will.” The Trojans host Ottawa Hills for home­ coming Friday (Oct. 10) then face the two teams that scored more points than them Friday, South Christian and Catholic Central, in the final two weeks of the regular season. Delton Kellogg closes out the season with a homecoming contest against Parchment Friday, followed by games against two more tough KVA foes in Schoolcraft and Kalamazoo United. Hastings will be on the road each of the next two weeks, visiting South Christian and then Wayland. The Saxons are still playing for their first victory. Maple Valley got its first win of the season last week, and will go for number two against a tough Stockbridge team in GLAC action Friday. Lakewood visits Perry in GLAC action too, with the Vikings going for win number three against the Rambler team the Lions bested last week. Current Records Delton Kellogg Thomapple Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley Hastih^ O-K Gold South Christian Thomapple Kellogg G.R. Catholic Central Ottawa Hills Hastings Wayland ' 3-3 3-3 2-4 1-5 0-6 overall (league) 4-2 (2-0) 3-3 (2-0) 3-3 (1-1) 3-3 (1-1) 0-6 (0-2) 0-6 (0-2) KVA Constantine Schoolcraft . Kalamazoo United Delton Kellogg Parchment Comstock overall (league) 6-0 (4-0) 4-2 (3-1) 4-2 (2-2) 3-3 (1-2) 2-3 (1-2) 0-6 (0-4) GLAC Olivet Stockbridge Lakewood Leslie Maple Valley Perry overall (league) 5-1 (4-0) 4-2 (3-1) 2-4 (2-2) 3-3 (2-2) 1-5 (1-3) 1-5 (0-4) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Grand Rapids Catholic Central 56, Hastings 24 The Saxons scored in every quarter, but the Cougars scored more in a 56-24 victory over the Hastings varsity football team inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Grant Tennihill rushed for four touchdowns to lead the Grand Rapids Catholic Central football team to a win in Hastings Friday. Tennihill plowed into the end zone from threes yard out on the Cougars’ first play from scrimmage to put his team up 7-0 with the help of Josh Steffes’ extra-point kick. Tennihill would rush nine times on the The Saxons talk things over with head coach Jamie Murphy during a break in the action of their OK Gold Conference contest with Grand Rapids Catholic Central inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings Friday night. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) The Saxons’ Jason Slaughter races up the right side on a long gain Friday against Catholic Central. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) night, for 89 yards. He scored on a 23-yard run as the Cougars went up 14-0 later in the first quarter, and added Lyard touchdown runs in the second and third quarter as well. Hastings stayed within striking distance in the opening quarter thanks to a 72-yard touchdown run by Jason Slaughter. Slaughter finished the night with 24 rushes for 170 yards and two touchdowns. He also scored on a l-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Catholic Central’s lead though grew to as many as 28-7 in the opening half. Nick Marosi scored on a 44-yard touchdown run, on the first play after Slaughter’s long touch­ down run. Saxon quarterback Clay Coltson cut Catholic Central’s lead to 28-14 with a 4-yard touchdown run, ending a nine-play, 75-yard drive late in the second quarter. Tennihill’s fourth touchdown and Marosi’s second put their team up 42-14 before the Saxons’ Jacob Westers tacked on a 32-yard field goal. Coltson was 3-of-7 passing for the Saxons, for 65 yards. He was intercepted once. Alex McMahon had a 3l-yard reception * Lee fStowe a 34-yard reception for the Saxons. Sam Eastman paced the Saxon defense with six tackles and McMahon had five. Stowe recovered a fumble and had an inter­ ception. Ens went to the air just three times for the Cougars, completing two passes for 24 yards. Delton Kellogg 36, Livonia Clarenceville 20 Four different guys scored touchdowns as Delton Kellogg’s varsity football team evened its record at 3-3 with a 36-20 victory over Livonia Clarenceville Friday in Delton. The Panthers led from the start getting a 60-yard touchdown run from Brogan Smith 2:19 into the ball game. Cole Mabie drilled the first of four extra-point kicks following the touchdown. Delton then added a l-yard touchdown run by Nolan Shockley with 2:21 left in the opening quarter to lead 14-0. “Our kids came out ready to play tonight. We had a rough week last week and the boys worked all week to get back on track,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Ryan Bates. “It was a great teairi win.” . Brogan Smith and Jake Reed also scored touchdowns for Delton Kellogg. They led the Panther running game. Smith rushed seven times for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Reed had 17 carries for 95 yards. Smith scored on a 40-yard run two minutes into the second quarter. * Delton led 21-14 at the half. Reed moved the Panther lead back to two touchdowns with' a 3-yard touchdown run four and a half minutes into the second half. Leighton Tobias added a two-point run to extend the Delton lead to 29-14. Tobias tacked on an 8-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. “Our line did a great job of picking up stunts and drove guys off the ball,” said Bates. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. “Our backs ran well tonight as well. We knew they were very athletic coming into tonight’s game and our goal was to control time of pos­ session.” The Delton Kellogg defense was solid. Reed had six tackles and a fumble recovery. Nick Crosariol had six tackles and an inter­ ception. Mike Ford also added six tackles. Thornapple Kellogg 37, Wayland 0 TK built a 20-0 lead in the first five min­ utes at Wayland Friday, then held that lead until the fourth quarter when it tacked on two more touchdowns in a 37-0 victory. Nate Raymond scored the Trojans’ first touchdown on a 47-yard run, then added a 75yard punt return for the team’s last touchdown in the third quarter. He had three rushes on the night for a total of 61 yards. Connor Collier scored TK’s other two first quarter touchdowns, on runs of eight and 52 yards. He led the TK attack, rushing 11 times for 118 yards total. Dan Yates also added eight rushes for 80 yards for TK. TK’s defense stopped Wayland on its first possession of the second half, and the TK defense went the other way for a drive that ended in a l-yard touchdown run by quarter­ back AJ Nye. Nick Iveson hit his last five extra-point attempts in the game, and also nailed a 24yard field goal for the only points of the fpurth quarter. ,v * “Our guys were prepared. They played hard. They executed well,” TK head coach Chad Ruger said. “Last week (against Hastings) we were a little bit short in that first half, and we talked about how we’ve got to execute our offense, and they did. We mini­ mized the penalties and we were able to move the football when we wanted to.” With all the success the starters had, a lot of guys got to see time on the field. Nick Lapekes had three rushes for 24 yards, and also was solid at defensive back. “This kid made a lot of plays, was very aggressive and it was nice to see,” Ruger said. “You’ve got this kid who you know is pretty good, and when it’s time to show it he showed it. I was real proud of that.” Kyle Kraus led the defense over the course of the night with ten tackles. Jacob Gipe chipped in nine tackles and Michael Vanstee had eight. Lakewood 35, Leslie 14 Guys who are sometimes unsung heroes got to shine on homecoming night at Unity Field. Junior running back Kaleb Rogers got to score the Vikings’ final touchdown in a 35-14 rout of visiting Leslie Friday night, and he also had an interception on defense. Lakewood varsity football head coach Nick and the one touchdown. The Blackhawk inter­ Boucher gave much of the credit for the win ception was thrown by Braydon Kinney on to defensive coordinator Alex Moore. his lone pass attempt of the game. Salgat was l-of-3 passing for Lakewood, Boucher also said that Leslie’s defensive coordinator had high praise for the Vikings’ connecting with Darling once for a 30-yard gain. senior center Gabe Bowen. Maple Valley 56, Perry 6 “He had an incredible game,” Boucher said Everything clicked for the Lions Friday of Bowen. “The defensive coordinator from Leslie came up to me after the game and night, just like it is supposed to on homecom­ talked to me about how special he was and ing night. Maple Valley’s varsity football team scored how well he played for us. “He basically said that (Bowen) wiped out its first victory of the season Friday, routing his interior defense, from his tackles to his visiting Perry 56-6. The Lions pounced early. Frankie Ulrich middle backer.” Bowen helped plow the way for much of rushed 45 yards through the Rambler defense for a touchdown 1 minute and 56 seconds into the Vikings’ 332 yards of total offense. Leslie managed 280 yards of offense, but the game and his team led for the rest of the Boucher said much of that came on one big night. Maple Valley added a 3-yard touchdown play late in the first half where a Viking defender slipped down and in the final ten run by Ryan Mudge and a 2-yard rushing minutes of the contest. touchdown by quarterback Beau Johnson “Coach Moore, the defensive coordinator, before the end of the opening quarter and led he really put his time in and we really had 20-0 after 12 minutes of play. their number. I felt like there were times that The lead was 36-0 at the half after two they couldn’t get a yard on us,” Boucher said Johnson touchdown passes in the second “Coach Moore and the defensive players, quarter. He connected with Gunner Tobias for they won the game for us. an 18-yard score and Cole Decker from 22 “We played four different coverages. When yards out. we played the different coverages we moved Ryan Mudge ran in a pair of two-point our guys around and disguised it, then our conversions for the Lions on the night, and players did what they were told to do and added another two points on a catch from made a lot of big plays.” Johnson. = I^^pp^enefjJ^ from three Blackhawk - Johnson tackc ; . tbnWers, a pair of fun les id an intercept rushed into the . . .u tion by Rogers. with 5:04 left in the third quarter. That touci Jordan Tooker had a team-high 6.5 tackles down was followed by a two-point pass from < for the Vikings, while Jayson O’Mara had six Johnson to Charles Collier. Maple Valley added a 7-yard touchdown and Kody Heins and Jacob Darling had five run by Brock Weiler and a 34-yard touch­ each. Austin Kietzman had a sack. Lakewood took a 28-0 lead 2 minutes and down run by Tobias in the fourth quarter. Perry got its six points on an 82 yard kick 18 seconds into the fourth quarter on a l-yard return by Dalorean Graves as time expired. touchdown run by quarterback Alex Salgat. Salgat had a touchdown run of 14 yards in That was nearly double the total yardage the the second quarter, and l-yard TD runs in the Rambler defense gained for the night. The Lion defense was dominant, limiting third and fourth quarters. He rushed 33 times Perry to just 42 yards of offense. Marcum in the game for 120 yards. Griffin Quisenberry scored the Vikings’ Terpening had six tackles to lead the Lions, first points on a 10-yard touchdown run with and Raymond Halliwill added five, Tobias had a pair of interceptions. 5:41 left in the opening quarter. Ramble quarterback Bradley Cronk was 0Lakewood kicker Ben Dillon was a perfect of-8 passing, while Graces carried the ball six 5-for-5 on his extra-point tries. Kietzman had a big night, rushing ten times times for 43 yards. Ulrich led the Lion offense, rushing 18 for 108 yards for the Vikings. Leslie scored all its points in the final four times for 128 yards. Weiler had 13 rushes for minutes, getting a 12-yard touchdown run by 59 yards. Johnson completed four of his five pass Dakota Pier with 3:50 to play and a 6-yard touchdown pass from Conner Morrll to attempts for 53 yards, with Decker hauling in Steven Belknap with 36 seconds left in the two receptions for 31 yards. Both teams are now 1-5 overall this season. game. Pier paced the Blackhawk rushing attack, The Lions improve to 1-3 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference, while Perry rushing six times for 55 yards. Morrll was 7-of-19 passing for 178 yards falls to 0-4 in the league. DK duo among D3’s fastest at Portage Senior Sammi Cleary was a medalist and freshman teammate Maranda Donahue was right behind her in the Division 3 race at Saturday’s Portage Invitational. Cleary led the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country team at Portage West Middle School with her 34th-place time of 20 min­ utes 38 seconds. Donahue was just 13 seconds back, placing 44th in 20:51. That duo led the Delton Kellogg girls to a 21st-place finish in a 36-team field. The Panthers finished the day with 583 points. The Delton team also had Megan Grimes 80th in 21:32, Danielle Cole 216th in 24:43 and Maddie Conrad 224th in 25:03. Delton Kellogg’s six and seven weren’t far behind, with Anna Elliott 228th with a time of 25:23 and Laya Newland 239th in 25:48. One girl bested the 19-minute mark in the D3 race at Portage, Holland Black River sen­ ior Allison Vroon who hit the finish line in 18:56. Shepherd’s Taylor Thrush was second in 19:09 and Lansing Catholic’s Olivia Theis third in 19:12. Jackson Lumen Christi won the girls’ championship, finishing with 138 points. Shepherd was second with 155, followed by Hart 167, Calvin Christian 189, Holland Black River 204, Leslie 235, Benzie Central 237, Grand Traverse Academy 243, HanoverHorton 258 and Pewamo-Westphalia 273. Both D3 races were decided by 17 points. Lansing Catholic’s boys bested Benzie Central 108 to 125 at the top of the standings. Hanover-Horton was third with 173 points, followed by Shepherd 194, Calvin Christian 220, Bridgman 235, Clare 249, Jackson Lumen Christi 257, Holland Black River 271 and Napoleon 302 in the top ten. Delton Kellogg was 34th with 902 points. The Panther lead was Branden Shepard, a junior who hit the finish line 121st in 18:33. Andrew Jackson was the next Delton run­ ner in, placing 184th with a time of 19:35. Jacob Howard was 206th in 19:53, and team­ mates Parker Talent (20:25) and Brock Mueller (20:27) came in 224th and 225th respectively. The Panther pack also included Eric Hoeberling 234th in 21:03 and Joey Zito 238th in 21:03. Lansing Catholic’s Keenan Rebera was the individual champion, coming in with a time of 15:18, half a minute ahead of runner-up Zac Benham from Mason County Central (15:48). Calvin Christian had the third and fourth place finishers, Logan Jurgens (15:53) and Abe Visser (15:55). * Delton Kellogg returned to action Tuesday at the Saranac Color Run. Cleary and Donahue again led the Panthers, placing ninth and tenth respectively to lead the team to a fourth-place finish. Cleary hit the finish line in 21:11.8 and Donahue in 21:20.1. Delton Kellogg also had Grimes 19th in 22:18.9, Cole 50th in 25:28.6 and Conrad 61st in 26:25.5. Beal City had three girls ahead of Cleary and Donahue, winning the girls’ champi­ onship with 38 points. Emily Steffke led the Beal City girls and was the individual cham­ pion with a time of 19:57.6. Beal City also had the champion in the boys’ race, with Nick Pung crossing the finish line in 16:22.6. Behind Beal City in the girls’ standings Sparta finished with 56 points, Belding 72, Delton Kellogg 120, Fowler 122, Saranac 144, Comstock Park 157, Portland St. Patrick 231, Fulton NTS, Stanton Central NTS, Wellspring Prep NTS and Bellevue NTS. The Delton Kellogg boys’ team had one guy finish in the top 20, Shepard who was 19th in 18:28.9. The next five Delton boys came in within a minute of each other. Jackson was at the front of the pack, placing 42nd in 19:50.6. Howard was 44th in 20:06.7, Eric Hoeberling 48th in 20:25.5, Mueller 50th in 20:44.1 and Talent 51st in 20:47.5. Sparta bested Beal City for the boys’ title with 53 points. The Spartans finished with 67, followed by Saranac 71, Comstock Park 120, Fowler 141, Delton Kellogg 164, Belding 170, Fulton 214, Stantbn Central 234, Portland St. Patrick NTS, Wellspring Prep NTS and Bellevue NTS. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — Page 15 Lion boys finish ahead of Olivet at Mulberry Fore by Brett Bremer . , Sports Editor ' ; A large full moon rose behind the girls as they raced towards the finish line at Mulberry Fore Golf Course Tuesday, during the second Greater Lansing Activities Conference jam­ boree of the season. A rain delay pushed back the start of the event a bit, but that didn’t change the stand­ ings any. - The team finish was the same as the first time the league got together, with Leslie tak­ ing first with just 26 points. Stockbridge dom­ inated the boys’ meet earlier in the day, but there were some changes behind the Panthers. \ Maple Valley’s boys moved up a spot after losing out on a tie-breaker to Olivet for the fifth spot at the first league jamboree. Stockbridge won the boys’ race with 19 points, followed by Perry 72, Lansing Christian 78, Leslie 82, Maple Valley 137, Olivet 147 and Lakewood 165. “The team placed where they wanted to be in the conference,” said Maple Valley head coach Tiffany Blakely. “Our goal was to fin­ ish around the middle of the GLAC league, and with only the championship race left, we are looking to keep working hard to achieve that goal. “We were missing one of our top runners today, so the team did an excellent job of run­ ning harder and placing well.” The Lions’ top runner, Andrew Brighton, ran well placing sixth in 18 minutes 48.39 seconds. Four of the five guys ahead of him were from the Stockbridge team which put its top five all among the top eight. The Panthers’ Austin Fillmore won the race in 17:47.90, and his teammate Alan Baird was second in 17:58.64. The Lion boys’ team also had Sky lor Shively 27th in 19:53.86, Felix Pena-Collier 34th in 21:11.58, Drew Allen 44th in 21:49.11 and Matt Reid 47th in 21:54.45. Allen set a new personal record with his time. PRs weren’t easy to come by as the rain made the course soft and a bit slick. Lakewood’s leader, Tyler Schrock, placed 14th in 19:10.57. Andrew Hansen-McClellan wasn’t too far behind in 24th with a time of 19:49.68. * Lakewood also had Brody Jones 51st in 22:21.36, Andrew Mathews 52nd in 22:22.76 and Max Charles 55th in 22:33.88. Leslie won the girls’ race with 26 points, followed by Olivet 52, Stockbridge 67, Perry Maple Valley’s Carlee Allen closes in on the finish line during Tuesday’s Greater Lansing Activities Conference jamboree at Mulberry Fore in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 98, Lakewood 147 and Maple Valley 154. Leslie’s Haley Dack was well ahead of the pack, finishing in 19:39.10. Stockbridge’s Taylor Machette was second in 21:17.44 and Leslie’s Hailee Loch third in 21:27.83. Neither Lakewood or Maple Valley had a girl in the top 20. The Vikings’ Brooke Stahl was 21st with a time of 23:56.26. Lakewood coach Andrew Pulling liked the “competitive fire” he saw from his boys and girls throughout the day. “We had a number of top runners not rac­ ing and our other runners stepped up to make sure we stayed on track to meet our team goals,” said Pulling. The Viking team also had Olivia Louthan 38th in 26:27.74, Heidi Leonard 39th in 26:52.51, Carley Bennett 45th in 27:48.39 and Jacqueline O’Gorman 48th in 28:23.29. Maple Valley’s leader was Emma McGlocklin who was 23rd with a new per­ sonal record (PR) time of 24:04.58. The Lions also had Carlee Allen 32nd in 25:02.11, Alli Hickey 46th in 27:57.66 and Hannah McGlocklin 47th in 28:14.02. Maple Valley’s number five was Leonie Konstandin who set a new PR by finishing in Maple Valley’s Andrew Brighton races towards a sixth-place finish Tuesday at Mulberry Fore Golf Course. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 29:08.25. “Our goals are to just keep working on dif­ ferent parts of the race to lower our times,” Lakewood’s Olivia Louthan races towards the two-mile mark during Tuesday after­ noon’s GLAC jamboree hosted by Maple Valley at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Blakely said of her girls. Each of the two league jamborees account for a quarter of the final conference standings, while the championship meet scheduled for Oct. 18 at Stockbridge will make up the other half of the standings. Hastings girls third at Gold tournament, TK moves up Lakewood’s Brody Jones sprints along the edge of a fairway at Mulberry Fore Golf Course Tuesday during the GLAC jamboree hosted by Maple Valley in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hastings was in its usual third-place spot at the OK Gold Conference Tournament Thursday at The Meadows, but the Saxons weren’t far from second. Runner-up South Christian finished just one stroke ahead of the Saxons 379 to 380. Hastings was led by Samantha Slatkin’s 90. The Saxon team had four girls under 100 and the top three were among the tourna­ ment’s top ten. Ashley Potter shot a 94 to place seventh and Sydney Nemetz a 97 to place ninth. Hastings also got a 99 from Jackie Nevins. Nevms^ahiTPottef placed fifth arid sevehtli overall during the league season, to earn all­ conference honors while Slatkin was tenth in the league to earn honorable mention all-con­ ference. Grand Rapids Catholic Central, which jumped past South Christian by winning the league’s last two jamborees, won again Thursday with a score of 371 to earn the con- ference championship. South Christian was second with a 379, followed by Hastings 380, Thomapple Kellogg 432 and Wayland 438. Thomapple Kellogg finished fifth at all five OK Gold Conference jamborees, but showed some improvement in the end, jump­ ing ahead of Wayland for the day. Amber VanMeter led TK with a 97. TK also got a 100 from Bryce Hayward, a 107 from Carleigh Lenard and a 128 from Sarah Sabri. Catholic Central’s Gabrielle Wierda was the day „ ’s champion, x z shooting w. an 82. South Christian’s Nicole Hoekwater f87> and Wayland’s Ali Martus (88) were the other two golfers under 90 for the day. The Saxons were at Diamond Springs for their Division 3 Regional Tournament Wednesday. Thorn apple Kellogg heads to Bedford Valley in Battle Creek for its Division 2 Regional today (Oct. 9). TK volleyball Saxon soccer closes Gold takes title at play with win over Wildcats Hopkins High Delton Kellogg’s Jerilyn Sinclair passes a ball against Galesburg-Augusta Wednesday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton Kellogg spikers fall in five at G-A The Panthers and Rams went back and forth, with the Rams rallying from a 2-1 deficit for a Kalamazoo Valley Association victory Wednesday. Galesburg-Augusta’s varsity volley­ ball team topped visiting Delton Kellogg 20-25, 25-19, 16-25, 25-21, 15-9 Wednesday. The Rams got a big night at the net from Rileigh Florshinger who had 17 kills and six blocks. It was the second consecutive five set match in KVA action for the Delton Kellogg girls, and the first league loss of the season. The Panthers were 3-1 in the league heading into last night’s match with Hackett Catholic Central. The Delton Kellogg girls return to action Saturday at the East Kentwood Invitational, then will head to Plainwell for a quad Monday afternoon. The Panthers’ next home contest is Oct. 22 against Schoolcraft. Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Butchbaker (12) and Abby Wooten (7) rise up to try and get their fingers on the ball during their team’s KVA contest at GalesburgAugusta High School Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) It’s been an up and down season for the Trojan varsity volleyball team, and Saturday was one of the good days. Thomapple Kellogg went 6-1 at Hopkins’ Switek Invitational, winning the tournament by topping NorthPointe Christian 10-25, 25­ 21, 15-13 in the championship match. It was the third time this season the Trojans faced the NorthPointe Mustangs, who are ranked seventh in the state in Class C. The Mustangs got wins in the first two meetings with the Trojans, and TK head coach Patty Pohl said that made winning Saturday that much more special. She said her team played with fire and confidence. Amy Ziccarello and Holly Dahlke led the way for TK. Ziccarello had 64 kills, 54 digs and 11 service aces, while Dahlke had 43 kills, 73 digs and 54 assists. TK’s Haley Alverson did a nice job set­ ting, according to her coach, and had 70 assists. Other major contributors to the offensive attack for TK were Izzy Rapson with 15 kills, Emery Shepherd with 11 and Jenna Shoobridge who had 19 kills to go along with six blocks. Lindsay Thomas had 45 digs and six aces for the Trojans, while teammate Makayla King added 57 digs in the back row. “The girls played well. I was proud of them,” said Pohl. TK is scheduled to return to OK Gold Conference action tonight at Hastings. The Trojans topped the S.axons in four sets in their first league meeting. , Thomapple Kellogg saw its OK Gold Conference record fall to 2-3 with a 3-1 loss at Grand Rapids Catholic Central Thursday. The Cougars downed the Trojans 27-25, 25-20, 13-25, 25-15. Ziccarello had nine kills and 12 digs to lead the Trojans. Shoobridge chipped in seven kills. Dahlke had 24 assists as well as 18 digs. King added 14 digs and Thomas had ten for the Trojans. Quick goals in each half helped Hastings’ varsity boys’ soccer team to a 5-1 victory over Wayland in the final OK Gold Conference contest of the season Tuesday, in Hastings. Cole Harden scored two goals two minutes apart in the first ten minutes of the game for the Saxons, first heading in an assist from teammate Morgan Tolles. The second goal was unassisted. Jack Longstreet made it 3-0 Hastings, scor­ ing off an assist from Tolles later in the half. The Wildcats were able to get a few chances in the first half, and were able to get one goal back before the break, but Hastings quickly responded in the second half. Alec Harden scored 40 seconds into the second half to put Hastings back up three. With the continued pressure from the Saxon attack, Caleb Engle was able to score the final Saxon goal in the 67th minute. Saxon goalkeeper Peter Beck recorded one save in the contest. Hastings head coach said the Wildcat attack was limited by the sustained pressure from the Saxons offense and defense. Hastings took both its conference contests with Wayland this season, and split with South Christian. The Sailors edged the Saxons 3-1 in Hastings Thursday. Conklin said his guys played a great game, but were unable to hold off the South Christian attack despite a solid defensive effort. The Saxons scored their lone goal in the second half, on a penalty kick from Tyler Owen. Beck recorded seven saves. South Christian took control on the score­ board early, getting a pair of goals from Ty Brinks in the first half. Christian Timmer added the Sailors’ second-half goal. The Saxons open play in the state postsea­ son tournament at home Monday against Gull Lake at Hastings High School. Game time is set for 6 p.m. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk 12.org FRIDAY, OCT. 1O THURSDAY. OCT. 16 TBA Boys Varsity Tennis TBA Girls Varsity Swimming 7: 00PM Boys Varsity Football Gold Div Finals (held at Barry Co. Fairgrounds) Home 4:15PM Girls MS Cross Co. Gold Div Finals (held at Barry Co. Fairgrounds) Home 4: 30PM Boys Fresh. Football Vicksburg HS Home 5: 00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Quad @ GRCC Away 6: 00PM Girls Varsity Swimming Wayland Union HS Away 6:30PM Boys JV Football Wayland Union HS Home Hastings HS Reg. 10/11-10/12 Away Hastings HS @ MISCA TBA Away South Christian HS (Played @ Byron Center) Away SATURDAY, OCT. 11 TBA Girls Varsity Swimming 8: 00AM Girls Fresh. Volleyball 9:00AM Girls JV Volleyball 9:15AM Boys JV Soccer 11:00AM Boys Varsity Soccer Hastings HS ©MISCA TBA Away Lakeview HS-Battle Creek BC Lakeview Inv Away Parma Sr. HS Parma Inv Away Allegan Public Schools Home Kelloggsville HS Home TUESDAY, OCT. 14 4:30PM Boys Varsity Cross Co. Hastings HS OK Gold Finals @ Johnson Park Away 4: 30PM Girls Varsity Cross Co. Hastings HS OK Gold Finals @ Johnson Park Home 5: 00PM Girls JV Volleyball Quad @ MTK Away 6: 00PM Girls Varsity Swimming Eaton Rapids HS Away WEDNESDAY, OCT 15. 4:15PM Girls 7th B Volleyball Duncan Lake MS 4: 15PM Girls 8th B Volleyball Duncan Lake MS 5: 00PM Girls Freshman Volleyball Quad @ South Christian 5:30PM Girls 8th A Volleyball Duncan Lake MS 5:30PM Girls 7th A Volleyball Duncan Lake MS Home Home Away Home Home 4:15PM Boys MS Cross Co. Times and dates subject to change I--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------j | Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: | KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION Goto www.kellogg.edu/foundation for scholarship information. Good Luck Saxons! HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule. �Page 16 — Thursday, October 9, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Girls7 Night Out and Harvest Festival draw shoppers downtown for fall fun With sunflowers, rather her eyes, this scarecrow enjoying a temperate fall bench in front of Bosley South Jefferson Street. than stars in seems to be evening on a Pharmacy on The first-place winner of Harvest Fest scarecrow contest entered by The Sugar Ribbon, stands ready to greet shoppers — young and old, alike — during Girls’ Night Out. Women’s Health First created this scarecrow that stands on East State Street. This scarecrow, entered by Susie’s Variety, is decked in fall finery. Bluebird on the Moon’s entry in the scarecrow contest, Bone Collector, awaits shoppers on South Jefferson Street. ...... ■ ..........■ ■ ..... ....... ... . ...' Don't lose your fall to the flu! Pennock Pharmacy in Hastings will be offering flu vaccine shots on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from September 30 through November 26. Tuesday hours: 10 am - 5pm and 5 pm - 7pm on 10/7,10/21,11 /4,11 /I8 Wednesday hours: 2 pm - 3:30 pm Service. Answers. Peace of Mind. Not all pharmacies are created equal. Pennock pharmacies are local, connected with Pennock Hospital and provide you with continuity of care and peace of mind. We know our patients, their medications, and their history. Don't trust something as important as your prescriptions to just anyone. Choose Pennock Pharmacy. We are right here in the community for you. Whether at our Hastings location at Pennock Hospital, or at Gun Lake Medical Center, our top-notch service is just a phone call away. Flu shots are cash or check only and available to individuals 18 years of age and older. We are unable to bill insurance directly, but forms will be available should you wish to submit to insurance. Gun Lake Medical Center, 269.945.8050 Who said police officers don’t have a sense of humor? This entry outside the Hastings City Police Department would seem to contradict that notion. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-10-16.pdf fec64cb5739a75fe484b1d95a938df76 PDF Text Text Local manufacturer gets tax abatement Reading decline is a call to arms Saxon golfer, Vikings headed to state finals See Story on Page 10 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 *****~***************** CARRT LOT**C 003 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 Thursday, October 16, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 40 NEWS BRIEFS Shake the mailbox Saturday Gov. Rick Snyder has officially pro­ claimed Saturday, Oct. 18 the sixth annual “Shake Your Mailbox Day” in Michigan. Shake Your Mailbox Day started in 2008 as an innovative idea of frustrated residents tired of having their mailbox­ es damaged by passing snowplows. The County Road Association of Michigan and the United States Postal Service joined forces in 2009 for a statewide campaign that generated a few chuckles at first but has come to save homeowners both money and headaches. “Taking time to.tighten screws and secure mailboxes now can prevent seri­ ous headaches later,” said Brad Lamberg, managing director ol the Barry County Road Commission. “If the mailbox moves when shaken, it probably won’t withstand standard snow removal operations and should be repaired or replaced before winter." •■'Y'.,.. Xapiberg pointed out that, in most instances where mailboxes are dam­ aged, the snow plow doesn’t actually hit the mailbox, but the force of snow thrown from the roadway is enough to knock down a loose mailbox. . SOS office undergoing renovation Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has announced that the Hastings office is undergoing remodeling work through Oct. 22 with new customer-friendly improvements to better serve Barry County customers. While the office at 1611 S. Hanover St. is remodeled, customers may visit a temporary office within the same build­ ing. The renovations, which began Oct. 3, include a larger lobby, expanded test­ ing area, public restroom, newly paint­ ed walls and new carpeting and coun­ ters. The remodeled office is expected to re-open at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. ExpressSOS.com offers an alterna­ tive for renewing license plates, dri­ ver’s licenses and state ID cards. Online license plate renewal allows customers to “print-and-go” by printing a copy of their new registration to use until their tabs arrive in the mail. Instructions can be found with the renewal notice. Additional services can be done online as well. The Hastings office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. ‘Great Pumpkin’ to be shown in Delton The movie, “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown,” will be shown at the Delton Moose Lodge Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. This community event is open to everyone. The lodge is on M-43 north of Delton, at 5420 Moose Lodge Drive. ANNER PRICE 750 Past financial commitments make for county headache by Doug VanderLaan Editor Skeptics of a $31,049 increase to the BarryEaton District Health Department requested of county commissioners Tuesday may have been 30 years late in publicly raising their concerns. Not that taking money from the county’s general fund to help the health department meet increased expenses shouldn’t legitimate­ ly raise some eyebrows — especially when the health department’s own budget carries a $1.3 million fund balance. “We’ve drawn the fund balance down to what we think is a reasonable level,” explained Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg, one of three commissioners who sits on the BEDHD board, replying to Commissioner Jim Dull’s question on how it was spent with, “We used it for debt paydown.” That’s where the rub came in for county resident Mike Bass who, as part of Tuesday’s meeting audience, pushed Stolsonburg, County Administrator Michael Brown, and BEDHD Administrator Colette Scrimger on the $3.1 million the health department is car­ rying in unfunded accumulated liabilities. “How did it get that high, especially when the actual model [for calculating pension lia­ bilities] is based on 8 percent?” asked a frus­ trated Bass. “We certainly haven’t had an 8 percent growth in the economy in the last few years.” That’s when Brown delivered the 30-year lesson on how investments held by munici­ palities to pay down on pension obligation debts have occasionally not met growth expectations and how contract negotiations locking in pension benefit amounts to retirees have hammered balance sheets nationwide. “Over the last 30 years, we have had an 8.2 percent growth in pension liabilities,” replied Brown to Bass’ question. “Unfunded accumu­ lated liabilities can grow because of two fac­ tors: You don’t meet your investment assump­ tions and, even greater, new retiree/beneficiaries whose pensions calculations go back to the day they were hired.” Brown used 2008 as an example of a 20 percent decline in investments held by munic­ ipalities to help pay down unfunded accumu­ lated liabilities. He also mentioned that, when a long-term employee suddenly elects to retire, meeting the full level of contract-nego­ tiated benefits becomes an immediate finan­ cial blow. Complicating Tuesday’s discussion was what Commissioner Ben Geiger called the See FINANCES, page 3 Hastings’ Phillip Green accepts magistrate judge position Hastings resident Phillip Green has been appointed to an eight-year term as a U.S. magistrate judge of the Western District. Green, who has built a distinguished career in public service with the U.S. Department of Justice and most recently as a U.S. attorney, grew up in southern Illinois and has resided in Hastings since 2002. Green’s selection to his new position was made by the district judges of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. He was recommended by a merit selection panel, chaired by John Allen of the Grand Rapids law firm Varnum LLP law firm of Grand Rapids. The panel forwarded for the Court’s consideration fi‘- e qualified lawyers, of which Green was the unanimous choice of the district judges. In the Western District, magistrate judges not only serve as vital partners to Article III judges in the administration of justice in the courtroom, but also in court governance. Green received the formal honor during an investiture ceremony at the Gerald R. Ford Federal Building in Grand Rapids Sept. 12. The Green family is a joyous part of Judge Phillip Green’s recent investiture ceremony as magistrate judge. Pictured are (from left) children Clare, Elizabeth his wife, Ann Marie, Green, and children Andrew, Mary and Grace. Two Hastings schools evacuated due to suspected gas leak by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings Middle School and Central Elementary were evacuate around noon Wednesday, Oct. 15, due to a suspected gas leak, but students were able to return to their classrooms less than an hour later when a suspected gas leak turned out to be false alarm. “We ordered the evacuation to make sure our students were safe,” said Hastings Superintendent of Schools Carrie Duits. “Our focus was on putting student safety first.” The incident began when students and staff reported hearing hissing from a pipe on the second floor of the middle school. School administrators contacted Consumers Energy, which recommended the evacuation of the middle school. Realizing that the middle school and elementary utilities are connected through a tunnel, administrators ordered the evacuation of Central, as well. Hastings City Police officers, Barry County Sheriff’s Department deputies and firefighters from the Hastings Fire Department helped evacuate Central students to the First United Methodist Church, and middle school students to the high school. “I was impressed with the cooperation from everyone to move a thousand students so quickly and safely,” said Duits. “The sup­ port from our community agencies was amaz­ ing. The students were very respectful and lis­ tened carefully to instructions. They were great. Basically, this functioned as an impor­ tant drill for evacuation to an off-site loca­ tion.” Administrators sent phone messages, emails and letters to parents to inform them of the incident. Rutland seeks truth amid hospital rumors by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Rutland Township Supervisor Jim Canminced no words when introducing Jim Wincek, representative of Pennock Health Services, Wednesday’s township board meet­ ing. “We’ve been hearing lot of rumors and I would like for you to clear them up tonight, if you can, Mr. Wincek,” Carr began. “What is going on with Pennock?” As he wound through a timeline on the hospital’s intent to build a new hospital, Wincek eventually provided enough new detail to keep rumors swirling. “In early in 2012, a task force made up of doctors, community members, and executives of Pennock began looking at a 10-year hori­ zon plan for the hospital,” Wincek began. “The task force came together and, through review, came up with seven possible scenar­ ios, including building on the Ferris property which, on a 14-1 vote of the hospital board was approved. “At the same time, another task force was charged to look at the hospital’s operational See HOSPITAL, page 3 Delton Kellogg names its king and queen Seniors Nolan Shockley and Paige Smith are crowed the 2014 Delton Kellogg High School homecoming king and queen during a ceremony at halftime of the Delton Kellogg varsity football team’s Kalamazoo Valley Association victory over Parchment Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 2 — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Delton schools step out for homecoming A monster truck pulls the freshman class float during the Delton Kellogg Homecoming Parade Friday. The Delton Kellogg sophomore class float predicts the coming gridiron win Friday night. The junior class float represents the cool attitudes of the Delton Kellogg football . team before its 20-8 win Friday night. The floats all had Disney themes and the junior class won the float competition. The Delton Kellogg High School Marching Band entertains spectators with marching; skills and’music?; Delton Kellogg Homecoming Parade. irmony coring the “Alice in Wonderland” is the theme of the senior class float, pictured here during the Delton Kellogg Homecoming Parade Friday. Volunteers hold a sign announcing the recently organized Delton Kellogg Education Foundation, which was launched this spring with a $50,000 donation from a Delton Kellogg alumnus. The fund was quickly doubled by Barry County Telephone Company. Liquor license hearing dismisses charges against Tujax Representative athletes support the Delton Kellogg soccer team during Friday’s homecoming parade. A Michigan Liquor Control Commission violation hearing Oct. 8 dismissed pending violations against Tujax Tavern in Delton, clearing the way for the tavern to move for­ ward with a craft brewery. The LCC put the tavern’s application for a craft brewery on hold after tavern owner Jack Nadwomik was arrested and faced felony charges. The charges could have affected Nadwbmik’s application for addi­ tional licensing. The Liquor Control Commission held a violation hearing on the matter Oct. 8. According to the Liquor Control Commission, Commissioner Edward Gaffney granted Assistant Attorney General Felipe Hall’s motion to dismiss the matter based on lack of evidence to proceed. The tavern had already applied for the brewery licensing and gained township approval, which was moved on to the LCC before Nadwomik’s arrest. However, after the arrest, information was sent to the state regarding the incident, and the licensing application was put on hold. According the Liquor Control Commission website, Nadwomik’s applica­ tion for a new brewpub license is pending. As of Oct. 13, the application status showed that it has been moved to administration for docket preparation. Nadwomik was arrested May 10 outside of his tavern. Barry Township Police offi­ cers found him urinating in the parking lot area and reported he was intoxicated. After reportedly becoming combative with offi­ cers and verbally accosting them, Nadwomik was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. He faced charges of dis­ orderly conduct and resisting arrest. He pleaded guilty in October in Barry County District Court to a misdemeanor charge of obscene conduct. An additional charge of resisting a police officer was dismissed as part of the plea agreement. Nadwomik’s arrest sparked heated debate in the community about what some called an overzealous police department. That debate eventually led to the August resignation of Barry Township Police Chief Victor Pierce. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — Page 3 City hopes to find water leaks faster with new equipment by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Last winter’s prolonged frigid temperatures and near-record snowfall contributed to a spate of watermain breaks throughout the city of Hastings. In order to locate and repair those breaks in a more timely and efficient manner the Hastings City Council Monday approved the purchase of leak-detection device that will allow the city to find leaks as soon as they are suspected rather than waiting for a contractor to arrive. “There’s a number of uses for this device, one of which is to pinpoint the leaks which typically starting in or about November,” said Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield. The city awarded the bid for the equipment to Lewis Municipal Supplies in the amount of $17,300. Mansfield said water from a leaky main may surface a distance away from the actual site of the leak, and the device meas­ ures the noise generated by leak at two differ­ ent locations to better determine the location of the leak. “We currently have to ‘hunt and peck’ to find leaks, or call a detection contractor,” said Mansfield in his communication to the coun­ cil. Mansfield told council members the device also could help the city find “lost” unaccount­ ed-for water that results from minor leaks in the system. “It will probably pay for itself in fairly short order,” he said. The council also approved the purchase of TV camera to use in the inspection of under­ ground utility systems. Mansfield told the council that the department of public services currently hires contractors on an as-needed basis. “Having a camera for our own use will allow us to [view] more mains and identify and resolve issues in a more timely fashion,” he said. “We routinely contract for large-scale inspections, and we may continue to do that.” In other business, the council: • Rejected all bids for the repair and reha­ bilitation of the fence at Riverside Cemetery. In his comments to the council, Mansfield said the city had received one bid of $300,000 and a verbal estimate of $460,000 from another contractor who declined to submit a formal bid. He said there was a third bid, but it was for new fences like those in the down­ town streetscape rather than repair and rein­ stallation of the existing fence. Mansfield said that after reviewing the bids, the Cemetery Preservation Board recommended the council reject the bids at this time while continuing to research how to approach the fence repair while the design of the entry arches and other improvements continue. • Approved a request from Larry Haywood to install six bluebird boxes along the tree lines and locations at the cemetery that do not interfere with mowing and maintenance. The city will retain the right to remove the boxes and supporting posts if they fall into a state of disrepair. • Decided not to pursue a traffic study for the traffic light at the intersection of Mill Street and Michigan Avenue. Last month council member Dave Tossava said he had received complaints that motorcycles, scoot­ ers, bicycles and other small vehicles did not trip the traffic light sensors to allow left turns from Mill Street. Mansfield told the council a new traffic study would cost $1,260. After discussion of options the city could pursue, council members, including Tossava, con­ cluded that another study would not solve the problem. Tossava said he is still concerned that an accident may occur as a result of the signal not responding to smaller vehicles. • Was introduced to members of the Hastings City Police Department’s new cadet program at Hastings High School. • Approved a request from Harold Fitch to plant a tree at Fish Hatchery Park in honor of his father, Raymond Fitch. • Held a public hearing and adopted the 2014-18 parks and recreation master plan. • Approved a request from Hastings Area Schools to conduct its annual homecoming parade Friday, Oct. 24. The parade will begin at 6 p.m., proceeding from the high school east on South Street, turning north on Church Street to Clinton Street where it will turn west and then head south on Young Street where it will end at the high school. • Held a first reading on a proposed ordi­ nance that would remove the growing season limits for noxious weed and grass. • Approved Mayor Frank Campbell’s appointment of John Resseguie as an alternate to the zoning board of appeals. • Approved a resolution that the $180 fee for residential variances and $340 for com­ mercial variances be amended to include ZB A appeals. • Heard a reminder from Tossava that the city passed an ordinance in June prohibiting the burning of leaves and yard debris within the city limits. • At the urging of council member Brenda McNabb-Stange, directed staff to look into shortening the period of time to enforce the code requiring the removal of doors from refrigerators and freezers left outside. McNabb-Stange said the current time required is too long and could result in tragedy should a child become trapped inside. Kiwanis wins 'Golden Club’ The Hastings Kiwanis Club was seeing gold after area service clubs gathered for an annual golf outing that challenged members to recruit sponsors, teams and diners. The good-natured competition pitted the Kiwanis Club, Hastings Rotary Club and Exchange Club of Hastings against each other while raising $10,000 the local clubs will use on a variety of projects and programs. Phyllis Fuller (right) accepts the Golden Club from Troy Dalman, representing last year’s winner, the Hastings Rotary Club. “It is a fun way to support service club community projects, and thanks to great partici­ pation from our club members, the Kiwanis Club of Hastings is proud to be the recip­ ient of the traveling ‘Golden Club’ trophy,” said Fuller. The gold-painted club will remain with the Kiwanis Club at least until next year’s outing. (Photo by Lyn Briel) FINANCES, continued from page 1----------- Community input, support sought in school facilities review by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings Area School System will hold the first of two community forums Tonight, Thursday Oct. 16, to present the community with information and receive feedback on the need to repair and improve the district’s facil­ ities to make them conducive to student safe­ ty and success. The forum will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.rm in the multi-purpose room of ’Hastings Middle School, 232 W Grand St. The second community forum will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, in the audi­ torium of Hastings High School, 520 W. South St. During the board of education work session Tuesday evening, Hastings Superintendent Carrie Duits said the forums are the first step toward a potential bond proposal for facility needs and improvements. Duits said the district’s vision statement and dynamic plan show the district will inspire and empower students to achieve and succeed and provide a safe collaborative envi­ ronment. “I’m not sure our facilities currently do that,” she said. “That is part of our mission we need to address.” In recent months, Duits has met with spe­ cial interest groups, city officials, community members, staff and board members about the district’s facilities. She said common themes surfaced in her discussions with each of the groups. “Number 1, I read the survey that was given to parents in 2013, and it is very clear that there is community concern about our entrances and security in our buildings,” she said. Other concerns and issues regarding facili­ ties brought forward during the meetings include: Americans with Disabilities Act compliance; the function and efficiency of heating and cooling systems; classroom design that’s conducive to current education­ al practices; lighting, electrical and mechani­ cal updates; technology and equipment upgrades; curb appeal to foster community pride; the bus and transportation facility; improved communication systems; career and technical education program expansion; visi­ bility in the cpmmunity; updated furniture and fixtures; and updating athletic venues. Duits said she has been meeting every two weeks with administrators and representa­ tives from construction services and as a result of those meetings and talking with community members a concept for facility improvements and upgrades is beginning to take shape. She said those concepts will be HOSPITAL, continued from page 1 and financial environment. There are strug­ gles with remaining fiscally vibrant and Pennock, by utilizing Juniper Consultants, started looking at the potential to partner with somebody else. In the last two weeks, we have entered talks with one potential partner. That communication and the legal language that needs to be in place, is being worked on. We are in the process of deciding on a merg­ er.” Wincek added that the possible merger with another partner naturally caused the new hospital construction schedule to be slowed significantly. “We thought we would be making the part­ nership relationship details public last week, but we just were not ready,” Wincek contin­ ued. “Confidentiality legalities bound us to not talk about it, including the doctors staffing Pennock. There is where we are. Things have to play themselves out.”. “The rumors and speculation about this has been building since April,” trustee Sandra James told Wincek. James’ colleague, Brenda Bellmore, asked, “Is there any time table as to the availability of information?” to which Wincek replied, “We will determine next week, a yes or no to the merger, and then enter exclusive discus­ sion with the one entity. It is possible we may know more next week. Then talks, if begun, could take three to nine months to negotiate an agreement.” When asked if the possible merger rang the death knell for the new hospital being built on the Ferris property, Wincek was non-commit­ tal. “We own the property,” stated Wincek. “The deed language specifies a restriction that says the only thing that can be built on the property is a new hospital.” Carr, also a member of the planning and zoning board, clarified after the meeting that the deed stipulates only a medical facility can be built on the property and that there is a time constraint as to how long Pennock will have to begin construction on the property. In other business, the board: • Heard updates that Joint Planning Alliance is still moving forward and has near­ ly completed engineering and mapping the sewer and water needs for the potential new hospital facility on the Ferris property. “We are now waiting to see if the hospital is going to need it,” said Carr. • Received information from Carr on Walmart, noting that there is $400,000 ear­ marked by the company, to make an exit ramp lane on the northside of the business. However, nothing will be done prior to 2017. • Approved a special assessment district for Algonquin Lake weed control. Algonquin Lake Association member and resident Pat Sharp pointed out that the weed control pro­ gram has been conducted “at no increase to the cost for 11 years in a row.” • Approved a special assessment levy to the Oct. 8, 2008 resolution creating the Thornapple Valley Pines Street Lighting Special Assessment District in order to recoup legal and administrative expenses related to the special assessment, as well as to increase the assessment to compensate for actual increases in electricity costs. The orig­ inally set amount for the levy for the second and subsequent years at $15.57 was increased to $40, with a 2014 levy, to cover the increased estimated annual electricity costs in 2015 and to recoup the legal administrative expenses that were included in the special assessment/lot for the first year but not actu­ ally levied and collected at that time. The special assessment/lot for levy in 2015 will be $20, to cover the increased estimated annual electricity costs for 2016. This amount will also be the amount to be specially assessed in each subsequent years for the annual electric­ ity costs. gentleman’s agreement between Barry and Eaton counties to provide health services to residents of both counties. Currently, based on population numbers, Barry County sup{forts 33 percent of the BEDHD budget which results in, with Tuesday’s requested addition, $431,049 from Barry County. “We gave you $400,000 last year,” pointed out Dull to Scrimger. “I want to know what do we get if we give you the extra $31,000?” “We’ve had increased staffing costs and we have the Municipal Employees Retirement System payment to make,” replied Scrimger. “The $31,000 will help us to meet our obliga­ tions and to maintain our level of service.” Without the additional payment from Barry County, ’Scrimger warned commissioners that, to meet its financial obligations, the health department would be forced to impose a surcharge on Barry County residents using its services. “Our board has discussed a surcharge,” reported Scrimger, “but we had been hopeful that Barry County would hold up its end of the bargain. We wanted to offer the county an opportunity for it to come up with a solution. I wouldn’t want to see one set of fees for Barry County and another set for Eaton.” Geiger, who also sits on the health depart­ ment board, was adamant taking the $31,000 from county funds. ■ “It’s just not feasible to tax Barry County resident more because the county refuses to take the money from its funds,” charged Geiger. “The consequences of that are unac­ ceptable for my constituents.” Commissioners voted 6-1, with Dull dis­ senting, to recommend to a future county board meeting approval of allocating $31,049 from its contingency fund to the health department. Because the board’s next meet­ ing is in a committee-of-the-whole format and its next formal session will be Oct. 28, it was unclear when the resolution will be final­ ized. /n other business, the board: • Approved a new participant and merchant agreement with GovPay, the county’s system presented during the community forums. “It’s also important to know where we stand with the millage and how much we can ask from the public,” she said. Duits said the Barry Intermediate School District millage of 1.94 is lower than that of neighboring ISDs, which range from 4.12 for Allegan and 5.95 for Calhoun. She also said the district’s current millage of 4.2 is the low­ est of’sunrounding school districts of similar size, which range -fi kff 5.15;'fdr DSttoil Kellogg to 12.43 for Potterville. “In 2018, the 4.2 will go down to 2.39 mills ... if we don’t do anything,” she said adding that the recent bond refunding that lowered the current millage rate from 4.25, and the 2018 decrease of the already low millage rate gives the district the opportunity to present the public with a potential bond proposal. “The community forums are part of devel­ oping the scope and the concept of the proj­ ect,” she said, “What is the concept of the project, and how big do we want to go? What is the scope?” After the forums and the scope of the proj­ ect is determined, Duits said the next steps will include a school board resolution to pro­ ceed with a proposal during the board meet­ ing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11; Michigan Department of Treasury approval of a bond proposal by Dec. 11; a bond campaign led by members of the community leading to the May 5, 2015, ballot. Duits said that if voters approve the bond, the district would begin the design phase uti­ lizing staff, student and community involve­ ment followed by a construction phase. “In our commitment to excellence ‘we don’t just wish for it, we work for it,”’ she said. “It will be a lot of work moving forward; but it will lead to Saxon pride.” of payment for customers using credit and debit,cards. • Approved a two-year, fixed-rate contract with Volunteer Energy Services to lock in a set $4.85 per 1,000 feet rate for the purchase of natural gas to support energy needs at the health department, the courthouse, the courts and law building, the former library building, and the county animal shelter. • Approved an amendment to the 2014 budget transferring $304,195 in general fund revenues and expenditures. As part of the transfer, $210,000 from the building rehabili­ tation fund will be used to construct the new maintenance building at Charlton Park. • Approved acceptance of a $9,000 grant from PetSmart 'Charities to fund a' trap, neuter, and release pilot program for cat pop­ ulation control. The pilot program will focus on the village of Nashville and, if successful, will allow the county to apply for PetSmart Charities’ full $100,000 grant for a county­ wide TNR program. • Appointed Chair Joyce Snow and Stolsonburg as member representatives of the Kent, Allegan, Barry , Workforce Development Governance Board. • Approved claims in the amount of $260,640, pre-paid invoices in the amount of $4,817,615, and commissioner payroll of $7,836. Responding to a question from Geiger regarding the unusually high, figure for pre-paid invoices, Brown said two line items accounted for $4.2 million of the report. From the Trust and Agency Fund, which receives tax revenues then distributes them to the proper agencies, $2.66 million was received before being disbursed. Though spe­ cific information was not available at the time of Geiger’s query, Brown speculated that the Thornapple Manor Fund, at $1.57 million, was in position to make a scheduled debt pay­ ment. Commissioners will meet next as a com­ mittee of the whole Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the meeting chambers at the county courthouse, 220 W. State St., in Hastings. UP TO *140 IN REBATES ! I I Cooper Tire I i Pre-Paid Visa Card i On select tires Through October 31st. Up to a $7fi°° fW Tires 2000 Instant Rebate On select tires With 4 tire purchase with alignment. • 24 Hour Towing • Lockouts • Jump Starts • FRE Loaner Cars • Snow Tires Available �Page 4 — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Reading decline is a call to arms Future frosty outlook? Morning dew gives a frosty appearance to a cypress spurge plant. Though fog and rain have been plentiful, the area avoid­ ed frost in recent days. Frost advisories were issued last week, but temperatures in most places in Barry County didn’t get low enough to kill tender plants. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) ■ We’re dedicating this space to a photograph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other relevant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Polio prevention Vaccine for the family Barry County’s oral polio vaccine clinics Sunday -were family,affairs for hundreds of area residents who obtained protec­ tion from the dreaded disease by receiv­ ing the vaccine on sugar cubes. Here, the Teske family, Teresa, 9; Phonda, 8; Mrs. Shirley Teske; Marlene, holding 15month-old Jay; and Richard Teske are pictured taking the vaccine. A makeup clinic for all who were unable to take their first “dose” will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Hastings High west gymnasium. (This clipping was undated, but may have been from the Sept. 25, 1958, Hastings Banner) Have you met? Have you met? For exchange student Ivana Judono, the United States was not her first choice as a study destination. “When my mom told me itwas going to be America, I said, ‘No, I don’t want to go,”’ relates the bubbly Indonesian 16-year-old. “I thought America was the country you see on television — all high school drama.” Fortunately, Hastings High School stu­ dents were able to change that perception in quick order, and all of Barry County is rich­ er for having the world perspective, the sharp intellect and the ever-present smile of Judono until her year in America ends this July. “When I got here, it was really awe­ some,” says Judono, who does concede that the community is much smaller in size than her hometown. When she visited Chicago recently with her hosts, the Bill and Laura Doherty family, Judono was struck by how many fewer cars were on the street than at home. “But Chicago’s buildings are bigger,” she adds. Judono has immersed herself in the attractions and challenges of American life in Hastings. She’s currently in rehearsal with the drama team that will soon be pre­ senting “The Crucible,” and she’s gainfully struggling to add French to the three lan­ guages she currently speaks, which are Indonesian, Chinese, and English. She’s also aware of the cultural trappings and privileges that come with being “sweet 16” years of age. “One of the rules of the exchange pro­ gram is that there’s no driving and no drink­ ing.” The prospect of driving a car, though, is appealing and where in the 7/orld that might happen provides some intrigue. With parents who are self-employed in Indonesia Ivana Judono with a soap manufacturing company that employs 50 workers, Judono has already had the good fortune to travel to Japan, Egypt, Singapore, China, Israel, Jordan and Australia. Judono is part of the Rotary Club Exchange Program. As part of the commit­ ment, her parents are currently hosting a stu­ dent from Seattle. For the refreshing look she brings and for the lessons in the beauty of world diversity she brings, Ivana Judono is truly a Barry County Bright Light. What I like best about America: Bacon. Greatest achievement: Being brave enough to travel here on my own. It’s a 26- hour flight. Last time I was nervous: Right now. . Favorite book: White Fang by Jack London. Idea of perfect happiness: No fighting, peace. What makes me laugh: Funny ques­ tions. Who makes me laugh: You just did. Talent I wish I had: To be able to dance and to play an instrument. Favorite instrument: A violin and a piano. Person I admire the most: My mom, she’s my best friend. What I want to be when I grow up: Something in hospitality. Guilty pleasure: Chocolate. Favorite actor: My middle name is Valentina. Maybe Rudolph Valentino? . Best trip: I can't decide, but I’d like to go to Africa. We have an exchange student from Zimbabwe at Hastings High School who makes me want to go. Best advice ever received: Never give up. Why Americans should be proud: Because they are confident in their country, they’re so proud when they talk about America. Each week the Banner profiles a person ■ who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured because of their volunteer work, or for their fun-loving personality? Maybe it’s for the stories he or she has to tell or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. . As a publisher of local newspapers, my duties never stop in frequency or variety. From poring over business accounts or tak­ ing a news photo, to calling on advertising customers or working on a piece of machinery, I do whatever it takes to get the papers out each week. Though it seems I’ve done it all over the years, there’s always been one constant: I never look back because I’m always antic­ ipating tomorrow. I think most of us get bogged down with the day-to-day details of our lives and we even lose sight of why we do what we do. For us in the newspaper business, though, once we see the finished product, it becomes clear why we love what we do. That’s why we take heart in celebrating National Newspaper Week. Each week the people in our news department sit down to discuss what’s going on in our community for the upcom­ ing week. They discuss the official meet­ ings and events and focus on those that appear to have the most important impact on our readers. Finding the right stories each week is important to everyone on our staff. We take the job of newspapering seriously in order to provide our readers with the best infor­ mation about issues they can’t find any­ where else. Whether it’s small-town news or big-city news, we’re all covering accidents, deaths, lawsuits, special awards, sporting events, social occasions and whatever draws peo­ ple to congregate. Community newspapers, though, also generally cover stories on fundraisers, concerts, local meetings and all kinds of stories on local people which larger big city newspapers have a tendency to overlook. Though the size of the world that we write about is really all that differs between newspapers, we’re all concerned about one pressing and growing issue: Who’s reading and how much and how often? In a previous column I wrote about a national report on reading that suggested a general decline in reading among teenagers and young adults. “Americans, especially younger Americans, read less and read less well,” stated the report. “Because they read less well, they have lower levels of academic achievement. With lower levels of reading and writing ability, people don’t do as well , navAe-job market. Poor reading skills .corre• '^ateTteaviiy with lack of employment and fewer opportunities for advancement. And deficient readers are less likely to become active in civic and cultural life, most notably in volunteerism and voting. The data demonstrates that reading is an irre­ placeable activity in developing productive and active adults for healthy communities.” Healthy communities might be a laud­ able reason for newspapers to exist today, but there’s an even more immediate and compelling factor that the National Assessment of Educational Progress identi­ fied in a recent report. “Michigan is one of just six states that posted learning losses in overall student performance in fourth-grade reading since 2003,” according to the report. That should be a call to arms for every community, large and small. ‘To read or not to read,’ can’t be the con­ What do you cern of just the print industry, it’s also got to be a call to action, for parents, teachers, librarians, writers and publishers. Beyond that, every politician, business leader, economist and social activist should be alerted and recruited. The report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress fol­ lowed up with an even more dire warning. “If, at the current place, America contin­ ues to lose the habit of regular reading, the nation will suffer substantial economic, social and civic setbacks,” concluded the report. You only have to look to the upcoming election with its shallow candidates, their lack of factual political discourse and the expectations for voter turnout to see a trend. According to a Gallup report, turnout for the upcoming mid-term elections could be the lowest in at least two mid-term election cycles. “The amount of thought Americans give to them [mid-term elections], articulated motivations to vote and overall enthusiasm over voting are indications of voter engage­ ment,” according to the Gallup report. Voters are clearly unhappy with the state of the nation and mostly dissatisfied with the performance of the president and Congress. But because they’re not reading, today’s voters are less informed with real issues, so they head to the polls choosing candidates out of emotion rather than the real facts. With that, Gallup predicts many Americans will sit out the November elec­ tions, more than in the case of the two pre­ vious midterm elections. Lack of voter participation may not seem serious to some, but to us in the newspaper business, it’s a slippery slope when fewer voters turn out and leave the decisions to be made by special-interests groups. If we expect to maintain strong commu­ nities and economic vitality then people need to be aware of what’s going on around them and take charge of their future. While thousands of journalists hover over the events of a larger world, our reporters are concerned with what’s happening in the communities around us. The larger news organizations deal with the news of strangers. We deal each week with the news of our friends and neighbors and the place we live, as well. At J-Ad Graphics, we’ve become part of a dying breed of independent media. Today, larger organizations continue to buy up smaller publishers only to strip them of their independence and zest for local news. As I sat down to write this week’s col­ umn and think about my industry — which dates back over 300 years — I had to won­ der what the future will be for not only the printed newspaper but for news in general. To read or not to read ... that’s not our only dilemma. As we continue to compile all the news that matters each week, it’s our hope that our readers’ appetite for the news will continue to grow so that they can accept their responsibility of being informed on the issues and are willing to take part in the discussion. - Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the ques­ tion posed each week buy accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. - Are pennies worth the effort? The U.S. Mint says it makes 13 billion pennies every year, but half disappear from circulation within a year, likely by people who think they’re too much trouble to carry around. In the 1930s, a penny was worth today’s dime; in the 1950s it was worth today’s nickel. Today, is it worth the trouble? 64% Keep the penny 36% Dump the penny For this week: County commissioners hope to launch a pilot program to spay or neuter feral cats in Nashville, where an estimated 500 wild cats roam. Is an overpopulation of cats a problem iq Barry County? □ □ Yes No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — Page 5 Barney will work together as county commissioner ‘No-kill shelter’ unrealistic without population control To the editor: Refusing to provide refuge to homeless cats at the county’s animal shelter may decrease the shelter’s euthanasia rates, but it will undoubtedly increase the number of cats that die slowly and painfully on the streets. All cats, whether they are socialized or not, are domesticated and depend on humans for survival. Left to fend for themselves outdoors, cats die in hideous ways, from collisions with cars, attacks by other animals, temperature extremes, starvation, diseases, and other dan­ gers. Many cats are poisoned, shot, mutilated, tortured, set afire, skinned alive or killed in other cruel ways, often by people who didn’t want the cats on their property. Just last month, a cat had to be euthanized after reportedly being found in a Saginaw res­ ident’s yard with an arrow protruding from its back. In July, a feral cat and a family’s dog both died in Beulah after eating cat food that may have been poisoned. The county sheriff’s office reportedly suspects that someone poi­ soned the food in order to kill off feral cats in the area. Every week, the office of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals receives reports of similar cruelty cases from across the country. Turning needy animals away from shelters in an attempt to avoid euthanasia or to be con­ sidered ‘no-kill’ puts animals in danger of horrific fates and does nothing to solve the root of the animal homelessness crisis: the runaway animal birth rate that far exceeds the number of good homes available. Instead of turning its back on cats, Barry County should consider passing a law requir­ ing all cats and dogs to be spayed or neutered unless their guardians buy a special license, the fees from which can be used to offset the massive costs associated with sheltering and caring for animals that end up homeless or go unadopted due to breeders. Prevention is the key to humanely reducing the homeless cat population. Teresa Chagrin, PETA Animal Care & Control Specialist, Norfolk, Va. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov Zoning Board since 2003 and previously served on the zoning board of appeals from 2001 to 2003. Last year, Mick chaired the bond issue drive for the Delton Kellogg Public Schools. Through his leadership and lots of community support, both bond issues passed. Delton Kellogg is now able to carry out many of the additions, renovations, play­ ground and technology upgrades needed for its students. Recently, Mick volunteered to assist the Barry County Board of Commissioners by providing guidance to initiate a county master facilities plan. The transparent process he envisioned began by defining the scope of work for the project and then seeking a quali­ fied planning consultant to guide the board on analyzing planning needs of the county facili­ To the editor: I would like to share a little about Michael Barney who is running for Barry County Commissioner from District 6 which covers Yankee Springs Township-Precinct 2, Orangeville Township-Precinct 1, and Prairieville Township-Precincts 1 and 2. Mick, as he likes to be called, brings to the table years of experience as a professional planner and manager. He has worked with many public boards in his professional career as a project manager, has gained experience on several public and professional boards, and has volunteered for various projects in and around Barry County. He is president and trustee for his neigh­ borhood association on Gun Lake. He has served on the Barry County Planning and Stranger’s generosity provides inspiration groceries.” I said it was very kind of him and thanked him, but also told him that we could still buy our own groceries and I felt there were other people who needed it more than we did. He replied, “This is a ‘pay-it-forward.’” He To the editor: 1 Last Saturday, to my surprise and astonish­ ment, a nice young gentleman was at the local grocery store where I was standing in the checkout line. I nodded at him and he came up to me and said, “I would like to buy your County was and is not under threat of ‘canine influenza’ at animal shelter for canine influenza virus. All were negative. Other more common viruses and bacteria were found, including those that are routinely administered in vaccines to dogs at veterinary clinics, Bordetella, canine parainfluenza virus and canine adenovirus or “kennel cough” vaccines. I do not want Barry County animal owners and animal lovers to become unnecessarily worried about canine influenza in our midst. As a matter of fact, as recently as January, Dr. Roger Maes, veterinary virologist with the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health, stat­ ed that there had never been a single documented case of canine influenza virus identified in the state of Michigan. To the editor: I am grateful to the Banner for its coverage of the challenges in operating the Barry County Animal Shelter and the issues involv­ ing animal control, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and the county commis­ sioners. I also appreciated the In My Opinion piece “Barry County Animal Shelter takes a hit... again,” by Fred Jacobs. I would like to offer information regarding a statement in the piece, attributed to animal shelter officials, about an outbreak of respira­ tory infections in dogs housed at the shelter in April 2008, which resulted in the euthanasia of a large number of dogs. I was involved in the investigation and analysis of the respiratory disease outbreak on an informal basis on behalf of the Barry County Humane Society. I had access to the results of tests for pathogens (germs) which could have been the cause of this outbreak. Dozens of samples from dogs that were ill or deceased and others that were housed at the shelter then, but remained healthy, were test­ ed at no cost by representatives of Pfizer Animal Health in Kalamazoo County. None of the dogs tested in the shelter were positive Kenneth M. 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Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto SOUTHFIELD MUNICIPAL COMPLEX — $10,000 Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Vice President October 24,25 & 26, 2014 III............. U.S. Congress John Jacobs bought them and I tried to pay him back but he would have nothing to do with it. His friend, a lovely girl, offered to take my gro­ ceries to the car. The young man talked about his grandpar­ ents who were in their early 90s. He won­ dered how old I was and, when I told him 89, they both very kindly said I didn’t look it. After I asked him to repeat his name three times, he probably realized I truly am 89. He told me he was very happy to have a new job back in Michigan, close to his relatives who live in the Sunfield area. We also discussed “pay it forward.” His generosity had such a profound effect on me that I will also pay it forward. These gestures don’t have to cost money. They can be some­ thing as simple as bringing a trash can up from the curb or offering to run errands for a neighbor. I wanted to share this with your readers because I hope this young man’s single unselfish act will inspire others in our com­ munity to pay it forward, as well. Avis Martin, Hastings Southfield Pavilion Antiques Exposition State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov published by... ties in line with the county’s recently formed strategic plan. His approach was to build con­ sensus on the board through education with the goal of making a consultant selection based on facts and qualifications. As a result, just recently, the board of commissioners voted unanimously on a planning consultant, and work on the plan is underway. Mick is even-handed and fair, and he lis­ tens carefully to concerns of others. He wants to move Barry County forward by bringing people together. As he says with his campaign slogan, “We will build our future together.” Michael Barney is a strong candidate who would make a good county commissioner. He deserves our consideration. Tom Kendall, Plainwell / Room All Cleaning Includes: Deaderizing, Pre-Treating, Soil - Retardant, Moving of Furniture, and Spot and Stain Removal PRICE INCLUDES STANDARD SIZE ROOM/Min. 2 rooms www.thatguyonthespot.com /6i6.sai.4i42 JUULS. 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Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Danny Quanstrom, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan, Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 -a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth- Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 'for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. .Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapel umc.org for more information. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269)" 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is .’69-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our > hurch website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our 'World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-1,2. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731­ 5194. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor MarkPayne. Office Phone: 269-.945.9574. Sunday, Schedule - Worship: 9 a.m. Tradditional & 11 a.m. Contemporaiy (Nursery Care is available through age 4); Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.; PreK5th grade Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; UpRight Revolt Youth Ministry (6th-l 2th grades) 5:30­ 7:30 p.m. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a FREE meal EVERY Tuesday from 5:00­ 6:00 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, October 19, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. October 19 - Men’s AA 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945­ 2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Church for All Ages 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Pastor Case VanKempen. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery, Children’s and Adult Sunday School available. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Ffexfoh 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Helen Marie Aspinall Hhashngs “ZT MWfKMM MUuM&EigiiipDieiil 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 HASTINGS, MI - Helen Marie Aspinall, age 84, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Helen was bom on December 22, 1929 in Hastings, the daughter of Claude F. and Lydia L. (Long) Backe. She attended Altoft and Coats Grove Country Schools and Woodland High School. Helen worked for the Viking Corporation for 46 years, until her retirement in 1994. She married Kenneth Aspinall on October 22, 1952. Helen was a lifetime member of the Barry County Steam and Gas Antique Machinery Association. Her hobbies includ­ ed camping, mushrooming, and working in her yard. Helen also enjoyed flea marketing and the occasional visit to the casino. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Lydia Backe; her husband, Kenneth J. Aspinall; and brother, Edgar F. Backe. Helen is survived by special friend, Gerald (Pete) Magoon; sister, Ruth Giles; brother, Harrison (Harry) (Darlene) Backe; many spe­ cial brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; many special nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, great-great nephews and nieces; and one special kitty named Kylie. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Steam and Gas Antique Machinery Association. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 al;. *1 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Andy Trowbridge will officiate the "service. A visitation will precede the funeral service from 10 until 11 a.m. Interment will follow the funeral service at Woodland Park Memorial Cemetery, Woodland. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Arthur William Wilson, Jr. HASTINGS, MI - Arthur William Wilson Jr, age 62, of Hastings, passed away October 9, 2014 at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids. Art was born on April 18, 1952 in Florence, AL, the son of Arthur William and Mabie (Gutheridge) Wilson Sr. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1970 and Grand Rapids Community College in 2002. Art honorably served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a journeyman carpenter for many years, and was employed by Dan Diamond Equipment, Diamond Machinery, Steelcase and most recently D&S Machine Repair. Art married Rita Rodriguez on May 26, 1982. As a child he contested ponies. Art built Doodle Bugs, was a 4-H leader for many years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also the president of the GLF. Art was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Tarra Ann Shellenbarger, sister Twerp (Carolyn), and brother-in-law, Rod. He is survived by his wife, Rita Wilson of Hastings; daughters, Carrie Wilson of Indiana and Sage Wilson of Hastings; son, Bill Wilson of Virginia and children special to his heart, Christina Tucker, Brandy, Shayne, and Chase Todd; grandchildren, Misty, Arthur, Haiden, Cole, Oscar, Axel, Memphis, Tyler, Kennedy, Damon, Catherine, Coby, Michaela and Bryson; great-grandchild, Zyla; five sisters, Connie, Kathy (Rodger), Ginger (Jack), Joanne (Mark), Teresa; and brother-in-law, Butch (Margaret). Memorial contributions may be made to a food bank in your community. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. with a one hour visitation period from 1 p.m. until service time at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily- Ronald A. Miller HASTINGS, MI - Ronald A. Miller, age 61, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 at his home. Ron was bom on June 6, 1953 to Charles and Betty Miller in Hastings. Ron is survived by his wife of 39 years, Loma; daughters Amanda (Jared) Novak and Amy (Bryan) Wilder; grandchildren Cole, Gage, and Keira Novak; brothers Gerald Miller; Dale (Cindy) Miller; sister Charlene (Danny) Cheney; sister-in-law Valerie Miller; and many beloved nephews, nieces, cousins and special family friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Donald Miller and Robert Miller. Ron worked for Al Signs Tire, Eaton Corp, in Battle Creek, and Hastings Piston Ring before starting and operating Miller Excavating, which he ran for the past 32 years. Ron was also Baltimore township supervisor for four years. Ron loved ice fishing, mushroom hunting, camping and hunting for agates in Lake Superior, playing cards - especially poker and euchre, taking drives around Baltimore Township, and spending time with his grand­ children, family, and very special dog, Molly. Ron was interred at the Ronald A. and Loma L. Miller Memorial Family Cemetery where private services were held on Thursday, October 2, 2014. In lieu of flowers, Ron would like any memorial contributions to be made to the Doris Greenfield Nursing Scholarship Fund which can be done through the Barry Community Foundation. Ron requested a potluck memorial, which will be held at the Hastings Elk Lodge on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 1:00 4:00pm. ’ Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Kenneth R. Stebbins a_________________________________ HASTINGS, MI - Kenneth R. Stebbins, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 at Cornerstone Living Center, after a long battle with cancer. Ken was bom on May 20, 1942 in Ionia, the son of Russell and Esther (Goodell) Stebbins. Ken’s hobbies included bowling, gardening and playing bingo. Ken also enjoyed volun­ teer work. He was an avid Michigan State fan and a Detroit Tigers fan. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Esther Stebbins. He is survived by his sisters, Mary White of Hastings and Donna Meyers of Lansing as well as several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or a charity of one’s choice. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014 at 3 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Randall Bertrand will offici­ ate the service. Burial at Saranac Cemetery will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. SPRINGPORT, MI - Steven Richard Andrus, age 58, of Springport, died unex­ pectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014. Steve was bom July 30, 1956, in Hastings, the son of Jeremiah Harold and Doris Winifred (King) Andras. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1974 before going to work for Hastings Piston Ring in tool and die. He later worked at Owen Illinois and Aluminum Extrusion in Charlotte. Steve loved his time in the outdoors hunt­ ing and fishing, and especially family camp­ ing trips up north. Above all, Steve loved his family. He is survived by his children, Amber Andrus, Cassandra (Eric) Blodgett, Scott (Hollie) Andras, Zack Eagle, Gwendolyn Andrus and Jordan Andrus; grandchildren, Adriana Adams, Maliah Andrus, Emily Blackmer and Jenson Andrus; siblings, Harold (Lisa) Andrus, Patricia (Kenneth) Young, Robert (Carol) Andras and Donald (J.J.) Andrus; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his grandparents, Jerry and Anna Andras and Lester and Winnifred King. Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 at the Free Methodist Church of Charlotte with Rev. Rob Schneider and Rev. Charles Jenson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Benefit4Kids (b4k.org). Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Online services do not require techie skills by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist You don’t have to be a techie or take a computer course to use Social Security’s online services. Just visit www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices and you’ll see what we mean. What can you do online? A lot. Open a MySocialSecurity account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. You can use a My SocialSecurity account to access your Social Security Statement to ensure that the earnings posted are accurate, since earnings are the basis of retirement benefits. You also can get estimates of future retirement, disability, and survivor benefits you or your family may receive. If you already receive Social Security ben­ efits, you can get benefit verification letters, change your address and phone number, and start or update direct deposit information. Besides being safe, convenient, and secure, it is easy to set up an account, so join the mil­ lions who already have one. You can do other things at www.socialsecurity.gov, as well. You may apply for bene­ fits, get answers to some of the most fre­ quently asked questions about our programs, and find out all you want to know about Social Security from our web pages and online publications. Social Security has been online for 20 years, and there is so much you can do from the comfort of your own home that wasn’t even a consideration 20 years ago. Perhaps we owe a debt of gratitude to the techies. But, our online services are so easy to use, you don’t have to be a techie to take advantage of the best online services in government. Whether you’re a techie or a technophobe, we hope to serve you online soon at www.socialsecurity.gov. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. �State News Roundup Survey highlights public misconception regarding gas taxes ' i • । । : ; : I ; » ■ I ' ; ■ ! ' • 1 ’ < • , • j A recent survey regarding the on-going road funding issue showcased the public’s support for increased investment and clearly demonstrated the misconceptions surround­ ing Michigan gas taxes. The survey was conducted by EPIC-MRA as part of a research project by economists at Michigan State University and California State University to study how much and why voters misunderstand fuel tax amounts. The survey shows that half of voters overestimate the amount they pay in state gas taxes by a factor of five, according to Ronald Fisher, professor of economics at MSU. In addition, 89 percent of people polled said state and local governments should be spending more on the maintenance of existing roads than they do currently. Given the amount of roads that exist in Michigan and their condition, 41 percent of people polled said state and local governments also should be spending more on construction of new roads than they do currently. “It’s extremely heartening to see that a large majority of the public understands the need for increased investment in our infra­ structure,” said Mike Nystrom, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. “Now we need to make sure that any lingering confusion regarding gas taxes is eliminated, so that everyone has a clear understanding of exactly how much it will cost.” Fisher added that voter misperception of the amount of gas tax they pay stems from voters thinking the gas tax rate in Michigan is higher than it actually is, rather than overestimating the amount they drive. When asked to consider what the average Michigan driver pays in state gasoline tax each month, 50 per­ cent of those surveyed said $50 or more. The correct answer is about $10, based on the state’s 19-cent-per-gallon gas tax. The pro­ posal that nearly passed the Michigan Senate in June would have increased that $10 by another $10 a month in a five-year phase-in. Even though drivers greatly overestimate the amount of taxes paid, the survey showed a clear majority would be willing to pay more than what they do currently to improve Michigan’s roads, said Nystrom. “That $10 a month is minimal over a fiveyear period when you consider that many individuals have had to pay thousands of dol­ lars annually and unexpectedly in unneces­ sary vehicle repairs and other costs related to our deteriorating and unsafe road conditions,” he said. Nystrom also said he hopes to continue working with the legislature to find a perma­ nent, long-term road funding solution as quickly as possible. “We’ve kicked the proverbial can down the road for years and years and years,” he said. “The condition of our infrastructure is so poor that pretty soon there won’t even be any roads left to kick the can down.” For more information, visit www.mi-ita.com. Michigan being vigilant against threat of Ebola Gov. Rick Snyder last week announced that although there is no immediate threat of Ebola in Michigan, the state is vigilantly working with the health and medical commu­ nity to be prepared to deal with any threat the vims could pose to Michiganders. Snyder, the Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan State Police, Michigan Association for Local Public Health and Michigan’s other health and hospital pro­ fessionals want to reassure all Michiganders that the state and its medical community are preparing for, and being vigilant against, any threat the Ebola vims may pose to the state and its citizens. “Nothing is more important than the health and safety of Michigan families,” Snyder said. “Although the Ebola virus has not been detected in Michigan and hopefully will never reach our state, if a case is found, I am confi­ dent that our health care system and our pub­ lic health infrastructure are ready to effective­ ly respond.” While the risk of an Ebola outbreak in the United States is very low, emergency response plans are in place and coordination is occurring between the state, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health care partners to make sure Michigan is prepared for any possible threat. These plans have been developed and are routinely tested in coordination with local health and emer- J^ewborn babies Case Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 15, 2014 at 8 a.m. to Kristen Mead and Zach Blackbum of Dowling. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Brycen Troy-Daniel, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24, 2014 at 6:42 p.m. to Stephanie Hoffman and Jerrod Cousins of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 1/4 inches long. . Megan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 25, 2014 at 7:45 a.m. to Amanda Zalewski and Patrick Zalewski of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long. Zylla Lee, born at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 25,2014 at 1:59 p.m. to Cathrine Tossava and Drew Nagy of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19 inches long. TWINS, Reese Matthew and Gage Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 26, 2014 to Brian and Darcy Cotant of Hastings. Reese was born at 7:53 a.m. and weighed 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 19 inches long. Gage was bom at 7:54 a.m. and weighed 5 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 18 inches long. Raylan Janies, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 27, 2014 at 5:31 p.m. to Nicholas and Danielle Miller of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Connor William, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 27, 2014 at 11:27 a.m. to Shelly and Anthony Hernandez of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. Phallynn Ryleigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 1, 2014 at 7:06 p.m. to Tia Vero and Duane Krebs. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 18 inches long. Dustin Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 3, 2014 at 10:30 p.m. to Rebekka Harrison and Dustin Harrison of Ionia. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. Brooklyn Regina, bom at Pennock Hospital on oct. 3, 2014 at 8:32 a.m. to Ashley Wolfinger and Anthony Neal of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 4 oz. and 16 1/2 inches long. Baxter Robert, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 3, 2014 at 9:15 a.m. to Benjamin and Barbara Parks of Battle Creek. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19 inches long. David Jess, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 4, 2014 at 9:23 a.m. to David and Andrea Heeringa of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 « 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangeinent Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net gency response partners. Through the use of Michigan’s Health Alert Network which connects public health offi­ cials, health care systems and professionals, local preparedness health care coalitions, and emergency responders including emergency medical services workers, MDCH has worked to ensure all public health preparedness part­ ners have the information they need to pre­ pare for a case of Ebola being found in Michigan. Further, Michigan hospitals are prepared to follow strict CDC infection con­ trol recommendations in the event they need to respond and isolate a patient. Richard L. Foster Employers to save $277 million in workers' comp costs Michigan manufacturers are expected to see large gains in competitiveness as the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Agency announced Tuesday that the state’s workers’ compensation pure-premium rate will drop for a third year in a row. Michigan is the only state in the nation with such an improvement in workers’ compensation costs, and the cumulative effect is a 27.7 percent reduction over the period of 2011 to 2015, according to a press release from the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The pure-premium rate is a key factor in determining a job provider’s overall expenses for workers’ compensation, and its reduction will result in an estimated $277 million in savings for Michigan employers. “This is great news for Michigan, and it’s really an issue of competitiveness,” said Chuck Hadden, MMA president and CEO. “My counterparts around the country are envious of the work being done in Michigan to reduce costs for job providers. Michigan employers can now reinvest this revenue into new equipment, new facilities and directly return it to the pockets of their employees.” While the national average rate increased by 10.8 percent from 2011 to 2014, recent comparison data shows Michigan’s current 22.7 percent cumulative rate reduction as the best in the Midwest. Much of the rate reduc­ tion is a result of amendments made to the Workers’ Compensation Act in 2011. Legislation protects communities from illegal drug production Gov. Rick Snyder Thursday signed legisla­ tion giving law enforcement more authority to prevent methamphetamine production and protect communities near potential produc­ tion sites. “The production of illegal drugs creates a safety threat for communities statewide,” Snyder said. “This new law will reduce avail­ ability of harmful drug ingredients to hinder the production of these drugs and keep our neighborhoods safe.” House Bill 5615, sponsored by state Rep. John Kivela, adds “smurfing” (the purchasing of meth ingredients in small increments from multiple retailers), to the list of crimes that constitute racketeering. The bill is part of a larger methamphetamine initiative signed by the governor earlier this year that further curbs access to chemicals used to produce methamphetamine. This legislation makes it more difficult for drug producers to obtain these ingredients. For more information on legislation, visit legislature.michigan.gov. Marriage licenses Douglas Charles Baker, Freeport and Shelby Kay Sweeney, Freeport. Shawn Michael Herington, Delton and Shanna Louise Walters, Delton. Brandon Matthew Reigler, Middleville and Kaley Victoria Jachim, Middleville. Joseph Albert Farley, Shelyville and Diane Julia Farley, Shelbyville. Aaron Michael Matteson, Nashville and Hailey Ann Anthony, Grand Ledge. Ronald John Ogden, Hastings and Hailey Marie Zalewski, Hastings. Austin Bryant Lajcak, Middleville and Megan Marie Boulter, Delton. . GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. HASTINGS, MI - Richard (Dick) L. Foster, age 86, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Dick was born on February 1, 1928, the son of Leroy E. and Evelyn Fern (Cook) Foster. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1945. Dick received his bache­ lor’s degree in engineering from the University of Michigan. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Dick parried Merilyn J. Zuttermeister in 1950. She preceded him in death on November 18, 2010. Dick worked for E.W. Bliss and later, Hastings Manufacturing, from where he retired. Dick was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, Hastings Kiwanis Club, Hastings Country Club and was a member on the board at Hastings Manufacturing. He enjoyed golfing and play­ ing cards. He was a University of Michigan fan and enjoyed watching U of M Sports. He and Merilyn had a cottage on Elmwood Beach, Gun Lake. Dick loved life at the cot­ tage, going boating, skiing, and spending time with family and friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Fem Foster; wife, Merilyn; and sister, Gail Hess. He is survived by his brothers, Robert Foster of Portage and Phillip Foster of Phoenix, AZ; nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dick's name may be made to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, MI 49058 or to the Barry Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Respecting Dick's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. A one hour visitation period will take place prior to serv­ ice time from 1 until 2 p.m. Interment will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery, following the memorial service. The family wishes to thank the staff at Woodlawn Meadows for their kindness and for the special care given to Dick these past few months. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. HASTINGS, MI - Angela Kay Behrendt, age 40, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 at home with her family by her side. Angela was bom on September 19, 1974 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Judy (Maurer) Garber. Angela attended Maple Valley High School, graduating in 1993. She worked 16 years as a legal secretary and court recorder for Barry County Friend of the Court, Probate Court and the Prosecuting Attorney's office, retiring in September of 2012. For the last two years, Angela has worked part-time as a paralegal for Tripp and Tagg Law Office. She was also a full-time mommy to all of her chil­ dren. Angela married Michael Behrendt on August 6, 2011. She is a member of the St. Rose of Lima Parish in Hastings. Angela par­ ticipated in the Relay for Life. She enjoyed knitting, shopping and playing Rock Band with her friends and family and singing Karaoke. Angela also loved spending time with her children and family. Angela was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Merle and Marjory Garber and maternal grandparents, Dale and Lillian Maurer and son, Tilyr Bower. Angela is survived by her husband, Michael Behrendt of Hastings; her children, Prescot Bower, Abigayl Bower, and Grace and Michael Behrendt of Hastings; mother and father, Judy and Robert Garber of Hastings; brother, Bruce (Crystal)- Garber of Hastings; nieces, Mercedes and Shyanne Satterelli and Faith Garber of Hastings; nephew, Patrick Garber of Hastings; mother and father-in-law, Charlotte and Jeffery Behrendt of Ironwood; brother-in-law, Marcus Behrendt of Ironwood; and many friends. Angela will be greatly missed by all that knew her. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children of Angela Behrendt Memorial Fund, 206 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. A visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings from 6 until 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at 11 a.m., Fr. Stephan Philip, celebrant. Interment will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on November 5, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Richard and Joanne Keilen, 15547 M-43 Hwy. Hickory Corners, Ml 49060, for a variance to allow for the construction of an addition(s) to a single fam­ ily dwelling that fails to meet the setback requirements set forth in section 4.24 “Waterfront Lots”. The subject property is 15547 M-43 Hwy., Hickory Corners, Ml 49060 - 08-12-036-055-00 and is located in the R-2 zoning district. 2. A request by Matthew Warren, agent for Edward Oehler, PO Box 324, Lahaska, PA 18931, for a variance to allow for the construction of an addition(s) to a single family dwelling that fails to meet the setback requirements set forth in section 4.24 “Waterfront Lots”. The subject property is 11517 Ford Point Rd., Plainwell, Ml 49080 - 08-12-180-013-00 and is located in the R-2 zoning district. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide nec­ essary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio­ tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77590282 �Page 8 — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Jake 6<leiia Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD by Elaine Garlock The Woodland Women’s Study Club will host its annual home tour Saturday with five houses on the list. The Tri-River Museum group will- meet Tuesday at Belding’s Belrockton. Within the past weeks, a sponsored bus tour took more than 40 people on a trip to the Traverse City area to visit five museums, some of which were opened just for this tour group. The trip had its start and finish in northwest Grand Rapids. The Saturday dinner at Zion Lutheran church on Velte Road to benefit the Christmas basket project of Lakewood Community Services was such a success, for the first time at a fall dinner the meat supply was eaten before all patrons were served. In fact, some of the workers adjourned to the VFW hall in Lake Odessa to eat pancakes and sausage. The dinner includes a silent auction of donat­ ed goods, such as table runners, bird seed, stitched items and services such as car wash­ es. The monthly meeting of the local historical society had a rare treat with the presentation by Judy Haynh on her trip to China with hus­ band, Han. They walked a portion of the Great Wall, which in spots is only one person wide and very hilly and steep. They visited the winter palace with its broad vistas and beautiful artwork painted centuries ago. Judy is a retired teacher from Palo schools, a 4-H leader, and world traveler whose latest trip was to Africa. Her three sons are Lakewood graduates. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church met last Wednesday. Pam Swiler presented a picture story of today’s DAR showing the vast spectrum of services provided by the patriotic organiza­ tion, including sponsorship of essay contests. A side benefit of its requirement of proof of descent from a soldier of the American Revolution is the vast storage of genealogy information from aspiring members. The county genealogy society met Saturday at the local museum to hear a speaker from the state archives relate how to search in the archives for family records of those who had been incarcerated in the Michigan corrections department. More than 20 attended, with president Lori Fox presiding. Several members remained for the next hour or so to dig into the stored records and obituaries for their personal searches. At the banquet Oct. 18, two new inductees will join First Families and some centennial certificates will be awarded. The program will focus on manufacturing in the north half of Ionia County. Japanese burning bushes are at their best, especially those that received a lot of sunlight all summer. Leaves have been very colorful, but gray days do not bring out their beauty. Perhaps we have seen the best color of the season. The news media has been filled from Grand Rapids with stories about ArtPrize. It was a great experience for those who could attend. Many who attended went back for another look, especially to visit venues missed on a first visit. Lake Odessa’s Anthony Jackson was an exhibitor at the Gerald Ford Museum. ^HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Oct. 16 — Movie Memories enjoys “Love Me Tender,” starring Elvis Presley, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 — preschool story time learns about firefighters, 10:30 a.m. MoiKlay, Oct. 20 — library board meets, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 — Mother Goose on the Loose (story time for babies), 9:30; toddler story time gets ready fort autumn, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; unplugged game night, 6 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, OWNERS OF LAND WITHIN THE GUERNSEY LAKE AQUATIC PLANG CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 14-1, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Supervisor and Assessor have prepared and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination a special assess­ ment roll covering all properties within the GUERNSEY LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROJECT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 14-1 benefitted by the proposed aquatic plant control project. The assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing costs of the project within the aforesaid special assessment district within the aforesaid Guernsey Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District No. 14-1, which district is more particularly shown on plans on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 5463 South M43, within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $98,530. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor and Chief Assessing Officer has reported to the Township Board that the assessment against each parcel of land within said District is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said District as the benefit to such parcel bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Hope Township Hall at 5463 S M43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, October 21,2014, at 6:00pm for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of the hearing and may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to the assessment roll shall file his objections thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the hearing or within such other, time as the Township Board may grant. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act No. 162 of the Public Acts of 1962, as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the spe­ cial assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the spe­ cial assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her protest by letter and his or personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if a special assessment is confirmed at or following the above public hearing the owner or any person having an interest in the real property specially assessed may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal of Michigan within thirty (30) days of the confirmation of the special assessment roll if that special assessment was protested at the above announced hearing to be held for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment roll, hearing any objections to the roll, and considering confirmation of the roll. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring aux­ iliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk. 77590171 Deborah Jackson, Clerk Hope Township 5463 S M43 Highway Hastings Ml 49058 (269) 948-2464* JONES Open enrollment: A great time to review your retirement plan If you work for a medium-to-large compa­ ny, you may now be entering the “open enrollment” period — that time of year when you get to make changes to your employee benefits. Your benefit package can be a big piece of your overall financial picture, so you’ll want to make the right moves — espe­ cially in regard to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Take a close look at your 401 (k) or similar plan, such as a 403(b), if you work for a school or a nonprofit group, or a 457(b), if you work for.a state or local government. And keep these possible moves in mind: • Boost your contributions. If your salary has gone up over the past year, or if you just think you have a reasonable “cushion” in your disposable income, boost your contributions to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Even if you can’t afford to contribute the maximum amount — which, in 2014, is $17,500, or $23,000 if you’re 50 or older — to your 401(k) or similar plan, try to put in as much as you can afford. Remember the key benefits of these plans: Your money can grow tax deferred and your contributions can lower your annual taxable income. (Keep in mind, though, that you will eventually be taxed on your withdrawals, and any withdrawals you take before you reach 59_ may be subject to a Scientists have new theory on Ice Age trigger by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters From time to time, I give public talks on climate change — those large-scale changes geologists have been studying since the 1830s. At those talks I’m often asked a basic question about climate that, until now, has stumped scientists. Here’s the background. In the 1830s a Swiss naturalist named Louis Agassiz started promoting the idea that Europe-had oneeJsejpi enveloped in a cold time in which large areas had been covered in glacial ice. He called that interval “the Ice Age.” Working in this country in later decades, geologists studying glacial debris and soil layers came up with the idea that there real­ ly had been multiple episodes of extreme glacial advances. By 1900, most geologists agreed there had been at least four bitter intervals during which massive glaciers had covered Canada with a sheet of ice extend­ ing down into the Upper Midwest and New England. Today, geologists believe there have been numerous cold times during the past 2.5 mil­ lion years. Those long, bitter intervals have been separated by milder times like the pres­ ent. The current warm interval has now last­ ed about 10,000 years. It’s really no different from the previous warm times except that human civilization has grown up within it. But what triggered the start of the Ice Age? That’s the question I’m often asked by the public. After all, most of Earth’s history has been much warmer than the present and not marked by periodic advances of giant glaciers. A team of researchers recently put for­ ward a hypothesis that addresses the ques­ tion of what may have started the Ice Age. They studied wind-blown dust in north cen­ tral China, near the Tibetan plateau. That dust reflects changes in temperature and monsoons. The idea coming out of the research is that the salinity of the Pacific Ocean was changed when North and South America were joined by the creation of the land bridge that now links them. The salinity change created more sea ice, which, in turn, led to changes in wind patterns, with inten­ sified monsoons. Finally, the new wind and rain regime led to increased snowfall at high latitudes — and thus were bom the massive glaciers geologists have longed believed in. Thomas Stevens of the University of London was one of the researchers who recently put forth the new work. “Until now, the cause of [the Ice Age] had been a hotly debated topic,” Stevens told ScienceDaily. “Our findings suggest a sig­ nificant link between ice sheet growth, the monsoon and the closing of the Panama Seaway, as North and South America drift­ ed closer together.” Once the Panama region took its present shape, a feedback cycle in climate was established. More sea ice promoted more precipitation of snow, creating the condi­ tions for the growth of massive glaciers in the northern parts of our hemisphere. If the new hypothesis holds up, it will address one question about geologically recent climate change on Earth. And it’s another example of how numerous factors influence climate. In this case, a dash of plate tectonics moving land masses closer together led to climate changes half a world away. Or so some now think. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT On May 19, 2014, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region (UWBCKR) filed an application with the Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission), as amended on July 23, 2014 and September 18, 2014, request­ ing the transfer of the designation as the community resource information and referral answering point, as well as the assignment of the abbreviated telephone number 2-1-1 from various 2-1-1 Call Centers for certain rate centers located primarily within Barry, Ionia, and Montcalm counties to UWBCKR. Any interested person may review the application at the office of United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, Battle Creek Office: 34 West Jackson Street, Suite 4B Battle Creek, Ml 49017 or Kalamazoo Office: 709 South Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml 49007, or online at http://efile.mpsc.state.mi.us/efile. Case No. U-17626. You may also request a copy of the application by calling the Commission’s Executive Secretary at (517) 241-6160. Written and electronic comments may be filed with the Commission and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 12, 2014. Written comments should be sent to the: Executive Secretary, Michigan Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30221, Lansing, Michigan 48909, with a copy mailed to David P. Lucas, Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, PC., The Battle Creek Tower, Suite 450, 70 West Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49017. Electronic comments may be e-mailed to: mpscedockets@michigan.gov. All comments should reference Case No. U-17626. Comments received in this matter will become public infor­ mation, posted on the Commission’s website, and subject to disclosure. Please do not include information you wish to remain private. UNITED WAY OF THE BATTLE CREEK AND KALAMAZOO REGION 77590280 10% IRS penalty.) • Don’t miss the match. Try to take full advantage of your employer’s matching con­ tribution, if one is offered. Your employer may match 50% of employee contributions, up to the first 6% of your salary. So if you’re only deferring 3% of your income, you are missing half the match — or leaving money “on the table,” so to speak. • Rebalance, if necessary. You may be able to change the investment mix of your employ­ er-sponsored retirement plan throughout the year, but you might find that the best time to review your holdings and rebalance- your portfolio is during open enrollment, when you’re reviewing all your benefit options. Try to determine if your investment allocation is still appropriate for your needs or if you own some investments that are chronically under­ performing. And always keep in mind the need to diversify. Try to spread your money around a variety of investments within your plan, with the exact percentages of each investment depending on your goals, risk tol­ erance and time horizon. As you near retire­ ment, you may need to lower your overall risk level, but even at this stage of your career, you’ll benefit from a diversified portfolio. While diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, it can help reduce the impact of volatility on your holdings. • Review your beneficiary designations. Your retirement plan’s beneficiary designa­ tions are important and, in fact, can even supersede the wishes you express in your will. So if you experience changes in your life — marriage, remarriage, a birth or an adop­ tion, etc. — you’ll need to update the benefi­ ciary designations on your 401(k) or similar plan. It won’t take much time today — and it can help prevent a lot of trouble tomorrow. You work hard for the money that goes into your retirement plan —so make sure your plan is working hard for you. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. 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Call 945-9554 for more information. �T>k» H*art»rvrx Cl«’vK<r — Thut-vlay. Ot »ob*»r 1ft. 3014 ' | fl look back al the stories and columns on local history in the Hastings Banner I TURNING BflGK THE X PAGES <3 t NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 28. 2014 at 9:00 n m. the Berry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Iho 2015 Barry County budget during the regular Board ol Commissioners meeting in tho Commission Chamber, 220 W Slate St., Hastings, mi The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy ol the proposed 2015 Budget is available for pub­ lic insoeebon during normal business hours at the County Administrator’s office, 3rd floor. Courthouse 220 W State St Hastings. Ml 49058 Pamela A. Jarvis. County Clerk Barry County Board of Commissioners Hannah Collier Falk’s diary NOTICE of 1896, part XXIV The County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commisslons: Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She k<h born in Courtland County, N.Y. and moved to Michigan al age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children. two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Mcrlau. and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau. Willie Mcrlau, Leta Hyde. Lora Hyde. Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law. Dr. George Hyde. 'Dock,' or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan is her new "hired girl”. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paidfor various items and where, as well as who has [Mid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and aba later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22. 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. Thefull diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. .Sunday, Oct. 11 It is a nice day but cool. Frances and Birdie here a few minutes. Willie here and brought his wheel in the house. Then after meeting, he ate diner, then he went on his wheel to Vtainwc\LJ>9P »Qjjmc enough tor the union to the Baptist church Ann Jones here a long time this afternoon. Willie left his wheels in the house while he was to the church tonight. Mrs. Judkins rode down here this afternoon w ith Dr. Hyde. He gave her some medicine to take for her cough and throat. 1 feel real bad today. I have Liken qui­ nine all day today. Dock Hyde went to see old Mr. Roach, then he w ent over to Otsego to see Byron Hughes and his wife. She has the inflammation rheumatism and is very* sick and Byron is \ery sick with typhoid fever. They don’t think that either one of them will live. Monday, Oct. 12 It is a nice day today. Iva washing. Leta and Lora came to school today. Iva and I. we went in the cemetery ... and went all around and seen the graves and picked up a lot of hicko­ ry nuts. Frances and Birdie here. Frances brought me two big rolls of butter 13 cts. a lb. It came to one dollar three cents for the butler and I got three handkerchiefs for Mrs. Judkins 10 cts. a piece and I let her have 6 of her photo that I got taken and her son sent a dollar to pay for them and I sent one of Mrs. Judkins to Nettie and one of our group to her by Leia. Leta and Lora rode home with Vine Nosley. Will Havins drew a load of wood today for me. I patched my dress and chored it all day. I got 2 squashes of Morris Vanantworp 20 cts., 2 cts. a lb. and 25 cts. worth of crackers of Det Blackman. Nettie sent me some milk and some melons to make pickles. Iva and Mrs. Judkins and I. we went down to Mr Wilcox’s tonight a while. Birdie and Frances ate dinner with us about two o’clock. I wrote a letter to Alice Wilcox tonight. Tuesday, Oct. 13 It is a beautiful day but getting dry. Will Havins brought me a load of wood. Leta and Lora went to school. Mrs. Judkins here. I sent Alice Wilcox’s letter to die office by Leta Hydt. Leta and Lora staid here all night. Mrs. Harthom here. Mrs. Vandebrook here and paid me 7.68 cts.. two years interest. Kale Deback here w ith her mother. George Kern brought mu a bottle of Foley’s Honey of Tar for a cold 25 cts. I took a dose so did Mrs. Judkins and I got 5 cts. worth of Asafelida. Orvil Whitlock came and got a two gallon crock to get apple jelly in for me I saved a lot of 4 o’clock seeds. Then took the stalks and threw them in the road. The Ashley boys went by with their thrashing machine and they had (heir cyclone slacker on. Will Havins horse *as afraid of it. I l^ve Um 2 cts. io get candy, I got a letter from Alice Hyde. ^‘naddUta and Lora got a lot of caramels, 18 tor a penny. Wednesday, Oct 14 l H was a beautiful day today. Mrs. Judkins kre Lets and Ijora staid here las night < Cramer here today noon with Frankie Nelson came and told rm ’ *MHtd me to go with her to Alice M uth s afternoon 1 got 3 little sd'er * ‘ BarryTJQuntyAnlmalJShelicLAdYisoryJBcard (1 Rescue Shelter position, partial term) BamLCountxAgrlcMltumLErQmQtlQn_Bparcl>. (4 Agricultural Interest positions and 2 Natural Resource Conservation positions) Applications may bo oblained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. Slate St.. Hastings; or yww.barrycounty.org: and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12. 2014. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. ns-jceso NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 14, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. REQUEST FOR BIDS Barry County Central Dispatch is soliciting bids for SNOW PLOWING for the 2014-15 season An alternate bid for SNOW REMOVAL AND SALTING of the sidewalks and parking lot may be submitted. An invitation to bid may be obtained at our website www.barry911.org or at the Barry County website www.barrycountv.onL Specific questions regarding the Invitation to Bid may be directed to Phyllis Fuller, Director at Barry County Central Dispatch, 269-948­ 4825 ext. 2, or fullerp<£barry9ll.org. Deadline for bids is October 31, 2014 at 4 p.m. TTWOtCi RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL Hannah Falk (undated photo provided by Bernard Museum) Cairns’ of Maurice Vanantworp 15 cts. and 1 got 4 for Mrs. Judkins 20 cts. and I gave Leta and Lora 5 cts. to get candy and 10 cts. of candy for Opal and Rankin. Mrs. Nelson came here after me and we went over to see Mrs. Alice Smith and her two little girls. Nina and Ethel and Martha Shelp Carter It was three o’clock when we got there. I took my photo to Mrs. Alice Smith and the two little girls each a silvered shoe, with a plush top and one for Kate Freeman’s girl Bessie. We staid there to supper and came by moonlight. .... Thursday, Oct. 15 (,(l it is a beautiful day today. Nettie and chil­ dren came here today. Leta and Lora went to school this afternoon. Nettie went to see Mr. Copp about here teeth. Opal went with her. Rankin was to sleep. Dr. Hyde and Frank Barnes came here and brought me a lot of apples from my place in Hope [Township]. Some Baldw ins. Northern Spies. Russets and another kind. I got 3 squashes of Morris 50 cts., 1 1/2 cts. a lb 1 got a lot of gum for the children to Cairns’, of Morris 5 cts. and 3 dozen eggs of Mr. Nelson 14 cts. a dozen. Then tonight we all went to sec Mrs. Nelson a while. Mrs. Wilcox came there. Will Havins drew me a load of my wood. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Warren here today. Mrs. Drummond and Rockwell here. Bell Adams went away from Orra Storms today for good. Friday, Oct. 16 It is a nice day again today. Nettie. Leta. Lora and Opal and Rankin stayed with me last night. Mrs. Judkins is here with me. Mrs. Crawford here all day. Mrs. Wilcox and Nellie and Myrtle here. Permelian Collier here. Nettie gave her one of our group photos and Mrs. Judkins gave her one of hers. Susie and Willie Dcprester here all day. Leta and Lora and Opal here. Mrs. Vantassle here after Nettie. So Nettie and Rankin went down home. Leia and Lora to school. Opal staid with me all night. Mrs. Oliver Nichols here. I got a little book of her for Opal’s Christmas 30 cts., it is on linen. Opal and I, we went after the mail. I got the Prairieville Press and tile Kalamazoo Telegraph. I got 5 cts. worth of peanuts for Opal Hyde. Will Havins drew some coal for me today. He put it in my wood house. It is quite cool tonight. Opal’s book is the new Mother Goose Melodies that I got of Mrs. Oliver Nichols. 1 gave Susie Deprester a silver shoe and one for Sarah Johnson for Christmas. Will Havins look Mrs. Judkins’ trunk over to Delton for here. Jim Havins helped him put it in the wagon. Dr. Hyde sent me 2 gallons of jelly by Whitlock. Saturday, Oct. 17 Il snowed a little this morning. Will Havins here a piling wood for me. I paid him 10 dol­ lars cash today. Mr. Ranny here 1 got some beef of him 32 cts. Mr. Nelson brought me a barrel of nice black gill glower apples. He made a present of them. Little Opal here with me. She is my precious lamb. She says and she is. 1 cut my com in the garden and pulled a lot of weeds and dug dock and catnip and burdock and gathered leltice seed and morn­ ing glory seed and pulled malice and sat out some black raspberry bushes and shelled a Im of hickory nuts and 1 went to Mrs. Cahill’s and pot a box of sarony yam for Mrs. Judkins and a hall box tor me. She got it to J.R. Jones in Kalamazoo for 5 cts. a skein and we paid 10 cts. for ii to Temples. I got a peck of cran­ berries to .Nelson’s for 25 cts. and a squash for 1 1/2 cts. a lb. Sarah Bailie Johnson here I gave her a glass of jelly and a little pitcher of apple jelly that Dr. Hyde sent to me by Whitlock. WilJje Merlau here Nettie, Rankin and Leta and Lora here just a minute. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that proposed Ordinance ^2014-150 was introduced for first reading by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its October 8, 2014 meeting. This proposed ordinance reflects tho first phase of a comprehensive updating of Chapter 220 (Zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code. The main focus of this first phase ol tho zoning update project is to consolidate the text provisions relat­ ing to the 14 existing zoning districts to 10 proposed reorganized/now zoning districts derived from and intended to better implement tho Rutland Charter These proposed amendments relating to the zoning districts also necessitate amend­ ments to other provisions of the zoning text associated with specific zoning districts. This first phase of the zoning update project also begins a reorganization and reformatting of the content of existing Chapter 220, with various amendments, to eventually produce a more log­ ically organized and easier to use zoning text document after the second phase of the zoning update project is completed later this year or early next year. This pro­ posed ordinance includes the following specific pro­ posed amendments of the designated articles/sections within Chapter 220, in summary: 1. Article I (Title) and Article II (Purpose, Scope and Legal Basis) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220-1. through § 220-4.) are proposed to be consolidated and otherwise amended, with the resulting proposed text renum­ bered Article I [§ 220-1. through § 220-4.]. 2. Article III (Definitions and Word Usage) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220­ 5. and § 220-6.) is proposed to be amended to revise several existing defined terms, delete sever­ al existing defined terms, and to add several new defined terms, with the resulting proposed text renumbered Article II [§ 220-5. And § 220-6.]. 3. Article IV (Zoning Districts) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220-7.) is pro­ posed to be replaced in its entirety, and consoli­ dated with the existing content of Article V (Use District Boundaries) [§ 220-8. through § 220-11.J, as herein proposed to be amended, with the result­ ing proposed text renumbered Article III (§ 220-7. through §220-11.]. < Articles VI-XIX (Zoning Districts) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (§ 220-12. through § 220-72.) pertaining to all of the existing zoning districts are proposed to be replaced in their entirety by the primary text provisions for all of the new zoning districts enumerated in Article III as proposed above (and reserving Articles XIV and XVI-XIX for potential future use/reorganization). with the resulting proposed text renumbered Articles IV-XIII [§ 220-12. through § 220-72.], with the reserved articles. 5- Article XX (Schedule of Regulations) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220­ 73. and § 220-74.) is proposed to be replaced in its entirety by new content coordinating with the new zoning districts as proposed above, with the resultin9 proposed text renumbered Article XV [§ 220­ 73. and § 220-74 ] 6- All provisions within Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code in its entirety with refer­ ences to one or more of the existing zoning dis,ricts. not otherwise already proposed to be amended pursuant to the preceding items pertainln9 to the proposed new zoning districts, are pro­ posed to be amended to conform all such refer­ ences to an existing zoning district to instead refer 'o the applicable proposed new zoning dstnet. and. similarly, all references throughou Chapter 220 referring to a section number/letter of an exist■ '"9 Provision coordinating wi.h an exisbng zoning d|strict are proposed to bo amended tci instead re|cr to the applicable section number of the corre­ sponding proposed new zoning district. Tho fol°w'ng conversion chart shairbe used as a guide to implement these proposed amendments through­ out Chapter 220, except where the specific context requires otherwise to correctly implement the intended change: Existing district reference AG RE RR R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 RMH C-1 C-2 C-3 . C-4 MUD Changed to new district reference ” ’ • ’ ’ AG/OS CR CR MDR MDR HDR HDR PRC RHCR MUD MUD. or LC (as applfcabta) MUD, or ACLI (as applicable) ACL!, or LI (as applicable) MUD (no change) 7. The table of contents of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (Zoning) is pro­ posed to be amended to conform the provisions of same pertaining to Articles l-XX with the content resulting from the changes proposed herein per­ taining to those articles. 8. The proposed consolidation of the existing zoning districts to the proposed new zoning districts impli­ cates what may be termed a Text rezoning" of the entire Township. However, except as noted below with respect to some federal or state-owned and/or other public use land, all of the proposed “rezonings" will result in all property having the proposed new zoning district classification that corresponds to the existing zoning of that property, based on the zoning district conversion chart included in Item 6 above. The only exceptions to this zoning district conversion rule are as follows: • The east 1/2 of the northeast 1/4 of land section 17 and the adjoining west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of land section 16 (around Edgar Lake) presently in the RR Rural Estates Residential District is now state or federal owned land and is therefore pro­ posed to be shown on the Zoning Map as SGA State/Federal Land (over which the Township has no zoning jurisdiction). • Property in the north 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of land section 32 now used for Boys/Girls Club camp purposes is proposed to be rezoned from the existing AG Agricultural District zoning classi­ fication to the proposed new PRC Park/Recreation/Camps District zoning classifica­ tion. • Property in the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of land section 28 now owned/used for Michigan Audubon Society purposes is proposed to be rezoned from the existing AG Agricultural District zoning classification to the proposed new pRc Park/Recreation/Camps District zoning classifica­ tion. This proposed ordinance in its entirety has been post­ ed in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (wwjullandlQMflShip.oiQ). This proposed ordinance will be considered for ado tion by the Township Board at its next regular rrieet n on November 12, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m Rutland Charter Township Hall. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessarv sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signa the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed m^ f°r als being considered at the meeting, io individuallaier’' disabilities at tho meettng/hearing upon seven notice to Rutland Charter Township. Individu I disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ServiCegS contact the Township. s shou|q RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Robin A. Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948-2194 Q �Page 10 - Thursday October 16.2014 - The Hastings Banner Hastings band earns many honors at DeWitt invite The color quard from Hastings has earned the highest honors in Class B competition at each of three invitationals this year, con­ tinuing a long streak of caption awards. Here, the color guard and band perform at the Otsego Invitational bept. 2/. Hastings High School Matching Band not only Took first p’acc among Class B schools in the DeWilt High School Marching Band Invitational Saturday, the band also brought home three caption awards. Caption awards arc special honors given to top scorers in designated categories. Hastings earned caption awards for the best Held com­ manders. best color guard and best drumlinc. field commanders, or drum majors, for Hastings are Marshall Cherry, David Kaczmarczyk and Stephanie Wezell. The color guard includes Brianna Beck. Jeanne Bckampis. Kourtncy Dobbin. Bryce Johnron. Hannah LJoye. Abigail Laubaugh. Carley Laubaugh. Leigha Saur, Megan Slagcl, Mikayla Warner, Samantha Wezell and Tay lor Wright. Drumline members are Ben Anderson, Ronnie Collins. Sarah DeBolt. Mary Green. Kalie Kuzava. Nash Martin. Katie Pohl. Caleb Sherwood. Mike Smith, Mason Steward and James Wezell IB. The Saxon band tied for first place with Hastings field commanders (center, from left) Stephanie Wezell, David Kaczmarczyk and Marshall Cherry, give the signal to begin the band’s performance at the 2014 DeWitt Marching Band Invitational. Also pictured are (back) drummers Mason Steward, Caleb Sherwood, James Wezell 111 and Ronnie Collins, and guard members (front to back) Carley Laubaugh, Leigha Saur, Megan Slagel, Jeanne Bekampis and Mikayla Warner. Hastings’ drum majors, drumline and color guard all were named best in Class B. Olivet High School, but edged ahead after judges referred to tie-breaker guidelines. The band will perform its half-time show in the high school gym Sunday afternoon. Hastings Township grants tax abatement to local manufacturer by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Though he carefully observed objective leadership of Tuesday’s public hearing regarding a request by Mensch Manufacturing fora tax abatement. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim Brown made no secret of how he fell about the town­ ship board’s unanimous resolution to approve it. “The .value of this is big,” said Brown, of the 12-y car Industrial Facility Tax abatement on Mensch’s $3.3 million expansion. “Something this large needs people to operate within it. This is'putting people to work and for the long lent). We definitely need this growth in this part of town." Valerie By rnes, director of the Economic Development Alliance accompanied Mensch Manufacturing representative Sarah Mensch Kiwanis recognizes new members, officers at luncheon Dee Hudson, lieutenant governor for Kiwanis District 14, introduces new members of the Hastings Chapter Kiwanis Club, William Voigt (left) and Dave Russell. by Constance Chceseman Staff Writer The Hastings Kiwanis Club enjoyed com­ munity and laughs during its induction lunch­ eon on Wednesday at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. T he group installed y early officers and was honored to have Dee Hudson, lieutenant governor of District 14. presiding over the ceremony. Outgoing club President Phyllis Fuller handed over the club’s reins to Korin Ayers who relinquished the president-elect position to Chase Youngs, director ol non-camp pro­ gramming at the Barry County YMCA. Debn: Hatfield, marketing director for Walker. Huke and Sheldon, returned as secretary and Gordon Ironside resumed lhe helm as treasur­ er. Caledonia chapter members also attended the luncheon including Joyce and Jerry Schuur, who are board members of the Kiwanis of Michigan Foundation, facilitators of the Annual Thomas Oliver Holiday Greeting Card program. The first Kiwanis club began in 1915 and '•ill celebrate 100 sears of serving children in communities with'a grand birthday party to he held in the city of its origin. Detroit, in January. Ihe Kiwanis International organization serves 150,000 projcch eud, year. The HaMmgs Chapter serves many programs wnrun Barry County, itself involved with ‘•ngomg chons a differencc in ’he Jne> ot children. ch,I(J one community at a time." Some of Ihc pro^.i, lhc jJaMlngs Kiwanis uPP“rl'"K Smoke :?u’ke via the Barn County L'J 1 Showmanship Trophy •Spon -nsh,|>. ||a,U1, ' School - • • Sch.1!„shl|>s. p‘ within Hasting Ekmcji^n \.i t Baseball Softball Jj j. Sd,ool‘” 1 YMCA YN • I-shirt sponsorships. Outgoing Kiwanis Club President Phyllis Fuller is all smiles as she shares her congratulations To new club officers during the club's induction luncheon Wednesday. Hastings Key Club Sponsorships, Bowl for Kids Sake via the Big Brother Big Sister club, Schixil Back Pack Program via the United Way. Key Leader Scholarships. Law Enforcement Academy Scholarships, Outdoor Recreation Youth Day. Hastings High Schix»l Band Boosters. Kiwanis International supports programs such as lhe Kiwanis Michigan Foundation with De Vos Children’s Hospital and the Kiwanis International Eliminate Project, fur thering the global project that works to elimi-* mile maternal and neonatal tetanus in impov­ erished countries at lhe Tuesday night meeting on lhe new expansion currently underway. Located on M-37 South, Mensch is adding 81.000 square feet to their existing operations. Mensch manufactures agricultural equip­ ment including manure spreaders/vacuums, rakes, skidhoes to benefit large farming oper­ ations, and incorporates the use of waste industrial tires in it’s patented products. Emphasizing the importance of encourag­ ing industrial and small business develop­ ment in Barry County. Byrnes extolled the benefits of granting tax exemptions to support the growth in local business and in attracting new business. “This is a standard tool that can be utilized by municipalities to encourage local business and help communities grow,’’ said Byrnes, explaining PA198 option, “This tool can help market your growth no,w. and in the future." The board members confirmed that the expansion, which began in earnest this year, would bring focus on economic development to the southern section of Hastings. Mensch said that 10-15 more positions of employment would be created by the expan­ sion. A January 2015 date is set for comple­ tion of the expansion. Brown moved on to open the regular town­ ship board meeting to impart to board mem­ bers that the township’s drive to implement a recycling program was nearing fruition. Speaking io attendees to the meeting, amid solar panels, awnings and recycling item identification signs being stored in the meet­ ing room. Brown shared the progress of a year’s worth of diligence in developing, designing and purchasing the recycling mod­ ule, preparing for inaugural beginnings short­ ly alter November's general elections process. “The recycling module will be delivered to the hall tomorrow,” said Brown. “The awnings will be affixed, the signs and solar panels placed appropriately, and the finishing touches on phasing in the electrical require­ ments to the building will commence there­ after. Just about everybody is contributing to the success of this program.” Brown highlighted sponsors of efforts to support the purchase of the awning and sig­ nage io the module, and imparted a sense of pride and excitement io the coming grand opening. Barring any unforeseen delays, a date for a ribbon cutting ceremony will be set at the end of the month. Additional action taken by the board on Tuesday included: • Approval of a S2.460 quote from Hamilton Ijwn Prep, for |aadscaping at lhe tow nship hall. Hamilton will provide exterior building landscaping updates addressing overgrown shrubs, clean up of areas of pac­ ing and providing boulders to the comers to deter driving on the lawn that will compli­ ment new asphalt soon to be |ajd jn the park­ ing lot. All the work will be completed prior to the Nov. 4 election. H • Received nolice from Keith Murphy that the Michigan Towtls^*P Association extension of Banv County has Ixen shut down. Insufficient attendance of the assoctation s meetings by township official pnunpled a survey requesting if die Barry County chapter was productive Survey results produced the decision t„ close lhe chapter and l«> re-direct townshi' funds allo­ cated Io attending the chanter -he newly limit 911 faci|ily addi,°un“ 5 almost complete, watt,ng for the final i^neettons by Suite officials before openin? . ° Par^;nn Jot is comp]c^ ^long ^ndscaping. sa,d Murphy/i^Are is to be arrivmg soon. It looks |ikX building will be done by the vnd Of n Lr H* * beautiful facility.” 1 Octo** 1 Marching season awards also will be given. The band will have an shortened performance Friday. Oct. 24. during the homecoming foot­ ball game. BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST 4: 8 7 5 2 ^:QJ985 ♦: K 10 76 4: Q 9 6 3 V:A ♦: AJ9 87 2 ♦: K J EAST SOUTH 10 V:64 ♦:Q65 4 ♦:Q 1054 32 4: A K J 4 V: K 107 3 2 ♦;3 ♦: A98 Dealer: South Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 7* North East 2f 6NT! 3* Pass South 1V 3NT Pass West Pass Pass Pass Were you surprised at the bidding in today’s hand? Would you have been so bold as to bid 6NT? Was there a better bid and a safer contract? Let’s take a look at today’s hand that was played recently in an online bridge tournament with 42 tables. South opened the bidding with fourteen high card points and two length points for a total of 16 points. After West passed, North bid 2f, a forcing bid as North/South play a Two-OverOne Sy stem. North was promising at least 13 high card points and biddable diamonds. This bid was forcing to game, and South was ready to comply by bidding 3NT. Imagine South’s surprise when East interjected a 3«* bid, an obvious obstructive bid as well as a lead-direct­ ing bid. promising 5-11 high card points and twice rcbiddable clubs. Undeterred, South bid what he had planned to bid and bid 3NT. Imagine his greater sur­ prise when Partner North jumped to 6NT. All passed and the contract was 6NT in lhe South. Keeping partner happy, West chose lhe top of his club suit, the ?♦, planning to show a count of two clubs if he ever got a chance to play the 6^. High/Iow is a standard counting tech­ nique to show partner an even-number of cards in a hand. As in past hands. South needed to listen to the bidding to find out where the cards were. The 34» bid promised six or seven clubs in the East hand. Fortunately. South had two stop­ pers in clubs, the A^ and the K^. East was bound to have the Q* from the club bid, but South played the J^ anyway to keep an entry on the board. South looked al the dummy hand and counted the w inners: four spade winners. two heart winners, two club winners, and one diamond winner. That number was nine, a far cry from the twelve tricks needed to make 6NT. Where would lhe other three tricks come from? Not from spades and not from clubs. Hearts and diamonds would have to be the suits to go to for extra tricks. But was that even possible? Taking the lime to make a plan helped save South on this hand. South could count only six hearts so he knew that there were seven hearts out against him. Counting the diamonds and arriving at seven diamonds left him a little better chance to succeed. There would be six dia­ monds out against him. and knowing the odds and the probabilities of card-splits, it was like­ ly with the kind of bid that East had bid that the diamonds would split 4-2 instead of 3-3. What were the key diamonds out against him? South could count the Kf, the Qf. and the 10f. as his chief concerns. How would he play the hand? With stoppers in the three other suits, South went immediately to work on the diamond suit. From his hand. South led the 3f on the second trick. West played the 10f. one of the cards that South was concerned about. South drew a deep breath and put the Jf on top of the I Of. The trick was won by East with the Qf. There was the second diamond that South was concerned about. Only lhe Kf was out against him. Easl returned a small club, and South took lhe trick with the K4f on lhe board. The moment of truth had arrived. South played the Af. and to his relief lhe Kf fell from the West hand. The four remaining diamonds were played in succession with South pitching hearts and a club from his hand. South saved lhe four spade tricks and the two heart tricks as his final six tricks, making 6NT. South had found the right way to play the hand, and for his effons, the North/South team received 990 points for a small slam bid and made. They also garnered an 89.3% game. n Was that the top score for this hand? While you may think so, there was one better n|a that only two South declarers found that could beat a 6NT small slam. Did you figure it out? When Easl threw in an obstructive bid. even though he knew that North/South had a game • least from their opening bids, it was South who slopped for a moment and thought about th' gain that might be made from another bid altogether. What if...? hc What if South doubled the 3# bid as a penalty double? Would that lx? a more profit hi gain than making a 3NT contract? Remember. South had no inkling that North Would u6NT at this time. As it turned out, two South declarers did just that. They doubled for ly. North passed lhe double, and with lhe cards and points in their favor. North and cCn:^' cleaned house royally. The final damage when lhe last trick was played had East/West d h five tricks for a minus 1100 points. For their efforts, two North/South teams were th • n place winners on this hand and scored a 98.8% game for u most impressive score ^lr^l What a range of play on a hand of bridge’ Strategy and counting and making a p| important ingredients to a successful finish. For today’s hand, there were several i, Urt* all of the high scores. Well played, both on defense and on offense. North and So to £et (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bri /, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his- bri,k ^<l^Ue httjrd/belterbridgelnbarrycountyinichigan.blogspot.com) 1 ^lo^ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — Page 11 «nd iv Au,' *''■ tB ■9 Hastings Exchange Club announces October Young Citizens Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for October are (from left) Sam Randall, Claire Anderson, Haliegh Burfield, Karsyn Daniels and Jordan Thompson. ■- .. Mi * ■ Named Young Citizens for October at Southeastern Elementary School are Samantha Kellay (left) and Coyana Noe, joined here by teacher Nick Hilley. Northeastern Elementary School’s Young Citizens for October are Braden Vertalka (left) and Elisabeth Arnold, with teacher Dawn James. Glen McFarlan (left) and Claire Green, pictured here with teacher Jill Smith, are the Young Citizens for October at Central Elementary School. St. Rose sixth grader Nate Flikkema, named his school’s Young Citizen for the month of October, is joined by principal Kyle Welter and teacher Amy Murphy. Daniel Harp (left) and James Poyer are Star Elementary School’s Young Citizens for October. They are joined by teacher Matt Kingshott. BUSINESS BRIEFS Helping welcome Janine Dalman (far right) to her new position as full-time execu­ tive director of the Pennock Foundation are Mike O’Mara, foundation chair; and Sheryl Lewis Blake, president and CEO of Pennock Health Services. Janins Dalman has been named the full­ time executive director of the Pennock Foundation. Having served Pennock Health Services as director of marketing while also managing the foundation on a part-time basis, Dalman will expand efforts to grow a $6 mil­ lion asset base and expand fundraising efforts. Her efforts to lead the annual Julep, which raised $25,000 in its second year in 2013, are expected to increase fundraising activities. She also organized the Community Health Needs Assessment and, in 2012, incorporated Pennock Volunteer Services into her market­ ing and foundation department. * * * Financial officer Mark Christensen of the Hastings office of Edward Jones was among the 600 investment representatives to attend the annual Barron’s magazine financial sum­ mit in Orlando. Attendees were comprised of the top 100 financial advisors as reported by Barron’s in its April 19 issue as well as an additional 500, financial advisors designated by their firms. Edward Jones attendees were among the firm’s top 1 percent of producers. The conference is designed to promote best practices and generate new ideas across the industry. Equipment issue pushes bridge slide project back to this weekend A bridge slide originally set for last week­ end has been tentatively rescheduled to this coming weekend, due to unexpected equip­ ment problems. At approximately 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, through 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, two lanes of eastbound 1-96 traffic and one lane of west­ bound 1-96 traffic will exit and re-enter 1-96 using the off and on ramps at M-50. The west­ bound 1-96 lane closure will begin approxi­ mately three-quarters of a mile east of M-50. Right turns will be allowed from eastbound and westbound 1-96 to M-50. The Michigan Department of Transportation, along with prime contractor Anlaan Corporation, are planning the first interchange bridge slide at the M-50 (Alden Nash Avenue) and 1-96 interchange, making it the third bridge slide of the season and the third in Michigan history. The first two struc­ tures slid into place this year were the north­ bound and southbound US-131 bridges over Three Mile Road in Mecosta County. “With the added challenges of replacing a bridge at a busy interchange, this project stands alone as an innovative first for MDOT,” said MDOT Grand Region engineer Roger Safford. “This project clearly demon­ strates the value of this technology to signifi­ cantly reduce construction impacts.” A traditional bridge replacement typically requires months of lane closures and detours. With this slide-in bridge method, the new bridge is assembled on temporary founda­ tions adjacent to the existing structure and, once complete, slid into place. “We commend MDOT and their crews for this inventive technique,” said Lowell Township Supervisor Jerry Hale. “Replacing such a significant bridge without months of detours has saved our taxpayers a substantial amount of time and money.” For the past couple of months, M-50 traffic has been shifted onto the east half of the new bridge in its temporary location. Now that the permanent foundations are finished, it’s time to slide the new bridge into place. “We’ll be pushing 4.5 million pounds of bridge approximately 72 feet to the east,” said MDOT Engineer Charlie Stein. “Once in place, we’ll reopen 1-96 on Saturday and then work on reopening M-50 before Monday ’s morning rush.” Thursday, Aug. 14, more than 30 engineers from nine states vjsited Grand Rapids to see first-hand how MDOT is advancing innova­ tion in bridge construction in West Michigan. The event, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, featured technical presenta­ tions from MDOT design and construction teams involved in the two projects. Attendees then went on-site to see how the two slide-in bridge projects were progressing. “There were several other construction projects in the vicinity that affected traffic this season, but this one has had very little impact on motorists,” said Grand Rapids TSC Manager Erick Kind. “Other than the week­ end for demolition and this weekend for the slide, replacing and widening the M-50 struc­ ture didn’t hinder traffic. That’s the beauty of bridge slide construction.” For more information on slide-in bridge projects, including links to bridge slide ani­ mations, demolitions and a time-lapse, visit www.michigan.gov/bridgeslide. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Shirlee’s Grands 22-6; Team Turkey 21-7; X-Women 19-9; Sue’s Team 16-12; Look Insurance 12-16; Moore Cubed 11.5-16.5; 2 Guys and a Lady 11-17; Mexican Connexion 10-18; Animal House 9.5-18.5; Coleman Agency 8-20. High Game - Devin M. 236; Derrick M. 215; Kwinton 212. High Series - Derrick M. 638; Devin 666; Kwinton 550. Tuesday Night Mixed Dave Ramey Photography 18; J-Bar 14; Double Bs 14; Boyce Milk Haulers 10. High Game - R. Huebner 224; M. Wood 209; D. Blakely 193; G. Hause 179; Sis 178; B. Ramey 173; M. Yost 160; M. Bryan 137. High Series - R. Huebner 544; Sis 463; M. Yost 440. Wednesday Mixed Court Side 15-5; Boniface Construction 13­ 7; Huver’s Auto Recycling 12-12; Eye & ENT 11-13; Brush Works Painting 9-7. Good Games and Series Women - E­ Ulrich 190-529; K. Plett 134-374; G. Meaney 143; J. Shurlow 162-437; N. Boniface 166; J. Rice 190-503; L. Elliston 178; T. Christopher 181-498. Good Games and Series Men - J. Miller 194-525. Senior Citizens Rosie’s 19-5; Pin Seekers 16-8; Jan’s Team 15-9; Has Beens 15-9; Evie’s Devils 13-11; Butterfingers 12-12; Just Having Fun 12-12; King Pins 11-13; Early Risers 10-14; M&M’s 9-15; Sun Risers 8-16. Good Games and Series Women - Y. Markley 150-399; R. Murphy 140-384; M. Kingsley 109-283; N. Frost 169-415; N. Boniface 176-481; J. Shurlow 152; F. Bell 185; K. Keeler 156-454. Good Games and Series Men - W. Mallekoote 197; M. Camell 163; P. Scobey 221; B. Akers 202-502; G. Yoder 170; M. Saldivar 164-458; J. Miller 241; H. Bowman 206-537. Monday Mixerettes Nashville Chiropractic 19-5; Dewey’s Auto Body 16-8; Kent Oil 13-11; Creekside Growers 13-11; Dean’s Dolls 9-15. Good Games and Series - J. Alflen 173; D. Anders 197-506; C. Hurless 150-403; N. Goggins 150; T. Christopher 186. Sunday Night Mixed . The Terribowls 15 1/2; Happy Hookers 111 1/2; The Wild Bunch 11; Pinheads 9; Princess & Her Toads 7; Animal House 6. Women’s Good Games and Series - S. VanDenBurg 193-543; K. Becker 202-533; K. Genther 189-486; E. Bixler 136-335. Men’s Good Games and Series - D. McKee 216-582; C. Gulch 209-571; A. Robins 189-513; A. Stora 187-511; W. Case 205-471; DK McKee 231; B. Rentz 211; B. Heath 159. �Page 12 — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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We are still un­ covering and discovering. There is an antique . Singer treadle sewing machine and two additional sewing ma­ chines in cabinets. Lots and lots of vintage buttons and sewing notions and fabrics. Lots of crochet thread and patterns; many antique ink wells, fountain and dip pens; Hull and other pottery; huge shell collection and shell re­ lated items; several small drawer cabinets; tons of anti­ que and vintage linens; cov­ erlet from 1800's; 2 antique quilts; nice collection of cro­ chet collars; vintage luggage; lots of vintage jewelry and pocket watches, and items related to making jewelry and repairing it. (Family owned the jewelry/optical store in town for genera­ tions); old cast banks; vin­ tage toiletries; antique shav­ ing mirror and many straight razors; vintage han­ kies; tons of old books; old Smith Corona typewriter; Homer Laughlin Hudson china service for 12+; Dun­ can Phyfe style table and chairs; several antique side and arm chairs and small ta­ bles; various vintage lamps; lots of antique photographs and postcards; stereoview slides and viewer; old oil station maps; many nice an­ tique mirrors; beautiful Ma­ jolica pitcher; Planters Pea­ nut jar; beautiful curved glass china cabinet; buffet; old clocks; lots of very old marbles; phonograph; short­ wave radio and two antique floor radios; vintage formica kitchen table with 4 yellow chairs; waterfall dresser and dressing table; tall bead­ board chest; vintage ham­ pers; chalkware figures; old trumpet and violin and mu­ sic stand; lots and lots of an­ tique tin toys; trains and cars; toy guns; vintage De­ troit Tiger banners in very unusual color and other vin­ tage banners; trunks, vintage wall paper; antique dresser with mirror and nice antique chest; 2 wool blankets from Orr Felt and Blanket Co.; an­ tique tool chest; antique model planes; Erector set; many military items; pie safe and multiple other furniture items ready for repurposing. 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Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. Card of Thanks FROM THE ROY BARRY FAMILY We wish to thank Mr War­ ren the First Responder and the County Sheriff depart­ ment for their help and kind­ ness at the time of Roy's ac­ cident and death. We want to thank Girrbach Funeral home for their help and care during our loss. We also wish to thank all the people who sent cards, flow­ ers and food also for the donations in Roy's name. A big thank you to our fami­ ly and extended family ford their help in getting the trac­ tor out of the woods and to even-one who has called or stopped by. We are sorry if we missed speaking with you at anytime during this time. Thank you Carla Smith for the great service for us and hopefully we won't have to use your services anytime soon. Thank you are only two small words but they are meant in a very big way. Greta, Bonnie, Carl, Anna, Jae, Brett, Cheryl, Christine, Nicole, Deb, Jay, Brook, Kacey, Reilly, Alex, Jaymee, Ryan, Jake, Dani, Torri, Alec, Tyler. THE FAMILY OF Robert Stockham would like to thank the Pennock Hospital staff, Thomapple Manor staff, Great Lakes Hospice, Mercy Ambulance, St Rose Parish- Father Stephen Phi­ lip, Fred Jacobs, Steve Youngs, pianist Cindy Bak­ er, Deacon Gene Haas, Bob's neighbor Larry Gidley for the beautiful hymns. Girrbach Funeral Home and all his friends & family that shared in our sorrow. The Stockham Family “ Help Wanted BARRY COUNTY COM­ MUNITY Mental Health Authority, a progressive provider of Mental Health and Substance Abuse serv­ ices in Hastings, Michigan is looking for a Community Living Support Specialist. This full time position in­ volves assisting clients in an agency and community set­ ting attain skills to work to­ ward independence. 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No certification necessa­ ry. Must have valid Michi­ gan drivers license. Pay ac­ cording to experience. (269)838-8536. MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST: Bar­ ry County Community Men­ tal Health Authority, a pro­ gressive provider of Mental Health and Substance Abuse services in Hastings, Michi­ gan is looking for a part time peer support specialist to join our team of individuals dedicated to working with clients in pursuit of their re­ covery. A peer support spe­ cialist will support, mentor and provide assistance to mental health beneficiaries to achieve commuhity inclu­ sion, participation, inde­ pendence, recovery, and productivity. Interested indi­ viduals must be in recovery from severe mental illness and have received or are re­ ceiving services from the public mental health system. Check us out at www.barrycountyrecovery.orgEmail jobs@bccmha.org or contact us at 915 West Green St., Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls please. 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Free esti­ mates. (517)290-5556. Real Estate OPEN. HOUSE SUNDAY 10/19, noon to 3. 11321 Fair Lake Dr., Delton. Year round lake living on private all sports lake, newer 3 bed­ room, 3 bath home with open floor plan, tons of ex­ tras, must see. $338,900. For pictures and more info www.bhhsmi.com or call Sheri at 269-501-6532. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such prefer­ ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 qoqoautoparts.com OPPORTUNITY 77582776 Jury finds Hastings teacher not guilty of indecent exposure charge by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A three-man, three-woman jury found Hastings Area Schools teacher Stephen Anthony M erring not guilty of indecent expo­ sure after a trial in Barry County District Court Monday. The jury deliberated less than 15 minutes after hearing testimony and Judge Michael Schipper’s instructions. “Mr. Merring truly appreciates the hard work of the jurors,” said defense attorney Phil Iorio, representing Merring at the trial. “He looks forward to putting this unfortunate chapter behind him and moving on with his life.” Merring wiped his eyes after the verdict was read, showing obvious signs of relief. Iorio said he was confident when a jury of Merring’s peers heard the facts of the case that they would find Merring not guilty of the charge. Merring was an elementary physical edu­ cation teacher at Central and Southeastern elementary schools. After the charge of inde­ cent exposure was brought against him in April, he was placed on paid administrative leave from the schools. Iorio said Merring is eager to get his life back in order and to return to his job in the schools. Rusty Lyle Noble, 39, of Hastings, was sentenced Oct. 8 in Barry County Circuit Court to serve between 23 and 120 months after pleading guilty Sept. 23 to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol as a third offense. He was given cred­ it for 45 days already served in jail. Additional charges of possession of metham­ phetamine and operating a motor vehicle while driver’s license suspended, revoked or denied, were dismissed. Zachary Stephen Rankin, 22, of Hastings, pleaded guilty Sept. 10 in Barry County Circuit Court to assaulting or resisting an offi­ cer. He was sentenced Oct. 8 to 12 months in jail, with credit for lOSjilays served)’He ulso must pay $1,008 in court costs and fines. Judge Amy McDowell also ordered Rankin serve 36 months of probation. McDowell ordered the probation can be terminated after 24 months if the fines and costs are paid in full. She also ordered Rankin to receive sub­ stance abuse assessment and treatment, attend Alcoholics Anonymous four times per week, and receive cognitive behavior therapy. Jay Edward Ginther, of 54, Plainwell, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Sept. 10 to failure to register as a sex offend­ er. He was sentenced Oct. 8 by Judge McDowell to 60 days in jail, with credit for one day served. He was ordered to pay $1,008 in court fines and costs and also must serve 12 months of probation. McDowell ordered the last 30 days of his jail sentence be suspended with probation and that probation may be ter­ minated once full payments are made. Brennen Thomas Pruden, 20, of Hastings, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Aug. 13 to larceny in a building and April 23 to larceny of a motor vehicle. He was sen­ tenced Oct. 8 to serve 10 months in jail for the larceny in a building charge and ordered to pay $658 in fines and costs. He was also sen­ tenced to 10 months in jail for the vehicle lar­ ceny charge and ordered to pay $948 in fines and costs. He also was ordered to serve 36 months of probation. McDowell ordered Pruden to complete the Swift and Sure Sanctions program, receive cognitive behav­ ior therapy, attend Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings four times per week, and receive substance abuse treat­ Teens injured in single­ vehicle crash Two teens were injured in a one-vehicle accident at about 3:52 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, near the intersection of Pine Lake and Enzian roads near Delton. Sheriff’s deputies believe the car was traveling west on Pine Lake Road when the driver lost control and crossed the eastbound lane. The vehicle went into the ditch and hit a tree on the passenger side of the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by Prairieville Township Firefighters. The 17,-year-old driver was transported to Bronson Hospital by Life Care helicopter. Her 16-year-old passenger, was transported to Borgess Hospital by Pride Ambulance. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Hastings Schools Superintendent Carrie Duits said administrators have been watching the criminal process very closely and take allegations very seriously. “We are aware he was found not guilty,” said Duits. “At this point, no determination has been made if or when he will be reinstat­ ed. He will remain on paid administrative leave.” Merring was charged with indecent expo­ sure after an April 18 incident at his home on East Mill Street in Hastings. He testified at the trial that he was home that night and doing laundry in the walk-out-style basement of his home. ■ While doing laundry, Merring admitted he was drinking beer and went outside to relieve himself since there are no bathroom facilities in the basement of his home. Merring’s neighbor testified she was taking garbage out to her deck and saw Merring standing outside his home exposing himself to her. She testified she did not see Merring relieving himself, only exposing himself. Her husband called 911 and Hastings police responded. An officer testified that, while he was talk­ ing with the neighbor on the deck of her home, he witnessed Merring again come out­ side and start unzipping his pants. He said Merring did not expose himself but, after ment while in jail. Langdon Timothy Tower, 29, of Delton, was sentenced Oct. 8 in Barry County Circuit Court for a probation violation. He must con­ tinue his 36-month probation as ordered in 2013 when he pleaded guilty to child abuse. In 2013, he was sentenced to five months in jail and 36 months of probation. He also was ordered to have no contact with the victim. Citizen detains drunk driver until police arrive A 24-year-old Nashville man on his way home from work Oct. 11 stopped what he believed was a drunk driver and kept the man talking until sheriff’s deputies arrived. The man told police he was on his way home when he noticed a vehicle with one headlight off the roadway in the ditch near the intersection of Barger and Center roads in Castleton Township. The man told sher­ iff’s deputies he drove past the vehicle, then noticed mailboxes lying in the roadway in front of him. When he turned around, the driver in the ditch started to pull away and nearly hit another vehicle head-on, the Nashville man said. The driver then pulled over near the ditch again and the Nashville man told officers he believed he needed to do something to keep the man from driving away again and possibly hurting someone. So he pulled his vehicle in front of the sus­ pect vehicle to prevent him from driving off. He then kept the man talking until sher­ iff’s deputies arrived. The 61-year-old Lake Odessa man was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene about 11:50 p.m. Home building site becomes target for vandals A woman building a home on Ravine Drive in Middleville reported theft of deco­ rative bricks, as well as vandalism at the site. She told sheriff’s deputies Oct. 4 there was a porta-potty in the front yard and she found it tipped over early in the morning. Neighbors also told her several mailboxes were smashed with the same type of land­ scape bricks she is using on the property. Elderly woman reports attempted scam An elderly Hastings woman called the sheriff’s department to report a possible hearing voices, went back inside his home. Merring testified he went outside the sec­ ond time again to relieve himself. He said when he heard voices from the neighbor’s home, he decided to go back inside. “At the time, I just didn’t think anyone could see me,” testified Merring. Schipper instructed jurors that there were elements they must consider in their delibera­ tions. First, was if Merring actually exposed himself; second, if he knew he was exposing himself; and third, if he did it in a place where another person might reasonably be expected to observe him. “This is not a criminal case,” said Iorio. “He had no business being charged here.” Iorio asked the court for a directed verdict claiming the prosecuting attorney’s office did not meet all the elements of the charge. “He was outside his home,” maintained Iorio. “He was urinating in his backyard and, unbeknownst to him, she saw him. It does not establish indecent exposure. The prosecution has not met the burden of proof.” Schipper said facts were brought into evi­ dence, however, that could be considered by the jury and opted to let the jurors make that deliberation and decision rather than issue a directed verdict. Joseph John Droog, 47, of Alto, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Aug. 13 to operating a motor vehicle while impaired. He was sentenced Oct. 8 by Judge McDowell to three months in jail, with credit for one day served. He also must serve 24 months of pro­ bation and pay $898 in court fines and costs. McDowell ordered Droog to serve his jail time on a tether rather than in jail and that he attend Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous four times per week and also par­ ticipate in a relapse-prevention program. He also must wear an electronic alcohol-monitoring device for 90 days. An additional charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence was dismissed. attempted scam. She told officers Oct. 6 that she received a call from a man claiming she won a prize but was required to send him $300 with “Green Dot” card and then he would send her the $3,000 prize. The woman told police she became suspicious and refused to send any money or continue any conversation with the man. Officials continue to warn residents of scams and especially caution against sending any money in order to claim some sort of prize. Hitch stolen from Nashville property A 25-year-old Nashville man reported theft Oct. 6 of a Pinto hitch and ball from his truck while it was parked in his yard in the 600 block of South Clark Road. The man told officers he had used the hitch about 10 days prior to his report. He said he knew of other break-in and theft complaints in the area and wanted it reported in case the ball and hitch were ever found. The estimated value is about $200. Woman doesn’t fall for phone scam A 69-year-old Bellevue woman reported a possible attempted scam after receiving a phone call claiming she was being sued by the “IRA,” according to the sheriff’s depart­ ment. The woman told police she knew it was an attempt to swindle her and wanted to report the incident. Sheriff’s deputies were called Oct. 2 to the complaint. Construction equipment damaged at Bradford White A foreman of Oetman Excavating report­ ed damage to a crane/excavator *at the Bradford White work site in Middleville. The damage was reported Oct. 4. Oetman Excavating is a subcontractor doing work at the site. The foreman told sheriff’s deputies one of his cranes had the back window smashed out Oct. 2. On Oct.. 4, he found all the windows on the machine had been smashed out. The estimated damage is $3,000. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — Page 13 LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of'a mortgage made by Matthew Brian Braat, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to First Place Bank, Mortgagee, dated July 6, 2012, and recorded on July 16, 2012 in instrument 2012­ 002195, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Six and 81/100 Dollars ($205,966.81). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and-pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on October 30, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The West 20 Acres of the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan , The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: September 25, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #425189F03 (09-25)(10-16) 77589825 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosin g Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN.PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited.solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Mucci, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 21,2011, and record­ ed on September 28, 2011 in instrument 201109280009054, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Freedom Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Fourteen and 54/100 Dollars ($144,014.54). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 13, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 19, Pleasant Valley Condominium, a site condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1132867, and First Amendment to Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1137502, and Second Amendment to Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1150031, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 37, together with Rights in General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements as set forth in said Master Deed and described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 16, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #444117F01 (10-16)(11-06) 77590265 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Triick and Jennifer Triick, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2010 and recorded June 21, 2010 in Instrument Number 201006210005965, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six and 63/100 Dollars ($76,186.63) including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, Daniel Striker's Addition to the Village of Hastings (now City), according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale, in that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 2, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-014567 (10-02)(10-23) 77589907 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frank Burns and Vera Burns, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 28, 2004 and recorded June 14, 2004 in Instrument Number 1129200, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred ThirtyTwo and 66/100 Dollars ($105,432.66) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 degrees 08 minutes 51 seconds East 1910.09 feet from the West 1/4 Post of Section 9; thence contin­ uing North 00 degrees 08 minutes 51 seconds East 220.00 feet along said West line; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 09 seconds East 400 feet; thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 51 seconds West 220 feet; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 09 seconds West 400.00 feet to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 2, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-013784 (10-02)(10-23) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered qt sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rodney A. Alman and Nancy A. Alman, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated January 13, 2006, and recorded on January 23, 2006 in instru­ ment 1159195, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to CARRING­ TON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 51/100 Dollars ($167,858.51). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 6, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant 1056.00 feet North of the Southwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 24; thence North along said North and South 1/4 line, 126.00 feet, more or less, to a point which lies 1490.60 feet South of the North 1/4 post of said Section 24; thence East 500.00 feet; thence North 435.60 feet; thence East 100.00 feet; thence South 727.00 feet, more or less to a point which lies 891.00 feet North □f the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of Section 24; thence West 336.00 feet; thence North 165.00 feet thence West 264.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 9, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 . Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #437646F03 (10-09)(10-30) 77590137 . 77589897 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE IF YOU ARE A BORROWER ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTENTION PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the circuit court at the request of the Plaintiff. In that event, your damages, if any, shall dered at sale, plus interest, as determined by the court. Barry County Circuit Court Case No. 14-115CH NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE JUDICIAL SALE IN PURSUANCE and by virtue of Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) of foreclosure in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 25th day of August, 2014, in a certain cause therein pending, wherein Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was the Plaintiff and Susan VanHorn and Gabriel VanHorn were the Defendants. The aforementioned Judgment(s) and/or Order(s) established a debt owing to Plaintiff in the amount of $154,999.01, plus post-judgment interest at an annual rate of 5.875% and other amounts recover­ able pursuant to said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to satisfy said Judgment(s) and/or Order(s), in whole or in part, the property described below shall be sold at public auction, by an authorized sheriff/deputy sher­ iff or county clerk/deputy county clerk, to the high­ est bidder, at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, on the 13th of November, 2014 at 1:00 pm, local time. On said day at said time, the following described property shall be sold: property located in the Charter Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, particularly described as Beginning at the Southeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; Thence North 355 Feet along the East 1/8 line of said Section 27; Thence West 691 Feet at right angles to said East 1/8 line; Thence North 644 Feet parallel with said East 1/8 line; Thence West at right angles 629 Feet more or less to the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 27; Thence South 990 Feet, more or less, to the center post of said Section 27; Thence East 1320 Feet more or less to the place of beginning. Except: Commencing at the North 114 corner of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 8 West; Thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 01 Seconds East, 2639.12 Feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section to the center of said Section; Thence South 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 34 Seconds East 998.14 Feet along the East-West 1/4 line to the point of begin­ ning; Thence North 00 Degrees 01 Minute 43 Seconds East 354.74 Feet; Thence South 89 Degrees 58 Minutes 17 Seconds East 325.00 Feet to the East line of the West 1 /2 of the Northeast 1 /4; Thence South 00 Degrees 01 Minute 43 Seconds West 355.00 Feet to said 1/4 line; Thence North 89 Degrees 55 Minutes 34 Seconds West 325.00 Feet along said 1/4 line to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to a private easement for ingress, egress and public utilities purposes over the Southerly 66 Feet thereof. Subject to an ease­ ment for public Highway purposes over the Easterly 33 Feet thereof for Mckeown Road. Tax Parcel ID: 06-027-001-50. More commonly known as: 2460 McKeown Rd, REDEMPTION PERIOD IS SIX MONTHS. For more information please call 248.642.2515. Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Ml 48334-5422 T# 436132L02 (09-25) (10-30) 77589838 SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 8, 2014 - 7:30pm Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greenfield, ' Walters, Carr, Bellmore, Hawthorne, Flint, James Absent: None Approved the Agenda as presented. Approved the Consent Agenda as presented. Approved the recommendation from the Planning Commission and accept Ordinance #2014-150 for first reading. By roll call vote. Approved the adoption of Resolution #2014-184, redetermination of costs and an assessment roll for Algonquin Lake Weed Control. By roll call vote. Approved the adoption of Resolution #2014-185, to redetermine the special assessment levy for Thornapple Valley Pines Street Lights. By roll call vote. Approved Resolution #2014-186, Paid Leave and Holiday Revision. By roll call vote. Approved the Budget Amendments as present­ ed. By roll call vote. Meeting Adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Robin Hawthorne, Clerk Attested to by, Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org 77590234 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad A. Dutcher and Laura K. Dutcher, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger with CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 15, 2003 and recorded November 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1136462, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six and 57/100 Dollars ($132,156.57) including interest at 7.25% per annum. • Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Block 6, Lincoln Park Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 55, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. ' tf "tHe’property is sold at forecibsureisare‘ 'pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 2, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-013320 (10-02)(10-23) 77589929 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condi­ tions of a mortgage made by ROY M. SPRUNGER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to UNION FEDERAL SAV­ INGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS, Mortgagee, dated January 29,1997, and recorded on January 30,1997, in Liber 684, on Page 496, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Ten Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($61,110.41), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 6, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, ALSO SOUTH 1/2 OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF NORTH­ WEST 1/4, 1 ROD WIDE OFF NORTH SIDE OF SOUTH 1/2 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPTING: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT SOUTH 368 FEET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST 2182 FEET MORE OR LESS PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION, TO A POINT 458 WEST OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 952 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE, TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 862 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 643.5 FEET TO A POINT ONE ROD SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 1320 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 308.5 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag­ ing the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002665 VA (10-09)(10-30) 77590187 SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING October 7, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:00. All board mem­ bers present with the exception of Trustee Perino. Approved minutes from September 2, 2014 board meeting. Approved paying of the bills for the month of October in the amount of $14,127.10. Department reports received and put on file. Received .public comment. Approved Investment and Depository Designation Resolution. Approved motion to adjourn. Submitted by, Jennifer Goy, Clerk Attested to by, Thomas Rook, Supervisor 77590198 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RAYMOND L. GUILD JR., A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 3, 2003, and recorded on July 10, 2003, in Document No. 1108241, and re-recorded on September 23, 2014 in Document No. 2014­ 008955, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($55,876.55), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on October 30, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of that part of the Southeast quarter of Section 4 which lies North of the County Road running East and West through said quarter section; thence North 432 feet; thence East 200 feet; thence South 432 feet; thence West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, Nationa] Association__Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002612 FHA (10-02)(10-23) 77589948 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICKY PARKER and SANDRA PARKER, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 18, 2011, and recorded on August 2, 2011, in Document No. 201108020007351, and re-recorded on May 27, 2014 in Document No. 2014-004934, and assigned by said mortgagee to Village Capital & Investment LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Seven Cents ($118,539.07), including interest at 4.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 6, 2014 Said prem­ ises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 25, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, A PARCEL DESCRIBED AS START­ ING AT THE SUNFIELD AND WOODLAND TOWN­ SHIP CORNERSTONE AT THE BARRY AND EAS­ TON COUNTY LINE; THENCE SOUTH 198 FEET; THENCE WEST 220 FEET; THENCE NORTH 198 FEET; THENCE EAST 220 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241 a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. Village Capital & Investment LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 DM1.000118 FHA (10-09)(10-30) 77590182 �Page 14 — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Trojans and Panthers cut ‘magic number' to two by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg and Delton Kellogg kept playoff hopes alive with homecoming night victories last Friday. Both teams have a tough road ahead as they hope to win out and earn the six wins needed to guarantee a spot in the state playoffs. The Trojans are playing for an OK Gold Conference championship as well as a spot in the playoffs. They’ll host South Christian Friday in Middleville. Both teams come into the contest with perfect conference records at 3-0. The Sailors have won five in a row since opening the season with back-to-back losses to Grand Rapids Christian and Caledonia. They are averaging more than 46 points per game in OK Gold Conference action this sea­ son. Delton Kellogg has a tough task ahead of it as well, hosting Schoolcraft. The Eagles will come into the contest with a chip on their shoulder, having fallen 49-21 to Hopkins last week in a non-conference battle. The only Kalamazoo Valley Association contest the Eagles have dropped was in week two against league-leading Constantine. At the opposite end of the OK Gold Conference standings from Thornapple Kellogg and South Christian are Hastings and Wayland. Both teams are 0-7 to start the year, and 0-3 in the league. The Saxons and Wildcats square off in Wayland Friday. Lakewood and Maple Valley have finished up their first season in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference and will close out the year with a pair of non-conference games each. The Lakewood Vikings host their last home game of the year Friday when they take on Fowlerville. Maple Valley is on the road to face former Kalamazoo Valley Association rival Galesburg-Augusta. Current Records Delton Kellogg Thomapple Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley Hastings 4-3 4-3 3-4 2-5 0-7 O-K Gold South Christian Thomapple Kellogg G.R. Catholic Central Ottawa Hills Hastings Wayland overall (league) 5-2 (3-0) 4-3 (3-0) 4 3 (2-1) 3-4 (1-2) 0 7(0-3) 0-7 (0-3) KVA Constantine Schoolcraft Kalamazoo United Delton Kellogg Parchment Comstock overall (league) 6-1 (4-0) 4-3 (3-1) 5-2 (2-2) 4-3 (2-2) 2-4 (1-3) 0-7 (0-4) GLAC Olivet Stockbridge Lakewood Leslie Maple Valley Perry overall (league) 6-1 (5-0) 4-3 (3-2) 3-4 (3-2) 3-4 (2-3) 2-5 (2-3) 1-6 (0-5) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. South Christian 48, Hastings 24 South Christian outscored Hastings 28-3 in the second quarter, with a couple TD passes from Jon Wassink and a couple TD runs by Geff Plasman, Friday. That surge helped the visiting Sailors to a 48-24 OK Gold Conference victory over the Saxons in Byron Center. Wassink threw four touchdown passes in the contest to lead the Sailors, completing 17of-21 pass attempts for 299 yards and the four scores. Plasman would score three times, rushing 14 times total for 147 yards. Hastings led the ball game early, with quar­ terback Clay Coltson connecting with Alex McMahon on a 21-yard touchdown pass. Jacob Westers made it 7-0 Saxons with his extra-point kick. Westers scored the Saxons’ only points of the second quarter on a 23-yard field goal. South Christian tied the game with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Wassink to Brandon VanSolkema late in the first quarter, then took a 14-0 lead as Plasma ran into the end zone from eight yards out for the first of his three touchdowns early in the second quarter. After Westers’ field goal, the Sailors responded with Wassink TD passes of 17 yards to Jake Wierenga and 14 yards to Evan Beukema and a 4-yard Plasman TD run before the half. It was 35-10 in favor of the Sailors at the break. Wassink added a 63-yard touchdown pass to Beukema and Plasman scored on a 21-yard run to start the scoring in the third quarter and put their team up 49-10. Hastings tacked on a 22-yard touchdown pass from Coltson to McMahon and a 26-yard touchdown run by Keegan Harvath before the end of the night. Coltson had a solid night throwing the ball, completing 10-of-21 attempts for 174 yards. McMahon had three receptions for 58 yards and the two TDs. Lee Stowe added four receptions for 52 yards, and Mitchell Gee had a big 55-yard reception for the Saxons. Jason Slaughter led Hastings on the ground, rushing 16 times for 72 yards, Sam Eastman and Adam Post had five tack­ les each for the Saxons, while McMahon and Ethan Hart added four each. Delton Kellogg 20, Parchment 8 “I love you coach,” senior linebacker Michael Ford shouted to head coach Ryan Bates after the Delton Kellogg varsity foot­ ball team celebrated a homecoming victory over Parchment Friday at Delton Kellogg High School. Bates could feel the love and has been very pleased with the sense of brotherhood his boys have played with since a tough loss to Galesburg-Augusta a couple weeks ago. Ford had 13 tackles, Nicholas Crosariol had 14 tackles and Nolan Shockley had a big interception to thwart Parchment’s final drive in a 20-8 victory by the host Panthers which kept them alive for a playoff spot with a 4-2 record and two games to go. “The bottom line is that these kids have decided that they’re going to play their hearts out for every game. We have a little saying,” Bates said. “We started a battle cry of ‘hoka hey’ and these kids have bought into the fact that they’re going to play as hard as they can for their brothers. That’s what ‘hoka hey’ is all about.” The Delton Kellogg defense limited Parchment to the one touchdown, one Parchment drive deep in Delton territory. Delton preserved a 7-0 lead early in the sec­ ond quarter with Kaleb Rick recovering a Parchment fumble at his own 10-yard-line. Late in the second quarter Delton Kellogg’s Jacob Reed and Hunter Verschoof teamed up to stuff Parchment running back Tremaine Pitchford in the backfield on a fourth-and-1 run at the Parchment 29. That stop came with 2:22 to play in the half. Delton Kellogg took control of the game with the ensuing four-play drive ended in a 1yard touchdown run by Reed and the second of two extra-point kicks by Cole Mabie. The Delton boys got their first points on a 4-yard touchdown run by Leighton Tobias with 1:37 remaining in the opening quarter. The Delton Kellogg ground game did a good job of keeping the ball out of Parchment’s hands. Brogan Smith led the way with 13 rushes for 114 yards. Tobias rushed nine times for 76 yards and Reed had 13 car­ ries for 40 yards. Shockley, the Delton quar­ terback added 11 rushes for 35 yards. “We knew they were big up front and we knew they had some talent and we knew we had to control the time of possession,” said Bates. “Our offense came in and they were able to move the ball when we needed them to. They were able to be disciplined on the drawing offside type stuff. “Our defense came in and made stops. We gave up a couple big plays, but for the most part our defense went against them pretty solid,” said Bates. Delton Kellogg’s had another big fourth down stop at the Delton 21-yard line midway through the third quarter. Pitchford was stopped short of the line to gain again, this time by Delton’s Alex Wilfong and Tobias. The Delton boys couldn’t stop all Parchment’s fourth down tries. Parchment quarterback Brady Jones connected with Josh Pelkey to convert a fourth-and-19 pass from their own 40-yard-line for a first down early in the fourth quarter. That play helped Parchment to its only TD, which came on a 5yard run by James Nelson-Leatherman. Alex Dreier tacked on the two-point run for Parchment. Delton’s offense answered with a nine-play drive that took more than four and a half min­ utes off the clock. Delton converted on two fourth downs, one thanks to a Parchment penalty, on its way to a 59-yard touchdown run by Tobias with 1:59 to play. “We just decided we’re just going- to take everything one game at a time and work hard,” Bates said. “We had a couple days where we were inside with the weather and the storms and stuff so we just conditioned like crazy, went to the weight room and when we got outside we just hit it as hard as we could. It just all worked out well. Our seniors came in and had a big night and our under­ classmen really stepped up.” Adrian Meade led the Parchment offense, rushing nine times for 119 yards. Parchment quarterback Jones was 4-of-6 passing for 36 yards. Shockley completed two of his three pass attempts for 23 yards. Thornapple Kellogg 38, Ottawa Hills 14 Homecoming played out the way it is sup­ posed to in Middleville Friday night. Thornapple Kellogg defensive lineman Will Cridler stuffed,an Ottawa Hills run in the end zone for a safety in the opening quarter and the Trojans never trailed in a 38-14 win over the Bengals. Senior Cole Cronkright was named the homecoming king at half-time and he led the offensive attack with eight receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown. When asked if there was a special plan to feed the homecoming king the football, TK head coach Chad Ruger chuckled. “That’s right. He made homecoming king so we thought we’d better throw the ball up to him,” said Ruger. TK led 25-0 in the second quarter after a 25-yard touchdown pass from quarterback AJ Nye to Cronkright and one of kicker Nick Iveson’s three successful extra-point kicks. “We kind of created a new little formation that we thought we could use. We didn’t have to use it as much as we thought we might, but Cole is a talent and we knew we could be using him a little bit more and we thought tonight would be a good night to try it,” Ruger said. “He proved us right, and AJ did a nice job getting him the football in time and in the Delton Kellogg’s Hunter Verschoof (bottom center) and Leighton Tobias team up to bring down Parchment running back Tremaine Pitchford as their Delton teammates Dreke Lutterbeck (72) and Alex Wilfong (88) close in on the play during Friday night’s homecoming contest at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Senior Michael Ford and the Delton Kellogg Panthers celebrate their 20-8 home­ coming victory over Parchment at Delton Kellogg High School Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) right spot and Cole made the plays.” The Bengals cut into the Trojan lead with a 27-yard touchdown pass before the end of the half, but Ruger said his guys were not satis­ fied with the 25-6 lead they took into the locker room. Dan Yates broke free on a 54-yard run on the first offensive play of the second half for the Trojans, moving the football to the Bengal 11-yard-line where Connor Collier finished off the two-play drive with a touchdown run on the next play. That was the second of Collier’s touch­ down runs on the night. He rushed 19 times for 110 yards. Yates was the Trojans’ leading ground gainer, rushing 14 times for 133 yards. “Once we found the holes where we thought we could go the backs ran very hard and they were picking up yards and putting together nice drives,” Ruger said. TK took an 11-0 lead in the opening quar­ ter, adding a 30-yard field goal by Iveson and a 1-yard touchdown run by Nye to the safety. Nye also had a 1-yard TD plunge in the fourth quarter. The Trojans led 31-14 after three quarters after a short TD run by the Bengals and a twopoint conversion in the period. Kyle Kraus led the TK defense on the night with 11 tackles and Aaron Moederzoon had ten. Nate Raymond, Austin Beardsley and Gabe Kruisenga each had an interception for the Trojans. “(Ottawa Hills has) some talented and some very fast kids and if you let them loose they’re going to score on you. There were a few times where if it wasn’t for a shoe-string they might have gotten in there or at least gained a few more yards,” Ruger said. “Our defense did a nice job of closing and did a nice job of being aggressive and stopping the offense before it got started.” Lakewood 34, Perry 7 The Vikings set up shop in the Rambler backfield Friday night in Perry. Lakewood’s varsity football team finished off the first Greater Lansing Activities Conference season with a 34-7 victory over the Ramblers, closing out conference play with a 3-2 record. The Viking defense recorded seven tackles for loss in the game. Jayson O’Mara had a couple sacks and Jacob Darling had one. Lakewood pressured Rambler quarterback Bradley Cronk into three interceptions. In all, Lakewood limited the Ramblers to just 128 yards of total offense. “We brought more pressure than we have in the past and we really tried to impose our­ selves on them there,” said Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher. “I don’t think they had seen that pressure, and they didn’t see if from us on film and it kind of surprised them a lit­ tle bit. ' “We felt like the way they ran their offense that even when we brought pressure we were able to have all the gaps accounted for on the defensive side, so we could bring pressure without risking that much or giving up a big play.” , It created big plays. Kody Heins had two interceptions and Jordan Tooker had one. The Viking offense had big plays of its own. The Vikings rushed 57 times in the game for 262 yards. Quarterback Alex Salgat had 35 rushes for 140 yards and three touchdowns, and was also 4-of-9 passing for 112 yards and another touchdown. Running back Austin Kietzman added 11 rushes for 103 yards and a score. “Our three guys in the middle (of the offen­ sive line), (Scott) Swift, O’Mara and (Gabe) Bowen those guys are players. Every week I’m continually impressed with the way that they play and the way that they lead our offense,” Boucher said. “They’ve just been great, and Austin Kietzman again he’ll go block anybody. He never complains and when he gets the ball he sure takes advantage of it.” Kietzman had a 37-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter. The Vikings led 21-0 at the half, getting TD runs of 1 and 5 yards from Salgat in the first two quarters and three extra-point kicks form Ben Dillon. Dillon hit four kicks on the night, and had one point after try blocked following Salgat’s 69-yard touchdown pass to Griffin Qqisenberry late in the third quarter. Salgat finished the touchdown scoring with a 1-yard run midway through the fourth quar­ ter. Kietzman also had a team-high 6.5 tackles in the game, and Kaleb Rogers had 4.5. Dalorean Graves led the Rambler offense with nine rushes for 70 yards. Cronk was 10of-21 passing for 91 yards. He tossed an 11-yard touchdown pass to Riley Winn in the opening minutes of the third quarter for his team’s only TD. It cut the Lakewood lead to 21-7 at the time. Winn had three receptions for 40 yards in the game. Lakewood is now 3-4 overall this season. The Vikings play their final home game Friday against Fowlerville. Delton Kellogg running back Jake Reed finds space to run around the right side of the line during Friday’s KVA con­ test with Parchment. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Vikings end the GLAC season tied for second in the league with Stockbridge. Both teams were 3-2 in the conference, behind 5-0 Olivet. Maple Valley knocked off the Panthers 58-52 Friday in Stockbridge. “It’s definitely different than what we’re used to,” Boucher said of the GLAC. “There is a lot more of risk/reward type teams who on-side kick and go for it on fourth down. I think we’ll settle in. We’re still going to have two or maybe three teams from our league in the playoffs. Last year we had three teams from our league in the playoffs. It’s different, but it’s good and I think we’ll settle in just fine.” Maple Valley 58, Stockbridge 52 Touchdowns weren’t too hard to come by Friday night for the Lions or the Panthers. ■ The Lions made the two-point conversions tough for the Panthers, and that was the dif­ ference. Maple Valley’s varsity football team fin­ ished off the Greater Lansing Activities Conference season with a 58-52 win at Stockbridge Friday. Both teams scored eight touchdowns, but the Lions were 5-of-8 on their two-point con­ version tries while the Panthers finished just 2-of-8. Neither team punted in the game. Stockbridge rarely does, and the Lions kept pace going for it on fourth down a few times themselves. The Lions looked ready to take the lead on their first drive, but back Frankie Ulrich fum­ bled the ball into the end zone for a touchback rather than a touchdown. He had a lot of chances to make up for it. Maple Valley’s defense stepped up and stopped the Panthers on a fourth down play on their first drive and the Lions went the other way for their first points. Brock Weiler rushed into the end zone from five yards out. Ulrich rushed in the two-point try and the Lions never trailed in the ball game. The Lions led 30-24 at the half. The Panthers tied the game a couple times in the second half, first at 30-30 and later at 44-44. Maple Valley got the first two touchdowns of the fourth quarter to wrestle control of the game back, a 7-yard TD run by Isiah Gam and a 9-yard TD run by Weiler. Weiler also had the two-point run after Gam’s score. The Lions led 58-44. Stockbridge raced back down the field after Weiler’s score, getting a 7-yard touchdown Continued next page �. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — Page 15 TK girls honor South Christian coach at regional — Thomapple Kellogg’s Carleigh Lenard hits her tee shot on number one Thursday morning at Bedford Valley Golf Club in Battle Creek. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Every time Thornapple Kellogg senior Bryce Hayward reached down for a tee Thursday, she thought of him. She would look down and see the navy blue bow with a white ribbon tied around the center tied to the handle of her push cart. Thornapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ golf team honored the memory of South Christian golf coach Rod VanDyke with their ribbons, and their thoughts and prayers throughout day Thursday, as they competed in their Division 2 Regional Tournament at Bedford Valley Golf Club in Battle Creek. VanDyke was struck by an automobile and killed while riding his bicycle to South Christian High School, where he taught math, from his home in Hudsonville Tuesday morn­ ing. The Trojans play against the Sailors a handful of times each season, competing Bearcats convert on PK in overtime to top TK’s boys together in the OK Gold Conference. The Sailor girls chose to compete Wednesday in their Division 3 Regional Tournament at Diamond Springs in Hamilton where they won a regional championship. “We are supporting their team as they’re going to state, and we’re supporting his fami­ ly,” said Hayward. “He just was a great guy. He touched my life.” VanDyke always had a smile, a joke or a kind word. He often teased Hayward about the suction cup on the end of her putter she uses to retrieve balls from the cup. Hayward remembered having a rough out­ ing during one league jamboree, but “being my happy self.” “He looked at me and said, ‘you’re a blessing to everyone you meet.’ And that really touched me,” she said with tears in her eyes after her round. “After our tournament today we’re heading to his visitation to support his family and to say our final good-byes.” While the Sailor girls will be playing in the Division 3 State Finals Friday and Saturday, St. Joseph, Okemos and East Lansing from the Division 2 Regional Tournament at Bedford Valley have advanced to the D2 finals. St. Joseph won the regional title with a score of 343, led by the day’s medalist Hannah Grail who fired an 82. Her teammates Courtney Rooker and Casey Singler tied for second with 84s. . .......... .. Continued from previous page Thornapple Kellogg’s Ben Raab fights to get in front of Forest Hills Eastern’s Jake Stevens during the second half of their non-conference contest in Ada Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojans are the district hosts this week, but their tournament run ended Monday. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity boys’ soccer team fell 12-1 to Battle Creek Central in over­ time Monday in the teams’ Division 2 District opener in Middleville. Ismal Bautista Tiejo converted on a penal­ ty kick (PK) with 8 minutes and 30 seconds left in the second ten minute overtime session to snap a 1-1 tie. A handball in the box by the Trojans resulted in the PK. Bautista Tiejo also scored the only goal of the first half of the game. TK rallied to tie the game at 1-1 in the sec­ ond half when Kyle Clark assisted on a goal by Andrew Brown. “A great game to watch,” said TK head coach Larry Jachim. “The boys left every ounce of energy they had on the field.” Jacob Westlake made nine saves in the loss for the Trojans. Isaac Englehardt made seven saves at the other end for the Bearcats. Battle Creek Central earned a date in last night’s district semifinal with Plainwell with the win. Hastings and Harper Creek were scheduled to meet in the second district semi­ final in Middleville yesterday. Thomapple Kellogg closed out the regular season with a 1-0 victor}' at Forest Hills Eastern Saturday. Wes Morgan scored the goal for TK. He collected a long pass from teammate Guy Piccione, got around the last Hawk defender and the FHE keeper and chipped the ball into the open net 2:11 into the second half. Westlake made 15 saves, including a num­ ber of tough ones in the second half, to earn the shutout in goal for TK. Thomapple Kellogg’s Kyle Clark makes a move around an FHE defender during Saturday’s non-conference contest in Ada. (Photo by Brett Bremer) pass from Mason Gee-Montgomery to Nic Misiak with 1:13 to play, then tried the last of their nine on-side kicks. Maple Valley’s Skyler Atkinson recovered that last on-side kick, and the Lions managed to kill the clock converting on a fourth down to finish off the Panthers. Garn had a big night as part of the Lions’ hands team, recov­ ering a few of the Panthers’ attempts to gain an extra possession. “Our linemen were amazing tonight,” said Lion head coach Brian Lincoln. “I’m guess­ ing we had 80 rashes, somewhere around there between Brock Weiler and Frankie Ulrich, and the holes were just huge. AJ Creller, Grant Adrianson, Holden Creller, Alec Hosmer, Marcum Terpening, Cole Decker (led the blocking up front) and Ray Halliwill was in and out too.” Ulrich rushed 39 times in the game for 220 yards and two touchdowns. Weiler had 27 rashes for 193 yards and five touchdowns. In all, the Lions had 402 rushing yards in the game, and 425 total yards. Ulrich rushed for three two-point conversions and Weiler two. Maple Valley was actually outgained 544 to 425. Stockbridge quarterback Gee-Montgomery was 20-of-32 passing for 282 yards. He was intercepted once, late in the third quarter by the Lions’ Beau Johnson. Gee-Montgomery also rushed 16 times for 128 yards. Nick Ensign had nine rashes for 94 yards for the Panthers. Austin Cimala had six receptions for 153 yards and Dakota Camfield added seven for 71. Camfield had five touchdowns, Camfield two and Misiak the one, with six of the Panther touchdowns coming on passes by Gee-Montgomery. Ryan Mudge led the Lion defense with nine tackles. Decker had eight and Hosmer seven. Brandon Ostrander had 18. tackles for the Panthers. The Lions end the league season with a 2­ 3 record, tied for fourth in the conference with Leslie. Stockbridge finishes tied with Lakewood for second place, with its only other loss against 5-0 Olivet. The Eagles finished off the first GLAC championship by knocking off Leslie Friday. “I think it’s a good fit,” Lincoln said of the new league. “I wish we would have played a little better at the beginning of it, obviously ending with two wins and beating the second place team, Stockbridge. Their only loss was to Olivet last week. I’m pretty happy with that. I wish we could have eked one out ear­ lier.” Thornapple Kellogg’s Bryce Hawyard watches a shot fly towards the green on number four Friday at Bedford Valley Golf Club during her team’s Division 2 Regional Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Jackson’s Sara Garcia (86), Portage Northern’s Morgan Janke-Wolff (86) and Portage Central’s Christina Cincilla (87) were the three individual state qualifiers from the tournament. The top three teams and the top three indi­ viduals not on those teams earned spots in the state finals. Okemos fired a 353 and East Lansing a 376, with Jackson fourth with a 377. followed by Gull Lake 378, DeWitt 382, Caledonia 390, Portage Northern 413, Mason 416, Lakeview 419, Portage Central 449, Thomapple Kellogg 450 and Mattawan 526. Amber VanMeter led Thornapple Kellogg with a 109. She gave a skip and a jump after knocking in a birdie putt from about 45 feet away on the par-3 number five, but said it was a tough day other than that. Carleigh Lenard added a 111 for TK, Hayward a 112 and Sarah Sabri scored a 118. Trojan senior Amber VanMeter is all smiles after sinking a long birdie putt on the par-3 number five during Thursday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament at Bedford Valley Golf Club. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 16 — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Vikes going to state again, will be joined by Saxons' Slatkin by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings are headed back to the State Finals for the third consecutive season. Lakewood’s varsity girls’ golf team quali­ fied for the Division 3 State Finals, which will be held at Forest Akers East on the campus of Michigan State University Friday and Saturday, by finishing second behind South Christian at Wednesday’s regional tourna­ ment at Diamond Springs Golf Course. Viking junior Emily Barker was the day’s medalist, besting South Christian junior Nicole Hoekwater on the third hole of a play­ off for top honors after both shot an 84 during the course of the 18-hole tournament. Barker was one of two Lakewood medal­ ists, with Kennedy Hilley placing fifth overall with an 87. Lakewood also got a 96 from Maranda Barton and a 108 from Savanah Ackley. Hastings wasn’t far off the pace, and Samantha Slatkin will join the Vikings and Sailors at the state finals thanks to her 85 which put her among the three individual state qualifiers from the regional. It is the third year in a row the Vikings have finished second to the Sailors at regionals. The Sailors, playing with heavy hearts, shot a 357 to best • the Vikings’ 375 Wednesday. South Christian head coach Rod VanDyke was struck by an automobile and killed while riding his bicycle to South Christian High School, where he taught math, from his home in Hudsonville Tuesday (Oct. 14) morning. “Our thoughts a'nd prayers go out to the family of Rod VanDyke,” said Viking head coach Carl Kutch. “He had such a positive The Saxons had their chances to finish in the top three as a team. Hastings head coach Bruce Krueger said he witnessed his girls score a ten, a couple nines, multiple eights and saw sever four putts throughout the day, and the Saxons were also hurt by Ashley Potter being disqualified. Potter realized she may have hit the wrong ball on a previous shot when she stepped up for her third shot on the eighth hole. She con­ ferred with the girls in her playing group and with no coaches or officials in the area no one objected to her continuing on with the ball she was using. “At the end of the round the incident was referred to the rules committee and under the rules of golf, since she didn’t correct the error prior to teeing off on the next hole she was disqualified,” Krueger said. The correct solution out on the course would have been to assume she hit the wrong Lakewood varsity girls’ golf team members Maranda Barton, Savannah Ackley, Kennedy Hilley, Emily Barker, Taylor Hopkins and head coach Carl Kutch celebrate their team’s runner-up finish at Wednesday’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at Diamond Springs Golf Course. and fun attitude with his team, always smiling and joking with his players.” The Sailor girls made the tough decision to continue on with their season Wednesday. South Christian also got an 88 from Lauren Hofman, a 92 from Rachel Theule and a 93 from Nicole VanderYacht. Grand Rapids Christian was the third state qualifying team from the regional, shooting a ball on her second shot and to return to the tee box as if her drive had been a lost ball, adding a two-stroke penalty for hitting the wrong ball. “I’m sure the players are now very aware of how important it is to have an identifying mark on your golf ball and to identify the ball as yours before hitting it,” Krueger said. “The girls actually played well for the day, but unfortunately with some serious mental laps­ es that cost numerous strokes.” Slatkin wasn’t far from challenging Barker and Hoekwater for medalist honors. Krueger said if it hadn’t been for a couple bad breaks she could have earned a regional champi­ onship. The other two individual state qualifiers, the girls with the best scores not from the. three state qualifying teams, were Ali Martus from Wayland (85) and Plainwell’s Madison Tran (89). Saxon spikers score victory over TK in four sets at home 379. Hastings was fourth, just four strokes back with a 383, followed by Holland Christian 398, Hamilton 402, Plainwell 402, Unity Christian 415, Zeeland West 428, South Haven 442, Wayland 445, Allegan 451, Ionia 469 and Otsego 490. Hastings also got a 90 from Jackie Nevins, a 103 from Courtney Rybiski and a 105 from Sydney Nemetz. Viking spikers undefeated in GLAC going into tourney Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team has won all 18 sets it has played in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference this season. The Vikings closed out a perfect season of league duals with a 25-T5,25-13, 25-8 win at Lansing Christian Tuesday, finishing off a 6­ 0 conference regular season. Lakewood plays host to the league’s championship tournament Oct. 25. Vanessa Reynhout led the Vikings with 25 kills and three blocks Tuesday. Rebecca Kutch had a big night at the serv­ ice line for Lakewood, scoring 26 points and recording five aces. - -GahU-Sh*4terb4u^ef4wKL35--as8ists for the Vikings, and Karly Morris had a team-high 18 digs. The Pilgrims fell to 3-3 in the league with the loss. Paige Porter had four kills and seven digs to lead her team. Lakewood is now 36-8 overall this season. Lakewood had some ups and downs Wednesday, but scored their fifth GLAC win by topping Maple Valley 25-15, 25-11, 25-3 at Maple Valley High School. “The girls needed to adjust after playing fast paced on Saturday to a much slower game on Wednesday, they did adjust and the third set reflects that,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. Reynhout took advantage of the Lions’ small-front, pounding 21 kills to go with two blocks, 12 digs and three aces. Alivia Benedict showed promise in the Hastings’ Kenzie Teske (7) gets a hand up to block an attack by Thornapple Kellogg’s Hotly Dahlke, as the taxons’ JSnessa 'Hc/8gel’'fiblp§ afThe' nef ddririg Thursday’s OK Gold Conference match in Hastings. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley’s Taylor Medina passes the ball in the back row during her team’s GLAC match with visiting Lakewood Wednesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) middle with four kills. Gracie Shellenbarger added eight kills, to go with two blocks and eight digs. The Vikings also got four kills and three digs from Charlie Smith. Gabie Shellenbarger had 36 assists and four digs in the three sets. Morris had a teamhigh 17 digs, and Katelynn Kietzman chipped in two digs and three aces. Olivia Ricketts had ten kills to lead the Lions, and Megan Bonney finished the night with ten assists. Taylor Medina had a teamhigh 15 digs for the Lions. 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Isaac Kukulies scored a goal in each half for the host Vikings, and Connor Kukulies made 11 saves to earn the shut out in goal for Hopkins. ■ Lucas Soto and Jesse Oosterhouse had the two assists for Hopkins. The victory was the second of the season for the Vikings over the Panthers. Comstock beat Parchment 2-1 Monday in the other game on the Vikings’ half of the dis­ trict, and the Colts and Vikings were sched­ uled to square off in the district semifinals Wednesday afternoon at Comstock High School. Otsego and Grand Rapids South Christian were slated to meet in the other district semi­ final after both also won opening round matches Monday. The Bulldogs bested Pennfield 5-0 and the Sailors scored a 4-1 win over Fennville. The district championship game is sched­ uled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Comstock High School. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg each won on their home court this season. The Saxon varsity volleyball team evened its OK Gold Conference record at 3-3 with a 25-14, 22-25, 25-21, 25-19 win over the Trojans in Hastings Thursday. Thomapple Kellogg won in four sets hen the two teams met in Middleville earlier this season. “The entire team did a great job working together and minimized their errors,” said Hastings head coach Vai Slaughter Middle Janessa Hodge led the Saxons with 13 kills. McKenzie Teske added ten kills and Christy Clark another five for the Saxons. Hodge also had eight blocks. Saxon setter Erin Goggins had 34 assists. Mary Feldpausch led the Saxons in the back with 17 digs and Grace Meade had eight digs. Emmalee Yates chipped in two blocks for the Saxons. Despite the loss, TK head coach Patty Pohl said Holly Dahlke had an amazing night recording 19 digs, 11 assists and 11 digs. TK got 22 assists from Haley Alverson and ten digs from King. Jenna Shoobridge and Izzy Rapson contributed offensively with eight and five kills respectively. Hastings is back in action this evening at the conference quad being hosted by Grand Rapids Catholic Central where it will take on the Cougars and South Christian Sailors. The Saxons are back in action Saturday at the Leslie tournament. The Saxons’ Mary Feldpausch hits a serve against Thomapple Kellogg Thursday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Saxons’ Jessi Slaughter digs a ball in the back row against Thornapple Kellogg Thursday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — Page 17 Delton goes five sets again, knocks off Hackett by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Delton Kellogg girls aren’t making things easy on the nerves of their coaches, parents and fans. The Panthers played their third consecutive five-set match in Kalamazoo Valley Association duals Wednesday, besting visit­ ing Hackett Catholic Central 25-20, 27-29, 25-11, 21-25, 15-12 on Pink Out Night in the Delton Kellogg High School gymnasium. Delton improved to 4-1 in the conference with the win, with the only league loss com­ ing in a five-setter at Galesburg-Augusta the previous Wednesday. The week before that, the Panther girls topped Parchment in five sets. . “ We like to play at the level of our compe­ tition, which can help you or hurt you. Sometimes it can be not good,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Alex Culbert. “Consistency is our biggest issue we’re work­ ing on right now.” Faith Ferris pounded 36 kills to go with six blocks to lead the Delton Kellogg girls to the win, getting lots of help at the net from Morgan Champion who had 13 kills and four blocks. Delton Kellogg junior setter Hannah Walker passed up 67 assists. Libby Parker led the Panthers in the back row with 53 digs. Alicia Lindsey had 20 digs, and added four kills as well. Kristen Mohn did a little bit of everything, recording 19 digs, three kills and a team-high six aces. Walker had three aces and Lindsey one. Consistency issues sprung up in the serving game for Delton. A handful of missed serves by the Panthers helped Hackett pull out the 29-27 victory in the second set. They missed their first service attempt of the second set as well, but cleaned things up to dominate that set. Hackett Catholic Central led throughout the fourth set, and led 9-7 midway through the fifth. One booming kill followed by two more consecutive kills for Ferris helped the Panthers pull in front 13-10, and they were able to close out the Irish from there. Culbert said the Delton Kellogg fans helped her girls rebound for the win. “Having the other people here, just the sup­ port from their classmates, that’s a great thing,” Culbert said. “We’ve really been try­ ing to build that with all of our sports teams because we’ve kind of lost that over the years. It was great to see that coming back. I know it’s homecoming week, but I’ve seen it in lots of games. “Them coming back after losing to Galesburg, they actually are starting to realize that they have to work hard for every single blocks during the day. Mohan added 25 assists to go along with her 22 digs, six kills and five aces. Parker had 42 digs at EK. Lindsey chipped in 15 digs and 11 kills. Bailee Tigchelaar had 12 digs, Abby Wooten 15 and Sarah Bever three. Wooten also had 13 kills at the tourna­ ment for Delton. The Panthers followed that up with a trip to Gull Lake for three matches Tuesday. The Panthers were 1-2, getting a 20-25, 25-18, 15­ 9 win over the Hqckett team they topped Wednesday. Gull Lake downed Delton 25-15, 23-25,15-9 and Niles topped the Panthers 25­ 21, 25-18. Ferris led the team with 29 kills and five blocks. Parker had a team-high 54 digs. Walker had 67 assists in the three matches. point. We can’t let opponents get huge leads on us and then think we’re going to always fight back to it. It’s hard to get the momentum back. It’s a momentum sport.” Rachel Harding led Hackett with 15 kills. Danielle Reits had a team-high 17 digs, while Catherine Harding finished with 35 assists. Delton returns to league action Oct. 22 at Schoolcraft. The Panthers will be a part of the Coloma Invitational Saturday. Delton Kellogg is 22-21-2 overall this sea­ son. Delton Kellogg senior Kristen Mohn sets the ball up during her team’s KVA victory over visiting Hackett Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Walker (8) blocks and attack by Hackett Catholic Central’s Jackie Emery with some help from teammate Faith Ferris (11) during their KVA match in Delton Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers went 1-4 Saturday in a tour­ nament at East Kentwood High School Their one win was a 22-25, 25-18, 15-7 victory over Holland. East Kentwood, Plainwell, Mona Shores and Grant each topped Delton Kellogg 2-0 throughout the course of the day. Ferris had a team-high 23 kills in the five matches. Amanda West led the team in blocks with ten, while Champion added seven and Ferris four. Walker had 51 assists, 31 digs and five Panther senior Alicia Lindsey hits an attack against Hackett Catholic Central Wednesday in the Delton Kellogg High School gymnasium. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons prevail after Gull Lake rallies to force OT by Brett Bremer Sports Editor He blinked, dove to his right and felt the ball glance off his hands. That’s when it was over. Gull Lake’s first shot of the shoot out hit The cross -bar—and its. last was. savcd by­ Hastings goalkeeper Peter Beck as the Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team earned a spot in Wednesday’s Division 2 District Semifinals in Middleville last night with a 3­ 2 victory over Gull Lake in a PK (penalty kick) shootout Monday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The two teams were tied 2-2 after 80 min­ utes of regulation in their district opener, thanks to a pair of goals by the Blue Devils in the three and a half minutes. They then battled through 20 scoreless overtime minutes. The Saxons converted their first four PKs in the shootout, clinching the victory when Beck thwarted the Blue Devils’ fourth shot. “I made the save and I came up and at first I didn’t realize (we’d won),” said Beck. “It wasn’t going through my head that that was the game-winning save. I thought ‘I just made a save, we’re closer to winning.’ Then, I saw everyone running (towards the goal) and I was so happy. I just kind of stood there. I did­ n’t know what to do. It was awesome. It was great.” He braced himself for a forceful hit as his teammates rushed him from the bench, but they just wrapped him up and started cele­ brating. The Saxon student-section was ready to celebrate with five and a half minutes left in regulation, starting its “it’s all over,” chant. Hastings head coach Ben Conklin immediate­ ly turned to his bench and said, “this game is not over.” Hastings built it’s 2-0 lead with Justin Carlson converting on a penalty kick with 26:38 remaining in the first half and Tyler Owen scoring with 9:24 left in the second half. Owen tapped the ball past the Blue Devil keeper at the top of the box, and then won a The Saxons’ Aaron Denny battles with Gull Lake’s Luke Veenkant for posses­ sion of the ball in the midfield during Monday’s Division 2 District opener in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) oJll Hastings forward Justin Carlson (9) tries to settle a bouncing ball as he gets behind Gull Lake goalkeeper Jimmy Prescott during Monday’s Division 2 District opener at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) scramble to the ball to put it into the open net. “I told my boys yesterday during practice that this, was going to be a fight to the end no matter what,” Conklin said. “That’s one of the more dangerous situations being up 2-0, when a team scores the momentum swings so dra­ matically that they quickly get another one, which they did.” The Blue Devils got a penalty kick with 3:21 to play, and Luke Veenkant fired the shot past Beck to pull his team within one. Gull Lake tied the game in the scramble following a comer kick. Beck dove out and punched the ball away, but it didn’t clear the box. Veenkant was there to hit the deflection back at the Saxon net. Taylor Harding was on the goal-line for the Saxons and got a leg up to tip the ball, but couldn’t keep it out of the net. The Saxons were a bit shaken as regulation came to an end, but they regrouped and put together a number of solid scoring chances in the extra 20 minutes. Beck said he saw the guys in front of him playing with more cohe­ sion than he’d seen all year. Hastings was confident heading into the shoot out. They’d practiced PK’s Sunday at the south end of Baum Stadium, where the shoot-out was set to take place. “It’s something that they like to do,” Conklin said. “It’s something that the more they do the more comfortable they get with it, which is cool because you could tell our five guys were comfortable taking those. Not one of them looked like they were worried about where they were going to put it. No lack of confidence. Just put it in the back of the net. That’s all it was.” Aaron Denny, Kraylan Pederson, Cole Harden and Owen converted the four PKs for the Saxons. Hastings was scheduled to face Harper Creek Wednesday evening in the district semifinals in Middleville, with the winner moving on to Saturday’s district final at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Battle Creek Central and Plainwell were scheduled to meet in the first district semifinal in Middleville Wednesday. The Saxons closed out the OK Gold Conference season with a 3-1 win over Ottawa Hills Thursday. Pederson assisted Carlson to snap a 1-1 tie with 17 minutes left in the second half, then Owen scored off an assist from Tolles two minutes later for the Saxons. Cole Harden scored the only goal of the first half, putting in an assist from Owen for a 1-0 Hastings lead. Beck had two saves in the win. Hastings closed out the regular season with a 6-0 win over visiting Kelloggsville Saturday Saxon junior Morgan Tolles (19) pushes past Gull Lake’s Miles Renwick in the mid­ field during the first half of Monday’s Division 2 District opener inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in Hastings. Carlson, Cole Harden, Alec Harden, Pederson, Tolles and Braxton Prill had the six Hastings goal. Three Delton girls and one guy earn All-KVA honors The Rams’ regular course at GalesburgAugusta Middle School was deemed to be a little too treacherous after steady rains cov­ ered the winding, hilly course. That forced the move of Tuesday’s Kalamazoo Valley Association Championship meet to a new course at Galesburg-Augusta High School, and that worked out fine for the Delton Kellogg girls. Three Delton girls earned all-conference honors and a fourth earned honorable mention All-KVA as the Panther team placed third. Hackett Catholic Central won the KVA championship with just 21 points Tuesday. Schoolcraft was second with 55 points, fol­ lowed by Delton Kellogg 68, Kalamazoo Christian 116, Galesburg-Augusta 132 and Constantine 144. The first four finishers were from Hackett in the girls’ race, led by freshman Mary Ankenbauer who hit the line in 19 minutes 52 seconds. Delton Kellogg’s Sammi Cleary and Maranda Donahue placed fifth and sixth. Cleary, a senior, came in at 21:31 and Donahue, a freshman, at 22:05. Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes called his freshman’s performance “incredi­ ble.” A pack of three Schoolcraft girls followed the two Panthers. The Eagles had another pack of three place 15th, 16th and 17th to edge the Panthers for the runner-up spot. ■ Delton Kellogg had one other girl ahead of that group, Megan Grimes who was 12th in 22:52. The Panther team also had Danielle Cole 19th in 24:17 and Maddie Conrad 27th in 25:16. “Despite being relatively flat, the back-up course was rather slow due in part to the sat­ urated ground,” said coach Grimes.” The pack of Irish at the front, behind Mary Ankenbauer, included Lucy Ankenbauer (sec­ ond, 20:34), Lauryn Thompson (third, 21:10) and Robin DeClercq (fourth, 21:21). Kalamazoo Christian edged Schoolcraft at the top of the boys’ standings, 46-49, thanks in part to the Comets’ Doug Hollett winning the race in 17:08. Comstock was third in the team standings with 64 points, followed by Constantine 78, Delton Kellogg 132, Hapkett 135 and Parchment 183. Delton Kellogg’s leader was Branden Shepard who earned All-KVA in his first year of varsity cross country thanks to an 11thplace time of 18:34. The Panther pack also included Brock Mueller 26th in 20:00. That was a season best time for him, and his second best time ever. Behind Mueller for the Panthers, Jacob Howard was 28th in 20:08, Andrew Jackson 31st in 20:21 and Joey Zito was 40th in 20:53. Schoolcraft’s Matt Ring was the runner-up to Hollett, finishing in 17:37. Zack Richards from Comstock was third in 18:00. Delton Kellogg is off now until Oct. 25 when it will compete in its Division 3 Regional at Portage West Middle School. �Page 18 — Thursday, October 16, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Hastings boys and TK girls both finish 2nd in Gold by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A trio of Saxons pushed each other as they led the Hastings’ varsity boys’ cross country team to a runner-up finish in the OK Gold Conference this fall. Hastings lost out on a tie-breaker with Wayland to finish third at Tuesday’s OK Gold Conference Meet at Johnson Park, but that was good enough for the Saxons to finish sec­ ond in the overall conference standings behind undefeated league champion Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The top three Saxons finished the wet, muddy race within three seconds of each other. Senior Chance Miller led the Saxon pack, placing third in 17 minutes 56.1 sec­ onds. Sophomore Sam Johnson was fifth in 17:57.4 and senior Ronnie Collins sixth in 17:58.7. The order shuffled a bit throughout the sea­ son, but those three led the Saxons at each league competition. Collins said he and Johnson passed Miller in the woods, going up the big hill at Johnson Park a little before the two-mile mark. “Chance is always out there, but then Sam and I we are usually pretty close together so when we caught up with Chance we felt moti­ vated,” Collins said. “Usually (Chance) is up a ways, and we were running with him and that just gave all of us more confidence. Chance didn’t want to get beat by us so he wanted to run faster and we wanted to stay with Chance. I think that we all just kind of motivated each other that way.” Catholic Central clinched the conference championship by winning the conference meet with 68 points. Wayland and Hastings both finished with 70 points, but he Wildcats edged the Saxons for second place Tuesday with their sixth and seventh runners both ahead of the Saxons’ last two finishers. Thornapple Kellogg was third with 75 points, followed by South Christian 79 and Ottawa Hills 153. The Bengals’ Nick Maternowski won the race in 17:38.7, with Catholic Central’s Dylan Sykes second in 17:46.9. Wayland’s Perry Cater broke up the Saxons’ top pack, placing fourth in 17:56.9. Hastings also had Alex Beauchamp 25th in 19:12.0 and Charles Surratt 31st in 19:53.3. Erik Walter led Thornapple Kellogg with a Thornapple Kellogg senior Melissa Winchester crosses the finish line as the OK Gold Conference champion at the conference meet Tuesday at Johnson Park. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon senior Chance Miller races down hill at Johnson Park Tuesday dur­ ing the OK Gold Conference Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) seventh-place time of 18:10.6. The Trojans’ regular leader, Luke Noah, struggled to the finish and placed 15th in 18:47.0. Patrie LaJoye and Joe Gaikema also-fin­ ished ahead of their teammate Noah. LaJoye was 13th in 18:39.2 and Gaikema l‘4th 18:43.7. TK’s fifth runner Tuesday was Drayson Beyer, who placed 26th in 19:20.6. The TK girls won the conference meet Tuesday, but would have needed help to earn the conference championship after the South Christian girls won each of the three league jamborees. TK topped the Sailors 32-36 Tuesday. Thornapple Kellogg senior Melissa Winchester finished off an undefeated confer­ ence season by winning the race in 19:48.7. South’s Alexis Miller was second in 20:16.9. Winchester led from start to finish. “It was kind of muddy. It’s kind of nice. It was fun. It’s something more to look forward to instead of just running,” Winchester said. The Trojans were ready for the soggy race. “I think all of our really hard workouts kind of let us run really hard today,” said Trojan senior Janie Noah. “We’ve been running in tough conditions too. Our last race at Allegan was pretty muddy and rough, so we were ready for the mud today. We were good.” TK’s Olivia Lamberg was third across the finish line in 20:47.0. Winchester and Hastings senior Abby Laubaugh makes her way along the course during the first mile of the OK Gold Conference Meet at Johnson Park Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lamberg both matched their best conference finishes of the season, as did teammates Rachael Gorton (seventh, 21:08.6) and Lauren Lutz (13th, 21:43.4). . Janie Noah, Tannah Adgate and Emily Chatterson each had their best conference fin­ ish of the season for TK. Adgate was ninth (21:19.2) and Noah 12th (21:32.4). Chatterson placed 18th in 22:23.4. “We’re definitely excited for regionals, and hopefully state. I do think we’re building up and getting stronger every week,” Janie Noah said. The Trojans will run in their Division 2 Regional Meet at Portage West Middle School Oct. 25. Hastings will be a part of the D2 Regional Meet at Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. John’s that day. Wayland was a distant third in the team standings Tuesday, with 101 points; besting the Saxons on a tiebreaker as Hastings’ top five also tallied 101 points. Catholic Central was fifth with 110 points. The Saxon team was led by Katherine Weinbrecht who was fifth in 20:59.9. Hastings had two girls in the top ten, with Kayleigh Collins eighth in 21:16.1. Hastings also had Abby Laubaugh 25th in 23:21.2, Emily Pattok 30th in 24:08.8 and Elliza Tolles 33rd in 25:10.0. TK-Hastings girls score wins over Falcons and Greyhounds Saxon senior Ronnie Collins hits the finish line in sixth place at the end of the OK Gold Conference Meet at Johnson Park Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ________________________ gS EmploymentGroup Measurably better employees. 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They joined with Libby Betcher and Katie Beauchamp to win the 200-yard medley relay in 2 minutes 2.03 seconds. It was Kroells, Bashore, Betcher and Kourtney Dobbin winning the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:49.33. Kroells, Bashore, Samantha Richardson and Jennifer Tuokkola won the 400-yard freestyle in 4:08.01. Richardson and Dobbin won two individ­ ual races each. Richardson took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:28.22, just edging out teammate Tuokkola. Richardson also won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:11.30. , Dobbin took the 100-yard freestyle in 1:02.52 and the 200-yard freestyle in 2:16.68. Kroells won the 50-yard freestyle in 26.98 seconds, Tuokkola the 500-yard freestyle in 6:06.32, Bashore the 100-yard backstroke in 1: 10.76 and Betcher the 100-yard breast­ stroke in 1:11.05. . Raelee Olson won the diving competition for TK-Hastings with a score of 160.10, with teammates Macey Acker and Caytie Sprague finishing second and third respectively behind her. The diving competition was one of just two evens that the TK-Hastings girls didn’t win in a 99-80 victory over visiting Eaton Rapids Tuesday in Hastings. The Trojans mixed things up a bit. Madeline Cole and Abby Gray joined Beauchamp and Richardson to start the night with a win in the 200-yard medley relay thanks to a time of 2:16.93. TK-Hastings swept the top three scoring places in the next two races. Bashore won the 200-yard freestyle in 2:08.92, with Tuokkola second in 2:15.80 and Dobbin third in 2: 18.13. Betcher took the 200-yard individual medley in 2:27.00, with Richardson second in 2:40.29 and Katie Kelly third in 3:04.71. Betcher won two individual races, taking the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:11.67.. Kroells did too, winning the 50-yard freestyle in 26.95 and the 100-yard freestyle in 1:02.02. Betcher did too, also Tuokkola won the other freestyle race, touching the wall for the last time 6:03.76 into the 500-yard event. Richardson added a winning time of 1:13.98 in the 100-yard butterfly. Veronica Mascorro, Gray, Samantha Schullo and Bashore won the 200-yard freestyle for TK-Hastings in 2:02.55 and Bashore, Beauchamp, Dobbin and Kroells teamed to win the 400-yard freestyle in 4:10.43. HYAA Football 3rd & 4th Grade Gold The Hastings third and fourth grade gold team defeated Pennfield 34-0 Saturday, earn­ ing its second shut out in as many weeks. On offense, Cohen Smith led the Hastings charge with 99 yards rushing; Robby Slaughter added 79 yards rushing, a touch­ down, and kicked two extra points. Colling Fouty added 62 yards rushing and one touch­ down for Hastings and Lanny Teunessen added 26 yards; Layton Eastman 24 yards; Joe Tumes 6 yards; and Colton Smith had 2 yards. Aiden Benson contributed a 5-yard touchdown run. The real story on Saturday was the out­ standing defensive play by the young Saxons. Cohen Smith intercepted a pass and returned it 36 yards for a touchdown. Slaughter stripped the ball from the Pennfield quarter­ back and returned it 45 yards for a touch­ down. Leading the team in tackles was Slaughter with 10. Cohen Smith, Fouty and Benson each had five tackles. Teunessen and Eastman had four a piece. Bailey Miller had three tackles. Turnes and Hayden Simmet each had two tackles for the day. The Hastings gold team will compete against an undefeated team, ranked number 1 in its league, Lakeview, on Saturday inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. Lakewood’s Cash Thompson (right) is hit from behind as he tries to get control of the ball Monday during the Division 3 District opener at Olivet High School. Vikings and Lions downed in D3 district Lakewood found beating a team three times in a season is tough Monday. The Viking varsity boys’ soccer team saw its season end with a 1-0 loss at Olivet in a PK shoot-out in their Division 3 District opener. Olivet had lost both Greater Lansing Activities Conference meetings with the Vikings this season. The two teams battled through 80 minutes of scoreless regulation team and 20 minutes of scoreless overtime before heading into the shoot-out. The Eagles outscored the Vikings 4-3 in the shoot-out, with Joe Maclnnes, Teddy Sobleskey, Jared Miller and Jake Andrews getting their shots into the back of the net. Lakewood made three of its first four PK tries, before Eagle goalkeeper Daniel Higgins saved the Vikings’ fifth and final shot to clinch the win. The Eagles advanced to face Leslie in yes­ terday’s district semifinal hosted by Lansing Catholic. Lansing Catholic and Belding will face off this afternoon in the district’s second semifinal, with the district championship game planned for 1 p.m. Saturday. Lansing Catholic advanced in the tourna­ ment it is hosting this week with an 8-0 win Over Maple Valley Monday. In the other opening round matches, Leslie downed Portland 3-1 and Belding bested Lansing Sexton 4-1. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-10-23.pdf 90ae3f2062875b3e7ddc4498d15daf37 PDF Text Text OMMMMM Sheriff vows changes after incident Who’s best man for governor’s job? Saxons fall in soccer district final See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 15 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 LOT**C 003 Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 Thursday, October 23, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 41 Free children’s concert planned The public is invited to join the Thornapple Wind Band for its annual children’s concert Friday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings High School lecture hall. The band will be performing several pieces with a theme of “Movies,” including selections from “The Lion King,” “How The West Was | Won,” “How To Train Your Dragon,” and J more. Children are invited to dress up in their I Halloween costumes and join in a costume : parade during the concert. All attendees are welcome to join the band members for refresh­ ments at a reception following the concert. Guest performers will be the Music Connections String Ensefnble, under the direc­ tion of Hastings resident Elizabeth Lepak. For more information on joining the band or I making a donation, call Mike or Kathy Scobey, I 616-374-7547, or email kascobey@gmail.com. The next rehearsal will be Oct. 30, and adult | musicians are invited to join the band. | Area residents are encouraged to grab their | favorite costumes and head to Historic I Charlton Park for an afternoon of family friendly run at the All Hallows' Eve event! Saturday, Oct. 25. From 3 to 6 p.m., guests who | bring their own bags or containers can enjoy | trick-or-treating in the historic village, play I games on the village green, walk in a hay I maze, and take part in scavenger hunt, pump­ kin painting and more. Prizes will be awarded for best costume in a | For someone who grew up Barry County, the announcement last week of Pennock Hospital’s signature on a letter of intent to affiliate with Spectrum Health of Grand Rapids has carried special meaning for Maggie Coleman. “It’s always been a great comfort and a great sense of pride to have a hospital here that has the quality of service and the reputation for service that Pennock has always had,” says Coleman, who is the current chair of the hos­ pital’s board of trustees. “The value of main­ taining that quality in our community has been our mission. It’s been our duty and our respon­ sibility as board members to investigate all options available to us as we move into the future.” The first public steps toward that future were taken last week with signing of the letter of intent, an action that will now allow both Pennock and Spectrum to more clearly define how the two entities might work together. The next steps will be development of a definitive agreement, which, hospital officials say, is projected to take three to six months. The Pennock board began looking at affilia­ tion after it was incorporated into the strategic planning process in 2012 for the purpose of education and understanding the changing landscape of health care. According to Pennock officials, an affilia­ tion sub-committee of the board comprised of board and medical staff leadership was formed in 2013 and spent more than 12 months learn­ ing about different models of affiliation and the impact affiliation has had on other com­ munity hospitals similar to Pennock. The board contracted with Juniper Advisory from April through September of this year to take the next step of exploration by seeking out organizations that were interested in Pennock. The decision to affiliate was a culmination of a board-led process of education and part­ ner exploration. More than 20 potential enti­ ties were contacted for initial interest, which resulted in letters of confidentiality between the entities and Pennock. The board received four proposal letters and chose three organiza­ tions to continue into the next phase of a fourweek process of due diligence and site visits, a process completed by the board, physician leaders and hospital administration. The board and leadership went through an extensive review of due diligence reviewing data, candidate interviews and site visits. In September, the board voted unanimously to affiliate with Spectrum Health and signed a letter of intent Oct. 13. “Affiliation wasn’t something we jumped into,” explains Pennock Board Trustee Dave Baum. “It was a lengthy process of education, debate and listening to other independent hos­ pitals about how affiliation affected them. We wanted to know first-hand. The board affilia­ tions committee examined the reasons for a potential partnership and helped establish cri­ teria for evaluation, including culture match and the provision of measurable, high-quality care delivery.” Pennock has been named among the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work in West Michigan for the past several years and has a demonstrated record of accomplishment for high quality and patient safety, according to www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare . “The principal purpose to expand our affili­ ation with Spectrum Health is to enhance the local delivery of health care to our patients in our community for the long term, says Brad Johnson, vice chair of the board of trustees. “We believe an affiliation with Spectrum Health will best accomplish this goal. Spectrum Health has made some very signifi­ cant financial commitments and non-financial commitments, which we believe will provide a win-win result.” With a strong balance sheet, the Pennock Board of Trustees determined that approach­ ing the affiliation marketplace with strength, rather than weakness, was important. “Affiliating with Spectrum Health will give us opportunity to increase services locally and triage capital wisely for facility and technolo­ gy replacements,” says Sheryl Lewis Blake, Pennock’s chief executive officer. “Working with Spectrum Health will propel our deliverables to the community, creating a seamless circle of patient care, improving facilities, updating equipment and technolo­ gies, and offering greater access to physician services.” Spectrum Health officials second the con­ firmations from Pennock leaders. “Over the years, Spectrum Health and Pennock Health Services have developed a relationship of trust and respect,” says Richard C. Breon, president and CEO of Spectrum Health. “We look forward to deepening our relationship with Pennock Health Services as we explore future affiliation and as we discuss how best to provide expert, comprehensive and specialized care services to the greater Hastings and Barry County region.” Regarding governance, as with other mem­ bers of Spectrum Health community hospitals, the Pennock Board of Trustees will continue to exist with the addition of two Spectrum Health board members. That local control and presence is something in which Coleman takes comfort. Of the changes the move will bring to Barry County, she sees it as a very positive opportunity. “I would call it being aware of the present, of the future, and of the concern that leaders of our community have for not being left behind,” Coleman concludes. “As far as the effect it will have on the culture and the char­ acter of our community, that’s something that is up to us as members of the Barry County community.” Additional information is available at www.mypennock.com. ■ BCF wins national honor Hastings board asks community for help mulling school bond for business partnership by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The photos tell the tale. During the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education meeting Monday, Oct. 20, Superintendent Carrie Duits updated the board on the status of a possible bond pro­ posal after the first of two community forums and assessment of the districts facilities and needs. In her presentation at the forum and to the board, Duits showed photographs of the 1917 portion of Hastings Middle School that variety of categories. Guests can go on a hayride and view the I park in its fall splendor. Refreshments will be;" served, including popcorn balls, doughnuts and cider. The cost is $3 for anyone age 13 and up. Children 12 and younger are free but must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, visit www.charltonpark.org. Chamber offering Tech Talk Tuesday The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Tech Talk Tuesday, Oct. 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library. The event is free to chamber members or $20 for non-members. Participants are asked to bring their own lunches. The event will feature a webinar on Windows 8 during which participants will learn how to navigate the Start Screen, Find the Desktop, Find the, Internet, and Find and Start Office Applications. The webinar, in the community room on the second floor of the Hastings Public Library, is sponsored by Chamber member, Hickey Electric Inc. Call the chamber, 269-945-2454 to register. PRICE 750 Pennock announces intent to affiliate with Spectrum NEWS BRIEFS All Hallow’ Eve is Saturday ANNER included broken bathroom stalls, exposed pipes and wiring, overloaded electrical out­ lets, broken pipes and makeshift repairs to the aging boiler system because parts are no longer available. “If the American flag wasn’t in this picture, would we believe it is an American school?” asked Duits while showing a photograph of exposed wiring and patched plaster, “yet it is in Hastings. “The pictures have done more than anything See BOND, page 3 Saxons celebrating homecoming week I Group hosting ‘Marines in the Civil War’ The Lansing/Sunfield Camp 17, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, will continue its commemoration of the Civil War sesquicentennial by sponsoring “Marines in the Civil War,” the next in their series of free Civil War history seminars. | The program Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7:15 p.m. will be at the Sunfield United Brethren Church, 8436 W. Grand Ledge Highway (M-43) in Sunfield. Presenter Michael E. Uns worth will tell how the operations of the Union and Confederate marines were closely tied to those of their navy units in terms of manning and missions. The marines were relatively few but participated in numerous actions on water and ashore. They fought on blockade duty, ship-to-ship battles and coastal landings. Uns worth will cover the I marines’ prewar history, their duties, uniforms, I weapons, and major operations. Admission is free, and light refreshments I will be served. Directions and maps to the seminar location I can be viewed by visiting the website, http://suvcw.org/mi/017/017home.htm , click on the announcement link. I Accepting the 2014 Secretaries’Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships at a special ceremony Wednesday in Cleveland, are three representatives from Barry Community Foundation. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the award was presented by (from left) Vikki Spruill, president and CEO of Council on Foundations; Katherine O’Regan, USDH; and Chris Beck, U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development. Accepting the award are Bonnie Hildreth, president of the Barry Community Foundation; Jennifer Richards, vice president of the BCF; and Karen Heath, immediate past board chair. The creative funding that made it possible to bring a hotel to Barry County is the win­ ner of a national award sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Barry Community Foundation represen­ tatives Bonnie Hildreth, Jennifer Richards and Karen Heath accepted the award at a special presentation event in Cleveland Wednesday. “It took a village working in partnership with everyone in our county to achieve this award,” said Karen Heath, immediate past president of the BCF. “I’m humbled by the great accomplishment of this community.” The opportunity was presented in 2006 when developer Mike Moyles approached the Barry County Economic Alliance to bring a chain hotel to the county. The City of Hastings, along with Rutland, Carlton, and Hastings townships, helped put in place joint planning agreements, and Barry County along with the city and Rutland Township crafted an urban services agree­ ment to bring water to the site and create more opportunity to connect the municipal­ ities and allow the development to proceed. When the economy began to topple in 2008, funding suddenly became problematic with a projected shortfall of $250,000. That’s when the Barry Community Foundation was approached for ideas on gap funding. In July 2012, the Great Lakes Capital Fund presented the concept of a community development loan fund to the community that could grant program — and missionrelated investments — without creating the infrastructure internally for the required stress tests, loan rates and terms, quarterly reporting and transaction documents. In March 2013, loan documents were made and loans from Hastings City Bank, the Small Business Association of Michigan, an individual investor and the Barry Community Foundation were com­ bined with the gifts of several philanthro­ pists in Barry County to create a revolving loan fund. That fund was established to continually invest in Barry County and will allow sustained investing to create econom­ ic growth and stimulation. “Powerful outcomes occur when the phil­ anthropic and public sectors come together to solve problems, enhance neighborhoods and expand opportunity for others,” said HUD Secretary Julian Castro during Wednesday’s presentation. “I commend these honorees for their deep commitment to serving the common good.” Members of the 2014 Hastings from left) Erin Goggins, Grace Feldpausch, Clare Green, (back Travis Hoffman, Alec Harden and High School Homecoming Court include (front row, Meade, Abby VanDiver, Autumn DeMott, Mary row) Jacob Pratt, Jared Bailey, Jason Slaughter, Ryan Carlson. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings High School is celebrating its annual homecoming this week, complete with dress-up days, class competitions such as float building and powder puff football and the selection of the homecoming court all cul­ minating in a homecoming parade, game and dance. Friday evening’s against Ottawa Hills also will be the last varsity football game of the season. The homecoming parade will line up in the high school parking lot Friday at 5:30 and step off at 6 p.m. The parade will make its way east on South Street before turning north on Church Street where it will proceed to Clinton Street, turn west, and end on Young Street outside of Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The grand marshals of this year’s parade are the community doctors who have donated their time to the Hastings Area Schools free sports physicals program, started in 1972 by the now retired Dr. Jim Atkinson, to offer all See HOMECOMING, page 2 �Page 2 — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Sheriff vows changes after woman left in courthouse cell Tulip Mnksirpwiez byhv Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said he’s working on policy and procedural changes to make sure no one is ever left in a holding cell in the courthouse after hours again. That’s exactly what occurred Oct. 15 when a woman appeared before Judge William Doherty on a child support issue. Doherty advised the woman that she needed to pay $246 in arrearage or go to jail for 24 days. The woman told the judge she didn’t have the money to pay and was remanded to court officers and placed in the third floor holding cells of Judge Doherty’s court. She was to be held there until officers could transport her to the county jail. Un fortunately, the the transfer transfer didn didn’’tt happen hannen Unfortunately, until long after the courthouse closed for the day and the woman’s family reported her missing. Leaf called it an embarrassing mistake that never should have happened and, as far as he knows, has never happened before. He explained that the deputy working in the courtroom was relieved by another officer and apparently failed to notify the officer of the woman in the cell. When court ended for the day, officers and court staff left the building. It wasn’t until about 8:21 p.m. when police were contacted by the woman’s family members to report that she was missing. Working with Hastings Police, the sheriff’s deputies went to the courthouse and and found found the the woman woman still still locked locked courthouse in the cell. “It shouldn’t have happened,” said Leaf. Leaf said officers will be instructed to check all the holding cells before leaving the courthouse. He also hopes cameras and a call button can be added to the cells where inmates can be monitored through the sher­ iff’s department and make contact with the department if needed. Doherty said cameras are in the cells already, but is not sure if they are connected to the county jail any more. Because there wasn’t sufficient staff to monitor them, the cameras were no longer being used, he said. He too, would like to see them used so that anyone being detained in the cells can be monitored. monitored. Doherty said it’s not uncommon for defen­ dants to be placed in the holding cells after appearing in his court. He said many of the people appearing before him for Friend of the Court issues basically hold the key to their own jail cell. If they pay the funds due, they don’t have to spend time in jail. But if they can’t or won’t pay, they are sent to jail. Doherty noted there is also a court officer in the courtroom at all times to assist with defendants needing to be held for delivery to the jail. “It’s never happened before that I know of,” said Doherty, “and the court officer has been a very good officer.” Leaf said there would be disciplinary wha action taken, but would not elaborate what that action might be. He acknowledged the officers involved are both veteran officers for the department. Leaf said he has spoken with the woman and her family and apologized to her for the unfortunate incident. “We’re going to do everything we can to make sure it doesn’t happen again,” Leaf promised. “It’s similar to school bus drivers having to check the bus and make sure it’s empty before parking it for the night. We don’t want anyone left.” The woman was eventually transported and booked into the Barry County Jail. She report­ edly bonded out at about 10:50 p.m. Health costs go up, commissioners get squeezed to help by Doug VanderLaan Editor ; Sometimes the weigh-in is as exciting as the championship fight. Those attending Tuesday’s meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners got a fare inside look at what upcoming negotiation sessions with county employee unions may look like after commissioners shut down dis­ cussion on a request to help ease increasing personal insurance costs of county employ­ ees. “We were told that the cost of insurance premiums has increased from 2014 at a rate of about 15 percent,” said Julie Ingle, a proba­ tion officer, who’s also the president of the county employees association. Ingle was speaking as a member of the health care cost containment committee, a broad and representative ad hoc committee formed to help address the challenges of ris­ ing health care costs. She first read from a let­ ter distributed to all commissioners, then, along with colleague and committee member HOMECOMING, continued from page 1 students who want to play sports the opportu­ basketball and was on the track and field team nity. Since then, inore than 30 doctors, nurse for four years each, Far Out volleyball for practitioners, physician assistants and nurses three years, Landon Athletics for four years, have offered their services to conduct sports member of National Honor Society for two physicals for students at no cost. The commu­ years, Saxon Pride Club for four years, peer nity program has benefited more than 20,000 tutoring for two years, Spanish Club for two Hastings students. Representing the doctors years, Quiz Bowl for one year, Science who have given their time and expertise to the Olympiad for two years, honor guard for one program are Dr. Troy Carlson, Dr. Matt year, Big Brothers Big Sisters for two years, Sarber, Dr. Amy Beck, Dr. Max Rappaport, vacation Bible school for four years, and Dr. Chris Noah, Dr. Dick Barnett, Dr. Jim freshman mentoring program for one year. Clare Green, who participated in Key Horton, Dr. Eric Leep, Dr. Jim Weatherhead, Dr. David Heeringa, and Kathy Carlson, fam­ Club for one year, SADD Club for four years, marching band for four years, has been a ily nurse practitioner. The game will start at 7 p.m. At half-time, National Honor Society for two years, played nomecoming court members and their fami­ varsity tennis for one year, participated in fall lies will be introduced, and the king and plays for four years, spring musicals for three ^ueen will be crowned. years and the freshman mentoring program Members of the 2014 Hastings High for one year. School homecoming court are: Alec Harden, served on student council Jared Bailey, who has played football for for one year, played soccer for four years, four years, has been a member of the swim basketball for two years, golf for three years, earn for four years, participated in track and participated in Science Olympiad for two ield for four years, served on student council years, has been a member of National Honor br oiwy^af, and was a^ member of the Society for two years, participated in Key Students Against Destructive Decisions Club Club for one year, took part in a Habitat for Humanity mission trip with his church youth for two years. i Ryan Carlson, who served on student group for two years, took part in Michigan Council for three years, has been a member of Industrial and Technology Education Society Key Club for four years, ran cross country for for two years, and For Inspiration and Ihree years, participated in SADD Club for Recognition of Science and Technology, or four years, and was active in his church youth FIRST, Robotics for two years. Travis Hoffman, who played baseball for group for four years. Autumn DeMott, who has been a member one year, football for three years, was a mem­ of student council for two years, played varsi­ ber of the wrestling team for four years, pow­ ty soccer for three years, participated der puff football coach for two years, and inbGrand Rapids Crew Soccer for four years, Pride Club member for two years. Grace Meade, who played volleyball for belonged to Interact Club for four years, Saxon Pride Club for two years, peer tutoring four years, varsity basketball for four years, for two years, Big Brothers Big Sisters for soccer for three years, has been a member of two years, freshman mentor group leader for National Honor Society for two years, served one year, National Honor Society for two as an art mentor for two years, was a member years, served on the Youth Advisory Council of the National Art Honor Society for one for two years. She played varsity basketball year, served on student council for four years, •and was a member of Key Club, Spanish played piano for four years, AAU basketball Club, fall play, Fellowship of Christian for four years and was a member of the Saxon Athletes and volunteer at Northeastern . Pride Club for four years. Jacob Pratt, who ran varsity cross country Elementary for one year each. She also par­ ticipated in her church youth group for four for four years, participated in track and field years and took part in Friday morning Bible for two years, SADD Club for four years, fall play for one year, served on student council study. »„ Mary Feldpausch, who played soccer for for one year, and was a freshman mentor four years, volleyball for four years, has group leader for one year. Jason Slaughter, played varsity football served on student council for four years, par­ ticipated in marching band for two years, for three years, was on the varsity wrestling played piano for four years, participated in team for four years, participated in varsity Interact Club for two years, peer tutoring for track for four years, has been a member of the jwo years, Science Olympiad for two years, National Honor Society for two years, and has been a member of National Honor Big Brothers Big Sisters for two years. Abbey VanDiver, who has participated in Society for two years, participated in Teens Against Tobacco Use for two years, Saxon SADD Club for four years, Key Club for two Pride Club for three years, her church youth years, Saxon Pride Club for two years, was a group for four years, Big Brothers Big Sisters freshman mentor for one year, participated in for two years, and freshman mentor program Interact Club for one year, and played varsity tennis for four years. for one year. Erin Goggins, who played volleyball and Attention Hastings Area Residents | The Hastings Area School District will be f | ! I | | holding a Community Forum to discuss facility needs and potential solutions on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 at the High School Lecture Hall Held from 6:30 to 8:00pm Stephanie Lehman, provided additional com­ ments. “We were further informed that the state caps were increased at a rate of only 2.3 per­ cent, leaving the employee to bare [sic] the brunt of the huge increase in insurance premi­ ums,” read Ingle from the committee’s letter. “The ‘reality’ is that the employees of Barry County are once again being asked to take more out [sic] their paychecks for less cover­ age.” Ingle and Lehman were requesting that the county board opt out for 2015 from Public Act 152, a state law requiring a cap to the amount of funds governmental units are allowed to contribute to employee health care plans. According to the law, small govern­ mental units, including counties, may opt out of imposing the cap and be allowed to con­ tribute more funding to employee health plans if approved by a two-thirds vote of the gov­ erning body. The request made by Ingle and Lehman was that the county meet the 2014 cap and add 10 percent to it as a contribution to employee health insurance premiums. “I’ve got people who are earning $12 per hour and the insurance premiums are taking half their income,” Ingle told commissioners. “Opting out for 2015 would be a year to give our employees some relief [from the 15 per­ cent health insurance premium increase.] It would also provide us time to investigate other avenues.” • Commission Chair Joyce Snow asked why those investigations hadn’t occurred earlier and if the discussion wouldn’t be more timely if it coincided with contract negotiations scheduled to begin in December. Ingle and Deputy County Administrator; Luella Dennison reypbuied that insurance" plans must be in place byj the end of the calen­ dar year. Because the health care cost contain­ ment committee did not receive final premium quotes from its carrier, Blue Cross Network, until only two weeks ago, there’s little time to inform employees of options and costs and then have final enrollment agreements in place by a deadline date of Dec. 31. County Administrator Michael Brown, who’s also a member of the cost containment committee, tried to frame the discussion by reviewing the changes brought about by the federal Affordable Care Act, which has restricted the ability of groups to reduce pre­ mium rates by taking higher deductible plans. “There once was a variety of plans, but the government tried to restrict them to a group much like a bronze, silver, gold arrange­ ment,” explained Brown. “The idea was to make it easier to compare plans between com­ panies, the true difference being the cost of premiums. “What it hasn’t allowed anymore is for groups like the cost containment committee to tweak plans to our needs. There’s just not a whole lot deeper to dig ... Today, it’s less about how a plan is designed and more about our claims history.” Brown and Ingle both agreed that, because the average county employee age is 45 and above that of many other counties, insurance health care calculations have not been as sub­ stantial in other areas. “We’ve tweaked everything,” added Ingle. “Now it doesn’t matter if you change your deductibles or co-pays. It’s still a high increase in premiums.” Ingle’s letter buttressed that point by stat­ ing that “the results each year has [sic] been health care plans that provide less coverage, increased co-pays and deductibles, more restricted medical coverage, and much more money out of each employees’ paycheck.” The cost to the county in opting out of the cap for 2015, calculating a 10 percent increase over the 2014 cap would be $85,836. As with most requests reaching county board level, after the 2015 budget has been drawn up, the discussion’boiled down to funding. “It’s unfortunate that the timing of the rates coming out put us in a bind,” commiserated Commissioner Ben Geiger, “but we don’t have enough information here. How will this board pay for [contributing beyond the cap]? Until we have that information, I don’t know how useful this debate even is.” Commissioner Jim Dull didn’t provide much more empathy, after reviewing figures supplied by Ingle and Lehman that indicated how, in a particularly difficult health year for a family, out-of-pocket expenses could run as high as $9,000. “That ain’t a big stretch after I’ve had shoulder surgeries,” said Dull. “The general public is in the same boat. It would be great to do this for our county employees, but it would be great to do it for everybody.” Ingle’s presentation also took on a personal tone when pointing out that commissioners seemed to have found ways around other financial challenges. “You have money for a study of new build­ ings, you have money for new employees,” she asserted, “but you have to take care of people who are your employees now.” That didn’t sit well with members of the general public who were allowed by Snow to join the discussion. “I sympathize with your dilemma but, unfortunately, this depression is not over and there are hard times still ahead,” stated Baltimore Township resident Don Bradstreet. “I do believe these people are employees, they do have an income, and they do have health insurance. My wife no longer has health insurance because she was fired. She needs surgery and can’t have it because we can’t afford it. “Unfortunately, this is not the time or the place for you to ask for a raise.” Hastings resident Tom Cleveland added that the new health care law has also pro­ duced changes and increases in his budget, as well. “My wife works at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and, under ‘ObamaCare,’ Our out-of-pocket premium costs went from $4,000 to $14,000,” pointed out Cleveland. “Why should you be any different than any­ body else?” Brown attempted to find some middle ground, though he did express his own reser­ vations regarding the union request. “I do have significant concerns,” said Brown, “because we do have a 15 percent increase [in health insurance premiums] this year, but then, what if next year we have another 10 to 15 percent increase? Now, we’d be at a 25 to 30 percent increase to impose on employees if we go back to the present arrangement.” Brown also mentioned advice passed on by the county’s attorney, that Public Act 125 does allow small municipalities such as a county to opt out of caps oh health insurance premium increases. However, the Barry County umbrel­ la also includes Central Dispatch/E-911, which is an authority and is not covered under the opt­ out provision of PA 125. “How that would play out, I don’t know,” reported Brown. “Either you push 911 out on its own, or you have a bifurcated health insur­ ance issue. That wasn’t something that any of us had thought about.” Brown did propose a compromise of sorts as a possible means of softening the premium increase blow for county employees. “We had budgeted an increase of 3.5 per­ cent in our budget for employee health insur­ ance premiums and the increase actually came in at 2.3 percent,” reported Brown. That 1.2 percent difference equates to about $13,000. If you apply that $13,000, this $85,000 discussion now becomes a $72,000 discussion. “That could soften the blow a bit and, as we go into negotiations, you need to think that through.” Commissioners didn’t take long to think. “Do we have a motion?” asked Snow of her colleagues. Hearing none, she added, “If not, this dies for lack of a motion.” The preliminary weigh-in complete, county citizens can now await the championship fight. In other business, commissioners recommend­ ed the following resolutions for official approval at their Oct. 28 county board meeting: • Appointment of Chelsey Foster to a threeyear term beginning Nov. 1 on the department of human services board. • Appointment of Galen Kilmer to a threeyear term beginning Nov. 1 on the solid waste oversight committee. • A township operational disaster plan as an addition to the Barry County Emergency Action Guidelines. The action accommodates the wishes of Barry Township to adopt a township disaster pljui., , . L ( • A contract with Norma Jean Acker as GED instructor with the office of community corrections to be funded solely through a State OCC grant at a $19 per hour rate not to exceed $20,000 per fiscal year. • Required county signatures on grant con­ tracts for the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation program and the adult drug court program with the Barry County Trial Court and for the Office of Highway Safety Planning as part of the 56B District Sobriety Court. • Appropriation of $5,350 from earmarked general fund money to be used for the pur­ chase of adult drug court program-based incentives, such as gas cards, planners and other client support materials. • A contract with Halifax Services for snowplowing, snow removal and salting at county facilities at a per-visit cost. • An information technology service agree­ ment between the county’s IT department and Barry County Transit, allowing the transit system to ensure dependable communication support of its operation. • The 2014 county apportionment report establishing local tax rates and, upon filing with the state, allowing the county to collect tax levies. • The Michigan State University Extension Services work plan for the 2015 fiscal year requiring a $109,052 appropriation. The work plan is the fourth year of a previously approved five-year agreement between the county and MSU Extension. Commissioners will meet for their official board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the meet­ ing chambers of the County Courthouse, 220 W. State St. in Hastings, beginning at 9 a.m. £ g S Crews tear down Middle Villa Inn An iconic landmark along M-37 in Middleville is being demolished. The Middle Villa Inn closed earlier this year and contents of the bowling alley, banquet rooms, restaurant and microbrewery were auctioned off in August. Steven and Sue Wiersum still own the property, but with no interested bids on the facility, opted to demolish the structure. Crews are working to tear down the facil­ ity. The Wiersum family owned and operated the Middle Villa Inn for 45 years. The site of many wedding receptions, class reunions and meetings, sat on about five acres of land with an additional 16 acres located behind the building. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — Page 3 BOND, continued from page 1 to create that sense of urgency,” she said. “The conditions of our buildings are such that there is urgency among our community and also a sense of ‘We need to work togeth­ er’ and a sense that ‘We are ready for some­ thing entirely new in that part of the build­ ing,’” said Duits. “It is in such dire straights that renovating it would be more costly, or as costly, to just replace that portion of the build­ ing. If we just renovated it, we would still have a lot of serious conditions and problems with aesthetics as well.” Duits said 31 community members attend­ ed the forum Thursday, Oct. 16, at Hastings Middle School. Of that number, she said 17 had never seen proposal or concepts to date; the rest were those who had been involved in earlier stages of the project. Duits said all who attended the first forum agreed on the identified needs in the district: student safety — specifically secure entrances for all buildings, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance; function and efficiency of heating systems; classroom design that’s con­ ducive to current educational practices; light­ ing, electrical and mechanical updates; tech­ nology and equipment upgrades; curb appeal to foster community pride; bus and trans­ portation facility; improved communication systems; career and technical education pro­ gram expansion; visibility in the community; updated furniture and fixtures; and updating athletic venues. “I think everyone spoke very clearly that they see everything on this list as a need, not a want,” she said. Duits said that while the suspected gas leak that led to the evacuation of the middle school and Central Elementary Oct. 15, turned out to be a harmless leak in a compressed air pipe in the middle school’s 1917/1958 section, the incident further illustrates the need for updat­ ing and improving the district’s aging facili­ ties. “I can’t stress enough that our facilities are impacting instruction,” she said. “Our stu­ dents had to leave the building, go into Central, and Central also had to be evacuated. The condition of the facilities has an impact in many ways oh instruction.” At both the forum and the board meeting, Duits showed photographs of neighboring school districts and architectural concept drawings of potential improvements at the high school and middle school. “I understand in talking to parents and community members and students, that they are embarrassed by the look of our high school,” she said, “Curb appeal has something to do with their pride in their school, and it has something to do with whether or not peo­ ple will come here and move here.” Duits said one of the renovation concepts being considered for the high school includes refacing the front of the school; replacing the lecture hall’’ with a perfoimihg arts center; updating the cafeteria, media center and lock­ er rooms; improving and expanding the sci­ ence and career and technical education class­ rooms and band and choir rooms; along with other updates and renovations throughout the building. “One of the teachers said, ‘You know, our high school has good bones,”’ said Duits. “That’s really true. There’s a lot that’s good about our high school, let’s make it really great.” The middle school renovations concept includes replacing the 1917 portion of the building with a 51,000-square-foot addition with grade-level wings. In order to finance the improvements, a bond would be necessary, Duits told the board and those at the forum. She said the Barry Intermediate School District millage of 1.94 is lower than that of neighboring ISDs, which range from 4.12 for Allegan and 5.95 for Calhoun counties. She also said the district’s current millage of 4.8, which will be reduced to 4.2 in 2015 due to the recent bond refunding, is the lowest of surrounding school districts of similar size, which range from 5.15 for Delton Kellogg to 12.43 for Potterville. “I want to be really clear to voters because they are going to get their bill real soon for their taxes ... (the current millage) is 4.8,” she said. “If we do nothing, it goes down to 4.2; that is because of the bond refunding we recently did.” Duits said the millage rate would stay at 4.2 in 2016, go down to 4.18 n 2017 and 2.39 in 2018. “There is room for us to grow,” she said. “There is room for us to go to our voters. While the original concept was to build a new high school and/or middle school, Duits said in talking with the construction services team, it was learned that building new facili­ ties was not feasible at this time. . “They helped us really understand the bond process and what that Will involve,” she said. “We would have buildings that would be way under capacity, and we probably wouldn’t qualify for the mu bonds uvuua because of that. \ • For example said Duits, if we> say■ we are going to build a new a new high school and^move our middle school into our old high school, then we have a whole building that is einpty and we have portion of the building, [199/ addition], that isn’t paid for; so, we probably wouldn’t qualify for a bond ... Also, we’d have only have 700 students in a build­ ing that has capacity for 1,300. So, we have to get beyond the idea of new.” Duits said major renovations for all schools — including improved security, heating and cooling, electrical, ADA-compliance, and upgrades such as new lockers and windows, if needed, and carpeting, plus significant changes to the middle school and high school — would cost only $43.2 million, compared If voters approve a possible bond proposal, Hastings Middle School would get a facelift that would include new science and career and technical education classrooms and a 1,000-seat performing arts center. The district’s new wireless Internet connection resulted in exposed wires and bro­ ken plaster in the 1917 portion of Hastings Middle School. 1st Floor: 31,350 SF 2nd Floor: 19,300 SF Total: lafHi I 3 I’ Lab 50,650 SF I Sdarsce I Uh Existing Gymnasiuim Rocm MIDDLE SCHOOL - First Floor Bond Concept 50,650 SF*/-TOTAL This proposed floor plan illustrates improvements and upgrades that could be made to Hastings Middle School at its current site if voters approve a potential bond pro­ posal. (Administrators have said the drop-off lane in front of Central Elementary included in this illustrations has been Vetoed o.clos^ to, the front of the school.) ' '*’’ If we say we are going to build a new a new high school and move our middle school into our old high school, then we have a whole build­ ing that is empty and we have por­ tion of the building, [1997 addition], that isn’t paid for; so, we probably wouldn’t qualify for a bond ... Also, we’d have only have 700 students in a building that has capacity for 1,300. So, we have to get beyond the idea of new.” Carrie Duits, Hastings Area Schools Superintendent to $43 million to build a new high school. “We can get a lot done with $43.2 million,” she said. A 3.52 mill bond would generate the funds needed for the major renovations; an addi­ tional .45 mill would raise an additional $6 million, which would allow the district to make exterior improvements to the elemen­ tary schools; an additional .1 mill would gen­ erate $1.2 million for athletic venue upgrades; and .08 mills would generate $800,000 for a new transportation facility with four mainte­ nance stalls. Duits said that a $538,650 annual sinking fund would allow the district to make repairs and improvements as needed so the district doesn’t fall behind and need to catch up, as it does now. “The sinking fund is an entirely different thing that we can go to the voters for,” she said. “The bond would be like a loan... to update your facilities ... it’s not a loan, but it, is more like a loan. The sinking fund is more like an account, a savings account, that you Jia e to fix as you go. \ . /‘The sinking fund would annually come in about $538,65o for about one mill in our communlty/, said Duits. «It would be for the annual upkeep, maintenance and upgrading of our facilities. Yes, we need the upgrades and renovations but, we also need to go to our public (and let them know we need) sinking funds to maintain.” Out of the 31 community members who attended the forum, Duits said 25 filled out the questionnaire. Based on the responses received, she said people who attended the forum seemed to like • the concepts because they are based on input from the community, the schools are staying in their current locations in the city and the district would be renovating spaces it already has, all things being considered are needs not frills including thb performing arts center, Hastings will be catching uf^with neighboring districts, all buildings are addressed, and all buildings will have secure entrances. Challenges identified by those attending the forum included gathering facts about potential cost savings and efficiencies of the improvements for campaign purposes,” social media, housing students during construction, selling the concept to all demographics, help­ ing people understand the ballot language and understanding the needs for all district facili­ ties, public reaction to a tax increase, and apa­ thy toward schools and/or voting. Duits said, in response to the questions regarding a possible bond proposal, 13 of the 25, or 52 percent, were in favor of a the mill­ age being split into two ballot issues — the first issue 3.97 (3.52 for all school renova­ tions and middle school and high school updates, plus .45 for additional elementary upgrades); the second, .18 mill (.1 mill for athletic venue updates and .08 for a new transportation facility). She said that the remaining 12, or 48 percent, of respondents favored a one proposal bondg issue — 12 in favor of one 3.97 or higher bond issue and nine, or 36 percent, of whom were in favor of one bond issue, including all proposed increases. According to the results of the survey, Duits said all 25 respondents were in favor of Cracked and stained tiles, dim lighting and broken and missing stall door greet vis­ itors who use this restroom while attend athletic events at Hastings Middle School. a 3.97 plus one- or two-issue bond proposal and 24, or 96 percent, were in favor of asking for more than 4 mills on a one- or two- issue ballot, and 20, or 80 percent, in favor of ask­ ing for all 4.15 mills on either a one- or twoissue ballot. Finally, Duits said 18, or 75 percent, of the respondents also were in favor of putting the sinking fund on the ballot at the same time. The next community forum is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, in the high school lecture hall. Duits said she hopes to have an even bigger group attend the second forum so she will have more and clearer information to present to the board at its next work session, sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the mid­ dle school multi-purpose room. She said she anticipates the board will make a decision about the potential bond proposal at the meet­ ing. If the board chooses to proceed with the bond issue, it will need to be certified by Dec. Free Health & Dinner Class Sunday, Nov. 2nd - 3pm 11 to appear on the May 5, 2015, ballot. Duits said she heard no negative comments about the presentation of the district’s facility needs, the concepts presented and the poten­ tial bond proposal at the first forum. The school administrators and board mem” bers and administrators who attended the forum agreed. “It was very positive,” said district director of finance and business services Tim Berlin. “If it was all positive, maybe we need to be concerned that only the positive people showed up,” added board member Luke Haywood. “I was really excited at the end of the [forum] because I felt like we have a good solid team of people in that room that are very energized and ready and wanting for out schools [to move forward],” said Duits, “And>, it felt very much like a community effort —• that there would be a community outpouring to make that difference to our students through their facilities.” You Are Invited Appearing Once Only Chef Barry Community Enrichment Center 231 S. Broadway St. Hastings, Ml Live Vegetarian Performing Arts Cooking Show Cooking at its Funnest!! ; Plant Based Health Nutrition to a celebration of 26 years of dedicated service as Plus These Great Topics Weight Loss • Lower Cholesterol • Increase Energy retires from the staff of Hastings City Bank! DON’T MISS THIS 1 EXCITING EVENT Dawn Crapo Thursday, October 30,2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Hastings Branch Trust Department g 150 West Court St . r Donations are greatly appreciated for food and traveling expenses Visit: www.ChefMarkAnthony.com And Visit His Facebook & Youtube at: VeganChefMarkAnthony Cake and coffee will be served. Please join us and share your laughs and memories. �Page 4 — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Back roads Who's the best man for the governor’s job? Fall foliage continues to show its glory, now into its third colorful week. The back roads and trails of Barry County offer plenty of opportunity to view the best of the season. Here, dark red oak trees create a canopy along Bowens Mill Road. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you rem Night lines Banner June 10, 1965 Set for Moonlight Sale — Hastings mer­ chants are preparing for a great “Moonlight Sale” from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 16. As a promotional feature, many will be wearing flashy nightgowns to emphasize the event. The shopping center will be wide awake with bargains for this special merchandising program. Here, Chairman Phil Walldorff (left) of Walldorff’s Furniture Store, and Dennis Cleveland, of Cleveland’s Men’s and Boys’ Store, model the garments. Chairman Phil threw one more small fea­ ture into the promotion when he promised that a lullaby would be sung to any cus­ tomer who showed up in a participating Hastings store wearing a nightgown or pajamas. Who knows, he added, some of our salespeople may be budding Beetles [sic] just waiting for a chance to perform and be discovered. (Banner photo) Have you met? The office poster every doctor needs is one with Evan Christiansen telling patients to always follow doctor orders. Christiansen did, and it’s made all the difference in his 18year-old life. “He told me, ‘If you can’t use your feet or your legs, then use your mind,”’ relates Christiansen of those words received from Dr. Brian Roelof of Grand Rapids. “A lot of people think, because I’m in a wheelchair, that I can’t do a lot of things. I just don’t let my disability stop me.” He’s yet to be stopped from a career and a life path that has not only been remarkable in its own right, but has been the source of inspiration for the hundreds of encounters he makes every day as a student at Hastings High School, as a singer in the school’s men’s chorus, and as a bright spot in the fam­ ily life of his grandparents, Mason and Jeanne Christiansen, who adopted him as an infant. Christiansen was bom with neuroblas­ toma, a childhood cancer that has required five surgeries, the first at 3 months old and the last just six months ago. Though it has caused near total paralysis in his legs and feet, Christiansen often leaves the wheel­ chair to travel with a walker or crutches. Today, he downplays the ridicule he once received — and sometimes still does — from others who don’t see, at first, what lies underneath. “People don’t pick on me much anymore because they see what I can do,” says Christiansen, “but I’m kind of glad when it does happen because I look at it as a chal­ lenge. It helps me to succeed.” Christiansen has succeeded in a number of physical pursuits, including dancing where, at school dances, he’s often the center of attention for prancing backward in his chair to the beat of the music. Now-retired special education teacher Gary Ivinskas has helped Christiansen to swim and participate in water sports. During a youth outing with his group from Hope United Methodist Church, Christiansen even conquered the sand dunes of upper Lake Michigan with the aid of a sled that skimmed the sand as his mates pulled him over. Though he’s hardly confined, Christiansen has used stationary time to develop skills Evan Christiansen that have him headed on a path to pursue his greatest interest as a computer technician and criminal investigator. Of the schools he’s considering, Western Michigan University may now be the front-runner since it can $lso offer Christiansen an opportunity to pursue singing as well as his technical interest. He’s also read — as of this week — 414 books. He keeps track because he wants to be sure he can recommend just the right one for anyone who asks. He’s also in the fast lane with his collection of 432 Hot Wheels model cars. He does keep one Matchbox model but deplores its cheaper plastic con­ struction. Ever since he got those orders from the doctor to use his mind, Christiansen has found a joy in following them. That joy has naturally spilled over to nearly everyone he meets. “I’ve inspired a lot of people,” Christiansen concedes. “I try to give people hope.” For the hope and inspiration he brings to all people he meets, Evan Christiansen is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Playing in my Walkman right now: A book by Stephen White, Best Revenge. Favorite author: James Patterson. If my life had a theme song: “Don’t Let Anything Stop You.” Greatest achievement: Going up the 623 feet of the St. Louis arch in a small elevator. I don’t like heights or small spaces. My hero: Robin Williams. Best advice: No matter what people say you can’t do, prove them wrong. Favorite cartoon character: Danny Phantom from Nickelodeon. Best Trip: Alpena. Our youth group helped a family redo their home. If I could have a do-over: I wouldn’t want one. I’m happy with my life. Words I use the most: Be thankful for what you have. Favorite TV character: Penelope Garcia from “Criminal Minds.” Favorite singer: Taylor Swift. Best music genre: Christian. If I were president: I would fix the gap between the rich and the poor. Idea of perfect happiness: There’s no such thing. If this were a perfect world, that could be more devastating. Candidate I’d vote for: Margaret O’Brien from Kalamazoo for state senate. Favorite president: Theodore Roosevelt. World’s greatest challenge: When peo­ ple say you can’t do something and you believe them. Trip I’d like to take: NASA space sta­ tion. Best thing about Barry County: Summerfest and the Barry County Fair. *** Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be fea­ tured because of volunteer work, a fun-lov­ ing personality, the stories he or she has to tell or for any other reason? Send informa­ tion to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. As a newspaperman, my father insisted that our job was not to endorse political can­ didates, but to educate. Today, I’m doing both. In less than two weeks, Michigan voters will have the chance to determine which candidate for governor will be best able to keep the momentum going for a state that has so badly needed a comeback and still has much distance to cover. If elections weren’t so political and poi­ soned by special interests, Gov. Rick Snyder’s positive polling numbers would not even be in question because an honest and factual look at challenger Mark Schauer’s background would determine that he doesn’t have what it takes to make the tough decisions to keep Michigan on track. After nearly four years, you have to give our present governor credit for his courage and his ability to make some hard choices that have put the state on the road to recov­ ery. Those decisions have been so impressive and the change they’ve encouraged so dra­ matic that I believe if Michigan were a large corporation and Snyder and Schauer had submitted job applications, Schauer would­ n’t even get an interview. Let’s take a look at the candidates. After graduating from Albion College, Schauer worked as an urban planner in the Calhoun County Planning Department, dur­ ing which time he completed his master’s degree in public administration at Western Michigan University. He next took a posi­ tion at the Community Action Agency in Battle Creek where, shortly after arriving, he was named to head the agency when the director left. Schauer did wonderful work dealing with a broad range of programs for the poor, including home weatherization, a foster grandparent program, food assistance and the local Head Start Program for chil­ dren. In 1993, Schauer ran for a seat on the Battle Creek City Commission and lost by 200 votes. However, he was later was appointed to fill an unexpired term and was elected to a full term in 1995. In 1996, he ran and was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, a position he filled until 2002. He then served in the state senate from 2002 to 2010 where he was the senate minority whip from 2003 to 2006 and the senate minority leader from 2006 to 2010. In 2008, Schauer was elected to the United States House of Representatives, defeating Republican incumbent Tim Walberg, but ; lost-in a rematch to Walberg in 2010. When Schauer left Congress in 2010, he took a position at the BlueGreen Alliance, a partnership between labor and environmen­ tal groups that promotes job growth through investments in environmental projects like sustainable energy. Schauer retained that position until he announced his candidacy for governor. Snyder’s career path trended toward business, rather than the route of communi­ ty service and activism followed by Schauer. By the end of his senior year at Battle Creek Lakeview High School, Snyder had already earned 23 college credits by taking business classes at Kellogg Community College. After high school, he attended the University of Michigan earning business and accounting degrees. After college, Snyder was employed in the tax department at the Coopers and Lybrand accounting firm. He was named a partner at the firm in 1988. The following year, Snyder was pro­ moted to partner-in-charge of mergers and acquisitions for the firm’s Chicago office. In 1991, Snyder joined Gateway Computer Company and remained with the company in various management positions until the company was sold. Snyder then returned to Ann Arbor with co-founder of Gateway, Ted Waitt, to start a venture capi­ tal company called Avalon Investments Inc. with more than $100 million to invest. Snyder was president and chief executive officer of Avalon until he left in 2000 to start another investment firm, Ardesta LLC, where he and three other co-founders invested in 20 start-up companies, while serving as chair of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation under Gov. John Engler. Both Schauer and Snyder have offered voters a dramatic choice in background and experience. They both have performed admirably and bring valued skills to what­ What do you Last week: County commissioners hope to launch a pilot program to spay or neuter feral cats in Nashville, where an estimated 500 wild cats roam. Is an overpopulation of cats a problem in Barry County? Yes No Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. 80% 20% ever endeavor they pursue. I believe, because Michigan is so deli­ cately positioned in its so badly needed eco­ nomic recovery, that business experience must outweigh community engagement experience. I also believe, if Michigan were a corporation, most headhunters would con­ sider Rick Snyder to be best suited for the job as it needs to be done in the next four years. Special-interest political groups continue to air ads for both candidates that distort the truth, making it difficult for average voters to understand where these men really stand on the issues. So why do I feel so strongly for Snyder that today I’m offering this newspaper’s first political endorsement in its history? Let’s start with Detroit and the fortitude it took for Snyder to put the state’s largest city into bankruptcy. After years of incompetent city leadership and the state’s reluctance to address the fiscal hemorrhage that was affecting all of us in Michigan, Snyder had the political courage to appoint Kevyn Orr as emergency manager and provide his sup­ port of Orr’s initiation of the city bankrupt­ cy process. Snydey made it clear that Orr was on the scene to restore confidence for the future, clean up the blighted neighborhoods, turn on the streetlights and restore basic services to all Detroit citizens. Now, after 18 months, the city is growing in a way most couldn’t have predicted. Sure, there’s been some pain and sacrifice by those who had a stake in Detroit’s future, but Snyder backed it up with a $350 million commitment to protect the Detroit Institute of Arts and the pensions of former city workers ahead of outside financial creditors. Snyder’s determination and courage made possible Michigan’s turnaround, which he felt wouldn’t happen unless his administration could restore confidence in the state’s largest city. Under Snyder’s leadership, investors showed interest once again to put money into a city that appeared on the road to recovery and was finally getting some posi­ tive press. Leadership comes in many forms, but one thing is for sure: Snyder’s centrist polit­ ical positions have helped him get the kind of legislation through the legislature that fueled Michigan’s comeback. So the question for voters should be this: Does Snyder deserve another four years to complete the road map he laid out for our state just, four years ago? As admirable as Mark Schauer’s work has been and as pas­ sionate as his campaign has been for people who may not yet see the benefits of an eco­ nomically robust Michigan, I believe the choice for the next four years is clear. Schauer has never run a company. He’s not had the pressure of meeting a payroll. And he’s had no experience in turning around a major city or a state, which — prior to Snyder becoming governor — was plagued with debates over budgets, growing deficits and years when the legislature couldn’t even agree on a budget before the new fis­ cal year began. Many may question some of the legisla­ tion that Snyder signed as governor, but, remember, the governor doesn’t write the bills, that’s up to the legislators. When Snyder chose now-Lt. Gov. Brian Calley as his running mate, it showed once again his strong leadership because he knew he need­ ed someone with Galley’s ability to work across party lines to orchestrate the kind of legislation needed to make our state’s come­ back possible. Snyder’s strong business sense allowed him to get to work right away in putting together his plan to return Michigan to a position of prosperity. We’re not there yet, but most business experts believe Snyder has laid the groundwork for a hardy come­ back. ~ As you sit down in the next few days and listen to some of the television commer­ cials, don’t get caught up in all the rhetoric. Look instead at what’s been accomplished in just four years and think what this admin­ istration can accomplish with four more. Snyder’s foresight and thoughtful leader­ ship style created the foundation on which to build. Let’s give him the time he needs to complete the task. For this week: More than 30 students in two sub­ urban Detroit high schools are facing felony charges for “sexting.” A Barry County judge has been warning local high schoolers that emailing sexually explicit photos could bring up to 20 years in prison. Does the current law need to be more lenient? □ Yes □ No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — Page 5 “I appreciate EPA recognizing the value of a voluntary, proactive program like the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program and its importance to mit­ igating on-farm environmental risks, and the critical role Michigan’s conservation districts are playing in protecting the Western Lake Erie Basin for future generations,” said Jamie Clover Adams, MDARD director. “Although Michigan only represents 15 percent of the land base in the western Lake Erie basin, we will continue our solid commitment of work­ ing in partnership with our farmers, conserva­ tion districts and others to reduce potential agricultural impacts in the basin.” The GLRI funding allows Michigan to keep four trained conservation district techni­ cians whose funding was set to end September 30 on the ground in the basin. These techs, in addition to three others, work one-on-one with farmers to identify and reduce on-farm practices which could pose a threat to the environment, as well as connect­ ing them with U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Bill practices and U.S. Natural Resources Conservation programs. State News Roundup Vernon J. Ehlers Amtrak Station grand opening is Oct. 27 The public is invited to the grand opening of the Vernon J. Ehlers Amtrak station in Grand Rapids at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct 27. Named in honor of the former U.S. Congressman, the station is located at 440 Century Ave. SW. Guest speakers include U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, D-Detroit; State Transportation Commissioner Lynn Afendoulis; and Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell, along with Michigan Department of Transportation, The Rapid, and Amtrak officials. There will be an official ribbon-cutting ceremony immediately following the speeches. Light refreshments also will be available. “This beautiful Amtrak station kind of cre­ ates a new ‘union station’ for Grand Rapids,” Afendoulis said. “It now unites multiple modes of transportation into one complex. This is the future of enhanced mobility, con­ nectivity, higher ridership, and transit-orient­ ed development.” Located adjacent to The Rapid Central Station, the new $6.1 million Amtrak station integrates bus and rail transportation, offers more passenger amenities, and streamlines train operations. Travelers can connect not only with Amtrak trains, but with the new bus rapid transit “Silver Line,” local bus transit routes, intercity buses, and taxis. ”We are excited to make this connection between buses and rail happen,” Peter Varga, CEO of The Rapid, said. “The Rapid is all about improving connections and access for the people in our community and those that choose to visit us. It’s been a great partnership between federal, state, and local entities to make this a reality.” The new station is now closer to the central business district and economic activity. It offers a larger waiting room, restrooms, an Americans with Disabilities Act -compliant boarding platform with a covered canopy, and 118 spaces for parking. A clock tower with colorful lights harken back to the glory days of rail travel, making the station more visible to motorists on US-131 and helping provide an extra timekeeping reminder for travelers. Trains also can now park on an approximate­ ly 1,700-foot-long spur track, which serves the platform and station. Parking the trains at the station saves both crew time and fuel costs. One roundtrip of the popular Grand Rapids-to-Chicago Amtrak Pere Marquette will serve the new station. The first train to regularly depart from the station will be at 7:40 a.m. Oct. 27 and return at 9.55 p.m. Funding for the station came from a $4.6 million U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration grant and a $1.5 million match in Federal Transit Administration, MDOT, and local funds. Michigan awarded $807,000 to protect Lake Erie basin The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has been awarded an $807,000 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help protect and preserve the west­ ern Lake Erie Basin from toxic algal blooms. The grants will be used to provide technical assistance to farmers in western Lake Erie watersheds to reduce phosphorus runoff that contributes to harmful algal blooms as well as improve measurement of phosphorus loads in Lake Erie tributaries. In early August, the city of Toledo issued a “Do Not Drink” order for almost 500,000 people in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan when a drinking water treatment plant was adversely impacted by microcystin, a toxin generated by a harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie. In addition to generating toxins that pose risks to human health, harm­ ful algal blooms contribute to low-oxygen “dead zones” in the deeper waters of Lake Erie and harm shoreline economies. MDCH website addresses prescription drug misuse and abuse The Michigan Department of Community Health has developed a website to increase public awareness of the risks and potential harm associated with misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and to provide everyday steps individuals can take to address the issue in their families and communities. Do Your Part: Be the Solution is a multifac­ eted approach to addressing prescription drug misuse and abuse across Michigan. The non-medical use or abuse of prescript tion drugs is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States, and prescription medica­ tion is the second most commonly abused cat­ egory of drugs. Opiate overdoses, once almost always due to heroin use, are now increasingly due to the abuse of prescription painkillers. In 2012, 941 Michigan residents died due to unintentional drug poisoning. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, every day an average of 2,000 teenagers nationwide use a prescription drug for the first time without a doctor’s guidance, Oftentimes, teens are accessing these drugs in their own homes, It can be as easy as opening a cupboard, drawer or medicine cabinet. In addition, the National Institute on Drug Abuse sites prescription opioid abuse may be “the first step” to heroin use. Recent research by NIDA indicated that almost half of the young heroin users who injected heroin reported they used opioid pain relievers before the started using heroin. Do Your Part: Be the Solution addresses the issue of prescription drug misuse and abuse using a multi-pronged approach includ­ ing educating communities and the general public, providing guidance and resources to the medical community and other profession­ als, and linking to information on proper dis­ posal to reduce the impact on the environ­ ment. For more information on the Do Your Part: Be the Solution campaign visit the website at www.michigan.gov/doyourpart. Write Us A Letter: ---------- -HOW HIRING—------- —1 The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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Management reserves all rights. 1 Financial, Retirement and Legacy Planning for Individuals and Business Owners • Retirement Strategies Middleville Estate Sale 413 Sherman St. - 49333 • Deferred Compensation Wednesday Oct. 29, 9 - 5 • Thursday Oct. 30, 9 - 2 Numbers @ 8:30 Wed. Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 4| ' • 401 (k) & Pension Plans i • SIMPLE, SEP & Rollover IRA's All things wonderful and whimsical are what you will find at the former home of well known local artist Mary (Pat) Corson. Her love of art is apparent throughout her home. , A large collection of fantastic costume jewelry, whimsical home decor, lovely ’ collection of art glass, depression, Nippon, California Pottery and lots of other colorful antique and vintage glass. Lovely occasional chairs, tables and lamps; antique mirror; antique bentwood chair; 2 sofas; wood rattan glass top table r with 4 chairs (Clark Casual); unique metal and glass top table; Mission style new flat screen TV cabinet; 2 antique drop leaf tables; nice upholstered bench with decorative metal legs; antique dresser hand painted by homeowner; 2 mid• century sliding door cupboards; jewelry cabinet; oak desk; antique wagon and sleds. Nice antique brass and copper items. Cookbooks; Pyrex; spongeware and other vintage kitchen items. Yellow ironstone dishes; several sets of flatware ■ and a large collection of small kitchen appliances of all types. JVC video play­ er; Thorens and Fisher turntables; Pioneer DVD player and lots of old cameras a and camera equipment including 2 tripods. Very nice Singer serger; old Victor adding machine; file cabinets and other office equipment. Extra nice ladies clothing in XS and lots of very nice shoes, boots and coats. Lots of yard and j garden tools, ladders and hoses; snow blowers; iron garden furniture and more. Craftsman drill press, router, belt sander on stand and ball bearing grinder; nice Craftsman tool cabinet and a collection of hand tools. Washer, dryer, refrigera4 tor and stove also for sale. There.is an entire room full of art supplies, paints, " papers, 100's of art books and brushes. • Investment Management • Group & Individual Health Plans • Medicare Supplement Plans • Fixed & Variable Annuities • College Education Funding • Life Insurance • Long Term Care Planning ► " 5 I THE SECOND PART OF THIS SALE FEATURES ALL OF HER ART WORK. • NEWSROOM < Doug Vanderlaan (Editc^ Kathy Maurer (Copy Edita') Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shar Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining'counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 WfTuRU^T n CASINO»HOTEL The Hastings Bcllllieir . W FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION Call Robert Simonton (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phonfe (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Call Scott 51 7-290-5556 877-448-1548 12050 S. M-43 Delton, Ml 49046 State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone Consider a career in New England at Bose Corporation’s Automotive Systems Division. We are leading the innovation in the field of automotive entertainment systems and have successfully extended our market leadership, Opportunities within New Products Technology team, prefer 10 years of technical/ business experience in product/program management, operations finance, technical sales, strategic marketing or planning combined with experience in automotive electronics, specifically audio or active noise reduction. Openings in Stow, MA include: . Product Line Manager/Sound igt ID #18536BR Manager of Planning and Portfolio Processes ID S18557BR Manager of Innovation and Insight ID #18555BR Manager of Complexity and Lifecycle Planning ID #18556BR 77590367 Manager of Alliances, Partnerships and Special Projects ID #18558BR All of the artwork will be displayed at the MASONIC LODGE @ 123 E. MAIN ST. in downtown Middleville, 3 blocks from her home the same two days as the sale in her home. There is 4 an extensive collection of lovely watercolors and oils, (over 100) the majori­ ty are framed. There is also art in various degrees of completion. Mrs. Corson won numerous awards for her art and is very well know in the 4 West Michigan area. All of the art will be moved to this location and photographed the day before the sale. Go to estatesales.net for complete listing and photos. Sale by The Cottage House Antiques Estate and Moving Sales 616-901-9898 i\) David M. Muilenberg CLU, ChFC®, AIF® Robin M. Welton V ■ HEb jI Jeffrey A. Keessen AIF® 525 W. Apple St., Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-9969 www.discoveryfinancialllc.com Securities offered through LFL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC �Page 6 — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77590292 Worship Together Joann R. Cotant ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. HASTINGS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Danny Quanstrom, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Serviced p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Qffice 948-8004/ for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapel umc.org for more information. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// tinx.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. QUIMBYUNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731­ 5194. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor MarkPayne. Office Phone: 269-.945.9574. Sunday, Schedule - Worship: 9 a.m. Tradditional & 11 a.m. Contemporary (Nursery Care is available through age 4); Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.; PreK5th grade Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; UpRight Revolt Youth Ministry (6th-12th grades) 5:30­ 7:30 p.m. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a FREE meal EVERY Tuesday from 5:00­ 6:00 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, October 26, 2014 • Sunday Worship Hours 10:00 a.m. Sunday School: pre-school - adult @ 8;45 a.m. Nursery Available. October 26 - Men’s AA 7:00 p.m. October 28 Grace Bookies 6:30 p.m. Octo­ ber 29 - Word Watchers Bible Study 10:00 a.m. October 30 Youth Handbells (Clapper Kids) 3:45 p.m.; Adult Handbells (Grace Notes) 5:45 p.m.; Vocal Choir 7:15 p.m. October 31 Trunk or Treat 5:00 p.m. Loca­ tion: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discovergrace.org FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Church for All Ages 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Pastor Case VanKempen. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery, Children’s and Adult Sunday School available. Visit us online at wwwfe This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Graphics Hexfab In MWKWIW 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 CLIMAX, MI - Joann R. Cotant, age 80, of Climax, was bom into eternal life Sunday, October 19, 2014. Joann was born February 12, 1934, in Chicago, daughter of Earl Alfred and Ethelyn Lillian (Goodwin) Roseberry. She was raised in Chicago and graduated from Calumet High School in 1951. Joann also attended Western Michigan University before becoming employed at the Upjohn Co. as secretary to the head of the legal dept of Upjohn International. She was married in 1957 and moved to Hastings, living there 33 years before moving to Battle Creek. She divorced in 1975. She was employed 20 years as a secretary for the State of Michigan in a probation/parole office/correction center in Hastings and Battle Creek. She retired in 1996 and moved to Climax. In 1978, she began an additional career as an organist playing over the years for churches in Hastings, Richland, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, and Lakewood Area Choral Society. After retirement she volunteered for Climax Library, Lakeview Area Food Pantry, BCHS hospital auxiliary, and Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. She was a board member for Institute of Learning in Retirement and member of Milwood United Methodist Church, Kalamazoo. Joann was preceded in death by her par­ ents. She is survived by five children, Jim and Chris Cotant of Hastings, Ron and Jill Cotant of Fort Wayne, IN, Nancy and Lou Burroughs of Delton, Amy and Tom Teunessen of Hastings, Judy Cotant of Hastings; 15 grandchildren; two great grand­ children; and brother, Earl and Alberta Roseberry of Traverse City. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Friday, October 24, 2014 at Milwood United Methodist Church, 3919 Portage Rd. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society Calhoun Area, Good Samaritan Hospice Battle Creek, Milwood United Methodist Church music ministry, or the West Michigan Cancer Center. No flowers please. Please visit Joann’s personalized webpage for online guest book or to leave a condo­ Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S Burdick, www.langelands.com. Linda (Miner) Hoffman HOLLAND, MI - Linda (Miner) Hoffman, 81 years old, a fine Christian woman, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher and friend to all who knew her, of Holland, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 after dealing with the effects of Alzheimer’s. Her teaching career included many years in the elementary grades at Thomapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville. One of Linda’s joys in life was to host and attend large gatherings that always included her family and extended family. These gettogethers always included generous amounts of food, laughter and fellowship. Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Donald Wayne Hoffman; daughter, Debra (William) Battjes of East Grand Rapids, and children W. Tieg and Jaclyn Battjes; David Miner (Patricia) Hoffman of Grand Junction, CO, and children Kendal and Morgan Hoffman; F. Scott (Carolyn) Hoffman, of Holland, and children, Jamie, Catherine, Justin, and Nathan Hoffman; and D. Mark (Lisa) Hoffman of East Grand Rapids, and daughter, Linde Hoffman. Linda was bom Jan. 4, 1933, at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids, the oldest child of Milton C. and Leta (Shields) Miner, both of whom predeceased her. Also surviv­ ing are her brothers, Milton George (Shirley) Miner of Ashland, OH; Jack G. Mine r (Shirley Barnum) of Coats Grove; and Timothy I. (Mary Ellen) Miner of Grand Rapids; and in-laws, Ruth (Maynard) Herrema of Jenison and Vernon D. (Carol) Hoffman of Grandville; together with numer­ ous nieces and nephews. Linda was a graduate of Freeport High School, Hope College, and held a master’s degree from Hunter College. She was a long­ time member of Central Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. She was a previous resident of Barlow Lake. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flow­ ers donations can be made in memory of Linda to the Donald W. Hoffman Family Scholarship at Hope College. An informal gathering with coffee, punch, and cookies took place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Freedom Village Atrium, 145 Columbia Ave., Holland, MI 49423. Laura Rosezella Taylor Mann HASTINGS, MI - Laura Rosezella Taylor Mann, of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the age of 87. She was born on February 10, 1927 in Brookfield Township, Eaton County, to Clifford George and Florence R. (Hall) Taylor. She moved with her family to Barry County in June of 1944. Laura attended Fox School in Eaton County from 1932-1940, Walton Township Unit School in Olivet from 1940-1944, Wayne State University and Nichols Community Hospital School of Nursing from September 1944 - October 1947. On October 17, 1944 she married Villard R. Mann in Battle Creek. She was a Veteran Cadet Nurse during WWII and was a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, retiring from Southwestern Michigan Rehabilitation Hospital in Battle Creek in 1992 after being actively engaged in Nursing for 50 years. She was a member of Pleasantview Family Church, Past President of the Eaton County 4-H Club, Past President of Nichols Community Hospital School of Nursing Alumni, Past President of the Barry County District Nurses Association, Past President of the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Association. She was also a representative for the Michigan Nurses Association, American Nurses Association and Rehabilitation Nurses Association; a volunteer Camp Nurse for Campfire Giris of Barry County: served several years for Special People’s Camp at Crystal Springs United Methodist Camp in Dowagiac; taught Red Cross First Aid in Barry County in the 40s and 50s; a member of the Barry County Disaster Team in the 70s, was an active member of Bumham Brook in Battle Creek in the early 1990s, especially the Gift Shop and in later years did Laura’s Foot Care for homebound clients. Laura is survived by her children, Randy Mann and Susan R. (Gary) Fulgham; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Villard in 1992; father, Clifford G. Taylor in 1938; brother, Richard G. Taylor in 1989; step-father, Robert R. Gillespie in 1994; and mother, Florence Hall Taylor Gillespie in 2000. Laura enjoyed her family, yard and gar­ dens. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Lauer Family Funeral Home-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings with Rev. Steve Olmstead officiat­ ing. Private interment followed in Dowling Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contribu­ tions may be directed to Spectrum Health Hospice, 4500 Breton Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. Please visit www.lauerfh.com and share condolences for Laura’s family. Robert G. Schirmer, Sr. Robert G. Schirmer, Sr., bom January 24, 1925 in Dansville, NY, passed away October 16, 2014 at the age of 89. He was a graduate of Cornell University in 1946 with a DVM degree. Dr. Schirmer was a long time faculty member of MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and a recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Award. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Lillian. Surviving are children, Robert (Georgette), Timothy, Kurt (Debra), Suzann (Leo) and Richard (Jennifer); grandchildren, Megan (Jeremy), Margaret (Kenneth), James (Marcy), Michael, Alyse, Tyler, Casey, Allison, and Nick and great granddaughter Annabele. Contributions in memory of Robert may be made to Barry County Humane Society, Dog Park Fund, 723 E. Mill St., Hastings, MI 49058. Virginia H. Fuller HASTINGS, MI - Virginia H. Fuller, age 91, of Hastings passed away October 18, 2014 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Virginia was bom December 3, 1922, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of George Plank and Ruth (Frantz) Plank. She met her husband, Hubert R. Fuller, while working at the Wright Patterson Airforce Base in Dayton, Ohio where he was stationed. It was love at first sight. Hubert often said Virginia's beautiful red hair attracted him to her like a moth is attracted to flame; she still had beau­ tiful red hair at age 91. She was co-owner of the Fuller Insurance Agency until retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Hastings Order of Easter Star #7 and the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. She enjoyed motorcycle traveling, gardening, and was an avid Michigan State and Detroit Tigers fan. Virginia was a very positive, patient, loving wife, mother, grand­ mother and great-grandmother. She was a fabulous cook and seamstress; she received great enjoyment out of cooking and sewing for her family. She was always up for an adventure whether it was taking her grand­ children camping, traveling across the coun­ try by motorcycle or climbing the pyramids in Mexico. She enjoyed life and always made the best out of what came her way. Virginia was preceded in death by husband of 61 years, her parents and sister, Isabel Devers. Surviving her are daughters, Susan (Armando) Labastida of Ann Arbor, Krista (Pat) Loftus of Hastings; son, Hugh R. (Shannon) Fuller of Charlotte; seven grand­ children, Christina Cardenas, Daniel Labastida, Rebecca Jiles, Alison Malburg, Colleen Koning, Brian Loftus, Keith Fuller; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Christine (Paul) Metz of Springfield, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor's Life Enrichment Program. Upon Virginia's request, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11 a.m. from Riverside Cemetery with lay-pastor, Dr. Jim Spindler, officiating. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www. girrbachfu­ neralhome. net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Milo Henry Sutherland LEWISBURG, TN - Milo Henry Sutherland, age 83, of Lewisburg, TN, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Sutherland was a native of Lake Odessa, MI, the son of the late Merle Herbert and Velma Myrtle Schalappi Sutherland. He retired from GM Motors/Oldsmobile division after 37 years and attended the Church St. Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Merle Sutherland Jr., and a sister, Alma Kruger. He is survived by his wife, Rosalyn D. Sutherland, two sons, James R. Sutherland of Maspn, and David Sutherland of Matlacha Island, FL; a daughter, Pamela Davidson of Lansing; two brothers, Leon (Gloria) Sutherland and John (Linda) Sutherland of Michigan, and a sister, Zondra Keusch of North Ft. Myers, Florida. Six grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. Graveside services were conducted Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 at Lone Oak Cemetery with the burial following. London Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Call anytime for Hastings Banner classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — Page 7 Environmental Forum another step to addressing changes in Barry County BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: KJ9 V: K 8 5 WEST 4:AQ64 3 V: J 9 7 ♦:2 ♦: J 9 6 2 ♦: A 8 7 5 «:A7.3 EAST 4:10 8752 V: A Q 10 6 3 4:10 9 3 *■’ — SOUTH 4: V:42 ♦: KQ J64 ♦: K Q 10 8 5 4 Dealer: South Vulnerable: East/West Lead: 24 North East 24 Dbl 44 Pass Pass Pass Speakers at Pierce Cedar Creek’s Environmental Forum on Oct. 16 are, from left, Joanne Barnard, director of the Barry Conservation District; Sara Syswerda, PCCI program director; Aaron Ferguson of the Michigan Department of Community Health; Emily Wilke of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy; Tom Funke of the Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary; Sara Schaefer of the DNR’s Wildlife Division; Jesse Bramer, DNR forester; and Elaine Isely from the West Michigan Environmental Action Council. Not pictured is Jeffrey Andresen, professor of agscience at MSU and a state climatologist and Daria Hyde, Michigan Natural Features Inventory director. by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer No topic may be more impacting to the planet than environmental health, according to a panel of speakers at the Environmental Forum held at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on Oct. 16. Maintaining Barry County’s rural atmos­ phere, protecting its natural resources and implementing conscientious economic pro­ gression were among the topics addressed by a diverse group of speakers ranging from col­ lege professors to advocacy group leaders, and state environmental experts. Each speaker spoke passionately about being part of the solution to environmental concerns, while imparting to the audience a dedication to addressing and affecting posi­ tive change in those areas. The forum pro­ moted an objective and educational program about environmental issues that are facing Barry County and the West Michigan region. .... The day’s discussion began with weather, especially as it relates to agriculture and its impact on production. Barry County is partic­ ularly susceptible to impacts of climate change. Documentation noted that the county derives about $94 billion dollars in revenue from agricultural products. Thus the impacts of climate change, such as drought, floods and extreme storm conditions, is significantly apparent in. a region at risk for agricultural crop losses. Residents along the Thomapple River are at an increased risk for flooding events and property damage as occurrences of extreme storm events increase. “The single difference in educating urban and rural areas is communication,” observed The rural areas are often considered more resilient when the need to adjust to climate fluctuations occurs,” said Aaron Ferguson of Michigan’s Department of Community Health. “We must tie in with local planning and zoning and economic planning, because no matter what is planned, climate will have an impact on it. We must encourage all stake­ holders to have a ‘seat at the table’ of com­ munication on climate change, where it is important to bring all decision makers togeth­ er.” Moving onto pollutants and contaminants, several speakers echoed the dire straits of the county and of the state-wide need to stop and reverse the detrimental effects of pollutants on water quality, attesting to the very real pos­ sibility of long term ramifications of not edu­ cating the public, literally imploring audience members to visualize a picture of Barry County future generations will want to inher­ it. Keynoting the Thornapple River Watershed, Barry Conservation District Administrator Joanne Barnard offered posi­ tive encouragement. “A positive attribute to the Thomapple River Watershed is, despite wetland loss, is we still have pockets of wet lands still untouched because they are not good for farming,” said Barnard. “Barry County is active in supporting quality of life by protect­ ing resources and water quality and has developed a master plan that includes water protection strategies,” said Barnard, “howev­ er, there are. numerous threats to water quali­ ty: Point source sites, such as pipe discharges are specific and come from known locations and are generally regulated. But non point source sights are much more numerous and much harder to identify and contain.” Barnard, PCCI’s Sara Syswerda, and Elaine Isely of the West Michigan Environmental Action Council noted several threats to watersheds, such as contamination that comes from run off’s that are exacerbat­ ed by human activities like farming and urban sprawl to infrastructure and resource deple­ tion or removal. Syswerda and Isely explained the <; ay that fracking works and how the removal , of underground waters during the process is not replaced with clean water or recharged and A graphical explanation of stormwater illustrates that runoff is the leading cause of pollution in West Michigan. South 1* 4* 5* West 14 . Pass Pass In today’s hand there was a battle for the final auction. South finally won out with a 54* bid. Was this a safe bid with any chance of making it when East/West were sure to have a game in the spade suit? Let’s take a look at the bidding to decide if the North/South pair was foolhardy to bid that high. Or were they shrewd bridge players who know that a sacrifice is sometimes a worthy path? South opened the bidding with 14*, promising at least three clubs and a minimum of 11­ 12 high card points. West overcalled at the one level with five good spades and a high card count between 8-17. North used a cue bid, bidding the opponents’ spade suit to promise a limit raise or better. South could count on North for 11+ high card points. When East dou­ bled, the implication was that there were three spades in the East hand and 7-9 high card points. South was not content to sell out at the three level and rebid the club suit at the four level. This promised at least 6 clubs and a range of points between the 11-12 all the way up to 21. East pushed the East/West team to 44, and South dared to go one more and bid 54*. All passed, and the contract was placed at 54* in the South. The singleton 24 was a good lead from West, and South looked over his board from Partner North. There would be some holes in the play of the hand, but South would have to do the best that he could. Playing low from the dummy, South won the first trick with the K4. A small club from his hand was won in the North with the A4*. South had to conserve his trumps to make the spade losers go away. A spade from the North hand was trumped in the South with a small club for the third trick. South chose to lead a small heart from his hand toward the kV on the board. The finesse failed as East had both the AV and the QV and took both tricks for East/West. On the third heart lead, South was able to trump with a small club. A small diamond to the A4 won trick number five for North/South. Another spade lead from the dummy was trumped in the South for trick number six for South. f When the Q4 was led from the South, it was trumped by West with a small club. The lead of the A4 was trumped by South with the Q4*. South then led the K4* for another trick, but the East/West would get the J4* for another trick for East/West. The last trick would go to s North/South with the last club in the North hand. All in all, North/South had taken nine tricks J while East/West had taken four tricks. Down two tricks, North/South lost 100 points to East/West. Was that a good score for the North/South team? As it turns out, it was an excellent score, and only one South declarer managed to find the right bid for a sacrifice bid. For giving up only 100 points on this hand, one North/South pair earned a 100% score and a top board. Those North/South teams who let East/West play in spades regretted their decision, especially those who doubled the 44 contract. Most of the 32 tables who doubled the contract saw East/West who were vulnerable not only make their con­ tract but take an overtrick as well. Most of those North/South teams who doubled 44 saw an East/West pair gain 990 points on their side of the ledger. Sometimes in a highly contested bridge auction, a sacrifice bid is in order where you lose only a small amount versus a huge sum on the opponents’ side of the score sheet. When the times are right, go for the sacrifice. It might make you a winner in the long run. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) • ” Join Us for tai* Ji>'l /y aai October 31st • 5:00 — 8:00PM An example of a rain garden as a preventative measure to capturing pollutants from stormwater runoff. eventually reduces the levels throughout an area. “One large well of significant capacity, when discharge heavily, as in fracking, can deplete the smaller wells of neighboring aquifers. There is the need to balance the amount of discharge with recharging for the long. term water availability,” explained Syswerda, “Do not take so much that it low­ ers the neighboring level.” Isely noted that stormwater, the leading source of water pollution, is reaching water­ ways much faster now due to increased paved and hard road surfaces and storm drain sys­ tems, “It only takes 15 to 30 minutes now for storm drain off, in Lansing, to reach the Grand River. Storm water is getting into water ways at a much faster rate. This perpet­ uates faster stream flows and undermining and erosion, while simultaneously .creating explosive algae blooms.” Daria Hyde of Michigan Natural Features noted that the people of Barry County need to sit down and work on the issues of biodiver­ sity and the impact of human societies. “These impacts affect 420 plant species, 303 animal species and 77 rare communities in Michigan, alone,” said Hyde. “The domi­ nant vegetation in the 1880’s was Beech Sugar Maple and Oak Hickory, now it’s agri­ culture.” , Hyde touched on fragmentation of habitats that creates edges to species habitats and sub­ sequently forcing their decline as well as the over use of pesticides contributing to bee hive collapse disorder threatening entire food sources. “Barry County still has a lot of unique opportunities for conservation and has not undergone extensive industrialization like most of Southern Michigan. There is a real opportunity to work with private land own­ ers.” Panel discussion ensued with the speakers giving opportunity for questions by members of the audience.. Mike Bremer, Thomapple Township super­ visor, spoke on the importance of getting law­ makers to attend local discussions, especially regarding the subjects of fracking in Michigan, “The most important invitees to these forums; politicians, lawmakers, higher up the ladder, need to be here today.” Bremer noted that not one state lawmaker invited was in attendance. “Bringing everybody together, to stop things like fracking, developing monatoriums and ordinances that help protect the rural character, health of Barry Count is impera­ tive,” added Bremer. All agreed that education requires a strong community involvement that is imperative to ensuring there would be beautiful places in Barry County to share with future genera­ tions. Community Baptist Church 502 E Grand St., Hastings We are looking for Production Employees! Are you looking for a Full-Time position? We also have other open positions - check them out at our website. Hastings Manufacturing Company has been serving the global internal combustion industry through advanced design and fabrication of world-class piston rings for OEM and Aftermarket Applications in the automotive, marine, lawn & garden, com­ pressor and industrial sectors for nearly 100 years. Recognized as a premier supplier to these industries, Hastings earned its reputation in piston ring technology by using engineering through monograms, proprietary and specialty manufacturing/measurement equipment, 3-D modeling, laser technologies, and quality control systems. Hastings is an entrepreneurial spirited company that has gone through a revitalizing expansion and growth period in recent years. If you are interested in working for a highly successful organization where the pace is fast, your decisions impact the business and results are rewarded, then we want you! • Hastings Manufacturing Company is EOE, VPE, and drug free workplace. Apply on line at our website www.hastingsmfg.com g | �Page 8 — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES by Elaine Garlock The museum and genealogy rooms will be open this weekend with hours Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Last month’s open hours Saturday brought a string of people bringing in items to donate to the museum - more than visitors to see the photographic items on display. The Red Cross Blood Mobile was in town Monday at Fellowship Hall for the bimonthly collection of blood. The next collection will be Dec. 14. The Ionia County Genealogical Society held its annual First Families banquet on Saturday evening at Outreach Christian Church on Jordan Lake Highway near 1-96. The Lamplight Restaurant of Ionia catered the meal, which included fruit pies from Meyers Bakery in Lake Odessa. Two new members of First Families were introduced. Roger Behler of Colorado attended. However he was already in Michigan visiting in Traverse City, so even though he did not trav­ el from another state to attend, he did drive many miles in Michigan to attend. Also Darlene Lowrey received a centennial certifi­ cate. The certificate indicates the residence for 100 years of area ancestors and her par­ ents. Karen Anway of Lake Odessa, a First Families committee member, did an excellent presentation on the industries of Northern Ionia County. She listed occupations log for­ gotten, such as moulder and huckster. The homes tour of the Woodland Women’s Study Club Saturday had at each home, good weather. Cloth booties were provided for the guests or one could merely remove shoes. The five homes were new or newly redone. Club members were hostesses at each site. Cookies were available at most homes. Funeral services were Oct. 8 for Elaine Richard, 78, of Dimondale who grew up near Woodland, daughter of Arthur and Lenna Bates. A rare solar eclipse is to be seen today from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. There are guidelines for watching to avoid eye damage. This closely follows the lunar eclipse of Oct. 8. They often come in pairs. No more solar eclipses are expected until 2017. The rear wall of the library expansion is now complete. The facing blocks are very attractive. One can now see the door and win­ dow placement. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Oct. 23 — Movie Memories enjoys “Anatomy of a Murder,” starring James Stewart, 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 — preschool story time gets ready for autumn, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 — Mother Goose on the Loose (story time for babies), 9:30; toddler story time gets ready for Halloween, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess , 6 to 8; genealogy club meets, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 — guest speaker Rick Waid, author of My Paranormal Journey, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL WALNUT RIDGE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, has resolved its intent to undertake road improvements (paving) to Walnut Ridge (the “Improvements”) to serve properties located within the Walnut Ridge Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 (the “District”), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended. The Township Board has determined that all or part of the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the fol­ lowing special assessment district: Heed message of ‘save for retirement week’ You won’t see it on the calendar, and it doesn’t inspire any greeting cards, but National Save for Retirement Week is here again. The goal of this week is self-explana­ tory, but what does it mean to you? Are you vulnerable to the possibility of reaching retirement without sufficient financial resources? If so, how can you ease this risk? Let’s look at the “vulnerability” issue first. How prepared you’ll be for retirement — or at least how prepared y^)u think you’ll be — seems to depend, not surprisingly, on whether you are currently participating in a retirement plan such as a 401(k) or an IRA. Consider these statistics, taken from the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2014 Retirement Confidence Survey: • Nearly half of workers without a retire­ ment plan were “not at all confident” about their financial security in retirement, com­ pared with only about one in 10 with a plan. • 36% of workers say they have less than $1,000 in savings and investments. Of this group, 73% said they and their spouse did not have a retirement plan, compared to just 11 % of those with a plan. Clearly, it pays to contribute to your 401 (k) or other employer-sponsored plan, such as a 403(b) or 457(b). And, even if you do have a 401 (k) or similar plan, you may want to con­ sider funding a Roth or traditional IRA. Besides contributing as much as you can afford to your retirement plans, what else can you do to help boost your retirement savings? For one thing, try to control your debts. It’s not always easy, but try to consistently live within your means and make wise spending decisions. Every dollar you don’t spend on debt payments could be going toward .your retirement savings. While it’s essential that you save and invest for retirement, you can’t forget other objec­ tives you may have, such as helping pay for your children’s college education. Of course, if you’re like the vast majority of people, you don’t have unlimited resources — so working toward two major financial goals at the same time can certainly be challenging. Nonetheless, a college education can still be a springboard to a successful career, so you may well feel that you should do everything within your power to help your kids through school. How can you balance the two important goals of investing for your retirement and for your children’s college expenses? Your best move may be to start saving for college just as soon as possible — even when' your children are quite young. By starting early, you’ll put time on your side, so you can put away small­ er amounts each year than if you waited until the years right before your kids head off to school. Consider investing annually whatever amounts you can afford to a tax-advantaged college savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. By investing as much as much as possible in your retirement plan, managing your debt load and balancing your retirement goals with jfewbom babies Emett Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 8, 2014 at 9:15 to Mercedes Mathis and Brandon Befus of Richland. Weighing 5 lbs. 15 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. Faith Elisabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 10, 2014 at 9:38 a.m. tojpsh and Karrie Plowman of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. and 19 3/4 inches long. Jolyna Shye, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 11, 2014 at 10:28 a.m. to Heather Sibley and Tyler Kelly of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 17 inches long. other key objectives, you’ll be honoring the message of National Save for Retirement Week. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ----- STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald’s Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartannash Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores Gold . Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE 47.01 34.62 42.27 31.56 40.67 34.04 62.88 77.42 18.87 66.25 14.26 50.43 30.85 32.61 61.68 90.95 150.11 28.28 34.79 4.92 20.46 82.14 15.11 76.03 +.83 +.78 +1.67 ♦+.49 -2.98 +.45 +3.82 +.45 -.37 +3.96 +.47 +.90 +.73 +.47 +1.49 -.18 +2.90 -.18 +6.30 -.04 -.36 +1.60 +.43 -1.93 $1,248.54 $17.52 16,614 814M +$15.57 +.12 +299 -155M Aubrianna Maryann, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 12, 2014 at 6:06 a.m. to Megan and Chantz McManamey of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. Emily Catherine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 12, 2014 at 9:54 p.m. to Dana Brunton and Sean McCue of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Harper Quinn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 14, 2014 at 4:14 p.m. to Markelle and Michael Strong of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. WALNUT RIDGE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Lots and parcels numbered: 09-020-044-30 09-020-045-00 09-030-006-00 09-030-006-10 09-215-001-00 09-215-002-00 09-215-003-00 09-215-004-00 09-215-005-00 09-215-007-00 09-215-008-00 09-215-009-00 09-215-010-00 09-215-011-00 09-215-012-00 09-215-013-00 09-215-014-00 09-215-016-00 09-215-017-00 09-215-018-00 09-215-019-00 09-215-020-00 09-215-020-01 09-215-023-00 09-215-024-00 09-215-025-00 09-215-029-00 09-215-030-00 09-215-031-00 MAP OF SPECI AL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT LEDs shine in a dark world NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assess­ ment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014, AT 7:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, 13641 S. M-37 HIGHWAY, BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLLAND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRI­ BUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTER­ EST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authoh/ed by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. . Dated: October 15, 2014. June Doster, Clerk 77590360 Township of Johnstown by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Years ago I purchased a headlamp — a small flashlight that straps around my head to light my way. It’s really useful because it leaves both hands free while working or walking in light. I used my headlamp dur­ ing the dark half of the year to exercise my dog in dark pastures and an undeveloped No Man’s Land on a steep hill near my house. My headlamp used an old-fashioned light bulb and a fairly heavy battery to run it. I used it for years but it finally stopped working, so I recently purchased a new headlamp. Technology has changed, and for the better — the new light uses a light­ emitting diode, or LED, and much smaller batteries. I’ve tested it, and I think it puts out more light than my older, heavier model did. One thing is for sure, it’s easier on my head because it weighs a good deal less than my old model. Recently the Nobel committee in Sweden announced that three scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for their role in creating the LED light, such as the one that powers my new headlamp. Two of the scientists, Isamu Akasaki and Hiroshi Amano, are in Japan, at Nagoya University. A third, Shuji Nakamura, is at the University of California at Santa Barbara. The three will receive a total of 8 million Swedish kronor, which is worth about $1.2 million according to a CNN report. They received the award for their work creating the blue LED in the 1990s. For more than a generation, scientists labored to create a blue LED. Green and red LEDs had existed for years, but a blue LED remained elusive. When the trio of researchers created the blue LED, white light from LEDs became possible. “They succeeded where everyone else had failed,” said the Nobel committee as quoted by the CNN report. It’s rare that a Nobel Prize in physics directly touches our lives. But the new LED technology is important to all of us because LEDs are more efficient than old light bulbs and even compact fluorescents. In addition, fluorescent bulbs often contain mercury, something not found in LEDs. To top it all, LEDs last a long time. People like my brother are putting LED lights into new buildings because of their advantages over old technology. And LEDs are found in more and more of our gadgets and devices. It’s getting darker earlier each evening in the northern tier of the U.S. I will soon be relying on my LED headlamp as I walk the dog after work. I’ll remember the three scientists who made my new headlamp possible and celebrate their Nobel Prize in physics. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. Hammonds celebrating 60th wedding anniversary Basil and Lucille Hammond are celebrating 60 years of marriage. They were married October 23,1954 at the Methodist Church, Delton, Mich. They have three , children, Julie Powell, Diane Quarry (Dave) and Mark Hammond; five grand­ children and four great-grandchildren. A dinner with family was celebrated. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Cal! 945-9554 for more information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner ■ TURNING BACK THE PAGES Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XXV Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, Dock, ’ or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan is her new “hired girl”. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paid for various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. **** Sunday, Oct. 18 It snowed a very little this morning, then pleasant all tlje rest qf the day. Frances, Birdie and Willie here. Frances brought me a gallon of butter. I paid her 1.27 for it, 13 cts. a lb. Mrs. Judkins, Ivan and Opal and I here. Opal staid here all night tonight. Mrs. Judkins gave one of her photos to Willie and Willie’s photo ‘till he brought his to me in the place of mine for Mrs. Judkins is going away tomorrow. Willie and Birdie here tonight. Dock Hyde and Leta went to Otsego today to see Byron Hughes and his wife. Horace and Libbie Storms was over to see Orra. Storms today. So was Fred Nosley. Monday, Oct. 19 Walter Coolage 40 years old today. It has been pleasant all day but it is a raining tonight and it is cold, Mrs. Judkins rode to Delton with Will Havins. I went to the P.O. to see him and Opal went with me. I went to Loel Loveland’s to see Mr. Cahill. He came and bound stalks in my garden. He will have them. I picked over my string beans and shelled a lot of hickory nuts and got a dollars worth of light brown sugar of Morris Vanantwerp. I saw Johnnie Chase. Susie Livingstone came here and brought my red head shawl home, that Emma Livingstone wore home when her teeth were pulled. Sarah Bailie Johnson here. She brought me a can of ' sweet milk and a mess of turnips. I filled her can with jelly but she did not stop when she went back. Iva was here today. Leta and Lora came to school. Lora staid all night with Opal and I and Iva. Will Havins brought home my shawl that I let Mrs. Judkins wear to Delton. She went to Gorge Norwood’s. Leta rode home with Fem Brandstetter. Clara Cramer here. Lora got my Christian to the office and I gave her 5 cts. to get candy then she took Opal’s dirty clothes to Emily Armstrongs to get washed. I fixed Opal’s dress. Dr. Hyde has gone to Mr. Roaches. He left me some sweet cider and sweet apples. Tuesday, Oct. 20 It is a real nice day today. Leta came to school and Nettie and Rankin, Lora and Opal stayed with me again tonight. Nettie, Opal and Rankin and I, we went up to see Anna Harthom a while then we came back to my house. Then after dinner Dock came and took his Tommy horse and went away. Nettie and I, we went uptown to Mrs. Smith’s. She was gone to Kalamazoo. Then we went to Temples store. Nettie got batten and calico. Little Ralph Cairns cut his leg on a piece of old crock. They had Dr. McLeary there to fix his leg. Mrs. Wilcox and Alice Wilcox here. Leta Armstrong here, two of the Williams girls here. Orra Storms is not so well. Mrs. Cahill here. I gave her 25 cts. and Nettie gave her 25 cts. to get a chair for the blind lady, Mrs. Higgins, for her birthday present. The chair will cost 3 or 4 dollars. They will get it of Mr. Dodge to Delton. I got a postal from Mrs. Judkins saying she was not so well and that she was going home in the moming. Dr. Hyde came and Leta, Lora and Rankin and Nettie went with Dock. Nettie tacked most of the brass down around the stove forme. Opal, Iva and I, we went to Det Blackman’s and Whale Blackman came there and Iva went home and got her cuspadore and took it to Mrs. Judkins to George Norwood’s and Opal and I, we went to Mrs. Wilcox tonight. Wednesday, Oct. 21 It is a real nice day today. Leta and Lora came to school. I swept out the sitting room and the porch and took down the wild cucum­ ber vines and swept the dining room all out and the porch and swept my bedroom all out and the porch and took off the screen door to my bedroom. Will Havins drew me a load of coal. I went in the cemetery and got 12 dish­ es from my 7 graves and washed them all up and picked up a peck of hickory nuts and shucked them and cleaned off two windows and Leta, Lora, Opal, Iva and I, we went to Ely’s and got 2 bushel baskets full of excel­ sior and a half basket full and brought it home. Part of it for Nettie and part for myself. Leta and Lora went and got my mail tonight. They staid all night here, so did Opal. Thursday, Oct. 22 Adah Collier Munson’s birthday, 30 years old today. Mrs. H. P. Higgins’ birthday, the blind lady. The Editor’s mother, she is 70 today. They got her a chair, it cost 7 dollars and some winter clothes. Colonel Bradshaw from Kentucky spoke tonight to Delton on sound money. Leta and Lora staid here all night last night, with Opal and 1.1 patched my stockings and two aprons for Opal and a for me and fixed some elastic cloth for the girls. Josie Loveland here. I saw Vine Nosley, she says Orra Storms is a little better today. She said that Carr Willis was a coming tonight. Iva wiped off the windows on the outside. It was a real pleasant day but cool. I paid Iva Donivon $8 today cash. Dr. Hyde came after me and Opal and I went up to Nettie’s and staid all night. Mrs. Russell here a few minutes. Josie Loveland here today. Frank Doty spoke to the Falk school house tonight. Spoke on sound money, a McKinley man. Opal and Leta slept with me in the bed­ room. Friday, Oct. 23 It is a beautiful day. I am to Nettie’s. Leta and Lora have gone to school. Dock went down town with a horse and buggy. I put Mrs. Judkins postal in an envelope and sent it to her son-in-law to Battle Creek. Mr. George Cavness. The postal came from Horace Wolcott, Hillsdale, Mich. Mrs. Judkins’ boy Mikie Draper here most all day. Mettie Smith and her boy and girl here. She did not come in the house. Lovina Nosley here. Millie Draper rode to Hurb Smith’s with them. Mort Nagles here to see Dock. Vine says the silver men is a going to raise a pole tomorrow at Prairieville in the afternoon and speaking in the evening. Dr. Hyde is a drawing com. Leta and Lora helped him after school was out. [I] pieced a block and sewed it on the quilt of Nettie’s where one was tore and covered 6 more blocks of a brick work quilt and Nettie put on a comfortable and we tacked it all. Got it all done. I am to Nettie’s tonight and a going to stay all night again. Saturday, Oct. 24 It is a pleasant day but quite cool. I patched all the forenoon for Nettie. Then after dinner, Nettie took white Maggy and she brought me home. Opal and Rankin came with us. She gave me a can of piccalilli and a little jug of milk. I let her have 2 kinds of sweet com and bushel basket full of excelsior. The democrats raised a hickory pole for Bryant and had Bryant and Sewall on it. We went to see the pole raised. They will have a speech tonight by Judge A.E. Cole, candidate for auditor general. Estell McDonald brought me two chickens 40 cts. all cleaned. I went in to the cemetery and took some flowers and picked up some hickory nuts and some slips from my 2 petunias. Sarah Silcox and Mrs. Silcox here. She brought me a quart of buttermilk. Homer Hughes here to see Dr. Hyde. I saw Louisa Bailie and Phebe Hayward, Mrs. Jake Brandstetter and lots of folks. Iva had all 3 of my stoves blacked when I got home. Cecilia Diamond here today and went down town with us today. I saw Mr. and Mrs. George Norwood today when I went to the cemetery. Iva and I went to the school instead of Cole’s, old John Dennis was there, the old hag and Fred Walker. (To be continued) SOCIAL SECURITY Two blood drives COLUMN Trick, don’t treat, cyber criminals planned by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Kids and kids at heart look forward to the end of October, when we use tricks and treats to celebrate Halloween. No doubt, you’ll be handing out treats to costumed hobgoblins and hooligans in your neighborhood this Halloween. Be careful that you’ re not fooled by a dif­ ferent kind of trickster looking for a larger handout — such as your identity. October also is Cripe Prevention Month and National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the perfect time to remind you to safe­ guard your personal information — whether it’s online, on paper, or given out in person. Don’t share your personal information, such as your full name, date of birth, mother’s maiden name or your Social Security number, with anyone unless you are certain it is safe. Shred paperwork that includes personal infor­ mation before throwing it out, never reply to emails claiming to be from Social Security and asking for such information and don’t carry your Social Security card or number with you. These tips should help reduce your risk of identity theft. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. If you think you’ve been the victim of an identity crime, you should contact the Federal Trade Commission, www. ftc. gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft, or call 877-IDTHEFT (877-438-4338); TTY 866-653-4261. Learn more about identity theft by reading our publication, “Identity Theft And Your Social Security Number,” available at www. socialsecurity, go v/pubs. Be cautious of tricksters trying to steal more than a sack of candy. Being the victim of identity theft can be horrifying. Enjoy the treats, but avoid the tricks. Von da VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. next week Two blood drives are planned in Barry County next week: Delton — Monday, Oct. 27, St. Ambrose Church, 11149 Floria Road, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Hastings — Tuesday, Oct. 28, Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center, 2950 W. M-179 Highway, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. All blood types are needed to ensure a reli­ able supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of iden­ tification are require4 at check-in. To donate blood, call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. 77590295 NOTICE To the Qualified Electors of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m Voting Precincts - Barry County, MI Baltimore Township Barry Township Precinct 1 Barry Town: ” hip Precinct 2 Hope Township Orangeville YqWnship Prairieville ' Dwp. Precinct 1 Prairieville ' Pwp. Precinct 2 Yankee Spri igs Twp Prec. 2 3100 E Dowling Road, Hastings 14504 S Kellogg School Rd 155 E Orchard St, Delton 5463 S M43 Hwy, Hastings 13641 S M37 Hwy, Battle Creek 735'0 Lindsey Rd,' PlaJrWrell ’ • 10115 S Norris Rd, Delton 11351 Lindsey Rd, Plainwell 1425 S Payne Lake Rd, Wayland " Baltimore Township Hall Hickory Corners-Fire Station Barry Township Hall Hope Township Hall Johnstown Township Hall Ofangeville Township Wall Prairieville Township Hall Prairieville Fire Department Yankee Springs Fire Station Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the election by mail may submit an AV application by 2:00 p.m. on November 1, 2014. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter Ballot for the election may vote in person in the Township/City Clerk’s office up to 4:00 p.m. on November 3, 2014. Please contact your township/city clerk for information. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BARRY TOWNSHIP HOPE TOWNSHIP JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PENELOPE YPMA DEBRA KNIGHT DEBBY JACKSON JUNE DOSTER JENNIFER GOY TED DEVRIES JANICE LIPPERT 269-721-3502 Office; 269-945-3228 Home 269-623-5171 269-948-2464 269-721-9905 269-664-4522 269-623-2664 269-795-9091 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following offices will appear on the ball )t: Governor/Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Attorney G meral U.S. Senator U. S. Representative 3rd District 19th Distri :t State Senator 87th Distri :t State Representative State Board of Education Regent of tae University of Michigan THE FOLI OWING PROPOSALS will appear on all ballots for: PROPOSAL 14-1 . A REFERENDUM OF PUBLIC ACT 520 OF 2012, ESTAB­ LISHING A HUNTING SEASON FOR WOLVES AND AUTHO­ RIZING ANNUAL WOLF HUNTING SEASONS Public Act .520 of 2012 would: • Designs te wolf as game for hunting purposes and authorize the first wolf hunting season. • Allow the Natural Resources Commission to schedule annual wolf hunting seasons. • Provide criminal penalties for the unlawful possession or taking of wolves, but shield a person who lawfully captures or destroys a wolf from prosecution. • Require a person who wishes to hunt wolves to obtain a wolf hunting license. • Create ai Wolf Management Advisory Council for the purpose of makiing nonbinding recommendations to the legislature regarding the proper management of wolves. Should thi: law be approved? PROPOSAL 14-2 A REFERENDUM OF PUBLIC ACT 21 OF 2013, GRANTING THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION THE POWER TO DESIGNATE WOLVES AND CERTAIN OTHER ANIMALS ASf GAME WITHOUT LEGISLATIVE ACTION Public Act 1 of 2013 would: • Allow the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to designate certain animals as game for hunting purposes and establish the firstt hunting season for game animals without legislative Trustee of Michigan State University Governor of Wayne State University County Commissioner Baltimore Township Treasurer, partial term Baltimore Township Trustee, partial term Prairieville Township Parks Board, partial term Yankee Springs Township Trustee, partial term Justice of the Supreme Court Judge of the Court of Appeals, 3rd District Judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit Court Delton Kellogg School Board Member action. . • Continue the NRC's designation of wolves as game and allow the NRC to set a wolf hunting season. • Grant the Legislature sole authority to remove a species from the list of designated game animals. • Eliminate the $1.00 hunting and fishing licensing fee for members of the military, whether stationed inside or outside of Michigan, subject to any lottery. • Give the NRC sole authority to regulate fishing. Should this law be approved? ■ THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS will appear on ballots for: DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS OPERATING MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL EXEMPTING PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE AND OTHER PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY LAW 18 MILLS FOR 1 YEAR Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the adminis­ trative offices of Delton Kellogg Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046, telephone: (269) 623-1501. Sample ballots are available at the Michigan Information Voter Center at www.michigan.gov/vote. An application for an absent voter ballot may be applied for any time before 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Please contact your Township or City Clerk for further information. QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE Citizen of the United States At least 18 years of age on or before November 4, 2014 Resident of Michigan and the township/city where you are applying to vote. Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the City or Township Clerk. Persons who arc deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may place a call through the Michigan Relay Center TDD#l-800-649-3777. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER! Pamela A. Jarvis, Barry County Clerk �Page 10 — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Group luncheon spotlights triple benefit to local community Korin Aryes, newly appointed Kiwanis Club president, begins the noon luncheon with club news. by Constance Cheeseman ging for skilled workers to hire. This is hap­ Staff Writer pening all over. We need to realize that the The Barry Community Foundation hosted a need for vocational education has and will joint Rotary/Kiwanis/Exchange Club lunch­ always be there. A return to emphasizing eon in the newly renovated Enrichment vocational education will be change Michigan Center on Wednesday, Oct. 15, to show the education for the future.” results of collaborative efforts of the founda­ DeVault, director of the Barry County tion, a vocational education committee and YMCA and a co-founder of the YMCA private funds donated for the installation of a Culinary Program, related how he has been commercial kitchen at the center. personally touched by the program. Founders of the YMCA Summer Culinary “I have really learned from the program, program, along with one of the supportive measured by the intangible value it provides local business owners and a student who ben­ to these students in the form of confidence, efited from the program highlighted the noon instilling a sense of belonging, of being part meeting. of a family,” DeVault told the luncheon audi­ Emphasizing the importance of returning to ence. “You can see it in their eyes and their the focus of arming students with workable actions as they begin to recognize their self skills, Fred Jacobs, vice president of J-Ad worth and find a direction in which to go. The Graphics, spoke on the importance of recog­ hands-on learning and working beside one nizing a movement to return to teaching stu-' another, to be part of something bigger dents the important basic skills that make becomes something great.” them employable in today’s economic envi­ Building upon relationships with local ronment. Jacobs, along with a Barry businesses, DeVault introduced Justin Intermediate School District vocational edu­ Straube, owner of Seasonal Grille and partner cation committee made up of Vai Eavey, Ed to the YMCA program. Straube, who catered Domke, Kevin Rabineau, Karen Pojha, Tom the luncheon, introduced one of his new DeVault, Ronna Steele, and Gene Haas, has employees, James Barnum. Barnum went been instrumental in forwarding the move­ through the YMCA culinary program, learn­ ment to re-establish teaching marketable ing the skills and becoming certified in skills to students of today’s generation. SafeServ, a requirement to working within the “Most politicians don’t really know about food preparation and service industry. . the needs of educating our youth today,” said Barnum became employed by Straube last Jacobs, “they just know that it is an important April and is an example of the difference the connection between all families and that it is program can make in students. a voting point in their campaign. Straube spoke to the members of the audi­ “Since the late 1980s, vocational career ence, noting that the skills that Barnum had training has been in steep decline in Michigan learned through the program made the differ­ and nationally. We used to have shop class ence in opening doors of opportunity for the and economics and now that’s gone. In the young man. late 90s, college was touted as the go-to edu­ “The ability to learn and to grow as an adult cation needed by the nation to supply what and become a part of the community, that is was thought to be the newly emerging what this program has done for these stu­ employment section of working in an office dents,” said Straube. “James came to me in and with technology. They said those types of April, already prepared with soft skills and jobs were not going to be needed because knowledge of the kitchen environment. He they were being eliminated by sitting in an showed me that he wanted to learn new office. things. The foundation and the YMCA has “The best jobs are vocational: machinists, provided immeasurable options for these stu­ welders, construction. These markets are beg­ dents and it benefits the businesses in the Viewing the new commercial kitchen while Justin Straube explains its amenities during the joint luncheon of the Rotary, Kiwanis and Exchange Clubs, are, from left, Fred Jacobs, Margie Haas, Gene Haas, Neal Rohrs, Rob Deming, Bob Nida, Lyn Briel and Straube. Justin Staube, owner of Seasonal Grille, and protege’ James Barnum (right) share the importance of the YMCA culinary pro­ gram and of teaching soft skills to young adults. community.” Barnum, a little nen ous to be in front of a large audience, sharec his thoughts on the opportunity he was given by the culinary pro­ gram. “It has helped me by giving me something to look forward to,” he said. “Instead of wast­ ing my time, not know ing what I want to do, it has given me something to want to learn. I have met knew people and even work with some of the kids I knew from school, but in a different place, outside of school. I am thank­ ful for the chance to be a part of this.” Bonnie Hildreth, executive director of the Barry Community Foundation, thanked the speakers and drew attention to the recently refurbished floors and walls of the enrichment center conference room. Hildreth showed great excitement in describing the newly installed commercial kitchen that was being showcased after the luncheon, noting that a tour of the facility would be available after Nashville free-roaming cat population expected to decrease by Shari Carney Staff Writer Diana Newman, director of the Barry County Animal Shelter, gave some welcome news to the members of the Nashville Village Council at their regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 9. A grant of $9,000 has been awarded to conduct a focused, intense spaying and neu­ tering of at least 195 feral cats. Newman said Nashville is the target area. “We get a lot of calls from Nashville about feral cats,” said Newman. Newman said traps will be available at the shelter and should be placed in bams, sheds, cars and garages. Animals will be trapped, neutered and released. “Kittens are in my drop-off bin every sin­ gle morning,” said Newman of the shelter located in Hastings. “As the colder weather comes, this will be even more of an issue.” Euthanization of animals has dramatically dropped under Newman’s watch. In 2012, 640 cats and 164 dogs were euth‘ anized; 2013, 118 cats, 29 dogs and in 2014, 26 cats and 14 City of Hastings dogs. “This [neutering] is PUBLIC NOTICE the most humane way to stop the population growth ... this will cut FALL LEAF PICKUP down on the number The City of Hastings will provide fall leaf pickup, sched­ of cats howling and uled to begin Monday, November 3, 2014.’ City crews garbage picking.” will begin picking up leaves in the Second Ward and On another matter Third Ward south of State Street; will then finish Second Ben Geiger, Barry Ward and Third Ward north of State Street and move County commissioner, into First Ward north of the Thornapple River. Crews will finish in Fourth Ward from Broadway to the west City limits. Residents should place leaves either very near the curb if a parking lane is present or immediately behind the curb. Residents should not place leaves in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where they might pres­ ent a vision obstruction. Residents should have their leaves raked out prior to the start of the leaf pickup to allow completion of the project in an efficient and timely manner. Your cooper­ ation in this regard will be greatly appreciated. There will be an announcement on WBCH radio each weekday morning informing citizens of the location of the City work crews, including a tentative area that will be covered that day and where the work crews will be headed the next day. 77590387 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services MH “This [neutering] is the most humane way to stop the population gIrowth ... this will cut down on the number of cats howli ng and garbage picking.” Diana Newman, Barry County Animal Shelter director gave an overview of tie county’s efforts to capture outstanding fines. “There is a lot of outstanding debt,” said Geiger. “People aren’t laying their fines and a supreme court decisi on has made it more difficult to assess fees.’” To date, Geiger said there is $3.2 million outstanding since 2011 This money is owed to victims for restitution and to the county. “We are expanding to have a collections department,” he said, ‘investing $55,000 to get some of this back.’" The council unanimously approved, with Terry Zoerman and Joh my Hartwell absent: Barry County Transit is accepting sealed bids op a 2002 Bluebird Bus. 5.9 liter Cummins Diesel * Allison Automatic Transmission 25 Passenger • Length 28' -Height 13’ 4 Wheel Chair Capacity • 129987 Miles Bids may be mailed or hand delivered to Barry County Transit. Envelopes must be sealed with ’Bus Bid' written on the envelope. Opening of the bids will be on November 3rd at 9:00 am at the Barry County Transit office and open to the public. Payment must be made within 7 days or the next highest bid will be awarded. The bus is in operating condition and may be seen at the address below during business hours: Barry County Transit 1216 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 77590434 • Quarterly payments to the fire department of $7,500 and to transfer recycle of $1,250. • Third payment to Hunter Prell for paving of $957, 291. • Payment of October bills of $875,165. This total includes water construction costs of $353,653. “The water project is near completion with work on well No. 2, the only thing left to be done,” said Scott Decker, department of pub­ lic works director. “Middle Street and Cleveland Street were completely repaved with a lot of new storm drains, catch basins and curbs and gutters after the new water mains were installed.” The water project came in at $488,000. This is a savings for the original budgeted amount was $513,000. “Work continues on the streetscape. The new street lights should all be installed and working within the next two weeks ... Trees will be planted yet this fall with flowers and other plants being delayed until next spring,” said Decker. Police Chief Jerry Schray said a medication drop-off box has been ordered, and he plans to have it installed inside the village office. This was paid for with grant money. Residents will be able to safely dispose of outdated medications by utilizing this drop box. The next regular meeting of the village council will be Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. in the village office. the meeting. The kitchen will be utilized through the YMCA’s culinary program for at risk students as well as be available for community events that will highlight the enormous opportunity that it provides to educated students in voca­ tional skills, leading to opened doors for future generations as valuable employable adults. LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Township Board Meeting October 13, 2014 Regular meeting opened at 7pm Approved: Agenda Consent agenda Previous minutes 120 day extension of cemetery contract Burnham & Flower Insurance binder for 11/1/14­ 10/31/15 . John Hancock additional fund choices Adjourned 7:26 pm Submitted by: Lisa Shockley-Curtis, Deputy Clerk . Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77590298 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FILE NO. 14026710-NC In the matter of JUSTIN SCOTT RAUCH. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: whose address(es) are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On November 12, 2014 at 1:30 p.m., in the Barry County Trial Court-Family Division Courtroom, 206 West Court Street, Suite 302, Hastings, Michigan before the Honorable William M. Doherty, Judge, a Hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Justin Scott Rauch to Justin Scott Loew. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. 10/09/2014 JUSTIN SCOTT RAUCH 300 WEST MAIN STREET MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 (269) 908-3250 77590363 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026807-DE Estate of John P. Bailey. Date of birth: November -j Q H QQ7 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, John P. Bailey, died September 1, 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Patricia K. Bailey, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October 16, 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 . (269) 945-1921 Patricia K. Bailey 14750 Sylvan Court Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (210) 294-4699 77590357 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RAYMOND L GUILD JR., A SINGLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 3, 2003, and recorded on July 10, 2003, in Document No. 1108241, and re-recorded on September 23, 2014 in Document No. 2014­ 008955, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($55,876.55), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on October 30, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A parcel of land situated in the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 4, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of that part of the Southeast quarter of Section 4 which Iles North of the County Road running East and West through said quarter section; thence North 432 feet; thence East 200 feet; thence South 432 feet; thence West to the’ place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the &/ICL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whicheve- is later. If the above. referenced property, is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPN/lorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002612 FHA (10-02)(10-23) 77589948 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert John Colburn, an unmarried man, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2012 and recorded November 5, 2012 in Instrument Number 2012-006536, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Three and 12/100 Dollars ($72,993.12) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 20, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, also except the South 110 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Manufacturer: Liberty HomesModel: UnknownSerial Number: LM28605Year Manufactured: 1995Project Type: Manufactured Manufactured Type: Multi Wide The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 23, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. . Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-014881 (10-23)(11 -13) 77590397 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026803DE Estate of D.L. Crowell. Date of birth: 09/13/1936. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, D.L. Crowell, died 07/04/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Inez Crowell, personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/13/2014 Ronald G. Pierce P77198 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-3512 Inez Crowell 6800 Greggs Crossing Road Nashville, Michigan 49073 (863) 956-6779 77590301 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Chad A. Dutcher and Laura K. Dutcher, husband and wife, to CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger with CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 15,2003 and recorded November 1, 2004 in Instrument Number 1136462, Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six and 57/100 Dollars ($132,156.57) including interest at 7.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Block 6, Lincoln Park Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats, on Page 55, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 2, 2014 Orlans Associates. P.C., Attorneys ‘for Servicer " P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-013320 77589929 (10*02)(10-23) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Mucci, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 21,2011, and record­ ed on September 28, 2011 in instrument 201109280009054, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Freedom Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Fourteen and 54/100 Dollars ($144,014.54). • Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 13, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 19, Pleasant Valley Condominium, a site condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1132867; and First Amendment to Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1137502, and Second Amendment to Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1150031, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 37, together with Rights in General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements as set forth in said Master Deed and described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 16, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer • 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 ‘ File #444117F01 (10-16)(11-06) 77590438 SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting October 8, 2014 Supervisor J. Stoneburner called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Present: Clerk DeVries, Supervisor Stoneburner, Trustee Goebel, Trustee Behrens & Treasurer McGuire Also present were 3 guests. . Agenda was approved Minutes were approved Public comments, if any, were received. Parks, Fire & Police Department reports were placed on file. Supervisor, Treasurer, Trustees and Clerk’s Report’s were received. Approved to pay Township bills Approved PA116 Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: Jim Stoneburner, Supervisor 77590333 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Thick and Jennifer Thick, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated June 18, 2010 and recorded June 21, 2010 in Instrument Number 201006210005965, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six and 63/100 Dollars ($76,186.63) including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 9 and 10, Block 4, Daniel Striker's Addition to the Village of Hastings (now City), according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 11. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 60Q$27$,; the borrower will be held holder for damage to /the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 2, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-014567 77589907 (10-02)(10-23) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condi­ tions of a mortgage made by ROY M. SPRUNG ER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to UNION FEDERAL SAV­ INGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS, Mortgagee, dated January 29,1997, and recorded on January 30,1997, in Liber 684, on Page 496, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry Coupty Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Ten Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($61,110.41), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 6, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, ALSO SOUTH 1/2 OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF NORTH­ WEST 1/4, 1 ROD WIDE OFF NORTH SIDE OF SOUTH 1/2 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPTING: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT SOUTH 368 FEET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST 2182 FEET MORE OR LESS PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION, TO A POINT 458 WEST OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 952 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE, TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 862 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 643.5 FEET TO A POINT ONE ROD SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 1320 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 308.5 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag­ ing the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002665 VA (10-09)(10-30) 77590187 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 14026806-NC In the matter of CLAYTON RAY BUSTANCERUTHRUFF. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 11/5/2014 at 3:15 p.m. at BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT-FAMILY DIVISION before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: A HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF CLAYTON RAY BUSTANCE-RUTHRUFF TO CLAYTON RAY BUSTANGE. THIS CHANGE OF NAME IS NOT SOUGHT FOR FRAUDULENT INTENT. SARA LYNN BUSTANCE 5558 HILLTOP DRIVE HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 804-7878 77590408 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedents Trust Estate In RE: Jane A. Kusibab Living Trust dated 4/14/1997. Date of birth: 8/13/1922. TO ALL CREDITORS; NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Jane A. Kusibab, died 9/27/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the trust will be forever barred unless presented to Geraldine Szczepanck, named suc­ cessor trustee within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10-20-2014 Kevin S. Edwards P41654 30150 Telegraph, Ste. 444 Bingham Farms, Mi 48025 (248) 633-1990 Geraldine Szczepanck, trustee 4349 Wood School Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-948-8141 77590385 IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF LEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI CHRISTINA ATKINSON and PLAINTIFFS EVEYLYN RICKETTS OSBORNE V. . CAUSE NO. 14-898-41M DAVID SHEERER AND DEFENDANT MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SUMMONS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO: David Sheerer Hastings, Michigan Or Wherever He May Be Found NOTICE TO DEFENDANT(S) THE COMPLAINT OR PETITION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition at 9 a.m. on the 1st day of December, 2014, in the chancery court­ room of the Union County Courthouse in New Albany, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demand­ ed in the complaint or petition. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire. Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 22 day of October 2014. HON. BILL BENSON Chancery Clerk of Lee County Mississippi IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Frank Burns and Vera Burns, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated May 28, 2004 and recorded June 14, 2004 in Instrument Number 1129200, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Four Hundred ThirtyTwo and 66/100 Dollars ($105,432.66) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 30, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of 77590423 Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of Section STATE OF MICHIGAN 9, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant North 00 COUNTY OF BARRY degrees 08 minutes 51 seconds East 1910.09 feet NOTICE TO CREDITORS from the West 1/4 Post of Section 9; thence contin­ uing North 00 degrees 08 minutes 51 seconds East . Decedent’s Trust 220.00 feet along said West line; thence South 89 In the Matter of Norval E. Sinclair and Donna J-.; degrees 51 minutes 09 seconds East 400 feet; Sinclair Trust u/t/a dated sApril 25, 1994. Date of thence South 00 degrees 08 minutes 51 seconds Birth: Donna J. Sinclair - March 20, 1933. West 220 feet; thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes TO ALL CREDITORS: 09 seconds West 400.00 feet to the place of begin­ NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, ning. Donna J. Sinclair - surviving trustee, who lived at The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ 7301 S. M-37 Highway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in died October 1, 2014 leaving the above Trust enti­ which case the redemption period shall be 30 days tled “Norval E. Sinclair and Donna J. Sinclair Trust” from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ in full force and effect. Creditors of the decedent or CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind against the Trust are notified that all claims against the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are the decedent or trust will be forever barred unless limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. presented to Michael D. Sinclair and Brian S. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ Sinclair, successor co-Trustees, within 4 months suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held after the date of publication of this notice. - responsible to the person who buys thd property at ...Rate : ..Octobet^Q^OJAift the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage Law Weathers holder for damage to the property during the Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 redemption period. Dated: October 2, 2014 150 W. Court Street Orlans Associates, P.C.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Attorneys for Servicer (269)945-1921 P.O. Box 5041 < Michael Cf. Sinclair and Brian S. Sinclair Troy, Ml 48007 3924 Heath Road File No. 14-013784 Hastings, Ml 49058 77590395 (10-02) (10-23) 77589897 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICKY PARKER and SANDRA PARKER, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 18, 2011, and recorded on August 2, 2011, in Document No. 201108020007351, and re-recorded on May 27, 2014 in Document No. 2014-004934, and assigned by said mortgagee to Village Capital & Investment LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Seven Cents ($118,539.07), including interest at 4.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 6, 2014 Said prem­ ises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 25, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, A PARCEL DESCRIBED AS START­ ING AT THE SUNFIELD AND WOODLAND TOWN­ SHIP CORNERSTONE AT THE BARRY AND EAS­ TON COUNTY LINE; THENCE SOUTH 198 FEET; THENCE WEST 220 FEET; THENCE NORTH 198 FEET; THENCE EAST 220 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance • with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. Village Capital & Investment LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 DM1.000118 FHA (10-09)(10-30) 77590182 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Rodney A. Alman and Nandy A. Alman, original mortgagor(s), to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated January 13, 2006, and recorded on January 23, 2006 in instru­ ment 1159195, in Barry county records, Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignments to CARRING­ TON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 51/100 Dollars ($167,858.51). ' Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 6, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant 1056.00 feet North of the Southwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 24; thence North along said North and South 1/4 line, 126.00 feet, more or less, to a point which lies 1490.60 feet South of the North 1/4 post of said Section 24; thence East 500.00 feet; thence North 435.60 feet; thence East 100.00 feet; thence South 727.00 feet, more or less to a point which lies 891.00 feet North of the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of Section 24; thence West 336.00 feet; thence North 165.00 feet thence West 264.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature-Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 9, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. . Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 . ' Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 . File #437646F03 77590137 (10-09) (10-30) �Page 12 — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — The Hastings Banner TK-Hastings scores league win over Wayland swim team The Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team made it two victories in a row in which they won ten of 12 events when it topped Wayland 106­ 78 Thursday in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings. This team of Libby Betcher, Samantha Richardson, Katie Beauchamp and Rachel Smith won the 200-yard medley relay in 2 minutes 8.25 seconds to begin the evening. That was the start of a sweep of the relays in the Trojan victory. In the 200-yard freestyle relay, Beauchamp and Richardson teamed with Kourtney Dobbin and Lauren Kroells to win in 1:51.33. Kroells, Dobbin, Hayley Harold Gene Hampshire, 60, of Wayland, pleaded no contest Sept. 10 in Barry County Circuit Court to criminal sexual conduct in the second degree with a person less than 13 years old. He was sentenced Oct. 16 by Judge B ashore and Jennifer Tuokkola won the 400-yard freestyle relay in 4:08.81. Betcher and Tuokkola won two iqdividual events each in the victory over the Wildcats. Betcher took the 50-yard freestyle in 26.91 and the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:09.64. Tuokkola was the 500 freestyle champ in 5:46.26 and the 200-yard freestyle champ in 2:17.25. Tuokkola led a sweep of the top three places in the 500-yard freestyle for TKHastings, with Bashore second in 5:46.83 and Madeline Cole third in 6:23.20. Bashore won the 200-yard individual medley for TK in 2:29.67, Richardson the 100-yard butterfly in 1:12.64 and Kroells Amy McDowell to serve between 84 and 180 months in prison, with credit for 50 days served. Hampshire will face lifetime monitor­ ing and sex offender registry. He must pay $198 in court fines and costs. Hampshire’s Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Automotive Jobs Wanted AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 RICK TAYLOR'S DETAIL WORKS: Call (269)948-0958 Cleaning cars with over 45yrs trusted experience. CARE GIVER/ LIVING Assistan, 20 plus years experi­ ence, seeks part-time work. Call Jean 269-331-1198. National Ads Help Wanted 25 DRIVERS NEEDED! Learn to drive forH.O. WOLDING, INC. 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The other runner-up finished for TKHastings came from Raelee Olson in the diving competition (148.35 points). Wayland’s Ally Schafer won the event with a score of 213.85. The Wildcat team also had Jessie Englerth win the 100-yard backstroke in 1:14.39. Items stolen from foreclosed properties An employee with CitiMortgage reported theft of items from two foreclosed proper­ ties. Sheriff’s deputies were contacted Oct. 15. The first property is in the 200 block of East Hickory Road, Hickory Comers. The employee reported $8,000 in appliances, including a fuse panel, furnace and hot water tank taken from the home. The second home is located in the 15000 block of Waubascon Road, in Johnstown Township. Items taken included a furnace, well bladder, kitchen cabinets and sink, valued at about $10,000. record indicates several other convictions dat­ ing back to 1973 when he was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. Other convic­ tions include larceny in 1978, receiving stolen property in 1981 and 1983, breaking and entering in 1988 and home invasion in 1997. Middleville college student is victim of scam James Antonio Berrones, 21, of Delton, pleaded guilty Sept. 9 in Barry County Circuit Court to assault with a weapon. He was sen­ tenced to 11 months in jail and 36 months of probation by Judge McDowell. She also ordered that he complete the OCC drug court program. The balance of his jail term will be suspended after he completes in-patient treat­ ment and with successful probation. His pro­ bation sentence may also be terminated after 24 months with full payment of all fines and costs of $1,058. After treatment, he must wear an electronic alcohol-monitoring device for 90 days, attend Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous meetings four times per week and anger management counseling. Additional charges of assault by strangulation and domestic violence were dis­ missed. A Middleville college student thought she was getting her computer fixed but, in reali­ ty, it was a scam to steal money from her bank account. The 18-year-old told sheriff’s deputies she had several viruses on her com­ puter and when she got a pop-up message from Apple, she thought it was legitimate. The ad requested her to call a number so they could fix her computer. She did that and agreed to let them install what she thought was a virus-protection program. She gave the person on the phone her credit card num­ ber, and they withdrew $248 from her bank account. They also linked into her computer and pretended to fix it. She alerted her bank and canceled her credit card. Robert VanVleet, 42, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty Sept. 10 in Barry County Circuit Court to retail fraud in the first degree. He was sentenced Oct. 9 by Judge McDowell to 12 months in jail, with credit for three days served. He must pay court fines and costs of $2,442 which includes $1,894 in restitution. His jail term will be suspended with probation as long as monthly payments are being made. He may serve telephone probation as long as the monthly payments are made and he meets probation qualifications. He will serve 24 months of probation. Riley Bruce Middleton, 23, of Kalamazoo* pleaded guilty Sept. 17 in Barry County Circuit Court to possession of methampheta­ mine. He was sentenced Oct. 9 and ordered to serve nine months in jail and 36 months of probation. He was given credit for 10 days served in jail and ordered to pay $1,958 in court costs, fines and restitution. An addition­ al charge of operating a meth lab was dis­ missed. Sherry Lynn Wagner, 50, of Middleville, pleaded guilty Sept. 17 in Barry County Circuit court to retaining a financial transac­ tion device without consent. She was sen­ tenced Oct. 9 to three months in jail and 36 months of probation. She was credited with one day jail served. Judge McDowell sus­ pended the jail sentence as long as regularly monthly payments of restitution, fines and costs are paid. Wagner will be monitored by telephone reporting as long as the payments are made and she meets probation qualifica­ tions. She must pay $2,898, which includes $2,300 in restitution. Additional charges of forgery, uttering and publishing, retaining a financial transaction device without consent, and illegal use of a financial transaction device were dismissed. Luke Michael Treuter, 33, of Middleville, pleaded guilty Sept. 3 to failure to register as a sex offender. He was sentenced Oct. 9 in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Amy McDowell to six months in jail. He must also pay $808 in court fines and costs. Anthony Mark Rice, 43, of Charlotte, pleaded guilty Sept. 10 to possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced Oct. 15 in Barry County Circuit Court to between 12 and 180 months in prison with credit for 49 days already served. He must pay $658 in court fines and costs. Judge McDowell ordered the court will not object to boot camp if Rice qualifies for the program. Additional charges of delivery and manufacture of meth and prohibited uses of chemical agents were dismissed. 1 Jon Patrick Sochor, 50, of Hastings, plead­ ed guilty Sept. 10 to assault and battery. He was sentenced Oct. 15 to 43 days in jail, with credit for 43 days already served. He must pay costs and fines of 4125. An additional charge of criminal sexual conduct with a child between the ages of 13 and 16 was dismissed. 77582776 See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Vehicle hit by teen throwing rocks A 40-year-old Hastings man reported damage to his vehicle about 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19 when he was driving in the 2000 block of South M-37 near Pioneer Apartments. The man told police someone threw a rock at his vehicle and caused the damage. Officers found a 14-year-old boy who was throwing rocks at a tree and apparently missed, hitting the passing car. The teen told officers he did not intend to hit the vehicle. Officers did not, however, find any rocks around the tree. The estimated damage to the vehicle is $550. Caller alerts police to drunk driver A 43-year-old Hastings man was arrested about 11 p.m. Oct. 16 on M-79 Highway near Devine Road, Nashville. A caller alert­ ed officers to the suspected drunk driver after the truck was seen almost hitting a van in Battle Creek. The caller also reported while following the vehicle, he witnessed it swerving all over the road and crossing both the fog line and center lines. Officers stopped the driver and conducted field sobri­ ety tests and arrested the man for drunk driv­ ing. He also was issued a citation for having open intoxicants in the vehicle and was booked into the Barry County Jail. man’s cat began playing with a tear in the bottom of the futon. Sheriff’s deputies took the gun and logged it in to the lost-and-found property. The man reported the incident Oct. 14 at a home in the 1300 block of Shadow Ridge Drive. Accident leads to drunk driving arrest An 18-year-old Bedford, Va., man was arrested and lodged at the Barry County Jail Oct. 5 facing a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Head Road near Head Lake Road in Hope Township around 1:45 a.m. Medical personnel found the driver lying in a wooded area near the vehicle in an attempt to hide from officers. Police conducted field sobriety tests and found the man to be intox­ icated. He was then arrested and taken to jail. Another 18-year-old was found walking in the area. The second teen is from Hastings and told officers it was his vehicle involved in the crash and that he was looking for his vehicle. He said he had not given the driver permission to take his truck. The driver texted him informing him of the crash. Officers cited the Hastings teen with being a minor in possession of alcohol by consump­ tion. Loud-music complaint leads to arrest Hastings officers were called to a the 700 block of Barfield Drive because of loud music coming from an apartment at about 5:15 a.m. Oct. 12. Officers tried unsuccess­ fully to get the resident to answer the door and called apartment management to open the door. The 20-year-old male resident refused to identify himself or step outside the apartment to speak with police. An offi­ cer grabbed him by the wrist to place him under arrest for disturbing the peace, and the man pulled himself back into the apartment. The officer was still holding onto the man’s wrist and also was pulled into the apartment. The officer calmed the man down while waiting for backup from the sheriff’s depart­ ment. The 20-year-old resident was then placed under arrest for being a disorderly person and resisting and obstructing a police officer. Officers find man in violation of sex offender registry Hastings police discovered that a 58-yearold Hastings man was living at an address on Redwood Drive, but was registered on the Sex Offender Registry site at another address. A report was submitted to the pros­ ecuting attorney’s office and a warrant issued for his arrest. The man was arrested for a second offense relating to the sex offender registry and lodged at the Barry County Jail. TKHS girls detained Hunter finds possible meth dump at school dance Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Thomapple Kellogg High School about 9:17 p.m. Oct. 11 during the high school home­ coming dance. High school officials detained three female students for alleged alcohol consumption. Two of the girls, both aged 17, were cited for being minors in pos­ session of alcohol by consumption. The third teen, a 16-year-old, was not cited since no alcohol was detected during a breath test. The parents of the girls were contacted and the teens released. Boat dock reported stolen from home construction site A 60-year-old Delton man reported theft of a boat dock from a site where a home was under construction in the 4000 block of West M-179, Hastings. The dock was sitting on the grass next to the driveway. It is con­ structed of fiberglass and aluminum and esti­ mated to weight about 400 pounds. He said the dock was taken between Oct. 3 and Oct. 4. Police were contacted Oct. 5 when his daughter notices a suspicious vehicle in the driveway. The approximate value of the boat dock is $2,500. Man finds handgun 17363842 A 29-year-old man reported finding a handgun hidden in the bottom liner of a futon couch that had belonged to someone else. The handgun was discovered when the Hastings Police were called to the 700 block of Woodlawn Avenue to investigate a possible meth component dump. A person hunting said he discovered what he believed might be meth components. Officers also reported items that looked as if they had been burned. Michigan State Police were called to assist with the disposal of the com­ ponents. Hastings police remind everyone not to touch or disturb meth components and to call 911 immediately. The items can create a an unsafe environment for the community. Woodland woman arrested for drunk driving A 44-year-old Woodland woman was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a one-vehicle accident around 12:16 a.m. Oct. 19 on Coats Grove Road east of Fisher Road, Hastings. She also was cited for operating a motor vehicle while her license was suspended and failing to report an accident. The woman was booked into the Barry County Jail after sher­ iff’s deputies were called to the scene of the one-vehicle rollover accident with no driver present. Deputies reported finding a vehicle was on its top with indications the driver had been traveling west on Coats Grove before losing control and going into the ditch. Officers found the driver after she was dropped off at her home. She admitted to officers she was driving the vehicle and thought the tire blew out causing her to crash. Officers detected the smell of alcohol and after conducting field sobriety tests, arrested her for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — Page 13 Lion ladies top Broncos on Dig-Pink Night at MVHS The Lions still play their match, but volley­ ball takes a back seat once a season. Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team hosted its annual Dig Pink contest, honoring those who have been lost to cancer and cele­ brating the survivors. Not only did the Lions top the Bellevue Broncos in their non-conference match at Maple Valley High School, but the event raised $1,350 for the Team Angle Wings Relay for Life team led by Lion head coach Sarah Carpenter’s mother-in-law Sandy Carpenter. “This year (Sandy) spent some time shar­ ing with the girls her personal story of why cancer research is so very important to her,” said coach Carpenter. “I am extremely proud of my team, not for the win, but for the work that my girls put into the event and the fact that they embrace giv- The Maple Valley (right) and Bellevue volleyball teams honor attending cancer survivors during the Lions’ annual Dig-Pink Night to raise funds for Relay for Life team Angel Wings. ing back to a community that gives them so much.” On the court, the Lions topped the Broncos 25-21, 25-14, 26-24. Olivia Ricketts and Megan Bonney had eight kills each to lead the Lion attack, while Emily Morris chipped in four and Katie Dixon three. . Bonney and Ricketts were also the Lions’ assist leaders with five and four respectively. Dixon had a team-high five aces for Maple Valley, while teammate Emma Franklin knocked three aces from the back of the court. Michaela Johnson added two. Taylor Medina was the Lions’ dig leader with six, and Ricketts added four. The Maple Valley girls head to Lakewood High School for the Greater Lansing Activities Conference Tournament Saturday (Oct. 25). Hastings school board accepts more than $26,000 in donations by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Donations, totaling $26,588, allowing stu­ dents in Hastings Area Schools to go to fifth grade camp and on educational field trips, participate in sports and have increased learn­ ing opportunities through supplemental class­ room materials were accepted by the board of education during its regular meeting Monday, Oct, 20. The board accepted the following dona­ tions: Flexfab Horizons International Inc. — $3,000, for fifth grade camp expenses. Hastings Athletic Boosters Club — $5,000 for spring sports and supplies. Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation — $18,588 dispersed as follows: $2,970, transportation to Star Base at Fort Custer in Battle Creek, fifth grade, all ele­ mentaries; $495 for transportation to DeGraaf Nature Center, third grade, Central, Northeastern and Southeastern elementary schools; $220,. transportation to YMCA for fifth grade camp, all elementaries; $708, transportation to ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, fourth grade, all elementaries; $212 trans­ portation to Charlton park, second grade, all elementaries; $600, transportation to State Capitol, third grade, all elementaries; $115, science life cycle of the butterfly, first grade, all elementaries; $332, subscription to Studies Weekly - Social Studies, fourth grade, all ele­ mentaries; $125, subscription to Time for Kids magazine, third grade, Northeastern; $199, subscription to Scholastic News maga­ zine, first grade. Northeastern; $80, trans­ portation to Cotant’s Orchard, kindergarten and Young Fives, Northeastern; $374, trans­ portation to DJ Angus research boat, fifth grade, Northeastern; $208, subscription to Scholastic DynaMath, fourth grade, Southeastern; $112, subscription to Time for Kids magazine, fourth grade, Southeastern; $200, purchase books for classroom library of “right fit” books, second grade, Star; $260, Hastings hosts Oktoberfest transportation to Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center, sixth grade, middle school; $380, advisor fee for Youth in Government conference, high school; $675, transportation to FFA competition for sixth through 12th grade; $275, purchase books for classroom independent reading, 11th and 12th grades; $5,000, transportation, lifeguards, substitute teacher costs for aquatic instruction, second through fifth grades, all elementaries; $115, subscription to Scholastic News magazine, first grade, Star; $2,955, transportation, entry fees, supplies, Science Olympiad, high school; $620, supplies to build mosaic bench­ es, middle school art club; and $1,438 for pur­ chase new cameras for yearbook class, at the high school. Board members expressed their apprecia­ tion for all donations received by the district. “I’d just like to comment, that once again, it’s just fantastic to have so much support from the community,” said board president Jon Hart. “It’s really awesome to have this in the school system.” . “The Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation Board of Directors has taken action to donate funds to help defray the cost of several programs and activities for students and the Hastings Area School System,” added Superintendent of Schools Carrie Duits. “An overwhelming sense of gratitude was part of my experience in learning about all of these things funded by this foundation. It’s a .......------------- »-——”t titibfii...fos* r>.dif Kftff r tremendous support for the programs we have in our schools.” . Trustee Kevin Beck said anyone who want­ ed to support to the schools, in a small way or large, could do so through a donation to HEEF. In other business, the board: • Recognized volunteer Beth Peake for coordinating her church’s volunteer efforts throughout the district and Joe and Carol Fox for volunteering their time and expertise to power wash the district’s facilities. • Approved eighth grade travel study trip to Washington, D.C., spring 2015, and the high school AP science class trip to Chicago. • Accepted the personnel report which con­ tained notice of the retirement of Bonnie Thurston, district groundskeeper I and appointments of Jonathin Anders, district sub­ stitute maintenance; Heather Bansemer, Southeastern general paraprofessional; Julie Ann Campeau, high school instructional assistant; Courtney Girrbach, Northeastern instructional assistant; Sara LaVair, Central and Southeastern lunch paraprofessional; Kathryn MacGown, high school Spanish and math teacher; Jennifer Magierka-Delaphiano, high school Spanish teacher; Chancelor McArthur, Community Education and Recreation Center lifeguard; Ashley Roberts, district substitute maintenance; leave of absence — Sandra Chewning, Southeastern heath care paraprofessional I; transfers/reas.. ■ ■ .. signments — Kami Collier, Star instructional assistant; Logan Kerr, middle school instruc­ tional assistant; Kelli Lawrence, Southeastern health care paraprofessional I. The board was also informed of the resig­ nation of Tim Kietzman, technology; Kimberly Rodriguez, high school Spanish and math teacher; and Marie Teitgen, high school Spanish teacher. • Accepted the audit report for the 2013-14 school year submitted by the accounting firm of Abraham and Gaffney, PC. • Approved the board policies as revised by NEOLA. • Was informed that Carl Getty from Cornerstone University would be student teaching with Pat Coltson at the middle school during the 2014-15 school year. • Members were adopted by the following schools for the 2014-15 school year: Kevin Beck, Star; Jon Hart, Southeastern; Luke Haywood, Central; Robert Longstreet, high school; Dan Patton, Northeastern; Valerie Slaughter, high school; and Louis Wierenga Jr., middle school. • Announced its next work session will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the middle school multi-purpose room, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings. * • Announced its next regular meeting will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the multi-purpose room of Northeastern, 519 E. Grant St., Hastings. —I--------—.--------- ,----- Delton replenishes coaching positions, one a notable hire Youngsters (from left) Kayla Ferris, Leah Ferris and Isaac Ferris, look for prizes in a bin filled with corn during Hastings Oktoberfest. The treasure hunt was one of sev­ eral children’s activities offered by nonprofit community organizations during the event. Although the temperatures were chilly, the leaf people, while Milestones had games and wind brisk and there was more than a little there were pony rides with Farm Animals on rain Friday evening, Hastings Arts and Events the Go and the Humane Society brought dogs Coordinator Maiya Merrick said the turnout for children to pet. for Hastings first Oktoberfest was fairly Merrick‘said the City of Hastings is not steady Friday and Saturday. ’going to let this year’s weather put a damper “Although the rain on Friday and cold on on plans for another Oktoberfest next year. Saturday may have held off some patrons, “We are looking at having another there were still people attending that were Oktoberfest next year and will be spending excited to listen to music, enjoy some food this week talking about any changes that need and stand around the fire pits,” she said. to be made,” she said. “One of the nicest The hearty souls who braved the weather quotes I heard from the weekend was by a had the opportunity to enjoy live music, singer and songwriter, Ralston Bowles, juried artisan vendors, food booths by four ‘Thank you to the City of Hastings for under­ local restaurants, and craft beer on tap. standing that musicians have a real talent to “The children’s activities turned out to be offer and are not just glorified DJs. ’ a big hit,” said Merrick. “A couple told me ‘We are from Thornapple Valley Church offered pump­ Kalamazoo and it was great to get away and kin painting and carving, while Jami’s Crafts, enjoy some of the music,” said Merrick. ‘We offered youngsters a chance to create beaded knew Ralston Bowles was playing, but we spiders. The Thornapple Players raided their had no idea Phil Madeira would also be out stores of costume and props so children could here. That set was magical. What a great town play dress-up and have their photos taken. you have here.’” Circle Pines Center helped children create by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The return of former district superintend­ ent Paul Blacken as the new varsity boys basketball coach highlighted the lineup card of coaches and teachers that the Delton Kellogg Board of Education presented at its regular meeting on Monday. Blacken retired from the districts top posi­ tion in June, but apparently was itching to be back on the sidelines. The board also approved the appointments of Heather Oom as a special education teacher, Dawn Fluty as a part-time food service worker, Carla Culbert as the DK High School credit recov­ ery teacher and Connie High as the Success Center Tutor for DK schools. Also recalled to a second grade teaching position was Beth Herington. The board approved filling the following athletic positions: Zoe Reynolds to varsity competitive cheer and Samantha Munsell as her assistant; Dan Phillips and Brett Bisset as assistant wrestling coaches; Jason Thomas as head middle school wrestling coach; Mike Mohn as varsity girls basketball coach; Chris Gillfillan as JV girls basketball coach; Rick Williams as freshman girls basketball coach; Seth Weldon to eighth grade girls basketball and Dayna Cantu to seventh grade girls bas­ ketball; Alan Mabie to the JV boys basket­ ball coaching position and Paul Krajacic to the Freshman boys basketball coaching spot; Jim Hogoboom and Mark Nabozny to the eighth and seventh grade boys basketball spots, respectively; and Sara Mast and Stephanie Diller to share as the middle school games managers. The school board heard a presentation by Director of Technology Thang Nguyen, who explained the successful preparations that have taken place for the increased use of technology in the schools. DK purchased, as part of its successful bond proposal in 2012, Chromebooks, iPads, IMacs, and PC works stations to help students transition to the uti­ lization of online learning tools and to assists teacher with educational tools. Nguyen extended accolades to two stu­ dents, Zeb Culbert and Lane Homister, who gave their time and experience with electron­ ic technology to assist in the unpacking, set­ ting up and distribution of 1200 Chromebooks, 190 iPads, 36 IMacs and two laptops. Middle School Principal Diane Talo remarked that several teachers were advanc­ ing their curriculum to utilizing and teaching with the new technological equipment/software. The board also received the Michigan Department of Education’s school ‘report card’, presented and explained by Talo. Talo provided powerpoint assistance in pointing out areas of improvements and con­ cerns to DK school administrators, as was identified by the State’s official scorecards. Talo noted that just about every school in the state received the same overall score but that individualized improvements were also tracked and used in comparison with pro­ gressive year scoring. Talo emphasized that overall the DK school district had sustained or improved in student educational achieve­ ments, as evaluated by recent testing param­ eters, however, those parameters were being changed next year. “This testing information will be the base­ line data for the statewide testing parameters starting with the spring test, a whole new test and we do not know what this test is yet. Also, the spring test will be the first time stu­ dents will take the testing online,” explained Talo. Additionally a new draft of the Transportation department handbook was reviewed by the board, with noted correc­ tions, to be placed on the board’s November agenda for approval. Finance committee chair Andy Stonebumer reported that the school was looking at replacing or repairing bus cameras at $1,200 per camera; that two buses would be liquidated; that the garage sale held last weekend to sell recently replaced school equipment, computers, furniture, etc. was modestly attended due to inclement weather and that another sale would be planned for the spring. Discussion was noted on possibly forming a golf team £t DK and that, the Delton Adult Theater Group would be renting a room in the upstairs of the elementary. Jim McManus reported that contingencies plans were being activated to address boiler and security issues, approved by school bond improvements. Also noted was the technical equipment working well, the new Public Announcement system was in place, a mas­ ter clock was installed and that a possible well project was in the works to desire if dig­ ging a new well or hooking up to the munic­ ipal water system would be the best choice for supplying the newly constructed conces­ sion stands. “We have a lot of ongoing projects from this summer,” said McManus, “but we are moving along. We are right on track with schedule.” Marsha Basset, board chair, reported that the Delton Education Foundation is gaining momentum and that the committee would be entering Strategic Planning session on Nov. 15 to begin identifying the structure of the organization. The Foundation received a tremendous boost in it’s beginnings with a $50,000 Delton Alumni donation that was matched by the Barry Telephone company, along with singular donations by Delton Rotary, that brought the Foundation’s begin­ ning fund balance to $120,000. Basset reported additional philanthropic gifts including a new scoreboard purchased by the Boosters Club for the middle school and a new sound system for the soccerfield, along with new uniforms for the wrestling team. Interim Superintendent Carl. Schoessel announced two issues to be on the November general election ballot: The non-homestead tax renewal and the three board positions that will be opening up due to end of term limits. The Delton Kellogg School board has three, four-year term/seats to replenish at this year’s November general election. Returning to run for the seat he has occupied the last four years is Andy Stonebumer. Also running to fill seats being vacated by Victor Haas and Ben Tobias, are four write in candidates; Robert Houtron, Sarah Austin, George Wetherbee Jr., and Dennis Donahue. Finally, the student count numbers collect­ ed on Student Count Day, Oct. 1, showed a DK student count of for grades kindergarten through 12 of 1323, down approximately 55­ 60 students from last year. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads �Page 14 — Thursday, October 23, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Nobody getting to six wins, but still big games ahead by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The chances are slim a five-win Thomapple Kellogg and Delton Kellogg var­ sity football team will qualify for the state playoffs, so the Trojans and Panthers are mostly playing the spoiler Friday night. The Trojans travel to Grand Rapids to take on 5-3 Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the final OK Gold Conference contest of the reg­ ular season. Delton Kellogg is heading to Kalamazoo to take on a 5-3 Kalamazoo United team. Delton Kellogg and Thomapple Kellogg are both currently 4-4, so a win would mean a winning record for the season. While there are unlikely to be playoff con­ tests for any of the local varsity football teams there are plenty of big games in the final week of the regular season. Hastings is hosting homecoming this week, looking for win number two when it takes on Ottawa Hills. The Saxons got their first victo­ ry last week, at Wayland, and have their last chance to win one at home. The Bengals are 3-5 overall but sport the same 1-3 mark in the OK Gold Conference as the Saxons, with both teams having beaten Wayland. The Saxons have scored almost twice as many points in their league contests as the Bengals have so far this season. South Christian looks to close out a perfect OK Gold Conference season as the outright league champions with a win over winless Wayland Friday. Constantine is looking to do the same in the final weekend of Kalamazoo Valley Association football, taking on winless Comstock. The Greater Lansing Activities Conference season ended a couple weeks ago, but there are still big games up this week for the Maple Valley Lions and Lakewood Vikings. Lakewood travels to face rival Ionia, which comes into the contest with a 4-4 record. “We know it’s going to be a battle. We’ll look to shake this loss and this disappoint­ ment off, and we’ll be ready for a war. That’s for sure,” Lake wood head coach Nick Boucher said. Maple Valley will play host to Dansville, a rival from its days in the SMAA (Southern Michigan Activities Association). Current Records Delton Kellogg Thomapple Kellogg Lakewood Maple Valley Hastings 4-4 4-4 3-5 3-5 1-7 OK Gold South Christian G.R. Catholic Central Thomapple Kellogg Ottawa Hills Hastings Wayland overall (league) 6-2 (4-0) 5.-3 (3-1) 4-4 (3-1) 3-5 (1-3) 1-7 (1-3) 0-8 (0-4) KVA Constantine Schoolcraft Kalamazoo United Delton Kellogg Parchment Comstock overall (league) 7-1 (4-0) 5-3 (4-1) 5-3 (2-3) 4-4 (2-3) 3-4 (2-3) 0-8 (0-4) GLAC Olivet Stockbridge Lakewood Leslie Maple Valley Perry overall (league) 6-2 (5-0) 5-3 (3-2) 3-5 (3-2) 3-5 (2-3) 3-5 (2-3) 1-7 (0-5) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Hastings 33, Wayland 8 Saxon junior quarterback Clay Coltson found room to run Friday, and helped lead the Hastings varsity football team to its first vic­ tory of the season. Coltson rushed the ball 12 times for 112 yards and two touchdowns as his team knocked off the Wildcats 33-8 in the rain at Wayland Union High School. The victory is the first for the Saxons under head coach Jamie Murphy, and the first OK Gold Conference win for the team since the middle of the 2012 season. Hastings took control of the game in the first half, getting a pair of touchdown runs from Coltson and two more from Andrew A crowd of Saxons including Drew Stolicker (31) and Abel Ramirez (77) team up to bring down a Wayland ball carrier Friday night. (Photo by Dan Goggins) Hastings’ Lee Stowe looks for room to run around the right side as teammate Andrew Gee (21) tries to block Wayland’s Logan Sevigny during Friday night’s OK Gold Conference match-up at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Dan Goggins) Gee. The Saxons built a 27-0 half-time lead. Gee had nine rushes for 42 yards, getting 20 of those yards on a touchdown run early in the second quarter to put his team up 14-0. Coltson scored the Saxons’ first points on a 40-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. He added a 1-yard touchdown run late in the first half. Gee also scored on a 2-yard run in the second quarter. Hastings’ kicker Jacob Westers drilled three of his four point-after kicks. The Saxons added six points to their lead with a 5-yard touchdown run by Lee Stowe in the third quarter. Wayland got its only points on a 15-yard touchdown run by Mason Evers, who also carried in the two-point conversion. Evers rushed 15 times for 75 yards to lead the Wayland attack. Wildcat quarterback Austin Bums didn’t complete a pass in the ball game, going O-for-3. . Coltson was l-of-4 passing, connecting with Alex McMahon once for a 14-yard gain. McMahon and Adam Post each recovered fumbles for Hastings and Jason Slaughter and Draven Pederson each intercepted a Wildcat pass to get the ball back for their offense. Gee had a big day on defense too, record­ ing ten tackles. McMahon and Ethan Hart had six tackles each for Hastings, while George Murphy and Sam Eastman each had five. Slaughter added 14 rushes for 39 yards for Hastings, and Stowe had eight carries for 31 yards. Schoolcraft 13, Delton Kellogg 0 The Panthers put up a fight against the number two team in the Kalamazoo Valley Association Friday. Delton Kellogg’s varsity football team fell to 4-4 overall this season with a 13-0 loss to visiting Schoolcraft. The Delton Kellogg defense only gave up one of the two touchdowns on the rainy, muddy night in Delton. Ricky Clark returned a Panther punt 55 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter, and scored on another 5 5-yard run in the third quarter. Kicker Pete Schultz hit the extra­ point following the first score to put his team up 7-0 at the half. South Christian 35, Thornapple Kellogg 23 A lot of things went right for the Trojans Friday night, but South Christian stymied the Trojan rushing attack to clinch at least a share of the OK Gold Conference championship. The Sailors topped the Thomapple Kellogg varsity football team 35-23 Friday night in a battle to two teams that were unbeaten in league play coming into the contest. South Christian upped its league record to 4-0 with the win. Connor Collier returned the opening kick­ off 92 yards for a touchdown for TK. Cole Cronkright, Jackson Bronkema and Gabe Kruisenga all intercepted Sailor passes. Kyler Podbevsek scooped up a South Christian fum­ ble. Even with all those things going right, the league champion Sailors still managed a two touchdown victory. Sailor quarterback Jon Wassink is talented enough to make up for a few mistakes, and the Sailor defense limited the Trojan rushing attack to 67 yards on 42 SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hasskl2.org THURSDAY, OCT, 23 TUESDAY, OCT. 28 4: 30PM Boys Fresh. Football 5: 00PM Girls Fresh. Volleyball 6: 00PM Girls Varsity Swimming 6: 00PM Girls JV Volleyball 7: 00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills HS (held at Houseman Field) Away 5: 00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball Quad @ MTK ' Away 6: 00PM Girls Varsity Swimming Grand Rapids Catholic Central @ YMCA Downtown Away Away Home Away Away THURSDAY, OCT, 30 FRIDAY, OCT. 24 2:00PM Boys Varsity Cross Co. Ovid-Elsie HS Regionals 2:00PM Girls Varsity Cross Co. Ovid-Elsie HS Regionals 7: 00PM Boys Varsity Football GR Ottawa Hills HS Sparta High School Allegan Public Schools Sparta High School Sparta High School Away Away Home 5: 00PM Girls Varsity Volleyball 6: 00PM Girls Varsity Swimming Hastings Quad Grand Rapids Union HS Home Away Times and dates subject to change SATURDAY, OCT, 25 9:00AM Girls Fresh. Volleyball 9:00AM Girls 8th A Volleyball 9:00AM Girls 7th A Volleyball Calvin Christian Inv. Away Wayland MS Conf. Invite Away Wyoming Jr. HS Conf. Invite Away MONDAY, OCT, 27 Barry County Invite (held at Barry County Fairgrouds) Home 5: 00PM Girls Varsity Cross Co. Barry County Invite (held at Barry County Fairgrounds) Home 4: 30PM Boys Varsity Cross Co. HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule Wanks ^This lVeek9s Sponsor: L Southside/ ■ Pediatrics 300 Meadow Run Drive, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 818-1020 • ww.southside4kids.com Go Saxons! lofts a pass over Wayland safety Eric Villarreal during Friday night’s Saxon vic­ tory at Wayland Union High School. (Photo by Dan Goggins) attempts. “They’ve got very talented athletes up front, big strong kids,” said TK head coach Chad Ruger of the Sailor defense. “They loaded up the box with us and closed all the gaps. They had some games that they played with their down linemen, loops and twists, that made our blocking compromised a bit. It took us a while to figure out what was going to work against them. “And further, they just have great athletes that run. They cover a lot of field and when you don’t consider a back-side kid a play­ maker when you’re running away from him, but they’re aggressive and fast and he’ll chase you down.” South Christian quarterback Jon Wassink tossed a 23-yard touchdown pass to Brandon VanSolkema to even the score after Collier’s return touchdown opened the game, and added a 30-yard touchdown run in the second quarter which put his team up 21-14 at the time. The Sailors led 21-17 at the half. Geff Plasman scored on a 59-yard run early in the second quarter to give the Sailors their first lead. TK answered with a 3-yard TD run by Collier and the second of Nick Iveson’s two extra-points. Iveson tacked on a 27-yard field goal in the final seconds of the first half. Plasman put the game away for the Sailors, scoring on runs of 15 and 42 yards in the fourth quarter. He had 17 rushes for 176 yards in the game. The first of those two touchdowns put the Sailors up 28-17. TK got back within a touch­ down thanks to a 5-yard touchdown pass from AJ Nye to Cronkright with a little over three and a half minutes to play. Collier led TK on the ground, with 19 rush­ es for 56 yards. Nye was 13-of-29 passing for 129 yards. He was intercepted once. Cronkright had a team-high six receptions for 59 yards and Nate Raymond added four catches for 35 yards for TK. Cronkright and Kyle Kraus had 11 tackles each to lead the TK defense. Ruger was pleased with how his defense created turnovers and created pressure which threw off Wassink and the Sailor passing game quite a bit. “They took a very good team to its limit tonight. I’m super proud of how they played. I asked them not to hang their heads. That’s a really good team and they gave them a really good football team,” Ruger said of his guys. Maple Valley 40, Galesburg-Augusta 14 The Lions were two or three touchdowns off their pace from the past two weeks, but they still piled up plenty of points to extend their winning streak to three games Friday. Maple Valley’s varsity football team improved to 3-5 overall this season with a 40­ 14 win at the home of former Kalamazoo Valley Association rival Galesburg-Augusta. Brock Weiler had two long touchdown mils in the opening quarter, and the Lions never trailed against the Rams. Weiler scored on a 54-yard run and a 68-yard run. He would fin­ ish the night with 16 carries for 252 yards. The Lion team had 391 yards rushing, with Frankie Urlich adding 19 carries for 139 yards. Urlich scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, one from three yards out and the other on a 28-yard run. He also had a pair of twopoint conversion runs for the Lions on the night. . Weiler also had a 2-yard touchdown run early in the second half, as the Lions upped their lead to 20-6. Maple Valley has averaged over 51 points a game over the last three games, all victories. Lion quarterback Beau Johnson only attempted one pass. It was picked off by the Rams’ Kaleb Hinton, who also led his team in tackles with 12. Holden Creller had a fumble recovery and Ryan Mudge an interception for the Lion defense. Mudge added a team-high ten tackles. Marcum Terpening had seven tackles and Creller four. The Rams managed 278 yards of offense, with 205 of that coming on the ground. Tristan Terry rushed 24 times for 135 yards and Andrew Forrest had nine carries for 80 yards. , Augusta recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown midway through the opening quarter and also got a 24yard rushing touchdown from Terry late in the third quarter. ' The Rams fall to 3-5 with the loss. Fowlerville 28, Lakewood 14 The winning streak came to an end Friday. Fowlerville scored two quick touchdowns at the end of the first half to erase a Viking lead and went on to a 28-14 victory over the Lakewood varsity football team playing its final home game of the season on Unity Field. Lakewood had won two in a row heading into the match-up with the Gladiators. Lakewood took a 7-0 lead on a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alex Salgat to Griffin' Quisenberry a little less than three minutes into the second quarter. Ben Dillon’s extra-point kick was good. He was 2-for-2 on the night. The Vikings were moving the football again soon after that score. They got to the Gladiator 20-yard-line, looking to go up two scores, but the drive stalled when a holding call pushed the offense back. Fowlerville took over and marched down the field, with the help of a long fourth down conversion on a fake punt, to score their first points on a 1-yard touchdown plunge by Mason Litz with 1:58 to go in the first half. The Gladiators used their time-outs, and stopped the Viking offense quickly to get one more scoring chance before the break and made the most of it. Four plays after getting the ball back, the Gladiators were in the end zone. Nick Gullett tossed a 12-yard touchdown pass to Brody Shrader and then Nick Semke tossed the twopoint pass to Gullett to put their team up 14-7 15 seconds before the break. “The guy just made a couple guys miss and they were in the end zone,” Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher said. “That was a big shift in momentum. We went from almost scoring to go up two scores and you turn around and they’re leading at half.” Fowlerville upped its lead to 21-7 with a 22-yard touchdown pass from Semke to Cameron Bronikowski late in the third quar­ ter, and Litz tacked on a three-yard TD run with 4:12 to play in the game. Lakewood got its lone second half touch? down on a 2-yard run by Salgat with 1:16 left in the third quarter, pulling within 21-14. ‘ Salgat was intercepted a couple of times in the fourth quarter, limiting the Vikings’ chances of a comeback. Fowlerville rushed for 250 yards in the. ball£an^MMMM^MMMB^|fe^te^s^l« 176 yards and the two touchdowns. “This is the most we’ve seen them commit­ ted to the run. Their offensive line was bigger and stronger than our defensive line. They got a push and they’d take their three or four yards a crack and continue to run behind that,” said Boucher. Lakewood moved the ball on the ground all right too. Salgat had 20 carries for 129 yards and Austin Kietzman rushed 17 times for 110 yards. . ' ; Boucher was very pleased with his offen­ sive line once again. Salgat was 4-of-11 passing for 31 yards. Fowlerville had 102 yards passing, split between Gullett and Semke. Kietzman led the Lakewood defense with eight tackles, and Scott Swift and Jacob Darling had seven each. Litz and Colin Callahan had the two inter­ ceptions for the Gladiators. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Shirlee’s Grands 27-7; Team Turkey 22-10; X-Women 20-12; Sue’s Team 19-13; Moore Cubed 15.5.16.5; Mexican Connexion 13-19; Look Insurance 13-19; 2 Guys and a Lady 13-19; Animal House 11.5-20.5; Coleman Agency 8-24. High Game - Derrick M. 259; Devin M. 213; Tammy 213. High Series - Derrick M. 704; Devin M. 550; Derek 545. 171-496. Good Games and Series Men - R. Boniface 203-521; H. Bowman 200. Tuesday Night Mixed Dave Ramey Photography 21; J-Bar 17; Double BS 15; Boyce Milk Haulers 11. High Game - R. Huebner 209; M. Wood 208; G. Hause 200; D. Blakely 188; M. Yost 188; M. Bryan 174; D. Wilkins 172; C. Steeby 162; B. Smith 153; B. Ramey 143; M. Burd 136. High Series - R. Huebner 567; G. Hause 501; M. Yost 486; M. Bryan 412. 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Huver Monday Mixerettes Nashville Chiropractic 22-6; Dewey’s Auto Body 18-10; Creekside Growers 17-11; Kent Oil 14-14; Dean’s Dolls 11-17. Good Games and Series - C. Hurless 144; N. Goggins 147-425; M. Rodgers 209-510; L. Elliston 174; K. Fowler 170-466; B. Anders 143-370. �. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23,2014 — Page 15 ' Pair of second half headers get Plainwell past Saxons Hastings junior Taylor Harding (17) pushes the ball past a Plainwell attacker during Saturday’s Division 2 District Final hosted by Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) by Brett Bremer another off a nicely placed ball into the mid­ Sports Editor dle of the Saxons goal mouth, to give the The Saxons suffered their worst loss of the Trojans the victory. season Saturday and it wasn’t that bad. Karklins headed in a kick from Luke Hastings varsity boys’ soccer team fell 2-0 Morrell to put his team up 1-0 with 16 min­ to Plainwell in the Division 2 District Final utes remaining in the contest, and then head­ inside Thomapple Kellogg High School’s ed in a ball from Ben Wagner with 11 minutes Bob White Stadium Saturday morning. remaining. The Saxons were 14-10 overall this season, “They got the tallest guy on their team to and two goals was the largest deficit the team get his head on the ball,” said Saxon head ever faced at the end of a game. coach Ben Conklin. It was the second season in a row that the “After talking with Garry Snyder their Saxons were downed in a district champi­ coach at our district coaches’ meeting he said onship game. he hadn’t gotten a headed goal all season and Davis Karklins scored on a pair of headers it happened in our game. He got two of them,” in the second half, one off a comer kick and Conklin said. The Saxons’ Alec Harden fights to get in front of Harper Creek’s Mitch Coon during Wednesday’s Division 2 District Semifinal in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Beavers had been able to clear away a couple Saxon comer kicks in the first few minutes of the second half, as Hasting put on a ton of pressure to start the final 40 minutes. Play was back and forth for much of the night, but the Saxons limited the Beavers’ scoring chances. Beck only had to make a couple of saves. Saxon spikers make it four wins in a row at Leslie Invite ~~ ■ The Saxons’ Justin Carlson tries to leap past Plainwell’s Joseph Fazio in the midfield during Saturday’s Division 2 District Final in Middleville. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) The Saxons’ Jack Longstreet (22) rushes over to celebrate Caleb Sherwdod fol­ lowing Sherwood’s goal in Hastings’ 1-0 victory over Harper Creek Wednesday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Area Soccer Club (TASC) TRYOUTS TASC Select Boys U15 - U19 Saturday, November 8, 10:00 -12:00 Pre-register for tryouts at www.thornappleareasoccerclub.com/pre-registration/ Get more info at: www.thornappleareasoccerclub.com The Saxon coach said that his guys had a bit of trouble defending free balls like the ones the Trojans scored on early in the season, but that the issue had been pretty much solved by the time the regular season wound down. Plainwell was helped by the wind at its back in the second half. “The wind really played a big factor in it for both teams. In the first half it kept the play on the ground a lot and some of the balls we sent forward on the wind just got past us,” Conklin said. “In the second half they had the wind. We had a harder time getting the ball cleared out and also playing forward, although we did have a couple good opportu­ nities. “ Saxon attacker Tyler Owen had a shot glance off the crossbar which could have cut the Trojan lead to 2-1 in the final minutes. Hastings had 12 shots throughout the contest, and six total on goal. Hastings keeper Peter Beck made nine saves at the other end. “It’s always heart-breaking to get beat that late into the season, to get to that champi­ onship game again and not get the win, espe­ cially for the guys that were there and didn’t get the win last season against East Grand Rapids,” Conklin said. “For us to get back to a district championship two years in a row, I think that speaks volumes for where Hastings soccer has come. There were few years before I started that were a little rocky. I had a year, 3-4 years ago, that was just a few wins on the season. To be able to keep getting those good opportunities to move on (in the state tourna­ ment) I think is good for our athletes and good for the program’s future that we have some relative success.” Hastings got to the district final thanks in part to a 1-0 victory over Harper Creek in the district semifinals in Middleville Wednesday. Caleb Sherwood stepped up toward the box and blasted a rebound from left to right into the back of the Bever net seven minutes into the second half for the game’s lone goal. .... - ~ For the fourth year in a row the hardware at Leslie went to Hastings. Hastings’ varsity volleyball team won the Leslie Invitational again Saturday, going 5-0 on the day with a 25-23, 25-12 victory over Bath in the championship match. The Saxons defeated Dundee, Charlotte and Vandercook Lake in pool play, then knocked off East Lansing 25-21, 25-15 in the Gold division bracket semifinals. Saxon head coach Vai Slaughter said her “team played great as a team for the entire day.” - hnniaD qilortTBD .H(TT~" Leading the Saxons at the net was Janessa Hodge with 31 kills, six blocks and ten block assists. Emmalee Yates and McKenzie Tesske each added another 18 kills while Erin Goggins and Christy Clark both added 16. Goggins also had nine aces for the day while Jillian Zull and Mary Feldpausch each had five. Feldpausch also had 16 digs. The Saxons are in Middleville tonight for the final OK Gold Conference quad of the season, taking on Wayland and Ottawa Hills at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Celebrate the SAXON SPIRIT PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY, OCT. 24 To show community support for our football team and the spirit of being a Saxon, Hastings City Bank is sponsoring a tailgate party with free grilled hot dogs, I chips and a drink to anyone before the game with Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the j main entrance to Baum Stadium at Johnson Field. The game will start at 7 p.m. �Page 16 — Thursday, October 23, 2014 The Hastings Banner Barker moves up to third in D3, Viking team 7th Lakewood junior Emily Barker (center) smiles from the medal stand, between Warren Regina’s Kendall Graces (left) and Spring Lake’s Anna Kramer, after placing third individually at the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals at Forest Akers East Golf Course Saturday on the campus of Michigan State University. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Cranbrook-Kingswood’s Cordelia Chan was the individual state champion, shooting 75­ Sports Editor Emily Barker liked to tell people she was 75-150 and Spring Lake’s Anna Kramer was the runner-up with a 78-75-153. all-state after her sophomore season. Kramer helped lead the Lakers to the team She placed ninth at the 2013 Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals, earning the first state title, as they fired a score of 338-321­ medal ever for a member of the Lakewood 659. Kramer’s Cranbrook-Kingswood team varsity girls’ golf program. She liked how was second with a 332-345-677. The Lakewood varsity girls’ golf team was “all-state” sounded better than “ninth”. This year she is going to be happy to share at the finals the third year in a row, and placed seventh. her place. Barker said*it took a lot of work to improve Barker moved up to third at the 2014 Finals, that were held Friday and Saturday at on her all-state finish from a year ago. “I put all my summer into golf,” she said. Forest Akers East Golf Course on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. “I took the lessons. I put the time in. When “I’m happy to say third,” Barker said. you put hard work in, you deserve to play “Third sounds better than fourth or fifth. well on these types of days. I put in more Third, that’s bronze! I’ll be happy to say third time. I worked on my short game, made some swing corrections, did all that fun stuff.” now, which is pretty cool.” She was a bit worn out as she waited for her Barker shot a 79 Friday and an 81 Saturday to finish with a 36-hole total of 160. medal Saturday. The cold, wind and rain com- Hastings junior Samantha Slatkin watches her tee shot fly on number 17 at Forest Akers East Golf Course Saturday afternoon during the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood senior Savanah Ackley taps in a putt on number three at Forest Akers East Golf Course Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) bined with her focus took a bit out of her over the two days. She had enough resolve to play some solid golf in the end. Barker had a tough stretch in the middle of her round, but scored pars on each of her last five holes. Lakewood also got a 79-81-178 from sen­ ior Kennedy Hilley, a 102-94-196 from senior Savanah Ackley, a 105-100-205 from sopho­ more Maranda Barton and a 107-99-206 from junior Taylor Hopkins. Viking head coach Carl Kutch was pleased to get four scores under 100 Saturday, includ­ ing the 94 from Ackley that was a new per­ sonal best 18-hole score in her final varsity round. “I had a couple long putts that I was very happy that went in (Saturday),” Ackley said, “because I hit them a little too hard. On (num­ ber two) I actually chipped it in.” Ackley had 13 fewer putts on Saturday than she did on Friday. “Obviously we preach that all year, to twoputt or better, so it’s a huge difference there,” coach Kutch said. “I’m very proud of her going out like that as a senior.” Hilley was the only Viking to not improve her score from day one to day two, but there was nothing for her to be down about. “Kennedy had a great two-day run as well, and I know she wanted to top yesterday’s round, but she has much to be proud of,” Kutch said. “Her four-year career has been very special.” It was the first appearance at the finals for Ackley, Hopkins and Barton, as well as Hastings junior Samantha Slatkin who was an individual qualifier for the event. Slatkin fired a 113-99-212 over the two days. “It was kind of scary and nerve-wracking, but it was fun,” said Slatkin. It was very different for her not to be play­ ing with her teammates, although she was happy a number of them came to watch her throughout the tournament. Slatkin wasn’t thrilled with Friday’s score, or how things got started Saturday. “A lot of my drives were going right, into the trees. I hit a lot of trees. That was my problem,” she said. Aiming more to the left and relaxing a bit Saturday helped her settle in. She putted much better as the day went on Saturday and that helped her improve her score. She hit about a 30-foot putt on number two which helped her relax on the greens quite a bit. Behind the top two teams Detroit Country Day shot a two-day total of 703, followed by Grosse lie 704, Lakewood 738, South Christian 743, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 744, Jackson Northwest 760, Marshall 780, Grand Rapids Christian 788, Dearborn Divine Child 824, Sturgis 828 and South Lyon East 831. Spring Lake had two girls finish in the top ten, with Ginnie Olszewski shooting an 83­ 79-162. She was one of four girls tied for fourth with 162s, joining Carleton Airport’s Olivia Reed, Warren Regina’s Kendall Graves and Forest Hills Eastern’s Henna Singh. Rounding out the top ten were Goodrich’s Taylor Harding (164), Forest Hills Eastern’s Megan Skoog (165) and Wayland’s AH Martus (166). First GLAC cross country titles awarded Lakewood’s Maranda Barton chips her ball out of the sand and onto the green on number three Saturday at Forest Akers East Golf Course during the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) FRIDAY, OCT. 24™ • 8 AM-5 PM SATURDAY, OCT. 25™ • 9 AM-12 NOON HYAA Football 50-lb. Cube $f?89 SALT Os NEW LARGER SIZE BAG! Rustbuster $^83 11 CUBE A) s4L High Purity Water Softener Salt 1-800-852-3098 269-945-5102 141 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings better water, pure and simple.® f : OPEN DAILY 8-5; SAT. 9-12^ Denker Family Owned & Operated ~ Rick Denker, Owner StY Stockbridge’s boys were great in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference jam­ borees this season, and were one point better Saturday at the league meet. The Panther boys and Leslie girls each fin­ ished off undefeated conference seasons in Stockbridge Saturday. The Stockbridge boys finished the day with just 18 points after scor­ ing 19 in each of the two league jamborees. Stockbridge had six guys in the top eight individually, led by senior Austin Fillmore who won every league race this year. He hit the finish line in 17 minutes 16.45 seconds. Maple Valley senior Andrew Brighton was one of two guys breaking up the Panther pack, placing sixth in 17:53.09, earning all­ conference honors in the process. Brighton led the Lion boys to a fifth-place finish in the league this season. Behind Stockbridge in the boys’ standings, Perry finished with 77 points. Lansing MIK WC 5th & 6th Grade Blue The Hastings fifth and sixth grade blue team defeated Pennfield # 1 30-14 Oct. 11 to up its record to 4-2. Scoring touchdowns for the Hastings team were Austin Bleam (65- and 45-yard runs), Drew Markley (15-yard run), and Collin Livingston (3-yard run). Bleam also finished the game with 185 yards rushing. Playing well on defense for Hastings were Hayden Smith (six tackles) Jordan Benedict (five tackles), Pay ten Miller (five tackles) and CJ Baldwin (four tackles). The Hastings team followed up that win with a 16-8 win over Lakeview #2 to finish the season 5-2 overall. Bleam (45-yard run) and Kirby Beck (10yard run) scored the two Hastings touch­ downs. The running backs had great block­ ing up from Jackson Dubouis, Owen Winegar, Grayson Patton, Gavin Patton, Mitch Eldred and Ashton Benson. Playing great on the defensive side of the ball were Benedict (five tackles and two sacks), Smith (five tackles and a fumble recovery), Miller (four tackles) and Baldwin (four tackles). Christian 81, Leslie 101, Maple Valley 137, Olivet 145 and Lakewood 156. “The team met their goal of placing fifth in the GLAC,” said Maple Valley head coach Tiffany Blakely. “It was close with Olivet and they ran really well against our three, four and five guys. I was very pleased that only 35 sec­ onds separated our second through fifth run­ ners.” That group for the Lions included Felix Pena-Collier 28th in 20:12.58, Jacob Brighton 29th in 20:15.19, Kodee Crouch 36th in 20:45.14 and Drew Allen 38th in 20:47.78. Crouch and Allen each ran person­ al record times to keep the group together. Lakewood’s leader, sophomore Tyler Schrock, was 14th in 18:31.14. The Viking team also had Andrew HansenMcClellan 24th in 19:22.51, Timothy Sweet 32nd in 20:37.83, Brody Jones 40th in 20: 56.89 and Andrew Mathews 46th in 21: 52.65. , Stockbridge had the first three runners in, with sophomores Jake Chapman (17:25.42) and Alan Baird (17:29.28) placing second and third respectively. The Panther team also had Nick Snider fifth in 17:47.90, Jack Youngblood seventh in 18:18.82 and Mitchell Lilley eighth in 18:20.28. The other guy in the top eight was Lansing Christian senior Trace Henderson who was fourth in 17:42.46. Leslie won the girls’ league championship with just 26 points Saturday. Olivet was sec­ ond on the day with 52 points, followed by Stockbridge 67, Perry 98, Lakewood 147 and Maple Valley 154. Leslie junior Haley Dack was the only girl to finish in less than 20 minutes, hitting the finish line at 19:36.40. Perry junior Katie Figueras was second in 20:39.72. Lakewood sophomore Davita Mater led her team, placing 19th in 22:37.74. Viking senior Brooke Stahl wasn’t far behind in 24th place with a time of 23:16.90. Lakewood also had Olivia Louthan 29th in 25: 39.93, Jacqueline O’Gorman 33rd in 26: 05.90 and Carley Bennett 38th in 27: 14.43. The Lion team was led by Emma McGlocklin, who set a new personal record (PR) with her time of 23:07.35, which put her in 22nd place. Leonie Konstandin also set a new.PR at 27:19.54, placing 39th. In between those two for the Lions Carlee Allen was 28th in 24’23.21, Alli Hickey 35th in 26:11.54 and Hannah McGlockllin 36th in 26:17.75. “The girls placed very well in the confer­ ence and as a team met their goal of closing the points gap between Lakewood and them­ selves,” Blakely said. Both teams return to action Saturday (Oct. 25) at Uncle John’s Cider Miller in St Johns for their respective regional races, the Lions running in Division 3 and the Vikings in Division 2. Sailors and Cougars top TK spikers at conference quad The Trojans took a set in each match Thursday at Grand Rapids Catholic Central, but just one in OK Gold Conference losses to the Cougars and South Christian Sailors. Thomapple , Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team fell to 2-6 in the conference with the two 3-1 losses. Amy Ziccarello had a team-high 19 kills for the Trojans, and Jenna Shoobridge added 18. Haley Alverson recorded 49 assists in the two matches. Makayla King led the TK defense with 39 digs and Lindsay Thomas chipped in 19. TK is at home tonight for the final league quad of the season, taking on Wayland and Ottawa Hills. Hastings will also face the Wildcats and Bengals in Middleville tonight. The Trojans were at home Saturday too, placing fourth at their own TK Invitational with a 2-3 record. Dahlke had a team-high 35 kills at the tour­ nament, with Ziccarello adding 26, Shoobridge 18 and Kelsey LeMay 11. Alverson and Dahlke had 48 and 42 assists respectively. Defensive leaders for TK were Dahlke with 43 digs, King with 31 and Thomas with 23. Kelsey Buller added six service aces and six blocks for points. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-10-30.pdf d2e92016692d9d986445305504b298c3 PDF Text Text Midterm election quiet locally Insurance costs hit county employees State finalists earn titles for TK, HHS See Story on Page 13 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 804879110187 ' Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 ANNER ************ ibrar/ Hastings P^UbraVV 227 E^ta^ 058h954 Hastings W 4«u Thursday, October 30, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 42 NEWS BRIEFS PRICE 750 Four vying for three seats on Hastings school board Green Street closed Friday night West Green Street in Hastings will be closed from South Broadway to Cass Street for trick-or-treating from 5 to p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. The Hastings Police Department will have a candy checkpoint on Green Street near the South Broadway intersection. The police department also will be pro­ viding hot chocolate; residents and trickor-treaters are invited to stop by. Jon Hart Winter parking regulations to be enforced With colder and snowy weather in the near future, the Hastings Police Department will start to enforce the city’s early morning parking restriction. For snow removal purposes, no on-street parking is allowed between 2 and 6 a.m. The police department will enforce the parking restrictions beginning Saturday, Nov. 1. Call the Hastings Police Department, 269-945-5744, for further information. Set clocks back this weekend Anyone who has lost sleep while creat­ ing a Halloween costume will have a chance to gain an hour of rest this week­ end when daylight saving time ends. The official time change is. at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. Daylight saving time will return March 8, 2015, when clocks will be moved ahead one hour. Leaf pick-up begins in city next week The City of Hastings will begin its fall leaf pick-up Monday, Nov. 3. Crews will begin in the Second and Third wards, south of State Street, then move north of State Street to finish pick­ up in those two wards. Crews will then head west into the First Ward on the north side of the Thomapple River. Finally, crews will finish in the Fourth Ward from Broadway to the west city limits. Residents should place leaves near the curb, but not in the street. Luke Haywood candidates were asked to respond to a brief by Sandra Ponsetto questionnaire regarding their background, Staff Writer When voters in the Hastings school district qualifications, experience, why they are run­ go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4, they will ning for a seat and their opinion on issues fac­ decide a four-way race for three six-year seats ing the district. (Note: Some responses were on the Hastings Area School System Board of edited for length). Education. Incumbent board president Jon Please give a brief description of your Hart and trustee Luke Haywood — who was background, including education, offices held appointed to the board after trustee Donna and personal information (e.g., How long Garrison resigned earlier this year and whose . have you lived in the district?. Do you have term .was set to expire Dec. 31 — will face children attending or who have attended challengers Jeffrey Kniaz and Rob Pohl. The Hastings Area Schools?!.. top three vote-getters will earn a seat on the liart: “’“My- sp- . . heilj) ■ card family board. have resided in Hastings smc& 1994. We have In order to provide voters with information, four children two who have graduated from HASS ... We have one senior and one sopho­ more both attending Hastings. I received my undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and my masters from Western Michigan University. I’m currently entering my 24th year with Hastings Mutual Insurance Company ...” Haywood: “I was born and raised in Hastings... and graduated from HHS in 1994 and MSU in 1998 with a bachelor’s in animal science. Volunteer experience: HHS agri-science advisory committee, Hastings FFA Alumni president ... parent volunteer for prom and homecoming ... I have five chil­ dren, Ethan graduated last year... Austin, jun- Rob Pohl ior at HHS, Devin, eighth grade at HMS[Hastings Middle School], Colton, 3 years, and Brenden, 2 years.” Kniaz: “I am a veteran teacher of 20 years and hold a master’s degree in special educa­ tion administration. I currently work at Wayland High School... I have three children, and will have children in Hastings Area Schools for the next 16 years.” Pohl: “Bachelor of arts in English ... WMU ... current president of the of Hastings Exchange Club, former president of Grace Lutheran Church. In 1Q98, I moved to See SCHOOL BOARD, pg. 5 Fair share takes majority of attention at county by Doug VanderLaan Editor t The exercise equipment they approved earlier this year for employees at the Barry Eaton District Health Department could come in handy for Barry County commis­ sioners who may have to bulk up as con­ tentious debate continues on the county’s portion of the health department. Of immediate concern at Tuesday’s coun­ ty board meeting was a $31,049 additional payment requested by the health department from the county’s contingency fund to shore up Barry County’s portion of a joint funding agreement with Eaton County that supports the two-county health district. “I will be the first one to say that I made a mistake last month when I voted to okay the health department budget,” opened Commissioner Jim Dull. “After this board told the health department that we were not changing our appropriation, they felt it nec­ essary to build the $32,000 [they were requesting] into their budget. “I didn’t look carefully enough to see that. I just looked at the numbers in their budget, saw they balanced, and approved it.” At issue is a formula based on taxable value and millage rate in each county that produces a ratio of financial responsibility for the health department operations. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown told commissioners Tuesday that calculations have placed Barry County’s responsibility at Democrats offering transportation Voters needing transportation to the polls on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, may call the Barry County Democrats for a free lift. The rides will be available no matter a voter ’s political persuasion and as long as the polls are open. Call the Thomas Jefferson Hall, 269­ 945-3345, to schedule a ride. 4-H Science Saturdays begin The first 4-H Science Saturday will be Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at the former Hastings library building across from the Extension office. Participants will be working with Lego robots and learning about sensors. New participants age 9 to 19 are welcome. For more information, call the MSU Extension office, 269-945-1388, or check the website, www.msue.msu.edu/barry. Jeff Kniaz A pair of queens Monday, Hastings High School staff discovered an error in the balloting process for homecoming queen, and Tuesday it was announced that two senior girls, Autumn DeMott and Mary Feldpausch, would share the crown. Friday evening, Autumn DeMott (above right) was crowned queen and Ryan Carlson was crowned king during the half-time ceremony of the football game against Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. After a review of the ballots Monday, Mary Feldpausch, (above left) escorted Friday night by her brother John Feldpausch and her mother, Kelly Feldpausch, also was named queen. The pair will share the honor for the rest of their reign which ends with the crowning of their successor during next year’s homecoming game. 37.9 percent and Eaton’s at 62.1 percent. Due to declines in taxable values, Barry County’s portion has trended downward. In 2012, Barry County contributed $431,049 as its share of responsibility, but then dropped it to $400,000 in 2013 due, in part, to budget con­ cerns. “Our share is not what it should be on the calculation used,” reported Brown, to which Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg said that, even with the $31,049 currently being requested by the health department, Barry County still would not be holding up its end of the bargain. Commissioners agreed that the age of the bargain made between the two counties may have some bearing on the discussion. Crafted in 1966, Barry and Eaton counties based their joint financial support of a two-county health department on population size only. At some point, which Brown could not identify, the formula changed to a taxable value and millage rate calculation. “This $432,000 [Barry County’s total con­ tribution to the health department’s $1.18 million budget] would be in line with the for­ mula, as in the past?” asked Commissioner Jim DeYoung. Assured that it was, though upcoming discussions between the two coun­ ties may lead to an adjustment in how the formula is calculated, DeYoung added his support. See COUNTY BOARD, pg. 10 �Page 2 — Thursday, October 30,2014 — The Hastings Banner . ” Hastings wraps up homecoming with a twist by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer There were the usual homecoming week activities at Hastings High School — hall decorating, float building, spirit contest, powder puff football, a parade and the crown­ ing of the homecoming king and queen dur­ ing half-time of the big game Friday. But, this year’s homecoming didn’t end after the tradi­ tional dance Saturday evening. According to high school principal Chris Macklin, high school staff discovered Monday that two different ballots had been used. One ballot listed the names in alphabet­ ical order and other did not. So, while No. 8 was clearly the winner on both ballots, the number was assigned to a different student on each, making it impossible to determine Continued next page Waving to spectators lining the streets are 2013 homecoming royalty Stephen Shaffer and Grace Bosma. Homecoming court members Mary Feldpausch and Ryan Carlson ride down Clinton Street during the 2014 Hastings High School homecoming parade. Homecoming court members Jacob Pratt and Clare Green wave to spectators along Clinton Street. With school colors flying, the Hastings High School color guard and marching band lead the 2014 homecoming parade down South Street. , . Homecoming court members Travis Hoffman and Grace Meade ride in the home' coming parade as it makes its way down Clinton Street. Homecoming court member Erin Goggins waves to spectators along South Street. Homecoming court members Abby VanDiver and Alec Harden ride in the 2014 parade. Homecoming court member Autumn DeMott waves to spectators along Clinton Street during the Hastings High School homecoming parade. The Thornapple Players will present a 15-year EVUE Featuring songs & dances from the last 15 years November 7 & 8 at 7PM and November 9 at 2PM All Proceeds ' font this show wi rSml° the C3Pltal campaign Fund foi Phase ii of the “ennisonperformin, ■ Arts Center ' In the Dennison Performing Arts Center 231 South Broadway in the Barry Community Enrichment Center. Tickets for all performances are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens, students and children. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Thomapple Arts Council at 269-945-2002 or purchased at the door. Seating is limited. THORRRPPLE P L R Y E R 8 -- Sarry.____ foundsdon The senior float features a “Jaws” theme, �' Continued from previous page which girl had actually won. Tuesday, Macklin announced to the school that both girls would share the honor going forward. “We’ve had the opportunity to talk to both of the girls and one of their moms,” said Macklin in an interview Tuesday, after it was announced that Mary Feldpausch would share the honor with Autumn DeMott, who was crowned during the half-time ceremony Friday night. “We will see that from this point forward they will both enjoy the privilege of being queen; they are both great kids and we want to do all we can to honor them both,” said Macklin, “They were both very gracious about the mistake and to each other; which is exactly how we anticipated they would be.” Winners of the 2014 homecoming spirit contests are: Hallway decorating — seniors, first place; juniors, sophomores, and fresh­ men, three-way tie; float building — sopho­ mores, first; seniors, second; juniors, third, freshmen, fourth; spirit days — seniors, first; juniors, second; freshmen, third; and sopho­ mores, fourth. Seniors were named the most spirited class followed by juniors, second; sophomores, third; and freshmen, fourth. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — Page 3 Delton Kellogg to fill three board positions by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg School board has three, four-year term seats to fill at this year’s Nov. 4 general election. Two seats are being vacated by Victor Haas and Ben Tobias and the third seat is currently held by Andy Stonebumer who is seeking to be re-elected. Until the official registration deadline, only Stoneburner had filed his intention to be a candidate. After that deadline, four candi­ dates filed their intentions to run as write-in candidates for the three open seats. All the candidates were asked to share their reasons for running for the elected seats of the school board. Below are their responses: **** Andy Stonebumer, age 41, of 11175 Three Mile Rd, Plainwell, shared that, “I have lived in the district my entire life. I am a graduate of Delton Kellogg. I have three children attending the district. I also am a business owner and have a strong understanding of the district’s finances. I received my Associates degree in Applied Science, from Kellogg Community College in 1993. “I am running again because, with over nine years of experience on the board, I believe that I have a lot to offer the district. I have helped negotiate many contracts and have implemented cost cutting measures to keep the district financially solvent.” When asked if he held any ideas for major issues in DK school district that he wants to help resolve, Stonebumer answered, “I would like to see DK pursue increasing enrollment through marketing to home school students witji online classes.” *** Sophomores won the class float contest with their “Willy Wonka”-themed float. Sarah Austin, age 37, of 12101 Kingsbury Rd, Delton, shared that, “I’m qualified because I am a concerned parent. I pay atten­ tion to what is happening in my kids’ school experience, and I care not only for the success of my children but for all of the children in this community. I have a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University. “I am running for a seat on the board because I believe a child’s education and school experience is so important in a child‘s upbringing. I appreciate what has to happen to make a school successful and I want to be a part of that. This is a good time in my fam­ ily’s life to take on this role and to contribute to my children’s school and community. I think the board and administration is doing a great j-b. I hope to be a part, of that aqd p^rt. of the coritin uingimpi ndgrowthat Delton Kellogg.” **** “The Wizard of Oz” is the theme for the junior class float. Dennis Donahue, age 53, of 12933 Gurd Rd, Delton, shared that, “I am married with three children. I have been a resident of Barry County since 2002.1 have served in the Army and have been employed by the Michigan Department of Corrections as a Parole/Probation Agent for 21 years. I am a member of the Michigan Army National Guard. I have a Bachelors degree in Sociology/Psychology from Grand Valley State University.” . ,t . Asked why he’s running for a board seat, Donahue replied, “I believe a strong school board is essential to the success of our stu­ dents in today’s job market. My background and experience will help foster a professional working relationship with all concerned members of the school district. The school board has a duty and an obligation to work closely with parents, teachers and administra­ tors to promote educational excellence, which is imperative to the success of the school dis­ trict and the students. As a parent of a Delton graduate and two children currently attend­ ing, I am aware of the important issues con­ cerning our school system and I will bring the dedication, desire and thoughtfulness needed to improve and strengthen our school. Donahue’s perspective of the current state of the school district included, “I see pover- Andy Stopeburner Bob Houtrow ty, technology, teacher/student ratio, parental involvement and funding as major issues that require our attention. We experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers and the num­ ber of families living at or below the poverty line is substantial. Offering a safe, secure, supportive and well-rounded educational environment is imperative for growth and success. Expanding apprenticeship and trade programs as well as strengthening and devel­ oping partnerships with Michigan colleges and universities are all issues that need to be addressed if we want our children to be suc­ cessful.” . kids, and that is the teachers and parents. **** George Wetherbee Jr., age 55, of 10575 Kingsbury Rd, Delton, has lived in Delton since 2012 and has seen his seven children attend Delton Kellogg schools. Wetherbee has been active in Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts of America, volunteered as a Little League cqach, .and has been a Naval instructor in mathemetics, electronics systems repair, lead­ ership, computer languages, and writing for six years. He has taught journeyman school and ERT Emergency Response Technician **** for the federal government. The Battle Creek Federal Center is his employer. He holds an Associates degree in general . Robert Houtrqw, age 68, of 1320 Bruce wood St., Delton noted his tenure as av studies, is a Microsoft engineer and journey­ teacher. “I am a retired teacher of 32 years man electrician with 2M certification. “I am running because I felt there is a need, with the Harper Creek School district and I am currently a real-estate agent. My qualifi­ church people expressed I would be good at cations include being a certified national it. I decided to give it a try. This is my first trainer in three different persuasions, Love time running. “I’d like to see a return of the vocational and Logic programs, the Mathmentic Center of Occuptional Research and Development, education system because not everybody needs a" college. I’d like to expand it to and the Learning Styles Network. “I hold a Bachleor’s degree in Mathemetics include basics and then include new pro­ and Psychology, and a Master’s in secondary grams, like microminiature repairs for com­ school administration from Central Michigan puters.” University.” When asked why he is vying for a board seat, Houtrow replied, “This is my first time running for a school board position. I believe DK schools are good. The high school is ranked in the Top 50 in the state and people don’t know that. We have a lot of kids that go into skilled trades training and over 30 per­ cent go into Advanced Placement classes. I want to see Delton grow, I want to see the good stuff shown. “We have financial issues and I believe the way to solve these issues is to get more kids enrolled and to help publicize the district. It’s a good school and people need to know about it. We should work on learning how to pro­ mote the district more. We have to get the word out. I have big goals: a longer school year, outcome measurements requiring a longer investment time, and more time for faculty with kids to increase student learning. People that are the closest to students are the most important ones tasked with educating GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. MIDDLEVILLE CALEDONIA 500 Arlington Street 269.795.3550 9820 Cherry Valley Road 616.891.3550 Complete Auto Repair coof»ef9thre:s UP TO s14O IN REBATES Members of the Hastings FFA Chapter ride a float in the 2014 Hastings High School homecoming parade. ! uptoMQ00 !! I Cooper Tire 11 i Pre-Paid Visa Card j i On select tires Through October 31st. $7fl Up to a f V 00 Tires 2000 Instant Rebate On select tires With 4 tire purchase with alignment. • 24 Hour Towing • Lockouts • Jump Starts • FREE Loaner Cars • Snow fires Available �Page 4 — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Health insurance hits county employees in the pocketbook Foggy outlook Leaves fall rapidly amid morning fog Thursday, Oct. 24. Much of the foliage that lingered on trees throughout the warm, sunny weekend has fallen this week. Much colder weather, possibly bringing snowflakes, is predicted for the rest of the week and coming weekend. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, ,1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Banner Feb. 4, 1960 United Fund board Barry County’s Probate Judge Phil Mitchell, (seated, second from left) is the newly elected chairman of the Barry County Community Chest Board which coordinates the annual United Fund campaign. He was photographed at the board’s recent annual meeting with other members. The members include (seated, from left) George Schaibley of Woodland; Judge Mitchell; Elmer Brown of Middleville; Charles Finkbeiner of Middleville, who served as chairman last year; Milford Mason, county fund drive chairman and. principal of Middleville high school; (standing) Roy Walters of Delton; Glenn Brovant of Freeport; Richard Blough of Freeport; Marc Squier of Middleville; Nelson Brumm of Nashville; Harold Kermeen of Middleville; and Robert Scott of Hastings. Board members include rep­ resentatives from the major communi­ ties in the county. Mr. Bob’s Photography. Have you met? Where Wayne Kidder has the most fun is difficult to determine. He loves his family and spending time with wife, Lori, and their two grown chil­ dren and three grandchildren. But then there’s his theater life in which Kidder has been engaged with the Caraway Street Ministry for children at Peace Church in Middleville for more than 30 years. There’s also his life behind the microphone where, for the past 10 years, Kidder has been the public address announcer for every home football and basketball game of the Hastings High School Saxons. All of that doesn’t even factor in the 38 happy years he’s spent at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company where, for the past 23 years, part of his job has been to help organ­ ize and lead trips around the world that the company offers its top-performing sales staff members. “We’ve been to London, to Scotland, and to Rome,” Kidder, 60, marvels of his time at the company and realizing that it may be easier to tell a visitor where he’s not yet been. “I started at Hastings Mutual as a file clerk during the summer, and we just walked by the workstation I used 38 years ago. Of course, back in those days it was just rows of desks, and everything was done on paper.” That must have been a stunning sight for a kid who attended the one-room Wood School outside Freeport through third grade. “My dad used to stop by early in the morning to start the fire in the woodstove,” recalls Kidder of his early school days. “Some days it was so cold in there that we’d all sit around the woodstove and the teacher would read us stories just to keep us alive. When the district merged with Middleville, I moved to a four-room school and that was like moving to New York City.” Those experiences may have been why Kidder has such a deep feeling for educa­ tion. Job opportunities were scarce, though, when he graduated from Western Michigan University in 1976, and, after the closest teaching job offer came from South I >akota, Kidder accepted Hastings Mutual’s offer to return as a full-time file clerk. But that does­ n’t mean Kidder’s interest or talent in the education field has evaporated. Teaching and working with children is Wayne Kidder what’s brought Kidder so much enjoyment with his church’s Caraway Street Ministry. This, week he’s been quelling stage fright as his group gets ready for its final production Saturday at 4 p.m. of ‘Over the Rainbow,’ a “Wizard of Oz” adaptation that teaches chil­ dren the value of following the -right road. That will be followed by a trunk-or-treat event at 5:30 p.m. “I’m the Tin Man because I’ve got a tin ear,” laughs Kidder, referencing a childhood nerve disease which today requires hearing aids in each ear. “We [Lori and I] both start­ ed when our kids were in it, and it’s still a message I enjoy delivering to children.” Kidder delivers an upbeat and passionate message as a sports announcer, as well, and has built a reputation among fans of being eminently courteous and respectful of visit­ ing teams. “Hey, a good play is a good play, no mat­ ter who makes it,” he shrugs. “I just love being involved, and it gives me a chance to channel my inner Ernie Harwell.” . Outwardly, he channels a passionate love and respect for everyone he encounters. For that gift to his community, Wayne Kidder is truly a Barry County Bright Light. What makes me laugh: Somebody with a quick wit and good one-liners. Favorite musician: Sugarland. If I could have a do-over: I might have pursued teaching. Living person I most admire: My moth­ er, Midge Kidder. She’s 90, she’s meek, she’s a good person. Best trip: Switzerland. Boyhood hero: Al Kaline. I think he could still play for the Tigers. Favorite author: John Grisham. When I was last inspired: After our last production of ‘Over the Rainbow.’ It felt good to be part of something that challenges kids to be on the right road. Talent I wish I had: I wish I could sing or play something. Characteristic I most admire in others: Honesty and a . sense of humor. I like to laugh, I like people who can make me do that and who are also consistent. What I want to be when I grow up: Ernie Harwell. Why I didn’t go into the ag field: Farming keeps you off the golf course. Idea of perfect happiness: Being around my family. Greatest achievement: The insurance industry’s CPCU designation. It takes a lot of study. Greatest sports moment: The Tigers winning the World Series in 1968. It just so happened we didn’t have school on the day of the seventh game. I got to watch Mickey ' Lolich beat Bob Gibson. My life goal: To get a hole in one, I will get one. I’ve already had a couple where the hole was the day before. Best thing about Barry County: You can live in a farming community and have access to all the benefits of bigger commu­ nities around you. People are honest in their faith and in their beliefs. Each week the Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll pro­ vide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volunteer work, a fun­ loving personality, the stories he or she has to tell or for any other reason? Send infor­ mation to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. At last week’s county board meeting, the Barry County Health Care Cost Containment Committee’s Julie Ingle and Stephanie Lehman requested the county to opt out of Public Act 152, the state legislation that caps health premium increases governmental units are obligated to pay for their employ­ ees at 2.3 percent “We were told that the cost of insurance premiums has increased from 2014 at a rate of about 15 percent,” said Ingle, a probation officer, who’s also the president of the coun­ ty employees association. Ingle went on to relate her concerns that county employees would be expected to pick up the balance of the health premium increase for the new year. By choosing to opt out, Barry County officials could elect to pick up a larger por­ tion of that 15 percent increase for its employees. “The reality is that the employees of Barry County are once again being asked to take more out of their paychecks for less cover­ age,” said Ingle. County Administrator Michael Brown, who’s also a member of the cost containment committee, tried to explain the problem for commissioners. “There once was a variety of plans, but the government tried to restrict them to a group, much like a bronze, silver and gold arrangement,” pointed out Brown. “The idea was to make it easier to compare plans between companies, the true difference being the cost of premiums.” Ingle went on to tell commissioners that, despite the benefit in bringing plans down to a more manageable level, the government has not sidestepped huge increases in premi­ um costs for any of the plans. “We’ve tweaked everything,” said Ingle of the effort to design an affordable plan for county employees. “Now, it doesn’t matter if you change your deductibles or co-pays — it’s still a high increase in premiums.” This is a story that could be repeated again and again since national health care is driv­ ing up the costs and impacting premiums for everyone who has coverage through an employer. Now, less than four years after the implementation of national health care, our county employees, along with municipal employees through, the country are feeling the financial strain that companies have been struggling with for years. Experts warned us that, once Obamacare would be made available to more than 45 million more Americans without a solid rev­ enue stream to support that increase, it would drive up costs for everyone who already has coverage. The Affordable Care Act legislation was flawed in that both political parties weren’t involved in the process, so the law turned into a political nightmare. Now, members from either party don’t want to touch it, especially as special interest groups swoop into an election year and, effectively, impose a shutdown of any progress on what’s become a crisis issue. As politicians face a mid-term election that could ultimately change the power base in Washington, D.C., no one wants to talk about issues resonating in real-town America for fear that those issues might impact the election. Our leaders are putting off making major decisions until after the election and until that small window of opportunity opens before they start their campaigns for the presidential election of 2016. In the meantime, real-town America con­ tinues to suffer with a flawed national health insurance program because politicians see negotiations as a hot-potato issue too risky to touch. The United States currently spends an estimated $2 trillion annually on health care expenses, more than any other industrialized nation. According to data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the U.S. spends 2 1/2 times more than the OECD average, yet ranked with Turkey and Mexico as the only OECD countries without universal health coverage. The report also revealed an increasing number of U.S. businesses that are becoming less competitive globally because of the bal­ looning health care costs. “When President Obama signed health care reform into law in March of 2010, it was supposed to include measures aimed at making health care costs less expensive and more accessible, including upgrades to gov­ ernment run Medicare and Medicaid,” read the OECD report. Yet, reforming the system has been so politically divisive that companies and indi­ viduals purchasing health insurance cover­ age haven’t seen the advantages in a nation­ al health care program — and they certainly haven’t seen that decrease in cost. So what can we do to solve some of the problems that the Affordable Care Act has acerbated? I don’t think the answers will be found in the halls of Congress. The answers will only come from the private sector, from professionals who have years of experience in the industry. It will still take strong lead­ ership at the top, though. Our leaders must realize and must admit that calling on the experts is the only way to find a formula to fix the system before it threatens our econo­ my. As more Americans are required to put more of their disposal income into health care, it leaves less and less money to spend on everything else. It’s not difficult to see how that can slow down the health of an economy. Currently, the United States spends more than 17 percent of its gross domestic product on health care. That’s more than any other developed nation. According to the nonparti­ san Congressional Budget Office, it’s esti­ mated that the number could rise to more than 25 percent by 2025 if changes aren’t made in the law. “Access to employer-sponsored health insurance has been on the decline among lower-income workers, and premiums for workers have risen 114 percent in the last decade,” according to a recent Kaiser Foundation report. Esteemed investor Warren Buffett was asked by a CNBC commentator not long ago if he would be in favor of scrapping Obamacare and starting over. “Without changes to America’s health system, average citizens will suffer,” Buffett responded. “We have a health system that, in terms of costs, is really out of control. And, if you take this line and you project what has been happening iiito the future, we will get less and less competitive. So we need some­ thing else.” Now that we’ve seen the impact of the legislation, some economists are portraying the law as the biggest tax in our country’s history. So it should be no surprise to county offi­ cials or any company in the area providing health insurance that health care costs will continue to grow, leaving employees with higher premiums and deductibles while put­ ting more pressure on out-of-pocket expens­ es if nothing is done to control ballooning costs. As county officials review similar employee requests for help in meeting high­ er health insurance premium costs, they must understand that every company in Barry County and across the country is evaluating its position on being able to offer employees a complete health care package while still remaining competitive in what’s become a global marketplace. As a business owner and provider of health insurance myself, I feel the pain of county employees and understand the predicament they’re in, but the problems aren’t going away. We’re in a health care cri­ sis that demands strong leadership and the willingness to bring both parties together to find answers for all Americans. So what should Barry County leaders do? If the county board accepts the employees’ proposal and takes off the cap offered by the state to protect local governments from ris­ ing health care costs, then it sets a precedent. So, it’s imperative that county officials either be willing to make budget adjustments in the future or hold the line on increasing benefits. Most importantly, we must demand that our elected officials do something to make the system work for all of us, or it will con­ tinue to plague our nation in the years to come. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics October 31st • 5:00 — 8:00PM Community Baptist Church 502 E Grand St., Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — Page 5 School crossing to move to south side of Hastings by Sandra Poiisetto Staff Writer A school crossing on North Broadway at Grant Street will be removed Monday, Nov. 10, and move to a new location on South Hanover Street (M-37) at Grand Street In his report to the Hastings City Council during it regular meeting Monday evening, Hastings City Police Chief Jeff Pratt said the crossing on North Broadway Was being closed due to the low number of children using the cross walk. “We’ve had very [few] students using that crosswalk at Broadway and Grant,” he said. “In fact, there were two weeks when there were no students that used that crosswalk at all.” At the request of Hastings Area Schools and the city police department, Michigan Department of Transportation agreed to the new crosswalk where numerous children cross M-37. Pratt said communications will be sent to parents of students at Northeastern, Southeastern and Central elementary schools explaining the change. “We want everybody to be aware that the change will take effect Nov. 10.” said Pratt. In other business, the council: • Approved a request from Boy Scout Evan Smelker to place a flag collection box in Hastings City Hall as part of his Eagle Scout project. Smelker told the council the box would be one of three placed around the city to collect worn and old flags for proper dis­ posal by the American Legion. • Approved a request from Carol Vogt of the Hastings Christmas Committee to hold the annual Christmas in Hastings celebration Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, includ­ ing the Christmas parade at 2 p.m. Dec. 6. • Agreed to write a letter of support to the Public Service Commission on behalf of HandsOn Battle Creek, which has filed an application to be Barry County’s 211 commu­ nity resource information and answering point. 211 allows callers to access health and human services information. Hastings is cur­ rently served through HandsOn, but other areas in Barry County are not. Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes had sent a letter to the council saying she sup­ ported the change. • Held a second reading on and adopted an ordinance to remove the growing-season time limits on noxious weeds and grass. The new ordinance allows the city to enforce its nox­ ious weed and grass ordinance year-round. • Approved the allocation of $38,700 from the Riverside Cemetery Fund and charging the city’s sewer and water fund of $49,200 for the work because the water main adjacent to Riverside Cemetery on West State Road will eventually become part of a loop to serve the northwest quadrant of the city. Trustee Brenda McNabb-Stange cast the sole dissenting vote. “We’re spending money on something we don’t need and may not be needed for several years,” she said. “It’s not in the budget. If we want it, we should consider it in the budget next year.” • Awarded Dig-It Inc. the contract to per­ form directional bore and placement of pipe for the water main project. McNabb-Stange again cast the sole dissenting vote, “for the same reason.” • Extended the $1 per year, 20-year lease for the railroad easement on the property behind McDonald’s on West State Street and assigned it to KABB Management, which will be taking over the franchise when current owner Al Jarvis retires Oct. 31. • Approved and authorized Mayor Frank • Campbell and Clerk Tom Emery to sign a permit, under the Metro Act, to allow the con­ struction of additional telecommunications infrastructure by MEL • Approved and authorized Campbell and Emery to sign an easement with officials from Walgreens and Geenan DeKock Group for placement of a sculpture and planter at the comer of State and Broadway. • Awarded a bid to GreenMark of Hastings for a snowblower attachment in the amount of $5,182. •* Scheduled a workshop for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, to receive an audit report from the independent auditor for the fiscal year that ended June 30. SCHOOL BOARD, continued from page 1 Hastings ... and started my company: Vintage Building and Restoration Inc. I have two chil­ dren who have graduated from Hastings High School, and one child who is currently a sophomore. My wife, Lisa, is a teacher at Hastings High School.” Ifyou are an incumbent, how long have you served and what are the dates of service? Hart: “I’ m the current board of education president of the Hastings Area School System, serving my third year as trustee. I was elected to the board to a one-year interim position following a trustee’s resignation ... and then elected by the public to serve the remaining two years of the term in 2012 ...” Haywood: “I was appointed in July this year to fill a vacant seat on the board.” Kniaz: “If elected, this will be my first office held.’ Pohl: [No response] Why are you running for a seat on the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education? {/Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: •All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 Hart: “We’ve made great progress as a school system in the past several years with key accomplishments including: Rebuilding a positive fund balance, establishing a positive working relationship with the HEA [Hastings Education Association] as demonstrated in our last negotiation with no outside interven­ tion, rebuilding the administration leadership team and hiring our current superintendent Dr. Carrie Duits, and executing our Dynamic Plan...” Haywood: “I would like to contribute to our school system and help make it the school of choice for all students in our area. As a graduate of Hastings, I would like to give back to the community and the school that gave me an excellent education ... it is very important for me that our school remains strong and vibrant...” Kniaz: “I am running because I will have children in the district for the next 16 years. I believe that my classroom experience and administrative training, combined with my vested interest in the long-term health of the district make me uniquely suited to the school board.” Pohl: “I care about Hastings, and I care about the students. The past few years have been filled with acrimony between the HEA and the school board. This has resulted in negative press, and high turnover in both edu­ cator and administrative positions. I believe ... students need a safe, consistent environment in order to maximize their potential. I’d like to help build a positive relationship between the school board, administrators, and the teachers ...” ■ What, in your opinion, are the 'most impor­ tant issues facing Hastings Area Schools? Hart: “Broadly speaking, the most impor­ tant issues ate the strategic issues outlined in our Dynamic Plan: curriculum, csmmunication, resources (human and financial), and infrastructure. We are continuing to make good progress with our focus on executing our Dynamic Plan.” Haywood: “We need to prepare our stu­ dents for the future, whether going to college or into the work force. We must offer our indi­ vidual students opportunities so that everyone can find the necessary tools to plot their course ... I would like to help ... expand our courses for our students as well as partnering with local businesses and industry to help them fill their needs.” Kniaz: “The most important issues facing the district are the state of the facilities and the budget. Our students are a source of com­ munity pride and deserve buildings that are also a source of pride. Budgeting in post­ Proposal A Michigan is a major challenge and needs to be handled carefully and with an eye toward how each dollar benefits students.” Pohl: “Student safety and student achieve­ ment need to be top priorities; and these pri­ orities are greatly affected in a negative way by decaying facilities and employee turnover. Students need to learn in a place where they are not distracted ... Students need to feel safe ... through the installation of secure entrances, and ... by knowing that trusted mentors and confidants will remain at the school, taking an interest in their well-being.” What is your opinion on the proposed bond issue? Hart: “We are striving to do everything we can to ensure safe, secure and caring physical environments improving safety, learning and educational outcomes for all of our students. I intend to do everything I can as board presi­ dent to modernize and upgrade facilities with special emphasis on our 1917 structure.” Haywood: “I think that updating all of our educational facilities to create a safer and more caring learning environment is critical to help our students remain competitive. We need to modernize and remodel our aging facilities and provide additional opportunities for our students. If we invest in our facilities we are investing in our students ...” Kniaz: “I support the bond proposal with­ out reservation. Our students deserve safe and secure buildings that prepare them for success in the modem world. Our facilities are crum­ bling and long overdue for renovation.” Pohl: “It is a necessity. Aging infrastruc­ ture needs to be updated. Secure entrances area must. Current facilities are inefficient, unsafe, and are, in many cases, an eye sore that reflects poorly on the community. Students, administrators, and educators, need and environment where the focus can be on the students, and student achievement.” School support proves Barney will be an asset To the editor: I am writing this letter to support the can­ didacy of Michael Barney for Barry County Commissioner from District 6. While I was a central office administrator at Delton Kellogg Schools, Barney, as a sup­ portive community member, was a major contributor during our long-range planning effort.- He followed that up by helping our school community organize, along with our consultants from Kingscott Associates and from Miller Davis Co., a successful facility bond election. We are reaping the benefits daily from that supportive community elec­ tion. Michael Barney cares deeply about his community and would be a major asset to the board of county commissioners. His varied experience and desire to serve make him a very good,candidate. I give him my unquali­ fied support for his candidacy. Paul Blacken, Delton Barney will be dedicated public servant for District 6 To the editor: I write this letter in support of Michael Barney for the District 6 seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. I support his candidacy because of the vast manage­ ment experience and sound judgment he will bring to the county board. He has worked and lived many years in the 6th District and has served on the Barry County Zoning and Planning Board. He was chairperson of the successful effort to pass What do you bond issues for Delton Kellogg Schools, which provided needed resources for stu­ dents. He also is actively involved in his local neighborhood association. The citizens of Barry County will gain a hardworking, fair-minded and dedicated pub­ lic servant with the election of Michael Barney to the county board. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interac­ tive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabu­ lated and reported along with a new question the following week. Last week: More than 30 students in two suburban Detroit high schools are facing felony charges for “sex­ ting.” A Barry County judge has been warning local high schoolers that emailing sexually explicit photos could bring up to 20 years in1 prison. Does the current law need to be more lenient? 39% 61% Yes No Joann Ratza Werner, Bellevue For this week: A nurse returning from treat­ ing Ebola patients in Sierra Leone threatened to sue New Jersey for imposing an “inhu­ mane” 21-day quarantine, even though she had twice tested negative for the disease. Was the quarantine a good preventa­ tive measure or a political over­ step? □ Good prevention □ Political overstep The Hastings Area School District will be holding a Community Forum to discuss facility needs and potential solutions on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 at the High School Lecture Hall Held from 6:30 to 8:00pm �Page 6 — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77590442 Worship Together Terry J. Hall Charles Wightman Hendershott ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly, schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. HASTINGS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Danny Quanstrom, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Aw ana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www. country chapel umc.org for more information. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ ABUNDANT LIFE munion (each week). The Rec­ FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias A Spirit-filled church. Meeting is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. at the Maple Leaf Grange, The church phone number is Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria 269-795 2370 and the rectory Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. number is 269-948-9327. Our Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 church website is http:// a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. trax.to/andrewatthias. We are Jesus Club for boys & girls part of the Diocese of the Great ages 4-12. Pastors David and Lakes which is in communion Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone with The United Episcopal is Someone Special.” For Church of North America and use the 1928 Bookuf Common -information ' call 616-731 5194. Prayer at all our services. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST HOPE UNITED CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, M-37 South at M-79, Rev. MI 49058. Pastor MarkPayne. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church Office Phone: 269-.945.9574. phone 269-945-4995. Church Sunday, Schedule - Worship: 9 Fax No.: 269-818-0007. a.m. Tradditional & 11 a.m. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Contemporary (Nursery Care is Linda Belson. Office hours, available through age 4); Adult Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ Sunday School 10 a.m.; PreKday 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday 5th grade Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; UpRight Revolt Youth Morning: 9:30 am Sunday Ministry (6th-12th grades) 5:30­ School; 10:45 am Morning 7:30 p.m. Share the Light Soup Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Kitchen serves a FREE meal Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. EVERY Tuesday from 5:00­ Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible GRACE LUTHERAN Study at the church. Wednes­ CHURCH day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ Discover God’s Grace with us! viously Pioneers) (meal Holy Communion Every Sunday! served) (October thru May); 6 Sunday, November 2, 2014 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 Adult Special Needs Group) and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: (Oct. thru May). pre-school - adult @ 8;45 a.m. Nursery Available-. November 2 - Men’s AA 7:00 p.m. Novem­ COMMUNITY BAPTIST ber 3 - Women of Faith 6:30 CHURCH p.m. November 4 - Worship A Community of Christ follow­ Committee 6:30 p.m.; Brothers ers who Glorify God, Strength­ of Grace 7:00 p.m. November 5 en one another and Transform - Word Watchers Bible Study our World. 502 East Grand 10:00 a.m.; Sarah Circle - 7:00 Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 p.m. November 6- Youth Hand­ a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 bells (Clapper Kids) 3:45 p.m.; a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Adult Handbells (Grace Notes) Thursday: Bible Study & 5:45 p.m.; Vocal Choir 7:15 Prayer 7 p.m. For information p.m.. Location: 239 E. North about other ministries and St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or opportunities contact Pastor 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Jim Hess or the church at (269) Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org 945-9217; or email pastor- jim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Church for All Ages 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Pastor Case VanKempen. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Wor­ ship; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service. Nursery, Children’s and Adult Sunday School available. Visit us online at www.firstchurchhastings.org This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Fiexfab Hnmings ST 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 AMHWIDESUFPUM GULF BREEZE, FL - Charles Wightman Hendershott, age 89, of Gulf Breeze, FL and summer resident of Hastings Point, Gun Lake, MI, a descendant of early pioneers in Barry County, passed away October 27, 2014, in Grand Rapids, Kent County. He was bom March 31, 1925 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Charles was the son of Robert Isaac Hendershott, Jr. of Hastings, MI and Verna B. Clemens Hendershott of Constantine. He attended McGill University in Montreal and graduated from Columbia University in New York with a B.S. degree in chemical engineering in 1950 and an M.B.A. in 1952. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Charles spent his 37 year career with American Cyanamid Co. and CYRO Industries working in different divisions in Canada and the United States. He retired as the manager of the plastics plant of CYRO Industries in Sanford, ME in 1989. During his working career, Charles was active in civic and professional organizations serving as the president of the chamber of commerce in both Niagara Falls, Ontario and in Sanford, ME, was a member of the board of directors for the State of Maine Chamber of Commerce and was the chair of the Private Industry Council of Maine. He also served as president of the United Way in Niagara Falls, ONT and Sanford, ME. He was a member of the Professions meers Association of Ontario and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He was also Vice President of the Niagara Falls Club and a member of the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in September 1943 and was honorably discharged in September 1946. He served in the 82nd Airborne, 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment and participated in the D-Day Invasion in Normandy, Operation Market Garden in Holland, The Battle of the Bulge and The Battle of the Rhine. He was a member of the Army of Occupation in Berlin. He received two Bronze Stars and numerous medals for each campaign in which he fought. Charles was married to Jacquelynn McCready Vizzini on May 12, 1955 in New Orleans, LA. He was predeceased in death by his father, Robert I. Hendershott, Jr. of Hastings and Montreal West and his mother, Verna Clemens Hendershott of Constantine and Montreal West; his brothers, Robert I. Hendershott III of; Galveston, TX and Frederick William Hendershott of Princeton, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelynn M. Hendershott of Gulf Breeze, FL; daughters, Lindsey G. Windrow of Pensacola, FL and Anne Clemens Hendershott of Palenville, NY; granddaughters, Ashley Windrow and Brittany Windrow of Pensacola, FL; sister, Evelyn Hendershott of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and nieces and nephews in Canada and the U.S. If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or chari­ ty of one’s choice. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Pensacola, FL with burial at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Preceding Terry in death were his father, Clayton and brother, Jim. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, November 1, 2014 11 a.m. at the Central United Methodist Church, 912 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Central United Methodist Church Mission fund. Arrangements made by Koops Funeral Chapel. . Dixie Marie Britten HASTINGS, MI - Dixie Marie Britten, age 81, of Hastings, passed away October 26, 2014 at home with family by her side. She was bom on June 7, 1933 in Ceresco, the daughter of Aaron and Dorothy (Taylor) Leonard. Dixie attended Woodland High School and received her GED from Hastings High School in 1975. She was devoted to her family and was a full time mother and grand­ mother, from which she never retired. Dixie attended the First Baptist Church and the Community Baptist Church for a combina­ tion of 60 years. She enjoyed reading, sewing and taking walks. Dixie was preceded in death by her par­ ents, Aaron and Dorothy Leonard; sisters, Dorothy, Betty and Mary, brothers, Elmer and Eddie; daughter, Gloria; son, Robert; and former husband, Gerald Britten. She is survived by her daughters, Sylvia Britten, and Ruth (Randy) Patterson; sons, Jerry, Chris and Gary Britten; 12 grandchil­ dren, 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and special friend Reba. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the First Baptist Church, 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Pastors Dan Currie and Jim Hess officiated the serv­ ice. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church or the Community Baptist Church. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. DELTON, MI - Alice E. Rockwell, of Delton, passed away October 26, 2014, in Battle Creek. Alice was born March 5, 1927, in Prairieville Township, the daughter of Russell and Marjorie (Sensiba) Lewis. A 1944 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, Alice was employed by the school cafeteria for 24 years. In September of 1954, she married Duane ’’Rocky” Rockwell, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2014. Alice was an avid reader, and will be remembered as an excellent cook and baker; especially for her banana cream pies and macaroni salad. Alice is survived by sons, James (Cheryl) Gates, Harlan (Annie) Gates, and Duane (Suzanne) Rockwell; daughters, Kristine Rockwell and Diane (Christopher) Atkinson; a step daughter, Judy (Michael) Chybik; three sisters, Jeanette (Ian) Richards, Margaret ’Qonverse, and Nancy Hoekstra; several grandchildren and step grandchildren; sever­ al great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Alice was also preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and sisters, and a dear grandson, Glen Atkinson. A private graveside will be conducted at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Delton District Library will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Alice's family. 77582833 Ray L. Girrbach Owner/Director In Loving Memory of our Mother, Grandmother, Great- Grandmother amd Great-Great­ Grandmother Jennie Hause who passed away November 3, 2007 We miss you more than ever. BotlineTOTls&Eqoipment 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 LAKE ODESSA, MI - Terry J. Hall, age 72, of Lake Odessa, formerly of Belding, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 23,2014. He was born on March 22, 1942 in Belding, to Clayton and Maxine (Doty) Hall. Terry was a 1960 graduate of Belding High School. In 1961, he joined the U.S. Navy and spent the next five and half years traveling the Mediterranean starting out as a Boatswains Mate and finishing as a Yeoman Third Class. After his time in the Navy, Terry attended Barber College in Flint, running his own bar­ bershop “Styles by Terry” for 12 years before becoming a corrections officer in Ionia. After retiring in 2008, Terry enjoyed golfing, fish­ ing, singing, dancing, "most of all traveling with his beautiful wife Barb to Southern Florida. He leaves behind his mother, Maxine Hall; wife, Barbara; children, Terry J. (Kristie) Hall II, Tasheena Williams, Naomi (Derek) Smith, Breanna Hall and Garrett Hall; stepchildren, Cheri (Don) Reed, Angie Steverson, Barbe De Laney, Jaclyn (Nick) De Laney; siblings, Bill (Sharon) Hall, Connie (Pete) Sneathen, Jeanne (Carl) Norris, Sandy (Doug) Welton and Jeff (Ann) Hall; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews. Love you always... . Your Family 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 • 269-945-3252 Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities for 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.net �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — Page 7 SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Medicare Part D enrollment now open Harold Lewis Myers DOWLING, MI - Harold Lewis Myers, age 83, of Dowling, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2014 at his residence and with his loving family. Harold, the son of John and Violet (Knauss) Myers, was bom on July 28, 1931 in Battle Creek. He was a lifetime area resi­ dent and a 1949 graduate of Hastings High School. He retired in 1986 as a production supervisor for Post Division of General Foods after 36 years of faithful service. He was a member of the Post 25 Year Club and farmed most of his life. Harold was an avid hunter and fisherman and thoroughly enjoyed his pond and deer blind on his property. He was always in his garden or mowing his yard, both to perfection and with his constant companion, “Red Beer,” his can of Coke. Harold was united in marriage to the for­ mer Marilyn Dorothy Moan on August 18, 1951 in the Maple United Methodist Church of Battle Creek and she sadly preceded him in death on November 8, 1993. Surviving are three daughters, Dorothy A. (the late David) Houtstra of Hudsonville, Dolores J. (Jim) Garland of Dowling and Joyce E. (Steve) Stringer of Battle Creek; two sons, James L. “Jim” (Cindy) Myers of Battle Creek and Robert H. “Bob” (Carolyn) Myers of Dowling; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; his sister, Darlene Babcock of Portage; and several nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his par­ ents and three brothers, Nelson, Kenneth and Willard Myers. The funeral service to celebrate Harold’s life will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek, with the Rev. Dr. Gerard L. Spoor, Pastor of the West Leroy Bible Church, officiating. Interment will fol­ low at Union Cemetery in Lacey. Memorial contributions in Harold’s honor may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Personal messages for the family and/or favorite memories of Harold may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com Harold is now free to “Get Lost” (ie. Casino Trips) or “Going to the Office” anytime! may be higher include if you or your spouse support other family members who live with you or have earnings from work; and have resources limited to $13,440 for an individual or $26,860 for a married couple living togeth­ er. Resources include such things as bank accounts, stocks and bonds. We do not count your house or vehicle as resources. You can complete an online application or by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries and current beneficiaries who are considering changes to their Medicare Part D (prescrip­ tion drug coverage) plan, should act now. The Medicare open enrollment period began Oct. 15 and runs to Dec. 7. The Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is available to all Medicare beneficiaries to help with the costs of medications. Joining a Medicare prescription drag plan is voluntary, and participants pay an additional monthly premium for the prescription drag coverage. While all Medicare beneficiaries can par­ ticipate in the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, some people with limited income and resources may be eligible for Extra Help to pay for monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments. The Extra Help is estimated to be worth about $4,000 per year. Many Medicare beneficiaries qualify for these big savings and don’t even know it. To figure out whether you are eligible for the Extra Help, Social Security needs to know your income and the value of any savings, investments, and real estate (other than the home you live in). To qualify, you must be receiving Medicare and have income limited to $17,235 for an individual or $23,265 for a married couple living together. Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some help with monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-pay­ ments. Some examples where your income whom tables Jolyna Skye, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 11, 2014 at 10:28 a.m. to Heather Sibley and Tyler Kelly of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 17 inches long. Chevrolet Kay, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 16, 2014 at 8:20 p.m. to Samantha and Zach Kelley of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19.5 inches long. Logan Bruce, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 8, 2014 at 1:07 p.m. to Layn and Emily Welker of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. Bailey Mae, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 17, 2014 at 4:35 a.m. to Tiffany Watson of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. Ryan Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 15, 2014 at 1:28 a.m. to Kristine and Mike Bekker of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. Savannah Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 18, 2014 at 2:52 p.m. to Sadie and Chris Dittman of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. t—NOW HIRING PROFESSIONAL BASEMENT SERVICES BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY . BASEMENT WATERPROOFING 77590544 call Scott < Visit www.bose.com/careers Mid Lakes Storage FREE Consultation & Estimates! 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South opened 2<*, a strong opening bid usually prom­ ising more points than South was holding. What was South’s reasoning on this bid? Most likely, he was concerned that a 14 bid would be passed out, and he would have to play in 1™. By bidding 2#, he could force his partner North to bid and hopefully reach a game in spades. Oh boy! Mistake number one. After a pass by West, North responded to South’s opening bid with 2NT. This was a posi­ tive no trump bid, promising 8+ high card points. North bid properly, trusting his partner and his partner’s opening bid. South bid again, and not really thinking carefully, bid 34», think­ ing that he could use the Stayman Convention to inquire about a major suit. What was South thinking? He already had a major suit! In addition, this was not a Stay man Convention bid at all. It informed North that South had 5+ clubs, 19+ high card points, and up to 23 total points. Mistake number two. “Worser and Worser,” says Alice in Wonderland. West passed, and now the trouble vaulted upward. North with 12 high card points placed the contract at 74*. By now, South began to realize the foolishness of his bidding. How could he escape? What had he done? Again, by not thinking clearly, a flustered South sought an out as quickly as he could. He passed. Yikes! The contract was 74* in the South. South could have saved himself a lot of grief by bidding the spades at the seven level, but that bid was not even thought of by that time. South had a “brain malfunction.’’Mistake number three. With the 104 as the lead, South was nervous about playing this hand. And rightly so, as he had made three serious errors already. Could he salvage the hand? Seeing the three aces from his Partner North, South thanked his partner and prepared to play7^ instead of 74. Making a plan was the only way to salvage his mistakes and escape with some of his dignity intact. With stoppers in all suits, his only hope was that the club suit would split 3-3 and that the spade suit would carry him home. As it turned out, South must have lived a charmed life, as the clubs did in fact split 3-3, and South ended up taking all thirteen tricks. Was he lucky after so many mental errors on his part? Of course, he was. Did he receive a top score for all of his errors? He did not, as a number of sound bidders reached the 74 contract and scored the top scores on this hand. What are the lessons learned from South’s attempts to push the bidding into a dangerous area? South gave away a wonderful opportunity to take and make a 74 Grand Slam. Instead, he settled luckily for a 74* Grand Slam that no else in that tournament even considered. Sometimes in bridge you are lucky, and it seemed that this time South, despite all of the errors that he had made, ended up in second place on this hand instead of reaching a com­ plete disaster. Let’s hope that South learned from his mistakes and won’t repeat them in the future. (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) 12050 S. M-43 Delton, Ml 49046 Call Robert Simonton 3 269-623-5005 I CPR, FIRST AID, AED TRAINING $97-" I__________________________________ ____________ onlya__________________ > rOOm Dealer: East Vulnerable: Both Lead: 104 East Pass Pass Pass n the Spot 4:2 4: AKQJ7 3 North That Guy Consider a career tn New England at Bose Corporation’s Automotive Systems Division. We are leading the innovation in the field of automotive entertainment systems and have successfully extended our market leadership. 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Cost: Freewill Offering ONLY Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 PENNNOOK GiftShop David ' Eltzroth 11/6/84-10/30/01 * Christmas zaar Pennock Hospital Conference Center 1009 West Green Street, Hastings, MI I do not need a special day to bring you to my mind. The days I do not think of you are very hard to find. Each morning when I awake I know that you are gone. And no one knows the heartache as I try to carry on. My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you no one will ever know. My thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill. In life I love you dearly; in death I love you still. * Dad & Ryan Wednesday, November 5, 8am-6pm Thursday, November 6, 8am-6pm Friday, November 7, 8am-lpm Unique Gifts for All! Wednesday Only: Gold Standard Trunk Show (8am-5pm) .. �Page 8 — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Jlake Metta Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD by Elaine Garlock Happy Halloweeih Trick-or treat hours for Lake Odessa will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Sunday during the wee hours is the estab­ lished time to set our clocks back. We will then have more daylight in the morning and less at night. So children will have daylight for going to school. After Tuesday’s election is past, we should be relieved from all of the calls telling us how to vote. Flyers are now in stores for Christmas Round the town which comes on Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29. The Depot Museum and genealogy rooms were open last weekend with staffing in both places. Next month, the museum will feature the memory trees with their hundreds of col­ orful ornaments, each inscribed with a name. The trees will be decorated Nov. 13 at the monthly meeting of the local historical socie­ ty- This week’s rise in outdoor temperatures gave homeowners a chance to take care of leaves. Mulching mowers are a boon. Otherwise is a time to use one’s rakes or leaf blowers. An earlier village manager com­ mented once that it would be helpful if all the leaves fell overnight. However, it is a month­ long process. Some of the maples have lost most of their leaves, while the oaks hang onto some of theirs until spring. In Lake Odessa, the village vacuum truck will eventually suck up leaves if they are in windrows along the curbs. This is a great service. It would cost a small fortune to put all of the leaves into bags. The downtown library project is progress­ ing nicely. Com harvest is in full swing. On Sunday the grain elevator was open for former cus­ tomers. At least 26 vehicles, including semi trucks, were in line to be unloaded. Many tractors were hauling two wagons. American Legion discovers GAR records, places them in state archives Strange old books discovered in a card­ Commander Gary Wear notes that “Interested board box at the Lawrence J. Bauer Post 45 of historians can access these GAR records at the American Legion in Hastings have turned any time at the Archive, and we can rest out to be a remarkable find. assured that the very best care will be taken Post Historian Brian Shumway has identi­ with them.” fied the books as original records of Leonard Those records found include minutes for Fitzgerald Post 125 of the Grand Army of the the GAR Post meetings from 1883 through Republic, Hastings’ Civil War veterans frater­ 1921, account books from 1903 to 1913, and nal organization, which functioned in adjutants quarterly reports for 1868 and 1869. Hastings from 1883 through the 1920s. With those already located in the State of The discovery is remarkably similar to a Michigan Archives, Fitzgerald Post will have discovery made at the American Legion post a reasonably complete set of books that in September 1945. As the Hastings Banner researchers can access. reported days later, Post members had uncov­ Shumway says arrangements are being ered a cache of GAR materials, including the made to digitally copy the records so that old chairs that GAR members brought to sit these can be placed with the Sons of Union on during meetings and “interesting records Veterans of the Civil War Grand Army of the and articles,” The chairs were then given to Republic Museum in Eaton Rapids, which is descendants of the GAR members who could partnering with the Legion to fund the copy­ be located, but it appears that the GAR ing, and a copy maintained by the Legion records recently discovered have been main­ post. tained by the Legion Post for nearly 70 years. The archives are located at the Michigan Much discussion among the American Historical Center, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Legion veterans led to a decision at the Sept. Lansing. The center can be reached at 5179 meeting to place the GAR records with oth­ a373-3559, and hours, arg Monday through ers of Fitzgerald Post in the State of Michigan Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 Archives, located in the Library of Michigan a.m. to 4 p.m. Building in Lansing. Legion Post PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 6.13 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to clarify the intent to allow the continuation nonconforming uses, buildings/structures and provide regulations for the expansion, extension, and reconstruc­ tion of nonconforming uses and buildings/structures. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 6.14 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations regarding continuance of a nonconforming use, building/structure or lot. 3. The proposed amendment of Section 6.15 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance deleting the existing language and to provide specific regulations regarding the continuance, reestablishment or change of a nonconforming use. 4. The proposed amendment of Section 6.16 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance regarding maintenance and repairs of nonconforming buildings/structures and procedure for expanding, extending or enlarging a nonconforming building/struc­ ture. 5. The proposed amendment of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the deletion of Section 6.18, Nonconforming Mobile Homes and Section 6.19, Exception of a Nonconforming Use or Building/Structure. 6. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6, subsection B of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by adding a new category of permitted uses in the A, Agricultural District, to allow private landing strips or aircraft landing strips. 7. The proposed amendment of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance deleting Section 6.1(C)(8) - private airfield in R-2 district, Section 6.2(C)(7) - private airfield in R-4 district, Section 6.3(C)(3) - private airfield in R-5 district and Section 6.12-4, Private Airfields or Aircraft Landing Strips. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and the proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any reasonable time from and after the first publication of this Notice until and including the time of public hearing and may be further examined at the public hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above-mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Avoid these scary investment moves Whether you have young children or not, you’re probably well aware that Halloween is almost here. However, despite the plethora of skeletons and ghosts you might see floating around this week, you probably don’t have much to fear (except, possibly, running out of candy). But in real life, some things genuine­ ly are frightening — such as “scary” invest­ ment moves. Of course, investing, by its very nature, is not a risk-free endeavor. Ideally, though, these risks are also accompanied by the possi­ bility of reward. Nonetheless, some invest­ ment moves carry very little in the way of “upside” potential and should be avoided. Here are a few to consider: • Not investing — The scariest investment move you can make is to not invest at all — because if you don’t invest, you are highly unlikely to achieve a comfortable retirement or meet any other important financial goals. In a recent survey conducted by the National Council on Aging and other groups, 45% of the respondents who were 60 or older said they wished they had saved more money, and almost one-third said they wished they had made better investments. So make investing a priority — and choose some investments that have the potential to provide you with the growth you’ll need to meet your objectives. • Overreacting to “scary” headlines — The financial markets like stability, not uncertain­ ty. So the next time you see some news about domestic political squabbles or unsettling geopolitical events, such as conflicts in for­ eign lands, don’t be surprised if you see a drop, perhaps a sizable one, in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other market indices. But these declines are usually short-lived. Of • PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Ted DeVries, Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-2664 77590531 course, the markets do not exist in isolation — they can and will be affected by what’s happening in the world. Yet, over the longer term, market movements are mostly governed by mundane, non-headline-grabbing factors, such as corporate earnings, interest rate movements, personal income levels, and so on. Here’s the point: Don’t overreact to those scary headlines, or even to short-term market drops. Instead, focus on the fundamentals driving your investments — and maintain a long-term perspective. • Chasing hot investments — You can receive tips on “hot” investments from multi­ ple sources: television, the Internet, your friends, your relatives — the list goes on and on. But by the time you get to these invest­ ments, they may already have cooled off — and, in any case, may not be appropriate for your needs. Stick with investments that offer good prospects and are suitable for your risk tolerance. • Failing to diversify — When it comes to investing, “too much of a good thing” is a rel­ evant term. If your portfolio is dominated by one type of asset class, such as aggressive growth stocks, and we experience a downturn that is particularly hard on those stocks, you could face sizable losses. But if you spread your investment dollars among growth stocks, international stocks, bonds, govern­ ment securities and certificates of deposit (CDs), you can lessen the impact of a market drop. Keep in mind, though, that while diver­ sification can reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t guarantee a profit or prevent losses. Halloween is over quickly. But scary invest­ ment moves can have a lasting effect — so stay away from them. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. ---- STOCKS—- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group AT&T BP PLC CMS Energy Corp Coca-Cola Co Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. ' General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald’s Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. Sears Holding Spartan Motors Spartannash Stryker TCF Financial Walmart Stores 47.52 34.30 42.85 32.33 40.54 34.30 64.77 77.74 19.52 67.45 14.15 51.36 31.18 33.74 62.74 92.58 156.15 29.09 37.42 5.19 21.27 86.18 15.02 76.35 +.51 -.32 +.58 +.77 -.13 +.26 +1.89 +.32 +.65 +1.20 -.11 +.93 +.33 +1.13 +1.06 +1.63 +6.04 +.81 +2.63 +.28 +.81 +4.04 -.09 +.32 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,228.58 $17.22 17,005 797M -$19.96 -.30 +391 -17M Barry County now part of larger Michigan Works group Barry County no w belongs to the Michigan Works of Kent, Allegan and Barry Counties. Several other Michigan Works Agencies have recently realigned their service boundaries, in part because of encouragement from the gov­ ernor’s office to regionalize, but also to better serve the employers in their regions. Barry County will now be under the admin­ istrative umbrella of Area Community Services Employment and Training Council. Jacob Maas, executive director of ACSET, says the addition of Barry County makes good business sense. “A review of commuter data shows that over 30 percent of the residents of Barry County work in either Kent or Allegan County,” said Maas. “Employers don’t care where they get their talent; they just want them to have the necessary skills to help them meet growing demand. Working with employers in the three counties will give us a better understanding of their collective work­ force needs and allow us to funnel training dollars to where they’ll have the biggest impact for our region.” Barry County Commissioner Joyce Snow said the move will better serve Barry County. “We are excited about the new direction, and look forward to working with ASCET and the Kent/Allegan boards going forward,” The Kent/Allegan/Barry Workforce Board welcomed Barry County representation at its Oct. 15 board meeting. Members include Valerie Byrnes, president and CEO of Barry County Economic Development Alliance and Barry County Chamber of Commerce; and Dennis Quam, director of human resources at Viking Group Inc. in Hastings. Two new Allegan County members were added to the board, as well: Nora Balgoyen-Williams, director of Economic and Workforce Development for Allegan County; and Heather Gluszewski, human resource pro­ gram manager at Haworth Inc. Michigan Works is a statewide workforce development system that provides assistance to employers and job seekers to ensure that employers are provided with a supply of All interested parties are invited to be present to participate in discussion on the matter. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days’ notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. JONES Neil Jay McClelland, Fort Myers, FL and Lee Ann Parker, Middleville. Andrew Scott Payne, Hastings and Jennifer May Heney, Hastings. Nathan Allen Ford, Hastings and Katelyn Nicole Graybill, Hastings. skilled workers and individuals are^ provided with an opportunity to advance khbwTedge and skills to achieve economic self-sufficien- cy. Michigan Works receives funding from federal’ and state governments through Michigan’s Workforce Development Agency. Diabetes starting to show better trend by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters “Eat right and exercise.” It’s good advice. But millions of us Americans struggle every day to live up to our hopes regarding diet and activity. Some of us are pretty good at one thing (for me, it’s exercise) but not good at the other (starch and sweets make up too much of my diet). It just ain’t easy to both eat right and exercise, and do so every day. But maybe we have been making some progress on our personal goals regarding diet and activity. It looks like our collective efforts to address obesity — and associated diseases like diabetes — may be starting to have some results. A new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was recent­ ly published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Although the devil is in the details, the publication argues that if you look at Americans as a group, obesity and diabetes are no longer increasing as they had been in recent decades. As the Los Angeles Times reported recent­ ly, the rate at which Americans are being newly diagnosed with diabetes has now actually fallen. The statistic reflects how many new cases doctors found per thousand people. In 1990, for Americans between 20 and 79 years old, the number of new dia­ betes cases was 3.2. That figure shot up to 8.8 in 2008. The good news is that for 2012, the figure was 7.1, a downward trend worth celebrating. But three groups are not participating in that improvement. They are Latinos, African Americans and people with only a high school education or less. For a variety of reasons, people in those groups' are still experiencing a rising rate of diabetes. “It’s not good news for everybody,” Shakira Suglia told the Los Angeles Times. Suglia is an epidemiologist at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. And that bad news really matters because diabetes is such a debilitating disease,. People with diabetes are more likely than the general population to suffer heart attacks and strokes — to name only two maladies that crop up in the medical statistics. Beyond that, there’s blindness and kidney failure to fear, and problems in feet and legs that, in the worst case, can lead to amputa­ tion. The overall problem posed by diabetes in the U.S. remains enormous. Nearly 1 in 10 Americans have the disease. There is the human dimension of the suffering that dia­ betes brings to people, and there is also the financial cost associated with treating the disease. Our national health care bill is sig­ nificantly impacted by the cost of diabetes, which was estimated at $245 billion in 2012. But even if it’s fragmentary, let’s be thankful for at least a bit of good news in the fight against obesity and diabetes. Let’s keep up the good work and encourage one anoth­ er to eat right and exercise. Everyone needs to get on board this wagon, and that includes me. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — Page 9 (Diamond). fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES < Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part XXVI Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock, ’ or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan is her new “hired girl”. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paidfor various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. **** Monday, Oct. 26 It is a beautiful day today. What lots of apples is a going by for cider. Will flavins here. Iva is a washing. I,paid William flavins today 27.80 cts. to pay for my coal to Will Chase 6 1/2 tons. Will Hayins paid me back one dollar and 10 cts. today. We had an organ in the hall and had a good singing by Warren Richards, Will Hall, Mr. Temple, Daniels, May Smith Monroe. Leta and Lora came to school. I wrote in Leta’s album. I took off 2 screens today from my doors and covered up two small clemetis. Iva is a washing. Dora Thompson and Sarah Johnson here. Dr. Hyde here and paid me 6 dollars from Ambrose Crump for that hay. I got to Temples 3 yds of red flannel 1.75 cts. and 4 lbs. of Jersey cof­ fee 84 cts. - 21 cts. a lb. and a half bushel bas­ ket round one 15 cts. I got to Temples 7 yds. of flannel 3 shillings a yard. I got another yard of red flannel. I got my Christian Herald tonight. Little Ralph is a lot better. I went to Mrs. Cahill’s a minute today to see how much cloth I wanted. Iva and I went down to Mrs. Wilcox’s then Mrs. Wilcox and her sister Mrs. McCarty, we went to hear Colonel Albert Shaw speak in the Hotel Hall. I tell you, he is a very smart man. I came home with Birdie and George tonight and staid all night. Tuesday, Oct. 27 It is a real nice day today. I am to Frances Merlau’s today, staid here last night and tonight again. Frances and I, we went down to see Sarah Silcox this afternoon. Willie came home from Plainwell today. He gave me a picture of McKinley and one of Hobart. I vomited 2 or 3 times this morning. They are going to have a McKinley rally to Delton tonight. The man’s name is Victory M. Gore. Wednesday, Oct. 28 It rained this forenoon ‘till about noon. I went to Nettie’s this afternoon and Birdie went up town. I was sick this morning but am better now. I came back to Frances’ with Birdie and staid all night. George, Willie, Frances and Birdie and I, we took Dixie and Jerry and we went over to Delton to a torch light Republican Rally. Mr. Victor M. Gore from Benton Harbor. He was a splendid speaker. The speech was in the school house. I saw lot of folks over there. Kams family, Quicks, Mrs. Robinson, George Merlau, gave me a McKinley and Hobart pin. Sam and Mary, Cecilia and Oscar were there. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE Thursday, Oct. 29 I am to Frances’ this forenoon. I went across the field to Nettie’s was there to dinner. I took care of Opal and Rankin and Nettie went down to my house and went with Iva Donivon to Dr. Copps and she had eight teeth drawn and took gas. Then Nettie had one of hers filled over. Lottie cooked apples and boiled down cider. Opal and I, we picked up hickory nuts, not many for they are like hen’s teeth. Fem Brandstetter here and stayed all night to Nettie’s. Mage came to see where she was, her father. Mrs. Anson is very sick. Dock goes there twice a day to see her. He don’t think that she can live. Orra Storms is very bad again. I staid to Nettie’s all night tonight and Opal and I, we slept upstairs. It rained in the night real hard. I finished my black stock­ ing and knit some on the other one. Adelbert Blackman’s store raided tonight, found the door open in the morning. Some shoes and cigars and some other small things missing. Friday, Oct. 30 Mary Ann Mosier’s birthday. I have been here all day. I knit on the foot of my other stocking and got it ready to harrow off. Leta and Lora Hyde and Fem Brandstetter went to school today. Will Kem and his wife here. Will came after some medicine. I staid here all night tonight. Lottie gave me a piece of her new dress, red and black, little checks. Saturday, Oct. 31 Halloween night tonight. I am to Nettie’s yet today. Dr. Hyde has gone to Hastings to get his naturalization papers so he can vote Nov. 3, 1896 for William McKinley of the United States of America. I rode home this afternoon with Libbie Stewart. Iva was real well and all right. I went to Cairns’ and got a gallon of kerosene oil 10 cts. and got a bego- HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Oct. 30 — Movie Memories enjoys “Anatomy of a Murder,” starring James Stewart, 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 — preschool story time get ready for autumn, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 — Dungeons and Dragons, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 — Mother Goose on the Loose (story time for babies), 9:30; toddler story time laughs at “The Big Bad Wolf,” 10:30 a.m.; young tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; Unplugged Game Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 28, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77590445 Leaf Burning Prohibited nia in a bottle all ready rooted that Herb Brown gave me that Susie Livingston brought to me last Thursday. Fred Perigo put 5 dollar bill in a letter and left it to the post office for me. I let him have a five most two years ago. I got a letter from G.B. Malone on a circular. He is a prohibition man from Lansing, Mich. Lottie Fox got through working today for Nettie Hyde. Arthur (Turrell) here a little while tonight. Sunday, Nov. 1 It is a beautiful day today. Birdie and Frances were here for a little while. I-finished my letter to Martha Silcox today. Then read a little. The boys tore around quite a little last night, their Halloween. They made a man and stuffed it and was a going to hang it on the Democrat Pole and call it Bryant but Mr. Higgins would not let them do so. Willie Merlau came here just as we was a going to eat supper so he at with us. Then in a little while Birdie came. Then Willie went over to the chapel to the union. Then Birdie, Iva and I went over there to the Baptist Union. It was splendid. Lucy DeWolf Waters read a splen­ did piece and Willie Temple, Hally Rose, Mr. Pixley all sung a doz. pieces. It was real nice. Willie and Birdie came over here after meet­ ing. Willie went home and Birdie staid here all night with me. (To be continued) Great grandchildren Pierson and Della Merlau were not born yet when Hannah Collier Falk kept her 1896 diary. They are the children of her grandson Willie Merlau. In this photo taken Jan. 21,1906, Pierson is 4 and Della is 20 months old. Statewide Click It Or Ticket enforcement begins While standard zombie apocalypse sur­ vival kits may contain food, water and first aid supplies, state traffic safety officials are encouraging motorists to remember another lifesaving item: the seat belt. This Halloween, local police departments, sheriff offices and Michigan State Police posts in 26 counties will conduct federally funded seat belt enforcement zones as part of the Click It Or Ticket campaign now through Nov. 9. “Seat belts are your best and primary defense in the event of a crash, zombie-relat­ ed or not,” said Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning director Michael L. Prince. “Michigan law enforcement will be out strict­ ly enforcing the state’s seat belt law over the next couple of weeks.” A new Halloween-relate'd campaign by OHSP highlights the stepped-up enforcement and reminds motorists seat belts can save motorists from a zombie attack. Of the 13 fatalities Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2013, four were not wearing a seat belt and four were pedes­ trians. The campaign and seat belt enforcement zones are paid for with federal traffic safety funds coordinated by OHSP. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL WALNUT RIDGE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO, 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, has resolved its intent to undertake road improvements (paving) to Walnut Ridge (the “Improvements”) to serve properties located within the Walnut Ridge Private Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 1 (the “District”), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended. The Township Board has determined that all or part of the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the fol­ lowing special assessment district: WALNUT RIDGE PRIVATE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Lots and parcels numbered: 09-020-044-30 09-020-045-00 09-030-006-00 09-030-006-10 09-215-001-00 09-215-002-00 09-215-003-00 09-215-004-00 09-215-005-00 09-215-007-00 09-215-008-00 09-215-009-00 09-215-010-00 09-215-011-00 09-215-012-00 09-215-013-00 09-215-014-00 09-215-016-00 09-215-017-00 09-215-018-00 09-215-019-00 09-215-020-00 09-215-020-01 09-215-023-00 09-215-024-00 09-215-025-00 09-215-029-00 09-215-030-00 09-215-031-00 MAP OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that City of Hastings Ordinance No. 510, adopted June 23, 2014, pro­ hibits the burning of leaves in the City. City DPS crews will pick up leaves and other compostable material curbside beginning November 3rd. Residents may also take such mate­ rials to the area behind the City Garage at the cor­ ner of S Boltwood and E Center Streets. Thomas E. Emery 77590522 City Clerk/Treasurer City of Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Barry County_Anjma, shelter Advisory Board (1 Rescue Shelter position, partial term) Barry County Agricultural Promotion Board, (4 Agricultural Interest positions and 2 Natural Resource Conservation positions) Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3rd floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org: and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. 77590230 FALL LEAF PICKUP The City of Hastings will provide fall leaf pickup, sched­ uled to begin Monday, November 3, 2014. City crews will begin picking up leaves in the Second Ward and Third Ward south of State Street; will then finish Second Ward and Third Ward north of State Street and move into First Ward north of the Thornapple River. Crews will finish in Fourth Ward from Broadway to the west City limits. Residents should place leaves either very near the curb if a parking lane is present or immediately behind the curb. Residents should not place leaves in any traveled lane or adjacent to intersections where they might pres­ ent a vision obstruction. Residents should have their leaves raked out prior to the start of the leaf pickup to allow completion of the project in an efficient and timely manner. Your cooper­ ation in this regard will be greatly appreciated. There will be an announcement on WBCH radio each weekday morning informing citizens of the location of the City work crews, including a tentative area that will be covered that day and where the work crews will be headed the next day. . 77590387 Tim Girrbach Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 516 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 516 TO AMEND CHAPTER 38 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 38-104 AND 38-105 REGARDING NOXIOUS WEEDS AND VEGETATION’ was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 27th day of October 2014. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery City Clerk 77590535 . NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assess­ ment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefited lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014, AT 7:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, 13641 S. M-37 HIGHWAY, BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLLAND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRI­ BUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTER­ EST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Dated: October 15, 2014. June Doster, Clerk 77590360 Township of Johnstown �Page 10 — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Banner CLASSIFIEDS For Sale Card of Thanks Business Services TIME IS RUNNING out to buy a new Classic OUT­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Call to­ day for more information and special pricing! D-2 Out­ door Wood Boilers. 616-877­ 4081. . ■"WmTHETASSiN(T“““ of my husband ART WILSON I am humbled at the com­ BASEMENT WATER­ PROOFING: PROFESSIO­ NAL BASEMENT SERV­ ICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free esti­ mates. (517)290-5556. Estate Sale ESTATE/MOVING SALES: by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ tage House Antiques. (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ 9898. Automotive RICK TAYLOR'S DETAIL WORKS: Call (269)948-0958 Cleaning cars with over 45yrs trusted experience. National Ads DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for WERNER ENTERPRISES Earn $850 per week! No CDL? No Problem! Local Training Job-Ready in 15 Days! 1-800-882-7364.' THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might. otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publica­ tion does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ tioned .to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. passion shown to my family. Thank you for the cards, phone calls and visits. Thank you to John & Nida, Rusty & Judy for your vis­ its and all you had done for Art; to Mark and JoAnne for seeing me through that last day. Thank you to Candy, Colette and everyone who helped put together the luncheon at Tyden Park. A special thanks to John Gallagher for your kind words at the service. A lot of miles were traveled to pay respect to Art. Thank you all for your kindness. In Memoriam IN MEMORY OF Philip Armstrong November 1,2009 No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good­ bye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God can tell us why. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Sadly missed by Pauline and family!! Business Services BASEMENT WATER­ PROOFING: PROFESSIO­ NAL BASEMENT SERV­ ICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free esti­ mates. (517)290-5556. Help Wanted GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE: is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply,valid Michigan drivers li­ cense and able to pass drug test. New applicants only. (269)838-8536 IMMEDIATE INTER­ VIEWS -CSM Services is currently seeking a motivat­ ed individual for part time cleaning at the Lakewood Schools in Lake Odessa. In­ terested applicants are en­ couraged to apply online at: http: / / www.csmservices.ne t or call the office at 1-800­ 490-5754. MECHANIC WANTED: MUST have gas/diesel ex­ perience, all round mechan­ ic. No certification necessa­ ry. Must have valid Michi­ gan drivers license. Pay ac­ cording to experience. (269)838-8536._____________ Community Notices ANTIQUE SHOW: BARRY County Expo Center on M­ 37 between Middleville and Hastings. Saturday, Novem­ ber 8th, 9am-4pm. Great se­ lection of Antiques, Military, furniture, and more. $4.00 admission. Buying more souvenirs (616)292-5797____ Sporting Goods EURO MOUNTS: PLA­ QUES available starting at $10.00, (269)948-7921. Crooked Creek Woodwork­ ing. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All teal estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make . iy iUegal. to advertise “any preference/limitation or discrimination based Color; reli­ gion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such prefer­ ence, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are. hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 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Support Sponsors —-—------ Consumers Energy Platinum Sponsors Health Services MFiber As did Board Chair Joyce Snow who indi­ cated her hope and interest in Brown meeting with his Eaton County counterpart to discuss future funding arrangements. “We have not paid our fair share, and that’s why I intend to vote 4 Yes’ on this resolution,” said Snow. “I’m hopeful that Michael can meet with the Eaton County comptroller to look at the amount to see if it’s fair and to see if the calculations are correct.” Until then, Commissioner Jon Smelker expressed his feelings on the matter which summed up the discussion with a practical and principled observation. “If this is something we agreed to, then we need to honor it,” said Smelker with an obser­ vation that swayed commissioners to a unan­ imous vote of approval. “John and Joyce make good points,” con­ ceded Dull. “If this is our obligation, then we need to pay it. It’s something we can review after the first of the year and get back on track.” The track to physical fairness also was part of Tuesday’s discussion, especially as it regarded exercise equipment approved with a $23,158 stipend recently. “This is taxpayer money,” charged Carlton Township resident Elden Shellenbarger. “Do taxpayers get to use this equipment? Are they going to open the health department to tax­ payers who want to use the equipment? “To me, to approve $31,000 [the addition­ al requested payment to the BEDHD budget] is an absolute travesty. Why not take the $23,000 for the exercise equipment and deduct it from the $31,000 you’re giving them today? You need to think long and hard. I wouldn’t be surprised that taxpayers are going to knock your doors down.” Later in the meeting, Snow did address the matter. “Personally, I don’t think it was a great idea, but that’s not something we need to question at this point,” said Snow, who went on to strike a larger point for board support in offering her appreciation to Dull, Stolsonburg and Commissioner Ben Geiger who serve on the health department board. “We appoint people to these committees and it’s not always easy. We need to support them.” In other business, the board approved: • The appointments of Chelsey Allen Foster to the department of human services board and of Galen Kilmer to the solid Waste oversight committee. • An addition to the emergency action guidelines to include township operational disaster plans accommodating the request of Bany Township to formulate a plan. . . • A.contract with Norma Jean Acker to pro­ vide GED instructional services through the Office of Community Corrections. • Three contract grant agreement details allowing financial support for the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program, the dis­ trict court sobriety program and the adult drug court. • A $4,750 appropriation from the general fund for adult drug court program-based incentives. • A three-year contract with Hallifax Services for snow plowing and removal and salting at five county facilities. • A information technology Service agree­ ment between the county and Barry County Transit. • The county apportionment report, allow­ ing the county to collect tax levies based on 2014 local tax rates. • The MSU Agreement for Extension Services for the 2015 work plan in the amount of $109,052. • The 2015 budget and the general appro­ priations act. • Claims in the amount of $212,392. • The appointment of Duane Weeks, inter­ im village manager for the Village of Middleville, to a three-year term on the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. Following the business portion of its meet­ ing, the board moved into closed session for strategy and negotiation sessions related to a collective bargaining agreement. Commissioners will meet next in a committee-of-the-whole format Tuesday, Nov. 4 beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. Cadets make short work of yard chores Students in the Hastings Police cadet program rake leaves for a few Hastings res­ idents Sunday afternoon as part of a community service project. The cadets meet about twice per month during the nine-month course, getting an in-depth look at law enforcement careers. This is the first year of the program that was started as a pilot with 10 students. Cadets learn about such topics as police operations, defensive tac­ tics, firearms, OPR certification and crime scene analysis. In addition, the class teach­ es the students about being good citizens in the community and doing community service work. The cadets will assist reserve officers checking Halloween candy on Green Street Friday night. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) Ruben Mercado Jr., 56, of Wayland, plead­ ed guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Sept. 18 to larceny in a building in the 2400 block of Briggs Road. Judge Amy McDowell sen­ tenced Mercado to six months in jail with 24 months of probation. His jail time will be sus­ pended upon successful probation and his probation term may be terminated after full payments of $1,208 in court fines and costs. He was given credit for one day served in jail. Additional charges of breaking and entering with intent, and an additional charge of larce­ ny in ^building, were dismissed. Lake Trust CREDIT UNION Your future. Our priority. Voice - Data 07666662 Thomas Elliott Weller, 38, of Shelbyville, pleaded guilty Aug. 28, to probation viola­ tion. He pleaded guilty in January to failure to pay child support as ordered and was placed on 60 months of probation and ordered to pay $800 per month in child support. Weller was sentenced Oct. 23 in Barry County Circuit Court to violating that probation. He was sen­ tenced to three months in jail and ordered to continue serving probation. His jail term will be suspended with successful probation and payments as ordered. Impending birth announcement alarms residents a pencil, breaking the skin on his arm and causing it to bleed. The student was report­ edly upset when another student asked him to vacate his seat in class and as he stood up, he stabbed the other student in the arm. The incident was reported Oct. 24. A Battle Creek man announcing his wife’s pregnancy and upcoming birth of his son created enough commotion that police were called. The incident was reported Oct. 13 at about 5:50 p.m. in Assyria Township when the man reportedly set off a large quantity of Tannerite, an explosive target material. The man used dyed cornstarch to produce a blue cloud with the Tannerite to indicate the baby would be a boy. The explosion, however, alarmed neighbors. A resident called police when he heard the loud explosion coming from what he believed was the area of the Goodman Campground. Officers located the soon-tobe-father at the campground with the explo­ sive material. Officers determined there was no damage created by the explosion and that the materials used were all legal and legally purchased. Road rage incident reported A 21-year-old man reported a road rage incident occurred near the intersection of Wildwood Road and Ruffed Grouse Drive, Shelbyville. The man told sheriff’s deputies the incident started in Allegan County where the other driver was reportedly tail­ gating and he “brake checked” the driver behind him. The man told officers the other driver then tried running him off the road. He said he stopped and got out of his vehi­ cle and the other driver also stopped and got out of his car. The man told officers the other driver reportedly threatened to “kill” him before getting in his car and leaving. Officers advised the driver not to “brake check” other motorists. Political sign Battle Creek man obstructs motorists reports damaged mailboxes A 76-year-old Shelbyville man reported a political sign at the intersection of Keller and Norris roads was creating a visual obstruction for motorists. Sheriff’s deputies investigated the scene Oct. 22 and found the sign on the northeast comer of the inter­ section and determined it could be a visual obstruction for some vehicles. Officers con­ tacted the property owner who said he would contact the person who placed the sign and have the person move it away from the intersection. • Regional Economic Development Strategy • Barry County Economic Outlook • Talent2025-Creating a Talented Workforce • BCEDA Economic & Community ImpactAwards Signature Sponsor COUNTY BOARD, continued from page 1--------- ------------- Student reportedly stabs classmate with pencil Sheriff’s deputies were called to Lakewood Middle School where they were called to investigate an assault between two students. A 14-year-old boy allegedly stabbed another middle school student with A 51-year-old Battle Creek man reported his mailbox was broken and laying in his yard. He also noticed a neighbors’ mailbox was also broken and in their yard. The inci­ dent was reported Oct. 25. ‘Coffee with the Chief’ planned Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt will host the next “Coffee with the Chief’ event at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 in the community room at the Hastings Public Library. This will be a chance for citizens to voice concerns, ask questions and give suggestions. Other top­ ics to be discussed will be parking issues at the schools, 2 to 6 a.m. parking, Smart 911, input or need for a Neighborhood Watch program, signing up for the Hastings Police Department news feed and meeting the new Deputy Chief of Police Dale Boulter. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-026809 DE Estate of James Herbert Vander Mey. Date of birth: 09/01/1961. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, James Herbert Vander Mey, died 01/13/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Beverly Vander Mey, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 686 Bauer Rd. and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 10/23/2014 Kathryn M. Russell (P59395) 305 N. Michigan PO Box 241 Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-4243 Beverly Vander Mey 686 Bauer Rd. Hastings, Ml 77590520 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-26692-DE Estate of Joan L. Parish. Date of birth: 07/09/1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Joan L. Parish, who lived at 965 Gerke Drive, Hastings, Michigan died 05/16/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Janice Gardner, named per­ sonal representative or proposed personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Dated: 10/24/2014 Bart R. Frith P-39541 178 South Main Street, P.O. Box F Vermontville, Michigan 49096 (517)726-0303 Janice Gardner 5416 N. Ionia Road Vermontville, Michigan 49096 (517) 726-0257 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael C. Simon and Marlene K. Simon, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 6, 2007, and recorded on November 15, 2007 in instrument 20071115-0004224, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six and 68/100 Dollars ($65,186.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 4, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing 68 rods East of the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 16 rods, thence East 20 rods, thence South 7 rods, thence West 10 rods, thence South 9 rods, thence West 10 rods to the place of begin­ ning. Parcel 2: Commencing 78 rods East of the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 9 rods, thence East 10 rods, thence South 9 rods, thence West 10 rods to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 30, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #445789F01 (10-30)(11-20) 77590537 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A. Westendorp and Lisa Westendorp, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated May 3, 2007, and recorded on May 29, 2007 in instru­ ment 1181065, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Six and 71/100 Dollars ($105,306.71). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 4, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at a point 360 feet West of the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, thence West 227 feet; thence North 265 feet; thence East 227 feet; thence South 265 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. ■ Dated: October 30, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #445486F01 (10-30)(11-20) 77590526 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICKY PARKER and SANDRA PARKER, HUS­ BAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERSs'), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 18, 2011, and recorded on August 2, 2011, in Document No. 201108020007351, and re-recorded on May 27, 2014 in Document No. 2014-004934, and assigned by said mortgagee to Village Capital & Investment LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Seven Cents ($118,539.07), including interest at 4.750% per annum, Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 6,2014 Said prem­ ises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1 / 4 OF THE NORTHEAST FRACTIONAL 1 / 4 OF SEC­ TION 25, TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WOODLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, A PARCEL DESCRIBED AS START­ ING AT THE SUNFIELD AND WOODLAND TOWN­ SHIP CORNERSTONE AT THE BARRY AND EAS­ TON COUNTY LINE; THENCE SOUTH 198 FEET; THENCE WEST 220 FEET; THENCE NORTH 198 FEET; THENCE EAST 220 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless deter­ mined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241 a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. Village Capital & Investment LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 DM1.000118 FHA (10-09)(10-30) 77590182 See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing and all your printing needs. PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings NOTICE TO CREDITORS Theodore H. Rosendall Trust Notice to all Creditors: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Theodore H. Rosendall, who lived at 3320 Elmwood Beach Drive, Middleville, Ml 49333, died September 13, 2014. The decedent died without probate assets. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent or the Theodore H. Rosendall Trust will be forever barred unless presented to Fifth Third Bank, a Michigan Banking Corporation, named Trustee, care of: Linda M. Johnson, Fifth Third Bank, 111 Lyon St. NW, MD #RMNR4A, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October 30, 2014 Fifth Third Bank C/o Linda M. Johnson, MD #RMNR4A 111 Lyon St. NW Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 77590478 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert John Colburn, an unmarried man, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2012 and recorded November 5, 2012 in Instrument Number 2012-006536, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Three and 12/100 Dollars ($72,993.12) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 20, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, also except the South 110 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West.Manufacturer: Liberty HomesModel: UnknownSerial Number: LM28605Year Manufactured: 1995Project Type: Manufactured Manufactured Type: Multi Wide The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event - ■ ^ges, if'any, ;are limited solely to the returH'of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest If the property is &old at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 23, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-014881 (10-23)(11-13) 77590397 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORT­ GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condi­ tions of a mortgage made by ROY M. SPRUNGER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to UNION FEDERAL SAV­ INGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS, Mortgagee, dated January 29,1997, and recorded on January 30,1997, in Liber 684, on Page 496, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand One Hundred Ten Dollars and Forty-One Cents ($61,110.41), including interest at 8.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 6, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, ALSO SOUTH 1/2 OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF NORTH­ WEST 1/4, 1 ROD WIDE OFF NORTH SIDE OF SOUTH 1/2 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST. EXCEPTING: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 11, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, DISTANT SOUTH 368 FEET FROM THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE EAST 2182 FEET MORE OR LESS PAR­ ALLEL WITH THE NORTH 1/8 LINE OF SAID SEC­ TION, TO A POINT 458 WEST OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH 952 FEET MORE OR LESS PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE, TO THE EAST AND WEST 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 862 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST 1/8 LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 643.5 FEET TO A POINT ONE ROD SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 1320 FEET PAR­ ALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 308.5 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN­ NING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damag­ ing the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002665 VA (10-09)(10-30) 77590187 Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting » October 14, 2014. Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Seven board members present, Public meeting for Industrial Facility Tax Abatement Approved Resolution 2014-3 Approved all consent agenda items Dept, reports received and put on file Recycling module delivery Landscaping renewal approved Approved payment of bills Motion to adjourn 8:21 Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor 77590542 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026799-DE Estate of Althea D. Patterson. Date of Birth: August 25, 1922. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Althea D. Patterson, died July 18, 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Larry O. Maupin, personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: October 23, 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1291 Larry O. Maupin 10560 Manning Lake Road Delton, Ml 49046 . (269) 623-5573 77590514 SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP Special Township Board Meeting and Public Hearing October 21, 2014 Special meeting opened at 6pm Oct. 13, 2014 minutes approved Public hearing for proposed Guernsey Lake Aquatic Plant Control Special Assessment District 14-1 Public hearing closed at 6:25pm Preamble and Resolution on Guernsey Lake Aquatic plant control project special assessment district no. 2014-1 was adopted. Contract with Professional Lake Management was signed Interest agreement with Guernsey Lake Association was signed Adjourned 6:55pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77590481 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 14026806-NC In the matter of CLAYTON RAY BUSTANCERUTHRUFF. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS including: whose address(es) is/are unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will be held on 11/5/2014 at 3:15 p.m. at BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT-FAMILY DIVISION before Judge William M. Doherty 41960 for the following purpose: A HEARING WILL BE HELD ON THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF CLAYTON RAY BUSTANCE-RUTHRUFF TO CLAYTON RAY BUSTANCE. THIS CHANGE OF NAME IS NOT SOUGHT FOR FRAUDULENT INTENT. SARA LYNN BUSTANCE 5558 HILLTOP DRIVE HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (269) 804-7878 77590408 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY COUNTY OF KENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Decedent’s Estate FAMILY DIVISION FILE NO. 1402812DE ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Estate of Steven John Spoelman. Date of birth: TO: AMANDA VYKOPAL 08/27/1959. Child’s Name: KISHA LIMA AND MEKENA TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, VYKOPAL Steven John Spoelman, died 08/25/2014. Case No. 13-53122-NA-103278801; 13-53123Creditors of the decedent are notified that all NA-103278802 claims against the estate will be forever barred Hearing: NOVEMBER 25, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. unless presented to Blake L. Spoelman, personal Judge Gardner, 9th Floor, Courtroom 9-D representative, or to both, the probate court at 206 An initial and/or supplemental child protective West Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the per­ petition has been filed in the above matter. A hear­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date ing on the petition, including petition to terminate of publication of this notice. your paremaF-H^hts^ wi'IK be conducted by-4te - Rhn„rd Court on the date and time stated above in the 17th 121 West Apple Street, Suite 101 Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division, Kent Hastings, Michigan 49058 County Courthouse, 180 Ottawa NW, Grand (269) 945-3512 Rapids, Michigan. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED Blake L. Spoelman 3602 West Irving Park #214 that you personally appear before the court at the Chicago, IL 60618 time and place stated above and exercise your right 77590517 (773) 892-6094 to participate in the proceedings. THIS HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE TERMI­ NATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. Dated: October 21, 2014 PATRICIA D. GARDNER JUDGE OF PROBATE 77590475 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale MILITARY DUTY. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee, in WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. dered at sale, plus interest. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, the conditions of a mortgage made by Rodney A. your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the Alman and Nancy A. Alman, original mortgagor(s), return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus to Arbor Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated January 13, interest. 2006, and recorded on January 23, 2006 in instru­ MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ment 1159195, in B-arry county records, Michigan, the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. and assigned by mesne assignments to CARRING­ Mucci, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to TON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC as assignee, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the Mortgagee, dated September 21,2011, and record­ date hereof the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Seven ed on September 28, 2011 in instrument Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Eight and 51/100 201109280009054, and assigned by said Dollars ($167,858.51). Mortgagee to Freedom Mortgage Corporation as Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Fourteen and 54/100 Dollars ($144,014.54). or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ 1:00 PM, on November 6, 2014. vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place • Beginning at a point on the North and South 1/4 line of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at of Section 24, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant 1:00 PM, on November 13, 2014. 1056.00 feet North of the Southwest corner of the Said premises are situated in Township of Northeast 1/4 of said Section 24; thence North Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are along said North and South 1/4 line, 126.00 feet, described as: Unit 19, Pleasant Valley more or less, to a point which lies 1490.60 feet Condominium, a site condominium according to the South of the North 1/4 post of said Section 24; Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1132867, thence East 500.00 feet; thence North 435.60 feet; and First Amendment to Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1137502, and Second Amendment thence East 100.00 feet; thence South 727.00 feet, to Master Deed recorded in instrument No. more or less to a point which lies 891.00 feet North 1150031, in the Office of the Barry County Register of the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of Section 24; of "Deeds, and designated as Barry County thence West 336.00 feet; thence North 165.00 feet Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 37, together thence West 264.00 feet to the place of beginning. with Rights in General Common Elements and The redemption period shall be 6 months from the Limited Common Elements as set forth in said date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in Master Deed and described in Act 59 of the Public accordance with MCLA 600.3241 a, in which case Acts of 1978 as amended. the redemption period shall be 30 days from the The redemption period shall be 6 months from date of such sale. the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ If the property is sold at foreclosure salb under doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, which case the redemption period shall be 30 days pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held from the date of such sale. responsible to the person who buys the property at If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held holder for damaging the property during the responsible to the person who buys the property at redemption period. the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage Dated: October 9, 2014 holder for damaging the property during the For more information, please call: redemption period. FC H (248) 593-1300 Dated: October 16, 2014 Trott & Trott, P.C. For more information, please call: Attorneys For Servicer FC H (248) 593-1300 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Trott & Trott, P.C. Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Attorneys For Servicer File #437646F03 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 77590137 (10-09)(10-30) Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #444117F01 77590438 (10-16)(11-06) �Page 12 — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — The Hastings Banner State agencies urge residents to get flu vaccine Hastings township getting ready for recycling Hastings Charter Township is moving forward with a recycling initiative and now houses a customized recycling module. The unit was delivered Thursday, Oct. 23. Though several components and finishing touches are yet to be added, and use of the recycling station is still several weeks away, residents and visitors are able to check out the retrofitted semi-trailer and talk with township board members about the new program, which township supervisor, Jim Brown said is, “100 percent what this county needs to get the job done.” State News Roundup Investing in skilled trades training strengthens economy Michigan is continuing to support skilled trades training with a new, $50 million pro­ gram through the state’s community colleges, Gov. Rick Snyder said. The program is part of an effort to close the talent gap, providing skilled-trades training through the newly-created Community College Skilled Trades Equipment Program. The funding was approved Tuesday by the Michigan Strategic Fund, after Goa . Snyder recommended it as a priority within his fiscal year 2015 budget recommendations. The amount is among the highest ever dedicated from a state to community colleges for skilled trades’job development. “Our economy is growing beyond the comeback phase, and the positive business environment and job growth are major rea­ sons for the increasing demand for skilled trades5 positions,” Snyder said. “Today’s action is a step to ensure Michiganders have in-demand skills for the jobs of today and tomorrow. “ Skilled-trade jobs require education beyond high school, but not a four-year degree, and usually call for on-the-job train­ ing. The career range includes jobs in health care (lab technicians, dental hygienist), main­ tenance and repair, public safety, manufactur­ ing (machine operators, welders), along with work as carpenters, plumbers and electri­ cians. Collectively, these jobs represent about one-third of the state’s employment. Creating a qualified talent pool to fill jobs in an expanding economy is a cornerstone in further building Michigan’s business-friendly reputation. CCSTEP requires unprecedented collaboration among private-sector employ­ ers, state government and educators. Michigan’s 28 community colleges are attended by about 450,000 students. Currently 89,000 job openings in Michigan are listed on Pure Michigan Talent Connect, www.MiTalent.org. DHS fraud efforts, Lottery Match save $127 million Effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars is a key goal of the Michigan Department of Human Services. Recent initiatives have saved taxpayers $127 million and underscore the success of DHS efforts to tackle fraud and ensure that public assistance goes to Michigan families, children and individuals with the greatest need, DHS announced Oct. 23. The DHS Office of Inspector General’s fis­ cal year 2013 annual report shows that last year alone, the unit determined $116 million of fraud, cost savings and established pro­ gram disqualifications. The OIG saved $9 million by finding assistance recipients who were incarcerated and $2 million by matching big lottery winners with recipients. “The OIG has done an outstanding job pro­ tecting taxpayer interests and helping us to make sure dollars intended to go to those truly in need are secured for them,” said DHS Director Maura Corrigan. “The OIG’s inves­ tigations over the last three years have saved taxpayers $282.6 million.” Through the Jail Match program, OIG investigations determine whether someone is incarcerated. Anyone who is imprisoned is removed from the household and benefits are discontinued. The OIG is extremely effective and effi­ cient. For every hour spent on an investiga­ tion, $286 of fraud was identified and, for every dollar spent on fraud prevention, $22 were saved due to cost avoidance. The second report shows the ongoing suc­ cess of the Lottery Match program. The legis­ lature has mandated that all lottery winners must be matched against those receiving var­ ious types of public assistance in Michigan. Last year, 7,216 Michigan Lottery winners of $1,000 or more were matched and identi­ fied as living in households that were receiv­ ing some sort of assistance. These 7,216 lot­ tery winners accounted for nearly $44 million in lottery proceeds and averaged $6,056 per case. “These winnings add up,” said Corrigan. “While federal regulations prevent us from being able to discontinue certain types of ben­ efits, we were able to close food assistance and Medicaid benefits for 810 recipients, sav­ ing taxpayers nearly $2 million.” Corrigan said DHS is working closely with the legislature and the federal government to seek changes to policy and law that would allow for DHS to cease paying benefits to lot­ tery winners collecting other types of public assistance. For the full OIG Annual Report, visit www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs. For the Fiscal Year 2013 Lottery Match Report, check http://michigan. gov/documents/dhs. USDA releases new ‘Made in Rural America’ report U.S. Dept, of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan James J. Turner last week announced new data highlighting USDA investments in rural Michigan. The data summarizes specific USDA investments in rural Michigan businesses, manufacturing, energy, water and other infra­ structure development. It also outlines how USDA is helping rural Michigan attract busi­ nesses and families by investing in housing and broadband. This information is part of USDA’s national “Made in Rural America” report illustrating the impact of USDA invest­ ments in rural America. In Michigan, USDA has made investments to help 468 rural businesses thrive and grow, including $85.1 million for rural manufactur­ ing. Rural manufacturing supports 93,114 jobs in the state. In addition, USDA has helped 44,643 Michigan families purchase or repair homes and has invested $607.4 million to support efficient water treatment and stor­ age facilities, and wastewater treatment sys­ tems. This investment has improved the health of thousands of rural Michiganders who now have access to clean water and reli­ able sanitation. More information is available at www.usda.gov/opportunity. The search for the state Christmas tree started in July when the call for nominations was announced. Nominations were accepted through Aug. 15, when the evaluation process began. DTMB will bring the tree to Lansing with help from the Michigan Association of Timbermen and the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association. The timbermen will cut the tree and transport it to Lansing at no cost to the state. DTMB will escort the tree to the Capitol, where a crew from Capitol Facilities will work with Hi-Ball Company of Lansing, who will volunteer a crane and crew to set the tree. < The tree lighting will take place the evening of Friday, Nov. 21. Silver Bells in the City, one of Michigan’s premiere holiday events, is highlighted by a special Electric Light Parade, immediately followed by the lighting of the tree and a fireworks display cascading over the capital dome, weather per­ mitting. For more information on the celebration, visit www.silverbellsinthecity.org, or call Downtown Lansing Inc. Executive Director and Silver Bells Coordinator Mindy Biladeau at’517-487-3321 - U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to stop at MSU during tour The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will make a stop at Michigan State University Nov. 14 on its way to Washington, D.C. It will be on display for visitors and hosted by the MSU Department of Forestry and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. MSU will host two events Nov. 14 at the MSU Auditorium to mark the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree’s visit 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., an opportunity for local school children to see the tree; and from 4 to 7 p.m., a public event. Both events are free of charge. In addition to viewing the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, visitors can take advantage of other activities centered on forests, natural Christmas trees, the outdoors and the holiday season. MSU forestry students will lead ele­ mentary students through planting tree seedlings to take home with them as memen­ tos of their visit. “Having a tree at the center of this event calls attention to the importance of forests and trees to both the quality of the environment and the economy,” said Rich Kobe, chair of the MSU Department of Forestry. “Forests provide clean water and air and at the same time contribute more than $14 billion to Michigan’s economy through wood prod­ ucts.” The U.S. Forest Service, in partnership with Choose Outdoors and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, will take this gift' from Minnesota to Washington, D.C., involving A 63-foot blue spruce from the city of nearly 30 communities along the way. Kingsford has been chosen as the state’s 29th The tree was to be cut during a public cer­ Christmas tree. Selected by the Michigan emony Oct. 29 from the Chippewa National Department of Technology, Management and Forest in Cass Lake, Minn., and will be Budget, the tree will be delivered to the state moved to Bemidji State University, where it Capitol Saturday, Nov. 1. will be prepared for the nearly 2,000-mile To honor the 30th Silver Bells in the City cross-country expedition. The tree is an 80celebration, the tree will be strung with an foot-plus white spruce additional 4,000 lights, illuminating Capitol “We are honored that the U.S. Capitol Avenue with an estimated 8,000 to 9,000 Christmas tree will visit East Lansing on its lights. way to Washington, D.C.,” said Fred Poston, “We scoured the entire state and have dean of the College of Agriculture and found the perfect tree for this year’s 30th Natural Resources at MSU. “We are looking annual Silver Bells in the City celebration,” forward to the opportunity it brings to high­ said DTMB Director and state CIO David light our forestry department and the impor­ Behen. “It will be a great sight for all tant work that our students and faculty do Michiganders when all the hard work pays off there all year long.” with the annual tree-lighting celebration in Costs associated with the tree’s transporta­ downtown Lansing.” tion and special events are covered by contri­ The 2014 tree will be harvested, at no cost * butions by individuals, corporations and local to the owners, Bill and Helen Bjorkman, in communities. Kingsford on Thursday, Oct. 30. This is the For news, updates, and tour information 20th time that the state tree has been selected and to track the tree cross-country, visit from the Upper Peninsula. Kingsford is on the www.capitolchristmastree.com, along with Wisconsin border near Iron Mountain. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Michigan Department of Community Health along with the Michigan Osteopathic Association and Michigan State Medical Society, are urging all Michigan residents to protect themselves against influenza and its potentially life-threatening consequences by getting vaccinated. The MDCH Bureau of Laboratories has recently confirmed three cases of influenza, the first identified by the state laboratory for the 2014-15 Michigan flu season. “Working together with statewide profes­ sional groups such as the Michigan State Medical Society and Michigan Osteopathic Association, we can partner to promote greater levels of protection against influenza in our communities.” said Matthew Davis, M.D., chief medical executive with MDCH. “Vaccine-preventable diseases like the flu are a very real threat, and we can all do more to pro­ vide education, encouragement and support around the importance of timely vaccinations for our patients, friends and loved ones.” MDCH has confirmed the first cases of influenza identified by the state laboratory during the 2014-15 flu season. One case has been confirmed as an influenza A(H1N1) 2009 virus, one as an influenza A(H3N2) virus, and one as an influenza B virus. All are adults and two were hospitalized. “The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year,” said Kenneth Elmassian, D.O., the immediate past president of the Michigan State Medical Society. “Flu season is already in full swing, and every adult, as well as all children 6 months of age and older should receive their annual flu shot.” In Michigan, three influenza-associated pediatric deaths were reported during the 2013-14 influenza season, which was a decrease from the seven reported deaths dur­ ing 2012-13. However, flu vaccination rates remain low, especially among young adults. During the 2013-14 season, only 10.1 percent of individuals 18 to 24 years of age were vac­ cinated against the flu. “Flu is an unpredictable respiratory illness, and certain individuals are more at risk. The best way to prevent illness is to get the flu vaccine early,” said Dr. Myral Robbins, pres­ ident of the MOA. “There is still time to get vaccinated for this year’s flu season. Protect yourself, your loved ones and all those with whom you come in contact with little or low risk to you.” The flu is a contagious and sometimes life­ threatening respiratory virus, especially for infants, the elderly, pregnant women and peo­ ple with certain health conditions. Everyone six months of age and older should get a flu vaccine each year; vaccination is the first and most important step to protect against the flu. It is recommended that all residents over 6 months.of age receive the flu vaccination as soon as the vaccine is available to receive the most protection against the virus all season long. MDCH, MOA, and MSMS are urging Michigan families to talk to their health care providers today about the vaccines they need for themselves and their families. Michigan health care providers are encouraged to strong­ ly recommend vaccines to patients of all ages and to never miss a chance to vaccinate. For more information about vaccinations in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/immunize and www.michigan.gov/flu. To find a vaccine site, visit http://vaccine.healthmap.org/. Celebrity chef hosting programs this weekend Chef Mark Anthony, who has shared his healthy cooking program in every state, will be at two local events this weekend. Anthony will share his testimony Saturday, Nov. 1, of how he went from being a Las Vegas casino owner and executive chef to giving free cooking shows across the country. The program will begin at 11 a.m. at Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church, 904 Terry Lane (off Starr School Rd) in Hastings. He also will present his “Free Dinner and Health Message” cooking show Sunday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway St. Call 269­ 945-0526 to RSVP. State Christmas tree hails from Kingsford Historical society to host program on Michigan^ barns Area residents are invited to the Nov. 4 meeting of the Barry County Historical Society to learn all about barns — their history, the men who built them and how they were decorated. The meeting will be at the Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, beginning at 7 p.m. The historical society will welcome Jack Worthington, founding member of the Michigan Barn Preservation Project. He will present a slideshow highlighting different styles of Michigan barns and their outbuildings. This Ingham County barn-raising party (above) took place around 1903. Local men would build the structure, and ladies would prepare dinners, drinks and pies. With neighbor helping neighbor, barns were often completed in three or four days. Attendees are invited to bring any photos they might have of old barns. Time will be provided for questions. Afterward, guests may join historical society members for a chance to speak with Worthington over cookies and coffee. (Photo courtesy of Randy Gladstone) �• The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — Page 13 Mid-term election will be quiet on local front Though the 2014 mid-term election is cre­ ating some nbise and contention and higher levels, races in Barry County have not drawn great attention, even for the few seats being contested. All voters will make decisions on two pro­ posals involving the state’s wolf population, and voters in one township and four area school districts will be making operating mill­ age decisions. Proposal 1 will submit the question of establishing a wolf hunting season in the state and Proposal 2 will ask approval of designat­ ing the wolf as a game animal and allow the Natural Resources Commission to establish a game hunting season. In Thomapple Township, voters will be asked to approve $1,675 million in bond funding to be used for the purchase of emer­ gency services equipment. Residents in Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley, Lakewood and Thomapple Kellogg school districts will all be asked to pass the 18-mill tax on all non-homestead property. On the state candidate level, incumbent State Rep. Mike Callton is being challenged by Hastings resident Democrat Jordan Brehm in Michigan’s 87th District. At the county level, only two of the seven county board seats are being contested. Incumbent Republican Ben Geiger will face off against Democrat Damon Ross in District 5 and, in District 6, Republican Vivian Conner and Democrat Michael Barney will be vying for the seat being vacated by current Commissioner Jim DeYoung. Names will be on some ballots on the township level, but all will be filling the exact number of available open seats. Local town­ ship elections include: Baltimore Township — one trustee and one treasurer position Gerard R. Ypma, current trustee, appoint­ ed to partial term ending 2016. Ypma has lived in this township 32 years and has worked with or as deputy clerk, for the township, for ten years. Ypma provided dust control measures for the township, and served on the board of review. He holds a a master’s degree in business, and taught busi­ ness and computer science at Delton Kellogg schools. This is Ypma’s first foray into munic­ ipal government. He has a vision that encom­ passes securing a historical marker at the site of a U.S. bomber plane crash in Baltimore Township during World War IL Cheri Baker, current treasurer, appointed to partial term, ending 2016. Baker has served as deputy treasurer for 18 months and was appointed to the treasurer position last October to fill a vacancy. Baker had worked at Hastings City Bank for six years, prior to joining the township board. Baker holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in elementary education/math and science, supporting Baker’s desire to improve education in the communi­ ty. This is Baker’s first position in municipal government. Rutland Charter Township — one trustee position Sandra L. James, current trustee, appoint­ ed to partial term, ending 2016. James had served as county commissioner for Barry County for 14 years, including vice chair and had served as trustee for Rutland Township for eight years prior to that. James has been a township resident for over 30 years and was appointed to the trustee position last fall to fill a vacancy. James has some college background and has maintained her education in municipal government through multiple seminars and workshops. James is active in community causes and is a strong advocate of county support for the Commission on Aging. Touting the township’s master plan, James believes Rutland is a progressive township that looks out for residents and business, sup­ ported by a visionary planning commission. Also important to James, the recently approved township hall expansion. James feels the expansion addresses the need to cover growth within the township, will pro­ vide a central location for residents in case of emergency/inclement weather, will enhance communication capabilities, will improve record keeping and will provide more space for the increase in precincts within the town­ ship. Thomapple Township — one trustee posi­ tion Ross DeMaagd, current trustee, appointed to partial term, ending 2016. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. DeMaagd has 25 years in business experi­ ence within the local community and owns Sweet Dream’ custom cars, an auto, repair and body work business. DeMaagd feels his busi­ ness has facilitated long-term relationships with customers, residents in the community. DeMaagd has served on the Thornapple Township planning commission for 12 years, prior to the being on the board and served on the 911 advisory committee when it rewrote the bylaws. DeMaagd has trade and technical educa­ tion, is a certified fire fighter for Middleville and the township and holds EMT/paramedic level credentials. DeMaagd is also a pilot, instrument-rated and owns the only flight school in Barry County registered with the FFA. Major issues important to DeMaagd is the potential for fracking in his community. He feels that State government ties the hands of the township. DeMaagd advocates sending a larger, stronger voice to the State, with the desire to restrict the acts of fracking in Barry County. Additionally, county and township roads are a major concern for DeMaagd, who feels that the State will not be able to do enough to support good roads. With Michigan weather conditions and the non-business approach to allocation of funding by the State, DeMaagd believes the township will have to bear the burden of ensuring quality roads for its residents. DeMaagd is vying for the trustee position because he feels it’s important for local peo­ ple with resources and abilities to be of serv­ ice to their communities, citing a civil obliga­ tion to serve the community and to try to make a positive difference in local govern­ ment by keeping it relevant. Some of the cur­ rent issues being addressed by the township has DeMaagd’s tentative support, such as the recent proposal by Thomapple Township’s EMS department, which is seeking a town­ ship-wide millage to fund ambulance servic­ es, equally, to residents in the community. Yankee Springs Township — one trustee position Roger Rottschafer, current trustee, appointed to partial term, ending 2016. Rottschafer is taking his first step .to becoming involved in municipal government, having not had governmental experience before his appointment to the trustee position last May. Rottschafer is a business owner and started a trucking company in the community that is successful with 225 employees. Rottschafer believes he will bring a business perspective to the board and will use his managonient experience to help: the. tQwnship move forward. Rottschafer supports the idea of developing a walking/bike trail within the township and feels the department of trans­ portation should be involved in the project. Rottschafer has lived in the township for 12 years, but has operated businesses and inter­ acted with the community for 40 years. Rottschafer’s biggest concern for the town­ ship is the fire department. The department is down to three part-time firefighters and HHS students raising funds for UNICEF Members of Hastings High School Key Club will be among trick-or-treaters Friday night, but they will not asking for candy. About 35 members of the Key Club, an affiliate of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, will be visiting homes within the city of Hastings, raising money for UNICEF between 6 and 8 p.m. Friday. The student club has been collecting funds for UNICEF for approximately six years. As an incentive, anyone who makes a donation of $20 or more will qualify for an hour of leaf-raking by the students Nov. 8. Two Middleville women die in Saturday crash Two Middleville women were killed in a two-vehicle accident at about 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the intersection of 64th Street and Pratt Lake Avenue in Bowne Township. Hazel Scobey, 78, and her passenger, Lois Peterson, 63, both of Middleville, were killed. According to Kent County Sheriff’s deputies, Scobey was apparently traveling south on Pratt Lake Avenue. Witnesses told police Scobey’s mini-van made a quick stop at the stop sign and then continued south through the intersection. An eastbound pickup truck, driven by Richard Seelye, 42, of Clarksville, struck the mini-van in the passenger side. Seelye and his passenger, Miranda Nash, 43, also of Clarksville, were transported to Metro Hospital by Life EMS with non-life­ threatening injuries. Police do not believe speed or alcohol were factors in the accident. All of the vic­ tims involved in the crash were believed to be wearing seatbelts. Alto Fire Department assisted Kent County Sheriff’s department and Life Ambulance at the scene. Rottschafer’s goal is to steer the fire depart­ ment in the right directions, drawing the nec­ essary support from the community, and working with the chief and the board Prairieville Township Park Commission — three open positions Robert Egelkraut, currently on commis­ sion, appointed to partial term, ending 2016. Egelkraut has worked for and retired from the Battle Creek Public Schools after 32 years and has volunteered his time to work as camp staff member for the University of Michigan Speech and Hearing Camps. Egelkraut’s background is in teaching and recreation, holding a master’s degree in elementary edu­ cation from Western Michigan University. Egelkraut wants to continue to improve the. community of Prairieville, believing the area is a great place to live and raise family. Wanting to give back to the community, Egelkraut believes that joining the park board is something everyone should do at least once, and he feels it vitally important to pre­ serve the area’s natural environments. Also important to the position is the development and collaboration with the neighboring town­ ships of Richland and Yankee Springs. Egelkraut is happy to serve his community. Scott Kuebler, currently on commission, appointed to partial term ending 2016. Kuebler currently serves on the Parks Board through appointment to fill a term that was vacant at the beginning of the year. Jhis is his first board position. Kuebler holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and working for Eaton Corporation in Grand Rapids, designs circuit boards for airplanes. Kuebler does not have a good feeling about fracking being allowed in the community and agrees the township’s park commission should take a position on the matter. Also important to Kuebler is the park board’s efforts to maintain revenue generation from local, public access points. Being the only park commission member that does not live on a lake, Kuebler feels that the attempt to secure revenue through fees associated with boat launches needs to be streamlined and enforced. Kuebler also feels a the township needs a better presence at the parks, to edu­ cate the public, and improve the signs. Castleton Township — one clerk position Marcia Scramlin, Republican, ran unop­ posed for the partial-term clerk position. Pennock bazaar begins Wednesday Showing some of the items available to purchase during the 48th annual Pennock Hospital Gift Shop Christmas bazaar are Kendra Harthun (left) and Diane Scott. Harthun, volunteer services coordinator for Pennock, is the newest member of a group of women who volunteer their time to run the gift shop located on the first floor of the hospital. This year’s bazaar will be in the hos­ pital’s conference center, Wednesday, Nov. 5, and Thursday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A gold standard trunk show will be feature Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The hospital gift shop began in 1966. The Christmas bazaar raised $23,000 last year, benefiting Pennock Foundation’s philanthropic programs. Lions leader just short of finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Grant Hengesbach from PewamoWestphalia hit the finish line at the end of the Division 3 Regional Meet hosted by OyidElsie 17 minutes 36.80 seconds into the race. He was the last of 15 individual state qual­ ifiers thanks to his 15th-place finish. 1 Lion senior Andrew Brighton was two places and 10.5 seconds behind. The season came to an end Friday (Oct. 24) for all the Maple Valley varsity cross country runners at Uncle Johnson’s Cider Mill in St. John’s. “He ran a really smart race, just couldn’t get to that 15th spot,” said Maple Valley head coach Tiffany Blakely. “I am still proud of his accomplishments and hard work throughout the season.” The Lions all showed off their hard work Friday. A trio of Lion boys and six of the seven Maple Valley girls set new personal record times at the regional where the top 15 individuals and top three teams earned spots in today’s Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Blakely said the goal for the boys was to close the gap between each other. “They accomplished this with less than a minute between our second through fifth boys,” Blakely said. That pack included Jacob Brighton 51st in 19:55.30, Felix Pena-Collier 61st in 20:28.30, Drew Allen 65th in 20:36.20 and Kodee Crouch 66th in 20:38.20. Jacob Brighton, Allen and Crouch each set new personal records. Brighton was under 20 minutes for the first time 'and coach Blakely said she’s looking forward to him being a team leader next fall. The Lion team also had Matthew Reid 77th in 22:12.50 and Zach Wolcott 78th in 22:13.20. Lansing Catholic senior Keenan Rebera was the run away winner Friday, hitting the finish line in 16:13.40. St. Louis sophomore Evan Goodell was second in 16:46.10. Lansing Catholic had six guys in the top 16 and won the regional title with just 37 points. Pewamo-Westphalia was second with 81 points, followed by Ovid-Elsie 86, St. Louis 133, Bath 142, Ithaca 163, Carson City­ Crystal 178, Dansville 200, Perry 215, Laingsburg 249, Maple Valley 256 and Portland 315. The Lion leader on the girls’ side was the only one who didn’t set a PR. Senior Emma McGlocklin was 51st with a time of 23:26.00 Friday. Freshman teammate Carlee Allen wasn’t far behind her, placing 54th in 23:36.00. . Maple Valley also had Alli Hickey 71st n 25:43.70, Hannah McGlocklin 72nd in 25:45.90, Francesca Livraghi 80th in 27:31.80. . The final two in for the Lions were Leonie Konstandin (82nd place in 27:48.70) and Katie Blodgett (84th, 28:16.70). “I am so proud of how all the girls ran, we had six personal best times in the race,” Blakely said. “Each girl put in a strong finish to achieve their personal best Times and places. All season long they have been work­ ing together to improve their times, and com­ pared to the last time they ran this course we had two girls drop five minutes off their time.” There was one girl who bested 19 minutes Friday, St. Louis Senior Sophia Bradley who finished in 18:50.50. Ovid-Elsie senior Alex Love was second in 19:02.70. Ithaca had five girls in the top 16, led by sophomore Courtney Allen’s sixth-place time of 19:52.20, and won the regional title with 47 points. Lansing Catholic was second in the girls’ standings with 64 points, followed by St. Louis 90, Pewamo-Westphalia 103, Carson City-Crystal 104, Bath 171, Ovid-Elsie 179, Perry 225, Portland 260, Laingsburg 279, Grand Rapids West Michigan Aviation 282 and Maple Valley 326. TK-Hastings wins meet filled with close freestyle finishes A trio of freestyle races were won by less two tenths of a second during the non-conference dual between Thornapple KelloggHastings and th,e Allegan varsity girls’ swim­ ming and diving team in Hastings Tuesday. The Tigers scored wins in the first two, but TK’s Lauren Kroells out-touched Allegan’s Gabbie Dame to win the 100-yard freestyle by two hundredths of a second and help the TK-Hastings team to a 100-84 win over the visiting Tigers. Kroells won the 100 freestyle in 58.06, besting Dame’s time of 58.08. Dame had edged Kroells when the two met in the 50-yard freestyle, with Kroells second in 26.49 and Dame winning in 26.38. That event, the fourth of the night, was the second one to be decided by less than a sec­ ond. Allegan’s Madelyn Smith bested TKHastings’ Hayley Bashore 2:08.66 to 2:08.74 in the 200-yard freestyle race. The other freestyle race wasn’t nearly as close. TK-Hastings had the top three finishers in the 500-yard freestyle, with Bashore win­ ning in 5:52.50. Jennifer Tuokkola was sec­ ond in 5:57.65 and teammate Madeline Cole third in 6:27.35. Kroells, Tuokkola and Bashore teamed with Libby Betcher to win the night’s first race, the 200-yard medley relay, in 2:01.40. Betcher added a winning time of 2:24.64 in the 200-yard individual medley, won the 100yard breaststroke in 1:10.92 and teamed with Samantha Richardson, Kourtney Dobbin and Bashore to win the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:51.39. Allegan also had Bre Price win the diving competition with a score of 259.25, besting teammate Erin Isola by less than three points. The Tigers’ Madelyn Smith won the 100-yard butterfly in 1:06.15, and she teamed with Dame, Peyton Lake and Olivia Lake to win the 400-yard freestyle relay in 3:56.17/ �Page 14 — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Powder puff game has heartwarming end TK ladies top The junior and senior girls at Hastings High School provided some exciting football action Wednesday, Oct. 22, during the annual homecoming week powder puff game. Along with usual confusion that is part of powder puff football — such as too many or too few players on the field — the girls also made elusive runs, completed passing plays, had long kick-offs and stopped plays in a con­ test that Assistant Principal Steve Hoke called a really great game. But the girls saved perhaps the best play for last when junior Haley Cooley, who is visual­ ly impaired, got the ball and ran toward the goal line, accompanied by teammates. The seniors held back their defense as Haley made the 45-yard run down the field and across the goal line to then be surrounded by teammates Wildcats at quad Assistant Principal Steve Hoke gives instructions to junior and senior girls at Hastings High School before the annual homecoming week powder puff game. jumping and yelling like a bunch of teenage girls. “Throughout the game, both teams helped each other out,” said Hoke. “They were com­ petitive, but it was awesome the way they cheered for each other. It was just a good, clean, fun game.” Haley also had a chance to play earlier in the game. Each time, she was escorted on and off the field by one of the junior coaches, who held her arm to guide her during the play. The seniors were leading 12-6 with one second left in the game. After Hailey’s touch­ down, the scorekeepers — senior boys, who are notoriously one-sided in their commen­ tary — set the score at 12-12. So who really won? The seniors, Hoke said. But, most who were at the powder puff game or have watched the video of Hailey’s touchdown posted on the Hastings Banner Facebook page are likely to say all the girls who participated this year are winners. The video also is available at hastingsbanner.com. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team earned a split in its OK Gold Conference series with Wayland this season, topping the Wildcats during the league quad TK hosted Thursday. The Trojans downed the Wildcats in three sets and then finished off the league season with a three-set win over Ottawa Hills. TK battled to earn a 29-27 win in the first set against the Wildcats, then finished them off with 25-20 and 25-19 victories in the final two sets. “(My) team played with more confidence than earlier in the season versus Wayland,” said TK head coach Patty Pohl. “The match versus Wayland was statisti­ cally the best hitting match we’ve had all year. The players had very few hitting errors.” Holly Dahlke had 13 kills and Amy Ziccarello eight in the win over the Wildcats. Pohl was pleased with Dahlke’s attack all night long, and said that Emery Shepherd “also did a great job coming in and hitting.” Ziccarello had seven digs and Dahlke six, while adding 14 assists. Haley Alverson led TK with 17 assists. The Trojans topped Ottawa Hills 25-19, '25-11, 25-15 to finish off the league season with a 4-6 record. Dahlke had ten kills and seven assists in that victory. Izzy Rapson chipped in six kills and Kelsey LeMay had four. Alverson had 11 assists and also knocked seven aces against the Bengals. Lindsay Thomas also had a good match at the serv­ ice line, hitting five aces. Makayla King had a team-high seven digs in the win, and Dahlke added five. Thornapple Kellogg’s Holly Dahlke hits a jump serve during her team’s vic­ tory over Ottawa Hills at the OK Gold Conference Quad in Middleville Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Play in the Class A state tournament starts for the Trojans Nov. 3 when they travel to take on Byron Center in a district quarterfi­ nal match. • Haley Cooley (center) heads back to the sidelines, escorted by junior coach Zach Allyn. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Shirlee’s Grands 26-10; Team Turkey 25­ 11; X-Women 22-14; Sue’s Team 22-14; Mexican Connexion 17-19; Moore Cubed 15.5-20.5; Look Insurance 14-22; 2 Guys and a Lady 14-22; Animal House 13.5-22.5; Coleman Agency 11-25. High Game - Derrick 232; Devin M. 212; Emily 200. High Series - Devin M. 597; Derrick M. 543; Emily 517. Wednesday Mixed Boniface Construction 21-7; Huver’s Auto Recycling 19.5-12.5; Court Side 19-9; Eye & ENT 15-17; Brush Works Painting 9.5-14.5. Good Games and Series Women - L. Elliston 194-512; J. Shurlow 155-436; N. Boniface 156; Y. Cheeseman 147-385; F. Smith 190-496; B. Smith 173-487. Good Games and Series Men - M. Camell 168. Senior Citizens Rosie’s 25-7; Pin Seekers 21-11; Just Having Fun 19-13; Evie’s Devils 18-14; Jan’s Team 18-14; King Pins 18-14; Has Beens 17­ 15; Butterfingers 16-16; Sun Risers 13-19; M&M’s 12-20; Early Risers 11-21. Good Games and Series Women - N. Boniface 160; J. Shurlow 177-452; R. Murphy 142; F. Bell 234-523; B. Maker 158; E. Ulrich 180; C. Stuart 151-416; M. Wieland 164. Good Games and Series Men - R. Boniface 170-473;!. Miller 194; Murphy 156; C. Atkinson 157; P. Scobey 224-554; M. Camell 157-463; R. Walker 138; R. Hart 165; D. Kiersey 181-501; M. Saldivar 182; W. Mallekoote 177-436; L. Dunn 157-462; R. McDonald 205-587. Monday Mixerettes Nashville Chiropractic 23-9; Dewey’s Auto Body 21-11; Creekside Growers 18-14; Kent Oil 17-15; Dean’s Dolls 14-18. Good Games and Series - M. Rodgers 158; A. Norton 160-446; V. Carr 180-460; S. Nash 151; N. Goggins 152; K. Fowler 176; J. Alflen 184-486. Sunday Night Mixed The Terribowls 19 1/2; Happy Hookers 16 1/2; The Wild Bunch 15; Princess & Her Toads 14; Pinheads 10; Animal House 9. Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Becker 181-506; B. Breitner 160-452; B. Brownlee 163-451; E. Bixler 142-397; M. Bixler 110-327. Men’s Good Games and Series - C. Gulch 234-638; B. Rentz 194-566; A. Kinney 186­ 534; E. Garcia 196-514; J. Shoebridge 174­ 497; W. Case 169-470; B. Heath 150-433; S. Jewell 157-467; D.K. McKee 224; D. McKee 218; B. Kelley 198; A. Stora 172; M. Brownlee 171. TK girls going back to Brooklyn again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg’s girls have made it three in a row. Trojan senior Melissa Winchester was the runner-up and five girls finished in the top 30 for the TK varsity girls’ cross country team as it qualified for the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Finals with its third-place finish Saturday at the Division 2 Regional Meet at Portage West Middle School. The TK ladies will be making their third consecutive appearance in the state finals Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, with Winchester looking to be a state medalist for the third year in a row. The top three teams and top 15 individuals at regionals across the state last week earned spots in the finals. The TK ladies will be joined at the finals by sophomore Erik Walter from the boys’ team who earned a spot in the finals with his 15th-place finish Saturday. The Trojan girls were Tn a battle for the third and final state qualifying spot behind two of the state’s top Division 2 girls’ teams, St. Joseph and Otsego. St. Joseph won the girls’ meet with 51 points and Otsego was second with 55. TK finished with 87 points, besting Hamilton which finished with 101 for the third spot. Gull Lake was fifth with 136 points, followed by Vicksburg 143, Holland Christian 188, Stevensville Lakeshore 235, Plainwell 268, Wayland 278, South Haven 289, Edwardsburg 333, Allegan 368, Holland Thornapple Kellogg’s Rachael Gorton (528) works her way up hill during Saturday afternoon’s Division 2 Regional Meet at Portage West Middle School. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) Thornapple Kellogg’s Patrie LaJoye winds his way through the woods during Saturday’s Division 2 Regional race at Portage West Middle School. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) 389, Niles 402 and Paw Paw 488. Winchester will run in the state finals for a third time looking for a third state medal. She was the runner-up with a time of 18 minutes 53.40, behind Hamilton sophomore Erika Freyhof who won in 10:39.30. TK also had junior Olivia Lamberg 13th in 20:02.30, junior Tannah Adgate 18th in 20:08.80, sophomore Rachael Gorton 26th in 20:41.31 and freshman Lauren Lutz 28th in 20:50.30 in the top five for the team. Rounding out the TK pack were senior Janie Noah in 35th with a time of 21:10.50 and sen­ ior Emily Chatterson 46th in 21:49.00. Walter continues a tradition of the TK boys’ team sending one guy to the finals. His older brother David Walter competed at the finals each of the past two years. The two years before that, Dustin Brummel was a state qualifier. Erik was the final individual state qualifier in the boys’ race thanks to his 15th-place time of 17:15.10. He passed sophomore teammate Luke Noah, who was unable to finish, in the final 1,000 meters of the race to take over 14thplace, but then had Otsego senior John Finch race past him with about 100 meters left. Erik said he knew he was in 15th place at that moment. “I thought someone else was going to pass me too. I was nervous and my heart was rac­ ing, but I stayed in that place and it all turned out well,” said Erik. He set a new personal record with his time, and four other Trojans set PRs on the day. The Trojan team had four guys in the top 31, with junior Joe Gaikema 25th in 17:42.80, senior Wyatt Deleeuw 26th in 17:46.80 and senior Patrie Lajoye 31st in 17:54.50. TK’s - number five Saturday was junior Kyle Makarewicz, who was 52nd in 18:26.10. Drayson Beyer, another junior, was 61st for TK in 18:38.50. St. Joseph had four guys in the top seven and its number five was 19th to win the regional title with just 35 points. Gull Lake was second with 95 points followed by Otsego 96. The Trojans were fourth, a ways back with 149 points. Wayland placed fifth with 163 points, fol­ lowed by Holland Christian .171, Hamilton 175, Vicksburg 230, Holland 251, Stevensville Lakeshore 289, South Haven 293, Plainwell 298, Niles 328, Allegan 341, Paw Paw 344, Dowagiac Union 420 and Edwardsburg 455. Skyler Arthur, a senior from St. Joseph, was the individual champion in 16:05.60, with his classmate second in 16:21.30. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — Page 15 Local conference’s top teams squaring off again by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s another year without a playoff game for any of the Barry County varsity football teams. Delton Kellogg and Thomapple Kellogg were the final two county team’s alive hoping to finish the year with six wins, needing wins in the final two weeks of the regular season, but both came up short of that ultimate goal. Lakewood topped rival Ionia, in Ionia Friday, and all three teams finished the season with four wins. A couple of teams from all three of the con­ ference that have Barry County representation are opening their state playoff runs this week­ end. Lakewood finished tied for second in the first year of the Greater Lansing Activities Conference with Stockbridge, with those two teams placing behind Olivet in the league. The Olivet Eagles will look to get win num­ ber two against the Panthers when they meet at Olivet High School Saturday at 1 p.m. for their Division 5 Pre-District contest. The Eagles topped the Panthers 69-48 in their GLAC meeting. t Two of the top teams from the Kalamazoo Valley Association will meet again, as long­ time rivals Schoolcraft and Constantine face off Saturday at 1 p.m. in Constantine in a Division 6 Pre-District game. The Falcons went 5-0 in the KVA to win the conference title this season, while the Schoolcraft Eagles finished in second place. The Falcons topped the Eagles 31-17 in their week two match-up this season. The Kalamazoo United team which fin­ ished third in the KVA behind the Eagles and Falcons will play at Eaton Rapids Friday at 7 p.m. in a Division 4 showdown. Also in Division 4, the OK Gold Conference champions from South Christian host Allendale at Byron Center High School Friday at 7 p.m. and Grand Rapids Catholic Central hosts Unity Christian Friday at 7 p.m. at Grand Rapids Christian High School. The winners of those two Pre-District contests will meet with a district title on the line next weekend. Final Records Delton Kellogg Lakewood Thomapple Kellogg Maple Valley Hastings 4-5 4-5 4-5 3-6 1-8 O-K Gold South Christian G.R. Catholic Central Thomapple Kellogg Ottawa Hills Hastings Wayland overall (league) 7-2 (5-0) 6-3 (4-1) KVA Constantine Schoolcraft Kalamazoo United Delton Kellogg Parchment Comstock overall (league) 8-1 (5-0) 6-3 (4-1) 6- 3 (2-3) 4-5 (2-3) 3- 5 (2-3) 0-9 (0-5) GLAC Olivet Stockbridge Lakewood Leslie Maple Valley Perry overall (league) 7- 2 (5-0) 6-3 (3-2) 4- 5 (3-2) 3-6 (2-3) 3-6 (2-3) 1-8 (0-5) 4-5 (2-3) 1-8 (1-4) 0-9 (0-5) Here’s a round-up of last Friday’s local gridiron action. Ottawa Hills 43, Hastings 35 The Saxons lost a couple of fumbles in the first half, Ottawa Hills kept scoring on the first play of drives, and yet Hastings kept giv­ ing itself a chance until the very end. It wasn’t unfil an on-side kick attempt, the Saxons’ second of the fourth quarter, slipped through the hands of Hastings junior Alex McMahon that the Bengals were able to kneel off the final seconds of a 43-35 victory over the Hastings varsity football team inside Baum Stadium at Johnson Field Friday. The Saxons had to work for every yard on offense and every stop on defense, and had to The Saxons’ Andrew Gee gets a good block and races through a hole during the second quarter Friday against Ottawa Hills. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’Andrew Gee is lifted off his feet as he tries to work his way through the Ottawa Hills defense Friday night. (Photo by Dan Goggins) dig themselves out of the 30-8 hole they were scored on a 4-yard touchdown run that made in at halftime. the score 36-21 at the end of the third quarter. “There’s a lot of perseverance (on this The Hastings defense earned a stop on the team,” said Saxon head coach Jamie Murphy. Bengals’ next possession, with the help of a “Our goal at halftime was to come out and couple penalties, and the Saxon offense went win the second half and our boys did that. 65 yards on 18 plays. Hastings finally scored They did everything we asked from them in to pull within 36-28 with Coltson plunging the second half, unfortunately in the first half into the end zone from a yard out. we got in too big of a hole to climb out of The drive ate up a lot of time on the clock especially against an incredibly talented team though, leaving the Saxons just four more, like Ottawa Hills that had some great speed.” minutes. Ottawa Hills scored on a 54-yard touch­ The Saxons tried their first on-side kick of down run by Shawn Kneeland on its first the fourth quarter, and the ball took a nice offensive snap. The Saxons were able to high bounce towards the sideline. Hastings’ answer with a 12-play 87-yard drive that David Hause hauled in the ball and did his ended in a 10-yard touchdown run by Jason best to tap his feet down inside the out-of­ Slaughter. Slaughter’s two-point conversion bounds line, but was just beyond the barrier. run put his team up 8-7. The Bengals scored quickly, to go up 43-28 Bengal quarterback Jeremy Glasco went to with 2:31 left to play, and that left the Saxons work after that. He finished off a quick drive time to score again and try another on-side with a 51-yard touchdown pass to Kamarion kick. Johnson before the end of the first quarter and Tim Campbell got a chance to quarterback scored on a two-yard touchdown run in the to the Saxons on their final offensive drive of the finish off his team’s first drive of the second season, and he helped the team move down quarter. 'and score on a 7-yard run by Draven Pederson Hastings fumbled the ball on its first play with 10.9 seconds left. Westers added the on the ensuing drive and Glasco threw a 24- extra-point kick for the Saxons’ final point of up a little bit differently. That takes some time. The kids do it for a decade and it’s hard to line up different and run the same plays even.” Kalamazoo United 14, Delton Kellogg 8 Delton Kellogg was better the second time around, but still not quite good enough. The Hackett Catholic Central and Kalamazoo Christian Co-op football team, the Kalamazoo United Titans, scored its sec­ ond victory over the Panthers of the season in the final week of the regular season. The Titans topped the Panthers 14-8 in Kalamazoo Friday in what was a non-conference contest. Kalamazoo United won the first meeting of the season between the two teams 28-7. Lakewood 41, Ionia 34 By taking care of the football the Vikings took themselves to victory. Lakewood’s varsity football team held off a second half charge from rival Ionia to score a 41-34 win at the home of the Bulldogs in the final game of the season Friday night. The Vikings’ Austin Kietzman recovered a Bulldog fumble and Scott Swift and Jacob Darling each intercepted Bulldog quarterback pass from Gregory to John Mccord and a 1yard touchdown run by the Bulldog quarter­ back. Kietzman’s 37-yard touchdown run came two minutes later to put his team back up by two touchdowns. Gregory scored his second rushing touch­ down of the night with 1:16 to play, pulling his team back within 41-34 after Christian Duell’s extra-point kick, but the Vikings were able to hold on in the end. Gregory also scored the only TD of the third quarter, on a 26-yard run. The Vikings never attempted a pass in the game, rushing 52 times for their 333 yards. Kietzman led the way with 21 rushes for 233 yards. Salgat called his own number 29 times, rushing for 99 yards. “Kietzman had an amazing game. It could­ n’t happen to a better player or person,” said Boucher. “He does everything you ask and more. He spent most of the season blocking for Alex (Salgat). Their whole defense kind of focused on Alex and he got to shine. It was awesome for him.” Kietzman came up big on both sides of the ball, leading the Vikings in tackles with ten. team’s first play. Thies Luedeke added the extra-point after the Bengals’ first two touch­ downs, then ran in the two-point conversion after each of the next two heading into the half. “The quarterback three-stepped and threw the ball and receivers were making little moves and getting by our defensive backs,” Murphy said. “We weren’t getting much pres­ sure on him because he was releasing the ball so quick. We kind of shut their run game down, but they had some big plays off the pass and that was the difference in the game.” Glasco also tossed a 5 8-yard touchdown pass to Michael Freeman in the third quarter and scored himself on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter. Glasco was 12-of-20 passing for 258 yards and the three touchdowns. Kneeland was the Bengal leader on the round, rushing 12 times for 107 yards. Morgan had five receptions for 76 yards. The Saxon attack was led by Jason Slaughter, who rushed 26 times for 113 yards. Hastings also got 44 yards on 11 carries from quarterback Clayton Coltson. Coltson was just 2-of-9 passing for 20 yards. Hastings got back into the ball game with a 13-yard touchdown run by Coltson to start the second half, after a big return on the kick-off by Slaughter. Jacob Westers’ followed that TD with a successful extra-point kick. Glasco’s TD pass to Freeman came on the Bengals’ first play following the Saxon kick­ off. The Saxon offense went to work again, covering 69 yards with 14 plays. Lee Stowe the win. Lakewood didn’t turn the ball over at all. The turnovers were big as the Bulldogs had as much success moving the football as the Vikings did. Ionia actually outgained the Vikings 457 yards to 333. Lakewood though built a 27-7 lead in the first half, getting three 1-yard touchdown runs from quarterback Alex Salgat in the first two quarters and a 41-yard touchdown run by Kietzman four minutes before , the intermis­ sion. Swift returned his interception to the Ionia 1-yard-line, setting up Salgat for his second TD run of the opening quarter. Kietzman would match Salgat’s three TDs for Lakewood, scoring on runs of 41 yards and 37 yards as the two teams went back and forth in the fourth quarter. “That was a crazy night. It was crazy excit­ ing,” said Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher. “It was back and forth and we thought we had them down a few times and I have to give it to Ionia. They kept coming back repeatedly. They were able to score and answer us and luckily for us we were able to score to answer right after they scored.” Ionia cut the Viking lead to 34-27 with 4 minutes and three seconds to play in the fourth quarter, after a 15-yard touchdown of-6 on extra-point kicks. , Gregory was a dual threat for the Bulldogs, rushing 19 times for 79 yards and completing 19-of-29 passes for 337 yards and one touchdown. Mccord caught six passes for 125 yards and Brian Wiles had seven receptions for 113 yards. The Bulldogs also scored on a 1-yard touchdown run by Kyle Parks that pulled his team within 13-7 with just under five minutes to play in the opening quarter. Salgat had already scored two TDs by that point, helping his team lead from start to fin­ ish. Lakewood ends the season with a record of 4-5 overall. “This group of seniors has been amazing. They’ve been through some extreme lows and they stuck with us and believed in us as a pro­ gram and believed in the coaches. You couldn’t ask for better kids than this year’s sen­ iors.” . The Vikings four victories this season are their most since 2010, which was also the last time they ended the season with a victory over Ionia. Grand Rapids Catholic Central 26, Thornapple Kellogg 13 The Trojans’ theme of “pride, class, and tradition” starts with “pride.” Even in defeat, the Trojans’, season ended with a performance to be proud of. . Grand Rapids Catholic Central topped Thornapple Kellogg 26-13 in the final varsity football game of the regular season Friday. The Cougars scored 26 unanswered points after TK’s Nate Raymond returned the open­ ing kick-off 85 yards for a touchdown to earn their sixth victory and a spot in the state play­ offs. Thomapple Kellogg ends the year with a 4-5 overall record, and a 3-2 mark good for third place in the OK Gold Conference. “You’ve got to stay out there and battle even down to the last minute. These guys kept their shoulders squared back and had pride in the way they played the game and the way they conducted themselves throughout the season. There’s a lot of pride in that and I’m proud of the guys,” said Thornapple Kellogg head coach Chad Ruger. He was especially proud of his senior cap­ tains, guys like Kyle Kraus and Cole Cronkright. Kraus finished his varsity career by making 17 tackles, including four for loss and two sacks. Cronkright had ten tackles. “They were out there (on defense) a lot tonight,” Ruger said. “The seniors, the cap­ tains, with their leadership, this is a great group of guys that have fought under a lot of different, difficult circumstances to be where we are tonight. I’ve asked them not to hang their heads about it because I’m proud of where they are. “They battled every single game. We came up short of our goals, that’s for sure, but they never stopped fighting. Not one tick on the Hastings quarterback Clayton Coltson fights off Ottawa Hills’ Jayvon Wallace as he returns a kick-off during the third quarter of Friday night’s homecoming contest in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons mixed their Wing-T offense with some spread looks throughout the sea­ son, but focused mainly on using the Wing-T during their comeback bid. That was just what was available against the Ottawa Hills defense. “It’s a two-way deal, where teams if they line up and try to stop us in the T then we break out into the spread,” Murphy said. “It’s a double-edged sword so that teams can’t line up and try to stop us one-dimensionally. We give them two dimensions and they have to stop us in both. , “Unfortunately we had too many mistakes with fumbles and miscues in the first half that got us in that hole, but I’m very proud of our kids and the way that they fought back and really made a game of it at the end. They gave us a shot to win it at the end and that’s all you can ask for in high school football.” While the 1-7 record wasn’t what the firstyear Saxon coach was hoping for, he is pleased with the direction the program is heading. “We have a youth program that’s on board,” Murphy said. “We have the freshmen who are coming along and are doing some different things other than just the T. That was kind of the main goal for this season, to line Saxon back Lee Stowe (88) is interfered with in the end zone by Ottawa Hills’ Samuel Beal as he tries to haul in a pass during the second half Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) See FOOTBALL, page 16 �Page 16 — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — The Hastings Banner State finalists lead TK girls and HHS boys to titles The Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country team shows off its hardware after winning the Barry County Meet with just 19 points Monday at the Barry County Fairgrounds, topping second place Hastings which finished with 58 points. Of the first 11 finishers nine were Trojans. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Winding around the first few turns, the front of the pack looked like a Trojan practice. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ cross country team, which will take part in the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Finals Saturday, dominated the 2014 Barry County Meet at the Barry County Fairgrounds Monday. Of the first 11 finishers nine were Trojans. The pack was led by senior Melissa Winchester, a two-time state medalist, won the race in 20 minutes 24.5 seconds. She led from start to finish as the course wound around the north end of the fairgrounds before heading behind the grandstand and down the midway area and eventually between the ani­ mal bams and back to where it started, then looped around again before the finish. The TK ladies totaled just 19 points. The Hastings boys were also led by a 2014 state qualifier, senior Chance Miller, who helped his team to the title with his first-place time of 17 minutes 27.0 seconds. Neither runner was going all out, opting to preserve a bit of energy for Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, but Miller was focused on the first Delton Kellogg’s Megan Grimes works her way along the course during the final mile Monday at the Barry County Invitational. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg’s Andrew Jackson nears the finish line at the end of the Barry County Meet Monday at the Barry County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Brooke Stahl races along a few strides ahead of Maple Valley’s Carlee Allen during the first mile of Monday’s Barry County Meet. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Hastings varsity boys’ cross country team celebrates its championship at the Barry County Meet Monday after topping runner-up Thornapple Kellogg 29-38 at the Barry County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) spot to help his team win the championship. The Saxon boys finished with 29 points, followed by Thomapple Kellogg 38, Delton Kellogg 89, Maple Valley 98 and Lakewood 112. Hastings had three of the top four boys, with senior Ronnie Collins second in 17:55.3 and Sam Johnson fourth in 18:00.5. Maple Valley senior Andrew Brighton broke up that pack with a third-place time of 18:00.0. The next three guys in were Thomapple Kellogg Trojans, with junior Joe Gaikema fourth in 18:15.5, senior Patrie Lajoye sixth in 18:21.6 and sophomore Erik Walter seventh in 18:30.3. Walter was the final runner to earn a spot on the All-Barry County first team with his seventh-place finish. The top seven runners in each race Monday earned spots on the all­ county first team while the next seven earned spots On the all-county second team. Walter and Miller are the only two Barry County boys who will compete in the state finals Saturday along with the TK ladies and the Delton Kellogg girls. Hastings was second in the girls’ standings with 58 points, followed by Delton Kellogg i nornappie ixenogg s layior ward beats Hastings Kayieign uoinns at tne end or tne Barry County Meet at the Barry County Fairgrounds Monday afternoon. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ’ 72, Lakewood 112 and Maple Valley 118. The Saxons’ Katherine Weinbrecht was the only girl not from TK to finish in the top seven. She was second in 20:57.1. TK had Olivia Lamberg third in 21:14.6, Rachael Gorton fourth in 21:24.3, Tannah Adgate fifth in 21:27.2, Janie Noah sixth in 21: 28.1 and Lauren Lutz seventh in 21:29.4. Also in the top 14 for TK were Emily Chatterson ninth in 21:35.0, Morgan McNutt tenth in 21:54.5 and Taylor Ward 11th in 22: 14.2. • Delton Kellogg senior Sammi Cleary broke up the Trojan pack a bit, placing eighth in 21:33.3. The other three girls in the top 14 were from Hastings and Delton, with the Saxons’ Kayleigh Collins’ 12th in 22:14.7 and Abby Laubaugh 14th in 22:36.3. Delton’s Megan Grimes was 13th in 22:23.1. Thomapple Kellogg put six guys in the top 14, with Wyatt DeLeeuw ninth in 18:45.9, Kyle Makarewicz 11th in 19:04.7 and Drayson Beyer 13th in 19:18.5. Hastings won the title with help from Alex Beauchamp tenth in 18:48.4 and Charles Surratt 12th in 19:11.2. Lakewood’s leader was Tyler Schrock, eighth in 18:34.7. Delton Kellogg’s leader was Brandon Shepard 14th in 19:27.9. Shepard’s teammates weren’t far behind. Delton Kellogg also had Jacob Howard 15th in 19:45.8, Brock Mueller 17th in 20:16.3, Andrew Jackson 18th in 20:26.7 and Eric Hoeberling 26th in 21:16.3. Behind Brighton for the Lions, Felix PenaCollier was 23rd in 20:49.7, Kodee Crouch 24th in 20:52.4, Jacob Brighton 25th in 21:16.3 and Drew Allen 27th in 21:18.9. Hastings’ Charles Surratt rounds a corner just ahead of Thornapple Kellogg’s Kyle Makarewicz and Wyatt DeLeeuw during the early stages of the Barry County Meet Monday at the Barry County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood had a pair of freshmen behind the sophomore Schrock. Timothy Sweet was 19th in 20:27.4 and Cole Jackson 20th in 20:33.0. The Viking team also had Brody Jones 34th in 22:05.6 and Andrew Mathews 35th in 22:11.0. The Lake wood girls’ team’s leader, sopho­ more Davita Mater, just missed out on all­ county honors. She was 15th in 22:46.9. The runner-up team from Hastings also had Emily Pattok 16th in 22:55.7 and Elliza Tolles 24th in 24:52.7. Behind the top two for Delton Kellogg Maranda Donahue was 17th in 23:35.8, Danielle Cole 21st in 24:24.3 and Maddie Conrad 25th in 25:02.0. Lakewood edged its Greater Lansing ^Activities Conference rivals from Maple Valley by six points thanks in part to Brooke Stahl 23rd in 24:35.9, Heidi Leonard 26th in 25: 17.5, Jacqueline O’Gorman 35th in 26: 35.8 and Olivia Louthan 38th in 26:46.7. Maple Valley was led by freshman Carlee Allen, who was 20th in 24:14.5. Lion senior Emma McGlocklin was 22nd in 24:35.0, with teammate Hannah McGlocklin 29th in 25:47.6, Alli Hickey 36th in 26:41.1 and Irene Accardi 43rd in 27:58.2: FOOTBALL, continued from page 15--------------------------------clock did they ever let down.” The Trojan defense played well, the Cougar offense was just better. “They’ve got some good solid running backs and a good solid line and they ran their stretch play at us over and over and over again,” Ruger said. “They managed the clock and managed the line of scrimmage. It wds just tough to defend. We knew it was coming. The boys were down there grinding it out, but our defense was on the field so much because the offense was sputtering a bit and they just wore us down.” The Trojan offense sputtered because of how well the Cougar defense played. Catholic Central held the TK offense to just 109 yards, including 23 rushes for 104 yards. Senior quarterback AJ Nye was l-of-4 pass­ ing for five yards. Senior running back Connor Collier led the TK offense with 18 rushes for 70 yards. He scored his team’s only offensive touchdown on a 13-yard run in the fourth quarter for the final points of the game. “They were just tough up front,” Ruger said of the Cougar defenders. “I’ve got to give them credit. They won the line of scrim­ mage. We tried to run inside, we tried to run outside, even when we tried to pass it seemed like we were running away from defenders. They were just aggressive and they won the line of scrimmage.” The Cougars rallied to tie the game at 7-7 with a second quarter touchdown, then upped their lead to 26-7 with a touchdown and a field goal in the third quarter and a touch­ down and a safety in the fourth. Jackson Bronkema and Raymond had interceptions for the Trojan defense to slow down the Cougar attack a bit. Aaron Moederzoon added six tackles for the Trojan defense. Dansville 25, Maple Valley 12 For most of four quarters the Maple Valley varsity football team’s defense matched what head coach Brian Lincoln called the best defense his team has seen all year. The Aggie offense though was able to score two touchdowns in the final four and a half minutes to snap a 12-12 tie and top the Lions 25-12 at Maple Valley High School Friday in the final game of the regular sea­ son. The Lions and Dansville Aggies were knotted at 12-12 midway through the fourth quarter when Dansville went for it on fourth down deep in its own territory. The Aggies got a generous spot to just earn the first down and on the next play completed a long touch­ down pass down the left side to get in posi­ tion to go up. Running back Ethan Korb finished off the Aggie drive with a 1-yard TD plunge, then after a Lion fumble in its own end Korb raced 25 yards for a second late touchdown. An interception by the Aggies’ Justin Young on a desperation pass by Lion quarterback Beau Johnson sealed the Lions’ fate. “They played their hearts out and I could­ n’t be more proud of them,” said Lincoln, whose team ends the year with an overall record of 3-6. The Aggies improved to 7-2 with the win and are on to the state playoffs next weekend. “We really played well defensively,” Lincoln said. “I think we held them under 100 yards rushing, and really it was three big pass plays that were the difference. The one, when it was 12-12 there after they got that first down we had good coverage. There were two guys surrounding him and he made a great catch. The kid (Aggie quarterback Trenton Courter) throws a very nice ball. Our kid kind of squared up early and there was one guy behind him and one guy in front of him and the kid made a great catch.” The two teams were tied 6-6 heading into the fourth quarter, but the Aggies snapped that tie on the first play of the fourth quarter on a 70-yard touchdown pass from Courter to Calvin Minnis. It was Courier’s second TD pass of the night. He also hooked up with Justin Young on a 44-yard touchdown pass three minutes into the second half to tie the game at 6-6. The Lions scored the only points of the first half on a 15-yard touchdown run by Brock Weiler with 5:37 left on the second quarter clock. Maple Valley answered the two touchdown passes with a long touchdown rush of its own. The Lions faced third-and-short at their own 43-yard-line on their first drive of the fourth quarter. “I told (Johnson) we’ll sneak it and we’ll start over. The line got off the ball well and he got to the second level and the next thing you know he’s out of there and was running down the sideline. He outran a couple kids. That was pretty exciting and that tied it at 12­ 12,” Lincoln said. Weiler led the Lion offense on the night with 22 rushes for 90 yards. Frankie Urlich rushed 24 times for 78 yards. “They were good. They were very good,” Lincoln said of the Aggie defenders. “I would say that was the best defense we saw all sea­ son. They were big. They were as big of a team as we have seen up front. They had two really, really, really good linebackers.” Ken Everts led Dansville with 14 tackles and Will Walker had 13. “After running wild for there weeks where anything we called went for five to ten to 12 yards, tonight it was two and three and four yards,” said Lincoln. “We went toe to toe with them until the last five minutes of the game there. Those linebackers were good. We’ve been pitching the ball pretty well with the toss sweep and we didn’t get that going tonight. Running our power off-tackle we were struggling. “We got yards. We just couldn’t get going. Frankie was just over three yards per carry and he’s been averaging about six, and Brock has been averaging about eight yards a carry the last three or four weeks. I still thought we blocked well. I thought we did things as well as we’ve done. They were just a good team.” Courter finished the night 11-for-13 pass­ ing for 226 yards. Minnis had four catches for 119 yards and Young five for 99 yards. Korb led the Aggies on the ground rushing 15 times for 90 yards. Ryan Mudge had a team-high nine tackles for Maple Valley. Cole Decker added eight and Grant Adrianson had six tackles includ­ ing a sack. “We’ve been pretty stout up front (on defense) and really our pass coverage was pretty good,” Lincoln said. “We had one breakdown on the one long touchdown pass they had. That was a total misplay on us, a total blown coverage, but other than that we played really well. We played the ball well. We got a lot of pressure on (Courter) early. We got a couple sacks or at least a couple hurries where he was being hit as he threw it.” Aggie kicker Wyat Pedigo scored the only extra-point of the evening, putting the ball through the uprights after his team’s final TD. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — Page 17 Vikings don't drop a set on way to GLAC title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was a new conference, but the same result for the Lakewood varsity volleyball team. Lakewood won its 13th consecutive con­ ference championship Saturday at the first Greater Lansing Activities Conference Tournament, which the Vikings hosted at Lakewood High School. The Vikings knocked off Olivet 25-11, 25­ 17,25-18 in the championship match to finish off a league season in which they didn't lose a singli set. . ' ' . The top seeded Vikings had a first round bye, then defeated Lansing Christian 25-8, 25-14,; 25-21 in their semifinal contest. “It’s great,” said Lakewood senior Vanessa Reynhout. “It’s actually great that it’s the first GLAC conference title. I’m really proud of the team for working extremely hard to get there.” “It was a little rocky, but we pushed through and we worked hard. We had some rough times here and there, but in the end we came through really well.” Lakewood setter Gabie Shellenbarger fed Reynhout again and again at the start of the third set against the Eagles. Reynhout pound­ “One thing I do think we’re not bad at is staying pretty strong out of system. We’ll keep bringing the ball up and bringing the ball up, but we can end a play if we’re in system.” Aleena Janousek and Mikayla Wickham ended the most plays for Olivet in the loss to the Vikings, hitting six and eight kills respec­ tively. Eagle setter Taylor Holmes had 20 assists. Loren Westlake had a team-high 18 digs. Olivet ends the league season in second place, followed by Lansing Christian in third. Perry, Maple Valley and Leslie were tied for fourth this season, ahead of Stockbridge. Maple Valley was fifth Saturday. Lansing Christian topped the Lions 25-14, 25-18, 25­ 17 in their opening round match. The Lions then knocked off Stockbridge 25-13, 26-24, 21-25, 25-23 in the match for fifth. The Stockbridge Panthers held s slim lead on the Lions for much of that fourth and final ed three of the attacks to finish off points, and had one fly long of the court. Lakewood led 3-1, and with Karly Morris firing serves in the Vikings pushed their lead to 6-1 at the start of that third set before Olivet coach Kelly Offrink called a time-out. The Eagles rallied to get back within 6-4, and trailed just 11-9 before the Vikings pulled away. Reynhout had a team-high 15 kills in the final, while Grade Shellenbarger added ten kills and seven digs. Reynhout said that Gracie cutting in a big kill to close out the second set was a good spark for their team heading into the final set with Olivet. Morris had a team-high 20 digs in the championship for Lakewood. Charlie Smith added eight digs to go with eight kills. Rebecca Kutch had eight digs and Katelin Senneker and Gabie Shellenbarger added seven apiece. Gabie had 36 assists in the final. Lakewood was strong from the service line against Olivet with Smith scoring six aces, Kutch five and Gabie four. Viking head coach Kellie Rowland is pleased with how her team is coming around. Rebecca Kutch continues to improve in her set in the match for fifth. Maple Valley never led by more than a point until the very end. Olivia Ricketts tipped a ball over to help Maple Valley get a 23-22 lead, and Emily Morris slammed down a kill for a 24-22 lead when a Panther serve receive was sent freely back over the net. Ricketts’ next serve flew long, but the Lions were able to close out the final point for the 25-23 win. The Lions got 29 kills throughout the day from Ricketts. Megan Bonney had eight kills and Emily Morris six. Ricketts also had 12 aces and 14 digs. Bonney chipped in ten assists and Paige Coston had ten. Taylor Medina led the Lions in digs with 32. Michaela Johnson added 12 digs, Morris 13 and Katie Dixon nine Morris and Katie Dixon each had three aces during the day for the Lions. Lakewood’s Vanessa Reynhout rises up for a kill during her team’s semifinal victory over Lansing Christian at the Greater Lansing Activities Conference Tournament Saturday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team collects its trophy after winning the conference championship at the first-ever Greater Lansing Activities Conference Tournament Saturday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) role as an outside hitter. Lakewqod has shuf­ fled its line-up around throughout the season, especially after the loss of freshman middle Lisa Hewitt to an injury. Kutch only saw limited time, as a back row player, early in the year. Smith has moved to the left side in the front row, with Kutch tak­ ing over on the other side. The Vikings tried Morris as a hitter for a bit, but Rowland decided she is too valuable as a libero to put in the front row. Rowland also added she’s happy with the improvement freshman Alivia Benedict continues to make. “What we have to do is fine-tune the easy plays,” Rowland said. “We have not fine­ tuned easy balls and that’s killing us. I under­ stand if a big hit gets past us, fine, but easy balls we better be putting in system and we don’t always get it in system. Maple Valley’s Olivia Ricketts sets the ball up as teammates Megan Bonney (back) and Bridget King (front) look on during their match against Stockbridge Saturday at the GLAC Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxon spikers just short against Wayland at quad by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons were a little frustrated by the ending, but were happy with how they played Thursday. Hastings’ varsity volleyball team would have liked to have beaten everyone other than league champion South Christian at least once in OK Gold Conference action this season, but came up just short at the league quad host­ ed by Thomapple Kellogg High School. The Saxons started the evening with a 25­ 8,25-6,25-17 victory over Ottawa Hills, their second win of the season over the Bengals. Wayland then edged the Saxons in five games, its second win of the season over Hastings, 17-25, 25-23, 24-26, 25-22, 15-10. Hastings ends the league season with a 4-6 record. “We took one off of Middleville, we beat Catholic Central and then of course Middleville beat Wayland. It would have been nice to beat (Wayland) tonight,” said Saxon head coach Vai Slaughter. “The girls played better this time. They covered the floor better, but Wayland covered the floor just as well.” Mary Feldpausch, Jessi Slaughter, Grace Meade and Jillian Zull led the way on defense in the back for the Saxons. Feldpausch had a team-high 17 digs for the night. Slaughter finished with 12 and Zull 11. Setter Erin Goggins also added 17 digs for the Saxons in the two matches. After falling behind two sets to one, the Wildcats jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the fourth set. The Saxons never led the Wildcat lead grow to more than four points though, and eventually battled back to tie things up at Hastings’ Tori Harding pounds a kill in her team’s five-set match with Wayland Thursday at the OK Gold Conference Quad hosted by Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Emmalee Yates (10) rises up to try and slow down an attack by Wayland’s Taryn Coughlin during the OK Gold Quad in Middleville Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 22-22 before Wayland finished off the final three points. Hastings led 5-4 early in the fifth set, but the Wildcats got a big kill from Sydney Ritz to tie the set, then won the next two points on Anna Johnson’s serve and led the rest of the way by at least a point. Janessa Hodge led the Saxons with 26 kills on the night, and also hads two blocks. McKenzie Teske had 14 kills, Goggins 11 and recent varsity call-up Tori Harding chipped in nine. Emmalee Yates matched Hodge’s two blocks and also had five aces. Teske had a team-high ten aces. . ' Hastings closes out the regular season with a quad at home tonight, then will open post­ season play Tuesday against Charlotte in the Class B District Quarterfinals at Lakewood High School. The Saxons were 1-1 in a quad at Sparta Tuesday, topping Sparta 30-28, 25-21* before falling to Big Rapids 25-23, 25-17 to end the night. Hodge and Goggins had ten kills each. Teske added eight, Yates seven and Christy Clark seven. Yates and Clark had two blocks each. From her libero position Feldpausch led the Schoolcraft keeps KVA had by topping Delton Kellogg girls The Panthers took one set from the Kalamazoo Valley Association leaders, but just one. Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball team suffered its second league loss Wednesday when it was downed 25-14,25-16,25-27, 25­ 14 by Schoolcraft. The Panthers hope to get another shot at the Eagles at the KVA Tournament Saturday at Parchment High School. Delton Kellogg head coach Alex Culbert said it was a rough night Wednesday. “We just couldn’t keep up with their fasttempo game, they are a good team and run a fast game. “In the third set, I made some changes in the line-up and the girls really started to fight and won that set. Throughout the match the girls had some really good moments, we have been working on having those moments more often.” Faith Ferris led the way for Delton with 16 kills, seven blocks, two aces and a dig. A lot of Panthers got in on the attack. Morgan Champion had six kills, while Alicia Lindsey and Amanda West added four each. Abby Wooten had three kills and Kristen Mohn and Hannah Walker had two apiece. Libby Parker led Delton in digs with 39. Lindsey added 14, Mohn eight and Wooten six. Mohn also passed up 13 assists while Walker had 11. Walker tallied six aces and five digs too. The Saxons’ Grace Meade digs a shot against Wayland Thursday as teammate Jessi Slaughter (3) looks on at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) team in digs with 18. Zull added another nine digs and Clark had six. HYAA football 3rd & 4th Grade Gold The Hastings third and fourth grade gold team finished its season with an 8-0 non­ league victory over rival Thomapple Kellogg Saturday. The young Saxons’ powerful defense chalked up its third shut out of the season. Scoring for Hastings was Robby Slaughter with a 20-yard touchdown run. Slaughter also —.—- kicked the extra-point. Hastings team mem­ bers include Joey Tumes, Slaughter, Layton Eastman, Bailey Miller, Cohen James, Haiden Simmet, Tommy Hollars, Aiden Benson, Lanny Teunessen, Kyler Sanders, Mason Bailey, Cohen Smith, Ethan Helmholdt, Collin Fouty, Colton Smith and Trenton Cotant this fall. The team finished its season with a 6-2 record. ........ ... .. ..... . . .... —.......... See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 18 — Thursday, October 30, 2014 — The Hastings Banner One point the difference as DK earns finals spot by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “One point, one place” was something the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country team talked about all season long. It was never more clear how valuable each place is than Saturday at the Panthers’ Division 3 Regional Meet hosted by Portage West Middle School. Delton Kellogg qualified for the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals, that will be held Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, with its third-place finish at the regional. The Panther girls earned the final state qualifying spot by outscoring fourth­ place Bangor 112 to 113. “We talk about that all season long. Places are points. Every place is one point. There it is. They’re all big,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Dale Grimes. Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country team members (front from left) Sammi Cleary, Maranda Donahue, Megan Grimes, (back) Danielle Cole, Anna Elliott, Laya Newland and Maddie Conrad celebrate their team’s third-place finish in the Division 3 Regional Meet at Portage West Middle School Saturday, that earned them a spot in Saturday’s Lower Peninsula Finals. Hopkins won the regional title with 42 points. Watervliet was second with 98 points. Delton Kellogg also had to fight off Gobles (fifth with 126 points) and Kalamazoo Valley Association rival Schoolcraft (sixth, 138). Schoolcraft had beaten the Panthers in all four KVA meetings this season, but the Delton girls were ahead of the Eagles once, on the regional course at the Portage Invitational. The Delton Kellogg girls were Delton Kellogg’s Sammi Cleary works her way to a runner-up finish Saturday in the Division 3 Regional race at Portage West Middle School. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) Lei NEWS OF QADDV a)/ 1*!**** PAITWTVf VA/vll M • Subscribe to the Jiastangs BaoocXe Call 945-9554 for more information. also ahead of Bangor at the Portage Invite. Grimes told his girls that one of the keys would be having three finishers ahead of the top Schoolcraft runner. The Eagle team didn’t have anyone finish in the top 20 Saturday, but had all seven girls finish between 23rd and 45th. Delton Kellogg did get three in ahead of Schoolcraft leader Macayla Rhoda (23rd in 22 minutes 13.60 seconds). Hammerheads invite area swimmers to join program The Hastings Hammerhead Swim Club is looking for kids from the ages of 6 to 18 who love to swim to join its program this winter. The Hammerheads practice at the Community Education and Recreation Center pool at Hastings High School on Monday and Wednesday nights. The swim club is open to anyone who loves to swim and would like to be part of a swim team. The team is made up of youth from Hastings as well as Middleville, Wayland, Delton and all other areas of the county. The younger swimmers practice from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the older swimmers from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meets are held throughout the season, but they are completely optional and the kids are not required to swim at meets if they don’t want to. “Our goal is to have fun and to teach kids how to swim better and to swim competitive­ ly if they would like. We allow kids to swim for a week without having to pay to see if they like it. It is a great way to keep kids active and healthy over the winter months and with only two practices a week it doesn’t take up too much time and allows for other activities,” said a Hammerhead press release. The Hammerheads’ winter program begins Nov. 3 and runs through the end of February. Swimmers may join at any point during the season. Those with any questions can visit the Hammerheads’ website at www.hammerheadswimclub.weebly.com or contact head coach Mike Schipper at mikelschipper@hotmail.com or team administrator Kim Kroells at hastingshammerheads@yahoo.com. Panther senior Sammi Cleary was the regional runner-up, hitting the finish line in 20:07.30. Hopkins’ senior Rachael Weber won the race in 19:41.00. The Delton Kellogg team also had fresh­ man Maranda Donahue seventh in 20:46.00 and Megan Grimes 15th in 21:42.40. “I think I was more confident than the girls were, but they pulled it off,” coach Grimes said. “The top three got in front of (Schoolcraft’s) number one, then Dani Cole and Maddie Conrad picked up places. Maranda Donahue, all of those girls just had incredible performances. It was a total team effort.” He said that Cleary ran “the race of her life”, earning herself sixth place on the all­ time top ten time list at DK. Donahue ran her new PR. Megan Grimes was just off her personal best time, but passed three girls in the final quarter mile. “Maddie Conrad, she passed a girl right at the very end. There’s another ‘one point, one place,”’ coach Grimes said. “It was exciting. It was unexpected for them, because it was a long-shot but not completely out of the pic­ ture. It was one of the better ones.” Cole finished 47th in 23:39.50, finishing less than half a second ahead of Allison Graces from Bridgman. Conrad was 52nd in 24:16.40, hitting the line 1.6 seconds ahead of Buchanan’s Corynn Kaiser. Delton Kellogg also had Anna Elliott 72nd and Anjayla Newland 73rd. Saxon senior Chance Miller will end career at D2 Finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Steady growth helped Hastings senior Chance Miller earn a spot in the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Finals. Miller rarely finished a race in under 19 minutes as a freshman. He was under 18 min­ utes a couple of times as a sophomore. He moved under 17 minutes a couple times as a junior, and added a few more finishes in less than 1*7 minutes during his senior season this fall. The biggest sub-17 minute performance of his career came Friday as Miller placed eighth with a time of 16 minutes 57.40 sec­ onds in the Division 2 Regional Meet hosted by Ovid-Elsie at Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. Johns. “I got out to a great start, settled down and then a little after the second mile coach (Steve Collins) told me I had to go, so I went for it,” said Miller. “I went from the 11th spot to eighth and I just held on all the way to the end.” The top 15 individuals and top three teams at regional races across the state last weekend earned a spot in this Saturday’s Lower Peninsula Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. It will be Miller’s first appearance in the finals. “I’m going to take it as a good moment and enjoy it, see what I can do,” said Miller. Jobs first. Jobs Now. To Improve Education Mike has; Supported increased funding for early childhood education Supported educational options for children and parents Opposed the federal takeover of our school curriculum through Common Core To Strengthen our Economy Mike has; Supported eliminating double taxation on small business owners 8c creating a more competitive business climate Sponsored legislation to begin the historic phase-out of the Personal Property Tax while protecting funding for vital local services Supported the repeal of numerous outdated regulations to help stimulate job creation and investment in our state. To Protect our Families and Communities Mike has; Sponsored legislation cracking down on human trafficking 8c domestic violence Been a strong advocate for the rights of victims 8c supported tougher sentences for criminals, especially repeat offenders ’ For State Senate www.mikenofs.com 269-441-1222 Sponsored and supported legislation to protect children, seniors, and vulnerable adults from predators and scammers ON NOVEMBER 4th Paid for by Citizens Supporting Mike Nofs, 5420 Beckley Rd. #350, Battle Creek, MI 49015 The top three teams and top 15 individuals at regional races across the state Saturday earned spots in Saturday’s state finals. The Division 3 girls’ race is slated to begin at 11:30 a.m. Bridgman was seventh in the girls’ stand­ ings Saturday with 143 points, followed by Hartford 223, Lawton 235, GalesburgAugusta 254, Berrien Springs 271 and Buchanan 312. Bridgman (49 points), Bangor (78) and Watervliet (87) were the three state qualifying teams on the boys’ side. Schoolcraft’s boys just missed out on a spot in the state finals, finishing fourth with 108 points. Delton Kellogg’s boys were ninth with 247 points. Branden Shepard led the Delton group with a 28th-place time of 18:02.00. The other Delton boys never got too sepa­ rated. Andrew Jackson was 60th in 19:18.80, Parker Talent 61st in 19:21.60, Jacob Howard 62nd in 19:26.00 and Brock Mueller 63rd in 19: 29.40. Delton also had Tucker Scoville 75th in 20:29.50 and Joey Zito 76th in 20:33.60. Bridgman’s Brian Njuguna won the race in 16:16.90, and was the first of five guys to fin­ ish in under 17 minutes. Watervliet’s Brendan Daly was second in 16:35.60 and Schoolcraft’s Matt Ring third in 16:48.40. Comstock’s Zack Richards was fourth in 16:53.30 and Bangor’s Justin Smith placed fifth in 16:55.40. “There’s no pressure. The pressure is gone after the regional meet. I made it already. I’ll go out there and try and do my best and try and set my season best, personal best and see what I can’t do with those other guys.” Making the finals was something Miller started thinking about during his junior sea­ son, and it was one of his main goals this fall. “That’s what I was working for. It’s a little bit of a dream come true to be able to go. “Last year I started thinking about it for sure and got close, and that made me stronger this year. I went after it. I’ve been working with my teammates and coach has been push­ ing me this year to get there, and it’s paid off really well.” The whole Saxon team was pushing to try and achieve a spot in the state finals, but came up a big short Friday. The Saxon team was sixth. Miller’s senior classmate Ronnie Collins placed 18th in 17:14.70, just over eight seconds behind the 15th-place finisher. Forest Hills Northern won the boys’ regional team title with 55 points. East Grand Rapids was second with 61 points, followed by St. Johns 91, Ionia 98, Forest Hills Eastern 127, Hastings 153, DeWitt 200, Grand Rapids West Michigan Aviation 223, Lansing Eastern 268, Haslett 273, Lansing Waverly 283, Belding 329 and Lakewood 390. Cody Cook from St. Johns was the individ­ ual champion, hitting the finish line in 16:26.20. Hastings also had sophomore Sam Johnson 27th in 17:36.20, junior Alex Beauchamp 33rd in 18:00.80, sophomore Charles Surratt 67th in 19:14.20 and senior Brandon Gray 69th in 19:50.00. Lakewood’s leader was sophomore Tyler Schrock, who placed 61st in 19:00.05. The Viking team also had freshman Cole Jackson 73rd in 20:09.30, senior Brody Jones 84th in 21:09.30, freshman Andrew Mathews 85th in 21:10.80 and freshman Jordan Bustance 87th in 22:06.40. Saxon sophomore Kayleigh Collins was nearly as close to a state finals spot as her big brother Ronnie, placing 19th with a time of 20:13.00. She led the Saxon girls’ team to a ninth-place finish. The last individual state qualifier in the girls’ race was Rachel Vanboxtel from Forest Hills Eastern who finished in 19:53.90. St. Johns senior Karrigan Smith won the girls’ race in 18:24.10, with Forest Hills Northern senior Morgan Posthuma second in 18:36.40. Katherine Weinbrecht, another sophomore, was the second Saxon girl to finish. She was 27th in 20:39.30. Hastings also had senior Abby Laubaugh 48th in 21:53.50, sophomore Emily Pattok 57th in 23:10.00 and freshman Elliza Tolles 62nd in 23:27.20. Lakewood was led by a sophomore too, with Davita Mater 53rd in 22:09.50. The Viking pack also included senior Brooke Stahl 59th in 23:18.40, senior Heidi Leonard 65th in 26:16.10, junior Olivia Louthan 69th in 26:50.40 and senior Jacqueline O’Gorman 70th in 27:28.30. East Grand Rapids won the girls’ champi­ onship Friday with 62 points. There was a pack of four Pioneers who placed tenth, 11th, 12th and 13th respectively, a pack led by jun­ ior Anna Laffrey in 19:48.00. Forest Hills Northern was second with 82 points and DeWitt third with 85. Behind the top three teams Haslett scored 105 points, Forest Hills Eastern 124, Ionia 137, St. Johns 150, Belding 184, Hastings 213, Lakewood 316, Lansing Waverly 345 and Lansing Eastern 348. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-11-06.pdf b2402c20660b23df2984280bbec5356e PDF Text Text Incumbents hold on to school board seats Kickstart program is a game-changer Saxon spikers earn spot in district semi’s See Story on Page 3 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 804879110187 NEWS BRIEFS Annual holiday gift show at Pierce Cedar Creek Over 25 local artists and artisans will be casting the holiday spirit at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on Sunday, Nov. 9. Unique gifts including stained glass, cop per jewelry and wildlife granite etch­ ings will be among the wide array of sele ctions and displays. The show runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A holiday lunch buffet will be avail­ able from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required at 269-721-4190. ‘Coffee with the Chief* planned Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt will h ost the next “Coffee with the Chief’ even t at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 in the communi­ ty room at the Hastings Public Library. T his will be a chance for citizens |o voice ask questions and give sugges­ tions. Other topics to be discussed will b e parking issues at the schools, 2 to 6 a.m . parking, Smart 911, input or need for a Neighborhood Watch program, sign­ ing up for the Hastings Police Departme nt news feed and meeting the new Deput y Chief of Police Dale Boulter. Democrats to meet Nov. 8 The Barry County Democrats will have their regular monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Habitat for Humanity plans chili dinner A meal for a worthy cause is what Habitat for Humanity Barry County has in mind when it serves up three kinds of chili at a fundraising dinner Friday, Nov. 7 The chili dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 N, M-37 Highway in Hastings. The cost is a free will donation, and all funds raised will help Habitat build homes for low income families in Barry County. Community Service Center still assisting those in need Used clothes, boots, shoes, coats and bedding are still being accepted by the Hastings Community Service Center located on the comer of Green St. and East St. The service center has been closed temporarily for cleaning, reorganizing, updating, and preparing to be remodeled. However, during a critical collection time, the mission to provide those in need with material resources is continu­ ing. Donors are encouraged to assist and anyone in need is urged to call 269-945­ 2361 to schedule an appointment. County Commission not all in for banking initiative by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer A request to support Barry Community Foundation’s quest for grant funding of a sav­ ings education program apparently didn’t bal­ ance the bottom line for two commissioners at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting, though final approval was provided on the 5-2 count. , “Granted I am backwoods about it, but I don’t see a big problem with people dealing with cash,” commented Commissioner Jim Dull, of the Bank On educational program sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury that has been operating in close to 100 communities nationwide. “My biggest problem with this is that it lures people in to do banking stuff with all the expenses and a lot of people are much better off (without them).” The National Bank On 2.0 Initiative is an effort by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to connect people who never use a bank and those who rarely use a bank to safe and affordable financial services and products and has been primarily directed toward rural and geographically remote resi­ dents. . t The specific focus topic that attracted the interest of the Barry Community Foundation is titled “Connecting Rural and Other Geographically Hard-to-Reach Populations to Safe, Affordable Financial Products and Services” and comes with funding of $50,000. Bonnie Hildreth, BCF executive director, attended Tuesday’s commission meeting to request the commission’s support on a Request for Proposal for a local project that could be funded by a $50,000 CFE grant. ' “It is our belief that, starting with kids, we can create a society that believes that saving money is important,” Hildreth told commis­ sioners. “We will be helping families to understand and to develop financial literacy.” Hildreth referenced a Nov. 1 Reminder story which highlighted a program funded by Hastings philanthropists Doug and Margaret DeCamp to establish savings accounts with an initial $50 deposit for every kindergartner in Barry County, effective next fall. “The most exciting part about it is that, by starting with kids in kindergarten, it’s going to help create a society of people that understand that savings is very important,” added Hildreth. “Statistics show that kids with even $500 or less in a savings account are more likely to go on to access post-secondary edu: cation so that they can become an educated and productive citizen in our community. “We feel we need to start with the kids and then the kids can help really train their fami­ lies to understand financial literacy.” Commissioner Jim DeYoung’s skepticism also centered on bank involvement in the pro­ gram and its implications in the kindergarten savings account program announced by the See BANKING, page 12 Sparse candidate roster makes for quiet county election A mid-term election that turned into a bonanza for Republican candidates nation­ wide, played according to script in Republican-rooted Barry County on Tuesday. In fact, most races, as is custom, were decid­ ed in the August primary election leaving Tuesday’s general election to be little more than a finality. At the top of the ticket, in figures that are still unofficial, Barry County voters helped Gov. Rick Snyder and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley to re-election by a 12,821 to 6,757 vote mar­ gin over Democrat Mark Schauer Though R^)UbIicah UTS. "Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land went down to defeat to Gary Peters, county voters provided her a comfortable approval margin of more than 2,000 votes, 10,400 to 8,258. Voters provided similarly comfortable winning margins for Republicans Ruth Johnson as secretary of state, Bill Schuette as attorney general, and Justin Amash as congressional representative. Republicans Mike Nofs and Mike Callton were returned to their positions in the state legislature. On the county level, voters had only two of seven commission seats under contest. Republicans Vivian Lee Conner in District 6 and Ben Geiger in District 5 were elected by comfortable margins over Democratic chal­ lengers Michael Barney and Damon Ross, respectively. I’m thdlhyi to a third term as a commi wiener.” Wednesday. “I’m really looking f$rwXnlto working in the coming term on three kreas: Expanding broadband access, paying town debt and building trust between Barry County commis­ sioners and Barry County officials.” Geiger acknowledged a “tension in the past” between commissioners and county officials but is now “excited about building strong relationships.” As for the addition of Conner to the board as its lone new member, Geiger is also antici­ pating good things. “I’ve worked with Vivian since I started in Barry County politics in 2007, said Geiger, who at 28, will still be the youngest commis­ sioner. “I think she’s going to be an asset to See ELECTION, page 12 Musical Revue’ to feature numbers from 15 years of shows Lakewood principal submits resignation/retirement letter by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer Lakewood High School Principal Brian Williams has submitted a letter of “resig­ nation/retirement” to superintendent Mike O’Mara. His last official day will be Wednesday, Nov. 26. In a phone interview on Wednesday' afternoon, O’Mara told the Banner that he could not share everything included in the official letter, stating that Williams is “looking to pursue other opportunities.” Williams spent 19 years in the Lake wood district as a teacher, athletic director, assistant principal, and most recently high school principal. “Mr. Williams has been a quality high school principal,” said O’Mara. “I wish him luck with his future endeavors.” Steve Young and Lori Beduhn portray Horace Vandergelder and Dolly Levi in a number from “Hello Dolly.” Young and Beduhn are part of the cast for a 15 year Musical Revue by the Thornapple Players. (Photo by Patti Farnum) Brian Williams The Thomapple Players will present a “Musical Revue” featuring songs and dances from the past 15 years Friday and Saturday Nov. 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Performances will be in the Dennison Performing Arts Center at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. All proceeds from the show will go to the capital campaign fund for Phase II of the Dennison Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens, students and children. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Thornapple Arts Council, 269-945-2002, or purchased at the door. Seating is limited. Hastings grad is reserve champion in national tractor restoration competition Ethan Haywood, 18, of Hastings, has emerged as the national reserve champion of the’ Delo Tractor Restoration Competition. He earned the second place honor and a prize of $5,000 last week at the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky. For the project, Ethan spent more than 300 hours, between early March and late August, restoring a 1954 Farmall Super H tractor that has been in his family far longer than he has. “It felt great to know that all of my hard work, time and dedication had paid off,” Ethan said Wednesday. “I was happy to repre­ sent my community and state in a competition that is primarily dominated by southern states while being the first person to ever place in the competition with their first entry.” A Michigan State University freshman studying animal science and agronomy and a 2014 Hastings High School graduate, Ethan plans to invest his prize money into his con­ tinuing education. The restored tractor is especially signifi­ cant to Ethan because of its family ties. “This tractor was bought in 1985 by my grandpa [Larry] and great grandpa [Eugene] when my dad was 10 years old,” said Ethan, the son of Luke and Renee (Robertson) Haywood, in a recent Reminder article. “This is a tractor that I grew up around and learned to drive at a young age. It has been used on our farm since then, serving many different purposes and is one of the first tractors that I learned to drive and really made me love Farmall tractors from a young age.” Ethan’s brothers Austin and Devin also have learned tractor driving on that vintage tractor. A ‘first’ characterizes Ethan’s national achievement too. He was honored with “the best presentation award” among the 12 final­ ists in the contest. Each finalist had to give a 20-minute presentation in front of a panel of See TRACTOR, page 3 Ethan Haywood, reserve champion winner of a national tractor restoration compe­ tition, stands next to the 1954 Farmall Super H tractor he completely restored. �Page 2 — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Kickstart to Career program unveiled at community foundation dinner by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer It was all about education — how educa­ tion benefits the community and how the community can benefit education. The Barry Community Foundation (BCF) has put a focus on education through 2016 and during the annual 400 Club dinner Thursday evening, BCF President and CEO Bonnie Hildreth unveiled the Kickstart to Career program, which is being established in conjunction with the DeCamp Family Foundation. The program will assist families with children entering Delton Kellogg, Thomapple Kellogg, Maple Valley, Hastings Area Schools,' St. Rose, Barry County Christian and Woodland Elementary with the (first step toward saving for their children’s’ future. ' [ “When we began this work in the Education Matters network, we all talked about what might it take to have a game­ changing program that would create a path­ way for success for all — no matter how they chose to find that success?” Hildreth said. “What if we had a program that would help kids see that they all have hope to succeed — to be a person with employment that could support a family in a profession for which they have passion? “Despite high levels of ability, students are increasingly hearing that costs will make a college education impossible, and many of them, seeing their families struggle to meet basic needs, are giving up on the dream earli­ er in life — such as in middle school, before they ever learn of opportunities for grants or loans,” she said. “Children's savings accounts (CSAs) are one way to combat this ‘wilt’ and keep students education-bound. We're high­ lighting CSAs not because they mean less borrowing (though that's a good thing), but because they mean greater access to educa­ tion.” Hildreth said when she learned Megan Kursik, who works for Financial Empowerment for Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) in Lansing, was developing a pro­ gram and was looking for a good rural com­ munity in which it could be implemented, she volunteered Barry County. “The DeCamp Family Foundation heard about the program and became so excited that they have already contributed the first three years of deposit into accounts to benefit all kindergartners enrolled in DK, TK, Hastings, Maple Valley, Woodland Elementary, St. Rose and Barry County Christian schools in the fall of 2015,” said Hildreth. “Each student will have an Education Savings Account opened for them with $50. The account is a deposit only account that may have additional contri­ butions throughout their K-12 experience.” The facts of the program are: • A total of approximately 600 kindergart­ ners are expected to be enrolled in the four school districts during 2015 -16 school year. Based on $50 to start a savings account for each student, multiplied by 600, the DeCamps said it is their intention to fund $30,000 for each of coming three years. • The account can only be used by the stu­ dent. It’s deposit only, meaning that funds in the account can be used for continuing educa­ tion until the 'student reaches 25. If not used or is only partially used, what remains at age 25 goes back into the program. • Future donors will contribute to an endowment fund that, with an adequate cor­ pus, will spin off interest each year allowing the $50 to every kindergartner to continue in perpetuity. The members of this pre-school class of four-year-olds at Noah’s Ark Pre-School in Hastings will be among the first to benefit from the Kickstart to Career program. Pictured are, front row (from left), Avery Walsh, Jackson McKinney, and Bella Strimback. Second row, Charlie Mattice, Kassidy Peake, Carson Gole, Elsie Haight, and Jude Rosser. Back row, Owen Spicer, Max Haley, Warren Williams, Logan Keizer, Liam Fradette, Lilli Edger, Trey Kahafer, Kaylee Roe, Syndey Patterson, and Kiley Wilcox. The students are part of teacher Janel Pena’s and assistant Jean Stavale’s class. Barry Community Foundation President and CEO Bonnie, Hildreth announces the Kickstart to Career pro­ gram, sponsored by the DeCamp Family Foundation. • Donors will be working with educators to identify “predictors of success” in a child’s academic life, such as reading at grade level by fourth grade. Meeting ;!a predictor of suc­ cess could trigger another contribution by the DeCamps, the foundation, or other donors. “We’re hoping that, once it’s started, the program will encourage other people to fund it, too, so that it can go even further,” said Doug DeCamp. “Hopefully, it’s going to ben­ efit the entire county, not just the students who are able to help meet the costs of their education or training after high school.” “The program is designed to encourage other people to participate,” said Margaret DeCamp. “If a parent or family member adds money, it helps the child’s savings program grow even more over time.” “It covers everybody, every kindergartner in Barry County whether they go to a public or a private school,” said Doug DeCamp. “The Kalamazoo Promise was a great thing, but one thing that was important to us with Each of the four recipients of the Golden Apple Awards presented at the 400 Club dinner were nominated by a staff member at the Barry County Community Foundation for going above and beyond the call of duty either in the classroom or in administration (from left) Hastings Area Schools Curriculum Director Matt Goebel, retired Thornapple Kellogg teacher Celeste Wolverton, former Maple Valley High School business teacher Monique Colizzi, who now teaches at Charlotte High School, and former Delton Kellogg High School teacher Jodi Borowicz, who now teaches at Lakewood High School. Michigan Lieutenant Governor Brian Galley (right) presents the USDA/HUD Secretaries Award to (from left) Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield, Barry County Area and Economic Alliance Executive Director Valerie Byrnes, Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell, Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Jim Carr, owner of Hastings Holiday Inn Express Mike Moyle, Hastings Business Team President Karen Heath, and Barry County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg. The award honors the entities they represent for working together to make the construction of the Holiday Inn Express a reality. this program is that it supports a child with any type of education they want to pursue after high school.” The education savings account can be used for any type of training after high school, said Hildreth. “If you need a license to go to work, if you have costs for an apprenticeship or expenses needed for a certificate, the account can be used for that, too.” Prior to the announcement of the program, keynote speaker Kresge Foundation Senior Program Officer Caroline Altman Smith spoke about the importance of education. She said education is huge priority for the Kresge Foundation, and she saluted the Barry Community Foundation for making education a priority. “The current generation is the first one in our nation’s history that is on track to be less educated and to have a shorter life expectan­ cy than its parents,” she said. “That has never happened before, and that is not the American Dream.” Altman Smith said children not prepared academically at the kindergarten through 12th grade level and college costs are just some of the barriers to preparing today’s generation for success. “No matter these challenges^ we need to help every young persqp plan for what he or she is going to do with their lives ...,” she said. “Michigan has made great strides in build­ ing a college-going culture in the past decade, and 37.4 percent of our working-age popula­ tion now has a two- or four-year college degree,’’ said Altman Smith. “This is up 0.6 percent from last year, and it’s great that our numbers are moving in the right direction, but the rate of change is far too slow. We need schools, colleges and communities to work together to significantly increase the number of our citizens enrolling in and completing college, or we’re going to fall far short of our workforce needs in the future, and leave a lot of people behind. “We know success stories are possible,” she said. “Last week, Akron, Ohio, working regionally in Northeast Ohio, won the National Talent Dividend Prize for boosting college attainment by more than 20 percent in a three-year period. It’s not rocket science to increase college attainment, but it does take focus and resources and leadership.” Altman Smith gave the following statistics regarding continuing education in Barry County: • 88 percent of students graduate from high school • 48 percent of high school seniors com­ plete the financial aid application • 47.5 percent of high school graduates enroll in a two- or four-year college within 12 months of high school graduation, which is Kresge Foundation Senior Program Officer Caroline Altman Smith gives the keynote address at the annual 400 Club dinner. The power of compound interest is the gift that Doug and Margaret DeCamp are providing every member of every kinder­ garten class in Barry County. With their enrollment comes a $50 gift that can grow into education and training program assistance after high school. below the state average of 60 percent. • The county’s degree attainment rate is 29.27 percent, ranking it 37th among Michigan’s 83 counties. The benefits of a higher college attainment rate for communities, according to Altman Smith, are: Higher wages leading to a larger tax base, better quality of life and local econ­ omy; a stronger work force, less strain on social services, lower incarceration rates, resilience in the face of economic change and more. “Helping someone to achieve a college degree is the closest thing we have to a silver bullet for alleviating poverty,” said Altman Smith. 400 Club attendees also heard an update on the Education Matters program and heard Hildreth announce that the BCF has a new affiliate — the Delton Kellogg Education Foundation (DKEF). Hildreth said DKEF has two $50,000 match gifts, one from BCF board member and DK alum Mike McCullough and his wife Karen and a second from the Barry County Telephone Company, which means the first $100,000 in gifts to the DKEF will be matched dollar for dollar. Each member ofJhe BCF staff picked one* person in the educational field to receive the Golden Apple Award for “Going above and beyond the call of duty. This year’s recipients are: • Hastings Area Schools Curriculum Director Matt Goebel for his dedication to the district and Education Matters network - of the 13 meetings, he only missed one and that was due to interviews for Hastings High School staff. • Retired Thomapple Kellogg elementary school teacher Celeste Wolverton for her years of dedication to education as a teacher and then after retirement by spearheading Camp Read A Lot, a week-long elementary school camp that encourages children to read; serving on the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation Scholarship Committee; coordi­ nating the Circle of Giving program for the Barry County Youth Advisory Council (YAC), and her involvement in the Children of Barry Community Mission, which focuses on literacy; and mentoring young adults through Young Life of Middleville. • Former Delton Kellogg High School and current Lakewood High School teacher Jodi Borowicz for participating in Leadership Barry County’s Class of 2012, making sure DK schools were well-represented in the community, ensuring DK students were repre­ sented on YAC, participating in the Write Away Awards, driving a student to and from soft skills training at Kellogg Community College and more. • Former Maple Valley High School busi­ ness teacher and current Charlotte High School teacher Monique Colizzi for her dedi­ cation and passion for teaching, exemplified by her bringing community professionals into the classroom to speak to students and pro­ viding students with an opportunity to speak at a conference in Virginia and building col­ lege access for all students. In addition to educational presentations, Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes announced this year’s Community Philanthropy Award was given to Steve Buehler, owner of Munn Manufacturing, who donated, delivered and set up furniture throughout the Barry Community Foundation building. Michigan Lieutenant Governor Brain Calley was on hand to present the USDA/HUD Secretaries Award to representa­ tives from the Barry County Board of Commissioners, City of Hastings, Rutland Charter Township, Barry Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Alliance, Hastings’ Holiday and the Hastings Downtown Business Team. The award honors the entities for working together to make the construction of the Holiday Inn Express a reality. Calley praised the recipients and all of Barry County for being the type of community where peo­ ple work together to find solutions and take action. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — Page 3 Correction: Incumbents hold seats on Hastings school board There was an error in the cutline and graphics that accompanied the story about Hastings Area Schools’ possible bond proposal, which appeared in the Oct. 23 edition of The Hastings Banner. Below are the floor plans with the appropriate cutlines. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Two incumbents on the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education, Jon hart and Luke Haywood, retained their seats while Robert Pohl beat out Jeffrey Kniaz for the third seat currently held by trustee Rob If voters approve a possible bond proposal, Hastings High School would get a facelift that would include new science and career and technical education classrooms and a 1,000-seat performing arts center. Longstreet, who chose not to seek reelection. Haywood who was appointed in July to fill the seat vacated by Donna Garrison when she moved out of the district, earned the most votes. He garnered 3,912 votes, meaning 34.26 percent of voters supported his candi­ dacy TRACTOR, continued from page 1 out the project." Ethan completely disassembled the tractor and completely rebuilt the engine, transmis­ sion and ancillary and auxiliary systems. Every piece, nut and bolt, was taken apart and at one point there was just a pile of parts in the comer of the shop, said his father. “Once the tractor was disassembled, it was rebuilt with new engine parts and bearings in the transmission along with a few new inter­ nal parts. He then wire brushed and sand­ blasted and repainted it to look like it just came out of the factory. He also put on brand new tires donated by Titan Tires, and he used Delo Lubricants donated by Napa Auto of Hastings,” Luke said. “During this project, he (Ethan) worked with numerous .machine shops around the area to learn how and why some of the inter­ nal parts were reconditioned. Many family members helped Ethan every step of the way with guidance and taught him how things worked mechanically in the tractor. His Uncle Marc, Grandpa Larry, and myself spent countless hours teaching and explaining how things worked ... He was able to talk his brothers Austin and Devin into helping with some of the tedious tasks of cleaning up parts ^^^^pie^rfetfiSn^workBd with" Pooflenga opportunity for me to connect with my fami­ Engine, A & R Machine, Miller Farm Repair, ly, fellow agriculturists, arid my community Barry Automotive, LJ Fluid Power, and many who was so supportive and helpful through- more local experts to learn their disciplines. five judges who are experts in the field of tractor restoration. Judges also questioned the contestants about every detail of each project entry to determine if£ the finalists retained the knowledge they acquired while working on the projects. He is only the second person from Michigan to compete in the contest. Ethan’s proud father, Luke said, “The Delo tractor restoration competition is an amazing opportunity for young people to get deeply involved in ag mechanics and tractor restora­ tion. The experience and knowledge that the students gain is a once in a life time opportu­ nity that they will take with them and use the rest of their life." The national contest is sponsored by Chevron/Delo lubricants. The grand champi­ on received $10,000 and the third place prize was $3,000. "The Delo Tractor Restoration Competition was an amazing opportunity that not only gave me skills for my future in the agricultur­ al industry,” Ethan said, “but also taught me about my heritage while growing tremen­ dously as an individual. Throughout this proj­ ect I gained many life skills that will aide me to Hastings Middle School at its current site if voters approve a potential bond pro­ posal. (Administrators have said the drop-off lane in front of Central Elementary, included in this illustration, has been vetoed because it would bring traffic too close to the front of the school.) Fellow incumbent Hart was next with 3,081 votes or 26.99 percent of voters casting their ballots in his favor. Pohl followed with 2,451, or 21.47 percent of voters giving him their support. Kniaz earned 1,907 votes or the support of 16.70 percent of voters in the dis­ trict. The generosity and willingness for these busi­ ness to take time and teach a student their trade was remarkable,” Luke Haywood said. Once the tractor rebuild was complete, Ethan put together a final report, which was more than 70 pages in length, detailing every­ thing he did. The report included an expense and mechanical section and pictures docu­ menting every step of the restoration. He sub­ mitted his report to the contest in late summer and was selected as one of 12 finalists to be interviewed in Louisville. In addition, Ethan prepared a five-minute video about his project and it was posted online for a video competi­ tion and can be viewed at delotractorrestorationcompetition.com. , Ethan maintains a busy schedule even though the competition is over. He serves as the state FFA vice president, serving Region 6, which comprises the Upper Peninsula and the Northern Lower Peninsula, attends class­ es at MSU and works on the family dairy farm when he can. When interviewed by the Reminder before^ the national convention, Ethan said he plans* to use the restored tractor for antique pulling* and as a show tractor. J _ _ this great opportunity,” he said. Barry County United Way allocation applications now available The Barry County United Way allocations applications are now available for the 2015­ 16 funding year. Agencies applying for funding must be health and human service charitable 501(c)3 organizations, as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or be a 501(c) incorporated in the state of Michigan. The not-for-profit agency must provide services to Barry County residents in one of the four funding areas: • Helping youth achieve their full poten­ tial. • Supporting families to achieve well being and success. • Assisting senior adults to find support and maintain independence. • Addressing urgent and emerging needs in Barry County. Last year, residents of Barry County uti­ lized services of United Way and its partner agencies more than 92,000 times. This is pos­ sible due to the many contributions that are made throughout the United Way campaign currently under way in the community. “This is a great way to give one gift and have it impact so many agencies and pro­ grams,” said Courtney Collison, allocations chairperson. Agencies have the opportunity to apply for available funding through the allocations process, which begins with filling out the application. Submissions are due before 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, and are available at the Barry County United Way office, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, or online at www.bcunitedway.org under the ‘News’ tab at the top of the page. More than 30 local volunteers meet with the applicants to evaluate the health and human service care programs, including how successful they are in improving the lives of area residents through measurable results. Fore more information, call Barry County United Way Executive Director Lani Forbes, 269-945-4010. Saturday DeltonKellogg Middle School OVER 75 CRAFTERS & VENDORS Holiday Decorations • . ; re • Poinsettas Hand Painted Glass Ornaments & Cards Children’s Books • o< ' Pet Apparel & Accessories Woodwork • Needlew rk • Photography • Wool Mittens • Facepainting Soaps • Rugs • Purses • Plus Scentsy • Avon Pampered Chef • And much more �Page 4 — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Retaining water Kickstart program is a game-changer for area youth A retaining wall does its job along the eastM side of Gull Lake at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Education Center last week as strong gusts of wind propel the white-capped water. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ , graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Road to retirement Banner Jan. 14, 1960 Honor Commissioner Mackie — More than 200 Barry County residents attended a banquet Saturday night at the Carlton Grange honoring State Highway Commissioner Jack Mackie at an event arranged by Barry County Democrats. Here, Mrs. Joseph Noonan, R3 Delton, chair of the County Democratic Committee, speaks at the dinner. Pictured at the speakers’ table (from left) are Mrs. John Mackie; Commissioner Mackie; Blake aAllerding, head of the state Highway maninteance force here; Roy DeHaven, engineer-manager of the Barry County Road Commission; Mrs. Noonan; William Myron, administratinve assistant to Mackie; and Mrs. Theodore Zeigler. In the left foreground is Emanual Banash, Leach Lake. Photo by Barth. Have you met? All those years when she had to play the part of the demure and private wife of the city’s police chief may be responsible for the will­ ing and joyful expression of opinion that Verna Sunior is known for today. Not that she had any confidential information to hold that she may have heard from her husband, Dick Sunior, who served the city of Hastings as its police chief from the early 1950s until 1978. “Everybody thought I knew a lot, but Dick never brought his work home with him,” recalls Verna, 93, “I did live for years not being able to talk freely.” Part of that was her own doing, though. For years, Verna worked at WBCH and, as part of the news business, was well aware of issues and news that couldn’t be shared beyond the editorial desk. Police work was much different then, though, Verna concedes. She remembers more innocent days when police department officers spent as much or more time bulldozing garbage at the city dump, painting stripes on parking lots, and replacing street lamps as they did enforcing the law. “It was still a big job,” maintains Verna. “One night at a city coun­ cil meeting, the council said that it was not going to,provide ambu­ lance service anymore. ‘Dick could you take care of that for us, now?’ they asked. There were many things that the city needed that they’d turn to the city police for.” Law enforcement sunk its roots deeply into the Sunior family. Since her son, Bob, was a little boy, she can recall his desire to be a soldier. At 17, he insisted on leaving high school to join the Marines which, over Verna’s objections he did, though he made good on his promise to secure a GED high school graduate certification. He also became a noted soldier with four tours of duty in Vietnam before he returned to Hastings with his wife, Beth, and succumbed in 1994 to a bout with lung cancer that was suspected to have been linked to Agent Orange exposure. Today, Verna still lives alone and with the independent spirit that has always been a part of the Sunior family. “I figure that, if I can’t live independently, I shouldn’t be here,” she says with a cool stare. “My neighbor mows my lawn and gathers the leaves with a tractor, but I do all my own trimming and garden­ ing. Did you see that big pile of leaves I raked yesterday?” For the spirit she brings to life and for the encouragement she is to everyone she meets, Verna Sunior is truly a Barry County Bright Light. The secret to a long life: Be interested in your surroundings and the people you’re with. The secret to a happy life: I don’t know. I’ve had a very happy life, and I don’t know how it happened. It just did. My first president: I don’.t know, it would have been 1921. Maybe it was Coolidge (actually, Warren Harding 1921-23). I can name them all starting from Coolidge, though. Something never to believe: That Canadians love Americans. I was bom in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada and have dual citizenship now. Look up the raids across the Niagara. Favorite author: James Michener. I loved his books on Alaska and Texas. Best trip: To Hudson Bay when I was 80 years old. It was J,000 miles north and something I always wanted to see. Best advice ever received: From my grandma: “Sit down and look me in the eye; no matter what you do, never tell a lie.” If our world would stick to that, wouldn’t it be wonderful? Favorite president: LBJ. Not because of his party, but because Verna Sunior of the things he did for the human race — including Medicare. The person I most admire: My daughter-in-law, Beth. She’s the most helpful person I’ve ever met; she’s a retired RN. God touches people like her on the shoulder. Talent I wish I had: I wish I was musical. I have a dead ear. What I want to be when I grow up: An anthropologist. I’ve always wanted to go to Egypt and dig in the tombs. Now, I don’t think it would be right. Favorite TV show: Anything on the Discovery or the History channels. Favorite hockey channel: I wish somebody would carry the Calgary Flames, the Maple Leafs or the Montreal Canadians. The world’s biggest challenge: Pollution and war. Favorite part of nature: I feed the birds and the squirrels. I’m a registered member of the National Wildlife Federation, but there’s a couple of things I’d like not to protect. • Ideal business model: I think it would be a great business to trap raccoons for people, take them down the street, wait for them to come back, then charge people again to pick them up and take them away. . Best part of Barry County: We’ve kept it pretty, natural and clean. We’re’progressive, and we’re blessed with good people. Each week, the Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We’ll provide a quick peek each week at some of Barry County’s stars. Do you know someone who should be featured because of volun­ teer work, a fun-loving personality, the stories he or she has to tell or for any other reason? Send information to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@j-adgraphics.com. " The game plan which built a worldwide company in Hastings, Mich, is the same one that can build promise and passion in every young person in Barry County. That’s the thinking of Doug DeCamp who, with the late Bill Pierce, used that game plan to build Flexfab into an international industry leader through a 50-year commitment to con­ tinuous improvement and to investing in its employees. Last week, the DeCamp Family Foundation, in conjunction, with the Barry Community Foundation, announced a pro­ gram of continuous improvement for local students called the ‘Kickstart to Career’ pro­ gram. It will assist area families with chil­ dren who attend Delton-Kellogg, Thomapple Kellogg, Maple Valley, Hastings Area Schools, St. Rose, Barry County Christian and Woodland Elementary with a special sav­ ings fund for education beyond high school. Announcement of the special program, which was made last week during the Foundation’s annual 400 Club dinner held at the Community Enrichment Center in Hastings, will begin with incoming kinder­ gartners for the 2015-16 academic year. “What if we had a program that would help kids see that they all have the hope to succeed — to be a person with employment that could support a family in a profession for which they have a passion?” asked Foundation President and CEO Bonnie Hildreth, who helped the DeCamp family design just such an opportunity. “Then we found out about a program for children’s sav­ ings accounts for education modeled in San Francisco, Colorado, New York and Cleveland.” Hildreth went on to describe how chil­ dren’s savings accounts (CSAs) are one way to keep students education-bound. “We're highlighting CSAs not because they mean less borrowing, though that is a good thing, but because they mean greater access to education.” Greater access, as researchers can docu­ ment, leads to stronger employment potential whether students attend college or choose to enter a career-training program. By setting up an educational savings account for every Barry County kindergart­ ner, the DeCamps and the Foundation allow those students and their families a future that will include all the possibilities for the level of training needed on a career path of their choice. Plus, it will give young families the assurance that, if they stay in the county and attend local districts, the money will be avail­ able for their children when they graduate. The DeCamps have committed $300,000 to the program, enough to offer new savings accounts for every new kindergartner in each of the next three years. It’s anticipated suc­ cess is expected to attract additional donors and allow it to become a gift that every future Barry County student will receive when they enter kindergarten. The concept carries many residual bene­ fits, too. When young families stay in the same neighborhood as they take advantage of growing educational savings accounts, their kids can attend the same school and make lifetime friendships and can build structure in their lives. “The program is designed to encourage other people to participate,” said Margaret DeCamp, of the deposit-only savings accounts. “If a parent or family member adds money, it helps the child’s savings program grow even more over time.” That’s another beauty of the program. It’s meant to attract other benefactors to the process, whether they are family or friends or other local organizations that realize the importance of getting young families to think about the possibilities for their children. Having a savings account that continues to grow will help these children to achieve their goals, no matter what they might be. That’s the part of the continuous improve­ ment philosophy that Flexfab established years ago. It was continuous improvement that made it possible for the company to real­ ize its dreams and to continue to grow and to What do you make a difference in our community today. According to Hildreth, approximately 600 kindergartners are expected to be enrolled in the four county public school districts and private schools during the 2015-16 school year. The funds will stay in the account until the student reaches age 25 or when they draw off the account for their post-secondary edu­ cation, whether for college or vocational training. In recent years, experts have learned that students who take part in post-secondary edu­ cation position themselves for stronger employment possibilities and for the ability to earn more money over their career. According to Expanding Economic Opportunity, of the over 1.3 million American children bom each year, more than half are minority children, bom into families with negligible savings to invest in their chil­ dren’s futures. The report went on to indicate that “family ownership of even a few dollars in assets can give children not only a measure of economic security, but also a transforma­ tive sense of possibility and hope for the future.” That’s what the Decamp family is bank­ ing on with these savings accounts that can attract other beneficiaries to help local fami­ lies transform the lives of their children by creating a sense of possibility for their future. In recent years, Michigan politicians and educational leaders have put too much emphasis on ‘all’ kids seeking a college edu­ cation, rather than helping kids find the career of their choice. I understand the requirement of a college education to become a lawyer, doctor or veterinarian along with other professional careers. Yet, more than 50 percent of high school graduates plan to enter the workforce after their graduation from high school. We should focus on career readi­ ness and making sure that every child can fol­ low his or her passion. If they choose voca­ tional training over college we need to insist on high standards that will produce a highly qualified workforce. A recent article by education writer and Harvard University Fellow Marc Tucker calls for Americans to look at the Swiss system and how that country has become one of the most competitive economies in the world. “Their unemployment rates are low,” writes Tucker. “Their people are among the world’s healthiest and the country is rated among the most desirable places to live.” And guess what? “Seventy percent of their high school stu­ dents are in their vocational education sys­ tem,” reveals Tucker. “Only 20 percent are headed to a university.” The Swiss realize that, as a country, they don’t have a lot of physical assets. So they’ve concluded that an important asset for their future success lies in the skills of their people which, today, are regarded as one of the world’s highest quality workforces. To achieve its goals, Switzerland needed to maintain high standards at every level of the system and that includes standards for vocational education as well as its universi­ ties. The message to students is, “We will do everything we possibly can to help you, but getting ahead in our system requires you to meet world-class standards.” It shouldn’t be any different for our stu­ dents, whether they choose to pursue post­ secondary education or to enter the work­ force. They need critical thinking and prob­ lem solving skills to succeed in what’s become a global marketplace. That is the message that helped propel Flexfab to become a global manufacturing firm: Everyone was willing to change, try new approaches in solving problems and use all the human resources possible. With the new ‘Kickstart to Career’ pro­ gram announced last week, the Decamps are promoting education for all students that can lead to a career that will last a lifetime. It’s an investment that just might be remembered as our game-changer. think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulat­ ed and reported along with a new question the fol­ lowing week. Last week: A nurse returning from treating Ebola patients in Sierra Leone threatened to sue New Jersey for imposing an “inhumane” 21-day quarantine, even though she had twice test negative for the disease. Was the quarantine a good preventative measure or a political overstep? 64% 36% Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics Good prevention Political overstep For this week: The University of Michigan has named a Grand Rapids alumnus as interim athletic director following the resigna­ tion of Dave Brandon. News reports state that alumni mem­ bers have already approached possible replacements for cur­ rent coach Brady Hoke. Are alumni too influential in college athletics? □ Yes □ No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — Page 5 State News Roundup Gov. Snyder says NITC moving forward as clearing of land begins for bridge project The clearing of land that will allow for con­ struction of the New International Trade Crossing began last week, and Gov. Rick Snyder said the work underscores the ongoing progress being made on this vital project. Three blighted and abandoned publiclyowned structures on South Post Street, South Crawford Street and Reid Street in southwest Detroit are being cleared this week. Additional demolition activity will occur in the next several months. “The NITC will energize the turnaround of Detroit and our entire state,” Snyder said. “It means jobs for families, modern infrastruc­ ture that attracts investment, and greater secu­ rity for Michigan and America. The clearing of land is the latest phase of this exciting proj­ ect, which is right on track and moving for­ ward. We appreciate all parties working col­ laboratively in a manner that ensures the needs of the community and the project both are met.” This is the latest milestone in the NITC project. In July, appointments to the International Authority were announced by Snyder and Lisa Raitt, Canada’s minister of transport. The authority will oversee con­ struction of the publicly-owned bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. The permit from the U.S. Coast Guard also was granted earlier this year. Canada is Michigan’s largest trading part­ ner, and more than 200,000 Michigan jobs depend on U.S.-Canada trade. Michigan retailers’ holiday sales forecasts blend optimism and caution Michigan retailers expect better holiday sales this year, their forecasts a blend of opti­ mism and caution, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. While 63 percent project better holiday sales over last year, the average of all retail­ ers’ projections comes to +1.6 percent. Nearly Write Us A Letter The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serying the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov a third (28 percent) expect their sales to increase more than 5 percent and 35 percent anticipate their sales will rise 5 percent or less. “Taken as a whole, these individual fore­ casts reflect the type of year Michigan’s retail industry has experienced: overall progress with a bumpy ride along the way,” said MRA President and CEO James P. Hallan. “It’s no surprise to see retailers projecting better holiday sales, but showing restraint in their projections.” Nationally, retail organization economists are forecasting holiday spending to increase about 4 percent. The Michigan Retail Index found improved sales for September. The monthly survey of MRA members showed 53 percent of retailers increased sales over the same month last year, while 35 percent recorded declines and 12 percent reported no change. The results create a seasonally adjusted per­ formance index of 62.1, up sharply from 46.0 in August. A year ago September the Index stood at 52.8. The 100-point Index gauges the perform­ ance of the state’s overall retail industry, based on monthly surveys conducted by MRA and the Federal Reserve. Index values above 50 generally indicate positive activity; the higher the number, the stronger the activ­ ity. Looking forward, 60 percent of retailers expect sales during October-December to increase over the same period last year, while 18 percent project a decrease and 22 percent no change. That puts the seasonally adjusted outlook index at 73.6, up from 70.6 in August. A year ago September the Index stood at 76.3. Terence Michael Grogan, DO, a physician who resides in Hastings, has achieved the honorary degree of fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Grogan is a practicing physician at Urgent Care Bronson/Battle Creek. AAFP is a national medical association representing nearly 115,900 family physi­ cians, residents and medical students. The degree was conferred on more than 200 fam­ ily physicians during a convocation Oct. 25 in conjunction with the AAFP's annual meeting in Washington, DC. 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Visit our website designed specifically for wounded veterans, www. socialsecurity, go v/woundedwarriors, where you will find answers to a number of commonly asked questions, as well as other useful information about disability benefits available under the Social Security and Small Business, You’re a BIG deal to us! : Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Serving veterans on Veterans Day and always BUSINESS BRIEFS U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. The Hastings BuiUlCT SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Family Fare Gun Lake BP Gun Lake Shell Sam’s Gourmet Foods Pine Lake: Phillips 66 Gas Station (W. State St.) Phillips 66 Gas Station (M-37 West) Pine Lake Grocery Doster Country Store Family Fare Gas Station Prairieville Fast Stop Walgreens Prairieville: MV Pharmacy Nashville C Store Carl’s Lqk&Ode^a: Banfield: Banfield General Store Orangeville: Orangeville Fast Stop s a Dowling: Dowling General Store Woodland: Woodland Express Lake-O-Mart Carl’s Freeport: L & J’s Freeport General Store Shelbyville: Weick’s Food Town I I �Page 6 — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. HASTINGS CHURCH OF THENAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Danny Quanstrom, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m’. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information qn dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator.. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapel umc.org for more information. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegate- < cc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. I . WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. PLEAS ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School ITa.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in frying). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD _ 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Robert Lee Munn Margie Mae Krebs-Wood QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. ■ k HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731­ 5194. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor MarkPayne. Office Phone: 269-.945.9574. Sunday, Schedule - Worship: 9 a.m. Tradditional & 11 a.m. Contemporary (Nursery Care is available through age 4); Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.; PreK5th grade Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; UpRight Revolt Youth Ministry (6th-12th grades) 5:30­ 7:30 p.m. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a FREE meal EVERY Tuesday from 5:00­ 6:00 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! LAKE ODESSA MI - Virginia Irene Yonkers, age 94, of Lake Odessa, passed FREEPORT, MI - Robert Lee Munn, age away Friday,, Oct. 31, 2014 after a brief stay 82, of Freeport, passed away Friday, October at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. 31, 2014 at his home in Freeport after a Virginia was bom on December 9, 1919 in lengthy battle, with Alzheimer's Disease. Lowell, to Clare C. and Ruth Marion Bob was bom in Plains Township, on May (Rosenberger) Goodsell. On August 18, 21, 1932 to Olin and Verna (Heistand) Munn. 1939, she married Lester Yonkers and they He graduated from Hastings High School were married for nearly 73 years before his before serving honorably in the U.S. Army in passing in 2012. She was a 1937 graduate of the Korean War. Lake Odessa High School. . Bob married Phyllis Woods in 1953 and Virginia had held many jobs over her 92 they had two children, Joseph and Melissa. years in the community, but will be most He later married Carolyn (Williams) Tossava remembered for being a local telephone in 1980; switchboard operator and for cooking at West Bob was a long time member of the Elementary. Wesleyan Methodist church where he was Virginia is survived by daughters, Kay involved in many areas of the church and on (Gary) Coates and Judy (George) Johnson; the local board of administration. His work­ son, Jerry (Jan) Yonkers; 14 grandchildren; ing career started at Larke Buick, Chenoweth many great-grandchildren; four great-great­ Machine, and Hastings Manufacturing grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Terri Company where he retired after 38 years of (Jim) Hildebrand. service. He also started Munn Manufacturing She was preceded in death by her parents; Company in Irving and later moved it to husband, Lester Yonkers; son, Tom Yonkers; Freeport. That business is still in operation grandchildren, Angela Coates McDiarmid and is now owned and operated by Bob's and Chris Yonkers and sisters, Alice Goodsell step-daughter and son-in-law, Steve and and Helen Wait. Wendy Buehler. Funeral services for Virginia will be on After Bob retired, he spent his time restor­ Friday, Nov. 7,2014 at 11 a.m. at the Sunfield ing street rods and antique cars. His favorite United Brethren Church, 8436 Grand Ledge was his 1934 Plymouth Coupe which he and Hwy., Sunfield, MI 48890, with the family Carol spent many weekends traveling to car receiving friends from 10 a.m. until time of shows, sometimes in other states. He also service. enjoyed camping, hobby farming, and read­ Visitation will take place on Thursday, ing. Nov. 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Koops He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Funeral Chapel, 935 Fourth Ave., Lake Carol; his son, Joseph (Julie) of Allegan; his Odessa, MI 48849. daughter, Melissa (James) Powers of Interment will take place at Lakeside Dowling; his step-daughter, Wendy (Steve) Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Buehler of Freeport; his step-daughter, Sue Memorial contributions in Virginia’s name ' (Sean) McMahon of Freeport; his grandehilmay be directed to the Sunfield United dren>Kristin Ritz, Courtney Kortman, Joshua Brethren Church, 8436 Grand Ledge Hwy., Munn, Robert Redbum, Paul Redbum, Paige Sunfield, MI 48890 or Angela Coates Buehler, Logan Buehler, Haden McMahon, McDiarmid Scholarship for the Benefit of the Nolan McMahon and Brooklyn McMahon; Community School of Music, c/o Barry seven great-grandchildren; a brother, David Community Foundation, 231 S. Broadway (Ronda) of Wetmore; a sister, Nancy Munn of St., Hastings, MI 49058. Hastings. Online condolences for the family can be Funeral services were held on Tuesday, left at www.koopsfc.com. November 4, 2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel, Home. 935 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Memorial Contributions may be made in Bob's name to Barry Community Foundation or Wounded Warrior Project. Jacqueline J. Quick Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Sunday, November 9, 2014 Sunday Worship Hours 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: pre-school - adult @ 9:30 a.m. Nursery Available. November 9 - Men’s AA 7:00 p.m. Novem­ ber 11 - Youth Committee 6:00 p.m. November 12 - Word Watchers Bible Study 10:00 a.m.; God’s Children/Little Angels 5:30. November 13 Youth Handbells (Clapper Kids) 3:45 p.m.; Adult Handbells (Grace Notes) 5:45 p.m.; Vocal Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945­ 9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945­ 2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org. Facebook: Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA Hastings, MI FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Church for All Ages 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Pastor Case, VanKempen. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:30 a.m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery, Children’s and Adult Sunday School available. Visit us online at: www.firstchurchhastings.org This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Flexfab Virginia Irene Yonkers Hh« v Products8 . Fibera ass MWBlfflEW MliDeM&MlHt 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 HASTINGS, MI - Margie Mae KrebsWood, age 78, of Hastings, died at her resi­ dence on Sunday, Nov. 2,2014, with her fam­ ily at her side. Margie was bom June 10, 1936 in Cadet, MO, at home, the daughter of Edgar “Hawpatch” Fisher and Birdie Mae Declue. She attended Mosell High School and in 1989 received a CNA degree from Calvin College. Margie worked at Tendercare in Hastings, a Missouri shoe factory and was also a wait­ ress. Margie enjoyed playing bingo and more bingo, doing crossword puzzles and going to the casino. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Birdie Fisher; her first husband, Duane Keith Krebs; her second husband, Elwin Harold Wood; three grandchildren, Jordy Purdum, Hannah Crook, Erin Krebs; sisters, Dorthy, Rose, Lulabell; brothers, Floyd, Evert (Buck), Carl and Raymond Fisher, all of Missouri; a stepson, Jerry Kidder; friends Geni Frenthway, Lil and Danny. • Margie is survived by seven children, Jeanice (Krebs) and Merlin Leffel, Keith Krebs (Jackie), Leon (Deb) Krebs, Kenneth (Stephanie) Krebs, David (Tracy) Krebs, Deanice (Krebs) and Tim Purdum, Elwin (Nicole) Wood; 19 grandchildren, Calistia, Michelle, Steven, Jessica, Keith, Arnie, Julie, Heather, Rick, Tammy, Kristie, Duane, Max, April, David, Kayla, Kara, Timmy, Tia; 29 great-grandchildren with two on the way; one greaLgreaLgrandchild; sister, Mary Bell; brother, Charlie (Sherry) Fishbr^ both of) Missouri; brother? Earl Fisher; stepsons, Barry (Margret) Wood, Archie (Chris) Wood, Terry (BJ) Wood, and Kerry Wood; ten step­ grandchildren; friend, Vicky; lots of bingo friends; very special friend, Jerry Ryan of Illinois, and many nieces and nephews. Margie loved her children and family. Her greatest wish of all would be that she passed before her children. Her children were the backbone of her and she was the backbone of her children. She was very proud of who she was. • Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Arrangements by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please vist our web site to sign the guest book or leave a message or memory to the family at girrbachfuneralhome.net. Twyla (Jarrard) Oaks DELTON, MI - Jacqueline J. Quick of Delton passed away November 2, 2014. Jacqueline was bom September 23, 1931 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Carl and Irene (King) Nelson. She earned her R.N. degree from Nazareth College through Borgess Hospital and was employed by Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo State Hospital and Pennock Hospital, retiring in 1982. A member of Delton VFW Post 422, Jacqueline also attended Faith United Methodist Church. On May 23, 1953, Jacqueline married William Quick, and he preceded her in death in 1993. She is survived by her children, Karen (George) Eubank of Florida, William Quick and Terry (Jill) Quick, both of Delton; a sis­ ter-in-law, Marge Nelson; grandchildren, Kameron, Jessica, Brandy, Travis, Troy and Joel; great-grandchildren, Charlee, Vinnie, C.J., Kaitlin, Colton, Riley, Morgan Grace, Johnathan and Nicholas, and two nephews and a niece. Jacqueline was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Keith Nelson. A celebration of life service will be con­ ducted Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall, Delton. Private burial will take place in East Hickory ___________ Comers Cemetery. Memorials to a charity of one’s choice will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Jacqueline’s family. Twyla (Jarrard) Oaks passed away November 3, 2014, at the age of 89. She went to be with her Lord and Savior. Twyla was born August 21, 1925 to Clayton and Ellen (Tobias) Jarrard. On August 21, 1945 she married Melvin Oaks and they had three children. Twyla is survived by her children, Lawan (Bob) Holley of Battle Creek and Daryl Oaks of Hastings; one sister, Mareta (Paul) Deal of Grand Rapids; two nephews; five grandchil­ dren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Jana Coffman in 1980; a son, Gordon Oaks in 1989; grandson, Steven Oaks in 2004. Memorials can be made to Community Baptist Church, 502 E. Grand St., Hastings, Ml 49058. Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to service time at the Community Baptist Church. Arrangements by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our web site to leave a message or memory to the family or sign the online guest book at girrbachfuneralhome.net. Barry County helps fill KCC board Barry County voters helped propel two incumbents and a new member to the Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees. Patrick A. O’Donnell, the newcomer received, the highest number of votes in Barry County with 27. Incumbents Jonathan Byrd and Reba Harrington received 22 and 20 votes in Barry County, respectively. “I am heartened that more than 12,000 vot­ ers decided to cast ballots in the KCC Board of Trustees election, said Dr. Dennis Bona, KCC president in a statement on Wednesday morning. “Such active voter participation reaffirms my belief that the KCC is vital to the people in this region of Michigan and is a respected provider of higher education. “I offer my sincere congratulations to trustee-elect O'Donnell and incumbents Harrington and Jonathan. I eagerly look for­ ward to working with the board on the many opportunities that await KCC in the near and long terms,” he said. In Barry County, 108 total votes were cast in the KCC race. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — Page 7 Lynn Janson honored by Rotary District with Golden Trowel Award DELTON, MI - Gladys Frohlich of Delton went to be with her Lord and reunited with her husband Max, November 4, 2014. Gladys was bom October 31, 1932 in Lakeview,, SC, the daughter of Daniel and Alice (Cook) Lupo, Sr. A park secretary at Yankee Springs State Park, Gladys became the first female sticker booth attendant in the State of Michigan. Alice and her husband, Max were grand marshals of the Hickory Corners Memorial Day parade, and Gladys was always available to volunteer at the bake sales benefiting the Hickory Comers Fire Department. Gladys enjoyed fishing, quilting, crochet­ ing and sewing, and she taught her children how to can and garden. Gladys also attended Hickory Corners Bible Church. On March 6, 1952, Gladys married Max E. Frohlich, Jr., the love of her life, and he pre­ ceded her in death on May 13, 2011. Gladys is survived by her son, Max (Felicia) Frohlich III; a daughter, Alice (Alan) Hine; brothers, Russell (Sina) Lupo and Wade (Nellie) Lupo; sisters, Ruth Calahan and Pauline (Sherwin) Cribb; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Karl (Jackie). Frohlich; grandchildren, Jason, Danielle, Mark and Chris; two great-grand­ children, Kai and Cora; and several nieces and nephews. Gladys was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Daniel Clyde, Jr., Claude, Robert, David, Carl, and Donald. Gladys’ family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, 10-11, a.m. at Hickory Comers Bible Church where her service will be con­ ducted at 11 a.m. Pastor Jeff Worden will officiate. Burial will take place in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contri­ butions to Hickory Comers Fire Department will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory pr to leave a condolence message for Gladys ’ family. ’' ... * ; Recently Lynn Janson, owner of Hastings Country Club and a golf professional, was honored by the Rotary District 6360 Foundation with the Golden Trowel Award. The award goes to a non-Rotarian to recog­ nize contributions to a Rotary project that were essential to the success of the project. Janson was presented the award at the Rotary District 6360 Foundation Annual Recognition Dinner held at the Walldorff with more than 80 people attending from around the district. Rotary District 6360 is comprised of 59 Rotary clubs in 15 counties of southwest Michigan. After a presentation at the Hastings Rotary club meeting in 2011, Janson was asked to help restore the club’s golf outing fundraiser to its former success. His ideas brought about the Golden Club Golf Outing to which all service clubs of Barry County were invited. Kiwanis, Exchange Club, and Rotary clubs all participate in the event. In the past, Middleville Rotary has also participated in the event. Janson’s ideas for the outing made it special, full of fun, fast moving and suc­ cessful. He goes above and beyond hosting the event. The golf outing, held in September, has been named the “Golden Club” golf out­ ing as each club competes to have the most participation and win the “Golden Club.” More than $6,800 of profit is annually earned from the event, which is split between the clubs for their community service proj­ ects. Rotarian Troy Dalman, golf outing chair­ person, said, “We would not have as success­ ful event without the involvement of Janson. He not only provides the golf course for the event, his ideas for the event make it fun and face paced.” Hole #13 is one of Janson’s specialties where he adds four additional holes to the green that are puttable while making the reg­ ular hole almost impossible. Golfers pay for the “pri vilege” of choosing to putt into one of the additional holes. The golf outing event has become one of the major fundraisers for Hastings Rotary. From left to right: Keith Richard, Hillsdale; Lynn Janson, Hastings; Chris Garrett, Vicksburg; Dave Eichberg, Berrien Springs/Eau Claire; James Pheiffer, Lakeshore Not pictured: Food Bank of South Central Michigan, Cereal City SR Funds are used to support the various youth service projects sponsored by the club. Committee member Rotarian Bret Simonton states, “Janson’s professionalism assisting the service clubs to organize the event goes above and beyond what is expected.” Foundation President Margie Haas said, “Lynn Janson epitomizes the award.” The annual Golden Trowel award came into being shortly after the founding of the District Foundation in 1992. The trowel signi­ fies an action, other than monetary support, building something good and lasting. Clubs in the district are invited to submit nominations for the Golden Trowel award. Nominees, whether individuals or organizations, may not be members of a Rotary club. The board of the foundation determines the number of awards to be given and appoints a committee to select the nominees. The evaluation form guides the judges through weighted criteria: How essential was the nominee to the success of the project? Why was the party’s help so BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST 4:QJ V: K 10 6 ♦: AK9 J9 8 64 4:987 V:3 ♦: J7 3 #:KQ75 3 2 EAST SOUTH 4: 10 5 4 V: Q 8 7 5 2 ♦: Q 10 8 4 ♦: 10 4: AK6 3 2 V: AJ94 ♦: 6 5 2 <4: A Dealer: ■ North Vulnerable: East/West Lead: K4 North Pass 24 SOUTH HAVEN, MI - Genevieve Alma Francisco, age 90, of South Haven, passed away on October 25, 2014 at the Countryside Nursing Home of South Haven. She was born January 25,1924 in Hastings to Roy and Maude (Sirrine) Stadel. Genevieve married Leo Francisco on June 14, 1942 in Hasting. During her life, Genevieve worked as a seamstress at Lemon Fresh in Holland, MI and out of her home. She was instrumental in making hundreds of quilts. Genevieve was a member of the Rose Park Baptist Church in Holland where she helped in the nursery for several years and assisted in sewing banners for the church. Genevieve was an excellent baker and was known for her breads, cinnamon rolls and wedding cakes. Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Charles Stadel and her son-in-law, Douglas Toxopeus. She is survived by her children, Michael (Mary Lynn) Francisco of Ortonville, Ruth Ann Toxopeus of Reston, VA, Steve (Kim) Francisco of South Haven; her grandchildren, Michael and Mark Francisco, Matthew and Nathan Toxopeus, Abby (Tom) Larson, Lindsay (Robert) Bodtke; her great-grand­ children, Joshua Francisco, Bennett Larson and Hazel Bodtke; her siblings, John Dean (Ruth) Stadel of Hastings, Eleanor (Norman) Barry of Portage, and Robert (Marsha) Stadel of Hastings. A graveside service was held on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 at Fuller Cemetery near Hastings, officiated by Rev. Jeffrey S. Dick. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to 4-H or a charity of donor’s choice. Kindly share your thoughts and mem­ ories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com. The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven. 637-0333 East Pass Pass South 14 Pass necessary? Nominee’s relationship to the Rotary club? The other honorees of the Golden Trowel Award at the Annual Recognition Dinner were Berrien Springs Public Schools nomi­ nated by Berrien Springs/Eau Claire Rotary Club, the Food Bank of South Central Michigan nominated by the Cereal City Sunrise (Battle Creek) Rotary Club, Chris Garrett by the Vicksburg Rotary Club, James Pheiffer by the Lakeshore Rotary and Keith Richard by the Hillsdale Rotary club. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Nov. 6 — Movie Memories enjoys “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon,” starring John Wayne, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 — preschool story time laughs at the Big Bad Wolf, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 — Mother Goose on the Loose (story time for babies), 9:30; toddler story time rides along with cowboys, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m.; Unplugged Game Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, NoV. 13: Movie Memories enjoys “The Lone Ranger” starring Clayton Moore - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14: Pre-School Story Time rides along with the “Cowboys” - 10:30 a.m.; Teens, having read “Divergent” by Veronica Roth, watch, the movie and then, over pizza, discuss w'hich they liked best - 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17: Library Board - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18: Mother Goose on the Loose (a Story Time for Babies) - 9:30; Toddler Story Time gets ready for “Thanksgiving” - 10:30 a.m.; Young Chess Tutoring -4:30 to 5:30; Open Chess - 6 to 8; Frugal Living Exchange learns about “Knitting” with Barbara Hodgson - 6:15 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. West Pass Pass Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” offers good advice not only for poker players but also for bridge players with his country western hit song. “You’ve got to know when to hold’em...Know when to fold’em... Know when to walk away.” Today’s South declarer heeded those words and walked away with a 24 contract. North as dealer passed with six high card points and not much else. East also passed with an equally weak hand. South in third position had a medium hand with sixteen high card points but those diamonds looked precarious. Still with a five card major and a good suit in spades, South confidently bid 14. West with fourteen high card points did not have much to overcall after the 14 opening bid. West might have chosen a take out double, but being vul­ nerable and with her pretty ratty-looking clubs, West passed also. North with three spades and the minimum six high card points raised the bid to 24. After East passed, South with a little bit of extra strength no doubt considered raising the bid to 34 as an invitational bid. Wisely, however, South chose to reconsider the bidding done around the table. With North as a passed hand, and everyone else passing, South no doubt drew the inference that high card points were distributed somewhat equally around the table. He gath­ ered that North had just enough to answer and nothing more to say. South wisely passed and prepared to play the contract at 24 when all passed. When West led the K4 and North placed her hand down on the table, South was glad that he had passed instead of inviting higher in spades. With twenty-two points between North and South, South knew that the other 18 high card points would be shared with the East/West pair. With no hope in diamonds, South was convinced that 24 was not too high, and not too low, but just right. Of course, West won the first two tricks with the A4 and the K4, and continued with a dia­ mond to East’s Q4. A shift of the singleton club in the East hand was won by South for their first trick. Drawing just two rounds of trump was South’s next move, and East would even­ tually win the 104 trump trick. South played the AV, and trumped a heart loser with the 94. Hoping to use the K# to ditch another of his heart losers was in vain as East used the 104 to thwart that idea. South discarded a heart anyway, essentially playing a loser on a loser. So all was not lost on that play for South. He/was destined to lose the spade trump anyway as well as a heart trick What could be better for South than to make two losers go away on the same trick? East would take the QV next for East/West’s fifth trick. South would win the final three tricks with the three remaining trumps in his hand, taking eight tricks altogether and making the 24 contract. So how well did South do on this hand by stopping and holding at a 24 con­ tract? South did well as only two South declarers showed enough restraint to hold at 24. The other 16 players all moved upward in their bidding and downward in their scores, all being set by the East/West pairs. For their good efforts, the two successful South declarers earned a 96.7% success rate for their team. The other sixteen scored poorly for reaching for extras. They failed to heed when the Gambler says, “Know when to hold’em. v|* (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) Leona Gillespie turns 90 Open house to celebrate If you know Leona she would love to have you stop and help her celebrate. An Open House will be held November 8 between 2-5 p.m. at the VFW Post 422, 10353 Stoney Point Road in Delton. Leona was born November 5, 1924 in Sturgis, MI. She raised her six children in Richland and moved to Delton in 1988. Her family also includes 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Please no gifts needed just your presence at this event. If you have questions contact Cindy @ 269-623-8135. Ryan Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 15, 2014 at 1:28 a.m. to Kristine and Mike Bekker of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. Hunter Lee-Thomas, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 24, 2014 at 7:48 a.m. to Dustin Primm and Amber Todd of Nashville. t Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs,. and 19 inches long. Oliver Wesley Beans, Hastings and Emily Ann Graybill, Hastings. Mark Roger Cox, Wayland and Kelly Irene Kievit, Wayland. Richard Lynne Rosenberger, Nashville and Cathleen Louise Madole, Nashville. Donald Ward Nay, Richland and Rosemary Ann Hahn, Battle Creek. Please join us for a CHILI DINNER Tomorrow: Friday, Nov. 7th Come out to the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, 405 N. M-37 Hwy, from 4-7pm ‘ and enjoy your choice of 3 kinds of chili, or some of each! The cost is a free will donation, and ail funds raised will help us build .homes for low income families here in Barry County. DINNER for Humanity3 ________________ 77590708 Barry County We need your donation to help us get the roof on our next house! The Thornapple Players will present a 15-year usical M DEVUE KpHk ^E HB on November 7 & 8 at 7PM and § | ® Featuring songs & dances from the last 15 years November 9 at 2PM In the Dennison Performing Arts Center 231 South Broadway in the Barry Community Enrichment Center. Tickets for all performances are $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens, students and children. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Thomapple Arts Council at 269-945-2002 or purchased at the door. Seating is limited. THORFIRPPLE P L R Y E R S __ Barry cotnswaift* foundation i" AH Proceeds ■ rom this show will c^o.thecaPJ CaWaign Fund for Phase ii of the Oe»ws„„perf | Arts center _J �Page 8 — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD by Elaine Garlock The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. at the museum. There will be a speaker, library time, refreshments. The fall newsletter has been sent to all members. First Congregational Church will hold its monthly breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 9. Advise Betty Carey if you plan to attend. This will be at a nearby restaurant. The Women’s Fellowship will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12 in the church dining room. Christy Ericksen will be the speaker at 1 p.m. The Tri River Museum group will meet this month at Ionia at the Blanchard House at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Next week on Thursday, Nov. 13, the local historical society will meet at the museum at 7 p.m. for the annual Memory Tree program. This involves the decoration of eight Christmas trees with ornaments, each inscribed with the name of a deceased person of the community. Those colorful ornaments from the earlier years will be hung ahead of the meeting and the names will be printed and distributed to those attending. The ones from the most recent years will be named and the ornaments hung on this evening. For a mere $5, a name can be inscribed, even that evening. This program evokes a lot of memo­ ries each year. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend as all meetings of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society are open to the public. Also next week, the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church will hold its annual turkey dinner for the public on Saturday, Nov. 15. Lots of good food, served hot. For Pastor Appreciation Month, on October 26 members of the Congregational Church here treated their pastor, Mark Jarvie and wife Kathy to dinner at the Lamplight restaurant in Ionia with many church members present. At Central United Methodist, Pastor Appreciation Sunday was observed by the pastor/staff committee hosting coffee hour with a decorated cake and other foods. Other staff members include custodians, organist, choir director and administrative assistant. A large tree next to the alley between Emerson Street and Johnson Lane was cut last week by a professional crew. The job took more than a day. Besides last week’s work, the same company had earlier cut many limbs which could possibly Tall on power lines intheeventof-an iee storm; The crown towered over parts of five lawns. The tree was of such a size that it must have been planted by Miss Reva Bishop or possibly her father before her. Load after load of firewood was cut from the branches in the following days. It was hauled away to be used by a cancer victim who will use it for home heating. Jermy Johnson and a friend/helper spent Saturday using a log splitter to reduce the huge chunks into usable pieces. The resulting sawdust from all the chain saw work covered the roof of the Bennett shed. Another neighbor’s clotheslines had to be moved lest they be damaged by falling limbs. Now the neighbor is back to the 1959 look after going through a cycle of no trees I plantings I growth / shade I too much shade I too many leaves to rake I gradual removal of trees / almost no trees. Now comes the need to plant some trees. Does anyone have an explanation for Sunday evening’s spectacle of vapor trails? About 8 p.m. the clear sky overhead had two parallel bands of white across the clear sky. Then to the south there were ten parallel white bands of the vapor trails.Did an armada of big planes go across the southern sky in formation? It was quite a sight. Terry and Monique Coleman are parents of their fourth child, a baby girl, who was bom on Friday. She was given the middle name of Virginia in memory of her great-great-grand­ mother, Virginia Yonkers, who died on the same day. Grandparents are Dan and Julie Gallavan. Great-grandparents are George and Judy (Yonkers) Johnson. The turnout for election was off to a good start on Tuesday. By noon, there had been more than 450 who voted in Odessa Township More than half were from the rural part of the township. The local VFW post took part in the memo­ rial service for Terry Hall on Saturday. The chaplain did the flag ceremony indoors. Then the others of the post did the gun salute and Taps outside with the church doors wide open so their sound was audible to the more than 200 who had attended the service. Terry was a Navy veteran. At Central United Methodist Church on Sunday, All Saints’ Day was observed with the tolling of a bell and lighting of candles by family members for Bernice Hamp, Elaine Mitchell, Madalene Goodemoot and Terry Hall who had died within the past year. JONES Prepare far ahead for long-term care costs November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month - a month dedicated to educating the public about the need to prepare for the poten­ tially devastating costs of long-term care. And the more you know about these expenses, the better prepared you will be to deal with them. To begin with, just how expensive is long­ term care? Consider this: The average cost for a private room in a nursing home is more than $87,000 per year, according to the 2014 Cost of Care Survey produced by Genworth, a financial-services company. And the average cost of an assisted living facility, which provides a level of care that is not as extensive as that offered by a nursing home, is $42,000 per year, according to the same Genworth study. All long-term care costs have risen steadily over the past several years, with no indication that they will level off. Many people, when they think about long­ term care at all, believe that Medicare will pay these costs — but that’s just not the case. Typically, Medicare only covers a small per­ centage of long-term care expenses, which means you will have to take responsibility. Of course, if you are fortunate, you may go through life without ever needing to enter a nursing home or an assisted living facility, or even needing help from a home health-care aide. But given the costs involved, can you afford to jeopardize your financial independ­ ence — or, even worse, impose a potential burden on your grown children? To prevent these events, you will need to create a strategy to pay for long-term care expenses — even if you never incur them. Basically, you have two options: You could self-insure or you could “transfer the risk” to an insurer. If you were going to self-insure, you would need to set aside a considerable sum of money, as indicated by the costs mentioned above. And ybu would likely need to invest a reasonably high percentage of this money in growth-oriented investments. If you chose this self-insurance route, but you never really needed a significant amount of long-term care, you could simply use the bulk of the money for your normal living expenses dur­ ing retirement and earmark the remainder for your estate. However, if did need many years of nursing home care, you could end up going through all your money. As an alternative, you could transfer the risk of paying for long-term care to an insur­ ance company. Many plans are available these days, so, to find the choice that is appropriate for your needs, you will want to consult with a professional financial advisor. Here’s a word of caution, though: The premi­ ums for this type of protection rise pretty rap­ idly as you get older, so, if you are consider­ ing adding this coverage, you may be better off by acting sooner, rather than later. None of us can know with certainty what the future holds for us. Ideally, you will always remain in good shape, both mentally and physically, with the ability to take care of yourself. But, as you’ve heard, it’s best to “hope for the best, but plan for the worst.” So, take the lessons of Long-Term Care Awareness Month to heart and start preparing yourself for every scenario. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. 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THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.72a(2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rutland Charter Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Robin J Hawthorne, Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2061 Heath Road Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 948-2194 77590778 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on November 26, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE EURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Joanne Chamberlin 11261 Sunset Point, Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a Special Land Use permit to allow for the construction of an addition to an existing accessory structure that is located on an otherwise vacant lot and would also exceed the permitted total floor space as set forth in Section 4.20 “Residential Accessory Buildings”. The subject property is near 12623 Merlau Ave. Plainwell, Ml 49080, parcel# 08-12-007-006-60 and is located in the AG zoning district. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this mat­ ters) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth above. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor Road crew shuts down Green St. for Halloweeners The Halloween tradition for the Green St. road crew contin­ ued on Friday as trick-or-treaters got ready to make their rounds along the most popular candy street in Barry County. The crew of volunteers helps enforce the city’s orders to shut down the street to vehicular traffic during nighttime trick-ortreating hours. On hand this year are, front row, from left, Gina Rohr, Jeff Mansfield, Neil Braendle, Michelle Skedgell (with Rhea), and Bill Redman. Back row, Neil Rohr, Matt Vaughn, Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt, and Steve Skedgell. I United Methodist Church 9275 M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI “Pork & Dressing Supper” Hastings Elks Saturday, November 8 4:00pm-6:30pm • $8.00 102 E. 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A huge thank you to Gary Newton, Scott Daniels of Daniel’s Funeral Home, and Ken Brandt for all of your help. Ron’s wish to be buried on his own property was granted because of you. Thank you to Stacey Keeler for your help with the food. Thank you to the Mixer Road neighbors for your generous gift. An extra special thank you to Bryant “Camper” Campbell. You have done more for us than we will ever be able to repay you for. Thank you to everyone who attended Ron’s memorial, it was a wonderful day and we will forever be grateful. Ron would have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support our family has received. CL 77590832 Country Chapel W i BASflWIVlp FREE Consultation & Estimates! ALSO EGRESS WINDOWS / MOLD REMEDIATION =BARRY COUNTY==W^ Area TEA PARTY MEETING Noon to 3PM • Sat., Nov. 8,2014 Mid-Term Election Results and DVD “HOGWASH: An American Pig Tale” | NEW LOCATION - NEW TIME f Call... Gary L. Munson • Delton • 269-623-8464 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back al the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BACK THE PAGES < Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XXVII Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock, ' or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan is her new “hired girl”. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paid for various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. **** Monday, Nov. 2 It is a real nice summer day. Birdie here all day. She staid here last night. We went to John Cairns’ store. I took Mrs. Silcox’ letter ip the office and got a wool factuater [type of flat] 35 cts. and we went to Nelson’s store and we went to Blackman’s store. I got a bottle of ammonia 10 cts. and a tooth brush 10 cts. Then we went to the cemetery. Miss Laura McCallister, here and a Mrs. Hall. Orra Storms is a failing all the time. Leta and Lora here and Clara Cramer here. She brought me some flower seeds and I gave some to her. Birdie and I went to see Mr. Bryant stuffed with straw a laying back of Dr. Sacket’s office [William Jennings Bryant ran unsuccessfully for president in 1896, losing to William McKinley]. Leta, Lora, Iva and Nina, Cora and Clara Cramer and Sarah Harthom and Birdie Merlau, we all went to see him. He looked like a dead man. I went and got my Christian Herald and went in to see Mort and Mary Jones a few minutes. Lots of folks has gone tonight To Kalamazoo to hear Julius C. Burrows speaking tonight at the Academy of Music, a hard money gold bug Republican. I gave Birdie a nice plate handle today. Birdie and I went and saw the place to look through upstairs if any burglars gets in the store. I wrote a letter to Lavancha Stow and put steels in my corset tonight and read in my papers. Myrtle and Alice Wilcox here. Tuesday, Nov. 3 I patched 2 of my flannel shirts. Today is election day. Charles Armstrong came and paid me 3 dollars for the rest of the com that he got. Willie Merlau here and staid all night, so he could know how the election goes. Jake and Sarah Johnson here ‘till after eleven o’clock. Dr. Hyde and Temple and Nelson is a tending to the telephone from Augusta about the election and the men in the hall is a counting the votes. They have had a big bon­ fire all night and singing and dancing and they were a watching for the rockets to go up from Kalamazoo. I saw Phene Benson today with Mr. Wales. Willie comes down every half hour and brings the news from the tele­ phone in the store. I went to the store and got 3 yds. of red flannel 75 cts. Sarah, Iva and I went up town tonight to see Bryant hung to the Democrat pole. They are a having a big jubilee down town tonight. Dr. McLeay here, he gave me his photo and Alley’s, and I gave him my group. I got a book and a letter from Mrs. Judkins and one from Mary A. Bugb^e. They exploded dynamite this morning twice by daylight. Wednesday, Nov. 4 It is a nasty rainy day today all day. I wrote a letter to Mrs. Wolcott and sent it to Battle Creek in care of Mr. George Caveness and put 50 cts. in stamps for a book entitled Christ Our Savior. I took it to our office, then went to see Mrs. Wilcox but nobody there. So I came back and stopped in to see Mrs. Harthom and Sarah, then came home and went to work. I went to get the mail but no mail for me so, I came home and wrote in my diary. Orra Storms is a little easier today. McKinley has got a big majority for presi­ dent. How it does rain. The road is so muddy we can’t hardly cross over. Robin Silcox started for South Dakota today for his moth­ er’s. Thursday, Nov. 5 It has rained most all day and the wind blows and it hailed and snowed quite a little. Willie came here about one o’clock and staid ‘till the mail came in. We never had our din­ ner until half past three. I was most starved to death. I started the coal stove this afternoon. I was sick most all day. I patched my stockings and put them away ‘till spring. Then I toed off my black saxony stockings that Mrs. Judkins partly knit. Willie has gone for the mail. John Deback here tonight. The wind is still a howl­ ing. Carl Loveland in Hughes’ field exploded dynamite. They fired it off three times, it made my bedroom window rattle last night for reports from election. , Friday, Nov. 6 It is a beautiful day after such a day as it was yesterday and last night. Leta and Lora came to school when Dock Hyde went to Doster Station after his sheep that his father sent to him, but sheep was not there. Dr. Hyde shipped them a good many days ago. Dock brought me a basket of snow apples and my keg that my cider was in for vinegar and while it was on the porch two hoops bursted off. I went uptown and Mr. Cahill came and got the old hoops and Leo fixed two and Mrs. Cahill came and drove them on and set up his stalks. Vine Nosely said that Orra felt a little easier today. Dr. Hyde got his basket and two jugs and a bottle and a sack of the children’s hickory nuts and took them home with them. I saw Mr. Wales go by with Phene Benson and I guess Luta Benson, Phene’s girl. Iva took off the two screens from the kitchen. I am about sick today. I will take two pills tonight. I sent Opal and Rankin some candy and gum and gave Leta and Lora some. Willie Merlau and Cecilia Diamond here tonight. I got the book tonight entitled “Christ Our Saviour” from Mrs. Judkins of Battle Creek. Price 50 cts. I got the rest of my Kalamazoo paper tonight. The big Rooster for McKinley. Mrs. Carpenter came home tonight on the stage with Will Havins. Saturday, Nov. 7 William Falk’s birthday [Hannah’s first husband]. It is real cold today again. I went to Mrs. Carpenter’s and she gave me a photo of two men with a mess of fish that they caught. Then she came here and I let her have a lot of the apples in the bam, 3 half bushels and I shoveled the rest out doors. I gave her a cab­ bage head. Then her and I went to Mr. Higgin’s. I paid him 50 cts. for my Prairieville Press for another year and got a receipt. So did Mrs. Carpenter pay for it for 6 months 25 cts. We went to Mort Jones. They are moving some things. They will go next Monday and we went in to Mrs. Cahill and she got some butter and some butter milk and we stopped in to see Flo Loveland. Then we went and got Mrs. Carpenter’s kerosene oil. Then we went to Cairns but the mail had not come yet. Iva has gone after my mail. I start­ ed the coal stove again this morning. I feel better today. I am taking quinine today. Charles Sedewich paid me 30 cts. that he owed me for oats. Willie Merlau here for a lit­ tle while tonight. Sunday, Nov. 8 It is real stormy this afternoon. The snow is 2 inches deep on the level. I shoveled the snow all off from the walk to the road. There has not been a person in this house today except Iva and I. This is the first time that I recollect since I lived in the place for 15 years or more. There was a very few out to meeting. Old Mrs. Anson died tonight. I wrote a letter to William Collier and wrote a letter to Mary A. Bugbee, wrote a letter to Mary J. Steptoe all today and tonight. Bradford White to install two more cluster monitoring wells by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Bradford White officials were granted access to village-owned property for two new cluster monitoring wells in Stagecoach Park. Middleville interim manager Duane Weeks explained to the council the wells are required by the Department of Environmental Quality to help isolate and verify areas of contami­ nants. He said the DEQ wants the wells installed as soon as possible. Bradford White plant engineer Ralph Boyea told the council this is an historical problem that goes back several years when the company used a degreaser material that got into the groundwater system. The material is no longer used, but monitoring of the ground­ water continues. The monitoring wells help the DEQ isolate and define the area of contamination. Company officials said some wells were installed more than 20 years ago while the newer ones were put in place about 10 years ago. Weeks said this is not anything new, only in regard to the need for two new cluster wells in Stagecoach Park. Creating the wells will take between six to eight working days to complete. An environ­ mental drilling company will install adjacent shallow and deep monitoring wells. The wells will be completed with steel protective covers that will be flush mounted with the ground. Bradford White will restore the drilling areas to original condition by spring at least. Council member Sue Reyff asked Bradford White to put their commitments to the village in writing while acknowledging the compa­ ny’s long-standing commitment to the com­ munity. Other council members said putting it in writing was not necessary and that die letter provided to the council meeting was sufficient in explaining the details of the wells and that the site would be restored. In other matters before the village council: • The Downtown Development Authority sent a letter to the council acknowledging their support for the council to establish a rental certification policy. “The DDA is of the opin­ ion that an enforceable rental certification policy/ordinance would be of benefit to the DDA development district and enhance the property values of those within the plan (both residen­ tial and commercial). • County Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg reported on recent county commission activi­ ties including bargaining for contracts between employee groups. He said the com­ mission is hoping for three-year contracts. Stolsonburg also said he and his son rode the second- half of the Thcrpapple Trail recently after completing the first half trek earlier this fall. • Council noted there are two vacant seats on the Downtown Development Authority with the recent resignations of Pat Boonstra and Shellie McQueen. Council will advertise for applications to the committee before mak­ ing any appointments. • Weeks reported the Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant for the Paul Henry Trail extension project is scheduled for rebid­ ding in early January. Bids should be accepted April 3 with work slated to start by May 3. • Leaf pick by the DPW has started and will continue through mid-November for village residents. Residents are asked to rake their leaves out to the edge of the curb for pickup. • Council will be getting a report on the new bridge project on Main Street. Susan Tebbe with Williams and Works will have additional information available to council members at their November committee of the whole meet­ ing. Lighting for the bridge will be covered in that report. The plans,‘including any changes, must be submitted to the Michigan Department of Transportation by Nov. 14. • A lease agreement with Freedom Net Internet provider has been signed, according to Weeks. He said he has not heard yet when the company plans to begin work at the site. Freedom Net will lease space on the villageowned water tower on Bender Road for an antennae to help provide service to areas cur­ rently without high-speed Internet availability. • Planning and zoning administrator Brian Urquhart reported the Barry County North Quadrant Joint Planning Alliance has met and will continue working on geographic outlines for the planning area. Thomapple Township, Rutland Township and the village of Middleville are current members of the joint alliance. Yankee Springs and Caledonia town­ ships have also been contacted about the group. • Council member Joyce Lutz questioned why Urquhart would attend a “right to farm” workshop representing the village. “We don’t have any farms in the village. Why spend the money on going to something that we don’t have?” she asked. Urquhart acknowledged there are no farms in the village, but said the right to farm act also provides guidelines and regulations that can apply to such activities as raising chickens. The village currently allows chickens in certain areas. • Code enforcement officer Rocky Adams reported since the first of the year he’s had about 40 cases involving unregistered vehi­ cles. Council member Ed Schellinger said he believes the council may need to increase fines or find some other means of helping get rid of unregistered vehicles. “That’s a lot of vehicles in a community this size,” he said. “Maybe we need something more stringent.” Council member Mike Lytle said more also needs to be done to keep unkempt yards and lots mowed. He said it’s often difficult in the cases of foreclosure to get someone responsi­ ble for the site to take action. He suggested the village mow the lots and then send a bill to the bank or owner, or place the cost on the prop­ erty tax bill. • Shelly Smith from the Barry-Eaton Health Department urged everyone to get flu shots this year. She said flu season has started a lit­ tle earlier than normal and said the health department can offer shots for children from infant to age 18. She also said staff at the health department are available to assist peo­ ple with filling out forms for the Affordable Care Act. Annual holiday decorating contest begins at COA Stockings and wreaths are still available for pickup in the Barry County Commission on Aging’s annual Christmas Stock and Wreath Fundraiser. Members of the community are invited to decorate a 24-inch wreath or fill a Christmas stocking to be offered for silent auction. Doing so can be an opportunity to showcase a business or organization, is a chance to bene­ fit and the community, and offers a chance to use creativity to raise money for senior pro­ grams. The COA will provide the wreath or stock­ ing and decorators are asked to provide the decorations or stocking contents and, of course, the inspiration. A few trees are also available for decoration. Stocking and wreaths can follow a theme such as baking, sports, gardening, etc., or they can just follow a general or Christmas or hol­ iday-related theme. They can be serious or light-hearted as long as they are in good taste and don’t contain alcohol. Stockings and wreaths are available for pick up at the COA and should be returned fully decorated and filled by Monday, Nov. 17. Stockings and wreaths will be on display at the COA through Dec. 11 when the silent auction will conclude at the annual COA Christmas Party. The COA is located at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. Further information on the program is available at 269-948-4856. Preventing dangerous falls among the elderly Researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago deliberately tripped senior citizens in* the process of developing ways to prevent them from falling down, CBS News report­ ed. Professor Clive Pai headed up the study and he says that it could become a virtual "vaccine against falls." He calls it "implicit learning.” “We don't give any instruction,” maintains Pai. “They don't have to be motivated — they're naturally motivated because they don't want to be on the floor." The Association of Mature American Citizens says the procedure is not as cruel as you might think, explaining that the elderly participants in Pai's study wear harnesses. After a while, they learn to catch themselves. Pai and his team say that after as few as 24 fake falls the older adults in the study were 50 percent less likely to fall as they go about their daily chores. Stretching exercises, vision exams, strate­ gic handrails, the avoidance of sudden moves and the use of a cane, if necessary, are also good ways to prevent dangerous falls, accord­ ing to AMAC. LINE COOK TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT We are seeking an experienced line cook for full-time employment. Must be able to work nights & weekends. Please re-apply if you have filled out an application on a prior visit. Please apply in person at: For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. 105 E State St., downtown Hastings Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 r.. —..... 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Friday Nov 7, 2014 10:00 Mid Lakes Storage 77590738 �Page 10 — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Man injured after being pinned under trailer LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. ■ Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by VIOLA DEAN, a single woman and CAROLYN THOMAS, a single woman and PAUL THOMAS, a single man (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to SHORELINE BANK, subsequently known as CHEMICAL BANK SHORELINE, and now known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corpora­ tion, successor by consolidation (merger) to Chemical Bank Shoreline, having an office at 333 E. Main Street, Midland, Michigan 48640-6511 (the "Mortgagee"), dated March 5,. 1999, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on March 18, 1999, as Instrument No. 1026733 (the "Mortgage"). Evidence of assign­ ment of the Mortgage to Chemical Bank is being recorded. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five and 97/100 Dollars ($13,995.97). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover"the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 11th day of December, 2014, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 3, Block 2 of Butler's Addition to the City (for­ merly Village) of Hastings, according to the record­ ed plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 66 Together with all the improvements erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replace­ ments and additions. . Commonly known as: 530 E. Thorn, Hastings, Michigan 49058 PR #08-051-020-013-50 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemptjion peri­ od will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice. pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises aid consid­ ered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. . Dated: November 6, 2014 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon. Street, N.W. • Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 11572524-1 • . 77590764 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A. Westendorp and Lisa Westendorp, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated May 3, 2007, and recorded on May 29, 2007 in instru­ ment 1181065, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Six and 71/100 Dollars ($105,306.71). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 4, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at a point 360 feet West of the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, thence West 227 feet; thence North 265 feet; thence East 227 feet; thence South 265 feet to the place of beginning. * The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at * the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 30, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 * Trott & Trott, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 ' Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #445486F01 (10-30){11-20) 77590526 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L. Hoffman and Michelle M. Hoffman, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2011 and recorded October 6, 2011 in Instrument Number 201110060009399, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Five and 43/100 Dollars ($118,705.43) including interest at 4.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 4, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 260 feet of that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, that lies Southerly of the Southerly right of way line of the former Michigan Central Railroad. Except that portion deeded to the Michigan Department of State Highways in the Deed recorded in Liber 288 on Page 443. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 6, 2014 Orlans Associates, PC.. Attorneys for Servicer RO. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-015856 (11-06)(11-27) 77590782 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. ' ' Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by DUANE G. COLLIER, a single man and JACQUELINE L. CARROLL, a/k/a JACQUE­ LINE L. COLLIER, a single woman (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corpora­ tion, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated May 28, 2004, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 3, 2004, as Instrument No. 1128677 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the' sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Six and 18/100 Dollars ($117,936.18). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 11th day of December, 2014, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage ’ are situated in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of ' Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, distant North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 580.20 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section 36; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West, 230.34 feet along said 1/4 line; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds West, 300.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 230.34 feet; thence South .00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East, 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 1025 Sherman Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073 PR #08-52-001-000-240-03 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption peri­ od will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are consid­ ered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption • period. Dated: November 6, 2014 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 11577695-1 77590773 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR T^AT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescind­ ed by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. . MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by David J. Mucci, A Single Man, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, inc., Mortgagee, dated September 21,2011, and record­ ed on September 28, 2011 in instrument 201109280009054, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Freedom Mortgage Corporation as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Fourteen and 54/100 Dollars ($144,014.54). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on November 13, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 19, Pleasant Valley Condominium, a site condominium according to the Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1132867, and First Amendment to Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1137502, and Second Amendment to Master Deed recorded in instrument No. 1150031, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 37, together with Rights in General Common Elements and Limited Common Elements as set forth in said Master Deed and described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978 as amended. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 16, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #444117F01 (1 0-1 6) (11 -06) 77590438 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STANLEY R. SCHANTZ, UNMARRIED, to CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated April 23, 2004, and recorded on April 30, 2004, in Document No. 1126669, and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association as trustee for NRZ Pass-Through trust IV, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Sixty-Two Cents ($58,445.62), including interest at 2.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on December 4, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Parcel of land in the Northwest 1 / 4 of Northwest 1 / 4 of Section 20, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at a point which lies due South 458.8 feet and North 89 degrees 15 min­ utes East 451.70 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 20, thence North 89 degrees 15 min­ utes East 470.60 feet to the Right-of-Way line 60 feet off center line of M-43 as re-located, thence running Southwesterly along a curve to the left 2553.64 feet radius 433.61 feet the great chord of which bears South 46 degrees 35 minutes West 433.14 feet, thence North 61 degrees 36 minutes West 177.37 feet, thence due North 207.30 feet to the point of beginning. Except, a parcel of land in the Northwest 1 / 4 of Section 20, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 20; thence South, 458.80 feet along the West line of said Section 20; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes East 451.70 feet; thence South, 207.30 feet; thence South 61 degrees 36 minutes East, 177.37 feet to the Northwesterly Right-of-Way line of Highway M-43, and the true point of beginning; thence North 61 degrees 36 minutes West, 177.37 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes East, 41.06 feet; thence South 61 degrees 36 minutes East, 144.70 feet to said Northwesterly Right-of-Way line of Highway M-43; thence Southwesterly, 20.60 feet along said Right-of-Way line to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. U.S. Bank National Association as trustee for NRZ Pass-Through Trust IV Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 NM.002553 CONV (11 -06)(11 -27) 77590791 A 5 6-year-old Clarksville resident was injured after being trapped under a flat-bed trailer for possibly more than five hours Sunday afternoon in Bowne Township. According to Kent County Sheriff’s deputies, a hunter overheard the man’s calls for help and notified authorities about 4 p.m. Albert Husiman was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. According to the sheriff’s department, it appears Husiman had climbed under the trail­ er to free locked brakes. He apparently failed to place his vehicle in park and once a set of the trailer brakes were freed, the trailer rolled on top of him, pinning him beneath it. The incident occurred in the 9800 block of 60th Street SE at about 4 p.m. Life Ambulance and Bowne Township Fire Department also assisted at the scene. Sheriff warns of new computer scam Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf is warning area residents about a new scam in the area. A Middleville man reported Nov. 4 receiv­ ing an e-mail message reportedly from Homeland Security. When the man opened the e-mail, his computer became locked up and the message he received was that Homeland Security had locked his computer and if he didn’t pay $300 within 48 hours, there would be further legal ramifications. Leaf warns anyone who receives any type of e-mail reportedly from Homeland Security to delete it without opening it. He said once the e-mail is opened, the computer becomes locked up. “Homeland Security will not contact you by^e-mail,” said Leaf. There is even a clock counting back the 48 hours on the man’s computer, Leaf said, to designate the deadline when the funds are supposed to be delivered. Delton man trapped in single vehicle accident A 37-year-old Delton man was pinned in his vehicle after crashing into a tree at about 11:25 p.m. Nov. 3 in Hope Township. According to Barry County Sheriff’s deputies, the man was traveling north on M­ 43 when he left the highway near Stevens Road and hit the tree. Delton Fire and Mercy EMS extricated him from the vehicle, and he was then transported to an area hospital by Aeromed. Police said the driver was the only occu­ pant in the vehicle, and he was wearing a seatbelt. Officers are continuing their investi­ gation. LtuAL nO 1 ICLo Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE. OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR^n POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael C. Simon and Marlene K. Simon, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 6, 2007, and recorded on November 15, 2007 in instrument 20071115-0004224, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six and 68/100 Dollars ($65,186.68). , Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 4, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: * Commencing 68 rods East of the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 16 rods, thence East 20 rods, thence South 7 rods, thence West 10 rods, thence South 9 rods, thence West 10 rods to the place of begin­ ning. Parcel 2: Conrynencing 78 rods East of the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 9 rods, thence East 10 rods, thence South 9 rods, thence West 10 rods to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 30, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington.Hills, Michigan>48334-5422 File #445789F01 (10-30)(11-20) 77590537 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT bn * v/: ~ * 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert John Colburn, an unmarried man, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2012 and recorded November 5, 2012 in Instrument Number 2012-006536, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Three and 12/100 Dollars ($72,993.12) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of said contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 20, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, also except the South 110 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West. Manufacturer: Liberty HomesModel: UnknownSerial Number: LM28605Year Manufactured: 1995Project Type: Manufactured Manufactured Type: Mqlti Wide The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.327’8, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. • ■ Dated: October 23, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer , P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-014881 (10-23)(11-13) 77590397 See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — Page 11 Sexually delinquent man could spend one day or rest of life in prison by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer An unusual sentence could land a 50-yearold Hastings man in prison for as little as one day or as long as the rest of his life. Michael Robert Bauchman received the state-mandated sentence from Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell Oct. 30. McDowell made it clear she wasn’t happy with the indeterminate sentence. “It really disgusts me that all I can give you is one day to life. That’s mandated. That’s all I can do,” she said. Bauchman pleaded guilty to sodomy with a dog and was found guilty of sodomy by a sex­ ually delinquent individual. Being deemed a sexually delinquent individual mandates the unusual indeterminate prison sentence. Now, Bauchman’s time in prison will depend solely on the parole board who must decide when and if he no longer creates a threat if released to the public. McDowell called the sentence of one day to life in prison “absolutely insane. It doesn’t make any sense to me that it’s completely up to the parole board,” she said. The parole board, she said, could determine Bauchman safe to be released after just a few days in prison, or they could keep him locked up for the rest of his life. “Hopefully they look at the transcripts in this case. I don’t believe you deserve to be released. You are a danger to the community to young children and now to animals as well,” said McDowell. Bauchman was deemed a sexually delin­ quent individual after a court hearing. The finding was based on past criminal sexual conduct convictions as well as testimony from victims where charges were never pur­ sued. Bauchman was convicted in 1990 of two charges of criminal sexual conduct in the sec­ ond degree with a young child, and in 1992 to a charge of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree, again with a child younger than 12 years old. According to state law, “the term “sexually delinquent person” when used in this act shall mean any person whose sexual behavior is characterized by repetitive or compulsive acts which indicate a disregard of consequences or Drunk driver falls asleep at intersection he never purchased horse feed at the store and that someone used his farm name to gain a tax exempt status on the purchase. The receipt stated the farm name and address. Officers are still investigating the incident. A 34-year-old Delton woman was arrest­ ed Oct. 28 after police were called to the intersection of Hickory Road and Kellogg School Road. Officers found a vehicle stopped in the intersection. The engine was still running and the driver was asleep. Officers turned off the ignition and put the vehicle in park while trying to rouse the sleeping driver. The woman was found at the intersection at about 4:30 a.m. and reportedly told police she got out of work at 10 p.m. and went to have drinks with co­ workers. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and booked the woman into the Barry County Jail. She is facing charges of oper­ ating a motor vdthCl&TvhiTe intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle while her driving privileges had been suspended or revoked. Officers noted a background check on the driver showed at least four alcohol driving in the past. Hastings “good citizen” doesn’t fall for scam S' employee reports theft Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Dollar General Store in Delton about 2:15 p.m. Oct. 10 to investigate a possible shoplifting incident at the store. A store employee told officers she witnessed a woman taking multiple items from the store, but the woman only paid for one item. The suspect denied taking any items, but officers reviewed surveillance tapes from the store indicating the possible theft of items. Information was turned over to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review. A 46-year-old Hastings man reported an attempted scam. He told sheriff’s deputies he received a phone call advising him he won a federal grant for being a good citi­ zen. He was told he was going to receive a $9,000 check, but needed to pay first with a $100 pre-paid green dot card from Walmart. The man said he did not give out any informatioit, but wanted the documented by police. He reported the scam Oct. 28. Caledonia man reports damage to truck A 25-year-old Caledonia man reported damage to his truck after being at a party in the 600 block of North M-37. He told sher­ iff’s deputies it appeared his truck had been keyed. Damage was estimated at $250. The . incident was reported Oct. 27. Woman arrested for driving while intoxicated after Delton man reports fight with boyfriend theft of tools A 54-year-old Delton man reported that in the last three or four months several tools have come up missing from his bam on Enzian Road, Delton. He contacted sher­ iff’s deputies Oct. 18 and reported about $3,000 worth of power and hand tools were missing. Marijuana found on church property Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Nashville Grace Community Church where some marijuana plants were discovered growing in a com field on church property. A church member said he found eight plants, ranging in height from three to five feet, in the com field. The farmer pho­ tographed the plants and then shredded them in a combine. The incident was reported Oct. 19. Dowling man reports possible identity theft A 39-year-old Dowling man reported possible identity theft Oct. 28. He told sher­ iff’s deputies someone from Family Farm and Home from Coldwater offered him a refund for horse feed purchased at the store. The Dowling man told the employee A 25-year-old Hastings woman was arrested and booked into the Barry County Jail Nov. 2 facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and operat­ ing a motor vehicle while her driving priv­ ileges had been suspended, revoked or denied. Sheriff’s deputies were called to an argument and when they arrived learned one person left the area southbound on Usbome road. Officers located the driver on Usbome Road near M-43. The woman reportedly told the officer she got in an argument with her boyfriend and was leav­ ing the area when officers arrived. The offi­ cer detected alcohol on her breath and completed field sobriety tests before arrest­ ing her for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The incident occurred about 4 a.m. Police confiscate marijuana plant from field Police confiscated a marijuana plant that was discovered growing on vacant proper­ ty near Hammond and Sisson roads in Freeport. A 48-year-old Hastings man reported finding the plant on his property. Officers found one plant, about 24-inches tall, growing on the property and evidence where it looked like at least three or four other plants had been grown. The property owner said he did not give anyone permis­ sion to use his land. The incident was reported in late September. the recognized rights of others, or by the use of force upon another person in attempting sex relations of either a heterosexual or homosexual nature, or by the commission of sexual aggressions against children under the age of 16.” ’ An additional charge of animal torture/killing was dismissed by the prose­ cuting attorney’s office. In addition to his prison sentence, Bauchman is ordered to pay $1,567 in court fines, costs and restitution to Barry County Animal Shelter and Broadway Vet Clinic. Officials find meth lab in home of young child Officials of Barry County Child Protective Services, with cooperation from Nashville Police officers and Michigan State Police officers, discovered a meth lab in a home in the 800 block of Sherman Street in the village of Nashville Oct. 29. Officers were given consent from the homeowner to search the property, and they discovered the active meth lab in the home along with several unregistered handguns and long guns. The guns were seized by Nashville Police. Michigan State Police handled the cleanup of the meth lab, and the Barry County Health Department placed an order condemning the home, according to Nashville Police. Tests inside the home by the Barry County Health Department revealed positive indica­ tion that meth was being used in the home, according to police. Officers also noted a 5year-old child lived in the home, but was not present during the investigation. Police said information has been sent to the prosecuting attorney’s office for possible charges against two adults living at the home. Multiple drunk driving convictions lead to prison term An Ionia woman with at least eight prior drunk driving convictions will spend at least 28 months and up to 90 months in prison after pleading guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Sept.. 3 to yet another incident of drunk driv­ ing. Kandi Leann Dewey, 47, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Oct. 30 on yet another drunk driving charge. This time, the woman also had her 7-year-old grandchild in the vehicle with her when she was arrested for drunk driving. The woman told police she was trying to get her grandchild home late at night after she had been drinking. Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell said Dewey’s behavior was escalating and now she was endangering her own young grand­ child. Dewey cried as she told McDowell that alcohol has always been a part of her life and she realizes now that it’s an addiction. Her attorney acknowledged Dewey’s long history of alcohol abuse, but asked for assistance and another chance at rehabilitation through drug court. Her attorney argued Dewey deserved another chance believing this incident truly impacted her more significantly than any pre­ vious arrest and that this was the first time she’s ever had a young child in the vehicle with her when she’s been arrested and that her last offense was in 2007. But Judge McDowell said Dewey has had more than enough chances to change her life. “You’ve been to prison before and you’re still drinking and driving. I’m sure that you’ve stood before many other courts and vowed you are done with alcohol. You’ve had lots of opportunities to change your ways and you haven’t done it. You’ve earned yourself a prison sentence,” said McDowell. McDowell recognized the eight previous drunk driving convictions from 1988 through 2007 all in Ionia County, including four felony drunk driving convictions. She also noted a long history of Dewey continuing to drive even when her driver’s license had been revoked, denied or suspended. Dewey also has eight convictions for driving without a license or driving while her privileges were suspended or revoked. McDowell said Dewey won’t qualify for drug court and because she’s already been to prison once, she can’t even qualify for a boot camp instead of prison. “You’ve done this to yourself. You deserve to go to prison,” said McDowell. Fredrick Michael Moran, 34, of Decatur, pleaded guilty Sept. 24 to possession of methamphetamines, fleeing or eluding police, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. He was sen­ tenced Oct. 29 in Barry County Circuit Court. Judge Amy McDowell ordered Moran to serve 12 months in prison for the possession charge, six months for fleeing police, and 93 days for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. His jail time will be served on an electronic monitor instead of jail, and he will participate in the drug court program. He is also ordered to receive cogni­ tive behavior therapy, substance abuse treat­ ment, relapse prevention, attend Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous four times per week and participate in drug testing. He will also serve 36 months probation and will pay $1,926 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of operating a motor vehi­ cle while his drivers license had been sus­ pended, revoked or denied was dismissed. Court to possession of methamphetamine. She was sentenced Oct. 29 to 90 days in jail with credit for three days served. Her jail time will be suspended with 12 months of success­ ful probation. She will pay $958 in court fines and costs. An additional charge of breaking and entering was dismissed. Jack Anthony Wagner, 31, of Nashville, pleaded guilty to probation violation Oct. 29 in Barry County Circuit Court. He was sen­ tenced the same day to nine months in jail with credit for 78 days served. He was also ordered to complete 36 months probation. Judge Amy McDowell ordered he continue to receive mental health counseling, relapse pre­ vention, attend Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous four times per week. His last four months of jail will be suspended with successful probation. He was originally sentenced in January 2013 to nine months in jail with 36 months proba­ tion. Nicholas Joy Grinage, 40, of Nashville, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court to eight months in jail after pleading guilty to probation violation Oct. 30. Grinage was given credit for 147 days served in jail and will have his probation extended to 24 months total. He will also pay $598 in court fines and costs. Grinage was originally con­ victed in March 2014 of possession of meth, and using narcotics. He was sentenced at that time to nine months in jail, which he served on tether, and also to serve nine months pro­ bation. Shaun Michael Engle, 29, of Nashville, was sentenced Oct. 30 in Barry County Circuit Court for probation violation. He was ordered to serve 12 months in jail with credit for 230 days served. He will also pay $1,000 in court fines and costs. He will participate in the drug testing program, receive substance abuse counseling, and relapse prevention. His probation order from 2010 will be extended to 60 months ending in June 2015. He was originally convicted in January 2010 for unlawful imprisonment and at that time ordered to serve 12 months in jail and 36 months probation. Judge Amy McDowell warned Engle this would be his last chance . She credited him for attending many classes while on probation and staying out of trouble for quite awhile. Angela Denise Mulder, 32, of Delton, as sentenced to nine months in jail and 36 months probation after pleading guilty to pro­ bation violation in Barry County Circuit Court. Mulder was ordered to continue proba­ tion and may be released from jail to an inpa­ tient treatment program after 90 days in jail. Upon successful completion of an inpatient program, the remainder of her jail time will be suspended. Mulder received the sentence Oct. 29 from Judge Amy McDowell. Mulder was originally charged in July 2014 with imi­ tation, manufacturing and distribution of a controlled substance. In September 2014, she was sentenced to three months in jail, sus­ pended with 36 months successful probation. Shannon Lynn Reil, 28, of Wyoming, was sentenced Oct. 30 in Barry County Circuit Court to 90 days in jail for probation viola­ tion. Her jail sentence will be suspended with successful completion of the remaining 36 months probation. Reil pleaded guilty in August 2014 to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and sen­ tenced to 90 days jail time which she served on an electronic tether. She was also ordered at that time to serve 36 months probation. She will pay $673 in court fines and costs and was credited with serving one day of jail time. Sara Elizabeth Walker, 35, of Nashville, pleaded guilty July 9 in Barry County Circuit Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale National Ads AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE: is now accepting appli­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. However, this publica" tion does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of goods or services advertised. 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Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. �Page 12 — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Rotary learns about entrepreneurial communities Maple Valley Board of Education will have four new faces by Fran Faverman Staff Writer This past Monday, the Hastings Rotary Club, with several guests from the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, the Barry County Economic Alliance, and local busi­ nesses, met to hear Jason Pfeifer, facilitator and director, Taos Entrepreneurial Network (TEN) describe his experiences and offer sug­ gestions and recommendations for creating an entrepreneurial climate. Ginger Hentz, district coordinator, MSU Extension Service, Introduced Pfeifer, who compared Taos, New Mexico and Taos County to Hastings and Barry County, observing the two communities are about the same size, and have similar characteristics such as beauty and can be a hard place to find a job. "If you can't find a job and want to live in a place like Taos, you become an entrepre­ neur," he said. His introduction to entrepreneurial com­ munities came when he was in Taos and knew there was a nascent agency, TEN. The deci­ sion to act came when he learned the Taos Children's Clinic had lost its funding and was going to have to close its doors unless other funding could be found. The mayor was shocked to learn this and immediately wanted to know what to do to keep the facility open. What are the characteristics of an entre­ preneur and an entrepreneurial enterprise? A willingness to take risks, a willingness to manage an enterprise, and an ability to add value, and a vision. Citing the example of Bishop's Castle, an attraction being created by John Bishop, who wanted to build a castle from local materials. While, he did not go into detail, he highlighted the risk involved, remarking the project so far had cost the life of his son. Returning to the requirements for a climate hospitable to enterprises, he said, "Create a hub. A hub and information. You need to ask people what are their passions?" People need to be connected to resources. It is important that a proposed enterprise not compete with an already functioning local enterprise. A final case study involved a man who saw an opportunity to become a federal contractor. His passion was fire extinguishers. Fire extin- Robert Franks Craig Lacksheide Mark Rushford by Shari Carney Staff Writer Rising to the top, from a field of 11 candi­ dates ? for positions on the Maple Valley Board of Education are Michelle Dunkelberger, Craig Lacksheide, Mark Rushford and Robert Franks. The only incumbent to seek reelection, Andrea Montgomery, was edged out by an 18 vote margin. Trustees Mark Jorgensen, Kevin Rost and Wayne Curtis did not seek reelection. The combined/unofficial totals from the Barry County and Eaton County websites are Dunkelberger, 941 votes; Lacksheide, 782; Rushford, 756; Franks, 724; Montgomery, 706; Jenna Bums, 551; Colleen Egleston, 533; Jacob Williams, 514; Chad Nelson, 483; Blake Upright, 454 and Katrina Gordon, 377. Voters also passed a 12 year operating mill­ age renewal with 1,363 yes votes to 1,070 opposed. Jason Pfeifer traveled from Tao, New Mexico to tell the Hastings Rotary Club and special guests about his unique Taos Entrepreneurial Network. guishers are required to be recertified annual­ ly. Military facilities as well as other public buildings have lots of fire extinguishers. He got a job to inspect and service some extin­ guishers, did well as he learned on the job fol­ lowing directions on his cell phone, and now has a multi-state business serving federal facilities. Following its own precept to take advan­ tage of local resources, TEN cooperates and collaborates with the Taos School District. He listed several reasons why TEN and the dis­ trict collaborate. The district has a large body of research on the area providing for effective networking. Information is available about best practices: "You don't have to reinvent the wheel," he remarked. Adaptability and peer-networking are examples of people coming together. "TEN is a culture of givers; we don't tell people what to do. We work with the cham­ ber. We have celebratory events," he explained. Switching focus, he pointed out there are some concerns in trying to create entrepre­ neurial communities. "Owning a business is hard work," he said, a comment which drew some rueful laughter in acknowledgement from his audience. How do you create an agency to find these entrepreneurs? "It can be hard to get them," he admitted. Outreach is necessary. He warned, "Be clear about what you do. Grassroots efforts and connections are impor­ tant." He received an enthusiastic ovation. His appearance in Hastings and other Michigan communities is being sponsored by the MSU Extension Service. BANKING, continued from page 1 DeCamps and the foundation at a dinner in Hastings on Oct. 30. “When I read the background information on this,” observed DeYoung, “it sounds like some place in, no offense, some backwoods place that doesn’t have any banks available in many miles radius, and we have at least five banks here and credit unions, plus online services.” In a testy exchange, Hildreth responded that DeYoung’s observation was correct, but the available banks to which he referred are concentrated in one area, the city of Hastings. “We have those banks available in Hastings but, in Freeport and Woodland, they aren’t,” pointed out Hildreth, who added that the BankOn 2.0 Initiative Program may help establish bank branches in local community buildings such as a public library. “The prob­ lem is that folks have transportation issues and having an ability to walk to make a deposit at a local library can be really a great thing and a model for other rural places.” Hildreth added that data shows that 25 per­ cent of individuals not involved with a bank said that they do not have a bank account because they do not have physical access to a bank. Without access, predatory alternative financial service providers flourish. As a result, low-income households lose thousands of dollars to exorbitant fees rather than increasing their net worth by accumulating assets. DeYoung countered that the bank branch in Woodland was closed for lack of business, then issued Hildreth an accusatory charge. “I think people in Woodland are probably going to other metropolitan areas or online with some other banks; it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are under-served,” stated DeYoung. “This is going to be really for the benefit of a single bank in Hastings — is that correct? Isn’t that where these accounts are being funneled to?” Shifting to DeYoung’s focus on the educa­ tional savings accounts established by the DeCamp gift to the BCF, Hildreth clarified that the two programs — the educational savings account for children and the proposed financial literacy program for residents throughout a community — are different, but can be used to support each other. Michelle Dunkelberger “We haven’t determined who our financial partner is for the children’s savings accounts at this point,” responded Hildreth, “but the children’s savings accounts will actually be owned by the community foundation under our tax identification number, and then we will be able to let them be accessed when the child presents all of the necessary information to the community foundation.” DeYoung still was not convinced. “I just don’t see why we, as a county, should do that (support the initiative),” con­ tinuing to draw a distinction between the two programs. “I just don’t see this (letter for sup­ port) as being the stumbling block to the pro­ gram that was initiated by the DeCamps. This does not necessarily go hand-in-hand.” Hildreth then cautioned DeYoung with her own charge. “This isn’t just about the kids. This is about creating responsible financial literacy,” explained Hildreth of the BankOn 2.0 Initiative program which is. directed to edu­ cate and assist those most in need of financial literacy and counsel. “Whether or not you agree to support this, it’s not going to stop the program. I think that it may send a message to some of the folks in the county, though, that you don’t care. I hate to be that blunt about it, but it is what it is.” Colleagues of DeYoung and Dull did not support their perspective and provided their thoughts on the program’s benefits before approving their support for the BCF’s grant application by the 5-2 vote. “It is kind of creating an environment where kids have a better chance at being financially smarter,” said Ben Geiger. In other business, the board addressed: • A request for approval of the Project Authorization 2015 Operating Formula Grant for Rural Areas Program for Barry County Transit. The grant/contract, due to the Michigan Department Of Transportation by Nov. 28, provides up to 18.5% of Barry County Transit’s costs for, roughly $223,803. “This grant matches operating expenses and reimburses BC Transit for those expens­ es,” said Bill Voigt, county transit manager/transportation coordinator. “This is basically standard procedure. This informa­ tion is required by the MDOT in order to record the agreement of utilization of funds provided by the Federal Transit Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation.” The commissioners unanimously approved sending the request, for full board approval to the next board meeting. • Inez Straube and Tim McMahon, court administrators, requested approval to allocate an additional $55,006 to the 2015 Trial Court Budget to increase staff to assist in the collec­ tion of court ordered assessments. The return request had been postponed from the Oct. 7, COW meeting until after the adoption of the 2015 Barry County Budget which occurred Oct. 28. ' The allocation will allow the Trial Court to designate personnel dedicated to the collec­ tion of court fees and assessments as well as to create office space for the process. The requested budgetary increase of $52,006 will be allocated to salary/fringes and $3,000 will be used for furniture and supplies purchased for the new office. • Received the 2015 health insurance plans for Barry County employees as recommended by the Barry County Healthcare Cost Containment Committee. A return of a PPO plan was included in the options as well as an additional fifth plan. “There are five plans, three new, for employees to enroll in. One being offered is a PPO, that seems to be very important to sev­ eral county employees,” said Deputy County Administrator Luella Dennison. “That offers flexibility, along with the four HMOs.” Dull asked if the county was looking at any other providers besides Blue Care Network/Blue Cross Blue Shield to which Dennison replied it was too late in the enroll­ ment year to do comprehensive research on other providers, but that the committee was already looking to implement a full research next year. The board approved moving the recom­ mendations to next week’s official board of commissioners meeting on Monday, Nov. 10 beginning at 9 a.m. in the commission meet­ ing chambers at the County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. County offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans’ Day. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- 13406307 limits ELECTION, continued from page 1 the board.” As to how the makeup of the collective board may change in the next two-year serv­ ice period, Geiger is unsure, but confident. “I don’t know if Commissioner Snow is going to seek another term as chair, but those discussions will be taking place,” said Geiger of Commission Chair Joyce Snow. “I’m just going to keep doing what I’ve been doing. I’m honored that the voters have given me a third term.” Conner, who lost to Commissioner Jim DeYoung in a run for the District 6 seat in 2012, drew 60.5 percent of the 2,976 votes cast in a race with Michael Barney. Conner, the Republican, tallied 1,801 votes to Democrat Barney’s 1,170 votes. There were five write-in votes cast. DeYoung did not seek a second term. A sparse township election card featured uncontested races for open positions. In Baltimore Township, Gerard R. Ypma was elected a trustee and Cheri Baker as treasurer. In Rutland Charter Township, Sandra L. James was elected to a trustee’s position as was Ross DeMaagd in Thomapple Township and Roger Rottschafer in Yankee Springs Township. Roger Egelkraut, James Steven Adams and Scott Kuebler were elected to open positions on the Prairieville Township Parks and Recreation Board. In Castleton Township, Marcia Scramlin was unopposed for a partial term as township clerk. In the village of Freeport, Christopher Sensing was unopposed for president as was Kathy Kunde for treasurer and Allen Scholma, Julie Wells, and Mary Murphy for trustee positions. Christine Andrus received 74 votes to Millie Wilkins’ 50 votes for the clerk’s position. In the other contested race, Susan Rausch was an 89-70 vote winner over Douglas E. Conger for a partial-term trustee’s position. In a bond issue that consumed consider­ able attention leading up to Election Day, Thornapple Township voters approved an EMS equipment measure by a 58-42 margin, according to Mike Bremer, Thornapple Township supervisor. “We are very excited to begin the process of upgrading and replenishing our emergency equipment,” said Bremer on Wednesday. “Out with the old, in the with new, so to speak.” The bond approval essentially gives the township the authority to entertain competi­ tive terms on a loan by local financial lenders and Bremer was confident that they would be accepting the terms from a local lender. Bremer was grateful to the township’s will­ ingness to approve the bond to address the much needed equipment upgrades/repairs of the Emergency Medical Service equipment. Incumbents win Nashville Village Council seats by Shari Carney Staff Writer Incumbents Lori Courtney and Darren Fisher have retained their positions on the Nashville Village Council, according to information available from Barry County Clerk Pam Jarvis as of Wednesday. They will be joined by Mike Kenyon, a returning council trustee, who edged out Henry Felder by 44 votes. The top votes received were assigned to Courtney with 248; Fisher, 190; Kenyon, 188; and Felder, 144. There were 14 write-in votes. Current President Frank Dunham ran unopposed. He received 244 votes. There were 18 write-in votes. Names for write-in votes are not yet avail­ able. Study shows dangers of overnight dentures Seniors who sit in a draft are likely to catch a cold. Those who leave their dentures in overnight could be at a higher risk for pneu­ monia, the Association of Mature American Citizens concludes from a new study pub­ lished by the International and American Associations for Dental Research. The researchers studied 526 men and women in their 80's over a three year period and found that nearly 41 percent of the 453 denture wearers among them had an array of oral hygiene problems and that they were more than twice as likely to develop the dreaded respiratory disease. Their conclusion for geriatric patients: take those dentures out of your mouth before nodding off for the night. �Kiwanis enjoys good natured competition and school superintendent visit by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer Dan Currie had to wear a shirt, one that said, “Friends don’t let friends go to Michigan,” in honoring a friendly wager made between Kiwanis Club members Currie and Tim Kelly. Currie, maintaining that Michigan still owns bragging rights on the number of wins against Michigan State oyer the last 50 years, wore the shirt throughout the Kiwanis Club luncheon on Wednesday. The club hosted Hastings School Superintendent Carrie Duits who brought along a presentation identifying and inform­ ing the club members of the structural and functional updates that are needed for Hastings Schools. “When I assumed the helm as superintend­ ent, I got together with the school board and administration to identify our mission state­ ment and the single most important aspect of that statement is to provide a save and caring environment for our students,” Duits told her audience. “I have walked through each of our school buildings and I am worried that we do not have and are not providing a safe and car­ ing environment, structurally and functional­ ly*” Duits explained that meeting with local groups related to the schools produced the common consensus that there are serious needs that are to be addressed, especially with the age of some of the building portions and she identified numerous areas that require the community’s attention, citing curb appeal, safe and secure entrances, performing arts facilities and numerous updates to portions of the buildings that are nearing, 100 years old. Duits showed pictures of the rundown areas of some of the buildings as well as views of nearby communities which have invested in renovations in their schools, to give emphasis on the important of pride and appeal to the Kiwanis audience. Additionally, student Key Club members Katherine Weinbrecht, Mara Allan, Brittney Johnson, Becky Mauer, Brandon Gray, and From left, Kayleigh Collins, Brittney Johnson, Mara Allan, Katherine Weinbrecht, Brandon Gray, and Becky Maurer attended the Kiwanis luncheon, Wednesday, Nov. 5, and shared their favorite parts of being members of the Kiwanis Key Club. Carrie Duits, Hastings school superin­ tendent, visited the Wednesday, Nov. 5 Kiwanis Club luncheon, to share her thoughts on the state and condition of the district’s school buildings. Keyleigh Collins shared what they felt were the best parts of being a part of the Kiwanis Key Club. The Key Club held a trick or treat event last week, on Halloween, to raise money for UNICEF. Distinguished member awards were pre­ sented to Gordon Ironside, long time treasur­ er, and Steve Williams, chair of membership committee, for going above and beyond in their efforts to support Kiwanis’ community programs and for bringing new members to the club. The club’s Holiday Wreath sales are con­ tinuing with opportunity to purchase the Christmas wreaths from any Kiwanis mem­ ber. Santa will be present at the club’s Dec. 10 meeting and members are encouraged to bring family. Please make reservations to ensure appropriate numbers are considered for lunch preparations. Also the Kiwanis Club will enjoy a joint Christmas party, planned with the Hastings Rotary, on Dec. 12. From left, Kiwanis Membership Chair Steve Williams and Treasurer Gordon Ironside were recognized as exemplary members of the club during the Kiwanis Club’s Wednesday Nov. 5 luncheon. Accolades to the two gentlemen were given for going above and beyond in sup­ porting the club’s community presence and in building membership. November is National Family Caregivers Month November marks National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the 42 million Americans, including 2.1 million in Michigan, who help care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones so they can remain at home and not in a costly institution. In Michigan alone, family caregivers provide 1.4 billion hours of unpaid care each year val­ ued atXstaggering $16 billion annually. Christine Caswell, of Lansing, cared for her handicapped parents while attending law school in hei\mid-40’s. Her father took a nasty fall and eh^ed up in a nursing home. She took care of her mother in her mother’s home, in her own home and in hospice. Her mom died the day Christine received her new law license number. “I am so grateful for having gone through that process with my mom, but I am still so frustrated we had so little help,” Caswell said. Today, the average family caregiver is a 49-year-old female, who takes care of a 77- year-old woman — usually her mother. She provides 20 hours a week of assistance to ,her loved one, although' she may be on call around-the-clock. “When it comes to family dynamics, care­ giving is the norm,” says Jacqueline Morrison, state director of AARP Michigan, which represents more than 1.4 million Michiganders age 50 and older. “If you’re not a caregiver now, you were one in the past, or you’ll likely be one in the future. This silent army of unsung heroes helps their older loved ones to live independently, with dignity, each and every day.” To honor family caregivers, this month AARP launched a new initiative to spotlight their stories, called “I Heart Caregivers”: aarp.org/iheartcaregivers chttp: //www. aarp. org/iheartcaregivers>. According to an AARP survey of likely voters age 50 and older taken this summer, four in five Michiganders want to live inde- pendently, at home, as they age. And, family caregivers are the ones who step up and pro­ vide the bulk of assistance to make this goal a reality, including help with bathing and dress­ ing, meal preparation, managing finances, transportation, grocery shopping and more. The poll showed nearly 80 percent said they have been caregivers in the past, are current caregivers or are likely to be caregivers in the future. The survey also showed 73 percent want­ ed candidates for office to address caregiving issues. “Family caregivers are also required to undertake tasks that were once in the domain of only doctors and nurses: complex medica­ tion management, wound care, injections,” Morrison adds. “Yet, most receive little or no training for these duties.” “That’s why AARP Michigan will fight for a commonsense solution called the Caregiver, Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act during the new state legislative session that begins in January.” The CARE Act helps family caregivers when their loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition home. The bill features three important provisions: • The name of the family caregiver is recorded when a loved one is admitted into a hospital; • The family caregiver is notified if the loved one is to be discharged to another facil­ ity or back home; • The facility must provide an explanation and live instruction of the medical tasks such as medication management, injections, wound care, and transfers - that the family caregiver will perform at home. “Bottom line: Family caregivers could use some support: training, help at home, work­ place protections, and more,” Morrison con­ cludes. “That’s why AARP is fighting for commonsense solutions, like The CARE Act, giving nurses more authority to heal, and making sure the right resources are available in the community - like home care and adult day care - so family caregivers have the strength and energy to carry on.” Visit aarp.org/iheartcaregivers <http://www.aarp.org/iheartcdregivers> to find out more about family caregivers in Michigan - and share your story. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organi­ zation, with a membership of nearly 38 mil­ lion. Poster Prints Printed on high-quality peel-off stock, glossy white or card stock. C Several sizes available ea. 11x17 Banners 12x18 Brrthdays • Anniversary • New Baby and more Several Sizes Available 2’x6 Border Prints 5x7 2 For Only Lots of special designs, Several sizes available Hastings students learn about personal credit About 100 Hastings High School business students took part in a recent presentation by Hastings City Bank with Retail Banking Officer Ashley Ulberg and Assistant Branch Manager Chase Johnson discussing personal credit with the students. "Get Smart about Credit" is a program to help young adults understand personal credit. Ulberg described what personal credit is and why it is so important. Students also learned how personal credit is established and how they can hurt it. Students were also given a chance to get their questions answered at the end. The audience were students of Hastings business teachers Jason Burghardt and Bob Carl. SHOP LOCAL 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 �Page 14 — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Winchester returns to medal stand at final race by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It wasn’t her slowest finals. It wasn’t her fastest. It might have been her best though. Thornapple Kellogg senior Melissa Winchester earned her second state cross country medal Saturday, placing eighth at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. It was her best finish at the finals, after placing 24th as. a sophomore and 35th as a junior. Her time of 18 minutes 50.4 seconds was her second best in the three trips to the finals, about 12 seconds off the time from her sophomore year. Fast times weren’t easy in the cold, windy conditions Saturday. “It kind of pounds you back it feels like,” Winchester said of the wind, which she could especially feel between the one-mile and twomile marks outside of the track at MIS. “You try to tuck in behind someone. At one point (I did), but at another point I was kind of alone for a little bit.” She wasn’t alone at MIS, as the Trojan team qualified for the third consecutive sea­ son. The Trojan team’s 11th place finish as a whole was a little better than 2013 (13th) and not quite as good as 2012 (fourth), but a pret­ ty spectacular day none the less. The TK girls were also joined by sopho­ more Erik Walter from the boys’ team. Hastings senior Chance Miller also competed in the Division 2 boys’ race. Winchester was one of six seniors in the top ten of the D2 girls’ race. The top three fin­ ishers were all seniors, with St. Johns Karrigan Smith pulling away from Cedar Springs’ Kenzie Weiler to win the race in 18:11.0. Weiler finished in 18:13.5 with Forest Hills Northern’s Morgan Posthuma third in 18:24.4. The Trojan senior said her goal was to fin­ ish in the top ten, so she was very happy with her day. She planned to celebrate with some Thornapple Kellogg junior Erik Walter turns the corner just beyond the two-mile mark Saturday at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) candy com on the day after Halloween. Grand Rapids Christian had three girls place in the top 14 individually and won the Division 2 state championship with 87 points, followed by Otsego 145, DeWitt 156, St. Joseph 186, East Grand Rapids 200, Chelsea 208, Cedar Springs 255, Forest Hills Northern 270, Whitehall 281, Linden 292, Thomapple Kellogg 294, South Christian 304, Spring Lake 319, Warren Regina 325, and Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood 355 in the top 15. The Thornapple Kellogg girls proved just a bit deeper to best their league rivals from South Christian by ten points and one spot in the standings. Alexis Miller led the Sailors’ with a 20th-place time of 19:05.7. Thornapple Kellogg senior Melissa Winchester (378) winds her way with the crowd past the two-mile mark Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn dur­ ing the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Trojan team had junior Olivia Lamberg 71st in 19:56.4, followed by sopho­ more Rachael Gorton 102nd in 20:19.2, Un - f Saxon senior Chance Miller nears the finish line at the end of the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Tannah Adgate 123rd in 20:36.1 and Lauren Lutz 130th in 20:42.5. Gorton was about a minute and a half faster on the course at MIS than she was as a fresliman last fall, and Lamberg shaved about 16 seconds off of her finals time from 2013. Winchester said experience certainly helps. “I was a little more relaxed this year. I did­ n’t get as nervous,” she said. , Rounding out the seven for TK, senior Janie Noah was 164th in 21:04.7 and E^iily Chatterson 193rd in 21:36.6. ’ Hastings senio^WUerA.h^d a fine first race, at W• - >a-Ct 't. about 25 seconds . :dal4|iP ner. TK’s Walter placed 148th in 17:28.2. Algonac junior Morgan BeadlescombAvbn the D2 boys’ race in 15:30.7, with Cedar Springs senior Austin Sargent placing second in 15:42.1. ' The team title went to the C Lapids Christian boys, who finished the d&y points. Fremont was second >vJfh 104, fol­ lowed by East Grand Rapids^'199, Clio 208, St. Joseph 228, Chelsea 555, Linden 263, Corunna 269, Forest Hills Northern 305, Sparta 310, Otsego 314, Sturgis 314, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 320; Pontiac N^tte Dame Prep 351 and Zealand West 373 in the topU5. Ir 7.^ Thornapple Kellogg’s Lauren Lutz (front) and Janie Noah (back) begin work on their second mile Saturday during the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg junior Tannah Adgate races towards the finish line at the end of the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 6, 2014 — Page 15 DK girls do well in their day-glo socks at MIS by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg junior Megan Grimes and sophomore Danielle Cole went to Wal-Mart and bought some crazy socks for themselves and. their teammates to wear during Saturday’s Division 3 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals. There was neon orange and pink and green and blue. Some with stripes and some with­ out. The colors made their teammates a little easier to spot in the crowd of nearly 250 run­ ners at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn during their race. Panther senior Sammi Cleary was excited about the little surprise. Grimes was a little upset when she saw freshman teammate Maranda Donahue’s socks bounding through the crowd near the two-mile mark. “I saw Maranda’s (socks) and then I got angry. I said, ‘Maranda, kick it,’ because she shouldn’t have been that close to me,” said Grimes. “I looked back and I was ‘oh my gosh, I gotta go,”’ said Donahue. Soon after that Grimes noticed the big dig­ ital clock at the two-mile mark. “Then I realized I was running pretty fast. It was like 13:30 and I was like ‘this is good.’ I shouldn’t have been that angry,” said Grimes. Delton Kellogg’s girls placed 20th in the 28-team field in the D3 girls’ competition Saturday. Cleary led the way for the Panthers in her final varsity cross country race, hitting the finish line in 60th place with a time of 20 min­ utes 28.5 seconds. It was her third appearance in the finals, as the Panther team also quali­ fied for the finals at the end of her freshman and sophomore seasons. “I was very nervous. I did not think I was going to do good and I did better than I thought,” Cleary said. It was cold and windy at MIS Saturday. Cleary said the final, long stretch to the finish line was especially tough. “I was happy with it, I was glad I got to close out the year at state. It was amazing. I was glad my team could come with me. It was a good experience,” Cleary said. Grimes was ahead of Donahue for a few moments near the two-mile mark, but Donahue passed her in the end to finish 104th in 21:05.01. Grimes was 110th in 21:07.9. The top five for Delton Kellogg also included Cole who was 216th in 23:49.5 and senior Maddie Conrad who was 232nd in Delton Kellogg’s Megan Grimes (1543) is a couple strides ahead of teammate Maranda Donahue (1541) in the crowd as they near the two-mile mark Saturday during the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg senior Maddie Conrad works her way through the pack at the start of the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals Saturday at MIS. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 24:39.0. The Panther pack also included sen­ ior Anjalaya Newland 242nd in 26:17.5 and freshman Anna Elliott 244th in 27:08.5. The top 30 earned state medals in each race Saturday. The race for first in the D3 girls’ race was a tough one, with junior Holly Bullough from Traverse City St. Francis (17:51.3) hitting the line just ahead of Charlevoix senior Amber Way (17:51.5). Manistee senior Annie Fuller was third in 18:15.7. The Division 3 team title went to Ithaca which finished with 147 points. Sophomore Courtney Allen led Ithaca to the title with a 12th-place time of 19:06.9. Shepherd was second with 158, followed by Manistee 163, Jackson Lumen Christi 164, Hart 177, Lansing Catholic 195, Calvin Christian 229, Caro 239, Macomb Lutheran North 259 and Holland Black River 262 in the top ten. The Delton Kellogg girls finished with 535 points. The Division 3 boys’ title went to Benzie Central with 87 points, followed by Lansing Catholic 141, Hanover-Horton 188, Stockbridge 191 and Shepherd 205 in the top five. Lansing Catholic senior Keenan Rebera closed out a fine high school cross country career by winning the individual state title in 15:30.2. Mason County Central junior Zac Benham was the runner-up in 15:44.6. DK girls beat Parchment in three sets in district opener The Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team Comstock High School with the win. The dis­ pulled out a five-set win over Parchment their trict championship match is set for tonight at Kalamazoo Valley Association match in 7 p.m. Marshall and Pennfield were slated to meet in the district’s other semifinal match September. last night. It didn’t take near as much work Monday. The two Panther teams didn’t meet up The Delton Kellogg girls topped the host Panthers 25-16, 25-11, 25-18 in their Class B Saturday as Parchment hosted the Kalamazoo District Quarterfinal match Monday to start Valley Association Tournament. Delton Kellogg’s girls were 2-1 on the day the state postseason tournament. “The girls played really well,” said Delton to finish second in the league behind champi­ Kellogg head coach Alex Culbert. “The on Schoolcraft. The Schoolcraft Eagles topped the Delton biggest thing was that everyone contributed on offense and defense. Morgan Champion Kellogg girls 25-19, 25-15, 25-18 in the and Alicia Lindsey really stepped up on the championship match Saturday. Culbert was very pleased with how her outside and that made our team much more successful. girls performed throughout the day. Champion had nine kills and Ferris six in Champion had nine kills and Lindsey eight to help their team to victory. the championship match. Faith Ferris led the way again on the attack, Walker had three aces to go with 18 assists, finishing ' t3^1s. Sjfee * Parker had a team^high 23-digs-;-Moh-n- added blocks while Champion added three. 17 and Lindsey had 11 digs. Delton Kellogg got 30 assists from Hannah Ferris had four blocks while teammate Amanda West added three. Walker. Delton Kellogg started the day with a 25­ Kristen Mohn and Libby Parker tied for the team lead in digs for Delton with 20. Lindsey 16, 21-25, 25-8, 25-23 win over Constantine and a 29-31, 25-21, 25-21, 25-20 win over chipped in 14 and Walker had ten. Delton Kellogg earned a spot in last night’s Hackett Catholic Central. district semifinals against Harper Creek at BOWLING SCORES Delton Kellogg senior Sammi Cleary (1538) races through the crowd during the opening stretch of the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn Saturday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Delton Kellogg senior Anjalaya Newland nears the finish line at the end of the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. (Photo by Brett Bremer) he Thornapple Manor 16-20; M&M’s 15-21; Early Risers 14-22. Good Games & Series - Women: M. Kingsley 119-322; B. Maker 167; G. Scobey 177; N. Wynn 145-362; C. Stuart 167; M. Wieland 161; G. Meaney 148-432; R. Murphy 166-409. Good Games & Series - Men: W. Talsma 177; R. McDonald 223-597; G. Bennett 168­ 446; B. Terry 225; G. Forbey 132; W. Madden 203-564; B. Keeler 179; H. Bowman 192; D. Kersey 190-524; M. Saldivar 194­ 472; J. Miller 212-587. Tuesday Night Mixed Dave Ramey Photography 25; J-Bar 21; Double BS 17; Boyce Milk Haulers 17. High Games: B. Smith 212; D. Blakely 204; G. Hause 201; P. Scobey 199; D. Wilkins 197; M. Wood 186; D. Benner 171; Sis 165; F. Smith 165; M. Burd 147; M. Bryan 146; B. Ramey 144. High Series: G. Hause 561; P. Scobey 519; B. Smith 517; Sis 460. Wednesday Mixed Boniface Construction 25-7; Huver’s Auto Recycling 20.5-15.5; Court Side 19-13; Eye & ENT 18-18; Brush Works Painting 10.5­ 17.5. Good Games & Series - Women: G. Meaney 147; N. Potter 155; J. Rice 186. Good Games & Series - Men: R. Boniface 179-510; H. Bowman 211-532. Tuesday Trios Team Turkey 27-13; Shirlee’s Grands 26­ 14; X-Women 24-16; Sue’s Team 22-18; Moore Cubed 18.5-21.5; Mexican Connexion 18-22; Look Insurance 18-22; 2 Guys and a Lady 18-22; Animal House 14.5-25.5 Coleman Agency 14-26. High Games: Emily 235; Derrick M. 213; Derek 198. High Series: Derrick M. 636; Emily 566; Derek 554. . 7:00 am - 4:00 pm . Monday Mixerettes Nashville Chiropractic 26-10; Dewey’s Auto Body 25-11; Creekside Growers 19-17; Dean’s Dolls 18-18; Kent Oil 17-19. Good Games & Series: P. Fowler 162­ 417; N. Potter 162; S. Dunham 159; L. Elliston 174-502; B. Anders 137-372; N. Goggins 156; M. Rodgers 208-498; K. Eberly 177-480. The sale will be held in the main lobby area Thornapple Uni 2700 Nashville Road, Ha Sunday Night Mixed The Wild Bunch 21, The Terribowls 20.5; Princess & Her Toads 18; Happy Hookers 16.5; Pinheads 13; Animal House 11. Women’s Good Games & Series: J. Shoebridge 168-427; K. Plett 138-382; D. Pettingill 128-377; S. VanDenBurg 202; K. Becker 198; B. Breitner 171; E. Bixler 138. Men’s Good Games & Series: M. Brownlee 208-559; J. Shoebridge 237-508; A. Robins 168-471; A. Stora 220; Jy. Shoebridge 179; W. Case 173. Senior Citizens Rosie’s 29-7; Evie’s Devils 22-14; Pin Seekers 21-15; Just Having Fun 20-16; Butterfingers 19-17; King Pins 19-17; Jan’s Team 18-18; Has Beens 18-18; Sun Risers Moose Mixed #5 UR - UP 16-4; S.L.A.M. 14-6; Caswell Comets 13-7; Classmates 11-9; Strike Outs 11-9; The Rebels 10-10; Wolk Farms 10-10; 4 BY 6 9-11; All But One 8-12; Big Rigs & Racks 7-13; We Need Bumpers 6-14; Miller’s Misfits 5-15. High Games - Women: J. Wolk 212; S. Hutchings 189; G. Bradstreet 173; S. Bricker 160; A. Weeks 158; J. Clawson 158; M. Hollman 154; C. Caswell 146; D. Clifford 141; D. Jarvis 139. High Series - Women: S. Huchings 543; J? Wolk 489; G. Bradstreet 469; S. Bricker 418; C. Caswell 416; M. Holman 415; D. Jarvis 400; J. Clawson 398; S. English 371; L. Finch 3711. High Games - Men: B. Hutchings 258; R. Jones 257; J. Peterson 244; L. Clawson 235; R. Bradstreet 233; T. Hilton 228; H. Kelly 223; D. Chrispyn 215; R. Allen 214; K. Keen 212. High Series - Men: R. Jones 738; B. Hutchings 721; R. Bradstreet 689; J. Peterson 637; K. Keen 608; D. Chrispyn 593; R. Weeks 580; L. Clawson 564; R. Allen 463; B. Clever 549. �Page 16 < Thursday, November 6, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Saxon spikers earn spot in district semi’s at LHS The Saxons’ Abby McKeever looks to get an attack past the block of Charlotte’s Brianna Hasler (13) Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ Jillian Zull (1) gets set to hit a serve as teammate Mary Feldpausch looks on during their district opener against Charlotte Tuesday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Saxons’ celebrate clinching their district opening victory over Charlotte Tuesday at Lakewood High School, after topping the Orioles in four sets. Hastings will face the host Vikings in the second of two semifinal matches at Lakewood High School tonight (Nov. 6). (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There weren’t many momentum swings Tuesday at Lakewood High School. There were really only two, but they were significant ones. Hastings’ varsity volleyball team opened the 2014 Class B state tournament with a 25­ 12, 25-17, 22-25, 25-22 victory over Charlotte in the district quarterfinals, earning the charice to face the host Vikings in the dis­ trict semifinals tonight (Nov. 6). The Saxons swept their way through the first two sets and led 21-16 in the third before the Orioles’ -senior outside hitter Kensey VanPatten pounded a couple kills, contributed to a big block and sparked her team on a run to win nine of the last ten points in the set. Charlotte carried.the momentum through the start of the fourth set, building a 14-7 lead before the Saxons straightened things out. “You say, ‘get angry and win it. Let’s go!”’ said Saxon senior setter Erin Goggins. “We have a tendency to get tired in the third set and then not play as well. It’s something that we really have to push through for the Lakewood game, but I think it’s definitely something we can fix and go through because most of our team is seniors and we realize that this is our last chance to make a go for Kiwanis Wreath Sale Cash and Carry items available at Hastings City Bank on Nov. 7, 2014 from 9-5 Or order by calling 269-838-6965 Wreaths things.” Hastings head coach Vai Slaughter was very pleased with her team’s play in the open­ ing set, but eventually saw her girls slow down and get a little flat-footed as Charlotte took control of the third set. She said all her seniors do a nice job of working to shake the team out of little funks like that. A back row kill by Grace Meade and a big service run by Emmalee Yates helped revive the Saxons in the middle of the fourth set. Yates went on a five-point run at the service Hastings senior setter Erin Goggins puts a set up as teammate Janessa Hodge and Charlotte’s (Stephanie Zimmerman (7) and Emily Helfrich (5) look on from behind. (Photo by Brett Bremer) line, starting with a pair of aces to pull the team within 15-14. Eventually a big kill by Janessa Hodge and an ace by Jillian Zull helped the Saxons to a 20-16 lead. Zull had a nice service run of her own late in that fourth set, helping her team win five consecutive points. “Jillian, a couple of them, they do a good job of place serving and can put a nice soft serve right where they’re not expecting it,” Slaughter said. “Emmalee, she’s had a nice serve this year. They’ve done well this last half of the season serving.” McKenzie Teske led the Saxons with three aces on the night, ZulL Goggins and Yates had two each. Hodge had a team-high 13 kills on the night, while Goggins and Teske finished with six each. Christy Clark added five kills for the Saxons, Yates four and Abby McKeever three. Goggins recorded 27 assists. Mary Feldpausch led the Saxon defense with 13 digs, and 33 good passes according to her coach. Zull and Grace Meade had ten digs each and Jessi Slaughter chipped in five. 1KHS spikers fall in district opener by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Trojans wanted to win Monday. Maybe a little too much. “Sometimes when you want to do well it’s really hard to relax, especially if you know it could be your last match,” said Thomapple Kellogg varsity volleyball coach Patty Pohl. It turned out to be the last match for the Trojans, who fell 25-12, 25-11, 25-13 in their Class A District Quarterfinal match at Byron Center High School. Despite the lop-sided score the Trojan girls kept smiles on their faces for much of the night. Pohl credited her three seniors for some of that. “They impressed upon (the underclassmen) the importance of really having fun, and try­ ing to stay fired up,” Pohl said of Holly Dahlke, Izzy Rapson and Jenna Shoobridge. The Trojans played some of their best vol­ leyball of the night early in the third set. Dahlke had a couple nice kills and the Trojans kept the ball alive better than at other times in the night where some balls fell in that should­ n’t have. The two teams were tied 8-8 in the third set before the Bulldogs went on a run to go up 19-9. The Trojans topped the Bulldogs in dis­ tricts a year ago, but Byron Center returned all six of its starters from that team including big middle Staci Brower. Brower, a senior, led her team with 14 kills, seven blocks and four aces Monday. The Bulldogs also got 11 kills and ten digs from senior outside hitter Marisa Spetoskey. Senior setter Brooke Sharkey had 26 assists for Byron Center. The Bulldogs pulled away early in each of the first two sets. Dahlke closed out her varsity career with five kills and four digs. Kelsey Buller had three kills for the Trojans and Amy Ziccarello two to go with two aces and three digs.. Haley Alverson, one of eight juniors on the Trojan roster, had six assists^ Fellow juniors Lindsay Thomas and Makayla King led the team in digs with ten and five respectively. Af left: Thornapple Kellogg junior mid­ dle Kelsey Buller rises up to try and get an attack by Byron Center senior middle Staci Brower during Monday’s Class A District Quarterfinal at Byron Center High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) *Mixed wreaths include Frazier and Balsam $25.00 - $75.00 Door Swag $17.00 Garland 25 feet / $30.00 Trojan libero Lindsay Thomas (center) digs a Byron Center serve while teammates Amy Ziccarello (front) and Makayla King (back) look on Monday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trojan junior setter Haley Alverson passes the ball up during her team’s dis­ trict opener at Byron Center Monday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-11-13.pdf d6bc15d1dc744fe48de1d8a8de4c038d PDF Text Text Administrators attend FFA conference Hunting can be a lifetime experience Vikings get by stingy Saxon defense See Story on Page 2 See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 14 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 w******^*****************Q^p-R”]~ LOT**C 00^ Hastings Public Library 227 E State St Hastings Ml 49058-1954 1/401 iddjS Thursday, November 13, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 44 NEWS BRIEFS Lasagna dinner will benefit Humane Society A homemade lasagna dinner at the Episcopal Church Hall Friday, Nov. 14, will benefit the Barry County Humane Society’s spay and neuter program. The dinner will include lasagna (meat or vegetable), garlic bread, salad, choice of beverage and homemade desserts for a $9 donation for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for children. Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. The church is at the comer of Broadway and Center Street in Hastings. Mental health focus of next Community Breakfast Changes in the structure and diagnostic criteria of mental disorders will be the fea­ tured topic of the Tuesday, Nov. 18, quar­ terly Community Breakfast. Speakers Ashley James and Kristyn Kostelec of Barry County Community Mental Health will discuss changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and how they may apply to individuals in the workplace. The breakfast will be at Hastings First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Those who plan to attend are asked to call 269945-KIDZ (5439). The quarterly breakfast series — made possible by the Family Support Center, Kinship Support Services, CASA for Kids Inc., DHS Foster Care and Great Start Collaborative/Barry Intermediate School District — is intended to bring awareness of services available in supporting the safety and well-being of families and children. Hastings church invites diners for Thanksgiving The holiday just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the free tradition­ al Thanksgiving Day dinner at Hastings First United Methodist Church. This year’s affair will again include all the culinary favorites — turkey and dress­ ing, squash, com, cranberry salad and “umpteen” pies. “One of our primary purposes is that people have a place to come where they can have fellowship as well as food,” said organizer Margaret Hollenbeck. “We hope, too, it will be a time and a place for people to come and feel grate­ ful on Thanksgiving.” The meal, which annually draws about 200 diners, will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. There is no charge to attend, though freewill donations are always accepted and diners are asked to call either Hollenbeck, 269-945-4701, or the church, 269-945-9574, to reserve a seat. Special situations can be accom­ modated with a pre-meal phone conver­ sation. “Hopefully, everything will fall together as it usually does,” said Hollenbeck. ANNER PRICE 750 Hastings school bond proposal will be on May ballot by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Voters will determine the fate of Hastings Area Schools’ aging facilities during a special election May 2015. During its regular month­ ly work session Tuesday evening, the board of education unanimously approved the scope and concept of a proposed bond of 4.2 mills as well as a 1-mill, 10-year sinking-fund pro­ posal, and authorized superintendent Carrie Duits to submit both to the Michigan Department of Treasury for approval. The concept and scope of the bond was developed with input district residents during two community forums. The concept for the bond proposal — which was developed during community forums and would generate $43.2 million for the district — would include the following improvements: All buildings — secure entrances, electri­ cal and mechanical updates; American Disabilities Act-compliance; heating, ventila­ tion and cooling options in the future; interior upgrades (walls, floors and ceilings); new corridor lockers; new windows where need­ ed; new furniture. Transportation — office building and maintenance stalls, as well as buses. Technology — infrastructure and computers. Elementary buildings — parking lot, side­ walks, exterior updates. Middle school — 51,000-square-foot addi­ tion to replace the 1917 portion of the exist­ ing building, site improvements (parking lot, bus loop). High school — new performing arts center; expanded career and technical education spaces and renovations; remodel science classrooms, cafeteria and media center; updated locker rooms. Athletics — tennis court updates, home stands and press box, track repairs. Duits said the sinking fund would finance major repairs during the bond renovation project and allow potential expansion of the bond renov.ation projects. It also would relieve the burden on the district’s general fund by supporting major repairs, which would create the opportunity for general funds to be used for increased curricular resources and potentially update technology. “My goal is new buildings and new books,” said Duits of the sinking fund freeing general-fund money for curriculum use. “There is definite agreement in the com- See BOND, page 3 Millage Rate for Area Districts This graph illustrates the millage rate for Hastings Area Schools without the bond proposal for 4.2 mills. County shows support of Jordan Lake Trail by Doug VanderLaan Editor A construction update on the new Jordan Lake Trail in Lake Odessa had county com­ missioners singing like a group of happy cowpokes around the campfire during Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. “We’re here because we’d like a formal letter of support from you for our program,” summed up Bill Hudson, a spokesman for the Jordan Trail Committee, after providing an overview of the $1.59 million Phase I portion of the four-phase trail project that . ■> wilt phss through" tv. < WXjmities, Two town­ ships and a village. , “I’d love to make that mdtjon,” responded Commissioner Jim DeYoung. What followed was a 7-0 board vote to provide the requested letter of support and a meeting-long tone of cooperation and cour­ tesy. “I’m from the Lake Odessa community, and I’m amazed at how your group has kept the momentum going,” said Commissioner Ben Geiger. “Your vision is going to become your reality.” The Barry County portion of the trail, which Ts scheduled for construction and completion in 2015, will be staged from a starting point in downtown Lake Odessa and will direct Walkers, bicyclists, skaters and even wheelchair users to an arrival at Lakewood High School. “There’s ball diamonds, a track, even a disc golf course which people can use and then get back on their bikes,” said Hudson. “Kids can bike and walk to school.” That part is personally important to Hudson, who told commissioners that the sight of high school athletes doing fitness run training along the busy M-50 highway made him cringe The part of the plan that makes Hudson and his committee colleagues smile broadly, though, is the portion of the trail that will be constructed as a boardwalk over a part of Jordan Lake. “People will be able to drop a line and pole in the water from the boardwalk,” pointed out Hudson, “and people fishing there will be visible to drivers on M-50, which will bring even more attention to the trail.” See TRAIL, page 8 John Jacobs announces his retirement by Doug VanderLaan Editor Even 50 years later, John Jacobs gets a bit wistful about the trip he and his classmates made to New York City following their grad­ uation from Kendall School of Design in Grand Rapids. “We hit Madison Avenue, ready to tell them we had arrived,” Jacobs, 72, says with a chuckle. “I don’t remember even sleeping in the five days we were there because we want­ ed to see everything. We went to the 1964 World’s Fair, and I can remember taking the ferry from Brooklyn for five cents at five o’clock in the morning. Even at 5 a.m., there aren’t a lot of people on the streets in New York.” • Jacobs laughs about those early and inno­ cent career ambitions today because his future had been cast long before strolling down Madison Avenue with diploma in hand. “Even though New York was fun and it was great to see the glitz of all the advertising agencies, I always knew I was coming back home.” To the people of Hastings and the commu­ nity of Marshall, where Jacobs invested 45 years as president and publisher of the Advisor and Chronicle, it was a fortuitous and welcome decision. Now Jacobs may have time to re-visit New York City after announcing last week his retirement from the publishing business, effective Nov. 28. A retirement reception has been scheduled for Dec. 19 in Marshall. Hastings friends and associates will have an opportunity to pass on their own good wishes to Jacobs at an open house to be held at the JAd Graphics Inc. offices at 1351 N. M-43 Highway in Hastings Thursday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. Though his efforts have been centered in Marshall, Jacobs has continued to be a big contributor to the local community. He was a co-founder of the current Hastings Exchange Club and a United Way board member for 20 John Jacobs helped the family business expand to another newspaper market when he purchased the Marshall Advisor and Chronicle in 1969. He has decided to retire from the business that has been part of his life since he was in grade school. years. “No, I’m staying right here,” Jacobs says with a smile about his immediate retirement plans, “I’ve got time now to sort my socks.” Time, too, to reflect on a remarkable career that actually began when he was a youngster helping his parents, Mel and Alice Jacobs, who founded J-Ad Graphics Inc., meet dead­ lines and ship papers out week after week. “I can remember sleeping on a stack of papers just listening to dad run the press,” recalls Jacobs of the early Reminder days when the paper was printed on an early Webendorfer 17-by-22 press in the garage of the family home at 510 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings. “I can still smell it. It had a sound, and it was fun. It’s still fun today to start with blank sheets of paper and come up with a final product. Then, the next week, you do it all over again. “Once you start in the business, there is no going back,” he says. As a grade-school student at St. Rose School, Jacobs was already on his career path, rising at 5 a.m. each Tuesday to count papers fof bundling and delivery to the post office. After high school graduation, he got his first paycheck. “Oh, we always got paid,” he laughs, “they just called it ‘allowance’ up until then.” The rugged work ethic instilled into John and his siblings, Joyce, now 73, Fred, 65, and the late Steven, who died in 2013 at age 66, served as preparation for future success. After spending the five years following graduation ■from Kendall helping the family build The Reminder, Jacobs was given the opportunity to purchase the Marshall Advisor following the sudden death of its publisher, Ed Lincoln. “I must have been 20 or 21 years old,” he marvels, today. “I borrowed $25,000 from Don Fisher and the other $20,000 from the bank. I never had even gone into the newspa­ per’s office. Louise Drake, a local merchant, had told the Lincolns that said she’d keep the See RETIREMENT, page 3 �Page 2 — Thursday, November 13, 2014 — The Hastings Banner First area Purple Heart City observes Veterans Day Hastings American Legion Post 45 Honor Guard members perform a 21-gun salute. Members of Hastings American Legion Post 45 stand at attention as taps is played. Veterans Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Army Sgt. Scott Wilson conduct a flag-raising ceremony outside of the Barry County Courthouse. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer ■ Veterans Day was Tuesday, Nov. 11, but the City of Hastings began its observation when Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell read a proclamation at the city council meeting Monday, Nov. 10. The proclamation designat­ ed the date as the official day in Hastings to recognize veterans who are recipients of the Purple Heart. The proclamation read by Campbell says, "... the people of the City of Hastings, Michigan, have great admiration and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who gave selflessly served their country and this community in the armed forces.” Monday evening the city also received a proclamation from Bill Roush, Americanism officer of the Military Order of the Purple Heart for Chapter 10, which covers all of West Michigan, naming Hastings a Purple Heart City, the first in all of West Michigan, for honoring veterans who have received the Purple Heart. On Veterans Day, Hastings American Legion Post 45 conducted a memorial service at the flag pole on the northeast comer of the Barry County Courthouse lawn with Legion District Commander Barry Wood speaking. In addition to the ceremony at the court­ house, the Legion performed memorial serv­ ices at MagnumCare Health and Rehab, Woodlawn Meadows Retirement Village, Cornerstone Living Center and Star Elementary School. City council mulls draft ordinance regarding discarded refrigerators and freezers American Legion District Commander Barry Woods speaks about the history of Veterans Day and its importance. EARLY HOLIDAY DEADLINE , The Hastings Banner1 for Monday, Nov. 24 at NOON Papers will be on the newsstands Wednesday Hastings MR Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 DANNER by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer The Hastings City Council held a first read­ ing on a proposed ordinance that would amend the city’s code to allow it to take immediate action when an unsecured refriger­ ator or freezer is discovered that could pose a public hazard. Last month the council directed city code compliance officer Bill Hanshaw and city attorney Stephanie Fekkes to develop a draft ordinance. The ordinance states that no one is allowed to leave an ice box, refrigerator or any con­ tainer with an air-tight door or lid outside of any building or structure or inside an aban­ doned or unoccupied building in a place accessible to children without first removing the door or lid. The only exception would be if the item is displayed for sale and is secure­ ly locked or fastened. If a violation is discovered, the proposed ordinance would allow the city to remove the container immediately and charge the proper­ ty owner for the costs of the abatement and be subject to a civil fine. The council will hold a second reading and possibly take action on the proposed amend­ ment during its next regular meeting, sched­ uled for 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24. In other business, the council: • Approved a request from Bill Roush to include an announcement of the change of location for the eighth annual community Christmas dinner in the city newsletter that is mailed with the monthly water bills. This year the Christmas day dinner will be at Hastings High School, located at 520 W. South St. Roush said school food service staff and stu­ dents from high school home economics classes have volunteered to prepare, serve and clean up after the event which served more than 800 people in 2013. Any donations given before or on Christmas day will be given to the high school home economics program. • Approved the exchange of right-of-way after the realignment of the intersection of Shriner Street with South Hanover. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said all parties involved — Michigan Department of Transportation, property owner Matt Koning, and the city — support the final transfer. • Awarded a bid for planting 20 deciduous and ornamental trees at Riverside Cemetery to Landmark Trucking of Dowling for a cost not to exceed $10,100. The cemetery master/capital plan includes $10,000 per year for five years for tree planting. The city had planned to award the bid to Countyline Nurseries of Bangor, which submitted the low bid of $4,675; however, Countyline had not responded to communications with the city. If Countyline does contact the city, stating a willingness to plant the trees according to the original bid, the city can administratively make the decision to retain the company’s services for additional trees. • Observed Mayor Frank Campbell as he read a proclamation recognizing veterans who had been awarded the Military Order of the Purple Heart for being wounded in com­ bat with an enemy force. The city also received a proclamation from Roush, Americanism officer of the Military Order of the Purple Heart for Chapter 10, which covers all of West Michigan naming Hastings a Purple Heart City, the first in all of West Michigan, for honoring veterans who have received the Purple Heart. • Approved Campbell’s appointment of Diana LaClair to the city cable access com­ mittee for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2017. • Approved a motion to enter into a fixedterm and price agreement with Volunteer Energy for the provision of natural gas. In his communication to the council, Mansfield said the city has been purchasing natural gas from Volunteer on a month-by-month basis for sev­ eral years. While the prices have been com­ petitive, he said, last year when supplies ran low due to the prolonged cold, the prices saw a significant spike. The council approved a motion to enter into a one-year contract with Volunteer for $4.77 per 1,000 cubic feet of natural gas. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13, 2014 — Page 3 Hastings administrators attend National F'FA Convention This graph illustrates the yearly millage levy through 2018, should voters approve a bond proposal for Hastings Area Schools. The drop in 2018 is due to the 20-year millage levy approved by voters in 1997 dropping off the tax roles. Representing Hastings Area Schools at the National FFA Convention in Louisville are (front, from left) Hastings Area School Superintendent Carrie Duits, Sammy Mitchell, Aaron Denny, Kristen Gillespie, FFA advisor Luke Haywood, Michigan State FFA Vice President Ethan Haywood, (back) agriscience paraprofessional and trip advisor Heidi Pennington, Lilian Wierenga, Devin Haywood, Austin Haywood and Hastings High School principal Chris Macklin. (Missing from photo are Laney Hess and Hannah LaJoye) Teens in blue corduroy jackets weren’t the only Hastings area residents to attend the 87th National. FFA Convention in Louisville. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carrie Duits and Hastings High School principal Chris Macklin were guests among the sea of blue jackets. Over the course of the trip, the school offi­ cials had the opportunity to observe the enthusiasm of more than 60,000 FFA students from 50 states and U.S. territories. Duits and Macklin spent time over the three-day trip learning about agriscience education and FFA, an organization many Hastings students are active in. The theme of the 2014 national convention Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 was “Go All Out,” and the administrators attended several of the con­ vention sessions in which that theme was expanded. They also watched future leaders of agriculture in action as their excitement filled the. air. of the Freedom Hall in the Kentucky Exhibition Center. “The entire FFA experience at the national convention was impressive,” said Duits. “The students were enthusiastic about their learn­ ing, respectful and supportive of their peers, professional in the way they carried them­ selves and proud of their fine accomplish­ ments.” During their stay, Duits and Macklin met up with members of the Hastings FFA chapter and watched as students from across the nation competed in career development events, leadership contests, agriscience fair and career fair. Attending from Hastings High School were Aaron Denny, Kristen Gillespie, Austin Haywood, Sammy Mitchell and Lilian Wierenga. Hannah LaJoye and Laney Hess sang in the national choir. Hastings Middle School student Devin Haywood also attend­ ed, as did 2013 graduate Amber Pickard and 204 graduate Ethan Haywood. munity about our needs and the shape and condition of our facilities,” said Duits, adding that the majority of those attending the meet­ ing said the district needed to go for a higher bond issue to get as much done as possible to improve the facilities. “We have some room to grow,” she said in her presentation to the board. “... Our [inter­ mediate school district] millage rate is signif­ icantly lower than what our neighboring dis­ tricts pay ... And with our millage rate for dis­ tricts; we are at the bottom.” During the community forums, Duits said the Barry Intermediate School District mill­ age of 1.94 is lower than that of neighboring ISDs, which range from 4.12 for Allegan and 5.95 for Calhoun County. She also said the district’s current millage of 4.8, which will be reduced to 4.2 in 2015 due to the recent bond refunding, is the lowest of surrounding school districts of similar size, which range from 5.15 for Delton Kellogg to 12.43 for Potterville. According to Duits, if approved, the bond would cost families owning a home with a market value of $100,000 an additional $210 per year, or $1.16 per day. “I would like to comment and thank Dr. Duits and her administrative team for the energy and enthusiasm, hard work with many, many meetings with stakeholders, community forums [and] conversations with individuals,” said board president Jon Hart. “It has been a fast and furious three months.” The next regular meeting of the Hastings Area Schools Board of Education will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the multipurpose room of Northeastern Elementary, 519 E. Grant St., Hastings. RETIREMENT, continued from page 1 Retired Hastings band director Joe LaJoye leads the National FFA Band during the 87th annuli Convention in Louisville. His wife, Patti LaJoye, the National RFA Choir, assisted by pianist Melissa Risk ot Deiton. (Photo .roiH National Foundation) ’ \ Pickard received her American FFA degree. Ethan Haywood was named reserve cham­ pion in the Delo TRC tractor restoration com­ petition. He currently serves as Michigan State FFA vice president and also served as a state officer delegate. The National FFA band and choir per­ formed several times throughout the conven­ tion. The choir is directed by retired Hastings choir director Patti LaJoye, and the National FFA Band is led by retired Hastings band director Joe LaJoye. Melissa Risk of Delton, assistant choir director, received a National Honorary FFA Degree. The school officials also had the opportuni­ ty to meet and spend time with the Michigan FFA state officers to learn more about FFA and what it offers students. In addition, they networked with other Michigan school offi­ cials to learn more about various programs across the state. “I learned about the high level of science learning through the scientific process and hands-on experiences that our FFA students achieve,” said Duits. “It was also great to see Hastings represented on the national stage with the National FFA Choir and Band led by Patti and Joe LaJoye. The FFA plays a major role in the culture of our community.” The National FFA Convention School Officials trip was put together by the Michigan FFA Alumni Association and allowed 10 participants from across the state of Michigan to attended three days of the week-long convention. The Hastings school official’s trip costs were sponsored by the Hastings FFA Alumni, Barry Farm Bureau and the Michigan FFA Foundation. The National FFA is the world’s largest youth organization with more than 610,240 members across the nation. FFA makes a pos­ itive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for leadership, per­ sonal growth and career success though agri­ cultural education. paper going until they found a buyer, and, the markets, the communities and the pro­ when I started on a Monday morning, she grams, and we prove that week after week. gave me a tour of Marshall. We celebrate the excitement in people’s “Then she said, ‘There you are, now you’re lives.” on your own.’ I just started down the street, The excitement in Jacobs’ life will now introducing myself with a kind of ‘Here I include more time to spend with his family, am.’” ■ son Ben, a machinist at D&S Machine Repair It wasn’t easy, he said, especially given the in Hastings, and grandson Evan, as well as community’s dictum that a newcomer is an daughter, Katrina, a biomedical engineer with outsider only for the first 25 years. the National Center for Patient Safety in Ann “We’re way past that now,” Jacobs now Arbor. Norine, his wife of 27 years, died in says with a laugh. “But I don’t know how I 2008. did it. I did it without sleep, I guess.” Jacobs also may expand his talent in pho­ That and the acumen he gained at Kendall tography and may spend more time develop­ School of Design for advertising and design. ing his gift for singing which he discovered Through his artistic flair and the business only a few years ago. Whatever his pursuit, wisdom he gained from his parents, Jacobs Jacobs will be breaking new ground as a fam­ built a solid advertising base and a news staff ' ily member in stepping off the Constant pub­ that took his editorial secret to be storytellers lishing deadline carousel. and to celebrate the good things in people’s “I will enjoy not having to worry about what we have to do next week and then even lives. The newspaper he purchased with a 7,600 planning for what needs to be done two or weekly circulation eventually grew to today’s three weeks ahead of that,” he sighs. “That wasn’t the fun part for me.” circulation of 18,000 local families. But will he be able to step away from the “The industry is still strong,” Jacobs main­ tains, “because it’s local. The number of large frenetic and sometimes frantic schedule papers is shrinking, but we’re still the only instilled into his makeup since he was a source for local news. People won’t go on the child? Internet to see their children or grandchildren “I don’t know,” he says with a grins, “but we’re going to find out.” in the school play or in athletic contests. “We record memories for people. We know Long Term Care & Medicaid Planning Update State News Roundup New faces added to DNR confirms cougar photos in eastern U.P. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed two recent photos of a cougar in the eastern Upper Peninsula, marking the 25th and 26th times cougar evi­ dence has been verified in the U.P. One of the photos was taken with a camera phone in late October on private property near Chippewa County’s Raber Township. The other was taken in early November by a trail camera on public land in Mackinac County near Garfield Township. With the verification of these two photos, the DNR has now confirmed the presence of cougars in 11 Upper Peninsula counties 26 times since 2008. The animals are believed to be young individuals dispersing from estab­ lished populations in the Dakotas in search of new territory; there is no evidence of a breed­ ing population of cougars in the state. The DNR’s Wildlife Division welcomes citizen reports of possible cougar evidence or sightings. Cougar photos and other evidence - such as tracks, scat or cached kills - should be reported to a local DNR office or through the DNR's online reporting form at www.michigan.gov/cougars. Delton school board by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer . They needed write-in candidates to do it. but residents in the Delton Kellogg Public School district again have a full board of edu­ cation. After only incumbent board member Andy Stonebumer filed for one of the three open positions by the filing deadline to be listed on the ballot, four write-in candidates jumped in to fill the void. Due to the constrictions of write-in candi­ date selection, results could not immediately be reviewed by the Board of Canvassers and official results could not be issued until earli­ er this week. Unofficial numbers place Sarah Austin, as the top vote-getter with 113 votes, and Bob Houtrow, with 93. They outpolled chal­ lengers Dennis Donahue and George Wetherbee, Jr. Donahue attracted 71 votes and Wetherbee, 60. “When I was first approached to be interim superintendent, I met with Andy, during a board finance committee meeting,” said Carl Schoessel, Delton Kellogg interim superin­ tendent, of Stoneburner who returns for a third term. “I was very impressed with the issues he identified and the questions he asked. He is very keenly interested in what happens in this district. He is very active in many board activities and with the finance committee, and I feel he is very conscientious and really cares about the Delton Kellogg schools.” “I am looking forward to working with the new board members when they begin serving on Jan. 1. There will be an orientation session with the new members to bring them up to speed with everything.” Angela Basset, current board president added her welcome to the new board mem­ bers. “I am excited about the new candidates as each one will be bringing something to the board by way of talents and skills. With three open seats it was is important to the success of the district to bring fresh ideas. I believe all the members contribute good things to the board.!’ Austin has a bachelors degree in elemen­ tary education from Western Michigan University. Houtrow is a retired school teacher, of 31 years, from Harper Creek School district and holds a bachelor degree in mathematics and psychology and a masters in secondary school administration from Central Michigan University. Thursday, November 20, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. ' The Hastings City Bank Trust and Investment Group is partnering with Attorney Chris Matthysse, Law Weathers Attorneys and Counselors, to provide information on Long Term Care and Medicaid Planning. Topics covered will include: • • • • • • What is Estate Recovery and how you may protect your home Planning techniques for estate preservation What assets and income one may keep and still receive Medicaid Major eligibility factors Special rules for spouses How Medicaid pays for a nursing home This update will take place in the community room of the Hastings Branch, 150 West Court Street, Hastings. Attendance is free to the community. Please reserve a seat by calling 269-948-5579. Refreshments will be served. 77590814 �Page 4 — Thursday, November 13, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you see? Avian photobomb Hunting can be a lifetime experience... for everyone The original subject of this photo was an American goldfinch (background) at a feeder — until a tufted titmouse “pho­ tobombed” the shot, and the digital camera automatically shifted its focus to the titmouse. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Western game Banner Nov. 24, 1962 Plenty of venison — Gerald Gibson (right) of Delton and Dick McKibbin of Yankee Springs are pictured with six buck deer, three buck antelope and one doe killed on a Western hunting trip. Ty McKibbin, 15, also made the trip but is not in the picture. They hunted the antelope in the Black Hills in northeast Wyoming, and deer in the foothills of the Rockies. They could have taken two more does, but the load would have been too heavy for their car. The biggest buck had a rack with 16 points and dressed out at 250 pounds. They hunted in weather from 30 degrees down to zero, on bare ground and in eight inches of snow, depending on the elevation. In addi­ tion to hunting, they enjoyed scenic Mt. Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park. Have you The reason Ty wasn’t in the picture — he was out scouting his trapping ground. — Photo by Barth, met? The values by which Vixen the Siberian husky lives are inspirations for every human being, especially those lucky enough to meet her and hear her speak. As the queen of the Hastings Dog Park and with her special gift as a “cat whisperer,’’ Vixen does speak in a strong and moving way. “I’ve not met another dog like her,” says Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman. “I would not trust another dog with these kit­ tens.” . Owner Chris Geisert discovered soon after adopting Vixen from the local animal shelter three years ago, that his new pet had a special heart for the least protected. The nurturing she provides to kittens when she visits the animal shelter is matched only by the protective assaults she makes on any ani­ mal or human who speaks or moves in an aggressive way around the animals and humans most important to her. “She’s a therapy dog,” marvels Geisert who learned that when he agreed to foster 12 kittens on the sun porch of his home during a cat overpopulation run at the animal shel­ ter. “She holds them, she bathes them and she calms them down to the point where they become dog friendly and people friend­ ly-” Vixen casts the same calm and placid demeanor with other dogs at the local dog park where she loves to play. “She’ll wrestle the biggest ones at the day, usually in between mail runs that Geisert makes for the miniature war game supply business he and a business partner own, named 1-94 Enterprises. “She brightens your day when she comes by,” says animal shelter staff member Cindy Miller. “She’s been an amazing foster moth­ er to kittens and to puppies.” For her example of selfless care for others and the smiles she brings to everyone she meets, Vixen the Siberian husky is truly a Barry County Bright Light. Vixen park,” says Geisert, “but she gives off this calming influence. She’s been a great foster mom to puppies as well as to kittens.” Geisert chalks up Vixen’s gift to dog genes, but does concede that “it’s how you treat an animal that determines how it will treat others.” The two, who both fell in “love at first sight,” visit the animal shelter nearly every Greatest gift: Superior communication. You talk? You never heard of Mr. Ed, the talking horse? Favorite book: Marley and Me. The secret to a happy life: Dog bones and kitties. Best trip: The Hastings Dog Park. Motto I live by: Cats drool, dogs rule. Favorite movie: “The Adventures of Milo and Otis.” Talent I wish I had: I’ve always wanted to tap dance. What I want to be when I grow up: A member of Sheriff Dar Leaf’s K-9 Unit. Favorite TV show: “Scooby Doo.” My hero: Balto, the Siberian husky who led the team on the 1925 emergency serum run to Nome, Alaska. Favorite music genre: Rap. Favorite musical artist: Snoop Dogg. Guilty pleasure: Chocolate chip cookies. The world’s biggest challenge: Pet homelessness. Favorite president: Teddy Roosevelt. He had a lot of pets that got to live in the White House. Least favorite president: LB J. Have you seen that picture of him holding the beagle up by its ears? If I were president: Chow bones for every household. Greatest song ever written: “You Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hound Dog.” Greatest singer: Elvis, of course. If I were a cat, I’d: Wanna live as a dog. My contribution to the world: A bench at the dog park. It says right on it, ‘Compliments of Vixen, the Siberian Husky.’ If I could give advice to a dog owner: Never shave a husky. . ■ Best part of Barry County: The dog park, the animal shelter, or downtown. Some of us never have understood hunting, but I have a new appreciation for the sport after hearing a hunter relate why we don’t. “Hunting is one of those pleasures that you won’t understand if you have to have it explained,” the hunter said, “which is good because folks who enjoy it can’t fully explain why.” Saturday’s opening day of the firearm deer hunting season is a semi-holiday in areas like ours. Hunters all across Michigan will again head to the woods to experience a sport that, for most of them, has been passed down from older genera­ tions who love it. Though I’m not a hunter, relatives, friends and employees are a constant reminder of how important the annual hunting season is to each of them. To an avid hunter, the season is a thrill that begins with planning, setting up of a hunting site and preparation of equip­ ment for a special experience with nature. Hunters can’t wait to get out in the crisp, cool air, enjoy the smells and sounds of the woods and just celebrate the wonders of our land. That is what attracts them to the sport. Clouds may be gathering on our hunt­ ing horizons, though. Many state and national organizations are raising a growing concern with the fall-off in the number of younger hunters. Michigan statistics indicate that the num­ ber of young hunters is falling short, even among most other states, especially when you consider the large number of older hunters. One source even places Michigan dead last in what it calls its “hunter replacement ratio,” a comparison of how many new, young hunters are tak­ ing the place of older hunters choosing to keep their ammunition on the shelf. There’s even a program called Families Afield, which was launched to address this issue. The mission, according to its leaders, is to “educate the general public, elected officials, wildlife personnel and sportsmen about the need to lower band­ ers to youth hunting.” A report issued by Families Afield examined the success of youth recruit­ ment, hunting restrictions and future fc numbers- set up to measure any progress in attracting younger hunters. According to the report, a number of reasons may contribute to the decline in attracting younger hunters to the sport, such as landowner resistance to let hunters on their property; kids’ love affair with video games, cell phones and other electronic devices; and the inability of kids to see the benefits in getting outside to enjoy nature. To address the concern and because hunting is so important to our state’s economy, Michigan has eliminated the minimum hunting age as a way to attract children to the state’s great outdoors to experience our natural resources and pro­ mote a hunting tradition that could last a lifetime. Plus, every license purchased in the state means more money for wildlife habitat improvement and restoration, wildlife research, and programs that pro­ mote access for public hunting, safety and education. In Michigan, the Mentored Youth Hunting program was designed to intro­ duce youngsters under the age of 10 to hunting and fishing by making available a license package for just $7.50. The spe­ cial price allows younger hunters to hunt turkey (spring and fall), deer, small game and trap fur-bearing game. It also allows youngsters to fish for all species. Most experts agree that getting youths involved in hunting requires focusing on the current 35- to 54-year-old age group. These are the hunters with sons and daughters or grandchildren who are old enough to be introduced to the sport and are perfectly positioned to witness and absorb the passion of their mentors. The Families Afield report also indi­ cates that the future number of hunters able to teach the following generation will be significantly smaller than the current group. Fewer teachers will result in fewer pupils, so it’s important that those who appreciate the sport share their time and mentorship skills with attract younger hunters. A related report from the Pew Research Group reveals yet another disturbing per­ spective on the hunting-numbers discus­ sion. “About half, 48 percent, of gun owners said the main reason they owned a gun was for protection,” the Pew report reads. “About three in 10, or 32 percent, said they owned a gun for hunting.” That impacts a sport that has been fam­ ily-oriented for centuries. So, to better understand the change in attitude of youth hunting throughout the state, you also have to consider the cur­ rent gun culture in America. Today, more Americans own a gun for personal protec­ tion than for hunting, a turnaround from 1999 when 49 percent of Americans said they owned a gun for hunting. So, is this popular sport throughout the state at risk? Yes, but, according to people I know personally, hunters are still looking for­ ward to their annual treks into the woods. They all say it’s a great way to get away from the stress and pressures of everyday life, from televisions and computers — just for a chance to enjoy the beauty of the out-of-doors. Not to mention that many families rely on the food source that Mother Nature provides them. I’m especially fond of the words from a great philosopher whose intellect didn’t cloud his common-sense way of looking at things like hunting. “When some of my friends have asked me anxiously about their boys, whether they should let them hunt,” said Henry David Thoreau, “I have answered yes — remembering that it was one of the best parts of my education — make them hunters.” If people take up the sport, it tends to become a lifetime activity. So, even if a person gets too old to trudge through the woods, there will always be the enjoy­ ment of being among hunters who swap old stories and tell some of their own. It’s a great sport for kids of all ages. Why not get your children involved and help expand a sport that means so much to Michigan? Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an inter­ active public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new ques­ tions the following week. Last week: The University of Michigan has named a Grand Rapids alumnus as interim athletic director following the resignation of Dave Brandon. News reports state that alumni mem­ bers have already approached possible replace­ ments for current football coach Brady Hoke. Are alumni too influential in college athletics? 63% 37% Yes No For this week: Firearm deer season opens Saturday, and numbers contin­ ue to decline from 868,000 hunters in 2002 to the last reported number of 686,000 in 2010. The average of a Michigan hunter is 41, and the state ranks last in what one study calls the hunter-replace­ ment ratio. Is deer hunting a dying sport? □ Yes □ No �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13, 2014 — Page 5 SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Expert answers questions regarding credit, Media neglects fracking open enrollment, earnings and more ban voter approvals To the editor: Important results were not mentioned in the mainstream media’s coverage of the Nov. 4 midterm elections, including the fact that four fracking ban resolutions were passed nationwide. High-volume horizontal fracturing is the new method of shooting huge amounts of fresh water mixed with toxic chemicals under pressure deep into the ground to break up tight shale and release deposits of oil and gas. Winning a ban against fracking were commu­ nities in Denton, Texas; Athens, Ohio; San Benito County, Calif.; and Mendocino County, Calif. According to Earthworks Energy program director Bruce Baizel, hydraulic fracturing was invented in Denton, Texas. It is home to 275 fracked wells. If this place in the heart of the oil and gas industry can’t live with frack­ ing, then who can? “The democratic process is alive and well in Denton,” said Denton Mayor Chris Watts. Votes in these communities had the courage to stand up to the oil and gas indus­ try to protect their freshwater, land and air. People in Michigan — where 20 percent of the world’s freshwater is found — also want to protect our state from the ravages of highvolume shale drilling and hope, in 2016, to pass a ballot initiative banning fracking and storage of fracking waste, which contains tox­ ins and radioactive waste. Supporters can learn more at www.letsbanfracking.org. Jackie Schmitz, Middleville ^Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of “cards of thanks” will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • “Crossfire” letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov How can 1 protect myself against identity theft? First, don’t carry your Social Security card with you. Keep it secure at home with other important papers. Second, don’t readily give out your Social Security number. While many banks, schools, doctors, landlords and others will request your number, it is your decision whether to provide it. Ask if there is some other way to identify you in their records. If you are the victim of identity theft, you should report it right away. To report identity theft, fraud or misuse of your Social Security number, the Federal Trade Commission (the nation’s consumer protection agency) recom­ mends you: • Place a fraud alert on your credit file by contacting one of the following companies (the company you contact is required to con­ tact the other two, which will then place alerts on your reports): Equifax, 800-525-6285; Trans Union, 800-680-7289; or Experian, 1­ 888-397-3742. • Review your credit report for inquiries from companies you have not contacted, accounts you did not open and debts on your accounts you cannot explain. • Close any accounts you know, or believe, have been tampered with or opened fraudu­ lently. • File a report with your local police or the police in the community where the identity theft took place. • File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, 877-438-4338 (TTY 866-653­ 4261). Can I conduct my Social Security business online in the event of a hurricane or other dis­ aster that keeps me from visiting an office? Yes, you can conduct most of your business with Social Security online at www.socialsecurity.gov, where you’ll find a wealth of information and services. For example, you can create or access your own MySocialSecurity account, apply online for Social Security benefits or Medicare, and check the status of your pending application. If you’re already receiving Social Security benefits, you can change your address, phone number or your direct deposit information, get a replacement Medicare card or get an instant proof-of-income letter. You also can get yeur Social Seev-ity-Statement online. Your statement lets you check and verify your earnings record and see estimates of your future benefits. You also can learn if your local office is open at www.socialsecurity.gov/emergency. That site lists any office closings and delays. Also, make sure you receive your benefits electronically. While the mail can be disrupt­ ed during severe weather or other emergen­ cies, electronic payments arrive in your account on time, all the time, no matter what. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov/deposit to sign up or get more information. I’m retired, and the only income I have is from an individual retirement account. Are my IRA withdrawals considered “earnings?” Could they reduce my monthly Social Security benefits? No. We count only the wages you earn from a job or your net profit if you’re self­ employed. Non-work income, such as annu­ ities, investment income, interest, capital gains or other government benefits are not counted and will not affect your Social Security benefits. Most pensions will not affect your benefits. However, your benefit may be affected by a government pension from work on which you did not pay Social Security tax. For more information, visit our website, www.socialsecurity.gov or call us toll free at 800-772-1213 (TTY 800-325­ 0778). How do I earn a Social Security credit? Social Security credits, sometimes referred to as quarters of coverage, are the measure of your work under Social Security. You earn Social Security credits when you work and pay Social Security taxes. The credits are based on the amount of your earnings. In 2014, you receive one credit for each $1,200 of earnings, up to the maximum of four cred­ its per year. Each year, the amount of earnings needed for a credit goes up slightly as average earnings levels increase. Generally, a person needs 40 credits or 10 years to be eligible for retirement benefits. There are special rules for the self­ employed. Read more about self-employment and Social Security in our online publication, “If You Are Self-Employed,” available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. To learn the amount of earnings required for Social Security credits for prior years, see “Quarter of Coverage” at www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/COLA/QC.html How can I apply for Supplemental Security Income? If you are applying for SSI based on a dis­ ability, you can start the process by going online to complete the disability report at www. socialsecurity, go v/disability ssi/ssi. html. Then you can call us toll free, 800-772-1213, to schedule an appointment with a Social Security representative. When you meet with a representative, bring the items listed in our online publication, Supplemental Security Income, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Even if you do not have all of the things listed, apply anyway. The Social Security staff in your local office can provide guidance to help you get the infor­ mation you need. I was turned down for Supplemental Security Income; can I appeal the decision? If you disagree with a decision made on your SSI claim, you may appeal it. Learn more about appealing a decision, including how to submit your appeal online, at www. socialsecurity, gov/disabilityssi/appeal .h tml. Does Social Security provide special serv­ ices or information for people who are blind or visually impaired? Yes. Social Security offers a number of services and products specifically designed for people who are blind or visually impaired. If you are blind or visually impaired, you can choose to receive "notices and other informa­ tion from Social Security in ways that may be more convenient. To find out more about this service, go to our page, “If You Are Blind or Visually Impaired — Your Choices For Receiving Information from Social Security,” at www.socialsecurity.gov/notices or call our toll-free number for more information, 800­ 772-1213, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Many- of our publications, such as brochures and fact sheets, are available in Braille, audio cassette tapes, compact discs or enlarged print. Our publication, “If You Are Blind or Have Low Vision — How We Can Help,” and other publications in alternative formats can be obtained by calling, toll-free, 800-772-1213. For more information, see our page “Public Information Materials in Alternative Media,” www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/alt-pubs.html. How do I know if I’ve worked long enough to get Social Security disability benefits? To get Social Security disability benefits, you must meet 'the definition of disability under the Social Security Act, and you must have worked long enough — and recently enough — under Social Security to qualify for disability benefits. The amount of work you need to qualify for disability benefits depends on your age when you become disabled. Generally, you need 10 years of work, and that must include working five out of the past 10 years, ending with the year you become disabled. However, younger workers may qualify with as little as 1 1/2 years of work earned in the three-year period ending when the disability started. See our Disability Planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/dibplan/dqualify3.htm for credit requirements at different ages. I want to apply for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. Can state agencies also help with my Medicare costs? When you file your application for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug (Medicare Part D) costs, you also can start your application process for the Medicare Savings Programs — state programs that pro­ vide help with ether Medicare-costs^ When you apply for Extra Help, Social Security will send information to your state unless you tell us not to on the application. Your state will contact you to help you apply for a Medicare Savings Program. To apply for Extra Help and learn more, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/extrahelp. While we’re on the subject of open sea­ sons, the open enrollment period for qualified health plans under the Affordable Care Act is Nov. 15 to Feb. 15. Learn more about it at www.healthcare.gov. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531? President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings Bfllllldr Friends of the Dowling Library USED BOOK SALE Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9am - 3pm GREAT SELECTION at GREAT PRICES IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while , taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present s ■ | time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727 Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 Published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. John Jacobs - ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • President 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Frederic Jacobs Vice President • NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderlaan (Editoi) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 Visit: dowlinonublic1ihrarv.com THE STARS ARE ALL HERE. TONY BENNETT WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST , A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, DOWLING LIBRARY, 1765 E. Dowling Rd. For your convenience, shop our used book store during our regular library hours. ANTONIA BENNETT TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 For All Your Tent Rental Needs &TjW Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 SARA EVANS • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 TICKETS ON SALE NOW Available at FireKeepersCasinoHotel.com, by calling 877.FKC.8777 or atthe FireKeepers Box Office. �Page 6 — Thursday, November 13, 2014 — The Hastings Banner 77590796 Worship Together Joshua Douglas Goebel ...at the church of your choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville, MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe, (517) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before, the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd., P.O. Box 408, (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43), Delton, MI 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool, (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. HASTINGS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Danny Quanstrom, Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer, Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages,10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m., Awana, Bible Study, Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH \ 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, MI 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m., Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes, Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) ■ 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office@mei.net or visit www.countrychapel umc.org for more information. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. • WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main, Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road, Dowling, MI 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH “An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us” 2635 North M-43 Highway, .Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s, 11:30 a.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 a.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Belson. Office hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our iWorld. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim@cbchastings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731­ 5194. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058. Pastor MarkPayne. Office Phone: 269-.945.9574. Sunday, Schedule - Worship: 9 a.m. Tradditional & 11 a.m. Contemporary (Nursery Care is available through age 4); Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.; PreK5th grade Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; UpRight Revolt Youth Ministry (6th-12th grades) 5:30­ 7:30 p.m. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a FREE meal EVERY Tuesday from 5:00­ 6:00 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God’s Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 - Sun­ day Worship Hours 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: pre­ school - adult @ 9:30 a.m. Nursery Available. November 16 - Middle School Youth Group 5:00 p.m.; High School Youth Group 6:00 p.m.; Men’s AA 7:00 p.m. November 17 Evangelism Committee 6:45 p.m. November 18 - Word Watchers Bible Study 10 a.m.; Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.; Grace Books 6:30 p.m. Novem­ ber 19 - Youth Handbells (Clap­ per Kids) 3:45 p.m.; Adult Handbells (Grace Notes) 5:45 p.m.; Vocal Choir 7:15 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St., Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org. Facebook: Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA Hastings, MI FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Church for All Ages 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Pastor Case VanKempen. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:30 a.m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery, Children’s and Adult Sunday School available. Visit us online at: www.firstchurchhastings.org HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: an J Graphics 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 Flexfab Hbngs p'roZ5 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 AWWKHHIF । 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 TRAVERSE CITY, MI - Joshua Douglas Goebel of Traverse City, formerly of Delton, passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 at Spectrum Health Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, after a long, hard fought battle with heart disease. Josh was born July 21, 1977 in Hastings, the son of Brad and Nancy (Gottleber) Goebel. Josh was raised in Delton and he graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1996. Josh attended Western Michigan University. He pursued a career in hospitali­ tyOn April 5, 2007, what Josh always called "the best day of his life", his daughter Ava was bom. She was his everything! There was never a conversation that didn't begin without something about Ava and how proud he was of her. She was truly his pride and joy! Josh is survived by his dad, Brad Goebel; and his brother, Brandon Goebel of Richland; his grandmother, Lorraine Goebel of Greenbush; his daughter, Ava Goebel of Petoskey; his absolute best friend, Joe Guthrie of Harbor Springs; and his cousin, Kerry Argyle-Kohler and her husband, Al. Josh was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy and his grandparents, Sy Goebel and Leonard and Alma Gottleber. Josh's memorial service will be conducted Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, 11 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove St., Delton, Pastor Brian Bunch officiating. Josh often volunteered at the State Theatre in Traverse City. For a more lasting memorial, please con­ sider contributions to the State Theatre, PO Box 4064, Traverse City, MI 49685. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Josh's family. WOODLAND, MI - Douglas Scott Geiger, age 43, of Woodland, passed away November 9, 2014 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Doug was born on June 13, 1971 in Grand Rapids, the son of Gary Duane Geiger and Cathy Newman. He attended Lakewood High School, graduating in 1989. Doug was employed by Enerco in Grand Ledge. He also worked in excavation and heavy equipment operations with his uncles Randy and Roger and as a auto body technician. Doug married Lori Rodriguez on July 10, 1998. He enjoyed kayaking on the Little Manistee, building on the property up north, being with friends arpund the campfire and being outdoors in general. Doug enjoyed motorcycles, Jeeps, cars and antique tractors. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Duane Geiger. Doug is Survived by his wife, Lori Geiger of Woodland; mother, Cathy and stepfather Bob Chase of Hastings; stepsisters, Nancy and Amy of Lake Odessa and Woodland; stepmother, LeaAnn Geiger; stepsister, Mindi and stepbrothers, Chad and Adam, all of Coopersville; grandmother, uncles, aunts, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins; special uncle, Randy Geiger and special aunt, Darlene Weslow; lifelong friends, Tim Lind and Chris Patrick; special friend, Steve Sensiba and the McClelland family; friends at Enerco, and many good friends throughout his life. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Memorial at Woodland Cemetery, 7900 Cunningham Rd., Lake Odessa, MI 48849 or. the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall Street, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10005, (Please specify the Lake Odessa Walk, so that funds will remain local) or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Joan Cartland Venner Kathleen Huggett Nye HASTINGS, MI - Joan Cartland Venner, age 86, of Hastings, passed away November 9, 2014. She was born in Battle Creek on August 7, 1928, the daughter of John and Bemiece (Williams) Cartland. Joan graduated from Holland High School in 1946. She went on to attend two years of college at Hope College and Western Michigan University. She married John K. Venner on August 14,1948. Joan worked as a jack of all trades/receptionist for doctors Walton and Bloom for many years. She also volunteered at Pennock Hospital in the pedi­ atrics wing. Joan was a room mother and Campfire Girls leader for daughters, Jann and Jodi. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Hastings, holding positions as deacon and trustee. Joan also served as a member of the Hannah Ruth Circle, also of the Presbyterian Church. In past years, she enjoyed bicycling with her husband, traveling in organized rides across the Mackinac Bridge and other destinations. As a couple, they also enjoyed skiing and camping with their daughters. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John in 1992; daughter, Jann Venner in 1967 and Jodi Venner in 2005. She is survived by her sister, Cherrie Hillebrands of Naples, FL and brother, Richard Cartland of Crystal Lake, IL, and nieces and nephews. Respecting Joan's wishes her body has been donated to the University of Michigan Medical School. Memorial contributions may bema<,le to the i-i rst Presbyterian Church,.405 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058. Burial will take place at a later date at the Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden in Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Kathleen “Kathy” Huggett Nye passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, into the arms of Jesus after a very brief illness on November 6, 2014. She rejoiced to rejoin her husband, Ralph, who also went to be with their Lord and Savior just six months prior. Kathleen was bom on May 5, 1935, at the family home in Convis Township to Harry A. and Myrtle A. (Ranger) Huggett. She attend­ ed country school at Cleveland School. She attended school at Marshall High and was a member of the graduating class of 1953. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 1957 with a degree in education. She worked for several years as the assistant director of the Camp Fire Girls of Battle Creek and was also on the staff at Camp Kitanniwa in Hastings, a place she always held dear. On December 10,1960, she was married to Ralph G. Nye at the Convis Union United Methodist Church. The couple built their home on the Nye family farm in Bedford (Barry and Calhoun counties) where she and Ralph raised their two sons. She was an amazing wife and homemaker to her husband and sons. After her sons were grown, she worked for seven years at the Lantern Book and Bible Store in Urbandale, where she worked as a bookkeeper and was a friend to both staff and customers. She was active for many years in Bible Study Fellowship. She thrived on the fellowship of others and was always quick with an encouraging word, a warm smile, and an offer to help. She was an avid knitter in her earlier years, a veracious reader, a lover of wildlife, and an inspiration to her many family and friends. Her quick wit and warm spirit drew many to herself and to her Lord. She was active at Calvary Baptist Church while serving in the Mothers of Preschoolers program along with her husband, and was a member of the Koinonia Senior Saints Sunday School Class. She is survived by her sons and wives, Kevin and Angel Nye of Battle Creek and David and Debbie Nye of Augusta, GA; nine grandchildren, Josh and Lauren Nye, Kayla Nye, Benjamin Nye, Katie Nye, Erin Nye, Chris Case, Greg Case, Nick Nye, Logan Nye; and a great-grandson, Peyton Nye; her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Woods Huggett; as well as nieces and nephews on the Huggett and Nye side; and many cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, on April 14, 2014; her father, Harry A. Huggett, in 1944; her stepfather, Laurence Randall, in 1983; her mother, Myrtle A. Huggett Randall, in 1996; her brothers, Harley W. Huggett in 1987 and George A. Huggett in 2003; and her sister, June Huggett Crandall, in 2011. A visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 at the Calvary Baptist Church, Battle Creek. In lieu of flowers, gifts and donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church in remembrance of her life. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com. Dorothy Louise Miller HASTINGS, MI - Dorothy Louise Miller, age 96, of Hastings, beloved mother, grand­ mother, and great-grandmother, passed away at Pennock Hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. Dorothy was born in Detroit on October 22, 1918 and lived there until 2001 when she moved to Hastings. She married Carl John Miller of! October 27, 1945. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1992. Surviving her are her three children, Barbara (Jim) Toburen, Robert (Shirley) Miller and Claudia (Mike) Conlan. Dorothy liked to bowl, golf, and play bridge, but most of all she enjoyed being with her family which included eight grandchil­ dren and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at 11 a.m., with Deacon Jim Mellen officiating, at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association or Barry Community Foundation (Kickstart to Career Fund), 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our web site to leave a message or memory to the family or sign the on-line guest book, girrbachfuneralhome.net. BUSINESS BRIEF GreenStone Farm Credit Services announced record third quarter earnings, which has set a record for year-to-date income for the area’s largest agricultural lending institution. Net income for the nine months ended Sept. 30, increased 5.3 percent, compared to the same time period last year. “GreenStone achieved outstanding finan­ cial results again this quarter to the credit of our customers and team members,” said GreenStone President and CEO Dave Armstrong. “Falling commodity prices will continue to put pressure on a number of our customers, but we feel the majority of our customers have the financial strength to work with us to withstand the declining revenue expected in 2014 and 2015.” A member-owned cooperative, GreenStone owns and manages approximate­ ly $6.9 billion in assets and serves more than 23,000 members with 36 branch locations in Michigan and northeast Wisconsin, including a branch in Hastings. �Tho Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 13. 2014 - Page 7 BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY Newland Robertson ^ben^-^YlLLE. Mi - John Newland ay o a^c "• «t Middleville. passed home n Wedne>day. Nov. 12. 2014 at his JohnS’!rround«l ty his family. V a K>rn March 10. 1915. to Charles grad. ^cra B- (Newland) Robertson. He I933 a‘ed fm,n Middleville High school in • nnd Michigan State College of pj ’Cl,h'»rc and Applied Science (MSU) in Unit i e Was drafted and served in the "M States A rm v from 1941 - 1945. John \< ,cd the love of his life, Maxine A. on December 20. 1941. °hn was president of Farmers State Bank. ’.’nd "as later vice president of Hastings City “ank. retiring in 1980. He and Maxine con,nued to enjoy riding their horses, the out°°rs. fanning, traveling in the Southwest, and boating for many years prior to his passln8- John had a great love of farming and of ’he land that he shared w ith his family since 1846. John is survived by his wife of 72 years, Maxine Robertson: his four children, Charles M. Robertson. Marc W. and Brenda (Ripley) Robertson. Jane E. Robertson and Howard Hanley, and Waller "Jay" and Rene (Wilson) Robertson; his 10 grandchildren: Joe (/Xmy) Robertson, Travis (Holly) TUmes. Tracy (Blessed) Madugba, Jodie (Terry) Russell, Shannon (Steven) Tripp. Roxanne Robertson and Sieve Davis. Sarah Fox and Corey Crouch, Lindsey (Ben) Baxter, Erin (Karl) Sell. Whitney (Josh) Eldridge: his 25 great grandchildren; his sister-in-law and brother­ in-law. Laurel and Fred Rock and his sister­ in-law, Janet Schondclmayer. He is also sur­ vived by many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Zera Robertson; his brother and sister-in-law. James and Betty Robertson; and brother-in-law. John Schondclmayer. John'> family will receive friends and fam­ ily Sunday. November 16, from 5 - 7 p.m. and from 10 - 11 am.Monday, Nov. 17. 2014 at the Beeler-Gorcs Funeral Home, Middleville where his memorial service will be conduct­ ed at II a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation - John and Maxine Robertson Scholarship Fund will be appreciated. The Robertson family is being served by the Beelcr-Gores Funeral Home in Middleville. Please visit www.beeler-gorcsfuneral.com share a memory or to leave a condolence message for John's family. Marsha D. Steven DELTON. MI - Marsha D. Steven, of Delton, parsed away November 12, 2014, at her home. The family will receive friends. Friday, 2 to 4 and 6 to K p.m., at the Williams-Gorcs Funeral Home, in Delton. Marsha's funeral will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, 11 a.m.. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Please visit www.williamsgoresfunend.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Marsha's family. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Nov. 13 — Movie Memories enjoys "The Lone Ranger," starring Clayton Moore, 4:30 p.m. Friday. Nov. 14 — preschool story lime rides along with the cowboys. 10:30 a.m.; teens, having read ‘‘Divergent’’ by Veronica Roth, watch the movie and then discuss which they liked best during a pizza dinner, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 17 — library board meeting, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. J 8 — Mother Goose on the Loose (story time for babies). 9:30; toddler slon- time gels ready for Thanksgiving, 10:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8: frugal living exchange learns about knitting with Barbara Hodgson, 6:15 to 8 p.m. by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: 9 3 2 *9 4:73 2 ♦: K 109 7 62 WEST 4:Q6 * KJ7654 ♦: 10 9 ♦: A 5 4 EAST 10 8 5 *083 4: A K Q 5 ♦:J83 * SOUTH 4; A K J 7 4 V:A10 2 ♦: J 8 64 ♦:Q Dealer: North Vulnerable: Neither Lead: 24 North Pass Pass Pass East South If If 3V Pass 34 Pass West Joseph and Mary Lewis to celebrate 71st wedding anniversary On November 16. 1943, this couple, Joseph and Mary (Brock) Ixwis, were mar­ ried in Denver. Colorado. Joseph was active in the air force and Mary working for North American Aircraft. On this date, they celebrate 71 years of marriage and serve faithfully to God and each other. They have six children, Lawanda Converse, Sharon Travis, Lenay Lawrence, Cheryl Snyder, Wes Lewis and Sue Lewis. They have several grandchildren, great-grandchil­ dren and great-great-grandchildren. To celebrate, cards may be sent to: 2905 S. Charlton Park Road. Lol 41. Hastings. MI 49058. 4V As a bidder, when do you know' when to hold and when do you know when to go? In today’s hand. East opened the bidding with If. promising at least three diarnorids and a total of 12 high card points. Did you notice East’s distribution? With a hand with 4-3-3-3 distri­ bution. East might have thought twice about opening this hand. Certainly, seemed a bit too much given what we sec in the EasL'Wcst hands. With 22 high card points in the East/West hands, and an overcall in spades by South, the obvious inference was that most of the North/South points were in the South hand. North was silent all three times with good use of the Pass card. South with a solid spade suit and 15 high card points and hearing no encouragement from North wisely pulled back when the bidding started to become dangerously high. Even 34 was a tad too much without any help from North. Al any rate, East/West won the contract for 4* Why did South not double? Generally, the overcall had said it all but a double usually means a loss of one trick for the defense. In this case, both East and West knew that the points were in the South hand. Without any help from North, South would defend the hand as it was bid. Were you surprised that East supported the heart suit with only three hearts? With a weak hand to open the bidding, there was not much more East could do. Running to 2NT looked to be a disaster, especially after South had just bid spades. East created his own pickle of a situation. Perhaps East should have passed the 2V bid and waited to see what South would do. North dutifully led a small spade to the waiting A4 in the South hand. South smartly con­ tinued with the K4 and won a second trick. Losing nothing by leading the J4, South plunked it down on the table fully expecting West to use one of his four or five trumps. On the third trick. West won the trick by trumping high with the JV. A strange play happened next when West led the 9f and let it run all the way to the South Jf. Why would West give up a dia­ mond trick when she had three stoppers in diamonds? Was West hoping to make the other diamond trick go away as well as the two losing clubs by taking a diamond finesse? At any rate, now South led the Q^, a singleton, to the in the West hand. West then led the I Of to the Af in the East hand, played the Kf. and threw away a small club, and then led the Qf and threw away the other club loser. Unfortunately for West, North with only one trump, the 9* was able to trump the Qf Even drawing one round of trumps would have been a better call for West than playing it as she did. West would eventually Jose the Af fordown two tricks, and JOO for the defender*. North and South. West lost two spade tricks, the Jf trick, a trump trie* by'North. and the A* by South. Only two defenders found the right combination to beat the contract by two tricks. For their efforts, they received lop boards and an 87.9% rating. Fifteen other defend­ ers allowed the East/West team to go down just one trick and scored considerably lower. For those of you who were wondering if South can make 44 on this hand, it is not possi­ ble with the strong diamonds in the East hand. Interestingly, however, there were six South defenders who allowed West to make the 4V contract. What did they do wrong on defense? The lead was the same, the 24. so North did her part correctly. No, it was the South declar­ ers who messed up on those six hands. South won the first spade and then shifted to the Q^k This allowed West to go immediately to the diamonds and get rid of the two diamonds and the Q4. South neglected to take the spade winner on the second trick and did not get it. The moral of the story? Take your tricks when you can to set the opponents. Continuing the spade suit also forced West to use up a trump. All in all, today's South defender played his cards right and ended up celebrating with partner North even though North had little to offer. Having the right lead and the right time to trump, however, showed the strength of the North/South partnership. Well done. North and South, as good defenders on today’s hand. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Zoning Board of Appeals on December 3, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Gary and Deb Stoyanoff, 11687 Fords Point Pt. Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080 for a variance to allow for the construction of a new single fam­ ily dwelling that fails to meet the front and rear yard setback requirements set forth in section 4.24 “Waterfront Lots” and section 6.17 “Non-con­ forming lots of record”. The subject property is 11653 Fords Point Dr. Plainwell, Ml 49080 - 08-12-180-022-01 or 08-12-180-021-10 and is located in the R2 zoning district. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Zoning Board of Appeals for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and’audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with dis­ abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervisor 77530501 HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance which w as adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at its meeting held on November 10, 2014. •♦♦♦♦ (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge chibs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterhridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) BBB warns of calls from ‘IRS’ For the past weeks, many West Michigan residents have been receiving phone calls from someone purporting to be from the IRS, saying there is a problem with the resident’s federal income tax return. The calls become increasingly threatening, and ultimately demand money from the resident. "The real IRS says they won’t call you, they will communicate by mail,’.’ said Phil 328 S. Broadway, Hastings MI 49058 * 269-945-3252 Cattlet of the Western Michigan Better Business Bureau. "If you have been contact­ ed by phone by someone claiming to be from the IRS, BBB suggests that you file a com­ plaint al vvww.tn:asury.gov7tigta/contact_report_scam. shtml. You can also call 800-366-4484. IRS officials said this is the latest in a series of scams aimed at taxpayers in an effort to steal identity. They caution against giving personal information over the phone. The IRS does not take tax payments over the phone; however, they have payment options on their "ebsite.www.irs.gov. Additionally, IRS Criminal Investigation does not collect payments of taxes. Hie IRS is working with the lreasury inspector general for tax administration to try to stop these frauds. IRS officials arc asking residents to be diligent as they work l0 protect taxpayers from the ongoing lrend of . c scams pretending to be the I Rs. SECTION 1, TITLE. This section provides that the Ordinance is entitled the Hope Township Outdoor Event Ordinance. SECTION 2, PURPOSE. This section provides the purpose of the Ordinance is to secure the public, health, safety and general welfare by regulating outdoor events in the Township. SECTION 3- DEFINITIONS. This section defines the types of outdoor events that are subject to regulation by the Ordinance. SECTION 4. PERMIT REQUIRED, This section provides that a permit is required for an outdoor event in Hope Township. SECTION 5. EVENTS PERMITTED, This section provides the requirements for an outdoor event permit, including minimum acreage, event duration, frequency of outdoor events, limitations on hours, requirements for parking, ingress/egress, setbacks, securi­ ty, sanitary facilities, lighting, noise limitations, required approvals from applicable agencies, prohibition on overnight camping, time frame for application, application requirements and application fee. SECTION 6 GRANTING OF PERMIT; RECURRING NATURE. This section describes the application review' process, the standards for review’, insurance and per­ formance security requirements, the requirement for posting of the permit and that per­ mit is non-transferable. SECTION 7. REVOCATION, This section provides that a permit may be revoked for failure to comply w ilh the permit conditions or with any other applicable provisions, reg­ ulations, ordinances, statutes or laws. SECTION 8. VIOLATION AND ENFORCEMENT, This section details violations of the Ordinance, provides that a violation is a public nuisance and provides sanctions. SECTION 9- SEVERABILITY- The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION 10- CONFIICTING ORDINANCES. This section provides that all ordi­ nances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed. SECTION IL EFFECTIVE DATE- This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days fo|. lowing its publication after adoption. Serving Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities tor 45 years •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking Lol - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Prv-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated________ www.girrbachluncralhome.net GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Call 945-9554 for more inforrr}Qtion PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Hope Tow nship Clerk at the address set forth below and that conies of this Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the I |Opc Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following oK, date of this publication. Deborah Jackson, C lerk HOPF TOWNSHIP 5463 South M-43 highway Hastings. Ml 49058 ' (269) 948-2464 �Hastings Exchange Club announces November Young Citizens •V' Southeastern Elementary School's Young Citizens for November are Dan.el Shay (left) and Rozalynn Aeaser, pictured here with teacher Trisha Kietzman. Named Young Citizens for November at Northeastern Elementary School. Taylor Owen (left) and Aihsley Jones, are joined here by teacher Beth Slovens. Bailey Lewis (left) and Ruby Barber, pictured here with teacher Tammy Nemetz, are the Young Citizens for November at Star Elementary School. St Rose sixth grader. Grace Green, named her school s Young Citizen for the month of November, is joined by teacher Amy Murphy and principal Kyle Welter. . Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for November are (from left) Jaden Jacobs, Abigail Waller. Kevin Andrus, Kayla Brzycki and Libby Jenson They are joined by prin­ cipal Chris Cooley. ! Zoey Haight (left) and Grace Kurr are Central Elementary School’s Young Citizens for November. They are joined by teacher Michelle Benningfield. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will bo hold by Iho Prairieville Township Planning Commission on December 2. 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Prairieville Townshin Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request by Joanne Chamberlin 11261 Sunset Point. Plainwell Ml 49080 for a Special Land Use Permit to allow for tho construction of an addition to an existing accessory structure that is located on an otherwise vacant lot and would qlso exceed the permitted total floor space as set forth in Section 4.20 "Residential Accessory Buildings' The subject property is near 12623 Merlau Ave. Plainwell Ml 49080, parcel* 08-12-007-006-60 and is located in tho AG zoning district. 2 Such other pnd further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting J Ail interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on this matter(s) to the below Township office address. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary ords and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to tho Prairiewife Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or serv­ ices should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number set forth below. • Jim Stoneburner, Township Supervise m-VW TRAIL, from page 1 Funds for the project have all been raised through grants and donations. The committee is currently conducting a $300,000 capital fundraising campaign for the last leg ot Phase I funding. Phase II will take the trail from downtown Lake Odessa to the boat landing at the southwest comer of Jordan Lake. “From there, we ll work with landowners for easements so that we can build the trail all the way around the lake," said Hudson, adding that the effort will bring considerable attention to the community, and, based on research from other "trail tow ns.” also will pump business and activity into the area. In other business, the county board: • Approved a Michigan Department of Transportation grant that will support Barry County Transit’s Rural Areas Program. The grant will account for 18.5 percent of Barry County Transit’s budeet, an approximate value of $223,803. “ • Approved the allocation of an additional $55,006 to the trial court’s budget to increase staff in the collection of court-ordered assess­ ments. From 2011 through June 30 of this year, the combined district, circuit and fami­ ly courts collected $3.4 million in ordered fines and payments. However, in the same period. $3.2 million was not collected and continues to be outstanding. • Approved a portion of land in Section 12 of Hastings Charter Township owned by Boyd and Lydia Endsley to be entered into the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program. • Approved the Farmland and Open Preservation Program application Michael and Pamela Scott for |and they own in sec­ tions 20, 21 and 31 ot Barry Township. • Approved the 2015 health insurance plans for Barry County employees as recom­ mended by the Barry County Healthcare Cost Containment Committee. ’Hie approval fol­ lowed an Oct. 21 discussion in which employee representatives asked the county to set aside the state-imposed 2.3 percent maxi­ mum limit on its portion of health premium increases, leaving COuntv employee* to cover the remainder of this year’s increased premi­ um which has risen 15 percent. Tuesday’s approval leaves t|k. eounty contribution to individual employee h<?a,,h insurance increase at 2.3 pe^ • Approved CK:,n‘c .n the amount ol $86,265; pre-paid ‘ of $8,763,876; and commissioners p .ur0|[ of $7,345. • Approved a tvsohuion honoring the serv­ ice of Robert Nld J ’ 0iirn County Trial Court Administrator uoon retirement. Commission^;. ^et next in a commill«.<.f.1he.wh(11<!"Jin,l Tuesday. Nov. 18, beginning at u •„ the meeting cham- F/oi/r lives up to Its name, namesake by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Earlier this year I went to a fundraiser w here I bought a bag of Glee flour. Glee is a variety of hard red bpring wheat that was developed at Washington State University. I used the Hour in my favorite bread recipe, one 1 have modified a bit from a Mennonite cookbook I treasure. There’s a bit of soy Hour and |xnvered milk in my bread, which ups the protein content. The reci|>ecalls for 50percent white flour. 40 percent whole wheat, and 10 percent rye. 1 used the Glee Hour as the white flour. When I set the dough in a slightly warm oven, I was amazed at how quickly it rose. “That’s perfect,” said Professor Kim Kidwell of WSU whp bred the wheat that went into the Glee flour. “Glee was specifi­ cally bred to bake bread, so I understand why the dough popped up quickly.” Kidwell explained that “all-purpose flour” from the grocery' store is a blend of wheat varieties, some uf which are not ideal for baking bread. "1 often say that all-purpose flour is really no-purpose Hour.” she said. "It is kind of good for making everything, but not great for making any one thing.” I buy bread flour, not all purpose flour, at the grocery store, just as my mother taught me. But Kidwell explained even bread flour is a blend of varieties. By using a lol of straight Glee flour in my bread, I benefited from its special properties. The bread made great eating, and now I know why. Glee is currently grown by fanners in the Pacific Northwest. It has several attractive features; «t has g<xxi yield potential. and it has .. „ , r.,n..,i xtrioed good resistance to a disc.w. • rust "I don’t want fanners to have to apply a lol of chemicals on their fields,” Kidwell said. “My favorite way to reduce input costs is through genetics." By genetics Kidwell means the traditional approach to breeding better plants crossing varieties and looking for resultant strains that have desirable properties. It al! goes well, it takes about eight to 10 years from the time of the initial cross to when the researchers have a variety ready for release to fanners. Breeding better crop plants is part of the ongoing research work that takes place at land-grant universities across the nation. The name “Glee” deserves a bit of expla­ nation. The variety was named in honor of Virginia Gale Lee, n graduate student in the WSU spring wheal breeding program. Ixe was dedicated to research that could revolu­ tionize crop production and help feed the world. Unfortunately, she was struck down by an aggressive cancer at the age ot 24. Money to help support current graduate stu­ dents in her area has been donated to WSU. much of it raised from people who knew Lee and were inspired by her Idealism and dedi­ cation. I wish I had known Lee because the pco. pie who did were clearly touched by her life But I’m glad I was able to learn about her and wheat breeding more gcneiafly .. _ through my use of Glee flour. Dr. I. Kirsten Peters. a native of the rural Northwest, wav trained u.\ a geo!ot»ixt <,t Princeton and Harvard universtnc^ ylus column is a service of the ( Agricultural. Human, mid Natural Sciences at Wa.dmi^on State University �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13, 2014 — Page 9 fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES < Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part XXVIII Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, Dock, ’ or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan , is her new “hired girl”. Maddie Slawson is one of the women who worked for Hannah earlier in the year. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paidfor various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. Monday, Nov. 9 It is a real cold day today. George, Frances and Willie Merlau here. George fixed my vinegar keg. He took off the hoop and put in a faucet. Then he put on a new hoop. Frances staid here all day and tonight. Frances and George, and I went to Temples store. I got 7 yds of grey cambric 42 cts., 5 yds of grey trimming, 24 cts., twist thread slide and baste 50 cts., 4 1/2 of grey flannel 1.68 - $3.25. Then when Frances and I went for the mail I got 4 doz. of eggs 60 cts. to Cairns. I got 10 cts. worth of candy for Leta, Lora, Rankin and Opal. Leta and Lora here then rode home with Morris Anson. He is to go to Dr. Hyde’s to work. Frances and I went to Mrs. Cahill’s. She cut a grey flannel waist for me this after­ noon. Alice Wilcox and Mrs. Wilcox was here a few minutes. Gardner Silcox’ little baby boy is dead with whooping cough in South Dakota. Dr. Hyde burned 3 hogs today, they are sick. Mrs. Anson is very sick so Dr. Hyde told me. I got 25 cts. worth of beef to Mr. Drummond’s. It was nice. Tuesday, Nov. 10 It is a beautiful day today overhead but muddy on the road. Frances here today. She staid with me all night last night. Mr. Nelson here. Wanted me to sign a petition for him to have the Post Office. I did not want to have anything to do with it. Mr. Norris here and paid me 14 dollars lacking 49 cts. for com. Mrs. Cahill here to try on my grey flannel dress. Willie here. Birdie Merlau took Willie to Milo Station. He has gone to Kalamazoo to the McKinley rally and it is a raining like fury. Birdie stopped here and Frances went home with her this afternoon. Leta and Lora staid with me tonight for it is raining like fury. I got a letter from Mrs. Judkins tonight. She is pretty well about as well as common. Wednesday, Nov. 11 It is real cold today. I went down to John Cairns. He got me 4 cts. worth of whiting for Nettie to clean silverware with and I gave her a part of my soft brick to scour her knives and forks with. Leta and Lora staid with me last night. Nettie, Opal and Rankin came here this afternoon. She [Nettie] did not take off her things. She went uptown to get some things for the children. Their woolen clothes and stockings. I took Opal and went up too after while. Alice Wilcox and Etta Dunkley here. I gave Etta my photo. Tonight Frances sent me some pudding and milk in a tin pail. Mrs. Carpenter and I and Iva went to see Mrs. Wilcox and family tonight a little while. I took my two books down to have them see, that I got of Mrs. Judkins. I paid John Cairns tonight 5 cts. for some chocolates that I got of him today. They are having a celebration tonight to Otsego, we heard 4 or 5 canons tonight somewhere. Will Havins gave me my coal receipt tonight. Thursday, Nov. 12 It is pleasant but cold. Frances and George came and wanted me to go to Kalamazoo. Willie took us to Milo to the train. Then he went back home. It cost us 80 cts. a piece to Financial FOCUS Furnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD IPO hype can lead to risky investing All investors probably wish they had gotten in on the “ground floor” of Apple or Microsoft or any other big success story. And, in fact, you can indeed “be there from the beginning” by taking part in a company’s ini­ tial public offering (IPO). However, the ground floor of many IPOs may be shakier than you’d think — and might not provide you with the solid footing you need to invest wisely. Of course, not all IPOs are the same. Many large, profitable companies, seeking to raise capital, have gone public in recent years through IPOs. However, IPOs of newer, unproven companies share some characteris­ tics that should give pause to serious, long­ term investors. Consider the following: • Hype — Let’s face it: A big part of the —STOCKS— Hannah Falk (right) poses with her daughter Frances Merlau, grandson Willie Merlau, and great grandson Pierson Merlau in this circa-1902 photo­ graph. go to Kalamazoo and back. I went and paid one dollar for my Telegraph for 1897 and got 4 towels 15 cts. a piece 60 cts., 3 pair of side combs 30 cts. A doll for Opal 89 cts., 3 lanterns 5 ctsr a piece all4 5-Gts., 2 whistles 10 cts., 3 candles 3 cts., 4 Turkish towels 60 cts., 3 other towels 30 cts., 7 linen handkerchiefs 8 cts. and I got a diary 1 dollar and I got 50 cts. worth of English walnuts 25 cts. a lb. and a two foot square and a hatchet 80 cts. and a bottle of Foley’s cough cure 25 cts. and a bot­ tle of Thomas Electric oil 50 cts. 9.98 in all. George got his pension check and got it cashed. He got him a suit of clothes and underwear and a piece of factory and a black dress for Frances and a fur cape a big one 12 dollars and some other things. Ann Jones, Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Cahill all here while I was gone. I traded to the New York Bazaar Department store. South Burdick st. We got our dinner at the resterant. We saw Mrs. shed. She cooks there. We ate in the basement by the fire department. I saw Will Garie in the Art store. Homer Gaskill and Mattie Slawson is married. Friday, Nov. 13 It is real cold. It has snowed a lot today. There was no school. The teacher went to Hastings to attend the institute. Mrs. Carpenter and Nina Brandstetter here. I went to Mrs. Cahill’s to try on my grey dress waist. Susie and John was there a visiting. Mrs. Cahill gave me a little butter milk. I stopped in to Mrs. Wilcox. She was to Jenny Holcomb’s a making cider apple sauce. I stopped and paid Herb Brown for 1 1/4 yards of trimming for my waist 13 cts. and I paid George Kern for a bottle of Foley’s cough syrup 25 cts. and 50 cts. for a bottle of Thomas Electric oil. Then I went in to see Mrs, Carpenter. She was not at home sol came back. Ida Brandstetter gave me my pinking iron. Then Iva and I, we went in to see Mrs. Harthorn. Iva got my mail. Sarah Harthom and Rose Temple and Mr. Pixley went down to Mrs. Charlotte Russell’s to hold a prayer meeting there tonight. Mrs. Horace Easton is very sick, don’t think she will live. She has something growing in her stomach. She lives in Otsego, Mich. George Merlau came here and paid me back 25 cts. I owe him 5 cts. He brought me a lot of round turnips. Lena Doyl went to Mr. Crumps to stay a while and get rested out. Saturday, Nov. 14 It has thawed most all the snow off today. I cut out my pair of drawers. I had to go to Cairns and get 2 yds. more of red flannel. I did not have enough. Jake Johnson here early this morning. He brought me a bushel of the black gill flower apples and a lot of flat turnips and some carrots. Then Mrs. Cahill came and brought me my grey dress waist. I gave her a basket of sweet apples to bake. Then tonight Dr. Hyde came and wanted me to go home with him. I could not go now. Then he came again and brought me some milk. Then my old Sally came and staid a Continued next column JONES The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group 49.28 -.14 AT&T 35.10 +.32 BP PLC 41.76 +.10 CMS Energy Corp 33.26 +.47 Coca-Cola Co 42.51 +.69 Conagra 34.20 -.15 Eaton +.54 68.43 Family Dollar Stores +.21 78.55 Fifth Third Bancorp 20.24 +.43 Flowserve CP 66.85 +.55 Ford Motor Co. 14.38 +.44 General Mills 50.96 -1.89 General Motors 31.35 +.54 Intel Corp. 33.31 -1.23 Kellogg Co. . 63.74 +.05 McDonald's Corp 95.13 +.68 Perrigo Co. 155.42 -4.42 Pfizer Inc. 30.32 +.04 Sears Holding 37.07 +1.24 Spartan Motors 5.36 -.09 Spartannash +1.22 23.66 Stryker +1.04 88.70 TCF Financial 15.72 +.44 Walmart Stores 79.02 +1.77 Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE $1,165.34 $15.73 17,614 614M -3.04 -.31 +231 -218M Continued from previous column — long time tonight. I went to John Cairns and he reckoned the interest on Will Perigor’s note. I saw Julia Kern to Cairns’ store, had a long talk with her. Sunday, Nov. 15 It is a beautiful day today. Frances, Birdie, Willie Merlau was here a little while. Frances brought me a can of sweet milk. Morris Anson came here after me today but I could not go ‘till I got my dress cut and fitted. I sent Nettie’s jug and can home by the boy. Lena Doyl came back tonight to Mr. Storms. She has been gone a few days resting. Horace Storms and somebody just went from Albert Storm’s with a double rig, it was his wife Libbie. Iva and I, we went in to Mrs. Carpenter’s a little while. Took her 4 large turnips. (To be continued) appeal of IPOs is the “wow” factor. It looks really cool when the company’s CEO — or perhaps a visiting celebrity — rings the open­ ing bell at the New York Stock Exchange. And the rush to buy shares in the now-public company always gamers big headlines. Yet “hype” is just one letter removed from “hope” — and hope alone is not a good reason to invest. Furthermore, no single stock — even one that might have strong growth potential — is likely going to be the ticket to invest­ ment success. • Lack of track record — By definition, newer companies that launch IPOs don’t have long track records. And while it’s true that “past performance can’t predict future results,” it’s nonetheless useful to see how a stock has performed in various economic cli­ mates and how the company management has responded to different challenges over time. • Exceptional volatility — All stocks fluc­ tuate in value. But IPOs tend to be especially volatile — not just in their first few days of trading but also in their first few years of availability to the public. • Higher risk potential — Generally, IPOs of newer companies are better suited for aggressive investors — those who can handle a higher degree of risk in exchange for poten­ tially higher returns. • Nonstandard accounting — Some IPOs, particularly Internet start-ups, use nonstan­ dard, or “customized,” accounting measures to depict their companies in the best possible light. While these measures are not illegal — and in some cases, may even be useful in illu­ minating a company’s performance — they tend, overall, to make it more difficult for potential investors to accurately evaluate a business’ profitability, or at least potential profitability. At the end of the day, good oldfashioned profits and cash flow are still the key driver of companies’ stock prices. As an alternative to pursuing an IPO, you could use any extra “investable” money you may have to fill gaps in your current portfo­ lio, based on your goals. Or, if you are truly attracted to the type of business in which an IPO is involved, you might want to consider investing in a more established company in the same industry. Taking part in an IPO sounds fun and excit­ ing. But as we’ve seen, IPOs can have some serious drawbacks. And while it may not sound glamorous, a steady approach to investing — one that involves diversification, responsiveness to one’s risk tolerance and a constant focus on both short- and long-term objectives — is usually the right choice for most of us. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. .take OdeMa by Elaine Garlock The Memory Tree program at the museum is tonight at 7 p.m. hosted by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. Additional names can be added for a $5 donation which gets one omamentta be affixed to the tree. iiSLifL The Congregational church will be host to a library project Nov. 20. Homeschoolers will be at the church at 1 p.m. The church has plenty of tables and chairs for the young read­ ers for the day’s craft project. The temporary library on Velte Road has no usable tables, it does however have plenty of book shelves and space for children’s books. The annual community Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association returns in two weeks. Held in town in recent years, this year the program will be at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road south of Lakewood High School, beginning at 7 p.m. The county genealogy society was enter­ tained last Saturday by Wendy Bachelder, a teacher, who delighted her audience with her rendition of details about ladies’ fashions of years past and how to date photos by the clothing styles. She gave a presentation in addition to several samples of feminine attire. She was dressed in a stylish outfit including a hat made from the same fabric as her fancy gown with overskirt and lots of layers, plus pleating on all the edges. Refreshments were served by Suzanne Carpenter of Comstock Park and Debra Eddy of Charlotte. Pam Swiler was the guest of honor at a sur­ prise birthday party Sunday at the museum with dozens, .of-friends andJ'amil.y members plus many church members. The refresh­ ments table was loaded with sandwiches, rel­ ishes, unusual ice cream cones, punch and more. During the festivities, the groups sang “Happy Birthday” after which cake was served. Her daughter Amanda was an innova­ tive hostess. Other family members helped. Among the dozens who attended the Friday funeral for Virginia Yonkers was granddaugh­ ter Trina who came from El Salvador. Her cousins from Indiana and Ohio were present. Larry Wait and Mike and Kathy Scobey played brass instruments at the close of the service at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Progress is visible on the library building on Fourth Avenue in the business district. The staging area for the construction company is in the next block north, adjacent to the siding of the elevator and the CSX tracks. Stacks of blocks and other building material area evi­ dent at all times. About 95 percent of our leaves have fallen. Several bushes still are hanging on to their foliage, but the trees are mostly bare. City of Hastings Position Available Community Development Specialist The City of Hastings is accepting applications for a part­ time Community Development Specialist. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The selected candidate will serve in the Community Development Department assisting the Community Development Director with project development, grant writing and administration, record and file management, marketing, community relations, promotion and other functions of the department. The candidate shall attend and participate in develop­ ment programs, attend merchant and stakeholder meet­ ings, create and publish marketing materials and press releases, and research funding opportunities. The posi­ tion will require researching, grant writing, budgeting, outreach, scheduling, and organizing skills. Must be proficient with computers, the use of social media, and be skilled in writing and a great communicator. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a driver’s license valid in the State of Michigan. Minimum 2 year of practical experience working in the field of community development or outreach and pro­ gram development desired. Wage range for this position is $13.00 - $16.00 per hour and does not include a fringe benefit package. Maximum of 20 hours per week. An application form and full job description are available upon request at City of Hastings, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. Questions regarding this position should be directed to John J Hart, Community Development Director, 269-945-6001. John J. Hart Community Development Director 77590376 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 10, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barry county, org. 77590799 Hickory Corners Fire Dept. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday, Nav. 15 2014 6 AM to NOON E �Page 10 — Thursday, November 13, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Delton man gets up to 50 years in prison for sexual crimes against child by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A 29-year-old Delton man will spend the next 25 to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Christopher Mix was sentenced Nov. 12 in Barry County Circuit Court. Judge Amy McDowell said she would impose a longer sentence than the state guidelines outlined because she deemed several points “grossly inadequate” to fit the crimes. McDowell said she thought a sex case in her court the previous week was the worst she had ever seen, until now. “This is the worst I’ve seen, fumed McDowell in addressing Mix. “It disgusts me what you did to a child who trusted you and a mother who trusted you. The trust of that child is broken. You stole her childhood. As far as I’m concerned, you should never be let out of prison.” ■ Mix was charged with six counts of crimi­ nal sexual conduct with a 7-year-old child, but the sexual acts reportedly occurred even more frequently than the six counts charged. Mix reportedly had repeated contact with the child with numerous sex violations against the child over a few months. McDowell said she believed Mix created extreme fear and anxiety in the child, was exploiting the victim, acted in a predatory manner and groomed the child as his victim. All those things, she said, gave cause to her upward departure from the normal sentencing guidelines. Mix apologized to the court and to the vic­ tim’s family in a statement he read in court prior to sentencing. He told the court he had been sexually abused himself as a child, although he never told anyone about it. He also said he was introduced to methampheta­ mine and became addicted to a powerful drug that he said made him do things he wouldn’t normally do. “I’m not the monster pedophile I’m being made out to be,” said Mix. “I cannot live with myself and the guilt for what I did. I’m very remorseful.” Mix said he has children of his own. “Never in a million years would I have seen myself here,” he said. McDowell said she didn’t believe Mix was truly remorseful and that being abused him- Hastings woman sent to prison for home break-ins by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A 23-year-old Hastings woman will spend between 36 and 180 months in prison for her part in several area break-ins and thefts. Abigail Siska was sentenced Nov. 12 in Barry County Circuit Court for two counts of home invasion and one count of larceny. Siska apologized to the victims and said she’s had a lot of time to think about what she’s done. Her attorney, Kerri Selleck, argued that Siska was not alone in the crime spree that included five others. She also argued that Siska has a history of mental health issues and substance abuse. “Abby has a long history of mental health issues, and she has had treatment and made strides with treatment,” said Selleck. Selleck said Siska is “biologically” the old­ est of the people involved in the crimes, but mentally, she is the youngest. , Siska was found guilty of breaking into two homes of people she had known for years, and was emotionally close to them. One of the victims read a statement telling how Siska called to find out where she was to make certain the house was empty. The victim said she has known Siska since Siska was a young child and always tried to help her when needed. “She shows no remorse or responsibility. It’s always somebody else’s fault,” said the victim. The victim added that she still cares about Siska and hopes prison will make her realize there are consequences for her actions. Judge Amy McDowell said she couldn’t allow Siska to stay in the community. “You are a danger to the community,” she said, adding that breaking into someone’s home is a very serious crime. “You continue to prey on people who have tried to help you.” McDowell ordered the sentence of 36 to 180 months in prison, as well as full restitution totaling more than $3,800 to four victims. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 In Memoriam For Sale National Ads TIME IS RUNNING out to buy a new Classic OUT­ DOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Call to­ day for more information and special pricing! D-2 Out­ door Wood Boilers. 616-877­ 4081. THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY accept advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or might otherwise violate law or accepted standards of taste. 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Call 269-945-9554 for classified ads a 8 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 gogoautoparts.com self was no excuse. She said, being a victim, he should have been all the more aware of the lasting affects of such acts against a child. The mother of the victim read a heartfelt letter to the court asking for the harshest of sentences possible. “You have taken so much away from us,” she told Mix. “I hope you never see the light of day again.” The mother said Mix’s crimes against her child stole the childhood from her daughter. “You took a happy home and flipped it upside down,” she charged. “My [child] can no longer act a a chid because you took it all away. How can a grown man do something so sick to a little [child]?” Mix’s attorney, Kerri Selleck, asked the judge to consider the light end of the guide­ lines. “Clearly this is a difficult case,” said Selleck. “He has been honest and up front with me, and he’s trying to understand why he did what he did. I do believe, with the appro­ priate treatment, he can get to the root of what caused him to commit these crimes.” Because McDowell exceeded the sentenc­ ing guidelines, she informed Mix that he will have an automatic right to appeal his sentenc­ ing. Mix pleaded guilty to three counts of crim­ inal sexual conduct and, in exchange, three additional charges were dismissed. The plea agreement also spared the victim and family from having to testify in a trial. After the sentence was read, a victim sup­ porter was asked to leave the courtroom after yelling out “Praise the Lord,” in regard to the sentence. Mix had his own supporters in the court­ room, as well, with one shouting “Love you Christopher,” as he was led away by sheriff’s deputies. Delton man dies a month after argument with neighbor by Julie Makarewicz Staff writer A 43-year-old Delton man, who was hit in the head with a shovel by his neighbor, died a month after the argument. Brian Sutherland was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital it Kalamazoo following the Oct. 3 incident. He died Nov. 5. His neighbor, Michael Curtis, 39, was arrested, originally facing felonious assault charges. Those charges are being reviewed by the Barry County prosecuting attorney’s office. , Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called twice to the homes in the 7000 block of Pike Road in Delton Oct. 3. ' According to information from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, the two neigh­ bors got into an argument about an easement they shared. One neighbor dug a series of small trenches across the easement, reported­ ly to act as speed bumps and slow traffic. The other neighbor said the trenches would cause damage to the small cars driven by people in his home. Deputies told the two neighbors it was not a criminal case, but that they could seek civil action. Deputies reportedly believed the inci­ dent was settled and left the scene. They were called back about 30 minutes later after the argument had escalated and Curtis apparently hit Sutherland in the head at least once with a shovel. Curtis bonded out on $200,000 bond. Neighbor reports dispute over tree A Lake Odessa man called sheriff’s deputies to notify them of a dispute with his neighbor. The 59-year-old resident told deputies his neighbor wants to cut down a tree that is partially on both properties. The caller said he does not want the tree removed. He told deputies two next-door neighbors are already in a dispute over a land contact and a piece of property. Sheriff’s deputies advised the property owner that the matter is a civil issue and that action would have to be taken in court with a civil lawsuit. The incident was reported Nov. 3. Hastings woman doesn’t fall for phony IRS calls A 50-year-old Hastings woman reported receiving suspicious phone calls she believed to be scam attempts. She told sher­ iff’s deputies Nov. 7 she received four calls from a man who claimed he was calling from the IRS because the woman owed the IRS money. The woman told deputies she knew it was a scam and did not give out any personal information, but wanted the phone calls documented with authorities. Middleville woman reports unauthorized use of bank card A 75-year-old Middleville woman reported theft of her bank credit/debit card and several unauthorized uses made on it. The woman told sheriff’s deputies she believed about $1,400 in unauthorized charges were applied to her card. The use included withdrawals totaling $960 from an ATM and $582 in ticket charges from Ticketmaster. Officers have questioned a suspect in the case and sent information to the prosecuting attorney’s office for possi­ ble charges. The incident was reported Nov. 7. ' ’ Shoplifter caught trying to take fish tank heater An employee at the Hastings Walmart reported a man tried to take a fish tank water heater without paying for it. The inci­ dent was reported Nov. 8 around 3:45 p.m. Officers said the 19-year-old man admitted to the attempted shoplifting. He was arrest­ ed and booked into the Barry County Jail. Tire slashed in Middleville driveway A 21-year-old Wayland woman reported her vehicle tire was slashed Nov. 5 while parked at a home in the 4000 block of Thomapple Hills Drive, Middleville. The damage was estimated at $1,000. The woman told deputies she parked the vehicle at the home after 11 p.m. Nov. 4, and dis­ covered the damage the next morning. Cornfield concealment plan doesn’t work after truck crashes A 54-year-old Shelbyville woman report­ ed theft of several items from her garage and home. She reported the break-in and missing items Oct. 16 from the home in the 8000 block of South Marsh Road, in Orangeville Township. Several tools were taken, including a welder, band saw, wrenches, charger, floor jack, grinder, air nailer, a tool box, and other items. The esti­ mated value of the items was more than $1,500. The woman told officers she came home and found several items in her drive­ way. Officers later learned of a one-vehicle accident in Allegan County involving a pickup with several items in the back of the truck fitting the description of the stolen goods. Officers at the traffic accident said the two men in the truck were attempting to hide items in the cornfield after crashing the truck. The men told the officers they found the items and picked them up from the side of the road before the crash. Information about the case has been submitted to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review and possible charges. State Supreme Court denies Terpening appeal The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by Michael Terpening, a former Barry County youth-home director convicted in 2012 of multiple counts of crim­ inal sexual conduct. The court ruled Oct. 29 to deny the appli­ cation to appeal the March 13 judgment of the Court of Appeals because there was not suffi­ cient evidence that questions presented should be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a ruling by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell to exceed the sentencing guidelines because the crimes were commit­ ted against children who already had endured sexual abuse. Terpening worked as the head of the EARTH Services Youth Home in Bellevue. He was found guilty in November 2012 of several counts of criminal sexual conduct against children living at the youth home. McDowell sentenced Terpening to serve between 10 to 15 years in prison, exceeding the state guidelines for the crime because of aggravating circumstances. Guidelines called for a sentence between five and seven years. Terpening is currently housed at the correc­ tional facility in Muskegon Heights. Conservation officers offer top 10 tips for a safe hunting experience As firearm deer hunting season approach­ es, Michigan’s hunters are headed to fields and forests to carry on the state’s rich hunting traditions. Conservation officers with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are offering their top tips for a safe hunting experience. . “Hunting in Michigan is a time-honored activity rich in tradition, when families and friends come together to enjoy our great out­ doors,” said Lt. Andrew Turner, who leads the DNR’s Recreation, Safety and Enforcement Section for the Law Enforcement Division. “Making your hunt a safe and responsible experience is key to having an enjoyable and memorable time. Our officers want everyone to have a safe and responsible experience.” Turner said the top 10 safety tips for hunters to remember are: • Treat every firearm as if it is loaded. • Always point the muzzle in a safe direc­ tion. • Be certain of the target, and what’s beyond it, before firing. Know the identifying features of the game being hunted. Be sure to have an adequate backstop — don’t shoot at a flat, hard surface or water. • Keep fingers outside the trigger guard and off the trigger until ready to shoot. • Don’t run, jump or climb with a loaded firearm. Unload a firearm before climbing a fence or tree or jump a ditch. Pull a firearm by the butt, not the muzzle. • Avoid alcoholic beverages before or dur­ ing hunting. Also avoid mind- or behavior­ altering medicines or drugs. • All firearm deer hunters on any land dur­ ing daylight hunting hours must wear a hat, cap, vest or jacket of hunter orange visible from all sides. All hunters, including archers, must comply during gun season. • Camouflage hunter orange is legal, as long as 50 percent of the surface area is solid hunter orange. (Exceptions: waterfowl, crow, and wild turkey hunters, and bow hunters for deer during bow season). • Hunters should let someone know where they are hunting and when they plan to return. This information helps conservation officers and others locate hunters if they get lost. • Carry a cell phone into the woods. Remember to turn the ringer off or set the phone to vibrate rather than ring. Cell phones emit a signal that can help rescuers find a lost hunter. Before heading out, hunters should make sure their cell phones are full charged. Free compass and flashlight apps can be downloaded to smartphones. Hunters also are urged to program the DNR’s Report All Poaching Line into their phone contacts 800-292-7800 - in order to alert conservation officers to any natural resources violations witnessed while hunting. “These simple, common-sense tips can pre­ vent hunting accidents and save lives,” said Turner. “We encourage all sportsmen and women to follow these guidelines when enjoying the great outdoors in our state.” For more information about hunting in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/hunting. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �■ Man injured while unloading straw bales A 28-year-old Nashville man injured in a farm accident Nov. 6 has reportedly under­ gone surgery at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids for compression of his spine. Allen Kemf was injured while unloading bales of straw in the 6500 block of Lawrence Road in Maple Grove Township last week. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said Kemf was using a bulldozer with forks to remove bales from a semi-tractor trailer. The bales weighed about 800 pounds each. While backing up the loader, the top straw bale fell back onto Kemf. He was airlifted to Spectrum Hospital. According to information from the sher­ iff’s department, Kemf has some loss of feel­ ing, but has had surgery on his spine. No fur­ ther details on his condition were available. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios X-Women 28-16; Team Turkey 28-16; Shirlee’s Grands 26-18; Sue’s Team 23-21; Look Insurance 22-22; 2 Guys and a Lady 22-22; Moore Cubed 18.5-25.5; Mexican Connexion 18-26; Animal House 17.5-26.5; Coleman Agency 17-27. High Game - Kwinton 215; Tammy D. 209; Derrick M. 203. High Series - Derrick M. 581; Tammy D. 568; Kwinton 539. Wednesday Mixed Boniface Construction 21-7; Huver’s Auto Recycling 19.5-12.5; Court Side 19-9; Eye & ENT 15-17; Brush Works Painting 9.5-14.5. Good Games and Series Women - B. Smith 170; S. Beebe 155; P. Freeman 176­ 398; L. Elliston 174; J. Shurlow 183-453; N. Boniface 178; D. Huver 160-450. Good Games and Series Men - H. Bowman 213-531. Senior Citizens Rosie’s 32-8; Evie’s Devils 24.5-15.5; Just Having Fun 24-16; Pin Seekers 23-17; King Pins 21-19; Butterfingers 20.5-19.5; Jan’s Team 20-20; Has Beens 19-21; Sun Risers 18.5-21.5; M&M’s 16.5-23.5; Early Risers 14-26. Good Gaines and Scries Women - G. Meaney 147-419; N. Wynn 129; N. Boniface 167-462; J. Shurlow 155; B. Maker 185-505; G. Scobey 163-440; J. Gasper 199-545. Good Games and Series Men - G. Forbey 135; Madden 205-466; D. Murphy 147-421; R. Boniface 181-504; R. Hart 148-389; D. Kirsey 180; M. Saldivar 173-473; L. Dunn 160; R. McDonald 246-627; K. Schantz 147; C. Atkinson 156; G. Waggoner 192-512; B. Keeler 181-509; G. Yoder 191-201. Monday Mixerettes Nashville Chiropractic 30-10; Dewey’s Auto Body 29-11; Creekside Growers 23-17; Dean’s Dolls 18-22; Kent Oil 17-23. Good Games and Series - T. Redman 153­ 351; N. Goggins 154; K. Fowler 164-416;.K. Eberly 187-509; A. Norton 155-421; V. Carr 171-466; B. Anders 139-382. Thurs. Comm. Majors Arens Lawn 28; Villa’s Team 25; Pocket Pounders 23; Muff Divers 23; Fab 5 21; Old Men 20; Red Rockets 19; Hastings Bowl 18; HDR 13. High Games and Series - D. Smith III 216; J. Hunt 225; J. Barnum 215; D. Bennett 197; D. Gonzales 215; G. Gonzales 223; R. Guild 212; C. Wyman 202; A. Morgan 185; D. Hiar 212; C. Micel 192; J. Arens 235; K. Breitner 223; D. Jackson 244; J.J. Olin 247­ 649; M. Magoon 219; D. Varney 205; D. Endres 226. Thursday Angels Moore’s Apts. 31; Miller Farm Repair 26; Yo Yo Sisters 25; Varney’s Const. 19.5; Cathy’s Cut & Curl 19; Hastings Bowl 16; B.B. Magee 13.5. High Games and Series - S. Casarez 1126; N. Newton 138; M. Moore 143; R. Cheeseman 150; L. Apsey 141; D. McCollum 178; J. Moore 168; L. Brandt 182; B. Jackson 128; D. Curtis 167; S. Taylor 186; W. Steward 139; C. Hooper 167; J. Zaagman 201; T. Dickinson 183; B. Brown 163. Wednesday Classic Sarcasm Ser. 28.5; Bike Mike’s BBQ 26; Westside Beer 25; Smithville Blues 25; 12 in a Row 24; Storm 22; Gunga Gulunga 22; Shake-n-Bake 21; Hurless Mach. Shop 20.5; Brunswick Bowling 20; Whatever 18.5; Villa Leftovers 18; Culligan 18; McDonald’s 15.5; Tards 15; Adrounie House 14; Damn Kids 14; Team 18 5. High Games and Series - M. Davis 300­ 772; J. Lesick 224; W. Pierce 219; P. Ayers 200; M. Turnbull 246; K. McDonald 233; S. Lyttle 233; S. McKee 234; R. Castelein 257; J. Butler 258; B. Taylor 245; R. Westendorp 249; T. Heath 258; J. Haines 226; C. House 208; D. Tubbs 215; J. Haight 242; A. Kinney 227; S. Taylor 189; D. McKee 235; D. Jackson 246; C. Purdum 230; S. Thurman 223; H. Bowman 230; M. Pennington 209; A. Stora 212; M. Kirkendall 187; C. Merica 205; B. Landis 250. The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13, 2014 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert John Colburn, an unmarried man, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 29, 2012 and recorded November 5, 2012 in Instrument Number 2012-006536, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Three and 12/100 Dollars ($72,993.12) including interest at 4.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on NOVEMBER 20, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Irving, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, except the North 220 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, also except the South 110 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 31, Town 4 North, Range 9 West.Manufacturer: Liberty HomesModel: UnknownSerial Number: LM28605Year Manufactured: 1995Project Type: Manufactured Manufactured Type:. Multi Wide The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 23, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-014881 (1 0-23)(11-13) 77590397 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by VIOLA DEAN, a single woman and CAROLYN THOMAS, a single woman and PAUL THOMAS, a single man (collectively, "Mortgagor"), to SHORELINE BANK, subsequently known as CHEMICAL BANK SHORELINE, and new known as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corpora­ tion, successor by consolidation (merger) to Chemical Bank Shoreline, having an office at 333 E. Main Street, Midland, Michigan 48640-6511 (the "Mortgagee"), dated March 5, 1999, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on March 18, 1999, as Instrument No. 1026733 (the "Mortgage"). Evidence of assign­ ment of the Mortgage to Chemical Bank is being recorded. By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-Five and 97/100 Dollars ($13,995.97). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. , Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and ail legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 11th day of December, 2014, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Lot 3, Block 2 of Butler's Addition to the City (for­ merly Village) of Hastings, according to the record­ ed plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 66 Together with all the improvements erected on the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replace­ ments and additions. Commonly known as: 530 E. Thorn, Hastings, Michigan 49058 P.P. #08-051-020-013-50 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption peri­ od will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 a(b) that the premises are consid­ ered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Dated: November 6, 2014 CHEMICAL BANK Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 11572524-1 77590764 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L. Hoffman and Michelle M. Hoffman, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated August 9, 2011 and recorded October 6, 2011 in Instrument Number 201110060009399, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date here­ of the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Five and 43/100 Dollars ($118,705.43) including interest at 4.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 4, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 260 feet of that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, that lies Southerly of the Southerly right of way line of the former Michigan Central Railroad. Except that portion deeded to the Michigan Department of State Highways in the Deed recorded in Liber 288 on Page 443. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 6, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-015856 (11-06)(11-27) 77590762 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to. collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by DUANE G. COLLIER, a single man and JACQUELINE L. CARROLL, a/k/a JACQUE­ LINE L. COLLIER, a single woman (collectively, ''Mortgagor"), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA, a federally chartered corpora­ tion, having an office at 3515 West Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (the "Mortgagee"), dated May 28, 2004, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan on June 3, 2004, as Instrument No. 1128677 (the "Mortgage"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects TO-decJtetre-ar.d-hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Six and 18/100 Dollars ($117,936.18). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 11th day of December, 2014, at one o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Village of Nashville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 line of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 7 West, distant North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 580.20 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section 36; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West, 230.34 feet along said 1/4 line; thence North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds West, 300.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 230.34 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East, 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita­ ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 1025 Sherman Street, Nashville, Michigan 49073 P.P. #08-52-001-000-240-03 Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. If the premises are abandoned, the redemption peri­ od will be the later of thirty (30) days from the date of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that the premises are consid­ ered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA §600.3241 a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. If the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, under MCLA §600.3278 the Mortgagor will be held responsible to the person who buys the premises at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption period. Dated: November 6, 2014 GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES, FLCA Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 11577695-1 77590773 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A. Westendorp and Lisa Westendorp, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated May 3, 2007, and recorded on May 29, 2007 in instru­ ment 1181065, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Six and 71/100 Dollars ($105,306.71). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 4, 2014. Said premises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as beginning at a point 360 feet West of the Southwest corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, thence West 227 feet; thence North 265 feet; thence East 227 feet; thence South 265 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 30, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C.. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #445486F01 (1 0-30)(11 -20) 77590526 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that evenk your damages, if any, shall belimit-. . ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael C. Simon and Marlene K. Simon, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 6, 2007, and recorded on November 15, 2007 in instrument 20071115-0004224, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six and 68/100 Dollars ($65,186.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 4, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: Commencing 68 rods East of the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 16 rods, thence East 20 rods, thence South 7 rods, thence West 10 rods, thence South 9 rods, thence West 10 rods to the place of begin­ ning. Parcel 2: Commencing 78 rods East of the Southwest cor­ ner of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 9 rods, thence East 10 rods, thence South 9 rods, thence West 10 rods to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: October 30, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #445789F01 (10-30)(11-20) 77590537 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MATTHEW A. NORTON, A SINGLE MAN and JESSICA D. LAWLESS, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FKA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F.A., Mortgagee, dated August 16, 2007, and recorded on August 20, 2007, in Document No. 20070820­ 0001083, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($48,493.73), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on December 11, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Lots 14, 15 and 16 of INNOVATION SUBDIVISION according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, page 21 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002785 FHLMC (11-13)(1 2-04) 77590915 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by STANLEY R. SCHANTZ, UNMARRIED, to CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated-April 23, 2004_and recorded on April 30, 2004, in Document No. 1126669, and assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association as trustee for NRZ Pass-Through Trust IV, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Sixty-Two Cents ($58,445.62), including interest at 2.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on December 4, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Parcel of land in. the Northwest 1 / 4 of Northwest 1 I 4 of Section 20, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at a point which lies due South 458.8 feet and North 89 degrees 15 min­ utes East 451.70 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 20, thence North 89 degrees 15 min­ utes East 470.60 feet to the Right-of-Way line 60 feet off center line of M-43 as re-located, thence running Southwesterly along a curve to the left 2553.64 feet radius 433.61 feet the great chord of which bears South 46 degrees 35 minutes West 433.14 feet, thence North 61 degrees 36 minutes West 177.37 feet, thence due North 207.30 feet to the point of beginning. Except, a parcel of land in the Northwest 1 / 4 of Section 20, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 20; thence South, 458.80 feet along the West line of said Section 20; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes East 451.70 feet; thence South, 207.30 feet; thence South 61 degrees 36 minutes East, 177.37 feet to the Northwesterly Right-of-Way line of Highway M-43, and the true point of beginning; thence North 61 degrees 36 minutes West, 177.37 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes East, 41.06 feet; thence South 61 degrees 36 minutes East, 144.70 feet to said Northwesterly Right-of-Way line of Highway M-43; thence Southwesterly, 20.60 feet along said Right-of-Way line to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. U.S. Bank National Association as trustee for NRZ Pass-Through Trust IV Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 NM.002553 CONV (11 -06)(11 -27) 77590791 See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 12 — Thursday, November 13, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Vikings district champs again after one year off by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It started with the Vikings’ Vanessa Reynhout blocking a Portland attack to the floor. Charlie Smith knocked a kill for Lakewood. Portland was called for a rotation error. The Raiders’ Hannah Palme hit an attack long. Reynhout added couple more kills and a couple more blocks during the stretch. It all came on the service run by Lakewood junior Karly Morris to start the third set of Saturday’s Class B District Final between the former Capital Area Activities Conference White Division foes. Portland head coach Jodi Woodman took a time-out with her team trailing 11-0 to start the set and the run eventually stretched to an 18-0 Lakewood lead. Lakewood freshman Erica Potter smiled a little smile of frustration and swung her arms at her sides when her attack flew long to give the Raiders their first point of the set at 18-1, but Viking sophomore setter Gabie Shellenbarger put a pass back up for Woodman on the very next point and she knocked that one in to help her team continue on its way to its 22nd district championship since 1990. Lakewood topped .the Raiders 25-10, 25­ 17, 25-4 at Lakewood High School Saturday. “It felt great. It is good getting those 18 serves and having sb many aces. It builds con­ fidence in me I feel like,” said Morris, the Vikings’ junior libero. It’s the first district title for the Viking freshmen and sophomores after a loss to Wayland during the 2013 district tournament. “It’s nice because of all the hard work we put in throughout the summer and throughout the season. It just kind of clicked,” said Shellenbarger, who had 25 assists in the vic­ tory. Reynhout had a team-high 13 kills and six blocks. Smith finished with six kills. In the back row, Morris had 13 digs and Gracie Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team celebrates its 2014 Class B District Championship with the members of its student section Saturday after downing former league rival Portland 3-0 in the Class B District Final at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s Gabie Shellenbarger (6) and Olivia Benedict (13) rise up to try and get their hands on an attack from Portland’s Brooke Lanz during the first set of the Class B District Final at Lakewood High School Saturday morning. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood senior Gracie Shellenbarger hits a serve against Portland Saturday in the Class B District Final at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) - Shellenbarger finished with nine. ■ “That wasn’t surprising,” Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland said of her team’s domination of the first and third sets, “what was surprising was the second set. We can’t take anything for granted at this time and we seem to want to do that. They just have to remember it’s anybody’s game at this point in the season. It doesn’t matter what they said about you, it doesn’t matter how much you’ve won, it doesn’t matter if you’ve lost. You’ve just got to come in prepared and ready to win.” Lakewood had a 14-1 run to open the first set and cruised to the win. Portland was within 12-9 during the second set before another good service run by Morris with Reynhout pounding kills put their team firmly in control. The 2013 season was just the fourth varsi­ ty volleyball season since 1990 in which the Lakewood Vikings didn’t win a district cham­ pionship. Rowland felt like getting the expe­ rience of winning a district championship was big for her group of freshmen and sopho­ mores. “We’re so young, it’s so nice. We’ve had to do so much teaching, not only of the game but what it really means to have to play at this level all the time,” Rowland said. “ We have some freshman that are deer-in-the-headlights still and so getting them through that will be really beneficial down the line. “We’ve had 12 different line-ups this year and we’re even looking at another one. When they’re young they start developing and you find things.” Morris, who was a part of the team that won districts, regionals and a state title in 2012 sees this team coming around. “It was great, just another hard working season. We’re just trying to get that state championship again working one game at a time.” “We’ve worked hard every day. We’re get­ ting good at the little things, not making those small errors and just putting the ball away better. Our serving has become more consis­ tent too.” Hannah Trierweiler led the way for Portland, recording five kills and a block. The Raiders got ten digs from Brooke Lanz and 11 assists from Peyton Rheingans. Lakewood earned a spot in this week’s Class B Regional hosted by Belding with the win, and knocked off Haslett in the regional semifinal Tuesday. The Vikings face South Christian in th,e regional final tonight (Nov. 13) at 7 p.m. Vikes go for third win over South in regional final by Brett Bremer Sports Editor With think glasses, shirts and ties, some sweater vests and skirts for the ladies the Lakewood High School student section was “Takin’ Care of Business” Tuesday at Belding High School. That’s exactly what the Lakewood Viking varsity did on the court. Lakewood downed Haslett 25-16, 25-18, 25-23 in the second of two Class B Regional Semifinals in Belding Tuesday, following up South Christian’s 3-0 victory over Lakeview. The Vikings and Sailors will meet for the third time this season tonight (Nov. 13) at 7 p.m. in the Regional Final. “They haven’t taken a set from us yet, but it’s the end of the season so anything can hap­ pen,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. “If we come to play, it will be a great match.” The Lakewood coach wasn’t totally sure if sophomore setter Gabie Shellenbarger and senior hitter Vanessa Reynhout would be ready to play Tuesday, as both were in the emergency room with the flu Monday, but Shellenbarger set up Reynhout for a kill to earn a side-out and the Lakewood Vikings’ first point of the match. Another big kill by Reynhout, followed by a block helped put her team up 4-1 and force as quick Haslett time­ out. “They stepped up and they played well,” said Rowland. Lakewood led throughout that first set, but didn’t really start building a large lead until a couple Reynhout kills made it 15-12. Reynhout finished the evening with a teamhigh 13 kills, an impressive nine blocks and two aces. Rowland said Reynhout’s speed gave her an advantage in the head-to-head match-up with Ott. Gracie Shellenbarger had a couple big digs early on in the match to help the Lakewood Vikings settle in and coach Rowland was pleased with how effective her cut shot was throughout the night. She had seven kills and five digs in the win. Gabie Shellenbarger totaled 28 assists. Reynhout’s early success forced Haslett to change its strategy a bit, putting its top front­ line player Makenna Ott up against her after the first set. That opened things up a bit for Gracie and teammate Charlie Smith on the attack. Lakewood was cruising in the second set, Lakewood senior Vanessa Reynhout 'hits an attack over the net at Belding Tuesday during her team’s Class B Regional Semifinal victory over Haslett. (Photo by Brett Brerper) Lakewood’s Rebecca Kutch (8) and her teammates get fired up during introductions before the start of their Class B Regional Semifinal victory over Haslett Tuesday at Belding High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) leading 19-5 before momentum really swung Haslett’s way for the first time in the match with Ott leading the way for the Haslett Vikings with some big attacks. She led her team with 17 kills in the match. Haslett continued with some strong serving and improved defense in the third set. Lakewood trailed 14-10 in the middle of the set, but rallied to even things up at 15-15 as Rebecca Kutch assisted on a kill by Olivia Benedict and Lakewood never trailed again. The two teams were tied at 19-19, 20-20 and 21-21. Lakewood’s Katelynn Kietzman passes a ball from the back row as teammate Katelin Senneker looks on during their team’s regional semifinal victory over Haslett at Belding High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Rowland shouted “Gabie, get Vanessa Rolling! Let’s go,” from the bench. The first chance Gabie got she got she put the ball up for Reynhout, who pounded a kill to put her team up 22-21. Reynhout took the serve and had a nice dig on Haslett’s return. Gabie took that pass from Reynhout and tipped a kill over the net on the second ball forcing Haslett into its final time out down 23-21. Haslett responded to get back within 24-23 before a serve by Megan Mowid crashed into the net sparking Lake wood’s victory celebra­ tion. Lakewood had a lot of contributors to the win. Rowland was especially pleased with the back row play of freshman Katelynn Kietzman and sophomore Katelin Senneker. Senneker had a team-high 11 digs. Kietzman knocked two aces. Lakewood junior libero Karly Morris added five digs. Setter Megan Mowid had 22 assists for Haslett and also had a team-high ten digs and three aces. The winner of tonight’s regional final will head to the Class B Quarterfinals Tuesday at Portland High School. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13, 2014 — Page 13 Tier II has new champ, but TK-Hastings girls perform well by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Samantha Richardson’s face was a wide­ eyed mix of shock and joy when she heard her name read over the loudspeaker at the end of the OK Rainbow Conference Tier II Meet Saturday in Hastings. The Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings sopho­ more was the last one of the all-conference honorees to be announced at the end of the twp-day league meet in the Community Education and Recreation Center pool. Richardson had just teamed with Lauren Kroells, Haley Bashbre and Jennifer Tuokkola to set a new school record in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a runner-up time of 3 minutes 49.72 seconds. All four girls joined teammate Libby Betcher on the bulkhead along with the league’s other all-conference performers. “I wasn’t expecting it at all,” Richardson said of the individual honor. “I didn’t think I was going to get it. It was so cool. I almost got it last year, but I didn’t. I missed it by a cou­ ple of points so it was really cool to get it this year.” “Sam did amazing,” said Bashore. “I’m so proud of her. She’s done so well this season. We’re all very glad.” The other four TK-Hastings girls, Bashore, Betcher, Tuokkola and Kroells were all all­ conference performers a year ago as well. While their own streaks of success continued, the TK-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team saw its string of league champi­ onships end at three as Grand Rapids Catholic Central dominated the competition. The Cougars finished the day Saturday with 588 points. Calvin Christian was second with 387, followed by TK-Hastings 360, Grand Rapids Union 232, Wayland 216, Ottawa Hills 128 and West Catholic 119. The TK-Hastings 400-yard freestyle relay team just set school record Friday in the con­ ference meet’s preliminary races. “I was really hoping we would get it again (Saturday),” Richardson said. “Lauren (Kroells) went out, she was the anchor and she crushed it. I think she really pulled us through even more than what we already had. It was pretty cool.” The Catholic Central team of Susan TK-Hastings’ Samantha Richardson, (back from left), Hayley Bashore, Lauren Kroells and Jennifer Tuokkola look down from the top of the medal stand after being honored for their runner-up finish in the 400-yard freestyle Saturday at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Meet in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings’ Abby Gray catches a breath during the breast­ stroke leg of the 200-yard individual med­ ley Saturday at the OK Rainbow Tier III .Meet in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) LaGrand, Lauren Lomonoco, Taylor Vera and Riley Kishman won that race in 3:50.47. Betcher set a new school record with her third-place time of 2:17.18 in the 200-yard individual medley. Kishman set a new conference record and pool record in winning that race in 2:09.25, and her teammate LaGrand was second, in 2:11.83. Richardson wasn’t too far behind in sixth with a time of 2:25.50. LaGrand, Kishman, Vera and Liz Rabaut teamed to set new conference and pool records in the 200-yard medley relay too, with a time of 1:49.93. Vera followed that up with a winning time of 1:59.93 in the 200-yard freestyle. That 200-yard freestyle was one of the Trojan team’s best events, with Bashore sec­ ond in 2:02.73, Tuokkola third in 2:07.19 and Kourtney Dobbin eighth in 2:12.06. Cougar swimmers won every event but the diving competition and the 100-yard back­ stroke. Grand Rapids Union won those two, with Morgan Hitchings taking the diving competition with a conference record of 420.10 points. Her teammate Anna Debraber won the 100-yard backstroke in 1:02.81, with Catholic Central girls in second, third and fourth place behind her. Conference and pool records were also set Madeline Cole races through the water for the TK-Hastings team during the 500yard freestyle race Saturday at the OK Rainbow Conference Tier II Meet Saturday in Hastings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK-Hastings’ Libby Betcher reaches back as she cruises through the water during the backstroke leg of the 200-yard individual medley Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by LaGrand in the 100-yard butterfly (58.77), Kishman in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:06.30) and the Cougar 200-yard freestyle relay team of Rabaut, Nicole Rotelie, Emily Merucci and Lauren Lomonoco which fin­ ished in 1:42.78. DK downed in district semifinals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Delton Kellogg put together a good run against Harper Creek at the start of the second set. Senior Faith Ferris had a couple of kills. Senior Libby Parker led a solid defensive effort. Senior Kristen Mohn had a wellplaced tip and an ace. Senior Alicia Lindsey pounded a nice, attack. One pretty good stretch wasn’t enough to knock off the Beavers though in the Class B District Semifinals at Comstock High School Wednesday. Harper Creek topped the Panthers 25-17, 25-17, 25-10. “I think they had their moments,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Alex Culbert. “They always have their moments, but I don’t think they were consistently hitting the ball like we should have. I always tell the girls play to win, don’t play not to lose. I feel like they were afraid to make errors, which you can’t do this time of year. You have to play every game like it’s your last game because you never know.” It was the last match for the four Delton Kellogg seniors. Lindsey had a team-high six kills in the loss, adding an ace and five digs as well. Ferris had four kills and four blocks. Parker led the Panthers in digs with 14. Mohn finished the night with nine digs, two kills and an ace. “We will definitely have to rebuild,” Culbert said. “There are definitely big shoes to fill, not only in how they play but in those leadership roles. That group of girls they work well together, they’re a good group.” “Faith, we’ll miss her, she’s been our go-to hitter for at least two or three years in a row now. That will be hard to replace. You look at just the number of touches on the ball that those four seniors have had and that will hurt us.” Junior setter Hannah Walker had a lot of touches for the Panthers this season. She had 12 assists and three digs in the district defeat. Delton also got three kills, two blocks and ten digs from junior Morgan Champion and jun­ ior Amanda West added six blocks and three kills. Harper Creek is a young team, but a talent­ ed one. Sophomore Charley Andrews had 21 kills and junior Olivia Leson had 20. Sophomore Katie Wade put up 24 assists and junior Edrie Ganey had 25. Senior Kendall Latshaw led her team with 15 digs. ■ “They run a fast paced offense. We knew it going in,” Culbert said. “I don’t think we played to our potential, of course me as a coach I always see the potential that they have to be able to play, not only to the level of your competition, but exceed them.” “They spread the ball around. They’re a smart team and they don’t let many balls hit the ground. If you don’t let balls hit the ground, that’s how you win.” Delton Kellogg had a slim lead for much of the early part of the second set. The two teams were tied 14-14 before the Beavers started to pull away powered by the attack of Andrews. Harper Creek jumped out to an 8-1 lead in the third set and controlled the play for the rest of the evening. The Beavers have since scored two more wins, clinching the district championship Thursday with a 25-14,25-11,25-11 win over Marshall. Harper Creek opened their Class B Regional Tournament with a 25-15, 25-22, 25-17 win over Paw Paw in the semifinals Thursday. Delton Kellogg senior Faith Ferris smacks an attack during the third set of her team’s Class B District Semifinal loss to Harper Creek Wednesday at Comstock High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Despite a third-place team finish it was a great day for the TK-Hastings girls. They had a chance to put lots of new cut-out rubber duckies up on their “best times” poster. They set 29 new personal records through the weekend, ranging from a few tenths of a second in the 50-yard freestyle to a more than 14 second drop in the 500-yard freestyle. Kroells had a third-place finish for TKHastings in the 50-yard freestyle—with her time of 25.99 seconds, finishing just behind Catholic Central’s Rabaut (25.38) and Lomonoco (25.78). She was also third in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 57.45, behind Lomonoco (56.35) and Rabaut (57.04). Kroells’ teammate Katie Beauchamp was seventh in that race in 1:00.86. TK-Hastings diver Raelee Olson also had a third-place finish, scoring 294.00 points in her event. Teammate Macey Acker was fifth and the team also had Caytie Sprague eighth in the competition, all three girls qualified for the upcoming diving regional meet - the most divers the Trojan team has ever sent to regionals. Vera won the 500-yard freestyle for the Cougars in 5:20.49 with a pair of TKHastings girls in second and third behind her. Tuokkola was second in 5:31.19 and Bashore third in 5:34.21. Madeline Cole placed tenth in that race for TK-Hastings in 6:14.54. Betcher was the runner-up to Kishman in the 100-yard breaststroke, earning a time of 1:07.17 which was plenty to qualify for the Division 1 state meet. Richardson was fifth in that race in 1:16.49. In other consolation races for TK-Hastings Abby Gray was ninth in the 100-yard butter­ fly (1:11.95) and 12th in the 200 IM (2:41.59); Bryn Bolo 16th in the 100-yard backstroke (1:18.37) and 14th in the 100-yard freestyle (1:05.80). In the 50-yard freestyle TK-Hastings had Beauchamp tenth (27.67) and Dobbin 11th (27.89). TK-Hastings was third in third in the first two relay races, with Kroells, Betcher, Tuokkola and Dobbin finishing the medley relay in 1:58.96 and the team of Betcher, Richardson, Beauchamp and Dobbin finish­ ing the 200-yard freestyle relay in 1:47.36. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hasskl2.org THURSDAY, NOV. 13 5:00PM Girls Varsity Swimming Dive Reg. @ Zeeland W. HS WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 Away SATURDAY, NOV. 15 10:OOAM Boys Varsity Ice Hockey vs Kalamazoo Eagles 4:15PM Boys 7th B Basketball Wayland MS Away 4:15PM Boys 8th B Basketball Wayland MS Home 5:30PM Boys 8th A Basketball Wayland MS Home 5:30PM Boys 7th’A Basketball Wayland MS Away Away Times and dates subject to change MONDAY, NOV. 17 Panther junior setter Hannah Walker gets her fingers on the ball as her team takes on Harper Creek in the Class B District Semifinals at Comstock High School Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 4:15PM Boys 8th A Basketball Kraft Meadows MS Away 4:15PM Boys 7th A Basketball Kraft Meadows MS Home 5:30PM Boys 7th B Basketball Kraft Meadows MS Home 5:30PM Boys 8th B Basketball Kraft Meadows MS Away Thanks to This Week’s Sponsor: Advanced Orthopedic & Delton Kellogg’s Amanda West (left) and Kristen Mohn (center) get their hands on an attack by Harper Creek’s Jess Cadena during the second set of their Class B District Semifinal at Comstock High School Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule pain Institute Pennock Health Services 840 Cook Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 • pennockhealth-aopij.com �Page 14 — Thursday, November 13, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Vikings get by stingy Saxon defense in semifinal Members of the Hastings’ varsity volleyball team huddle up for one last time on the court at the end of their 3-0 loss to host Lakewood in the Class B District Semifinals Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood junior Charlie Smith looked as much like a football player as a volleyball player with ice bags taking the place of shoul­ der pads under her uniform following Thursday’s Class B Distinct Semifinal. Smith has been working her way back from offseason shoulder surgery all season long and she led the Vikings in kills for the first time this season, with 13, as the Vikings topped ‘Hastings 25-21, 25-17, 25-21 Thursday to open the postseason. “I’m really happy with how I’m playing. I was kind of nervous at the beginning of the season, with how it would hold up, but it’s stronger than it has ever been. I’m really happy with how I’m playing,” said Smith who is one of three girls remaining for the Vikings who placed in the 2012 state championship match. Smith leading the team in kills had as much to do with her improved health as it did with the kind of focus the Hastings girls put on her teammate Vanessa Reynhout. Reynhout, the Vikings kill leader this season, had eight kills while consistently facing off against the Saxons’ 6-4 senior middle blocker Janessa Hodge at the net. block, and that was very good for us because we haven’t (faced) a lot of good blocking teams for some reason this .year,” said Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. “That was good for us to have right away moving forward.” She said her girls got used to making sure someone was back and that everyone else was ready to go after balls that quickly came back their way. “We’re used to the ball being put away and they found out tonight you’d better be ready to play that ball so that was nice,” Rowland said. • Hastings pulled within 21-20 after an ace by Christy Clark late in the first set, but a cou­ ple hitting errors by the Saxons helped the Vikings close out the set. Lakewood then con­ trolled the second set throughout. “That’s probably one of the best games we played all year. A shaky start at the beginning, I had to call a time-out at 0 and 6. They just needed to kind of forget who they were play­ ing and to just take a deep breath and play the game the way they’re taught to play. They did,” said Hastings head coach Vai Slaughter. The two teams battled back and forth early in the third set. Hastings led 14-13, but once the Vikings started to pull away the Saxons couldn’t slow them down. . “I told them before the match started, we’re the number one (Class) B team on the west side of the state,” Rowland said. “Everyone in front of us, the coaches believe, are better than us are oh the east side. We have got to go in with that confidence, because we’re not the most confident team. “We have to really play on our strengths. Charlie and Vanessa are our strengths and Gabie (Shellenbarger) can put the ball where we need it to go. She’s gotten stronger during the season and that has helped us tremen­ The Saxons’ Emmalee Yates tips looks dously.” . Shellenbarger finished with 29 assists. to get the ball deep as she dumps it over “I think we did a really good job of pushing the net during her team’s Class B District down the net and hitting the comers and real­ Semifinal loss at Lakewood High School ly working their defense,” said Smith. “Gabie Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) did a really good job of moving the ball around too.” “Hastings’ defense is excellent. That is Gracie Shellenbarger added six kills for the their strength, but they just don’t have enough Vikings. Reynhout had three blocks. Karly Morris led her team in digs with 25. power at the net. If they’re going to give us Gracie added 15 digs, Rebecca Kutch ten and the free ball they’re going to pay for it. That’s what keeps us in matches. We have an atti­ Gabie eight. tude, if someone gives it to us we’re putting it “I think there’s no way they’re going to let Hastings beat them first of all. It’s never been ' away, We better put it away.” Mary Feldpausch led the Saxon defense done and they didn’t want to be the first team with 15 digs, and got lots of help picking up to do it,” Rowland said. Hastings’ Katie Jacob gets her hands on an attack by Lakewood s Charlie Smith early in the third set of their Class B District Semifinal match Thursday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) . balls from teammates Grace Meade, Jillian Zull and Erin Goggins. Hodge, the Saxons’ 6-4 middle, led her team with five kills and also had four blocks. Goggins chipped in five kills from her setter spot for Hastings, and also had 13 assists. “(Janessa) in game three kind of turned it up again and got a few blocks,” Slaughter said. “McKenzie (Teske) and Emmalee (Yates) both were blocking the ball. Lakewood does a great job of playing the block and keeping it in play, but they were doing a great job of keeping it away from our back row all of them, Christy (Clark), Emmalee and McKenzie along with Janessa they were all doing a great job with it. Actually even Erin Goggins, I think she had a couple (blocks).” While Lakewood is still a fairly young team, Hastings was led by a group of seven seniors this fall Hodge, Feldpausch, Clark, Goggins, Jillian Zull, Grace Meade and Teske. “They did a really good job,” Slaughter said. “Erin and Mary, our captains this year, they’ve done a really good job working with some of them. We can spilt up in practice and I can count on Erin and Mary to run one court if I’m on another one. They just do a'really good job of staying focused in practice and being leaders. Definitely going to miss them.” Portland topped Ionia 3-0 in the other dis­ trict semifinal at Lakewood Thursday to earn a spot in the district final where it fell 3-0 to the host Vikings Saturday. Saxon senior Janessa Hodge cele­ brates a block early in the third set of her team’s 3-0 loss to Lakewood in the Class B District Semifinal at Lakewood High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ng Barry Community Introducing, Heal* Center - >Vnwi OPENING DECEMBER 16. From babies to retirees and everyone in between Barry Community Health Center is your patient-centered medical home providing: Physicals • Immunizations Well child exams • Counseling Immunizations • And more! Chronic disease management Welcoming new patients, all ages and most insurances including Medicaid, Healthy Michigan, uninsured and other insurances. 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Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team fell 3-1 in its Class C District Semifinal at Springport Wednesday. Pottersville started strong, winning the opening set 25-15. The Lions rallied from there, falling 25-19 in the second set before taking the third 25-23. Pottersville closed out the Lions with a 25-19 win in the fourth set. Olivia Ricketts had a big night for the Lions, knocking 20 kills. She also had 12 digs and an ace. Michaela Johnson added three kills and Katie Dixon two for the Lion team. Paige Coston contributed eight assists and Megan Bonney had six setting it up for their Maple Valley teammates. Leading the Lions in digs with 17 was Johnson. Taylor Medina added 13 digs and Bonney had eight. Emily Morris chipped in seven digs. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-11-20.pdf d7c11e09852767b4a0f45a38c1947d68 PDF Text Text DK approves cooperative golf Rene^.eu ar3uing jeopard^®® all of us See Story on Page 5 See E^1 See °11 Pave age44 Vikings face off m Class B semifinal See Story on Page 15 r <’• 804879110187 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 r“s». U ’ ‘•■•3s«'<4058.1S,. ' VOLUME 161, No. 45 ANNER 2014 ' ' PRICE 750 Jarvis to retire as clerk; judges will appoint successor NEWS BRIEFS Great American Smokeout is today The Barry-Eaton District Health '• Department is promoting the nationwide 38lh annual Great American Smokeout. sponsored by the American Cancer Society today, Nov. 20. The benefits of quitting smoking begin immediately. Research shows that while quitting is difficult for most tobacco users, people who use tobacco can increase their success in quitting with help. Quitters are most successful when using a combination of-therapies, including resources, such as nicotine replacement, counseling, self-help materials, and a strong support network of , family and friends. Resources available to residents include the Michigan Department of Community Health Tobacco Quitline. 800-784-8669? i or www mtchigan.gov/tobacco; . BecomeAnEX.org; the American Cancer Society. 800-227-2345, or www.cancer.org:; and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 5*17-5412624 record keeping in another county office, according to Jarvis, is causing her office to consider a change in its record keeping tech­ nology. Persons who become acquainted with the legal system in both its civil and criminal branches become clients of the county clerk because the office is the clerk of the circuit court. Since Barry County has a unified court, the office also has responsibilities for the dis­ trict and probate or family courts Tlie clerk also collects fines, court costs, filing fees, and arranges for the drawing of jury panels at the direction of the jury board. When one wants to sue one’s neighbor over a tree, the clerk’s office is where someone from your attorney ’> offices goes to file the papers. by Fran Favcrman ’ Staff Writer Twenty people have applied for the job of Barry County clerk, currently being tilled by Pamela Jan is. Jarvis submitted notice of her retirement, effective Dec. 31. Among the candidates to replace her are a sitting county commissioner, a county board candidate from the Nov. 4 election, a town­ ship clerk, as well as current employ ees of the county. By state law, the circuit court judge has the legal responsibility and authority for appoint­ ing an individual to sene the remainder of the clerk’s term. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell has asked her fellow judges to help with the selection. “This will be a consensus appointment. Chief Judge Bill Doherty and District Judge Michael Schipper and I will make the choice. I am hoping to schedule our first meeting to go over the applications this coming Thursday. I am hoping to be able to announce an appointment the week of Dec. 15.” Wired .administrator named interim principal at Lakewood High School County Clerk Pamela Jarvis Judge Amy McDowell Athens nominations due tomorrow ■ . The appointed candidate will serve until Dec. 31. 2016, when the term expires. An interim appointment followed by a special election to fill the post is not an option for the office. 'Fite incoming clerk will receive a salary of $62,775. Official notice of the vacancy was pub­ lished in the Nov. 15 Reminder, applications and resumes were being accepted by Judge McDowell’s office until yesterday. Nov. 19. Applicants for the position include Michael Barney, Jeanne Burger. Judi Chaddock. Lili Cheney, Michelle Collette, Lauric Ann Curtis, Randolph Haire, Sharon Keck. Elizabeth Lonergan, Kathryn Rollins lory, Mark Cain, Rachael Otto, Pamela Palmer, Melanie Smith. Patrizia Sordillo. Craig Stolsonburg, Tammy VanBelkum. Sarah VanDenburg, Susan Vlietstra and Sharon Zalewski. ' Anyone wishing to nominate a local resident for the local Athena awards must do so by Friday. Nov. 21. > Forms for cither the Leadership or Young Professional award must be com­ pleted and returned to the Barry County Chamber of Commerce. Awards will be presented at the cham­ ber annual dinner Jan. 17.2015 Additional chamber honors to be announced at the January dinner will include the Brick Award, Chamber : Member of the Year and the Distinctive Destination awards. ■ “Amazing accomplishments occurred in Barry County in 2014, and we can’t wait to celebrate them at the chamber annual dinner,” said chamber director Valerie Byrnes For more information, email info^mibarry.com or visit the chamber ’ office. 221 W. State St.. Hastings. Due to the First United Methodist • ’ Church in Hastings hosting events : ’ Wednesday, Nov. 26, the Hastings Fresh Food Initiative distribution will be at the Church of the Nazarene. 1716 N. Broadway in 1 lastings. The distribution will return to the First United Methodist Church Wednesday, ; D\C’or additional information, call the Bany County United Way. 269-945-4010. . s .Nr” 'X Sua"‘ ChnSUna5,theme is Ho . . ,.|king p.in In the Anyone inurtM U . annual event i'• (.||)b al)d |Jany T>k- ’^"I’rof Snmercearejo.... . . County ( l,a,nl j W|,ich is sponsored by hosting Bliss Clearing ' l-fo'1"1"10!’ able at the , S(„ Hastings, ingsroiaryco"12^.945-2-1-0- . . Applications are avail I office. 221 W. State ailjlparade"'bastthe chamber. b " I . • “This will be j consensus appointment.” s.'a^cd /-ct •udge Bill Dohctlxand District Jud^c Michael Schipper and I will make the cho«-v. 1 am hoping to schedule our first meeting to go over the applications this coming Thursday. I am hoping to be able to announce an appointment the w eek of Dec. 15” Elections may be the most visible duty, but the clerk has many other duties specified in Michigan law. The administrative post manages many functions’. The clerk is elected to a iour-ycar term in presidential election years. Jarvis was elected to the term she is leaving in 2012. Functions range from the records important to an individual, such as birth and death cer­ tificates, marriage licenses, and being the des­ ignated depository (or discharge papers of veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The office can participate in the selection of the tech nologics used to perform the services. For example a change in the technology for by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer Lakewood Superintendent Mike O’Mara announced last week that Dave Nesbit, retired Lakewood Middle School principal, w ill step in as interim principal at Uikewood High School. *1 appreciate the opportunity the Il-akewxxxl school board has provided me to w ork w ith the high school staff and students for the remainder of the 2014-15 school year,” said Nesbit. “I am eager to I nimliai izc myself with the programming and structures of Lakewood High School and to reintro­ duce myself Io my former middle school students and families. It is all very exciting to become a part of the higher level of teach­ ing and learning in the district.” High school principal Brian Williams recently announced his resignation, retire­ ment that will take effect Jan. I. 2015. Williams’ last day on the job will be Wednesday. Nov. 26. He will use vacation day s to finish out the remainder of his time. Nesbit retired from his position as Lakewcxxl Middle School principal at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. O’Mani said Nesbit will provide great continuity for the district. “He knows the students.” said O’Mara. “He’s had most of them in middle school. He knows the staff, and he know s the cvalu- Dave Nesbit ation process for staff. and he is vested in the community.” Plans are to begin the interview process for a full- time principal in the spring. “The pool for candidates will be much larger in the spring.” said O’Mara. Study shows ethgm©! redwees emissions Food distribution site changed Registration open for Hastings Christmas parade The office also issues concealed w eapons per­ mits for those who want to carry' hand guns. The county clerk is the paymaster for 300 county employees. The office also pays jurors* when a jury is required for a trial. Tlie office of the clerk controls three budg­ ets. The first is the overall budget for the office. In 2015 that budget is estimated to be $500,076 general fund dollars and covers the cost of salaries of six employees and office expenses. The second budget is the elections budget and is set at $35,800 for 2015; it is a budget that in a presidential election year will most likely triple. The third budget is the jury board budget. $22,000, which and funds the costs of getting jury' panels for trials and pay­ ing jurors in a trial. by Bonnie Mattson Staff Writer The estimated I.(XX) local people who fill their tanks with ethanol-based flex fuels can pal themselves on the back for the results of a recent Michigan State University study that claims such blended fuels have reduced car­ bon dioxide emissions in the country b> almost 1.4 million metric tons. “Consumers having a choice also helps bring down the price of gasoline,” says Carbon Green BioEnergy CEO Mitch Miller, who’s in good position to make that estimate of local drivers using Ilex fuels. It’s Millet’s ethanol plant in Woodbury' that’s helping those drivers produce the impressive environ­ mental and economic results. Carbon Green BioEnergy pnxluccs and distributes 50 mil­ lion gallons of ethanol into the local market each year The just-released MSU study was headed b> Dr. Bruce Dale and Dr. Seungdo Kim who examined the use of ethanol in gasoline between 2007 and 2012. The study began the same year that the Renewable Fuel Standard was passed, the measure that requires more renewable fuels to be blended into fuels used fur transportation. The MSU study concluded that, if the RFS were eliminated as is being presently dis­ cussed in Washington. Michigan would lose $260.5 million in economic activity from lower com prices; $172.8 million in econom­ ic activity from reduced ethanol production; and 288 jobs in the ethanol industry and gen- See ETHANOL, page 5 �" ’hur-HMy. November 20. 2014 - The I lasting® Barner Winter blast is mid-November surprise .■‘.’A Gusting winds blow Tuesday morning, the first snow day of the school year for all area schools. Thornapple Kellogg schools were closed Wednesday, as well. A red-breasted nuthatch seems oblivious to the snow Tuesday morning as it feeds on suet. Even some creeks and smaller bodies of water, like this pond on Coats Grove Road, were beginning to ice over by Tuesday. Normally the search for remnant corn in a harvested field in mid-November is easy picking for birds. Not so for this trio of mourning doves along Fisher Road in Hastings Township, working to conserve body heat during a blast of wintry weather. A mourning dove puffs its plumage to fight the cold Tuesday morning. The ther­ mometer hovered around 18. and the wind chill was near zero. EARLY HOLIDAY DEADLINE The Hastings Banner for Just two months ago just north of Hastings, pictured her * ? month ago, colorful leaves still Ji ’ A trees like that in the upper left t ng tQ flocks of seagulls were stavinn‘U.Osday. the water which even in the i.n °Se to would have been warmer tk Pper 3°s« temperatures. ' nan the ajr Monday, Nov. 24 at NOON Green leaves linqer n doned bird’s nest near an snow. eSt ou,l|ned b/? aban. a r’n9 Of �The Hastmgs Banner — Thursday November 20. 2014 — Page 3 Rutland begins zoning ordinance language revisions by Conslance ChccMriiinn Staff Writer With a feeling of relict ami accompli 'fo­ ment, the Rutland Township board turned in its zoning ordinance homework at its Nov. 12 meeting. After four years of finding inconsistencies and confusing descriptions within existing zoning ordinance documents, the board pre­ sented a cleaned tip. clarifying document for public approval. The proposed amended document is the result of efforts by the board to root out con­ voluted language and inconsistent descrip­ tions of Rutland’s land use designations and to replace them with descriptions that are. “in layman’s terms, less restrictive in descrip­ tion,’’ explained Jim Carr, township supervi­ sor. "This first phase of the zoning update proj­ ect begins a reorganization and reformatting of the content of the existing Chapter 220 ordinance.” stated Carr, "to produce a more logically organized and easier Io use zoning text document,” Supporting documentation and a revised zoning map were provided by the board iden­ Rural mailboxes stand covered with snow alongside roads covered with the sametify mg how consolidation reduced the town­ ship’s original 14 districts down to 10 without hindrance to individual property owners, and provided flexibility to allow for small busi­ ness opportunities to co-exist with residential properties. "Il eliminates the dual tax bills, the multi­ ple insurance policies, and the separate prop­ erty payments necessary with separate desig­ nations.” pointed out Carr. Examples of the revisions include chang­ ing, the description of Agricultural District (AG) to Agriculture'Open Space(AGZOS). Residential and Rural Residential (RE & RR) are now consolidated under the description Country Residential (CR). Routes 1-2 (RI&R2) are now identified as Medium Density Residential (MDR). Routes 3-4 (R3&R4) as High Density Residential (HDR). and Route 5 as Parks'Rcc.'Campiint (PRC). Commercial and industrial designations were also simplified with Residential Mobile Home (RMH) districts now re-named Mobile Home Commercial Residential (MHCR). Commercial districts I. 2 .3 & 4 references are now identified as Mixed Use District (MUD), Light Commercial (LC). Airport Commercial Ught Industrial (ACLl) and light industrial (LI or ACLl where applica­ ble). respectively. "We are not bringing the city out here to the country.” answered Carr to an inquiry by The sun breaks through the clouds and snbVz above an open field in Hastings Township Tuesday morninct four inches of snow , Pat Sharp. Algonquin Lake resident "Many of our residents have moved here. purcfonMi’d fell in the Hastings area Monday and Tuesday. Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo each received more than a foot of snow. five acres or more, to be able to keep large and small pets, including chickens, horses. These changes will not affect their ability to continue with those freedoms. ” 1 his ordinance amendment is our elfort in 'tying to mamt.iin a friendly growth within the township, as well as. a friendly atmos­ phere and to make our zoning terms easier to understand. The country atmosphere and lifestyles is maintained and nobody had to rezonc.” "We are basically consolidating and re­ naming the zoning districts.” added Township Clerk Robin Hawthorne, "we are not taking anything away from the people.” Ordinance 2014 150 addresses the difficult nomenclature used to identity zoning descrip­ lions and the first phase ol updating the ordi-, nance has been completed by the board. After . a second reading at the meeting, the ordi- • nance which addressed the administrative and ; land use designations, was approved to be ■ implemented 30 days after public notice. Carr moved on to inform that the Joint . Planning Alliance was still moving forward; with supplying water and sewer to the} Pennock property, formerly Ferris property,} albeit, at a crawl pace. "The hospital is still working towards t scwcriwater out there but very slowly,”; observed Carr. "I will be meeting with them tomorrow but. so far, they want to keep theJ process moving.” Carr also shared that the four furnaces.; installed in 1996 when the township hall was ; renovated, were installed incorrectly and all of the heat exchangers were rusted. One off the furnaces has already failed and was! recently replaced by the township at a cost of; $3,230. Three more furnaces will be installed • as approved with the hall’s planned expansion ! next spring. • Hawthorne noted that the election cycle was complete and that well over half of Rutland Township residents turned out. either in person or through write-in ballot, to cast. their votes, roughly 1.600 residents. After County Commissioner Joyce Snow; gave an update on commission activity. Carr} asked what the processes was for applying for, the county clerk position being vacated next I month by the retirement of Pam Jarvis. "How does that process work, will there be i a public announcement?” asked Carr. “11 know there are a couple of folks that would J like to apply.” • Snow replied that she did not know what i the process entailed and that any inquiries 1 and/or resumes should be directed to Judge i Amy McDowell. Carr added that he understood that the I process of installing a county clerk required \ an election of the new clerk, to which Snow « responded that she was not sure how it was ’ ■going to pluy out. Carr uddcd a fma\ eomnvcnt that the people of Barry County should be inv ited to apply. State's flags lowered today in honor of Barry County man Bones can tell quite a story by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters His teeth had no cavities, but they were heasily worn. He was about my height — some five feet, seven inches tail. He wasn’t petite, likely weighing around 160 pounds Long before his death, he broke six of his ribs. of them never healed, but he kept goingFive nevertheless. H A recent article in The Smithsonian Magazine details all this and more about Kennewick Man. an ancient skeleton found on the banks of the Columbia River in south-central Washington State in 1996, The occasion for the article is the publica­ tion of a 680-page book on Kennewick Man being released this fall by Texas A&M University Press. Carbon-14 dating indicates Kennewick Man lived about 9,(XX) years ago. His ancient bones have told researchers an interesting tale about the route the- first people to reach North America may have taken in their journey to reach our part of theBut world. first, some specifics about the man himself. People who study Ixmes closely can tell which muscles were well devel­ oped when a person was alive because ol the marks that muscle attachments leave behind. According to the piece in The Smithsonian. Kennewick Man’s right shoulder was very well developed. That indicates he likely >»ade a living Jhrowmg a spear with his right arm. nght shoul­ der even has a firaclure in ns vcxkt. per­ haps because he once Ihtesv • little too hard, like baseball pnehers do 'tmay have beet, bc^usel^vrigln; handed that the five nb; « never properly heakd It ken. As (be article sa)v, l»i’ bf<) w Js o|)e tough dude." A stone spear-point was embedded in Kennewick Man’s hip. It had a downward arc. perhaps meaning it was thrown from a distance. Looking at bone growth around the point, scientists believe he encountered that spear when he was 15 to 20 years old (Kennewick Man is believed to have been around 40 when he died.) The injury to his hip from the two-inch long point was sig­ nificant. Researchers think he must have been helped by other people to survive and regain his health. So although he was a tough dude, he wasn’t a lone wolf. Kennewick Man’s skull reveals still more injuries. He had two small skull frac­ tures, one on his forehead. Possibly he was in a serious fight. Another thing that might explain the injuries could be a bola. That weapon involves whirling a couple of rocks connected by a rope above the head. A miscalculation with a bola could have injured Kennewick man’s skull. ’Hie bonus question in anthropology is where Kennewick Man came from. The features of the famous specimen can be seen as an indicator that North America was originally peopled by coastal Asians who worked their way around what’s now Japan and Kamchatka to Alaska and then points south. That's a hypothesis that will no doubt be tested over time as other ancient bones are discovered and analyzed. Slay tuned. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington Slate University. Gov. Rick Snyder Wednesday ordered U.S. flags within the stale Capitol Complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff Thursday. Nov. 20. in honor of former state Rep. Carroll Newton, who died at age 96, Sunday, Nov. 16. at Pennock Hospital • "Carroll’s dedication to both his communi­ ty and our state helped lay a strong foundation to keep Michigan moving forward today,” Snyder said. "My heartfelt thoughts and con­ dolences are vv it h his family, friends and com­ munity." Newton was elected to the state House of Representatives in 1955 and served for 10 years, becoming chair of the Ways and Means Committee. Following his time in the legisla­ ture. he served as assistant auditor general to the state before he was appointed chief deputy state treasurer under Gov. Bill Milliken. Newton also served a decade on the Berry County Board of Supervisors and 57 years on the Barry County Telephone Co board of directors. He was a member of the Michigan Fann Bureau and a lifelong Mason. 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Tires 2000 Instant Rebate Ou select tires iVlifiJtiepufCiBamitia's™'*'’1 . j �Renewed arguing over health care reform jeopardizes all of us Bill Miller of Hastings shared this photo of a fox making its way through his yard. Miller took the pho!o Ffida, No, 14 i । . t. ki nMrs or our 4a1f member* that rcprcNcnts Barry Countx If vou have a photo to We're dedk-utinp this space to upbmopr.iph taken by '-.U ■ Ml 4W5S. or email new.- ■ ^..pirn- com. Please share, ptease seed .( to Neo s,or,n. I las tags Ban.cx 13. N. ' f •• „ :1,ul olllcr rv.k,,.,rl| „r an^^,n, include information such as where and when the photo was laMn. wno < * vutotai Do you remember? Opening Bell Bunner, June 7. 1956 Ground-breaking ceremony — W.O. Best (left), manager of the Hastings division of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company, is photographed by Leo Barth with Mayor John W. Hewitt, Chief Operator Alice Dennie, Mrs. Jason McElwain, widow of the manager of Hastings' telephone company, and W.A. Hall, furniture dealer and one of the first telephone business customers in Hastings, during the groundbreaking ceremony at 222 N. Church St., where the company’s new building to house new dial telephone equipment, is to be erected. The building and modern equipment are expected to cost $335,000. Have you met? A smile on the face of a runner is a rare sight but not if you see Carol Vogt putting in her miles. The nearly lifelong distance runner puts a smile into everything she docs, and as the programs and operations manager for the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, it's a valued asset. Though it’s nat­ ural. Vogt has used the smile from her earliest days as a cheerleader at Delton. Kellogg High School and in her work with the Kellogg Corporation for 20 years as a customer specific marketing and planning promotion specialist. Her friendly demeanor got tested only briefly during her Kellogg's days when she often played the role of Tony the Tiger, but company rules played to her strong suit “There's only three rules.” says Vogt of being perhaps the world’s most loved tiger. “You can’t talk, you have to be nice, and you have to wave to everyone.” That role came in handy when she learned that the position she now holds at the chamber of commerce was available just over two years ago. When she was hired, Vogt put the smile to work for all of Barry County. She does have a lot to smile about, including her husband. Dan. and her two sons. Elliott, a recent graduate of the Secchia Culinary Institute at Grand Rapids Community College and Christopher, a freelance photographer w ho also makes his home in Grand Rapids. Eor the warm welcome she provides everyone in Barry County and the friendly face she shows anyone who visits. Carol Vogt is truly a Barry County Bright Light — as well as being Grrmreat. My last DiY project: Renovating my bathroom. Favorite author: Jodt Picoult. She addresses so many social issues. Last time 1 was inspired: When Elliott graduated from the Secchia Institute. Best trip: Going with the whole family as pan of Christopher’s senior trip to Mexico. If I could have a do-over: I would go to college right after high school. Instead, it took me seven years to get a college degree. Mv hero: Elliott. He had a skateboarding accident and a trau­ matic brain injury; two surgeries within 12 hours and 30 days at Mary Free Bed Hospital. (Jullty pleasure: Sunbathing ... Ivecause 1 shouldn’t. Favorite movie: “Interstellar.” Pretty amazing. • Quality I most admire in others: Honesty. Behavior I despise in others: None. „ World’s great challenge: Sounds cliche, but peace and global wanning. , I as! time I apologized: yesterday. I avorite nicknames: Ell and Kwiw. Greatest runner who ever lived: Meb Kcllezighi. lie won the New York City Marathon in 2009. the first American winner since The pounding Democrats took earlier this month should have been enough encouragement for them to look for some peace in a foxhole somewhere. Now. they’re on the front page again following controversial comments from one of the architects they used to construct their health care reform initiative. Hie bickering is back on, and, if there isn’t a way to sidestep it, Americans face two more years of watching politicians totally misread what voters have told them and lock up wheels of progress by engaging in a sullen standoff no different than or effective as a playground snow­ ball fight. Republicans delighted last week in videos that surfaced of Jonathon Gruber, an economist al Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who said the health care bill crafted by DemiKrals passed because of the “stupidity of the American voter.” Gruber who. according to the Journal of Public Economics and the Journal of Health Economics, was heavily involved in crafting the bill, explained in the videos that Democrats needed to find a way to .sell the health care plan to the general public, knowing that, in reality, healthy people would be paying more so that sick people could get all the money. “It’s a very clever, you know, basic exploitation of the lack of economic understanding of the American voter.” Gruber said. The magazines also identi­ fied Gruber as a key architect of •Romneycare.’ the Massachusetts health care reform program instituted by thenGov. Milt Romney. A recent Washington Post article also reported thal Gruber was paid nearly $400,000 for his work on the Affordable Care Act and has received millions more for his work with the cur­ rent administration. According to a video released in 2012, Gruber characterized the plan as a “Cadillac tax.” which mandated that insurance companies pay the lax rather lhan passing it along to policy holders hiding the fact that the bill was nothing but a new tax. In recent months, politicians on both sides have voiced concerns with the pro­ gram, especially (he increasing costs that “nave come after President Obama vow ed that passage of the bill would help reduce costs. Republicans in recent days have been reminding us of promises made by the president such as, “if you like your doc­ tor, you can keep him,” and “if you like your insurance package, you can keep it.” But, employees covered under a com­ pany plan have been forced to change doctors, accept high deductible plans and pay more out-of-pocket expenses. Rccentlj, the Obama Administration reported that approximately 20 million Americans gained insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act, reducing the percentage of uninsured Americans from 18 percent to 13.4 percent. Yet, since the mid-term elections. Americans previously covered under employer health care plans have become disillu­ sioned with the Affordable Care Act due to the impact it has had on their policies. And, since the Democrats took a beat­ ing in the mid-term elections earlier this month. Republicans have turned their attention to repealing the legislation. Rather than calling for compromise and working together to fix the system. Republicans now look intent on creating an even bigger divide between the two parties. That’s what happens when one party is allowed to control the debate and the conversation — especially on an issue this big — because both parties aren’t at the table. Before we pile on the Republicans. What do you though, let’s remember that ^^ocra leader, were the ones w ho talked about the volume of pages in the bill w irc‘ legislators had time to lead or dige Those same Democranc Icadm forced passage of the bill so they cou d take credit for passing national health care Regardless whether the program would work, they got the job done. No . four years since the bill was signed n o law and its provisions have been ft y implemented, ifs become one of the most polarizing laws in history. It is not in the Republicans bes: inter­ est nt this point, however, to take the position that the entire health care bill must Ik scrapped. and Voters sent Republicans Democrats a message that they re not happy with the direction the country is going. They don’t like the rising costs of health insurance, and they re still con­ cerned over economic conditions and failure to improve the economy. “By every economic measure, we are better off now than we were when I took office,” said Obama Yet. there’s a grow­ ing number of Americans who aren t see ing the benefits. In fact, a key indicator of economic hardship was revealed m t e increase of the food stamp program, which is higher in every state than it was five years ago. Some experts suggest that the increase in the program is an indica­ tor of a continuing high underemploy­ ment situation. Now, the Supreme Court is preparing to take up the case to determine whether certain types of subsidies offered the Obamacare program arc legal. Due to the poisoned atmosphere in Congress, though, supporters of Obamacare arc concerned that Republicans will do what they can to kill the entire health care pro­ gram. rather than change provisions that aren’t working or are driving up costs. At a time when people seem more con­ cerned with their personal lives lhan on how legislation impacts them, it's impor­ tant that leaders from both parties work together to make the program work for all Americans. . Our president and Congress have reached an all-time low level of respect with the American people. That, for the most pan, has been fueled by the inabili­ ty of our leaders to solve problems that impact daily life. Our nation is facing urgent issues, such as immigration, insurance reform and the economy. Addressing each will take vision, compromise and cooperation if we expect sound outcomes. I'm afraid the positioning going on in Congress now- will produce a debate thal will result in even more confrontation and costly mistakes that will further divide our nation. . In one of the videos from Gruber, he mentions how Americans seem to be so busy in their own lives thal they’re not tuned in to what is going on in govern­ ment. In other words, we’ve become pawns in a system that responds to spe­ cial interests, rather than what’s good for the American voter. Former President John F. Kennedy once said, “Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.” If we expect to find common ground and the answers to the problems we face, then both parties must accept responsibil­ ity. In the end, that will lead to a better future for all us. Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-7Xd Graphics think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion noil v . question |»sed each week by accessing our website, wwwlhsii i> Ol”hc Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new A “^Uanncr.com. Muvsuun me following week 1982 (and no American has won ii since! If n>y life had «theme m,11R; |f(l Climb Advkc 1 (I give a younger person- \,i" ,,,u ‘’Jniistakes. own up to them, and move on. ’ ^mtt yotif1, My motto: Never, never, never u»v Barry ...... luist week: Firearm deer season o|xms Saturday, and numbers continue to decline from 868,(XX) hunters in 2002 to the last reported number of 686,(XX) in 2010. The average age of a hunter is 41. and the state ranks last in what one study calls the hunter-replacement ratio. Is deer hunting a dying sport? 59 % 41 % Yes No For this week: total this season? year s record �November 20.2014 - th 5 The Hastings Banner - Thursday, । Delton Kellogg approves cooperative golf Pr08ram with neighboring district Trappers, citizens need to be aware of vicious conibear trap Tb the editor: . Unfortunately, from personal experience, I address the need to address the lack of regulations regarding the placement of conibear or‘'quick kill" traps on private prop­ city Our family recently lost an 8-month-old. oO-pound German shorthaircd dog 40 feet from our property line to one of these baited traps. On commercial property and state land, stale laws regulate conibear trips by requiring a trapper to set it four feet of the ground or set m within dog- or cat-proof boxes. Currently, there are no regulations for these traps on pri­ vate property. The conibear trap is made to immediately suffocate and to crush an animal’s windpipe, thereby preventing suffering or escape. This is how our family dog died. I am not against trapping, and there is no fault here that lies with any one person. The fault lies within the system that docs not reg­ ulate traps on private property as it does on commercial and stare land. Tlie force of these trips could kill not only domestic dogs. Little children, who arc curious about everything, could incur serious injury. Everything happens within a split second. They might be called “accidents,” but the accident involving our family’s dog could have been prevented if regulations existed on these traps placed on private property. This is my hope and prayer. It won’t bring back our dog, but it might save others from heartache if I voice my concern. I know such regulations can’t be adopted without a long process, but, in the meantime, trappers who use these traps should warn neighbors who have dogs. Also, if allowing a trapper to trap on private property, contact surrounding friends and neighbors to warn them. 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Ommon Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry Canty $40 per year in adpinmg counties $45 per yea; eHcwbere Brett Burner Julio Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponselto Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box 0 Having, Ml 49O53-OCO2 SacoM Class Postage Pad at Hastings, Ml 49058 <■_r ranchers working Rcadines-, Carl Schoessel, DK interim superintendent, describe expect-ntrons to I with the 2014-15 * . noted that current cooperative sports pro­ r Nothing like break up grams between Hastings and Thornapple Instruction Grant and for c appointed as Content Area Menton for the the shock of an ea * sChoo| u... Kellogg schools in which he’s involved have That’s how Mond,^ mcmbcrs worked well and have been in place for 10 same school year. • • The hiring of Sharon Boyle as a pnrt^ warmed up lhc‘j5ln proposed 2 ^Netic years. . ; Director Mike Mol' S* ’n.nov««ve “This, indeed, develops long-term friend- production coordinator within h High ships between schools and students,” food service department, he «*“*'*" program with ” * ive Varv^ >n, 4,, 8n snips Between sent duties for Dakeitha Davis to full‘“"ci . vaX' in ' SchOeSSe‘ C0,"‘t The board unanimously approved a resolu­ 3-year old preschool program, and 1 u* s 8 nation acceptance of Delton Kellogg ! 1 tion supporting the formation of the coopera­ ’’tonntion of wiu not tive varsity/junior varsity golf program with School teacher Jennifer Delaphiano. alter DK’s position in 8■ « play, and wil| • Approval of the transportation depart­ the Martin schools and thanked Mohn for his actually accentuate bothvk?’? by pro" efforts to continue to provide opportunities ment Parent/Student Handbook for (he viding opportunity chools to par­ for DK athletes. 15 school year. . • The receipt of updates on buiIdtng expan­ ticipate in league p •’>• . Mohn also related that he and two other ••The Martin sch has already coaches had attended a Kalamazoo Valley sions; the auxiliary gymnasium and elemen­ approved the co-og Mid Mohn. “If Association Leadership Summit held Nov. 12 tary media center constructions are on sched­ the DK board OPP^^L;* W,l‘ fo™«rd the in Portage. ule, the new auditorium will begin construc­ submission to the 1 ’^an High School “Fifteen sophomore DK students, along tion in the Spring of 2015, new furniture for Athletic Association acceptance and with 15 students from each member KVA the Elementary will be arriving during the scheduling for the 20 f"' ’ “bool year. school enjoyed a great day of discussing lead­ Christmas Holiday break, and Consumers ••ft will help our gon iea™ be competitive ership and interacting with others students,” Energy has successfully re-located the guide by giving the athletes an opportunity to par­ reported Mohn. "Craig Hillier, a nationally wires off the new playground. ticipate in area comp01111?115• The report from Board president Angela known teamwork/leadcrship speaker for Board members questions who would be young people, energized the students with Basset that the Delton Community the host school in an ^ngement. how great information.” Foundation, with the support of the Barry eligibility requirement would be monitored, Additional items coming before the board Community Foundation, had met Saturday. and how transportation would support the included: Nov. 15 at the Delton Library. A strategic planner funded by the BCF assisted the newly program. • Schoessel offering congratulations to Mohn replied that DK wm remaip the host returning board member Andy Stonebumcr formed Delton Community Foundation with school and an invitational tournament will be and his welcome of Sarah Austin and Robert developing their mission statement, vision, hosted by Delton- Elig'bility requirements Houtrow to the board. Schoessel also and values, and fundraising goals. will remain consistent between the two noted with appreciation that district voters • Notification that the Rotary of Delton schools and all students will p|ay by the same, had also approved the continuance of the non­ had donated $1,050 from a raffle to the DK current regulations district and that Partners in Education finan­ homestead millage. “Transportation v,i" '"corporate .Martin • The announcement by the State of cially supported the third grade field trip to practicing al a nearby facility," explained Michigan that a online test called m-STEP Bernard Museum. Mohn. "and. if there is travel needed for com­ will be replacing the MEAPtest, in the spring. • The announcement that DTAC will be petitions, Martin will come to Delton and ride More information will be forthcoming, holding its fall play Nov. 20, 21. 22 at 7 p.m. according to the board. the bus from here. in the auditorium. “This is a win-win for the students while • Tlie approval of two letters of Agreement we develop relationships with other schools.” with the DK Education Association that ETHANOL, continued from page 1 eral economy. The reduction in carbon diox­ ide emissions since the RFS was instituted has totaled almost 1.4 million metric tons, the equivalent of nearly 300.000 cars. Miller, the CEO of the Woodbury plant, has spent 20 years in the ethanol business. He attributes Carbon Green’s success to the team running the plant and to understanding the commodities market, and a strong hedging program. . , The company purchased the Woodbury plant five years ago from a bank consortium after former owner VeraSun filed for bank­ ruptcy. Carbon Green BioEnerjy purchases com from 500 area farmers, putting $81,000 back increased use of com for ethanol is creating into the local economy, ft is estimated that deforestation. • “That is absolutely false,” says Miller, about a quarter of this year’s com crop in adding that studies actually show a decrease Michigan will be turned into ethanol. The MSU study also shows (hat farmers in deforestation in recent years. Carbon Green BioEnergy installed pumps growing com for ethanol use less fertilizer, which results in decreased greenhouse gasses, at the Woodbury plant last year. The plant is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. another boost for the environment. The company is currently running a pro­ “The Renewable Fuel Standard is very important and must stay intact.” contends motion called Yellow Hose, in which E85 flex Miller. Environmentalists have joined the oil fuel is being sold for SI less per gallon than industry in putting pressure on Washington, regular gasoline. Consumers can visit D.C., officials to reduce the amount of www.ycllowhosc.com for a map showing the ethanol refiners are required to mix into gaso­ 34 stations throughout <Mid-Michigan that are line. The environmentalists claim the participating in the promotion. State News Roundup Travel and business investment being promoted in China Gov. Rick Snyder is leading a state delega­ tion on a seven-day investment mission to China this week. The team will promote tourism to Michigan and build upon recent successes in attracting new job-creation busi­ ness investments during meetings with gov­ ernment officials, business leaders and news media in that country. “New business investment in Michigan from China has surged since we reopened relations there in 2011,” Snyder said. “China makes a great opportunity for Pure Michigan tourism with its growing middle class in a population four times larger than ours in the U.S. We see broad export opportunities for Michigan in China and will be working to expand on our recent successes in this realm as well.” While in China, Snyder will host media events in Beijing’ Shanghai and Guangzhou in addition to numerous company visits and meetings with government ofTtcials. He will promote tourism and Michigan business opportunities in each of the cities and meet with auto industry leaders at the Guangzhou International Auto Show. Snyder also will address Detroit’s emergence from bankruptcy with Chinese reporters. The state delegation also includes Michael Finney, MEDC president anj CEq. Kevin Kerrigan, MEDC senior vjCc pn.side’nt aul0. motive office; Lindsay Eister, MEDC chief of protocol; Brian Connors, MEDC internation­ al business development manager China’ Jeanne Broad. MEDC director, international trade management: Weiwet Lu, MEDC inter­ national trade development manager. China; David Lorenz. MEDC travel industry relahons and international markci manager; Emily Palsiok, MEDC managi dire» publtc relations, B.rgit Klohs. Thc Ri ht Place, president and CEO; Maureen * Detroit Regmnal Chamber. vi(;e of economic development. Matt Gibb, Oakland County, deputy county executive; Camille Silda, Macomb County senior economic development specialist; Allison Scott, execu­ tive assistant to thc governor ; Sara Wurfel, press secretary to the governor. Detroit turns a new page The ruling by Judge Steven Rhodes earlier this month starts a new chapter in one of America’s most storied cities. Detroit, birth­ place of thc American auto industry, wartime arsenal of democracy and home to some of the nation’s greatest musicians, starts fresh with thc judge’s approval of the city’s plan to exit bankruptcy. “People will long remember that when Detroit arrived at this troubling hour, its resi­ dents and'lcadcrs - with supporters statewide - started to pull together as one. Our stale has rallied around its largest and iconic city, ft is no longer Detroit vs. Michigan, but the embracing of Detroit, Michigan,” said Gov. Rick Snyder. “This day marks the end of the nation s largest municipal bankruptcy, resolved quick­ ly and successfully as a result of cooperation, compromise and a shared vision from many parties. And it offers hope to hundreds of thousands of residents who call Detroit home. The difficult process inspired an unprece­ dented ’Grand Bargain,’ he said, where phil­ anthropic and business communities joined with lawmakers from both parties to lessen the impact on pensions and extend vital serv­ ices. The court action will enable the city to put more focus on upgrading services to residents and businesses without the burden of an esti­ mated S18 billion in outstanding debt. Over the past six years, more than $10 billion has been invested in city commercial, industrial and residential developments. Recent MEDC investments in Detroit include the $650 million Redwings arena and entertainment district and the 3.3 mile M-l rail that will run along Woodward from Lamed Street in the Central Business District to Grand Boulevard in the New Center area. MEDC has also supported numerous brown­ field redevelopments in the city, including tlie Du Charme Place and Orleans Landing proj­ ects that will transform blighted properties near the Detroit River into new’ neighbor­ hoods. The recent expansion of Cobo Center will gain new opportunities with 23 hotels comprising 2,160 rooms thal arc now in the development pipeline. For more information. visit www.MichiganBusincss.org. GET MORE NEWS!1 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Local, home town service. Backed by Big City resources Discovery Jeffrey A Keown, AIF* Rohm M Welton David M Mudcnberg. CLU. Chl V*. AH ” (169) 948-9969 525 W. Apple St Hastings. MI 49058 wwwalhcoveryHn«ndaUk.cnm XljktS.-’i (IV CMC*. A«* J i r XWxt IINRA MK’ �y. November 20, 2014 - The Hastings Banner Worship Together Robert I- Stiller Carroll Cecil Newton ...at the church of your Weekly schedules of Hastings area chine available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 E. M-79 Highway. Nashville. MI 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517 ) 852-9228. Sunday service 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children’s min­ istry. youth group, adult small gtvrnp ministry, leadership trainme. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 70?$.Milo Rd., PO. Bos 44)8. (corner of Milo Rd. & S. M-43). Delton. MI 49046 Pas­ tor Roger Clay pool. (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service I OTO a.m to 11:30a.rn . Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p m. to 7:30 p.m H ASTINGS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Danny Quanstrom. Pastor. Sunday Schoo! 9.45 a.m Morning Worship Service 10:45 am.; Ex citing Service 6 p.m.-, Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 I:. Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose, Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ rer. Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices- 9J5 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 am. Worship Service: 6 p.m. Evening Service. Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 pm.. Wednesday, Family Night 6:30 p.m.. Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School. 10.45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 ji.ni. Worship Time 10:30 am. Youth activi­ ties call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev Ryan Wieland. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a m.. Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.m ) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes. Praise Band. Quilting Group. Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 am.-12 p.m), e-mail office^mei.net or visit vvvvw.countrychapel umc.org for more information. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E State Rd.. P.O. Box 273, Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone; 269-948­ 0900. Website: vvww.bfegatecc.com Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hast­ ings MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Main. Woodland, MI 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons Sunday Worship 9.15 am PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor, Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9;30 a.nt.; Sunday School 11 a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 pan.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINTS' ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:J5 a.m. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a m. Holy Com­ munion (each week) The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to'andrewatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Rev Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Bclson. Office hours, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. SundayMorning: 9:30 am Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal .served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young /Xdull Special Needs Group) (Oct thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify Cod, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 Exst Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 uni., Moniing»Worship 10:45 xm.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim(« cbchxslings.org or see our Website: www.cbchastings.org. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy, M-66 w>uth of Assyria Rd.. Nashville. Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.’’ For information call 616-731­ 5194. CHI RCH OF CHRIST Ml N. Michigan Ave,. Hast;og;. Phone 269.945-29,8. Sunday School 10 a m.; Wor­ ship 11 a-m. Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH • 7V: Expression of who Jesus is to the world around ut 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Asso­ ciate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pn»vided. Sunday School 9.30­ 10:15 am. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10.05 am.-10:20 xm. Worship Service: 10.30 am. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and z\dult Growth Groups Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy’s. 11.30am 4thThurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 am. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor MarkPayne. Office Phone: 269-.945.9574. Sunday, Schedule • Worship: 9 a.m. Tradditional & 11 a.m. Contemporary (Nursery Care is available through age 4); Adult Sunday Schoo! 10 am.; PrcK5th grade Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; UpRight Revolt Youth Ministry (6th-12th grades) 5:30­ 7:30 p.m. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves u FREE meal EVERY Tuesday from 5:00­ 6.00 pan. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover Gods Grace *ith us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 - Sun­ day Worship Hours 8:00 and 10.45 am. Sunday School, pre­ school - adult (« 9:30 am. Nursery Available. November 23 • Rehearsal for Christmas Program 9:30 am.; Men’s AA 7:00 p.m. November 24 Vision Team 6:00 p.m. Novem­ ber 26 - Word Watchers Bible Study 10 am. November 27 Thanksgiving - Church office closed. Location^ 239 E North FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Church for All Ages 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Pastor Case VanKcmpen. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9.00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:30 am. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery, Children’s and Adult Sunday School available. Visit us online at: WWWdiivtchurchhasiings ory JO 30 a.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Flexfab 1351 North M-43 HwyHastings 945-9554__ 945-4700 Roberta 4. Edwards Tobias St.. Hastings. 269-945-9414 or 945-2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey httpjzwuw.discovcr-grace.org Facebook: Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA Hastings. MI HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. Stale Rd., Hustings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. .Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. 102 Cook Hastings HAS I INGS. Ml - Robert L. Miller, age 88. of Hastings, p.Used away Wednesday. Nov. 12. 2014 at Carveth Village in Middleville. Bob was bont on December 28. 1925 in Mansfield, OH, the son of Leon J. and Fem L. (Herring) .Miller. He honorably served in the Army Air Corp as a staff sergeant of the 790th Bombardment Squadron 467th Bombardment Group from 1943 - 1946. Bob received his bachelors degree faun Bowling Green University jn 1951. He retired from Travelers Insurance Company in 1980. Bob worked in their offices in the Toledo, OH. Chicago, IL. Honolulu. HI and Reading. PA locations. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Fem Miller and daughter. Lisa Marie Miller, Gonzalez, Tolar. Bob is survived by his daughter, Robin (Dave) Cole of Hastings; grandchildren. David Cole of Hastings. Ashley (BJ) Mitchell. Adam Gonzalez; three great-great grandchildren, Elizabeth. Samantha. Christian; and other close family, Shelley (Kerry) Pelton, Brooke. Morey, and Jordan McGuire, Lori. Chris and Cory Marko, all of Toledo. OH. Respecting Bobs wishes, cremation has taken place and a burial at Ft. Custer National Cemetery will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospice, 1230 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our nt svww.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign thc online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. VERMONTVILE. Ml * Roberta (Bobbie) A. Edwards Tobias, age 73Vermontville, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 18. 2014. Bobbie was born on February' 19, 1941 in Bowling Green. OH. the daughter of Robert Edwards and Violet P Deal. She resided in Michigan for most of her life. Bobbie cnjoyed working in real estate and bartending. She worked at Disney World, really loved it and received her Mickey­ Mouse ears! Bobbie also enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards bowling and spending time with family and friend*Bobbie was preceded in dealb b* ber par; ents; daughter. Kim- erandson little Eric; and sister, Pam. ’b She is sunivc(1 her spouse. Kevin lobias; sons, Tom (Son)’“) L:nighre> °/ Ronda. Teny (Karol) Gib5011 l>f FL. Enc (DeelXs-s i Lhrey Spnngfield. oil; daughters roi.' (ftay) Cunningham of Clearmont. Fl '(? * ‘Svdgh of Hastings. Shmri Cams of v y mvilk: Hartman of Finlev''oi||- bro‘hcr- R“ndy DCi>l “'''^•ingstsev^SchiMren.tt.dgmat^ndehildrem ' $.ends- Elaine. Nancy. Bonnte; s|)et ia| 7 1 ky ami Sammy. Respcoiji)., (j.... Hhes. cremation has •“ken place. lcs . . visitation will be held on Saturdav i"10 Lr 22.2014 fn"" " 6 P ">- “• h’Burial will Elk’ OhiO“'“l«erXP,1,<;f 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 in 1^'^fowling Green. Arr<”)gcnicnK k ‘ • k.ch Funeral Home, please visit <MJr wV'^it w ww.ginbachlunera»bomc.net io J M‘,he onhne guest book ^^'’■--o.ten^^e.’ni^orthef.mt- JU On October 2. 1918, Archie and Luella (Willets) Newton welcomed their first bom son. Carroll Cecil, into their family. After a full and well spent 96 years, Carroll passed away Sunday, Nov. 16. 2014 at Pennock Hospital surrounded by many family mem­ bers. Carroll lost his mother at the age of 12 and took a lead with his father in raising his younger siblings. His keen interest and abili­ ty to learn led him to graduate from Hastings High School at the age of 16 in 1934. Although he was unable to attend college, he kept thal thirst for knowledge throughout his life. A couple of y ears after graduation, Carroll fell in love and married a neighbor girl. Edith Tobias, on June 18, 1940. He said she had the "blackest eyes Ic’d ever seen". Carroll and Edith remained married for 74 years until his death. As a young farmer, Carroll was approached one day by several gentlemen who asked him to run for Barry Township supervisor. He agreed, won the election and that became the defining moment of his life in politics. After representing Barry Township on the Barry County Board of Supervisors for 10 years, he ran. and was elected state representative. He served in this position for another 10 years and was named chair of the prestigious Ways and Means Committee. While in the House, he traveled from his farm near Delton to Lansing each week. •* In 1964, Carroll moved his family to Charlotte and served as assistant auditor gen­ eral to the state. In 1965, he was appointed chief deputy state treasurer serving under Governor William G. Milliken and Treasurer Allison Green. He held that position until January 20. 1981 when he retired after serv­ ing the State of Michigan for 30 years. Throughout his life he remained politically active in state and local politics and contin­ ued to farm, partnering with his son, Darrell, for several years Carroll received many recognitions over the years including Hastings High School Alumnus of the Year. He was a member of Michigan Farm Bureau, the Grange, was a lifelong Mason and served on the BarryCounty Telephone Company Board of Directors for 57 years. Carroll enjoyed trapping, hunting and fish­ ing. He bagged over 100 bucks in his lifetime and his fishing expeditions included catches of salmon, walleye, bluegills, snook and six to seven pound bass. Carroll and Edith were fortunate to have traveled to all 50 states with two of his favorites being Alaska and Hawaii. For many years they wintered in Long Boat Key, FL forging new friendships and wel­ coming family to visit and stay. Carroll and Edith lived in Barry Township. Charlotte and for the last 21 years at 6-115 Foster Road in Hastings. They raised six chil­ dren. Dwight (Mary F£arl) Newton, Judy (Don) Wooer, Jean Newton, June (Robert) Cribley, Joyce Snow (Alan Hanson) and Darrell (Kathy) Newton. They strove to teach their family thc value of integrity, respect and hard work. Carroll is survived by his wife; five chil­ dren; 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchil­ dren: two great-great grandchildren; brother. Laurel Newton; and sister-in-law, Donna Cullen;. . Preceding him in death were his son. Dwight Newton; grandson. Jesse Snow; granddaughter. Teresa Newton Harwvxxl; sis­ ter, Cosma Soya; and brother, Donald Newton. Funeral sen-ices will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. A luncheon will be served immediately following the funeral service. Interment will take place following thc funeral luncheon al Dowling Cemetery- on South M-37 Hwy and Tebo Rd. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choosing. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Daniels Funeral Home at 9200 Fast M-79 Hwy in Nashville. For further details please visit our website w ww.danielsfuncralhonte.net. HASTINGS. MI Donald Ervin Thompson, age 93, of Hastings, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 18. 2014 at Fhomapple Manor, where he had been lovingly cared for the last 18 months of his life. Donald was bom on March 7. 1921 at his family farm home near Clarksville and Freeport. He was the son of Lester and Emma (Ropp) Thompson. Donald attended school at Jennings Country School through eighth grade, then opted to stay home to work on the farm and squirrel hunt instead of going to high school. He spent most of his life farming beef cattle, crops, maple syrup and doing other farm related ventures, even in his last days won­ dering how the harvest was going for the farmers this year. Donald and his wife, Leona retired from actively farming in 1974 and moved to Alaska for five years, having fallen in love with that state after a hunting trip. Donald worked different jobs for a construction con­ tractor while there, but concentrated mostly on his fishing, which he had fallen behind on during his busy life. Moving back to this area, many will remember him by his desire to be fishing, winter or summer, and his little maple syrup setup he got back into. Donald and Leona Mesecar were married June 1, 1941, having been married 73 years. He enjoy ed the Godly love of Pastor Currie and other members of the First Baptist Church of Hastings, where he also was a member. Donald was a loving husband and father who greatly cqjoyed his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grand­ children. He is preceded in death by his mother, Emma; stepmother, Gertrude (Timm); fathe. Lester, and a granddaughter, Laurie. Donald is survived by Leona, his loving wife of 73 years; daughter, Karen (Michael) Livermore of New Mexico; son,-Darwin (Margie) Thompson of Alto; grandchildren, Tom (Mindy) Thompson of Lake Odessa, Tim (Sheryl) Thompson of Clarksville, Pam (Steve) Ries of Ada, Zachary (Shanda) Livermore of Lake Odessa, Todd Livermore of Lake Odessa. Amy (Rich) Fetterhoff of Homer. Alaska; great grandchildren, great­ great grandchildren, and three sister-in-laws. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A one hour visita­ tion period will precede thc funeral service from 10 until 11 a.m. A luncheon will be pro­ vided at the First Baptist Church, following the service. A graveside service for the fami­ ly will follow the luncheon at Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a memorial contribution to the First Baptist MI 49058309 E W00dlaWn Ave- Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam- HASTINGS PUBLIC library SCHEDULE • Hursuay, Nov 'M m • enjoys ’’The Magnific/nl Memories Brynner, 4:30 p.m. Seven. starring Yul Friday. Nov. 22 — . gets ready for Thankstor> ,imc of the Holid;iv pf!V,n^ 10:30 « m.; Joday, drop in at the fibra™ Ex.chanEc M^s tonn ar^ Plck up an entry luesday, Nov. 25 — b«M tutoring. 4;3o (O 5-in*017 thncs’ >oun^ ’ J;enealogy club, 6 io'q' ’ Opcn cbess. 6 to �.to cd SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Repte5e,1tative payees have specific responsibilities .Hkecurity.gov/pubs, and ”When aI ww w.s<k . I MJnaginl! Their Money” a: People Need Ik J • ivee Social sociulicciin >4 Spiels to deterSeeunty "ill ",,rk„'.ded .,nd who would be » v«t>tiil\1,nri| ’ person’s eligibility for benefits or the pay­ Social FamilyfacialiM ment amount. Novenit*' Month, a • Complete a yearly report of how the funds time to thtt^ iC yf lh A .dl of the 1X(> were spent (this can be done online). pie who „ of S1,.n l,,nu-d- It you han­ II )ou know somebody who receives Social die the ''^SociallS: ^ives Security nr SSI benefits who is not able to benefits inj' v need h' * "r >°" k"<>w manage his or her own finances, the best someone »<* nla) P managing his or thing you can do is become familiar with thc responsibilities of a representative payee and consider becoming one. A KpN<'s-eSe k ~c -ho To learn more, read our publication, ‘‘A receives S^’3' « Supplemental Guide for Representative Payees.” available Security lncof c Pf‘ on behalf of a per­ son not ^^pn-’senuuk"8 the fumk on his or her own A P e Payee makes sure an individual5 1 • . arc met by using Howard Edward Moore HASTINGS, mi - Howard Edward Moone, of Hastings, passed assay on Thursday, I°841 **’ 2°14 al Thomnpplc Manor ut l^c aPe He was bom on September 30, 1930 in Hastings, to Vem and Mary Marie O' inkbinder) Moore. Howard was a hard forking family man who loved his grandkids and camping. He was a very giving person 'vho opened his home to all who needed help. He was formerly employed at Keeler Brass in Lake Odessa and started working at Viking Corp, from 1953 until his retirement in 1992. He married Margaret Curtis in 1951 and ended in her passing in May of 1991. In April of 1992 he married Hazel Raymond and she survives. . Also surviving arc his children, Howard (Mary) Moore, Jr.. Steve Moore and Frank (Colleen) Moore; stepdaughter, Nancy (Glen) Raymond; six grandchildren and 11 great­ grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his sib­ lings. Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place. Howard’s family received friends on Tuesday. Nov. 18. 2014 at Lauer Family Funeral Home-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Thomapple Manor or Great Lakes Canng Hospice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Please visit www.lauerfh.com and share condolences for How ard s family. over in an acc«unt or via sav­ ings bonds forlhc behenc’ary’s future needs. As a rcpt*5<nW. c Pa>cc’ you must: • Know’ ll* person s needs .so you can decide the bcsl J° ,ncet those needs with the benefits l*0’^ , . . Be rcspo’1-,0r IcU,nR Social Security know about any changes that may affect the Marriage licenses Joshua Ray Lloyd, Hastings and Kimberly Nicole Morris. Hastings. Jarard John-Dav id Allison. Kalamazoo and Julie Lynn Rounds. Kalamazoo. Michael Jeremy Thompson, Hastings and Angilynn Ada Mitchell. Hastings. Rex Virgil Nauman, Dallas. TX and Rosalinda Francesca Luna. Dallas. TX. A: Q 6 3 V: Q 9 ♦; K Q 7 Z ” 4: K 10 7 4 4: KJ 10 9 7 V: 8 6 5 ♦: 9 8 ♦: 9 5 2 EAST SOUTH A84 T. 10 ♦: A J 10 6 4 4: J 8 6 3 4:5 2 V; A K J 7 4 3 2 ♦:5 2 4k AQ i. v„„T,l is the public affairs specialist Sih ml . Ml ^25 or via email St. NE. Grand Rapids Ml -* fc» xonda.vanlilfwssa.gov. and John Deming of Grand Rapids. Weighing Maxwell Lynn, born at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 15. 2014 at 11:53 a.m. to Heather and Matthew Schultz of Battle Creek. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. X lbs. and 0 ozs. and J9 inches long. * r♦* « Fcnix Eli. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov 9. 2014 at 11:34 p.m. to Breanna Stewart and Steven Pavlovich of Vicksburg. Weighing 5 Sophia Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 28. 2014 at 8:26 a.m. to Katelyn VanMeter and Paul May 11 of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. NORTH WEST .■ Newborn babies clothing and shel­ ‘ d «v»ng any money left the money 1° ter for the mine if a payee is ,..ina(4(y best suited to act in thal capacity lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 inches long. Jaden Maxwell, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 28,2014 at 9:46 p.m. to Jacqulynn Trann of luike Odessa and Jordan Trann of Belding. Weighing 7 lbs 5 oz.s. and 20 inches long. Liam Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 5. 2014 at 6:32 p.m. to Venessa and Scott Haire of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 1/2 ozs. and 19 inches long. Adalyn Dnllic, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov 9. 2014 at 5:01 a.m. to Jamie McVeigh and Corey Gilbert of Galesburg. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 18 inches long. Lcnix Alyze, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 8. 2014 at 12:11 a.m. to Heidi George IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO Oaklee Payge, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 10. 2014 at 3:03 pm. to Kaytlyn Krohn and Jerry Plank III of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. Kayla Ramie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 11. 2014 at 8:09 p.m. to Harold and Esther Yoder of Dowling. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. Tarn Leigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 12, 2014 at 9:24 a.m. to Tyler Spitzer and Shaw nie Aschine of Charlotte. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. Jaxson David James Krebs, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 10, 2014 to David Gene Krebs 11 of Freeport and Janac Juanita Skidmore of Hastings. Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner ads suffer^!.internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, . required hospitalization ora loved one died while taking Xareito between 2011 and thc present lime, yqu may be entitled to compensation. U.S.O.p»rtm«nroMgricultur« ^AUCTION Tuesday, December 2 - ONLINE ONLY Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727 Government Owned • 27 Homes Throughout Michigan Dealer: West Vulnerable: Both Lead: . 5? www.USDAHonnesAuction.coni North East South Pass Pass Pass 5f 4V Dbl Tuesday, November 25 - ONLINE ONLY West !♦ Pass Pass TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT Pass “Double, double, toil and trouble," chant the three witches in William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth. Their incantations spell gloom and doom for Macbeth and those around him. While bridge players do not rely on chants or incantations against their opponents, still they have a useful device at their disposal when they feel that their opponents have bid too high Tlie use of the penalty double can bring rewards to discerning bridge play ers. In today’s hand. West opened the bidding with twelve high card points and bid the fourcard diamond suit first. North with nothing passed. East with five good diamonds used the 2f bid as a forcing bid, promising five diamonds and ten-twelve total points. South with a long and strong heart suit pushed the bidding up quickly by bidding 4V. East pushed back to 54 Here is where South heeded thc witches’ advice as East had just put their partnership in hot water. South was wise to double 5f, especially when he knew thal East/West were vul- ^Whcn North led the 5? as the opening lead, West as declarer knew, once she saw the dummy hand that East placed on the table, that she had a number of losers. While there would be no diamond losers, there looked to be one heart loser, one club loser, and two spade los­ ers That would be costly as down two doubled and vulnerable would yield a minus 500 points and a huge loss. Minus 500 points is never a winning score unless North/South as vul­ nerable can make a 4? contract. The question then becomes this: can North/South make 4T °nOn this hand, if South steals the contract al 4V, he will be unable lo make the contract. He will lose one spade, two diamonds, and one club for down one. If East had been sharp, she would have doubled the contract of 4V. and collected 200 points since North/South were also vulnerable It would have been East/West who would have been doing the smiling with a nice 900 ooint gain since they cannot make 5f on this hand. Ridding up to the four and five level in a competitive auction is dangerous sluff. While . • a worthy goal whenever possible, there has to be some caution al times; the bidder 8amtLnnt cel carried away with the prospects of making a game. Remember to make a game must nt t East/West would have needed 29 points together. While we can sec by count­ in a n?,n0^. t’s ourselves, East/West have 22 high card points between them while ing the P? ,g Hiose arc pretty telling numbers. Someone is going down on this hand. North/Soutn doubled for a loss on this hand. East pushed too hard and South was i t ) brakes. East should have doubled South for trying to interfere. Irtstead should have pu auction and forgot to use two of her basic tools of bridge. She for- For All Your Tent Rental Needs Tables and chairs available. E Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 Stan Hause 11/18/40 - 11/20/13 We’ve oRcn shed u tear over » very lonely yenr When uring ’Farmcodc” to do u tusk It doesn't work good without our Farmer to ask There ummi much you couldn’t do That'* one reason why we loved you Our memories of you ure clear : And that rnnkeA U5 feel you’re near \ You a5kcd God for help, und he took you that day Now we're trying to understand why it hud to be that way We all loved you in our way So much more than we can say. Love. Wife Donnu. Nerry. Stew & Katie. Jeremy & Cody > Eas1 was caught up, m got to count uiv r cyen lhoUgh each time they gave equivocal messages to Macbeth. The witches na £ (hc wonJs lhat the witches were sending his way. The message here He always mism up tjie points. She knew that when West opened, West promised is clear. East had n -nls p4LSt had 10 high card points. Combining the East and West at least 12 high car i lcam had the preponderance of points with 22. North/South hands, we see that t ie■ in hand musl makc North/South pay by dou- 1A„ $10,000 „ GUARANTEED prize board EVERY FRIDAY K SATURDAY • SESSIONS BEGIN AT 6 PM a - edited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, (Gerald Stein, an A(r Visit FheKeep^iGninoHotel .com and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: teaches bridge[ ounnmiCMitan.Max>p<>t.eam) http:/ll>etierhridg‘-i''t’arr> ' WANTED HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING™ < I A select number of homeowners in your area I will be given the opportunity lo have a lifetime I Erie Metal Roofing System installed on their I I home at a reasonable cost. C k Call today to see if you qualify. 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West Berlin Church on Portland Road, thc VFW in town, andseveral spots will have food items. The Memory Tree program at the museum Thursday was well attended. Most of thc trees "ere already adorned with ornaments from ^ier >cars of the program. In total, more than 700 ornaments were listed in the printed program. A team of volunteers was on hand to hang the 2013 and 2014 ornaments on a bare tree. Members of the audience were invited to take part as available. At the close of the pro­ gram, thc group sang “Silent Night” to initi­ ate thc Christmas season. Refreshments were provided by Kenn Tidd of Koops Funeral Chapel with assistance from Thelma Curtis and Phil Bartlett. The group lingered longer and enjoyed finding certain baubles on the earlier trees. It is a colorful sight to sec eight trees loaded with many colors of ornaments matching in size. At last week’s meeting of the Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church. Christy Ericksen, retired administrative assis­ tant, spoke of her years’ long quest for family history, which involved thc Hazel and Ericksen families. In the many months of her research, she used several holdings of the county genealogy society and even learned to read Swedish in order to translate church records from Sweden. She corresponded with many relatives and asked for their stories and memories. She then began to write the stories she had heard and read and compiled three books complete with photos. Thc refreshment committee served baked apples and other tasty items. Thc Alethians of Central United Methodist Church met Nov. 11 in the church fora video presentation by thc Jordan Lake Trail Board, represented by Bill Hudson and Carolyn Mayhew. They were happy with thc new morion of support by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Thc project involves two and two counties, townships, one vt 1 ‘|Kcn purchased in Sixteen acres of land has ‘ on 3 in order for the trad to c Larwood Woodland Township t‘ school. It uses school property at the mi< • Lakeside village streets. ^vewap ‘(0 bui|d a Cemetery. There is a . n Lake to boardwalk along Hie sh0I\?^ ..hj S|,OUI<1 avoid use of a private dn« ll>« reduce the dangers ot the^cross O using the shoulders ol M-50 ando her ro. for their practices. It should abc g route for walkers and bikers to g w;tbout die school and high school from being on any mads except to eros M-» ■ Ionian Lake Highway. Ute Shettetys ana Carstens served refreshments. the Alethians will attend a school musica event and share a meal afterwards. The overnight snowstorm Monda>. changed many planned events, Tuesdy Fresh Food Initiative from Feeding Amen was cancelled. Their semi-truck was to come to thc parking lot of Central United Methodist Church with a load ot free tood. The Tuesday meeting of the Tn-Kiver Museum group was canceled for 1 e Blanchard House nt Ionia with its holiday tea hosted by the Ionia Count Historical Society. The Thursday evening turkey dinner at Central United Methodist Church was can­ celed. Likely thc seven turkeys were already purchased. Snowblowers came out in force Tuesday morning. It’s time to get out the earmuffs, galoshes and boots, the gloves and hats. It also was time to get those screens replaced with storm sashes. There is a steady exodus of people headed for Horida. or Arizona or other points south. One couple from Johnson Street drove to South Bend Sunday expecting to visit their daughter until Tuesday morning and then head out for the Southwest. Dozens of geese were clustered on the northeast comer of Jordan Lake Tuesday. Tlie atrium and camp on the new library' are now finished. Tlie rear wall has decorative clocks. The front will have a brick wall. Financial FOCUS burnished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD JONES Charitable giving pays off... for everyone Americans are pretty generous — in fact, 83% of us donated money to charitable organ­ izations last year, according to a Gallup sur­ vey. And now that we*re entering the holiday season, charitable giving well may be on your mind. Your key motivation for making chari­ table gifts, of course, js lo jR.|p those organi­ zations whose work is meaningful to you. However, by supporting these groups, yOU can also make life less "taxing” f°r yourself. Specifically, by making charitable contri­ butions, you may be able to receive some valuable tax breaks. To claim a deduction, though, you need to itemize your taxes, and you need to make sure that thc organization you’re supporting is qualified, from a tax­ deductibility standpoint. If you’re unsure whether a group is qualified, just ask to see its letter from the IRS. (Many organizations now post these letters on their websites.) ’ Here’s how the charitable tax deduction works: If you give $200 to a qualified charity, and you re in the 25% tax bracket, you can deduct $200, with a tax benefit of $50, when you file your 2014 taxes. Consequently, the net “cost ’ of your donation is just $ 150 ($200 minus the S50 tax savings). Of course, y ou are not confined to making cash gifts. In fact, if you donate certain types of noncash assets, you may be able to increase your tax benefits. Suppose you give $1,000 worth of stock in ABC Company to a charitable group. It you’re in (he 25% brack­ et, you’ll be able lo deduct $250 when you file your taxes. And by donating the ABC stock, you can avoid paying the capital gains taxes that would be due if you had eventually sold the stock yourself. Keep in mind that if you want to deduct your contributions for the 2014 tax year, you 11 need to make your gifts by Dec. 31. nc more reminder: Retain your paperwork. . you made gifts totaling over $250 to any single charity — or noncash contributions of any items worth over $500 -- the IRS requires written acknowledgments for your contributions. If you want to take a longer-term approach to charitable giving, while incorporating your gifts in planning for your estate, you might. want to consider establishing a charitable remainder trust. Under this arrangement, you’d place some assets, such as stocks or real estate, into a trust, which could then use these assets to pay you a lifetime income stream. When you establish the trust, you may be able to receive an immediate tax deduction based on thc charitable group’s "remainder interest” — the amount the charity is likely to ultimately receive. (This figure is determined by an IRS formula.) Upon your death, the trust would relinquish the remaining assets to the charitable organization you’ve named. This type of trust can be complex, so to create one. you’ll need to work with your tax and legal advisors. While the tax benefits associated with charitable giving are significant, they should not, ultimately, drive your gifting decisions. You should also consider the effect your gift will have on thc other areas of your estate considerations — so make sure you commu­ nicate your plans to your family members. In any case, though, be as generous as you can this holiday season and in the years to come. Your generosity will be a rewarding experience — for everyone. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Township Hall at 885 River Road. Hastings, a Public Hearing on the proposed 2015 Township General Fund and Library & Sewer Fund Budgets will be held during the regular meeting. The Board may not adopt the proposed 2015 budgets until after the public hearing. The proposed property tax rate to be levied to support the proposed budget will be discussed at this hearing. A copy of the proposed budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, will be available for inspection by appointment with the Clerk. Anita S Mennell. Clerk 269-948-9690 office clerks hastingstownship.com Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the town­ ship clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing. This notice posted in com­ pliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) MCLA41.72a(2)(3) and with thc Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).’ ojajjvh NOTICE The Barry' County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on tlie following Boards/Commissions: . ing, squash, com, cranberry salad and numer­ ous pies. "One of our primary' purposes is that peo­ ple have a place to come where they can have City of Hastings HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING Position Available: Secretary/Receptionist This part-lime position serves the public and City staff by answering the telephone and greeting visitors to City Hall. Will also type tetters and other documents, assemble meeting materials, xml pnn ide general office clerical support. Good computer skills, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, excellent interpersonal skills, high school grad­ uate. and some prior office experience expected. This is a part-time position working 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM week­ days with no benefits. Minimum starting wage is $11.78 per hour. An application for employment may be obtained at City Hall. 201 E. State St., Hastings. Michigan 49058, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, or by phone request to Tina Maurer Deputy Clerk, at 269.945.2468. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Application review will bevin November 24,2014. b ‘ _ Thomas Emery City Clerk/Treasurer City of Hastings Position Available Community Development Specialist Thn ritv ol Hastings Is accepting applications for a part­ time immunity Development Specialist. Appl.cat.ons Resource Conservation position and 1 Real Estate or Development interest position) positions) BviJdiDjLAulliflrib! < 1 position) ffplral DisB>trh Administrative Board (1 Citizen at Large position) flharilon ParicUlMc^LMMfiguniJEted (5 Citizen at Large positions) (I Communications Media position & 1 Citizen at Large) Cilbcn at Ur#e Pelion) 1 CiUzcn at po,‘^0<,n, position) will be accepted until the position is Nied. Tlin celoctod candidate will serve in the Community foment Department assisting the Community Dovefopment Director with project development grant WHUnn and administration, record and file management ma keting community relations, promotion and other functions of the department. Thn candidate shall attend and participate in deve.opnu. . Corams, attend merchant and stakeholder meot£®nl P »ate and publish marketing materials and press reu' es and research funding opportunities. The posiS ^'reouire researching, grant writing, budge ting. L°? W'"„ 'Scheduling, and organizing skills Must be wmStnt with computers, the use ol social media, and K ued in writing and a great communicator Asxssactes?? SEDanrZ yea' 0 practical experience working in the &mnl community development or outreach and pro- Or ° ^velopment desired. U Gener>1 PUbHC and 1 S°,ld WaSk Indushry P°sition) U C,U2en 81 Urge P0SUi°n) ° P°‘,,,On’ mUlt —STOCKS----- The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Altria Group AT&T BPPLC CMS Energy Corp Coca*Co!a Co . Conagra Eaton Family Dollar Stores Fifth Third Bancorp Flowserve CP Ford Motor Co. General Mills General Motors Intel Corp. Kellogg Co. McDonald's Corp Perrigo Co. Pfizer Inc. 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You should con­ sult your attorney or qualified tas advisor regarding your situation. 3 "Uran> . b • obtained at the County Administration Office. 3rd floor of thc Applications may be < Hastings; or and must be returned no Courthouse, 220 u. Wedt'R5jay( December 17.2014. Contact 269-945-1284 (or more later than 5:00 p.m- o information. ^r^TnSViXra'I^ M? mum of 20 hours pur week. aximu hiii inb description are available An app,|Ca',on,, ni Hastings 201 East State Street, upon r^Uf-hioar/ 49058 Questions regarding this Hastings. nould to John J Hart. Community K?' Duector. 269-945-6001. Commumty Development Director 77’30676 fellowship,as well as food.” said organizer Margaret Hollenbeck. “We hope. (oo. it will be a time and a place for people to come and feel grateful on Thanksgiving." Tlie meal, which annually draws about 200 diners, will be served from I to 3 p.m. There is no charge to attend, though free-will dona­ tions are always accepted. Diners are asked to call either Hollenbeck, 269-945-4701, or the church. 269-945-9574, to reserve a seat. Special situations can be accommodated with a pre-meal phone conversation. "Hopefully, every thing will fall together as it usually does.” said Hollenbeck. Shakespeare comedy by Hastings students begins tonight A cast and crew of more than 50 Hastings High School students are preparing to present William Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream." The HHS production places Shakespeare’s classic comedy about starcrossed lovers and mischievous fairies smack, in the middle of the roaring 20s New York City and Central Park. Students have been combining their acting talents and behind-the-scenes skills to put together an entertaining show, said director Lisa Pohl. They have been creating costumes and set pieces, learning to operate the lighting and sound systems, as well as honing their creative talents on stage. The shows will take place at Central Auditorium beginning at 7 p in. Thursday, Nov. 20; Friday, Nov. 21; and Saturday, Nov. 22. Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for stu­ dents and seniors. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time at the middle school, high school and Central Elementary offices and at Miller’s Carpet and Furniture (107 g Woodlawn, Hastings). Tickets also will be available for purchase at the door on the night of each performance. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Cali 945-9554 for more information. �Thursday. NovcmWx 20. 2014 -Page 9 , iirc"' nie a . . k..„, beef. Will H»‘in Mr "ad <>f f Z (■ him J0 cts for h U r . W.|Cw, him »cnd it to h <° «.h.x>| year. W» 1 They ...me here. M£.f baby s fl look back at the stories and columns on local lilstorg In the Hastlnos Banner Brigham’s 10 Lcl today. What a M 01* • n.f baby they ftav„ pretty c 2 c 8ot- ^Uivehnd l^to- John tieback here >" h mc lonl h h re Leta and lanra smyed * |(X)k |nt We .|| l<,M";.^ nhe^veSinXV ; turning she is a going > * f my grey Waisl .. 5 then Mrs. Cahill^ ..opped *n to see ih« , 8 this afternoon. We Car£*c?? BflGK THE PAGES -"^S^rdrcss »»•-•e,"^.^«hab^;,hnird the horse in the bamP io Mrs. Cahill's. She tried n>> d °n and she changed the sleeves tn X and she cut out a dress for £ Cahilr’ Brown. I had to so to Mf's 3 times today. Mr. Ranney he*J over . Ib. of sausage of him 12 c*here.I inn Thurston here. U Lora hen:. I stopped to Mrs. Wilc£ Jand saw Kate Freeman and Martha Carter 1 saw R,„h Turpenning and Mrsn. I went to Cairns'. I got 3 blue cups ana saucers and to great big blue dishes to Jo,in Uaims. I did not pay for them for he had not got his bill of the things. I rode down toi^el,,cs with Birdie where, as well as who has paid her. • and Frances and IxU Lorn walked and Hannah divorced her first husband and staid all night. Mrs. Lafaye11 Wilkenson mar­ also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or ried James Wilkinson. He has got what reverted to Falk as her surname. She died money she had, then he L’" "crJan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. Die full diary is the property of the Bernard Wednesday, Nov. 18 Museum, and copies are available. This is It is colder today. If rained last night and provided courtesy of the museum. some today. Leta and Lora went to school. Nettie and Mrs. Wilcox is a cleaning out Munday, Nov. 16 Nettie’s butry overhead. 1 made the beds and It is a beautiful day. Iva is a washing. I went washed the dishes and got a letter from to J. Cairn’s and sent three Prairieville William Collier’s wife. William Collier is Prayers to Mary J. Steptoe. Detroit City. sick, he walks with his crutches. He can’t Becker Co.. Minn, and got a sample package never work any more. They have got him of coffee grain and got a book for the girls for home. His board and nurse and doctor’s bill Christmas. “Child’s History of the United will come to near 500 dollars. Nettie has States” 30 cts. and paid John Brigham 2 dol­ made a chicken pie for supper. It is real nice. lars for 12 of my photos and got 20 cts. worth Pie made of part cream. Mrs. Wilcox and I arc of peanuts and candy and a bottle of both here tonight. It blows and is stormy and Chamberlin’s Relief 25 cts. to George Kent’s is lots colder. Hat and Hal Belengcr was here and 1 paid 25 cts. to Mr. Drummond for some today to see Dock. Her boy is sick. He has the Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XXXIX lS a contin"ation of the diary kepi by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896 le was bom in Courtland County, A'.K, and ^ht ? M‘fhigan age 5. She lived in ^chland and Middleville, but spent most of lV7//r v and her husband . .a,n Falk had four children, two of whom 1 Their daughter Frances mar­ ried aMerlau, and their daughter Nettie marned Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by ™eir. , nan,cx: B^die Merlau. Willie Xterhiu. Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde andRankin Hyde. She calls'her son-in-law. Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock.'or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan is her new "hired girl." Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities ’nhandwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, rec ording what she paidfor various items and NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE LEGAL BARRY TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF BARRY TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: . PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of Ordinance No. 65 which was adopted by the Township Board of Barry Township at its meeting held November 11, 2014. A summary of the Ordinance follows: 1 SEGWML SECT10±L2. I SECTION 3, SECTIONS SECTION 5. SECTIONS. SEGI1QMX SfiCIlQN.5. SEGIOL2.. SEGIIQN-1Q- TITLE* This Ordinance is entitled as the “Barry Township Dangerous Buildings Ordinance". DEFINITION QF TERMS, This section sets forth the definition of various terms used within the Ordinance. PROHIBITION OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS. This section makes it unlawful for any owner or agent thereof to keep or main­ tain any building or part thereof which is a dangerous building as defined in this Ordinance. NQI1GE^EJ2ANG£BQ12S_^^ This section sets forth provisions for the issuance and service of a notice of a hearing on whether a building or structure is a dangerous building. • DANGEROUS BUILDING HEARING OFFICER: DUTIES: HEARING: ORDER. This section provides for the appointment of a Dangerous Building Hearing Officer, sets forth the duties of that Hearing Officer and provides for the manner in which the Hearing Officer shall conduct hearings under this Ordinance and issue orders regarding the same. ENFORCEMENT HEARING BEFORE THE TOWNSHIP BOARD QH_DANGEE10JJSuBUlLDlNGLBOAfiD_QEARREALS* This sec­ tion contains provisions for the heanng to be conducted by the Township Board or the Dangerous Building Board of Appeals on the finding and order of the Heanng Officer and for the approval, disapproval or modification of the findings and order of the Hearing Officer. IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT QF.REMEDIES, This section provides for the implementation and enforcement of orders issued by the Township pursuant to this Ordinance. This section further provides for the reimbursement of costs of demolition to the Township when such demolition is performed by the Township pur­ suant to this Ordinance. PcNALTl£S_EOH.NONCONEORMZvNCE_WLTH.QRDER. A per­ son who fails to comply with an order approved or modified by the Township Board or Board of Appeals under this Ordinance is responsible for a municipal civil infraction, punishable by a fine of up to S500 and court orders requiring compliance with the ordi­ nance and order(s) entered thereunder. DANGEBQUELBUlLDlNG-BOABCLOEjAeEEALS* This section authorizes the Township Board to establish a Dangerous Building Board of Appeals and sets forth extensive provisions regarding the Board of Appeals, including provisions pertaining to membership, terms, officers, quorum, compensation and applicability of Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act requirements. APPEAL QE -TQWEISHIP BQARD/BQARD QF APPEALS DECISiQtL This section provides that an aggrieved owner may appeal the final decision or order ol (he Township Board or Board of Appeals to the circuit court within 20 days from the date of tho deci­ sion or order. SEVEBABJUI-^ The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTJQNlt SECT10K12. REPEAL All ordinances or parts ol ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed. SECTJONJ^ rcFCTlVE DATE, This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication after adoption. 1DTHFR NOTICE thal the lull text of Iho Ordinance has been PLEASE TAKE FuhIHC Orchard street. Dolton, Michigan within Iho posted at the Barry TownsNP™ ■ bB oblained or inspected at the office ol the Township; and that copies ol tne hours of regu|af business days. Barry Townshrp Clerk dunng regular o Barry Township Debra Knight. Clerk 155 E. Orchard St Delton, Ml 49046 269-623-5171 77590971 NOTICES Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting November 11, 2014 Mooting called to order at 7:00 pm Seven board members present. Approved all consent agenda items Approved 2015 Salary Resolution Recycling module opening 2015 Budget revisions Public Hearing for 2015 Budget Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on filo Motion to adjourn 8.09 Respectfully submitted. Anita S. Mennell - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor 0C85530C STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate ALE NO. 14026826-DE Estate of Alice E. Rockwell, died October 26. 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all Claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Harlan A. Gates and Duane G. Rockwell, Jr., personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, M'ch:gan 49058 and the personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publica­ tion of this notice. Date: November 14, 2014 Law Weathers * Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Mi 49058 (269) 945-1921 Harlan A. Gates 826 N. English Braidwood, IL 60408 and Duane G. Rockwell, Jr. 7771 Hooper Strait Dr. Indianapolis. IN 46236 7759102® NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL CREDITORS. The Settlor, Richard L. Foster (date of birth 2/01/1928), who lived al 6l6lnd.an Hills Drive Hastings. Michigan, died October 9, 2014. There is no personal representative of the settlor’s estate to whom Letters ol Adm.nistration have been issued Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the Richard L. Foster and Marilyn J Foster Trust dated December 14,199g, restated September 2, 2010. and amended October 24 2012. will be forever banned unless presented in William E Bradley. Trustee. *ith,n f°ur months atter the date of publication. Notice is further given that the Trust will there after ba assigned and distributed to th0 ies entitled to it. e,iciar* Dated: 11/14/14 William E. Bradley, Trustee of Iho Richard L. Foster and Menlyn J- Foster Livina Tn.n dated December 14. 1099. as restate 2, 2010 and amended October 24, 2012 p By. Robert J. Longstreet, Attorney Longstreet Elder Law & Estate PlanninQ Pr 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 269.945 3495 *?»io?a The Hastings Banner — Lagrippc. 'I hursday, Nov. 19 h is pretty cold. I am to Nettie’s yet. Mrs. Kusscii here a few minutes. Mrs. Wilcox here •'ll day. She white washed Nettie’s kitchen. Her and Nettie cleaned house nil day. I took cnn? °f Opal and Rankin and washed the dish­ es all up. Orvil Whitlock here, h>m and Dock went down town tonight. Leta and Opal slept ^’ith inc tonight. Mrs. Wilcox slept in Lottie’s bed. Friday, Nov. 20 Alley McLeay’s birthday. It is a nice day hut cold. 1 am to Nettie’s yet tonight. Mrs. Wilcox and Leta and Lora rode down town with Orvil Whitlock this morning. Nettie and Leta is a going to Kalamazoo tomorrow. I am •r going to stay with thc children while she is gone. Saturday, Nov. 21 It rained last night and hailed and snowed a little. Dock took Nettie and Leta down to Milo and they took thc train for Kalamazoo and Dock went all around to his sick folks then he came back l<> Milo after herI stayed here with Lora, Opal and R'''’k,n . " , Charlott Russell came het® an s:* । me till Nettie came home. She got.■ • • • • and Rankin all a clock and some o I h ,y Mrs Russell stayed here all mght too. I got dinner and had the supper most ready when they got home. , Sunday, N<>v- 22 It is nice overhead but dreadful muchly u> the roads. Mrs. Russell went hometth.s morn­ ing before breakfast. I was a calculating to go home today but Dock went off this and did not come home 'till after dark. Monee Anson came here just night, e one the chores then he went over to Hopcjie n going to husk com for Mrs. Deanng. » e it, Leta, Lora and I went up to the bam to see Ur. Hyde’s big sheep thal he got from Canada. 1 carried Opal and Nettie carried Rankin. 1 he mud was so deep. I came back through the com field. Nettie washed our rubbers all oil. Nettie milked the old cow. . (To be continued) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN h_qjlgej)eadpptionz$ummary of ordinance amending Q>1APT^RJ2?0JZQ^NINQLQfjriJEJBUILANP^±JARTERjrQ_WNSHIP COP^lNCLUPiNQjgQNiNG MAP TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance No. 2014-150 was adopted by the Rutland Charter Township Board at its November 12, 2014 meeting. The sections of this Ordinance amend various provisions of Chapter 220 (zoning) of the Rutland Charter Township Code of ordinances, and the Zoning Map as incorporated by reference there­ in, as summarized below: SECTION 1: CONSOLIDATION AND AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLE I (TITLE) AND ARTICLE II (PURPOSE, SCOPE AND LEGAL BASIS)—consolidates and otherwise amends Article I (Title) and Article II (Purpose, Scope and Legal Basis) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220-1. through § 220-4.], with the resulting text renumbered Article I (§ 220-1. through § 220-4.]. SECTION 2: AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE III (DEFINITIONS AND WORD USAGE)— amends Article III (Definitions and Word Usage) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (§ 220-5. and § 220-6.] to revise several existing defined terms, delete several existing defined terms, and to add several new defined terms, with the resulting , text renumbered Article II (§ 220-5. and § 220-6.]. SECTION 3: AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE IV (ZONING DISTRICTS) AND ARTICLE V (USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES)—replaces Article IV (Zoning Districts) of Chapter 220 ot the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220-7.] in its entirety, and consolidates the new article with the existing content of Article V (Use District Boundaries) [§ 220-8. through § 220-11.], as amended, with the resulting text renumbered Article III (§ 220-7. through § 220-11.] SECTION 4: AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES VI THROUGH XIX (ZONING DISTRICTS)-replaces Articles VI-XIX (Zoning Districts) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code [§ 220-12. through § 220-72.] pertaining to all of the existing zoning dis­ tricts in their entirety with new primary text provisions for all of the new zoning districts enumerated in Article III as amended above (and reserves Articles XIV and XVI-XX for potential future use/reorganization), with the resulting text renumbered Articles IV-XIII (§ 220-12. through § 220-72.], with the reserved articles. SECTION 5; AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE XX (SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS)—replaces Article XX (Schedule of Regulations) of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (§ 220-73. and § 220-74.] in its entirety with new content coordinating with the new zoning districts, with the resulting text renumbered Article XV [§ 220-73. and § 220-74.]. SECTION 6: AMENDMENT OF VARIOUS PROVISIONS TO CONFORM REFER- 1 ENCES TO THE NEW ZONING DISTRICTS—amends all provisions within Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code in its entirety with references to one or more of the existing zoning districts to conform all such references to refer to the applicable new zoning district; and, similarly, amends all references throughout Chapter 220 referring to a section number/letter of an existing provision coordinating with an existing zoning dis­ trict to refer to the applicable section number ot the corresponding new zoning district. The following conversion chart guides the implementation of these amendments throughout Chapter 220, except where the specific context requires otherwise to cor­ rectly implement the intended change: Existing district reference Changed to new district reference AG AG/OS RE CR RR CR R1 MDR R2 MDR R3 HDR R4 HDR R5 PRC RMH MHCR C-1 MU C-2 MU, or LC (as applicable) C-3 MU, or ACLl (as applicable) C-4 ACLl, or LI (as applicable) MU MU (no change) SECTION 7: AMENDMENT OF TABLE OF CONTENTS—amends the table of contents of Chapter 220 of the Rutland Charter Township Code (Zoning) to conform the provisions of same pertaining to Articles l-XX with the content resulting from the changes herein pertaining to those articles. SECTION 8: REZONING OF TOWNSHIP TO NEW ZONING DISTRICTS—The con­ solidation of the existing zoning districts to the new zoning districts implicates what may be termed a “text rezoning" of the entire Township. However, except as noted below with respect to some federal or state-owned and/or othdr public use land, all ol the “rezonings" result in all property having the new zoning district classification that most corre­ sponds to the existing zoning of that property, based on the zoning district conversion chart included in Section 6 above. The only exceptions to this zoning district conversion rule are as follows: • The east 1/2 of the northeast 1/4 of land section 17 and the adjoining west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of land section 16 (around Edgar Lake) presently in the RR Rural Estates Residential District is now state or federal owned land and is therefore to be shown on the Zoning Map as SGA State/Federal Land (over which the Township has no zoning jurisdiction). • Property in the north 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of land section 32 now used for Bovs/Girls Club camp purposes is rezoned from tho existing AG Agricultural District zoning classification to the now PRC Park/Recreation/Camps District zoning classi­ fication. • Property in the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4 of land section 28 now owned/used lor Michloan Audubon Society purposes is rezoned from the existing AG Agricultural District zoning classification to the new PRC Park/Recreation/Camps District zoning classification. SFCTION 9- REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; EFFECTIVE DATE — rAnn-ils conflicting ordinances/parts of ordinances; provides for tho ordinance to take effect on the 8th day after publication or on such later date as may he required by law. Thic ordinance in its entirety has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and on the Township website (www.mIkindtQwnsh'ft4flig). A rnnv nf the ordinance may also be purchased by contacting the Township Clerk as indi­ cated below during regular business hours of regular working days, and at such other times as may ba arranged. Robin J. Hawthorne, Clerk Charter Township of Rutland Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 Telephone: (269) 948 2194 775X)>a2 �Pfl9e 10 ** Thur u s<fey. November 20, 2O14 - The Hastings Banner . & Judge rules lawyers must represent Curtis in civil suit Kv Julie Makarewlcz 1'Om . \ Writer convirt'Mi ^°r Baseball player and will n , u SVXUal assault criminal Chad Curtis fit. 1 ° C rcprc^uluig himself in a civil ease । against him by four of his victims. u-V Magistrate Judge Ellen Canned) ssuei a ruling Nov. 17 denying a request the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd to withdraw as Curtis’ attorneys. Curtis asked .,ls attorneys to w ithdraw from thc case, say­ ing he wanted to represent himself and could no longer afford to pay for their service. Curtis was convicted of six counts of crim* , ,,.r week-long jury inal sexmil conduct alt«* jn August tnal in Burry County Ctn. • hl Rxnn vol* 2015. He was working£ » School unieer supervisor at l.»x J |fwy were when three female sm.knl • him sexually assaulted white ■«• *neoM>honi Two additional Victims te»linc • is included in the civil suit. one Curtis is serving seven • cum.n(|y is month to 15 years m pri' • ^icnal incarcerated at the Gus Harmon v one Facility in /Xdrian. . a ycar During his sentencing mon ■ ago. Curtis spoke for nearly an hour, e term and if she is deemed ijj'^vith Douglas Paul Lydy. 51, of Hastings, plead­ was originally charged in Marc ed guilty Sept. 24 in Barry County Circuit operating a meth lab and Court to a charge of operating a motor vehi­ sene 12 months in jail with .6 nl‘H . .. cle w hile under the influence of drugs or alco­ probation. The final five months of her jail hol. He was sentenced Nov. 5 to 90 days in jail, with credit for two days served. Judge term were suspended with probation. Amy McDowell ordered thc sentence be I’hc circuit court case trial of former coun­ served on an electronic monitor, rather than in ty corrections officer Wayne Hoffman will jail and Lydy also will be required to wear an not begin until a clarification ruling is made electronic alcohol-monitoring device for 90 on transcript details by thc District Court. day s. He must receive substance abuse coun­ Hoffman. 44, is facing two felony charges seling and attend Alcoholics Anonymous or of gross indecency w ith female inmates al thc Narcotics Anonymous four times per week. Barry' County Jail. He was arrested in May He also must serve 36 months of probation and pay $1,258 in court fines and costs. following allegations made by a female Additional charges of operating a motor vehi­ inmate that Hoffman repeatedly asked her to cle while under thc influence and operating a disrobe and to engage in sexual activities with motorcycle w ithout a cycle endorsement were other femaile inmates while he was in over­ sight authority at the jail. dismissed. “I’m remanding the case back to Judge Kalvin Joe Mays. 29, unknown address, Schipper for clarification on each element of pleaded guilty Oct. 8 in Barry County Circuit the transcript in terms of whether they Court to failure to register as a sex offender. occurred in a public or a private place.” ruled He was sentenced by Judge Amy McDowell Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell on Nov. 6 to serve between 12 and 48 months in Monday. “There is no specific finding on any prison He was given credit for 39 days of the elements.” District Court Judge Michael Schipper sen cd. moved the case to circuit court for trial after Heather Michelle Lawrence. 33, of an ?\ug. 20 preliminary hearing. On Monday. McDowell also alerted Hastings, was found guilty of probation vio­ Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt and Defense lation Oct. 26 in Barry County Circuit Court. Shu was sentenced Nov. 5 to serve between Attorney James Goulooze that photographs of 18 and 240 months in prison, w ith credit for the areas in which the alleged acts occurred 210 days served. She also must pay $1,548 in would also be helpful lo the upcoming trial. court fines and costs. Judge McDowell said No dates were provided for Hoffman’s case she would not object to boot camp after to be returned to circuit court. Lawrence has served a portion of her prison Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Tor Sale National Ads Card of Thanks AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi­ ness. No delivery’ fees. Call for a free quote. 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Sunday Night Mixed Princess and Her Toads 28; The Terribowls 24 1/2; The Wild Bunch 24; Happy Hookers 21 1/2; Pinheads 17; Animal House 13. Women’s High Games and Scries - C. Garcia 191470; B. Breitner 176461; B. Brownlee 158-441; S. Van Den Burg 187; K. Becker 183; D.Pettingill 136. Men’s Good Games and Series - A. Robins 189-508; A. Stora 181-504; M. Brownlee 187-501; G. Snyder 189483; S. Jewell 177480; W.’Case 170-443; B. Heath 156-440; R. Gilliland 148427; E. Garcia 182; B. Kelley 17). LEGAL NOTICES SYNOPSIS pRAIR|EviLLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting November 12, 2014 J- Stonebunwr caltod lhe meeting to o.30 p ryj TnrT/"i: DeVries. Supervisor Stonebumer. mSXGo**'. Trustee Bob-ens & Treasurer A9“np4xn'tt6'e7rs,s Part!’' Wm,nonStsr°ilanT "0,° rewvw1 PteMdoni,^ 4 P“liC0 D<”,3rtm0n' 'CP°rtS We'° nWs'V^M' Treasurer, Trustees and Clerk's teVMTtUNra.Cco Mailing Proposal approved add.innuo approved vendors Pproved F,dft'. -| poverty lovol guidelines i^">VMAsS(l-™nlNP"c<! p'°P°sal h” tef^p"0> W°"and P°°'Dem0 mem&^tring 'to/inlorusted township board wem ^^£mentsAa“dn ward comments. It any. BIG HCRU 15 Moo,,"O«„um(jdill?52p.m. TM Xfogsbwy Rd.. De'Ion. Ml 49046 Phono 26W3-2775 gogQautoparts.com Texas Rangers. He also served as an athletic director at NorthPointc Christian schools in Grand OeVrie? c Alt«sted to s’ C!e'k J'm Ston*?* buf^r.superv:^ Rapids and as a teacher and for Caledonia High Schoo ing al J^akcwood. d VJ.|unteCr Eight children removed from home where meth was made Child Protective Services staff removed eight children from a Hastings home after law enforcement officers found methampheta­ mine had been made in thc home. Acting on a tip Irom Silent Observer, Barry County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home in the 500 block of South M-43 Oct. 30. Tlie homeowner gave officers permission to search thc home where they discovered meth, as well as several items that could be components for making meth. Thc Barry-Eaton District Health Department was notified and also tested the home for methamphetamines, finding meth residue inside the home. Officers reportedly discovered five empty packages of lithium batteries, empty pseudophedrine tablet packs, meth on coffee filters, a gas generator tube and a plastic bag­ gie with a white crystal substance believed to be meth. , . Four adults and eight children live m the home. A fifth adult, a 24-ycar-old Hastings man, reportedly admitted to making the me at the home. He does not live at thc home, but told officers he visits there often. He went to the sheriff’s department the day after officers were at thc home and reportedly told police he was lhe one who made the meth. Sheriff’s deputies were assisted a! the scene by thc Michigan Slate Police. Information about the case has been for­ warded to the Barry County prosecuting attorney’s office for review and pending charges. Woman arrested for drunk driving after accident Delton man fears snakes will be returned A 21-year-old Hastings woman was arrested after being involved in a two-car accident Nov? 15 at the intersection of State Road and Chippewa Trail in Rutland Township. The accident occurred around 5 a.m. The woman reportedly failed to yield thc right of way when she tried to cross State Road. She told officers she had stopped and saw the oncoming traffic, but thought she had time to safely make lhe crossing. A 38ycar-old Hastings man was driving south­ east on State Road and was unable to avoid lhe collision. He was transported to Pennock Hospital with minor injuries. Thc woman was not injured and was booked into lhe Barry County Jail on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. A 77-year-old Delton man called police Nov. 13, saying he had been threatened by someone he hired to remove snakes from his property. The Delton resident told sheriff’s deputies he owed a Marcellus man $300 for removing the snakes, but told the man he couldn’t pay him yet. He said the Marcellus man then threatened to bring the snakes back to the Delton property if he didn’t receive payment. The Delton man told police he will send lhe $300 owed and hopes it will be the end of the dispute. A 17-year-old driver was cited after admitting to passing a slopped school bus while the red flashing lights were activated. A Hastings school bus driver reported the incident Nov. 11. She told officers she was dropping off a student at 2800 Quimby Road. After the student got off the bus and was in his yard, the bus driver noticed the driver behind the bus had slopped, but then passed the bus before the red lights were turned off. The bus driver gave officers thc license plate of the vehicle, and officers were able to locate the driver and issue the citation. Tlie teen driver said she knew thc bus had to make several other slops and she did not want lo have to follow the bus. She told officers she waited until she was sure the child getting off the bus was not crossing the road, and then passed the bus. A 64-ycar-old Hastings man reported a phone cable box had been run over in his front yard Nov. 12. He called sheriff’s deputies lo report that sometime during thc previous night, a vehicle was driven through his front yard and over lhe phone cable box. The incident was reported about 10:45 a.m. in the 4000 block of Farrcl Road, Hastings. Vehicle driven through yard, Teen driver cited for damages phone cable box passing school bus Hastings man reports home break-in A 49-year-old Hastings man reported someone broke into his home Nov. 7 and took several items. The man told police he left for work around 6:30 in lhe morning and when he relumed before 3 p.m., he found his front door had been kicked in and several items were missing from his home. Thc home is located in the 1900 block of Cobum Road, Hastings. Items reportedly taken from the home included a 50-inch television, $300 in cash, a chainsaw and several guns. The value of the missing items is estimated at nearly $4,000. M.nuteswl’apP'0''e<L c°"'msS/PP'°''e? ; Y. UH-6UNlf it 1>, XWC-” ‘”0 MON 4 10 t At. BOWLING SCORES Help Wanted DRIVER TRAINEES! GET PAID CDL TRAINING NOW! Learn to drive for Stevens Transport. NO EX­ PERIENCE NEEDED! New Drivers can earn $900/wk + Benefits! Carrier covers cost! Be trained & based locally Now offering New Region­ al Routes in IN! 1-800-882­ 7364 SH0WDMIS tf VI •1174 O HUNCLR CAMCS: M0CXW&JAY PART 1 tPS mg to deny any wrongdoing and saying the whole truth wou|d someday come out when the girls wanted to admit what really hap­ pened. He even suggested that he and one of the victims UouJd .someday sit down and wnte a book about the situation together and help lots of Olher people by telling the tme story. The civil Suj( against Curtis and the Lakewood School Pistrict was filed in April '<>7 victims in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids. The suit seeks $4 million from Curtis and the school district. In issuing the ruling. Judge Carmody said depositions are already set to take place Jan. 15. 2015, and allowing Curtis’ legal team to withdraw at this time would jeopardize a timely continuation of the case. T"he attorney representing the victims argued that allowing Curtis to represent him­ self would only further traumatize the victims ■during questioning. Curtis played in the Major Leagues from 1992 through 2001 with thc California Angels, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians. New York Yankees and Neighbor may have removed plastic from fence A 55-year-old woman reported someone took down plastic she had stapled to her back fence in lhe 6000 block ot Thomapple Lake Road. Nashville. She told officers she believed a neighbor had removed the plastic but did not know wh). The incident was reported Oct. 28. Cloverdale woman reports problems with feral cats A 23-year-old Cloverdale woman report­ ed an ongoing problem with feral cats from her neighbor’s property. Thc woman told sheriff’s deputies she believes her neighbor on Lakeside Drive in Cloverdale has about 20 cats. She told sheriff’s deputies that at least four complaints already have been made about the cats and Michigan State Police already advised the neighbor to get rid of some of the cats. The woman told sheriff’s deputies she is concerned because the cats run around in her property nnd sometimes die in her yard. She is worried about disease and health hazards from the cats. The complaint was turned over to the Barr>’ County Animal Control officer fnr investigation. r Middleville man hopes for relocation of rare stamp A 63-year-old Middleville man he may have found a rare stamp he b?^ may be one that was stolen from h- l,cv^ a year ago. The man told sheriff^1? about he is n stamp collector and reeuhdv deput‘es a circular irom a man in Virginn lar had photos of collectible itcm]V C‘rcu’ rhe man sa.d one of the item ' °F Sal*. possibly be one of his stolen J* Ppca* tn ■ha item is a one-«nXX a,"Pa1854..865. He said .h'?±'^mp an envdope embossed with \ h " ■denncal to an envel h a heart p k> gave him when he was J 8nxndmr„i ’ missing from his collection H 'ha( h»d Bo mg to make contact with h He Waa allc^n' the circular, but also m wh n in an investigation. ‘“Ued ofr'cers to ?ai,« 06PW2’ �, ,9ft 2014 - Tho Hastings Banner - • Thuraday. November 20.^ 1’ i Notice to creditors decedent’s Trust La Vprn g. 15-32 morG (RRFV Trust). Dale ot Birth 5- NOTlCEC?oD,TOns Kefnj SkJ;L£nE?ITonS: The decedent. La mSS??’ Dow,, ng 0X^93’'ain3 I0W14 C'e"i dainis aoainci J. Presented in e. within 4 notice, 715 Drake Rd . doct*d*nt are netted that all w’u *** forever barred unless Sk'dmore, named Trustee ’he date of pub' cation of this Skidmore TH1<? cie?r.?f.Mort9a9C Foreclosure Sale S A DE0T COLLECTOR ATTEMPTV?F^?n^?.KLECT A DEBT- ANY INFORMATION pE TA,N W,LL BE USED FOR THAT PURTme EASE INTACT OUR OFFICE AT E NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be ,be foreclosing mortgagee. In event’ y°ur damages, If any, shall bo limit®a solely to thc return of the bid amount tenderod at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in • e conddions of a mortgage made by Michael A. Westendorp and Lisa Westondorp. husband and whe, ong-nal mortgagor(s). to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated May, 3. 2007, and recorded on May 29. 2007 in instru­ ment 1181065, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is clairneo to be due at Iho date hereof the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Six and 71/100 Dollars ($105,306.71). Under the power of sale contained tn said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wJI be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged promises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at thc p’ace of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al 1:00 PM, on December 4. 2014. Said premises arc situated in Township of Cartton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A parcel ol tend in lhe Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Town 4 North. Rango 8 West, described as beginning at a point 360 foot West of the Southwest comor of the Southeast 1/4 ol the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, thence West.227 feet; thence Norin 265 feet; thence East 227 foet; thence South 265 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo he’d responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure salo or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. ... Dated. October 30, 2UM. . J ‘ ~’Z’ For more information, please call. FCS (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Mtehgan 48334-5422 Filo 4445486F01 7T3X>:26 (10-30)( 11-20) SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MATTHEW A. NORTON, A SINGLE MAN and JESSICA D. LAWLESS. A SINGLE WOMAN, to FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FKA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK. F.A., Mortgagee, dated August 16. 2007, and recorded on August 20, 2007. in Document No. 20070820­ 0001083, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association, as assigned. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($48,493 73), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under tho power ol sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given thal said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubhc vendue, At tho East doors of the Elarry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan, at 01W PM o’clock on December 11. 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as’4.ots 14 15 and 16 of INNOVATION SUBDIVISION ■carding to the plat thereof recorded in Uber 3 of Plats page 21 of Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date cf such sale unless determined abandoned «n accordance w.th MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a n which caso tho redemption (X-nod ^1 be t month from the date ot such sa a. or as to MCL sen-io/-in onlv 15 days from the MCL W 324ta%) notice, whichever is later. II tne above V* mortgage foreclosure sal* holder for damaging the ptop& Y tedempt.on period. If the reason, the Purchaser at the Qty to a return of the deposit p • ■ Chait hovo nd further recouree •Mjagor. the MortSotJc/,0 Worney. JPMorgan ChaM Bank, lhe be entitled pUfChaser ainSl the National k ^sooQtion Mortgagcc/A—-9 suit0 300 ^rrwigion Hiils. Ml 4833j J 77590916 &*man. PC. 23938 ^±0 ^4 FHLMC ^1‘13)(12-04) SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Township Board Meeting November TO, 2014 Regular meeting opened at ’pm Approved: Agenda Consent agenda Previous minutes Ord nance 81 Hope Tbwnsh.p Outdoor Events Ordinance Extens’on of cemutery contract March board meeting date change PLM Treatment plan for Wall Lake MTA annual conference expenses Snowpiewing contract Adjourned 8pm Submitted by Deborah Jackson Clerk Attested to by 7Tf9C9'.»0 Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor IF YOU ARE NOV/ ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400 MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made <n tne conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L Hottm.in and Michelle M. Hoffman, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 9.2011 and re-coided October 6,2011 in Instrument Number 201110060009399. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by F<tth Third Mortgage Company by assign­ ment. There is chimed lo be duo at the date here­ of tho sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Sovon Hundred Five and 43/100 Dollars ($118,705.43) including interest at 4.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at publ c vendue at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 4. 2014. Said premises are located in Iho Township of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as Tho East 260 feet of that part ol the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, that lies Southerly of tho Southerly right of way line of lhe former Michigan Central Railroad. Except that portion deeded lo tho Michigan Department o* Stalo Highways in tho Deed recorded in Liber 288 on Pago 443. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such salo. unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which caso lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PUR­ CHASERS Tiro foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho sale In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to tho return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at salo, plus interest. If the property is so’d at foreclosuro sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will bo held respons;b!e to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or lo tho mortgage holder for damage to lhe property during tho redemption period. Dated: November 6. 2014 Ortans Associates. P.C.. Attorneys for Servicor P.O Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 ’ . File No 14-015856 (11-O6)(H-27) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY, ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bid amount ten­ dered al sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage made by Michael C. Simon and Marlene K. Simon, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated November 6. 2007, and recorded on November 15. 2007 tn instrument 20071115-0004224, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at lhe date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand One Hundred Eighty-Six and 68/100 Dollars ($65,186.68). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that sa‘d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM. on December 4, 2014. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as. Parcel 1: Commencing 68 rods East of tho Southwest cor­ ner of Section 10, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence North 16 rods, thence East 20 rods, thence South 7 rods, thence West 10 rods, thonce South 9 rods, thence West 10 rods to tho place of begin­ ning. Parcel 2: Commencing 78 rods East of Iho Southwest cor­ ner of Section 10. Town 3 North, Rango 8 West, thonce North 9 rods, thonce East 10 rods, thonce South 9 rods, thence West 10 rods to lhe point of beginning. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dato of such sale, unless determmed abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which caso tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date ot such sale If the property is sold at foreclosure salo under Chapter 32 of Iho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower w.ll bo hold responsible to lhe person who buys tho property al lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging tho property during tho redemption period. Dated. October 30. 2014 For more information, p’oase call; FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Troll, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo 0445789FO1 Z7S9CS37 (1O-3O)(11-2O) cC|oSure Salo Notice Of Mortgage Fo^rORAni-^^T. ^'^^COLtHVrA^EBT.A^THAT'^ 1 vvVoBTAIN V/ILL be USE%uR office at 7osE. please coNTAcro BE IH Active the number ^ITARyDurr>n,,ybo ATTN PURCHASERS- n mortgagee, । rescinded by ‘h0J°^’9° < pnY' fiha11 limitthat event, your da^n9c9f'the bld ton­ ed solely to the return of tn dered at uk hd* ^C€n made in MORTGAGE SALE • • ^^0 by Pnmetj j th0 conditions of « woman Wilson. on “nlV,’cd mortgjgor(s). onn?Crrib,-‘r 5. Systems. Inc . • ■ ^an'uary 5- 2007 "> Instru2006 and mco’d^d on J A^davrt cr Or(J ment 1174688. and mod. nnd। reco^ On executed on instru^*0* 2O13-<H3766 November 16. 2013 «i to We«s F «• and assigned by «'d M 9 documontoa b ; Bank. N.A. n= record’. Mcn.ga' “ assignment, in Bany “u to bo due at 'the whlcti mortgage there■ < ^y/)ne Thousand Sue date hereof tne sum of WW 2,/100 M Hundred Sixty-Fivo ‘ ($91,665.21). c^n{a:ned in 53^ ni0.« j .L- 3 all,Ift in such Cd-’’ made and pro­ gage and the statute in sa({1 mortgano v it Sranhe0X.'^S*^^m as. Lot 6, Meadow Acres, accord ng to ’he recorded o'al thereof as recorded <n ’h arry County Roister of Deeds Office. Rutbnd Townch.p, Barry County. Michigan. Thu redemption period shall be months from the dato of such sale, unless dole™ n«| abandonod in accordance wtlh W.CTlh”?0K32^,a- >n which case Iho redemption penod shall be 30 days from the dale of such safe. II the property is sold at lorecto-sure sale under Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Judicature Acl of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the bonow-er win be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder for damaging Iho property during the redemption period. Dated- November 20. 2014 For more information, please call FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 4833-1-5422 File 0446295FO1 • 77I3C331 (11-20)(12-11) • SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In tho conditions of a mortgage made by STANLEY R. SCHANTZ, UNMARRIED, to CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated ApriF2004. anti recorded bn April 30. 200-1 in Document No. 1126669. and assigned by sa d mortgagee to U.S. Bank National Association as trustee for NRZ Pass-Through Trust IV, as assigned. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe dale hereof the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Sixty-Two Cents ($58,445.62). including interest at 2.750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wili be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, al 01:00 PM o'clock, on December 4, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County. Michigan and are described asParcel of land in the Northwest 1 / 4 of Northwest 1 / 4 of Section 20, Town 4 North, Rango 8 West, described as: Commencing at a point which ties due South 458.8 feet and North 89 degrees 15 min­ utes East 451.70 feet from lhe Northwest corner of said Section 20, thence North 89 degrees 15 min­ utes East 470.60 feet lo tho Right-of-Way Imo 60 foot off center line of M-43 as re-located, thonce running Southwesterly along a curve to tho loft 2553 64 feet radius 433.61 feet the great chord of which bears South 46 degrees 35 minutes West 433.14 feet, thence North 61 degrees 36 minutes West 177.37 feet, thence due North 207.30 feet to the point o! beginning. Except, a parcel of land in the Northwest 1 / 4 of Section 20, Town 4 North, Range 8 West. Carlton Townsh'p. Barry County. Michigan, described as. Commencing at lhe Northwest comor of said Section 20; thence South, 458.80 feet along the West line of said Section 20; thence North 89 degrees 15 m notes East 451.70 feet; thence South, 207.30 feet; thence South 61 degrees 36 minutes East, 177.37 foet to tho Northwesterly Right-of-Way lino of Highway M-43. and the true point of beginning: thence North 61 degrees 36 minutes West, 177.37 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes East. 41.06 feel, thence South 61 degrees 36 minutes East, 144.70 feet lo said Northwesterly Right-of-Way line of Highway M-43; thonce Southwesterly. 20.60 feet along said Right-of-Way Imo to trie P^nt of begin­ ning. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 6000.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 1 month from tho date of such sale, or as to MCL 600 3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of thu Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be hold responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging iho properly during the redemption period. U.S Bank National Association as trustee for NRZ Pass-Through Trust IV Mortgagee/Ass:gneo Schneiderman & Sherman, PC. 23938 Research Drive Su.te 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 NM 002553 CONV (1’06)( 11-27) Oft u ARE N0W 0N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PLFac E °EEN ,N THE PRI0R 0NE YEAR’ tASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502- a. 1400. th* P^GAGE SALE Default has been made tn Ka--Cn ? ons °‘ a mortgage made by Richard Gain Rm^* a £,n(J’e man, to Mortgage Electronic -yiMration Systems, Inc,.. as nommee for One a<t9er5Q Mort9ag°. LLC . us successors and >J,gns. Mortgageo. dated July 27. 2012 and Au9us* 10- 2012 in Instrument Number Sa , 03130, Barry County Records. Michigan ln*r mortgage is now hold by Lrvo We’l Financial th" G^'^nment. There is claimed to bo duo at C date hereof the* sum of Forty-Ono Thousand Hundred Ninety-One and 80/100 Dollars (541.991 30) including interest at 2.654 . per annum Under tho power of sale contained in w!d mort9age and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage wJI bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pan of them, at pub' c vondue at the place of hold.ng the circuit court within Barry County.. Michigan at 1.00 PM on DECEMBER 18. 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Delton, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Dekema's Subdivision, according lo tho Plat thereof as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats. Page 33. Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.324la, in which case the redemption penod shall bo 30 days from Iho dale ot such salo. TO ALL PURCHASERS Tho foreclosing mortgngeo can rescind the salo. In that event, your damages, if any. are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sate, plus interest. If the property is so’d at foreciosuro salo. pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will bo held respons bte to lhe person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosuro sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to lhe property dur,ng tho redemption period. Dated: November 20, 2014 Orlans Associates. P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 Filo No. 14-016785 (11-20)(12-11) <X3r.$323 STATE OF MICHIGAN probate court PUBLICATION OFY File No 14-26804-PO TO PERSONS Wud.o, ■fame, Faust. Nueold Faust ** “V5’3' whoso address^) .state unknown ..nd who^ .merest .n the matter may be barred or affected by 1 TAKE NOTICE'A hearing be Monday. December 17. 2014 at 3 00 P ,rl *’ . Court Street. Hast.ngs. Ml ^'omjudge W.ifamM Onhcrty Pi I960 'o' tollowng pur pose: Petition for Protective Order Date: 11/13/14 * Robert J Longstreet P53546 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Samara faust 3288 Barber Road Hasl-ngs, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9694 77-XVJ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-26801-DE Estate of JUNE HECHT. Dato of birth: 06'14'1922 • TO ALL CREDITORS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. JUNE HECHT, d cd 09-23'2014 Cred tors of tne decedent are notified that ail dams against the estate wdl be forever barred unless presented lo PHYLLIS HOLTON, personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court. Suite 302. Hast.ngs, Ml 40058 and lhe persona! representative w.thin 4 months after tho date of pubLcation of th<s notice Date 11/13/14 NATHAN E. TAGG P68994 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (269) 948-2900 PHYLLIS HOLTON 610 NORTH EDGAR ROAD MASON. Ml 48854 iXeSSSOT (517)676-1661 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE that purpose. This firm is a debt collector attempt.ng to col'ect Default has occurred in the conditions of a morta debt. Any information we obtain will be used for gage made by VIOLA DEAN, a single woman and that purpose. CAROLYN THOMAS, a single woman and PAUL Default has occurred in the cond.l ons of a mort­ THOMAS, a single man (collectively. ’Mortgagor'), gage made by DUANE G COLLIER, a single man to SHORELINE BANK, subsequently known as and JACQUELINE L CARROLL. aWa JACQUE­ CHEMICAL BANK SHORELINE, and now known LINE L. COLLIER, a single woman (collectively, as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corpora­ •Mortgagor'), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT tion. successor by consolidation (merger) to SERVICES, FLCA, a fedcra’iy chartered corpora­ Chemical Bank Shoreline, having an office at 333 tion, having an office at 3515 West Road. East E. Main Street. Midland. Mich;gan 48640-6511 (the Lansing. Michigan 48823 (tlie ’’Mortgagee"), dated "Mortgagee"), dated March 5. 1999, and recorded May 28. 2004, and recorded in the office ol the in the office of the Register ot Deeds lor Barry Register ol Deeds lor Barry County, Michigan on County. Michigan on March 18.1999, as Instrument June 3. 2004. as Instrument No. 1128677 (the No. 1026733 (the' Morlgago"). Evidence of assign­ "Mortgage*'). By reason of" such default, the ment of tho Mortgage to Chemical Bank is bomg * Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares recorded. By reason of such default, tho lhe entire unpaid amount ot lhe Mortgage due and Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares payable forthwith. Mortgagee is lhe owner of tho lhe entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and indebtedness secured by lhe Mortgage. payable forthwith. Mortgagee is lhe owner of lhe As cf the date of this Notice there is claimed to indebtedness secured by tho Mortgage. bo due for principal and interest on the Mortgage As of lhe date of this Notice there is claimed to tho sum of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage Nine Hundred Thirty-Six and 18/100 Dol'ars the sum of Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred (S117 936.18). No suit or proceed.ng at law has Nmety-Fivo and 97/100 Dollars ($13,995.97). No been instituted to recover tho debt secured by the suit or proceeding at lav/ has been instituted to Mortgage or any pari thereof. recover Iho debt secured by tho Mortgage or any Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power part thereof of sale conta-ned in tho Mortgage and the statute in Notice is hereby given that by virtue of Iho power such case made and provided, and to pay the of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in above amount, with interest, as provided in the such case made and provided, and to pay tho Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ above amount, w.th interest, as provided in the es. including the attorney fee allowed by law. and ali Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ es, Including tne attorney fee allowed by law. and all signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed taxes and insurance premiums paid by tho under­ by sale of the mortgaged premises at publ.c venue signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed to the highest b:dder at the cast entrance of the by salo of the mortgaged promises at public vendue Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on to the highest bidder al the east entrance of the Thursday lhe 11 th day of December. 2014, at one Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on o'clock in lhe afternoon. The premises covered by Thursday tho 11th day o! December, 2014, at one the Mortgage arc situated in the Village of o’clock in lhe afternoon. The premises covered by Nashville, County of Barr/. State of Michigan, and the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings. are described as follows: County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are Beginning at a point on the East-West 1/4 l.ne of described as follows: Section 36. Town 3 North, Range 7 West, d slant Lot 3, Block 2 of Butler’s Addition to the City (for­ North 90 degrees 00 m.nutes 00 seconds West, merly Village) of Hastings, according to tho record­ 580.20 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section ed plat thereof in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 66 36; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ Together w.th all the improvements erected on onds West. 230 34 feet along said 1/4 line: thence tho real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds West, and fixtures a part of tho property, and all replace­ 300.00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 230 34 feel; thence South 00 ments and additions. Commonly known as: 530 E Thorn. Hastings. degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East, 300.00 feet to the place of beginning. Michigan 49058 . Together with all fixtures, tenements, hered.taP.P. *08-051 -020-013-50 Notice is further given that the length of the ments. and appurtenances belong.ng or in any way redemption period will be six (6) months from the appertaining to the premises date of sale, unless tho premises are abandoned If Commonly known as: 1025 Sherman Street, the premises aro abandoned, lhe redemption peri­ Nashville, Michigan 49073 P.P -708- 52-001 -000-240-03 od will be the later of thirty (30) days Irom tho date Notice is further given that Iho length ol tho of tho salo or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days redemption period will be stx (6) months from the after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to MCLA §600.3241a(b) that tho premises are consid­ date of sale, unless the promises are abandoned If ered abandoned and Mortgagor. Mortgagor's heirs, the premises are abandoned, the redemption peri­ executor, or adm.mstrator. or a person lawfully od will be the later ol thirty (30) days from the dato of the sale or upon expration of fifteen (15) days claiming from or under ono (1) of them has not given the' written notice required by MCLA after the Mortgagor is g:ven notice pursuant to MCLA §600 3241a(b) thal the premises are consid­ §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises aro not ered abandoned and Mortgagor. Mortgagor’s heirs, abandoned. If tho premises arc sold ut a-foreclosure sale, executor. Of administrator, or a person lawfully Claiming from or under one (1) of them has not under MCLA §600.3278 lhe Mortgagor will bo held given tho written notice required by MCLA responsible to tho person who buys the premises at §600.3241a(c) staling that the premises are not the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee abandoned. for damaging tho premises during Iho redempt on II the premises are sold at a foreclosure sale, penod. under MCLA §600 3278 the Mortgagor Will bo held Dated: November 6. 2014 CHEMICAL BANK responsible to the person who buys the premises at Mortgagee the mortgage foreclosure sale ot to tho Mortgagee for damaging the premises during the redemption Timothy Hillegonds period. WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP Dated November 6. 2014 900 Fifth Third Center GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT 111 Lvon Strout, N.W. SERVICES. FLCA Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2487 Mortgagee (616) 752-2000 Timothy Hilegonds 11572524-1 WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP 900 Fifth Third Center HI Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rap ds. Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 11577695-1 �p,,9« i? _ T ^■1y.Novemt«r2o,?m4 . B’""* ■ | ' « B Aa Lakewood wins another regional final in five sets by Brett Bremer M , Editor I ak • 1C,,n,n’ sUl),J?3 with the right arm of ti.. senior Vanes’-a Revnhout Intirsday. Iwo things had to happen for the momcn lo be m the Vikings’ laser tor much of le night. She had to lx? on the floor and she nad to get the chance thc chance to smack an attack I akewood canted a spot in the Class B State Quarterfinals with a 25-22. 25-20. 16­ 25, 16'25, 15-7 victory over South Christian in Regional Final at Belding High School Thursday. Tlie Vikings won their two meetings with the Sailors during lhe season and look thc first two sets from the Sailors Thursday without ever trailing by a point South Christian’s .Ashley Vander I lot st pounded a kill from (he right side lo pul her team up 1-0 at the start of the third set. lhe Sailors had an 11-10 lead when Reynhout s service turn ended on a big Sailor block by Hannah Dykema' and Courtney . . ... djev do«1H6’»b-d the Vanderlh'nim:. and t 1 • rest of the sei. <|th Rcynhout Hie third 'Ct W‘IS lu<i. u..inl Up 6-4 and going io the ln”'fh 1( ‘ ;1|ier the Sailors had coming back to j’u H (} s margin, rallied to f." “P b> ‘ imes 1 J<M want to "It’s really hard • b;}ck in there." jump olf UK 1 on «>■'»' 'hi‘> Rejnhoul <a«l 1111 (i) but | have laiih in her ou lhe bene". - • !(1 bilNe energy ,,c.. "Il’s*U!^ The Vikings ।< thirJ and torn! ' ~ Kellie Rowh d . there in the .lkcW00d head coach ,' h ;ht nerves got lo l> <>ts M)|,|1(,ni„re ............. ■ Hob K.ieunwn a I w h;|J „|K. ,.Wc d: -we knew we more ganu. . ke.)t pushing had one more game" Wim' trough it''‘■ <^"‘mon,1 ;)nd |hatS ki„d ol whX»d^usk«P .hat momentum and bring " „U. !<„■ Ihat filth game . /c>’»hcMit w*«s back on the floor, and the ? I,k,,'lo(ls Rind of deivnx- thc Vikings have thnmghoii1 ’be J ear relumed as well. ’“M told then' Kiris, listen, there’s noth here.” Rowland said of her com"K‘“k before lhe ^:‘rt <>f the fifth .set. -Just । l> ,nw ;uu| gel ’he ball in the air and Ue’ll J °s°nieihing with it h's a 15-potnt game. We J“'e VanCssa up ’here b)r ’hrec rotations. She l1' li\c point4’ each rotation we’re winmng” 1 Rv> nlu)Ut wac a little short of thal. but not much Shc Cammed f<”,r consecutive kills, one ol " h,ch Mic also dug up in the middle of the ™un tn sophomore seller Gabie •s,u’llenhaq,er Ix’fore running around behind her nnd pounding ’he kill from thc right side. l-akewtxxi led 5-4 at lhe end of that fouri)n”” ■'Wing. South Christian called time-out, and then the Viking* ’he next three points 10 up 8-4. Tlie lead moved to 9-5 when Reynhout blocked down an attack by kandcrllnning and stepped back for her turn K.,h»inkand )2e. VanderHorst. Abbie Spetoskey helps DU t® WHAC title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lexie Spetoskey got to take trips to California and Montana with the Davenport University Women’s Volleyball learn, taking time out for adventures in Holly wood and Yellowstone National Park, during different seasons with the Panthers. She’s gotten the chance to make great friends. She’s gotten the chance to learn a lot about volleyball, and even mote about her­ self. She’s closing in on a degree in Health Services Administration, which she’ll earn in April. "It’s been one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had," Spetoskey said. "I’m just real­ ly happy with where I went and what the four years has offered me. I’ve grown a lot the last four years and I have a lot of thanks for the volleyball coaches for that. I’m just excited and grateful for the experiences I had." But until this season Spetoskey and lhe Panthers had never experienced what it was like lo beat Madonna twice in a season. Until this season they’d never experienced winning a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) Championship. “It’s super special for one thing, because it’s my last year. It’s the very first one lhe pro­ gram has ever had, so it’s making history for this program." Spetoskey said. Davenport University is won this week­ end’s WHAC Tournament which it hosted after winning the regular season champi­ onship as well. Tlie Panthers finished the WHAC regular season with a 20-2 record, clinching the con­ ference championship with victories over UM-Dearbom and Lourdes Saturday (Nov. X) after a huge 18-25. 19-25, 25-18, 25-21, 15­ 12 victory over Madonna on Senior Night at the DU Student Center Nov. 5. The victory was the second of the season and lhe third all-time for thc Panthers over Madonna. “We were down two sets to none and we came back and won lhe last three sets,’’ Spetoskey said. "Our student section, in the last four years there has never been a huge student section. They don’t stand up and chant and all that stuff, but this year tor some reason they've decided to do that. Once we won that fifth set our student section just came down and ran us over. Our coach was really nervous because she didn’t want us to get hurt, but they knew that was a huge match to w in because the last two matches we need­ ed to win to clinch a title, but that was kind of like a huge match a huge hill lo gel over.’’ The Panthers finished the regular season second in the WHAC each of the two previ­ ous seasons. Both of thc Panthers’ league losses this season came against Northwestern Ohio which was the third seed al this week­ end’s tournament behind DU and Madonna. The Panthers topped Madonna again in the tournament championship match Saturday. > )h ‘ they’ve doneihi-. year. K'»' j”" lkr .on Contemn ( informed her th.d f <rh!)r,dii) won it. regions Vikings’ next evening, mid would opponent in Portland Tuesday ••We beat them two tones < ins > they ’se heel, good Lmd. ••Unborn en)ov it '>!11 thvn come baek and refocus and know wdtat y ou have to do against your next oppoiu n . Lakewood won two five-set mat.he u s regional tournament on 1K way to - Class B State Championshtp. mcludm <■­ victory over the Forest Hills tetern Hawks Lakewood libero Karly Morris (right) looks up from the floor as she and team­ mates Vanessa Reynhout (15) and Grade Shellenbarger (12) celebrate a big point late in the fifth set of their Class B Regional Final victory over South Christian at Belding High School Thursday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lakewood’s varsity volleyball team brings its Class B Regional Championship trophy over to celebrate with classmates after a five-set victory over South Christian Thursday at Belding High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) kj||-, from I’milv Gabie finished w ith at lhe service line. The Sailors won thal point with Vanderlloning and Dykema going high above the net to knock down a ball Shellenbarger was trying to set and forcing her into thc net. The Viking lead was 9-6. Reynhout headed to the bench, but momen­ tum stayed with the Vikings. Sophomore Rebecca Kutch made a couple big plays, including a dump thal fell in. Senior Gracie Shellenbarger knocked an attack off a Sailor block, which fell just wide of the court. Senneker. Kietzman were solid throughout thc fifth set and senior libero Karly Morris continued to make outstanding plays. Gabie fought through the pain of what appeared to be a sore ankle she’d injured late in the fourth set. lhe Sailors suddenly had a tough time keeping the ball in thc court, and the Vikings celebrated their regional title surrounded by the Lakewood student section with their tro­ phy and medals in hand. Reynhout finished thc night with 27 kills and nine blocks. Junior Charlie Smith con­ tributed 14 kills. Grade seven. Gabi£ three and freshman Alivia Benedict had four. It was a coming out party of sorts for Benedict, who thc Vikings rely on heavily along with Gracie to pul up an attack when Rcynhout and Smith are off the court. She was especially strong in helping the Vikings close out the win in the second set and added two blocks to her kills. Morris had 34 digs and seemed to be there every lime the Sailors tried to sneak a dump over the Viking block. Gracie had 24 digs, Gabie 17 and Kietzman finished with 12. in the regional final in Middleville. . Hie Vikings followed up their reg.onai w n by topping the Hawks in thc Quarter m.. » Portland Tuesday three >eb to one. Uik^oOd returns to action this afternoon against Harper Creek in the Class B State Quarterfinal at KcIIol’p Arena in Battle Creek. Game lime is slated for 5:30 p m. Pontiac Notre Dame I rep and North Branch will meet in lhe day’s other Class B Semifinal in Battle Creek. Lakewood sophomore setter Gracie Shellenbarger puts up a pass during her team's Class B Regional Final against South Christian Thursday at Belding High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Barry County Adult Swim Club looking to add new members Lakewood High School graduate Lexie Spetoskey gets set to hit a serve during her senior season with the Davenport University Women’s Volleyball team this fall. Spetoskey and the Panthers won the program's first ever Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference regular season and tournament titles recently and will begin play in the NAIA Tournament for the second time ever Saturday when they host Olivet Nazarene in the DU Student Center. (Photo courtesy Davenport Sports Information) 25-21.25-19, 25-19. Spetoskey split time at setter as a freshman at DU. leading lhe team with 644 assists, then after an early season surgery her sophomore y ear moved into a role as a defensive special­ ist. She’s been there ever since, and she loves it. "(The hard part about the transition) was just reminding myself that 1 didn’t have to set," Spetoskey said "That transition was hard to get used to. You’ve got your natural habits to run up to the net to set the ball. You’ve got someone else in there to do thal for you. I wouldn’t take it any other way. Play ing defense is one of my favorite parts about volleyball and J love it. It wasn’t too hard." Spetoskey had 254 digs and 33 aces as a sophomore and was second on lhe team hist fall as a junior with 444 digs and had a teamhigh 50 aces. She earned Academic AllWHAC honors last fall while also being named a Capital One CoSIDA Academic All District player. She’s currently third on her team in dips with 407 so far this year and sec­ ond on the team with 36 aces. she said she’s had a lot of experiences in college that have made her stronger over lhe yean,, and has made a lot of strong friend­ ships. becoming great friends with 2013 DU L’rad Nicole Chase from Caledonia and currenl teammate Hannah Slone from Hudson ville. 1 just remember going in recruit weekend and seeing (Stone) and I’m just like oh my f°slt. this could be interesting, but it was just s° funny how well yon can click w ith someeven though you’ve been ’rivals’ tor ycaMin high school),” Spetoskey said. , ^Petoskey was second team all-state in Cluss B as a junior and senior, and third team a,,*sl:‘te as a sophomore while playing at ^‘kewood High School where she was a nK‘nibv’r of the varsity volleyball team for four yea^ . , . t)uvenpori is currently ranked 15th m the NA,A Coaches’Top 25 Poll and qualified lor tl,e NAIa Tournament for the second time m P^ain history with its conference title. lhe ‘“Hhers Open NAIA Ibuniament play at gainst Olivet Nazarene Saturday al 7:30 Pan. The Barry Co Adult Swim Club is getting ready for a busy winter season in lhe Community Education and Recreation Center pool in Hastings. The club is looking for those interested in swimming for health, wellness, fitness and for fun. for members who are looking to leant to swim more efficiently and those who swam competitively in high school and would like lo continue as an adult. Adults can join the club by calling Hastings Community Education at 269-948­ 4414. fhe cost is $35 a month, with the first month free to new members. Thai special free month offer expires Jan. 31.2015. Practices are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in the CERC p<xtl in Hastings from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a m. Bobbie Taffcc, who is certified-with US Masters Swimming, will be the club coach. Taffcc has 25 years of experience teaching hundreds of children and adults to sw im as a WSI instructor. She has also coached age group swimming in Middleville for several years. More information can be found on the club’s Facebook pace - Barry Co Adult Swim Club. Elks Hoop Shoot in its 40th year, comes to HMS Dec. 6 The Hastings competition in the 40th Annual Elks Hoop Shoot, the national free throw shooting contest for children ages 8 through 13, will be held at lhe Hastings Middle School West Gym on Dec. 6. Registration begins al 9:30 a.m. and the contest begins at 10 a.m. Nearly three million students from across thc country entered last year’s competition for boys and girls in age categories X to 9; 10 to II; and 12 to 13. Each contestant has 25 shots al the hoop. The boy and girl in each ape group with lhe best scores advance through four tiers of competition to qualify for the national finals in Springfield. Mass. Hastings winners will compete against other contestants in the district event, with location and time are to be . Names of the national winner? .""J"'*mu-ribed on rhe L-lks National 11^'" plaque, on permanent display in th Sho°t Memorial Basketball Hail uf .Naisn“th Springfield. Massachusetts. bajlR‘ in ^enX’p^^^ by lhc the U.S. A. It ls endorsed by \ ° of school systems around the eotm.'1*!,’4^ of Shoo. ,s funded by rhe J Foundaimn and (he sup|X) Sati ’P and state associations h*4l I (J “1 For more details or to I • *** visit ww w.vlks iHv k, k‘!n‘ alX)tit th.». Elks Lodge ^65 ’ n ^.11^ • 4:>-530s, �The Hasting* Bnnn« - Thunxlay. November 20.2014 Vikes Page 13 > avoid fifthset'»state uaKewood senior Vanessa Reynhout (15) pounds a kill past the block of Forest Hills Eastern’s Lauren Trisch (7) and Ssommer VandenBerge (5) during lhe fourth set of her team's 3-1 Class B Quarterfinal victory over the Hawks Tuesday at Portland High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) b)/ Brett Bremer Around Lakewood volleyball it’s feeling like 2012 all over again After a while it all starts to feel a little familiar. Lakewood varsity girls’ volleyball coach Kellie Rowland is shouting and clapping from thc bench while across the court in the stands her son Cameron is doing the same thing. The Wacky Woodies arc in the stands having fun watching high school volleyball and fighting the urge to go over the line (mostly) while cheering on their classmales. They’re still getting dressed up and having fun. The stands are still full of blue and white, although with a little more red I think this time around. There are still scattered #5 rEmember T-shirts. Many of the same parents and former players are in the stands cheering on the Lakewood varsity volleyball team. There are a handful of girls back from the 2012 team lhat won lhe Class B Stale Championship, and a handful of girls now wearing varsity uniforms who were ball girls forthat 2012 Viking team. North Branch, the team that the Vikings' topped in the 2012 final, is one of lhe four state semifinal teams. Lakewood lakes on Harper Creek tonight at 5:30 p.m., with North Branch facing Pontiac Notre Dame Prep in thc second Class B Semifinal at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. In a back and forth affair with Forest Hills Eastern the Vikings won a regional cham­ pionship in five sets during the 2012 run. This year it was South Christian falling to lhe Vikings in five sets in the regional final. Lakewood got a slate tournament win over Forest Hills Eastern again Tuesday, in the Class B Quarterfinals at Portland High School, this time in four sets. It brought up mem­ ories of another kind. Lakewood had a strange call go against it in the fourth set of its regional final against Plainwell in 2010. ending the season for a powerhouse Viking team led by Chelsea laike. Anna Lynch and Lexie Spetoskey. This time the call went the Vikings' way. as Forest Hills Eastern was called for a touch after a moment of debate late in the fourth set. I imagine Forest Hills Eastern’s coaches and players feel the same today as thc Vikings did on that rough night in 2010. It was a devastating loss for the Vikings, but it wasn't thc end of lhe world. Lake (Cornerstone University). Lynch (Hope College) and Spetoskey (Davenport University) all went on to fine college careers. The sophomores and freshmen on that team Brooke Wieland, Olivia Davis and Emily Kutch would form the core of the stale championship team in 2012, and are all now playing collegiate sports as well. There are good things ahead for the Vikings no matter what happens this weekend. There are some things lhat arc different about this nm too. There’s a different Kutch paying this year. Rebecca. There arc two Shcllenbargcrs on the team instead of one. h’s Alivia (Benedict) not Olivia (Davis) The mrls thal are back from the 2012 team are very difterent players. Karh Morris seems to be getting to every ball that makes it over the Viking block. , \ pve evcr seen anyone improve as much in three years as Vanessa R,v„l?n„i She only had a handful of attacks in the 2012 state final. She only converted Keynhout. 5l» t»O MHSAA doesn’t even have her last name spelled right in its box Lakewood's Charlie smith (rignu ^'uuabie Shellenbarger celebrate at the end of their team’s four-set victory over Forest Hills Eastern in the Class B Quarterfinal at Portland High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer program reload rather than rebuild each year. Instead of a coin flip to start the fifth set, Sports Editor Viking senior Gracie Shellenbarger spent Lakewood freshman Lisa Hewitt s 'tepped lhe 2012 tournament run in the same position play continued. Lakewood eventually pulled on thc court in the state postseason tourna­ jis many of the current freshmen call-ups. even at 24-24 on the ace by Kietzman, and ment for the first time following a time-out, She’s pleased to be playing a big part this Reynhout got he ball to lhe floor three more limes to clinch the victory'. with her team trailing Forest Hills Eastern 20­ year. Rey nhout had 11 blocks to go with her 16 in the fourth set of their Class B "It’s a wonderful feeling to be actually a team-leading kill total, and Rowland changed Quarterfinal at Portland Tuesday. part of it this lime and to be playing and on Viking sophomore setter Gracie the court all thc lime. It definitely feels like an up the line-up a little bit lo give her some not Shellenbarger got lhe ball up for Hewitt who honor to be out there right now," said Gracie quite as tough match-ups at lhe net in the hit a soft shot off the Eastern block. The ball who was second on the team with 14 kills fourth set - a move thal paid off in thc end. "I knew they’d get a lead on us a little bit fell into a hole in the middle of the Hawk Tuesday. and I told them to just stay patient, play our defense. Senior Vanessa Reynhout led the way with game and we’ll be okay.” Row land said. "(That) really helped us turn thing', 28 kills for the Vikings. Gabie Shellenbarger put up 60 assists around." said I-akewood head coach Kellie "We played well," Gracie said. "We didn’t throughout the four sets. Rowland. come on as strong as wc should have in the Morris had a team-high 36 digs on another It was the start ot a Lakewood rally thal third set. We gave away some points that we evening in which she surprised her coach by would see the Vikings score 11 of lhe final 16 shouldn’t have in the beginning, which made getting up balls that Rowland thought were lo points to dose out a 25-Iti. 25-IX. 23-25. 27­ uk go into the fourth set. We were down by a the floor. Katelin Sennckcr added 23 digs for 25 victory over the Hawks and earn their sixth lot in the fourth set and we pushed through. the Vikings. trip to lhe slate semifinals. Vanessa had some key kills in the end of that Lakewood pulled away late in each of the I-akcwood will face Harper Crepk at 5:30 fourth set. Katelynn Kietzman, her serve, her first two sets to build a 2-0 lead, the same lead p.m. in lhe Class B Semifinal at Kellogg ace. that was huge for us too.” it had in its five-set victory over South Arena in Battle Creek this afternoon (Nov. Hewitt recorded a second kill before Christian in last week’s regional final. 20). Pontiac Notre Dame Prep and North Benedict took her spot back with teammate Thc teams were tied 16-16 in the first set Branch, thc team lhe Vikings beat in the 2012 Karly Morris stepping to lhe service line and Tuesday before the Vikings pulled away for State Championship match, meet in the other their team down 23-19. the 25-18 win. Lakewood won the last five semifinal of the evening. Lakewood trailed 24-21 when an attack by points after thc Hawks pulled within 20-18 Hewitt suffered an injury' in the middle of Reynhout flew wide of lhe court and thc late in the second set. October and hadn’t played since, with sopho­ Hawks celebrated forcing a fifth set, but a late 1-aurvn Trisch led Forest Hills Eastern with more Rebecca Kutch doing well in her stead. touch was ruled by the officials to give the 15 kills and 23 digs in the match. Setter Julia Fellow freshman Alivia Benedict has had a Vikings new life. Forest Hills Eastern coach Mitchell had 35 assists as well as ten digs. fine tournament nin for the Vikings as well, Jodi Slreur was sure no one on her team had Shelby Hewlett and Nicole Jimenez had 10 and was there on the bench rooting on Hewitt touched the ball. kills each for thc Hawks. after giving up her spot. Benedict momentarily joined senior Marie Hendrickson and freshmen Breanna Wickerink, Erica Potter. Kayla Sauers and Alexandra Wheeler who have been positive influences from lhe sideline throughout the tournament run. Rowland said that’s just the kind of girls she has on her team. Now that the firearm deer hunting season and they will receive a text back with a link Before Tuesday, Hewitt had been on the is under way, the Department of Natural lo lhe DNR’s interactive deer check station bench for thc whole postseason along with a Resources encourages hunters to stop by a locator map. Hunters can utilize their smart­ that the group postseason varsity call-ups. DNR deer check station after their success­ phone's GPS function to find the deer-check Rowland said even that experience in the *lale ful harvest for DNR staff to collect impor­ location closest to them and then get tumtournament is huge for her girls, helping the tant data from their deer and to receive their by-turn directions to that location to have 2014 cooperator patch. their deer checked. 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It’ll be a shame if she’s not a first team all-staler this sea- netds to be without a ton. ’a ... wj(hout a ton of hard work put in. dents in the floor with their a” , a tournament run which has everyone feelAH dial work had paid off m a r lrophy ioglike it’s 2012 all over again. 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November 20. 7014 - Thfl Coach thinks his divers might not be ‘Dark Horses' anymore Fhc Hastings Community Diving Club had a successful first competition of the season Saturday, at the Oakland University Diving Invitational. With six divers competing in a large field of competitors thc self proclaimed ‘Dark Horses’ won all but one event including awards in both tiers as well as the individual levels. “This was a great start to our season," said head coach Todd Bates, “very reminiscent of last year when we traveled to Ohio State. 1 think wc might have to come up with a dif­ ferent nickname soon as thc ‘Dark Horses’ arc not going unnoticed any longer. These young athletes deserve all the credit for their hard work and dedication." Dane Barnes placed first in his event in his first competition. Gram Price won gold in his event as well as the silver in his tier. For the girls. Ella Carroll won the Gold and Lucy Barnard won thc silver in their event. Anna Bassett placed 6th in her event. Hannah Johnson walked away with two golds winning her event and her tier as well. Ella Carroll (front from left), Anna Bessett, Hannah Johnson and (back) Lucy Barnard show off their awards after fine performances at the Oakland University Diving Invitational Saturday. HCDC divers Dane Barnes (left) and Gram Price show off their awards after winnirr their events at the Oakland University Diving invitational Saturday in Auburn Hills. TK’s Vouch Bf humbled by MITCA's highest honor by Brett Bremer Sports Editor To a lot of people she’s Tammy. To most of her current and former runners she’s simply coach B. Things arc a lad more formal when they’re engraved on an award. Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’ cross country coach Tamara Benjamin was honored with the Kermit Ambrose z\ward and a spot in the Michigan Pair of 300s at Hastings Bowl Mickey Davis rolled his first 300 game at Hastings Bowl, Nov. 5. Travis Main rolled his first 300-game at Hastings Bowl Oct. 22. Interscholastic Track Coaches Association Wayland Road Runners program on (MITCA) Hall of Fame Friday (Nov. 7) dur­ Wednesday evenings during lhe summer ing thc annual MITCA Cross Country Clinic months lhat Antel started in the 1990s. banquet at the Hilton in Grand Rapids. “Ray has always been a big supporter of The award, named after MITCA founder MITCA and he was the one, as I was not quite Kermit Ambrose, is thc highest honor lhe as busy when my kids were tiny, that talked group can bestow upon a coach in recognition me into being more involved with MITCA. I of one’s outstanding service to the sport, started with the cross country chair then was school, association and community the chair for the cross country committee and Joining the Hall of Fame was a little bit of just things like that." a surprise and becoming lhe second female In 26 years of coaching Benjamin’s teams coach to ever win the Ambrose Award was a have won 11 conference championships and four regional titles. complete shock. “Beforehand 1 saw a little bit and thought “My first conference championship I think that maybe I made it into the Hall of Fame, I had six kids on my team," Benjamin said. but the Ambrose Award which is the highest “We were just doing the right thing I guess, award that MITCA gives, it was very' hum­ then we won a couple conference champi­ bling," Benjamin said. “It was very, very onships and 1 remember Tom Lehman’s humbling and vety much a surprise. It defi­ wrestling group winning a slate championship nitely was a great evening. My dear, great (in 1996) and just thinking oh, my gosh a state friend Ray Anlel who coaches at East championship that’s just crazy. That just Kentwood and had coached at Kdloggsville seems so amazing and so focused just on lhe best of thc best. was the presenter. “Then in I don't know how* many years, we “It was a big surprise.’’ Antel shared his own thoughts and stories had won one as well and there arc different from some of Benjamin’s former runners, things you go through. You don't coach for including a couple from the first of her three those reasons. You don’t coach thinking I’m state championship teams, who were in atten­ going to go in and win a state championship dance. Antel coached al Kclloggsville before or I’m going to do this. I coach just because I going to East Kentwood, and the two built a wanted to be able to give something back and friendship while competing in the OK Blue to be able to do something positive for the Conference. When the Trojan girls won the kids and have them have some good experi­ second of three straight Division 2 state ences like I was able to have." Benjamin had her own good experiences championships, in the fall of 2000. Antel’s Kclloggsville girls also won the Division 3 running for Thomapple Kellogg High School, title. Benjamin has long been a part of, and and after high school had the chance to run encouraged her runners to take part in, the collegiately at Eastern Michigan University. Thornapple Kellogg varsity girls' cross country coach Tammy Benjamin addresses the crowd alter being honored with the Ambrose Award, the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association’s (MITCA) most prestigious cross country award, at the 2014 MITCA Cross Country Clinic in Grand Rapids Nov. 7. Benjamin was appreciative of Antel pre­ senting her the award. Lehman being among lhe attendees al the banquet along with a few of her former runners and her husband John for bringing her two children to the event. “Kermit (/Xmbrose) died a couple years ago al 101 and he pretty much started MITCA and created a lot of lhe coaching association bvlaws and things like lhat. I was fortunate enough lo know him and to sec him at a lot (Jf things and it’s very humbling to be a piece of that,” Benjamin said. In addition to girls’ cross countri Benjamin spent 15 years as the varsity boys’ cross country coach and a number of leading the Thomapple Kellogg varsity »irij track and field team. 3 ** r ’ Chris Jensen, who coached from l<m 1966 at Jackson High School and won 3 * country slate championships in 1947 ‘49 was also inducted into lhe Mi rr 1 1, . 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Tlie guest speaker will be Josh Haas ot Hickory Comers, who will give a talk on his Big Green Big Year, or BIGBY. in which he set out to see as many species of birds as possible on foot or by bicycle in Barry County in 2013. Haas also is an accomplished nature photographer and president of Brigham Audubon Club in Battle Creek. Light refreshments will be served. Fracking film in Hastings Dec. 7 by Dour VandcrLaan Editor “This Johnstovyn well is A long line of residents had wishes to just the tip Ofr,ceberg. throw in the well at Tuesday's Barry’ County I ’ m asking you for a, °'mal Board of Commissioners meeting, but the proposal that you will |00k wishes weren’t so nice. "An injection well is being put into Barry into this further ,ts like County, it’s an old well that is being deepened : we’ve tried to tell you, so it can be filled with wastewater from deep and you won’t listen. well fracking in other states," reported Kat I’m holding y°u resPonsible VanHamman of Orangeville Township. “We as our local representatives.” haven't verified where, but it’s near Johnstown, and 1 think there’s something very Don Bradstreet concerning about allow ing this in our coun­ ty." L---------------------r VanHamman was one of eight speakers who attended Tuesday ’s meeting to express be filled with brine water from existing oil concern about renewed fear that the widely wells," clarified Michelle Skedgell, executive discussed vertical drilling for oil underground director of the Pierce C edar Creek Institute, nationwide could again be posing a direct who said that she had consulted with five rep­ threat to the county. resentatives at the Michigan Department of Two fracking wells received state permits Environment Quality- It has nothing to do in 2013. but both were reported to be "dry.” w ith a fracked well I he brine water is water and further exploration ceased. The well in question Tuesday received the only 2014 per­ that comes out of the ground already as part of oil drilling that has taken place." mit for deep-well drilling in Barry County, Skedgell said 28 oil wells have been drilled but, according to the next speaker, its use may and pumped in the past 40-some years in vary from being the feared depository' of mil­ Hope and Johnstown townships, alone. She lions of gallons of toxic wastewater from also provided contact information at the fracking operations elsewhere. “it’s an existing well that’s going to be MDEQ. “The question I have now,” Skedgell told drilled deeper to 2.000 feet and it’s going to the board, "is if the permit issued for this well is just for brine water or can it be used for other things, such as wastewater from frack­ ing?” . Skedgell added that further discussion needs to be carefully monitored so that only accurate information is provided. Though they patiently listened to the frack­ ing procession of speakers, one commissioner expressed his frustration. “We’re an arm of state government and we can’t legislate anything they can’t.” said Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg. who view ed the nearly bO minutes of discussion as futile. "We might as well be talking about the Great Wall of China." Former commissioner Mike Bremer, cur­ rently supervisor of Thomapple Township, also was in attendance to inform commission­ ers that he’s part of a group that’s preparing a game plan for commissioners to follow that could address the threat. “As a county, we have the authority to slow down (the fracking movement J." said Bremer. “We have the authority to impose a moratori­ um until we can come up with ordinances that could regulate fracking. I just don’t want to see us become the nation’s toxic dump ’’ Dial fear has propelled local resident Don Bradstreet for some time to convince the county board to at least state a position on the issue. That frustration met Stolsonburg’s Tuesday. “You’ve listened to me and Steve Ixisher {president of Michigan Land Air Water Defense! for years on this fracking.” said Bradstreet. “ This Johnstown well is just the tip of the iceberg. I'm asking you for a formal proposal that you will look into this further. It’s like we’ve tried to tell you. and you won’t listen. I'm holding you responsible as our local representatives.” To Stolsonburg’s request of Board Chair Joyce Snow that multiple public comment speakers on one topic be represented by a .sin­ gle representative, Bradstreet asked Stolsonburg if “we could ask for your resig­ nation?" "You can ask all you want." said Stolsonburg. “That’s your altitude." replied Bradstreet. "I used to support you." After dispensing of a routine business agenda, County Administrator Michael Brown offered his own appeal for support from the community for the upcoming review of the master facilities planning progress. "We started the process with the kickoff in September and. at this point, the steering committee has met three times," said Brown. "Tower Pinkster has met with all of the See FRACKING, page 9 I I The Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan, the bailor question group seck| ing to ban horizontal fracking and its i wastes in Michigan. is offering a public screening of the film “Gasbuid II" by f i Josh Fox Sunday, Dec. 7. from 1 to 5 I p.m. al the Thomas Jefferson Hall. 328 1 S. Jefferson St. Hastings. “Gasland II” is a follow-up to Fox’s I award-winning documentary feature debut "Gasland.” Die new film contin­ ues to explore the method of extracting natural gas and oil through a process known as horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, highlighting the dangerous process and the gas industry's influence on public policy. The film also sheds light on the long­ term and global consequences of frack­ ing. as more countries join the movement of drilling for gas through fracking. Tlie screening i> free; donations arc appreciated. Doors will be opened at 1:30 p.m. Registration open for Hastings Christmas parade Die annual Hastings Christmas Parade will mark its 60lh year when it steps off Saturday, Dec. 6. at 2 p m. This year's theme is “Hometown Vintage Christmas.” Anyone interested in taking part in the annual eyent is asked to register by Dec. 4. The Hastings Rotary Club and Barry County Chamber of Commerce are joint­ ly hosting the parade, which is sponsored by Bliss Clearing Niagara. Information and applications are avail­ able at the chamber office. 221 W. Stale St., Hastings, by emailing parade<« hastingsroury.com; or by calling the cham­ ber, 269-945-2454. City approves refrigerator ordinance; action can be by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Code compliance officials now have the power to take immediate action should they find a abandoned or discarded refrigerator, freezer or other airtight container outside of any dwelling or structure within the city limits. Hastings City Council held a second read­ ing Monday evening and unanimously approved an ordinance which implemented an amendment to the city code allowing officials to take more immediate action when they dis­ cover an unsecured freezer or refrigerator that could create a public hazard. In October, the council requested that City Code Compliance Officer Bill Hanshaw and City Attorney Stephanie F’ekkes develop a draft of the ordinance. The mailer was brought to the council’s attention by council member Brenda McNabb-Stange, who said she would like to see the code amended to avert tragedy before it happens. The ordinance, which was approved Monday night, prohibits household appli­ ances and other airtight containers being abandoned, discarded or know ingly permitted to remain outside of any dwelling, building or other structure, or within any unoccupied or abandoned building, dwelling in a place accessible to children without first removing the door or lid from it — unles: the container is displayed for sale on the premises of the owner and is securely locked or fastened The city is authorized to immediately enter a private premises to abate the nuisance creat­ ed by a violation of (he code as amended. Tlie cost of abatement, including removal of the offending container from the. premises, or removal of doors or lids from such containers, shall be paid by the resident of the premises. The ordinance also slates the person who violates any provision of this section is responsible for a municipal civil infraction, subject to payment of a civil fine. bi other business, the council: • Witnessed Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell present representatives from the Barry County Commission on Aging with a proclamation recognizing the organization for its many contributions to .seniors in the com­ munity. • Awarded a bid. in an amount of $12,277, to Bell Equipment lor extensive repair to the impeller system on the city’s street sweeper. "The din and grit eventually w ear out these impellers," said Hastings City Manager Jeff St. Rose shaded get Mansfield. “There is only one vendor author­ ized to perform this work in our area, so com­ petitive quotes are not available." • Set a joint w orkshop with the cable access committee for 6 p.m. prior to the city council immediate meeting, which w ill begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, to consider equipment and program­ ming needs related to the Cable Access Channel and web streaming. Investigation finds no criminal wrongdoing at animal shelter by Julie Makarcwicz Staff Writer After what Barry' County Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt called a “very thorough and comprehensive investigation." it was deemed no charges will be filed against the Barry County Animal Shelter. Carlton Township resident Elden Shellenbarger filed a civil complaint against the shelter in September, alleging cruel and inhumane treatment of the animals. He also alleged the shelter was hoarding animals and noted a large population of cats, in particular. His complaint warranted further investi­ gation by the sheriff’s department, the inves­ tigation w as then turned over to the Hastings Police. Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt released information Nov. 20 say ing the investigation by his department was complete and was reviewed by the prosecuting attorney’s office, and no charges were being issued. “I would like to commend Detective |Encj Ingram on it very thorough and com­ prehensive investigation in the above com­ plaint." said Barry Nakfoor-Pratt. in a memo to the police department. "After a review of the documents provided by Detective Ingram. I do not find any criminal wrongdo­ ing." m ThsnksgMug dimes1 Enjoying thoir Thanksgiving feast Friday morning at St. Hose schooJ Hockwise from left) Alex Forsberg. Noah Slrimback, Juan Sebastian, Hayden Long. Connor Makled and Gavin Qheran yDove' . unwfaps her utensils, ready to dig in to a Thanksgiving feast prepared by adult volunteers at St. Rose SchnniJor., n,parents have been preparing the din­ ner for students at the school since 1979. (Photos by Shari Carney) 01 ,n Hastings. �adoption day ceremon by Julie Mukarvwicz Staff Writer len wooden gavels, made from cherry and hickory, walnut and mahogany, were lined up in from of Hairy County District Court Judge Michael Schipper’s bench in the courtroom Friday during the 12th annual celebration of Michigan’s Adoption Day. “They’re beautiful. They’re unique. Each one is slightly different, just like every child is slightly different.” s.ud Schipper who tradi­ tionally gives a handmade wooden gavel to each child adopted in his court as .something the children can keep to remember their spe­ cial day. In the past, the gavefs have come from within his own family — made by his father. Earl, who adopted Mike and his sib­ lings Later. Mike also adopted a son and doesn’t make any apologies for his emotions when dealing w ith adoptions. Schipper said giving the gavels was his family ’s way of giving something back. Earl Schipper died earlier this year, and Judge Schipper had only a coupla of gavels left. He said he somehow wanted to continue offering adoption families something mean­ ingful. “I wasn’t sure what I was going to do. Then a gentleman I didn’t know well at all. asked if I he could help make gavels for me. This is one 1 of the reasons why I love living in Barry I County. It’s a special place to live with special I people,” said Schipper. “This is the kind of ■ .L----- 1 - • • “1 Dr. Bard Bloom, a retired Hastings optometrist, heard of Schipper’s story about the gavels and learned of Schipper’s commit­ ment to adoptions. A hobby woodworker, Bloom offered to step in and make gavels to continue Schipper’s tradition. “It’s just a most touching and wonderful story he told,” said Bloom of Schipper’s com­ mitment to the adoptions. “I just wanted to help keep it going if I could. 1 do a little bit of wood working as a hobby.” Bard and his wife. Nancy, sat in the back of the courtroom as Schipper paused frequently Judge Michael Schipper hugs Hailie Zahl, who to keep his emotions in check while talking was adopted. Her father, Mike Zahl stands nearby holding adopted sister Jazmin about adoption day and gifts given to the emotional one for him, and even more so this adopted children. of November. Statewide, several judges make -------------------------------------------------------------“Of all the things he’s made, this is really •year with his own father’s death. time to host a special celebration of adoptions I ' ■ “I used to apologize, but I’m not going to the most rewarding.” said Nancy Bloom of and more than 100 adoptions will be finalized ~ her husband's work, “ft’s just so heartwarm­ any more. I’m thankful I have so many things throughout the state ’ . . in my life I can be that emotional about,” said ing and so heartfelt." “I’he whole reason it was started was to Schipper as he talked about Michigan ’ s Schipper’s courtroom was filled Friday bring attention to the fact there are thousands j afternoon with court employees, and families Adoption Day and the impact adoptions make of kids in foster care looking for forever ; . I .. * on so many lives. with their adopted children, all taking part in ’ ; , Michigan’s Adoption Day started 12 years homes.” said Schipper. the celebration of Michigan's Adoption Day. /kccording to Michigan Adoption Facts, as , Schipper admitted the day is always an ago. This year, it was formally recognized as j : Nov. 25, but celebrated throughout the month of Sept. 30. nearly 12,800 children are in the recruited family. In Schipper’s courtroom, no ado were formalized Friday, but several fa with adopted children were honored an ognized. Families were invited to refreshments after the ceremony and adopted child was able to take home special gifts - teddy bears, balloons, ing books and the wooden gavels. “There are a lol of kids who need adopted.” said Schipper. “They need fo families like I got.” Schipper pointed out that many fam people have been adopted, including Hill and husband Tim McGraw, Bill Clin Steve Jobs, Nancy Reagan. Babe Ruth May a Angelou. He spoke from his heart ing the brief ceremony. “Adoption is about opening your heart your home to a young person — a child needs you.” Schipper said he likes being able to han adoptions in his court even though typicall would be a duty given to the probate court. said when Judge William Doherty learn Schipper was adopted himself, he asked Schipper would like to handle those duties "I like to do these. It’s one of the only tim everyone leaves my courtroom happy,” s Schipper. Schippersaid family is so important to him ‘Family is so much more than the pers who gave birth to you. For me it’s bee coaches and teachers and friends who hav cared about me and helped me along the wa ft s people like Bard Bloom, who 1 conside part of my family now. It’s being a specia person in someone’s life.” Michigan Adoption Day is co-sponsore each year by the Michigan Supreme Cour Michigan Department of Human Sen ices, th Child Welfare Services division of the State Court Administrative Office, and Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange 1} \ state’s foster care system and there arc more than 2,500 children whose parents’ rights have been terminated and have a goal of adoption. In 2014. mon? th.i*J. 160 children have been adopted in Michigan. Histonea indicate than on average 32 percent dren were adopted by their foster pare percent of children were adopted by re and 39 percent of children were adopte । ' .v । • * Wooden gavels, made by retired optometrist Bard Bloom, are lined up in front of Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper’s bench. The gavels are given to each adopted child as something meaningful for them to keep as they remember their special day. Teddy bears, balloons and a life book are given to each adopted child. -- the ----— -----------*2_____ __________ Diego Garcia, 10, enjoys some treats after adoption day ceremony, while Judge ^^^ —***— 1 IT I Michael Schipper looks on. Barry County District Court OI. Bard Bloom looks over the wooden gavels he made to give to the adopted child,, . . *1 t ... fCtirOciScb _ 6'^'' o,<ored m gavels for the adoptedj families - something 8l0QrT1 alter ‘his year. h’"9 Sch,pper.s falher ™ tomake nis death ear. �the Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27. 20M - Page 3 Barry County pays tribute to retiring Bob Nida by Constance Chrestman ». Stuff Wnisr Honoring his 40 sears of service in the *e ttni* appreciation with which he “'■‘Vd that service to Barry County, friends. ।‘.’^gues. and count) leaders sent Bob Nida 2!* in style with a dinner and roast held /.buixhty. Nov. 20 at the Barn Community tnhchment Center Nida retired .is the Director of Barry County Courts alter four decades of shaping >ou‘h. families and colleagues with his humanness. Encapsulated within die man. as described by roasters of the evening, are attributes of integrity, intelligence and disci­ pline. tempered with sincerity, humility and compassion. Nida received the warmest of tluuiks-you's from judges and county officials, business owners and long time friends during the evening which was organized by Leadership Barry County and hosted by retired Judge Richard Shaw. Seated in an overstuffed chair, Nida was gently ribbed with jokes and reminded of the times when he had made indelible impres­ sions on the people he worked with through­ out his tenure within the court system. Credited for writing the Juvenile Code emulated throughout the State and instrumen­ tal in championing the Court Reformation Project in 1996. which saw a combining of the three courts. Probate, District and Circuit, into one fluid system. Nida was acknowl­ edged for helping to create the uniqueness of having one administrator for all three courts. "Bob has been involved with the youth of this community for 40 years." related Family Court Judge William Doherty, “lie influ­ enced so many, connecting with the kids and families that would find themselves in the court system and his compassion and genuine concern for them showed. "He would take the time to reach out to them, challenging them to find (heir courage and to know what they were capable of He would take groups of kids to leadership camps each summer, using his unique ability to bring out their best and showing them that there was more to their lives then their cir­ cumstances.” Shaw, the evening’s host did not restrain his feelings about the friendship he shared with Nida. "Bob is a tremendous individual and a wonderful man.” began Shaw; “but there is something that you might not be aware of. now that you are retired," he said to Nida. "One, you never get a day oil. Iwo, you have to drink coffee on your own time, and three, when you go from being the director of the Barry County Courts, essentially a ‘who’s who’ among your peers, you now become a ‘who’s that’? ’joked Shaw. Not until all his benefits from Barry County have been used up. though, according to Fred Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics who had recovered some long-lost vacation credits that Nida had never used. ‘‘Bob has been an advocate for the courts for many years, rarely taking vacation time from his work." Jacobs began, setting up his antic. "Bob had measured the vacation time due to him. something like 14-1 hours...and since the county cheated him out of those days.” joked Jacobs. "I felt bad for him. "So I went all over Hastings, and here you go. Bob, here’s 3 .(XX) Barry Bucks." .said Jacobs, in obvious amusement. Noting that Nida now lived in Holland, Jacobs added. “You have to come back here to Barry County to spend them.” Former Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher commended Nida for being an advocate for the Court re-forming project initiated by Fisher in Barry County in 1996. Bob Nida, finally released from his twohour roasting, speaks gratefully of all the friends, colleagues and family that were in attendance at the night s dinner In his honor. Jacobs also reminisced on Nida’s gift w ith young people. . “What you’ve done tor Barry County is unparalleled, Bob,” said Jacobs. "Your con­ cern for and about family anj kjds js unmatched. When in the presence of a kid, somehow you transform them, in a matter of hours." Jacobs was directly referencing the sum­ mer weekend camp Nida facilitated each summer for at-risk children, offering them lessons in leadership. “It was truly amazing to see this transfor­ mation in these young men and women in one weekend and that is what Bob is to all of us. making a difference in the Jives in Barry County,” concluded Jacobs. "He has a gift, a skill to reach kids and help (hem find their coinage. Bob. you may not realize the impact you have had on Barry County. Tlie kids still talk about the changes you has V made in their lives." Evidence that Nida practiced what he preached at home. Elizabeth Nida, confirmed that her falher slmred his ‘’ills with his own family. • •• •» "My parents claim'hree children, but have positively influenced the lives of so many people in their chosenprofcssions and also in their personal commitment in supporting and mentoring young people." said Elizabeth Nida. “Though we are highlighting my father tonight, we would be remiss to not also acknowledge my mother. She is incredibly dedicated, loving and kind. It is difficult to talk about the stories we want to share with­ out talking about both my mom and my dad since they prov ided such a unified front and Middle scho©8 band stademts bring home 13 Division I medals Bob Nida, along with wife. Linda, and daughter. Elizabeth, pose for an end-ofevening picture at the conclusion of a dinner/roast held in Bob Nida’s honor, Thursday, Nov. 20. teamwork approach in parenting. My dad was committed to and loved his work and remained grounded in his values and faith. 'Dial is Bob Nida, my dad, truly a role model to so many others.’’ Nida, who had remained seated in the over­ stuffed recliner, stood to hug his daughter and to finally speak to all who were in attendance on his behalf. "This community is gifted with so many talented people, that can put things together to make things work." offered Nida. “All of us. collectively, are what has made Barry County a fantastic county in Michigan, all working together to find a solution. I hope that you all will continue to work together, to continue to make a positive difference in each life in Barry County." St. Rose students enjoy early Thanksgiving feast Among the volunteers providing the meal are (from left) Mary Javor. Laura Boge, ? Jackie Perez and Erica Elwood, who dish up the meal in an assembly-line style. 1 grandparents continued a 35-year-old tradi­ tion al St. Rose Friday, Nov. 21. with the annual Thanksgiving feast. Planning begins weeks before the’ dinner, and food preparations start around 8 a.m. the Friday before Thanksgiving. Preparations begin weeks earlier in the classrooms, as well, where students work on art, history and other grade-level lessons to learn more about Thanksgiving and its mean­ ing. The most visible results are the head­ dresses and vests students wear to the dinner, representing the Pilgrims and Native Americans who shared the original' Thanksgiving. ■ By the tune students begin filing in the din-4 ing area in the church basement, the aroma of i roast turkey and all the fixings is overwhelm- ’ ing. Crepe paper turkey s adorned each table , and students were handed a decorated turkey ' shaped cookie at the tail end of the food line, i After a prayer, students, teachers, and par­ ent volunteers enjoy a meal together..Sixth grade students also share reasons they are thankful. Call 269-945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads Players present... Mnctinas Middle School band members who attended the recent MSBOA Festival pose for a photo (front row, from |eft)Lindsav Molnr laden Hickman. Ellie Saur, Shannon Brown. Victoria Byykkonen, Audrey Byykkonen, Sydney Pattok. (back row) L ' Harden Claire Anderson, Sam Waller. Lexi McDade, Katie Metzner, Kate Haywood, Ben Stafford, and Andre* Vann. (Absent from photo, Jon Nash. dents to the s„k> ;ind linscinblc Association Diilf J* « • S(.I)()l)| Salurda>, Festival at Fennville " f• |5 events Nov. 22. where they parttetp^ m •- 'J «’!<» rimmed a medal for .heir All of the students uirn up |3 performances. °'erJ ’ . j lw0 Division 11 Division I blue ^ed^XrS|>encer While, red medals, said band ban<J siu(jeiiis Seventh and eighth L- 1 signed up for the festival in late September and spent the months of October and November preparing, said White. Each piece was played with piano accompaniment pro­ vided by retired Hastings hand director Joan Schroeder. who also helped coach students who participated. Participants in this year’s event were. Seventh grade — Shannon Brown, trum­ pet; Audrey Byykkonen. tuba; Ellie Saur, clarinet; and Andrew Vann, bass clarinet. Eighth grade - ^'"ria Hyykkl,„en. trumpet, Jaden lli>*,ran- alto saxonhonel-mdsay Meeker, piani). KaIii; Me zner, trombone: *^h. French honi Sydney Paltok. trumi*1’ IJen Staffs, ’ afford, trombone; Sam Waller. .?‘^phone:’ Kate Haywood and |.eM Uute duel; Claire Anderson ai>d Lau*n Harden snare duct. CHRISTMAS ^AROL^ I'.ned on j novel b\ Charles Dickens a>Lpicd b) Roniul'b Liinxw Open io public chess rehearsal Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at 7pm . Tickets will be $8 al the door. Thursday & Friday, Dec. 4 & 5, 2014 nt 7pm; Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7pm ami a Matinee <m Sunday, Dec. 7th at 2pm All tickets will be $10 lor adults ami $8 lor seniors ami students. Dennison Performing Arts Cvnlvr located in the Barrv Community Enrichment Center urt 231 South Broadway •t ickets may he reserved in advance by calling the Thornapple Arts Council al 269-945-2(102. Seating is limited. n,« i. �P390 4 - Thursday. November 27. 2014 - The Did you B.mn- see? - —- We hare cot/nifess reasons to Wallop leaves a dollop Last week's January-stylc snow storm dealt a winter wallop to most of the U.S. These weed seed heads in Hastings look as though they received a dollop of whipped cream just in time for Thanksgiving. More than 19 inches of snow that fell in Hastings in November melted by the weekend. The Buffalo, N.Y.. area received more than seven Roasting a friend and long-time county employee feet of snow. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our stall members that represents Barry County. It you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings. MI 49058; or email new.sfcjadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you rememfeer? Island deal Banner, May 25, 1967 To buy ‘Indian Island” - Thomas F. Stebbins, (left) president of Hastings City Bank and treasurer of the Thornapple Foundation, presents a check for $8,000 to Walter A. Eaton, of the National Bank of Hastings and president of the YMCA, to be used in the purchase of “Indian Island” at Algonquin Lake. The island will be an addition to the “Y” camp and will make it possible for more campers to explore the "wild territory” that has fascinated more than 6,000 young campers dur­ ing the past 20 years. The foundation and the Hastings Community Fund donation leaves just S2.000 tor the “Y" to raise to complete the purchase. Plans are to leave the island as it is so campers may enjoy nature untouched by buildings and landscaping. Have you Tlie irony of walking through the doors of a place called the Barn County Serenity Club every day isn’t lost on a man who’s made a lot of noise in his life. “It’s all about finding people trying to belter themselves rather than being around people who drag you down,” says Roy DePottey. 45. of the drop-in center for recovering drug and alcohol abusers that he helped open on South Michigan Street in Hastings two months ago DePottey knows first-hand the wisdom in that philosophy. Once a hard-working and harder-partying motorcycle rider from Flint, DePottey cast an even bigger shadow on the public basketball courts where he held his own against some of streetball’s best. He secured a sjxji on the semi-professional Flint Fury football team at age 35. and no one could out-jackhammer him as a union labor­ er on major construction jobs in Tennessee. Mississippi and throughout the South. If it weren’t for the dozens of 12-step recovery meetings he encountered in places like Tupelo and Spring Hill and the miracle of prayer in helping him conquer stage four cancer. DePottey knows today he’d never have the opportunity to help other addiction victims nor would he have the rapport with which to relate to them. "It was badly needed.” says DePottey of the local Serenity Club where those strug­ gling with addiction now have a permanent space to attend meetings, talk with others and just “hang out” around |x»plc try mg to better themselves. The 60 io HO addiction strugglers who began showing up daily became confirma­ tion to the community of DePottey's needs assessment. The street-smart eyes of a recovering addict himself convinced DePottey of it. “You .-ce people leave meetings, and they go back [to using).” says DePottey. “They have nothing in between meetings to keep them from it.” So, with the mtxlest donations of some furniture and even a p<x>l table and a ping pong table. DePottey now provides that “serenity” to keep recovering users from falling into the wrong influencers. It’s a start. “We’d like to start having weekend . . . .• •• -.Ivttif your VOtir IlfC J about Ide 3KU anu j - f/..rfttnafa* ortunate As we all sit down today with family or have. Then thin y<)1) ,hc friends to enjoy another Thanksgiving Day and remember that _ P alKady havc dinner, let’s not forget all the things in our change. I-.ven thoutdo more with lives for which we should be thankful. some thing -} the understanding that. the j of (he / Din't dwell on the economy, lack of peace done in the world or other big issues over which ^re’s so much to be thankful foryou have little or no control Instead, think about the little tilings that directly touch your life, such as family, church and local pro­ grams and people you know who are focused on making a difference in someone’s life. At this time of year, church bulletins remind us of so many opportunities to help those in need with food, clothes and financial assistance. In our newspapers, you’ll find Reore-sentatives from county offices, announcements of meals offered to individu­ BamCounty Leadership, friends and farmals and families who may be in need of com­ lyXZ*' at the Barry EnnchmeM munity as much as warm and delicious fcxxl. Center Thursday evening. Nov. 20. to honor These celebrations of thanksgiving remind us 40-yearemployee Bob Nida. that, even though some may not have a lot. we Nida Cline to Barn- County in 974 to all have something for which to be thankful. head the juvenile court system, following A song written by David Foster and Carole , , . .. m Bayer Sager always reminds me of the need Art Olsen. A native of Detroit. Nida graduated from .for all of us to look around at the goodness Dearborn High School and received degrees and the blessings we have. “Some days, we can’t sec the joy that sur­ m psychology and sociology from the University of Detroit and Olivet College. rounds us." goes the song, "so wc gel caught In 1979. he was named juvenile depart­ up inside ourselves, we lake more than we can give.” The words go on to encourage us to ment director of juvenile court services lor "pray for what wc know can be and hope for the county and was named regional director what we still can’t see. It’s up to us. io be the of the Juvenile Justice Association ot change. And even though we all can do more, Michigan. During his 40 y ears of service, he received many accolades, such as Hastings there’s too much to be thankful for.” Thai’s the real truth If wc expect more in Jaycecs Boss of the Year, the Rotary Red our lives, then it’s up to us to be the change. Rose, and the Liberty Bell Aw ard accepted So much of what is wrong in our lives can be along w ith fellow associates. Nida played a major role in the late 1980s made better, but it will take a plan and con­ certed efforts to make things belter. in organizing a county planning group The song also reminds us to look beyond called tlie Futuring Committee, which pro­ ourselves, because there’s so much sorrow. It moted leadership and formulated a county­ says each of us must find our truth — which wide survey identifying seven areas of con­ in many cases is long overdue. So, no matter cern to promote a stronger community. “Those who participated |in leadership how bad tilings seem, we must remind our­ selves not to look back, or dwell on what training 1 continue to come together and could have been, but to look forward and be serve as an influence in many projects and determined to focus on what can be. plans throughout the community,” Nida So many folks, it seems, let their problems once said of leadership. "Future leadership dominate their thoughts, often turning their graduates will enjoy the same collaborative focus onto the problems they face and resent­ efforts." ing those who appear to have more. Nida’s strongest impact during his tenure Often, though, people who do have ^piore was with youths and programs like want to do something special for those who Wraparound, an innovative approach to sup­ have less. You can see that play out in our porting the people who make wrong deci­ local United Way campaign. Thousands of sions in their lives. people throughout Barry County arc pledging “Justice, if you will, was really focused or sending in contributions to help those less on the offender and what is going to be the fortunate. punishment and consequences," Nida relat­ Black Friday, Shop Local Saturday and ed. "h’s not just about locking up and throw­ Cyber Monday are followed by Giving ing away the key." Tuesday, something wc should all consider Nida knew that it was vitally important to during this special time of year. So think about look deeper at the people involved. sending a contribution to your favorite charity “How do we impact that person? Because Tuesday , Dec. 2. You’ll be glad you did. that person has a family, kids or siblings and There arc those who dwell on the things is involved with other people,” Nida said. they think will make their lives better, such as "If you just lock the person up, you haven’t a bigger house, a new car, a different job or dealt with the rest of the problem that’s something else they don’t have. These aren’t around them. So these jurisprudence courts the things that will normally make life much lake a look at that. We’ll take a look al better, though; they just dominate our Wraparound, it’s a program that looks al the thoughts, taking our attention off the things strengths of the family and how' do we build we do have. on those strengths." To keep this all in perspective, consider Over his tenure, Nida became a warrior some of the people who have overcome even for his programs and wasn't afraid to take on more serious difficulties. I know’ people county commissioners to protect the budgets who’vc recently lost a loved one, found out and the programs he .oversaw. that they have a serious health issue, or have "In this town, there’s a growing concern lost their job. How arc they approaching the about the attitude of some of our kids." Nida things that impact their lives? told commissioners at one of those budget Experts warn us not to let the problems we hearings. "They don’t like home, they don’t face consume us because there’s always a like school, they don’t like authority and solution. If we’re able to maintain a good atti­ they’re not afraid to tell you about it." tude. it’s more likely that we’ll find the Nida made us and those commissioners answers. lake a good look at reality. Just as the song goes, “even though this "Our young people are taking over some world needs so much more, there’s so much to day. and if we don’t give them the tools to be be thankful for." successful, we’re going to be in a big mess." The lyrics remind us that it’s all about our It’s been written that a good leader attitude, it’s about how we approach our prob­ inspires men to have confidence in him; a lems and how wc see the pain and suffering in great leader inspires them to have confi­ those around us. dence in themselves. 'Hie best of the season comes to us w hen Over the years. Nida was able to inspire we give to others, through church programs, |x-ople to have the confidenee to do someorganizations like the United Way and others. dimg for themselves. His eareer has been These groups and organizations do their best Ilh-d with achievements, most of which to help those in need because they have the benefited Barry County’s courts. knowledge and experience to get the job done. Bob Nida’s hind work and dedication will Tlie work can only get done, though, with our it ~ that we can support and when we’re willing to give to all be ’ thankful for.’’ make it all possible for those who need it the most. Fred Jacobs, So. as you sit down for Thanksgiving. think ‘ire president, J-Ad Graphics Roy DePottey events and especially a Super Bowl party, hut we’re still on our shoestring budget and can’t afford cable TV yet,” says DePottey. who's financial development strategy has been a $10 |>er month membership fee and modest room rental costs for organizations seeking meeting space. "We didn’t want to ask for handouts, because we wanted to show we can be self­ supporting,” explains DePottey of not seek­ ing larger donations in the community "That is our long-term goal, to be self-suffi­ cient.” His work in recognizing and responding to a need in the community that most never would have seen makes DePottey’s work in creating the Barry County Serenity Club more than sufficient. Il also qualifies the man who Mill can’t give up his Harley Davidson, as a Barry County Bright Light. Last concert: RI;O Speedwagon and Styx at the Dll; Energy Music Theatre about eight years ago. First concert I attend cd sober. Favorite movie: I like all the Marvel movies and the Transfoimer stuff. What makes me laugh: Sarcasm. Favorite boyhood memory: Basketball in Flint I was one of only a few white kids My love story: I mined here to marry' Susan. We went to Flint Holy Rosary High SchtHil. dated for five years, then went our separate ways. Twenty years later, she w rites me a letter when I was sick. Here we are. almost five years later, back together. My illness: Stage lour testicular cancer. I had an eight-inch mass, and my chances to live were 15 percent. With chemotherapy and lots of prayer, I’m now in remission. Last time I was inspired: Starting the Barry County Serenity Club. If my life hud a theme song: “Life is a Highway," Best trip: Lots of them. I ride a motorcy­ cle. Best advice ever received: Don’t take yourself too seriously. Worst mistake: Beginning to take drugs. Greatest treasure: My wife. Susan. Worst summer job: My dad owned a construction firm. Soon a* I wus °’d enough to hold a shovel. I was working. They were all bad summer jobs. Characteristic j admire in others: Honesty. Greatest achievement: ,M> daughter, Ann. 17. Idea of perfect hauni^-’ hns of fami­ ly time. 1* Characteristic | de$pise *n others: Conceit. Advice p(| v,uiigMer: .Stay in school. * Living pVrS()n I admire: My lather. Wyman. Greatest thing about » Harley: It’s American made, l11'' "'“'g abou. IWO County: It’s |>ersonable and laid h lMlr>wk ,he not fast-paced. It r profiles “ person W.-Ilprrr. * What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive pub­ lie opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www HastingsBanncrcom Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. For this week: School leaders in West able toanHn’ay be soon be fo tU"6;0;;^ lessons Inclement ih? When Von /;r> should be feu<»redbecauyl.'n^’''',nork.<lfim-h.e. •"X Perxonulity , ll II or for unx o . l '^'•■^ro^ W ‘■"•“'I hr or she has to ' Send infornia\ Ml -IWISX; or ' J “dwupliiey Last week: Last year’s 109.1 inches of snow blasted past the M inch average annual snowfall total for Hastings Witt' go beyond last year’s record total this season? V 62% Yes 38% No school Are v ' Cancels snow daySy°rehady obsolete? become -> Yes ■J No �The Ha.Tt.ngs Banner - Thursday November 27, 7014 - Page ■ Report shows need to rein in Wall Street To the editor: Senate p Recently .siigalion^./^anent Subcommittee on Jiairnn,/ ' ,he final hearing I w ill hold ()yf hearin ’ of the most import*1”’• uet| _ « - rtnd a 196 page report we ^?j|| ,nWd tflc involvement of »,,rv’ . fike rntb| 's « the market lor comnn*”lK cc< Ur;,_ nium and energythat h These arc not aU* j <>piVa1Iy ng s restricted lake on. For deca banks to traditional ,nakl /cssc- Mlch as taking de|x)M«> k loans. an(J banks were general ”” cuinnicr- Racism still lives in America lo the editor: There seems to be a lot of animosity ,0*ard President Barack Obama. 'Vc live at an interesting crossroad in histo"here wc have our first black president "ho is serving a second term. Obviously, enough .Americans like Resident Obama, his vulues and his leadership style enough to not °nly have elected him for the first time in 2008. but to re-elect him in 2012. Yet. some *egislators in Congress have vowed to do everything they can to oppose the president. How much of this opposition comes from just basic racism? Wc all know that there are many who har­ bor racist feelings. Il’s not socially appropri­ ate to be a racist and many arc reluctant to publicly express their inner feelings about race. Some experts have hypothesized that wc arc all racists in some ways because wc har­ bor prejudices and judgments about people who are different than ourselves. I think President Obama has conducted himself in a dignified and respectable manner. Sometimes. I even forget he’s an African American. He doesn’t publicly react much to those in Congress who have done everything they can to bait him. obstruct and vilify him. He is doing his best to rise above this nega­ tivity in order to try to do is job, as president. I think he’s done a great job. President Obama did a masterful job in leading us out of a very strong, downward spiral that could have resulted in a complete economic collapse. Our economy has grown and improved over the past six years, since he took office. He. led the way in health-care reform which literally has helped tens of mil­ lions of Americans gel affordable health care. Health care costs have gone down as a result He’s led us in withdrawing tnx)ps from the longest and most expensive wars in history in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has also worked with world leaders on issues like fighting Russia’s incursion into Ukraine. America is the only large country in the world that is doing well, financially. Doesn’t some of the credit go to Obama lor his part in this? President Obama is not the tyj>e of person who generally brags about his accomplish­ ments. He’s a gotxl campaigner, but he is not a salesman. He is not good al communicating his successes. This president is not the cock­ tail-party type. In spite of all of the president’s success, a lot of negative energy still is being sent in his direction. I can understand why those from Right-to-Lifc or the most hard-core, right­ winged Republicans don’t like him. But, besides voters from those groups — which might represent 15 percent of the far right — why are there so many Americans who just don’t like him? I think most of it is pure and simple racism. People won’t come our and say this in public because it’s not politically correct. Racism still exists, and there are many more Americans who are racists than we care to admit. Dave Schmitz. Middleville Recycling program soon to begin in arry County by Constance Cheese man Waste Management Plan, which is to work Staff Writer toward creating a reduction-reuse'disposal of They may have been stalled, but members solid waste program by providing education­ of the Solid Waste Oversight Committee are al materials to and promote citizen support of not allowing their efforts to bring recycling to alternative methods of solid waste manage­ ment. Applicants must meet the Tuesday. Barry County stagnant. Developments last week have moved the Dec. 9 deadline to be considered. In response to the county commission’s effort forward to secure a county wide recy­ cling coordinator who will assist any local denial of SWOC’s first efforts to develop a units of government (LUG), or townships and comprehensive recycling program nearly six months ago. Hastings Charter Township villages, with their recycling efforts. SWOC member Frank Fiala also suggested moved forward w ith its own ideas, selling the that a partnership is in the works with the foundation for the recycling module now in Barry’ Community Foundation to offer mini­ place at the township hall. Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Jim grants for recycling to local governments and that the grants will require a 50/50 match Brown spoke proudly and shared his thoughts from tlie local units and be capped at a total of on the new recy cling module. “It is a solar-powered recycling module,’’ $3000 or $4000 per unit. Bonnie Hildreth, Foundation president, described Brown. "Residents will be able to confirmed in a phone conversation, that the take basic household items such as paper, foundation, at its last board meeting on Nov. plastic, cardboard and metal and recycle 20, had approved supporting the mini grant them. Glass will be taken at a later dale. Our township residents said they would project, contingent on information gleaned from subcommittee investigations into the support a recycling program because it was affordable and convenient. The township details. “We are going to go forward with the part­ board listened and this is the result. The recy­ nership, and are working with City Manager cling module is a uniquely designed engi­ Jeff Mansfield and County Commissioner neering feat created to support the township’s Joyce Snow.’’ said Hildreth. efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycling solid Joanne Barnard, executive director for the waste. Barry Conservation District and a SWOC Brown explained that he believes that the committee member, confirmed her commit­ recycling program initiated by Hastings tee’s commitment during a phone conversa­ Charter is unique and will bring huge benefits to the local community. tion Friday. Nov. 14. “The SWOC did agree to move forward, at Brown stated that the township, the SWOC their monthly committee meeting on Nov. 14. and the entire county will be watching and with a Request for Proposal on a Recycling monitoring the new program for one year to Coordinator. The position will help individual sec the ups and downs of the system and to units of goveniment/’entities, by providing address any small operational changes. help, ideas, information and grant opportuni­ Brown and the township took a proactive ties on furthering their individual recycling approach to starting a recycling program, programs or help them get started.” small scale, but wants to see the program Tlie RFP, was officially posted on Barry’ expanded in each township/village. with the County’s website, www.banycounty.org on cooperative efforts of the SWOC. Nov 17. Applicants can download a copy of "Wc should encourage a structured dia­ die RFP which gives details on how to apply. logue between each township and SWOC." z\ summarized version explains that the request stems from the Barry County Solid ti.,I businesse. . coal. v„lre. housing <'r»n‘.umX «he>iC^*w Plants. Tlial changed in P • iraJ Passed a law that weakened lk)na| separa­ tion of banking and '• Our subcom­ mittee spent more tlia >^rs examining the impact of those * - . and what uc found was worrisome. While Wall Street s L . Jhg role in physi­ cal commodities has ven discussed and debated, the scope ol r inv0|v€njenl the potential for abuse haw wjddy known. a . One problem is that operating SUch lh. as oil tankers and coal mines exposes banks to immense risks in the event of a natural disas­ ter or catastrophic accident. Federal Reserve study wc reviewed showed that banks involved in these activity lacked the capital reserves and insurance coverage to cover potential losses. Should catastrophe strike, it could undermine a 5.^ or .. fears that it might fail, which would bring tur­ moil to the U.S. economy. My colleague on the committee. Sen. John McCain of Arizona, noted the enormous expense of the BP Horizon oil spill in the Gulf Of Mexico, and asked, "What if BP had been a bank?" Bank involvement with physical commodi­ ties also raises concerns about unfair trading, and in some cases, outright market manipula­ tion. JPMorgan recently paid $410 million to settle charges by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it used manipu­ lative bidding schemes at its power plants to elicit $124 million in excessive electricity prices in Michigan and California. One case study from our report highlights the risks to manufacturers, consumers and markets. In 2010, Goldman Sachs bought a Detroit-area company called Metro International Trade Services LLC, which owns a global network of warehouses certi­ fied by the London Metal Exchange, or LME, the world’s largest market for trading metals. Under Goldman's ownership. Metro mounted an unprecedented etlort to dominate the North American market for storing alu­ minum. . 1 huicr the rules, no mat­ ter how many custrt»ers want to remove their metal, the warehouse is only required to ship out a limited amount each day. If customers ask to withdraw more metal than the daily minimum, a line, or queue, forms, and cus­ tomers have to wait to take delivery. When Goldman bought the warehouses in 2010, the queue in Detroit was just a few days long. But by this year, it had grown to more than 600 days. We found that Goldman’s warehouse com­ pany made a series of complex agreements with some warehouse customers that made it longer. Goldman would pay the owners of aluminum to put their metal in the queue for withdrawal. When that aluminum reached the head of the queue, it was loaded on to trucks, but instead of going to a manufacturer, it w as shipped a short distance - sometimes just a few hundred yards - to another Goldmanowned warehouse, and placed back in stor­ age. The effect of these deals was that the queue got longer and longer without actually removing any aluminum from the warehouse system. The lengthening queue boosted revenue at Goldman’s warehouses — the more metal stored in the warehouses, the more rent and fees. But this merry-go-round also affected aluminum prices by increasing the so-called “premium” that customers must pay to cover logistical costs, such as storage. Our report found, and expert witnesses confirmed at our hearing, that Goldman’s warehouse, by mak­ ing the queue longer and pushing the premi­ um higher, was hurting manufacturers and consumers by making aluminum more expen­ sive. Expert witnesses als° told us that if To the editor: What an interesting week on Middle Lake. Wc had multiple species of ducks on sever­ al days, one flight of about 25 black-billed swans (too far away to identify for certain, but probably migrating tundra swans), too many Canada geese and then, one morning, we had four trumpeter swans on the shoreline in front of our home — two adults and two juveniles. How exhilarating to hear their vocalizations. They were there for about two hours until discovered by two mute swans who tried to attack one ofithe juveniles. I bis attack drove the trumpeters to the west side of the lake. (Closer to the nesting period, this attack could have been more severe or even fatal for one or Devoted to the interests oj Bot; County since 1856 Published by- The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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Larry Blair, Hastings Write Us A Letter See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, Invitations and all your printing needs. Banner Carl Levin. Senior U S. senator from Michigan irds’ move south makes for interesting viewing See RECYLING, page 6 The Hastings activities in commodities, and it should do so Wc also need stronger rules against improper use of insider information and market manip­ ulation. Until such protections are in place, our manufacturers, our markets and our econ­ omy are at risk. Goldman could use its warehouse to manipu­ late the queue, and therefore affect aluminum prices, it could pr<M’it by employing trading strategies to take advantage of th.it power. And in fact. Goldman rapidly increased its own aluminum trading after it bought the warehouse company. 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NovpmLvi ?7.2014 - The Hastings Banner Worship Together^^ -- ^nr,rion Walter t)un_^elh^cr Ella Eli2jabethJ^^^_ Daniel L. Kane j ...at the church of your choice ~ i,„rrhes Weekly schedules of Hastings area chi available for your convenience... GR \CE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 I. M-79 Highway. Nashville. Ml 49073 Pastor Dan Roscoe. (5171 852-9228 Sunday service 10 a.m Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice Nursery, children’* min­ istry. youth gnmp. adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 408. (corner ol Milo Rd. A S. M-43L IX-lton. Ml 49cM6. Pas­ tor Roger Claypool. (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m to 11:30 a m.. Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6:30 p.m. to 7; 30 p.m. HASTINGS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Danny Qu.mstrom. Paster. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. FIRST BAIT LSI CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Dan Currie, Sr. Pastor; Ryan Rose. Youth Pastor; Jo*h Mau­ rer. .Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for al! ages, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. A: Sr. High Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 pm.. Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS. Chil­ dren’s Choir. Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS X-N1TF.D MY.IUODIST CHURCH 3185 N, Broadway, Hastings, . MI 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Plume 945-2654. Wor­ ship Sen ices. Sunday. 9:45 a m ; Sunday School, 10.45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9;3O a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S M-37 Huy.. Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays -10 am. Worship Ser­ vice: Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School. 9 a.m.. Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 am.) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes, Praise Band. Quilling Group. Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 p.m.), e-mail office6'mei.net or visit www'.counlrychapel umc.org for more information. WOODLAND UNH I D METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. Mam. Woodland. Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship9:15 am. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 luijty Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9 30 a.m.; Sunday School 11am: Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study A Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m. SAINT'S ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week. 9:15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service). 10 a m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rt. Rev. David T. Hum wick. Hie church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrewatthias. We are p.irt of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Rev. Richard Moore. Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer. Linda Belson. Office hours. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning; 9:30 aiu Sunday School; 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm • Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May); 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH .4 Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday : 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim<« cbchastings.org or see our Website: w ww.cbchxstings.org. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E State Rd.. P.O. Box 273. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Plione. 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatecc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise A Worship 10:30 a m.. 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. ’’Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731­ 5194. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63. Hast­ ings. Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a in. Children's Sunday School. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. CHURCH of <l,R1S Ml N. Michigan Ave.. Ha I :ngs. Phone 269-945-2W- Sunday School 10 ship It a m Wednesday MlJM Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FRFJv METHODIST CHURCH •AnEipresdonofvhoJesusis tothc world around us ^635 North M-43 Highway. Hasting* Telephone 269-94591T Pastor Brian Teed. Asso­ ciate Pxstor. Oliver Beans. and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) cireJ™* vidcd Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10.05 am.-10:20 am. Worship Service: 10:30 am. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 pm. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+)- Lunch at Wendy’s. 11:30 a m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor MarkPaync. Office Phone; 269-.945.9574. Sunday, Schedule - Worship: 9 a.m. Tradditional & II a.m. Contemporary (Nursery Care is available through age 4); Adult Sunday School 10 a.m.; PreK5th grade Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; UpRight Revolt Youth Ministry (6th-12th grades) 5:30­ 7:30 p.m. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a FREE meal EVERY Tuesday - from 5:00­ 6:00 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover Gods Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014 • Sun­ day Worship Hours 10:00 a.m.. Sunday School: pre-school adult 8:45 a.m. Nursery Available. November 30 Men’s AA 7:00 p.m. December 2 - Worship Committee 6.30 p.m.; Brothers of Grace 7:00 p.m. December 3 - Word Watchers Bible Study 10 am.; Advent Supper 6:00 p.m.; Pup­ pet Praise Ministry 7:00 pm.; Advent Evening Prayer Wor­ ship Service 7fl0 pan.; Sarah Circle 8 p.m. December 4 Clapper Kids (youth bells) 3:45­ 5:00 p.m.; Grace Notes (adults bells) 5:45-7:00 p in.; Adult Choir 7:15 p.m. December 5 Holley Trolley 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Courthouse. December 7 • Worship at 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. All Ages Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Rehearsal for Christmas Program 9:30 am.; High .School Youth Group 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Men’s AA 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St, Hastings, 269­ 945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org. Facebook: Grace Lutheran Cliurch-ELCA Hastings, MI FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Church for All Ages 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Pastor Case VanKcmpcn. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:30 a m. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery. Children’s and Adult Sunday School available. Visit us online at: }y.wvdii>!diL'Kliki:tinK.\c>ix 10:30 a.m. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Graphic* Mb ' 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Hmm iJMrc'au KXJ .. .. 1SO-.IP.9J 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 HASTINGS. Ml ...... Norman Walter Dunkelberger, age 79.of Hastings passed* away Friday. Nov 21, 2014. at Thomapple Manor in Hastings " Norman was* horn on May 17. 1935 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the son of Walter Ivan and Charlotte Harriet (Wellman) Dunkelberger. |{e completed the 11 th grade at Hastings HighSchool in 1952 and finished his education by attaining his GED. Over the years. Norman was employed by Wolverine Feeder. Federal Mogul and lastly. Bradford White of Middleville, where he worked from 1971 until his retirement in 1997. He married Linda Kathleen Luna on May 17. 1985. Norman attended the New Life Assembly Church of Hastings. He enjoyed fishing, and he played the steel and rhythm guitar. Norman also enjoyed playing board and card games with family and horseshoes. Norman was preceded in death by his par­ ents. Walter and Charlotte Dunkelberger. He is survived by his wife. Linda Kathleen Dunkelberger of Hastings; his children. Paul Dunkelberger, Jim Dunkelberger. Jane Dunkelberger. Marsha (Glenn) Converse, all of Hastings and Joe (Michelle) Dunkelberger of Kent City; stepsons. Miguel Rivera Jr. of Hastings, Bill (Stephanie) Rivera of Middleville. Luis Risera of Front Royal, VA, and Tony (Melissa) Rivera of Hastings; nine grandchildren: 12 step-grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral -services Uere held on Wednesday, Nov. 26. 2014 at 2:(Y).jpni al lhe New Life Assembly Church, 1490 E Stale Rd.. Hastings, with a'one hour visitation period preceding the funeral service. Pastor Edna Miller officiated the senice. Interment took place at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Girrbach Funeral Home, to help pay for funeral expenses. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. MIDDLEVILLE. MI - Daniel L. Kane, age 98, of Middleville, passed away on November 19, 2014 at Carveth Village. He was bom on November 17, 1916 in Pueblo, Colorado to Lawrence and Mary (Law) Kane. Dan attended school in Algonac. Michigan and married Ruth Ida Kaufman on October 25, 19-12. He was employed at Chris Craft in Algonac, and Cadillac. He retired from Mitchell Corp in Cadillac. He served his country during WWII in England. France and Germany. Dan enjoyed wood working, fishing, gar­ dening and his family. Dan is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ruth Kane; daughters, Carolyn (Keith) Moffit, Edith (Bob) Pergler, Eileen ( Randy) Stinson; son. Kenneth Kane; brother, James Kane; sister. Ann Guyor; sister-in-law, 'Theresa Kane; Il grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy (Ed) Hurlburt, Thelma (?\rthur) Koch; brother, John Kane; sister-in-law, Rosemary Kane; daughter-in-law, Claudia Kane. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church located at 239 East North Street in Hastings, with Rev. Amy Lucky officiating. Active Military and American Legion Post #45 pro­ vided Military Honors at the church. Private interment followed in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Grace Lutheran Church Memorial Fund of Pennock Hospice. Lauer Family Funeral Home - Wren Chapel. 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings has been entrusted to care for the family. Please share a memory or condolences for Dan’s family at www.lauerfh.com LAUER FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN My Social Security provides way to plan ahead by Von da Van Til Social Security Public Affairs Specialist So many people buzz through extremely busy and complicated schedules these days. A smartphone in one hand, a computer on a desk or lap and a digital wsk list that never seems to end. • Most organized people agree that planning ahead is a great way io simplify your life, whether planning tomorrow s schedule, next summer’s vacation or eventual retirement. We have a suggestion that can help you simplify your life when it comes to Social Secunty. If y0ll haven’t al^dy (it’s probably on your task list), open sour own personal My Social Securitv , vui . “‘ny account. Whats My Social Security? It s a free, secure, online account that allows you immcdnnte access to y0Ur personal Social Security tnformation. During tour working years, you My Socia/sccurity <0 view your •vocial Secunty Statement to check your cant­ Ings record and see cstiii>:lle' 1,1 ,,lc f“,ure ^■vmeut, disab anJ survivor benefits you and your fami? receive based on your earning,. receive Social £ benent^°“ "7a„ >>« My S.x-ial - j-urity l0 * flt mformation. chaT >0Ur “Udress Ph°nc ,,Umben anfcc >ourelerln„ •. „ivinent methods and a My0Sla'n ’ lellcr- Opc" in w?;:" *4y >rt ,oday b7ish; ■sh"p'iryw^i‘r“>^',">:,ccou Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vanda,vantiKwssa.gov. WOODLAND. Ml - Ella Elizabeth Everett, age 95. of Woodland, passed away on Saturday. Nov. 22. 2014 at Pennock Hospital with her loving family by her side. Ella was bom on December 3. 191b to George and Regina (Brodbeck) Benner in Milford, IL. Ella was a 1936 graduate of Woodland High School. In 1937 she married Carl Eston Everett whom preceded her in death in 1999. Together they farmed and raised their children. Judy and Phil. Ella s greatest joy was being surrounded by her grandchildren. She is survived by children. Judy (Linden) Fisher and Phil (Rosemary) Everett; six grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 16 great-great grandchildren; and sister. Eleanor Ullrich. Preceding Ella in death were parents; hus­ band. Carl Eston Everett; great-great grand­ son, Luke Elenbaas; brother. George Benner Jr.; and sister. Helena Lynch Visitation is planned for Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 from 10 until lla.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, 6261 Vclte Road, Woodland, MI. 48897. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will take place at the Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland. Memorial contributions in Ella's name should be directed to Zion Lutheran Church. www.koopsfc.com. RECYUNG, continued from page 5-------------maintained Brown. “They are doing a good thing already, running the bi-annual solid waste collection program at the fairgrounds.” Brown is adamant that everything the county needs to successfully implement a recycling prognun is already within the grasp of the county. “All the talent we need is hero. They (the county/SWOC) doesn’t need to hire an out­ side coordinator.” Brown, optimistic of the success of the township’s efforts, noted the feasibility of the program is not in question so much as the understanding behind it’s development and 100% community participation that will be necessary for the program to be successful. ”Wc must educate the people. People will do the right thing if they know what to do. This module helps to sell the idea that it is a good idea. It’s a classy way to do the thing and it is going to provide 100% what is need­ ed to get the job done.” GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. 77567cO3 Hay 1. Girrbach Ow ner.'Director 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49053 Serving HaSU„gS. Coun(y 269-945-3252 • I radmonal and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Pre-arrangement Transfers Accepted Owned and Oper.,tpd �Tho Hastings Danner — Thursday. November 27, 2014 — Page 7 Historical society year-end celebration will feature old photos fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner ■ f ’turning BflGK THE PAGES < Jarmans 'nar^ 68 years Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part XU hoilowing is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born jn Courtland County. N.Y, and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children. two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau. Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde. Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, ‘Dock. ’ or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan is her current "hired girl. ” Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paidfor various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. Thefull diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. Monday. Nov. 23 It is a little rainy today all day and tonight. Leta and Lora got. their goat cart and took it home tonight. I am to Nettie’s this morning. Whitlock came to Dr. Hyde’s early this morn­ ing. long before day light He was a going to help Dock kill a pig. Dr. Hyde brought Leta and l-ora down to school this morning so I rode home with him. Nettie gave me a pair of black kid mittens with fur around the wrists and some sweet milk and some sour milk. I had only got home when Will Havins came. I settled and paid him for drawing my wood and coal and for plowing my garden and planting my potatoes. I let him have 10 dol­ lars and hay and today I paid him 10 dollars 40 cts. in full, all 1 owe him. Mrs. Adeline Phetteplace and Nettie Brown and her little girl Jane was here most all day. I gave her lit­ tle girl a salt shaker and a little round stone and shell and my photo and my photo to Mrs. Phetteplace, from Petoskey. Mrs. Cahill here a begging for the poor in Kalamazoo. 1 gave her a can of peaches and 50 cts. to send to India to the poor there. Arthur Turrell here tonight and paid me 18 dollars that he bor­ rowed of me. Mrs. Carpenter and Iva and I went down to Mrs. Wilcox tonight a little while. Dave Wilcox and Jennie Townsend was here from Lowell a visiting. I went after my mail tonight. lip Ketchum and Mark Norris here and brought me 10 gallons of cider vinegar. Tficsday, Nov. 24 It is nice overhead but so muddy. I went to John Cairns and got 18 lbs. of lard 8 cts. a lb. 1.44 cts. and a lb. of tea 25 cts. and 10 cts worth of candy and 3 yds. of gimp [a type of trim or flat cording I to put on mygrey flannel dress 12 cts. a yard 36 cts. and -5 cts. marsh­ mallow candy. Then I went and took the bead gimp to Mrs. Cahill and tried on my dress Seni came back to Mr. Nelson s and got a lutie looking glass for Opal 8 cts. and 9 y ds. of striped red and black calico 40 cts. and 46 yds of fine striped red and black for aprons 2.30 and I paid John Cairns for the 3 a saucers and one pink cup an sa P^cKandpak that I got of him. . post office after my nwl c ' Jak(. J<)hnson dowll so we came in and said Sarah nu g went back and she was not there. She went down to Mrs. Carpenter s. Wednesday* Nov. ■ 25 h mined Xie last nigh. today to Mrs. J“dkinfs ^lson 10 cts. and then 1 got a tablet of Mrs.. 12 envelopes 8 cts. an [>• # g (() bring Os. for 6 new brooms. H « of oyi. them down to my house, g 4 wcn( home ten of Mr. Nelson .Oct.. • met George Meriat'•11 ,ne „> go st(.rs in his pail hume with him. So 11>“1 "*> us. I went with his and took them ho l0 b(. home with him and staid all mght. •here for Thanksgiving. . Thursday* No'-6 Duane Jarman and Nbldred (Wnij Ja will celebrate their ding anniversary November 30. They '' in 1946 fn the First United MUhodhl Church Hastings. They ^ve “ S'"- Barisan, in Decatur. GA. and u ^n. and dau . ter-in-law, Joyce, m ^n«'Ml|e, tn. Tf , also have grandsons Nick (Ju|ic)> K( * (Robin), and PatrKK JCandice) and five great-grandchildren. • ' red and Duane are currently living a* ' °°dlawn Meadows 1821 N. East St., in Hastmgs. Jfcbom babies „ Coffee .OealBrandJava&Mocha Best Coffee grown EWorld Perfection ofstrength&flavur Guaranteed absolute^pure TWINS, Wcstin Boone and Alysondra Jane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 12, 2014 to Billy and Shelly Zook of Alto. Wcstin was bom at 11:03 p.m., weighed 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 17 inches long. Alysondra was bom at 11:11 p.m.. weighed 4 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 18 inches long. This undated postcard shows an east-facing view of the Thornapple River from the Michigan Street bridge. Photos and postcards like this will be featured at the next Barry County Historical Society meeting Tuesday, Dec. 2. Speaker Randy Gladstone will have photos from all corners of Barry County, both its lakes and communities. The meeting is open to the public, and anyone with an interest in local history is encour­ aged to attend. (Photo provided) County. Join us afterwards for Christmas cookies and conversation.’’ Anyone who has an old photos or postcards of Barry’ County scenes is invited to bring them to the meeting “(Do you] have an old photo of somew here in Bany- County you can’t identify or one }ou think our ‘scenic experts’ can’t identify? Bring it along to add to the fun,” said Hawkins. The group will not meet in January or February, so anyone who is interested in Barry County history is encouraged to attend Tuesday’s meeting. For more information, email bchistory64<fi gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. The Barry County Historical Society invites everyone to celebrate the end of a suc­ cessful year in Barry County at its December meeting at the Elks Lodge, 102 E. Woodlaw n Ave., Tuesday. Dec. 2. at 7 p.m. “Whether you hail from Assyria or Middleville, Woodland or Cressey Corners. Quimby or Brush Ridge, you will enjoy the slide show Randy Gladstone has created from an old collection of Barry County photos and postcards that, peek at villages long gone or that are now thriving.” BCHS member Diane Hawkins said in her invitation to the commu­ nity. “On the way we will pass lakes with talcs larger than the Carter Lake Snake or hid­ den among the hills and history of Barry Brooklynn Scout Bowling, bom at Pennock L E. STAUFFER. Hospital on Nov. 12, 2014 at 8:25 a.m. to . ............................ ... Melissa Bowling of Like Odessa. Weighing —J Hannah Falk likely saw this very adver­ tisement for coffee as she read the Hastings Banner in November 1896. Thanksgiving Day. They have a temper­ ance lecture here tonight. Iva came up to Frances’ today. I was here all day today. And Iva and I staid here all night to Frances’. It rained today and fearful cold tonight. Willie came home last night He has been a husking com to Mark Bugbee’s. Nettie and family all went down to Plainwell to Frank Es lee's to hold Thanksgiving. Wc had 3 baked chickens for our supper and 5 quarts of oysters besides lots of other stuff. Silcox and wife went off to Thanksgiving and so did Tom Fox and fami­ ly. So did Will Havins and so did Hillock’s folks. I paid George Merlau one dollar today for fixing my cellar stairs. Nora Stuart and a McNorton married today. They found a girl baby today to Jennie Holcomb’s. Dr. Hyde had to go there before they went to Plainwell. It rained so hard that they did not get home ‘till the next day. They had Oren Hughes’ double buggy to go to Plainwell with. Friday, Nov. 27 It is more pleasant this morning but how hard it did rain last night and blow. Iva and I, we are here to Frances’. George took the dou­ ble buggy and went with Iva to get her things to Murphy's. Then when they come back we w ill go home. Willie has gone to work again early this morning. George and Iva came back and it rained so I did not go home but George took her and her trunk to my house. I staid here all night. Fred Bail came here and brought Frances a piece of a little pig that he killed. It is getting colder all the time. I sleep with Birdie up stairs. Saturday, Nov. 28 Permelian Collier’s birthday. I am to Frances’ yet tonight. It is lots colder and snowing most all day. It was real cold all last night. Birdie has not been well all day and last night. Willie has not got home yet and it is most 9 o’clock at night. Bessie Russell came to Birdie’s and took her music lesson. Fred Ball came to George Merlau *s and got a sheep this afternoon. I wanted to go home tonight. George gave me 2 wooden rings that Willie turned out of wood and he gave me 3 little stones. Willie Merlau came home tonight and brought George’s mail. Dr. Lowery and Dr. Hyde opened Joseph Cook, took a part of his inwards out and took some­ thing off from them, then put them back and sewed him up again. ***** Perhaps Hannah Falk was trying to be a creative by saying "They found a girl baby today to Jennie Holcomb's." No baby was dropped off at the home. The Dec. 3, 1896, Banner noted, "Mason Holcomb and wife were made glad Thanksgiving day by the advent of a girl baby. Weight 9 3/4 pounds. ” The same issue of the Banner also reported on Joseph Cook's operation, but did not men­ tion Dr. Hyde’s involvement. "Dr. Lowry was called to Broward Saturday to perform an operation on Joseph Cook. Mr. Cook is 79 y ears old. but withstood the operation well as is thought will recover." The Dec. 3, 1896. Banner also reported that "Drs. Lowry and Young removed a tumor weighing 18 pounds from Mrs. Baird of Parryville last week. The operation was successful. ” (To be continued) BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY 4 lbs. 10 ozs. and 17 1/2 inches long. ***** Gennavicve Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 14, 2014 at 2:18 p.m. to Amanda Finklcr-Saylor and Aaron Nawrot of Wayland. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 18 inches long. by Gerald Stein ***** NORTH Emma Landon, bom at Pennock I lospital on Nov. 13. 20)4 at 9:10 a.m. to Eric and Kayla Blough of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. and was 18 1/2 . 4: A . WEST K QJ 7 J74 ♦••9 8 ♦:J 732 • Thursday. Nov. 27 — library closed for Thanksgiving Friday, Nov. 28 - library’ closed for Thanksgiving Saturday, Nov. 29 — library closed for Thanksgiving Tuesday. Dec. 2 - Mother Goose on the Loose (story time for babies), 9:30; toddler story time “going ape" 10:30 to 11:30 a nb; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8; genealogy club. 6 lo 8. Unplugged Game Night. 6 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information. 269-945-4263. Correction Delton Kellogg Board of Education President Marsha Basset Was incorrectly identified in the Thurtday. Nov. 20, Banner. Call anytime for 2507 classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-8OO-87O-7Q85 4:64 2 V; Q 10 SOUTH ♦ 10 754 3 2 *64 . Oliver Daniel, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 13. 2014 at 3:34 a.m. to Melissa and Dan Longncckcr of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19.1 inches long. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE EAST 10 9 8 Mackenzie Ann, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 13, 2014 at 8:09 a.m. to Chelsea Falconer and A.J Brummel of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6.5 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. Axl Benjamin Hilton, born at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo on Nov. 2. 2014 at 11:40 p.m. to Ben and Mary Hilton. Weighing 8 lbs. 0.5 ounces and 21 1/2 inches long. 10 8 5 V-.A3 2 ♦. KJ6 V: K 9 8 6 5 ♦: AQ ♦: A K Q 5 Dealer: West Vulnerable: North/South Lead: K* North East South 14^ Pass Pass Pass 2V 4V 3V Pass West Pass Pass Pass Paul Soloway (1941-2007) was one of the leading bridge players of the past. With over 65,000 masterpoints given out by the American Contract Bridge League for his many wins in world-wide bridge tournaments and competitions, Paul Soloway gave much to the bridge com­ munity during his time as a bridge player. One of his best known contributions to the bridge world was the Soloway Jump Shift, aptly named after him. Once popular in the days of Charles Goren, the Solow ay Jump Shift has disappeared from a lot of players’ bag of conventions. In today's hand, however, three of the twenty-eight South players dusted off the Soloway Jump Shift and put it to good use. After West passed as the opening bidder. North opened with 1^. a promise of at least three clubs and a minimum of twelve points. With East passing, the opportunity for using the Soloway Jump Shift emerged for South. With 18 high card points, South was prepared to jump shift to the2V level. Just what was South promising to his partner North? As with all conventions, both partners needed to be on board to communicate in the bidding process. South had just promised North by jumping and shifting to the 2V level that he had five hearts, 17 or 18 total points, and that this was a forcing bid. North, with three hearts, promptly raised the hearts to 3t. and South raised to 4T. No mention was made of the club suit because a major fit had been found easily by South’s bid. Besides, North’s club suit could be just three cards as it turned out to be. With a solid hand in the South, did North. South stop too soon? Did they miss out on a heart slam? Let’s see how the play of the hand turned out. With West leading the K4, it was evident that there was at least the Q4 behind that lead. North tabled his twelve high card points, and South promptly thanked him and prepared to make a plan to take a minimum of ten tricks with hearts as trump. It was evident that there was a spade loser, no diamond losers, no club losers, but there were some gaps in the heart suit. South would play for a three-two split in the heart suit, his best hope for losing just one heart trick. South called for the A4 and won the first trick in the dummy. Two rounds of draw ing trump saw the three-two split as expected with the JV as the outstanding trump. South had won the second heart trick in his hand with the KV. He pla}ed the next and played the 6f from the dummy. He next led the Q^ from his hand and overtook the Qf with the K>. The Jf was then led. and South discarded the losing spade from his hand, making that loser go away. With no more diamonds. West trumped with the JV winning the trick for East/West. Leading the Q4 was West’s next move, but it was too late, and South trumped with a .small heart. He played the A^, the K^. and the next. When the J* did not surface, South led the 5^ anyway and trumped it with the last heart on the board. The final two tricks were won in die South hand with his two remaining trumps. South had just taken twelve of the thirteen tricks. Did the South declarer miss the small slam this time? Indeed. South missed the small slam, but so did most of the field. Only three pairs found the small slam of 6V for a fine score of 1430 and a 96% game. The three pairs w ho found the 4V olus two scored next best with a score of 680 and an 84% game Others played in no trump and several even attempted to try a grand slam of 7V only to go down to defeat. The interesting thing about this hand is that only three. South declarers of the 28 teams who nHved this hand made use of the Soloway Jump Shift convention. Today’s South made use of his convention to describe accurately his hand to his partner. While not reaching their lull x tenti ‘1 still hxlay’s North/Soulh pair ended up ahead ol most of die field for a fine perform­ ance. ir raid Stein an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge league I bridge classes ot local sclumls and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge bh.g at‘. 1 • ' : �a - Thu^.. November 27. 20M — Tho Hastings Banner Financial FOCUi Furnished by Mark . ,i pF So sim«ntage of »1IP^’^Quil. by Elaine (Jarlock l h' first soup supper of the winter .sea-on al First Congregational Church "ill be Dec. 3. Bread and dessert items ate welcomed. With the pending annual Christinas basket project sjH>u\or«l by the Lakewood Community Council, organizers welcome gifts of seeks. mittens and knit caps, ot any size for both boys and girls. Most churches m the school district have been asked to provide gifts for specific age groups beside the cloth­ ing items. Canned foods arc solicited throughout the schools, and other items are purchased from ftxxl agencies. Apples are provided In the MSI' Experimental Station m Clarksville. Local dentists provide tooth­ brushes Workers will be needed al Fellowship Hall on Fourth Avenue, espcciailly Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Dec. I<». llandl .L , . . Ukcwood Educational Foundation has a promotion planned Dec. 4 fro m4 to X p.m. with cirJit stores downtown promising a per- i>b. Kathy’’ Flower M1' ; Alb M1,tk the phatmacy. Ihrh*’<’^ 'utli<.i|>ati»g- <>ift and CAR restaurant ™ I dlliah youth wrapping will I* a'’,'»WeW ,c|, are days wl|h |lours 9 ‘ t* i we may have. But this fex^i Wh?eMf' have lo and Cnd With • . int y 1101 ’"corporate the spirit of sharng into >ouroVenil| financial strategy? that atV 4 fcw 'mggestimis for doing just .X x:-— "f^ ^bineiude business PlWRcJ Cross Blood Mobile will be in * Make financial gifts. You could give shares of stock l() your |oVed ones, or town Monday. Dec. 15. (he Noticeable P^ress isK.ng mo library project. Steel . OIX.n mgs have tRAaPn^1Ve thcrn money t0 heIp fund thcir IK AS. (they must have earned income, how­ ever. to be eligib|c (o contribute to an IRA.) You can givc Up t() S|4,o(X) per year, per recipient. If you ar<? niarried, you and your Mi^tCan CaVh 8ivc up U> lhC S’4,000 ycar’ lhc nx>f still Fourth covcrigs, but the skj »> has to be put in place. ?®nn@0 @0® Hastings man wary of New York caller Home break-in reported while residents are asleep in home A 20-year-old Hastings woman reported a break-in at her home while she and her daughter were sleeping. The incident was reported Oct. 10 in the 4000 block of Woodschool Road. Tlie woman told sher­ iff’s deputies she went to bed about 10:30 p.m. and awoke at about 5 a.m. to Find the front door and storm door wide open. The >tomi door was propped open. She then dis­ covered several items.were.missing from the home, including a television, microwave oven, dining chairs, movies and personal clothing items. IRS scam calls continue in area Sheriff’s deputies continue receiving complaints from people about possible scam calls from someone claiming to be from the IRS. Sheriff’s deputies noted a 53y ear-old Battle Creek woman reported a suspicious call Nov. IX. She told officers the caller was a foreign male, pretending lo be with the IRS. The caller told the woman she was in trouble and needed to hire an attorney. Officers advised her this was probably a scam call and cautioned her against giving out personal information over the phone. a holiday that nruVoie^ netted t .,<R,ay »W not lH5.^'rec,,y conTh inkspk • a-r‘v,|,ture. we vtiil gather on wh^v-e Wit,‘ 0"r ,0Vcd °I,CS ‘° Sharc .. A 51-year-old Hastings man reported receiving a suspicious phone call. He told officers Nov 21 that he received a call from a New York number and the person on the line told hint someone in his residence was under investigation. Tlie man was told by police that it was probably a scam and he, was cautioned not lo give out any personal information to any caller. Good Samaritan turns in credit card and driver’s license A good Samaritan turned in to the sher­ iff’s department a driver’s license and cred­ it card found in the parking lot of Dairy Queen in Hastings Nov. 22. Sheriff’s deputies contacted the owner of the items and were able to return them Winter weather leads to reported theft of snowblower A 58-year-old Lake Odessa man reported theft of his snow blower from his property in the 4000 block of East Brown Road. 1 he man told sheriff’s deputies the snowblower was in front of the garage Nov. 19 and was reported missing about p.m. Nov. 20. Tlie snow blower is an MTD, red and black device, valued at about $500. NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry’ County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 25, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. 77551066 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:00 A.M. TUesday December 9, 2014 for the follow­ ing items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office al the above address or at our web site at harrycrc.org Grass Seed Scraper Blades Cleaning Supplies Traffic Control Signs Erosion Control Nuts & Bolts The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala Chairman David I). 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But consider these strategies sharing +.26 S16.48 Silver your “bounty” with your loved ones all year +130 17,817 Dow Jones Average long — and throughout your lifetime -22M 708M Volume on NYSE ------- STOCKS— FRACKING, continued from page 1 departments to gather data, they’ve gathered space utilization data, and done facility assessments of all outHVAC systems. The next step is apublic forum Monday, Dec. 15. from 6 to £30 p.m. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center. Brown said t|iat,xyill be an.oppotjmniy for the public to view the prestfiiUtMn in preparation for bringing thoseQptibnsto the county board Dec. 23 for approval. , “We’re hoping for a strong community turnout because these are going to be some major decisions to be made that will impact the future of thus county.” In other business Tuesday, the board: • Approved claims in the amount of $55,446. • Approved a revised 2014 apportionment report to reflect the passage of a new fire mill­ age by Thomapple Township Nov. 4. Tlie apportionment report provides the authority for the county to collect taxes al the stated allocated rates. • Approved a Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program application for three property parcels for Lakeshore LLC in sec­ tions 21 and 27 of Barry Township. • Received additional public comments from residents on and near Bristol Lake con­ cerned that a Nov. 14 zoning order has not been followed rcgardingasingle-home-z.oned dwelling that has been renovated and expand­ ed without proper pennits. “I hope the county will take the action needed to bring this to the proper endpoint.’’ PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP GROUNDS MAINTENANCE BID The Township of Prairieville is currently accepting bids for the Prairieville Township Hall an(1 the Prairieville Township Cemeteries Ground Maintenance. For more information, pleas* contact Ted DeVries, Prairieville Townshin Cltfk, I269* 623-2664. Deadline: 12/19/2014 SEXTON BID The Township of Prairieville is currently ^ceplin^ bids for Prairieville and Cressey Cemetery Sexlon’ For more information, please contact TeJ DeVries. Prairieville Township Clerk ocm 623-2664. Deadline: 12/19/2014 ’ l CLEANING SERVICE BID The Township of Prairieville is CUrYnn,lv accepting bids for Cleaning the Prairieville Tm hl Hall and Offices. For more information m"'"*^t Ted DeVries, Prairieville Township cLl Xm?3-26(i4. Deadline: 12/19/2014 rk’ (269)^ SNOW REMOVAL Rin The Township of Prairieville i??, ,, ^epting Ms for Snow Removal at lbe '^"' ^snship Hall and Cemeteries. wievilie 1 For more information, nle-K. . ivVries. Prairieville Township Clerk^1’1 ^’3-^664. Deadline: 12/19/2014 rk' (269) said Bristol Lake resident Fred Halbert, not­ ing the pro|>erty owners’ delaying tactics. “These people are pros, they won’t sit down.” The board meets next as a committee of the whole Tuesday. Dec. 2. beginning at 9 a.m. in its meeting chambers at the county court­ house, 220 W. State St., Hastings. An apple a day could make a difference by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Do you have a good gut feeling about apples? Your body may — and that could l>e important to your overall health. Some of the components of apples survive their trip through the upper part of the human digestive tract. Non-digestiblc com­ pounds, including fiber and substances called polyphenols, stand up to chewing and the effects of enzymes in spit. They even remain intact after a bath in stomach acid. These compounds move all the way to the colon, where they undergo a transfor­ mation that can be quite beneficial. The non-digestible compounds are fer­ mented in the colon. Hint’s right, you could say you have a little brewery at work in your body. The fermentation allows for the growth of certain bacteria in the gut. Which bacteria flourish in your colon really matters. Studies have shown that obese mice have different bacterial families und diversity of bacteria in their gut than do lean mice. Now researchers at Washington State University have concluded that apples — especially Granny Smith apples - may lead to healthy bacteria in the colon and this, in turn, may help prevent a variety of medical disorders. “Apples are a good source of nondigestible compounds." Professor Giuliana Noratto told me. "We have now studied the differences in apple varieties to look for the most useful types.’ Results of the study were recently pub­ lished in the journal Food Chemistry by Noratto and her co-researchers Luis Condezo-Hoyos and Indira P. Mohanty. Tlie new research indicates that Granny Smiths contain more non-digestible com­ pounds than many other apples, including Braebum, Fuji, gala, golden delicious, McIntosh and red delicious. As a first step toward understanding the gut processes better. Noratto’s team simulat­ ed colon fermentation in test tubes. Fecal bacteria were cultured in apple compounds that survived gastrointestinal enzyme diges­ tion. “The non-digestible substances in the Granny Smith apples actually changed the proportion of fecal bacteria from obese mice to be similar to what you find with lean mice,” Noratto explained. Now Noratto is feeding Granny Smith apples directly to rats. This takes the ideas suggested by the lest tube experiments and tries them out in the real-world condition of fiesh-and-blood guts. Noratto expects results from the animal trials sometime in the next year. One thing about the rats interested me as an aside. The obese and lean nits are fed the same number of calories each day But a high-fat diet produces overweight rats while a lower-fat diet leads to lean rats I’ll try to remember that the next time a bowl < f ice cream is calling me. Down the road. Noratto’s work wirh apples could be important in the battle of the bulge so many of us face Bevon.i .k 1. could be useful in com^“^^ ’ From Noratto’s perspective, o!k-sc J^ote have an unfortunate community of baer in their guts. The bad bacteria m.v T byproducts that can lead to inflam^.'.^ and influence metabolic divotder.' at ' assoc,nted with being overweight. It would be interesting if modem • can show that an apple a dav n ?1C,*ncc helptul addition to the human dia.** y IS “ Dr. E, Kirsten Peter* . • rural Northwest. Wl °f the at Princeton and Harvard , " " voluinn is a service of “ • '‘".PAxrteultural. Human ,,,,, "e«e »/ Resource Sciences at w„ ' Na'‘<ral University. ' Waxl'iaxton Stale �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 27, 2014 — Page 9 ■* .!”!S HRM is Foreclosure Sale l*G To coll^ea0t collector attemptOBTAINI WnT| AJiEBT INFORMATION P°SE. PLEA^pLBE USED FOr ™AT pur’ nUMBErIp.CPJ1TACT 0UR off,ce AT ?EL°W ,F You ARE ’N ACTIVE ATTN PiiO^.’E,TARY DUTYrescinded by^*fSERB: Th,# sale may 1x5 that event vnTJ ?? ,orec,oslng mortgagee. In ed solelv’tl nJ dQmnges, If any, shall be limitrc1um of tho bld amount ten- mortgagTsai p,U8 ‘ntefcat’ the condone , LE * Dc,ault has been made in Wilson, ...< 0 a mortgage made by Pamela J. m°rtgaqor/<5\ jmmnrned woman, original Systems in !0 M°rtgago Electronic Registration 2006 and ' Mort9a9'te. dated December 5. ment‘ ina/S0^ on JanuarY 5. 2007 In instruexecuted on al and ,nod’,t,d bX Affidavit or Order November 5' 2013 nnd recordod on and as^J^'u2013 ,n mstrument 2013-013766. Bank °d ^y Mortgagee to Wells Fargo aSe,.’n ' , 3S as5'9nee as documented by an which m 2 ’ 'n Barry county records, Michigan, on datn hJT.90 thprR is da med to be due at the HunrtrrtHGOf Sum of N noty-Ono Thousand Six ($9^665 21)S,Xty'F,V0 and 21/100 Dollars 09AXV1932. TO ALL CREDITORS: Cl.rt NOTICE TO CREDITORS. The decedent. Eldon M. Roush, died 02703/2013. Creditors of tho decedent are notified that claims against the estate will be forever ban unless presented to Roberta G. Roush, named pe • sonal representative or proposed personal ropre* sentative, or to both tho probate court at 206 west Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and tne namod/proposed personal representative within months after the date of publication of this notice­ Date: 11/19'14 Robert J. Longstreet P53546 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 Roberta G Roush 3103 Roush Road 06r‘,5^ Hastings. Ml 49058 pOwor of sale contained in said mortvtdnrt anCJ h° s,atute in such case made and pro­ Kn ’ n? ,ce ,s hercby 9'ven that said mortgage will STATE OF MICHIGAN rt>closed by a salo of the mortgaged premises, PROBATE COURT . part <born> at Public vendue, at lhe place COUNTY OF BARRY 1 cm m29 c:rcuil court Within Barry County, at NOTICE TO CREDITORS I.co PM, on December 18, 2014, Decedent’s Estate Sari promts are situated in Charter Township of FILE NO. 14-26829-DE i30.^ Barry County. Michigan, and are desenbed of Marjorie G. Potter. Date of birth: Estate i ♦ k ’ Mcadow Acres, according to the recorded 11/10/1925. piat thereof as recorded in the Barry County TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent. egister of Deeds Office. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan. Marjorie G. Potter. d;od 10'02/2014. Creditors of tho decedent are notified that all rcdemP::On period shall be 6 months from claims against the estate will be forever barred me date of such sale, unless determined abanunless presented to Tracy L. Beachnau, named coned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in personal representative or proposed personal repwhich case the redemption period shall be 30 days Lesentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. from the date of such sale. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 and the If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under named/proposed personal representative within 4 Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, months after tho date of publication of this notice. pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 the borrower will bo held Dale: 11/19/14 respons ble to the person who buys the property al Robert J. Longstreet P53546 the mortgage foreclosure salo or to the mortgage . 607 N. Broadway holder for damaging tho property during the . Hastings, Ml 49058 redemption period. (269) 945-3495 Dated: November 20, 2014 Tracy L. Beachnau For more information, please call: 9812 Brumm River Drive FC D (248) 593-1309 Nashville. Ml 49073 Trott & Trott. P.C. 06855363 (517) 852-9315 Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michtgan 48334-5422 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Filo *446295F01 This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect (11-20)(12-11) 775XW31 a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE gage made by VIOLA DEAN, a singlo woman and This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect CAROLYN THOMAS, a single woman and PAUL a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for THOMAS, a singlo man (collectively. 'Mortgagor'), that purpose. to SHORELINE BANK, subsequently known as Default has occurred m the conditions of a mort­ CHEMICAL BANK SHORELINE, and now known gage made by DUANE G. COLLIER, a single man as CHEMICAL BANK, a Michigan banking corpora­ ano JACQUELINE L CARROLL aWa JACQUE­ tion. successor by consolidation (merger) to LINE L. COLLIER, a s ngle woman (collectively, Chemical Bank Shorehne, having an office at 333 •Mortgagor), to GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT E. Mam Street. Midland. Michigan 48640-6511 (the SERVICES. FLCA. a federally chartered corpora­ 'Mortgagee'1), dated March 5. 1999, and recorded tion, having an office at 3515 West Road. East in the office ot the Register ot Deeds for Barry Lansing. Michigan 48823 (the 'Mortgagee"), dated County. Michigan on March 18. 1999. as Instrument May 28. 2004, and recorded in the office ot tho No. 1026733 (the 'Mortgage'). Evidence of assign­ Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on ment of the Mortgage to Chemical Bank Is being June 3. 2004, as Instrument No 1128677 (the recorded. By reason of such default, the ’Mortgage’). By reason of such dolault. the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage duo and payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the payable forthwith. Mortgagee is the owner of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to indebtedness secured by the Mortgage. As of lhe date of this'Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Thirteen Thousand Nine Hundred the sum ol One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Ninety-Five and 97/100 Dollars ($13.995.97). No Nine Hundred Thirty-Six and 18/100 Dollars suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to ($117,936.18). No suit or proceeding at law has recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any been instituted to recover tho debt secured by the part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in of sale contained in tho Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay the such case made and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest as provided in the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expens­ es, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all es, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the under­ taxes and insurance premiums paid by tho under­ signed before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed signed before sate, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venue to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the to the highest bidder at the east entrance of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan on Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday the 11th day ol December, 2014, at one o'clock in the afternoon The premises covered by Thursday the 11 th day of December, 2014, at one the Mortgage are situated in the City of Hastings, o’clock in the afternoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Village of County of Barry, State of Michigan, and are Nashvdle, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and desenbed as follows: Lot 3. Block 2 of Butler's Addition to the City (for­ are described as follows: Beginning at a po.nt on the East-West 1/4 line of merly Village) of Hastings, according to the record­ ed plat thereof in Uber 1 of Plats on Pago 66 Section 36. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, distant North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West. Together with all the improvements erected on 580 20 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section the real estate, and all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures a part of the property, and all replace­ 36; thence Nortn 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West, 230.34 feet along said 1/4 line; thence ments and additions. North 00 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds West, Commonly known as. 530 E. Thorn, Hastings, Michigan 49058 300 00 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East. 230.34 feet; thcnco South 00 P.P. 408-051-020-013-50 degrees 02 minutes 12 seconds East. 300.00 feet Notice is further given that the length of tho redemption penod will bo six (6) months from the to the place of beginning. Together with all fixtures, tenements, heredita­ date of sale, unless the premises are abandoned. II tho promises are abandoned, tho rodomptiqn pen­ ments, and appurtenances belonging or in any way od will be tho later ol thirty (30) days from tho date appertaining to the premises. Commonly known as: 1025 Sherman Street, of the sale or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days after the Mortgagor is given notice pursuant to Nashville. Michigan 49073 MCLA §600.3241a(b) that tho premises are consid­ P.P. /T08-52-001-000-240-03 Notice is further, given that the length of he ered abandoned and Mortgagor, Mortgagor's heirs, executor, or administrator, or a person lawfully redemption penod will bo six (6) mon*hs date of salo unless the promises are abandoned. If claiming from or under one (1) of them has not given the written notice required by MCLA th* premises are abandoned, the redemption penod w,!| bu .4 bier of .h-ny (30) §600.3241a(c) stating that the premises are not abandoned. of tho sa’e or upon expiration of fifteen (15) days X? Ite Mortgagor .s given nolco pursuonl lo If the premises aro sold at a foreclosure salo, under MCLA §600.3278 tho Mortgagor will be held MCLA§600.3241a(b) that lhe rospons;ble to tho person who buys tho premises at ered abandoned and Mortgagor, 9 lawfully the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the Mortgagee execulor. or admin^.or o a peison towfuy for damaging the premises during tho redemption cla ming from or unde, one < > °cd b MCLA period. given tho written no co q af0 not Dated: November 6. 2014 §600.3241 a(c) stating that the p CHEMICAL BANK ’‘T^emiees are sold at a Mortgagee Timothy Hilleqonds under MCLA §600 3278 I he p,emisos al WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP respons ble to the person ^y0 lhe Mortgagee 900 Fifth Third Center the mortgage foredo-ure s|he redemption 111 Lyon Street. NW. for damaging the premises J Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2487 (616) 752-2000 Penod. Baled' November 6 eOVi pARM CREo|j 11572524-1 GREENS sehv|CES. FLCA nivoru Mortgagee $ Timothy Hiltegonds D LLP WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD Ltr, • i STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14-2682B-DE Estate of Eldon M Roush. Date of Din i REOUL"£ ,2.2014-7:30,^ Novcrt10^ R^rmee^^y^^eof « 6.^/“ e'°' ^re. Hawthorne. FLntAbsent None a5presented. Approved the «^,r Agenda and lhe Public Hearing• ' al 8;00 Pubhc Hearing una Board Meeting reopened 42O14-15O Accepted Ord J scCond road.na and J”9 Chapter 220 (^^^fjan.wously. 9 and ^op­ tion. Motion earns0 8:15p.m. Meeting Adjourn^ Respectfully suW^ Robin Hawthorne. Cier Attested to by. Jim Carr. Superv.sor www.rutlandtownsh.po'y ^»1O35 !F YOU ARE NOW *^S'£ARY DUTY OR HAVE |NJHE PWOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502MORTGAGE SALE' been mod8 in the conditions of a mortg 9 by Richard Gale Kasper, a single man- to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. •• nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC . i s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 27. 2012 and recorded August 10. 2012 in Instrument Number 2012-003130. Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now he.d by Live Well Financial Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-One and 80/100 Dollars ($41,991.80) including interest at 2.654% per annum. Under the power of salo contained In said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County.. Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 18, 2014. Sari premises are located in the City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Lot 1. Dekema’s Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 33. Barry County Records. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure safe or to the mortgage holder tor damage to tno property during the redemption period. Dated: November 20, 2014 Orians Associates. PC.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 Filo No. 14-016785 (11-20)(12-11) 0CW5323 IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Wayne L Hoffman and Michelle M Hoffman, husband and wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage • Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated August 9. 2011 and recorded October 6. 2011 in Instrument Number 201110060009399, Barry County Records, Michigan. Sari mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due al the dale here­ of the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Five and 43/100 Dollars ($118,705.43) Including interest at 4.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sari mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County , Michigan at 1.00 PM on DECEMBER 4, 2014. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: The East 260 feet of that part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 3 North, Range 8 West, that lies Southerly of tho Southerly right of way line of the former Michigan Central Railroad. Except that portion deeded to tho Michigan Department of State Highways in tho Deed recorded in Uber 288 on Pago 443 The redemption penod shall bo 6 months from the date ol such salo, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, In which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale, tq all PUR­ CHASERS: Tho loreclos-ng mortgagee can rescind tho sale. In that event, your damages, if any aro limited solely to tho return of the bid amount’ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will b^ held responsible to lhe person who buys the property at lh0 mortgago foreclosure salo or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property durino tho redemption period. Dated: November 6, 2014 Orians Associates, P.CAttorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 F'le No. 14-015856 (11-06)( 11-27) > STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026833-DE estate of Harvey A. Duthler, Deceased Date of oirth August 10. 1926 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, narvay A Duthlef, Deceased, died October 28. 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to Edna M. Outhier, personal rep­ resentative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St.. Ste. 302, Hastings. Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice Date; 11-21-14 Miller Johnson Robert D. Brower P11256 250 Monroe Ave.. Suite 800 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 (616)831-1700 Edna M. Outhier 4167 England Dr. Shelbyville. Ml 49344 (616) 949-5074 77591063 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. PC.,. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mado m tho conditions of a mortgage made by MATTHEW A. NORTON. A SINGLE MAN and JESSICA D. LAWLESS, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FKA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK. FA. Mortgagee, dated August 16. 2007. and recorded on August 20, 2007, in Document No 20070820­ 0001083, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned. Barry County Retards, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of Forty- Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Throe Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($48,493.73), including interest at 7 375% per annum. Under the power of sale contamed in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ in Hastings, Michigan, at 01.00 PM o’clock, on MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT December 11, 2014 Said premises are located in PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Lots (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY 14, 15 and 16 of INNOVATION SUBDIVISION DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of made In tho conditions of a mortgage made by Plats, page 21 of Barry County Records The SHANNON L COADY. MARRIED and CHRISTO­ redemption period shall be 6 months from the date . PHER L. ROGERS, to BANK OF AMERICA. N.A., of such sale unless determined abandoned in Mortgagee, dated February 6, 2013, and recorded on February 14, 2013, In Document No. 2013­ accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.324 la. 001754. and assigned by said mortgagee to in which case the redemption penod shall be 1 Nationstar Mortgage LLC, as assigned, Barry month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage 600.3241a only. 15 days from the MCL there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the 600.32418(b) notice, whichever is later If the above sum of Ono Hundred Forty-One Thousand Seven referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and Seventy-Eight under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, Cents ($141,788 78), including Interest at 4.875% under MCL 600.3278. tho borrower will be held per annum. Under the power of Gale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such case made responsible to tho person who buys the property at and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage gage will be foreclosed by a sale ot tho mortgaged holder for damaging the property during the premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. redemption period. If the salo is set aside for any Al the East doors ol the Barry County Courthouse reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled in Hastings, Michigan, at 0100 PM o'clock, on only to a return of tho deposit pari. The purchaser January 8, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry shall have no further recourse agamst the County. Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. attorney. JPMorgan Chase Bank. National DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION Sherman. P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 12. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 JPMC.002785 FHLMC NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS (11-13)(12-O4) T7SXS15 EAST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 578.34 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C.. IS EAST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST QUARTER ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ LINE 157.50 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT SHULTZ DRIVE; THENCE NORTH NO DEGREES PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY EAST LINE 273.63 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST made in the conditions of a mortgage made by 157.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 18 STANLEY R. SCHANTZ. UNMARRIED, to CHASE MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST. 273.83 FEET TO MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION. THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH Mortgagee, dated Apnl 23, 2004, and recorded on AND SUBJECT TO THE EASEMENT DESCRIBED April 30, 2004, in Document No. 1126669, and BELOW: EASEMENT; A PARCEL OF LAND IN assigned by said mortgagee to U.S. Bank National THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12. Association as trustee for NRZ Pass-Through Trust TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED IV. as assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION 12. TOWN 1 date hereof the sum ol Fifty-Eight Thousand Four NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE NORTH 89 Hundred Forty-Five Dollars and Sixty-Two Cents DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST. ($58,445.62), including interest at 2.750% per ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE annum. Under the power of sale contained in said OF SAID SECTION; 699.81 FEET TO THE PLACE mortgage and the statute in such case made and OF BEGINNING FOR THE FOLLOWING provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage DESCRIBED EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES: THENCE ises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue. At the NORTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in EAST 759.11 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o’clock, on DEGREES 32 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST December 4, 2014 Said premises are located in 116.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 03 Barry County. Michigan and are described as: MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 875.21 FEET; Parcel of land in the Northwest 1 / 4 of Northwest 1 THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 / 4 of Section 20, Town 4 North. Range 8 West, SECONDS WEST 538.31 FEET. THENCE SOUTH described as: Commencing at a pont which lies 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST due South 458.8 feet and North 89 degrees 15 min­ 66.05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. utes East 451.70 feet from the Northwest comer of ALSO. AN UNDIVIDED 1 I 5 INTEREST IN THE said Section 20. thence North 89 degrees 15 min­ FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL COMMENC­ utes East 470.60 feet to the Right-of-Way line 60 ING AT THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SEC­ feet off center line of M-43 as re-located, thence TION 12. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. AND running Southwesterly along a curve to the left RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE 2553.64 feet radius 433 61 feet the great chord of WEST LINE OF SECTION 12. 1445 FEET FOR which bears South 46 degrees 35 minutes West THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE 433.14 feet, thence North 61 degrees 36 minutes CONTINUING NORTH ALONG SAID LINE TO THE West 177.37 feet, thence due North 207.30 feet to SHORE OF FAIR LAKE. THENCE EASTERLY the point of beginning. Except, a parcel of land in ALONG SHORE OF LAKE TO A POINT WHICH IS the Northwest 1 / 4 of Section 20. Town 4 Norin. 50 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SECTION Range 8 West, Carlton Township. Barry County. 12; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE Michigan, described as: Commencing at tho WEST SECTION LINE TO CENTER OF ROAD; Northwest comer of said Section 20; thence South. THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CENTER 458.80 feet along the West I no of sad Section 20; OF ROAD TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes East 451.70 EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE SOUTH­ feet; thence South. 207.30 feet; thence South 61 WESTERLY 33 FEET TO BE USED IN COMMON degrees 36 minutes East. 177.37 feet to tno WITH OTHER ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS Northwesterly Right-of-Way l.ne of Highway M-43, FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES ONLY. (INTENDING and tho true point of beginning; thence North 61 TO DESCRIBED THE WEST 50 FEET OF THE degrees 36 minutes West, 177.37 feet; thence NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12 LYING North 89 degrees 15 minutes East. 41.06 feet; SOUTH OF FAIR LAKE AND NORTHERLY OF CENTER LINE OF EXISTING ROAD, SHULTZ thence South 61 degrees 36 minutes East, 144.70 DRIVE) The redemption period shall be 6 months feet to said Northwesterly Right-of-Way line of Highway M-43; thence Southwesterly, 20 60 feet from tho date ol such salo unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL along said Right-of-Way Ine to the point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from tho date of such sale, or as tho date of such sale unless determined aban­ to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL doned in accordance with’MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600 3241a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above 6000.3241 a,, in which case the redemption period referenced property is sold at a foreclosure salo shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be hold 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later. If tho above resoonsible to the person who buys tho property at referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale [he mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage under Chapter 600 of tno Michigan Compiled Laws, holder for damaging the property during the under MCL 600.3278. the borrower will bo held n nenod If the sale is sot aside for any responsible to the person who buys tho property at he PuXser al the sale shall be entitled the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder lor damaging the property during the redemption period. U S Bank NaVonal Association . as trustee for NRZ Pass-Through Trust IV Mortgagce'Assignee Schnerierman & Sherman, PC 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 NM.002553 CONV (11-06)(11-27) & "sr «« ™LMC THM7V2 Barry County is seeking job applications from qualified candidates for a custodial and maintenance worker This DOSition is part timo at 20 hours per week. I" ^Starting pay is $11.87 per hour. 900 Fifth Third Center 111 Lyon Street, N W. Grand Rap>ds. Ml 49j03-2 (616) 752-2000 H577695-1 QPS tS a mmnlete iob description Is available on-line at barrycounAXP oXe Buildings and Grounds officeJoeated at: friJtm Y 119 S Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Contact Tim Neeb at (269) 945-1293 w.th any questions �State News Roundup ' Karla Ann Mellen. 27, of Nashville, was found guilty in Barry County Circuit Court of probation violation Nov. 5. She was sen­ tenced by Judge Amy McDowell to 90 days jail, with credit for II days served. She also was ordered to pay SI.129 in court fines and costs. She must continue probation as origi­ nally sentenced, receive cognitive behavior therapy and substance-abuse counseling. Her jail time will be suspended upon successful probation. Mellen originally pleaded guilty in January 2013 to writing checks without an account and on that charge was originally sentenced to three months in jail and 18 months of probation. Stephen Matthew Buy le, 24. of Ludington, was found guilty Nos. 19 in Barry County Circuit Court of probation violation. He was sentenced Nov. 19 by Judge McDowell to serve 10 months in jail, with credit for 152 days served. He must pay $1,089 in court fines and costs and must continue serving probation as originally sentenced. Hr was originally sentenced Aug. 13 to nine months in jail and 36 months of probation. Kristin Kay Mead, 27. of Nashville, plead­ ed guilty Oct. 23 in Barry County Circuit Court lo possession of methamphetamines. She was sentenced Nov. 19 lo 90 days in jail, with credit for 38 days served. In addition, she must serve 36 months of probation and attend Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous three limes per week. The remainder of her jail sentence will be sus­ pended with probation. Adam Christopher Burandt, 29, of Hastings pleaded guilty Oct. 23 in Barry County Circuit Court to larceny in a building. He w’as sentenced Nov. 19 by Judge McDowell lo serve 60 days in jail, with cred­ it for 50 days served. He also must pay $898 in fines and court cosh. Jason E. Bowen. 27, of Hickory Comers, pleaded guilty Oct. 15 in Barry County Circuit Conn to false reporting a felony. He was sentenced. Nov. 20 by Judge McDowell to serve between 18 and 48 months in prison, with credit for49 days already served. Bowen also pleaded guilty Oct. 15 to probation vio­ lation and was sentenced Nov. 20 to 291 days in jail, with 291 days’ credit for time served. He will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation. He originally pleaded no contest to domestic violence in October 2013. At that time, he was ordered to serve 12 months in jail and 36 months of probation w ith comple­ tion of the courts Swift and Sure Sanctions program. Jeffery David Bradfield, 46. of Delton, pleaded guilty Sept. 25 to operating a motor vehicle while impaired. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic violence. He was sentenced by Judge McDowell Nov. 20 and was ordered to serve 12 months in jail for the operating while impaired charge. He was given credit for 15 days served. Bradfield also was ordered lo serve 36 months of probation. The judge ordered the last six months of his jail sentence be suspended with probation, he attend Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous three times per week, wear an electronic alcohol-monitoring device for 90 days after release from jail, and receive sub­ stance abuse and anger-management and cog­ nitive-behavior therapy. An additional charge of operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended was dismissed. In a separate case. Bradfield was sentenced Nov. 20 to 12 months in jail for domestic violence. He was credited widi 15 days served and ordered to pay $398 in court fees and costs. The last six months of his jail sentence will be suspended. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For Sale Mobile Homes Help Wanted WOOD HEAT. ENVIRON­ MENTALLY friendly. EP,\ Qualified. Central Boiler E­ Classic Outdoor Wood Fur­ nace. D-2 Outdoor Wood Boilers 616-877-1081. NEWER SPACIOUS 16’ Wide 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath mobile home $23,000. Fi­ nancing available. Must see. (269)948-3906 DRIVER TRAINEES! GET PAID CDL TRAINING NOW! Learn lo drive for Stevens Transport. NO EX­ PERIENCE NEEDED! New Drivers can cam $900/w*k + Benefits! Carrier covers cost! 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Readers are cau­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasona­ ble care, particularly when dealing with persons un­ known to you ask for money in advance of delivery of goods or services advertised. HASTINGS 4 NICE 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath, mobile home. New stove and refrigerator, $10,000. Fi­ nancing Available. Call (269)948-3906 Household FOR SALE. FRIGIDAIRE front load washer and dryer, good condition. $500. (269)945-3426. Lost de Hound LOST - SMALL BROWN DOG (Looks like a fox), Nashville area. Has curly tail with white tip at end. Blue collar with training collar (to keep from chasing cars). An­ swers to tlie name of "Hub­ cap". Please call 517-852­ 1712 or 517-852-3173, RE­ WARD! Business Services BASEMENT WATER­ PROOFING: PROFESSIO­ NAL BASEMENT SERV­ ICES waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free esti­ mates. (517)290-5556. GARAGE DOOR & opener repair special. $30 off broken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334-3574. Help Wanted GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE: is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply, valid Michigan drivers li­ cense and able to pass drug test. New' applicants only. (269)838-8536 GOTi co* * GOT CcwntswaHi/tisB* 269-205-4900 co SUU SI-_ _ _ _ _ _ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 1S.2S BAHGAX nWUGMT B**^*l1*^ AU itjI nut* advertising io thi» p*prr i> tub/x* th; I'xr Huut'ng AU and the Michigan Civil Rifhti Act vhkh cvlleuiwly «s»U it 'UesJ lo oJvc.ti-e ' uny jncferciK*. ItmMativo <W tlocnmin^fKin on t*ce, volui, reli­ gion. wi, hun^Kip. fanulia! tUtut, tulioaal origin, age or marlul tuiui, ot £n tn rule sn> cuvh p*rfr:cn,e. hnuuhun or dtKruninaiton.** I jirmiul *uiu< incJukv chUdtrn uo4sr the i>;e ef |8 living v»uh parent* ot legal cutoduM. pregnant worrxn aid pcoj-fe •lining cuiixij of chil-lrtn u.-Urr IH TTu, nc««fapc: »ill not knowingly ftkcepl any advertising tor rr.4 eiU'c which i» in violation of lhc tsw Ou: rv>!en a nr hereby mfonnoJ Jhal ail dwrlbnft juherti’cd tn Ihi* newspaper are aih.bbJe w. an equal opportunity baiia Tn report ilivninwuux.n loll ih« Kit Koocng Cxr'er al 616 4JI-2WI Hie in.'Dii 'U-ficeUbp. rx’tiLV bet l< r the hearing impelled n J-w» W7.9275 SHOWTIMES 11-23-1Z3 trrus Axs nuts sumct to oauf O HORRIBLE BOSSES 2(H) FHI gij/, n jo 2 90 4 40. 7M 0 33 MON WECM lo 7.00 0 50 O . PENG'JIMS OF MADAGASCAR .eg; rr;: ;ur/ nio 1 so 6 40 "O‘. WL D C.*3 O : 30 PfrtUNS Of MADAGASCAR I• PG । ft a rMirjufft is naif □A!; Y 4 12.0 10 o HUMGF R GAMES; MOCKiMGJA Y FART 1fh <-H. SUN HOP. I 40 4 30. 7 10 950 MOft VVTD4 W 7 10 050 DUMB ARD DUMBER TOiPG-t?) 1 F” SUN ! 123. : 50 420 6 50.» 70 r50.920 _____ GIFT CARDS •G.1 » *5 Voucher ‘■htnyou buy * $50 Qy— ! 1 »2‘’ Concilia Voucher whtn you buy P OU ; THE BARRY COUNTY Sol­ id Waste Oversight Com­ mittee (BCSWOC) is accept­ ing proposals to fulfill the duties of a part-time recy­ cling coordinator for a peri­ od of two (2) years, com­ mencing January' 1, 2015December 31, 2016. The recy­ cling coordinator will work with the BCSWOC, local units of government in Barry’ County, non-governmental organizations, and the solid waste disposal industry to coordinate and improve ef­ forts to recover to the maxi­ mum extent possible the re­ sources available in Barry County's waste stream through source reduction, source separation, recycling and reuse. The Request for Proposals is posted online at www.barrycounty.org and available at the Carry-Eaton District Health Department 330 West Woodland Ave­ nue, Hastings, Michigan. Proposals must be submitted to tne Health Department by 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2014. Sporting Goods EURO MOUNTS: PLA­ QUES available starting at $10.00, (269)948-7921. Crooked Creek Woodwork­ ing. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy -printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Phone (269)945-9554 or stop in at 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings. $ TOP DOLLAR $ Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! n rxIt/Zr? Pick-Up Ar^bk - 77W Kfngibury Rd., Deien, Ml 43046 Phono 26H23-2T7S gogflautQpar!Sx£Qni when prices remained flat or even posted a Expect extra patrols for‘Thanksgiving Michigan motorists holiday likely to see ThmS"'1' acros> Michi«»n Prcl«'« for a ukI S "? ho,i<J»y filled with travel. food du t ne V?MicWgan State Police is eonShort largest Operation CARE. Fffnrt . f50rnbincd Accident Reduction to 30 ’trafflC cnf°rcemcnt initiative Nov. 26 lower gas prices Our goal is (o prvvent traffic crashes and tatalitres so every family can celebrate a safe holiday season,” said Col. Kriste Kibbcy Etuc, director of “With extra troop­ ers on patrol. makc bUre your Thanksgiving to-do list includes wearing a seat belt, desig­ nating a sober driver and avoiding distrac­ tions like talking on your phone while driv­ ing.” 3 Thanksgiving ^ond deadliest holi­ day in Michigan for traffic crashes. In 201.3. there were 12 lrafl-ic fatalities during the Thanksgiving holiday; a 30 percent increase from nine fatalities in 2012. Wednesday, troopers across the state began conducting high-visibility enforcement focus­ ing on impaired driv ing. seat bell use. careless driving and speeding. The extra patrols nre paid for with federal traffic safety funds coor­ dinated by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. The effort is supported by the “Give thanks. Drive safely” public awareness cam­ paign. Each campaign element features illus­ trations of traditional Thanksgiving items to create a connection between driving safely and enjoy ing the holiday. In addition, the Michigan Department of Transportation will display safe driving reminders on its freeway message boards and at rest areas throughout the busy travel week­ end, and Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is supporting the effort by placing campaign materials in her branch offices. Operation CARE is a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing traffic crashes and fatalities on highways across the country. It began in 1977 as a collaborative effort between the MSP and the Indiana State Police. Today Operation CARE is one of the nation’s longest running traffic safely initiatives and includes state and highway patrol agencies from all 50 states, as well as some American territories and CiumdJ—^mvincxs. Natural gas shutoff in Thumb area is wake-up call Consumers Energy recently imposed a vol­ untary' curtailment of natural gas service to some agribusiness customers across Michigan’s Thumb and Saginaw Valley, a major disruption in service that will impact lhe agribusiness sector. The curtailment of service will run from 5 to 10 a.m.. and 5 to 10 p.m. on a daily basis. Jim Byrum, president of the Michigan ?\gri-Busincss Association, said the news should be a wake-up call. “Wc have heard today from several agribusinesses in Michigan’s Thumb and Saginaw Valley that they are now subject to an unprecedented voluntary natural gas serv­ ice curtailment by Consumers Energy at a crucial time for their operations. Wc have highlighted for years the critical need for for­ ward-thinking infrastructure and energy investment in rural Michigan. ‘‘Alongside the utilities* commitment to ensure service for families comes a responsi­ bility to fulfill the obligation to Michigan businesses that are growing our economy — and that means better planning and proactive energy investment to keep service flowing in rural Michigan.” said Byrum. “We need a strong, proactive energy policy for the state of Michigan that addresses tlie twin issues of an aging infrastructure and increasing need for service. We warned our members and policy­ makers ... that poor energy infrastructure and extreme weather could lead to avoidable serv­ ice disruptions. Today’s disruption highlights the critical need for planning, investment and a comprehensive statewide energy policy to provide more reliable service in rural areas.” MABA advised Thumb and Saginaw Valley producers and agribusinesses that Consumers Energy has the authority to curtail service to customers *nd tb°se impacted should follow any cuftsilment orders issued byConsumers. "On a more basic level’ n°ne of our mem­ bers want their neiehbo^10 ,ose hcal because dus problem Wntv of residents is the top P™W"B>i^L get more news! Subscribe to Ac Hastings Banner. Coll 94^-9554 for more information. decline. ” lor example, the national average In 2011. went from $3.32 the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to $3.28 on lhe Monday imme­ Price at the pump across Michigan is expected to average 45 cents less per gallon than the same time last year. With the U.S. average price of gasoline at $2.80 today, the national average is at its low­ est level .since December 2010. reported, GasBuddy.com in a press release issued Monday. Especially this week. Americans should be grateful that 80 percent of the nation’s gas stations are reporting prices under $3 per gallon today, compared to just 22 percent at this time in 2013, said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy. “While many of us are convinced that gas prices automatically go up in advance of every travel holiday, our price tracking has proven that lo be a widely held misconcep­ tion,” said DeHaan. “In some years we’ve seen occasions, particularly during the Thanksgiving and Christmas travel periods. diately following. As of Monday, Michigan motorists were seeing gas 37 to 44 cents lower than a year ago, a bigger drop than in Wisconsin and Illinois — which were 27 to 37 cents lower —but less than Ohio, at 45 to 49 cents lower, and Indiana, which averaged 50 to 55 cents lower than in 2013. "Given the inventory reported by the Department of Energy and the supply build following last week’s snow storms, we antic­ ipate that retail gas prices in most parts of the country will show another decline this week, even though millions of us will be driving for Fhanksgjving,” said DeHaan. “It may seem counter-intuitive, but, it’s been a very unusu­ al year.” Motorists should keep in mind that gas prices can vary dramatically from city to city, and especially when crossing state lines where implemented taxes can vary. The GasBuddy app shows real-time pump prices, so motorists can save on every fuel purchase. The app is free and built for iPhone, /Xndroid, Windows, and Blackberry phones. Animal pain management is getting better all the time by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters When 1 take my elderly mother to the emergency room, the nurse asks how much pain she is in. on a scale of 1 to 10. The hos­ pital has a chart with pictures of little smi­ ley faces, neutral faces, and grimacing faces to help a person — perhaps a child — deter­ mine a number. Pain management is an important part of human medicine. Despite what the 17th century philoso­ pher and naturalist Rene Descartes said about animals being merely organic machines, it’s clear to me they feel pain in a manner similar to us. But we can’t ask Fido or Felix to tell us what they are experienc­ ing. That point has been abundantly clear to me recently because my 11-year-old mult from the dog pound. Buster Brown, is hav­ ing arthritic pain in several weight-bearing joints. He gets up from a lying position with difficulty , and he takes the stairs slowly and only when he must. “In veterinary’ medicine, we have pain scales similar to what they use in the ER. but they are based on our observations." Dr. Raclynn Farnsworth told me. Farnsworth instructs vet students at Washington State University’s veterinary teaching hospital. She showed me a four-point scale with sketches of dogs in various positions and written descriptions of the way the dogs are behaving. Vet students are trained to assess animals and locate them on this ty pe of pain scale. . “We go on what we can observe, our examination, and what the owners tell us about how the animal is behaving at home,” Farnsworth said. Practicing veterinary medicine rather than the human variety has other challenges than assessing pain. Medications that are helpful to dogs arc not all good for cats. Drugs good for people can kill an animal. I “You’ve got to check with your vet I before you treat your animal for pain.” she I said. "One thing your vet may discuss with I you is pre-treating your animal, say before a big walk, if you know he’s likely to be sore afterward." The good news is that veterinarians now' treat pain more aggressively in animals and also a wider variety of medications arc available to help. “Many of the pain meds we use now were new or not available at all when I started practicing 21 years ago.” Farnsworth said. Years ago, it was sometimes considered good to keep an animal in a moderate amount of pain after surgery*, so the animal wouldn’t move around a lot and tear out stitches. But those days are long gone. Veterinarians treat pain aggressively now. That strikes me as more merciful. Fortunately, the news from my household is good. Buster Brown has been taking an anti-inflammatory and two supplements in recent weeks, and he is getting around much better. He goes by me at a canter when we are outside, he runs up and down the stairs, and he stands up from a lying position without the difficulty he was dis­ playing earlier this fall. I’m greatly relieved — I like to think that pain isn’t bothering him nearly so much, and 1 hope 1 can keep him in the land of the living a good while longer. . Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a sen-ice of the College of Agricultural. Human, and Natural Resource Sciences ar Washington State University. SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk I ERIPAYxNOV^o WEPNESPAYxP^c.3 3 OOPM Bc)$ VtsJy te 196ej AO Tcaney C EC7? See 4.15PM Bcfj $ATURPAYaN0V^2Q 4.15FV ThFBppW-IQCogg MS Keffojg ms Ogg ».»$ 9.30AM Bcr/3 Vr>*y BasktiJ'1 . 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II.Dlings, Ml 49<)5x i nwnc: 269-945 0520> • |j t’ �The Hastings Bannor - State finalists fill much of all* by Breit Bremer Bam.- ‘ Sporty hldor ball । • °unty was something of a volleybe w । ‘kI once again, and will continue to l-«kcwood leading the wav. •bad«C•/varsity volleyball team Stun I*-'' SCvon<l appearance in the Class B lo ,n*d in three years this season, falling onsh°nh Br,u,fb «n three sets in the champiw) n,a{ch after a thrilling postseason inn • ,1"“ Ihe v’**mPs "in ,ne !<t nwlvhcs South Christian in the regional Imai and l>rest l|j||s cenlra| jn the 5laIe quarterfinals. n’e Vikmgs fill much of the All-Barry ouniy First yc<un> anj will likely see a few -Mate type Of accolades rolling in soon. *11 Wasn't just the Vikings who had a good se.ison though. Delton Kellogg finished sreh C,ass Mate runner-up Schoolctafi in lhc Kalama/oo Valley Association, but had a lough postseason match-up with Harper '-reek m the district semifinals. lhe Beaver^ "ent on to the state semifinals where they "ere downed by the Ltkewcxxl girls. Hastings and Fhomappte Kellogg split Jneir two matches in the OK Gold Gonfervnce. and were competitive with the ,OP teams in the league, lite Saxons were another team downed by the Vikings on their to the state title game, but with some Very good defense the Savons made the Vikings work for their district semifinal vic­ Faith Ferris tory. * Maple Valley was conipetitiv e vv ith most of She added 29 aces throughout the season, its Greater Lansing Activities Conference and on defense had a team-high 120 solo foes, as everyone was a step behind the league blocks and 20 block assists while also recordchampion Vikings. lhe I .ions got a couple of league wins and finished fifth at the confer­ Karly Morris, Lakewood: When the ence tournament at laikewood High School. Vikings needed a change on the attack they Here are the 2014 All-Barry County gave Morris a try up front, but coach Kellie Volleyball First and Second Teams. Rowland quickly remembered just how valu­ All-Barry County able she was at libero and got her back in the Volleyball First Team back row. Holly Dahlke, Thornappk* Kellogg: A Morris led her team vv ith 520 digs this sea­ senior setter who saw more time as an outside son. She also recorded 42 aces, connecting on hitter this year as well. Dahlke led her team in 97 percent of her service attempts while mak­ assists with 637 and digs with 467. .She was ing just eight errors all season long. Morris second on the Trojan team with 275 kills. added 39 kills and 23 assists throughout the Dahlke was a team captain this year, and was named al I-conference in the OK Gold. Vanessa Reynhout, Lakewood: A senior Erin GAggins, Hastings: The Saxons’ sen­ middle blocker who led her team to the Class ior setter w as as three-year varsity player and B State Final this fall. Reynhout had 573 kills a captain for the second time this fall. throughout the season, 10I solo blocks and Goggins was named honorable mention ail119 block assists. conference in the OK Gold. Reynhout also smashed 62 aces throughout Goggins led her team in serve percentage at the coflrse of lhe season and had I IS digs. 97-percent and had a team high 71 accs. Gabie Shellenbarger, Lakewood: Goggins also contributed 158 kills and 845 Likewood’s sophomore setter took another assists throughout the season, to go along .step forward in her second season on the w ith 11 solo blocks and 29 block assists and Viking varsity. 132 digs. Shellenbargicr put up 998 assists during the Faith Ferris, Delton Kellogg: The regular season, averaging 8 9 assists per set. Panthers’.senior middle, she earned AII-KV.A She added 96 kills as well ns 35 aces and had honors acam this fall, leading Delton Kellogg 202 digs. in kills with 557. Thursday. November 27. 2014 — Page 11 llevball team Erin Goggins Libby Parker, Delton Kellogg: The Panthers senior libero was a captain this year who earned all-conference honors in the KVA. Parker recorded 1126 digs during the course of the season. 7.X per set played. At the service line she was good on 92-perccnt of her attempts and had 32 ace-.. Vanessa Reynhout Olivia Ricketts, Maple Valley: A senior outside hitter who scored about half her Charlie Smith, Lakewood: A junior out­ senior libero led her team with 270 digs and team’s points in most matches. Ricketts also side hitter who was a big part of a state final­ had the highest passing percentage on her stepped up as a setter when needed this sea­ ist team for the second lime. Smith recorded team at 96.6 percent, with 1077 good passes son. 212 kills as she worked her way into form during the season. Ricketts was a captain for the Lion varsity throughout the season after offseason shoul­ Feldpausch earned all-conference honors in this fall. She finished the year w ith 164 kills. the OK Gold, also recording 31 assists, 24 57 assists and 140 digs. der surgery. Smith added 148 digs. 32 accs, 85 assists kills and 45 aces. Grade Shellenbarger. Lakewood: A sen­ and 56 total blocks, with 22 solo blocks and Janessa Hodge, Hastings: The Saxons' ior outside hitter who played all the way 34 block assists. big senior middle led her team with 301 kills around for lhe Vikings. Shellenbarger record­ All-Barry County in her first season as a varsity starter, averag­ ed 228 kills and 174 digs during the season. Volley hall Second Team ing 5.68 kills per set. Shellenbarger knocked 32 aces as well. Kelsey Buller, Thornapple Kellogg: A Hodge was also third on her team with 35 Amy Ziccarcllo. Thornapple Kellogg: junior middle blocker who missed a long aces and led the team in blocks w ith 69 blocks Ziccarcllo was an al I-conference performer in stretch of the season but was still able to lead and 58 block assists. the OK Gold this fall in her second season on her team in blocks with 61 and accs with 40. Kristen Mohn, Delton Kellogg: A senior the Trojan varsity. She led her team with 294 She was fourth on the Trojan team with 134 who could do a little bit of everything for the kills and was second in aces with 39. kills. Panthers, hit, pass, set and serve. She was a Ziccarcllo also contributed 329 digs. ’Kelsey has a strong serve and is a positive captain for the Panther* who earned all-con­ “Amy is a strong all-around player. She has team player sajd JR ference in rite KVA. 2 ’ . A great serve and is. very strategic in her allhead coach Patty Pohl * Mohn led her team in aces with 67. was around play,” said coach Pohl. Mary Feldpansch, Hastings; The Saxons’ second with 330 assists and 507 digs. y « U Top tennis players find spots on all-county teams by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was another season of competition against tough foes for the Barry County area varsity boys’ tennis teams. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg played an epic OK Gold Conference dual, with seven of the eight matches going three sets. The two teams ended their afternoon in Middleville knotted in a 4-4 lie. The league tie was broken at the conference tournament in October, when lhe Saxons edged the Trojans lor third place. LakeWood didn't get the change lo experi­ ence conference competition this fall w ith the move to the Greater Lansing Activities Conference. Only three of lhe league’s school’s are a part of tennis programs, Lakewood. Leslie and l-ansing Christian and together lhe Blackhawks and Pilgrims form a co-op team. All three county teams were fairly young, especially the laikewood team which had just one senior, Ray Altoft at second singles. He is a part of the 2014 All-Barry County varsity boy's tennis first and second teams as well as representatives from all three schools. All-Barry County Boys’ Tennis First Team Singles Ray Altoft, Lakewood: Alftoft made the tough jump from fourth singles to second sin­ gles for the Viking varsity boys’ tennis as a senior this fall. He battled throughout the season despite the Vikings’ having a tough time record-wise. Justin Bergstrom, Thomapple Kellogg: l he top player for the Trojan team as a senior this fall, Bergstrom earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold Conference for the third time. Bergstrom is a four-)ear varsity player at first singles for lhe second year who was one of the Trojan team captains. Marshall Cherry, Hustings: A runner-up finish for Cherry at the OK Gold Conference Tournament at third singles helped the Saxons get past Thomapple Kellogg for third place in lhe final league standings this fall. Cherry was also the runner-up at third sin­ gles early in the year at the Hamilton Invitational, and had big conference victories for the Saxons in duals with Thomapple Kellogg. Wayland and South Christian. Bracdon Halle, Thomapple Kellogg: Halle had another season of improvement at third singles for the Trojan varsity team I K head coach Stephen Rosenberg said Halle did a nice job ‘>1 buying into the Trojan’s system to keep getting better. Nate Ryfiak, Thornappk* Kellogg: Ryfiak. a senior at second singles, was voted team MVP by his teammates this fn|| at 7 K One of TK’s co-captains, Nate demon slr.ited great work ethics and was a g(HH| leader for this team.” saul head coach Rosenberg. Nick Seliuiling, Lakcwwid: A sophomore who moved from second singles to plrsl sjn gles this fall for lhe Viking varsity bovs’ lcu. nis team. Schuilling battled op[XM’e”ls’ through­ out the season and had a nice win over his cross-county f(H. frofJ1 Thornappk. Kc|| that suited with him p‘1,!,nb’ °‘it a 9.7 breaker in the opening <vlBlake VuuDhcr, listings: p|ayi %ev ond doubles throughout the sea**on for Saxons. VanDivcr ‘showed ability ai u and at the baseline. VanDivcr topped LaU’"‘**fs hUnibvj player in consolation aUton at l,’e LakCW( . Invitational to help hr team mp its lWo B ury County rivals at the tournament. Drew White, Hastings: White had a big three-set win over TK’s Bergstrom to help tie the OK Gold Conference dual between the Saxons and Trojans, and also helped the Saxons score a league victory over Wayland with a win over the Wildcats’ top player. White, a senior, was the runner-up at the Lakewood Invitational at first singles. Head coach Julie Sevcms said White “was a great sportsman on the court who was hard working.” Doubles Adam Shaeffer and Ryan Thornburgh, Hastings: The lop doubles team for the Saxons, they pulled off a nice three-set victo­ ry over I K’s lop doubles team during their OK Gold Conference dual in Middleville. Tlie duo had a runner-up finish nt lhe Hamilton Invitational early in the season. Czarnecki and Herich improved throughout the seasons. Coach Rosenberg said he expects them to be a part of the foundation for the Trojan team for the next couple of seasons. Scott Garber and Ryan Horton. Hastings: Tlie second doubles team for the Saxons, they had a good three-set battle with lhe number two team from TK in their OK Gold Conference dual in Middleville. Garber and Horton helped the Saxons to a league win with a victory at Wayland as well. Spencer Heyl and Evan Petersen, Lakewood: Heyl and Petersen continued to improve together in the junior duo’s third var­ sity season. Petersen and Heyl made up lhe Vikihgs’ third doubles team as sophomores and moved up to take on foes’ top doubles opponents at first doubles this season. •The team improved with each match and ended up having many wins,” said coach Severns. Tomniv Hamilton and Clay Francisco, T homapple Kellogg: Playing varsity tennis for the first time as seniors they formed a for­ midable first doubles duo for the Trojan team. They earned all-conference honors in the OK Gold Conference, placing second al the conference meet at first doubles according to coach Rosenberg who said they were one ot three doubles teams lo earn all-conference honors. All-Barry County Boys’Tennis Second Team Singles Hunter Ilerich. Thornappk Kvllogs: Coach Rosenbci? called Hunter Bench a valuable leader for die Trojan team in Ins third vear on the varsity. . . Bench, a senior, plased fourth smgles or the Trojans this fall and earned wins in Im team's1 duals with both Hastings and 1 Ales Harshel. Hastings: Anexchange-studem plav ing fourth s'"?11"-I,,r ,he S;‘Y ‘ * X’of 3 number of Saxons ,o have a exciting three set match with .. Uk Thornapple Kellogg m <he>r OK Gohl ' "l"lv21"«oi','|k Kiurth singles flight at the Ha nilton Invitational and was thud at things .ingles at the IaAeoood lnsmmon.il. ‘ Doubles Aaron C™X£g' Vuu ,n s’.phoinoks a1ths"^1Pdoubks^ Thornappk KeUogg. Justins Bergstrom �- Page 12 -Thursday. Novembm 27.2014 - Tho Hastings Banner ■■■ Villi - ■ Top local football players honored after tough tall . by Brett Bremer Sport \ Editor It s a safe bet to *ay that none ol the Bany County varsity f<x»tball teams were pleased with their won-lox* record at lhe end of lhe season. It's also a safe bet to say their coaches were pleased with the strides their teams made throughout the season. Delton Kellogg. Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood each finished with 4-5 records to top the c.ninly. and all three topped a cross county ri\al. rhe Trojans knocked oil the Saxon* in OK Geld Conference action, while the Vikings and Panthers each topped Maple Valley. ‘ l he Vikings’ victory over lhe Lions came in their first ever Greater Lansing Activities Conference Meeting The Vikings rallied to finish in a tic lor sec­ ond place in the league standings with Stockbridge Tlie Panthers and Vikings were both 3-2 in the league, Stockbridge though was one of two play-of! teams from the new conference. Hie Panthers were 6-3 overall while Olivet took the league championship with a perfect 5-0 GLAC record and a 7-2 mark overall. The Delton Kellogg boys were a part of a three-way tic for third in the final season of the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Thomapple Kellogg was also third, in lhe OK Gold Conference, losing only to play-off bound South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the league. All-Barry County Football First Team Offense Quarterback Alex Salgat, Lakewood: The Vikings’.sen­ ior quarterback was the work horse for his offense. He rushed lhe ball for 1355 yards and 19 touchdowns. Asked to use his legs more than his arm. .Salgat also threw for 394 yards and three touchdowns. He was named first team all­ conference in the GLAC this fall. Running Backs Connor Collier, Thornapple Kellogg: The game-breaker on offense for the Trojans. Collier rushed for 766 yards in his senior sea­ son. averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Collier scored ten touchdowns during the season and used his speed in the defensive hackfield as well for the Trojans. Jason Slaughter, Hastings: An all-confer­ ence athlete for the Saxons in lhe OK Gold Conference, Slaughter rushed 160 times for 908 yiuds and six touchdowns. Slaughter also added 38 tackles and an interception in the Saxons’ defensive back­ field in his senior .season. Brock Weller, Maple Valley: lhc leading . rusher for the Lion* in his junior season, his second on lhe varsity. Weiler carried the ball 159 limes for 1018 yards. He scored three touchdowns and ran in three two-point con­ versions. "He is a patient runner that is very hard to tackle with one defender,” said head coach Brian Lincoln, adding that Weiler is a very good blocker as well. Ends <£ Receivers Cole Cronkright, Thomapple Kellogg: A light end and linebacker for the Trojans in his senior season. Cronkright was one of his team’s top receiving threats and had 1(X) yards and a touchdown on the night he was named homecoming king. Cronkright was a defensive captain for TK as well, recording 67 tackles. Head coach Chad Rugcr called Cronkright a play-maker with an aggressive nose for the ball. Jacob Darling. Lakewood: Darling was important on both sides of the ball for the Vikings, as a great blocking light end and as a defensive lineman. He was named first team all-conference in lhe GLAC. Darling had 45 tackles, three sacks, 9.5 tackles for loss an interception and a fumble recovery on defense. Alex McMahon, Hastings: A leader on both sides of lhe ball that was an all-confer­ ence selection in the OK Gokl, McMahon 18 catches for 278 yards and three touchdow ns. On defense, McMahon was the Saxons’ leading tackler with 75. He had a sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery as well at linebacker. Offensive line Jake Benjamin, Thornappk* Kellogg: A senior guard for the Trojans on the offensive front that was a team captain this fall. Coach Roger called Benjamin a very , aggressive blocker that was consistent week in and week out. Jacob Gipe, Thornappk* Kellogg: A jun­ ior, Gipe could play any position needed along the offensive front for the Trojans. Coach Rugcr called him "our best lineman" and that when he gels on a defender he stays on him. Ethan Hurt. Hastings: /\ sophomore that was the Saxons’ best lineman throughout the year. Head coach Jamie Murphy said that Hart was one of the two guys that the Saxons real­ ly depended on up front each week. Blake Mast, Delton Kellogg: A senior tackle for Dctlon Kellogg, he was a three y ear varsity starter and a captain for lhe second season this tali. Mas! earned honorable mention all-confer­ ence honors in the KVA, Coach Bales said he was the leader ol his team’s offensive line. Scott Swift, Lakewood: Coach Nick Boucher called his junior a great pulling "uard Swift was named first team all-confer­ ence in the GLAC this fall. As a linebacker, Swift led his team in tack- . . tackles for Joss and .m in’ two sacks, 6.S I It s.xxct player tw. M' “ AH.KVA honors ()| hi, l2 CMra Mahe connwied on )f t||c sC;,sl>„ |x>int tries. lbs ■<’■'»- “ 1 fhjv 16 kick-oils Las Hom 37 yards and len of """'■’r'l’U^rry County^ Football Second Trant Offense Quarterbacks at We. Thornappk’ Kellogg: lhe * * ’ ...I, . -i was a smart, team •Imjan.’senior Miiaric . K h leader according lo <' f KS=^5C. downs. He threw for another 168 van .. Running backs . Nate Raymond. Thornappk’ Kellogg. Coach Ruger called the junior Raymo."d ‘ no of his go-to guys for big plays. He averay-d 6.8 yards per rush this season. . Ravntond was an all-purpose yarday leader for IK. catching a lew passes and returning kicks. . Frankie Urlicb. Maple Valley: A fresh­ man that was the Lions’ second leading rush­ er with 126 carries for 682 yards. He also added 15 tackles in limited time at comer back. "He was a very lough runner, said coach Lincoln. "He rarely went down when lhe first guy hit him. He really came into his own the last four games. It was hard for inc to remem­ ber he was just a freshman.” Dan Yates. Thornappk* Kellogg: A senior running back forTK, coach Rugcr called him his team’s tough-yard runner. "He got us the needed short yardage." he said. Yates was a great lead blocker as well, helping his tailbacks break a number of long runs. Ends d- Receivers Ben Dillon. Lakewood: A wide receiver, a defensive back and the Vikings’kicker, Dillon did a little bit of everything and was named second team all-conference in the GLAC. On the defensive side of the ball, Dillon recorded 33 tackles, had tow fumble recover­ ies and one interception. .Ionian Tooker, Lakewood: Another two­ way receiver and defensive back for the Vikings. On defense, Tooker had 31 tackles, a sack, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries as a junior. Offensive line Grant Adrianson, Maple Valley: A junior guard, coach Lincoln called Adrianson his team’s most consistent offensive lineman and his team’s best pulling guard. On defense Adrianson had 42 tackles including five for a loss from his spot on the end. Jared Bailey, Hastings: Bailey hack a strong senior season on the offensive line for the Saxons. Defensively he contributed a handful of tackles as well. Gabc Bowen, Lakewood: A dominant center throughout the year that had lhe most pancake blocks of anyone on the team. Bowen earned second team all-league hon­ ors in lhe GLAC as a senior (bis fall. Jayson O’Mara, Lakewood: A second learn all-conference selection in the GLAC, O’Mara had a big junior season on both sides of the ball. He was a pulling guard on offense and a linebacker on defense. On D, O’Mara had 44.5 tackles, nine sacks. 7.5 tackles for loss and one fumble recovery'. Marcum Terpenlng, Maple Valley: "We followed him when we needed a big play,” said coach Lincoln of his 6-2, 230 pound jun­ ior tackle. He ended the season with nine pan­ cake blocks. , At linebacker, Terpening had 61 tackles including four for a loss and a sack. He was named second team all-conference in lhe GLAC. . .. t 4. All-Barry County Football First Feam Defense [hfendvelmv . °*v Decker. MaP^ Valley: a senior ih vnd that •l,so Ph‘>'cd “ght end for ,Uns he had 61 laekJes including 7.5 !K1 ^e lule of scrimmage and recovered n”e Enable. 7n o,,tnsc he was more of a blocking tight ’ cn,chinB just three passes for 36 yards *‘nU °”e ’nuchdown. "When we needejd three Wc goiflg to run behind Cole and * Jtvum rrerpening).” coach Lincoln. 1 nc ’*o of thcin just drove people into the ground.” Alec Hosmer. Maple Valley: A first team Cl v?fcrc,’cc ddefensive lineman in the vai-AC (!Uring h.s 5cnior season, he finished year wIlh’ 62 taclkes including 2.5 sacks an!‘‘;5u^klesforla>s. 1 e had a lnotor that never stopped." said coae’” L’ncoln. "There is no doubt with his ?Ork ethic he will play at lhe next level. Alee ,s ,a s.lUde,u of the game that watches film relentlessly/’ K>1<? Kraus, Thornapplc Kellogg; A team captain and the Trojans’ top defensive player. e , ’he team with 94 taclkes from his spot on^cdefensiVc imc. e made 16 tackles for loss in his senior y ear, driving opponents 72 yards in lhe wrong direction on those stops. r George Murphy, Hastings: Honorable mention al|.confcrcnce in the OK Gold this fall. Morphy had 26 tackles and one sack play­ ing defensive taCk|e for the Saxons in his jun­ ior season. , , Linebackers Sain Eastman, Hastings: Second on lhe Saxon learn in tackles with 58. He had a sack as well. Eastman was also a dependable pan of the Saxons’ offensive line Mike ford,D(.|(Qn Kellogg: A senior line­ backer and pulling guard. Ford was named lhe Panthers Most Valuable Player this season and a first team All-KVA performer. He was also a team captain this fall. Ford led the Panthers with 98 tackles including eight for loss with two sacks. "He was our best leader on the field on both sides of the ball." said coach Bates. Beau Johnson, Maple Valley: Johnson led the Lions in tackles with 77. He had one for a loss, one interception and one fumble recover. He has been a leader on both sides of the ball for three seasons« Maple Valley. lhe team’s quarterback as well. Johnson completed 31 -of-74 passes for 435 yards and two touchdow ns aad rushed for 111 yards on 32 carries. He scortd three touchdow ns on lhe ground. Aaron Mocdenoon, Thornappk* Kellogg: A junior that made several big stops in third and fourth down and short yardage situations. Mocderzoon had 72 tackles during the sea­ son including nine for a loss. Defensive backs Jackson Bronkema, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior defensive back. Bronkema had a knack for making big plays. He inter­ cepted three balls and recovered two fumbles, one of which he returned 53 y ards for a touch­ down. Bronkema had 32 total tackles. Clay Coltson, Hastings: Coltson had a number of tackles and led the Saxons in pass deflections throughout lhe season at comer back. Coltson was the leader of the Saxons offense as a senior quarterback too He threw' for 545 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for over 300 yards und six more TDs. Austin Kietzman, Lakewood: Kietzman had a solid senior season as a defensive back for the Vikings and a great one at running hack, earning first team all-conference in the GLAC. Kietzman rushed for 829 yards and seven touchdowns, and coach Boucher called him the best blocking back I’ve coached. Leighton Tobias, Delton Kellogg: A first team All-KVA player as a senior this fall. Tobias had 28 tackles at cornerback for lhe Panthers. On offense, Tobias was his team’s leading rusher with 82 carries for 454 yards and five touchdowns. Punter Jacob Westers, Hastings: Westers, a sen­ ior. took care of both the kicking and punting for the Saxons He averaged 38.8 yards per punt. Westen, kicked ten extra-points during the year and had a long field goal of 32 yards. All-Barry County Foothall Second Team Defense Defensive Ibte AJ Crv||er Maple Valley: A junior that P’ayed tackle on both sides of the ball. He had L5 sacks and -> 5 tackles for loss. ..Coacl’ Lincoln said that when they moved h|m to tacj.|e on offen*e midseason the offense really (ook off. He ended the season w,’h 13 pancake bhxks. N ck Oosarial, Kdlofi«: one of ’he defensjVc . , f(,r Delton Kellogg as a senior ihjs ^sarial had 72 tackles including fiVe‘f(’ form his defensive end spot. ’crori‘- Coach Bates said Ct^arial was only l>eath?s?lSidc,hreeiime>allyearand!hathewa.s .» most coibi^CI,t Play^ defcn^’ alrH Mlirnhv ll»s|luRs: A semor that Connor Collier . '•‘vkles a"d a *"* d fcn,c Coach Murpl’>>:lid ,h‘“ wi,h0‘" ---------------- ---------------------— ■————^^2TE> I Austin Kietzman and teammate Able Ramirez on the defensive line his team would have been in (rouble. Able Ramirez, Hastings: Ramirez record­ ed 15 tackles at defensive end for lhe Saxons Coach .Murphy said that while he and teammate Patrick Murphy didn’t have gaudy tackle numbers that was because ofthen they were usually being handled with two guys from the opponents’ offensive fronts. Wesley Stoepker, Lakewood: A senior defensive lineman. Stoepker had 36 tackles including two sacks. Stoepker added two fumble recoveries as well, and was named honorable mention all­ conference in the GLAC. Linebackers Ryan Mudge, Maple Valley: A senior that was second on his team in tackles with 73, including 6.5 for a loss. He had an intercep­ tion and a fumble recovery. Mudge led his team in receptions on lhe other side of the ball, with 17 catches for 259 yards. He also rushed for 234 yards and three touchdowns.- The Lions’ punter as well. Mudge averaged just over 30 yards a punt. Jake Reed. Delton Kellogg: A junior that played linebacker and running back for Delton. Reed had 66 tackles in his second year as a varsity starter and a captain. On offense. Reed rushed the ball 81 times for 436 yards and four touchdowns. Lee Stowe, Hastings: one of the Saxons’ leading tacklers from his linebacker spot in his junior season, he finished w ith 31. Stowe also saw time al tight end for the Saxons, and at rushed the ball for 140 yards and three touchdowns too. Hunter Verschoof, Delton Kellogg: A two-year starter at linebacker for Delton Kellogg, Verschoof had 59 tackles in his sen­ ior year. Of those 59 tackles, nine were for a loss and he added four sacks. Defensive bucks Keegan Harvath, Hastings: Harvath had 21 tackles and a fumble recovery in his senior year as one of the leaders in the Saxons’ defensive backfield. On offense he rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown. Gabc Kniiscnga, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore defensive back tor IK wit 1 a nose tor the football. Coach Huger said he made a number of touchdown saving tackles. He had 44 tackles total, and intercepted three passes. Gunner Tobias, Maple Valley: A senior defensive back, Tobias led bis team with three interceptions and also finished with 29 tack­ les. six passes defensed and a fumble recov­ ery. He also added an 80-yard punt return tor a touchdow n. "Wc matchc d Gunner up with the other teams’ best receiver and asked him to cover with no help. 1 le did a great job shutting down lhe other team’s best receiver most nights.” said coach Lincoln. Future Saxon Night returns December 6 Hastings Boys Basketball Teams to Host 8th Annual Future Saxon Night The Hastings boys’ basketball program will host its 8th Annual Future Saxon Night Saturday. Dec. 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hastings High School Parents arc invited to escort their children through the main entrace at the high school and leave the rest of the evening to the bas­ ketball team, offering a great time to do some holiday shopping or for a date night. Students in grades K-6 are invited to spend the evening with the players and coaches of the Hastings basketball teams. Activities will include basketball, volleyball, swimming, karaoke, and arts and crafts. Pizza, pop, and candy will be available for purchase. Cost is $5 per student and includes a free ticket lo a high school basketball game. BOWLING RESULTS Wednesday Mixed Boniface Construction 34-10; Court Side 30-18: Huvcr’s Auto Recycling 25.5-22.5; Brush Works Painting 21.5-22.5; Eye & ENT 21-27. Good Games und Series Women - T. Christopher 170; P. Freeman 166-441; G. Meaney 164-456; S. Beebe 162. Good Games and Series Men • M. Carnell 173; H. Bowman 187-520. Senior Citizens Rosie’s 34-14; Evie’s Devils 32.5-15.5; Just Having Fun 30-18; Pin Seekers 28-20; Butterfingers 27.5-20.5; Jan’s Team 27-21; King Pins 23-25; Has Beens 22-26; Sun Riers 20.5-27.5; M&M’s 18.5-29.5, Early Risers 17-31. Good (James and Series Women - M. Kingsley 105; K Keeler 157; M. Wieland 177-445; R Murphy 482-480; J. Shurlow 153. Good Games and Scries Men - K. Schantz 152; L. Dunn 165-427; R. McDonald 226-594; M. Canieil 169-454; R. Walker 148­ 406; G. Forbey 134; W. Madden 187; H. Gibson 126; G. Waggoner 236-557; J. Miller 214-585. Monday Mixervttes Nashville Chiropractic 36-12; Dewey’s Auto Body 31-17; Creekside Growers 29-19; Dean’s Ddls 24-24; Kent Oil 21-27. Good Games and Series - M. Rodgers 158; K. Fowler 160; N. Potter 154; S. Dunham 178-478; J. Allien 190; J. Rice 180. L Elliston 189; B. Anders 160-409; S. Nash 168-424; D. Anders 168. Thursday Majors Arens I awn 31; Villa’s Team 30; Pocket Pounders 27; Old Men 27; Muff Divers 26; Hastings Bowl 25; Fab 5 25, Red Rockets 24; Jack’s Team 13. High (James and Series - D. Carpenter 256; 1’. Heath 254; J. Wanland 259; B. • Hamma 153; S. Hanson 230; K. Magness 224, J J Olin 248; D. Varney 196; D. Endres 290-716; N. Aspinall 180; C. Pennington 232-608; R. Furlong 201; L. Madden 229; C. Mice! 233-605; J. Arens 247-656; D. Smith III 247; A. Dougherty 182; K. Hess 246; W. Lydy 186; IL Moure 195: M. Davis 206-679; D. Lambert 205; R. Guild 245-647. M. Miller 202; D. Gonzales 213; G. Gonzales 236-620; B. Taylor 278-694; J. Barnum 254-673. Angels Moore s Apts. 34; Miller Fann Repair 3qYoYo Sisters 28; Hastings Bowl 25; Vaniev’s Const. 21.5; B.B. Magee 20.5; Cathy ’s Cut & Curl 20. 7 High Games and Scries - D. Staines 19^ nines j 92 T. Dickinson 149; B. Brown 147- \ Crw^,2‘ 188; D. McCollum 177; M. Miller 140* Jackson 137; R. Murrah 201; C Hurless J. Gasper 192.516; S. Casarez \ 2" ^ Newton 135; C. Shellenbarger 151 Wednesday Classic Big Mike's UHQ 37; Sarea.m Ser n 5. in a Row ,i|; Westside Heer II- e ’' Blues 29; Gunga Gulunea 26- Sli ik"'" n'lle 26; Hurless Mach Shop 25 5c Storm 24; Whatever 23 5; Viih 11 ' g"n 2S- Brunswick Bowling 21 M bs', 3 Damn Kids 19; Adtounie llutlse v.‘ s High Games and Series - 1 |> ' 'lrds lf>. PennmU,, -io. S. Mam 21b; c Ct ruv K- Hi|| la>1«r26R 732;RAh,ild 2|O.j B c. House 192. P. Anuer 219- < r ,’nes 2l0Daman 247. K. Phenix 234.' j, ;‘-v!,’r 205; A. Stota 212; 1; Slota 207-s I> |OW,"1W’ l9| .i‘>2; n B.,rti<t, 205, r J.-2o; n I. Heath 210; A C 258; w. Pierce Vs P<«h:r24.S; K. >1 ■ _^Iendon, ss-' 20X; J. m7^I)4 d -0 R Rank2”^J Jr. 2(x,’^ ....... ‘ 227 Davis 226; b HauH- ’31 V'11 2l4; M V1 Heath 289-7 U) • ^'B.e b:lv ’ /'‘'’■'J 2<X»;D .l..ckson2'7S>1VeSkr j ' t ‘ ’ *a’glu �ri,.: Hi Bvinv’ - linrsd-iy <*. /.* n>bt-r ?7 2014 - Page-13 Saxons scored county’s lone postseason soccer win by Brett Bremer l( Spotfs Editor qo 'Vas as tough postseason for the Barry ,e«uns’ Ha^k^°n 'ursily boys’ soever Kellogg finished just behind Vt,n\vri Catholic Central in the Kalamazoo di\C' ^Ksoc‘ation, hut suffered a first round e?-inC- ’°SS’ l-^vwood rt,u* Maple Valle) ch fell jn thc gIISl IO11IU| of their district h'UJpa‘\1cnt after their first year battling it out J) lhe Greater lumsing Activities Conference. bornappje Kellogg and Hastings split their <H'ld Conference Meetings this year, but actings was the only counts team to get a 'V1!L’n *hc state tournament. (*h« Saxons pulled out exciting victories • over Harper Creek and Gull Lake in Middleville to reach the Disision 2 District Linnls for the second year in a rotv. but saw Ihcir tournament run end there for the second -Vcar in a row. rherc were many fine performances by the ]ocal boys throughout the season. Hastings, * K and Delton Kellogg were all competitive w,th everyone on their respective confer­ ences, and the move to the GLAC should Prove a g^xxl one for lhe laikewood and Maple Valley soccer programs. The Lions and Vikings were certainly competitive in their two match ups. Here are the 2014 All-Barry County boss’ soccer first and second teams. All-Barry County Boys* Soccer First Team Peter Beck. Hastings: The Saxons’ senior goalkeeper stopped nearly SO percent of the Alec shots that came his way. Allowing just 1.22 goals per game while recording seven shutouts and playing 1765 of his team’s 1780 Greater Lansing Activities Conference and was an honorable mention all-district per­ minutes. Beck was named all-district and all-confer­ former as well. Lucas Hansen, Delton Kellogg: A fourence while also being a captain for Hastings. Justin Carlson. Hustings: A junior for­ ycar varsity player for the Panther program. ward, Carlson led the Saxons with 16 goals 1 lansen had 12 goals and nine assists as a sen­ ior captain (his tall. this year including tour game-winners. Hansen, a forward. was named all-district Carlson added two assists this year as well. He earned all-district and all-conference hon­ and all-KVA tor the third time this year. Alec Harden. Hastings: A senior center ors this fall. Hastings head coach Ben Conklin called midfielder at Hastings. Harden was named him a “definite force in the attack, not only in all-conference honorable mention and all-dis­ scoring but also in creating opportunities with trict. He finished the year w ith four goals. “(He) worked hard every' game and didn’t his off the ball movement to open defenses up get many stats to show for it. but was missed for his team." Kyle Clark, Thomapple Kellogg: A sen­ when on the bench even to just catch his ior captain, Clark was named the Trojans’ breath for a few minutes,’’ said coach Conklin. MVP. Cole Harden, Hastings: A senior who Clark scored 12 goals and also passed out nine assists from his forward spot in his final earned all district and all-conference honors for Hastings in the center of the midfield. year with the TK varsity. Kevin Foltz. Lakewood: A junior captain Harden had eight goals' and three assists as a for the Vikings. Foltz recorded 14 goals and captain this fall. "(He was able to control the play through two assists this year from his forward spot. Foltz. was named all-conference in the choosing where to initiate the attack and when." said coach Conklin. Tyler Pohl, Thornappk- Kellogg: A einor captain in the midfield. Pohl wa< an excellent two-way player for the Trojans He recorded a goal and two assists thi> year. Pohl was named all-contcrence in the OL Gold and also wa> an all-distnt.1 honoree. Ben Raab. Thornapple Kellogg: One ol the leaders ol the Trojan defense in his senior season, playing mostly on the outside Raab was honorable mention all confer­ ence in the Ok Gold (hi • season. All-Burry County Boys’ Soccer Second Team Darius Abbott, Maple Valley: A first team all-conference performer in the Greater Linsing Activities Conference a- a sopho­ more sweeper this fall. Abbott was the leader ot the Lion defense, using his speed to help to keep foes away from Maple Valley 's goal and doing his best to help star: the attack from the back end. Lune Allen, Lakewood: A freshman who did a little bit of everything for the Vikings and who coach James LcV-quc said might just have been his team’s MVP. Allen scored three goals and had an assist while playing every position on the field including goalie. He eventually settled in at center back for the Vikings. Andrew Brown, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior midfielder tor the Trojan team this fall. Brown was an all-district honoree as well this season. Caleb Engle. Hastings: A senior playmak­ er at forward for the Saxons. Engle earned all district honors this year while scoring four goals and earning three assists. Harden "(He) created more scoring opportunities through persistent movement and harassment Cole Mabie. Delton Kellogg: four-ycar ot the opposing defense," said coach Conklin, varsity starter in the midfield for the Delton adding that he was an unselfish player as well Kellogg program, Mahic was named all-dis­ as a hard worker ofl lhe ball. trict and All-KVA tor the third time this year, Landon Grizzle. Delton Kellogg: A fourand was also selected nil-region and third year varsity player for the Panthers’who team all-state as a senior. moved from lhe midfield to a spot as a center Mabie was voted his team s most valuable defender this season. player after recording six goals and 19 assists Grizzle was an all-district player this year from his defensive midfield spot. He was also and an honorable mention All-KVA selection. a team captain for lhe second time. He helped the team to eight shutout victories. Keith Malachowski, Delton Kellogg: Hunter Hilton. Maple Valley: Hilton had Another four-ycar varsity player for the a fine senior season for the Lions play ing cen­ Delton Kellogg program. Malachowski fin­ ter midfield and forward, earning second team ished his senior year with 23 goals and two all-conference in the GL/\C. assists. He scored a hat-trick in the Panthers’ Hilton tallied 12 goals this season and KVA victory over Comstock. added four assists as well as the leader of the Malachowski was a captain this fall and Lion attack. earned all-district and All-KVA honors for the Evan Knapp. Lake wood: An all-league third time. performer in the GLAC who earned honor­ Dalton Phillips, Thornapple Kellogg: able mention all-district as well. Knapp was Controlled things in the middle for the one of the Vikings’ captains this fall. Thornapple Kellogg defense as a senior this Knapp finished his senior season in the fall. Viking midfield with three goals and seven Phillips pushed r«.rv,’rd for three goals and assists. two assists, and w as named honorable men­ Wes Morgan. Thornapple Kellogg: tion all-conference in lhe OK Gold. Morgan had i strong senior season in the midfivld for the TK team Determined on lhe .dtack. Morgan recorded t :n and hurl three assists thi- season Tyirr Owen. Hastings: A senior who played all over for the Saxons, starting the year at defender, moving to a center defensive midfield po ition and eventually up to the attack. He scored eight goals and had otle assist Owen was an all-district honoree this sea­ son. Coach Conklin called him a "great dis­ tributor of the ball and patient in attacking. Caleb Sherwood. Hastings: A .senior defender who earned hi> starting spot over the course of the season with great improvement Cole Mabie throughout the year. Sherwood scored lhe Saxons’ game-win­ ning goal in its district semifinal contest against Harper Creek Austin Tobias, Delton Kellogg: A senior defender who was a four-ycar varsity .starter for the Panthers, Tobias led a defense that recorded eight shutouts throughout lhe season and allowed only 17 goals all year Tobias is a three-time All-KVA honoree and was also an all-district selection this year. A team captain this fall, he was voted his team’s best defensive player. .Jesse Waldron, Lakewood: An all-confer­ ence player as a sophomore for the Vikings. Coach LcVeque said he made the biggest impact on the field of anyone on his team. Waldron finished the Season with seven goals and three.assists. TK-Hastings n@t wdefeate^ bat nd unimpressive by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The practices were just as tough. The meets were just as competitive. The results weren’t as unbelievable for lhe Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team this fall, after a couple years in a row of undefeated regular seasons, but it was still a fall filled with out­ standing effort and performances. The TK-Hastings team had a handful of girls cam all-conference honors in the OK Rainbow Conference Tier II. and finished as one of the top teams in the league again. Tlie team set a number of personal records at the conference meet and junior Libby Belcher met the qualifying lime for the Division I Lower Peninsula Finals in lhe 100yard breaststroke. She competed at the finals over the weekend, a few days after three of her teammates competed in their Division I diving regional at Zeeland West High School. All three of those divers found spots on the 2014 All-Barry County Girls’ Swimming and Diving First and Second Teams, along with a number of their teammates. All-Barry County Girls* Swimming and Diving First Team Hayley Bashore, TK-Hastings: One of five all-conference performers for the TKHastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team in the OK Rainbow Tier 11 this season. Bashore’s top individual event was the 200yard freestyle in which she was the confer­ ence runner-up with a lime of 2:02.73. Bashore was also third in the conference in the 500-yand freestyle with a time of 5:34.21, and hel|x*d the Trojan team in the 400-yard freestyle relay .set a school record with its run­ ner-up lime of 3:49.72 at the conference meet. Katie Beauchamp, TK-Hastings: A top sprinter for the TK-Hastings team. Beauchamp was seventh ar the conference meet in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 1:00.86 and tenth in the 50-yard freestyle in 27.67 seconds. Beauchamp also helped the IK-Hastings 200-yard freestyle relay team to a third place lime of 1:47,36 at lhe conference meet to close out her senior season. Libby Butcher, TK-Hastings: The TKHastings team’s lone representative at the Division I Lower Peninsula Slate Championship Meet this season where she placed 12th in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:07.69 which was half a second better than her prelim time. She was even faster in the race al the OK Rainbow Tier 11 Conference Meet, placing .second in the race with a time of 1:07.17. T hat performance helped her earn al I-conference honors. She was also third at the conference meet in the 200-yard individual medley, and a part of third place relay teams in the 200-yard medley and the 200-yard freestyle. Her time of 2:02.73 in the 200 IM set a new school record. Kourtncy Dobbin. TK-Hastings: Dobbin closed out her senior season by helping TKHastings foursomes to third place finishes in both the 200-yard medley relay and the 200yard freesty le relay at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Meet. She made the chainpionvhip final in the 200-yard freestyle at the conference meet, and placed eighth in 2:13.32. and also added an llth-place time of 27.89. in the 50-yard freestyle at the conference meet Lauren Kroells, TK-Hastings: ,\ sopho more. Kroells was the first one in the water in a championship heat at tire OK Rainbow T ier 11 Conference Meet for TK-Hastings and the last one. She helped the TK 2<X)-yard nicdley relay to a third-place finish to start the day and helped the 400-yard freestyle relay team to a school-record time ot 3:49.72 in a runnerup finish. .She earned alFconfcrence honors lor her ctforts during the day. In between those two relays, Kroells was third in the 50-yard freestyle with a tjnK. oj 25.99 and third in lhe 100-yard freestyle with a time of 57,45 Raeke ()|M)n, rK-Hastings: fhc (o diver lor the TK-Hastings team this la|| Olsen finished her junior year Off ni Division I Diving Regional at Zee|and Wes| High School, Olson placed third at the OK Rainbow T ier II Conference Meet with a total xcorv of Samantha Richardsmu 1 K-Haslin„s. Another all-confcrvncc sw immer |Or |bK’ Hastings team. Richardson helped the TKHastings gir|s sel a IU.W mTuki! record m the freestyle tela) at lhe eottf^.^. meet with a runner-up time ol 3:49.7s Richardson was also a member d . lhi“ P’-’ved third in the 2M yard fre^ ‘ iela> at the e.mterettce invel. Her tllp ual finishes nt the conference catne fIn.„ . 1 •1 H11 Lauren Kroells sixth-place time of 2:25.50 in the 200-yatd individual medley and a filth-place time of I-lb 49 in the 100 yard breaststroke. Jennifer Ihpkkola. TK-Hastings; One o! the top distance swimmers for the Trojan team, luokkola was second in (he 500 yard freestyle at the conference meet tn 5:31.91 and third in the 200-yard tivestyle with a time of 2:02.93. „ . Those two pcrtormanccs as veil as relay contributions helped her cant all-conlerence honors this fall. Tuokkola was a part ot I Kllastines- third 2(X'-r.,rd ttKtlle) teh.> leant at the omfervnee meet and the dtX^ard freestyle relay team that placed second and set a new school record in . ■— All-Barry County (iirls* Sw immlng and Div ing Second Team Macey Acker. 1 of three divers to qualify tot their team s Dnoton I Reei.inal coinfietil'i'ii. Av sei w as turn. k.• u . t . .h K,'non • oi he I K-1 l.isttn. > throughout the. season ..................- po,nt, oraHolo cupped o! . “'-'“t1‘t: ^n bl ■-oo.repn.it. tor the her licshnt.in . । TK-Has!ing< team m a uw| • jndntdual events at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Meet this month. . She was 16th in the 100-yard backstroke, the second fastest TK-Ha.stings girl in the event, turning in a time of 1:18.37. She also placed 14th in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 105.80. Madeline Cole. TK-Hastings: Cole scored points for the I K-Hastings team in the final race of her senior season, placing tenth in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 6:14.54 which was more than 12 seconds faster than her lime in lhe prelims for the event Cole also contributed a I5lh-place time of 2:22.43 in lhe 200-yard freestyle at the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Meet. Abby Gray. TK-Hastings: Gray had a fine freshman season for the TK-Hastings team. She scored points for the team al the OK Rainbow Tier II Conference Meet with her 12th place time of 2:41 59 in the 200-yard individual medley, bettering her prelim lime by nearly 8.5 seconds. Gray also had a big jump from the prelims to lhe finals in the 100-yard butterfly at the conference meet She shaved about 9.5 sec­ onds to place ninth in the race with a lime of 1.11.95 Katie Kelly, TK-Hastings: A contributor to freestyle relay teams and in freestyle races throughout the season. Kelly wasn’t just a frccstyler though, also scoring for IK-Hastings in lhe breaststroke and the 200-yard individual medley. Samantha Sdiullo, FK-Hastings: A solid, senior freestykr who contributed to relax teams throughout lhe season forTK-Hastings. Schullo also scoied in the 100-yard butter­ fly tor her team during its conference victory over Way land. Racbcl Smith, I K-lListings: Smith con­ tributed to relay teams throughout the year for TK-IUGngs. ‘ Smith helped her team to a non-conlerence victory oxer Mlegan late in the year with a third place fiiu h m the IGO yard backstroke and helped TK-Ha*linys top Eaton Rapids with a runner-up finish in the 1(X) y.ud back­ stroke Cay lie Sprague, TK-Hastings: T he ;nmibci three diver for the TK-Hastings team thnuighoul most of the -cason. she finished her sophomore year with a spot in t|lc Division I Do inf Regional at Zeeland West High School Sprague was eighth .it the conference meet with a total score o! 235 50 points. �pago f «j „. ihursday. November 27, 2014 - Tho Hastingt Banner Vikings, Saxons iillmost all-county golf spots by Brett Bremer Sporh Editor Hastings and Lakewood, two ot Barry County’s three v.usity girls’ golf teams, were pretty competitive this fall The Saxons edged lhe Vikings in an 18hole dual at Hastings Country Club during the season, but lhc Vikings finished a handful of strokes better than Hastings at their Division 3 Regional Tournament at Diamond Springs Golf Course in Hamilton. The Lakewood girls were second that day to earn their third straight trip to the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals laikewood moved up from day one to day two at lhe finals, earn­ ing a seventh place finish with just two girls back from last year’s fourth-place team. Junior state medalist Olivia Barker, who placed third at the finals. led the Vikings. Barker also helped lead the Vikings to a con­ ference championship in lhe first year in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference. Like wood didn't have the kind ol competi­ tion in lhe GLAC that the Saxons and Thomapple Kellogg girls facet! in the OK Gold Conference. The Saxons kept fighting to get in the mix for one of the top spots in the conference with South Christian and Grand Rapids Catholic Central all year long. All-Barry County Girls' Golf First Team Emily Barker, Lakewood: The Vikings’ number one in her junior season, she led her team back to the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals where it placed seventh. She was third at the tinals. earning her second slate medal with a 36-hole total of 160 al Forest Akers West Golf Course in East Lansing. Barker was the first Greater Lansing Activities Conference champion, leading the league in points and winning lhe conference tournament with a 73 at Willow Wood Golf Club in Portland. She followed that up with an individual regional championship, shoot­ ing an 84 at Diamond Springs Golf Course in Hamilton. Kennedy Hilley, laikcwood: Hilley had a fine senior season for lhe Vikings, finishing as the number two golfer in the GLAC behind teammate Emily Barker. Hilley led the league at lhe jamboree hosted by Pern, shooting a 41. She was the runner-up at the East Lansing Invitational and the GLAC Tournament, and finished off the season with a fifth-place score at regional* and a 29thplace score al lhe mu Kennedy Hilley Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals. Jackie Nevins. Hastings: One of two Saxon to earn all-conference honors in the OK Gold Conference this fall. Nevins was fifth overall in the final league standings. Nevins was lhe individual champion at the Holland Christian Invitational in September at Macatawa Legends Golf Course, shooting an 84. Ashley Potter, Hastings: The second Saxon in lhe final overall conference stand­ ings in the OK Gold this fall, she was seventh in the league to earn a spot on the all-confer­ ence team. She fired a 94 at The Meadows to place seventh at the conference tournament. An 88 at Macatawa Legends Golf Course in September earned her a third-place finish individually at the Holland Christian Invitational. Samantha Slatkin, Hastings: Slatkin canted honorable mention all-conference in the OK Gold Conference this fall, placing tenth in the final conference standings. She came on strong al lhe end of the season, lead­ ing the Saxon team with a fourth-place score at the conference tournament. Olivia Barker Jackie Slatkin qualified for the Division 3 l^rwer Peninsula Finals, with a third place finish at her team’s regional at Diamond Springs. She shaved 14 strokes off her day one score on lhe second day of the finals at Forest Akers East ‘ Golf Course in East Lansing. Amber VanMeter, Thornapple Kellogg: The Trojans’ number one all season long, she earned honorable mention all-conference in the OK Gold Conference this fall as a senior. VanMeter was under 50 in all four of the conference jamborees she played in, shooting a 47 at the jamboree hosted by Wayland at Orchard Hills Golf Course that put her in a tic lor seventh place in the league standings thal day. All-Barry County Girls' Golf Second Team Savanah Ackley, Luke wood: One of five Vikings to earn first team all-conference in the GLAC this fall, she was seventh in the State medalist k& by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Cross country runners always want to peak at the right time. Thomapple Kellogg and Delton Kellogg came up just short of conference champi­ onships, but were belter than teams ahead of them as the season wound down. The Panther girls edged Kalamazoo Valley Association foe Schoolcraft at their Division 3 Regional Meet to earn a spot in the state finals. The Trojans not only knocked off league champion South Christian al lhe OK Gold Conference Meet, but finished ahead of the Sailors at the Division 2 luower Peninsula Cross Country Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Led by the county’s lone stale medalist, senior Melissa Winchester, the TK girls fin­ ished 11th in the state. Delton Kellogg’s girls were 20th in Division 3 earlier in the day. Winchester also led lhe TK ladies to a land­ in front of county pack slide victory at the Barry County Meet, which was hosted at lhe Barry County Fairgrounds. TK girls earned six of the seven spots on the All-Barry 'County First Team with their top seven finishes at the race. Tlie Trojan team then also had three of the next seven across the finish line, with those girls earning spots on the all-county second team. Hastings, which was chasing TK and South Christian all fall in the OK Gold Conference, filled the three all-county spots the Trojans and Delton Kellogg Panthers did not. All-Barry County Girls' Cross Country First Team Tannah Adgate, Thornapple Kellogg: A junior. Adgate placed fifth al the Barry County Meet with a time of 21:27.2. She was fifth overall and fourth on her team that day. She was the third Trojan to finish when TK qualified for a spot in the state finals al their regional meet in Portage, placing 18th in 20:08.80. Katherine Weinbrecht Adgate helped the Trojans win the OK Gold Conference Meet wilh a ninth-place lime of 21:|9.2 at Johnson Park in October. She placed 123rd at the division 2 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals with a time of 20:36.1. ^'had Gorton, Thornapple Kellogg: A sophomore who was number three in the Trojan !inc-Up for mOst of the season, includ­ ing at the Division 2 Lower Peinsula Cross Finals where she placed l()2nd in 20:19.2. G°n<>n was also the third Trojan in al the °K Gold Conference Meet, placing seventh 21 :°S.6, and the third Trojan in at the Barry where si* ,un’cd ia a,imc°f 7J'24 3 that was good for a fourth-place fin­ > Ollvla Lambert. Thornapple Kellogg: Lambert « , the Division 2 Lower p . b Went io 111 . . , * en,tMn Fin.lk wilh her team as a junior but Was an ;n / • hl-i qualifier for the finals as wen thank '^V,d“an'?ef 20:02.30 which put $t place‘Tthc Trojans’Divtsion 2 Mate (■?'in Sl’e r“n " ‘9:56’4 C n lanSt wfuhe thitd‘PllKe finisher at the il;’rry C™ M-et hitting the line in ?l:l4foShnl> Jdso'hW al ,he oK Gold Melissa Winchester Nevins final conference standings. Ackley earned a medal at the Parma Western Invitational, and her 94 on day two of the stale finals at Forest Akers West Golf Course helped her team move up in the stand­ ings. Maranda Barton, Lakewood: A 96 at her team’s Division 3 Regional Tournament at Diamond Springs Golf Course in Hamilton helped her team make it back to the Ixwver Peninsula State Finals. Barton was third in the final GLAC stand­ ings, earning all-conference honors. She placed third al the league tournament at Willow Wood Golf Club in Portland with an 89. Taylor Hopkins, Lakewood: Hopkins earned all-conference honors in lhe GLAC this fall,* placing fourth in the final individual conference standings. Her 43 at the jamboree hosted by Perry was the second best league score that day. Her 95 at the GLAC Tournament at Willow Wood Golf Course put her m a tie for fourth She broke 1 <X) with a 99 on day two of the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals at Forest Akers West Golf Course, shaving eight strokes from her first 18-hole round of the tournament. Sydney Ncmctz. Hastings: Ncmctz just missed out on honorable mention all-confer­ ence in lhe OK Gold this fall, but by lhe end of lhe season was one of the belter golfers in the league. She was ninth at lhe conference tournament at The Meadows with a score of 97. She was under 100 in each of the final two tournaments of the regular season. Courtney Ryblski, Hastings: Ry biski fin­ ished the year with lhe fourth best nine-hole average on the Saxon team at 51.75. She was 19th in the final OK Gold Conference standings. Her best league round was a 49 al Orchard Hills Golf Course in September that put her in a lie for tenth in the day’s standings. "(c< Meet a> 4‘>hns°" PaA "i,h “ 'ime of 20:47.0. Lauren Lutz, Thornapple Kellogg: The final runner to earn a spot on the All-Barry County first team at the Barry County Meet and lhe first freshman lo finish, she placed seventh al lhe Bam Countv Fairgrounds in 21:29.4. Lutz was the fifth scorer for the TK team at both iLs Div ision 2 Regional Meet in Portage where she was 28th overall in 20:50.30 and at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Finals where she was 130th overall in 20:42.5. Janie Noah. Thornapple Kellogg: She helped lhe Trojans knock off OK Gold Conference champion South Christian with her I2th-place time of 21:32.4 at Johnson Park. Noah was sixth at the Barry County Meet in 21:28.1. She finished off her senior season placing 164th at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals al Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn with a time of 21:04.7. Katherine Weinbrecht, Hastings: The only runner not from Thomapple Kellogg to earn a spot in the top seven at lhe Barry County Meet and a place on the all-county first team, Weinbrecht was the runner-up at the county meet in 20:57.1. Weinbrecht was also one of lhe top runners in the OK Gold Conference this fall. She earned a fifth place finish al the conference meet al Johnson Park with a time of 20:59.9. Melissa Winchester, Thornapple Kellogg: The OK Gold Conference champi­ on, the Barry County Meet champion and a state medalist for lhe second time in her sen­ ior season. Winchester placed eighth at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals in November, hitting lhe finish line in 18:50.4 helping lead the TK team lo an 11 thplace finish. Winchester won the Barry County Meet at lhe Barry County Fairgrounds in 20:24.5 and the OK Gold Conference Meet al Johnson Park in 19:48.7. Winchester earned her spot in the state finals with a runner-up finish al her regional meet in Portage where she ran a time of 18:53.40. All-Barry County Girls' Cross Country Second Team Emily Chatterson, Thornapple Kellogg: A senior, Chatterson locked down lhe seventh spot in lhe Trojan line-up to gel lhe chance lo '‘run in the Division 2 Lower Peninsula Finals where she placed 193rd with a time of 21:36.6. Chatterson was the seventh TK girl in at the county meet and ninth overall in 21:35.0. 'Dial performance came two day s after she was seventh for her team and 46th overall al its D2 regional in Portage with a lime oF21:49.00. Sammi Cleary, Delton Kellogg: Cleary finshed oft an all-conlerencc senior season in the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a fifth-place time of 21:31 at the conference Olivia Lamberg meet in October. Cleary then led her team back to lhe Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals at MIS with her runner-up lime ot 20:07.30 at lhe Panthers’ regional meet in Portage. She capped her career w ith a 60th place lime of 20: 28.5 at the finals. She was eighth at the Barry County Meet in 21:33.3. Kayleigh Collins, Hastings: Collins was the fastest Saxon at her team’s Division 3 Regional Meet at Uncle John’s Cider Mill, placing I9lh in 20:13.00. about 20 seconds behind the final slate qualifiers Collins placed 12th at the Barry County Meet in 22:14.7 and was even better at ihe OK Gold Conference Meet at Johnson Park where she placed eighth in 21:16.1. Megan Grimes, Delton Kellogg: Grimes closed out her junior year by placing 1 IQth al lhe Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals with a lime of 21:07.9. She would have been at the finals even if her Panther team hadn’t qua)' fied as a whole thunks to a 15lh place lime r 21: 42.40 al Delton's Division 3 Re,.;, Meet in Portage. e na^ Grimes placed 12th this season at the K\< < Meet in 22:52 and followed thal up 13th place time ot 22:23 1 a a County Meet L Abby Limbaugh, Hastings; 1 t earned second team all-county hono senior season by placing 14th it ’n *1Cr County Meet in 22:36.3. p|Kin„'I| .1'’ liany Saxon team. lor the Laubaugh was in that number thr Continued next �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 27. 2014 Paqo15 t run at MIS David Waner at his team's Division 2 Regional Meet in in Portage Oct 25, posting a time of >7:46.8 which put him in 26th place Delxeuw was seventh for al the OK Gold Conference Meet, placing 32nd m 19-58.9 at Johnson Park, and moved up lo fourth forTK at lhe Barry County Meet where Chance Miller by Brett Bremer Joe Gnikcma, Thornapple Kellogg: Sports Editor Gaikema, a junior, raced lo a fifth-place time Tlie local teams came up short of the ulti­ at lhe Barry County Meet in 18:15.5 leading mate goal of getting to the slate finals, but a the Trojan team lo a runner-up finish. couple of lhe very best runners from lhe Bany He was the second Trojan across lhe finish County high schools got lo finish their 2014 line at its Division 2 Regional Meet al Portage season at the Lower Peninsula Cross Country West Middle School in 17:42.80 after placing Finals. • 14th overall at the OK Gold Conference Meel Senior Chance Miller from Hastings and with a time of 18:43.7 at Johnson Park. sophomore Erik Walter from Thomapple Sam Johnson, Hastings: Johnson was one Kellogg each qualified for the Division 2 of lhe Saxons’ best as a sophomore. He was Finals at Michigan International Speedway in the second Hastings runner to finish al the OK Brooklyn for the first time. Gold Conference Meet, placing fifth in Miller’s Saxons and Waller’s Trojans had 17:57.4 al Johnson Park. good battles throughout the season in the OK Johnson placed fourth al the Barry Count) Gold Gold Conference, fighting to finish Meet in 18:00.5. He turned in a time of among the league leaders. TK has- four mem­ 17:36.20 at Uncle John’s Cider Miller to place bers on the All-Barry County First Team and 27th al his team's Division 2 Regional Meet. Patrie Lajoye. Thornapple Kellogg; A Hastings three, w’ith Maple Valley senior senior, tw o of his best races were his last tw o. Andrew Brighton scoring the other spot. The Lions did their best to fight towards Lajoye set a personal record with his time of 17:54.5 al his team's Division 2 Regional the middle of the pack along with the Lakewood Vikings in their first year in the Meet at Portage West Middle School. Greater l-ansmg Activities Conference, while Two days later. Lajoye had his best placing the Delton Kellogg boys grew up a little bit in of the season as he finished sixih at the Barry the Kalamazoo Valley Association as lhe sea­ County Meel at the Barry County Fairgrounds son progressed. with a time of 18:21.6. The top .seven runners from the Bany Chance Miller, Hastings: The Saxons' County Meet, which was held at the Barry leader most of the season and lhe first guy County Fairgrounds this season, make up the across lhe finish line al lhc Barry County all-county first team with one addition. The Meet. Miller turned in a lime of 17:27.0 at the eight Through 14 finishers from the county Barry County Fairgrounds. ‘ meet make up the all-county second team. Miller earned a spot in the Division 2 All-Barry County I-ower Peninsula Finals for the first lime w ith Boys’ Cross Country’ First Team his eighth place regional finish in 16:57.40 at Andrew Brighton, Maple Valley: Uncle John’s Cider Mill. Miller placed 68th at Brighton led lhe Lion boys throughout his the finals in 16:46.6. senior season, coming up just short of a spot Luke Noah. Thornapple Kellogg: The in the state finals with a I7th-placc lime of Trojans lop runner throughout the season until 17: 47.30 al his team’s Division 3 Regional health issues limited him lhe final couple Meet at Uncle John's Cider Mill the last weeks of the season. He didn’t compete at the Saturday in October. Barry County Meet, but the sophomore’s per­ Brighton earned first team All-GLAC hon­ formance throughout the season earned him a ors, placing sixth al lhe league championship spot on the all-county first team. meet in 17:53.09. then finished off lhe season Noah was the runner-up at three OK Gold bv placing third at lhe Barry County Meet in Conference jamborees, including at Riverside 18: 00.0. Park in Grand Rapids where he turned in a Ronnie Collins, Hastings: Collins was lhe time of 16:58.25. Noah was also lhe runnerrunner-up at the Barry County Meet in his up in the Thomapple Division at TK’s own senior season, hitting the finish line in invitational in September. Erik Walter, Thornapple Kellogg: Walter 17:55.3. Collins was number two for lhe Saxons competed in lhe Division 2 Lower Peninsula much of the season, including at his team’s Cross Country Finals for the first time al the Division 2 Regional Meet at Uncle John’s end of his sophomore season, placing 148th in Cider Miller where he was 18th in 17:14.70. 17:28.2. CoUins was sixth at the OK Gold Conference Walter set a personal record at his team’s Division 2 Regional Meet in Portage lo earn Meet in 17:58.7. the spot in the finals, placing 15th in 17:15.10. Waller was seventh at the Barry County Meet in 18:30.3. All-Barry County B.oys' Cross Country Second Team Alex Beauchamp, Hastings: A junior who toe Saxons much of the season, including at dropjK’d his personal record time a few times the OK Gold Conference Meel where she during lhe fall season, finally finishing up was 25th with a time of 23:21.2 and at her with a best time of 18:008 which he earned al team’s Division 2 Regional Meet where she his team’s Division 2 Regional Meet at Uncle John’s Cider Mill. placed 48th in 21:53.50. Morgan McNutt, Thornapple Kellogg. His previous best times of lhe season were McNutt dosed out her senior season with the an 18:12.53 at the OK Gold Conference jam­ Trojan varsity cross country team by boree at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids tenth at the BAny County Meet in 2154where he placed 19th and an 18:15 at the She was lhe seventh Trojan across the finish Portage Invitational. Beauchamp placed tenth line that day at the Barry County at lhe Barry County Meet in 18:48.4. Drayson Beyer, Thornapple Kellogg: hairgrounds. , , Beyer ran the best lime of his junior season at Tliat countv meel performance was her lhe Trdjans’ Division 2 Regional Meet in te«nd fastest performance of the season, bite Portage, hitting lhe finish line in 18:38.5 ** 26th overall at the OK Gold about 15 seconds oil the personal record time WAorec at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids he posted in his sophomore season. *'<h a time of 21:46.47. . Beyer closed out the year with a I3lh-p!acv Taylor Ward. Thornapple Killogl.- • lime ol 19:18.5 at the Barry County Meet at ’««». Ward was in a battle for one ot IK the Barry County Fairgrounds. He was the varsity spots throughout the season fifth scorer for the Trojan boys at lhe OK plumed in her best time ot lht‘su'!’°' . Gold Conference Meet at Johnson Park, plac­ eottilerence jamboree ul B>'crsl L „ . ing 26th in 19:20.6. Rapids, a 22:06.28 thal pul her in ’-"d Wyatt DcLceuw, Thornapple Kellogg: DeLecuw capped oil his senior season by c was the ninth Trojan in at ll,e)“a'7 breaking lhe 18-rninute mark for lhe first time 0!,n,> Meet, placing 11 th overall m -••1 - Continued from previous page ninth in 18:45.9 Kyle Makarcwicz, Thornapple Kellogg: ' Junior, Makarcwicz was in the 18s for the J’?4 time this tall. He finished 23rd al the OK 1 , ( onfercnce jamboree at Riverside Park 14 Grand Rapids with a lime of 18:30.30. ,hen inWovcd on that PR wilh a lime of I at his team’s Division 2 Regional in Portage. Makarvwicz was 11th at the Barry County •M^i in 19.04,7. L'Icr Schrock. Lakewood: lhc lone ’•king m the top 14 at lhe Barry County M<*t. Schrock finished off his sophomore ^•’Oson with an eighth place time of-18:34.7. pipt was one of a handful of races Schrock finished in less than 19 minutes. He set a new PR wilh his lime of 18:15.5 a lhe DeWitt Invitational in September, and had his second best tune a couple weeks later at toe Greater Lansing Cross Country Invitational where he was I2st in 18:22. Brandon Shepard. Delton Kellogg: Shepard earned the final spot on the All-Barry County Second Team al lhe Barry County Meet with his I4th-place time of 19:27.9. He had finished in less than 19 minutes al eight of his previous nine races. lie set a new PR with his time of 18:02.0 at his team’s Division 3 Regional Meet at Portage West Middle School, shaving half a minute from lhe lime he turned in three weeks carlierat lhe Portage Invitational. Charles Surratt. Hustings: Surratt fin­ ished as high as 22nd at an OK Gold Conference competition in his junior season, canting that place with a time of 18:29.81 at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. Surratt was in lhe 18s a handful of times throughout lhe Andrew Brighton fall. His best time of lhe year was an 18:2! al lhe Otsego Bulldog Invitational. Surratt was 12th al lhe Barry County Meet in 19:11.2. VIKINGS, continued from page 16 .aw! The Lakewood High School student-section, the Wacky Woodies, cheers on its classmates during the Viking varsity volleyball team’s match with North Branch in the Class B State Final Saturday at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. (Photo by Brett Bremer) and back into the front row with their team when they did that.” North Branch ends tlie season with a 61-7­ down 19-16. “Vanessa went into lhe front row and 1 can 4 record. The Vikings finish 51-9. sec lhe fear on their face on the other side,” .Slate Semifinal It is only about six miles front Harper Row land said. “They w ant to stop her so bad. Creek High School to Kellogg Arena, across What we were surprised about was they did­ n’t pull a double block on her. They kept try­ 1-94 and north into downtown Battle Creek In the end. it was the Lakewood girls who ing to single block her. She has too many shots There are just too many shots to try to played like they’d been there before though. Tlie Lakewood varsity Volleyball team w ill single block her and I think that made lhe dif­ go for its second Class B Stale Championship ference. “I think we might have made some changes in three years after a three sets to one victory over Harper Creek in the state semifinals and the girls adapted to it a little bit better than what they did and that turned the game Thursday. The Vikings will face North around. ” . Branch in the Class B State Final Saturday al She said those changes included changing 4 p.m. back at Kellogg Arena - a rematch of the defense around, giving up cross-court the 2012 final. “It was kind of nerve-wracking, but com­ shots and pulling blocks inside lo make things ing back from two y ears ago it was kind of a little tougher on the Harper Creek hitters familiar,” Lakewood senior Vanessa vvho’d had some success. Harper Creek managed to go back up 20­ Reynhout said of her team’s return to Kellogg 16, but a Reynhout kill and an ace by Viking Arena Thursday, “h was very calming lo freshman defensive specialist Katelynn come back in here. I don’t think a lot of us Kietzman suddenly had lhe young Beaver were nervous and we really stepped up and came through like it was a normal home court team ’looking shaken. Viking sophomore defensive specialist Katelin Senneker had a for us.” Reynhout is one of four players who were couple of nice digs to help the team surge, and on the 2012 Stale Championship roster, and senior libero Karly Morris continued her tine many of the youngsters on this 2014 team defensive play. The Vikings got to within 22-20 on a kill were ball girls who came along for the ride in by Reynhout, and then she stepped to the 2012. service line and stayed there for the rest of the uWe were expected to win it in 20!2,” said set. Reynhout knocked a couple of kills I nun Lakewood head coach Kellie Rowland. “Every one had told us. Everyone put the pres­ the back row. Harper Creek’s Olivia leson punched a ball over that tell wide. A Beaver sure on. That was very, very stressful. This ls so fun with this group because they just keep over pass turned into a kill by the V.ktng sen­ proving over and over again that they’re ior Gracic Shellenbarger. A big solo block bv tough little cookies and thev’ll play no matter Hewitt in lhe middle of the net ended lhe set what they need to do.” * with Lakewood up 25-22. -I think we played f-ntashc vdleyhi. The Vikings, ranked fifth in the state in Class B, had some work to do Thursday. For really do." said Harper Creek head coach Terra King. "I think that we had.nomenW of the first time this postseason the Vikings did not open their match w ith wins in each of the great volleyball and moments of me where first two sets. They split the first two with the we were afraid lo lose and go a v ■ Beavers from Harper Creek, winning the first This was the first time we really kit t weight of ’our season can be Ove and Ve 25-21 and then falling 23-25 in the second. lhe Vikings nearly faced their first deficjt started play ing like our season mighi be ovu. of the postseason. The Beavers pushed their When we tried to refocus ourvelvev and tried way to a 19-15 lead in the third set after three to play like we expected to win that v when consecutive aces by Kim Kusler. you saw the good rallies come as • When the Vikings finally got a Kus|er Lakewood raced out to a 7’1 Kad n inc serve up, Lisa Hewitt knocked a kill fora side fourth set. At one |x’""-,he 1 qs t|K-y out which brought Reynhout off the bench within 15-12. but that was as close as tncy would get as the Vikings went on to a 25-19 win. Reynhout finished the night with 32 kills and two blocks. Sophomore setter Gabie Shellenbarger had 48 assists for the Vikings. Senneker and Morris lied for the team led in digs with 19, and Grade Shellenbarger added 14. Kietzman finished with 11 digs. Lakewood also got six kills each from Grade Shellenbarger, Gabic Shellenbarger with some well-timed tips, and from fresh­ man Alivia Benedict before she was sidelined with a knee injury late in the second set. Junior Charlie Smith added five kills. ‘ Libero Kendall Latshaw is the only senior who saw the court for the Beavers in the semifinal. She had 27 digs. “(Lakewood) had a really strong middle, and we struggled with that even though we got better,” Latshaw said. “1 know I played hesitant in the beginning because that’s nerve­ wracking. I’ve never played anywhere like this before, but they’re a good team. They’re scrappy, their defense. Their just a good team.” Sophomore Charley Andrews and the jun­ ior Leson led the Harper Creek attack finish­ ing with 24 and 22 kills respectively. Harper Creek had never won a regional title before this season, let alone advanced as far as the state semifinals. The Beavers were never ranked among lhe lop teams in the state in Class B this season. Latshaw said she expects her young teammates to get the chance to play in Kellogg Arena again next fall. No. 2 ranked North Branch bested No. 1 Pontiac Nolte Dame Prep in the second Class B Semifinal in Battle Creek Thursday, 25-16, 25-21. 18-25,25-17. The Mustangs got 22 kills and 15 digs from Laura Wilson. Madee Miner had 53 assists and Mady Ruhlman 33 digs tor North Branch. Willson and Ruhlman are two of the eight Mustangs who remain from lhe 2012 State Runner-up team Hie defending Class B State Champions from Notre Dame Prep were led by Michigan’s 2014 Miss Volleyball Katherine Carlson who had 26 kills and 25 digs. Ashley Kutson had 26 assists tor lhe Fighting Irish in the loss. �Pago 16 — Thursday, November 27, 2014 — The Hastings Ba**™*’ comes home with Vikes State runner-up ir< North Branch wins rematchoL2Qi^^_ by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The trio of Viking senior* leaves quite a legacy. Vanessa Reynhout and Grade Shellenbarger were a part ot the Lakewood varsity volleyball team’s 2012 State Championship run. Classmate Mane Hendrickson joined them on the varsity lor the 2013 season, and together they ended the 2014 season with lhe Class B slate runner-up trophy Saturday al Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. • Reynhout and Shellenbarger tied tor the team lead wilh seven*kills each and did all thal could be done to prevent second ranked North Branch from winning the rematch of lhe 2012 state championship match during the final two points Saturday. When Reynhout rose up for the last ot her seven kills, with her team facing match point. North Branch threw up a triple block with Calin McNulty to Rcynhout’s left, Laura Willson to her right and Olivia Fike right in front of her. Rcynhout’s attack rattled through the block to the floor, pulling her team within 24-23 late in the third set after the Mustangs had won the first two sets by the scores of 25-19, 25-15. Lakewood freshman Katelynn Kietzman served to tie the set. North Branch .setter Madee Miner put the ball up for Willson who hammered a cross court attack from the left side. Shellenbarger dug it up. When the Mustangs received the ball again. Miner put the ball up for Willson again on the -ACWOOO j ' A 1 Viking senior Vanessa Reynhout gets a hug from head coach Kellie Rowland after accepting her state runner-up medal Saturday at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. (Photo by Brett Bremer) left side and she pounded a second attack even harder across the court. Shellenbarger dug it up again. t Miner went to Willson a third time and ■ The Lakewood varsity volleyball team gets fired up for the start of its match with North Branch in the 2014 Class B State Final Saturday at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Viking sophomore setter Gabie Shellenbarger puts a pass up as teammate Lisa Hewitt moves towards the net during their team's Class B State Semifinal match with Harper Creek Thursday at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. (Photo by Brett Bremer) with what looked like all the force she could muster she slammed a third cross-court attack thal finally found the floor in front of Shellenbarger. “She swings hard. I just was trying to get up as much as I could and that last one I just couldn't," said Shellenbarger. It was Willson's 22nd kill, and lhe last one the Mustangs needed lo win the final set 25­ 23 and win the Class B State Championship for lhe second lime since 2009. North Branch defeated 2013 stale champion Pontiac Notre Dame Prep in the semifinals in Battle Creek Thursday and the 2012 champions Saturday. When that last ball bounded in front of Shellenbarger there was certainly disappoint­ ment for lhe Vikings, but after a moment the smile,was more prevalent on Shcilcnbargcr’s face than the few rears that slipped out. After lhe Vikings' medals were awarded and coach Kellie Rowland accepted the state runner-up trophy for die second time, Shellenbarger was lhe one who had the trophy cradled in her arms as her team headed into the locker room. She was still clutching it when lhe Vikings headed to exit Kellogg Arena. “I am so proud of every one and how we did." said Shellenbarger. "We got second place in the state. I don't think that's anything we should ever be ashamed of. We exceeded everyone's expectations. We went above and beyond and played, wc played so hard." ' Rcynhout’s smile shone through from time to lime after the match as well. “I kept saying I want another state title before I leave here," Reynhout said. “I didn't know if we could actually get that far. We got here. That is absolutely amazing and it’s still a great ending lo this season, especially to my senior year." Rowland said thal if she's have been asked last summer if her Vikings would be playing in the state finals at the end of the season she'd have said "no." ‘‘We're so excited to be this far." Rowland said. “With the age of the team, like 1 told them we could have let regional* slip through our hands, we could have let the quarterfinals slip and semifinals slip and they didn’t. They fought hard. "Our size played a little factor. We didn’t have anyone to go up against Willson with the switch in the middle with our injury in the semi's and thal didn't give us many options, but they played hard. /\ few points here and there could have made the difference in that third set." f reshman middle Lisa Hew itt took over lhe rule of fellow- freshman Alivia Benedict, who was injured in Thursday's semifinal, and had five kills and two blocks.. Hendrickson got her chance to go up against the Mustangs’ big front as well, and knocked a kill and had a dig in her final var- • Lakewood's Rebecca Kutch races along the net to pass a ball against North Branch Saturday in the Class B State Final. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ■h sity match. Viking junior outside hitter Charlie Smith had five kills and junior libero Karly Morris had five digs their return to the finals. Shellenbarger also lied for the team lead in digs with ten. Sophomore Karelin Senneker matched her ten digs. Sophomore seller Gabie Shellenbarger had nine digs to go w ith her 26 assists. Lakewood also got six digs from Kietzman. and sophomore Rebecca Kutch chipped in three kills. "I have sometimes two freshmen and two sophomores on lhe court at the same time " said Rowland. 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Htey ‘dUll-s dc'r angles so It kind of pulled us goJd See VIKINGS, h" P Is � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-12-04.pdf 248fb2a5f360adb95f224ff518e7e604 PDF Text Text Bonuses for elected officials on hold See Story on Page 5 County clerk brought professionalism to office Late triple for ligers finishes Panthers See Editorial on Page 4 See Story on Page 16 ■ I I ' * - ______ I lHliaailia^HaaBiaiiailiaillHiaBiaiaiaiaHailiaailBiaBiHaHHaaaHMaHH^iaaiaalaaBIBIIBHH 804879110187 1070490102590500000049058195427 Thursday, December 4, 2014 VOLUME 161, No. 47 NEWS BRIEFS Lutheran church hosting carols on the trolley Friday Weekend in Hastings packed with Christmas activities by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Hastings will start hopping for the holiday season Friday, Dec. 5, and continue Saturday, Dec. 6, with a variety of events and activities suitable for all ages. The Hastings Downtown Business Team, a committee of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Hastings Downtown Development Authority, kicks off the festivities Friday, Dec., 5 when it hosts the Holiday Shop Hop in downtown Hastings. The festive and fun-filled event begins in downtown stores at 5 p.m. and ends with Christmas tree lighting at Hastings City Hall at 8:30 p.m. Local churches and other organizations also are hosting special Christmas events the first weekend in December. The itinerary for the weekend’s festivities Area residents are invited celebrate the church seasons of Advent and Christmas, with Grace Lutheran Church on the Hally Trolley Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hastings. Musicians and singers from Grace Lutheran Church will lead trolley riders in carols and perhaps sing some original music they have composed for the sea­ son. Cookies, cocoa and a special guest or two will greet riders and provide photo opportunities. * Individuals from the church have put together a booklet of seasonal and scrip­ tural reflections to be given to each rider. 40th Elks Hoop Shoot is Saturday The Hastings competition in the I Oth annual Elks Hoop Shoot, the national free-throw-shooting contest for children ages 8 through 13, will be at the Hastings Middle School West Gym Saturday, Dec. 6. Registration will begin at 9:30 and the contest at 10 a.m. Nearly 3 million students from across the country entered last year’s competi­ tion, which is divided into brackets for boys and girls in age categories 8 to 9; 10 to 11; and 12 to 13. Each contestant has 25 shots at the hoop. The boy and girl in each age group with the best scores advance through four tiers of competition to qualify for the national finals in Springfield, Mass. Future Saxon Night returns Dec. 6 The Hastings boys’ basketball pro­ gram will host its eighth annual Future Saxon Night Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hastings High School. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to spend the evening with the players and coaches of the Hastings basketball teams, allowing par­ ents a date night, time for holiday shop­ ping, gift wrapping and more. Activities at the high school will include basketball, volleyball, swim­ ming, karaoke and crafts. Pizza, pop, and candy will be available for purchase. The cost is $5 per student, and includes a free ticket to a high school basketball game. HHS grad featured soloist in Handel’s “Messiah” Andrew Moore, a 2010 Hastings High School graduate^ will be the bass soloist in Olivet Nazarene University’s 79th annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” which will be live-streamed online (www.olivet.edu/OlivetLive) from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7. Moore’s home church, Hope United Methodist Church, 2920 S. M-37, Hastings, is inviting everyone to attend a special viewing of the simulcast project­ ed on a large screen beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday. Cookies and light refreshment will be served from 6 to 6:45 p.m. PRICE 750 St. Nicholas rides in the 2013 Hastings Christmas parade. This year’s parade will be on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. (File photo) includes: The Hastings High School Marching Band keeps the beat and provides festive music as members march in the Christmas parade. (File photo) t Friday, Dec. 5 • 5 to 8 p.m. — Shopping specials and hol­ iday refreshments at downtown stores; art for sale at Hastings Public Library featuring more than 40 local artists and festive music provid­ ed by students from Community Music School - Hastings, free Holly Trolley rides, Christmas caroling, and warming tents with fire pits. • 6 p.m. — Manger dedication on Barry County Courthouse lawn. • 6 to 9 p.m. — Visits with Santa at Dick’s Barber Shop, free Victorian horse-drawn car­ riage rides sponsored by The General Store, County Seat and the Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street. • 7 p.m. — Thornapple Players present “A See WEEKEND, page 3 Farmers calling in their bets with late harvest by Doug VanderLaan Editor When someone who’s never met Louis Wierenga asks about his work life, the Hastings man always has an amusing, but truthful answer. “I tell them I’m a professional gambler,” he said with a grin; “I farm.” Wierenga played his hand expertly this sea­ son, however. As many area farmers continue to harvest com through wind, sleet and some 20 inches of November snow, Wierenga’s nearly 1,000 acres of corn, soybeans, and alfalfa are already in the barn, in the grain bins or at the ethanol plant in Woodbury. “I may have a different philosophy than a lot of farmers,” related Wierenga. “If you’ve got nice weather on the front end, don’t waste a day because you might lose them to weath­ er on the other end. Some guys today are two to three weeks behind.” Evidence of that seems to abound as motorists still see countless rows in fields adjacent to the roadways and hunters com­ plain about com providing hiding places for deer during the just-completed firearms sea­ son. Last month’s unusual snow wasn’t the only thing that set farmers behind. Last spring was rainy and cold, preventing early planting, and even the fall rains kept fields too muddy for tractors, combines and grain-hauling trucks. A couple of local experts don’t put too much credence into the appearance of a late harvest. “This year’s harvest has been dragged out by the weather,” conceded Gabe Corey, a commodities and risk manager with Carbon Green BioEnergy, the ethanol plant in Woodbury. “Typically, by this time, all the corn is harvested,, but farmers were late in planting which means the corn matured a lit­ tle later.” Corey referred to United States Department of Agriculture statistics for Nov. 23, which show that on average, by that date, 85 percent of corn in the area is harvested. As of this Nov. 23, 69 percent of corn had been harvest­ ed but, with the more moderate weather of the past 10 days, com has been coming in rapid­ ly, Corey said. “With the size of equipment nowadays, you See HARVEST, page 14 Area police agencies join national body-camera debate by Julie Makarewicz . Staff Writer Barry County isn’t immune to the national debate about arming police officers with body cameras. Departments and administrators are carefully weighing the pros and cons for their officers and the public. Hastings police officers may soon be equipped with body cameras, while Barry County Sheriff’s deputies and Michigan State Police troopers have no immediate plans for the additional equipment. Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt said he sees the cameras as another tool for officers to use to protect themselves. He’s been testing different devices and looking into the cam­ eras since the spring and said he hopes to make a decision by the end of the year on which cameras to purchase. Pratt makes it clear he thinks the body cameras will offer protection for his officers. “It’s not because I don’t trust my guys. I want them [the cameras] to help protect the officers,” he said. “Everybody has a camera these days. They are out there filming our officers and different actions. This will give our officers protection and record what actually happens from their viewpoint,” said Pratt. Pratt admitted there are concerns with the cameras and filming. Some of the cameras are bulky, clipping to a jacket or tie on the uni­ form. They must be activated by a push of a button or a slide of a front panel. Officers could forget to turn the cameras on in height­ ened situations, or the cameras could get jos­ tled loose or accidentally shut off during a scuffle. The cameras also don’t offer a comprehen­ sive view of the entire scene, only what’s most directly in front of the officer. And of course there are questions about when the cameras should be activated, how long the recordings will be kept, and where all the data will be stored. Not to mention the cost of the additional equipment, ranging from $150 to more than $800. Still, Pratt said he believes the cameras will become a useful tool and provide one more piece of evidence for the officers. He said body cameras are similar to the in-car video recorders. Once debated for usefulness, in-car video cameras have become a fairly standard item for most police agencies. Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said he’s not ready to jump on the bandwagon and pur­ chase body cameras. “I’m not going to rush into it right now. I want to wait and see what they come out with and see how the body cameras actually work for officers,” said Leaf. Leaf also said he has complete trust in his officers. “If I can’t trust them and what they say, then I wouldn’t have them on my depart­ ment,” he said. Leaf also brought up additional concerns about how the cameras will respond when See CAMERAS, page 3 Franklin White (left) portraying Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by Christmas Past, played by T.J. Taylor in the Thornapple Players’ enactment of “A Christmas Carol, ” which begins tonight at the Dennison Performing Arts Center. (Photo by Patti Farnum) • A Christmas Carol’ opens tonight in Hastings The Thornapple Players are preparing to present, “A Christmas Carol,” based on the novel by Charles Dickens adapted by Romulus Linney. A dress rehearsal will be open to the pub­ lic Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets will be $8 at the door.. Regular performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4, 5 and 6, at 7 p.m. and a matinee Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. All tickets will be $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. All performances will be in the Dennison Performing Arts Center located in the Barry Community Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. Tickets may be reserved in advance by calling the Thornapple Arts Council, 269­ 945-2002. Seating is limited. �Page 2 — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Safe Harbor ready to celebrate first year of helping Barry County children by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A year ago, Safeg Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center in Barry County was just a dream beginning to materialize. Today, the reality has a proven track record, and a year of helping more than 120 children in cases of sexual and physical abuse. It’s been even busier than organizers thought it would be and has gained over-, whelming community support. “I’m really very excited,” said Barry County Prosecuting Attorney Julie NakfoorPratt. “The greatest thing is that it has created a stronger and more cohesive way of investi­ gating child sexual abuse and abuse cases.” A nonprofit organization, Safe Harbor is a place where child abuse victims can feel more comfortable and at ease when sharing accounts of abusive situations. It’s a collabo­ rative effort with police, Child Protective Services and the courts. To celebrate its first year, Barry County’s Safe Harbor will host an anniversary celebra­ tion from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Leason Sharpe Hall, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. The community is invit­ ed to attend and should call 269-673-3791 to give organizers an idea on how many people will be attending. During the anniversary celebration, Lori Antkoviak, executive director for Safe Harbor in Allegan Cofinty and the satellite office in Barry County, said a special announcement will be made about the future of the Barry County site and the sustainability of the office. Safe Harbor came about after NakfoorPratt made a campaign promise to try to establish such a facility in the county. She previously worked with Allegan County Safe Harbor when she was an assistant prosecutor in that county, and saw firsthand the benefits of such a facility. She worked with Allegan County officials to start a satellite office of Safe Harbor in Hastings. “It pulls all parties together,” said NakfoorPratt. “Safe Harbor will follow up with fami­ lies and be able to make sure families know of services they can get even if the case doesn’t end up in any charges.” During the first year, Safe Harbor in Barry County has helped 120 young victims of neg­ lect or abuse, said Antkoviak That’s even more than the 100 cases they anticipated when the doors were opened. “We’re very thankful on how well it’s gone,” she said. “It’s been busier than we anticipated, but we’re excited and happy to be able to extend services to the children. And the community has been very supportive.” The office started with help from a $23,000 grant from National Children’s Alliance. Several community donations also were made to get the center started. Safe Harbor has been open in Allegan County for 30 years, and the Barry County office is its first satellite facility. The local office is located at 1127 W. State St. in a por­ tion of the former Michigan State Police offices. . The center allows police, attorneys, Child Protective Services and others to listen and view interviews with the child by closed-cir­ cuit television. Interviews also can be record­ ed for future use if needed. And detectives and other officials can immediately ask addi­ tional questions to the forensic interviewer rather than having to conduct another separate interview. It saves the child from having to be interviewed multiple times by different agen­ cies. Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt said he’s glad to see Safe Harbor in Barry County. “It’s one of the best things in Barry County for law enforcement in a long time. Not only has it helped so many children, but it’s also opened the eyes and ears of people and helps people report abuse,” he said. With the child-friendly environment, Pratt said he believes youngsters are much more likely to share their experiences without being intimidated or afraid. “It’s a wonderful place. We’ve used it often in many cases,” he said. The center is designed as a friendly and non-threatening environment where children can feel more comfortable when having to discuss abusive relationships. Safe Harbor can help coordinate counsel­ ing, medical attention and other services as needed. Staff also will work closely with county agencies to help families with other needs. Nakfoor-Pratt said the center also has cre­ ated an avenue to bring more discussion about child abuse. More cases are being reported and she said she and others have made efforts to get out and talk to schools and other groups about mandated reporting regulations. Business incubator could be major boost for entrepreneur farmers Barry County farmers, or even a city kid with a great agricultural idea, may get just the business boost they need following Monday’s official kickoff of the Great Lakes Ag Tech Business Incubator. “Most farmers are intuitive, can-do indi­ viduals who have innate abilities to solve farm problems with ingenious mechanical inventions,” said Mark Knudsen, planning and performance improvement director for Ottawa County, where the incubator will be based. “These inventions can often be the foundation for a thriving business.” The Incubator, a non-profit corporation, will specialize in helping farmers and entre­ preneurs turn their ag-tech machine, equip­ ment, or software ideas and inventions into successful businesses. Though located in Ottawa County, the incubator has created a member county part­ nership program that allows other counties to benefit from the incubator’s pool of technical experts, sponsor donations and business con­ sultants at cost-effective rates. Barry County is the first county to sign on as a member county, but several other Michigan counties also have expressed interest in partnering with the incubator. “The Barry County Economic Development Alliance is eager to deploy the ag-tech incubator concept with our existing farmers and businesses to bring new ideas and innovations to market,” said Valerie Byrnes, BCEDA president. “With backing from the Barry Community Foundation and County Commissioner Ben Geiger, we were able to step into this partnership with Ottawa County to better develop and support our agricultural community.” The incubator provides specialized assis­ tance designed to propel start-up companies through business hurdles. These services include validating concepts, obtaining patents, developing markets, streamlining regulatory permits, developing financial plans, assembling management teams, obtain­ ing business financing and developing suppli­ er sustainability plans. In addition, farmers associated with the incubator share their expertise with entrepreneurs to validate their ag-tech ideas, provide recommendations to improve new products and field test proto­ types. Monday’s official kickoff also came with some high-level state endorsement. “I am pleased, to announce that the state will make a three-year, $500,000 investment in this first-of-its-kind incubator model to help develop businesses and jobs in the agtechnology sector,” reported State Rep. Joe Haveman. The state’s financial commitment will be in addition to funds that have been pledged by private-sector sponsors and member counties. The investment by private sector sponsors includes cash contributions and, in some cases, discounted service rates. In testing the viability of the incubator con­ cept, several ag-technology entrepreneurs were assisted during a pilot project to see if the incubator concept would work. Frank VanKempen started a company with his part­ ners that manufactures machines to produce on-farm ethanol. Calling its concept, GrassRoots Energy, VanKempen and his part­ ners developed technology to extract ethanol molecules that attach to the water vapor that is created during the fermentation process. GRE’s patented machines extract the vapor­ ized ethanol by running it over a refrigeration coil at dew-point. The Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator provided a variety of serv­ ices to help the company be poised to begin selling its machines in 2015^ “The expert assistance provided by this Incubator is exactly what our company need­ ed to propel us forward,” states VanKempen. “I would strongly encourage farmers and entrepreneurs with ag-technology ideas to connect with this incubator if they want to establish a business and rapidly generate sales.” There is no fee for entrepreneurs to use the services if they are selected to be a client in the incubator, but they must agree to return 2 percent of their gross annual sales to the incu­ bator. In the 10th entrepreneurs have 5a buy -but option. Unlike typical incubators, the Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator does not provide physical building space for its clients. This “garage incubator” model dedicates nearly all resources to staff, which helps commercialize the client’s technology. When facilities are needed for clients, the incubator will broker space (office, loading dock, warehouse) on a piecemeal basis from existing landlords in the community. “The incubator brings a new and innova­ tive dimension to the agriculture industry in Michigan,” said Kurt Brauer, chair of the incubator and a partner with the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd. “Our board is pleased with the model, and we look forward to working with our staff, sponsors, member counties and other partners to help entrepre­ neurs rapidly commercialize their agricultural technology ideas.” The incubator’s board of directors is com­ prised of both private and public sector advi­ sors with outstanding credentials in agricul­ ture, business, economic development and government. Farmers, entrepreneurs and business own­ ers who have equipment, machinery, software or other ag-tech product ideas are encouraged to contact Ottawa County to apply for incuba­ tor services. Individuals may call 616-738­ 4852 or email plan@miottawa.org. Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings £SANNER The Holly Trolley is one of the many signs of Christmas in Hastings as it cruises through town, giving riders a glimpse of Christmas decorations and holiday lights. Holly Trolley returns for festive holiday rounds The tradition of the Holly Trolley ferrying passengers down local streets to festive shops and by cheerfully decorated homes rings in the season for Barry County residents. And the holiday season brings the bright red and green reminder of the exceptional service provided year-round to area citizens. Friday, Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings will provide songbooks for a night of caroling as the trolley cruises through Hastings. The trolley will kick off its regular season Saturday afternoon when it brings in Santa for the Hastings Christmas parade. Then, free rides for shoppers and fuh-seekers will be available in downtown Hastings and continue nearly every evening through Dec. 23. The trolley also has scheduled nights in Freeport and Middleville. During kickoff weekend, the Holly Trolley will flash its colors at the 2 p.m, parade Dec. 6 and then will follow up that appearance with rides from 3 to 5 p.m. sponsored by Hastings City Bank. Following is the full holiday schedule of free rides made possible by area sponsors: Friday, Dec.1 5 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m., on­ board caroling with Grace Lutheran Church. Saturday, Dec. 6 — Hastings, 2 p.m., Christmas parade. Saturday, Dec. 6 — Hastings, 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 — Freeport, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 — Middleville, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 — Hastings, 6 to 8 p.m. Marcia K. Purdy CLIMAX, MI - Marcia Kay Purdy, age 62, of Climax, passed away early Tuesday morn­ ing, Dec. 2, 2014, at her home. She was born on September 24, 1952, in Ludington, a daughter of Orrie and Florence (Petersen) Gilbert, Jr. Marcia was a member of Portage United Church of Christ and enjoyed being part of the Praise Ringers bell choir. She was a gifted organizer and was known for starting various groups. Marcia began the No-Puffing Bowling League, GB@MP ladies golf league at Milham Golf Course, Saturday Night Euchre, Bunco and the Ladies Euchre Group. Marcia was preceded in death by her father on November 28, 2007. On June 23, 1973, Marcia married Gerald “Jerry” D. Purdy who survives. Also surviv­ ing are two children, Adrienne (Craig) Wood of Climax and John (Tyne) Purdy of Clawson; two granddaughters, Sylvia Wood and Nia Wood; her mother, Florence Gilbert of Tecumseh; a sister, Linda (Barry) Seidel of Tecumseh; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 5 from 4-6 and 7-9 p.m. at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street. Services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Dec. 6, 2014 at Portage United Church of Christ, 2731 W. Milham Ave. with Rev. Dr. David Moffett-Moore officiating. Marcia’s family will receive guests at church beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning and again following the service. Interment in Cook Cemetery will follow services. Memorials may be directed to Tillers International or the charity of one’s choice. At Marcia’s request, those who wish to send flowers are asked to call Ambati’s, her favorite flower shop. Please visit Marcia’s personalized website at www.langelands.com 269-343-1508. -siA Area Locations to purchase the Hastings Banner! Hastings: One Stop Shop (Phillips 66) (M-43 North) Superette Family Fare One Stop Food (Phillips 66) (M-37 South) Hastings Speedy Mart (Shell) South Jefferson Street General Store Admiral Penn-Nook Gift Shop Phillips 66 Gas Station (W. State St.) Phillips 66 Gas Station (M-37 West) Family Fare Gas Station Walgreens Middleville: Speedway Middleville Marketplace Greg’s Get-It-N-Go Shell GunLgke: Gun Lake BP Gun Lake Shell Sam s Gourmet Foods Orangeville: Orangeville Fast Stop Pine Lake: Pine Lake Grocery Doster Country Store Prairieville: Prairieville Fast Stop Cloverdale: Cloverdale Brow: >eek Grocery Delton: Family Fare Shell Bonfield: Banfield General Store Dowling: Goldsworthys Dowling General Store Woodland: Woodland Express NashviUei Trading Post Little’s Country Store . Shell MV Pharmacy Nashville C Store Carl's Lgke Odessa: Lake-O-Express Lake-O-Mart Shell Carl’s Freeport: L&J’s Freeport General Store Shelbyville: Weick’s Food Town The Thornapple Players present... based on a novel by Charles Dickens adapted by Romulus Linney. Open to public dress rehearsal at 7pm Tickets will be $8 at the door. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 Thursday & Friday, Dec. 4 & 5, 2014 at 7pm; Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7pm and a Matinee on Sunday, Dec. 7th at 2Pm All tickets will be $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Dennison Performing Arts Center located in the Barry Community Enrichment Center at 231 South Broadway Tickets may be reserved in advance by calling the Thornapple Arts Council at 269-945-2002. Seating is limited. Thornapple Arts Council �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — Page 3 CAMERAS, continued from page 1 Three models of body cameras are shown here. All three have been tested by the Hastings Police Department as they consid­ er which model to purchase for officers. officers are chasing after suspects, picture quality and how the battery life will hold up, especially during Michigan’s cold winters. He admits they might provide more evi­ dence that could help shorten some cases in court, but said there will also be a cost for that. In addition to the cost of the cameras themselves, Leaf said his technology special­ ist said it could cost thousands to properly store the footage. Leaf said he’s also concerned that the cam­ eras won’t capture complete images of the scene. He said officers are trained to stand at an angle when talking with suspects and posi­ tion their bodies in certain ways even when making traffic stops. Those angles, he said, might not allow body cameras to capture the actions taking place around the officer. He said a better camera design might be some­ thing much smaller that fits on an ear piece worn by the officer. The camera then, he said, would capture images of what the officer sees. . . He said the real issue is that people in the community have to trust the officers who work in the community. “That’s what it really boils down to,” he said. Pratt agrees trust in the community is important. “That’s why I’ve been focusing on commu­ nity-policing efforts and getting officers out in the public even more,” said Pratt, who took over as chief of the department in April Departments around the country are having the same debates about the body cameras. In Grand Rapids, a citizens group asked the city commission to purchase body cameras for officers even though the Grand Rapids Police Chief said he wasn’t sure he was ready to make that decision yet. President Barack Obama announced Monday he wants to see more police wearing cameras that may record actual events in such cases as the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Mo. Obama is proposing $263 million in spend­ ing over three years to increase use of body cameras and expand police training. The plan calls for $75 million to help pay for 50,000 lapel-mounted body-style cameras for offi­ cers. The New York police department will The Thornapple Wind Band Friday evening will provide the first of three free com­ munity concerts this weekend. The Lakewood Area Choral Society will host the Capital City Ringers Sunday afternoon, and the Pleasant Valley Joybells and Coldwater Brass will present their annual Christmas Bells and Brass concert Sunday evening. (File photo) Five groups performing in three concerts this weekend Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt has one body camera sitting on his desk while another is clipped to his tie. Pratt has been testing different types of body cameras since April and hopes to make a decision before the end of the year. become the largest department in the country to adopt the technology when it launches body cameras to officers in September 2015. According to a story from the Associated Press, a report from the U.S. Justice Department found evidence that both police and civilians behave better when they know cameras are around. The AP story reported a recent Cambridge University study with the police department in Rialto, Calif., seeing an 89 percent decline in the number of com­ plaints against officers in a year-long trial using the cameras. The number of times the police used force against suspects also declined. Adult musicians from five regional groups will provide a weekend of free music for area residents in three separate concerts. The Thornapple Wind Band will kick off the musical weekend Friday evening. Sunday afternoon, the Lakewood Area Choral Society will host the Capital City Ringers handbell ensemble, then the Pleasant Valley Joybells will join the Coldwater Brass for a concert of brass and bell-ringing Sunday evening. The Thomapple Wind Band invites the public to its holiday concert Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. The all-volunteer adult band will be play­ ing a variety of concert band music and holi­ day selections. Afterward, concert-goers are invited to join the band at a reception. The concert is free, though donations to support the band’s costs are welcome. The Lakewood Area Choral Society, together with The Capital City Ringers, will present “A Noel Festival: Songs and Sounds of the Season,” Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. at the Lake wood High School Fine Arts Auditorium, 7223 Velte Road, Lake Odessa. The Capital City Ringers is an auditioned community handbell ensemble from Lansing. Music will include “Rejoice and Be Merry,” several numbers from “The Nutcracker,” “West Indies Carol,” “The Bells df Christmas” “Joy to the World,” “What Star is This?” “Twelve Days of Christmas” and more. In lieu of tickets, a free-will offering will be collected. The Pleasant Valley Joybells and the Coldwater Brass will be performing their fourth Christmas Bells and Brass Sunday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. The recijal will include Christmas carols and secular holiday music. The Joybells have been ringing for 12 years. They will perform a variety of music, ranging from “Ding Dong Merrily on High” to “O Night Divine,” a reflection on “O Holy Night.” The audience will be asked to sing along on “Jingle Bells,” and some special guest ringers will be helping the Joybells. The Coldwater Brass has been playing music together for nearly nine years. Their presentation will include a variation of “We Three Kings,” “Gaudete, Christus est natus” and other selections. The concert will be at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, 13120 Bell Road, the corner of Bell Road and M-50 (Thompson Road). Everyone is invited, and refreshments will be made available afterward. Legislative lunch scheduled Dec. 12 The Barry County Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative lunch Friday, Dec. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. at the County Seat Restaurant, 128 S. Jefferson St., Hastings. State Rep. Mike Callton and State Senator Mike Nofs will give a recap of post-election accomplishments. „ RSVP is required. A limited lunch menu will be available; the cost of meal must be paid by each attendee. For lunch ififormattoii and to RSVP, visit http://tinyurl.com/kpj8jdu; email the chamber, nichole@mibarry.com; or call 269-945-2454. Call 945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads WEEKEND, from page 1 Christmas Carol” in the Dennison Performing Arts Center, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. • 7:30 p.m. — The Thomapple Wind Band will host the Olivet College Gospel Choir for its annual Christmas concert in the Hastings High School lecture hall, located at 520 W. South St., Hastings. Individuals and families are invited to hear the free concert performed by area musicians and then gather for cook­ ies, snacks and mingling afterward. • 8:30 p.m. — Christmas tree lighting at Hastings City Hall. Saturday, Dec. 6 • 2 p.m. — The Hastings Christmas parade, hosted by the Hastings Rotary Club and the Barry County Chamber of Commerce with corporate sponsor Bliss Clearing Niagara, will step off, led by grand marshal Ken Witker, who was the co-recipient of the Rotary Red Rose with Dr. John “Jack” Walton. The parade, featuring a “Hometown Vintage Christmas” theme will begin at the at the comer of Boltwood and East Statd streets and proceed west on State Street before turn­ ing south on Church Street, then east on Center to end at the former Felpausch park­ ing lot. • Photos with Santa at Hastings Public Library after the parade. • 3 to 5 p.m. — Free rides on the Holly Trolley. • 7 p.m. — Thornapple Players present “A Christmas Carol” in the Dennison Performing Arts Center, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — live nativity at Hastings Nazarene Church, 1716 N. Broadway, including a walk down a luminary path. Cookies and hot chocolate will be pro­ vided by the ladies of the church. Sunday, Dec. 7 • 2 p.m. Thomapple Players present “A Christmas Carol” in the Dennison Performing Arts Center, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings. The weekend is full of activities in other communities, as well. Check the Nov. 29 Reminder for information on other events in the area. 5: 00-8:00pm 6: 00-9:00pm Holiday Shopping Downtown Free Victorian Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Visit with Santa At Dick’s Harber Shop Free Holly Trolley Rides 2pm Hastings Rotary Club Christmas Parade Photos with Santa at the library after the Parade 3-5pm Free Holly Trolley Rides Sponsored by Hastings City Bank Sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church Art at the Library Treats on the Street Hot Chocolate, Candy Canes Christmas Carolers around town 2 Warming Tents with Fire Pits 6:00 pm Manger Dedication on Courthouse lawn 6:30 pm Christmas Tree Lighting at Hastings City Hall lifEt IliFlilllini linEE (lUOllAf Sponsored by The General Store South Jefferson Street • County Seat Restaurant • The Merry Merchants of South Jefferson Street �Page 4 — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Did you SCCT Seeking supper Jarvis brought professionalism back to county clerk's office This Cooper’s hawk likely wasn’t look­ ing for sunflower seeds or peanuts when it landed at Del Bachert’s feeder near Fall Creek in Hastings last week; fresh sparrow or starling were more apt to be the desired entree. But that’s okay with Bachert. “We welcome these beau­ tiful hawks, who play an important role in keeping the songbird population healthy and wise,” he said. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barry County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058; or email news@jadgraphics.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. Do you remember? Delivering joy Banner Dec. 28, 1961 Making Christmas happy — Members of the Hastings Elks Lodge do a great many good things, and among them is the distribution of gifts and food to lessfortunate families at Christmas time. This photo was taken Saturday morning as the Elks prepared to distribute their gifts despite the storm that swept over Barry County and the rest of the Midwest. The baskets of food and turkey helped make the holiday season more happy for many families. Exalted Ruler Barney Drum was unable to be present for the photo. Shown above are (from left) 'Joe Hula, Middleville: Glenn Donovan, Algonquin Lake, Thane N. Young, 527 E. Green; Bob Smith, Airport Road; Ollie Coleman, 520 E. State, the Elks Club manager; Robert Reed, 1535 N. Broadway; and Roy Schlachter, 411 E. Clinton St., esteemed leading knight. Others who helped deliver the special baskets were Jim Dugan, Leach Lake, Gerald Skidmore, 913 S. Jefferson; Weekend will be filled with Christmas spirit Maurice Wiesenhofer, 735 E. Marshall; Roger Rush, 612 E. Clinton; Harold Kimmel, 301 S. Broadway and Exalted Ruler Drum (Photo by Barth) Public opinion What is the most important part of the holiday season? Drew Chapple and daughter, Kelsey:, Delton ,“lt is great to see so many people come together, folks laugh­ ing, singing, joking, that is the hometown appeal of Delton. At Christmas time, it means the most to be with family and friends.” After six years on the job, County didn’t have strong political skills, but felt Clerk Pamela Jarvis has announced her her background in the probate court made intention to retire effective at the end of her a great candidate for the position. the year. Jarvis, a newbie to the political During the campaign debate, her profes­ scene, was elected in 2008, having out- sional demeanor came out, and she polled incumbent Debbie Smith and can­ demonstrated the confidence and man­ didates Mark Whitney and Darla agement skills necessary for the task Burghdoff. The election came on the ahead. heels of an embezzlement that was dis­ Since taking office in 2008, Jarvis has covered in the clerk’s office and was done an admirable job in fulfilling the characterized by auditors from the clerk’s duties along with bringing a more Michigan Supreme Court as poor service-oriented culture to the office. accounting practices. When you look back on her tenure, she “No one in the [county] clerk’s office has brought professionalism back to the knew what the approved amount for petty position, which was recognized when she cash was,” auditors wrote in their report. ran unopposed for reelection to the post “There was no reconciliation being per­ in 2012. formed on petty cash, yet everyone in the Yet, as Jarvis steps aside to join her hus­ office had access to it.” band, Al, who recently sold his business Jarvis had more than 25 years in and is ready to move to the next phase in administrative positions for the county his life, it brings up a question that’s worth and was considered a tough challenger discussion. for incumbent Smith to overcome. There are a few positions in county Normally, elected county positions like government that taxpayers would be bet­ register of deeds, sheriff and drain com­ ter off if the administrators were hired for missioner are considered safe positions, their abilities rather than requiring them unless the incumbent gets into trouble or to take part in the political process. It’s retires. time for state legislators to look at the The county clerk is elected to a four- county clerk, register of deeds and maybe year term. Jarvis was reelected in 2012, even the sheriff’s position to be filled by so she had two more years remaining in people for the knowledge and abilities her term. According to state law, when a they bring to the positions, rather than county clerk steps down before the end of requiring them to run a political race to be a term, it’s the responsibility of the circuit selected. Isn’t it in the best interest of tax­ court judge to choose a replacement. It payers to look for experience so we had been my hope that the judge could choose the best person for the job, rather choose an interim person then hold an than turning them into politicians? election early next year. Given Barry I remember well the advice that, “if County’s combined court system, though, you expect to be a success you need to it was a great idea that Circuit Court find the right person in the right place at Judge Amy McDowell is planning to the right time.” I think Barry County tax­ include Chief Judge Bill Doherty and payers were lucky to have found the right District Judge Michael'S chipper in mak­ person for the job at a time when they ing the selection. I applaud her decision, needed someone with the kind of experi­ due to the fact there are 20 people who ence that Jarvis brought to the position applied for the position. It’s in the best when we needed it the most. As Jarvis interest of taxpayers that all three take steps down at the end of the month, coun­ part in the selection process. ty taxpayers should know that she leaves When Jarvis ran for the office in 2008, the post ready for the next person to I was asked to co-moderate a debate assume the duties of an office that is run­ between the candidates. When the ques­ ning smoother today than when she took tion came up about the embezzlement over nearly six years ago. and where the responsibility rested, Jarvis was resolute. ‘‘The employees were employed in the county clerk’s office and therefore the county clerk was responsible,” responded Jarvis. “The clerk is responsible to the people who elected her — it’s taxpayers money that’s missing. So, if the voters choose me, I’m willing to accept all responsibility for what goes on in the * Residents and visitors in Hastings and office.” . Jarvis came to the clerk’s office with all around Barry County will find plenty 27 years of court experience and was of opportunities to get in a holiday mood ready to bring her strong administrative this weekend. Parades are planned in background to the position she character­ Hastings, Middleville and Caledonia. ized as “how to make the trial court bet­ Free concerts will be presented in Hastings, Clarksville and Lake Odessa. ter.” Live nativities are planned in Hastings, I sat down earlier this year with Jarvis Orangeville and Clarksville. The to discuss some of the difficulties with leadership on the county board. During Thornapple Players will present “A our conversation, Jarvis said something I Christmas Carol,” in Hastings each day thought was telling about her leadership through Sunday. Stores in Hastings will have extended abilities. She Said she was proud of the hours and specials. Free carriage rides people in her office and their willingness will be available tomorrow night in to work hard for the county each day. She went on to say that her office staff had a Hastings, and and Holly Trolley will great deal of institutional knowledge she begin making its rounds tomorrow night, as welL was willing to tap into when she needed If you really want to extend your giv­ advice. Jarvis conceded that she didn’t ing, Hastings Middle School students will have all the answers and had some ques­ be selling art to raise money for an tions on election law and procedures, yet was ready to accept full responsibility of orphanage in Tanzania. The art will be sold in a silent auction Saturday at State running and maintaining the office. Grounds Coffee House. “I believe a good manager doesn’t And that ’s not even a complete list. have to know absolutely everything that More information on local events can be goes on, or happens in an office,” Jarvis found elsewhere in this paper and in the told me, “but it’s important that the clerk Nov. 29 Reminder. be able to find the answers and know what all of the people in the office are Fred Jacobs, responsible for.” vice president, J-Ad Graphics Jarvis ran for the position knowing she Alaina Graham, Hastings: “Spending time with family, the lights and shopping for my little girl. Church services and mul­ tiple family gatherings brings, out the best in people. It’s about spending time with people and enjoying each other.” Donna Simonton, Hastings: “Being with my kids, smiling and singing sons. I notice people smile a lot more and give thanks for what they have. It opens up their hearts. I love that about this holi­ day.” What do you think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question the following week. Tom Wolford, Hastings: “It family, the joy for the children and community wide acceptance and goodwill.” Jennie Olsen, Hastings: “The excite­ ment and joy on the faces of my grand­ children, the decorations, and the lights and how it brings people together. It is about families.” Ron Hook, Delton: “People serving is the most respected form of giving. Spending time with family, creating joys and smiles for generations to come.” Last week: School leaders in West Michigan .may soon be able to offer online les­ sons for their students when inclement weather cancels school. Are you ready for snow days to become obsolete? 46% 54% Yes No For this week: Local law enforcement and the president are among those considering joining the nationwide movement to provide greater police officer accountability by employing body-worn video cameras. Critics say the new technology could result in privacy invasion concerns for both citizens and police officers. What do you think? □ It will provide greater accountability □ It could be an invasion of privacy �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — Page 11 Commissioner throws brakes on bo by Doug VanderLaan Editor With only the approval of county commis­ sioners needed to lock down contract agree­ ments with four of the county’s five bargain­ ing groups, Commissioner Jim Dull was ready to pull back the checkered flag at Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting. “I don’t think elected officials should be on this,” asserted Dull, “and I’m not going to vote for it. When they were voted in, they knew what the job paid, and that’s what they should be paid.” Dull was referring to a portion of the pro­ posed contract that included elected officials on a $1,200 lump-sum payment to be paid by the end of December to department heads, non-represented employees, the county administrator and the county courthouse employees. Dull seemed to be standing alone as the only potentially negative vote, but he was fly­ ing solo in commenting on a matter that the board had not yet moved into closed session to discuss, as was listed on Tuesday ’s meeting agenda. The closed session apparently proved to be successful — and also agreeable to Dull, who, apparently, made his point with his col­ leagues. With a unanimous vote, the board recom­ mended that approval of the contracts be moved forward to next week’s formal board meeting for official ratification. Of particular note, was the exclusion of elected officials from the one-time $1,200 payment. “When you take a job for four years [fol­ lowing election], you know what you’re going to be making for the next four years,” maintained Dull in a later phone conversation. “If it’s not enough and it needs to be raised, then we’ll raise it before the next election. I don’t have a problem giving it [the $1,200 bonus] to employees.” The bonus is actually in lieu of a 2015 wage increase for department heads, non-rep­ resented employees, the county administrator and county courthouse employees. Those groups will receive 1 percent wage scale increases in 2016 and 2017 as well as an increase from $450 to $500 in dental/optical/hearing reimbursement accounts. Elected officials will receive 1 percent wage scale increases effective in 2016 and again in 2017 with the same increase in dental/optical/hearing reimbursement accounts. Members of the three other bargaining units — sergeants and lieutenants, corrections officers and deputies — reached agreed wage increases moving them up 2 percent on newly revised scales in 2016 and again in 2017, as well as improved changes in a variety of other areas, including vision/dental, personal time and allowances for uniforms, guns and ammunition. “At least it’s going to save the county $8,400,” said Dull of his line-in-the-sand objection to the $1,200 bonus to elected offi­ cials. Dull was referring to the seven elected county positions and was not including the savings of eliminating the seven county com­ missioners from the stipend. Under the new agreements, 2015 salaries for the seven elected officials will be: $73,875, sheriff; $58,063, register of deeds; $62,775, clerk; $59,001, treasurer; $8,423, surveyor; $58,063, drain commissioner; and $95,357, prosecutor. In other business, commissioners recom­ mended the following for formal board approval at next week's meeting: • The appointment of Shelly I. Lake of Irving Township to serve the remainder of a three-year term on the animal shelter adviso­ ry board that expires Dec. 31, 2016. The posi­ tion opened with the October resignation of Megan Lavell. Commissioners expressed regret in having to pass over the other appli­ cant, Bonnie Meredith. When assured by commissioners that additional openings on the advisory board are anticipated, Meredith stated her intention to apply again. • The provision of authorizing signature authority for Barry County Transit manager William Voigt, who explained that the Michigan Department of Transportation is withholding approved grant money until it can receive Voigt’s signature on grant fund documents. • A resolution honoring the nearly 34 years of service to the county provided by current county clerk, Pamela Jarvis. • The 2014 audit engagement agreement between the county road commission and Walker Fluke & Sheldon PC not to exceed $9,000. Recent interpretation of Michigan law requires that audit agreements be approved by the road commission board and the board of commissioners. • Renewal of third-party administration agreements for short-term disability insurance claims with Professional Benefits Services for 2014 and 2015. Though recommending renewal, County Administrator Michael Brown informed commissioners that the county has been seeking competitive quotes from other TPA administrators. “We’re not disappointed with PBS, but we’ve had a couple of claims that have caused us to look for another TPA,” said Brown. “Fortunately, it’s not a highly used benefit and it’s not the most expensive, but it’s impor­ tant.” The renewal results in an increase from $2.15 per employee per month to $2.25 which translates into approximately $250 in non­ budgeted expense to the county. • A contract agreement with the Michigan Counties Workers Compensation Fund for 2015 workers compensation insurance. The agreement moves the county from its long­ standing self-insurance arrangement to one in which MCWCF will provide full insurance to the county. Prompting Brown’s recommenda­ tion has been the dramatic increase in premi­ ums for catastrophic and high dollar claims that it has, as a self-insurer, purchased from “re-insurance” companies. The number of vendors providing such coverage also has shrunk to only two companies, and the amount of risk for which the county is required to assume has risen from $150,000 to $500,000 per claim. “The MCWCF knows us, they know what we do,” pointed out Brown. “Plus, 37 of Michigan’s 83 counties are members.” Brown also mentioned that in years of good performance within the MCWCF pool of member counties, a dividend is distributed. Over the past 10 years, dividends have aver­ aged 30 percent, though Brown cautioned commissioners that possible future dividends to Barry County would be conditional on claims history and other factors. • A three-year agreement with MGT of America Inc. for indirect cost accounting services. The county annually identifies vari­ ous indirect costs incurred by the county and the court system to support and administer federal and state programs. All or a portion of these costs can be recovered through underly­ ing grants supporting the programs. The cost L NOTICES U ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, iSE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1400. ITGAGE SALE - Default has been made in ditions of a mortgage made by Richard Gale , a single man, to Mortgage Electronic ation Systems, Inc.., as nominee for One e Mortgage, LLC , its successors and , Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2012 and d August 10, 2012 in Instrument Number )3130, Barry County Records, Michigan, ortgage is now held by Live Well Financial assignment. There is claimed to be due at e hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand lundred Ninety-One and 80/100 Dollars 1.80) including interest at 2.654% per <r the power of sale contained in said mortid the statute in such case made and pra­ ctice is hereby given that said mortgage will closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, j part of them, at public vendue at the place ng the circuit court within Barry County., n at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 18, 2014. premises are located in the City of Delton, ounty, Michigan, and are described as: )ekema's Subdivision, according to the Plat as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 33, ounty Records. •edemption period shall be 6 months from 9 of such sale, unless determined abann accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in ase the redemption period shall be 30 days s date of such sale. LL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort:an rescind the sale. In that event, your s, if any, are limited solely to the return of imount tendered at sale, plus interest. property is sold at foreclosure sale, purMCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held ible to the person who buys the property at tgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage for damage to the property during the :ion period. November 20, 2014 \ssociates, PC.. <s for Servicer x 5041 I 48007 14-016785 '12-11) 06855323 'HNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS EMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY JRMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED HAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR FICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. GAGE SALE - Default has been made in the □ns of a mortgage made by KELLIE R. J, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage )nic Registration Systems, inc. ("MERS"), as nominee for lender and lender's succesnd assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 19, and recorded on January 6, 2009, in nent No. 20090106-0000120, and assigned .id mortgagee to CITI MORTGAGE,' iNCT, ned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on 1 mortgage there is claimed to be due at the hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six sand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and nty-Two Cents ($136,325.72), including inter14.000% per annum. Under the power of sale lined in said mortgage and the statute in such made and provided, notice is hereby given , said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of you will have another oppor- nortgaged premises, or some part of them, at petition to ban fracking inic vendue, At the East doors of the Barry nty Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 Citizens, communities lose voice under current state law To the editor: As of October, 47 high-volume horizontal fractured wells have been permitted in Michigan, with 21 wells drilled and five per­ mits pending. Eight wells are producing. Michigan’s natural gas development is and will continue to be largely for export, not in­ state use. Two known wells have leaked. They were in Benzie and Kalkaska counties in 2011. We have 1,500 Class II wells used for brine, or waste, disposal. Most were former gas/oil production wells. According to Chris Grobbel, a former Michigan Department of Environmental Quality employee, it is diffi­ cult to tell how many of these old wells were improperly abandoned and could provide a conduit for upward migration of injected wastes. Encana recently pulled out of Michigan and sold its mineral rights to' Marathon. The DNR auction continues for mineral rights on state land. The mineral rights in the Hartwick Pines were to be included in the fall auction. Because of outcry from the public and from the family that had donated that property many years ago, it was taken off the list. Many communities in Michigan are con- cerned about the fragmenting of rural areas, noise, environmental damage, decreased property values and more. Townships like Scio and Shelby have already seen drilling as close as 450 feet from homes. These town­ ships and others are busy educating their communities and working on the repeal of Section 205(2) of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, which has taken much of the power for self-determination away from townships. Other towns are working toward a ban on fracking, basing it on citizens’ local right for self-governing. Some are leaning toward franchise agreements, and still others are reviewing their ordinances for ways to protect their communities from the hazards and industrialization of drilling. XT x Next summer, tunity to sign a Michigan. I ask that you consider what we risk by noto clock’ on JanuarV 8> 201p,.Said Premisas are ... . . . r-x -j ited in Barry County, Michigan and are acting to protect our environment. Consider^bed a£_. 11, HILLTOP ESTATES, contacting Gov. Rick Snyder and your stat^ORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREand local representatives. Let them know oi IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 74. The your concerns with high-volume horizontaPmPtion Period shali be 8 months from the date fracturing Ask that given hrf sale determined abandoned rractunng. ask mat residents residents be be given back uch rdance withunless MCL 6Q0 3241 or MC| _ 6003241ain, the right to determine what we want in our/djCb case the redemption period shall be 1 own communities. Repeal Section 205(2) ofith from the date of such sale, or as to MCL the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act now,-3241 a only, 15 days from the MCL before fracking takes off in Michigan and it’s 3241 notice> whichever is later. If the above । too late. renced property is sold at a foreclosure sale gr chapter 6qo of the Michigan Compiled Laws, sr MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held Karen Fifelskijonsible to the person who buys the property at Hopkins mort9a9e foreclosure sale or to the mortgage F ter for damaging the property during the emption period. CITIMORTGAGE, INC. tgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, . 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington 3, Ml 48335 CIT.000944 FHA (12-04)(12-25) ° STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026826-DE Estate of Alice E. Rockwell. Date of Birth: March 5, 1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Alice E. Rockwell, died October 26, 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Harlan A. Gates and Duane G. Rockwell, Jr., personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publica­ tion of this notice. Date: November 14, 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Harlan A. Gates 826 N. English Braidwood, IL 60408 and Duane G. Rockwell, Jr. 7771 Hooper Strait Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46236 77591280 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MATTHEW A. NORTON, A SINGLE MAN and JESSICA D. LAWLESS, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FKA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA., Mortgagee, dated August 16, 2007, and recorded on August 20, 2007, in Document No. 20070820­ 0001083, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($48,493.73), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on December 11, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Lots 14, 15 and 16 of INNOVATION SUBDIVISION according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, page 21 of Barry County Records. The Tedemptteh periddlbairbe ^monthsYrom the date' of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. JPMorgan Chase. Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002785 FHLMC (11-13)(12-04) 77590915 County board sitting by as rights are snuffed out 77591326 To the editor: A couple of years ago, a few people brought their concerns over the public health dangers of fracking and “injection” (storage) wells to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. With two minutes each, peo­ ple asked that commissioners do something preventive about those dangers. As far as I know, the board didn’t do anything. Now we are told that further pleas to the county board are a waste of .time since the board can’t do anything, and furthermore the effort is “futile” (Banner Nov. 27). Of course, these requests ask for prevention of future harm to life in the area. It is a good thing that the men on Lexington Green and at Concord Bridge under Col. Prescott facing British Regiments the 19th of April 1775 didn’t slink away seeing their hope for freedom as futile. We might still be British had they done that. Many times over in the history of this country, people have faced great odds to get and keep the rights they have, and didn’t give up and melt away in hopelessness. Actually, the rights of local people and even the rights of property owners are being snuffed out by Michigan Department of The Hastings Banner Devoted to the interests of Barry County since 1856 published by... Hastings Banner, Inc. . A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising email: j-ads@choiceonemail.com John Jacobs President Frederic Jacobs Vice President • NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderlaan (Editoi) Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shari Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates: $35 per year in Barry County $40 per year in adjoining counties $45 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 Environmental Quality, laws, courts and the Michigan Legislature in the matters of frack­ ing and injection wells. People trying to pre­ vent drilling on public land in Barry and Allegan counties were turned away by the courts in both counties. Recently, an oil well was permitted by MDEQ near Ann Arbor in Scio Township I believe over the protest of local people and their elected local organiza­ tions. The DEQ permitter said the well was not within 600 feet of a house. Would anyone in their right mind want an oil well clanging, banging and lighted up 24 hours a day 600 feet from their house ? Or drilling on public land? The DEQ operates in the interest of oil companies, and not in the long-term public interest of life in Michigan. The options of the county board may have been narrowed by the party in power in the Michigan Legislature. That right remains to be challenged by commissioners who have a commitment to the public health of people living here now and in the future. To represent the long-term interest of people of Barry County, the board has to work to find ways to challenge existing limits and not be put down by any perception of the opposition, whether it includes loyalties to the political party in power in Lansing and/or the governor. There is a long-term danger to public health from modem slick-water, high-pressure fracking and the injection wells which can be further explained to those commissioners willing to listen. PO^VNSHIP ) BID ON e accepting sealed bids le house recently pur­ e is located directly to d only includes items jpection on December 3PM to 5PM. Bids will . December 15, 2014. t to the Prairieville 1, Delton, MI, 49046, rner. George C. Williston, >e contact Supervisor 77591083 Hastings NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:00 A.M. Tuesday December 9, 2014 for the follow­ ing items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at barrycrc.org Grass Seed Scraper Blades Cleaning Supplies Traffic Control Signs Erosion Control Nuts & Bolts The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala Chairman David D. Solmes Member D. David* Dykstra Member 77590988 �Page 12 — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Gerald Leroy Merrill, Sr. Saundra Darlene Williams Freshman Mohn joins big sister and dad on DK varsib by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Until last week there were only two Mohns on the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basket­ ball team. Now there are three, and mom in the stands makes four. With senior guard Autumn Russell finish­ ing off a fall soccer season and one JV call-up deciding she’d like to get a few more minutes on the JV roster Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn made the decision to add his freshman daughter Samantha Mohn to fill out the varsity roster. Senior Kristen Mohn returns to lead the Panthers on the floor. She is one of four returning starters for the Panther team from last year’s squad which went 6-14 during the regular season. Mohn was honorable mention all-state last year as her team’s leading scorer and rebounder. Senior guard Libby Parker and junior guard Lindsey VanderVeen return to the back­ court, and junior forward Morgan Champion is back in the post for the Panthers. Champion was the team’s number two rebounder and number three scorer last year. Coach Mohn said his team will be look for some more scoring from Champion t VanderVeen this winter, as they try to fill offensive void left by four-year varsity pla Sarah Rendon who graduated last spring. “Both are very capable, and we look f ward to watching them improve through the year,” said coach Mohn. Samantha isn’t the only youngster up the varsity. Forward Brittnee Martin joins varsity for her sophomore season. The Panthers opened the season with a . 34 loss at home to Allegan Tuesday and x start KVA play Friday at Hackett Cath( Central. Delton’s girls won’t be home again unt Dec. 16 meeting with Kalamazoo Christia Coach Mohn said he expects Parchn and Schoolcraft to be the top teams in final season of KVA action, with Galesbi Augusta not far behind. Delton’s girls head to Hastings for a r conference clash Tuesday then will be Constantine Dec. 12. First KVA contest by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers will find out very quickly if they can be better than third in the final sea­ son of Kalamazoo Valley Association wrestling. Delton Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team opens the KVA season against perennial league powers Constantine and Schoolcraft at the league quad hosted by Comstock High School Dec. 17. “Our dual meets are always a challenge, they’re always a battle,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips of his team’s meet­ ings with the Falcons and Eagles. “I think we should be quite competitive.” “The league will sort out pretty quick right there.” The Panthers were third behind the Falcons and Eagles in each of the past three seasons. Delton Kellogg was 16-9 overall a year ago, and Phillips said he has most of his line-up coming back. The group is led by 160-pounder Jake Reed, 152-pounder Cam Hudson and 145pounder Brogan Smith, all of whom were regional qualifiers last season. Hudson was a district champion. “For the last couple years we’ve been pret­ ty young, we’ve had a lot of freshmen and a lot of sophomores in our line-up,” Phillips said. “It looks like we’ll probably only have a couple freshmen in our line-up and even those freshmen have experience wrestling at higher levels. The experience will be nice. It’ll be a real benefit for us.” The group of freshmen who could con­ tribute includes Tyden Ferris. CHAPPLE (to REALTY INC. 118 E. Orchard, Delton 269-623-4058 The 2014-15 Delton Kellogg varsity w Howard, Jacob Bever, Andrew Kapteyn, Brogan Smith, Cameron Hudson, Christ Ferris, Hunter Vershoof, Blake Mast, La Dan Phillips. Missing from photo are Co( ----------------------------------------------------Barry County Telephone & MEI Telecom Services WestMichiganLakes.com 269-623-2311 BUCKLAND AGENCY DELTON HARDWARE & RENTAL 11235 Sprague Rd, Delton 269-623-5115 HOW. Center, Suite B, Hastings 269-948-5720 102 N. 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He graduated from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. Gerry’s aerospace career had its roots growing up during World War II with an obsession in aviation. He was 12 years old when he designed a 50-passenger turboprop and won a prize from Air Trails magazine. According to David Noland’s article, “Who Says a Jet Can’t be Cheap”, in Smithsonian Air and Space Magazine in March 2008, Gerry was hired by General Electric as a draftsman in the engine development depart­ ment while attending night courses at University of Cincinnati. Following that, he worked at Chrysler, Curtiss-Wright, and Smith-Morris, a jet engine component suppli­ er. In 1963, he took a job as a senior design engineer at Teledyne CAE, at the time the leading U.S. manufacturer of small jet engines. He and Tom Foster, a designer who'd been a student of jet propulsion pio­ neer Frank Whittle in England, became Teledyne's preliminary design department. Gerry moved from Teledyne in Toledo, OH to Garrett Air Research in Phoenix, AZ and various US government projects. In he and fellow senior engineer, David Dawson, left Garrett to form their own com­ pany - Advanced Propulsion, Inc. They spent the next 16 years working many projects with NASA, started Douglas Private Jets with Donald Douglas, and other aerospace indus­ try contractors. In 2009, Gerry suffered a series of illnesses that forced him to retire. Gerry married his high school sweetheart, Ann Irene Slocum, in 1952. She preceded him in death in 2002. Gerry was preceded in death by his parents Leroy Merrill and Melva Houghtalin Merrill Barr; stepfather, James Barr; son, Patrick Merrill; siblings, Roger Merrill and Ronnie Merrill; and granddaughter, Sedera Butts. Gerry is survived by siblings, Douglas (Loretta) Merrill of South Bend, IN, Steven (Donna) Merrill of Virginia, and Arthur (Peggy) Merrill of Grand Rapids; children, Karen Merrill of Detroit, Susan (Rodney) Schlyer of Battle Creek, Gerald Merrill, Jr. of Tempe, AZ, Linda (David) Elkins of Fairfield CA, Nancy (Craig) Jacob of Gilbert, AZ, David (Colleen) Merrill of Gilbert, AZ, and Michael (Lisa) Merrill of Holland; grandchildren, Jarees Butts, Shawn Merrill, Jennifer (Kevin) Caswell, Katherine Elkins, Ben and Sam Jacob, Amanda, Taylor, Emily, Rose, and Lucy Merrill; and four great-grandchil­ dren. Special thanks to Gerry’s caregivers, Ben and Nini Tejada, for the past five years. They treated him lovingly and as if he were their own family. Special thanks also to longtime friends, Joyce Sitz and co-worker, Alan Margolis. Memorial contributions may be made to Make a Wish Foundation, or a charity of one’s choice. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 from noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Interment will take place at Striker Cemetery, Baltimore Township. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. Three area churches hosting live nativities this weekend Churches in pastings, Clarksville and Orangeville will host live nativity scenes this weekend. Clarksville Bible Church will again pres­ ent its Bethlehem Village, an experience and taste of Bethlehem during the time of Jesus’ birth Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will include hayrides, a chili cook­ off village shops and a re-enactment of Jesus’ birth at 6:30, 7:15 and 8 p.m. The village shops will include authentic Bethlehem decor and snacks. Guests may enter a dish in the chili cook-off or judge the entries. All events will be outdoors, so visi­ tors are reminded to dress for weather condi­ tions. Clarksville Bible Church, is at 191 S. Main St., Clarksville. For information, call 616­ 693-2145. Hastings Nazarene Church will host a live nativity Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30. Anyone in the community is invited to the event, which will include a walk back in time on a luminary-dotted path to the day of Jesus’ birth. Cookies and hot chocolate will be pro­ vided by ladies of the church. The church is at 1716 N. Broadway, Hastings. Also Saturday evening, Orangeville Baptist Church will host “The Cradle in the Shadow of the Cross,” a free live nativity, beginning at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy hot chocolate, coffee and cookies inside after­ ward. Outdoor parking and seating will be pro­ vided. The church is at 6921 Marsh Road, Orangeville, two miles south of Gun Lake. For more information, call Anita, 517-242­ 3676. CLARKSVILLE, MI - Saundra Darlene Williams of Clarksville went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014. She was bom on February 27,1945 in Harrisburg, PA to Robert Mulligan Murphy and Mildred Tilson Long. Saundra was a gifted and extremely intelli­ gent woman and excelled in every aspect of educating herself on her path of life. Saundra attended Portage Schools in Kalamazoo, and graduated from Godwin Heights High School in Grand Rapids in 1976. She continued her education and graduated with honors from Lakewood Adult Skills Center in 1981, grad­ uated from the Michigan Department of Corrections and became a prison guard at the Michigan Reformatory in Ionia in 1986. She graduated with honors from the National Education Center with a degree in electronics and computer engineering with a 4.0 in 1996, graduated with honors as valedictorian of her class with a 4.0 from Davenport Business College with a degree in business manage­ ment. Saundra was a charter member of the National Management Association, attended the graduate school of business administra­ tion at Michigan State University, graduating in 1984. Saundra met many challenges in her life and yet touched so many people. Saundra was particularly proud of her American Indian heritage and has traced her family ancestry back hundreds of years. She had a deep pride in her country and the people that she knew who served in the military. Her cup runs over with pride of her sons and grand­ children with all of their success and always greeted people with excitement and made everyone feel special. Saundra was preceded - in death by her ' KiMUU mi ■, , . : ...... . ; . father, Robert; and her mother, Mildred (Millie). Saundra is survived by her civil union hus­ band and caretaker, Richard Hoenecke of Clarksville; sons, Brian C. McKay and Carmen McKay of Las Vegas, NV, Timothy W. (Martha) McKay of Freeport; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; along with countless friends, neighbors, church members, and acquaintances whose lives she had touched and blessed. by Vonda VanTil Saundra was a very resilient woman and Social Security Public Affairs Specialist continued on as life threw many challenges at With holidays and vacations, December is her and she persevered with the guidance of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a often considered a time to focus on the chil­ member of the Clarksville Bible Church in dren in our lives. Whether we’re taking the Clarksville. Saundra was a very proud kids to visit Santa, buying Hanukkah gifts, or Christian and did daily devotionals, and read volunteering for a toy drive, children are at the heart of the holiday season. We at Social from one of her many Bibles daily. Security definitely know a thing or two about Honoring Saundra’s wishes, cremation has helping children. taken place and a memorial service will be Did you know that we issue Social held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 at the Clarksville Bible Church, 191 S. Main Security numbers for children, typically dur­ St., Clarksville, MI 48815. Saundra will ing the first weeks or months of their life? finally be laid to rest next to her mother, Typically, the hospital will ask parents if they Mildred in Mount Everest Cemetery in want to apply for a Social Security number for their newborn infants as part of the birth Kalamazoo. Please, in lieu of flowers and gifts, leave registration process. This is the easiest and . memorial contributions in Saundra’s memory fastest way to apply. Remember, a child age 12 or older request­ to the Saundra Williams Memorial Fund, c/o Tim McKay, 204 Warren St., Freeport, MI ing an original Social Security number must appear in person for the interview, even 49325. though a parent or guardian will sign the Lauer Family Funeral Home-Wren Chapel. 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings, has been application on the child’s behalf. Children with disabilities are among our entrusted to care for the family. Please visit www.lauerfh.com and share most vulnerable citizens. Social Security is dedicated to helping those with qualifying condolences for Saundra’s family. disabilities and their families through the Supplemental Security Income program. To qualify for SSI: • The child must have a physical or mental condition, or a combination of conditions, resulting in “marked and severe functional FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES limitations.” This means that the conditions must severely limit the child’s activities. • The child’s conditions must be severe, last for at least 12 months or be expected to result in death. • If the child’s condition does not result in “marked and severe limitations” or does not result in those limitations for at least 12 months, he or she child will not qualify for SSI. • The child must not be working and earn­ ing more than $1,090 a month in 2015. (This amount usually changes every year.) If the child is working and earning that much money, he or she child will not be eligible for disability benefits. Visit www.socialsecufity.gov/people/kids to learn more about all we do to care for chil­ dren. Caring for the next generation is a national priority, during the holidays and all year long. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs special­ ist for West Michigan. You may write her do Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email to vonda.vantil@ssa.gov. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Children can receive benefits year-round �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — Page 11 Ethics board agrees with reprimand, firing of local MDOT employees by Constance Cheeseman ......... .......... ................ Staff Writer An ethics board has agreed with a decision “We feel that we were made last month by the state’s human very responsive and resources department to terminate a state employee working in the local Michigan thorough in our investi­ Department of Transportation garage and to gation and in the deci­ suspend an hourly employee for their roles in . a free firewood arrangement. sions that came out of Both employees’ participated in and that, and that we were accepted free firewood from Integrity Tree Service. Integrity is the contract company fair in the disciple that hired by the state to cut and to dispose of was meted out. And downed trees and wood on public roads. Officials learned via written complaint that we’re pleased that the the tree trimming contractor was delivering ethics commission free firewood to the homes of MDOT employees. agreed.” An internal investigation of Timothy Easey, an MDOT worker at the Hastings Jeff Cranson, garage, prompted by a complaint filed by co­ worker Thomas Peck, resulted in Easey being MDOT’s Director reprimanded for violating state ethics stan­ of Communications dards and suspended for two weeks without pay and placed on a two-year probation. Easey had been observed accepting firewood deliveries to his home from Integrity Tree in an internal investigation that resulted in the Service. Easey could not be reached for comment termination of Peets and the subsequent twoby the Banner, but public reports of the ethics week suspension of Easey. Also reported by White was the retirement hearing held Thursday, Nov. 20, states that Southwest Region Maintenance Easey had been given permission by his of Hastings garage supervisor, Brian Peets. Superintendent Richard Hassenzahl, who Peets was fired Nov. 10 by the state human retired as part of a settlement deal after being investigated by MDOT’s Human Resources resources office. Integrity Tree Service, contracted by the Office for his compliance with the activity. Comments by MDOT’s Director of state, has been notified by a stop order from Communications, Jeff Cranson, added, “We MDOT from performing any more work for the department until an audit of the compa­ feel that we were very responsive and thor­ ough in our investigation and in the decisions ny’s contract work had been completed. The wood from removed trees is technical­ that came out of that, and that we were fair in ly owned by Integrity Tree Service after it is the disciple that was meted out. And we’re cut, according to an article posted on the pleased that the ethics commission agreed.” When asked whether the MDOT is pursu­ Michigan Media Website, MLive.com on Nov. 22. The cost of the service includes dis­ ing additional investigations into more posal of the wood. In a statement posted on employees in this area (Southwest Region) the website Integrity Tree Services co-owner and whether multiple disciplinary actions Shane Herrema said the company did nothing would be forthcoming, Cranson replied, unethical and is confident the company will “Unless something new comes to light, no, be fully cleared. Herrema said the wood does­ there is no ongoing investigation. MDOT n’t have any value to the company and that officials feel they dealt with the employees they do not sell the wood, but give it away to sternly but fairly and the ethics panel agreed.” Inquiry as to whether Peets would be eligi­ people who want it. According to the State of Michigan State ble to work for the state in the future, Cranson Ethics Act, 196 of 1973, Standards of said, “Mr. Peets has a filed a grievance Conduct for Public Officers and Employees, regarding the results of the internal investiga­ employee ethics does not allow state employ­ tion and the results of that grievance will give ees to accept gifts that could tend to influence answer to the question of future State “the manner in which the public officer or employment.” The positions vacated by Peets and employee or another public officer or employee-: perfonhs -dfikTai■' iiuties.9l' - The Hassenzahl remamunfilled-according>taNick board considered the free wood to state Schirripa, communications representative for MDOT’s Southwest Region. employees a gift. “They will be filled through the normal Results of the ethics review were reported by Michigan Human Resources Director application process available at the Michigan Service Commission website, Todd White. According to public records, the Civil stated ethics board reviewed a complaint filed by www.www.michigan.gov/mdcs,” Peck, who initially exposed that the activity Schirripa. was occurring. That initial complaint resulted State Police reports decrease in Thanksgiving traffic fatalities The Michigan State Police Tuesday announced the results of preliminary reports that indicate three people lost their lives in three traffic crashes during the 2014 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. This is a sig­ nificant decrease from 12 deaths that occurred in-11 traffic crashes during the 2013 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Of the three deaths, one was a pedestrian, one was a vehicle driver and one was a vehi­ cle passenger. Alcohol use was a known fac­ tor in one of the crashes. “These numbers, which reflect those fatal­ ities reported to the MSP as of 9 a.m. today, represent a 75 percent reduction in traffic fatalities from this same five-day period last year,” said Capt. Kari Kusmierz, commander of the MSP Training Division, Tuesday. “We are thankful for this reduction in fatalities, but even one traffic death is too many.” As part of Operation CARE ^Combined Accident Reduction Effort), MSP troopers utilized federal traffic safety funds coordinat­ ed by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning to conduct high-visibility enforce­ ment focusing on impaired driving, seat belt Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 use, careless driving and speeding from Nov. 26 to 30. The effort also was supported by the “Give thanks. Drive safely” public awareness cam­ paign that included illustrations of traditional Thanksgiving items to create a connection between driving safely and enjoying the holi­ day. Operation CARE is a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing traffic crashes and fatalities on highways across the country. It began in 1977 as a collaborative effort between the MSP and the Indiana State Police. Today Operation CARE is one of the nation’s longest running traffic safety initiatives and includes state and highway patrol agencies from all 50 states, as well as some American territories and Canadian provinces. The 2014 Thanksgiving holiday weekend ran from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. LEGAL NOTICES SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by SHANNON L COADY, MARRIED and CHRISTO­ PHER L. ROGERS, to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated February 6, 2013, and recorded on February 14, 2013, in Document No. 2013­ 001754, and assigned by said mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and Seventy-Eight Cents ($141,788.78), including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 8, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION 12, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 578.34 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE 157.50 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SHULTZ DRIVE; THENCE NORTH NO DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE 273.63 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST 157.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST, 273.63 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE EASEMENT DESCRIBED BELOW: EASEMENT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION 12, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION; 699.81 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 759.11 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 116.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 875.21 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST 538.31 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST 66.05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO, AN UNDIVIDED 1 / 5 INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: COMMENC­ ING AT THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SEC­ TION 12, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, AND -RUNNING^THENCEWNcTW WEST LINE OF SECTION 12, 1445 FEET FOR THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH ALONG SAID LINE TO THE SHORE OF FAIR LAKE, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SHORE OF LAKE TO A POINT WHICH IS 50 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 12; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST SECTION LINE TO CENTER OF ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CENTER OF ROAD TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE SOUTHWESTERLY 33 FEET TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHER ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES ONLY. (INTENDING TO DESCRIBED THE WEST 50 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12 LYING SOUTH OF FAIR LAKE AND NORTHERLY OF CENTER LINE OF EXISTING ROAD, SHULTZ DRIVE). The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser Shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 NM.002794 FHLMC (11 -27)(12-18) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Gale Kasper, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.., as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC , its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2012 and recorded August 10, 2012 in Instrument Number 2012-003130, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Live Well Financial Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-One and 80/100 Dollars ($41,991.80) including interest at 2.654% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 18, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Dekema's Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 33, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 20, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-016785 (11-20) (12-11) 06855323 ~ SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MATTHEW A. NORTON, A SINGLE MAN and JESSICA D. LAWLESS, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FKA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F.A., Mortgagee, dated August 16, 2007, and recorded on August 20, 2007, in Document No. 20070820­ 0001083, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($48,493.73), including interest at 7.375% SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS per annum. Under the power of sale contained in ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY said mortgage and the statute in such case made INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse conditions of a mortgage made by KELLIE R. in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on FLYNN, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage December 11, 2014 Said premises are located in Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Lots solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ 14, 15 and 16 of INNOVATION SUBDIVISION sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 19, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of 2008, and recorded on January 6, 2009, in Plats, page 21 of Barry .County Records. The gopument No_.; 20090106-0000120, and assigned by said mortgagee to CITI MORTGAGE," Tede’mption peYTdcTsfiSirbe ^months from the date assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on of such sale unless determined abandoned in which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six in which case the redemption period shall be 1 Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL Seventy-Two Cents ($136,325.72), including inter­ 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL est at 4.000% per annum. Under the power of sale 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above contained in said mortgage and the statute in such referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale case made and provided, notice is hereby given under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry responsible to the person who buys the property at County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage PM o'clock, on January 8, 2015 Said premises are holder for damaging the property during the located in Barry County, Michigan and are redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any described as: LOT 11, HILLTOP ESTATES, reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser OF IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 74. The shall have no further recourse against the redemption period shall be 6 months from the date Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s of such sale unless determined abandoned in attorney. JPMorgan Chase. Bank, National accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002785 FHLMC 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above (11 -13)(12-04) 77590915 referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, .under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 CIT.000944 FHA (12-04)(12-25) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW SEALED BID Pursuant to provisions in MCL 211.7cc(19) and MCL 211.7b under P.A. 161 of 2013 the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, December 9. 2014 at 1:00 PM in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, to correct qualified errors and to consider appeals related to Principal Residence Exemptions, Qualified Agricultural and Poverty Exemptions. Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 AUCTION The Township of Prairieville will be accepting sealed bids on items and material found in the house recently pur­ chased by the township. The house is located directly to the north of the township hall and only includes items pertaining to the house. The house will be available for inspection on December 8,2014 from 10AM to 12Noon and 3PM to 5PM. Bids will be due to the township by 5PM on December 15,2014. All sealed bids should be sent to the Prairieville Township, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, MI, 49046, attention Supervisor Jim Stoneburner. 77591086 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026826-DE Estate of Alice E. Rockwell. Date of Birth: March 5, 1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Alice E. Rockwell, died October 26, 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Harlan A. Gates and Duane G. Rockwell, Jr., personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publica­ tion of this notice. Date: November 14, 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Harlan A. Gates 826 N. English Braidwood, IL 60408 and Duane G. Rockwell, Jr. 7771 Hooper Strait Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46236 77591280 If you have any questions, please contact Supervisor Stoneburner at (269) 623-5175. 77591083 77591326 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:00 A.M. Tuesday December 9, 2014 for the follow­ ing items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at barrycrc.org Grass Seed Scraper Blades Cleaning Supplies Traffic Control Signs Erosion Control Nuts & Bolts The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala Chairman David D. Solmes Member D. David Dykstra Member 77590988 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — Page 7 Police ask for help stuffing ‘Blue Goose’ BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY Michigan State Police will again host its “Stuff the Blue Goose” event from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Walmart in Hastings. . State Police troopers have long referred to the patrol vehicle as the “Blue Goose.” The goal is to stuff the vehicle with new toys, non-perishable food items, children’s cloth­ ing and cash donations. All items will be dis­ tributed through Barry County United Way to families in need this holiday season. The State Police Wayland Post will have a “blue goose” vehicle outside the store in Hastings. by Gerald Stein NORTH 4: Q3 2 V:2 ♦: AJ 10 ♦: K J 10 8 6 3 WEST 4: K 8 7 6 5 V: J4 3 ♦:93 2 A9 ' EAST 4: J 9 4 V: Q 9 7 6 5 ♦: Q8 #:75 2 SOUTH 4: A 10 V: AK 10 8 ♦: K 7 6 5 4 *:Q4 GET AU THE Dealer: West Vulnerable: North/South Lead: 3V North East South 2^ Pass Pass Pass Pass 3NT !♦ ARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. West Pass Pass Pass Bridge teachers like to use easy-to-remember mnemonics to help their beginning bridge students remember the many facets of learning and playing contract bridge. One of the more useful memory tricks is the one that goes like this: “The one who knows goes!” In today’s hand, it was definitely a valuable lesson to pull out at just the right time. When North opened today’s hand with 14*, and South counted her points, she knew that there were plenty of points for a game. But where would the game be? North with eleven high card points and two length points in the club suit rebid the clubs to let South know that she had six clubs and opening count. South had bid up the line with a five-card diamond suit to respond to North’s opening bid. South had 16 high card points with stoppers in the three other suits. When North rebid her clubs, South knew the best thing to do was to use the con­ cept of Fast Arrival. . Fast Arrival is a method of getting to the correct contract in a hurry. Because South knew what North had in her hand, there was little use in continuing the bidding. South was the one who knew the total number of points in both hands, and since there were enough for a game in No Trump, South did not hesitate but placed the contract at 3NT immediately. All passed. West for her lead chose the heart suit, no doubt hoping to hit partner East with a long heart suit. West led the 3V. While East did have a long heart suit, perhaps the standard lead of the fourth, down in the spade suit might have kept North/South from taking as many tricks as they did. After surveying the dummy hand, South had her plan in mind. The clubs from Partner North looked especially good once the A# was knocked out. At any rate, South won the first trick with the AV. She promptly led the Q4* to force out the A4*, and West obliged by taking it immediately. West persisted with another heart lead, the JV, and South won the heart trick with the KV in her hand. The next five tricks would be five club tricks from the dummy, with the K^, the J<4, the 104*, the 8#, and the 64k South next played the Af from the dummy, and after winning that trick played the Jf. East was forced to play her Q^, and South won with the !<♦ in the South hand. A small diamond was then led back to the good !()♦ on the board. From there, the 34 was led to the A4 in the South, and the final 10V was played as a winning heart trick. All in all, South had just taken in twelve of the thirteen tricks. For their good bidding and play, North/South reached a top board of 690 points and a 94% game for the 3NT plus three overtricks. Only four of the 24 who played this hand reached {that goal....Qttosunade. 3NTLplus..one.wbil^ others fflLayed elsewhere. The use of the Fait Arrival helped this North/South team by refusing to divulge information to the East/West team. The bids were snappy and direct, and South as “The-one-who-knows-goes-bidder” did indeed go to game without giving away any useful information that might have helped East/West defend better. The idea of taking your time and reaching a solid contract is still very valid, but sometimes, when it is apparent to the one with the knowledge of both hands, it is advantageous to go directly to the final contract quickly. Try out the Fast Arrival in your New Year plans. See if you can avoid giving away valuable information to your opponents. You will be on your way with a Fast Arrival. Wendell Strickland to celebrate 90th birthday Dec. 17 To celebrate Wendell’s birthday, a card shower and coffee hour will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 11a.m. at Country Chapel UMC, Dowling, M-37. Cards may be sent to 3700 Strickland Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49017 Call 945-9554 for more information. Ruth Lechleitner turns 101 Ruth Lechleitner will turn 101 on December 13, 2014. A family celebration was held on Thanksgiving. - - ' < FREE LIFELINE PHONE AND MINUTES Get a free phone* & 250 minutes/texts each month if you qualify for Lifeline Assistance. Call 1-888-900-3149 to apply. *f?ee phone is jxovlcted fcyAccess Wtefess. Access V&efes is aservice UfesrkT.A$^nceprogranT.3nd!Sro ' access W K t Lt bo piOgPjJftandSWlStpfSSSTt Weiser doa <■ nantation ttwUWe program. TWO BROTHERS AND A TENT _ * 77591284 ; * ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft $ * ft ft ft ft.ft ft * ft *9 ft & & & & * For All Your Tent Rental Needs S ft ft ft ft ft ft ft St ft ft ft ft'ft ft ft * ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft * ft ft ft ft ft ® THE STARS ARE ALL HERE. Tables and chairs available. Call: Dan McKinney 269-838-7057 or Tom McKinney 269-838-3842 SARA EVANS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Iw ■ 1 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 4 — library book club dis­ cusses Karen Joy Fowler’s We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves, noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 — preschool story time is “going ape,” 10:30 to 11:30; Art at the Library, 4 to 7; Taste of the Holidays Recipe Exchange tastings, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 — Dungeons & Dragons, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; photos with Santa after the parade Tuesday, Dec. 9 — Mother Goose on the Loose (story time for babies), 9:30; toddler story time gets ready for winter, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; young chess tutoring, 4:30 to 5:30; open chess, 6 to 8 p.m. Call Hastings Public Library for more information, 269-945-4263. g Jn Zoving Memory g H of our father, g e Grandfather, g Who passed away § Dec. 5, 1996. fS g » We miss you. Zone you always, your family 4 g g Please glue Mom Start a hug for us. & Church wiJl be Orn°f,yOUr holiday baking^fe* The Laurels of Kent offers: Opportunity to work with a team that cares Flexible scheduling (we strive to work with school schedules) Attendance bonus (earn bonus money just by coming to work) Excellent wages Low cost industry leading benefits package including medical, dental, vision and Rx Vacation after just six months of employment. FORMER HASTINGS OFFICER STANDING DOWN CANCER Wewd, belocated Thomas Jefferson Hall m Hastings on Saturday, Dec. 6 For more information on The Laurel Health Care Company and The Laurels of Kent you may call us at (616) 897-8473 or visit our web site at 3 www.laurelsofkent.com a ? Retired Hastings Police Officer Cliff Morse has been battling cancer for more than 12 years and is now contending with the medical bills that have accrued dur­ ing that extended fight. The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers Hastings chapter is collecting dona­ tion to help Morse to pay down his obligations. The group has placed 24 collec­ tion canisters in various businesses in the Hastings area and is also welcoming donations at the following address: 908 Taffee Drive g Hastings, Ml 49058 fe » Great-Grandfather 4 » ® Great-Great-Grandfather S | RAYMOND f | HAL'SE, SR. | The Laurels of Kent is seeking compassionate caring Certified Nursing Assistants with nursing home experience to join our nursing team. Full and Part time positions are available on all shifts. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Interested applicants are invited to contact Latrice Garner, RN DON at lgarner@laurelhealth.com or Anne Christensen, RN ADON at achristensen@laurelhealth.com or you may apply in person at 350 N. Center St., Lowell, ML from 9am to 5pm ofZVT the Selectim Of baked goodies l^€oming *ucti0|| Y J T W -AUCTIONEERS- Q KENDALL TOBIAS................. Hastings 945-5016 Hastings 945-5016 2 TONY MOOREHEAD............ Assisting Auctioneer XJ r VINCENT VERDUIN.............. Assisting Assisting Auctioneer Auctioneer NX N ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, DEC. at 10:00 A.M. - NOTE DATE - LOCATION: From Hastings, M-37 south 1 mile to M-79, east 2 miles to Barry County Christian School (2999 McKeown Rd. & M­ 79 intersection), Hastings, Ml 49058 Saturday, Dec. 6 - 9am - 4:30pm Hastings FUMC JI 209 W Green Street, HastingsJ'"”^ Jill 0 FREE Parking for the parade! 2 L J The cookie walk will take place before, during and after the Has­ tings Holiday Parade (we're located on the route). It will feature an assortment of Homemade holiday cookies, fudge, breads, brownies, and candy sold by the pound! In addition to the delicious treats, lunch will also be offered for a minimal cost. Your choice of a hot dog/walking taco and a hot/ cold beverage. Let us do the baking for you!!! ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Dresser; fem side table; oak commode; cast iron sewing table; painted vintage table; framed prints; mirror; linens; doilies; child’s step back cupboard; child’s pie cupboard; Sky King miniature tricycle; crocks; coffee grinder; magazines; graniteware; marbles; buttons; blue/white porcelain tea pots; Pyrex dishes; Christmas ornaments; wood advertising boxes; metal toy trucks, tractors, farm toys; dolls; child’s dishes; glassware inc. Amethyst, Fenton, Ironstone, Milk Glass, Candlewick, Carnival, Depression, Fire King, Cobalt Blue & more; pitcher & bowl; wall pockets & more! HOUSEHOLD: Coffee table; book case; futon; bedroom set; couch; dining room table & chairs; small freezer; washer; dryer; dishes; pots & pans & more!! TOOLS/SPORTS ITEMS: Duck decoys; tackle box & tackle; antlers; 2 wheel dolly; elec, snow blower; walk behind snow blower w/chains; chop saw; socket sets; hand tools; road signs & more. A nice auction to attend! This is just a par­ tial listing! Marvin Hoffman Estate, Hastings. Go to www.auctionzip.com #23371 for ____ more info and pics on all sales. _____ Kendall Tobias, Auctioneer 1-269-945-3016 No credit cards. Michigan checks or cash. �Page 8 — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — The Hastings Banner respite to do those last minute chores outside - drain the last garden hose, switch fall flow­ ers at the cemetery for winter flowers, put up some Christmas lights, get more branches off the lawn, store more summer items in winter storage and more. by Elaine Garlock A musical performance at the high school arts center Sunday afternoon will include the Lakewood Area Choral Society and the Capital City Ringers for an afternoon of beau­ tiful music. The program starts at 4 p.m. The Lakewood Community Council winter project of delivering food baskets, along with toys, socks and mittens plus warm caps, takes place next week. Work events take place each day but help from local citizens is most need­ ed Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The final day is for making deliveries to about 200 families who have need. Canned goods have to be sorted and then put into the uniform size boxes which are provided by Twin City Foods. Certain foods are purchased. Some years there have been cartons of eggs, bags of popcorn, sacks of apples, loaves of bread. The list varies from year to year. This takes place in the dining hall of Fellowship Hall at Central United Methodist Church which hosts the project. Volunteers are still needed. The Living Stones of Lakewood United Methodist Church is having its annual pag­ eant that combines dialogue, music, dance and drama in the sanctuary, complete with staging Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. The title of this year’s program “A Pig in the Stable”,was written by John Waite. The Red Cross will have a blood drive Monday, Dec. 15. Another Christmas Round the Town is his­ tory. Several people asked to have their green sheets signed so they must have visited at least 12 of the stops. Possibly typical of the variety of the multiple vendor stops was the assortment at Fellowship Hall which had 06855953 chocolate candies, evergreen wreaths and swags, homemade jewelry and health items, wine corks, wooden plaques, and a cocoa bar with a variety of toppings. The museum on Emerson Street had rugs, kitchen towels, knitted socks made on an antique knitting machine, soaps, candles and baked goods. Some stops had dealers for kitchen wares and cosmetics besides craft items. Lunch was served at Pleasant Valley and West Berlin churches and the VFW. A surprising number of shoppers were out even Saturday after­ noon. The Wednesday night service of Thanksgiving held at Zion Lutheran Church had people from a variety of churches. Three pastors led the service hosted by Rev. Jonathan Reid of Zion. He was assisted by Rev. Mark Jarvie of First Congregational Church and Rev. Karen Sorden of Central United Methodist Church. The service includ­ ed a reading, prayers, hymns, a message by the host pastor and communion served to all. Cookies and beverages were served in the dining hall after the service. Bruce and Janet Garlock of Big Rapids with their son David of New Hampshire, who is now working in northern Ohio, were Thanksgiving guests of his brother and wife on Maple Street. Their sister and husband were guests of another family member in Bloomingdale. Lakewood United Methodist Church served dinner on Thursday of last week to any who wished to join with others, rather than be alone. This was a repeat event for Lakewood. The temperatures in the low 30s early this week were a welcome relief from the colder temps of last week. This gives us a big of Maple Valley Schools School District Position Postings Varsity Boys Soccer Varsity Sideline Cheer Varsity Football Coach (1 head, 2 asst.) JV Football Coach (1 head, 1 asst.) Varsity Golf Varsity & JV Softball Middle School Track Assistant 2015 Season Qiiajifteaiiimsi ....... 1) Minimum of high school diploma 2) Ability to demonstrate and instruct fundamentals. Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport 3) Prior coaching experience in assigned sport is required 4) Coach must possess strong professional/personal morals and ethics and be a positive role model for the student athletes 5) Ability to coordinate, manage and work with groups and individuals 6) Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with athletes, staff, parents and the community while projecting a positive image that enhances the school 7) Demonstrate the ability to keep confidentiality in regards to the Family Privacy Act . Huddle Road was closed for road construc­ tion on the west side of the bridge over Tupper Creek. Huddle Road was once part of the state highway that went from Grand Rapids to Lansing via Lake Odessa, A fore­ runner of M-50. The route came via Clinton Trail, Tasker and Bonanza roads. This accounts for the sweeping curves on these (now) country roads. Financial FOCUS Check out this yea^end financial checklist As 2014 draws to a close, you may want to look back on the progress you’ve made this past year in various areas of your life — and that certainly includes progress toward your financial goals. At the same time, you may want to make some end-of-year moves that can close out 2014 on a positive note while paving the way for a productive 2015. Here are a few such moves to consider: • Boost your retirement plan contributions. This actually isn’t an “end-of-year” move because you have until April 15, 2015, to con­ tribute to your Roth or Traditional IRA for the 2014 tax year. Nonetheless, the sooner you get extra dollars working for you in your IRA, the better. You can put in up to $5,500 to your IRA (or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older) for 2014. If you are self-employed, or run a small business, you also have until April 15 to con­ tribute to a retirement account, such as a SEP IRA or a SIMPLE plan. In addition to helping you build resources for retirement, these types of plans can offer you some tax advan­ tages — so if you haven’t established a retirement plan yet, consult with your finan­ cial and tax professionals • Sell your “losers.” If you own invest­ ments that have lost value since you pur­ Local. Independent. Working for you. t r f W T ' Discovery financial/llc Financial, Retirement and Legacy Planning for Individuals and Business Owners advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consuit your estate-planning attorney or quali­ fied tax advisor regarding your situation. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. chased them, you can sell them before 2014 ends and use the tax loss to offset some capi­ tal gains you may have earned in other invest­ ments. If you don’t have any capital gains, you can use up to $3,000 of your fax losses to offset other ordinary income. And for a loss greater than $3,000, you can “carry over” the excess and deduct it from your taxes in future years. If you still liked the investment that you sold at a loss, and you want to keep it in your portfolio, you could repurchase it/but you’ll have to wait 31 days to avoid violating the IRS’ “wash sale” rules. Keep in mind that these suggestions only apply to investments held outside your employer-sponsored retire­ ment account; you can’t take a tax deduction on capital losses in a 401(k) or similar plan. • Evaluate your 401(k) investment mix. You may be able to adjust the investment mix in your 401(k) as often as you like. So when evaluating your 401(k), make sure your hold­ ings aren’t concentrated in just a few invest­ ments, and try to determine if your portfolio is still appropriate for your risk tolerance — not too aggressive or too conservative. Also, if your plan offers a “Roth” option, consider taking advantage of it — with a Roth, you won’t be able to deduct your 401 (k) contribu­ tions from your taxes, but once you retire, you won’t be taxed on your withdrawals. • Review your insurance coverage. If you’ve experienced any changes in your life in 2014 — new spouse, new child, divorce, new job, etc. — you may need to review your life insurance coverage to make sure that it’s still sufficient for your needs and that you have the correct beneficiaries in place. By making these and other moves, you can say a fond farewell to 2014, knowing that you’ve done what you could to help bolster your financial position — for 2015 and beyond. Edward Jones, its employees and financial ----STOCKS----The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. 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Medicare Supplement Plans Fixed & Variable Annuities College Education Funding Life Insurance Application Proecess; Interested intemal/extemal applicants email a letter of interest and resume by December 12, 2014 to Mindy Schriver, Human Resources at mschriver@mvs.kl2.mi.us. You may also drop off or mail by dead­ line to Maple Valley Schools, Attn: Mindy Schriver, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096. Long Term Care Planning Questions regarding this employment opportunity should be directed to our Human Resources Department at 517-852-9699 ext. 10. It is the policy of Maple Valley Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity and in employment. Robin M. Welton David M. Mullenberg CLU, ChFC®, AIF® Jeffrey A. Keessen / AIF® 525 W. Apple St., Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-9969 www.discoveryfinancialllc.com Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC Verizon Wireless is proposing to install a self-support telecommunica­ tions tower at Green Lake Road, Middleville, Barry County, Michigan; 42°42’41.5”N, 85°32’24.3W”. The height of this tower will be 258 feet tall. The proposed lighting scheme on the tower will be medium intensity dual red/white strobes. Any interested party may sub­ mit comments within 30 days to Trileaf Corporation at 1821 Walden Office Square, Ste 510, Schaumburg, IL 60173 regarding the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects sig­ nificant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering the associated Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) file no.: ASR file#A0926634; and may raise environ­ mental concerns about the project un^er the National Environmental Policy Act rules of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website and may only raise environmental concerns. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest, but they may be filed with a paper copy by mailing the request to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. A copy of the Request should be provided to Trileaf Corporation, Attn: Clint Carlson, 1821 Walden Office Square, Ste 510, Schaumburg, IL 60173, 630-227-0202, c.carlson@ trileaf.com. 77591276 He's there,,. The Phantom of the Opera The Emmanuel Episcopal Church Choir Presents A Concert Version of The Phantom of the Opera 7:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Stevie Fuhr as Mark Doster Christine The Phantom Marshal] Cherry Paul Sydney Pattok Meg Debra Pebb Carlotta Dick Milligan Andre Andy Goyid Firmin _ Donation to Fmmsnuel Music Fund Emmanuel Episcopal Church 3?5 W. Center Street Hastings, Ml 77591298 Hfafce up and smell the genes by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters Like millions of Americans, my day starts by plugging in the coffee pot. In my case, it’s an old-fashioned percolator. It clears its throat and brews my coffee while I rub sleep out of my eyes and brush my teeth. My habit of starting my day with coffee — and following that initial cup with doses of java in the mid-morning, the late morning and the early-aftemoon — may be at least partially grounded in my genes. Researchers have long believed that genetics influences a person’s daily coffee consumption. Early this fall, a new study fleshed out just how many variations in genes may be involved in determining who drinks a lot of java. Marilyn Cornells of the Harvard School of Public Health helped orchestrate the research published in a journal called Molecular Psychiatry. The work rested on about two dozen previous research projects that had a total of about 120,000 subjects. That’s a big group, made up of people who answered questions about how much cof­ fee they consumed and then donated a sam­ ple of their DNA to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. In the past, scientists had identified two genetic variants that “code” for coffee con­ sumption. Now six new gene variations have been found to be common in people who drink a lot of coffee and other caf­ feinated beverages. Four of the newly dis­ covered variants are linked either to the stimulating impact of caffeine on the body or to how we break down caffeine — two loci (POR and ABCG2) change the metab- olism of caffeine; two other loci (BDNF and SLC6A4) appear to relate to how rewarding is the experience of caffeine. The last two loci (GCKR and MLXIPL) found in the study were not expected: they are not clearly associated with caffeine but rather act to control blood sugar and cho­ lesterol levels. It’s not known how they relate to the propensity to quaff coffee and other caffeinated beverages. Cornells told the New York Daily News that the genetic variants don’t correspond to how strong coffee tastes to an individual. That result surprised her, and me, too. The Harvard Gazette also wrote a piece on the findings. It mentioned the fact that some studies have shown benefits from drinking coffee each day. Cornells has not been a coffee drinker, but because of some of the information coming out in recent years, she is giving java a go. I wish Cornells well in her personal experiment. I can admit I didn’t like the strength and taste of coffee when I first tried it in college. But now I think coffee tastes good and* to me, the taste of good coffee seems quite mild. I also think cof­ fee-flavored ice cream is grand — in par­ ticular when it comes with a cup of hot cof­ fee on the side. Maybe my love of coffee was deter­ mined when my genes first formed in utero. It’s an interesting thought. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — Page 9 « fl look back at the stories and GOlumns on local history In the Hastings Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES ( Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XLI Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y, and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived, in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock,’ or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan is her current “hired girl. ” Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paidfor various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. Sunday, Nov. 29 It is a little warmer and more pleasant this morning. Birdie Merlau took old Jerry and came down to meeting to Prairieville and I rode with her this morning. Frances Merlau gave me some buttermilk and a quart can of sweet milk. I sent the can back with Birdie and the jug. There has not been a person in this house today, only Iva and I tonight After supper Iva and I went down to see Mrs. Carpenter but she was not there so we went down to see Emily Armstrong and she was gone. So Bessie called her, she was to Libbie Armstrong’s. So she came home then after a while Mrs. Armstrong came to Emily’s. She had been to Libbie Armstrong’s too, so we staid there a while. Then we came home with Mrs. Carpenter and staid an hour there. Then we came home just as the League was out. It was not late. Monday, Nov. 30 Dr. Uriah Upjohn died today. It is a snow­ ing very little today, but the sun is a shining today. It snowed a good lot last night. I swept the walks all off. Iva washed a little. I went up town and got a 2 lb. box of oat meal 6 cts. and little doll for Opal 5 cts. and 2 lbs.of mixed nuts for the children 30 cts. 15 cts. a lb. I saw John Brigham and his wife. John brought me 6 of my photos. He owes me 7 more. Dr. Hyde brought me a pig’s rib and some sweet milk in a jug. I went to Mrs. Cahill’s and tried on my grey dress and paid her for my flannel waist one dollar and paid for my flannel, the making of it 3 1/2. Leta and Lora staid with me all night tonight. Mrs. Carpenter here. Leta, Lora, Mrs. Carpenter, Iva and I, we went to John Cairn’s. I got my mail. Iva got a shoulder shawl of Johnnie 50 cts., then we went to Det Blackman’s. I got 2 South Sea Islands 10 cts. a piece 20 cts. Then we stopped in to Mr. Temples. Iva got her a white Nubia to Mr. Temples’ 40 cts. Then we came home. I got the girls 5 cts. worth of candy. Horace Storms came to Albert Storms today and brought Dr. Onoteyah, the Indian Doctor from Plainwell up to see Orra Stdrms. Albert’s wife that has cancer. Tuesday, Dec. 1 ■ It is froze up but it is real cold. I went to John Cairns’ and sent 2 dollars for the Christian Herald for another year and Home Life Made Beautiful by Margaret Sangster and I got one bottle of ink 10 cts. and a dol­ lars worth of light brown sugar and 3 shoul­ der Shalots 50 cts. a piece. Stanley’s folks have moved 3 or 4 loads of goods today with 2 teams. Leta and Lora here. Estella McDonald here to see how Jennie Holcomb was. She said that she was worse. Dr. Hyde went down there tonight. Mrs. Cahill came down here and brought my grey flannel dress and I tried it on. I gave her a basket of my sweet apples. I went with her to the store after my mail. Then tonight my Sarah Johnson came here. Wednesday, Dec. 2 It snowed a few flakes but pleasant all day. Dock brought Nettie down this morning and Opal and Rankin, we went down town after we got Rankin to sleep. I went to Mrs. Temples’ and got 1 1/2 yds. of grey flannel 53 cts. and I got 2 quarts of oysters 60 cts. and 50 cts. of beefstake of Mr. Drummond, 25 cts. of candy of Morris and 15 cts. worth of peanuts of George Kern and I sent Lora to Det Blackman’s for 25 cts. worth of crackers and I got a 4 quart tin pail to Cairns’ for Nettie 12 cts. and I got tonight to Temples 1 1/2 yds. of Holland Curtain cloth to make Rankin and Opal each a book to paste pictures in. Nettie and children staid with me all night. I took my watch to Cairns to have a hand put on it, an hour hand and a pin put on Birdie’s pin. Det Blackman gave me a little box. We had oysters for supper. Nettie is making the 2 books to night. Abe Felder here and paid me his note of 7 dollars. Prayer meeting at the Baptist Chapel tonight. Nina Brandstetter here today. Thursday, Dec. 3 It snowed a little last night and is pleasant today. Dr. Hyde here. He said Nettie could stay here tonight again. So Nettie and I, we cut out Opal’s doll’s dress and sewed on it some. It is silk 50 cts. a y&. Then Nettie, Opal, Rankin and I, we went to the school house a little while. Estella McDonald is the teacher. Mary Ann Mosier and May Tinker and Mrs. Catharine Hart and Mrs. Susan Mosier here and a Coleman girl here. Then I went uptown tonight and got Birdie’s pin that Charley Richie fixed 10 cts. and my watch that he put a new hour hand on and cleaned. It cost me one dollar fifteen cents and I got a tile for Leta and Lora for them to give to Nettie for Christmas 15 cts. Dr. Hyde here tonight a few minutes. He is going to see Jennie Holcomb. Mrs. Horace Easton is very sick with cancer in her stomach. Will Armstrong here and picked the rotten apples out from my apples in the cellar. He charged me 25 cts. I paid him for it. Friday, Dec. 4 It snowed last night and I cleaned the walks all off clean. Nettie, Rankin, Opal, Lora and Leta here all day. Nettie, Rankin, Opal and I went down to the stores. Nettie got some stuff to the stores. I got 10 cts. worth of ginger snaps to Cairns for the children. Nettie went and got some saw dust to John Cairns’ ice house to put in some cushions. Orra Storms is real bad. Lilly Parker is real sick. Walter Parker’s girl with typhoid fever. Birdie and Frances here a little while. They was to Mrs. Cahill’s all day. She cut out Birdie’s new dress and Frances had to try hers on. They both ate to Mrs. Cahills. George put old Jerry in my bam. Then he went home. Dr Hyde stopped in and got Nettie’s clean clothes and her butter bowl and took a lot of her things home. Then long after dark he stopped for Nettie. Lora and Rankin and Leta rode home with Dell Jones. She went by Dock’s and Opal staid with Iva and I all night... She sent for her Christian Herald and my book and a book for George Melau. “Home Life Made Beautiful” by Margaret Sangster. Dr. Hyde gone to see George Mullen. He is sick. The boy said I put 6 pails of water on my house plants today. Saturday, Dec. 5 Lora Hyde’s birthday 8 years. It is nice today. Little Opal Hyde is here with Iva and I. there is lots of wood and hay a going by. Mrs. Carpenter had 2 loads of wood come by John Earl. Iva Donivon is mopping. Dr. McLeay is to Orra Storms today to see her. He is there every day and some days 2 or 3 times. She is real bad. I cracked a lot of nuts for Opal Hyde, my little granddaughter. Dr. Hyde came in a minute and left some sweet milk for Opal and some clean clothes. Then he has gone to see his sick folks. Mrs. Minerva Wilcox here and Lenard Livingstone here to see about his pension papers. Lots of soldiers today to get their papers fixed and lots here yesterday to get their papers fixed out to John Cairns’. Opal and I went after the mail. I got Opal Hyde 10 cts. worth of candy. Florence Coleman went today to Albert Storms to work. Mrs. Asher Stanley finished moving yesterday. Their hogs and cattle and family to the Stanley farm in Orangeville. Dr. Uriah Upjohn was the father of 12 chil­ dren, inventor of the friable pill. Uriah was a leader in the medical community in Gull Prairie and Kalamazoo. He died at age 87 and is buried in Kalamazoo. (To be continued) * State News Roundup Volunteers still needed for cleanup in southeast Michigan A final push is being made to procure vol­ unteers to help southeast Michigan flood vic­ tims clean up their homes from the Aug. 11 torrential rain and flooding. Volunteers can sign up at semichiganflood.givegab.com or by calling 211. Volunteer opportunities are divided into geo­ graphical regions within Southeast Michigan. Once registered, volunteers will be connected to a group will assist in determining the date, time and location of cleanup efforts. Two-hundred homes are still on a high-pri­ ority list for residents who have requested vol­ unteer assistance, the Michigan Community Service Commission announced Tuesday. “More than three months after the flood, we are finding basements that are still damp and in bad shape,” said Ginna Holmes, exec­ utive director of the MCSC. “This damage can’t typically be seen on the outside, but many residents are still in desperate need of assistance. We are asking for any and all vol­ unteers to give a few hours of time to help their neighbors.” Volunteers are needed to assist with cleanup, muck-out (removing dirt, water, sewage, sand) and removal of damaged and contaminated household goods. Volunteers should be able to handle manual labor, be pre­ pared to get dirty and be ready to handle items that have come in contact with flood water, mold and sewage. MCSC also is looking for residents who are able to provide food for volunteers. Those interested in donating food may also register at semichiganflood.givegab.com or by calling 211. For more information on volunteer oppor­ tunities or the MCSC’s role in the cleanup, email Jason Alexander, MCSC communica­ tions specialist, alexanderj9@Michigan.gov; or call 517-335-3407 or 517-896-2570. Governor completes fourth trade mission to China Gov. Rick Snyder has completed a week­ long trade mission, visiting business and gov­ ernment leaders in five cities in China. He expressed confidence that the trip, his fourth in four years, will lead to significant opportu­ nities for Michigan businesses and more jobs for Michigan residents. “In the globally interconnected world of today, China offers extraordinary opportuni­ ties for Michigan companies to grow,” Snyder said. “The nine Michigan businesses that par­ ticipated in the trade mission found potential new markets, distributorships and other busi­ ness partnerships. The Chinese companies and government officials we met with are eager to seek greater cooperation with Michigan.” Snyder met with top executives from numerous Chinese companies in meetings, business receptions and roundtable discus­ sions, along with government officials in Beijing, Shenyang, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Hangzhou. He hosted tourism forums to promote Pure Michigan as a travel destination to Chinese media and tour operators. He also participated in forums with auto and business reporters to address Michigan’s economic recovery and Detroit’s exit from bankruptcy. Snyder also joined the signing of two major memorandums of understanding. One was between the Michigan Automotive Office and Chinese Association of Automotive Manufacturers to formally deepen the partner­ ship and strengthen future collaboration between the two organizations. The other was between the state’s auto office and the Chinese organization that conducts a U.S.-China Automotive Forum both at the North America International Auto Show and the annual, alter­ nating Shanghai/Beijing Auto Show. A traditional practice when visiting foreign government officials is the exchange of gifts that represent their respective homelands. While in China, Snyder presented gifts of 2011 Gamay Noir Reserve wine from Chateau Grand Traverse — which currently exports its wines to China — and handmade wine boxes made of Michigan birdseye maple crafted by Mikutowski Woodworking in Menominee. The mission covered nearly 18,000 miles, including 4,000 miles traveled within China. The mission is Snyder’s fourth to China and his administration’s 11th overall investment mission since taking office. Since Snyder’s first trip to Asia as governor in 2011, Michigan as received more than $1 billion in new business investment from China, Japan and Korea. DHS asks to reclaim control of child welfare system Great strides made in improving the state’s child welfare system over the past four years mean Michigan should regain complete con­ trol of the system, the state Department of Human Services said in a court filing Tuesday. The department filed a motion in U.S. District Court’s Eastern District of Michigan seeking to dissolve a modified settlement agreement. That 2011 agreement — which came after a 2006 lawsuit against the state — provides for federal monitors to oversee Michigan’s child welfare system, which deals with abuse and neglect complaints, foster care and adoption. The Department of Human Services notes in the filing that Michigan has met or sub­ stantially complied with 165 of 211 goals in the agreement. That systemic and substantial progress demonstrates that the constitutional rights of plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuit are no longer being violated — which under a U.S. Supreme Court opinion means federal monitoring should not continue. “Protecting vulnerable children is our top priority,” DHS Director Maura Corrigan said. “We have made tremendous progress in the last four years — as evidenced by our com­ pliance with the modified settlement agree­ ment goals. It’s time for the state child wel­ fare experts who know how to best meet the needs of Michigan’s children to have the free­ dom to make the decisions. There is no longer constitutional justification for the class action child welfare litigation to continue.” Ending federal oversight would free up $1.6 million annually that DHS spends on the court-appointed monitors, so those dollars could be spent on helping Michigan’s vulner­ able children, Corrigan said. For example, DHS could use the money to expand Family Reunification Program servic­ es statewide to avoid foster care placements, nearly double the number of families served by an abuse and neglect prevention program or expand efforts to improve the quality of parent visitations with children in foster care. During a September court hearing, the attorney for Children’s Rights, the advocacy group that filed the lawsuit, praised Corrigan for progress under her leadership since being appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder in 2011. In Tuesday’s motion, DHS attorney John Bursch said the progress represents lasting structural reform to the state’s child welfare system. “The Department has made significant changes to the way it administers Michigan’s child welfare system, a system that has taken a dramatic turn for the better,” Bursch wrote in the filing. “Accordingly, it is time for the federal courts to once again allow the system to stand on its own two feet.” If the court does not set aside the modified settlement agreement, it should at minimum eliminate federal monitoring of completed goals, Bursch wrote in the filing. For more information on DHS, visit www.michigan.gov/dhs. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 517 The undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Hastings, Michigan, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 517 TO AMEND CHAPTER 38 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 38-120 REGARDING ABANDONED, UNATTENDED, OR DISCARDED REFRIGERATORS AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings at a regular meeting on the 24th day of November 2014. A complete copy of this Ordinance is available for review at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 East State Street, Hastings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Thomas E. Emery 77591153 City Clerk I NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from volunteers to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: Agricultural Promotion Board, (3 Agricultural Interest positions and 1 Natural Resource Conservation position and 1 Real Estate or Development interest position) Animal Shelter Advisory Board (4 Citizen at Large positions) Building Authority ( 1 position) Central Dispatch Administrative Board (1 Citizen at Large position) Charlton Park Village & Museum Board (5 Citizen at Large positions) Commission on Aging (4 positions) Community Corrections Advisory Board (1 Communications Media position & 1 Citizen at Large) Community Mental Health Authority Board (1 position, partial term) Hastings Citv/Barry County Airport Commission (1 Citizen at Large position) Parks & Recreation Board (1 Citizen at Large position) Road Commission (1 position) Solid Waste Oversight Committee (1 General public and 1 Solid Waste Industry position) Tax Allocation Board (1 Citizen at Large position) Veteran’s Affairs Committee (1 position, must be a veteran) Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Office, 3r^ floor of the Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings; or www.barrycounty.org; and must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Contact 269-945-1284 for more information. < 06855328 See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. d Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 10 — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — The Hastings Banner BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Trios Team Turkey 35-21; X-Women 34.5-17.5; Shirlee’s Grands 32-24; Sue’s Team 32-24; Look Insurance 26-30; Mexion Connexion 25-31; 2 Guys and a Lady 25-27; Animal House 23.5-32.5; Moore Cubed 23-33; Coleman Agency 20-36. High Game - Derek 258; Kwinton 233; Devin M. 226. High Series - Derek 629; Derrick M. 613; Kwinton 596. Wednesday Mixed Boniface Construction 39-13; Court Side 33-19; Huver’s Auto Recycling 29.5-22.5; Brush Works Painting 23.5-28.5; Eye & ENT 23-29. Good Games and Series Women - K. Plett 170-426; S. Beebe 156; J. Rice 166; L. Elliston 188-510; E. Ulrich 168. Good Games and Series Men - R. Boniface 171; M. Camell 173. Senior Citizens Rosie’s 38-14; Evie’s Devils 35.5-16.5; Just Having Fun 33-19; Butterfingers 29.5­ 22.5; Pin Seekers 29-23; Jan’s Team 28-24; Has Beens 24-28; Sun Risers 23.5-28.5; King Pins 23-29; M&M’s 22.5-29.5; Early Risers 17-35. Good Games and Series Women - J. Madden 164; F. Bell 193; D. Larsen 157-450; Y. Markley 145-401; R. Murphy 163-447; M. Kingsley 101; N. Frost 154-416; J. Shurlow 151-439. Good Games and Series Men - W. Madden 184; B. Keeler 181; R. Walker 168­ 416; D. Kiersey 186; G. Yoder 176; K. Schantz 161-445; G. Bennett 168-453; B. Terry 208; M. Camell 168-457; R. Boniface 177; H. Gibson 143-382; L. Dunn 168-480; R. McDonald 228-626. Monday Mixerettes Nashville Chiropractic 36-16; Dewey’s Auto Body 35-17; Creekside Growers 30-22; Dean’s Dolls 28-24; Kent Oil 24-28. Good Games and Series - C. Hurless 173­ 417; E. Ulrich 175; L. Elliston 184; B. Anders 145-386; S. 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The recy­ cling coordinator will work with the BCSWOC, local units of government in Barry County, non-governmental organizations, and the solid waste disposal industry to coordinate and improve ef­ forts to recover to the maxi­ mum extent possible the re­ sources available in Barry County's waste stream through source reduction, source separation, recycling and reuse. The Request for Proposals is posted online at www.barrycounty.org and available at the Carry-Eaton District Health Department, 330 West Woodland Ave­ nue, Hastings, Michigan. Proposals must be submitted to the Health Department by 5:00 p.m. on December’ 9, 2014. EURO MOUNTS: PLA­ QUES available starting at $10.00‘, (269)948-7921. Crooked Creek Woodwork­ ing. HASTINGS 4 GOODRICH QUALITY THEATERS PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this news­ paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli­ gion, sex,1 handicap, familial status, national origin, age or martial status, or an intention to make any such prefer­ ence. limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. 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Women’s Good Games and Series - K. Becker 181-506; C. Garcia 174-439; S. VanDenBurg 190; E. Bixler 119. Men’s Good Games and Series - B. Rentz 208-572; E. Garcia 200-547; DK McKee 232; J. Shoebridge 173; W. Case 158; B. Heath 156; S. Jewell 152; C. Gulch 210. LEGAL NOTICES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela J. Wilson, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 5, 2006, and recorded on January 5, 2007 in instru­ ment 1174688, and modified by Affidavit or Order executed on November 5, 2013 and recorded on November 18, 2013 in instrument 2013-013766, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Five and 21/100 Dollars ($91,665.21). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 18, 2014. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Meadow Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in the Barry County Register of Deeds Office, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such - e . ... If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 20, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #446295F01 (11-20)( 12-11) 77590931 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gloria Treadwell, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2006, and recorded on February 13, 2006 in instrument 1160088, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven and 14/100 Dollars ($108,327.14). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2015. Said premises are situated in Township of Assyria, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the West 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7, Town 1 North, Range 7 West, thence South along the East line of said West 1/2 of the Northwest frac­ tional 1/4 a distance 396.00 feet; thence West par­ allel with the North line of said section 7 a distance of 220.00 feet; thence North parallel with said East line of the West 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4, a distance of 396.00 feet to said North section line; thence East along said^North section line 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to thp mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: December 4, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #446100F01 (12-04) (12-25) 77591321 Police cite seven clerks for selling alcohol to a minor Seven clerks in seven different locations throughout the county were cited by Barry County Sheriff’s deputies for selling alco­ hol to a minor. Over several weeks, sheriff’s detectives worked with a minor to test locations throughout the county. Between late October and late November, detectives issued seven citations to seven different store clerks for selling the alcohol illegally. A minor was sent into the store to pur­ chase the alcohol. In all cases, the minor showed a valid Michigan driver’s license clearly showing an age younger than 21 years old. Locations where clerks were cited for selling the alcohol were in the 6000 block of Marsh Road in Shelbyville; the 11000 block of Gun Lake Road, Middleville; the 9000 block of Cedar Creek Road, Delton; the 8000 block of Bedford Road, Dowling; the 5000 block of Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville; the 13000 block of Banfield Road, Dowling; and the 1700 block of South M-37, Hastings. In some cases, detectives noted the clerk failed to check identification at all, and in other cases, the clerk checked the identifi­ cation, but sold the alcohol to the minor anyway, possibly confusing the legal age for tobacco sales with the age for alcohol sales. Driver arrested after crash north of Delton Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 33-year-old Kalamazoo man after a single vehicle acci­ dent near the intersection of Norris and Mullen roads in Orangeville Township. The man was booked into the Barry County Jail, facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and possibly for possession of marijuana. Deputies were called to the accident at about 6:39 a.m. Nov. 29. When they arrived, they noticed the driver appeared to be drunk. The drivA jerIhadJa§en northbound* owNorris. Road and was traveling too fast to negotiate a right turn in the road. He want off the road and struck numerous small trees. The man ini­ tially told officers his brother was driving the vehicle and left the scene. Officers, however, did not find evidence of anyone leaving the scene nor of anyone else in the vehicle. Officers conducted field sobriety tests and a portable Breathalyzer test before making the arrest. They also discovered a small amount of marijuana in the man’s pocket. The man told officers his driver’s license was suspended. The man was booked into the Barry County Jail. Scammers continue dialing Barry County A 43-year-old Middleville woman reported suspicious calls to both her home phone and cell phone. She told sheriff’s' deputies the caller said she needed to send money to the IRS or go to jail. The caller asked her to withdraw $2,768 from her bank and then go to a CVS in Grand Rapids to send the money. The woman told sher­ iff’s deputies she received 18 calls from one number and three calls of the same nature from a separate number. Officers called one of the numbers back and were able to speak with someone with a Middle Eastern accent. Officers said the man said something about the IRS and when the offi­ cer explained who he was, the man started using obscenities. The man then told the sheriff’s deputy to send $5,000 and he will stop calling. The officer advised him to contact the sheriff’s department any time he wanted and asked him to stop calling Barry County residents. The man on the phone then again used a profanity and hung up on the officer. Police are reminding people to be cau­ tious about any caller asking for money to be wired or sent to them. Numerous com­ plaints have been registered about the attempted scam from several residents in and around Barry County. Officers remind people not to give out personal information to these callers and remind residents the IRS will not call them asking for money. Troopers investigate child safety Michigan State Police were called Nov. 30 to a home in Prairieville Township to investigate the safety of a 12-year-old child playing too close to the roadway. The child was found to be safe and in his own yard. However, a subsequent check of the adults at the address revealed a 38-year-old male resident had an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. Items reportedly taken from home in foreclosure An attorney contacted the sheriff’s department about items taken from a home in foreclosure in the 1500 block of East Bristol Road, Dowling. Items taken includ­ ed wall trim, a boiler, closet doors and an outdoor wood heater. The incident was reported Nov. 26. Hastings resident didn’t comply with ‘OSHA’ scammer A 66-year-old Hastings man reported getting a suspicious call from someone claiming to be from Air Tight Compliance. The caller was requesting permission to inspect the man’s home so he could avoid being fined by OSHA for non-compliance. The man told deputies he knows OSHA does not deal with individuals and their homes and did not give the caller any infor­ mation, but wanted a report filed. Officers are reminding residents to be careful of any suspicious calls and not to give out person­ al information if they are uncertain about the caller. The incident was reported Nov. 15. Nashville woman reports break-in to shed A 60-year-old Nashville woman reported a break-in to a shed on her property on Thomapple Lake Road. The incident was reported about 9 p.m. Nov. 24. The woman told deputies she heard noises outside of her home, but did not see anyone. She found the shed doors, which she said were padlocked,.,opened,and the,p.4dlpck miss­ ing. A box of antique dishes was reported­ ly missing. Traffic stop leads to arrest A traffic stop by Michigan State Police Nov. 30 led to the arrest of the driver. The vehicle was stopped in Rutland Township for having a defective headlight. The offi­ cer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and the 26-year-old Hastings driver was arrested after further investigation. He was booked into the Barry County Jail. Couple caught trying to give hot gifts A 31-year-old Hastings woman and 33year-old Hastings man were detained at Walmart after allegedly trying to steal items from the store Nov. 28. Officers were called to the store in Hastings about 7:30 p.m. A store security officer reported the woman placed several items in a large diaper bag and then left the store without paying for them. The man also reportedly placed items in the bag. The woman told officers she lost her job and felt desperate to give her children Christmas gifts. Items taken included several toys, Legos, a video game, and boys’ clothing. The items totaled $162. Information was sent to the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office for possible charges. State Police get scam call complaint from resident On Nov. 26 troopers from the Michigan State Police Hastings detachment investi­ gated a report of a subject identifying him­ self as an IRS agent claiming money was owed to the IRS, The Barry County com­ plainant told officers the subject indicated he owed $6,400 for a lawsuit and even pro­ vided a reference number along with a tele­ phone number (206-866-5660). When the complainant asked why he hadn’t received any mail regarding this alleged lawsuit, the subject hung up. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — Page 11 Ethics board agrees with reprimand, firing of local MDOT employees by Constance Cheeseman Staff Writer An ethics board has agreed with a decision made last month by the state’s human resources department to terminate a state employee working in the local Michigan Department of Transportation garage and to suspend an hourly employee for their roles in a free firewood arrangement. Both employees’ participated in and accepted free firewood from Integrity Tree Service. Integrity is the contract company hired by the state to cut and to dispose of downed trees and wood on public roads. Officials learned via written complaint that the tree trimming contractor was delivering free firewood to the homes of MDOT employees. An internal investigation of Timothy Easey, an MDOT worker at the Hastings garage, prompted by a complaint filed by co­ worker Thomas Peck, resulted in Easey being reprimanded for violating state ethics stan­ dards and suspended for two weeks without pay and placed on a two-year probation. Easey had been observed accepting firewood deliveries to his home from Integrity Tree Service. Easey could not be reached for comment by the Banner, but public reports of the ethics hearing held Thursday, Nov. 20, states that Easey had been given permission by his Hastings garage supervisor, Brian Peets. Peets was fired Nov. 10 by the state human resources office. Integrity Tree Service, contracted by the state, has been notified by a stop order from MDOT from performing any more work for the department until an audit of the compa­ ny’s contract work had been completed. The wood from removed trees is technical­ ly owned by Integrity Tree Service after it is cut, according to an article posted on the Michigan Media Website, MLive.com on Nov. 22. The cost of the service includes dis­ posal of the wood. In a statement posted on the website Integrity Tree Services co-owner Shane Herrema said the company did nothing unethical and is confident the company will be fully cleared. Herrema said the wood does­ n’t have any value to the company and that they do not sell the wood, but give it away to people who want it. According to the State of Michigan State Ethics Act, 196 of 1973, Standards of Conduct for Public Officers and Employees, employee ethics does not allow state employ­ ees to accept gifts that could tend to influence “the manner in which the public officer or employee or another public officer or employee performs r^fifiOl Muties.” The board considered the free wood to state employees a gift. Results of the ethics review were reported by Michigan Human Resources Director Todd White. According to public records, the ethics board reviewed a complaint filed by Peck, who initially exposed that the activity was occurring. That initial complaint resulted 1 “We feel that we were very responsive and thorough in our investi­ gation and in the deci- : sions that came out of that, and that we were fair in the disciple that was meted out. And we’re pleased that the j ethics commission agreed.” Jeff Cranson, MDOT’s Director of Communications \ in an internal investigation that resulted in the termination of Peets and the subsequent twoweek suspension of Easey. Also reported by White was the retirement of Southwest Region Maintenance Superintendent Richard Hassenzahl, who retired as part of a settlement deal after being investigated by MDOT’s Human Resources Office for his compliance with the activity. Comments by MDOT’s Director of Communications, Jeff Cranson, added, “We feel that we were very responsive and thor­ ough in our investigation and in the decisions that came out of that, and that we were fair in the disciple that was meted out. And we’re pleased that the ethics commission agreed.” When asked whether the MDOT is pursu­ ing additional investigations into more employees in this area (Southwest Region) and whether multiple disciplinary actions would be forthcoming, Cranson replied, “Unless something new comes to light, no, there is no ongoing investigation. MDOT officials feel they dealt with the employees sternly but fairly and the ethics panel agreed.” Inquiry as to whether Peets would be eligi­ ble to work for the state in the future, Cranson said, “Mr. Peets has a filed a grievance regarding the results of the internal investiga­ tion and the results of that grievance will give answer to the question of future State employment.” The positions vacated by Peets and Hassenzahl remainuiifilledaccording-toNick Schirripa, communications representative for MDOT’s Southwest Region. “They will be filled through the normal application process available at the Michigan Civil Service Commission website, www. www. michigan. go v/mdcs, ” stated Schirripa. State Police reports decrease in Thanksgiving traffic fatalities The Michigan State Police Tuesday announced the results of preliminary reports that indicate three people lost their lives in three traffic crashes during the 2014 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. This is a sig­ nificant decrease from 12 deaths that occurred in-11 traffic crashes during the 2013 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Of the three deaths, one was a pedestrian, one was a vehicle driver and one was a vehi­ cle passenger. Alcohol use was a known fac­ tor in one of the crashes. “These numbers, which reflect those fatal­ ities reported to the MSP as of 9 a.m. today, represent a 75 percent reduction in traffic fatalities from this same five-day period last year,” said Capt. Kari Kusmierz, commander of the MSP Training Division, Tuesday. “We are thankful for this reduction in fatalities, but even one traffic death is too many.” As part of Operation CARE ^Combined Accident Reduction Effort), MSP troopers utilized federal traffic safety funds coordinat­ ed by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning to conduct high-visibility enforce­ ment focusing on impaired driving, seat belt Keep your friends and relatives INFORMED! Send them The BANNER To subscribe, call us at... 269-945-9554 use, careless driving and speeding from Nov. 26 to 30. The effort also was supported by the “Give thanks. Drive safely” public awareness cam­ paign that included illustrations of traditional Thanksgiving items to create a connection between driving safely and enjoying the holi­ day. Operation CARE is a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing traffic crashes and fatalities on highways across the country. It began in 1977 as a collaborative effort between the MSP and the Indiana State Police. Today Operation CARE is one of the nation’s longest running traffic safety initiatives and includes state and highway patrol agencies from all 50 states, as well as some American territories and Canadian provinces. The 2014 Thanksgiving holiday weekend ran from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. I FCrAI NfYHCFQ SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by SHANNON L COADY, MARRIED and CHRISTO­ PHER L. ROGERS, to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Mortgagee, dated February 6, 2013, and recorded on February 14, 2013, in Document No. 2013­ 001754, and assigned by said mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and Seventy-Eight Cents ($141,788.78), including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 8, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION 12, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION 578.34 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE 157.50 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SHULTZ DRIVE; THENCE NORTH NO DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST LINE 273.63 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST 157.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST, 273.63 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE EASEMENT DESCRIBED BELOW: EASEMENT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION 12, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION; 699.81 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST 759.11 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST 116.25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 875.21 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST 538.31 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST 66.05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. ALSO, AN UNDIVIDED 1 I 5 INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: COMMENC­ ING AT THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SEC­ TION 12, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, AND "RUNN1NGFTHENCE ‘ WEST LINE OF SECTION 12, 1445 FEET FOR THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH ALONG SAID LINE TO THE SHORE OF FAIR LAKE, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SHORE OF LAKE TO A POINT WHICH IS 50 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 12; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST SECTION LINE TO CENTER OF ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CENTER OF ROAD TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE SOUTH­ WESTERLY 33 FEET TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHER ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES ONLY. (INTENDING TO DESCRIBED THE WEST 50 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12 LYING SOUTH OF FAIR LAKE AND NORTHERLY OF CENTER LINE OF EXISTING ROAD, SHULTZ DRIVE). The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Nationstar Mortgage LLC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 NM.002794 FHLMC (11 -27)(12-18) IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ 1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Gale Kasper, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.., as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC , its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2012 and recorded August 10, 2012 in Instrument Number 2012-003130, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Live Well Financial Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-One and 80/100 Dollars ($41,991.80) including interest at 2.654% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County., Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 18, 2014. Said premises are located in the City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Dekema's Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 33, Barry County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mort­ gagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: November 20, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-016785 (11-20)(12-11) 06855323 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by KELLIE R. FLYNN, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes- . sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 19, 2008, and recorded on January 6, 2009, in Document No. 20090106-0000120, and assigned by said mortgagee to CITI MO RTGXGCT" INC:,"'as ‘ assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($136,325.72), including inter­ est at 4.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 8, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 11, HILLTOP ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 74. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, (under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 CIT.000944 FHA (12-04)(12-25) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW SEALED BID Pursuant to provisions in MCL 211.7cc(19) and MCL 211.7b under P.A. 161 of 2013 the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the office of the Assessor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, to correct qualified errors and to consider appeals related to Principal Residence Exemptions, Qualified Agricultural and Poverty Exemptions. Dennis McKelvey, Assessor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2194 AUCTION The Township of Prairieville will be accepting sealed bids on items and material found in the house recently pur­ chased by the township. The house is located directly to the north of the township hall and only includes items pertaining to the house. The house will be available for inspection on December 8,2014 from 10AM to 12Noon and 3PM to 5PM. Bids will be due to the township by 5PM on December 15, 2014. All sealed bids should be sent to the Prairieville Township, 10115 S. Norris Road, Delton, MI, 49046, attention Supervisor Jim Stoneburner. 77591086 If you have any questions, please contact Supervisor Stoneburner at (269) 623-5175. 77591083 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate FILE NO. 14026826-DE Estate of Alice E. Rockwell. Date of Birth: March 5, 1927. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Alice E. Rockwell, died October 26, 2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Harlan A. Gates and Duane G. Rockwell, Jr., personal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court Street, Ste. 302, Hastings, Michigan 49058 and the personal repre­ sentative within 4 months after the date of publica­ tion of this notice. Date: November 14, 2014 Law Weathers Stephanie S. Fekkes P43549 150 W. Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-1921 Harlan A. Gates 826 N. English Braidwood, IL 60408 and Duane G. Rockwell, Jr. 7771 Hooper Strait Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46236 77591280 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, PC., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MATTHEW A. NORTON, A SINGLE MAN and JESSICA D. LAWLESS, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FKA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F.A., Mortgagee, dated August 16, 2007, and recorded on August 20, 2007, in Document No. 20070820­ 0001083, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Seventy-Three Cents ($48,493.73), including interest at 7.375% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on December 11, 2014 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Lots 14, 15 and 16 of INNOVATION SUBDIVISION according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, page 21 of Barry .County Records. The Tedfempt^^enod sTTalTbeBYnohthsfrorh the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the’Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, PC. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002785 FHLMC (11 -13)(12-04) 77590915 77591326 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1725 West M-43 Highway, P.O. Box 158, Hastings, MI 49058, until 10:00 A.M. Tuesday December 9, 2014 for the follow­ ing items. Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address or at our web site at barrycrc.org Grass Seed Scraper Blades Cleaning Supplies Traffic Control Signs Erosion Control Nuts & Bolts The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Frank M. Fiala Chairman David D. Solmes Member D. David-Dykstra Member 77590988 �Page 12 — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — The Hastings Banner Freshman Mohn joins big sister and dad on DK varsity by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Until last week there were only two Mohns on the Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basket­ ball team. Now there are three, and mom in the stands makes four. With senior guard Autumn Russell finish­ ing off a fall soccer season and one JV call-up deciding she’d like to get a few more minutes on the JV roster Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn made the decision to add his freshman daughter Samantha Mohn to fill out the varsity roster. Senior Kristen Mohn returns to lead the Panthers on the floor. She is one of four returning starters for the Panther team from last year’s squad which went 6-14 during the regular season. Mohn was honorable mention all-state last year as her team’s leading scorer and rebounder. Senior guard Libby Parker and junior guard Lindsey VanderVeen return to the back­ court, and junior forward Morgan Champion is back in the post for the Panthers. Champion was the team’s number two rebounder and number three scorer last year. Coach Mohn said his team will be looking for some more scoring from Champion and VanderVeen this winter, as they try to fill the offensive void left by four-year varsity player Sarah Rendon who graduated last spring. “Both are very capable, and we look for­ ward to watching them improve throughout the year,” said coach Mohn. Samantha isn’t the only youngster up on the varsity. Forward Brittnee Martin joins the varsity for her sophomore season. The Panthers opened the season with a 37­ 34 loss at home to Allegan Tuesday and will start KVA play Friday at Hackett Catholic Central. Delton’s girls won’t be home again until a Dec. 16 meeting with Kalamazoo Christian. Coach Mohn said he expects Parchment and Schoolcraft to be the top teams in the final season of KVA action, with GalesburgAugusta not far behind. Delton’s girls head to Hastings for a non­ conference clash Tuesday then will be at Constantine Dec. 12. The 2014-15 Delton Kellogg varsity girls’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Lindsey VanderVeen, Ashley Trantham, Laya Newland, Danielle Cole, Libby Parker, Kristen Mohn, (back) trainer Woody Dahl, head coach Mike Mohn, Delaney Couroupis, Morgan Champion, Angellica Washington, Kelsi Kienitz, Brittnee Martin and coach Mike Powell. Missing from photo are Autumn Russell and Samantha Mohn. (Photo by Mike Wertman) First KVA contest a big one for Delton wrestlers by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Panthers will find out very quickly if they can be better than third in the final sea­ son of Kalamazoo Valley Association wrestling. Delton Kellogg’s varsity wrestling team opens the KVA season against perennial league powers Constantine and Schoolcraft at the league quad hosted by Comstock High School Dec. 17. “Our dual meets are always a challenge, they’re always a battle,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips of his team’s meet­ ings with the Falcons and Eagles. “I think we should be quite competitive.” / “The league will sort out pretty quick right there.” The Panthers were third behind the Falcons and Eagles in each of the past three seasons. Delton Kellogg was 16-9 overall a year ago, and Phillips said he has most of his line-up coming back. The group is led by 160-pounder Jake Reed, 152-pounder Cam Hudson and 145pounder Brogan Smith, all of whom were regional qualifiers last season. Hudson was a district champion. “For the last couple years we’ve been pret­ ty young, we’ve had a lot of freshmen and a lot of sophomores in our line-up,” Phillips said. “It looks like we’ll probably only have a couple freshmen in our line-up and even those freshmen have experience wrestling at higher levels. The experience will be nice. It’ll be a real benefit for us.” The group of freshmen who could con­ tribute includes Tyden Ferris. CHAPPLE (Io REALTY INC. 118 E. Orchard, Delton 269-623-4058 “He is a 215-pound freshman and he’s got a lot of promise, been wrestling all summer,” said Phillips. Senior Mike Ford, who wrestled as a fresh­ man and in middle school is another key addi­ tion to the program, getting the chance to fill the 189-pound slot in the line-up. “He looks good in the practice room. It’s starting to come back to him,” Phillips said. “He looks good. He’s a big strong kid, which is pretty nice. He’ll be a 189-pounder. He’s going to have to battle though because I’ve got a couple sophomores that have their eye on that spot.” The Panthers start the season at the Caledonia Quad Wednesday, Dec. 10, then host their own DK Invitational Dec. 13. That doesn’t give them a lot of time to prep for their big conference opening quad, and Phillips isn’t sure that every one on his team will settle into their proper weight classes until before the season is half over. Delton Kellogg is only scheduled to wres­ tle on its home mats twice during the regular season, at its invitational a week from Saturday and again when it hosts Comstock for a league dual Jan. 28. The 2014-15 Delton Kellogg varsity wrestling team. Team members are (front from left) Robby Madden, Foster Shafer, Jacob Howard, Jacob Bever, Andrew Kapteyn, Trent Aukerman, Curtis Meinke, Matt Yonkers, (middle row) Mark Sherman, Jacob Reed, Brogan Smith, Cameron Hudson, Christian Kapteyn, Malcomb Rogers, Taylor Stevens, coach Brett Bissett, (back) coach Rollie Ferris, Hunter Vershoof, Blake Mast, Lane Homister, Tyden Ferris, Mike Ford, Shawn McCandlish, Wyatt Mast and head coach Dan Phillips. Missing from photo are Cody Reed, Chance Stevens and coach Brian Tyner. 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Some tournaments may also host bake sales, and cash donations toward the charity will also be accepted. Each team/bar from the B&K Women’s Pool League is in a friendly competition to see ' which can raise the most money. For more information, please contact Heather Smith at 269-953-3635. The schedule of hosts is as follows: Blarney Stone in Hastings on Nov. 22; Reds in Middleville Dec. 6; Olde Towne in Hastings Jan. 17; Blarney Stone Feb. 7; Shamrock in Freeport Feb. 21; and back at Olde Towne March 7. > �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — Page 13 Cheer team will go for fourth straight league title by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Seniors Riley Smith has helped the Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team to three consecutive Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference champi­ onships. Fellow senior Emmalea Wooden has been around for the last two of those. They’ll try and lead the program to its fourth consecutive conference championship . this winter, with the help of just seven class­ mates. “I am excited for the season,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Zoe Reynolds, who is in her ninth season leading the varsity. “We might be small in numbers, but we are big in heart.” There are just nine girls on the varsity ros­ ter this season. That includes Smith, a main base who is entering her fourth season on the varsity. Wooden is in her third year on the varsity, and returns as a back spot. The other two returnee’s from last year’s SMCCC Championship team are junior main base Hannah McNett and sophomore flyer/tumbler Ambrosia McManus. They’re joined this season by freshman flyer/tumbler Leslie St. Onge, freshman side base Molly Gray, freshman back spot Gena Belew, and side bases Allie Steele (a junior) and Alicia Lindsey (a senior). Reynolds said it could be a challenge to get everyone up to the level they need to be at to be successful at the varsity level, but the Panthers are expecting good things. “This season we are going to be very strong with stunting,” Reynolds said. It should be a great round three year for DK.” The Panthers will be battling Bangor, Bronson and White Pigeon for a top spot in the SMCCC once again and the league has added members Lake Michigan Catholic, Parchment, Comstock and Buchanan this sea­ son. The league gets together for the first time Jan. 7, at White Pigeon. Delton Kellogg opens its year Saturday at Plainwell. The Panthers will be on their home mats twice this season, Jan. 3 when they host the Delton Invitational and when they host the SMCCC Finals Feb. 14. The 2014-15 Delton Kellogg varsity competitive cheer team. Team members are (front form left) Emmalea Wooden, Riley Smith, (middle row) Ambrosia McManus, Hannah McNett, Alicia Lindsey, Molly Gray, (back) Jordan Kapteyn, coach Zoe Reynolds, Gena Belew. (Photo by Mike Wertman) New coach looking to improve team’s toughness by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Paul Blacken has traded the stresses of being the Delton Kellogg Schools superin­ tendent for the stresses of being the Delton Kellogg varsity boys’ basketball coach. He has a pretty good group to help him ease back into coaching after being away from the sideline since the late 1980s. The group of returnees includes senior for­ wards Gary Egelkraut, Landon Grizzle and Leighton Tobias, senior guard Lucas Hansen, junior guard Noah Leinaar and sophomore Cogan McCoy. Grizzle averaged 7.8 points and 3.1 steals per game last winter and was named honor­ able mention all-conference in the KVA this winter. The group of varsity newcomers is led by junior center Zack Cooper, a transfer into the program, It’ll also be the first varsity season for a group of seniors that includes forward Cole Mabie, guard Nolan Shockley and for­ ward Chase Herzog. Also up to the varsity this winter are junior forwards Zeb Culbert and Alex Wilfong, jun­ ior guard Cole Leinaar and sophomore guard Eddie Jones. Blacken thinks his team should be able to score points, but his guys are going to have to work on their strength and toughness to be competitive in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. “I am getting to know the team, and them me,” Blacken said. “Practices have been good.” The Panthers open up the year with a non­ conference contest against Hastings Tuesday in Delton, then start the Kalamazoo Valley Association season at Constantine Dec. 12. The boys’ will play the second game dur­ ing Friday night double headers all season long in the KVA this winter. After the game with Hastings, the Panthers won’t be home again until a Jan. 13 meeting with Schoolcraft, which will likely be one of the top teams in the KVA again, along with Hackett, .Constantine and Kalamazoo Christian. “The whole league is tough,” said Blacken. “We want to compete every night, get tougher physically and mentally as the season progresses. We want to contend in the KVA,” said Blacken of his team’s goals. PANTHERS, continued from page 16 The 2014-15 Delton kellogg varsity boys’ basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Cole Mabie, Eddie Jones, Noah Leinaar, Leighton Tobias, Cole Leinaar, Nolan Shockley, Cogan McCoy, (back) manager Brandon Shepard, trainer Woodrow Dahl, Lucas Hansen, Landon Grizzle, Zack Cooper, Gary Egelkraut, Chase Herzog, Zeb Culbert and head coach Paul Blacken. (Photo by Mike Wertman) TK improves pace in 2nd half of opener SAXON WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Complete online schedule at: www.hassk 12.org The Trojans picked up the pace to play a more up-tempo game at Grandville Tuesday, but it was a little too late to open the year with a victory. The Bulldog varsity girls’ basketball team pulled out a 48-42 victory over Thomapple Kellogg. / Grandville led the game 26-16 at the half. The Trojans scored 26 points on their 33 offensive possessions in the second half, helping them get the Bulldog lead down to five points with just over a minute to play. Brandi Weslow and Hana Alverson tied for the Trojan team lead with 11 points each. Sophomore Alyvia Thome chipped in seven points and senior Jenna Shoobridge had four points and eight rebounds while dealing with some first-half foul troubles. The Trojans were all pretty good on the boards. They pulled down 18 offensive rebounds as a team. TK returns to action Friday at Hamilton. THURSDAY, DEC. 4 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 4:30PM Boys Varsity Basketball Scrimmage . Home 4:30PM Boys JV Basketball Harper Creek HS Scrimmage Away 4:30PM Boys Fresh. Basketball Godwin Hghts. HS/MS Scrimmage Away 6: 00PM Girls MS Cheerleading Duncan Lake Middle School Away 4:15PM Boys 7th B Basketball 4:15PM Boys 8th B Basketball 5:00PM Boys Varsity Wrestling 5:00PM Boys JV Wrestling Ionia 5:30PM Boys 8th A Basketball 5:30PM Boys 7th A Basketball FRIDAY, DEC. 5 4: 00PM Girls Fresh. Basketball 5: 30PM Girls JV Basketball 7: 00PM Girls Varsity Basketball Mona Shores High School Grand Rapids Union HS Grand Rapids Union HS Home Home Home SATURDAY, DEC. 6 8: 00AM Boys Varsity Wrestling Lakewood Scrimmage 8:00AM Boys JV Wrestling Lakewood Scrimmage 8:00AM Boys B Team Wrestling Lakewood Scrimmage 2:00PM Boys Varsity Ice Hockey vs Holland West Ottawa Away Away Away Home MONDAY, DEC. 8 4:15PM Boys 8th A Basketball 4: 15PM Boys 7th A Basketball 5: 30PM Boys 7th B Basketball 5: 30PM Boys 8th B Basketball 6: 00PM Girls MS Cheerleading THURSDAY, DEC . 11 4: 15PM Boys 8th B Basketball Postponed vs FHC Middle School Away 5: 30PM Boys 8th. A Basketball vs FHC Middle School Away 5: 30PM Boys 7th A Basketball vs FHC Middle School Home 6: 00PM Boys Varsity Swimming South Haven High School Away 6:00PM Girls MSI Cheerleading Wyoming Junior High School Away Times and dates subject to change Home Away Away Home Away Delton Kellogg HS Delton Kellogg HS Delton Kellogg HS Delton Kellogg HS Delton Kellogg HS Delton Kellogg HS ’ Home Away Home Away Home Away advanced Orthopedic & Pain Institute PENNOCK HEALTH SERVICES 840 Cook Rd.. Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 269-945-9520 • pennockhealth-aopi.com HASTINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Contact hastingsathleticboosters@gmail.com to sponsor the schedule Delton Kellogg’s Morgan Champion (left) and Laya Newland (23) put pressure on Allegan’s Haylie Curtiss in the back-court early in the second half Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) > nationals and has been all week. One of the young ladies decided to go back to JV, so that ; left us short and I moved her up and she was| n’t planning on being on the varsity all year, but guess who is going to stay?” said coach Mohn. “She just plays so frenetic that I’ve got to slow her down. We moved her up middle of last week. She practiced with us turkey day and Saturday and Monday.” Coach Mohn was also happy with how jun; ior forward Morgan Champion responded i after some early foul trouble, and happy with forward Delaney Couroupis, a senior exchange-student from Australia who came up with some big rebounds for the Panthers. Allegan was led by Karlie Wells’ 13 points. The Tigers also got eight points from CC Cerven and seven from Scane. Delton Kellogg returns to action at Hackett Catholic Central in Kalamazoo for the Kalamazoo Valley Association opener Friday. ■" UPTO i s160 i IN REBATES ' Through December 31st. 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Rick Snyder The governor has offered a comprehensive plan that would raise the necessary $1.2 bil­ lion annually for local and state infrastructure repairs. About 60 percent of the revenue would go to counties, cities and villages for their roads and bridges. He reviewed the ini­ tiative with roundtable participants at the Auto Fixlt Body Shop on Ottawa Avenue in Grand Rapids after inspecting aging, deterio­ rating infrastructure that required installation of temporary supports under 1-196 near Broadway Avenue. “The message from every comer of our state is clear,” Snyder said in a press release issued Wednesday. “It’s time to fix the roads. Michiganders are tired of dodging potholes, whether it’s on the highway or in their neigh­ borhoods. They’re fed up with getting socked with auto repair bills because Lansing has ignored the problem for too long. . “There’s nothing Michigan can’t do, as we’ve seen these past four years. Our eco­ nomic turnaround is a model for the nation. But, to achieve our full potential, we need a modem infrastructure that keeps families safe and invites investment from job creators. Let’s stop making excuses and dragging our feet. We have a plan that’s ready to go. I am asking House members to join the Senate in approving our plan. Let’s finish the job.” The plan would result in county road com­ missions, cities and villages seeing an aver­ age funding increase of 73 percent by 2018. For example, over four years in West Michigan: • Kent County would see nearly $18 mil­ lion more in road dollars, with $7.7 million going to Grand Rapids. • Allegan County would receive an addi­ tional $5 million. • Barry County would receive an addition­ al $2.7 million. • Ionia County would receive an additional $2.7 million. • Mecosta County would receive an addi­ tional $2.3 million. • Montcalm County would receive an addi­ tional $3.2 million. * • Newaygo County would receive an addi­ tional $2.8 million. • Ottawa County would receive an addi­ tional $10 million. Crumbling roads and bridges have a signif­ icant impact on the state. An estimated 100 lives can be saved each year if Michigan improves its infrastructure, according to a 2012 analysis by The Road Information Program. In addition, one in nine bridges across Michigan is rated as “structurally defi­ cient,” which means their conditions show deterioration. Family budgets take a big hit as well, with poor roads causing an average of $539 in additional annual vehicle operating costs due to damage, tire wear and increased fuel con­ sumption, TRIP reports. In addition to saving lives and reducing auto repair bills, investing in the state’s roads and bridges would contribute to the creation of about 12,000 direct and indirect jobs. Michigan hasn’t updated its overall invest­ ment in roads since the gas tax — which cur­ rently is the primary source of revenue — was adjusted in 1997. Basic elements of the governor’s plan that recently were approved by the state Senate include: • Eliminating the current 19 cents-per-gallon gasoline tax and 15 cents-per-gallon diesel fuel tax at the pump, and instead charg­ ing a tax on gasoline wholesalers. • Increasing the wholesale tax by 2 percent each year for three years, occurring every Jan. 1. • Doubling the fines for violations of truck weight limits and dedicating half of that rev­ enue to the State Trunk Line Fund: “There’s a time for discussion and a time for action, Snyder said. “After nearly 20 years of discussion in Lansing, taxpayers deserve action. There’s no getting around it. The bill will only get bigger the longer we wait. We can pay today or pay twice as much tomor­ row. It’s time for Lansing to step up so Michigan can keep moving forward.” Gov. Snyder’s office has released a new video that illustrates the conditions of Michigan’s roads. Watch the video at http://youtu.be/FNVMtUTuWj4. Hey Kids! Don’t Miss the SATURDAY DEC 6 10AM Hastings Middle School Gym Registration starts 9:30am Sponsored by: Hasting Elks Lodge 1965 For more information, call 945-5308 77591116 Snow piles up and blows around a tractor and grain wagon parked in Hastings Township during the mid-November snowstorm. HARVEST, continued from page 1-----------can chew up lot of acres in one day,” said Mark Van Buren, executive director with the USDA for both Barry and Eaton counties. “You can harvest all through winter, and there have been times guys go into late February or even March because the fields may have been too wet or soft. The difficulty then is, if the com has snow on it, it plugs up the equipment so you have to wait for the wind to knock it off.” The risk of losing quality from the cold is another detriment, and even losing the crop to wildlife working to survive the winter. “That’s why the deer are in the com,” said Wierenga regarding the complaints of hunters. “They’re not hiding, they’re eating.” Com’s moisture content at harvest is cru­ cial, which is where the gambling talent in farmers like Wierenga play a key role. If com is harvest too early and carries moisture con­ tent of as much as 30 percent, it must be dried in a grain dryer, heated by LP gas which cuts into potential profit margin. Wait to pick com until September, Wierenga said, and the com will lose .75 to 1 percent of moisture content per day. As fall sets in, the moisture loss rate diminishes to nearly nothing in November. Wierenga said his harvest finished at 16 percent moisture con|gnt, saving him the costs of drying and of harvesting .fejgy in quality Uy late seas^^^Wvc-:.;.. That’s the betting that makes farmers true gamblers. With one eye on the crop, the other is constantly focused on price and cost. “Corn’s.at about $3.85 bushel right now,” said Van Buren. “From that, a farmer has to subtract his cost basis for seed, fertilizer, equipment. At the [local] elevator, they’ll take out the cost for the elevator to deliver it to a big shipping point like Maumee, Ohio. “The rule of thumb is that it costs a farmer about $3.50 an acre for seed, fertilizer and transportation costs. So it’s dollar bills sitting out there in the field, which means more and more they’re pushing the envelope.” Wierenga had 28 truckloads of his com shipped to Herbruck’s Egg Company in Saranac and 102 truckloads to Carbon Green BioEnergy. The ethanol plant has been a boon for farmers given its proximity and savings on The weather, both in the spring and fall, has put corn and soybean behind sched­ ule in Barry County and the rest of Michigan. excess transportation costs. Corey said the Woodbury plant works with 500 farmers, the vast majority from Barry, Eaton, and Ionia counties, but it also buys com from farmers as far away as Traverse City to meet its 50,000-bushels per-day pro­ cessing rate. When he considers farmers working in their fields by light at night and even perse­ vering through snow and sleet, Corey is philo­ sophical about this year’s com harvest. “It’s just happening a lot slower,” he said. “When a harvest happens, it can come quick­ ly and go very fast.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — Page 15 Loved ones with dementia need special holiday care Whether it’s Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa - or a spouse - the holiday season can present special challenges for families with loved ones suffering from dementia. “We have an expectation that loved ones should never change from the person we’ve perceived them to be for years, but everyone changes significantly over an extended peri­ od, especially those diagnosed with demen­ tia,” says Kerry Mills, an expert in best care practices for people with dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s; November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. “Dementia encompasses a wide range of brain diseases, which means it’s not the fault of a Grandma if she has trouble remembering things or gets flustered,” adds Mills. “Empathy for what she’s experiencing on the level of the brain will help those interacting with her. Family member should not expect her to meet them halfway. They need to enter her world.” Spouses have a particularly difficult time coping with their partner’s dementia, Mills says. A spousal relationship is a team and is central to the identities of both people. So, while paying special attention to a parent’s or grandparent’s condition, extend it to his or her spouse also, she says. Families tend to have a hard time coping with a loved one’s dementia during holiday gatherings. Mills, coauthor with Jennifer A. Brush of “I Care, A Handbook for Care Partners of People with Dementia,” offers tips for how to interact with a loved one whose brain is deteriorating. • Do not get frustrated. “First, do no harm” - the excellent maxim taught to medical stu­ dents, is also a great first principle for those interacting with Grandma, who may be expe­ riencing a level of frustration and anxiety that a family member cannot comprehend ade­ quately. She simply doesn’t have access to certain details, but she is still a conscious and feeling person who has plenty to offer. If a family member gets frustrated, she’ll pick up on it. • Dedicate someone to Grandma during the gathering. Of course, loving families will want to include Grandma in the group, but be careful not to overwhelm her with attention. Her brain, which has trouble processing some information, could use assistance - a liaison to help her process things. Grandpa could probably use a break; her son or daughter may be the best handler during a gathering. • Give Grandma purpose; give her a task in the kitchen. Keep Grandma, who may have b|en prolific in the kitchen in the past, engaged. Simple tasks, such as mashing pota­ toes or stirring gravy, may be best. Engage her in conversation about the food. If it’s Grandpa whose suffering dementia, include him in a group. Give him a cigar if the other men are going outside to smoke. Engage him in a con­ versation about football, which may allow him on his own terms to recall details from the past. • Use visual imagery and do not ask yes- or-no questions. Again, asking someone with Alzheimer’s to remember a specific incident 23 years ago can be like asking someone con­ fined to a wheelchair to run a 40-yard dash — it’s physically impossible. Don’t pigeonhole her. Direct Grandma in conversation; say things to her that may stimulate recollection, but don’t push a memory that may not be there. Pictures are often an excellent tool. • Safety is the biggest priority. Whether during a holiday gathering or in general, Grandma may commit herself to activities she shouldn’t be doing, such as driving. “She’s been driving for decades, and then she develops a memory problem, which not only prevents her from remembering her con­ dition, but also how to drive safely,” Mills says. “This major safety concern applies to any potentially dangerous aspect to life. “Currently, there’s a stigma with the condi­ tion, but I’d like to change the baseline for how we regard dementia. As with other med­ ical conditions, Alzheimer’s should not be about waiting to die — patients often live 15 years or more after a diagnosis. It should be about living with it.” About Kerry Mills Kerry Mills, MPA, is an expert in best care practices for persons with dementia both in the home and in out-of-home health care res­ idences and organizations. She is a consultant to numerous hospitals, assisted livings, hos­ pice, home care agencies, senior day care centers and nursing homes. In her twelveyear career in health care, she has served as executive director and regional manager for numerous long-term dementia facilities. She is an outspoken advocate for persons with dementia, lecturing in Hong Kong, Canada, China, Europe and the United States. Her book, coauthored with Jennifer A. Brush, “/ Care, ” (engagingalzheimers.com), is the 2014 Gold Award Winner of the National Mature Media Awards. Poor shooting percentage hurts Hastings in loss by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The defense was in mid-season form as the Saxons opened the season at home against East Grand Rapids Tuesday. The offense wasn’t quite there yet - for either side really. The Pioneers topped the Hastings’ varsity girls’ basketball team 43-34 in their non-conference clash despite turning the ball over 23 times. Hastings meanwhile knocked down just 13-of-36 field goal attempts. “I thought we defended and pressed really well,” said Hastings head coach Mike Engle. “The defensive intensity for the first game, and the hustle, for sure met my expectations. We struggled shooting.” The Saxons struggled a bit against the Pioneers’ 1-3-1 zone during the first half, but figured things out in the second half and were getting the shots that they wanted to get. Hastings turned things around after trailing 24-17 at the half to take a two-point lead early in the fourth quarter. The Pioneers took the lead back soon after and extended their advantage through the first half of the final quarter. East Grand Rapids was also helped out by 21 Saxon fouls, which Engle thought was a bit too many. Saxon sophomore Brenagan Murphy led her team with 13 points and eight rebounds. Senior guard Grace Meade added 12 points and senior forward Sarah Sixberry had eight points to go along with a team-high ten rebounds. The Saxons only turned the ball over 13 times. Engle said he thinks the shooting woes were likely just first game jitters. “I think we will be a good shooting team this year,” he said. The Pioneers got 14 points from Claire Farrington and 13 from Niki Ezeh. Ezeh also led her team with nine rebounds. The Saxons return to action Friday at home against Grand Rapids Union. fes / ■ Hastings’ Sarah Sixberry gets past East Grand Rapids’ Mickayla Ivy to get a shot up during Tuesday’s season opener at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon sophomore Brenagan Murphy fires up a jump shot during her team’s season opening loss to East Grand Rapids at Hastings High School Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon guard Erin Goggins (right) looks to get the ball around a Pioneer defender into the post during Tuesday’s season opener at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Starting at... 'hri a aasa aeae a a a aaaa a a mih* aaea >a• • eaea. as a a ••e ea < Aaa eaaa *a a b BM^>^ > as a as a ■. a a a a a. ? a aa a a a a e a aaaa.aaaa^ aa./aeea a eeaa eaa^eaacea 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings ...... . .. .: . .. I I. -. -... '. ....... a s ea ease �Page 16 — Thursday, December 4, 2014 — The Hastings Banner . Late triple for Tigers finishes off Delton Kellogg by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The loss was as much about Monday and Thursday afternoons as it was about Tuesday night. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team dropped its season opener at home Tuesday, 37-34 to the Allegan Tigers. The Panthers led from the get-go, scoring the game’s first six points. Allegan didn’t get its first lead until putting together a spurt of offensive success in the middle of the fourth quarter. The Tigers built a seven-point lead (32-25) with just under two minutes to play. Delton Kellogg senior guard Kristen Mohn rallied the Panthers, scoring eight points the rest of the way helping her team even things up at 32-32 and then 34-34, but Allegan soph­ omore Leslie Scane drilled a wide-open threepointer from the top of the key with five sec­ onds left to get her team the victory. “We can’t afford to lose games like that or we’re going to be looking at four, five or six wins again this year,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn. “I don’t want to do that. I think this team is more capable than that, but my goodness. “We fight back. They did a nice job there. We flew around a little bit, got a couple picks, Kris(ten) made two huge threes to get us back in the ball game and then we’re back into man and (Scane) gets a wide-open shot. There ain’t anybody within a country mile of her and she knocked it down. Good for her. Bad for us.” Scane might not have had the opportunity for her late heroics if the Panthers had been a Delton Kellogg senior Kristen Mohn flips up a shot for two points during the opening quarter of her team’s 37-34 loss to visiting Allegan Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Anna Lynch killed it. She put an end to the 2014 NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball season. Lynch, a senior Hope College outside hitter, knocked a kill from the left side across the court that Emory libero Kate Bowman could­ n’t handle. The ball flew to the back comer of the court where her Eagle teammates were unable to reach it. It was the final kill for the Flying Dutch as they clinched their first ever NCAA Division III National Championship with a 3-2 victory at the Freeman Center in Newport News, Va. Nov. 24, by the scores of 21-25, 25-21,25-22, 24-26, 15-8. “A lot of emotions all at once took place in that moment,” said Lynch in the post-match press conference... “Itls kind of like a flash of my entire volleyball career right there.” That’s a lot of matches, a lot of practices, a lot of coaches, a lot of swings, a lot of friends, a lot of moments to see in a flash. “I started in fourth grade going to volleyball camps run by Jeff Duits and Kellie Rowland, and then my years of playing in the driveway with my sister to watching older players like the Buches, or Brehms, or my cousins, the Chases.” Watching turned to playing, playing Blue Power club volleyball and ’ joining the little steadier throughout the night. They turned the ball over 23 times and went 2-of14 from the free throw line. The Panthers led 15-10 at the half and that lead may have been bigger if it hadn’t been for early foul trouble which put a couple starters on the bench. With some full-court man pressure the Delton Kellogg girls com­ mitted six fouls in the game’s first two and a half minutes. The Panthers were in a zone for most of the rest of the night, and Allegan struggled to shoot the ball until getting some good movement in the middle of the fourth quarter. The Panther turnovers were tough to take. “In our practice, we have got to push each other harder,” said coach Mohn. “This is a nice group of kids, and they treat each other nice, and in practice they just don’t get game reps because they won’t push each other hard enough in practice. Consequently, we’re wide open in practice so we just throw it because that’s what we’re used to doing. We have got to get ourselves to the point where we’re just banging the living daylights out of each another in practice so it duplicates what’s out here.” He said as long as his girls learn that lesson from Tuesday’s opener, he’ll be okay with the loss. There were things for the Panthers to be positive about too. Kristen finished with 22 points. She broke a five minute Panther scoring drought with a three-pointer with 1:41 to play which pulled her team within 32-28, then hit another three to tie the game at 32-32 with 44.3 seconds to playThe Tigers beat the Delton press for a lay­ up after that bucket by Kristen, but then she went hard to the hoop back on the offensive end to tie the game at 34-34 with 18.3 seconds to play. Lindsey VanderVeen had five points and Lynch Senior Anna Lynch (back row, far right) and the Hope College Women’s Volleyball team celebrate their 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship after a 3-2 victo­ ry over Emory at the Freeman Center in Newport News, Va., Nov. 24. Lakewood Middle School program. “Once I got into middle school I was a ball girl for the varsity program which was just an incredible experience, because not only was I side by side to Jeff Duits who was coaching at the time, I was also being thrown into rota­ tions playing against the varsity players which was always the highlight. We had six or seven girls at the time and we were always fighting to be the person thrown into the rotation. It definitely pushes you at a young age when you’re playing high school talent. Lynch played two years for coach Christine Grunewald and two years for Kellie Rowland on the Lakewood varsity before being wel­ comed with open arms into the Hope College volleyball family after graduating from Lakewood High School in 2011. Lynch had 16 kills in the National Championship. Hope Volleyball went 120-17 the last four years, reaching the NCAA Tournament each year. The Dutch reached the National Quarterfinals a year ago, coming up one win short of the 2009 team that reached the Final Four. The Dutch were 34-2 this season, with both losses coming to MIAA rival Calvin College. Hope won the first meeting of the season between the two teams, with Calvin taking the .■ -- x c h«"BarrDy<5ru“,y Health Center-Dental _ nPFNING DECEMBER 16! From babies to retirees and everyone in between Barry Community Health Center is your patient-centered medical home providing: • Immunizations • Counseling • And more! Your teeth affect your overall health. We can help! Cherry Health is excited to bring dental services to the Barry County community with the opening of Barry Community Health Center - Dental. Welcoming new patients, all ages and most insurances including Medicaid, Healthy Michigan, uninsured and other insurances. 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It was the first varsity gam for Samantha, who wasn’t planning to be a part of the varsity team until last week. “We’ve got a young lady who is in soccer • Root canals • Dentures • Fillings Hours Tues: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thu: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 269.945.4220 We are located at 1230 W. State St, Hastings. < Cherry Health cherryhealth.org second regular season meeting and then top­ ping the Dutch in the conference tournament final. The two teams shared the conference championship. Calvin entered the postseason ranked No. 1 while the Qutch were ranked No. 2. Hope evened its season series with the Knights in the National Semifinal Saturday (Nov. 22), topping them 3A) while the Lakewood varsity volleyball team was in Battle Creek playing for a Class B State Championship. “That was four years of rivalry for me put into one final moment,” Lynch said, “and it made all the difference. We are very privileged to play Calvin, which essentially is a National Final match. We play them four times a year. We’re very privileged to be able to have that intensity 30 minutes away from us. It was dif­ ferent. We said all year it’s not about who’s ranked number one all throughout the season. It’s who’s ranked number one at the end of the season.” It took some work for the Dutch to get to that semifinal. Hope dropped the firsttwo sets in its final two Regional round matches, bat­ tling back for 3-2 victories over Juniata and then Wittenberg. The Dutch reached the National Semifinal by besting Clarkson in the National Quarterfinal Nov. 21 in Newport, Va. “Because of the level of competitiveness at Hope it kind of was our goal to reach that level (of the 2009 team) and get past the level that was the highest level Hope volleyball has ever been at,” Lynch said. “We wanted to continue to push. After losing in the quarterfinals last season, we were so close. We had the taste of what it felt like to be in the Elite Eight and we wanted more. We saw what it took to play at that level and what it took to play in the tour­ nament. “It has been 100-percent our goal this year. We knew that we had the players, we had the experience with the five seniors and we knew we had the ability to do it. We just had to make it happen.” Lynch was second on her team in kills this season with 346, behind fellow senior Jenna Grasmeyer, an all-American who finished the year with 476 kills. Lynch worked hard throughout her four-year career to get to play all the way around for the Dutch/ and that work finally paid off in her senior season. She was fifth on the team in digs with 215. “I was able to play in the back row, but it came with a lot of work. We were so deep in defensive players but we actually turned a lit­ tle bit more this year to having more of an offensive back row, which gave me my win­ dow because 1 was able to take a lot more swings in the back row this year as well as be a defensive threat,” Lynch said. Taking more swings is not something Lynch expects to do in the near future. She’s getting a knee issue fixed up. She plans to take a cou­ ple of months to let her shoulders rest. She’d love to coach some day. Right now she’s concentrating on finishing up her degree in Business Management, work­ ing towards a job in medical sales of some kind. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-12-11.pdf c1327a311259b59f0c596f4d8d4e09b2 PDF Text Text Six Saxons to sing with state choir U«n« duck doesn t *Ook good See Story on Page 2 See o„ 4 Saxons’ surge nets win in Delton See Story on Page 16 36301137 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 ’.J^*1 y: ,.V'S .> ............ . CAR-R1 LOT •is Public Library ANNER VOLUME 161. No. 48 PRICE 75C 2014 Despite Dull’s protest, county board passes salary increases Santa, singing ‘elves’ on trolley A holiday tradition that started in 1987 '• continues this Christmas season with •’ Santa and the Musical Elves performing : on the Holly Trolley as it wends its way i through the streets of Hastings on eight ' special evenings In addition to the holiday favorites. , some artists on board for the ride will be singing songs from their CDs which may • lx‘ available during their night on the trol- ; ley. The musical lineup includes Eriday. Dec. 12 — Punch Drunk. Monday. Dec. 15 - Doug Acker and • friend. Tuesday, Dec. 16 - Tommy Vale •• Wednesday. Dec. 17 — Joe Cipcic and friend. Monday, Dec. 22 ’The I'anis Sisters. ,’ £ Tuesday. Dec. 23 — Mr. Music Brian i t Correll. The Holly Trolley arrives nt and departs \ from the Barry County Courthouse lawn from 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown Hastings. ; AH rides are free through sjjonsorships provided by area businesses. I Delton Moose by Sandra Ponsetto Santa and Mrs Claus will visit the • Delton Moose Lodge from 9 to II a.m. » Saturday. Dec. 13. The elves will be sening pancakes and sausage, while Santa and Mrs. Claus talk to children, pose for pho­ tographs (parents should bring their own cameras), hand out prevents and oversee the craft activities. Breakfast with Sama is a free communi­ ty event, and everyone is welcome, 'fht lodge is on M-43 just north of Wall luikc at 5420 M(X)se Lodge Drive. < Police ask for help stuffing r 'Blue Goose’ i1 Michigan State Police will again host its “Stuff the Blue Goose” event from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Walmart in Hastings. State Police troopers have long referred to the patrol vehicle as the "Blue Goose.” The goal is to .stuff the vehicle with new toys, non-perishable food items, chil­ dren’s clothing and cash donations. All items will be distributed through Barry County United Way to families in need litis holiday season. t Tile Suite Police Wayland Post will t have a “blue goose” vehicle outside the store in Hastings. Schools presenting special holiday | concerts Sunday j oans and vocalists Sunday. X high SLIHX7I school gymnasium. The gym win nc ........... * . . formed uil{1 usands ol transformed wiiii th° *■— . nluua,u,e k 6 H < -i 7 nm Musreal selections win - Do You Waul >o Build a ^ide-'S. ...................... .. See NEWS BRIEFS, continued on page 2 increase in those two years, along with a $1,200 lump-sum payment to be made by Dec. 31. It was the contract with the Barry County Courthouse Employees Association — which includes the positions of seven elected officials — where Dull identified his objections at last week’s committee-of-thewhole meeting and repeated them Tuesday. "I’ll be voting ‘no’ on the contract because 1 don’t agree with the I percent increase to elected officials in 2016 and 2017." said Dull. "I’ve made it pretty open about my feeling that when somebody gets elected, they know what the salary is going to lx: for their foury ear term.” . Dull added that "it’s just like a contract in private industry.’ »’ Making (>ut his poMtI()n that stated • or elected positions should not bv official’s icon. The barin'"? agreement with the court house emploj" fn’uP calls for a I percent increase in 2<>l<>™l 2017. The Sl.2<)<l lump, sum payment by Dvc. 3| a|so js j|)cluded At last weeks committee-of-the-whole meeting. Dull flight off the 31.200 lump­ sum payment thatt was to jnejuded for lhc seven elected officials. Tuesday. he railed against the 1 percent salaTy jncrvase |(X) pro. posing that, it stated salaries are too low, then the board should adjust them prior to a com­ ing election. "I’d like to sec elected officials come for­ ward before a new term and state their feel­ ings that salaries need to be increased.” pro­ posed DullHis proposal elicited comment from two commissioners w ho disagreed. “1 appreciate that," responded Board Chair Joyce Snow to Dull s remarks. “My feelings are that there .should be some kind of cost-ofliving adjustment, at least, over the four-year |>eriod. I hat s why I will be voting for it.” Commissioner James DeYoung raised the issue of political timing as the reason he See COUNTY, page 5 Barry County Board of Commissioners Chair Joyce Snow (left) honors retiring County Clerk Parn Jarvis with a plaque and kind words from commissioners during Tuesday’s board meeting. Noting Jarvis’ nearly 34 years of service to the county. Commissioner Ben Geiger said, "Pam has established a standard of excellence. It will be a challenge to live up to the legacy of what she leaves behind." Snow added, “She’s kept us in line, and I appreciate that." jiCity approves dog park expansion hosting Santa, serving breakfast The communiiy is invited lo .Ulend free holiday eoncens featuring Hnstmgs Area Lhools middk- and high sehrxd -nusi- by Doug VanderLaan Editor He may have won a big battle last week, but County Commissioner Jim Dull lost the war over salary increases for elected officials Tuesday when the Barry County Board of Commissioners approved new contract agree­ ments with four employee bargaining groups, department heads and non-represented employees. County correction officers, command unit members, and deputy sheriffs will receive 2 percent wage increases in each of 2016 and 2017. Department heads and non-represented .. Staff Writer Canines that frequent the Hastings Dog Park, along on the Thomapplc River behind the wastewater treatment facility may soon have a new "get-acquainted area.” The Hastings City Council Monday evening unanimously approved a request from the Hastings Dog Park Companions to install additional fencing, creating a new area of 90 feel by 40 to 60 feel between the existing park and the river. "The use of this enlargement would be a ‘get-acquainted area’ for new dogs that come to the park ...” said Vicki Buller, in a letter to the council on behalf of the companions group. "Currently, if a new dog comes, there are several dogs that go every day. they all run to the gate to meet and check out the new dog and that new Jog can get very nervous, so what we do now. is have the new dog go into the small dog area and stay there for about 10 or 15 minutes until the dogs can check each other out between the fence and then bring that new dog into the large dog run urea.” Butler said that because the small dog area has been very busy, the Companions are requested the expansion, which could be used when small dogs are present. Butler said the Companions would pay for the fence and its installation and make improvements to the site. In other business, the council: • Heard a report on the corrective action plan prepared by Tom Emery'. Hastings City clerk, treasurer and finance manager, and filed with the Michigan Department of Treasury. Hastings City Manager Jeff Mansfield said the state treasury required the plan due to the city exceeding its formally approved budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year. He said the overages were relatively minor and were covered by money from the general fund. However, because the budget was not amended before the end of the fiscal year, the. the city is required to file a corrective action plan detailing how it will avoid the same mistake in the future. • Was informed of the resignation of Director of Public Services Tim Girrbach. who announced his intention to resign from the post effective Dec. 31. • Approved a recommendation from the Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission for the approval of a two-year agreement with Mark Noteboom, for his continued service as the airport manager. • Approved a request from Carl Schoes.sel to conduct the annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop event at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro Wednesday. Dec. 31. • Approved a request from Rick Plite and Scott TenCate of Krisscross Events to hold the seventh annual Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race in Hastings. Saturday. March 28. 2015. • Middleville council expected to approve balanced 2015 budget by Julie Maknrcwiez. Staff Writer Middleville council members are expected to approve the 2015 budget at their Dec. 16 village council meeting. A public hearing on the budget was held at the Nov. 25 meeting with no public comments offered. Council again had a chance to review the budget al its Dec. 2 committee of the whole meeting. Along with adopting the budget, the coun­ cil is also expected to set the millage rates for the upcoming year as well as water and sewer rates. Tlie millage rate is proposed to stay the same at 10.5 mills for general operating and 2 mills for the highway fund. The budget includes total anticipated expenses of $3.65 million with an increase in spending from last year of about $372,000. Most of that increase comes in salaries, bene­ fits to employees and spending grant projects for the trail and park improvements. Interim Village Manager Duane Weeks said the budget is balanced, but it is tight. “The proposed fiscal year 2015 budget can be viewed as a “Matus quo’’ budget,’’ Weeks reported. "It js clearly recognized that over the next year continued efforts will need to be made to keep expenditures within their bud­ geted amounts or below and a vigilant watch on revenues to Ik* prepared (or an fluctuations w hich would require budget amendments.” The budget includes nine full time posi­ tions in the village, four part-time positions, a pan-time Downtown Development Authority coordinator, two seasonal part-time employ­ ees. and two seasonal Department of Publ’ic Works employ ees. Cost of benefits to village employees exceeds S152.000 per year i,lc|uding $(,1 .(XX) for health insurance. $56,700 for jo„ benefits and nearly $43,000 in Social Security benefits pan! Io lhc government. « .h n Se‘ ,S. ,C "P of se'enil funds "/he I’cneral fund being the largest. It anuapalcs $1,405 null,,,,, $666 ” ft"'d balancc 01 j"S1 Other funds in the budgcl in(.|udc. • Major street fund - Evn..,,,.. < « । and revenue of $52.1.000 of 55021,67 • Local street fund - EXn,,ni e c. io With revenues of $149.2^ nws of 51481587 • LDP’A - expenses of $77। m ... enues of $42.1,325. K7'-123 wnh rev• DDA - expenses of vi?(. enues of $132,142. 2)1887 w,,h • Sewer • expenses of $7J(1 . . enues of $745,402 719019 w"h rev• Water - expenses of <3^ , enues of $.166,252 ’51591 w"h rev• Motor ptx>l - expenses revenue of $144,300. <.................... *141,148 with Council member Shann .... . against moving the budgeta,g ’ consideration saying she »«. C councd Jor what the budget might l. see increases in the water and ,l*e without CWvr rates, but See BUDG£rt page 1Q Christmas comes to Hastings The Bliss dealing Niagara float recognizes the company’s 100th anniversary in the ' c,ty of Hastings See story on page 3. �Paqe 2 - Thursday, December 11. 2014 - The Hasti'hF ^nnof Zoom's Pitch program picks another potential winner .....rnsr”.... i the next financial boom right at their teet il Nathan Zcintck’s bet on cricket farming in Barn Count, htMhe Pa, «indo« Zeinlek, the winner of,this years Zoom business pitch tRijhf 'hvW Thfirsday al Hastings’ W.,11^’. BreMjiuh AZ®”’ g°r $500 from the iKrry Cminly’ tWiber of Commerce to further develop his idea that the area can be the supply source for the crickets used as protein in high-energy Grub bars The bars, developed by Ivy league gradu­ ates Gabi Lewis and Greg Sew it/, arc made from finely ground cncket Hour and are being marketed now to athletes and weighllilteis Entomophagy, or insect eating, is a growing movement supported by the scientific com­ munity, which recently gathered at the threeday Insects lo Feed the World conference, t<) “promote the use of insects as human food and as animal feed in assuring food security . After recently securing SI.2 million in funding. Lewis and Sevvitz expect to distrib­ ute the product to nationally and internation­ ally. It's Zeintek's contention that Barry County is the place to build and to establish a viable cricket-growing f«*nn because of its rich agriculture resources. Thanks to the annual Zoom event. Zeinlek now can gel clos- •er to that ideal. : For each Zoom event, prospective partici­ . pants arc encouraged to submit an idea via an ‘online submission form at www.barrybiz.org. • From those submissions, a committee select;ed by rhe Barn County Economic :Development Alliance chooses three individ• uals who “pitch” their idea w ith a five-minute ^PowerPoint presentation at the Zoom event. M ■ “ v ------- -I ' , all. 11,e soring helps the and v-> discern to what extent the are prepared to move forward be-ss vvith their ideas. . .tosc ji a n night's ‘R,u * scoring sc‘,r’nj’ was ’ * so nIlevery Xaclose, “‘siu!it was really ddfltul difficult, to pick o one idea, said l0 ,,,ck .k tJ.a. s.uc Heath. “Even the judges’ separate scores were very close lo our committee scores and this i-, what we Jove about the program. These ideas arc one more step in our efforts to change the culture of grow th in Barry ( ounty, by making this community entrepreneur MH »A “ From left, Mike Evans ^1^int^r°gar-s winner Karen^ 5yrnes’ President Economic Development Alliance, Jean Lamero, Justin Campbell. Nathan Zientek, this year s winner, tvaren Heath, E-Pillar committee •’The start of any great business begins w ith a good idea.” says Chamber Executive Director Valeric Byrnes. “We offer a confi­ dential, relaxed environ'menl for people to pitch their ideas and we offer comprehensive resources and assistance to help build the Vogel named to Capital One Volleyball Academic All-America First Team Madonna University senior Kay la Vogel of Hastings has been named to the Capital One •Academic All-America Volleyball College .•Division First Team as .selected by the mem,*bers of the College Sports Information i Directors of America. • She is a 2011 graduate of Hastings High .-School and the daughter of Randy and Kelly : Vogel. 'Hie lone first team selection w ith a perfect 4.0 grade point average, Vogel is one of just six student-athletes selected for the first team out of all eligible players from every NAIA and Canadian university, as well as all junior ideas and guide them : . .. . ators want h, g„ 1??" ,l,c.‘l,rcc'!on ,h' creprvnetirs and be , 7,dea ls n,0,,va": cnIrc; connections that « i. T. resourc^s “'.d '■sinbusinesses? he p to grow their " « lough to hosl ,his cvcn|- added ymes. Hie three ideas presented this year wtrc very good We help incentivize each per­ son to f mish their homework as well as to turn them onto tools and links to resources that could provide opportunities when they reach launch level in their business model." 1 he other two contenders on Thursday were Jean Lamoreaux. a Middleville resident who envisions a local tour guide business to provide guidance and organizational tools for anyone wanting to explore the natural envi­ ronment ol Barry County and neighboring areas, and Justin Campbell, a Nashville native, whose idea capitalizes on the booming micro brewery industry, with the intent to provide a Barry County presence by way of producing and supplying local and regional breweries with retail equipment. Each of the ideas presented were, accord­ ing to Byrnes, good and potentially profitable in Barry County. “Each one can bring people, visitors, busi­ ness partners and supportive infrastructure to enhance the economic growth of Barry County without sacrificing the rural character that is so important,” said Byrnes. “Each has the potential to find their niche within our community and abroad.” Karen Heath, co-owner Second Hand Comers and member of the E-Pillar (Zoom) committee, explained a scoring process is used to gauge how well the budding entrepre­ neurs have done their homework on their ideas, scoring in categories such as financial awareness, concept marketing, customer’ potential and more; 12 scoring categories in1 friendly." Byrnes pointed out that the committee actually help* entrants refine their ideas and to identify a product direction for a more effective presentation and for needed next steps in an idea's development. “We will help with patents, with writing business plans and with connecting with regional resources." said Byrnes. I his pro­ gram. through our interactive relationships, helps bring people to discover Barry County. The community’s E-Pillar committee Zoom program is sponsored by a volunteer group formed in 2006. Built upon a three-year project designed by Michigan State University called Creating Entrepreneurial Communities, the idea is to help communities develop support systems and programs for entrepreneurs. Barry County’s Zoom event is the brainchild of that idea. The program also provides education mate­ rials to promote youth entrepreneurial cur­ riculums to Barry County schools and 4-H clubs while providing connections to local support systems that include the Entrepreneurial Scholarship, which is desig­ nated for Barry County residents who arc pur­ suing entrepreneurial classes at local colleges or universities Additionally, E-Pillar is working with local libraries as information access points for local businesses by implementing a BIZ in a Box program, which is a business resource center, complete with materials, available for each library in Barry’ County. The E-Pillar group consists of representa­ tives from several Barry' County organiza­ tions and businesses including the ■Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance, Hastings Public Library, local business owners, the Michigan State University Extension service, and the Thomapple Arts Council. .... NEWS Kayla Vogel continued from front page Red-Nosed Reindeer.” “Ho-Ho Hoe­ down” (“Jingle Bells" a la square dance) and more. At 4 p.m. the high school collage concert featuring the men’s choir, both women’s choirs. Varsity Singers, sym­ phonic band and the jazz band will include “All I Want for Christmas is You." “The Polar Express.” “Deck the Halls,” “Peace Peace,” the “Hallelujah Concert,” plus many more. At the conclusion of the high school collage concert "Auld Lang Syne” will be sung, and more than 1.000 finger twinkle lights will be handed out to the audience io use as everyone joins in to sing the final chorus. Music CDs of the concert may be ordered that day for $10. The recorded concert will be broadcast Christmas Day on WBCH at 8:45 a m. At the conclusion of the high school concert, the pre-purchased- poinsettia* may be picked up. and community colleges, according to a press release from CoSIDA. Only 12 student-ath­ letes were selected for one of college sports highest honors on the first and second teams combined. A 2014 All-Wohcrine-lloosier .Athletic Conference first team selection on the court. Vogel, who plays middle hitter, also was selected to the Academic All-WHAC and NAIA Scholar Athlete teams for her work in the classroom for the second straight year. This season Vogel, who is majoring in psy­ chology, ranked second on the team with 362 kills and 213 total blocks with a 263 attack percentage that led the MU regulars. In 2014 Vogel and the Crusaders appeared in the NAIA National Championship. Ml’s 14th appearance in the program's 28 years of existence. The Crusaders finished the season with a 38-9 overall record, the program’s 28th straight winning season. To be eligible for Capital One Academic All-America team, a student-athlete must be nominated by his or her school’s sports infor­ mation director, be a starter or key reserve, a sophomore academically and athletically, as well as maintain a 3.3 or higher grade point average. Vogel played varsity volleyball all four years at Hastings High School and was named to the all-conference team and the All­ Barry County team three limes each. EARLY HOLIDAY DEADLINES for the HASTINGS BANNER Hastings High School choir students who participated in the 2014 Michigan School Vocal Music Association Region B Honor Choir include (from left) Lainey Hess, Hannah LaJoye, George Murphy. Zach Allyn. Natalie Anderson and Abby Miller. (Marshall Cherry is absent from photo). HHS students attend regional honors choir, six to join state choir Last weekend seven Hastings High School students: Zach Allyn, Natalie Anderson, Abby Miller. Hannah LaJoye. Marshall Cherry, Lainey Hess and George Murphy, performed at Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center with the 2014 Michigan School Vocal Music Association Region B Honor Choir. Of the seven, six were selected to join the 2015 State Honors Choir. "Ihe seven students represented Hastings High School with great honor this weekend,” said Hastings Area Schools Vocal Music Director Matt Callaghan. “Please make sure lo congratulate them on this very high honor." 1 he students were selected for the regional choir performance through a pre-screening audition that look place in October. In addition to their performance with the Region B Honors Choir, all seven singers, along with 160 other students from other dis­ tricts, had the opportunity to audition for a place the 2015 State Honors Choir, which w ill perform at the end of January in DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. Out of the more than 160 students, only a small percentage arc accept­ ed in to join the Slate Honors Choir, said Callaghan. “I am happy to announce that [six Hastings High School] students have been invited to represent Hastings High School in the 2015 Stale Honors Choir,” he said. Selected for the 2015 State Honors Choir were Natalie Anderson. Marshall Cherry Lainey Hess, Hannah LaJoye. Abbv Miller and George Muqihy. The seven MSVMA Region B Honors ^hh°MiK n"‘S SCCn lx-rfl>nning with lhe HHS choirs and bands during the Cul|a„e as****M ’Hie Hastings Middle School choi™ . bands will have their concert the same d tv’e 2 p.m. tn the high school gym. ' ' December 25th Edition: Monday, Dec. 22 at Noon News - Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 5 p.m. ISSESrS prst Fresbyterian Church of Hast! January 1st Edition: Monday, Dec. 29 at Noon . News - Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 5 p.m -105 N- M-57 |-|w<j invites the communitij to a 0 r J a£) Music The O rr: Hastings OAN ret>c at 6-.OO p-m. on Sunday, Decemb st owin �The Hasting# Banner •- Thursday December 11. 20 M - Page 3 Each year, the city of Hastings rings in the holiday season with a iwo-day celebration starting with a "Shop Hop,” Christmas tree lighting, nativity dedication. Holly Trolley rides, caroling and more. The capstone ot the celebration is the annu- al Christinas parade Saturday altcrnoon. which features a variety of floats and march­ ing units from various churches, businesses, groups and organizations, including the Hastings High .School Marching Band. The Pennock Health Services float features fresh greens and festive trim. Members of Girl Scout Troop 4632 dress up as Christmas trees. The Grinch and his dog, Max. make their appearance in the Hastings Christmas parade. u Charltpn Park Hastings Police Department cadets march in the annual Hastings Christmas parade. * ily members (from left) Shannon Pinkster, program and "ivro J) prison, curator and exhibits cdcrcltnaxor; MoJly Pation; ahd Sharon ZebftArski:i wear jperiod garb and cold-weatner gear for a ride-xm a float reflecting the parade’s old-fashioned Christmas theme. Christmas lights deck a wagon filled with the young members of Cub Scout Pack 3175. “weooingT These members of Daisy Troop 60516 are wrapped up for the Christmas parade. Santa Claus waves to children and other parade-goers from the back of the Holly Trolley during the annual Hastings Christmas parade Saturday. .-'--J p. •\t. ~ .• «-»_ Veterans, members of Hastings American Legion Post 45 lead the annual Christmas parade through the streets of downtown Hastings. Members of the Hastings High School marching Band drumline deck their instru­ ments for the holidays. �Page 4 ...Thursfl.,;.. n. 2014 - W>Harting Pot*' There’s something going on in Lansing, and it doesn't look good The Michigan legislature is in its final days of a lame-duck session during which legislators arc busy rifling through a pile of bills and enacting new laws before the end of the 2014 legislative session and before many of them who did not get re­ elected in November or who have reached their term limits retire. During these few days left in 2014, leg­ islators work diligently to get bills passed because any proposals not acted on before Dec. IK will end up in lhe wastebasket or be re-introduced in the next session. The problem with this environment is that legislators, especially those who are not returning, come alive in these last days, trying lo gel their pet projects ------------- ---------------------------------------------... • . . . passed. As all of us know, though, when­ ever you rush something through governmenl. mistakes are possible. House and Senate when this bill came up The bigger tragedy is that the action for discussion. I told legislators about they lake in these last few days could newspapers have always been the watch­ impact Michigan residents for years. dogs over local government and how Under consideration in the lame duck important it is to maintain lhe requirement session are bills to allow bars to sell alco­ to post public notices in print. hol until 4 a.m. Another proposal deals “We’ve filled township halls, county with religious freedom and expression, board meetings and school board meet­ and yet another centers on faith-based ings over issues that were made public adoption agencies and their ability to due to details released in legal notices,” I refuse to perform abortions. testified before those committees. Other bills concern the burning of tires, Presently, newspapers are required to reform of court sentences, a certificate of print, verify and keep on file as a historic need tor a large hospital network, and ride-sharing permits. There’s even a bill document the notices published in our papers. that would require drug testing for welfare House Bill 5560 is co-sponsored by recipients and more that I’ve not listed. Amanda Price (R-Holland) who heads the Shouldn’t taxpayers be asking their House Committee on Local Government elected officials. ‘Are these issues even on where the bill was debated several limes. our radar screen?’ Shouldn’t legislators be When I appeared before that committee to ending lhe session with issues that are stress the importance of keeping our read­ important lo us rather than mere trophies ers informed and of their right lo know. for term-limited legislators? Price and many of her fellow committee I-irst of all, voters just re-elected their members seemed predisposed to pass the governor in what appeared a tight race. bill, regardless of lhe testimony that During Gov. Snyder’s first term and his re­ called into question assumptions that election campaign, he consistently voiced newspapers are a better vehicle to post the concerns over the decaying condition of lhe notices as opposed to a government-run slate’s roads and bridges and appealed to website. the legislators for a solution. Finally, the In my comments, 1 asked legislators Senate passed a bill that imposed a new w hat the likelihood would be of my read­ wholesale tax that would ultimately raise ers going to a government website. When about $1.2 billion. According to Snyder, the notices are published in our local newspa­ slate needs over SI billion a year for up lo pers. not only do.our.rgadcr^ |jave the. W ictus to get-Michigan'^-Triads anil^. opportunity to .sec U hat’s going'(ih m their -• bridges up to standards again. area, hut our news staff is also looking for I But last week, the House, under the important issues that might impact our I leadership of tenn-limited Speaker Jase readers. Bolger pushed through a plan that con­ The most egregious issue of HB 5560, tained three different pieces of legislation. though, is the ability it would give to The bills would phase out lhe sales tax on unscrupulous — or just sloppy or even gasoline over six years and would incompetent — local elected officials lo increase a new wholesale gasoline tax conduct the public’s business without from 7.5 lo 13.5 percent over six years to public oversight and input. counterbalance the loss of sales tax on In an opinion column that appeared in a kipecr County newspaper, the publisher One of the consequences to Bolger’s addressed this very issue with a question proposal is that it could divert money for his readers. away from schools and cities, adding “If a notice about a public meeting for more pressure to the financial stability of a special assessment or other critical mat­ those entities. So, rather than work with ter were posted only on the website for the Senate to get an acceptable bill that your city, village or township,” wrote lhe both bodies could agree on, the House publisher, “would you see it? If you said threw a monkey wrench into the process ‘yes.’ gixxl for you and for your commit­ that may make it impossible to get a bill to lhe governor’s desk by the end of lhe ses­ ment to slay connected to your local gov­ ernment. sion. * “We think a good many more may have This is outrageous. T he governor made said, ‘I’m not sure’ or ‘no.’ Out of sight, the case that roads arc one of Michigan’s biggest challenges, but his own party out of mind is human nature. If the public couldn’t come to a consensus on how- to notices disappear irom newspapers, many people — most people, we think — sim­ get the job done. ply won t be aware of the meetings, bids “Crumbling roads and bridges have a and other local government activities that significant impact on the state,’’ reports a 2012 analysis by lhe Road Information are now made public through lhe mandat­ Program. “An estimated 100 lives can be ed publication of notices in local papers.” House Bill 5560 now moves to the state saved each year if Michigan improves its Senate where it will go to committee and infrastructure. In addition, one in nine bridges across Michigan are rated as debated or be moved directly to lhe floor •structurally deficient,’ which means their where jt would be voted on during the lame-duck session. Contact our current conditions show deterioration.” Why can’t our legislators agree on a senator. Rick Jones, or the incoming sen­ plan that would not hurt the economy or ator. Michael Nofs. to let them know how pul a financial burden on taxpayers but }ou feel about openness, accountability and transparency in government. Their still would gel the job done? Why not raise lhe gas tax a few cents? contact inionnation is published on Page Why not increase the license fee on large In recent weeks. I’ve .seen some video trucks that put the strain on the roads? Why not collect sales tax on all Internet clips m which reporters have asked vounr purchases? These are simple fixes that ^^^h,ikeqTlonsa^- We’ve filled township halls, county board meetings and school board meetings over issues that were made public due to details released in legal notices On'v some haze and about 238.000 miles separate this spruce bough from a nearly full moon that shone over Barry County las??veek ™e shonest day of the year. Dec. 21. win have little moonlight, as well. The next lull moon win bo Jan. 5. W-'re dedi nine llin space to a photograph taken by readers or oiir staff member. that represents Barry ( ounn. „ )]Hi.p|,„to to ^^^dl^e«ILin^lLner. 1351 N.M-43 Highway. Hasting'. NIN9t>5S;..remll ,1e«v...Mll,;:,|!h,esC1,nl. Please include information such ns where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other reie\..o( or aikxdot.d information. do you remember? Proclaiming the Good News This photo was one of mans that accompanted an article recapping the Christmas pageant pul on by 14 Hastings churches in the Dec. 23; W54.Btiiiner. Each participat­ ing church created a float that depicted a scene from the Gospel account of Je>tis’ birth; Gra.ce Lutheran Church's> float depict­ ed ‘The Proclamation.' Represented on the float were Caesar, two soldiers, a higher officer and three statesmen. Taking the respective parts were Marvin Hamer. Jack Comp. George Hamer. John Myers. Victoria Thompson. Sandra Thompson and Alice Myers. Those who helped prepare the fine entry were Bob Leary, Willis Buehl, Orie Hamer. Mrs. Willis Buehl. Mrs. M.E. Comp and John Myers. (Photo by Barth) Have you met? There’d probably be little surprise al the Barry County Sheriff’s Department if incident report paperwork and deputy accounts in the files were marked with bowling strike and spare marks. It would have come from rhe days when volunteer filers Lois Elliston and Thelma Christopher were late for their weekly bowling date at the Hastings Bowl. “Every Wednesday we do our tiling, and then it’s off to bowling." says Elliston, who’s also been the treasurer for the Village of Nashville for the past 35 years — but only three days per week. “Well. I have to have lime off to bowl.” she snickers. Bowling, for the two. has been a passion almost as great as the devotion they have to each other as best friends. lliey also bowl in a Monday league and have traveled to partici­ pate in state and national tournaments over the past 40 years. In March, they’ll In* off to the state tournament in Battle Creek, and, in May. lo the national tournament in Reno. Nevada They’ve been to Arizona. Colorado and nearly every stale in between, but they don’t want anyone to think it’s because they’re professional bowlers. “You just have to have enough money to get there.’’ says Elliston, chuckling and adding that she once had a game of 259 and “I hope to get better, but it hasn’t happened yet." Stall members at the sheriff’s office arc happy the two women don ’t improve, or they might be gone even more. “They’re indispensable to my job because they free up tny coun­ terwork," says Jean Poll, who heads up the front office. “I hey come in and do the filing so I don’t have to — and they’re here religions Jy. They have a system, they work together. I hey go in and they file hundreds of reports." l hc teamwork comes Irom the natural friendship of more than 40 yc.its Elision’s husband died in 2013, which has made her friend­ ship with Christopher even more meaningful since Christopher has been widowed for the past 2b years. * “We re lx>th 79 years old. but I’m still a little older than her," jokes Christopher to w hich Elliston retorts,‘ She luisses me nround, but it doesn't do any good." For the gixxl they do al the sheriff’s department ami the shine they add to the community. Thelma Christopher and Lois Elliston are truly Barry County Bright I ights. (greatest bowler who ever lived: I Thelma) Shiiley Vandenberg. Idea of perfect happiness: (Lois) My family. Greatest achievement:«Thelma) All my kids, my grandkids and my great grandkids. Most treasured possession: (Lois) My wedding ring. What makes inc hitigh: <Thelma) My 2-year-old grandson He 'alk'in sign Inngnnge beean.se esen h<>,L , . "'“V M...... job: rl oisi Clean,/ Ik lor ""I Ln coop on the Continued next page could add up to over $1 billion without changing lhe entire tax system and jeop­ ardizing funding fur schools and local units of government. Another issue that to some micht not seem serious bul ultimately affects every citizen’s right to be informed is House Bill 5560, This proposed legislation would allow local units of government to phase out the publishing of public notices in newspapers by 2025 - just 10 years from now. The bill would allow notices tn be placed on websites run by municipali­ ties, which I call out-of-sight, out-of. mind communication that would be detrimental to taxpayers. On the surface, this may not seem like a big issue, but, those of us who have dedicated their lives to the publish­ ing business feel it would reduce the transparency of government. 1 appeared before committees in the ^'■"WorldWarll.andwhoisiheX Mee president ()f United 's a Citizen ot this great coimirv i r i H deplorable that s, 1 f»und ........... X?? best' Si ’T U HH . ................ c""’uv,rJ ''Oincfimcs the methtxIs M ’ Mill woik the h-d. no' to pvt I’luje. |s. ' ' publish, t 1(„.| । ,.o •* Giaphfi, �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Doccnittcf 11. 2014 - Piqc- 5 g State rep’s decisions are disappointment He voted in ^oro1: • । bill intended to givc discrinUe «»ll 5958, This right to i GBT community- It is a . ^ns of the terfuge *S a £,Pr °r4b,e sub' ^here is no *»oin ri8ht to L?’ccl libert>' County can do more to listen to people, decide direction To the editor: Regarding the Banners Nov. 27 front page article, “Permit renews call for county frack­ ing oppoMtion." I would like to make a few clarifications. First, 1 was misquoted during the Nov. 25 county board meeting as saying that the new injection well was being filled with frack waste from out of state. 1 said it could be the case, but we have not verified it yet. Instead I was quoted as saying that we have not veri­ fied lhe exact location of the well. 1 actually had visited the site the day before and knew exactly where it is. It is in Johnstown Township in a residential area w'ith homes nearby. Although I had called the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for information, I was unable to obtain many details on exactly what waste was going into lhe site and was still working on it. The next speaker at the meeting, Michelle Skcdgell, was able to obtain more info from the DEQ and found that lhe waste was from conventional oil and gas wells in Barry County being drilled by a company from Traverse City. Semantics play’an important role in this issue, and many of the terms used are mis­ leading and unclear. For instance, the word “brine” is often used. Brine makes one think of its common usage as salt water. In the oil and gas industry, however, tbrine can refer to anything from saltwater to waler that comes up from a fracked well that is laden with chemical additives (some known carcino­ gens) and radioactive materials from the earth. There is also confusion around the word “frack." The DEQ and the state say that wc have been fracking safely for 60 years, but the new deep-well high-volume horizontal methods have been used only in the past sev­ eral years in Michigan, and have much bigger and more dangerous impacts on a community. Many citizens in our county, even those who have signed leases for their mineral rights, may not yet understand the huge impacts of the industry as it is now. As for Commissioner Craig Stolsonburg’s comments that we cannot do much about the situation before us, there are actually many things wc can do on a county level to help keep our community’ safe and beautiful and maintain the economic opportunities based on tourism, recreation and agriculture that we provide in Southwest Michigan. A group of local citizens has been researching the issue of how to do this and will be presenting some options lo the board of commissioners soon. Finally, as to the complaint that the citi­ zen’s comments took too much time, I would ask the commissioners to find some middle ground. 1 am very grateful for all those who serve as leaders, such as commissioners, and want to respect their lime. However, when people are not feeling heard in their govern­ ment, it is important that folks be allowed to speak up. 1 had no idea so many other people would be attending that meeting for the same purpose, so it would have been impossible to organize one spokesperson. So many people speaking (it was seven or eight at most) show that there is deep concern coming from many different parts of the community. I believe wc can all work together to keep Barry County a wonderful, beautiful and clean place to live. Kat VanHammcn, Delton Community should be prepared for variable weather To the editor: Over the next few years, the El Nino weather variations in the Pacific Ocean might be causing extremely variable weather in North America. I wonder if storms like lhc 2013 ice storm last December will start hap­ pening here in Michigan almost every* year. In the northeast section of Hastings, we were without electricity for 3 1/2 days, from Sunday morning, Dec. 22, until Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 25, 2013. Heroic repair crews from all over the U.S. came to Barry County and struggled to repair electric power lines brought down by hundreds of icy tree branch­ es. If disastrous ice storms start happening here every winter, we should carefully plan ahead, lo distinguish between daytime-only warming centers and all-night warming cen­ ters for every location in Barry* County. But how would we predict exactly which city or town will be with or without enough electric­ ity to power a warming center, and for how long? When the December 2013 power outage began, many of the retired people who live in our apartment building went to lhe homes of relatives, but some stayed here. Monday night, Dec. 23, an off-duty policeman with a flashlight came to our apartment building to inform us that if our building got too cold, wc could call 911. and a vehicle would come out and help any elderly residents down the steps from upstairs, (no electricity for an elevator), and give us a ride to a waiting room at Pennock Hospital to be transferred onto a Barry County Transit but to ride over to the Red Cross all-night warming center in Middleville, which fortunately had electricity, and some Red Cross sleeping cots. What do you Recently, I heard that the Pennock Hospital conference room had become a temporary daytime-only warming center during lhe 2013 ice storm, but they also would informally allow ice storm refugees to stay all night, although there were no sleeping cols there, and people would have lo sleep in chairs. Possibly the Red Cross had all the sleeping cots over in Middleville, because electricity was restored almost immediately in Middleville, but only gradually, day-by-day, here in Hastings. This kind of minor incon­ venience is understandable and normal in an electric power outage, because lhe gradual restoration of electricity throughout Barry County would probably occur randomly at many different locations at unpredictable times. In the El Nino weather fluctuations in the Pacific Ocean will be causing variable extremes of winter ice storms and summer windstorms here in Michigan, resulting in more frequent power outages, then perhaps people in the Red Cross and Pennock Hospital and other local organizations could be interviewed about future possibilities for winter warming centers and summer cooling centers that could be announced someday during a winter or summer power outage for people at home without electricity listening lo battery-powered radios. In recent years, some elderly people in many U.S. and European cities have suffered heat exhaustion during summer power outages in hot summer weath­ er. Here in Barry County, we should be pre­ pared for variable weather and major power outages, in both summer and winter. Tom Bateman, Hastings think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vole on the ques­ tion nosed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will b- tabulated and reported along with a new questions the following week. hlc il law* enforcement and the presi­ dent are among those considering jomd ? uiinnwide movement to proin“ ,hC officer aceountabilivide greaI po b<x)v wom vidco eanl. pobce offi­ cers. What do you think. 70%hwiUprovidegn:aierHCCounia- For this week: ■ NFL players In St. Louis used a recent game to protest the situation in Ferguson, Mo. NBA players, including LeBron James, are wearing warm-up Tshirts with words referencing police action in the death of Eric Garner in New York. Should sports be a platform for social demonstration? □ Yes □ No biI^ cy "bout Sin. but tomers equally. And he voted in favor of House Bill 5205, which designates discarded tires and other trash as renewable resource*.. At least this one I understand ns an effort to make it easier to remove these discards nnd create some ener­ gy. But if the legislature wants to support this industry, they should do it honestly. The shouldn’t divert funds from true renewable resources, such as wind, solar, geothermal and cultivated forests or prairie grasses. lhe House should be focused on expanding true clean, renewable energy, not allowing pol­ luter* to burn tires and call it renewable energy.” 1 thought Rep. Callton had more principal;' than this. It’s a disappointment. Dr Kenneth M. KomhcLcr. Plainwell COUNTY, continued from page 1------------------------------ couldn't agree wilhDul, ••The next time it la salary , would come up^when^^reques.) ^running a. .he same d sioners are running, sa^ y . Commissioner Craig Stohonburg Was absent In other business, the hoard approved.neap^nhnemofS^^^ (he remamderof a three.JCWIenn va(_ate(1. Megan Lavell on the anlmal shelter advisory board. . An audii engagement agreentcn, wilh Walker, Fluke & Sheldon for ihe 2014 Barry County Road Commission audit • rennaL Aments with Professional Benefits Services for short-term disability administration services performed in 2014 and to be performed in ">015 . A $185,857 quote from thc Michigan Counties Workers Compensation Fund to pro­ vide Workers Compensation Insurance cover­ age for 2015. • A consulting services agreement with MGT of America Inc. to provide indirect cost account services for fiscal years 2014, 2015 and 2016 al a three-year total of $36,000. • An amendment to thc employment con­ tract with Count} Administrator Michael Brown to include payment of a $1.200 bonus for 2014 and to add, effective Jan. 1. an increase in the annua] reimbursement amount for dental/optical services from $450 to $500. • Claims in thc amount of $48,988; pre­ paid invoices in thc amount of $2,420,030; and commissioners* payroll in lhe amount of $6,945.. • A resolution honoring retiring County Clerk Pam Jarvis. • A designation of Barry County Transit Manager William Voigt as the authorizing signer on contracts with thc Michigan Department of Transportation for state or fed­ eral funds for passenger transportation-relat­ ed Serv»v®H. - ■.<%. ,i.r • • 2015 salaries for the following seven elected officials: sheriff, $73,875; register of deeds, $58,063: clerk. $62,775; treasurer. $59,001; Surveyor, $8,423; drain commis­ sioner, $58,063; and prosecutor. $95,357. • A 2014 budget amendment resulting in a $20,690 increase in general fund revenues and expenses. The board was also informed by Brown of an emergency expenditure involving holes in Continued from previous page should have when it was cooler. Living person I most admire: (Thelma) My daughter, Kimberly. She’s by my side all the time. Best trip: (Lois) When my husband and I went to Hawaii. Talent I wish I had: (Thelma) To be a bet­ ter grandmother. (I-ois) I d like to be a singer. I sing in church, and that’s just too bad for the people who have to hear me. Favorite memory: (Lois) My husband sit­ ting on a John Deere tractor with our first grandson. If I won the lottery: (Thelma) I’d take all my kids, grandkids, and great grandkids somewhere — probably Hawaii. If I were president: (Lois) I’d find some way to peace, to showing more love. Last time I was inspired: (Thelma) Sunday. The whole family got together for the holiday. There were 150 people, and they weren’t all there. My life’s motto: (Lois) ‘No strangers in my life.’ If my life had a theme song: (Thelma) ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning. Oh What a Beautiful Day.” Favorite movie star: (Thelma) Julia Roberts. Best thing about Barry County: (Thelma) Thc people ... there’s a lot of good people here. . (Lois) It’s a very loving community. Hie outpouring of love at Christmas is amazing — and it’s not just « Christmas time. They help anyone, anytime- “I’ll be voting ‘no’ on the contract because I don’t agree with the 1 percent increase to elected officials in 2016 and 2017. I’ve made it pretty open about my feeling that when somebody gets elected, they know what the salary is going to be for their four-year term.” Jim Dull, County commissioner (Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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I • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per per­ son per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Know Your Legislators: Michigan Legislature Governor Rick Snyder, Republican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. Phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Cripitol, Farnurn Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing. Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134* Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. The Hastings County's stars. Do you know sotnone who should he fea­ tured for their volunteer work, for a fun-lov­ ing personality, for lhe stories he or she has to tell, or for any other reason? Send infor­ mation lo Newsroom Hastings Banner, 1351 N. M-d3 Highway. Hastings, Ml 49058; or email news (i3j-adgmphh's.cotn. Banner Duro.’cd to the mterjls of Bunv County s:nre 1S36 Put).' sbea by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax (269) 945-5192 Newsroom email newsyTadgraphica.com • Adverting ema.i ]-ads .?cho:ceonema;i com Frederic Jacobs Publisher & CEO Each week. The Banner profiles a person who makes Barry County shine. We'll provide <i quick peek each week at some of Barry the heat exchange portion of a rooftop heating and cooling unit al thc sheriff’s department. Because of the danger involved to inmates, evacuation of the area was conducted. Brown said the expense is expected to be approxi­ mately $10,000 and that the board has pro­ vided authority for such emergency decision' outside lhe normal and more time-consuming formal approval process. Brown also reminded commissioners and the public of the open forum Monday. Dec. 15. from 6:30 to 8 p m. to discuss proposed options as developed by consulting architects and engineers Tower Pinkster for the county master facilities plan. The meeting will be at lhe Barry Community Enrichment Center, 629 W. State St., in Hastings. The board, meets for a commiltee-of-lhewhole session Tuesday, Dec. 16. in it** meet­ ing chambers al lhe county courthouse. 220 W. State St., Hastings, beginning ar 9 a.m. Hank Schuuring CFO • NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderlaan (Editor} Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) Brett Bremer Julie Makarewicz Fran Faverman Sandra Ponsetto Shan Carney Constance Cheeseman Bonnie Mattson • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Caw-r-vQ ma ucojo’ed Monday a 0U s m to 00 p m. Fnd;, s Scott Onimen Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker Subscription Rat»»: ter ywr tn R.,rry Coirty $40 par ye* ;n oourw. $45 pt?r yva* oiwwhere POSTMASTER Send adtot cams to POBcxB Hoangs Mi 4'5058 0t02 Second C’-ui Pud al Hitfngs. Mi a'Xjsb �------ 21Thu»9cfQy, Ocof-mtw 11 rot4 - The H.i$t«nys Bunner ■---------- - --------- -- ------------------------------- ;----------- ----------------- Worship Together I I —at the church ofyour choice ~ Weekly schedules of Hastings area churches available for your convenience... GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH *950 E M-79 Highway. N.whMlk-. Ml 4<W?3 I'.'.'Uir Don Riisroc. (5F» 852-9228. Sunday service 10 am. idlow ship Tr.r.r before the 'vnice Nursery children’s min­ istry. south group. adv.lt small group’ ministry, leadership training­ ! SOLID ROCK BIBLE cm RCHOJ DFl.TON 7025 Milo Rd . P.O. Box 408. (corner of Milu R<’ tor Roger Cl.-vpv!. (5)7) 2<MtiiuO. Sund ’.v Worship Service 10 »6a«n. io |!:3(>am . Nuv cn and Childrens Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and payer time b 30 pni. W 7 30 p m WOODLANP INITEO METHODKT CIIIW-H 203 N Main. Woodland. MI 48X97 • <269/ 367-4061 ior Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9.15 a m. pleasant mew FAMILY CHI rch 2601 Lacey Road. Dow ling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone Sundav Service. 9:30 a.m.; Sund.tv School II a nt.:Sunday Evening Service 6 pm; Bible Study Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6‘3O p .nt. SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS independent CHI RCH OF CHRIS I 54) N. Michigan Ave.. Hast­ ings. Phone 269-945-2938. Sunday Sch<x>! 10 a m.; Wor­ ship 11 a m Weiinesda} Night Bible Study 7 p.m. HASIINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH 'An Expression oj who Jesus is to the m arid annmd us ’ 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Asso­ ciate Pastor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Erie Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided Sunday School 9.3B10:15 a.in. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10.05 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.in. & Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and /Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and laidies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at •Wendy’s. 11:30n.m. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd (in Irving). Sunday sen ices each week: 9:15 a.nt. Morning Prayer Hastings chirch of (Holy Communion the 2nd THE N \ZARENE Sunday of each month at this 1716 North Bn’aJway. Danny service). 10 a.m. Holy Com­ Quaitvtrom. Pastor Sunday munion (each week). The Rec­ SOtw! d.e< a.m Morning tor of Ss. Andrew £ Matthias W.r*h:p Service 10 45 an:.: ix Ri Rev. David T. Hustwick. Hcn.ro: Senior 6 P'\The church phone number is Wednesday I 'enmg Service " 769-795-2370 and the rectory p ni. number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:'/ ILkSTINGS FIRST HRST BAPTIST CHI RCH trax.tiVandrcwjithias. We are UNITED METHODIST 309 F. WiKxll.avn. Hading'. part of the Diocese of the Great CHURCH Dan Curnc. Sr. Pastor. Ryan Lakes which is in communion 209 \V. Green Struct, Hastings. ■R-sc. Youth lister. Josh Mau­ with The United Episcopal MI 49058. Pastor M.irkPayne. rer. Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ Church of North America and Office Phone: 269-.945.9574. vice-- 9.15 am. Sunday use the 1928 Book of Common I School for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Schedule - Worship: 9 Prayer7at all our services. a.m. Traddiliona! <fc II a.m Worship Service; 6 pm Contemporary (Nuracry Care is Evening Service: Jr. Youth hope: united available through age 4); Adult Group 5 7 pm & Sr High METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Schoo! 10 a.ni.; PrcKYouth Group 7-9 p.m.. M-37 South at M-79. Rev. 5th grade Sunday School 11 20 Wednesday. Family Night Richard Moore. Pastor. Church a.m.; L’pRight Revolt Youth 6:30 pm. Aw ana. Bible phone 269-945-4995. Church Ministry (6th-i2thgrades) 5:30­ Siudv. Pr.Hm and Prayer. Call Fax No.: 269-818-0007. 7:30 p.m. Share the Light Soup Church Office 948-8004 for Church Secretary -Treasurer. Kitchen senes a FREE meal information on MOPS. Chil­ Linda Bclson. Office hours. EVERY Tuesday from 5:00­ dren's Choir. Sports Ministries. 6.00 p.m. . k Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday WVAXOMECrtUNERS GRACE LITHF.RAN Morning. 9:30 am Sunday I NIT ED METHODIST CHURCH School: 10:45 am Morning CHURCH Discm er Gods Grace with us! Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi 3185 N Breadway. Hastings. Hols Communion Even: Sunday! Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Sunday, Dec. 14,2014 - Sun­ Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May ); Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ day Worship Hours 10:00 a.m. Sunday evening service 6 pm. ship Services: Sunday. 9:45 Sunday School: pre-school Tuesday 9 ain Men's Bible a.m.; Sunday School. 10.45 a m adult <!«' 8:45 a.m. Nursery Study al the church. Wednes­ Available. Dec. 14 - Christmas day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ WOODGROVE Program Dress Rehearsal 8:45 viously Pioneers) (meal BRETHREN a.m.; All ages Sunday Schixd served) (October thru May): 6 CHRISTIAN PARISH 8:45 a.nt: Worship at 10 a.tn. p.m. Circle of Friends (Young 4X87 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor w/youth & adult bells; Noisy Adult Special Needs Group) Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair Ottering; Jesus’ birthday parly (Oct. thru May). accessible and elevator. Sun­ 6 potluck after service: Broth­ day School 9.30 aan. Worship ers of Grace jail ministry 12:45 COMMUNI TY BAPTIST Tune 10:30 a m. Youth activi­ p.m.; Middle School Youth CHURCH ties: call for information. Group 5-6:30 p.m.: Men’s AA A Community of Christ follow­ 7:00 p.m. Dec. 17 - Word ers who Glorify Gud. Strength­ COUNTRY CHAPEL Watchers Bible Study 10 im.: en one another und Transform UNITED METHODIST Advent Supper 6 p.m.; Puppet our World. 502 East Grand CHURCH Praise Ministry 7 p.m.; Clapper Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Kids & Grace Notes (youth & a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 Ml 49050 Rev RyanWidand. adult bells) Advent Worship; a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Sundays - 10 a.m. Worship Ser­ Advent Prayer Worship Sen ice Thursday : Bible Study & vice; Sunday School and Nurs­ 7 p.m. Dec. 18 - Clapper Kids Prayer 7* p.m. For information ery available during service (youth bells) (n Hastings Public about other ministries and (Slimmer Schedule - Adult Library 4-4:30 p.rn.; Grace opportunities contact Pastor Sunday School; 9 a m.. Wor­ Notes (adults bells) 5:45-7 p.rn.; Jim Hess or the church at (269) ship <k Children's Programs 10 Adult Choir 7.15 p.rn Location: 945-9217; or email pastoram ) Youth Group. Covenant 239 E. North Si. Hastings, 269­ jinv? cbchastings.org or *ec our Prayer. Choir, Chimes. Praise 945-9414 or 945-2645. fax 269­ Website: www.cbchasting* org. Band. Quilting Group. Com­ 945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey munity BrvakfaMs and more! http i/Avw w.discover-grace.org. ABUNDANT LIFE Call the church office at (2691 Facebook: Grace Lutheran FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES 721-8977 (M’W.'F 9 am -12 Church-ELCA Hastings. MI A Spirit-filled church. Meeting p in ), e-mail office rnei.net at the Maple Leaf Grange. or visit v.ww.country chapel FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria umc.org for more information. CHURCH Rd., Nashville. Mich. 49073. A Church for All Ages Sun. Praise &. Worship 10:30 LIFEGATE COMMUNITY 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6 30 p.m. CHURCH 49058. (269/ 945-5463. Pastor Jestis Club for boys & girls 30! E. State Rd., P.O. Box 273. Case VanKempcn. Sunday Ser­ ages 4-12. Pastors David and Hastings. MI -4905b Pastor vices: 9:00 am. Traditional Rose MacDonald. An oasis of Scott Price. Phone. 269 948­ Worship, 10:3(1 a m. Contempo­ God's love. •’Where Everyone (1900. Website: www.Iifegirterary Sen ice. Nursery, Children's is Someone Special." For cc.com. Sunday Worship 10 and Adult Sunday School information call 616-731­ available. Visit us online at: a. m. Wednesday Life Group 5194. ^Jt^UinkliuichhastinpsQfy b.30 p.m. QI Ann L Nil ED MEIHODISrCHl RCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63. Hastmgs. MI 49t)5h. Pastor Rev Jerry BukoAi. (616) 945­ 9392 Sunday Worship II am Children’s Sunday School. HAST1NG.S. M| . Krccn(1 o DcWitl. age 74. ol Hastings. passcd awav Friday. DecS. 2014 at his home Krceno was bom on September 21, 1940. the son of Ralph and Aline (Wilkins) DeWitt. He attended Thoniapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville. 1 Krceno worked his entire life in the con­ struction business. He was a self-employed contractor in the latter years of his work. Keeno did window and siding work as well as other types ol home repair. He married Elsie Marie Powers on/August I. 1980. During his- leisure time. Krceno enjoyed tinkering in his bam with his tools and clas­ sic trucks. He had a love for fishing on Lake Michigan and also some of the small inland lakes. Krceno also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Krceno was preceded in death by his par­ ents, Ralph and Aline DeWitt: his first wife, Louise DeWitt; his siblings, Ralph DeWitt Jr.. Vernon George DeWitt. Erwin- James DeWitt. Oscar J. DeWitt. Sterling Lawrence DeWitt; and his stepchildren, David J. Burundi and Ireonard W. Burandt. Kreeno is survived by his wife. Marie DeWitt; children. Dennis A. DeWilt. Krcena Kay Tossava. Tina Louise Cullers, and William Scott (Laurie) DeWitt; stepchildren, Grace Burandt, Sandra (John) Britten. Diane Hammond. John Burandt. Nancy (I-awrence) Reed and Tommy Burundi; many grandchildnen. great-t’randchikltvn; his sister, Merccy (Bob) Erwayi mnl nuihv mid nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with final expenses. Visitation and funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 10. 2014 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Andrew Courtright officiated the service. Interment took place at HastingsTownship Cemetery. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. HASTINGS. Ml - Benjamin K. Henry, age 68, of Hastings, passed away December 7, 2014 at MngnumCare in Hastings. Ben was born in Winnipeg. Manitoba _ Canada on August 23, 1946 to proud parents, Alexander McGee Henry and Kate (Kostyk) Henry-. In his younger years, Ben and his brothers enjoyed yearly week long family vacations to Ontario to fish, to their hearts’ content and enjoy the outdoors. With the passing of Alexander, Kate remarried Roscoe Bennett and the boys moved to Irving. There, they were able to continue their passion for fishing on a daily basis and life became a little easi­ er for a mother of three young boys. Ben went to school in Hastings, didn't graduate with his class but later received his GED, which he was extremely proud of. In later years, he loved collecting coins, going to car shows with his older brother and yard sales. Ben was preceded in death by his mother. Kate Bennett; father, Alexander Henry; and stepfather, Roscoe Bennett. He is survived by two brothers, Alex and Don of Hastings; a loving stepsister, Ellejane Ressegiue of Charlotte; and a daughter, Kathy Winert of Hastings. A special thanks goes out to Ben’s Aunt Alice Slovinsky from Canada who was always there to help in any way she could, Tim Loftus for always being concerned about Ben's welfare. Steve Loftus for sharing his knowledge of coins and friendship. Roy SfadUh’Tvfoo helped- with iriariy ot Ben’s oiir- ’ d<xir projects and barbecues, Trudy Akin for cleaning house and making life easier for Ben. Spectum Hospital and MagnumCarc for their loving efforts in his final days. Respecting Ben’s wishes, cremation has taken place, a memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Ben's aggressive altitude towards life will be missed. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhomc.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. County facilities plan gets public airing Dec. 15 A public input session on various options being proposed for future planning of Barry County-owned facilities is planned Monday, Dec. 15. at the Barry Community Enrichment Center from 6:30 to' 8 p.m. Tower Pinkster, the Grand Rapids architec­ tural and engineering Finn commissioned by the Barry County Board of Commissioners to develop a master facilities plan, will be con­ ducting the session to gather input, feedback and reactions from the public to the options ii is proposing. The county board engaged Tower Pinkster in its effort to take a proactive approach io future planning and develop a long-range master plan for Barry County facilities Central to the board’s effort has been a plan that will embody the ideas of improved serv­ ice and safety to its citizens, reduced operat­ ing cost, consolidation of non-county servic­ es. preservation of its historic facilities and thoughtful guidance for capital expenditure planning. All interested individuals are invited and encouraged to attend. The Barry Community Enrichment Center is al 231. S. Broadway, Hastings, in the former Presbyterian church. For further information, call 269-945-1284 email mbruwnC« barrycounty.org; or visit or write the Barry County Administrator’s office, 220 W. State St., Hastings. - HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time. 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. 10:30 a.ru. This information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, ^,e Punches and these local businesses: Flexfab 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 jjlg- Broadway. Hastings, MI 49058 » 269-945-3252 Serv,’ng Hastings, Barry County and Surrounding Communities tor 45 yean •Tradilional and Cremation Services •Pre - PIanning Serv ices •Large Parking Lot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Pre-anangenient Transfers Accepted HlUM talitWlftoai 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 HASTINGS, MI - James Robert Smelker passed away on December 6. 2014 at Thomapple Manor in Barry County. He was bom in Freeport on March 15, 1940 to Robert and Agnes (Baley) Smelker. He lived most of his life in the Freeport area and was a graduate of Freeport High School in 1958. ~ In his early years, Jim worked on the fam­ ily dairy farm and later worked as a well driller with Dutchcr/Carlson. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother. David: first wife. Gloria (Chick) Smelker and second wife, Martha Sheehan. Jim is survived by three sons, Scott, Mark and Brad (Amy); granddaughters, Corinne and Jessica and one brother. Kermit Jon (Colleen). Jim retired and moved up north to Custer, where he enjoyed feeding and watching wildlife. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be next spring in Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s memory to the Freeport Historical Society. P.O. Box 127, Freeport, MI 49325­ 0127. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the fam­ ily. _ family Owned and Operated ~..;irrbachfuneralhonic.nel Vivian M. Love, age 89. passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at the home of her granddaughter, Doris McGann. She was bom April 25,1925 in Quimby , to Clare C. and Alice L. (Burchett) Marshall. Vivian was a 1943 graduate of Bellevue High School. On June 26, 1943 she was united in marriage to Willard L. Love of Bellevue. He survives. . She delivered papers for the Battle Creek Enquirer for 22 years, al one time was a licensed real estate sales person, loved sewing, quilting, reading and music. She was an active member of Bellevue Christian Center, as long as her health allowed, and taught Sunday School there for many years. In addition to her husband, Vivian is sur­ vived by her daughters, Anne Lightfoot of East Leroy and Susan Love of Bellevue; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She wits preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles D. Love; one sister and two brothers. Funeral services will take place IF a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. 2014 at Bellevue Christian Center with Pastor Danesh Manik officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bellevue Christian Center. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home in Battle Creek. www.shawfuneralhome.com �The Hawino-. Banner - Thursday. December It. ?0H - Par;e 7 better bridge in BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH ♦: V;QJ ♦. K Q 9 5 ♦:KQJ 10 9 72 WEST EAST 4.Q J 109 8 5 ♦: A K 7 6 3 2 V: K 8 4 ♦: 6 ♦; 6 5 3 Dbl 5^ Pass South 44 Pass Pass West Pass Pass •» * * * ♦ ’■ (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycountymichigan.blogspot.com) SOCIAL SECURITY COLUMN Help Social Security help the homeless by Vonda VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist. FVc 21 is National Homeless Persons • i niv Since 1990. on or near the firsuta" of winl<:r and lhe l°rECSL "’u" “V « National Coalition tor the Homeless year, (he k compassion for bangs attent o HO a u the ^eless who lly didn t have through the entire us recovery vvorUKSw^ t economy, no |e jn l)Ur commumty being homelcs . I meinbcrs> military vetcolleagues and • h( ((M proud lo Xrtei;n^o^-homckSOT“Send,in tragedy. nrovides services to the Social Sccu^5CPservices can be found at homeless, an. g()V/homelessness. www.socialsccu toine|csl. ni;iy apply lor 'ITtOtc who < their benefits can benefits- H lh^ ^ly ,rllo a personal banking be deposited dir debil |iank card, or account, a P^ '-^mmt. They also can another « rc,~Xd to a third |»art>. or it no.■“ c n export, and steel total cargo 34.6 million metric tons for the period frt)ni Mafvh November 30 - "P * Pcttenl over the same 24 Puss remarkable year '"'.According to th* St- Uwrcncc Seaway In today’s hand, we sec another common example of highly distributional hands, look at the East/West hands and count those spades. There were twelve spades between the two play­ ers, and yet they did not get the contract. Now look at the North/South hands and count the club suit. There were ten clubs, and yet the contract was not in clubs. What happened here? One of the most difficult skills for bridge players to master is the ability to count. Count every thing you can. but in the bidding portion of the game, count the points between you and your partner, and sec if you can count the points in the opponents’ hands. Remember there are only forty high card points to count, but when it comes to distribution, that creates anoth­ er problem for counters. West opened with a Weak Two Spade bid: 6+ spades and ten or fewer high card points. That is a given. So let’s count West’s points to see if that was correct. Yes, West had ten high card points and a long spade suit, just as promised. North used a take-out double for her bid. A take-out double showed .shortness in the bid suit and support for the other three suits and usually 12+ high card points. What did North actually have? Yes, she was short in spades with none. She had fifteen high card points and an impressive club suit with seven. She was a little short in hearts, but a QV and a JV might come in handy. North was probably going to bid the clubs on the next round as her double for take-out was a forcing bid. South would have to bid unless there was an intervening bid. There was an intervening bid. and East with six spades as well used the Fast Arrival bid, jumping to 44. East had a useful hand for West with a void in clubs, an A4, and six spades. With six high card points. it was still a useful bid for East to bid 44. So far in our counting, we can count ten points for the opener, at least tw elve points for the overcaller with the take-out double, and a minimum of six points for East. That accounts for 28 of the forty high card points. South must have between ten and twelve to make up the forty points, more or less. In fact. South actually had just nine high card points. While high card points are a guide to reaching game, sometimes wild distribution makes things challenging for both pairs. After the 44 bid from East, North bid 54 as she had planned. With 15 high card points, a void in spades, and strong clubs. North expected to make a 54 bid. Imagine her surprise when Silent South bid a small slam in hearts, a suit that had never been mentioned until the sixth level. All passed, and South prepared to play a small slam in hearts. Whcn-Wcst Jed the K4. and South saw the void in spades, she made her plan and thanked her partner for her hand. Trumping with the JV in the dummy. South next led the QV letting it ride all the way to West’s Ky. West continued with the A4. and South discarded a small diamond and trumped in her hand w ith the 6V. She next played the AV, the 10V, and all of the trumps were accounted for The A4 was led from the South hand, and then a small club was led to the dummy, and the dummy’s clubs were played from the top down, lite last trick was the K4 which was trumped by the last heart in the declarer’s hand. For their efforts, North/South were only two of 38 tables who played this hand w ho found the 6V slam. 1430 was their score for bidding and playing well. On a count of the points between North and South, we can see only 24 high card points, yet 6V was bid and made on distribution. East/West had 16 points, but they could have easily made 44 with this hand. They would use the void in clubs and the A4 to create an effective crossruff and handily win their game. For those w ondering about 54 which many tables chose to play, most of them were defeat­ ed one trick by the East/West team for a paltry score for the North/South team. East/West would probably score a trick with the A4, trump a diamond,- and win a heart trick with the KV later for down one. For those of you who follow syndicated bridge columnist Frank Stewart in the area papers, his advice is as follows about counting: “Counting is not an arcane process, only a matter of focus and practice. Anyone can do it.” You can count on it! essary. a their fwnds- With just on* n',Jn11'lcft °f the season St ♦: A 8 7 2 ♦: - SOUTH Dealer: West Vulnerable: North/South Lead: K4 East ‘Remarkable’ year of grain and steel boosts Seaway season V: 9 5 3 4:4 V: A 10 7 6 2 ♦: J 10 4 3 ♦: A84 North State News Roundup Social Security also collaborates with other agencies to help the homeless. At www.socialsecurity.gov/homelessness/collaborations.htm, you can read more about the Health Care for the Homeless program that provides grants to a network of local public and nonprofit private organizations. Social Security also participates in the Federal Interagency Reentry Council, as well as the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness program. PATH helps people with serious mental health issues or people who are homeless or nt risk of homelessness. Every day, and especially Dec. 21, remem­ ber those living without a place to call home. Homelessness is a complicated and emotion­ al issue, but we can help our brothers and sis­ ters — friends and family — access lhe safe­ ly net that Social Security provides. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/homelessness to leant more. Vonda VanTil is the public affairs spec ialist for West Michigan. You may write her c/o Social Sec urity Administration, 3045 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids Ml 4V525 or via email lo vonda.vanliK? ssa.gov. period last year. • ) nianagcment expect the season will dose ahead „f lw similar margin. Grain shipments (Canadian and U S ) tal­ lied 10.1 million metric tons Up over 2013. The vast majority of that uplift has come from n-xord Canadian crops, but U.S. grain to date is also up by 30 percent. Grain shipments through the pon of Toledo have been at their highest level in four years. Renewed construction activity and auto­ motive manufacturing lifted stec| s|upmcnls by 80 percent to million metric tons this season with ports including Detroit. Toledo. Milwaukee and Cleveland all benefiting from the increase. Nearly 2 million metric tons of new busi­ ness also helped to oftset decreases in iron orc and coal shipments this year. Close to a fifth of that total has been salt imports heading lo destinations such as Detroit. Toledo and Milwaukee. These have been supplementing a huge demand by cities, towns, businesses, schools and hospitals for road salt from domestic mines. Salt shipments are up by 47 percent to 3 million metric tons. Transportation Commission urges focus on state funding shortfall The Slate Trans|xjrtation Commission has adopted a resolution encouraging the State 1-egislature to "immediately lake action” to increase state transportation revenue. Tire res­ olution sVas WrittcJ1 following an STC meet­ ing in Larrrtttg in wJftch' State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle outlined the depart­ ment’s five-year Transportation Program and funding challenges. A copy of the resolution on the MDOT website is at: http://Lusa.gov/121DaNE. 'l he STC resolution said that continuing to underinvest in the state's transportation infra­ structure is producing a loss of nearly $3 mil­ lion in the value of Michigan reads and bridges each day for a total of SI billion per year. It also noted that MDOT has projected it will not have enough state transportation rev­ enue to match all available federal highway funding beginning in 2016, and that this revcnuc shortfall will result in the loss of as much as $750 million in federal aid annually. “MDOT welcomes the Commission’s call for action," said Steudle. "The future of Michigan’s stale transportation network is at stake." expanding two existing efforts. Detroit stands stronger as city exits bankruptcy Detroit’s financial emergency is ending and a stronger city has emerged. Gov. Rick Snyder said on Wednesday, accept­ ing the determination from Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr that his work is complct-. cd and signaling the city can exit bankruptcy/ Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and city lead­ ers said they are building upon Detroit's solid financial foundation and guiding a renewed city. Duggan and lhe council regained full powers to run the city in September, but Ort remained as emergency manager until the city exited bankruptcy on Dec. 10. "Detroit stands taller today.” Snyder said. "Our state’s largest city has moved through this historic bankruptcy to move toward a brighter future. This was difficult work that required bold leadership and sacrifices from many people, and there is more to do. But we Barry County has been chosen as one of also have watched through this process the seven pilot sites and programs focused on people of our state draw closer and stand innovative solutions to the challenges of the together in support of Detroit, recognizing mentally ill and developmentally disabled. that all of Michigan is better when the The state of Michigan is expanding its efforts city thrives." to divert lhe mentally ill and developmentally Snyder authorized the placement of the disabled from incarceration and to get the city into bankruptcy in July 2013 because it help they need. could not provide adequate services to its res­ "We’re focused on finding lhe best possible idents or meet its obligations to ways to assist people in our communities creditors. Today, the quality of life for the struggling with mental health issues and city’s 700,000 residents is improving. The developmental disabilities, said Lt. Gov. response time for police and emergency med­ Brian Calley in making the expansion ical services has dropped dramatically. Work announcement. "These pilot programs will is underway to improve streetlights, trash is help us learn which strategies arc the most being picked up and a plan is in place to effective in reducing risk and providing care, remove hundreds of abandoned structures serving as blueprints to be used across our that have blighted neighborhoods. state.” Detroit also has a firm, sustainable finan­ Gov. Rick Snyder appointed Calley to chair cial foundation, with a two-year budget in lhe Mental Health Diversion Council, which place and plans for reinvestment in the city’s is overseeing the programs with partners in services and infrastructure. the Michigan Department of Community ity The bankruptcy effort was guided by Orr Health, which provided $1,667,957 for the and was supported by a wide variety of com­ pilots, and the Department of Corrections, munity. business and philanthropic leaders in which provided $998,510 for the efforts. and around the city as well as appreciated sac­ The agencies selected for the 2015 pilot rifices from hard-working Detroit employees, programs and their funding levels are: Barry past and present. County Community Health, $152,588; “Reaching lhe effective date of lhe plan of Berrien mental Health Authority, S528.129; adjustment is a milestone, but it also is just Detroit Central City community Mental one step in a journey," Orr wrote in his letter Health, $627,000; Kalamazoo community to Snyder and Clinton. “If the city takes, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, advantage of this unique opportunity to shed, $357,500; Monroe Community Mental the problem* of vhc past and stays on the path Health Authority. $120,830; Network 180 of that has been blazed in the restructuring. Kent county. $555,450; Oakland county Detroit is poised to grow and thrive for the Community Mental Health Authority, benefit of its residents and this state for many $275,370: and Pathways of Marquette, years to come.” . $498,600. By approving seven sites for pilot programs focused on innovative solutions and Pilot program in Barry County will address challenges of mentally ill and disabled DNR: Challenging conditions, decreased deer nirabers likely led to lower harvest The 2014 firearm deer season wrapped up Nov. 30, and challenging conditions and lower deer numbers in some areas likely con­ tributed to fewer deer being taken this year, according lo the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Each year lhe DNR generates preliminary estimates of lhe firearm deer harvest shortly after lhe season closes. Those estimates arc later replaced by a rigorous assessment of harvest and participation over all deer seasons using an annual hunter mail survey. The 2014 firearm deer season harvest appears to have decreased in all regions this year, but particularly in the Upper Peninsula. Experiences can differ widely within regions. DNR biologists estimate that, compared to 2013, the harvest was down approximately 30 to 40 percent across the Upper Peninsula, decreased perhaps as much as 10 percent in the northern Lower Peninsula, and was down about 5 percent in the southern Lower Peninsula. Deer populations in the Upper Peninsula arc down after two severe past winters. The DNR significantly reduced antlerless quotas prior to this season. DNR Staff also has invested in habitat improvement and research, assessing lhe role of predators, habitat and weather conditions in driving U.P. deer abun­ dance The 2014 deer season forecast indicat­ ed hunters should expect t0 Sec fewcr deer in the region, and some locations also saw more than 40 inches of snow accumulation before the fircann season opencdt making hunting access ^allenging and driving deer to morale out olsu^’ Mriier than nonnal. -T-he '''"1' .7"'"L"b«>ught to our check stations decltt e<l mt^h as 60 percent in some locattoi s. «> «"Ut hunler w.,s somewhat better m «irva^ . densities." noted Upper Supervisor Terry ^y -X a RcS“ has moderated since the,,' seventy to monitor conditions aaj e 11 continue uhuions through the monu, I,tt 1 eer Deer harvest did not d^ji^^ne." ly in the Lower PeninsU|a dramatical"3 he tough winter 1^, deer populations befnk ‘ not impact bridge as it did in the Unn„r (Mackinac) Kr ‘ niinsulasaid Ashley Autcnrielh, Wildlife Division deer biologist for the northern regions. “But reduced antler size this season indicated deer condition was affected.” Concentrations of standing com that pro­ vides secure cover for deer contributed to adverse hunting conditions in some locations. Brent Rudolph, Wildlife Division research specialist, also said “department research in one Southern Michigan study area indicates deer numbers are still only slowly rebounding following an extensive outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease several summers ago." The research project is being conducted in collaboration with Michigan State University, with assistance from many hunter volunteers, and also has received financial support from Safari Club International. Rudolph also stressed the importance of cooperation with Michigan’s hunter harvest survey, what he called "a vital tool for Michigan’s deer program, and another impor-. tant way in which data provided by hunters contributes lo our information base.” Hunters who do not receive a survey in the. mail but wish to provide their hunting and. harvest information may visit vvwvv.michigan.gov'deer and select the “Complete a Deer Harvest Survey Online” link. Hunters should only provide this information once they have completed all of their 2014 deer hunting activities. For more information about hunting oppor­ tunities or deer management in Michigan, go online to www.michigan.gov/hunting or vvwvv.michigan.gov/deer. J^ewbom babies Eli David Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 18, 2014 at 6:14 a.m. to Lanic Johns and Cody McCarron of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs, and 20 inches long. Jedidiah David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov 21, 2014 at 4:48 to Heather and Justin Schultz of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20.5 inches long. Kula Michelle Carr, born in Pennock Hospiul on Nov. 25. 2014 at 5:14 p.m to Anthony Carrand Kacey Gunnol Hastings. Mva Miller, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov T5 2014 al 10:20 a.m. to Matthew and Jessica Miller ot Caledonia Weighing 7 lbs. 0 Weighing 7 !b>. 4 ozs. and 19 inches long. ♦♦>* y Annabcth Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 30. 2014 to Don and Nicole Smith of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. and was 19 inches long. Eli Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. I. 2014 at 5:04 p.m. to Cassandra and Alex’ Voogd of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. T 4«V Zoda Railynnc Louise, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. I. 2014 at H;17 a.m lo Dominic and Jessica Bauchman of Ionia Weighing 7 lb>. 9 ozs. and 20 112 inches loi^ ozs.and 20 inches long , Chester M., born at Pennock Hospital nn Dec. 1. 2014 at 10:24 p.m 1(> “a Ratlvnn Kay. born at Pennock Hospital on N„v ’-><) ->014 at 10:2R pnt. to Keesha Brown "nd Nick Harmer of Haoings'Lake Odessa. Matthew Wengerd oi Hastings. Weirhii.o 2 lbs. 6 ozs. and 18 U2 inches lone. * 81 �Financial FOCUS 1 Wished by Mark D. Christensen of EDWARD by Elaine Gnrlock K'nn.ht brings the local hisioric.il society meeting at 7 p.m. <i: the Freight House muse­ um Member, and welcome guests arc inxiled to bring recipes to share be it a traditional hol­ iday recipe 01 other family favorite. Samples aic welcome. lhe eight trees arc resplendent m all their colorful glory with the hundreds of ornaments that were hung in November. The l ake Odessa Area Historical Society hosted several crafters during Christmas Round the 1‘own in the museum and lhe depot with a good attendance, ’lhe society also boated a sale of baked poods during the two-day event. One of the society's members is Robert fink who graduated latke Odessa High School in 1951 while his father Russell rink was the whool superintendent. He and his wife are pictured in the last Vanguard, publication of MARSH as the organizers of the Colorado chapter of MARSP. This »s the busy week for Lakewood Community Council with the project of oig.ini zine, filling and delivering of more than 150 boxes of f<\xi and bags of gifts to families in the Lakewood school district. Helpers are needed Saturday morning lo deliver the boxes. 'lhe concert al Lakewood High School auditorium Sunday afternoon was performed to a full crowd Along with the Lakewood \re i Choral Society, the Capitol City Ringers performed their own numbers and then com­ bined v ith the singers for the final three nuinhe.s Among the players was Christy Harris, daughter of Dr John and Rcenie Hemming. Christy was often a musical performer when she was in high school In lhe audience some members spotted former high school band director Douglas Lawson of Jackson and wife Dottie in company with David and Bonnie Scovall. ,ts w ell as dozens of other former and current residents. One fun number that used audience participation was “ rhe Tw elve Days of Christmas.’’ w ith singers holding big signs to denote the time for a slice of the audience to stand and sing their lines. This is lhe 29th year of lhe choral scx’icty ’s performances. Die treewill offering was to be divided between the two musical groups. Members of the United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church and their husbands were at the home of John and Andrea Gentner Thursday morning for their annual breakfast meeting, which included a meal, signing of many cards for shut-in mem­ bers of the church and selected missionaries, plus two stories of earth stewardship through use of ethanol and solar energy in place of wood, which is scarce in many tropical coun­ tries. Alethians of Central United Methodist Church attended the Sunday afternoon con­ cert at the high school and then reconvened al the church for a shared meal. Newly elected president of Commercial Bank and the board of its holding company Commercial National Financial Corporation is Kev in Collison of Middleton. He is a son of Jerry and Ly nda Collison of Lake Odessa, husband of Annette and father of two chil­ dren. Mr. and Mrs. Sorden of Grant spent the weekend with their daughter. Rev. Karen Sorden. at the parsonage on Sixth Avenue. Her parents, who liye in Grant, assisted her with an open house for members and friends of Central United Methodist Church Saturday afternoon. Warmer temperatures near lhe 40-degree mark are a help lo the contractors working on the library' project, tn lhe past week, much progress has been made with the roof and also the brick facade on Fourth Avenue. The alley side has an attractive stone face. JONES What can you learn from the ‘Oracle of Omaha? Warren Buffet (l . . ~ is considered '■’Oracle from Omaha investors i„ his “f "•'."“T1 * * * world in iv •’ Ycl "hile lhe ‘"vestment X -Buffefs few Bullet quotes P?My S"”f ‘ C 1 “ lions on putting themOng W* S“me 8U8gCS' "Whether X < ■ • >K,ck,. I like hZ- ""'"'* r1”’"' >U,CkXlOr when it n »«<r*c,uX' ‘ 'sT ins"'!' ''U' lnv',ns >ou should look for U . ” 'Civics whose price may ave < roppe . ,\ “bcar” niarkct tends to drag down many Moek< . ., . b r । .... , । " even those with strong un a cn a s and favorable prospects. These n ™ S. ' 'J'" ** cousidCrcd ••bargains." . nt . y o determine whether a .stock is expensive or ’cheap” is by looking at its price-to-eannngs ralio (p/E) For cxamplc% if Company A has a share price of $20 and earnings per share of $4. lhcn il has a P/E of 5. On lhe other hand, if Company "B" has the same share price of $20, but has earnings per share of .$., its P/E WouId be 10. So it would be considered more expensive than Company A. Be aware, though, that the P/E ratio works better as a measure of cost when you are comparing two companies in the same industry. “Time is the friend of the wonderful busi­ ness, the enemy of the mediocre." Be prepared to own quality stocks for the long term: over time, your confidence may bc rew arded. On the other hand, if an investment is not of high quality, its flaws will bc revealed over lhe years. ”lf investors insist on trying to time their participation in equities, they should try to be fearful w hen others are greedy and greedy This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local EdwardJones Financial only when others are fearful." Trying to "time” the market — that is, Advisor. If you have any questions, contact attempting to buy when prices are low and Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. sell when prices are high — is a difficult task. Too many people do just the opposite: They try to "cut their losses" by selling when the market is down and then go after the "hot” The following prices ere from the close investment whose price may already be as nf business Iasi Tuesday. Reponeo high as it’s going to go. 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And while -.78 52.29 General Mills this endless holding period may not be possi­ -.46 32.80 General Motors ble for all of us, you get the idea: the longer -.71 36.89 Intel Corp. you keep a good investment, the better off -.75 65.82 Kellogg Co. you may be when you do sell. -3.74 91.36 McDonald’s Corp "The line separating investment and specu­ +1.16 159.13 Perrigo Co. lation, which is never bright and clear, AO +.42 31.99 Pfizer Inc. becomes blurred still further when most mar­ +.17 34.11 Sears Holding ket participants have recently enjoyed tri­ ' +.09 5.15 Spartan Motors umphs. Nothing sedates rationality like large +1.02 25.29 Spartannash doses of effortless money. ” -.23 94.42 Stryker The lesson here? Be an investor, not a +.54 15.78 TCF Financial speculator. A long nm-up in the market can -2.85 83.55 Walmart Stores increase your wealth, but il may also make you prone to risky behavior if you think that +30.69 S1.229.62 Gold all your investments will rise indefinitely. +.58 S17.05 Silver As an investor, you may well want to con­ •78 17,801 Dow Jones Average sider Mr. Buffet’s ideas— after all. they’ve +22M 833M Volume on NYSE sure worked well for him. __ stocks—" Chartton Park to fill senses with sampling of Victorian Christmas People of all ages are invited to celebrate the holiday season in a turn-of-lhe-cenlury Victorian setting during the 33rd annual Of Christmas Past at Historic Charlton Park Saturday and .Sunday. Dec. 13 and 14, from noon to 5 p.m. More than 15 historic buildings will bc open, offering activities of yesteryear. Guests will have lhe opportunity to roast chestnuts, drink vv assail and go on a1 horse­ drawn wagon ride. They also will have a chance to make candles, coni husk dolls, ornaments and sachets. Victorian food w ill include popconi, fresh baked cookies, cinnamon and sugar apples and plum pudding. To round out the Victorian Christmas, children can visit with St. Nicholas, and > everj’on J can c^njoy The cost is $5 for anyone 13 and up; S3 for children 5 to 12’. and free for children 4 and under. Charlton Park is between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79. at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road For more information, visit www.charllonpark.orc. Tougher hockey penalties continue focus on safety Seasons arc underway for teams participat­ ing in 12 winter sports for which the Michigan High School Athletic Association sponsors postseason tournaments, with stronger penalties for excessive contact in ice hockey highlighting rules changes taking effect with lhe beginning of competition. Eight sports including ice hockey began play during the final two weeks of November, with the remaining four sports beginning competition over the next 10 days - Lower Peninsula Boys Swimming and Diving on Dec 6, Boys Basketball on Decembers and Boys and Giris Skiing on Dec. 13. Upper Peninsula Girls and Boys Bowling teams began competition on Nov. 29, and Lower Peninsula teams may begin Dec. 6. Changes to ice hockey penalties resulting from opponents being forced into the boards continue a focus on improving safety by establishing different levels of severity based on the llagrance and v tolence of the offending act Any excessive contact - including check­ ing. crovx-chccking. elbowing, charging or tripping - that causes an opponent to be thrown violently into the boards will receive a 5-roinute major penalty; previously this boarding infraction resulted only in a 2minutc minor penalty unless the contact was flagrant. II the flagrant or violent check cans e> pi lyer to crash headfirst into lhe boards, • 5 minute major will bc assessed as well as cither a 10-minutc misconduct or game dis­ qualification depending on lhe severity of the rdt rndmi? check. Players disqualified from jee hockey games are not allowed to play in th** next two games a well. A 5-minute major penally also will be ... >>cd lo any player who pushes, charges, uross-checks or body-checks an opponent i/orn behind in open ice. Previously, this ticessive contact came with a 2 nimutc minor penalty and 10 minute misconduct. A handful of notable rules changes also go into effect for girls and boys basketball: Intentional fouls were redefined to include excessive contact with any opposing play er not just lhe shooter - while the ball is live or until an airborne shooter returns to lhe floor. All excessive contact committed by any play­ er will be ruled intentional. Also, additions to lhe definition of person­ al foul were added to eliminate excessive con­ tact on ball handlers outside of the lane area. The following additions constitute a foul when committed against the ball handler-’dribblen placing two hands (fronts or backs of hands) on the player, placing an extended arm bar (forearm away from the body) on the player, placing and keeping a hand on lhe player, and contacting the player more than once w ith the same hand or alter­ nating hands. The rule for players releasing to the lane on a free throw attempt was changed to its previ­ ous version; a player occupying a marked lane space again may enter lhe lane on the release of the ball by the free throw shooter. Players behind the free throw line extended and 3-point arc behind the free throw line must wail until the free throw attempt touch­ es the ring or backboard or has ended (touch­ es the floor) before entering the lane. This was the rule prior to lhe 1994-95 season. Players may wear arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and lights, but all sleeves and tights must bc black, white, beige or the predominant color of the team's uni­ form. All team members wearing sleeves or lights must wear the same color. Knee braces do not count as part of this uniform regula­ tion. A Mgnifkant change for wrestling affects team tournaments stretching multiple days, including the MUSA A Finals, for which weigh-ins arv conducted each day. An athlete must weigh in at the same weight both days in order to continue competing after the first day of the tournament. Previously, an athlete could compete at whatever weight he or she weighed in at on lhe first day and then the new weight, if different, on the second day. Beginning this season, that wrestler may not compete the subsequent days of the team event if he or she weighs in at a different weight after lhe first day. The 2014-15 Winter campaign culminates with postseason tournaments beginning with the Upper Peninsula Girls and Boys Swimming & Diving Finals on Feb. 21, and wraps up with the Boys Basketball Finals on March 28. HASTINGS PUBLIC library SCHEDULE Thursday. Dec. lj _ Movie Memories enjoys “Christmas in j.i|v’’ starring Dick Friday. Dec. 12 _ |MvSdwx>l story time gets ready for witltCr (0 j 1:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15 m^ry board meets. 4:30 to 6:3o pm Tuesday, Dec.’Jo _ Moiher toise on the h)ry to 1 5 30; S1' b">r> iiine for babies). 9:30: loddkr 'nne thinking about J) aan.; >() chess tuloring. 4 ™ >> open chess. f,‘ln x. lrUgaI living group “ '•“■•-He on intone '-•1,h' ■ Chnstin Othnier. <>• 15 U) g p.m . (l«" Hasting, , 'brary for ..tore mlonn.iiion. 269-9454263 Plants may help harvest energy from sunlight by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters What if there were a two-for-one sale on kilowatts? Your power bill w ould be cut in half — not a bad impact on your monthly budget. Energy drives everything we produce and consume, and global energy consump­ tion continues to grow year after year. The two-for-one image came to mind as I talked with Professor Jeanne McHale of Washington Stale University. McHale is a chemist who researches an alternative approach to making solar cells that produce electricity. “There’s no question we have a lot of solar energy that strikes the planet each day." McHale told me. "It’s an often-quot­ ed statistic that just one hour of sunlight all over the planet has enough energy to give us what we need for a year." The challenge is capturing that energy al economical rates. Traditional solar cells arc made of expensive and high-tech ingredi­ ents. They work, but at a relatively high price and with negative environmental impacts. For some time now. scientists have been looking al an alternative version, called dye-sensitized solar cells. Most researchers use synthetic organic dyes or dyes containing an element called rutheni­ um. The McHale lab is one of the few using plant dyes. McHale studies pigments like betanin, one of lhe molecules that makes beets red. Betanin can bc used in these alternative solar cells. Recently McHale and her team found a way to have each photon striking lhe betanin produce two electrons. "This means we could double lhe elec­ trical current of dye-sensitized solar cells," McHale told me. One of lhe challenges for McHale is that a one-electron reaction occurs in parallel with the desired two-clectron reaction, pro­ ducing what chemists call a "free radical." Those are highly reactive and damaging molecules. The free radicals in the dye-sen­ sitized solar cells damage the betanin. Currently .McHale is working on what are called co-pigments— molecules that can be attached lo betanin to make it more sta­ ble under the influence of free radicals. “The way I think of it is that we have a molecule that’s a model: one that can help us design better molecules that would pro­ duce two electrons per photon without the degradation problem," McHale said. Calculations show that the maximum possible efficiency of dye-sensitized cells is about 30 percent. What’s been achieved so far is 13 percent. That doesn’t sound loo good until you learn that plants— in their process of photosynthesis — have an effi­ ciency of about I percent "The joke is that if plants went to the government for funding, they would never bc awarded a grant," McHale said. Although I’m a geologist who spent part of her early career studying the geology of fossil fuels, I think that securing more of our energy needs through solar power would be potentially good for the planet and a triumph of sophisticated science Here’s wishing McHale’s lab the very best. Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University, Call 269-945-9554 any time for Hastings Banner classified ads �B Xg Hastings Middle School releases first honor roll of the year The Mailings Banner - Thursday. December 11 20 M - Pag' ° ._ / f . fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastings Banner turning / BflGK THE L PAGES J3 Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896, part XUI ls “ continuation of the diary by Hannah (Collier} Falk Jones in 1896. ne was horn in Courtland County, N.Y.. and tnoved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, hut spent most of gum and 4 almanak’s and a small wooden box. 1 let Opal have it and she let me have hers. John Cairns let me have 2 calendars. 1 gave one to Iva Donivon. Frances and Birdie here to dinner. They went to Mrs. Cahill’s to \L-Om Pratrie^fle. She and her husband get their dresses but she did not have either William Falk had four children, mo of whom one done. Nettie Hyde came here. Rankin Their daughter Frances rnarl.\ i staid with Mrs. Russell. I got a vinegar cruet ned a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ for nettie, a little girl on lhe grasses 25 cts ried Dr. George Hyde. and a little wooden box to pul Opal’s colored Hannah refers ’to her grandchildren by pencils in 10 cts. and three w hite vaces 10 cts. their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie a piece 30 cts. and one for myself 10 cts. and Merlau. Lgta Hyde. Bora Hyde, Opal Hyde a scratch book for Opal 5 cts. I fixed on and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law. Opal’s doll’s clothes tonight after she went to Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock; or Dr. Hyde. Iva bed. Some of them and lots of other things put Donovan is her current "hired girl." upstairs and locked them up and [put) lhe key • *n spelling is due to obscurities in my pocket. Mrs. Vandebrook paid me all ‘I1,, handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ up in full and took her note. fully copied as written. Friday, Dec. 11 She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, Mrs. Sarah Easton hurried today with can­ recording what she paidfor various items and cer in her stomach. It is colder tonight. It has where, as well as who has paid her. been so warm today, the sun shone so warm Hannah divorced her first husband and and nice all day. Meeting to lhe Baptist also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or church tonight. Leta and Lora came to school reverted to Falk as her surname. She died today and rode home with Vine Nosely. She Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. has been to see her sister. Orra Storms that The full diary is the property of the Bernard has cancer. She is failing all the time. Dr. Museum, and copies are available. This is Hyde threw some of Opal’s clothes upon lhe provided courtesy of the museum. porch when he went by this forenoon. Then tonight he stopped in again and asked Opal if Sunday, Dec. 6 she would go home. She said no. Opal and I It has been pleasant all day and not a soul went down town. I went to Det Blackman’s. I here only Opal and Iva and I. Frances and >aw Deborah Blackman or Gillispie there. Birdie went by but did dcM stop irk Little Opal Det's sister. 1 got i». lb. of candy and a lb. of » is with me yet. It is a commencing to rain raisins of him for Christmas. I got to Temples again tonight. 1 saw Albert Storms take Mrs. a little box for Iva 10 cts. and 1 got to John Lena Doyl home today and Harvey Adams Cairns a handkerchief for lira's birthday and came after his wife this afternoon. Candice one for Mrs. Crawford 5 cts. each and a caliWillis is here a helping to care for Orra co for Iva an apron and a white vace for Storms. I gave Opal cards and pictures to put Cecilia Diamond. Mrs. Carpenter here tonight in her trunk. for a while. Tip Ketchum here a good while Monday, Dec. 7 today. He gave Opal some peanuts. I saw It snowed a very little last night. Dr. Hyde Doda and Bina Brandstelter in lhe store and brought me some sweet and sour milk when Tom Benson was drunk today. He could hard­ he came along this morning and Leta and ly sit in lhe buggy with Charles Sedgeweck. I Lora came to school. Mrs. Carpenter here this have marked lots of Christmas presents today morning a few minutes. I wrote a line to Mrs. and sewed on Opal’s doll’s shirt tonight. I F.A. Warner and sent it to Jacksonville, have finished lhe doll tonight while Opal was Florida and put in two stamps for some shells. lo sleep. I took it lo the office. 1 got a book for Birdie Saturday, Dec. 12 entitled “Evangeline” 35 and one for Willie It is a beautiful day today. Lillie Opal here entitled ‘Betsey Jane a Riding a Wheel" 25 yet. Her and I. we wenl up town. 1 got to Det Blackman’s 7 1/2 lbs. of rolled oals for 25 cts. cts. and a gallon of oil 10 cts. Murphy boy told me that Tom Fbx’s wife was real sick and and we went to lhe Post Office and I got a Id­ wanted Dr. Hyde to come over there. Leta and ler from Lavancha Stowe and my shells from Lora staid here all night. Nina Brandstelter Mrs. F.A. Warner from Jacksonville, Florida. Nina Brandstelter here this morning and here. Leta and Lora went home with Nina and Iva and Opal and I went in to see Mrs. tonight again. I gave her some Florida sand and some from Selkirk Lake and some from Carpenter tonight. Reed City from the mineral .springs on the liiesday, Dec. 8 it is a nice day only so awful muddy. Lda Hersy River and some from Benton Harbor. Leta Loveland here and Harold Temple and and Lora here. They rode home with Dock tonight. Frank Barn’s wife here, she used to Hannah Harthom all here today. Dr. Hyde be Losa Pope. Opal and I went to Mr. here tonight and brought some milk for Opal Hyde. Opal and 1 went to Mrs. Carpenter’s a Temple’s store. He said the Christmas goods few- minutes then we went for the mail. would be opened tomorrow. Iva has gone after the mail. Alice Williams here today. She Permilian Collier and Mrs. Charloll Russell was there. They all went with us after the is a canvassing for books. I signed for 3. Opal is here with me yet tonight. Dr. Hyde is up mail. Charley Thurston here today. I let him take his cane home today, the nice one that he town tonight after his mail. Edward W. let me take 5 years ago when I had rheuma­ Gilkey died this morning at his home in tism so bad. Tile Baptist is a holding revival Richland, Kalamazoo county. Mich. meeting to the Chapel. Have been for a week. Wednesday, Dec. 9 It is a real pleasant day overhead but it is so I fixed 7 bags out of mosquito netting and put muddy in the roads. Nettie sent a line by Leta in candy, nuts, raisins, peanuts. I sent a sack to Louisa Bailie’s little Fred and got one for and a sample of the beans and I took it to Mr Leta, Lora, Opal, Rankin, Ralph and Lavcm Temple. He sent a line back to Nettie and I will send it tonight to Nettie. I got 6 s‘,ck*of for Christmas. (7b be continued) licorice for Leta. Lora. and Opal and Rankin. 5 cts. I got a white glass mug for Op.il with birds on 5 cts. Leta and Lora here and went to school and staid here all night Lerna go Opal and I a handsome calendar of a little girl. • Carpenter here this afternoon. 11 gave her some pieces of my dress and some a rug. Nettie Kenis was here a little’«hil. brought me some medicine that Girorg K got for me. Uta, Lora. Opal. Iva a»d I wen down to Mrs. Wilcox’ and Uta and Lora went and got my Christian Umrl an Maiy Ann Bugbee. Mrs. Sarah' today at her home in Otsego of j,c(j stomach. in Thursday, Dec. 10 h is a nice day but the roadsKtea11^ Leta and Lora staid all nig ( aims store. 1 got I X • Opal’s doll’s dress 4 e-ts. and Uot ( (Q Iowc|s )o 50 cts. Mixed nul' ' 0\vorth Of camphor George Kern s. I GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. academic )«* x. p.,-,,,, a Siudc"'-’’.those of 3.5 to Eighth grade High honors •Ri“n shenr®01*'’’ Huiie£c Carlson. rho"‘,,.(xl.. Du,ln v 7'n Collins, Bryce I likkemL^?5'?1’ baac Lsans R •>1 Noah Former. Jessica GasKim M,t)son, William Hubbfl1’ 5"rb»> Hunter. Keelv Jackson. Greichen ^mes Eli,,lbc,h Ellena ^ener. Breana l^ s|) MacLeod. ’Anl'77 'tourer. ‘Alexis McDade. Claudia McUan. Lindsay Meeker Katura Meuner. Mtob Middatcher. Shiann Molette. JeOre) Morgan. ‘Kassidy Morgan Jonathan Nash. Grace Nickels. Ka«idi Olson. Hailey ?“'l,'O’rChl<* Park. Jaden Parker. Sydney Pattok Emmalee Peck. Hope Peck. 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Pleas® ^^Plete an application online at email your resume n"rnrior in,erest to Lisa Purcell, Dire J” lRuiGfiiL@baayisd.org by WOnday. Dec. 15th. Call 269-945-9554 any time lor Hastings Banner classified ads I • NOTICE • The Barry County Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2015 Budget. The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 8:30 A.M. on December 31. 2014. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspec­ tion at the Road Commission office. 7759,332 NOTICE The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Dec. 9, 2014. are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. ' Maple Valley Schools School District Position Postings " V V Varsity Boys Soccer Varsity Sideline Cheer Varsity Football Coach (1 head, 2 asst.) JV Football Coach (1 head, 1 asst.) Varsity Golf Varsity & JV Softball Varsity, JV & «lh & 7th Grade Volleyball Middle School TYuck Assistant 2015 Season Qiiaiificalfoaa: I) Minimum of high uchoo! diploma 2> Ability lo demonrtnrte and instruct fundamental* Has krnnvledge am! background in the A'siprfd ‘•pmt Prior coaching experience in assigned spoil is required 4) Coach must possess strong piufcssioual.personal nwuh and ethi,s and be a positive role model for the student athlete» 5) Ability to coordinate, manage and work with groups and mdisidu.’Js 6) Demonstrate the ability to communicate el(cttnd) with athletes, staff, parents am! the community while projecting a positive image that enhance* the sshool 7) Demonstrate the ability to keep confidentiality in regards to the Family Privacy Act Afiplicathm ITikccss: InteiVAted intem.tLcvicni.il appheants email a letter of inkiest anj resume by Dvevtnbcr 12, 2014 to Mindy Schnvcr. Human Resouices at mschnvetl'i mvs kl2-mi us You may also drop off or mail by dc.ul line to Maple Valley Schools, Attn Mindy Schnvcr. IltNU Nashville Hwy., Vermontville. Ml 49096 Questions regarding this employment opportunity should be directed to our Human Resources Department at 5l7-SS?-9699cxt l(» l! • t iht hfr..: y r^Utiplf \ X VsrM an ,so t.sn j-V.’: x .’*Y , \ ....v �p P«'Q''10 — Thuraoay, it jRh * B * —-m A The Hastings B.-»nn<” Hastings Exchange Club announces December Young Citizens ■vryiiwim---------- y‘”'/7rrr Creative c □ Frier.dk rV’j -; Bryce Nichols (left) and Tanner Rairigh. pictured with teacher Jill Smith, are the Young Citizens tor December at Central Elementary School. Hastings Middle School Young Citizens for Decembe Elizabeth Youngs and Helena Hanson. ... -> N« —- H""h BUDGET, continued from page 1--------- Northeastern Elementary School’s Young Citizens for December are Brooklyn Youngs (left) and Breanna Willard, with teacher Dawn James. Named Young Citizens for December at Southeastern Elementary School are Will Hall (left) and Gabe Weatherly, joined here by teacher Nick Hilley. St. Rose sixth grader Valeria Anas, named her school's Young Citizen for the month of December, is joined by teacher Amy Murphy and principal Kyler Welter. CitizonJ MLU^berl deft) and Andrew Basselt are S,ar Elemcnlary School's Younq & ,or December. They are joined by teacher Matt Kmgshott. was not given those figures. In other news: • Council members were told there are now 10 applications for the open position of vil­ lage manager. Of the tO. nine are fre>m out of state, including one from the state of Alaska. The deadline for applications is Dec. 12. • Weeks reported there was a suggestion made for the council to honor Middleville businesses. Council members said they liked the idea of honoring businesses for being open and in the community rather than hon­ oring them when they closed. Some council members questioned how and when business­ es shopld hyjmnpred.aqd if amaster list of all businesses was available. They said it might be difficult to keep records and could be a time-consuming task with an extensive list. Weeks suggested, instead, that the council consider honoring two or three businesses annually and not restrict the council to any set number of years in business. The businesses could simply be nominated by the council members and discussed for consideration. then awards made at a regular meeting. Council member Phil VanNoord suggested the honor could go to a business cither still in business or one that recently closed. Council members will consider setting the first meet­ ing in March to honor local businesses. The council will consider the request again at the Dec. 16 meeting. • Council member Phil VanNoord suggest­ ed lhe council consider making the three-way intersection of Grand Rapids Street and Main Street a three-way stop rather than the current configuration. He said there are many times when he has to sit at the intersection waiting for eastbound traffic. Other council members said a three-way stop would only back traffic up worse during times when Bradford White employees leave and enter the facility. • Attorney Mark Nettleton reviewed the goals of having a committee of the whole meeting and the debate about making deci­ sions al the committee of the whole meeting, flic council generally docs not make deci­ sions at the committee-of-the-whole meet­ ings now, but recommends items be moved to the regular council meeting for a vote. Discussion on the issues takes place during the COW meeting and can again bc debated at the regular meeting. Nettleton said, legally, there is no reason lhe council can’t make decisions at the COW. Council members said they thought it might be beneficial to make some decisions at the COW and then group them together in a consent agenda item for the regular council meeting. More important or controversial issues would likely be dis­ cussed at the COW. then voted on at the reg­ ular meeting. See us for colorinvitations copies, one-hour business cards, andj photo processing, J-Ad M-43 Graphics ’ PRINTING PLUS ntTw. Hwy- north of Hastings erty l.mrts �The Hastings Bunner - Thursday, December 11. 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TtUBt GLADy^eS^ MAX E- FROHLICH, JR. AND 20^ FROHLICH FAMILY. Trust dated March 5. In wnrLL CRS01TORSGladvsRnMT° CREDITORS: The decedent, at 47an °^Ch' bOrn Octot*vr 31. ’932. who Wed 11/04/1.1 i °5born Road, Delton. Michigan died Ma* f r av'n^ a certain trust under the name of Trust ’ch‘ Jr and G'adys Frohlich Family den’ wn?.!!3 March 5- 2002, wherein the decenam^d Senter and Max E Frohlch. Ill was msnh ,ru5’eo serving at the t-me of or 05 a . decedents death. nni.fTn' .J5 °f ,h° d0Crtdent and of the trust are AAain ♦ Ih01 a” dairns agamst the decedent or w;i! bf? ,orev*r barrod unless propn-XRi n° E- Frohlich, lit the named trustee at Bauman Road. Battle Creek, Mich gan withnm 0,0,11,15 a?tor the dato of pubheation of this nonoo. Date 12^/2014 Robert L. Bymgton 222 West Apple Street. P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-9557 Max E. Frohl ch, III 20751 Bauman Road. Battte Crock, Michigan 49017 269-969-0349 77591539 ARE N0W 0N ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made -by Kelly M. Bnnkert. a married woman and David A. Bnnkert. her husband, to Rfth Th'rd Mortgage - Ml. LLC. Mortgagee, dated September 5. 2007 and recorded September 14, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070914-0001996, Barry County Records, Mich’gan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Th'rd Mortgage Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at tho dato hereof the sum of cighty-Throe Thousand Two Hundred TwentyThreo and 13/100 Dollars ($83,223.13) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. not.ee is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venduo at tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County. Michigan at 100 PM on JANUARY 8. 2015. Said premises are located in tho Townshp of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 8, Johnson's Gun Lake Plat, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, page(s) 38, Barry County Records Tho redempt'on period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a. in which case lhe redemption penod shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS. Tho foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to tho return of ‘ho bid amount tendered ot safe, plus inter­ est ■ If the prcpnrfy is sold nt forvdo^uro Saks, pur­ suant to MCL 600 3270. the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage holder (or damage to tho property during the redemption period. Dated- December 11.2014 Orians Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Serv.cer P.O. Box 5041 Troy. Ml 48007 Ate No. 14-016592 77591555 (12-11)(01-01) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOV/ IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to tho return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Gloria Treadwell, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2006, and recorded on February 13, 2006 in instrument 1160068. and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven and 14/100 Dollars (S108.327.14). Under tho power of sale conta-ned in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of tne mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at publ.c vendue, al the p.ace of holding the circuit court within Barry County, al 1:00 PM. on January 8. 2015. Sate premises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and aro doscf!^d as: Beginning al the Northeast comer of the WeJ 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of 7‘ Town 1 North. Rango 7 West. ,neno° 9 too East hne of said West 1/2 of the Northwest frac tonal 1/4 a distance 396.00 feet; tnence West^paraiiel with the Norin Imo of sate section 7 a d,5tanco of 220.00 feel; thence North paraHd imp nf me West 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4, a d;SX of 396 00 tee. to said North serton jtenco East along said North section l.ne 220.00 feot to lhe place ot b 6 monlhs lrom th^»«S«^ Sc^so^todX "on penod shatt be 30 days from the date of such sate undQf pursuant to fZCL 600.J2/O i property at nrsponsibie to the person wh y 1(,Pmortgage tno mortgage forcclosuie sale or to Ihe rnortg g, holder for damaging thu property uur j fedcmp’.icn period Da’ed: Dewmber 4, 2014 For more information, please cat. FC H (248) 593-1300 Trot! 6 Trott. PC. Attorneys For Serv»cer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Farmington H Ils. M.ch’.gan 48334-.>422 F le *446100F01 >^04)(1?-25) n59l32‘ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 14026834-DE Estate of ALBERTINA A SMITH Date of birth 01/19/1903 TO ALL CREDITORS. , NOTICE TO CREDITORS The decedent. ALBERTINA A SMITH, died 01/02/1992 Creditors of tho decedent aro notified that an claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to KARL SMITH, personal repre­ sentative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Suite 302. Hastings, Ml 49058 and tho personal representative within 4 months after the dato of publication of this notice. Date: 12/05^2014 DANIELLE STREED P45668 480 W. Love! Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (269) 276-0055 KARL SMITH 3189 Osborn Road Delton. Ml 49046 77591M1 (269) 671-5062 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, PC., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD S. SATTERLEE and BETHANY SUE SATTERLEE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ('MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 26, 2008. and recorded on December 8. 2008. in Document No. 20081208-0011641, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars and Forty-Six Cents ($113,768.46), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and prov.ded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a safe of tho mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, at public vendue. At tho East doors of tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 01:00 PM o'clock on January 8. 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of Block 4 of Daniel Sinker's Addition to tho City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod shall be 1 month from tho date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 n(b) nonce, whichever is •artor. ;1 tr»«? ntxrz-- rnforc need property 19 -oW nt n foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278. the borrow­ er wJl be held responsible to lhe person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing lhe redemption penod. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 JPMC.002852 FHA (12-11)(01-01) 77591560 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sole may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bld amount ten­ dered ot sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Pamela J. Wilson, an unmarried woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Mortgagee, dated December 5, 2006, and recorded on January 5. 2007 m instru­ ment 1174688. and modified by Affidavit or Order executed on November 5, 2013 and recorded on November 18, 2013 in instrument 2013-013766, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Wells Fargo Bank. N.A. as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-One Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Five and 21/100 Dollars ($91,665.21). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promisos, or some part of them, at public vendue, al tho place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on December 10, 2014. Said premises are situated in Charier Township of Rutland, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 6, Meadow Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in the Barry County Register of Deeds Office, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If thu property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will bo hold rosponsiblo to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption penod. Dated1 November 20, 2014 For more information, please call: FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Fife M46295F01 (11-2O)(12-11) 775>0931 TO ALL C.a P93 T'“M dated cREOITORS: Tfl NOTICE jo wh0 wed a, 41? “’ctdem. Virginia A ^.9333 ded n'’6/2()j4 2nd Street. M ddiev.l'e. M1dcCedont and 1^. v Creditors c ttie 1G VlfgM A Budd Trust dated wnOdun''0S5 cd that all claims ’ cesser Trusty to Davte R. Budd.■ M.ch gan 49^SpflJCli Hollow Drive. ® dato Qf 3333 w.th n tour (4) months "^tion Cf this notice. 2 2014 Dale- December:2, < Ne.lP. Jansen P4 ’ 9^ w 900 MonfO° AVmi‘49503 Grand Rap.d^' (616) 632-8000 Middtevilie. Ml 4-33J STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 14026836 DE Estate of Robert L Born, Deceased Dato of B’rtn- December 3. 1955 TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS; Tho decedent. Robert L. Born. Deceased, died Octobar 3, 2014. Cred.tors of the decedent aro notil.ed that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Edward E. Born, personal rep­ resentative. or to both tho probate court at 20G W Court Street. Suite 302. Hustings, Michigan 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after tho dato of publ-cation of this notice Date: December 10, 2014 Brian T. DeVries, PC. Brian T. DeVries P65913 P.O Box 329 Schoolcraft. Ml 49087 (269) 679-4535 Edward E. Bom 3096 Sturgeon Bay Portago, Ml 49024 77531SW (269) 270-8037 p 4'- 1 ’ SYNOPSIS ORANGEVIILE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING December 2, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:00. A. board mem­ bers present. Aoproved minutes of November 11, 2014 boaru meeting Approved pay.ng of the bills. Department reports received and pul on file Approved motion lo accept as submitted tne 2015 calendar. Approved mot.on to continue in the pursu.f of a Residential No so Ord nance with roi» call vote Approved movon to adjourn. < Submitted by. Jennifer Goy. Clerk Attested to by Tnomas Rook, Superv.so* r/.'»i35-. SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beer made in tne conditions of o mortgage made by KELLIE R (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTlVE MILITARY IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY FLYNN. A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage DUTY. MORTGAGE SA Default has been OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS*). made m the cond-W?.,;Ra J^gago made by . PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502­ solely as nominee for lender and lender’s succes­ SHANNON L COADY MARRED and CHRISTO­ 1400. sors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated Decomb-.-r 19. PHER L. ROGERS. 0 BANK OF AMERiCa> n a 2008. and recorded on January 6. 2009, in MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in Mortgagee, dated Feb »y >20’3, and recorded Document No. 20090106-0000120. and assigned lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Richard Gale on February 14, 2013, in Document No. 2013­ oy said mortgagee to CITIMORTGAGE. INC., as Kasper, a single man. to Mortgage Electronic 001754. and assigned by said mortgagee to assigned. Barry County Records. Mchigan, on Registration Systems. Inc., as nominee for Ono Nationstar Mortgage llu, as assigned, Barry which mortgage there is claimed to be due at toe Reverse Mortgage. LLC , its successors and County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six there is claimed to bo due at tno date hereof tho assigns. Mortgagee, dated July 27, 2012 and Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and sum of Ono Hundred Forty-One ThouSancj Seven recorded August 10, 2012 in Instrument Number Seventy-Two Cents (S136.325.72). including inter­ Hundred Eighty-Eight Do.lars ana Seventy-Eight 2012-003130, Barry County Records. Michigan. est al 4.000% per annum Under the power of sale Cents ($141,788 78), including interest at 4.875% Said mortgage is now held by Live Well Financial conta ned in said mortgage and the statute in such per annum Under the power of sale contained in Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be duo at case made and provided, notice is hereby given said mortgage and tho statute in such case made the date hereof the sum of Forty-One Thousand that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ Nine Hundred Ninety-One and 80/100 Dollars the mortgaged premises, or seme part of them, al gage will be foreclosed by a sate of the mortgaged ($41,991 80) including interest at 2.654% per publ.c vendue. At the East doors of the Barry premises, or somo part of them, a! public vendue. annum. County Courthouse in Hastings, Mich.gan. at 01.00 At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ PM o'clock, on January 8. 2015 Sate premies are in Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on located in Barry County. Michigan and are gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ January 8, 2015 Sate prem ses aro located in Barry described as: LOT 11. HILLTOP ESTATES. vided. notice is hereby given that sa d mortgage will County. Michigan and are described as. A PARCEL ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF OF IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 74. The or some part of them, at public vendue at tho place SECTION 12. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, redempVon period shall be 6 months from the dale of holding the circuit court within Barry County.. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT of such sale unless determined abandoned in Michigan at 1:00 PM on DECEMBER 18. 2014. THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241 a. 12. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE Said promises are located in tho City of Delton. in wh ch case the redemption period shall be 1 NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: month from me date ot such sale, or as to MCL EAST. ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER Lot 1. Dckema's Subdivision, according to the Plat 600.3241a only. 15 days from the MCL LINE OF SAID SECTION 578 34 FEET TO THE thereof as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Pago 33. 600 324la(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING Barry County Records. referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS Tho redemption period shall bc 6 months from under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Comp led Laws EAST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST QUARTER the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held LINE 157.50 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in responsible to tho person who buys tho property at SHULTZ DRIVE; THENCE NORTH NO DEGREES tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage which case the redemption period shall bc 30 days 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID holder for damaging tho property during the from the date o! such sale. EAST LINE 273 63 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 redemption period. CITIMORTGAGE. INC, TO ALL PURCHASERS. Tho foreclosing mort­ DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST Mortgagee/Assgnee Schneiderman & Sherman, gagee can rescind tho sale. In that event, your 157.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 18 P.C. 23938 Research Drive. Suite 300 Farmington damages, if any. aro limited solely to the return ot MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST, 273.63 FEET TO Hills. Ml 48335 CIT.000944 FHA (12-04)(l2-25) tho b : d amount tendered at sale, plus interest. THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH T7591324 If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur ­ Sr.DrSi’°JECT T0 THE EASEMENT DESCRIBED suant to MCL 600.3278. tho bonowor will bo held <2.’ responsible to the person who buys the property al. Novice Ot Mortgage Torvctocurv Snle TOWN 1 NOFTTH. H/WiV 9 WEST, DESCRIBED THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS. COMMENCING AT THE WEST holder for damage to tho property during the WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION 12. TOWN 1 redemption period. POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT NORTH RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE NORTH 89 Dated: November 20, 2014 THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST, Orlans Associates, P.C.. • MILITARY DUTY. ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE Attorneys for Servicer ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be OF SAID SECTION; 699 81 FEET TO THE PLACE rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In RO. Box 5041 OF BEGINNING FOR THE FOLLOWING that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ Troy. Ml 48007 DESCRIBED EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND ed solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ File No. 14-016785 EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES; THENCE dered at sale, plus Interest. >■155323 (11-201(12-11) NORTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in EAST 759 11 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda M. DEGREES 32 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST Emmons, an unmarried woman, ongrnal mort­ 116.25 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 03 gagors), to Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 875 21 FEET; Mortgagee, dated March 29. 2005, and recorded on THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 April 4, 2005 in instrument 1144305, and rerecord­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION SECONDS WEST 538.31 FEET; THENCE SOUTH on December 9. 2005 in instrument 1157408. ed WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded cn POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 66.05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. December 9, 2005 in instrument 1157403. and THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE ALSO. AN UNDIVIDED 1 / 5 INTEREST IN THE assigned by mesne assignments to MidFirst Bank, MILITARY DUTY. FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: COMMENC­ a Federally Chartered Saving Association as ATTN PURCHASERS: Tills sale may be ING AT THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SEC­ assignee as documented by an ass gnmenl. in rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In TION 12. TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST. AND Barry county records, M chigan, on which mortgage that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ there is claimed to be duo nt the dato hereof the RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ sum of Ono Hundred Threo Thousand One WEST LINE OF SECTION 12, 1445 FEET FOR dered at sale, plus Interest. Hundred Forty-Three and 70/100 Dollars THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In ($103,143.70) . CONTINUING NORTH ALONG SAID LINE TO THE the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacy Ann Under tho power of sale contamed in sa.d mort­ SHORE OF FAIR LAKE. THENCE EASTERLY Kruger and Edward Lee Kruger, husband and wife, gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ ALONG SHORE OF LAKE TO A POINT WHICH IS vided. notice is hereby given that sate mortgage will original mortgagor(s). to First National Bank of 50 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SECTION be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, America. Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2003, and 12; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE or some part ol them, at publ.c vendue, at tho place recorded on April 24. 2003 in instrument 1102709. WEST SECTION LINE TO CENTER OF ROAD of hofd.ng the circuit court within Barry County, at and assgned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgago. THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CENTER 1:00 PM. on January 8. 2015. Inc. as successor in interest by merger to ABN OF ROAD TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Said premises are situated in Townsh p of Barry. AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. as assignee as docu­ EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THE SOUTH­ Barry County. Mch'gan, and arc desciibed as; mented by an assignment, in Barry county records, WESTERLY 33 FEET TO BE USED IN COMMON Commencing at tho West Quarter pest of Sect on 7. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be WITH OTHER ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence Southerly duo at the date hereof tho sum of Seventy-One FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES ONLY (INTENDING along the West lino of Section 7. 98 00 feet the Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen and 46/100 TO DESCRIBED THE WEST 50 FEET OF THE Southerly line of tho recorded P»at of 'Popular Dollars ($71,313.46). . NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12 LYING Beach No. 2” as found in Liber 3 ol Plats, on Page Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ SOUTH OF FAIR LAKE AND NORTHERLY OF 3T in the office of lhe Reg >ster of Deeds lor Barry gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ CENTER LINE OF EXISTING ROAD, SHULTZ County. Michigan, tnence East along the Southerly vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will DRIVE). Tho redemption penod shall be 6 months line ot said Plat of ‘Popular Beach No 2* 628.79 be foreclosed by a sale of mo mortgaged premises, from the date of such sate unless determined aban­ feet, to tho po>nt on the West bne of Lot 27 in said or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho place doned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL Plat; thence South along the West Lne of sate Lot 600.3241a. in which case the redemption penod of holding the dreuil court within Barry County, al 27. 15.50 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 27; shall be 1 month from lhe date of such sate, or as thcnco South 67 degrees 00 mnutes 00 seconds 1 00 PM. on January 8, 2015. lo MCL 600.3241a only. 15 days from tho MCL Said premises are situated in Village of East along the Southerly line ot said Plat of "Popular Beach No. 2 530.00 foot tor the p'acc of 600.324ia(b) notice, whichever is lator. If the above Woodland, Barry County. Michigan, and are bogmn.ng. Thence South 67 degrees 00 minutes 00 referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sate described as: Commencing 26 rods West and 18 seconds East along the Southerly l.no of said Plat under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, rods 13 1/2 feet South of the Northeast corner of ‘Popular Beach No 2’’ 231.CO fee! to the under MCL 600 3278. the borrower will be held Section 21, Town 4 North. Range 7 West, as a Southeast corner of Lot 41 o’ said Plat of ‘Popular responsible lo tho person who buys the property at place of beginning; thence South 23 rods and 3 feet Beach No ; tnence Sou!!) u’ong the westerly right­ the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage (or until it strikes the dividing hne lands formerly of-way of Sprague Road 220 00 feet, thence North holder for damaging the property during tho owned by William J Mcarthur) thence East 12 rods; 67 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West paraHel to redemption period. If tho sate is sot aside for any thence North 23 rods and 3 feet; thence West 12 the Southerly line of the PI it of ’ Popular Beach No reason, the Purchaser al the sale shall be entitled rods to lhe place of beginn.ng. except the North 3 2" 231 00 led; thence North 220 00 feet to the only to a return of the depos’t paid. Tho purchaser rods thereof for Street purposes, a'so except com­ place ot beginning shall have no further recourse against tho mencing 311 feet West and 310.5 feet South of the The redemption penod shall bo 6 months frntn Mortgagor, too Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Northeast corner of Section 21; thence South 382 5 the date of such sale, unless d-'.term.red aban* attorney. Nationstar Mortgage LLC feet; thence East 80 feet; thence North 382.5 feet; doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3741 a m Mortgagee'Assinnoe Schneiderman & Sherman. thonce West 80 fuel to the place of beginning. which case the redemption penod shoJ be 30 days P.C. 23938 Research Owe. Su.to I300 The redemption period shall be 6 months from from the dato of such sate. Hills. Ml 48335 NM 002794 FHLMC (11-.7)(12-18) the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ If the property is sold al foreclosure sale under doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 1961 wh'ch case the redemption period shall bc 30 days pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tne bonower will be hold from lhe date ot such sale. responsible to too person who buys the property at tne mortgage foreclosure sate or to the mortgage If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under holder tor damaging the property during the Chapter 32 of me Revised Judicature Act of 1961. redemption period pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held Dated December 11. 2014 responsible to the person who buys the property at For more information. please call the mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage FCS (246) 593-1304 holder for damaging the property during the Troll K Trott. P C. redemption period. Attorneys For Servicer Dated: December 11, 2014 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sic 200 For more information, please call Farm ngton H lis, Mchigan 48334 5-122 FC X (248) 593-130? File 4442802F02 Trott 4 Trott. PC. (12-11)101 01) ‘759!54< Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hilfs. Michigan 48334-5422 Filo J440842F01 77131543 (12-11X01-01) *7571336 �I ape 12 - Thursday. December 11 2014 - Tho Hastings Banner ■a Judge wants more information before sentencing teen Barn- County Circuit Court Judge Am) McDowell wants more information and a few more weeks to consider that information before sentencing an IS year-old Hastings teen possi­ bly to prison for up to I SO months. lhe teen faces a chaige ot probation violation and criminal sexual conduct in the third degree. He could spend 24 to ISO mouths in prison for his actions. McDowell said she wants to kxik at more ol the teen’s histoty and wh.it. if any, treatments he’s undergone to address his issues. Attorney Carol Dwyer asked the court lo consider allow­ ing the teen into ths* court's Swift and Sure Sanctions program — something for which he wasn’t eligible before. sex w ith a girl ju-’ tu<». .nrt t0 consider an Dwyer, who anx-’aloHj’^ Su[V in evaluation for the Swift U(>ulil not gcl lieu ol prism where she •*»* lhe rehabilitation needed. information McDowell said she wants mon. about the teen's hisiotyconsequences." "This behavior has McDowell told the t«n as he tw * head during the hean.tg *«*** have concerns about sendtng;£ to prison. You're 18 years old »" > this nvord for yourself. It * Jl,st s 1 j The sentencing will be adjourned until Jan. 14,2015. RQfflEB G0S® charge of domestic violence was dismissed. John Robert Jacobs II. 33. of Hastings, pleaded guilty to probation violation Dec. 4 ami was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court to 12 months in jail. He was credited with |t>5 days already served. Judge Amy McDowell o>\lercd Jacobs may be released from jail Feb. 1.2015. and for him to continue probation as previously ordered. He must also pay $1,666 in court fines and costs While in jail .’lie is to receive cognitive behav ior therapy and anger management. Jacobs was originally sentenced in February after pleading guilty to resisting arrest and operating a motor vehicle while influenced by alcohol. In April he was sentenced to 10 months in jail with 36 months ol probation. The last five months of his jail term were suspended with probation and elec­ tronic monitoring. Andrew Carl Myers. 36. of Alto, pleaded no contest Oct. 22 in Barry County Circuit Court to child abuse in the third degree while in the presence of another child, and assault and bat­ tery. He was sentenced Dec. 3 to sene 12 months in jail for the child abuse charge and 90 day s for lhe assault. He was credited w ith 11 day s sen cd and ordered to sene 36 months of probation. Judge McDowell ordered the last three months of his jail sentence be suspended with probation and that he attend Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anony mous five times per week He also must have supenised-only visits w ith his children, obtain anger-manage­ ment therapy, parenting classes, cognitive behavior therapy, substance abuse therapy, drug testing, and substance abuse assessment and treatment as recommended. He must pay SI.048 in court fines and costs. .An additional Grant Aleksander Reef. 36. of Shelbyville, pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court to domestic violence and aggravated assault Oct. 30. He was sentenced to serve between I 2 and 48 months in prison and was credited with 43 days served. An additional charge of assault with a weapon was dismissed. In a separate case also in circuit court. Reef pleaded guilty to false reporting of a felony, and misrepresen­ tation of a motor vehicle identification with intent to mislead. Additional charges of pos­ session of a dangerous weapon, altering or forging documents, and insurance fraud were dismissed. He was sentenced to between 12 and 48 months on each of the two counts. His sentences imposed in Barry County will all bc served concurrently. In addition, the Barry County sentences will be served concurrent to a sentence imposed in Kalamazoo County. Joshua Kevin Duimstra, 21, of Wayland, pleaded guilty Oct. 29 to possession of mari­ juana. He was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge McDowell to 45 days in jail with 18 months of probation. He was credited with three days served already and must pay $1,158 in court fines and costs. McDowell ordered the jail term be suspended upon successful probation. 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Brownlee 204-526; B Heath 2®2’?-In'u/'c-..^e’173 Snyder 176^70; w. c. > • P0MB@ @3® nothing was Molen from ,l,e homc' He 10 d Several suspects steal medications in pharmacy break-in Barry County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a reported break-in at Delton Family Pharmacy on North Grove Street at about 3:23 a.m. Dec. I. The alarm company notified officers the alarm had been activat­ ed, and when officers arrived, they found the front door had been pried open. Shelving units storing bulk medications had been ran­ sacked. Officers believe the suspects used some type of pry bar to get past the deadbolt lock and pry the door open, damaging the frame of the door. Surveillance cameras showed six suspects, wearing hooded jack­ ets, faces covered and wearing gloves, arriv­ ing in two vehicles and entering the store. Several medications were reportedly taken, including an unknown amount of oxycontin, oxycodinc, methadone and percocct. Sheriff’s deputies learned Wayland Police have had similar break-ins in the area, including a break-in at a cellular phone store with similar suspects. officers his son is buying the property on a land contract. The incident was reported Nov. 25. Traffic stop ends up with driver going to jail An equipment violation traffic stop ended in an arrest on outstanding warrants, posses­ sion of marijuana, and driving with a sus­ pended driver’s license. At about 8:40 a.m. Nov. 29. Hastings police officer stopped a vehicle on West State Street near Country Club Drive. The 38-year-old Lake Odessa man driving the vehicle had a suspended driver’s license, and officers learned of war­ rants for the man from Ionia and Osceola counties. While arresting the man, the offi­ cer discovered a small bag of marijuana. The driver was taken to the Barry County Jail. Middleville man Copper taken from reports theft of home in foreclosure trailer from yard A home in foreclosure was reportedly broken into, and items were stolen. The inci­ dent w as reported Dec. 11 to a home in the 5000 block of Duncan Lake Road. Middleville. Thieves look between $700 and $800 worth of copper from inside lhe home and caused between $100 and $200 damage to the front door. Donations for retired Hastings officer stolen Money from a donation container at lhe Phillips 66 gas station in Hastings was reportedly stolen Dec. 4. The donated funds were to help retired Hastings City Police officer Clifford Morse, who has been bat­ tling leukemia. Morse retired in 2010. The owner of the gas station told officers that a donation container on the front counter at the station was found empty in the women’s bathroom. Video from the station showed a woman taking the donation container. A por­ tion of the video was put on social media asking for people to help identify the woman. On , the Barry’ County Sheriff’s Department responded Dec. 7 to a domestic situation involving the 30-year-old female suspect shown in the video. The Hastings woman reportedly admitted to taking the money. Information is being sent to the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office to consider charges of larceny from a build­ ing. The donation containers have been placed throughout Hastings by the Christian Police Officers Associations for the retired officers. Morse worked as a DARE instruc­ tor for the 5th grade students in the Hastings area school system. Wayland woman drives into ditch; ends up in jail A 29-year-old Wayland woman was arrested and taken to the Barry' County Jail facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense, driving while her license privileges were suspended, and driving without a registration plate. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to an accident at 9 Mile Road and LaFountaine Drive in Orangeville Tow nship about 6:49 p.m. Nov. 20. The officers found a vehicle in the ditch with no damage. The driver was unresponsive. When officers awoke the woman, they detected the smell of alcohol and conducted field sobriety tests before arresting her. Officers also learned of three outstanding warrants on lhe driver. Jackson man reports break-in to Hastings property A 72-yearold Jackson man reported a break-in to a home he owns in the 3000 block of Shultz Road in Hastings. Glass in the entry door was broken out. The man said A 51-year-old Middleville man reported theft of a 14-foot enclosed Interstate trailer that was parked in his y ard in the 6000 block of Duncan Lake Road. The man told officers the trailer was there Nov. 27, and was miss­ ing Nov. 28. He told officers some tools were in lhe trailer and an old Craftsman toolbox. The trailer has approximately 40 stickers on the back including Remington, H&R, and .Middleville baseball stickers. The estimated v alue of the trailer is S2,3OO. Motorist alerts officers to erratic driver Barry County dispatchers received a call from a motorist Nov. 30 about an erratic driver on M-37 driving his truck slowly, then speeding up and weaving across the center and fog lines. Officers were able to stop the driver near just north of Pifer Road after seeing the vehicle on the shoulder of the road then crossing an .intersection out­ side the while line. The driver was field test­ ed for alcohol, and a Breathalyzer revealed a .21 percent blood alcohol content. The inci­ dent occurred about 12:32 a.m. Officers noted damage to the side of the vehicle, but were unable to determine how the damage occurred. The 53-y ear-old Jackson man was arrested and booked into lhe Barry County Jail facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a high bloodalcohol content. Fraudulent account set up in name of Delton man A 29-year-old Delton man reported some­ one opened a Verizon account in his name, and he received a bill for $148 from Verizon. He reported the incident to Verizon and was told he needed to submit a police report in order for Verizon to permanently delete the account. 1 he incident was report­ ed Dec. 4. Lsck of headlights leads to traffic stop, arrest A 22-ycar-old Delton r on his headlights while driving’8,?' 'l??Urn a.tn. Nov. 29 and cl,ded "g at ab°ut 2 Hastings City Police officer saw dn J“il' A traveling on West State St ’ , Vch'de headlights and sIup|K.d Ur. dri*,,!*>“< any cer saw what he believed w ,? v Qfr'dnver s face and asked how W,t 0,1 »hc had to drink. The offij? *mU,Ch man sobriety tests and w.ls '"ducted flv,j a>mg a motor vehicle whilom the Barry County Jaj| . .nIox|eated a, <o a breath test mv?d * co,^ ______ nving in �Dhi rtaHttngs Banner — Tlwrsday, December H. 2014 9® Vikings have more wins Wan last season already , ' by Brvtl Bremer Sporfy Editor k'a,nc- but the ebevts started tc points eiuh. S'”" „ points,t . '«bic .* °'*ud Amplify as the Vikings bounded ink hallway lo their locker room I riday night “ s just one game, but that’s as many as the ' ‘kings won ali of last season. 1 akeuoixl’s x.usitv girls' basketball team ’“•itched its win total from the entire 2.013-14 ‘‘’-'anon when it scored a 53 -’-0 v ictory over v’Mlmg Stockbridge in the 2014-15 Greater •'Using Activities Conference opener at Lakcwxxxl High School, then surpassed it "•th ,i victory over Mailing Charlotte in non conference action Tuesday. 1 m so happy. 1 can already tell that our team, we communicate really well." said Lakewood senior center Millie Potter alter her team's win Friday. "Wc know exactly where our adjustments are and what wc need lo do. Sometimes wc have a hard time in time-outs remembering what Denny (Frost) said, but I know on the court we spot out the big shooter and wc adjust very well, wav bet­ ter than last year. “We have a lot better shooters this year loo. Our practices are more up beat They ’re more energetic. I just think we’ve worked a lot.” l he big adjustments came in the second half for the Vikings. I hey did a better job of controlling where Stockbridge sophomore guard Jessica lay lor could go with the bas­ ketball and limiting the Panther's big senior center .Audrey Twining for the most pan. Taylor pumped in eight |wints with a cou­ ple of three-pointers in the second quarter, but the Vikings held her to just eight points lor the night. * “When they picked for (Taylor) our guard wasn t coining up to hedge like they should have.” Fru-t said. “So. therefore she got some clean looks and then it caused some match-up problems after that. As soon as wc started to hedge that like we were supposed to they did­ n’t do anything with the roll person, basically they picked us and stood We could gel back and balanced. The second half, that took them out ot their offensive flow." 3 w ining finished w ith ten points, w ith most of those coming on out-of-bounds plays from h< " ^'Td JXs lead to d‘>'-bk dig"S '°r "* ^tV" thev would ever gel.. Lakewood is now 2-1 "".mil and GI'wVre hoping lora '■>« year. I think wc can." said ! »'■ M be Ullh py if we-a- not at least .500 and I m P, Lakewood sophomore point guard Gabie Shellenbarger gets past Stockbridge's Jamie Cool with the bas­ ketball during the second half of Friday’s 53-40 Viking victory at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) under the hoop, luikewixxl cleaned that up loo, with Karly Morris, Maranda Barton and Marie Hendrickson ail swarming her in the paint on one chance in the final minutes. The Panthers led 9-6 after one quarter, but the two teams started to get into a flow on the offensive end in the second quarter. Lakcwrxxl battled back to go up 26-24 at the half with the help of three second quarter three-pointers from sophomore guard Kate Richmond. She led all scorers with 14 points. Potter said the Panthers having to pay attention for Richmond opened things up for her and Hendrickson in lhe paint a bit. Frost also liked the way his guards got the ball to i the middle of the floor, creating good passing I lanes to get the ball inside as the game pro- cady expectajion fo, first season in die GLA • • ne wins. Vikings face a tough league biWc (Dec. 12) al Perry. ' The Vikings doubled up lhe Orioles Tuesday, scoring a 53-19 wjn. -Wc played a very; solid dcfcnsivc gflme tonight." Frost said Tuesday. "Qur people did a nice job of fronting and ke . the ball away from their post players. quj. defense led to some transition baskets so we did not have to play against their zone Maranda. Millie and Marie have done a great job of competing against bigger opponents. Our perimeter players arc starting to under­ stand their drops and getting jnt0 passing lanes. Once they found out it led to some easy baskets, they became more aggressive.’’ Kate Richmond led the Viking offense with nine points. Shellenbarger chipped in seven points and Hendrickson finished with six. * “It was nice to get all of the girls some playing lime. I was really pleased with the way those girls came in and executed. Aaron Kietzman and Kennedy Hillcy are getting more comfortable each game which will give us more depth," Frost said. Madison Grace paced the Orioles with eight points. Lakewood’s Karly Morris (left) and Marie Hendrickson (right) force Stockbridge guard Jessica Taylor to look for help in the lane during Friday night’s GLAC opener at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) nr1 by Brvtl Bremer Sports Editor Good thing- happen for the Saxons when they combine their defensive intensity w ith a • good shooting percentage i lattuivt v.ir*rty yir/y’ basketball tc-.mi ht'H victory ot the 'Cimhj loc>dny. scoring the basketball. The Saxons’ signature defensive effort was present as well Tuesday. “1 think we came down at one point and turned the ball over four.iimcs in a row trying U> I'cs it over luhrt-OilrtfDenon hc.nl ciKtch Mike Mohn, “and they scored on topping vi>iring Delton Kellogg 54-25 to all four possessions and it just made a big dif­ improve to 1-2 on the season. ference going from 6-7-8 down to 15-16 The Saxons were 2l-of-43 from the field, down in a hurry. Then we just never got back good for 48-pcrccnt shooting. Senior Grace into lhe swing of things.” Meade led the Saxons w ith 18 points. She was Hastings led 19-9 after one quarter and 6-of-7 from the field going 2-of-3 from pushed its lead to 35-15 by lhe half. behind the three-point line and gelling into Senior guard Kristen Mohn led Delton lhe lane for her other fourfield goals. Kellogg with 13 points despite some extra Hastings also had sophomore guard Lizzy defensive attention from the Saxons. Heide knock down three threes and finish "We had it in our game plan, in order to defender her well, we had two players with 11 points. Senior forward Sarah Sixberry assigned to her so we could have fresh legs to chipped in ten points and six rebounds. “Wc have a young team." Saxon head put as much defensive pressure on her as pos­ coach Mike Engle said. “We have three soph­ sible," Engle said. “Despite everything wc omores that are getting significant minutes did. she still scored 13 points. She’s a very and I think they were a little unsettled in their good player." Murphy and Heide did their best to chase shooting in the first couple of games, but I ihink they’re starting lo settle down now and her around throughout the hall game. "They gave her very little operating room. their footwork is more settled and that really 'They followed her every where. At times they helps their shooting." That trio of sophomores also includes tried to deny lhe ball." Engle said. "Wc know she likes to drive over lhe lop. Brenagan Murphy and point guard Madison Smith who’s ability at the point guard has and we had po>t players stepping up and help­ ing out when she did get over lhe top.” allowed Meade to concentrate a bit more on Coach Mohn was pleased with the efforts of junior forward Morgan Champion who fin­ ished with 11 points and the defensive efforts by senior guard Libby Parker off lhe bench. Mohn also said he, was pleased with the sTMirikrrnmshtp the arid tb4chJTirt|llc showed in their victory <»ver his Panthers. Hastings started the ••c.r.on O-2. falling lo n talented Grand Rapids Union learn 62-48 Friday. The Saxons trailed just 45-41 at the end of the third quarter, but the Hawks went 6-of-7 from the floor in the first three minutes of the fourth quarter while the Saxon shooting went cold and the Red Hawks were able to extend their lead • Engle was proud of the way his girls played against the quick, athletic, taller team from Union Meade finished with 18 points, hitting 7-of10 shots from the field. Murphy chipped in ten points and Smith eight. Saxon guard Grace Meade drives around Union defender Muslima Sheikh during Friday night's non-conference contest at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) z Maple Valley girls win two of first three ball games by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Emma McGIockin scored eight points, Taylor \1cdina scored eight points. Olivia Ricketts scored eight points. ' Payton Schrader scored eight points. All those eights added up to enough points for the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team to score a season opening victory al Dansville Wednesday. A few other girls chipped in buckets and the Lions knocked off the Aggies 45-26. “Il was a good thing lor us. The glr|s g0| some success,” said Maple Valley head coach luindon Wilkes. “Al limes we moved the ball so well and we rotated extremely well on defense. We’re capable of it.” The best bit for the Lions came in the third quarter when they outscored the Aggies 19-3. Maple Valley had led 26-13 at the half. I’he Lion team also got live points from Michaela Johnson and four from Megan Bonney in their first varsity games. “Dansville has a good guard (Victoria lledemark).” Wilkes said. "Wc went boxand-1 on her and frustrated her quite a bit.” lledemark. her team’s only senior, fin­ ished vvith five points. “That was a glimpse of the team that wc can become,” Wilkes said. “Perfect? Going to score a ton of points every single night? No. But this group has that ability. It’s prob ably one of the most coachable groups I’ve dealt with in a while.” The Lions are now 2-1 overall this season. They suffered a tough 44-18 loss at Olivet in their Greater Lansing Activities Conference opener Friday. l he Eagles came out with intense pressure and outscored the Lions 12-3 in lhe opening quarter and never realty looked back. •‘They jusl turned us over way too much was what il came down to.” said Wilkes. Emily Masters led the Eagles with II points. , , Wilkes was pleased with some ot the adjustments his girls were able to make against the press, skipping H over the defense a few tunes and looking (or cross-court pass­ es more of ten. Medina and Schrader had four points each for the Lions in the loss. Maple Valley got its second non-conference victory Tuesday, topping visiting Springpott 31-28. The Lions rallied after a held goal from Ricketts accounted for their only [hunts of the opening quarter. They trailed 6-2 after lhe first eight minutes. Springport led IS 17 heading into the fourth quarter. Ricketts pm in live of her game-high 13 points in the final quarter, and Terra Hall added lour points in the final peri­ od to help the I ions lo lhe win. Hall finished lhe night with four points Emily Morris had eight points for Maple Valley. Springjxut was led by lay lor Norman w ith seven point- and Mackenzie Patter-on with six, lhe Lions return to GLAC action Friday at home against 1a*s1ic �Page H - Thursday. Decetnbe» H. 2014 - Tho Hastings Banner Hastings basketball to rely on D as it grows offensively some new positions as they work to crc«itc by Breit Bremer better offensive efficiency and con. s y. Sports Editor The Saxons will test themselves with four Its the Hastings varsity bens’ basketball consecutive road games to start the > team, so not surprisingly the Saxons come opened play Tuesday with a win at Del on into the season as a tough defensive group. Kelloge High School, and will face c ’l he Saxons relied on their defense for Panthers again at Hastings High School at the years under head coach Don Schils. and now in head coach Steven Storrs* third season that end of the regular season. Hastings travels to Lowell Friday when is still the tradition. will be at Lakewood Tuesday and at Belding The Saxons aren’t the biggest, they aren t Dec. 18. Those are the final three games for the fastest, but they arc solid throughout the the Saxons before the holiday break. line-up with the return of seniors Peter Beck. The Saxons start play in the new year Cole Harden and junior Alex McMahon. against Maple Valley Jan 6 then enter OK Beck is one of the bigger Saxons at 6-3. but will split time between guard and forward,as Gold Conference play at home against needed, presiding some scoring to go along Thomapple Kellogg Jan. 9. The boys will play the first game of Friday with his hard-nosed defense and rebounding. night doublcheaders in the OK Gold McMahon and Harden have similar versa­ Conference this winter, with games slated to tility to beck. Junior guards Clay Coltspn and Lee Stowe tip-off al 6 p.m. The OK Gold Conference is filled with tal­ join the back-court this winter, providing ented teams once again, and maybe none are depth to go along with returning senior point better than Wayland which is regarded as one guard Aaron Bronson. Storrs said one of the challenges this sea­ of die top teams in lhe state entering lhe year. son will be getting his guys used to playing USTIISs tksniss iiSTUGj USTIIgf The 2014-15 Hastings varsity boys' basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Drew White, Evan Hart, Cole Harden, Peter Beck, Adam Post, Aaron Bronson, (back) Owen Post, Austin Haywood, Scott Garber, Jaleel Richardson, Alex McMahon, Clay Coltson, Lee Stowe and head coach Steve Storrs. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Saxons expect more hack-court scoring this year by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons finally have some guards lo score points, but suddenly the size is gone. Hastings varsity girls* basketball coach Mike Engle made lhe decision to move a trio of sophomores up to the varsity this winter, Lizzy Heide. Madison Smith and Brenagan Murphy. Murphy and Heide are scorers that the Saxon varsity team needs, and Smith is a point guard who will give senior guard Grace Meade a chance to move off the point from lime to time and concentrate on putting the ball in the basket more often - which she is very' capable of doing. Meade is part of a solid senior trio return­ ing for lhe Saxons, joining guard Erin Goggins and forward Sarah Sixberry'. All three were starters last wimer and played nificant minutes. ’7 expect great contributions from all three of them,” said Engle. Coming out of last season the Saxons would have expected great contributions from senior center Janessa Hodge and senior for­ ward/center Maddie Dailey as well. Hodge chose not to return to basketball this winter. Dailey tore an ACL and missed all of the var­ sity volleyball season and Engle doesn’t expect the OK Gold’s leading scorer from last y ear to get back on the basketball court during her junior year either. Dailey not only led the OK Gold in scoring last year, she was the Saxons’ leading rebounder and shot blocker and number two on her team in steals. “We are. position by position, not very tall.’’ Engle said. “We’re going to be playing a lot of the time with one post player and four guards/small forwards. We’re going to have lo spend a significant amount of time in prac­ tice. which we do every day. doing rebound­ ing drills and defending the post and help defense.” • There wUm <my r/ifhH iu the OK, Gold Conference this season. While Engie expects every team in the league to be strong Wayland and Grand Rapids Catholie Central are a tick above everyone and a couple of the best teams in the area overall. / ’ t\ The Saxons arc currently 1-2 overall. Thty have four more non-conferencc games pj. close out the 2014 portion of the schedujj*£dt Godwin Heights Friday and then aiJmite against Lakewood Tuesday and Battle Creek Central Thursday (Dec. 18). They will bc at Cedar Springs Dec. 30. \ . ’ / The OK Gold Conference season' starts when the Saxons host Thomapple Kellogg Jan. 9. . These sponsors help provide coverage of local sports throughout the year. Please The 2014-15 Hastings varsity girls' basketball team. Team members are (front from left) Mackenzie Monroe, Erin Goggins, Atricia Johnson, Grace Meade, Sarah Sixberry, Nicole Hunt, Taylor Hawthorne, (back) coach Eric Heide Madison Smith, Emma Morawski, Lizzy Heide, Maddie Dailey, Maddie Youngs, Brennegan Murphy and head coach Mike Engle (Photo by Brett Bremer) ‘7* 137 - 124th Ave., Shelbyville. Ml 1761 W. M-43 Hwy, Suite 2, Hastings SEIF CHEVROLET BUICK PONTIAC 269-672-7364 269-818-0070 632 E Main St Caledonia HINKLE'S BODY SHOP & SERVICE CENTER WHITE'S PHOTOGRAPHY whitesolhastings<;'aol com Pediatrics www.brightstart-pcdiatrics.com Miller Hf At f ..’.All MILLER REAL ESTATE RADIOSHACK OF HASTINGS HASTINGS CITY BANK “Safe & Sound Since 1886" 150 W. Court St. Hastings 269-945-4800 269-945-2401 EDWARD JONES ICS TRAVEL LITTLE CAESAR'S Morl- D. Cfublr/isrn. AAMS Financ^f Advisor <2! W. Woodlawn, Hastings 128 E. 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December I1.20H - Pag^ Saxons will likely battle TK for runner-up spot in Gold by Brett Bremer Sports Editor brand Rapids Catholic Central finally fol to the top of (|lc ok Qo|(j Conference and the Cougars look like thev 'll lx* there lor a little while. lhe Cougars bested Thomapple Kellogg and Hastings for the conference champi­ onship last year and now tlx? Catholic Central varsity wrestling ream Comes into this season ranked third in the state in Di\ iston 3. With many returnees and a few strung new­ comers. the Cougars will bc tough to beat again. The Trojans and Saxons might find themselves hulling it out for lhe number two spot in the standings again. Hastings has some time to get ready for its two biggest OK Gold Conference duals, they’ll visit TK Jan. 2H and host Catholic Central Feb. 3 in the final rwo league duals The Saxons were slated to ojien their sea.^on last night al Ionia and will be back in action Saturday at the Allegan Invitational. Hastings has a pretty good group back to battle lhe Trojans and Cougars with, a group led by stale medalist Jason Slaughter who returns for his fourth xaisil) season to fill line up at 160 pounds. . Most of the Saxons’ experience is in tne heavyweights. Raiden Maclcod returns after a season in which he was a regional qum lir despite not wrestling in many vanity matches because of Naic Pcwoski being in the line-up ahead of him. Macleod will fill the 2X5-pound line-up spot for the Saxons this winter, with Patrick Nfuiphy back at 171 pounds and Alex Twister back at 189. . Jeremiah Shaffer is a key returnee in the middle weights, slotted fur lhe 140-pound spot. His senior year will be his third on lhe Saxon varsity Saxon head coach Mike Goggins also said David House is a key addition to the line-up. Hause wrestled on the varsity at 112 pounds as a freshman, winning at least 30 matches, but an injury kept him out for nearly all of the 2013-14 season. Freshmen and sophomores with little to no varsity experience will fill the lightweight spots for Hastings. The 2014'15 % Devin p.earn- Team members are (front from left) Zach Mesecar, Jeremiah Shaffer, Jeremy Miller, Jason Slaughter, Davi anck, jesse Alexander. David Hause, (second row) manager Jacqueline Pemberton, Matt Allerding, Calvin PP , unn, Chase Reaser BjHy smith. Tate Ulrich, John DeVoss. Tannis Thayer, Kip Beck, manager Abby McKeever, ( ' 9 1 Thayer, Quinton Ellison, Jon Cook. Cory Bennett, Justice Lamance. Dylan Lawrence, Dominic Pino. Trent Mese . 9. manager Jessi Slaughter, (fourth row) coach Darrell Slaughter. Trevor Ryan, Tyler Youngs, Duane Kissinger, u y,. Raiden Macleod, Nathan Meyers, Patrick Murphy, coach Mike Goggins, (back) Tyler Clawson, Alex Traister. Noa . mmy Patterson, Derek High, Terry Dull, Ty Sinclair and coach Dennis Redman. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Boys’ swim team small but experienced by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Hie Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity boys swimming and diving team has a lot of varsity athletes back this season. but nnt many newcomers. The Trojans placed second in their confer­ ence last winter and will battle with Ottawa Hills and Wayland to finish near the top again. Senior Jared Bailey returns to lead lhe way after an all-conference season last winter. Bailey was in the top five in the conference in the 500-yard freestyle and the 200-yard freesty le last year. Tyler Boonstra and Nate Ryfiak provide experience and talent in lhe diving competi­ tion again, along with Dylan Wheeler. Other key returnees for lhe team include The 2014-15 Thornapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity boys' swimming and diving team. Nick Myers, Brandon Gray. Aidon Reigler and Neil Hoskins. 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"We said Hastings li:“ ) b.,j< out there alter he got Aaron <B”’” W3S able to push the had tool tnn> ■ eonsislcnt defensive ball We were .1' > ,fr> there that got us |V’ "C ""I e.n’oervbody fired up a little bit " In Brett Bremer Sports I du nr The season opener was clo-c h wa- coin petilive. Delton Kelln? g hod a little lend. Then oil of a Midden it wasn’t. and the Panthi r* didn't. Hastings’ varsity bo vs b.i'ketball team went on a 17 0 run to >t.nt lhe 'econd halt, outscoring the Panthers 19 3 in the chinlqu.tr ter overall, and then finished oti a 4° ?S vic nKsse l'lhetAil offensively and made a lory at Delton Kvlloyg High .School lo open of nice hiKlle plays on the defensive C.,h|’ ‘U one point diving, on the lhx>r to steal । ’ ball away from the Panthers al the top of ! ’c U‘y .Hid’flipping a pass backwards over h,<i head that teammate Peter Beck nm unto Pm into the hoop lor a 35-25 lead. It wa. I‘k‘ Saxons’ first double-digit lead of the Hastings’ advantage stretched to 41-25 । *l°rv Panther fxrint guanl Noah Ixinaar hl,r,cd a three-pointer with 1:23 left in the Meaner for his team’s first points of the sec­ half. • ^ey just took us out of what we were try !°R u» do and did a grxxl job," Delton Kellogg 1Cad coach Paul Blacken said after his first ganic leading the Panther varsity. "Wc WerenT n|,|c to function for a little w hile there ’hey took advantage. As usually happens w"en your defense »s ?oing :‘”d you gO offense, they shot probably X()-pcrcent in lhal quarter and opened up that lead So, not °»'y did we not function offensively we did1 function defensively so they opened up a le;,d that was too much.” . cMahon finished with a team-high 18 Points. The Saxons also got 15 points and an ^u’st.wujjin, rebounding effort from Peter Beck. f ’hink t Beck is) really the one that sets the abounding lonc for us,” Storrs said. "I think Uc have a Ion1’ way to go with the rest of the Delton Kellogg junior point guard works to get by Hastings’ junior Clay Coltson dur­ ing the first half of Tuesday’s season opener at Delton Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) New Dellon Kellogg varsity boys' basketball coach tries to gel confirmatio team is in possession ol the basketball during a time-out tn lhe action of his team s ay33 loss to visiting Hastings in the season opener at Delton Kellogg Hig i Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) TK turns Hawkeye turnovers into points in fourth quarter by Brett Bremer Spurts Editor . Hie Trojans got better as each of their first tw o games progressed That turned into the Thomapple Kellogg varsity girls’basketball team’s first victory of the season Friday night J’K went on a 14-2 nm in the fourth quarter to knock off lhe Hawkeyes in Hamilton, winning 34-28. Die defense was there all night long for lhe Trojans. TK head coach Jessee Bays knew his team had 16 steals during the course of the evening, and figured the Hamilton turnover loud w as around 30. Brandi We<low led lhe Trojans with nine points, three steals and three assists. Hana Alverson had a team high five steals r> go along with five points for the Trojans. Sophomore point guard Aly via I home added six points including a crucial fourth quarter bucket that helped the Trojans pull away. "We forced a bunch of turnovers in the first half, but just didn’t capitalize on them." said Bays. "We would turn it right back over to them or miss lay-ups on the other end. Finally in lhe fourth quarter, they did what they were supposed lo do." He said his girls’ quickness and ability to vary lhe defensive looks made things tough on the Hawkeyes. The Trojans were down by six points head­ ing into the fourth quarter. Hamilton led 16 11 at the hall. "With all the youth on this team you’re going to have those up and down moments. It’s the same thing at Grandville. They played better in the second half," Bays said, of his team’s season opening defeat Dec. 2. TK is now 1-2 this season. Gull Lake topped the Trojans 55-52 in Middleville Tuesday. Weslow had 18 points and 12 rebounds for her first career double-double, but it wasn’t enough as the Blue Devils moved out to a 15­ 9 lead in the opening quarter and fought off the Trojans lhe rest of the night. Thome added 11 points and Holly Hall fin­ ished with eight. Jenna Shoobridge added seven rebounds and four assists for TK. The Trojans return to action at home Friday against Forest Hills Eastern. Saxon senior Peter Beck races in for a lay-up putting his team up 35-25 midway through the third quarter at Delton Kellogg High School during Tuesday night’s season opening victory over the host Panthers. (Photo by Brett Bremer) guys lor that. He makes up for a lol of mis­ takes where we miss block-outs and he’s able lo grab them. Luckily Dellon has some size and they got into foul trouble, which helped us out. /Xgainst some bigger teams we need to do a much better job of blocking out." Delton Kellogg had a bit of a size advan­ tage at lhe tip-off. but it didn’t last long as both 6-1 senior forward Gary Egclkraut and 6-4 junior forward Zack Cooper got into some foul trouble. Even with them on lhe bench for much of the first half, the Panthers still managed to go into the locker nxim with a 25-24 lead. Senior forward Landon Grizzle led Delton Kellogg with 19 points. DK sophomore for­ ward Cogan McCoy broke his hand Friday and Blacken said his team missed having his outside shooting on the opposite side of the floor from Grizzle. Delton also gut eight points from Leinaar, w ho did his best lo deal with the Saxons’ pres­ sure running lhe point for the Panthers. "It was good lo play a good quality oppo­ nent like that.” Blacken said. "That might be as good of a defense as we’ll see all year. Even if it’s difficult lo handle for one night, it’s not a bad thing to run into to help you make yourself better. There isn't anybody in our league I don’t think that plays as solid man-to-man principles as they do.’’ Hastings slowed down the Panthers and managed to stay out of foul-trouble for the most part. Delton Kellogg was just 3-of-4 from lhe free throw line The Saxons were 9of-15 at the line, with McMahon goint? 6-of8. Hastings returns to action Friday at Lowell. Delton Kellogg opens the Kalamazoo Valley Association season at Constantine Friday. TTuoduv^^Vn^-------Health Cenu r-l»l" 61 opening decembe W 1CU1LC3 * . '/in ________________________ • 1 1 Barry Community Health Center is your patient-centered medical home providing: • • • • Physicals Well child exams Immunizations Chronic disease management • Immunizations • Counseling • And more! Welcoming new patients, all ages and most insurances including Medicaid, Healthy Michigan, uninsured and other insurances. 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Hastings. ^Cherry Health chorryhealth.org ■» joaw ^Cherry Health cherryhealth.org Hammerhead Swim Club getting ready for first meet The Hastings Hammerheads will host their first meet of the season Saturday at the Community Education and Recreation Center in Hastings. The program has a record number of swimmers (over 1<X>) and is still looking for more. "Since the Middleville Minnows are not having a swim program this winter we have added many Minnows to our team." said Hammerhead coach Mike Schipper. The Hammerheads practice on Monday and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The club is open to youth from the ages of 6 to 18 from Hastings Middleville, Wayland, Delton and the surrounding areas. The younger swimmers practice? from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and lhe older swimmers from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Peterson’s six threes help Charlotte top Lakewood boys The Orioles added to their lead all night long. Charlotte’s varsity boys’ basketball team opened its season with a 65-40 victory over visiting Lakewood Tuesday. The Orioles built a 37-22 lead in lhe open­ ing half, lhen outscored the Vikings 12-5 in the third quarter to extend their lead heading into the final eight minutes. Kyle Peterson poured in 24 points to lead lhe Orioles, knocking down six threes in the process. Mall Donley added 13 points and Tanner Johnson 11 for lhe Orioles. Lakewood goi II points from Colin O’Mara and nine from junior Kendrick Cummings in his varsity debut. The Vikings head to Perry Friday for their Greater Lansing Activities Conference open­ er. Aggies beat Valley boys by a dozen Dansville extended a five-point lead ;n »k fourth quarter to earn a (>0-48 victorv visiting Maple Valley in the first Ram?L??r 2014-15 varsity boys' basketball 1 uesday. Sea^n The Aggies moved out to an ||i । the opening quarter lhcn fou h “*• in Lions. » ml the Andrew Brighton, the lone retu,..lardor the l.io„s. led his team wi„ lhe scoring was balanced bchin t il>Oi'!"ithe Lions, with Seth Gurd addbh"nfo'' points. Payton Rourke seven g e%ht Johnson stx and Zach Wolcott fh'W''. Cu rite Aggies got 21 |x>i„ls , P°'nts Hodgson and 15 |X,i„ls )n . “ >'n Zack Weldon chipped i,, ninc^"1 X'ihnis Hie Aggies shot 37 five thr * Hs ° ‘ test, convening 21 of th<KOWs ‘n Maple Valley opei‘ ’ Aclivmes Conference iu ri \ Leslie Vriday. ‘K"‘,n * homing •’X’linst � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-12-18.pdf 03e1090d3ff89b2996985e2b68fbeb0d PDF Text Text Superintendent to retire from Lakewood Sec Story on Page When ^"hhture be jnst,fied? See Editor'"1 o„ p * । I See Story on Page 16 7 hoofed Viking girls run past Saxons to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASfiNU, Hi ANNER Thursday. December 1^ 2O14 VOLUME 161, No, 49 I NEWS Jazz bands to perform tonight The final holiday concert for Hastings High School will be at 7 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 18. when the jazz band joins the Thomapplc Jazz Orchestra to present I “Jazzy Christmas" at the Dennison Performing Arts Center. The Hastings High School Jazz. Band •• includes six alto saxophones, five tenor saxophones, one baritone saxophone, 5 five trumpets, six trombones and a full rhythm section of five musicians. Die band rehearses as a non-crcdit chib tw ice a week after school and performs up to a dozen times throughout the year. The concert will feature both ensem­ bles performing favorite holiday tunes in Big Band style. Admission to the concert I is free; however, a collection to benefit ■ the renovation of the theater will be accepted. Seating is limited, so guests should plan to arrive early. The Dennison Performing Arts Center is in the former Presbyterian church, on Broadway and Center Street . Presbyterian Church hosting Christmas sing-along The First Presbyterian Church of Hastings will host a community Christmas sing-along Sunday. Dec. 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. The event will be host­ ed by organist Robert C. Osler and will feature hymns, carols and secular season­ al favorites, all accompanied on the church’s pipe organ. The church organ w ill be transformed into a theater organ to accompany secular favorites which will include “I’ll Be Home for Christmas," “White Christmas,’’ “Frosty the Snowman." “L'p on the Housetop." “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree," and "Rudolf the Red­ Nosed Reindeer." Special guests have bben invited to perform. Peggy Hemerling will sing the Christmas classic, "O Holy Night." Joe LaJoyc will be singing and playing flugclhom on Bobby Troup’s “I’d Like You for Christmas," and Hastings First United Methodist Pastor Mark , Payne playing guitar will be joined by his wife, Nola. and Lisa Sterkenberg. program­ ming coordinator for Grace Community Church. Nashville, who will team togeth­ er performing an arrangement of “We Three Kings." Children of all ages, their families and friends are welcome. Light refreshments will be served fol­ lowing the concert. The church is at 405 N. M-37 Highway. Hastings. Community Christmas dinner will be at high school Everyone is invited to attend the annu­ al community Christmas dinned from noon to 3 pm. Thursday. Dec. 25, in cafeteria at Hastings High School, 520 W. South St.. Hastings. 'Die dinner will include ham, turkey, sweet potatoes, roast baby carrots, rolls, pie, ice cream, coffer, tea and milk donated by community businesses, organizations and individuals. The dinner is free, but donations will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit the Hastings Digit School home economics classes. ' Public likes county facilities PRICE 75C just wants numbers by Doug VandcrLaan Editor They got to kick the tires and look under the hood, but the approximately 75 attendees who previewed the county’s proposed master facilities plan at Monday’s public input ses­ sion couldn’t find ihc sticker price. “We want to focus on ‘Are these the right moves?’ If they are, then we can start talking price." Eric Hackman of the county’s consult­ ing architectural and engineering firm, lower Pinkster, told the audience gathered at the Barry Community Enrichment Center in Hastings. “If they’re not the right move, then it wouldn't be worth talking price." Hackman and project team members Bjorn Green and Jason Novotny outlined 11 recom­ mendations for the community to consider for upgrading, repurposing and renovating 11 existing facilities, as well as proposals for new construction to provide maximum effi­ ciencies for county-owned buildings into the long-term future. Tower Pinkster was engaged for the $62,000 study by the Barry County Board of Commissioners and has been wot king with a county -appointed steering committee since About 75 citizens pack the Barry Community Enrichment Center Monday to study the recommendations and numbers presented by architects and engineers from Kalamazoo-based Tower Pinkster to the county's master facilities plan. August. Monday’s meeting was termed a "progress report" after some 10 weeks into the process. 'Die public input received will help shape eventual final recommendations that are expected to be forwarded to the coun­ ty board in the first quarter of 2015. Monday’s 11 recommendations were bro­ ken down into an initial six advisements con­ sultants described as “low-hanging fruit," projects that could be easily accomplished and paid for out of existing county funds with no increase to taxpayers. The final five rec­ ommendations, though more obvious a.s criti­ cal needs, would require taxpayer assistance to accomplish and drew most of the evening’s focus. " Die jail is in sad shape, very sad shape,” assessed Hackman, of the county facility that garnered most of the evening’s specific focus. "It’s been added on to so many times with additions not appropriate for the site. I don’t mean to offend you sheriff." said Hackman in addressing County Sheriff Dar Leaf, "but it is one of the worst jails I have See FACILITIES, page 6 Palmer appointed county clerk by Fran Fav erman Staff Writer Barry' County Chief Judge William Doherty Tuesday announced the selection ot Pamela Palmer to fill the upcoming vacancy in the office of Barry County Clerk when cur­ rent Clerk Pamela Jarvis officially retires Dec. 31. Plough state law charges circuit court judges with the legal responsibility and authority to make the appointment, Barry County Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowell requested the assistance of Doherty and District Court Judge Michael Schipper to assist with deliberations. Doherty made the public announcement on McDowell’s behalf. "A consensus was reached late yesterday afternoon after considerable discussion and debate amongst the three county judges," Doherty said in a written statement released Tuesday. “Several of the candidates inter­ viewed hist Friday were highly qualified and i. 'Tm open to hfe challenge. I feel like I just swam the river upstream and I’m on the opposite side and have a mountain to dmb, and I’m up to it." Pamela Palmer capable of continuing to successfully lead the county clerk’s office, which made the deci­ sion quite difficult.” As word of the appointment reached offices in the courthouse, both Janis and Palmer joked about the upcoming transition. "The only thing that will change is the last See CLERK, page 8 Pamela Palmer, newly appointed Barry County clerk, has worked in the Barry County Circuit Court chambers since 1995. Palmer will be leaving her second-floor office at the county courthouse to the first-floor office of the Barry County Clerk Jan, 2, when she is sworn in to her new position. Hastings school approves bond proposal, expands curriculum by Sandra Ponsctto . Staff Writer During his final Hastings Area School System Board of Education meeting, outgo­ ing trustee Rob Ixingstreet, who chose not to seek re-election, said the district is heading in a positive direction as evidenced by several items approved by the board Monday evening. Pie agenda included the next step toward putting a 4.1-mill bond proposal on the Ballot for the May 2015 election, an amendment to the current budget to reflect increased state funding due to higher-thanexpected enrollment, expanded high school course offerings and changes in the phy sical education graduation requirements. “Having my last meeting tonight — approving the bond — gosh, I don’t know how many times 1 thought ‘about, talked about, or dreamed about how great that w ould be,’’ he said. “I am super optimistic and some­ what jealous that these folks on the board are going to enjoy the fruits of the project." 1-ongstrect said during his term the board dealt with lawsuits, one of which led to the resignation of a superintendent, hiring an interim superintendent, followed by a super­ intendent who suddenly resigned after less than two years on the job, another interim superintendent, plus a deficit budget. “Now with (Hastings Superintendent of Schools) Dr. Duits, Carrie, I can’t tell you how thrilled I am ..." he said. “I went through all of this partly so this board can continue with Dr- Duit.s and do the things people join the board to do — not necessarily the things we did over the last four years — what we had to do." Last week Duit.s, other district administra­ tors and representatives from the board met with the Michigan Department of Treasury to 510191 NVf obtain approval to move forward with the bond proposal which would include major remodeling of all schools within the district, including secure entrances to all buildings, construction of a pcrfonnjng arts center at the high school, athletic venue upgrades, increased bus fleet, a transportation center, replacement of the 1917 portion of the middle school, technology upgrades and more Monday, the board unanimously approved and adopted the Preliminao. qualincalion appheatton for the 4.|.mil| which would generate $55 million for the improve­ meats. 1 “Iappreciate all the w,rk lhat j|)W this, said Trustee Dan P;qon "1 feel this is a step ... in lt,c f ting our facilities up to date •. • ,V . . Kevin Beck. "ICs been a T",s,cc btitwe’re moving in the right diXS" ’ The board also unanimously i •. first amendment to the 2014 ** reflect increase in per-pupil 2! f, bl,1d«c,1'° to an increase in student population"^"8 dlK' "The big thing is our student count _ JK (students] over what we had budoot. i •• • i Tim Berlin, Hastings Area SchL? c director of finance and business serv' ‘ ^’S em Berlin said the higher enrollment in?’ » the district’s state aid by $348.O(X) lrvascd Other changes in the amendment inchl[1,.d increased state revenue for the districtsion stabilization fund. However. Burl? PC-‘i the increased pension stabilization reven.. • paid out so it increases the district’s lures, as well. ‘ *l*ndt- •‘Thc money actually IloWs -n flows back to the he said. -But it i"" increase our state utd, lt js nK)re (. <*-s inally budgeted, but. it a)st) "8expenses, uur Other amendments to the budget included financing the purchase of a new bus; addi­ tional expenditures for new textbooks, prima­ rily at the high school; and improvements in the high school healing system, according to Berlin. “When you approved (the budget! back in June, we were looking at revenues being over expenses by $220,000," he said. “With this amended, it will be income over expenses by $490,509." “So our projected fund balance is going up from 6 percent to 8 percent," said Board President Jon Hart. "That is correct," said Berlin. “fThe fund balance] will be a little over $ 1.964,000." "'Dial’s progress," said Hart. ’Die board also unanimously approved the Best Practices Incentive Resolution so the dis­ trict can receive an additional $50 in per-pupil funding by complying with at least seven of the eight requirements set by the state. The board unanimously approved changes in the district's physical education graduation See BOARD, page 6 Police chief expected to make body camera request to city council Monday by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt said he’s prepared to ask the Hastings City Council Monday night for funds to purchase body cameras for his officers. The council will meet at 7 p.m. in city hall. ., . , Pratt said he has been considering Ihc body cameras since April, about the time he became police chief. His officers have test­ ed different cameras for several months, trying to determine which cameras work best for their needs. Pratt >aid m an interview last month about that he supports use of body cameras to help protect his officers. -It’s not because I don’t trust my guys. I want them |the cameras] to help protect the officers," he said. Pratt said the use of bxxi) cameras isn’t a perfect solution and won’t always pros ide complete video in every scenario. Most of the cameras the department has tried clip to the officer’s tie or jacket and can be quick­ ly activated or turned otf. The use of bods cameras by officers has been a topic of debate around the country since the Ferguson. Mo., shooting of an unarmed black man. If approved by the city council, the Hastings Police Department would be one of the lirst departments in the area to have the added equipment. The public is invited to attend the city council meeting, which w ill provide oppor­ tunities for public input. �Page 2 - Thursday. December 18. 2014 - The Hastings Danner g Hastings band, choir students perform holiday concert Strings of white lights encircle arrangements of red poinsettias that decor gymnasium Sunday. The poinsettias were sold by band members in Novem e fundraising project and were distributed after the conclusion of the concert. Among the songs performed by the Hastings High School Varsity Singers is "Carol of the Bells." The Hastings High School gymnasium was transformed in holiday splendor Sunday lor concerts by middle school and high school bands and choirs. The middle school concert at 2 p.m.. was followed by the high school concert at 4 p.m. Both concerts were in collage format, swiftly moving from one song to the next, without applause or comment in between. Selections included holiday music from four centuries, from Handcfs “Hallelujah C horns, to more contemporary songs and new arrangements of old favorites. I he high school concert concluded with audience members and musicians holding up hundreds of miniature lights and playing or singing “Auld luingSyne.” The Hastings High School Symphonic band plays a medley called "Christmas at the Movies." / . r “Children, Go Where I Send Thee" is one of the songs performed by the Select Women’s Chorus. W’. h0Use from the movie -Up," that was a featured prop in the Hastings High I ^afChing Band’s program in the fall, is brought back and decked out for Iunday'sconcert 'o>Xeb"C® mekmbeiS, singer and musicians hold up hundreds of tiny colored ythe band and al! three choirs. . ' P Auld Lang Syne,” per- �Photos continued from previous page---------------- Service club luncheon rings in season The annual Service ub Christmas Luncheon sot the seasonal mood on Monday at the Walldorff Brewpub and Bistro. Members of the Hastings High ciool Men’s and varsity Singers sang Christmas favorites such as Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and the arol of the Bells for members of the Rotary. Kiwanis, and Exchange Clubs. The four clubs meet annually during the holiday season for lunch, good conversation, and, of course, excellent music under the direction of Choir Director Matt ‘ Mariah Carey Christmas” is one of many selections performed by the symphonic band. Callaghan. Hastings teacher acquitted of indecent exposure faces tenure charges Woodwinds in the symphonic band play along to “Angels from teh Realms of Glory.” by Sandra Ponsetto Stuff Writer The 1 fastings Area Schools System Board of Education, with trustee Kevin Beck absent. Monday evening unanimously approved a motion to pursue tenure charges against Central and Southeastern elementary physical education teacher Stephen Merring. who was acquitted of indecent exposure in Barry* County District Court earlier this year. Hastings Superintendent of Schools Carrie Duit.s Tuesday issued a press release, drafted by the district’s attorney, that said the acquittal does not mean Merring is protected from tenure charges resulting from the inci­ dent in question. When a school board voles to pursue tenure charges, a teacher has 20 days from receiving notification of the board’s intent to file an appeal. It the teacher does not appeal the board’s decision will stand and his or her tenure and employment will be terminated. If a teacher files an appeal, her or she can­ not lx* discharged unless and until the school board’s decision is upheld by the state’s tenure .commission. Until that time, the board can suspend the teacher with pay. If a Michigan teacher appeals to the tenure commission on time, the tenure commission will assign an administrative law judge to conduct a hearing. The hearing may be pub­ lic or private at the teacher’s option. The teacher has the right to be represented by legal counsel. Michigan teachers have a right to present their case through the testi­ mony of witnesses and the submission of documents. The school board will be respon­ sible for proving that misconduct occurred, and the misconduct was just cause for the penalty imposed. Just cause includes incom­ petence. insubordination, unprofessional conduct, absenteeism, crimes against the employer, intoxication, or other violations of the teacher code of conduct. Merring was charged w ith indecent expo­ sure after an April IS incident at his home on East Mill Street in Hastings. Phil Iorio, an attorney with the Grand Rapids law firm of Kalniz. Iorio, Feldstein Co., who represented Merring during his trial, said the press release issued by Hastings Area Schools violates state tenure law and his client’s rights. “First. Mr. Merring is entitled to a private hearing under state tenure law,” he said. “This press release from the school district clearly violates that law and disregards my clients rights. It appears to be designed to smear his reputation, which is frankly uncalled for. "Mr. Merring has had a stellar career in Hastings public schools, marked by distinc­ tion.” said Iorio. “It is unfortunate that the district Finds it necessary to issue a press release and Mr. Merring will aggressively defend his reputation.” Hastings Banner police and courts reporter Julie Makarewicz contributed^ to this report. Fire destroys pole barn near Clarksville by Bonnie Mattson • .. The Beginning Women’s Chorus sings “Noel, Noel.” Announcing the Retirement of Vickie Ward This December 31st will mark the end of 2014 and the retirement of a dear team member, Vickie Ward. Many of you know Vickie as our Hastings office manager, a position she has held for the past 13 years. Did you know that Vickie has actually spent over 44 years working in the insurance industry? Vickie worked at the company level for 9 years and the remaining 35 1 /2 years as an agent. She has certainly seen a lot of changes in the industry over the span of her career, from the enactment of the Michigan no-fault auto law to the technology driven profession of today. ... * ■ An fire f itly Tf.'dcsLoyvd a pole barn near belonging to Bifl and Mary Sutton. <’ \ Neighbor Nathan Frb wa^driving by just after midnight when he spotted the blaze and reported it, knocking on the Suttons' door. as well, to alert then). The roof of the building caved in just as the Erst Clarksville firefighter arrived, and. by the time firetrucks made it to the scene on Nash Highway, the building was fully engulfed. *’ The bam w as a total loss, and firefighters worked to project the house, standing about 20 yards away. Siding on the house w as melt­ ed by the hot flames. Among the many items the Suttons lost were a fifth wheel, two lawn mowers, a quad, a John Deere tractor, memorabilia from their 50th wedding anniversary, and a large photo­ graph from Bill’s days working in the Chevrolet SSR plant. An azalea bush from Mary's father’s funer­ al also was lost. “We thank God no one was hurt,” said Mary. “We lost a lot of things, but they are just things. The fire departments did a won- A pole barn belonging to Bill and Mary Sutton of Clarksville is fully engulfed in fire early Thursday, Dec. 11. (Photo provided) derful job, keeping the fire from spreading to the house. We are very thankful for that.” The cause of the fire is not yet known, and may never be known according fire officials, due to the intensity of the blaze. The Lake Odessa Fire Department. Freeport Fire Department and Life EMS also assisted. Vickie Ward ’Vickie says she has enjoyed the insurance business. She will especially miss working with her co-workers, clients, company associates and all of the friendships she has made along the way. Her plans for retirement include traveling with her husband Mike, continuing her quilling hobby and spending more time with her grandkids. I YVe would like to sincerely thank Vickie for her years of dedication ’ and service and wish her joy in her well deserved retirement. Please stop by our Hastings Office on December 22nd b- ■ Application assistance is available for the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, and the Healthy Michigan Plan. from 9 ami. to 4 p.m. to wish Vickie well. Enroll now! Delton • 269-623-5U5 Hastings • 269-948-3720 www.bucklandinsuraiKe.com f Our mission orovide quality insurance services, delivered In a personal, timely, courteous ^on3| manner in partnership with our customers and the community. Call 269.945.4220, ext 7513. ^Cherry Health cherryhealth.org . 77591829 �Page 4 ~ Thursday December IB. 2014 - Tha H.istmg-.? Banner Did you Americans ponder when is torture justified. Camera shy This hawk didn’t stick around long after Laura Christensen of Wayland showed up with her camera. The hawk was sitting atop a tree on the corner of Stimpson and Garbow roads north of Middleville and took flight almost as soon as it saw her. We’re dedicating this space to a photo­ graph taken by readers or our staff members that represents Barn County. If you have a photo to share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1351 N. M-43 Highway. Hastings, MI 49058. or email news<«jadgraphies.com. Please include information such as where and when the photo was taken, who took the photo, and other rele­ vant or anecdotal information. I Do you remember? First-chair prep Banner Dec. 8. 1960 Prepare for concert — Tuesday evening. Dec. 13, at 7:30 in Central Auditorium, about 250 .students in the Hastings public schools will present an instrumental music । concert under the direction of Arthur Steward. ?\mong the top musicians who w'ill play as members of the Hastings High School Band are these members who hold down first chairs in the outstanding musi­ cal organization (from left) Georgia Anderson, clarinet; Mike Alluding, drums: Jim Houseman, baritone: Paul Sure. bass; Dennis Huntley, alto saxophone; Marlene Lowell, comet: and Lynne Towns, trom­ bone. Director Steward is looking over music with student director Dave Hayner. who plays first chair French horn. — Photo by Barth. Have you met? 'Die panic of a Broadway director watch­ ing train wreck rehearsals just days before opening night is something to which Marcia .Mellen relates every year as the always-stcllar St. Rose Ladies’ Association Christmas Bazaar gets ready to open its doors every' December. “We look like a garage sale,” Mellen always remembers thinking, just before the order and the refinement of the popular sea­ sonal event comes together ”We had people lined up at 8:15 am.,” marvels Mellen of this year’s sale which opened its doors at 9 a.m. and proceeded to earn $6,700 for the parish. “I don’t know how we made that money. Our biggest item was $25, and I can’t tell you how many $1 price tags 1 wrote on everything else.” Given the event it has become and the persistent work of the ladies of the associa­ tion and a crew of gentlemen w ho help haul boxes, unload vans and then line up the cargo for staging, it really should Ik* no sur­ prise. Donors of gently used or in-need-ofrepair items have become so plentiful that Marcia Mellen Mellen and her “co-producer" Carol Kensington have taken up every inch of does wonder where she ever found the time to work. storage space in the church and rectory. For her dedication to family, faith and the “We just need a storage space,” sighs of a community-building Mellen. “We’ve advertised for one. because tradition Christmas sale, Marcia Mellen is truly a things still keep coming. What’s especially surprising to Mellen is Barry County Bright Light. how everyone finds the will and energy to Last gift received: Just yesterday, from do it all over again one year later. That’s my brother-in-law. 1 couldn’t attend a fami­ really the beauty of the event, however. “It’s a community builder.” says Mellen ly get-together and he sent home a scented with pride. “We had so many new people long-stemmed flow er and vase. Favorite author: Don’t know that I have help this year — new to the area and recent­ ly retired people. At one of our work ses­ one. I just read whatever I can find in the sions, the ladies even asked for name badges Paper Gator. Advice I’d give a younger person: If at because there were so many new people to all possible, go to college. the group.” lops on life’s to-do list: Travel. They don’t stay new' for long to Mellen, Best trip: Camping in Georgia and in who’s warm personality and persistent address of challenge is an instant ice break- Maine with the grandchildren. Last time I was inspired: God does Cr After raising two daughters. Monica and funny things. I know you’re not supposed to plena, with her husband. Jim. Mellen spent pick up hitchhikers, hut I saw a num walk­ T? years as a court reporter in the Barry ing with a shopping bag and umbrella out by County court system. When retirement the fairgrounds. He w as on his way to Grand Rapids from Battle Creek for a special 7 nc so much involvement with rhurcii. comniunily and music - she plays church service and had been walking all the hammered dulcimer - that she truly night. Living person I most admire: My moth­ er. She’s 93, and two years ago moved here from Toledo. It’s a hard thing to give up w hat she had to give up. Last movie: “St. Vincent” (with Bill Murray). 1 thought I was going to a movie about the real St. Vincent de Paul. If I could have a do-over: I’d go to col­ lege. Last time I cringed: When I stopped and picked up Eric, the hitchhiker. I cringed, and J pray ed. Favorite childhood memory: We grewup on eight acres. Between the spring plow­ ing and the planting, there was one day to play in that dirt. It was like sand. We buried ourselves in it. Characteristic I most admire in others: C cm passion and a willingness to help peo­ ple. Characteristic I despise: Selfishness Playing in my iPod right now: Celtic Women. Last concert: Willie Ndson. Worlds greatest challenge: Peace and hunger. I ve lived in a Third World country. Some people don’t have a clue. sometimes. we shou|<j. If you watched TV over the weekend, Even though some Ix-h c you may have noticed that most news nt be like other countries that _ shows’ discussion centered on the Senate techniques, most Americans fed that pro Intelligence Committee’s bombshell tecting our country against a report on the CIA’s interrogation pro­ ist attack outweighs any concern over gram. Die report dealt with the torture ethics or how it makes us look. used on terrorists in United States custody Tuesday. Taliban terrorists led an attack follow ing the Sept. 11 attacks and others on a military-run school tn ® ls ’ being planned and whether that torture killing 141 people, mostly children. Hi was justified. horrific attack was earned out by a According to the Senate committee’s Taliban militant group with plans to report, these terrorists were subjected to “overthrow (hc government.” what the CIA called “enhanced interroga­ That attack benan early in the morning tion techniques,” which included water­ when about a half-dozen gunmen entered boarding, rectal feeding, prolonged sleep a school and began shooting. Outside the deprivation and being shackled in school, loud booms went off as Pakistani stressed positions for days at a time. I understand and have personally accepted troops tried to overtake the attackers According to reports, Pakistan I rime the premise, that the United States govern­ Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the ment didn’t support these types of torture techniques. Many of the interrogation tac­ assault and rushed to the area to show his tics and captivity protocols that our mili­ support for the victims. “Few have suffered more at the hands tary leaders avoided in the past are acknowledged worldwide in treaties that of terrorists and extremists than the peo­ have been in place for years, such as the ple of Pakistan.” said Sharif. "That is why it remains essential tor the United States Geneva Convention. However, when government officials and Pakistan to continue to work together felt compelled to make public the sensi­ to secure peace and stability in the tive documents outlining the CIA tactics region.” After watching coverage of the brutal used to gain information from these ter­ rorists following the worst attack ever on slaughter of so many innocent children, America, controversy erupted. Most it’s imperative that our CIA and other Americans don’t even understand these counter-terrorism groups remain vigilant interrogation tactics nor can they relate to in their determination to protect our coun­ the extreme pressure of that time to deter­ try from another brutal attack, even if it mine it future threats to our country were means employing tactics used in the heat in the making. Releasing the report now­ of war. carries implications of problems in our Protecting Americans should never be intelligence community for years. considered a partisan issue. Keeping our Has partisan politics become so bad citizens safe is the responsibility of our that today’s politicians now question the government. decisions of former officials in the wake I wrote about this kind of outrageous of the worst attack ever perpetrated on partisan leadership last week, focusing our nation? Has intelligent discourse then on state legislators who continue to deteriorated so much that, today, more show their inability to find a way to fix than 10 y ears later, we question the judg­ Michigan’s roads and bridges. They are ment of officials whose sole purpose with more concerned about positioning them­ known terrorists was to safeguard the selves for the next election and not want­ country from another attack? ing to get tagged with raising taxes then What would these political hacks say to they are about dealing w ith a problem for the husbands and wives, sons and daugh­ which most taxpayers have been crying ters who lost their lives after the World for attention. Trade Center was hit by two airplanes . We elect these men and women • to piloted by a band of terrorists committed solve problems, so why can’t they come to do harm to our nation? together with a plan to fix our roads? And And how- about the passengers on why are they letting partisan politics lead United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in the discussion over the tactics used by the Pennsylvania, short of its alleged target, CIA to root out terrorist plans to harm our the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. citizens? These are questions voters Would the 38 passengers, five flight should be asking their state and national attendants, and two pilots who were legislators. • hijacked worry about the tactics used on As we get closer each day to terrorists if they could avert another Christmas, it should be a time of joy. But, national tragedy? 1 don’t think so. watching the senseless murder of the kids Even the Pentagon, the administrative in Pakistan takes away from joy and command center of the U.S. Military excitement of the season. This is sup­ complex, became a‘target for these radical posed to be a time where we celebrate maniacs who commandeered American God’s love for us by sending his son Jesus Airlines Flight 77 with 64 people on to be bom into the world. board and hit the largest office building in Now, just days before Christmas, a the world, killing another 125. Now, 13 nation and a world mourn the loss of years later House Democrats felt com­ these young people, the innocent children pelled to make this sensitive information victims of a brutal attack. I’m sure if you public, turning the tragic incident into a asked the parents of these students party line brawl. whether torture justified to find out who According to a recent Washington did this, they would say “yes.” Post-ABC News poll, “A majority of But would that stop'the killing? That’s Americans think that the harsh interroga­ a question for which we don’t have an tion techniques used on terrorism sus­ answer. An even bigger question, one that pects after Sept. 11, 2001, attacks were has to be discussed and for which an justified, even as about half of the public answer must be found is, “Are we getting says the treatment amounted to torture." the information we need to stop the ITiat report went on to disclose that. killing, or is the use of torture fueling the “Almost 2 to 1 — 59 percent to 31 per­ hatred of our country that seems to be cent — of those interviewed said they growing around the world?” support the CIA’s brutal methods, with As a nation, we must find an answer. the vast majority of supporters saying that Let s promise to not let another child die they produced valuable intelligence. In while we play politics. general, 58 percent say the torture of sus­ pected terrorists can be justified often or bred Jacobs, CEO. J-Ad Graphics ‘ j "crc President: I’d bring credibility back to the USA. I’d change the impression of this country worldwide. 111 won the lottery: I’d build a gathering place tor our church. Greatest president; Jimmy Carter. He g?vingUCS t0 d° 800d’ Hc keepS 8‘Ving aUd inu-,klnt ’ "W1 1 had: To bel,cr 1 nendh^* lhinR “b,,ul Barry Coun,’: hills -.2 Pe<’1’e iulli hills. l‘m a biker, those h"lsaM<xxl for training. >'</<• .1 ,,2 ,lu B"""er profiles a person ""V County shine. We’" I’"" for.u",'"' '"'"l<>ne »h<> should befio<"h Pers !dn '"lu",e<r »"'k- f"r “f‘"i-'ov: or f"'* f"r w'ifS he "r V/|<’ha> "“"ion '"'vSe"d ,V. M-4) u‘ Hasting Bal,ner- 1351 '■"'oilne^2rHri"l!'-MI'9<,5l,:Or What do you think? Here s your chance to take part in an interactive mihiir* • • question posed each week by accessing our website www I? P^'1’ V°‘e 011 lhe Results will be tabulated and reported along with a new question Banner.com. __ fo,loWlng week. Last week: NFL players in St. Louis used a recent game to protest the situation in Ferguson. Mo. NB/\ players, including LeBron James, arc wearing warm-up T-shirts with words referencing police action in the death of Eric Gamer in New York. Should sports be a platform for social demonstration? For this week: "— the Michigan Hiah ta,n sP°rts, Association 7 ^J'hoo< Athletic Sixth 9raderS to compato'?9 allowin9 enth and eighth arart a9ainst s©vexcept lootoai| anderS'aa|l sports A good idea? ce hockey. J tlii/iraphicsXt,,nm No ' studoms?owmpeteince’rta y°Un9®r □ Yes □ No �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, December 18.2014 P 9 ' Rutland board meets animal shelter director by Constance Chrestman Stafj Writer The road to Rutland Township for her first meeting with the township board on Wednesday evening may have been smoother for Animal Shelter Director Diana Newman than her description ol her first days in her new position. It s been two years since I hase been the director," Newman stated in her introduction to board members, "and. as you know, there* have been some rough roads in aligning with the needs ol the county on unclaimed animals. We ve been in the paper, on television, talk­ ing with folks and identifying needs within the communities we serve." Newman handed out a fact sheet, detailing the number of animals al the shelter as well as data on adoptions and euthanization, grant amounts received and reminder of the coming dog census. "We are excited about our efforts and we invite you all to come visit the shelter." she continued. “We are holding a long open house on Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20. all day. The (new) floors are done and the dogs arc returning to the shelter from foster homes this weekend.” Newman also reminded board members that a dog census is happening in the area. "We are following the law and will be going from house to house.” explained Newman. “Our census taker will be wearing a badge, and I.D. when approaching homes. Make sure your pets arc up to dale on their rabies vaccines, which is necessary to license your pels.” Newman described lhe "TVap, Neuler and Return’ program currently being implement­ frequently rem'"' ()f r “*ncn. ed in Nashville, thanks to a grant received by the shelter for $9,(XX). c,b-. not very ■’« -,nj , u 1NR cuts down on incoming animals to mote frequent to B s owntr n the shelter and reduces overpopulation, pointed out Newman. “Whether you call Board trustees Flint arid Sandv them teral, free roaming or community pets* G«enfictd offereJ PPW ,0 Ncwman wc must proactively work towards and the ,linintain 1 M 0,1 ‘he suc­ spaying/neutering those that arc without cessful efforts to lhe count’s no-kill homes. fa The board als° hcar ? hpdalc frn .. “We have trapped and neutered 83 cats so inc warn . ^‘uc from Jim far in Nashville. Volunteers trap the animals Wincek on tree |, ^’'"'"ved from but you can call the shelter or bring a non­ die location of the ospital, claimed cat/dog into the shelter to benefit Ferris property. ’P'^cd u,e from this program. The animal must be committee has be QT ng t0 gc| £ relumed to its original location. Please call us out to the prt’P*™ £ the trees in advance to schedule on designated surgery interfere with the p< lines that rnn across days. . “This will make a big impact on reducing the property. * Reading frolT1v sent to the the number of unwanted animals at the shel­ Consumers, vv,ncC\. p ? a,ncd the efforts by ter. We are currently working on a grant Ptennock to address the issue; Horts by opportunity to implement TNR in the entire v “Pennock HosP’^ °*ns the propertv at county, with the potential to acquire $100,000 420 Tanner Lake Road in Rutland\Jwn * towards this goal.” County Commissioner John Smelker said A Consumer Energ> overhead power line runs north/south on the east side of this prop­ he was a proponent of lhe TNR program and confident lhe shelter is making great strides in erty and suppbes Wroximatejy 50 homcs between M37/43 and Heath road. Over an achieving the reduced numbers of animals apparently long penoa of time% lhjs ovcrhcad that are housed in the shelter. line has been repeaitedly damaged by falling Sandra James, township trustee, asked trees. Each ”us ,,1aPpcned. all of the Newman how to determine if a free roaming homes north of the Perns property lose power. cat has been neutered. “All the cats arc ear nipped when they are The residents are increasingly frustrated by altered," explained Newman. "This nip is this and have vented their concerns towards both the Hospital as well as Rutland always on the left car because it is a univer­ sally recognized method of identifying Township. "In October, Pennock Hospital enlisted the neutered animals.” Pat Sharp, Gun Lake Association, asked assistance of the Barry Conservation District to evaluate the situation and recommend pos­ sible solutions. A forester from BCD walked the property with me. flong wilh Rul|and Township supervisor Jim Carr and subse­ quently identified many trees that were •weak’ and imminently threatening the integrity of the power lines. 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Phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Rick Jones, Republican, 24th District (Allegan, Barry and Eaton coun­ ties). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, Farnum Building Room 915, 125 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Ml 48909-7536. Send mail to P. O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml, 48909. Phone: (517) 373-3447. E-mail: senrjones@senate.michigan.gov State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. 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Publisher & CEO Hank Schuurlng CFO_____________ ___________ ^NEWSROOM• Doug Vanderlaan (ftWor) Kathy Maurer (Copy MM , rffiaTwicz Julie MaKarew Fran Fa ver man Snari Carney Constance Cheeseman Scott Ommen Chris Silverman Jennie Yonker Subscription Rates: $35 per year Ln Barry County $40 per yea.’ in ad.oTi ng ccuntea 545 per year eisewhoro POSTMASTER. Send adless changes to P.O Bex B Has’tngs. Ml 49058OW2 Second Ciass Postage Paid at Haat-ngs. Ml 49058 Other action taken by the board included: • Implementing a waste reduction plan, specifically in regard to the gcncraln’ reports for board members. r°WI t Supervisor Jim Carr explained that lie ' upon himself to reduce the number of rep being printed and mailed to trustees in or^| to capture cost reductions in materials a postal lees each month. All the board bers agreed that accessibility of the ,iecCS'* • documentation could be achieved with -J P mary copies being located at the town*51 P hall. . • James requested a year end report v given to the board by the Fair Conmuttce detailing ' pertinent information rcsults/actionsZdecisions prompted by the *‘,r and to provide the township with visibility on the needs of the committee. James also requested a liaison be established with the Airport Committee to secure a report from it once or twice per year. .Smelker and Snow both commented that they sat on lhe Airport Committee and would incorporate Airport Committee actions into their monthly com­ missioner reports to Rutland. „ • Approved an amendment to the 2013 budget, via resolution 2014-189. for $26,000. to update the new Dot.nct/BS/\ software ver­ sion required to lx* used by ihc township. Clerk Robin Hawthorne explained that lhe township’s Pervasive software was being updated by BSA to Dot.net and that the town­ ship’s tax, permittance and administrative services capabilities would no longer work without converting to this version. "Wc can either prepare for the changes now or we can do it in a rush later.” observed Hawthorne. “We need this software to be able to communicate between all State and municipal administrations. Wc arc starting to phase in the revisions, which includes all the necessary' software for all departments, such as the treasurer, assessor. Wc are essentially being forced by the State to go to the Dot.net program, being mandated to be in place by 2016.” Budgeting discipline ends county year on a high note The requirements are: (^ Know Your Legislators: a commercial (orc-stcr and gave us a list of local foresters. On Nov. 4, Wincek met with another local forester and again walked the property and was informed by the forester that, “many trees arc deemed to be hazardous to the power line Wc also observed approximately 15 repair slices to the power line indicating the many times it bad been damaged by fulling trees. It was the forester’s opinion that it is the respon­ sibility of Consumers Energy for maintaining the integrity of the power line with regard to hazardous trees.” Wincek said he’s still awaiting a response to his letter from Consumers and then moved on to the discussion of the merger by Pennock with Spectrum. “Tile discussion with Spectrum is to begin this coming Friday, Dec. 12,” Wincek slated. "It will be three to six months at the earliest before we will have any more information on the process." Wincek did added that Hastings will be the 12th hospital to become part of the Spectrum System. Wincek was prompted by County Commission Chair Joyce Snow to talk about the newly created Hospitalist service, which is a group of physicians specifically assigned to coordinate inpatient care for patients who do not have a local doctor in Hastings, specif­ ically in partnership with Thomapple Manor, which had previously and traditionally con­ tracted outside physician services for patients who did not have a local physician. "We have developed a hospitalist service, which is a partner with Thomapple Manor to provide physician presence to Manor,” said Wincek. "The service will install a hospitalist as a medical director for Thomapple Manor and will include two physicians and four physician’s assistance." ■ by Doug VandcrLaan Editor As they wrap up another year, Barry County commissioners arc ready to tic another bow on a year-end financial package that should bring some joy to resident and taxpayers. Chief among the g&.s addressed by County Administrator Michael Brown al Tuesday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting was notice that, thanks to the careful budgeting and oper­ ating functions of county departments, surplus general funds will again be available at the close of Dec. 31. “The purpose [of Resolution 14-27] is to recognize departments that, on an annual basis, are able to finish the year not spending everything that they were granted,” Brown told commissioners. “It’s a testament to these departments. We have made cuts, and depart­ ments still continue to find ways to cut comers and save money that’s been allocated to them. "Even in the lean years, we’ve had depart­ ments return money.” Several years ago. when Brown realized the benefits accruing from tight operations, he suggested tire county board establish and place excess funds in three special fund areas: vehi­ cle replacement, data processing, and building rehabilitation. "Though not every department is affected by these funds, all departments are affected by some" Brown pointed out Tuesday. "The risk is we, at some point, don’t have a surplus and then run out of money lor those funds. We’ve built a balance in each, however, so we would have at least a couple of years to address it." Though he expressed confidence in having surplus again available in the general fund and asked for formal board approval to transfer the funds when they become available, Brown was not yet able to provide a final figure Tuesday, given that several December payables will likely still arrive in January; His confidence Tuesday did allow him the oppor­ tunity to applaud the culture that annually works below its allotted budget. . !. think *1 s Qlso a testament to your expert­ ise, said Commissioner James DeYoung. "You explain the budget well to your depart­ ments, then they act and pay attention to their budgets through lhe rest of the year.” Commissioners unanimously recommend­ ed lhe resolution be approved at next week’s formal board meeting. Commissioners also recommended that approval be extended for a new two-year con­ tract for Airport Manager Mark Noteboom, especially in light of evidence that the facility will achieve long-sought-after Financial self­ sufficiency by the end of 2015. Noteboom, employed „ an ind denI contractor and not a county employee will be paid $62,000 annually. Commissioner Jon Smelker pointed out the exceptional service received, adding that Noteboom is paid no benefits and must hire any additional help required from the contracted amount recom­ mended. “He’s been successful working with a local investor to build hangars an(j t0 k them full, which provides revenue back to the facil­ ity,” added Brown. He s headed up the apron rehabilitation, the runway resurfacing and extensions and the new taxi streets.” Of special note, Brown Noteboom’s help in the airport reaching antic­ ipated financial self-sufficiency, bringing an end to the county’s $45,(XX) annual subsidy which is matched by the City of Hastings. The county will retain some control, however, in that it will be allowed to make two appoint­ ments to the five-member airport commission (die city also appoints two representatives, the fifth is appointed by the airport commission); it will still approve the airport’s annual budg­ ets; and any airport expense exceeding $5,000 will go to both the county and the city for approval. Brown clarified following the meeting that although Noteboom’s contract is for two years, the airport commission will assume payment in 2016 once the facility reaches financial self-sufficiency. in other business, the county board: • Provided approval for county Sgt. Julie Jones to apply for a state grant for possible cost-sharing in lhe replacement purchase of a new' boat, motor and trailer for the sheriff’s marine patrol. The full cost of the boat, to be used for river rescues and small lake patrols, is $12,200. The level of the state grant for pur­ chase will not be known until all requests from departments throughout the slate arc approved and reviewed. "Is $12,200 the full price of the boat?" asked Commissioner Jim Dull. “If the slate doesn’t pay anything, that’s all we’ll be on the hook for?" Jones confirmed Dull’s supposition, adding that, in the previous boat purchase, lhe state not only paid the full purchase cost, but also paid for three-quarters of a boat cover which was not included under the grant. "Since this is not a final action, it’s satisfac­ tory for Julie to apply for the grant and then bring it back to the commission." clarified Brown after the board had provided 7-0 approval for Jones to proceed. • Recommended for full board approval a resolution to transfer ownership of a 2005 sheriff’s department Chevrolet Tahoe to the Freeport Police Department for use as a patrol vehicle in exchange for cooperative law enforcement activities where aid may be need­ ed. Tuesday’s resolution, along with a similar action approved in the past with another sher­ iff department’s vehicle, provides the Village of Freeport with a low-cost patrol vehicle already equipped with a standard police pack­ age suspension and engine. "Was this arrangement offered to all area police departments?" asked Commissioner Ben Geiger. When told that it wasn't. Geiger added. “I'd really like to see a system set up allowing all police departments to have the same opportu­ nity." . Sheriff Dar Leaf offered his own clarifica­ tion of Geiger’s suggestion. "Freeport approached us." said Leaf. 'Die board approved the recommendation. 6-1, with Geiger dissenting. • Recommended approval of the final budg­ et amendment of 2014. a $6,182 increase in general fund revenues and expenses. The rev­ enue increase is due to an incoming transfer of building rehabilitation fund money to offset increased expenditures for court security. • Recommended approval of a resolution recognizing DeYoung for his service as a county commissioner. His term will end later this month. • Received an introduction of new county clerk Pamela Palmer by retiring clerk Pam Jarvis. Palmer was appointed by Circuit Court Judge Amy McDowdl Monday to the vacan­ cy created by Jarvis’ retirement. Palmer will serve the remaining two years on Jarvis’ term and then face election to a full four-year term in November 2016. • Received comment from three members of the public, all of whom addressed die mas­ ter facilities plan following Monday night's public input session conducted by consulting engineers and architects Tower Pinkster at lhe Barry Community Enrichment Center. (Sec related story ) Commissioners will meet as a formal board Tuesday. Dec. 23, beginning al 9 a.m. in the meeting chambers at lhe County Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings. EARLY HOLIDAY DEADLINES for the HASTINGS BANNER December 25th Edition: Monday, Dec. 22 at Noon News - Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 5 p.m. January 1st Edition: Monday, Dec. 29 at Noon News - Tuesday, Dec. 30 rs- at 5 p.m. Hastings ANNER �FACILITIES, continued from page 1 Worship Together ...at the church of your choice ~ relies Weekly schedules of Hastings area churcn . available for your convenience..GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 89*o I: M-79 Highwjt, Nashxilk. Ml 49073. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517> W2-922H. Siahti) *cr'icc 10 a in Feb iov.xhip Time before ihv *»'nice. Nur*e*y. children s ministrs. )oulh group. adult small group ministry, leadership training WOODLAND UNITED mf. thodist church 20t N Main. Woodland. Ml 4X897 • (269) 367-4061 Pas­ tor Gary Simmon*. Sunday Worship 9 15 am plexsantview family chi rch 2601 laicey Road.Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Sieve Olnwtead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. ’ Sunday Service. 9 30 a.m.. SOLID ROCK BIBLE Sunday School 11 a m.. Sunday CHI R( II OF DELTON 702.5 Milo Rd . P.O. Box 408. Evening Service 6 p.m ; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ (cotnrr ot Milo Rd & S. M-43). Delton. Ml 49046 Pas­ day nights 6:30 p.m. tor Roger Cl.ispool. (517) 204­ SAINTS ANDREW & 9390 Sunday Worship Service MATTHIAS 10:30 a.m. to 11-30 a in.. Nurs­ INDEPENDENT ery and Children’s Ministry ANGLICAN CHURCH Thursday night Bible study and prayer time 6.30 p.m. to 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week. 7:30 p hi 9.15 a m. Morning Prayer HAS TINGS CHURCH OF (Holy Communion the 2nd THE NAZARENE Sunday of each month at this 1716 North Broadway. Danny service). 10 a.m. Holy Com­ Quanstrom. Pastor. Sunday munion (each week). The Rec­ School 9:45 a.m. Morning tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias Worship Service 10.45 a.m.; is Rt. Rev. David T. Hu*twick. Evening Service 6 p.m.; The church phone number is Wednc'day Evening Service 7 269-795-2370 and lhe rectory pm. number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH trax.tiVandrcwatlhias. We arc 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. part of the Diocese of the Great Dan Cume. Sr. Pastor. Ryan Ukes which is in communion Rose* Youth Pastor; Josh Mau­ with The United Episcopal rer. Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ Church of North America and vices 9:15 a.m. Sunday use the 1928 Book of Common School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Prayer at all our services. Worship Service, 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth HOPE UNITED Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. High METHODIST CHURCH Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Wednesday. Family Night Richard Moore. Pastor. Church 6:30 p m., Awana. Bible phone 269-945-4995. Church Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Office 948-8004 for Church Secretary-Treasurer. information on MOPS. Chil­ Linda Bel son. Office hours, dren's Choir, Sports Ministries. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday WELCOME CORNERS Morning: 9:30 am Sunday UNITED METHODIST School: 1O;45 am Morning CHURCH Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi 3185 N. Broadway, Hastings. Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p m. Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Given. Phone 945-2654 Wor­ Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening senice 6 pm ship Services: Sunday. 9:45 Tuesday 9 am Men's Bible a m.: Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm • Hope for Kids (pre­ WOODGROVE viously Pioneers) (meal BRETHREN served) (October thru May); 6 CHRISTIAN PARISH 48X7 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor p.m. Circle of Friends (Young Randall Bertrand Wheelchair Adult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). accessible and elevator. Sun- day School 9:30 a.m. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties. call for information. COUNTRY CH APEL UNITED .METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy., Dowling, Ml 49050. Rev. Ry-anWieland. Sundays - 10 a.m Worship Ser­ vice; Sunday Schoo! and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - ?\dult Sunday School: 9 a.m,. Wor­ ship 6: Children’s Programs 10 a.m.) Youth Group. Covenant Prayer, Choir, Chimes. Praise Band, Quilting Group. Community Breakfasts and more! Call the church office at < 269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-12 pm.), e-mail office<’«mci net or visit wvvw.countrychapcl urnc.org for more information. COMMUNITY BAPTIST dlURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street. Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 10:45 a m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim'ji cbchastings.org or sec our Website: wwvvxbchastings.org. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 E. State Rd.. P.O. Box 273. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone: 269-948­ 0900. Website: vvww.Jifegatccc.com. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spim-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd., Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise <fc Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 616-731­ 5194. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63, Hastini’s. MI 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Buko*ki. (616) 935­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children's Sunday School. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a.m. with nursery and preschool available. Ml N. J""'' „,Cs. Phone ’69.94.--W*s..ndo setada;nshiplInm'VednCMhjNiflX Bible Study 7 p.m HASTINGS FREE MFTH0DIS1’CHURCH "zVi Egression of * ho Jesus » to the worldaround us 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pumot Brian Teed, Asso­ ciate pa<tor. Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and uxldler (birth through age 3) care pro­ vided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10.15 a m. classes for toddlers thru adult. Coffee Fellowship 10.05 a tn.-10:20 a.m. Worship Service: 10 .30 a m. A. Children Church, age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6.30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study.. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy‘s, 11:30 am. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 a.m. HASTINGS FIRS! UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street. Hastings Ml 49058. PaMor MarkPayne. Office Phone: 269-.945.9574. Sunday, Schedule - Worship. 9 a.m. Tradditional & II am. Contemporary (Nursery Care is available through age 4); Adult Sunday School 10 a m.; PreK5th grade Sunday School 11:20 a.m.; UpRight Revolt Youth Ministry (6th-12th grades) 5:30­ 7:30 p.m. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a FREE meal -EVERY Tuesday from 5.00­ 6:00 p in. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover God's Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday’ Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014 - Sun­ day Worship Hours 8:00 and 10:45 am. Sunday School: pre­ school - adult w 9:30 a.m. Nursery Available. Dec. 21 - All ages Sunday School 9:30 am.: High School Youth Group 6:00­ 8:00 p.m.; Men’s AA 7:tX) p.m. Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Wor­ ship Service 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. Location: 239 E. North St.. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645. fax 269-945-2698. Pastor Amy Luckey http://www.discover-grace.org Facebook: Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA Hastings. MI FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Church for All Ages 405 N. M-37. Hastings. Ml 49058. (269) 945-5463. Pastor Case VanKempen. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:30 am. Contempo­ rary Service. Nursery. Children’s and Adult Sunday School available. Visit us online at: wwvv.firstchurrhhasting < rny Russell Duane Conklin, age 70, went to be with Im Lord and Savior on December 13. >014 from his home on S. M-37. He was born December H. 194-1. the youngest of || children of Albert and Lillie (Gates) Conklin on Lacey Road, Barry’ County. He attended Eaton County rural schixds and graduated from Charlotte High School in 1963. |ie Wa$ on lhe foolbalj leam He served with the 25th InfanlQ Division at Chi Chi. Vietnam 1966-67. where hc was exposed to Agent Orange and later developed cancer. His favorite verse is Psalm 34:6: litis poor man cried, and the Lord heard him. and saved him out of all his troubles." Russell married Donna Kaye Butler on April 2, 1967 in Memphis. TN. Infant daugh­ ter Mary Rebecca died in 1981. Russ and Donna adopted their four children in Costa Rica in 1981. Mari lives in Maben, MS, with her children Sasha, Samantha, and Ethan. Maria and son Joshua live in Big Rapids. Gerard and Helen’s children are William and Sophia. 1 heir home is in Louisiana. Luis and Kari. Trenton and Robert live in Virginia. Russ and Donna faithfully worshipped with their children at Nashville Baptist Church when they lived near Charlotte. In addition to his wife, children, and grand­ children, Russ is survived by brothers. Dwight and Philip (Charlotte) of Charlotte, Albert of Hastings. Sidney (Joyce) of South Haven, and sisters, Edna, Janet. Karen (Marshall) Hardin. Virginia (Pat) Garvey of Hastings, Edith Wincpr of Charlotte, and Lucy Blount of ApcIaJiH AL. and several nieces and nephews. Following his tour of duty in lhe military, Russ enrolled in drafting classes at Lansing Community College and worked for Hoover Universal in Charlotte. Bohn Aluminum in Holland, and retired from Hydro Aluminum in Cedar Springs. They recently moved to Hastings to be near family. Russ had many interests, including wood­ working. He built a number of glass-front wall mounted display cases for collectibles and some larger pieces of furniture. He had an extensive collection of John Deere toys and attended annual toy shows. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 17. 2014 at the Daniels Funeral Home Nashville, with Pastor Lester DcGrool offici­ ating. Interment took place immediately fol­ lowing the funeral service at Union Cemetery’ with full military honors on North Avenue. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, TN. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Titursday, Dec. 18 — Movie Memories enjoys “Tenth Street Angel.” Margot O’Brien. 4:30 to 8 p.m. starring inuay, Dec. 19 _ preschool story time can hardly wait for Christmas. 10:30 to 11:30 board meets. 10:30 am. T/iis information on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Flexfab 1351 North M-43 Hwy. Hastings 945-9554__ 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 Hum 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 chMs'tm"5'- DCC- 23 ~ 1,0 S,Oiy timC; ><>UnE 8 p m °nng’4:3010 *3°; °Pcn chess’ 610 Wednesday, Dec. 24 - library closed infoZr > Pl,blie Library for more mionnaiion, 269.945.4,61 ever been in, and I’ve been in a lol of jail-. The county ha* done a great job with what it has to deal with there. 1 just pray that you don’t ever have an issue with security." Recommendation made by the • Tower Pinkster team include construction of a new 6O.(XXL to 7().<XX) .square-kxit jail with no plans. Though sites for a new facility were not suggested, some thoughts were offered by the audience. “Hastings Charter Township owns 164 acres within three blocks of the jail." offered that township's supervisor. Jun Brown. “I can propose that we give the land to the county for $1 for a new jail, if the jail will give its property for $1 to Pennock Hospital so it. in turn, can expand." Pennock Health Services abuts the jail property on two sides. Location was cited as the reason for the report’s other significant recommendation to raze the present Commission on Aging build­ ing and replace it with a new 20.000-squarcfoot building on vacant property immediately to its east at the comer of Broadway and Woodlawn. “The site is ideal because it provides pood access," Novotny told the audience, making the case for new construction by outlining the facility’s troubling experience with water leaks and flooding, as well as the inefficiency of seeking a consistent heating level with eight operating furnaces, “l he county would be much better served to put good money after gtxxi money rather than good money after bad money." Rounding out the five bigger, mid- to long­ term projects were recommendations that the courts and law building expand with an 18,(XX)-square-foot addition, allowing con­ solidation of all three county courts. The cir­ cuit court and the county clerk’s office would move from the historic courthouse building to the courts and law building. Also moving in w'ould be the Friend of the Court from its building on the comer of State and Broadway. lhe Michigan State University Extension office, currently located at the courts and law building, would be moved into the former library building. The historic courthouse building would become home to only admin­ istrative offices for departments such as plan­ ning and zoning, equalization and the drain commission, thereby removing the need for the current security screening operation. The businessman Rod Romey '“Sw’’ remained non -committal on that part of the discussion. vai|able -The first six you can handlecd funding in die county . ' J- 'fruitof ren­ I lackman. citing the ow-hangbI(. ovating the former Itbrary o accon the Extension office, reloea ng the cl^ office from the courthouse build­ Extension office in the courts and la* ing. upgrading Present ^one h<dduag^ in the circuit court, rvnovati 1 f building adjacent to the L ty computer services, and expan Lmal shelter with a 500-sqtiare-fool add. “Anything beyond that would Jtkely involve a millage election, said lackm . “At what cost to the taxpayer? asked “That would depend on the number of years of the millage." responded Hackman. Despite the frustration for many audience members in not being able to nail down even approximate figures, others were supportive. “How important arc all these things to all of us?" asked Hastings resident Gerald Schmicdicke, referencing quality-of-life issues that can define a community. “Sometimes cost doesn’t matter. In response to a question on operating cost efficiencies from new and renovated con­ struction, Hackman said Tower Pinkster has not done specific cost analyses but said past experience w ith other clients indicates energy savings could be substantial and suggested a time-sensitive perspective. , “The county provides services, and it s still going to provide those services," Hackman said, pointing out that even efficiencies in windows in just the past 10 years have been significant. "Every efficiency we can find will carry out for the rest of the county’s exis­ tence." Applause concluded Monday’s presenta­ tion, along with sentiments (hat present exis­ tence needs to be addressed. Hackman informed the audience that the power point presentation offered Monday will be available on the county’s website at www.banycounty.org. BOARD, continued from page 1 requirements to comply with the Michigan Department of Education. Students will now be required to take a half credit of health in eighth grade, a half credit of introduction to physical education'and a half credit of physical education; or, one sea­ son of athletics, or two seasons of marching band. “With the changes in the Michigan Merit Curriculum., we had to take into considera­ tion of the physical education waiver,” said Hastings Area School System Curriculum Director Matt Goebel. “We sat down with both the athletic director, the high school (physical education] department chair, also the [Hastings Education Association] presi­ dent, and [the band director]... The second PE credit could be replaced with one season of athletics or two seasons of marching band." "I think it provides the opportunity to open students’ schedules... I think it is long over­ due.” said Trustee Luke Haywood. “1 think it is a positive step.” Pie board approved a motion adding the following classes to the high school curricu­ lum: Leadership (based on Capturing Kids Hearts); advanced physical education; speed and agility; individual and dual sports; culi­ nary arts/hospitality I. II and 11; and agricul­ ture. food and natural resources I, II, III and IV. /n other business, the board: • Approved the appointment of substitute bus driver Donald LaVair and accepted the resignation of bus driver Craig Wisner. • Gave approval in principle for a proposed Feb. 21 travel study trip to Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville by the Hastings Ski Club. • Gave final approval for the proposed cur­ riculum-related travel study trip by the Hastings High School English class to travel to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier Jan. 28. • Accepted a donation of $350 from Hastings City Bank for TEDx event at the high school, Dec. 16; and the donation of dic­ tionaries for ail third grade students from lhe Hastings Kiwanis Club. • Announced its next regular monthly work session will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in the multi-purpose room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings; and. the next regular meeting of the board will beat? p.m. Monday, Jan. 20.2015, in the multi-purpose room of Northeastern Elementary, 519 E. Grant St., Hastings. Survey: holiday travelers affected by newfound savings at the pump Falling gas prices have Americans saving an estimated $250 million per day on gasoline compared to a year ago, but don’t expect to see more chestnuts roasting on an open fire. A GasBuddy survey of more than 100.000 respondents finds that 83 percent of Americans say they will save or pay off debt with the extra savings, while only 14 percent say they’ll spend it on holiday presents. Among those planning to travel, 23 percent said record-low gas prices are impacting their plans, litis includes traveling greater dis­ tances (29 percent); purchasing more gifts (35 percent); sending extra on food (11 percent) and upgrading accommodations (8 percent). “Nearly half of us (44 percent) find yearend travel stressful, and the greatest single cause of it, apparently, is traffic (37 percent), with inclement weather (27 percent) followed closely by cost (26 percent),” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy.com. “But with some extra cash in our pockets, that may help many of us get an early start and avoid the traffic with 36 per­ cent of travelers saying they’re hitting the road Saturday. Dec. 20, or Sunday, Dec. 21 Additional findings from the GasBuddy December Holiday Travel 2014 survey: • Saturday. Dec 20, w ill be the busiest trav­ el day, w ith 29 percent planning to head out on lhe road to start the holiday season. • Metropolitan cities where residents find it lhe most challenging to escape, in order, arc: Los Angeles, New York City, Atlanta. Seattle and Washington, D.C. • Cities where the residents find it the least challenging to escape are. in order. Cleveland, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Denver and San Francisco. To see the national survey, visit IfftP-'riircdia.gasbuddy.conL^xmtent/docs/Dec ember-Travel-National.pdf. Marriage ■licenses and KT'inaAnnaSe?NSl^lbashville and WA and Heather KaXeS^e p°°8aMdl S’even Lee Rcid Has,inS’Elaine Griffin, Spring“nd J°y“ �r <n 20I4 The Hastings Banner - Thursday. □nCC'TI Delton school board gets update on state-mandated testing Tali’ *'c^d„Ln'w dl1'n« implement,. by Constance Chccscman Staff Writer tome this spring, educators will be "testing lc test and Delton Kellogg School board members couldn’t be more thrilled. I lane Thio, middle school principal and •rector of curriculum and instruction for the istnet, rolled out a preview for the board of he new Michigan Student Test of Educational Yogrcss, or M-STEP. which will replace the Michigan Education Assessment Program, or MEAP, at Monday’s monthly board meeting. This is an experimental year,” Talo told board members. "Expect changes between now and the spring. We will be learning from these kids who will be trying the new- testing environment." Chief features of that new environment will be that M-STEP will be an online assessment with a paper-and-pencil option; it will expand writing assessments to additional grades; it will increase the number of constructed response test questions allowing student to demonstrate higher-order skills such as prob­ lem solving and communication reasoning; and it will offer Michigan-created content w ith Michigan public school educators help­ ing to develop and write test content. School board trustee Jim McManus asked if the parameters were more rigid than prior ------------- jt metrics. . assessment metrics “We will have the flexibility to Puk . wc lest and when, as opposed to the P** . . structure which saw us allotting one day to testing,” replied Talo. "This Lj tern will allow us to test over an c* period of time, which, in turn, will s what and if there arc benefits to l^stinJv ] students during specific limes of the s year. That’s why this is a valuable online ing structure, giving a broader window student curriculum evaluation." . Trustee Victor Haas added that he <• positively interesting that the district w now be testing kids in the same year tha learned lhe information instead of scn m them home for the summer and testing in the fall. , h-.s "Wc arc moving from receiving little and pieces of information, tested on stu c » to a full global common core structured ing process." said Talo. "These packe s grade level evaluations realize fuller, deepc testing of the students, while . number of questions being posed. Redu 1J the number of categories and standMUS well, the assessment process dictates tha must now provide comprehensive docurne tation on what we say we arc doing in realm of educating our students on comm core." BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY by Gerald Stein NORTH WEST 4: K 5 3 T:Q3 2 ♦:643 ♦: A K 7 4 EAST SOUTH 10 8 64 2 V:J 9 6 ♦:AJ2 ♦:9 3 4: A Q 9 7 ♦:Q97 10 8 5 2 V: A K 10 8 5 ♦: K 10 8 5 ♦:QJ6 1NT 3V Pass East Pass Pass Pass Pass Xnc^C SUteTXK riculum an<l measuring metrics " Talo also comphmented lhc di "ri . h ing “'On<dt i,M|f for the testing changes 'he last bond issue and mill»8e ^“c'‘ofresident. "The fact that the community and the boanl pursued implementation of (cchnology and Internet the transition to online testing, to * m all school districts by 201 V\ il?? “S P°i,ib'e." pointed out Talo. "We «'» align the right people, in the right way. tn <- right timing, eliminating any guess work trom the process." Talo continued, explaining that the MSTEP. Michigan Student Testing of Education Program, will be for one ycar as a prcclJn;or to full online testing implementation in 2016, "The is an experimental year. Expect changes between now and the Spring. We will be learning from these kids who will be trying tlic new testing environment." Board President Marsha Basset inquired about how parents will be informed of the testing changes. "The Barry Intermediate School District has been preparing parental concerns pack­ ets," answered Talo. "with a newsletter shar­ ing the newly available testing parameters, to promote consistency in conveying the infor­ mation. Staff training materials will be devel­ oped, as well.” Talo ended her presentation with apprecia­ tion for lhe positioning that the district has provided to make the coming changes smooth and the results successful. "Thank you DK, for the technological sup­ port and the high level of resources made available to the district. This is going to be a loaming year." Basset then moved discussion to lhe activi­ ty of the Delton Community Foundation, which is busy working on developing param­ eters for scholarships to students in the dis­ trict. “We arc looking ahead for 2015, and focus- on lhe inside and "“^by fu'iwfs from schools. The project is paid d)/low bid of the bond proposal to c°v $102,856. t with • Entered a rental agrtu . wj|| rent a Adult Community Theater A Delton room on the second lUxtr sloa- prop'-. Elementary School in on e _ used jn costumes, set pieces, and othc ACT’S productions. installation of • Approved the purchase an jjsjiuashing a Hobart Conveyor type purchnsing machine through the H<*PJ (o replace Service for the low bid of S-— „ j|on High the inoperable machine nt School. . .c t>y the • Recognized donations m Wall school’s Athletic Boosters. Fn pej(on Lake, Delton Fire department, am Mud Boggers. The Boosters pu glets for all Delton wrestlers at $2,300; Friends of Wl.Lnke donaud W to Odyssey of the Mind, the I ire <-I and Mud Boggers donated $250 am • • • respectively, to the student Mackinac I • . Noted that the new elementary' bu. d . furniture was be arriving this week, wi t old furniture and structures being placet storage in preparation for a spring garage sa e• Enjoyed a "thank you" treat, a cake ro Grove Street Bakery, in honoring the lou years Victor Haas and Ben Tobias had serve on the DK school board. “1 have had the good fortune to work witti both Ben and Victor their entire terms an each has brought something good to this board." said Bassett. "Ben’s community per­ spective has been extremely valuable an Victor’s experience and connection to the community as past postmaster brought to the board experience in union operations and community understanding. Both these gentle­ men have helped us get where we arc today, including instrumental in the bond work that is supporting many of our new rcnovations/upgrades. Thank you, Ben and Victor, for being apart of Delton’s bright future." On behalf of the board. Basset presented Haas and Tobias a gold embossed certificate noting their years of sen ice on the school board Lakewood superintendent announces retirement plans by Bonnie Mattson Dealer: East Vulnerable: North/South Lead: 2^ North lu,n fr4"|(, review tcaehii," „b"' ,s “king d building""I“ di’- -------- ------ .. . .. ing on implementing our new five year strate­ gic plan, which includes fundraising goals and concepts and how to structure the appli­ cation process for students to apply for schol­ arships.” Bassett told her colleagues. “We arc planning on awarding 15 scholarships of $1 .(MX) value this first year, plus an additional $15,000 in scholarship monies to more stu­ dents. including a focus on those students who arc not college bound but want to pursue vocational and trade schooling opportunities. We want to match students to with these pro­ grams.” Bassett added that particular focus in eval­ uating scholarship awards will include varied criteria. “This foundation is really trying to focus on students who do not have the same oppor­ tunities for scholarships available as is gener­ ally accepted," sat'd Bassett. "The specific areas that wc want to encourage students to pursue are raised grade point levels, commu­ nity citizenship and the efforts of students to work hard to accomplish their goals. It will be an interesting learning process for the new foundation." in other action at Monday's meeting, the board: • Accepted the resignation of Thang Nguyen as part of lhe contractual agreement between Delton Kellogg and the Kalamazoo Regional Services Agency.. A new collabora­ tive agreement, which will include the Hastings Area School System, will allow Nguyen to continue to supervise technology for the Delton Kellogg Schools while work­ ing for KRESA. The agreement allows Nguyen to remain accessible to DK and returns Israel Gonzales to full-time status on lhe technology staff. Additional staff mem­ bers will be on call for additional technology needs at no additional cost over technology personnel expenditures. • Accepted lhe resignation of Famoon Farmand. Farmand had relumed from retire­ ment at the request of DK administration to teach at DK this last school year. Farmand has accepted a teaching position with a college in Tennessee. • Accepted the recommendation to award the Video Monitoring Project contract to Parkway Electric, to purchase, install and service video equipment for security purposes South 1V 4V West Pass Pass Pass In today’s hand, wc continue our look nt counting bridge hands to arrive at not only the right contract but also to take al! the available tricks. It is often not enough just to make a contract, especially in duplicate tournaments and competitions where every overtrick is valu­ able, but to reach the point where a count of the points and the suits can help you to reach that overtrick status and a winning success. Let’s take a look today at the count in the North/South hands to figure out how to play the hand and be successful and to receive a top board. After East’s pass with only six high card points. South opened with the five-card major heart suit. South had five hearts, fourteen high card points, and a four-card backup suit in dia­ monds for her second bid. South bid 1V. After a pass by West with eight high card points, North responded to the heart suit, first with a forcing 1NT bid. This is a common bid that the North/South players have developed. Called Two-Over-One, it is the practice to bid 1 NT, when lhe responder docs not have 13+ points and a forcing-to-game bid. Instead, North/South have agreed that 1NT now has a new meaning for their partnership. Instead of the traditional 6-9 high card points that most bridge players use for a 1NT response, the TwoOver-One system expands the count to 6-12 high card points. While that is quite a range, it is also a forcing bid for one round for opener to rcbid again. In today’s hand that is what hap­ pened. North did not have enough to go to the two-level for a force to game bid, but she was very close with twelve high card points. Accordingly, North bid a forcing 1 NT, knowing that South would further describe her hand. South responded with two diamonds, showing a new suit of at least three diamonds and five hearts and at least 12 high card points. At this point. North opted to jump in the heart suit, promising three hearts and 10-12 high card points. That w’as good enough for South to count the points between them and put the contract at 4V. West chose a passive lead with the ?♦, avoiding the suits bid by the opponents, and not wanting to lead away from the spade suit. North tabled her hand, and South thanked her, and she began the plan as always. With fourteen high card points in her hand and twelve in the North hand. South knew she had the requisite 26 points needed. There would be 14 high cards out betweeri East and West. If all went right, the points would be divided evenly between the East/West pair. If you look at the East/West pair, you can see that was pretty rood reasoning with six in one hand and eight in the other. C With the club suit solid, the heart suit looked strong if the suit broke 3-2 as it does over fifty percent of the time. The diamond suit looked precarious especially if East could lead through the diamond king. Spades were okay if a finesse worked on West. Knowing that 14 high card points were out, South elected to win the club lead into the short side and look it Three rounds of drawing trump produced the 3-2 split. South shrewdly let the next, h oimt that West would have the A4. As it turned out. West took the A^ immediately and rented another club. South won that club return in the South hand, and relumed the 64^ to 7 K^ and then played the A^ as well discarding a diamond loser. South played the good k'4 • nd discarded another diamond loser. South was ready to try her second finesse having K af ur points from West with the A^, and one point from East with the JV. With five high SCCI; noints accounted for. South led a small diamond past East who. in second position, c< common Second Hand Low strategy. South promptly put up the Kf winning in P .t hand Two finesses in the same hand do not happen very often, and most of the l"C ne of them will fail as, after all, a finesse will win only 50% of the lime. This time time, o lucky as both of her finesses won. She played the final two hearts from her Soud. was ihe |ast tr.ck m wilh ,hc A< hand, ano bidding and card play, South scored well for the partnership with eleven • v n a score of 650 points, and a very good score in competition. While you may not tricks t * cornpetition or tournament, still the thrill of going for overtricks is part of be compc:ri b & e Counting can help you figure out where the opponents’ high cards the cl . e . wan; of the count, both in numbers of cards out and number of points in the deck arc. Being th£, bridge game. Give it a chance. Start with just you and your part­ is a chaliengi b 1 n (akc nlomcnl before you plunk down that first trick. "How many ner’s P°,nls.a" a partnership? How many points arc out against us? How are they divid­ points do wc ^d to give us a clue where the points arc?" Using your logical inner ed? lhct and develop into a Count or a Countess. Good luck. Your Majesty. ^If will help >out,u J ' i i ci iin an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, (Gerald Sti Jocal sChoah and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: Staff Writer It may not have been on the official agenda of Monday’s Lake wood Public School Board workshop, but retirement has been on Superintendent Mike O’Mara’s agenda for some time. O’Mara made his retirement announce­ ment public and official by handing Board President Jeff Gibbs a one-sentence letter just before board comments at the meeting’s end. "I will be retiring, effective June 30,2015," read O’Mara’s notice. The date, he clarified later, has long been a target to coincide with his youngest child’s anticipated graduation in the spring from Michigan Slate University. While Monday’s meeting was still official­ ly in session, most of the visitors had left fol­ lowing the sole agenda item, a review of lhe board survey taken in June and an exploration of goals to improve the way the board func­ tions. Olga Harden, a representative for the Michigan Association of School Boards who provided the survey and facilitated lhe review, will use information from Monday’s discussion to create a final report for. lhe board. While there may be speculation about the timing of O’Mara’s retirement announcement in the light of former Lakewood High School principal Brian Williams’ recent retirement and the tension between the administration and the community over student safely con­ cerns, O Mara said his retirement plan has not been affected "(Former board member] Mark Woodman Lakewood Superintendent Mike O’Mara announces plans to retire at the end of the school year. asked me several years ago what my retire­ ment plans were," said O’Mara. "I told him my plan was to retire once the kids all gradu­ ated from college." O’Mara said he has no set plans for how he will spend his retirement. “I don’t know yet," he said when asked what he will miss about his job, "because I’ll still be working for the next six months or so." O’Mara said announcing his retirement now gives lhe board lime to hire a firm to interview and select a new superintendent. It also will allow time to put things in place (or a smooth transition before his departure in June. �-------•uraday, Oecomtjw 18.2014 — The Hasting* Benner Financial FOCUS l’Urnished by Mark Christmas Eve services at Central United xJe,hodisi Church will be al 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 24. The chancel choir will lhe closing numbers will be by candlc'•ght. Visitors are welcome. First Congregational Church will have a hristmas Eve service ns well on Wednesday Gening next week. St- Edward will have Christmas mass °bsen.uices Dec. 24 al 5:30 p.m. and Dec. 25 al 9 a m. J lie local historical society had a topsy-tur' cy meeting Dec. 11. Most meetings have business first and goodies later. This time with an emphasis on recipes and family tradi­ tions, the meeting began with steamed cran­ berry pudding served to those present, fol­ lowed by sharing family customs along with listing of favorite foods. In succession, mem­ ber, were treated to two types of party mix and handouts of recipes. One member related the type of colonial foods, including Martha Washington’s recipe for fruitcake. She must have expected a crowd, judging by the quan­ tities listed. John Waite, president of the his­ torical society, related the progression of sev­ eral Christmas food customs and how they evolved over lhe five centuries since lhe Pilgrims arrived. Attendees were then treated to bread pudding with raisins. Members went home filled with fcxxl and new ideas of how local friends celebrate with holiday dishes. The Red Cross was in (own Monday for a blood drive al Fellowship Hull. Meghan Rosenstengel of Dike Odessa recently received her pin for two gallons of blood next blood drive will be in February. The progress on the library is visible, with bricks being laid rapidly on the front side. High windows in the atrium will allow a Jot of 1i>1H into the interior. Currently the win­ dow openings are covered with building material, but one can sec the size of the pro­ Like everyone ck,. , goals. To help have Hnanctal need to invest - and M Boals’ T need to take on st.X na^ou inveSl’ y°U " understand this risk managing it. the staying invested jected window openings. Central United Methodist Church had as pan of (he Sunday morning service a recep­ tion of new members who were transfers from other congregations. Deloria (Durkee) Denman came from the Berlin Center United Methodist Church. Dan and Margie First came from lhe Ionia First United Methodist >'>c n,ore 5™ “rcfM potent.al for To begin with. ihen , ‘Crin . terms: ’ ,akc » l°ok • Risk tolerance — v essentially your lhcie . • ,isk '"T? “ risk. For example. « ance for nsk. you may k. invest. ± you tend to be nsk-aversv. you might |can Lm toward more conservative inveMm^ ™ icks thal Church. The excitement in town 'hiesday noon was stoppage of lhe train. All crossings in town were blocked during the noon hour and earli­ er. When this happens, one has a choice either find a way west of town or another way east of town. Bus drivers wprc trying to find a way back to school. Trucks and semis were hying to gel to the livestock auction. Most of them simply sat in their vehicles and saw the line behind them getting longer. Workers on the Huddle Road project apparently had acci­ dently broken a gas line, so there was a chance of fire. At one point the train began moving cast even though it initially was head­ ed west, stopped in lhe section on what was once the Curtis farm, now Behrcnwald. After going in reverse a few minutes at a very slow pace, it began moving west once again and offer greater protection of nr;n. TV.i -N^S^quired nsk may sound odd.itis a„u inq ral comjtonent of your ability to ln/cst success­ fully. Basically, your require risk is the level of nsk necessary to help Jou achicve your mvestment goals. The higher the return nec­ essary to reach those goals, the more ^ential nsk you 11 need to assume As you invest, you’ll needto balance these two aspects of nsk. For example, what mieht happen tf you have a low nsk IoIcrance, lead­ ing you toward -safer,” low.growlh invest­ ments. but your goal is to reiirc carly ? For most people, this goal requires them to invest in vehicles that offer significant growth potential, such as slocks. And, as you know, investing in stocks entails risk - specifically, the risk that your stocks will value. So jn this situation, your risk tolcmnce — the fact hopefully cleared the crossings. CLERK, continued from page 1 "1 appreciate the confidence of lhe judges in my ability to do the job." she said. While she proposes to go slowly in making any changes in the clerk’s office. Palmer said she has an interest in using technology to make information available more freely and efficiently. She said she intends to meet with the county’s information technology depart­ ment lo explore possibilities for making case filings more available and with local attor­ neys to learn what they feel would be helpful. Nevertheless, some potential areas where information cannot be made public, she said most notably anything involving juveniles, is off limits as public information. Another area where information can be sealed is divorce records. "Pam has done a superb job in lhe office for me, and 1 know she will do a fine job for the people of Barry County.” said Judge Amy McDowell, who now will need to find a new chief clerk. name on the door,” joked Palmer, noting that the two share first names and middle initials. Praising Janis. Palmer said, ”1 have big shoes to fill.” She’ll begin doing that following the offi­ cial public swearing-in ceremony to lake place in ihc Barry County Circuit Courtroom at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2. Palmer has approximately 37 years of experience in the legal system, 18 years as a legal .secretary and 19 years as chief clerk lo the circuit court judge. The county clerk’s office handles motions, filings, records and much of the minutiae of the legal system. "I’m excited, and Fm nervous,” conceded Palmer Tuesday. "I’m open to the challenge. I feel like 1 just swam the river upstream and I'm on the opposite side and have a mountain to climb, and Fm up to it.” Palmer credited her husband, Richard, with encouraging her lo apply, convinced she could do it. EDWARD JONES Seek to balance ‘risk tolerance’ and ‘required risk’ donated. Fifty-three pints were collected. The by Elaine Garlock D. Christensen of that you are risk averse — is going to collide with your required risk level, the amount of risk you are going to need to take (by invest­ ing in slocks) to achieve your goal of early retirement. When such a collision occurs, you have two choices. First, you could "stretch” your risk tolerance and accept the need to take on riski­ er investments in exchange for the growth potential you will require. Your other choice is lo stay within your risk tolerance and adjust your ultimate goal — which, in this example, may mean accepting a later retirement date. Obviously, this is a personal decision. However, you may have more flexibility than you might have imagined. For instance, you might feel that you should be risk-averse because you have seen so many fluctuations in the financial markets. But if you have many decades to go until you retire, you actu­ ally do have lime to recover from short-term * losses, which means you may be able to rea­ sonably handle more volatility. On the other hand, once you’re retired, you won’t have as many years to bounce back from market downturns, so you’ll have less "risk capacity” than you did when you were younger. In any case, by balancing your risk toler­ ance and your required risk level — and by understanding your risk capacity — you can be better prepared to take the emotion out of investing. When investors let their emotions get the better of them, they can make mis­ takes such as chasing "hot” stocks or selling quality investments due to temporary price drops. By having a clear sense of what risk jfewbom babies Arianna Lacey, bom at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital on Dec. I, 2014 at H:2l p.m. to Megan Miller of Hastings and Kyle Rudolph of DeWitt. Weighing 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Lennon Jaine, hdrh tftPcrmod Hospital on Dec. 4, 2014 at 11 :l3«a/niu> Mariah Dye and Robert Lefler of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 inches long. Jalyn Kathleen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 4, 2014 at 9:46 a.m. to Robert and Jessica Peper of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 0 ozs. and 20 inches long Osmond Cole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Fredenburg of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 10 ozs. and 19 inches long. Peyton Noellc, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 8. 2014 at 9:06 p.m. to Sunni and Corey Lake of Wayland. 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Apple St., Hastings, Ml CASINO»HOTEL Bay home for the holidays by Von da VanTil Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Let’s face it, the last thing you want to do during this holiday season is another errand. You’ve hung the lights, plugged them in, and were frustrated when you realized you need­ ed to replace one little bulb to make the entire string work. That’s a trip to the store. You thought this holiday season would be easy. When it comes lo taking care of Social Security business, it is easy. You’ll find that www.socialsecurity.gov makes it easy to stay home and get that one last thing done. You can check off much of your Social Security business quickly and securely from your home using your comput­ er or tablet (which you might have unwrapped early). Al lhe Social Security website you can: • Create a My Social Security account, which enables you to obtain an instant, per­ sonalized estimate of your future Social Security benefits; verify the accuracy of your earnings record — your future benefit amounts are based on your earnings record, so it is important to make sure your earnings are recorded properly; change your address and phone number, if you receive monthly Social Security benefits; sign up for or change direct deposit of your Social Security benefits: and obtain estimates of lhe Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid; • Appb’ l°r retirement, disability, spouse, •md Medicare benefits. • Check the status of your benefit application. • Request a replacement Medicate card. • Apply tor tlxlra He,p wHh >our Medici«v prescription drug plan costs . I Kcep jn mind that during (he holiday season, voUr wait time may be longer if you call or visit J inc tl Social Security office. If you need to Lch US by phone, call toll tree. 800-772p[3 We can answer specific questions fn)in 7 am. to 7 Pm. Monday through Friday. Vanda VanTil is the public affairs special­ ., f,.r \vesi Michiyati. \on may write her cfo 1 c ,eitrirv Adniiniaralbm, JO45 Knapp really entails, however, you may be able to avoid costly detours — and stick with your long-term investment strategy. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. If you have any questions, contact Mark D. Christensen at 269-945-3553. । the close The following pnces are from Reported Tuesday. of business last the previous week. changes are from -1.4/ 49.34 Allria Group -.71 32.16 AT&T -2.75 35.77 BP PLC -.28 33.27 CMS Energy Corp -1.59 40.42 Coca-Cola Co -.42 36.56 Conagra -3.31 65.18 Eaton -.61 79.13 Family Dollar Stores -1.38 19.31 Fifth Third Bancorp -5.14 54.91 Flowserve CP -1.34 14.08 Ford Motor Co. -1.14 51.15 General Mills -2.07 30.73 General Motors -1.33 35.56 Intel Corp. -1.71 64.11 Kellogg Co. -2.62 88.74 McDonald’s Corp • -5.33 153.80 Perrigo Co. -1.31 30.68 Pfizer Inc. -3.24 30.87 Sears Holding -.20 4.95 Spartan Motors -.28 25.01 Spartannash -3.61 90.81 Stryker -.89 14.89 TCF Financial -.56 82.99 Walmart Stores $1,196.58 $15.74 17,068 1.02 B Gold Silver Dow Jones Average Volume on NYSE -33.04 •1.31 -733 +167M LEGAL NOTICES • 1 . . FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any Information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PUR­ CHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by lhe fore­ closing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, of the Mortgagee’s attorney MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Christine L. Padgett and Scott Deling, Wife and Husband lo Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee (or Arbor Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January 16. 2009 and recorded January 29. 2009 in Instrument 1 20090129-0000784 and modified by agreement dated July 1,2011 and recorded August 11. 2011 in Instrument » 201108110007635 and re-recorded November 18. 2014 in Instrument # 2014-010868 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to:Planet Home Lending, LLC, by assignment dated June 11. 2014 and recorded June 26, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-005935 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum ol Two Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred iwenty-Seven Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents (S247.827.63) including interest 4.5% per annum. Under lhe power of sale contained in said mortgage and the stalute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prem­ ises, or some part of them, al public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 15, 2015 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Southwest one-quar­ ter, Section 17, Town 3 North, Range to West, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the Northwest comer of said Southwest one-quarter; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds East 1865.62 feet □long the West line of said Southwest one-quarter to the point of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds East 210.00 feet- thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 50 seconds East 989.75 feet parallel with the North tine of Lots 43-47 of Gackler*s Payne Lake Plat, thence North 39 degrees 55 minutes 20 seconds East 180 20 feetmenco North 16 degrees 39 minutes 50 seconds East 77.36 feet (the previous two courses being n .2 ol sa‘d Gacklefs Payne Lake Plat), thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 50 seconds West 1128.55 fee? to the PoSl of Beg.nnmg. Subject lo a right-of-way for highway KnTWp°St 33 !eet -eVcomS 4^r Th 8 L S Payne Lake Rd- Wayland Ml kom the da'toeo?sU°chPs°™8d Se’/tT MCLBOO^dla^T^ Wilh MCL 6°Q 324!”oi JrshTta w dw d’aT ,e?omp,ion p«‘- buys the property at the t0?he P°rson wh0 or lo the mortgage holde^dam f°redosure 53,8 ty during the redemption noriodthc‘ PTOperPlanet Home Lond.nq uCA*12/18/2014 , । j)i77M tHgan Avenue | Battle Creek, Ml 490I4 r.11. Schell <* 19 rtsjnge. Mjnjyment aj|| nghu Securities ottered through l.H. Financial Member FINRVSIPC 77S.H341 �tonight- Mr Wednesday. D^8^01”5 houn i r ' fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the flastlnys Banner turning J BflGK THE 1 PAGES <T' Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XUII Following is a continuation of the diary kept by Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She Hav born in Courtland County, N.Y., and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She ami her husband William Falk had four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Fratices mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren bv their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau, Leta Hyde, Lora Hyde. Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law. Dr. George Hyde, ‘Dock. ’ or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan is her current "hired girl. ” Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paidfor various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah divorced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk as her surname. She died Jan. 22, 1922, just shy of her 90th birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. Sunday, Dec. 13 I wrote a letter to the Christian Herald office. New York to let them know that 1 did not get my book that 1 sent for with the Herald’s Home Life Made Beautiful by Margaret E. Sangster. Birdie and Willie here. Birdie brought me a can of milk. Willie staid a half hour. Mrs. Russell here ‘till night. Then she went back to stay all night with Mrs. Carpenter for she don’t feel well. Opal and I. we went to see her a few minutes. Ida and Nina and John Brandstetter was there. Orra Storms is a failing all the time. I wrote a let­ ter to Eveline Spaulding Daubney tonight. Iva don’t feel well, she says. hadlh<: \ ii in her ear and n,,,*'1,some co1’ ion and 1 K nni| ( I a cloth on her head and <'e. A PP«1.1 Wrole „ tc,. ■er«>M?0[ 2 coMeX" Or,68c,s- » stamp f x* the lelt f '“nos from Honda • . j •» the office this forenoon । j blut-?i oJohn Cairns’ 1.15 cts. . ..ntan.lt„ 5al1 shal<c for Monday, Dec. 14 It was cool last night but real pleasant today again. Leta and Lora has gone to school today. I went uptown and took Eveline Daubney’s letter to the office and one to the Christian Herald for the book that did not come and I got to Cairns some pop com and a mess of parsnips and a little game box for Opal 25 cts. Then I got 25 cts. worth of beef to Mr. Drummond’s and 26 cts. worth of but­ ter to Mr. Temples’, 2 sets of blocks, 20 cts., 9 cotton handkerchiefs 40 cts., and 2 linen ones 30 cts. 1.16 in all and I sent a dollar by Brigham to pay for my Plainwell paper and John Brought me my other 10 photos of myself. I paid John Brigham 75 cts. for Nettie for 6 photos of the 4 children. Leta and Lora has gone with Nina Brandstetter tonight to singing school. Nettie and Myrtle Wilcox brought me a quart of new milk. 1 gave each a pink glass basket tonight for Christmas. Iva has been sick al) day and I done the work. Leta and Lora staid here all night. Richard Doyle from Middleville was here and all around a canvassing for books. Tuesday, Dec. 15 Myrtle Wilcox’s birthday today. 1 sent one of my photos to Millie Parker and one to Blanch Hyde. Iva lay on the lounge and on the bed upstairs all day. I done all the work today and Monday. Leta and Lora went home tonight. I got them some dinner and I sewed on my drawers some. I went and got my Telegraphs papers tonight. Opal went with me. I got her a while dust pan with red dots on it and I got 4 little dolls. I gave one to Nettie Brown’s little girl Jane and one to Alice Wilcox. I saw Mrs. Adaline Phetteplace. I took some cabbage to Mrs. Carpenter but she was not at home so I left it by the door. I sent 2 of my photos to Canada, one to Millie and one to Blanch Hyde. Opal is here yet. Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Russell here. They went over to meeting to the Baptist. Myrtle Wilcox birthday today. They had a surprise on her tonight- .{? foryo । h ,and brought some P • »c asked her if she would s<’SXthhhim>.Shc said “n°" Opal is “f'® Xh7‘h'"BS al1 ,hc so ni«. She « good. It is lot, colder. Thursday, Dec. 17 w It Is P^CddMandr!he TOad is S° tough. Mis. Rus5e’hcrc a few min‘ utes. An i y lh,S forcnoon to saw timber and ,^la and Lora here, they went to school-L tie Opal here with me Prayer meeting at the Methodist Church and Revival McC ’”8 at the Baptist Chapel every night for a back. I started the coal stove again today- Nina here tonight a long time. I finished one pair of my drawers. Little Opal here and staid all night. Mrs. Wilcox here. Jerry here and got a lol of potato parings. He brought me some milk. Orra *is not so well today. Nina Brandstetter got my mail form. I got my book entitled Make Home Beautiful by Margaret E. Sangster. Friday, Dec. 18 It snowed last night but it is pleasant today. Little Opal here. Jerry Wilcox brought me a quart of milk tonight. Sarah Wilcox brought me some buttermilk and 1 got 3 dozen of eggs of her 54 cts. 18 cts. a doz. and 50 cts. worth of butter, 1.04 cts. I got 3 1/2 yds. of grey flannel 1.22 and I pieced down my red flan­ nel sheets, put on a half a yard longer on my sheets and got 3 blue salt shakes 15 cts. and 1 got a red plush album for Opal for Christmas. It cost 2 dollars and I got one lb. of peanuts and one lb. of mixed nuts 15 cts. George Merlau and Birdie here. Birdie stayed all night. George fixed the spring to my well pump and he fixed my lock to my bedroom door. He took my open buggy home to ride in. He took his carriage to Mr. Crumps shop to gel it fixed. The beam broke in his bam and lhe com came down and broke both of his buggies. Dr. Hyde here tonight, so was Arthur Turrell. Orra is no belter. Dock said Leta was nol well. She has a hard cold. Saturday. Dec. 19 It snowed a little last night but is pleasant all day. Birdie Merlau stayed here with me last night and today. George Merlau came down to Det Blackman’s store to pay his taxes in Orangeville. Mark Bugbee is treasur­ er and George paid my taxes on my wood 40 acres 5.85 and I rode down and Opal with me to Nettie Hyde’s and staid all night. I went to Cairns’ store and got the Robinson Crusoe book for 40 cts. Charles Hayward’s wife and Mrs. Oliver here after medicine and John Freeman here after medicine and Hull Chase here after medicine. Opal slept with me and so did Leta. Plainwell Dec. 19lh, 1896 George Starr died today from an operation of Penegitices of the intestine, the druggist. (To be continued) LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis Hastings Charter Township Regular Meeting December 9, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm Seven board members present. Approved all consent agenda items Approved 2015 General & Special Funds Budgets Budget revisions for Drains, Roads & Fire Approved Walker, Fluke & Sheldon for 2014 Township audit Approved 2015 monthly meeting schedule Approved members for 2015-2016 Board of Reviews Take bids for Sexton, mowing & plowing of Township hall & cemetery Approved payment of bills Dept, reports received and put on file Motion to adjourn 8:32 Respectfully submitted, Anita S. Menneli - Clerk Attested to by Jim Brown - Supervisor 771 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate RLE NO. 14-026843-DE Estate of Lois Nell Peterson, Deceased. Date of birth-02/04/1951. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Lo.s Nel! Peterson, died 10/25/14. Creditors of the decedent aro noHfied that aU claims against the estate will bo or®ye^ unless presented lo Jonathan D^n”u^_ ' F L 302 representative, or lo both the probate cour at 302 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 and th p txxial representative w.thin 4 months ahe cl publication of this notice. Date: 12-15-14 Scott B. Hansberry 933 Four Mile Road. NW Grand Rapids, Ml 49544 616-785-3300 Jonathan Dykhousc 4’<iO6 Woodstock Avenue. SE Wyoming, Ml 49548 (616) 366-7797 776918’1 STATE OF M MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate RLE NO. 14026842 DE Estate of EARL E. PETERSON, deceased. Date of birth: 06/26/1948. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, EARL E. PETERSON, died 10/12/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to CLINTON PETERSON, per­ sonal representative, or to both the probate court at 206 W. Court St., Ste. 302, Hastings, Ml 49058 and the personal representative within 4 months after the dale of publication of this notice. Garry L. Walton P31199 229 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. 445 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (269) 383-3434 Clinton peterson P.O. Box 440214 Aurora. CO 80044-0214 (303) 587-2489 oeaszzrr STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate RLE NO. 14-26838-DE Estate of Myrf Louise Cook, Deceased. Date of birth: 07/20/1922. TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Myrl Louise Cook, died 08/15/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to Wilbam J. Gray, personal rep­ resentative. or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Su*te302, Hastings and lhe per­ sonal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice, Date: 12/10/2014 Robert L Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 William J. Gray 11877 Cisco Bay Drive Dowling, Michigan 49050 (269) 721-8144 7759! ill 7 SYNOPSIS HOPE TOWNSHIP REGULAR TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2014 Regular meeting opened at 7 p.m Approved; , Amended Agenda Consent agenda Previous minutes Resolution 2014-11 Application fee for Outdoor Events Board of Review Appointments 2015-16 Budget Transfer Resolution 2014-12 Escrow Fees Policy Adjourned 722 pm Submitted by: Deborah Jackson, Clerk Attested to by Mark S. Feldpausch, Supervisor 77591595 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT 0F BARRY NOJCE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate t .r7ENO-14'26837-DE .. ia??ael A- °®ks, DeceasedI. Date of birth: 03/27/1951. TO ALL CREDITORS-. CREDITORS: The decedent. Michael A. Oaks, died 10/24/2014. Creditors ol the decedent are notified that all claims agarnst the estal8 will loravar ba,red unless presented to Christina L Oaks personal representalwe. or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street. Surt0 $ “"al representahve whh|n 4 months a|lar tfta dala of publication of this notice Dale: 12/10/2014 Robert L Byington P-27621 222 West Apple Street, P.O. Box 248 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (269) 945-9557 Christina L. Oaks 1690 Gaylord Drive Muskegon. Michigan 49445 231-670-7266 77591617 Keep warm with gold fever by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters I own a couple of small gold nuggeLs. The) came from the Round Mountain gold mine in Nevada, which I visited a few years ago. A tour of the open-pit mine was crowned by a visit to the foundry where the molten metal was poured into gold bars. Those bars are what’s called dortf gold, that is, it’s the metal as it comes out of the ground with minor impurities in it like sil­ ver. The dore bars are then transported to a refinery where pure gold can be separated from other metals. I had a chance lo heft one of the dore bars, and I can attest that gold is, indeed, remarkably dense. A mega-gold nugget found in California was in the news recently. It was large enough to about fill a human hand and weighed just over six pounds. Thai’s about 75 troy ounces. It was dubbed lhe “Butte Nugget’’ because it was found last summer in Butte County, supposedly on public land. The nugget sold for about $400,000 to a buyer who chose to remain anonymous. News reports — sketchy because of the secrecy of the discovery and sale — said lhe nugget was found with a metal detector. When the detector indicated an extremely strong signal, the operator thought he had found a piece of pipe or a horseshoe. Happily, he had the good sense lo dig down about a foot into the soil where the nugget lay. Gold occurs in the Earth in two main forms: lode or placer. Lode gold is found in veins, usually made of quartz, that cut across rocks. You may recognize the word “lode" as part of the famous idea o ’ w mother lode, the mythical deep and ric ’ vein thought to be that from which ot ’e7 smaller veins branch off. ft }°u ^,nd 1 W mother lode, your financial problems arc over. f When gold veins occur at the surface or the Earth they are broken down, or weath­ ered. by waler. The quartz in the veins crumbles into quartz pebbles and sand. ITie gold is liberated from lhe vein material, falling out as loose nuggets or small gold grains that can be as fine as sand. Because gold is dense and doesn’t react with water under most conditions, loose gold can accumulate and form what’s known as placer gold orc. In streams, placer gold is found where running water slows down and the gold settles out: on the inside bend of turns in streams and behind boulders. Patience, a good metal detector and lots of luck can clearly still lead to stupendous gold nugget finds. Like winning the lottery, dreaming of mega-nuggets keeps hope alive even in the dark days of December. Writing about this subject makes me think that, as I sit by the fire in my woodstove one evening this week. I’ll get out my little gold nuggets to remind myself of longer days and outdoor activities we can look for­ ward to in the new year. Dr. E. Kirsten, Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton und Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. LEGAL NOTICES IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Kelly M. Bnnkert. a married woman and David A. Brinkert, her husband, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated September 5,2007 and recorded September 14, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070914-0001996, Barry Counly Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at lhe date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Two Hundred TwentyThree and 13/100 Dollars (S83.223 13) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue at lhe place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 8. 2015. Said premises aro located in tho Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Lol 8, Johnson's Gun Lake Plat, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, page(s) 38. Barry County Records. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho dato of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind tho sale. In that event, your damages, if any, aro limited solely to tho return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. I! the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pur­ suant to MCL 600 3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to tho property during tho redemption period Dated: December 11, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-016592 (12-11)(01-01) 77591555 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by KELLIE R. FLYNN, A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. CMERS"). solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated December 19. 2008, and recorded on January 6. 2009, in Document No. 20090106-0000120. and assigned by said mortgagee to CITIMORTGAGE, INC., as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dato hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($136,325.72), Including inter­ est at 4.000% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. At tho East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 8, 2015 Sa>d premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: LOT 11. HILLTOP ESTATES. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 74. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho dato of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.324la. in which caso tho redemption period shall bo 1 month from tho date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is lator. 11 ihe above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of tho Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278, tho borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys lhe property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. CITIMORTGAGE. INC. Mortgagee/Assigneo Schneiderman A Sherman P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Su.le 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 CIT000944 FHA (’2-04)(12-25) 7/Ml 926 • NOTICE • The Barry Counly Road Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 2015 Budget. The hearing will be held at the Commission Room located at 1725 West M-43 Highway, Hastings, Michigan at 8:30 A.M. on December 31. 2014. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspec­ tion at the Road Commission office. 77591332 18 �page 10 - Thursday. Doccmbm IB, 2014 - Wayland woman arrested after yelling at police An 18-ycar-old Wayland woman was arrested by Hastings Police Dee. 15. The officers wen.* assisting the Barry Count) Sheriffs Department with a schicle which had been parked in the Phillips 66 gas sta­ tion parking lot on West State Street. During the investigation, two men were detained when the 18-year-old woman started to yell at officers. The woman reportedly was warned to quiet down. When she continued to yell at the officers, she was placed under arrest for being a dis­ orderly person and lodged at the Barry County Jail. The incident occurred about 5:18 a.m. Driver arrested after vehicle hits pole and tree A 52-year-oId Hastings woman was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after being involved in a traffic accident at about 12:45 a.m. Dec. 14. Hastings officers observed a vehicle in the 200 block of East State Road drive over the curb and hit a Consumers Energy pole, causing the pole to shear off. After striking the pole, the car continued and hit a tree head-on near the intersection of Michigan Avenue. The driver was first taken to Pennock Hospital for evaluation and then placed under arrest for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. She was then booked into the Barry County Jail. Police warn of new scam locking cell phones with virus An 18-ycar-old Dowling woman report­ ed an attempted scam w hile she attempted to access YouTube and Google. A box popped up on her phone screen saying she needed to purchase a money card for $500 from Walmart to clear a virus that had been attached to her phone. The message claimed to have all her personal informa­ tion, adding dial pornography had been found on her phone If she did not pay the fine, it said the FBI would pursue legal action. Officers are warning people this is another scam trying to scare people and attaching viruses to their computers or phones. A 43-year-old Hastings man report­ ed a similar situation. The man received a message on his phone that his device had been blocked for safety reasons and his files encrypted because he was allegedly accused of viewing and storing pornogra­ phy. The alert went on to tell the man about the criminal law and the penalties for vio­ lating those laws. Finally, the message told the man he must pay $300 within 48 hours or a criminal case will be opened against him. It also stated as soon as the money arrived, his device would be unblocked. center. They returned with their vehicleto “T up the items outside the fence Wdnuirt officials said they have heardI a the same person committing similar thefts M Walman stems in Battle Creek and Charlotte. Hastings man not tempted by caller A 78-year-old Hastings man reported receiving suspicious calls. Ihc caller said he was with Publisher’s Clearing House and said told the Hastings man he had won a lot of money. The caller also said all hc had to do was get a money reward card from Walmart and send it to them. They would then send the prize, lhe man said he did not send any money and wanted to make a report to lhe police. Woman finds mail, brings it to police A 74-ycar-old Hastings woman reported finding mail in a parking lot of a store on 28th Street in Grand Rapids. The woman reported lhe find to lhe Barry' County Sheriff’s Department. She said one of lhe envelopes contained a check from Blue Cross Blue Shield, which she turned over lo officials. The company that was sup­ posed to gel lhe check was notified of the check being located. The incident was reported Dec. 7. Nashville man arrested for drunk driving A 28-year-old Nashville man was arrest­ ed and taken to the Barry' Counly Jail facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Sheriff’s deputies were called to a report of a vehicle with its engine on stopped in lhe roadway on Sager Road near Charlton Park Road, with the driver slumped over the wheel. Officers reported that the man, who still was slumped over the steering wheel, appeared lo bedrunk. After administering field sobriety tests, officers arrested lhe driver. The incident was reported at 5:45 a.m. Dec. 13. Fraudulent Comcast account opened A Middleville woman reported identifi­ cation theft after someone opened a Comcast account in her name. The woman told police she can’t even get Comcast where she lives. The account was reported­ ly opened in Detroit. She only found out about it when she received a credit report­ ing alert in the mail and found the account opened. The incident was reported lo sher­ iff’s deputies Nov. 21. Windshield damaged as cars pass Hastings Police find on highway meth lab in home Hastings Police began an investigation Dec. 15 into a possible meth lab in the 400 block of South Jefferson St. During the investigation, police obtained a search war­ rant for a residence and located an active meth lab inside. Hastings officers were assisted by Michigan State Police and the Hastings Fire Department for the hazardous material cleanup. Information will be for­ warded to the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney’s office for possible charges. A 59-year-old Scotts man reported dam­ age to his vehicle shortly after midnight Dec. 15. The man told sheriff’s deputies he was driving south on M-43 from Hastings when he approached lhe intersection of Cloverdale Road. Another car was approaching him with a person hanging out the passenger side window, he told deputies. As the vehicle approached, the suspect vehicle flashed its bright lights and then there was a metal object struck his windshield causing a crack. Shoplifter Vehicle egged while reportedly takes owner at work candy and USB cord A 24-vear-old Walmart employee report­ ed damage to his vehicle while hc was working Dec. 6. He told officers his vehicle was egged in the parking lot Dec. 5 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Shoplifting suspects cut hole in fence An employee at Walmart in Hastings reported theft of items from the store and damage to the security fence around the outside garden center. Ihc incident was reported Nov. 20 around 1:15 pm. 'lhe employee told sheriff’s deputies the garden center fence had been cut and merchandise was on the ground outside of the fence. A review of video surveillance showed a man and woman going info the store, getting a shopping cart and taking three stereo speak­ ers. then pushing the items through the hole in the fence and exiting through the garden An employee of Phillips 66 Station on West M-43 Highway, Hastings, reported a man entered lhe store and stole a packet of Skittles candy and a USB cord for charging cell phones. The 21-year-old Wayland man was confronted by officers and admitted to taking the items. Information on the inves­ tigation was submitted for review and pos­ sible charges. 'Hie incident was reported about 5:18 a.m. Dec. 15. Woman gets away returning unpurchased items A Walmart employee reported a woman entered the store without any items, then went through the store and collected a few things and brought them to the return Continued next column sumySepi'^Ttodo,6' H“lin,!S- P,eMled Ec. He third Circuit Court bv Jud?. A in Vt°n y 11 to between 24 and nP McI?°wc with credit for 53 Z' '20 months tn pnwn charge of assault b?sl£v'd A" add‘,,0.nal missed. Tltecoutt will l?'8ul",ion ' d’’; Martz is eligible, „ °>"» b0,,'™P.,f court fines and -Z ha m'*> W Sl98.ln । । sls< Man? has two prior demesne vtolencc convictions in 2000 and ? T’nVlc,io'" in 20)3,2004.2005 and 2010 for dmg.re|alcd Kaleb MichaelI Stonehouse 25. Delton, pleaded gutlty tn Bany County'circuit Court All|ST“lr ° e!?bczzlen>cM from Bob's Gun <?0«)0lStonehS"n8‘Ofb''wcen 51,000 and S2™°?°'.S ? ? was sentenced Dec. 10 to 90 day s tn jail with 36 months of probation. He must pay $6,709 including $6 161 in resti­ tution to the business. His jail term will be suspended as long as he continues making regular payments of $200 pcr month toward the fines. He also must continue mental health counseling. Douglas Spencer Palmer 50 Freeport, pleaded guilty Sept. 3 to hairing felons. He was sentenced Dec. 4 in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge McDowell to scrvc 20 days in jail with credit for four days served. His jail time will be served concurrent with a sen­ tence issued in district court. He also must pay S698 in court fines and costs. An addi­ tional count of harboring felons was dis­ missed. Jason Allen Hobbs, 44. Nashville, pleaded guilty in three separate cases in Barry Counly Circuit Court before Judge McDowell. Hobbs pleaded guilty Nov. 20 lo possession of a non­ narcotic illegal substance and was sentenced Dec. II to 10 days in jail with credit for 10 days served. He must pay $548 in court fines and costs. He also pleaded guilty to assault and resisting a police officer Nov. 20 and was sentenced Dec. 11 to 25 days in jail with cred­ it for 25 days served. Hobbs also was found guilty by the court of being’a habitual offend­ er in that case. Hc must pay $848 in court fines and costs. In the third case. Hobbs pleaded guilty to probation violation and was sentenced Dec. 11 to nine months in jail with Nashville mother dies in single-vehicle crash A 39-year-old Nashville woman was killed in a one-car accident Wednesday, Dec. 10, on M-66 near Bivens Road. Samantha Grccnman-Shotts, an employee at Shirley’s Chuckwagon Cafe in Nashville, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. She was a graduate of Maple Valley schools, where her two sons attend school. Barry County -Sheriff’s deputies were called the scene at about 7 p.m. According to police reports, Shotts was alone in her vehi­ cle and was driving south on M-66. For an unknown reason, the vehicle appears to have left lhe east shoulder for the road, went down an embankment and overturned in a creek. The accident remains under investigation. Funeral services for Grcenman-Sholts were conducted Monday in Nashville. credit for 85 days served He must continue 36 months of probation ns ordered in Jone and must receive substance abuse treatment while incarcerated. He also was ordered to pay SI.920 in court fines and costs. Hobbs was originally charged in April with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Additional charges of pos­ session of a controlled substance of less than 25 grams and possession of a non-narcotic drug were dismissed. Dawn Renee McCarter. 52, Hastings, pleaded guilty Oct. 30 to probation violation and was sentenced Dec. 11 by Barry County Circuit Court Judge McDowell. McCarter was sentenced to 12 months in jail with cred­ it for 115 days served. She must pay $1,116 in court fines and costs and continue to serve 36 months of probation as originally ordered in July. She may enter a residential treatment program with the balance of her jail lime sus­ pended with successful completion of the treatment. McCarter was originally sentenced in July after pleading guilty to operating and maintaining a meth lab and possession of meth. Additional charges of delivery and manufacturing of marijuana and maintaining a drug house were dismissed. Patrick Edward Dibble. 58, Shelbyville, pleaded guilty Nov. 19 in Barry County Circuit Court to failure to comply withi the: sex offender registration act. He was sc Dec. 7 to 10 months in jail with credit for t days served. The last five months of hn jail term will be suspended with 18 months of probation. He must pay $798 in court fines and costs. Austin Levi Schroeder. 19, Middleville pleaded guilty Nov. 5 in Banry County Circuit Court to delivery and manufacture of manjuana. He was sentenced by Judge McDowell Dec. 10 to serve 90 days in jail with 18 months of probation. Hc was credited for 19 days served. His jail time will be suspended with successful probation, and hc may enter into an intensive outpatient treatment pro­ gram. Additional charges of breaking and entering into a vehicle and possession of a controlled substance were dismissed. Kierstcn Marie Lake, 19. Hastings, was found guilty of probation violation Sept. 17 and sentenced Dec. 10 in Barry’ County Circuit Court to 30 days in jail and unsuc­ cessful discharge from probation. In March. Lake pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal sexual conduct in lhe fourth degree. She was sentenced June 4 to four months in jail with 36 months of probation. The jail term was suspended with successful probation. Lake also must pay $698 in court fines and costs. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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I.EGALjiQTlCES Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Delauit has been made m tho cond-tons o’ a mortgage made by Giona Treadweli. a single woman, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electrons Registration Systems, Inc. Mortgagee, dated January 26. 2006. and recorded on February 13. 2006 in instrument 1160080. and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee as documented by an ass’gnmrnt. in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is cia;med to bo due at tho date hereof tho sum ol Ono Hundred Eight Thousand Throe Hundred T\vonty-Seven and 14/tOO Dollars ($108,327.14). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby g ven that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubbe vendue, at the place of hold-ng the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2015. Safe promises are situated in Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as. Beg nnmg at tho Northeast comer of the West 1/2 of tho Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 7 West, thence Soulh along the East Ime of said West 1/2 of the Northwest frac­ tional 1/4 a distance 396.00 feet; thence West par­ allel w.th the North line of said section 7 a distance of 220.00 feet; thence North parallel with said East line of the West 1/2 of lhe Northwest fractional 1/4, a distance of 396.00 feet to said North section line; thence East along said North section line 220.00 feet to tho place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreefesure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: December 4, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo 4446100F01 (12-O4)( 12-25) 77W1321 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of tho bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in toe conditions of a mortgage made by Dantol M. Dowd, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Reg^lraton Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated September 4, 2007. and record­ ed on September 21,2007 in instrument 20070921­ 0002258, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA. N.A. as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Thirty and 56/100 Dollars (S230.330.56). Under tho power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such caso made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol tho mortgaged premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1.00 PM, on January .15, 2015. . Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan, and aro described as: Parcel 1- Stoney Point A parcel of land lying between Lot 9 of an unrecorded Subdivision of part of Gary F Blackman property and Iho right-of-way of Consumers Power Company and located in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, fur­ ther described as: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 37 of the recorded Plat of Stoney Point, according to tho recorded Plat thereof m Liber 2 of Plats, Pago 6, said Southeast comer ol Lot 37 being South 146.51 feet from the Northeast comer of said Lot 37; thence North 51 degrees 54 minutes East along tho North side of a roadway 414.48 feet; thence North 57 degrees 33 m.nutes East along the North side of said roadway, 181.05 feet to lhe true place of begin­ ning; running thence North 56 degrees 51 minutes West 219.36 feet to the shore line of Crooked Lake; thence Northeasterly along said shore l>no for 93 feet; thence Southeasterly to a point on a line run­ ning South 57 degrees 33 minutes West which is 85 feet from the place of beginning, thence South 57 degrees 33 minutes West, 85 feet to lhe place of beginning, Barry Township. Barry County, Michigan The redemplon period shall bo 6 months from the date of such safe, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from (he date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act ol 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 Iho borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or fo lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: December 18, 2014 For more information, please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott Law. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle 200 Farm nglon Hills, Michigan 46334-5422 FJo A'432692F02 (12-18)(O1-O8) 7759i8ia SCHNEIDERMAN A SHERMAN. PC.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe conditions ol a mortgage made by RICHARD S SATTERLEE and BETHANY SUE SATTERLEE. HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registraton Systems. Inc. (’MERS'). solely as nommee for lender and lender’s succes­ sors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 26. 2008, and recorded on December 8. 2008. in Document No. 20081208 00116-11, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, Nabonal Association, as assigned, Barry County Records. M.chigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at lhe dato hereol tho sum of Ono Hundred Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars and Forty-Six Cents ($113,768.46), including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and tho statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of Iho mortgaged prem­ ises. or somo part of them, at public vendue. At tho East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on January 8,2015 Said premisos are located in Barry County, Michigan and aro described as: Lots 1 and 2 ol Block 4 of Danel Striker's Add.tion to tho City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 1 month from tho date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only. 15 days from the MCL 600.324 la(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold al a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of tho Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278. tho borrow­ er will bo hold responsible to tho person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assigneo Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills. Ml 48335 JPMC.002852 FHA (12-11)(01-01) 77SJ15W FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debl col'ector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used lor this purpose. If you are in tho Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PUR­ CHASERS: Th.s safe may be rescinded by the fore­ closing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est. and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgager, tho Mortgagee, or tho Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Richard Weyrick A/K/A Richard K. Weyrick II and She.la Weynck, Husband and Wife to Citicorp Trust Bank, fsb, Mortgagee, dated April 9. 2007 and recorded April 25. 2007 in Instrument t 1179749 and corrected by affidavit dated December 8. 2011 and recorded December 19, 2011 in Instrument # 201112190011909 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: US Bank National Association as Trustee for CRMSI REMIC Senes 2007-02- REMIC Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-02, by assignment dated June 26, 2014 and recorded July 2, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-006308 on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at lhe date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Twenty-One Cents ($172,129.21) including interest 7.567% per annum Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and lhe statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1 00PM on January 15, 2015 Said premises are sit­ uated in Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at tho Southeast comer of Section 8, Town 2 North. Rango 9 West; thence North 0 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 1330.09 feet along tha East line of said Secton 8 to the South Ime of the North half of the Southeast quarter of said Section 8; thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 44 seconds West 553.30 feet along said South line to a point on the shore of Head Lake, said point be.ng the true point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 44 seconds West 231.28 feet along said South line; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 163.00 feet to lhe centerline of Head Road; thence Northeasterly, 111.50 feet along said center­ line and tho arc of a curve to tho left, the radius of which is 159.15 feet and tho chord of which bears North 57 degrees 12 minutes 25 seconds East. 109.23 feet; thence North 37 degrees 08 minutes 13 seconds East. 143.82 feet along the centerline; thence along an intermediate traverse lino of the snore of Head Lake South 14 degrees 19 minutes 38 seconds West 193.69 feet; tnence continuing along safe traverse Ime South 33 degrees 16 min- begmn.ng. Including all land lying between said intermediate traverse Ime and the waters of Head ‘ncludmg all land in the North half of the 0Lsaid Sec,)On 8- >ying Northeasterly of the above described parcel and Easterly of toe centorlmo of Hoad Road.Subject to easement for public highway purpose over tho kn°±f tiher°°l,or Hoad R°ad- Commonly known as 5717 Hoad Rd, Hastings Ml 49058 The !Sdl?rh,OennPCnOdi5hal1 bo 6 mon,hs from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a da^fmnSrtM0 ,e.dompbon Period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such safe, or upon the expi­ ration of toe notice required by MCL 600 3241afc) is later; o? unios/rn ^324007) ilso!d at foreclosure sale 196? mrin Mn J^Revlscd Judicature Act of hn« 600 3278, toe borrower w.ll bo « h ° person wh0 boys the propnaoe ,orec,O5UfO safe or to the mon2° the property during the S « £EM,C cTSs Pnof Mortgagee Attorneys: ; ojestivo & Assoaatos, P.C 811 South Blvd Su-te f°° No 14d4M3 =’ Ml 48307 ,248) 044-5723 Our (12-18)(01-08) 77 SSI l! Notice Ol COFL°L^u™ Sale THISnrn ?ECT A DEBtAnCvT2^EMPT. ,NvB OOTAIN WU. 3e USED" or Sat ATI0N the number below y youare in Active ATTN PURCHASERS. This safe .csclndcd by Iho fo'«c'“^9 mongag^” t that event, your damag . f any, sh.ni bo limit Palmer and Shelley Jr. husband and wife original mortgagors).. to ^street Saving Bank* ?SB. Mortgagee dal^obruary 27< recorded on March 11.2 m Jrument 1099177 and assigned by mesn° ^n,nion,s lo JPMorgan Chaso Bank. National A«^a«'on as assignee as documented by an ass g ment ln Q 9 records, Michigan. mortgage thoro / claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Twc Hundred Sixty-Six and 97/IOO Dollars ($66,266.97). Under the power of safe conta.ned in said mort­ gage and Iho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prern>S05t or some part of them, at pubic vendue, at tho place of holding lhe c-rcuit court w,th;n Barry County, at 1 ;00 PM. on January 15. 2015. 7 Said promises are situated in Township of Carlton, Barry County. M.crrgan, and are described as: A Parcel ol Land m tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North. Range 8 West, Cartton Township, Barry County. M>ch gan described as Commencing at tne Southeast comer of Section 8; thence North 1011.1 feet to Iho place of beginning; thence North 288.9 loot; thence West 226.2 feet; thence Soulh 288 9 feet; thence East 226.2 feet to point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which caso toe redemption penod shall be 30 days from the date of such salo. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of Iho Revised Jud caturo Act of 1961, pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be hold responsible to the person who buys tho property at toe mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: December 18, 2014 For more information, please call FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott Law, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #447432F01 (12-18)(01-08) 77591831 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR WE /IRE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ibD ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORT­ GAGE SALE • Default having been made in the terms and conations of a certain mortgage made by Jason M Harr. A single man and Jennifer L King, A Single Woman, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Countrywide Homo Loans Inc, Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of September, 2003 and record­ ed in the office of toe Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 8th day of September, 2003 tn Document #1112721 ol Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo. at toe date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Five Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Six i 78/100 ($75,956.78). and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of tho power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on tho 15th day ol January, 2015 at 1;00 PM o'clock Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at publ.c auction, to toe highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being the building where too Circuit Court for lhe County of Barry is held), of lhe premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay tho amount due, as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.750% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum of sums which may be paid by tho undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in too promises. Which said premises are described as follows: AU that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located there­ on, situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at the Southeast corner of 'Lot 1, Block 13, Kenfiolds Second Addition; thence South 1 degree 49 minutes West 170 feet; thence North 89 degrees West 149 feet; thence North 1 degree 49 minutes East 170 feet; thence South 89 degrees East 149 foot to beginning with nght of ingress and egress over the following described property until street is extended South, commencing nt the Southeast comer of Lot 1, Block 13. Kenfiolds Second Addition; thence South 89 degrees East 66 feet; thence South 1 degree 49 minutes West 170 feet; thence North 89 degrees West 66 feet* thence North 1 degrees 49 minutes East 170 feet to begin­ ning. Being n part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 3 North, Rango 8 West During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, tho proper­ ty may bo redeemed, except that in the event that tho property is determined to be abandoned pur­ suant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mort­ gagors) will bo held responsible to the person who buys toe property at the foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging th© property during the redemption period. If the sate is set aside tor any reason, too Purchaser at the sale shall be enti­ tled only to a return of too deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Dated 12/18/2014 Green Tree Serving LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO aTBROOK. P.C Attaboy^GrermTree Servicing LLC 700 Tower Drive, stu. 510 Troy M| 48098 (248) 362-2600 GTSD FNMA HarrJa * (12-18X01-08) 7^^ Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Salo THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEM^ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY 'NFORMATJO WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUH POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE A THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AC MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho foreclosing mortgagee, in that event, your damages. If any shall be I m.t cd solely to the return of the bld amount ten dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mad m lhe conditions of a mortgage made by Stacy A Kruger and Edward Led Kruger, husband and w.x. original mortgagors), to First National 0. • America. Mortgagee, dated April 10. 2003. _ recorded on Apo! 24. 2003 in instrument 11027Q J. and assigned by said Mortgagee to C't.Mortgage. Inc as successor In interest by merger .0 ad. AMRO Mortgage Group. Inc. as assignee aS docu­ mented by an assignment, in Bany county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is da.mect to be due at the date hereol lhe sum of Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen and 46/109 Dollars (S71,313.46). Under tho power of safe contained m said mort­ gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage w; l be foreclosed by a safe of the mortgaged pfcm'ses, or somo part of them, at public venduo. at too place of holding tho circuit court witom Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 8. 2015. Said premises arc situated in Village of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, and are SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C., IS described as. Commencing 26 rods West and 18 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ rods 13 1/2 feet South of tho Northeast comer MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT Section 21, Town 4 Norin. Range 7 West, as a PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT place of beginning; thence South 23 rods and 3 feet (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY (or until it strikes tho d.vidmg line lands formerly DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been owned by William J. Mcarthur) thence East 12 rods; made in tho conditions ol a mortgage made by thence North 23 rods and 3 feet: tnence West 12 SHANNON L COADY, MARRIED and CHRISTO­ rods to the place of beginning, except the North 3 PHER L. ROGERS, to BANK OF AMERICA. N.A., rods thereof for Street purposes, a'so except com­ Mortgagee, dated February 6. 2013, and recorded mencing 311 feet West and 310.5 feet South of the on February 14. 2013. in Document No. 2013­ Northeast corner of Section 21; thence South 382 5 001754, and assigned by said mortgagee to feet, thence East 80 foot; thence North 382 5 feet, Nalionstar Mortgage LLC. as assigned. Barry thence West 80 feet to the place of beginning County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage The redemption penod shall be 6 months from there is claimed to be due at the dato hereof the the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ sum of Ono Hundred Forty-One Thousand Seven doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and Seventy-Eight which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days Cents ($141,788.78), including interest at 4.875% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in from toe date of such sale. said mortgage and tho statute in such case made If toe property is sold at foreclosure sale under and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ Chapter 32 of toe Rev.sed Judicature Act of 1961, gage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged pursuant to MCL 600 3278 the borrower will be held premises, or somo part of them, at public vendue. responsible to the person who buys tho property at Al the East doors of tho Barry County Courthouse tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage in Hastings. Michigan at 01.00 PM o'clock, on holder for damaging the property during the January 8. 2015 Said premises are located in Barry redemption period. County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL Dated. December 11.2014 OF LAND IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF For more information, please call: SECTION 12. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. FC X (248) 593-1302 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT Trott & Trott, PC. THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION Attorneys For Servicer 12. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 EAST. ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER. Fife I440842F01 .. . . LINE OF SAID SECTION 578.34 FEET TO THE J 77531543 (12-11)(01-01) PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID EAST AND WEST QUARTER Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale LINE 157.50 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ SHULTZ DRIVE; THENCE NORTH NO DEGREES ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ EAST LINE 273.63 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFRCE AT DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE 157.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 18 MIUTARY DUTY. MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST, 273.63 FEET TO ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may bo THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In AND SUBJECT TO THE EASEMENT DESCRIBED that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ BELOW: EASEMENT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN ed solely to tho return of the bid amount ten­ THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12. dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED the conditions of a mortgage made by Linda M. AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE WEST Emmons, an unmarried woman, original mort­ QUARTER POST OF SAID SECTION 12. TOWN 1 gagors), to Union Federal Bank ol Indianapolis. NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE NORTH 89 Mortgagee, dated March 29. 2005, and recorded on DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST. April 4, 2005 m instrument 1144305. and rerecord­ ALONG THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER LINE ed on December 9, 2005 in instrument 1157408. OF SAID SECTION; 699 81 FEET TO THE PLACE and modified by Affidavit or Order recorded on OF BEGINNING FOR THE FOLLOWING December 9. 2005 in instrument 1157408. and DESCRIBED EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND assigned by mesne assignments lo MidFirst Bank, EGRESS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES; THENCE a Federally Chartered Saving Association as NORTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 SECONDS assignee as documented by an assignment, in EAST 759.11 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01 Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage DEGREES 32 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof the 116 25 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 03 sum of One Hundred Three Thousand Ono MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 875.21 FEET; Hundred Forty-Three and 70/100 Dollars THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 41 ($103,143.70) SECONDS WEST 538.31 FEET; THENCE SOUTH Under lhe power of sale contained in said mort­ 89 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST gage and tho statute in such caso made and pro­ 66 05 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgago will ALSO, AN UNDIVIDED 1 / 5 INTEREST IN THE bo foreclosed by a sale ot the mortgaged premises, FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL; COMMENC­ or somo part of them, at pubi c vendue, at the place ING AT THE WEST QUARTER POST OF SEC­ of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at TION 12 TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. AND 1:00 PM, on January 8. 2015. RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE Said premises are situated in Township of Barry, WEST LINE OF SECTION 12. 1445 FEET FOR Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE Commencing at tho West Quarter post of Seclion 7, CONTINUING NORTH ALONG SAID LINE TO THE Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence Southerly SHORE OF FAIR LAKE. THENCE EASTERLY along the West hno of Section 7. 98.00 feet the ALONG SHORE OF LAKE TO A POINT WHICH IS Southerly hne of tho recorded Plat of "Popular Beach No. 2" as found in Libor 3 of Plats, on Page 50 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 31 in the office of the Register of Deeds lor Barry 12 THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE County. Michigan, thence East along tho Southerly WEST SECTION LINE TO CENTER OF ROAD; Ime ol said Plat of ’Popular Beach No. 2 ‘ 628 79 THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG CENTER feet, to tho point on the West line of Lot 27 in said OF ROAD TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Plat; thence South along the West Imo of said Lol ACCEPTING AND RESERVING THE SOUTH­ 27. 15.50 feet to the Southwest corner of Lot 27 WESTERLY 33 FEET TO BE USED IN COMMON thence South 67 degrees 00 minutes, 00 seconds wn-H OTHER ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS East along tho Southerly ime of said Plat of FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES ONLY. (INTENDING “Popular Beach No. 2’530 00 foot for tno place of TO DESCRIBED THE WEST 50 FEET OF THE beginning. Thence South 67 degrees 00 minutes 00 NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12 LYING seconds East along lhe Southerly I no of said Pfe* SOUTH OF FAIR LAKE AND NORTHERLY OF of ’Popular Beach No 2” 231.00 feet to the CENTER LINE OF EXISTING ROAD. SHULTZ Southeast coiner of Lot 41 of said Plat of ’Poouhr DRIVE) The redemption period shall bo 6 months Beach No."; thence South along the westerly nnh from toe date of such safe unless determined abanOf-way of Spraquo Road 220.00 feet; thence North Xd in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 67 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds Wust paralfei tn a in which caso tho redemption period toe Southerly Ime of tho Plat ol "Popular Bvarh shall be 1 'month from toe dato of such safe, or as 2“ 231 00 feel; thence North 220.00 feet to 7h place ol beginning. ce: 10 ,hu m MCL 600 3241a only. 15 days from lhe MCL 600 3241a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above Tho redemption period shall be 6 month'- fm referenced property is sold at a foreclosure safe tho date of such sale, unless determined abA? nX? rhnoter 600 of the M chigan Compiled Laws, doned in accordance with MCLA 6003041-; “ MCL 600 3279. will bo hold which case the redemption period shall ,n unde'^s X person «h0 bu»5 ,h° p,opc'ty al from the date of such sale. 30 IhXXo'o foreclosure sale o> to tho mortgage If toe property is sold at foreclosure sat« < Lold™ (O< damagmg the properly duong tho Chapter 32 of Ihc Revised Jud caturn Act nf h0 da° neriod If Iho safe IS sot aside lor any pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower willb redempt o po at 5a!e shall bo entitled respons ble to the person who buys tno «,* hc,d X5 to a -etuXl X deposit paid The purchase. Iho mortgago foreclosure safe or to tha OfX)rty a| holder for damaging the property d1T?t9n'JQ n no further recourse agamst tho redempt.on penod y dur‘n9 the shall have Mortgaqeo. or too Mortgagees Mortgagor, th • Dated' December 11, 2014 °],OJn°y\/A<-sfenoe Schneiderman & Sherman. For more information, please call* PC 2MM Resiarch Drive. Suite 300 Farmington FCS (248) 593-1304 hSs KbNM 002794 FHLMC (11-27)02^8) Trott & Trott. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farm ngton Hills, Mxh.gan 43334-5400 File #442882F02 (12-11X01-01) SYNOPSIS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting December 10, 2014 Supervisor J. Stonobumer called too meeting to order at 6.35 p m. Present: Clerk DeVries, Supervisor Stonobumer, Trustee Goobcl. Trustee Behrens & Treasurer McGuire Also present wore 8 guests. Agenda and Minutes worn approved Commissioner's report Public comments, if any. wore rece.ved. Parks, Fire & Pohce Department reports were pincod on filo Supervisor, Treasurer, Trustees and Clerk’s Report’s were received. Approved 2 appointments to too Board of Review Approved Board of Review training Approved cashing our 6 CD’s to cover expenses Approved paying bills Approved Snow Plowing bid Approved proposed ordinance amendments Public comments and Board comments, if any, were received. Meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Submitted by: Ted DeVries, Clerk Attested to by: 77591599 Jim Stonobumer, Supervisor �Saxon wrestlers win two at Ionia on season’s first night Maple Valley’s Wyatt Baird works to turn Bath’s Ryan Ruiter during their 135-pound match Wednesday at the Lions’ home Tri to open the season. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Nine Lions team up for win over Bath by Brett Bremer Sports Editor 'Hie Lions got one win and weren’t far from a second. Not too shabby for an opening night with on!} nine guys for the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team. Maple Valley scored a 48-36 victor) over Bath to kick things off at its tri at Maple Valley High School Wednesday. Haslett then knocked off the Lions 39-30 to end the evening. “Wc are starting the season with only nine kids, but they are all wrestling just great,” said Lion coach Tony Wawiernia. “Wc were surprised on how well they were wrestling tonight as no one backed down from anyone They all improved so much from last year. Our seniors really stepped up and showed great leadership tonight." Of the nine Lions, five scored five wins. Senior Kodee Crouch at 130 pounds joined Lion teammates Wyatt Baird (135 pounds), Franklin Ulrich (152), Jason Bassett (160), Bryce Bignail (171), Austin Creller (215) and Holden Creller (285) in scoring pins in lhe win over Bath. Nathan Baird also picked up six points for the Maple Valley team with a forfeit win at 119 pounds. Crouch and Wyatt Baird won by forfeit in the dual with Haslettt. Nathan Baird, Ulrich, and Austin Creller scored pins in their match­ es against the Vikings. Overall we were super proud of our team tonight and are expecting a better season now. looking at our freshman after their first matches,” Wawiemia said. Wyatt Baird, Bignail and Ulrich are the three freshmen in the Lion line-up to start the year. The Lions were scheduled to open the Greater Lansing Activities Conference season at home against Perry Wednesday and will be back in action Saturday as they host their annual Jesse Snow Memorial Tournament. State News Roundup Bills should job opportunities for parolees Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday signed legisla­ tion to help better connect parolees with employment prospects, reducing the chance they will return to prison. “Finding employment is a key to successful re-entry into the community following incar­ ceration.” Snyder said. “It helps parolees become productive members of society and it saves taxpayers money.” The bills, sponsored by state representa­ tives Klint Kesto. John Walsh and Harvey Santana, remove barriers to employment for parolees by requiring the Michigan Department of Corrections to provide parolees w ith “certificates of employability’’ detailing completed educational programs, conduct history and work record. The bills also ensure that a record of incarceration can­ not be used to establish lack of moral charac­ ter during the job licensing process and pro­ tect employers from possible lawsuits based on their decision to hire an ex-olTender. For more information on legislation, visit legislature.michigan.gov. Federal funding 13609160 in 12 cities Gov. Rick Snyder today announced that More than $75 million in federal funding will be divided among 12 cities, including Detroit, to combat blight and continue driving Michigan’s economic revitalization. The program, proposed by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, is funded under the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Hardest Hit Fund program. In October the U.S. Treasury approved MSHDA’s reallocation of $75 million to its blight elimination program. The communities are: • Detroit. $50 million ($47.4 million in sec­ ond-round funding combined with $2.6 mil­ lion in reserves from the first round) • Lansing. $6 million • Jackson. $5.5 million • Highland Park. S5 million • Inkster. $2.25 million • Ecorse, $2.19 million • Muskegon Heights, $1.8 million • River Rouge. $1.3 million • Port Huron. $1 million • Hamtramck. $952,000 • Ironwood. $675,000 • Adrian. $375,000 “This partnership demonstrates a commit­ ment to revitalizing our cities and to address­ ing the damaging effects caused by vacant and blighted properties,” said U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Sarah Bloom Raskin in a press release issued Tuesday. “Removing blighted properties is an important step in sta­ bilizing neighborhoods, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to assist hardest hit communities around the nation." . The eligible cities were chosen by MSHDA based on an evaluation system that included residential housing vacancy rates. Each blight partner must spend 25 percent of all funds in the first six months, 70 percent of funds within 12 months, and 100 percent within 18 months. U.S. Treasury requirements state that any remaining funds as of Dec. 31. 2017, must be returned to that office. Michigan’s new $75 million anti-blight funding comes from the $498 million the state was allocated in 2010 as part of the Hardest Hit Fund program, designed to help home­ owners in states hardest hit by the housing crisis. Food policy council merged with department of ag An executive order signed by the governor Friday is expected to enhance the effective­ ness of initiatives to ensure food safety and increase the economic impact of Michigan’s food and agriculture industry. ■ The order abolishes the Michigan Food Policy Council and consolidates its responsi­ bilities within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. It allows the department to work closer with academic, government, nonprofit and private organiza­ The Saxons’ Jason Slaughter (top) battles an opponent from Edwardsburg during his run to the 152-pound championship Saturday at the Allegan SW Classic at Allegan High School. The Saxon varsity wrestling team opened its season by winning a pair of duals Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ionia High School, knocking off the host Bulldogs as well as lhe Charlotte Orioles. Hastings defeated Charlotte 42-37 and Ionia 54-22. Quinton Ellison (103 pounds), Jeremiah Shaffer (140), Jason Slaughter (171), Derek High (160), Patrick Murphy (189) and Raiden Maclcod (285) won two matches each for the Saxons. Zach Mesecar (119), Justice Lamance (130). Billy Smith (135), Chase Rcascr (152) and Tyler Youngs (215) each took one victory'. Things were tougher Saturday al the Allegan SW Classic. Hastings finished eighth in a field of 23 teams. Niles edged Hudson for the day’s championship, 187 to 186. Allegan was third with 170 points. Hastings finished the day with 93.5 points thanks to five guys finishing in lhe top seven in their weight class. “The competition was excellent for lhe first tournament of the year,” said Hastings head coach Mike Goggins. “There were some very good teams in front of us, but some good ones behind us as well.” The Saxons finished a point ahead of Byron Center, and just a few points ahead of Grand Haven and Hesperia for that eighth spot. Slaughter pinned his way through the 152pound weight class, winning the Saxons lone championship. The run included a victory over a wrestler who was a Division 4 state runner-up last March. Murphy placed third at 189 pounds, Macleod fourth al 285 and Shaffer at 140 and Alex Traistcr at 215 each placed seventh. Goggins said Youngs also wrestled very well in his first real varsity test. He went 3-1 and placed ninth al 189 pounds. BOWLING SCORES tions to better implement the council’s recom­ mendations. • Established in 2rib5ithc Michigan Food Policy Council was tasked with enhancing the state’s food and agriculture industry. Its rec­ ommendations have helped strengthen the industry and the state’s economy, while bring­ ing together key stakeholders to ensure that Michiganders have access to an abundant, healthy food supply. 'l he full text of the executive order is avail­ able al www.michigan.gov/snydcr. More than 1,800 seat belt citations issued during fall campaign Officers from more than 150 local police departments, sheriff’s offices and the Michigan State Police issued 1,814 seal belt and child-restraint citations during the Click It Or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaien Oct. 27 to Nov. 9. Ofticers from local, county and state agen­ cies conduct seat belt enforcement zones to remind motorists that seat belts are your best and primary defense in the event of a crash," said Michael L. Prince, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. “These efforts are about saving lives and preventing injuries." For the first time since 2009, seat belt use in Michigan increased slightly this year, from 93 percent to 93.3 percent. During the two-wcek effort, officers also issued 512 citations for speeding. 319 for dnvmg with a suspended license, 258 for rcdight running and 445 citations to uninsured motoHsu. Officers arrested 119 fugitives and - others for misdemeanors. Of lhe 180 arrests for drunk driving 23 had a blood alcol>olcontenlof.l7pcr^1110,.|lii;hcr. According to preliminary reports, there O„ Sr‘Vraffic Cities Oct. 31 to Nov. I. c 01 ,hos<-‘ involved alcohol and two drivn>0’ Wearing seat belts. There were 13 Hies during the same period in 2013. with f l?n’C enf°rcement effort was paid lor by onspra lrafr,c safciy funds coord,nalcd Tuesday Trios X-Women 43.5-20.5; Team Turkey 40-24; Shirlee’s Grands 39-25; Sue’s Team 32-32; 2 Guys and a Lady 32-32; AnimalHouse 29.5­ 34.5; Mexican Connexion 28-36; Look Insurance 28-36; Moore Cubed 25-39; Coleman Agency 23-41. High Ganic - Derrick M. 255; Derek 246; Emily 200. High Series - Derek 668; Derrick M. 631; Shirlcc V. 553. Wednesday Mixed Boniface Construction 42-18; Court Side 36-24; Huvcr’s Auto Recycling 33.5-26.5; Brush Works Painting 31.5-28.5; Eye & ENT 29-31. Good Ganics and Series Women - E. Ulrich 172; C. Upright 115; F. Smith 174­ 474; S. Beebe 167; D. Huver 174-476; N. Potter 148-418; J. Rice 192-502; T. Christopher 170. Good Games and Scries Men - J. Miller 211-501; H. Bow man 235-645. 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They t«x>k a big step towards making that dream a reality by knocking oft Leslie 43-41 in the league opener at Maple Valley High Schoo) Friday. Lion senior guard Andrew Brighton blocked a Blackhawk jump shot on the wing w ith a minute and a half remaining in the con test, with lhe score knotted at 41-41. Senior forward Beau Johnson leapt towards the side­ line to keep the ball inbounds, and lhe Lions quickly got the ball ahead to Felix CollierPena who got a lay-up to roll in despite a hard ioul from behind by Leslie’s Joey Crow. Collier-Pena was unable to convert the three-point play, and the Lions missed the front end of a one-and-one at the free throw line three times dow n lhe stretch bur managed to hold on for the two-point w in. "At Dansville, we struggled on the rebounding end.” said Ewing. "We were rebounding way too far underneath lhe bas­ ket. We went through Wednesday and Thursday and had lhe toughest practices we’ve had all year. We worked a lol on rebounding and how to fundamentally rebound. We knew if we put Seth (Gurd) and ’Felix (Collier-Pena) in there they would rebound for us. Felix has really stepped up over the last week here, got more aggressive and we’re really enjoying watching him. That's why he got a starting spot today. He came out to play and he played really well. I’m very proud about our bigs, our bigs play ed phenomenal today, which we knew they'd have to." Gurd finished with 11 rebounds. Collier- ........ kne* if he looches il go,nf f him tnd make him throw |(n(. .. T io be.u ' !'n'"P h. I, aKhel.eelH.nvl,,,,." <> have a b . । , .w (| p • we go deep on out bigs Wc k" ' AMon(ROUlk had four (fouls) and Jo <• entonj |lad ” c\till went right down the line vvh^ ’W and fouled him and lhcI!,,,s » orie.our ajl(| bigs •J-onc instead of the two poinrThe Lions also got mo sUfnc c trouble because of a cOl,P c 1 Hegal scre’c| lhe first half. Maple Valley led l2.3 J quarter, and pushed L o as many as 11 P Patton found sonic hicm the Sccond ter and the Blackhawks pulled n|lcad J? j the half, then pushed their cad Io as ni;inv six points in the third qu. rter as gUard Pearsall did a nice job of attacking the basket He finished w ith 11 l*>‘nt5- Coring nine in the Maple Valley sophomore guard Jacob Brighton looks to get a pass around Leslie’s Camden Austin in the lane Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Pena had six. Die Lions also got six boards from center Payton Rourke, seven from Johnson and nine from Brighton. Brighton also had a team-high 13 points. Collier-Pena had eight points and Rourke seven. The* Lions had 17 offensive rebounds as a team, and that helped them build an early 10­ 0 lead and lo claw back in lhe ball game alter the Blackhawks pulled ahead by as many as six points in the second hall. third quarter. . Ewing was also very pjcascd with Johnson's defense. He uused Crow around screens all night long and managed to hold him scoreless. The Lion coach called Crow the Blackhawks' top player, and said lhe Blackhawks were picked by nuny |o finjsh atop the conference standings this season -I told them the practices Wc had on Wednesday and Thursday, those twlgher prnc. tice.s. those are going to be the kind of prac­ tices you've got to have everylo abJe to win (the league),” said Ewing. The Lions are 1-0 in the GLAC and 1-1 overall- Maple Valley's Brock Weiler (20) pushes ahead with the basketball as Leslie's Zac Latter (right) and Dylan Patton (left) try to slow him down during Friday night’s GLAC contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trinity Christian a great fit for TK’s Staobridge by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Through three season Trinity Christian College head coach Reggie Chapple had never successfully recruited anyone over 5 feet 11 inches tall for the Troll Women’s Basketball Program. That alt changed Tuesday. Thornapple Kellogg senior forward Jenna Shoobridge signed her National Letter of Inteni in front of teammates, family, friends, coach Chapple andThomapple Kellogg varsi­ ty girls’ basketball coach Jessee Bays in the Thomapple Kellogg High School office Tuesday before her team’s contest w ith Gull Lake. ' “Since I’ve been at Trinity we’ve been very small.” Chapple said. "Jenna is lhe first 6-foot athlete who wc will have in our program. That makes a difference. Our conference is a very competitive conference and sometimes we’re just outmatched, outsized by bigger oppo­ nents. Being able to bring Jenna in also helps that. "She also has some versatility as well. She can guard in the post and she can guard on the wing as well, so it’s just a very good fit. not only for basketball.” Shoobridge got along great with the Trolls during her visit to the college in Palos Heights, Ill,She was hoping to find a college not too close to home, but not too far as well. Being just south west of Chicago was a per­ fect fit there. Bays worked with her to find a school where she could play ball but also fit with her desire to be a special education major. "Trinity is known for its special education program. That was one of the key things,” Shoobridge said. “It’s not just about the sports, they’re strong in their academics as well. “Throughout the process coach Chapple has been really active in communicating with Thornapple Kellogg senior Jenna Shoobridge (seated center) is surrounded by her teammates as Trinity College Womens Basketball coach Reggie Chapple snaps a photo prior to Shoobridge signing her National Letter of Intent to join Chapple s pro­ gram Tuesday (Dec. 9) at Thornapple Kellogg High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) me and that communication is really ”ood. Every thing just kind of fit in well with Trinity. Other colleges that I visited it didn’t click as well as Trinity did." Shoobridge is starting her senior season with the Trojan varsity, her second varsity­ season. She said she started playing ball as an "awkward, lanky” fifth grader, who was asked to give il a try mostly because of her height. "I did one season with our scluxd’s basket­ ball program and then 1 did Courthouse with a dad of one of my friends here al school. From there I was in to lhe seventh grade pro<»ram for TK.” Shoobridge Mid. ‘ she never participated in A AU ball, instead playing in a tew Gus Muckers throughout the summers, participating in the Trojans’ sum- mer camps and helping run the youth camps at TK. It wasn’t until the end of her junior sea­ son that she seriously started thinking about playing college basketball. .After that practices got at little more focused. She went from shooting around for fun to getting in a set number of shots a day after school with a coach, focusmg on ball­ handling skills and conditioning. Her ball handling skills and quickness make her different from the typical 6-foot post-player. "Jenna I think w ill fit well.” coach Chapple said. “I’m a very defensive minded coach and she definitely excels on the defensive end. That’s going to be very exciting to lx* able to see her play in our defense. The defense we play is similar to the defense she’s already used to so she’s very comfortable with some of those defenses that we’re playing.” Shoobridge also played two years of varsi­ ty volleyball at TK. and was a soccer player tis well in her freshman and sophomore sea­ sons. Fite Trojan varsity basketball team was 1 -2 heading into its Friday night match-up w ith Forest Hills Eastern. Shoobridge’is looking forward to the rest of her senior season, and being a leader for the program. "This is my third year being a captain for basketball, but this year it’s more about what kind of legacy am I going to leave through the other players. Sydney Krol was an amazing leader for me and I w ant to be able to be that kind of leader for the people coming behind me as well." Shoobridge said she learned from Krol that being a leader isn’t about being the top scorer or the best ball-handler. “You lead by example, by partnering up with your teammates and working alongside them." Shoobridge said. “(Krol) is one of (he strongest people 1 know, both mentally and physically. That mental toughness is one thing that I really want to be able to pass on that I got from her.” Kroll graduated from TK last spring. DK boys drop first two in KVA play by Brett Bremer Sports Editor One big -shot wiped out Delton Kellogg’s one big run Friday night. Constantine pulled out a 52-47 overtime victory over the visiting Panthers to open the Kalamazoo Valley Association season. The Falcons led by anywhere from three to eight points for much of the evening, until the Panthers rallied in the fourth quarter. They were down seven with six minutes to go and tied the ball game up over the course of the next two minutes. Landon Grizzle knocked down a pair of foul shots, part of his team leading 14 points, to put Delton Kellogg up three with 12 seconds left. -In the harried last 12 seconds we kept it out of their best players’ hands, but they had a kid by the name of Tyler Shank who, hit a three at the buzzer from about 25 feel, said Delton Kellogg head coach Paul The fame went to overtime tied 43-43. Grizzle picked up his filth foul in the opening minute of the extra session. The Falcons wound up outscoring the Panthen 9-4 in the extra tour minutes. “Ihat made them feel real good and it was tough on us. especially when Landon fouled out in (hat overtime.” Blacken said. “That was a great game, bin it ended up not going our way.” . 1 he Panther coach was happy to see a few guys step up their scoring. Eddie Jones, a sophomore guard, came off the bench to put in 12 point and Lucas Hansen added eight. Delton also got six points from Noah Leinaar. Constantine was led by its three returning seniors. Joey Steiner had 16 pointy. Perry While 12 and Cody Ley eight. Delton Kellogg is now 0-3 overall and 0-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Asscx’iation. The Panthers lost their second K VA game 52-44 at Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday. An 18-4 surge by the Comets in lhe second quarter dtd in the Panthers, who trailed 28-15 at the halt alter that. The Panthers did rally to gel the came as close as four points in the fourth quarter. Grizzle had 14 points and six rebounds to lead Delton, scoring nine of those points in the fourth quarter. Leinaar fouled out late in the fourth quarter on a critical call in the ballgame. He attacked the basket with four fouls and made his lay­ up, that would have cut lhe lead down to three points with a possible chance to make it two with a foul shot if the whistle would have gone his way, but hc was called for a charge Tlie Comets still led by five and the Panthers lost their point guard to his fifth foul. Leinaar finished the night with ten points. Delton also got sjx points and six rebounds from Gary Egelkraut and six from Hansen. Kalamazoo Christian got 16 points from Kevin Wunderly and 12 from Alex Visser Wunder!) knocked down four three pointers despite some solid defense on him hv Leighton Tobias. 5 The Comets were I Lof-20 from the free throw line. Blacken said hc felt like his guys were attacking the basket as much as the Comets, but the Panthers shot jUM fiVc fouJ shots all night going 3-of 5. 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The Saxons were 12-of-l4 al the tree throw line in the fourth quarter. Coltson had eight of his game-high 19 points tn the period, and Aaron Bronson scored seven of his nine points tn the fourth quarter. Bronson was a perfect 5-of-5 from the free throw line. Joe Parks led Lakewood to make things interesting in the second halt. Hastings ran out to a 15 8 first quarter lead and still led 25­ 18 al lhe half. Parks led Lakewood with 16 points. scoring all 16 in rhe second half. Hc had JI points in the third quarter. A three by teammate Kyle Willette accounted for I-ikcwixxl's only other points of the third period. The Vikings w hittled the Saxon lead down to 35-32 heading into the fourth quarter. Hastings also got 15 points from Peter Beck in lhe ballgame and nine from Alex McMahon. Willette and KJ Cummings finished with 13 punts apiece for the Vikings. The Saxons are 2-1 after lhe win. They suffered their first loss of the season Friday at Lowell. 77-53. Saxon head coach Steve Storrs said his team had trouble containing one of lhe area s best players. Malt Beachlcr. The Red Arrow star poured in 44 points. Hc was 9-of-14 from behind lhe three-point line. Hastings trailed by 16 points at the half, and had the lead down lo ten in the fourth quarter. Beachlcr added four more threes the rest of lhe way to secure lhe victory for lhe Red Arrows though. for Saxons seals win at LHS Lakewood senior forward Jacob Rickerd (left) fights to get around Saxon junior Alex McMahon during Tuesday night’s non-conference contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) McMahon had 13 points and three assists for Ihc Saxons. Beck chipped in ten points and seven rebounds. Bronson added 12 points. Lee Stowe and Cole Harden had ihree assists each for Hastings The Saxons are back in action tonight (Dec. 18) at Belding. Hastings’ Clay Coltson races in for a lay-up during his team’s non-conference win at Lakewood High School Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Saxon point guard Aaron Bronson puts a shot up as he collides with Lakewood’s Ben Dillon during Tuesday’s non-conference contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Switch from cheer to volleyball works out well for DK’s Ferris » by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There aren’t too many cheerleaders over six feet tall. They W’ould be tough for their teammates to loss around, and if they were to be a base their reach typically would be a bit above the rest of their feammates. * Everything has turned out all right for Delton Kellogg senior Faith Ferris though. She recently signed her National Leiter of Intent to join the Cedarville (Ohio) University Women’s Volleyball program. Fems said she was really into cheerleading, but in sixth grade her family got an exchange­ student - Raissa Mendonca. Mendonca helped the Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball team lo its first every Kalamazoo Valley Association championship that fall. Ferris spent that fall in the gym. "I was shagging bails for (Delton head coach Jack Magelssen) and getting to help with drills. 1 really liked playing w ith him and that’s pretty much when I fell in love with volleyball.” Ferris said. “It was because of Raissa.” Delton Kellogg’s varsity volleyball pro­ gram won another KVA title in 2009 and went on to the Class B Slate Final. Ferris started playing club ball that year, in seventh grade. “I wasn’t very good.” she said. "We were scared I would even make a team. I made the lowest regional team possible and from then on every single year I’ve gone up a level in the teams. This year I’m on the highest team possible in my (Dead Frogs Far Out) club, which for lhe last four years has been the best team in Michigan which is really exciting.” She said her club team won a state title in eighth grade, placed third tn the slate her freshman year, and third at nationals last year vVhcn she was named a 2014 AAU All­ American in the 18 & Under Club Division. Ferris played basketball as well through ninth grade, and this spring will mark her fourth season of varsity track and field. She was-a member of the Delton varsity volleyball team during all four years of high school. “For two years 1 got to play for (Magelssen), which was really exciting. Being a freshman on varsity was really hard. It was a big awakening. My freshman year we were third in the state. I got to play with Dri (Culbert) and all these other great volleyball players, which was amazing to start out.” She said her biggest challenge over the years has been slowing the game dow n in her mind, thinking quickly and just reacting from her position in the middle of the net. She feels like she’s continued to improve on that throughout the years and will continue to. Cedarville was a near perfect fit for Ferris. The volleyball team has won consecutive conference titles. She can get a degree in busi­ ness marketing, and she is excited that every ­ one at the Christian college also is required to work towards a Bible minor. Delton Kellogg senior Faith Ferris (seated center) is joined by Delton Kellogg varsity volleyball coach Alex Culbert (left) Dead Frogs Far Out coordinator Karyn Furlong and Dead Frogs Far Out 18 National coach Joe Steenhuysen (back) as she signs her National Letter of Intent to join the Cedarville University Women’s Volleyball program at Delton Kellogg High School 1 he only thing missing is a football team. “Football is a really big thing in my fami­ ly. said Faith, the daughter of former Delton Kellogg(High School and Central Michigan University lootball player Rollie Ferris. “My MUGS dad went DI football. Football and wrestling are really two big things, but that was honest­ ly the one thing about Cedarville, the only­ negative I was like ‘oh. dam it,’ but other than that 1 loved everything." She said that she asked some of the current Cedarville players and they told her there was plenty of football going on al nearby univer­ sities. STATIONARY CALENDARS Also Available Frames �Ths Hastings Banner • Thursday. December 18, 2014 - Pd«° 15 - to d Panthers once at Caledonia hx Breit Bremer u i the vikinr U Editor Leitch preaches and so far , ^>SKC.,UU1CI1C<. iz*lKc\%oou s V’lFi ii\ <• • .»• i the 2014-15 sown hv V k’'"" "P'" in. i ,7 0,1 -v coring victories over • l^onv.lle and lx,11(ln- Kd|ogr CVcn*ng’s Caledonia Quad Inc vikings topped Hudsomtile 55 15 and ‘Ol owcd that up with a 55-24 win oxer Delton Kellogg, a team the Vikincs could sec at the Division 3 Rcnion.il Tournament they re hosting al the end of the season if as k°lh teams expect this year 'e worked positioning a little better tonight (than 1 expected I and the guys were good listening tonight and a lol of them went xx uh good patience." Veitch said. “They didn t force things and I think that was our key tonight. We were patient, we didn’t force things and that’s huge. pint’s all 1 preach lo them, patience, posi­ tioning and technique. That will overtake everything. I preach it every day to them. Be patient, stay with your best. We practice stuff in the practice room, but w c slay w ith our best in the match until we ow n something.’’ Freshman Lane Allen exemplified the approach for the Vikings in their dual with Delton Kellogg. Allen pinned Delton Kellogg’s Brogan Smith, a regional qualifier last year. 51 seconds into lhe second period of their 145-pound match. Tlie two guys battled through a scoreless first period. Allen scored a quick escape in the second period, then took Smith down and pul him to his back. “That xvas a huge match,’’ said Veitch. "He was one too, I’m screaming ’patience’, ’stay with your best', ’no chance stuff’ and that’s what he did and he ended up pinning him." Allen was one of four Vikings to score pins in each of their two matches, joining 171pounder Cash Thompson, 189-pounder David McCarren and 285-pounder Gabe Bowen in scoring two pins each. John Jackson al 112 pounds and Austin Kietzman al 135 also had pins in the win oxer Delton Kellogg while Max Charles al 140 scored a major decision and Domonick Solomon at 130 pounds pulled out an 8-6 decision against the Panthers’ Lane Hornister. Jon Maag at 119 pounds and Cole Jackson at 103 each won by' forfeit against Delton Kellogg. The Panthers got all their points from pins • Delton Kellogg's Wyatt Mast (top) closes in on a Connor Frizzell during the third period ol their 160-pound m edema High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) at 130 by Trent Aukcnnan. 152 by Jacob Reed. 160 by Wyatl Mast and 215 by Tyden Ferris. “I’ve got to take my hat off to Lakewood." said Delton Kellogg head coach Dan Phillips. "Thai’s a lough team, They are gritty. They arc tough. I told the boys. I said that is the team we need lo look to because that’s where xve want to be. and you know Lakewood is always tough. Tough every year. They run a great program." Delton Kellogg was 1-1 on the evening, knocking off Caledonia 33-30 to kick things oft. The host Scots were also 1-1. topping Hudsonville in their second match 43-30. "Wc said our goal coming in Was lo end up 2-0." Phillips said. “We only accomplished half of it. I w as really pleased with our effort, especially against Caledonia. But we are a pretty young team with a lot of underclass­ men. a lot of kids who have never wrestled varsity before. This is their first taste of varsi-. ly. so that’s always a big deal. That’s always an eye-opener for a lot of them. But overall I thought we had a good performance, respectable, but al the same time we’ve got a lot of room to improve as well.’’ Mast. Reed and Aukcnnan each won twice for Delton during the quad. Mast had a big pin at 160 pounds against Caledonia’s Seth Yonker in their match. That victory- extended Delton Kellogg’s lead io 33-15. which was just enough as Ferris fought off state qualifier Zane Gorby in the 285-pound match to pre­ serve his team’s thrcc-point win. Aukerman won by forfeit against the Scots, and Delton also got six points thanks to pins by Andrew Kapteyn al 125 pounds, Lane Homisterat 135 and Reed at 152 in the win. Jacob Bcvcr scored lhe Panthers’ lone deci­ sion of the night, topping Caledonia’s Grant Cook 11-9 in the 112-pound match. Maag al 112 pounds and Luke Trump at 215 pounds added pins for the Vikings in their victory over the Hudsonville Eagles. Barak Leonard at 152 pounds and Connor Frizzell at 160 each pulled out close decisions. Kietzman found himself in a battle with the Eagles’ Kolby Kcmpker after giving up five points late in lhe third period, but pulled out an 8-6 win at 140 pounds. Lakewood also got a 16-6 major decision from Cole Jackson in the opener at 103 pounds “We’ve got some work to do. but we made some progress in some areas that 1 didn’t think we had.’’ Veitch said. — waKov Dellon Kellogg’s Tyden Ferris (back) battles to try and keep control against Caledonia’s Zane Gorby during the third period of their 215-pound bout Wednesday at Caledonia High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Valley coach TK wins for second time, tops Hopkins girls by 21 pleased with first invitational It was a fourth place finish out of five Division 4 teams for the Maple Valley varsi­ ty competitive cheer team at Saturday’s CCC2\M Scholarship Invitational at lumsing Waverly. Lion head coach Sarah Huisscn called it a fantastic start to the year. Michigan Center xvas tops among the day’s Division 4 competitors, scoring a 681.64. Napoleon was second with a 630.40. fol­ lowed by St. Catherine of Siena Academy 601.40, Maple Valley 566.60 and PewamoWestphalia 443.72. P-W didn’t compete in round three after putting together the best score in'each of lhe first two rounds. The Pirates’ round one score of 229.4 xvas the fourth best among the 14 teams competing during the day and their round two score of 214.32 xvas the third best of the day. The Lions scored a 197.3 in round one. a 155.40 in round two and a 221.9 in round three. Their round one score was among the ten best of the day. DeWitt had the best score of the day in all ihree rounds and was the best Division 2 team competing. The Panthers scored a 235.8 in round one, a 225.14 in round two and a 306.2 in round three. Brighton won the Division 1 title with a score of 746.46 and Lansing Catholic Central was tops in D3 with a total score of 703.22. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. T he Trojans built a lead early and turned it into a huge lead late to improve to 2-3 overall this season Tuesday night. Thomapple Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basket­ ball team lopped Hopkins 45-24 at Hopkins High School. The Trojans opened up a 21-10 lead in lhe first half, and eventually added a 16-6 fourth quarter run lo put away lhe Vikings. Hana Alverson led the Trojans with 12 points, six rebounds and four steals. Brandi Weslow had a big night too, tallying 11 (joints to go with seven rebounds and three steals. Weslow was 8-of-10al lhe free throw line. The Trojan team also got six points, seven rebounds and three steals from Holly Hall off the bench. TK closes out its pre-holiday schedule at home against Byron Center Friday. The Trojans suffered their third loss of lhe TK was led by Weslow w ho had 14 points and four rebounds. Bays xvas also very' pleased with the per­ formance of Makayla King. She had five points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Four of her seven rebounds came on the offensive end. Forest Hills Eastern'got 15 points from Kalecse Jefferies and 11 from Geonna Jefferies season Friday. 41-31 to visiting Forest Hills Eastern. 'The Hawks outscored the Trojans 13-4 in lhe opening quarter and led by 14 by lhe start of lhe fourth quarter. TK head coach Jessee Bays said his girls turned up the defensive pressure in the fourth quarter to hold FHE to four points, but didn’t find the bucket enough themselves to pull all the way back into lhe ballgame. Lesfe keeps Lron todies from their first league win by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For about a quarter and a quarter of a quar­ ter the Lions had everything under control. Then things got a little out of control. Maple Valley s varsity girls’ basketball team is 2-3 overall, but fell to 0-2 in (he Greater Lansing Activities Conference (GLAC) with a 51-33 loss to visiting Leslie Friday. The Lions had an eight-point lead at one point in the first half, but the Blackhawks ral­ lied to lake a 29-23 lead by the half. Leslie senior guard Ashley Medcoff hit her fifth three-pointer of the night to push her team’s lead quickly up to nine points, and then senior forward Emily Hanson made it a double-digit lead by knocking down a free throw two and a half minutes into the second half. "Wc were patient and slowed everything down,’’ Lion head coach Landon Wilkes said of the good start for his girls. “We let the game come to us. We didn't force a lot of issues. T hen, they made .some switches, did a few different things and our anxiety got way up. We started to make some very careless mistakes and that kind of xvas the turning poinl in Ihc ball game. We have got lo leant to adapt to those things when we see them.” By “we" need to leant to adapt. Wilkes not only meant his girls but his coaching staff as well. Ihc changes the Blackhawks made were mostly on lhe defensive side "T hey .started pressing us a little bit more, jumping up in our lace and pushing us away from the basket more in the second half and right before halftime.” said Wilkes. “We’ve gol lo break that press and then once wc break the press wc have lo sit. stay composed and do Ihc little things.” Mcdcofi led Leslie for the night with 15 points. Annie Davis added ten (Joints, Hunter Fcdvvva had nine and Josie Burlison eight. Ihc Lions got 12 points from senior forvv aid Olivia Ricketts and nine from junior for- Uon junior guard Emily Morris looks to move the basketball as she’s guarded by Leslie’s Hunter Fedewa on the wing dur­ ing lhe second half Friday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ward Pay ton Schrader. The Lions' struggles to gel into the offense and lhe Blackhuwks abil­ ity lo keep the Lions from gelling (he ball inside when they did get it across halt-court limited those two in the second hall. Schrader had all nine of her points in the first half, and Ricketts had just lour in the second half lane during Friday night s GLAC contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The 1 ions also got six points from Erica “er knocked oft rhe xisihng in non-confeicnee action tuesday. D . after w"ngoutloa22-21c«ii»>hcopenlngquar. Ricketts had seven points tor the Lions and Terra Hall added live. fen different play cis scored for Homer, with Alyssa Boyd leading the way with ten points. Bailey Manis had nine and Karley Nevins eight points. Homer improves to 3-1 overall with the win. Maple Valley returns to action at home Friday against Perry. �Page 16 - Thursday. December 18,2014 - Tho Hastings Banner B B ■ Vikings get running game going to top Hastings ____ Hastings’ Emma Morawski fires a short jump shot over Lakewood’s Kate Richmond Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood junior point guard Emily Barker showed off one of the skills that earned her a spot as a catcher on the varsity softball team on lhe basketball court at Hastings High School Tuesday. Barker fired an overhand pass halt the length of the court to teammate Marnnda Barton, who in turn fed it up to Marie A jump ball is whistled as Lakewood s Karly Morris (bottom) and Hastings’ Sarah Sixberry battle for a rebound during Tuesday night’s non-conference contest at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Hendrickson for a lay-up that put the Lakewood varsity girls’ basketball team in front of Hastings by 15 points with a little over three minutes to play. The Vikings went on a 40-22 non-confer­ ence victory' over the Saxons, upping their Lakewood starts GLAC play with win after rough opener by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings got beat by 25 points Tuesday (Dec. 9). They didn’t want that to happen again. Lakewood’s varsity boys’ basketball team scored a 55-36 victory at Perry to open die Greater Lansing Activities Conference season Friday night. The Vikings opened the season with a 65­ 40 loss at Charlotte, and Lakewood head coach Wayne Piercefield said that was the fuel the Vikings' fire during two great nights of practice and Friday night’s match-up with the Ramblers. “We had a great last two nights of prac­ tice.” Piercefield said. “The loss on Tuesday, it can turn into a good thing if we can keep it as a motivator. The last two days of practice we used it as a motivator and the guys found another gear in practice. We’ve got to remember that feeling from IXiesday night and bring the intensity to practice every' night.” The Vikings were better at just about everything Friday than they were Tuesday. They put up goals to hold the Ramblers under 50 points and to turn the ball over less than ten times. Piercefield knew they accom­ plished the first goal and was pretty sure they’d accomplished the second one. Lakewood outscored Perry 15-5 with some outstanding rebounding in the second quarter. The Vikings were solid on the boards all night long and were much better with their defen­ sive rotations than they’d been on the opening night. They shot the ball pretty well Friday too. Kyle Willette knocked down four three-point­ ers and led Lakewood with 14 points. KJ Cummings had two threes and 13 points. Joe Parks finished with ten points and Colin O'Mara had nine. "We shot much belter tonight,” Piercefield said. "Wc moved the ball much belter offen­ sively. We look care of the ball. Wc mo\ed lhe ball around and got open looks and got good to great looks instead of just okay looks because we wanted to fire it up before we turned it over like we did on Tuesday.” Perry got 14 points from PJ Thamish and 13 from Cooper Hemingcr. Barry Community Health Center is your patient-centered medical home providing: • Physicals • Immunizations • Well child exams • Counseling • Immunizations • And more! • Chronic disease management . Welcoming new patients, all ages and most insurances including Medicaid, Healthy Michigan, uninsured and other insurances. record to 3-2 overall. “We talked about transition,” said Lakewood head coach Denny Frost. “We beat them up the court a couple times in the first half. The second half we finally broke down into our segments. We talk about breaking the game down into segments and once you get over half-court it’s a 3-on-2 game or 2-on-l game and wc did a nice job of stopping, mak­ ing lhe angle bounce (passes) and the bigs did a great job of catching and finishing. That's the difference in the game." Frost said it was the second very good game in a row for Barker, and that his team has been working on getting out in transition more often. Lakewood bigs Hendrickson and Barton won’t be the biggest girls on the floor most nights, but the Viking coach thinks they should be able to nut w ith just about anybody. “We didn’t get a ton on our offense," Frost said. "Wc got most of it in transition which came off our defense, off rebounds and push­ ing it up and getting up before they could get set. 'fhey do a nice job in their half-court defense.” Lakewood went on a 5-0 run in the final 1:10 of the first half to up a 12-10 lead to 17­ 10. Hastings couldn’t get anything going offensively to start the second half and Lakewood extended its lead to 21-10 before Maddie Youngs knocked down a shot for the Saxons with 3:11 left in lhe third quarter. Nine points w as as close as Hastings would get the rest of the way though.” Barton and Aaron Kietzman finished with nine points each to lead Lakewood. Kate Richmond added seven. "I give them a lot of credit." Hastings head coach Mike Engle said "I thought they han­ dled our pressure very well. We pressed most of the game. We’ve been very good at rattling Saxon sophomore point guard Madison Smith tries to get a pass past Lakewood’s Gabie Shellenbarger into the post during the second half of Tuesday night’s non-con­ ference contest at Hastings High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) teams this y ear and tiring guards out and they did a very nice job of handling our ball pres­ sure and being able to get into their offense." The Saxons, with Brenagan Murphy out of the line-up, were a little short-handed and Frost was able to sub in guards throughout the night and keep every one fresh. Hastings got 12 points from Grace Meade and five from Sarah Sixberry. Sixberry also had ten rebounds. Meade got open for a couple of three-point­ ers in the opening quarter, which helped the Saxons come out of the first period with a 7­ 4 lead. The Vikings did a better job of keep­ ing track of her after that. Hastings is now 1-4 overall. The Saxons also lost a tough non-confer­ ence battle Friday, 51-47 at Godwin Heights. The Wolverines outscored the Saxons 2210 in the second quarter. Hastings was down by as many as 17 points early in the third quarter. Godwin was 9-of-l 1 from the floor in the second quarter while the Saxons hit just 3of-13 shots. “They were very tall and athletic and they outrebounded us significantly. As a result we gave them more possessions, especially in the second quarter, and it was too big of a deficit to come back from" Engle said. Meade and Sixberry had 11 points each and the Saxons also got seven points apiece from Mackenzie Monroe and Madison Smith. Meade poured in nine of her points in the fourth quarter. Shalynn Ewing had 14 points to lead the Your teeth affect your overall health. We can help! Cherry Health is excited to bring dental services to the Barry County community with the opening of Barry Community Health Center - Dental. Services provided: • Exams • Extractions • Root canals • Crowns • Fillings • Dentures • Cleanings Hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 269.945.4220 Welcoming new patients, all ages and most insurances including Medicaid. Healthy Michigan, uninsured and other insurances. Same day appointments may he available Hours Tues: 8 n.m. to 8 p.m. Thu: 8 u.m. to 5 p.m. We are located in lhe Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. To schedule, an appointment, call 269.945.4220 cherryhealth.org Allowing offensive rebounds an issue for Delton Kellogg by Brett Brenier Sports Editor Delton Kellogg gave up 19 offensive rebounds and won at Constantine Friday. ' The Panther varsity girls’ basketball team. spent much of the next few practices focusing, on being better rebounders. They gave up 22 offensive rebounds against visiting Kalamazoo Christian : Tuesday. ’ The Comets scored a 37-36 win over the Panthers at Delton Kellogg High School to’ drop Delton Kellogg to 1-2 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association (KVA) this season and 1- . 4 overall. "We gave up 22 offensive rebounds, which ‘ is absolutely beyond unheard of." said Delton , Kellogg head coach Mike Mohn, “ft has been 1 three or four days worth of drills just on that '• topic alone and it was as if we had never even• seen it before. 22 offensive rebounds is just, off the charts. Until we get a commitment to. keep our opponents off the glass we’ll con­ tinue to lose games like this one." Even with the issues, the Panthers had as chance to pull it out on the end. Kristen Mohn got a shot off along the baseline, that missed and Morgan Champion pulled down an offen­ sive rebound for the Panthers. She hit the sec­ ond of her two free throws to cut the Comet lead to one. but that was as close as Delton could get. Delton Kellogg was ahead by one at the hall, but was outscored 7-3 in the third quar­ ter to go into the fourth quarter with a slim deficit. . Kristen Mohn led Delton Kellogg often sively in lhe game with 15 points, l.imkev VanderVeen added ten points. Champion (inished the night with a team-high nine rebounds. While coach Mohn wasn’t happy with the overall rebounding effort then: was another area that the Panthers did improve on. lltcy look care ol the basketball for lhe most l)a? turning it over only 13 times Constantine got offensive rebounds agaifet lhe visiting Pantheis Friday too hm n a. tory°?8 SUl1 Si;Ored “ comfonaWe 36-26 vi£ Kristen Mohn had IX rr,;nt. . . rebounds, Samantha Mohn added sk™'81” and tour rebounds, and Dchon k u |X>lnls got six points from VanderVeen.^’’ ”8S ako We are located at 1230 W. Slat.- St.. Hustings. ^Cherry Health Wolverincs, while Keaiea Lipscomb and Tiana Kidd-Robbon had 12 each. Lakewood held Perry down for a half, but only one Friday. Perry handed the Lakewood ladies their first Greater Lansing Activities Conference loss by scoring a 40-33 victory at Perry High School. Lakewood led 16-11 at the intermission, but the Ramblers put together an 18-6 run in the third quarter to take control of the ball game. Chasity Potter had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead the Ramblers and Lindsay Crim added 16 points. Tlte Ramblers moved to 2-0 in the GLAC with the win, while the Vikings fell to 1-1. C oach Mohn said VmtderVccnk ..h huge tor the Panthers. She hhn shots on offense and plaved k u»upk* bi« ^ofherv^XtX0f’hCbe« ^Cherry Health Delton also vot i\t<> rebounds from Champion cherryhealth.org 7T>J1K?7 " i^ s'^ five rebounds from Libby Parker P°‘nls M � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/541/HastingsBanner_2014-12-25.pdf 5dacf464d3ba2dd11677ce4e58a12112 PDF Text Text HASTIVQ5 p’rji Upnwy ?2?fAr4srA;t3r KASrj&S.Ml 4905* Jailer case goes back f Let’s pre«note spirit to circuit court of the sea#on ®U year DK leans on Leinaar until D comes alive See Edited °" P(1ge 4 See Story on Page 14 See Story on Page 3 mwmmwmbwmmwmi I II ■mmwwmmi mi'' i— Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 1070490102590500000049058195427 Hastys Put>;lC Library * L°7 ”C °^3 t State St Ml 49053-1954 >ANNER' ^peceinber 25^2O14 VOLUME 161, No. 50 g-a: PRICE 750 County OKs next facilities planning step < by Doug Vandcrl.aan Midnight run added to New Year’s Eve festivities Hastings is gearing up to host its sixth annua! New Year’s live Ball Drop. Tiie intersection of State and Jefferson ; streets in downtown Hastings will be closed to traffic Wednesday evening, Dec. ; 31, with festivities beginning at 9 p.m John Anderson, local disc jockey, will start the activity at S with pre-recorded music, from 9 to 10 p.m . a family-friend­ ly band. Deep Fried Pickle Project, will be playing in the wanning tent downtown. An ice sculptor will demonstrate his creativity from 6 to 9 p.m. Those who want to make 2015 a 5 healthy year can start with a 5K run. start£ ing from downtown at midnight and | going along the river trail. Board game lovers w ill enjoy the giant- . j. sized chess and checkers set that was just purchased this year. k ITie ball drop and start of 2015 will ‘ trigger a sound and light display. ? i The New War’s Eve celebration will I conclude with the group singing of ’ Auld s Lang Syne ” For additional information. call Maiya 5 Merrick, 269-945-2468. I • ' . , < Editor Barry County commissioners tied a big gift bow- on 2014 and passed out a sleigh full of holiday greetings and accolades at their final meeting of the year Tuesday. Looking to the year ahead, they also pro­ vided a unanimous green light to Tower Pinkster, its master facilities plan consultants, to proceed with the third step in the fourphase planning process, development of con­ ceptual options for all county-owned facili­ ties. ‘‘Our goal today is to seek some direction from you on what ideas to follow further,” Project Manager Eric Hackman told commis­ sioners. Hackman and Tower Pinkster col• league Bjorn Green at the meeting offered a summation of the 11-recommendation pres­ entation they made during a public input ses­ sion Dee. 15. The presentation suggested that six of the 11 recommendations developed by the project team with the help of a citizen steering com­ mittee can be accomplished and paid for from existing county funds with no increase to laxpayers. I’he final five recommendations, which include a new 60,(XX)- to 70,000square-foot jail and construction of a new 20,000-square-foot Commission on Aging headquarters, would be. repeated Hackman, “more expensive and would require more capital outlay.” No mention was made of cast or the bond issue tax levy that may be required to make the “more expensive” recommendations a reality, only the solid endorsement for Tower Pinkster to move toward defining those costs as part of Phase 3. "1 feel like this is Barry’ bounty’s compass, it gives us a pl3,\ . future,” said Commissioner Ben Geiger. For a long time, we’ve been operating without a compass.” Commissioner Janies Demoting, who made the motion to nx^e to Phase 3, thanked Hackman and Green for their efforts and the community for its involvement in the process. “It’s a good plan for the future," said DeYoung. . lower Pinkster will now develop budgets, draw ings and greater details on the ]| recom­ mendations with continued input from the community steering committee. \ fina| pres. entation for the board is expected in the first quarter of the new year. Before moving to 2015. however, commis­ sioners dispensed of their y ear-end business and reviewed a presentation prepared by Board Chair Joyce Snow reviewing "2014 highlights.” "Wc started kind of rough.” commented Snow, likely referring to the contentious poli­ ticking in which commissioners upended the board’s two leadership positions by replacing Chair Craig Stokonburg and Vice Chair Geiger with Snow and Vice Chair DeYoung and the brouhaha ovxr DeYoung’s proposal that members be able to attend meetings via video conferencing. “By May. wc were work­ ing a.s a team, and we’ve shown respect for each other.” * '* H)W foshiuiK? a«d’. arakglv pl lo­ lling process as a majx highlight leading to the development of statements on mission, values and vision that have been "used to guide some of the decisions we’ve made ” Snow also called attention to the board’s unanimous approval of an amended Farmland Preservation Ordinance, its approval of funds allow ing the register of deeds to move to a more automated system of record keeping, and to the $276,900 purchase of a new road grader for ihe road commission. Among other highlights on Snow’s list were the security system developed for the Barry County­ Courts, a new five-year parks and recreation plan, and funds allocated to Charlton Park for enhanced security and a new maintenance and storage building. Revised bylaws for the animal shelter, funds approved for the solid waste oversight committee Io hire a part-time coordinator, and the approved millage requests for Barry County Transit, the Commission on Aging, and Emergency Dispatch-911 were also included. "It was a good and eventful year,” conclud­ ed Snow , "and I’d like to thank all of the com­ missioners. I hope 2015 proves to be just as rewarding.” In other business, the board approved: • The Final budget amendment of 2014, a $6,182 increase in general fund revenues and expenses. The revenue increase is due to an incoming transfer of building rehabilitation fund money to offset increased expenditures for court security. • A resolution honoring retiring DeYoung for his service. "I’d like to personally compli­ ment Jim and thank you for your forward See PLANNING, page 3 | New Year’s Day ■. hike planned 5 $ II 8 I •' ? g • a ' r The annual Shoe Year's Day Hike in Yankee Springs will again be hosted by Chief Noonday Chapter of the North Country Scenic Trail, beginning at 11 am. The hike, which w ill begin and end at the Long Lake Outdoor Center. 10370 Gun Lake Road, is open to the public. Tiie event is part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes and provides an opportunity to get everyone outdoors for exercise and fresh air, and at the same time promote both Yankee Springs, as a resource-rich state park, and the North Country National Scenic Trail. For more information, visit www.northcountrvtrail.org/cnd/cnd.htm. Sign-up underway for Great Decisions discussion group f The local Great Decisions discussion s group will mark its 40th year when par­ - ticipants gather for eight weeks in I February and March 2015 to talk about global affairs and the role of the United ) States in the world. • Based on the Foreign Policy f Association’s briefing book. Great : ;■ ’. ; Decisions 2015, the group will discuss a topic each Tuesday, beginning Feb. 3, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library’s meeting room. Participants also will view a 25-rninutc video of expert', discussing the week’s topic. The eight topics chosen for discussion are Russia and the Near Abroad. Privacy in the Digital Age. Sectarianism in the Middle East, India Changes Course. U.S. Policy Toward Africa, Syria’s Refugee Crisis, Human Trafficking and Brazil in Metamorphosis. B<x)ks will lie available, in January, so members will lx? able to read each short chapter before class begins. Members j should enroll by Jan. 10. For information " or fees, call the group moderator Eileen | Oehler, 269-948-2347. Michigan State Police Trooper Brian Roderick Local state trooper honored for service Handrail handiwork Admiring their finished handrail handiwork in the Hastings High School lecture hall are the four students who put it together with the help of the school’s maintenance staff, from bottom, juniors Tyler Cheeseman and Travis Yoder, sophomore Dannv Harrington and junior Zach Watson. See story on page 2 y by Julie Makurevvicz Staff Writer Michigan State Police Trooper Brian Roderick with the Hastings Detachment was recently honored as the 5th District Trooper of the Year. There are eight state police districts with­ in the state. Roderick has been a Michigan State Police trooper for 17 years. In addition to his duties with the State Police, Roderick was recognized for his community activities and involvement. He has worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters for 13 years, serving as a committee mem­ ber and co-chairing the Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising event. He’s been involved yvith American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, volunteers with the Road to Recovery pro­ gram offering free rides to patients to and from appointments. Barry County 4-H, the WBCH Hastings Wendy’s Children’s Christmas program, and is a soccer coach for the Thomapple Area Soccer Clubs and the Hastings FC. He’s volunteered at car shows in Freeport and Charlton Park, and assisted w ith Kiwanis Kids Day in Wayland. “I just help out as much as I cun,” said Roderick. It’s my way of giving back.” In 2011, he'was honored with the Outstanding Mentor Award from the Barry County United Way. Roderick served in die U.S. military before joining the State Police in 1997. He first w orked out of the Monroe Post for four years and in 2(X)1 moved to the Hastings post. The Hastings detachment is part of the Wayland Post that serves Allegan and Barry counties. Hastings City Council moves ahead on body cameras by Constance* Cheesenum Staff Writer After his officers tested different cameras and determined the type that will work best for their needs, Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt got the approval of the Hastings City­ Council on Monday to purchase body cam­ eras. Tiie body camera topic is currently being debated around the country. Approval to pur­ chase by the council will make Barry County and the City of Hastings one of the first departments in the area to have the added equipment. Pratt was permitted to purchase body cam­ eras for the police department from Taser international for the amount of $20794 18. Pratt said in an interview last month that he has been considering the use of the cameras since April and stated then that he supports the use of body cameras to help protect his officers. Council member Brenda McNabb-Stange asked Pratt from where the funding for the purchase would come. "The money is coming fruin Ihe budget resolution that allows for transfer of funds from the drug forfeit fund.” responded Pratt. "The fund will cover the total cost of ll‘e purchase. Thank you tor council approval and transfer of the hinds for the body cam­ eras." Offer to hear public comment by the coun­ cil went unanswered and the council voted unanimously to purchase the protection equipment. Pratt also explained his withdrawal lor a request of hinds to purchase new sights for officer’s weapons, originally estimated to cost 1 “^received the quote, and decided to look in our inventory at some of the old guns we were storing and not using. I found old style revolvers and after some negotiating, wc were able to trade the old revolvers for new guns. So we should lx? all set for weapons for the next decade or so.” explained Pratt. IV.itt showered accolades onto the Cadet Program Trainees, which had raised funds to purchase Christmas meals for 11 families in Barry County. "The cadets really stepped up to make this hapjxm,” reported Pratt. "This is a great pro­ gram.” Thomas Emery, city clerk and treasurer, suggested to ihe council that the Budget Book, an official public document, be stream­ lined and reduced in volume by removing or summarizing subjects that fail to gamer councilrnen and public interest. "Since I started to compose these budgets, the txxik has grown from one and half inches See CAMERAS, page 10 �‘T YR.* •’ “' 6. , > iM Paqi» 2 - Thursday. December 23, 2014 — the Hastings Banner ■ Project lends a hand(rail) to a career path by Dong Vanderbaan Editor They likely passed each other in the hallwav $ of Hastings High School dozens ol times in the past two years but. until special education teacher Jenna Goosen made a phone call to director of maintenance Dale Krueger, neither one knew how to make their creative and innovative education idea come true on their own. ”1 had always thought about a program like this at the previous district where I worked, but I didn’t have the buy-in." said Krueger. “Jenna’s phone call was just meant to be and my first thought was. •Here we go!’” What started was an innovative program in which students from Goosen’s entrepreneur­ ship class work side b) side in a mentorship The (our students front teacher Jenna Goosen's entrepreneurship class learned valuable lessons from their mentors during the program with maintenance staff members at the high school. The maintenance department project to mount handrails tn the high school's lecture hall. Posing during one work session are (from left) Zach Watson, Tyler receives assistance for an always-growing list uneeseman, Dale Krueger, Travis Yoder, Danny Harrington, Matt Christman, Carl Forsyth and Louis Wierenga. of jobs and requests while individual students get invaluable instruction, encouragement, in school," said board member Louis and guidance in real-world mechanical and tune he constantly sings. The handrail project ages through special education." Wierenga, who got the handrail project start­ technical job skills. Krueger has walked in those shoes, which got its physical start in his computer-aided ’Die most recent accomplishment for four ed after a conversation with Kim Domke. is likely what gave him the heart for the pro­ design classroom when graduated senior Drilling through a brick wall to mount wife of industrial arts teacher, Ed Domke, of Goosen’s students and their adult mentors Logan Bleam fabricated the model. gram he and Goosen were able to construct. was installation of stairway handrails in the handrail brackets demonstrates a skill who pointed out the lecture hall’s need for “My strong point was never school,” he “It’s what Common Core should be all high school lecture hall. For several years, the Travis Yoder is learning as he works with AD/\ compliance with the addition of hand about,” said Domke in reference to the state- said. “I made it through, but J was never an lecture hall has not been compliant with Hastings High School maintenance staff. rails. “Not everybody is going to be an designed mandatory curriculum for all stu­ overachicver. What was key for me was the American Disabilities Act, requirements but members. (Photo by Julia Christman) English professor or a mathematician or an dents. “This is all about connecting to the real influence I received in an area I excelled, so the installation of handrails is a typical exam­ engineer.” world, and it’s not a case of career and tech­ now I really believe our job as educators and ple of the long and ever-growing list of tasks Industrial arts teacher Ed Domke is not a nical education versus vocational education. When she made the phone call to Krueger, staff is to offer every opportunity to every stu­ the maintenance staff cannot address. music teacher, but Wierenga’5 words are the it was the first time Goosen had met or talked CTE is for students with 4.0 grade point aver- dent.” Goosen’s students also have been instru­ with him. She also didn’t know that her call mental in knocking off other long-awaited was the one Krueger had been waiting years jobs, such as removal of playground equip­ ment at the district’s daycare center that had to receive. “I didn’t know what to expect.” Goosen become too dangerous for use by young chil­ dren. a snowblower tunc-up and various said with a smile, “but I figured the worst thing that could happen would be that he’d mechanical tasks in the district. “I’ve always had a passion for mechanical say, *No.”’ Instead, Krueger immediately called a things, and I’ve wanted to be in the automo­ tive field since I was 13 years old,” said Zach meeting of his staff to see if he had support Watson, a junior. “All of us enjoy working for a one-on-one mentorship program with with tools, which is why it’s so good that Ms. students. “We all sat down as a maintenance group Goosen started this program for us.” agency assuming operations 60 days follow­ Working with Watson on the handrail proj­ and talked about the benefits of the whole ing the start of the new legislative session. ect have been juniors Tyler Cheeseman and thing and what each of us guys had to offer Travis Yoder, along with sophomore Danny kids.” said Krueger. “No one had any objec­ tions because we all knew it was the right Harrington. Like Krueger, Goosen also had been thing to do.” The right thing for everyone, lite mainte­ bouncing the program possibility around in Gov. Rick Snyder is taking executive staff gets needed extra hands. The her mind after joining the Hastings staff two nance ■ action to continue Michigan’s climb as a years ago. .school gets needed repairs and improvements. national leader in talent development and “I mentioned in the office that I had some The students gain knowledge and hands-on investment in skilled trades. students interested in mechanical work and 1experience that they’re all eager to add to A federal court judp has ordered the U.S. Through an executive order, Michigan is some said, ‘Just talk to the director of mainte­ their resumes. zMl tour crew members on the Fish and Wildlife Jyvicc to immediately leveraging its ability to build talent with in­ • d' iKdl bn ■ '■ • ’ 1 " nance.’” related Gtxvscn. “My hope was that handmil project have post-secondary automo­ Michigan’s 2014 elk hunting season just return wolves in the GrtatLakes region to the demand skills while helping state businesses they might share their knowledge with these tive schools in their future plans. That’s music federal endangered species list, making it ille­ grow and thrive by putting job creation and ended with multiple successes. Hunters expe­ kids. to the ears of a school board member, too. gal for Michigan citizens to kill wolves economic development efforts under one new rienced a one-of-a-kind hunt and filled the “1 think we need more vocational training freezer with local meat, while helping to attacking livestock or dogs. department. accomplish valuable elk management on both Under endangered species status, wolves Snyder last week announced an executive may be killed only in the immediate defense order creating the Department of Talent and public and private land. “The elk hunt is an exciting time for every­ of human life. Economic Development and the Michigan Two state laws allowing livestock or dog Talent Investment Agency, as well as a one,” said Department of Natural Resources owners to kill wolves in the act of depredation restructuring that includes several state wildlife biologist Jennifer Kleitch. “We con­ trol the elk population through very intense arc suspended by the ruling. departments. Additionally, lethal control |>ermils previ­ “One of my top priorities has been to make management — we target specific areas and ’ ously issued by the Michigan Department of Michigan a national leader in talent develop­ properties during certain time periods.” - ■’ The elk season had two hunt periods — the . .. Natural Resources to livestock farmers to ment by focusing on workforce training for xS^: address ongoing conflicts with wolves are no the jobs of today and tomorrow," Snyder said. early season, Aug. 26 to 29, Sept. 12 to 15 and longer valid, permit holders have been con­ Under the executive order, the Michigan Sept. 26 to 29 and the late season, Dec. 6 to 14. Just fewer than 30,000 eligible Michigan tacted regarding this change. State Housing and Development Authority will The return to federal endangered species be under the new department, along with the hunters applied for the 100 available elk status also means DNR wildlife and law Michigan Strategic Fund and any associated licenses. Both the early and late season had enforcement officials no longer have the programs. The executive order authorizes the quotas of 15 any-elk or bull licenses and 35 authority to use lethal control methods to director of the Talent and Economic antlerless licenses. ^ ;■•>-t ■ - <• • Hunters during the early season harvested manage wolf conflict. Development Department to become the i •■ v” However, non-lcthal methods — such as MEDC chief executive officer if the MEDC 37 elk, including 13 bulls, 23 cows and one flagging, fencing, flashing lights and guard executive committee makes that determina­ calf, while late-season hunters harvested 41 elk, including 14 bulls and 27 cows. animals — may still be used and are encour­ tion. “Again wc had a good season, hunters were aged. Compensation for livestock lost to The Talent Investment Agency will coordi­ wolves continues to be available through the nate all programs across the executive branch successful and safe, and we achieved our DNR and Department of Agriculture and of government involving jobs preparedness, management goals ” said Kleitch. “Not to Rural Development. career-based education, skilled trades train­ mention the communities in the area feel the Citizens in need of assistance with problem ing, incumbent worker training, employment influx of the hunters with their families and wolves should contact their local DNR assistance. STEM training programs and pro­ the additional activity, so it really is a great wildlife biologist or DNR wolf program coor­ grams targeted at the structurally unem­ season for the region." The elk hunt also is important in tracking dinator Kevin Swanson at 906-228-6561. ployed. Friday’s federal court order came in Under this structure, talent development, the health of the elk herd and other wildlife in response to a lawsuit filed by the Humane community development and business devel­ the area. "Elk are very valuable animals to Society of the United Slates challenging the opment all will be part of one organization Michigan’s residents, and it’s important to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to and share the same vision and goals, remove wolves in the Great Lakes Distinct The plan calls for MSHDA and the ensure that every harvest was done in a legal Population Segment from die federal endan­ Michigan Strategic Fund to be transferred to manner, Kleitch said. “Tiie harvest site visits The fact that the Hastings High School lecture hall did not meet ADA standards has­ gered species list in January 2012. The ruling the new department. The Workforce allow us to gel more information on the hunt tened the handrail project in which students worked with maintenance staff to mount affects wolves in Michigan, Minnesota and Development Agency and the Unemployment and more information on the health of the a solid solution to the problem. (Photo by Julia Christman) Wisconsin. Insurance Agency are to be under the animal." To leant more about Michigan's elk. “Ihe federal court decision is surprising Michigan Talent Investment Agency. including the history elk management and and disappointing." said Russ Mason. DNR Details about the goals and measures of the Wildlife Division chief “Wolves in Michigan new structure are planned to be announced management goals, visit have exceeded recovery goals for 15 years next month, with the new department and www.michigan.gov/elk. and have no business being on the endangered species list, which is designed 10 hdP fra8‘,e populations recover - not to halt the use of effective wildlife management techniques.” The DNR will Work dosely wuh the Michigan Attorney General's ofr,“ and !he U h. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine Ihe full impact of this njling on the state's “““'"•■‘"’Bvment pragrain and identify next State News Roundup Federal order returns wolves to endangered species list Michigan talent is priority of new office Elk season ended with multiple successes 'i?" - r iriiT^ 1 ‘1 JL “%\sSsjfe3 jjSHff ,j,:r«Zii£FSSr^--.^3 Q\ew gear’s (Ew BUSINESS BRIEFS . k- Obcnu Oberlin has jjoined GreenStone Farm ..........—II Mark b^ ch cQUntry Credit Services . officcr.assisting cus-« Gov. Rick Snyder has reappointed Barry livingfiiuinciais ^mc and vacant |and County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor Pratt to the “fie-nent plan, which include- '"e usf °f Slle pUrc^ases and 11-member Governor's Task Force on Child ,n? and other forms of lethal co"'rol 10 mln,1' tomers with co ls and recreational land Abuse and Neglect. conflict with wol es." Mason sa,d' financing nce ' Although the federal court'an,linp TT construction p J Pratt serves on advisory boitrd of Safe he u-e of these man^m >'«ls lor loans. j- has 12 years of local lending expc- Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center of Barry 0 worked as an assistant vice County and the Family Support Center of linte-being, lllc d £ will be prepared f“r any fulur p' would return rience havi b managcr and senior mort- Barry County. She holds a bachelor's degree president ‘ He is graduate of Calvin in foreign languages from Michigan State wol«-«OMateman"8CS -ulhoriV” . For more infnr. hoiit Michigan s S'18. °Lid currently resides in Ada. University and a degree from Thomas M. Colley a Cooley Law School. .............. ",n meantime, the Wildlife Division Wdl continue updating the date's wolf man- of the Opera Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 7:30 PM j > • Stevie Fuhr as Christine • Marshall Cherry - Raul • Debra Robbe - Carlotta • Andy Gould - Firmin • Mark Doster as The Phantom • Sydney Pattok - Mcg - Richard Milligan - Andre • Emmanuel Church Choir 315 West Center Street, Hastings. MI • Donation to Emmanuel Music Fund �I ■ I The HaMingn Banner — Thursday. December 25, 2014 — Page 3 Former Jailer case goes back to circuit court for further proceedings The Tom’s Market original leaves lasting impression by Constance Chrestman Staff Writer Tom Robinson Sr., former owner of Tom's Market in Hastings, passed away peacefully, on Dec. 21,2014 in the care of his wife. Sally, in Venice, Florida. Mr. Robinson was 91 Robinson was bom and raised in Hastings. He met his sweetheart. Sally, in high school and they were married in 1942. Robinson served in the Navy during both World War II and the Korean War as an aviation electrician. After the war. the Robinson family settled in Hastings and owned a 7-UP distribution company where he developed his business ethic that, to be successful, “you worked hard and left the rest to fate,” recalls his son Steven. "I would accompany my father on his dis­ tribution runs, and he would literally run from one customer to the next,’’ relates Steven. "I wasn’t allowed to drink any other soda but 7UP. He was extremely loyal to his business. He had a keen sense of intuition when it came to everything in his life and his mind was sharp until the end.” “Tom was a great business person and a nice gentleman,” says friend and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. The two were con­ temporaries on the city council in the early 1980s when Robinson represented the Second Ward. “He always knew everybody’s name and never forgot it, even if he didn’t see them for a few yeans. "He and Sally were very good, honest and fair people and business owners, says Campbell. "They were very involved in rep­ resenting this city.” In 1959, the Robinsons launched the Superette meat market and convenience store on N. Michigan Ave. in Hastings which they operated until 1980. In 1976, they purchased what was known as Hale’s Market at the cor­ ner of N. Boltwood St. and E. State Rd. and moved the meat market portion to the new stone. They renamed the market Tom’s Market and operated the mom-and-pop store until 1983. Steven shared that the name Tom’s Market was chosen by the senior Robinson in anticipation of his son, Thomas Jr., taking over the business. “He (Thomas Jr.) worked it for about a month and decided he wanted to go back out West.” explained Steven. "My brother Dav id and I stayed and then David went off to col­ lege." Robinson Sr. believed the community deserved personal service and operated both stores with that belief in mind. ’ Sally Robinson confirmed that in a past interview in which she said that "back in in cause hearing transcript where evidence indi­ cated the actions took place in a public area in the jail "Il’s clear some of this took place in a pub he place of the jail, a place visible by other inmates and jail employees." .said Schipper. "Il’s certainly not a private place .” I he issue of a private w public place also leads to a question ol consent. Schipper again cited portions of the probable cause hearing transcript saying he believed it was made clear the acts were not consensual. He noted Hoffman was in a position of authority over the female inmates and could negatively affect the way they would be treated while in jail. • Hoffman is charged with two felony counts of gross indecency with inmates, prostitution solicitation and obscenity. He was arrested in May, but the actions reportedly occurred more than a year prior to his arrest in August 2013. Hoffman had been a jail employee since 2(X)8 and had no prior criminal history. He resigned from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department after the investigation. t further Barry c, Charge, again*'' IK. ||0|?Jail convclion, oltrcer ’ Cnv,,it ’ * "ill pro Mier a hearing 1 in'^-'-j Schipper '''>tr,ci cOUrt before Judge Mivh“ Schipper ml«l 'asi. * *«s proba­ ble cause io brixl 11 '»'<> Ivlony charge, of pros, <>'er court. . t Hoffman’s ^“'“looze. made a motion i<> ‘I11,1' . 11 ,n£ to bind the case over based <’>’ •n ^lent that the actions took place '‘.‘r *’.e location and that sent the case ”^uii court to a review in district cot* L* • Schipper said dun ^.prohable cause hearing in August h i Sl,flicient evi­ dence to believe each acts occurred and probable cause to behc *■ ‘Hunan may have committed the crimes"My determination ol probable cause does­ n’t hind a jury or circuit court, said Schipper. He cited specific p«»!?cs tn the probable Sally and Thomas Robinson celebrat­ ed their 70th anniversary with family in this picture dated November 2012. those days, they didn't have the big Walmart, and all the stores were closed on Sundays. We were a mom-and-pop store, so we were always open and had our homemade dough­ nuts and food." In 1991. the Robinsons sold both stores, which had become community mainstays by then. Both stores are still very’ popular desti­ nations in Hastings. Current Tbm’s Market owner Nicole Smith just reopened the store following a devastating fire in May "I am honored to have known Mr. Robinson and to be able to purchase the busi­ ness he worked so hard to make successful, recounts Smith. "He was a very positive per­ son and was always smiling A very great guy. "Even after all these years, we still main­ tain a good relationship with some of the same vendors Mr. Robinson used. And the business continues to grow. We wanted to keep that social atmosphere that people love about this market. We do care and go the extra step, just like Mr. Robinson believed.” In the 72 years they were together. Robinson Sr. and his wife ran two grocery stores, raised four children and watched ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren grow up. "My father lived a great active life and did what he wanted to do,” says Steven, who still assists Smith today at Tom’s Market. “He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and visit his favorite fishing s|x>t on Gun Lake." Savings at the gas pump are adding up lanver gas prices may be allowing people to travel more or spend a little more on food or gifts for Christmas. Gas prices have dropped below $2 a gallon in Hastings, the lowest price in years. Including the change in gas prices in Michigan during the past week, prices yester­ day w ere 93.4 cents per gallon lower than the same day on’e year ago and are 63.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 41.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 80.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. "As Americans take to the road for Christmas travel, they ve all been gj^cn a gif, that keeps on giving: killing gas prices." said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy. ’‘Americans are saving over SI3 million dollars an hoar versus gas prices a year ago — adding upto over $315 million every day. Big declines were witnessed in Montana. Michigan. Indiana, Idaho, and Ohio, where average prices fell over 20 cents on average just in the last seven days but everyone has been a winner." Just in the last-24 hours, the national aver­ age has declined nearly 7 cents per gallon, one of the largest single-day decreases ever. Del laan said in a press release Monday. "However. I’m worried the decline may soon begin slowing — oil prices have held in the mid-$50s (per barrel], and the concrete may be setting in," he said. "If it does, and oil prices fail to drop below S50 (per barrel!, gas prices likely won’t drop more than another 10 to 20 cents per gallon. Either way. a sneak peak al our soon-to-be-released 2015 gas price forecast reveals a yearly national aver­ age far lower than what we saw this year," For more information, visit GasBuddy.com. Two inmate*, were reportedly involved in the case. Schipper said he was surprised the case was sent back to his court, but said he stands by his ruling in the probable cause hearing. Die case now returns to circuit court for fur­ ther proceedings. PLANNING, continued from page 1-------------thinking and your expertise on the parks and recreation committee.” said Snow. "We’re going to miss you.” "I was privileged and honored to serve these folks in Prairieville. Orangeville and Yankee Springs,” said DeYoung. "I gained a whole new respect for these folks by visiting with them and attending their meetings.” • Claims in the amount of $138,097. • A resolution to transfer 2014 general fund surplus money to various internal service funds as has been done each of the past several years. Though the exact surplus will not be determined until some months into the new year, one is expected, in large part, due to the diligent budget management by county departments. As has been customary, surplus funds will be placed in special funds servic­ ing vehicle replacement, data processing and building rehabilitation. All county depart­ ments benefit directly from one or more of those special funds. • A $26,786 contract with Barry County United Way to provide Veterans’ Affairs Services for 2015. • A collective-bargaining agreement with the Barry' County Command Officers Association for Jan. 1. 2015, through Dec. 31,2017. • An agreement in which a 2005 Chevy Tahoe patrol vehicle will be transferred from the Barry County Sheriff’s Office to the Freeport Police Department. • A $62,000 annual contract with Airport Manager Mark Noteboom for airport man­ agement services from Jan. 1. 2015. through Dec. 31.2016. Commissioners will convene for the first meeting of its new year Tuesday, Jan. 6. beginning at 9 a.m. in the meeting chambers al the County Courthouse, 220 W. Stale Sl in Hastings. - — RULES: 1. Parent(s) must be resident(s) of Barry County for at least six (6) months of 2014. 2. Parent(s) must notify The Hastings Banner by calling 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. 3. Exact date and time of birth must be verified in writing by attending physician or midwife as being the first baby in 2015 born in Barry County. 4. Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certification letter from the Hastings Banner. PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings Phono 269-945-9554 • 269-945-9105 Special Photo Package 2 8x10. 2 5x7, 12 4x6 MCDONALD’S 1215 W. State., Hastings Phone 269-948-8233 $25.00 Gift Card SOUTHSIDE PEDIATRICS f BARLOW FLORIST?H 109 W. State., Hastings $ 9 Phone 269-945-5029 ft * barlowflorist@barlowflorist.com y 300 Meadow Run Drive Hastings, Ml 49058 • 269-818-1020 | Gift Certificate 11 f I } L PENN-NOOK GIFT SHOP 1009 W. Green St., Hastings Leaded on the mam of Pennock Hospital X $25 Gift Gertificatt y (Ad spacu prov^*11 “y J Aa Graph.os) Gift Basket If SOUTH JEFFERSON ST, DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Phone 269-945-1848 Gtmd Bear 7759 UXWi �Page 4 - Thursday. December W* - ThnHasbogs Banner Did you SCC • Let's promote the spirit of the season... all year long Feather weight Del Bachert of Hastings said he flushed a wild turkey from a tree and watched this wing leather float down and become suspended in a branch. He took a photo while it was in this delicate balance . u i -,s or om Mafl members that represents Batry County If >nU baVx*51 Phol° «’ We’re dedicating tins space to a photograph Liken by re.uK ,hu n Hastings, Ml 4005X; or email tleu<(1 . .u|graphics.com. Please share, please send it to Newsroom Hastings Banner. 1.01 |jol(K aluJ other relevant or anecdotal information. include information such as uhere and when the photo was taka), v r n. ,o„ remember? again Thursday afternoon from 1 to 5:30 to visit with the chil dren. (Don Derrick was a special assistant to Santa] SAmciAcj Have you No, most readers probably have not met Santa Claus, even through they have seen his handiwork, spirit and generosity all of their lives. Most have not chatted with Santa since they were children. Then they talked to Santa about what they wanted for Christmas. But how many adults now wish they would have asked Santa a few more questions? How many wonder how Santa views the world? As a newspaper, our responsibility is to share news with readers, tell what happened at a meeting, try to pose questions curious readers would want to ask in an interview. Sometimes an interview just falls into place, and that was the case with this week’s interview with the Jolly Old Elf. himself. That's right, the Bunner was fortunate enough to get a few minutes of Santa’s time just hours before Christmas when he was making his way down S. Jefferson St. Today. Santa is resting, after the busiest delivery night all year, full of cookies and milk, and hoping children every where will be as good for the next 52 weeks as they have been this week. For the joy he brings children and adults and the example he sets. Santa Claus is truly a Barry County bright light. What I do when I get home on Christmas Eve: 1 take off all my pear, my boots. my coat, my gloves and then Mrs. Claus feeds me a nice, great big. bowl of blueberry oatmeal. Getting ready for Christmas 21115: 'I he elves and I’ll first have a big party, then we’ll start strategizing and making toys for next year. Sounds like a lot of work: People don’t realize it lakes a lot to feed reindeer. We have to plant and harvest food for them, and wc grow a lot of food in our garden. It takes a lot of food for Santa to keep his shape. Favorite literature: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. I keep it right next to my bed because I love Christmas all year long. Why every day can’t be Christmas: It is! Every day should be Christmas in your heart. Favorite movie: “It’s a Wonderful l ife.” If everybody could be George Bailey, this world would be a belter place. When seen on South Jefferson Street Tuesday afternoon, Santa Claus had just hours left in Barry County before his scheduled return to the North Pole. World’s biggest challenge: World peace and world hunger. How docs Santa help? When 1 go to the homes of the world s leaders, dictators and presidents. I always leave <i message of hope, happiness and love. My greatest gilt: When I've had a long day. just going home to Mrs. Claus. She puts up with a lot. My saddest memory: When 1 had to go get Rudolph in the bam because all the other reindeer were picking on him and teasing him. Sounds like bullying: It’s not good to bully. Kids have to look after other kids. If they sec bully inp, they need to tell a teacher, a parent or an adult about it. We have to look out tor one another. Best advice I ever received: “it doesn’t matter how. when or why you do it. as long as you do it the right way." Most embarrassing moment: When lit­ tle 2- or 3-ycar-olds grab my beard and pull. It hurts. . When I was most surprised: A 3-ycarold girl told me she wanted a gun. I ‘Ho-hohoed’ and said maybe wc should .start with a BB gun. When she told me. “You got me that last year!” I suggested maybe we should think about a .22 rille. lltere was an audi­ ence behind me laughing. I noticed they were all stale police officers. Advice I give youngsters: Finish school, co to college, do something for your coun­ try. and be kind to one another. It’s important to believe in Santa because: Santa is hope. My favorite Christmas cookie: Ginger w ith macadamia nuts. What about those you see Christmas Eve? I want to thank all the children who put out not only cookies and milk for me. but especially carrots and shelled com for all my reindeer. Saddest moment: Visiting "ilh a little girl and boy - lvvjns _ whose puppy had just died. The little boy wanted me to be sure the puppy Was |K.int, (akcn care of in Heaven. The little gir| niTked if they could have a new puppy. । s;lw lhe parent nodding yes, so I told both of them I’d fulfill their wishes Favorite place to visit: Barry County, of course. I here are so many charitable people there and so many special things that they Myry Christmas, Santa: And io all. a good night. ihe Banner nrojil^ “ P‘ r'"" ± '""'“'Burry c„„„lvMi'"/’"'B, J. /’■■<•< each °J k""» '"a,cone wh« should be feat,,r< d for nh.jr > (-fr gjtm lov- 1 often go back to a quote from the late Danny Thomas, the comedian and actor who’ll likely be better known as the founder of St Jude’s Hospital, for a reminder of what the Christmas season means. "All of ns arc bom for a reason, but all of us don't discover why.’’ Thomas once said in an interview. “Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.” That message is told every year as the holidays near in the number of old Christmas television favorites. One of the best is from the book A Christmas Carol, written in 1843 by Charles Dickens, a man who reportedly struggled with issues of poverty and social injustice but knew the best way to reach the broadest segment of the population with those concerns was to write a deeply felt Christmas story rather than argumentative pamphlets and essays Dickens’ Christmas story is about an old miser named Ebenczer .Scrooge w ho lived his life caring only for himself and what he had rather than caring about the people around him. It’s a story that truly resonates around the world at this time of year, no matter what faith a person might follow. Thinking about and giving to others is part of the special spirit that touches many of us at Christmas time. Whether you give to a church or a Salvation Army volunteer, whether you contribute to a food drive or assist in some charitable act. giving pro­ vides a feeling of warmth and happiness. Listening to the national news in recent weeks, I’m reminded of what Dickens might have to say about the hatred being spread throughout our nation and all of the political discussions on race and inequality and the impact they’re having on society. In reality, it’s all dividing us rather than bringing us closer together. Maybe Danny Thomas was thinking of the Dickens story when he said, “success is what you do for others.” Thai’s now a documented fact. A nation­ al survey which recently examined the relationship between Americans’ spending habits ;tnd their s<fIf-reported happiness concluded that spending money on others does satisfy basic psychological needs and boosts happiness. The survey went on to indicate that giving to others transcends economic boundaries — indicating that it’s not something to which just higherincome citizens are drawn. People from all income levels get a feel­ ing of satisfaction when they give to oth­ ers. Evidence of that can be found every day in the number of generous acts we see during the holiday season, such as when people pay-it-forwanl in a fast-food drivethru line or when people pay off the bal­ ance of family’s layaways at a local store. These are all indications that many people have a stronger feeling for others during the holiday season. But it’s not just about money, it’s about how we treat others, which shouldn’t be about race or income. It should be about a general respect for others. In the hymn, “Christ Be our Light,” the lyrics say. "Longing for light, we wail in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own. your holy people, light for the world to sec. Longing for peace, our world is troubled. longing for hope, many despair. Longing for food, many arc hungry . Longing for water, many still thirst. Longing for shelter, many are homeless. Longing for warmth, many arc cold." Those words remind us of all the prob­ lems that surround us, problems that arc still here even in these days of Christmas spirit. But how do we solve them? “Christ be our light!” are words that transcend political solutions. They're more powerful than education or technological advance. Our problems may not be solved by humankind. Shine in a church as you gather on this special day. Think about attending a local church or synagogue over the holiday to celebrate the birth of Christ — you’ll get a great feeling of goodwill and caring for others that is evident during this special lime of year. “Life’s most persistent and urgent ques­ tions is: What are you doing for others?” civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. once remarked. Now we must ask the same question, “What are we doing for others?” That’s the message that came out of Dickens’ famous story where Scrooge came to realize a feeling of brightness and joy as the story’ reminded him of his youth — and how his family’s Christmas was so memorable. The answers of caring and goodwill toward others come through loud and clear each year at Christmas. We must find a way to spread the special feeling through­ out the rest of the year and as a way to address problems that man alone cannot solve. Merry Christmas — and may the happi­ ness of the season last throughout the rest of the New Year. And now it’s time to discuss my special Christmas list... Each year 1 like io look back on the past year in the name of t un with a few jabs and a few kudos for local citizens. political and community leaders we’ ins the past year. Here's the list of gifts Id like to offer to some special recipients the To the Michigan Legislature: The Cowardly Lion Award. After months of debate and negotiation it passed the buck to the taxpayers to fix the state s roads and bridges - shame on them. Die Great Oz would be furious. To the Pennock Hospital board: A crystal ball to be able to see more clearly as it enters negotiations with Spectrum Hospital. To Ken and Alice Jones: The county’s Writers Award for their contributions in promoting writing with the Write Away Contest. To the county board of commission­ ers: The new video, “Don t Overthink It. Five steps in Daily Decision-Making” along with a case of sticky notes, which is what the board use to help determine the future of Barry County. To the Hastings Board of Education: An ‘A’ for hiring former student Dr. Carrie Duits as superintendent. To Sheriff Dar Leaf: Lego’s latest drone kit. It can be assem­ bled and flown in minutes, so he can look down on Barry County. To the Delton Kellogg school board: Kudos for hiring Carl Schoesscl as interim superintendent, giving the board the needed time to find a qualified candi­ date to lead the district. To former Bosley Pharmacy owner Dave Jasperse: The ?\tta-Boy Award for reinventing his location on South Jefferson Street as a gen­ eral store. To Nicole Smith and Tom’s Market staff: The Survivor’s Award for rebuilding and opening Hastings’ favorite neighbor­ hood grocery store after a devastating fire. To Charlton Park and Director Dan Patton: A building kit to construct its own new buildings after getting turned dow n repeat­ edly by county board. To Barry County Chamber of Commerce President Valerie Byrnes: Her own basketball court off Apple Street’ to hold the annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament. To President Barrack Obama: Dale Carnegie’s book How to W7n Friends and Influence People. Maybe it’s too late? To Jim Wincek, vice president of sup­ port services for Pennock Hospital: Kudos for his new position Spectrum’s Ludington hospital. with To Michelle Skedgell of the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute: The Green Tree Award for keeping envi­ ronmental issues a priority. To Carl Schoesscl. former Hastings school superintendent and now interim superintendent at Delton Kellogg: The Just Say No Award for his continu­ al willingness to help schools throughout the county. b To Rep. Michael Callton: re-.d7h W'.ath"vane to help him read Ihe direction on political issues that could protect his survival. To Bonnie Hildreth, Barrv Community Foundation director: ’ CuIrlHluu"’' Sd’™11 To Animal Shelter m Newman: Erector Diana A free tetanus shot to . fro'n d°Ss' cat. and local b,XXr"u Continuednext page �TK graduate named state LARA director Gov Rick Snyder recently announced lhe appc>intmcnt o( Mike Zimmer as director of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Zimmer is a 1975 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. He was serving as acting director since August when then-director Steve Arwood became chief operating officer at the Michigan Economic Development Corp. What do you “Mike Zimmer has an extraordinary knowledge of Michigan’s regulatory systems and a long track record of cutting bureaucrat­ ic red tape,” Snyder said. "Under his leader­ ship at LARA, wc will continue to protect our citizens, improve services for our business customers and make state government more efficient.” . As the state’s chief regulatory officer, Zimmer has supervision over many of the think? Here’s your chance to take part in an interactive public opinion poll. Vote on the question posed each week by accessing our website, www.HastingsBanner.com. Results will be tabulated and reported along W’ith a new question the following week. Last week: Seeking opportunities for younger stu­ dents to compete in certain sports, the Michigan High School Athletic Association is considering allowing sixth graders to compete against seventh and eighth graders in all sports except football and" ice hockey. A good idea? • 0% 100% Yes No For this week: A 1960s sign displaying a verse from the Bible in a Grand Rapids area park was removed last week following a complaint that it had no secular purpose, favored one religion and crossed the separation of church and state. Did the sign violate constitutional rights as complainants stated? □ Yes □ No . lunciion< regulatory and !'<-‘ ponsibilhj" ‘.n government. H»*.lirCaus of r S delude oversight of the ^gelations jS??Wction Codes, Employ-ne-^ d Sc^ '’’Service,, Health Care Sen'll4 <• lcc' for Blind Persons; CorpO^ and Commercial Uce*j„i0|V ’“V, L,<luor Control Com'"1”' "• Michigan Administrative 1*^*1 "J. Michigan Occupational ^nicc of'^u Hca111’ Administration’. . Uk>rv:r^ P Rcgulatory Reinvention: Public Ap..nOnini‘ss’0n and Workers’ Compen^’^^Zimmer also P^'Jda as chief deputy director of f « deputy director of the StaW Office of ^minisUative Hearings and Rule*- „ . Sc^’ed as direc­ tor of the Bureau of *n the former Department of Gon r and Industry Services: director of1 ’cc of Regulatory Reform under former - ohn Engler; and worked for the Senate Majority Floor Leader. Zimmer earned a c Or s degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from George Washington University. Liberal schemes will tax residents out of their homes To the editor: Here wc go again, the school can’t live within their means. They nunmed the school pool down our throats which we could have done without. We have a bunch of liberals and socialists running our schools, always scamming and figuring out how to get tax money out of the taxpayers. Pretty soon, with all of the taxes, we will be taxed our of our homes and out of existence. People don’t realize that every­ IN MY OPINION, continued from previous page by Gerald Stein NORTH A map so he might find a safe place to Q<now Your Legislators: To local businessman and philanthropist Larry’ Baum: WEST The Energizer Bunny Award for the energy he has to given to the Hastings schools, Hastings Airport, Gilmore Car Museum and other projects throughout the year. 4: K 10 9 6 V: 8 5 4 2 The Warren Buffett Award for investing in the youth of Barry County. A high-definition .Revision so he can watch the live stream of the county commis­ sioners meeting while he vacations in Florida. To County Board Chair Joyce Snow: The copy of Roberts Rules of Order that I should have given her last year so she would have kept board meetings efficient and busi­ ness-like. To County Commissioner Jim Dull: The Famous Quotes Award for giving my staff* so many colorful quotes to choose from during his first year on the county board. To the City of Hastings: The Wrecking Ball Award for tearing down old buildings just for parking. It hurts the tax base and takes away opportunities for new business! To Barry County Court Judges: State Representative Mike Callton, Republican, 87th District (All of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, N-1191 House Office Building, Lansing, Ml 48933. Phone (517) 373-0842. e-mail: mikecallton@house.mi.gov The Three Musketeers Award for standing up to county officials to secure government buildings before something happened. U.S. Congress Justin Amash, Republican, 3rd District (All of Barry County), 1714 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-2203, phone (202) 225-3831, fax (202) 225­ 5144. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)451-8383. The Police Education Award for putting together a new cadet program exposing young people to police work while focusing on community service projects. U.S. Senate Debbie Stabenow, Democrat, 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. To Hastings City Police Jeff Pratt: To Thomapple Kellogg Schools admin­ istrators: The Mr. Clean Award for coming clean once they learned that some high school team members were ineligible and had participated in some games. To Pennock CEO Sheryl Lewis Blake: The Happy Face Award for the ability to keep smiling in spite of challenges the hospi­ The Hastings BcillllCI* Dcxled io the interests of Barry County since 1856 ■ Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1351 N. 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Hastings BETTER BRIDGE IN BARRY COUNTY To Lakewood School Superintendent Michael O’Mara: _ (Write Us A Letter: one’s taxes will go up even if you pay rent. I can’t tell the difference between the Republicans from the Democrats. All their liberal tax schemes are not for taxpayers. There is a saying. ‘Will the last one out of Hastings and Barry County tum out the lights?’ Take the switches, when they go, too. 24 34 44 East Pass Pass Pass Pass South 2NT West Pass Pass 34 Pass Pass Pass 24 In today’s hand the need for counting was never more evident. Look at South’s whopper hand. Now' look at North’s hand. What a contrast in the two hands’ South has 24 high card points in her hand with almost game there. North has two points with the QV. Together, how ­ ever. they have the magic number of 26, the number of points needed for a game in a major or in no trump. How did North and South arrive at the optimum contract of 44? Let’s take a look. After a pass by dealer East. South looked carefully at her hand. What a beautiful Christmas present! All those points and what-to-bid ran through her mind like sugar plums dancing there. South w isely chose the forcing strong club opening bid of 24. promising a strong hand of 22 plus points, but more importantly, a forcing bid for partner North. The advantage of opening 24 is that partner is forced to take the partnership to game by keeping the bidding open even with as weak a hand as North has. After South’s opening bid of 24. North offered the usual 24 waiting bid for South to fur­ ther. describe her hand to North. With a stopper in all suits, South chose the 2NT bid to sug­ gest no trump in the event that North had a good heart suit. North chose to use the Stayman convention of 34 after the 2NT bid to ask for a four-card major in the South hand. North complied with a bid of 34 and four of that suit. North finished the bidding by taking South to game in spades at 44. and all passed. The 2V was the lead from West, and South looked at a grim board. True, there were the four spades as promised, but there was little more that South could use. With 26 points between them. South was unsure how the remaining 14 high card points would split in the East/West hands. South would have to do her best to bring home the Christmas presents today. With the heart lead, South had no choice but to win the trick in her hand with the AV. What was the plan now? With short clubs in the North hand. South started with the K4 and played a club from the board. She played the A 4 and another club from the board. Hoping that the clubs would be split enough to get in a club ruff. South led the 24 and exhaled softly when West showed up with the Q4. South ruffed the club with the 24 and won the trick. Next South led a small spade from the board, saw the J4 emerge from the East hand, put up the Q4, and lost to the K4 in the West hand. West continued with a small heart all the way to the South hand where South trumped low to win the trick. Even though she knew that there was ope more club out, it was bigger than her 104 and was therefore another losing trick that needed to go away. South led the 104 and watched as West trumped with lhe 104 winning the trick. South was not too unhappy as that eliminated another trump from West. South pitched a small diamond from the board. West persisted by leading yet another heart, and South trumped with the 74. South had kept count of the trumps, and used the A4 to pull another spade from West w ith East show­ ing out. West had another trump, and there was another one on lhe board but smaller that West’s. South had to keep lhe lead to force West lo trump and lhen the last trump would be good on the board. South led the A4, the K4. and a small diamond. West followed suit lo the first two diamonds and discarded her last heart. When West discarded a heart on the small diamond. South trumped with the 84, and lhe last trick went lo West with the last spade trump. North/South had made the 44 contract despite the fact that lhe trump split was 4-1, a rather unpleasant piece of coal in her slocking. However, with all of those (joints in lhe South hand. South was able to wrap up her Christmas present with a fine 620 point score and a 44 con­ tract. How did others manage on this hand? Some South players opted to open 2NT on this hand, but were sorely disappointed when their partner passed the bid. 2NT is not a forcing bid, and South was unhappy with her choice of bids. Others were even more disappointed when they opened with a minor suit of 14 or 14 planning to jump on their second bid. They never received a second bid but only a pass from North. Here you are with a fistful of high card points playing a 14 or 14. How disappointing. Others went to the other extreme and bid up past 44, trying for a slam in spades, and ending up in defeat. What is the takeaway present for today? With a big hand, with 22 plus points, open a forc­ ing 24 bid and work with your partner to gel to the best game. Despite lhe meager show ing from North, yet lhe total count was 26 high card points and the good play by South brought home the contract. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Barry County bridge play­ ers and their families! (Gerald Stein, an Accredited Bridge Teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, teaches bridge classes at local schools and bridge clubs. You can visit his bridge blog at: http://betterbridgeinbarrycounryntichigan.blogspot.com) �Pagn 6 - Thursday. December 25. 2014 - The Hastings Banner People throughout the nation laud Christmas pageant ...at the church of your choice ~ .t,,,^hes Weekly schedules of Hastings area c available for your convenience... GRACE C0MMVM1Y CHURCH *950 E M-79 Highway. Nashulle. Ml 49073 Pastor Don Rosene, (517) 852-9228. Sunday >cnice 10 a.m. Fel­ lowship Time before the serv­ ice. Nursery, children's ministty. youth group, adult small group ministry, leadership training. SOLID ROCK BIBLE CHURCH OF DELTON 7025 Milo Rd.. P.O. Box 408. teenier of Milo Rd. A: S. M-43), Delton. Ml 49046. Pas­ tor Roger Cla\p>x)I. (517) 204­ 9390. Sunday Worship Service 10.30 a. in. to 11:30 a m. Nurs­ ery and Children’s Ministry. Thursday night Bible study and pray er time 6:30 p m. to 7:30 pm. HASTINGS CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Danny Quanstmm. Pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:45 nan.; Evening Sen ice 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Dan Currie. Sr. Pastor, Ryan Ro'C. Youth Pastor. Josh Mau­ rer. Music Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9; 15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service: Jr. Youth Group 5-7 p.m. & Sr. Hiph Youth Group 7-9 p.m.. Wednesday. Family Night 6:30 p.m , Awana. Bible Study. Praise and Prayer. Call Church Office 948-8004 for information on MOPS, Chil­ dren’s Choir, Sports Ministries. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Susan D. Olsen. Phone 945-2654. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday, 9.45 xm.; Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH 4887 Coats Grove Rd. Pastor Randall Bertrand. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sun­ day School 9:30 im. Worship Time 10:30 a.m. Youth activi­ ties: call for information. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9275 S. M-37 Hwy.. Dowling. Ml 49050. Rev. Ryan Wieland. Sundays- 10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice: Sunday School and Nurs­ ery available during service (Summer Schedule - Adult Sunday School: 9 a.m.. Wor­ ship & Children’s Programs 10 a.rn) Youth Group, Covenant Prayer. Choir. Chimes. Praise Band, Quilting Group, Com­ munity Breakfasts and more! Call the church office al (269) 721-8077 (M/W/F 9 a.m.-l2 p.m ). e-mail office^ mei.net or visit www.countrych.ipcl umc.org for more information. LIFEGATE COMMUNITY’ CHURCH 301 E. State Rd, P.O. Box 273, Hastings. MJ 49058. Pastor Scott Price. Phone; 269-948­ 0900. Website: www.lifegatece.com. Sunday Worship 10 am. Wednesday Life Group 6:30 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 East. P.O. Box 63. Hast­ ings, Ml 49058. Pastor Rev. Jerry Bukoski. (616) 945­ 9392. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School, 10:30 am. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ?03 N. Main. Woodland, Ml 48897 • (269) 367-4061. Pas­ tor Gary Simmons. Sunday Worship 9:15 am. PLEASAN FVIEW FAMILY CHURCH 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor. Steve Olmstead. (269) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service. 9:30 a m; Sunday School 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Bible Study & Prayer Time Wednes­ day nights 6:30 p.m SAINTS ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Rd. (in Irving). Sunday services each week: 9:15 am. Morning Prayer (Holy Communion the 2nd Sunday of each month at this service), 10 u.m. Holy Com­ munion (each week). The Rec­ tor of Ss. Andrew & Matthias is Rl Rev. David T. Hustwick. The church phone number is 269-795-2370 and the rectory­ number is 269-948-9327. Our church website is http:// trax.to/andrcwatthias. We are part of the Diocese of the Great Lakes which is in communion with The United Episcopal Church of North America and use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer at all our services. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79, Rev. Richard Moore, Pastor. Church phone 269-945-4995. Church Fax No.: 269-818-0007. Church Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Bclson. Office hours, Tuesday. Wednesday. Thurs­ day 9 am to 2 pm. Sunday Morning: 9:30 am SundaySchool: 10:45 am Morning Worship. Sunday 5 p.m. Jr. Hi Youth (Oct. thru May); 6 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth (Oct. thru May); Sunday evening service 6 pm. Tuesday 9 am Men’s Bible Study at the church. Wednes­ day 6 pm - Hope for Kids (pre­ viously Pioneers) (meal served) (October thru May): 6 p.m. Circle of Friends (Young /\dult Special Needs Group) (Oct. thru May). COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH A Community of Christ follow­ ers who Glorify God, Strength­ en one another and Transform our World. 502 East Grand Street, Hastings. Sunday: 9:30 am., Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study Ac Pray er 7 pan. For information about other ministries and opportunities contact Pastor Jim Hess or the church at (269) 945-9217; or email pastorjim€ cbchasiings.org or see our Website: w ww.cbchastings.org. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled church. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange, Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd.. Nashville, Mich. 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David and Rose MacDonald. z\n oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special.’’ For information call 616-731­ 5194. CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 N Michigan Ave-. Ha< ‘6'’-945;\!L inc,. Phone Sunday School 1(1 1Ln’"Ni,h| ship II a m. Wednesday IM' Bible .Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH -An Expression of who Jesus is to the world around us' 2635 North M-43 Highway. Hastings. Telephone 269-945­ 9121. Pastor Brian Teed. Asso­ ciate Pastor, Oliver Beans, and Youth Pastor Eric Gillespie. Sundays: Nursery and toddler (birth through age 3) care pro­ sided. Sunday School 9:30­ 10:15 a.m. classes for toddlers thru adulL Coffee Fellowship 10:05 a.m.-10;20 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. & Children Churclu age 4-4th grade, dis­ missed during announcements. Sunday Evening Youth Group 6 p.m. and Adult Growth Groups. Wednesday Midweek: Pioneer Club, 6:30-7:45 p.m. age 4 thru 6th grade, and Ladies Bible Study. Thursdays: Senior Adult (50+). Lunch at Wendy's, 11:30 am. 4th Thurs­ day Brunch at 9:30 am. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green Street, Hastings. MI 49058 Pastor MarkPayne. Office Phone: 269-.945.9574. Sunday, Schedule - Worship: 9 am. Tradditional &. 11 a.m. Contemporary (Nursery Care is available through age 4); Adult Sunday School 10 a.nvx PreK5th grade Sunday School 11:20 am.; UpRight Revolt Youth Ministry (6th-12th grades) 5:30­ 7:30 p.m. Share the Light Soup Kitchen serves a FREE meal EVERY Tuesday from 5:006W p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Discover Gods Grace with us! Holy Communion Every Sunday! Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 - Sun­ day Worship Hours 8:00 and 10:45 itn. Sunday School: pre­ school - adult © 9:30 a.m. Nursery Available. Dee 28 - All ages Sunday School 9.30 a.m.; Middle School Youth Group 5:00-6:30 pan.; Men’s AA 7:00 p.m. Location: 239 E North SL. Hastings, 269-945-9414 or 945­ 2645, fax 269-945-2698. Pastor /Xmy Luckey http://www.discovcr-grace.org. Facebook: Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA Hastings, MI FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Church for AH Ages 405 N. M-37, Hastings, MI 49058. (269) 945-5463. Pastor Case VanKempen. Sunday Ser­ vices; 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:30 am. Contempo­ rary Sen ice. Nursery'. Children’s and Adult Sunday School available. Visit us online at: WWW.firstchurchhastings.nrg This infonnation on worship service is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: 1351 North M-43 Hwy, Hastings 945-9554 102 Cook Hastings 945-4700 The following pllbli^ed 60 years m the Dec. 23, j9Slf j^ting* Banner. United States newspal**5 and Canadian publications hailed Hastings’ Dec. H Christmas Pageant uid die unselfishness of the city’s merchants in new* stories and edi­ torials. The desire of Americans to turn their thoughts more t0 the Birth of Christ and Its meaning to the world was also reflected in the dozens of letters stiff being received here from all pans of the nation praising this town’s emphasis on the religious aspect of the Nativity. Hastings residents received in their Christmas cards clippings from other news­ papers telling of the event, sonic heard from fnends for the first time in many months after they had seen the story of ihcir hometown in their own periodicals. Mrs. Amelia Goodyear Hull wrote of being thrilled to read about the pageant in the New York Times, one of the most highly respected newspapers in the world. rhe Tulsa Tribune, the Milwaukee Journal, the Victory (British Columbia) Daily Tribune and hundreds of other papers headlined news of the pageant on their front pages. From Peru, Ind., G.E. Goodyear received a letter from W.L. Redmon which said in part: “As a Christian layman, I want lo congratu­ late you on advocating ‘Putting Christ back into Christmas.’ h is indeed a blessing to see all of you lake time on a busy Saturday night to have your parade of Christmas floats... I know that God willing, you people in Hastings will receive many blessings." Rev. Russell Houseman and others received personal notes from Chicago, Detroit, New Mexico, Oregon, Missouri, Grand Rapids and Battle Creek as well as from other points in this area. Robert Q. Lewis, of CBS, w rote “It is truly gratifying to know that there are communities in this country that realize this growing need for more emphasis placed on the true mean­ ing of Christmas..." Miss Lynn Arnold, of KSL’s radio and TV station at Sall Lake City, Utah, sent a script of her program for Dec. 10. Miss Arnold, on the air, said in part: “Tortarrow night, Dec. 11. these people (6,400 in tastings) will witness the tum-olT of their gaudy Christmas lights; they will pul away all the paper Santa Clauses and try to forget how many shopping days remain until Christinas. Instead, everyone will try to remember Bethlehem... the gospel according to St. Luke ... an old, old, message of “Peace on earth, good will toward men ..." Mrs. Leonard A. Merrill wrote from Rogers, Minn.: “1 heard a news broadcast concerning your decision of putting ’Christ back into Christmas.’ I would appreciate a writeup from your newspaper editor so we can pul it in our Minneapolis paper and our local papers. We desire to have the real Christmas honored." Mrs. Lou Richard wrote: “Il was with joy I read in lhe Louisville Times, a Kentucky daily, of your very worthwhile, much-needed and Christian undertaking to have Christ in your town this Saturday night..." Mrs. John Started, of Falls City, Neb., wrote: “We wish to congratulate you upon the effort in your town to honor the Lord. May He richly bless and may many be turned to The Saviour.’’ Mrs. Edith Hamilton, of Grand Rapids [wrote]: “There was a mighty fine write-up in our G.R. Press last week on your ‘Real Christmas Spirit’ plans and [I] want to say ‘May the Lord richly bless you.’...’’ Laurence Hansen, Pontiac, wrote: “We hope you have set a precedent lhe whole world will follow ...” * Ed Baldwin, of LaPort, Ind., wrote: “I pray that every community in our Great Nation will follow your example...” Rescoe A. Tnmkey, state chaplain of the Utah Dept, of DAVs [wrote): “It docs my heart good to know there are people who not only think but act. I hope this sort of thing can spread to all parts of the nation as w ell as the world...” From Waco, Texas V.E- Norwood wrote; “h is my sincere hope’and pr*ycr lhat il s!ia![ be nationwide in its scope and that we shall honor our Lord and Master in the proper manner...” From Medford Ore Josephine Smith wired:‘'Congratulations’and best wishes on your Christmas observance.” . „f k A card “to the PcOp|e of Hastings from Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Wanden. 1,“>ward‘ Calif., extended the hope f°r “ blessed HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 S. State Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 Phone 269-945­ 2285. Sunday morning service time: 10 a m. with nursery and preschool available. Flexlab •'Town Puis Christ Rack h* Christmas." Michigan CDs ^es Rd^ous Christmas." Ctt> Hh « 770 Cook Rd. Hastings 945-9541 Christmas. Dozens of lert^rc r NJ.WcstdePcre, . long Islaad City, The Christmas pageant drew throngs of people to downtown Hasl,r}9’ 1954. The collective effort to "put Christ back in Christmas” drew respons pie across the country. HASTINGS, MI - Gilbert Blok, age 79. of Hastings, passed away Monday. Dec. 22. 2014 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. Bert was bom on November 16. • 1935 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, lhe son of Johannes and Lena (Kolff) Blok. He attended school in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Bert married Nancy Townsend on November I, 1970. He worked for Olmsted Healing and Cooling for many years, until his retirement. After retirement Bert became self employed. He was a jackof-all-trades and could fix or build anything. Bert took great pride in his home that he and Nancy built on Leach Lake. He also owned and maintained rental properties as well. Bert was a member of the American Veterans. He was the Local, Department and 4th National Commander. He was also a member of Sad Sacks. Bert enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and traveling, especially to Alaska and Hawaii. < He was preceded in death by his parents, Johannes and Lena Blok; sister, Sylvia Monsma; and mother-in-law. Vonda Townsend. Bert is survived by his wife, Nancy Blok of Hastings; his children, Bert J. Blok. Deb (Steve) Grunst. Craig (Kris) Endres, Mary Blok, Dean Endres, Robert Blok, Sandra (Richie) Giddens; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, an expectant great­ grandchild on lhe way; brothers, John (Mary) Blok. Leo (Pat) Blok; sister. Jenny (Errol) Whitney and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Meadows of Hastings or Spectrum Hospice. Respecting Gilbert's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign lhe online guest book or to leave a mcmorj or message for lhe f am­ ily. HASTINGS. MI - Dorothy L. Hoke . age 92. of Hastings, died Friday. Dec. 19, 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born February 10. 1922 in Otsego, lhe daughter of Earl and Edith Anderson. She graduated from Otsego High School in 1939 and attended Parsons Business College in Kalamazoo. Dorothy married Jack Hoke in Plainwell. December 16. 1942. He preceded her in death September 28, 1999. Dorothy and Jack moved to Hastings from Plainwell in 1951. She worked in the Hastings Public School system for 19 1/2 years. She was active as a volunteer for Pennock Hospital for many years. She enjoyed playing bridge with friends and attending various activities of her children and grandchildren. She was a member of lhe First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, where she enjoyed the birthday club and other activities. Dorothy is survived by her three sons, Tom (Sheryl) Hoke, Jeff Hoke, and Steve (Kitty) Hoke; four grandsons; four granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. ’ Respecting her wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held Monday. Dec. 22. 2014 al lhe Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions can be made to Pennock Hospital or Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Ml 49058. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family www.girrbachfuneralhome.net. 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 » 269-94S. Serving Haxlings. Barry Coumy and Surround.,>g Communities ■'•S’KSSS-"-c'"'- P •Traditional and Cremation Services •Pre-Planning Services •Large Parking I.ot - Handicap Accessible •Serving All Faiths •Prc-arrangement Transfers Accepted Family Owned and Operated www.girrbachfuneralhome.m4 �Tho Hastings Banner - Ihursda/. Oecernbof 25, 2014 - Psge 7 SOCIAL security COLUMN One easy decision for ‘Make up Your l'fl,ntl Day’ Dec. 31 . 1 Affairs Specialot Make Up Yonr’ce,ebrates National feet to coin :.i / -n? I,k' timing is per^ohnio s “1 lhosc Year’s might need ‘-°nJc dcc*s’oiis arc big, and you )our mind Olh^ P*an )ou UP tnaite?nliI tire s.vneeC,M°nS a’V SnU,L bu‘ ,hc> ,e>•• I’" Un teluision. But getting back Jack .4. Hayward there is a pain, and haw you seen the sp->. ti of power cords?” Wc all have our <’un . serial someday s. Just out of reach. Ju*>t °'c horizon. But you don’t have to "ail,or day to plan for your retirement or ma 4 your mind to sign up for >our own lx‘ry ‘ My Social Security account. Planning for ) retirement is one of the most Important t ,inyou will do in your life. When signing up for My Social Scion . you can see whether you’ve earned enoug ’ credits to apply for Social Security bene 1 s and verify that your earnings history is cor’ reel. It’s very important that you verify )ouJ earnings, because wc base your future Socta Security retirement benefits on your litcttinc earnings' You also can estimate how much money you :|| receive ui,, If >«U Start cot­ Ing Social u>n |clI’r " instantly pcI ;1 benefit ><m van ,.|tn {ou need it. M'h'i ""‘"X- i'1’1'"' '"'wuretv' k‘‘i,U'c >o" will base I'11 >111)r 1VL.ci "h control, plan. SClUri‘y Scxial Secun1) '■'-e a My - make up >our mj www.socin^ legalhqtices DELTON. .MI - Jack A. Hayward, of Delton, passed away December 19, 2014 at his home. Jack was bom July 7. 1928. in Delton, the son of William and Opal (Monica) Haywand. A 1946 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, Jack was an extremely hard working man. Jack learned the trade of stonemason at a young age, and the brickwork and stonework of many buildings in Barry County were done by Jack. A member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union. Ixxtal #9. Jack and his son, Gerry, were the craftsman on the "Welcome to Delton* signs. Jack loved nature, especially birds, bee­ keeping, fishing, hunting, and trapping and he enjoy ed vegetable and flower gardening. On July 7, 1948, Jack married the former Joan Fiiriiman and she preceded him in death on May 30,1962. On September 8.1989, Jack married (he former Rose Goebel. and she pre*, ceded him in death on May 7, 2012. Jack is survived by children, Pamela Brown. Gary (Marcy) Hayward, Gerry Hayward, and Hope Hayward; a brother, William (Betty) Hayward; five grandchil­ dren, Calvin, Lance. Bonica, Brian and Kenny: and a great granddaughter, Chelsea. Jack was also preceded in death by his par­ ents, and sisters, Patricia and Theresa. Funeral services were conducted at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, Tuesday. Dec. 23. 2014, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial took place in Prairieville Cemetery. Please visit www.williamsgorcsfuneral. com lo share a memory or to leave a condo­ lence message for Jack's family. LEGAL NOTICES IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by Kelly M. Brinkert. a married woman and David A. Brinkert, her husband, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC. Mortgagee, dated September 5.2007 and recorded September 14, 2007 in Instrument Number 20070914-0001996, Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Filth Third Mortgage Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Three Thousand Two Hundred TwentyThree and 13/100 Dollars (S83.223.13) including interest at 7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tne mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pub! c vendue at the place of holding the circuit court w.thin Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 8, 2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Spnngs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lo’ 8 Johnson's Gun Lake Plat, as recorded in Uber 3 of Plats, page(s) 38, Barty County Records. The redemption penod shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance w.th MCLA §600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sale: TO ALL PURCHASERS. The foreclosing mortgagee can resend thei sate. In that event your damages, if any. arc- Irmited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus intereS,|f the property .= sold al loreclosure cate pur­ suant to MCL 600.3278. the borrower will be held redemption period. Dated. December 11, 2014 Orlans Associates. PC. Attorneys for Servicer P.O Box 5041 Troy, Ml 46007 File No. 14-016592 (12-11)(01-01) 7759’555 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN. P.C.. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage made by RICHARD S. SATTERLEE and BETHANY SUE SATTERLEE. HUSBAND AND WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc. ( MERS"). solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 26, 2008, and recorded on December 8, 2009. in Document No. 20081208-0011641. and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tiie date hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty-Eight Dollars and Forty-Six Cents ($113,768.46). including interest at 6.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged prom­ ises, or some part of them, at pubi c vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01.00 PM o’clock, on January 8, 2015 Sa'd premises are located in Barry County. Michigan and are described as- Lots 1 and 2 of Block 4 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determ.ned abandoned in accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from tho date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only. 15 days from the MCL 600 3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600 3278, the borrow­ er will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dur­ ing tho redemption period JPMorgan Chase Bank. National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. PC. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002852 FHA (12-11)(O1-O1) 77531560 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sole THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Douglas S. Palmer and Shelley J. Palmer, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s). to Mainstreet Saving Bank. FSB, Mortgagee, dated February 27. 2003, and recorded on March 11.2003 in instrument 1099177, and assigned by mesne assignments to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Six and 97/100 Dollars ($66,266.97) Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given lhat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on January 15, 2015. Said premises are situated In Township of Carlton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A Parcel of Land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 4 North, Range 8 West, Carlton Township, Barry County. Michigan described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 8; thence North 1011.1 feet to the place of beginning; thence North 288.9 feet; thence West 226 2 feet; thence South 288.9 feet; thence East 226.2 feel to point of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. II the property is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys lhe property at lhe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: December 18, 2014 For more information, please call* FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott Law, PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #447432F01 77591U3। (12-18)(01-08) N0T!?r:ERTARpiE RES1DENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice Is ^^iven that tho Barry County Z°n,n9°°n/d of APPC3ls will conduct a pu ,Or lhe following: Case Number v-i-2015 - David Rcn20ma, property ?, 0 Family Dentistry) Location: 1233-1 Marsh Road in Section 6 of Orangevi'le T\vp Purpose: Requesting a variance to erect/place a detached accessory bu'ld.ng 12 x 24 It. w.th a 6 x 12 IL porch closer to the sdo lot bne zero (0) ft. (the m.nimum is 7.5 H). and closer to the rear lot line 14 ft. (tho min.mum is 25 ft); and closer to lhe existing building 3 «• (b10 m.nmum is 10 ft.) in tho RL (Recreational Lake) zon ng district. MEETING DATE: January 12. 2015 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Community Room in tho (former Hastings Library Bui»>ng) at 121 South Church Street. Hastings Ml Silo inspecton of the above described property will be completed by the Zon:ng Board of Appeals members belof® the bearing. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal e ther verbally or in writing will be given tho opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned bmo and place Any written response may be mailed to tho address listed below, faxed to (269) 948-4820 or email to: jmcmanusvsbarrycounty.org. The variance apptcation 15 available for public inspeebon at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 West State Street, Hastings Ml 49058 dunng the hours of 8am to 5prn (closed between 12pm to 1pm! Monday • Frday. Pleasq cal! tho Planning Office at (209) i220 for further information, Tiie County of Barry will provide necessary'auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for tho hearing impaired and aud;o tapes of printed materi­ als being considered at tne meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals With disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling tne foliowing: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 West State Street. Hastings Ml 49058. (269) 945-1284 Pamela A Jarvis. Barry County Clerk 77591M6 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Stacy Ann Kruger and Edward Lee Kruger, husband and wife, onginal mortgagor(s). to First National Bank of America. Mortgagee, dated April 10, 2003. and recorded on April 24, 2003 in instrument 1102709, and assigned by said Mortgagee to CitiMortgage. Inc as successor in Interest by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on wh’ch mortgage there is claimed to be due al tho date hereof the sum of Seventy-One Thousand Three Hundred Thirteen and 46/100 Dollars ($71,313.46). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubi.c vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on January 8, 2015 Said premises are situated in Village of Woodland. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing 26 rods West and 18 rods 13 1/2 teet Soulh of the Northeast comer Section 21. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, as a place of bog’nn.ng; thence South 23 rods and 3 feet (or until it strikes the dividing lino lands formerly owned by Wi’liam J- Mcarthur) thence East 12 rods, thence North 23 rods and 3 feet; thence West 12 rods to tne place of beginning except the North 3 rods thereof for Street purposes, also except com­ mencing 311 feel West and 310.5 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 21; thence South 382 5 feet, thence EaSt 80 thence North 382.5 feet; thence West 80 feet to the place of beginning. Tho redompl'on period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. in which case the redempt-on period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lb® Revised Judicature Act of 1961. pursuant lo MCL 600.3278 lhe borrower will bo hold responsible to tho person who buys tho property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption P0”., o Dafod December 11, 2014 For more inform^’™* please call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott 8 Trott. PCAttorneys For Servicur 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle 200 Farmington «’»«• Michigan 48334-5422 File //440842F01 (12-11)(01-01) 77*'J154J fl look back at the stories and columns on local history In the Hastlnos Banner TURNING BflGK THE PAGES I Hannah Collier Falk’s diary of 1896, part XUV Following ix a continuation of the diary kept hy Hannah (Collier) Falk Jones in 1896. She was born in Courtland County, N.Y, and moved to Michigan at age 5. She lived in Richland and Middleville, but spent most of her life in Prairieville. She and her husband William Falk hud four children, two of whom died at age 2. Their daughter Frances mar­ ried a Merlau, and their daughter Nettie mar­ ried Dr. George Hyde. Hannah refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie Merlau, Willie Merlau. l^eta Hyde, Lora Hyde, Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law, Dr. George Hyde, 'Dock, ’ or Dr. Hyde. Iva Donovan is her current "hired girl." Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwriting. Most spellings are faith­ fully copied as written. She uses her diary as a ledger, of sorts, recording what she paid for various items and where, as well as who has paid her. Hannah dis arced her first husband and also later married a Mr. Jones, but kept or reverted to Falk us her surname. She died Jan. 22. 1922, just shy of her 9t)lh birthday. The full diary is the property of the Bernard Museum, and copies are available. This is provided courtesy of the museum. ___ “How full the stores is of folks a getting Christmas presents." i Hannah Falk, Prairieville Dec. 24, 1896 the Fox man was a coming. How full the stores is of folks a getting Christmas presents. Libbie Armstrong gave me a piece of fresh meat. I got her a towel for Christmas and one for Sam and Mary' Deback and left them with Sarah Harthom. Mrs. Nelson is sick. Thursday, Dec. 24 Willie Richard Falk bom December 24, 1862 died February 29, 1864. It is a real nice day today. It is Christmas Eve. Birdie, Willie. Frances and George Merlau here. We had 3 quarts of oysters for supper. Birdie helped to the M.E. [Methodist and Episcopal] Tree and ***♦ Willie to the Baptist Tree. Leta and Lora Hyde and Morris Anson came down with the Sunday, Dec. 20 It snowed a little last night and a little Robb’s and I rode down to Nettie’s with them today. 1 have been to Nettie’s today and and took things lo put on the tree tomorrow stayed all night again. Mrs. Kapler here for down to Nettie’s. I got a couch pillow and a two hours and Dock went to see Mrs. William red and white glass mug and a plale and little Hughes when he went along by Eugene basket and 3 maLs to the M.E. Church and Harthoms, they called him in to see Anna, his Willies’ photo with his wheel. George wife, and she is real bad. Dock thinks she brought me a chicken. Leta, Lora, Opal and won’t never get well. She has been a doctor­ Rankin got things, so did Iva Donivon. J paid ing by faith cure from Chicago with Milt Armstrong 1.25 for packing my pump and putting on a thing over the vent hole. Alexander Dowie. the faith healer. Emma Nagles man’s gun busted and most Monday, Dec. 21 It is a snowing today some. Dock took Leia killed him, a Monica boy. Nagles came after and Lora to school. Rankin slipped out of a Dock today. So Nettie could not come to the chair and hit his chin on the table and bit his Christmas tree. I got my 2 packets of curios from Mrs. F.A. Warner tonight from Florida, tongue real bad. A little bit hung and Dock clipped it off. When Dock came back from Jacksonville. So did Willie get his. Friday, Dec. 25 town my Nig dog came up here where I was. Christmas today. It is pretty cold. I am to He has been to see Anna Harthom, she is real sick. Dock has gone to town tonight again Nettie’s. Iva came down this morning early. A when Leta and Lora came home. Esteila man came here early this morning after Dock. McDonald came down with them and stayed Sarah Merlau is real sick, so Dock went right with us all night. She teaches our school in off as soon as he ate his breakfast. Nettie had Prairieville. It is quite cold today. Rankin is some strings stretched across the room and bidding us all good night. He says good night hung things on and a table to set things on. to all of us every night. Nig followed Dock Cecilia Diamond is sick. Orra Storms is lots better. Anna Harthom is no better. There is home tonight upon the farm. lots of sick folks. Nettie is a cooking two Tuesday, Dec. 22 George Starr is burned today at Plainwell. chickens and she had oysters, a lot of things It snowed Iols last night and today. Nig went for Christmas. Dock gave me a nice pair of home this morning early. I saw Frances and overshoes and a handkerchief from old Mrs. George go by with my open buggy. He has Crawford, a plaque from Alice Wilcox and a gone after his buggy to Mr. John Crumps. white glass from Myrtle and Nettie Wilcox They had their black colt Jennie a driving. I and two towels from Nettie and two bone am a going home this afternoon. Bunker dishes from Leta and Lora. 1 gave Iva a silver Gibbs plastered Nettie’s cistem then when he shoe. Leki and Lora, Iva a cup and saucer. I came home I rode with him. Willie came here staid to Nettie’s tonight and Iva rode home n few minutes. He left his wheel here in my with Morris Anson. Opal and Rankin each parlor. Frances and George here a little while got a book from Canada. Nettie made suet before I got home. Nettie fixed the waist of pudding. Shturday, Dec. 26 my blue flannel for me. Ely Clement brought It is a nice day today. I was lo Nettie's most me my lounge. I paid him 1.50 for it. Fred Hall here. Leta and Lora and Willie rude all day. I rode home with Fred Ball and his home with Fred tonight. Meeting to the mother. I got 7 lbs. 4 ozs. of sausage of her 10 chapel tonight. 1 got 12 dolls of Brow n 21 cts. cts. a lb. I paid her 74 cts. for it. She brought and 6 sticks of licorice candy 15 cts. and 2 me some butter milk, so did Sarah Silcox. She quarts of oysters 60 cts. 1 got my mail tonight. is a silting up with Orra Storms tonight. Little Alice Williams here today and left my books Opal Hyde came home with me tonight I here. 1 saw' George Kern and told him to bring brought some of her clothes and Morris me some sausage and pressed meat. I labeled brought her apron and drawers. Nig came up a lol of my things. Leta took an old bonnet of after tne. I fetched him back. Sarah Johnson mine for Nettie to trim to put on the tree for here, then she went to meeting lo the Baptist Mrs. Nelson. Rosilla Havins Donahue mar­ Chapel. Alice Williams here. I paid her 3.50 for books that I signed with her. Nina ried today at Battle Creek to Dwight A. Brandstetter here a long time tonight. Willie Sacket. Merlau here and brought his photo and his Wednesday, Dec. 23 We have quite a lol of snow but no sleigh­ wheels to Opal. Orra Storms is better. I got a ing yet. Leta and Lora here. Tliey were at letter from Eveline Daubney tonight from school. Dock down, they went home with Taylor Falls. Minnesota and a book from Dr. Dock, a fool. Lottie Orr here. Mrs. Cole is not McLeay entitled Beside the Bonnie Brier well. 1 pul a -silver shoe in lhe post office for Bush and I got a letter from Mary J. Steptoe, Lottie and one for Mrs. Cole and a handker­ Minnesota. chief for Richard, my brother, and look a bag Anna Harthom, who had been a frequent of nuts and candy and raisins to Ralph and Lavem and took a lol ot stull to Mrs. visitor to Anna falk’s home died not recover. Harthoni’s for Sarah to lake lo the Baptist She died March 3, 1897, at age 34. I he ’’wheel” or ”w heels” Hannah mentions Chapel to put on the Christmas free. I got 4 South Sea Islanders to Det and a big box of belonging to Willie, her 22-ycar-old grand matches 15 cts. and 4 sticks of licorice. Nina son, likely was a bicycle. Willie Richard Falk, born Christmas Eve and Mrs. Carpenter here. We went alter my 1862. was one of Hannah’s children. He was mail and I got 2 dozen hyacinth bulbs that Josie got for inc. I left a dollar with her to take 14 months old when he died on a Leap Day. lhe pay out of. We went to see Jtw lo see when (To be continued) �Financial FOCUS F„r„i.,l,e<l '>y Mark D. Chris,e„se„ of EDWARD JONES Merry Christn^alnt Gar,0<*t The Ion" > . cv_CQM)! . Time for a family meeting to discuss financial preparations? The weekly eommuniiy to Fe«ow»hip Hall was expanded I* chiin;|1 ^lrcv’new - R°ad Commission Go,nrn’ss'on l' has as c°ntmissioncfx »Ji Mncc lhe counl> board of 9O??* aclion in a ^ec. advance. Bill \v?-CrV‘jWcd si' candidates in a six-vear , c,S‘CC"x’r was reappointed for Township alKo"^.,, Karc" Bola °r Eas,"n term. Ken *as aPP°>nled to a six-year ,o 'he boaM!j?!n|fBcWin«WMreaPPoin,eJ Odessa’s H.'sS A V"Canc) lc" by Ukc Sememe H\r|tert Cusack, who died in Minkev r»- V 'Mmy of Orleans and Charles board 0 Poland were already on the W^O!\Bank Posted its Class Act members ^’1cs<lay of last week al Kilpatrick United . Zurich for their annual Christmas rit Cn.nf- ThC ,or lhc noon meal was vaicred by Swede’s Restaurant of Mulliken, ank president Courtnay Collision made a cv» announcements and introduced new members of the bank staff and announced u state honor. Singer/mustcian Shannon Hughes of Lake Odessa played dinner music and then entertained following the meal with a series of numbers for which she played her own piano accompaniment. include the congregation o turkey which traditionally has aM • |ed dinner. This year lhe week o th I^J dale came with fierce weather.nnkcys was canceled. However. ।he • lcoll had already thawed so lu<i cul Ray mor proceeded to bake the for the meat from the carcasses, and free future use. 'Hie delayed dinner w as se J, week with accompanying squash, era . sauce, dressing, mashed potatoes, ro s variety of pies brought by inv"'bc • , Central United Methodist Church. Hu meat was served buffet sty le instead of having run nets for each table. 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Il is a joy to drive around town in tne evening and see the attractive light displays at many homes. The town has young trees in .sidewalk cut-outs, and these are* decorated with strings of white lights. Love-Byers Jacob Bradley Love, son of Loren and Barbara Love of Eagle, Ml and Emily Rose Byers, daughter of Brian and Mary By ers of Jackson, Ml arc pleased to announce their engagement. Jacob is a 2009 graduate of Grand Ledge High School and is attending Michigan State University and will soon receive his bachelor degree in economics. Emily is a 2008 graduate of East Jackson High School and received her bachelor degree in animal science from Michigan State University. She is currently teaching microbi­ ology while studying al Western Michigan University and will be receiving her masters degree in immunology and virology'. HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE Wedding date to be announced. Congratulations Jake and Emily! . Dm. JloaitUf. MetnoJu}. Marriage \ Earl R. Thompson, Jr. The husband, dad and grandpa wc loved so much will always live In our hearts. His love for us will always be a keepsake David Charles Lee. Kalamazoo and RexAnn Lynn Rasey. Hastings. we'll never forget. Rest in Peace! I Love always. Linda. Earl III Debi, Sara dr Brian, Jim, Vicky 6c Steve, and AH the Grandkids ’7541916 • NOTICE TO RESIDENTS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2015 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7:30 P.M., UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Dec. 23, 2014, are available in the County Clerk’s Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.barrycounty.org. JANUARY 14 APRILS JULY 8 OCTOBER 14 FEBRUARY 11 MAY 13 AUGUST 12 NOVEMBER 11 Seas on Titan and heating bills can be astonishing MARCH 11 JUNE 10 SEPTEMBER 9 DECEMBER 9 by Dr. E. Kirsten Peters CORN INDUSTRY ALERT! 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Happy holidays. 1 heal my home with a natural gas fur­ nace supplemented by a woodstove in the living room. It’s a small stove, really designed only for emergencies and for fires built for fun on a Sunday afternoon. In other words, it doesn’t heat the whole house, and it works only with constant tending. But during our cold snap. I built some fires in the woodstove to try to take the edge oft of the natural gas bill I was incurring. The woodstove is in the same room us the ther­ mostat for the house, though, so healing with it caused the temperatures in the rest of the house to crash. Still, I was doing what I could to lessen what I would later owe the power company. The main ingredient in natural gas is methane. It’s colorless and odorless, so util­ ity companies add a rotten egg smell to it. That way, il there is a leak, your nose becomes aware of it, and you can evacuate your home and then call 911. Methane occurs elsewhere in the solar system besides the Earth. 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In other parts of the Ligeia Mare, however, the methane is so deep no reflections from the bottom were detected, indicating places that are more than 200 yards deep. It’s amazing to me what we arc continu­ ing to leant about our solar system — infor­ mation ranging from data beamed back from a spacecraft landing on a comet to this information about Titan’s methane seas. I’m also amazed al lhe amount I owe lhe power company for methane 1 used tn November — but I’m trying to keep some perspective about il. Dr. £’. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard universities. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington Stale University. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 25. 2014 — Pagrj ft v TO ALL CREDITORS The settlor, Frederick i n birth 0929/1926) Jr. (dote of lake Rond, Said^' O.?ob« 17.2014, 4W97. died tve of tho settlor's nMM^J^^^’^PresentaAdmm.stratk)n have been ie/0. Whom letler* of Cred.tocs of thc d^l,SSuedda ms agamst the ProdanX™. no,,r'ed lhat all Trust dated August 15 2' .^ J’ Dummer Revocable unless presented ?0 E ,or0ver Trustee, within four month* h M’ VflnSi{*|o. cation u rnonlhs after the date of publi- after les entitled to it. Trust win thoro' d,stnbuted to the benebciar- Elaabeth M. VanSirUn t Frederick J. Dummer T?Stee Of 160 August 15. 2014 Revocable Trust dated Dated: 12.15 14 By Robert J. Lonastmn* KS;1"4 fes,a,» pc »4M9C5h,9m 49058 77saiBao attfmdS MAN & SHERMAN, P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A OPRTamv omcl at PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF YOU ARE IN HnDT^rACT1VE MILITARY DUTY. cond SAL£ “ Do,aun has 61,00 mado in tho FLYNN A Q^°J9a9e mado by KELL,E REkX^n>AQ SINGLE WOMAN, to Mortgage Ro?'stral,on Systems, Inc. (’MERS‘), ty as nominee for tender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated December 19. •.008. and recorded on January 6, 2009, in Document No. 20090106-0000120, and assigned by said mortgagee to CIT1MORTGAGE, INC., as assgned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof lhe sum of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars and Seventy-Two Cents ($136,325.72), including inter­ est at 4.000% par annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. A! the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 01XX) PM o'clock, on January 8, 2015 Said promises are located in Barry County, Michiaan and are described as: LOT 11, HILLTOP ESTATES, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THERE­ OF IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 74. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption penod shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from tho MCL 600.3241a(b) not.ee, whichever is later. If the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure safe or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property dunng the redemption period. ClTlMORTGAGE, INC. Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman. P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington H.Ite. Ml 48335 CIT.000944 FHA (12-04)(12-25) 77W13M FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to col’ect a debt. Any informat.on obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PUR­ CHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by tho fore­ closing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to lhe return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse agamst the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in tne conditions of a cer­ tain mortgage made by: Christine L Padgett and Scott Deling, Wife and Husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Arbor Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated January 16, 2009 and recorded January 29. 2009 in Instrument # 20090129-0000784 and modified by agreement dated July 1. 2011 and recorded August 11,2011 in Instrument # 201108110007635* and re-recorded November 18, 2014 In Instrument i 2014-010868 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to:Plane! Home Lending, LLC, by assignment dated June 11, 2014 and recorded June 26, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-005935 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of Two Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Soven Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($247,827.63) including interest 4.5% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged prom­ ises or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 15. 2015 Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: That part of tho Southwest one-quar­ ter. Section 17. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at lhe Northwest romer of said Southwest one-quarter; thenw.South 00 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds East 1865.62 fee along tho West Ime of said Southwest on^quarter lo tne oomt of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds East 210.00 feet; thence North 69 degrees 02 minutes 50 soronds East Lake Plat); thenco South 89 degrees seconds West H28.55 toot to 1ho^™ Beginning. SubiectJ° a33^et thereof. Commonly purposes over the West 33 fee tne^ Wflyland Ml knov.n as 877 S Payn® rh^]|'bo 6 months 49348 Tho redemption per od ShtW d01erminod from the dale of such sale, • 600 3241 or abandoned in accorda^^e^ MCL 600.3241 a. in which case to® f or cd shall bo 30 days from toe date of by MCL upon iho expiration of the noticred MCL C00 3241a(c). whichever u {jJ®S5.ssoid at fore600.3240(17) applies. If toe Revised closure sale under Chapter 3 3278, th0 Judicature Ad of 1961, under person who borrower will be held respond blo Ofecio5ure sale buys the property at the /r}°rt;£maainq too P'<>Pef* w to tne mortgage holder for da 9 . 12/ifl/2014 ty during lhe redemptuxi period. ^ortgagee Planet Home Lending, U.C, As^fll South Attorneys: Potestivo & Assoca as. • ' fl307 (248) Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills. Mi 944-5123 Our Rio No: 14-11751 H2-18)(01-08) Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT* ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIUTARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee- In that event, your damages. If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made m the conditions of a mortgage made by Gtona Treadwell, a single woman, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, InCj Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2006. and recorded on February 13, 2006 in instrument 1160088, and assigned by said Mortgagee to HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. as assignee as documented by an assignment in Barry county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ono Hundred Eight Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven and 14/100 Dollars ($108,327.14). Under tho power of sale contained in sad mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given lhat said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public venduo. at the placo of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1 .-00 PM. on January 8, 2015. Said premises are situated In Township of Assyria, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at the Northeast comer of the West 1/2 of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 7. Town 1 North, Rango 7 West, thenco South along the East lino of said West 1/2 of the Northwest frac­ tional 1/4 a distance 396.00 feet; thence West par­ allel with the North line of said section 7 a distance of 220.00 feet; thence North parallel with said East line of the West 1/2 of lhe Northwest fractional 1/4, a distance of 396.00 feet to said North section line; thenco East along sad North section Imo 220 00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case the redemption poriod shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sale. If Lhe property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Ad of 1961. pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption penod. Dated: December 4, 2014 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott & Trott, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File M46100F01 (12-O4)(12-25) 77531321 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thl# sale may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boen made in tho conditions of a mortgage mado by Linda M. Emmons, an unmarried woman, original mort­ gagors), ta Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis, Mortgagee, dated March 29, 2005, and recorded on April 4, 2005 in instrument 1144305, and rerecord­ ed on December 9, 2005 in instrument 1157408, and mod.fied by Affidavit or Order recorded on December 9. 2005 in instrument 1157408, and assigned by mesne assignments to MidFirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Saving Association os assignee as documented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Three Thousand One Hundred Forty-Throe and 70/100 Dollars ($103,143.70). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case mado and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the placo of holding the circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 8, 2015. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the West Quarter post of Section 7, Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence Southerly along the West line of Section 7. 98.00 feet the Southerly line of the recorded Plat of ‘Popular Beach No. 2’ as found in Uber 3 of Plats, on Page 31 in the office of tho Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, thence East along tho Southerly line of said Plat of ‘Popular Beach No. 2" 628.79 feot, to tho point on tho West lino of Lot 27 in said Plat; thence South along tho West line of said Lot 27, 15.50 feet to the Southwest comer ol Lot 27; thence South 67 dogroes 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the Southerly Imo of said Plat of ‘Popular Beach No. 2'530.00 feot for tho place of beginning. Thonco South 67 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the Southerly line of said Plal of ‘Popular Beach No. 2‘ 231.00 foot lo the Southeast comer of Lot 41 of said Plat of ‘Popular Beach No.’; thence South along tho westerly right­ of-way of Sprague Road 220.00 feet; thence North 67 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West parallel to the Southerly Imo of tho Plat of ‘Popular Beach No. 2" 231.00 feet; thonco North 220.00 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unloss determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale nnder Chapter 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961 pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated; December 11, 2014 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott & Trott. P C Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #442882F02 (12-11)(01-01) 77591 Notion Of n? C°llecT0r THIS RRM IS A PE%E8T. ANY I^^T. ING TO COLLECT * “ ysED "RATION we obtain Contact our ornlfUR- POSE. PLEASE CO THE NUMBER |F you "FFICE at DlrFy. N AcHVE ATTN PURCHASJ^Omay rescinded by th® f°Xg n a *O,?9o9<*- In that event, your dern«[ shall bo Omh- ed solely to tho n MORTGAGE sA^gagoU^ £°Cn ^ade m the conditions of 0 * onqinai m Shafon R. Goddard, single Mortgage Electronic Rnj s JLS*8t8ms. Inc., Mortgagee, dated jn* ^’3. and record­ ed on November 1 • .. ’n-»,rumcnt 2013. 013648. and assign^1W. fl°n9agco to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as a5SJ 0 as documented by an assignment, in BJffy ri;,^L,.C5°rtj5' Mchigan. on which mortgage th« ed to bo duo at th<J date hereof tho sum of W S x Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-^* 97/ioq o0)|ar5 ($96,972.97). ~ , Under tho power d salo^contained in said mort­ gage and tho statute in .J"]30 .^de and pro­ vided, notice is hereby 9 al said moqgagO w1| be foreclosed by a sale or no mortgaged premises or some part of them, at puoi-c vendue. at tho place of holding the circuit ^rry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 22. Said promises are s-tuatod in Township Of Hope. Barry County, Mdi'9an’ and ato described as: Commencing 1956 3 feet East ol North 1/4 post Sect,on 35, Town 2 North. Range 9 West, for begin­ ning; thenco West 282.3 feet, thonco South 166 feet thenco Soutn 85 degrees 20 minutes East 94 feet; thence Northoastoily along Shore of Mill Pond to beginning lot. Tho redemption period shatl be 6 months from the date of such sa'e, unless determined abandonod in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chaptor 32 of tho Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 60() 3278 the borrower will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property at tho mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period Dated: December 25.2014 For more information, please call. FC D (248) 593-1309 Trott Law. PC. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sto 200 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #447510F01 (12-25)(01-15) 77591874 AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. NOTIFY US AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORT­ GAGE SALE - DefaA having been made in the terms and conditions certain mortgage made by Jason M Harr, A single man and Jennifer L King, A Single Woman, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans Inc, Mortgagee, dated the 4th day of September. 2003 and record­ ed in the office of tho Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 8th day of September. 2003 in Document #1112721 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having boen assigned to Green Troe Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due. at the date of this notice, the sum of Seventy Five Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Six & 78/100 ($75,956.78), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover tho debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of tho power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such caso made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of January. 2015 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Ml (that being tho building where tho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is held), of the premises desenbed in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as afore­ said on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 6.750% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney foes allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by tho undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in tho premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located there­ on, situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, Stato of Michigan and described as follows, to wit: Commencing at lhe Southeast comer of Lot 1, Block 13 Kenfields Second Addition; thenco South 1 degree 49 minutes West 170 feel, thence North 89 degrees West 149 toot; thence North 1 degree 49 minutes East 170 feot: thence South 89 degrees East 149 feot to beg nning with right of ingress and ogress over the following described property until street is extended South, commencing at the Southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 13. Kenfields Second Addition; lhenco South 89 degrees East 66 feel; thence South 1 degree 49 minutes West 170 feet; thence North 89 degrees West 66 feet; thence North 1 degrees 49 minutes East 170 feet to begin­ ning. Being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20. Town 3 North Range 8 West During the six (6) months Immediately following lhe sale, the proper­ ty may bo redeemed, except that In the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pur­ suant to MCLA 600.3241a. the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately folio-wing the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, tho mort9agor(s) will bo held responsible to the person who buys the property al *h0 foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during too redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, tho Purchaser at the sale shall be enti­ tled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against toe Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 12/18/2014 Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee Fabrizio & BROOK. P C Attorney for Green Tree Servicing LLC 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 GTSD FNMA HarrJa H2-18)(01-08) 7759tHO6 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: Thio sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, If any, shall be limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Kyle Blair, an Unmarried Man. original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated January 31, 2008, and recorded on February 14. 2008 in Instru­ ment 20080214-0001387, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Fifth Third Mortgage Company as assignee ns documented by an oss:gnment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dote hereof the sum of Ono Hundred TWonty Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Throe and 75/100 Dollars ($120,553.75). Under the power ol sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute In such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM. on January 22, 2015. Said premises are situated in Charter Township of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, and are described ns Commencing 300 feet West of the Northeast corner of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, for tho place of beginning: thonco West 115 foot; thenco South 170 feet; thonco East 115 feet; thenco North 170 feel to tho place of beginning. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case tho redemption poriod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 ol tho Revised Jud-cature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 tho borrower will be held responsible to thb person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure safe or to lhe mortgage holder for damaging tho property during the redemption period. Dated: December 25, 2014 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott Law. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington H'lls, Michigan 48334-5422 Filo #446306F01 (12-25)(01-15) 77591884 Notice Of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PUR­ POSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY? ATTN PURCHASERS: This safe may bo rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall bo limit­ ed solely to the return of the bld amount ten­ dered at sale, plus InteresL MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been made in। the conditions of a mortgage made by Daniel M. Dowd, an unmarried man, original mortgagor(s). to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc.. Mortgagee, dated September 4. 2007. and record­ ed on September 21,2007 in instrument 20070921­ 0002258, and assigned by said Mortgagee to BANK OF AMERICA, N A. as assignee as docu­ mented by an assignment, in Barry county records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ol Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Thirty and 56/100 Dollars ($230,330.56). Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holdmg tho circuit court within Barry County, at 1:00 PM, on January 15, 2015. Said premises are situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1- Stoney Point A parcel of land lying between Lot 9 of an unrecorded Subdivision ol part of Gary F. Blackman property and the right-of-way of Consumers Power Company and located in the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, fur­ ther described as: Beginning at tho Southeast comer of Lol 37 of the recorded Plat of Stoney Point, according to tho recorded Plat thereof in Libor 2 of Plats, Pago 6. said Southeast corner of Lot 37 being South 146.51 feet from tho Northeast comer of said Lot 37; thence North 51 degrees 54 minutes East along tho North side of a roadway 414.48 foot; thence North 57 degrees 33 minutes East along the North side of said roadway. 181.05 foot to the true place of begin­ ning, running thence North 56 degrees 51 minutes West 219.36 feet lo tho shore lino of Crooked Lake; thence Northeasterly along said shore lino for 93 feet; thence Southeasterly to a point on a line run­ ning South 57 degrees 33 minutes West which is 85 feet from the place of beginning, thence South 57 degrees 33 minutes West, 85 feet to tho placo of beginning. Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from tho date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a. In which case the redemption poriod shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If tho property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of lhe Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600 3278 tho borrower will be held responsible lo tho person who buys tho property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to tho mortgage holder for damaging the property during tho redemption period. Dated: December 18. 2014 For more information, pleaso call: FC X (248) 593-1302 Trott law. P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Sle 200 Farmington Hills, M chigan 48334-5422 File #432892F02 775818131 (12-18)(0108) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Estate FILE NO. 14-26840-DE Estate of Richard L. Foster Date of b;rth02/01/1928. TO ALL CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, Richard L Foster, died 10-09/2014. Creditors of the decedent are notified tnaf all claims against tho estate will bo forever baned unless presented lo Wi!uam E Bradley, persona! representative, or to both the probate court at 206 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 43058 and the per­ sonal representat.vo with n 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 12/18/2014 Robert J. Longstreet P53546 607 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 945-3495 William E. Bradley 550 Lakeside Drive Hastings, Ml 49058 (269) 948-2763 7751 twa . SYNOPSIS RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 10, 2014 - 7:30 p.m. Regular meeting called to order and Pledge of Allegiance. Present- Greenfield, Walters, Carr, Bellmore. Hawthorne, Pint, James. Absent: None. . Approved tho Agenda as presented. Approved tho Consent Agenda as presented. Approved Resolution #2014-187 - Township Board 2015 Meeting Dates and Hobday Schedule. By roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. Approved Resolution #2014-188 - Township Board Compensation Plan for 2015. Supervisor $24,970.00 per annum. Clerk S28.820.00 per annum. Treasurer S25.520.00 per annum. Trustee’s $99.00 per Township Board meet­ ing attended. By roll call vote. Motion carried unan­ imously Approved Resolution #2014-189 - Township 2015 Budget. By roll call vote. Motion earned unan­ imously. Meeting Adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Robin Hawthorne. Clerk Attested to by,' Jim Carr, Supervisor www.rutlandtownship.org 77511554 FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. II you are in the Military, please contact our office at tho number listed below. ATTN PUR- ■ CHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the fore­ closing mortgage© for any reason, tn that event, your damages, il any, shall be limited solely to the • return of tho bid amount tendered at sale, plus inter­ est, and tho purchaser shall have no further . focour&e against tho Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, ct tno Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mado in the conditions ol a cer­ tain mortgage mado by: Richard Weyrick NKJk Richard K. Weyrick II and Sheila Weyrick, Husband and Wife to Citicorp Trust Bank, fsb. Mortgagee. dated April 9. 2007 and recorded April 25. 2007 in Instrument # 1179749 and corrected by affidavit dated December 8, 2011 and recorded December 19. 2011 in Instrument # 201112190011909 Barry County Records. Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: US Bank National Association as Trustee for CRMSI REMIC Senes 2007-02- REMIC Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-02. by assignment dated Juno 26. 2014 and recorded July 2, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-006308 on wh,ch mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof tho sum of One Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Ono Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars and Twenty-One Cents ($172,129.21) including interest 7.567% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mado and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 15, 2015 Said premises are sit­ uated in Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at tho Southeast comer of Section 8, Town 2 North. Range 9 West; thence North 0 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 1330.09 feet along the East hne of said Section 8 to lhe South line of lhe North half of tho Southeast quarter of said Section 8; thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 44 seconds West 553.30 feet along said South lino to a point on tho shore of Head Lake, said point being tho true point of beginning; thence North 89 degrees 05 minutes 44 seconds West 231.28 feet along said South Imo; lhenco North 00 degrees 08 minutes 44 seconds East 163.00 feet to the centerline of Head Road; thenco Northeasterly, 111.50 feet along said center­ line and the arc of a curve to tho left, the radius of which is 159.15 feet and the chord of which bears North 57 degrees 12 minutes 25 seconds East, 109.23 feet, thence North 37 degrees 08 minutes 13 seconds East. 143.82 feet along the centerlme; thenco along an intermediate traverse line of the shore of Head Lake South 14 degrees 19 minutes 38 seconds West 193 89 feot. thence continuing along said traverse Ime South 33 degrees 16 min­ utes 57 seconds East 182.54 feet to the pont of beginning. Including aH land lying between sa-d intermediate traverse hne and tne waters of Hoad Lake, also including all land tn the North half of tne Southeast quarter of sa»d Section 8. lying Northeasterly of the above desenbed parcel and Easterly of tho centerline of Head Road. Subject to easement for public highway purpose over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Head Road Commonly known as 5717 Head Rd, Hastings Ml 49658 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with MCL 600 3241 or MCL 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption ponod shall ba 30 days from tho date of such sale, or upon the expi­ ration of the notice requred by MCL 600 3241 a(c). whichever is later; or unless MCL 600 3240(17) appl.es. II the property is sold at foreclosure saleunder Chaptor 32 of the Revised Jud.cature Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the prop* erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mod gage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated. 12/18/2014 US Bank National Association as Trustee for CRMSI REMIC Series 2007-02- REMIC Pass-Through Certificates •; Series 2007-02. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys- 1 Polostwo 6 Associates, P.C 811 South Blvd Su.to ■ 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-51’23 nUf File No. 14-14293 ' (12-18)(O1-O8) . 77«ht38 �Pago 10 - Thuroday. December 25. 2014 - The Hastings Banner Middleville sets interviews for village manager hopefuls CAMERAS, by Julie Maknrcwicz Fm- 1'naliksa. Alaska, where he’s manager for Lnalakwu he was been since January Bristol Bay the Borough to ’’013 and a Writer Middleville officials narrowed their village manager search lo three candidates and have scheduled interviews in tire coming weeks. Patrick Jordan will be interviewed at 4:30 Friday, Jan 2; Timothy McLean nt 4:30 f™^X>enTd as an adjunc. p.ofcssor .. Friday, Jan. 9; and Jenny Roberts al 2:30 p m. Saturday. Jan. 17. All interviews will take B iker College, deputy township supen’jsor in place in the village hall and arc open to the . depniy county clerk supervisor m public. Muskegon. Friend of the Court tnvesugatw n The village received 23 applications for the Grand Haven, and a corrections officer position. A search committee narrowed the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department field to lhe top five, and the full council Jordan received a master of P“bl‘«.,,?™," Monday afternoon selected three candidates istratmn degree from Westen. Michigan lor interviews. University in 2000 and bachelor of science Rebecca Fleury served as the village man­ degree in political science from Grand Valley ager and finance director for 3 1/2 years before accepting a position as lhe city manag­ State University in 1995. McLean is currently the assistant city man­ er for Battle Creek. Director of Public Works ager for Jonesville. That Hillsdale County Supervisor Duane Weeks has been serving as interim village manager while the council community has about 2,200 residents. Prior work experience includes an adminis­ conducts the.search for a replacement. trative internship with the City of Troy. Patrick Jordan is currently the assistant city ti<m C?1"' has ’ niasler<>''.Publi“dmini,„a. mt ,!rec fb>'n B0*''ng. Grcc,n Slate mdm'T'y » bachelor ■>' 'T v n l‘Er«in Pol tiuil science from <ir-,nd Vallc> State University. Mclxan attended the D^' l61vi|l’ge coun­ Cil meeting lo Rc| # ^.^r feel for h0H ,he eouned 0|x.rales md tthJ| the community is I'ke. He said he believes strongly m commu­ nity involvement and maintaining an active downtown. Roberts Worked as the deputy township ?ni"rwCr.r"r De,la Township i» [-ansing fTOnl -UIU lo August 2014 She was the manager’s assistant from 2(XX) to 201°- Police continue to warn of scams from page 1— thick lo a full two jnchcs thick. Very few pco. pie have interest in the book besides me. 1 am suggesting we discuss, at next month’s meet­ ing, attempts to make the public document more user friendly. “In the I32-pagc budget narrative, there arc assumed services that we know w-e are and will continue t0 provide such as payroll, 32: Storm Bowling Bails 31; Villa leftovers vendor payments, public safety such a police Majors and fire. Wc know these services will always Arens Lawn 42; Villa’s Team 38; Old Men 31; Shake-n-Bake 31; Gunga Gulunga 29; be supplied by the city. Wc can summarize 37; Muff Divers 35; Hastings Bowl 32; Fab 5 Adrounie House 28; Tands 27; McDonalds the contents of these declarations as obvious 31; Pocket Pounders 30; Red Rockets 25; 27; Damn Kids 22. High Games and Scries - E. Stors 209; C. givens, with much less discussion, and we Jack’s Team 17. don't need to set them as a goal within the High Games and Scries - D. Smith 111 Mercia 227-613; M. Daniels 208; H. budget document.” 229; A. Doughterty 222; K. Hess 225; M. Bowman 223-591; J. Haines 234; Z. House 196; P. Anger 217; M. Garrett 235; R. Guild Emery joked that he enjoyed reading the Hubbard 259-711; A. Taylor 202-552: B. small novel but that seldom does any visitor Taylor 245; J. Barnum 227. H. Moore 206; D. 219; J. Zink 215; A. Castelein 255; R. Hill Lambert 227: R. Guild 214: J. Wanland 258­ 202; C. Purdurn 212; S. Thurman 236; T. to the city hall ask him any questions regard­ 735; A. Kinney 255; D. Hiar 196; J. Arens Heath 222; J. Bush 210; T. Neymeiyer Sr. ing the contents of the budget book, a copy of 224; D. Morey 231: D. Gonzales 233-625: G. 208; T. Whitehead 212: R. Westendorp 235; which is provided to guests in the lobby to Gonzales 223-649; M. Arens 234; M. Miller S. Main 234-607; C. Curtis 237-650; B. read at their leisure. 201; D. Varney 221; M. Magoon 190. J. Landis 258-691; C. Pennington 223-595; M. “My favorite subject in the book is Magness 189; B. Hamma 155; S. Hanson Sylvester 230; D. Snyder 212; J. Haight 232; •Budget History and Trends.’’’ chuckled J. Hunt 268-713; D. Lambert 226; R. Conley 229. Emery. “I put a lot of work into this and 1 278; B. Taylor 245: J. Wanland 279-771; D. think it is cool, but we can drop it altogether. Carpenter 229; J. Lesick 214; W. Pierce 202; ThurdayThursday Angels Il never generates interest by others. We can Moore’s Apts, 41; Yo Yo Sisters 38; Miller P. Ayers 222; S. Krol 208; M Ulrich 257; D. cut those items and I would like to approach Farm Repair 35; Varney’s Const. 30.5; House 234-660; M. Davis 234; R. Potter 236, a detailed discussion on the add-ins, Hastings Bow! 30; B.B. Magee 28.5; Cathv’s K. McDonald 223; S. Lyttle 238. removals and changes io save jn the cost of Girls 23. producing the book. I am asking for feedback High Games and Series • C. Miller 197; Sunday Night Mixed from the council at the second Budget meet­ M. Gdula 203; N. Tavor 137: L. Apsey 156; Princess and Her Toads 41; Tire Wild ing in January, on whatthey would like to see D McCollum 191; S. Owen 176: C. Bunch 37: Pinheads 33; The Terribowls changed or modified in the document to Doombos 234; S. Casarez 138; N. Newton 261/2; Happy Hookers 24 1/2; Animal House make it more user frieM^.’• 159; L. Jackson 142; D. Curtis 175; J. Gaspr Jon Hart, director of community develop­ 193: M. Weiler 154; B. Brown 151; C. Women’s Good Games and Series • S. ment. shared that the recent Holiday Hop Cooper 177. VanDcnBurg 194-536. went well with businesses reporting overall Men’s Good Games and Series - D. increases in sales during the event, noting the Wednesday Classic McKee 199-572; A. Stora 196-510; Jy. carriage rides were very popular and that the Big Mike’s BBQ 45; Westside Beer 42; Shoebridge 201-499; W. Case 203; M. Moore CDC would be looking into incorporating the Sarcasm Ser. 40.5; 12 in a Row 40; Culligans 199; E. Garcia 192; S. Jewell 173; B. Kelley carriage service into more of the city’s annu­ 37; Smithville Blues 37; Whatever 33.5; 168. al events. Brunswick Bowling 33; Hurless Mach. Shop Hart also mentioned lhat lhe new digital welcome sign was now operational and that Hart and Jeff Mansfield, city manager, were learning how to use the sign. Also discussed was the possibility of sharing the use of lhe sign with local organizations. “The new digital sign is very attractive and we are learning how to use it." added Mansfield. “The only content right now is city events, however, as we develop lhe usage policy, we should discuss lhe possibil­ ity of public use requests. However we do it, Sporting Goods For Sale Husines v Services we w’ill develop a policy lhat makes sense for EURO MOUNTS: PLA­ CENTRAL BOILER OUT­ GARAGE DOOR & opener all.” QUES available starting al DOOR WOOD FURNACE. repair special. $30 off broken “A sale is pending for the building hous­ $10.00, (269)948-7921. Safe, dean, efficient WOOD spring or opener repair. Free ing Fall Creek and there has been recent Crooked Creek Woodwork­ HEAT. 25 year warranty estimates. Call Global Dis­ interest in the three-story building lhat for­ ing. available. D-2 Outdoor count Garage Doors, merly housed ACE Hardware.” Hart contin­ Wood Boilers 616-877-4081. (616)334-3574. ued. “Wc should have more to report after Estate Sale the first of the year.” NEED A HAND organizing ESTATE/MOVING SALES: hi Memoriam Mansfield also reported the receipt of a that cluttered basement • by Bethel Timmer - The Cot­ IN LOVING MEMORY check for $37,929 from Consumers Energy closet or garage? Let Profes­ tage House Antiques. of sional Cleaning Services as rebate for installing the new turbo blower (269)795-8717 or (616)901­ Howard Birman help, we’ll work with you or at the waste- water treatment plant. The high 9898. 12-31-12 on our own to clean up that efficiency equipment will, “pay for itself in Ils been 2 years since we sat mess. Call Sarah at (269)948­ Automotive two years with just the rebates alone. Our beside your bedside. Our 8377. efficiencies since installing the equipment hearts were crushed and THE DETAIL WORKS Will are already showing significant improve­ be closed from January Sih- sore. We did our best to the National Ads March 1st. Due to having end, till we could do no ments and Consumers appreciates the ability PUBLICATION major surgery (with little in­ more, In tears we watched THIS to remove the peaks in power use, as satiated come) 1 will be belling Gift you sinking, we watched DOES NOT KNOWINGLY by the new blower.” Certificates at $10.00 off a you fade away: and though accept advertising which is County Commissioner Ben Geiger offered "Full Detail" only through our hearts were breaking, deceptive, fraudulent or a year-end view of county commission proj­ might otherwise violate law January 5th. 1 hope my good we knew you could not stay. ects, stating the county had a rocky start of customers will support me You leftbehind some aching or accepted standards of the year with last year’s ice storm, but sueduring this time. Call hearts that loved you most taste. However, this publica­ ceeded in developing a count)’ wide strategic tion does not warrant or (269)948-0958 or (269)908­ sincere. We never shall and plan, set goals and vjsions for facilities, 9675. God Bless Rick Taylor. never will forget you. Miss guarantee the accuracy of you so much! any advertisement, nor the passed a good budget invested in roads, technology and paid down it s debt. Betty & Family quality of goods or services advertised. Readers are cau­ T"8 c"y has made significant improve­ tioned to thoroughly investi­ ments and I think it is looking ?(«*'•" a<ided gate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: good judgment and reasona­ In other businesx tite council: Al! real ci Utt achcrtiiiag in thi» new j. ble care, particularly when Gon«»< p.-per il subject to the Fair HouCr; Act Approved the pUrchase of a new- snow and the Mtchljun Cud RijJiti Ail dealing with persons un­ wb.Kh cu!cc1:*6y nuke it ilk;al tn ^,owcr and drop sander front Greenmark 1*7,260-205-4900J known to you ask for money xhtruw "any preference. liouMian nt ^'7'"'. at tL Too of S5.'8> 5> and dtKrinMiutioa b-i-ed on r*oc. color. reli­ srn mjkam nvaicMr out <00000 pm in advance of delivery of gion. *r«, handicap, familial itatui, goods or services advertised. that th; Pcclivdy- Counci' members joked i ttxifjJ onjm. iqc ct nurtui autui, or SHOWTIMES 14/26 -12/31 deln an?”^ si^alks «ere remammg an intention to make any inch prefer­ BOWLING SCORES Banner CLASSIFIEDS CALL... 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Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! n Pick-Up AvUUhJo S3® 7709 Kingsbury Rd., CWton, Ml 49040 Phono 26M29-2775 goaeaWartSACom She earned a master’s degree in science administration from Central . Michigan University in 2011 and a bachelor of business administration from Baker College in 2009. • Approved th. ' , kv Chase Youngs, lhe MU sK,i"^ Football Cl“b and Saturday S..£" f-elds 'w April through June ..... Barry County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to warn people to be cautious about giving out any personal information over the phone or sending money to anyone they don t know’. Scams continue in the area. Residents are getting calls from someone claiming to be from the IRS and saying the person answering the phone owes money to the IRS. The callers then inform the recipients if they make a pay­ ment, no criminal action will be taken. But if no payment is made, they threaten that an officer w’ill come to their home and arrest them and pursue criminal charges. Sheriff’s deputies wam people that this is a scam and that the IRS will not call residents demand­ ing money nor will an officer make an arrest. Officers wam residents not to give out information and definitely refrain from sending money. Police investigate animal cruelty case Barry County Sheriff’s deputies assisted Hastings Police with an animal cruelty investigation Dec. 1. Officers were called to a home in the 700 block of East Madison after receiving a report that n resident had been seen beating a small dog with a steel pole and then burying the dog in the back­ yard. The body of the dog was recovered and transported to Broadway Vet Clinic for a necropsy. The case remains under inves­ tigation. Nashville man reports theft of change jar A 41-ycar-old Nashville resident report­ ed finding the back door of his home open and jar containing change missing. The incident was reported around 6:30 a.m. Dec. 8 in the 800 block of North Main Street, Nashville. Nothing else was report­ ed missing from the home. The estimated value of the change jar is $300. Embezzlement charges sought against former employee A Nashville man who owns a business in Hastings reported what he believes is a case of embezzlement from his company. The incident was reported Dec. 12. The man (old officers he believed his former officer manager was taking money from the company. He learned that a cell phone, recovered at Kmart, had several of his rebates in the case with the phone, and the phone was activated in the employee’s boyfriend’s name. The business owner told officers he believed he was missing about $1,000 in rebates. The business owner told officers his office manager quit after he told her he would allow her to quit rather than be fired so long as she didn’t seek unemployment benefits. He learned later she did apply for a receive unemployment and said he then wanted to pursue charges for embezzlement. State Police arrest man for domestic violence enSha-iuS^^^ment conferences and seminars Hastings Detachment were dispatched Dec. 19 to investigate a domestic-assault com­ plaint at a residence in the village o Middleville. An investigation revealed that a 27-ycar-old man reportedly physically assaulted a 21-year-old woman and threw her to the floor after an argument over a phone and medical bill. The man was arrested and lodged at the Barry County Jail for domestic violence. Barry Township man arrested, facing multiple charges A 25-year-old Barry Township man was arrested by Michigan State Police Dec. 20 after a domestic assault complaint. The man was booked into the Barry County Jail facing charges of domestic violence, child abuse, assault by strangulation, assault with a dangerous weapon and discharging a firearm in a building. Officers reported the man reportedly assaulted a 28-year-oId woman and fired a gun into the ceiling of a bedroom in the home. Officers also report­ ed the man may have physically assaulted a child, as well. Employees, police investigate possible fraud A Walmart loss-prevention employee notified Barry County Sheriff’s deputies of a possible fraudulent return of an item to the store. The employee told officers a sus­ pect purchased a television, then returned a broken television and received a new one. The relumed television was reportedly not the same kind or size and was used and broken. Officers and Walmart employees continue investigating the incident, which was reported about 1:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Motorcyclist injured in one-vehicle crash /X 17-year-old motorcycle rider was injured in a single-vehicle crash Dec. 19. Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings Detachment responded to the scene of the accident Dec. 19 in Johnstown Township. Troopers found the teen was not wearing a helmet and suffered a minor head injury’. He was transported to Battle Creek Health Systems where he was treated and released. Unwanted man removed from store A Walmart loss-prevention employee called Barry’ County Sheriff’s deputies about 2:20 p.m. Dec. 18 after a man, who had orders to stay off the Walmart proper­ ty. was seen inside the store. The 23-yearold Hastings man was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail facing possible crim­ inal trespassing charges. Motion lights may have been shot out A 41-year-old Haslings man reported motion lights at his home appeared tohave been shot out. l he man told officers he Ih ”Xi, me frUm WOrk ,we on,! "ight. i ?? re no1 wo'king. He found mnv | '° C? ''S'11- and believed they Troopers from the Michigan State Police GET MORE LOCAL NEWS! Subscribe tu the Hastings Ban— �The Hastings Banner — Thursday December 25,2014 — Page 11 LARGE OF small QW 9?itD VGOir1 । ! !<§©.WJnW? <§W°I - 'jAe. LSZliLLZ___ sunshine Pack & Ship 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) Hastings OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 VISA �Page 12 — Thursday, December 25.2014 - The Hastings Banner Solid passing gets Bulldogs past the TKHS ladies by Brett Bremer Sports Editor lhe "Dejans’ pressure never really got to the Bulldog. basketball Bvron Centers var-in ‘ team calm)* pol the hull inbounds, pn’sed > fmni one station to another up lhe court and then got into its offense consistently on ns «ay to a 57 26 victory at Thomapple Kellogg Thornapple Kellogg’s Hana Alverson pushes ahead with the basketball as Byron Center’s Marisa Spetoskey gives chase during the second half Friday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ’!",cs "nd when they did 8«t •' 'be oftenSrte end they struggled u> nin 'heir oftenvivc ■;ot'r olfcnsc .s kiI|il)g lisr Bays s,id. ,.Wc t lav r. S'°P p,0>inS fnMn "lu>ou bK th l,ke Byrt’"c-cn V"s ,s pmb:‘b'y he best team that havc Byron IImi” f' leant.’* . .. lit thought hi..; girls picked things up on the oUknstve end i„ t®e second half. High School Friday. The Bulldogs went on a 9-0 run to start the with P- i °re tfaM Aly*'a ,W1 TK second quarter, upping their lead to 23-8 and H .II r8,,".P°'M’. and four steals. Junior Holly led by double digits the rest of the evening. „ ', " Points. Junior liana Alverson had ‘ They move il ven well against anything, ^ini"' h'eh five "-bounds to 8° *''h her three said Thomapple Kellogg head coach Jessee Bays. “When I watch them on film they move n2.W^W“ch happier in ‘I1C second half." it very well against man. they move it very • >s stud. "| thought they hustled. I thought well against zone, they move it very well ney scrapped. It was a game where hey. against pressure. If you don’t bring the pres­ "c re down, we might as g'Ve the other sure they’re a very good passing team. ™ al ’’ "nd I 'bought Taylor Moore The Trojans gave Bulldog junior forward .srt.n uEan Kraus played really, really wc|i Alexa Carter a little too much space a few oil the bench. My little point guard. Makayla Kmg. played her tai, off" ' times and she made some nice plays with the basketball on a couple other occasions to lead i saw sorncjcaHy good things. I saw some all scorers with IS points. The Bulldogs also olfense in the second ha|f. where 1 didn’t see got 11 points each from junior guanl Ashley tf?c half at all- We "<•'« getting Cline and junior forward Tena Baar. good looks, we jUst didn’t hit the shots: We’ll Bays was most disappointed in how the work on that overChrisintas break." Trojans ran their offense in the first half. TK .p. c Tr°ja”s are now 2-4 on the season. struggled against the Bulldog pressure at I ney return to action at Caledonia Jan. 6. Saxons pick up play on defensive end to score win at Belding Momentum swung back and forth Thursday, but Hastings was lhe team extend­ ing its lead in the end al Belding High School. Tiie Saxon varsity boys’ basketball team improved to 3-1 overall this season with a 51-40 victory over Belding. Hastings head coach Steve Storrs said his guys continued their trend of getting ahead early and then letting a lead slip away before the half. Belding went on a 7-0 run to lie lhe game heading into the half. Storrs said increased defensive intensity and awareness by his boys led to Belding hitting just one field goal in lhe third quarter. The Saxons moved back in front then extended their lead to double digits in the fourth quarter. Alex McMahon and Cole Harden had ten points and four assists each for the Saxons. Peter Beck had a game-high 13 points. ' The Saxons also got five rebounds from McMahon and Clay Coltson. I elding got nine points each from Sam Beckett and Brenden Dines and seven each from Lukas Mcnich and Biyce Wilker. Hastings is off now until a Jan. 6 meeting with Maple Valley The Saxons will be home for the first time this season when they take on lhe Lions. They follow up that match-up with their OK Gold Conference opener at home against Thoniapplc Kellogg Jan. 9. . _ PP 9 Kellogg junior Lauren Ricketts (40) looks for help as she is pressured Jin /nur S Alexa Carter al ,he t0P of key during the second half Friday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) • Winchester national runner-up as Lakers win Dll title again Vikings pass Pilgrims in second half by Brett Bremer Sports Editor F* Die Vikings are still |>c/figct on Friday nights. Lakewood’s varsity boys’ basketball team improved to 24) on Friday nights and 2-0 in Greater Lansing Activities Conference play w ith a 44-42 victory at Lansing Christian. The Vikings are 2-2 overall. It took a pretty good second half comeback for die Vikings to keep their GLAC record unblemished. They were down by as many as 12 points to the Pilgrims in the thud quarter. Lakewood beat the Pilgrim press a couple times, getting the ball behind the Pilgrims to KJ Cummings for lay-ups. "He’s got a knack for getting to the rim and controlling his body once he jumps," Lakewood head coach Wayne Piercefield says. Kyle Willctfe knocked? down a”Jpair otf three-pointers in the third quarter tocFto help* right the Viking ship. Lakewood had a 31-29 lead by the end of the period, then held on for die two-point victory. “The guys really gutted it out," Picrcefield said. “We didn't practice Wednesday night because we had too many guys out with the flu and then (Thursday) we had six healthy guys at practice. We missed so many easy looks inside the paint tonight in lhe first half. I’ll say it was from fatigue from being sick. 1 was really proud they just kept battling and fighting and defensively we played really Picrcefield said Ben Dillon had an espe­ The Rams were knocked otf in the opening round of the tournament at the end of Culbert s freshmen and sophomore seasons. Colorado Stale hosted two rounds of lhe tour­ nament this season, and in front of about 6.000 supportive fans the Rams knocked off Denver and then Colorado to earn their spot in the Sweet 16 in Minneapolis. Texas ended the Rams’ season, with a 3-0 victory Dec. 12 al the Sports Pavilion in Minneapolis. The second secd.ed Longhorns would go on to lhe Final Four, where they were downed by BYU. BYU. a team Gilbert's Rams knocked oft early this season, fell to Penn^ State in the National Championship The Rams are 59-5 over the past two sea­ sons, and were 31-3 this year. They have made the NCAA Tournament in each of the past 20 seasons and have won six straight Mountain West Conference championships. "It's really special," Culbert said. “Just because wc are used to it it’s kind of hard to realize how special it is, but if you take a step back it’s pretty cool." Culbert has been making trips back to Michigan during the holidays, spring break and during the summer each year, but might be back less in the future. She has plans to coach a I4U club team in Colorado this sum­ mer. WMlill mu daily solid defensive night, and so did Wyatt a blocked shot and a handful of ^utv-.ilf-jijst J(Tew mvuiics of time off the bench/ ‘ ’ Cummings and. Colin O’Mara tied for the team-lead with If points, and Joe Parks added eight points for Lakew ood. O’Mara, who did­ n’t play in his team’s non-conference loss to Hastings Tuesday (Dec. 16), hit a big three in the fourth quarter Friday and was a perfect 6of-6 at the free throw line for the night. Lansing Christian got 12 points from Matt Havey, all on threes, and II points from Preston Granger. . Lakewood is off now until a home game against former CAAC-White rival Lansing Catholic Jan. 6. Culbert and Rams reach Sweet 16 by Brett Bremer ’ Sports Editor A little over three years ago at Colorado Slate University Adrianna Culbert was a freshman expecting to be red-shirted for her first season with the women’s volleyball pro­ gram. Four matches into that freshman season, after host Wichita State at the Shocker Volleyball Classic upset the team. Culbert was told she wouldn't be red-shirted. About five minutes before the Rams were set to take on Tennessee in their second match of the tournament in Wichita Culbert. who was recruited as a setter, was told she’d be starting as an outside hitler. , Culbert had eight kills and 15 digs in a tough 3-2 loss to the nationally ranked Volunteers from Tennessee. Since then, Colorado State voile) ball has been as good as ever. Culbert, now a junior, had another eight kills and 15 digs against Texas, as the Rams appeared in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division J National Championship Tournament for the first lime since 2009 early this month. •’’It was a great experience to finally gel to the sweet 16. We make the tournament every year, but breaking through to the next level was awesome." said Culbert. war I really enjoy it. I've been to a couple practices. It's a different facet to the game that most players don’t really get a chance to dive into, but I love it," Culbert said of coaching youngsters. She is working towards a business market­ ing degree at CSU, with a minor in econom­ ics. She’s loving her major and living in Colorado. Culbert isn't sure what her senior volleyball !fas?n win hold for her. CSU senior setter Ueedra Foss, the Rams' first ever All-America setter, played her last match for the Rams against Texas. Culbert may set. She may con­ tinue on as a hitter. She did both in high schoil at Delton Kellogg where she help lead me Panthers to the Class B Slate Final in 2009 anjl the Class C State Quarterfinals in 2011. “'ll be interesting to see what next year tolds for me," Culbert said. “If they need me to set I will. biggest thing is just playing, wherever they need me to play. My biggest in,ng is just being out on the court anywhere "7 me to be." Was named All-Mountain West. ,A Pacinc North All-Region and AVCA «"-Anienca Honorable Mention in each of seasons. She was the only player I ■ Mournain West to rank in the top ten for i 1 kiif and d'8s Ihis season, and was also 17th y senior Miiyson winchester (94) is near the front of the Louisv°"e Ky-Dec'V 'Unner'UP finiSh at lhe Division 11 Nalional Championships In The first runner across the finish line at the 2014 Division 11 National Championship wore the blue and white of Grand Valley State University. So did the second. And the third. Thornapple Kellogg alumnus Allyson Winchester was the second finisher in that group scoring her best ever national champi­ onship finish with her time of 21 minutes 11.5 seconds. Grand Valley Slate University’s Women’s Cross Country team had the first three finish­ ers and six ot the top 40 as it won its third consecutive national championship and its fourth in five season Dec. 6 in Louisville, Ky. lt was the first time in the history of die Division II National Championship that one team had the first three finishers. Sophomore Kendra Foley, this year’s top runner in the GLIAC, took first'whh a time of -1-05.8 while teammate Jessica Janccke was third in 21:14.7. Winchester earned All-American honors for the fourth time in cross country with her finish. She was third overall at lhe 2013 National Championships, sixth in 2012 and 19th in 2011. No one was close to the Lakers in U’tosville. They finished with just 50 points. Hillsdale was second with 115. TK-Hastings swimmers can’t quite keep pace with Tigers Allegan bested the Thomapple KelloggHastings varsity boys’ swimming and diving team in its home opener in Hastings Thursday. Jared Bailey won a pair of events for TKHastings, but the Tigers swept the top spot in all three relays and pulled out a 97-83 victo­ ryBailey opened his senior season in the Community Education and Recreation Center poo! with a winning time of I minute 2.59 seconds in the 100-yard butterfly and a win­ ning lime of 2:16.41 in lhe 200-yard individ­ ual medley. TK-Hastings had a pair of oiher winners at the meet. Nate Ryfiak took lhe diving compe­ tition with a score of 199.5, with teammate Troy Boonstra in second with 163.50 points. Nick Myers won the 500-yard freestyle for TK-Hastings in 5:53.10. < L.KCa^Unn ,ed ,he TiSers "> 'he win. tak­ ing he .00-yard freestyle in 2:01.42. the |Q0yiird breaststroke in 1:12.26. and helping Ids toarn to victories in the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay. Kyfi.ik added a runner-up finish forTK in ...... ,6 72" k , ™;HaSlings alw had a ntnner-up time of L08.23 from Aidon Reigler in the inn I backstroke and a runner’-up time of A!ex Beauchamp i„ Call 269-945-9554 for Hastings Banner classified ads �The Hastings Banne< - Thursday December 25, 20f4 — Pago 13 ith Ramblers Lion coach Ion) Wawiemin said his guys wreMled much better in the dual with the by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The I ions shouldn't h.nv saved their best tor las) Wednesday night Maple Valley's varsity wrestling team opened the Greater I arising Activities i onfetvnee season with a 51-29 loss to visit­ ing Petrs, then followed that up with a 41-31 loss to the Hastings b* Team. Saxons . •*We made a lot of mental mistakes that cost us the match.” he said Ihings started out oka) tor the Lions. Inc Ramblers got the first six points because of a void in lhe Lion line-up at 145 pounds, but Franklin Ulrich got those points right back for W‘ne took down the ®’>«n Witte in l,«h of the first 152 1M,„„d boot. the., nfter « ,|K. tom the third period n re a pjn 5 minutes 12 seconds­ ‘ The Lions got their next ' Points frotn voids in the Rambler hne- P ‘ <jnly gol Onc other contested victory .| c (‘touch scored a 16-0 technicalI UH againsl Ramblers’ Cary Fox after t ual had ahvady been decided. . .. The Ramblers won the other five weight classes where there was a compciUjon> Wyatt Baird wrestled okay fOr thc L but didn’t attack ns well as he should have down 2-1 in ihe third penod of his l35-poUnd Maple Valley’s Kodee Crouch (back) holds Perry's Cary Fox on his back during the second period of their 130-pound match Wednesday during the first Greater Lansing Activities Conference dual of the season. (Photo by Brett Bremer) match. » Austin Creller wrestled well fOr part for the Lions in his 2I - -pound match, but couldn’t stop locking his hands around Perry’s Jonathon Nemeth, and was eventually disqualified because ol technical violations. Things were going okay for Lion 189pounder Cole Decker too. before he was caught and pinned late in the second period of his match with Mike Gratnza. Levi Roush (140 pounds), Jason Bassett (J60) and Holden Creller (285) scored the three forfeit wins for the Lions. “J think by the time we wrestle conference (tournament) we will be ready for them. We have some kids already talking about a revenge match.” Wawicrnia said. Maple Valley’s Austin Creller (top) moves Perry's Jonathon Nemeth around the mat during the first period of their 215-pound match Wednesday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Nathan Baird (119), Crouch (130). Ulrich (152), Decker (189) and Austin Creller (215) scored pins for the Lions in the match w ith Hastings *B’. with Wyatt Baird (135) won by forfeit. Maple Valley returns lo GLAC action at Lakewood High School Jan. 7 Lakewood bested l^eslie 39-27 in its league opener Wednesday. DC boys fe/id off Bulldogs to clinch fourth wtay by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The schedule will most certainly get tougher, but the Trojans are taking care of business so far. 1 honiapple Kellogg’s varsity boys' basket­ ball team upped its reconJ to 44) to start the season with a 55-53 victory over visiting Byron Center Friday in Middleville. “Overall right now, I think our guys are just playing hard.” said TK head coach Mike Rynearson. ’ The hustle and the effort collec­ tively is different. Tommy (Hamilton) is keeping us in there. He had some big shots. Jackson (Bronkcma) is scoring, but you know I think the guy that has been most consistent at both ends of the floor is Conor Leach. He’s making shots. He’s not forcing shots, [.ast yetq^he couldn't decipher ‘when should 1 shoot Ir’or ‘when.should Llry lo’.make ihings happen' every. lurieix taiR-lied it<Kow. he's just letting the game conic to him. He’s taking open shots and boy is he keeping possessions alive with tips and offensive rebounds. He’s doing a fabulous job for us ” Leach had a couple big buckets to answer Bulldog three-pointers in the third quarter. The Trojans started slow, with thc Bulldogs taking a 14-10 lead by holding TK scoreless for most of lhe first five minutes of thc bail­ game. Thc Trojans fought their way in front with a 16-7 run in lhe second quarter and pushed their lead to as many as nine points in the third quarter. ’’The intensity picked up,” Rynearson said. “Everybody started hustling a little bit more and good defense led to some easy offense at the other end. Then, it was back and forth. Wc might have stretched it to ten at onc point and they got right back. The three ball gets you back in riic ballgame in a hurry.” Tiie"" Bulldogs* Travis Tinker hit fourth Thornapple Kellogg’s Cole Cronkright (40) runs into Byron Center’s Brayden Smith as he works his way to the basket during Friday’s non-conference contest in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) threes in lhe ball game and led his team with 20 points The Trojans also had a lough time guarding thc Bulldogs’ 6-3 sophomore for­ ward Brayden Smith who finished with 16 points. Hamilton led the Trojans with 22 points and Leach finished with 13. TK also got seven points apiece from Bronkcma and Cole Cronkright. Hamilton added six rebounds, two assists and five steals as well. TK’s lead which was as many as nine in thc third quarter dropped to just four points after a a three by Smith in lhe opening seconds of the fourth quarter that made the score 43-39. flte Bulldogs had the TK edge dow-n to two a few times in the final couple minutes, but Hamilton was 4-of-4 at the free throw line, Cronkright knocked down a foul shot and Bronkcma two to helpTK seal its fourth win. Lakewood scores lopsided GLAC win over the Pilgrims Maple Valley senior Olivia Ricketts tries to create some space in the lane in betv/e°n Perry s Kyra Kassa (right) and Lindsay Crim (left) during Friday night's GLAC contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Ramblers go up big in first half against the Valley girls Maple Valley ’s varsity girls' basketball team heads into the holiday break still chas­ ing its first ever Greater Lansing Activi ics Conference victory. - • Perry- bumped lhe Lion ladies to the new league with a 58-26 win over them at Maple Valley High School l-riday. The Ramblers outscored the Lions 3- <’ in the opening half, gelling 11 points ion Cliasity Potter in the lii>i 16 minutes. » !<• finished with a team-high 13 points. Victoria Bell added ten points. Lindsay Crim nine and Katie Figucras eight for t ie Rambles. Olivia Ricketts had ten points to lead the Lions, and Payton Schrader finished with six. The Lions scored ten points in each of lhe final two quarters. Schrader and Emma McGIoeklin were both a perfect 2-of-2 nt lhe free throw line. McGIoeklin finished thc night with four points. Maple Valley returns to action Jan. 6 at home against Hastings. 'Hie Lions are now 2-4 overall this sea­ son. Lakewood’s varsity girls* basketball team improved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in thc Greater Lansing Activities Conference with a 42-17 win over Lansing Christian at Lakewood High School Friday. The Pilgrims led 8-7 after one quarter, but a three by Grace Haley in the second quarter accounted for her team’s only points until the fourth quarter. luikewood led 36-11 heading into the final eight minutes. Viking head coach Denny Frost said it was a good way for his girls to head into the hol­ iday break. Gabic Shellcnbarger led the Vikings with 12 points, knocking down four three-point­ ers. Karly Morris had nine points and seven rebounds and Kate Richmond added seven points. Marie Hendrickson finished lhe night with four points and six rebounds for the Vikings, and Kennedy Geiger came off the bench to contributed four points and four boards. Frost said it was also another solid game for Aaron Kietzman who finished with four points. Thornapple Kellogg point guard Jackson Bronkema flies through the lane in between the Bulldogs’ Travis Baker (24) and Mason Humphrey (30) during the fourth quarter Friday in Middleville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Vikes take first and second at first cheer competitions While a senior led team the Vikings were kind of expecting to open the season with a bang. Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said it has been a bit of a slow start though. The Vikings finished second at the OvidElsie Invitational Thursday (Dec. 18). finish­ ing behind host Ovid-Elsie by a little over six points. “We’ve got lhe ability. We’ve got the tal­ ent. 'fhey’vc just got to work to their poten­ tial. Maybe last night might have done us a little bit of good,” Martin said. Thc Vikings did put together a solid score of 72.8 points. Ovid-Elsie was better with a total of 746.3. Lakewood did have lhe day’s best round one score, tallying a 230.6 to Ovid-Elsie’s 229.1. The Vikings then added a 206.9 in round two and a 285.3 in round three. Ovid-Elsie scored a 222.5 in round two and 294.7 in round three. Breckenridge was third in the overall final standings with a score of 699.6, followed by Linden 585.2, Saginaw Swan Valley 538.1 and Flint Powers Catholic 528,7. The Vikings’ score Thursday was a bit bet­ ter than their total of 718.08 from their season opening meet, thc Leslie Blackhawk Winter Dec. 10. That score was gcxxl enough to get the Vikings a championship that day though, as they bested runner-up Jackson Northwest by oxer 80 points. Perry shoots 43 free throws in victory over Maple Valley Maple Valley saw its Greater Lansing Activities Conference record evened at 1-1 in a 65-42 loss’to visiting Peny Friday. The Ramblers led from the start, holding the Lions to two points in the opening quarter. Perry pushed its lead to 31-11 by thc hall and doubled up the Lions through three quarters 52-26. Reese Middleton led the Rambldrs with 27 points. He was !3-of-l5 at lhe free throw line. The Rainbiers spent a lol of the night at the free throw line, going 26 of-43. Maple Valley was just 16-of-29 at the free throw line. Grant Adrianson did knock down all fixe of his foul shots for lhe Lions, and wound up leading his leant with seven points. He scored all seven of his points in the fourth quarter. Andrew Brighton added six points for Maple Valley. The Lion-, ate now 1-2 overall this season. They will return to action at Hastings Jan. 6 �Page 14 — Thursday. December 25. 2014 — The Hastings Banner Leinaar keeps DK alive until defense catches on u" by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Junior poinl guard Noah Jjcinaar did what­ ever w as needed to get thc Panthers going in thc first half Monday at Martin. r i .in for two points hard u,burst , M.' rc h’<vtng a MR———- Leinaar pulled down an offensive rebound scoring ...... , «-nuse they were h __ UJICU uv-- -------dnwn Manin junior guanj gual<1 in thc paint and went back up for two points hard tlmn to wipe out a two-point Clipper lead with just Oa™' Dill, Who hid over two minutes remaining in the second Enme with ->4 ooinB- CU> u- | ln,s f”r quarter A few moments later he knocked 'he Clippe,; .» The pair eombtned f,lr 0 17PerfonXe »>tlie foul',nc> *"h Di" ” down a pair of foul shots after getting n steal lo lake a two-point lead away from thc perfect 8-for « “I didn't think vvr defe."<!^!I,lu’0W Clippers again.off two more fast break baskets can. especially at the begin "n8 of the game. He finished in the final minute of thc quarter to put his Blacken said “They scorcd about CVct> limc team up 19-15. Delton Kellogg never trailed down the court it fell l’k<? for„ fi?t ‘luartcr : ■■ • • IK again and went on lo a 71-59 victory over the After that, I thought wC rca y sl‘ffcned up pretty good." . hast Clippers. “ft was (Dim -utd then his big sidekick Defense let! directly to lhe last six points of ihe period. Leinaar got the two foul shots after (Curry). they both scored 25.24 which should a steal. Teammate Landon Grizzle swatted a not happen. But lhe kids kept at it. We played shot into the stands, and when thc Clippers man-to-man the whole night. they shut WCLU and they went towards thc basket again Panther junior everybody c|sc dt)Wn center Zack Cooper blocked a shot by Martin scored enough That’s how wc should score. sophomore center Tanner Curry. Cooper kept Wc got balance ” Delton Kellogg pushed its lead lo as many his block in bounds and Leinaar went the other way for a lay-up. A steal by Leinaar led as eight points in the second quarter and led 33-26 at the half The lead grew to as many as to thc last basket of the quarter. Leinaar had 18 points in the first half and ten points in the third quarter and as many as finished with a team-high 22 points. He did 15 in the fourth for the Panthers. “ft was a nice victory for them, but it just more of the tmditional point guard stuff in the came harder than 1 think it should have,” second half. is pretty good with thc ball,” Blacken said. "That’s not a knock on M;»rtin. “(Leinaar) said Delton Kellogg head coach Paul They battled their butts off. He’s got kids sus­ Blacken. “He can take it all thc way in and he pended, but those two players (Dill and did that tonight. He’s a pretty good passer too. Curry) they’re good. They’re going to score a He was important. The first half he was a lot lot of points. 1 felt like if we could have start­ of our offense. The second half he pretty ed the game better defensively wc could have much more ran thc show and other guys got run away from these guys a little bit, but we were never able to do that like 1 thought we involved." Gary Egelkraut finished off some transition would." buckets well late in the game and finished It’s the first win of the season for the Delton Kellogg senior Leighton Tobias (right) reaches in to try and get the ba away with 14 points for Delton. Grizzle had 16 Panthers, who are now 1-3 overall. They arc from Marlin sophomore center Tanner Curry in the lane during the third qua er off now until returning to Kalamazoo Valley points and Cole Mabie eight. Monday at Martin High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) The Panthers needed Leinaar’s first half Association action at Parchment Jan. 9. to The Panthers’ Landon Grizzle leans in for a shot in the lane over Martin’s Matt MacVeam (3) during the third quarter Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Leslie battles to keep GLAC Saxons beat Bearcats in four overtimes opener close with Lakewood by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Saxons and Bearcats were lied after eight minutes of basketball Thursday. And after 32 minutes. And after 36 minutes. And after 40 minutes, and 44 minutes. Four minutes later, lhe Saxons finally fin­ ished off the Battle Creek Central varsity girls’ basketball team. Hastings topped the Bearcats 77-73 in four overtimes at Hastings High School Thursdav to close out the 2014 portion of the schedule. “1 couldn’t be more proud of how hard our girls played." said Hastings head coach Mike Engle. “I’ve never been a part of a game that was that exciting. We had been doing a lot of conditioning in practice and 1 think it real!) paid off." Sarah Sixberry led the Saxons with 25 points and 14 rebounds before fouling out in thc second overtime session. Hastings played the whole night without Brenagan Murphy, who was out with an illness. Hastings was also was without sophomore poinl guard Madison Smith for most of the extra time as she fouled out in the first over­ time period. Sixberry led an amazing night at the free throw line by thc Saxons. She was 13-of-l3 defense rather than having them crash the at the line, drawing fouls by battling hard on glass to go after offensive rebounds. Where the offensive glass. As a team lhe Saxons hit typically the Saxons would want players to follow their shots, their coaches wanted 26-of-29 free throws. Saxon guard Grace Meade was 8-of-10 at them to follow Ryan instead after their shots. Thc Saxons’ top scorers got better as the the free throw line and finished with 24 night went on. Sixberry had 15 points in the points to go with her 12 rebounds. Hastings also got 17 points from Lizzy second half and overtime. Meade scored 13 Heide, who knocked down five three-point­ of her points in lhe four overtime periods, and had a couple of timely steals. Meade ers. Battle Creek Central had the opposite, scored three of the four points in the final experience at the foul line of the Saxons, hit­ overtime for her team “We didn’t shootwell against Lakewood ting just 16-of-38 attempts. “Wc had a game plan to do our best to (Dec. 16) and we dMicatcd a significantly contain one of the top guards we’ll sec all larger portion of our practice time to shoot­ season and probably one of the top guards in ing and shooting at thc free throw line," all of West Michigan, Ka-Leah Ryan,” Engle Engle said. “It definitely paid off, because said. "We had scouted her on film and knew we shot a lot better and shot extremely well she had scored 35 points against Kalamazoo from lhe free throw line.’’ Thc Saxons led thc game 28-23 al the Central. We had Erin Goggins and Madison Smith assigned to defend her and they both half, but the rest of thc Bearcats stepped up lo push their team in front 43-39 by the end did an absolutely outstanding job.” Ryan scored 17 of her team’s 23 points in of the third quarter. Hastings held Ryan to the first half, but she had just 13 more points just two points during the quarter Hastings rallied from there lo tic the game the rest of the night to lead all scorers with 54-54 by lhe end of the fourth quarter. 30 points. The two teams were tied 59-59 after one Engle said his team had to change its strat­ egy to deal with Ryan’s speed and skill in overtime. 64-64 after thc second overtime transition, sending guards back to play and 73-73 after three overtime sessions. 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Lakewood was a little off to start lhe evening Wednesday, but still managed a 39­ 27 victory over thc Leslie Blackhawks al Leslie High School to open lhe league season. "(The Blackhawks) came out with the alti­ tude just to do what they had to do to try to win,” said Veitch. “I think our kids kind of felt that they were just going to roll over for us. We had some sickness, and we had to do some juggling and move some kids up and lhat didn't help us out any.” The Vikings picked things up in a non-conference dual lo end their evening, topping Hillsdale 60-23. Veitch said he hopes lhe dual with Leslie which was closer than it needed to be is a lit­ tle bit of an eye-opener tor his w restlers. Ijikewood improved to 9-0 this season with the two wins and is now 13-1 after suf­ fering its first loss of the year Saturday at lhe Allendale Tournament. Allendale downed lhe Vikings -14-19 in their dual. Lakewood scorcd wins in its othe four matches, topping, the Allendale ‘B’ team 69-12. Unity Christian 66-15. Lakeshore 39 31, and Buchanan 57-21. Austin Kietzman, Cash Thompson an Gabe Bowen were all undefeated on the da for lhe Vikings. Cole Jackson, John Jackson Max Charles and Lane Allen were all 4-1 Lakewood is off until the Jan. 3 1.11. l^im Memorial Tournament at Hastings Hig School. b GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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